Undergraduate, requirements for a Minor in Structural Engineering

• CE 373 Structural Analysis

  Close Structural Analysis Shear and bending moment diagrams for beams and frames. Statically determinate trusses influence lines and moving loads, deflection of beams using moment-area and conjugate-beam methods, introduction to energy methods, deflection of beams and frames using unit-load method, introduction to statically indeterminate structures, approximal methods, moment-distribution and slope-deflection methods.

• CE 483 Geotechnical Engineering

  Close Geotechnical Engineering Elementary concepts of engineering geology and solid mechanics: applications to the solution of design problems; classification of soils; theory of soil strength; lateral pressure and retaining walls; slope stability; stress distribution theory and settlement predictions; bearing capacity and design of shallow foundations; seepage analysis; consolidation theory; laboratory tests. The course is accompanied by concurrent weekly laboratory sessions where students are introduced to the basic concepts of geotechnical testing in a hands-on fashion.

• CE 484 Reinforced Concrete Design

  Close Reinforced Concrete Design Ultimate strength design for bending and shear of rectangular sections, slabs, "T" sections and continuous beams, girders, columns, retaining walls and footings.  Code requirements.

• CE 486 Structural Steel Design

  Close Structural Steel Design ASD and LRFD design for tension members, beams and columns. Design of steel frame systems. Code requirements.

Graduate Certificates, Structural Engineering

• CE 613 Matrix Analysis of Structures

  Close Matrix Analysis of Structures Formulation of structural theory based on matrix algebra; discussion of force method and displacement method; use of matrix transformation chain in structural analysis; application to indeterminate structures, space frames, vibration and buckling of structures; computer application.   Spring semester.

• CE 519 Advanced Structural Analysis

  Close Advanced Structural Analysis Analysis of structures using methods of work, slope deflection and moment distribution; force acceleration and energy methods; variable moments of inertia; continuous beams, trusses and frames; arch analysis; plasticity and limit design; slab and shell structures.

• CE 623 Structural Dynamics

  Close Structural Dynamics Introduction to theory of structural dynamics with emphasis on civil engineering problems.  One-degree systems; lumped parameter and multi-degree systems; approximate methods; analysis and design applications using computers.

• CE 681 Introduction to Finite Element Methods

  Close Introduction to Finite Element Methods A concise introduction for advanced undergraduate and graduate engineering students.  Includes numerical discretization, finite-differences, variational principle, weighted residual method, Galerkin approximations, continuous and piecewise-defined basis functions, finite-element methods, computer coding of one-dimensional problems, triangular elements - coding of two-dimensional problems, time-dependent problems.

Master of Engineering, Structural Engineering Core Courses

• CE 595 Geotechnical Design

  Close Geotechnical Design .   A design oriented course in which geotechnical engineering principles are applied to the computer-aided design of shallow and pile foundations, bulkheads and retaining walls.  The course also deals with advanced soil mechanics concepts as applied to the determination of lateral earth pressures needed for the design of retaining walls.

• CE 519 Advanced Structural Analysis

  Close Advanced Structural Analysis Analysis of structures using methods of work, slope deflection and moment distribution; force acceleration and energy methods; variable moments of inertia; continuous beams, trusses and frames; arch analysis; plasticity and limit design; slab and shell structures.

• CE 660 Advanced Steel Structures

  Close Advanced Steel Structures Ultimate Strength Design, deep beams, torsion, deflections, shrinkage, creep and temperature effects, biaxially loaded columns, slender columns, walls, two-way and plate slabs.

• CE 579 Advanced Reinforced Concrete Structures

  Close Advanced Reinforced Concrete Structures Ultimate Strength Design of beams, deep beams, slender columns, walls, two-way and plate slabs.  Study of bending, shear, torsion, deflections, shrinkage, creep and temperature effects.  Code Requirements.

• CE 681 Introduction to Finite Element Methods

  Close Introduction to Finite Element Methods A concise introduction for advanced undergraduate and graduate engineering students.  Includes numerical discretization, finite-differences, variational principle, weighted residual method, Galerkin approximations, continuous and piecewise-defined basis functions, finite-element methods, computer coding of one-dimensional problems, triangular elements - coding of two-dimensional problems, time-dependent problems.

Doctoral Program, Structural Engineering

Ninety credits of graduate work in an approved program of study beyond the bachelor's degree are required for completion of the doctoral program. Up to 30 credits obtained in a master's program can be included in this program. Of the remaining 60 credits, 15 to 30 credit hours of course work as well as 30 to 45 credit hours of dissertation work are required.

A list of structural engineering graduate courses:

• CE 519 Advanced Structural Analysis

  Close Advanced Structural Analysis Analysis of structures using methods of work, slope deflection and moment distribution; force acceleration and energy methods; variable moments of inertia; continuous beams, trusses and frames; arch analysis; plasticity and limit design; slab and shell structures.

• CE 579 Advanced Reinforced Concrete Structures

  Close Advanced Reinforced Concrete Structures Ultimate Strength Design of beams, deep beams, slender columns, walls, two-way and plate slabs.  Study of bending, shear, torsion, deflections, shrinkage, creep and temperature effects.  Code Requirements.

• CE 595 Geotechnical Design

  Close Geotechnical Design .   A design oriented course in which geotechnical engineering principles are applied to the computer-aided design of shallow and pile foundations, bulkheads and retaining walls.  The course also deals with advanced soil mechanics concepts as applied to the determination of lateral earth pressures needed for the design of retaining walls.

• CE 601 Theory of Elasticity

  Close Theory of Elasticity Review of matrix algebra; the strain tensor, including higher order terms; the stress tensor; derivation of the linear form of Hooke's law and the higher order form of Hooke's law; equilibrium equations, boundary conditions and compatibility conditions; applications to the bending and torsion problems; variational and approximate methods of solving the Dirichlet type boundary value problems with particular application to the torsion problem. Fall semester.

• CE 607 Theory of Elastic Stability

  Close Theory of Elastic Stability Buckling failure of beams, columns, plates and shells in the elastic and plastic range; postbuckling strength of plates; application of variational principles.

• CE 608 Theory of Plates and Shells

  Close Theory of Plates and Shells Bending of laterally loaded plates of various shapes and edge conditions; large deflection of plates; membrane stresses in shells; bending of cylindrical shells; energy solutions.   Spring semester

• CE 613 Matrix Analysis of Structures

  Close Matrix Analysis of Structures Formulation of structural theory based on matrix algebra; discussion of force method and displacement method; use of matrix transformation chain in structural analysis; application to indeterminate structures, space frames, vibration and buckling of structures; computer application.   Spring semester.

• CE 621 Bridge Design for Structural Engineers

  Close Bridge Design for Structural Engineers This course will concentrate on the typical highway bridge design and analysis.  The design will be based on the current AASHTO specifications and other applicable codes.  Major topics will include detailing and seismic design considerations.  In addition, emphasis will be placed on inspection procedures and the development of contract plans, specifications and construction cost estimating.  Grading for the course will be based on a midterm exam and a comprehensive design project. Included in the scope of the project will be the design of the superstructure and substructure, the development of influence lines and a construction cost estimate.

• CE 623 Structural Dynamics

  Close Structural Dynamics Introduction to theory of structural dynamics with emphasis on civil engineering problems.  One-degree systems; lumped parameter and multi-degree systems; approximate methods; analysis and design applications using computers.

• CE 626 Earthquake Engineering Design

  Close Earthquake Engineering Design A new approach to the overall earthquake-engineering problem is presented in a form that may be utilized by engineering design offices. New earthquake invariants are obtained.  The emphasis is placed on the two major topics (1) damage assessment and (2) structural design, but some consideration is also given to the development of a new "mechanism" theory consistent with deep-foci earthquakes.  The fundamental data bases the sources for the basic hypotheses and the resultant theories are the accelerograms and the isoseismal maps. These lead to temporal and spacewise energy variations that are the key elements in the theoretical approach.

• CE 628 Wind Effects on Structures

  Close Wind Effects on Structures  Wind characteristics; deterministic and stochastic response; static wind effects and building code; effects of lateral forces; dynamic effects; self-excited motion, flutter, galloping and vortex-induced vibration; tornado and hurricane effects; case studies on tall buildings, long-span bridges, etc.

• CE 640 Prestressed Concrete

  Close Prestressed Concrete Basic concepts of prestressing, partial loss of prestress, flexural design, shear, torsion, camber, deflection, indeterminate prestressed structures, connections, and prestressed circular tanks.

• CE 649 Earth Supporting Structures

  Close Earth Supporting Structures A course of lectures dealing with the design, performance and quality control of earth supporting structures.  It includes an outline of the available methods of evaluating slope stability by field studies, numerical computer analysis and hand calculations.  Finally, the last portion of the course covers the principles involved in the design and construction of earth and rockfill dams including such topics as soil compaction, hydraulic fill dams, design criteria, seepage control, slope stability analyses, seismic design and case history studies.

• CE 681 Introduction to Finite Element Methods

  Close Introduction to Finite Element Methods A concise introduction for advanced undergraduate and graduate engineering students.  Includes numerical discretization, finite-differences, variational principle, weighted residual method, Galerkin approximations, continuous and piecewise-defined basis functions, finite-element methods, computer coding of one-dimensional problems, triangular elements - coding of two-dimensional problems, time-dependent problems.

• CE 687 Design of Hydraulic Structures

  Close Design of Hydraulic Structures Design of small canal and small dam structures including sharp and broad crested weirs, stilling basins, energy dissipaters, spillways, gates, flumes, sluice gates, erosion control structures and transmission pipe lines.

• CE 741 Hydraulic Structures

  Close Hydraulic Structures This course will focus on the design of hydraulic structures including small dams, spillways, weirs and culverts. These are complex structures, the design of which must account for the water forces, which act upon them as well as their impacts upstream and downstream. Structural topics will be covered along with backwater curves and downstream effects. Models such as the US Army HEC II and HEC RAS will be used to model the associated hydraulic impacts of these structures. Structural models will also be used were appropriate to assist in the design of the structures. Environmental and economic implications of hydraulic structures will also be addressed.

• CE 746 Advanced Soil Mechanics

  Close Advanced Soil Mechanics Advanced topics in soil mechanics and geotechnology. Application of theory of elasticity to geotechnical problems; two and three dimensional consolidation theories; settlement analysis, strength of soils.

• CE 800 Special Problems in Civil Engineering

  Close Special Problems in Civil Engineering One to six credits. Limit of six credits for the degree of Master of Engineering (Civil).

• CE 801 Special Problems in Civil Engineering (PHD)

  Close Special Problems in Civil Engineering (PHD) A thorough investigation of an advanced research topic under the direction of a faculty member.

• CE 802 Special Problems in Civil Engineering (Deg CE)

  Close Special Problems in Civil Engineering (Deg CE) One to six credits. Limit of six credits for the degree of Civil Engineer.

• CE 900 Thesis in Civil Engineering (ME)

  Close Thesis in Civil Engineering (ME) For the degree of Master of Engineering (Civil).

• CE 950 Civil Engineering Project (Deg CE)

  Close Civil Engineering Project (Deg CE) Design project for the degree of Civil Engineer.

• CE 960 Research in Civil Engineering (PHD)

  Close Research in Civil Engineering (PHD) Original research of advanced level in Civil Engineering, which may serve as the topics for the dissertations for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy.