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Basic scientific and engineering principles used for the design of buildings, bridges, and other parts of the built infrastructure. Application of principles to analysis and design of actual large-scale structures. 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 design and construction of large-scale structures. Introduction to recent developments in sustainable engineering, including green building design and adaptable structural systems

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Introduction to: (a) the infrastructure systems that support urban socioeconomic activities and (b) fundamental system design and analysis methods. Coverage of water supply, transportation, buildings, and energy infrastructure, as well as their interdependencies. Emphasis upon the process that these systems serve, the factors that influence their performance, the basic mechanisms that govern their design and operation, and the impacts that they have regionally and globally. Student teams complete a design/analysis project on a large-scale urban development site in New York City with equal emphasis given to water resources/environmental engineering, geotechnical engineering, and construction engineering and management topics

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Introduction to basic principles of how builders construct different types of projects. Detailed weekly cases of construction processes for infrastructure and building projects highlighting major differences between project types; challenges and solutions typically faced by project teams during construction. Types of projects covered: tunnels, bridges, skyscrapers, neighborhood development, mega programs, airports, and education. Detailed case studies of past and current iconic national and international projects, including in New York area. Site visits to active construction projects to learn directly from site engineers and team. CEEM sophomores only

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Methods of structural analysis. Trusses, arches, cables, frames; influence lines; deflections; force method; displacement method; computer applications

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Prerequisites: (ENME E3113) ENME E3113 Design criteria for varied structural applications, including buildings and bridges; design of elements using steel, concrete, masonry, wood, and other materials

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Corequisites: CIEN E3125.

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Prerequisites: (CIEN E3125) and (CIEN E3126) or CIEN E3125 AND CIEN E3126; or instructor's permission. Design of steel members in accordance with AISC 360: moment redistribution in beams; plastic analysis; bearing plates; beam-columns: exact and approximate second-order analysis; design by the Effective Length method and the Direct Analysis method. Design of concrete members in accordance with ACI 318: bar anchorage and development length, bar splices, design for shear, short columns, slender columns. AISC/ASCE NSSBC design project: design of a steel bridge in accordance with National Student Steel Bridge Competition rules; computer simulation and design by using SAP2000

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Prerequisites: (CIEN E3125) and (CIEN E3126) 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. 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 resources / environmental engineering, structural engineering, and construction engineering and management

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Prerequisites: Senior standing in Civil Engineering or instructor's permission. 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

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Prerequisites: (ENME E3113) ENME E3113 Index properties and classification; compaction; permeability and seepage; effective stress and stress distribution; shear strength of soil; consolidation; slope stability

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A project on civil engineering subjects approved by the chairman of the department

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A project on civil engineering subjects approved by the chairman of the department

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Prerequisites: Obtained internship and approval from faculty adviser. CEEM undergraduate students only. Written application must be made prior to registration outlining proposed internship/study program. Final reports required. May not be taken for pass/fail credit or audited. International students must also consult with the International Students and Scholars Office

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2026-2027

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Major elements of transportation analytics. Develop basic skills in applying fundamentals of data analytics to transportation data analysis. Apply coding languages (e.g., MATLAB, Python) and visualization tools (e.g., Excel, Carto, R, Processing) to analyze transportation data. Infer policy implications from analytics results. Spring 2026: CIEN E4011 Course Number Section/Call Number Times/Location Instructor Points Enrollment CIEN 4011 001/11657 W 7:00pm - 9:30pm 337 Seeley W. Mudd Building Xuan Di 3.00 16/30

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Prerequisites: Basic linear algebra. Basic probability theory and statistics. Basic programming skills. Introduction to urban data analytics (analysis and visualization of new types of ‘big’ urban data, statistical tools for urban data analysis, machine learning methods, data privacy). Conceptualization of cities as complex adaptive systems (coarse-graining of urban dynamics, network models for infrastructure interdependencies, agent-based urban simulation). Integrated urban infrastructure systems design (basic design solutions for coupled, people-centric, and climate-resilient civil infrastructure systems, Monte Carlo simulations for infrastructure scenario generation)

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Lect: 3. Overview of classical indeterminate structural analysis methods (force and displacement methods), approximate methods of analysis, plastic analysis methods, collapse analysis, shakedown theorem, structural optimization.

