Dr. Regueiro's research focuses on computational multiscale multiphysics materials modeling for simulating inelastic deformation and failure in heterogeneous porous media, including saturated and partially saturated soils and rock, unbonded particulate materials (e.g., sand, gravel, or metallic powders), bonded particulate materials (e.g., sandstone, asphalt, concrete, ceramics, energetic materials, ...), soft biological tissues (e.g., ocular lens tissue, lung parenchyma), and thin deformable porous materials and membranes, for instance. Scales of interest range from the microstructural and histological to the continuum.
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Computational multiscale multiphysics mechanics for geomaterials, porous and particulate materials, and soft biological tissues
CVEN 3718 - Geotechnical Engineering 2
Primary Instructor
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Fall 2018
Covers stress analysis and plastic equilibrium, sheer strength of soil, bearing capacity, lateral earth pressures, slope stability and underground construction. Analysis and design of shallow and deep foundations, retaining walls and other earth and rock structures. Selected experimental and computational laboratories.
CVEN 4511 - Introduction to Finite Element Analysis
Primary Instructor
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Fall 2019 / Fall 2021
Covers systematic formulation of finite element approximation and isoparametric interpolation (weighted residual and energy methods, triangular and quadrilateral elements). Includes computation applications to the solution of one- and two-dimensional stress-deformation problems and steady and transient heat conduction. Same as CVEN 5511.
CVEN 4899 - Civil Engineering Senior Project Design
Secondary Instructor
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Spring 2020 / Spring 2021 / Spring 2022
Provides a simulated real world design and construction planning experience where teams integrate across multiple civil engineering sub-disciplines to create a solution that satisfies multiple constraints, including design, client requirements, budget, schedule, technical, regulatory, and societal. Final deliverables include: detailed design drawings, specifications, cost estimate, project schedule, construction plan, oral and written presentation.
CVEN 5511 - Introduction to Finite Element Analysis
Primary Instructor
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Fall 2019 / Fall 2021
Covers systematic formulation of finite element approximation and isoparametric interpolation (weighted residual and energy methods, triangular and quadrilateral elements). Includes computation applications to the solution of one- and two-dimensional stress-deformation problems and steady and transient heat conduction. Same as CVEN 4511.
CVEN 5537 - Numerical Methods in Civil Engineering
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Fall 2019 / Fall 2020 / Fall 2021 / Fall 2022
Introduces the use of numerical methods in the solution of civil engineering problems, emphasizing obtaining solutions with high-speed electronic computers. Applies methods to all types of civil engineering problems. Same as CVEN 4537.
CVEN 5788 - Computational Modeling in Geotechnical Engineering
Primary Instructor
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Spring 2018 / Spring 2019 / Summer 2019 / Spring 2020
Introduces computational modeling for geotechnical engineering applications such as the Discrete Element Method (DEM) for granular materials, nonlinear Finite Element Analysis (FEA) of seepage, coupled soil elastoplastic consolidation, elastoplasicity models for soil and rock, and advanced computational methods for failure in soil and rock. Uses DEM, FEA, and other software programs for analysis. Recommended Prereq: CVEN 5708
CVEN 5899 - Graduate Engineering Internship Experience
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Fall 2022
An academically supervised graduate-level engineering experience that is integral to the students' graduate research and study by connecting classroom instructions to professional practice. Requires a pre-approved written plan of the proposed graduate-level work experience and a signed cooperative agreement or offer letter from employer. The 1-unit course will count toward the graduate student�s degree together with the required minimum of 30 credit hours of regular core and elective courses in the student�s major. May be repeated up to 3 total credit hours.
CVEN 6511 - Nonlinear Finite Element Analysis of Solids and Porous Media
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Spring 2019 / Spring 2022
Covers constitutive modeling, multiphase mechanics, and finite element implementation of constitutive models and coupled solid-fluid mechanical governing equations for inelastic porous media at small strain. Considers transient and steady state conditions. Analyzes structural, geotechnical, geological, mechanical, biomechanical, and other related modern engineering problems. Uses general purpose finite element software program for implementation and analysis.
CVEN 7511 - Computational Finite Inelasticity and Multiphase Mechanics
Primary Instructor
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Fall 2018 / Fall 2020 / Fall 2022
Covers kinematics, thermodynamics, coupled balance equations and constitutive models, numerical time integration, and finite element implementation of finite strain inelasticity and multiphase mechanics. Kinematics of multiplicative decomposition, and finite strain mixture theory. Linearization for global nonlinear Newton-Raphson and solution algorithm of nonlinear constitutive models and coupled balance equations. Recommended prerequisites: CVEN 5131 and CVEN 5511 and CVEN 6511.
ENVS 5930 - Internship
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Spring 2022
Provides academically supervised opportunities for environmental studies majors to work in public and private organizations on projects related to the students' research and career goals, and to relate classroom theory to practice.
