Courses of Instruction

Civil Engineering (CE)

The terms indicated are expected but are not guaranteed. For the courses offered during any given term, consult the Schedule of Classes.

105L Surveying for Civil Engineering (2, Fa) Plane surveying, measurement of distances and angles, horizontal curves, surveying computations. Laboratory.

106 Design and Planning of Civil Engineering Systems (2) History of civil engineering; introduction to the synthesis and design of systems dependent upon civil engineering technology; the structuring, modeling, and simulation of such systems.

107 Introduction to Civil Engineering Graphics (4, FaSp) Graphic communication and drawing; use of instruments, lettering, dimensioning, and detailing of engineering drawing; free-hand sketching, drafting, and modeling.

108 Introduction to Computer Methods in Civil Engineering (2, Fa) Computer programming, organization of problems for computational solution, flow charts, programming; numerical methods; analysis and solution of civil engineering problems.

110 Introduction to Environmental Engineering (4, Fa) Basic concepts of environmental engineering, local and global environmental pollution; scientific, social, legal and political aspects of environmental issues; air/water/land pollution and control technologies.

203g Spatial Organization of Society (4, FaSp) (Enroll in PLDV 203g)

205 Statics (2) Statics of particles and rigid bodies; equivalent force systems; distributed forces; applications to trusses, frames, machines, beams, and cables; friction; moments of inertia. Duplicates credit in CE 227 or CE 228. Corequisite: PHYS 151L.

210L Introduction to Environmental Engineering Microbiology (2) Principles of environmental microbiology; waterborne pathogens; microorganisms and air pollution; microorganisms in soil; water pollution microbiology; biodegradation of hazardous chemicals; eutrophication. Laboratory. Prerequisite: CHEM 105bL or CHEM 115bL.

225 Mechanics of Deformable Bodies (3) Analysis of stress and strain; axial, flexural, and torsional behavior of slender bars; elastic deflections; combined stresses; introduction to elastic stability and energy methods. Duplicates credit in CE 227 or CE 228. Prerequisite: CE 205.

306L Civil Engineering Measurement Systems (3) Mensuration and instrumentation for civil engineering practice. Cadastral, route, and construction surveying systems. Professional responsibility, managerial and supervisory controls for field surveying operations. Prerequisite: CE 105L.

309 Fluid Mechanics (3, FaSp) Fluid statics; relative velocity field; total acceleration; divergence theorem; conservation of mass, energy, and momentum applied to engineering problems in laminar and turbulent flow. Prerequisite: MATH 126; corequisite: CE 325.

325 Dynamics (3) Elements of vector algebra; dynamics of particles, systems of particles and rigid bodies; kinematics; momentum relations, energy methods; vibrations; Euler's equations of motion. Duplicates credit in CE 227 or CE 228. Prerequisite: CE 225.

334L Mechanical Behavior of Materials (3, Sp) Measurement of stress and strain; tensile, impact, creep, and fatigue behavior; statistical methods, brittle fracture; properties of structural materials. Prerequisite: CE 225 or ME 204.

358 Theory of Structures I (3, Fa) Deformations and deflections of elastic systems; statically indeterminate beams, arches, and frames; secondary stresses. Prerequisite: CE 225.

390 Special Problems (1-4) Supervised, individual studies. No more than one registration permitted. Enrollment by petition only.

402 Computer Methods in Engineering (3, Sp) Fundamentals of analog and digital computers; simulation of nonlinear physical systems; numerical analysis and solution of engineering problems. Prerequisite: CE 108 or departmental approval.

404 Fundamentals of Law for Engineers (3, Sp) Legal problems confronting the engineer in his professional environment and daily life. Survey of the legal system and how it operates.

406 Microcomputer Applications in Civil Engineering (3) Solution of civil engineering problems using microcomputers; frame analysis, beam and column design; common database problems, solution of large numerical problems using limited computer resources.

407 Analytical Mechanics (3) Principles of dynamics; Lagrange equations; Hamilton's principle; rigid body dynamics; gyroscopic motion; wave propagation; vibrations of multi-degree freedom systems. Prerequisite: CE 228.

408 Risk Analysis in Civil Engineering (3, Fa) Realization of nondeterministic problems in civil engineering; quantitative analysis of structural and system reliability; optimal design and design with specified risk.

409abL Computer Aided Design (3-3, FaSp) Applications of interactive computer graphics to design problems; automated drafting; 3-D graphic algorithms. Analysis of design process from information processing viewpoint.

