Second moment of area of a section

[walkersea]

In NX3, how do I get the second moment of area for a cross section through a part?

For example, a beam which is a C section. What is the second moment of area and principle axis so that the numbers can be used in the beam bending equation?

Thanks

 

[JohnRBaker]

If you have a sample of the cross-section of the part of interest, go to Analysis/Advanced Mass Properties/Area Using Curves... and select the appropriate method of defining the profile of the section. Once defined and processed you should be able to get the values that you need.

John R. Baker, P.E.
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