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SHS 250/6

Production class: cold formed (EN 10219-2)

Section geometry

SHS shape
Height (h):
250mm
Width (b):
250mm
Wall thickness (t):
6mm
Outer rounding (router):
12mm
Inner rounding (rinner):
6mm

Section properties

Moment of inertia (I):mm⁴
Y-axis:
5.672E7
Z-axis:
5.672E7
Elastic section modulus (Wel):mm³
Y-axis:
4.538E5
Z-axis:
4.538E5
Plastic section modulus (Wpl):mm³
Y-axis:
5.244E5
Z-axis:
5.244E5
Radius of gyration (i):mm
Y-axis:
99.2
Z-axis:
99.2
Plastic shear area (Av):mm²
Y-axis:
2882
Z-axis:
2882
Weight per meter:
45.24kg/m
Area (A):
5763mm²
Surface area per meter:
0.9794m²/m
Torsion constant (It):
8.843E7mm⁴

Profile overview for SHS 250/6

The SHS 250/6 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 250 mm, a width of 250 mm, and a uniform wall thickness of 6 mm. With a cross-sectional area of 5763.292007 mm² and a linear mass of 45.24184225 kg/m, the SHS 250/6 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 56720000 mm⁴ governs major deflection and serviceability limits. To calculate the ultimate bending resistance, engineers may utilize the strong-axis plastic section modulus of 524400 mm³. For lateral stability and column buckling verifications, the weak-axis moment of inertia (Iz) provides 56720000 mm⁴ of lateral stiffness.

Advanced analysis: For complex load cases, the SHS 250/6 provides a y-axis shear area (at strong bending axis) of 2881.646003 mm² for web shear verification and a torsion constant of 88430000 mm⁴ for calculating rotational twist under eccentric loading.