HEA260 HEA — European Wide Flange Beam (Light) Section Properties
HEA260 is a European HEA (Wide Flange Beam (Light)) per EN 10365 (successor to DIN 1025 / EN 10034) hot-rolled structural steel section. Standard European HEA dimensions per EN 10365. Verify against ArcelorMittal / Tata Steel section catalog.
Dimensions (Metric)
| Property | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Depth (d) | 250 | mm |
| Flange Width (bf) | 260 | mm |
| Flange Thickness (tf) | 12.5 | mm |
| Web Thickness (tw) | 7.5 | mm |
| Cross-Sectional Area (A) | 81.9 | cm² |
| Mass | 68.2 | kg/m |
Elastic Section Properties (Metric)
| Property | Strong Axis (Y-Y) | Weak Axis (Z-Z) | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moment of Inertia (I) | 9,886 | 3,662 | cm⁴ |
| Elastic Section Modulus (S) | 791 | 282 | cm³ |
| Plastic Section Modulus (Z) | 867 | 426 | cm³ |
| Radius of Gyration (i) | 10.99 | 6.69 | cm |
Torsional Properties
| Property | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Torsional Constant (J) | 37 | cm⁴ |
| Distance Between Flange Centroids (ho) | 23.75 | cm |
Design Resources
- EN 1993 Steel Design Guide — Eurocode 3 overview
- European Steel Grades — S235 to S460 properties
- Beam Capacity Calculator — Check HEA260 for your loads
- Column Capacity Calculator — Check HEA260 as a column
- Section Properties Database — Compare with other sections
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the HEA260 section depth? The HEA260 has a nominal depth of 250mm and a flange width of 260mm. The HEA series is defined in EN 10365.
What steel grade is standard for HEA260? Typically S275JR or S355J2 per EN 10025-2. Also available as S235JR, S275JR, S355J2, S420M, S460M. Verify grade requirements per EN 1993-1-1.
What is the mass of a HEA260 beam? 68.2 kg/m. A 12m length weighs approximately 818 kg.
What is the section modulus of HEA260? S_y = 791 cm³ (strong axis) and S_z = 282 cm³ (weak axis). The plastic section modulus Z_y = 867 cm³.
Related Pages
- EN 1993 Steel Design Guide
- European Steel Grades
- EN 1993 Column Buckling
- Beam Capacity Calculator
- Column Capacity Calculator
Educational reference only. Verify all section properties against the current ArcelorMittal / Tata Steel section catalog and EN 10365 before design. Results are PRELIMINARY — NOT FOR CONSTRUCTION.