Product of Inertia/Parallel Axis Theorem

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The discussion focuses on the application of the Parallel Axis Theorem and the Product of Inertia in calculating moments of inertia for a shape with rounded corners. The user has access to area and moments of inertia (Ix, Iy) but lacks information on the rounded corners, leading to confusion about how to derive the product of inertia (Ixy). The consensus suggests that the rounded corners may need to be approximated or ignored, treating the shape as two rectangles for simplification.

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  • Understanding of the Parallel Axis Theorem
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  • Basic geometry of shapes with rounded corners
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The problem is very similar to #9.74, here: http://books.google.com/books?id=o4...&oi=book_result&resnum=1&ct=result#PPA504,M1"

I understand how the parallel axis theorem and product of inertia 'work,' but I don't understand what to do with this particular shape.

It has the rounded corners, and I am given no information about them. I have area, Ix, Iy, etc given in a table, but that is all.

Is there some way to go from Ix/Iy to Ixy or something?

Or am I just supposed to ignore the rounded corners and treat it like it is 2 rectangles?

Thanks
 
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Any help anyone?
 
I am unable to complete the link to the problem. Have you tested the link?
If you can post a figure, it would definitely help.
 

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