6.1.1 Centroid (x ̅,y ̅)

Reference: Abbott, Richard. Analysis and Design of Composite and Metallic Flight Vehicle Structures 3 Edition, 2019

The centroid of a shape defines a point about which the area of the cross section is evenly distributed. The centroidal distance is the distance from the centroid to the extreme fiber of a cross section.

Figure 6.1.1‑1: Definition of Centroid and Centroidal Distance

Centroid by Integration:

Centroid by Area Moment Summation for a Composite Area:

6.1.1 Centroid (x ̅,y ̅)

Reference: Abbott, Richard. Analysis and Design of Composite and Metallic Flight Vehicle Structures 3 Edition, 2019

The centroid of a shape defines a point about which the area of the cross section is evenly distributed. The centroidal distance is the distance from the centroid to the extreme fiber of a cross section.

Figure 6.1.1‑1: Definition of Centroid and Centroidal Distance

Centroid by Integration:

Centroid by Area Moment Summation for a Composite Area: