Objective

To verify the accuracy of calculations for the geometric properties of a solid pentagonal cross-section.

Reference

A.A. Umansky, Design engineer’s handbook – calculation and theory, 1973, book 1.

Problem statement

For a solid cross-section in the shape of a pentagon, verify the accuracy of the calculated geometric properties.

Geometry

r = 10 cm

Analytical model

Model in the 'Cross-section Design Toolkit' module

Analytical model
Model in the 'Cross-section Design Toolkit' module

Analytical solution

φ = 0
It = 0,84781r4
Wy = Iu/R

Comparison of calculation results

Parameter Theory LIRA-FEM Error, %
Area, A cm2 237,764 237,76 0,0017
Rotation of the principal Y1-axis relative to the X-axis of the current coordinate system, φ ° 0 0 0
Moment of inertia about the central U-axis, Iu cm4 4575,009 4575,012 0,0001
Moment of inertia about the central V-axis, Iv cm4 4575,009 4575,012 0,0001
Torsional moment of inertia, It cm4 8478,1 8480,222 0,025
Radius of gyration about the principal Y1-axis, Ry mm 43,865 43,865 0,0114
Radius of gyration about the principal Z1-axis, Rz mm 43,865 43,865 0,0114
Section modulus about the principal Y1-axis, Wy cm3 457,501 457,501 0
Section modulus about the principal Z1-axis, Wz cm3 481,045 481,045 0
Perimeter, P mm 587,785 587,79 0,0009

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