Program Description
Chairperson |
Adnan Masri |
Professors |
Adel El Kordi, Yehia Temsah, Oussama Baalbaki, Jamal Khatib
|
Associate Professors |
Youssef Attallah |
Assistant Professors |
Lina Jaber, Hassan Ghanem, Ayman Trad, Hussein Kassem, Wael Sleika, Diala Tabbal, Mohamad Dandachy, Mohamad Khawly, Mohamed Soliman, walid Shatila, Mohammad Barakat |
Part-time Lecturers |
M. Kahil, M. Mashaaka, Wafic Ajam, Amani Abdallah, Samer Ahmad |
Full-time Instructors |
Sandy chabaan, Nour Wehbi, Rouba Joumblat |
Part-time Instructors |
W. Hajj, Hanadi El Khansa, Y. Al-Rawi , Ghida Hakim, Safwan Shahal, Ali Jahami |
The Civil Engineering undergraduate program is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, www.abet.org.
Mission:
The Civil and Environmental Engineering Department is devoted to educate exemplary Civil engineers by instituting best learning practices that: i) drive knowledge, build skills and competencies, inspire the learner to define a purpose and develop a passion to life-long learning, ii) cultivate a sense of responsibility toward the profession, society and the environment, iii) attain the ability to confront challenges through innovation and research, and iv) contribute to the advancement of the community present and future.
Objectives:
The Civil Engineering (CE) program educational objectives is set and approved by the CE program’s constituencies, i.e. Faculty, Alumni, Advisory Board, and Employers. The program has as its objectives that within a few years our graduates must:
1. Be competent to handle complex engineering tasks and provide innovative solutions through the integration of best practices.
2. Be recognized for their ability to pursue graduate studies in Civil engineering and related interdisciplinary areas as well as aptitude for lifelong learning.
3. Demonstrate leadership in their fields of expertise and service to local and international communities.
Learning Outcomes:
The graduates of the CE program will acquire each of the following characteristics and abilities, which constitute the program outcomes in conformity with the objectives. The student will:
a. an ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering.
b. an ability to design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze and interpret data
c. an ability to design a system, component, or process to meet desired needs within realistic constraints such as economic, social, political, ethical, health and safety, manufacturability, and sustainability
d. an ability to function on multidisciplinary teams.
e. an ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems
f. an understanding of professional and ethical responsibility
g. an ability to communicate effectively
h. the broad education necessary to understand the impact of engineering solutions in a global, economic, environmental, and societal context
i. a recognition of the need for, and an ability to engage in life-long learning
j. a knowledge of contemporary issues
k. an ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering practice
Degree Requirements:
The undergraduate curriculum for the degree of Bachelor of Engineering in Civil Engineering consists of 150 credit-hours of course work + IC3 + 30 credits transferred from Lebanese Baccalaureate or equivalent.
Career Opportunities:
The demand for civil engineers has been consistently high, in the Middle East and the Gulf region, during the last decade. Engineers have been involved primarily in large public and private development projects. The emerging reconstruction activity in Lebanon and the Gulf offers ever increasing and expanding opportunities for civil engineers for even decades to come. Graduating civil engineers are benefiting from very stimulating work experiences in the region, many of which are related to mega projects in the building and infrastructure sectors; this has resulted in a booming job market and in highly competitive salaries for civil engineers. Potential senior students are on high demand for recruitment by leading engineering companies for practical training, prior to their graduation, and eventually hired as practicing engineers.
The civil engineering graduate can generally work either in the private sector or in government agencies. Civil engineers attain a broad spectrum of skills sought by almost every profession. The fields of work applied to civil engineering are in form of design and consultation, contracting and supervision, or management and quality control. Being interrelated, it is not unusual that these fields are combined during the performance of a project. The civil engineer can work as an employee, partner, or owner in consulting design offices (local or regional) in the departments of structures, transportation and planning, geotechnical engineering, environmental engineering, water resources, and computer software, and in contracting firms and construction management consultant offices.
Program Overview:
The Student’s Study Plan is provided to every CE student upon his/her enrollment. The CE curriculum consists of 150 total credits (+ 30 credits Transferred from Lebanese Bacc. or Equivalence) divided into the following components:
Common Requirements (60 credits) |
Credits |
General University Requirements |
20 (12 Comp & 8 Elect) |
Basic Sciences and Mathematics |
26 |
General Engineering Courses |
14 |
CE Program-Specific Requirements (90 credits)
|
Credits |
Course from Industrial Engineering (INME 423)
|
3 |
Civil Engineering Core Courses
|
70 |
Civil Engineering Technical Electives
|
12 |
Internship (Approved Experience / Independent Study)
|
1 |
Final Year Project (FYP)
|
4 |
Program Catalog:
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- Hydraulic laboratory
- Materials laboratory
- Surveying Laboratory
- Soil Mechanics Laboratory
Student Enrollment History:
|
Debbieh |
Tripoli |
Enrolled |
Graduated |
Enrolled |
Graduated |
2013/2014 |
209 |
214 |
127 |
|
2014/2015 |
178 |
225 |
128 |
63 |
2015/2016 |
219 |
222 |
92 |
73 |
2016/2017 |
206 |
194 |
86 |
75 |
2017/2018 |
185 |
|
77 |
|
Study Plan:
Course Code |
Course Title |
Credits |
Hours Distribution |
Course Type |
First Semester |
CVLE210 |
Statics |
3 |
(3Crs.: 3Lec,0Lab) |
GE |
Force vectors (analytical and graphical methods), free-body diagrams; equilibrium of particles and rigid bodies in two and three dimensions; structural elements and supports; plane and space trusses; axial, shear, and moment diagrams of beams; Cable-supported structures. Friction; center of gravity and centroid; moment of inertia. Applications.
