DILS-Totul Despre Cursuri

TECHNICAL UNIVERSITY OF CIVIL ENGINEERING BUCHAREST
TUCEB

DEPARTMENT OF

CIVIL ENGINEERING

Language of instruction: English

ECTS STUDENT GUIDE

2003

Field: ENGINEERING
Specialization: CIVIL ENGINEERING IN ENGLISH (IC. E)
Education form: ENGINEERS FULL-TIME INSTRUCTION
STUDY PERIOD : 5 YEARS

Notations: C course ; S - seminar; L - laboratory; P - project or practice; SI- individual study: TO
- total hours per week; CR credits granted; E exam; C assessment.

Semester 1
Item
No.
Discipline C S L P SI TO C
R
Prerequisite Exam.
form
1. Analysis I 3 2 - - 4 9 6 E
2. Linear Algebra and
Analytical Geometry I

2

2

-

-

4

8

5

E
3. Computer Science (CS) 2 - 2 - 2 6 3 C
4. Descriptive Geometry I 2 - 1 - 3 6 3 E
5. Chemistry (Ch) 2 - 1 - 2 5 3 E
6. Surveying 3 - 2 - 2 7 5 E
7. Humanity course I 2 - - - - 2 1 C
8. English language I 2 - 2 - 3 7 3 C
9. Physical Education I* - (2) - - - (2) - -

T O T A L

18

4

8

-

20

50

29

5E + 3C

Semester 2
Item
No.
Discipline C S L P SI T
O
C
R
Prerequisite Exam.
form
1. Analysis II (A II) 3 2 - - 4 9 5 E
2. Linear Algebra &
Analytical
Geometry II

2

2

-

-

4

8

4

E
3. Descriptive Geometry II 1 - 1 - 1 3 2 C
4. Physics I 2 - 1 - 1 4 2 E
5. Building Materials 3 - 2 - 2 7 4 E
6. Mechanics I 3 2 - - 4 9 6 E
7. Engineering Graphics I - - 2 - 2 4 2 C
8. English language II 2 - 2 - 2 6 3 C
9. Physical Education I* - (2) - - - (2) 1 (C)
10 Surveying Practice - - - 2x
30
- - 2 C

T O T A L

16

6

8

-

20

50

31
5E + 4C
+(1C)

Semester 3
Item
No.
O
C
R
Prerequisite Exam.
form
1. Advanced Mathematics 3 2 - - 3 8 5 E
2. Physics II 3 - 1 - 2 6 5 E
3. Mechanics II 3 2 - - 5 10 6 E
4. Engineering Graphics II - - 2 - 1 3 2 C
5. Programming Languages 2 - 2 - 2 6 3 C
6. Strength of Materials I 3 3 - - 6 12 7 E
7. Humanity course II 2 - - - - 2 1 C
8. English language III - 2 - - 1 3 1 C
9. Physical Education II* - (2) - - - (2) - -

T O T A L

16

9

5

-

20

50

30

4E + 4C

Semester 4
Item
No.
O
C
R
Prerequisite Exam.
form
1. Numerical Analysis 2 2 - - 2 6 3 E
2. Engineering Geology 2 - 1 - 1 4 3 E
3. Strength of Materials II (SM
II)
3 3 - - 6 12 7 E
4. Structural Analysis I 3 3 - - 6 12 7 E
5. Fluid Mechanics I 3 - 2 - 3 8 5 E
6. Architecture & Urban
Planning

2

-

2

-

1

5

3

C
7. English language IV - 2 - - 1 3 1 C
8. Physical Education II* - (2) - - - (2) 1 (C)

T O T A L

15

10

5

-

20

50

30
5E + 2C
+(1C)

Semester 5
Item
No.
Discipline C S L P SI TO CR Prerequisite Exam.
form
1. Structural Analysis II 3 3 - - 5 11 7 E
2. Reinforced and Prestressed
Concrete I
3 2 - - 5 10 7 E
3. Buildings 3 - - 2 2 7 3
3Pr
E+Pr
4. Transport Engineering 2 - 1 - 1 4 2 C
5. River Basin Planning 2 - 1 - 1 4 2 C
6. Elasticity and Plasticity (EP) 2 2 - - 3 7 3 (SM II) E
7. Fluid Mechanics II 2 - 2 - 3 7 3 E

T O T A L

1
7

7

4

2

20

50

30
5E+2C
+1Pr

Semester 6
Item
No.
O
CR Prerequisit
e
Exam.
form
1. Reinforced and
Prestressed
Concrete II (RPC II)
3 2 - - 4 9 5 E
2. Structural Dynamics (SD) 3 2 - - 4 9 5 (SA II) E
3. Soil Mechanics I 3 - 2 - 4 9 5 E
4. Steel Structures I 3 2 - - 4 9 5 E
5. Sanitary Engineering 3 - - 2 2 7 2
2Pr
E+Pr
6. Bridges 3 - - 2 2 7 4 C
7. Practice I - - - 3x3
0
- - 2 C

T O T A L

18

6

2

4

20

50

30
5E+2C+
+1Pr

Semester 7
Item
No.
O
CR Prerequisit
e
Exam.
form
1. Soil Mechanics II (SMe II) 2 - - 2 3 7 3
2Pr
E+Pr
2. Reinforced Concrete
Structures I
3 - - 3 5 11 4
3Pr
(RPC II) E+Pr
3. Earthquake Engineering
(EE)
3 2 - - 4 9 5 (SD) E
4. Construction Machines 2 - - - 1 3 2 C
5. Enterprise Economics 2 - - - 1 3 2 C
6. Computer Methods in Civil
Engineering
2 - 2 - 2 6 3 C
7. Equipments for Buildings I 3 - - - 2 5 3 C
8. Steel structures II (SS II) 2 - - 2 2 6 2
1Pr
E+Pr

T O T A L

19

2

2

7

20

50

30
4E+4C+
3Pr

Semester 8
Item
No.
O
CR Prerequisit
e
Exam.
form
1. Construction Engineering 3 - - 3 3 9 3
2Pr
E+Pr
2. Foundations Engineering 3 - - 3 5 11 3
3Pr
(SMe II) E+Pr
3. Construction
Management
3 - - 3 3 9 3
2Pr
E+Pr
4. Equipments for Buildings
II
2 - - - 1 3 2 C
5. Finite Element 3 2 - - 4 9 5 (EP) E
Method(FEM)
6. Structural Reliability and
Risk Analysis (SRR)
3 2 - - 4 9 5 (EE) E
7. Practice II - - - 3x3
0
- - 2 C

T O T A L

17

4

-

9

20

50

30
5E+2C+
3Pr

Semester 9
Item
No.
Discipline C S L P SI TO CR Prerequisit
e
Exam.
form
1. Reinforced Concrete
Structures II
3 - - 3 4 10 4
3Pr
E+Pr
2. Building Design 3 - - 3 4 10 3
3Pr
E+Pr
3. Advanced Steel Design 3 - - 3 4 10 3
3Pr
(SS II) E+Pr
4. Wood Structures 2 - 1 - 2 5 3 E
5. Advanced Structural
Analysis
2 1 - - 3 6 4 (FEM) i
(SRR)
E
6. Nonlinear Analysis of
Structures
2 1 - - 3 6 4 C

T O T A L

15

2

1

9

20

47

30
5E+1C+
3Pr

Semester 10
Item
No.
Discipline C S L P SI TO C
R
Prerequisit
e
Exam.
form
1. Design Synthesis - - - 3,
5
2,
5
6 5 C
2. Elaboration of the Diploma
Project

-

-

-

24
,5

17
,5

42

25

275 CR

A/R

T O T A L

-

-

-

28

20

50

30

1C+1A/R

Compulsory disciplines for passing from 1
st
to 2
nd
year
No. of credits
- Analysis I 6
- Linear Algebra & Analytical Geometry 5
- Descriptive Geometry I 3
- Mechanics I 6
- Engineering Graphics 2
- Surveying Practice 2
Total 24

Compulsory disciplines for passing from 2
nd
to 3
rd
year
1
st
year disciplines No. of credits
- Analysis II 5
- Linear algebra & Analytical Geometry II 4
- Descriptive Geometry II 2
- Physics I 2
- Chemistry 3
Total 16
2
nd
year disciplines
- Advanced Mathematics 5
- Mechanics II 6
- Strength of Materials I 7
- Strength of Materials II 7
- Structural Analysis I 7
- Fluid Mechanics I 5
Total :37

SYLLABUSES

Technical fields of specialization

STRUCTURES

COURSE UNIT DESCRIPTION

Course No. 1
Course title: Analysis
Semester: 1

Course type: Number of credits: 6
Lecture: 3 hours/week
Tutorial: 2 hours/week

Lecturer : Professor Mihai VOICU

University / Department :
Technical University of Civil Engineering of Bucharest
Department of Civil Engineering
Bd. Lacul Tei 124, Sector 2, RO 72302, Bucharest, Romania
Tel. (+40) -21- 2421208, Fax (+40) -21-2420781

Status of the course in the study program: Compulsory course.

Course description:
Sequences and series of real numbers.
Real functions of one real variable.
Sequences and series of functions.
Metric spaces: principle of contraction.
Functions of several variables: Taylor's formula, local extreme.

Objectives of the course:
Students get necessary knowledge of Advanced Mathematics and
fundamental courses of Civil Engineering.

Teaching method:
Lectures and tutorials.

Prerequisites:
Basic knowledge on Mathematics high school.

Teaching aids:
Textbooks written for this purpose.

Examination:
Written and oral examination.

Bibliography: 1.TOMA I. : Mathematical Analysis, vol. 3,4,5, TUCEB, Bucharest,1991.


Course No. 2
Course title: Linear Algebra and Analytical Geometry
Semester: 1
Course type: Number of credits:
Lecture: 2 hours / week 5
Tutorial: 2 hours / week

Lecturer :Professor Sever-Angel POPESCU

Tel. (+40) -21 - 2421208, Fax (+40)-2 1- 2420781


Course description:
Vector algebra. Linear spaces. Linear transformations. Matrices and linear systems. Gauss' method and
applications. Scalar products. Gram-Schmidt's procedure and applications. Eigenvalues and eigenvectors.
Orthogonal and symmetric transformations. Bilinear forms and tensors. Quadratic forms and applications.

The student should obtain fundamental knowledge of 3-dimensional geometric vector space, n-dimensional
real vector space and of linear transformations defined on these spaces.

Teaching method:Lectures and tutorials.

Prerequisites:Basic knowledge of Algebra high school.

Teaching aids:Textbooks are available for students.

Examination:Written and oral examination.

Bibliography:
VOICU M.: Linear Algebra, TUCEB, Bucharest, 1992.
GOTSONIU N.M., POPESCU S. A.: How to solve problems in Linear Algebra, TUCEB, Bucharest, 1993.
LANG S.: Linear Algebra, Springer- Verlag, 1986.
PROSKURYAKOV I. V.: Problems in Linear Algebra, Mir Publishers, Moscow, 1978.


Course No. 3
Course title: Computer Science
Semester: 1

Laboratory: 2 hours / week

Lecturer : Lector Ion MIERLUS

Tel. (+40)- 21- 2421208, Fax (+40)- 21- 2420781


Course description:Computer fundamentals. Hardware and software. Working principles.
Computer networks. Local and wide area networks. Internet.
Software classes. Operating systems. WINDOWS.,UNIX, LINUX.
Web Page. Creating a HTML ( Hyper Text Markup Language ) Web Page.
MS-Office. Text editor. MS-Word. Presentation editor. MS-PowerPoint.
Spreadsheets. MS-Excel, Data bases. MS-ACCESS.
Mathematical analysis and algebraic computation. MathCAD.

The student should obtain theoretical and practical knowledge for computer using.

Teaching method:
Lectures and computer activity.

Prerequisites:
Basic knowledge of Mathematics.

Teaching aids:
Textbooks are available for students.

Examination:
Practical computer using and oral examination

Bibliography:
CRISTEA Gh.: Computer Science. Lecture notes, TUCEB, 1998.
*** MS-Windows Users Guide, Microsoft Press, 1994.
***MS-Office Users Guide, Microsoft Press, 1994.
*** MathCAD Users Guide, MathSoft Inc., 1993.


Course No. 4
Course title: Descriptive Geometry
Semester:1
Lecture: 2 hours/week 3
Laboratory: 1 hour/week

Lecturer : Assist. professor Monica GHEORGHIU

Tel. (+40) 1 - 2421208, Fax (+40) 1 - 2420781

Status of the course in the study program:Compulsory course.

Course description:
The conical, cylindrical, orthogonal, and oblique projection methods.. Projection properties.
Double and triple orthogonal projections of the point, line and plane.
Methods of Descriptive geometry: Changing planes, revolution, swinging.
Solids: representations, intersection of planes with solids, developments.

The student must achieve knowledge of Descriptive Geometry, skills of representing in a graphical manner
solids and structures, and develop space sight abilities.

Teaching method:
Lectures and practical activity.

Prerequisites:
Basic knowledge of Plane and Space Geometry.

Teaching aids:
Lecturer's handouts.

Examination:

Bibliography:
1. TEODORESCU ST.: Geometrical Representations, vol I, TUCEB,Bucharest.
2. PARE/LOVING/ HILL/ PARE : Descriptive Geometry, Macmillan Publishing Company, New York,
1987.


Course No. 5
Course title: Chemistry
Semester 1
Course type : Number of credits
Laboratory: 1 hour / week

Lecturer: Assoc. professor Monica Maria DINU

University / Department:
Technical University of Civil Engineering
Bd. Lacul Tei 24, sect. 2, RO 72302, Bucharest

Status of the course in the study program:
Compulsory course
Compulsory laboratory

Course description:
Fundamentals of Atomic Structure
Chemical Bonds and Intermolecular Forces
Chemical Thermodynamics
Chemical Kinetics and Chemical Equilibrium. Phase Equilibrium
The States of Matter
Homogenous and Heterogeneous Disperse Systems. Surface Phenomena. Colloids.

Laboratory description:
pH. Acid-base indicators
The Acid-base titration
The hardness of water. Water qualitative analysis
The cooling curves. The thermal phase diagram.
Factors affecting the rate of reactions. Finding out the order of reaction
Adsorption of acetic acid on activated charcoal.
Colloids.

Objective of the course:
The student will get basic knowledge of general and physical chemistry required for a
better understanding of building materials

Teaching method:
Classical lectures combined with practical examples

Examination methods:Written examination

Bibliography:
Monica Dinu, Chemistry, Publistar, Bucureti, 2000
James E. Brady; Gerard E. Humiston, General Chemistry, John Wiley & Sons, 1989
V. B. John, Introduction to Engineering Materials, Mac Millan Publishing Company,1990 (third edition)


Course No. 6
Course title : Surveying
Semester: 1

Lecturer : Assist. professor Dan POPESCU

Tel. (+40) 1 - 2421208, Fax (+40) 1 - 2420781


Course description:
General notions. Plans and maps. The theory of error measurement. The theodolite. Method of planimetric
survey and details survey. Tachimetric survey. Levelling survey. Surveying works on construction sites.

The student should obtain knowledge of theoretical fundamentals and practical methods of surveying.

Teaching method:
Lectures and laboratory activity

Prerequisites:

Teaching aids:

Examination:

Bibliography:
TAMAIOAGA GH. Planimetric Survey, TUCEB, Bucharest, 1994
TAMAIOAGA GH. Levelling and Tachymetric Survey, TUCEB, Bucharest, 1994
TAMAIOAGA GH. Surveying Works on Construction Sites, TUCEB, 1994
EVETT J. B. Surveying , John Wiley and Sons, N.Y., 1979.


Course No. 7
Course title : Humanity courses
Semester:1
Lecture : 2 hours / week 1

Lecturer : Assoc. professor Zoia MANOLESCU

Tel. (+40)-21 - 2421208, Fax (+40)-2 1 - 2420781


Course description:
Main topics are: Manners; Food and drink; Leisure time; Youth culture;English as an international language.

Provide the students with new ideas and experiences, and encourage them to show sympathy for people of
other cultures.
Develop students capacity to reach detailed perception of differences
and similarities between their own culture and others culture.

Teaching method:
Lectures and workshops.

Prerequisites:
Basic cultural knowledge.

Teaching aids:
Books, audio and video tapes.

Examination:
Oral examination.

Bibliography:
TOMALIN B., STEMPLESKY S., CUP.: Cultural Awareness.
LAVERY C., Phoenix: Focus on Britain
MARSDEN B., MDVER N., BBC English: People and places
SHEERIN S., SEATH J., WHITE G., CUP.: Spotlight on Britain
FALK R., CUP.: Spotlight on USA
HOFSTEDE G.: Management of multicultural structures, Economica, Publishers Bucharest, 1996


Course No. 8
Course title: English Language
Semester: 1

Seminar: 2 hours/week


Tel. (+40) -21-2421208, Fax (+40) -21-2420781


Course description:
Provides grammar revision and extension, covering the "problem areas" that upper-intermediate students still
find difficult.
Provides lexical development and focuses on study skills and language
awareness.
Integrates skill, especially communication skills, with an emphasis on real-world tasks.
Provides stimulating and varied listening and reading material.

To help the students to improve their knowledge of English and increase their
learning autonomy.

Teaching method:
Lectures, seminars and workshops.

Prerequisites:
At least an intermediate level of English.

Teaching aids:

Examination:

Bibliography:
Distinction, FOLEY M., HALL D., Nelson, 1993
Headway Upper-intermediate, J.& I. SOARS, OUP, 1987
Fast Forward 3, BLACK V. et al,: OUP, 1986
Academic Writing Course, JORDAN R.R., Collins E.L.T., editura 1990.


Course No. 1

Course title : Analysis:
Semester: 2

Lecturer :.Professor Mihai VOICU

Bd. Lacul Tei 124, Sector 2, RO 72302, Bucharest, Romania,
Tel. (+40)-2 1- 2421208, Fax (+40)-21-2420781


Course description:
Riemann's integral: applications to Geometry and Mechanics.
Generalized(improper) integrals.
Integrals depending on a parameter: Euler's functions.
Curvilinear integrals.
Multiple and surface integrals: Gauss and Stokes formulas.
Ordinary differential equations: methods of integration.
Ordinary differential systems: Cauchy problem.

Students get necessary knowledge on Advanced Mathematics and fundamental courses of Civil
Engineering.

Teaching method:

Prerequisites:
Knowledge of Elementary analysis and Linear Algebra and Differential Geometry.

Teaching aids:
Textbooks written for this purpose.

Examination:

Bibliography:
1.TOMA I. : Mathematical Analysis, Vol. 3,4,5, TUCEB, Bucharest, 1991.


Course No. 2
Course title : Linear Algebra and Analytical Geometry
Semester: 2

Lecturer : Professor Sever-Angel POPESCU

Tel. (+40)-2 1- 2421208, Fax (+40)-2 1-2420781


Course description:
Straight lines and conics. The canonical forms of conics. Planes and straight lines in space. Angles and
distances. Spheres and other quadric surfaces. Curves in space. Frenet's reference system. Curvature.
Torsion. Frenet's formulas. Surfaces. The fundamental forms of Gauss and applications.

The students obtain fundamental knowledge of the 3-dimensional analytical geometry fundamentals and
some introductory notions in the differential geometry of curves and surfaces.

Teaching method:

Prerequisites:
Basic knowledge of high school Geometry and of Linear Algebra.

