Graduate Programs of Study

Construction engineering and management has developed to assimilate the fragments of the construction industry that come together to deliver projects. A breadth of appreciation of processes and organizations within the industry from conception to completion is required to fulfill this role. The program helps students to deal with this variety and to deliver projects that meet client objectives and personal satisfaction. It integrates knowledge from building economics, project planning, design and construction with management and human relations that is highly required for the successful completion of the projects. It has drawn students who are quantity surveyors, building surveyors, civil engineers, construction managers, structural engineers and building services engineers. Student research has produced perceptive insights into current practice which has been used to improve the delivery of buildings. The focus is on the main principles and techniques of planning, control, execution and engineering of construction projects. The degree emphasizes construction management principles, computing applications in construction and the fundamentals of construction engineering.

Courses
16:180:545. ADVANCED CONSTRUCTION ENGINEERING MANAGEMENT I
Credits: 3
Advanced techniques for financial and management control of construction projects; construction company financial control and accounting; project cost control; estimating and bid preparation; equipment management; computer and expert system applications to construction financial control.

16:180:546. ADVANCED CONSTRUCTION ENGINEERING MANAGEMENT II
Credits: 3
Analytical techniques for control of construction operations; network scheduling techniques (CPM and PERT); computerized scheduling linear programming applied to construction; simulation of construction operations; decision and risk analysis.

16:180:550. BUILDING INFORMATION MODELING
Credits: 3
Model authoring, green BIM, energy simulation, sustainability study, structural design, collaborative design, model-based estimation, spatial coordination, 4D simulation and sequencing, BIM execution planning, information modeling, interoperability, facility management, legal aspects.

16:180:XXX. METHODS AND MODELS FOR INFRASTRUCTURE SYSTEM MODELING AND MANAGEMENT
Credits: 3

From the tunnel underneath the English Channel to the embankments alongside highways, geotechnical engineers play a key role in building water treatment facilities, bridges, and other projects essential to our quality of life. Rutgers state-of-the-art labs, such as the Rutgers Asphalt Pavement Laboratory (RAPL), provide forums for students to conduct cutting-edge research in soil dynamics, transportation materials, and other topics-balancing economic growth with other concerns, such as efficient energy consumption and environmental conservation. In addition, students are provided opportunities to obtain fundamentals in analytical and numerical modeling of soil models, foundation systems, and problems of dynamic soil-structure interaction.

Courses
180:535  Mechanistic Pavement Design
Credits: 3
Pavement design principles for new and rehabilitated pavements. Material characterization, flexible and rigid pavement design, laboratory and field data collection and analysis, pavement-management practices. Deflection back calculation and pavement-design software.

 
180:548  Infrastructure Management System
Credits: 3
Pavement management system, pavement condition evaluation, non-destructive testing, performance modeling techniques, pavement preservation and maintenance, life-cycle cost analysis, bridge management system. 

 
180:549  Advanced Pavement Material and Modeling
Credits: 3
Mechanical behavior of pavement materials, including laboratory characterization methods, constitutive models, and field testing and assessments. Modeling approaches used to predict pavement responses and performance under traffic and environmental loading.

 
16:180:570  Sustainability in GeoEnvironmental Engineering
Credits: 3
Identification of sustainable geotechnical and environmental properties of the solid waste; geotechnical and environmental design techniques, and their application in constructing a sustainable disposal site to enhance the environment and benefit society. Reduction, reuse and recycling of waste; site selection methodologies; the principles of decomposition of the waste, long term settlement and stability of waste materials; mass balance computational procedures assessment of natural attenuation and gas migration and gas collection and recovery.

180:571  Advanced Soil Mechanics
Credits: 3
Elasticity and plasticity models; stress-strain relations for soils; failure criteria; elastic solutions for half-space and layered systems; one- and three-dimensional consolidation theory; computer applications.
 
180:572  Soils Engineering
Credits: 3
Earth pressure theories; stability of natural slopes and open cuts; stability of built embankments, earthquake effects, rapid drawdown and seepage problems, slope-stabilization techniques; retaining walls; computer application in slope stability.
 
