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SHS 60/4

Production class: hot finished (EN 10210-2)

Section geometry

SHS shape
Height (h):
60mm
Width (b):
60mm
Wall thickness (t):
4mm
Outer rounding (router):
6mm
Inner rounding (rinner):
4mm

Section properties

Moment of inertia (I):mm⁴
Y-axis:
4.539E5
Z-axis:
4.539E5
Elastic section modulus (Wel):mm³
Y-axis:
15130
Z-axis:
15130
Plastic section modulus (Wpl):mm³
Y-axis:
18310
Z-axis:
18310
Radius of gyration (i):mm
Y-axis:
22.73
Z-axis:
22.73
Plastic shear area (Av):mm²
Y-axis:
439.4
Z-axis:
439.4
Weight per meter:
6.899kg/m
Area (A):
878.8mm²
Surface area per meter:
0.2297m²/m
Torsion constant (It):
7.251E5mm⁴

Profile overview for SHS 60/4

The SHS 60/4 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 60 mm, a width of 60 mm, and a uniform wall thickness of 4 mm. With a cross-sectional area of 878.8318531 mm² and a linear mass of 6.898830047 kg/m, the SHS 60/4 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 453900 mm⁴ governs major deflection and serviceability limits. To calculate the ultimate bending resistance, engineers may utilize the strong-axis plastic section modulus of 18310 mm³. For lateral stability and column buckling verifications, the weak-axis moment of inertia (Iz) provides 453900 mm⁴ of lateral stiffness.

Advanced analysis: For complex load cases, the SHS 60/4 provides a y-axis shear area (at strong bending axis) of 439.4159265 mm² for web shear verification and a torsion constant of 725100 mm⁴ for calculating rotational twist under eccentric loading.