Teaching aids:

Examination:

Bibliography:
VOICU M.: Analytical and Differential Geometry, TUCEB, Bucharest, 1992.
POGORELOV A.V.: Analytical Geometry, Mir Publishers, Moscow, 1980.
KLETENIK D.,: Problems in Analytical Geometry, Mir Publishers, Moscow, 1981.
ATANASIU GH.,. MUNTEANU GH., POSTOLACHE M.: Linear algebra, analytical and differential
geometry and differential equations, ALL, Publishers, Bucharest, 1994.


Course No. 3
Course title : Descriptive Geometry
Semester: 2
Lecture: 1 hour/week 2
Tutorial: 1 hour/week

Lecturer :Assist. professor Monica GHEORGHIU

Tel. (+40)-2 1-2421208, Fax (+40) -21-2420781


Course description:
Perspective projection.
Oblique and orthogonal axonometric projection.
General ruled surfaces and ruled surfaces with directing plane used in constructions.
Horizontal projections used for solving building problems.

The student must achieve knowledge of Descriptive Geometry, skills of representing solids and constructive
structures in a graphical manner and develop space sight abilities.

Teaching method:

Prerequisites:
Basic knowledge of Plane and Space Geometry.

Teaching aids:
Lecturer's handouts.

Examination:
Written and oral examination

Bibliography:
1. TEODORESCU ST.: Geometrical Representations, Vol II, TUCEB, Bucharest.
2. PARE/LOVING/ HILL/PARE : Descriptive Geometry, Macmillan Publishing Company, New York,
1987.


Course No. 4
Course title : Physics
Semester: 2

Lecturer : Assoc. professor Mircea BECIU

Tel. (+40)-2 1-2421208, Fax (+40)-2 1- 2420781


Course description:
Dimensional analysis.
Elements of classical mechanics.
The theory of special relativity.
Oscillations and waves.
Thermodynamics and applications.

The student should obtain knowledge of Mechanics and Thermodynamics theoretical fundamentals and
should become acquainted with some of their applications.

Teaching method:
Lectures, and laboratory sessions.

Prerequisites:
High school knowledge of Physics and knowledge of Mathematics.

Teaching aids:

Examination:

Bibliography:
FEYNMAN R.P.: Lecture Notes on Physics, -Vol.1


Course No.5
Course title : Civil Engineering Materials
Semester: 2

Lecturer : Assoc. professor Florica PAUL

Tel. (+40)-2 1-2421208, Fax (+40)-2 1-2420781


Course description:
Physical and mechanical properties of building materials.
Materials and components of natural rocks.
Binding materials : air hardening lime, hydraulic limes, gypsum and Portland cement.
Building mortars and concretes.
Materials and items of glass and ceramics.
Metals and alloys .
Organic materials : bitumen, polymers and polymer-based materials.
Heat and acoustic insulating materials and components.
Composite materials.

The student should obtain a basic knowledge on material behavior, available materials and on material
processing and protection against deterioration and failure.

Teaching method:
Lectures and laboratory sessions.

Prerequisites:
Basic knowledge of Chemistry.

Teaching aids:

Examination:
Written and oral examinations.

Bibliography:
PAUL F. : "Building Materials", TUCEB, Bucharest, 1992.


Course No. 6
Course title : Mechanics
Semester: 2

Lecturer : Professor Vasile SZOLGA

Tel. (+40)-2 1 - 2421208, Fax (+40)-2 1-2420781


Course description:
Systems of forces in plane and in space, equivalent systems.
Equilibrium of particles and rigid bodies.
Analysis of statically determinate structures: frames and trusses.
Kinematics of particles and rigid bodies.

The student should obtain knowledge on theoretical fundamentals of Mechanics.

Teaching method:

Prerequisites:
Basic knowledge of vector Analysis and high school Mathematics.

Teaching aids:

Examination:

Bibliography:
SZOLGA V.: Theoretical Mechanics, Part one : Statics, TUCEB, Bucharest,1994.
SZOLGA V.: Theoretical Mechanics, Part two: Kinematics ,TUCEB, Bucharest, 1993.
PETCU V.: Theoretical Mechanics , Vol.I, Statics of particles. Statics of rigid bodies. Kinematics of
particles, TUCEB, Bucharest,1991 .


Course No. 7
Course title: Engineering Graphics
Semester: 2
Tutorial: 2 hours/week 2

Lecturer : Assit. Professor Mirela CHELCEA

Tel. (+40) -21- 2421208, Fax (+40)-2 1- 2420781

Status of the course in the study program: Compulsory tutorials.

Course description:
Representation of reinforced concrete, masonry, wood and metal construction elements.

The student must achieve skills to design and draw construction elements.

Teaching method:
Tutorials.

Prerequisites:
Knowledge of Descriptive Geometry (orthographic projection).

Teaching aids:
Lecturer's handouts and examples.

Examination:
Project.

Bibliography:
Technical drawing guide, TUCEB, Bucharest, 1982
LUZADDER W., DUFF J.: "Fundamentals of Engineering Graphics" , 1989, New Jersey.
EIDE A.R., JENISON R.D.: "Engineering Graphics. Fundamentals", McGraw Hill Book Company.
International, European and Romanian technical standards for technical drawing and writing.


Course No. 8
Course title : English Language
Semester: 2
Seminar: 2 hours/week

Lecturer : Assoc. Professor Zoia MANOLESCU, PhD

Tel. (+40)-2 1-2421208, Fax (+40) -21-2420781


Course description:
Provides grammar revision and extension, covering the "problem areas" that upper-intermediate students still
find difficult.
Provides lexical development and focuses on study skills and language awareness.
Integrates skill, especially communication skills, with an emphasis on real-world tasks.
Provides stimulating and varied listening and reading material.

To help the students to improve their knowledge of English and increase their learning autonomy.

Teaching method:
Lectures, seminars and workshops.

Prerequisites:
At least an intermediate level of English.

Teaching aids:

Examination:

Bibliography:
1. FOLEY M., HALL D. Distinction, Nelson, 1993
2. J.& I. SOARS Headway Upper-intermediate OUP.
3. BLACK V. et al, Fast Forward 3, OUP
4. JORDAN R.R., Academic Writing Course. COLLINS E.L.T.


Course No. 1
Course title: Advanced Mathematics
Semester: 3

Lecturer : Lector Viorel PETREHUS

Tel. (+40)-2 1- 2421208, Fax (+40)-2 1- 2420781


Course description:
Complex functions: holomorphic functions, conformal mappings, series expansions, the theory of residues.
Fourier series, Fourier and Laplace transformations.
Variational Calculus: the Euler and Poisson equations for one and two dimensional problems.
The partial differential equations: canonical forms, the Cauchy problem for hyperbolic and parabolic
equations, mixed problems, harmonic functions.
Probability theory: the definition and examples, simple random variables.

The student should obtain basic knowledge of Advanced Mathematics needed in Civil Engineering,
especially for solving differential equations with partial derivatives.

Teaching method:

Prerequisites:
Basic knowledge of Mathematical Analysis and Linear Algebra.

Teaching aids:

Examination:

Bibliography:
STNSIL O.,BRNZNESCU V. : Special mathematics, ALL, Publishers,1994.
NICOLAU A.: Special mathematics, TUCEB, Bucharest 1989.
PETREHUS V: Lecture notes.
RUDNER V., NICOLESCU C.; Problems of special mathematics, E.D.P., Bucharest, 1982.
Special mathematics. Problems, TUCEB, Bucharest.


Course No. 2
Course title : Physics
Semester:3

Lecturer : Assoc. professor Mircea BECIU

Tel. (+40)-2 1- 2421208, Fax (+40)-21 - 2420781


Course description:
Heat transfer and applications.
The classical theory of the electromagnetism.
Electromagnetic waves.
Elements of modern physics.

The student should obtain knowledge of fundamentals for electromagnetism and modern physics and should
become acquainted with some of their applications.

Teaching method: Lectures, and laboratory sessions.

Prerequisites:
High school knowledge of Physics and knowledge of Mathematics up to the first academic year level.

Teaching aids:

Examination:

Bibliography:
1. BECIU M. ; Lecture Notes on Physics TUCEB, Bucharest, 1992.
2. FEYNMAN R.P., Lecture Notes on Physics, Vol.2 and 3.


Course No.3
Course title : Mechanics
Semester: 3

Lecturer : Professor Vasile SZOLGA

Tel. (+40) -21-2421208, Fax (+40)-21-2420781


Course description:
Kinematics of rigid bodies in plane motions.
General theorems in dynamics of particles and rigid bodies.
Analytical mechanics :D'Alembert's principle, virtual work principle and
Lagrange equations.

The student should obtain knowledge of theoretical fundamentals of mechanics and to apply it.

Teaching method:

Prerequisites:
Basic knowledge of Statics and Kinematics of particles and Mathematics up to the first academic year level.

Teaching aids:

Examination:

Bibliography:
SZOLGA V.: Theoretical Mechanics, Part two: Kinematics TUCEB, Bucharest, 1993.
SZOLGA V.: Theoretical Mechanics, Part three: Dynamics, TUCEB, Bucharest,1993.
SZOLGA V.: Theoretical Mechanics, Part four: Analytical Mechanics, TUCEB, 1993.
PETCU V.: Theoretical Mechanics, Vol II, TUCEB, Bucharest,1992.


Course No. 4
Course title: Engineering Graphics
Semester: 3
Tutorial: 2 hours/week 2

Lecturer : Assist. Professor Mirela CHELCEA

Technical University of Civil Engineering Bucharest
Tel. (+40)-21-2421208, Fax (+40)-21-2420781


Course description:
Representation of the architectural plan of current floors, vertical sections through buildings, facades.

The student must achieve skills to design and draw construction elements.

Teaching method:
Tutorials.

Prerequisites:
Knowledge of Descriptive Geometry (orthographic projection).

Teaching aids:
Lecturer's handouts and examples.

