MEC 131 - Mechanics I - Statics for Engineering Technology

(3 CR)

Prerequisite(s): MTH 115 or equivalent. Corequisite(s): MTH 116 or equivalent.

Teaches Newton’s laws, resultants and equilibrium of force systems, trusses and frames, determination of centroids, and distributed loads and moments of inertia. Introduces dry friction and force systems in space. Lecture 3 hours per week.