Civil Engineering Courses 2009-2010
CIV ENG 2A03 SURVEYING AND MEASUREMENT
Introduction to measurement and computational techniques of surveying,
the theory of measurement and errors, adjustment of observations;
laboratory measurement and instrumentation.
Two lectures, one tutorial or one lab; first term
Antirequisite: CIV ENG 2A02
CIV ENG 2B03 PRINCIPLES OF ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING
Mass balances; fundamentals of thermodynamics, heat transfer, and
environmental chemistry and microbiology; introduction to hydrological
and ecological systems, water quality, water treatment, and wastewater
treatment; introduction to air pollution and climate change.
Three lectures; first term
CIV ENG 2C04 STRUCTURAL MECHANICS
Review of stress/strain state and strain-displacement relations; plastic
deformations and residual stresses due to axial loading and bending;
torsion of noncircular and thin-walled sections; unsymmetric bending
and eccentric axial loading, shear stresses and unsymmetric loading
of thin-walled members; transformation of stress and strain; stress/strain
invariants; yield and fracture criteria energy methods; stability
of columns.
Three lectures, one tutorial or one lab; second term
Prerequisite: Credit or registration in ENGINEER 2P04
CIV ENG 2E03 COMPUTER APPLICATIONS IN CIVIL ENGINEERING
Numerical techniques including error analysis, root finding, linear
algebraic equations, curve fitting, integration and differentiation,
ordinary differential equations; sensitivity analysis; use of several
software packages for numerical analysis; civil engineering applications.
Two lectures, one tutorial; second term
Prerequisite: Credit or registration in ENGINEER 2P04
CIV ENG 2I03 COMMUNICATIONS IN CIVIL ENGINEERING
Oral and written communication in context of civil engineering activity.
A professional liaison program involving site visits.
Two lectures, one tutorial (three hours); first term
CIV ENG 2J04 PRINCIPLES OF GEOLOGICAL AND GEO-ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING
Principles of geological engineering and hydrologic engineering; Composition
of “earth”; processes that operate on or beneath the surface; fundementals
of: groundwater flow, monitoring, and sampling, contaminant movement
in aquifiers, solid waste management, hazardous waste management and
remediation.
Two lectures (two hours and one hour), one tutorial (two hours), one
lab; second term
Prerequisite: Credit or registration in CIV ENG 2B03
Antirequisite: EARTH SC 3U03, ENVIR SC 3U03, GEO 3U03
CIV ENG 2O04 FLUID MECHANICS
Fluid properties; hydrostatics; continuity, momentum and energy equations;
potential flow; laminar and turbulent flow; flow in closed conduits,
transients, open channel flow; hydraulic cross-sections.
Three lectures, one tutorial or one lab; second term
Prerequisite: Credit or registration in ENGINEER 2P04, MATH 2M06 (or
MATH 2M03 and 2MM3)
CIV ENG 2Q04 ENGINEERING MECHANICS: DYNAMICS
Kinematics and dynamics of particles and rigid bodies. Motion with
respect to a rotating frame of reference. Work, energy and momentum
principles.
Two lectures, plus one unit comprising tutorials or lectures devoted
to applications, at the discretion of the instructor; first term
Prerequisite: Credit or registration in ENGINEER 2P04
Antirequisite: ENGINEER 2Q04, MECH ENG 2Q04
ENGINEER 2P04 ENGINEERING MECHANICS A
Principles of statics as applied to deformable solid bodies. Stress and strain, elastic behaviour of simple members under axial force, bending and torsion. Principal stresses; deflection of beams; statical indeterminacy.
Three lectures, plus one unit comprising tutorials or lectures devoted to applications, at the discretion of the instructor; first term
Prerequisite: PHYSICS 1D03
Antirequisite: MECH ENG 2P04
CIV ENG 3A03 GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERING I
Composition of soils, soil identification and classification; compaction;
seepage theory; effective stress concept; stresses and displacements
using elastic solutions; consolidation theory; numerical solutions.
Two lectures, one tutorial or one lab; first term
Prerequisite: CIV ENG 2J04, 2O04
CIV ENG 3B03 GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERING II
Shear strength characteristics and failure criteria for soils; direct
shear, triaxial, plane strain and field tests; earth pressure theory;
bearing capacity theory; slope stability and embankment analysis.
Two lectures, one tutorial or one lab; second term
Prerequisite: Credit or registration in CIV ENG 3A03
CIV ENG 3C03 ENGINEERING SYSTEMS
Mathematical models and systems; economic comparison of projects;
optimization; linear, nonlinear and dynamic programming; simulation
modelling.
Two lectures, one tutorial; second term
Prerequisite: CIV ENG 2E03; and credit or registration in MATH 3J04
or STATS 3J04
CIV ENG 3G03 STRUCTURAL ANALYSIS
Structural analysis and modelling of linear elastic truss, beam and
frame structures; stress resultants and deformations of statically
determinate structures; methods for analysis of indeterminate structures;
stiffness matrix method; plane frame computer analysis.
Two lectures, one tutorial; first term
Prerequisite: CIV ENG 2C04
Antirequisite: CIV ENG 3GR3
CIV ENG 3GR3 STRUCTURAL ANALYSIS
Structural analysis and modelling of linear elastic truss, beam and
frame structures; stress resultants and deformations of statically
determinate structures; methods for analysis of indeterminate structures;
stiffness matrix method; plane frame computer analysis. Offered overseas
as part of the Study Abroad Program.
Six lectures, one term (summer)
Prerequisite: CIV ENG 2C04 and permission of the Associate Dean (Academic)
of Engineering
Antirequisite: CIV ENG 3G03
CIV ENG 3J04 REINFORCED CONCRETE DESIGN
Design by limit states methods to ensure adequate capacities for bending
moment, shear and diagonal tension, axial force, bond and anchorage;
and design to satisfy serviceability requirements for deflection and
cracking; practical design requirements; interpretation of building
code for behaviour of structures.
Three lectures, one lab; second term
Prerequisite: Credit or registration in CIV ENG 3G03, 3P03
CIV ENG 3K03 INTRODUCTION TO TRANSPORTATION ENGINEERING
A transportation impact study serves as the focus for group projects, and provides the context for application of material on traffic flow characteristics, capacity and control for signalized and unsignalized intersections, and travel demand forecasting. Safety; social impacts.
Two lectures, one tutorial; first term
CIV ENG 3L03 WATER QUALITY
Physical, chemical and biological characteristics of water; Stoichiometry, reaction kinetics and material balances; mathematical modelling of physical systems; water quality in rivers, and lakes; water quality standards.
Two lectures, one tutorial; first term
Prerequisite: Credit or registration in CIV ENG 2B03
Antirequisite: CIV ENG 3M04
CIV ENG 3M03 MUNICIPAL HYDRAULICS
Analysis/design of water distribution networks; analysis and design of wastewater collection systems; pumps.
Two lectures, one tutorial or one lab; second term
Prerequisite: CIV ENG 2O04; and credit or registration in MATH 3J04 or STATS 3J04
Antirequisite: CIV ENG 3M04
CIV ENG 3P03 CIVIL ENGINEERING MATERIALS AND DESIGN
Characteristics, behaviour and use of Civil Engineering materials: concrete, metals, wood, and composites; Physical, chemical and mechanical properties; Quality control and material tests; Concepts of Structural design, limit states design, estimation of structural loads.
Three lectures, two labs (three hours each); first term
Prerequisite: CIV ENG 2C04, MATLS 1M03
Antirequisite: ENGINEER 3P03
CIV ENG 3R03 PROJECT MANAGEMENT WITH CONSTRUCTION APPLICATIONS
An introduction to construction project management; tender documents, estimating, bidding, proposals, and construction contracts; project planning, scheduling, controlling of time, cost and quality, dispute resolution; Safety Act and construction regulations, liability, legal and ethical considerations; case histories.
Two lectures, one tutorial; first term
Prerequisite: Registration in Level III or above of a Civil Engineering program
CIV ENG 3S03 STEEL STRUCTURES
Introduction to design in steel, tension and compression members, plate buckling aspects, beam instability, beam design, beam-columns, bolted and welded connections. Applications employing steel structures building code.
Two lectures, one tutorial; second term
Prerequisite: Credit or registration in CIV ENG 3G03, 3P03
Antirequisite: CIV ENG 3SR3
CIV ENG 3SR3 STEEL STRUCTURES
Introduction to design in steel, tension and compression members, plate buckling aspects, beam instability, beam design, beam-columns, bolted and welded connections. Applications employing steel structures building code. Offered overseas as part of the Study Abroad Program.
Six lectures, one term (summer)
Prerequisite: Credit or registration in CIV ENG 3G03, 3P03, and permission of the Associate Dean (Academic) of Engineering
Antirequisite: CIV ENG 3S03
CIV ENG 3U03 PHYSICO-CHEMICAL PROCESSES IN WATER AND WASTEWATER TREATMENT
Water/waste water quality/characteristics; primary and secondary treatment; emphasis is placed on physical and chemical unit processes including coagulation, flocculation, sedimentation, filtration, precipitation; advanced treatment processes, including ion exchange, chemical oxidation, and membranes are also addressed.
Two lectures, one tutorial; second term
Prerequisite: One of CHEM ENG 2D04, 2F04, CIV ENG 2B03
CIV ENG 4A04 ENGINEERING HYDROLOGY
Hydrologic cycle; climate; hydrologic processes, precipitation; unit hydrograph; hydrologic statistic, hydrologic routing; groundwater flow.
Design units = 1.0
Three lectures, one tutorial (three hours); first term
Prerequisite: CIV ENG 3M03
CIV ENG 4C04 ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT AND SUSTAINABILITY
Natural and urban ecosystems; environmental impact/assessment/legislation; energy and environmental audits; life cycle analysis; solid and hazardous wastes; air quality and control; sustainable infrastructure design.
Design units = 3.0
Three lectures, one tutorial, capstone project; first term
Prerequisite: Registration in the final level of a Civil Engineering program
Antirequisite: CIV ENG 4C03
CIV ENG 4D04 GEOMETRIC HIGHWAY DESIGN
Design of various types and classes of streets and highways. Theory and practice in design of intersections, interchanges, arterial highways, and freeways. Design and traffic safety concepts.
Design units = 3.0
Three lectures, one tutorial; first term
Prerequisite: CIV ENG 3K03
Antirequisite: CIV ENG 4DR4
CIV ENG 4DR4 GEOMETRIC HIGHWAY DESIGN
Design of various types and classes of streets and highways. Theory and practice in design of intersections, interchanges, arterial highways, and freeways. Design and traffic safety concepts.
Design units = 3.0. Offered overseas as part of the Study Abroad Program.
Three lectures, one tutorial; One term (summer)
Prerequisite: CIV ENG 3K03 and permission of the Associate Dean (Academic) of Engineering
Antirequisite: CIV ENG 4D04
CIV ENG 4G04 PAVEMENT MATERIALS AND DESIGN
Components of highway pavements; ground water and drainage for highway facilities; soil compaction and stabilization; aggregates; bituminous materials; asphalt mix design; flexible and rigid pavement design; embankment design.
Design units = 3.0
Three lectures, one tutorial or lab; first term
Prerequisite: CIV ENG 3B03
Antirequisite: CIV ENG 4G03
CIV ENG 4HH3 ANALYSIS OF TRANSPORTATION SYSTEMS
An introduction to the use of models in transportation planning. Topics include data issues, the four-stage approach to modelling transportation systems, discrete choice models and contextual factors such as land use.
Design units = 0.0
Three lectures; one term
Prerequisite: MATH 3J04 or STATS 3J04
Cross-list: GEOG 4LT3
Antirequisite: CIV ENG 4H03, GEO 4D03
This course is administered by the School of Geography and Earth Sciences.
CIV ENG 4K04 MODERN METHODS OF STRUCTURAL ANALYSIS
Stiffness method; development and applications in structural analysis. Introduction to finite element method. Influence lines, elastic stability analysis of frames with and without sway effects. Application of computer programs.
Design units = 0.0
Three lectures, one tutorial; second term
Prerequisite: CIV ENG 3G03; MATH 3J04 or STATS 3J04
CIV ENG 4L04 DESIGN OF WATER RESOURCES SYSTEMS
Investigation, planning, analysis and design of water resources systems. Introduction to GIS tools. Frequency analysis, design storms, urban drainage and analysis, floodplain analysis and flood control.