Examination:
Project.

Bibliography:
1.*** Technical drawing guide, TUCEB Bucharest, 1982.
2. LUZADDER W., DUFF J.: Fundamentals of Engineering Graphics , New Jersey, 1989.
3 EIDE A.R., JENISON R.D. et al -0: "Engineering Graphics. Fundamentals", McGraw Hill Book
Company.
4.*** International, European and Romanian technical standards for technical drawing and writing.


Course No. 5
Course title: Programming languages
Semester: 3

Lecturer : Lector Ion MIERLUS

Tel. (+40)-21-2421208, Fax (+40)-21-2420781


Course description:
Programming languages basis. Algorithms. Flowcharts. Pseudo-code.
Structured programming. Object-oriented programming principles.
C/C++ language features. Basic knowledge. C/C++ program structure.
Types of data. Constants. Variables. Statements. Operators.
Expressions. Evaluation statements. Decision statements. Loop statements. Arrays and character strings.
Pointers. Functions. Input/Output devices. Objects and classes.
Basic programming HTML.

The student should obtain theoretical and practical knowledge for program development.

Teaching method:
Lectures and tutorials

Prerequisites:
Basic knowledge of Computer Science.

Teaching aids:

Examination:
Practical development of programs and oral examination.

Bibliography:
CRISTEA Gh. : Programming Languages Notes, TUCEB, 1998.
BJARNE S.: The C++ language, Addison Wesley Pub. Co, 1993.


Course No. 6
Course title : Strength of Materials
Semester: 3
Tutorial : 3 hours / week

Lecturer : Eng. Horia SANDI

Tel. (+40)-21-2421208, Fax (+40)-21-2420781

Compulsory course.

Course description:
Problems of Strength of Materials. Simple actions (Axial action, shear, bending, torsion, longitudinal
shearing). Stresses in inclined sections.
Generalized Hooke's law.

The student should obtain knowledge of theoretical fundamentals and of practical methods for the
determination of the states of stress and strain in structural elements used in Civil Engineering.

Teaching method:

Prerequisites:
Basic knowledge of Applied Mathematics and Theoretical Mechanics.

Teaching aids:

Examination:

Bibliography:
1. SOARE V.M. ; ALDEA C. : Strength of materials, Parts-I/1, I/2, II(1992), III(1993), TUCEB ,
Bucharest.
2. SOARE V.M. ; ALDEA C : Strength of materials. Theory and problems, Vol 3a, 4 (1997), vol 5 (1996),
TUCEB, Bucharest.


Course No. 7
Course title : Humanity Courses
Semester: 3
Lecture: 2 hours/ week 1

Lecturer : Assoc. professor Zoia MANOLESCU, PhD

Tel. (+40)-21-2421208, Fax (+40) 1 - 2420781


Course description:
Main topics are: A glimpse into geography; A slice of history;
United Europe - EEC; Law and order; Political systems; Education; Religion; Family life; Traveling;
Holidays, customs and festivals.

Provide the students with new ideas and experiences, and encourage them to show sympathy for people of
other cultures.
Develop students capacity to reach detailed perception of differences and similarities between their own
culture and others' culture.

Teaching method:
Lectures and workshops.

Prerequisites:

Teaching aids:

Examination:
Written and oral examination, plus a project work.

Bibliography:
TOMALIN B. STEMPLESKI S., Cultural Awareness CUP.
LAVERY C. Focus on Britain , Phoenix.
MARSDEN B., MDVER N.: People and places, BBC English.
SHEERIN S.,SEATH J., WHITE G Spotlight on Britain, CUP.
FALK R.Spotlight on USA , CUP.
HOFSTEDE G.Management of multicultural structures, Economica Publishers, Bucharest, 1996.


Course No. 8
Course title : English Language
Semester:3
Seminar: 2 hours/week 1

Lecturer : Assoc. professor Zoia MANOLESCU, PhD

Tel. (+40)-21-2421208, Fax (+40)-21-2420781

Compulsory course.

Course description:
Using real-life examples and practical exercises, the course is designed to
relate to the needs of most students: improving writing skills, research
techniques and note-taking, how to organize and present different materials, how to prepare
effectively for language exams.

To help students to improve their knowledge of English and their study skills as well as to
increase their learning autonomy.

Teaching method:
Seminars and workshops.

Prerequisites:

Teaching aids:

Examination:

Bibliography:
1. R.R. JORDAN R.R. Academic Writing Course COLLINS E.L.T.
2. WALLACE M.: Study Skills in English.


Course No. 1
Course title : Numerical Analysis
Semester: 4

Lecturer : Professor Alexandru NICOLAU

Tel. (+40)-21-2421208, Fax (+40)-21-2420781

Compulsory course.

Course description:
Interpolation : Numerical derivation :Numerical integration.
Introduction to finite differences method and finite element method for ordinary differential
equations and partial differential equations.

The student should obtain knowledge of theoretical fundamentals of the numerical methods
used in Civil Engineering.

Teaching method:

Prerequisites:

Teaching aids:

Examination:
Written examination.

Bibliography:
1. NICOLAU A.: Numerical analysis, TUCEB, Bucharest, 1997.
2. NICOLAU A.: Numerical analysis, TUCEB., Bucharest, 1982.
3. TOMA I.: Numerical Analysis, T.U.C.E.B., Bucharest, 1995.
4. IACOB C. and all. : Classical and modern mathematics, Tom IV,
Ed.Tehnica, Bucharest, 1983.


Course No. 2
Course title: Engineering Geology
Semester: 4
Laboratory: 1 hour / week

Lecturer : Assoc. professor Radu STANESCU

Tel. (+40)-21-2421208, Fax (+40)-21-2420781

Compulsory course.

Course description:
The Earth: internal structure, gravity, density, magnetism, temperature.
Dynamic processes in the crust: geosynclines, isostasy, plate tectonics.
Earthquakes: intensity, magnitude, effects.
Minerals: structures, physical characters, rock forming minerals.
Igneous, metamorphic and sedimentary rocks: genesis, types, general characters.
Geological structures: folds, foults, joints.
Earth age, stratigraphical column.
Surface processes: weathering, erosion, deposition, landsides.
Ground investigations, geological maps and sections.
Ground treatment and support.

Train the students to have a correct geological approach on ground characteristics.

Teaching aids:
Geological maps, rocks samples, slides.

Examination:
Oral examination.

Bibliography:
1. LEGGET R.F. , HATHEWA A.W. : Geology and Engineers, McGraw-Hill, NY., 1988.
2. BLTH F.G.H., de FREITAS M.H.: A Geology for Engineers, Edward Arnold, London,
UK., (1990)


Course No. 3
Course title : Strength of Materials
Semester: 4

Lecturer : Horia SANDI

Tel. (+40)21-2421208, Fax (+40)-21-2420781

Compulsory course.

Course description:
Strain energy. Theories of strength. Compound stresses. Beams on elastic foundations. Plane
curved bars. Stresses beyond the elastic limit. Buckling. Impact. Complements of Strength of
Materials.

The student should obtain knowledge of theoretical fundamentals and of
practical methods for the determination of the states of stress and strain in structural
elements used in Civil Engineering.

Teaching method:

Prerequisites:
Basic knowledge of Applied Mathematics and Theoretical Mechanics.

Teaching aids:
Textbooks are available for the students.

Examination:

Bibliography:
1) SOARE V.M., ALDEA C. : Strength of materials, Parts-I/1, I/2, II(1992), III(1993),
TUCEB, Bucharest.
2) SOARE V.M. ; ALDEA C : Strength of materials : Theory and problems, Vol 3a, 4
(1997), vol 5 (1996). TUCEB , Bucharest.


Course No. 4
Course title: Structural Analysis
Semester: 4

Lecturer : Professor Valeriu PETCU

Tel. (+40)-21-2421208, Fax (+40)-21-2420781

Compulsory course.

Course description:
Mechanical and geometrical effects of loads applied on structures.
Analysis of statically determinate structures : beams, frames, trusses and arches.
Application of virtual work principle.
Analysis of statically indeterminate structures by the force method.
Application of force method to continuous beams, frames, trusses and arches.

The student should obtain knowledge of theoretical fundamentals and of practical methods
applied for the analysis of statically determinate and statically indeterminate structures used
in Civil Engineering.

Teaching method:

Prerequisites:
Basic knowledge of Theoretical Mechanics and Strength of Materials.

Teaching aids:

Examination:

Bibliography:
1) PETCU V.: Structural Analysis, Vol. I : Statically determinate structures, TUCEB,
Bucharest, 1992

2) PETCU V. : Structural Analysis, Vol. II : Statically indeterminate structures, TUCEB,
Bucharest, 1993.

Course No. 5
Course title : Fluid Mechanics
Semester: 4

Lecturer : Professor Radu Mircea DAMIAN

Tel. (+40)-21-2421208, Fax (+40)-21-2420781

Compulsory course.

Course description:
Physical properties of fluids.
Statics of fluids.
Dynamics of fluids.
Flow in pipes.
Hydraulic machineries.
Open-channel flow.
Fluid jets.
Groundwater flows. Wells and drains.

Introduction to fluid- flows and hydraulic structures applied in Civil
Engineering.

Teaching method:

Prerequisites:
Basic knowledge of Mathematics and Theoretical Mechanics.

Teaching aids:
Computer - Aided Learning software - CALWARE.

Examination:

Bibliography:
*** Computer - Aided Learning software, CALWARE.


Course No. 6
Course title : Architecture and urban planning
Semester: 4

Lecturer : Marta Cristina ZAHARIA
Tel. (+40)-21-2421208, Fax (+40)-21-2420781
Compulsory course.
Course description:
Course 1/2 : Defining Architecture as fact of civilization, professional, scientific &
philosophical approach.
Course 3/4 : Architecture as a structuring space activity
Course 5 : The role of building materials in architecture
Course 6 ; The relationship between architect and engineer
Course 7 ; Architecture as a fact of civilization : The Egyptian and Greek Architecture
Course 8 ; Architecture as a fact of civilization ; The Roman and Byzantine Architecture
Course 9 ; Architecture as a fact of civilization : The Romanesque and Gothic Architecture
Course 10 : Architecture as a fact of civilization : Renaissance and Classical Architecture
Course 11 : Architecture as a fact of civilization : Baroque and Military Architecture
Course 12: Architecture as a fact of civilization : The birth of Modern Architecture
Course 13; Architecture as a fact of civilization : Romanian Architecture
Course 14: Building Types in architecture, characteristics and issues.
The students will get awareness of the architecture issues in building construction, in a
historic approach and in a present day analysis.
Teaching method:
Lectures and slides comments.
Prerequisites:
Basic knowledge of construction techniques.
Teaching aids:
Excerpts and pamphlets upon the course's issues.
Examination:
Bibliography:
CHING, Francis : Architecture- Space, Form, Order. Van Nostrand
Reinhold, New York 1979
CHING, Francis : Building Construction Illustrated, Van Nostrand
Reinhold, New York, 1978
CONWAY, Hazel ; ROENISH, Rowan : Understanding
Architecture, Routledge, New York 1994


Course No. 7
Course title: English Language
Semester: 4
Seminar: 2 hours/week 1


Tel. (+40)-21-2421208, Fax (+40)-21-2420781

Compulsory course.

Course description:
Using real-life examples and practical exercises, the course is designed to
relate to the needs of most students: improving writing skills, research
techniques and note-taking, how to organize and present different materials, how to prepare
effectively for language exams.

To help the students to improve their knowledge of English and their study skills as well as
to increase their learning autonomy.

Teaching method:
Seminars and workshops.

Prerequisites:

Teaching aids:

Examination:

Bibliography:
1. JORDAN R.R.: Academic Writing Course., COLLINS E.L.T.
2. WALLACE M.: Study skills in English.


Course No. 1
Course title : Structural Analysis
Semester: 5

Lecturer : Professor Valeriu PETCU

Tel. (+40) 1 - 2421208, Fax (+40) 1 - 2420781

Compulsory course.

Course description:
Analysis of statically indeterminate structures by the displacement method.
Application of the displacement method using equations of condition.
Application of the displacement method using moment distribution.
Second order analysis of structures.
Analysis of structural stability.

applied for the static and stability analysis of structures used in Civil Engineering.

Teaching method:

Prerequisites:
Knowledge of the first part of Structural Analysis.

Teaching aids:

Examination:

Bibliography:
1. PETCU V.: "Structural Analysis", Vol. I : Statically determinate structures, TUCEB,
Bucharest, 1992.

2. PETCU V. : "Structural Analysis", Vol. II : Statically indeterminate structures, TUCEB,
Bucharest, 1993.


Course No. 2
Course title : Reinforced and Prestressed Concrete
Semester: 5

Lecturer : Assoc. professor Mihai MUNTEANU

Tel. (+40)21-2421208, Fax (+40) -21-2420781

Compulsory course.

Course description:
Mechanical properties of concrete and of reinforcing and pre-stressing steel.
Behaviour of reinforced concrete members. Behaviour stages.
Design and analysis approaches. Limit state design procedure.
Ultimate limit state of strength. Design and analysis of reinforced concrete members
subjected to axial forces, bending moments, torsion and shear forces .

The main objective of the course is to develop the ability of students
to analyze and design reinforced concrete members subjected to
different types of forces in a simple and logical manner, using the basic
principles of statics and some empirical formulas based on experimental results.

Teaching method:

Prerequisites:
Basic knowledge of Statics and Strength of Materials.

Teaching aids:

Examination:
Written and oral examination and practical design test.

Bibliography:
1) CRAINIC L. : "Reinforced concrete, Part I , TUCEB, Bucharest, 1994.


Course No. 3
Course title : Buildings (I)
Semester: 5

Lecturer :.Professor Florin DABIJA

Technical University of Civil Engineering
Tel. (+40)-21-2421208, Fax (+40)-21-2420781

Compulsory course

Course description:
System concept and performance concept applied to buildings.
Modular coordination in building construction.
Agents acting on buildings.
Actions on buildings. Probabilistic approach.
Permanent loads, live loads, climatic loads. Seismic action.
Building substructure : basements and foundations.
Waterproofing of basements and foundations.

Provision of basic knowledge related to building engineering, especially in the field of civil
building construction.

Teaching method:
Lectures and tutorials (project).

Prerequisites:
Basic knowledge of structural analysis, construction materials, technical drawing.

Teaching aids:
Textbooks available.

Examination:
Written and oral.

Bibliography:
1) DABIJA F. : "Buildings" Vol. I, UTCB, Bucharest, 1992
2) DABIJA F. : "Buildings" Vol. II, UTCB, Bucharest, 1994

Course No. 4
Course title : Transport Engineering
Semester: 5
Lecture: 2 hours /week 2
Tutorial: 1 hour / week

Lecturer : Marin CATALIN

Tel. (+40)-21-2421208, Fax (+40)-21-2420781

Compulsory course

Course description:
Classification of transportation systems.
Elements of traffic engineering.
Horizontal alignment of highways and streets.
Vertical alignment of highways and streets.
Highway and street cross-section elements.
Intersections.
Geometric design of parking facilities.
Elements of airport design.
Complementary information concerning geometric elements of railways.

The student should obtain knowledge of basic principles of Transport Engineering and of
practical methods for planning, design and construction of transportation systems.

Teaching method:

Prerequisites:
Basic knowledge of Mathematics, Topography, building materials, Physics, Theoretical
Mechanics, Geotechnics and Foundation Engineering.

Teaching aids:

Examination:
Bibliography:
1. RACANEL I, : Introduction to Transport Engineering, TUCEB Bucharest 1992.


Course No. 5
Course title: River Basin Planning
Semester: 5

Lecturer : Professor Adrian POPOVICI

Tel. (+40)21-2421208, Fax (+40)-21-2420781

Compulsory course.

Course description:
-Aluvial transports
-Natural river
-The flow in river beds
-Networks for river training
-Networks for river beds
-Hydrotechnic schemes of rivers

The students should obtain knowledge of theoretical fundamental and practical methods for river bed
training.
Teaching method:

Prerequisites:
Basic knowledge of engineering in the field of river beds.

Teaching aids:
Textbooks is available for students.

Examination:
Bibliography:
Hncu S. Regularizarea albiilor raurilor. Editura Ceres 1976
Manoliu A.I. Regularizari de rauri si cai de comunicatii pe ape.
Editura didactica si pedagogica 1976
Selarescu Mircea Regularizarea de rauri . Note de curs Institutul de Constructii Bucuresti,
1994.

COURSE UNIT DESCRIPTION:

Lecturer: Assoc. professor Stefan BETEA
University/chair
Chair of Strength of Materials
124, Lacul Tei Bd., RO-72302, Bucharest, Romania
Tel. (+40)- 21-2421202 / 216
Compulsory course
Course description:
Themes hours
Plane Stress in Rectangular Coordinates . 4
Stress Function for Plane Stress Problem 2
The Finite Difference Method for Plane Stress . 2
Plane Stress in Polar Coordinates 4
Elastic Wedge and Elastic Half-plane 2
Circular Plates 4
Plane Plates in Rectangular Coordinates 6
Strain Energy for Plane Plates 2
Revolution Shells Symmetrically Loaded and
Supported
2
Tutorials description:
Plane Stress in Rectangular Coordinates 8
Plane Stress in Polar Coordinates 6
Circular Plates 4
Plane Plates in Rectangular Coordinates 6
Revolution Shells 4
The students will get theoretical fundamentals of Theory of Elasticity and Theory of Plates.
Teaching method: Classical lectures combined with computer applications.
Prerequisites:
Basic knowledge of differential and integral calculus and of strength of materials.
Teaching aids:
Hand written materials and documentation for computer applications.
Examination:
Partial examination (40%) + final examination, written and oral.
Bibliography:
S. TIMOSHENKO, J.N. GOUDIER "Theory of Elasticity", McGraw-Hill 1951

Course No.6
Course unit title : Elasticity and plasticity
Semester : 5

Course type Number of credits:
Lectures: 2 hours/week;Tutorial: : 2 hours/week 3

Course No.7
Course title Fluid Mechanics
Semester: 5

Lecturer : Professor Virgil PETRESCU
Tel. (+40)-21-2421208, Fax (+40)-21-2420781
Elective course.
Course description:
Basic concepts on Fluid Mechanics. Models. The state of stresses within a
fluid. The equilibrium equation for a continuous medium. The Helmholz'
equation. The continuity equation.
The flow of an ideal fluid. The Euler equations. The Bernoulli integrals.
The flow of a viscous fluid. Laminar and turbulent motions. The Navier
- Stokes and Reynolds equations.
The one-dimensional model of the fluid flow. Hydraulic networks.
Branched and annular networks.
Uniform and non-uniform open channel flow. Gradually and rapidly
varied flow. Hydraulic jump. Weirs and sluices.
Groundwater flow. Filtration model. Aquifers and aquitards. Wells and
drains.
The students should obtain knowledge of theoretical fundamentals and practical methods for
the analysis of Fluid Mechanics phenomena encountered in Civil Engineering.

Teaching method:
Lectures and experimental/theoretical applications.
Prerequisites:
Basic knowledge of Fluid Mechanics and Hydraulics.

Teaching aids:

Examination:
Bibliography:
DAMIAN R.M.: Fluid Mechanics, Lecture notes, TUCEB, Bucharest,
1992;
IAMANDI C., PETRESCU V.et al.: Hidraulics of installations. Applications,
Ed. Tehnica, Bucharest, 1985.
IAMANDI C., PETRESCU V. et al.: Hidraulics of installations, Vol. 1, Ed. Tehnica, Bucharest,
1994.


