152x152x30 UC UC — UK Universal Column Section Properties
152x152x30 UC is a UK UC (Universal Column) per BS 4-1 and EN 10365 hot-rolled structural steel section. British Steel Advance sections — small UC for minor columns.
Dimensions (Metric)
| Property | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Depth (d) | 158 | mm |
| Flange Width (bf) | 153 | mm |
| Flange Thickness (tf) | 9.4 | mm |
| Web Thickness (tw) | 6.5 | mm |
| Cross-Sectional Area (A) | 38.3 | cmÃÂò |
| Mass | 30.0 | kg/m |
Elastic Section Properties (Metric)
| Property | Strong Axis (Y-Y) | Weak Axis (Z-Z) | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moment of Inertia (I) | 1,750 | 561 | cmâÃÂô |
| Elastic Section Modulus (S) | 222 | 73 | cmÃÂó |
| Plastic Section Modulus (Z) | 249 | 112 | cmÃÂó |
| Radius of Gyration (i) | 3.82 | 3.82 | cm |
Torsional Properties
| Property | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Torsional Constant (J) | 9 | cmâÃÂô |
| Warping Constant (Cw) | 62,000 | cmâÃÂö |
Design Resources
- UK Steel Design Guide (EN 1993) — Eurocode 3 + UK National Annex
- UK Section Properties Guide — UB, UC, PFC overview
- Beam Capacity Calculator — Check 152x152x30 UC for your loads
- Column Capacity Calculator — Check 152x152x30 UC as a column
- Section Properties Database — Compare with other sections
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the 152x152x30 UC section depth? The 152x152x30 UC has a nominal depth of 157.6mm and a flange width of 153mm. The UC series is produced to BS 4-1 and EN 10365 by British Steel (Scunthorpe) and Tata Steel.
What steel grade is standard for 152x152x30 UC? Typically S355J2 per EN 10025-2. Also available as S275JR. Verify grade requirements per EN 1993-1-1 and the UK National Annex.
What is the mass of a 152x152x30 UC beam? 30.0 kg/m. A 12m length weighs approximately 360 kg.
What is the section modulus of 152x152x30 UC? S_y = 222 cmÃÂó (strong axis) and S_z = 73 cmÃÂó (weak axis). The plastic section modulus Z_y = 249 cmÃÂó.
Related Pages
- UK Steel Design Guide (EN 1993)
- UK UB & UC Section Properties
- EN 1993 Column Buckling
- Beam Capacity Calculator
- Column Capacity Calculator
Educational reference only. Verify all section properties against the current British Steel / Tata Steel section catalogue and BS 4-1 before design. Results are PRELIMINARY — NOT FOR CONSTRUCTION.