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. MATH 245 may be taken either prior to enrollment in or concurrently with the class.

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, MATH 245 with a grade of C- or better
Corequisites: MATH 245