HEM550 HEM — European Wide Flange Beam (Heavy) Section Properties
HEM550 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)
| Property | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Depth (d) | 572 | mm |
| Flange Width (bf) | 306 | mm |
| Flange Thickness (tf) | 40.0 | mm |
| Web Thickness (tw) | 21.0 | mm |
| Cross-Sectional Area (A) | 348.1 | cm² |
| Mass | 278.0 | kg/m |
Elastic Section Properties (Metric)
| Property | Strong Axis (Y-Y) | Weak Axis (Z-Z) | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moment of Inertia (I) | 194,379 | 19,140 | cm⁴ |
| Elastic Section Modulus (S) | 6,796 | 1,251 | cm³ |
| Plastic Section Modulus (Z) | 7,783 | 1,927 | cm³ |
| Radius of Gyration (i) | 23.63 | 7.41 | cm |
Torsional Properties
| Property | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Torsional Constant (J) | 1,457 | cm⁴ |
| Distance Between Flange Centroids (ho) | 53.20 | cm |
Design Resources
- EN 1993 Steel Design Guide — Eurocode 3 overview
- European Steel Grades — S235 to S460 properties
- Beam Capacity Calculator — Check HEM550 for your loads
- Column Capacity Calculator — Check HEM550 as a column
- Section Properties Database — Compare with other sections
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the HEM550 section depth? The HEM550 has a nominal depth of 572mm and a flange width of 306mm. The HEM series is defined in EN 10365.
What steel grade is standard for HEM550? 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 HEM550 beam? 278.0 kg/m. A 12m length weighs approximately 3,336 kg.
What is the section modulus of HEM550? S_y = 6,796 cm³ (strong axis) and S_z = 1,251 cm³ (weak axis). The plastic section modulus Z_y = 7,783 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.