NOTE: All courses offered in the Civil Engineering Department are of one term in length. Examinations are held at the end of each term. All listed courses may not be offered each year.
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CIVL-821*  |
The Finite Element Method in Engineering Analysis |
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General introduction to discretization techniques for solving engineering problems. Derivation of element and global force-displacement equations employing both the variational and direct stiffness methods. Discussion of the criteria for selecting various approximating functions, available finite elements, substructure analysis and procedures for rapid design changes. (CIVL-439 plus additional material). Learning materials $30.00. Three term-hours, fall; lectures
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| CIVL-825* |
Advanced Topics in the Finite Element Method |
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This course focuses on both the theoretical and practical aspects of performing non-linear analysis. The following topics are covered: general mathematical formulation, numerical solution technique, large deflections, stress-stiffening techniques to improve convergence, linear and non-linear buckling analysis, material non-linearities including elasticity, plasticity, hyperelasticity and creep, and finally special non linear elements such as dampers, springs, interface, contact, only tension or compression and a three-dimensional reinforced solid. Emphasis is placed on developing computational algorithms to solve problems using the above techniques and comparing the solutions to those obtained from ANSYS, which is a state-of-art general purpose finite element software package. Three term-hours, spring.
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| CIVL-828* |
Serviceability of Concrete Structures |
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This course is intended to provide structural engineers with an in-depth understanding of the performance of reinforced, prestressed and composite concrete-steel structures under service conditions, including both the short and long term performances. The course deals with the effects of creep and shrinkage of concrete, relaxation of prestressing steel, temperature, and settlement of supports on deflections, cracking and internal forces. The displacement and force methods of analysis are used to account for these affects in calculating the deformations and time dependent forces and moments. The course also covers the effects of construction and loading in different stages. The course deals only with service conditions and doesn’t deal with concrete structures at the ultimate stage or at failure. Lecture based, 3 hrs/week.
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| CIVL-834* |
Advanced Reinforced and Prestressed Concrete |
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Philosophy of design criteria, elementary probabilistic considerations; strength theory for reinforced and prestressed elements in bending, shear and torsion and their interactions; yield line and strip method of slab design; theory of plasticity as applied to concrete. A seminar project is usually undertaken in this course. Three term-hours, fall; lectures.
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| CIVL-835* |
Advanced Infrastructure Materials |
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Design of masonry, fibre reinforced polymer (FRP) and wood structures is covered. Topics include design of masonry beams and walls; seismic design of masonry structures; manufacturing techniques for FRPs; stiffness and strength design for FRPs; design of wood beams and columns; wood connections. A project is normally undertaken in the course. Three term-hours, winter (offered in alternating years).
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| CIVL-836* |
Advanced Steel Design |
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Applications of Linear Elastic Fracture Mechanics; Fatigue of Steel Structures; Stability and Design of Columns; Stability and Design of Beams; Stability and Design of Beam-Columns; Stability, Analysis, and Design of Frames. Three term-hours, Summer.
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| CIVL-837* |
Prestressed Concrete |
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Behaviour, analysis and design of pretensioned and post-tensioned concrete systems including simply supported and continuous beams. Considerations of prestress losses, cracking, deflection and anchorage zones. A design project is undertaken in the course. Three term-hours, winter. A.Z. Fam
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| CIVL-838* |
Design of Concrete Structures with Fibre Reinforced Polymers |
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This course considers the design of new concrete structures reinforced or prestressed with fibre reinforced polymer (FRP) reinforcement, and the design of FRP repairs for existing concrete structures. Topics will include properties of FRP reinforcement, flexural design with internal FRP, shear design of concrete reinforced with internal FRP, prestressing with FRP, flexural and shear strengthening of concrete beams and slabs with external FRP, and confinement of concrete columns with FRP. Three term hours, Winter.
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| CIVL-839* |
Approximate Structural Analysis |
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This course will present a number of advanced approximate methods for analyzing structures. Topics covered include: analysis of statically indeterminate trusses and frames; model analysis; energy principles; numerical integration for solving structural problems including Newmark’s method and beams on elastic foundations; structural vibrations including Rayleigh’s principle, Stodola’s iteration technique, and distributed mass systems using Newmark’s method; structural stability including the energy criterion for stability, lower-bound methods, the method of Vianello, columns with lateral loads, Perry’s approximation, the conjugate beam method, stability of unbraced frames and multi-storey building frames; plastic collapse of plane frames, including the plastic moment of a cross-section, and limit theorems of plastic collapse; limit analysis of plates and slabs including the upper and lower bound methods, failure mechanisms, combined loading, and the strip method for slab design. Three term hours, spring. C. MacDougall.
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| CIVL-840* |
Advanced Soil Mechanicas |
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Current theories on the yielding and failure of soils are presented and discussed in lectures. Topics include stress-dilatancy, critical state soil mechanics, and the interpretation of triaxial test data. Additional advanced topics are investigated through a seminar project including fracture, anisotropy, time dependent behavior, and cyclic loading. Three term-hours, Fall (offered in alternating years).W.A. Take.
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| CIVL-841* |
Numerical and Analytical Methods in Geomechanics |
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Overview of equilibrium and elasticity; introduction to the finite element method; derivation of stiffness equations using the principle of virtual work; Mohr-Coulomb and Drucker-Prager failure criteria; flow rules and plasticity theory; numerical implementation of elastic-plastic constitutive relations; introduction to linear viscoelasticity and its numerical implementation; geometrical non-linearity; semi-analytic procedures based on Fourier techniques. Three term-hours, winter (every second year beginning 2002). I.D. Moore.
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| CIVL-842* |
Foundation Engineering |
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Topics and seminars to be chosen from soil classification, compaction, swelling, frost, seepage, stress distribution, settlement, site investigation, shallow and deep foundations, site and soil improvements, excavations, retaining and support structures, and overall stability problems. Three term-hours, winter. Not offered 2006-2007. Held at Queen's or RMC depending on enrolment. NOTE: This is a joint course with RMC Civil Engineering Department.
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| CIVL-843* |
Landslides |
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Mechanisms and methods of analysis of landslide triggering are presented and discussed in lectures along with various remedial and preventative measures. Topics include triggering processes, and remediation through earthworks, erosion control measures, dewatering, anchors, and retaining structures. A seminar project is usually undertaken in this course. Three term hours, Fall (offered in alternating years). W.A. Take.
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| CIVL-847* |
Geosynthetics in Geotechnical Engineering |
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Topics include: types of geosynthetics and manufacturing processes; properties and test methods; methods of analysis and design for geosynthetics used for separation, filtration, soil reinforcement, erosion control and liquid/hazardous waste containment. Held at Queen's or RMC depending on enrolment. Three term-hours, fall, lectures. NOTE: This is a joint course with RMC Civil Engineering Department.
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| CIVL-848* |
Landfill Design |
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Geoenvironmental aspects of waste management are examined with particular emphasis on the design of systems to provide long term protection against groundwater contamination. A major focus is the integration of engineering design and hydrogeologic considerations and contaminant transport through barrier systems and natural soils. Three term-hours, winter. R. Brachman.
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| CIVL-850* |
Advanced Fluid Mechanics |
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Fundamental equations of real fluid flows are developed and discussed using vector and tensor notations. Some exact and approximate solutions of these equations are introduced. The stability of laminar flows and the transition to turbulence are examined; the Reynolds equations are derived and some applications of these equations are investigated. The boundary layer concept is introduced. Recent developments in the theory of turbulence are outlined and discussed. Three term-hours, fall. A.M. da Silva.
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| CIVL-851* |
Advanced Hydrology |
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Single site and regional frequency analysis; parametric modelling of hydrologic components and systems; lumped and distributed models for urban and natural drainage basins; continuous streamflow simulation; real-time hydrological forecasting. Three term-hours, winter.
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| CIVL-852* |
Environmental Fluid Dynamics |
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Topics to include: conservation equations for turbulent flows; wall-bounded shear flows; spectral dynamics; measurement and modelling of mixing and dissipation in stratified flows; stability of stratified flows; linear, nonlinear and dispersive waves (e.g. seiches, Kelvin waves, Poincare waves and solitary waves); internal wave breaking; convection. Theory will be discussed with reference to field observation, computational and laboratory modelling of lake and ocean flows.Three term-hours.L. Boegman.
