CHS 114.3x4.78 CISC · Weight & Dimensions
CISC, 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 114.3x4.78 steel profile weighs 12.9 kg/m (8.68 lb/ft). Cross-sectional area: 1,644.641 mm². Moment of inertia Ix = 247.056 cm⁴, Iy = 247.056 cm⁴.
Cross-section (not to scale)
Gauge equivalent: 4.78 mm ≈ 7 gauge (Manufacturers Standard Gage)
Dimensions
| Property | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Thickness (t) | 4.8 mm | 0.19 in |
| Diameter (d) | 114.3 mm | 4.50 in |
| Weight | 12.9 kg/m | 8.68 lb/ft |
Section Properties
| Property | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Area (A) | 1,644.64 mm² | 2.549 in² |
| Moment of inertia (Ix) | 247.06 cm⁴ | 5.94 in⁴ |
| Moment of inertia (Iy) | 247.06 cm⁴ | 5.94 in⁴ |
| Elastic section modulus (Sx) | 43.23 cm³ | 2.638 in³ |
| Elastic section modulus (Sy) | 43.23 cm³ | 2.638 in³ |
| Plastic section modulus (Zx) | 57.37 cm³ | 3.501 in³ |
| Plastic section modulus (Zy) | 57.37 cm³ | 3.501 in³ |
| Radius of gyration (rx) | 3.88 cm | 1.526 in |
| Radius of gyration (ry) | 3.88 cm | 1.526 in |
Beam Calculator— CHS 114.3x4.78
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Results — CHS 114.3x4.78
Mmax
15.0 kN·m
Vmax
15.0 kN
δmax
34.15 mm
L/176
R115.0 kN| 15.0 kN·mR215.0 kN| -15.0 kN·m
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