U 140x70x3.2 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 140x70x3.2 (UK / Australia)
The U 140x70x3.2 steel profile weighs 6.8 kg/m (4.55 lb/ft), has a depth of 140 mm (5.51 in), flange width 70 mm (2.76 in). Cross-sectional area: 862.315 mm². Moment of inertia Ix = 266.793 cm⁴, Iy = 42.276 cm⁴.
Cross-section (not to scale)
Dimensions
| Property | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Depth (h) | 140 mm | 5.51 in |
| Width (b) | 70 mm | 2.76 in |
| Thickness (t) | 3.2 mm | 0.13 in |
| Weight | 6.8 kg/m | 4.55 lb/ft |
Section Properties
| Property | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Area (A) | 862.32 mm² | 1.337 in² |
| Moment of inertia (Ix) | 266.79 cm⁴ | 6.41 in⁴ |
| Moment of inertia (Iy) | 42.28 cm⁴ | 1.02 in⁴ |
| Elastic section modulus (Sx) | 38.11 cm³ | 2.326 in³ |
| Elastic section modulus (Sy) | 8.29 cm³ | 0.506 in³ |
| Plastic section modulus (Zx) | 44.91 cm³ | 2.741 in³ |
| Plastic section modulus (Zy) | 10.88 cm³ | 0.664 in³ |
| Radius of gyration (rx) | 5.56 cm | 2.190 in |
| Radius of gyration (ry) | 2.21 cm | 0.872 in |
Beam Calculator— U 140x70x3.2
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Results — U 140x70x3.2
Mmax
15.0 kN·m
Vmax
15.0 kN
δmax
31.63 mm
L/190
R115.0 kN| 15.0 kN·mR215.0 kN| -15.0 kN·m
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