Steel Section Catalog
SHS 160x5 — Dimensions & Section Properties
BR — 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 160x160 cal 6 (México) · Caño estructural 160x160 (Argentina)
The SHS 160x5 steel profile weighs 23.5 kg/m (15.79 lb/ft), has a depth of 160 mm (6.30 in), flange width 160 mm (6.30 in). Cross-sectional area: 3,100 mm². Moment of inertia Ix = 1,242.58 cm⁴, Iy = 1,242.58 cm⁴.
Cross-section (not to scale)
Gauge equivalent: 5 mm ≈ 6 gauge (Manufacturers Standard Gage)
Dimensions
| Property | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Depth (h) | 160 mm | 6.30 in |
| Width (b) | 160 mm | 6.30 in |
| Thickness (t) | 5 mm | 0.20 in |
| Fillet radius (r) | 10 mm | 0.39 in |
| Weight | 23.5 kg/m | 15.79 lb/ft |
Section Properties
| Property | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Area (A) | 3,100 mm² | 4.805 in² |
| Moment of inertia (Ix) | 1,242.58 cm⁴ | 29.85 in⁴ |
| Moment of inertia (Iy) | 1,242.58 cm⁴ | 29.85 in⁴ |
| Elastic section modulus (Sx) | 155.32 cm³ | 9.478 in³ |
| Elastic section modulus (Sy) | 155.32 cm³ | 9.478 in³ |
| Plastic section modulus (Zx) | 180.25 cm³ | 11.000 in³ |
| Plastic section modulus (Zy) | 180.25 cm³ | 11.000 in³ |
| Radius of gyration (rx) | 6.33 cm | 2.492 in |
| Radius of gyration (ry) | 6.33 cm | 2.492 in |
Beam Calculator— SHS 160x5
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Results — SHS 160x5
Mmax
15.0 kN·m
Vmax
15.0 kN
δmax
6.79 mm
L/884
R115.0 kN| 15.0 kN·mR215.0 kN| -15.0 kN·m
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