printer friendly pageCEE 289: Random Vibrations
Introduction to random processes. Correlation and power spectral density functions. Stochastic dynamic analysis of multi-degree-of-freedom structures subjected to stationary and non-stationary random excitations. Crossing rates, first-excursion probability, and distributions of peaks and extremes. Applications in earthquake, wind, and ocean engineering. Prerequisite: 203 or equivalent.
Terms: not given this year
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Units: 3-4
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Grading: Letter or Credit/No Credit
CEE 290: Structural Performance and Failures
Basic concepts in the definition of satisfactory structural performance; key elements in structural performance; types of failures, ranging from reduced serviceability to total collapse; failure sources and their root cause allocation, emphasizing design/construction process failures; failure prevention mechanisms; illustration with real life examples.
Terms: Spr
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Units: 2
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Grading: Letter (ABCD/NP)
Instructors:
Moncarz, P. (PI)
CEE 291: Solid Mechanics
Introduction to vectors and tensors; kinematics, deformation, forces, and stress concept of continua and structures; balance principles; aspects of objectivity; hyperelastic materials; thermodynamics of materials; variational principles; applications to structural engineering.
Terms: Aut
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Units: 3
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Grading: Letter or Credit/No Credit
Instructors:
Linder, C. (PI)
CEE 292: Computational Micromechanics
Thermodynamics of general internal variable formulations of inelasticity; 1D and 3D material models at small strains (nonlinear elasticity, viscoelasticity, plasticity, damage); development of efficient algorithms and finite element implementations; micromechanical based crystal plasticity models; review of nonlinear continuum mechanics; micromechanical based finite deformation rubber elasticity models; introduction to homogenization methods and micro-macro transitions. Prerequisite:
CEE 281 or equivalent.
Terms: Spr
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Units: 3
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Grading: Letter or Credit/No Credit
Instructors:
Linder, C. (PI)
CEE 293: Foundations and Earth Structures
Types, characteristics, analysis, and design of shallow and deep foundations; rigid and flexible retaining walls; braced excavations; settlement of footings in sands and clays; slope stability analysis by method of slices including search algorithms for the critical slip surface. Prerequisite: 101C or equivalent.
Terms: Win
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Units: 3
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Grading: Letter or Credit/No Credit
Instructors:
Wren, J. (PI)
CEE 294: Computational Poromechanics
Continuum and finite element formulations of steady-state and transient fluid conduction problems on geomechanics; elliptic, parabolic, and hyperbolic systems; variational inequality and free-boundary problems; three-dimensional consolidation theory; undrained condition, mesh locking, B-bar and strain projection methods; finite element formulations of multiphase dynamic problems. Computing assignments. Prerequisite:
CEE 281 or equivalent.
Terms: Spr
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Units: 3
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Grading: Letter or Credit/No Credit
Instructors:
Borja, R. (PI)
CEE 295: Plasticity Modeling and Computation
Rate-independent elastoplasticity; classical plasticity models for metals and cohesive-frictional materials; cap plasticity models for porous materials; return-mapping algorithm; shear bands, faults, and other discontinuities; Lagrange multipliers, penalty and augmented Lagrangian methods for frictional contact; multiscale techniques: extended finite element and strong discontinuity methods; fault rupture dynamics with bulk plasticity. Prerequisite:
CEE 281 or equivalent.
Terms: given next year
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Units: 3
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Grading: Letter or Credit/No Credit
CEE 296: Special Topics in Fluid-Solid Interactions
Civil, mechanical, and biomedical engineering. Topics include surge and wave impact on structures, tsunami induced sediment transport and scour, wave-soil interactions, dam-reservoir-foundation interactions, shock and blast loads on composite structures, hydroelastic tailoring of composite structures, and blood-vessel interactions. Term project.
Terms: not given this year
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Units: 2
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Grading: Letter or Credit/No Credit
CEE 297: Issues in Geotechnical and Environmental Failures
Causes and consequences of the failure of buildings, earth structures, waste storage, and high hazard facilities in contact with the environment; technical, ethical, economic, legal, and business aspects; failure analysis and forensic problems; prevention, liability, and dispute management. Case histories including earthquake, flood, and hazardous waste facilities. Student observation, participation in active lawsuits where possible.
Terms: not given this year
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Units: 3
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Grading: Letter (ABCD/NP)
CEE 297M: Managing Critical Infrastructure
Safe and effective performance of infrastructure systems is critical to our economy, quality of life and safety. This course will present topics associated with risk analysis and management of critical civil infrastructure systems, tolerable risk and community resilience. Methods of risk analysis including systems analysis, reliability analysis, expert elicitation and systems analysis for spatially distributed infrastructure systems will be presented. Aspects of seismic and flood risk analysis will also be discussed. Case histories and lessons learned from Hurricane Katrina, Tohoku earthquake, among others will be presented. The evolution of change in the risk management of civil infrastructure systems; how they are analyzed, designed and operated is discussed. Guest speakers. Student presentations. (Prerequisite:
CEE 203 or equivalent)
Terms: Spr
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Units: 2
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Grading: Letter or Credit/No Credit
Instructors:
McCann, M. (PI)
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