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	Choose course subject from specializations below ! Engineering Mathematics and Physics Structural Engineering Irrigation & Hydraulics Public Works Architecture Urban Planing Power & Electrical Machines Electronics & Communication Engineering Computers & Systems Engineering Design & Production Engineering Mechanical Power Engineering Automotive Engineering Humanity Courses Structural Engineering CES 111 Structural Analysis (1) _{1st Year: Civil Engineering. (Cont.) Hrs/Week: [(4+2) + (4+2)] Marks:[(110+40+0) + (110+40+0)] = 300} Course Contents Types of loads, Types of supports, Reactions, Stability of statically determinate structures, Internal forces in statically determinate plane beams, Frames and arches, Two and three dimensional analyses of statically determinate trusses, Influence lines for statically determinate beams, Frames, Arches and trusses, Properties of plane areas, Straining actions, Distribution of normal stresses in homogeneous sections, Distribution of normal stresses in heterogeneous and composite sections, Core of cross sections. References: Chu-Kia Wang and Salmon, Charles G., Introductory Structural Analysis, Prentice Hall, Inc., 1984. Tartaglione, Louis C., Structural Analysis, McGraw Hill, Inc., 1991. CES 112 Theory of Structures _{1st Year: Mechanical Engineering. (1st Term) Hrs/Week: [(2+2) + (0+0)] Marks:[(70+30+0) + (0+0+0)] = 100} Course Contents General principles of the theory of structures, Loads, Forces and moments, Reactions, Stable and unstable structures, Internal forces in statically determinate structures (beams, frames and trusses), Internal stresses (normal stresses and shear stresses). References: Chu-Kia Wang and Salmon, Charles G., Introductory Structural Analysis, Prentice Hall, Inc., 1984. Tartaglione, Louis C., Structural Analysis, McGraw Hill, Inc., 1991. CES 113 Theory of Structures _{1st Year: Architecture Engineering. (2nd Term) Hrs/Week: [(0+0) + (3+2)] Marks:[(0+0+0) + (90+35+0)] = 125} Course Contents General introduction to theory of structures, Loads, Moments, Forces, Reactions, Shearing and normal forces. Statically determinate structures. (frames, trusses). Stable and unstable structures. Internal stresses. Bending, Shear, Normal stresses. Deformation of statically delaminate beams. Examples References: Chu-Kia Wang and Salmon, Charles G., Introductory Structural Analysis, Prentice Hall, Inc., 1984. Structure Engineering Tartaglione, Louis C., Structural Analysis, McGraw Hill, Inc., 1991. CES 114 Civil Engineering _{1st Year: Electrical Engineering. (1st Term) Hrs/Week: [(3+2) + (0+0)] Marks:[(90+35+0) + (0+0+0)] = 125} Course Contents Distance measurements by tapes and electronic devices. Theodolites and applications in angle measurements. Calculation of levels and transversal and longitudinal cross sections. Traverse calculations and setting out of buildings. Adjusting verticality of buildings. Elements of structure analysis of statically determinate structures. Foundations of concrete and steel structures. Effects of heavy machines vibrations on building structures. References: Tartaglione, Louis C., Structural Analysis, McGraw Hill, Inc., 1991. Irvine, William F., Surveying for Construction, McGraw Hill Publishing Co., England, 1995. Laboratory: Surveying Lab Practicing the linear measurements procedures and the process of producing line maps. (instruments, tapes, pegs, arrows,…etc) Surveying with theodolites and setting out (making sketches, choosing stations. Introduction to ordinary survey level and staff reading. Temporary adjustment of the survey level. Determination of the difference height between two points using ordinary levelling. CES 141 Properties & Testing of Materials (1) _{1st Year: Civil Engineering. (Cont.) Hrs/Week: [(3+2) + (3+2)] Marks:[(75+25+0) + (75+25+50)] = 250} Course Contents Specifications and standard specifications of engineering materials and products, Testing machines and its calibration, Strain gages. Main properties of engineering materials (physical chemical, mechanical, .. etc). Non-metallic building materials and units types. Properties and testing of building stones, Lime, Gypsum, Timber, Bricks, Tiles. Isolation materials for moisture, Heat and sound. Advanced composite materials, Glass, Plastics. Metallic building materials and units: Structural and reinforcing steel, Welding and welded splice, Aluminium. Behaviour of metals under static loads: Tension, compression, Flexure, Shear, Surface hardness of metals. Behaviour of metals under dynamic loads (Impact) and repeated loads (fatigue), Creep. References: الكود المصري لتصميم وتنفيذ المنشآت الخرسانية, , وزارة الإسكان والمرافق والمجتمعات العمرانية, 2001. Lecture Notes, Staff of Properties, Testing of Materials and Quality Control Laboratory, 2003. Egyptian Standard Specifications, ESS, المواصفات القياسية المصرية للمواد, وزارة الصناعة, أخر إصدار. Laboratory: Properties & Testing of Materials & Quality Testing machines and its calibration, strain gages Testing of non-metallic building materials and units: physical tests (density, unit weight, absorption, permeability, shrinkage, etc). Mechanical tests (tension, compression, flexure, shear, etc). Chemical tests (chemical analysis, salts content, . etc) Testing of metallic building materials and units: mechanical tests (tension, compression, flexure, shear, hardness, impact, fatigue, short term creep) CES 142 Foundations & Testing of Materials _{1st Year: Architecture Engineering . (2nd Term) Hrs/Week: [(0+0) + (4+2)] Marks:[(0+0+0) + (100+50+0)] = 150} Course Contents Soil mechanics and foundations: Soil characteristics and testing, Types of foundations, Design criteria, Suitability of foundation type to soil and loads. Material testing: Timber, Stones, Bricks, Testing of plain and reinforced concrete and components. References: Murthy, V. N. S., Soil Mechanics and Foundation Engineering, UBS Publishers and Distributors Ltd., 1996. Das, B.M., Principles of Geotechnical Engineering, 4th Ed., PWS Publishing Co., 1998. Egyptian Code for Design and Construction of Reinforced Concrete Structures, Ministry of Housing, Utilities and Urban Communities, Cairo, Egypt, 2001. Lecture Notes, Staff of Properties, Testing of Materials and Quality Control Laboratory, 2003. Egyptian Standad Specifications ESS, المواصفات القياسية المصرية للمواد, وزارة الصناعة, أخر إصدار. CES 211 Structural Analysis (2) _{2nd Year: Civil Engineering. (Cont.) Hrs/Week: [(4+2) + (4+2)] Marks:[(110+40+0) + (110+40+0)] = 300} Course Contents Shear stresses in homogeneous sections subjected to shearing forces and bending moments, Shear forces in bolts and welds, Shear stresses due to torsional moments, Analytical and graphical determination of combined stresses, Deformations of elastic bodies, Double integration method, Conjugate beam method, Virtual work method, Analysis of statically indeterminate structures, Method of consistent deformation, Virtual work method, Three moment equation method, Slope deflection method, Moment distribution method, Fixed points, Envelopes of internal forces, Euler theory for buckling of compressive members. References: Tartaglione, Louis C., Structural Analysis, McGraw Hill, Inc., 1991. CES 221 Design of Reinforced Concrete Structures (1) _{2nd Year: Civil Engineering . (Cont.) Hrs/Week: [(2+2) + (2+2)] Marks:[(70+30+0) + (70+30+0)] = 200} Course Contents Study of physical and mechanical properties of concrete and steel reinforcement, Study of structural systems, Statical systems of floor elements and load distribution on different supporting elements, Experimental behaviour of reinforced concrete elements under flexure, Design of short columns under axial and eccentric loads, Design of reinforced concrete beams and statically determinate frames under bending moments and normal and shearing forces using the limit state design method, Study of bond between concrete and steel, The development length of reinforcement, Details of reinforcement of beams and statically determinate frames, Study of serviceability limit states (deflection and cracking) and design of reinforced concrete elements using the working stress design method. References: Hilal, M., Fundamentals of Reinforced and Prestressed Concrete, Dar Rotaprint, Cairo, Egypt, 1987. Reynolds, C. and Steedman, J., Reinforced Concrete Designer's Handbook, E and FN Spon, Chapman and Hall, London, UK, 1988. Macgregor, J. G., Reinforced Concrete: Mechanics and Design, Prentice Hall, New Jersey, 1997. ECCS 203-2001 Egyptian Code for Design and Construction of Concrete Structures, Ministry of Housing, Utilities and Urban Communities, Giza, Egypt, 2001. CES 222 Concrete Structures _{2nd Year: Architecture Engineering . (1st Term) Hrs/Week: [(4+2) + (0+0)] Marks:[(100+50+0) + (0+0+0)] = 150} Course Contents Structural systems of buildings (wall bearing, skeleton). Physical and mechanical properties of concrete and reinforcing steel. Loads on buildings, Load distribution on