CIVILENG 6150 Advanced Topics in Reinforced Concrete Design 3 Credits
This is a graduate level class on advanced design of RC members that aims to introduce advanced analysis and design skills for special reinforced concrete elements, which are beyond the scope of common undergraduate reinforced concrete design courses, yet essential for professional practitioner. Topics will include analysis of doubly reinforced RC sections and sections of irregular shapes with application of the strain compatibility approach, design for the combined shear and torsion stresses, full analysis, design, and detailing of continuous RC beams including deflection calculation, analysis and design of two-way slabs, slender columns, footings under eccentric load, and introduction to prestressed concrete.
Components: Class
Prereqs/Coreqs: P: CIVILENG 4150 or receive consent from the instructor. Student must be in the Structural Engineering emphasis to enroll in course or consent of the Program Coordinator/Instructor.
Typically Offered: Fall
CIVILENG 6230 LRFD Design of Steel Structures 3 Credits
This course covers advanced analysis and design of steel structures with emphasis on the Load and Resistance Factor Design (LRFD) method. Topics include the design of built-up members (such as plate girders), steel-concrete composite members (beams and columns), as well as advanced bolted and welded connections design. Additional failure limit states such as torsion and lateral-torsional buckling, and fire resistance of steel structures are addressed, with an introduction to performance-based approaches where appropriate.
Components: Class
Prereqs/Coreqs: P: CIVILENG 4230 - Steel Design or consent of the instructor. Student must be in the Structural Engineering emphasis to enroll in course or receive consent of the Program Coordinator/Instructor
Typically Offered: Spring
CIVILENG 7210 Prestressed Concrete 3 Credits
This course aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of the fundamental concepts and principles of prestressed concrete design and construction. The course will cover the basics of prestressing, including flexure, shear, and bond stresses, as well as the different types of prestressing systems, materials, and construction methods. Students are expected to have a basic understanding of structural design and materials engineering and should have completed at least one full undergraduate class on each of the following: Mechanics of Materials, Structural Analysis and Reinforced Concrete Design.
Components: Class
Prereqs/Coreqs: P: Student must be enrolled in the Structural Engineering emphasis or receive consent of the Program Coordinator/Instructor.
Typically Offered: Summer
CIVILENG 7220 Dynamics of Structures 3 Credits
Dynamic analysis of structures using simplified single-degree-of-freedom models, model analysis and static condensation. Assumptions used in numeric analysis methods will be explored in order to better understand the output from computer analysis. Application of dynamic analysis as implemented in the International Building Code.
Components: Class
Prereqs/Coreqs: P: Student must be in the Structural/GeoTech Emphasis area to enroll in course or Consent of the Program Coordinator/Instructor
Typically Offered: Spring
CIVILENG 7270 Advanced Foundation Design 3 Credits
This course is designed to fully prepare a student with a course in foundations to: analyze the bearing capacity of foundations; to design foundations to meet bearing capacity and settlement requirements; to design reinforced concrete foundations (drilled shafts); and to apply Load and Resistance Factor Design (LRFD) principles to the design and analysis of foundations.
Components: Class
Prereqs/Coreqs: P: Student must be in the Structural Engineering emphasis or receive consent of the Program Coordinator/Instructor.
Typically Offered: Alternate springs
CIVILENG 7900 Thesis & Capstone Preparation 1 Credit
Prepares student for either the Thesis or Capstone experience. Focus is placed on the skills necessary to undertake the Thesis or Capstone work. This includes writing a project proposal that is supported by scholarly literature, preparing a project timeline, budgeting for the proposed project, recognizing project stakeholders, and identifying specific deliverables from the project. Course culminates in a written Thesis/Capstone proposal for committee approval.
Components: Research
Cross Offering: ELECTENG 7900, INDSTENG 7900, MECHENG 7900
Prereqs/Coreqs: P: Full admittance as a degree-seeking graduate student; C: MECHENG 5000
Typically Offered: Every Term
CIVILENG 7910 Thesis & Capstone Extension 1 Credit
Course is a 1-credit extension of a student's thesis research or capstone project design course. Cannot be taken until the maximum six credits of Thesis Research or Capstone Design Project have been completed. Will require approval of the Faculty Advisor and Program Coordinator before permission for this course will be granted and students allowed to register. Will not count toward degree requirements.
Components: Thesis Research
Cross Offering: ELECTENG 7910, INDSTENG 7910, MECHENG 7910
Prereqs/Coreqs: P: (CIVILENG 7990, ELECTENG 7990, INDSTENG 7990, or MECHENG 7990) OR (CIVILENG 7970, ELECTENG 7970, INDSTENG 7970, or MECHENG 7970)
Typically Offered: Based on Student Demand
CIVILENG 7970 Capstone Design Project 3 Credits
Students will draw upon and synthesize knowledge and skills learned throughout the program by applying it to an industry-sponsored project. Capstone work (minimum 150 hours) will be completed in partnership with industry and academic mentor/supervisors. A substantive work project deliverable demonstrating summative application of coursework taken in the program will be expected. The project is expected to be completed in the student's last semesters in residence. Three credits can be taken in a single semester. Can be repeated but only a total of six credits can be applied to degree completion. (Contact advisor for prior approval and registration instructions)
Components: Research
Cross Offering: ELECTENG 7970, INDSTENG 7970, MECHENG 7970
Prereqs/Coreqs: P: CIVILENG 7900, ELECTENG 7900, INDSTENG 7900, or MECHENG 7900
Typically Offered: Every Term
CIVILENG 7990 Thesis Research 3 Credits
Completion and defense of a carefully delineated scholarly work advancing an original point of view as a result of research. The topic chosen must reflect the student's area of emphasis and must be approved by a thesis committee. Three credits taken in a single semester. Can be repeated but only a total of six credits can be applied to degree completion. Thesis work is expected to be completed in the student's last semesters in residence. (Contact advisor for prior approval and registration instructions)
Components: Thesis Research
Cross Offering: ELECTENG 7990, INDSTENG 7990, MECHENG 7990
Prereqs/Coreqs: P: CIVILENG 7900, ELECTENG 7900, INDSTENG 7900, or MECHENG 7900
Typically Offered: Every Term