Catalog Description

EN442: Ocean Engineering Structures II (2-2-3).

A course in structural design theory and practice. Basic structural elements of offshore and coastal structures are designed using current engineering design codes. Topics include material properties, connection methods, and design of steel, composite, and concrete structures.

References

Civil Engineering Reference Manual (CERM) for the PE Exam, Michael R. Lindeburg, PE, Professional Publications, Inc.

Course Coordinator

Professor Sarah Mouring

Goals

1. To have a fundamental understanding of structural analysis and design.
2. To apply current design codes for steel and concrete.
3. To have a basic understanding of composite materials.
4. To analyze/design structures for the marine environment.
5. To incorporate computer analysis in design optimization.

Prerequisites

EN441 Ocean Engineering Structures I

Class Topics

1. Introduction to Steel Design
2. Structural Properties of Steel
3. Steel Beam Design (AISC)
4. Steel Column/Pile Design (AISC/API)
5. Steel Connection Design
6. Introduction to Concrete Design
7. Properties of Reinforcing Steel
8. Strength Design of Reinforced Concrete Beams
9. One-way Floor Slabs
10. Retaining Wall Design
11. Reinforced Concrete Column Design
12. Introduction to Composites
13. Composite Materials
14. Composite Design
15. Composite Performance
16. Composite Case Studies