RHS 230x170x8.8 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 230x170 (México) · Caño estructural 230x170 (Argentina)

The RHS 230x170x8.8 steel profile weighs 51.3 kg/m (34.45 lb/ft), has a depth of 230 mm (9.06 in), flange width 170 mm (6.69 in). Cross-sectional area: 6,530.815 mm². Moment of inertia Ix = 4,811.168 cm⁴, Iy = 3,013.089 cm⁴.

Cross-section (not to scale)

Dimensions

Property	Metric	Imperial
Depth (h)	230 mm	9.06 in
Width (b)	170 mm	6.69 in
Thickness (t)	8.8 mm	0.35 in
Fillet radius (r)	17.6 mm	0.69 in
Weight	51.3 kg/m	34.45 lb/ft

Section Properties

Property	Metric	Imperial
Area (A)	6,530.81 mm²	10.123 in²
Moment of inertia (Ix)	4,811.17 cm⁴	115.59 in⁴
Moment of inertia (Iy)	3,013.09 cm⁴	72.39 in⁴
Elastic section modulus (Sx)	418.36 cm³	25.530 in³
Elastic section modulus (Sy)	354.48 cm³	21.632 in³
Plastic section modulus (Zx)	506.81 cm³	30.928 in³
Plastic section modulus (Zy)	411.84 cm³	25.132 in³
Radius of gyration (rx)	8.58 cm	3.379 in
Radius of gyration (ry)	6.79 cm	2.674 in