The primary objective of this course is to give students an exposure to the computer modeling techniques used in geotechnical engineering. Topics include consolidation, seepage, slope stability and stress distribution. We will outline theories behind each analysis. The students will write simple computer programs for idealized conditions, and will be taught the usage of typical computer packages provided in the course for solving more complicated engineering problems. Selection of soil parameters for civil engineering design will also be discussed.

Geotechnical engineering practice related to site characterization. Topics include: site investigation techniques; drilling; geoenvironmental issues; in situ testing; site instrumentation; soil and groundwater sampling; laboratory testing; and evaluation and interpretation of field and laboratory data for selection of soil properties for design. Written engineering reports. Prerequisite: CE-ENGIN 320.

Introduction to geotechnical engineering in the marine environment. Topics include the coastal geomorphology, behavior of marine sediments, marine site investigations, offshore geohazards, hydrodynamic loading, design and installation of offshore foundations and anchors, pipeline/riser/cable geotechnics.

Fundamentals of traffic flow including its characheristics and their relationships; Mathematical models that describe traffic flow dynamics at multiple levels of detail; Solutions and applications of these models that capture traffic flow phenomena such as congestion and queue dissipation.

An overview of sustainable transportation planning practices and management strategies and policies; current transportation trends; environmental and energy policies; nonmotorized modes (mainly bicycles and pedestrians); public transportation; life-cycle assessment for transportation infrastructure; alternative fuel vehicles; vehicle emission estimation models; demand management strategies (including parking policies, pricing strategies)

Highway location and geometric design principles for streets and highways with emphasis on roadway safety. Includes state-of-the-art design policies and current research findings. AutoCAD and transportation design computer software used for class assignments and the class project. Students enrolled in CE-ENGIN 516 will work in design teams on transportation design projects with an emphasis on creative design and problem solving through transportation systems management techniques. Prerequisite: CE-ENGIN 310.

This course provides a comprehensive insight into the analysis and design of flexible and rigid pavements, with a keen emphasis on sustainable practices. Students will explore significant design factors, engage in various analytical methods, and determine essential design input parameters. The course introduces the empiricalmechanistic pavement design approach and promotes design in adherence to the AASHTO and MEPDG guidelines. A strong focus is placed on integrating the pillars of sustainability (economic, environmental, and social) into pavement design.

Relationship of public transportation to technological innovation; financing and regulation; supply, demand, and price considerations; performance evaluation; routing and scheduling; application of microcomputers; and project planning and design. Prerequisites: CE-ENGIN 310.

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