MC10X41.1 Steel MC-shape — Section Properties
Dimensions
| Property | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Depth (d) | 10 | 254.0 mm |
| Flange Width (bf) | 4.32 | 10.97 cm |
| Flange Thickness (tf) | 0.575 | 14.6 mm |
| Web Thickness (tw) | 0.796 | 20.2 mm |
| Area (A) | 12.1 in² | 78.1 cm² |
| Weight | 41.1 lb/ft | 61.2 kg/m |
Elastic Section Properties
| Property | Strong Axis (X-X) | Weak Axis (Y-Y) | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moment of Inertia (I) | 157 | 15.7 | in⁴ |
| Elastic Section Modulus (S) | 31.5 | 4.85 | in³ |
| Plastic Section Modulus (Z) | 39.3 | 9.49 | in³ |
| Radius of Gyration (r) | 3.61 | 1.14 | in |
Torsional Properties
| Property | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Torsional Constant (J) | 2.26 | in⁴ |
| Warping Constant (Cw) | 269 | in⁶ |
| Distance Between Flange Centroids (ho) | 9.43 | in |
| Effective Radius (rts) | 1.44 | in |
Design Resources
- Beam Capacity Calculator — Check MC10X41.1 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 MC10X41.1 channel? 41.1 lb/ft (61.2 kg/m).
What is the section modulus of MC10X41.1? Sx = 31.5 in³, Zx = 39.3 in³ (strong axis). Sy = 4.85 in³, Zy = 9.49 in³ (weak axis).
What steel grade is standard for MC10X41.1? ASTM A36 (Fy = 36 ksi) for MC-shapes. Verify with mill certificate.
What is the moment of inertia of MC10X41.1? Ix = 157 in⁴ about the strong axis and Iy = 15.7 in⁴ about the weak axis. The radius of gyration is rx = 3.61 in and ry = 1.14 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.