.

.
103. Determine the moment of inertia of the area about y
the x axis.

y2 2x

2m

x
2m
104. Determine the moment of inertia of the area about y
the y axis.

y2 2x

2m

x
2m
105.

Determine the moment of inertia for the shaded area about y

the x axis.
y 4 x2

4m

SOLUTION x
4 4
2m 2m
Ix = y2 dA = 2 y2 (x dy)
L0 L0
4
= 2 y2 24 - y dy
L0
2(15 y2 + 12(4)(y) + 8(4)2) 2(4 - y)3 4
Ix = 2 B R
- 105 0

Ix = 39.0 m4 Ans.
106.

Determine the moment of inertia for the shaded area about y

the y axis.
y 4 x2

4m

SOLUTION x
2 2m 2m
Iy = x2 dA = 2 x2 (4 - x2) dx
LA L0
3
4x x 2
5
= 2B - R
3 5 0

Iy = 8.53 m4 Ans.
107.

Determine the moment of inertia for the shaded area about y

the x axis.
y2 1 0.5x
1m
x
1m

SOLUTION 2m

1
d Ix = dx (2y)3
12

Ix = d Ix
L
2
2
= (1 - 0.5 x)3>2 dx
L0 3
2
2 2
= B (1 - 0.5x)5>2R
3 5(- 0.5) 0

= 0.533 m4 Ans.

Also,

dA = x dy = 2(1 - y2) dy

Ix = y2 dA
L
1
= 2 y2 (1 - y2) dy
L-1
y3 y5 1
= 2B - R
3 5 -1

= 0.533 m4 Ans.
108.

Determine the moment of inertia for the shaded area about y

the y axis.
y2 1 0.5x
1m
x
1m

SOLUTION 2m

dA = 2y dx

Iy = x2 dA
L
2
= 2 x2 (1 - 0.5x)1/2 dx
L0
2(8 - 12(- 0.5)x + 15(- 0.5)2 x2) 2(1 - 0.5x)3 2
= 2B R
105( -0.5) 3
0

= 2.44 m4 Ans.

Also,

Iy = d Iy
L
1
1 3
= 2 x dy
L0 3
1
8
= 2 (1 - y2)3 dy
L0 3
1
= 2 a b B y - y3 + y5 - y7 R
8 3 1
3 5 7 0

= 2.44 m4 Ans.
109.

Determine the moment of inertia for the shaded area about y

the x axis.
y2 h2
x
b

x
b
SOLUTION
1 3
d Ix = y dx
3

Ix = d Ix
L
b 3 b
1 h2 3>2 3>2
a b x dx
y
= dx =
L0 3 L0 3 b

1 h2 3>2 2 5>2 b
= a b a b x ]0
3 b 5

2
= bh3 Ans.
15

Also,

b 2
dA = (b - x) dy = (b - y ) dy
h2

Ix = y2 dA
L
h
b 2
= y2 (b - y ) dy
L0 h2

b 5 h
= c y3 - y d
b
3 5h2 0

2
= bh3 Ans.
15
1010.

Determine the moment of inertia for the thin strip

of area about the x axis.The strip is oriented at an
angle T from the x axis. Assume that t << l.

Solution:

l
2 2 2
Ix y dA s sin  T  t ds
0
A

1 3 2
Ix t l sin  T  Ans.
3
1011.

Determine the moment of inertia for the area about the y

x axis.

2m
y2 2x

x
2m
SOLUTION
y2
dA = x dy = dy
2

Ix = y2 dA
L
2
y4
= dy
L0 2
y5 2
= B R
10 0

= 3.20 m4 Ans.

Also,

dA = (2 - 22x)dx

dIx = dIx + dA y 2

1 2 - 22x 2
= dx(2 - 22x)3 + (2 - 22x)dx a + 22xb
12 2

1 1
= (2 - 22x)3 dx + (2 - 22x)(2 + 22x)2 dx
12 4

Ix = dIx
L
2
1 1
= B (2 - 22x)3 + (2 - 22x)(2 + 22x)2 R dx
L0 12 4

= 3.20 m4 Ans.
1012.

Determine the moment of inertia of the area about the y

y axis.

2m
y2 2x
SOLUTION
x
Differential Element: The area of the differential element parallel to the y-axis is 2m
1
dA = (2 - y) dx = (2 - 22x2 )dx.

Moment of Inertia: Applying Eq. 101 and performing the integration,

2m
1
2
Iy = x2dA = x (2 - 22x2) dx
LA L0
2m
5
= (2x2 - 22x2)dx
L0

2 2 22 7 2 m
= B x3 - x2 R `
3 7 0

= 0.762 m4 Ans.
1013.

Determine the moment of inertia for

the shaded area about the x axis.

Given:

a  4m

b  2m

Solution:
b

2 y
2
Ix  y a  a dy
0 b

4
Ix 4.27 m Ans.
1014.

Determine the moment of inertia for the

shaded area about the y axis.

Given:
a  4m

b  2m

Solution:

a

2 x
Iy  x b dx
a
0

4
Iy 36.6 m Ans.
1015.

Determine the moment of inertia for the shaded area about y

the y axis. Use Simpsons rule to evaluate the integral.

2
y ex

SOLUTION
2
Area of the differential element (shaded) dA = ydx where y = ex , hence, 1m
2
dA = ydx = ex dx.
x
1 1m
2
Iy = x2 dA = x2 (ex )dx
LA L0

Use Simpsons rule to evaluate the integral: (to 500 intervals)

Iy = 0.628 m4 Ans.
1016.

Determine the moment of inertia for the shaded area about y

the x axis. Use Simpsons rule to evaluate the integral.

2
y ex

SOLUTION
dIx = dIx + dAy2 1m

y 2 x
1 1
= dxy3 + y dx a b = y3 dx 1m
12 2 3
1 1
1 1 2
Ix = y3 dx = (ex )3dx = 1.41 m4 Ans.
3 L0 3 L0
1017.

Determine the moment of inertia of the shaded area about y

the x axis.

y a sin p
ax

SOLUTION x
a
a

Differential Element: The area of the rectangular differential element in Fig. a 2 2
is dA = y dx. The moment of inertia of this element about the x axis is
' 1 y 2 1 1 p 3 a3 p
dIx = dIx + dAy 2 = (dx)y3 + ydx = y3 dx = a sin x dx = sin3 x dx.
12 2 3 3 a 3 a

Moment of Inertia: Performing the integration, we have

a 3
a p
Ix = dIx = sin3 x dx
L L0 3 a
a3 1 p p a
= bc- cos x d c sin2 a x b + 2 d r `
3 3(p>a) a a 0
4
4a
= Ans.
9p
1018.

Determine the moment of inertia of the shaded area y

about the y axis.

y a sin p
ax
SOLUTION
Differential Element: The area of the rectangular differential element in Fig. a is a

p
dA = y dx = a sin x dx.
a

Moment of Inertia: Applying Eq. 101, we have

x
a
a

a
p 2 2
Iy = x2dA = x2 a sin x dx
LA L0 a

a p a2 p 2a3 p a
= a B - x2 cos x + 2 2x sin x + 3 cos x R `
p a p a p a 0

p2 - 4 4
= a Ans.
p3
1019.

Determine the moment of inertia of the shaded area about y

the x axis.

SOLUTION
4m xy 4
Here, the area must be divided into two segments as shown in Fig. a. The
moment of inertia of segment (2) about the x axis can be determined using
1 3 h 2 1m
(Ix)2 = bh + A 2 , while the moment of inertia of segment (1) about the x axis
12 2 x
can be determined by applying Eq. 101. The area of the rectangular differential
1m
4 4
element in Fig. a is dA = (x - 1)dy. Here, x = . Thus, dA = - 1 dy. 4m
y y
Applying Eq. 101 to segment (1) about the x axis

4m 4m
4
(Ix)1 = y2dA = y2 - 1 dy = a4y - y2 bdy
LA L1 m y L1 m

y3 4 m
= 2y2 - ` = 9 m4
3 1m

The moment of inertia of segment (2) about the x axis is

1
(Ix)2 = (3)(13) + (3)(1)(0.52) = 1 m4
12

Thus, Ix = (Ix)1 + (Ix)2 = 9 + 1 = 10 m4 Ans.

The area of the rectangular differential element in Fig. b is dA = y dx.

'
The moment inertia of this element about the x axis is dIx = dIx + dAy 2
1 y 2 1 4 1 4 3 64
= dxy3 + ydx = y3dx. Here, y = . Thus, dIx = dx = dx.
12 2 3 x 3 x 3x3

Performing the integration, we have

4m
64 32 4 m
Ix = dlx = 3
dx = - ` = 10 m4 Ans.
L L1 m 3x 3x2 1 m
1020.

Determine the moment of inertia of the shaded area about y

the y axis.

SOLUTION
4 4m xy 4
The area of the rectangular differential element in Fig. a is dA = y dx. Here, y = .
x
4
Thus, dA = dx.
x
1m
Applying Eq. 101, x
4m 4m 4m
4
Iy = x2 dA = x2 a bdx = 4x dx = a2x2 b ` = 30 m4 Ans. 1m
LA L1 m x L1 m 1m 4m
Here, the area must be divided into two segments as shown in Fig. b. The moment
of inertia of segment (2) about the y axis can be determined using
1 3 h 2
(Ix)2 = bh + A 2 , while the moment of inertia of segment (1) about the
12 2
x axis can be determined by computing the moment of inertia of the element
parallel to the x axis shown in Fig. b. The area of this element is dA = (x - 1) dy
and its moment of inertia about the y axis is
'2 1 2
(dy)(x - 1) + (x - 1)dy B 1 (x + 1) R
3
dIy = dIy + dAx =
12 2
1 1
= a x3 - dy
3 3
4
Here, x = . Thus,
y
1 4 3 1 64 1
dly = B - R dy = 3 - dy
3 y 3 3y 3

Performing the integration, the moment of inertia of segment (1) about the y axis is
4m 4m
64 1 32 1
(Iy)1 = dIy = 3
- dy = - 2 - y ` = 9 m4 Ans.
L L1 m 3y 3 3y 3 1m

The moment of inertia of segment (2) about the y axis is

1
(Iy)2 = (1)(33) + (1)(3)(2.52) = 21 m4
12

Thus,

Iy = (Iy)1 + (Iy)2 = 9 + 21 = 30 m4 Ans.