ENGR002 |
Introduction to Engineering |
2 |
(2Crs.: 2Lec,0Lab) |
GEC |
Introducing the student to the engineering profession in general and the learning objectives that new students should attain, as aligned with the ABET requirements. Covering the basics of the engineering profession and engineering ethics. Introduction to the different engineering majors and to the learning objectives as specified by ABET. Insight into different engineering courses that are not technical in nature (e.g., engineering economy)
Engineering design tasks that allow the student to start thinking as engineers: problem definition, specification of constraints, investigation of different solution alternatives, implementation of best solution, writing technical reports. Fundamental tools and numerical software used in engineering. The tools and software covered could be generic or specific to a major.
INME221 |
Engineering Economy |
3 |
(3Crs.: 3Lec,0Lab) |
GE |
Basics principles and techniques of economic analysis of engineering project, time value of money, cost allocation and estimation, evaluation of engineering projects and investments, depreciation, inflation, bond and loan financing, after tax cash flow analysis, sensitivity analysis, selection among mutually exclusive alternatives using present worth, annual worth, internal rate of return, benefit-cost.
MATH281 |
Linear Algebra |
3 |
(3Crs.: 3Lec,0Lab) |
BSMC |
Partial fractions; binomial theorem; roots of polynomial equations; convergence of series; Matrices: Determinants, rank, eigen values, eigenvectors, block decomposition, axes transformation solution of linear system of equations; introduction to complex analysis; conic sections; engineering applications. Pre: MATH 112
MCHE201 |
Engineering Drawing And Graphics |
3 |
(3Crs.: 1Lec,4Lab) |
GE |
Constructional Geometry-constructing tangents. Plane curves and polygons. Orthographic drawing and theory of sketching shapes and surface identification. Orthographic projection of views. Sectional views and conventions. Pictorial drawing. Applications of Auto-CAD software for 2D drawings.
PHYS282 |
Material Properties and Heat |
3 |
(3Crs.: 2Lec,2Lab) |
BSMC |
Properties of materials: units, dimensions, experimental errors, circular motion of rigid bodies, moment of inertia, compound pendulum, elasticity of materials, Hook’s law, relations between stresses and strains, elastic energy, torsion, gravitation and gravity, satellite motion, pressure measurements, flow of ideal fluids, streamlines and equation of continuity, Bernoulli’s equation and its applications, viscosity of fluids, flow in capillary tubes; Heat: heat and temperature, temperature measurements, specific heat and latent heat, heat transfer by conduction, heat convection, heat transfer by radiation and black body radiation.
BLAW001 |
Human Rights |
1 |
1 Lec. |
CUR |
This course aims at introducing students to the principles of human rights and its foundations. The importance of human rights in our societies not only from a theoretical point of view, rather more from a practical one will be highlighted throughout the course. Special attention shall be given to certain global themes on human rights, which touch on critical topics related to our society.
Second Semester |
CHEM241 |
Principles of Chemistry |
3 |
(3Cr.:3 Lec) |
BSMC |
A study of the fundamental concepts of chemistry including matter and measurement, atoms, molecules, ions, moles, nomenclature, atomic and molecular weights. Stoichiometry. Chemical reactions, quantitative calculations. Periodic table, atomic structure, periodic properties of the elements, chemical bonding, molecular structure. The gaseous, liquid, and solid states of matter. Properties of solutions, aqueous reactions and solution stoichiometry. Thermochemistry, chemical thermodynamics, chemical kinetics, chemical equilibrium, acids, bases and ionic equilibria, and nuclear chemistry. Pre: CHEM 110
COMP208 |
Programming I |
3 |
(3Crs.: 2Lec,2Lab) |
GE |
Computer fundamentals. Computer system components: hardware and software. Problem solving and flowcharts/pseudocode. High level programming: data types, structured programming constructs, input and output, expressions and assignments, selection, repetition, functions (call by value), introduction to arrays.
