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SHS 120/5

Production class: cold formed (EN 10219-2)

Section geometry

SHS shape
Height (h):
120mm
Width (b):
120mm
Wall thickness (t):
5mm
Outer rounding (router):
10mm
Inner rounding (rinner):
5mm

Section properties

Moment of inertia (I):mm⁴
Y-axis:
4.855E6
Z-axis:
4.855E6
Elastic section modulus (Wel):mm³
Y-axis:
80910
Z-axis:
80910
Plastic section modulus (Wpl):mm³
Y-axis:
95450
Z-axis:
95450
Radius of gyration (i):mm
Y-axis:
46.6
Z-axis:
46.6
Plastic shear area (Av):mm²
Y-axis:
1118
Z-axis:
1118
Weight per meter:
17.55kg/m
Area (A):
2236mm²
Surface area per meter:
0.4628m²/m
Torsion constant (It):
7.785E6mm⁴

Profile overview for SHS 120/5

The SHS 120/5 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 120 mm, a width of 120 mm, and a uniform wall thickness of 5 mm. With a cross-sectional area of 2235.619449 mm² and a linear mass of 17.54961267 kg/m, the SHS 120/5 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 4855000 mm⁴ governs major deflection and serviceability limits. To calculate the ultimate bending resistance, engineers may utilize the strong-axis plastic section modulus of 95450 mm³. For lateral stability and column buckling verifications, the weak-axis moment of inertia (Iz) provides 4855000 mm⁴ of lateral stiffness.

Advanced analysis: For complex load cases, the SHS 120/5 provides a y-axis shear area (at strong bending axis) of 1117.809725 mm² for web shear verification and a torsion constant of 7785000 mm⁴ for calculating rotational twist under eccentric loading.