CIV E 398 - Introduction to Continuum Mechanics

3 units (fi 8)(FIRST, 3-1S-0)

Stress, strain and displacements in two and three dimensions. Constitutive equations. Governing equations of elasticity and simple solutions. Strain energy and virtual work. Theories of failure. Prerequisites: CIV E 270 and MATH 209.

CIV E 660 - Advanced Structural Analysis

3 units (fi 6)(EITHER, 3-0-0)

Direct stiffness theory and modeling of three dimensional framed structures. Linear and nonlinear stability concepts. Approximate and Direct stiffness formulation of geometric nonlinear problems.

CIV E 665 - Introduction to the Finite Element Method

3 units (fi 6)(EITHER, 3-0-0)

Fundamentals of the formulation and application of the finite element method to problems of continuum mechanics, with special reference to civil engineering, including problems in solid mechanics and soil mechanics. Prerequisite: CIV E 664 or consent of Instructor.