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 mm
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Ajit Kumar said:   8 years ago
81.20 is the correct answer.

Thompson victor said:   7 years ago
Please tell, how did you get y3?

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.

Jdyoo said:   3 years ago
Does the centroid of individual sections match with the centroid of the built-up section?

Please explain.


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