C15X33.9 Steel C-shape — Section Properties
Dimensions
| Property | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Depth (d) | 15 | 381.0 mm |
| Flange Width (bf) | 3.4 | 8.64 cm |
| Flange Thickness (tf) | 0.65 | 16.5 mm |
| Web Thickness (tw) | 0.4 | 10.2 mm |
| Area (A) | 10 in² | 64.5 cm² |
| Weight | 33.9 lb/ft | 50.4 kg/m |
Elastic Section Properties
| Property | Strong Axis (X-X) | Weak Axis (Y-Y) | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moment of Inertia (I) | 315 | 8.07 | in⁴ |
| Elastic Section Modulus (S) | 42 | 3.09 | in³ |
| Plastic Section Modulus (Z) | 50.8 | 6.19 | in³ |
| Radius of Gyration (r) | 5.61 | 0.901 | in |
Torsional Properties
| Property | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Torsional Constant (J) | 1.01 | in⁴ |
| Warping Constant (Cw) | 358 | in⁶ |
| Distance Between Flange Centroids (ho) | 14.4 | in |
| Effective Radius (rts) | 1.13 | in |
Design Resources
- Beam Capacity Calculator — Check C15X33.9 for your span and loads
- Section Properties Database — Compare with other sections
- Steel Beam Sizes Reference — Full dimension table
- Steel Grades Reference — Material properties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the weight of a C15X33.9 channel? 33.9 lb/ft (50.4 kg/m).
What is the section modulus of C15X33.9? Sx = 42 in³, Zx = 50.8 in³ (strong axis). Sy = 3.09 in³, Zy = 6.19 in³ (weak axis).
What steel grade is standard for C15X33.9? ASTM A36 (Fy = 36 ksi) for channels. Verify with mill certificate.
What is the moment of inertia of C15X33.9? Ix = 315 in⁴ about the strong axis and Iy = 8.07 in⁴ about the weak axis. The radius of gyration is rx = 5.61 in and ry = 0.901 in.
Related Pages
Educational reference only. Verify all section properties against the current AISC Manual and mill certificates before design. Results are PRELIMINARY — NOT FOR CONSTRUCTION.