MC10X28.5 Steel MC-shape — Section Properties
Dimensions
| Property | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Depth (d) | 10 | 254.0 mm |
| Flange Width (bf) | 3.95 | 10.03 cm |
| Flange Thickness (tf) | 0.575 | 14.6 mm |
| Web Thickness (tw) | 0.425 | 10.8 mm |
| Area (A) | 8.37 in² | 54.0 cm² |
| Weight | 28.5 lb/ft | 42.4 kg/m |
Elastic Section Properties
| Property | Strong Axis (X-X) | Weak Axis (Y-Y) | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moment of Inertia (I) | 126 | 11.3 | in⁴ |
| Elastic Section Modulus (S) | 25.3 | 3.99 | in³ |
| Plastic Section Modulus (Z) | 30 | 7.59 | in³ |
| Radius of Gyration (r) | 3.89 | 1.16 | in |
Torsional Properties
| Property | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Torsional Constant (J) | 0.791 | in⁴ |
| Warping Constant (Cw) | 193 | in⁶ |
| Distance Between Flange Centroids (ho) | 9.43 | in |
| Effective Radius (rts) | 1.36 | in |
Design Resources
- Beam Capacity Calculator — Check MC10X28.5 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 MC10X28.5 channel? 28.5 lb/ft (42.4 kg/m).
What is the section modulus of MC10X28.5? Sx = 25.3 in³, Zx = 30 in³ (strong axis). Sy = 3.99 in³, Zy = 7.59 in³ (weak axis).
What steel grade is standard for MC10X28.5? ASTM A36 (Fy = 36 ksi) for MC-shapes. Verify with mill certificate.
What is the moment of inertia of MC10X28.5? Ix = 126 in⁴ about the strong axis and Iy = 11.3 in⁴ about the weak axis. The radius of gyration is rx = 3.89 in and ry = 1.16 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.