printer friendly pageCEE 282: Nonlinear Structural Analysis
Introduction to methods of geometric and material nonlinear analysis, emphasizing modeling approaches for framed structures. Large-displacement analysis, concentrated and distributed plasticity models, and nonlinear solution methods. Applications to frame stability and performance-based seismic design. Assignments emphasize computer implementation and applications. Prerequisites: 280, 286 or equivalent.
Terms: Win
| Units: 3-4
Instructors:
Deierlein, G. (PI)
CEE 283: Structural Dynamics
Vibrations and dynamic response of simple structures under time dependent loads; dynamic analysis of single and multiple degrees of freedom systems; support motion; response spectra.
Terms: Win
| Units: 3-4
Instructors:
Law, K. (PI)
CEE 284: Finite Element Methods in Structural Dynamics
Methods of structural dynamics for discretized and continuous systems in free and forced vibration, modal analysis; numerical methods; introduction to nonlinear dynamics; advanced topics. Prerequisites: 280, 283.
Terms: Spr
| Units: 3-4
Instructors:
Law, K. (PI)
CEE 286: Advanced Modeling and Design of Structural Concrete
Concepts and application of strut and tie modeling. Prestressed concrete for building and bridge design. Course project integrating computer simulation and physical experimentation of a structural concrete component.
Terms: Aut
| Units: 3-4
Instructors:
Billington, S. (PI)
CEE 287: Earthquake Resistant Design and Construction
Evaluation, design, and construction of structures in seismic regions. Factors influencing earthquake ground motions, design spectra, design of linear and nonlinear single- and multiple-degree-of-freedom-system structures, design of structures to minimize damage, force-based and displacement-based design methods, capacity design, detailing and construction of steel and reinforced concrete structures, introduction to performance-based design, seismic isolation, and energy dissipation. Prerequisites: 283, 285. Recommended: 282, 288.
Terms: Spr
| Units: 3-4
Instructors:
Miranda, E. (PI)
CEE 288: Earthquake Hazard and Risk Analysis
Earthquake phenomena, faulting, ground motion, earthquake hazard formulation, effects of earthquakes on manmade structures, response spectra, Fourier spectra, soil effects on ground motion and structural damage, methods for structural damage evaluation, and formulation of the performance-based earthquake engineering problems. Prerequisites: 203, 283.
Terms: Win
| Units: 3-4
Instructors:
Kiremidjian, A. (PI)
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
| Units: 2
Instructors:
Moncarz, P. (PI)
CEE 293: Foundation Engineering
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. Special seminars by guest speakers; computing assignment. Prerequisite: 101C or equivalent.
Terms: Win
| Units: 3
Instructors:
Borja, R. (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:
ME 335A or equivalent.
Terms: Spr
| Units: 3
Instructors:
Borja, R. (PI)
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: Spr
| Units: 3
Instructors:
Borja, R. (PI)
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Meehan, R. (PI)
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