MC12X35 Steel MC-shape — Section Properties
Dimensions
| Property | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Depth (d) | 12 | 304.8 mm |
| Flange Width (bf) | 3.77 | 9.58 cm |
| Flange Thickness (tf) | 0.7 | 17.8 mm |
| Web Thickness (tw) | 0.465 | 11.8 mm |
| Area (A) | 10.3 in² | 66.5 cm² |
| Weight | 35 lb/ft | 52.1 kg/m |
Elastic Section Properties
| Property | Strong Axis (X-X) | Weak Axis (Y-Y) | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moment of Inertia (I) | 216 | 12.6 | in⁴ |
| Elastic Section Modulus (S) | 36 | 4.64 | in³ |
| Plastic Section Modulus (Z) | 43.2 | 8.62 | in³ |
| Radius of Gyration (r) | 4.59 | 1.11 | in |
Torsional Properties
| Property | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Torsional Constant (J) | 1.24 | in⁴ |
| Warping Constant (Cw) | 297 | in⁶ |
| Distance Between Flange Centroids (ho) | 11.3 | in |
| Effective Radius (rts) | 1.3 | in |
Design Resources
- Beam Capacity Calculator — Check MC12X35 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 MC12X35 channel? 35 lb/ft (52.1 kg/m).
What is the section modulus of MC12X35? Sx = 36 in³, Zx = 43.2 in³ (strong axis). Sy = 4.64 in³, Zy = 8.62 in³ (weak axis).
What steel grade is standard for MC12X35? ASTM A36 (Fy = 36 ksi) for MC-shapes. Verify with mill certificate.
What is the moment of inertia of MC12X35? Ix = 216 in⁴ about the strong axis and Iy = 12.6 in⁴ about the weak axis. The radius of gyration is rx = 4.59 in and ry = 1.11 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.