Question: Calculate the section factor for a steel IPE 5 5 0 steel beam section. The beam is exposed to fire on 3 sides, only (

Calculate the section factor for a steel IPE 550 steel beam section. The beam is exposed to fire on 3 sides, only (The top flange is unexposed). Make calculations for the following:
i. Box type protection
ii. Spray on protection
Given:
Height of section h=550mm
Width of section b=210mm
Flange thickness T=17.2mm
Web thickness t=11.1mm
Calculate the section factor for a steel IPE 5 5

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