40 courses in Waterloo’s course catalog for 2020–21 (Fall 2020, Winter 2021, Spring 2021), from UW Open Data. ucalendar asks programs not to read that year’s calendar, so this stands in for it. Original: ucalendar.uwaterloo.ca/2021/COURSE/course-AE.html
An introduction to the fundamental engineering methods, principles and skills, design and communication in architectural engineering. Scale models of historically significant buildings, bridges, and towers will be hand built and hand drawn. Simple design projects will be used to develop and understand the design process and construction drawings and specifications. Introduction to computer analysis tools (Excel, Matlab) and the profession. [Offered: F]
A complementary studies course that provides a broad history of technology as it relates to buildings, towers, bridges, etc. Social, cultural, and economic influences on technological products will be discussed while surveying icons of architectural engineering. [Offered: F]
Distributed forces, centroids, and moment of inertia. Introduction to foundations and fluid statics. Basic structural analysis. Plane trusses. Beam diagrams. Stress-strain-temperature relationships. Behaviour of members in tension, compression, and bending. Thin-walled pressure vessels. Friction. [Offered: S]
Prereq: AE 104; Level at least 1B Architectural, Civil, Environmental, or Geological Engineering. Antireq: CIVE 105
Introduction to computer programming, examples of efficient numerical algorithms for basic scientific computations. Programming and problem-solving concepts introduced in the course will be incorporated into projects involving architectural engineering applications. The language of instruction will be Matlab. [Offered: S]
Charge, current, and voltage. Voltage and current sources, resistors, capacitors, and inductors. Ohm's Law, Kirchhoff's Laws, nodal analysis, instrumentation amplifier circuits, impedance. Function and characteristics of basic electrical transducers. Resolution, precision, and accuracy. Basics of data acquisition. [Note: Normally labs are held alternate weeks. Offered: AE 123 (S), CIVE 123 (W), ENVE 123 (S), GEOE 123 (S)]
Prereq: Level at least 1B Architectural Engineering. Antireq: GENE 123, ME 123
Basic hand- and computer-sketching techniques, perspective, isometrics, presentation graphics, working drawings, and contract documents. Exposure to computer-based drafting, rendering, and solid modelling tools. Drawing as a design and analysis (sun shading, structural forces) tool. [Offered: S]
Prereq: AE 100; Level at least 1B Architectural Engineering
Development of design and communication skills through application in projects involving various building/bridge types. Emphasis placed upon issues of materiality and technology in structural and building design. Form finding, model building. [Offered: W]
Prereq: AE 125; Level at least 2A Architectural Engineering
Frames, arches, and suspended structures. Stress and strain transformations. Strain energy. Energy methods. Virtual work. Buckling of columns. [Offered: F]
Prereq: AE 204, 221; Level at least 2B Architectural or Civil Engineering, or Level at least 3A Geological Engineering. Antireq: CIVE 205
Calculus of functions of several variables. Differentiation: partial derivatives of implicit and explicit functions, applications including optimizations. Integration: multiple integrals in various co-ordinate systems with applications; Vector calculus: vector fields, line integrals, surface integrals, and applications. Numerical integration and differentiation. [Offered: W]
Prereq: MATH 118; Level at least 2A Architectural, Civil, or Geological Engineering. Antireq: CIVE 221, ENVE 221, MATH 217
An introduction to ordinary differential equations with applications to mass and energy balance problems in engineering. Standard methods of solution of first and second order linear equations with constant coefficients. Numerical methods for solving ordinary differential equations. Partial differential equations. [Offered: F]
Prereq: AE 221; Level at least 2A Architectural, Environmental, or Geological Engineering. Antireq: CIVE 222, MATH 218
Role of probability in architectural engineering and decision-making under uncertainty. Basic probability concepts. Probability distributions. Functions of random variables. Data analysis. Confidence intervals and hypothesis testing. Introduction to regression analysis. Introduction to design of experiments and statistical quality control. [Offered: W]
Prereq: MATH 116; Level at least 2A Architectural or Civil Engineering. Antireq: CIVE 224, ENVE 224
A basic course in structure, behaviour, and uses of engineering materials. Topics include monotonic and cyclic stress-strain behaviour of metals, and the mechanical properties of irons, steels, copper, and aluminum. Structure and mechanical properties of wood, masonry, cements, concrete, polymers, and fiber-reinforced polymers. Fracture, fatigue, corrosion, decay, moisture, and radiation damage functions. [Note: Three lab sessions. Offered: F]
Prereq: Level at least 2A Civil, Environmental, or Geological Engineering, or level at least 2B Architectural Engineering. Antireq: CIVE 265
Conservation of energy, energy balances on closed systems. Steady-state and transient heat transfer via convection, radiation, and conduction. Mechanical and electrical work. Internal energy, enthalpy, and specific heats of solids, liquids, and gases. Phase change in natural environmental systems; the basics of heat engines, refrigerators, and heat pumps. Function, evaluation, and design of energy resource technology: wind and hydroelectric turbines, photovoltaics, geothermal energy, biomass and biofuel, natural gas and petroleum extraction, and tidal energy. Renewable energy policy and implications. [Offered: S, first offered Spring 2021]
