RHS 140x80x5.2 Açotubo · Weight & Dimensions
Açotubo, cold-formed sections · Rectangular Hollow Section
Rectangular Hollow Sections (RHS) are tubular profiles with excellent torsional resistance and aesthetic appeal. Used for columns, trusses, and exposed structural elements.
Also known as: PTR 140x80 (México) · Caño estructural 140x80 (Argentina)
The RHS 140x80x5.2 steel profile weighs 16.6 kg/m (11.14 lb/ft), has a depth of 140 mm (5.51 in), flange width 80 mm (3.15 in). Cross-sectional area: 2,110.206 mm². Moment of inertia Ix = 533.642 cm⁴, Iy = 222.621 cm⁴.
Cross-section (not to scale)
Gauge equivalent: 5.2 mm ≈ 6 gauge (Manufacturers Standard Gage)
Dimensions
| Property | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Depth (h) | 140 mm | 5.51 in |
| Width (b) | 80 mm | 3.15 in |
| Thickness (t) | 5.2 mm | 0.20 in |
| Fillet radius (r) | 10.4 mm | 0.41 in |
| Weight | 16.6 kg/m | 11.14 lb/ft |
Section Properties
| Property | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Area (A) | 2,110.21 mm² | 3.271 in² |
| Moment of inertia (Ix) | 533.64 cm⁴ | 12.82 in⁴ |
| Moment of inertia (Iy) | 222.62 cm⁴ | 5.35 in⁴ |
| Elastic section modulus (Sx) | 76.23 cm³ | 4.652 in³ |
| Elastic section modulus (Sy) | 55.66 cm³ | 3.396 in³ |
| Plastic section modulus (Zx) | 94.94 cm³ | 5.794 in³ |
| Plastic section modulus (Zy) | 64.33 cm³ | 3.926 in³ |
| Radius of gyration (rx) | 5.03 cm | 1.980 in |
| Radius of gyration (ry) | 3.25 cm | 1.279 in |
Beam Calculator— RHS 140x80x5.2
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Results — RHS 140x80x5.2
Mmax
15.0 kN·m
Vmax
15.0 kN
δmax
15.81 mm
L/379
R115.0 kN| 15.0 kN·mR215.0 kN| -15.0 kN·m
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