Purchasing equipment
Civil engineering computer specifications
We will provide full support for the systems specified in the Computer Specification Form (xlsx) (use your nexus credentials: nexus\userid ). If systems are purchased outside of the specifications, we can only provide limited support and will charge required service at an hourly rate. To order any of the recommended systems, download and modify the Computer Specification Form and email it to Civil & Environmental Engineering Computing (CEE).
For personally owned systems, please contact the Campus Tech for repair or other hardware services.
Graduate students' purchase requests have to be ordered and approved by their supervisor.
Undergraduate computer labs
Waterloo Nexus undergraduate access to computing labs is available in the following rooms/facilities with the noted restrictions:
Waterloo nexus undergraduate computing labs
| Room | Restrictions | Station Type | # of stations |
|---|---|---|---|
| E2 1302 | 4th year Civil Engineering Undergrad only |
Core i5 3.3 GHz, 8 GB RAM Windows 7 |
12 |
| E2 2340 | Civil, Environmental, and Geological Engineering Undergrad only |
Core i5 3.3 GHz, 8 GB RAM Windows 7 |
38 |
| DWE 1402 | 4th year Environmental and Geological Engineering Undergrad only |
Core i5 3.3 GHz, 8 GB RAM Windows 7 |
10 |
| EIT 1020 | 4th year Geological Engineering Undergrad only | Core i5 3.2 GHz, 8 GB RAM | 4 |
Computing stations in these rooms provide access to all other computing resources including the Internet, terminal servers, and printing facilities.
Lab software descriptions
In addition to the licensed software provided by Engineering Computing on Waterloo Nexus, the following list of software is also available in the department for teaching. These are brief descriptions. If you need more information about the software please click on the associated hyperlinks.
However, there will be times the licensed software may not appear on a computer in your use. If this is the case, a request ticket can be sent immediately to the department by clicking here. The request ticket allows us to respond to any computer issues that appear. As a member of the University, it may require your nexus login information; simply apply your user id and password.
Descriptions and available labs
E2 1302 | E2 2340 | DWE 1402 | EIT 1020
Traffic Synchro Studio
E2 2340
Design, model, simulate and optimize traffic, signalized or unsignalized intersections with their analysis tools.
Learn more about Trafficware Synchro Studio.
PTV Vissim
E2 2340
Simulate traffic design patterns and a variety of road traffic types. Evaluate and plan for urban and extra-urban transport infrastructure.
Learn more about PTV Vissim.
CNRC Green Kenue
E2 1302 | E2 2340 | DWE 1402 | EIT 1020
Analyze and visualize environmental databases and geospatial data with regards to hydrological modelling, forecasts and event simulations.
Learn more about CNRC Green Kenue.
HEC-RAS (Hydrologic Engineering Centers River Analysis System)
E2 2340
HEC-RAS allows you to perform one-dimensional steady flow, unsteady flow, sediment transport/mobile bed computations, and water temperature modeling.
Learn more about HEC-RAS.
RocScience Studio
E2 1302 | E2 2340 | DWE 1402 | EIT 1020
Perform 2D and 3D analysis and design of surface and underground structures in rock and soil.
Learn more about RocScience Studio.
Vermeer BoreAid
DWE 1402 | EIT 1020
Learn about various aspects of bore drilling projects via data analysis with regards to drilling.
Learn more about Vermeer BoreAid.
ESRI ArcGIS
E2 2340 (ceenex60-ceenex62, ceenex65-ceenex68, ceenex73, ceenex74, ceenex76, ceenex87) | DWE 1402
Create and share interactive maps and map data. Perform data analysis, site selection, route optimizations and predictive modeling.
Learn more about ArcGIS.
CSi SAP2000
E2 1302 | E2 2340 | DWE 1402 | EIT 1020
Create structural models and apply simulated conditions upon it.
Learn more about CSi SAP2000.
