Engineering Mechanics - Center of Gravity and Centroid - Discussion
Discussion Forum : Center of Gravity and Centroid - General Questions (Q.No. 2)
2.
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.
= 75.2 mm = 97.5 mm = 85.9 mm = 102.5 mmDiscussion:
14 comments Page 2 of 2.
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.
Addisu said:
1 decade ago
The use of centroid is. It tells you at what point the given object is in equilibrium (balance).
Dasari krishnarao said:
1 decade ago
What is the centroid for human body?
Khalid anwar said:
1 decade ago
What is the use of centroid?
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