Civil Engineering

ACTIVE STREAM

Design skyscrapers, analyze bridges, and simulate seismic loads.

Projects

1

The Structural Engineer

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

1.1 Fundamentals of Statics

1.1.1 Forces and Vectors1.1.2 Moments and Torque1.1.3 Equilibrium Conditions1.1.4 Free Body Diagrams1.1.5 Truss Assumptions

1.2 The Stiffness Method

1.2.1 Spring Systems1.2.2 Local Stiffness Matrix1.2.3 Coordinate Transformation1.2.4 Global Stiffness Matrix1.2.5 Matrix Assembly

1.3 Solving the System

1.3.1 Boundary Conditions1.3.2 Load Vectors1.3.3 Partitioning Matrices1.3.4 Solving Linear Equations1.3.5 Reaction Forces

1.4 Post-Processing

1.4.1 Nodal Displacements1.4.2 Member Deformations1.4.3 Axial Forces1.4.4 Stress and Strain1.4.5 Visualization

1.5 Advanced Applications

1.5.1 Thermal Loads1.5.2 Support Settlement1.5.3 Inclined Supports1.5.4 Symmetry1.5.5 Capstone: Bridge Design
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, Speed2.1.2 Fundamental Diagram2.1.3 Time vs Space Mean Speed2.1.4 Shockwaves2.1.5 Level of Service

2.2 Microscopic Simulation

2.2.1 Cellular Automata Basics2.2.2 Rule 1842.2.3 Nagel-Schreckenberg Model2.2.4 Periodic Boundaries2.2.5 Phantom Jams

2.3 Intersection Control

2.3.1 Traffic Signals2.3.2 Queueing Theory2.3.3 Fixed-Time Control2.3.4 Actuated Control2.3.5 Coordination

2.4 Network Assignment

2.4.1 Graph Representation2.4.2 Route Choice2.4.3 User Equilibrium2.4.4 System Optimal2.4.5 Braess Paradox

2.5 Capstone: City Simulation

2.5.1 Grid Network2.5.2 Demand Matrix2.5.3 Signal Optimization2.5.4 Congestion Pricing2.5.5 Final Simulation
3

The Geotech Expert

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

3.1 Soil Mechanics Basics

3.1.1 Phase Relationships3.1.2 Effective Stress3.1.3 Mohr Circle3.1.4 Shear Strength3.1.5 Soil Classification

3.2 Slope Stability Analysis

3.2.1 Infinite Slope3.2.2 Method of Slices3.2.3 Fellenius Method3.2.4 Bishop's Simplified3.2.5 Spencer's Method

3.3 Groundwater Flow

3.3.1 Darcy's Law3.3.2 Flow Nets3.3.3 Pore Pressure3.3.4 Seepage Force3.3.5 Drainage Design

3.4 Retaining Walls

3.4.1 Lateral Earth Pressure3.4.2 Rankine Theory3.4.3 Coulomb Theory3.4.4 Wall Stability3.4.5 Anchored Walls

3.5 Capstone: Landslide Risk

3.5.1 Terrain Modeling3.5.2 Slip Surface Search3.5.3 Rainfall Triggering3.5.4 Risk Mapping3.5.5 Mitigation Strategies
4

The Hydraulics Engineer

Design efficient water distribution networks using the Hardy Cross method.

4.1 Fluid Properties

4.1.1 Density and Viscosity4.1.2 Hydrostatics4.1.3 Buoyancy4.1.4 Continuity Equation4.1.5 Bernoulli Equation

4.2 Pipe Flow

4.2.1 Laminar vs Turbulent4.2.2 Darcy-Weisbach4.2.3 Friction Factor4.2.4 Minor Losses4.2.5 Pipe Series/Parallel

4.3 Open Channel Flow

4.3.1 Manning Equation4.3.2 Specific Energy4.3.3 Hydraulic Jump4.3.4 Weirs and Flumes4.3.5 Gradually Varied Flow

4.4 Network Analysis

4.4.1 Loop Equations4.4.2 Nodal Equations4.4.3 Hardy Cross Method4.4.4 Linear Theory Method4.4.5 EPANET Basics

4.5 Capstone: Water System

4.5.1 Demand Estimation4.5.2 Pump Selection4.5.3 Tank Sizing4.5.4 Network Solver4.5.5 Water Quality
5

The Project Manager

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

5.1 Project Planning

5.1.1 WBS5.1.2 Activity Definition5.1.3 Sequencing5.1.4 Duration Estimation5.1.5 Network Diagrams

5.2 Critical Path Method

5.2.1 Forward Pass5.2.2 Backward Pass5.2.3 Float Calculation5.2.4 Critical Path5.2.5 Gantt Charts

5.3 PERT Analysis

5.3.1 Uncertainty5.3.2 Expected Duration5.3.3 Variance5.3.4 Probability5.3.5 Monte Carlo

5.4 Resource Management

5.4.1 Resource Loading5.4.2 Resource Histograms5.4.3 Resource Leveling5.4.4 Resource Smoothing5.4.5 Cost Loading

5.5 Capstone: Construction Scheduler

5.5.1 Data Import5.5.2 Schedule Engine5.5.3 Resource Optimizer5.5.4 Earned Value5.5.5 Dashboard
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 Elements6.1.2 Degrees of Freedom6.1.3 Spring Elements6.1.4 Truss Elements6.1.5 Assembly Process

6.2 Beam Elements

6.2.1 Euler-Bernoulli Beam6.2.2 Hermite Shape Functions6.2.3 Stiffness Matrix Derivation6.2.4 Load Vectors6.2.5 Shear and Moment

6.3 Numerical Integration

6.3.1 Isoparametric Elements6.3.2 Gauss Quadrature6.3.3 Stiffness Integration6.3.4 Stress Recovery6.3.5 Higher Order Elements

6.4 2D Problems

6.4.1 Plane Stress6.4.2 Plane Strain6.4.3 CST Element6.4.4 Q4 Element6.4.5 Mesh Generation

6.5 Capstone: Skyscraper

6.5.1 Frame Analysis6.5.2 Wind Loads6.5.3 Seismic Loads6.5.4 Drift Check6.5.5 P-Delta Effects
7

The Environmentalist

Model groundwater contamination plumes using the Advection-Dispersion Equation.

7.1 Hydrogeology

7.1.1 Aquifers7.1.2 Hydraulic Head7.1.3 Darcy's Law 3D7.1.4 Groundwater Equation7.1.5 Flow Nets

7.2 Contaminant Transport

7.2.1 Advection7.2.2 Diffusion7.2.3 Dispersion7.2.4 Sorption7.2.5 Degradation

7.3 Numerical Methods

7.3.1 Finite Difference7.3.2 Explicit Scheme7.3.3 Implicit Scheme7.3.4 Stability7.3.5 Boundary Conditions

7.4 Remediation Techniques

7.4.1 Pump and Treat7.4.2 Permeable Barriers7.4.3 Bioremediation7.4.4 Natural Attenuation7.4.5 Cost Optimization

7.5 Capstone: Spill Response

7.5.1 Site Characterization7.5.2 Source Modeling7.5.3 Plume Evolution7.5.4 Risk Assessment7.5.5 Cleanup Design
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The Seismic Analyst

Simulate building response to earthquakes using structural dynamics.

8.1 SDOF Systems

8.1.1 Equation of Motion8.1.2 Free Vibration8.1.3 Damping8.1.4 Harmonic Excitation8.1.5 Transmissibility

8.2 Numerical Dynamics

8.2.1 Time Stepping8.2.2 Central Difference8.2.3 Newmark-Beta8.2.4 Stability Analysis8.2.5 Nonlinear Response

8.3 Earthquake Engineering

8.3.1 Ground Motion8.3.2 Response Spectra8.3.3 Design Spectra8.3.4 Ductility8.3.5 Base Isolation

8.4 MDOF Systems

8.4.1 Lumped Mass Model8.4.2 Stiffness Matrix8.4.3 Eigenvalue Analysis8.4.4 Modal Superposition8.4.5 Rayleigh Damping

8.5 Capstone: Seismic Design

8.5.1 Building Model8.5.2 El Centro Analysis8.5.3 Drift Assessment8.5.4 Shear Wall Design8.5.5 Tuned Mass Damper
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 Vector9.1.2 Distance Metrics9.1.3 Proximity Analysis9.1.4 Overlay Analysis9.1.5 Network Analysis

9.2 Location Optimization

9.2.1 p-Median Problem9.2.2 p-Center Problem9.2.3 Set Covering9.2.4 Max Covering9.2.5 Greedy Heuristics

9.3 Land Use Planning

9.3.1 Suitability Modeling9.3.2 Zoning Constraints9.3.3 Multi-Criteria Decision9.3.4 Compactness9.3.5 Mixed Use

9.4 Urban Simulation

9.4.1 Cellular Automata9.4.2 Agent-Based Models9.4.3 Gravity Models9.4.4 Fractal Analysis9.4.5 Scenario Planning

9.5 Capstone: New District

9.5.1 Site Selection9.5.2 Road Network9.5.3 Zone Allocation9.5.4 Facility Placement9.5.5 Sustainability Check
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The Smart City Engineer

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

10.1 Sensors and Signals

10.1.1 Accelerometers10.1.2 Sampling Theorem10.1.3 Noise10.1.4 Filtering10.1.5 Detrending

10.2 Frequency Analysis

10.2.1 Fourier Series10.2.2 FFT10.2.3 Power Spectral Density10.2.4 Spectrograms10.2.5 Peak Picking

10.3 System Identification

10.3.1 Modal Analysis10.3.2 FDD Method10.3.3 SSI Method10.3.4 Damping Estimation10.3.5 Model Updating

10.4 Damage Detection

10.4.1 Frequency Shift10.4.2 Mode Shape Curvature10.4.3 Machine Learning10.4.4 Statistical Control10.4.5 False Alarms

10.5 Capstone: IoT Monitor

10.5.1 Data Stream10.5.2 Edge Processing10.5.3 Cloud Analytics10.5.4 Alert System10.5.5 Dashboard

Total Projects

10

Estimated Time

40+ hrs

Difficulty Range

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