UA Courses | Civil Engineering

Winter 99/Spring 00 Course Descriptions
Help reading course descriptions
Course numbers link to the Schedule of Classes.

Civil Engineering (C E ) Dept Info - College Info

C E 194 Practicum (1-3) [Rpt./]

C E 199 Independent Study (1-3) [Rpt./]

C E 202 Computer Programming for Civil Engineers (1) I II Introduction to FORTRAN programming; basic operations, subscripting, subprograms; design of problem-solving algorithms; development of programs to solve problems in civil engineering. P, ENGR 102.

C E 210 Engineering Graphics (3) GRD Representations and analysis of systems of orthographic projection and graphical methods used in engineering design and production, correlated with technical sketching. 2ES, 2ED.

C E 214 Statics (3) GRD Equivalent force systems; equilibrium; geometric properties of areas and solids; friction; virtual work; potential energy. Honors section is available. 3ES. P, PHYS 141, MATH 129.

C E 217 Mechanics of Materials (3) GRD Material behavior; relationship between external forces acting on elastic and inelastic bodies and the resulting behavior; stress and deformation of bars, beams, shafts, pressure vessels; stress and strain; combined stresses; columns. Honor section is available. 3ES. P, C E 214.

C E 251 Elementary Surveying (3) I II GRD Theory of measurements and errors; vertical and horizontal control methods; topographic, public land and construction surveys; use of surveying instruments. 2R, 3L. 3ES. P, C E 210, MATH 111.

C E 299 Independent Study (1-3) [Rpt./]

C E 299H Honors Independent Study (1-3) [Rpt./] I

C E 302 Numerical Analysis in Civil Engineering (3) Numerical analysis and use of digital computers in the solution of problems associated with the various fields of civil engineering. P, C E 214, ENGR 170; CR, MATH 254.

C E 310 Probability Statistics in Civil Engineering (3) I II Statistical decision theory and its application in civil engineering. Identification and modeling of non-deterministic problems in civil engineering and the treatment thereof relative to engineering design and decision making. Statistical reliability concepts. P, consult department before enrolling.

C E 320 Fluid Mechanics Laboratory (1) I II Open-channel and closed conduit studies of basic flow phenomena, with emphasis on continuity, conservation of momentum, and exchange of energy; calibration of flow-measuring devices. 1ES. P, or CR, C E 321, A ME 250.

C E 321 Civil Engineering Hydraulics (3) Hydrostatics, continuity, irrotational flow, pressure distributions, weirs and gates, momentum and energy, surface drag, pipe friction, form drag, pipe fitting losses. 3ES. P, C E 214, MATH 223.

C E 322 Water Resources Engineering (3) I II Open-channel flow, natural streams and waterways, hydrologic analysis, fluid measurement apparatus, hydraulic models; economic aspects of water resources. P, C E 321, A ME 250.

C E 330 Structural Engineering I (3) Analysis of statically determinate structures, including beams, frames and trusses; influence lines, virtual work, moment area and conjugate beam; Betti's theorem and Castigliano's theorem. 3ES. P, C E 217.

C E 331 Structural Engineering II (3) Analysis of statically indeterminate beams, frames, and trusses; use of computer programs. 3ES. P, C E 330; CR, C E 302.

C E 336 Structural Design in Steel (3) I II CDT Design of steel members, connections and simple structures, including tension members, laterally supported and unsupported beams, columns, beam-columns, bolted and welded connections; introduction to load and resistance factor design. 3ED. P, C E 330.

C E 337 Structural Design in Concrete (3) Introduction to reinforced concrete design. 3ED. P, C E 330.

C E 340 Soil Engineering (4) I II Physical and mechanical properties of soils, shear strength, consolidation, settlement, lateral earth pressures, and bearing capacity. 3R, 3L. 3ES, 1ED. P, C E 217, CHEM 103B.

C E 360 Transportation Engineering (4) I II CDT Basis for planning, design, and operation of transport facilities; transport modes discussed include mass transit, passenger cars, bicycles, and pedestrian movement. 1ES, 2ED. P, C E 251, SIE 265, A ME 250.

