Given the moments of inertia of a cross-section about the X and Y axes as Ix and Iy respectively, what is the expression for the polar moment of inertia of the section?

Theory of Structures MCQs for PPSC, FPSC, NTS, and Pakistan government job tests. Select an option below, then read the explanation.

PPSCFPSCNTSPakistan govt jobs
Subject
Theory of Structurescivil-engineering-mcqs › theory-of-structures
Published
17 Jan 2019
Last updated
28 May 2026

Browse all Theory of Structures MCQs

Choose the correct answer

Explanation

The polar moment of inertia for a section is the sum of its moments of inertia about the X and Y axes. Therefore, it is calculated as Ix + Iy.

PakQuizHub — free MCQs and past papers for Pakistan government job tests. Content is for educational practice only.