UPE 160
UPE parallel flange channels 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 | 160 mm | 6.2992 in |
| Flange width, b_f | 70 mm | 2.7559 in |
| Web thickness, t_w | 5.5 mm | 0.216535 in |
| Flange thickness, t_f | 9.5 mm | 0.374016 in |
Bending about the major axis
| Property | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Second moment of area, Iₓ | 9,110,000 mm⁴ | 21.8869 in⁴ |
| Elastic modulus, Sₓ | 114,000 mm³ | 6.9567 in³ |
| Plastic modulus, Zₓ | 132,000 mm³ | 8.0551 in³ |
| Radius of gyration, rₓ | 64.8 mm | 2.5512 in |
| Distance to top fibre | 80 mm | 3.1496 in |
| Distance to bottom fibre | 80 mm | 3.1496 in |
Bending about the minor axis
| Property | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Second moment of area, I_y | 1,070,000 mm⁴ | 2.5707 in⁴ |
| Elastic modulus, S_y | 23,000 mm³ | 1.4035 in³ |
| Plastic modulus, Z_y | 41,500 mm³ | 2.5325 in³ |
| Radius of gyration, r_y | 22.2 mm | 0.874016 in |
Torsion and warping
| Property | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Torsion constant, J | 52,000 mm⁴ | 0.12493 in⁴ |
| Warping constant, C_w | 3.96000e+9 mm⁶ | 14.7466 in⁶ |
Mass
| Property | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Mass per metre | 17 kg/m | 11.4235 lb/ft |