1021.

Determine the moment of inertia of the shaded area about y

the x axis.

SOLUTION y h
a x
h
Differential Element: The area of the rectangular differential element in Fig. a is
a a y h2 x2
dA = (x2 - x1) dy. Here, x2 = 1>2 y1>2 and x1 = y. a
h h
a 1>2 a
Thus, dA = 1>2 y - y dy. x
h h
a
Moment of Inertia: Applying Eq. 101, we have

h
a a
Ix = y2dA = y2 y1>2 - y dy
LA L0 1>2
h h
h
a a 3
= y5>2 - y dy
L0 1>2
h h

a 2 a y4 h
= B 1>2
y7>2 - R `
h 7 h 4 0

ah3
= Ans.
28
1022.

Determine the moment of inertia of the shaded area about y

the y axis.

SOLUTION y h
a x
h
Differential Element: The area of the rectangular differential element in Fig. a is
h h y h2 x2
a
dA = (y2 - y1) dx = x - 2 x2 dx.
a a

Moment of Inertia: Applying Eq. 101, we have x

a
a
h h
Iy = x2dA = x2 x - 2 x2 dx
LA L0 a a
a
h h 4
= x3 - x dx
L0 a a2

a
h x4 h x5
= B - 2 R `
a 4 a 5 0

a3h
= Ans.
20
1023.

Determine the moment of inertia of the shaded area about y

the x axis.

x2 y2 r02
a

2
SOLUTION r0

Differential Element: The area of the differential element shown shaded in Fig. a is x
a

dA = (rdu) dr. 2

Moment of Inertia: Applying Eq. 101, we have

a>2 r0
Ix = y2dA = r2 sin2 u(rdu)dr
LA L- a>2 L0
a>2 r0
= r3 sin2 udrdu
L- a>2 L0
a>2
r4 r0 2
= ` sin udu
L- a>2 4 0

a>2
r 04 2
= sin udu
L- a>2 4

1
However, sin2 u = (1 - cos 2u). Thus,
2

a>2
r0 4
Ix = (1 - cos 2u)du
L- a>2 8

r0 4 a>2 r0 4
1
= B u - sin 2u R ` = (a - sin a) Ans.
8 2 - a>2 8
1024.

Determine the moment of inertia of the shaded area about y

the y axis.

x2 y2 r02
a

2

r0
SOLUTION x
a

2
Differential Element: The area of the differential element shown shaded in Fig. a is
dA = (rdu)dr.
Moment of Inertia: Applying Eq. 101, we have
a>2 r0
Iy = x2dA = r2 cos2 u(rdu)dr
LA L- a>2 L0
a>2 r0
= r3 cos2 udrdu
L- a>2 L0
a>2
r4 r0
= ` cos2 udu
L- a>2 4 0
a>2
r0 4
= cos2 udu
L- a>2 4
1
However, cos2 u = ( cos 2u + 1). Thus,
2
a>2 4
r0
Iy = ( cos 2u + 1)du
L- a>2 8
r0 4 1 a>2 r0 4
= B sin 2u + u R ` = ( sin a + a) Ans.
8 2 - a>2 8
1025. Determine the moment of inertia of the y
composite area about the x axis.

150 mm 150 mm

100 mm

100 mm
x
300 mm 75 mm
1026. Determine the moment of inertia of the y
composite area about the y axis.

150 mm 150 mm

100 mm

100 mm
x
300 mm 75 mm
1027.

Determine the radius of gyration kx for the columns cross- x

sectional area.

200 mm
40 mm 8 0 mm
200 mm
200 mm
200 mm
x 40 mm
SOLUTION
1 1
Ix = (480)( 8 0)3 + 2 B (8 0)(200)3 + ( 80)(200)(140)2 R
12 12

= 0.7543(109 ) mm4

0.7543(109)
kx = = 103.5 mm Ans.
A 70.4(103)
1028.

Determine the moment of intertia of the beams cross-sectional

area about the x axis.
y

a x)
y (
2
SOLUTION
a a
3 2
1 a 1 a 1 a
Ix = 2 B 22 a + a 22 a b R
36 22 2 22 3 22 x
1 4
= a Ans.
12
a a
 .

.
1030.

Determine the distance x to the centroid of the beams y y'

cross-sectional area: then find the moment of inertia about
the y axis. x

40 mm

SOLUTION 40 mm
C x'
Centroid: The area of each segment and its respective centroid are tabulated below.
40 mm
Segment A (mm2) x (mm) xA (mm3)
40 mm
1 160(80) 80 1.024(106) x

2 40(80) 20 64.0(103) 120 mm

40 mm
16.0(103) 1.088(106)

Thus,

xA 1.088 (106)
x = = = 68.0 mm Ans.
A 16.0(103)

Moment of Inertia: The moment of inertia about the y axis for each segment can be
determined using the parallelaxis theorem Iy = Iy + Ad2x.

Segment Ai (mm2) (dx )i (mm) (Iy )i (mm4) (Ad 2x )i (mm4) (Iy)i (mm4)
1 3
1 80(160) 12.0 12 (80)(160 ) 1.8432(106) 29.150(106)
1 3
2 80(40) 48.0 12 (80)(40 ) 7.3728(106) 7.799(106)

Thus,

Iy = A Iy B i = 36.949 A 106 B mm4 = 36.9 A 106 B mm4 Ans.

1031.

Determine the moment of inertia for the beams cross- y y'

sectional area about the x axis.
x

40 mm

40 mm
C x'
40 mm

40 mm
x
120 mm
SOLUTION 40 mm

Moment of Inertia: The moment inertia for the rectangle about its centroidal axis
1 3
can be determined using the formula, Ix = bh , given on the inside back cover of
12
the textbook.

(160) A 1603 B - (120) A 803 B = 49.5 A 106 B mm4

1 1
Ix = Ans.
12 12
1032.

Determine the moment of inertia of the shaded area about y

the x axis.

SOLUTION x

1 1
Ix = c r4 a u - sin 2u b d
4 2 r
2
1 1 1
-2c (r cos u)(r sin u)3 + (r cos u)(r sin u)a r sin u b d
36 2 3

1 4 1 1 4 1
= r a u - sin 2u b - r cos u sin3 u - r4 cos u sin3 u
4 2 18 9

r4
= (6u - 3 sin 2u - 4 cos u sin3 u) Ans.
24
1033.

Determine the moment of inertia of the shaded area about y

the y axis.

SOLUTION x
1 1
Iy = c r4 a u + sin 2u b d
4 2
r
2
1 1 2
- c (2r sin u)(r cos u)3 + (2r sin u)(r cos u)a r cos u b d
36 2 3

1 4 1 1
= r a u + sin 2u b - c r4 sin u cos3u + r3 sin u cos3 u d
4 2 18

r4 1
= u + sin 2u - 2 sin u cos3 u Ans.
4 2
1034.

Determine the moment of inertia of the beams cross- y

sectional area about the y axis.

150 mm
50 mm 150 mm
SOLUTION
Moment of Inertia: The dimensions and location of centroid of each segment are
shown in Fig. a. Since the y axis passes through the centroid of both segments, the x
moment of inertia about y axis for each segment is simply (Iy)i = (Iy)i. 250 mm
C
x
1 1
Iy = g (Iy)i = (50)(3003) + (250)(503) _
12 12 y
= 115.10(10 ) mm = 115(10 ) mm
6 4 6 4
Ans.
25 mm x
25 mm
1035.

Determine y, which locates the centroidal axis x for the y

cross-sectional area of the T-beam, and then find the
moment of inertia about the x axis.

150 mm
50 mm 150 mm

SOLUTION x
250 mm
yA 125(250)(50) + (275)(50)(300) C
y = =
A 250(50) + 50(300) x

= 206.818 mm y

y = 207 mm Ans.
25 mm x
25 mm
1
Ix = c (50)(250)3 + 50(250)(206.818 - 125)2 d
12

1
+c (300)(50)3 + 50(300)(275 - 206.818)2 d
12

I x = 222(106) mm4 Ans.

1036. Determine the moment of inertia of the beams y
cross-sectional area about the x axis.

15 mm
115 mm
7.5 mm
x

115 mm
15 mm

50 mm 50 mm
1037. Determine the moment of inertia of the beams y
cross-sectional area about the y axis.

15 mm
115 mm
7.5 mm
x

115 mm
15 mm

50 mm 50 mm
1038. Determine the moment of inertia of the beams y
cross-sectional area about the x axis.
125 mm 125 mm
12 mm
12 mm
100 mm 12 mm
75 mm
25 mm x
12 mm 75 mm
1039. Determine the moment of inertia of the beams
y
cross-sectional area about the y axis.
125 mm 125 mm
12 mm
12 mm
100 mm 12 mm
75 mm
25 mm x
12 mm 75 mm
1040. Determine the moment of inertia of the cross- y y
sectional area about the x axis.
x
10 mm

180 mm x
C

100 mm
10 mm

10 mm 100 mm
1041. Locate the centroid x of the beams cross- y y
sectional area, and then determine the moment of inertia of
the area about the centroidal y axis. x
10 mm

180 mm x
C

100 mm
10 mm

10 mm 100 mm
1042.

