3 credits
Fall 2026 Lecture Lower DivisionData from last updated 6/4/2026
Fall 2026
Fall 2026 Instructors: ,
Statics of particles. Rigid bodies: equivalent systems of forces, equilibrium. Centroids and centers of gravity. Static analysis of trusses, frames, and machines. Friction. Area moments of inertia.
Learning Outcomes1Utilize fundamental vector mechanics concepts to understand, explain, and describe the behavior of particle and rigid-body equilibrium.
2Determine centroids and moments of inertia of areas.
3Analyze the behavior of typical engineering components using force and moment equilibrium.
Prerequisites
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