412 Contracts and Specifications (3, Fa) Standards of construction practices. Contracting law, agency, venture arrangements, agreements, conveyance, liens, contingency negotiations, and arbitration.

428 Mechanics of Materials (3) Analysis of stress and deformation; equations of elasticity; bending of beams; elastic instability; torsion problems; introduction to plates and shells; elastic wave propagation; numerical methods. Prerequisite: CE 225.

429 Structural Concept Design Project (3) Synthesis of structural systems to meet strength and stiffness requirements; RFPs; structural behavior; concept generation; preliminary analysis; trade-off studies; evaluation criteria; project management. Prerequisite: AE 353 or CE 358.

443 Environmental Chemistry (3, FaSp) Chemistry of water, gas, liquid and solid wastes. Chemical principles applicable to environmental engineering. Prerequisite: CHEM 105bL or CHEM 115bL.

451 Water Resources Engineering (4, Sp) Discussion of broad perspective on control and utilization of water resources; hydrology, probability concept, economic study, hydraulic structures, multiple purpose water resources projects. Prerequisite: CE 309.

453 Water Quality Control (3, FaSp) Water quality criteria and fundamental of acceptability. Natural purification of surface waters. Processes employed in the treatment of waste waters for disposal or re-use. Prerequisite: CHEM 105aL or CHEM 115aL and CE 309.

456 Design of Steel Structures (3, Fa) Analysis and design of steel structures; beam-columns, plate girders, and frames; multistory design project. Prerequisite: CE 358.

457 Reinforced Concrete Design (3, Sp) Strength and deformation of reinforced concrete; beams in flexure and shear; bond and development of bars; deflections; columns; slabs; footings; introduction to prestressed concrete. Prerequisite: CE 225.

458 Theory of Structures II (3, Sp) Matrix algebra; stiffness method; force method; computer analysis of planar structures. Prerequisite: CE 108 and CE 358 or AE 150 and AE 353.

459 Introduction to Structural Dynamics (3, Sp) Response of single and multiple degree of freedom systems to dynamic excitation; structural modeling and approximate solutions; introduction to earthquake resistant design. Corequisite: CE 458.

460 Construction Engineering (3) Introduction to the construction processes; estimating and bidding, construction administration, planning and scheduling, equipment and methods, labor relations, cost control systems, and safety.

461 General Construction Estimating (3) Theory of estimating. Quantity surveying; unit cost synthesis and analysis. Bid organization and preparation; competitive simulations and exercises. Prerequisite: departmental approval.

462 Construction Methods and Equipment (3) Current procedures in selected fields of construction; organization and planning; equipment economics; machinery.

463L Water Chemistry and Analysis (3, FaSp) Chemistry of water purification technology and water pollution control. Chemical processes in natural and engineering aquatic environments; physical/ chemical and biological characterization of water and wastewater. Prerequisite: CE 453, CHEM 105b or CHEM 115bL.

464 Geotechnical Engineering (3, Fa) Fundamentals of soil mechanics and foundation engineering; soil classification, seepage, stress-strain behavior, shear strength, consolidation, design of retaining structures and foundations, and slope stability.

465 Water Supply and Sewerage System Design (3, Fa) Design of water supply systems, storm drains, sanitary sewers, and lift stations. Prerequisite: CE 453.

466 Design of Free-Surface Hydraulic Systems (3) Hydrological and hydraulic design for uniform and non-uniform flows, channel transition, sedimentation controls, design discharge for tributary watersheds, flood routing, flood detention, computer aided design. Prerequisite: CE 309.

468L Experimental Soil Mechanics (3, Sp) Laboratory testing of soils and computer processing of experimental measurements, soil classification, compaction tests, permeability tests, unconfined compression, direct shear, consolidation, triaxial tests. Prerequisite: CE 464.

471 Principles of Transportation Engineering (3, Fa) Planning, design, construction, maintenance, and operation of facilities for air, water, rail, and highway transit systems.

476 Design of Pressurized Hydraulic Systems (3) Application of hydraulic principles to the engineering design of hydraulic structure with pressurized flow, piping network, water hammer, surge suppression, pumps and turbines, manifold hydraulic design. Prerequisite: CE 309.

478 Timber and Masonry Design (3, Fa) Characteristics and properties of wood; beams, columns, trusses, connectors, and diaphragms. Properties of masonry, working stress and strength design, seismic design requirements.

480 Structural Systems Design (3, Sp) Evaluate, design and analyze buildings. Organize and perform calculations for vertical loads, wind loads, and seismic loads on building projects. Prerequisite: CE 456, CE 457, or CE 478.

