356x406x340 UC UC — UK Universal Column Section Properties
356x406x340 UC is a UK UC (Universal Column) per BS 4-1 and EN 10365 hot-rolled structural steel section. British Steel Advance sections — heavy UC for high-rise columns.
Dimensions (Metric)
| Property | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Depth (d) | 426 | mm |
| Flange Width (bf) | 399 | mm |
| Flange Thickness (tf) | 42.0 | mm |
| Web Thickness (tw) | 26.6 | mm |
| Cross-Sectional Area (A) | 434.0 | cmÃÂò |
| Mass | 340.0 | kg/m |
Elastic Section Properties (Metric)
| Property | Strong Axis (Y-Y) | Weak Axis (Z-Z) | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moment of Inertia (I) | 136,000 | 44,700 | cmâÃÂô |
| Elastic Section Modulus (S) | 6,390 | 2,240 | cmÃÂó |
| Plastic Section Modulus (Z) | 7,650 | 3,440 | cmÃÂó |
| Radius of Gyration (i) | 10.10 | 10.10 | cm |
Torsional Properties
| Property | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Torsional Constant (J) | 1,400 | cmâÃÂô |
| Warping Constant (Cw) | 46,000,000 | 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 356x406x340 UC for your loads
- Column Capacity Calculator — Check 356x406x340 UC as a column
- Section Properties Database — Compare with other sections
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the 356x406x340 UC section depth? The 356x406x340 UC has a nominal depth of 425.6mm and a flange width of 399mm. 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 356x406x340 UC? Typically S355J2 per EN 10025-2. Also available as S275JR, S460M. Verify grade requirements per EN 1993-1-1 and the UK National Annex.
What is the mass of a 356x406x340 UC beam? 340.0 kg/m. A 12m length weighs approximately 4,080 kg.
What is the section modulus of 356x406x340 UC? S_y = 6,390 cmÃÂó (strong axis) and S_z = 2,240 cmÃÂó (weak axis). The plastic section modulus Z_y = 7,650 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.