Steel Section Catalog
SHS 50x5
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 50x50 cal 6 (México) · Caño estructural 50x50 (Argentina)
The SHS 50x5 steel profile weighs 6.6 kg/m (4.41 lb/ft), has a depth of 50 mm (1.97 in), flange width 50 mm (1.97 in). Cross-sectional area: 900 mm². Moment of inertia Ix = 30.75 cm⁴, Iy = 30.75 cm⁴.
Cross-section (not to scale)
Gauge equivalent: 5 mm ≈ 6 gauge (Manufacturers Standard Gage)
Dimensions
| Property | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Depth (h) | 50 mm | 1.97 in |
| Width (b) | 50 mm | 1.97 in |
| Thickness (t) | 5 mm | 0.20 in |
| Fillet radius (r) | 10 mm | 0.39 in |
| Weight | 6.6 kg/m | 4.41 lb/ft |
Section Properties
| Property | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Area (A) | 900 mm² | 1.395 in² |
| Moment of inertia (Ix) | 30.75 cm⁴ | 0.74 in⁴ |
| Moment of inertia (Iy) | 30.75 cm⁴ | 0.74 in⁴ |
| Elastic section modulus (Sx) | 12.3 cm³ | 0.751 in³ |
| Elastic section modulus (Sy) | 12.3 cm³ | 0.751 in³ |
| Plastic section modulus (Zx) | 15.25 cm³ | 0.931 in³ |
| Plastic section modulus (Zy) | 15.25 cm³ | 0.931 in³ |
| Radius of gyration (rx) | 1.85 cm | 0.728 in |
| Radius of gyration (ry) | 1.85 cm | 0.728 in |
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Results — SHS 50x5
Mmax
15.0 kN·m
Vmax
15.0 kN
δmax
274.39 mm
L/22
R115.0 kN| 15.0 kN·mR215.0 kN| -15.0 kN·m
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