 | Structural
Analysis Theory and Applications (CE 220): Theory and
applications of modern structural analysis. Direct
stiffness method. Matrix formulations. Virtual
work principles. Numerical solution methods. Modeling
and practical analysis of large frame structures.
Elastoplastic analysis of frames. P-delta effects.
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| Nonlinear
Structural Analysis (CE 221): Theory, modeling, and
computation for analysis of structures with material and
geometric nonlinearities. Sources of
nonlinearity. Solution strategies of, for static and
dynamic loads. Modeling inelastic materials and
members. P-delta and large deformation theory. Analysis of
stability. Practical applications.
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| Finite
Element Methods (CE 222): Approximation theory for
analysis of deformation and stress in solids. Finite element
formulations for frame, plane stress/strain, axisymmetric,
torsion, and three-dimensional elastic problems. The
isoparametric formulation and implementation. Plate and
shell elements. Finite element modeling of structural
systems.
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| Computer-Aided
Engineering (CE 224): Advanced methods for
computer-aided engineering, with emphasis on structural
design and analysis. Data abstraction methods for
engineering systems. Database models and systems.
Fundamentals of geometric modeling and computer graphics.
Engineer-computer interfaces. Methodologies for developing
computer-aided engineering systems. Offered alternate years.
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| Dynamics
of Structures (CE 225): Evaluation of deformations and
forces in structures, idealized as single-degree-of -freedom
or discrete-parameter multi-degree of freedom systems,
due to dynamic forces. Evaluation of earthquake-induced
deformations and forces in structures by linear response
history analysis; estimation of maximum response by response
spectrum analysis; effects of inelastic behavior. Laboratory
demonstrations.
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| Random
Vibrations (CE 226): Introduction to probability theory
and random processes. Correlation and power spectral density
functions. Estimation of correlation functions and
ergodicity. Stochastic dynamic analysis of structures
subjected to stationary and non-stationary random
excitations. Crossings, first-excursion probability, and
distributions of peaks and extremes. Applications in
earthquake, wind and ocean engineering. Offered
odd-numbered years.
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| Earthquake-Resistant
Design (CE 227): Design of structures to resist
earthquakes and other dynamic excitations. Characterization
of earthquakes for design. Development of design criteria
for elastic and inelastic structural systems. Prediction of
nonlinear seismic behavior. Basis for code design
procedures. Preliminary design of steel and reinforced
concrete structures and rehabilitation of seismic
deficiencies.
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| Advanced
Earthquake Analysis (CE 228): Advanced topics in
time-domain dynamic analysis of structures. Frequency-domain
analysis of dynamic response; discrete Fourier transform
methods. Earthquake analysis of structures including
structural-foundation-soil interaction, and of structures
interacting with fluids. Offered odd-numbered years.
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| Structural
Reliability (CE 229): Introduction to probability
theory. Formulation of reliability for structural components
and systems. Exact solutions, first- and second-order
reliability methods, simulation methods. Analysis of model
uncertainty and Bayesian reliability methods. Stochastic
load models and load combinations, bases for probabilistic
design codes. Time-variant and finite element reliability
methods.
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| Mechanics
of Solids (CE 231): Mechanical response of materials:
Simple tension in elastic, plastic and viscoelastic members.
Continuum mechanics: The stress and strain tensors,
equilibrium, compatibility. Three-dimensional elastic,
plastic and viscoelastic problems: Thermal, transformation,
and dealloying stresses. Applications: Plane problems,
stress concentrations at defects, metal forming problems.
Also listed as Materials Science and Engineering 211.
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| Structural
Mechanics (CE 232): Finite elasticity; invariance.
Energy principles: principle of virtual and complementary
virtual work; primary and mixed variational principles.
Theory of stability: Euler method; stability under follower
loads. Classical theories of beams: planar, torsional, and
lateral buckling. Plate theories. Invariant theories of
structural mechanics: directed continua. Cosserat theories
of rods.
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| Computational
Mechanics (CE 233): Computational methods for solution
of problems in structural mechanics. Finite element methods
for displacement and mixed variational solutions of problems
in elasticity and inelasticity. Treatment of constraints
arising from near incompressibility in solids, transverse
shear effects in beams, plates, and shells, and/or contact
between structures. Programming methods for finite element
implementations. Offered even-numbered years.
