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Mass Properties
Mass Properties
Mass Properties
• Volume
• Centroid of a volume
For objects with multiple surfaces, the total surface area is equal
to the sum of its individual surfaces.
m=
∫∫∫ ρdV
m
Assuming the density ρ remains constant through out the object
we have,
m=ρ
∫∫∫ dV = ρV
V
Centroid
The second moment of inertia about a given axis is the product of the
mass and the square of the perpendicular distance between the mass
and the axis.
Mechanical Engineering dept. 8
Products of Inertia
In some applications of mechanical or structural design it is necessary to know
the orientation of those axis that give the maximum and minimum moments of
inertia for the area. To determine that, we need to find the product of inertia for
the area as well as its moments of inertia about x, y, and z axes.
You are responsible for setting up the correct and units for length,
angles and density
SolidWorks
2D Analysis
Calculates and displays geometric properties of
planar figures. This function analyzes figures after
projecting them onto the XC-YC plane (the work
plane). True lengths, areas, etc., are obtained.
Area/Volume/Mass Obtains the total face area, volume and mass of a 3D object.
Centroid/1st Mom Obtains the center of mass, or Centroid.
Moments of Inertia Obtains the moment of inertia for certain 3D objects of uniform
density about specified axes.
Products of Inertia The Products of Inertia, along with the Moments of Inertia, form
the inertia tensor, and are important in rotational dynamics.
Principal Axes/Moments The Principal Axes/Moments is an orthogonal system of three
axes through the center of mass such that the three products of
inertia relative to the system are all zero.
Radius of Gyration Calculates the radius of gyration.
Information Displays the calculated data for all of the Mass Properties
options previously discussed in the Information window.
Relative Errors Are estimates of the relative tolerances achieved in calculating
the mass properties. Often the relative errors are less than the
specified relative tolerances, indicating that the mass property
values are correct to within tighter tolerances than those
specified. If only a single accuracy value is specified, then +/-
Range Errors are given.
Output
P* = P + d
x* = x + dx
y* = y + dy
z* = z + dz
P* = [ Rz] P
1 0 0
[ Rx] = 0 cos(θ) -sin(θ)
0 sin(θ) cos(θ)