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RHS 40x20/2

Production class: cold formed (EN 10219-2)

Section geometry

RHS shape
Height (h):
40mm
Width (b):
20mm
Wall thickness (t):
2mm
Outer rounding (router):
4mm
Inner rounding (rinner):
2mm

Section properties

Moment of inertia (I):mm⁴
Y-axis:
40500
Z-axis:
13430
Elastic section modulus (Wel):mm³
Y-axis:
2025
Z-axis:
1343
Plastic section modulus (Wpl):mm³
Y-axis:
2614
Z-axis:
1597
Radius of gyration (i):mm
Y-axis:
13.77
Z-axis:
7.928
Plastic shear area (Av):mm²
Y-axis:
71.23
Z-axis:
142.5
Weight per meter:
1.678kg/m
Area (A):
213.7mm²
Surface area per meter:
0.1131m²/m
Torsion constant (It):
34530mm⁴

Profile overview for RHS 40x20/2

The RHS 40x20/2 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 40 mm, a width of 20 mm, and a uniform wall thickness of 2 mm. With a cross-sectional area of 213.6991118 mm² and a linear mass of 1.677538028 kg/m, the RHS 40x20/2 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 40500 mm⁴ governs major deflection and serviceability limits. To calculate the ultimate bending resistance, engineers may utilize the strong-axis plastic section modulus of 2614 mm³. For lateral stability and column buckling verifications, the weak-axis moment of inertia (Iz) provides 13430 mm⁴ of lateral stiffness.

Advanced analysis: For complex load cases, the RHS 40x20/2 provides a y-axis shear area (at strong bending axis) of 71.23303728 mm² for web shear verification and a torsion constant of 34530 mm⁴ for calculating rotational twist under eccentric loading.