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| CIVL-853* |
Water Waves |
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Theories of periodic gravity waves, wave spectrum concepts and applications such as wave-sediment interaction, coastal modelling, coastal morphology and design of structures are the major topics treated. Emphasis will be on both theoretical analysis and practical design as well as on both hydraulic and mathematical modelling. Three term-hours, fall.
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| CIVL-854* |
Design and Construction of Coastal Structures |
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The design of rubblemound breakwaters, caisson breakwaters, mixed or composite breakwaters will be addressed. The physical processes occurring on and within a structure will be examined including a detailed examination of the internal flow kinematics. Methods of providing shore protection including revetments, groins, artificial nourishment, seawalls and armourmats and bioengineered alternatives will be discussed. Development of design documents and methods of construction will be studied. Three term-hours, winter. K.R. Hall.
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| CIVL-855* |
Hydrodynamics of Coasts and Estuaries |
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Equilibrium theory of tides, tide recording, tidal analysis and prediction, one and two-dimensional tidal computation in estuaries and seas, salinity, sedimentation, pollution in estuaries, storm surges and tsunamis, and tidal inlets are the major topics treated. Emphasis will be on both theoretical analysis and practical design. Three term-hours, winter.
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| CIVL-856* |
River Morphodynamics |
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Aspects of the bed and bank deformation of alluvial rivers will be addressed. Topics covered include hydraulics of flow in river channels; mechanics and quantification of sediment transport; sediment transport continuity equation; bed forms and flow resistance; regime concept and determination of equilibrium (stable) alluvial channels; adjustments of equilibrium and river channel changes; geometry and mechanics of meandering and braiding streams; local scour and related problems. Computer-aided study of alluvial river processes will be discussed. Three term-hours, fall.
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| CIVL-857* |
River Engineering |
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A course in the basics of river engineering including the study of alluvial process, the prediction and consequences of sediment transport, the design of measures to control erosion and accretion, and the design of dams, spillways and diversions. Hydraulic modelling of fluvial processes and engineering structures is addressed. Water quality including transport and mixing of conservative and non-conservative substances is discussed. Techniques for water quality monitoring, and control and bioengineering in a riverine environment are also addressed. Three term-hours, winter. A.M. da Silva.
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| CIVL-858* |
Computational Hydraulics |
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Fundamental numerical algorithms and computational schemes will be introduced and applied to the solution of flows frequently encountered in the practice of hydraulic engineering. Topics covered include solution of non-linear equations; tridiagonal and block-tridiagonal systems of equations; solution of partial differential equations (finite difference schemes, control volume approach); grid generation. Applications to the determination of flow velocity and pressure fields of selected 1-D and 2-D laminar and turbulent open-channel flows will be considered. Three term-hours, winter.
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| CIVL 859* |
Fundamentals of Coastal Engineering |
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This course covers basic wave theory, wave measurement, wave statistics, wave record analysis, wave transformation, tides, water levels and storm surges. It introduces design of breakwaters and ocean structures, and uses hydraulic and numerical coastal models. Utilization of bioengineering in the coastal zone is addressed. Design and construction issues associated with harbours and marinas are discussed. Shoreline stability in relation to sediment transport and external environmental parameters are introduced. Environmental considerations, coastal zone management, coastal sediment transport and design in the coastal zone are also treated. Three term-hours, fall. K. Hall.
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| CIVL-880* |
Subsurface Contamination |
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This course deals with subsurface contamination by hazardous industrial liquids such as PCB oils, gasoline, jet fuel, chlorinated solvents and coal tars. The fundamentals of multiphase/multicomponent flow and transport will be outlined followed by specific treatments of both dense and light non-aqueous phase liquids. The course will examine the subsurface distribution of these liquids, sampling and detection, clean-up technologies, regulatory aspects, and selected case histories. (CIVL-480 plus additional material.) Three term-hours, fall. B. Kueper
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| CIVL-881* |
Flow and Transport in Fractured Rock |
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The course will cover a review of structural geology relevant to hydrogeology, an introduction to the cubic law, transport in discrete fractures, flow and transport in fracture networks, methods for measurement of parameters (i.e. hydraulic testing), modelling of flow through fractures and fracture networks, groundwater flow in low permeability environments and a detailed case study.
