section, its centroid (or center of mass) must be known. For instance, if the moment of inertia of the section about its horizontal (XX) axis was required then the vertical (y) centroid would be needed first(Please view our Tutorial on how to calculate the Centroid of a Beam Section)....
The torque equation is jam-packed with important information about how torque is generated, and how to calculate a net torque. Understanding the terms in the equation will help you complete a general net torque calculation. First, the axis of rotation is the point about which the rotation will...
Calculate the moment of inertia, represented by "I." The moment of inertia, which is the object's resistance to change in its rotation, depends on the cross-sectional shape and thickness, not its length or makeup. For a rectangular solid object, I = (b*h^3)/12, where "b" is the ...
Beam equations are an essential part of mechanics and a great way to hone your math and physics skills. The ability tocalculate forcesacting on beams is a fundamental in construction, scientific education and even basic home improvement, such as building shelves. Beam equations also allow you to...
How to Calculate a Steel I-Beam's Weight Consider calculating the weight of a steel I-beam before overloading a structure. Steel I-beam's are too large and heavy for a conventional scale, but their weight can be determined mathematically with a few measurements. The weight of a steel ...
If you were further told that the light beam has a range of 10 meters, what would be the tip of the beam's linear velocity v, its angular acceleration α and its centripetal acceleration ac? To solve for v, from above, v = ωr, where ω = π/2 and...
To calculate maximum deflection, specifically, for plastic snap-fit joints, it must be noted that the ‘fixed end’ isn’t exactly fixed, because plastic components aren’t exactly rigid. To compensate for this, a factor, the deflection-magnification factor (known commonly as Q) was developed....
At first, the problem has been solved for a simple beam using finite element and optimization algorithms. At a second stage, the optimal moment of inertia distribution found has been applied to a chassis thanks to a topometry optimization. Finally, the improvement in NVH performances has been ...
Concrete slab culvert is an important structure used to convey trucks and pedestrian along a road corridor or in one of a range of other situations. This structure is highly constructed in highway road projects in Ethiopia. In this study, a FORTRAN program is developed for the structural design...
How to calculate torsional stress-strain from torque and angle of twist data in a torsion experiment? Torsional stress: Torsional stress is defined as stress, which is induced due to shear force. This stress is causing shear failure in the material. If a specimen ...