Geotechnical engineering is a field of civil engineering which deals with understanding what is beneath ground surface. The application of this field of engineering can be useful in different projects such as design of dams, tunnels, foundation, retaining walls, temporary excavation supports, etc. This knowledge is also used in route selection for roads and highways and also projects dealing with buried wastes, soil contamination, transporting petroleum products and examining ground water flow.
Water Engineering and Hydraulic Structures involves design, analysis and optimization of the structures that deal with water. This major is a combination of structural engineering and water engineering majors. By choosing this major, a civil engineer will be able to perform structural and hydraulic projects simultaneously. There is a link between this major and other topics like Geotechnical engineering, environmental engineering and water resources management.
Introducing Master Program in Environmental Engineering
The aim of Master program in Environmental Engineering is to train students with capabilities for design and implementation of projects in various environmental fields.
A structure as a system capable of transmitting and enduring loads includes a wide range of objects from skyscrapers, dams and bridges to micro- and nano-structures. The group of Structural Engineering with experienced staff in teaching and research has made remarkable achievements in structural analysis, design and refinement. The master and PhD programs in this group were established in 1985 and 1999, respectively. Our graduates are always among the elites in the country with potential to work as skilled engineers or study at the best universities all around the world.
Road and Transportation Engineering is one of the most deep-rooted majors in Civil Engineering. Transportation network has a dramatic influence on the political, economic and social issues by linking the strategic centers. The main focus in this major is on design and maintenance of different transportation systems such as roads, railways and airports. Students learn about the geometric design of transportation systems and the methods for overcoming the restrictions in such design.