ENGR 8 - Engineering Statics

    Recent Professors
    Juan Guzman, Jens Pedersen
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026, Fall 2025
    Class Size
    30 students
    Difficulty
    4.3Lightout of 10
    Credits
    3
    Prerequisite
    PHYS 3A
    Fall 2026 Sections
    View Fall 2026 sections of ENGR 8
    Transfers To
    CSU
    Description
    This course introduces students to the principles of statics and their application to engineering problems. Topics include two- and three-dimensional force systems acting on particles and rigid bodies in equilibrium, analysis of trusses and beams, distributed forces, shear and bending moment diagrams, friction, center of gravity, centroids, and moments of inertia. Optional additional topics include fluid statics, cables, Mohr's circle, and virtual work. Portions of instruction may be offered online; may also be offered fully online. [C-ID ENGR 130]