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RHS 300x150/8

Production class: cold formed (EN 10219-2)

Section geometry

RHS shape
Height (h):
300mm
Width (b):
150mm
Wall thickness (t):
8mm
Outer rounding (router):
20mm
Inner rounding (rinner):
12mm

Section properties

Moment of inertia (I):mm⁴
Y-axis:
7.684E7
Z-axis:
2.623E7
Elastic section modulus (Wel):mm³
Y-axis:
5.122E5
Z-axis:
3.497E5
Plastic section modulus (Wpl):mm³
Y-axis:
6.403E5
Z-axis:
3.964E5
Radius of gyration (i):mm
Y-axis:
106.9
Z-axis:
62.46
Plastic shear area (Av):mm²
Y-axis:
2241
Z-axis:
4483
Weight per meter:
52.79kg/m
Area (A):
6724mm²
Surface area per meter:
0.8657m²/m
Torsion constant (It):
6.491E7mm⁴

Profile overview for RHS 300x150/8

The RHS 300x150/8 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 300 mm, a width of 150 mm, and a uniform wall thickness of 8 mm. With a cross-sectional area of 6724.247719 mm² and a linear mass of 52.7853446 kg/m, the RHS 300x150/8 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 76840000 mm⁴ governs major deflection and serviceability limits. To calculate the ultimate bending resistance, engineers may utilize the strong-axis plastic section modulus of 640300 mm³. For lateral stability and column buckling verifications, the weak-axis moment of inertia (Iz) provides 26230000 mm⁴ of lateral stiffness.

Advanced analysis: For complex load cases, the RHS 300x150/8 provides a y-axis shear area (at strong bending axis) of 2241.415906 mm² for web shear verification and a torsion constant of 64910000 mm⁴ for calculating rotational twist under eccentric loading.