CHS 101.6x5.7 Açotubo · Weight & Dimensions
Açotubo, 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 101.6x5.7 steel profile weighs 13.5 kg/m (9.06 lb/ft). Cross-sectional area: 1,717.289 mm². Moment of inertia Ix = 198.117 cm⁴, Iy = 198.117 cm⁴.
Cross-section (not to scale)
Gauge equivalent: 5.7 mm ≈ 4 gauge (Manufacturers Standard Gage)
Dimensions
| Property | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Thickness (t) | 5.7 mm | 0.22 in |
| Diameter (d) | 101.6 mm | 4.00 in |
| Weight | 13.5 kg/m | 9.06 lb/ft |
Section Properties
| Property | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Area (A) | 1,717.29 mm² | 2.662 in² |
| Moment of inertia (Ix) | 198.12 cm⁴ | 4.76 in⁴ |
| Moment of inertia (Iy) | 198.12 cm⁴ | 4.76 in⁴ |
| Elastic section modulus (Sx) | 39 cm³ | 2.380 in³ |
| Elastic section modulus (Sy) | 39 cm³ | 2.380 in³ |
| Plastic section modulus (Zx) | 52.48 cm³ | 3.203 in³ |
| Plastic section modulus (Zy) | 52.48 cm³ | 3.203 in³ |
| Radius of gyration (rx) | 3.4 cm | 1.337 in |
| Radius of gyration (ry) | 3.4 cm | 1.337 in |
Beam Calculator— CHS 101.6x5.7
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Results — CHS 101.6x5.7
Mmax
15.0 kN·m
Vmax
15.0 kN
δmax
42.59 mm
L/141
R115.0 kN| 15.0 kN·mR215.0 kN| -15.0 kN·m
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