Structural Engineering
Courses
For course descriptions not found in the 2006-2007 General
Catalog, please contact the department for more information.
All students enrolled in Structural Engineering courses or admitted
into a Structural Engineering program are expected to meet prerequisite
and performance standards, i.e., students may not enroll in any
SE courses or courses in another department which are required for
the major prior to having satisfied prerequisite courses with a
C or better. (The department does not consider D or F grades
as adequate preparation for subsequent material.) Additional details
are given under the various program outlines, course descriptions,
and admission procedures for the School of Engineering in this catalog.
Furthermore, the majority of SE courses have enrollment restrictions
which give priority to, or are open only to, declared pre-engineering
students and/or to students who have been admitted to an engineering
major. Where these restrictions apply, the registrar will not enroll
other students except by department stamp on class enrollment cards.
The department expects that students will adhere to these policies
on their own volition and enroll in courses accordingly. Students
are advised that they may be dropped at any time from course rosters
if prerequisites and/or performance standards have not been met.
While some lower-division courses may be offered more than once
each year, most SE upper-division courses are taught only once
per
year, and courses are scheduled to be consistent with the curricula
as shown in the tables. When possible, SE does offer selected
large-enrollment courses more than once each year. A tentative
schedule
of course offerings is available from the department each spring
for the following academic year.
LOWER-DIVISION
SE 1. Introduction to Structures and Design (4) Introduction
to structural components, systems from aerospace, civil, mechanical,
marine and offshore areas. Structural action, the design process.
History of structural engineering. Role and responsibility of structural
engineers in society. Engineering economics, costs-benefits analysis.
Implications on safety. Professional ethics. Priority
enrollment given to structural engineering majors.
SE 2. Structural Materials (4) Structure
of engineering materials (metals, ceramics, concrete, composites)
tailoring to produce desired properties and response in structural
components and systems. Mechanical tests, elasticity, plastic deformation,
fracture, toughness, creep and fatigue. Selection based on performance
requirements/application. Laboratory demonstrations and tests. Prerequisites:
Chem. 6A, Phys. 2A. Priority enrollment given to structural
engineering majors and mechanical and aerospace engineering majors.
SE 87. Freshman Seminar (1) The
freshman seminar program is designed to provide new students with
the opportunity to explore an intellectual topic with a faculty
member in a small seminar setting. Freshman seminars are offered
in all campus departments and undergraduate colleges, and topics
vary from quarter to quarter. Prerequisite: open to freshmen
only.
UPPER-DIVISION
SE 101A. Mechanics I: Statics (4) Principles
of statics using vectors. Two- and three-dimensional equilibrium
of statically determinate structures under discrete and distributed
loading including hydrostatics; internal forces and concept of
stress;
free body diagrams; moment, product of inertia; analysis of trusses
and beams. Prerequisites: grade of C or better in Math.
20C and Phys. 2A.
SE 101B. Mechanics II: Dynamics (4) Kinematics
and kinetics of particles in two- and three-dimensional motion
using
vector representation. Orbital mechanics. Work, energy, and power.
Conservative forces, conservation principles. Momentum, impulsive
motion, and impact. Rigid body kinetics and kinematics; Coriolis
acceleration, Eulerian angles. Undamped vibrating systems. Prerequisites:
grades of C or better in Math. 20D, and SE 101A, or MAE
130A.
SE 101C. Structural Mechanics III: Structural Dynamics (4) Free
and forced vibrations of damped 1-DOF systems; vibrations isolation,
impact and packaging problems. Analysis of discrete MDOF systems
using matrix representation; normal mode of frequencies and modal
matrix formulation. Lagrange's equations. Modal superposition for
analysis of continuous vibrating systems. Prerequisites: grade
of C- or better in SE 101B (or MAE 130B) and SE 130B; SE major.
SE 102. Numerical, Computational, and Graphical Tools (4) Introduction
to engineering graphics and computer-aided design (CAD). Introduction
to numerical computer algorithms and symbolic computation. Introduction
to the development of methods for assessing the accuracy of numerical
methods. Prerequisites: grade of C- or better in MAE 9 and SE
101A or MAE 130A; SE major.
SE 103. Conceptual Structural Design (4) Introduction
to design principles and structural action. Development of design
theories, approaches and methodology. Concepts of load and resistance
factors, factors of safety, limit and ultimate states, design allowables.
