ENGR251
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Course Prerequisite
PHYS 211 with a grade of C or better and MATH 224 with a grade of C or better or concurrent enrollment in MATH 224.
Course Description
This course is a fundamental study of static equilibrium and its applications. Topics include algebraic and vector solutions of equilibrium of 2- and 3- dimensional force systems; analysis of forces acting on members of trusses, frames, machines and beams; distributed forces; forces due to friction and fluids; calculation of centroids and moments of inertia using both integration and the method of composites; the principle of virtual work.
Credit Hours
3
Course Credit Type
Transfer Course (TC)
CIP Code Classification
14.1101
Lecture Hours per week (full semester)
3
Lab hours per week (full semester)
0
Course Typically Offered
Fall
Department
Is this course repeatable for credit?
No
Does this course fulfill a General Education Course Curriculum Distribution Area Requirement?
No
Is the course Illinois Articulation Initiative (IAI) approved?
Major
Illinois Articulation Initiative (IAI) approved code
EGR 942
Illinois Articulation Initiative (IAI) approved code (2)
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Illinois Articulation Initiative (IAI) Major Distribution Area(s)
Engineering (EGR)