310UC158 AS/NZS 3679.1 Grade 300 — Australian Universal Column Section Properties
310UC158 is an Australian UC (Universal Column) per AS/NZS 3679.1 hot-rolled structural steel section. Standard Australian UC dimensions. Verify against Liberty OneSteel / InfraBuild section catalog.
Dimensions (Metric)
| Property | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Depth (d) | 310 | mm |
| Flange Width (bf) | 310 | mm |
| Flange Thickness (tf) | 15.0 | mm |
| Web Thickness (tw) | 10.0 | mm |
| Cross-Sectional Area (A) | 121.0 | cm² |
| Mass | 158.0 | kg/m |
Elastic Section Properties (Metric)
| Property | Strong Axis (X-X) | Weak Axis (Y-Y) | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moment of Inertia (I) | 22,080 | 7,450 | cm⁴ |
| Elastic Section Modulus (S) | 1,425 | 481 | cm³ |
| Plastic Section Modulus (Z) | 1,568 | 728 | cm³ |
| Radius of Gyration (r) | 13.51 | 7.85 | cm |
Torsional Properties
| Property | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Torsional Constant (J) | 79 | cm⁴ |
| Distance Between Flange Centroids (ho) | 29.50 | 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 310UC158 for your loads
- Column Capacity Calculator — Check 310UC158 as a column
- Section Properties Database — Compare with other sections
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the 310UC158 section depth? The 310UC158 has a nominal depth of 310mm and a flange width of 310mm. The UC is part of the 310mm depth series.
What steel grade is standard for 310UC158? 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 310UC158 beam? 158.0 kg/m. A 12m length weighs approximately 1,896 kg.
What is the section modulus of 310UC158? Sx = 1,425 cm³ (strong axis) and Sy = 481 cm³ (weak axis). The plastic section modulus Zx = 1,568 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.