MOI of a disc rotating about its centre point = 1/2 x Mr^2
MOI of a bar rotating about one end = 1/3 Ml^2
where
M = Total Mass
r = radius
l = length
If the mass is not rotating about its centre of gravity then you have to use the parallel axis theorem to calculate the additional MOI. This is
(Total MOI) = (MOI about centre of gravity) + (Area of object) x (distance of axle from centre of gravity).
so for vortexs disc if modeled as a large disc (200mm) with a smaller disc cut out of the middle (140mm?) and a bar put across (width 30mm) then total x-sectional area = 0.068 m^2
mass per unit area = 43.9 kg/m^2
Total MOI = 0.03 kgm^2
Total KE = 3.3 KJ
Similarly for strip:
MOI = 0.095 (seems a bit large)
KE = 6.4 KJ
Ive just done these in a rush and am pretty sure one of them is wrong .If Anyone wants me to explain my methods or any thing then just post your e-mail or e-mail me and i will send you the full calculations
Joe Townsend




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