Oct 30, 2025  
Spring 2026 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
Spring 2026 Undergraduate Catalog
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MEC 260 - Engineering Statics


A review of vector algebra. Concept of force. Equilibrium of particles. Moments about points and lines, couples and equivalent force systems. Equilibrium of rigid bodies. Analysis of simple structures such as trusses, frames, and beams. Centroids, centers of gravity, and moments of inertia. Dry friction with applications to wedges, screws, and belts. Method of virtual work, potential energy, and stability.

3 credits

Prerequisite(s): PHY 131  or PHY 141  or PHY 125 

Corequisite(s): AMS 261  or MAT 203  



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