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Techera , Ulises Daniel

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Research

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  • Dr. Techera's main research interest lies in the area of construction safety. More specifically in the way that human factors impact safety and productivity. Additionally, Dr. Techera has advanced knowledge in the area of engineering education, and also structural design.

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  • Worker Fatigue, Structural Analysis

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Teaching

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  • CVEN 3246 - Introduction to Construction
    Primary Instructor - Fall 2018 / Fall 2019 / Fall 2020 / Fall 2021 / Fall 2022 / Fall 2023 / Fall 2024
    Provides a broad view of concerns, activities, and objectives of people involved in construction: the owner, architect/engineer, contractor, labor and inspector. Interactive gaming situation relates these people to the construction contract, plans/specifications, estimates/bids, scheduling, law and financial management. Students with a Business School Real Estate emphasis may be considered for this course.
  • CVEN 3256 - Construction Equipment and Methods
    Primary Instructor - Spring 2019 / Spring 2020 / Spring 2021 / Spring 2022 / Spring 2023 / Spring 2024
    Integrated study of construction equipment, methods, and economics. Topics include equipment productivity, equipment selection, and construction engineering design within economic constraints. Examples include earthmoving, concrete formwork, and temporary construction.
  • CVEN 3525 - Structural Analysis
    Primary Instructor - Fall 2018 / Fall 2019 / Fall 2020 / Fall 2021 / Fall 2022 / Fall 2023 / Fall 2024
    Studies structural analysis of statically determinate and indeterminate systems, deflections, energy methods, and force and stiffness methods.
  • CVEN 4545 - Steel Design
    Primary Instructor - Spring 2020 / Fall 2020 / Fall 2021 / Fall 2022 / Fall 2023 / Fall 2024
    Applies basic principles of structural engineering and mechanics to design of steel structures; design of tension members, columns, beams, open-web joists, steel decks, bolts, bolted connections, welding processes, and welded connections.
  • CVEN 4555 - Reinforced Concrete Design
    Primary Instructor - Spring 2020 / Spring 2021 / Spring 2022 / Spring 2023 / Spring 2024
    Applies basic principles of structural engineering and mechanics to the design of reinforced concrete structures, including design of beams, columns, slabs, and footings; continuous beams and frames; cast-in-place buildings.
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