Structural engineering is a field of engineering that deals with the design of a structural system(s) with the purpose of supporting and resisting various loads. Though other disciplines touch on this field, a physical object or system is truly considered a part of structural engineering, regardless of its central scientific or industrial application, if its main function is designed to resist loads and dissipate energy.

 

A structural engineer is most commonly involved in the design of buildings and non-building structures, but also plays an essential role in designing machinery where structural integrity of the design item impacts safety and reliability. Large man-made objects, from furniture to medical equipment to a variety of vehicles, require the input of a structural engineer.

 

The graduate program in structural engineering and mechanics includes the areas of structual analysis, structural design, and theoretical and applied mechanics. Supporting areas include mathematics, computer science, and other engineering disciplines. A number of research programs are in process and student participation in research is encouraged.

 

Projects encompassing both theoretical and experimental studies of static and dynamic response of structures and materials include: improvement of finite element and boundary element methods; finite element analysis of material and structual behavior; modeling and analysis of phenomena; and experimental studies of fatigue behavior of reinforced concrete and steel.

Faculty:

G. Steven Gipson, Ph.D., Professor

Bruce Russell, Ph.D., P.E., Associate Professor

Robert N. Emerson, Ph.D., Assistant Professor

Jonathan Goode, Ph.D., Assistant Professor

Tyler Ley, Ph.D.,P.E., Assistant Professor

Selected Courses:

STRUCTURAL ENGINEERING
STRUCTURAL ENGINEERING

 

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