The Master of Engineering concentration in Structural Engineering is a forward-looking curriculum that offers state-of-the-art and emerging techniques in structural behavior and design. Our program is aimed at educating highly qualified engineers and preparing them to develop resilient, sustainable, and advanced structures for leading firms and governmental agencies.
Curriculum Summary
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Engineering Core Courses
Establish strong fundamentals in structural behavior, analysis, and design principles.
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- CEE 5071 Professional Experience in Structural Engineering (3 credits)
- MAE 5700 Finite Element Analysis for Mechanical and Aerospace Design (4 credits)
- MSE 5820 Mechanical Properties of Materials, Processing, and Design (3 credits)
- CEE 5760 Behavior and Design of Concrete and Masonry Structures (4 credits) (Recommended)
- CEE 6780 Structural Dynamics and Earthquake Engineering (3 credits) (Recommended)
- CEE 6070 CI Fall Seminar Series (.5 credits) (Recommended)
Engineering Electives
Students must complete additional credits from 5000-level or higher courses in engineering and supporting disciplinary areas that enhance technical skills. Course selection should align with the student’s background, career goals, and academic advisor’s guidance, ensuring a well-rounded professional foundation.
Three tracks have been established as specializations to align courses with students targeted areas of development and professional interest.
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Professional Electives
Build interdisciplinary knowledge and leadership skills to customize your preparation for practice
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- Architecture
- Construction Operations
- Real Estate
- Project Management
- Finance
- AI for Engineering Managers
Specializations
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Behavior & Design Track
Advance design skills for diverse materials and integrate digital tools and sustainability.
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- Concrete II, Steel II
- Timber
- Forensic Engineering
- Intro to BIM/Revit
- Sustainability & Automation
- Tall Buildings
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Advanced Materials Track
Explore innovative materials and their mechanics for resilient and high-performance structures.
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- Earthquake Physics
- Structural Materials
- Material Mechanics
- Polymer Mechanics
- Composite Structures
- Architectural Building Materials
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Analysis & Computation Track
Develop computational and analytical expertise for advanced analysis, structural health monitoring and predictive modeling.
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- Advanced FEA
- Sensors
- Time Series
- Smart Cities
- Inverse Problems
- Mathematical Modeling
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Structural Engineering Project Examples
M.Eng. Projects provide an unparalleled opportunity to work in a team to address a real engineering problem with the help of faculty, practicing engineers and consultants, integrating technical coursework and resulting in a final report. The Structural Engineering team will plan, develop and execute the structural engineering design for a real world, structure using state-of-the-art knowledge and toolsets. The project follows traditional design phases by schematically evaluating concepts, developing designs for the gravity and lateral systems, and detailing documents for construction. The selected design will be expected to consider sustainability and resiliency.
The Structural Engineering M.Eng. Project is team-based with teams of four individuals operating as a design firm. The course includes dedicated studio time, guest lectures, and consists of interim deliverables, presentations, and faculty review.
| Sample Project | Scope |
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| 561 Greenwich Street | Mixed Use Building in New York, NY (19-Story, 250,000 Square Feet) |
| Cornell Ann S. Bowers College of Computing and Information Science | Office Building on Cornell’s Ithaca Campus using CLT (4-Story, 135,000 Square Feet) |
| 149 Newbury Street | Mixed Use Building in Boston, MA (5-Story, 43,000 Square Feet) |