Compute the moments of inertia Ix and Iy for the beams y y

cross-sectional area about the x and y axes.
30 mm

30 mm
70 mm

140 mm x
C
SOLUTION
30 mm
y
1 x
Ix = (170)(30)3 + 170(30)(15)2
12
30 mm 170 mm
1
+ (30)(170)3 + 30(170)(85)2 x
12

1
+ (100)(30)3 + 100(30)(185)2
12

Ix = 154(106) mm4 Ans.

1043.

Determine the moment of inertia of the beams cross- y y

sectional area about the y axis.
30 mm

30 mm
SOLUTION 70 mm
_
1 140 mm x
Iy = (30)(170)3 + 30(170)(115)2 C
12
1 30 mm _
+ (170)(30)3 + 30(170)(15)2 y
12 x
1
+ (30)(100)3 + 30(100)(50)2 30 mm 170 mm
12
x
Iy = 91.3(106) mm4 Ans.
1044.

Determine the distance y to the centroid C of the beams y y

cross-sectional area and then compute the moment of
inertia Ix about the x axis. 30 mm

30 mm
70 mm

140 mm x
C
SOLUTION
30 mm
170(30)(15) + 170(30)(85) + 100(30)(185) y
y = x
170(30) + 170(30) + 100(30)
30 mm 170 mm
= 80.68 = 80.7 mm Ans. x

1
Ix = c (170)(30)3 + 170(30)(80.68 - 15)2 d
12

1
+c (30)(170)3 + 30(170)(85 - 80.68)2 d
12

1
+ (100)(30)3 + 100(30)(185 - 80.68)2
12

Ix = 67.6(106) mm4 Ans.

1045.

Determine the distance x to the centroid C of the beams y y

cross-sectional area and then compute the moment of
inertia Iy about the y axis. 30 mm

30 mm
70 mm

140 mm x
C
SOLUTION
30 mm
170(30)(115) + 170(30)(15) + 100(30)(50) y
x = x
170(30) + 170(30) + 100(30)
30 mm 170 mm
= 61.59 = 61.6 mm Ans. x

Iy = c (30)(170)3 + 170(30)(115 - 61.59)2 d

1
12

+c (170)(30)3 + 30(170)(15 - 61.59)2 d

1
12

1
+ (30)(100)3 + 100(30)(50 - 61.59)2
12

Iy = 41.2(106) mm4 Ans.

1046.
y

Determine the distance y to the centroid of the beams 25 mm 25 mm

cross-sectional area; then determine the moment of inertia
about the x axis.
100 mm
C x
_
y
25 mm
x
75 mm 75 mm
50 mm 50 mm
100 mm

SOLUTION
Centroid: The area of each segment and its respective centroid are tabulated below. 25 mm

Segment A (mm2) y (mm) yA (mm3)

1 50(100) 75 375(103)
2 325(25) 12.5 10l.5625(103)
3 25(100) 50 125(103)

15.625(103) 351.5625(103)

Thus,

yA 351.5625(103)
y = = = 22.5 mm Ans.
A 15.625(103)

Moment of Inertia: The moment of inertia about the x axis for each segment can be
determined using the parallel-axis theorem Ix + Ix + Ad2y.

Segment Ai (mm2) A dy B i (mm) A IxB i (mm4) A Ad2y B i (mm4) A Ix B i (mm4)

1 3
1 50(100) 52.5 12 (50) (100 ) 13.781(106) 17.948(106)
1 3
2 325(25) 10 12 (325) (25 ) 0.8125(106) 1.236(106)
1 3
3 25(100) 72.5 12 (25) (100 ) 13.141(106) 15.224(106)

Thus,

Ix = (Ix)i = 34.41 A 106 B mm4 = 34.4 A 106 B mm4 Ans.

1047.

Determine the moment of inertia of the beams cross- y

sectional area about the y axis. 25 mm 25 mm

100 mm
C x
_
y
25 mm
x
75 mm 75 mm
50 mm 50 mm
100 mm

25 mm
SOLUTION
Moment of Inertia: The moment of inertia about the y axis for each segment can be
determined using the parallel-axis theorem Iy = Iy + Ad2x.

Segment Ai (mm2) A dx B i (mm) A IyB i (mm4) A Ad2x B i (mm4) A IyB i (mm4)

1 2[100(25)] 100 2 C 1 3
12 (100) (25 ) D 50.0(106) 50.260(106)
1 3
2 25(325) 0 12 (25) (325 ) 0 71.517(106)
3 100(25) 0 1 3
12 (100) (25 ) 0 0.130(106)

Thus,

Iy = (Iy)i = 121.91 A 106 B mm4 = 122 A 106 B mm4 Ans.

1048. Determine the beams moment of inertia Ix about y
the centroidal x axis.
15 mm
15 mm

50 mm
x
50 mm C
10 mm

100 mm 100 mm
1049. Determine the beams moment of inertia Iy about y
the centroidal y axis.
15 mm
15 mm

50 mm
x
50 mm C
10 mm

100 mm 100 mm

Ans.
1050.

Locate the centroid y of the cross section and determine the

moment of inertia of the section about the x axis.

4m x'
y
0.5 m

0.3 m
2m 2m 2m 2m
SOLUTION
Centroid: The area of each segment and its respective centroid are tabulated below.

2m 3m 2m
Segment A (m2) y (m) yA (m3)
1 3(4) 2.5 30 1.833 m
4m
1
2 2 142142 1.833 14.667 2.5 m
0.5 m
0.25 m
3 11(0.5) 0.25 1.375 11 m

25.5 46.042

Thus,

yA 46.042
y = = = 1.806 m = 1.81 m Ans.
A 25.5

Moment of Inertia: The moment of inertia about the x axis for each segment can be
determined using the parallel-axis theorem Ix = Ix + Ad2y.
2m 3m 2m 1.806 m
Segment Ai (m2) (dy)i (m) (Ix)i (m4) (Ad 2y)i (m4) (Ix)i (m4)
0.6944 m
1
12 13214 2
3 4m
1 3(4) 0.6944 0.5787 21.787
2 1
2 142142 0.02778 1
36 14214 2
3
0.6173110 -32 7.117 0.02778 m 0.5 m
1 11 m 1.556 m
12 111210.5 2
11(0.5) 3
3 1.556 1.3309 13.423

Thus,

Ix = Ix i = 42.33 m4 Ans.
1051.

Determine the moment of inertia for the beams cross-

sectional area with respect to the x centroidal axis. Neglect
the size of all the rivet heads. R, for the calculation.
Handbook values for the area, moment of inertia, and R
location of the centroid C of one of the angles are listed in
the figure.
15 mm
275 mm
x

SOLUTION
1 275 2 (Ia)xa 1.32(106) mm4
Ix = (15)(275)3 + 4 B 1.32 A 106 B + 1.36 A 103 B a - 28 b R C
xa
12 2 Aa 1.36(103) mm2 28 mm
2
20 mm
1 275
+ 2B (75)(20)3 + (75)(20)a + 10 b R = 162 A 106 B mm4 Ans. 75 mm
12 2
1052.

Determine the moment of inertia for the parallelogram y y

about the x axis, which passes through the centroid C of
the area.

C
a x
u
SOLUTION
x
h = a sin u b

1 3 1 1 3
Ix = bh = (b)(a sin u)3 = a b sin3u Ans.
12 12 12
1053.

Determine the moment of inertia for the parallelogram y y

about the y axis, which passes through the centroid C of
the area.

C
a x
u
SOLUTION
x
b - a cos u 1 b
x = a cos u + = (a cosu + b)
2 2
2
(a sin u)(a cos u)3 + (a sin u)(a cos u) a + cos u - a cos ub R
1 1 b a 2
Iy = 2 B
36 2 2 2 3

1
+ (a sin u)(b - a cosu)3
12

ab sin u 2
= (b + a2 cos2 u) Ans.
12
1054. y

Determine the product of inertia of the thin strip of area t

with respect to the x and y axes. The strip is oriented at an
angle u from the x axis. Assume that t V l.

SOLUTION
l 1 u
2 x
lxy = xydA = (s cos u)(s sin u)tds = sin u cos ut s ds
LA L0 L0

1 3 -
= l t sin 2u Ans.
6
1055.

Determine the product of inertia for the shaded area with y

respect to the x and y axes.

y h x3
b3
SOLUTION x
' x b
x =
2
'
y = y

dA = x dy

x2y
d Ixy = dy
2

Ixy = d Ixy
L
h
1 b 2 5>3
= a 1>3 b y dy
L0 2 h
h
b2
B a 2>3 b a b y8>3R
1 3
=
2 h 8 0

3 2 2
= b h Ans.
16
1056.

.
1057.

Determine the product of inertia for the shaded area with y

respect to the x and y axes.

y bn xn
a b

x
a
SOLUTION
''
dIxy = dIxy + x y dA
a a
y 1 b2
Ixy = 0 + (x) (y dx) = a 2n b x2n + 1 dx
L0 2 2 L0 a

b2 1 a
b2a2n + 2
= x2n + 2
` =
2a2n 2n + 2 0 4(n + 1)a2n

a2b2
= Ans.
4(n + 1)
1058.

