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UC 152x152x51

Production class: hot rolled (EN 10365)

Section geometry

UC shape
Height (h):
170.2mm
Width (b):
157.4mm
Web thickness (tw):
11mm
Flange thickness (tf):
15.7mm
Radius (r):
8mm

Section properties

Moment of inertia (I):mm⁴
Y-axis:
3.229E7
Z-axis:
1.022E7
Elastic section modulus (Wel):mm³
Y-axis:
3.795E5
Z-axis:
1.298E5
Plastic section modulus (Wpl):mm³
Y-axis:
4.384E5
Z-axis:
1.990E5
Radius of gyration (i):mm
Y-axis:
70
Z-axis:
39
Plastic shear area (Av):mm²
Y-axis:
4942
Z-axis:
2005
Weight per meter:
51kg/m
Area (A):
6520mm²
Surface area per meter:
0.934m²/m
Torsion constant (It):
4.908E5mm⁴
Warping constant (Iw):
6.089E10mm⁶

Profile overview for UC 152x152x51

The UC 152x152x51 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 170.2 mm and a flange width (b) of 157.4 mm, supported by a 11 mm thick web and 15.7 mm thick flanges. With a cross-sectional area of 6520 mm² and a linear mass of 51 kg/m, the UC 152x152x51 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 32290000 mm⁴ governs major deflection and serviceability limits. To calculate the ultimate bending resistance, engineers may utilize the strong-axis plastic section modulus of 438400 mm³. For lateral stability and column buckling verifications, the weak-axis moment of inertia (Iz) provides 10220000 mm⁴ of lateral stiffness.

Advanced analysis: For complex load cases, the UC 152x152x51 provides a y-axis shear area (at strong bending axis) of 4942.36 mm² for web shear verification and a torsion constant of 490800 mm⁴ for calculating rotational twist under eccentric loading. Additionally, a warping constant of 60890000000 mm⁶ is available for rigorous lateral-torsional buckling (LTB) checks.