U 140x50x3.2 IAS · Weight & Dimensions
IAS, cold-formed sections · Cold-formed Channel
Cold-formed channels (U shapes) are similar to C shapes but without stiffening lips. Used for light structural framing, supports, and secondary members.
Also known as: U 140x50x3.2 (UK / Australia)
The U 140x50x3.2 steel profile weighs 5.8 kg/m (3.87 lb/ft), has a depth of 140 mm (5.51 in), flange width 50 mm (1.97 in). Cross-sectional area: 734.315 mm². Moment of inertia Ix = 206.896 cm⁴, Iy = 16.55 cm⁴.
Cross-section (not to scale)
Dimensions
| Property | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Depth (h) | 140 mm | 5.51 in |
| Width (b) | 50 mm | 1.97 in |
| Thickness (t) | 3.2 mm | 0.13 in |
| Weight | 5.8 kg/m | 3.87 lb/ft |
Section Properties
| Property | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Area (A) | 734.32 mm² | 1.138 in² |
| Moment of inertia (Ix) | 206.9 cm⁴ | 4.97 in⁴ |
| Moment of inertia (Iy) | 16.55 cm⁴ | 0.40 in⁴ |
| Elastic section modulus (Sx) | 29.56 cm³ | 1.804 in³ |
| Elastic section modulus (Sy) | 4.34 cm³ | 0.265 in³ |
| Plastic section modulus (Zx) | 36.16 cm³ | 2.207 in³ |
| Plastic section modulus (Zy) | 5.69 cm³ | 0.347 in³ |
| Radius of gyration (rx) | 5.31 cm | 2.090 in |
| Radius of gyration (ry) | 1.5 cm | 0.591 in |
Beam Calculator— U 140x50x3.2
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Results — U 140x50x3.2
Mmax
15.0 kN·m
Vmax
15.0 kN
δmax
40.78 mm
L/147
R115.0 kN| 15.0 kN·mR215.0 kN| -15.0 kN·m
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