Determine the product of inertia of the shaded area with y y

respect to the x and y axes, and then use the parallel-axis
theorem to find the product of inertia of the area with
respect to the centroidal x and y axes.
y2 x
2m
x
C
SOLUTION x

Differential Element: The area of the differential element parallel to the y axis 4m
shown shaded in Fig. a is dA = y dx = x1>2 dx. The coordinates of the centroid of
' ' y 1 1>2
this element are x = x and y = = x Thus, the product of inertia of this
2 2
element with respect to the x and y axes is

~~
dIxy = dIxy + dAx y

1
= 0 + A x1>2 dx B (x) a x1>2 b
2
1 2
= x dx
2
Product of Inertia: Performing the integration, we have

4m 4m
1 2 1
Ixy = dIxy = x dx = a x3 b 2 = 10.67 m4 = 10.7 m4 Ans.
L L0 2 6 0

Using the information provided on the inside back cover of this book, the location of
2 3
the centroid of the parabolic area is at x = 4 - (4) = 2.4 m and y = (2) = 0.75 m
5 8
2
and its area is given by A = (4)(2) = 5.333 m2. Thus,
3

Ixy = Ixy + Adxdy

10.67 = Ixy + 5.333(2.4)(0.75)
Ixy = 1.07 m4 Ans.
 1059.

Determine the product of inertia for the shaded area with y

respect to the x and y axes. Use Simpsons rule to evaluate
the integral.
2
y 0.8e x

SOLUTION x
x = x 1m

y
y =
2

d A = ydx

xy2
dIxy = dx
2

Ixy = dIxy
L
1
1 2
= x(0.8 ex )2 dx
L0 2
1
2
= 0.32 xe2x dx
L0

= 0.511 m4 Ans.
1060.

Determine the product of inertia for the area with respect y

to the x and y axes.
y2 1 0.5x

1m

x
SOLUTION
2m
'
x = x

' y
y =
2

dA = y dx

xy2
d Ixy = dx
2

Ixy = d Ixy
L
2
1
= (x - 0.5x2) dx
L0 2

1 x2 1 2
= c - x3 d
2 2 6 0

= 0.333 m4 Ans.
1061.

Determine the product of inertia of the parallelogram with y

respect to the x and y axes.

a

x
c
SOLUTION
Product of Inertia of the Triangle: The product of inertia with respect to x and y
axes can be determined by integration. The area of the differential element parallel
h
to y axis is dA = ydx = a h + x b dx [Fig. (a)]. The coordinates of the centroid for
b

' ' y 1 h
this element are x = x, y = = h + x b . Then the product of inertia for
2 2 b
this element is
''
dIxy = dIxy + dA x y

h 1 h
= 0 + c ah + x b dx d1x2 B a h + xb R
b 2 b

1 2 h2 2h2 2
= h x + 2 x3 + x dx
2 b b
Performing the integration, we have
0
1 h2 2h2 2 b2h2
Ixy = dIxy = h2x + 2 x3 + x dx = -
L 2 L-b b b 24

The product of inertia with respect to centroidal axes, x and y, can be determined
by applying Eq. 108 [Fig. (b) or (c)].

Ixy = Ixy + Adxdy

b2h2 1 b h
- = Ixy + bh - b a b
24 2 3 3
b2h2
Ixy =
72
a4 sin2 u cos2 u
Here, b = a cos u and h = a sin u. Then, Ixy = .
72

Product of inertia of the parallelogram [Fig. (d)] with respect to centroidal x and y
axes, is

a4 cos2 u sin2 u 1 3c - a cos u a sin u

Ixy = 2 B + 1a sin u21a cos u2 a ba bR
72 2 6 6
a3c sin2 u cos u
=
12
The product of inertia of the parallelogram [Fig. (d)] about x and y axes is

Ixy = Ixy + Adxdy

a3c sin2 u cos u c + a cos u a sin u

= + 1a sin u21c2a ba b
12 2 2
a2c sin2 u
= 4a cos u + 3c Ans.
12
.
1063.

Determine the product of inertia for the beams cross- y

v
sectional area with respect to the u and v axes.
150 mm
150 mm

20
SOLUTION x
C
Moments of inertia Ix and Iy 20 mm
200 mm
1 1
Ix = (300)(400)3 - (280)(360)3 = 511.36(10)6 mm4
12 12 20 mm

Iy = 2 c (20)(300)3 d +
1 1
(360)(20)3 = 90.24(10)6 mm4
12 12

The section is symmetric about both x and y axes; therefore Ixy = 0.

I x - Iy
Iuv = sin 2u + Ixy cos 2u
2

511.36 - 90.24
= a sin 40 + 0 cos 40b 106
2

= 135(10)6 mm4 Ans.

.
1065.

Determine the product of inertia for the beam's cross-sectional area with respect to the x and y
axes that have their origin located at the centroid C.

Given:

a  10mm

b  50mm

c  50mm

Solution:

a b a
Ixy  2 b a  c  Ixy
6
1.10 (10 ) mm
4
Ans.
2 2 2
1066.

Determine the product of inertia of the cross-sectional area y

with respect to the x and y axes.

100 mm

20 mm

SOLUTION 400 mm

Product of Inertia: The area for each segment, its centroid and product of inertia
with respect to x and y axes are tabulated below. C
x

Segment Ai (mm2) (dx)i (mm) (dy)i (mm) (Ixy)i (mm4)

400 mm
1 100(20) 60 410 49.211062
2 840(20) 0 0 0
20 mm
3 100(20) - 60 - 410 49.211062 100 mm 20 mm

Thus,

Ixy = 1Ixy2i = 98.411062mm4 Ans.

1067. Determine the product of inertia of the beams y
cross-sectional area with respect to the x and y axes.
10 mm

300 mm

10 mm

x
10 mm
100 mm
1068.

Determine the distance y to the centroid of the area and y

then calculate the moments of inertia Iu and Iv for the v
channels cross-sectional area. The u and v axes have their
origin at the centroid C. For the calculation, assume all
corners to be square.
10 mm 10 mm
u

50 mm C 20 x
10 mm y
SOLUTION
150 mm 150 mm
300(10)(5) + 2[(50)(10)(35)]
y = = 12.5 mm Ans.
300(10) + 2(50)(10)

Ix = c (300)(10)3 + 300(10)(12.5 - 5)2 d

1
12

+ 2c (10)(50)3 + 10(50)(35 - 12.5)2 d

1
12

= 0.9083(106) mm4

(10)(300)3 + 2 c (50)(10)3 + 50(10)(150 - 5)2 d

1 1
Iy =
12 12

= 43.53(106) mm4

Ixy = 0 (By symmetry)

Ix + Iy Ix - Iy
Iu = + cos 2u - Ixy sin 2u
2 2

0.9083(106) + 43.53(106) 0.9083(106) - 43.53(106)

= + cos 40 - 0
2 2

= 5.89(106) mm4 Ans.

Ix + Iy Ix - Iy
Iv = - cos 2u + Ixy sin 2u
2 2

0.9083(106) + 43.53(106) 0.9083(106) - 43.53(106)

= - cos 40+0
2 2

= 38.5(106) mm4 Ans.

1069.

Determine the moments of inertia Iu and Iv of the y

shaded area.
20 mm
v
u

45
20 mm
SOLUTION 200 mm 20 mm
x

Moment and Product of Inertia about x and y Axes: Since the shaded area is
symmetrical about the x axis, Ixy = 0.

1 1 200 mm
Ix = 1200214032 + 1402120032 = 27.7311062 mm4
12 12 40 mm

1 1
Iy = 1402120032 + 4012002112022 + 1200214032
12 12

= 142.9311062 mm4

Moment of Inertia about the Inclined u and v Axes: Applying Eq. 109 with
u = 45, we have
Ix + Iy Ix - Iy
Iu = + cos 2u - Ixy sin 2u
2 2

27.73 + 142.93 27.73 - 142.93

= a + cos 90 - 01sin 902b11062
2 2

= 85.311062 mm4 Ans.

Ix + Iy Ix - Iy
Iv = - cos 2u + Ixy sin 2u
2 2

27.73 + 142.93 27.73 - 142.93

= a - cos 90 - 01sin 902b11062
2 2

= 85.3 106 mm4 Ans.

1070.
y
Determine the moments of inertia and the product of v
inertia of the beams cross sectional area with respect to the
u and v axes.
u

300 mm
SOLUTION
30
Moments and product of Inertia with Respect to the x and y Axes: The x
C
perpendicular distances measured from the centroid of the triangular segment to 150 mm
the y axis are indicated in Fig. a.
1
Ix = (400)(4503) = 1012.5(106) mm4 200 mm 200 mm
36
1 1
Iy = 2 B (450)(2003) + (450)(200)(66.672) R = 600(106) mm4
36 2

Since the cross-sectional area is symmetrical about the y axis, Ixy = 0.

Moment and product of Inertia with Respect to the u and v Axes: Applying
Eq. 109 with u = 30, we have

Ix + Iy Ix - Iy
Iu = + cos 2u - Ixy sin 2u
2 2
1012.5 + 600 1012.5 - 600
= B + cos 60 - 0 sin 60 R (106)
2 2

= 909.375(106) mm4 = 909(106) mm4 Ans.

Ix + Iy Ix - Iy
Iv = - cos 2u + Ixy sin 2u
2 2
1012.5 + 600 1012.5 - 600
= B - cos 60 + 0 sin 60 R (106)
2 2

= 703.125(106) mm4 = 703(106) mm4 Ans.

Ix - Iy
Iuv = sin 2u + Ixy cos 2u
2
1012.5 - 600
= B sin 60 + 0 cos 60 R (106)
2

= 178.62(106) mm4 = 179(106) mm4 Ans.