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| Computational
Inelasticity (CE 234): Computational methods applied to
inelastic deformations of solids; 1, 2, and 3-D large and
small-deformation continuum plasticity and viscoelasticity
models and their algorithmic approximations; viscoplastic
regularizations and softening; thermodynamics and its
relationship to algorithmic stability; return mappings,
closest-point projections and operator splits; application
to metals, soils, concrete, and polymers and incorporation
into finite element codes. Offered odd-numbered years.
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| Microstructured
Materials (CE 236): Basic theories, analytical
techniques, and mathematical foundations of micromechanics.
It includes 1. physical micromechanics,
such as mathematical theory of dislocation, and cohesive
fracture models; 2. micro-elasticity that includes
Eshelby's eigenstrain theory, comparison variational
principles, and micro-crack/micro-cavity based damage
theory; 3. theoretical composite material that
includes the main methodologies in evaluating overall
material properties; 4. meso-plasticity that includes meso-damage
theory, and the crystal
plasticity; 5. homogenization theory for materials
with periodic structures. Offered odd-numbered years.
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| Civil
Engineering Materials (CE 240): Microstructures of
concrete, wood, and steel. Differences and similarities in
response to loading and environmental effects of these
materials, with emphasis on strength, elastic properties,
creep, shrinkage, thermal stresses, and failure mechanisms.
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| Concrete
Technology (CE 241): Properties of fresh and hardened
concrete; strength, elastic behavior, creep, shrinkage, and
durability to chemical and physical attacks. New
concrete-making materials. Recent advances in concrete
technology: high-strength, high-workability, and
high-performance concrete; fiber-reinforced concrete, and
roller-compacted concrete.
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| Reinforced
Concrete Structures (CE 244): Analysis and design of
reinforced concrete beams and columns for flexure, shear,
axial load, torsion, and anchorage; behavior and design of
two-way slabs using the direct design method, equivalent
frame method, and strip method; behavior and design of
reinforced concrete frame and frame-wall structures for
gravity and lateral loads.
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| Behavior
of Reinforced Concrete (CE 245): Advanced topics in
reinforced concrete, including inelastic flexural behavior;
applications of plastic analysis to reinforced concrete
frames- behavior in shear and torsion; yield-line analysis
of slabs; behavior under cyclic and reversed loading;
seismic rehabilitation. Offered even-numbered years.
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| Prestressed
Concrete Structures (CE 246): Behavior and design of
statically determinate prestressed concrete structures under
bending moment, shear, torsion and axial load effects.
Design of continuous prestressed concrete beams, frames,
slabs, and shells. Time-dependent effects and deflections of
prestressed concrete structures. Applications to the design
and construction of bridges and buildings.
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| Design of
Steel and Composite Structures (CE 247): Behavior and
design of steel plate girders and shear walls. Design of
bracings for stability. Design of members subjected to
torsion. Design of composite beams, columns, and
beam-columns. Behavior and design of shear, semi-rigid and
moment connections. Concepts used in design of gusset plates
and base plates. Selection and design of steel and composite
systems.
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| Behavior
and Plastic Design of Steel Structures (CE 248): Topics
related to inelastic behavior and plastic design of
steel members and structures. Behavior of plastic hinges in
members subjected to bending moment, axial force, shear, and
their combinations. Collapse mechanisms of steel members and
structures such as moment frames and braced systems.
Inelastic cyclic behavior of steel components. Introduction
to fracture and fatigue of steel components. Offered
even-numbered years. |
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Experimental
Methods in Structural Engineering (CE 249): Topics related
to similitude laws, design of structural models, instrumentation
and measurements techniques; use of computers to acquire data
and control tests; pseudo-dynamic testing method; standard
proof-testing for capacity assessment; non-destructive testing
for condition assessment, and virtual experimentation. Offered
odd-numbered years.
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| Earthquake
Hazard Mitigation (CE 290D): Conceptual basis for
seismic isolation and energy absorbing techniques. Design
rules for seismic isolation systems. Mechanics of
isolation bearings. Characteristics of frictional, metallic
and polymeric energy absorbing devices. Guidelines for use
of isolation systems and devices and impact of code
requirements. Offered odd-numbered years. |
