18-Video for Ix for a triangle.

Last Updated on September 8, 2026 by Maged kamel

Video for Ix for a triangle.

How do we determine the moment of inertia in the x-direction for a triangle? We use the information of the estimated ix values for both right-angle triangles.

Timestamps for the video:

  • 0:00- How do we get the value of Ix for a triangle?
  • 3:14- The final value of Ix for a triangle.
  • 3:51- The final value of the square of the radius of Gyration, Kx^2, for a triangle.
  • 6:16- The final value of Ix at the Cg for a triangle.
  • 7:11- The final value of the square of the radius of Gyration Kx^2 for a triangle at the Cg.

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To get the Iy value for a triangle, please refer to post 19-Video for Iy for a triangle.

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