ENGR 211 - Statics and Mechanics of Materials

3 hours
Introduction to fundamental mechanics applications of vector calculus; analysis of force systems; equilibrium of two- and three-dimensional systems; trusses, frames, friction; introduction to virtual work; centroids and area moments of inertia; relationship between internal stresses and deformations produced by external forces acting on simple elastic structures; normal and shear stresses and deformations produced by tensile, compressive, torsional, and bending loading of members; states of stress and failure; deflection of beams; elastic strain energy and impact loading; analysis of composites; stability and buckling of columns. Offered every fall. Prerequisite(s): PHYS 201. UG