The dimensions of the T-section of a cast-iron beam are shown in Fig. P-714.

How far
is the centroid of the area above the base?
Solution 714

above the base

Determine the coordinates of the centroid of the area shown in Fig. P-715 with
respect to the given axes.
Solution 715

A slender homogeneous wire of uniform cross section is bent into the shape shown
in Fig. P-716. Determine the coordinates of the centroid.
Solution 716

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Locate the centroid of the bent wire shown in Fig. P-717. The wire is homogeneous
and of uniform cross-section.
Solution 717

By symmetry
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Locate the centroid of the shaded area shown in Fig. P718.
Solution 718

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The centroid of the sahded area in Fig. P-720 is required to lie on the y-axis.
Determine the distance b that will fulfill this requirement.
Solution 720

The centroid will lie on the y-axis, thus,

Hence,

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