Building Design Using Cold Formed Steel Sections: Structural Design to BS 5950-5:1998.

Section Properties and Load Tables - Load Capacity Tables for S350 beams and columns

LOAD CAPACITY TABLES FOR BEAMS

S350
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Generic C Sections

Note: These tables are presented for generic Z sections, which may be used
for scheme design.
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Building Design Using Cold Formed Steel Sections: Structural Design to BS 5950-5:1998. Section Properties and Load Tables - Load Capacity Tables for S350 beams and columns

BENDING Table 55

GENERIC C SECTION Depth 100 mm Thickness 1.2 mm

Design Strength 350 N/mm2

Uniformly Distributed Load

Design Case Maximum working load (kN) on one span, for span (m)
1.0 1.5 2.0 2.5 3.0 3.5 4.0 4.5 5.0
SINGLE C SECTION
Single & double spans:
No lateral restraint 13.8 9.2 6.9 4.4 2.6 1.7 1.2 0.8 0.6
Restraint at mid-span 13.8 9.2 6.9 5.5 4.6 3.9 3.5 2.6 1.9
Full lateral restraint 13.8 9.2 6.9 5.5 4.6 3.9 3.5 3.1 2.8
Single span:
Deflection < L/250 25.5 11.3 6.4 4.1 2.8 2.1 1.6 1.3 1.0
Deflection < L/350 18.2 8.1 4.5 2.9 2.0 1.5 1.1 0.9 0.7
Double span:
Deflection < L/250 42.4 18.9 10.6 6.8 4.7 3.5 2.7 2.1 1.7
Deflection < L/350 30.3 13.5 7.6 4.8 3.4 2.5 1.9 1.5 1.2
DOUBLE C SECTION
Single & double spans:
No lateral restraint 27.6 18.4 13.8 11.1 9.1 5.9 4.1 2.9 2.2
Restraint at mid-span 27.6 18.4 13.8 11.1 9.2 7.9 6.9 6.1 5.5
Full lateral restraint 27.6 18.4 13.8 11.1 9.2 7.9 6.9 6.1 5.5
Single span:
Deflection < L/250 50.9 22.6 12.7 8.1 5.7 4.2 3.2 2.5 2.0
Deflection < L/350 36.4 16.2 9.1 5.8 4.0 3.0 2.3 1.8 1.5
Double span:
Deflection < L/250 84.9 37.7 21.2 13.6 9.4 6.9 5.3 4.2 3.4
Deflection < L/350 60.6 26.9 15.2 9.7 6.7 4.9 3.8 3.0 2.4
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Central Point Load

Design Case Maximum working load (kN) on one span, for span (m)
1.0 1.5 2.0 2.5 3.0 3.5 4.0 4.5 5.0
SINGLE C SECTION
Single & double spans:
No lateral restraint 6.9 4.6 3.5 2.6 1.6 1.0 0.7 0.5 0.4
Restraint at mid-span 6.9 4.6 3.5 2.8 2.3 2.0 1.7 1.3 1.0
Full lateral restraint 6.9 4.6 3.5 2.8 2.3 2.0 1.7 1.5 1.4
Single span:
Deflection < L/250 15.9 7.1 4.0 2.5 1.8 1.3 1.0 0.8 0.6
Deflection < L/350 11.4 5.1 2.8 1.8 1.3 0.9 0.7 0.6 0.5
DOUBLE C SECTION
Single & double spans:
No lateral restraint 13.8 9.2 6.9 5.5 4.6 3.5 2.4 1.7 1.3
Restraint at mid-span 13.8 9.2 6.9 5.5 4.6 3.9 3.5 3.1 2.8
Full lateral restraint 13.8 9.2 6.9 5.5 4.6 3.9 3.5 3.1 2.8
Single span:
Deflection < L/250 31.8 14.1 8.0 5.1 3.5 2.6 2.0 1.6 1.3
Deflection < L/350 22.7 10.1 5.7 3.6 2.5 1.9 1.4 1.1 0.9
Note: Deflection is calculated for self weight plus imposed load

Web Crushing at Support for Single Span

Design Case Maximum load (kN) at support, for bearing width (mm)
35 50 75 100 125 150
SINGLE SECTION:
No restraint 4.4 4.8 5.5 6.2 6.9 7.6
Restrained 10.3 11.1 12.2 13.2 14.0 14.8
DOUBLE SECTION:
No restraint 8.7 9.6 11.0 12.4 13.8 15.2
Restrained 20.6 22.3 24.5 26.4 28.0 29.5
For double span beams, web cleats should be provided to prevent crushing at internal supports
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Building Design Using Cold Formed Steel Sections: Structural Design to BS 5950-5:1998. Section Properties and Load Tables - Load Capacity Tables for S350 beams and columns

BENDING Table 56

GENERIC C SECTION Depth 125 mm Thickness 1.2 mm

Design Strength 350 N/mm2

Uniformly Distributed Load

Design Case Maximum working load (kN) on one span, for span (m)
1.0 1.5 2.0 2.5 3.0 3.5 4.0 4.5 5.0
SINGLE C SECTION
Single & double spans:
No lateral restraint 17.3 11.8 8.8 5.8 3.4 2.2 1.5 1.1 0.8
Restraint at mid-span 17.3 11.8 8.8 7.1 5.9 5.0 4.4 3.5 2.6
Full lateral restraint 17.3 11.8 8.8 7.1 5.9 5.0 4.4 3.9 3.5
Single span:
Deflection < L/250 40.5 18.0 10.1 6.5 4.5 3.3 2.5 2.0 1.6
Deflection < L/350 29.0 12.9 7.2 4.6 3.2 2.4 1.8 1.4 1.2
Double span:
Deflection < L/250 67.6 30.0 16.9 10.8 7.5 5.5 4.2 3.3 2.7
Deflection < L/350 48.3 21.4 12.1 7.7 5.4 3.9 3.0 2.4 1.9
DOUBLE C SECTION
Single & double spans:
No lateral restraint 34.6 23.5 17.6 14.1 11.3 7.3 5.0 3.6 2.6
Restraint at mid-span 34.6 23.5 17.6 14.1 11.8 10.1 8.8 7.8 7.1
Full lateral restraint 34.6 23.5 17.6 14.1 11.8 10.1 8.8 7.8 7.1
Single span:
Deflection < L/250 81.1 36.0 20.3 13.0 9.0 6.6 5.1 4.0 3.2
Deflection < L/350 57.9 25.7 14.5 9.3 6.4 4.7 3.6 2.9 2.3
Double span:
Deflection < L/250 135.1 60.0 33.8 21.6 15.0 11.0 8.4 6.7 5.4
Deflection < L/350 96.5 42.9 24.1 15.4 10.7 7.9 6.0 4.8 3.9
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Central Point Load

Design Case Maximum working load (kN) on one span, for span (m)
1.0 1.5 2.0 2.5 3.0 3.5 4.0 4.5 5.0
SINGLE C SECTION
Single & double spans:
No lateral restraint 8.8 5.9 4.4 3.4 2.0 1.3 0.9 0.6 0.5
Restraint at mid-span 8.8 5.9 4.4 3.5 2.9 2.5 2.2 1.7 1.3
Full lateral restraint 8.8 5.9 4.4 3.5 2.9 2.5 2.2 2.0 1.8
Single span:
Deflection < L/250 25.3 11.3 6.3 4.1 2.8 2.1 1.6 1.3 1.0
Deflection < L/350 18.1 8.0 4.5 2.9 2.0 1.5 1.1 0.9 0.7
DOUBLE C SECTION
Single & double spans:
No lateral restraint 17.6 11.8 8.8 7.1 5.9 4.4 3.0 2.1 1.6
Restraint at mid-span 17.6 11.8 8.8 7.1 5.9 5.0 4.4 3.9 3.5
Full lateral restraint 17.6 11.8 8.8 7.1 5.9 5.0 4.4 3.9 3.5
Single span:
Deflection < L/250 50.7 22.5 12.7 8.1 5.6 4.1 3.2 2.5 2.0
Deflection < L/350 36.2 16.1 9.0 5.8 4.0 3.0 2.3 1.8 1.4
Note: Deflection is calculated for self weight plus imposed load

Web Crushing at Support for Single Span

Design Case Maximum load (kN) at support, for bearing width (mm)
35 50 75 100 125 150
SINGLE SECTION:
No restraint 4.2 4.6 5.2 5.9 6.6 7.2
Restrained 10.6 11.4 12.6 13.5 14.4 15.1
DOUBLE SECTION:
No restraint 8.3 9.1 10.5 11.8 13.1 14.5
Restrained 21.2 22.8 25.1 27.0 28.7 30.3
For double span beams, web cleats should be provided to prevent crushing at internal supports
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Building Design Using Cold Formed Steel Sections: Structural Design to BS 5950-5:1998. Section Properties and Load Tables - Load Capacity Tables for S350 beams and columns

BENDING Table 57

GENERIC C SECTION Depth 125 mm Thickness 1.6 mm

Design Strength 350 N/mm2

Uniformly Distributed Load

Design Case Maximum working load (kN) on one span, for span (m)
1.0 1.5 2.0 2.5 3.0 3.5 4.0 4.5 5.0
SINGLE C SECTION
Single & double spans:
No lateral restraint 25.9 17.3 13.0 7.7 4.6 3.0 2.1 1.5 1.1
Restraint at mid-span 25.9 17.3 13.0 10.4 8.6 7.4 6.2 4.6 3.4
Full lateral restraint 25.9 17.3 13.0 10.4 8.6 7.4 6.5 5.8 5.2
Single span:
Deflection < L/250 58.4 26.0 14.6 9.3 6.5 4.8 3.7 2.9 2.3
Deflection < L/350 41.7 18.5 10.4 6.7 4.6 3.4 2.6 2.1 1.7
Double span:
Deflection < L/250 97.3 43.3 24.3 15.6 10.8 7.9 6.1 4.8 3.9
Deflection < L/350 69.5 30.9 17.4 11.1 7.7 5.7 4.3 3.4 2.8
DOUBLE C SECTION
Single & double spans:
No lateral restraint 51.8 34.6 25.9 20.7 15.1 9.8 6.7 4.8 3.6
Restraint at mid-span 51.8 34.6 25.9 20.7 17.3 14.8 13.0 11.5 10.4
Full lateral restraint 51.8 34.6 25.9 20.7 17.3 14.8 13.0 11.5 10.4
Single span:
Deflection < L/250 116.8 51.9 29.2 18.7 13.0 9.5 7.3 5.8 4.7
Deflection < L/350 83.4 37.1 20.9 13.4 9.3 6.8 5.2 4.1 3.3
Double span:
Deflection < L/250 194.7 86.5 48.7 31.2 21.6 15.9 12.2 9.6 7.8
Deflection < L/350 139.1 61.8 34.8 22.3 15.5 11.4 8.7 6.9 5.6
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Central Point Load

Design Case Maximum working load (kN) on one span, for span (m)
1.0 1.5 2.0 2.5 3.0 3.5 4.0 4.5 5.0
SINGLE C SECTION
Single & double spans:
No lateral restraint 13.0 8.6 6.5 4.5 2.7 1.8 1.2 0.9 0.7
Restraint at mid-span 13.0 8.6 6.5 5.2 4.3 3.7 3.1 2.3 1.7
Full lateral restraint 13.0 8.6 6.5 5.2 4.3 3.7 3.2 2.9 2.6
Single span:
Deflection < L/250 36.5 16.2 9.1 5.8 4.1 3.0 2.3 1.8 1.5
Deflection < L/350 26.1 11.6 6.5 4.2 2.9 2.1 1.6 1.3 1.0
DOUBLE C SECTION
Single & double spans:
No lateral restraint 25.9 17.3 13.0 10.4 8.4 5.8 4.0 2.9 2.2
Restraint at mid-span 25.9 17.3 13.0 10.4 8.6 7.4 6.5 5.8 5.2
Full lateral restraint 25.9 17.3 13.0 10.4 8.6 7.4 6.5 5.8 5.2
Single span:
Deflection < L/250 73.0 32.4 18.3 11.7 8.1 6.0 4.6 3.6 2.9
Deflection < L/350 52.1 23.2 13.0 8.3 5.8 4.3 3.3 2.6 2.1
Note: Deflection is calculated for self weight plus imposed load

Web Crushing at Support for Single Span

Design Case Maximum load (kN) at support, for bearing width (mm)
35 50 75 100 125 150
SINGLE SECTION:
No restraint 7.4 8.0 8.9 9.9 10.8 11.7
Restrained 17.2 18.5 20.2 21.6 22.9 24.1
DOUBLE SECTION:
No restraint 14.8 15.9 17.8 19.7 21.6 23.5
Restrained 34.5 37.0 40.4 43.3 45.8 48.1
For double span beams, web cleats should be provided to prevent crushing at internal supports
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Building Design Using Cold Formed Steel Sections: Structural Design to BS 5950-5:1998. Section Properties and Load Tables - Load Capacity Tables for S350 beams and columns

BENDING Table 58

GENERIC C SECTION Depth 150 mm Thickness 1.6 mm

Design Strength 350 N/mm2

Uniformly Distributed Load

Design Case Maximum working load (kN) on one span, for span (m)
2.0 2.5 3.0 3.5 4.0 4.5 5.0 6.0 7.0
SINGLE C SECTION
Single & double spans:
No lateral restraint 17.4 13.8 8.4 5.4 3.7 2.6 2.0 1.2 0.8
Restraint at mid-span 17.4 13.9 11.6 10.0 8.7 7.7 6.3 3.7 2.4
Full lateral restraint 17.4 13.9 11.6 10.0 8.7 7.7 7.0 5.8 5.0
Single span:
Deflection < L/250 23.7 15.2 10.5 7.7 5.9 4.7 3.8 2.6 1.9
Deflection < L/350 17.0 10.8 7.5 5.5 4.2 3.3 2.7 1.6 1.0
Double span:
Deflection < L/250 39.6 25.3 17.6 12.9 9.9 7.8 6.3 4.4 3.2
Deflection < L/350 28.3 18.1 12.6 9.2 7.1 5.6 4.5 2.7 1.7
DOUBLE C SECTION
Single & double spans:
No lateral restraint 34.8 27.9 23.2 17.6 12.1 8.6 6.4 3.8 2.5
Restraint at mid-span 34.8 27.9 23.2 19.9 17.4 15.5 13.9 11.6 7.9
Full lateral restraint 34.8 27.9 23.2 19.9 17.4 15.5 13.9 11.6 10.0
Single span:
Deflection < L/250 47.5 30.4 21.1 15.5 11.9 9.4 7.6 5.3 3.9
Deflection < L/350 33.9 21.7 15.1 11.1 8.5 6.7 5.4 3.3 2.1
Double span:
Deflection < L/250 79.1 50.6 35.2 25.8 19.8 15.6 12.7 8.8 6.5
Deflection < L/350 56.5 36.2 25.1 18.5 14.1 11.2 9.0 5.5 3.5
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Central Point Load

Design Case Maximum working load (kN) on one span, for span (m)
1.5 2.0 2.5 3.0 3.5 4.0 5.0 6.0 7.0
SINGLE C SECTION
Single & double spans:
No lateral restraint 11.6 8.7 7.0 5.0 3.2 2.2 1.2 0.7 0.5
Restraint at mid-span 11.6 8.7 7.0 5.8 5.0 4.4 3.1 1.9 1.2
Full lateral restraint 11.6 8.7 7.0 5.8 5.0 4.4 3.5 2.9 2.5
Single span:
Deflection < L/250 26.4 14.8 9.5 6.6 4.8 3.7 2.4 1.6 1.2
Deflection < L/350 18.8 10.6 6.8 4.7 3.5 2.6 1.7 1.0 0.6
DOUBLE C SECTION
Single & double spans:
No lateral restraint 23.2 17.4 13.9 11.6 10.0 7.2 3.8 2.3 1.5
Restraint at mid-span 23.2 17.4 13.9 11.6 10.0 8.7 7.0 5.8 3.9
Full lateral restraint 23.2 17.4 13.9 11.6 10.0 8.7 7.0 5.8 5.0
Single span:
Deflection < L/250 52.7 29.7 19.0 13.2 9.7 7.4 4.7 3.3 2.4
Deflection < L/350 37.7 21.2 13.6 9.4 6.9 5.3 3.4 2.1 1.3
Note: Deflection is calculated for self weight plus imposed load

Web Crushing at Support for Single Span

Design Case Maximum load (kN) at support, for bearing width (mm)
35 50 75 100 125 150
SINGLE SECTION:
No restraint 7.1 7.7 8.6 9.5 10.4 11.3
Restrained 17.6 18.8 20.6 22.0 23.3 24.5
DOUBLE SECTION:
No restraint 14.3 15.4 17.2 19.0 20.9 22.7
Restrained 35.1 37.7 41.2 44.1 46.7 49.0
For double span beams, web cleats should be provided to prevent crushing at internal supports
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BENDING Table 59

GENERIC C SECTION Depth 150 mm Thickness 1.8 mm

Design Strength 350 N/mm2

Uniformly Distributed Load

Design Case Maximum working load (kN) on one span, for span (m)
2.0 2.5 3.0 3.5 4.0 4.5 5.0 6.0 7.0
SINGLE C SECTION
Single & double spans:
No lateral restraint 20.3 15.4 9.4 6.1 4.2 3.0 2.2 1.4 0.9
Restraint at mid-span 20.3 16.2 13.5 11.6 10.1 9.0 7.0 4.2 2.7
Full lateral restraint 20.3 16.2 13.5 11.6 10.1 9.0 8.1 6.8 5.8
Single span:
Deflection < L/250 27.4 17.6 12.2 9.0 6.9 5.4 4.4 3.0 2.2
Deflection < L/350 19.6 12.5 8.7 6.4 4.9 3.9 3.1 1.9 1.2
Double span:
Deflection < L/250 45.7 29.3 20.3 14.9 11.4 9.0 7.3 5.1 3.7
Deflection < L/350 32.7 20.9 14.5 10.7 8.2 6.5 5.2 3.2 2.0
DOUBLE C SECTION
Single & double spans:
No lateral restraint 40.5 32.4 27.0 19.8 13.6 9.7 7.2 4.3 2.8
Restraint at mid-span 40.5 32.4 27.0 23.1 20.3 18.0 16.2 13.3 8.8
Full lateral restraint 40.5 32.4 27.0 23.1 20.3 18.0 16.2 13.5 11.6
Single span:
Deflection < L/250 54.9 35.1 24.4 17.9 13.7 10.8 8.8 6.1 4.5
Deflection < L/350 39.2 25.1 17.4 12.8 9.8 7.7 6.3 3.8 2.4
Double span:
Deflection < L/250 91.4 58.5 40.6 29.9 22.9 18.1 14.6 10.2 7.5
Deflection < L/350 65.3 41.8 29.0 21.3 16.3 12.9 10.5 6.3 4.0
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Central Point Load

Design Case Maximum working load (kN) on one span, for span (m)
1.5 2.0 2.5 3.0 3.5 4.0 5.0 6.0 7.0
SINGLE C SECTION
Single & double spans:
No lateral restraint 13.5 10.1 8.1 5.6 3.6 2.5 1.3 0.8 0.5
Restraint at mid-span 13.5 10.1 8.1 6.8 5.8 5.1 3.5 2.1 1.3
Full lateral restraint 13.5 10.1 8.1 6.8 5.8 5.1 4.1 3.4 2.9
Single span:
Deflection < L/250 30.5 17.1 11.0 7.6 5.6 4.3 2.7 1.9 1.4
Deflection < L/350 21.8 12.2 7.8 5.4 4.0 3.1 2.0 1.2 0.7
DOUBLE C SECTION
Single & double spans:
No lateral restraint 27.0 20.3 16.2 13.5 11.2 8.1 4.3 2.6 1.7
Restraint at mid-span 27.0 20.3 16.2 13.5 11.6 10.1 8.1 6.6 4.4
Full lateral restraint 27.0 20.3 16.2 13.5 11.6 10.1 8.1 6.8 5.8
Single span:
Deflection < L/250 61.0 34.3 21.9 15.2 11.2 8.6 5.5 3.8 2.8
Deflection < L/350 43.5 24.5 15.7 10.9 8.0 6.1 3.9 2.4 1.5
Note: Deflection is calculated for self weight plus imposed load

