ENGS 220 - Statics

This course covers the response of rigid objects in equilibrium to applied forces. Topics include: vector description of forces and moments, free body diagrams, frictional forces, centroids, area moments of inertia, and distributed loads. These topics are applied to the equilibrium analysis of trusses, beams, frames, and machines in two and three dimensions.

Credits: 3
Terms Offered: Fall
Prerequisites: ENGS 100 or PHYS 121 with a grade of C- or better, MATH 132 with a grade of C- or better