Design units = 4.0
Two lectures, one tutorial (one hour), one lab; second term
Prerequisite: CIV ENG 3M03
CIV ENG 4R04 DESIGN AND SYNTHESIS OF STRUCTURES
Structural design process, gravity and lateral loading requirements, structural performance criteria, choice of structural systems. Analysis and design of different structural systems, such as frames, structural walls and slabs. Analysis and design of actual buildings.
Design units = 4.0
Three lectures, one lab, capstone project; first term
Prerequisite: CIV ENG 3G03, 3J04, 3S03
CIV ENG 4S03 FOUNDATION ENGINEERING
Principles of foundation design; bearing capacity, settlement and location, footings, deep foundations, piles, pile groups and drilled piers; retaining walls.
Design units = 3.0
Two lectures, one tutorial; second term
Prerequisite: CIV ENG 3B03
Antirequisite: CIV ENG 4S04
CIV ENG 4W04 DESIGN OF LOW RISE BUILDINGS
Structural systems and load distribution, design of masonry, wood, and cold-formed steel. Introduction to building envelope design.
Design units = 4.0
Three lectures, one tutorial; first term
Prerequisite: CIV ENG 3G03, 3J04, 3S03
CIV ENG 4Y04 BRIDGES AND OTHER STRUCTURAL SYSTEMS
Bridge loads and analysis for load effects. Design of reinforced concrete solid-slab, T-beam type bridges, composite floor system and plate girders. Stresses, ultimate strength, and design of pre-stressed concrete structures. Fatigue Design.
Design units = 4.0
Three lectures, one tutorial; second term
Prerequisite: CIV ENG 3G03, 3J04, 3S03
CIV ENG 4Z04 INDEPENDENT STUDY
An experimental and/or analytical investigation related to any branch of civil engineering, under the direction of a faculty member. Students choose a project from a list of department approved projects. The student may be required to present a seminar, and will submit a final written report before April 1.
Design units = variable according to project
Two labs (three hours); both terms. The hours assigned can be freely scheduled to suit those involved in a particular project and may include computation classes, laboratory work, discussion or individual study.
Prerequisite: Registration in a final level of a Civil Engineering program, and a SA of at least 9.5.
Antirequisite: CIV ENG 4ZR4
CIV ENG 4ZR4 INDEPENDENT STUDY
An experimental and/or analytical investigation related to any branch of civil engineering, under the direction of a faculty member. The student will be required to present a seminar, and will submit a final written report at the end of the course.
Design units = variable according to project
Twenty labs (four hours); one term (summer). The hours assigned can be scheduled to suit a particular project and may include computation classes, aboratory work, discussion or individual study. Offered overseas as part of the Study Abroad Program.
Prerequisite: Registration in a final level of a Civil Engineering program, a SA of at least 9.5, and permission of the Associate Dean (Academic) of Engineering.
Antirequisite: CIV ENG 4Z04
ENGINEER 4A03 ENGINEERING AND SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY
The historical development of the engineering profession's concern for social responsibility. Engineering as a cultural activity. The scope and limitations of engineering ethics. The role of the engineering profession in the social control of technological change.
Two lectures, one tutorial; second term
Prerequisite: Registration in Level III or above of any Engineering program except Engineering and Society
Antirequisite: ENGINEER 4H03, ENG PHYS 2S03, 4C03
ENGINEER 4B03 ENGINEERING ECONOMICS
Engineering criteria for decision-making. Money flow. Financial ventures. Personal financing. Total project investment. Production and operations costs. Economic analysis. Financial attractiveness.
Three hours (lectures, applications, discussions); second term
Prerequisite: Registration in Level IV or V of an Engineering program
Antirequisite: CHEM ENG 4N04, ENGINEER 2B03
Not open to students registered in an Engineering and Management program.
ENGINEER 4H03 ENGINEERING: ITS HISTORY AND CONTEMPORARY CONTEXT
History of engineering from antiquity to modern times, with special emphasis on scientific technology. Cultural significance of engineering to civilization. Nature and problems of industrial technology. Benefits and risks of technological progress. Engineering as a learned profession.
Three lectures; first term
Prerequisite: Registration in Level III, IV, or V of any Engineering program except Engineering and Society
Antirequisite: ENGINEER 4A03, ENG PHYS 2S03, 4C03

