Combine Products of Inertia using Superposition

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To combine the centroidal products of inertia of two bodies into a single system, the parallel axis theorem can be applied. This theorem allows for the adjustment of the products of inertia based on the distance between the centroids of the individual bodies and the centroid of the combined system. By calculating the products of inertia for each body relative to the system's centroid, the total products of inertia can be determined. Understanding the relationship between the individual products and the system's centroid is crucial for accurate results. Proper application of these principles will yield the desired combined products of inertia.
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I have two bodies which combine to form a system. For each body, I know its centroidal products of inertia. I wish to combine the two centroidal products of inertia to arrive at the products of inertia about the centroid of the system.

Any help is greatly appreciated!
 
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StewB said:
I have two bodies which combine to form a system. For each body, I know its centroidal products of inertia. I wish to combine the two centroidal products of inertia to arrive at the products of inertia about the centroid of the system.

Any help is greatly appreciated!
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Parallel_axis_theorem
 

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