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Professors K. Mahmood, M.I. Haque, K.H. Digges (Research), A. Eskandarian, K. Roddis (Chair), M.T. Manzari
Associate Professors V. Motevalli, R. Riffat, C.D. Kan (Research), P.F. Silva, S.S. Badie
Assistant Professors D. Marzougui (Research)
Adjunct Professors B. Whang, M.O. Critchfield, C. Smith
Professorial Lecturer G.C. Everstine
See the School of Engineering and Applied Science for the programs of study leading to the Bachelor of Science with a major in civil engineering.
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Introduction to Civil and Environmental Engineering (1) |
Roddis |
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An introduction to the profession of civil and environmental engineering. Field visits and laboratory exercises complement classroom instruction. (Fall) |
| 117 |
Engineering Computations (3) |
Mahmood, Kaufman |
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Numerical methods for engineering applications. Methods for solving systems of linear equations, root finding, curve fitting, and data approximation. Numerical differentiation and integration and numerical solution of differential equations. Computer applications. Prerequisite: CSci 50. (Spring) |
| 120 |
Introduction to the Mechanics of Solids (3) |
Haque, Eskandarian |
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Stress and strain, axial load problems, torsion, shear force and bending moment, pure bending of beams, shearing stresses in beams, compound stresses, analysis of plane stress and plane strain, combined stresses, deflection of beams, statically indeterminate problems, columns, energy methods. Prerequisite: ApSc 57, 113. (Fall and spring) |
| 121 |
Structural Theory I (3) |
Manzari, Badie |
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Theory of statically determinate structures; stability and determinacy; influence lines and moving loads. Analysis of roof systems and cable structures. Calculation of deflections. Approximate methods of analysis of indeterminate structures. Prerequisite or concurrent registration: CE 120. (Fall) |
| 122 |
Structural Theory II (3) |
Manzari and Staff |
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Theory of statically indeterminate structures using matrix methods and classical approaches such as moment distribution and slope-deflection; influence lines; energy methods. Prerequisite: CE 121. (Spring) |
| 166 |
Materials Engineering (2) |
Haque |
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Mechanical properties, plastic deformation dislocation theory, yielding, strengthening mechanisms, microstructure and properties, heat treatment of steel, composites, amorphous materials, viscoelastic deformation, creep, fracture, fatigue, fatigue crack propagation. Prerequisite or concurrent registration: ApSc 130. Same as MAE 166. (Fall) |
| 167 |
Mechanics of Materials Laboratory (1) |
Haque |
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Measurement of strains and study of failure resulting from applied forces in ductile, brittle, anisotropic, elastomeric, plastic, and composite materials. Study of tension, compression, bending, impact, and shear failures. Prerequisite or concurrent registration: CE 166. Same as MAE 167. (Fall) |
| 168 |
Introduction to Geotechnical Engineering (3) |
Manzari and Staff |
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Soils and rock formation, soil composition, permeability, seepage and flow netanalysis, stresses in soil medium, consolidation and settlement, shear strength of soil, analysis of lateral earth pressures, soil compaction. Prerequisite: CE 120, MAE 126. (Fall) |
| 170 |
Introduction to Transportation Engineering (3) |
Eskandarian |
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Introduction to the principles and applications of transportation planning, geometric design of highways, traffic operation analysis, construction of highway facilities, and intelligent transportation systems. Prerequisite: junior standing. (Fall) |
| 171 |
Highway Safety Analysis and Design (3) |
Eskandarian |
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Principles of safety and applications to geometric design of highways and construction of highway facilities, roadside safety features standards, testing and design, statistical analysis of highway safety data and accident reconstruction, human and vehicle issues, and evaluation of safety improvements. Prerequisite: junior standing. (Spring) |
| 185 |
Geotechnical Engineering Laboratory (1) |
Manzari and Staff |
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Laboratory experiments to evaluate liquid and plastic limits, grain-size distribution, shear strength, compressibility, permeability, and moisture—density relationship of soils. Prerequisite or concurrent registration: CE 168. (Fall) |
| 188 |
Hydraulics Laboratory (1) |
Motevalli |
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Laboratory experiments and demonstrations for stability of floating bodies, Bernoulli's theorem, velocity, and pressure measurements in pipe and flume. (Spring) |
| 189 |
Environmental Engineering Laboratory (1) |
Riffat and Staff |
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Laboratory experiments for physical and chemical analyses of water and wastewater. Measurement of turbidity, alkalinity, dissolved oxygen, BOD, COD, suspended solids, and optimum coagulant dose using jar tests. Corequisite: CE 194. (Spring) |
| 190 |
Contracts and Specifications (2) |
Manzari and Staff |
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Law of contracts, construction contracts, specifications, bidding, insurance and bonds, professional liability, arbitration of disputes, litigation. Prerequisite: junior standing (Spring) |
| 191 |
Metal Structures (3) |
Roddis |
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Principles of the design of metal structures, structural elements, connections, specific problems of analysis, methods of construction, professionalism in design. A design project, including the use of computer software and a detailed report, is required. Prerequisite or concurrent registration: CE 122. (Fall) |
| 192 |
Reinforced Concrete Structures (3) |
Badie |
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Properties of concrete and reinforcement; design of shear reinforcement; development of reinforcement; design of columns, floor slabs and building frames; ethics and professionalism in design. A design project, including the use of computer software and a detailed report, is required. Prerequisite or concurrent registration: CE 122. (Spring) |
| 193 |
Hydraulics (3) |
Mahmood and Staff |
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Fluid statics: pressure forces, buoyancy, and flotation. Application of kinematic principles; flow fields, stream tubes, and flow nets. Fluid dynamics: applications to pipe flow, hydraulic models, measurement of pressure, and velocity. Open channel flow: applications to water resources engineering. Prerequisite: MAE 126. (Spring) |
| 194 |
Environmental Engineering I: Riffat Water Resources and Water Quality (3) |
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Physical and chemical analyses of water quality and characteristics. Microbiology of water and pathogens. Introduction to water treatment processes involving coagulation, flocculation, filtration, and disinfection. Prerequisite or concurrent registration: CE 193. (Spring) |
| 195 |
Hydrology and Hydraulic Design (3) |
Haque and Staff |
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Descriptive hydrology: hydrologic cycle, precipitation, stream flow, evaporation, and transpiration. Quantitative hydrology: hydrograph analysis, hydrographs of basin outflow, storage routing. Probability concepts in hydrology: flood frequency, rainfall frequency, stochastic hydrology. Culverts and stilling basins. Prerequisite or concurrent registration: ApSc 115, CE 193. (Fall) |
| 196 |
Design and Cost Analysis of Civil Engineering Structures (3) |
Manzari, Badie, and Staff |
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Total structural systems concepts. Design of civil engineering structures such as piers, wharves, bulkheads, offshore platforms, dams, and other special structures. Principles of cost analysis for timber, steel, and reinforced concrete structures. Project and report are required. Prerequisite: senior status. (Spring) |
| 197 |
Environmental Engineering II: Water Supply and Pollution Control (3) |
Riffat |
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Introduction to wastewater treatment systems including clarification, suspended and attached growth processes. Use of dissolved oxygen models. Water supply and wastewater collection systems, applied hydraulics of pipelines and pumps. Planning to meet quality needs and regulatory requirements. Prerequisite: CE 194. (Fall) |
| 198 |
Research (1 to 3) |
Staff |
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Applied research and experimentation projects, as arranged. Prerequisite: junior or senior status. (Fall and spring) |
| 199 |
Special Topics (1 to 6) |
Staff |
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Topic announced in the Schedule of Classes. May be repeated for credit provided the topic differs. |
