Topics include static, dynamic, and environmental load definitions; metallics and polymeric composite material selection; semimonocoque analysis techniques; and bolted/bonded connections. Prerequisites: graduate standing. Topics include sensors and sensing mechanisms; measurement uncertainty; signal conditioning and interface circuits; data acquisition; analog/digital circuits; and emerging sensors. Advanced analytical techniques to understand nonlinearity in mechanical vibration. Enrollment restricted to SE27 majors only. Structural System Testing and Model Correlation (4). Properties of reinforcing steels; concrete technology; creep, shrinkage and relaxation; Mohr-Coulomb failure criteria for concrete; confinement, moment curvature and force-displacement responses; plastic design; code compliant seismic design philosophy; code compliant seismic design of structural walls. Prerequisites: graduate standing. Advanced Structural Steel Design (4). Prerequisites: consent of instructor and the department. Stress distribution and settlement of structures. Lectures and labs on structural properties of engineering materials. Program or materials fees may apply. Background of seismic codes. SE 115. Concepts underpinning mechanical, hydraulic, chemical and inclusion-based methods of ground improvement will be discussed. Prerequisites: graduate standing. Project/system management software, i.e., building information modeling (BIM), will be introduced. Seismic Design and Performance of Nonstructural Components and Systems (4). Recommended preparation: SE 181 or equivalent background. The Senior Seminar is designed to allow senior undergraduates to meet with faculty members to explore an intellectual topic in structural engineering. Extrusion; injection molding; blow molding; compression molding; thermoforming; casting; foaming. Prerequisites: graduate standing. Prerequisites: SE 278A. PDE models of deformations in solids and structures. Methods of analysis. Introduction to chaotic dynamics, advanced time series analysis, and using chaotic dynamics in applications such as structural damage assessment. Prerequisites: department approval or consent of instructor. Selection of engineering materials based on performance and cost requirements. May be coscheduled with SE 163. Prerequisites: graduate standing. Finite Element Methods in Solid Mechanics (4). Prerequisites: SE 103 and SE 130A. SE 236. SE 132. Recommended preparation: SE 181 or equivalent. SE 212. SE 160A. Ductility concepts. MATLAB-based exercises. Prerequisites:SE 101C (or MAE 130C). Dynamic analysis of linear structural systems subjected to stationary and nonstationary random excitations. SE 200. Prerequisites: SE 203 or consent of instructor, graduate standing. Meshfree approximation theories (moving least-squares, reproducing kernel, partition of unity, radial basis), Galerkin meshfree methods, collocation meshfree methods, imposition of boundary conditions, domain integration, stability, nonlinear meshfree method for hyperelasticity and plasticity, meshfree methods for fracture and plate/shell problems. Application of principles of solid mechanics to structural components and systems, description of stresses, strains, and deformation. Prerequisites: SE 150 or SE 150A. Calibration of constitutive models for stress-strain behavior of soils, including hyperbolic, Mohr-Coulomb/Cam-Clay models. Construction methods. This course discusses theory, design, and applications of sensor technologies in the context of structural engineering and structural health monitoring. Enrollment restricted to SE27 majors only. Review of probability theory and random processes. Copyright 2022 Regents of the University of California. First- and second-order, and simulation methods of reliability analysis. May be coscheduled with SE 264. Enrollment restricted to MC25, MC27, and SE27 majors only. Elastic deformation, plastic deformation, fracture, fatigue, creep. Elements of theory are presented as needed. Mechanical Behaviors of Polymers and Composites (4). A modern paradigm of structural health monitoring as it applies to structural and mechanical systems is presented. SE 278A. Aerospace Structural Mechanics I (4). Nonlinear algebraic equations. Processes and models of the failure of materials. Origins of rock, intact rock stress-strain behavior and testing, theory of poroelasticity, fracture behavior and permeability, elastic description of orthotropic and transversely isotropic rock mass. Kinematic and inertial interaction. Design of Reinforced Concrete (4). Free and forced vibrations of multi degree-of-freedom structures.

Prerequisites: grade of C or better in SE 110A (or MAE 131A). Topics include soil-air-water interactions, measurement of hydraulic properties, water flow analysis, effective stress theory, and elasto-plastic constitutive modeling. Design of Civil Structures I (4). Finite Element Methods in Solid Mechanics III (4). Process induced defects and environmental considerations. Modal superposition for analysis of continuous vibrating systems. Dynamic/model testing of structures: test planning/execution, actuation, sensing, and data acquisition, signal processing, data conditioning, test troubleshooting. A tentative schedule of course offerings is available from the department each spring for the following academic year. Seismic design philosophy. Introduction to structural reliability and random phenomena. Preprocessing (geometry, mesh generation, boundary conditions), solution methods (statics including contact, dynamics, buckling), and postprocessing (visualization, error estimation, interpretation of results). Shear stresses in beams. Material properties, stability, and buckling of unreinforced masonry. Phase plane analysis instability, and bifurcations. Applications to components and systems. Topics include analysis of shell structures, design optimization, computational vibration analysis. Introduction to probability theory and random processes. Prerequisites: SE 130A. Model/test correlation assessment in industrial practice. Representation of data in the computer. Emphasis on the principle of virtual work, finite element stiffness matrices, various finite element formulations and their accuracy and the numerical implementation required to solve problems in small strain, isotropic elasticity in solid mechanics. Prerequisites: department approval required, graduate standing. Application of soil mechanics to the analysis, design, and construction of foundations for structures. We will cover flow through porous media, generalized Darcys law, groundwater modeling, confined and unconfined systems, well hydraulics, land subsidence, and construction dewatering. Concepts in data acquisition, feature extraction, data normalization, and statistical modeling will be introduced in an integrated context. Sensors and Data Acquisition for Structural Engineering (4). Signal processing is widely used in engineering and physical sciences. Mechanical properties of polymers; micromechanisms of elastic and plastic deformations, fracture, and fatigue of polymers and composites. Fundamental and advanced concepts of stability analysis for earth slopes and retaining walls with soil backfill. Use of computer resources. Concepts in data acquisition, feature extraction, data normalization, and statistical modeling will be introduced in an integrated context. Bayesian reliability analysis methods. Design of Steel Structures II (4). The theoretical and practical aspects of the application of cables to moorings, guyed structures, suspension bridges, cable-stayed bridges, and suspended membranes are discussed. Properties of wood and lumber grades. Prerequisites: SE 260A, graduate standing. Probabilistic seismic hazard analysis. Stability of Earth Slopes and Retaining Walls (4). Detailing of structural steel and reinforced concrete elements. Experimental methods applied through team-based projects. SE 253A. Design Optimization for Additive Manufacturing (4). Material science-oriented course on polymers and composites. Theory and behavior of steel structures leading to the development of design requirements in current specifications. Introduction to wing divergence and flutter, fastener analysis. Unsymmetrical bending of symmetrical and unsymmetrical sections. May be coscheduled with SE 263. Beam design. Prerequisites: MATH 20C and PHYS 2A. Behavior and design of steel elements for global and local buckling. A course to be given at the discretion of the faculty in which topics of current interest in structural engineering will be presented. Development and application of advanced computational techniques for fluid flow. Written reports. Model/test correlation assessment in industrial practice. Advanced topics, with prerequisite being SE 253A, or equivalent. Prerequisites: SE 201 and SE 150, or equivalent course, or consent of instructor. Prerequisites: SE 9 (or MAE 8), SE 110A (or MAE 131A), and SE 125 (or MAE 108). Coupled walls. Use of computer resources. Teaching and tutorial assistance in a SE course under supervision of instructor. Hand and computer methods of analysis.

Dynamic/model testing of structures: test planning/execution, actuation, sensing, and data acquisition, signal processing, data conditioning, test troubleshooting. Renumbered from SE 131. Enrollment restricted to SE27 majors only. Prerequisites: open to first-year students only. SE 167. Prerequisites: SE 140A, SE 151A, and SE 181. Conceptual and preliminary structural design of aircraft and space vehicles. Finite Elements for Fluid Mechanics (4). Finite element methods for linear problems in solid mechanics. Use of computer resources. Use of computer resources. Mechanics of textiles and fabric-based composites. SE 277. P/NP grades only. Use of computer resources. Elastic and inelastic response spectra. Introduction to advanced composite materials and their applications. Design procedures for sizing the structural