53 courses in the 1983–84 Undergraduate Calendar, read from the scanned original. The text comes from OCR, so check the scanned page before relying on a detail.
J. Schroeder, BEng, MEng (McMaster), PhD (Waterloo), PEng
A.N. Sherbourne, BSe (London), MS (Lehigh), MA, PhD (Cambridge), PEng.
J. Shortreed, BEngSc (Western Ontario) MSc (Queen's), PhD (Northwestern), PEng
K.N. Smith, BASc (Toronto), MASc (Hlinois), PhD (Waterloo), PEng
S.1. Solomon, CivHyd Eng (Bucharest), PhD (City Univ., London}, PEng
T.H. Topper, BASc { Toronto), PhD (Cambridge), PEng
T.E. Unny, BE (Madras), MTech (Kharagpur), Dr ing (Dresden), PEng
S. Yagar, BASe, MASc (Toronto), PhD {California), PEng
Associate Professors
R.W. Cockfield, BSc, MSc (Queen's), PhD (Waterloo), PEng -
B. LeLievre, BEng (West Australia), MASc, PhD (Waterloo), PEng
E.L. Matyas, BASc ( Toronto}, DIC, PhD {London), PEng
R.M. Schuster’, BS, MS (North Dakota State), PhD (lowa State), PEng
\.J. Smalleys, CEng, PhD (City University, London)
J.F. Sykes, BASc, MASc, PhD (Waterloo), PEng.
J.C. Thompson, BASc {Toronto}, MS, PhD (Illinois), PEng
Assistant Professor F.F. Saccomanno, BSc, MCP (Manitoba), PhD (Toronto), PEng
Adjunct Faculty
P.M. Allen
D.A. Godden, BASc (Toronto), LLB (Osgoode Hall) LLM (York)
D.T. McClurkin, Chartered Accountant
N.W: McLeod, BSc (Alberta), MSc (Saskatchewan), ScD (Michigan), PEng
W.RA. Petri, DiplEng (Berlin), PEng
D.W. Schnurr, BASc (Toronto), LLB (Osgoode Hall), PEng
O. Stradal, CE, DSc (Prague)
Faculty Members of Civil Engineering holding cross-appointments to: Mechanical Engineering
3Applied Mathematics
Faculty Members holding cross appointments to Civil Engineering from: ?Earth Sciences
4Architecture
SEarth Sciences
Course Descriptions
A continuation of GEN E 115 with applications of graphics, measurement and other analytic principtes 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, information-gathering, concept formulation, feasibility analysis and report writing.
Equilibrium of rigid and deformable bodies. Analysis of internal forces in structures; beams, cables, arches, trusses.
Stress-strain-temperature relationships. Axial tension. Thin-walled pressure vessels. Torsion of shafts. Bending of beams. Analysis of stresses in beams.
Buckting and Stability. Failure hypotheses. Virtual work. Displacement analysis. Introduction to influence lines.
A review of Year 1 Caiculus. 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 probiems, linear equations with constant coefficients, systems of differential equations, solution by series, numerical methods, partial differential equations. Applications from Dynamics and Vibrating Systems.
An introduction to Microcomputers and the BASIC language. Workshop to include applications selected from Year 2 Civil Engineering courses.
Ten weeks only.
Role of Probability in engineering and decision-making under uncertainty.
- Data analysis. Basic probability concepts. Probability distributions. Functions of random variables. Estimation theory. Empirical determination of distribution models. Regression analysis.
A study of earth processes and earth materials from an engineering point of view. Topics include: mineral and rock identification, the rock cycle, structural geology, geology of Canada, effects of water, ice, and wind: Description of aggregates used in engineering works. Field trip.
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.
4 lab sessions.
An introductory course in fluid mechanics. Fluid properties, fluid statics; Bernoulli equation; the momentum equation and applications; laminar and turbulent flow; closed conduit flow; pipe network analysis; Dimensional Analysis and Similtitude; unsteady flow in pipes.
4 lab sessions.
A one-week course in surveying. Introduction to surveying, length measurements, levelling, transit surveys.
Approximate cost to each student $85.
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 of taxes
- Course Descriptions
Civil Engineering
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.
The engineer in society. Principles, methods and practice of Civil Engineering. Informal lectures.
