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CEE 507 - Repair of Civil Infrastructure

Last offered Spring 2020

Official Description

Science related to material decay and testing methodology of high quality civil infrastructure including transportation systems, structures, and underground sewers and pipelines. Methods for condition assessment and approaches for selecting compatible materials to be used in repair. Specific emphasis on material interfaces which impact the quality of adhesion, structural load transfer, sealing performance and durability relative to surface preparation. Case studies illustrating the application of sound engineering practice. Includes a field trip to Allerton Park and course project based on local infrastructure problems. Course Information: 4 graduate hours. No professional credit. Prerequisite: CEE 401.

Subject Area

  • Civil and Environmental Engineering

Course Description

Science related to material decay and testing methodology of high quality civil infrastructure including transportation systems, structures, and underground sewers and pipelines are covered in this course. Methods for condition assessment and approaches for selecting compatible materials to be used in repair are covered with specific emphasis on material interfaces which impact the quality of adhesion, structural load transfer, sealing performance and durability relative to surface preparation. Case studies illustrating the application of sound engineering practice are examined and the course includes a field trip to Allerton Park and course project based on local infrastructure problems.

Credit Hours

4 hours

Prerequisites

Undergraduate degree and a course in Concrete Materials (CEE 401).

TitleSectionCRNTypeHoursTimesDaysLocationInstructor
Repair of Civil InfrastructureC68129LCD41400 - 1520 T R  1311 Newmark Civil Engineering Bldg David Lange
Repair of Civil InfrastructureONL68268ONL4 -    David Lange