2011-2012 Bulletin – PDF - SEAS Bulletin - Columbia University

engineering mechanics: Third and Fourth Years
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Semester V Semester VI Semester VII Semester VIII
Required
Courses
ENME E3113 (3)
Mech. of solids
ENME E3161 (4)
Fluid mechanics
APMA E3101 (3)
Applied math., I
ENME E3106 (3)
Dynamics and vibrations
ENME E3114 (4)
Experimental mech.
CIEN E3121 (3)
Structural analysis
APMA E3102 (3)
Applied math., II
CIEN E4332 (3)
Finite element
ENME E4113 (3)
Advanced solids
ENME E4215 (3)
Theory of vibrations
ENME E4202 (3)
Advanced mech.
Electives
tech 3 points 6 points 6 points 9 points
nontech 3 points 3 points
total points 16 16 18 15
or equivalent, SIEO W3600 or equivalent,
or the instructor’s permission. A quantitative
introduction to hydrologic and hydraulic systems,
with a focus on integrated modeling and
analysis of the water cycle and associated mass
transport for water resources and environmental
engineering. Coverage of unit hydrologic
processes such as precipitation, evaporation,
infiltration, runoff generation, open channel and
pipe flow, subsurface flow and well hydraulics
in the context of example watersheds and
specific integrative problems such as risk-based
design for flood control, provision of water, and
assessment of environmental impact or potential
for nonpoint source pollution. Spatial hydrologic
analysis using GIS and watershed models. Note:
This course is to be joint listed with CIEN and
replaces the previous CIEN 3250.
CIEE E3255y Environmental control and
pollution reduction systems
3 pts. Lect: 3. Professor Castaldi.
Prerequisite: ENME E3161 or MECE E3100.
Review of engineered systems for prevention
and control of pollution. Fundamentals of
material and energy balances and reaction
kinetics. Analysis of engineered systems to
address environmental problems, including solid
and hazardous waste, and air, water, soil and
noise pollution. Life cycle assessments and
emerging technologies.
CIEE E3260y Engineering for developing
communities
Lect: 3. 3 pts. Professor Culligan.
Introduction to engineering problems faced
by developing communities and exploration of
design solutions in the context of a real project
with a community client. Emphasis is on the
design of sustainable solutions that take account
of social, economical, and governance issues,
and that can be implemented now or in the near
future. The course is open to all undergraduate
engineering students. Multidisciplinary teamwork
and approaches are stressed. Outside lecturers
are used to address issues specific to developing
communities and the particular project under
consideration.
CIEN E3303x and y Independent studies in
civil engineering for juniors
1–3 pts. By conference. Members of the faculty.
A project on civil engineering subjects approved
by the chairman of the department. Lab fee:
$200.
CIEN E3304x and y Independent studies in
civil engineering for seniors
1–3 pts. By conference. Members of the faculty.
A project on civil engineering subjects
approved by the chairman of the department.
Lab fee: $200.
CIEN E4010y Transportation engineering
3 pts. Lect: 3. Instructor to be announced.
An overview of the planning, design, operation,
and construction of urban highways and
mass transportation systems. Transportation
planning and traffic studies; traffic and
highway engineering; rapid transit and railroad
engineering.
CIEN E4021x Elastic and plastic analysis of
structures
3 pts. Lect: 3. Professor Meyer.
Prerequisite: CIEN E3121 or the equivalent.
Overview of classical indeterminate structural
analysis methods (force and displacement
methods), approximate methods of analysis,
plastic analysis methods, collapse analysis,
shakedown theorem, structural optimization.
CIEN E4022y Bridge design and management
3 pts. Lect: 3. Professor Yanev.
Prerequisite: CIEN E3125 or the equivalent.
Bridge design history, methods of analysis,
loads: static, live, dynamic. Design: allowable
stress, ultimate strength, load resistance
factor, supply/demand. Steel and concrete
superstructures: suspension, cable stayed,
prestressed, arches. Management of the assets,
life-cycle cost, expected useful life, inspection,
maintenance, repair, reconstruction. Bridge
inventories, condition assessments, data
acquisition and analysis, forecasts. Selected
case histories and field visits.
CIEN E4100y Earthquake and wind
engineering
3 pts. Lect: 3.
Prerequisite: ENME E3106 or the equivalent.
Basic concepts of seismology. Earthquake
characteristics, magnitude, response spectrum,
dynamic response of structures to ground
motion. Base isolation and earthquake-resistant
design. Wind loads and aeroelastic instabilities.
Extreme winds. Wind effects on structures and
gust factors.
CIEN E4111x Uncertainty and risk in
infrastructure systems
3 pts. Lect: 3. Professor Smyth.
Prerequisite: Working knowledge of calculus.
Introduction to basic probability; hazard function;
reliability function; stochastic models of natural
and technological hazards; extreme value
distributions; Monte Carlo simulation techniques;
fundamentals of integrated risk assessment and
risk management; topics in risk-based insurance;
case studies involving civil infrastructure
systems, environmental systems, mechanical and
aerospace systems, construction management.
engineering 2011–2012