HEM180 HEM — European Wide Flange Beam (Heavy) Section Properties

HEM180 is a European HEM (Wide Flange Beam (Heavy)) per EN 10365 (successor to DIN 1025 / EN 10034) hot-rolled structural steel section. Standard European HEM dimensions per EN 10365. Verify against ArcelorMittal / Tata Steel section catalog.

Dimensions (Metric)

Elastic Section Properties (Metric)

Torsional Properties

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 = 10,026 cm⁴, the strong-axis flexural stiffness is suitable for preliminary sizing of beams and beam-columns.

At 219 mm deep, this is a mid-range section for secondary beams, roof purlins, and bracing in standard framing.

Key Design Checks (EN 1993)

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: Hospital ward beam — hem180

Scenario: Hospital ward — strict deflection limits for medical equipment and services. Simply supported I-section, 4.2 m span, 2.1 m tributary width. Service loads: 4.0 kPa dead + 3.0 kPa live (14.7 kN/m total).

Given:

• Span L = 4161 mm (4.2 m)
• Total service load w = 14.7 kN/m
• Live load portion w_L = 6.3 kN/m
• Section hem180: Ix = 100.3 × 10⁶ mm⁴, Sx = 916,000 mm³, Zx = 1,051,000 mm³
• Steel: fy = 355 MPa, E = 210,000 MPa
• Design moment resistance: φMn = 0.9 × Zx × fy = 373 kN·m

Step 1 — Live load deflection:

Δ_LL = 5 w_L L⁴ / (384 E Ix)

Δ_LL = 5 × 6.3 × (4161)⁴ / (384 × 210000 × 100,260,000)

Δ_LL = 1.2 mm

Step 2 — Deflection limit (L/360):

Δ_limit = L / 360 = 4161 / 360 = 11.6 mm

Step 3 — Dead + live deflection:

Δ_total = 2.7 mm

Step 4 — Design check:

✓ Live 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 φMn = 373 kN·m. Also confirm shear resistance and bearing details at the supports.

Related Resources

• Steel Beam Capacity Calculator
• Column Capacity Calculator
• Beam Deflection Calculator
• Section Properties Calculator
• Steel Grades Reference
• Section Comparison Tool

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.