Introduction to CE profession; description of various areas of specialization with a focus on nature of work and duties; orientation of the CE program and choice of electives for concentration in each discipline; field trips to ongoing projects; professional ethics and conduct, responsibilities and role of a civil engineer in the society.
An introductory course on the “language of engineering” and the use of drafting instruments and machines. Topics include freehand sketching, graphic geometry, orthographic projection, sectional and auxiliary views, dimensioning, intersections, developments, and introduction to working drawings and an overview of computer graphics. Note: This course is for non-CE students only
Basic concepts and principles of mechanics; algebraic vector operations on action and reaction vectors; equilibrium of particles in two and three dimensions; definitions of moment and couple; reduction of system of forces; equilibrium of rigid bodies; statically determinate structures including beams, trusses, frames and machines; analysis of internal forces; shear and bending moment diagram for beams; static friction forces and engineering applications; center of gravity of masses, and centroid of lines, areas, and volumes; area moment of inertia and radius of gyration.
Pre-Requisites: PHYS101
Basic concepts and principles of mechanics; equilibrium of particles in two dimensions; definition of moment and couple; reduction of systems forces; equilibrium of rigid bodies in two dimensions; analysis of truss-type structures and internal forces; geometric properties of cross-section area; centroid and moments of inertia; shear and bending moment diagrams in beams; stress, Stress-strain relationships; stress and deformation of axially loaded members; stress-concentration; thermal stresses; pressure-vessels; torsion-stress and deformation; elastic bending and shear stresses in beams; compound stresses; stress transformation. Note: This course is for non-CE students only Not to be taken for credit with CE 201 or CE 203
Pre-Requisites: PHYS101
Concepts of stress, strain, and constitutive relations; stress and deformation of axially loaded members, thermal stresses, pressure vessels, energy concepts, torsion of circular and thin-walled sections, shear and bending moment diagrams in beams, elastic bending, shear stress in beams, compound stresses, stress transformation, deflection of beams, and introduction to the concept of singularity functions.
Pre-Requisites: CE201
Introduction; hydraulic cements; water; aggregates for Portland cement and asphalt concrete mixes; admixtures; design of concrete mixtures; production, handling and placement of concrete; properties of fresh concrete; curing of concrete; properties of hardened concrete; asphalt types, physical properties, grading systems and usage of asphalt; asphalt concrete mix design; engineering properties and usage of structural steel. Laboratory sessions on tests of concrete constituents, fresh and hardened concrete, aggregate gradation and mix design; flexure behavior of reinforced concrete beams; physical properties and testing of asphalt binders, asphalt concrete mix design; hardness test, tensile and torsion tests on metals, measurement of Poisson’s ratio and stress concentration and bending tests on steel beams.
Pre-Requisites: CE201 And CE206*
Co-Requisites: CE 206
CE 206 Civil Engineering Materials Laboratory (0-3-1) Laboratory sessions on tests of concrete constituents using standard procedures generally ASTM standards, fresh and hardened concrete, aggregate gradation and mix design; flexure behavior of reinforced concrete beams; physical properties and testing of asphalt binders, asphalt concrete mix design; hardness test, tensile and torsion tests on metals, measurement of Poisson’s ratio and stress concentration and bending tests on steel beams.
Pre-Requisites: CE204*
Co-Requisites: CE 204
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Introduction to Computer Aided Design and Drafting. Introduction to computer graphics; graphics laboratory assignments to develop a skill in using the CAD system and to produce a quality engineering drawings; fundamentals of engineering graphics in 2D and 3D drawings, solid modeling, applications to Mining and Civil engineering problems, through length and sloping lines, cut and fill, strike and dip; the forms of graphical communication for designers; example problems to develop student?s perception and visualization ability.
