Math Problem Statement

Compute the moment of inertia about the X-axis and Y-axis for the given I-beam cross-section. Analyze the provided beam diagrams with the given loads.

Solution

In the image, there are two sections:

  1. Moment of Inertia Calculation:

    • The figure at the top depicts an I-beam cross-section with specific dimensions:
      • The top and bottom flanges are 200 mm wide and 15 mm thick.
      • The vertical web of the I-beam is 15 mm thick and 300 mm high.
    • You are tasked with calculating the moment of inertia about both the X-axis (horizontal axis) and the Y-axis (vertical axis).
  2. Given Beams:

    • The second part shows two beam configurations.
      • The first beam diagram represents a simply supported beam with four point loads of 15 kN spaced 4 feet apart.
      • The second beam diagram shows a beam with a uniformly distributed load (UDL) of 10 kN/m over a span of 6 meters, and a 50 kN point load at the right end, with a 2 meter cantilever section.

Steps for Analysis:

  1. Moment of Inertia for the I-Beam:

    • Use the parallel axis theorem to calculate the moments of inertia for the flanges and web separately, and then sum them up to find the total moment of inertia about both axes.
  2. Beam Analysis:

    • For the first beam, you can calculate reactions at supports and use methods like shear force and bending moment diagrams to analyze it.
    • For the second beam, perform similar analysis using the combination of UDL and point load.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Moment of Inertia
Beam Analysis
Parallel Axis Theorem
Shear Force
Bending Moment

Formulas

Moment of Inertia: I = (bh^3)/12 for rectangular sections
Parallel Axis Theorem: I_total = I_centroid + Ad^2
Reactions at Supports: ΣFy = 0, ΣMx = 0

Theorems

Parallel Axis Theorem
Equilibrium of Forces and Moments

Suitable Grade Level

Undergraduate Engineering