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CIE500A Fall Semester 2009 (3) Special Topics on Graduate Research In Structural Engineering

CIE500A Fall Semester 2009 (3) Special Topics on Graduate Research In Structural Engineering Theme: “Emerging Technologies in Bridge Engineering” Instructor: George C. Lee. Objectives Development graduate research capacity (technical skills) for beginning

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CIE500A Fall Semester 2009 (3) Special Topics on Graduate Research In Structural Engineering

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  1. CIE500A Fall Semester 2009 (3) Special Topics on Graduate Research In Structural Engineering Theme: “Emerging Technologies in Bridge Engineering” Instructor: George C. Lee Objectives Development graduate research capacity (technical skills) for beginning graduate students in structural engineering by emphasizing and practicing how to grasp ideas in listening and/or reading technical materials; how to prepare technical abstracts, make ppt presentations and development academic research proposals. SCHOOL OF ENGINEERINGCivil, Structural & Environmental Engineering

  2. CIE500A Fall Semester 2009 Instructor: George C. Lee Course Theme The structural engineering theme involved in this class deals with the introduction of emerging technologies in bridge engineering including both software and hardware systems, which are intended to enhance the analysis, design, construction and the performance of bridges and highway structures. Emphasis will be given to those direct and related technologies whose basic knowledge has been established but not yet fully developed for bridge engineering practice. Examples include nonlinear analysis method and design software, design of energy dissipation and seismic isolation systems, accelerated construction of precast segmental bridges, health monitoring of bridges, bridge and seismic retrofit guidelines. SCHOOL OF ENGINEERINGCivil, Structural & Environmental Engineering

  3. CIE500A Fall Semester 2009 Instructor: George C. Lee Time: Monday, 5:00-7:45 pm Location: 340B Bell Hall Contact Information: Professor George C. Lee Tel (716) 645-3397 Fax (716) 645-3940 Email: gclee@buffalo.edu Office:429 Bell Hall Make Appointment: email or phone call Use Re: CIE500A fall 09 for emails SCHOOL OF ENGINEERINGCivil, Structural & Environmental Engineering

  4. CIE500A Fall Semester 2009 Instructor: George C. Lee • Format • Each class period will be broken up into two segments: • 5:00 – 6:15 pm Part I • 6:30 – 7:45 pm Part II • Usually Part I (sometimes Part II) will be lectures or seminars formally • presented. These will be available on the UB class site for review by • students. • Part II is usually (sometimes Part I) for recitation, discussion and • in-class homework. Recitation sessions are not taped. • Part I and Part II will also be for presentations by students (as part • of the course requirements) on their research proposals later in the • semester. SCHOOL OF ENGINEERINGCivil, Structural & Environmental Engineering

  5. CIE500A Fall Semester 2009 Instructor: George C. Lee • Grading • Class attendance and participation 20% • Homework 20% • Initial Research Proposal (equivalent to mid-term exam) 20% • Abstract • ppt presentation • Final Research Proposal (equivalent to final exam) 40% • Proposal • Presentation SCHOOL OF ENGINEERINGCivil, Structural & Environmental Engineering

  6. CIE500A Fall Semester 2009 Instructor: George C. Lee • Realizing Class Objectives • Listen to lectures and prepare technical summary on what is learned. • * Develop ideas of possible research proposals, stemmed from listening to the lectures and select one of them for further study. • * Carry out literature search and select relevant references and review them in the selected area of study. • Prepare an “abstract” on the proposed study (a research or engineering investigation). • Prepare ppt and present to the class. • * Continue to review the “selected” references and draft the proposal (only for a given number of references approved by the instructor). • Prepare ppt and present your proposal to the class. ______________________ • * Students are required to meet with the instructor individually for • threemeetings during the month of October. SCHOOL OF ENGINEERINGCivil, Structural & Environmental Engineering

  7. CIE500A Fall Semester 2009 Instructor: George C. Lee List of Lectures and Topics SCHOOL OF ENGINEERINGCivil, Structural & Environmental Engineering

  8. CIE500A Fall Semester 2009 Instructor: George C. Lee Tentative Class Schedule (L) – Lecture/ Seminar Presentation (taped) (D) – Discussion/in-class homework (no taping) (S) – Student Presentation (TBD) TBD – To be determined SCHOOL OF ENGINEERINGCivil, Structural & Environmental Engineering

  9. CIE500A Fall Semester 2009 Instructor: George C. Lee Tentative Class Schedule (contd) SCHOOL OF ENGINEERINGCivil, Structural & Environmental Engineering

  10. CIE500A Fall Semester 2009 Instructor: George C. Lee In-Class Homework Assignment This informal version will be submitted by the end of class. Formal version to be submitted electronically to gclee@buffalo.edu (RE: CIE500A Fall 09) by a date specified by the instructor. Lecture Date: Name of Student: Lecture Topic: Lecture Speaker: 1. Central theme and the major message of the lecture (use space provided below). 2. Questions or aspects I don’t understand about this seminar presentation (use back of page). SCHOOL OF ENGINEERINGCivil, Structural & Environmental Engineering

  11. CIE500A Fall Semester 2009 Instructor: George C. Lee Lecture Date: November 3, 2009 Student Name:XXXXXXX Lecture Topic: Development of Multiple Extreme Hazard Design Principles for Highway Bridges Lecture Speaker: George Lee I. Central Theme: This presentation is concerned about a research project on the development of design principles for bridges to resist multiple extreme hazards. To understand the complexity in formulating bridge design guidelines and to identify key issues that require in-depth probability- based study. Messages: In AASHTO (American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials) LRFD (Load and Resistant Factors Design) specifications, the extreme event limit state is a relatively weak area that needs major improvement. This is because extreme hazards do not occur frequently and we have insufficient data to establish a sound design guideline. Therefore, it is necessary to first understand the key issues. Afterwards, design guidelines and specifications can be established for practical applications. Etc. II. Questions: 1. I have never taken a class on bridge design. 2. I have never taken a class on probability. 3. I am not familiar with AASHTO LRFD specifications. 4. How are extreme hazards translated into design load for structures? SCHOOL OF ENGINEERINGCivil, Structural & Environmental Engineering

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