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| CIVL-882* |
Analytical and Numerical Methods in Groundwater Modeling |
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This course will provide an advanced treatment of groundwater modeling techniques. The student will be introduced to analytical methods based on advanced calculus and to traditional and novel numerical methods. Topics in analytical methods will include the Laplace transform technique for PDEs and other integral transform methods, with applications to radial groundwater flow and linear solute transport problems. Topics in numerical methods will include a brief introduction to Finite Difference and Finite Element theory and the practical application of numerical methods to groundwater flow and transport problems. Three term hours, Fall.
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| CIVL-883* |
Gases in Groundwater |
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Advanced topics in multiphase flow relevant to gases in subsurface porous media, focused on contamination and remediation, with emphasis on fundamental theory and conceptual models. Lecture topics include interfacial properties, pore-scale conceptual models, phase partitioning, vapour transport, bubble flow, and mass transfer to trapped gases. Three term-hours, Winter (alternating years). K.G. Mumford
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| CIVL-885* |
Chemistry of Natural Waters |
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This course covers several topics in the area of natural water chemistry including: dilute aqueous solution chemistry of surface and groundwater systems; chemical kinetics and equilibrium; acid-base chemistry; coordination chemistry; precipitation, dissolution and complex formation; carbonate, phosphate and chlorine chemistry; oxidation-reduction reactions and corrosion; and solution of multi-equilibria problems. Three term hours, winter.
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| CIVL-886* |
Biological Treatment Processes |
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This course will develop the principles and operation of biological treatment processes with particular emphasis on the microbiological aspects of these operations. The application and design of different treatment methodologies, incorporating aerobic and anaerobic techniques, will be detailed for various wastes. The management, processing and disposal of treatment residuals will be presented. Selected advanced and innovative small-scale treatment options will be described. Three-term-hours, fall. B.C. Anderson.
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| CIVL-888* |
Theory of Groundwater Flow and Transport |
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This advanced course examines the theoretical foundations of ground-water flow and contaminant transport. Topics covered include potential concepts, groundwater flow, aquifer-aquitard systems, unsaturated flow, reactive and non-reactive solute transport, stochastic flow and transport, fractured media, and density-dependent transport. Three term-hours, winter. B.H. Kueper
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| CIVL-890* |
Water Network Analysis/Design |
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Topics to include: review of basic fluid mechanics of closed-conduit flow; hydraulic characteristics of pumps, valves, tanks and reservoirs; network hydraulics (includes pipes in series and parallel, systems of equations for steady state network flow and solution algorithms, fire analysis, unsteady flow conditions, extended period simulation, hydraulic transients); water quality simulation (includes transport mechanisms, reaction kinetics, mixing in storage facilities, transport and mixing in pipe network, steady state and dynamic water quality modelling); water demand and design standards; master planning of water networks. The course will also cover advanced topics in: water network optimization, sensor placement, contaminant detection, sustainable water systems, dual water systems and water re-use. Three term hours, winter.
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| CIVL-892* |
Structural Dynamics |
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Review of one degree of freedom systems, multi-degree of freedom systems, and continuous systems, including analyses in both time and frequency domains; finite element formulation for dynamics of structures; structural response to wind, earthquake and moving vehicles; introduction to random vibration; use of computer programs. A seminar project is usually undertaken in this course. Three term-hours, winter. M.F. Green.
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| CIVL-895* |
Special Topics in Civil Engineering |
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Current topics of interest to civil engineering students, as well as other engineering and non-engineering students, will be presented. Staff
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| CIVL-898 |
Master's Project |
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The department requires three copies of a Master's Report. These will be retained by the department.
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| CIVL-899 |
Master's Thesis |
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See Graduate School regulations concerning thesis requirements.
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| CIVL-999 |
Ph.D. Thesis |
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See Graduate School regulations concerning thesis requirements.
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