• CE501 Advanced Geotechnical Engineering
• CE503 Principles of Structural Stability
• CE505 Strengthening and Repair of Concrete Structures
• CE509 The Design of Mu
• CE507 Advanced Reinforced Concrete Design
• ltistory Buildings
• CE511 Structural Timber Design
• CE513 Laboratory Testing of Geomaterials
• CE515 Reliability-based Design in Civil Engineering
• CE517 Connections for Timber Structures
• CE519 Numerical Methods in Environmental Engineering
• CE525 Bridge Engineering
• CE527 Advanced Numerical Methods used in Civil Engineering
• CE531 Principles of Soil Mechanics
• CE535 Advanced Foundation Engineering
• CE537 Slope Stability and Earth-Retaining Structures
• CE539 Geosynthetics in Geotechnical Engineering
• CE541 Advanced Topics in Civil Engineering
• CE551 Finite Element Method
• CE571 Water and Waste Water Treatment Processes
• CE577 Environmental Monitoring
• CE583 Environmental Impact Assessment
• CE585 Waste Management
• CE587 Water Chemistry
• CE589 Environmental Management
• CE591 Arctic Construction Engineering
• CE593 Analysis in Contaminant Hydrogeology
• CE595 Design and Analysis for Blast Effect on Structures
• CE599 Introduction to Unsaturated Soils
• PR500 Project
• TH500 Thesis (Master's Level)
• TH600 Thesis (Doctoral Level)
• CP600 Comprehensive Examination (Doctoral)

CE501 Advanced Geotechnical Engineering

An advanced study using a combination of case-histories and numerical modeling to explore geotechnical engineering practice. The course covers advanced design and modeling topics in geotechnical engineering using a wide range of examples from the literature. The relationship between predicted and observed behaviour is explored using numerical methods as well as traditional prediction methods.

Lectures and Laboratory:

3 periods per week (one term)

Credit(s):

1

CE503 Principles Of Structural Stability

Topics include:

1. for frames: torsion constant, geometric Stiffness matrix, eigenvalues and eigenvectors, stability stiffness matrix, bowing stiffness matrix, superposition for axially loaded members having transverse loads, total potential energy and frame instability.
2. for plates: bending stiffness matrix, geometric stiffness matrix, critical loads in plate structures.

Lectures:

3 periods per week (one term)

Credit(s):

1

CE505 Strengthening And Repair Of Concrete Structures

This course provides an overview of methods that can be applied to assess, rehabilitate or strengthen damaged or under strength concrete structures. Deterioration mechanisms that affect concrete structures will be covered, including severe environmental and loading conditions. Approaches and test methods to inspect and assess existing concrete structures will be investigated. Repair strategies and techniques will be considered for concrete as a construction material and for reinforced and prestressed concrete structures. Strengthening techniques will include the application of fiber reinforced polymer materials. Protective measures suitable for extending the life of concrete structures and structural health monitoring will also be discussed.

Lectures and Laboratory:

3 periods per week (one term)

Credit(s):

1

CE507 Advanced Reinforced Concrete Design

Topics include concrete technology; a review of ultimate strength design procedures; ultimate strength of concrete frame and slab structures; ultimate strength of concrete bridges; concrete members subjected to combined loadings; precast, pretensioned-concrete structures; current research in reinforced concrete.

Lectures:

3 periods per week (one term)

Credit(s):

1

CE509 The Design And Analysis Of Multi-storey Buildings

The basic methods and computational techniques used to design multi-storey buildings will be discussed using case studies where appropriate. Topics will include classification, history and social-environmental implications of tall buildings, structural systems; architectural and structural design processes; analysis and design of components in the conceptual, preliminary and final design stages; use of computers in multi-storey building design.

Lectures:

3 periods per week (one term)

Credit(s):

1

CE511 Structural Timber Design

The course content focuses on the behaviour and design of timber structures. Topics included: wood as a material, design of members (bending, tension, compression), connections, new manufactured wood products, glulam beams and arches, shearwalls and diaphragms, timber bridge decks, inspection and problems encountered in timber structures.

Lectures:

3 periods per week (one term)

Credit(s):

1

CE513 Laboratory Testing of Geomaterials

A laboratory course for testing of geomaterials. This is a hands-on course to give students the opportunity to gain experience performing laboratory tests on geomaterials as well as interpretation of the results. Tests to be covered include index tests as well as higher level tests.

Lectures:

3 periods per week (one term)

Credit(s):

1

CE515Reliability-Based Design in Civil Engineering

This course provides an introduction to the general problem of consistent evaluation of the safety of structures and presents the associated methods of analysis. Topics will provide a unified view of the techniques of and theory for the analysis and prediction of the reliability of structures using probability theory. How building codes are formulated to be optimum for the range of structures for which they are likely to be used will be discussed. Emphasis will be on problem solving.

Lectures:

3 periods per week (one term)

Credit(s):

1

CE517 Connections For Timber Structures

This course includes the study of the ductile and brittle failure modes of connections in timber structures for the various fasteners and direction of loading. Specific topics covered are: European Yield Model, Lantos group effect theory, proposed wood brittle failure mode design equations. The analysis and design of both timber and steel components in a connection are presented.

