MC13X35 Steel MC-shape — Section Properties
Dimensions
| Property | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Depth (d) | 13 | 330.2 mm |
| Flange Width (bf) | 4.07 | 10.34 cm |
| Flange Thickness (tf) | 0.61 | 15.5 mm |
| Web Thickness (tw) | 0.447 | 11.4 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) | 252 | 12.3 | in⁴ |
| Elastic Section Modulus (S) | 38.8 | 3.97 | in³ |
| Plastic Section Modulus (Z) | 46.5 | 8.04 | in³ |
| Radius of Gyration (r) | 4.95 | 1.09 | in |
Torsional Properties
| Property | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Torsional Constant (J) | 1.13 | in⁴ |
| Warping Constant (Cw) | 412 | in⁶ |
| Distance Between Flange Centroids (ho) | 12.4 | in |
| Effective Radius (rts) | 1.35 | in |
Design Resources
- Beam Capacity Calculator — Check MC13X35 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 MC13X35 channel? 35 lb/ft (52.1 kg/m).
What is the section modulus of MC13X35? Sx = 38.8 in³, Zx = 46.5 in³ (strong axis). Sy = 3.97 in³, Zy = 8.04 in³ (weak axis).
What steel grade is standard for MC13X35? ASTM A36 (Fy = 36 ksi) for MC-shapes. Verify with mill certificate.
What is the moment of inertia of MC13X35? Ix = 252 in⁴ about the strong axis and Iy = 12.3 in⁴ about the weak axis. The radius of gyration is rx = 4.95 in and ry = 1.09 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.