Ohio University
Graduate Catalog
Civil Engineering
In civil engineering, programs for the Master of Science degree are offered in the areas of solid mechanics, geotechnical engineering, environmental engineering, geo-environmental structures, water resources, or transportation. A program leading to the Ph.D. in integrated engineering with a specialty in the geotechnical and environmental area also is offered. (See the Integrated Engineering listing for further information.)
A B.S. in Civil Engineering is a basic requirement for entrance to the M.S. program. An undergraduate g.p.a. of 3.0 or better is required for unconditional admittance.
Applications are invited from engineering or science graduates. Collateral work to remedy deficiencies of those without civil engineering degrees may be carried out in conjunction with the M.S. program. Collateral requirements will depend upon your preparation in the major field of study. With the approval of your advisor, you may elect either the thesis or the nonthesis plan (at least 33 credits of graduate coursework plus 12 credits of thesis, or 45 credits of graduate coursework including three to five credits of a special investigation, respectively).
Certain related courses offered by other departments can apply toward the major requirements. Some study in related fields outside the department is encouraged.
The Department of Civil Engineering recommends that you begin in the fall quarter. There are no deadlines for applications for financial aid.
Faculty
Civil Engineering (CE) Courses
500N Preparation for Graduate Studies (1-10)
Course designation to be used by graduate students needing preparation for civil engineering courses. Not for graduate credit for civil engineering majors.
Staff.
515 Photogrammetry (3)
Prereq: 210. Equipment and methods used in aerial photography and land measurement. 2 lec, 2 lab.
Kaneshige; W; Y.
520 Finite Element Methods in Engineering (3)
Background theory, formulation, and application to one- and two-dimensional problems and techniques for analysis. Structures, consolidation, and wave propagation.
Sargand; F; Y.
523 Continuum Mechanics (4)
Matrix methods in mechanics and structures; law of dynamics; mechanical properties of solids and fluids; basic theories of continuum mechanics. 4 lec.
Hazen; W; D.
524 Strength of Materials II (3)
Theories of failure, unsymmetrical bending, shear center, and other topics not covered thoroughly in undergraduate course. For nonmajors in civil engineering. 3 lec.
Staff; F; Y.
525 Advanced Strength of Materials (4)
Advanced treatment of theories of failure, stresses, and strains at a point, cross shear, unsymmetrical bending, curved beams, torsion, thick-walled cylinders, energy methods. 4 lec.
Staff; F; D.
526 Theory of Stability (3)
Buckling of columns, beam columns, plates, and rings. 3 lec.
Hazen; F; D.
527 Experimental Stress Analysis (3)
Prereq: 524 or 525. Elasticity theory; theory and use of mechanical, electrical, and other strain-measuring devices including photo-elastic equipment. 2 lec, 3 lab.
Hazen; Sp; Y.
528 Theory of Elasticity and Applications (3)
Equations of equilibrium and compatibility; stresses and strains in beams, curved members, thick cylinders, torsion, and structural members.
Hazen; W; D.
529 Mathematical Theory of Elasticity (3)
Prereq: 528. Fundamental equations and problems of elasticity theory; methods of stress functions and displacement potentials; finite element applications.
Hazen; S; D.
531 Experimental Methods in Structural Dynamics (3)
Modal analysis of structural models to identify their vibration characteristics. Frequency response functions using dual-channel signal analyzers. Mobility measurement techniques. Modal parameter extraction techniques. Computer-aided structural dynamics.
Staff; W; D; 1989.
532 Structural Dynamics (3)
Prereq: ME 591. Dynamic analysis of structures with multi-degree of freedom. Free and forced vibration analysis of elastic beams, frames, grids, and trusses. Earthquake and wind-induced vibration of high-rise buildings and bridges. Classical and computer methods.
Staff; F; D.
533 Advanced Structural Theory I (3)
Analysis of indeterminate structures by both classical and modern methods. Energy theorems; method of finite differences; column analogy. 4 lec.
Staff; F; Y.
534 Advanced Structural Design (3)
Modern design concepts and principles as applied to various construction materials. 4 lec.
Staff; Sp; D.
