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RHS 200x120/12

Production class: cold formed (EN 10219-2)

Section geometry

RHS shape
Height (h):
200mm
Width (b):
120mm
Wall thickness (t):
12mm
Outer rounding (router):
36mm
Inner rounding (rinner):
24mm

Section properties

Moment of inertia (I):mm⁴
Y-axis:
3.031E7
Z-axis:
1.368E7
Elastic section modulus (Wel):mm³
Y-axis:
3.031E5
Z-axis:
2.280E5
Plastic section modulus (Wpl):mm³
Y-axis:
3.951E5
Z-axis:
2.778E5
Radius of gyration (i):mm
Y-axis:
68.36
Z-axis:
45.93
Plastic shear area (Av):mm²
Y-axis:
2432
Z-axis:
4054
Weight per meter:
50.91kg/m
Area (A):
6486mm²
Surface area per meter:
0.5782m²/m
Torsion constant (It):
3.419E7mm⁴

Profile overview for RHS 200x120/12

The RHS 200x120/12 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 rectangular/square hollow section is defined by a depth of 200 mm, a width of 120 mm, and a uniform wall thickness of 12 mm. With a cross-sectional area of 6485.946711 mm² and a linear mass of 50.91468168 kg/m, the RHS 200x120/12 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 30310000 mm⁴ governs major deflection and serviceability limits. To calculate the ultimate bending resistance, engineers may utilize the strong-axis plastic section modulus of 395100 mm³. For lateral stability and column buckling verifications, the weak-axis moment of inertia (Iz) provides 13680000 mm⁴ of lateral stiffness.

Advanced analysis: For complex load cases, the RHS 200x120/12 provides a y-axis shear area (at strong bending axis) of 2432.230016 mm² for web shear verification and a torsion constant of 34190000 mm⁴ for calculating rotational twist under eccentric loading.