HEB100 HEB — European Wide Flange Beam Section Properties
HEB100 is a European HEB (Wide Flange Beam) per EN 10365 (successor to DIN 1025 / EN 10034) hot-rolled structural steel section. Standard European HEB dimensions per EN 10365. Verify against ArcelorMittal / Tata Steel section catalog.
Dimensions (Metric)
| Property | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Depth (d) | 100 | mm |
| Flange Width (bf) | 100 | mm |
| Flange Thickness (tf) | 10.0 | mm |
| Web Thickness (tw) | 6.0 | mm |
| Cross-Sectional Area (A) | 24.8 | cmÃÂò |
| Mass | 20.4 | kg/m |
Elastic Section Properties (Metric)
| Property | Strong Axis (Y-Y) | Weak Axis (Z-Z) | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moment of Inertia (I) | 432 | 167 | cmâÃÂô |
| Elastic Section Modulus (S) | 86 | 33 | cmÃÂó |
| Plastic Section Modulus (Z) | 100 | 51 | cmÃÂó |
| Radius of Gyration (i) | 4.17 | 2.59 | cm |
Torsional Properties
| Property | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Torsional Constant (J) | 7 | cmâÃÂô |
| Distance Between Flange Centroids (ho) | 9.00 | cm |
Section Profile Summary
This is a standard hot-rolled I-section profile covered by EN 1993. The tabulated section properties are computed from the nominal dimensions per the governing material standard. With Ix = 432 cmâÃÂô, the strong-axis flexural stiffness is suitable for preliminary sizing of beams and beam-columns.
At 100 mm deep — a shallow section suitable for girts, rails, struts, and mild-load secondary members.
Key Design Checks (EN 1993)
| Check | Formula | This Section |
|---|---|---|
| Plastic moment | Mp = Zx ÃÂàFy | 36 kNÃÂ÷m |
| Deflection | ÃÂà= 5wLâÃÂô/(384EIx) | Use Ix = 432 cmâÃÂô |
| Torsion | St. Venant = GJ/L | J = 7 cmâÃÂô |
| Column buckling | KL/r âÃÂàFcr | r_x = 4.17 cm |
Design Notes
- Compactness: Verify flange and web slenderness against EN 1993 Table B4.1 classification limits for the governing load case (pure compression, pure flexure, or combined).
- Combined loading: For members under simultaneous axial force and bending, use the interaction equations in EN 1993 Section H. The governing equation depends on the ratio of required to available axial strength.
- Connection limit states: Check bolt bearing, tear-out, block shear, and weld strength at all connections. The governing connection limit state often controls the member size selection.
Verification (EN 1993): All designs using this section must be verified by a licensed Professional Engineer. Before finalizing member selection, check beam-column interaction (P-M), lateral-torsional buckling, serviceability deflections, and all connection limit states. See Engineering Disclaimer.
Worked Example: Residential floor beam — heb100
Scenario: Residential apartment floor — partition allowance included in dead load. Simply supported I-section, 2.3 m span, 3 m tributary width. Service loads: 3.0 kPa dead + 2.0 kPa live (15.0 kN/m total).
Given:
- Span L = 2300 mm (2.3 m)
- Total service load w = 15.0 kN/m
- Live load portion w_L = 6.0 kN/m
- Section heb100: Ix = 4.3 ÃÂà10âÃÂö mmâÃÂô, Sx = 86,000 mmÃÂó, Zx = 100,000 mmÃÂó
- Steel: fy = 355 MPa, E = 210,000 MPa
- Design moment resistance: ÃÂÃÂMn = 0.9 ÃÂàZx ÃÂàfy = 36 kNÃÂ÷m
Step 1 — Live load deflection:
ÃÂÃÂ_LL = 5 w_L LâÃÂô / (384 E Ix)
ÃÂÃÂ_LL = 5 ÃÂà6.0 ÃÂà(2300)âÃÂô / (384 ÃÂà210000 ÃÂà4,320,000)
ÃÂÃÂ_LL = 2.4 mm
Step 2 — Deflection limit (L/360):
ÃÂÃÂ_limit = L / 360 = 2300 / 360 = 6.4 mm
Step 3 — Dead + live deflection:
ÃÂÃÂ_total = 6.0 mm
Step 4 — Design check:
âÃÂàLive load deflection is within the L/360 limit.
Verify the design moment M*_Ed (from factored loads 1.35G + 1.5Q per EN 1993) does not exceed ÃÂÃÂMn = 36 kNÃÂ÷m. Also confirm shear resistance and bearing details at the supports.
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Design Resources
- Section Properties Lookup — Compare with similar sections
- Steel Beam Sizes Reference — Standard beam dimensions
Educational reference only. Verify all section properties against the current EN 1993 Manual and mill certificates before design. Results are PRELIMINARY — NOT FOR CONSTRUCTION.