Teaching
Courses Taught:
CIV1163F – Mechanics of Reinforced Concrete (Graduate Level):
Theories of elasticity and plasticity, as applied to reinforced concrete structures, are examined. Topics covered include: mechanical properties of concrete and reinforcement; constitutive relations; failure criteria; linear-elastic models; nonlinear-elastic models; and limit analysis theorems. Compression field and smeared crack models are discussed in detail, as are their implementation and application in nonlinear finite element analysis. Concepts related to structural assessment and forensic analysis are introduced, and several case studies are presented. A project provides students with the opportunity to apply state-of-the-art software in the analysis and assessment of concrete structures.
CIV510F – Solid Mechanics II (Graduate / Undergraduate Level):
This course provides a continuing study of the mechanics of deformable bodies. Stress and equilibrium conditions, strain and compatibility conditions, stress-strain relations and yield/failure criteria are considered in the context of civil engineering materials. Two- and three-dimensional elasticity theory is developed, with an introduction to the use of tensor notation. Advanced topics in bending, shear and torsion are also covered, as are elementary plate-bending and elastic stability. The course also includes the development and application of energy methods, including strain-energy, virtual work, potential energy and other related theorems.
CIV313S – Reinforced Concrete I (Undergraduate Level):
This is an introductory course in the analysis and design of reinforced concrete structures. The mechanical properties of concrete and reinforcement are examined, and basic concepts in the design of concrete structures are introduced. Methods of analysis for structural elements subjected axial, flexural, and shear forces are developed and applied. Design specifications and design procedures, according to current code requirements, are examined and applied to simple design cases. Further issues related to bond stresses, anchorage and development of reinforcement, and creep and shrinkage, are examined. A design project allows students to apply the concepts and procedures presented.
Thesis Projects:
Graduate and undergraduate thesis projects are available in areas relating to the development of advanced analytical procedures, and in the assessment and rehabilitation of concrete structures. Please visit the ‘Research Activities’ of our website (www.civ.utoronto.ca/vector ) for a sample of current projects, or contact us for further details.