MC10X8.4 Steel MC-shape — Section Properties
Dimensions
| Property | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Depth (d) | 10 | 254.0 mm |
| Flange Width (bf) | 1.5 | 3.81 cm |
| Flange Thickness (tf) | 0.28 | 7.1 mm |
| Web Thickness (tw) | 0.17 | 4.3 mm |
| Area (A) | 2.46 in² | 15.9 cm² |
| Weight | 8.4 lb/ft | 12.5 kg/m |
Elastic Section Properties
| Property | Strong Axis (X-X) | Weak Axis (Y-Y) | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moment of Inertia (I) | 31.9 | 0.326 | in⁴ |
| Elastic Section Modulus (S) | 6.39 | 0.268 | in³ |
| Plastic Section Modulus (Z) | 7.92 | 0.548 | in³ |
| Radius of Gyration (r) | 3.61 | 0.364 | in |
Torsional Properties
| Property | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Torsional Constant (J) | 0.041 | in⁴ |
| Warping Constant (Cw) | 7 | in⁶ |
| Distance Between Flange Centroids (ho) | 9.72 | in |
| Effective Radius (rts) | 0.486 | in |
Design Resources
- Beam Capacity Calculator — Check MC10X8.4 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 MC10X8.4 channel? 8.4 lb/ft (12.5 kg/m).
What is the section modulus of MC10X8.4? Sx = 6.39 in³, Zx = 7.92 in³ (strong axis). Sy = 0.268 in³, Zy = 0.548 in³ (weak axis).
What steel grade is standard for MC10X8.4? ASTM A36 (Fy = 36 ksi) for MC-shapes. Verify with mill certificate.
What is the moment of inertia of MC10X8.4? Ix = 31.9 in⁴ about the strong axis and Iy = 0.326 in⁴ about the weak axis. The radius of gyration is rx = 3.61 in and ry = 0.364 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.