EGR 140: Engineering Mechanics - Statics

(3 cr.)

Introduces mechanics of vector forces and space, scalar mass and time, including S.I. and U.S. customary units. Teaches equilibrium, free-body diagrams, moments, couples, distributed forces, centroids, moments of inertia analysis of two- force and multi-force members and friction and internal forces.

Prerequisite: Completed PHY 241.
Lecture 3 hours per week.