C5X6.7 Steel C-shape — Section Properties

Dimensions

Property Value Unit
Depth (d) 5 127.0 mm
Flange Width (bf) 1.75 4.45 cm
Flange Thickness (tf) 0.32 8.1 mm
Web Thickness (tw) 0.19 4.8 mm
Area (A) 1.97 in² 12.7 cm²
Weight 6.7 lb/ft 10.0 kg/m

Elastic Section Properties

Property Strong Axis (X-X) Weak Axis (Y-Y) Unit
Moment of Inertia (I) 7.48 0.47 in⁴
Elastic Section Modulus (S) 2.99 0.372 in³
Plastic Section Modulus (Z) 3.55 0.757 in³
Radius of Gyration (r) 1.95 0.489 in

Torsional Properties

Property Value Unit
Torsional Constant (J) 0.055 in⁴
Warping Constant (Cw) 2.22 in⁶
Distance Between Flange Centroids (ho) 4.68 in
Effective Radius (rts) 0.584 in

Design Resources

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the weight of a C5X6.7 channel? 6.7 lb/ft (10.0 kg/m).

What is the section modulus of C5X6.7? Sx = 2.99 in³, Zx = 3.55 in³ (strong axis). Sy = 0.372 in³, Zy = 0.757 in³ (weak axis).

What steel grade is standard for C5X6.7? ASTM A36 (Fy = 36 ksi) for channels. Verify with mill certificate.

What is the moment of inertia of C5X6.7? Ix = 7.48 in⁴ about the strong axis and Iy = 0.47 in⁴ about the weak axis. The radius of gyration is rx = 1.95 in and ry = 0.489 in.

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