MC12x40 Dimensions
The steel beam dimensions for the MC12x40 section can be seen in the table. The depth of the section is 12 in. The width of the section is 3.89 in.
Dimension | Value |
---|---|
Depth | 12 in |
Top Width | 3.89 in |
Top Thickness | 0.7 in |
Bottom Width | 3.89 in |
Bottom Thickness | 0.7 in |
Web Thickness | 0.59 in |
Fillet Radius | 0.61 in |
MC12x40 Section Properties
The MC12x40 section has an area of 11.8in2. The below table outlines the MC12x40 section properties including the torsion constant as well as moment of inertia and plastic modulus properties.
A | J | Iyp | Izp | Alpha | Cy | Cz | Iw | Plastic Mod Yp | Plastic Mod Xp |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
11.8 in2 | 1.69 in4 | 14.2 in4 | 234 in4 | 0 deg | 0 in | 1.04 in | 336 in6 | 9.31 in3 | 47.7 in3 |
Materials and Design Standards MC12x40
This section is typically designed using the design standard AISC 360-16 LRFD and is manufactured using a hot rolled process as it is a steel section.

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