CHS 101.6x6.35 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 101.6x6.35 steel profile weighs 14.9 kg/m (10.03 lb/ft). Cross-sectional area: 1,900.153 mm². Moment of inertia Ix = 216.448 cm⁴, Iy = 216.448 cm⁴.
Cross-section (not to scale)
Gauge equivalent: 6.35 mm ≈ 3 gauge (Manufacturers Standard Gage)
Dimensions
| Property | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Thickness (t) | 6.3 mm | 0.25 in |
| Diameter (d) | 101.6 mm | 4.00 in |
| Weight | 14.9 kg/m | 10.03 lb/ft |
Section Properties
| Property | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Area (A) | 1,900.15 mm² | 2.945 in² |
| Moment of inertia (Ix) | 216.45 cm⁴ | 5.20 in⁴ |
| Moment of inertia (Iy) | 216.45 cm⁴ | 5.20 in⁴ |
| Elastic section modulus (Sx) | 42.61 cm³ | 2.600 in³ |
| Elastic section modulus (Sy) | 42.61 cm³ | 2.600 in³ |
| Plastic section modulus (Zx) | 57.7 cm³ | 3.521 in³ |
| Plastic section modulus (Zy) | 57.7 cm³ | 3.521 in³ |
| Radius of gyration (rx) | 3.38 cm | 1.329 in |
| Radius of gyration (ry) | 3.38 cm | 1.329 in |
Beam Calculator— CHS 101.6x6.35
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Results — CHS 101.6x6.35
Mmax
15.0 kN·m
Vmax
15.0 kN
δmax
38.98 mm
L/154
R115.0 kN| 15.0 kN·mR215.0 kN| -15.0 kN·m
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