CVLE211 |
Mechanics of Materials |
3 |
(3Crs.:3Lec,0Lab) |
CECC |
Center of Gravity. Moments of Inertia. Stresses, strains, stress-strain relationships. Axial Stress and deformation, Pure bending., Deflection due to bending, Stresses due to Combined Bending and Axial force, Direct Shear, Torsion, Shear stresses and deformation due to torsion, Combined stresses. Stress transformation and Mohr’s circle. Pre-req: CVLE 210, PHYS282
CVLE260 |
Engineering Surveying I |
2 |
(2Crs.:1Lec,2Lab) |
CECC |
Basic principles, linear surveying and scales, maps plotting, compass surveying, theodolite surveying: Vernier, optical and digital, traverses: open, closed, link, and traverse network, adjustment and plotting, engineering and precise leveling, contouring. Pre-req: MATH281
CVLE270 |
Civil Engineering Drawing And Detailing |
2 |
(2Cr.:1Lec,2Lab) |
CECC |
Graphical analysis of engineering drawings, computer-aided drafting and work drawing, applications: RC slabs, beams, stairs, retaining walls, footing, RC bridges, weirs, earth slopes, roads, interchanges and sections. AutoCAD Applications. Pre.MCHE 201
MATH282 |
Calculus |
3 |
(3Crs.: 3Lec,0Lab) |
BSMC |
Hyperbolic functions; implicit and logarithmic differentiation; derivatives of higher order functions; Leibniz theorem; mean value theorem; partial differentiation and applications; Taylor expansion; methods of integration; improper integrals; multiple Integrals; engineering applications. Pre: MATH 111
PHYS281 |
Electricity and Magnetism |
3 |
(3Crs.: 3Lec, 0Lab) |
BSMC |
Electric charges and Coulomb’s Law; Electric field and potential of various charge distributions; electric dipoles; Gauss’s Law in electricity; Capacitance and Dielectrics; Electric conduction current; Resistance and Temperature; Magnetic field of a solenoid; Gauss’s Law in Magnetism; Electromotive force; Electromagnetic induction; Faraday’s law; Self induction and inductance. Preq. PHYS120
Summer I |
ARAB001 |
Arabic Language |
2 |
(2Cr.:2Lec) |
CUR |
تقديم إطار عام للغة العربية لغير المتخصصين، وتتناول الموضوعات التالية: العربية بين لغات العالم، النظام الصوتي، النظام الصرفي، النظام النحوي والنظام الكتابي، كما تتناول العربية والتعريب، والعربية والحاسوب، ثم كيف تكتب مقالاً علمياً.
ENGL001 |
GENERAL ENGLISH |
2 |
(2Cr.:2Lec) |
CUR |
A general course that enhances language skills and provides coverage of basic grammar, vocabulary, reading, and writing for foundation students. It deals with basic competence in reading, through exercises on getting main ideas, guessing meaning from context, understanding details, predicting and inferencing. Writing development from paragraph to composition, proceeding through writing and developing of topics sentences, supporting sentences and paragraph writing is the focus of the course. Writing and reading build vocabulary through exercises and dictionary use and cloze exercises. The latter develop grammar where the use of nouns, verbs, adjectives and adverbs, transition signals, the reconstructing of sentences and main and subordinating clauses is practiced.
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This component encompasses 8 Credits of General Elective courses selected from the University Elective Courses.
General Electives |
4 |
(4) |
E |
Third Semester |
CVLE213 |
Structures I |
3 |
(3Crs: 3Lec) |
CECC |
Types of loads, structural elements and supports. Stability and determinacy of structures. Analysis of simple, cantilever and overhanging ended beams. Axial, shear, and bending moment diagrams. Analysis of compound and inclined Beams,& frames. Elastic deformation (slope and deflection) of beams by double-integration method; Moment-area theorems; and Conjugate Beam Method. Pre-req: CVLE 211
CVLE231 |
Engineering Geology |
2 |
(2Crs.:2Lec,0Tut) |
CECC |
Earth-structure, composition and properties of rocks; geologic processes; geologic hazards; geologic structure and engineering consequences; terrain analysis and geologic mapping; interpretation and use of geologic maps; application of geology to engineering practice; reservoirs, dam sites, and construction of tunnels.
CVLE261 |
Engineering Surveying II |
2 |
(2Cr.: 1Lec,2Lab) |
CECC |
Distance measurements, stadia system, tangential system, and double image system, Basics of electromagnetic distance measurements EDM, total Station, introduction to GPS, areas and volumes for earthworks, mass hauk diagrams, curve ranging simple, compound, reversed, transition, and vertical curves. Pre-req: CVLE 260
CVLE263 |
Transportation & Traffic Engineering |
3 |
(3Crs: 3Lec) |
CECC |
Introduction to urban transportation planning, travel behavior, transportation demand models, public transport planning, line capacity, headways, operation principles, traffic engineering principles, traffic control, traffic management, transportation infrastructure and facilities, transport and the environment, air pollution, traffic noise, energy consumption, evaluating alternative transportation plans: Technical, environmental, economic criteria. Pre-req: MATH281, COMP 208
CVLE341 |
Hydraulics I |
3 |
(3Crs.:2Lec,2Lab) |
CECC |
Properties of liquids. Hydrostatic, measurements of liquid pressures, buoyancy, principles of liquid kinematics and dynamics, continuity, energy, and momentum equations, application: steady flow, flow in pipes, velocity and discharge measurements, laminar and turbulent flow, head losses, pipe networks, emptying of tanks, laboratory experiments. Pre-req: PHYS282
ENGL211 |
Advanced Writing |
2 |
(2Crs.: 2Lec,0Lab) |
GEC |
Students write essays on different topics related to argumentation or presentation of concepts and ideas in an organized manner. This is in addition to descriptive, narrative, reflective, and creative writing. Topics chosen are related to the students’ culture diagram as well as current affairs. The ability of students to write academically and classify and organize ideas is stressed. Pre-req.: ENGL 001.
