200UB55 AS/NZS 3679.1 Grade 300 — Australian Universal Beam Section Properties
200UB55 is an Australian UB (Universal Beam) per AS/NZS 3679.1 hot-rolled structural steel section. Standard Australian UB dimensions. Verify against Liberty OneSteel / InfraBuild section catalog.
Dimensions (Metric)
| Property | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Depth (d) | 200 | mm |
| Flange Width (bf) | 140 | mm |
| Flange Thickness (tf) | 14.0 | mm |
| Web Thickness (tw) | 6.5 | mm |
| Cross-Sectional Area (A) | 50.4 | cm² |
| Mass | 55.0 | kg/m |
Elastic Section Properties (Metric)
| Property | Strong Axis (X-X) | Weak Axis (Y-Y) | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moment of Inertia (I) | 3,672 | 641 | cm⁴ |
| Elastic Section Modulus (S) | 367 | 92 | cm³ |
| Plastic Section Modulus (Z) | 413 | 139 | cm³ |
| Radius of Gyration (r) | 8.54 | 3.57 | cm |
Torsional Properties
| Property | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Torsional Constant (J) | 27 | cm⁴ |
| Distance Between Flange Centroids (ho) | 18.60 | cm |
Design Resources
- Australian Steel Design Guide — AS 4100 overview
- Australian Steel Beam Sizes — Full UB/UC dimension table
- AS/NZS 3679.1 Steel Grades — Grade 300, 350, 400 properties
- Beam Capacity Calculator — Check 200UB55 for your loads
- Column Capacity Calculator — Check 200UB55 as a column
- Section Properties Database — Compare with other sections
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the 200UB55 section depth? The 200UB55 has a nominal depth of 200mm and a flange width of 140mm. The UB is part of the 200mm depth series.
What steel grade is standard for 200UB55? Typically AS/NZS 3679.1 Grade 300 per AS/NZS 3679.1. Also available as Grade 300PLUS, Grade 350, Grade 400. Verify grade requirements with project specifications.
What is the mass of a 200UB55 beam? 55.0 kg/m. A 12m length weighs approximately 660 kg.
What is the section modulus of 200UB55? Sx = 367 cm³ (strong axis) and Sy = 92 cm³ (weak axis). The plastic section modulus Zx = 413 cm³.
Related Pages
- Australian Steel Beam Sizes Reference
- AS 4100 Steel Design Guide
- Australian Steel Grades
- Beam Capacity Calculator
- Column Capacity Calculator
Educational reference only. Verify all section properties against the current Liberty OneSteel / InfraBuild section catalog and AS/NZS 3679.1 before design. Results are PRELIMINARY — NOT FOR CONSTRUCTION.