HSS Shapes - Round - HSS26x.500

Round HSS are closed, circular tube sections, sharing the torsional and biaxial strength advantages of rectangular HSS but in a circular profile that's often preferred where appearance matters — exposed columns, canopy supports, and architectural framing — as well as more utilitarian uses like handrail posts and bollards. The circular shape distributes compressive and torsional loads evenly in every direction, making round HSS a strong, materially efficient choice wherever a round column or post is wanted rather than a square or rectangular one.

Dimensions

PropertyValue
Nominal Weight136.3
Outside Diameter26.0
Nominal Thickness0.5

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Section Properties

PropertyValue
Ix3040
Zx303
Sx234
rx9.03
Iy3040
Zy303
Sy234
ry9.03
J6080
C468

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