components of aircraft and spacecraft will be reviewed. SE 125. For course descriptions not found in the UC San Diego General Catalog 202223, please contact the department for more information. Enrollment restricted to SE27 majors only. Term project. SE 227. Composite material design considerations. Topics include linear algebra; systems of ordinary differential equations; diffusion and wave propagation problems; integral transforms; and calculus of variations. The total LaGrangian and the updated LaGrangian formulations are introduced. Aerospace Structural Design I (4). Project-based exploration of structural engineering computations. May be coscheduled with SE 167. Prerequisites: graduate standing. Application of advanced analytical concepts to structural engineering problems. SE 142. Enrollment is limited to twenty students with preference given to seniors. Prerequisites: graduate standing. SE 267A. Theory behind popular machine learning algorithms will be discussed, including supervised learning, unsupervised learning, and deep learning. Application of soil mechanics to the analysis, design, and construction of foundations for structures. Development of finite element models based upon the Galerkin method. Processing of Polymers and Composites (4). Students will be able to understand the advantages, disadvantages and limitations of the various methods; and develop a conceptual design for the most appropriate improvement strategy. Signal processing is widely used in engineering and physical sciences. Modal analysis. Application to strong-motion seismology, earthquake engineering, dynamics of foundations, computational wave propagation, and nondestructive evaluations. Seismic hazards. Wave Propagation in Continuous Structural Elements (4). Advanced topics in the design of weight-critical aerospace structures. Prerequisites: SE 253B; graduate standing or consent of instructor. Calculation of deflection and prestress losses. Error Control in Finite Element Analysis (4). Prerequisites: SE 130A. Teaching experience in an appropriate SE undergraduate course under direction of the faculty member in charge of the course. SE 201A. Development, formulation, and application of field equations of elasticity and variational principles for structural applications in civil and aerospace area. Macro- and micro-material modeling, classical and shear deformable laminate beam and plate theories developed via energy principles, Ritz, Galerkin, and Finite element based solutions, advanced failure theories, fracture, holes/notches and hole-size effect, interlaminar stresses, free-edge problems, impact, damage tolerance, fatigue, elastic tailoring, thermally stabile/zero CTE structures, etc. Finite element methods for linear problems in structural dynamics. Students may not receive credit for SE 131A and SE 131. One-, 2-, and 3-D static and seismic response of earth structures/slopes/Foundation systems. Service, strength, and extreme event limit states and other load and resistance factor design (LRFD) principles.

Bending of metallic and laminated composite plates and shells. Directed group study on a topic or in a field not included in regular department curriculum, by special arrangement with a faculty member. SE 222. Prerequisites: graduate standing. Part I of multidisciplinary team experience to design, analyze, build, and test civil/geotechnical engineering components and systems considering codes, regulations, alternative design solutions, economics, sustainability, constructability, reliability, and aesthetics. Engineering graphics, solid modeling, CAD applications including 2-D and 3-D transformations, 3-D viewing, wire frame and solid models, Hidden surface elimination. Finite Element Computations in Solid Mechanics (4). SE 264. Topics will vary from quarter to quarter. Interpolation, integration, differentiation. Corequisite: SE 103. UC San Diego 9500 Gilman Dr. La Jolla, CA 92093 (858) 534-2230.

Prerequisites: graduate standing or consent of instructor. Prerequisites: graduate standing required. Prerequisites: graduate standing. This course covers methods to verify and validate numerical simulations, including the analysis of verification tests, asymptotic convergence of solutions, validation metrics for test-analysis correlation, global sensitivity analysis, propagation of uncertainty through numerical models, and model calibration. Prerequisites: SE 110A and SE 110B or consent of instructor. Prerequisites:SE 203, graduate standing. (P/NP grades only.) Restricted to major codes SE75, SE77, SE80, and SE81. Emphasis will be placed on fundamental concepts. Students will not receive credit for both SE 125 and MAE 108. Program or materials fees may apply. SE 220. Coordination of the Engineering Internship is conducted through UC San Diegos Academic Internship Program.

Prerequisites: graduate student, undergraduate vibrations or structural dynamics course. UC San Diego 9500 Gilman Dr. La Jolla, CA 92093 (858) 534-2230 Free- and forced-vibration of continuous systems such as axial and torsional vibrations of bars and transverse vibrations of various beams, membranes, and plates. SE 253B. Use of computer resources. Prerequisites: graduate standing. Department stamp required. Prerequisites:graduate standing. Fluid Mechanics for Structural Engineering (4).

