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SHS 180/6

Production class: cold formed (EN 10219-2)

Section geometry

SHS shape
Height (h):
180mm
Width (b):
180mm
Wall thickness (t):
6mm
Outer rounding (router):
12mm
Inner rounding (rinner):
6mm

Section properties

Moment of inertia (I):mm⁴
Y-axis:
2.037E7
Z-axis:
2.037E7
Elastic section modulus (Wel):mm³
Y-axis:
2.263E5
Z-axis:
2.263E5
Plastic section modulus (Wpl):mm³
Y-axis:
2.644E5
Z-axis:
2.644E5
Radius of gyration (i):mm
Y-axis:
70.63
Z-axis:
70.63
Plastic shear area (Av):mm²
Y-axis:
2042
Z-axis:
2042
Weight per meter:
32.05kg/m
Area (A):
4083mm²
Surface area per meter:
0.6994m²/m
Torsion constant (It):
3.223E7mm⁴

Profile overview for SHS 180/6

The SHS 180/6 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 180 mm, a width of 180 mm, and a uniform wall thickness of 6 mm. With a cross-sectional area of 4083.292007 mm² and a linear mass of 32.05384225 kg/m, the SHS 180/6 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 20370000 mm⁴ governs major deflection and serviceability limits. To calculate the ultimate bending resistance, engineers may utilize the strong-axis plastic section modulus of 264400 mm³. For lateral stability and column buckling verifications, the weak-axis moment of inertia (Iz) provides 20370000 mm⁴ of lateral stiffness.

Advanced analysis: For complex load cases, the SHS 180/6 provides a y-axis shear area (at strong bending axis) of 2041.646003 mm² for web shear verification and a torsion constant of 32230000 mm⁴ for calculating rotational twist under eccentric loading.