CHS 324x8.38 IMCA · Weight & Dimensions
IMCA, 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 324x8.38 steel profile weighs 65.2 kg/m (43.83 lb/ft). Cross-sectional area: 8,309.185 mm². Moment of inertia Ix = 10,353.889 cm⁴, Iy = 10,353.889 cm⁴.
Cross-section (not to scale)
Dimensions
| Property | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Thickness (t) | 8.4 mm | 0.33 in |
| Diameter (d) | 324 mm | 12.76 in |
| Weight | 65.2 kg/m | 43.83 lb/ft |
Section Properties
| Property | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Area (A) | 8,309.18 mm² | 12.879 in² |
| Moment of inertia (Ix) | 10,353.89 cm⁴ | 248.75 in⁴ |
| Moment of inertia (Iy) | 10,353.89 cm⁴ | 248.75 in⁴ |
| Elastic section modulus (Sx) | 639.13 cm³ | 39.002 in³ |
| Elastic section modulus (Sy) | 639.13 cm³ | 39.002 in³ |
| Plastic section modulus (Zx) | 834.98 cm³ | 50.954 in³ |
| Plastic section modulus (Zy) | 834.98 cm³ | 50.954 in³ |
| Radius of gyration (rx) | 11.16 cm | 4.395 in |
| Radius of gyration (ry) | 11.16 cm | 4.395 in |
Beam Calculator— CHS 324x8.38
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Results — CHS 324x8.38
Mmax
15.0 kN·m
Vmax
15.0 kN
δmax
0.81 mm
L/7363
R115.0 kN| 15.0 kN·mR215.0 kN| -15.0 kN·m
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