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Free-body diagrams are models
A diagram is the bridge between the physical situation and the equations.
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14:440:221 · General Engineering · School 14 — New Brunswick School of Engineering
Engineering Mechanics: Statics develops the analysis of force systems in equilibrium. Rutgers lists resultants, geometrical and analytical equilibrium conditions, frames and trusses, friction, cables, and centers of gravity, with calculus and introductory physics prerequisites.
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SIRS · 5,087 responses · 2014–2025
Spring 2027
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Busch, Online
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5 units · topic sequence may vary by instructor
Students represent forces and moments and replace distributed or multiple forces with useful resultants.
Equilibrium equations translate a physical system into solvable scalar and vector conditions.
Structural assemblies are decomposed into members and joints so internal forces can be found systematically.
The course adds contact constraints and flexible members, where geometry and limiting conditions affect equilibrium.
Centers of gravity and distributed loading extend the same modeling logic beyond point forces.
A diagram is the bridge between the physical situation and the equations.
Changing the point of moments changes the algebraic expression but not the physical equilibrium.
Supports and contacts determine what forces can exist and which unknowns must be solved.
Signs, units, geometry, and assumptions matter as much as the final number.
Common pitfall
Instead
Draw the system boundary and all external forces before writing equations.
Common pitfall
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Keep Newton-pair forces on separate free-body diagrams.
Common pitfall
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Use perpendicular distance or the vector cross product carefully.
13 open · Busch, Online
| Section | Status | Instructor | Meeting | Campus |
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| 0120186 | Open | Monday 8:30 AM-9:50 AM at ARC 103; Thursday 8:30 AM-9:50 AM at ARC 103; Thursday 3:50 PM-5:10 PM at ARC 107ARC 103ARC 107 | Busch | |
| 0220187 | Open | Monday 8:30 AM-9:50 AM at ARC 103; Thursday 8:30 AM-9:50 AM at ARC 103; Thursday 2:00 PM-3:20 PM at ARC 107ARC 103ARC 107 | Busch | |
| 0320188 | Open | Monday 8:30 AM-9:50 AM at ARC 103; Thursday 8:30 AM-9:50 AM at ARC 103; Thursday 12:10 PM-1:30 PM at ARC 107ARC 103ARC 107 | Busch | |
| 0420189 | Open | Monday 8:30 AM-9:50 AM at ARC 103; Thursday 8:30 AM-9:50 AM at ARC 103; Thursday 12:10 PM-1:30 PM at ARC 105ARC 103ARC 105 | Busch | |
| 0520190 | Open | Monday 10:20 AM-11:40 AM at RWH 105; Thursday 10:20 AM-11:40 AM at RWH 105; Tuesday 7:30 PM-8:50 PM at ARC 105RWH 105ARC 105 | Busch | |
| 0620191 | Open | Monday 10:20 AM-11:40 AM at RWH 105; Thursday 10:20 AM-11:40 AM at RWH 105; Tuesday 5:40 PM-7:00 PM at ARC 105RWH 105ARC 105 | Busch | |
| 0720192 | Open | Monday 10:20 AM-11:40 AM at RWH 105; Thursday 10:20 AM-11:40 AM at RWH 105; Tuesday 3:50 PM-5:10 PM at ARC 105RWH 105ARC 105 | Busch | |
| 0820193 | Open | Monday 10:20 AM-11:40 AM at RWH 105; Thursday 10:20 AM-11:40 AM at RWH 105; Tuesday 10:20 AM-11:40 AM at ARC 105RWH 105ARC 105 | Busch | |
| 0920194 | Open | Tuesday 8:30 AM-9:50 AM at RWH 105; Friday 8:30 AM-9:50 AM at RWH 105; Monday 7:30 PM-8:50 PM at ARC 107RWH 105ARC 107 | Busch | |
| 1020195 | Open | Tuesday 8:30 AM-9:50 AM at RWH 105; Friday 8:30 AM-9:50 AM at RWH 105; Wednesday 12:10 PM-1:30 PM at PH 115RWH 105PH 115 | Busch | |
| 1120196 | Open | Tuesday 8:30 AM-9:50 AM at RWH 105; Friday 8:30 AM-9:50 AM at RWH 105; Monday 2:00 PM-3:20 PM at COR 101RWH 105COR 101 | Busch | |
| 1220197 | Open | Tuesday 8:30 AM-9:50 AM at RWH 105; Friday 8:30 AM-9:50 AM at RWH 105; Monday 12:10 PM-1:30 PM at ARC 107RWH 105ARC 107 | Busch | |
| 9020198 | Open | ONLINE INSTRUCTION(INTERNET) | Online |
Historical student surveys
Teaching
3.54
Course quality
3.37
Response rate
39.8%
Coverage
100 offerings · 2014–2025
| Instructor | Offerings | Teaching | Quality |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mitsunori Denda | 12 | 3.37 | 3.31 |
| Kathryn Higgins | 8 | 4.32 | 3.70 |
| Cuitino Alberto | 7 | 3.59 | 3.43 |
| Alberto Cuitino | 7 | 3.54 | 3.41 |
| Jennifer Lynch | 7 | 3.38 | 2.97 |
| George Weng | 5 | 2.35 | 2.66 |
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Busch, Online
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