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 60x30x4 steel profile weighs 3.3 kg/m (2.22 lb/ft), has a depth of 60 mm (2.36 in), flange width 30 mm (1.18 in). Cross-sectional area: 420.491 mm². Moment of inertia Ix = 21.085 cm⁴, Iy = 3.491 cm⁴.
| Property | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Depth (h) | 60 mm | 2.36 in |
| Width (b) | 30 mm | 1.18 in |
| Thickness (t) | 4 mm | 0.16 in |
| Fillet radius (r) | 6 mm | 0.24 in |
| Weight | 3.3 kg/m | 2.22 lb/ft |
| Property | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Area (A) | 420.49 mm² | 0.652 in² |
| Moment of inertia (Ix) | 21.08 cm⁴ | 0.51 in⁴ |
| Moment of inertia (Iy) | 3.49 cm⁴ | 0.08 in⁴ |
| Elastic section modulus (Sx) | 7.03 cm³ | 0.429 in³ |
| Elastic section modulus (Sy) | 1.71 cm³ | 0.104 in³ |
| Plastic section modulus (Zx) | 9.41 cm³ | 0.574 in³ |
| Plastic section modulus (Zy) | 2.35 cm³ | 0.144 in³ |
| Radius of gyration (rx) | 2.24 cm | 0.882 in |
| Radius of gyration (ry) | 0.91 cm | 0.359 in |
15.0 kN·m
15.0 kN
400.17 mm
L/15