Web Crushing at Support for Single Span

Design Case Maximum load (kN) at support, for bearing width (mm)
35 50 75 100 125 150
SINGLE SECTION:
No restraint 9.1 9.7 10.7 11.8 12.9 13.9
Restrained 21.5 23.0 25.0 26.8 28.3 29.7
DOUBLE SECTION:
No restraint 18.1 19.4 21.5 23.6 25.7 27.8
Restrained 43.0 46.0 50.1 53.5 56.6 59.4
For double span beams, web cleats should be provided to prevent crushing at internal supports
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BENDING Table 60

GENERIC C SECTION Depth 165 mm Thickness 1.6 mm

Design Strength 350 N/mm2

Uniformly Distributed Load

Design Case Maximum working load (kN) on one span, for span (m)
2.0 2.5 3.0 3.5 4.0 4.5 5.0 6.0 7.0
SINGLE C SECTION
Single & double spans:
No lateral restraint 19.3 15.5 9.5 6.1 4.1 3.0 2.2 1.3 0.9
Restraint at mid-span 19.3 15.5 12.9 11.1 9.7 8.6 7.1 4.2 2.7
Full lateral restraint 19.3 15.5 12.9 11.1 9.7 8.6 7.7 6.4 5.5
Single span:
Deflection < L/250 29.0 18.5 12.9 9.5 7.2 5.7 4.6 3.2 2.4
Deflection < L/350 20.7 13.2 9.2 6.8 5.2 4.1 3.3 2.0 1.3
Double span:
Deflection < L/250 48.3 30.9 21.5 15.8 12.1 9.5 7.7 5.4 3.9
Deflection < L/350 34.5 22.1 15.3 11.3 8.6 6.8 5.5 3.4 2.1
DOUBLE C SECTION
Single & double spans:
No lateral restraint 38.7 30.9 25.8 19.3 13.2 9.4 7.0 4.1 2.7
Restraint at mid-span 38.7 30.9 25.8 22.1 19.3 17.2 15.5 12.9 8.6
Full lateral restraint 38.7 30.9 25.8 22.1 19.3 17.2 15.5 12.9 11.1
Single span:
Deflection < L/250 57.9 37.1 25.7 18.9 14.5 11.4 9.3 6.4 4.7
Deflection < L/350 41.4 26.5 18.4 13.5 10.3 8.2 6.6 4.0 2.5
Double span:
Deflection < L/250 96.6 61.8 42.9 31.5 24.1 19.1 15.4 10.7 7.9
Deflection < L/350 69.0 44.1 30.7 22.5 17.2 13.6 11.0 6.7 4.2
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Central Point Load

Design Case Maximum working load (kN) on one span, for span (m)
1.5 2.0 2.5 3.0 3.5 4.0 5.0 6.0 7.0
SINGLE C SECTION
Single & double spans:
No lateral restraint 12.9 9.7 7.7 5.6 3.6 2.5 1.3 0.8 0.5
Restraint at mid-span 12.9 9.7 7.7 6.4 5.5 4.8 3.5 2.1 1.3
Full lateral restraint 12.9 9.7 7.7 6.4 5.5 4.8 3.9 3.2 2.8
Single span:
Deflection < L/250 32.2 18.1 11.6 8.0 5.9 4.5 2.9 2.0 1.5
Deflection < L/350 23.0 12.9 8.3 5.7 4.2 3.2 2.1 1.3 0.8
DOUBLE C SECTION
Single & double spans:
No lateral restraint 25.8 19.3 15.5 12.9 11.1 7.9 4.2 2.5 1.6
Restraint at mid-span 25.8 19.3 15.5 12.9 11.1 9.7 7.7 6.4 4.3
Full lateral restraint 25.8 19.3 15.5 12.9 11.1 9.7 7.7 6.4 5.5
Single span:
Deflection < L/250 64.4 36.2 23.2 16.1 11.8 9.1 5.8 4.0 3.0
Deflection < L/350 46.0 25.9 16.6 11.5 8.4 6.5 4.1 2.5 1.6
Note: Deflection is calculated for self weight plus imposed load

Web Crushing at Support for Single Span

Design Case Maximum load (kN) at support, for bearing width (mm)
35 50 75 100 125 150
SINGLE SECTION:
No restraint 7.0 7.5 8.4 9.3 10.2 11.1
Restrained 17.8 19.0 20.8 22.3 23.6 24.8
DOUBLE SECTION:
No restraint 14.0 15.1 16.8 18.6 20.4 22.2
Restrained 35.5 38.1 41.6 44.6 47.2 49.6
For double span beams, web cleats should be provided to prevent crushing at internal supports
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Building Design Using Cold Formed Steel Sections: Structural Design to BS 5950-5:1998. Section Properties and Load Tables - Load Capacity Tables for S350 beams and columns

BENDING Table 61

GENERIC C SECTION Depth 165 mm Thickness 1.8 mm

Design Strength 350 N/mm2

Uniformly Distributed Load

Design Case Maximum working load (kN) on one span, for span (m)
2.0 2.5 3.0 3.5 4.0 4.5 5.0 6.0 7.0
SINGLE C SECTION
Single & double spans:
No lateral restraint 22.5 17.4 10.6 6.8 4.7 3.3 2.5 1.5 1.0
Restraint at mid-span 22.5 18.0 15.0 12.9 11.3 10.0 7.9 4.7 3.0
Full lateral restraint 22.5 18.0 15.0 12.9 11.3 10.0 9.0 7.5 6.4
Single span:
Deflection < L/250 33.6 21.5 14.9 11.0 8.4 6.6 5.4 3.7 2.7
Deflection < L/350 24.0 15.3 10.7 7.8 6.0 4.7 3.8 2.3 1.5
Double span:
Deflection < L/250 56.0 35.8 24.9 18.3 14.0 11.1 9.0 6.2 4.6
Deflection < L/350 40.0 25.6 17.8 13.1 10.0 7.9 6.4 3.9 2.4
DOUBLE C SECTION
Single & double spans:
No lateral restraint 45.1 36.1 30.1 21.7 14.9 10.6 7.9 4.7 3.1
Restraint at mid-span 45.1 36.1 30.1 25.8 22.5 20.0 18.0 14.7 9.7
Full lateral restraint 45.1 36.1 30.1 25.8 22.5 20.0 18.0 15.0 12.9
Single span:
Deflection < L/250 67.1 43.0 29.8 21.9 16.8 13.3 10.7 7.5 5.5
Deflection < L/350 48.0 30.7 21.3 15.7 12.0 9.5 7.7 4.7 2.9
Double span:
Deflection < L/250 111.9 71.6 49.7 36.5 28.0 22.1 17.9 12.4 9.1
Deflection < L/350 79.9 51.2 35.5 26.1 20.0 15.8 12.8 7.8 4.9
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Central Point Load

Design Case Maximum working load (kN) on one span, for span (m)
1.5 2.0 2.5 3.0 3.5 4.0 5.0 6.0 7.0
SINGLE C SECTION
Single & double spans:
No lateral restraint 15.0 11.3 9.0 6.3 4.1 2.8 1.5 0.9 0.6
Restraint at mid-span 15.0 11.3 9.0 7.5 6.4 5.6 4.0 2.4 1.5
Full lateral restraint 15.0 11.3 9.0 7.5 6.4 5.6 4.5 3.8 3.2
Single span:
Deflection < L/250 37.3 21.0 13.4 9.3 6.9 5.2 3.4 2.3 1.7
Deflection < L/350 26.6 15.0 9.6 6.7 4.9 3.7 2.4 1.5 0.9
DOUBLE C SECTION
Single & double spans:
No lateral restraint 30.1 22.5 18.0 15.0 12.5 8.9 4.7 2.8 1.8
Restraint at mid-span 30.1 22.5 18.0 15.0 12.9 11.3 9.0 7.4 4.8
Full lateral restraint 30.1 22.5 18.0 15.0 12.9 11.3 9.0 7.5 6.4
Single span:
Deflection < L/250 74.6 42.0 26.9 18.7 13.7 10.5 6.7 4.7 3.4
Deflection < L/350 53.3 30.0 19.2 13.3 9.8 7.5 4.8 2.9 1.8
Note: Deflection is calculated for self weight plus imposed load

Web Crushing at Support for Single Span

Design Case Maximum load (kN) at support, for bearing width (mm)
35 50 75 100 125 150
SINGLE SECTION:
No restraint 8.9 9.5 10.6 11.6 12.6 13.7
Restrained 21.7 23.2 25.3 27.0 28.6 30.0
DOUBLE SECTION:
No restraint 17.8 19.0 21.1 23.2 25.2 27.3
Restrained 43.4 46.4 50.6 54.1 57.2 59.9
For double span beams, web cleats should be provided to prevent crushing at internal supports
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Building Design Using Cold Formed Steel Sections: Structural Design to BS 5950-5:1998. Section Properties and Load Tables - Load Capacity Tables for S350 beams and columns

BENDING Table 62

GENERIC C SECTION Depth 180 mm Thickness 1.6 mm

Design Strength 350 N/mm2

Uniformly Distributed Load

Design Case Maximum working load (kN) on one span, for span (m)
2.0 2.5 3.0 3.5 4.0 4.5 5.0 6.0 7.0
SINGLE C SECTION
Single & double spans:
No lateral restraint 21.3 17.0 10.6 6.8 4.6 3.3 2.4 1.5 0.9
Restraint at mid-span 21.3 17.0 14.2 12.2 10.6 9.5 7.9 4.7 3.0
Full lateral restraint 21.3 17.0 14.2 12.2 10.6 9.5 8.5 7.1 6.1
Single span:
Deflection < L/250 34.7 22.2 15.4 11.3 8.7 6.9 5.6 3.9 2.8
Deflection < L/350 24.8 15.9 11.0 8.1 6.2 4.9 4.0 2.4 1.5
Double span:
Deflection < L/250 57.9 37.0 25.7 18.9 14.5 11.4 9.3 6.4 4.7
Deflection < L/350 41.3 26.4 18.4 13.5 10.3 8.2 6.6 4.0 2.5
DOUBLE C SECTION
Single & double spans:
No lateral restraint 42.5 34.0 28.4 21.1 14.4 10.2 7.5 4.5 2.9
Restraint at mid-span 42.5 34.0 28.4 24.3 21.3 18.9 17.0 14.2 9.4
Full lateral restraint 42.5 34.0 28.4 24.3 21.3 18.9 17.0 14.2 12.2
Single span:
Deflection < L/250 69.4 44.4 30.9 22.7 17.4 13.7 11.1 7.7 5.7
Deflection < L/350 49.6 31.7 22.0 16.2 12.4 9.8 7.9 4.8 3.0
Double span:
Deflection < L/250 115.7 74.1 51.4 37.8 28.9 22.9 18.5 12.9 9.4
Deflection < L/350 82.7 52.9 36.7 27.0 20.7 16.3 13.2 8.0 5.1
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Central Point Load

Design Case Maximum working load (kN) on one span, for span (m)
1.5 2.0 2.5 3.0 3.5 4.0 5.0 6.0 7.0
SINGLE C SECTION
Single & double spans:
No lateral restraint 14.2 10.6 8.5 6.3 4.1 2.8 1.5 0.9 0.6
Restraint at mid-span 14.2 10.6 8.5 7.1 6.1 5.3 4.0 2.3 1.5
Full lateral restraint 14.2 10.6 8.5 7.1 6.1 5.3 4.3 3.5 3.0
Single span:
Deflection < L/250 38.6 21.7 13.9 9.6 7.1 5.4 3.5 2.4 1.8
Deflection < L/350 27.6 15.5 9.9 6.9 5.1 3.9 2.5 1.5 0.9
DOUBLE C SECTION
Single & double spans:
No lateral restraint 28.4 21.3 17.0 14.2 12.2 8.6 4.5 2.7 1.7
Restraint at mid-span 28.4 21.3 17.0 14.2 12.2 10.6 8.5 7.1 4.7
Full lateral restraint 28.4 21.3 17.0 14.2 12.2 10.6 8.5 7.1 6.1
Single span:
Deflection < L/250 77.1 43.4 27.8 19.3 14.2 10.8 6.9 4.8 3.5
Deflection < L/350 55.1 31.0 19.8 13.8 10.1 7.7 5.0 3.0 1.9
Note: Deflection is calculated for self weight plus imposed load

Web Crushing at Support for Single Span

Design Case Maximum load (kN) at support, for bearing width (mm)
35 50 75 100 125 150
SINGLE SECTION:
No restraint 6.8 7.4 8.2 9.1 10.0 10.9
Restrained 18.0 19.3 21.0 22.5 23.9 25.1
DOUBLE SECTION:
No restraint 13.7 14.7 16.5 18.2 20.0 21.7
Restrained 35.9 38.5 42.1 45.1 47.7 50.1
For double span beams, web cleats should be provided to prevent crushing at internal supports
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Building Design Using Cold Formed Steel Sections: Structural Design to BS 5950-5:1998. Section Properties and Load Tables - Load Capacity Tables for S350 beams and columns

BENDING Table 63

GENERIC C SECTION Depth 180 mm Thickness 1.8 mm

Design Strength 350 N/mm2

Uniformly Distributed Load

Design Case Maximum working load (kN) on one span, for span (m)
2.0 2.5 3.0 3.5 4.0 4.5 5.0 6.0 7.0
SINGLE C SECTION
Single & double spans:
No lateral restraint 24.8 19.5 11.8 7.6 5.2 3.7 2.8 1.7 1.1
Restraint at mid-span 24.8 19.9 16.6 14.2 12.4 11.0 8.8 5.2 3.4
Full lateral restraint 24.8 19.9 16.6 14.2 12.4 11.0 9.9 8.3 7.1
Single span:
Deflection < L/250 40.3 25.8 17.9 13.2 10.1 8.0 6.5 4.5 3.3
Deflection < L/350 28.8 18.4 12.8 9.4 7.2 5.7 4.6 2.8 1.8
Double span:
Deflection < L/250 67.2 43.0 29.9 22.0 16.8 13.3 10.8 7.5 5.5
Deflection < L/350 48.0 30.7 21.3 15.7 12.0 9.5 7.7 4.7 2.9
DOUBLE C SECTION
Single & double spans:
No lateral restraint 49.7 39.7 33.1 23.6 16.1 11.5 8.5 5.1 3.3
Restraint at mid-span 49.7 39.7 33.1 28.4 24.8 22.1 19.9 16.1 10.5
Full lateral restraint 49.7 39.7 33.1 28.4 24.8 22.1 19.9 16.6 14.2
Single span:
Deflection < L/250 80.7 51.6 35.9 26.3 20.2 15.9 12.9 9.0 6.6
Deflection < L/350 57.6 36.9 25.6 18.8 14.4 11.4 9.2 5.6 3.5
Double span:
Deflection < L/250 134.5 86.1 59.8 43.9 33.6 26.6 21.5 14.9 11.0
Deflection < L/350 96.1 61.5 42.7 31.4 24.0 19.0 15.4 9.3 5.9
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Central Point Load

Design Case Maximum working load (kN) on one span, for span (m)
1.5 2.0 2.5 3.0 3.5 4.0 5.0 6.0 7.0
SINGLE C SECTION
Single & double spans:
No lateral restraint 16.6 12.4 9.9 7.0 4.5 3.1 1.7 1.0 0.7
Restraint at mid-span 16.6 12.4 9.9 8.3 7.1 6.2 4.4 2.6 1.7
Full lateral restraint 16.6 12.4 9.9 8.3 7.1 6.2 5.0 4.1 3.5
Single span:
Deflection < L/250 44.8 25.2 16.1 11.2 8.2 6.3 4.0 2.8 2.1
Deflection < L/350 32.0 18.0 11.5 8.0 5.9 4.5 2.9 1.8 1.1
DOUBLE C SECTION
Single & double spans:
No lateral restraint 33.1 24.8 19.9 16.6 13.7 9.6 5.1 3.0 2.0
Restraint at mid-span 33.1 24.8 19.9 16.6 14.2 12.4 9.9 8.1 5.3
Full lateral restraint 33.1 24.8 19.9 16.6 14.2 12.4 9.9 8.3 7.1
Single span:
Deflection < L/250 89.7 50.4 32.3 22.4 16.5 12.6 8.1 5.6 4.1
Deflection < L/350 64.0 36.0 23.1 16.0 11.8 9.0 5.8 3.5 2.2
Note: Deflection is calculated for self weight plus imposed load

Web Crushing at Support for Single Span

Design Case Maximum load (kN) at support, for bearing width (mm)
35 50 75 100 125 150
SINGLE SECTION:
No restraint 8.7 9.3 10.4 11.4 12.4 13.4
Restrained 21.9 23.5 25.5 27.3 28.9 30.3
DOUBLE SECTION:
No restraint 17.5 18.7 20.7 22.7 24.8 26.8
Restrained 43.9 46.9 51.1 54.6 57.7 60.5
For double span beams, web cleats should be provided to prevent crushing at internal supports
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BENDING Table 64

GENERIC C SECTION Depth 180 mm Thickness 2.0 mm

Design Strength 350 N/mm2

Uniformly Distributed Load

Design Case Maximum working load (kN) on one span, for span (m)
2.0 2.5 3.0 3.5 4.0 4.5 5.0 6.0 7.0
SINGLE C SECTION
Single & double spans:
No lateral restraint 28.2 21.5 13.1 8.4 5.8 4.1 3.1 1.9 1.2
Restraint at mid-span 28.2 22.6 18.8 16.1 14.1 12.5 9.7 5.8 3.7
Full lateral restraint 28.2 22.6 18.8 16.1 14.1 12.5 11.3 9.4 8.1
Single span:
Deflection < L/250 45.7 29.3 20.3 14.9 11.4 9.0 7.3 5.1 3.7
Deflection < L/350 32.7 20.9 14.5 10.7 8.2 6.5 5.2 3.2 2.0
Double span:
Deflection < L/250 76.2 48.8 33.9 24.9 19.1 15.1 12.2 8.5 6.2
Deflection < L/350 54.4 34.8 24.2 17.8 13.6 10.8 8.7 5.3 3.3
DOUBLE C SECTION
Single & double spans:
No lateral restraint 56.4 45.1 37.6 26.1 17.9 12.8 9.5 5.7 3.7
Restraint at mid-span 56.4 45.1 37.6 32.2 28.2 25.1 22.6 17.8 11.7
Full lateral restraint 56.4 45.1 37.6 32.2 28.2 25.1 22.6 18.8 16.1
Single span:
Deflection < L/250 91.5 58.5 40.7 29.9 22.9 18.1 14.6 10.2 7.5
Deflection < L/350 65.3 41.8 29.0 21.3 16.3 12.9 10.5 6.4 4.0
Double span:
Deflection < L/250 152.4 97.6 67.8 49.8 38.1 30.1 24.4 16.9 12.4
Deflection < L/350 108.9 69.7 48.4 35.6 27.2 21.5 17.4 10.6 6.7
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Central Point Load

