36 courses with the subject CIVG, each shown exactly as we captured it from the college's catalog, with every element we hold. Where the wording looks broken, that is our reading of the catalog, not the college's text.
CIVG 501Introduction to Geoenvironmental Engineering3
Application of geotechnical engineering in the design and analyses of environmental systems. Waste Disposal, waste containment systems, waste stabilization. Engineering design of solid and hazardous waste landfills. Groundwater monitoring at landfill sites. Use of geosynthetics in containment system design. Slurry walls and other containment systems. Three lectures. Spring. Cross-listed with CEEN 402.
Mechanical properties of wood; orthotropic nature of wood as a material, dimensional instability, susceptibility to biological deterioration, implications of duration and types of load. Design of solid, laminated and composite beams, columns, shear walls, diaphragms, roofs, and trusses. Behavior and design of mechanical connections. Introduction to light framed wood structures, arches, bridges, and other timber structures. Prerequisite: senior standing and permission of the Chair. Three credits Cross-listed with CIVL 445.
This course provides analysis, design and construction issues for the tunneling in soils and/or rocks. The specific areas covered include planning, rock mass classification, rock failure mechanisms, initial excavation supports, design considerations for permanent linings,tunnel excavation methods,groundwater control, ground control measures, and tunnel security.The design considerations of high pressure water tunnels are also discussed including selection of permanent liners, coupled hydromechanical behavior of jointed rock mass and evaluation of hydrojacking potential. Finally, tunnel security against earthquake, fire, and explosion, which is one of the Nation’s current important concerns, is discussed. Prerequisite: SCI 301 and CIVL 310. Corequisite: CIVL 409 and CIVL 410. Three credits.
CIVG 507Introduction to Engineering Investigations/Forensic Engineering3
The course will focus on the framework of investigation including documents review, condition assessment, testing, analysis per code and industry standards, and expert report. Students will also advance their understanding of professional ethics, structural behavior and performance criteria, codes and standards and industry practices, and learn how to properly apply engineering principles to investigate failure, damage, or other structural performance problems. In addition, the course will provide background of the construction law, litigation, and arbitration process to resolve the construction related dispute.
In renovation, repair, retrofit, or adaptive reuse projects on existing structures, practicing engineers are faced with unique challenges that often require a combination of in-depth knowledge of material properties and durability, construction practice and detailing (including historic construction systems), and structural analysis and design. This course will offer a review of various aspects of structural repair and rehabilitation projects, while examining structures, components, and systems of various types and materials. The students will learn about challenges of investigation, typically the first step in any repair and rehabilitation project on existing structures. Use of visual, non-destructive, and destructive investigative methods will also be discussed. Then, focus will shift to a review of available information sources, known deterioration mechanisms, recognized repair techniques, as well as typical strengthening and alteration options as they apply to repair and rehabilitation projects involving various structure types (concrete, steel, wood, and masonry). Finally, the course will focus on a review of options for repair and retrofit of building lateral systems and facades. Cross-listed with CIVL 428.
CIVG 509Preservation Engineering - Theory and Practice3
The course explores the inherent roles of precedent and existing constructions for design within the urban context-a synthesis of the built past and the envisioned future, of analysis and design. While ideas of sustainability become more and more relevant to our design approach and decisions, this course explores the inherent sustainability of maximizing the use of what we already have through the reuse and revitalization of existing construction work. Work with existing and new construction becomes mutually beneficial as we learn from the past to inform our new designs, and as we apply modern materials and techniques to sustain or revitalize the structures we have.
In renovation, repair, retrofit, or adaptive reuse projects on existing structures, practicing engineers are faced with unique challenges that often require a combination of in-depth knowledge of material properties and durability, construction practice and detailing (including historic construction systems), and structural analysis and design. This course will offer a review of various aspects of structural repair and rehabilitation projects, while examining structures, components, and systems of various types and materials. The students will learn about challenges of investigation, typically the first step in any repair and rehabilitation project on existing structures. Use of visual, non-destructive, and destructive investigative methods will also be discussed. Then, focus will shift to a review of available information sources, known deterioration mechanisms, recognized repair techniques, as well as typical strengthening and alteration options as they apply to repair and rehabilitation projects involving various structure types (concrete, steel, wood, and masonry). Finally, the course will focus on a review of options for repair and retrofit of building lateral systems and facades.
