Steel Section Catalog
SHS 150x5
EN — Square Hollow Section
Square Hollow Sections (SHS) are tubular profiles with equal sides, ideal for columns and compression members due to their uniform buckling resistance in all directions.
Also known as: PTR 150x150 cal 6 (México) · Caño estructural 150x150 (Argentina)
The SHS 150x5 steel profile weighs 21.9 kg/m (14.72 lb/ft), has a depth of 150 mm (5.91 in), flange width 150 mm (5.91 in). Cross-sectional area: 2,900 mm². Moment of inertia Ix = 1,017.42 cm⁴, Iy = 1,017.42 cm⁴.
Cross-section (not to scale)
Gauge equivalent: 5 mm ≈ 6 gauge (Manufacturers Standard Gage)
Dimensions
| Property | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Depth (h) | 150 mm | 5.91 in |
| Width (b) | 150 mm | 5.91 in |
| Thickness (t) | 5 mm | 0.20 in |
| Fillet radius (r) | 10 mm | 0.39 in |
| Weight | 21.9 kg/m | 14.72 lb/ft |
Section Properties
| Property | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Area (A) | 2,900 mm² | 4.495 in² |
| Moment of inertia (Ix) | 1,017.42 cm⁴ | 24.44 in⁴ |
| Moment of inertia (Iy) | 1,017.42 cm⁴ | 24.44 in⁴ |
| Elastic section modulus (Sx) | 135.66 cm³ | 8.279 in³ |
| Elastic section modulus (Sy) | 135.66 cm³ | 8.279 in³ |
| Plastic section modulus (Zx) | 157.75 cm³ | 9.627 in³ |
| Plastic section modulus (Zy) | 157.75 cm³ | 9.627 in³ |
| Radius of gyration (rx) | 5.92 cm | 2.331 in |
| Radius of gyration (ry) | 5.92 cm | 2.331 in |
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Results — SHS 150x5
Mmax
15.0 kN·m
Vmax
15.0 kN
δmax
8.29 mm
L/723
R115.0 kN| 15.0 kN·mR215.0 kN| -15.0 kN·m
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