CIE 500D Introduction to Graduate Research in Structural Engineering(3) Course Outline Fall Semester 2007

CIE500D “Introduction to Graduate Research in Structural Engineering” Objectives Development graduate research capacity (technical skills) for beginning graduate students in structural engineering by emphasizing and practicing how to grasp ideas in reading technical papers, or listening to presentations; how to prepare abstracts, make presentations and develop research proposals.

CIE500D “Introduction to Graduate Research in Structural Engineering” Format Each class will be broken up into two segments: Part I: Seminar or lecture by invited speakers, and Part II: Discussions and in-class exercise. Part I will be open to other students, faculty and staff. Part II will be only for those registered for the course. Students will each prepare a research proposal to be submitted at the end of the semester. (Each will first prepare a one-page abstract and present the proposed research to the class.)

CIE500D “Introduction to Graduate Research in Structural Engineering” Grading Attendance 30% Class participation and assignments30% Abstract and presentation of proposals20% Research proposal submitted at 20% final time

CIE500D “Introduction to Graduate Research in Structural Engineering” (3) 140 Ketter Hall, 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm Instructor: George C. Lee Tentative Class Schedule Part IPart II Week 1. Mon, Aug. 27 G. Lee G. Lee  Introduction to class  Paper presentation – “Development of Extreme Hazard Induced Bridge Failure Database”  Exercise – Discuss and analyze Lee’s presentation Week 2. Mon, Sept 10 A. Filiatrault G. Lee “Self-Centering Earthquake Resisting Systems” Week 3. Mon, Sept 17 M. Constantinou G. Lee “Application of Seismic Protective Systems in Offshore Gas and Oil Platforms” Week 4. Mon, Sept 24 S. Chen S. Chen “Case Studies of Getting Papers Published” - 1

CIE500D Tentative Class Schedule (contd) Week 6. Mon, Oct 8 M. Bruneau G. Lee “Innovations in Earthquake Resistant Steel Structures” Week 7. Thurs, Oct 18 A. Aref G. Lee “ Advanced Composite Material Applications in Structural Engineering – Advances and Challenges” Week 8. Mon, Oct 22 S. ChenS. Chen “Case Studies of Getting Papers Published” - 3 Week 9. Mon, Oct 29 G. Lee G. Lee Week 10. Mon, Nov 5 G. Mosquedo G. Lee “Seismic Safety of Nonstructural Components and Content in Medical Facilities” Week 11. Mon, Nov 12 G. Lee G. Lee Week 12. Mon, Nov 19 G. Lee G. Lee Week 13. Mon, Nov 26 G. Lee G. Lee Week 14. Mon, Dec. 3 G. Lee G. Lee Week 15. Mon, Dec. 10 G. Lee G. Lee

Course Objectives Graduate Studies in Engineering Learn advanced subjects (take graduate courses) Carry out research Satisfy other requirements

Course Objectives Graduate Research Approaches The German System – Self-motivated The US System - Mentors The Japanese System – Masters Other

Course Objectives Key Components in Graduate Research Basic undergraduate studies and advanced preparation (graduate courses, seminars, meetings) Self study – mostly on open literature and interactions with peers. Critical and creative thinking – Develop and pursue new frontiers of knowledge. Document and communicate research results

Course Objectives Engineering Research Must… Have purpose(s) and objective(s) Address question(s) or challenge(s) Have information/data to work with Advance concepts/principles/methods Make assumptions Carry out inferences/deductions Have points of view and conclusions Have implications/consequences from conclusions.

Course Objectives Critical Thinking and Engineering Reasoning  Penetrate the surface of a domain knowledge.  See both sides of an issue with unbiased attitude.  Claims or statements must be backed by evidence.  Accept evidences conflicting with own ideas.  Deduct and infer conclusion from facts.

Course Objectives Most Important Objective Develop and improve critical thinking and engineering reasoning skills for conducting graduate research. Practice critical thinking through analyzing papers, presentations, preparing abstracts and research proposals, etc.

CIE 500 D Introduction to Graduate Research in Structural Engineering Fall Semester 2007 Template for Analyzing Technical Papers or Technical Presentations A.Title of Paper/Presentation. Author (s) or Lecturer, Date B.Technical Summary 1. The main purpose of the paper/presentation. Questions (Well Stated? Reasonable/achievable?) 2. The key question (s) or challenge (s) addressed. Questions (Well defined? etc.) 3. The Background Information/data/facts/principles used. (The platform or foundation for launching the study). Questions (Relevance? Accuracy? etc.) 4. The key intellectual elements: 4.1Key concepts introduced 4.2Major assumption made/validated 4.3The reasoning/logic progression Questions (What’s new? What’s questionable? etc.) 5. Major conclusions Questions (Consequences? Implications? Conflicts with existing knowledge? etc.) 6. References need to be reviewed. C.Possible future and continued research topics.