Planning and design of highway bridge projects. Bridge Engineering will include analysis and design of both superstructure and substructure. Design will be based on LRFD and the specifics of bridge loading according to AASHTO specifications. Design project. One three-hour period. 3 credits. Prerequisites: CIVL 309, CIVL 409, CIVL 410 and CIVL 412 all with a grade of B or better.
CIVG 530AI & Data Analytics for Infrastructure Systems3
The course will cover various analytics techniques for optimal planning and operation of civil infrastructure systems, with emphasis on water infrastructure. Applications extend to other civil domains such as construction management. Applied techniques include advanced regression, machine learning, nonlinear programming, meta-heuristic algorithms, and multi-criteria decision-making for infrastructure management. Cross-listed with CEEN 430, ENVG 530.
Stresses in two and three dimensions; symmetrical and unsymmetrical bending; shear center; curved beams; beams on elastic foundation; thin plates and shells; torsion of non-circular sections; thick-walled cylinders. Three lectures. Prerequisite: ENGS 230, CIVL 312 with a minimum of C grade.
CIVG 533Advanced Mechanics for Civil Infrastructure3
This course is designed to apply advanced engineering mechanics techniques to solve the infrastructure’s problems. The students will be able to create the model, understand the mathematical formulation and use computer modeling to analyze infrastructure’s problems dealing with structural, geotechnical and materials challenges. General purpose finite element packages will be used throughout the semester. Pre-requisite: The course is open to graduate students or a senior student with the instructor permission.
This is an introductory course in coastal engineering. It blends environmental and civil engineering topics and has a strong focus on design. Topics covered include: Tides, Waves, Storm Surge, Shore Protection, Breakwaters, Harbors, Beach Protection, Sediment Transport, Beach Restoration, Floodwalls, Levees. Cross-listed with CEEN 446.
CIVG 603Sustainability in Civil Engineering Design Performance3
This course covers the engineer’s role in designing so that the built environment becomes more sustainable. The built environment is a major contributor to all carbon emissions, during and after construction. The course explores methodologies for extending the life span of steel, concrete and wood buildings and minimizing their carbon footprint with standards and industry trends such as Life Cycle Assessment, Sustainable Specifications and Materials, Net Zero, LEED, and Passive House. The course also explores multi-disciplinary areas to provide a holistic picture of the construction industry. Prerequisite: Approval from the Graduate Director.
A technical paper under faculty supervision based upon original study or research, an original design or a thorough analysis of an existing or proposed system of either a scientific or engineering nature. The grade for the year-long course must reflect the progress of the student at the end of each semester. The progress grade can be P (pass) or F (failure). This is a year long course.
Comprehensive study of fracture and fatigue failures of structural system; fracture mechanics of steel structures; fatigue crack initiation and propagation; fatigue of welded structures; corrosion and nondestructive investigation.
The course will cover topics in Geotechnical Earthquake Engineering by focusing of the following topics: Seismic Hazard; Site Response, including soil amplification, liquefaction, Codes ASCE7 and AASHTO; Soil-Structure Interaction; Geo-Retrofit and Mitigation. In addition, the course will cover case histories of major earthquakes.
Hydrologic cycle, interception, infiltration, evapotranspiration, measurement an analysis of precipitation; design hyetograph, unit hydrographs-analysis, synthetic generation of unit hydrograph; measurement and analysis of runoff, synthetic generation of flow, analysis of stream gages, statistical and probabiltiy analysis of stream flow, regional frequency analysis; probable maximum precipitatation, probable maximum floods; flood routing methods and applications; hydrologic study of complex stream network.
Fundamentals of water power equation, schemes of water power development, analysis of stream flow data, flow duration curve, power duration curve, mass curve, firm power; selection of turbine, passages and power houses; appurtenances for hydro plants; conservation, economic and environmental aspects.
Analysis of structural system subjected to loadings, temperature, settlement, and elastic support using classical methods, flexibility method and the stiffness method. Indeterminate arches and cables. Study of 3-D modeling using the flexibility and the stiffness methods.
