Structural Engineering Graduate Handbook
Structural EngineeringGraduate Student HandbookZachry Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering2019-2020Updated: August, 2019
Structural Engineering Graduate Handbook2019-2020Table of ContentsOverview . 5Program Overview . 6Faculty Members . 7Degree Programs . 11Degree of Master of Science – Non-Thesis. 12A.Advising Committee . 12B.Prerequisites . 12C.Degree Plan . 12D.Required Coursework – 18 hours . 13E.Elective Coursework – 12 hours . 14Degree of Master of Science - Thesis. 17A.Advising Committee . 17B.Degree Plan . 17C.Prerequisites . 18D.Required Coursework (18 semester credit hours): . 18E.Elective Coursework (12 semester credit hours): . 19Doctor of Philosophy . 21A.Advising Committee . 21B.Departmental Requirements . 21C.Structures Area Requirements . 22D.Recommended Coursework: . 25Graduate Coursework . 27Prerequisite Coursework . 28Course Description & Typical Schedule . 28Transfer Credit . 29Certificate Programs . 30A.Certificate in Historic Preservation: . 303
Structural Engineering Graduate HandbookB.2019-2020Certificate in Business: . 31Funding Opportunities . 32Research Assistantships . 33Teaching Assistantships . 33Fellowships . 34Tuition Waivers & In-state Tuition . 34Other job opportunities. 34Additional Information . 35Full-Time Enrollment. 36Mailboxes . 37Student Offices . 37Academic Probation. 37Frequently Asked Questions. 38Degree Plans . 39Assistantships . 42Non-Civil Engineering Undergraduates . 43Probation. 434
Structural Engineering Graduate Handbook2019-2020Overview5
Structural Engineering Graduate Handbook2019-2020Program OverviewStructural engineering is the field of engineering particularly concerned with the design ofload-bearing structures. The field crosses engineering disciplines, and structural engineering canbe found within civil, mechanical, and aerospace engineering. Within civil engineering, it islargely the implementation of mechanics to the design of the large structures that arefundamental to basic living, such as buildings, bridges, walls, dams, and tunnels.An experienced engineer would tend to design more complex structures, such as multistorybuildings (including skyscrapers) or bridges. It is in the design of these more complex systemsthat a structural engineer must draw upon creativity in the application of mechanics principles.New structural systems and novel application of materials result from this process, and newtechnologies, such as control and damage detection systems, are now found in civil engineeringstructures, where traditionally they were only found in mechanical or aerospace systems.Courses at the graduate level build the basic structural knowledge of the traditional systems andmaterials of our field and expose students to new technologies and approaches that willbecome part of standard practice within the career of our students.Research areas of our faculty include: Building, Transportation, & Offshore Structures Damage Detection and Assessment Engineering Risk Analysis Fatigue & Fracture Preservation of Historic Structures Resilience & Sustainability Seismic & Wind Performance Smart Materials & Structures Structural Reliability Vibrations, Sensing & Control6
Structural Engineering Graduate Handbook2019-2020Faculty MembersAdministrationDepartment Head:Robin AutenriethDivision Head:Stefan HurlebausAssociate Dept. Head – Graduate ProgramsYunlong ZhangStructural Engineering FacultyNameBarroso, LucianaBirely, AnnaBracci, JoeHueste, Mary BethHurlebaus, StefanKeating, PeterKoliou, MariaLowery, LeeMander, JohnNiedzwecki, JohnNoshadravan, ArashPaal, StephanieSideris, PetrosYarnold, os.sideris@tamu.edumyarnold@tamu.edu
Structural Engineering Graduate Handbook2019-2020FACULTY RESEARCH INTERESTSDr. Luciana R. BarrosoAssociate ProfessorProfessor Barroso’s research interests include structural healthmonitoring; structural control using active, passive and semi-activedevices for multi-hazard mitigation; linear and nonlinear dynamics ofstructures; finite element modeling; probabilistic hazard analysis;engineering education.Dr. Anna BirelyAssociate ProfessorProfessor Birely’s research interests include reinforced concretestructures; earthquake engineering; performance-based design; fireresistance of structures.Dr. Joe BracciProfessorProfessor Bracci’s research interests include the behavior, adequacy,preservation, and sustainability of building and bridge infrastructure thatare exposed to a variety of slow-forming degrading material mechanismsand also to rapid-forming hazardous environmental loading.Dr. Mary Beth HuesteProfessorProfessor Hueste’s research interests include earthquake resistant designof reinforced concrete structures, structural rehabilitation and repairincluding seismic retrofitting, performance-based seismic design,probabilistic assessment of structural performance, and design andevaluation of prestressed concrete bridge structures.Dr. Stefan HurlebausProfessorProfessor Hurlebaus’ research interests include smart structures,structural health monitoring, nondestructive testing, structural control,large scale testing, historic preservation, and railroad engineering.8
Structural Engineering Graduate Handbook2019-2020Dr. Peter KeatingAssociate ProfessorProfessor Keating’s research interests include fatigue and fracture ofwelded structures; structural analysis and design; experimental stressanalysisDr. Maria KoliouAssistant ProfessorProfessor Koliou’s research interests include structural dynamics;earthquake engineering; collapse assessment of structural systems; multihazard performance-based design; system functionality; communityresilience; risk and reliability analysis; experimental methods in structuralengineering; seismic performance of electrical substation equipment.Dr. Lee LowerySenior ProfessorProfessor Lowery’s research interests include structural failure analysis;structural design and analysis; offshore and coastal structures;instrumentation and experimental testing; structural foundations;computer programming and engineering applicationsDr. John ManderProfessorProfessor Mander’s research interests include reinforced, pre-stressedand structural concrete; earthquake engineering and structural dynamics;blast resistant design; bridge engineering; hazard analysis and financialloss estimation and mitigation; railroad engineering; construction anddesign integration.Dr. John NiedzweckiProfessorProfessor Niedzwecki’s research interests include structural dynamics;probabilistic and statistical methods; structural system reliability; multihazard design methods including the prediction of lightning interactionwith structures, analysis and design of deepwater and coastal structures,green energy systems.9
Structural Engineering Graduate Handbook2019-2020Dr. Arash NoshadravanAssistant ProfessorProfessor Noshadravan’s research interests include computational andprobabilistic mechanics, multiscale modeling of materials, structuralmechanics, uncertainty modelling and analysis, risk and reliabilityanalysis, predictive analytics and model reduction, life cycle assessment.Dr. Stephanie PaalAssistant ProfessorProfessor Paal’s research interests include disaster assessment androutine inspection of civil infrastructure, machine vision, structuralhealth monitoring techniques, earthquake engineering and analysis ofreinforced concrete structures.Dr. Petros SiderisAssistant ProfessorProfessor Sideris’ research interests include development of damageresistant bridge systems against seismic and other hazards, acceleratedbridge construction, novel materials, performance-based design andassessment of reinforced concrete structures, aging effects,experimental methods and large-scale structural testing, energyharvesting from structural vibrations, numerical methods and softwaredevelopment.Dr. Matthew YarnoldAssistant ProfessorProfessor Yarnold’s research interests include structural steelbehavior; bridge engineering; field experimental assessment ofstructural systems; novel techniques for structural health monitoring.10
Structural Engineering Graduate Handbook2019-2020Degree Programs11
Structural Engineering Graduate Handbook2019-2020Degree of Master of Science – Non-ThesisA minimum of 30 semester credit hours of approved courses is required for the Master ofScience – Non-Thesis degree (MS-NT). The university places limitations on these credit hours inaddition to the requirements of the structural engineering program that are listed below. Acomplete discussion of all university requirements is found in the current Texas A&M UniversityGraduate Catalog under the heading “The Degree of Master of Science” (available on theInternet at https://catalog.tamu.edu)A. Advising CommitteeThe Master of Science – Non-Thesis (MS-NT) program for structural engineering has astandard advisory committee with only one departmental member: Dr. Joe Bracci (chair)No external members are required for this degree plan. It is permissible for another facultymember from Structural Engineering Faculty to serve as your committee chair. In that event,unless explicitly waived, Dr. Bracci should be added as a committee member to double checkthat all requirements for the Master of Science – Non-Thesis degree are met.B. PrerequisitesThe following courses (and their pre- and co-requisite coursework) are consideredprerequisite to the MS-NT program of study in structural engineering: CVEN 302, CVEN 345,CVEN 363, CVEN 444, CVEN 445, and CVEN 446, or equivalents that are approved by thestructural engineering program. Courses listed for which a student lacks credit must becompleted, but those credits cannot