Civil Engineering - Structural Engineering
The structural engineering group is undertaking research projects, headed by Dr. Ahmad Rteil and
Dr. Solomon Tesfamariam, in the analysis, design, and condition evaluation and retrofitting of new and existing civil infrastructure systems. Current research projects are:
Risk Analysis for Civil Infrastructure Systems
- Developing a robust seismic risk assessment tools. (Dr. S. Tesfamariam)
- Developing a novel multi-criteria decision making tools for seismic risk management.
(Dr. S. Tesfamariam and Dr. R. Sadiq)
Maintaining and Rehabilitating Aging Infrastructure
- Condition assessment using non-destructive testing. (Dr. S. Tesfamariam and Dr. A. Rteil)
- Developing expert systems for diagnosis. (Dr. S. Tesfamariam)
- Repair and strengthening methodologies for existing structures using advanced materials such as fibre reinforced polymer (FRP). (Dr. A. Rteil)
- Investigating advanced smart structures using active materials such as piezoelectric actuators, and shape memory alloys. (Dr. S. Tesfamariam)
Design and Analysis of Durable and Sustainable Structures
- Development of new analysis and design procedures for FRP reinforced concrete structures.
(Dr. A. Rteil) - Investigating the use of sustainable material (adobe, straw bale) and post-consumer waste products in construction. (Dr. A. Rteil and Dr. G. Lovegrove)
The courses listed below are suggested for students interested in the structural engineering option but students may select courses from any 3rd, or 4th year undergraduate (maximum of 6 credits) or graduate level courses at UBC Okanagan or UBC Vancouver with the approval of the supervisor and graduate chair.
Graduate Courses
|
Course |
Term |
Credit |
Title |
|
APSC 560 |
3 |
Constitutive Modelling of Materials |
|
|
APSC 562 |
3 |
Finite Elements |
|
|
APSC 566 |
3 |
Multicriteria Optimization and Design of Experiments |
|
|
APSC 573 |
3 |
Bridge Engineering |
|
|
APSC 576 |
3 |
FRP for Construction and Repair of Structures |
|
|
APSC 577 |
3 |
Prestressed Concrete |
|
|
APSC 578 |
3 |
Earthquake Engineering |
|
|
APSC 579 |
3 |
Strengthening and Rehabilitation of Concrete Structures |
Courses in italics are UBC Vancouver courses and may be offered to UBC Okanagan through distance education.
Undergraduate Courses
A maximum of 6 credits of 300 or 400 level courses are permitted
May not be taken if a similar course was taken as an undergraduate student
|
Course |
Term |
Credit |
Title |
|
ENGR 330 |
3 |
Optimization and Decision Analysis for Civil Engineering |
|
|
ENGR 430 |
3 |
Systems-Based Design & Construction |
|
|
ENGR 426 |
3 |
Matrix Structural Analysis |
|
|
ENGR 433 |
3 |
Construction Management |
|
|
ENGR 431 |
3 |
Infrastructure Management |
To apply to the program please determine which of the faculty members from the links above performs research in an area of your interest, choose one as a potential mentor and follow the apply now link below.
Last reviewed 
6/29/2011 9:38:40 AM
