MC10X22 Steel MC-shape — Section Properties
Dimensions
| Property | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Depth (d) | 10 | 254.0 mm |
| Flange Width (bf) | 3.32 | 8.43 cm |
| Flange Thickness (tf) | 0.575 | 14.6 mm |
| Web Thickness (tw) | 0.29 | 7.4 mm |
| Area (A) | 6.45 in² | 41.6 cm² |
| Weight | 22 lb/ft | 32.7 kg/m |
Elastic Section Properties
| Property | Strong Axis (X-X) | Weak Axis (Y-Y) | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moment of Inertia (I) | 102 | 6.4 | in⁴ |
| Elastic Section Modulus (S) | 20.5 | 2.75 | in³ |
| Plastic Section Modulus (Z) | 23.9 | 5.29 | in³ |
| Radius of Gyration (r) | 3.99 | 0.997 | in |
Torsional Properties
| Property | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Torsional Constant (J) | 0.51 | in⁴ |
| Warping Constant (Cw) | 110 | in⁶ |
| Distance Between Flange Centroids (ho) | 9.43 | in |
| Effective Radius (rts) | 1.14 | in |
Design Resources
- Beam Capacity Calculator — Check MC10X22 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 MC10X22 channel? 22 lb/ft (32.7 kg/m).
What is the section modulus of MC10X22? Sx = 20.5 in³, Zx = 23.9 in³ (strong axis). Sy = 2.75 in³, Zy = 5.29 in³ (weak axis).
What steel grade is standard for MC10X22? ASTM A36 (Fy = 36 ksi) for MC-shapes. Verify with mill certificate.
What is the moment of inertia of MC10X22? Ix = 102 in⁴ about the strong axis and Iy = 6.4 in⁴ about the weak axis. The radius of gyration is rx = 3.99 in and ry = 0.997 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.