I am working on two beam comparisons. The first is a "C" channel shape, 16" tall, 4" flange, 3" return, and .250 wall thickness. The second beam is fabricated from structural steel tubing 5 x 3 x .188 with the 5" leg being vertical on the top and the bottom. The distance between the upper and...
I'm not sure if I selected the right forum. I need help calculating the section modulus of a couple different shapes. The first is a formed "C" channel: the vertical side is 16" tall, the horizontal flange is 4" top and bottom, with a vertical return of 3 3/4" top and bottom, and the material...
