Understanding Moment of Inertia and Bending Stress in Physics Forums

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The discussion revolves around the moment of inertia and its application in solving bending stress problems. The user, Falah Alajmi, is confused about using different formulas for the moment of inertia for rectangles: 1/3 bh^3 and 1/12 bh^3. It is clarified that the first formula applies when the neutral axis passes through the centroid, while the second is used when it does not. Falah seeks guidance on determining whether the neutral axis passes through the center of gravity. The thread highlights a lack of responses to Falah's inquiry.
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hi all ,

I am a new member in physics forums and I hope I can help and get benefit from this forums .

I would ask anyone knows about the moment of inertia cos i have not study it before and I have to know it to solve a bending stress problem ..

when I used the moment of inertia for rectangle as 1/3 bh^3 and when I use it as 1/12 bh^3

as I now I use the first one when the neutral axises pass through the centroid and the second one when it not pass through the centroid .. but how can I know if the neutral axises pass through the centre of gravity or not ?


sincerely
falah alajmi
 
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