Design Case Maximum working load (kN) on one span, for span (m)
1.5 2.0 2.5 3.0 3.5 4.0 5.0 6.0 7.0
SINGLE C SECTION
Single & double spans:
No lateral restraint 18.8 14.1 11.3 7.7 5.0 3.5 1.9 1.1 0.7
Restraint at mid-span 18.8 14.1 11.3 9.4 8.1 7.1 4.9 2.9 1.9
Full lateral restraint 18.8 14.1 11.3 9.4 8.1 7.1 5.6 4.7 4.0
Single span:
Deflection < L/250 50.8 28.6 18.3 12.7 9.3 7.1 4.6 3.2 2.3
Deflection < L/350 36.3 20.4 13.1 9.1 6.7 5.1 3.3 2.0 1.2
DOUBLE C SECTION
Single & double spans:
No lateral restraint 37.6 28.2 22.6 18.8 15.2 10.7 5.7 3.4 2.2
Restraint at mid-span 37.6 28.2 22.6 18.8 16.1 14.1 11.3 8.9 5.8
Full lateral restraint 37.6 28.2 22.6 18.8 16.1 14.1 11.3 9.4 8.1
Single span:
Deflection < L/250 101.6 57.2 36.6 25.4 18.7 14.3 9.1 6.4 4.7
Deflection < L/350 72.6 40.8 26.1 18.1 13.3 10.2 6.5 4.0 2.5
Note: Deflection is calculated for self weight plus imposed load

Web Crushing at Support for Single Span

Design Case Maximum load (kN) at support, for bearing width (mm)
35 50 75 100 125 150
SINGLE SECTION:
No restraint 10.8 11.5 12.7 13.8 15.0 16.2
Restrained 26.3 28.0 30.5 32.5 34.3 35.9
DOUBLE SECTION:
No restraint 21.7 23.1 25.4 27.7 30.0 32.3
Restrained 52.5 56.1 60.9 65.0 68.6 71.8
For double span beams, web cleats should be provided to prevent crushing at internal supports
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BENDING Table 65

GENERIC C SECTION Depth 200 mm Thickness 1.6 mm

Design Strength 350 N/mm2

Uniformly Distributed Load

Design Case Maximum working load (kN) on one span, for span (m)
2.0 2.5 3.0 3.5 4.0 4.5 5.0 6.0 7.0
SINGLE C SECTION
Single & double spans:
No lateral restraint 23.8 19.1 12.0 7.7 5.2 3.7 2.7 1.6 1.1
Restraint at mid-span 23.8 19.1 15.9 13.6 11.9 10.6 9.0 5.3 3.4
Full lateral restraint 23.8 19.1 15.9 13.6 11.9 10.6 9.5 7.9 6.8
Single span:
Deflection < L/250 43.1 27.6 19.2 14.1 10.8 8.5 6.9 4.8 3.5
Deflection < L/350 30.8 19.7 13.7 10.1 7.7 6.1 4.9 3.0 1.9
Double span:
Deflection < L/250 71.9 46.0 32.0 23.5 18.0 14.2 11.5 8.0 5.9
Deflection < L/350 51.4 32.9 22.8 16.8 12.8 10.1 8.2 5.0 3.1
DOUBLE C SECTION
Single & double spans:
No lateral restraint 47.6 38.1 31.8 23.4 15.9 11.3 8.3 4.9 3.2
Restraint at mid-span 47.6 38.1 31.8 27.2 23.8 21.2 19.1 15.9 10.4
Full lateral restraint 47.6 38.1 31.8 27.2 23.8 21.2 19.1 15.9 13.6
Single span:
Deflection < L/250 86.3 55.2 38.3 28.2 21.6 17.0 13.8 9.6 7.0
Deflection < L/350 61.6 39.4 27.4 20.1 15.4 12.2 9.9 6.0 3.8
Double span:
Deflection < L/250 143.8 92.0 63.9 47.0 35.9 28.4 23.0 16.0 11.7
Deflection < L/350 102.7 65.7 45.6 33.5 25.7 20.3 16.4 10.0 6.3
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Central Point Load

Design Case Maximum working load (kN) on one span, for span (m)
1.5 2.0 2.5 3.0 3.5 4.0 5.0 6.0 7.0
SINGLE C SECTION
Single & double spans:
No lateral restraint 15.9 11.9 9.5 7.2 4.6 3.1 1.7 1.0 0.6
Restraint at mid-span 15.9 11.9 9.5 7.9 6.8 6.0 4.5 2.7 1.7
Full lateral restraint 15.9 11.9 9.5 7.9 6.8 6.0 4.8 4.0 3.4
Single span:
Deflection < L/250 47.9 27.0 17.3 12.0 8.8 6.7 4.3 3.0 2.2
Deflection < L/350 34.2 19.3 12.3 8.6 6.3 4.8 3.1 1.9 1.2
DOUBLE C SECTION
Single & double spans:
No lateral restraint 31.8 23.8 19.1 15.9 13.6 9.5 5.0 3.0 1.9
Restraint at mid-span 31.8 23.8 19.1 15.9 13.6 11.9 9.5 7.9 5.2
Full lateral restraint 31.8 23.8 19.1 15.9 13.6 11.9 9.5 7.9 6.8
Single span:
Deflection < L/250 95.9 53.9 34.5 24.0 17.6 13.5 8.6 6.0 4.4
Deflection < L/350 68.5 38.5 24.7 17.1 12.6 9.6 6.2 3.7 2.4
Note: Deflection is calculated for self weight plus imposed load

Web Crushing at Support for Single Span

Design Case Maximum load (kN) at support, for bearing width (mm)
35 50 75 100 125 150
SINGLE SECTION:
No restraint 6.6 7.2 8.0 8.9 9.7 10.6
Restrained 18.2 19.5 21.3 22.9 24.2 25.4
DOUBLE SECTION:
No restraint 13.3 14.3 16.0 17.7 19.4 21.1
Restrained 36.4 39.1 42.7 45.7 48.4 50.8
For double span beams, web cleats should be provided to prevent crushing at internal supports
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BENDING Table 66

GENERIC C SECTION Depth 200 mm Thickness 1.8 mm

Design Strength 350 N/mm2

Uniformly Distributed Load

Design Case Maximum working load (kN) on one span, for span (m)
2.0 2.5 3.0 3.5 4.0 4.5 5.0 6.0 7.0
SINGLE C SECTION
Single & double spans:
No lateral restraint 27.9 22.3 13.5 8.6 5.9 4.2 3.1 1.9 1.2
Restraint at mid-span 27.9 22.3 18.6 15.9 14.0 12.4 10.1 6.0 3.8
Full lateral restraint 27.9 22.3 18.6 15.9 14.0 12.4 11.2 9.3 8.0
Single span:
Deflection < L/250 50.3 32.2 22.4 16.4 12.6 9.9 8.1 5.6 4.1
Deflection < L/350 35.9 23.0 16.0 11.7 9.0 7.1 5.8 3.5 2.2
Double span:
Deflection < L/250 83.9 53.7 37.3 27.4 21.0 16.6 13.4 9.3 6.8
Deflection < L/350 59.9 38.3 26.6 19.6 15.0 11.8 9.6 5.8 3.7
DOUBLE C SECTION
Single & double spans:
No lateral restraint 55.8 44.6 37.2 26.2 17.8 12.7 9.4 5.6 3.6
Restraint at mid-span 55.8 44.6 37.2 31.9 27.9 24.8 22.3 18.0 11.6
Full lateral restraint 55.8 44.6 37.2 31.9 27.9 24.8 22.3 18.6 15.9
Single span:
Deflection < L/250 100.7 64.4 44.7 32.9 25.2 19.9 16.1 11.2 8.2
Deflection < L/350 71.9 46.0 32.0 23.5 18.0 14.2 11.5 7.0 4.4
Double span:
Deflection < L/250 167.8 107.4 74.6 54.8 41.9 33.1 26.8 18.6 13.7
Deflection < L/350 119.8 76.7 53.3 39.1 30.0 23.7 19.2 11.7 7.3
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Central Point Load

Design Case Maximum working load (kN) on one span, for span (m)
1.5 2.0 2.5 3.0 3.5 4.0 5.0 6.0 7.0
SINGLE C SECTION
Single & double spans:
No lateral restraint 18.6 14.0 11.2 8.0 5.2 3.5 1.9 1.1 0.7
Restraint at mid-span 18.6 14.0 11.2 9.3 8.0 7.0 5.0 3.0 1.9
Full lateral restraint 18.6 14.0 11.2 9.3 8.0 7.0 5.6 4.7 4.0
Single span:
Deflection < L/250 55.9 31.5 20.1 14.0 10.3 7.9 5.0 3.5 2.6
Deflection < L/350 39.9 22.5 14.4 10.0 7.3 5.6 3.6 2.2 1.4
DOUBLE C SECTION
Single & double spans:
No lateral restraint 37.2 27.9 22.3 18.6 15.3 10.7 5.6 3.3 2.2
Restraint at mid-span 37.2 27.9 22.3 18.6 15.9 14.0 11.2 9.0 5.8
Full lateral restraint 37.2 27.9 22.3 18.6 15.9 14.0 11.2 9.3 8.0
Single span:
Deflection < L/250 111.8 62.9 40.3 28.0 20.5 15.7 10.1 7.0 5.1
Deflection < L/350 79.9 44.9 28.8 20.0 14.7 11.2 7.2 4.4 2.8
Note: Deflection is calculated for self weight plus imposed load

Web Crushing at Support for Single Span

Design Case Maximum load (kN) at support, for bearing width (mm)
35 50 75 100 125 150
SINGLE SECTION:
No restraint 8.5 9.1 10.1 11.1 12.1 13.1
Restrained 22.2 23.8 25.9 27.7 29.2 30.7
DOUBLE SECTION:
No restraint 17.0 18.2 20.2 22.2 24.2 26.1
Restrained 44.4 47.5 51.8 55.3 58.5 61.3
For double span beams, web cleats should be provided to prevent crushing at internal supports
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BENDING Table 67

GENERIC C SECTION Depth 200 mm Thickness 2.0 mm

Design Strength 350 N/mm2

Uniformly Distributed Load

Design Case Maximum working load (kN) on one span, for span (m)
3.0 3.5 4.0 4.5 5.0 5.5 6.0 7.0 8.0
SINGLE C SECTION
Single & double spans:
No lateral restraint 14.9 9.5 6.5 4.7 3.5 2.7 2.1 1.4 1.0
Restraint at mid-span 21.2 18.2 15.9 14.1 11.1 8.5 6.6 4.2 2.9
Full lateral restraint 21.2 18.2 15.9 14.1 12.7 11.6 10.6 9.1 7.9
Single span:
Deflection < L/250 25.4 18.7 14.3 11.3 9.2 7.6 6.4 4.7 3.6
Deflection < L/350 18.2 13.4 10.2 8.1 6.5 5.2 4.0 2.5 1.7
Double span:
Deflection < L/250 42.4 31.2 23.8 18.8 15.3 12.6 10.6 7.8 6.0
Deflection < L/350 30.3 22.3 17.0 13.5 10.9 8.6 6.6 4.2 2.8
DOUBLE C SECTION
Single & double spans:
No lateral restraint 42.4 29.0 19.8 14.1 10.4 8.0 6.2 4.1 2.8
Restraint at mid-span 42.4 36.3 31.8 28.3 25.4 23.1 19.9 12.9 8.8
Full lateral restraint 42.4 36.3 31.8 28.3 25.4 23.1 21.2 18.2 15.9
Single span:
Deflection < L/250 50.9 37.4 28.6 22.6 18.3 15.1 12.7 9.3 7.2
Deflection < L/350 36.3 26.7 20.4 16.2 13.1 10.3 7.9 5.0 3.4
Double span:
Deflection < L/250 84.8 62.3 47.7 37.7 30.5 25.2 21.2 15.6 11.9
Deflection < L/350 60.6 44.5 34.1 26.9 21.8 17.2 13.2 8.3 5.6
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Central Point Load

Design Case Maximum working load (kN) on one span, for span (m)
2.0 2.5 3.0 3.5 4.0 5.0 6.0 7.0 8.0
SINGLE C SECTION
Single & double spans:
No lateral restraint 15.9 12.7 8.8 5.7 3.9 2.1 1.3 0.8 0.6
Restraint at mid-span 15.9 12.7 10.6 9.1 7.9 5.6 3.3 2.1 1.4
Full lateral restraint 15.9 12.7 10.6 9.1 7.9 6.4 5.3 4.5 4.0
Single span:
Deflection < L/250 35.8 22.9 15.9 11.7 8.9 5.7 4.0 2.9 2.2
Deflection < L/350 25.6 16.4 11.4 8.3 6.4 4.1 2.5 1.6 1.0
DOUBLE C SECTION
Single & double spans:
No lateral restraint 31.8 25.4 21.2 16.9 11.8 6.3 3.7 2.4 1.7
Restraint at mid-span 31.8 25.4 21.2 18.2 15.9 12.7 9.9 6.4 4.4
Full lateral restraint 31.8 25.4 21.2 18.2 15.9 12.7 10.6 9.1 7.9
Single span:
Deflection < L/250 71.5 45.8 31.8 23.4 17.9 11.4 7.9 5.8 4.5
Deflection < L/350 51.1 32.7 22.7 16.7 12.8 8.2 5.0 3.1 2.1
Note: Deflection is calculated for self weight plus imposed load

Web Crushing at Support for Single Span

Design Case Maximum load (kN) at support, for bearing width (mm)
35 50 75 100 125 150
SINGLE SECTION:
No restraint 10.6 11.3 12.4 13.5 14.7 15.8
Restrained 26.6 28.4 30.8 32.9 34.7 36.3
DOUBLE SECTION:
No restraint 21.2 22.6 24.8 27.1 29.3 31.6
Restrained 53.2 56.7 61.6 65.8 69.4 72.7
For double span beams, web cleats should be provided to prevent crushing at internal supports
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BENDING Table 68

GENERIC C SECTION Depth 220 mm Thickness 2.0 mm

Design Strength 350 N/mm2

Uniformly Distributed Load

Design Case Maximum working load (kN) on one span, for span (m)
3.0 3.5 4.0 4.5 5.0 5.5 6.0 7.0 8.0
SINGLE C SECTION
Single & double spans:
No lateral restraint 16.7 10.7 7.3 5.2 3.9 3.0 2.3 1.5 1.1
Restraint at mid-span 23.6 20.2 17.7 15.7 12.5 9.5 7.4 4.7 3.2
Full lateral restraint 23.6 20.2 17.7 15.7 14.1 12.9 11.8 10.1 8.8
Single span:
Deflection < L/250 31.1 22.9 17.5 13.8 11.2 9.3 7.8 5.7 4.4
Deflection < L/350 22.2 16.3 12.5 9.9 8.0 6.3 4.9 3.1 2.1
Double span:
Deflection < L/250 51.9 38.1 29.2 23.1 18.7 15.4 13.0 9.5 7.3
Deflection < L/350 37.1 27.2 20.8 16.5 13.3 10.5 8.1 5.1 3.4
DOUBLE C SECTION
Single & double spans:
No lateral restraint 47.2 31.8 21.6 15.4 11.4 8.7 6.8 4.4 3.0
Restraint at mid-span 47.2 40.4 35.4 31.4 28.3 25.7 21.9 14.1 9.6
Full lateral restraint 47.2 40.4 35.4 31.4 28.3 25.7 23.6 20.2 17.7
Single span:
Deflection < L/250 62.3 45.7 35.0 27.7 22.4 18.5 15.6 11.4 8.8
Deflection < L/350 44.5 32.7 25.0 19.8 16.0 12.6 9.7 6.1 4.1
Double span:
Deflection < L/250 103.8 76.2 58.4 46.1 37.4 30.9 25.9 19.1 14.6
Deflection < L/350 74.1 54.5 41.7 32.9 26.7 21.0 16.2 10.2 6.8
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Central Point Load

Design Case Maximum working load (kN) on one span, for span (m)
2.0 2.5 3.0 3.5 4.0 5.0 6.0 7.0 8.0
SINGLE C SECTION
Single & double spans:
No lateral restraint 17.7 14.1 9.9 6.4 4.4 2.3 1.4 0.9 0.6
Restraint at mid-span 17.7 14.1 11.8 10.1 8.8 6.3 3.7 2.4 1.6
Full lateral restraint 17.7 14.1 11.8 10.1 8.8 7.1 5.9 5.1 4.4
Single span:
Deflection < L/250 43.8 28.0 19.5 14.3 10.9 7.0 4.9 3.6 2.7
Deflection < L/350 31.3 20.0 13.9 10.2 7.8 5.0 3.0 1.9 1.3
DOUBLE C SECTION
Single & double spans:
No lateral restraint 35.4 28.3 23.6 18.7 12.9 6.8 4.1 2.6 1.8
Restraint at mid-span 35.4 28.3 23.6 20.2 17.7 14.1 10.9 7.1 4.8
Full lateral restraint 35.4 28.3 23.6 20.2 17.7 14.1 11.8 10.1 8.8
Single span:
Deflection < L/250 87.6 56.0 38.9 28.6 21.9 14.0 9.7 7.1 5.5
Deflection < L/350 62.5 40.0 27.8 20.4 15.6 10.0 6.1 3.8 2.6
Note: Deflection is calculated for self weight plus imposed load

Web Crushing at Support for Single Span

Design Case Maximum load (kN) at support, for bearing width (mm)
35 50 75 100 125 150
SINGLE SECTION:
No restraint 10.4 11.0 12.1 13.2 14.3 15.4
Restrained 26.9 28.7 31.2 33.3 35.1 36.8
DOUBLE SECTION:
No restraint 20.7 22.1 24.3 26.5 28.7 30.9
Restrained 53.8 57.4 62.4 66.5 70.2 73.5
For double span beams, web cleats should be provided to prevent crushing at internal supports
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BENDING Table 69

GENERIC C SECTION Depth 220 mm Thickness 2.4 mm

Design Strength 350 N/mm2

Uniformly Distributed Load

Design Case Maximum working load (kN) on one span, for span (m)
3.0 3.5 4.0 4.5 5.0 5.5 6.0 7.0 8.0
SINGLE C SECTION
Single & double spans:
No lateral restraint 19.8 12.7 8.7 6.3 4.7 3.6 2.8 1.9 1.3
Restraint at mid-span 29.2 25.0 21.9 19.3 14.7 11.2 8.8 5.6 3.9
Full lateral restraint 29.2 25.0 21.9 19.5 17.5 15.9 14.6 12.5 11.0
Single span:
Deflection < L/250 38.5 28.3 21.7 17.1 13.9 11.5 9.6 7.1 5.4
Deflection < L/350 27.5 20.2 15.5 12.2 9.9 7.8 6.0 3.8 2.5
Double span:
Deflection < L/250 64.2 47.2 36.1 28.5 23.1 19.1 16.1 11.8 9.0
Deflection < L/350 45.9 33.7 25.8 20.4 16.5 13.0 10.0 6.3 4.2
DOUBLE C SECTION
Single & double spans:
No lateral restraint 56.7 37.7 25.8 18.5 13.7 10.5 8.2 5.4 3.8
Restraint at mid-span 58.4 50.1 43.8 38.9 35.1 31.9 25.9 16.8 11.4
Full lateral restraint 58.4 50.1 43.8 38.9 35.1 31.9 29.2 25.0 21.9
Single span:
Deflection < L/250 77.1 56.6 43.4 34.3 27.7 22.9 19.3 14.2 10.8
Deflection < L/350 55.0 40.4 31.0 24.5 19.8 15.6 12.0 7.6 5.1
Double span:
Deflection < L/250 128.4 94.4 72.3 57.1 46.2 38.2 32.1 23.6 18.1
Deflection < L/350 91.7 67.4 51.6 40.8 33.0 26.1 20.1 12.6 8.5
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Central Point Load

