MC10X33.6 Steel MC-shape — Section Properties
Dimensions
| Property | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Depth (d) | 10 | 254.0 mm |
| Flange Width (bf) | 4.1 | 10.41 cm |
| Flange Thickness (tf) | 0.575 | 14.6 mm |
| Web Thickness (tw) | 0.575 | 14.6 mm |
| Area (A) | 9.87 in² | 63.7 cm² |
| Weight | 33.6 lb/ft | 50.0 kg/m |
Elastic Section Properties
| Property | Strong Axis (X-X) | Weak Axis (Y-Y) | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moment of Inertia (I) | 139 | 13.1 | in⁴ |
| Elastic Section Modulus (S) | 27.8 | 4.35 | in³ |
| Plastic Section Modulus (Z) | 33.7 | 8.28 | in³ |
| Radius of Gyration (r) | 3.75 | 1.15 | in |
Torsional Properties
| Property | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Torsional Constant (J) | 1.2 | in⁴ |
| Warping Constant (Cw) | 224 | in⁶ |
| Distance Between Flange Centroids (ho) | 9.43 | in |
| Effective Radius (rts) | 1.4 | in |
Design Resources
- Beam Capacity Calculator — Check MC10X33.6 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 MC10X33.6 channel? 33.6 lb/ft (50.0 kg/m).
What is the section modulus of MC10X33.6? Sx = 27.8 in³, Zx = 33.7 in³ (strong axis). Sy = 4.35 in³, Zy = 8.28 in³ (weak axis).
What steel grade is standard for MC10X33.6? ASTM A36 (Fy = 36 ksi) for MC-shapes. Verify with mill certificate.
What is the moment of inertia of MC10X33.6? Ix = 139 in⁴ about the strong axis and Iy = 13.1 in⁴ about the weak axis. The radius of gyration is rx = 3.75 in and ry = 1.15 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.