CHS 508/30

Production class: cold formed (EN 10219-2)

Section geometry

CHS shape
Diameter (D):
508mm
Wall thickness (t):
30mm

Section properties

Moment of inertia (I):mm⁴
Y-axis:
1.292E9
Z-axis:
1.292E9
Elastic section modulus (Wel):mm³
Y-axis:
5.086E6
Z-axis:
5.086E6
Plastic section modulus (Wpl):mm³
Y-axis:
6.864E6
Z-axis:
6.864E6
Radius of gyration (i):mm
Y-axis:
169.3
Z-axis:
169.3
Plastic shear area (Av):mm²
Y-axis:
28680
Z-axis:
28680

Weight per meter:
353.6kg/m
Area (A):
45050mm²
Surface area per meter:
1.596m²/m
Torsion constant (It):
2.583E9mm⁴

Profile overview for CHS 508/30

The CHS 508/30 is a structural steel cross-section utilized in commercial construction, industrial framing, and mechanical engineering. Manufactured as a cold formed section, it complies with EN 10219-2 dimensional standards, ensuring predictability in detailing and fabrication.Access to its exact geometric and statical properties is essential for 3D modeling and structural verification.

Geometry: This circular hollow section features a nominal outer diameter of 508 mm and a uniform wall thickness of 30 mm. With a cross-sectional area of 45050.43865 mm² and a linear mass of 353.6459434 kg/m, the CHS 508/30 offers a distinct stiffness-to-weight ratio for both column (axial) and beam applications.

Section properties: For design of bending, the major and minor axis properties dictate the member's structural capacity. The strong-axis moment of inertia (Iy) of 1291731227 mm⁴ governs major deflection and serviceability limits. To calculate the ultimate bending resistance, engineers may utilize the strong-axis plastic section modulus of 6863520 mm³. For lateral stability and column buckling verifications, the weak-axis moment of inertia (Iz) provides 1291731227 mm⁴ of lateral stiffness.

Advanced analysis: For complex load cases, the CHS 508/30 provides a y-axis shear area (at strong bending axis) of 28680 mm² for web shear verification and a torsion constant of 2583462455 mm⁴ for calculating rotational twist under eccentric loading.