180:574  Groundwater Engineering I
Credits: 3
Porous media; fundamental equations of groundwater flow; confined flow; unconfined flow; hydraulics of wells; numerical methods; groundwater contamination; investigation; remediation and cleanup; monitoring; computer applications.
 
180:575  Theoretical Soils Mechanics
Credits: 3
Theory of semi-infinite elastic media; elastic equilibrium. Stress-strain behavior of soils, constitutive models for soils. Applications of plasticity models to compute soil behavior.
Prerequisites: 16:180:501, 571.
 
180:576 Groundwater Engineering II
Credits: 3
Solute and particle transport; dissolution of nonaqueous phase liquids; aqueous geochemistry; chemical property estimation; numerical modeling and analysis; analytical and stochastic techniques; computer applications.
Prerequisite: 16:180:574.
 
180:577  Advanced Foundation Engineering
Credits: 3
Lecture 2 hours, Design lab. 3 hours
Subsurface investigations; site preparation and improvement; flexible retaining structures; caissons; drilled shafts; underground structures; pile foundations; foundations subjected to dynamic loads; marine structures; environmental effects of construction. 
 
180:578  Soil Dynamics
Credits: 3
Review of basic vibration theories as applied to soil dynamics; elastic wave propagation in soils; elements of seismic soil explorations; dynamic soil properties; laboratory evaluation of dynamic soil properties; liquefaction; machine foundations; fundamentals of soil-structure interaction; earthquake engineering; computer applications.
 
180:579  Environmental Management of Maritime Infrastructure
Credits: 3
Navigational engineering, maritime construction, and port development. Emphasis on dredged material management and regulation, fate and transport of sediment and contaminants in relation to dredging and dredged material management, and use of dredged materials in remedial design. Aspects of sediment characterization, estuarine dynamics, and environmental modeling.
 
180:580  Engineering Rock Mechanics
Credits: 3
Methods of rock exploration, physical and mechanical properties of rocks; deformation; in situ strength; hydrothermal effects on rocks; stability of rock masses; state of stress and strain around tunnels, shafts, and domes; stabilization of rocks.
 
180:581  Physicochemical Properties and Stabilization of Soils
Credits: 3
Relationship between physical properties and selected chemical and mineralogical characteristics emphasizing fine-grained and colloidal fractions; problems affecting site use, including weak, compressible soil; high shrink-swell potential and erodibility; stabilization techniques, including compaction, earth reinforcement, drainage and erosion control, admixture stabilization, precompression, grouting.
 
180:582  Dynamic Soil Structure Interaction and Earthquake Engineering (3)
Gucunski
Seismicity; size of earthquakes; estimation of ground motion parameters; seismic hazard analysis; site response analysis; design ground-motion building-code provisions; soil-structure interaction effects and formulation; simplified models; solutions in frequency and time domains.
 

The graduate program in Structural Engineering in the Department of Civil and Environmental offers excellent opportunities for study and research in various fields of structural engineering. The program in provides opportunities for study in the analysis and design of reinforced and prestressed concrete, steel, masonry, and composite structural systems. A wide range of courses are available including numerous specialty courses in stability, dynamics, earthquake engineering, bridge design, repair and strengthening, advanced concrete materials, and other such important topics. Experimental research facilities are available for the study of behavior of structures under a variety of loadings. Also analytical research is conducted in areas such as numerical techniques, computer methods, material modeling, nonlinear dynamic response, soil-structure interaction, and fluid-structure interaction.

The graduate program in transportation engineering lays emphasis on the solutions for the complex world of growing transportation by the use of the current transportation planning techniques, traffic operations and the growth of intelligent transportation systems both in the areas of passenger and freight transportation. Also the research being done focuses on traffic simulation models, traffic flow theory, advanced traveler management and information systems and the transportation economics.

Courses
16:180:501. ANALYTICAL METHODS IN CIVIL ENGINEERING
Credits: 3
Review of series solutions of differential equations; perturbation methods, applications in civil engineering; derivations of well-posed partial differential equations for engineering problems and their classical solutions; Fourier analysis; applications of probability and statistics to model loads and responses of engineering systems.
 
