CIVE.5040 Advanced Strength Of Material (3cr)
Stress and strain at a point; curved beam theory, unsymmetrical bending, shear center, torsion of non-circular sections; theories of failure; selected topics in solid mechanics.
CIVE.5110 Inspection and Monitoring of Civil Infrastructure (3cr)
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.
CIVE.5210 Reliability Analysis (3cr)
A review of the elementary principles of probability and statistics followed by advanced topics including decision analysis, Monte Carlo simulation, and system reliability. In-depth quantitative treatment in the modeling of engineering problems, evaluation of system reliability, and risk-benefit decision management.
CIVE.5270 Geotechnical and Environmental Site Characterization (3cr)
This course is designed to give students a comprehensive understanding of various site investigation and site assessment technologies employed in geotechnical and environmental engineering. The course begins with introduction to site investigation planning and various geophysical methods including: seismic measurements, ground penetrating radar, electrical resistivity, electromagnetic conductivity, time domain reflectometry. Drilling methods for soil, gas and ground water sampling; decontamination procedures; and long term monitoring methods are studied. Emphasis in this course is placed on conventional and state-of-the-art in situ methods for geotechnical and environmental site characterization: standard penetration test, vane shear test, dilatometer test, pressuremeter test and cone penetration tests. Modern advances in cone penetrometer technology, instrumented with various sensors (capable of monitoring a wide range of physical and environmental parameters: load, pressure, sound, electrical resistivity, temperature, PH, oxidation reduction potential, chemical contaminants) are playing a major role in site characterization. Principles underlying these methods along with the interpretation of test data will be covered in detail. The course will also look into emerging technologies in the area of site characterization. (3-0)3
CIVE.5280 Drilled Deep Foundations (3cr)
Design and analyses of drilled deep foundations including: Deep foundations classification and historical perspective. Cost analysis of foundations. Construction methods and monitoring techniques. Static capacity and displacement analyses of a single drilled foundation and a group under vertical and lateral loads. Traditional and alternative load test methods - standards, construction, interpretation, and simulation. Integrity testing methods. Reliability based design using the Load and Resistance Factor design (LRFD) methodology application for drilled deep foundations.
Requirements:
CIVE.5310 Advanced Soil Mechanics, or Permission of Instructor.
CIVE.5300 Driven Deep Foundations (3cr)
design and analyses of driven deep foundations including: Deep foundations classification and historical perspective. Effects of pile installation. Static capacity and settlement analysis of a single pile and a pile group under vertical loads. Insight of pile resistance including soil behavior and interfacial friction. Driven pile load test standards, construction, interpretation, and simulation. Dynamic analysis of driven piles, the wave equation analysis, dynamic measurements during driving and their interpretation. Reliability based design using the Load and Resistance Factor design (LRFD) methodology application for driven deep foundations.
Requirements:
CIVE.5310 Pre-req
CIVE.5310 Advanced Soil Mechanics (3cr)
Theories of soil mechanics and their application. Drained and undrained stress-strain and strength behavior of soils. Lateral earth pressures, bearing capacity, slope stability, seepage and consolidation. Lab and insitu testing.
CIVE.5320 Theoretical Soil Mechanics (3cr)
Development and solution of the theories important in geotechnical engineering. Analytical and approximate methods of solution including finite element and finite difference. Elasticity theory for stress distributions. Upper and lower bound theory applied to retaining structures and shallow foundations. Soil structure interaction. Seepage and consolidation theory.
CIVE.5340 Soil Dynamics and Earthquake Engineering (3cr)
Effects of dynamic loading on foundations and earth structures. Single and multiple degree-of-freedom systems. Modal analysis. Basic seismology. Stress-strain and strength behavior of soils during cyclic and dynamic loading, including liquefaction. Soil amplification. Effect of earthquakes on retaining walls and dams. Dynamically loaded foundations.
CIVE.5390 Ground Improvement (3cr)
Design and construction methods for strengthening the properties and behavior of soils. Highway embankments, soil nailing, soil grouting, landslide investigation and mitigation, dynamic compaction, stone columns.
CIVE.5560 Finite Element Analysis (3cr)
Finite element theory and formulation, software applications, static and dynamic finite element analysis of structures and components.
CIVE.5760 GIS Applications in Civil and Environmental Engineering (3cr)
This course is to introduce students to the basic concepts of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and GIS applications in Civil and Environmental Engineering. Topics to be covered include GIS data and maps, queries, map digitization, data management, spatial analysis, network analysis, geocoding, coordination systems and map projections, editing. Examples related to transportation, environmental, geotechnical and structural engineering will be provided to help students better understand how to apply GIS in the real world and gain hands-on experience. This course will consist of lectures and computer work.
CIVE.5810 Engineering Systems Analysis (3cr)
The course presents advanced methods of operations research, management science and economic analysis that are used in the design, planning and management of engineering systems. Main topics covered, include: the systems analysis methodology, optimization concepts, mathematical programming techniques, Network analysis and design, project planning and scheduling, decision analysis, queuing systems, simulation methods, economic evaluation. The examples and problems presented in the course illustrate how the analysis methods are used in a variety of systems applications, such as: civil engineering, environmental systems, transportation systems, construction management, water resources, urban development, etc.