CSEE Graduate Courses
The following is a list of CSEE graduate courses offered either regularly or within the past three years.
Numbers in parentheses indicate credit hours. Letters in brackets indicate usual semester for offering: [F] - Fall Semester; [S] - Spring Semester
CIE 500 Special Topics in Civil Engineering (3)
Advanced topics in civil engineering to meet the needs and interests of the students. TUT. Prerequisite: permission of instructor.
CIE 501, 502 Individual Problems (1-6) [F, S]
For master of science or master of engineering candidates. Investigation carried out under the direction of a member of the graduate faculty. TUT. Prerequisite: permission of instructor and approval of department.
CIE 506 Legal Aspects of Civil Engineering Practice (3) [S]
An overview of those aspects of the American legal system most relevant to engineering practice. Covered are the law of contracts, agency, association, property, and labor law, studied both generally and in the context in which the practicing civil engineer encounters them. Specific topics include the engineer-client relationship, selection of contractors, construction survey bonds, line law, and engineering determinations. LEC.
CIE 507 GIS Applications (3) [F]
Applications of geographic information systems (GIS) to civil engineering and planning problems. For students who wish to gain some hands-on skills in using GIS as a tool in civil engineering and planning. Basic GIS skills are first developed including digitizing, coordinate transformation, editing, development of attribute data and files, joining, data conversion between different formats-internal and external, use of raster and vector data, moving and joining data from internal and externals files, use of grids, lattices and TINS for 3D problems, buffer analysis, use of macros, printing and plotting using workstation and PC Arc/Info., Intergraph MGE, or equivalent programs. The GIS system is utilized for studies in project areas such as land use, risk analysis, geographic design wind characterization, reservoir location and design, pollution transport, hydrologic analysis, routing, snow removal management, bridge and pavement management, highway sign management, and underground peaking power plant location. LEC.
CIE 508 Probabilistic Analysis and Design (3) [S]
An in-depth introduction of probability, statistical analysis, and decision theory with civil engineering applications. Examples will be drawn from problems in structural design and reliability; transportation, urban, and environmental systems; water resources; and engineering economics. LEC.
CIE 511 Advanced Mechanics of Solids (3) [F]
The course provides an intermediate-level treatment of solid mechanics with emphasis on fundamental concepts and classical solutions. After introducing the primary field variables and governing equations for the mechanics of continuous media, the focus shifts toward constitutive model development and the solution of boundary value problems. Problems in elastic and elastoplastic media are addressed extensively, while thermoelastic and viscoelastic response is also considered. LEC
CIE 512 Structural Reliability and Safety (3)
Introduction to the concept of safety factors and reliability of structural and mechanical systems. Systems with several modes of failure and loading parameters are considered together with current design techniques incorporating reliability considerations. Other topics include reliability-based design codes and structural reliability in the case of dynamic loads. (Also listed as MAE 554.) LEC. Prerequisite: EAS 305 or CIE 508.
CIE 513 Stability (3)
Static stability of columns, frames, arches, plates, and shells. Bifurcation buckling vs. limit-point buckling. Nonlinear theories and post-buckling. Introduction to dynamic stability, including parametric resonance, nonconservative systems, and suddenly applied loads. Survey of recent research on stability. LEC.
CIE 515 Advanced Structural Analysis (3) [F]
Theory of structures in historical perspective. Graphic analysis; optimum shapes; equations of Maxwell and Rankine's duality theorems; flexibility approach and angle distribution. Slope deflection equations, moment distribution, and matrix methods. Limit analysis with upper- and lower-bound theorems. Arches and suspension structures. Yield line methods for in-plane and bending of plates. LEC.
CIE 516 Advanced Mathematics for Civil Engineers (3) [F]
The course covers a range of topics in applied mathematics that are relevant to contemporary civil engineers in research and practice. Topics include linear algebra, linear and nonlinear ordinary differential equations, generalized Fourier analysis, and partial differential equations. Mathematical modeling of physical processes is emphasized. Numerical and symbolic computational approaches are also addressed. LEC.
CIE 517 Plates and Shells I (3)
"Exact" theories of plates and shells. Static and dynamic models. Rational approximations. "Improved" and classical theories. Relation of approximate plate and shell models to elasticity solutions. Boundary-value problems in plate and shell theories. Anisotropic and sandwich plates and shells. Stability considerations, linear and nonlinear models. (Also listed as MAE 525.) Prerequisite: CIE 621 or equivalent or permission of instructor.
