Statics

Catalog description

A first course in engineering mechanics: 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 and mass moments of inertia. Optional additional topics include fluid statics and cables. 36 hours lecture, 54 hours laboratory. Transfer: CSU, UC; C-ID# ENGR 130. Prerequisite: PHYS 1A with a minimum grade of C. MATH 2 with a minimum grade of C.