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UC 356x368x196

Production class: hot rolled (EN 10365)

Section geometry

UC shape
Height (h):
372mm
Width (b):
374mm
Web thickness (tw):
16.4mm
Flange thickness (tf):
26.2mm
Radius (r):
20mm

Section properties

Moment of inertia (I):mm⁴
Y-axis:
6.398E8
Z-axis:
2.286E8
Elastic section modulus (Wel):mm³
Y-axis:
3.440E6
Z-axis:
1.222E6
Plastic section modulus (Wpl):mm³
Y-axis:
3.860E6
Z-axis:
1.858E6
Radius of gyration (i):mm
Y-axis:
159
Z-axis:
95
Plastic shear area (Av):mm²
Y-axis:
19600
Z-axis:
7062
Weight per meter:
196kg/m
Area (A):
25030mm²
Surface area per meter:
2.173m²/m
Torsion constant (It):
5.309E6mm⁴
Warping constant (Iw):
6.828E12mm⁶

Profile overview for UC 356x368x196

The UC 356x368x196 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 372 mm and a flange width (b) of 374 mm, supported by a 16.4 mm thick web and 26.2 mm thick flanges. With a cross-sectional area of 25030 mm² and a linear mass of 196 kg/m, the UC 356x368x196 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 639800000 mm⁴ governs major deflection and serviceability limits. To calculate the ultimate bending resistance, engineers may utilize the strong-axis plastic section modulus of 3860000 mm³. For lateral stability and column buckling verifications, the weak-axis moment of inertia (Iz) provides 228600000 mm⁴ of lateral stiffness.

Advanced analysis: For complex load cases, the UC 356x368x196 provides a y-axis shear area (at strong bending axis) of 19597.6 mm² for web shear verification and a torsion constant of 5309000 mm⁴ for calculating rotational twist under eccentric loading. Additionally, a warping constant of 6828000000000 mm⁶ is available for rigorous lateral-torsional buckling (LTB) checks.