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Two different cross-sections (for example, rectangular vs. pipe) have equal cross-sectional area but different moments o

Posted: Thu Jul 14, 2022 2:56 pm
by answerhappygod
Two different cross-sections (for example, rectangular vs. pipe)have equal cross-sectional area but different moments of inertia.Which section would be better for a structural safety orserviceability issue—the section with the higher moment of inertiaor the other one? Why?