C E 370 Water Supply and Wastewater Systems (3) I II CDT 1.5 ES, 1.5 ED. P, CHEE 203 or C E 321. (Identical with CHEE 370, which is home).

C E 371 Water and Wastewater Treatment Process (3) I 1.5 ES, 2ED. P, CHEE 370. (Identical with CHEE 371, which is home).

C E 380 Materials Laboratory (2) I II Mechanical properties of concrete, concrete aggregates, steel, and other metals as engineering materials. 1R, 3L. 2ES. P, C E 217, CHEM 103B.

C E 394A Junior Field Trip (1) [Rpt./] II Students are urged to take this trip in the junior year. Field Trips.

C E 399 Independent Study (1-3) [Rpt./]

C E 399H Honors Independent Study (1-3) [Rpt./] I II

C E 400 Civil Engineering Design (3) I II Integration of accumulated background in civil engineering course work for application to specific design projects. Interaction with practicing engineers to develop design methodologies. 3ED. P, at least 4 of C E 322, C E 337, C E 340, C E 360, or C E 370.

C E 402 Introduction to Finite Element Methods (3) I II Theory and formulation procedures: energy and residual. One-dimensional problems: stress analysis in axial structures, steady and transient fluid and heat flow, consolidation, wave-propagation, beam-column. Two-dimensional problems: field and plane/axisymmetric, use of computer codes for solution to typical problems. 2ES, 1ED. P, C E 302. May be convened with C E 502.

C E 407 Issues in Professional Engineering Practice (2) I II Law as applied to engineering contracts and contract documents, including specifications; and ethics in engineering. Writing Emphasis Course. P, at least two of C E 322, C E 337, C E 340, C E 360, or C E 370.

C E 410 Probability in Civil Engineering (3) II Outlines the extent of uncertainties under which civil engineering designs and decisions are made. Theory and application. Advanced topics in risk-based engineering design. System reliability concepts. Statistical decision theory and its application in civil engineering. Identifying and modeling, nondeterministic problems in engineering in understanding many recently issued engineering codes. P, consult department before enrolling. May be convened with C E 510.

C E 417 Mechanics of Materials II (3) II Three dimensional analysis of stress and strain, Castigliano's theorems, curved beams, asymmetric bending, shear center, torsion of thin-walled sections, beams on elastic foundation, nonlinear material behavior, membrane stresses in shells. 2ES, 1ED. P, C E 217. May be convened with C E 517.

C E 423 Hydrology (3) I Discussion and analysis of major topics of the hydrologic cycle and their interrelationship, such as rainfall, infiltration, evaporation, and runoff. Statistical and probabilistic methods in water supply and flood hydrology. 2ES, 1ED. P, C E 321. (Identical with HWR 423).

C E 424 Hydraulic Engineering Design (3) II Application of principles of hydraulic analysis to the design of hydraulic systems. Applications will vary and include hydropower systems, stilling basins, open channel distribution and collection systems, pipe networks and pumping systems, drainage problems and other topics. P, C E 322. May be convened with C E 524.

C E 426 Soil and Water Conservation Engineering (3) II S 1.5 ES, 1.5 ED. P, ABE 406 or C E 321 or A ME 331. (Identical with ABE 426, which is home).

C E 427 Computer Applications in Hydraulics (3) I Computer modeling of surface water hydrology, flood plain hydraulics and water distribution systems. Theoretical basis. Application and design studies. 1ES, 2ED. (Identical with HWR 427). May be convened with C E 527.

C E 432 Advanced Structural Design in Steel (3) I Advanced problems in the analysis and design of steel structures including beam columns, plate girders, composite construction, multi-story buildings; static and dynamic lateral and vertical loads; connections; computer applications. 3ED. P, C E 336. May be convened with C E 532.

C E 434 Design of Wood and Masonry Structures (3) I II Determination of gravity and lateral loads on structures. Design of wood structures for axial load and bending; structural wood panels, diaphragms and shear walls. Types of masonry construction. Design of masonry structures for gravity and lateral loads. 3ED. P, C E 331; CR, C E 337. May be convened with C E 534.

