Structures / Structural Mechanics

The M.S. program in Structures aims to provide students with a sound understanding of the behavior of structural systems at the material, component, and system-levels. In addition, the curriculum exposes students to traditional mechanics/dynamic topics, advanced analysis tools, and experimental methods to ensure students receive a well-rounded education. Depending on the specific track chosen, the M.S. structures curculum will prepare students for careers in structural design, advanced modeling of structural systems, condition assessment/forensics, and structural rehabilitation/retrofit, among others.

MS in Civil Engineering - Structures Track
The requirements of the structures-track MS program, including MS-PhD track, terminal MS, and BS/MS are as follows:

(1) Seven required courses to be taken within the department:

CIVE 605 Advanced Mechanics of Materials I (fall)
CIVE 606 Advanced Mechanics of Material II (winter)*
CIVE 701 Structural Analysis I (fall)
CIVE 702 Structural Analysis II (winter)
CIVE 703 Structural Analysis III (spring)
CIVE 801 Dynamics of Structures I (fall)
CIVE 802 Dynamics of Structures II (winter)

*New course to be initiated during the 2006 winter term.

(2) Two approved math courses from the following list:

MEM 800 Advanced Engineering Analysis
MATE 580 Numerical Methods in Engineering
CHE 502 Mathematical Methods
MATH 507/508 Applied Mathematics I, II
MATH 510 Applied Prob. & Statistics I
MATH 511 Applied Prob. & Statistics II
MATH 512 Applied Prob. & Statistics III
MATH 520 Numerical Analysis
MATH 544 Advanced Engineering Math I
MATH 545 Advanced Engineering Math II
MATH 546 Advanced Engineering Math III
MATH 610/611 Advanced Prob. & Statistics I, II
MATH 623/624 ODEs I, II

(3) Six approved electives (including thesis credits if applicable)

Contact Information

Dr. Ahmad Hamid
Dr. Franklin Moon