Pre-Requisites: ICS101 Or ICS102 Or ICS103
The course focus on the following topics: Introduction to Computer Aided Design and Drafting, (CADD), 2D Drawings with AutoCAD includes Multi-view Projection, Dimensions, Sections, Auxiliary Views, Free Hand Sketching, Mining and Civil Engineering Problems, Metallic Members and their Connections, Bearing and Slope of Lines and Planes, Contour Map Lines, Cut and Fill, Blue Print Reading, and 3D Drawings. Prerequisite: ICS 103
The course focus on the following topics: Introduction to Computer Aided Design and Drafting, (CADD), 2D Drawings with AutoCAD includes Multiview Projection, Dimensions, Sections, Auxiliary Views, Free Hand Sketching, Mining and Civil Engineering Problems, Metallic Members and their Connections, Bearing and Slope of Lines and Planes, AutoCAD Civil 3d, Contour Map Lines, Cut and Fill, Blue Print Reading, and 3D Drawings.
Properties of fluids, hydrostatics with applications to manometers, forces on plane and curved surfaces, bouncy, equations of continuity, energy and linear momentum with applications, dimensional analysis, dynamic similarity, open channel flow, and conduit flow.
Pre-Requisites: (CE201 Or CE202) And MATH102
Introduction; measuring units, significant figures, direct distance measurement with tapes, tape corrections; electronic distance measurement; levels and leveling; longitudinal profiles and cross sections; contouring; area and volume computations; the theodolite and angular measurements; optical distance measurements; rectangular coordinates; traverse surveys and computations; mapping.
Introduction to measuring units; direct distance measurement with tapes; tape corrections; electronic distance measurement; levels and leveling; longitudinal profiles and cross sections; contouring; area and volume computations; the theodolite and angular measurements; optical distance measurements; rectangular coordinates; traverse surveys and computations; mapping; introduction to GPS and GIS.
Introduction to basics of surveying, surveying instruments, accuracy and precision, ratios, errors; leveling, types of leveling instruments, techniques of leveling, profile and cross-section leveling; distance measurement techniques, steel tape corrections; angles and directions, azimuth and bearing computations; traverse surveys, latitude and departure computations, traverse adjustments. Area of a closed traverse by coordinate method; satellite positioning systems, Global Positioning System (GPS) codes, signals and frequencies, Receivers, GPS position measurements; topographical hydrographic surveying and mapping. Maps and plans, introduction to contours, cross-section, end areas and volumes, introduction to geographic information systems (GIS).
Composition and properties of hydraulic cements; characteristics of local aggregates and water mix; properties of fresh concrete; production, handling and placement of cement and fresh concrete; properties of hardened concrete; mix design; durability in the Gulf environment; problems of hot weather concreting; introduction to repair materials and techniques; types, engineering properties, and usage of structural steel, aluminum, timber, glass and plastics. Laboratory sessions will concentrate on various tests of concrete constituents, fresh and hardened concrete, aggregate gradation and mix design; flexure behavior of reinforced concrete beams; hardness test, tensile and compressive tests on metals, measurement of Poisson's ratio and stress concentration and bending tests on steel beams.
Pre-Requisites: CE203
Shear force and bending moment diagrams for frames; influence lines for beams and trusses; displacement analysis for beams; Virtual Work Method for beams, frames and trusses; Castigliano's Theorem; analysis of statically indeterminate structures; the Force Method; the Slope-Deflection Method, the Moment Distribution Method; introduction to the Stiffness Method for beams and frames, the use of structural analysis software.
Pre-Requisites: CE203 Or CE202
A broad introduction to design in all four disciplines; design landscape and requirements related to data, information, specification and codes, methods and tools, design considerations and constraints; issues related to safety, economy and impact; professional ethics and responsibility; design drawings; a small-scale project work to complement student's understanding. Prerequisite: CE 305, Junior Standing
Behavior and design of reinforced rectangular and T-sections in flexure; doubly reinforced sections; behavior and design of beams for shear; bond and development length including splices and cut-off points; design of one-way solid and joist floor slabs; design of short columns; design of isolated footings; introduction to prestressing and precast construction; use of appropriate computer software in design; completion of a design project; interpretation of blueprints; site visits.
Pre-Requisites: CE305
Introduction to numerical methods; matrix algebra; solution of nonlinear equations; solution of system of linear and nonlinear equations; numerical solutions of differential equations by finite differences; error analysis; introduction to the finite element method (FEM); modular programming using finite elements and finite differences; application of developed finite difference and finite element software problems in civil engineering; introduction to linear programming.
Introduction to numerical methods; error analysis; solution of system of linear and nonlinear equations; numerical integration; numerical solutions of ordinary differential equations; curve fitting and interpolation; statistical methods, descriptive statistics, probability distributions, analysis of variance and regression; introduction to linear programming and optimization problems; development and application of computer programs to case studies derived from civil engineering practices.
Pre-Requisites: (MATH208 Or MATH202) And (ICS104 Or ICS103)
Introduction to water treatment along with physical operations and chemical processes; Introduction to wastewater treatment and reuse along with preliminary, primary, secondary, and tertiary treatment; municipal solid and hazardous waste management and disposal.
Pre-Requisites: (CHEM101) And (CE375* Or ESE371*)
The hydrologic cycle, precipitation, evaporation and transpiration, infiltration streamflow, hydrograph analysis including unit hydrograph, occurrence of groundwater, fundamentals of groundwater flow including Darcy's Law and its applications, steady and unsteady flow to wells. Laboratory sessions include experiments in fluid mechanics, surface and subsurface hydrology.
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The hydrologic cycle, precipitation; evaporation and transpiration; infiltration; streamflow; hydrograph analysis including unit hydrograph; hydrologic flood routing; introduction to flood frequency analysis; occurrence of groundwater; fundamentals of groundwater flow including Darcy’s law and its applications; steady and unsteady flow to wells.
Pre-Requisites: CE230
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Transportation system in Saudi Arabia; transportation planning and evaluation; vehicle characteristics; human factors; geometric design of highways and intersections; basis of pavement design; introduction to capacity analysis of highways and intersections; introduction to airport planning and design; application of transportation related softwares.
Pre-Requisites: PHYS101 And CE343*
Co-Requisites: CE 343
Transportation system in Saudi Arabia; transportation planning and evaluation; vehicle characteristics; human factors; geometric design of highways and intersections; basis of pavement design; introduction to capacity analysis of highways and intersections; introduction to airport planning and design; application of transportation related softwares.
Pre-Requisites: (CE206 Or CE303) And CE341*
Co-Requisites: CE 341
Beginning of coop in summer. Description as given in CE 351.
A continuous period of 28 weeks is spent in the industry to acquire practical experience in civil engineering professional practice under the supervision and guidance of the employer and the academic advisor. During this period the student gains an in-depth exposure and appreciation of the civil engineering profession. The student is required to write detailed reports about his training period under regulations of the CE department. Prerequisites: ENGL 214; One CE-Core Course; Junior Standing & Approval of the Department
End of coop in summer. Description as given in CE 351.
Soil formation and identification; index and classification properties of soils; clay minerals; soil compaction; capillarity, swelling, shrinkage and effective stresses; flow of water in soils; compressibility and consolidation; stress in soils; shear strength of cohesive and cohesionless soils; introduction to lateral earth pressure and shallow foundation.
Soil formation and identification; index and classification properties of soils; clay minerals; soil compaction; capillarity, swelling, shrinkage and effective stresses; flow of water in soils; compressibility and consolidation; stress in soils; shear strength of cohesive and cohesionless soils; introduction to lateral earth pressure and shallow foundation.
Pre-Requisites: CE203 And CE230* And CE356*
Conduct and report on experiments in geotechnical engineering, including: specific gravity; moisture content; sieve analysis; hydrometer analysis; Atterberg limits; compaction; field density; permeability; consolidation; direct shear; unconfined compression; California bearing ratio; triaxial shear.
Pre-Requisites: CE354*
Co-Requisites: CE 354
Analysis of water distribution and wastewater collection systems, computer modeling of network systems; water treatment including coagulation, flocculation, softening, sedimentation, filtration, desalination and disinfection; water treatment, principles of biological treatment systems including activated sludge, extended aeration, aerated lagoons, and stabilization ponds.