16:180:514. COMPOSITE MATERIALS IN CIVIL ENGINEERING
Credits: 3
Fundamental aspects of composites and their practical applications; design guidelines and methodologies for structural shapes and for reinforcement of concrete, steel, and timber structures. FRP rebars, bonded plates, bonded fabrics, and fiber wraps. Application exercises for conventional products that combine material fabrication and design concepts. Prerequisite: 14:180:243
 
16:180:515. STRUCTURAL ANALYSIS
Credits: 3
Principle of superposition as applied to statically indeterminate structures; energy methods; approximate methods for the analysis of trusses and frames; failure theories; plastic analysis; introduction to matrix methods for structural analysis; analysis of composite structures.
 
16:180:516. ADVANCED STRUCTURAL DESIGN I
Credits: 3
Selected topics include plastic design of frames; design of space structures; computer aided design; bridge design; conceptual preliminary, and final design; economic and practical considerations; detailing Design project.
 
16:180:517. STRUCTURAL DYNAMICS (3)
Credits: 3
Analysis of structural members and systems subjected to dynamic loads; single-degree-of-freedom and multi-degree-of-freedom analytical models of civil engineering structures; free vibrations, harmonic and transient excitation, foundation motion, response spectrum, Lagrange's equation; modal superposition and direct integration methods; response by a general purpose dynamic computer code.
 
16:180:518. DESIGN FOR LATERAL LOADS
Credits 3
Fundamentals of seismic analysis and design of buildings and bridges; earthquake ground motion, earthquake characterization response spectra, time history, inelastic response of structures, and ductility demands; modeling and analysis of structures, structural systems, performance-based design, and seismic design codes; design of shear walls, moment connections, bracings, deep foundations, and isolation bearings; seismic detailing; seismic retrofit and earthquake protection systems; introduction to wind load design. Prerequisites: 16:180:517, 14:180:413, or equivalent
 
16:180:519. ADVANCED STRUCTURAL ANALYSIS
Credits: 3
Rigorous matrix formulation of the stiffness and flexibility method of structural analysis applied to skeletal structures. Development of computer programs for the analysis of space and plane trusses and frames.
 
16:180:522. FINITE ELEMENT METHODS IN CIVIL ENGINEERING
Credits: 3
General finite element formulation of two- and three-dimensional boundary value problems; advanced finite element techniques; finite element formulation problems in continuum mechanics; applications in civil engineering problems.
 
16:180:523. STRUCTURAL OPTIMIZATION
Credits: 3
Developments in optimal structural design. Optimality criteria methods. Formulation of structural design problems as optimization problems using special techniques, linear and nonlinear optimization methods. Fully-stressed design versus optimum design.
 
16:180:524. BRIDGE DESIGN
Credits: 3
History, development, and classification of bridges; use of LRFD-AASHTO specifications for the design of basic straight-girder type bridges, including composite and noncomposite I and box girders; simple and continuous spans; substructure design; field testing and monitoring; and repair and rehabilitation.
 
16:180:525. STRUCTURAL RELIABILITY
Credits: 3
Elements of probability theory and its application to structural engineering, statistical distributions of load, probable strength of structural elements, safety analysis and reliability prediction of structural systems, and reliability-based designs.
 
16:180:526. STRUCTURAL STABILITY
Credits: 3
Elastic and inelastic buckling of members under pure compression pure moment, and combined compression and moment; local buckling; buckling of frames, plates, and shells.
 
16:180:527. BRIDGE DESIGN II
Credits: 3
Advanced bridge-analysis methods, such as the grillage analogy, semicontinuum method, and orthotropic-plate method; design of cable-stayed bridges; dynamic analysis of bridges; bridge testing, monitoring, and instrumentation techniques; nondestructive testing of bridges; bridge inspection and rehabilitation.
 
