CHAPTER 6

C E N T R O I D S
PROBLEM 1:
Find the coordinates of the centroid of the shaded area shown in Fig. P-724.

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PROBLEM 2:
Locate the centroid of the shaded area in Fig. P-723.

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area

PROBLEM 3:
Locate the centroid of the culvert shown in the figure.
Hint: Integration is unnecessary if the area is subdivided into the element to be found in the
table.

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PROBLEM 4:
Locate the centroid of the shaded area in Fig

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PROBLEM 5:
Locate the centroid of the shaded area shown in Fig. P-718.

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PROBLEM 6:
Locate the centroid y the geometry with respect to its base.

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PROBLEM 7:
A rectangle is divided into two parts by the curve y=kx^n as shown in figure. Using the known
location of the centroid of the lower part A as given  in table VII-1, show that the centroid of the
upper part B is located  by xB= 1/2xA and yB=2yA.

De la Rama,et al(2012). Learning Guide in

Engineering Mechanics. Manila, Philippines; Rex
Bookstore.p69.

PROBLEM 8:
Locate the centroid of the bent wire shown in figure. The wire is homogeneous and of uniform
cross section.

De la Rama,et al(2012). Learning Guide in

Engineering Mechanics. Manila, Philippines;
Rex Bookstore.p63.
 PROBLEM 9:
A chord in a bridge truss is composed of the element shown in figure. Refer to Table V 2-2 for
the properties of the angles and locate the centroid of the built-up section.
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PROBLEM 10:
Locate the centroid of the built-up section shown in figure. Refer  to Table V2-2 for the
properties of the elements.

De la Rama,et al(2012). Learning Guide in Engineering

Mechanics. Manila, Philippines; Rex Bookstore.p64.

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