Universal Columns - 152x152x51

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/m51.2
D mm170.2
B mm157.4
t mm11
T mm15.7
r mm7.6
d mm123.6
b/T5.01
d/t11.2
C mm8
N mm84
n mm24
m20.935
m218.3

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Section Properties

PropertyValue
Second Moment of Area (x-x) - cm43230
Second Moment of Area (y-y) - cm41020
Radius of Gyration (x-x) - cm7.04
Radius of Gyration (y-y) - cm3.96
Elastic Modulus (x-x) - cm3379
Elastic Modulus (y-y) - cm3130
Plastic Modulus (x-x) - cm3438
Plastic Modulus (y-y) - cm3199
Buckling Parameter - u0.848
Torsional Index - x10.1
Warping Constant - H dm60.061
Torsional Constant - J cm448.8
Area of Section - A cm265.2

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