RHS 150x100x5.2 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 150x100 (México) · Caño estructural 150x100 (Argentina)
The RHS 150x100x5.2 steel profile weighs 19.0 kg/m (12.77 lb/ft), has a depth of 150 mm (5.91 in), flange width 100 mm (3.94 in). Cross-sectional area: 2,422.206 mm². Moment of inertia Ix = 743.02 cm⁴, Iy = 396.47 cm⁴.
Cross-section (not to scale)
Gauge equivalent: 5.2 mm ≈ 6 gauge (Manufacturers Standard Gage)
Dimensions
| Property | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Depth (h) | 150 mm | 5.91 in |
| Width (b) | 100 mm | 3.94 in |
| Thickness (t) | 5.2 mm | 0.20 in |
| Fillet radius (r) | 10.4 mm | 0.41 in |
| Weight | 19.0 kg/m | 12.77 lb/ft |
Section Properties
| Property | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Area (A) | 2,422.21 mm² | 3.754 in² |
| Moment of inertia (Ix) | 743.02 cm⁴ | 17.85 in⁴ |
| Moment of inertia (Iy) | 396.47 cm⁴ | 9.53 in⁴ |
| Elastic section modulus (Sx) | 99.07 cm³ | 6.046 in³ |
| Elastic section modulus (Sy) | 79.29 cm³ | 4.839 in³ |
| Plastic section modulus (Zx) | 120.81 cm³ | 7.372 in³ |
| Plastic section modulus (Zy) | 91.4 cm³ | 5.578 in³ |
| Radius of gyration (rx) | 5.54 cm | 2.181 in |
| Radius of gyration (ry) | 4.05 cm | 1.593 in |
Beam Calculator— RHS 150x100x5.2
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Results — RHS 150x100x5.2
Mmax
15.0 kN·m
Vmax
15.0 kN
δmax
11.36 mm
L/528
R115.0 kN| 15.0 kN·mR215.0 kN| -15.0 kN·m
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