M.Eng. Specialization in Structural Engineering
The graduate program stresses applied research for the practicing engineer. The goal is to prepare you to solve more sophisticated design problems that will help you advance in your engineering career. Small classes promote interaction with the faculty and keep you up to date with the most recent technology. This is combined with research projects that offer you the opportunity to become an expert in your chosen field.
Requirements for M. Eng., Specialization in Structural Engineering (30 credits)
| Core Courses (18 credits required) |
| CE 500 Advanced Mechanics of Materials |
3 |
| CE 507 Finite Element Analysis |
3 |
| CE 530 Geotechnical Engineering II |
3 |
CE 540 Ana. Indeterminate Structures
|
3 |
CE 541 Structural Concrete Design II
|
3 |
CE 542 Structural Steel Design II
|
3 |
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| Mathematics (3 credits required) |
M 515 Methods of Applied Mathematics I or M 517 Applied Engr Statistics
|
3 |
| Engineering Management (3 credits required) |
| EM 601 Engineering Program Management |
3 |
| Independent Studies (3 credits required) |
| CE 600 Independent Study |
3-9 |
| Electives (3 credits from the following list) |
| CE 502 Groundwater Hydrology |
3 |
CE 503 Geographic Info Systems in Practice
|
3 |
| CE 510 Simulation and Modeling of Transportation Systems |
3 |
| CE 512 Traffic Flow Theory & Analysis |
3 |
| CE 514 Urban Transportation Planning |
3 |
CE 516 Public Transportation Sys
|
3 |
CE 518 Advanced Highway Engineering
|
3 |
| CE 523 Engineering Hydrology |
3 |
| CE 600 Graduate Project in Civil Engineering |
3 |
| CE 601 Structural Dynamics |
3 |
| M 515 Methods of Applied Math I |
3 |
| M 517 Applied Engineering Statistics |
3 |
| Any approved graduate course |
3 |
Research Topics:
- Earthquake Resistant Structural Design
- Reinforced Concrete and Steel Structural Systems
- Progressive Collapse Mitigation
- Structural Mechanics and Finite Element Methods
Student Projects:
- Investigation, Analysis, and Rehabilitation of Large Reinforced Concrete Beams for the Original, Deteriorated, and Rebuilt Conditions
- Application of Geographic Information System (GIS) to Pavement Management Systems (PMS)
- Use of Neural Networks in Civil Engineering Practice
- Design of a Chamber for Safe Disposal of PEN Explosive Caps
- North Connector Roadway Design
