CIV ENG 703

Finite Element Method

Graduate 3 unit(s) Theory of finite element method; formulation of finite elements; applications to solid mechanics, field and plate bending problems; algorithms for transient and nonlinear problems; introduction to hybrid and mixed finite elements; development of a finite element code.

CIV ENG 704

Special Topics Course

Graduate Current Topics include: – Applied Advanced Geotechnology (Term 1) taught by Dr. Peijun Guo – Forensic Assessment, non-destructive evaluation and rehabilitation of concrete structures (Term 1) taught by Dr. Moncef Nehdi – Energy Infrastructure Systems: Operation, Management and Resilience (Term 2) taught by Dr. Wael El-Dakhakhni – Reactive Transport Processes in Subsurface Environment (Term 2) taught by Dr. Adedapo Awolayo – Multiscale Design of Sustainable Cementitious Composites (Term 2) taught by Dr. Ousmane Hisseine – Computational Intelligence in Transportation and Supply Chains (Term 2) taught by Dr. Saiedeh Razavi

CIV ENG 706

Environmental Systems Engineering

Graduate 3 unit(s) This course will cover fundamentals and advanced methods in environmental systems optimization. A number of systems modeling techniques with a focus on uncertainty quantification will be introduced, and examples of their application to environmental and water resources problems will be discussed.

CIV ENG 707

Engineering Risk and Reliability

Graduate The course covers topics related to probability theory and statistics, approximate and simulation methods for reliability analysis, risk quantification for engineering systems, basics of probabilistic design, fragility modeling and multi-hazard risk assessment.

CIV ENG 708

Computational & Experimental Methods for Flow in Porous Material

Graduate 3 unit(s) The proposed course covers essential computational and experimental methods in the field of flow and transport in porous media. The methods covered in the course will be applied to solve emerging energy and environment related problems in the subsurface.

CIV ENG 709

Road Safety Analysis

Graduate 3 unit(s) This course covers a variety of fundamental topics related to traffic safety analysis, including the identification, diagnosis, and remedy of road safety problems, collision prediction models, and the economic assessment of the road safety programs. In addition, the course addresses state-of-the-art proactive safety analysis techniques, including the application of Computer Vision, Artificial Intelligence, and Microsimulation in traffic safety research.

CIV ENG 710

Advanced Mass Transfer – Particle Electrokinetics

Graduate 3 unit(s) (cross-listed as CHEM ENG 747) The relationships between the charge distribution on particles and that on solid surfaces, other particles, and porous media (membranes, electrodes, sorbents, soils). The impacts of electric fields on each of these interactions. An introduction to electrochemistry developing the relationship between electron mobility and ion mobility. Detailed phenomena of charged molecular transport in charged solid and porous electrodes and electrolytes.

CIV ENG 711

Travel Demand Analysis

Graduate

CIV ENG 713

Finite Element Analysis in Geomechanics and Transient Flow: Theory and Application

Graduate

CIV ENG 714

Advanced Structural Mechanics

Graduate 3 unit(s) 2-D and 3-D analyses of stresses and strains. Principal stresses and maximum shear stress. Differential equations of equilibrium, compatibility conditions. Bending of unsymmetrical members. Shear centre. Shearing stresses due to bending in thin-walled open and closed members. Torsion of closed and open sections, warping, non-uniform torsion and warping stresses. Theory of plates- Rectangular and circular plates problems. Buckling of elastic columns. Flexural-Torsional buckling of beams. Axial-torsional buckling of columns. Plate buckling (local buckling), shear of buckling of plates.

CIV ENG 715

Prestressed Concrete Bridges

Graduate

CIV ENG 716

Seismic Behaviour and Design of Reinforced Concrete Systems

Graduate

CIV ENG 718

Social Hydrology

Graduate

CIV ENG 732

Concrete Structures – Materials, Maintenance, and Repair

Graduate 3 unit(s) S.E. Chidiac Portland Cement and its constituent phases; role of water in hydrated cement systems, hydration parameters, limiting hydration, state of water, porosity, engineering properties; structural models for C-S-H; hydration mechanisms: through solution, solid state; pore structure determination; engineering properties; role of admixtures and supplementary cementing materials; analysis of fresh and hardened concrete; durability; transport properties, relationships between transport properties and durability; in-situ evaluation of concrete structures; materials and techniques for repair; service life/durability design of concrete structures.

