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Course NumberCourse TitleTerm/YearCreditsEnrollment
CE 534 (G)Structural DynamicsWinter 2012412
CE 419 (U)CE CapstoneSpring 2012430
CE 382 (U)Structural Theory IIWinter 20134104
CE 580 (G)Advanced Seismic DesignSpring 2013318
CE 534 (G)Structural DynamicsFall 2013416
CE 382 (U)Structural Theory IIWinter 2014457
CE 382 (U)Structural Theory IIWinter 2014460
CE 588 (G)Prob. Based Anal. & DesignSpring 2014418
CE 534 (G)Structural DynamicsFall 2014420
CE 382 (U)Structural Theory IIWinter 2015466
CE 382 (U)Structural Theory IIWinter 2015429
CE 580 (G)Performance-based DesignSpring 201537
CE 588 (G)Prob. Based Anal. & DesignWinter 2016411
CE 580 (G)Performance-based DesignSpring 201639
CE 382 (U)Structural Theory II Spring 2016455
CE 534 (G)Structural DynamicsWinter 2017420
CE 382 (U)Structural Theory IISpring 2017446
CE 534 (G)Structural DynamicsWinter 2018417
CE 382 (U)Structural Theory IIWinter 2018461
CE 580 (G)Performance-based DesignSpring 2018314
CE 382 (U)Structural Theory IISpring 2018447
CEM 383 (U)Structures IIFall 20184111
CE 382 (U)Structural Theory IIWinter 2021475
CE 538 (G)Structural Reliability &Risk Winter 202148
CE 580 (G)Performance-based DesignSpring 202135
CE 645 (G)Wave Forces on Structures Spring 202145
CE 589 (G)Structural Theory IIWinter 2022499
CE 382 (U) Structural Theory IISpring 2022438
CE 580 (G)Performance-based DesignFall 202238
CE 382 (U)Structural Theory IIWinter 2023478
CE 589 (G)Seismic DesignSpring 202346
CE 382 (U)Structural Theory IISpring 2024448
CE 589 (G)Seismic DesignSpring 2024419
            U – Undergraduate course; G – Graduate course

CE 382 – STRUCTURAL THEORY II (4 credits)

This course presents traditional methods in Structural Analysis. It is a continuation of CE 381 – Structural Analysis I. In both courses the whole book by Hibbeler (Structural Analysis) is covered. Furthermore, lecture notes and slides, as well as worked examples were developed and provided to students. This course includes an extra two hour recitation a week. Each week, in recitation, students are given a problem to work on as a group and they turn it in at the end of each class. Both lecturers and graduate teaching assistants are available in class during recitation to provide continuous feedback on an individual basis and to support peer group discussions on how to solve and complete the assignment. Topics covered include: Analysis of statically determinate structures (beams, frames, trusses); Deflections; and  energy methods, introduction to matrix methods are materials presented. 

PREREQS: CE 381


CE 534 – STRUCTURAL DYNAMICS (4 credits)

In this course I developed a traditional curriculum to teaching Structural Dynamics, following the first 13 chapters in Chopra’s “Dynamics of Structures” textbook. Topics covered included: Analytical and numerical solutions for single, multi-degree of freedom and continuous vibrating systems. Behavior of structures, dynamic forces and support motions. Seismic response spectra analysis. MATLAB was used as a tool for developing solutions to homeworks.

PREREQS: CE 382 or equivalent.


CE 580 – PERFORMANCE-BASED SEISMIC DESIGN  (3 credits)

PREREQS: CE 534 or equivalent.


CE 588 – PROBABILITY-BASED ANALYSIS AND DESIGN  (4 credits)

Application of probability and statistics in the analysis and design of civil and mechanical engineering systems. Probabilistic modeling of loading and resistance. Probability-based design criteria including load and resistance factor design.

PREREQS: ST 314 or equivalent.


CE 419 – CIVIL INFRASTRUCTURE DESIGN – CAPSTONE (4 credits)

In this course I advised the Structures section of the Capstone project (30 students). This course provides the capstone design project experience exposing students to problems and issues similar to those encountered in the practice of civil engineering. Students should have completed ALL other required courses in their degree program prior to registering for this course. 

