Product of Inertia/Parallel Axis Theorem

In summary, the problem is about applying the parallel axis theorem and product of inertia to a shape with rounded corners but without any information about them. The given data includes area, Ix, Iy, and other values in a table. The question is whether there is a way to calculate Ixy or if the rounded corners should be ignored and the shape treated as 2 rectangles. A figure would be helpful in solving the problem.
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triindiglo
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The problem is very similar to #9.74, here: http://books.google.com/books?id=o4...&oi=book_result&resnum=1&ct=result#PPA504,M1"

I understand how the parallel axis theorem and product of inertia 'work,' but I don't understand what to do with this particular shape.

It has the rounded corners, and I am given no information about them. I have area, Ix, Iy, etc given in a table, but that is all.

Is there some way to go from Ix/Iy to Ixy or something?

Or am I just supposed to ignore the rounded corners and treat it like it is 2 rectangles?

Thanks
 
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Any help anyone?
 
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I am unable to complete the link to the problem. Have you tested the link?
If you can post a figure, it would definitely help.
 

FAQ: Product of Inertia/Parallel Axis Theorem

What is the product of inertia?

The product of inertia is a measure of how an object's mass is distributed around its rotation axis. It takes into account both the object's mass and its distance from the axis, and is used in calculations related to rotational motion.

How is the product of inertia calculated?

The product of inertia is calculated by multiplying the mass of each component of an object by its distance from the rotation axis, and then summing these values for all components. The resulting value is then multiplied by the cosine of the angle between the component's distance and the rotation axis.

What is the parallel axis theorem?

The parallel axis theorem states that the moment of inertia of an object can be calculated by adding the moment of inertia for the object's center of mass with the product of inertia and the square of the distance from the center of mass to a parallel axis of rotation.

How is the parallel axis theorem used?

The parallel axis theorem is used to simplify calculations of an object's moment of inertia when it is rotating around an axis that does not pass through its center of mass. It allows us to calculate the moment of inertia about a parallel axis using the known moment of inertia and product of inertia for the center of mass.

What is the significance of the product of inertia/parallel axis theorem in physics?

The product of inertia and the parallel axis theorem are important concepts in rotational dynamics and are used in various calculations related to rotational motion. They help us understand how an object's mass is distributed and how this distribution affects its behavior when rotating around different axes.

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