Steel Section Catalog
SHS 50x1.2
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.
The SHS 50x1.2 steel profile weighs 1.8 kg/m (1.24 lb/ft), has a depth of 50 mm (1.97 in), flange width 50 mm (1.97 in). Cross-sectional area: 234.2 mm². Moment of inertia Ix = 9.3 cm⁴, Iy = 9.3 cm⁴.
Cross-section (not to scale)
Gauge equivalent: 1.2 mm ≈ 18 gauge (Manufacturers Standard Gage)
Dimensions
| Property | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Depth (h) | 50 mm | 1.97 in |
| Width (b) | 50 mm | 1.97 in |
| Thickness (t) | 1.2 mm | 0.05 in |
| Fillet radius (r) | 1.8 mm | 0.07 in |
| Weight | 1.8 kg/m | 1.24 lb/ft |
Section Properties
| Property | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Area (A) | 234.2 mm² | 0.363 in² |
| Moment of inertia (Ix) | 9.3 cm⁴ | 0.22 in⁴ |
| Moment of inertia (Iy) | 9.3 cm⁴ | 0.22 in⁴ |
| Elastic section modulus (Sx) | 3.72 cm³ | 0.227 in³ |
| Elastic section modulus (Sy) | 3.72 cm³ | 0.227 in³ |
| Plastic section modulus (Zx) | 4.29 cm³ | 0.262 in³ |
| Plastic section modulus (Zy) | 4.29 cm³ | 0.262 in³ |
| Radius of gyration (rx) | 1.99 cm | 0.783 in |
| Radius of gyration (ry) | 1.99 cm | 0.783 in |
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Results — SHS 50x1.2
Mmax
15.0 kN·m
Vmax
15.0 kN
δmax
907.26 mm
L/7
R115.0 kN| 15.0 kN·mR215.0 kN| -15.0 kN·m
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