Steel Section Catalog
SHS 60x3
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 60x60 cal 11 (México) · Caño estructural 60x60 (Argentina)
The SHS 60x3 steel profile weighs 5.2 kg/m (3.49 lb/ft), has a depth of 60 mm (2.36 in), flange width 60 mm (2.36 in). Cross-sectional area: 684 mm². Moment of inertia Ix = 37.14 cm⁴, Iy = 37.14 cm⁴.
Cross-section (not to scale)
Gauge equivalent: 3 mm ≈ 11 gauge (Manufacturers Standard Gage)
Dimensions
| Property | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Depth (h) | 60 mm | 2.36 in |
| Width (b) | 60 mm | 2.36 in |
| Thickness (t) | 3 mm | 0.12 in |
| Fillet radius (r) | 6 mm | 0.24 in |
| Weight | 5.2 kg/m | 3.49 lb/ft |
Section Properties
| Property | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Area (A) | 684 mm² | 1.060 in² |
| Moment of inertia (Ix) | 37.14 cm⁴ | 0.89 in⁴ |
| Moment of inertia (Iy) | 37.14 cm⁴ | 0.89 in⁴ |
| Elastic section modulus (Sx) | 12.38 cm³ | 0.755 in³ |
| Elastic section modulus (Sy) | 12.38 cm³ | 0.755 in³ |
| Plastic section modulus (Zx) | 14.63 cm³ | 0.893 in³ |
| Plastic section modulus (Zy) | 14.63 cm³ | 0.893 in³ |
| Radius of gyration (rx) | 2.33 cm | 0.917 in |
| Radius of gyration (ry) | 2.33 cm | 0.917 in |
Beam Calculator— SHS 60x3
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Results — SHS 60x3
Mmax
15.0 kN·m
Vmax
15.0 kN
δmax
227.18 mm
L/26
R115.0 kN| 15.0 kN·mR215.0 kN| -15.0 kN·m
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