Course Description for Statics

Prerequisite:  A "C+" or better in the following PHY 2048, PHY 2048L and MAC 2312.
Description: This course covers the analysis of two and three dimensional force systems by vector algebra. Application of the principle of equilibrium to particles, rigid bodies, and simple structures are included. Friction, distributed forces, center of gravity, centoids, and moment of inertia are introduced. U.S. engineering and metric systems of units and applications are used.