16:180:541. ADVANCED REINFORCED CONCRETE I
Credits: 3
Limit states and ultimate load theory in flexure, shear, diagonal tension, and torsion of symmetrical and non-symmetrical member brackets, corbels, and deep beams; biaxial bending and buckling behavior of compression members; serviceability behavior and theories for deflection and cracking of one-dimensional and two-dimensional elements; frame analysis of two-way slabs and plates for flexural strength and deflection wind analysis and continuity in floor systems and frames; hinge field theory for the design of two-way floor systems, failure mechanisms in two-way plates, energy solutions for strength evaluation; seismic design of structures.
 
16:180:542. ADVANCED REINFORCED CONCRETE II
Credits: 3
Limit theory of indeterminate reinforced concrete frames and continuous beams; moment redistribution and ductility of joints; plastic hinging and rotational capacities of confined concrete members and structural systems; membrane and bending theories for the design and analysis of reinforced concrete shells and folded plates; buckling of concrete shells; design project of a total floor shell roof system.
 
16:180:544. PRESTRESSED CONCRETE
Credits: 3
Theory of prestressed concrete; partial losses in prestress and long term effects due to creep, shrinkage, and relaxation; service load and ultimate load evaluation of pretensioned and post-tensioned elements in flexure, shear, and torsion; deflection and flexural cracking hypotheses of prestressed elements; and post-tensioned liquid- and gas-retaining circular tanks; prestressed shells and domes of circular tanks.
 
16:180:553. THEORY AND ANALYSIS OF PLATES AND SHELLS
Credits: 3
Review of elastic equations; Kirchoff-Love and Mindlin plate theories; classical and numerical solutions; dynamic analysis of plates; theory and applications of shells; composite plates.

The Water Resources and Environmental Engineering program provides students the opportunity to study a broad range of topics related to environmental problems, and to pursue advanced research in specific areas of interest, with a focus on the application of modern quantitative techniques to practical problems in environmental engineering. The program educates engineers who will solve environmental and water resources problems by applying fundamental principles from natural sciences, mathematics, mechanics and other underlying disciplines. Students are provided with the fundamentals so they will be prepared to solve both current and future environmental problems. To achieve this objective, the program offers a breadth of possible research and study areas. 

16:180:561. ADVANCED WATER SUPPLY AND SEWERAGE
Credits: 3
Development of sources of water supply; information analysis; design of collection, transmission, and distribution systems. Hydraulics and design of sewers.
 
16:180:562. DESIGN OF WATER AND WASTEWATER TREATMENT
Credits: 3
Functional study of plant loadings in relation to degree of treatment desired; layout, analysis, and design of treatment process units; mechanical and thermal energy requirements and equipment.
 
16:180:563. ADVANCED HYDROLOGY
Credits: 3
Hydrologic processes and modeling evapotranspiration, infiltration, precipitation and snow melt, overland flow subsurface and surface flow relations, channel and watershed routing hydraulic flood routing, numerical methods; watershed modeling; stochastic processes in hydrology; flood and drought risks, flood plain analysis and management.
 
16:180:564. UNIT PROCESSES IN ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING
Credits: 3
Theory and laboratory experiments demonstrating the design requirements associated with unit processes in water and sewage treatment. Advanced methods of analysis such as spectroscopy, potentiometry, polarography, conductivity, and chromatography.
 
16:180:565. BIOGEOCHEMICAL ENGINEERING
Credits: 3
Transformation of organic chemicals in sediments (marine, estua-rine) and freshwater environments; roles of microorganisms highlighted in examples of biogeochemical processes occurring in environmental matrices. Chemical processes and physical environment in natural (unperturbed) and polluted systems along with the degradation of biogenic and anthropogenic organic compounds. Molecular tracers specific to biogeochemical process as part of contemporary case studies. Prerequisites: 01:160:159-160, 161-162.
 
16:180:566. SEDIMENT TRANSPORT
Credits: 3
Erosion, transport, and deposition of sediment within a watershed and, especially, the fluvial network; flow resistance in natural channels; suspended load, bed load, and total load; noncohesive vs. cohesive sediment; sedimentation; sediment transport as an index of pollutant movement; numerical modeling and field monitoring.
 
