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14.203 Statics (alternate 22.211)Credits: 3
Discusses vector concepts of forces and moments of forces. Static equilibrium of particles, rigid bodies and simple structures. Static friction forces. Geometric properties of sections.
Pre-Req: 95.141 Physics I; Co-Req: 92.132 Calculus II.
Introduces the concept of stress and strain at a point, stress-temperature relationships, force and deformation analyses of bodies under axial, shearing, flexural, torsional and combined loadings, shear and bending moment diagrams, and Euler Columns.
Pre-Req: 14.203 Statics or 22.211 Statics.
14.205 Dynamics (alternate 22.213)Credits: 3
Vector development of kinematics of particles and rigid bodies with respect to fixed and moving coordinate systems of one,two, and three dimensions. The dynamics of particles, systems of particles, and rigid bodies. Angular momentum and the inertial properties of rigid bodies. Energy, impulse and momentum methods.
Pre-Req: 14.203 Statics or 22.211 Statics.
14.225 Surveying ICredits: 3
A presentation of the basic instruments used in survey processes including distance, angle and level measurements. Analysis and adjustment of random errors. Principles of closed and open traverses. Fieldwork practice in instrument use and office-type projects in contour mapping and the application of contoured topography to highway and water-control projects.
Pre-Reqs: 25.107 Intro to Engineering I, 25.108 Intro to Engineering II; Co-Reqs: 92.132 Calculus II and 14.286 Prob & Stat/Engineers.
Principles and practice of route surveys and designs. Topics include simple and compound circular curves, intersections of straight and curved baselines, vertical alignment principles including parabolic easement curves, earthwork operations and determination of volumes.
Includes office-type projects illustrative of the application of surveying information to Civil
Engineering projects such as water resources, sanitary sewers and property subdivision.
Fieldwork instruction in basic traverse surveys, gathering of topographic information, and the
staking-out of buildings and circular curves. "
Pre-Req: 14.225 Surveying I.
Probability, statistics, reliability and decision with applications in engineering. Probability of events, discrete and continuous random variables, probability density functions and distributions, estimation, regression and correlation techniques, risk and reliability concepts.
Pre-Req or Co-Req: 92.132 Calculus II.
14.301 Fluid MechanicsCredits: 3
Fluid properties, fluid statics, fluid dynamics including continuity, impulse-momentum and energy equations. Pipe flow, turbomachinery, similitude and modeling, laminar and turbulent flow, boundary layer and closed conduct design.
Pre-req: 92.231 Calculus III, 22.213/14.205 Dynamics, 92.236 Eng.Differential Equations.
14.310 Engineering MaterialsCredits: 3
A treatment of the properties of engineering materials that influence the design, construction and maintenance of Civil Engineering works. Included are such materials as ferrous and non-ferrous metals, timber, asphalt, and cementitious materials. Supplemented by laboratory testing of various engineering materials.
Pre-Reqs: 84.122 Chemistry II or 84.136 Honors Chemistry II and 14.204 or 22.212 Strength of Materials.
14.311 Engineering Materials LaboratoryCredits: 1
Experiments and written reports. Testing and measurement techniques and material standards illustrating behavior of materials, including metals, wood, and Portland cement concrete.
14.330 Soil MechanicsCredits: 3
Development of the fundamental principles of soil mechanics as utilized in soil and foundation engineering. Topics include: classification, index properties, strength and stress-strain behavior, effective stress principle, permeability, flow and consolidation. Introduction to basic soil mechanics laboratory practice.
Pre-Reqs: 14.204 Strength of Materials, 14.301 Fluid Mechanics, 14.310 Engineering Materials; Co-Req: 14.333 Geotechnical Lab.
14.332 Environmental Engineering LaboratoryCredits: 1
Laboratory experiments to illustrate analysis of environmental samples and experimental techniques, normally used in support of water and wastewater treatment facilities. Course emphasizes data acquisition and analysis, and engineering report writing.
Co-Req: 14.362 Environmental Engineering.
14.333 Geotechnical LaboratoryCredits: 1
Laboratory experience that illustrates soil mechanics and fluid flow theory. Experiments are conducted in the soils and hydraulics laboratories. Course emphasizes data acquisition and analysis and writing engineering reports.
Co-Req: 14.330 Soil Mechanics.
14.340 Transportation EngineeringCredits: 3
Development of the basic principles pertaining to the movement of people and goods by modern transportation systems. Techno-economic characteristics of the various transportation modes. Aspects of planning, design and operation of land, air and water transportation facilities. Development, structure and function of the U.S. transportation system.
Pre-Reqs: 92.132 Calculus II, Pre-Req or Co-Req: 14.286 Prob & Stats for Engineers, Co-Req: 14.341 Transportation Eng Lab.
14.341 Transportation Engineering LaboratoryCredits: 1
Practice techniques of data collection, analysis and presentation that are commonly used in the planning, design and operation of transportation facilities with primary emphasis on highway systems.
Co-Req: 14.340 Transportation Eng.
14.350 Structural Analysis lCredits: 3
Principles of structural analysis applied to typical civil engineering structures as the initial step in the total design concept. Emphasis on he classical methods of analysis of statically determinate and indeterminate structures. The personal computer as an analytical tool.
Pre-Req: 14.204 Strength of Materials or 22.212 Strength of Materials.
