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If I have a moment vector along the local positive Z axis does it have a twisting action going to the right along the positive direction of the axis?
If a member is drawn with its longitudinal axis (local-X) from left to right, and the local Z axis coming out of the page towards you, a positive MZ would cause tension on the top fiber, and a negative MZ would cause tension on the bottom fiber.
Tags: twisting action, moment vector, Local Positive Z Axis