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direction of applied moment

pics.munmun
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direction of applied moment

pics.munmun
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when ever we apply moment knm/m. Is by default +ve means anti clock wise along the axis applied??

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EduardoMeruvia
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Hi @pics.munmun , 

 

That is correct, moments +ve direction is always anti-clockwise along the axis of application.

 

Handy way to remember is the "right hand rule", with your (right hand) thumb point towards the positive side of the axis and your fingers will show the direction of the moment. 

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