Steel Section Catalog
HSS 203x152x8.0
AISC — Rectangular Hollow Section
Rectangular Hollow Sections (RHS) are tubular profiles with excellent torsional resistance and aesthetic appeal. Used for columns, trusses, and exposed structural elements.
The HSS 203x152x8.0 steel profile weighs 38.0 kg/m (25.54 lb/ft), has a depth of 203.2 mm (8.00 in), flange width 152.4 mm (6.00 in). Cross-sectional area: 5,043.8 mm². Moment of inertia Ix = 2,987.56 cm⁴, Iy = 1,903.43 cm⁴.
Cross-section (not to scale)
Dimensions
| Property | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Depth (h) | 203.2 mm | 8.00 in |
| Width (b) | 152.4 mm | 6.00 in |
| Thickness (t) | 7.4 mm | 0.29 in |
| Fillet radius (r) | 14.8 mm | 0.58 in |
| Weight | 38.0 kg/m | 25.54 lb/ft |
Section Properties
| Property | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Area (A) | 5,043.8 mm² | 7.818 in² |
| Moment of inertia (Ix) | 2,987.56 cm⁴ | 71.78 in⁴ |
| Moment of inertia (Iy) | 1,903.43 cm⁴ | 45.73 in⁴ |
| Elastic section modulus (Sx) | 294.05 cm³ | 17.944 in³ |
| Elastic section modulus (Sy) | 249.79 cm³ | 15.243 in³ |
| Plastic section modulus (Zx) | 352.15 cm³ | 21.490 in³ |
| Plastic section modulus (Zy) | 288.09 cm³ | 17.580 in³ |
| Radius of gyration (rx) | 7.7 cm | 3.031 in |
| Radius of gyration (ry) | 6.14 cm | 2.417 in |
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Results — HSS 203x152x8.0
Mmax
15.0 kN·m
Vmax
15.0 kN
δmax
2.82 mm
L/2124
R115.0 kN| 15.0 kN·mR215.0 kN| -15.0 kN·m
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