RHS 152x102x12.7 IMCA · Weight & Dimensions
IMCA, cold-formed sections · Rectangular Hollow Section
Rectangular Hollow Sections (RHS) are tubular profiles with excellent torsional resistance and aesthetic appeal. Used for columns, trusses, and exposed structural elements.
Also known as: PTR 152x102 (México) · Caño estructural 152x102 (Argentina)
The RHS 152x102x12.7 steel profile weighs 42.3 kg/m (28.45 lb/ft), has a depth of 152 mm (5.98 in), flange width 102 mm (4.02 in). Cross-sectional area: 5,391.082 mm². Moment of inertia Ix = 1,465.335 cm⁴, Iy = 772.477 cm⁴.
Cross-section (not to scale)
Dimensions
| Property | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Depth (h) | 152 mm | 5.98 in |
| Width (b) | 102 mm | 4.02 in |
| Thickness (t) | 12.7 mm | 0.50 in |
| Fillet radius (r) | 25.4 mm | 1.00 in |
| Weight | 42.3 kg/m | 28.45 lb/ft |
Section Properties
| Property | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Area (A) | 5,391.08 mm² | 8.356 in² |
| Moment of inertia (Ix) | 1,465.34 cm⁴ | 35.20 in⁴ |
| Moment of inertia (Iy) | 772.48 cm⁴ | 18.56 in⁴ |
| Elastic section modulus (Sx) | 192.81 cm³ | 11.766 in³ |
| Elastic section modulus (Sy) | 151.47 cm³ | 9.243 in³ |
| Plastic section modulus (Zx) | 251.65 cm³ | 15.357 in³ |
| Plastic section modulus (Zy) | 189.45 cm³ | 11.561 in³ |
| Radius of gyration (rx) | 5.21 cm | 2.053 in |
| Radius of gyration (ry) | 3.79 cm | 1.490 in |
Beam Calculator— RHS 152x102x12.7
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Results — RHS 152x102x12.7
Mmax
15.0 kN·m
Vmax
15.0 kN
δmax
5.76 mm
L/1042
R115.0 kN| 15.0 kN·mR215.0 kN| -15.0 kN·m
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