MATH283 |
Differential Equations |
3 |
(3Crs.: 3Lec,0Lab) |
BSMC |
First- and second-order differential equations with constant and variable coefficients; simultaneous system of differential equations; series solution; Introduction to partial differential equations; Fourier series; Laplace transforms; shifting theorems; convolution theorem; engineering applications. Pre-req.: MATH 281, MATH 282.
Fourth Semester |
CHEM207 |
Environmental Chemistry |
2 |
(2Crs., 2Lec,0Lab) |
BSMC |
Chemistry of ozone layer in the atmosphere; particulate matter and control of air pollution; global warming; waste management, treatment and disposal; mass-energy transfer; risk, dose response and human exposure assessment; hazard identification; risk characterization; water resources and pollutants; BOD and waste water.
CVLE214 |
Structures II |
3 |
(3Crs: 3Lec) |
CECC |
Strain energy theorems – Slopes and deflection of beams, frames and trusses utilizing principle of virtual work. Flexibility method for analysis of indeterminate structures. Matrix analysis of structures. Effect of temperature change and yielding of supports. Three Moment Equations and applications. Slope-deflection method for analysis of beams and rigid frames. Concept of Moment distribution methods and applications on continuous beams, and frames with and without side-sway. Pre-req: CVLE 213
CVLE222 |
Construction Materials I |
3 |
(3Crs: 2Lec & 2Lab) |
CECC |
Portland cement: Processing, Specifications, Properties, Types. Aggregates: Processing, Properties, Grading, Testing. Water, Admixtures, Concrete mix design (mixture proportioning), Properties and Testing of fresh concrete (Workability tests), Hard Concrete Testing. Batching, Mixing and Placing, Pre-req: CVLE 211
CVLE342 |
Hydraulics II |
3 |
(3Crs.:2Lec,2Lab) |
CECC |
Open channel hydraulics: Classification of open channel flow. Flow resistance equations, velocity distribution, boundary shear stress distribution and critical shear, design of channel cross-section, hydraulic jump, gradually varied flow, flow measurement, hydraulic models, pumps: function, types and performance curves. Main specifications of pumps, economical design of pumps and piping system, pumps in parallel and series, selection of pumps, installation, priming, and water hammer. Intake design. Laboratory experiments. Pre-req: CVLE 341.
ENGL300 |
Speech Communications |
2 |
(2Crs.: 2Lec,0Lab) |
GEC |
Basic oral communication principles and
theories; body, intonation, and stress language considerations; speaker-listener relationship; speech topic, context and audience; planning, preparing and delivering of platform speeches; showcase and spotlight ideas; group interactions; projects and formal presentations. Pre-req.: ENGL 211.
MATH381 |
Probability and Statistics |
3 |
(3Crs.: 3Lec, 0Lab) |
BSMC |
Probability space, conditional probability and independence, and probability theorems; Random variables, and density functions, joint probability; expectation, variance and covariance, moments and moment generating functions: Discrete and continuous distributions; statistical measures: mean, mode, variance, standard deviation; statistical distribution: t- distribution, chi- distribution; sampling theory; Theory of estimation, confidence intervals; probability and statistical software. Pre-req.: MATH 282.
Summer II |
MGMT002 |
Entrepreneurship |
2 |
(2Crs.: 2Lec, 0Lab) |
GEC |
An introductory course designed around the development of business plan. The course examines how to formulate business ideas, select a location, select a legal form of organization, locate financing source, assess the market, and develop a human resources management system.
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This component encompasses 8 Credits of General Elective courses selected from the University Elective Courses.
General Electives |
4 |
(4) |
E |
Fifth Semester |
CVLE323 |
RC Structures I |
3 |
(3Crs: 3Lec) |
CECC |
Introduction, working stress and limit state methods of design. Sections subjected to: normal force, bending moment, and shear, eccentric force, torsion, bond development and anchorage, code requirements, detailing, applications: columns and beams. Pre-req: CVLE 213, MATH 381
CVLE325 |
Construction Materials II |
3 |
(3Crs: 2Lec & 2Lab) |
CECC |
Supplementary Cementitious Materials, Field investigation, Hot-weather concreting, Cold-weather concreting, Special types of concrete; High-strength concrete, Mass concrete, High performance concrete, Analysis of fresh concrete, Analysis of hard concrete, Concrete Durability, Concrete problems and defects,. Building Construction Materials (Blocks, Tiles, Reinforcing Bars,..), Pre-req: CVLE 222.
CVLE333 |
Soil Mechanics |
3 |
(3Crs.:2Lec,2Lab) |
CECC |
Origin and nature of soil, clay minerals and soil structure, phase relationships, grain size analysis, consistency and soil classification. Soil Hydraulics: Principle of effective stresses, capillarity, permeability, pumping wells, 1-D and 2-D seepage, flow nets, filter design. Stress distribution, Mohr circles and pole method. Compressibility of soil, theory of consolidation. Failure criteria. Shear strength of soil slope stability, mass procedures and methods of slices. Laboratory testing and reports. Pre-req: CVLE 211 and CVLE 231.