484 Water Treatment Design (3) Predesign studies, precipitation softening, coagulation and flocculation, sedimentation, filtration, sludge handling, chlorination, chloramination, ozonation; plant hydraulics, flow measurement, pumps, instrumentation and control, tertiary treatment. Prerequisite: CE 453.

485 Wastewater Treatment Design (3) Process kinetics, mass balance, reactor design, pretreatment, clarification, chemical treatment, biological treatment (aerobic and anaerobic), disinfection, sludge treatment, nitrogen and phosophorus removal, carbon adsorption. Prerequisite: CE 453.

488 Computer Applications in Structural Analysis and Design (3) Application of existing computer programs to the analysis and design of complex structures.

490x Directed Research (2-8, max 8) Individual research and readings. Not available for graduate credit. Prerequisite: departmental approval.

499 Special Topics (2-4, max 8) Course content to be selected each semester from recent developments in civil engineering and related fields.

501 Functions of the Constructor (3) Systems, processes, and constraints governing the initiation, direction, engineering, and delivery of major construction projects. Professional construction management, responsibilities, and practice.

502 Construction Accounting and Finance (3) Cost control, finance, and engineering economy for construction operations.

503 Microbiology for Environmental Engineers (3) Basic microbiology of water, air, and soil. Application of microbiology to the practice of environmental pollution control.

504 Solid Waste Management (3) Characterization, production, storage, collection, and transport of solid wastes; alternative disposal methods; design principles and environmental impact; management of radiological solid wastes.

506 Heavy Construction Estimating (3) Methods engineering, work analysis and pricing for route construction. Grading, draining, paving, haul economy, plant-materials production, pipeline and bridge building. Prerequisite: CE 462.

507 Mechanics of Solids I (3) Analysis of stress and strain; constitutive equations for elastic materials; plane stress and strain; torsion; introduction to plates and shells; energy methods. Prerequisite: CE 525b.

508 Mechanics of Solids II (3) Thermal stresses; introduction to elastic stability; yield criteria; constitutive equations for elasto-plastic materials; elastoplastic stress analysis; viscoelasticity and creep. Prerequisite: CE 507 or CE 428.

509 Mechanics of Solids III (3) Advanced topics in mechanics of solids; complex variable methods for plane problems; three-dimensional problems; introduction to fracture mechanics. Prerequisite: CE 507.

510 Groundwater Hydrology (3) Hydraulics of groundwater flow, capillarity, infiltration, storage, drainage, nonequilibrium flow, border conditions, drainage basin yield.

511 Flood Control Hydrology (3) Flood frequency, storm characteristics, net rain; surface drainage, peak discharge, flood runoff.

512ab Special Topics in Hydrology (3-3) a: Topics in the hydrology of groundwater and low flow. b: Topics in the hydrology of floods and surface drainage.

513L Instrumental Methods for Environmental Analysis (3) Advanced techniques in gas, water, liquid, and solid waste analysis; theoretical and experimental consideration of electrometric, photometric, manometric, and chromatographic techniques for measurements of environmental pollution. Lecture, 2 hours; laboratory, 3 hours. Prerequisite: CE 463L.

514ab Advanced Sanitary Engineering Design (3-3 FaSp ) Design of water and waste treatment works. Prerequisite: CE 453.

516 Geohydrology (3) Principles of groundwater motion; acquifer characteristics, prospecting, practical engineering problems, well design, maintenance and rehabilitation; hydrodynamic dispersion, field testing essentials and procedures, groundwater quality, artificial recharge.

517 Industrial and Hazardous Waste Treatment and Disposal (3, 2 years, Sm) Physical, chemical, and biological treatment processes for industrial and hazardous wastes; pretreatment systems, biodegradation of toxic chemicals; groundwater and soil decontamination; biofilters for air decontamination. Prerequisite: CE 463L.

519 Transportation Engineering (3) Principles of analysis and planning. Characteristics of transportation systems. Urban and regional systems. Relationship between environment and transportation systems. Estimating the impact of decisions.

520ab Ocean and Coastal Engineering (3-3) Linear and nonlinear wave theories with engineering applications; wind waves; wave spectra; wave interactions with marine structures; ship mooring, harbor resonance; sediment transport; diffusion processes. Corequisite: AE 510a.

522 Groundwater Hydrologic Modeling (3) Simulation of groundwater hydrologic processes through mathematical, analog, and physical models.

