CHS 127x5.6 Gerdau · Weight & Dimensions
Gerdau, tubes · 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 127x5.6 steel profile weighs 16.8 kg/m (11.27 lb/ft). Cross-sectional area: 2,135.78 mm². Moment of inertia Ix = 394.3 cm⁴, Iy = 394.3 cm⁴.
Cross-section (not to scale)
Gauge equivalent: 5.6 mm ≈ 4 gauge (Manufacturers Standard Gage)
Dimensions
| Property | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Thickness (t) | 5.6 mm | 0.22 in |
| Diameter (d) | 127 mm | 5.00 in |
| Weight | 16.8 kg/m | 11.27 lb/ft |
Section Properties
| Property | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Area (A) | 2,135.78 mm² | 3.310 in² |
| Moment of inertia (Ix) | 394.3 cm⁴ | 9.47 in⁴ |
| Moment of inertia (Iy) | 394.3 cm⁴ | 9.47 in⁴ |
| Elastic section modulus (Sx) | 62.09 cm³ | 3.789 in³ |
| Elastic section modulus (Sy) | 62.09 cm³ | 3.789 in³ |
| Plastic section modulus (Zx) | 82.59 cm³ | 5.040 in³ |
| Plastic section modulus (Zy) | 82.59 cm³ | 5.040 in³ |
| Radius of gyration (rx) | 4.3 cm | 1.692 in |
| Radius of gyration (ry) | 4.3 cm | 1.692 in |
Beam Calculator— CHS 127x5.6
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Results — CHS 127x5.6
Mmax
15.0 kN·m
Vmax
15.0 kN
δmax
21.40 mm
L/280
R115.0 kN| 15.0 kN·mR215.0 kN| -15.0 kN·m
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