49 courses in the 1990–91 Undergraduate Calendar, read from the scanned original. The text comes from OCR, so check the scanned page before relying on a detail.
A continuation of GEN E 165 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.
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 and shear in beams.
Flexure, Strain Energy, Yielding and Buckling, impact, Virtual Work. Influence Lines.
A review of Year One Calculus. Hyper bolic Functions. Partial derivatives. Multiple integration with applications. Vector analysis, theorems of Green ar~ 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.
A continuation of CIV E 223A. 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.
7E265 FW 3C,1T,3t 0.5 Structure and Properties of Materials A basic course in structure, behaviour
J application of engineering
terials. Bonding forces. Crystalline and amorphous structures. Structural defects. Phase transformations and
~uilibria. Structures and responses of
‘tals, ceramics and polymers. Corro-
in. Mades of deformation and failure.
Four lab sessions
VE 280 S,F 4C,2T,2L 0.75
sid Mechanics and Thermal aciences : An introduction to fluid mechanics and ““armal sciences. Fluid properties. Fluid
itics. Thermodynamic principles.
srnoulli equation. The momentum equation and applications. Laminar and turbulent flow. Closed conduit flow.
2e network analysis. Dimensional
alyses and similitude. Steady flow in pipes. Heat transfer.
Four lab sessions.
VE 291 F 1wkfidlab 0.5— irvey Camp A one-week course in surveying. introduction to surveying, length measureents, levelling, transit surveys. Approximate cost to each student: 0190 (if paid by June 30th - $160).
“WV E292 FW 2C,2T 0.5 igineering Economics 1 introductory course on the principles of engineering economy. Basic concepts. Capital. Interest formulas and 3rivations. Annual worth compariwns. Present worth. Return on investment. Benefit-cost ratio depreciation. Effect of taxes.
The engineer in society. Principles, vethods and practice of Civil Engi- 3ering. Informal lectures.
he development of problem-solving | kills utilizing the systems approach to the solution of Civil Engineering problems. Knowledge from previous ourses and the practical application of 1e digital computer are integrated in a .2am/project-oriented environment. A written report and a verbal presentation are requirements.
Course Descriptions Civil Engineering
Beams, frames, arches, trusses, cables. Statically determinate structures. Statically indeterminate structures. Computer applications.
Membrane stresses in shells. Buckling. Beams on elastic foundations. Plane elasticity. Torsion of non-circular sections.
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 te basic principles and procedures of transport planning and engineering, as applied to Canadian intercity transport problems.
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.
The course develops a number of standard methods for predicting travel in urban areas. General characteristics of urban travel and urban transport systems are presented along with a discussion of typical issues pertaining to urban areas. Methods used to evaluate alternatives and resolve issues are presented. These include trip generation, trip distribution and mode split.
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.
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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.
Six 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. 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. 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 ~ nonlinear 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 wall 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 muitidegree 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: walls, windows, roof. Subgrade construction. Energy related considerations.
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. 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 Methads in field problems. Applications of the theory using available computer programs.
Coursé Descriptions Civil Engineering
Experimental evaluation of responses of engineering structures to various loads. Foundations of modelling, observations and measurements. Model 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 application to selected case studies in the transport 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 actual 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 recon- Struction of portions of ne musculosk- életal system affected by trauma or pathological response. Primary study is directed toward the skeletal joints and major load carrying structures. Students must have had background study in properties and mechanics of materials 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
Mathematical modelling of transport phenomena in rivers, estuaries and lakes. Data collection and analysis. Thermal pollution. Non-point source contributions to pollution. Manageme: problems. Ecological modelling. Prereq: CIV E 375
A course on water resource management problems in Canada. Description of basic areas of water resource management. Application of systems” analysis and operations research tect niques. Benefit-cost analysis. Social, political, legal and ecological considerations.
Coreq: CIV E 381
Design of water supply and distributio systems. Design of sanitary sewer an storm water management systems. Concepts of urban infrastructure renewal. The course consists of 24 hours of lectures and a design project The emphasis is on computer aided design, using commonly used water resources engineering software packages and computer graphics.
Prereq: CIV E 375, 381 and 486
Basic hydraulic principles. Elementary hydrologic design. Principles of reservoir design. Mathematical modelling of hydrologic budget. Data networks. Design events. Urban hydrology.
VE 491 W 3C 05 Engineering Law 7 General introduction to Law and ommon Law legal systems. Forma- »n of contracts. Effect of mistakes on ~ontracts. Interpretation of contracts. Breach of contracts. Legal remedies. Scope and content of technical specifiations. Sale of goods. Introduction of e law of agency. The tort of negligence. Professional negligence. Some aspects of restrictive trade practices. itroduction to Patent Law. Ethical spects of professional practice. Restricted to 48 Civil. and Geological Engineering students..
Terrain features and permafrost. Thermal deformation characteristics of ozen and unfrozen soils. Thaw of ermafrost and settlement. Ice and ~now construction. Buildings and foundation design. Water, wastewater and waste disposal. Ica mation. Policy ‘sues. Transportation in the North.
itroduction to project/construction lanagement - network methods, crit- .cal path, crashing, resource allocation and levelling. Earth moving and heavy construction. Building construction yethods. Contract construction.
“he engineer in society. Principles, nethods and practice of Civil Engineering. Informal lectures.
Course Descriptions Civil Engineering