8. Beams, second moment of area continued Flashcards
1
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How would you work out the second moment of area for a non-square cross section?
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2
Q
What is the equation for parallel axis theorem to calculate total second moment of area?
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3
Q
How do you work out the second moment of area for an I-beam?
Hint: use parallel axis theorem.
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4
Q
How would you work out the second moment of area for a channel section (U-shaped area) where netural axis isn’t through any shape?
Hint: parallel axis theorem and working out distance to neutral axis
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