C E 437 Advanced Structural Design in Concrete (3) II Advanced problems in the analysis and design of concrete structures, design of slender columns and one- and two-way slabs; lateral and vertical load analysis of bridges and multistory buildings; introduction to design for torsion and seismic forces; use of structural computer programs. 3ED. P, C E 337. May be convened with C E 537.

C E 440 Foundation Engineering (3) II Settlement and bearing capacity of shallow and deep foundations; beam on elastic foundation; design of footings and pile foundations; foundations on metastable soils; the use of computer codes for foundation problems. 1ES, 2ED. P, C E 340. May be convened with C E 540.

C E 441 Earth Structures in Geotechnical Engineering (3) I Stability analysis for earth slopes, including planar, circular piecewise-linear, and composite-surface methods: analyses for static and steady-flow conditions; earth pressure theories and calculations for generalized conditions; design of rigid and flexible retaining structures; design of braced and tie-back shoring systems; design of reinforced earth walls; computer-aided analysis and design. 1ES, 2ED. P, C E 340. May be convened with C E 541.

C E 444 Special Topics In Geomechanics (3) I Introduction to geoenvironmental engineering; physiochemical and microstructural behavior of geomaterials, effect of pollutants, design of waste disposal systems; advanced laboratory testing, geotextiles, space geomechanics, etc. P, C E 340 or consent of instructor. May be convened with C E 544.

C E 452 Engineering Surveys (3) I CDT Solar and Polaris observations; mineral, public, and private land surveys; route surveying, curves, and earthwork; triangulation, photogrammetry, and modern engineering surveys. 2R, 3L. 1.5 ES, 1.5 ED. P, C E 251. May be convened with C E 552.

C E 455 Irrigation Engineering (3) II 1ED, 2ES. P, C E 321 or A ME 331. (Identical with ABE 455, which is home). May be convened with C E 555.

C E 458 Agricultural Drainage and Effluent Treatment (3) II 1.5 ED, 1.5 ES. P, C E 321 or A ME 331. (Identical with ABE 458, which is home). May be convened with C E 558.

C E 461 Highway and Airport Engineering (3) I CDT Materials, construction and structural design of highways and airports. P, C E 340.

C E 462 Bituminous Materials (3) II Manufacture and evaluation tests for the control of bituminous materials used in highway construction and maintenance. 2R, 3L. .5 ES, 2.5 ED. P, C E 340 or consent of department. May be convened with C E 562.

C E 463 Traffic Engineering (3) I Methods for the efficient and safe operation of transport facilities through analysis of capacity, safety, speed, parking, and volume data. 3ED. P, C E 360. May be convened with C E 563.

C E 464 Airport Planning and Design (3) II Location, analysis and design of airports and airport facilities, including aircraft characteristics, site selection, configuration, capacity, access and terminals. 3ED. Field Trips. P, C E 360. May be convened with C E 564.

C E 465 Project Planning and Modeling (3) II Use of systems analysis in contemporary planning, including consideration of social, environmental and physical constraints; study of general and special purpose manual and computer-based simulation and gaming as an engineering and planning tool. .5 ES, 2.5 ED. P, senior status in civil engineering or consult department before enrolling. May be convened with C E 565.

C E 468 Urban Transportation Planning (3) II CDT Transportation planning in relation to urban development; techniques and procedures for developing long-range regional plans. P, C E 360 or consult department before enrolling. (Identical with PLN 468). May be convened with C E 568.

C E 478 Introduction to Hazardous Wastes (3) I II P, CHEE 370 or consult department before enrolling. (Identical with CHEE 478, which is home). May be convened with C E 578.

C E 484 Fundamentals of Industrial and Environmental Health (3) I (Identical with PHL 484, which is home). May be convened with C E 584.

C E 493 Internship (1-5) [Rpt./]

C E 494 Practicum (1-3) [Rpt./]

C E 497W Advanced Cadastral Survey (1-4) II P, prior training and work experience in cadastral surveying. (Identical with RNR 497W, which is home). May be convened with C E 597W.

