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Moments and couples3D

Moment about a 3D axis

Explore force moments, Varignon’s theorem, pure couples, equivalent force-couple systems, and spatial axis moments.

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Moment about a three-dimensional axis

Project the full moment vector onto a freely selected spatial axis.

spatial axisr × Faxis projection

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Orbit freely or snap to an engineering projection.

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Moments and couples

Idealization

Forces act on a rigid body and moments follow the displayed right-hand sign convention.

Acceptance check

Compare direct and component moments or project r × F onto the selected axis.