Graduate

Department of Civil Engineering

GRADUATE COURSES

205. Finite Element Methods I

Introduction to the finite element method. Force and stiffness methods. Matrix methods of analysis. Stiffness matrix formulation for axial and bending members. Local and global stiffness matrices. Transformation of stiffness matrices. (2 units)

206. Finite Element Methods II

Energy methods. Displacement functions for structural members. Derivation of load vectors. Analysis of plane stress and plane strain problems. Area coordinates. Constant strain triangle. Isoparametric elements. Prerequisite: CENG 205. (2 units)

207. Finite Element Methods III

Application of finite element method to dynamics of elastic and inelastic bodies. Mass matrices. Analysis of plates and shells. Development of computer code based on finite element theory. Prerequisite: CENG 206. (2 units)

209. Thin Plates and Shells

Methods of analysis of plates of various shapes under various loading and support conditions. Fourier series solutions, energy methods, and numerical finite difference methods. Membrane theory of shells of revolution. Bending theory of cylindrical shells. (4 units)

210. Behavior of Metal Structures

Introduction to first- and second-order analyses of steel structures. Local buckling and interaction between buckling modes. Review of AISC design provisions. Approximate design techniques for steel structures. (2 units)

211. Advanced Strength of Materials

Bending of beams with nonsymmetrical cross section. Curved beams. Shear center. Shear flow in open and closed sections. Torsion of open and closed section members. Energy theorems and their applications. Beams on elastic foundations. Beam analysis using Fourier series. Stress analysis of composite materials. (4 units)

212. Variational Methods in Mechanics

Introduction to fundamental variational principles. Virtual work, minimum and complementary potential energy. Reissner’s and Hamilton’s principles. Applications to the formulation of governing differential equations and boundary conditions for problems in engineering mechanics. (2 units)

214. Theory of Elasticity

Analysis of stress and strain using Cartesian tensors. Compatibility conditions
and the uniqueness theorem. Tensor-.stress function and Boussinesq-Papkovitch displacement potentials. Applications to boundary value problems in three-dimensional elasticity. (4 units)

215. Advanced Construction Materials

Design concepts and behavior of construction materials. Properties related to long-term serviceability, deformation, strength, and failure modes. Physical and chemical properties and environmental limitations. High alloy steel, high-performance concretes, polymers, geotextiles, composites, fabrics, fibers, anchors, and cables. (2 units)

216. Theory of Plasticity

Stress and strain analysis of members whose material is loaded beyond the plastic limit. Perfectly plastic materials. Yield hinges. Yield criteria, slip-line folds. Elastic-plastic analysis of spheres and cylinders. Creep behavior of materials. (2 units)

217. Advanced Theory of Shells

Bending theory of shells. Stress function and numerical methods in shell analysis. Shells of negative curvature and shallow shells. Shells of variable thickness. Prerequisite: CENG 209. (2 units)

218. Structural Dynamics

Analysis and behavior of simple linear oscillators. Natural mode shapes and frequencies for distributed and lumped mass systems. Introduction to nonlinear vibrations. (4 units)

219. Advanced Dynamics

Continuation of CENG 218. Distributed parameter systems. Nonlinear transient dynamics. Dynamic response in the frequency domain. Component mode methods. Prerequisite: CENG 218. (2 units)

221. Stability of Structures

Energy methods. Elastic stability of columns under axial loads and bending moments. Introduction to inelastic stability analysis of columns. Stability analysis of frames. Stability of flat plates and cylindrical shells. Lateral buckling of beams. (4 units)

222. Advanced Structural Analysis

Advanced methods for the analysis of statically indeterminate structures. Analysis by approximate and energy methods. Flexibility and stiffness methods suitable for computer implementation. (4 units)

226. Plastic Theory of Structures

Concepts of plastic behavior of structures. Collapse mechanisms for beams and frames. Applications of energy methods in solution procedures. (2 units)

