The static or statical moment of area, usually denoted by the symbol Q, is a property of a shape that is used to predict its resistance to shear stress. By definition:
, where
- Qj,x - the first moment of area "j" about the neutral x axis of the entire body (not the neutral axis of the area "j");
- dA - an elemental area of area "j";
- y - the perpendicular distance to the element dA from the neutral axis x.
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