CIE 519 Structural Dynamics and Earthquake Engineering I (3) [F]
Dynamics of lumped parameter and continuous structural systems. Single degree-of-freedom systems under various classes of time-dependent loads. Response spectra and unit impulse response. Multi degree-of-freedom systems. Modal analysis and numerical integration. Seismic response. Two class periods per week. LEC. Prerequisite: CIE 423 or equivalent, EAS 451 or equivalent.
CIE 520 Random Vibrations and Stochastic Structural Dynamics (3) [F]
Review of probability theory. A description of random processes and their origin. Linear with one and several degrees of freedom. Continuous structures. Nonlinear structures. (Also listed as MAE 536.) LEC. Prerequisites: CIE 508 and CIE 519.
CIE 521 Plastic Analysis and Design (3)
Behavior of steel structures beyond the elastic limit and up to collapse; consideration of the various factors that may constitute design limitation studies of industrial frame types and comparison of design based on currently available allowable stress specification with design based on plastic design specifications and techniques. LEC. Prerequisite: CIE 324 or equivalent.
CIE 524 Steel Structures (3) [S]
Consideration of the basis and criteria of current design specifications for metal structures; material behavior; failure under stress, strength theories, brittle fracture, fatigue, residual stress. Fundamentals of member performance; bending and extension of beams; uniform and nonuniform torsion; column buckling including the effects of crookedness and rotation, inelasticity, residual stress; plate buckling; design of girders. Analysis of three-dimensional structures by matrix analysis methods; computer applications. Discussion of designs for tall buildings; literature review. LEC
CIE 525 Concrete Structures (3) [S]
Consideration of the mechanics of reinforced and prestressed concrete structures and structural elements with emphasis on two- and three-dimensional systems; deep beams, shear walls, two-way slab systems, yield line theory of slabs, folded plate structures, thin concrete shells. LEC. Prerequisite: CIE 423 or equivalent.
CIE 526 Finite Element Structural Analysis (3) [F]
Fundamentals of the finite element method: elasticity, matrix algebra, calculus of vibrations, energy principles. Axial, beam, isoparametric, membrane, plate, axisymmetric, three-dimensional, torsion, and fluid finite elements. Solution methodology and computer programming aspects. Ritz method, Galerkin's method. Finite elements for stability and dynamics. LEC. Prerequisite: CIE 423 or equivalent, EAS 451 or equivalent.
CIE 527 Design and Construction of Structural Systems (3) [F]
Deals with the application of structural theory in the design of complete structural systems for buildings and bridges. The design process is investigated, beginning with architectural considerations, proceeding through alternate plans and their evaluation as a structural solution, and ending with a final design. Topics include: design procedures, sources of information for design, sources and nature of loading conditions and combinations, preliminary design methods and estimates, primary and secondary structural systems, and nonstructural components and interaction. LEC/REC. Prerequisite: Good working knowledge of basic member design, indeterminate analysis, and computer methods.
CIE 528 Composite Structures (3)
The concepts of continuous and discontinuous fiber reinforcing, their mechanical properties, methods of computing elastic constants, theoretical strength predictions, and structural uses will be presented. A detailed look at the rapidly expanding types of possible composite materials will also be presented. LEC.
CIE 529 Pavement Design (3) [F]
The analysis and design of flexible and of rigid pavements. Airport, highway, and other types of pavements will be considered. Included will be a study of soils and paving materials, their interaction, their behavior under various loading conditions, and their ability to perform under all ambient conditions. Pavement evaluation, maintenance, and recycling are also included. Laboratory sessions arranged on asphaltic material properties and mixture design methods. Prerequisite: CIE 437.
CIE 530 Mechanical Behavior of Materials (3) [F]
Behavior of structural materials, such as concrete, soils, and metals. Topics: nature of soil, its formation and composition; stresses in a soil mass; effective stress concept; basic stress-strain relationships and their application; drained and undrained strength characteristics of cohesionless and cohesive soils; consolidation behavior; Camclay models; incremental theory of plasticity applied to metal, concrete, and soils; failure theories for ductile and brittle materials; laboratory methods for determining stress-strain and strength properties. LEC.
CIE 531 Design and Construction of Earth Structures (3) [S]
Selection, engineering design, construction, monitoring, and performance evaluation of earth structures. Densification: Soft ground consolidation, deep dynamic compaction, compaction; Reinforcement: earth retaining systems, soil nailing, reinforced earth, micropiles, etc.; ground improvement by admixtures: grouting, soil mixing techniques. LEC
CIE 533 Structural Design and Construction of Foundations (3) [S]
Structural design and construction of foundation systems. Topics will include: structural design of shallow foundations, such as single footings, strip footings, and mat foundations; deep foundations, such as piles and caissons; retaining walls; sheet piles; excavation bracings; tie backs; and anchors. This is an application-oriented design course in which students are required to do a real-life project in groups of three from preliminary design stage to final construction phase. LEC.
CIE 534 Earthquake Engineering and Foundation Dynamics (3) [S]
Fundamental principles and practical design methods of geotechnical earthquake engineering and machine foundations are presented. The course begins with basic concepts of seismology, earthquakes, and strong ground motion and introduces procedures of seismic hazard analysis. Basic principles of wave propagation are used to develop procedures for ground response analysis and to provide insight into such important problems as local site effects, liquefaction, seismic slope stability, and seismic design of retaining structures. Analysis and design procedures for dynamically loaded shallow and pile foundations are also discussed. LEC
CIE 535 Geoenvironmental Engineering (3) [F]
Soil-water-contaminant interaction processes, conduction phenomena, hydraulic conductivity, and contaminant transport phenomena; effects of contaminants on soil properties, design of landfills, waste disposal systems, seepage barriers and cut-off walls, site characterization, soil remediation. LEC
CIE 541 Groundwater Engineering (3) [S]
Fundamental physics of single- and multi-phase fluid flow and species transport in the subsurface. Development of general conservation equations using a volume averaging procedure. Derivation of well hydraulic formulae. Discussion and modeling of physical, chemical and biological fate of subsurface contaminants. Overview of numerical modeling procedures for flow and transport simulation. Introduction to geostatistics and inverse methods. Application of theory to field problems with emphasis on the remediation of subsurface contamination. LEC. Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor.
CIE 543 Water Quality Modeling (3) [S]
Introduction to the application of mathematical models for making rational decisions regarding the management of natural aquatic systems. Computer models will be developed and used for simulation of fate and transport of conventional and priority pollutants in streams, lakes, and estuaries. LEC. Prerequisite: CIE 546, CIE 562.
CIE 546 Environmental Fluid Mechanics (3) [F]
Basic equations of unsteady fluid flow are developed, including continuity, Navier-Stokes equations, and conservation of energy. Transport processes, including molecular and turbulent diffusion of mass momentum and heat, dispersion in open channel flow. The advection-diffusion equation is derived for mass conservation of a tracer in natural surface water and atmospheric systems, and specific analytical solutions are discussed for ideal types of pollutant sources. Jet and plume modeling, sediment transport, stratified flow, and other selected topics are presented. LEC.
CIE 548 Computational Fluid Mechanics (3)
Numerical methods currently available for solving various types of field flow problems. Flow fields described by elliptic, parabolic, and hyperbolic systems of partial differential equations. Solution techniques for finite difference methods, particle-in-cell method, method of characteristics, and finite element method. Computer program development of numerical solution of two-dimensional Navier-Stokes equations, boundary layer equations, and equations of supersonic inviscid gas dynamics. (Also listed as MAE 540). LEC. Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor.
CIE 550 Hydrologic Engineering (3) [F]
Consideration of hydrologic cycle-water budget, precipitation, evaporation, transpiration, infiltration, groundwater and surface water flow, storm analysis, hydrography analysis, snow hydrology; watershed simulation; frequency and correlation analysis; hydrologic simulation; application to design of minor and major structures. LEC. Prerequisite: permission of instructor.
CIE 552 Water Resources Planning & Development (3) [S]
Consideration of economic, financial, and environmental analysis techniques and their use in planning for development of flood control, water supply, storm and land drainage, navigation, hydroelectric power, water quality control, reaction, and fish and wildlife enhancement. Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor. LEC.
CIE 554 Numerical Methods in Water Resources & Environmental Engineering (3) [S]
Methodology for solving initial and boundary value problems encountered in water resources and environmental engineering. Numerical solution methods for linear and nonlinear systems of algebraic equations, numerical solutions of ordinary differential equations, finite difference methods, and finite element methods. Application of methods to solve differential equations governing biological and chemical reactions and flow and chemical transport in aquatic systems. LEC. Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor.
CIE 556 Physiochemical Unit Processes (3) [S]
Presents the principles of the physical and chemical unit processes used in water and wastewater treatment. From process principles, design criteria are developed. Topics include particulate removal, chemical precipitation, oxidation, ion exchange, air stripping, adsorption, and ion exchange. LEC. Prerequisites: CIE 440, CIE 564.
CIE 557-558 Engineering Project (1-6) [F-S]
To be used only by master's degree candidates whose projects have been approved by the advisor and who are completing their work for the M.S. or M.Eng. degree. For M.S. degree candidates, approval of the project advisor is required for registration. A minimum of 3 and a maximum of 6 hours are allowed. TUT/LEC.
CIE 561 Turbulent Flow (3)
The statistical and phenomenological theories of turbulence and turbulence transport are outlined; correlation functions, spectral function, decay laws; semi-empirical theories of turbulence. (Also listed as MAE 519) LEC. Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor.
CIE 564 Chemical Principles in Environmental Engineering (3) [F]
Presents fundamentals in aquatic chemistry as applied to natural waters, water treatment, and wastewater treatment. Topics include equilibrium concepts, chemical thermodynamics, acid-base reactions, precipitation and dissolution, oxidation and reduction, carbonate system chemistry, and complexation. LEC. Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor.
CIE 565 Biological Processes in Environmental Engineering (3) [F]
Biological processes are used across all environmental engineering subspecialties to remove contaminants from soil, water, and air. In this class, the fundamentals of microbially based biological systems including microorganism structure, energetics, stoichiometry, pollutant biodegradation, and growth kinetics are presented. These concepts, coupled with mass balance modeling, are then used to analyze a wide variety of microbially based treatment processes for environmental pollutant management. Process applications include organic biodegradation for hazardous waste site remediation, organic and nutrient removal in municipal and industrial wastewater treatment, removal of nitrate from drinking water, and odor control in off-gases. LEC.
CIE 567 Advanced Unit Operations and Processes (3) [F]
Advanced study of physical, chemical, and biological treatment processes. Emphasis on readings from the engineering literature. Topics include mixing processes, aquasols, chemical kinetics, adsorption at the solid/liquid interface, and water renovation and reuse. LEC. Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor.
CIE 569 Hazardous Waste Management (3) [S]
This course was developed to provide engineers with an overview of key hazardous waste management principles. Topics covered in this course include: basics of organic chemistry and toxicology, regulations, minimization principles, treatment techniques, and disposal options. LEC. Prerequisites: CIE or ENS graduate standing or permission of the instructor.
CIE 589 Assessment, Repair and Retrofit of Structures (3)
Methods for condition assessment of structures and components using destructive, semi-destructive, and non-destructive techniques, science of deterioration of construction materials, approaches for repair and retrofit of existing structures, and infrastructure facilities. Structure types include wood, steel, concrete, and composite structures. Assessment methods are covered in lecture and laboratory sessions to detect effects of chemical, thermal, and physical loadings and for construction defects. Methods for preparing structures for repair are covered along with techniques for selecting appropriate repair materials and applications techniques. TQM for repair and retrofit and the development of international opportunities using ISO 9000 standards are covered. Problems of carrying out analyses of partially deteriorated structures are investigated along with the possible application of sensors to monitor long-term changes in structural condition.
CIE 591 Construction Estimating (3) [F]
The capital-cost control cycle for construction planning and management will be covered. Included will be cost coding, predesign estimating, adjustments to expected site, material take-off, price and wage conditions, labor productivity, indirect project costs, construction methods, and estimating costs for construction materials, activities, and equipment. LEC.
CIE 592 Construction Planning And Scheduling (3) [F]
Planning and scheduling of construction project with emphasis on network scheduling techniques: critical path method (CPM), program evaluation and review techniques (PERT). Other topics include: time-cost trade-off analysis, resources management, short interval planning, and project monitoring and control. LEC.