Introductory environmental chemistry laboratory sessions for water & wastewater treatment; Standard solutions; Elementary concepts in solution & colloidal chemistry including chemical equilibrium, kinetics, precipitation; pH measurement; Dissolved-oxygen analysis; Alkalinity analysis; Water-hardness analysis; Turbidity and solids characterization; Total organic carbon (TOC) & Chemical oxygen demand (COD) analysis; Biochemical oxygen demand (BOD) analysis; Total coliforms analysis; Residual chlorine analysis; Jar Test; Adsorption.
Pre-Requisites: CE330*
Co-Requisites: CE 330
A continuous period of one semester is spent in the industry to acquire practical experience in civil engineering professional practice under the supervision and guidance of the employer and the academic advisor. During this period the student gains an in-depth exposure and appreciation of the civil engineering profession. The student is required to write detailed reports about his training period under regulations of the CE department. Prerequisites: ENGL 214; Junior Standing & Approval of the Department
Pre-Requisites: ENGL214
A continuous period of eight weeks of summer working in the industry to gain exposure and appreciation of the civil engineering profession. On-the-job training can be acquired in one of the four specialties of civil engineering. The student is required to write a brief report about his industrial experience. The report should emphasize duties assigned and completed by the student. Prerequisite(s): ENGL 214, Junior Standing, Approval of the Department
Pre-Requisites: ENGL214
In-depth study of cement composition, hydration of cement; structure and properties of hardened cement paste; volumetric changes in concrete; properties of concrete related to durability such as water absorption, water permeability, chloride permeability, and chloride diffusion; use of mineral admixtures; advanced concretes and reinforcing bars; requirements and specifications for producing durable concretes suiting the local conditions.
Pre-Requisites: CE204
Durability problems of concrete structures such as reinforcement corrosion, sulfate attack, cement-aggregate reactions, salt weathering, efflorescence, acid attack, and environmental cracking; factors causing severe deterioration problems in the Arabian Gulf; condition survey, diagnosis and evaluation of deterioration damage in concrete structures; repair materials and methods; preventive measures such as protective coatings, cathodic protection, de-chlorination, and re-alkalinization.
Pre-Requisites: CE204
Foundations in marine sciences; understanding the physical, chemical, geological and biological characteristics of marine environment; impacts on offshore structures, physical forces affecting marine facilities, marine corrosion and mitigation measures, biofouling and marine pests; effects of offshore structures on the marine environment; environmental impact assessment, impact mitigation, environmental monitoring; marine policy, marine protected areas, national and international regulations.
Introduction to geoengineering; the economics of climate change; response to climate change: mitigation and adaptation techniques; impacts, adaptation, and vulnerability; plan to keep carbon in check; carbon capture, utilization and storage; climate intervention strategies and technologies; solar radiation management; carbon dioxide removal; weather modification; using the oceans to engineer the climate.
Review of matrix algebra and solution of simultaneous equations; flexibility (force) method analysis; stiffness (displacement) method of analysis; 2-D trusses, beams and frames; development of computer programs using the stiffness method; use of available computer packages for applications in structural analysis; introduction to the Finite Element Method; introduction to structural stability.
Pre-Requisites: CE305
Bending of beams of non-symmetrical sections; shear center; energy concepts including Rayleigh-Ritz method; use of classical and energy methods in the analysis of curved beams; torsion of prismatic members; beams on elastic foundations; use of finite element methods in solid mechanics, including introduction to use of FEM software; column buckling and introduction to beam-columns; failure theories and fracture mechanics.
Pre-Requisites: CE203
Marine structures and environmental loadings; Offshore structure (fixed; floating; mooring dolphins; jack-ups), costal marine structures (harbor; dry dock); Concrete for marine structures: concrete, concrete mix design and preparation; fresh concrete properties, mechanical properties of hardened concrete, shrinkage and creep, durability; Steel for marine structures: mechanical properties, failure mechanisms; Nonmetals; Miscellaneous materials for marine structures.
Properties of structural steel; steel sections and introduction to Load Resistance Factor Design (LRFD), design of tension members, compression members and capacity calculations; laced columns width-thickness ratios; design of beams with and without lateral supports; design of members under combined axial and bending loads; design and details of simple bolted and welded connections, and an introduction to common building connections; use of software for design of elements and overall design of frames. Prerequisite: CE 305
Pre-Requisites: CE305
Environmental factors causing severe deterioration problems in marine structures; deterioration of marine structures such as corrosion, sulfate attack, salt weathering and crystallization, efflorescence, acid attack, abrasion, erosion, cavitation, and cracking; condition surveys, assessment and evaluation of deterioration damage in marine structures; preventive measures such as coatings, overlays, and cathodic protection; repair methods and materials
This is the first of two courses for the multidisciplinary, capstone project. Multidisciplinary teams will be formed, projects will be defined, and project management discussed
Students undertake a civil engineering design project under the supervision of a faculty member with the aim of achieving a comprehensive design experience through a coherent study of all applicable principles, strategies and methodologies of design, including construction operation, and maintenance as and when applicable. The project should also take into consideration other appropriate factors such as alternative designs, economic feasibility and social and environmental impacts. The student chooses the project in the field in which he is most familiar through his co-op work experience or summer training. The student is required to make an oral and written presentation of the design project to an examining committee.
This is the second of two courses for the multidisciplinary, capstone project. Multidisciplinary teams undertake product definition, generation of conceptual designs, product development, and presentation of final products. Students integrate knowledge acquired from prior courses into multidisciplinary projects with multiple constraints and use engineering standards while further developing their communication skills and life-long learning techniques.
ACE students undertake a civil engineering design project under the supervision of a faculty member with the aim of achieving a comprehensive design experience through a coherent study of engineering and design principles. The student chooses the project in the field in which he is most familiar through his co-op work experience. The student is required to make a oral and written presentation of the design project to an examining committee. Prerequisite: CE 351
Design of two-way slabs using ACI ‘direct design method’; design of continuous beams; behavior and design of columns under axial load and bending moment including slenderness effect; design of beam column joints; design of shear wall and load bearing wall system; simple design of stairs; introduction to various types of foundations; lateral resistivity, design of wall footings and combined footings; design of retaining walls; simple design of prestressed precast elements; appropriate computer software in design; completion of a multistory design project.
Pre-Requisites: CE315
Analysis of multi-storeyed building frames for one-way and two-way flooring systems using approximate and "exact" methods; preliminary and final design of multi-storeyed building frames; mat foundations; water tanks; introduction to reinforced concrete bridges; problem of durability in reinforced concrete buildings; computer application in interactive design.
Introduction to elastic-plastic material behavior, plastic analysis and design of beams and simple frames using Load Resistance Factor Design (LRFD), design of built up beams and plate girders, optimum proportioning of I-beam, design of composite girders, design of rigid connections, design for torsion, computer applications to design rigid frames and steel buildings.
Pre-Requisites: CE408
Construction engineering environment and practices, contract documents, types of contract, bidding strategies and professional liabilities; construction equipment and methods, CPM, network analysis, scheduling and resource levelling; cost control and project management with computer applications. Introduction to PERT.
An overview of construction industry, contract documents and professional liabilities, issues during construction phase, business ownership, cost estimation , equipment productivity; concrete form design; planning and scheduling, resource leveling, cost control; introduction to pert, construction management aspects; materials management, construction productivity and safety. Prerequisite: CE 303 and Junior Standing
An overview of construction industry; professional responsibilities, ethics, liabilities and licensing; contracts and project delivery systems; business ownership; project planning and scheduling; cost estimation, cost control, resource leveling, introduction to construction economics, equipment productivity and selection; construction productivity and safety; construction types, equipment, materials, and foundation; concrete form design; contemporary issues in Construction Engineering; field projects and life-long learning.
Review of fundamentals of hydrology and advanced treatment for estimation of elements of the hydrologic cycle; hydrologic flood routing; probability concepts in hydrology, flood frequency analysis; hydrologic principles in engineering design; computer applications in hydrology and introduction to minor structure designs.