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Prerequisites: (CIEN E3125) or CIEN E3125 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

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CIEN E

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Prerequisites: (ENME E3106) or ENME E3106 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

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CIEN E

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Prerequisites: (CIEN 3125E) is recommended

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Prerequisites: Graduate standing in Civil Engineering, or instructor's permission. Introduction to the principles, methods and tools necessary to manage design and construction processes. Elements of planning, estimating, scheduling, bidding and contractual relationships. Valuation of project cash flows. Critical path method. Survey of construction procedures. Cost control and effectiveness. Field supervision

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CIEN E

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2026-2027

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2026-2027 Bulletin

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Prerequisites: (CIEN E3125) CIEN E3125; Or the instructors permission. Introduction to the design of systems that support construction activities and operations. Determination of design loads during construction. Design of excavation support systems, earth retaining systems, temporary supports and underpinning, concrete formwork and shoring systems. Cranes and erection systems. Tunneling systems. Instrumentation and monitoring. Students prepare and present term projects

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CIEN E

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2026-2027

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2026-2027 Bulletin

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Prerequisites: (CIEN E4129) or CIEN E4129 Current methods of construction, cost-effective designs, maintenance, safe work environment. Design functions, constructability, site and environmental issues

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CIEN E

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2026-2027

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2026-2027 Bulletin

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Prerequisites: (CIEN E4129) or CIEN E4129; or equivalent. Contractual relationships in the engineering and construction industry and the actions that result in disputes. Emphasis on procedures required to prevent disputes and resolve them quickly and cost-effectively. Case studies requiring oral and written presentations

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CIEN E

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2026-2027

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Prerequisites: (CIEN E4129) or CIEN E4129; or equivalent. Planning and financing of capital facilities with a strong emphasis upon civil infrastructure systems. Project feasibility and evaluation. Design of project delivery systems to encourage best value, innovation and private sector participation. Fundamentals of engineering economy and project finance. Elements of life cycle cost estimation and decision analysis. Environmental, institutional, social and political factors. Case studies from transportation, water supply and wastewater treatment

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CIEN E

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Prerequisites: Graduate standing or the instructor's permission. Practical focus upon legal concepts applicable to the construction industry. Provides sufficient understanding to manage legal aspects, instead of being managed by them. Topics include contractual relationships, contract performance, contract flexibility and change orders, liability and negligence, dispute avoidance/resolution, surety bonds, insurance and site safety

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CIEN E

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2026-2027

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2026-2027 Bulletin

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Core concepts of strategic planning, management and analysis within the construction industry. Industry analysis, strategic planning models and industry trends. Strategies for information technology, emerging markets and globalization. Case studies to demonstrate key concepts in real-world environments

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CIEN E

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Lect: 3. Capstone practicum where teams develop strategies and business plans for a new enterprise in the engineering and construction industry. Identification of attractive market segments and locations; development of an entry strategy; acquisition of financing, bonding and insurance; organizational design; plans for recruiting and retaining personnel; personnel compensation/incentives. Invited industry speakers. Priority given to graduate students in Construction Engineering and Management. Spring 2026: CIEN E4136 Course Number Section/Call Number Times/Location Instructor Points Enrollment CIEN 4136 001/12694 Th 4:10pm - 6:40pm 524 Seeley W. Mudd Building Pierce Reynoldson 3 17/40 CIEN 4136 V01/18016 Pierce Reynoldson 3 1/99

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CIEN E

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2026-2027

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Prerequisites: (IEOR E4003) and (CIEN E4133) or IEOR E4003 AND CIEN E4133

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CIEN E

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2026-2027

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Prerequisites: (IEOR E2261) and (CIEN E3129) or instructor's permission.

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CIEN E

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Prerequisites: (CIEN E4129) or CIEN E4129; or instructor's permission. History and development of Building Information Modeling (BIM), its uses in design and construction, and introduction to the importance of planning in BIM implementation. Role of visual design and construction concepts and methodologies, including integrated project delivery form in architecture, engineering, and construction industries from project design, cost estimating, scheduling, coordination, fabrication, installation, and financing

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CIEN E

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2026-2027

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Prerequisites: Graduate standing in Civil Engineering and Engineering Mechanics. A definitive review of and comprehensive introduction to construction industry best practices and fundamental concepts of environmental health and safety management systems (EH＆S) for the construction management field. How modern EH＆S management system techniques and theories not only result in improved safe work environments but ultimately enhance operational processes and performance in construction projects

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CIEN E

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2026-2027

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Delivery of infrastructure assets through Public-Private Partnerships (PPP). Value for Money analysis. Project organization. Infrastructure sector characterization. Risk analysis, allocation and mitigation. Monte Carlo methods and Real Options. Project finance and financing instruments. Case studies from transportation, water supply and energy sectors

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CIEN E

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2026-2027

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2026-2027 Bulletin

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Prerequisites: CIEN E4129; or instructor's permission. Complex global construction industry environment. Social, cultural, technological, and political risks; technical, financial, and contractual risk. Understanding of successful global project delivery principals and skills for construction professionals. Industry efforts and trends to support global operational mechanism. Global Case Studies. Engage with industry expert professionals. Student group projects with active ongoing global initiatives

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CIEN E

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2026-2027

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Prerequisites: Graduate and senior undergraduate students only. Third-year undergraduate students with instructor's permission. Comprehensive review of various engineering disciplines in the process of real estate land development. Engineering disciplines covered include civil, infrastructure, transportation planning, environmental planning, permitting, environmental remediation, geotechnical, and waterfront/marine. Overview of land use and environmental law, architecture and urban planning, as related to land development. Discussion of how these subjects affect decisions—cost, schedule, programming—involved in real estate development

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CIEN E

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2026-2027

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Digital transformation optimizes day-to-day operations to provide maximum performance in Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (AEC) workflows. Focuses on broadening knowledge of AEC data leading to building data management. Use of open data sets from the design, construction, and operations of buildings to learn and practice data management and its applied use. Major technical topics include Project Management Information System (PMIS) and Facility Management (FM), leading to Digital Twin data management, data processing, and data visualization

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CIEN E

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2026-2027

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Prerequisites: CIEN E4145 Focused on broadening knowledge of AEC data management. Use of industry data sets from the design, construction, and operations of buildings to learn and practice data management and solve problems by aggregating industry data and creating data-driven reports in dashboard format. Exploration of industry data through ELT (Extract, Load, Transform) Services. Hands-on learning experiences through a series of workshops and case studies. Guides where predictive analysis is performed and how it is used for Project Management Information System (PMIS) and Facility Management (FM), leading to Digital Twin data management, data processing, and data visualization

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CIEN E

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2026-2027

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Expose students to various aspects of project management in the construction industry, enhance learning experience with real-world challenges and prepare for internships and future employment. Run for two semesters. First semester focuses on Traditional Project Management, and second semester focuses on Agile Project Management. For class project, development of a Project Management Plan (PMP) and an Operations Dashboard based on real-life examples of contracts (traditional project management) and operational excellence initiatives (agile project management)

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CIEN E

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2026-2027

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Introduces and employs various tools, concepts, and analytical frameworks to enhance students’ ability to define and analyze leadership issues. In-depth analysis of the leadership literature and practical situational immersion using industry case studies. Multiple guest lecturers from the private and public sectors throughout the semester. Term project exploring leadership challenges in the design and construction industry

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CIEN E

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Prerequisites: Working knowledge of structural analysis and design; graduate student standing or instructor's permission. Review of significant failures, civil/structural engineering design and construction practices, ethical standards and the legal positions as necessary background to forensic engineering. Discussion of standard-of-care. Study of the process of engineering evaluation of structural defects and failures in construction and in service. Examination of the roles, activities, conduct and ethics of the forensic consultant and expert witness. Students are assigned projects of actual cases of non-performance or failure of steel, concrete, masonry, geotechnical and temporary structures, in order to perform, discuss and report their own investigations under the guidance of the instructor

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CIEN E

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2026-2027

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Prerequisites: A course each in engineering materials, structural analysis, concrete design, steel design, soil mechanics and foundations, and construction; graduate student standing or instructor's permission.

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CIEN E

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2026-2027

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2025-2026

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Prerequisites: (CIEN E3125) or CIEN E3125 Review of loads and structural design approaches. Material considerations in structural steel design. Behavior and design of rolled steel, welded, cold-formed light-gauge, and composite concrete/steel members. Design of multi-story buildings and space structures

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CIEN E

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2026-2027

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2026-2027 Bulletin

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Prerequisites: (CIEN E3125) or CIEN E3125; or equivalent. Design of concrete beams for combined torsion, shear and flexure; moment-curvature relation; bar cut-off locations; design of two-way slabs; strut-and-tie method for the design of deep beams and corbels; gravity and shear wall design; retaining wall design

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CIEN E

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2026-2027

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2026-2027 Bulletin

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Prerequisites: (CIEN E3121) and (CIEN E3127) or CIEN E3121 AND CIEN E3127; or equivalent. Design of large-scale and complex bridges with emphasis on cable-supported structures. Static and dynamic loads, component design of towers, superstructures and cables; conceptual design of major bridge types including arches, cable stayed bridges and suspension bridges

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CIEN E

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2026-2027

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Prerequisites: (CIEN E3121) and (CIEN E3127) CIEN E3127 AND CIEN E3121

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CIEN E

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2026-2027

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2026-2027 Bulletin

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Prerequisites: (CIEN E3125) or (CIEN E4232) or CIEN E3125 OR CIEN E4232; or instructor's permission.

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CIEN E

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2026-2027

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2026-2027 Bulletin

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Prerequisites: (CIEN E4232) or CIEN E4232; Or instructor's permission Properties of materials used in prestressed concrete; pre-tensioning versus post-tensioning; loss of prestress due to elastic shortening, friction, anchorage slip, shrinkage, creep and relaxation; full versus partial prestressing; design of beams for flexure, shear and torsion; method of load balancing; anchorage zone design; calculation of deflection by the lump-sum and incremental time-step methods; continuous beams; composite construction; prestressed slabs and columns

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CIEN E

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2026-2027

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2026-2027 Bulletin

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Prerequisites: (CIEN E3121) and (CIEN E3125) or CIEN E3121 AND CIEN E3125; or equivalent. Integrated methods of design and structural analysis between engineering and architecture. Lectures on historical precedents on material use, structural inventiveness and social importance. Labs on drafting and modeling software; physical modeling techniques and virtual reality visualization

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CIEN E

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2026-2027

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2026-2027 Bulletin

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Prerequisites: (CIEN E3141) or CIEN E3141; or instructor's permission. Bearing capacity and settlement of shallow and deep foundations; earth pressure theories; retaining walls and reinforced soil retaining walls; sheet pile walls; braced excavation; slope stability

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CIEN E

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2026-2027

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2026-2027 Bulletin

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Prerequisites: (CIEN E3141)

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CIEN E

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2026-2027

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2026-2027 Bulletin

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Prerequisites: (CIEN E3141) or CIEN E3141 Conventional types of foundations and foundation problems: subsurface exploration and testing. Performance of shallow and deep foundations and evaluation by field measurements. Case histories to illustrate typical design and construction problems. To alternate with CIEN E4246

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CIEN E

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2026-2027

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2026-2027 Bulletin

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Prerequisites: (CIEN E4241) or or equivalent

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CIEN E

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2026-2027

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2026-2027 Bulletin

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Prerequisites: Familiarity with computer aided design, reinforced concrete design, geotechnical engineering, and the use of common computer applications is required. Engineering design and construction of different types of tunnel, including cut and cover tunnel, rock tunnel, soft ground tunnel, immersed tub tunnel, and jacked tunnel. The design for the liner, excavation, and instrumentation are also covered. A field trip will be arranged to visit the tunneling site

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CIEN E

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2026-2027

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2026-2027 Bulletin

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Prerequisites: (CIEN E3141) CIEN E3141 Focus on deep foundations in difficult conditions and constraints of designing foundations. Design process from the start of field investigations through construction and the application of deep foundations

Subject

CIEN E

Credits (min)

3

Credits (max)

3

Credit unit

points

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Catalog

2026-2027 Bulletin

Source

bulletin.columbia.edu

Prerequisites: (ENME E3332) or ENGI E1006 Knowledge of Python. MECE E6422 and COMS W4995 strongly recommended but not required.

