Question: Q . 4 ( a ) Figure Q . 4 ( a ) shows the cross - section of the U - section with centroidal

Q.4(a) Figure Q.4(a) shows the cross-section of the U-section with centroidal axes at x-x and Y-Y.
(i) Calculate the distance xc and Yc measured from the point O of the section.
(4 marks)
(ii) Calculate the moment of inertia (I) of the section about x-x axis. (5 marks)
(iii) Calculate the moment of inertia (Iyy) of the section about Y-Y axis.
(5 marks)
Figure O4(a)
(b) A cantilever beam is subjected to uniformly distributed loads (UDL) as shown in Figure Q.4(b). Determine the maximum deflection and the maximum slope of the beam due to the applied loads. Given that the flexural rigidity (EI) of the beam is 90,000kNm2.
(11 marks)
Q . 4 ( a ) Figure Q . 4 ( a ) shows the cross -

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