537 Timber Design (3)
Material properties and behavior of structural timber. Analysis and design of sawed timber and laminated timber members. Timber connection analysis and design.
Steinberg; Sp; D-even.
539 Computer-Aided Structural Design (3)
Analysis and design of complete structural systems by computer. Reinforced concrete, structural steel, and/or other applicable materials. Design reports and cost estimation of projects.
Steinberg; F; A.
540 Deterministic Approaches in Water Resources (3)
Prereq: 343. Flood routing and overland-flow theory. Parametric hydrology, linear and nonlinear analysis of rainfall-runoff systems, unit and instantaneous unit hydrograph. Conceptual models for hydrologic watershed.
Chang; W; D.
541 Stochastic Hydrology (3)
Prereq: 343. Probability distributions applicable to hydrologic events; analysis of extremes, floods, and droughts; statistical associations between hydrologic variables. Analysis of hydrologic time series. Spectral and parametric formulation of stochastic models of precipitation, runoff, precipitation-runoff transfer.
Chang; Sp; D.
542 Applied Hydraulics (3)
For nonmajors in civil engineering. Flow and pressure distribution in multi-loop networks, dynamics of flow in pumps and turbines. Uniform and nonuniform flow in open channels, culvert hydraulics, hydraulic transients. 2 lec, 2 lab.
Chang; Sp; Y.
543 Open Channel Hydraulics (3)
Prereq: 342. Principles of uniform and varied flow. Channel design for uniform flow, gradually varied flow profiles, channel transitions, hydraulic jumps, flow in prismatic and non-prismatic channels. 3 lec.
Chang; F; Y.
545 Design of Hydraulic Structures (3)
Prereq: 342. Design flood peaks, flood hydrograph, spillway, penstock, and river channel regulation.
Chang; Sp; Y.
550 Solid/Hazardous Waste Management (3)
An introductory course to identify, classify, and study methods of handling, treating, and managing solid/hazardous waste.
Mitchell; F; Y.
555 Advanced Water Treatment (4)
Prereq: 450, 452. Advanced study of theory. Design of physical/chemical treatment units. Practice in control methods. 3 lec, 3 lab.
Mitchell; W; Y.
556 Advanced Waste Water Treatment (4)
Prereq: 451, 452. Advanced study of theory. Design of biological treatment units. Practice in control methods. 3 lec, 3 lab.
Edwards, Mitchell; Sp; Y.
558 Water Quality Engineering (3)
Natural and man-made characteristics of water quality, changes in quality resulting from use, criteria for control of stream pollution, methods of improving water quality, legal and economic aspects.
Staff; Sp; D.
559 Surface Water Quality Modeling (3)
Prereq: 450, 451. An advanced course on the fundamentals and principles which underlie the mathematical modeling techniques used to analyze the quality of surface waters.
Mitchell; F or Sp; Y.
562 Traffic Engineering (3)
Prereq: 361. Vehicle and driver characteristics, uses of traffic control devices, intersection design and capacity, parking characteristics. For non-civil engineering majors. 2 lec, 2 lab.
Staff; W; D.
563 Traffic Parameters (4)
Vehicle-highway relationships: vehicle performance and highway geometry, highway capacities and their influence on design.
Herman; F; Y.
564 Transportation Data Methods (4)
Introduction to traffic survey methods, data collection, evaluation. Topics include origin-destination, speed, parking, accident, and future development studies.
Herman; W; Y.
565 Traffic Regulations and Controls (4)
Prereq: 563. Typical traffic ordinances and regulations and their use in controlling traffic through use of signs, markings, control devices, traffic signals, including their use as single units or as a progressive series.
Staff; Sp; Y.
567 Traffic Studies I (1-4)
Prereq: 564. Practical problems relating to traffic surveys and data analysis.
Herman; Sp; D.
568 Traffic Studies II (1-4)
Prereq: 565. Practical problems relating to vehicular characteristics and traffic movements.
Herman; W; D.
570 Soil Engineering (4)
For non-civil engineering majors. Soil composition, physical and chemical properties, and classifications. Water movement and seepage problems; stress distribution, settlement, and shear strength. Applications to earth structures, retaining walls, foundations, and slope stability. 3 lec, 2 lab.