An introduction to fluid mechanics and thermal sciences. Fluid properties. Fluid statics. Bernoulli equation. The momentum equation and applications. Laminar and turbulent flow. Dimensionless numbers. Closed conduit flow. Pipe network analysis. Steady flow in pipes. First and second laws of thermodynamics will be introduced, enthalpy, entropy, exergy, and forms of energy. Heat storage and transfer. [Note: Four lab sessions. Offered: W]
Prereq: CIVE 105, 221; Level at least 2A Architectural or Civil Engineering. Antireq: CIVE 280, ENVE 280
Comprehensive design project of building or bridge in collaboration with the School of Architecture. Integration of structure, systems, and architecture explored with case studies. Preparation of construction drawings and specifications. [Offered: S]
Prereq: AE 225; Level at least 3A Architectural Engineering
A review of the functions of the building enclosure, and materials, systems and sub-systems used in modern building construction of new and retrofit of existing buildings. Interaction of the enclosure, mechanical systems, and structure, the importance of construction process and quality control, as well as the implications to sustainability will be considered. [Offered: W, first offered Winter 2022]
Analysis of statically indeterminate structures using force and displacement methods. Influence lines for determinate and indeterminate structures. Introduction to the matrix stiffness method. Computer applications using commercial structural analysis software. [Offered: S]
Prereq: AE 205; Level at least 3A Architectural, Civil, or Geological Engineering. Antireq: CIVE 303
Introduction to structural systems. Systems for carrying gravity and lateral loads in buildings. Structural design concepts. Analysis and design of concrete beams and one-way slabs. Design of steel beams and tension members. Comparison of steel and concrete framing systems. [Offered: W, first offered Winter 2022]
Prereq: AE 303; Level at least 3B Architectural, Civil, or Geological Engineering. Antireq: CIVE 310
A review of different structural systems and materials with a focus on constructability, sustainability, economy, and performance. Concrete, steel, wood, masonry, and polymer materials, as well as framed, hybrid, shear wall, cable stayed, tension, and inflatable systems will be covered. The selection of systems as a function of occupancy, scale, labour, economy, geography, and climate will be introduced. [Offered: W, first offered Winter 2022]
Students undertake a group architectural engineering design project over two terms of their program. The purpose of the project is to demonstrate students' abilities to practise in their chosen area of expertise, using knowledge gained from their academic and employment experiences. Projects integrate all relevant aspects (e.g., structure, constructability, mechanical and enclosure) within appropriate defined social, economic, environmental, political, and technical constraints. [Offered: W, first offered Winter 2022]
Prereq: AE 300; Level at least 3B Architectural Engineering
An introduction to soil mechanics principles including state of stress, ground water flow, consolidation and shear strength. An introduction to design of shallow and deep foundations. Earth pressure theories and design of retaining walls. [Offered: S]
Prereq: Level at least 3A Architectural Engineering
Project financing, life-cycle analysis, time value of money, sensitivity analyses, tax, financial implications of infrastructure projects, quantitative decision-making, and financial aspects of a business plan. [Offered: W, first offered Winter 2022]
Prereq: MATH 116; Level at least 2B Civil Engineering, 3A Environmental or Geological Engineering, or 3B Architectural Engineering. Antireq: CIVE 392, MSCI 261
Completion of the project defined and initiated in AE 325. Complete oral presentation, written and graphics deliverables. [Offered: S, first offered Spring 2022]
Prereq: AE 325; Level at least 4A Architectural Engineering
Introduction to the techniques and utility of measuring building performance both during construction, during operation, and before retrofit. Stiffness, vibration, rain penetration, air leakage, heat flow, durability, solar control, acoustics, lighting, damage assessment, and energy consumption. [Offered: S, first offered Spring 2022]
A comprehensive individual design project of building, bridge, tower, etc. with a defined focus on a specific building system: mechanical, structural, enclosure, architectural. Research of precedents and the state of technology will be part of this. Complete oral presentation, written report, and graphics deliverables. [Offered: W, first offered Winter 2023]
Heating, ventilating, cooling, filtration, plumbing, lighting, transport, data transmission, security, control, and life safety systems in buildings will be studied, in terms of function, performance, economics, construction, renovation, regulation, and sustainability. The interaction of systems, especially the environmental control systems, with the enclosures and structural systems in design and construction will be specifically considered. [Offered: S, first offered Spring 2022]
Background (Charter of Rights and Freedoms), contracts, torts (negligent malpractice), forms of carrying on business, professional practice (Professional Engineers Act, joint practice rules, professional misconduct and sexual harassment), alternate dispute resolution, construction liens, intellectual property (patents, trade marks, copyrights and industrial designs), labour relations and employment law, environmental law. [Offered: S, first offered Spring 2022]
Prereq: Level at least 4A Architectural Engineering. Antireq: CIVE 491
AE 495Design Intensive Special Topics in Architectural Engineering
A special topics course on design intensive advanced topics in architectural engineering is offered from time to time, when resources are available. For the current offering, inquire at the Department.
A special topics course on advanced topics in architectural engineering is offered from time to time, when resources are available. For the current offering, inquire at the Department.