beams. Behaviour and design of reinforced concrete beams, (simple, continuous and cantilever beams). Behaviour and design of axially loaded short columns. Study structural systems of slabs (solid, hollow block, ribbed, flat slab and panelled beams). Behaviour and design of reinforced concrete solid slabs (one and two way). Structural systems of stairs. Structural systems of reinforced concrete halls (frames, domes, cones, surfaces of revolution, folded plates, shells, ... etc.). References: Hilal, M., Reinforced Concrete Halls, Dar Rotaprint, Cairo, Egypt, 1987. Hilal, M., Fundamentals of Reinforced and Prestressed Concrete, Dar Rotaprint, Cairo, Egypt, 1987. Reynolds, C. and Steedman, J., Reinforced Concrete Designer's Handbook, E and FN Spon, Chapman and Hall, London, UK, 1988. Macgregor, J. G., Reinforced Concrete: Mechanics and Design, Prentice Hall, New Jersey, 1997. ECCS 203-2001 Egyptian Code for Design and Construction of Concrete Structures, Ministry of Housing, Utilities and Urban Communities, Giza, Egypt, 2001. CES 241 Properties & Testing of Materials (2) _{2nd Year: Civil Engineering. (Cont.) Hrs/Week: [(4+2) + (4+2)] Marks:[(90+30+0) + (90+30+60)] = 300} Course Contents Concrete materials: Cement, Aggregate, Mixing water, Admixtures. Concrete manufacturing: Storage, Mixing, Transportation, Pouring, Compacting, Curing, Construction Joints, Shrinkage and movement joints, Formwork, Ready mixed concrete. Properties of fresh concrete: Consistency, Workability, Cohesion, Segregation, Bleeding. Properties of hardened concrete: Strength, Volumetric changes, Elasticity and creep, Durability of concrete. Mix design: Engineered methods, Empirical methods. Non-destructive testing: Rebound hammer, Ultrasonic, Pulse velocity, Core, Steel detection, Radiation. Statistical analysis: To judge the concrete quality. Special concrete: Polymer, Fibber and lightweight concretes. Hot weather concreting: Definition, Problems, Precautions. Repair and strengthening of R.C. structures: Assessment methods, Repair materials, Overview for different techniques. Concrete floorings: Floor types, Materials properties, Joints construction, Surface finish and preparation. References: Mehta, P.K., Properties of Concrete and Structures, Prentice Hall Inc., New Jersey, 1998. Neville, A., Properties of Concrete, Longman, 1998. الكود المصري لتصميم وتنفيذ المنشآت الخرسانية, , وزارة الإسكان والمرافق والمجتمعات العمرانية, 2001. Lecture Notes, Staff of Properties, Testing of Materials and Quality Control Laboratory, 2003. Egyptian Standard Specifications, ESS, المواصفات القياسية المصرية للمواد, وزارة الصناعة, أخر إصدار. Laboratory: Properties & Testing of Materials & Quality Cement tests: fineness, setting time, soundness, compression, volumetric weight Aggregate: grading, bulking, soundness, crushing, shape, volumetric weight, specific weight, organic impurities, abrasion, impact Fresh concrete: slump, compacting factor, V.B., flow table, bleeding, air content Hardened concrete: compression, tension, flexure, shear, bond, shrinkage modulus of elasticity, permeability Non-Destructive testing: core, loading test, rebound hammer, ultrasonic CES 251 Geological & Geotechnical _{2nd Year: Civil Engineering . (1st Term) Hrs/Week: [(4+2) + (0+0)] Marks:[(110+40+0) + (0+0+0)] = 150} Course Contents Geological engineering: Definition, The role of geological engineering in civil engineering. Types of rock: igneous rocks, Sedimentary rocks, Metamorphic rocks. Soil formation: Soil origin and formation, Basic definitions. Physical properties of soil: Definitions, Laboratory tests, Basic relationships, Soil classification. Hydraulic soil properties: Soil water, Laboratory and field soil permeability. Stress distribution within the soil mass: Stresses under point and line loads, Stress distribution under distributed load. Compressibility and consolidation: Soil compression, Estimation of settlement, Consolidation, Theory of consolidation. Shear strength of soil: Definitions, Mohr's strength theory, Types of shear tests. Subsurface exploration and sampling: Methods of boring, Basic field tests. References: Blyth, F. G. H. and deFreitas, M. H., A Geology for Engineers, Edward Arnold Publishing Co., 1984. Bowles, J. E., Physical and Geotechnical Properties of Soil, McGraw Hill Publishing Co., 1998. Permanent Committee For Preparation of Egyptian Code, Egyptian Code of Practice for Soil Mechanics and Design and Construction of Foundations, Parts 1, 2 and 3, Housing and Building