CHS 76.2x3.2 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 76.2x3.2 steel profile weighs 5.8 kg/m (3.87 lb/ft). Cross-sectional area: 733.876 mm². Moment of inertia Ix = 48.979 cm⁴, Iy = 48.979 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) | 76.2 mm | 3.00 in |
| Weight | 5.8 kg/m | 3.87 lb/ft |
Section Properties
| Property | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Area (A) | 733.88 mm² | 1.138 in² |
| Moment of inertia (Ix) | 48.98 cm⁴ | 1.18 in⁴ |
| Moment of inertia (Iy) | 48.98 cm⁴ | 1.18 in⁴ |
| Elastic section modulus (Sx) | 12.86 cm³ | 0.784 in³ |
| Elastic section modulus (Sy) | 12.86 cm³ | 0.784 in³ |
| Plastic section modulus (Zx) | 17.06 cm³ | 1.041 in³ |
| Plastic section modulus (Zy) | 17.06 cm³ | 1.041 in³ |
| Radius of gyration (rx) | 2.58 cm | 1.017 in |
| Radius of gyration (ry) | 2.58 cm | 1.017 in |
Beam Calculator— CHS 76.2x3.2
drag to orbit
mfixed @ 0mfixed @ 6m→kN/m
Results — CHS 76.2x3.2
Mmax
15.0 kN·m
Vmax
15.0 kN
δmax
172.27 mm
L/35
R115.0 kN| 15.0 kN·mR215.0 kN| -15.0 kN·m
Standard:
