CE 427 Civil Engineering System Analysis

Credit Structure: (3-0)3

Catalog Description:
Introduction to the major concepts and analytic procedures for the identification and selection of optimal systems. Systematic survey of theory and applications of mathematical optimization to engineering problems. Evaluation procedures for single and multi-attributed problems, covering utility theory and statistical decision analysis. Uncertainty and risk analysis procedures. Reliability-based design accounting for uncertainty and failure consequences.

Course Objectives:
This course is designed to teach the students the major concepts and techniques of systems analysis as an approach to engineering problem solving, emphasizing both on the deterministic and probabilistic methods.

Prerequisites:
ES 303

Textbook(s):
R. de Neufville, “Applied Systems Analysis”, McGraw Hill, 1990.

Reference(s):
D.D. Meredith, E. Wong, R.W. Woodhead and M.S. Wortman, “Design and Planning of Engineering Systems”, 2nd Ed., Prentice Hall, 1985.
A.H.S. Ang and W.H. Tang, “Probability Concepts in Engineering Planning and Design”, Vols. I and II, John Wiley and Sons, 1975.
J.R. Benjamin and C.A. Cornell, “Probability, Statistics and Decision for Civil Engineers”, McGraw-Hill, 1970.

Syllabus:
1. Mathematical Modeling of Engineering Systems
2. Optimization
3. Mathematical Programming
4. Engineering Decision Analysis and Utility Theory
5. Uncertainty and Risk Analysis
6. Reliability Models and Reliability-Based Design

Homeworks, Quizzes, Projects:
None

Computer Usage:
At least two homework assignments on mathematical programming are to be solved by computers. The students either prepare their own programs or use software packages.

Laboratory Work:
None

Category Content:
Mathematics and Basic Sciences: None
Engineering Design: 0.5 credits
Engineering Sciences: 2.5 credits
Humanities & Social Sciences: None
Departmental: None

Instructors:
M. Semih Yücemen