EGR 209 - Statics

3 credit hours - Three hours of lecture weekly; one term.
Study the equilibrium of particles and rigid bodies subject to general force systems in two and three dimensions. Learn about forces, moments, couples, equilibrium, trusses, frames and machines, friction, centroids, moments of inertia and internal forces. Use vector and scalar methods to solve problems.

Prerequisite(s): MAT 191 .

Location(s) Typically Offered: Arnold Main Campus (MC)

Term(s) Typically Offered: Fall, spring, and summer

Course Outcomes:

Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

Use scalar and vector solution methods to determine forces.
Draw free-body diagrams of particles and rigid bodies.
Apply equilibrium equations to solve for unknown quantities acting on particles and rigid bodies in two and three dimensions.
Simplify loading systems on particles and rigid bodies including distributed loads and force-couples.
Apply structural analysis methods to find forces in members of trusses, frames and machines.
Solve dry friction problems for equilibrium including impending motion and pulleys.
Locate centroids and centers of gravity for two and three-dimensional entities using integration and using geometry property tables.
Determine moments of inertia (area, polar, and mass) using integration and using geometry property tables.
Determine internal forces in structural members.