CIV ENG 735

Advanced Water and Wastewater Treatment Processes

Graduate CIV ENG 735 / Advanced Water and Wastewater Treatment Processes 3 unit(s) Introduction of advanced treatment processes in water and wastewater treatment. 1. Membrane filtration systems: microfilters and ultrafilters in drinking water treatment; membrane bioreactors in wastewater treatment; nanofiltration and reverse osmosis in desalination and water reclamation; ion-exchange membrane applications. 2. Advanced oxidation processes: OH radical reactions; kinetics of radical chain reactions; OH radical production using ozone, hydrogen peroxide, ultra violet radiation, and photocatalysis. 3. Bioelectrochemical systems for wastewater treatment: thermodynamics and kinetics of electrode reactions; ionic transport under electric fields; exoelectrogenic bacteria; microbial fuel cells; microbial electrolysis cells; electroanalytical techniques using potentiostats.

CIV ENG 739

Advanced Structural Dynamics

Graduate 3 unit(s) Formulation of equations of motion; one degree-of-freedom systems: undamped, damped, free vibration, forced vibration, nonlinear systems; numerical techniques: time domain, frequency domain. Multi-degree-of-freedom systems: modal analysis, characteristics of Eigen value problems, applications; continuous systems; dynamic loads: earthquake and wind loading, vibrating machines, moving loads.

CIV ENG 740

Seismic Behaviour, Analysis and Design of Masonry Structures

Graduate CIV ENG 740 / Seismic Behaviour, Analysis and Design of Masonry Structures 3 unit(s) The course covers different concepts of seismic design, component behaviour, system-level performance and detailing; slender shear wall behaviour, location strategies, analysis procedure, equivalent systems, design for strength and ductility, coupled walls, capacity design of cantilever wall systems; squat walls; infill walls and out-of-plane seismic response, effect of openings, assessment of masonry structures; performance- and displacement-based seismic design; seismic Design, Code philosophies in North America [CSA-S304.1, CSA-A 23.3 and NBCC] (Canada) and ASCE 41, MSJC and ASCE7/IBC] (USA); experimental testing techniques: quasi-static and dynamic testing, and use of scaled-models.

CIV ENG 743

Fundamentals of Soil Behaviour

Graduate 3 unit(s) P. Guo An understanding of soil behaviour is a fundamental requisite to a wide variety of geotechnical engineering applications, such as foundation design, soil-structure interaction and geotechnical earthquake engineering. Appropriate numerical modelling also highly depends on a better understanding of soil behaviour. This course, which focuses on the behaviour of soils under various conditions, their theoretical descriptions and laboratory testing, will provide students the knowledge and understanding of fundamental soil behaviour and of the underlying scientific principles.

CIV ENG 745

Multivariate Statistical Models and Data Processing Methods in Civil Engineering

Graduate CIV ENG 749 / Multivariate Statistical Models and Data Processing Methods in Civil Engineering 3 unit(s) The course focuses on the practical procedures to develop, apply, and interpret multivariate statistical models, while considering the inherited limitations and the advantages of each modelling technique. Such procedures will be facilitated through the course weekly assignments.

CIV ENG 747

Microbiology for Environmental Engineers

Graduate 3 unit(s) This course will provide various aspects of microbiology that are essential for understanding microbial functions and interactions in environmental engineering, including wastewater treatment engineering. Relevant course topics include: Microbial cell structure and function; metabolism and energetics; kinetics of microbial reactions; genetics of microorganisms; biological nutrient removal; biosolids treatment and methanogenesis; microbial ecology in bioreactors; and exoelectrogenic bacteria. Molecular biology techniques that are commonly used in environmental science will be introduced. Waterborne pathogens and disinfection processes will be discussed in this course.

CIV ENG 748

Seismic Design and Analysis of Steel Structures

Graduate 3 unit(s) Prerequisite(s): 4N04 (Steel Structures) or equivalent; 730 (Earthquake Engineering) or equivalent Students will learn about the behaviour of steel seismic force resisting systems, such as moment-resisting frames, concentrically braced frames (with traditional or buckling-restrained braces), eccentrically braced frames, and self-centering systems. For each system, students will come to understand the associated provisions of the Canadian Steel Standard S16. In addition, students will develop experience with advanced numerical techniques for assessing the seismic performance of these systems, including nonlinear static and dynamic analysis.

CIV ENG 749

Numerical methods in water and wastewater treatment processes

Graduate CIV ENG 749 / Numerical methods in water and wastewater treatment processes 3 unit(s) This course will cover numerical methods for solving various algebraic and differential equations. The student will learn fundamentals of numerical methods and their applications in engineered systems for water and wastewater treatment. The student will get hands on experience in developing computer programs using Visual Basic Applications or C++. This course is not designed for using existing commercial numerical software, including MATLAB, MATHEMATICA, BioWin, GPS-X, SIMBA, and etc.

CIV ENG 757

Advanced Statistical and Data Driven Methods in Hydrology

Graduate 3 unit(s) The objective of this course is to provide a survey of advanced statistical and data-driven methods in hydrology and water resources engineering, and to apply selected methods to hydrologic modeling and water resources problems solving.

CIV ENG 770

Advanced Groundwater Flow and Contaminant Transport

Graduate CIV ENG 770 / Advanced Groundwater Flow and Contaminant Transport 3 unit(s) (cross-listed as EARTH SCI 750) This course will cover the theory, equations, fundamental principles, and processes of the flow of fluids and transport of contaminants in soils and groundwater at an advanced level.

CIV ENG 779

Aquatic Chemistry

Graduate CIV ENG 779 / Aquatic Chemistry 3 unit(s) This course will cover chemical equilibrium, reaction thermodynamics, activity, acid-base chemistry, coordination chemistry, redox reactions, precipitation and dissolution and contaminant detection and quantification. It is recommended that students have a background in year 1 undergraduate chemistry.

CIV ENG 799

Stormwater Management Modelling

Graduate 3 unit(s) Y. Guo The course introduces various structural and non-structural stormwater management measures. The design and performance of some of the structural stormwater management measures are examined in detail. Modeling and analyses conducted for the planning, design and operation of stormwater management systems are the focus of this course.

CIVENG 6CM4

Construction Engineering and Management

Graduate CIVENG 6CM4 / Construction Engineering and Management 3 unit(s) Fundamental concepts of construction engineering and management; advanced scheduling techniques; scheduling linear projects; improving schedules; time-cost trade-offs; and resource allocation and levelling. The course also covers heavy construction equipment and methods including safety, productivity estimation, earthmoving materials and operations, excavation and lifting, loading and hauling, and sustainability in heavy construction. The materials of the course would be supplemented by visits to construction projects.

CIVENG 6G04

Pavement Materials and Design

Graduate CIVENG 6G04 / Pavement Materials and Design 3 unit(s) Components of highway pavements; ground water and drainage for highway facilities; soil compaction and stabilization; aggregates; bituminous and concrete materials, flexible pavement design; concrete pavement design; interlocking pavement structures.

CIVENG 6K04

Modern Methods of Structural Analysis

Graduate CIV ENG 6K04 / Modern Methods of Structural Analysis 6 unit(s) 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.

CIVENG 6L04

Design of Water Resources Systems

Graduate CIVENG 6L04 / Design of Water Resources Systems 3 unit(s) Investigation, planning, analysis, and design of water resources systems. Frequency analysis, design storms, urban drainage and analysis, floodplain analysis and flood control.

