914x305x224 UB UB — UK Universal Beam Section Properties
914x305x224 UB is a UK UB (Universal Beam) per BS 4-1 and EN 10365 hot-rolled structural steel section. British Steel Advance sections — medium-weight UB.
Dimensions (Metric)
| Property | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Depth (d) | 910 | mm |
| Flange Width (bf) | 304 | mm |
| Flange Thickness (tf) | 23.9 | mm |
| Web Thickness (tw) | 15.9 | mm |
| Cross-Sectional Area (A) | 286.0 | cmÃÂò |
| Mass | 224.0 | kg/m |
Elastic Section Properties (Metric)
| Property | Strong Axis (Y-Y) | Weak Axis (Z-Z) | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moment of Inertia (I) | 375,000 | 11,200 | cmâÃÂô |
| Elastic Section Modulus (S) | 8,240 | 1,330 | cmÃÂó |
| Plastic Section Modulus (Z) | 5,272 | 2,040 | cmÃÂó |
| Radius of Gyration (i) | 6.88 | 6.88 | cm |
Torsional Properties
| Property | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Torsional Constant (J) | 540 | cmâÃÂô |
| Warping Constant (Cw) | 15,200,000 | 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 914x305x224 UB for your loads
- Column Capacity Calculator — Check 914x305x224 UB as a column
- Section Properties Database — Compare with other sections
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the 914x305x224 UB section depth? The 914x305x224 UB has a nominal depth of 910.4mm and a flange width of 304mm. The UB series is produced to BS 4-1 and EN 10365 by British Steel (Scunthorpe) and Tata Steel.
What steel grade is standard for 914x305x224 UB? 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 914x305x224 UB beam? 224.0 kg/m. A 12m length weighs approximately 2,688 kg.
What is the section modulus of 914x305x224 UB? S_y = 8,240 cmÃÂó (strong axis) and S_z = 1,330 cmÃÂó (weak axis). The plastic section modulus Z_y = 5,272 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.