CIE 593 Construction Project Management (3) [S]
Life cycle planning of projects. Project delivery strategies, contract types. Preconstruction and mobilization. Bid packaging. Value engineering. Use scheduling techniques. Management of general conditions. Quality control. Risk management. Safety on job site. Work site coordination. Public and labor relations. Project acceptance and closeout. LEC.
CIE 594 Computer Applications in Construction Management (3) [F]
Design of a computer network for a construction firm. Data organization and security. Construction planning and scheduling using critical path analysis. Resource allocation. Cost estimating and cost control. Dispatching. Real-time field applications. LEC.
CIE 595 Construction Technology and Equipment (3)
Introduction to basic and advanced construction equipment and methods. Earth moving, excavation, and lifting. Loading, hauling, compaction, and finishing. Rock excavation. Foundations. Form work and concrete construction. Steel construction. Wood construction. Masonry construction. Equipment, economics and productivity improvement techniques are also presented. LEC.
CIE 596 Expert Systems in Civil Engineering (3)
An overview of Artificial Intelligence and Knowledge-Based Expert Systems (KBES). Architecture of KBES. Languages and tools. Survey of existing tools and systems. Knowledge acquisition techniques. Building a knowledge-based expert system. LEC/LAB.
CIE 597 Construction Safety and Health Management (3) [S]
The course covers the various causes of construction accidents and the strategies that can be adopted to prevent worksite injuries and illnesses. The workers' compensation laws and the OSHA standards for construction industry are discussed. Other topics included are: economics of construction safety management, temporary structures, system safety, ergonomic applications, safety legislation, health hazards, and hazard communication standards. Model safety programs for the owner and for the contractor are also discussed. LEC.
CIE 616 Experimental Methods in Structural Engineering (3) [S]
Study of advanced experimentation and instrumentation in structural engineering. Includes scale modeling, test planning and information accuracy, data acquisition systems, instrumentation based on analog computers, strain gages, ultrasonic, and electromagnetic resonance. Hands-on experiments using servohydraulic equipment and shaking tables for earthquake simulators. Two class periods or one lab session per week.
CIE 617 Advanced Finite Element Analysis (3) [S]
A second course in finite element methods with emphasis on application to problems in structural engineering and solid mechanics. Topics include finite element fundamentals and variational formulations, isoperimetric element formulations, advanced material models (viscoelastic, elastoplastic), dynamic analysis (modal analysis, time domain analysis), geometric nonlinearities, and contact mechanics. LEC.
CIE 619 Structural Dynamics And Earthquake Engineering II (3) [S]
Topics are centered around earthquake-resistant design of structures. Introduction to mechanics of earthquakes and characteristics of the strong ground motions, as well as responses of structures and mechanical behavior of structural elements under seismic loadings. Techniques to analyze linear and nonlinear dynamic responses of structures. Discussion of selected research topics. Regulation of building codes. Applications of basic principles to the design of buildings, groups and individual projects. Two class periods per week. LEC. Prerequisite: CIE 519, CIE 515, CIE 428, CIE 425, or equivalents.
CIE 621 Elasticity (3)
Analysis of strain and stress in a three-dimensional continuum. Constitutive relations for elastic Solids. The field equations of elasticity. Uniqueness theorems. Problems involving one-, two-, and Three-dimensional bodies. Thermodynamics and thermoelasticity. (Also listed as MAE 621.) LEC.
CIE 623 Plastic Behavior of Materials (3) [S]
Yield conditions and flow laws for rigid-perfectly plastic, rigid-strain hardening elastic perfectly plastic and elastic strain hardening materials. Minimum principles and theorems of limit analysis. (Also listed as MAE 623.) LEC. Prerequisite: CIE 511.
CIE 625 Aseismic Base Isolation (3)
Basic concepts of aseismic base isolation, prominent base isolation systems, base isolation configuration. Analysis and design of elastomeric and sliding bearings. Energy dissipation devices. Analysis and design of isolation systems. Testing of base-isolated structures and components. Case studies. Code provisions. LEC.