CVLE425 |
Steel I |
3 |
(3Crs: 3Lec) |
CECC |
Introduction - Structural Framing Floor Systems - Stability & Bracing Systems - Tension Members - Compression Members - Bolted Truss Connections - Welded Truss Connections - Laterally Supported Beams - Lateral Torsion Buckling of Beams - Specifications & Detailing. Pre-req: CVLE 213, MATH381
CVLE441 |
Hydrology |
2 |
(2Crs.:2Lec,0Lab) |
CECC |
The hydrologic cycle, precipitation, system flow, evaporation, transpiration, hydrograph analysis, estimating volume runoff, runoff from snow, reservoir engineering, and channel routing, groundwater: occurrence, aquifers, hydraulics of wells, surface and subsurface investigations of groundwater. Water harvesting, surface and ground water case studies. Pre-req: CVLE 342.
MATH284 |
Numerical Analysis |
3 |
(3Crs.: 3Lec, 0Lab) |
BSMC |
Curve fitting; function approximation; iterative method for finding roots; solution of systems of linear equations; numerical differentiation and integrations; order); special functions; numerical analysis software; engineering applications. Pre-req.: MATH 283.
Sixth Semester |
CVLE324 |
RC Structures II |
3 |
(3Crs: 3Lec) |
CECC |
Serviceability limit state: deflection, cracking and exposure to fire resistance, floor systems: solid slabs, ribbed slabs, flat plate, and slabs, waffle slabs, and paneled beam floor slabs, design methods: Direct design method, and equivalent frame method, loads transmitted from floors to the supported beams, code requirements, detailing, and applications. Pre-req: CVLE 323
CVLE354 |
Environmental Engineering |
2 |
(2Crs.:2Lec,0Lab) |
CECC |
Saltwater intrusion: Ghyben-Herzberg interface, limiting conditions, hydrodynamic effects, control methods. Outdoor air pollution: meteorology effects, atmospheric dispersion, point-source Gaussian plume model. Solid waste management: landfill disposal and design, liners and cover systems, use of geosynthetics, vertical barriers, slope stability and settlement analyses. Groundwater pollution: contaminant transport, cone of depression, capture–zone curves, control of groundwater plumes, remediation techniques. Environmental impacts of highways and dams projects. Pre-req: CHEM207.
CVLE372 |
Structural Modeling |
2 |
(2Crs:1Lec & 2Lab) |
CECC |
Programming: routines of elements stiffness, overall matrix, bandwidth, solution of equations and calculation of elements internal forces, use of available packages (SAP 2000, STAAD, ROBOT, etc.)
Pre-req: CVLE 213,MATH284
CVLE426 |
Steel II |
3 |
(3Crs: 3Lec) |
CECC |
Beam-Column Members. -Built-up Columns - Eccentrically Loaded Connections – High Tensile Bolts - Frame Connections – Column Bases - Simply Supported Slab-Girder Roadway Bridges - Built-up Plate Girders. Specifications & Detailing. Pre-req: CVLE 425
CVLE432 |
Foundation Engineering |
3 |
(3Crs.:3Lec,0Lab) |
CECC |
Soil investigation, sampling and in-situ testing. Shallow foundation: types, bearing capacity and settlement, design of isolated, combined and raft foundations. Groundwater control and dewatering. Deep foundations: bearing capacity and settlement / displacement of axially-and laterally-loaded piles, driving formulas, pile load tests, negative skin friction, pile groups; structural design of pile caps. Code requirements, computer applications. Pre-req: CVLE 333 and CVLE 322.
CVLE464 |
Highway Engineering |
3 |
(3Crs.:3Lec,0Lab) |
CECC |
Elements of highway transportation planning, traffic engineering, geometric design of highways, highway planning, vertical and horizontal Alignment, transition curves, super-elevation, and intersections, highway materials: mineral aggregates and bituminous materials, structural design of rigid and flexible pavements: bituminous pavements, base courses, concrete pavements. Pre-req: CVLE 263 & CVLE 333
Seventh Semester |
CVLE427 |
Building Information & Modeling |
3 |
(3Crs: 3Lec) |
CECC |
BIM uses for Architecture, Engineering and Construction (AEC) industry, create 3D representations of structures on Autodesk Revit, explore spatial relationships between different components of the model, model building information, obtain bills of quantities (BOQ) and bar bending schedules (BBS), document projects and understand the value of the BIM process and what it offers. Pre-req. 324, CVLE426
CVLE453 |
Sanitary Engineering |
3 |
(3Crs.:3Lec,0Lab) |
CECC |
Sources of water supply, quality of water, water and diseases, water consumptions, collection works and water purification, chlorination and distribution systems, quantity of sewage, sewage systems, and appurtenances, and methods of sewage disposal, sewage treatment: necessity and methods. Pre-req: CVLE 354.
CVLE499 |
Internship |
1 |
(1Cr.) |
CECC |
This is a professional training which should not be less than four weeks. The training is followed by a presentation session where the students are supposed to present what they have learned.
CVLE500 |
Research Methodology |
2 |
(2Crs.:2Lec) |
CECC |
Steps for conducting a successful research: formulating a research problem, conceptualizing a research design, constructing an instrument for data collection, writing a research proposal, collecting data, processing & displaying data, writing a research report. Pre-req.: ENGL300.
CVLE501 |
Final Year Project I |
1 |
(1Cr.) |
CECC |
After completing 110 credits of course work, the student becomes eligible to sign up for the Final Year Project (FYP) that extends over two semesters; beginning in Fall-semester (Pre-req.: ENGL300) and ending in the following Spring-semester (Pre-req. CVLE500). The FYP experience requires students to work in teams to complete a specific project, submit a technical report, and give a presentation on a significant, relevant, and comprehensive engineering problem. The FYP is intended to stimulate student creativity and critical thinking, and build skills in formulating, designing, developing, building, communicating, and managing engineering projects. The project aims to provide students with a transitional experience from the academic world to the professional world.
CVLExxx |
Technical Electives |
6 |
(6) |
E |
The CE curriculum includes three 3-credit hour courses as technical electives. The courses are chosen from the courses listed in the table at the end of the page, with their descriptions given thereafter.
Eighth Semester |
CVLE482 |
Contracts, Quantities & Specifications |
3 |
(3Crs: 3Lec) |
CECC |
Structure of the construction documents and their inter-relationships, building requirements, General and particular contract conditions, Areas and methods of measurement used in engineering projects. Quality measurements and schedules, specifications for constructions. Cost analysis and estimation.
CVLE502 |
Final Year Project II |
3 |
(3Cr.) |
CECC |
After completing 110 credits of course work, the student becomes eligible to sign up for the Final Year Project (FYP) that extends over two semesters; beginning in Fall-semester (Pre-req.: ENGL300) and ending in the following Spring-semester (Pre-req. CVLE500). The FYP experience requires students to work in teams to complete a specific project, submit a technical report, and give a presentation on a significant, relevant, and comprehensive engineering problem. The FYP is intended to stimulate student creativity and critical thinking, and build skills in formulating, designing, developing, building, communicating, and managing engineering projects. The project aims to provide students with a transitional experience from the academic world to the professional world.
CVLExxx |
Technical Electives |
6 |
(6) |
E |
The CE curriculum includes three 3-credit hour courses as technical electives. The courses are chosen from the courses listed in the table at the end of the page, with their descriptions given thereafter.
ENGR001 |
Engineering Ethics |
1 |
(1Crs.: 1Lec, 0Lab) |
GEC |
Ethical issues in the practice of engineering, corporate responsibility; personal rights; honesty, ethical aspects of safety, risk and liability and conflicts of interest; environmental issues and sustainability; codes of ethics; emphasis on developing the capacity for independent ethical analysis of real cases. Pre-req.: earned 90 crs.
INME423 |
Project Planning & Management |
3 |
(3Crs.:3Lec,0Tut) |
ETOS |
Principles of project planning, project identification, time frame, project objectives, network construction (activity on arrows, activity on nodes), CPM and PERT applications, cost estimation, earned value analysis, project quality management, crashing of schedules, resource allocation and leveling, computer-based project management.
Civil Engineering Technical Electives(CETE)
Course Code |
Course Title |
Credits |
Hours Distribution |
Course Type |
CVLE510 |
Non-Destructive Concrete Testing |
3 |
(3Crs.:3Lec,0Lab) |
CETE |
Types, calibration and maintenance. Analysis of fresh concrete. Accelerated testing methods. Analysis of hardened concrete. Core drilling and testing. Partially destructive testing. Non-destructive testing. Load testing. Assessment of reinforcement condition. Standards, Specifications and Code of Practice of existing documents relevant to preceding items and discussion of their relevance. Pre-req: CVLE 222.
CVLE511 |
Photogrammetry And Geodesy |
3 |
(3Crs.:3Lec,0Lab) |
CETE |
Principles of photography, types of photographs, aerial cameras, vertical photographs: scale, ground coordinates, relief displacement, project planning: end and side lap-flying height, ground coverage, and flight map-stereoscopic viewing, figure of the earth, geodetic coordinates system, theory of errors, methods of least squares, triangulation network, trilateration network, types of conditions, adjustment network. Pre-req: CVLE 261.
CVLE512 |
Advanced Surveying |
3 |
(3Crs.:3Lec,0Lab) |
CETE |
Astronomical observations for geodesy, Surveying by total station. Positioning by intersection and resection: with angles and with distances. Trilateration system. Adjustment of trilateration network. Adjustment by variation of coordinates. The use of laser beam in surveying. Global positioning system GPS. Pre-req: CVLE 261.
CVLE513 |
Computer Application For Surveying |
3 |
(3Crs.:3Lec,0Lab) |
CETE |
Route surveying and geometric design, topographic site surveys and mapping, civil engineering and construction surveys, layout of industrial plants, building, pipelines and manufacturing machinery, horizontal curves ,circular curve layout by different methods, special circular curve problems, compound and reverse curves, vertical curves. General software for surveying: CivilCad, SURFER, SDR, software for GPS surveying. Pre-req: CVLE 261.
CVLE514 |
Advanced Structural Analysis |
3 |
(3Crs.:3Lec,0Lab) |
CETE |
Force and Displacement Methods for analysis of indeterminate structures. Flexibility and Stiffness matrix method for analysis of indeterminate trusses, beams, and frames. Grid beams and structures on elastic supports. Influence lines of indeterminate structure utilizing concepts of virtual work and moment distribution methods – Qualitative and Quantitative approaches. Pre-req: CVLE 214.
