TOTAL EXAMINATION PROGRAM
PEO Syllabus of Examinations, 2004 Edition
STRUCTURAL ENGINEERING
PROFESSIONAL EXAMS – SPECIFIC TO STRUCTURAL ENGINEERING
GROUP A
GROUP A
07-STR-A1 = 16-CIV-A1 Elementary Structural Analysis
Computation of reactions, shearing forces, normal forces, bending moments, and deformations in determinate structures. Influence lines for moving loads. Moment distribution, slope deflection, and energy methods for indeterminate structures without sidesway.
07-STR-A2 = 16-CIV-A2 Elementary Structural Design
Limit states design concepts. Loading due to use and occupancy, snow, wind, and earthquake. Design of tension members, beams, and columns in timber and steel. Design of timber connections and simple welded and bolted connections in steel. Design of determinate reinforced concrete beams and columns.
07-STR-A3 = 16-CIV-A4 Geotechnical Materials and Analysis
Materials: Origin of soils, soil identification and classification. Compaction. Permeability, pore water pressure and effective stress. Compressibility and consolidation. Shear strength, stress paths, and critical states. Frost action. Associated laboratory tests.
Analysis: Elastic stress distribution, settlements, times of settlements. Introductory analysis of lateral earth pressures, bearing capacity, and slopes. Seepage; well flow and confined 2-D flow problems.
07-STR-A4 Advanced Structural Analysis
Analysis of statically indeterminate structures, including trusses, beams, frames, and arches. Formulation of flexibility (force) and stiffness (displacement) methods of analysis. Introduction to finite element analysis.
07-STR-A5 = 16-CIV-B2 Advanced Structural Design
Limit states design of steel members and connections in continuous framing; of slabs and footings in reinforced concrete, of pre‑stressed concrete members and assemblies; and of composite steel‑concrete construction. Influence of creep and shrinkage in concrete construction.
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07-STR-A6-1 = 07-STR-B3 Applications of Finite Elements
Introduction to discretization techniques for solving Civil Engineering problems. The finite element method including; derivation of element and global force-displacement equations employing both the variational and direct stiffness methods, criteria for selection of approximating functions, available finite elements, general constitutive relations, substructure analysis and constraint equations, numerical methods of solution.
07-STR-A6-2 = 07-STR-B9 Advanced Structural Mechanics
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 of beams are also covered, as is elementary plate bending theory. Energy methods including virtual work, potential energy, strain energy, and related approaches. Importance of dynamic loads in the design of structures.
07-STR-A6-3 = 07-STR-B10 Earthquake Engineering
Structural dynamics related to practical analysis of earthquake-resisting structures. Analysis of single-degree systems include: free vibration, response to time-dependent forces, response to earthquake support motions, response spectra, hysteresis models, and computation of inelastic response. Concepts of energy dissipation, ductility, and inelastic displacement demands. Multi-degree building systems. Earthquake design provisions in national codes including: design loads, and special provisions for earthquake-resisting reinforced concrete and structural steel systems and members.
GROUP B
07-STR-B1 = 16-CIV-B3 Geotechnical Design
Characterization of natural deposits, subsurface investigation, and field measurements. Design procedures for settlement and stability of shallow and deep foundation systems in soil and rock. Design of excavations and retaining structures; slopes and embankments. Geoenvironmental design topics covering seepage through dams and landfills and the control of seepage through the use of filters and low permeability layers including the use of geosynthetic liners and filters.
07-STR-B2 = 16-CIV-B8 Management of Construction
Size and structure of Canadian design and construction sectors. Methods of project delivery, project management, and organizational form. Site investigation. Estimating and bidding, project planning, scheduling and control, activity planning. Safety practices and regulations, insurance, quality assurance and control. Labour relations. Contract administration. Litigation.
07-STR-B3 Applications of Finite Elements
Introduction to discretization techniques for solving Civil Engineering problems. The finite element method including; derivation of element and global force-displacement equations employing both the variational and direct stiffness methods, criteria for selection of approximating functions, available finite elements, general constitutive relations, substructure analysis and constraint equations, numerical methods of solution.
07-STR-B4 Structural Materials
Linear and nonlinear material behavior, time-dependent behavior; structural and engineering properties of structural metals; behavior of wood; production and properties of concrete; bituminous materials, ceramics, plastics; advanced composite materials; cements and aggregates: types, chemistry, microstructure.
07-STR-B5 Foundation Engineering
Design of spread footings, rafts and pile foundations according to modern professional practice. Procedures for estimation of bearing capacity and settlements, both immediate and long term, design of structures associated with foundation excavations, drainage and site developments such as braced cuts, retaining walls and anchored sheet pile bulkheads. The role of geological history, penetration testing and simple index properties in prediction of foundation performance.