Review of fundamentals of hydrology and advanced treatment for estimation of elements of the hydrologic cycle; hydrologic flood routing; probability concepts in hydrology, flood frequency analysis; hydrologic principles in engineering design; computer applications in hydrology and introduction to minor structure design. Prerequisite: CE 332
Open channel concepts leading to the development of gradually varied flow computation, computer-aided profile computation, hydraulic factors for the design of reservoirs, dams, spillways and stilling basins. Hydraulic models and similitudes; fundamentals of pumps and turbines; selection of pumps.
Introduction and definitions; Groundwater Aquifers of Saudi Arabia; groundwater storage and supply; Darcy’s law and its applications; Dupuit approximation; steady and unsteady flows in confined and unconfined aquifers; radial flow towards wells; storage coefficient and safe yield in a water-table aquifer; design of wells; methods of drilling and construction; development of maintenance of wells.
Pre-Requisites: CE335
Irrigation in Saudi Arabia; sources and quality of water for irrigation; design of low diversion dams in wadies; irrigation wells; and soil-water-plant relations, consumptive use; layout of gravity irrigation systems, irrigation methods, furrow, borderstrip, sprinkler and drip systems, computer-aided design of sprinkler system; waterlogging and salinity problems, and drainage in irrigated lands.
Aquifers and wells of Saudi Arabia; trends in recent groundwater developments; exploration methods and location of wells; well hydraulics-steady and unsteady flow, yield vs. well size and yield vs. drawdown; non-equilibrium well formula; design of wells; well screens, well drilling methods, well logging and installing of well screens; design and layout of well point system; well development; disinfecting of wells; encrustation and corrosion of well screens, remedial measures and maintenance; water-well specifications; pumps for wells.
Analysis and characteristics of flow in open channels; channel design considerations including uniform flow; flow measuring devices; gradually varied flow; flood routing; rapidly varied flow; hydraulic factors for the design of reservoirs, dams, spillways and stilling basins.
Pre-Requisites: CE335
Application of the basic laws of fluid mechanics to hydraulic problems. Analysis and design of water supply, sanitary and storm sewer systems and their components; open channel flow hydraulics; hydraulic structures; computer applications in the design and analysis of hydraulic systems.
Pre-Requisites: CE335
Fundamental principles and design of water supply, sanitary and storm sewer systems and their components, including pipes, pumps, storage facilities, open-channels, culverts; computer applications in the design and analysis of hydraulic systems. Prerequisite: CE 230
Techniques commonly associated with systems engineering; new techniques applicable to design and operations of civil engineering systems; linear optimization, linear programming, transportation and assignment problems, network analysis; simulation techniques; decision analysis; nonlinear optimization; critical path method.
Pre-Requisites: CE318
Construction materials; asphalt cement; emulsified asphalt; foamed asphalt; Portland cement asphalts; cement; aggregates and asphalt additives; specifications; material selection and evaluation; tests of asphalts and aggregates, mix design procedures for hot and cold asphalt mixes, including Marshall and SuperPave; mix design for Portland cement concrete mixes for rigid pavements; characterization techniques; modulus of resilience; fatigue and rutting performance prediction; field quality control procedures; Computer applications in materials evaluation and design. Prerequisite: CE 204
Pre-Requisites: CE204
Pavement types and design factors; stresses and strains in flexible and rigid pavements; traffic analysis and design considerations; material characterization; performance evaluation; reliability aspects in design and construction; structural thickness design of highway and airport pavements using different methodologies; pavement evaluation; Computer application in pavement design.
Pre-Requisites: CE341*
Co-Requisites: CE 341
Selection and processing of construction materials; asphalt concrete mix design; asphalt plants operation; material placement and compaction methods; quality control; earthwork, highway drainage and roadside requirements; construction standards; pavement performance and evaluation; pavement distress identification; surface treatments; techniques; application and design; overlay design; pavement recycling techniques; computer applications.