University Service


  • 2024-2025 Chair of CE Ad Hoc P&T Committee for Tenure Review for Michael Statek
  • 2022-2025 College of Engineering Faculty Status Committee
  • 2022-2024 Chair of the School of Civil and Construction Engineering Graduate Committee
  • 2022-2023 Member of CE Ad Hoc P&T Committee for Tenure Review for Erica Fischer
  • 2021-2024 Convenor of PhD Qualifying Exam in Structural Engineering
  • 2021-2022 CE Teaching and Evaluation Committee (Chair: Armin Stuedlein)
  • 2020-2021 CE Teaching and Evaluation Committee (Chair: Armin Stuedlein)
  • 2020-2021 CE Ad Hoc P&T committee for Mid-Tenure Review for Bryson Robertson
  • 2019-2020 CE Ad Hoc P&T committee for Mid-Tenure Review for Erica Fischer
  • 2018-2019 Search committee: TallWood Design Institute Technical Manager (Chair I. MacDonald)
  • 2017-2018 College of Engineering Change Team for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion; College of Engineering (Chair J. McGuire)
  • 2017-2018 Search committee for new TDI lab director (Chair I. MacDonald)
  • 2017 Technical support to the Dean of COF and University on Peavy Hall Construction Project (Dean Anthony Davis)
  • 2016-2017 Structures Faculty Search Committee, School of Civil & Construction Engineering, (Chair I. Burkan)
  • 2015-2016 Search Committee for Advanced Wood Products Lab Director, School of Civil & Construction Engineering, (Chair Laurence Schimleck – Wood Science)
  • 2014-2015 School Head Search Committee Member, School of Civil & Construction Engineering, (Chair Christine Kelly – COE)
  • 2014 Scholarship Committee, School of Civil & Construction Engineering, 2014-2015 (Chair J. Ideker)
  • 2014 Interim School Head Search Committee Member, School of Civil & Construction Engineering
  • 2013-2014 Faculty Search Committee Member, Construction and Engineering Management, School of Civil & Construction Engineering (Chair D. Trejo)
  • 2013 Strategic Planning Committee, School of Civil & Construction Engineering (Chair D. Sillars)
  • 2012-2013 Faculty Search Committee Member, Structural Engineering, School of Civil & Construction Engineering (Chair J. Gambatese)
  • Graduate Committee Representative for several Masters and PhD Theses Defenses

Graduate Thesis or Project Committees


Graduated

1. Anthony Sorentino, MS, 2012

2. Kathryn Pfretzschner, MS, 2012 

3. Anthony Hafner, MS, 2012 

4. David Taylor, Undergraduate University Honors Thesis, 2012

5. Christina Garrett, Undergraduate University Honors Thesis, 2012 

6. Therese Plaum, MS, 2013 

7. Nataliya Kozlova, M.Eng., 2013 

9. Andrew Hanek, MS, 2014

10. Kenneth Carabbacan, M.Eng., 2014

11. Hyoungsu Park, Ph.D., 2016

12. Wennan Li, MS, 2016

13. William M. Short, MS, 2016

14. Benjamin Hunter, MS, 2016

15. Jonathan Knudtsen, MS, 2016

16. Thanh Huynh, MS, 2016

17. Kyle Sullivan, MS, 2017


Current

1. Jon Huffman, PhD (Civil Engineering)

2. Lei Zhang, Ph.D. (Civil Engineering)

3. Qiang Li, Ph.D. (Civil Engineering)

4. Ming Chen (Civil Engineering)


Graduate Council Representative

1. Hari Nagarajan, MS, 2017 (Industrial Engineering)

2. Brandon Massoni, MS, 2016 (Mechanical Engineering)

3. Mitchell Daniels, MS, 2016 (Mechanical Engineering)

4. Addison Wisthoff, MS, 2016 (Mechanical Engineering)

5. Robin Kiff, MS, 2016 (Mechanical Engineering)

6. Mitchell Colby, MS, 2013 (Mechanical Engineering)

7. Min Ye, MS, 2013 (Wood Science and Engineering)

8. Ryan Siegel, PhD, 2012 (Agricultural and Resource Economics)

9. Thomas J. Wright, MS, 2012 (Mechanical Engineering)

10. Stephen Sills, MS, 2012 (Mechanical Engineering)