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SHS 150/16

Production class: cold formed (EN 10219-2)

Section geometry

SHS shape
Height (h):
150mm
Width (b):
150mm
Wall thickness (t):
16mm
Outer rounding (router):
48mm
Inner rounding (rinner):
32mm

Section properties

Moment of inertia (I):mm⁴
Y-axis:
2.009E7
Z-axis:
2.009E7
Elastic section modulus (Wel):mm³
Y-axis:
2.679E5
Z-axis:
2.679E5
Plastic section modulus (Wpl):mm³
Y-axis:
3.514E5
Z-axis:
3.514E5
Radius of gyration (i):mm
Y-axis:
51.83
Z-axis:
51.83
Plastic shear area (Av):mm²
Y-axis:
3739
Z-axis:
3739
Weight per meter:
58.7kg/m
Area (A):
7477mm²
Surface area per meter:
0.5176m²/m
Torsion constant (It):
3.830E7mm⁴

Profile overview for SHS 150/16

The SHS 150/16 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 150 mm, a width of 150 mm, and a uniform wall thickness of 16 mm. With a cross-sectional area of 7477.238597 mm² and a linear mass of 58.69632298 kg/m, the SHS 150/16 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 20090000 mm⁴ governs major deflection and serviceability limits. To calculate the ultimate bending resistance, engineers may utilize the strong-axis plastic section modulus of 351400 mm³. For lateral stability and column buckling verifications, the weak-axis moment of inertia (Iz) provides 20090000 mm⁴ of lateral stiffness.

Advanced analysis: For complex load cases, the SHS 150/16 provides a y-axis shear area (at strong bending axis) of 3738.619298 mm² for web shear verification and a torsion constant of 38300000 mm⁴ for calculating rotational twist under eccentric loading.