CVLE516 |
Inelastic Analysis Of Structure |
3 |
(3Crs.:3Lec,0Lab) |
CETE |
Plastic analysis: concept of plastic analysis, plastic hinges, incremental load method (step by step), mechanism method, upper bound, lower bound, and uniqueness theorems, combined mechanisms, beams, multistory, multiply and gable frames, computer implementation. Pre-req: CVLE 214.
CVLE517 |
Earthquake Engineering |
3 |
(3Crs.:3Lec,0Lab) |
CETE |
Earthquake causes and measures, earthquake faults and waves, plate tectonics, structural dynamics of single and multi-degree of freedom systems, dynamic response spectra, equivalent static lateral force method, lateral loads resistive systems, mitigation of earthquake forces. Pre-req: CVLE 213.
CVLE518 |
Materials Technology |
3 |
(3Crs.:3Lec,0Lab) |
CETE |
Theory of composites: Micro-composite and Macro–composite, Engineering applications of fibers, Design of Composite sections, Nonlinear analysis, Fracture Mechanics: crack initiation and propagation. Pre-req: CVLE 321.
CVLE520 |
Structural Modeling Of Buildings |
3 |
(3Crs.:3Lec,0Lab) |
CETE |
The course include the modeling technique for the numerical structural analysis of building with a review of the basic Structural systems in buildings, the loadings (Gravity, Lateral, temperature, settlement…..), the modeling of space truss structures, of building skeletons, of slabs and shear walls of walls and deep beams as pier and spandrel. Pre-req: CVLE 372.
CVLE521 |
Steel Bridges |
3 |
(3Crs.:3Lec,0Lab) |
CETE |
Types of Steel Bridges – Loads – Bracing Systems – Multi-Span Roadway & Railway Bridges – Composite Construction of Girder- Slab Bridges. Design of splices and bearings. Design of Truss Bridges and Arched Bridges. Specifications and Detailing. Pre-req: CVLE 426.
CVLE522 |
Reinforced Concrete Bridges |
3 |
(3Crs.:3Lec,0Lab) |
CETE |
Introduction, types of bridges, and loads, slab type hollow-type bridges, box-type bridges, girder type bridges, bearing pads, code requirements, detailing applications. Pre-req: CVLE 422.
CVLE523 |
Advanced Reinforced Concrete |
3 |
(3Crs.:3Lec,0Lab) |
CETE |
Design of framed structures, hinges, corbels and brackets, beam ledges, and shear friction, slender columns, biaxial bending, reinforced concrete stairs, water tightness, applications: ground, underground and elevated tanks, deep beams, circular beams, code requirements. Detailing. Pre-req: CVLE 324
CVLE524 |
Tall Building Structure |
3 |
(3Crs.:3Lec,0Lab) |
CETE |
Introduction, types of structural resisting systems, structural walls, cantilever columns, rigid frames, dual systems, code requirements, detailing. Pre-req: CVLE 324.
CVLE525 |
Pre-Stressed Concrete Structure |
3 |
(3Crs.:3Lec,0Lab) |
CETE |
Definitions, methods of prestressing, materials and their properties, losses of prestress, elastic behavior and stress distribution under different load stages, analysis and design of homogeneous sections, care of simply supported members. Pre-req: CVLE 421.
CVLE526 |
Design With Geosynthetics |
3 |
(3Crs.:3Lec,0Lab) |
CETE |
Overview on geosynthetic products: geotextiles, geogrids, geonets, geomembranes and geocomposites; physical, mechanical, hydraulic and environmental properties. Functions: separation, reinforcement, filtration, and drainage. Applications: unpaved and paved roads, reinforced-earth walls, embankments, foundations, slope stabilization, drainage behind retaining walls, erosion control, landfill liners and caps, earth dams, and wick drains. Construction methods, techniques, and specifications. Computer applications. Pre-req: CVLE 432.
CVLE527 |
Retaining Structures |
3 |
(3Crs.:3Lec,0Lab) |
CETE |
Lateral earth pressures: at rest, active and passive states, limit equilibrium methods and theory of elasticity, seismic conditions, hydrostatic and seepage pressures. Retaining walls: design of gravity, cantilever, and basement walls. Sheet-piles: cantilever and anchored bulkheads, free- and fixed-earth support methods, moment reduction, anchorage design. Braced cuts: pressure envelopes, design of sheeting, wale beams and struts, stability against bottom heave or piping. Shoring systems: types, control of groundwater, construction stages, anchors prestressing and testing, ground settlement around excavations. Code requirements, computer applications. Pre-req: CVLE 432.
CVLE528 |
Soil And Site Improvement |
3 |
(3Crs.:3Lec,0Lab) |
CETE |
Mechanical methods: compaction theory, properties of compacted soils, laboratory tests, field equipment, compaction specifications and control, dynamic compaction, vibroflotation, blasting techniques. Hydraulic methods: theory of wells, dewatering systems, drainage of slopes, preloading and use of vertical sand/wick drains. Physical and chemical methods: granular admixtures, Portland cement, lime, calcium chloride, fly ash, bitumen, grouting materials and techniques. Inclusion methods: reinforced earth with steel strips or geosynthetics, soil nails and rock bolts. Laboratory and computer applications. Pre-req: CVLE 333.
