EG 211: Statics

Class Program
Credits 3.0
The study of physical systems that remain at rest under the action of a set of forces. Topics include: forces, resultant forces, moments, couples, equivalent systems, rigid body equilibrium, 2-D and 3-D force bodies, distributed loads, trusses, frames, machines, shear and bending moment diagrams, static and kinematic friction, wedges, belt friction, and moments of inertia.
Prerequisites
MA 271 Calculus III and PH 121 General Physics with Calculus. Must pass prerequisite with a C (2.0) or better.