This course discusses techniques to analyze signals (or data), particularly related to structural dynamic response focusing on time/frequency domain data analysis (Fourier transform, digital filtering, and feature extraction). Prerequisites: none. Prerequisites: SE 101C (or MAE 130C) and SE 110A. Analysis of axial and lateral capacity of deep foundations, including drilled piers and driven piles. Nonlinear time history analyses. Prerequisites: SE 151A. Multistory building design project. Prerequisites: SE 160A. Bending of metallic and laminated composite plates and shells. Prerequisites: SE 105 (or MAE 21 or SE 104L) and SE 101B (or MAE 130B or MAE 30B) and SE 110A (or MAE 131A). SE 279. Introduction to fundamentals of structures and how structures work. Engineering Properties of Soils (4). Design of axially loaded members. Torsion of circular shafts. Students are advised that they may be dropped at any time from course rosters if prerequisites and/or performance standards have not been met. Hookes law. Pure bending of beams. Structural construction and testing. Department stamp required. Overview of inelastic behavior of materials. Overview of structural behavior and structural design process through hands-on projects. Prerequisites: completion of ninety units with a 2.5 GPA and consent of department chair. Fracture Mechanics of Materials and Structures (4). Pore-pressure generation/effects during cycle loading. Stress distribution and settlement of structures. Advanced concepts in the mechanics of deformable bodies. This course discusses techniques to analyze signals (or data), particularly related to structural dynamic response focusing on time/frequency domain data analyses (Fourier transform, digital filtering, and feature extraction). Students may not receive credit for SE 7 and MAE 7. Identification of structural/corrosion distress, fatigue cracking, damage tolerance, integrity and durability of built-up members, patching, health monitoring. Formulation of initial boundary value problem models, development of finite element formulas, solution methods, and error analysis and interpretation of results. Applications in fiber reinforced composites, coated textile structures, geotextiles. Prerequisites: graduate standing. Corequisite: SE 203. Structural steel properties and selection. Prerequisites: SE 110A (or MAE 131A) and SE 110B (or MAE 131B). Prerequisites: grade of C or better in SE 110A, and SE 130A. Basic processing, solution methods, and postprocessing are practiced with commercial finite element software. Application in nonlinear structural resonance. Topics in Structural Engineering (4). Static, dynamic, and energy-based techniques and predicting elastic stability. Shear center. Concepts of stress and strain. Basic solution methods for the nonlinear equations are developed and applied to problems in plasticity and hyperelasticity. This course provides students with an understanding of the design and performance of nonstructural components and systems (NCSs) when subjected to earthquake loads.

Prerequisites: SE 131A (or SE 131), SE 101C (or MAE 130C), and SE 130B. Covered are static and dynamic heat transfer and stress analysis. SE 250. Prerequisites: SE 102 and SE 103. Ritz, Galerkin, and finite element approaches for frames and reinforced shells. Nonconservative aerodynamic (divergence flutter) and follower forces. Prerequisites: grade of C or better in SE 110A or MAE 131A. Program or materials fees may apply. SE 164. This course discusses theory, design, and applications of sensor technologies in the context of structural engineering and structural health monitoring. Spatial visualization is the ability to manipulate 2D and 3D shapes in ones mind. Introduction to the MATLAB environment. Prerequisites: MATH 18 (or MATH 31AH) and MATH 20D. SE 207. Analysis of aerospace structures via work-energy principles and finite element analysis. Use of computer resources. Team projects include the analysis, fabrication, and testing of a flight vehicle component. Independent study or research under direction of a faculty member. General introduction to physical and engineering properties of soils. Structural Reliability and Risk Analysis (4). Prerequisites: SE 101C (or MAE 130C) and SE 131A (or SE 131). Shear center and torsional analysis of open and closed sections. SE 140B. Recommended preparation: students should have experience with computer aided design (CAD). Verification and Validation of Computational Models (4). Theories: thin-plate (classical lamination theory), first-and third- order shear-deformable (Reissner-Mindlin and Reddy) thick plates, and refined layer-wise theories. Signal Processing and Spectral Analysis for Structural Engineering (4). SE 248. Recommended preparation: basic knowledge of probability theory (SE 125 or equivalent). Classical methods of analysis for statically indeterminate structures. Systems of particles. May be coscheduled with SE 142. Seismic detailing. Application of the theory of elasticity in rectangular coordinates. Design of prestressed concrete bridges. Prerequisites: graduate standing, SE 276A or MAE 232A or SE 233 or MAE 235. Prerequisites: SE 201A or equivalent, or consent of instructor. Use of plane stress and plane strain formulation, solution of typical boundary value problems. The department expects that students will adhere to these policies on their own volition and enroll in courses accordingly. Prerequisites: graduate standing or approval of instructor. Seismic design of steel moment frames and braced frames. Prerequisites: SE 201A or SE 203, graduate standing. (S/U grades only.) Aircraft and spacecraft flight loads and operational envelopes, three-dimensional stress/strain relations, metallic and composite materials, failure theories, three-dimensional space trusses and stiffened shear panels, combined extension-bend-twist behavior of thin-walled