CVLE529 |
Feasibility Study And Marketing |
3 |
(3Crs.:3Lec,0Lab) |
CETE |
Economics: cost nature and concepts, cost definition, material, labor cost, factory overhead, direct cost, indirect cost, variable cost, fixed cost, semi-variable semi-fixed cost, differential and increment cost, and opportunity cost, cost measurement and equations, cost reports, profits, consumption, risk, financial institutions, long-term contract, Labor’s law, Insurance.
CVLE530 |
Railway Engineering |
3 |
(3Crs.:3Lec,0Lab) |
CETE |
Train dynamics (Tractive Effort, Train Resistances, Ruling Gradient, Acceleration and Deceleration, Braking and Stopping distances), Design of Railway tracks (Subgrade, Ballast Section, Sleepers, Rails, fastenings and rail joints, Stresses in Track Components), Track alignment (Cant - Transition Curves - Longitudinal and Cross sections, Track junctions (turnouts- crossings- crossover- double cross over- slips, planning dimensions of track junctions), Stations (passenger stations- freight stations- planning of marshalling yards- locomotive and wagons yards), Control of Train Movement and Signaling (types of Signaling systems- Mechanical and Electrical signaling systems- automatic block sections- green wave). Pre-req: CVLE 263.
CVLE531 |
Harbor Engineering |
3 |
(3Crs.:3Lec,0Lab) |
CETE |
Theory of Waves, wave refraction and diffraction, wave forces on vertical walls, Port Planning, water and land areas, breakwaters, temporary and fixed breakwaters, submerged and ruble mound breakwaters, wall breakwaters composite breakwaters, gravity quay walls, plain concrete blocks Quay walls, cantilever and anchored sheet piles, Marine platforms supported by group piles. Pre-req: CVLE 432.
CVLE534 |
Advanced Highway Engineering |
3 |
(3Crs.:3Lec,0Lab) |
CETE |
Highway and Airports pavement design (flexible and rigid pavements), Stress Analysis in flexible and rigid pavements, pavement response under traffic load, failure of flexible and rigid pavements, highways pavement maintenance and rehabilitation (methods, programs, management), types and design, Hot mix Asphalt Concrete: Materials, Design Methods and Testing. Pre-req: CVLE 464.
CVLE535 |
Airports Engineering |
3 |
(3Crs.:3Lec,0Lab) |
CETE |
Principles of Airport Planning, Components of Airports (airside, landside), Aircraft characteristics, Airport operations, Airport System planning, Site selection, Land use, Airport terminal area and airport access, Airport Capacity and delays, Airport geometric design (Runways, Taxiways, Aprons), Safety Surfaces (Obstacle limitation surfaces: approach, take-off, transition, conical, horizontal), Airport pavement (types, design, construction). Pre-req: CVLE 464.
CVLE537 |
Irrigation And Drainage Engineering |
3 |
(3Crs.:3Lec,0Lab) |
CETE |
Irrigation: planning and design of canals networks, field irrigations, sprinkler irrigation system, drip irrigation system, drainage: importance of drainage, open drainage design and planning, tile drainage design and planning, canal lining design. Pre-req: CVLE 441.
CVLE538 |
Hydraulic Structures |
3 |
(3Crs.:3Lec,0Lab) |
CETE |
Hydraulic and structural design of drainage structures, design of dams, environmental considerations, design of pumping stations, design of control structures, design of drop structures, applications. Pre-req: CVLE 342
CVLE539 |
Hydraulic And Hydrologic Modeling |
3 |
(3Crs.:3Lec,0Lab) |
CETE |
Hydraulic modeling: Physical modeling, numerical modeling, hydrologic modeling, application of deterministic and probabilistic concept to simulate and analyze hydrologic systems; discussion of the theory and application of linear and non-linear, lumped, and distributed systems techniques in modeling the various phases of the hydrologic cycle. Pre-req: CVLE 441.
CVLE542 |
Water And Waste Water Treatment |
3 |
(3Crs. :3Lec,0Lab) |
CETE |
Water networks quality of raw water, intakes, pumping raw water to treatment plant, plain and chemical sedimentation, filtration, disinfection, ground tank, characteristics of wastewater, aerobic and anaerobic processes-preliminary, primary and tertiary treatment-biological filtration, activated sludge-oxidation ditches, stabilization ponds-aerated, lagoons-sludge treatment and Re-use. Pre-req: CVLE 342 and CVLE 453.
CVLE543 |
Water And Waste Water Networks |
3 |
(3Crs.:3Lec,0Lab) |
CETE |
Storage of water, ground and elevated storage, equalization between consumption rates and storage, high lift pumps, distribution network (pipe lines, valves, connections, and hydrants), construction and maintenance of collection works.(Domestic, storm, industrial and filtration wastewater), design of collection gravity systems, sewer appurtenances, safety of maintenance of collection works, pumping wastewater to treatment and recycle locations. Pre-req: CVLE 342
CVLE546 |
Environmental Process Engineering |
3 |
(3Crs.:3Lec,0Tut) |
CETE |
An introduction to analysis, characterization, and modeling of environmental, physical, chemical, and biological processes and reactor configurations commonly used for water quality control; applications to the development and design of specific water and wastewater treatment operations; discussion of economic and legislative constraints and requirements. Pre-req: CVLE 354.