Highway planning in rural and urban areas; highway location studies; engineering and aesthetic considerations; geometric design, structural design, highway materials; drainage, highway construction, highway safety engineering; discussion of AASHTO and Saudi highway design manuals; complete geometric design of a two-lane highway; introduction to computer softwares for geometric design.
Vehicle, roadway and driver characteristics; traffic engineering and safety studies; highway capacity analysis; traffic control methods and devices; intersection signalization and signal timing; fundamentals of intersection design; parking facilities; introduction to attenuation devices; intelligent transportation systems; computer applications.
Pre-Requisites: CE341
Transportation system in Saudi Arabia; Vehicle, roadway, and driver characteristics; human factors; Vehicle, roadway, and driver characteristics; traffic engineering and safety studies; highway capacity analysis; geometric design of highways and intersections; highway capacity analysis; traffic control methods and devices; intersection signalization and signal timing; fundamentals of intersection design; parking facilities; computer applications.
Fundamental relations of elasticity and plasticity in soil masses; unsaturated soils behavior; deformation properties of cohesionless and cohesive soils; advanced strength concepts in soils and stress path; slope stability analysis; introduction to soil dynamics.
General survey of soil types and their behavior and the available techniques for improvement; shallow and deep mechanical modifications; modifications by admixtures and grouting; modifications by inclusions; the use of geosynthetic material in filtration, seepage control, separation, reinforcement and water retention; hydraulic modifications; and treatment of marginal soils.
Pre-Requisites: CE354
Site investigation, including determination of soil properties for design; bearing capacity theory of shallow foundation; settlement of building foundations; design and analysis of retaining walls, sheet piles and braced excavations; design of pile and pier foundations.
Pre-Requisites: CE354
Principles that govern the flow of water into soils; equation of continuity and potential theory; flow nets; confined flow; unconfined flow; seepage forces and critical gradient; applications of seepage principles to earth structures; seepage from canals and ditches; seepage into wells; filters and drains; review of selected case histories.
Fundamental relations of elasticity and plasticity in soil masses; unsaturated soils behavior; deformation properties of cohesionless and cohesive soils; advanced strength concepts in soils and stress path; slope stability analysis; introduction to soil dynamics.
Pre-Requisites: CE354
The physical and spectral basis of remote sensing; sensor systems; photographic censors; multispectral scanners; sidelooking airborne radar; passive microwave sensors and remote sensing programs; mission planning consideration; LANDSAT system; image interpretation of remote sensing data; numerical analysis of remote sensing data; pattern recognition in remote sensing; typical steps in numerical analysis; applications of remote sensing.
The earth and its gravity field, scope of geodetic positioning techniques, the figure of the earth, geodetic datum, terrestrial coordinate systems and associated transformations, geodetic position computation on earth as sphere, as ellipsoid, field astronomy,mapping,and projection coordinates of the ellipsoid.
Introduction to advanced and sustainable materials, definition of interactive and smart materials and systems, properties, types and classifications, their applications, merits and demerits. Examples of current and emerging smart building materials and systems. Biomimetric Materials. Phase-Change Materials. Nano technology applications in the building envelope. Assessment of the suitability and sustainability of smart materials and systems for building and construction projects. Selection criteria based on performance, international-standard practices and certification. Integration strategies of advanced materials and future trends. Site visits to relevant laboratories and materials-manufacturing facilities.
Definition of errors, sources of errors, types of errors, Gauss probability distribution of random errors, uni-variate and multi-variate errors propagation, parametric least squares adjustment, single and multiconditional least squares adjustment, least squares solution of mathematical model, statistical testing of observations and mathematical structures.
Route survey; horizontal curves; vertical curves; spirals; construction surveys; applications of Total Stations; topographic surveying and mapping; introduction to Global Positioning System (GPS) and Geographic Information Systems.
