The first course in the physics of saturated flow in porous media. Topics include groundwater occurrence, Darcian flow, well hydraulics, flow nets and layered systems flow and pollutant movement.

A study of the factors affecting the occurrence, movement and utilization of water including meteorological considerations, evaporation, transpiration, runoff relationships, hydrograph analysis, and ground water management.

Application of principles of solid mechanics to the design of steel, timber, and reinforced concrete members and structures. Emphasis on basic ideas and their application to practical design of relatively simple structures according to the building code. Credit may not be used to satisfy degree requirements if credit is earned in CE 485G, or CE 486G, or CE 487G.

Lean Construction is an innovative production management approach to designing and building construction projects and it focuses on increasing value and reducing construction wastes. The application of Lean is growing fast in the construction industry as more organizations are integrating Lean into their operations. In this course, students will learn about the Lean Philosophy, the Lean Culture, and the origins of Lean Construction and its connection to manufacturing. Students will become familiar with the term "value" and will explore the different types of "wastes".

Design, analysis, construction and management of flexible and rigid pavements. Stresses and strains, pavement materials, subgrade soil stabilization, bases and subbases, quality control, drainage, pavement-type selection, and pavement management.

Application of the principles of soil mechanics and structural mechanics to the design of retaining walls, bracing for excavations, footings, mat and pile foundations and to the analysis of the stability of earth slopes.

Design, evaluation, and construction of hot mix asphalt (HMA) using Superpave (Superior Performing Pavements Methodology) Specifications and quality control of production and construction of HMA. Lecture, two hours, laboratory, three hours per week.

Approximate methods of frame analysis; energy principles; flexibility and stiffness methods for trusses, frames, arches, nonprismatic members and flexible connections/supports; influence lines for statically indeterminate structures; introduction to plastic analysis; and use of available computer programs for structural analysis and matrix operations.

Analysis and design of suspension bridges. Derivation of governing equations and application to existing structures.

A detailed investigation of a topic of current significance in civil engineering such as: design of small earth dams, man and the environment, drilling and blasting, scheduling construction operations, construction equipment and methods, traffic safety, optimum structural design, environmental impact analysis, systems analysis in civil engineering, motor vehicle noise and its control. May be repeated to a maximum of eight credits, but only four credits can be earned under the same title. A particular topic may be offered at most twice under the CE 599 number.