Steel Section Catalog
SHS 40x4
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 40x40 cal 8 (México) · Caño estructural 40x40 (Argentina)
The SHS 40x4 steel profile weighs 4.2 kg/m (2.82 lb/ft), has a depth of 40 mm (1.57 in), flange width 40 mm (1.57 in). Cross-sectional area: 576 mm². Moment of inertia Ix = 12.6 cm⁴, Iy = 12.6 cm⁴.
Cross-section (not to scale)
Gauge equivalent: 4 mm ≈ 8 gauge (Manufacturers Standard Gage)
Dimensions
| Property | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Depth (h) | 40 mm | 1.57 in |
| Width (b) | 40 mm | 1.57 in |
| Thickness (t) | 4 mm | 0.16 in |
| Fillet radius (r) | 8 mm | 0.31 in |
| Weight | 4.2 kg/m | 2.82 lb/ft |
Section Properties
| Property | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Area (A) | 576 mm² | 0.893 in² |
| Moment of inertia (Ix) | 12.6 cm⁴ | 0.30 in⁴ |
| Moment of inertia (Iy) | 12.6 cm⁴ | 0.30 in⁴ |
| Elastic section modulus (Sx) | 6.3 cm³ | 0.384 in³ |
| Elastic section modulus (Sy) | 6.3 cm³ | 0.384 in³ |
| Plastic section modulus (Zx) | 7.81 cm³ | 0.477 in³ |
| Plastic section modulus (Zy) | 7.81 cm³ | 0.477 in³ |
| Radius of gyration (rx) | 1.48 cm | 0.583 in |
| Radius of gyration (ry) | 1.48 cm | 0.583 in |
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Results — SHS 40x4
Mmax
15.0 kN·m
Vmax
15.0 kN
δmax
669.64 mm
L/9
R115.0 kN| 15.0 kN·mR215.0 kN| -15.0 kN·m
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