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RHS 260x180/5

Production class: cold formed (EN 10219-2)

Section geometry

RHS shape
Height (h):
260mm
Width (b):
180mm
Wall thickness (t):
5mm
Outer rounding (router):
10mm
Inner rounding (rinner):
5mm

Section properties

Moment of inertia (I):mm⁴
Y-axis:
4.121E7
Z-axis:
2.350E7
Elastic section modulus (Wel):mm³
Y-axis:
3.170E5
Z-axis:
2.611E5
Plastic section modulus (Wpl):mm³
Y-axis:
3.774E5
Z-axis:
2.940E5
Radius of gyration (i):mm
Y-axis:
98.64
Z-axis:
74.49
Plastic shear area (Av):mm²
Y-axis:
1733
Z-axis:
2503
Weight per meter:
33.25kg/m
Area (A):
4236mm²
Surface area per meter:
0.8628m²/m
Torsion constant (It):
4.695E7mm⁴

Profile overview for RHS 260x180/5

The RHS 260x180/5 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 260 mm, a width of 180 mm, and a uniform wall thickness of 5 mm. With a cross-sectional area of 4235.619449 mm² and a linear mass of 33.24961267 kg/m, the RHS 260x180/5 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 41210000 mm⁴ governs major deflection and serviceability limits. To calculate the ultimate bending resistance, engineers may utilize the strong-axis plastic section modulus of 377400 mm³. For lateral stability and column buckling verifications, the weak-axis moment of inertia (Iz) provides 23500000 mm⁴ of lateral stiffness.

Advanced analysis: For complex load cases, the RHS 260x180/5 provides a y-axis shear area (at strong bending axis) of 1732.753411 mm² for web shear verification and a torsion constant of 46950000 mm⁴ for calculating rotational twist under eccentric loading.