ENGR 420 - Statics

    Recent Professors
    Dan Ross, Daniel G. Ross
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026, Spring 2026, Fall 2025, Spring 2025
    Class Size
    Not published
    Credits
    3
    Prerequisite
    MATH 401 and PHYS 411 with grades of "C" or better
    Fall 2026 Sections
    View Fall 2026 sections of ENGR 420
    Transfers To
    CSU
    Description
    This is a first course in engineering mechanics. Topics include properties of forces, moments, couples and resultants, two- and three-dimensional force systems acting on engineering structures in equilibrium, analysis of trusses and beams, distributed forces, shear and bending moment diagrams, center of gravity, centroids, friction, and area and mass moments of inertia. Optional additional topics include fluid statics, cables, Mohr's circle and virtual work.
    Usually Held
    Mon Wed 10:30am–11:50am