PHYS 1610 - Engineering Mechanics: Statics

Goals: To develop the conceptual and mathematical skills to solve real-world statics problems in three dimensions that are representative of what engineers regularly experience.

Content: Vector analysis, forces and moments in equilibrium, rigid body constraints, shear and bending moments, friction, moments of inertia, concentrated and distributed loads, trusses, frames and beams.

Taught: Alternate years, fall term

Prerequisites: PHYS 1150 or PHYS 1230, and MATH 1180, or instructor permission

Credits: 4