NBE EA-95, cold-formed sections · 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 60x30x3 steel profile weighs 2.6 kg/m (1.74 lb/ft), has a depth of 60 mm (2.36 in), flange width 30 mm (1.18 in). Cross-sectional area: 330.394 mm². Moment of inertia Ix = 17.539 cm⁴, Iy = 2.832 cm⁴.
| Property | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Depth (h) | 60 mm | 2.36 in |
| Width (b) | 30 mm | 1.18 in |
| Thickness (t) | 3 mm | 0.12 in |
| Fillet radius (r) | 3 mm | 0.12 in |
| Weight | 2.6 kg/m | 1.74 lb/ft |
| Property | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Area (A) | 330.39 mm² | 0.512 in² |
| Moment of inertia (Ix) | 17.54 cm⁴ | 0.42 in⁴ |
| Moment of inertia (Iy) | 2.83 cm⁴ | 0.07 in⁴ |
| Elastic section modulus (Sx) | 5.85 cm³ | 0.357 in³ |
| Elastic section modulus (Sy) | 1.34 cm³ | 0.082 in³ |
| Plastic section modulus (Zx) | 7.31 cm³ | 0.446 in³ |
| Plastic section modulus (Zy) | 1.79 cm³ | 0.109 in³ |
| Radius of gyration (rx) | 2.3 cm | 0.907 in |
| Radius of gyration (ry) | 0.93 cm | 0.364 in |
15.0 kN·m
15.0 kN
481.06 mm
L/12