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Volume 02, Issue 05

Published on: May 2026

STUDY ON CENTER OF GRAVITY AND ITS APPLICATIONS IN ENGINEERING MECHANICS

Gore Rohan Gawande Yash Gorade Gaurav Hon Sarthak Jadhav Amit Jadhav Sagar Jadhav Nikita

Prof Shirsath K.B

Department of Civil Engineering, Adsul’s Technical Campus,Chas,Ahilyanagar

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The center of gravity is an important concept in engineering mechanics and physics that   explain the point at which the total weight of a body acts. Understanding the center of gravity is essential in the design and analysis of structures, vehicles, machines, and human body movements. This research paper presents a detailed study of the center of gravity, its principles, methods of determination, and engineering applications. The paper discusses the theoretical background of gravitational force and equilibrium conditions along with practical methods used to locate the center of gravity in regular and irregular bodies. Experimental and analytical approaches are explained to demonstrate how balance and stability depend on the position of the center of gravity. The study also highlights applications in civil engineering, automobile design, robotics, sports science, and aerospace engineering. Results indicate that proper understanding and positioning of the center of gravity improve stability, efficiency, safety, and structural performance. The research further explains the relationship between center of gravity and equilibrium conditions in different engineering systems. The findings of this paper are useful for first-year engineering students to understand the practical significance of mechanics concepts in real-life applications. The study concludes that accurate analysis of the center of gravity is necessary for safe and efficient engineering design and future technological advancements.

Keywords— Center of Gravity; Engineering Mechanics; Stability; Equilibrium; Structural Analysis; Force System.

How to Cite this Paper

Rohan, G., Yash, G., Gaurav, G., Sarthak, H., Amit, J., Sagar, J. & Nikita, J. (2026). Study on Center of Gravity and Its Applications in Engineering Mechanics. International Journal of Creative and Open Research in Engineering and Management, <i>02</i>(05). https://doi.org/10.55041/ijcope.v2i5.737

Rohan, Gore, et al.. "Study on Center of Gravity and Its Applications in Engineering Mechanics." International Journal of Creative and Open Research in Engineering and Management, vol. 02, no. 05, 2026, pp. . doi:https://doi.org/10.55041/ijcope.v2i5.737.

Rohan, Gore,Gawande Yash,Gorade Gaurav,Hon Sarthak,Jadhav Amit,Jadhav Sagar, and Jadhav Nikita. "Study on Center of Gravity and Its Applications in Engineering Mechanics." International Journal of Creative and Open Research in Engineering and Management 02, no. 05 (2026). https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.55041/ijcope.v2i5.737.

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