ENGR 234 Engineering Mechanics I: Statics - 3 credits

Equivalent: PHYS 234
Prerequisite(s): PHYS 211 or permission of instructor
Corequisite(s): MATH 161 or MATH 161A or MATH 160B
This course deals with systems of forces acting on particles and rigid bodies at rest. The course addresses the finding of resultant forces and torques for various bodies. The covered topics include concentrated and distributed forces, equilibrium in two-and three-dimensions, moments, couples, and other key principals used in engineering design of structures that must remain static while bearing stress or performing a task.
Semester(s) Offered: Fall