1071.

Solve Prob. 1070 using Mohrs circle. Hint: Once the circle y
is established, rotate 2u = 60 counterclockwise from the v
reference OA, then find the coordinates of the points that
define the diameter of the circle. u

300 mm

SOLUTION 30
x
Moments and product of Inertia with Respect to the x and y Axes: The C
perpendicular distances measured from the centroid of the triangular segment to the 150 mm
y axis are indicated in Fig. a.
1 200 mm 200 mm
Ix = (400)(4503) = 1012.5(106) mm4
36

1 1
Iy = 2 B (450)(2003) + (450)(200)(66.672) R = 600(106) mm4
36 2

Since the cross-sectional area is symmetrical about the y axis, Ixy = 0.

Construction of Mohrs Circle: The center of C of the circle lies along the I axis at a
distance

Ix + Iy 1012.5 + 600
Iavg = = a b (106)mm4 = 806.25(106) mm4
2 2

The coordinates of the reference point A are [1012.5, 0](106) mm4. The circle can be
constructed as shown in Fig. b. The radius of the circle is

R = CA = (1012.5 - 806.25)(106) = 206.25(106) mm4

Moment and Product of Inertia with Respect to the u and v Axes: By referring to
the geometry of the circle, we obtain

Iu = (806.25 + 206.25 cos 60)(106) = 909(106) mm4 Ans.

Iv = (806.25 - 206.25 cos 60)(106) = 703(106) mm4 Ans.
Iuv = 206.25 sin 60 = 179(106) mm4 Ans.
1072. Locate the centroid Y of the beams cross-sectional y
area and then determine the moments of inertia and the u
product of inertia of this area with respect to the U and
450 mm
V axes. V 50 mm
450 mm

50 mm
60
400 mm x
C

50 mm

800 mm y

Centroid: The perpendicular distances measured from the centroid of each subdivided segment to the bottom of the beams
cross sectional area are indicated in Fig. a. Thus,

yC A 1225(1000)(50) + 2[1000(400)(50)] + 600(12000)(100)

y = = = 825 mm Ans.
A 1000(50) + 2(400)(50) + 1200(100)

Moment and Product of Inertia with Respect to the x and y Axes: The perpendicular distances measured from the centroid
of each segment to the x and y axes are indicated in Fig. b. Using the parallel axis theorem,

1 1 1
Ix = (1000)(50 3 ) + 1000(50)(400) 2 + 2 (50)(400 3 ) + 50(400)(175) 2 + (100)(1200 3 ) + 100(1200)(225) 2
12 12 12
8 4
= 302.44 (10 ) mm

1 1 1
Iy = (50)(10003) + 2 (400)(50 3 ) + 400(50)(75) 2 + (1200)(1003)
12 12 12
= 45 (108) mm4

Since the cross sectional area is symmetrical about the y axis, Ixy = 0.

Moment and Product of Inertia with Respect to the u and v Axes: With = 60,

Ix + Iy Ix Iy
Iu = + cos 2 Ixy sin 2
2 2
302.44 + 45 302.44 45
= + n 120 (108)
cos 120 0 sin
2 2
= 109.36 (108) mm4 = 109 (108) mm4 Ans.

Ix + Iy Ix Iy
Iv = cos 2 + Ixy sin 2
2 2
302.44 + 45 302.44 45
= n 120 (108)
cos 120 + 0 sin
2 2
= 238.08 (108) mm4 = 238 (108) mm4 Ans.
 Ix Iy
Iuv = sin 2 + Ixy cos 2
2
302.44 45
= sin 120 + 0 cos 120 (108)
2
= 111.47 (108) mm4 = 111 (108) mm4 Ans.

500 mm
500 mm 75 mm 75 mm
50 mm
400 mm

4000 mm
175 mm
1200 mm

1225 mm

50 mm 225 mm
1000 mm

y = 825 mm
600 mm

1000 mm
 1073. Solve Prob. 1072 using Mohrs circle.

Centroid: The perpendicular distances measured from the centroid of each subdivided segment to the bottom of the beams cross
sectional area are indicated in Fig. a. Thus,

yA 1225(1000)(50) + 2[1000(400)(50)] + 600(12000)(100)

y = = = 825 mm Ans.
A 1000(50) + 2(400)(50) + 1200(100)

Moment and Product of Inertia with Respect to the x and y Axes: The perpendicular distances measured from the centroid of
each segment to the x and y axes are indicated in Fig. b. Using the parallel axis theorem,

1 1 1
Ix = (1000)(50 3 ) + 1000(50)(400) 2 + 2 (50)(400 3 ) + 50(400)(175) 2 + (100)(1200 3 ) + 100(1200)(225) 2
12 12 12
= 302.44 (108) mm4
1 1 1
Iy = (50)(10003) + 2 (400)(50 3 ) + 400(50)(75) 2 + (1200)(1003)
12 12 12
= 45 (108) mm4

Ixy = 60(5)(14.35)(13.15) + 55(15)(15.65)(14.35)

= 11.837 (104) mm4

Since the cross sectional area is symmetrical about the y axis, Ixy = 0.

Construction of Mohrs Circle: The center C of the circle lies along the u axis at a distance
Ix + Iy 302.44 + 45 8 8 4
Iavg = = (10 ) = 173.72 (10 ) mm
2 2

The coordinates of the reference point A are (302.44, 0) (108) mm4. The circle can be constructed as shown in Fig. c. The radius of
the circle is

R = CA = (302.44 173.72) (108) = 128.72 (108) mm4

Moment and Product of Inertia with Respect to the u and v Axes: By referring to the geometry of the circle,

Iu = (173.72 128.72 cos 60) (108) = 109 (108) mm4 Ans.

Iv = (173.72 + 128.72 cos 60) (108) = 238 (108) mm4 Ans.

8 8 4
Iuv = (128.72 sin 60) (10 ) = 111 (10 ) mm Ans.

(108 mm4)

500 mm
500 mm 75 mm 75 mm
50 mm
400 mm

400 mm
175 mm (108 mm4)
1225 mm

50 mm 225 mm
1000 mm

1200 mm
y = 825 mm
600 mm

100 mm
1074. Locate the centroid y of the beams cross-sectional y
area and then determine the moments of inertia of this area
and the product of inertia with respect to the u and v axes.
The axes have their origin at the centroid C. 25 mm 25 mm v

x
C
200 mm
60 y

25 mm

75 mm 75 mm
u
1075. Solve Prob. 107 4using Mohrs circle.
1076. Locate the centroid x of the beams cross-sectional y
area and then determine the moments of inertia and the
product of inertia of this area with respect to the u and x
20 mm
v axes. The axes have their origin at the centroid C.
v

200 mm

C x
60
200 mm
20 mm

20 mm
175 mm u
1077. Solve Prob. 1076 using Mohrs circle.
1078.

Determine the principal moments of inertia for the angles y

cross-sectional area with respect to a set of principal axes 20 mm
that have their origin located at the centroid C. Use the
equation developed in Section 10.7. For the calculation,
assume all corners to be square.
32.22 mm

100 mm
32.22 mm
C
x

SOLUTION 20 mm

100 mm
1
Ix = c (20)(100)3 + 100(20)(50 - 32.22)2 d
12

1
+ c (80)(20)3 + 80(20)(32.22 - 10)2 d
12

= 3.142(106) mm4

1
Iy = c (100)(20)3 + 100(20)(32.22 - 10)2 d
12

1
+ c (20)(80)3 + 80(20)(60 - 32.22)2 d
12

= 3.142(106) mm4

Ixy = xy A

= - (32.22 - 10)(50-32.22)(100)(20) - (60 - 32.22)(32.22 - 10)(80)(20)

= - 1.778(106) mm4
Ix + Iy Ix - Iy 2
Imax/min = ; a b + I2xy
2 C 2

= 3.142(106) ; 20 + {( - 1.778)(106)}2

Imax = 4.92(106) mm4 Ans.

Imin = 1.36(106) mm4 Ans.

1079.

Solve Prob. 1078 using Mohrs circle. y

20 mm

32.22 mm

100 mm
SOLUTION 32.22 mm
C
x
Solve Prob. 1078.
20 mm
Ix = 3.142(106) mm4
100 mm
Iy = 3.142(106) mm4

Ixy = 1.778(10 6) mm4

Center of circle:

Ix + I y
= 3.142(106) mm4
2

R = 2(3.142 - 3.142)2 + ( -1.778)2(106) = 1.778(106) mm4

Imax = 3.142(106) + 1.778(106) = 4.92(106) mm4 Ans.

Imin = 3.142(106) - 1.778(106) = 1.36(106) mm4 Ans.

1080. Determine the orientation of the principal axes, y
which have their origin at centroid C of the beams cross-
sectional area. Also, find the principal moments of inertia.
100 mm

20 mm

20 mm 150 mm

x
C

150 mm

100 mm 20 mm
1081. Solve Prob. 1080 using Mohrs circle.
1082. Locate the centroid y of the beams cross-sectional y
area and then determine the moments of inertia of this area
and the product of inertia with respect to the u and v axes.
The axes have their origin at the centroid C. 20 mm 20 mm v

x
C
200 mm
60 y

20 mm

8 0 mm 8 0 mm
u

2[100(200)(20)] + 10(20)(120)
= = 79.23 mm Ans.
2(200)(20) + 20(120)

1 1
I x = 2 (20)(2003 ) + 20(200)(20.77) 2 + (120)(203 ) + 120(20)(69.23) 2
12 12
= 41.70(106 ) mm 4
1 1
I y = 2 (200)(203 ) + 200(20)(70)2 + (20)(1203 )
12 12
= 42.35(106 ) mm 4

Ix + I y Ix I y
Iu = + cos 2 I xy sin 2
2 2
41.70 + 42.35 41.70 42.35
= + cos(120 ) 0sin(120 ) (10 )
6

2 2
= 42.2(106 ) mm 4 Ans.

