CHS 101.6x3.2 Acindar · Weight & Dimensions
Acindar, cold-formed sections · Circular Hollow Section
Circular Hollow Sections (CHS) are round tubular profiles with the most efficient cross-section for compression. Used for columns, trusses, and architectural structures.
Also known as: Caño estructural redondo (Argentina)
The CHS 101.6x3.2 steel profile weighs 7.8 kg/m (5.22 lb/ft). Cross-sectional area: 989.225 mm². Moment of inertia Ix = 119.854 cm⁴, Iy = 119.854 cm⁴.
Cross-section (not to scale)
Gauge equivalent: 3.2 mm ≈ 10 gauge (Manufacturers Standard Gage)
Dimensions
| Property | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Thickness (t) | 3.2 mm | 0.13 in |
| Diameter (d) | 101.6 mm | 4.00 in |
| Weight | 7.8 kg/m | 5.22 lb/ft |
Section Properties
| Property | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Area (A) | 989.22 mm² | 1.533 in² |
| Moment of inertia (Ix) | 119.85 cm⁴ | 2.88 in⁴ |
| Moment of inertia (Iy) | 119.85 cm⁴ | 2.88 in⁴ |
| Elastic section modulus (Sx) | 23.59 cm³ | 1.440 in³ |
| Elastic section modulus (Sy) | 23.59 cm³ | 1.440 in³ |
| Plastic section modulus (Zx) | 31 cm³ | 1.891 in³ |
| Plastic section modulus (Zy) | 31 cm³ | 1.891 in³ |
| Radius of gyration (rx) | 3.48 cm | 1.370 in |
| Radius of gyration (ry) | 3.48 cm | 1.370 in |
Beam Calculator— CHS 101.6x3.2
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Results — CHS 101.6x3.2
Mmax
15.0 kN·m
Vmax
15.0 kN
δmax
70.40 mm
L/85
R115.0 kN| 15.0 kN·mR215.0 kN| -15.0 kN·m
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