Steel Section Catalog
U 140x50x2
BR — Cold-formed Channel
Cold-formed channels (U shapes) are similar to C shapes but without stiffening lips. Used for light structural framing, supports, and secondary members.
The U 140x50x2 steel profile weighs 5.2 kg/m (3.48 lb/ft), has a depth of 140 mm (5.51 in), flange width 50 mm (1.97 in). Cross-sectional area: 468 mm². Moment of inertia Ix = 135.22 cm⁴, Iy = 10.22 cm⁴.
Cross-section (not to scale)
Gauge equivalent: 2 mm ≈ 14 gauge (Manufacturers Standard Gage)
Dimensions
| Property | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Depth (h) | 140 mm | 5.51 in |
| Width (b) | 50 mm | 1.97 in |
| Thickness (t) | 2 mm | 0.08 in |
| Weight | 5.2 kg/m | 3.48 lb/ft |
Section Properties
| Property | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Area (A) | 468 mm² | 0.725 in² |
| Moment of inertia (Ix) | 135.22 cm⁴ | 3.25 in⁴ |
| Moment of inertia (Iy) | 10.22 cm⁴ | 0.25 in⁴ |
| Elastic section modulus (Sx) | 19.32 cm³ | 1.179 in³ |
| Elastic section modulus (Sy) | 2.54 cm³ | 0.155 in³ |
| Plastic section modulus (Zx) | 22.21 cm³ | 1.355 in³ |
| Plastic section modulus (Zy) | 3.05 cm³ | 0.186 in³ |
| Radius of gyration (rx) | 5.38 cm | 2.118 in |
| Radius of gyration (ry) | 1.48 cm | 0.583 in |
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Results — U 140x50x2
Mmax
15.0 kN·m
Vmax
15.0 kN
δmax
62.40 mm
L/96
R115.0 kN| 15.0 kN·mR215.0 kN| -15.0 kN·m
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