IWTLP - Learn Programming by Doing

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Project 1

The Structural Engineer

Master matrix structural analysis by building a 2D truss solver from scratch.

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Project 2

The Traffic Planner

Simulate city traffic flow and optimize signal timing using Cellular Automata.

2.1 Traffic Flow Fundamentals

2.1.1 Flow, Density, Speed 2.1.2 Fundamental Diagram 2.1.3 Time vs Space Mean Speed 2.1.4 Shockwaves 2.1.5 Level of Service

2.2 Microscopic Simulation

2.2.1 Cellular Automata Basics 2.2.2 Rule 184 2.2.3 Nagel-Schreckenberg Model 2.2.4 Periodic Boundaries 2.2.5 Phantom Jams

2.3 Intersection Control

2.3.1 Traffic Signals 2.3.2 Queueing Theory 2.3.3 Fixed-Time Control 2.3.4 Actuated Control 2.3.5 Coordination

2.4 Network Assignment

2.4.1 Graph Representation 2.4.2 Route Choice 2.4.3 User Equilibrium 2.4.4 System Optimal 2.4.5 Braess Paradox

2.5 Capstone: City Simulation

2.5.1 Grid Network 2.5.2 Demand Matrix 2.5.3 Signal Optimization 2.5.4 Congestion Pricing 2.5.5 Final Simulation

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Project 3

The Geotech Expert

Analyze soil stability and predict landslides using the Method of Slices.

3.1 Soil Mechanics Basics

3.1.1 Phase Relationships 3.1.2 Effective Stress 3.1.3 Mohr Circle 3.1.4 Shear Strength 3.1.5 Soil Classification

3.2 Slope Stability Analysis

3.2.1 Infinite Slope 3.2.2 Method of Slices 3.2.3 Fellenius Method 3.2.4 Bishop's Simplified 3.2.5 Spencer's Method

3.3 Groundwater Flow

3.3.1 Darcy's Law 3.3.2 Flow Nets 3.3.3 Pore Pressure 3.3.4 Seepage Force 3.3.5 Drainage Design

3.4 Retaining Walls

3.4.1 Lateral Earth Pressure 3.4.2 Rankine Theory 3.4.3 Coulomb Theory 3.4.4 Wall Stability 3.4.5 Anchored Walls

3.5 Capstone: Landslide Risk

3.5.1 Terrain Modeling 3.5.2 Slip Surface Search 3.5.3 Rainfall Triggering 3.5.4 Risk Mapping 3.5.5 Mitigation Strategies

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Project 4

The Hydraulics Engineer

Design efficient water distribution networks using the Hardy Cross method.

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Project 5

The Project Manager

Master construction scheduling using the Critical Path Method (CPM).

5.1 Project Planning

5.1.1 WBS 5.1.2 Activity Definition 5.1.3 Sequencing 5.1.4 Duration Estimation 5.1.5 Network Diagrams

5.2 Critical Path Method

5.2.1 Forward Pass 5.2.2 Backward Pass 5.2.3 Float Calculation 5.2.4 Critical Path 5.2.5 Gantt Charts

5.3 PERT Analysis

5.3.1 Uncertainty 5.3.2 Expected Duration 5.3.3 Variance 5.3.4 Probability 5.3.5 Monte Carlo

5.4 Resource Management

5.4.1 Resource Loading 5.4.2 Resource Histograms 5.4.3 Resource Leveling 5.4.4 Resource Smoothing 5.4.5 Cost Loading

5.5 Capstone: Construction Scheduler

5.5.1 Data Import 5.5.2 Schedule Engine 5.5.3 Resource Optimizer 5.5.4 Earned Value 5.5.5 Dashboard

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Project 6

The Finite Element Analyst

Solve complex structural problems using the Finite Element Method (FEM) for 1D beams.

6.1 Direct Stiffness Method

6.1.1 Nodes and Elements 6.1.2 Degrees of Freedom 6.1.3 Spring Elements 6.1.4 Truss Elements 6.1.5 Assembly Process

6.2 Beam Elements

6.2.1 Euler-Bernoulli Beam 6.2.2 Hermite Shape Functions 6.2.3 Stiffness Matrix Derivation 6.2.4 Load Vectors 6.2.5 Shear and Moment

6.3 Numerical Integration

6.3.1 Isoparametric Elements 6.3.2 Gauss Quadrature 6.3.3 Stiffness Integration 6.3.4 Stress Recovery 6.3.5 Higher Order Elements

6.4 2D Problems

6.4.1 Plane Stress 6.4.2 Plane Strain 6.4.3 CST Element 6.4.4 Q4 Element 6.4.5 Mesh Generation

6.5 Capstone: Skyscraper

6.5.1 Frame Analysis 6.5.2 Wind Loads 6.5.3 Seismic Loads 6.5.4 Drift Check 6.5.5 P-Delta Effects

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Project 7

The Environmentalist

Model groundwater contamination plumes using the Advection-Dispersion Equation.