Subject

CIEN E

Credits (min)

3

Credits (max)

3

Credit unit

points

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Catalog

2026-2027 Bulletin

Source

bulletin.columbia.edu

Prerequisites: Basic linear algebra. Basic probability and statistics. Familiarity with python.

Subject

CIEN E

Credits (min)

3

Credits (max)

3

Credit unit

points

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Catalog

2026-2027 Bulletin

Source

bulletin.columbia.edu

Prerequisites: (CIEN E4256) or (CIEN E4011) Basic familiarity with Python. Basic linear algebra. Basic probability and statistics.

Subject

CIEN E

Credits (min)

3

Credits (max)

3

Credit unit

points

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Catalog

2026-2027 Bulletin

Source

bulletin.columbia.edu

Special topics sections arranged as the need and availability arises. Topics are usually offered on a one-time basis. Since the content of this course changes each time it is offered, it may be repeated for credit

Subject

CIEN E

Credits (min)

3

Credits (max)

3

Credit unit

points

Type

course

Repeatable

may be repeated for credit

Edition

2026-2027

Catalog

2026-2027 Bulletin

Source

bulletin.columbia.edu

Prerequisites: Instructor's written approval. May be repeated for credit, but no more than 3 total points may be used for degree credit. Only for Civil Engineering and Engineering Mechanics graduate students who include relevant off-campus work experience as part of their approved program of study. Final report and letter of evaluation required. May not be taken for pass/fail credit or audited

Subject

CIEN E

Credits (min)

1

Credits (max)

1.5

Credit unit

points

Type

course

Repeatable

May be repeated for credit, but no more than 3 total points may be used for degree credit.

Edition

2026-2027

Catalog

2026-2027 Bulletin

Source

bulletin.columbia.edu

Prerequisites: (CIEN E3141) CIEN E3141.

Subject

CIEN E

Credits (min)

3

Credits (max)

3

Credit unit

points

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Catalog

2026-2027 Bulletin

Source

bulletin.columbia.edu

Prerequisites: (CIEN E3141) CIEN E3141

Subject

CIEN E

Credits (min)

3

Credits (max)

3

Credit unit

points

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Catalog

2026-2027 Bulletin

Source

bulletin.columbia.edu

FE formulation for beams and plates. Generalized eigenvalue problems (vibrations and buckling). FE formulation for time-dependent parabolic and hyperbolic problems. Nonlinear problems, linearization, and solution algorithms. Geometric and material nonlinearities. Introduction to continuum mechanics. Total and updated Lagrangian formulations. Hyperelasticity and plasticity. Special topics: fracture and damage mechanics, extended finite element method.

Subject

CIEN E

Type

course

Edition

2025-2026

Source

bulletin.columbia.edu

Prerequisite

ENME E4332

Advanced study in a specialized field under the supervision of a member of the department staff. Before registering, the student must submit an outline of the proposed work for approval of the supervisor and the department chair

Subject

CIEN E

Credits (min)

1

Credits (max)

6

Credit unit

points

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Catalog

2026-2027 Bulletin

Source

bulletin.columbia.edu

All doctoral students are required to attend the department seminar as long as they are in residence. No degree credit is granted

Subject

CIEN E

Credits (min)

0

Credits (max)

0

Credit unit

points

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Catalog

2026-2027 Bulletin

Source

bulletin.columbia.edu

A candidate for the Eng.Sc.D. degree in civil engineering must register for 12 points of doctoral research instruction. Registration in CIEN E9800 may not be used to satisfy the minimum residence requirement for the degree

Subject

CIEN E

Credits (min)

3

Credits (max)

12

Credit unit

points

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Catalog

2026-2027 Bulletin

Source

bulletin.columbia.edu

A candidate for the doctorate may be required to register for this course every term after the students coursework has been completed and until the dissertation has been accepted

Subject

CIEN E

Credits (min)

0

Credits (max)

0

Credit unit

points

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Catalog

2026-2027 Bulletin

Source

bulletin.columbia.edu