UBP 406x406x242
Production class: hot rolled (EN 10365)
Section geometry
Section properties
Profile overview for UBP 406x406x242
The UBP 406x406x242 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 413 mm and a flange width (b) of 410 mm, supported by a 25.4 mm thick web and 25.4 mm thick flanges. With a cross-sectional area of 30370 mm² and a linear mass of 242 kg/m, the UBP 406x406x242 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 894600000 mm⁴ governs major deflection and serviceability limits. To calculate the ultimate bending resistance, engineers may utilize the strong-axis plastic section modulus of 4930000 mm³. For lateral stability and column buckling verifications, the weak-axis moment of inertia (Iz) provides 292300000 mm⁴ of lateral stiffness.
Advanced analysis: For complex load cases, the UBP 406x406x242 provides a y-axis shear area (at strong bending axis) of 20828 mm² for web shear verification and a torsion constant of 7160000 mm⁴ for calculating rotational twist under eccentric loading. Additionally, a warping constant of 10950000000000 mm⁶ is available for rigorous lateral-torsional buckling (LTB) checks.