RHS 160x80x5 Tata Steel Celsius · Weight & Dimensions
Tata Steel Celsius · 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 160x80 cal 6 (México) · Caño estructural 160x80 (Argentina)
The RHS 160x80x5 steel profile weighs 17.8 kg/m (11.96 lb/ft), has a depth of 160 mm (6.30 in), flange width 80 mm (3.15 in). Cross-sectional area: 2,257.08 mm². Moment of inertia Ix = 735.258 cm⁴, Iy = 247.452 cm⁴.
Cross-section (not to scale)
Gauge equivalent: 5 mm ≈ 6 gauge (Manufacturers Standard Gage)
Dimensions
| Property | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Depth (h) | 160 mm | 6.30 in |
| Width (b) | 80 mm | 3.15 in |
| Thickness (t) | 5 mm | 0.20 in |
| Fillet radius (r) | 7.5 mm | 0.30 in |
| Weight | 17.8 kg/m | 11.96 lb/ft |
Section Properties
| Property | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Area (A) | 2,257.08 mm² | 3.498 in² |
| Moment of inertia (Ix) | 735.26 cm⁴ | 17.66 in⁴ |
| Moment of inertia (Iy) | 247.45 cm⁴ | 5.95 in⁴ |
| Elastic section modulus (Sx) | 91.91 cm³ | 5.609 in³ |
| Elastic section modulus (Sy) | 61.86 cm³ | 3.775 in³ |
| Plastic section modulus (Zx) | 114.87 cm³ | 7.010 in³ |
| Plastic section modulus (Zy) | 70.58 cm³ | 4.307 in³ |
| Radius of gyration (rx) | 5.71 cm | 2.247 in |
| Radius of gyration (ry) | 3.31 cm | 1.304 in |
Beam Calculator— RHS 160x80x5
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Results — RHS 160x80x5
Mmax
15.0 kN·m
Vmax
15.0 kN
δmax
11.48 mm
L/523
R115.0 kN| 15.0 kN·mR215.0 kN| -15.0 kN·m
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