MC6x18 Dimensions
The steel beam dimensions for the MC6x18 section can be seen in the table. The depth of the section is 6 in. The width of the section is 3.5 in.
Dimension | Value |
---|---|
Depth | 6 in |
Top Width | 3.5 in |
Top Thickness | 0.475 in |
Bottom Width | 3.5 in |
Bottom Thickness | 0.475 in |
Web Thickness | 0.379 in |
Fillet Radius | 0.585 in |
MC6x18 Section Properties
The MC6x18 section has an area of 5.29in2. The below table outlines the MC6x18 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 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
5.29 in2 | 0.38 in4 | 5.88 in4 | 29.7 in4 | 0 deg | 0 in | 1.12 in | 34.6 in6 | 4.68 in3 | 11.7 in3 |
Materials and Design Standards MC6x18
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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