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• Continuum mechanics: solid and
fluid mechanics, theories of elastic
and inelastic behavior, and damage
mechanics
• Vibrations: nonlinear and random vibrations;
dynamics of continuous media,
of structures and rigid bodies, and of
combined systems, such as fluidstructure
interaction; active, passive,
and hybrid control systems for structures
under seismic loading; dynamic
soil-structure interaction effects on the
seismic response of structures
• Random processes and reliability:
problems in design against failure
under earthquake, wind, and wave
loadings; noise, and turbulent flows;
analysis of structures with random
properties
• Fluid mechanics: turbulent flows,
two-phase flows, fluid-structure interaction,
fluid-soil interaction, flow in
porous media, computational methods
for flow and transport processes, and
flow and transport in fractured rock
under mechanical loading
• Computational mechanics: finite element
and boundary element techniques,
symbolic computation, and
bioengineering applications
A flight structures program is
designed to meet the needs of industry
in the fields of high-speed and space
flight. The emphasis is on mechanics,
mathematics, fluid dynamics, flight
structures, noise transmission, and
control. The program is a part of the
Guggenheim Institute of Flight Structures
in the department. Specific information
regarding degree requirements is
available in the department office.
COURSES IN CIVIL
ENGINEERING
See also Engineering Mechanics.
CIEN E1201y The art of structural design
Lect: 3. 3 pts. Professor Deodatis.
Introduction to the basic scientific and engineering
principles used for the design of buildings, bridges,
and other parts of the built infrastructure. Application
of these principles to the analysis and design of a
number of actual large-scale structures. Experimental
verification of these principles through laboratory
experiments. Coverage of the history of major
structural design innovations and of the engineers
who introduced them. Critical examination of the
unique aesthetic/artistic perspectives inherent in
structural design. Consideration of management,
socioeconomic, and ethical issues involved in the
design and construction of large-scale structures.
Introduction to some recent developments in sustainable
engineering, including green building
design and adaptable structural systems.
CIEN E3004y Urban infrastructure systems
Lect: 3. 3 pts. Professor Chiara.
Introduction to (a) the infrastructure systems that
support urban socioeconomic activities and (b)
fundamental system design and analysis methods.
Coverage of water resources, vertical, transportation,
communications and energy infrastructure.
Emphasis upon the purposes that these systems
serve, the factors that influence their performance,
the basic mechanics that govern their
design and operation, and the impacts that they
have regionally and globally. Student teams complete
a semester-long design/analysis project with
equal emphasis given to water resources/environmental
engineering, geotechnical engineering,
and construction engineering and management
topics.
CIEN E3121y Structural analysis
Lect: 3. 3 pts. Professor Testa.
Methods of structural analysis. Trusses, arches,
cables, frames; influence lines; deflections, force
method, displacement method, computer applications.
CIEN E3125y Structural design
Lect: 3. 3 pts. Professor Betti.
Prerequisite: ENME E3113. Design criteria for
varied structural applications, including buildings
and bridges; design of elements using steel,
concrete, masonry, wood, and other materials.
CIEN E3126y Computer-aided structural design
Lect: 1. Lab: 1. 1 pt. Professor Dasgupta.
Corequisite: CIEN E3125y. Introduction to software
for structural analysis and design with lab.
Applications to the design of structural elements
and connections. Lab required.
CIEN E3127x Structural design projects
Lect: 3. 3 pts. Professor Deodatis.
Prerequisites: CIEN E3125 and E3126 or the
instructor’s permission. Design projects with
various structural systems and materials.
CIEN E3128y Design projects
Lect: 4. 4 pts. Professor Meyer.
Prerequisite: CIEN E3125 and CIEN E3126.
Capstone design project in civil engineering. This
project integrates structural, geotechnical, and
environmental/water resources design problems
with construction management tasks and sustainability,
legal, and other social issues. The project
is completed in teams, and communication skills
are stressed. Outside lecturers will address
important current issues in engineering practice.
Every student in the course will be exposed with
equal emphasis to issues related to geotechnical
engineering, water resourses/environmental engineering,
structural engineering, and construction
engineering and management.
CIEN E3129x Project management for
construction
Lect: 3. 3 pts. Professor Taylor.
Prerequisite: senior standing in civil engineering
or permission of the instructor. Introduction to
project management for design and construction
processes. Elements of planning, estimating,
scheduling, bidding, and contractual relationships.
Computer scheduling and cost control. Critical
path method. Design and construction activities.
Field supervision.
CIEN E3141y Soil mechanics
Lect: 3. Lab: 3. 4 pts. Professor Ling.
Prerequisite: ENME E3113. Index properties
and classification; compaction; permeability and
seepage; effective stress and stress distribution;
consolidation; shear strength of soil; consolidation;
slope stability..
CIEE E3250y Hydrosystems engineering
Lect: 3. 3 pts. Professor Gong.
Prerequisite(s): CHEN E3110 or ENME E3161
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 non-point source pollution.
Spatial hydrologic analysis using GIS andwatershed
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
Lect: 3. 3 pts. 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.
CIEN E3303x and y Independent studies in
civil engineering for juniors
1–3 pts. By conference. The faculty.
A project on civil engineering subjects approved
by the chairman of the department. Lab fee: $200.
SEAS 2008–2009