Research Center, Cairo, 2001. Laboratory: Soil and Rock Lab Sieves and Hydrometer Analysis Specific Gravity Water Content Atterberg Limits Permeability Tests Consolidation Test Unconfined Compression Test Triaxial Compression Test Direct Shear Test CES 311 Structural Analysis (3) _{3rd Year: Civil Engineering. (1st Term) Hrs/Week: [(4+2) + (0+0)] Marks:[(110+40+0) + (0+0+0)] = 150} Course Contents Analysis of plane frames, Grillages and space trusses using the stiffness method, Degrees of freedom and sign convention, Element stiffness matrix in element local axes, Transformation matrix for forces and displacements in global axes, Equilibrium equations in global axes, Internal forces in members of the structure, Influence of temperature change and settlement of supports, Effect of axial force on the stiffness of structures [P-delta effect], Stability functions and equations of stability, Buckling of trusses and frames, Applications, Structural dynamicS, Definitions, Classification of structural systems, Free vibration of SDOF systems, Undamped vibration, Damped vibration, Forced vibration of SDOF systems, Response to constant and harmonic forces, Response to general type of forces (using duhamel integration). References: Chu-Kia Wang and Salmon, Charles G., Introductory Structural Analysis, Prentice Hall, Inc., 1984. Tartaglione, Louis C., Structural Analysis, McGraw Hill, Inc., 1991. CES 321 Design of Reinforced Concrete Structures (2) _{3rd Year: Civil Engineering. (Cont.) Hrs/Week: [(2+2) + (2+2)] Marks:[(70+30+0) + (70+30+0)] = 200} Course Contents Design of rectangular and square slabs under uniform loads and line loads, Design of hollow block slabs, One way and two slabs, Design of panelled beams, Design of beams under torsional moment and taking into consideration the effect of shear stresses, Design of stairs, Design of columns under biaxial moments, Design of short and long columns under centric and eccentric loads. Design of R.C. shallow foundations, Design of simple and continuous girders, Design of statically determinate and statically indeterminate frames and design of hinges. Design of trusses, Vierendeel girders, Arch slabs, Arch girders, Design of saw tooth slab and girder types, Details of joints in R.C. structures. References: Park and Paulay, Design of Reinforced Concrete Elements, J. W. and Sons, 1985. ECCS 203-2001 Egyptian Code for Design and Construction of Concrete Structures, Ministry of Housing, Utilities and Urban Communities, Giza, Egypt, 2001. CES 322 Steel Structures _{3rd Year: Architecture Engineering - Architecture (1st Term) Hrs/Week: [(2+2) + (0+0)] Marks:[(70+30+0) + (0+0+0)] = 100} Course Contents Structural steel technology: Metallurgy of steel, Steel fracture, Steel grades, Fatigue. Design synthesis: Structural systems, Lateral resistance and bracing systems, Codes and specifications. Elements design: Structural behaviour of members, Introduction to design philosophies, Local buckling and cross section classification, Tension members, Struts and columns, Bending of beams, Torsion of beams, Beam-columns and frame structures, Light gauge steel members. Connection design: Bolts: types of bolts, Analysis and design of bolt groups, Welds: Types of welds, Analysis and design of welded connections. Composite structures: composite beams and composite columns. Construction: tolerances, fabrication, erection, fire Protection, Corrosion resistance. References: Merritt, Frederick S., Structural Steel Designers, McGraw Hill, 1980. Merritt, Frederick S., Building Design Handbook, McGraw Hill, 1983. White, R. and Salmon, C., Building Structural Design Handbook, Harper and Row, Publishers, 1998. CES 331 Steel Structures Design (1) _{3rd Year: Civil Engineering . (Cont.) Hrs/Week: [(2+2) + (2+2)] Marks:[(70+30+0) + (70+30+0)] = 200} Course Contents Structural steel technology: Metallurgy of steel, Steel fracture, Steel grades, Fatigue. Design synthesis: Structural systems, Lateral resistance and bracing systems, Codes and specifications. Elements design: Structural behaviour of members, Introduction to design philosophies, Local buckling and cross section classification, Tension members, Struts and columns, Bending of beams, Torsion of beams, Beam-columns and frame structures, Light-gauge steel members. Connection design: Bolts: types of bolts, Analysis and design of group welds: Types of welds, Analysis and design of welded connections. Composite structures: Composite beams and composite columns. Construction: