ENGR& 214 Statics (5 credits)

1. Express forces and moments using scalar and vector methods.

2. Perform vector operations of force systems using graphical, trigonometric, and component methods.

3. Calculate moments, couples, and force-couple systems using scalar and vector methods.

4. Reduce non-concurrent force systems in order to simplify analysis.

Equilibrium Analysis (C,D)

5. Draw free-body diagrams and apply static equilibrium to analyze 2- and 3-dimensional systems.

6. Determine internal forces/moments in structural members and represent them with equations and diagrams.

Distributed Forces and Geometric Properties (E)

7. Determine geometric properties of simple and composite bodies.

8. Analyze distributed forces on structures such as cantilevers and beams.

Structures (F)

9. Apply static equilibrium to analyze forces in trusses, frames and machines.

10. Analyze problems involving friction

General Outcomes

11. Formulate reasonable and productive methods to solve problems.

12. Work effectively with peers as a productive member of a group. The group will produce a group project to report and solve problems.

Degree Outcomes
Critical, Creative, and Reflective Thinking: Graduates will evaluate, analyze, synthesize, and generate ideas; construct informed, meaningful, and justifiable conclusions; and process feelings, beliefs, biases, strengths, and weaknesses as they relate to their thinking, decisions, and creations.

Lecture Contact Hours 50
Lab Contact Hours 0
Clinical Contact Hours 0
Total Contact Hours 50