جامعة النجاح الوطنية
An-Najah National University
Structural Engineering
Duration: 24 Months (2 Years)
Degree Awarded: MSc
Student must complete 36 credit hours

Speciality Requirements Student must complete 21 credit hours

Course Code Course Name Credit Hours Prerequests
3
This course looks at the random variable and probability calculations, distribution functions, statistical prediction, statistical analysis, frequency and its applications, the methods used to find the relationship between the variables time series and computer applications in statistical analysis.
3
This course looks at the one and two dimensions of finite elements analysis of structures including plates. It looks at the problems of plane stresses and strains, formation of finite elements for structures and computer applications including structural dynamics.
3
This course consists of an introduction to earthquake engineering, ground vibrations, site effect, dynamic analysis, equivalent static analysis, seismic loads calculations, architectural design effects, eccentricity, elasticity and the basic principles of planning and management of disaster.
3
This course looks at the one degree of freedom of structures. It reviews basic principles of dynamic analysis, numerical and close form solution analysis of structures and multi-degree of freedom of structures.
3
This course looks at the principles and types of stability, the deformation of elastic columns, beams, the deformations of frames, the lateral deformation of beams, the stability loads using energy methods and numerical methods and computer applications.
3
This course looks at the properties of steel reinforcement and concrete under several loading conditions and the behaviour of reinforced concrete under compression loads and moments. This course examines the relation between applied moment and deflection, the combined effect of moment and axial load, the effect of shear loads, factors affecting strength of structural element, effect of torsional loads, the deformation of structural elements due to several loads and plastic joints formation.
3
Topics covered in this course include plastic behaviour in structures, the theory of ultimate analysis and finite design, ultimate loads for structural elements, loads cause frames failure, slab analysis based on plastic methods and the elastic conditions for resisting seismic loads.
0
Students are allowed to register for this course after the completion of 15 credit hours. The supervisor of this course is to arrange a meeting during the week to provide a particular topic within an hour of time as follows: The members of the specialised committee provide lectures on the topics of research in the area of specialisation. Master's students in the advanced stages of the research to provide a summary of the master's work. Requests from other master's students to submit a proposal to discuss.
0
A graduate student must pass a qualifying examination (See Academic Rules and Regulations for Graduate Students).

Speciality Optional Requirements Student must complete 15 credit hours

Course Code Course Name Credit Hours Prerequests
3
This course looks at the importance of conceptual design, the conceptual design requirements, loads calculations including wind and seismic, the design of several structural elements, two and three dimensional design of structures and the invention of methods in structures.
3
Topics covered in this course include matrices, dealing with matrices, linear equation theory, least square methods, determinates, eigen values, finite element and an introduction to linear programming.
3
This course looks at several computer applications in civil engineering including finite elements, structural dynamics, stability theory and bridge engineering.
3
This course consists of an introduction to mechanical properties of rigid body, the elastic and nonelastic properties of materials, failure analysis, stresses fields around cracks, stress testing around cracks, stress testing after occurring of cracks and the description of stress phenomenon.
3
Topics in this course include the basic principles, reliability factor, comprehensive reliability factor, the system reliability and applications.
3
Topics covered in this course include the stresses analysis, plates deflection due to applied loads, rectangular, circular and nonregular shapes of plates and the analysis of cylindrical shells.
3
Topics covered in this course include matrix structural analysis, elastic and rigid matrices, special methods for large structures and the use of computers in matrix structural analysis.
3
Topics covered in this course include structural behaviour, the definition of failure, main sources of failure including locations of failure, methods of preventing failure, causes of failure and remedy methods.
3
In this course, selected topics to be thoroughly studied and analysed in areas of structural engineering and design.
3
This course looks at several design methods for pre-stressed concrete, stresses calculations,stress losses in pre-stressed concrete, deflection in pre-stressed concrete elements, design to resist shear loads, dimensions of pre-stressed concrete structural elements and fixing joints.
3
This course looks at general concepts in design, failure definition, types of loads, design methods, structural systems and elastic and non-elastic analysis and design.
3
An introduction to seismology with emphasis on the seismicity of Palestine. A study of the impact of earthquakes on buildings. Regulations and architectural and seismic building codes related to seismic behavior of buildings. Calculation and distribution of seismic forces on the buildings and their structural elements. Formation and design of reinforced concrete (frames and shear walls). Seismic site effect (Amplification, landslides and liquefaction). Applications and observations of buildings and structures faced earthquakes.
3
This course looks at physical and chemical aspects of constitution and fundamental properties, cements and concrete mixes, asphalts and asphaltic concrete and laboratory investigations such as sampling and testing.
3
This course looks at bridge types, structural analysis of bridges, influence lines, the design of concrete bridges, the design of steel bridges and detailing.
3
Topics included in this course include life cycle, construction costs, types of contracts, (here to perform economic based analysis of one more alternatives), management principles, project break-down structure, project planning, scheduling using network, project control, resource leveling and safety and quality control.
3
In this course, selected topics to be thoroughly studied and analysed in areas of civil engineering and design.
3
This course consists of an introduction to optimisation, linear programming problems, symbex method, the Brayal Dawal method, transforming problems and civil engineering applications.

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