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SHS 120/6

Production class: cold formed (EN 10219-2)

Section geometry

SHS shape
Height (h):
120mm
Width (b):
120mm
Wall thickness (t):
6mm
Outer rounding (router):
12mm
Inner rounding (rinner):
6mm

Section properties

Moment of inertia (I):mm⁴
Y-axis:
5.622E6
Z-axis:
5.622E6
Elastic section modulus (Wel):mm³
Y-axis:
93690
Z-axis:
93690
Plastic section modulus (Wpl):mm³
Y-axis:
1.116E5
Z-axis:
1.116E5
Radius of gyration (i):mm
Y-axis:
46.12
Z-axis:
46.12
Plastic shear area (Av):mm²
Y-axis:
1322
Z-axis:
1322
Weight per meter:
20.75kg/m
Area (A):
2643mm²
Surface area per meter:
0.4594m²/m
Torsion constant (It):
9.135E6mm⁴

Profile overview for SHS 120/6

The SHS 120/6 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 6 mm. With a cross-sectional area of 2643.292007 mm² and a linear mass of 20.74984225 kg/m, the SHS 120/6 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 5622000 mm⁴ governs major deflection and serviceability limits. To calculate the ultimate bending resistance, engineers may utilize the strong-axis plastic section modulus of 111600 mm³. For lateral stability and column buckling verifications, the weak-axis moment of inertia (Iz) provides 5622000 mm⁴ of lateral stiffness.

Advanced analysis: For complex load cases, the SHS 120/6 provides a y-axis shear area (at strong bending axis) of 1321.646003 mm² for web shear verification and a torsion constant of 9135000 mm⁴ for calculating rotational twist under eccentric loading.