CIVENG 6M03

Hydrologic Modeling

Graduate CIV ENG 6M03 / Hydrologic Modeling 3 unit(s) Cross-listed as EARTH SCI 6W03 Principles of numerical modeling and examination of selected hydrologic models.

CIVENG 6T04

Transportation Engineering II – Modelling Transit and ITS

Graduate CIVENG 6T04 / Transportation Engineering II – Modelling Transit and ITS 3 unit(s) An imperative to developing and maintaining a sustainable urban transportation system lies in ‘mobility’ – recognizing the origin and destination epicentres within a Region and ensuring that there are multiple, viable alternatives for commuters. Traffic and transit modelling is the key to achieving this goal. The modelling of traffic/transit scenarios can facilitate the efficient operation of existing infrastructure as well as the planning and design of future sustainable strategies. This course is intended as a continuation of 3K03 – Introduction to Transportation Engineering with more complex traffic signal modelling, an introduction to Transit Engineering and ITS algorithm development. Prerequisite(s):  CIVENG 3K03

CIVENG 6V04

Biological Aspects of Wastewater Engineering

Graduate CIVENG 6V04 / Biological Aspects of Wastewater Engineering 3 unit(s) Process, capabilities, hardware, and design equations for the biological processes used in design of wastewater treatment plants. Emphasis on processes such as bio-oxidation, clarification, sludge treatment and disinfection. Leading-edge processes are introduced and design software is used.

CIVENG 4A04

Engineering Hydrology

Undergraduate 4 unit(s) Hydrologic cycle; climate; hydraulic and hydrologic processes, precipitation; unit hydrographs; hydrologic statistics, hydrologic routing; introduction to groundwater flow. Three lectures, one tutorial (two hours); one term Prerequisite(s): CIVENG 3M03

CIVENG 4BP4

Building Science

Undergraduate 4 unit(s) Building science theory, heat, air and moisture transfer, building envelope, building systems, energy consumption, sustainability considerations, LEED design. Three lectures, one tutorial (two hours); one term Prerequisite(s): CIVENG 3P04 and CIVENG 3J04 or registration in Level IV or above in the Integrated Biomedical Engineering & Health Sciences (IBEHS) program

CIVENG 4CA4

Construction Management and Automation

Undergraduate 4 unit(s) This course covers the fundamental concepts of construction projects and construction management as well as tools and techniques in construction scheduling, estimating, and project control.  The course includes an introduction to a range of computer-aided construction management tools and concepts including Building Information Modeling (BIM), automation and telematics, and advanced technological trends in construction. Three lectures, one tutorial (two hours); one term Prerequisite(s): ENGINEER 3PX3 or IBEHS 4P04 Anti-Requisite(s): CIVENG 3RR3, 4CM4

CIVENG 4DD4

Structural Dynamics and Seismic Design

Undergraduate 4 unit(s) Introduction to linear elastic structural dynamics including single and multi degree-of-freedom systems. Introduction to seismic design philosophy including capacity design, ductility, and collapse mechanisms. Design, detailing, and analysis of selected lateral force resisting systems will be covered using current design codes. Three lectures, one tutorial (two hours); one term Prerequisite(s): CIVENG 3G04 and CIVENG 3J04 and credit or registration in CIVENG 4N04 Antirequisite(s): CIVENG 4ED4, 4SD4

CIVENG 4G04

Pavement Materials and Design

Undergraduate 4 unit(s) 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. Three lectures, one tutorial (two hours), one lab (three hours); one term Prerequisite(s): CIVENG 3B03

CIVENG 4K04

Modern Methods of Structural Analysis

Undergraduate 4 unit(s) 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. Three lectures, one tutorial (two hours); one term Prerequisite(s): CIVENG 3G04

CIVENG 4L04

Design of Water Resources Systems

Undergraduate 4 unit(s) Investigation, planning, analysis and design of water resources systems, climate change. Introduction to GIS tools. Frequency analysis, design storms, urban drainage and analysis, floodplain analysis and flood control. Two lectures, one tutorial (two hours), one lab (three hours); one term Prerequisite(s): CIVENG 3M03