Prerequisite:

CE511 or an equivalent

Lectures:

3 periods per week (one term)

Credit(s):

1

CE519 Numerical Methods in Environmental Engineering

The primary objective of this course is to familiarize the student with advanced numerical methods of importance to environmental engineering. An overview of numerical methods commonly applied to solve problems in environmental engineering and water resources will be provided. Both deterministic and stochastic approaches will be addressed. The fundamentals of finite difference and finite element solutions, linear-systems approaches, and neural network solutions will be examined using practical examples. Illustrative differential equations in environmental engineering, such as the advective-dispersive solute transport equation, will be derived and solved using numerical approaches covered in the course. Numerical models commonly used to solve environmental engineering problems in surface water and groundwater will be covered. Finally, recent case-studies will be presented and discussed. Some experience with a programming language (such as FORTRAN, DELPHI, C++, or Visual Basic), knowledge of water quality parameters of concern, an understanding of basic hydrodynamics of rivers, and a basic understanding of hydrogeology, although not essential, would be assets.

Lectures:

3 periods per week (one term)

Credit(s):

1

CE525 Bridge Engineering

This course is intended to give the basic knowledge in bridge engineering including bridge design, construction and management. Topics in the introduction will cover problems of basic bridge conception and selection of bridge micro location, environmental consequences of bridge construction and aesthetics of bridges. Design loads, load factors and load combinations based on actual Codes will also be included. The main part of the course will focus on important topics in superstructure and substructure design and analysis, including concrete, steel, timber and composite bridges of short, medium and long span. Some topics in design and construction of special bridges (military bridges, movable bridges, etc.) will also be given. Recent developments in bridges (continuous and integral bridges, bridges which include modern FRP materials, etc.) will be given. Finally, basic topics in bridge management including bridge maintenance, capacity rating, evaluation and rehabilitation of existing bridges will be introduced. Throughout the course examples will be given including those of good design and those that failed. Students will be expected to work on a term design project.

Lectures:

3 periods per week (one term)

Credit(s):

1

CE527 Advanced Numerical Methods In Civil Engineering

The course is a follow up of two undergraduate courses of numerical analysis (CEE317 & CEE319) and is intended to upgrade the learning of modelling civil engineering applications using numerical procedures. Topics will cover the solutions of systems of equations, the finite difference and finite element method. Lectures will be supplemented with student presentations and computer work. Students are expected to perform spreadsheet programming Lectures - 4 periods per week (one term)

Lectures:

4 periods per week (one term)

Credit(s):

1

CE531 Principles Of Soil Mechanics

This course examines the physio-chemical properties of soils and the effect of these factors on such soil properties as plasticity, compaction, swelling and permeability. Concepts of shear strength and volume change in soils and their application to a range of engineering problems. The course will also study of the origin, formation and special problems of the natural soil deposits of Canada. An advanced study of the laboratory testing of soils.

Lectures:

4 periods per week (one term)

Credit(s):

1

CE535 Advanced Foundation Engineering

Advanced studies of the following topics: Site investigation; principles of foundation design, shallow and deep foundations; soil dynamics and machinery bases; tunnels; instrumentation and construction techniques.

Lectures:

3 periods per week (one term)

Credit(s):

1

CE537 Slope Stability And Earth Retaining Structures

This course focuses on the study of natural slopes, cut slopes and constructed embankments; classification of earth and rock movements; field investigations and instrumentation; corrective and control measures. Also studied is the design of earth retaining structures and excavations.

Lectures:

3 periods per week (one term)

Credit(s):

1

CE539 Geosynthetics In Geotechnical Engineering

Topics include: types of geosynthetics and manufacturing processes; properties and test methods; methods of analysis and design for geosynthetics used for separation, filtration, soil reinforcement, erosion control and liquid/hazardous waste containment.

Lectures:

3 periods per week (one term)

Credit(s):

1

CE541 Advanced Topics In Civil Engineering

The topics of this course are adjusted to the specific requirements of the candidates. Typical complementary topics for this course would include, but are not be limited to, advanced composite materials, fracture mechanics of wood structures, bridge engineering, advanced treatment and environmental remediation processes, seismic design of earth structures, the effects of blast material behaviour on structures, advanced topics in groundwater modelling.

Lectures:

3 periods per week (one term)

Credit(s):

1

CE551 Finite Element Method

This course is an introduction to engineering and finite element analysis. Topics include: direct approach and variational formulation; displacement functions and the equilibrium method; outline of some aspects of physical and geometrical non linear problems. The course will introduce applications to different problems depending on student interest and research work. Lectures - 3 periods per week (one term)

Lectures:

3 periods per week (one term)

Credit(s):

1

CE571 Water And Wastewater Treatment Processes

The course examines the principles and application of the physical, chemical and biological treatment of wastewater including aspects of soil systems, stabilization ponds, the activated sludge process, anaerobic and aerobic digestion, oxygen transfer, the treatment and disposal of sludge, quantity and quality analysis, sedimentation, thickening flotation, centrifugation, filtration, coagulation and flocculation, porous membrane techniques, ion exchange, absorption and disinfection. Laboratory exercises designed to illustrate some of the basic fundamentals will also be carried out. Lectures - 3 periods per week; Laboratory - 2 periods per week (one term)

Laboratory exercises designed to illustrate some of the basic fundamentals will also be carried out.

