ABNT NBR 6355 · 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 150x50x3.35 steel profile weighs 6.3 kg/m (4.22 lb/ft), has a depth of 150 mm (5.91 in), flange width 50 mm (1.97 in). Cross-sectional area: 800.584 mm². Moment of inertia Ix = 254.198 cm⁴, Iy = 17.58 cm⁴.
| Property | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Depth (h) | 150 mm | 5.91 in |
| Width (b) | 50 mm | 1.97 in |
| Thickness (t) | 3.4 mm | 0.13 in |
| Fillet radius (r) | 3.4 mm | 0.13 in |
| Weight | 6.3 kg/m | 4.22 lb/ft |
| Property | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Area (A) | 800.58 mm² | 1.241 in² |
| Moment of inertia (Ix) | 254.2 cm⁴ | 6.11 in⁴ |
| Moment of inertia (Iy) | 17.58 cm⁴ | 0.42 in⁴ |
| Elastic section modulus (Sx) | 33.89 cm³ | 2.068 in³ |
| Elastic section modulus (Sy) | 4.56 cm³ | 0.278 in³ |
| Plastic section modulus (Zx) | 41.75 cm³ | 2.548 in³ |
| Plastic section modulus (Zy) | 5.99 cm³ | 0.365 in³ |
| Radius of gyration (rx) | 5.63 cm | 2.218 in |
| Radius of gyration (ry) | 1.48 cm | 0.583 in |
15.0 kN·m
15.0 kN
33.19 mm
L/181