07-STR-B6 Building Engineering and Services
Functioning of the building enclosure: demonstration of the behaviour of building elements and their sub-assemblies under differential temperature and pressure stresses; fundamentals of acoustics; nature and use of building materials; response of building materials to climatic cycles, radiation, precipitation, heating and cooling; principles of building service systems, including electrical, gas, communications, service-water supply and distribution; introduction to plans, codes, and standards for utility distribution systems.
07-STR-B7 Forensic Engineering and Rehabilitation
Mechanisms of degradation of structures and forensic assessment of deteriorated structures; structural health monitoring and non-destructive evaluation of structures; repair strategies for deteriorated structures; designing stabilizing and strengthening techniques for structural elements.
07-STR-B8 Architectural Design and Engineering
The range of requirements that drive a building’s design including architecture, engineering, constructability, building codes, and budget. The influence of technology, energy conservation, and environmental constraints on built form. Integration of structural and mechanical systems into building types including residential, office, commercial, and retail.
07-STR-B9 Advanced Structural Mechanics
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 of beams are also covered, as is elementary plate bending theory. Energy methods including virtual work, potential energy, strain energy, and related approaches. Importance of dynamic loads in the design of structures.
07-STR-B10 Earthquake Engineering
Structural dynamics related to practical analysis of earthquake-resisting structures. Analysis of single-degree systems include: free vibration, response to time-dependent forces, response to earthquake support motions, response spectra, hysteresis models, and computation of inelastic response. Concepts of energy dissipation, ductility, and inelastic displacement demands. Multi-degree building systems. Earthquake design provisions in national codes including: design loads, and special provisions for earthquake-resisting reinforced concrete and structural steel systems and members.
07-STR-B11 = 98-CIV-A5 Hydraulic Engineering
Dimensional analysis and hydraulic models. Application of continuity, momentum and energy principles. Steady, closed conduit flow in single pipes and pipe networks. Steady, open-channel flow under uniform and gradually varied conditions, control sections, hydraulic jumps, and energy dissipaters. Hydraulic transients; surges and water hammer in closed conduits, surface waves in open channels. Concepts and principles of turbo machinery, especially centrifugal pumps; similarity relations and cavitation; operation of pump-and-pipe systems.
Introductory concepts of hydraulic structures, including environmental aspects of hydraulic works and water quality management.
COMPLEMENTARY STUDIES
11-CS-1 Engineering Economics
Basic concepts of engineering economics through understanding of the theoretical and conceptual financial project analysis. Types and applications of engineering economic decisions. Capital, cash flow, and the time value of money concepts. Nominal and effective interest rates when considering loans, mortgages, and bonds. The application of present worth analysis, annual equivalent analysis and rate of return analysis in evaluating independent projects, comparing mutually exclusive projects, analyzing lease vs. buy alternatives and making decisions. After-tax financial analysis requiring an understanding of capital cost allowance (depreciation) and corporate income tax. Understanding methods of financing and capital budgeting. Break-even, sensitivity and risk analyses.
11-CS-2 Engineering in Society – Health and Safety
The duties and legal responsibilities for which engineers are accountable; safety laws and regulations; and a basic knowledge of potential hazards and their control: biological hazards – bacteria, viruses; chemical hazards - gases, liquids and dusts; fire and explosion hazards; physical hazards – noise, radiation, temperature extremes; safety hazards – equipment operation; workplace conditions - equity standards, human behaviour, capabilities, and limitations; managing safety and health through risk management, safety analyses, and safety plans and programs; practices and procedures to improve safety. The roles and social responsibilities of an engineer from a professional ethics point of view, as applied in the context of Canadian values. The integration of ethics into engineering practice, and its effect on public safety and trust.
11-CS-3 Sustainability, Engineering and the Environment
Basic knowledge of soil, water and air quality engineering: soil and water interaction, water supply issues, human activities and their interaction on soil, air and water resources. Fundamentals of: soil erosion, water quality, atmospheric pollution (carbon and nitrogen cycle), climate change, risk assessment. Basic knowledge of renewable energy sources: solar, photovoltaic, wireless electricity, thermal, wind, geothermal, and biofuels. Introduction to renewable materials engineering; nano materials, new material cycles. Eco-product development, and product life cycle assessment; recycling technologies; reuse of products; design for disassembly, recycling, e-waste, and reverse manufacturing. Consumption patterns; transportation; environmental communication; consumer awareness. Optimized energy and resources management. Sustainable methods: sustainability indicators; life cycle assessment; regulatory aspects of environmental management, ecological planning.
11-CS-4 Engineering Management
Introduction to management principles and their impact upon social and economic aspects of engineering practice. Engineering management knowledge topics including: market research, assessment and forecasting; strategic planning; risk and change management; product, service and process development; engineering projects and process management; financial resource management; marketing, sales and communications management; leadership and organizational management; professional responsibility. New paradigms and innovative business models, including: sustainable production, products, service systems and consumption; best practices and practical examples of successful implementations of sustainable scientific and engineering solutions.