227. Experimental Stress Analysis

Theory and practice of the photoelastic and Moire methods for determining stresses. Photoelastic coatings. Electrical, mechanical, and optical strain gauges. (2 units)

228. Fracture Mechanics of Solids

Elastic and elastic-plastic fracture criteria. Stress intensity solutions. Metallurgical aspects of toughness. Design and alloy selection. Failure analysis techniques applied to actual engineering problems. (2 units)

229. Mechanical Properties of Materials

Structure of alloyed metals and other crystalline materials. Behavioral theories for engineering materials at low and elevated temperatures. Fatigue and creep behavior. Effect of radiation on mechanical properties. (2 units)

233. Timber Engineering

Design of diaphragms, framing systems, and trusses. Design of manufactured lumber long-span members and connections. A project is required. (2 units)

234. Advanced Steel Structures

Design of connections. Design for local and overall buckling in beams and columns. Introduction to torsion. (2 units)

236. Advanced Concrete Structures

Analysis and design of reinforced concrete beams and columns for flexure, shear, axial load, torsion, and anchorage. Behavior and design of reinforced concrete frame and frame wall structures for gravity and lateral loads. Discussion of ACI code and commentary. Prerequisite: CENG 135. (4 units)

238. Earthquake Engineering I

Review on single- and multi-degree-of-freedom systems. Elastic response and design spectra. Inelastic design considerations. Primary design considerations and lateral load-resisting system design. Issues related to building codes. (2 units)

239. Earthquake Engineering II

Continuation of CENG 238. Seismic detailing. Concrete detailing—steel requirements, hooks, development lengths, anchors, shear walls, and continuity. Steel detailing—moment-resisting connections, bracing, bridge connections, cable restrainers. Example problems and case studies. Timber detailing—strong ties, tie downs, beam-column connections. Masonry design considerations. Prerequisite: CENG 238. (2 units)

240. Composite Structures

Lamination theory. Constitutive relationships. Laminate failure behavior. Testing of composite materials. Theory and design of adhesive and bolted joints. Structural behavior of composites. (4 units)

241. Reliability of Engineering Systems

Introduction to general schemes for reliability assessment of structural systems, structural members, and components. Probability models for loading, mechanical properties of materials, geometrical characteristics, and strength. Selection
and application of reliability models. Imperfection-sensitive reliability models. (2 units)

242. Soil-Structure Interaction

Introduction of soil-structure analysis for evaluating seismic response. Dynamic interaction between the structure and its surrounding soil. Soil-structure interaction models. (2 units)

244. Nonlinear Elasticity

Field equations of nonlinear elastostatics and elastodynamics. Application of the field equations to special problems. Stability and linearization methods. Introduction to static bifurcation problems. (2 units)

246. Masonry Engineering

Design of unreinforced and reinforced masonry structures, including shear-wall and bearing-wall systems. (2 units)

247. Light Gauge Steel Engineering

Design of framing systems, diaphragms, and members. Connection design. Evaluation of proprietary systems. A project is required. (2 units)

248. Plate Girder and Composite Design

Detailed design of plate girders, including tension field action. Design of composite structural components and systems. (2 units)

250. Traffic Engineering: Design and Operations

Basic characteristics of motor vehicle traffic; highway and intersection capacity; applications of traffic-control devices. Traffic design for parking structures; signal design. Traffic safety; design of crash barriers. Prerequisite: CENG 145. (4 units)

256. Public Transportation

Evolution of mass transit in the United States. Characteristics of major components of mass transit: bus, light- and rapid-rail transit. Prominent systems of mass transit in selected major U.S. cities. Paratransit systems. Financing and administering of transit and paratransit systems. New technology applications in mass transit. Course requires students to get hands-on experience on one of the major transit systems in the Bay Area as a study case. (3 units)

297. Thesis Research

By special arrangement. (1–9 units)

299. Independent Study

Special/advanced topics. By special arrangement. (1–6 units)