wiki list of centroids:
centroids:
5.2: Start in 2D
Divide plate into n small elements, each with weight "W".
element n = 1 (x1, y1)
element n = 2 (x2, y2) etc.
Total weight:
Moments about x and y axis:
or:
Center of Gravity of a wire:
** Center of gravity "G" is not usually located on the wire.
Similar to:
Just divide above by thickness and specific weight:
Centroid of an Area
Define coordinates for the center of gravity of a homogeneous plate:
For homogeneous wire:
5.4 First Moments of Areas and Lines
Symmetrical objects:
5.5 Composite Plates and Wires
1st moment of composite area:
Pay attention to your signs!
Probs 5.1-5.33
Examples:
Find the centroids of the areas:
HW Problems:
x=19.27, y=26.6
x=92, y=23.3
x=3.2, y=2.0
56.7°