C E 498 Senior Capstone (1-3) I II

C E 498H Honors Thesis (3) [Rpt./ 2]

C E 499 Independent Study (1-5) [Rpt./]

C E 499H Honors Independent Study (1-3) [Rpt./] I II

C E 502 Introduction to Finite Element Methods (3) I II For a description of course topics see C E 402. Graduate-level requirements include research on a single aspect of the finite element method. (Identical with E M 502). May be convened with C E 402.

C E 503 Subsurface Fluid Dynamics (3) I P, MATH 223 or (preferably) MATH 322 or MATH 422A or MATH 422B; C E 321 or A ME 331. (Identical with HWR 503, which is home).

C E 504 Numerical Methods in Subsurface Hydrology (4) II (Identical with HWR 504, which is home).

C E 510 Probability in Civil Engineering (3) II For a description of course topics see C E 410. Graduate-level requirements include a project paper. May be convened with C E 410.

C E 517 Mechanics of Materials II (3) II For a description of course topics see C E 417. Graduate-level requirements include a research report on a special problem. May be convened with C E 417.

C E 523 Hydrology (3) I Graduate-level requirements include a project paper. (Identical with ARL 523, HWR 523).

C E 524 Hydraulic Engineering Design (3) II For a description of course topics see C E 424. Graduate-level requirements include a research paper and/or a design project. May be convened with C E 424.

C E 525 Water Quality Modeling (3) II Deterministic and stochastic modeling of surface water systems with particular emphasis on water quality management functions. Applications and modifications of Streeter-Phelps technique for predicting oxygen levels in streams. P, C E 321. (Identical with HWR 525).

C E 526 Water Quality Management (3) II P, HWR 525. (Identical with HWR 526, which is home).

C E 527 Computer Applications in Hydraulics (3) I For a description of course topics see C E 427. Graduate-level requirements include a research paper or project. (Identical with HWR 527). May be convened with C E 427.

C E 532 Advanced Structural Design in Steel (3) I For a description of course topics see C E 432. Graduate-level requirements include a comprehensive design project. May be convened with C E 432.

C E 533 Plastic Analysis and Design (3) II Material and member behavior to full plastification; redistribution of forces; plastic design of continuous beams and frames; influence of axial and shear forces; deflections and rotations; alternating plasticity; shakedown analysis. P, C E 432 or consult department before enrolling.

C E 534 Design of Wood and Masonry Structures (3) I II For a description of course topics see C E 434. Graduate-level requirements include a comprehensive design project. May be convened with C E 434.

C E 536 Prestressed Concrete Structures (3) II Behavior, analysis, and design of statically determinate and indeterminate prestressed concrete structures.

C E 537 Advanced Structural Design in Concrete (3) II For a description of course topics see C E 437. Graduate-level requirements may include a research paper or a comprehensive design project. May be convened with C E 437.

C E 540 Foundation Engineering (3) II For a description of course topics see C E 440. Graduate-level requirements include the development of computer codes for the solution of specified foundation problems or an in-depth research paper on a specific aspect of foundation engineering. May be convened with C E 440.

C E 541 Earth Structures in Geotechnical Engineering (3) I For a description of course topics see C E 441. Graduate-level requirements include a research paper and/or a comprehensive design project. May be convened with C E 441.

C E 544 Special Topics In Geomechanics (3) II For a description of course topics see C E 444. Graduate-level requirements include a research paper and/or a comprehensive design project. May be convened with C E 444.

C E 547 Seepage and Earth Dams (3) I Principles of flow in porous media; analytical and approximate solutions of confined and unconfined flow; seepage, erosion, piping and filter design; earth and rock fill dam construction and design; stability analyses. P, C E 340.

C E 548 Numerical Methods in Geotechnical Engineering (3) I Brief statements and applications of numerical methods based on closed-form solutions, finite difference, finite element and boundary element methods for problems involving soil structure interaction such as piles, retaining walls, group piles, underground works; seepage; and consolidation. P, C E 402, C E 340.

C E 551 Probabilistic Methods in Geotechnical Engineering (3) II Randomness and probability, properties of probability distribution, random walk, normal distribution, analysis of flow systems, probabilistic theory of stress distribution, variability of functions, uncertainty and material parameters, reliability applications in slope stability, bearing capacity, stochastic processes. P, C E 340. (Identical with G EN 551).

