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IPN 160

Production class: hot rolled (EN 10365)

Section geometry

IPN shape
Height (h):
160mm
Width (b):
74mm
Web thickness (tw):
6.3mm
Flange thickness (tf):
9.5mm
Radius (r):
6.3mm
Radius 2 (r2):
3.8mm
Flange slope:
14%

Section properties

Moment of inertia (I):mm⁴
Y-axis:
9.350E6
Z-axis:
5.470E5
Elastic section modulus (Wel):mm³
Y-axis:
1.170E5
Z-axis:
14800
Plastic section modulus (Wpl):mm³
Y-axis:
1.360E5
Z-axis:
24900
Radius of gyration (i):mm
Y-axis:
64
Z-axis:
15.5
Plastic shear area (Av):mm²
Y-axis:
1406
Z-axis:
1083
Weight per meter:
17.9kg/m
Area (A):
2280mm²
Surface area per meter:
0.575m²/m
Torsion constant (It):
65700mm⁴
Warping constant (Iw):
3.140E9mm⁶

Profile overview for IPN 160

The IPN 160 is a structural steel cross-section utilized in commercial construction, industrial framing, and mechanical engineering. Manufactured as a hot rolled section, it complies with EN 10365 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 160 mm and a flange width (b) of 74 mm, supported by a 6.3 mm thick web and 9.5 mm thick flanges. With a cross-sectional area of 2280 mm² and a linear mass of 17.9 kg/m, the IPN 160 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 9350000 mm⁴ governs major deflection and serviceability limits. To calculate the ultimate bending resistance, engineers may utilize the strong-axis plastic section modulus of 136000 mm³. For lateral stability and column buckling verifications, the weak-axis moment of inertia (Iz) provides 547000 mm⁴ of lateral stiffness.

Advanced analysis: For complex load cases, the IPN 160 provides a y-axis shear area (at strong bending axis) of 1406 mm² for web shear verification and a torsion constant of 65700 mm⁴ for calculating rotational twist under eccentric loading. Additionally, a warping constant of 3140000000 mm⁶ is available for rigorous lateral-torsional buckling (LTB) checks.