Simple design examples from aerospace, civil, marine, offshore and
mechanical structural systems. Prerequisites: grade of C
or better in SE 2, SE 101A. Priority enrollment given to structural
engineering majors.
SE 110A. Solid Mechanics I (4) Mechanics
of deformable bodies under axial, torsional, shearing, and bending
loads. Elastic and plastic uniaxial material response as well as
3-D Hookes law. Mohrs circle for stress and strain.
Problems of design for rods, shafts, beams, columns, pressure vessels,
and thin walled members. Prerequisites: grades of C or
better in Math. 20D, 20F, SE 101A. Priority enrollment given
to structural engineering majors.
SE 110B. Solid Mechanics II (4) Advanced
concepts in the mechanics of deformable bodies. Unsymmetrical bending
of symmetrical and unsymmetrical sections. Bending of curved beams.
Shear center and torsional analysis of open and closed sections.
Stability analysis of columns, lateral buckling. Application of
the theory of elasticity in rectangular coordinates. Prerequisite:
grade of C or better in SE 110A. Priority enrollment given
to structural engineering majors.
SE 120. Engineering Graphics & Computer Aided Structural
Design (4) Engineering graphics, solid
modeling, CAD applications including 2-D and 3-D transformations,
3-D viewing, wire frame and solid models, Hidden surface elimination.
Prerequisite: grade of C or better in MAE 9. Priority
enrollment given to structural engineering majors.
SE 121. Numerical Methods in Engineering (4) Advanced
numerical methods for applications for engineering problems. Solution
of systems of linear and nonlinear equations, function interpolation
and curve fitting, function approximation, computation of integrals,
numerical differentiation, and solution of systems of ordinary differential
equations. Prerequisites: grade of C- or better in SE 102, and
Math. 20F; SE major.
SE 125. Statistics, Probability and Reliability (4) Probability
theory. Statistics, data analysis and inferential statistics, distributions,
confidence intervals. Introduction to structural reliability and
random phenomena. Applications to components and systems. Priority
enrollment given to structural engineering majors.
SE 130A-B. Structural Analysis (4) Classical
methods of analysis for statically indeterminate structures. Development
of computer codes for the analysis of civil, mechanical, and aerospace
structures from the matrix formulation of the classical structural
theory, through the direct stiffness formulation, to production-type
structural analysis programs. Prerequisites: grades of C
or better in SE 110 A, SE 121, and SE 130A for SE 130B. Priority
enrollment given to structural engineering majors.
SE 131. Finite Element Analysis (4) Development
of stiffness and mass matrices based upon virtual work and variational
principles. Application to static and dynamic problems in structural
and solid mechanics. The use of general purpose finite element structural
analysis codes. Prerequisites: grade of C- or better in SE 103,
SE 130B, MAE 170, and senior standing in the major.
SE 140. Structures and Materials Laboratory (4) Introduction
to instrumentation and testing techniques. Discussion of standard
tension and compression tests. Similitude relationships for structural
models. Term project in model structure including complete engineering
report on theory, design and results of the term project. Prerequisites:
grade of C or better in SE 103, SE 130B, MAE 170, and senior
standing in the major.
SE 142 . Design of Composite Structures
(4) Design
and analysis of lightweight structures composed of laminated composite
materials. Stiffness, strength, failure mechanisms, micromechanics,
and hygrothermal behavior. Fabrication and experimental testing.
Design projects that involve computer implementation. Prerequisites:
grade of C or better in SE 110A-B; Priority enrollment
given to engineering majors.
SE 144 . Aerospace Structural Analysis (4) Aspects
of structural analysis pertinent to the design of flight vehicles;
aerodynamic/inertial loadings, aerospace laminated materials, elements
of plate theory, aeroelastic divergence, introduction of matrix
methods for structural dynamics and buckling. Prerequisites:
grades of C or better in SE 101C, SE 110A-B. Priority
enrollment given to structural engineering majors and mechanical
and aerospace engineering majors.
SE 150. Design of Steel Structures (4) Design
concepts and loadings for structural systems. Working stress and
ultimate strength design theories. Properties of structural steel.
