Civil Engineering

Forces and moments are introduced with vector algebra, followed by the application of equilibrium conditions for particles and rigid bodies. Free body diagrams (FBDs) are used to analyze trusses and frames, as well as internal member forces (bending moment and shear force diagrams). Additional topics include friction, centroids, and moments of inertia.

Elastic and plastic stress, strain; behaviour of beams and columns; torsion; material strength.

Influence lines, calculation of deflections, flexibility analysis, stiffness analysis and approximate analysis.

Soil properties, seepage, effective stress, consolidation, shear strength.

Physical properties of liquids and gases, fluid statics, kinematics of fluid flow, energy considerations in steady flow, momentum and dynamic forces in fluid flow, fluid measurements, introduction to forces on immersed bodies.

An introduction to the application of numerical methods and statistical techniques to the solution of civil engineering problems. Introduction to the systems approach and system analysis terminology. Numerical solution of civil engineering problems using root finding, interpolation, integration, and the solution of systems of algebraic equations. Introduction to the numerical solution of ordinary and partial differential equations. Techniques such as multiple linear regression, stepwise regression, time series analysis, nonparametric tests, and optimization are applied to the design and operation of civil engineering systems.

Continued development of communication skills used by engineers through the application of the design process to meet a well-defined set of requirements and constraints. Communication aspects emphasized include graphical representations of designs, formalized design calculations, and the development of project schedules and estimates. Design aspects emphasize the generation, iteration and analyses of alternatives.

Introduction to design of reinforced concrete structural elements by limit states design. Design of beams and one way slabs for flexure and shear, bond and development of reinforcement, serviceability limits, columns, and footing design.

Introduction to design of steel structures using limit states design principles. Topics include an introduction to the National Building Code, steel as building material, steel shapes, tension members, compression members, beams and connections.

Lateral earth pressures, shallow and deep foundations, stability of cuts and slopes.

Principles of transportation engineering: modal characteristics, travel demand functions, traffic flow theories and models, and vehicle-track principles. Highway transportation classification, elements and design principles. Laboratory work is field-oriented and involves elementary traffic studies.

Introduces the principles of Environmental Engineering including: the application of mass and energy balances to environmental problems; the impact of pollution on ecosystems and society; water and air pollution control engineering; water quality; solid waste management and global environmental issues. Laboratory analysis of water quality parameters. Field trip to a local pollution control facility.

The manufacture and use of Portland cement, concrete, and concrete products. Structure, production,  properties, and use of cement, concrete, asphalt and wood.

The management of on-site construction processes for various project objectives (e.g., time, cost, safety, quality, environment), contracting processes and common construction work processes. Application of the NB Occupational Health and Safety Commission Act and Regulations to construction is covered. Relationships of participants in the construction industry. Standard contract documents.

Analysis of water flow in pipes; simulation of water distribution networks; characteristics of pumps; open channel flow. The hydrological cycle; preparation of, runoff and hydrograph analysis; return period; the Rational Method; groundwater flow.

Basic methods of engineering economy including time value of money, compound interest models, interest and discount rates, and depreciation; critical path methods. Emphasis is placed on commonly used computational procedures. Restricted to students with at least 60 ch completed.

Design of a system or process to meet desired needs within identified constraints and communication of the result to a broader audience. Design topics covered include the identification and application of standards, codes and regulations, and approaches for managing a broad set of design constraints such as health and safety, sustainability, economic, environmental, social, constructability, operability, and ethical. Communication skills developed in this course emphasize interaction with clients and the public.

Working in teams, students will complete a full year civil engineering design project that draws on their combined knowledge from the core courses in the program. By engaging an identified client with a design problem, student teams will work through the entire process of developing a design solution with the support of industry and academic mentors. Students will manage their projects professionally, prepare comprehensive design documentation, and present and defend all aspects of their design to the client and a broader audience.

Dynamic equilibrium of structural engineering problems with topics including linear dynamics, discrete and continuous systems, free and forced vibration, transient response using numerical integration and Duhamel's integral, and model analysis of multi-degree-of-freedom systems. Practical problems exploring structures under dynamic loads such as earthquake, wind, and blast are covered.

Continuation of CE 3053. Includes a review of flexure and shear requirements for limit states design, serviceability limits and deflection calculations, torsion, slender columns, continuity, two-way slabs, and footing design. Consideration of prestressed concrete, strut-and-tie modeling, and comparison with ACI design code requirements. Requires a group design project.

Basic concepts and mathematical foundations of the Finite Element Method (FEM). Application of the FEM for numerical simulation of engineering problems. Students apply the FEM theories to develop basic computer programs; students are also introduced to commercial finite element software.

