METHOD OF DETERMINATION OF MOMENT OF INERTIA Russian patent published in 1996 - IPC

FIELD: mechanics. SUBSTANCE: method is intended for determination of moments on inertia of various bodies of complex configuration relative to unspecified axes of rotation. Body is put on immobile support and rotation axis relative to which moment of inertia is determined. Support is removed and in process of rotational movement under action of moment of gravitational force two angular distances are set and two time intervals necessary for body to over these distances are measured. Similar procedure is repeated for body with weight having moment of inertia relative to rotation axis. Moment of inertia is calculated by certain mathematical expression. EFFECT: improved reliability of method. 2 dwg