Steel Section Catalog
U 240x60x4.25
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 240x60x4.25 steel profile weighs 18.0 kg/m (12.11 lb/ft), has a depth of 240 mm (9.45 in), flange width 60 mm (2.36 in). Cross-sectional area: 1,475.8 mm². Moment of inertia Ix = 1,122.55 cm⁴, Iy = 37.42 cm⁴.
Cross-section (not to scale)
Gauge equivalent: 4.25 mm ≈ 8 gauge (Manufacturers Standard Gage)
Dimensions
| Property | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Depth (h) | 240 mm | 9.45 in |
| Width (b) | 60 mm | 2.36 in |
| Thickness (t) | 4.3 mm | 0.17 in |
| Weight | 18.0 kg/m | 12.11 lb/ft |
Section Properties
| Property | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Area (A) | 1,475.8 mm² | 2.287 in² |
| Moment of inertia (Ix) | 1,122.55 cm⁴ | 26.97 in⁴ |
| Moment of inertia (Iy) | 37.42 cm⁴ | 0.90 in⁴ |
| Elastic section modulus (Sx) | 93.55 cm³ | 5.709 in³ |
| Elastic section modulus (Sy) | 7.33 cm³ | 0.447 in³ |
| Plastic section modulus (Zx) | 107.58 cm³ | 6.565 in³ |
| Plastic section modulus (Zy) | 8.8 cm³ | 0.537 in³ |
| Radius of gyration (rx) | 8.72 cm | 3.433 in |
| Radius of gyration (ry) | 1.59 cm | 0.626 in |
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Results — U 240x60x4.25
Mmax
15.0 kN·m
Vmax
15.0 kN
δmax
7.52 mm
L/798
R115.0 kN| 15.0 kN·mR215.0 kN| -15.0 kN·m
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