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HP 305x180

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

Section geometry

HP shape
Height (h):
326.7mm
Width (b):
319.7mm
Web thickness (tw):
24.8mm
Flange thickness (tf):
24.8mm
Radius (r):
20mm

Section properties

Moment of inertia (I):mm⁴
Y-axis:
4.122E8
Z-axis:
1.355E8
Elastic section modulus (Wel):mm³
Y-axis:
2.523E6
Z-axis:
8.477E5
Plastic section modulus (Wpl):mm³
Y-axis:
2.915E6
Z-axis:
1.315E6
Radius of gyration (i):mm
Y-axis:
133
Z-axis:
76
Plastic shear area (Av):mm²
Y-axis:
15860
Z-axis:
8822
Weight per meter:
180kg/m
Area (A):
22930mm²
Surface area per meter:
1.848m²/m
Torsion constant (It):
5.322E6mm⁴
Warping constant (Iw):
3.077E12mm⁶

Profile overview for HP 305x180

The HP 305x180 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 326.7 mm and a flange width (b) of 319.7 mm, supported by a 24.8 mm thick web and 24.8 mm thick flanges. With a cross-sectional area of 22930 mm² and a linear mass of 180 kg/m, the HP 305x180 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 412200000 mm⁴ governs major deflection and serviceability limits. To calculate the ultimate bending resistance, engineers may utilize the strong-axis plastic section modulus of 2915000 mm³. For lateral stability and column buckling verifications, the weak-axis moment of inertia (Iz) provides 135500000 mm⁴ of lateral stiffness.

Advanced analysis: For complex load cases, the HP 305x180 provides a y-axis shear area (at strong bending axis) of 15857.12 mm² for web shear verification and a torsion constant of 5322000 mm⁴ for calculating rotational twist under eccentric loading. Additionally, a warping constant of 3077000000000 mm⁶ is available for rigorous lateral-torsional buckling (LTB) checks.