UPE 160

Production class: hot rolled (EN 10365)

Section geometry

Height (h):

160mm

Width (b):

70mm

Web thickness (t_w):

5.5mm

Flange thickness (t_f):

9.5mm

Radius (r):

12mm

Distance edge to centroid (y_s):

22.7mm

Distance shear center to centroid (y_m):

47.6mm

Section properties

Moment of inertia (I):mm⁴

Y-axis:

9.110E6

Z-axis:

1.070E6

Elastic section modulus (W_el):mm³

Y-axis:

1.140E5

Z-axis:

22600

Plastic section modulus (W_pl):mm³

Y-axis:

1.320E5

Z-axis:

40720

Radius of gyration (i):mm

Y-axis:

64.8

Z-axis:

22.2

Plastic shear area (A_v):mm²

Y-axis:

1330

Z-axis:

1000

Weight per meter:

17kg/m

Area (A):

2170mm²

Surface area per meter:

0.579m²/m

Torsion constant (I_t):

52000mm⁴

Warping constant (I_w):

3.960E9mm⁶

Profile overview for UPE 160

The UPE 160 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 160 mm and a flange width (b) of 70 mm, supported by a 5.5 mm thick web and 9.5 mm thick flanges. With a cross-sectional area of 2170 mm² and a linear mass of 17 kg/m, the UPE 160 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 (I_y) of 9110000 mm⁴ governs major deflection and serviceability limits. To calculate the ultimate bending resistance, engineers may utilize the strong-axis plastic section modulus of 132000 mm³. For lateral stability and column buckling verifications, the weak-axis moment of inertia (I_z) provides 1070000 mm⁴ of lateral stiffness.

Advanced analysis: For complex load cases, the UPE 160 provides a y-axis shear area (at strong bending axis) of 1330 mm² for web shear verification and a torsion constant of 52000 mm⁴ for calculating rotational twist under eccentric loading. Additionally, a warping constant of 3960000000 mm⁶ is available for rigorous lateral-torsional buckling (LTB) checks.