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SHS 140/12

Production class: cold formed (EN 10219-2)

Section geometry

SHS shape
Height (h):
140mm
Width (b):
140mm
Wall thickness (t):
12mm
Outer rounding (router):
36mm
Inner rounding (rinner):
24mm

Section properties

Moment of inertia (I):mm⁴
Y-axis:
1.398E7
Z-axis:
1.398E7
Elastic section modulus (Wel):mm³
Y-axis:
1.998E5
Z-axis:
1.998E5
Plastic section modulus (Wpl):mm³
Y-axis:
2.529E5
Z-axis:
2.529E5
Radius of gyration (i):mm
Y-axis:
50.3
Z-axis:
50.3
Plastic shear area (Av):mm²
Y-axis:
2763
Z-axis:
2763
Weight per meter:
43.38kg/m
Area (A):
5526mm²
Surface area per meter:
0.4982m²/m
Torsion constant (It):
2.567E7mm⁴

Profile overview for SHS 140/12

The SHS 140/12 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 140 mm, a width of 140 mm, and a uniform wall thickness of 12 mm. With a cross-sectional area of 5525.946711 mm² and a linear mass of 43.37868168 kg/m, the SHS 140/12 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 13980000 mm⁴ governs major deflection and serviceability limits. To calculate the ultimate bending resistance, engineers may utilize the strong-axis plastic section modulus of 252900 mm³. For lateral stability and column buckling verifications, the weak-axis moment of inertia (Iz) provides 13980000 mm⁴ of lateral stiffness.

Advanced analysis: For complex load cases, the SHS 140/12 provides a y-axis shear area (at strong bending axis) of 2762.973355 mm² for web shear verification and a torsion constant of 25670000 mm⁴ for calculating rotational twist under eccentric loading.