be applied toward the 30 credit hours degree requirement.Prerequisite coursework needs to be completed during your first semester at Texas A&MUniversity, as they are prerequisites for all our graduate courses.C. Degree PlanThe degree plan for Master of Science – Non-Thesis has a set of common courses andelective courses listed are chosen to enhance the overall education for a practicing structuralengineer.The proposed degree plan must be typed on the official form as it appears on the Internet athttp://ogs.tamu.edu/ and submitted electronically to your graduate advisor and advisorycommittee for their electronic endorsement. Master of Science – Non-Thesis students areexpected to submit their degree plan within 1 month after the start of their second semester.12
Structural Engineering Graduate Handbook2019-2020D. Required Coursework – 18 hours1. Engineering Mechanics – 9 semester credit hours CVEN 633 Advanced Mechanics of Materials (typically in Fall) or CVEN 663 StructuralStability (every 2 years)CVEN 657 Dynamic Loads and Structural Behavior (typically in Fall)An introductory course in structural finite element analysis. The recommended courseis:o CVEN 750 Finite Element Theory and Applications in Structural Engineering(typically in Spring).With the approval from the committee chair, alternatives are:o MEEN 672 Introduction to Finite Element Analysis (typically in Fall).o MEMA 646 An Introduction to the Finite Element Method (typically in Spring)o MEMA 647 Theory of Finite Elements (occasionally offered)2. Structural Behavior and Design – 6 semester credit hoursYou are required to take at least two structural design courses – one from each grouplisted below. The other course in each group can be also be selected for your degree planas targeted elective courses, depending on individual student interest as well as courseavailability:Group 1: CVEN 671 Behavior and Design of Prestressed Concrete Structures(typically in Fall)CVEN 621 Advanced Reinforced Concrete Design (typically in Spring)Group 2: CVEN 659 Behavior and Design of Steel Structures (typically in Spring)CVEN 670 Behavior and Design of Composite Structures(occasionally offered)3. Structural System Design – 3 semester credit hours CVEN 754 Structural Design Studio (typically in Spring)4. Seminar – 0 or 1 semester credit hoursAll Master of Science students are required to enroll in 2 semesters of CVEN 681 Seminartaught on a bi-weekly basis. Students can enroll for 0 or 1 semester credit hours and atmost count 1 credit hour towards their degree plan under Open Elective Courseworkbelow.13
Structural Engineering Graduate Handbook2019-2020E. Elective Coursework – 12 hoursThe student will select a minimum of 12 additional semester credit hours of courseworkto complement the overall objectives of the proposed degree plan. A maximum of 3 semestercredit hours of CVEN 685 Directed Studies can be applied toward this requirement.Note that the electives are broken up into two groups: (1) Targeted Electives, and (2) OpenElectives. At least 9 credit hours of your elective coursework must come from courses listed inthe Targeted Electives group. The Targeted Elective group includes courses with a strongmathematical, solid mechanics and/or structural engineering content. The remaining 3 credithours may come from either group of courses.1. Targeted (Technical) Elective Courses – minimum of 9 hoursThree of your elective courses must come from courses listed in this group: CVEN 631 – System Identification and Nondestructive Damage EvaluationCVEN 655 – Structural ReliabilityCVEN 656 – Bridge EngineeringCVEN 662 – Experimental Methods in Civil EngineeringCVEN 663 – Structural StabilityCVEN 669 – Design of Structures for Hazardous Environmental LoadsCVEN 686 – Offshore and Coastal StructuresCVEN 751 – Advanced Dynamics and Structural ControlCVEN 752 – Smart StructuresCVEN 648 – Advanced Numerical Methods in Geotechnical EngineeringCVEN 651 – GeomechanicsCVEN 652 – Soil Dynamics (typically every other Spring)CVEN 666 – Foundation Structures (typically every Fall)CVEN 683 – Dynamic Soil Structure InteractionCVEN 685 – Special Problems (3 hrs maximum)CVEN 687 – Foundation Engineering (typically every other Spring)CVEN 695 – Frontiers in Civil Engineering Research (variable credit hours 1-6)CVEN 699 – Engineering Risk AnalysisAll four courses listed under Structural Behavior and Design can be used to satisfy thiselective requirem
Structural Engineering Graduate Handbook 2019-2020 6 Program Overview Structural engineering is the field of engineering particularly concerned with the design of load-bearing structures. The field crosses engineering disciplines, and structural engineering can be found within civil, mechanical, and aerospace engineering.
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