Course Catalog - 2017-2018

     

CEVE 460 - BRIDGE ENG. & EXTREME EVENTS

Long Title: BRIDGE ENGINEERING AND EXTREME EVENTS
Department: Civil & Environmental Engr
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Language of Instruction: Taught in English
Course Type: Lecture
Credit Hours: 3
Restrictions:
May not be enrolled in one of the following Level(s):
Graduate
Description: This course integrates information from various engineering and scientific disciplines to provide a rational basis for bridge design under regular and extreme loading. It provides an introduction to bridge engineering, including bridge systems, construction material, loading, and reliability-based design. Design, analysis, and retrofit for seismic and coastal threats will be introduced. Graduate/Undergraduate Equivalency: CEVE 560. Recommended Prerequisite(s): CEVE 304 and CEVE 311 and CEVE 407. Mutually Exclusive: Cannot register for CEVE 460 if student has credit for CEVE 560.