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 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 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 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 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 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.

CIVENG 2C04

Structural Mechanics

Undergraduate 4 unit(s) 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 (two hours), one lab (three hours); second term Prerequisite(s): Credit or registration in CIVENG 2P04 Antirequisite(s): MECHENG 3A03

CIVENG 2P04

Statics and Mechanics of Materials

Undergraduate 4 unit(s) Principles of statics as applied to rigid bodies. Internal forces, shear and bending moment diagrams, Stress and strain, elastic behaviour of simple members under axial force, torsion, bending and traverse shear. Principal stresses. Three lectures, one tutorial (two hours); first term Prerequisite(s): PHYSICS 1D03 and registration in Level II or above of a Civil or Materials Engineering program Antirequisite(s): MECHENG 2P04, ENGINEER 2P04, ENGPHYS 2P04

CIVENG 2Q03

Engineering Mechanics: Dynamics

Undergraduate 3 unit(s) Kinematics and dynamics of particles and rigid bodies. Work, energy and momentum principles; introduction to mechanical vibrations, free and forced vibrations of rigid and elastic systems.. Two lectures, one tutorial (two hours); first term Prerequisite(s): Credit or registration in CIVENG 2P04 Antirequisite(s): MECHENG 2QA4, 2Q04

CIVENG 3A03

Geotechnical Engineering I

Undergraduate 3 unit(s) 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 (two hours), one lab (three hours); first term Prerequisite(s): CIVENG 2J03

CIVENG 3G04

Structural Analysis

Undergraduate 4 unit(s) 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. Three lectures, one tutorial (two hours); first term Prerequisite(s): CIVENG 2C04 and CIVENG 2P04

CIVENG 3J04

Reinforced Concrete Design

Undergraduate 4 unit(s) 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 tutorial (two hours), one lab (three hours); second term Prerequisite(s): Credit or registration in CIVENG 3G04, 3P03 or 3P04

CIVENG 3P04

Civil Engineering Materials and Design

Undergraduate 4 unit(s) 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, one tutorial (two hours), one lab (three hours); first term Prerequisite(s): CIVENG 2C04; and MATLS 1M03 or ENGINEER 1P13 A/B or IBEHS 1P10 A/B

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 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 4N04

Steel Structures

Undergraduate 4 unit(s) Introduction to structural design in steel: gravity and lateral loads and load paths in buildings, tension members, bolted and welded connections, compression members, braced and unbraced beams, combined axial and flexural loading. Three lectures, one tutorial (two hours); one term Prerequisite(s): CIVENG 3G04, CIVENG 3P04

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 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 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 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

SFWRTECH 4AI3

Artificial Intelligence

Undergraduate 3 unit(s) Theories and practice of machine intelligence with focus on statistical learning methods, artificial neural networks, naturally inspired algorithms, deep learning, big data management, and pattern recognition. Three lectures, one term; completely virtual Prerequisite(s): Registration in level IV of Biotechnology, Automotive and Vehicle Engineering Technology, Manufacturing Engineering Technology, or Software Engineering Technology Antirequisite(s): SMRTTECH 4AI3, MANTECH 4AI3 This course is graded on a pass/fail basis.

CIVENG 3K03

Introduction to Transportation Engineering

Undergraduate 3 unit(s) 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 (two hours); first term Prerequisite(s): Registration in Level III or above of any Engineering 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 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

SFWRTECH 4AI3

Artificial Intelligence

Undergraduate 3 unit(s) Theories and practice of machine intelligence with focus on statistical learning methods, artificial neural networks, naturally inspired algorithms, deep learning, big data management, and pattern recognition. Three lectures, one term; completely virtual Prerequisite(s): Registration in level IV of Biotechnology, Automotive and Vehicle Engineering Technology, Manufacturing Engineering Technology, or Software Engineering Technology Antirequisite(s): SMRTTECH 4AI3, MANTECH 4AI3 This course is graded on a pass/fail basis.

CIV ENG 718

Social Hydrology

Graduate

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 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 2J03

Engineering Geology

Undergraduate 3 unit(s) Fundamentals of engineering geology; earth structure and rock types; geological structures; earth surface processes; engineering properties and behaviour of soils and rocks; fundamentals of groundwater conditions, flow, and monitoring; geological material used in construction; subsurface exploration and site investigation. Two lectures, one tutorial (two hours), one lab (three hours); second term Prerequisite(s): Registration in Level II Engineering or permission of the Department

CIVENG 2O04

Fluid Mechanics

Undergraduate 4 unit(s) 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 (two hours), one lab (three hours); second term Prerequisite(s): CIVENG 2P04, MATH 2Z03; credit or registration in MATH 2ZZ3 Antirequisite(s): MECHENG 3O04

CIVENG 3L03

Water Quality

Undergraduate 3 unit(s) Physical, chemical and biological characteristics of water; stoichiometry; thermodynamics; acid/base chemistry; carbonate system; nitrogen and phosphorous cycles; mathematical modeling of physical systems; water quality standards. Two lectures, one tutorial (two hours), one lab (three hours); second term Prerequisite(s): Credit or registration in CHEMENG 2D04 or CIVENG 2B04

CIVENG 3M03

Municipal Hydraulics

Undergraduate 3 unit(s) Analysis/design of water distribution networks; analysis and design of wastewater collection systems; pumps; surface and groundwater supplies. Two lectures, one tutorial; second term Prerequisite(s): CIVENG 2O04; and credit or registration in either STATS 3J04 or IBEHS 4C03

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 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 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 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.