Design Case Maximum working load (kN) on one span, for span (m)
2.0 2.5 3.0 3.5 4.0 5.0 6.0 7.0 8.0
SINGLE C SECTION
Single & double spans:
No lateral restraint 21.9 17.5 11.7 7.6 5.2 2.8 1.7 1.1 0.8
Restraint at mid-span 21.9 17.5 14.6 12.5 11.0 7.4 4.4 2.8 1.9
Full lateral restraint 21.9 17.5 14.6 12.5 11.0 8.8 7.3 6.3 5.5
Single span:
Deflection < L/250 54.2 34.7 24.1 17.7 13.5 8.7 6.0 4.4 3.4
Deflection < L/350 38.7 24.8 17.2 12.6 9.7 6.2 3.8 2.4 1.6
DOUBLE C SECTION
Single & double spans:
No lateral restraint 43.8 35.1 29.2 22.2 15.4 8.2 4.9 3.2 2.3
Restraint at mid-span 43.8 35.1 29.2 25.0 21.9 17.5 13.0 8.4 5.7
Full lateral restraint 43.8 35.1 29.2 25.0 21.9 17.5 14.6 12.5 11.0
Single span:
Deflection < L/250 108.4 69.4 48.2 35.4 27.1 17.3 12.0 8.8 6.8
Deflection < L/350 77.4 49.5 34.4 25.3 19.4 12.4 7.5 4.7 3.2
Note: Deflection is calculated for self weight plus imposed load

Web Crushing at Support for Single Span

Design Case Maximum load (kN) at support, for bearing width (mm)
35 50 75 100 125 150
SINGLE SECTION:
No restraint 15.2 16.0 17.4 18.8 20.1 21.5
Restrained 36.8 39.1 42.3 45.0 47.3 49.5
DOUBLE SECTION:
No restraint 30.3 32.0 34.8 37.5 40.3 43.0
Restrained 73.5 78.2 84.6 89.9 94.7 99.0
For double span beams, web cleats should be provided to prevent crushing at internal supports
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BENDING Table 70

GENERIC C SECTION Depth 250 mm Thickness 2.4 mm

Design Strength 350 N/mm2

Uniformly Distributed Load

Design Case Maximum working load (kN) on one span, for span (m)
3.5 4.0 4.5 5.0 6.0 7.0 8.0 9.0 10.0
SINGLE C SECTION
Single & double spans:
No lateral restraint 14.8 10.1 7.2 5.4 3.2 2.1 1.5 1.1 0.9
Restraint at mid-span 29.1 25.4 22.6 17.2 10.2 6.5 4.5 3.2 2.4
Full lateral restraint 29.1 25.4 22.6 20.3 17.0 14.5 12.7 11.3 10.2
Single span:
Deflection < L/250 37.3 28.6 22.6 18.3 12.7 9.3 7.1 5.6 4.6
Deflection < L/350 26.7 20.4 16.1 13.1 7.9 5.0 3.4 2.4 1.7
Double span:
Deflection < L/250 62.2 47.7 37.7 30.5 21.2 15.6 11.9 9.4 7.6
Deflection < L/350 44.5 34.0 26.9 21.8 13.2 8.3 5.6 3.9 2.9
DOUBLE C SECTION
Single & double spans:
No lateral restraint 42.7 29.1 20.8 15.4 9.2 6.0 4.2 3.0 2.3
Restraint at mid-span 58.1 50.9 45.2 40.7 29.5 19.0 12.9 9.2 6.8
Full lateral restraint 58.1 50.9 45.2 40.7 33.9 29.1 25.4 22.6 20.3
Single span:
Deflection < L/250 74.7 57.2 45.2 36.6 25.4 18.7 14.3 11.3 9.1
Deflection < L/350 53.4 40.8 32.3 26.1 15.9 10.0 6.7 4.7 3.4
Double span:
Deflection < L/250 124.5 95.3 75.3 61.0 42.4 31.1 23.8 18.8 15.2
Deflection < L/350 88.9 68.1 53.8 43.6 26.5 16.7 11.2 7.8 5.7
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Central Point Load

Design Case Maximum working load (kN) on one span, for span (m)
2.0 3.0 4.0 5.0 6.0 7.0 8.0 9.0 10.0
SINGLE C SECTION
Single & double spans:
No lateral restraint 25.4 13.7 6.1 3.2 2.0 1.3 0.9 0.7 0.5
Restraint at mid-span 25.4 17.0 12.7 8.6 5.1 3.3 2.2 1.6 1.2
Full lateral restraint 25.4 17.0 12.7 10.2 8.5 7.3 6.4 5.7 5.1
Single span:
Deflection < L/250 71.5 31.8 17.9 11.4 7.9 5.8 4.5 3.5 2.9
Deflection < L/350 51.1 22.7 12.8 8.2 5.0 3.1 2.1 1.5 1.1
DOUBLE C SECTION
Single & double spans:
No lateral restraint 50.9 33.9 17.4 9.2 5.5 3.6 2.5 1.8 1.4
Restraint at mid-span 50.9 33.9 25.4 20.3 14.7 9.5 6.4 4.6 3.4
Full lateral restraint 50.9 33.9 25.4 20.3 17.0 14.5 12.7 11.3 10.2
Single span:
Deflection < L/250 143.0 63.5 35.7 22.9 15.9 11.7 8.9 7.1 5.7
Deflection < L/350 102.1 45.4 25.5 16.3 9.9 6.3 4.2 2.9 2.1
Note: Deflection is calculated for self weight plus imposed load

Web Crushing at Support for Single Span

Design Case Maximum load (kN) at support, for bearing width (mm)
35 50 75 100 125 150
SINGLE SECTION:
No restraint 14.8 15.6 16.9 18.2 19.6 20.9
Restrained 37.3 39.7 42.9 45.6 48.0 50.2
DOUBLE SECTION:
No restraint 29.5 31.1 33.8 36.5 39.2 41.8
Restrained 74.6 79.3 85.8 91.3 96.1 100.4
For double span beams, web cleats should be provided to prevent crushing at internal supports
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BENDING Table 71

GENERIC C SECTION Depth 300 mm Thickness 2.4 mm

Design Strength 350 N/mm2

Uniformly Distributed Load

Design Case Maximum working load (kN) on one span, for span (m)
3.5 4.0 4.5 5.0 6.0 7.0 8.0 9.0 10.0
SINGLE C SECTION
Single & double spans:
No lateral restraint 18.3 12.5 8.9 6.6 3.9 2.6 1.8 1.3 1.0
Restraint at mid-span 35.8 31.3 27.9 21.5 12.7 8.1 5.5 3.9 2.9
Full lateral restraint 35.8 31.3 27.9 25.1 20.9 17.9 15.7 13.9 12.5
Single span:
Deflection < L/250 55.2 42.3 33.4 27.1 18.8 13.8 10.6 8.4 6.8
Deflection < L/350 39.5 30.2 23.9 19.3 11.7 7.4 5.0 3.5 2.5
Double span:
Deflection < L/250 92.1 70.5 55.7 45.1 31.3 23.0 17.6 13.9 11.3
Deflection < L/350 65.8 50.3 39.8 32.2 19.6 12.3 8.3 5.8 4.2
DOUBLE C SECTION
Single & double spans:
No lateral restraint 50.9 34.6 24.6 18.2 10.8 7.0 4.8 3.5 2.6
Restraint at mid-span 71.6 62.7 55.7 50.1 35.3 22.6 15.3 10.9 8.0
Full lateral restraint 71.6 62.7 55.7 50.1 41.8 35.8 31.3 27.9 25.1
Single span:
Deflection < L/250 110.5 84.6 66.8 54.1 37.6 27.6 21.1 16.7 13.5
Deflection < L/350 78.9 60.4 47.7 38.7 23.5 14.8 9.9 7.0 5.1
Double span:
Deflection < L/250 184.1 141.0 111.4 90.2 62.7 46.0 35.2 27.8 22.6
Deflection < L/350 131.5 100.7 79.6 64.4 39.2 24.7 16.5 11.6 8.5
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Central Point Load

Design Case Maximum working load (kN) on one span, for span (m)
2.0 3.0 4.0 5.0 6.0 7.0 8.0 9.0 10.0
SINGLE C SECTION
Single & double spans:
No lateral restraint 31.3 17.1 7.5 4.0 2.4 1.6 1.1 0.8 0.6
Restraint at mid-span 31.3 20.9 15.7 10.8 6.3 4.1 2.8 2.0 1.5
Full lateral restraint 31.3 20.9 15.7 12.5 10.4 9.0 7.8 7.0 6.3
Single span:
Deflection < L/250 105.7 47.0 26.4 16.9 11.7 8.6 6.6 5.2 4.2
Deflection < L/350 75.5 33.6 18.9 12.1 7.3 4.6 3.1 2.2 1.6
DOUBLE C SECTION
Single & double spans:
No lateral restraint 62.7 41.8 20.7 10.9 6.5 4.2 2.9 2.1 1.6
Restraint at mid-span 62.7 41.8 31.3 25.1 17.7 11.3 7.7 5.4 4.0
Full lateral restraint 62.7 41.8 31.3 25.1 20.9 17.9 15.7 13.9 12.5
Single span:
Deflection < L/250 211.5 94.0 52.9 33.8 23.5 17.3 13.2 10.4 8.5
Deflection < L/350 151.0 67.1 37.8 24.2 14.7 9.2 6.2 4.4 3.2
Note: Deflection is calculated for self weight plus imposed load

Web Crushing at Support for Single Span

Design Case Maximum load (kN) at support, for bearing width (mm)
35 50 75 100 125 150
SINGLE SECTION:
No restraint 14.0 14.8 16.1 17.4 18.6 19.9
Restrained 38.2 40.6 44.0 46.7 49.2 51.4
DOUBLE SECTION:
No restraint 28.1 29.6 32.2 34.7 37.3 39.8
Restrained 76.4 81.3 87.9 93.5 98.4 102.9
For double span beams, web cleats should be provided to prevent crushing at internal supports
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BENDING Table 72

GENERIC C SECTION Depth 300 mm Thickness 3.0 mm

Design Strength 350 N/mm2

Uniformly Distributed Load

Design Case Maximum working load (kN) on one span, for span (m)
3.5 4.0 4.5 5.0 6.0 7.0 8.0 9.0 10.0
SINGLE C SECTION
Single & double spans:
No lateral restraint 22.4 15.3 11.0 8.2 5.0 3.3 2.3 1.7 1.3
Restraint at mid-span 46.7 40.9 34.6 26.0 15.4 9.9 6.8 4.9 3.6
Full lateral restraint 46.7 40.9 36.3 32.7 27.2 23.3 20.4 18.2 16.3
Single span:
Deflection < L/250 72.0 55.1 43.6 35.3 24.5 18.0 13.8 10.9 8.8
Deflection < L/350 51.4 39.4 31.1 25.2 15.3 9.6 6.5 4.5 3.3
Double span:
Deflection < L/250 120.0 91.9 72.6 58.8 40.8 30.0 23.0 18.1 14.7
Deflection < L/350 85.7 65.6 51.9 42.0 25.5 16.1 10.8 7.6 5.5
DOUBLE C SECTION
Single & double spans:
No lateral restraint 62.4 42.6 30.4 22.6 13.6 8.9 6.2 4.6 3.5
Restraint at mid-span 93.4 81.7 72.6 65.4 43.1 27.7 18.9 13.5 10.0
Full lateral restraint 93.4 81.7 72.6 65.4 54.5 46.7 40.9 36.3 32.7
Single span:
Deflection < L/250 144.0 110.3 87.1 70.6 49.0 36.0 27.6 21.8 17.6
Deflection < L/350 102.9 78.8 62.2 50.4 30.6 19.3 12.9 9.1 6.6
Double span:
Deflection < L/250 240.0 183.8 145.2 117.6 81.7 60.0 45.9 36.3 29.4
Deflection < L/350 171.4 131.3 103.7 84.0 51.0 32.1 21.5 15.1 11.0
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Central Point Load

Design Case Maximum working load (kN) on one span, for span (m)
2.0 3.0 4.0 5.0 6.0 7.0 8.0 9.0 10.0
SINGLE C SECTION
Single & double spans:
No lateral restraint 40.9 20.7 9.2 4.9 3.0 2.0 1.4 1.0 0.8
Restraint at mid-span 40.9 27.2 20.4 13.0 7.7 4.9 3.4 2.4 1.8
Full lateral restraint 40.9 27.2 20.4 16.3 13.6 11.7 10.2 9.1 8.2
Single span:
Deflection < L/250 137.8 61.3 34.5 22.1 15.3 11.3 8.6 6.8 5.5
Deflection < L/350 98.4 43.8 24.6 15.8 9.6 6.0 4.0 2.8 2.1
DOUBLE C SECTION
Single & double spans:
No lateral restraint 81.7 54.4 25.5 13.6 8.2 5.4 3.8 2.8 2.1
Restraint at mid-span 81.7 54.5 40.9 32.7 21.5 13.8 9.4 6.7 5.0
Full lateral restraint 81.7 54.5 40.9 32.7 27.2 23.3 20.4 18.2 16.3
Single span:
Deflection < L/250 275.6 122.5 68.9 44.1 30.6 22.5 17.2 13.6 11.0
Deflection < L/350 196.9 87.5 49.2 31.5 19.1 12.1 8.1 5.7 4.1
Note: Deflection is calculated for self weight plus imposed load

Web Crushing at Support for Single Span

Design Case Maximum load (kN) at support, for bearing width (mm)
35 50 75 100 125 150
SINGLE SECTION:
No restraint 22.7 23.7 25.4 27.1 28.8 30.5
Restrained 56.0 59.3 63.8 67.6 71.0 74.0
DOUBLE SECTION:
No restraint 45.4 47.4 50.8 54.2 57.5 60.9
Restrained 112.1 118.6 127.6 135.2 141.9 148.0
For double span beams, web cleats should be provided to prevent crushing at internal supports
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LOAD CAPACITY TABLES FOR BEAMS

S350
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Generic Z Sections

Note: These tables are presented for generic Z sections, which may be used
for scheme design.
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BENDING Table 73

GENERIC ZED SECTION Depth 100 mm Thickness 1.2 mm

2
Design Strength 350N/mm

Uniformly Distributed Load

Design Case Maximum working load (kN) on one span, for span (m)
1.0 1.5 2.0 2.5 3.0 3.5 4.0 4.5 5.0
SINGLE Z SECTION
Single & double spans:
No lateral restraint 13.6 9.1 6.4 3.4 2.0 1.3 0.9 0.6 0.5
Restraint at mid-span 13.6 9.1 6.8 5.4 4.5 3.9 2.9 2.1 1.5
Full lateral restraint 13.6 9.1 6.8 5.4 4.5 3.9 3.4 3.0 2.7
Single span:
Deflection < L/250 24.8 11.0 6.2 4.0 2.8 2.0 1.5 1.2 1.0
Deflection < L/350 17.7 7.9 4.4 2.8 2.0 1.4 1.1 0.9 0.7
Double span:
Deflection < L/250 41.3 18.4 10.3 6.6 4.6 3.4 2.6 2.0 1.7
Deflection < L/350 29.5 13.1 7.4 4.7 3.3 2.4 1.8 1.5 1.2

Central Point Load

Design Case Maximum working load (kN) on one span, for span (m)
1.0 1.5 2.0 2.5 3.0 3.5 4.0 4.5 5.0
SINGLE Z SECTION
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Single & double spans:

No lateral restraint 6.8 4.5 3.4 2.0 1.2 0.8 0.5 0.4 0.3
Restraint at mid-span 6.8 4.5 3.4 2.7 2.3 1.9 1.4 1.0 0.8
Full lateral restraint 6.8 4.5 3.4 2.7 2.3 1.9 1.7 1.5 1.4
Single span:
Deflection < L/250 15.5 6.9 3.9 2.5 1.7 1.3 1.0 0.8 0.6
Deflection < L/350 11.1 4.9 2.8 1.8 1.2 0.9 0.7 0.5 0.4
Double span:
Deflection < L/250 25.8 11.5 6.5 4.1 2.9 2.1 1.6 1.3 1.0
Deflection < L/350 18.4 8.2 4.6 2.9 2.0 1.5 1.2 0.9 0.7
Notes: Deflection is calculated for self weight plus imposed load

Web Crushing at Support for Single Span

Design Case Maximum load (kN) at support, for bearing width (mm)
35 50 75 100 125 150
SINGLE Z SECTION:
No restraint 4.4 4.8 5.5 6.2 6.9 7.6
Restrained 10.3 11.1 12.2 13.2 14.0 14.8
For double span beams, web cleats should be provided to prevent crushing at internal supports
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BENDING Table 74

GENERIC ZED SECTION Depth 125 mm Thickness 1.2 mm

2
Design Strength 350N/mm

Uniformly Distributed Load

Design Case Maximum working load (kN) on one span, for span (m)
1.0 1.5 2.0 2.5 3.0 3.5 4.0 4.5 5.0
SINGLE Z SECTION
Single & double spans:
No lateral restraint 17.3 11.6 8.1 4.2 2.5 1.6 1.1 0.8 0.6
Restraint at mid-span 17.3 11.6 8.7 7.0 5.8 5.0 3.6 2.6 1.9
Full lateral restraint 17.3 11.6 8.7 7.0 5.8 5.0 4.4 3.9 3.5
Single span:
Deflection < L/250 39.6 17.6 9.9 6.3 4.4 3.2 2.5 2.0 1.6
Deflection < L/350 28.3 12.6 7.1 4.5 3.1 2.3 1.8 1.4 1.1
Double span:
Deflection < L/250 66.1 29.4 16.5 10.6 7.3 5.4 4.1 3.3 2.6
Deflection < L/350 47.2 21.0 11.8 7.5 5.2 3.9 2.9 2.3 1.9

Central Point Load

Design Case Maximum working load (kN) on one span, for span (m)
1.0 1.5 2.0 2.5 3.0 3.5 4.0 4.5 5.0
SINGLE Z SECTION
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Single & double spans:

No lateral restraint 8.7 5.8 4.4 2.5 1.5 1.0 0.6 0.5 0.3
Restraint at mid-span 8.7 5.8 4.4 3.5 2.9 2.5 1.8 1.3 0.9
Full lateral restraint 8.7 5.8 4.4 3.5 2.9 2.5 2.2 1.9 1.7
Single span:
Deflection < L/250 24.8 11.0 6.2 4.0 2.8 2.0 1.5 1.2 1.0
Deflection < L/350 17.7 7.9 4.4 2.8 2.0 1.4 1.1 0.9 0.7
Double span:
Deflection < L/250 41.3 18.3 10.3 6.6 4.6 3.4 2.6 2.0 1.7
Deflection < L/350 29.5 13.1 7.4 4.7 3.3 2.4 1.8 1.5 1.2
Notes: Deflection is calculated for self weight plus imposed load

Web Crushing at Support for Single Span

Design Case Maximum load (kN) at support, for bearing width (mm)
35 50 75 100 125 150
SINGLE Z SECTION:
No restraint 4.2 4.6 5.2 5.9 6.6 7.2
Restrained 10.6 11.4 12.6 13.5 14.4 15.1
For double span beams, web cleats should be provided to prevent crushing at internal supports
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BENDING Table 75

GENERIC ZED SECTION Depth 125 mm Thickness 1.6 mm

2
Design Strength 350N/mm

Uniformly Distributed Load

Design Case Maximum working load (kN) on one span, for span (m)
1.0 1.5 2.0 2.5 3.0 3.5 4.0 4.5 5.0
SINGLE Z SECTION
Single & double spans:
No lateral restraint 24.7 16.5 10.6 5.6 3.3 2.1 1.5 1.0 0.8
Restraint at mid-span 24.7 16.5 12.3 9.9 8.2 6.8 4.7 3.4 2.5
Full lateral restraint 24.7 16.5 12.3 9.9 8.2 7.1 6.2 5.5 4.9
Single span:
Deflection < L/250 57.0 25.3 14.2 9.1 6.3 4.7 3.6 2.8 2.3
Deflection < L/350 40.7 18.1 10.2 6.5 4.5 3.3 2.5 2.0 1.6
Double span:
Deflection < L/250 95.0 42.2 23.7 15.2 10.6 7.8 5.9 4.7 3.8
Deflection < L/350 67.8 30.2 17.0 10.9 7.5 5.5 4.2 3.4 2.7

Central Point Load

Design Case Maximum working load (kN) on one span, for span (m)
1.0 1.5 2.0 2.5 3.0 3.5 4.0 4.5 5.0
SINGLE Z SECTION
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Single & double spans:

