IPE500 IPE — European I-Section Section Properties
IPE500 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) | 500 | mm |
| Flange Width (bf) | 200 | mm |
| Flange Thickness (tf) | 16.0 | mm |
| Web Thickness (tw) | 10.2 | mm |
| Cross-Sectional Area (A) | 111.7 | cm² |
| Mass | 90.7 | kg/m |
Elastic Section Properties (Metric)
| Property | Strong Axis (Y-Y) | Weak Axis (Z-Z) | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moment of Inertia (I) | 46,207 | 2,137 | cm⁴ |
| Elastic Section Modulus (S) | 1,848 | 214 | cm³ |
| Plastic Section Modulus (Z) | 2,107 | 332 | cm³ |
| Radius of Gyration (i) | 20.34 | 4.37 | cm |
Torsional Properties
| Property | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Torsional Constant (J) | 71 | cm⁴ |
| Distance Between Flange Centroids (ho) | 48.40 | cm |
Design Resources
- EN 1993 Steel Design Guide — Eurocode 3 overview
- European Steel Grades — S235 to S460 properties
- Beam Capacity Calculator — Check IPE500 for your loads
- Column Capacity Calculator — Check IPE500 as a column
- Section Properties Database — Compare with other sections
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the IPE500 section depth? The IPE500 has a nominal depth of 500mm and a flange width of 200mm. The IPE series is defined in EN 10365.
What steel grade is standard for IPE500? 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 IPE500 beam? 90.7 kg/m. A 12m length weighs approximately 1,088 kg.
What is the section modulus of IPE500? S_y = 1,848 cm³ (strong axis) and S_z = 214 cm³ (weak axis). The plastic section modulus Z_y = 2,107 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.