Sargand; W; Y.
572 Soil Mechanics I (3)
Water movement through soil; construction and interpretation of flow nets. Elastic equilibrium, stress distribution, compressibility and settlement of cohesive and noncohesive soil; consolidation theory. 2 lec, 2 lab.
Sargand; F; Y.
573 Soil Mechanics II (3)
Prereq: 572. Shearing strength. Plastic equilibrium, lateral soil pressures, stability of footings (bearing capacity), retaining walls, and slopes. 2 lec, 2 lab.
Sargand; W; D.
574 Advanced Soil Mechanics Laboratory (1)
Prereq: 572, 573. Advanced techniques for measurement of soil engineering properties. 3 lab.
Sargand; Sp; D.
575 Advanced Foundation Engineering (3)
Prereq: 471. Design of shallow and deep foundations for complex or unusual soil conditions; design of earth retaining structures including retaining walls, cofferdams, and sheet pile bulkheads; site improvement; performance evaluation and instrumentation.
Sargand; Sp; D.
576 Soil Stabilization (4)
Engineering, geological, and pedological soil classification systems. Mineralogy of clay minerals and claywater systems; requirements for and factors affecting soil stability. Methods and mechanisms of soil stabilization; designing and testing stabilized soils. 3 lec, 3 lab.
Staff; F; D.
582 Paving Materials and Mixtures (3)
Types, constituents, chemical behavior, tests, specifications, and uses of bituminous materials. Portland cements and aggregates in pavements. Design and manufacture of paving mixtures and construction of pavements. 2 lec, 3 lab.
Staff; W; D.
583 Principles of Pavement Design (3)
Fundamentals of wheel loads and stresses in pavements. Properties in pavement components and design tests. Design methods and evaluation. 3 lec.
Staff; Sp; D.
584 Constitutive Equations (3)
Stress; strain; linear and nonlinear theories of elastic media; stress path; introduction to plasticity.
Sargand; Sp; A.
585 Soil-Structure Interaction (3)
Beams and plates on elastic foundations, axially and laterally loaded piles; retaining walls; interface elements; construction sequences.
Sargand; W; D.
590 Special Investigations (1-5)
Special investigations or problems not covered by formal courses and not requiring thesis.
Staff; F, W, Sp, Su; Y.
694 Research (1-6) For thesis.
695 Thesis (1-15)
710 Energy and Variational Principles (3)
Prereq: 592. Provides a solid foundation in variational calculus and energy methods as applied to solid mechanics. Approximate techniques are formulated for geotechnical problems.
Sargand; Sp; D.
723 Continuum Mechanics II (4)
Prereq: 523. Tensor notation and application. Global behavior of solids, liquids, or gases under the influence of external disturbances. Basic laws of physical phenomena.
Hazen; Sp; D.
730 Finite Element Methods II (3)
Formulation and application to two- and three-dimensional problems and techniques for analysis in fluid mechanics, elastostatics, elastodynamics, and heat conduction.
Sargand; F; D.
743 Stochastic Modeling (3)
Prereq: MATH 550A or ISE 504. Review of probability theory, stochastic analysis, geostatistics, analysis of random processes, and applications of stochastic modeling in engineering.
T. Chang; F; D.
750 Design of Water Treatment Facilities (3)
Prereq: 555 and 491B. Selection of processes/operation and design of water treatment facilities.
G. Mitchell, H. Kaneshige; W; D.
751 Sludge Treatment Processes (3)
Prereq: 555 and 556. Characterization of waste sludges from primary, chemical, and biological treatment; design of sludge treatment processes.
G. Mitchell, H. Kaneshige; F; D.
752 Industrial Waste Treatment (3)
Prereq: 555 and 556. Classification, characterization, and study of industrial wastes by industrial category. Selection and combination of unit processes/operations for treatment.
G. Mitchell; Sp; D.
790 Special Topics in Civil Engineering (1-5)
Special topics or problems not covered by formal courses.
Mitchell.
853 Environmental Geotechnology II (3)
Prereq: 653. Addresses the technical and practical engineering issues of containment of wastes and restoration of contaminated and/or disturbed portions of the geoenvironment.
Mitchell, Sargand; F; Y.
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