Course No. 1
Course title Reinforced and Prestressed Concrete
Semester: 6

Lecturer :.Assoc. professor Mihai MUNTEANU

Tel. (+40)-21-2421208, Fax (+40)-21-2420781

Compulsory course.

Course description:
Serviceability limit states analysis, deflection control, cracks control,
fatigue.
Behaviour of prestressed concrete members. Pretensioning and
post tensioning.
Analysis and design of prestressed concrete members. Loss of
prestressing. Anchorage.

Developing the ability of students to analyze reinforced concrete members for serviceability
limit states, understanding the basic principles of pre-stressing and calculation of prestressed
concrete members..

Teaching method:

Prerequisites:
Basic knowledge of Statics and Strength of Materials.

Teaching aids:

Examination:
Written and oral examination and practical design test.

Bibliography:
1. CRAINIC L. : "Reinforced concrete, Part I, TUCEB, Bucharest, 1994.


Course No.2
Course title : Structural Dynamics
Semester: 6

Lecturer : Professor Florin MACAVEI

Tel. (+40)-21-2421208, Fax (+40)-21-2420781

Compulsory course.

Course description:
Fundamental aspects of Matrix Structural Analysis. Transformation of coordinate axes. The
flexibility method. The stiffness method. Stiffness method with separable joint
displacements. Fundamental aspects of Dynamics of Structures. SDOF and MDOF systems.
Dynamic response of structural systems. The eigenmode problem.

for the dynamic analysis of structures using matrix methods.

Teaching method:

Prerequisites:
Basic knowledge of Strength of materials and Structural analysis.

Teaching aids:

Examination:

Bibliography:
1. MACAVEI Fl.: Dynamics and matrix analysis of structures, TUCEB,
Bucharest, 1993.
2.. MACAVEI Fl., POTERASU Fl.: Complements of structural dynamics, Ed. Virginia,
Iasi, 1994.


Course No. 3
Course title : Soil Mechanics
Semester: 6

Lecturer : Professor Iacint MANOLIU

Tel. (+40)-21-2421208, Fax (+40)-21-2420781

Compulsory course.

Course description:
Origin and types of soil deposits.
Soil characterization and identification.
Soil minerals.
Soil compaction .
Capillary and adsorbed water.
Free water ; permeability ; seepage theory ; seepage force .
Stresses in soils : the principle of effective stress.
Compressibility and consolidation of soils.
Failure criteria for soils.
Shearing resistance and strength of soils.

The student should get acquainted with basic physical and mechanical
characteristics of soils and perform calculations of the state of stress and strain in soil
deposits.

Teaching method:
Lectures and laboratory works..

Prerequisites: Basic knowledge of theoretical mechanics, strength of materials and of
engineering geology.

Teaching aids: Textbook is available for students.

Examination: Written and oral examination.

Bibliography: 1. MANOLIU I : Soil Mechanics Vol. I, Lecture notes, TUCEB,
Bucharest, 1992

Course No. 4
Course title : Steel Structures
Semester: 6

Lecturer : Assit. Professor Bogdan STEFANESCU

Tel. (+40)-21-2421208, Fax (+40)-21-2420781
Compulsory course.

Course description:
Reliability of steel structures; ultimate limit state method.
Structural steel.
Welded and bolted connections.
Basis of design: members in tension and in compression.
Beams, columns and trusses.
Connections.

Basic knowledge concerning the behavior, analysis and design of steel structures and their
connections.

Teaching method:

Prerequisites:
Basic knowledge of Strength of Materials and Statics.

Teaching aids:

Examination:
Bibliography:
1. KUZMANOVIC B.O., WILLEMS N.: Steel Design for Structural Engineers.
2.*** Constructional Steel Design. An International Guide, Edited by Dowling P.J.
Harding J.E. and Bjorhovde R.
3. DALBAN C., DIMA S.: Steel Structures, Ed.Didactica, Bucharest.
4. SIMINEA P., NEGREI L. : Steel Structures - Limit State Method.
5. ***EUROCODE 3: Design of Steel Structures.
6. *** Romanian Steel Code STAS 10108/0-78.

Course No. 5
Course title: Sanitary Engineering
Semester: 6
Project: 2 hours / week

Lecturer : Professor Alexandru MNESCU

Tel. (+40)-21-2421208, Fax (+40)-21-2420781

Compulsory course.

Course description:
Water collection ( intake ) from natural sources.
Water transportation : aqueducts, pumping stations distribution networks. Water treatment :
clarification and disinfecting .
Service reservoirs of drinking water.
Sewerage network : domestic and rainfall wastewater.
Wastewater treatment plants.

The students should obtain knowledge of theoretical fundamentals and of methods for water
supply and sanitation of localities .

Teaching method:
Lectures and project.

Prerequisites:
Basic knowledge of Fluid mechanics, Chemistry, Reinforced concrete, and mechanics.

Teaching aids:

Examination:

Bibliography:
1. MNESCU Al.: Introduction to Sanitary Engineering , T.U.C.E.B.,
1992.
2. ALEXANDRESCU C, Mnescu Al.: Introduction to Sanitary Engineering, Applications
1994.
3. NEGULESCU M: Municipal Wastewater Treatment Plants, Elsevier


Course No. 6
Course unit title: Bridges
Semester : 6
Course type: Number of credits
Lecture : 3 hours/week 4
Project: 2 hours/ week

Lectures: Professor Nicolae POPA
Project: Lecturer Ionu Radu RCNEL

Compulsory course

Course description:
1. FUNDAMENTALS
2. THE SUBSTRUCTURE
3. INTRODUCTION TO THE SUPERSTRUCTURE
4. SPECIAL TYPES OF BRIDGES
5. GUIDANCE OF INITIAL DESIGN
6. THE FACTORS INFLUENCING CONCEPTUAL CHOICE
7. ACTIONS ON BRIDGES
8. BRIDGE DECKS
9. PRESTRESSED CONCRETE BRIDGES
10. PLATE GIRDER AND BEAM BRIDGES
11. TRUSS BRIDGES
12. BRIDGE EQUIPMENT

Project description: The design o f a highway composite bridge structure
1. GENERAL SCHEME OF THE BRIDGE
2. THE DESIGN OF STRUCTURAL ELEMENTS
3. DRAWN PARTS
The students should get basically elements concerning design, construction and erection of bridges
(highway, railway and other types of bridges).

Objectives of the project:
The students should get basically elements concerning the design of a highway composite bridge
superstructure.

Teaching method: Lectures
Prerequisites: -
Teaching aides: - Video tapes and slides
Examination: written tests after each lecture
Bibliografy: The manuscript of the course
ESDEP (European Steel Design Education Programme) - 21 Volumes and over
1000 Slides, 1995


Course No. 1
Course title : Soil mechanics
Semester: 7


Tel. (+40)-21-2421208, Fax (+40)-21-2420781

Compulsory course

Course description:
Plastic equilibrium in soil mass : Rankine' s theory.
Earth pressure calculation.
Bearing capacity of shallow foundations.
Slope stability.
Retaining structures : braced excavations ; sheet piles ; diaphragm walls ; retaining walls ;
crib walls ; reinforced earth ; cofferdams.
Dewatering.

The student should obtain knowledge of basic problems of plastic equilibrium in soils (earth
pressure, bearing capacity, slope stability) and master methods of calculation. He should also
become familiar with various types of retaining structures and of dewatering works.

Teaching method:

Prerequisites:
Soil Mechanics, first part.

Teaching aids:
Lecture notes are available for students.

Examination:
Bibliography:

1. MANOLIU 1994 I : Soil Mechanics ", Lecture Notes, TUCEB,
Bucharest


Course No. 2
Course title : Reinforced Concrete Structures
Semester: 7

Lecturer : Professor Liviu CRAINIC

Tel. (+40) 1 - 2421208, Fax (+40) 1 - 2420781

Compulsory course.

Course description:
Reinforced concrete slabs and slab systems: functions, behaviour, analysis, design and
detailing.
Reinforced concrete frames: types, general conception, frames subjected predominately to
gravity loads (analysis, design and detailing), specific requirements for frames subjected to
severe seismic actions, infrastructures and foundations.
Structural walls: types, function, behaviour, analysis, design and detailing

To give to students basic knowledge about conception, analysis, design and detailing of
current R/C structures.

Teaching method:

Prerequisites:
Basic knowledge of Structural analysis and of Reinforced concrete structures.

Teaching aids:
Textbooks.

Examination:

Bibliography:
1. CRAINIC, L.: "Reinforced concrete structures" TUCEB, Bucharest,
1993.
2. PAVEL, C.: "Constructii din Beton Armat", TUCEB., Bucharest,
1986.


Course No. 3
Course title: Earthquake engineering
Semester: 7

Lecturer : Professor Florin MACAVEI

Tel. (+40)-21-2421208, Fax (+40)-21-2420781

Compulsory course.

Course description:
Fundamental aspects. Background of earthquake engineering. The mechanism of the seismic
motion. Evaluation of the severity of earthquakes. Seismic response of SDOF. Seismic
response spectra. Seismic response of MDOF. The nonlinear behaviour of structures.
Standardization of the seismic forces. Design provisions of international codes.

for the analysis and design of structures placed in seismic areas.

Teaching method:

Prerequisites:
Basic knowledge of Strenght of materials and Structural analysis.

Teaching aids:

Examination:

Bibliography:
1. MACAVEI Fl., Dynamics and matrix analysis of structures. T.U.C.E.B. , Bucharest,
1993.
2. IFRIM M., Structural dynamics and earthquake engineering, E.d.P. Bucharest, 1984.


Course No. 4
Course title : Construction machines
Semester: 7

Lecturer : Constantin TURCANU

Tel. (+40)-21-2421208, Fax (+40)-21-2420781

Compulsory course.

Course description:
Construction machine design. Classification of construction machines.
Machine elements.
Power plants of construction machines.
Hoisting machines.
Machines for earth work.
Machines and equipment for concrete construction.
Compacting machines.
Conveying machines.

The student should obtain knowledge on construction machines design, their possibilities
for technological work and their limits.

Teaching method:
Lectures.

Prerequisites:
Basic knowledge of physics and technical drawing.

Teaching aids:
Text notes are available for students.

Examination:

Bibliography:
1. PEICU, A., R.: Construction machines, Lecture notes. TUCEB, Bucharest, 1996.


Course unit title: Enterprise Economics
Semester : 7
Course No. 5
Course type:
Course:2 hours/week
Laboratory : -
Number of credits
2

Lecturer : Violeta SIMIONESCU

University: Technical University of Civil Engineering of Bucharest, Department of Civil
Engineering
Bd. Lacul Tei 124, Sect.2, RO 72302, Bucarest, Romnia
Tel.(+40)-21-242.73.30; Telecopie: (40)-21-312 77 80

Compulsory course.
Course description:

Relationship between management, economy and legislation in engineering activities.
Elaboration of a business plan
General expenses budget of the company
Cost calculation
Cash flow situation
Book keeping

Taxes on profit and VAT, accounting financial indicators
The student should obtain knowledge of theoretical fundamentals and of practical
methods from economic enterprises.

Teaching method:
Lectures

Prerequisites:
Basic knowledge of enterprise economic theory
Teaching aids:

Text books are available for students
Examination:

Written examination

Bibliography:
Constantin R, Postavaru N. : Management of Engineering Economy, lecture notes ,
UTCB, Bucharest 1996
Mereuta C. : Analiza diagnostic a societatilor in economia de piata
Dragan C. : Noua contabilitate manageriala.


Course No. 6
Course title : Computer Methods in Civil Engineering
Semester: 7
Lecture : 2 hours/week 3

Lecturer : Assoc. professor Mihai MUNTEANU

Tel. (+40)-21-2421208, Fax (+40)-21-2420781

Compulsory course.

Course description:
Computer aided structural analysis. Approach levels. Categories of structures. Classes of
software products. Structural analysis and data modeling. Stiffness matrix method for
computer assisted structural analysis. Data modeling for specific types of structures. Data
modeling for specific types of members. Data modeling for specific types of connections.
Data modeling for loads. Plane structures. Spatial structures. Computer assisted modal
analysis. Eigenvalues and eigenvectors. Computer assisted nonlinear dynamic analysis.
Method description.

The student should obtain theoretical and practical knowledge of computer methods applied
in Civil Engineering.

Teaching method:

Prerequisites:
Basic knowledge of Computer Science.
Teaching aids:
Textbooks are available for the students.

Examination:
Practical development of programs and oral examination.
Bibliography:
1. CRISTEA Gh. " Computer Methods in civil Engineering ", Lecture notes, TUCEB,
Bucharest, 1998.


Course No. 7
Course title : Equipment for Buildings
Semester: 7

Lecturer : Teodor Stefan TERETEAN

Tel. (+40) 1 - 2421208, Fax (+40) 1 - 2420781

Optional course.

Course description:
Lighting: units, interior lighting systems, exterior lighting systems. Electrical equipment:
transformer point, lighting installation, protection against touching voltage.

for the lighting and electrical equipment used in Civil Engineering.

Teaching method:
Lectures.

Prerequisites:
Physics (electricity and electromagnetic or fundamentals knowledge of electric engineering).

Teaching aids:
Informative materials for every course and a modern laboratory for lighting in order to
support the lecture information.

Examination:
Oral examination.

Bibliography:
1. TERETEAN T. et al.: Air Conditioning and Ventilating, vol. 3, E.T.., Bucharest, 1976.
2. TERETEAN T.: Air Conditioning Equipment and Systems, Spiru Haret University
Edition, Bucharest, 1992.


Course No.8
Course title : Steel Structures
Semester: 7
Project: 2 hours/week

Lecturer : Professor Serban DIMA

Tel. (+40)-21-2421208, Fax (+40)-21-2420781

Optional course.

Course description:
Types of steel structures.
Design of transverse frames.
Design of longitudinal frames.
Crane runway girders.
Roof framing.
Side-wall framing.
Industrial building in seismic areas.
Erection.
The student should obtain knowledge concerning the steel structural systems of industrial
buildings and the behaviour and design of their structural members.

Teaching method:

Prerequisites:
Basic knowledge of Steel Design.
Teaching aids:
Examination:
Bibliography:
1.*** : Constructional Steel Design. An International Guide., Edited by Dowling P.J.
Harding J.E., Bjorhovde R.
2. DALBAN C., DIMA S. & al,: Steel Structures, E.D.P., Bucharest.
3. SIMINEA P., NEGREI L.: Steel Structures - limit state method, E.D.P., Bucharest
1992.
4.*** EUROCODE 3: Design of steel structures.
5.*** Romanin Steel Code STAS 10108/0-78.

Course No. 1
Course title : Construction Engineering
Semester: 8

Lecturer : Roxana ZLTARU

Tel. (+40)-21-2421208, Fax (+40)-21-2420781

Compulsory course.

Course description:
Specific earthworks for civil engineering.
Formworks used in civil engineering.
Materials for reinforced concrete
Concrete works : batching, mixing, transporting, casting, compaction, curing.
Steel structure works.
Masonry works.

The students should obtain an overall approach of practical construction activity.

Teaching method:

Prerequisites:
Basic theoretical and practical knowledge acquired from civil engineering courses.

Teaching aids:
Textbooks are available students.
Examination:
Bibliography:
1. POPA R., TEODORESCU M.: Construction Engineering, TUCEB, Bucharest, 1980.
2. BRDESCU A.: Construction Engineering, E.T., Bucharest, 1985.


Course No. 2
Course title : Foundation Engineering
Semester: 8


Tel. (+40)-21-2421208, Fax (+40)-21-2420781

Compulsory course

Course description:
The use of the limit states method in the geotechnical design according to the Romanian
standards and to the EUROCODE
General notions on foundations
Shallow foundations : foundations under walls and columns ; beams on
elastic foundation ; mat foundations .
Pile foundations
Caissons .
Ground improvement : surface and deep compaction ; soil and rock grouting ; thermal
treatment of soils
Foundation under special soil conditions : foundations on loessal collapsible soils, on
expansive clays and on very compressible soils

The student should obtain knowledge about using the limit states method in geotechnical
design and apply it for shallow and deep foundations. He should also become familiar with
construction procedures for piles, basic methods for ground improvement and methods used
for foundation under special soil conditions
Teaching method:
Lectures and project

Prerequisites:
Soil Mechanics I and II

Teaching aids:
Lecture notes are available for the students
Examination:
Oral examination
Bibliography:
1) MANOLIU I : Foundation Engineering, Lecture Notes


Course unit title: Construction Management
Semester : 8
Cours No.3
Course type:
Lecture: 3 hours/week
Tutorial : 3 hours/week
Number of credits
5

Lecturer : Professor Nicolae Postavaru

University: Technical University of Civil Engineering of Bucharest, Department of Civil Engineering
Bd. Lacul Tei 124, Sect.2, RO 72302, Bucarest, Romnia
Tel.(+40)-21-242.73.30; Telecopie: (40)-21312 77 80

Compulsory course.

Course description:
Construction activities specific to entrepreneurs
The construction company: characteristics and functions, the manager
Project management : general information
Bidding documentation, works value: materials list, pre-measuring, value per object, overall
value
Works scheduling
Establishing the duration of execution works
Technological order of operations and the relationships between them
Gantt graph, MPM, CPM methods, supplying charts, optimization

The student should obtain knowledge of theoretical fundamentals and practical
methods for site management

Teaching method:
Lectures and tutorials

Prerequisites:
Civil engineering design

Teaching aids:
Text books are available for students

Examination:
Written and oral examination

Bibliography:
Postavaru N. Construction Management, UTCB, Bucharest, 1995
Dobrescu F., Dumitrescu G, Organisation and management of construction works, E.T.
Bucharest 1987


Course No.4
Course title: Equipment for Buildings
Semester : 8
Lecture : 2 hours/ week 2

Lecturer : Teodor TERETEAN

Tel. (+40)-21-2421208, Fax (+40)-21-2420781

Optional course.

Course description:
HVAC and the comfort.
Ventilation functions and requirements. Air conditioning terms.
Psychometric diagram: theory and application.
Refrigerating cycle: Application for HVAC equipment.
Service design: the building owner objectives.
HVAC System arrangements. Duct construction.
Air diffusing equipment. Heat flow.
Methods of distributing cooling and Heating media.
Computers and HVAC calculus: carrier hourly analysis program.

The future civil engineer should understand the philosophy of HVAC methods and
equipment as much as the practical way to use it and to cooperate with the HVAC expert.

Teaching method:
Lectures.
Prerequisites:
Basic knowledge of Physics.

Teaching aids:
Examination:
Oral examination.
Bibliography:
3. TERETEAN T. et al.: Air Conditioning and Ventilating, vol. 3, E.T.., Bucharest, 1976.
4. TERETEAN T.: Air Conditioning Equipment and Systems, Spiru Haret University
Edition, Bucharest, 1992.


Course No. 5
Course title: Finite Element Method
Semester: 8

Lecturer : Professor Dan STEMATIU

Tel. (+40)-21-2421208, Fax (+40)-21-2420781

Optional course.

Course description:
Basic principles. Finite element equations. Continuity requirements. Convergence
.Completeness. Element shape functions. Isoparametric elements. Special elements.
Substructures. Infinite domains. Asymmetric stress analysis. Plate bending. Thick plates.
Shells. Nonlinear problems. Plasticity. Creep. Heat conduction. Transient field problems.

for structural analysis through the finite element method.