Pre-Requisites: CE261
Water treatment including pre-design issues, desalination, lime softening, sedimentation, filtration, membrane systems, ion exchange, adsorption, and disinfection technologies; Wastewater treatment including fundamentals of reactor design, activated sludge system, membrane bioreactor, trickling filter, and secondary clarifier; Natural wastewater treatment technologies for smaller and remote communities; Wastewater reuse including water scarcity issues, legal issues, health issues, technical issues & methodologies, areas of application, and case studies.
Analyses of stream and estuary water quality; composition and disposal of solid wastes; types of hazardous waste generated, and their management; sources, characteristics, and effects of air pollution; meteorology of inversions and dispersion of pollutants; health effects of noise pollution and its control; application of computer models in analysis of environmental data.
Theory and practice in sanitary engineering including the concepts of processing, design, economic evaluation and computer analysis; class projects incorporating practical considerations in the design and operation of treatment units and the combining of unit processing in water and wastewater treatment plants; field trips will be organized to visit various types of treatment plants in operation.
Pre-Requisites: CE330 Or ESE231
Problems, regulations, collection, handling, recycling and disposal issues related to municipal solid wastes; Characterization of municipal solid wastes including physical, chemical, and biological characteristics; Integrated municipal solid waste management practices including resource recovery, composting, incineration, and landfill design.
Pre-Requisites: CE330 Or ESE231
Design of pumping stations employing both constant speed and variable speed pumps; design of water distribution systems with computer analysis incorporating storage reservoirs, booster pumping, and control valves; design of wastewater collection systems including gravity flow sewers, force mains, and lift stations; and operation of utilities employing telemetry and data processing; site visits will be arranged to see various operational and maintenance practices.
Theory and design of several industrial hazardous waste management and treatment aspects including regulations, environmental audits, pollution prevention, risk assessment, chemical & biological process fundamentals, and industrial hazardous waste separation, handling, treatment, & disposal techniques.
Vulnerability, adaptation, and adaptive capacity; adaptation and equitable development; climate impacts on urban vulnerability; risk and vulnerability assessments; climate adaptation planning and options; participation and community-based adaptation; role of engineering infrastructure on climate adaptation; multi-disciplinary infrastructure for sustainable development; effects of climate change on the multi-disciplinary infrastructure; issues for climate adaptation and climate resilient infrastructure; case studies on selected multi-disciplinary infrastructure
Construction site planning and layout; air quality and determinant of air quality; Types and sources of pollutants in buildings and construction sites; Indicators of air quality problems in buildings and construction sites; Factors affecting air quality in building and construction site; Particulate matters, dust, gasses, hazardous processes of exposure and construction site; Air quality audit, measurements and testing techniques; Airflow and contaminant transport in Buildings; Construction Site contaminants and workers safety, health and productivity; Air safety issues, organization and management in construction, renovation works and projects neighborhoods; Legislations, standards and legal issues; Air quality modeling and simulation tools; Smart air quality monitoring sensors and control instruments; Information technology application in air quality communication-protocols, data acquisition and transmission; Case studies.
Fundamentals of ITS, Importance of telecommunications in the ITS, Information Management, Traffic Management Centers (TMC), Application of sensors to Traffic management, ITS User Needs and Services, Advanced Traffic Management systems (ATMS), Advanced Traveler Information systems (ATIS), Advanced Rural Transportation systems (ARTS), ITS Models and Evaluation Methods, Connected vehicles, ITS and safety, Travel demand management, Traffic, and incident management systems.
Pre-Requisites: CE445
Geometric configuration of streets, expressways, busways to meet the characteristics of vehicle performance and operator limitations, roadside and guardrail design. Intersection and interchange design; parking facilities; and software applications.
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The course covers a special topic with emphasis on recent developments or to explore much deeper into one of the following civil & environmental engineering areas: structural, water resources, transportation, geotechnical and environmental engineering. A detailed syllabus of the course is announced one semester in advance. Prerequisite: Senior Standing and Departmental Approval
Selection of a research topic, development of research topic, writing a successful proposal, manage and carrying out research tasks, setting up bench scale setup or prototype for lab work or software for modeling based research, communicating the research findings, writing effective reports. Prerequisite: Departmental Approval