Elastic design of tension members, beams, and columns. Design of
bolted and welded concentric and eccentric connections. Design of
composite floors. Introduction to plastic design. Prerequisites:
grade of C or better in SE 103, and SE 130A. Priority
enrollment given to structural engineering majors.
SE 151A-B. Design of Structural Concrete (4-4) Concrete
and reinforcement properties. Service and ultimate limit state analysis
and design. Design and detailing of structural components. Concept
of prestressing. Design and application of prestressed structures
and components. Prerequisites: grade of C- or better in SE 103,
SE 130A and SE 130B. SE 151A for SE 151B; SE major.
SE 152. Seismic Design of Structures (4) Seismic
design philosophy. Ductility concepts. Lateral force resisting systems.
Mechanisms of nonlinear deformation. Methods of analysis. Detailing
of structural steel and reinforced concrete elements. Lessons learned
from past earthquakes. Multistory building design project. Prerequisites:
grade of C- or better in SE 103, SE 130A, SE 130B, SE 150 and SE
151A; concurrent enrollment in SE 151B; SE major.
SE 154. Design of Timber Structures (4) Properties
of wood and lumber grades. Beam design. Design of axially loaded
members. Design of beam-column. Properties of plywood and structural-use
panels. Design of horizontal diaphragms. Design of shear walls.
Design of nailed and bolted connections. Prerequisites: grade
of C- or better in SE 103 and SE 130A; SE major.
SE 160A. Aerospace Structural Design (4) Aircraft
and spacecraft flight load definition and operational envelopes,
metallic and composite material selection and comparison, applied
elasticity, failure theories, stiffened shear panels, thin-wall
open and closed-cell torsion pressure vessels, unsymmetical beam
bending, shear center, and bending of plates. Prerequisites:
grade of C- or better in SE 2, SE 101B (or MAE 130B), and SE
110A (or MAE
131A). Priority enrollment given to engineering majors.
SE 160B. Aerospace Structural Design (4) Work-energy
principles, statically indeterminate structures, matrix methods,
application of finite element method to aerospace structures, sandwich
composite structures, structural dynamics of space structures,
structural
stability of beams, and shells, tension field beams, wing divergence
and control reversal, flutter, fasteners, and structural joints.
Prerequisites: grade of C- or better in SE 160A, and SE 101C
or MAE 130C; Priority enrollment given to engineering majors.
SE 163. Nondestructive Evaluation (4) Damage
detection, materials characterization. Introduction to nondestructive
evaluation. Impedance-based methods, ultrasonics, acoustic, thermography,
shearography, liquid penetrant, proof testing, stress coatings,
vibrational techniques. Prerequisites: grade of C- or better
in SE 110A and SE 110B or consent of instructor; SE major.
SE 180. Earthquake Engineering (4) Elements
of seismicity and seismology. Seismic hazards. Dynamic analysis
of structures underground motion. Elastic and inelastic response
spectra. Modal analysis, nonlinear time-history analysis. Earthquake
resistant design. Seismic detailing. Prerequisites: grade of
C or better in SE 110A, and SE 130A. Priority enrollment
given to structural engineering majors.
SE 181. Geotechnical Engineering (4) General
introduction to physical and engineering properties of soils. Soil
classification and identification methods. Compaction and construction
control. Total and effective stress. Permeability, seepage, and
consolidation phenomena. Shear strength of sand and clay. Prerequisites:
grade of C- or better in SE 110A or MAE 131A; SE major.
SE 182. Foundation Engineering (4) Application
of soil mechanics to the analysis, design, and construction of foundations
for structures. Soil exploration, sampling, and in-situ testing
techniques. Stress distribution and settlement of structures. Bearing
capacities of shallow foundations. Axial and lateral capacity of
deep foundations, earth pressures on retaining walls. Prerequisites:
grade of C- or better in SE 181; SE major.
SE 183. Engineering Geology (4)
Influence of geology on design of engineering works. Mineral and
rock identification and their engineering behavior. Geologic
mapping. Rock mechanics, rock slope stability, and tunnel engineering.
Local field trips. SE 195. Teaching (2-4) Teaching and
tutorial assistance in a SE course under supervision of instructor.
Not more than four units may be used to satisfy graduation requirements.
(P/NP grades only.) Prerequisites: B average in major, upper-division
standing and consent of department chair. Department stamp required.
