Civil Engineering - Theory of Structures - Discussion

Discussion Forum : Theory of Structures - Section 2 (Q.No. 15)
15.
The ratio of moments of inertia of a triangular section about its base and about a centroidal axis parallel to its base, is
1.0
1.5
2.0
2.5
3.0
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Discussion:
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Iqbal Singh Saini said:   1 decade ago
About base = bh^3/12.

At centroidal axis = bh^3/36.

Hence ratio = 3.
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Chhaya said:   8 years ago
Yes, you are right @Iqbal Singh.

Surender said:   7 years ago
Good question and good solution. Thanks @Iqbal Singh.

Saqib Khattak said:   6 years ago
Thanks @Iqbal.

B.Singh said:   3 years ago
About vertex = bh^3/4.
About base = bh^3/12.
At centroidal axis = bh^3/36.
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