Teaching method:

Prerequisites:
Basic knowledge of Strength of Materials, Theory of Elasticity and Structural Analysis.

Teaching aids:

Examination:

Bibliography:
1. STEMATIU D.: Analysis of Structures by the Finite Element Method, E.T. Bucharest,
1988.
2. ZIENKIEWICZ O. C.: Finite Element Method, J. W.,
1986/1989/1991.


Course No. 6
Course title : Structural Reliability and Risk Analysis
Semester: 8
- Lecture : 3 hours/week 5
- Tutorial: 2 hours/week
Lecturer : Assoc. professor Radu VACAREANU
Tel. (+40)-21-2421208/108, Fax (+40)-21-2420781
Elective course.
Course description:
Statistics of extremes and actions on structures. Recurrence interval of natural hazard.
Second-order moment formats for the analysis of structural safety.
The log-normal model. Load combinations
Stationary and non-stationary stochastic processes. Ergodicity. Power spectral density and
autocorrelation functions.
Mean wind and gusts. Intensity of turbulence.
Seismic processes. Spectral measures of frequency bandwidth of seismic processes.
Stochastic linear response of structures. Stochastic structural response to wind
Stochastic response of structures to earthquakes.
Second order formats for the analysis of structural safety to dynamic loads.
Presentation of modern methods of Structural Reliability Analysis. Introduction to Stochastic
Dynamics and its applications in Earthquake Engineering and Wind Engineering. Probabilistic and
stochastic methods in earthquake resistant analysis and design.
Teaching method:
Prerequisites:
Basic knowledge of Theory of Probability, Stochastic Processes, Earthquake Engineering and
Structural Analysis.
Teaching aids:
Lecture notes are available for students.
Examination:
Oral examination
Bibliography:
1. GHIOCEL D., LUNGU D.: Wind Snow and Temperature Effects on Structures Based on
Probability, Abacus Press, Kent, England 1975.
2. LUNGU D., GHIOCEL D.: Probabilistic Methods in Structural Analysis, , Editura Tehnica,
Bucharest, 1982.
3. CLOUGH R.W., PENZIEN J.: Dynamics of Structures, McGraw-Hill Book Co., 1993.
4. European Prestandard ENV 1991-1, EUROCODE I : Basis of Design and Actions on Structures.
5. EUROCODE 8 Design Provisions for Earthquake Resistance of Structures. Part I-I : General
Rules - Seismic Actions and General Requirements for Structures. CEN European Committee for
Standardization, Oct. 1994.
6. Simiu E., Scanlan R.H.: Wind effects on structures. Fundamentals and applications to design,
Wiley Interscience, John Wiley and Sons, 1996.


Course No.1
Course title : Reinforced Concrete Structures
Semester: 9

Lecturer :Professor Liviu CRAINIC

Tel. (+40)-21-2421208, Fax (+40)-21-2420781

Elective course.

Course description:
Prefabricated reinforced concrete and prestressed concrete Structures.
Reinforced concrete silos.
Reinforced concrete tanks.
Reinforced concrete water towers.
Reinforced concrete high-rise chimneys.

The students will obtain basic knowledge about conception, analysis, design and detailing of
some special reinforced concrete and prestressed concrete structures.

Teaching method:

Prerequisites:
Basic knowledge of Structural Analysis and of Reinforced Concrete Structures.

Teaching aids:
Textbooks

Examination:
Written and oral examination..

Bibliography:
1. CRAINIC, L.: "Reinforced Concrete TUCEB, Bucharest, 1993.
2. MARSU, O.; FRIEDERICH, R.: "Reinforced Concrete Special
Structures, " EDP, Bucharest, 1986.


Course No. 2
Course title : Buildings Design
Semester: 9

Lecturer :Professor Florin DABIJA

Tel. (+40)-21-2421208, Fax (+40)-21-2420781

Elective course.

Course description:
Basic concepts in Building Design. Functional process and space planning.
Structural planning and typical solutions.
Hygrothermal comfort and protection.
Acoustical comfort and protection.
Buildings with masonry structural walls : layout, materials, seismic behaviour and analysis,
typical solutions.
Buildings with cast-in-place concrete structure : shear-wall and dual structures, seismic
behaviour, non-structural elements, typical solutions.

Provision of basic knowledge related to Building Design, with emphasis on functional and
structural requirements, hygrothermal and acoustical comfort.

Teaching method:

Prerequisites:
Basic knowledge of Structural Analysis, Earthquake Engineering, Reinforced Concrete
Structures, and Buildings.

Teaching aids:

Examination:
Written and oral. Examination.

Bibliography:
1. DABIJA F. : "Buildings" Vol. I, TUCEB, Bucharest, 1992.
2. DABIJA F. : "Buildings" Vol. II,.TUCEB, Bucharest, 1994.

Course No.3
Course title : Advanced Steel Design
Semester:
9

Lecturer : Professor Serban DIMA

Tel. (+40)-21-2421208, Fax (+40)-21-2420781

Elective course.

Course description:
- Structural systems.
- Steel structures for tall buildings.
- Seismic design of structural steel members.
- Long span structures.

Improving the knowledge concerning the design of structural steel members.
Getting familiar with EUROCODES 3,4 and 8.

Teaching method:

Prerequisites:
Basic knowledge of Strength of Materials and Structural Steel Members Design.

Teaching aids: Textbooks are available for students.

Examination: Written and oral examination.

Bibliography: 1. *** Constructional Steel Design. An International Guide. Edited by
Dowling P.J., Harding J.E., Bjorhovde R.
2. DALBAN C., DIMA S. , Steel Structures, E.D.P., Bucharest.
3. EUROCODE 3: Design of Steel Structures.
4. EUROCODE 4: Composite Structures of Steel and Concrete.
5.EUROCODE 8: Design Provisions for Earthquake Resistance of
Structures.
6. AISC - Seismic Provisions for Structural Steel Buildings.


Course No.4
Course title : Wood Structures
Semester: 9

Lecturer :Assit professor Ruxandra ERBASU

Tel. (+40)-21-2421208, Fax (+40)-21-2420781

Elective course.

Course description:
Physical and mechanical properties of wood as a building material,
Calculus of characteristic features of wood members.
Design of wood joining used in buildings.
Wood structural elements: simple and continuous beams, lattice beams,
frames, arches. Prefabricated wood buildings.
Spatial stability of wood buildings and spatial wood structures.
The rehabilitation and retrofitting of wood buildings.

The student should obtain knowledge about the theoretical and practical
methods of wood structures design.

Teaching method:

Prerequisites:
Basic knowledge of Strength of materials.
Teaching aids:
Examination:
Bibliography:
1. DARIE M., VACAREANU R., ERBASU R. ; " Wood engineering",
TUCEB, Bucharest, 1997.
2. DARIE M., et all "Wood Engineering Applications", TUCEB,
Bucharest, 1997

Course No. 5
Course title : Advanced Structural Analysis
Semester: 9
- Lecture : 2 hours/week 4
- Tutorial: 1 hours/week
Lecturers : Assoc. professor Radu VACAREANU
Tel. (+40)-21- 2421208/108, Fax (+40)-21-2420781
Elective course.
Course description:
Recent advances in seismic design methodology.
Seismic hazard assessment and seismic macrozonation..
Seismic microzonation. Effects of ground motion on a geological surface.
Seismic design spectra and building codes.
Stochastic response of structures to earthquake input: single and multiple degree of freedom
of structures.
Soil-structure interaction. Simple Soil Structure dynamic model. Equation of motion in the
frequency domain. Substructure method. Analytical solution for a simple dynamic model
with and without flexible base.
Modal synthesis in frequency domain. Computer applications.
Simplified procedure for SSI analysis. Evaluation of modified seismic shear force and
damping values due to SSI effect.
Floor response spectra calculation. Computer applications.
Presentation of the advanced methods for seismic macro & microzonation and soil -structure
interaction.
Teaching method: Lectures and tutorials.
Prerequisites: Basic knowledge of Theory of Probability, Stochastic Processes, Earthquake Engineering and
Structural Analysis.
Teaching aids: Lecture notes are available for students.
Examination: Oral examination
Bibliography: 1. CLOUGH R.W., PENZIEN J.: Dynamics of Structures, McGraw-Hill Book Co., 1993.
2. LUNGU D., GHIOCEL D.: Probabilistic Methods in Structural Analysis, Editura
Tehnica, Bucharest, 1982.
3. ASCE 7-95, (1995) ASCE Standard: Minimum design loads for buildings and other
structures. American Society of Civil Engineers, New-York,USA.
4. European Prestandard ENV 1991-1, EUROCODE 1 : Basis of Design and Actions on
Structures.
5. EUROCODE 8: Design Provisions for Earthquake Resistance of Structures. Part I-I :
General Rules - Seismic Actions and General Requirements for Structures. CEN
European Committee for Standardization, Oct. 1994.
6. WOLF J.P.: Dynamic Soil Structure Interaction, Prentice Hall, 1985.
7. KRAMER S.L.: Geotechnical Earthquake Engineering, Prentice Hall, 1996.


Course No 6
Course title : Nonlinear Analysis of Structures
Semester: 9

Lecturer : Assoc. professor Mircea BALCU

Tel. (+40)-21-2421208, Fax (+40)-21-2420781

Elective course.

Course description:
Governing equations of classical plasticity.
Effective time integration algorithms.
Applications using the Finite Element Method: beams and plates.

for the nonlinear Analysis of Structures used in Civil Engineering.

Teaching method:

Prerequisites:
Basic knowledge of Theoretical Mechanics, Strength of Materials and Theory of Elasticity

Teaching aids:
Lecture notes available for students.

Examination:

Bibliography:
1. ZIENKIEWICZ, O.C., TAYLOR, R.L.: The Finite Element Method, McGraw - Hill,
London, 1991.

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