2) For the cross section shown, assume it is bending about the z-axis. a) Divide the cross section into sections and label each section, draw the reference axis, and label the y, for each section from the reference line. b) Develop Table 1 as shown in class and determine the distance from the reference axis to the neutral axis, y in in. [Ans. to Check: y = 1.03 in from the reference axis] c) Determine and label di for each section. d) Develop Table 2 as shown in class and compute the moment of inertia about the z-axis, Iz, in inº [Ans. to Check: I,= 1.017 in'] 0.75 in. 0.125 in. (typ) 3.25 in. 0.75 in. 2.50 in.

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**Problem 2: Cross Section Analysis for Bending about the z-axis**

For the given cross section, which is assumed to be bending about the z-axis, perform the following tasks:

a) **Section Division and Reference Axis**: Divide the cross section into distinct sections. Label each section clearly. Draw the reference axis, and for each section, label the distance \( y_i \) from the reference line.

b) **Neutral Axis Distance Calculation**: Create a table (similar to a class example) to determine the distance from the reference axis to the neutral axis, denoted as \(\bar{y}\), in inches. 
   - **Answer to Check**: \(\bar{y} = 1.03 \, \text{in from the reference axis}\)

c) **Labeling Neutral Axis Distance (\(d_i\))**: Determine and label the \( d_i \) for each section.

d) **Moment of Inertia Calculation**: Develop another table (following class instructions) to compute the moment of inertia about the z-axis, denoted as \( I_z \), in inches to the fourth power (\( \text{in}^4\)).
   - **Answer to Check**: \( I_z = 1.017 \, \text{in}^4\)

**Diagram Explanation:**

The diagram provided is a U-shaped cross section with the following dimensions:
- **Width** of each vertical side: 0.125 inches (typical thickness)
- **Outer width** of the U-section: 3.25 inches
- **Height** of the U-section: 2.50 inches
- **Depth of each horizontal flange** on top and bottom: 0.75 inches

The reference axis is denoted as \( z \). There is a central point marked, indicating the centroidal location of the cross section. Arrows indicate the distance \( y \), from the reference axis to the centroidal axis. The overall shape forms a channel with equal flanges on the top and bottom and equal lateral sides.
Transcribed Image Text:**Problem 2: Cross Section Analysis for Bending about the z-axis** For the given cross section, which is assumed to be bending about the z-axis, perform the following tasks: a) **Section Division and Reference Axis**: Divide the cross section into distinct sections. Label each section clearly. Draw the reference axis, and for each section, label the distance \( y_i \) from the reference line. b) **Neutral Axis Distance Calculation**: Create a table (similar to a class example) to determine the distance from the reference axis to the neutral axis, denoted as \(\bar{y}\), in inches. - **Answer to Check**: \(\bar{y} = 1.03 \, \text{in from the reference axis}\) c) **Labeling Neutral Axis Distance (\(d_i\))**: Determine and label the \( d_i \) for each section. d) **Moment of Inertia Calculation**: Develop another table (following class instructions) to compute the moment of inertia about the z-axis, denoted as \( I_z \), in inches to the fourth power (\( \text{in}^4\)). - **Answer to Check**: \( I_z = 1.017 \, \text{in}^4\) **Diagram Explanation:** The diagram provided is a U-shaped cross section with the following dimensions: - **Width** of each vertical side: 0.125 inches (typical thickness) - **Outer width** of the U-section: 3.25 inches - **Height** of the U-section: 2.50 inches - **Depth of each horizontal flange** on top and bottom: 0.75 inches The reference axis is denoted as \( z \). There is a central point marked, indicating the centroidal location of the cross section. Arrows indicate the distance \( y \), from the reference axis to the centroidal axis. The overall shape forms a channel with equal flanges on the top and bottom and equal lateral sides.
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