523 Physical Processes of Environmental Engineering (3, Sp) Environmental reactor design, coagulation, flocculation, sedimentation, filtration, adsorption, solid waste management (drying, centrifugation, incineration), membrane processes, advanced water treatment; mathematical modeling of physical processes. Prerequisite: CE 463L.

525ab Engineering Analysis (3-3) Typical engineering problems discussed on a physical basis. Setup and solution of problems by means of the existing mathematical tools.

526 Hydraulic Structures (3) Technical and economic analysis of hydraulic structures for water power, irrigation, and flood control; masonry, earth and rock-fill dams, outlet works. Prerequisite: CE 466 and CE 476.

527 Advanced Hydraulic Design (3) Advanced design of hydraulic structures such as dams, chutes, energy dissipators, manifolds, and canals; applications to multiple purpose design; design for unsteady flow systems. Prerequisite: CE 526.

529ab Finite Element Analysis (3-3) Basic concepts; stiffness method; variational methods; displacement method; isoparametric formulation; plane stress and strain; plates and shells; dynamics; stability; nonlinear analysis, heat transfer; computer applications.

530 Nonlinear Mechanics (3) Nonlinear problems in structural dynamics; elastic-plastic response; approximate methods of nonlinear analysis; stability theory; stability of periodic nonlinear oscillations; Liapounov's method; nonlinear buckling problems.

531 Soil Mechanics (3) Soil formation; clay mineralogy; steady state seepage; mechanical coupling between interstitial water and soil skeleton; experimental soil behavior and its modelling with constitutive equations. Prerequisite: CE 464.

532 Principles of Foundation Engineering (3) Fundamental methods in foundation engineering; plastic collapse, limit equilibrium, bearing capacity, slope stability; soil-structure interaction; application of numerical methods, finite differences and finite elements. Prerequisite: CE 464.

535ab Earthquake Engineering (3-3) Fundamentals of earthquake engineering; characteristics of earthquakes; seismicity; response of linear and nonlinear multidegree systems; basic concepts in earthquake-resistant design; foundation problems.

536 Structural Design for Dynamic Loads (3) Earthquake resistant design criteria with application to steel reinforced concrete and timber structures. Design of blast resistant structures and structures subject to impact loads. Prerequisite: CE 459 or CE 541a.

537 Advanced Reinforced Concrete (3) Behavior of reinforced concrete members in terms of strength and deformation; relationship between behavior and building code requirements.

538 Prestressed Concrete (3) Fundamental principles of prestressing by pre- and post-tensioning; elastic and time dependent losses; stress analysis and design of prestressed and precast concrete structures.

539 Advanced Steel Structures (3) Design of tubular members and plate girders; design for torsional and seismic loads; general flexural theory; introduction to plastic design; connections.

540 Limit Analysis of Structures (3) Plastic analysis and design of frames. Fundamental theorems of plastic analysis; general methods of plastic analysis, design requirements, minimum weight design theorems and applications, shakedown theorems.

541ab Dynamics of Structures (a: 3, Fa; b: 3, Sp) Free and forced vibrations of discrete systems; beams, frames, trusses, plates, shells; wave propagation problems; random loadings. Applications in structural engineering.

542 Theory of Plates (3) Theory of plate bending; rectangular and circular plates; anisotropic plates; energy methods; numerical methods; large deformations; sandwich plates. Prerequisite: CE 428 or CE 507.

543 Stability of Structures (3) Critical loads of columns, beams, thin-wall bars, plates, shells; stability of frames and trusses; effect of inelastic behavior of materials; effect of dynamic loading.

544 Theory of Shell Structures (3) General bending theory of shells; membrane theory; shells of revolution; numerical methods; dynamic response. Prerequisite: CE 428 or CE 507.

545ab Advanced Finite Element Method in Structural and Continuum Mechanics (3-3) a: Finite elements in nonlinear mechanics, elasticity, plasticity, viscoelasticity; advanced finite element applications in fracture mechanics, heat transfer, fluid mechanics; computational implementation of finite element method. Prerequisite: 529a. b: Mathematical aspects of the finite element method; correctness of discretizations for elliptic, parabolic, and hyperbolic equations; accuracy and convergence considerations; stability of time dependent algorithms. Prerequisite: CE 545a.

546 Structural Mechanics of Composite Materials (3) Applications and manufacturing of composites: anisotropic materials; laminated composite plates and shells; buckling and dynamics; strength and failure; interlaminar stresses; delamination; thermal properties; design considerations.

