Universal Columns - 356x406x340

Steel universal columns (UCs), often called "H-beams," are heavy-duty structural steel bars with a cross-section shaped like the letter "H". Unlike Universal Beams, which are deep and narrow, Universal Columns are much more square, meaning their height is roughly equal to their flange width. This squat, balanced shape gives them incredible strength against compression and prevents them from buckling or twisting when vertical weight is pushed down on them. Because they excel at carrying heavy downward loads, they are the standard choice for main vertical columns, load-bearing posts, and foundation piles in multi-storey buildings.

Dimensions

PropertyValue
kg/m339.9
D mm406.4
B mm403
t mm26.6
T mm42.9
r mm15.2
d mm290.2
b/T4.7
d/t10.9
C mm15
N mm200
n mm60
m22.35
m26.91

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Section Properties

PropertyValue
Second Moment of Area (x-x) - cm4123000
Second Moment of Area (y-y) - cm446900
Radius of Gyration (x-x) - cm16.8
Radius of Gyration (y-y) - cm10.4
Elastic Modulus (x-x) - cm36030
Elastic Modulus (y-y) - cm32330
Plastic Modulus (x-x) - cm37000
Plastic Modulus (y-y) - cm33540
Buckling Parameter - u0.836
Torsional Index - x8.85
Warping Constant - H dm615.5
Torsional Constant - J cm42340
Area of Section - A cm2433

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