CHS 324x9.53 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 324x9.53 steel profile weighs 73.9 kg/m (49.67 lb/ft). Cross-sectional area: 9,415.036 mm². Moment of inertia Ix = 11,649.013 cm⁴, Iy = 11,649.013 cm⁴.
Cross-section (not to scale)
Dimensions
| Property | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Thickness (t) | 9.5 mm | 0.38 in |
| Diameter (d) | 324 mm | 12.76 in |
| Weight | 73.9 kg/m | 49.67 lb/ft |
Section Properties
| Property | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Area (A) | 9,415.04 mm² | 14.593 in² |
| Moment of inertia (Ix) | 11,649.01 cm⁴ | 279.87 in⁴ |
| Moment of inertia (Iy) | 11,649.01 cm⁴ | 279.87 in⁴ |
| Elastic section modulus (Sx) | 719.07 cm³ | 43.881 in³ |
| Elastic section modulus (Sy) | 719.07 cm³ | 43.881 in³ |
| Plastic section modulus (Zx) | 942.72 cm³ | 57.529 in³ |
| Plastic section modulus (Zy) | 942.72 cm³ | 57.529 in³ |
| Radius of gyration (rx) | 11.12 cm | 4.379 in |
| Radius of gyration (ry) | 11.12 cm | 4.379 in |
Beam Calculator— CHS 324x9.53
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Results — CHS 324x9.53
Mmax
15.0 kN·m
Vmax
15.0 kN
δmax
0.72 mm
L/8284
R115.0 kN| 15.0 kN·mR215.0 kN| -15.0 kN·m
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