Foundation of Aerospace Engineering
FOUNDATION OF AEROSPACE E
History and development of aviation and spaceflight; application of fundamental physics to analyze atmospheric and space flight; core principles of aerodynamics, propulsion, and flight mechanics; basic aircraft performance and stability characteristics; influence of space and atmospheric environment on vehicles; key lightweight materials and structural design considerations in aerospace applications. Course intended for undergraduate students. Students who take AERO E3001 may not take AERO E4001.
- T 1:10 p.m.-3:40 p.m.
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Instructor:
Marianna Maiaru
Info - 3 points
MECHANICS
Elements of statics; dynamics of a particle and systems of particles.
- MWF 11:40 a.m.-12:55 p.m.
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Instructor:
Addis Kidane
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
Info
- 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 11:40 a.m.-12:55 p.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.
- R 10 a.m.-noon
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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.
- W 4:10 p.m.-6:40 p.m.
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Instructor:
Marco Giometto
h-index: 9 Info - 4 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
Foundation of Aerospace Engineering
FOUNDATION OF AEROSPACE E
History and development of aviation and spaceflight; application of fundamental physics to analyze atmospheric and space flight; core principles of aerodynamics, propulsion, and flight mechanics; basic aircraft performance and stability characteristics; influence of space and atmospheric environment on vehicles; key lightweight materials and structural design considerations in aerospace applications. Course intended for graduate students. Students who have previously taken AERO E3001 may not take AERO E4001.
- T 1:10 p.m.-3:40 p.m.
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Instructor:
Marianna Maiaru
Info - 3 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
Sustainable Urban Systems Engineering
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).
- M 1:10 p.m.-3:40 p.m.
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Instructor:
Markus Schlaepfer
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
Mechanics of Fiber-Reinforced Composites
MECH FIBER-REINFORCED COM
Overview of composite materials, including history, background, and manufacturing processes. Macro-mechanics: anisotropic elasticity and stress transformation. Micro-mechanics: Rule of Mixture, Composites Cylinder Model (CCM) and other models. Macro-mechanics: Classic Lamination Theory (CLT). Hygrothermal effects, residual stresses, Composite mechanical testing, fabrication. Failure modes and lamina-based failure theories. Bending and Buckling of composite plates. ICME of Composites (nano-, micro-, meso- and macro-scale analysis, experimental validation, process modeling, integration).
- T 7 p.m.-9:30 p.m.
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Instructor:
Marianna Maiaru
Info - 3 points
Advanced Analysis and Design of Structur
ADV ANALYSIS AND DESIGN O
Advanced analysis and design methodologies and impact on efficient use of building materials. Effects on quality and safety in design of structures. Utilization of advanced techniques as prescribed by building code requirements for steel and concrete structures (AISC and ACI).
- W 7 p.m.-9:30 p.m.
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Instructor:
Tom T Panayotidi
CULPA: 3 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.
- T 4:10 p.m.-6:40 p.m.
- 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:
Dominick Pilla
Info - 3 points
CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY LAW
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.
- M 7 p.m.-9:30 p.m.
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Instructor:
Steven Charney
Info - 3 points
THRY/PRACT OF VIRTAL DSGN CONS
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.
- M 4:10 p.m.-6:40 p.m.
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Instructor:
Ayse Polat
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
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.
- W 7 p.m.-9:30 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).
- W 1:10 p.m.-3:40 p.m.
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Instructor:
Ibrahim Odeh
Info - 1-3 points
THEORY OF PLATES AND SHELLS
Static flexural response of thin, elastic, rectangular, and circular plates. Exact (series) and approximate (Ritz) solutions. Circular cylindrical shells. Axisymmetric and non-axisymmetric membrane theory. Shells of arbitrary shape.
- R 4:10 p.m.-6:40 p.m.
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Instructor:
Gautam Dasgupta
CULPA: 3 h-index: 19 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.
- M 7 p.m.-9:30 p.m.
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Instructor:
Songtao Yang
Info - 3 points
Applied Machine Learning in Civil Engine
APPLIED ML IN CIVIL ENG
Utilization of data in everyday civil infrastructure. Optimization of decision-making for owners, facility managers, and policy-makers based on predictive results. Provides students with basic understanding of machine learning concepts and methods to formulate civil engineering problems to prediction problems. Introduces students to classic machine learning algorithms, deep learning algorithms, algorithmic thinking, and probabilistic views, and their applications in existing civil engineering problems.
- W 4:10 p.m.-6:40 p.m.
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Instructor:
Zhengbo Zou
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
PRIN/APP SENSORS STRC HLTH MON
Concepts, principles, and applications of various sensors for sensing structural parameters and nondestructive evaluation techniques for subsurface inspection, data acquisition, and signal processing techniques. Lectures, demonstrations, and hands-on laboratory experiments.
- W 10:10 a.m.-12:40 p.m.
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Instructor:
Maria Q Feng
CULPA: 3 h-index: 46 Info - 3 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.
- MF 9 a.m.-11:30 a.m.
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Instructor:
Gautam Dasgupta
CULPA: 3 h-index: 19 Info - 4 points