CHS 508/6

Production class: cold formed (EN 10219-2)

Section geometry

CHS shape
Diameter (D):
508mm
Wall thickness (t):
6mm

Section properties

Moment of inertia (I):mm⁴
Y-axis:
2.981E8
Z-axis:
2.981E8
Elastic section modulus (Wel):mm³
Y-axis:
1.174E6
Z-axis:
1.174E6
Plastic section modulus (Wpl):mm³
Y-axis:
1.512E6
Z-axis:
1.512E6
Radius of gyration (i):mm
Y-axis:
177.5
Z-axis:
177.5
Plastic shear area (Av):mm²
Y-axis:
6024
Z-axis:
6024

Weight per meter:
74.28kg/m
Area (A):
9462mm²
Surface area per meter:
1.596m²/m
Torsion constant (It):
5.962E8mm⁴

Profile overview for CHS 508/6

The CHS 508/6 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 6 mm. With a cross-sectional area of 9462.477073 mm² and a linear mass of 74.28044502 kg/m, the CHS 508/6 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 298115340.2 mm⁴ governs major deflection and serviceability limits. To calculate the ultimate bending resistance, engineers may utilize the strong-axis plastic section modulus of 1512096 mm³. For lateral stability and column buckling verifications, the weak-axis moment of inertia (Iz) provides 298115340.2 mm⁴ of lateral stiffness.

Advanced analysis: For complex load cases, the CHS 508/6 provides a y-axis shear area (at strong bending axis) of 6024 mm² for web shear verification and a torsion constant of 596230680.3 mm⁴ for calculating rotational twist under eccentric loading.