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SHS 180/5

Production class: hot finished (EN 10210-2)

Section geometry

SHS shape
Height (h):
180mm
Width (b):
180mm
Wall thickness (t):
5mm
Outer rounding (router):
7.5mm
Inner rounding (rinner):
5mm

Section properties

Moment of inertia (I):mm⁴
Y-axis:
1.765E7
Z-axis:
1.765E7
Elastic section modulus (Wel):mm³
Y-axis:
1.961E5
Z-axis:
1.961E5
Plastic section modulus (Wpl):mm³
Y-axis:
2.273E5
Z-axis:
2.273E5
Radius of gyration (i):mm
Y-axis:
71.29
Z-axis:
71.29
Plastic shear area (Av):mm²
Y-axis:
1737
Z-axis:
1737
Weight per meter:
27.26kg/m
Area (A):
3473mm²
Surface area per meter:
0.7071m²/m
Torsion constant (It):
2.718E7mm⁴

Profile overview for SHS 180/5

The SHS 180/5 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 180 mm, a width of 180 mm, and a uniform wall thickness of 5 mm. With a cross-sectional area of 3473.17477 mm² and a linear mass of 27.26442195 kg/m, the SHS 180/5 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 17650000 mm⁴ governs major deflection and serviceability limits. To calculate the ultimate bending resistance, engineers may utilize the strong-axis plastic section modulus of 227300 mm³. For lateral stability and column buckling verifications, the weak-axis moment of inertia (Iz) provides 17650000 mm⁴ of lateral stiffness.

Advanced analysis: For complex load cases, the SHS 180/5 provides a y-axis shear area (at strong bending axis) of 1736.587385 mm² for web shear verification and a torsion constant of 27180000 mm⁴ for calculating rotational twist under eccentric loading.