CIVENG 4P04

Physical Hydrogeology

Undergraduate 4 unit(s) This course covers the fundamental concepts of movement and storage of water within aquifer systems and its importance in the hydrologic cycle. The topics include Darcy’s equation, the groundwater flow equations, aquifer properties, heterogeneity, anisotropy, aquifer testing, well hydraulics, groundwater-surface water interaction, groundwater resources and management. Physical processes influencing groundwater contamination are also introduced. Three lectures, one tutorial (two hours); one term Prerequisite(s): CIVENG 2O04, CIVENG 2J03, MATH 2Z03

CIVENG 4S04

Foundation Engineering

Undergraduate 4 unit(s) Principles of foundation design; stability analysis; bearing capacity, settlement and location, footings, deep foundations, piles, pile groups and drilled piers; retaining walls. Three lectures, one tutorial; one term Prerequisite(s): CIVENG 3B03

CIVENG 4SM4

Stormwater Management Modeling and Analysis

Undergraduate 4 unit(s) The course introduces various structural and non-structural stormwater management measures. The design and performance of some of the structural stormwater management measures are examined in detail. Modeling and analyses conducted for the planning, design and operation of stormwater management systems are the focus of this course. Three lectures, one tutorial (two hours); one term Prerequisite(s): CIVENG 3B03

CIVENG 4T04

Transit Modelling and Intelligent Transportation Systems

Undergraduate 4 unit(s) Introduction to advanced traffic signal modelling, basic Transit Engineering concepts and Intelligent Transportation Systems. Three lectures, one tutorial (two hours); one term Prerequisite(s): CIVENG 3K03

CIVENG 4TA4

Traffic Analysis: Theory and Simulation

Undergraduate 4 unit(s) Traffic operation and transportation network analysis, including traffic studies, traffic flow models, shockwave analysis, advanced analysis of signalized intersections, capacity and level of service analysis, and road network simulation. Three lectures, one tutorial (two hours), one lab (two hours); one term Prerequisite(s): CIVENG 3K03

CIVENG 4V04

Biological Aspects of Wastewater Treatment

Undergraduate 4 unit(s) Microbial kinetics and cell yield in biological wastewater treatment; conventional activated sludge systems; models of activated sludge systems; aeration systems; sedimentation; membrane bioreactors; biological nutrient removal; sequential batch reactors; biosolids treatment, including sludge thickening, anaerobic digestion and dewatering; attached growth reactors, including trickling filters, rotation disk contactors and fluidized bed reactors. Three lectures, one tutorial or one lab; one term Prerequisite(s): CIVENG 3L03 or CHEMENG 2D04 or registration in Level IV or above in the Integrated Biomedical Engineering & Health Sciences (IBEHS) program or permission of the department Antirequisite(s): ENGINEER 4U03

CIVENG 4W04

Design of Low Rise Buildings

Undergraduate 4 unit(s) Structural systems and load distribution, design of masonry, wood, and cold-formed steel. Introduction to building envelope design. Three lectures, one tutorial (two hours); one term Prerequisite(s): CIVENG 3J04, CIVENG 3G04 and credit or registration in CIVENG 4N04

CIVENG 4Y04

Bridges and Other Structural Systems

Undergraduate 4 unit(s) Bridge loads and analysis for load effects. Design of (steel beam – concrete slab) composite floor system and steel plate girders. Stresses, ultimate strength, and design of pre-stressed concrete girders. Fatigue Design. Three lectures, one tutorial (two hours); one term Prerequisite(s): CIVENG 3G04, 3J04 or registration in CIVENG 4N04

CIVENG 4Z04 A/B

Independent Study

Undergraduate 4 unit(s) 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. 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(s): Registration in a final level of a Civil Engineering program, and a SA of at least 9.5 and permission of the department Antirequisite(s): IBEHS 3I06 A/B