CHS 168.3x3 Condesa · Weight & Dimensions
Condesa, 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 168.3x3 steel profile weighs 12.3 kg/m (8.23 lb/ft). Cross-sectional area: 1,557.916 mm². Moment of inertia Ix = 532.283 cm⁴, Iy = 532.283 cm⁴.
Cross-section (not to scale)
Gauge equivalent: 3 mm ≈ 11 gauge (Manufacturers Standard Gage)
Dimensions
| Property | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Thickness (t) | 3 mm | 0.12 in |
| Diameter (d) | 168.3 mm | 6.63 in |
| Weight | 12.3 kg/m | 8.23 lb/ft |
Section Properties
| Property | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Area (A) | 1,557.92 mm² | 2.415 in² |
| Moment of inertia (Ix) | 532.28 cm⁴ | 12.79 in⁴ |
| Moment of inertia (Iy) | 532.28 cm⁴ | 12.79 in⁴ |
| Elastic section modulus (Sx) | 63.25 cm³ | 3.860 in³ |
| Elastic section modulus (Sy) | 63.25 cm³ | 3.860 in³ |
| Plastic section modulus (Zx) | 81.98 cm³ | 5.003 in³ |
| Plastic section modulus (Zy) | 81.98 cm³ | 5.003 in³ |
| Radius of gyration (rx) | 5.85 cm | 2.301 in |
| Radius of gyration (ry) | 5.85 cm | 2.301 in |
Beam Calculator— CHS 168.3x3
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Results — CHS 168.3x3
Mmax
15.0 kN·m
Vmax
15.0 kN
δmax
15.85 mm
L/379
R115.0 kN| 15.0 kN·mR215.0 kN| -15.0 kN·m
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