Centroid of U-section

The U-section shown in Figure 11.4 can be divided into three parts—lower part of area A1 and two upper parts of area A2. The lengths and widths of all the parts of U-section are shown in Figure 11.4. Let the X and Y coordinates pass through origin O.

Figure 11.4

Figure 11.4 U-section

The coordinates for centroid can be calculated using the following formula:

Equation

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