IPE140 IPE — European I-Section Section Properties
IPE140 is a European IPE (I-Section) per EN 10365 (successor to DIN 1025 / EN 10034) hot-rolled structural steel section. Standard European IPE dimensions per EN 10365. Verify against ArcelorMittal / Tata Steel section catalog.
Dimensions (Metric)
| Property | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Depth (d) | 140 | mm |
| Flange Width (bf) | 73 | mm |
| Flange Thickness (tf) | 6.9 | mm |
| Web Thickness (tw) | 4.7 | mm |
| Cross-Sectional Area (A) | 16.0 | cm² |
| Mass | 12.9 | kg/m |
Elastic Section Properties (Metric)
| Property | Strong Axis (Y-Y) | Weak Axis (Z-Z) | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moment of Inertia (I) | 525 | 45 | cm⁴ |
| Elastic Section Modulus (S) | 75 | 12 | cm³ |
| Plastic Section Modulus (Z) | 86 | 19 | cm³ |
| Radius of Gyration (i) | 5.73 | 1.67 | cm |
Torsional Properties
| Property | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Torsional Constant (J) | 2 | cm⁴ |
| Distance Between Flange Centroids (ho) | 13.31 | cm |
Design Resources
- EN 1993 Steel Design Guide — Eurocode 3 overview
- European Steel Grades — S235 to S460 properties
- Beam Capacity Calculator — Check IPE140 for your loads
- Column Capacity Calculator — Check IPE140 as a column
- Section Properties Database — Compare with other sections
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the IPE140 section depth? The IPE140 has a nominal depth of 140mm and a flange width of 73mm. The IPE series is defined in EN 10365.
What steel grade is standard for IPE140? 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 IPE140 beam? 12.9 kg/m. A 12m length weighs approximately 155 kg.
What is the section modulus of IPE140? S_y = 75 cm³ (strong axis) and S_z = 12 cm³ (weak axis). The plastic section modulus Z_y = 86 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.