C E 552 Engineering Surveys (3) I For a description of course topics see C E 452. Graduate-level requirements include a comprehensive surveying project. May be convened with C E 452.

C E 555 Irrigation Engineering (3) II 2ES, 1ED. (Identical with ABE 555, which is home). May be convened with C E 455.

C E 558 Agricultural Drainage and Effluent Treatment (3) II 1.5 ES, 1.5 ED. (Identical with ABE 558, which is home). May be convened with C E 458.

C E 562 Bituminous Materials (3) II For a description of course topics see C E 462. Graduate-level requirements include an in-depth research paper. May be convened with C E 462.

C E 563 Traffic Engineering (3) I For a description of course topics see C E 463. Graduate-level requirements include a research paper or project. May be convened with C E 463.

C E 564 Airport Planning and Design (3) II For a description of course topics see C E 464. Graduate-level requirements include a research paper or project. May be convened with C E 464.

C E 565 Project Planning and Modeling (3) II For a description of course topics see C E 465. Graduate-level requirements include a research paper or project. May be convened with C E 465.

C E 568 Urban Transportation Planning (3) II For a description of course topics see C E 468. Graduate-level requirements include a research paper or project. (Identical with PLN 568). May be convened with C E 468.

C E 571 Water Quality Control (3) II Aspects of water quality maintenance; physical, chemical and biological factors in water and wastewater treatment and natural purification. Degree credit available for nonmajors only. 2R, 3L. P, CHEM 103B. (Identical with WS M 571).

C E 573 Biodegradation of Hazardous Organic Compounds (2-3) I 2R, 3L. P, CHEE 577 or consult department before enrolling. (Identical with CHEE 573, which is home).

C E 574 Environmental Transport Processes (3) I (Identical with CHEE 574, which is home).

C E 577 The Physiological Bases of Microbial Treatment Processes (3) I P, CHEE 370 or consult department before enrolling. (Identical with CHEE 577, which is home).

C E 578 Introduction to Hazardous Wastes (3) I II (Identical with CHEE 578, which is home). May be convened with C E 478.

C E 584 Fundamentals of Industrial and Environmental Health (3) I (Identical with PHL 584, which is home). May be convened with C E 484.

C E 593 Internship (1-5) [Rpt./]

C E 594 Practicum (1-3) [Rpt./]

C E 596A Research Topics (1) II (Identical with E M 596A).

C E 597W Advanced Cadastral Survey (1-4) II (Identical with RNR 597W, which is home). May be convened with C E 497W.

C E 599 Independent Study (1-5) [Rpt./]

C E 606 Wave Propagation in Solids (3) II Stress (acoustic wave propagation and dispersion in infinite solids and finite wave guides), application of wave propagation theory in destructive and nondestructive evaluation of materials and structures; dynamic failure behavior of materials. P, EM 603 or A ME 564A-564B. (Identical with E M 660, A ME 660).

C E 621 Sediment Transportation (3) I Erosion, transportation and deposition of sediments by flowing water; sediment properties and their measurement; bed load and suspended load movement; river behavior and control. P, C E 321.

C E 622 Open Channel Flow (3) I Continuity, energy and momentum principles applied to unsteady flow in open channels. Numerical solutions of kinematic, diffusion and dynamic waves. Applications to dam break problem, overland flow and border irrigation. P, C E 322 or consult department before enrolling.

C E 623 Flow through Hydraulic Structures (3) II Subcritical and supercritical flow through culverts, bridges, spillways, stilling basins, transitions, bends; hydrologic effects on inflow; pumps and turbines. P, C E 322.

C E 624 Planning and Design of Multipurpose Water Resources Projects (3) I Design of water resource systems for surface water supply, flood control, hydropower and navigation, either as single purpose or as multipurpose projects; brief review of environmental, economic and legal aspects. Field Trips. P, C E 321, C E 423.

C E 632 Infrastructure Rehabilitation (3) I Status of infrastructure and causes of deterioration of constructed facilities. Strengthening of bridges and buildings. Application of advanced modern materials such as fiber composites in new structures and for rehabilitation of existing structures. P, C E 331, C E 336, C E 337.

