‰ Because E / ρ ≠ 0, this equation can be satisfied only if

∫
A
ydA = 0 (b)
The integral in Eq.(b) is the first moment of the cross-sectional
area about the neutral axis. It can be zero only if the neutral axis
passes through centroid C of the cross-sectional area.

Resultant Moment About y-Axis Must Vanish

This condition is
E
∫ zdP = − ρ ∫
A A
zydA = 0
(c)
The integral in Eq.(b) is the
product of inertia of the cross-
sectional area.