CHS 101.6x4.5 SAISC · Weight & Dimensions
SAISC, 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 101.6x4.5 steel profile weighs 10.8 kg/m (7.24 lb/ft). Cross-sectional area: 1,372.719 mm². Moment of inertia Ix = 162.129 cm⁴, Iy = 162.129 cm⁴.
Cross-section (not to scale)
Gauge equivalent: 4.5 mm ≈ 7 gauge (Manufacturers Standard Gage)
Dimensions
| Property | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Thickness (t) | 4.5 mm | 0.18 in |
| Diameter (d) | 101.6 mm | 4.00 in |
| Weight | 10.8 kg/m | 7.24 lb/ft |
Section Properties
| Property | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Area (A) | 1,372.72 mm² | 2.128 in² |
| Moment of inertia (Ix) | 162.13 cm⁴ | 3.90 in⁴ |
| Moment of inertia (Iy) | 162.13 cm⁴ | 3.90 in⁴ |
| Elastic section modulus (Sx) | 31.92 cm³ | 1.948 in³ |
| Elastic section modulus (Sy) | 31.92 cm³ | 1.948 in³ |
| Plastic section modulus (Zx) | 42.46 cm³ | 2.591 in³ |
| Plastic section modulus (Zy) | 42.46 cm³ | 2.591 in³ |
| Radius of gyration (rx) | 3.44 cm | 1.353 in |
| Radius of gyration (ry) | 3.44 cm | 1.353 in |
Beam Calculator— CHS 101.6x4.5
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Results — CHS 101.6x4.5
Mmax
15.0 kN·m
Vmax
15.0 kN
δmax
52.04 mm
L/115
R115.0 kN| 15.0 kN·mR215.0 kN| -15.0 kN·m
Standard:
