Graduate Courses:
Graduate courses are not taught as regularly as undergraduate courses.
Frequency of classes is based on the past three years and is not necessarily representative of the future.
Additional Courses:
| Number |
Title |
Frequency Taught |
| CE 382N |
Structural Systems |
Fall in Odd Years |
CE 383C |
Experimental Methods in Structural Engineering |
Infrequently |
| CE 384R |
Earthquake Engineering |
Fall |
| CE 384S |
Structural Reliability |
Infrequently |
| CE 386P |
Engineering Fracture Mechanics |
Spring in Odd Years |
| CE 393S |
Structural Engineering Research Seminar |
Fall/Spring |
| CE 397 |
Blast-Resistant Design |
Infrequently |
| CE 397 |
Design of Wood Members and Systems |
with ARE 362L |
| CE 397F |
Forensic Engineering |
Fall |
Course Descriptions:
CE 382N: Application of systems engineering principles to planning, design, and construction of building and bridge structures with emphasis on performance
requirements and economic factors.
CE 383C: Review of experimental methods commonly used in structural engineering.
CE 384R: Earthquake characteristics; seismic loads; elastic and inelastic response; analysis and design of buildings for earthquakes.
Prerequisite: CE 384P.
CE 384S: Review of probability theory and statistical techniques; first- and second-order reliability methods;
simulation techniques; reliability basis for load and resistance factor design codes; reliability of systems and networks.
CE 386P: Application of fracture mechanics to fracture-safe design of metal structures; material behavior and analysis of components containing cracks.
CE 397: Blast Resistant Design Prerequisite:
CE 384P.
CE 397: Design of Wood Members and Systems; Design and behavior of solid wood and glued-laminated wood structural members; light-frame and heavy timber systems, including trusses and
arches. Same as ARE 383 (Topic 6:
Design of Wood Members and Systems).
CE 397F: Methods of forensic analysis; role of the expert witness; methods of dispute resolution; case studies; term project.
Same as ARE 383 (Topic 4:
Forensic Engineering: Materials and Structures).