Civil Engineering and Engineering Mechanics at Columbia

The Department of Civil Engineering and Engineering Mechanics has access to some of the greatest engineering projects and companies in the world, here in NYC.
Developing novel ways to monitor the safety of suspension bridges using sensors. Determining the effectiveness and efficiency of green roofs. Designing new building materials that have superior strength and at the same time are environmentally friendly and compatible with sustainable development. Defining the state-of-the-art in analyzing and designing structures using computers. Our department identifies emerging issues in the complex interactions between the built and natural environment.