Q1: A cruciform consists of two sections. The thickness of the black section is t, and the thickness of the red section is t₂. The length of the top red section is unknow and the length of the bottom red section is 2a. Please find the proper b and the ratio between t, and t₂ so that the shear center and the centroid of this structure are coincidental. 45° a 2a b-a 4a

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Q1: A cruciform consists of two sections. The thickness of the black section is t, and the thickness of the
red section is t₂. The length of the top red section is unknow and the length of the bottom red section is
2a. Please find the proper b and the ratio between t, and t₂ so that the shear center and the centroid of this
structure are coincidental.
45°
a
2a
b-a
4a
t₁
Transcribed Image Text:Q1: A cruciform consists of two sections. The thickness of the black section is t, and the thickness of the red section is t₂. The length of the top red section is unknow and the length of the bottom red section is 2a. Please find the proper b and the ratio between t, and t₂ so that the shear center and the centroid of this structure are coincidental. 45° a 2a b-a 4a t₁
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