Hydrologic random variables and probability distributions. Statistical measures, development and use of Monte Carlo simulations in the generation of precipitation fields. Statistical tests of hydrologic data. Point frequency and regional frequency analysis. Analysis of hydrologic time series. Long-term trend, harmonic analysis of periodicity, autocorrelation, spectral analysis. Correlation and regression analysis. Linear stochastic models.
Permeability and capillary flow in soils, mathematical theory of flow through porous media. Flow through anisotropic, stratified and composite sections. Solution by flow net, conformal mapping and numerical methods. Seepage toward wells. Dewatering and drainage of soils.
Fundamental aspects of mechanical behavior of civil engineering materials. Rheology and fracture of asphalt and Portland cement concrete materials.
Theory and analysis of elastic beams, plates and shells. Introduction to the underlying principles and derivation of the governing differential equations. Analytical, semi-numerical, and numerical solutions.
Strength of structural steel columns, including asymmetry and slender compression elements. Flexural strength of slender plate girders. Shear strength with and without post-buckling strength. Frame stability. Steel connections. Floor vibration serviceability.
An advanced level presentation of a topic from one of the major areas of civil engineering such as hydraulics, geotechnics, structures, transportation, surveying, or water resources. Course with a given subtitle may be offered not more than twice under this number.
Half-time to full-time work on thesis. May be repeated to a maximum of six semesters.
May be repeated to a maximum of six semesters.
Residency credit for dissertation research after the qualifying examination. Students may register for this course in the semester of the qualifying examination. A minimum of two semesters are required as well as continuous enrollment (Fall and Spring) until the dissertation is completed and defended.
May be repeated to a maximum of 12 hours.
