mechanics

Principal investigator

James A. Nicell, PhD, PEng (Professor)
Department of Civil Engineering and Applied Mechanics
McGill University

Professors:

D. Frigon, R. Gehr, S. Ghoshal, T. Gleeson, J. Liu, J.

Description

Structural engineers are concerned with the conception, analysis, design and construction of components or assemblies to resist loads arising from internal and external forces. Solid mechanics is the study of the distribution of stresses that a given load produces when applied to a solid element, and the calculation of the resulting strains, given the characteristics of the materials that make up that element. The application of solid mechanics enables the structural engineer to assemble elements, such as beams and columns, into a structure that will

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Principal investigator

James A. Nicell, PhD, PEng (Professor)
Department of Civil Engineering and Applied Mechanics
McGill University

Background

In an attempt to overcome some of the problems associated with traditional chemical and biological waste treatment systems, recent research has focused on the environmental applications of pure enzymes that have been isolated from their parent organisms.

Professors:

V.H. Chu, S.J. Gaskin, V.T.V. Nguyen

Adjunct Professors:

S. Babarutsi

This area is concerned with the interaction of mankind with the water environment.

Professors:

A. Boyd, L. Chouinard, D. Lignos, G. McClure, M.S. Mirza, D. Mitchell, C. Rogers, Y.

Professors:

M. Meguid, A.P.S. Selvadurai

Adjunct Professors:

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Research activities in geotechnical and geo-environmental engineering range from studies of the basic physics and chemistry of soil behaviour to applied field problems.

Financial support to qualified graduate students is available in the form o

Although the Department is not divided formally into sections, the fields of study and research can be grouped into four main areas: environmental engineering and water resources management, fluid mechanics and hydraulic engineering, geotechnical and geoenvironmental engineering, as well as structural engineering and construction materials. Selected courses are also available in the area of transportation engineering. Descriptions of the topics of research and facilities in the four major areas are presented under each section: