Help with 2nd moment of inertia

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In structural engineering, when determining the second moment of area for a beam, it is crucial to identify the correct axis in relation to the beam's orientation. If the beam's y-y axis lies in the plane of the paper, the second moment of area should be referenced from Iyy in the sections table. The discussion emphasizes the importance of clarity regarding axis definitions, as these can vary across different codes, textbooks, and countries. Misunderstandings can arise if the terminology is not precisely defined, particularly between the second moment of area and moment of inertia.

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If a beam's y-y axis lies in the plane of the paper, do I use Ixx or Iyy from sections table?
 
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Einsti said:
If a beam's y-y axis lies in the plane of the paper, do I use Ixx or Iyy from sections table?
Yes.

You're going to have to provide more information.

Please use the HW template per PF Rules. We don't provide hit and run help here.
 
If the tables have units of length to the 4th power, I think you are referring to the second moment of area, rather than the moment of inertia. Over the past 50 years, the x y and z axes associated with the longitudinal and cross sections of a beam have been variously defined by different codes, tables, textbooks and countries. You have to be clear in each case what you mean. What people mean by 'the usual configuration' can be very different in another context.
 

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