EGR 250 Statics and Strength of Materials

Lecture: 4 Lab: 3 Clinic: 0 Credits: 5

This course includes vector analysis, equilibrium of force systems, friction, sectional properties, stress/strain, and deformation. Topics include resultants and components of forces, moments and couples, free-body diagrams, shear and moment diagrams, trusses, frames, beams, columns, connections, and combined stresses. Upon completion, students should be able to analyze simple structures.

Pre-requisite(s): MAT 121 or MAT 171.
Course is typically offered in Spring.
Course has transfer restrictions - 20 years

Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs)
At completion of the course, the student should be able to do the following:

Calculate reation forces in a structure using equations of Equilibrium.
Draw free body diagrams of two dimensional force systems.
Calculate the Moment about an axis for single or multiple forces.
Calculate and draw simple shear and bending moment diagrams.
Calculate centroids and moments of inertia for areas.
Perform calculations using simple Excel spreadsheet program.
Apply engineering best practices and standards to design safe and efficient mechanical and structural components.