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SHS 160/10

Production class: cold formed (EN 10219-2)

Section geometry

SHS shape
Height (h):
160mm
Width (b):
160mm
Wall thickness (t):
10mm
Outer rounding (router):
25mm
Inner rounding (rinner):
15mm

Section properties

Moment of inertia (I):mm⁴
Y-axis:
2.048E7
Z-axis:
2.048E7
Elastic section modulus (Wel):mm³
Y-axis:
2.560E5
Z-axis:
2.560E5
Plastic section modulus (Wpl):mm³
Y-axis:
3.109E5
Z-axis:
3.109E5
Radius of gyration (i):mm
Y-axis:
60.17
Z-axis:
60.17
Plastic shear area (Av):mm²
Y-axis:
2828
Z-axis:
2828
Weight per meter:
44.4kg/m
Area (A):
5657mm²
Surface area per meter:
0.5971m²/m
Torsion constant (It):
3.490E7mm⁴

Profile overview for SHS 160/10

The SHS 160/10 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 160 mm, a width of 160 mm, and a uniform wall thickness of 10 mm. With a cross-sectional area of 5656.637061 mm² and a linear mass of 44.40460093 kg/m, the SHS 160/10 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 20480000 mm⁴ governs major deflection and serviceability limits. To calculate the ultimate bending resistance, engineers may utilize the strong-axis plastic section modulus of 310900 mm³. For lateral stability and column buckling verifications, the weak-axis moment of inertia (Iz) provides 20480000 mm⁴ of lateral stiffness.

Advanced analysis: For complex load cases, the SHS 160/10 provides a y-axis shear area (at strong bending axis) of 2828.318531 mm² for web shear verification and a torsion constant of 34900000 mm⁴ for calculating rotational twist under eccentric loading.