914x419x388 UB UB — UK Universal Beam Section Properties

914x419x388 UB is a UK UB (Universal Beam) per BS 4-1 and EN 10365 hot-rolled structural steel section. British Steel Advance sections — part of the heavy UB range.

Dimensions (Metric)

Property Value Unit
Depth (d) 920 mm
Flange Width (bf) 421 mm
Flange Thickness (tf) 36.6 mm
Web Thickness (tw) 21.5 mm
Cross-Sectional Area (A) 493.0 cm²
Mass 388.0 kg/m

Elastic Section Properties (Metric)

Property Strong Axis (Y-Y) Weak Axis (Z-Z) Unit
Moment of Inertia (I) 723,000 45,400 cm⁴
Elastic Section Modulus (S) 15,720 2,220 cm³
Plastic Section Modulus (Z) 10,170 3,360 cm³
Radius of Gyration (i) 10.50 10.50 cm

Torsional Properties

Property Value Unit
Torsional Constant (J) 1,840 cm⁴
Warping Constant (Cw) 62,600,000 cm⁶

Design Resources

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the 914x419x388 UB section depth? The 914x419x388 UB has a nominal depth of 920mm and a flange width of 421mm. 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 914x419x388 UB? 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 914x419x388 UB beam? 388.0 kg/m. A 12m length weighs approximately 4,656 kg.

What is the section modulus of 914x419x388 UB? S_y = 15,720 cm³ (strong axis) and S_z = 2,220 cm³ (weak axis). The plastic section modulus Z_y = 10,170 cm³.

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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.