N.

SIVASHANMUGAM
Assistant Professor
ENGINEERING MECHANICS
ASSIGNMENT UNIT – 3
PART - A

1. Define centroid.
2. Define Center of gravity.
3. State Parallel Axis theorem.
4. State Perpendicular axis theorem.
5. Define polar moment of inertia.
6. Define Radius of gyration.
7. Define principle moment of inertia.
8. State the theorems of Pappus and Guldinus.
9. What is Product of Inertia?
10. Write the expression for minimum and maximum moment of inertia.

Part - B
1. Find the MI of an I - section about XX and YY axes through its centroid. Dimensions are: Top flange: 150mm x 12
mm, Web: 200mm x 10 mm, Bottom flange 150mm x 12mm.
2. Determine the moment of inertia and Radius of Gyration for the plane shown in Fig.

3. State and derive the following.

(i) Parallel axis theorem, (ii) Perpendicular axis theorem