No lateral restraint 12.3 8.2 6.0 3.4 2.0 1.3 0.9 0.6 0.5
Restraint at mid-span 12.3 8.2 6.2 4.9 4.1 3.4 2.4 1.7 1.2
Full lateral restraint 12.3 8.2 6.2 4.9 4.1 3.5 3.1 2.7 2.5
Single span:
Deflection < L/250 35.6 15.8 8.9 5.7 4.0 2.9 2.2 1.8 1.4
Deflection < L/350 25.4 11.3 6.4 4.1 2.8 2.1 1.6 1.3 1.0
Double span:
Deflection < L/250 59.4 26.4 14.8 9.5 6.6 4.8 3.7 2.9 2.4
Deflection < L/350 42.4 18.8 10.6 6.8 4.7 3.5 2.6 2.1 1.7
Notes: Deflection is calculated for self weight plus imposed load

Web Crushing at Support for Single Span

Design Case Maximum load (kN) at support, for bearing width (mm)
35 50 75 100 125 150
SINGLE Z SECTION:
No restraint 7.4 8.0 8.9 9.9 10.8 11.7
Restrained 17.2 18.5 20.2 21.6 22.9 24.1
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BENDING Table 76

GENERIC ZED SECTION Depth 150 mm Thickness 1.6 mm

2
Design Strength 350N/mm

Uniformly Distributed Load

Design Case Maximum working load (kN) on one span, for span (m)
2.0 2.5 3.0 3.5 4.0 4.5 5.0 6.0 7.0
SINGLE Z SECTION
Single & double spans:
No lateral restraint 14.9 7.9 4.6 3.0 2.0 1.4 1.1 0.6 0.4
Restraint at mid-span 16.0 12.8 10.6 9.1 6.7 4.8 3.5 2.1 1.3
Full lateral restraint 16.0 12.8 10.6 9.1 8.0 7.1 6.4 5.3 4.6
Single span:
Deflection < L/250 21.9 14.0 9.7 7.2 5.5 4.3 3.5 2.4 1.8
Deflection < L/350 15.7 10.0 7.0 5.1 3.9 3.1 2.5 1.5 1.0
Double span:
Deflection < L/250 36.5 23.4 16.2 11.9 9.1 7.2 5.8 4.1 3.0
Deflection < L/350 26.1 16.7 11.6 8.5 6.5 5.2 4.2 2.5 1.6

Central Point Load

Design Case Maximum working load (kN) on one span, for span (m)
1.5 2.0 2.5 3.0 3.5 4.0 5.0 6.0 7.0
SINGLE Z SECTION
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Single & double spans:

No lateral restraint 10.6 8.0 4.7 2.8 1.8 1.2 0.6 0.4 0.3
Restraint at mid-span 10.6 8.0 6.4 5.3 4.6 3.4 1.7 1.0 0.7
Full lateral restraint 10.6 8.0 6.4 5.3 4.6 4.0 3.2 2.7 2.3
Single span:
Deflection < L/250 24.4 13.7 8.8 6.1 4.5 3.4 2.2 1.5 1.1
Deflection < L/350 17.4 9.8 6.3 4.3 3.2 2.4 1.6 1.0 0.6
Double span:
Deflection < L/250 40.6 22.8 14.6 10.1 7.5 5.7 3.7 2.5 1.9
Deflection < L/350 29.0 16.3 10.4 7.2 5.3 4.1 2.6 1.6 1.0
Notes: Deflection is calculated for self weight plus imposed load

Web Crushing at Support for Single Span

Design Case Maximum load (kN) at support, for bearing width (mm)
35 50 75 100 125 150
SINGLE Z SECTION:
No restraint 7.1 7.7 8.6 9.5 10.4 11.3
Restrained 17.6 18.8 20.6 22 23.3 24.5
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BENDING Table 77

GENERIC ZED SECTION Depth 150 mm Thickness 1.8 mm

2
Design Strength 350N/mm

Uniformly Distributed Load

Design Case Maximum working load (kN) on one span, for span (m)
2.0 2.5 3.0 3.5 4.0 4.5 5.0 6.0 7.0
SINGLE Z SECTION
Single & double spans:
No lateral restraint 16.7 8.8 5.2 3.3 2.3 1.6 1.2 0.7 0.5
Restraint at mid-span 18.3 14.7 12.2 10.5 7.5 5.3 3.9 2.3 1.5
Full lateral restraint 18.3 14.7 12.2 10.5 9.2 8.1 7.3 6.1 5.2
Single span:
Deflection < L/250 25.2 16.1 11.2 8.2 6.3 5.0 4.0 2.8 2.1
Deflection < L/350 18.0 11.5 8.0 5.9 4.5 3.6 2.9 1.8 1.1
Double span:
Deflection < L/250 42.0 26.9 18.7 13.7 10.5 8.3 6.7 4.7 3.4
Deflection < L/350 30.0 19.2 13.3 9.8 7.5 5.9 4.8 2.9 1.8

Central Point Load

Design Case Maximum working load (kN) on one span, for span (m)
1.5 2.0 2.5 3.0 3.5 4.0 5.0 6.0 7.0
SINGLE Z SECTION
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Single & double spans:

No lateral restraint 12.2 9.2 5.3 3.1 2.0 1.4 0.7 0.4 0.3
Restraint at mid-span 12.2 9.2 7.3 6.1 5.2 3.7 2.0 1.1 0.7
Full lateral restraint 12.2 9.2 7.3 6.1 5.2 4.6 3.7 3.1 2.6
Single span:
Deflection < L/250 28.0 15.8 10.1 7.0 5.1 3.9 2.5 1.8 1.3
Deflection < L/350 20.0 11.3 7.2 5.0 3.7 2.8 1.8 1.1 0.7
Double span:
Deflection < L/250 46.7 26.3 16.8 11.7 8.6 6.6 4.2 2.9 2.1
Deflection < L/350 33.3 18.8 12.0 8.3 6.1 4.7 3.0 1.8 1.1
Notes: Deflection is calculated for self weight plus imposed load

Web Crushing at Support for Single Span

Design Case Maximum load (kN) at support, for bearing width (mm)
35 50 75 100 125 150
SINGLE Z SECTION:
No restraint 9.1 9.7 10.7 11.8 12.9 13.9
Restrained 21.5 23 25 26.8 28.3 29.7
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BENDING Table 78

GENERIC ZED SECTION Depth 165 mm Thickness 1.6 mm

2
Design Strength 350N/mm

Uniformly Distributed Load

Design Case Maximum working load (kN) on one span, for span (m)
2.0 2.5 3.0 3.5 4.0 4.5 5.0 6.0 7.0
SINGLE Z SECTION
Single & double spans:
No lateral restraint 16.5 8.7 5.1 3.2 2.2 1.6 1.2 0.7 0.5
Restraint at mid-span 17.8 14.2 11.9 10.2 7.4 5.2 3.8 2.2 1.4
Full lateral restraint 17.8 14.2 11.9 10.2 8.9 7.9 7.1 5.9 5.1
Single span:
Deflection < L/250 26.8 17.2 11.9 8.8 6.7 5.3 4.3 3.0 2.2
Deflection < L/350 19.2 12.3 8.5 6.3 4.8 3.8 3.1 1.9 1.2
Double span:
Deflection < L/250 44.7 28.6 19.9 14.6 11.2 8.8 7.2 5.0 3.7
Deflection < L/350 32.0 20.5 14.2 10.4 8.0 6.3 5.1 3.1 2.0

Central Point Load

Design Case Maximum working load (kN) on one span, for span (m)
1.5 2.0 2.5 3.0 3.5 4.0 5.0 6.0 7.0
SINGLE Z SECTION
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Single & double spans:

No lateral restraint 11.9 8.9 5.2 3.1 1.9 1.3 0.7 0.4 0.3
Restraint at mid-span 11.9 8.9 7.1 5.9 5.1 3.7 1.9 1.1 0.7
Full lateral restraint 11.9 8.9 7.1 5.9 5.1 4.4 3.6 3.0 2.5
Single span:
Deflection < L/250 29.8 16.8 10.7 7.5 5.5 4.2 2.7 1.9 1.4
Deflection < L/350 21.3 12.0 7.7 5.3 3.9 3.0 1.9 1.2 0.7
Double span:
Deflection < L/250 49.7 28.0 17.9 12.4 9.1 7.0 4.5 3.1 2.3
Deflection < L/350 35.5 20.0 12.8 8.9 6.5 5.0 3.2 1.9 1.2
Notes: Deflection is calculated for self weight plus imposed load

Web Crushing at Support for Single Span

Design Case Maximum load (kN) at support, for bearing width (mm)
35 50 75 100 125 150
SINGLE Z SECTION:
No restraint 7.0 7.5 8.4 9.3 10.2 11.1
Restrained 17.8 19 20.8 22.3 23.6 24.8
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BENDING Table 79

GENERIC ZED SECTION Depth 165 mm Thickness 1.8 mm

2
Design Strength 350N/mm

Uniformly Distributed Load

Design Case Maximum working load (kN) on one span, for span (m)
2.0 2.5 3.0 3.5 4.0 4.5 5.0 6.0 7.0
SINGLE Z SECTION
Single & double spans:
No lateral restraint 18.4 9.7 5.7 3.6 2.5 1.8 1.3 0.8 0.5
Restraint at mid-span 20.5 16.4 13.7 11.7 8.2 5.8 4.3 2.5 1.6
Full lateral restraint 20.5 16.4 13.7 11.7 10.2 9.1 8.2 6.8 5.9
Single span:
Deflection < L/250 31.0 19.8 13.8 10.1 7.7 6.1 5.0 3.4 2.5
Deflection < L/350 22.1 14.2 9.8 7.2 5.5 4.4 3.5 2.1 1.4
Double span:
Deflection < L/250 51.6 33.0 22.9 16.8 12.9 10.2 8.3 5.7 4.2
Deflection < L/350 36.9 23.6 16.4 12.0 9.2 7.3 5.9 3.6 2.3

Central Point Load

Design Case Maximum working load (kN) on one span, for span (m)
1.5 2.0 2.5 3.0 3.5 4.0 5.0 6.0 7.0
SINGLE Z SECTION
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Single & double spans:

No lateral restraint 13.7 10.2 5.8 3.4 2.2 1.5 0.8 0.5 0.3
Restraint at mid-span 13.7 10.2 8.2 6.8 5.9 4.1 2.1 1.3 0.8
Full lateral restraint 13.7 10.2 8.2 6.8 5.9 5.1 4.1 3.4 2.9
Single span:
Deflection < L/250 34.4 19.3 12.4 8.6 6.3 4.8 3.1 2.1 1.6
Deflection < L/350 24.6 13.8 8.8 6.1 4.5 3.5 2.2 1.3 0.8
Double span:
Deflection < L/250 57.3 32.2 20.6 14.3 10.5 8.1 5.2 3.6 2.6
Deflection < L/350 41.0 23.0 14.7 10.2 7.5 5.8 3.7 2.2 1.4
Notes: Deflection is calculated for self weight plus imposed load

Web Crushing at Support for Single Span

Design Case Maximum load (kN) at support, for bearing width (mm)
35 50 75 100 125 150
SINGLE Z SECTION:
No restraint 8.9 9.5 10.6 11.6 12.6 13.7
Restrained 21.7 23.2 25.3 27 28.6 30
For double span beams, web cleats should be provided to prevent crushing at internal supports
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BENDING Table 80

GENERIC ZED SECTION Depth 180 mm Thickness 1.6 mm

2
Design Strength 350N/mm

Uniformly Distributed Load

Design Case Maximum working load (kN) on one span, for span (m)
2.0 2.5 3.0 3.5 4.0 4.5 5.0 6.0 7.0
SINGLE Z SECTION
Single & double spans:
No lateral restraint 18.0 9.4 5.5 3.5 2.4 1.7 1.3 0.7 0.5
Restraint at mid-span 19.6 15.7 13.1 11.2 8.0 5.7 4.2 2.4 1.6
Full lateral restraint 19.6 15.7 13.1 11.2 9.8 8.7 7.8 6.5 5.6
Single span:
Deflection < L/250 32.2 20.6 14.3 10.5 8.1 6.4 5.2 3.6 2.6
Deflection < L/350 23.0 14.7 10.2 7.5 5.8 4.5 3.7 2.2 1.4
Double span:
Deflection < L/250 53.7 34.4 23.9 17.5 13.4 10.6 8.6 6.0 4.4
Deflection < L/350 38.4 24.6 17.1 12.5 9.6 7.6 6.1 3.7 2.4

Central Point Load

Design Case Maximum working load (kN) on one span, for span (m)
1.5 2.0 2.5 3.0 3.5 4.0 5.0 6.0 7.0
SINGLE Z SECTION
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Single & double spans:

No lateral restraint 13.1 9.8 5.7 3.3 2.1 1.4 0.8 0.5 0.3
Restraint at mid-span 13.1 9.8 7.8 6.5 5.6 4.0 2.1 1.2 0.8
Full lateral restraint 13.1 9.8 7.8 6.5 5.6 4.9 3.9 3.3 2.8
Single span:
Deflection < L/250 35.8 20.2 12.9 9.0 6.6 5.0 3.2 2.2 1.6
Deflection < L/350 25.6 14.4 9.2 6.4 4.7 3.6 2.3 1.4 0.9
Double span:
Deflection < L/250 59.7 33.6 21.5 14.9 11.0 8.4 5.4 3.7 2.7
Deflection < L/350 42.7 24.0 15.4 10.7 7.8 6.0 3.8 2.3 1.5
Notes: Deflection is calculated for self weight plus imposed load

Web Crushing at Support for Single Span

Design Case Maximum load (kN) at support, for bearing width (mm)
35 50 75 100 125 150
SINGLE Z SECTION:
No restraint 6.8 7.4 8.2 9.1 10.0 10.9
Restrained 18.0 19.3 21.0 22.5 23.9 25.1
For double span beams, web cleats should be provided to prevent crushing at internal supports
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BENDING Table 81

GENERIC ZED SECTION Depth 180 mm Thickness 1.8 mm

2
Design Strength 350N/mm

Uniformly Distributed Load

Design Case Maximum working load (kN) on one span, for span (m)
2.0 2.5 3.0 3.5 4.0 4.5 5.0 6.0 7.0
SINGLE Z SECTION
Single & double spans:
No lateral restraint 20.1 10.5 6.2 3.9 2.7 1.9 1.4 0.9 0.6
Restraint at mid-span 22.6 18.1 15.1 12.9 9.0 6.3 4.7 2.7 1.7
Full lateral restraint 22.6 18.1 15.1 12.9 11.3 10.1 9.1 7.5 6.5
Single span:
Deflection < L/250 37.3 23.9 16.6 12.2 9.3 7.4 6.0 4.1 3.0
Deflection < L/350 26.7 17.1 11.8 8.7 6.7 5.3 4.3 2.6 1.6
Double span:
Deflection < L/250 62.2 39.8 27.6 20.3 15.5 12.3 9.9 6.9 5.1
Deflection < L/350 44.4 28.4 19.7 14.5 11.1 8.8 7.1 4.3 2.7

Central Point Load

Design Case Maximum working load (kN) on one span, for span (m)
1.5 2.0 2.5 3.0 3.5 4.0 5.0 6.0 7.0
SINGLE Z SECTION
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Single & double spans:

No lateral restraint 15.1 11.3 6.3 3.7 2.4 1.6 0.9 0.5 0.3
Restraint at mid-span 15.1 11.3 9.1 7.5 6.5 4.5 2.3 1.4 0.9
Full lateral restraint 15.1 11.3 9.1 7.5 6.5 5.7 4.5 3.8 3.2
Single span:
Deflection < L/250 41.5 23.3 14.9 10.4 7.6 5.8 3.7 2.6 1.9
Deflection < L/350 29.6 16.7 10.7 7.4 5.4 4.2 2.7 1.6 1.0
Double span:
Deflection < L/250 69.1 38.9 24.9 17.3 12.7 9.7 6.2 4.3 3.2
Deflection < L/350 49.4 27.8 17.8 12.3 9.1 6.9 4.4 2.7 1.7
Notes: Deflection is calculated for self weight plus imposed load

Web Crushing at Support for Single Span

Design Case Maximum load (kN) at support, for bearing width (mm)
35 50 75 100 125 150
SINGLE Z SECTION:
No restraint 8.7 9.3 10.4 11.4 12.4 13.4
Restrained 21.9 23.5 25.5 27.3 28.9 30.3
For double span beams, web cleats should be provided to prevent crushing at internal supports
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BENDING Table 82

GENERIC ZED SECTION Depth 180 mm Thickness 2.0 mm

2
Design Strength 350N/mm

Uniformly Distributed Load

Design Case Maximum working load (kN) on one span, for span (m)
2.0 2.5 3.0 3.5 4.0 4.5 5.0 6.0 7.0
SINGLE Z SECTION
Single & double spans:
No lateral restraint 22.1 11.6 6.8 4.4 3.0 2.1 1.6 1.0 0.6
Restraint at mid-span 25.6 20.5 17.1 14.2 9.8 7.0 5.1 3.0 1.9
Full lateral restraint 25.6 20.5 17.1 14.6 12.8 11.4 10.2 8.5 7.3
Single span:
Deflection < L/250 42.2 27.0 18.8 13.8 10.6 8.3 6.8 4.7 3.4
Deflection < L/350 30.2 19.3 13.4 9.9 7.5 6.0 4.8 2.9 1.8
Double span:
Deflection < L/250 70.4 45.1 31.3 23.0 17.6 13.9 11.3 7.8 5.7
Deflection < L/350 50.3 32.2 22.4 16.4 12.6 9.9 8.0 4.9 3.1

Central Point Load

Design Case Maximum working load (kN) on one span, for span (m)
1.5 2.0 2.5 3.0 3.5 4.0 5.0 6.0 7.0
SINGLE Z SECTION
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Single & double spans:

No lateral restraint 17.1 12.7 7.0 4.1 2.6 1.8 1.0 0.6 0.4
Restraint at mid-span 17.1 12.8 10.2 8.5 7.1 4.9 2.6 1.5 1.0
Full lateral restraint 17.1 12.8 10.2 8.5 7.3 6.4 5.1 4.3 3.7
Single span:
Deflection < L/250 46.9 26.4 16.9 11.7 8.6 6.6 4.2 2.9 2.2
Deflection < L/350 33.5 18.9 12.1 8.4 6.2 4.7 3.0 1.8 1.2
Double span:
Deflection < L/250 78.2 44.0 28.2 19.6 14.4 11.0 7.0 4.9 3.6
Deflection < L/350 55.9 31.4 20.1 14.0 10.3 7.9 5.0 3.1 1.9
Notes: Deflection is calculated for self weight plus imposed load

Web Crushing at Support for Single Span

Design Case Maximum load (kN) at support, for bearing width (mm)
35 50 75 100 125 150
SINGLE Z SECTION:
No restraint 10.8 11.5 12.7 13.8 15.0 16.2
Restrained 26.3 28.0 30.5 32.5 34.3 35.9
For double span beams, web cleats should be provided to prevent crushing at internal supports
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BENDING Table 83

GENERIC ZED SECTION Depth 200 mm Thickness 1.6 mm

2
Design Strength 350N/mm

Uniformly Distributed Load

Design Case Maximum working load (kN) on one span, for span (m)
2.0 2.5 3.0 3.5 4.0 4.5 5.0 6.0 7.0
SINGLE Z SECTION
Single & double spans:
No lateral restraint 20.1 10.5 6.1 3.9 2.6 1.9 1.4 0.8 0.5
Restraint at mid-span 22.0 17.6 14.7 12.6 8.9 6.3 4.6 2.7 1.7
Full lateral restraint 22.0 17.6 14.7 12.6 11.0 9.8 8.8 7.3 6.3
Single span:
Deflection < L/250 40.2 25.7 17.9 13.1 10.0 7.9 6.4 4.5 3.3
Deflection < L/350 28.7 18.4 12.8 9.4 7.2 5.7 4.6 2.8 1.8
Double span:
Deflection < L/250 67.0 42.9 29.8 21.9 16.7 13.2 10.7 7.4 5.5
Deflection < L/350 47.8 30.6 21.3 15.6 12.0 9.4 7.7 4.7 2.9

