Mar 05, 2026  
PUBLISHED 2026-2027 Credit Catalog 
    
PUBLISHED 2026-2027 Credit Catalog

STCS 242 - Structural Statics


Description
This course provides foundation skills in the analysis and design of structural and mechanical systems. Students will analyze structures containing simple coplanar force systems using the concepts of static equilibrium, force components, moments, free body diagrams and centroids. Students will also determine the support reactions for statically determinate beams and in two-dimensional pin-connected systems, such as frames and trusses.



1.5 Credits

Time Guidelines
The standard instructional time for this course is 75 hours.