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Calculation Basis
Assumptions & Limits
- Preset values speed up the setup but do not replace final section or material verification.
- The page is designed for fast deflection and reaction checks.
- Local code rules, long-term effects, and connection details still need separate review.
Reference Basis
- Documentation: Methodology
- Documentation: Engineering Review
- Roark's Formulas for Stress and Strain
- Mechanics of Materials references
IPE Section Property Guide
| Profile family | European IPE rolled I-section |
| Typical example basis | Mid-range IPE section stiffness |
| Preset inertia Ix | 1940 cm^4 |
| Elastic modulus E | 210 GPa |
| Default support case | Simply supported beam |
| Default loading | Full-span uniform load |
| Use case | IPE series sizing and serviceability check |
Engineering Notes
- Use this page when the IPE series is known but the exact profile size still needs to be compared.
- The calculator starts with a representative IPE stiffness, but the inertia value remains editable so the page can be reused for IPE 100, 140, 180, 200, and larger profiles.
- For final checks, replace the preset inertia with the exact section table value from the selected steel grade and profile designation.
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