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HP 260x87

Production class: hot rolled (ASTM A 6/A 6M)

Section geometry

HP shape
Height (h):
253mm
Width (b):
267mm
Web thickness (tw):
14mm
Flange thickness (tf):
14mm
Radius (r):
24mm

Section properties

Moment of inertia (I):mm⁴
Y-axis:
1.258E8
Z-axis:
4.455E7
Elastic section modulus (Wel):mm³
Y-axis:
9.949E5
Z-axis:
3.337E5
Plastic section modulus (Wpl):mm³
Y-axis:
1.123E6
Z-axis:
5.161E5
Radius of gyration (i):mm
Y-axis:
106
Z-axis:
63
Plastic shear area (Av):mm²
Y-axis:
7476
Z-axis:
4512
Weight per meter:
87.3kg/m
Area (A):
11100mm²
Surface area per meter:
1.505m²/m
Torsion constant (It):
9.657E5mm⁴
Warping constant (Iw):
6.342E11mm⁶

Profile overview for HP 260x87

The HP 260x87 is a structural steel cross-section utilized in commercial construction, industrial framing, and mechanical engineering. Manufactured as a hot rolled section, it complies with ASTM A 6/A 6M 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 open profile features a total depth (h) of 253 mm and a flange width (b) of 267 mm, supported by a 14 mm thick web and 14 mm thick flanges. With a cross-sectional area of 11100 mm² and a linear mass of 87.3 kg/m, the HP 260x87 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 125800000 mm⁴ governs major deflection and serviceability limits. To calculate the ultimate bending resistance, engineers may utilize the strong-axis plastic section modulus of 1123000 mm³. For lateral stability and column buckling verifications, the weak-axis moment of inertia (Iz) provides 44550000 mm⁴ of lateral stiffness.

Advanced analysis: For complex load cases, the HP 260x87 provides a y-axis shear area (at strong bending axis) of 7476 mm² for web shear verification and a torsion constant of 965700 mm⁴ for calculating rotational twist under eccentric loading. Additionally, a warping constant of 634200000000 mm⁶ is available for rigorous lateral-torsional buckling (LTB) checks.