HP12×74 H-pile

Detailing dimensions and section properties from the AISC Shapes Database, 16th Edition. Values are shown to the nearest 1/16 in. as they appear on a shop drawing.

HP12×74 measures 12 1/8 in. deep with a 12 1/4 in. flange, on a 5/8 in. web and 5/8 in. flanges.

At 74 lb per foot it is one of the 5 HP12 sizes, which run from 53 to 89 lb/ft.

For strong-axis bending its section modulus is Sx = 93.8 in³ and its moment of inertia Ix = 569 in⁴, with a plastic modulus Zx = 105 in³.

Detailing dimensions

Depth (d)12 1/8"
Flange width (bf)12 1/4"
Web thickness (tw)5/8"
Flange thickness (tf)5/8"
k (detailing)1 1/2"
Workable gage (g)5 1/2"

Section properties

Weight74 lb/ft
Area (A)21.8 in²
Ix569 in⁴
Sx93.8 in³
Zx105 in³
rx5.11 in
Iy186 in⁴
Sy30.4 in³
Zy46.6 in³
ry2.92 in
J2.98 in⁴

Other HP12 sizes

Same nominal size, different weight — useful when you are checking a substitution or a lighter section.

HP12×53HP12×63HP12×84HP12×89

Similar weight H-piles

Comparable 74 lb/ft sections in other H-pile sizes.

HP14×7373 lb/ft · Sx 107 in³HP16×8888 lb/ft · Sx 145 in³HP14×8989 lb/ft · Sx 131 in³HP10×5757 lb/ft · Sx 58.8 in³HP16×101101 lb/ft · Sx 168 in³HP14×102102 lb/ft · Sx 150 in³HP10×4242 lb/ft · Sx 43.4 in³HP8×3636 lb/ft · Sx 29.8 in³

Detailing values are rounded to the nearest 1/16 in. per the AISC Steel Construction Manual. Verify critical dimensions against the current Manual before fabrication. Need HP12×74 cut, formed, or fabricated? Huntington Steel & Supply Co.

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