ENGR 1520 Statics
A first course in engineering mechanics including properties of forces, moments, couples and resultants; two- and three-dimensional force systems acting on engineering structures in equilibrium; analysis of trusses, and beams; distributed forces, shear and bending moment diagrams; center of gravity, centroids, friction, and area, mass moments of inertia, fluid statics and cables.
Prerequisite
Prerequisite: Successful completion of Physics (PHYS) 2221 General Physics (Calculus) and Mathematics (MATH) 2100 Analytic Geometry and Calculus 1 with a grade of 'C' or better
Distribution
Sciences and Mathematics
Advisories
Advisory: Eligibility for English 1500 strongly recommended; 48 hours lecture