52 courses in the 1987–88 Undergraduate Calendar, read from the scanned original. The text comes from OCR, so check the scanned page before relying on a detail.
Department of Civil Engineering
Professor, Chairman of the Department R.C.G. Haas, BSc, MSc (Alberta), PhD (Waterloo), PEng
Professor, Dean of the Faculty of
Engineering
W.C. Lennox, BASc, MSc (Waterloo), PhD (Lehigh), PEng
Professor, Associate Chairman Graduate
Studies
GJ. Farquhar,? BASc (Waterloo), PhD (Wisconsin), PEng, Recipient of the Distinguished Teacher Award
Associate Professor, Associate
Chairman, Undergraduate Studies
B. LeLievre. BEng (West Australia). MASc, PhD (Waterloo), PEng
Professors \
S.T. Ariaratnam, BSc (Eng) (Ceyion), MSc (London), PhD (Cambridge)
E.F.P. Burnett, 8Sc (Capetown), DIC, MS, PhD (London), PEng
M.Z. Cohn, CSc (Bucharest), PEng
M.B. Dusseault,> BSc, PhD (Alberta), PEng
G.M.L. Gladwell? BSc, PhD, DSc (London)
R. Green, BSc (Eng) (London), MSc (Queen's), MSc (Waterloo), PhD (Texas), PEng
D.E. Grierson, BASc, MASc, PhD (Waterloo), PEng
V.K. Handa, BSc (Calcutta), BSc (Eng) (London), MSc (Queen's), MASc, PhD (Waterloo), PEng
B.G. Hutchinson, BE (Sydney), MSc (Queen's), PhD (Waterloo), PEng.
H.H.E. Leipholz,’ Dip! Eng, Dring, * Docent Habil (Stuttgart), FRSC, PEng, Recipient of the Distinguished Teacher Award
N.C. Lind, MSc (Technical University of Denmark), PhD {illinois), FRSC
E.L. Matyas, BASc (Toronto), DIC, PhD (London), PEng
E.A. McBean, BASc (British Columbia), SM, PhD (MIT), PEng
W.A. McLaughlin, BSc (Saskatchewan), MSc, PhD (Purdue) PEng
G.M. McNeice, BASc (Waterloo), PhD (London), PEng
T. Prasad, BSc, MSc (Banaras Hindu), PhD (Cambridge)
J. Roorda, BASc (Waterloo), PhD (London), PEng
J. Schroeder, BEng, MEng (McMaster), “PhD (Waterloo), PEng
AN. Sherbourne, BSc, DSc, (London), BS, MS (Lehigh), MA, PhD (Cambridge), PEng.
J. Shortreed, BEngSc (Western Ontario}, MSc (Queen's), PAD (Northwestern), PEng
K.N. Smith, BASc (Toronto), MASc (Ilr nois), PhD (Waterloo), PEng
I. Solomon, CivHyd Eng (Bucharest), PhD (City University, London), PEng
JF. Sykes, BASc, MASc, PhD (Waterloo), PEng
T.H. Topper, BASc (Toronto), PhD (Cambridge), PEng
S. Yagar, BASc, MASe (Toronto), PhD (California), PEng
Associate Professors
R.W, Cockfield, BSc, MSc (Queens), PhD (Waterloo), PEng
J-M Konrad,° BS, Dipl.ing. (Strasbourg), MSc (Laval), PhD (Alberta), PEng
N. Kouwen, BASc, PhD (Waterloo), PEng
F.F. Saccomanno, BSc, MCP (Manitoba), PhD (Toronto), PEng
R.M. Schuster,* BS, MS (North Dakota State), PhD (lowa State), PEng
J.C. Thompson, BASc (Toronto), MS, PhD (illinois), PEng
Assistant Professors L. Rothenburg, Dip/ Phy (Moscow), PhD (Carleton), PEng
Research Professor J.A. Franklin,> BSc (London), MSc, PhD (Imperial College, London)
Adjunct Faculty
M.H. Eayrs
D.E. Franks, BA (McMaster), LL.B (Osgoode Hail)
D.A. Godden, BASc (Toronto), LLB (Osgoode Hall) LLM (York)
D.T. McClurkin, Chartered Accountant
N.W. McLeod, BSc (Alberta), MSc (Saskatchewan), ScD (Michigan), FRSC, PEng
W.R. Petri, DiplEng (Berlin), PEng
J.T. Pindera, Dr of Tech Sciences (Warsaw), Docent Habil (Cracow), PEng
D.W. Schnurr, BASce (Toronto), LLB (Osgoode Hall), PEng
Faculty Members of Civil Engineering holding cross appointments to: Mechanical Engineering
?Applied Mathematics
3Chemical Engineering
Faculty Members holding cross and/or joint appointments to Civil Engineering from.
Architecture
5Earth Sciences
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Course Descriptions
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, 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.
Buckling and Stability. Failure hypotheses. Virtual work. Displacement analysis. Introduction to influence lines.
A review of Year One 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. Applications from Dynamics and Vibrating Systems
An introduction to Microcomputers, Spreadsheets, Word Processors and the BASIC language. Workshop includes applications selected from Year Two Civil Engineering courses.
Five weeks only
For Civil and Geological Engineering students only
An introduction to the use of Microcomputers, Spreadsheets and Word Processors; Application to problems in Civil Engineering.
Five weeks only
For Civil and Geological Engineering - students 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 metais, ceramics and polymers. Corrosion. Modes of deformation and failure.
