Moments and Couples in Product Engineering

Engineering Studies – P2 Product Engineering – Mechanical Analysis

This topic covers definitions and calculating methods for both ‘moments’ and ‘couples’. The key concept is understanding why these concepts are relevant.

Key Concepts

• The definition and applications of ‘moments’
• The definition and applications of ‘force-couples’

Discussion Questions

1. Define a ‘moment’.
2. What are the units for a ‘moment’?
3. What conventions apply when representing ‘moments’?
4. Define a ‘couple’.
5. What are the units for a ‘couple’?
6. What conventions apply when representing a ‘couple’?