16:180:567. ANALYSIS OF RECEIVING WATER QUALITY
Credits: 3
Introduction to mathematical modeling of water quality well- versus partially-mixed water bodies; turbulent diffusion, velocity-induced dispersion; reaction kinetics; biological processes, growth kinetics, BOD, dissolved oxygen, photosynthesis; development of water quality models.
 
16:180:568. THERMAL EFFECTS ON RECEIVING WATERS
Credits: 3
Modes of heat transfer, energy equation; heat balance in well-mixed water bodies; heat exchange between atmosphere and water body; temperature dynamics in well-mixed bodies; thermal stratification in streams and reservoirs; heat dispersion; thermal jets and plumes; cooling ponds; temperature effects on water quality parameters.
 
16:180:569. ENVIRONMENTAL INFORMATICS
Credits: 3
The use of sensor networks for understanding and managing large-scale environmental systems. Topics include environmental information systems, data-driven modeling, geostatistics, and real-time decision making. Prerequisities: Familiarity with basic statistics and with Matlab or similar program.
 
16:180:574. GROUNDWATER ENGINEERING
Credits: 3
Porous media; fundamental equations of groundwater flow; confined flow; unconfined flow; hydraulics of wells; numerical methods; groundwater contamination; investigation; remediation and clean-up; monitoring computer applications.
 
16:180:586. ADVANCED FLUID MECHANICS
Credits: 3
Basic laws and equations of fluid flows; exact and approximate solutions; potential flows; boundary layer flows; turbulent flows in pipes and open channels; free turbulent jets and wakes; turbulence and transport phenomena; transient flows.
 
16:180:588. THEORY OF HYDRAULIC MODELS
Credits: 3
Geometric, kinematic, and dynamic similarity between prototype and models. Similarity laws; Model techniques; undistorted and distorted models; models for hydraulic structures, free-surface flows, flows over erodible beds, and hydraulic machinery. Environmental applications.
 
16:180:590. COASTAL ENGINEERING
Credits: 3
Generation and propagation of tides; salinity intrusion, pollutant flushing, and sedimentation in estuaries; circulation in the coastal ocean; coastal water quality modeling; coastal wetlands; gravity waves; coastal erosion; coastal structure design.
 
16:180:591. SUSTAINABLE ENVIRONMENTAL BIOTECHNOLOGY
Credits: 3
Application of fundamental principles of environmental microbiology to bio-electrochemical systems, nutrient removal and recovery, biogas production, biofiltration, disinfection, and microbially influenced corrosion.
 
16:180:592. GREEN INFRASTRUCTURE FOR WATER MANAGEMENT
Credits: 3
Green infrastructure using both natural and engineered systems to sustain ecological health, minimize environmental impacts, reduce energy consumption, and conserve resources for future generations. Stormwater management, low-impact development, wastewater management, sustainable water supply, minimizing disruption of the environment by built structures, and harnessing energy from existing water infrastructure.
 
16:180:593. QUANTITATIVE MICROBIAL RISK ASSESSMENT & ONE HEALTH ENGINEERING
Credits: 3
Application of quantitative microbial risk assessment and One Health framework for problems at the intersection of public, animal, and environmental health and engineered systems. Case studies of classical and current issues (e.g., antimicrobial resistance).

Engineering geophysics is a new field which applies geophysics to engineering with reference to a broad spectrum of societal and industrial environmental problems. The program offers students of engineering and the geological and oceanographic sciences the opportunity to broaden and strengthen their backgrounds with emphasis on environmental applications by taking selected courses from graduate programs based in the School of Engineering and graduate programs in the geological sciences and oceanography (based in the Faculty of Arts and Sciences) in conjunction with existing M.S. and Ph.D. Programs.

The School of Engineering and the Edward J. Bloustein School of Planning and Public Policy administer a cross-disciplinary graduate program leading to a Graduate Certificate in Transportation Studies. The certificate will be open to matriculated graduate students in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering and in the two graduate programs (Urban Planning and Policy Development, and Public Policy) of the Edward J. Bloustein School of Planning and Public Policy. In general, students will be enrolled at the master's level and receive the transportation studies certificate signifying completion of the program at graduation. Under some circumstances, doctoral students may be admitted to the certificate program.