Tolerances, Fabrication, Erection, Fire protection and corrosion resistance. References: Merritt, Frederick S., Structural Steel Designers, McGraw Hill, 1980. Merritt, Frederick S., Building Design Handbook, McGraw Hill, 1983. White, R. and Salmon, C., Building Structural Design Handbook, Harper and Row, Publishers, 1998. CES 351 Geotechnical Engineering _{3rd Year: Civil Engineering. (1st Term) Hrs/Week: [(3+2) + (0+0)] Marks:[(90+35+0) + (0+0+0)] = 125} Course Contents Soil compaction: Relative density, Laboratory compaction tests, Field compaction, Compaction equipment, Site control of compaction. Seepage: Flow net diagram, Uplift pressure, Critical hydraulic gradient. Slope stability: Infinite slope, Finite slope, Mass methods, Method of slices, Design charts. Lateral earth pressure: Active and passive earth pressure, Water pressure. Gravity retaining structures: Acting forces, Rotational siding, Block stability, Foundation contact stresses. Bearing capacity: Shear strength parameters, Bearing Capac loads equation, Eccentric loads, Inclined loads. References: Das, B. M., Principles of Geotechnical Engineering, 4th Ed., PWS Publishing Co., 1995. Bowles, J. E., Foundation Analysis and Design, 7th Ed., McGraw Hill Book Co., 1996. Permanent Committee For Preparation of Egyptian Code, Egyptian Code of Practice for Soil Mechanics, Design and Construction of Foundations, 6th Ed., Housing and Building Research Center, Cairo, 2001. Laboratory: Soil and Rock Lab Compaction tests Sand cone replacement test Water balloon test CES 411 Structural Analysis (4) _{4th Year: Civil Engineering - Structure (2nd Term) Hrs/Week: [(0+0) + (3+2)] Marks:[(0+0+0) + (90+35+0)] = 125} Course Contents Approximate methods for analysis of statically indeterminate structures, Reasons for performing approximate analysis, Assumptions, Approximate analysis for industrial buildings, Approximate analysis for double diagonals trusses, Continuous beams under gravity loads, Building frames subjected to lateral loads, Portal frame method, Cantilever method, Vierendeel trusses, Approximate methods of shell analysis, Choice of method and inaccuracies of approximate methods. Plastic analysis of beams and frames, Definitions, Material behaviour, Assumptions, Theories of plastic analysis, Applications on beams and frames, Effect of normal forces. References: Home, M. R. and Morris, L. J., Plastic Design of Low-Rise Frames, Granada Publishing Limited, London, 1981. Tartaglione, Louis C., Structural Analysis, McGraw Hill, Inc., 1991. CES 414 New Construction Materials _{4th Year: Civil Engineering - Structure Hrs/Week: [(2+2) + (0+0)] Marks: [(70+30+0) + (0+0+0)] = 100} Course Contents Introduction, Different types of new construction materials, Constituent materials of the new construction materials, Properties (physical, chemical, mechanical), Fabrication technology, Comparison with conventional construction materials, Structural applications, Testing, Economical point of view. References: Gibson, Principles of Advanced Composite Materials, McGraw Hill, Inc., 1994. Green, A., Glass Fibber Reinforced Composites in Building Constructions, Journal of Composite for Construction, 1997. ACI, Manual, American Concrete Institute, 1998. Fonda, A. F., The Professional Use of Design Fundamentals for FRP Applications, Journal of Composite for Construction, 1999. Barbero, E. J., Introduction to Composite Materials Design, Journal of Composite for Construction, 1999. Laboratory: Properties & Testing of Materials & Quality Mechanical tests of constituent materials: tension, compression, shear, … etc Mechanical tests of the new construction materials: tension, compression, shear, abrasion, bond, … etc Physical tests of the new construction materials: unit weight, dimensions, … etc Chemical tests of the new construction materials: chemical resistance, … etc CES 415 The Concept of Using Models in Structural Analysis _{4th Year: Civil Engineering - Structure Hrs/Week: [(2+2) + (0+0)] Marks: [(70+30+0) + (0+0+0)] = 100} Course Contents Direct and indirect aspects, Indirect models (displacement models) Influence line diagrams for deflection, Influence line diagrams for stress resultant, Scale factors, Practical applications of the indirect method, Experimental procedure in the indirect method, Direct method of model analysis, Applications, Influence surfaces for deformations and internal forces. References: Marshall, W. T. and Nelson, H. 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