CHS 168x32 GOST · Weight & Dimensions
GOST, 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 168x32 steel profile weighs 107.3 kg/m (72.13 lb/ft). Cross-sectional area: 13,672.211 mm². Moment of inertia Ix = 3,336.02 cm⁴, Iy = 3,336.02 cm⁴.
Cross-section (not to scale)
Dimensions
| Property | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Thickness (t) | 32 mm | 1.26 in |
| Diameter (d) | 168 mm | 6.61 in |
| Weight | 107.3 kg/m | 72.13 lb/ft |
Section Properties
| Property | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Area (A) | 13,672.21 mm² | 21.192 in² |
| Moment of inertia (Ix) | 3,336.02 cm⁴ | 80.15 in⁴ |
| Moment of inertia (Iy) | 3,336.02 cm⁴ | 80.15 in⁴ |
| Elastic section modulus (Sx) | 397.15 cm³ | 24.235 in³ |
| Elastic section modulus (Sy) | 397.15 cm³ | 24.235 in³ |
| Plastic section modulus (Zx) | 602.79 cm³ | 36.785 in³ |
| Plastic section modulus (Zy) | 602.79 cm³ | 36.785 in³ |
| Radius of gyration (rx) | 4.94 cm | 1.945 in |
| Radius of gyration (ry) | 4.94 cm | 1.945 in |
Beam Calculator— CHS 168x32
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Results — CHS 168x32
Mmax
15.0 kN·m
Vmax
15.0 kN
δmax
2.53 mm
L/2372
R115.0 kN| 15.0 kN·mR215.0 kN| -15.0 kN·m
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