Individual variable-credit research design or analysis on advanced phases of Civil Engineering problems conducted under the direct supervision of a faculty member. A maximum of six credit hours may be applied towards the MS degree. Prerequisite: Permission of Graduate Advisor.

Individual variable-credit research of contemporary topics in civil engineering. Cannot be used to satisfy minimum degree requirements. Grade of pass or fail. Prerequisite: Permission of Graduate Advisor.

Conferences and discussions of various topics in civil engineering by faculty, graduate students, and speakers from industry and other institutions. Attendance required of all full-time graduate students during each semester of enrollment.

A general course in groundwater hydrology, emphasizing fundamental principles and their applications to practical problems. Topics included are hydrologic cycles, geologic environments and controls, unsaturated and saturated zones, Darcy's law, continuity and energy principles, Navier-Stokes equations, flow equations, steady and unsteady hydraulics, aquifer tests, analytical and numerical models and computer codes. Prerequisite: Instructor approval.

Formulation and solution of initial and boundary value problems arising in structural mechanics. Prerequisites: MATH 2326 or MATH 3326, and instructor approval.

Review of fundamental behavior of reinforced concrete structures. Design of reinforced concrete systems in accordance with ACI code. Topics includes two-way slabs, plates, shells, continuous beams, frames, prestressed concrete, and composite design. Prerequisite: CE 4335.

Theory of finite element approximation, numerical solutions of a variety of problems in structural mechanics including beam-columns, grid beams and plates on linear and nonlinear foundations, and matrix structural analysis. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisites: CE 3343 and instructor approval.

Finite elements of structural mechanics problems, virtual work principle, plane trusses and frames, axial elements, beam bending, plane stress and plane strain, axi-symmetric stress analysis, three dimensional stress analysis, isoparametric finite elements, finite element computer project, and use of several finite element softwares to solve typical problems. Prerequisites: (1) CE 3343 or equivalent, (2) CS 1420 FORTRAN or C programming, and (3) instructor approval.

Design of structural steel systems using AISC LRFD code, welded and bolted connections of axial members, framed and seated shear connections, rigid and semi-rigid moment connections, base plate connections, beam and column splices, steel-concrete composite construction, and use of software to design typical systems. Prerequisites: CE 4361 and instructor approval.

Quantitative risk and reliability analyses in engineering. Reliability methods applicable to design, component reliability, system reliability, parallel systems, series system, extreme value theory, fault tree and decision analysis, approximate methods for risk and reliability, and selected applications to civil engineering. Prerequisite: Department approval.

Buckling of columns, frames, arches, rings, plates, and shells, lateral and torsional buckling of beams. Numerical methods of buckling analysis, and stability analysis of complex systems using specialized computer programs. Prerequisites: CE 3343 and instructor approval.

Critical study of fundamental theories and modeling approaches for physical, chemical, and biological processes that affect the fate of chemicals in the environment. Mass flow and diffusion, kinetics and equilibrium, solubility and precipitation, volatilization, oxidation-reduction, types of sorption, complexation, radiodecay, and biotransformation. Applications focus on waste disposal, soil and groundwater reclamation, and advanced water and wastewater treatment operations. Prerequisite: Instructor approval.

Dimension and model theory and its use in analyzing physical experiments. Applications of probability and statistical analysis. Prerequisite: Instructor approval.

Shear strength, earth pressure calculation on retaining structures, soil bearing capacity theories, stress on shaft and tunnel linings, introduction to bearing capacity on permafrost, and slope stability. Prerequisites: CE 4448 and instructor approval.

A study of waste management from cradle to grave: generation, storage, transportation, treatment, disposal, exchanges and minimization. The program emphasizes legislative and technical aspects with focus on treatment and disposal technologies. Analysis and design covers physical, chemical, thermal, or biological processes with general applications to the industrial and energy-producing sectors. Special wastes, such as high-technology, infectious and radioactive, are addressed as case studies. Prerequisite: A BS degree in engineering or chemistry, graduate standing in engineering or chemistry, or instructor approval.

Behavior of structural members under dynamic loads. Vibration theory, particular reference to structures, design of structural systems for dynamic loads, wind loads, and earthquakes. Prerequisite: Instructor approval.

Effect of air pollution, classification of wastes, meteorological factors, sampling and analysis, abatement, and statistical analysis. Prerequisite: Instructor approval.

Methods of iterations, approximations, and numerical procedures used in solution of complex problems and optimizations such as occur in Engineering Design and Scientific Analysis. Prerequisite: Instructor approval.

The theory and design of plates and shell structures by the membrane and bending stress theories. Prerequisite: Instructor approval.

Fundamentals of vibration, wave propagation in elastic homogeneous medium, shear modulus of soil, geophysical exploration, foundation vibration--half space theory, lumped parameter systems, dynamic lateral earth pressure, and soil liquefaction. Prerequisites: CE 4448 and instructor approval.

Classification and index properties, rock strength and failure criteria, initial stresses and their measurements, planes of weakness, deformability, underground openings, slope stability, and application to foundation engineering. Prerequisites: Graduate standing, CE 4448, and instructor approval.

Properties of soils relevant to slope stability. Site investigation, instrumentation and monitoring of slopes. Methods of stability analysis for embankments, dams, natural and manmade cut slopes, rockfalls, debris flow, mud slides, and submarine slopes. Stability of slopes under earthquake loading conditions. Prerequisite: Instructor approval.

Groundwater pollution sources and typical cases in hazardous and radioactive waste management. Fundamentals of flow and transport of chemicals in porous media. Modeling phase distribution of chemicals in subsurface environments. Use of state-of-the-art computer codes (mainframe- and micro-computers). Applications to either planning, case evaluation, remedial action or clean-up technologies. Prerequisite: Instructor approval.

The course covers advanced procedures for laboratory analysis of water and wastewater. Experiments using AA, GC, IC, TOC, and other instruments are conducted. Emphasis is placed on laboratory technique, data reporting and the student to be able to properly execute procedures specified in standard methods for accurate collection and reporting of research data. Prerequisite: CE 5409.

Design course for biological waste treatment systems. Both anaerobic and aerobic processes are covered and include attached and suspended growth processes such as activated sludge and its variants, bio-towers, RBC's, sequencing batch reactors, fluidized bed reactors and anaerobic digestion. The course will also address the biological removal and control of nitrogen and phosphorous for nutrient and ammonia toxicity control. Prerequisite: Instructor approval.

Design course focusing on the development of treatment trains for the removal of contaminants from water. Advanced design process development for filtration, adsorption, disinfection, ion exchange, membrane processes and inorganic residuals disposal. Class includes relevant field trips to advanced treatment facilities and a process design project. Prerequisite: Instructor approval.

Design course focusing on the removal/degradation of contaminants from waste streams at industrial plants, municipal facilities, and hazardous waste sites. Waste minimization of industrial processes developed as an alternative to waste treatment. Advanced design process development including anaerobic and aerobic bio-reactors for hazardous contaminant degradation, vapor/liquid extraction, liquid/liquid extraction, super critical extraction, catalytic combustion, and solidification/stabilization. Design project on current topics. Prerequisite: CE 5343 or CE 5344.

Study of the movement of water and contaminants in the unsaturated zone. Covers soil moisture potential, unsaturated constitutive relationships, static systems, steady flow, transient flow, transport of dissolved constituents, vapor phase contaminant transport, heat transfer, and mathematical modeling. Prerequisite: Instructor approval.

Design aspects of water and wastewater systems ranging from pipelines to treatment plants are covered. A detailed design of at least one unit will be completed as either an individual or class project. Cost estimating will be covered.

Fundamentals of particulate and ion removal/rejection are reviewed and then applied to engineered systems. The design of multi-media filtration systems, ultra and nano filtration processes, reverse osmosis (RO), and electrodialysis are covered in depth. Brine concentrate disposal methods such as deep well injection, irrigation, and enhanced evaporation are examined. Products such as membranes and brine concentration systems and availability from manufacturers are reviewed. Site visits to industrial application sites, an engineering design office, and an Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) may be included. Prerequisite: Instructor approval.

On-site wastewater treatment considerations from wastewater generation rates through final disposal are discussed. Appropriate alternatives ranging from conventional to innovative systems are covered for single family residences, commercial, and institutional establishments. Alternative analyses include consideration of installation costs, operating cost, and technical performance. Prerequisite: Instructor approval.

Stresses and deformations in flexible and rigid pavements. Traffic loading and volume. Material characterization. Drainage design. Definition of pavement performance. Application of reliability to pavement design. Flexible and rigid pavement design. Design of overlays. Prerequisite: Instructor approval.

Determination of lateral earth pressure. Design of mechanically stabilized retaining walls for excavation, and cofferdams. Design of foundations on difficult soils. Study of soil-structure interaction, mechanics of laterally-and axially-loaded piles. Prerequisite: Instructor approval.

Subsurface data requirements. Conduct of investigations. Field mapping. Geological constraints. Engineering geophysics. Soil and rock sampling. Hydrogeology. Laboratory testing. Compilation and presentation of information. Prerequisite: CE 4448 or instructor approval.

Advanced topics of contemporary interest in civil engineering. May be repeated for credit when topic varies. Prerequisite: Instructor approval.

Individual research, design, or analysis on advanced phases of civil engineering problems conducted under the direct supervision of a faculty member. The course, including a written report, is required of all students in the non-thesis option. Prerequisite: Instructor approval.

Individual research, design, or analysis on advanced phases of civil engineering problems conducted under the direct supervision of a faculty member. The courses, including a written report, are required of all students in the non-thesis option. Prerequisites: CE 5396 and instructor approval.

Study and evaluation of the chemical characteristics of ground water, surface water, municipal waste waters, and industrial effluents. Acid base reactions, oxidation reduction reactions, gas solubility, adsorption, precipitation, and dissolution. Laboratory covers analysis of physical, chemical, and biological properties of water. Work with AA, GC, IC, TOC, and other instrumentation for water analysis. Prerequisite: Instructor approval. Laboratory fee required.