SE 197. Engineering Internship (1-4) An
enrichment program, available to a limited number of undergraduate
students, which provides work experience with industry, government
offices, etc., under the supervision of a faculty member and industrial
supervisor. Coordination of the Engineering Internship is conducted
through UCSDs Academic Internship Program. Prerequisites:
completion of ninety units with a 2.5 GPA and consent of department
chair. Department stamp required.
SE 198. Directed Study Group (4) Directed
group study, on a topic or in a field not included in the regular
department curriculum, by special arrangement with a faculty member.
(P/NP grades only.) Prerequisite: consent of instructor or department
stamp.
SE 199. Independent Study (4) Independent
reading or research on a problem by special arrangement with a faculty
member. (P/NP grades only.) Prerequisite: consent of instructor
or department stamp.
GRADUATE
SE 201. Advanced Structural Analysis (4) Applications
of advanced analytical concepts to structural engineering problems.
Effects of approximations in the descretization and the type of
finite elements under consideration. An introduction is given
to
the nonlinear behavior of structural systems focusing on basic
concepts and computational techniques. Prerequisites: SE 130A-B
or equivalent, or consent of instructor.
SE 202. Structural Stability (4) Static,
dynamic, and energy-based techniques and predicting elastic stability.
Linear and nonlinear analysis of classical and shear deformable
beams and plates. Ritz, Galerkin, and finite element approaches
for frames and reinforced shells. Nonconservative aerodynamic (divergence
flutter) and follower forces. Prerequisite: SE 110B or consent
of instructor.
SE 203. Structural Dynamics (4) Response
of the linear systems to harmonic, periodic and transient excitations.
Duhamels integral response spectra. Principles of dynamics,
Hamiltons principle and Lagranges equations. Linearization
of the equations of motion. Free and forced vibrations. Matrix
iteration,
Jacobi, normal mode and frequency response method. Prerequisite:
MAE 231A-B or consent of instructor.
SE 205. Nonlinear Mechanical Vibrations
(4) Advanced analytical techniques
to understand nonlinearity in mechanical vibration. Phase plane
analysis instability, and bifurcations. Application in nonlinear
structural resonance. Introduction to chaotic dynamics, advanced
time series analysis, and using chaotic dynamics in applications
such as structural damage assessment. Prerequisite:
SE 206 or consent of instructor.
SE 206. Random Vibrations (4)
Introduction to probability theory and random processes. Dynamic
analysis of linear and nonlinear structural systems subjected
to stationary and nonstationary random excitations. Reliability
Studies related to first excursion and fatigue failures. Applications
in earthquake engineering, offshore engineering, wind engineering,
and aerospace engineering. Prerequisites: SE 203 or equivalent
and basic knowledge of probability theory (e.g., SE 125). SE 207. Topics in Structural Engineering (4) A
course to be given at the discretion of the faculty in which topics
of current interest in structural engineering will be presented.
SE 211. Advanced Reinforced and Prestressed
Concrete Design (4) Advanced topics
in concrete design, including frame and shear wall structures,
design of connections.
reinforced and prestressed concrete system evaluation for seismic
resistance including confinement and ductility requirements.
Upper
and lower bound theories for slab design. Prerequisite: SE 151,
or equivalent background in basic RC/PC design, or consent of
instructor.
SE 212. Advanced Structural Steel Design (4) (Formerly
AMES 245) Load and resistance factor design (LRFD) philosophy. Behavior
and design of steel elements for global and local buckling. Bracing
requirements for stability. Conventional and advanced analysis techniques
for P-delta effects. Cyclic behavior. Ductility requirement for
seismic design. Composite construction. Prerequisites: SE 201
and SE 150, or equivalent course, or consent of instructor.
SE 213. Bridge Design (4) Design
and analysis of bridge structures, construction methods, load
conditions.
Special problems in analysisbox girders, curved and skewed
bridges, environmental and seismic loads. Bearings and expansion
joints. Time- temperature-dependent superstructure deformations.
Conceptual/preliminary bridge design project. Prerequisites:
SE 201 and fundamental courses in RC and PC design, or consent
of instructor.
SE 214. Masonry Structures (4)
Analysis and design of unreinforcced and reinforced masonry structure
using advanced analytical techniques and design philosophies.
