Structural Tees Cut From UCs - 254x127x45

Structural Tees cut from Universal Columns (UC) are heavy-duty, T-shaped steel profiles made by splitting a standard "H"-shaped Universal Column lengthwise straight down the middle of its vertical web. Because a UC naturally features a squat, square profile with exceptionally wide flanges, the resulting "T" section has a very wide horizontal top and a relatively short vertical stem. This specific shape gives the tee incredible resistance to buckling and twisting, making it highly efficient at handling heavy compression loads. They are widely used as robust bracing elements, heavy truss members, and high-strength connections in complex structural steel frameworks.

Dimensions

PropertyValue
 254x254x89
kg/m44.4
B mm256.3
d mm130.1
t mm10.3
T mm17.3
r mm12.7
b/T7.41
d/t12.6
Cx2.21

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Section Properties

PropertyValue
Second Moment of Area (x-x) - cm4524
Second Moment of Area (y-y) - cm42430
Radius of Gyration (x-x) - cm3.04
Radius of Gyration (y-y) - cm6.55
Elastic Modulus (x-x) - Flange cm3237
Elastic Modulus (x-x) - Toe cm348.5
Elastic Modulus (y-y) - cm3190
Plastic Modulus (x-x) - cm394
Plastic Modulus (y-y) - cm3288
Mono-symmetry Index - ψ0.242
Warping Constant(*) - H cm6660
Torsional Constant - J cm451.1
Area of Section - A cm256.7

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