50 courses in the 1980–81 Undergraduate Calendar, read from the scanned original. The text comes from OCR, so check the scanned page before relying on a detail.
Notes
Associate Professors
Faculty listed in 1980–81
R. W. Cockfield, BSc, MSc (Queen’s), PhD (Waterloo), PEng
N. Kouwen, BASc, PhD (Waterloo), PEng
B. LeLievre, BEng (West Australia), MASc, PhD (Waterloo), PEng
E. L. Matyas, BASc (Toronto), DIC, PhD (London), PEng
E. A. McBean, BASc (Br. Col.), SM, PhD (MIT), PEng
R. M. Schuster’, BS, MS (North Dakota State), PhD (lowa State), PEng
K. N. Smith, BASe (Toronto), MASc (Ilinois), PhD (Waterloo), PEng
CIVE 116Urban Transport Problems and ProspectsW 3C 0.5
Overview of urban development and role played by transport. Dimensions of current issues such as congestion, travel equity, pollution and energy consumption. Transport demands and relation to land use. Transport planning options; transport technology, general development options.
Not intended for civil engineering students at any level
Not recommended for first year students
Civ £ 116 W,S 2C,4L/T 0.75
Engingeering Concepts 2
A continuation of Gen E 115 with applications of graphics, measurement and other analytic principles to introductory problems in the various disciplines of Civil Engineering; an introduction to engineering design methods as applied to Civil Engineering and including specification development, informationgathering, concept formulation, feasibility analysis and report writing.
Functional designs of standard civil engineering structures. The creation and evaluation of alternative geometric configurations in accordance with user requirements. Informational content of previous courses is augmented with lectures on typical civil engineering problems and solutions.
An analytical treatment of static equilibrium of particles and rigid deformable bodies. Distributed forces: centroids and centres of gravity, moments of inertia. Analysis of structures: trusses, forces in beams and cables. Friction.
An introduction to the Kinematics and Kinetics of particles and rigid bodies. Kinematics of particles; Kinetics of particles; Newton's Second Law; energy and momentum; impulsive motions; systems of particles. Kinematics of rigid bodies; plane motion of rigid bodies; equations of motion; energy and momentum; impulsive motions.
CIVE 205Mechanics of Deformable Solids 1F,S 3C,2T 0.5
Introduction of the concepts of stress and Strain. Stress-strain relations for linearly elastic materials; Analysis of the response of prismatic members to axial, shearing, flexural and torsional loads; strain energy, failure hypotheses; instability in columns.
A review of Year 1 Calculus. Hyperbolic Functions. Partial derivatives. Multiple integration with applications. Vector analysis, theorems of Green and Gauss, line integrals. Elements of Fourier series.
An introduction to linear and partial differential equations. Standard methods of solution, applications to physical and engineering problems, linear equations with constant coefficients, systems of differential equations, solution by series, numerical methods, partial differential equations.
Role of Probability in engineering and decisionmaking under uncertainty. Data analysis. Basic probability concepts. Probability distributions. Functions of random variables. Estimation theory. Empirical determination of distribution models. Regression analysis.
CIVE 265Structure and Properties of MaterialsFLW 3C,3L/T 0.5
A basic course in structure, behaviour and application of engineering materials. Bonding forces. Crystalline and amorphous structures. Structural defects. Phase transformations and equilibria. Structures and responses of metals, ceramics and polymers. Corrosion. Modes of deformation and failure.
An introductory course on the principles of engineering economy. Basic concepts, capital; interest formulas and derivations; annual worth comparisons; present worth; return on investment; benefit-cost ratio; depreciation effect on taxes.
An introductory course in thermal science. Provides an understanding of thermodynamic principles as well as engineering aspects of heat transfer including applications to practical engineering problems.
Projects ranging from feasibility studies to detailed designs by student teams. Each team member is responsible for a definable portion of a project. The work of the individual is integrated with other team members to produce a complete solution described in a report containing all appropriate calculations and schernatics. Particular emphasis is placed on the utilization and integration of knowledge acquired in the more specialized courses, augmented with lectures on project administration.
Analysis of statiscally determinate linear elastic structures. Application of statics and energy principles to beams, frames, arches, cables, trusses and curved members. Analysis for shear, moment, axial force, support reactions. Influence lines for moving loads. Displacement anatysis. Introduction to the analysis of statically indeterminate structures.
Analysis of statically indeterminate linear elastic structures. Application of the Force and Displacement methods of indeterminate analysis to beams, frames, arches, cables, trusses and curved members. Classical methods. Matrix methods. Introduction to plastic analysis.
CIVE 306Mechanics of Deformable Solids 2F,W 3C,2T 0.5.
An advanced course in mechanics of solids. Torsion of non-circular sections, hollow section; Warping of cross-sections; Membrane Stresses in shells; bending of flat plates; beams on elastic foundations; buckling of columns, arches, beams and plates.
Modes of Transport in Canada. Trends in use. Role of Civil Engineering profession. Highway transport; Railway transport; Air transport; Water pipeline characteristics; Arctic transport; Multi-modal planning studies.