Material properties, stability, and buckling of unreinforced
masonry. Flexural strength, shear strength, stiffness, and ductility
of reinforced masonry elements. Design for seismic loads. Prerequisites:
SE 151, or equivalent basic reinforced concrete course, or consent
of instructor.
SE 220. Seismic Isolation and Energy Dissipation (4)
Concepts, advantages and limitations of seismic isolation techniques;
fundamentals of dynamic response under seismic excitation; spectral
analysis; damping; energy approach; application to buildings
and structures. Prerequisite: background in structural dynamics,
or consent of instructor
SE 221. Earthquake Engineering (4) Introduction
to plate tectonics and seismology. Rupture mechanism, measures of
magnitude and intensity, earthquake occurrence and relation to geologic,
tectonic processes. Probabilistic seismic hazard analysis. Strong
earthquake ground motion; site effects on ground motion; structural
response; soil-structure interaction; design criteria; code requirements.
SE 222. Geotechnical Earthquake Engineering (4) Influence
of soil conditions on ground motion characteristics; dynamic behavior
of soils, computation of ground response using wave propagation
analysis and finite element analysis; evaluation and mitigation
of soil liquefaction; soil-structure interaction; lateral pressures
on earth retaining structures; analysis of slope stability
SE 223. Advanced Seismic Design of Structures (4) Introduction
to fundamental concepts in seismic design of structures. Ductility.
Elastic and inelastic response. Time-history analysis. Response
spectral analysis. Force- and displacement-based design. Capacity
design principles. Learning from earthquake damage. Performance-based
design concepts.
SE 224. Structural Reliability and Risk Analysis (4)
Probability theory and random processes; fundamentals of structural
reliability theory. Modern methods of structural reliability
analysis including computational aspects; structural componentand
system reliability. Reliability-based design codes; structural
modeling for performance and safety. Risk analysis of structural
systems. Prerequisite: basic knowledge of probability theory
(e.g., SE 125) SE 225. Probabilistic Seismic Hazard Analysis (4) Modern
seismic hazard analysis including seismic source characterization,
ground motion attenuation relations, near source effects, development
of design spectra and time histories, seismic risk studies, and
implementation of the PEER framing equation.
SE 241. Advanced Soil Mechanics (4) Advanced
treatment of topics in soil mechanics, including state of stress,
pore pressure, consolidation and settlement analysis, shear strength
of cohesionless and cohesive soils, mechanisms of ground improvement,
and slope stability analysis. Concepts in course reinforced by laboratory
experiments.
SE 242. Advanced Foundation Engineering (4) Advanced
treatment of topics in foundation engineering, including earth pressure
theories, design of earth retaining structures, bearing capacity,
ground improvement for foundation support, analysis and design of
shallow and deep foundations, including drilled piers and driven
piles.
SE 243. Soil-Structure Interaction (4) Advanced
treatment of soils interaction with structures, including shallow
and deep foundations, bridge abutments, retaining walls, and buried
structures subjected to static and dynamic loading. Elastic approximation.
Linear and nonlinear Winkler models p-y and t-z curves.
SE 245. Constitutive Modeling and Numerical Implementation (4) Development
and numerical implementation of procedures to model the nonlinear
behavior of engineering materials, including soil and concrete.
Inelastic hyperbolic and elasto-plastic modeling of hysteretic response
to cyclic loading. Behavior of soil-structure systems under transient
loading, such as seismic earthquake excitation, will be discussed.
SE 246. Engineering Geology (4)
Influence of geology on design of engineering works. Mineral and
rock identification and their engineering behavior. Geologic
mapping. Rock mechanics, rock slope stability, and tunnel engineering.
Local field trips. (Graduate students are required to submit
a term project based on two extended weekend field trips and
self-guided research.) SE 251. Processing Science of Composites (4) Introduction
to processing, fabrication methods; process models; materials-process-microstructure
interaction; materials selection; form and quality control. Wet
layup/sprayup, autoclave cure, SMC; injection molding, RTM; resin
infusion; winding and fiber placement; pultrusion. Process induced
defects, environmental considerations.
SE 252. Experimental Mechanics and NDE (4) Theory
of electrical resistance strain gages, full-field coherent optical
methods including photoelasticity, moire and speckle interferometry,
ultrasonics, thermography and fiberoptic sensing. Applications to
materials characterization, defect detection and health monitoring
of structures with emphasis on fiber-reinforced composites. Prerequisites:
SE 101A, SE 110A, and MAE 131B, or consent of the instructor.
