Engineering Mechanics - Center of Gravity and Centroid - Discussion
Discussion Forum : Center of Gravity and Centroid - General Questions (Q.No. 2)
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Determine the distance to the centroid axis
of the beam's cross-sectional area. Neglect the size of the corner welds at A and B for the calculation.
Discussion:
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JAYLORD PROXY said:
1 decade ago
I need to find the centroid of the human body for both a standing and seated position as part of design that I am putting together for an adaptive wheelchair design for a handicapped individual.
If anybody can please explain to me how to go about finding the overall centroid of a seated and standing human being I would greatly appreciate it.
FROM Michael~S:
I am assuming that you just make an assumption that the limbs and torso can be approximated as rectangular sections, with the head approximated as a circle.
If someone can give me a quick calculation or run-through of how this would be done, I would greatly appreciate it.
Thanks for your assistance.
If anybody can please explain to me how to go about finding the overall centroid of a seated and standing human being I would greatly appreciate it.
FROM Michael~S:
I am assuming that you just make an assumption that the limbs and torso can be approximated as rectangular sections, with the head approximated as a circle.
If someone can give me a quick calculation or run-through of how this would be done, I would greatly appreciate it.
Thanks for your assistance.
Dharmalingam Ramasamy said:
9 years ago
a1 = pixr^2 = pix25^2 = 1963.5;
a2 = 110 * 25 = 2750;
a3 = pixr^2 = pix12.5^2 = 491;
y1 = 25; y2 = 105; y3 = 172.5.
= (a1y1 + a2y2 + a3y3) / (a1 + a2 + a3) = 85mm.
a2 = 110 * 25 = 2750;
a3 = pixr^2 = pix12.5^2 = 491;
y1 = 25; y2 = 105; y3 = 172.5.
= (a1y1 + a2y2 + a3y3) / (a1 + a2 + a3) = 85mm.
Shashi said:
7 years ago
@Thompson Victor.
y3 is measured from base to half of the top circle. i.e dia 25 mm so half means 12.5mm
therefore from base 172.5= 50+110+12.5.
y3 is measured from base to half of the top circle. i.e dia 25 mm so half means 12.5mm
therefore from base 172.5= 50+110+12.5.
Jaspreet singh nagpal said:
9 years ago
My Answer does not match with the given options.
The correct answer is 81.19 please do check the calculations once again.
The correct answer is 81.19 please do check the calculations once again.
Jdyoo said:
3 years ago
Does the centroid of individual sections match with the centroid of the built-up section?
Please explain.
Please explain.
Addisu said:
1 decade ago
The use of centroid is. It tells you at what point the given object is in equilibrium (balance).
Mithun Raju N said:
9 years ago
However the nearest available option is 85.9 for 81.18. So we need select the option C.
Girishkumar said:
2 years ago
According to me, the correct answer is 81.24mm.
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Prashant said:
9 years ago
I think 81.2 mm is the correct answer.
Dasari krishnarao said:
1 decade ago
What is the centroid for human body?
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