Ix + I y Ix I y
Iv = + cos 2 + I xy sin 2
2 2
41.70 + 42.35 41.70 42.35
= + cos(120 ) 0sin(120 ) (10 )
6

2 2
= 41.9(106 ) mm 4 Ans.
 Ix I y
I uv = sin 2 + I xy cos 2
2
41.70 + 42.35
= + sin(120 ) 0cos(120 )
2
= 0.28(106 ) mm 4 Ans.

20
20

70 mm
70 mm

20.77 mm

20 10 79.23 mm 69.23 mm

60 60
1083. Solve Prob. 1082 using Mohrs circle.

2[100(200)(20)] + 10(20)(120)
= = 79.23 mm Ans.
2(200)(20) + 20(120)

1 1
I x = 2 (20)(2003 ) + 20(200)(20.77)2 + (120)(203 ) + 120(20)(69.23)2
12 12
= 41.70(106 ) mm 4

1 1
I y = 2 (200)(203 ) + 200(20)(70)2 + (20)(1203 )
12 12
= 42.25(106 ) mm 4

Ix + I y 41.70 + 42.25 6 4 6 4
I avg = = (10 )mm = 41.975(10 )mm
2 2

41.70

R = CA = (41.975 41.70)(106) = 0.275(106) mm4

I v = (41.975 0.275cos60 )(106 ) = 41.86(106 )mm 4 Ans.

Iu = (41.975 0.275cos60 )(106 ) = 42.19(106 )mm 4 Ans.
Iuv = 0.325sin 60 = 0.28(106 )mm 4 Ans.

Iu
20 41.975
20

70 mm
70 mm

20.77 mm

20 10 79.23 mm 69.23 mm R = 0.275

Iv
60 60
42.25
1084.

Determine the moment of inertia of the thin ring about the y

z axis. The ring has a mass m.

R
x

SOLUTION
2p
Iz = r A(R du)R2 = 2p r A R3
L0
2p
m = r A R du = 2p r A R
L0

Thus,

Iz = m R2 Ans.
1085.

Determine the moment of inertia of the semi-ellipsoid with y x2 y2

respect to the x axis and express the result in terms of the 1
a 2 b2
mass m of the semiellipsoid. The material has a constant
density r.
b

SOLUTION
a
2
x
Differential Disk Element: Here, y = b a 1 - b . The mass of the differential disk element is
2 2
a2
x2
dm = rdV = rp y2 dx = rp b2 a 1 - b dx. The mass moment of inertia of this element is
a2
1 1 x2 x2 rp b4 x4 2x2
dIx = dmy2 = c rp b2 a 1 - 2 b dx d c b2 a 1 - 2 b d = a 4 - 2 + 1b dx.
2 2 a a 2 a a

Total Mass: Performing the integration, we have

a
x2 x3 a
m = dm = rp b2 a 1 - 2
b dx = rp b2 a x - b`
Lm L0 a 3a2 0

2
= rpab2
3

Mass Moment of Inertia: Performing the integration, we have

a
rp b4 x4 2x2
Ix = dIx = a 4 - 2 + 1 b dx
L L0 2 a a

rp b4 x5 2x3 a
= a 4 - 2
+ xb `
2 5a 3a 0

4
= rp ab4
15

The mass moment of inertia expressed in terms of the total mass is.

2 2 2
Ix = a rp ab2 b b2 = mb2 Ans.
5 3 5
.
1087.

Determine the radius of gyration kx of the paraboloid. The y

density of the material is r = 5 Mg>m3.
y2 50 x

100 mm

SOLUTION 200 mm
Differential Disk Element: The mass of the differential disk element is
dm = rdV = rpy2 dx = rp(50x) dx. The mass moment of inertia of this element
1 1 rp
is dIx = dmy2 = [rp(50x) dx](50x) = (2500x2) dx.
2 2 2

Total Mass: Performing the integration, we have

200 mm
m = dm = rp(50x) dx = rp(25x2)|200
0
mm
= 1(106)rp
Lm L0

Mass Moment of Inertia: Performing the integration, we have

200 mm
rp
Ix = dIx = (2500x2) dx
L L0 2

b`
rp 2500x3 200 mm
= a
2 3 0

= 3.333(109) rp

The radius of gyration is

Ix 3.333(109) rp
kx = = = 57.7 mm Ans.
Am A 1(106) rp
1088.

Determine the moment of inertia of the ellipsoid with respect y

to the x axis and express the result in terms of the mass m of
the ellipsoid. The material has a constant density r. x2 y2
1
a2 b2

SOLUTION
a

dm= py2dx
L
y2dm
d Ix =
2
a 2
rp b a 1 - b dx =
2 x 4 2
m = r dV = 2
prab
LV L-a a 3
a
x2 2
rpb4 a 1 - 2 b dx =
1 8
Ix = prab4
L-a 2 a 15

Thus,

2
Ix = mb2 Ans.
5
1089.

Determine the moment of inertia of the homogenous z

triangular prism with respect to the y axis. Express the
result in terms of the mass m of the prism. Hint: For
integration, use thin plate elements parallel to the x-y plane z = h
a (x a)
having a thickness of dz.

h
SOLUTION
Differential Thin Plate Element: Here, x = a a 1 - b . The mass of the
z
x
h b a
y
differential thin plate element is dm = rdV = rbxdz = rab a1 - b dz. The mass
z
h
moment of inertia of this element about y axis is

dIy = dIG + dmr2

1 x2
= dmx2 + dm + z2
12 4

1 2
= x dm + z2 dm
3

a2 z 2
a 1 - b + z2 R B raba 1 - b dz R
z
= B
3 h h

rab 2 3a2 3a2 a2 3z3

= a + 2 z2 - z - 3 z3 + 3z2 - b dz
3 h h h h

Total Mass: Performing the integration, we have

` = rabh
h
z2 h
b dz = rab z -
z 1
m = dm = raba 1 -
Lm L0 h 2h 0 2

Mass Moment of Inertia: Performing the integration, we have

h
rab 2 3a2 3a2 a2 3z3
Iy = dIy = a + 2 z2 - z - 3 z3 + 3z2 - b dz
L L0 3 h h h h

`
rab 2 a2 3a2 2 a2 4 3z4 h
= a z + 2 z3 - z - 3
z + z3 -
3 h 2h 4h 4h 0

rabh 2
= 1a + h22
12

The mass moment of inertia expressed in terms of the total mass is

1 rabh m 2
Iy = a2 + h2 = a + h2 Ans.
6 2 6
1090.

Determine the mass moment of inertia Iz of the solid z

formed by revolving the shaded area around the z axis. The
h (a2 y2)
z
density of the materials is r. Express the result in terms of a2
the mass m of the solid.

h

2

SOLUTION
Differential Element: The mass of the disk element shown shaded in Fig. a h

2
z z 2
is dm = rdV = rpr2dz. Here, r = y = a 1 - . Thus, dm = rpa a 1 - b dz
A h A h y
z
= rpa2 a 1 - b dz. The mass moment of inertia of this element about the z axis is
h a
1 1 rp 4 rp z 4 rpa4 z 2
dIz = dmr2 = arpr2dz b r2 = r dz = a a 1 - b dz = a 1 - b dz. x
2 2 2 2 A h 2 h

Mass: The mass of the solid can be determined by integrating dm. Thus,
h>2
h>2
z z2 2 3rpa2h
m = dm = rpa2 a 1 - b dz = rpa2 a z - b =
L L0 h 2h
0
8

Mass Moment of Inertia: Integrating dIz, we obtain

h>2 4 h>2
rpa z 2 rpa4 1 z 3 7rpa4h
Iz = dIz = a 1 - b dz = c a 1 - b ( -h) d 2 =
L L0 2 h 2 3 h 0
48
8m
From the result of the mass, we obtain rpa2h = . Thus, Iz can be written as
3
7 7 8m 2 7
Iz = (rpa2h)a2 = a ba = ma2 Ans.
48 48 3 18
1091.

Determine the moment of inertia Ix of the sphere and

y
express the result in terms of the total mass m of the sphere. x2 y2 r2
The sphere has a constant density r.

r
x

SOLUTION
y2 dm
d Ix =
2

dm = r dV = r(py2 dx) = rp(r2 - x2)dx

1
d Ix = rp(r2 - x2)2 dx
2
r
1
Ix = rp(r2 - x2)2 dx
L-r 2

8
= prr5
15
r
m = rp(r2 - x2) dx
L-r

4
= rpr3
3

Thus,

2 2
Ix = mr Ans.
5
1092. Determine the mass moment of inertia of the z
2-kg bent rod about the z axis.

300 mm

x
300 mm y
1093.

Determine the mass moment of inertia Iy of the solid z

formed by revolving the shaded area around the y axis. The
density of the material is r. Express the result in terms of
the mass m of the solid. z 1 y2
4
1m

SOLUTION
Differential Element: The mass of the disk element shown shaded in Fig. a is x
1 1 2 rp 4 2m
dm = rdV = rpr2 dy. Here, r = z = y2. Thus, dm = rp a y2 b dy = y dy.
4 4 16
1
The mass moment of inertia of this element about the y axis is dIy = dmr2 =
4 rp 8 2
1 1 1 1
(rpr2dy)r2 = rpr4dy = rpa y2 b dy = y dy.
2 2 2 4 512
Mass: The mass of the solid can be determined by integrating dm. Thus,
2m
2m
rp 4 rp y5 2
m = dm = y dy = ` = rp
L L0 16 16 5
0
5

Mass Moment of Inertia: Integrating dIy,

2m
rp 8
Iy = dIy = y dy
L L0 512
2m
rp y9 pr
= ` =
512 9 9
0

5m
From the result of the mass, we obtain pr = . Thus, Iy can be written as
2

1 5m 5
Iy = a b = m Ans.
9 2 18
1094.

