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UPE 240

Production class: hot rolled (EN 10365)

Section geometry

UPE shape
Height (h):
240mm
Width (b):
90mm
Web thickness (tw):
7mm
Flange thickness (tf):
12.5mm
Radius (r):
15mm
Distance edge to centroid (ys):
27.9mm
Distance shear center to centroid (ym):
59.1mm

Section properties

Moment of inertia (I):mm⁴
Y-axis:
3.600E7
Z-axis:
3.110E6
Elastic section modulus (Wel):mm³
Y-axis:
3.000E5
Z-axis:
50100
Plastic section modulus (Wpl):mm³
Y-axis:
3.470E5
Z-axis:
90840
Radius of gyration (i):mm
Y-axis:
96.7
Z-axis:
28.4
Plastic shear area (Av):mm²
Y-axis:
2250
Z-axis:
1880
Weight per meter:
30.2kg/m
Area (A):
3850mm²
Surface area per meter:
0.813m²/m
Torsion constant (It):
1.510E5mm⁴
Warping constant (Iw):
2.640E10mm⁶

Profile overview for UPE 240

The UPE 240 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 240 mm and a flange width (b) of 90 mm, supported by a 7 mm thick web and 12.5 mm thick flanges. With a cross-sectional area of 3850 mm² and a linear mass of 30.2 kg/m, the UPE 240 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 36000000 mm⁴ governs major deflection and serviceability limits. To calculate the ultimate bending resistance, engineers may utilize the strong-axis plastic section modulus of 347000 mm³. For lateral stability and column buckling verifications, the weak-axis moment of inertia (Iz) provides 3110000 mm⁴ of lateral stiffness.

Advanced analysis: For complex load cases, the UPE 240 provides a y-axis shear area (at strong bending axis) of 2250 mm² for web shear verification and a torsion constant of 151000 mm⁴ for calculating rotational twist under eccentric loading. Additionally, a warping constant of 26400000000 mm⁶ is available for rigorous lateral-torsional buckling (LTB) checks.