Force Couple System: Mechanics Problems & Practical Examples

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In mechanics problems why always the force systems are replaced by force and couple systems. any practical example is available?
 

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chandran said:
In mechanics problems why always the force systems are replaced by force and couple systems. any practical example is available?

Perhaps you meant why force and couple systems are replaced with equivalent resulting systems?
 

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