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ISMB 500

Medium Beam86.9 kg/m

Indian Standard Medium Beam — IS 808:2021 | Depth 500mm × Width 180mm

Cross-Section (mm)
500180tw=10.2tf=17.2
Weight Calculator
86.9 kg/m × 6m × 1 =
521.4kg
0.521tonnes
Section Properties
Depth (D)500 mm
Width (B)180 mm
Web Thickness (tw)10.2 mm
Flange Thickness (tf)17.2 mm
Weight per Metre86.9 kg/m
Cross-sectional Area110.74 cm²
Moment of Inertia (Ixx)45218.3 cm⁴
Moment of Inertia (Iyy)1369.8 cm⁴
Section Modulus (Zxx)1808.7 cm³
Section Modulus (Zyy)152.2 cm³
Radius of Gyration (rxx)20.21 cm
Radius of Gyration (ryy)3.52 cm
Related Sections
ISMB 450
450mm × 150mm · 72.4 kg/m
Ixx 30390.8 cm⁴ · Zxx 1350.7 cm³
ISMB 550
550mm × 190mm · 103.7 kg/m
Ixx 64893.6 cm⁴ · Zxx 2359.8 cm³
Applicable IS Codes
IS 808:2021 — Hot Rolled Structural Steel SectionsIS 2062:2011 — Hot Rolled Structural SteelIS 800:2007 — General Construction in Steel
Frequently Asked Questions
Q.What is the weight of ISMB 500 per metre?

ISMB 500 weighs 86.9 kg per metre as per IS 808. For a standard 6m length, the total weight would be 521.4 kg.

Q.What are the dimensions of ISMB 500?

ISMB 500 has a depth of 500mm, flange width of 180mm, web thickness of 10.2mm, and flange thickness of 17.2mm.

Q.What is the moment of inertia of ISMB 500?

The moment of inertia of ISMB 500 is Ixx = 45218.3 cm⁴ (major axis) and Iyy = 1369.8 cm⁴ (minor axis).

Q.When should I use ISMB 500?

ISMB 500 (Medium Beam) is typically used for primary beams, lintels, and columns in building frames. It provides a section modulus of Zxx = 1808.7 cm³, suitable for beams with moderate bending requirements.

Q.How much does a 6 metre ISMB 500 weigh?

A 6m length of ISMB 500 weighs 521.4 kg (0.521 tonnes). Weight formula: 86.9 kg/m × 6m = 521.4 kg.

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