RHS 310x170x8 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 310x170 (México) · Caño estructural 310x170 (Argentina)

The RHS 310x170x8 steel profile weighs 57.0 kg/m (38.29 lb/ft), has a depth of 310 mm (12.20 in), flange width 170 mm (6.69 in). Cross-sectional area: 7,259.186 mm². Moment of inertia Ix = 9,203.386 cm⁴, Iy = 3,629.063 cm⁴.

Cross-section (not to scale)

Dimensions

Property	Metric	Imperial
Depth (h)	310 mm	12.20 in
Width (b)	170 mm	6.69 in
Thickness (t)	8 mm	0.31 in
Fillet radius (r)	16 mm	0.63 in
Weight	57.0 kg/m	38.29 lb/ft

Section Properties

Property	Metric	Imperial
Area (A)	7,259.19 mm²	11.252 in²
Moment of inertia (Ix)	9,203.39 cm⁴	221.11 in⁴
Moment of inertia (Iy)	3,629.06 cm⁴	87.19 in⁴
Elastic section modulus (Sx)	593.77 cm³	36.234 in³
Elastic section modulus (Sy)	426.95 cm³	26.054 in³
Plastic section modulus (Zx)	731.17 cm³	44.619 in³
Plastic section modulus (Zy)	482.86 cm³	29.466 in³
Radius of gyration (rx)	11.26 cm	4.433 in
Radius of gyration (ry)	7.07 cm	2.784 in