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MEGR 210 Statics Description: Vector algebra. Equilibrium of forces and moments, distributed forces, hydrostatics, friction, virtual work; all applied to simple bodies. (fall, winter) Who takes it: sophomore mechanical and civil engineering students (required). Pre-requisite: MATH 135, PHYS 200   Textbook: Engineering Mechanics - Statics and Dynamics by Russell C. Hibbeler, Publisher: Prentice Hall; 10th Edition (2003); ISBN: 0131417770 (Amazon listed at $153.00) This textbook is chosen by the department and may change from year to year. Figure: Millau bridge in southern France. The world's tallest bridge. Motorists drives at 270 meters (885 ft) above the valley of the river Tarn (hence the gigantic guardrail). For comparison, the Seattle Space Needle is 605 ft. tall.