Lectures:

3 periods per week; Laboratory - 2 periods per week (one term)

Credit(s):

1

CE577 Environmental Characterisation And Monitoring

This course provides an overview of current practice in environmental characterization and monitoring. Lectures presenting the material are augmented by equipment demonstrations and field exercises when opportunities arise from current research projects. Topics covered include: Statistical considerations of environmental sampling and monitoring; subsurface characterization protocols and technologies; sampling and monitoring of surface water, storm/sewer water and atmospheric environments and; health and safety considerations at contaminated sites.

Lectures:

3 periods per week; Laboratory - 2 periods per week (one term)

Credit(s):

1

CE583 Environmental Impact Assessment

The course will cover the following subjects: General concepts of the environmental impact of engineering projects, laws and regulations, ecological parameter evaluations and weighting factors, assessment techniques such as Batelle, McHarg and Corridor, case studies.

Lectures:

3 periods per week (one term)

Credit(s):

1

CE585 Waste Management

This course deals with the generation, transport and treatment of solid and hazardous wastes in industrialized communities. Problems associated with waste disposed of by traditional means will be investigated. The design of engineered landfills for both domestic and hazardous material will be covered. Alternatives to landfill will be studied and discussed in terms of their social and environmental impact.

Lectures:

3 periods per week (one term)

Credit(s):

1

CE587 Water Chemistry

Topics include: aspects of chemical kinetics; rate laws and reaction mechanisms; chemical thermodynamics; equilibrium of single and multiprotic acids; pC pH diagrams; the carbonate system; coordination chemistry, inorganic and organic complexes; redox reactions; heavy metals and other pollutants' behaviour in the environment At the end of the course, the student should be able to calculate or to estimate the equilibrium concentration of various inorganic and some organic chemicals in water exposed to reagents in solid, liquid, and gaseous forms (e.g., soils, atmosphere). The student should also be able to understand the operating principles and data requirements of chemical equilibrium calculation programs.

Lectures:

3 periods per week (one term)

Credit(s):

CE589 Environmental Management

This course examines selected engineering approaches to management and planning of physical systems. Topics covered include: standards and criteria; indices as measures of performance; mathematical structure and aggregation of sub-indices proposed for air, water, noise and quality of life; environmental damage functions; introduction to systems planning; multiobjective planning and location of optimalities; linear and dynamic programming.

Lectures:

3 periods per week (one term)

Credit(s):

1

CE591 Arctic Construction Engineering

Topics include an introduction to the northern climate and permafrost; the design of roads, runways, building foundations and housing for the arctic; and the provision of municipal services including water treatment and supply, wastewater collection, treatment and disposal, and solid waste disposal.

Lectures:

3 periods per week (one term)

Credit(s):

1

CE593 Analysis In Hydrogeology

This course will cover topics of applied hydrogeology oriented towards analysis techniques in the area of groundwater flow and contaminant transport. Aspects covered include practical and theoretical responses to concerns encountered in typical geological settings. Available simulation models are applied in case study settings, encompassing flow problems and solute transport in saturated and unsaturated homogenous media.

Lectures:

3 periods per week (one term)

Credit(s):

1

CE595 Design and Analysis for Blast Effect on Structures

The aim of this course is to introduce the structural engineer to the phenomena of blast waves and how they interact with structures. The course will cover the fundamentals of explosives and the properties and characterization of their blast waves and scaling laws. The interaction of the blast wave with the target structure will be examined in detail. Structural response to the blast wave will be studied from a single element as well as holistic structure perspective. SDOF dynamic methodologies for element analysis will be used to examine element response. Analysis and design of critical elements (beams and columns) for a blast environment will be studied. The concept of progressive collapse will be examined including current methodologies for designing to preclude it. Students will be introduced to a variety of texts, papers and numerical tools that define the state of the art in this rapidly evolving area of study. Threat-risk based vulnerability assessment techniques will be introduced as a means to examining existing infrastructure for suitability in a blast environment. Students in the course will complete a series of assignments and presentations as well as a major paper during the course.

Lectures:

3 periods per week (one term)

Credit(s):

1

CE599 Introduction to Unsaturated Soils

This course examines current theories of unsaturated soils. Topics include: Fundamental principles of unsaturated soils, unsaturated stress and flow phenomena, laboratory measurement of unsaturated parameters including suction, suction-water content relationships, shear strength and hydraulic conductivity, and numerical modeling of unsaturated soils applications. Course work includes assignments, design projects and seminars.

Lectures:

3 periods per week (one term)

Credit(s):

1

Other

• PR500: Project
• TH500: Thesis (Master's Level)
• TH600: Thesis (Doctoral Level)
• CP600: Comprehensive Examination (Doctoral Level)