Hydrology and Hydrogeology 2(3L-1.5P) Prerequisite(s): MATH 224 (taken), and CE 225 (taken) or CHE 210 (taken).
Basic hydrologic processes such as precipitation, evapotranspiration, runoff, infiltration, interception and depression storage are introduced. Engineering applications such as streamflow and storm hydrographs, flood routing, hydrologic analyses and design, and watershed simulation are reviewed. The role of groundwater as it pertains to infiltration and runoff processes and an introduction to regional groundwater flow systems are discussed.
CE 321.3
Structural Systems and Materials 2(3L-1.5P) Prerequisite(s): CE 212, 311 and 317.
The behaviour and applications of basic forms of structural systems are reviewed, including beam and column systems, arches and cable systems, trusses, braced systems and rigid frames. Limit States design principles in accordance with the National Building Code of Canada (NBCC) are introduced as a means of dealing with uncertainty in design. The estimation of building loads is covered, including dead and live loads, snow and rain loads, and loads due to wind. An introduction is also given to the characteristics of common structural materials, including steel, reinforced concrete and wood.
CE 327.3
Sanitary and Environmental Engineering I 2(3L-1.5P) Prerequisite(s): CHEM 114 and CE 315 (taken).
Fundamental topics in the discipline of sanitary/environmental engineering are introduced. Topics include the design of municipal water distribution and wastewater collection systems; an introduction to water chemistry and water quality assessment; and design of physical and chemical treatment processes as they apply to water and waste water treatment. A brief overview of municipal solid waste management systems and storm water collection systems is also presented.
CE 328.3
Introduction to Geotechnical Engineering 1(3L-1.5P) Prerequisite(s): GEOE 218, CE 225 (taken) and GE 213 (taken).
Classification systems and a review of phase relationships are provided. The fundamental concepts of effective stress as applied to volume change, shear strength and consolidation are emphasized. Both steady state and transient seepage analyses are used to develop concepts of pore water pressures that are incorporated into volume change and shear strength analyses. Concepts of stress state as applied to saturated and unsaturated soils form an integral part of understanding soil behavior. An introduction to foundation engineering that provides a survey of lateral earth pressure, bearing capacity of shallow and deep foundations, settlement and slope stability are provided. This course does not provide students with a facility for design in foundation engineering. However, it will furnish a basic grounding in the fundamentals of soil mechanics for application to more advanced courses.
CE 329.3
Transportation Engineering 2(3L-1.5P) Corequisite(s): CE 316.
This course introduces the civil engineering student to planning, design, operation and management of air and road transportation systems.
CE 414.3
Sanitary and Environmental Engineering II 1(3L-1.5P) Prerequisite(s): CE 327.
Additional topics in the discipline of sanitary/environmental engineering are introduced. Topics covered include the design of primary wastewater treatment systems; introduction to biological processes and waste degradation; design of biological wastewater treatment processes; and tertiary wastewater treatment. An introduction to sludge processing and air pollution is also presented.
CE 415.3
Structures for Water Management 1(3L-1.5P) Prerequisite(s): CE 315 (taken).
A design course in which the basics of fluid mechanics (hydrostatics, continuity, energy and momentum) are applied to hydraulic design. The concrete gravity dam and spillway structures are used to introduce the basic aspects of hydraulic structure design with respect to forces and hydraulic analysis, including the important topic of energy dissipation. Other structures, such as those used for flood control, irrigation, hydropower, navigation, water supply, land and highway drainage, wildfowl habitat preservation, and water-based recreation, are also considered.
CE 416.3
Geotechnical Engineering Practice 1(3L-1.5P) Prerequisite(s): CE 328.
Applications in geoengineering with an emphasis on practical design of earthworks, foundations, excavations, and earth-retaining structures. Design and construction of shallow foundations based on bearing capacity and settlement analysis. Design and installation of deep foundations including piles and caissons. Introduction to geosynthetics and soil reinforcement, ground improvement and special construction techniques. As a major component of the course mark, students carry out a “real world” field investigation in small groups, plan and implement an appropriate laboratory testing programme and complete a Geotechnical Investigation and Design Report. Emphasis is on analysis and design as well as constructability and long term performance. A theme of construction site safety runs throughout the course.
CE 417.3
Pavement Materials and Design 1(3L-1.5P) Prerequisite(s): CE 311, 328 and 329.
Presents methods used to design, build, and predict the performance of road structures. The course draws heavily upon a material science and mechanics framework to quantify the effects of alternative materials, traffic loading and environmental loading on road performance. Road structural design, materials specification, construction, rehabilitation, and maintenance of flexible and rigid pavements are presented in the overall context of effective road asset management.
CE 418.3
Design in Reinforced Concrete 1(3L-3P) Prerequisite(s): CE 321 (taken).
An introduction to the analysis and design of reinforced concrete structural members. Limit States and ultimate strength methods for beams and one-way slabs (singly and doubly reinforced) in flexure and shear. Introduction to the development of reinforcement. Design of short beam-columns. Deflection, cracking and vibration control. Design of footings.