RHS 150x100x5.6 V&M do Brasil · Weight & Dimensions
V&M do Brasil, hot-rolled 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 150x100 (México) · Caño estructural 150x100 (Argentina)
The RHS 150x100x5.6 steel profile weighs 20.4 kg/m (13.68 lb/ft), has a depth of 150 mm (5.91 in), flange width 100 mm (3.94 in). Cross-sectional area: 2,593.801 mm². Moment of inertia Ix = 789.57 cm⁴, Iy = 420.745 cm⁴.
Cross-section (not to scale)
Gauge equivalent: 5.6 mm ≈ 4 gauge (Manufacturers Standard Gage)
Dimensions
| Property | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Depth (h) | 150 mm | 5.91 in |
| Width (b) | 100 mm | 3.94 in |
| Thickness (t) | 5.6 mm | 0.22 in |
| Fillet radius (r) | 11.2 mm | 0.44 in |
| Weight | 20.4 kg/m | 13.68 lb/ft |
Section Properties
| Property | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Area (A) | 2,593.8 mm² | 4.020 in² |
| Moment of inertia (Ix) | 789.57 cm⁴ | 18.97 in⁴ |
| Moment of inertia (Iy) | 420.74 cm⁴ | 10.11 in⁴ |
| Elastic section modulus (Sx) | 105.28 cm³ | 6.424 in³ |
| Elastic section modulus (Sy) | 84.15 cm³ | 5.135 in³ |
| Plastic section modulus (Zx) | 128.84 cm³ | 7.862 in³ |
| Plastic section modulus (Zy) | 97.42 cm³ | 5.945 in³ |
| Radius of gyration (rx) | 5.52 cm | 2.172 in |
| Radius of gyration (ry) | 4.03 cm | 1.586 in |
Beam Calculator— RHS 150x100x5.6
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Results — RHS 150x100x5.6
Mmax
15.0 kN·m
Vmax
15.0 kN
δmax
10.69 mm
L/561
R115.0 kN| 15.0 kN·mR215.0 kN| -15.0 kN·m
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