AISC — Circular Hollow Section
Circular Hollow Sections (CHS) are round tubular profiles with the most efficient cross-section for compression. Used for columns, trusses, and architectural structures.
The HSS 406.4x9.5 steel profile weighs 86.2 kg/m (57.93 lb/ft). Cross-sectional area: 10,992.1 mm². Moment of inertia Ix = 21,731.73 cm⁴, Iy = 21,731.73 cm⁴.
| Property | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Thickness (t) | 8.8 mm | 0.35 in |
| Diameter (d) | 406.4 mm | 16.00 in |
| Weight | 86.2 kg/m | 57.93 lb/ft |
| Property | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Area (A) | 10,992.1 mm² | 17.038 in² |
| Moment of inertia (Ix) | 21,731.73 cm⁴ | 522.10 in⁴ |
| Moment of inertia (Iy) | 21,731.73 cm⁴ | 522.10 in⁴ |
| Elastic section modulus (Sx) | 1,069.48 cm³ | 65.264 in³ |
| Elastic section modulus (Sy) | 1,069.48 cm³ | 65.264 in³ |
| Plastic section modulus (Zx) | 1,391.38 cm³ | 84.908 in³ |
| Plastic section modulus (Zy) | 1,391.38 cm³ | 84.908 in³ |
| Radius of gyration (rx) | 14.06 cm | 5.535 in |
| Radius of gyration (ry) | 14.06 cm | 5.535 in |
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