7.1 Hydrogeology

7.1.1 Aquifers 7.1.2 Hydraulic Head 7.1.3 Darcy's Law 3D 7.1.4 Groundwater Equation 7.1.5 Flow Nets

7.2 Contaminant Transport

7.2.1 Advection 7.2.2 Diffusion 7.2.3 Dispersion 7.2.4 Sorption 7.2.5 Degradation

7.3 Numerical Methods

7.3.1 Finite Difference 7.3.2 Explicit Scheme 7.3.3 Implicit Scheme 7.3.4 Stability 7.3.5 Boundary Conditions

7.4 Remediation Techniques

7.4.1 Pump and Treat 7.4.2 Permeable Barriers 7.4.3 Bioremediation 7.4.4 Natural Attenuation 7.4.5 Cost Optimization

7.5 Capstone: Spill Response

7.5.1 Site Characterization 7.5.2 Source Modeling 7.5.3 Plume Evolution 7.5.4 Risk Assessment 7.5.5 Cleanup Design

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Project 8

The Seismic Analyst

Simulate building response to earthquakes using structural dynamics.

8.1 SDOF Systems

8.1.1 Equation of Motion 8.1.2 Free Vibration 8.1.3 Damping 8.1.4 Harmonic Excitation 8.1.5 Transmissibility

8.2 Numerical Dynamics

8.2.1 Time Stepping 8.2.2 Central Difference 8.2.3 Newmark-Beta 8.2.4 Stability Analysis 8.2.5 Nonlinear Response

8.3 Earthquake Engineering

8.3.1 Ground Motion 8.3.2 Response Spectra 8.3.3 Design Spectra 8.3.4 Ductility 8.3.5 Base Isolation

8.4 MDOF Systems

8.4.1 Lumped Mass Model 8.4.2 Stiffness Matrix 8.4.3 Eigenvalue Analysis 8.4.4 Modal Superposition 8.4.5 Rayleigh Damping

8.5 Capstone: Seismic Design

8.5.1 Building Model 8.5.2 El Centro Analysis 8.5.3 Drift Assessment 8.5.4 Shear Wall Design 8.5.5 Tuned Mass Damper

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Project 9

The Urban Designer

Optimize city layouts and facility locations using spatial analysis and genetic algorithms.

9.1 Spatial Analysis

9.1.1 Raster vs Vector 9.1.2 Distance Metrics 9.1.3 Proximity Analysis 9.1.4 Overlay Analysis 9.1.5 Network Analysis

9.2 Location Optimization

9.2.1 p-Median Problem 9.2.2 p-Center Problem 9.2.3 Set Covering 9.2.4 Max Covering 9.2.5 Greedy Heuristics

9.3 Land Use Planning

9.3.1 Suitability Modeling 9.3.2 Zoning Constraints 9.3.3 Multi-Criteria Decision 9.3.4 Compactness 9.3.5 Mixed Use

9.4 Urban Simulation

9.4.1 Cellular Automata 9.4.2 Agent-Based Models 9.4.3 Gravity Models 9.4.4 Fractal Analysis 9.4.5 Scenario Planning

9.5 Capstone: New District

9.5.1 Site Selection 9.5.2 Road Network 9.5.3 Zone Allocation 9.5.4 Facility Placement 9.5.5 Sustainability Check

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Project 10

The Smart City Engineer

Implement Structural Health Monitoring (SHM) using IoT sensor data and signal processing.

10.1 Sensors and Signals

10.1.1 Accelerometers 10.1.2 Sampling Theorem 10.1.3 Noise 10.1.4 Filtering 10.1.5 Detrending

10.2 Frequency Analysis

10.2.1 Fourier Series 10.2.2 FFT 10.2.3 Power Spectral Density 10.2.4 Spectrograms 10.2.5 Peak Picking

10.3 System Identification

10.3.1 Modal Analysis 10.3.2 FDD Method 10.3.3 SSI Method 10.3.4 Damping Estimation 10.3.5 Model Updating

10.4 Damage Detection

10.4.1 Frequency Shift 10.4.2 Mode Shape Curvature 10.4.3 Machine Learning 10.4.4 Statistical Control 10.4.5 False Alarms

10.5 Capstone: IoT Monitor

10.5.1 Data Stream 10.5.2 Edge Processing 10.5.3 Cloud Analytics 10.5.4 Alert System 10.5.5 Dashboard

Civil Engineering

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