multicell aircraft and space vehicle structures, modulus-weighted section properties, shear center. Computational Techniques in Finite Elements (4). Requirements for strain measurements, electrical resistance strain gages, fiberoptic strain gages, wave propagation, ultrasonic testing, impact-echo, acoustic emission, infrared thermography, vibrational testing. Program or materials fees may apply. Service and ultimate limit state analysis and design of prestressed concrete structures and components. Soil exploration, sampling, and in situ testing techniques. SE 168. Program and or materials fees may apply to those courses with large lab components. Concepts in course reinforced by laboratory experiments. SE 160B. Design of Composite Structures (4). Statistics, Probability and Reliability (4). Design of Prestressed Concrete (4). Hands-on exercises with commercial and open-source software. Prerequisites: graduate standing. Recommended preparation: SE 151A-B, SE 201A, SE 211, SE 223, or equivalent courses. Design and analysis of bridge structures, construction methods, load conditions. Nonlinear Finite Element Methods for Solid Mechanics (4). SE 268. Concept and application of prestressed concrete. Introduction to structural design approaches for civil structures. Cross-listed with MATS 261B. Conservation laws on general moving domains. Prerequisites: consent of instructor. Strategies for eliminating shear locking problems are introduced. Design and detailing of structural components. Propagation of elastic waves in thin structural elements such as strings, rods, beams, membranes, plates, and shells. System identification using strong motion downhole-array data. Systems of linear algebraic equations. (P/NP grades only.) SE 251B. Cement and concrete, wood, aluminum alloys, steel, engineering plastics, and composite materials. Team projects include layout, material selection, component sizing, fabrication, and cost. SE 286. Detailed structural design of aircraft and space vehicles. SE 269. Prerequisites: graduate standing. Concepts, advantages, and limitations of seismic isolation techniques; fundamentals of dynamic response under seismic excitation; spectral analysis; damping; energy approach; application to buildings and structures. Use of computer resources. SE 274. Structural idealization. Aerospace Structural Mechanics II (4). Applications in vibration suppression/isolation. Materials selection and structural design to meet functional and cost requirements. Directed group study, on a topic or in a field not included in the regular department curriculum, by special arrangement with a faculty member. Methods of updating finite element structural models to correlate with dynamic test results. Free and forced vibrations of damped 1-DOF systems; vibrations isolation, impact and packaging problems. Structural Engineering Seminar (2). Advanced Foundation Engineering (4). Aerospace Structural Design II (4). Prerequisites: graduate standing. Independent reading or research on a problem by special arrangement with a faculty member. MATLAB-based exercise. Materials measurement techniques. Prerequisites: SE 1 and SE 101A.

Prerequisites: graduate standing. Capacity design. Professional ethics. This course provides an introduction to diagnostic imaging with a focus on forensic engineering. Flexural strength, shear strength, stiffness, and ductility of reinforced masonry elements. Introduction to engineering computing. SE 235. Base isolation. Department stamp and/or consent of instructor. Recommended Preparation: undergraduate degree in structural, civil, mechanical, or aerospace engineering. Ductility requirements and capability design concept. Analysis of frame structures using matrix methods and introduction tothe finite element method. Application to static and dynamic heat conduction and stress analysis. Prerequisites: graduate standing. Prerequisites: graduate standing and SE 271/MAE 231A or consent of instructor. Torsion of thin-walled members. Axial loading of bars. Reliability studies related to first excursion and fatigue failures. Use of computer resources. Prerequisites: MATH 20E, SE 3, and SE 110B (or MAE 131B). Beam, plate, and doubly curved shell elements are derived. Influence of soil conditions on ground motion characteristics; dynamic behavior of soils, computation of ground response using wave propagation analysis and finite element analysis; evaluation and mitigation of soil liquefaction; soil-structure interaction; lateral pressures on earth retaining structures; analysis of slope stability. Smart and Multifunctional Materials (4). SE 102. Principles of statics using vectors. Kinematics and kinetics of particles in two- and three-dimensional motion. Applications to foundation engineering, slope stability, earth dams, and geoenvironmental engineering are presented. Program or materials fees may apply. Applied Mathematics in Structural Engineering (4). Structural construction and testing. Variables and types, statements, functions, blocks, loops, and branches. Stabilized and variational multiscale methods for finite element and related discretizations are stressed. Stiffness, strength, toughness, fatigue resistance, and creep. Prerequisites: graduate standing. Structural component and system reliability. The course deals with cable structures from a structural mechanics point of view. Use of computer resources required. Use of computer resources. Displacement-based and force-based beam element formulations. Prerequisites: MAE 232A or SE 276A or consent of instructor, graduate standing. Use of computer resources. Advanced treatment of topics in soil mechanics, including state of stress, pore pressure, consolidation and settlement analysis, shear strength of cohesionless and cohesive soils, mechanisms of ground improvement, and slope stability analysis. Prerequisites: SE 110A (or MAE 131A) and SE 110B.