14.352 Reinforced ConcreteCredits: 3
Ultimate strength and elastic behavior of reinforced concrete structural members, continuity in building frames, deflections, shear reinforcement, development length and bar cutoffs, columns and footings.
Pre-Req: 14.310 Engineering Materials and 14.350 Structural Analysis l.
14.362 Environmental EngineeringCredits: 3
Physical, chemical and biological principles of the treatment of water and wastewater are considered along with their application to treatment systems. The system components of wastewater and water treatment plants are studied to provide a basic design capability.
Hazardous waste site remediation is also discussed."
Pre-Reqs: 84.122 Chemistry II and 14.301 or 10.206 or 22.381 Fluid Mechanics; Co-Req: 14.332 Env. Eng. Lab.
14.372 Civil Engineering SystemsCredits: 3
Introduction to methods of operations research, management science and economic analysis used in the design, planning and managing of engineering systems. Main topics covered: systems modeling, optimization concepts, network analysis, mathematical programming, critical path analysis, decision analysis, economic consideration.
Pre-Req: 92.132 Calculus II and 92.231 Calculus III or Co-Req: 92.231 Calculus III.
14.431 Foundation and Soil EngineeringCredits: 3
The application of soil mechanics to the design and analysis of foundations and soil structures. Topics include: soil origin and deposition, subsurface exploration, bearing capacity and settlement analyses, design of shallow foundations, earth pressures, retaining structures, and slope stability.
Pre-Req: 14.330 Soil Mechanics.
14.452 Steel DesignCredits: 3
An introduction to structural steel design with emphasis on use and interpretation of the AISC Manual and LRFD Specifications. Subjects include design of tension, compression, beams, and beam-column members, plus bolted and welded connections. Other topics may include composite beams, plate girders, building connections and plastic analysis and design.
Pre-Req: 14.350 Structural Analysis l.
14.460 Water Resources EngineeringCredits: 3
This course is a continuation and extension of Fluid Mechanics, with a focus on engineering applications of hydraulic and hydrologic engineering. This course covers fundamental concepts of open-channel flow, hydraulic structures, design of open channels, surface-water hydrology, and groundwater hydrology.
Pre-Req: 14.301 Fluid Mechanics.
14.470 Engineering EconomicsCredits: 3
Presentation of mathematical principles of economic analysis, with emphasis on defining alternatives and predicting consequences of proposed investments. Emphasis is placed on the economic, social and environmental impacts of proposed Civil Engineering projects. The attractiveness of investments is judged by present worth, annual worth, rate of return, and benefit-cost ratio techniques. Sensitivity analysis, depreciation and tax impacts in economic studies are also discussed.
Pre-Req: 49.201 Economics I or 49.202 Economics II; Pre-Req or Co-Req: 14.470 Engineering Economics.
14.475 Construction Management ICredits: 3
Development of management skills and techniques to plan, schedule, supervise, and control construction projects. Project estimating; labor costs and productivity; construction plans, specifications and contracts; labor relations; time, cost and quality control; construction equipment and project decision making and financing.
Pre-Req: 14.372 C E Systems; Pre or Co Req:14.470 Engineering Economics.
14.480 Special Topics in Civil EngineeringCredits: 3
Contemporary topics in selected areas of study within civil engineering. Course content is chosen by the instructor to meet the interests of the students.
14.481 Special TopicsCredits: 3
Contemporary topics in selected areas of study within civil engineering. Course content is chosen by the instructor to meet the interests of the students.
14.483 Spec Topics: Civil EngineeringCredits: 3
Contemporary topics in selected areas of study within civil engineering. Course content is chosen by the instructor to meet the interests of the students.
14.485 Capstone DesignCredits: 3
Introduction to the essentials of engineering design and a forum for practicing the design process. Integrates many elements of the curriculum through a comprehensive design project to professional standards. Projects includes the use of open-ended problems, feasibility analysis, complete design process, consideration of alternative solutions, and cost estimation. Students practice team effort, development of a system perspective, communication skills, reporting, and presentations.
Pre-Req: Senior Status.
14.491 Industrial Experience ICredits: 0-12
The new Cooperative Education program for undergraduates combines academic studies with work experience in appropriate positions in the public or private sectors. It permits students to participate in the flexible schedule of study and work that is related to their academic fields of study and to receive academic credit for the work experience. Requires 500 hours of cooperative education engineering experiences, on a full-time or part-time basis, during any academic semester or summer. All co-op work must be pre-approved by the Co-op Coordinator. (Effective with Class of 2001-02, students in CEE are able to earn three credits after the successful completion of both Industrial Experience I and II).
Junior level and 2.0 GPA or higher.
14.492 Industrial Experience IICredits: 3
The new Cooperative Education program for undergraduates combines academic studies with work experience in appropriate positions in the public or private sectors. It permits students to participate in the flexible schedule of study and work that is related to their academic fields of study and to receive academic credit for the work experience. Requires 500 hours of cooperative education engineering experiences, on a full-time or part-time basis, during any academic semester or summer. All co-op work must be pre-approved by the Co-op Coordinator. (Effective with Class of 2001-02, students in CEE are able to earn three credits after the successful completion of both Industrial Experience I and II).
Junior level and 2.0 GPA or higher.