PFC – parallel-flange channels

180PFC20.9

Standard: AS/NZS 3679.1Source: InfraBuild dimensions, Hot Rolled & Structural Steel Products (ed. 9) — calculated properties
Same sections as Australia (joint AS/NZS standard). Published area (Ag) shown as a check: difference < 1.5% on every section.
xybf = 75d = 180tf = 11tf = 11tw = 6tw = 6
Cross-section, to scaledimensions in mm

Dimensions

Depthd
180mm
Flange widthbf
75mm
Web thicknesstw
6mm
Flange thicknesstf
11mm
Root radiusr
12mm

Mass and area

Mass per lengthm
20.88kg/m
Cross-sectional areaA
2,660mm²
Published area (standard)A pub.
2,660mm²
Outside perimeterP
637.7mm

Strong axis x–x

Moment of inertiaIx
14.1310⁶ mm⁴
Elastic section modulusSx
15710³ mm³
Plastic section modulusZx
181.610³ mm³
Radius of gyrationrx
72.89mm

Weak axis y–y

Moment of inertiaIy
1.50910⁶ mm⁴
Elastic section modulusSy
29.910³ mm³
Plastic section modulusZy
53.8410³ mm³
Radius of gyrationry
23.82mm

Torsion and stability

Torsional constantJ
81.4110³ mm⁴

Centers

Centroidx̄
24.53mm

Equivalents in other standards