547 Engineering Rock Mechanics (3) Basic characteristics of rocks; mechanical behavior of rocks, deformation, strength, and rock fracture; engineering applications, mining, excavation, tunnelling, drilling, blasting, cutting and slope stability. Prerequisite: CE 464.

548 Foundation Design (3) Design of foundations and earth retaining structures; subsurface investigation; selection of foundation types, footing, raft, piles and pier foundations, shoring, underpinning, retaining walls and abutments. Prerequisite: CE 464.

553 Chemical and Biological Processes in Environmental Engineering (3) Chemistry of softening, coagulation, disinfection, oxidation, corrosion control, dry and wet combustion and ion exchange; aerobic and anaerobic processes and the ecology of liquid and solid waste treatment. Prerequisite: CE 453.

555 Underwater Structures (3) Loads on underwater structures; stress analysis of typical structural elements; buckling problems; dynamic response. Prerequisite: CE 507.

556ab Project Cost Estimating and Control (3-3, FaSp) Fundamental principles and practices of cost estimating, budgeting, and cost control of construction projects. Case studies and software exercises based on project data. Graduate standing in engineering, architecture, business or urban planning required.

557 Advanced Building Estimating (3) Processes in compiling a bid for construction of non-residential building.

558 International Construction and Engineering (3, FaSp) Business development and project management in international markets. Topics include marketing, planning, contracts and negotiations, procurement, logistics, personnel and financing. Construction operations in adverse environments. Graduate standing in engineering, architecture, business, or urban planning required.

562ab Hydromechanics (3-3) Analytical solution of civil engineering problems concerned with hydraulic flow; water hammer, free-surface flow, waves and seepage flow; application of theory to research and design.

563 Chemistry of Biology of Natural Waters (3, 2 years, Fa) Chemical and biological limnology; cycles of carbon, nitrogen, phosphorous, sulfur, and other biologically-mediated chemical transformations; effect of pollution on biology and chemistry of natural waters. Prerequisite: CE 443 and CE 453.

565 Wave Propagation in Solids (3) Elastic waves in infinite and semi-infinite regions; plates and bars; steady-state and transient scattering; dynamic stress concentration; viscoelastic and plastic bodies.

572 Construction Labor Management (2) Unionism in construction. Craft tradition, objectives, regulation, motivation, labor force economics, productivity, and technical change. Hiring systems, supervision of project labor operations, jurisdictional administration.

583 Design of Transportation Facilities (3) Planning, design, staging, construction, test, and maintenance of the public works and facilities for land, water, and air transportation. Prerequisite: CE 519, CE 457, or departmental approval.

585 Traffic Engineering and Control (3) Conceptual engineering geometric design, installation, and calibration of vehicular storage and traffic controls; safe flow optimization of vehicles on various thoroughfares. Prerequisite: CE 471, ISE 220.

586x Management for Engineers (4) (Enroll in ME 586x)

587 Transportation Energy Analysis (3) Energy consumption and socioeconomic impacts of past, present, and future transportation systems; analysis of alternatives between energy-intensive and low-cost transportation modes.

590 Directed Research (1-12) Research leading to the master's degree. Maximum units which may be applied to the degree to be determined by the department. Graded CR/NC.

594abz Master's Thesis (2-2-0) Credit on acceptance of thesis. Graded IP/CR/NC.

599 Special Topics (2-4, max 9) Course content will be selected each semester to reflect current trends and developments in the field of civil engineering.

613 Advanced Topics in Environmental Chemistry (3) Kinetic examination of time-dependent phenomena with reference to processes of environmental control; electrokinetic properties and structure of clays; other topics related to water processes technology. Prerequisite: CE 443.

640 Advanced Theory of Elasticity (3) Curvilinear tensors; equations of nonlinear elasticity; elementary solutions; small deformations superimposed on large deformations; bifurcation of equilibrium states; nonlinear shell theory. Prerequisite: CE 507.

690 Directed Research (1-4, max 8) Laboratory study of specific problems by candidates for the degree Engineer in Civil Engineering. Graded CR/NC.

694abz Thesis (2-2-0) Required for the degree Engineer in Civil Engineering. Credit on acceptance of thesis. Graded IP/CR/NC.

790 Research (1-12) Research leading to the doctorate. Maximum units which may be applied to the degree to be determined by the department. Graded CR/NC.

794abcdz Doctoral Dissertation (2-2-2-2-0) Credit on acceptance of dissertation. Graded IP/CR/NC.