CIVE 344Urban and Regional EngineeringF,W 3C,2T 0.5
Natural system behaviour; Man’s impacts on ecosystems; Current environmental issues in Canada; Canadian urban system; Trends in resource consumption and waste production; Population forecasting; Economic forecasting; Urban spatial structure; Regional water management; Sources of water supply; Spatial aspects of network design; impacts of urbanization on hydrological regimes; Interactions with natural systems. .
An introduction to geologic processes; subsurface exploration; classification systems; weight-volume relationships; soil mechanics principles including state of stress, ground water flow, consolidation and shear strength.
A course in foundation engineering; earth pressure theories; retaining walls; anchors; shallow and deep foundations; braced trenches and excavations; slope stability.
CIVE 383Water Distribution and Collection SystemsF,W 3C,2T 0.5
Water requirements; water and waste volumes; water storage. Water supply and distribution systems, computer modeis; Urban hydrology, storm sewers, flood routing; Wastewater collection, sanitary sewers, Hydraulics of treatment works.
The purpose is to provide the students with an opportunity to demonstrate their capacity to engage in the practice of civil engineering as a profession. The students are encouraged to independently identify and resolve a problem within the scope of their chosen area of specialization, utilizing knowledge gained from their academic and employment experiences.
Approximate methods of analysis for a variety of structural forms. Application of approximate techniques to beams, building frames, shear wall structures, plates, buckling and vibration problems. Approximate structural design.
Matrix and computer methods of structural analysis. Application of the force and displacement methods of analysis to space frameworks, nonlinear structures and continuum discretized into finite elements.
CIVE 405Structural Dynamics and StabilityW 3C,2T 0.5
Dynamics of discretized structures. Free and forced vibrations of single and multidegree of freedom systems. Impact. Flexural vibrations of beams and plates. Static and dynamic instability of beams, shafts and frames.
Basic features of behaviour and design of steel structures. Materials, types of construction. Elastic and inelastic response of tension members, beams, columns, beam-columns, plates, connections, composite construction, fatigue. Design of simple elements and members.
Layouts, assemblages, economics of various structural systems. Composite systems. Continuous systems in steel and concrete. Torsion, load distribution effects. Limit States Design. An introduction to design in masonry, timber, aluminum. Fire protection.
Principles and techniques of experimental determination of responses of engineering structures to mechanical, thermal and wind loads, in real and simulated conditions. Foundations of modelling, observations and measurements. Selected experimental techniques: strain gauges, photoelasticity, holography, dynamic techniques, thermoelasticity, moire.
Application of concepts of CE 342, 343, 344 to typical urban transportation planning situations. Urban transit, a regional shopping activity centre, a major housing development considered using case studies. Methods of earlier courses linked to typical real life problems.
A course in engineering geology; engineering properties and characteristics of typical landforms, soils, rocks, and ground water regimes; introduction to earthquake resistant design and air-photo interpretation.
This course simulates geotechnical consulting practice. Students are exposed to real situations which require problem identification, evaluation of geotechnical data, analysis, design and report preparation.
CIVE 473Pollution in the Aquatic EnvironmentW 3C,2T 0.5
Mathematical modelling of transport phenomena in rivers, estuaries and lakes. Data collection and analysis. Thermal pollution. Non-point source contributions to pollution. Management problems. Ecological modelling.
CIVE 480Basic Principles of Water ResourcesW 3C,2T 0.5
A course on water resource management problems in Canada. Descriptions of basic areas of water resource management. Modelling of water resource systems. Application of systems analysis and operational research techniques in water resource management. Benefit-cost analysis. Social, political, legal and ecological considerations.
An introduction to hydrology, the hydrologic cycle; Runoff phenomena; River basin characteristics; Statistical and probability analysis of hydrologic data; Time series analysis; Non-stationary aspects of hydrology; Forecasting.
General Introduction to Law and Common-Law Legal Systems; Formation of Contracts, Effects of Mistakes on Contracts, Interpretation of Contracts, Breach of Contracts, Legal Remedies; Scope and Content of Technical Specifications; Sale of Goods; Introduction of the Law of Agency; the Tort of Negligence, Professional Negligence; Some Aspects of Restrictive Trade Practices; Introduction to Patent Law.
Introduction to the technical, ecological and sociological problems associated with construction in the Canadian North. Major topic areas are transportation, water supply, foundations and structures. Specific topics include engineering and feasibility studies for railways, pipelines, natural resource explorations, vehicle development and marine anchorages.
Introduction to project management. The project management function. Function of the project manager. Construction projects. Network systems. Critical path. Network crashing. Project resource allocation.
CIVE 497Engineering Analysis and ModellingW 3C,2T 0.5
Analysis, optimization and modelling techniques with emphasis on applications to engineering problems: linear programming and optimization; state space representation of dynamic systems; Laplace transform methods; computational methods for engineering analysis; least squares estimation; optimal mathematical models for physical systems.