StructureCalcs203x203x52 UC
Universal Column · BS 4-1 · United Kingdom
203x203x52 UC is a British universal column 206.2 mm deep with a 204.3 mm wide flange, weighing 52.0 kg/m. The dimensions below are the published BS 4-1 values; the drawing is generated from them.
British Universal Columns are the BS 4-1 column family — near-square rolled H-sections for axial load.
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Published dimensions
| Property | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Depth, d | 206.2 mm | 8.12 in |
| Flange width, bf | 204.3 mm | 8.04 in |
| Flange thickness, tf | 12.5 mm | 0.492 in |
| Web thickness, tw | 7.9 mm | 0.311 in |
| Mass per metre | 52.0 kg/m | 34.9 lb/ft |
| Area, A | 6,630 mm² | 10.28 in² |
| Second moment, Ix | 52,590,000 mm⁴ | 126.3 in⁴ |
| Second moment, Iy | 17,780,000 mm⁴ | 42.7 in⁴ |
Derived section properties
Integrated from the section's own outline including the root and toe radii, whose arcs are integrated analytically rather than approximated by facets. For 203x203x52 UC the computed area agrees with the published value to better than 0.01% and Ix to 0.02%. Where a value is also published, the published one above is the one to quote.
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Elastic modulus, Zx | 510,199 mm³ |
| Elastic modulus, Zy | 174,021 mm³ |
| Plastic modulus, Sx | 567,549 mm³ |
| Plastic modulus, Sy | 264,262 mm³ |
| Radius of gyration, rx | 89.1 mm |
| Radius of gyration, ry | 51.8 mm |
Z is the elastic modulus and S the plastic modulus, following British practice (BS 5950 notation). Under AISC 360 the letters are reversed.
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Where these numbers come from
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