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Inspection and Monitoring of Civil Infrastructure

Fall 2025 > Engineering/Engineering Technology > CIVE.5110 > 031V

Course No: CIVE.5110-031V; SIS Class Nbr: 12978; SIS Term: 3510
Course Status: Open

Course Description

In this course, principles and applications of inspection and monitoring techniques for the condition assessment of aged/damaged/deteriorated civil infrastructure systems such as buildings, bridges, and pipelines, are introduced. Current nondestructive testing/evaluation (NDT/E) methods including optical, acoustic/ultrasonic, thermal, magnetic/electrical, radiographic, microwave/radar techniques are addressed with a consideration of their theoretical background. Wired and wireless structural health monitoring (SHM) systems for civil infrastructure are also covered. Applications using inspection and monitoring techniques are discussed with practical issues in each application.

Prerequisites, Notes & Instructor

  • Prerequisites: Students with a CSCE career need permission to take Graduate Level Courses.
  • Section Notes: HyFlex Course
  • Core Codes: STEM, HYFX
  • Credits: 3; Contact Hours: 3
  • Instructor: Tzu-Yang Yu
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When Offered & Tuition

  • T | 6:30 PM-9:20 PM ET Online
  • 2025 Fall: Sep 03 to Dec 20
  • Course Level: Graduate
  • Tuition: $2250
  • Note: There is a $30 per semester registration fee for credit courses.

Related Programs: M.S.E. in Civil Engineering: Geotechnical Option, M.S.E. in Civil Engineering: Structural Option, M.S. in Engineering Management

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