Central Point Load

Design Case Maximum working load (kN) on one span, for span (m)
1.5 2.0 2.5 3.0 3.5 4.0 5.0 6.0 7.0
SINGLE Z SECTION
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Single & double spans:

No lateral restraint 14.7 11.0 6.3 3.7 2.3 1.6 0.8 0.5 0.3
Restraint at mid-span 14.7 11.0 8.8 7.3 6.3 4.5 2.3 1.4 0.9
Full lateral restraint 14.7 11.0 8.8 7.3 6.3 5.5 4.4 3.7 3.1
Single span:
Deflection < L/250 44.6 25.1 16.1 11.2 8.2 6.3 4.0 2.8 2.0
Deflection < L/350 31.9 17.9 11.5 8.0 5.9 4.5 2.9 1.7 1.1
Double span:
Deflection < L/250 74.4 41.9 26.8 18.6 13.7 10.5 6.7 4.7 3.4
Deflection < L/350 53.1 29.9 19.1 13.3 9.8 7.5 4.8 2.9 1.8
Notes: Deflection is calculated for self weight plus imposed load

Web Crushing at Support for Single Span

Design Case Maximum load (kN) at support, for bearing width (mm)
35 50 75 100 125 150
SINGLE Z SECTION:
No restraint 6.6 7.2 8 8.9 9.7 10.6
Restrained 18.2 19.5 21.3 22.9 24.2 25.4
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BENDING Table 84

GENERIC ZED SECTION Depth 200 mm Thickness 1.8 mm

2
Design Strength 350N/mm

Uniformly Distributed Load

Design Case Maximum working load (kN) on one span, for span (m)
2.0 2.5 3.0 3.5 4.0 4.5 5.0 6.0 7.0
SINGLE Z SECTION
Single & double spans:
No lateral restraint 22.3 11.7 6.8 4.4 3.0 2.1 1.6 0.9 0.6
Restraint at mid-span 25.5 20.4 17.0 14.5 9.9 7.0 5.2 3.0 1.9
Full lateral restraint 25.5 20.4 17.0 14.6 12.8 11.3 10.2 8.5 7.3
Single span:
Deflection < L/250 46.7 29.9 20.8 15.2 11.7 9.2 7.5 5.2 3.8
Deflection < L/350 33.4 21.3 14.8 10.9 8.3 6.6 5.3 3.2 2.0
Double span:
Deflection < L/250 77.8 49.8 34.6 25.4 19.5 15.4 12.5 8.6 6.4
Deflection < L/350 55.6 35.6 24.7 18.2 13.9 11.0 8.9 5.4 3.4

Central Point Load

Design Case Maximum working load (kN) on one span, for span (m)
1.5 2.0 2.5 3.0 3.5 4.0 5.0 6.0 7.0
SINGLE Z SECTION
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Single & double spans:

No lateral restraint 17.0 12.8 7.0 4.1 2.6 1.8 0.9 0.6 0.4
Restraint at mid-span 17.0 12.8 10.2 8.5 7.3 5.0 2.6 1.5 1.0
Full lateral restraint 17.0 12.8 10.2 8.5 7.3 6.4 5.1 4.3 3.6
Single span:
Deflection < L/250 51.9 29.2 18.7 13.0 9.5 7.3 4.7 3.2 2.4
Deflection < L/350 37.1 20.8 13.3 9.3 6.8 5.2 3.3 2.0 1.3
Double span:
Deflection < L/250 86.5 48.6 31.1 21.6 15.9 12.2 7.8 5.4 4.0
Deflection < L/350 61.8 34.7 22.2 15.4 11.3 8.7 5.6 3.4 2.1
Notes: Deflection is calculated for self weight plus imposed load

Web Crushing at Support for Single Span

Design Case Maximum load (kN) at support, for bearing width (mm)
35 50 75 100 125 150
SINGLE Z SECTION:
No restraint 8.5 9.1 10.1 11.1 12.1 13.1
Restrained 22.2 23.8 25.9 27.7 29.2 30.7
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BENDING Table 85

GENERIC ZED SECTION Depth 200 mm Thickness 2.0 mm

2
Design Strength 350N/mm

Uniformly Distributed Load

Design Case Maximum working load (kN) on one span, for span (m)
3.0 3.5 4.0 4.5 5.0 5.5 6.0 7.0 8.0
SINGLE Z SECTION
Single & double spans:
No lateral restraint 7.5 4.8 3.3 2.3 1.7 1.3 1.0 0.7 0.5
Restraint at mid-span 19.3 15.9 10.9 7.7 5.7 4.3 3.3 2.1 1.4
Full lateral restraint 19.3 16.6 14.5 12.9 11.6 10.5 9.7 8.3 7.3
Single span:
Deflection < L/250 23.6 17.3 13.3 10.5 8.5 7.0 5.9 4.3 3.3
Deflection < L/350 16.8 12.4 9.5 7.5 6.1 4.8 3.7 2.3 1.6
Double span:
Deflection < L/250 39.3 28.9 22.1 17.5 14.2 11.7 9.8 7.2 5.5
Deflection < L/350 28.1 20.6 15.8 12.5 10.1 8.0 6.1 3.9 2.6

Central Point Load

Design Case Maximum working load (kN) on one span, for span (m)
2.0 2.5 3.0 3.5 4.0 5.0 6.0 7.0 8.0
SINGLE Z SECTION
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Single & double spans:

No lateral restraint 14.3 7.7 4.5 2.9 2.0 1.0 0.6 0.4 0.3
Restraint at mid-span 14.5 11.6 9.7 8.0 5.5 2.8 1.7 1.1 0.7
Full lateral restraint 14.5 11.6 9.7 8.3 7.3 5.8 4.8 4.1 3.6
Single span:
Deflection < L/250 33.2 21.2 14.7 10.8 8.3 5.3 3.7 2.7 2.1
Deflection < L/350 23.7 15.2 10.5 7.7 5.9 3.8 2.3 1.5 1.0
Double span:
Deflection < L/250 55.3 35.4 24.6 18.0 13.8 8.8 6.1 4.5 3.5
Deflection < L/350 39.5 25.3 17.5 12.9 9.9 6.3 3.8 2.4 1.6
Notes: Deflection is calculated for self weight plus imposed load

Web Crushing at Support for Single Span

Design Case Maximum load (kN) at support, for bearing width (mm)
35 50 75 100 125 150
SINGLE Z SECTION:
No restraint 10.6 11.3 12.4 13.5 14.7 15.8
Restrained 26.6 28.4 30.8 32.9 34.7 36.3
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BENDING Table 86

GENERIC ZED SECTION Depth 220 mm Thickness 2.0 mm

2
Design Strength 350N/mm

Uniformly Distributed Load

Design Case Maximum working load (kN) on one span, for span (m)
3.0 3.5 4.0 4.5 5.0 5.5 6.0 7.0 8.0
SINGLE Z SECTION
Single & double spans:
No lateral restraint 8.3 5.3 3.6 2.6 1.9 1.4 1.1 0.7 0.5
Restraint at mid-span 21.6 17.6 12.0 8.5 6.2 4.7 3.6 2.3 1.6
Full lateral restraint 21.6 18.5 16.2 14.4 13.0 11.8 10.8 9.3 8.1
Single span:
Deflection < L/250 29.0 21.3 16.3 12.9 10.4 8.6 7.2 5.3 4.1
Deflection < L/350 20.7 15.2 11.6 9.2 7.4 5.9 4.5 2.8 1.9
Double span:
Deflection < L/250 48.3 35.4 27.1 21.4 17.4 14.4 12.1 8.9 6.8
Deflection < L/350 34.5 25.3 19.4 15.3 12.4 9.8 7.5 4.7 3.2

Central Point Load

Design Case Maximum working load (kN) on one span, for span (m)
2.0 2.5 3.0 3.5 4.0 5.0 6.0 7.0 8.0
SINGLE Z SECTION
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Single & double spans:

No lateral restraint 15.8 8.5 5.0 3.2 2.2 1.1 0.7 0.4 0.3
Restraint at mid-span 16.2 13.0 10.8 8.8 6.0 3.1 1.8 1.2 0.8
Full lateral restraint 16.2 13.0 10.8 9.3 8.1 6.5 5.4 4.6 4.1
Single span:
Deflection < L/250 40.7 26.1 18.1 13.3 10.2 6.5 4.5 3.3 2.5
Deflection < L/350 29.1 18.6 12.9 9.5 7.3 4.7 2.8 1.8 1.2
Double span:
Deflection < L/250 67.9 43.4 30.2 22.2 17.0 10.9 7.5 5.5 4.2
Deflection < L/350 48.5 31.0 21.5 15.8 12.1 7.8 4.7 3.0 2.0
Notes: Deflection is calculated for self weight plus imposed load

Web Crushing at Support for Single Span

Design Case Maximum load (kN) at support, for bearing width (mm)
35 50 75 100 125 150
SINGLE Z SECTION:
No restraint 10.4 11.0 12.1 13.2 14.3 15.4
Restrained 26.9 28.7 31.2 33.3 35.1 36.8
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BENDING Table 87

GENERIC ZED SECTION Depth 220 mm Thickness 2.4 mm

2
Design Strength 350N/mm

Uniformly Distributed Load

Design Case Maximum working load (kN) on one span, for span (m)
3.0 3.5 4.0 4.5 5.0 5.5 6.0 7.0 8.0
SINGLE Z SECTION
Single & double spans:
No lateral restraint 9.8 6.3 4.3 3.1 2.3 1.8 1.4 0.9 0.7
Restraint at mid-span 26.8 20.7 14.1 10.0 7.3 5.6 4.3 2.8 1.9
Full lateral restraint 26.8 23.0 20.1 17.9 16.1 14.6 13.4 11.5 10.0
Single span:
Deflection < L/250 35.9 26.4 20.2 16.0 12.9 10.7 9.0 6.6 5.0
Deflection < L/350 25.6 18.8 14.4 11.4 9.2 7.3 5.6 3.5 2.4
Double span:
Deflection < L/250 59.8 44.0 33.7 26.6 21.5 17.8 15.0 11.0 8.4
Deflection < L/350 42.7 31.4 24.0 19.0 15.4 12.1 9.3 5.9 3.9

Central Point Load

Design Case Maximum working load (kN) on one span, for span (m)
2.0 2.5 3.0 3.5 4.0 5.0 6.0 7.0 8.0
SINGLE Z SECTION
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Single & double spans:

No lateral restraint 18.6 10.0 5.9 3.8 2.6 1.4 0.8 0.6 0.4
Restraint at mid-span 20.1 16.1 13.4 10.3 7.0 3.7 2.2 1.4 0.9
Full lateral restraint 20.1 16.1 13.4 11.5 10.0 8.0 6.7 5.7 5.0
Single span:
Deflection < L/250 50.5 32.3 22.4 16.5 12.6 8.1 5.6 4.1 3.2
Deflection < L/350 36.1 23.1 16.0 11.8 9.0 5.8 3.5 2.2 1.5
Double span:
Deflection < L/250 84.1 53.8 37.4 27.5 21.0 13.5 9.3 6.9 5.3
Deflection < L/350 60.1 38.5 26.7 19.6 15.0 9.6 5.8 3.7 2.5
Notes: Deflection is calculated for self weight plus imposed load

Web Crushing at Support for Single Span

Design Case Maximum load (kN) at support, for bearing width (mm)
35 50 75 100 125 150
SINGLE Z SECTION:
No restraint 15.2 16.0 17.4 18.8 20.1 21.5
Restrained 36.8 39.1 42.3 45.0 47.3 49.5
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BENDING Table 88

GENERIC ZED SECTION Depth 250 mm Thickness 2.4 mm

2
Design Strength 350N/mm

Uniformly Distributed Load

Design Case Maximum working load (kN) on one span, for span (m)
3.5 4.0 4.5 5.0 6.0 7.0 8.0 9.0 10.0
SINGLE Z SECTION
Single & double spans:
No lateral restraint 15.1 10.2 7.2 5.3 3.2 2.0 1.4 1.0 0.8
Restraint at mid-span 31.7 27.7 24.0 17.9 10.5 6.7 4.5 3.2 2.4
Full lateral restraint 31.7 27.7 24.6 22.2 18.5 15.8 13.9 12.3 11.1
Single span:
Deflection < L/250 41.1 31.5 24.9 20.2 14.0 10.3 7.9 6.2 5.0
Deflection < L/350 29.4 22.5 17.8 14.4 8.7 5.5 3.7 2.6 1.9
Double span:
Deflection < L/250 68.5 52.5 41.5 33.6 23.3 17.1 13.1 10.4 8.4
Deflection < L/350 49.0 37.5 29.6 24.0 14.6 9.2 6.1 4.3 3.1

Central Point Load

Design Case Maximum working load (kN) on one span, for span (m)
2.0 3.0 4.0 5.0 6.0 7.0 8.0 9.0 10.0
SINGLE Z SECTION
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Single & double spans:

No lateral restraint 27.7 14.2 6.1 3.2 1.9 1.2 0.9 0.6 0.5
Restraint at mid-span 27.7 18.5 13.9 8.9 5.2 3.3 2.3 1.6 1.2
Full lateral restraint 27.7 18.5 13.9 11.1 9.2 7.9 6.9 6.2 5.5
Single span:
Deflection < L/250 78.7 35.0 19.7 12.6 8.7 6.4 4.9 3.9 3.1
Deflection < L/350 56.2 25.0 14.1 9.0 5.5 3.4 2.3 1.6 1.2
Double span:
Deflection < L/250 131.2 58.3 32.8 21.0 14.6 10.7 8.2 6.5 5.2
Deflection < L/350 93.7 41.7 23.4 15.0 9.1 5.7 3.8 2.7 2.0
Notes: Deflection is calculated for self weight plus imposed load

Web Crushing at Support for Single Span

Design Case Maximum load (kN) at support, for bearing width (mm)
35 50 75 100 125 150
SINGLE Z SECTION:
No restraint 14.8 15.6 16.9 18.2 19.6 20.9
Restrained 37.3 39.7 42.9 45.6 48.0 50.2
For double span beams, web cleats should be provided to prevent crushing at internal supports
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BENDING Table 89

GENERIC ZED SECTION Depth 300 mm Thickness 2.4 mm

2
Design Strength 350N/mm

Uniformly Distributed Load

Design Case Maximum working load (kN) on one span, for span (m)
3.5 4.0 4.5 5.0 6.0 7.0 8.0 9.0 10.0
SINGLE Z SECTION
Single & double spans:
No lateral restraint 32.4 21.9 15.5 11.3 6.7 4.2 2.9 2.1 1.5
Restraint at mid-span 44.1 38.6 34.3 30.9 22.6 14.4 9.7 6.8 5.0
Full lateral restraint 44.1 38.6 34.3 30.9 25.7 22.0 19.3 17.1 15.4
Single span:
Deflection < L/250 68.2 52.2 41.3 33.4 23.2 17.1 13.1 10.3 8.4
Deflection < L/350 48.7 37.3 29.5 23.9 14.5 9.1 6.1 4.3 3.1
Double span:
Deflection < L/250 113.7 87.1 68.8 55.7 38.7 28.4 21.8 17.2 13.9
Deflection < L/350 81.2 62.2 49.1 39.8 24.2 15.2 10.2 7.2 5.2

Central Point Load

Design Case Maximum working load (kN) on one span, for span (m)
2.0 3.0 4.0 5.0 6.0 7.0 8.0 9.0 10.0
SINGLE Z SECTION
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Single & double spans:

No lateral restraint 38.6 25.7 13.1 6.8 4.0 2.6 1.7 1.2 0.9
Restraint at mid-span 38.6 25.7 19.3 15.4 11.3 7.2 4.8 3.4 2.5
Full lateral restraint 38.6 25.7 19.3 15.4 12.9 11.0 9.6 8.6 7.7
Single span:
Deflection < L/250 130.6 58.0 32.6 20.9 14.5 10.7 8.2 6.4 5.2
Deflection < L/350 93.3 41.5 23.3 14.9 9.1 5.7 3.8 2.7 2.0
Double span:
Deflection < L/250 217.7 96.7 54.4 34.8 24.2 17.8 13.6 10.7 8.7
Deflection < L/350 155.5 69.1 38.9 24.9 15.1 9.5 6.4 4.5 3.3
Notes: Deflection is calculated for self weight plus imposed load

Web Crushing at Support for Single Span

Design Case Maximum load (kN) at support, for bearing width (mm)
35 50 75 100 125 150
SINGLE Z SECTION:
No restraint 14.0 14.8 16.1 17.4 18.6 19.9
Restrained 38.2 40.6 44.0 46.7 49.2 51.4
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BENDING Table 90

GENERIC ZED SECTION Depth 300 mm Thickness 3.0 mm

2
Design Strength 350N/mm

Uniformly Distributed Load

Design Case Maximum working load (kN) on one span, for span (m)
3.5 4.0 4.5 5.0 6.0 7.0 8.0 9.0 10.0
SINGLE Z SECTION
Single & double spans:
No lateral restraint 39.6 26.8 19.0 14.0 8.2 5.3 3.6 2.6 2.0
Restraint at mid-span 58.1 50.8 45.2 40.7 27.6 17.6 11.9 8.4 6.2
Full lateral restraint 58.1 50.8 45.2 40.7 33.9 29.1 25.4 22.6 20.3
Single span:
Deflection < L/250 90.3 69.2 54.6 44.3 30.7 22.6 17.3 13.7 11.1
Deflection < L/350 64.5 49.4 39.0 31.6 19.2 12.1 8.1 5.7 4.1
Double span:
Deflection < L/250 150.5 115.3 91.1 73.8 51.2 37.6 28.8 22.8 18.4
Deflection < L/350 107.5 82.3 65.1 52.7 32.0 20.2 13.5 9.5 6.9

Central Point Load

Design Case Maximum working load (kN) on one span, for span (m)
2.0 3.0 4.0 5.0 6.0 7.0 8.0 9.0 10.0
SINGLE Z SECTION
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Single & double spans:

No lateral restraint 50.8 33.9 16.1 8.4 5.0 3.2 2.2 1.6 1.2
Restraint at mid-span 50.8 33.9 25.4 20.3 13.8 8.8 5.9 4.2 3.1
Full lateral restraint 50.8 33.9 25.4 20.3 16.9 14.5 12.7 11.3 10.2
Single span:
Deflection < L/250 172.9 76.8 43.2 27.7 19.2 14.1 10.8 8.5 6.9
Deflection < L/350 123.5 54.9 30.9 19.8 12.0 7.6 5.1 3.6 2.6
Double span:
Deflection < L/250 288.2 128.1 72.0 46.1 32.0 23.5 18.0 14.2 11.5
Deflection < L/350 205.8 91.5 51.5 32.9 20.0 12.6 8.4 5.9 4.3
Notes: Deflection is calculated for self weight plus imposed load

Web Crushing at Support for Single Span

Design Case Maximum load (kN) at support, for bearing width (mm)
35 50 75 100 125 150
SINGLE Z SECTION:
No restraint 22.7 23.7 25.4 27.1 28.8 30.5
Restrained 56.0 59.3 63.8 67.6 71.0 74.0
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LOAD CAPACITY TABLES FOR COLUMNS

S350
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Generic C Sections

Note: These tables are presented for generic Z sections, which may be used for
scheme design.
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COMPRESSION Table 91
GENERIC C SECTION Depth 100 mm Thickness 1.2 mm
Design Strength 350N/mm2