4 lab sessions
An introduction to fluid mechanics and thermal sciences. Fluid properties, fluid statics; thermodynamic principles: Bernoulli equation; the momentum equation and applications; taminar and turbulent flow; closed conduit flow; pipe network analysis, dimensional analyses and similitude; steady flow in pipes; heat transfer.
4 lab sessions.
A one-week course in surveying. Intro-
duction to surveying, length measure-
ments, levelling, transit surveys. Approximate cost to each student
135.
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.
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. A written teport and a verbal presentation are requirements.
Beams, frames, arches, trusses, cables. Statically determinate structures. Statically indeterminate structures. Computer applications.
Piane elasticity. Stress functions. Torsion of noncircular sections. Membrane. stresses in shells. Bending of flat plates. Buckling and Vibration.
“CVE 313 FW 3C1T 05
Structural Concrete Design 1 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. Prereq: CIV E 303
Introduction to basic principles and procedures of transport planning and engineering, as applied to Canadian intercity transport problems.
Course Descriptions 16:29 Civil Engineering
Theories of road capacity; Capacity and quality of service on rural and urban roads. Traffic signals: capacity, delay, allocation and optimization of phase times. Control of combinations and networks of signals. Application of assignment in traffic models.
Basic concepts needed to explore current issues in Urban Transportation; includes planning models of trip generation, mode split distribution and assignment. Evaluation of transport proposals based on the decision environment and extensions of engineering economics. Basic notions of system continuity, historical perspectives and system operating characteristics are addressed.
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.
Six lab sessions.
Foundation engineering; earth pressure theories; retaining walls; anchors; shallow and deep foundations; braced trenches and excavations; slope stability.
Prereq: CIV E 353
Basic water chemistry. Mathematical modelling of water quality. Treatment systems. Solid Waste Management. Air Pollution.
Seven lab sessions.
Open channel flow; flood routing; dams; Spillways; gates and culverts; pumps and turbines; flood mapping; urban drainage.
The engineer in society. Principles, methods and practice of Civil Engineering. Informat lectures.
16:30 Course Descriptions Civil Engineering |
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. A written report and a verbal presentation are requirements.
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 nonli-
near behaviour. Computer Applications. Prereq: CIV E 303
Approximate methods of analysis for a variety of structural forms. Application of approximate techniques to beams, building frames, shear wail structures, plates, buckling and vibration problems. Approximate structural design.
Prereq: CIV E 313, 413
Dynamics of continuous and discretized structures. Free and forced vibrations of single and multidegree of freedom systems. Impact, earthquake loads, wind loads. Vibration of beams, frames, structural systems.
The building process; loadings: gravity, wind, thermal, moisture, fire; enclosure design: wails, windows, roof; subgrade construction; energy related considerations: energy load, economics.
Prereq: CIV E 313, 413, 414 or consent of instructor
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.
Prereq: CIV E 303
Reinforced concrete members and structures. Torsion. Slender columns, wails, continuous beams, floor systems. Prestressed concrete.
Prereq: CIV E 313
Geometries, loads, safety and service-
ability, structural idealizations. Building
design and bridge design. Proportioning
of components and structures in
concrete, steel, masonry and wood. Prereq: CIV E 313, 413, 414
Introduction to the Finite Element Methods in field problems. Applications to the theory using available computer programs.
Experimental evaluation of responses of engineering structures to various loads. Foundations of modelling, observations and measurements. Modei development. Selected experimental techniques. Transfer functions. /
Introduction to basic concepts of transport systems analysis: systems analysis framework, accounting methods, experimental design techniques, decision theory, basic approaches to simulation modelling. The emphasis is on development of methods of analysis, for applica-
tion to selected case studies in the trans-
port sector. Prereq: CIV E 342
Pavement design, soil identification, subgrade design, base courses, flexible pavement design, design and testing of asphaltic concrete mixes, surface treatments.
Prereq: CIV E 353
Simulation of geotechnical consulting practice. Students are required to complete several projects, based on acutal case studies, which require problem identification, evaluation of geotechnical data, analysis, design and report preparations.
Prereq: CIV E 353, 354
Introduction of engineering technology to the field of orthopaedics. Specific topics deal with the repair and reconstruction of portions of the musculoskeletal system affected by trauma or pathological response. Primary study is directed toward the skeletal joints and major ioad carrying structures. Students must have had background study in properties and mechanics of materiale equivalent to CIV E 204 and CIV E 265. Registration in this course will be assessed on an individual basis through scheduled interviews. Cross-listed as GEN E 460
Introduction to wastewater treatment. Wastewater quantity; Wastewater characteristics; Primary treatment; Secondary treatment; Sludge treatment and disposal; Industrial wastewater management. Design project.
Prereq: CIV E 375
Coreq: CIV E 381
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.
Prereq: CIV E 375
Coreq: CIV E 381
A course on water resource management problems in Canada. Description of basic areas of water resource management. Application of systems analysis and operations research techniques. management, Benefit-cost analysis. Social, political, legal and ecological considerations.
Coreq: CIV E 381
Basic hyraulic principles; elementary hydrologic design; principles of reservoir design: mathematical modelling of hydrologic budget; data networks; design events; urban hydrology.
Coreq: CIV E 381
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. Ethical aspects of professional practice. Restricted to 4B Civil and Geological Engineering students
Geography of the Canadian North. Engineering aspects of Frozen Ground; Hydrology, Foundation Design, Services.
Economic considerations. Northern trans-
portation and communication systems.
Introduction to project/construction management - network methods, critical 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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