Analysis of frameworks under dynamic loads; computation of mode shapes and frequencies; calculation of response using model superposition and numerical methods; the use of response spectra for seismic analysis; buckling of structures using the geometric stiffness matrix. Prerequisite: CIVG 777 or equivalent.
Review of load specifications and design philosophy; design of single and multistory rigid frames; behavior of connections and the influence of connections on member behavior; moment-rotation curves; composite construction; light gage steel. Prerequisitie: CIVG 777 or equivalent.
Classical forms of long span bridges; loads on bridges; suspension systems; cable-stayed bridges; space frameworks; orthotropic bridge decks; box girder bridges. Prerequisitie: CIVG 779 or equivalent.
Special topics in structural engineering of current interest to graduate students; subject matter will be announced in advance of particular semester offering.
Research on the concrete stress-strain curve: specimen-testing machine interaction; micro-cracking; time-dependent strain in concrete; creep and shrinkage; ultimate strength analysis of reinforced concrete members; diagonal tension failure of reinforced concrete beam, design of two-way slab.
Design of determinate and indeterminate pre-stressed concrete structures. Theory of pre-stressing, buildings and bridges applications using PCI and AASHTO specifications. Prerequisite: CIVG 777 or its equivalent.
Comprehensive coverage of technologies used to modify the engineering properties of earth and non-earth materials both in situ and artificially placed. Overviews of the use of water and manufactured non-earth materials as alternatives for backfills and fills, and the use of geosynthetic tensile reinforcement. Prerequisite: CIVL 308 or equivalent.
CIVG 787Special Topics in Geotechnical and Geoenvironmental Engineering3
Special topics in geotechnical and/or geoenvironmental engineering of current interest to graduate students and engineers in practice. Subject matter will be announced in advance of particular semester offering. Permission of the instructor.
Detailed consideration of the application of geomechanics principles to the analysis and design of shallow and deep foundations including footings, mats, piles, drilled shafts, and modern hybrids (piled rafts). Overviews of site characterization, criteria for selection of foundation alternatives, allowable settlements, construction and constructability. Prerequisite: CIVL 310, 410 or their equivalents.
Detailed consideration of the application of geomechanics principles to the analysis and design of earth-retaining structures including basement walls, rigid retaining walls, modern internally-reinforced structures (MSEW, SRW, soil nailing), cantilever and anchored bulkheads, braced excavations, and cellular structures under both gravity and seismic loading. Introduction to state-of-art concepts such as controlled yielding using geofoam compressible inclusions. Prerequisite: CIVL 308, 438, or their equivalents.
Detailed consideration of the application of geomechanics principles to the analysis and design of unsupported slopes including natural slopes, cut slopes, embankments, earth dams, and levees. Introduction to the use of geosynthetic tensile reinforcement. Prerequisite: CIVL 310, 410, or their equivalents.
This course covers behavior and design of structures subjected to fire; heat transfer fundamentals and modeling of fires; material properties at elevated temperatures; structural-fire resistance and protection; and structure-fire response. Students will learn vocabularies and concepts of fire safety design of structures, and important steps involved in analysis, design and evaluation of structural members and systems subjected to fire. Students will gain cross-disciplinary skills and other skills enabling them to solve problems with uncertainty of information. Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite: Graduate standing.
CIVG 796Elastic and Inelastic Stability of Structures3
Elastic and inelastic buckling of axially loaded members; lateral buckling of beams; energy methods; flexural-torsional buckling of centrally and eccentrically loaded columns of open cross section in the elastic and plastic ranges.
Advanced topics in soil mechanics including effective stresses under partially saturated conditions, advanced constitutive models, vibratory loading, and seismic liquefaction. Prerequisite: CIVL 308 or equivalent.
Detailed consideration of the processes and methodologies for determining soil and rock properties for a wide variety of geotechnical applications using both in-situ and laboratory methods. The role of pre- and post-construction design verification including instrumentation. Prerequisites: CIVL 310, 410 or their equivalents.
Analysis of plates loaded transversely and in their plane; general theory of shells of revolution; shallow shells; membrane theories of shells; Levy's method; theory of folded plates; solutions using finite difference methods.
