CE 231/ES 033

CENTROIDS AND
CENTERS OF GRAVITY
CENTROIDS
AND
CENTERS OF
GRAVITY
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semicircle-quarter-circle-and-triangle-
centroid
DEFINITION OF CENTER OF GRAVITY
DEFINITION OF CENTROIDS

• Centroid is a point at which the entire area of an

object is assumed to be acting or concentrated.
• It is also defined as a point of geometric center
of a composite area or an object.
• The centroid is noted by C.G or G.
• The position of the centroid can be defined by
the shape of object.
Center of Gravity and Center of Mass for a System of
Particles
Centroid of a Line
Procedure for Analysis
 The dimensions of the T-section of a cast-iron
beam are shown. How far is the centroid of the
area above the base?

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Coordinates of the centroid is at (2.34, 7.47). answer
 Determine the centroid of the lines that form
the boundary of the shaded area in the figure.
 Determine the centroid of the lines that form
the boundary of the shaded area in the figure.
 Determine the centroid of the lines that form
the boundary of the shaded area in the figure.
Locate the centroid of the bent wire shown in the figure. The wire is homogeneous and of uniform
cross-section.
Locate the centroid of the bent wire shown in the figure. The wire is homogeneous and of uniform
cross-section.