700UB173 AS/NZS 3679.1 Grade 300 — Australian Universal Beam Section Properties
700UB173 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) | 700 | mm |
| Flange Width (bf) | 280 | mm |
| Flange Thickness (tf) | 20.0 | mm |
| Web Thickness (tw) | 12.0 | mm |
| Cross-Sectional Area (A) | 191.2 | cm² |
| Mass | 173.0 | kg/m |
Elastic Section Properties (Metric)
| Property | Strong Axis (X-X) | Weak Axis (Y-Y) | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moment of Inertia (I) | 158,259 | 7,327 | cm⁴ |
| Elastic Section Modulus (S) | 4,522 | 523 | cm³ |
| Plastic Section Modulus (Z) | 5,115 | 808 | cm³ |
| Radius of Gyration (r) | 28.77 | 6.19 | cm |
Torsional Properties
| Property | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Torsional Constant (J) | 187 | cm⁴ |
| Distance Between Flange Centroids (ho) | 68.00 | 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 700UB173 for your loads
- Column Capacity Calculator — Check 700UB173 as a column
- Section Properties Database — Compare with other sections
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the 700UB173 section depth? The 700UB173 has a nominal depth of 700mm and a flange width of 280mm. The UB is part of the 700mm depth series.
What steel grade is standard for 700UB173? 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 700UB173 beam? 173.0 kg/m. A 12m length weighs approximately 2,076 kg.
What is the section modulus of 700UB173? Sx = 4,522 cm³ (strong axis) and Sy = 523 cm³ (weak axis). The plastic section modulus Zx = 5,115 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.