The behaviour of beam-columns, plate girders, composite steel/concrete girders, and welded and bolted connections are presented and design methods are developed. The concepts of structural stability, fatigue, common structural systems in steel buildings and bridges, and application of computer in structural steel design are also introduced.

Review of structural principles and codes relating to masonry and properties of masonry components; analysis and design of components; architectural and construction considerations related to masonry.

Introduction to structural principles and codes relating to wood design. Consideration will be given to the design of individual elements (beams, columns, etc.) and systems of elements (shear walls, laminated bridge decks, etc.), as well as available computer software to assist in wood design.

A continuation of earlier soils engineering courses dealing with shallow foundations (including design of reinforced concrete footings), deep foundations, excavations, cofferdams and factors relating to foundation design. 

Advanced topics in permeability and seepage; consolidation; constitutive models; triaxial testing. Laboratory component includes triaxial, consolidation, and flexible wall permeability tests.

Topics focus on several aspects of transportation planning, including studies and survey methods, data collection and analysis techniques, transport models, Geographic Information Systems in transportation (GIS-T), and transportation governance and policy.

A study of the design and construction of highway pavements. Production and testing of bituminous materials, design of bituminous mixtures, thickness design for flexible pavements, design of rigid pavements, and construction methods.

Single vehicle and traffic stream characteristics; traffic studies; surveys, and analysis; traffic control devices; operations and economics of intersections and interchanges; traffic accident studies; legal and administrative aspects.

Topics focus on the analysis and design of highway and rail infrastructure and incorporate the economic, environmental and operational issues associated with facility development.

Basic concepts in infrastructure management; programming of investments over a network of infrastructure assets; optimization of individual level project investment; infrastructure evaluation techniques; structure and manipulation of data banks for infrastructure management systems.

Design, operation, and rehabilitation of municipal water and sewer systems with a focus on asset management. Topics include estimation of water and wastewater flow rates, transportation and distribution of potable water, collection and conveyance of wastewater, and modelling system performance.

Applied water chemistry, epidemiological analysis, drinking water sources and characterization, water treatment processes and design, unit operations and processes in drinking water treatment plants and their preliminary design, water treatment plant design, public health issues and case studies. The content is focused towards drinking water quality and treatment issues. 

Wastewater characterization (physical, chemical, and biological), wastewater treatment unit operations and processes, industrial and municipal wastewater treatment (preliminary, primary, secondary, and tertiary), wastewater treatment plant design. The course content will focus on a typical wastewater treatment plant and operations. Water pollution control strategies and public health issues are also examined. 

In this course the properties of cement and concrete materials are studied. Topics include (i) materials for concrete, such as portland cements, supplementary cementing materials, aggregates, and chemical admixtures; (ii) procedures for mix proportioning, batching, mixing, transporting, handling, placing, consolidating, finishing, and curing concrete; (iii) precautions necessary during hot- and cold-weather concreting; (iv) causes and methods of controlling volume changes; (v) commonly used control tests for quality concrete; (iv) introduction to special types of concrete. Applicable ASTM, AASHTO, ACI, and CSA standards are discussed.

Financial aspects of construction including methods and techniques for: estimating costs of construction; project financing and managing risks; and monitoring and controlling costs. Introduction to current issues within the industry, primarily from the financial perspective (e.g., infrastructure management, sustainable construction, quality management, technology adoption). 

Application of management methods for construction projects. Emphasis on supervisory management, contracts, and management methods. Application of critical path methodology for work organization and management control, including planning and scheduling, resource management, optimization techniques and cost control methods. Restricted to students with at least 100 ch successfully completed.

Covers important topics in urban engineering hydrology, including: quantification of hydrological processes relevant to watershed water management, prediction of surface runoff and stream response, mitigation of impacts of urbanization and climate change for flood and drought design flows.

Covers important topics in quantitative hydrogeology, including: principles of saturated and unsaturated groundwater flow, solutions to groundwater flow problems, well hydraulics and pumping tests, and contaminant migration and attenuation processes in groundwater.

(See description for CE 5933). 

(See description for CE 5933).

With the approval of the Department Chair and under the guidance of a member of the faculty, a student may perform special studies and investigations related to the undergraduate program. The extent of the work will determine the amount of credit. Students may receive credit(s) for one of CE 5913 , CE 5923 and CE 5933 only. Restricted to students with at least 110 ch. 

The research thesis is an independent project conducted under the supervision of a faculty member over a period of two sequential semesters. Students are responsible for finding a supervisor and initiating the project. Suitable projects may include experimental investigations, field investigations, design projects, computational projects, software development or feasibility studies. Deliverables include a detailed proposal, periodic progress reports, a comprehensive dissertation and an oral presentation.