SE 253. Mechanics of Laminated Composite Structures (4) Macro-
and micro-material modeling. Classical and shear deformable laminate
beam and plate theories developed via energy principles. Ritz, Galerkin,
and finite element-based solutions to static, vibration, and stability
problems. Assignments include computer program development and use
of existing commercial programs. Prerequisites: SE 101C, SE 110B,
and SE 162 or equivalent, or permission of the instructor.
SE 255. Textile Composite Structures (4) Introduction
to textile structure and behavior, mechanics of yarns and fabrics
as relevant to structural composites and geotechnical applications.
Mechanics of textiles and fabric-based composites. Applications
in fiber reinforced composites, coated textile structures, geotextiles.
SE 261. Aerospace Engineering Design (4) Advanced
topics in the design of weight-critical aerospace structures. Topics
include: static, dynamic and environmental load definitions; metallics
and polymeric composite material selection; semi-monocoque analysis
techniques, and bolted/bonded connections. Design procedures for
sizing the structural components of aircraft and spacecraft will
be reviewed.
SE 262. Aerospace Structures Repair (4) Design
and analysis for repairing weight-critical aerospace structures.
Identification of primary and secondary structural components, review
of NASA/FAA approved repair techniques for metallic and composite
structural components.
SE 265. Structural Health Monitoring
(4)
A modern paradigm of structural health monitoring as it applies
to structural and mechanical systems is presented. Concepts in
data acquisition, feature extraction, data normalization, and
statistical modeling will be introduced in an integrated context.
MATLAB-based exercises. Term project. Prerequisites: graduate
student, undergraduate vibrations or structural dynamics course.
SE 271. Solid Mechanics for Structural
and Aerospace Engineering (4) Application
of principles of solid mechanics to structural components and
systems, description of stresses,
strains, and deformation. Use of conservation equations and principle
of minimum potential energy. Development of constitutive equations
for metallic cementitious and polymeric materials. Prerequisite:
SE 110A, or consent of instructor.
SE 272. Theory of Elasticity (4) Development,
formulation, and application of field equations of elasticity
and
variational principles for structural applications in civil and
aerospace area. Use of plane stress and plane strain formulation,
solution of typical boundary value problems. Prerequisite: SE
271, or consent of instructor.
SE 273. Theory of Plasticity and Viscoelasticity
(4) Mechanical
models of viscoelastic, plastic, and viscoplastic behavior in simple
shear or uniaxial stress. Constitutive relations for three-dimensional
states of stress and strain. Application to selected technological
problems for civil and aerospace structural applications. Prerequisite:
SE 272, or consent of instructor.
SE 274. Nonlinear Finite Element Methods for
Solid Mechanics (4)
Modeling of mechanical deformation processes in solids and structures
by the finite element method. PDE models of deformations in solids
and structures. Weak form. Weighted residual method. Material models
for 3D solids and rods, beams, shells: elasticity, placticity,
viscoplasticity. Prerequisite: graduate standing.
SE 290. Seminar in Earthquake Engineering (2) Weekly
seminar and discussion by faculty, visitors, postdoctoral research
fellows and graduate students concerning research topics in earthquake
engineering and related subjects. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite:
consent of instructor. (S/U grades only.)
SE 291. Seminar in Advanced Composite Structures (2) Weekly
seminar and discussion by faculty, visitors, postdoctoral research
fellows and graduate students concerning research topics in advanced
composite structures and related subjects. May be repeated for credit.
Prerequisite: consent of instructor. (S/U grades only.)
SE 296. Independent Study (4) Prerequisite:
consent of instructor.
SE 298. Directed Group Study (1-4) Directed
group study on a topic or in a field not included in regular department
curriculum, by special arrangement with a faculty member. Prerequisite:
consent of instructor.
SE 299. Graduate Research (1-12) (S/U
grades permitted.)
SE 501. Teaching Experience (2) Teaching
experience in an appropriate SE undergraduate course under direction
of the faculty member in charge of the course. Lecturing one hour
per week in either a problem-solving section or regular lecture.
Prerequisite: consent of instructor and the department. (S/U
grades permitted.)
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