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Area moments of inertia and section properties2D

T-section with circular opening

Calculate basic, transferred, composite, principal, and radius-of-gyration section properties.

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Advanced engineering statics simulation

Area Moments of Inertia and Section Properties Suite

Exact shape formulas, validated composite geometry, physical inertia tensors, principal axes, and radii of gyration.

Assemble a non-overlapping flange and web, then subtract only an opening that fits inside the web.

Section width
120 mm
mm
40300

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Section height
200 mm
mm
50400

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Opening radius
10 mm
mm
270

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physical model
Composite area
1.021e+4 mm²
Composite Ix
3.696e+7 mm⁴
Composite Iy
6.821e+6 mm⁴
Polar J
4.378e+7 mm⁴
I=Ic+Ad2,JO=Ix+Iy,k=IAI=I_c+Ad^2,\qquad J_O=I_x+I_y,\qquad k=\sqrt{\frac{I}{A}}

Negative components are permitted only for openings that are fully contained within the parent section.

Concept question: Predict the displayed x-axis area moment.

Model scope and verification

Scope: Educational rigid-body statics model using the selected geometry, stated idealizations, and displayed SI units.

Acceptance check: Check the governing equilibrium, compatibility, geometry, or limiting-condition statement before accepting the numerical result.