The development of problem-solving skills utilizing the systems approach to the solution of civil engineering problems. Knowledge from previous courses and the practical application of the digital computer are integrated in a team/project-oriented environment. Ten weeks only.
Beams, frames, arches, trusses, cables. Statically determinate structures. Statically indeterminate structures. Computer applications.
Reinforced Concrete Members. Concrete and reinforcing steel materials. Safety, loads, design criteria. Flexure, shear, combined bending and axial force. Serviceability. One-way
- slabs, beams, columns, foundations and
retaining walls.
The nature of intercity transport, estimating transport demands, highway transport, rail transport, air transport, pipelines.
Vehicle dynamics and geometric design, road capacity, traffic signals, terminal design, pavement structure, transport facilities in permafrost areas.
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.
Not for Civil Engineering students.
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.
6 fab sessions.
A course in foundation engineering; earth pressure theories; retaining walls; anchors; shallow and deep foundations; braced trenches and excavations; slope stability.
Basic water chemistry. Mathematical modelling of water quality. Treatment systems. Solid Waste Management. Air pollution.
7 lab sessions.
Basic hydrologic principles. Elementary hydrologic design. Open channel flow. Principles of reservoir design. Dams, spitlways, gates and'culverts. Pumps and turbines. Hydroelectric development.
The engineer in society. Principles, methods and practice of Civil Engineering. Informal lectures.
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.
An independent or team project dealing with engineering design or research, under the direction and with the consent of a faculty member.
Advanced structural analysis of planar and space frameworks; linear and nonlinear behaviour. Computer Applications.
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.
Dynamics of continuous and discretized structures. Free and forced vibrations of single and multidegree of freedom systems. impact, earthquake loads, wind toads. Vibration of beams, frames, structural systems.
Plane elasticity. Stress functions.
Torsion of noncircular sections.
Membrane stresses in shells. Bending of ‘flat plates. Buckling and Vibration.
The building process; loading; thermal, moisture, fire and smoke considerations. Enclosure (walls and root) design. Sub-grade construction. Energy related considerations; energy load, economics, thermal inertia.
Structural steel members. Limit states design, loads, materials. Design of tension and compression members, beams and beam-columns. Composite design and plate girders. Connections. Fatigue.
Reinforced concrete members and structures. Torsion. Slender columns, wails, continuous beams, floor systems. Prestressed concrete.
Course Descriptions 301
Civil Engineering
Geometries, loads, safety and serviceability, structural idealizations. Building design and bridge design. Proportioning of components and structures in concrete, steel, masonry and wood. .
Prereq: CIV E 413 and CIV E 414
Differential Equations. Approximate techniques. Linear Programming.
Introduction to the Finite Element Method in field problems. Applications of the theory using available computer programmes.
Experimental evaluation of responses of engineering structures to various loads. Foundations of modeiting, observations and measurements. Model development. Selected experimental techniques. Transfer functions.
Urban transport models, transport economics, system analysis and evaluation, case studies of transport systems.
Pavement Design, Soil identification, . subgrade design, base courses, flexible pavement design, design and testing of asphaltic concrete mixes, surface treatments..
Detailed air-photo interpretation; terrain evaluation; remote sensing; one-half term of case histories including detailed analysis, design and reporting of geotechnical engineering projects.
Introduction to wastewater treatment. Wastewater quantity; Wastewater characteristics; Primary treatment; Secondary treatment; Sludge treatment and disposal; Industrial wastewater management. Design project.
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.
A course on water resource management problems in Canada. Description of basic areas of water resource management. Application of systems analysis and operations research techn!- ques in water resource management. Benefit-cost analysis. Social, political, tegal and ecological considerations. ©
Mathematical Modelling of Hydrologic Budget. Data networks. Design events. Flood mapping. Urban Drainage.
General Introduction to Law and Common Law Legal Systems; Formation of Contracts, Effect 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.
Geography of the Canadian North. Engineering aspects of Frozen Ground: Hydrology, Foundation Design, Services. Economic considerations. Northern transporation and communication systems.
Introduction to project/construction management - network methods, critica’ path, crashing, resource allocation and levelling. Earth moving and heavy construction; Building construction methods; Contract construction.
The engineer in society. Principles, methods and practice of Civil Engineering. Informal lectures.
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