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UC 152x152x23

Production class: hot rolled (EN 10365)

Section geometry

UC shape
Height (h):
152.4mm
Width (b):
152.2mm
Web thickness (tw):
5.8mm
Flange thickness (tf):
6.8mm
Radius (r):
8mm

Section properties

Moment of inertia (I):mm⁴
Y-axis:
1.252E7
Z-axis:
3.999E6
Elastic section modulus (Wel):mm³
Y-axis:
1.643E5
Z-axis:
52550
Plastic section modulus (Wpl):mm³
Y-axis:
1.823E5
Z-axis:
80180
Radius of gyration (i):mm
Y-axis:
65
Z-axis:
36
Plastic shear area (Av):mm²
Y-axis:
2070
Z-axis:
1008
Weight per meter:
23kg/m
Area (A):
2920mm²
Surface area per meter:
0.888m²/m
Torsion constant (It):
46930mm⁴
Warping constant (Iw):
2.117E10mm⁶

Profile overview for UC 152x152x23

The UC 152x152x23 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 152.4 mm and a flange width (b) of 152.2 mm, supported by a 5.8 mm thick web and 6.8 mm thick flanges. With a cross-sectional area of 2920 mm² and a linear mass of 23 kg/m, the UC 152x152x23 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 12520000 mm⁴ governs major deflection and serviceability limits. To calculate the ultimate bending resistance, engineers may utilize the strong-axis plastic section modulus of 182300 mm³. For lateral stability and column buckling verifications, the weak-axis moment of inertia (Iz) provides 3999000 mm⁴ of lateral stiffness.

Advanced analysis: For complex load cases, the UC 152x152x23 provides a y-axis shear area (at strong bending axis) of 2069.92 mm² for web shear verification and a torsion constant of 46930 mm⁴ for calculating rotational twist under eccentric loading. Additionally, a warping constant of 21170000000 mm⁶ is available for rigorous lateral-torsional buckling (LTB) checks.