Single Section Columns

Effective Working load (kN) for effective length Ly (m)
length Lx 4.0 3.0 2.0 1.0 Continuous
CONCENTRIC LOADING
4m 6.9 10.3 15.5 20.9 22.9
2m 6.9 11.2 19.6 29.5 32.5
Continuous 6.9 11.2 20.0 31.0 34.6
ECCENTRIC LOADING ABOUT X AND Y AXIS
4m 3.3 4.7 6.8 7.9 8.3
2m 3.3 4.9 7.6 9.5 9.9
Continuous 3.3 4.9 7.7 9.8 10.3
ECCENTRIC LOADING ABOUT X AXIS
4m 4.2 6.3 9.8 11.1 11.5
2m 4.2 6.8 11.9 15.3 15.8
Continuous 4.2 6.8 12.1 16.5 17.3
ECCENTRIC LOADING ABOUT Y AXIS
4m 4.7 6.4 8.8 11.2 12.1
2m 4.7 6.8 10.0 13.2 14.3
Continuous 4.7 6.8 10.1 13.4 14.7
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Double Section Columns

Effective Working load (kN) for effective length Ly (m)
length Lx 4.0 3.0 2.0 1.0 Continuous
CONCENTRIC LOADING
4m 29.6 47.7 53.0 53.0 53.0
2m 29.6 47.7 71.6 80.4 80.4
Continuous 29.6 47.7 71.6 84.0 87.0
ECCENTRIC LOADING ABOUT X AND Y AXIS
4m 9.1 12.2 13.7 14.2 14.4
2m 9.1 12.2 15.2 16.3 16.6
Continuous 9.1 12.2 15.4 16.8 17.2
ECCENTRIC LOADING ABOUT X AXIS
4m 15.2 23.4 24.3 24.3 24.3
2m 15.2 24.1 32.9 34.5 34.5
Continuous 15.2 24.1 35.2 37.9 38.5
ECCENTRIC LOADING ABOUT Y AXIS
4m 11.9 15.5 17.8 19.1 19.5
2m 11.9 15.5 19.3 21.7 22.3
Continuous 11.9 15.5 19.3 21.9 22.8
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COMPRESSION Table 92
GENERIC C SECTION Depth 125 mm Thickness 1.2 mm
Design Strength 350N/mm2

Single Section Columns

Effective Working load (kN) for effective length Ly (m)
length Lx 4.0 3.0 2.0 1.0 Continuous
CONCENTRIC LOADING
4m 7.1 11.2 18.7 24.8 26.6
2m 7.1 11.2 19.4 28.7 31.2
Continuous 7.1 11.2 19.4 28.9 32.3
ECCENTRIC LOADING ABOUT X AND Y AXIS
4m 3.5 5.1 7.7 8.8 9.2
2m 3.5 5.1 7.8 9.6 10.0
Continuous 3.5 5.1 7.8 9.8 10.3
ECCENTRIC LOADING ABOUT X AXIS
4m 4.3 7.0 11.7 13.1 13.4
2m 4.3 7.0 12.3 15.5 16.0
Continuous 4.3 7.0 12.3 16.1 16.8
ECCENTRIC LOADING ABOUT Y AXIS
4m 4.9 7.0 10.0 12.4 13.2
2m 4.9 7.0 10.2 13.3 14.3
Continuous 4.9 7.0 10.2 13.3 14.5
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Double Section Columns

Effective Working load (kN) for effective length Ly (m)
length Lx 4.0 3.0 2.0 1.0 Continuous
CONCENTRIC LOADING
4m 29.4 47.3 68.0 68.0 68.0
2m 29.4 47.3 71.2 83.4 83.4
Continuous 29.4 47.3 71.2 84.1 87.5
ECCENTRIC LOADING ABOUT X AND Y AXIS
4m 9.1 12.2 14.9 15.5 15.8
2m 9.1 12.2 15.3 16.7 16.9
Continuous 9.1 12.2 15.5 16.8 17.3
ECCENTRIC LOADING ABOUT X AXIS
4m 15.1 24.1 29.7 29.7 29.7
2m 15.1 24.1 34.1 36.5 36.5
Continuous 15.1 24.1 35.4 38.3 39.1
ECCENTRIC LOADING ABOUT Y AXIS
4m 11.9 15.5 19.1 20.7 21.3
2m 11.9 15.5 19.3 21.9 22.6
Continuous 11.9 15.5 19.3 21.9 22.9
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COMPRESSION Table 93
GENERIC C SECTION Depth 125 mm Thickness 1.6 mm
Design Strength 350N/mm2

Single Section Columns

Effective Working load (kN) for effective length Ly (m)
length Lx 4.0 3.0 2.0 1.0 Continuous
CONCENTRIC LOADING
4m 9.7 15.7 27.6 38.3 41.6
2m 9.7 15.7 28.6 46.5 51.1
Continuous 9.7 15.7 28.6 46.8 53.1
ECCENTRIC LOADING ABOUT X AND Y AXIS
4m 4.7 6.9 10.5 12.5 13.0
2m 4.7 6.9 10.6 13.8 14.4
Continuous 4.7 6.9 10.6 14.0 14.8
ECCENTRIC LOADING ABOUT X AXIS
4m 5.9 9.6 16.8 19.4 19.9
2m 5.9 9.6 17.3 23.9 24.7
Continuous 5.9 9.6 17.3 25.0 26.2
ECCENTRIC LOADING ABOUT Y AXIS
4m 6.5 9.3 13.7 17.3 18.7
2m 6.5 9.3 14.0 18.8 20.4
Continuous 6.5 9.3 14.0 18.9 20.7
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Double Section Columns

Effective Working load (kN) for effective length Ly (m)
length Lx 4.0 3.0 2.0 1.0 Continuous
CONCENTRIC LOADING
4m 39.5 65.3 101.2 101.2 101.2
2m 39.5 65.3 107.3 130.5 130.5
Continuous 39.5 65.3 107.3 131.6 137.3
ECCENTRIC LOADING ABOUT X AND Y AXIS
4m 12.0 16.2 20.4 21.4 21.8
2m 12.0 16.2 20.8 23.1 23.6
Continuous 12.0 16.2 20.8 23.3 24.0
ECCENTRIC LOADING ABOUT X AXIS
4m 20.3 32.5 42.9 42.9 42.9
2m 20.3 32.5 50.3 54.8 54.8
Continuous 20.3 32.5 50.3 58.0 59.0
ECCENTRIC LOADING ABOUT Y AXIS
4m 15.7 20.5 25.8 28.1 28.9
2m 15.7 20.5 26.1 29.8 30.8
Continuous 15.7 20.5 26.1 29.9 31.2
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COMPRESSION Table 94
GENERIC C SECTION Depth 150 mm Thickness 1.6 mm
Design Strength 350N/mm2

Single Section Columns

Effective Working load (kN) for effective length Ly (m)
length Lx 4.0 3.0 2.0 1.0 Continuous
CONCENTRIC LOADING
4m 14.1 22.0 35.6 45.0 47.7
2m 14.1 22.0 36.2 49.4 52.8
Continuous 14.1 22.0 36.2 49.5 54.0
ECCENTRIC LOADING ABOUT X AND Y AXIS
4m 6.5 9.3 13.2 14.6 15.0
2m 6.5 9.3 13.3 15.4 15.9
Continuous 6.5 9.3 13.3 15.5 16.1
ECCENTRIC LOADING ABOUT X AXIS
4m 8.7 13.8 21.4 23.4 23.8
2m 8.7 13.8 22.3 26.3 26.9
Continuous 8.7 13.8 22.3 27.0 28.0
ECCENTRIC LOADING ABOUT Y AXIS
4m 9.0 12.4 17.0 20.1 21.2
2m 9.0 12.4 17.1 20.9 22.1
Continuous 9.0 12.4 17.1 20.9 22.3
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Double Section Columns

Effective Working load (kN) for effective length Ly (m)
length Lx 4.0 3.0 2.0 1.0 Continuous
CONCENTRIC LOADING
4m 58.7 91.1 124.4 124.4 124.4
2m 58.7 91.1 125.7 142.2 142.2
Continuous 58.7 91.1 125.7 142.5 146.6
ECCENTRIC LOADING ABOUT X AND Y AXIS
4m 16.0 20.5 23.9 24.8 25.1
2m 16.0 20.5 24.3 25.9 26.3
Continuous 16.0 20.5 24.4 26.1 26.6
ECCENTRIC LOADING ABOUT X AXIS
4m 29.8 45.5 53.1 53.1 53.1
2m 29.8 45.5 58.5 61.8 61.8
Continuous 29.8 45.5 60.3 64.0 64.8
ECCENTRIC LOADING ABOUT Y AXIS
4m 20.5 25.6 30.3 32.3 33.1
2m 20.5 25.6 30.4 33.4 34.2
Continuous 20.5 25.6 30.4 33.4 34.5
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COMPRESSION Table 95
GENERIC C SECTION Depth 150 mm Thickness 1.8 mm
Design Strength 350N/mm2

Single Section Columns

Effective Working load (kN) for effective length Ly (m)
length Lx 4.0 3.0 2.0 1.0 Continuous
CONCENTRIC LOADING
4m 16.1 25.4 42.2 54.3 57.8
2m 16.1 25.4 42.8 60.2 64.5
Continuous 16.1 25.4 42.8 60.3 66.0
ECCENTRIC LOADING ABOUT X AND Y AXIS
4m 7.4 10.5 14.9 16.8 17.3
2m 7.4 10.5 15.0 17.8 18.3
Continuous 7.4 10.5 15.0 17.9 18.6
ECCENTRIC LOADING ABOUT X AXIS
4m 9.8 15.7 25.2 27.5 28.0
2m 9.8 15.7 25.8 31.3 32.1
Continuous 9.8 15.7 25.8 32.3 33.4
ECCENTRIC LOADING ABOUT Y AXIS
4m 10.1 14.0 19.4 23.1 24.4
2m 10.1 14.0 19.5 24.1 25.5
Continuous 10.1 14.0 19.5 24.1 25.8
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Double Section Columns

Effective Working load (kN) for effective length Ly (m)
length Lx 4.0 3.0 2.0 1.0 Continuous
CONCENTRIC LOADING
4m 66.3 104.6 147.4 147.4 147.4
2m 66.3 104.6 149.0 170.0 170.0
Continuous 66.3 104.6 149.0 170.4 175.4
ECCENTRIC LOADING ABOUT X AND Y AXIS
4m 17.9 23.0 27.1 28.3 28.6
2m 17.9 23.0 27.6 29.5 29.9
Continuous 17.9 23.0 27.6 29.7 30.3
ECCENTRIC LOADING ABOUT X AXIS
4m 33.5 51.5 61.8 61.8 61.8
2m 33.5 51.5 68.6 72.6 72.6
Continuous 33.5 51.5 70.0 75.3 76.3
ECCENTRIC LOADING ABOUT Y AXIS
4m 22.9 28.7 34.2 36.6 37.4
2m 22.9 28.7 34.3 37.8 38.7
Continuous 22.9 28.7 34.3 37.8 39.0
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COMPRESSION Table 96
GENERIC C SECTION Depth 165 mm Thickness 1.6 mm
Design Strength 350N/mm2

Single Section Columns

Effective Working load (kN) for effective length Ly (m)
length Lx 4.0 3.0 2.0 1.0 Continuous
CONCENTRIC LOADING
4m 14.2 21.9 35.4 45.1 47.6
2m 14.2 21.9 35.4 48.0 51.4
Continuous 14.2 21.9 35.4 48.0 52.3
ECCENTRIC LOADING ABOUT X AND Y AXIS
4m 6.7 9.5 13.3 14.8 15.2
2m 6.7 9.5 13.3 15.4 15.9
Continuous 6.7 9.5 13.3 15.5 16.1
ECCENTRIC LOADING ABOUT X AXIS
4m 8.8 13.9 21.8 23.9 24.3
2m 8.8 13.9 22.3 26.2 26.8
Continuous 8.8 13.9 22.3 26.7 27.6
ECCENTRIC LOADING ABOUT Y AXIS
4m 9.1 12.5 17.2 20.3 21.3
2m 9.1 12.5 17.2 20.8 22.0
Continuous 9.1 12.5 17.2 20.8 22.2
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Double Section Columns

Effective Working load (kN) for effective length Ly (m)
length Lx 4.0 3.0 2.0 1.0 Continuous
CONCENTRIC LOADING
4m 58.4 90.7 125.4 129.2 129.2
2m 58.4 90.7 125.4 142.6 143.5
Continuous 58.4 90.7 125.4 142.6 147.0
ECCENTRIC LOADING ABOUT X AND Y AXIS
4m 16.0 20.6 24.1 25.2 25.5
2m 16.0 20.6 24.4 26.0 26.4
Continuous 16.0 20.6 24.5 26.1 26.6
ECCENTRIC LOADING ABOUT X AXIS
4m 29.7 45.5 54.8 55.5 55.5
2m 29.7 45.5 59.1 62.6 62.8
Continuous 29.7 45.5 60.6 64.3 65.2
ECCENTRIC LOADING ABOUT Y AXIS
4m 20.5 25.6 30.4 32.7 33.4
2m 20.5 25.6 30.4 33.4 34.3
Continuous 20.5 25.6 30.4 33.4 34.5
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COMPRESSION Table 97
GENERIC C SECTION Depth 165 mm Thickness 1.8 mm
Design Strength 350N/mm2

Single Section Columns

Effective Working load (kN) for effective length Ly (m)
length Lx 4.0 3.0 2.0 1.0 Continuous
CONCENTRIC LOADING
4m 16.1 25.3 41.8 54.4 57.7
2m 16.1 25.3 41.8 58.2 62.6
Continuous 16.1 25.3 41.8 58.2 63.7
ECCENTRIC LOADING ABOUT X AND Y AXIS
4m 7.5 10.7 15.1 17.1 17.5
2m 7.5 10.7 15.1 17.8 18.3
Continuous 7.5 10.7 15.1 17.9 18.6
ECCENTRIC LOADING ABOUT X AXIS
4m 10.0 15.8 25.6 28.3 28.8
2m 10.0 15.8 25.7 31.2 31.9
Continuous 10.0 15.8 25.7 31.8 32.9
ECCENTRIC LOADING ABOUT Y AXIS
4m 10.3 14.1 19.5 23.3 24.5
2m 10.3 14.1 19.5 23.9 25.3
Continuous 10.3 14.1 19.5 23.9 25.5
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Double Section Columns

Effective Working load (kN) for effective length Ly (m)
length Lx 4.0 3.0 2.0 1.0 Continuous
CONCENTRIC LOADING
4m 66.0 104.2 148.6 153.7 153.7
2m 66.0 104.2 148.6 170.4 171.6
Continuous 66.0 104.2 148.6 170.4 175.8
ECCENTRIC LOADING ABOUT X AND Y AXIS
4m 17.9 23.0 27.3 28.7 29.1
2m 17.9 23.0 27.7 29.6 30.1
Continuous 17.9 23.0 27.7 29.7 30.3
ECCENTRIC LOADING ABOUT X AXIS
4m 33.4 51.6 64.0 64.9 64.9
2m 33.4 51.6 69.3 73.6 73.8
Continuous 33.4 51.6 70.8 75.8 76.8
ECCENTRIC LOADING ABOUT Y AXIS
4m 22.9 28.7 34.3 36.9 37.8
2m 22.9 28.7 34.3 37.8 38.8
Continuous 22.9 28.7 34.3 37.8 39.0
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COMPRESSION Table 98
GENERIC C SECTION Depth 180 mm Thickness 1.6 mm
Design Strength 350N/mm2

Single Section Columns

Effective Working load (kN) for effective length Ly (m)
length Lx 4.0 3.0 2.0 1.0 Continuous
CONCENTRIC LOADING
4m 14.2 21.9 34.8 44.9 47.3
2m 14.2 21.9 34.8 46.7 50.3
Continuous 14.2 21.9 34.8 46.7 50.9
ECCENTRIC LOADING ABOUT X AND Y AXIS
4m 6.7 9.6 13.4 14.9 15.3
2m 6.7 9.6 13.4 15.4 15.9
Continuous 6.7 9.6 13.4 15.5 16.0
ECCENTRIC LOADING ABOUT X AXIS
4m 8.9 14.0 21.9 24.3 24.7
2m 8.9 14.0 22.2 26.0 26.7
Continuous 8.9 14.0 22.2 26.4 27.3
ECCENTRIC LOADING ABOUT Y AXIS
4m 9.2 12.6 17.2 20.3 21.3
2m 9.2 12.6 17.2 20.7 21.9
Continuous 9.2 12.6 17.2 20.7 22.0
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Double Section Columns

Effective Working load (kN) for effective length Ly (m)
length Lx 4.0 3.0 2.0 1.0 Continuous
CONCENTRIC LOADING
4m 58.3 90.3 125.1 132.7 132.7
2m 58.3 90.3 125.1 142.7 144.6
Continuous 58.3 90.3 125.1 142.7 147.3
ECCENTRIC LOADING ABOUT X AND Y AXIS
4m 15.9 20.6 24.2 25.4 25.8
2m 15.9 20.6 24.4 26.1 26.5
Continuous 15.9 20.6 24.5 26.2 26.7
ECCENTRIC LOADING ABOUT X AXIS
4m 29.6 45.6 56.0 57.4 57.4
2m 29.6 45.6 59.6 63.2 63.6
Continuous 29.6 45.6 60.8 64.6 65.6
ECCENTRIC LOADING ABOUT Y AXIS
4m 20.5 25.5 30.3 32.9 33.6
2m 20.5 25.5 30.3 33.4 34.3
Continuous 20.5 25.5 30.3 33.4 34.5
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COMPRESSION Table 99
GENERIC C SECTION Depth 180 mm Thickness 1.8 mm
Design Strength 350N/mm2

Single Section Columns

Effective Working load (kN) for effective length Ly (m)
length Lx 4.0 3.0 2.0 1.0 Continuous
CONCENTRIC LOADING
4m 16.2 25.1 41.0 54.0 57.1
2m 16.2 25.1 41.0 56.4 60.9
Continuous 16.2 25.1 41.0 56.4 61.7
ECCENTRIC LOADING ABOUT X AND Y AXIS
4m 7.6 10.8 15.2 17.3 17.7
2m 7.6 10.8 15.2 17.8 18.3
Continuous 7.6 10.8 15.2 17.8 18.5
ECCENTRIC LOADING ABOUT X AXIS
4m 10.1 15.9 25.7 28.8 29.3
2m 10.1 15.9 25.7 30.9 31.8
Continuous 10.1 15.9 25.7 31.4 32.6
ECCENTRIC LOADING ABOUT Y AXIS
4m 10.4 14.2 19.5 23.4 24.5
2m 10.4 14.2 19.5 23.8 25.2
Continuous 10.4 14.2 19.5 23.8 25.3
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Double Section Columns

Effective Working load (kN) for effective length Ly (m)
length Lx 4.0 3.0 2.0 1.0 Continuous
CONCENTRIC LOADING
4m 65.8 103.7 148.1 158.0 158.0
2m 65.8 103.7 148.1 170.4 172.8
Continuous 65.8 103.7 148.1 170.4 176.1
ECCENTRIC LOADING ABOUT X AND Y AXIS
4m 17.8 23.1 27.5 29.0 29.4
2m 17.8 23.1 27.8 29.7 30.2
Continuous 17.8 23.1 27.8 29.8 30.4
ECCENTRIC LOADING ABOUT X AXIS
4m 33.3 51.7 65.6 67.3 67.3
2m 33.3 51.7 70.0 74.4 74.9
Continuous 33.3 51.7 71.4 76.3 77.3
ECCENTRIC LOADING ABOUT Y AXIS
4m 22.9 28.7 34.3 37.2 38.1
2m 22.9 28.7 34.3 37.8 38.9
Continuous 22.9 28.7 34.3 37.8 39.0
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COMPRESSION Table 100

GENERIC C SECTION Depth 180 mm Thickness 2.0 mm
Design Strength 350N/mm2

Single Section Columns

Effective Working load (kN) for effective length Ly (m)
length Lx 4.0 3.0 2.0 1.0 Continuous
CONCENTRIC LOADING
4m 18.2 28.5 47.5 63.9 67.8
2m 18.2 28.5 47.5 66.9 72.5
Continuous 18.2 28.5 47.5 66.9 73.5
ECCENTRIC LOADING ABOUT X AND Y AXIS
4m 8.4 11.9 17.0 19.5 20.0
2m 8.4 11.9 17.0 20.1 20.8
Continuous 8.4 11.9 17.0 20.2 21.0
ECCENTRIC LOADING ABOUT X AXIS
4m 11.3 17.8 29.2 33.3 33.8
2m 11.3 17.8 29.2 35.9 37.0
Continuous 11.3 17.8 29.2 36.6 37.9
ECCENTRIC LOADING ABOUT Y AXIS
4m 11.5 15.8 21.9 26.4 27.8
2m 11.5 15.8 21.9 26.9 28.6
Continuous 11.5 15.8 21.9 26.9 28.7
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Double Section Columns

Effective Working load (kN) for effective length Ly (m)
length Lx 4.0 3.0 2.0 1.0 Continuous
CONCENTRIC LOADING
4m 73.1 116.5 170.7 183.1 183.1
2m 73.1 116.5 170.7 197.9 200.8
Continuous 73.1 116.5 170.7 197.9 204.7
ECCENTRIC LOADING ABOUT X AND Y AXIS
4m 19.7 25.5 30.6 32.4 32.8
2m 19.7 25.5 30.8 33.2 33.8
Continuous 19.7 25.5 30.8 33.3 34.0
ECCENTRIC LOADING ABOUT X AXIS
4m 37.0 57.5 74.7 76.8 76.8
2m 37.0 57.5 79.9 85.3 85.8
Continuous 37.0 57.5 80.4 87.5 88.8
ECCENTRIC LOADING ABOUT Y AXIS
4m 25.2 31.6 38.0 41.3 42.3
2m 25.2 31.6 38.0 42.0 43.2
Continuous 25.2 31.6 38.0 42.0 43.4
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COMPRESSION Table 101

GENERIC C SECTION Depth 200 mm Thickness 1.6 mm
Design Strength 350N/mm2

Single Section Columns

Effective Working load (kN) for effective length Ly (m)
length Lx 4.0 3.0 2.0 1.0 Continuous
CONCENTRIC LOADING
4m 14.3 21.8 34.2 44.3 46.7
2m 14.3 21.8 34.2 45.3 49.0
Continuous 14.3 21.8 34.2 45.3 49.4
ECCENTRIC LOADING ABOUT X AND Y AXIS
4m 6.8 9.7 13.5 15.1 15.4
2m 6.8 9.7 13.5 15.3 15.9
Continuous 6.8 9.7 13.5 15.4 16.0
ECCENTRIC LOADING ABOUT X AXIS
4m 9.0 14.1 21.9 24.6 25.0
2m 9.0 14.1 22.2 25.8 26.5
Continuous 9.0 14.1 22.2 26.0 27.0
ECCENTRIC LOADING ABOUT Y AXIS
4m 9.3 12.8 17.2 20.4 21.3
2m 9.3 12.8 17.2 20.6 21.8
Continuous 9.3 12.8 17.2 20.6 21.8
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Double Section Columns

Effective Working load (kN) for effective length Ly (m)
length Lx 4.0 3.0 2.0 1.0 Continuous
CONCENTRIC LOADING
4m 58.0 89.8 124.7 136.0 136.0
2m 58.0 89.8 124.7 142.8 145.9
Continuous 58.0 89.8 124.7 142.8 147.8
ECCENTRIC LOADING ABOUT X AND Y AXIS
4m 15.9 20.6 24.3 25.7 26.0
2m 15.9 20.6 24.4 26.1 26.6
Continuous 15.9 20.6 24.5 26.2 26.8
ECCENTRIC LOADING ABOUT X AXIS
4m 29.6 45.7 57.2 59.3 59.3
2m 29.6 45.7 60.0 63.8 64.4
Continuous 29.6 45.7 60.9 64.9 65.9
ECCENTRIC LOADING ABOUT Y AXIS
4m 20.5 25.5 30.3 33.1 33.8
2m 20.5 25.5 30.3 33.4 34.4
Continuous 20.5 25.5 30.3 33.4 34.5
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COMPRESSION Table 102

GENERIC C SECTION Depth 200 mm Thickness 1.8 mm
Design Strength 350N/mm2

Single Section Columns

Effective Working load (kN) for effective length Ly (m)
length Lx 4.0 3.0 2.0 1.0 Continuous
CONCENTRIC LOADING
4m 16.3 25.0 40.1 53.3 56.3
2m 16.3 25.0 40.1 54.5 59.1
Continuous 16.3 25.0 40.1 54.5 59.6
ECCENTRIC LOADING ABOUT X AND Y AXIS
4m 7.7 10.9 15.3 17.4 17.8
2m 7.7 10.9 15.3 17.7 18.3
Continuous 7.7 10.9 15.3 17.8 18.5
ECCENTRIC LOADING ABOUT X AXIS
4m 10.2 16.0 25.6 29.1 29.6
2m 10.2 16.0 25.6 30.6 31.6
Continuous 10.2 16.0 25.6 31.0 32.1
ECCENTRIC LOADING ABOUT Y AXIS
4m 10.5 14.3 19.5 23.4 24.5
2m 10.5 14.3 19.5 23.7 25.1
Continuous 10.5 14.3 19.5 23.7 25.2
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Double Section Columns

Effective Working load (kN) for effective length Ly (m)
length Lx 4.0 3.0 2.0 1.0 Continuous
CONCENTRIC LOADING
4m 65.6 103.1 147.6 162.1 162.1
2m 65.6 103.1 147.6 170.4 174.3
Continuous 65.6 103.1 147.6 170.4 176.5
ECCENTRIC LOADING ABOUT X AND Y AXIS
4m 17.8 23.1 27.6 29.3 29.7
2m 17.8 23.1 27.8 29.8 30.3
Continuous 17.8 23.1 27.9 29.9 30.5
ECCENTRIC LOADING ABOUT X AXIS
4m 33.3 51.8 67.1 69.8 69.8
2m 33.3 51.8 70.6 75.3 76.0
Continuous 33.3 51.8 71.7 76.7 77.9
ECCENTRIC LOADING ABOUT Y AXIS
4m 22.9 28.6 34.2 37.4 38.3
2m 22.9 28.6 34.2 37.8 38.9
Continuous 22.9 28.6 34.2 37.8 39.1
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COMPRESSION Table 103

GENERIC C SECTION Depth 200 mm Thickness 2.0 mm
Design Strength 350N/mm2

Single Section Columns

Effective Working load (kN) for effective length Ly (m)
length Lx 4.0 3.0 2.0 1.0 Continuous
CONCENTRIC LOADING
4m 18.2 28.3 46.3 62.8 66.5
2m 18.2 28.3 46.3 64.4 70.1
Continuous 18.2 28.3 46.3 64.4 70.7
ECCENTRIC LOADING ABOUT X AND Y AXIS
4m 8.5 12.1 17.1 19.7 20.2
2m 8.5 12.1 17.1 20.1 20.8
Continuous 8.5 12.1 17.1 20.2 20.9
ECCENTRIC LOADING ABOUT X AXIS
4m 11.4 17.9 29.1 33.8 34.3
2m 11.4 17.9 29.1 35.6 36.7
Continuous 11.4 17.9 29.1 36.0 37.4
ECCENTRIC LOADING ABOUT Y AXIS
4m 11.6 15.9 21.9 26.4 27.8
2m 11.6 15.9 21.9 26.7 28.3
Continuous 11.6 15.9 21.9 26.7 28.4
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Double Section Columns

Effective Working load (kN) for effective length Ly (m)
length Lx 4.0 3.0 2.0 1.0 Continuous
CONCENTRIC LOADING
4m 72.8 115.9 170.0 188.0 188.0
2m 72.8 115.9 170.0 197.9 202.5
Continuous 72.8 115.9 170.0 197.9 205.1
ECCENTRIC LOADING ABOUT X AND Y AXIS
4m 19.7 25.5 30.8 32.7 33.2
2m 19.7 25.5 31.0 33.3 33.9
Continuous 19.7 25.5 31.0 33.4 34.1
ECCENTRIC LOADING ABOUT X AXIS
4m 36.9 57.6 76.7 79.8 79.8
2m 36.9 57.6 80.8 86.4 87.3
Continuous 36.9 57.6 81.5 88.1 89.5
ECCENTRIC LOADING ABOUT Y AXIS
4m 25.2 31.6 38.0 41.6 42.6
2m 25.2 31.6 38.0 42.0 43.3
Continuous 25.2 31.6 38.0 42.0 43.4
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COMPRESSION Table 104

GENERIC C SECTION Depth 220 mm Thickness 2.0 mm
Design Strength 350N/mm2

Single Section Columns

Effective Working load (kN) for effective length Ly (m)
length Lx 4.0 3.0 2.0 1.0 Continuous
CONCENTRIC LOADING
4m 18.3 28.1 45.4 61.7 65.3
2m 18.3 28.1 45.4 62.3 68.1
Continuous 18.3 28.1 45.4 62.3 68.4
ECCENTRIC LOADING ABOUT X AND Y AXIS
4m 8.6 12.2 17.2 19.8 20.3
2m 8.6 12.2 17.2 20.0 20.8
Continuous 8.6 12.2 17.2 20.1 20.9
ECCENTRIC LOADING ABOUT X AXIS
4m 11.5 18.0 29.0 34.0 34.5
2m 11.5 18.0 29.0 35.2 36.4
Continuous 11.5 18.0 29.0 35.6 37.0
ECCENTRIC LOADING ABOUT Y AXIS
4m 11.8 16.0 21.8 26.4 27.7
2m 11.8 16.0 21.8 26.5 28.2
Continuous 11.8 16.0 21.8 26.5 28.2
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Double Section Columns

Effective Working load (kN) for effective length Ly (m)
length Lx 4.0 3.0 2.0 1.0 Continuous
CONCENTRIC LOADING
4m 72.5 115.3 169.4 191.6 191.6
2m 72.5 115.3 169.4 197.9 203.9
Continuous 72.5 115.3 169.4 197.9 205.6
ECCENTRIC LOADING ABOUT X AND Y AXIS
4m 19.7 25.5 30.9 33.0 33.5
2m 19.7 25.5 31.1 33.4 34.1
Continuous 19.7 25.5 31.1 33.5 34.2
ECCENTRIC LOADING ABOUT X AXIS
4m 36.8 57.7 78.1 82.2 82.2
2m 36.8 57.7 81.4 87.3 88.5
Continuous 36.8 57.7 82.4 88.7 90.2
ECCENTRIC LOADING ABOUT Y AXIS
4m 25.2 31.6 37.9 41.8 42.8
2m 25.2 31.6 37.9 42.0 43.4
Continuous 25.2 31.6 37.9 42.0 43.4
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COMPRESSION Table 105

GENERIC C SECTION Depth 220 mm Thickness 2.4 mm
Design Strength 350N/mm2

Single Section Columns

Effective Working load (kN) for effective length Ly (m)
length Lx 4.0 3.0 2.0 1.0 Continuous
CONCENTRIC LOADING
4m 22.3 34.8 58.4 82.7 87.8
2m 22.3 34.8 58.4 83.6 91.9
Continuous 22.3 34.8 58.4 83.6 92.5
ECCENTRIC LOADING ABOUT X AND Y AXIS
4m 10.3 14.5 20.7 24.4 25.1
2m 10.3 14.5 20.7 24.7 25.7
Continuous 10.3 14.5 20.7 24.8 25.8
ECCENTRIC LOADING ABOUT X AXIS
4m 13.8 21.9 36.2 43.8 44.5
2m 13.8 21.9 36.2 45.6 47.2
Continuous 13.8 21.9 36.2 46.1 47.9
ECCENTRIC LOADING ABOUT Y AXIS
4m 13.9 19.2 26.5 32.5 34.2
2m 13.9 19.2 26.5 32.6 34.8
Continuous 13.9 19.2 26.5 32.6 34.8
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Double Section Columns

Effective Working load (kN) for effective length Ly (m)
length Lx 4.0 3.0 2.0 1.0 Continuous
CONCENTRIC LOADING
4m 86.4 139.8 214.5 246.4 246.4
2m 86.4 139.8 214.5 254.9 262.9
Continuous 86.4 139.8 214.5 254.9 265.2
ECCENTRIC LOADING ABOUT X AND Y AXIS
4m 23.2 30.1 37.0 39.7 40.3
2m 23.2 30.1 37.0 40.2 41.0
Continuous 23.2 30.1 37.0 40.3 41.2
ECCENTRIC LOADING ABOUT X AXIS
4m 43.8 69.0 97.4 103.1 103.1
2m 43.8 69.0 100.6 109.9 111.3
Continuous 43.8 69.0 100.6 111.8 113.7
ECCENTRIC LOADING ABOUT Y AXIS
4m 29.6 37.3 45.1 49.8 51.2
2m 29.6 37.3 45.1 50.2 51.8
Continuous 29.6 37.3 45.1 50.2 51.9
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COMPRESSION Table 106

GENERIC C SECTION Depth 250 mm Thickness 2.4 mm
Design Strength 350N/mm2

Single Section Columns

Effective Working load (kN) for effective length Ly (m)
length Lx 4.0 3.0 2.0 1.0 Continuous
CONCENTRIC LOADING
4m 22.3 34.5 56.7 79.8 85.0
2m 22.3 34.5 56.7 79.8 88.0
Continuous 22.3 34.5 56.7 79.8 88.2
ECCENTRIC LOADING ABOUT X AND Y AXIS
4m 10.4 14.7 20.8 24.5 25.2
2m 10.4 14.7 20.8 24.7 25.6
Continuous 10.4 14.7 20.8 24.7 25.7
ECCENTRIC LOADING ABOUT X AXIS
4m 14.0 22.0 36.0 43.9 44.8
2m 14.0 22.0 36.0 45.0 46.8
Continuous 14.0 22.0 36.0 45.3 47.2
ECCENTRIC LOADING ABOUT Y AXIS
4m 14.1 19.3 26.4 32.3 33.9
2m 14.1 19.3 26.4 32.3 34.4
Continuous 14.1 19.3 26.4 32.3 34.4
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Double Section Columns

Effective Working load (kN) for effective length Ly (m)
length Lx 4.0 3.0 2.0 1.0 Continuous
CONCENTRIC LOADING
4m 86.0 138.8 213.2 251.6 251.6
2m 86.0 138.8 213.2 254.7 265.1
Continuous 86.0 138.8 213.2 254.7 265.9
ECCENTRIC LOADING ABOUT X AND Y AXIS
4m 23.2 30.1 37.2 40.1 40.8
2m 23.2 30.1 37.2 40.3 41.3
Continuous 23.2 30.1 37.2 40.4 41.4
ECCENTRIC LOADING ABOUT X AXIS
4m 43.6 69.1 99.7 107.0 107.0
2m 43.6 69.1 102.2 111.7 113.6
Continuous 43.6 69.1 102.2 113.1 115.3
ECCENTRIC LOADING ABOUT Y AXIS
4m 29.6 37.2 45.1 50.1 51.4
2m 29.6 37.2 45.1 50.2 51.9
Continuous 29.6 37.2 45.1 50.2 51.9
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COMPRESSION Table 107

GENERIC C SECTION Depth 300 mm Thickness 2.4 mm
Design Strength 350N/mm2

Single Section Columns

Effective Working load (kN) for effective length Ly (m)
length Lx 4.0 3.0 2.0 1.0 Continuous
CONCENTRIC LOADING
4m 22.3 34.1 54.6 75.4 81.3
2m 22.3 34.1 54.6 75.4 83.3
Continuous 22.3 34.1 54.6 75.4 83.3
ECCENTRIC LOADING ABOUT X AND Y AXIS
4m 10.6 14.9 21.0 24.5 25.3
2m 10.6 14.9 21.0 24.6 25.6
Continuous 10.6 14.9 21.0 24.6 25.6
ECCENTRIC LOADING ABOUT X AXIS
4m 14.2 22.2 35.8 43.6 44.8
2m 14.2 22.2 35.8 44.2 46.1
Continuous 14.2 22.2 35.8 44.4 46.3
ECCENTRIC LOADING ABOUT Y AXIS
4m 14.4 19.5 26.3 31.9 33.6
2m 14.4 19.5 26.3 31.9 34.0
Continuous 14.4 19.5 26.3 31.9 34.0
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Double Section Columns

Effective Working load (kN) for effective length Ly (m)
length Lx 4.0 3.0 2.0 1.0 Continuous
CONCENTRIC LOADING
4m 85.3 137.4 211.3 254.8 257.7
2m 85.3 137.4 211.3 254.8 267.5
Continuous 85.3 137.4 211.3 254.8 267.5
ECCENTRIC LOADING ABOUT X AND Y AXIS
4m 23.1 30.2 37.4 40.5 41.2
2m 23.1 30.2 37.5 40.6 41.6
Continuous 23.1 30.2 37.5 40.6 41.7
ECCENTRIC LOADING ABOUT X AXIS
4m 43.4 69.2 102.3 111.2 111.7
2m 43.4 69.2 104.3 113.9 116.3
Continuous 43.4 69.2 104.6 114.8 117.3
ECCENTRIC LOADING ABOUT Y AXIS
4m 29.6 37.1 45.0 50.2 51.6
2m 29.6 37.1 45.0 50.2 52.0
Continuous 29.6 37.1 45.0 50.2 52.0
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COMPRESSION Table 108

GENERIC C SECTION Depth 300 mm Thickness 3.0 mm
Design Strength 350N/mm2

Single Section Columns

Effective Working load (kN) for effective length Ly (m)
length Lx 4.0 3.0 2.0 1.0 Continuous
CONCENTRIC LOADING
4m 28.2 43.9 73.7 107.8 117.5
2m 28.2 43.9 73.7 107.8 120.6
Continuous 28.2 43.9 73.7 107.8 120.6
ECCENTRIC LOADING ABOUT X AND Y AXIS
4m 13.0 18.3 26.1 31.4 32.6
2m 13.0 18.3 26.1 31.6 32.9
Continuous 13.0 18.3 26.1 31.6 33.0
ECCENTRIC LOADING ABOUT X AXIS
4m 17.7 27.9 46.7 59.8 61.5
2m 17.7 27.9 46.7 60.8 63.5
Continuous 17.7 27.9 46.7 61.1 63.9
ECCENTRIC LOADING ABOUT Y AXIS
4m 17.6 24.0 33.0 40.8 43.2
2m 17.6 24.0 33.0 40.8 43.6
Continuous 17.6 24.0 33.0 40.8 43.6
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Double Section Columns

Effective Working load (kN) for effective length Ly (m)
length Lx 4.0 3.0 2.0 1.0 Continuous
CONCENTRIC LOADING
4m 104.8 172.0 280.5 348.6 353.1
2m 104.8 172.0 280.5 348.6 366.8
Continuous 104.8 172.0 280.5 348.6 366.8
ECCENTRIC LOADING ABOUT X AND Y AXIS
4m 28.0 36.7 45.9 50.4 51.4
2m 28.0 36.7 45.9 50.5 51.8
Continuous 28.0 36.7 45.9 50.6 51.9
ECCENTRIC LOADING ABOUT X AXIS
4m 53.3 85.4 132.8 147.5 148.3
2m 53.3 85.4 132.8 151.5 154.8
Continuous 53.3 85.4 132.8 152.9 156.3
ECCENTRIC LOADING ABOUT Y AXIS
4m 35.8 45.1 55.2 61.8 63.7
2m 35.8 45.1 55.2 61.8 64.1
Continuous 35.8 45.1 55.2 61.8 64.1
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