Dr. Heng Aik Khoo

Associate Professor

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Biography

Heng-Aik Khoo is an Associate Professor in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Carleton University. He specializes in Structural Engineering and serves as the Associate Chair for Undergraduate Studies. Prof. Khoo holds a Bachelor’s, Master’s, and Doctorate from the University of Alberta and is a registered Professional Engineer (P.Eng.). His research interests include numerical physical testing of steel components and structures, performance evaluation in both non-earthquake and earthquake conditions, as well as developing material models to predict fracture behavior in steel under various loading conditions, including monotonic and low cycle fatigue. He is also involved in teaching various courses related to mechanics, steel design, and structural analysis, guiding research projects, and mentoring graduate students in his field.

Research Interests

Courses

Mechanics of Solids II Steel Design Design Project Statics Design of Steel Structures Introduction to Structural Analysis Matrix Analysis of Framed Structures Behavior and Design of Steel Structures Undergraduate Directed Study Introductory Elasticity Advanced Steel Structures Numerical Methods

Requirements for Carleton University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:86
PTE
Listening
Required:60
Reading
Required:60
Writing
Required:60
Speaking
Required:60
Overall
Required:60
Prerequisites
4-year Honours Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering or related field
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Specialization Notes

Includes MEng and MASc options.