Determine the mass moment of inertia Iy of the solid z

formed by revolving the shaded area around the y axis. The
total mass of the solid is 1500 kg.
4m

z2 1 y3

16 2m

O y

SOLUTION x
Differential Element: The mass of the disk element shown shaded in Fig. a is
1 1 2 rp 3
dm = rdV = rpr2dy. Here, r = z = y3>2.Thus, dm = rpa y3>2 b dy = y dy.
4 4 16
The mass moment of inertia of this element about the y axis is
1 1 rp 4 rp 1 3>2 4 rp 6
dIy = dmr2 = A rpr2dy B r2 = r dy = a y b dy = y dy.
2 2 2 2 4 512

Mass: The mass of the solid can be determined by integrating dm. Thus,
4m 4 4m
rp 3 rp y = 4 pr
m = dm = y dy = `
L L0 16 16 4 0

The mass of the solid is m = 1500 kg. Thus,

375
1500 = 4pr r = kg>m3
p

Mass Moment of Inertia: Integrating dIy,

4m
rp 6 rp y7 4 m 32p
Iy = dIy = y dy = ` = r
L L0 512 512 7 0 7

375
Substituting r = kg>m3 into Iy,
p

b = 1.71(103) kg # m2
32p 375
Iy = a Ans.
7 p
.

.
1096.

The pendulum consists of a disk having a mass of 6 kg and 0.8 m 0.5 m D

slender rods AB and DC which have a mass of 2 kg > m .
Determine the length L of DC so that the center of mass
0.2 m
is at the bearing O . What is the moment of inertia of the L
assembly about an axis perpendicular to the page and A O B
passing through point O?
C

SOLUTION
Location of Centroid: This problem requires x = 0.5 m.

xm
x =
m

1.5(6) + 0.65[1.3(2)] + 0[L(2)]

0.5 =
6 + 1.3(2) + L(2)

L = 6.39 m Ans.

Mass Moment of Inertia About an Axis Through Point O: The mass moment of inertia
of each rod segment and disk about an axis passing through the center of mass can be
1 1
determine using (IG)i = ml2 and (IG)i = mr2. Applying Eq. 1015, we have
12 2

IO = (IG)i + mid2i

1
= [1.3(2)] A 1.32 B + [1.3(2)] A 0.152 B
12

1
+ [6.39(2)] A 6.392 B + [6.39(2)] A 0.52 B
12

1
+ (6) A 0.22 B + 6 A 12 B
2

= 53.2 kg # m2 Ans.
1097.

The pendulum consists of the 3-kg slender rod and the 5-kg
thin plate. Determine the location y of the center of mass G
of the pendulum; then find the mass moment of inertia of O
the pendulum about an axis perpendicular to the page and
passing through G.
y
2m

SOLUTION G

ym 1(3) + 2.25(5) 0.5 m

y = = = 1.781 m = 1.78 m Ans.
m 3 + 5
1m
IG = IG + md2

1 1
= (3)(2)2 + 3(1.781 - 1)2 + (5)(0.52 + 12) + 5(2.25 - 1.781)2
12 12

= 4.45 kg # m2 Ans.
1098.

Determine the location of y of the center of mass G of the 400 mm

assembly and then calculate the moment of inertia about an
axis perpendicular to the page and passing through G. The
block has a mass of 3 kg and the mass of the semicylinder
is 5 kg. 300 mm
G

SOLUTION y
200 mm
Location of Centroid:

ym 350132 + 115.12152
y = = = 203.20 mm = 203 mm Ans.
m 3 + 5
Mass Moment of Inertia About an Axis Through Point G: The mass moment of
inertia of a rectangular block and a semicylinder about an axis passing through the
center of mass perpendicular to the page can be determined using
1 1 4r 2
1Iz2G = m1a2 + b22 and 1Iz2G = mr2 - ma b = 0.3199mr2 respectively.
12 2 3p
Applying Eq. 1016, we have

IG = 1Iz2Gi + mid2i

1
= c 13210.32 + 0.4 22 + 310.146822 d
12

+ C 0.319915210.2 22 + 510.0880822 D

= 0.230 kg # m2 Ans.
1099.
10109. IfIf the large
largering,
ring, small
small ringring
and and
each each
of theof the
spokes
spokes100
weigh weigh
lb, 15500
lb,N,
and7520
N,lb,
and 100 N, respectively,
respectively, determine determine
the mass 1.2 m
4 ft
the massofmoment
moment inertia ofofthe
inertia
wheelofabout
the anwheel
axis about an axis
perpendicular
perpendicular
to the page andtopassing
the page and passing
through point A.through point A.
0.31mft
O

Composite Parts: The wheel can be subdivided into the segments shown in Fig. a. The spokes which have a length of
0.9
(1.2 0.3) = 0.9 m and a center of mass located at a distance of 0.3 + m = 0.75 m from point O can be grouped
2
as segment (2).

Mass Moment of Inertia: First, we will compute the mass moment of inertia of the wheel about an axis perpendicular to the
page and passing through point O.

500 1 100 100 75

(1.22) + 8 (0.9 ) + 9.81 (0.75 ) +
2 2
IO = (0.32)
9.81 12 9.81 9.81
= 125.5 kg m2

The mass moment of inertia of the wheel about an axis perpendicular to the page and passing through point A can be found
500 100 75
using the parallel axis theorem IA = IO + md 2, where m = + 8 + = 140.16 kg and d = 1.2 m. Thus,
9.81 9.81 9.81

IA = 125.5 + 140.16 (1.22) = 327.3 kg m2 Ans.

1.2 m
0.3 m

1.2 m

0.75 m
10100.

Determine the mass moment of inertia of the assembly z

about the z axis. The density of the material is 7.85 Mg> m3.

100 mm

SOLUTION
Composite Parts: The assembly can be subdivided into two circular cone segments (1)
and (3) and a hemispherical segment (2) as shown in Fig. a. Since segment (3) is a hole,
it should be considered as a negative part. From the similar triangles, we obtain 450 mm
z 0.1 300 mm
= z = 0.225m
0.45 + z 0.3
Mass: The mass of each segment is calculated as
300 mm
1 1
m1 = rV1 = r a pr2h b = 7.85(103) c p(0.32)(0.675) d = 158.9625p kg
3 3 x y

2 2
m2 = rV2 = ra pr3 b = 7.85(103) c p(0.33) d = 141.3p kg
3 3

1 1
m3 = rV3 = ra pr2h b = 7.85(103) c p(0.12)(0.225) d = 5.8875p kg
3 3

Mass Moment of Inertia: Since the z axis is parallel to the axis of the cone and the
hemisphere and passes through their center of mass, the mass moment of inertia can be
3 2 3
computed from (Iz)1 = m r12, (Iz)2 = m2r22, and m r32. Thus,
10 1 5 10 3

Iz = (Iz)i

3 2 3
= (158.9625p)(0.32) + (141.3p)(0.32) - (5.8875p)(0.12)
10 5 10

= 29.4 kg # m2 Ans.
10101.

Determine the moment of inertia Iz of the frustum of the z

0.2 m
cone which has a conical depression. The material has a
density of 200 kg>m3.

0.8 m
0.6 m

SOLUTION
3 1 0.4 m
Iz = c p (0.4)2 (1.6)(200) d (0.4)2
10 3

3 1
- c p(0.2)2(0.8)(200) d (0.2)2
10 3

3 1
- c p(0.4)2 (0.6)(200) d (0.4)2
10 3

Iz = 1.53 kg # m2 Ans.
10102.

The pendulum consists of a plate having weight Wp and a slender rod having weight Wr .
Determine the radius of gyration of the pendulum about an axis perpendicular to the page and
passing through point O.

Given:

Wp  60kg a  1m

Wr  20kg b  1m

c  3m

d  2m

Solution:

 
2 2
1 2 c  d  c  1 W a2  b2  W c  b
W ( c  d)  Wr
I0  p
12 r 2 12 p 2

I0
k0  k0 3.15 m Ans.
Wp  Wr
10103.

The slender rods have a mass of 3 kg/m. Determine the moment of inertia for the assembly
about an axis perpendicular to the page and passing through point A.

Given:

kg
J 3
m

a  1.5m

b  2m

Solution:

1 2 1 2 2 2
IA  J b b  J 2 a ( 2 a)  J ( 2 a) b IA 50.75 kg m Ans.
3 12
10104.

Determine the moment of inertia Iz of the frustrum of the z

cone which has a conical depression. The material has a
density of 2000 kg>m3.
200 mm

600 mm

SOLUTION 400 mm
z z + 1
Mass Moment of Inertia About z Axis: From similar triangles, = , 800 mm
0.2 0.8
z = 0.333 m. The mass moment of inertia of each cone about z axis can be
3
determined using Iz = mr2.
10

3 p
Iz = 1Iz2i = c 10.82211.3332120002 d10.822
10 3

3 p
- c 10.2 2210.3332120002 d 10.22 2
10 3

3 p
- c 10.2 2210.62120002 d 10.22 2
10 3

= 342 kg # m2 Ans.
10105.

Determine the moment of inertia of the wire triangle about

an axis perpendicular to the page and passing through
O
point O. Also, locate the mass center G and determine the
moment of inertia about an axis perpendicular to the page
and passing through point G.The wire has a mass of 0.3 kg/m. y
Neglect the size of the ring at O.
G
60 60
A B
SOLUTION
100 mm
Mass Moment of Inertia About an Axis Through Point O: The mass for each wire
segment is mi = 0.310.12 = 0.03 kg. The mass moment of inertia of each segment
about an axis passing through the center of mass can be determined using
1
1IG2i = ml2. Applying Eq. 1016, we have
12

IO = 1IG2i + mi d2i

1
= 2c 10.03210.122 + 0.0310.0522 d
12

1
+ 10.03210.122 + 0.0310.1 sin 6022
12

= 0.450110-32 kg # m2 Ans.

Location of Centroid:

ym 230.05 sin 6010.0324 + 0.1 sin 6010.032

y = =
m 310.032

= 0.05774 m = 57.7 mm Ans.

Mass Moment of Inertia About an Axis Through Point G: Using the result
IO = 0.450110-32 kg # m2 and d = y = 0.05774 m and applying Eq. 1016, we have

IO = IG + md2

0.450110-32 = IG + 310.03210.05774 22

IG = 0.150 10 -3 kg # m2 Ans.
10106.

The thin plate has a mass per unit area of 10 kg>m2. z

Determine its mass moment of inertia about the y axis.
200 mm
200 mm
100 mm

200 mm

SOLUTION 100 mm

Composite Parts: The thin plate can be subdivided into segments as shown in Fig. a. 200 mm
Since the segments labeled (2) are both holes, the y should be considered as 200 mm
negative parts. 200 mm y
x 200 mm
200 mm
Mass moment of Inertia: The mass of segments (1) and (2) are
m1 = 0.4(0.4)(10) = 1.6 kg and m2 = p(0.12)(10) = 0.1p kg. The perpendicular
distances measured from the centroid of each segment to the y axis are indicated in
Fig. a. The mass moment of inertia of each segment about the y axis can be
determined using the parallel-axis theorem.

Iy = A Iy B G + md2

1 1
= 2c (1.6)(0.42) + 1.6(0.22) d - 2 c (0.1p)(0.12) + 0.1p(0.22) d
12 4

= 0.144 kg # m2 Ans.
10107.

The thin plate has a mass per unit area of 10 kg>m2. z

Determine its mass moment of inertia about the z axis.
200 mm
200 mm
100 mm

200 mm

SOLUTION 100 mm

Composite Parts: The thin plate can be subdivided into four segments as shown in 200 mm
Fig. a. Since segments (3) and (4) are both holes, the y should be considered as 200 mm
negative parts. 200 mm y
x 200 mm
200 mm
Mass moment of Inertia: Here, the mass for segments (1), (2), (3), and (4) are
m1 = m2 = 0.4(0.4)(10) = 1.6 kg and m3 = m4 = p(0.12)(10) = 0.1p kg. The mass
moment of inertia of each segment about the z axis can be determined using the
parallel-axis theorem.

Iz = A Iz B G + md2

1 1 1 1
= (1.6)(0.42) + c (1.6)(0.42 + 0.42) + 1.6(0.22) d - (0.1p)(0.12) - c (0.1p)(0.12) + 0.1p(0.22) d
12 12 4 2

= 0.113 kg # m2 Ans.
10108. Determine the mass moment of inertia of the 20 mm
overhung crank about the x axis. The material is steel 30 mm
having a density of r = 7.85 Mg>m3.
90 mm

50 mm
x 180 mm

20 mm

x
30 mm

20 mm 30 mm
50 mm

2 2
= 0.00325 kg m = 3.25 g m .
10109. Determine the mass moment of inertia of the 20 mm
overhung crank about the x axis. The material is steel 30 mm
having a density of r = 7.85 Mg>m3.
90 mm

50 mm
x 180 mm

20 mm

x
30 mm

20 mm 30 mm
50 mm

kg m2
.
10111.

Determine the area moment of inertia for the area about y

the x axis. Then, using the parallel-axis theorem, find the
area moment of inertia about the x axis that passes
200 mm
through the centroid C of the area. y = 120 mm.

200 mm x
C
SOLUTION
y y 1 x2
200
1
Differential Element: Here, x = 2200y 2 . The area of the differential element x

1
parallel to the x axis is dA = 2xdy = 2 2200y 2 dy.

Moment of Inertia: Applying Eq. 101 and performing the integration, we have
200 mm
1
Ix = y2 dA = y2 a 2 2200y 2 dy b
LA L0

2 7 200 mm
= 2 2200a y2 b 2
7 0

= 914.29 A 106 B mm4 = 914 A 106 B mm4 Ans.

The moment of inertia about the x axis can be determined using the parallelaxis
200 mm
1
2 2200y2dy = 53.33 A 10 B mm2
3
theorem. The area is A = dA =
LA L0

Ix = Ix + Ad2y

= 914.29 A 106 B = Ix + 53.33 A 103 B A 1202 B

Ix = 146 A 106 B mm4 Ans.

10112.

Determine the product of inertia of the shaded area with respect y

to the x and y axes.

1m
y x3
SOLUTION
1 x
Differential Element: Here, x = y3 . The area of the differential element parallel to
1 1m
the x axis is dA = xdy = y3 dy. The coordinates of the centroid for this element are
x 1 1
x = = y3 , y = y. Then the product of inertia for this element is
2 2

dIxy = dIxy + dAx y

1 1
= 0 + A y3 dy B a y3 b (y)
1

1 3
= y3 dy
2

Product of Inertia: Performing the integration, we have

1m
1 3 3 3 1m
Ixy = dIxy = y3 dy = y5 2 = 0.1875 m4 Ans.
L L0 2 16 0
10113.

Determine the area moment of inertia for the triangular y

area about (a) the x axis, and (b) the centroidal x axis.

h
x
h3 C

SOLUTION x
b
s b
=
h - y h

b
s = (h - y)
h

b
(a) dA = s dy = c (h - y) d dy
h

Ix = y2 dA
L
h
b
= y2 c (h - y) d dy
L0 h

bh3
= Ans.
12

(b) Ix = Ix + A d2

bh3 1 h 2
= Ix + bh a b
12 2 3

bh3
Ix = Ans.
36
10114.

Determine the mass moment of inertia Ix for the body and y y b

express the result in terms of the total mass m of the body. a x b

The density is constant.

2b
b
x

SOLUTION a

b2 2 2b2
dm = rdV = rpy2 dx = rp a x + x + b2 b dx
a2 a
1 1
dIx = 2 dmy2 = 2 rpy4 dx

1 b4 4b4 6b4 4b4

dIx = rp a 4 x4 + 3 x3 + 2 x2 + x + b4 b dx
2 a a a a
a
1 b4 4 4b4 6b4 4b4
Ix = dIx = 2 rp a 4
x + 3 x3 + 2 x2 + x + b4 b dx
L L0 a a a a

31
= rpab4
10
a
b2 2 2b2 7
m = dm = r p a 2
x + x + b2 b dx = rpab2
Lm L0 a a 3

93
Ix = mb2 Ans.
70
10115.

Determine the moment of inertia for the shaded area about the x axis.

Given:

a  4m

b  2m

Solution

Solutiona
3
b cos S x

Ix 
2 a dx Ix 9.05 m
4
Ans.
3

a
10116.

Determine the moment of inertia for the shaded area about the y axis.

Given :

a  4m

b  2m

Solution :

a
2 S x dx
Iy  x b cos
4

Iy 30.9 m Ans.
 a 2 a
10117.

Determine the area moments of inertia Iu and Iv and the y

product of inertia Iuv for the semicircular area.
v

30

SOLUTION 60 mm
30
1 x
Ix = Iy = p(60)4 = 5 089 380.1 mm4
8

Ixy = 0 (Due to symmetry)

Ix + Iy Ix - Iy
Iu = + cos2u - Ixy sin2u
2 2

5 089 380.1 + 5 089 380.1

= + 0 - 0
2

Iu = 5.09(106) mm4 Ans.

Ix + Iy Ix - Iy
Iv = - cos2u + Ixy sin 2 u
2 2

5 089 380.1 + 5 089 380.1

= - 0 + 0
2

Iv = 5.09(106) mm4 Ans.

Ix - Iy
Iuv = sin2u + Ixy cos 2u
2

= 0 + 0

Iuv = 0 Ans.
10118.

Determine the area moment of inertia of the beams cross- y

sectional area about the x axis which passes through the
centroid C.

d
2 60
x
C
d 60
SOLUTION 2

Moment of Inertia: The moment of inertia about the x axis for the composite beams d d
cross section can be determined using the parallel-axis theorem Ix = A Ix + Ad2y B i. 2 2

1 1 d 3 1 d d 2
Iy = c (d) A d3 B + 0 d + 4 B (0.2887d) a b + (0.2887d) a b a b R
12 36 2 2 2 6

= 0.0954d4 Ans.
10119.

Determine the area moment of inertia of the beams cross- y

sectional area about the y axis which passes through the
centroid C.

d
2 60
x
C
d 60
SOLUTION 2

Moment of Inertia: The moment of inertia about y axis for the composite beams d d
cross section can be determined using the parallel-axis theorem Iy = A Iy + Ad2x B i. 2 2

1 1 1
Iy = c (d) A d3 B + 0 d + 2 c (d)(0.2887d)3 + (d)(0.2887d)(0.5962d)2 d
12 36 2

= 0.187d4 Ans.