URBAN INFRASTRUCTURE SYSTEMS
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.
- M 1:10 p.m.-3:40 p.m.
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Instructor:
Markus Schlaepfer
Info - 3 points
MECHANICS
Elements of statics; dynamics of a particle and systems of particles.
- F 11:40 a.m.-2:10 p.m.
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Instructor:
Marianna Maiaru
Info - 4 points
UNCERTAIN/RISK-CIVIL INF SYST
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. Not open to undergraduate students.
- T 4:10 p.m.-6:40 p.m.
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Instructor:
Ioannis Kougioumtzoglou
h-index: 26 Info - 3 points
MECHANICS OF SOLIDS
Stress and strain. Mechanical properties of materials. Axial load, bending, shear, and torsion. Stress transformation. Deflection of beams. Buckling of columns. Combined loadings. Thermal stresses.
- MW 10:10 a.m.-11:25 a.m.
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Instructor:
Raimondo Betti
CULPA: 4
h-index: 31
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- 3 points
STRUCTURAL DESIGN PROJECTS
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.
- MW 10:10 a.m.-11:25 a.m.
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Instructor:
Tom T Panayotidi
CULPA: 3 Info - 3 points
PROJECT MGMT FOR CONSTRUCTION
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.
- W 1:10 p.m.-3:40 p.m.
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Instructor:
Julius Chang
Info - 3 points
SOIL MECHANICS
Index properties and classification; compaction; permeability and seepage; effective stress and stress distribution; shear strength of soil; consolidation; slope stability.
- T 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
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Instructor:
Hoe I Ling
h-index: 45 Info - 4 points
FLUID MECHANICS
Fluid statics. Fundamental principles and concepts of flow analysis. Differential and finite control volume approach to flow analysis. Dimensional analysis. Application of flow analysis: flow in pipes, external flow, flow in open channels.
- R 1:10 p.m.-3:40 p.m.
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Instructor:
Marco Giometto
h-index: 9 Info - 4 points
IND STUDIES-CIVIL ENGIN-JUNIOR
A project on civil engineering subjects approved by the chairman of the department.
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Instructor:
Raimondo Betti
CULPA: 4
h-index: 31
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Instructor:
Adrian Brugger
h-index: 4 Info -
Instructor:
Gautam Dasgupta
CULPA: 3 h-index: 19 Info -
Instructor:
George Deodatis
CULPA: 6
h-index: 42
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Instructor:
Xuan Di
h-index: 15 Info -
Instructor:
Maria Q Feng
CULPA: 3 h-index: 46 Info -
Instructor:
Jacob Fish
CULPA: 1 Wikipedia h-index: 54 Info -
Instructor:
Marco Giometto
h-index: 9 Info -
Instructor:
Shiho Kawashima
h-index: 24 Info -
Instructor:
Addis Kidane
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Instructor:
Ioannis Kougioumtzoglou
h-index: 26 Info -
Instructor:
Hoe I Ling
h-index: 45 Info -
Instructor:
Marianna Maiaru
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Instructor:
Ibrahim Odeh
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Instructor:
Markus Schlaepfer
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Instructor:
Andrew W Smyth
CULPA: 3 Info -
Instructor:
Waiching Sun
CULPA: 1 h-index: 30 Info -
Instructor:
Haim Waisman
CULPA: 3
h-index: 29
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Instructor:
Huiming Yin
CULPA: 1 h-index: 25 Info -
Instructor:
Zhengbo Zou
Info - 1-3 points
IND STUDIES-CIVIL ENGIN-SENIOR
A project on civil engineering subjects approved by the chairman of the department.
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Instructor:
Raimondo Betti
CULPA: 4
h-index: 31
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Instructor:
Adrian Brugger
h-index: 4 Info -
Instructor:
Gautam Dasgupta
CULPA: 3 h-index: 19 Info -
Instructor:
George Deodatis
CULPA: 6
h-index: 42
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Instructor:
Xuan Di
h-index: 15 Info -
Instructor:
Maria Q Feng
CULPA: 3 h-index: 46 Info -
Instructor:
Jacob Fish
CULPA: 1 Wikipedia h-index: 54 Info -
Instructor:
Marco Giometto
h-index: 9 Info -
Instructor:
Shiho Kawashima
h-index: 24 Info -
Instructor:
Addis Kidane
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Instructor:
Ioannis Kougioumtzoglou
h-index: 26 Info -
Instructor:
Hoe I Ling
h-index: 45 Info -
Instructor:
Marianna Maiaru
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Instructor:
Ibrahim Odeh
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Instructor:
Markus Schlaepfer
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Instructor:
Andrew W Smyth
CULPA: 3 Info -
Instructor:
Waiching Sun
CULPA: 1 h-index: 30 Info -
Instructor:
Haim Waisman
CULPA: 3
h-index: 29
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Instructor:
Huiming Yin
CULPA: 1 h-index: 25 Info -
Instructor:
Zhengbo Zou
Info - 1-3 points
A FIRST CRSE/FINITE ELEMENTS
Focus on formulation and application of the finite element to engineering problems such as stress analysis, heat transfer, fluid flow, and electromagnetics. Topics include finite ele?ment formulation for one-dimensional problems, such as trusses, electrical and hydraulic systems; scalar field problems in two dimensions, such as heat transfer; and vector field problems, such as elasticity and finally usage of the commercial finite element program. Students taking ENME E3332 cannot take ENME E4332.
- R 1:10 p.m.-3:40 p.m.
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Instructor:
Jacob Fish
CULPA: 1 Wikipedia h-index: 54 Info - 3 points
Research Training
Research training course. Recommended in preparation for laboratory related research.
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Instructor:
Xuan Di
h-index: 15 Info - 0 points
FIELDWORK
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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Instructor:
Scott T Kelly
Info - 1-1.5 points
INFRASTRUCTURE SYSTEMS OPTIMIZATION
Engineering economic concepts. Basic spreadsheet analysis and programming skills. Subject to instructor's permission. Infrastructure design and systems concepts, analysis, and design under competing/conflicting objectives, transportation network models, traffic assignments, optimization, and the simplex algorithm.
- W 7 p.m.-9:30 p.m.
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Instructor:
Xuan Di
h-index: 15 Info - 3 points
UNCERTAIN/RISK-CIVIL INF SYST
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. Not open to undergraduate students.
- T 4:10 p.m.-6:40 p.m.
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Instructor:
Ioannis Kougioumtzoglou
h-index: 26 Info - 3 points
MICROMECH OF COMPOSITE MAT
An introduction to the constitutive modeling of composite materials: Green’s functions in heterogeneous media, Eshelby’s equivalent inclusion methods, eigenstrains, spherical and ellipsoidal inclusions, dislocations, homogenization of elastic fields, elastic, viscoelastic and elasto-plastic constitutive modeling, micromechanics-based models.
- W 1:10 p.m.-3:40 p.m.
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Instructor:
Huiming Yin
CULPA: 1 h-index: 25 Info - 3 points
MANAGING ENG & CONST PROCESSES
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.
- W 4:10 p.m.-6:40 p.m.
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Instructor:
Ibrahim Odeh
Info - 3 points
DESIGN OF CONSTRUCTION SYSTEMS
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.
- R 1:10 p.m.-3:40 p.m.
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Instructor:
Vincent Tirolo
Info - 3 points
PRIN OF CONSTRUCTN TECHNIQUES
Current methods of construction, cost-effective designs, maintenance, safe work environment. Design functions, constructability, site and environmental issues.
- T 7 p.m.-9:30 p.m.
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Instructor:
Ibrahim Odeh
Info - 3 points
PREV&RESOL OF CONSTR DISPUTES
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.
- M 4:10 p.m.-6:40 p.m.
- 3 points
CAPITAL FACILITY PLANNING/FIN
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.
- F 4:10 p.m.-6:40 p.m.
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Instructor:
Mohammad S Asgari Kachousangi
Info - 3 points
ENVIR,HLTH,SAFETY CONC CONSTR
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.
- M 1:10 p.m.-3:40 p.m.
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Instructor:
Paul Haining
Info - 3 points
INTL CONSTRUCTION MGMT
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.
- R 7 p.m.-9:30 p.m.
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Instructor:
Ibrahim Odeh
Info - 3 points
Real Estate Land Development Engineering
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.
- R 4:10 p.m.-6:40 p.m.
- 3 points
APPLIED USE OF AEC DATA
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.
- T 4:10 p.m.-6:40 p.m.
- 3 points
Construction Engineering and Management
CEM Industry Field Studie
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).
- F 1 p.m.-3:30 p.m.
- F 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
- M 10:30 a.m.-1 p.m.
- 1-3 points
EXPERIMENTL SOLID MECHANCS
Experimental techniques, including photoelasticity, strain measurements, digital image correlation, and other optics in stress analysis, emphasizing engineering applications. Fundamental concepts in solid mechanics and measurement science. Performance of high-quality experimental studies.
- R 4:10 p.m.-6:40 p.m.
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Instructor:
Addis Kidane
Info - 3 points
THEORY OF VIBRATIONS
Frequencies and modes of discrete and continuous elastic systems. Forced vibrations-steady-state and transient motion. Effect of damping. Exact and approximate methods. Applications.