CIE 626 Passive and Active Structural Control (3)
Study of theory and applications of passive and active energy dissipation in structural engineering. Basic principles of energy management and general concepts of energy dissipation systems. Current methods of passive and active structural control. System design and practical considerations. Optimization of control systems. Implementational issues, case studies, and code provisions. LEC. Prerequisites: CIE 519 and preferably CIE 625 or permission of instructor.
CIE 630 Geotechnical In-situ and Lab Testing (3) [S]
Testing and interpretation of stress-strain behavior, fluid and transport phenomena, and compressibility characteristics of soils. Laboratory testing. Triaxial, direct shear, simple shear, torsional shear tests, instrumentation, data acquisition, interpretation, applications, and limitations. Consolidations tests, hydraulic conductivity tests (including chemical flow). In-situ tests and interpretation: SPT, CPT (including piezocone, resistivity cone), pressuremeter, dilatometer, SASW, etc. Instrumentation and monitoring of earth structures: settlements, displacements, earth pressure, inclinometer, pore pressure. LEC/LAB
CIE 641 Advanced Topics in Groundwater Engineering (3) [F]
Mass transport in groundwater systems will be considered, with a focus on investigation and remediation of subsurface contamination. Emphasis will be placed on formulation and solution of governing mass and energy balance equations. Topics of interest include advective-dispersive transport, geostatistical analysis of spatial heterogeneity, multiphase flow and transport, design of pump-and-treat systems, computer modeling, and emerging biological and chemical in-situ remedial technologies. Practical applications as well as theory will be addressed, including the analysis of remedial designs using commercial software. LEC
CIE 644 Seismology (3) [S]
Introduction of the main concepts of earthquake source mechanics and elements of the theory of elastic wave propagation. Modern approaches to the problem of earthquake strong ground motion synthesis and prediction. LEC.
CIE 645 Boundary Element Methods in Engineering (3)
Divergence theorems; integration of differential equations and formulation of boundary integral representations; one-dimensional problems; two-dimensional problems of potential flow and elastostatics; three-dimensional and axisymmetric problems; parametric representation of geometry and functions; advanced numerical integration; time dependent and nonlinear problems; computer implementation. LEC. Prerequisite: CIE 526.
CIE 646 Geophysical Solid Mechanics (3)
A survey of the theories of elasticity, plasticity, viscoelasticity, rheology, and their application to explain the static and dynamical behavior of the solid earth. Covers topics such as stress and strain in the solid earth and constitutive equations. Viscous flow, fracture, and yielding. Wave propagation and earthquakes. Rock mechanics, faults, stresses around voids and openings, instability, folding and linking, etc. (Also listed as Geology 549.) LEC. Prerequisite: Mathematics 241, Strength of Materials or equivalent.
CIE 655 Environmental Engineering Design (3) [S]
Application of biological and physical/chemical treatment principles for the design of water and wastewater treatment facilities. Topics include legislation and regulation, water or wastewater characterization, interpretation of laboratory and pilot plant data, alternative process selection, design fundamentals, and cost analysis. Group design projects will include drinking water or industrial process water treatment, biological wastewater treatment, and industrial or hazardous waste treatment. Guest lectures and field trips. LEC. Prerequisites: CIE 556, CIE 568.
CIE 662 Methods of Pollutant Analysis (3) [S]
This course covers fundamental and practical aspects of chemical and physical analysis methods in environmental matrices. Emphasis is placed on chemical and data analysis techniques applicable to drinking water, municipal wastewater, and industrial waste samples. Laboratory sessions and heavy reliance on the current literature will extend the material developed in the lectures and class discussions. LEC/LAB. Prerequisite: CIE 564 or permission of the instructor.
CIE 664 Organic Chemistry in Environmental Engineering (3) [S]
Presents fundamentals in organic chemistry as applied to natural waters, water treatment, and wastewater treatment. Topics include organic nomenclature, thermodynamics, aliphatic substitution, electrophilic substitution, oxidation-reduction, linear free energy relationships, structure-activity relationships, and adsorption. LEC. Prerequisite: CIE 564, CIE 565 or permission of the instructor.
CIE 665 Environmental Processing of Organic Chemicals (3) [S]
This course examines the physical and chemical processes that control the fate and transport of organic chemicals in the natural environment. The course will focus on organic compounds that are persistent, pose health risk to ecosystems, and tend to bioaccumulate. Students will analyze current scientific literature and address current issues in environmental organic chemistry.
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