ENGR 1080 - Statics

Credits: 3
Hours/Week: Lecture None Lab None
Course Description: This course examines rigid body mechanics where bodies are in equilibrium. Topics include force and moment vectors, principles of statics, and equilibrium analysis. In addition, the course covers static analysis of simple trusses, frames, and machines. Also distributed loads, centroids, moments of inertia, and principles of friction will be presented. Design of simple structures in equilibrium is integrated throughout the course.
MnTC Goals
None

Prerequisite(s): PHYS 1081 and MATH 1081 with grades of C or higher
Corequisite(s): None
Recommendation: Concurrently enrolled in MATH 1082.

Major Content

General Principles
Force Vectors
Equilibrium of a Particle
Force System Resultants
Equilibrium of a Rigid Body
Structural Analysis
Internal Forces
Friction
Center of Gravity and Centroid
Moments of Inertia
Design of Simple Frames and Mechanisms
Course requirements for a B.S. in Engineering at transfer institutions

Learning Outcomes
At the end of this course students will be able to:

Analyze rigid bodies in equilibrium.
Determine centroids and moments of inertia.
Design simple structures in equilibrium.
Analyze structures including frames, machines and trusses.
Apply concept of dry friction to rigid bodies.
Develop a transfer plan to the intended transfer institution.

Minnesota Transfer Curriculum (MnTC): Goals and Competencies
Competency Goals (MnTC Goals 1-6)
None
Theme Goals (MnTC Goals 7-10)
None

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ENGR 1080 - Statics