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SHS 120/5

Production class: hot finished (EN 10210-2)

Section geometry

SHS shape
Height (h):
120mm
Width (b):
120mm
Wall thickness (t):
5mm
Outer rounding (router):
7.5mm
Inner rounding (rinner):
5mm

Section properties

Moment of inertia (I):mm⁴
Y-axis:
4.977E6
Z-axis:
4.977E6
Elastic section modulus (Wel):mm³
Y-axis:
82950
Z-axis:
82950
Plastic section modulus (Wpl):mm³
Y-axis:
97590
Z-axis:
97590
Radius of gyration (i):mm
Y-axis:
46.79
Z-axis:
46.79
Plastic shear area (Av):mm²
Y-axis:
1137
Z-axis:
1137
Weight per meter:
17.84kg/m
Area (A):
2273mm²
Surface area per meter:
0.4671m²/m
Torsion constant (It):
7.765E6mm⁴

Profile overview for SHS 120/5

The SHS 120/5 is a structural steel cross-section utilized in commercial construction, industrial framing, and mechanical engineering. Manufactured as a hot finished section, it complies with EN 10210-2 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 120 mm, a width of 120 mm, and a uniform wall thickness of 5 mm. With a cross-sectional area of 2273.17477 mm² and a linear mass of 17.84442195 kg/m, the SHS 120/5 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 4977000 mm⁴ governs major deflection and serviceability limits. To calculate the ultimate bending resistance, engineers may utilize the strong-axis plastic section modulus of 97590 mm³. For lateral stability and column buckling verifications, the weak-axis moment of inertia (Iz) provides 4977000 mm⁴ of lateral stiffness.

Advanced analysis: For complex load cases, the SHS 120/5 provides a y-axis shear area (at strong bending axis) of 1136.587385 mm² for web shear verification and a torsion constant of 7765000 mm⁴ for calculating rotational twist under eccentric loading.