- M 4:10 p.m.-6:40 p.m.
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Instructor:
Raimondo Betti
CULPA: 4
h-index: 31
Info
- 3 points
ADVNCD DSGN-CONCRETE STRUCTURS
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.
- F 4:10 p.m.-6:40 p.m.
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Instructor:
Tom T Panayotidi
CULPA: 3 Info - 3 points
MULTI-HAZARD DESIGN OF STRUCTURES
Fundamental considerations of wave mechanics; design philosophies; reliability and risk concepts; basics of fluid mechanics; design of structures subjected to blast; elements of seismic design; elements of fire design; flood considerations; advanced analysis in support of structural design.
- R 7 p.m.-9:30 p.m.
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Instructor:
Virginia Mosquera
Info - 3 points
GEOTECHNCL ENGNEERNG FUNDMNTLS
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.
- W 7 p.m.-9:30 p.m.
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Instructor:
Songtao Yang
Info - 3 points
COMP SOLID MECHANICS WITH AI
Theoretical, computational, and data-driven/machine learning techniques to derive, test, and validate computer models for solid mechanics (e.g., soil, rubber, and metals). Machine learning and data-driven simulations enabled by deep learning.
- F 1:10 p.m.-3:40 p.m.
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Instructor:
Waiching Sun
CULPA: 1 h-index: 30 Info - 3 points
FINITE ELEMENT ANALYSIS I
Direct stiffness approach for trusses. Strong and weak forms for one-dimensional problems. Galerkin finite element formulation, shape functions, Gauss quadrature, convergence. Multidimensional scalar field problems (heat conduction), triangular and rectangular elements, Isoparametric formulation. Multidimensional vector field problems (linear elasticity). Practical FE modeling with commercial software (ABAQUS). Computer implementation of the finite element method. Advanced topics. Not open to undergraduate students.
- R 1:10 p.m.-3:40 p.m.
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Instructor:
Jacob Fish
CULPA: 1 Wikipedia h-index: 54 Info - 3 points
Research Training
Research training course. Recommended in preparation for laboratory related research.
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Instructor:
Xuan Di
h-index: 15 Info - 0 points
Topics In Civil Engineering
MATERIALS SCI OF CONCRETE
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.
- W 1:10 p.m.-3:40 p.m.
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Instructor:
Shiho Kawashima
h-index: 24 Info - 3 points
FIELDWORK
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.
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Instructor:
Scott T Kelly
Info - 1-2 points
ADV CONTINUUM MECHANICS
Review of continuum mechanics in Cartesian coordinates; tensor calculus and the calculus of variation; large deformations in curvilinear coordinates; electricity problems and applications.
- MR 9 a.m.-11:30 a.m.
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Instructor:
Gautam Dasgupta
CULPA: 3 h-index: 19 Info - 4 points
VISCOELASTICITY AND PLASTICITY
Constitutive equations of viscoelastic and plastic bodies. Formulation and methods of solution of the boundary value, problems of viscoelasticity and plasticity.
- T 9 a.m.-11:30 a.m.
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Instructor:
Gautam Dasgupta
CULPA: 3 h-index: 19 Info - 4 points
CIVIL ENGINEERING RESEARCH
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.
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Instructor:
Raimondo Betti
CULPA: 4
h-index: 31
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Instructor:
Adrian Brugger
h-index: 4 Info -
Instructor:
Gautam Dasgupta
CULPA: 3 h-index: 19 Info -
Instructor:
George Deodatis
CULPA: 6
h-index: 42
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Instructor:
Xuan Di
h-index: 15 Info -
Instructor:
Maria Q Feng
CULPA: 3 h-index: 46 Info -
Instructor:
Jacob Fish
CULPA: 1 Wikipedia h-index: 54 Info -
Instructor:
Marco Giometto
h-index: 9 Info -
Instructor:
Shiho Kawashima
h-index: 24 Info -
Instructor:
Addis Kidane
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Instructor:
Ioannis Kougioumtzoglou
h-index: 26 Info -
Instructor:
Hoe I Ling
h-index: 45 Info -
Instructor:
Marianna Maiaru
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Instructor:
Ibrahim Odeh
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Instructor:
Markus Schlaepfer
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Instructor:
Andrew W Smyth
CULPA: 3 Info -
Instructor:
Waiching Sun
CULPA: 1 h-index: 30 Info -
Instructor:
Haim Waisman
CULPA: 3
h-index: 29
Info
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Instructor:
Huiming Yin
CULPA: 1 h-index: 25 Info - 1-6 points