C E 633 Reinforced Concrete (3) I Inelastic behavior of beams and columns; short- and long-term beam deflections; combined bending, shear, and torsion in beams; behavior under load reversals; analysis and design of beam to column connections and shear walls. P, C E 437 or consult department before enrolling.

C E 637 Soil-Structure Interaction (3) I Definition of soil-structure interaction, static and dynamic loading, analytic and computer solutions, two and three dimensional structure foundation combinations. P, C E 340 or C E 548 or consent of instructor.

C E 640 Advanced Soil Mechanics (3) I Site investigation and in situ testing; shear strength of sands and clays; interpretation of laboratory test results; consolidation theory: one-dimensional infinitesimal and finite strain; slope stability. P, C E 340.

C E 641 Advanced Foundation Engineering (3) II Shallow foundations, pile foundations, sheetpiles, bulkheads. P, C E 340.

C E 645 Geoenvironmental Engineering (3) II Interaction of environmental and geo-technology; physiochemical properties and mechanism of pollutant transport; effects on soil and foundation behavior and ground water, analytical and numerical modeling, design of geotechnical structures and waste contaminant systems. P, C E 340 or C E 544 or consent of instructor.

C E 646 Soil Dynamics and Machine Foundations (3) I Soil behavior under dynamic loads, measurement of dynamic soil properties, soil liquefaction, wave propagation through soils, vibration analysis of shallow and deep foundations, machine foundation design. Case histories and rehabilitation. P, C E 640.

C E 648 Constitutive Laws for Engineering Materials (3) I Statement of axioms of continuum mechanics. Strain, stress and nonlinear behavior. Laboratory testing including hyperelasticity, hypoelasticity, rate type models, plasticity review, hardening, volume change and dilatancy, softening, inherent and induced anisotropy, laboratory testing and implementation. P, C E 603, E M 505 or consult department before enrolling. (Identical with E M 648).

C E 655 Stochastic Hydrology (3) I [Taught alternate years 1999 - 2000] P, basic statistics and hydrology. (Identical with HWR 655, which is home).

C E 661 Structural Design of Flexible Pavements (3) I Analysis of loads, stresses, material characteristics, and environmental factors for the theoretical and practical design, construction and maintenance of pavements. P, C E 340, C E 361.

C E 662 Structural Design in Rigid Pavements (3) II Analysis of loads, stresses, material characteristics, and environmental factors for the theoretical and practical design, construction and maintenance of these pavements. P, C E 361, C E 340.

C E 664 Transportation Engineering (3) I Economic analysis of transport projects, including rural and urban roadways, control systems, and mass transit; discussion of environmental and financial factors. P, C E 463 or C E 563.

C E 665 Quick Response Transportation Planning Methods (3) I Quick response transportation tools for subarea, problem and policy analysis, and strategic planning in the urban setting. (Identical with PLN 665).

C E 666 Highway Geometric Design (3) I Study of geometric elements of streets and highways, with emphasis on analysis and design for safety. P, C E 563 or C E 463.

C E 667 Traffic Operations and Safety (3) II Application of traffic control devices for street and highways, design of traffic control systems, analysis and management of highway traffic, evaluation of safety. P, C E 463 or C E 563.

C E 668 Urban Public Transportation Systems (3) I Development, operation, management, financing, evaluation and travel demand estimation for urban public transportation systems. (Identical with PLN 668).

C E 673 Advances in Water and Waste Reclamation and Reuse (2) I P, CHEE 675. (Identical with CHEE 673, which is home).

C E 675 Wastewater Treatment (3) I P, CHEE 370. (Identical with CHEE 675, which is home).

C E 676 Advanced Water Treatment System Designs (3) II (Identical with CHEE 676, which is home).

C E 900 Research (1-3) [Rpt./]

C E 909 Master's Report (1-3) [Rpt./]

C E 910 Thesis (1-6) [Rpt./]

C E 920 Dissertation (1-12) [Rpt./]

C E 930 Supplementary Registration (1-12) [Rpt./]

Page last updated: May 20, 2013