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PFC 230x90x32

Production class: hot rolled (EN 10365)

Section geometry

PFC shape
Height (h):
230mm
Width (b):
90mm
Web thickness (tw):
7.5mm
Flange thickness (tf):
14mm
Radius (r):
12mm
Distance edge to centroid (ys):
29.2mm
Distance shear center to centroid (ym):
60.7mm

Section properties

Moment of inertia (I):mm⁴
Y-axis:
3.518E7
Z-axis:
3.341E6
Elastic section modulus (Wel):mm³
Y-axis:
3.059E5
Z-axis:
54970
Plastic section modulus (Wpl):mm³
Y-axis:
3.547E5
Z-axis:
99150
Radius of gyration (i):mm
Y-axis:
92.7
Z-axis:
28.6
Plastic shear area (Av):mm²
Y-axis:
2520
Z-axis:
1850
Weight per meter:
32.2kg/m
Area (A):
4100mm²
Surface area per meter:
0.795m²/m
Torsion constant (It):
1.931E5mm⁴
Warping constant (Iw):
2.595E10mm⁶

Profile overview for PFC 230x90x32

The PFC 230x90x32 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 230 mm and a flange width (b) of 90 mm, supported by a 7.5 mm thick web and 14 mm thick flanges. With a cross-sectional area of 4100 mm² and a linear mass of 32.2 kg/m, the PFC 230x90x32 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 35180000 mm⁴ governs major deflection and serviceability limits. To calculate the ultimate bending resistance, engineers may utilize the strong-axis plastic section modulus of 354700 mm³. For lateral stability and column buckling verifications, the weak-axis moment of inertia (Iz) provides 3341000 mm⁴ of lateral stiffness.

Advanced analysis: For complex load cases, the PFC 230x90x32 provides a y-axis shear area (at strong bending axis) of 2520 mm² for web shear verification and a torsion constant of 193100 mm⁴ for calculating rotational twist under eccentric loading. Additionally, a warping constant of 25950000000 mm⁶ is available for rigorous lateral-torsional buckling (LTB) checks.