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Graduate Programs

Master of Engineering in Civil Engineering

Structural Engineering

The M.E. Structural Engineering Track focuses on the practical aspects of modern design of structures. Specialized topics include: design and analysis of different types of structural systems with an emphasis on bridges and tall buildings, as well as project management and construction estimating and planning aspects of such building and bridge projects. As the entire nation is now subject to seismic design code requirements, an emphasis is placed on earthquake-resistant design of new structures and the seismic retrofitting of existing structures.

Typical Program

Fall Semester
Required

• CIE 519 Structural Dynamics and Earthquake Engineering I
• CIE 527 Design and Construction of Structural Systems
• CIE 557 Engineering Project (3 credits)

Electives

• CIE 520 Random Vibrations & Stochastic Structural Dynamics
• CIE 521 Plastic Analysis and Design
• CIE 526 Finite Element Structural Analysis
• CIE 591 Construction Estimating
• CIE 592 Construction Planning and Scheduling

Spring Semester
Required

• CIE 524 Steel Structures or CIE 521 Plastic Analysis and Design
• CIE 525 Concrete Structures
• CIE 593 Project Management
• CIE 558 Engineering Project (3 credits)

Electives

• CIE 508 Probabilistic Analysis and Design
• CIE 512 Structural Reliability and Safety
• CIE 528 Composite Structures
• CIE 533 Structural Design & Construction of Foundations
• CIE 534 Earthquake Engineering & Foundation Dynamics
• CIE 616 Experimental Methods in Structural Engineering
• CIE 619 Structural Dynamics and Earthquake Engineering II
• CIE 620 Seismic Design and Analysis of Nonstructural Building Components
• CIE 623 Plastic Behavior of Materials
• CIE 625 Aseismic Base Isolation
• CIE 626 Passive and Active Structural Control