IPE AA 240
IPE beams from Eurocode 3 UK National Annex and ArcelorMittal Sections 2026-1.
Outline drawn from the published dimensions. Fillets and root radii are not shown.
Dimensions
| Property | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Depth, d | 236.4 mm | 9.3071 in |
| Flange width, b_f | 120 mm | 4.7244 in |
| Web thickness, t_w | 4.8 mm | 0.188976 in |
| Flange thickness, t_f | 8 mm | 0.314961 in |
Bending about the major axis
| Property | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Second moment of area, Iₓ | 31,500,000 mm⁴ | 75.6791 in⁴ |
| Elastic modulus, Sₓ | 267,000 mm³ | 16.2933 in³ |
| Plastic modulus, Zₓ | 298,000 mm³ | 18.1851 in³ |
| Radius of gyration, rₓ | 99.7 mm | 3.9252 in |
| Distance to top fibre | 118.2 mm | 4.6535 in |
| Distance to bottom fibre | 118.2 mm | 4.6535 in |
Bending about the minor axis
| Property | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Second moment of area, I_y | 2,310,000 mm⁴ | 5.5498 in⁴ |
| Elastic modulus, S_y | 39,000 mm³ | 2.3799 in³ |
| Plastic modulus, Z_y | 60,000 mm³ | 3.6614 in³ |
| Radius of gyration, r_y | 27 mm | 1.063 in |
Torsion and warping
| Property | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Torsion constant, J | 76,100 mm⁴ | 0.182831 in⁴ |
| Warping constant, C_w | 3.01000e+10 mm⁶ | 112.0893 in⁶ |
Mass
| Property | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Mass per metre | 24.9 kg/m | 16.732 lb/ft |