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	More courses in Public Works ! CEP 424 Geographic Information System GIS _{4th Year: Civil Engineering - Water & Hydraulic StructuresHrs/Week: [(0+0) + (2+2)] Marks: [(0+0+0) + (70+30+0)] = 100} Course Contents Introduction to geographic information system (GIS), Kinds of used information, Transforming the analog drawings to digital maps and study of the errors resulting from the process of transforming and merging, Building attribute date base and linking it with the analog data. Methods of data input, Store and output. Applications of GIS in the field of roads, Transportations and sanatry engineering. Applications of GIS in water resources harbours, Marine construction and hydraulic construction like regulators, Dams and other projects. Decision making support by GIS in non engineering fields. References: Understanding GIS Environmental System Research Institute, Inc., USA, 1992. Peter, A.; Burrough and Rachael, A., Mcdonnell, Principles of geographical in formation system, Oxford University Press Inc. New York, 2000. CEP 431 Traffic Management Systems _{4th Year: Civil Engineering - Public WorksHrs/Week: [(0+0) + (3+2)] Marks: [(0+0+0) + (90+35+0)] = 125} Course Contents Introduction: Definition, Objectives of traffic management, Planning process for TSM traffic management measures for traffic operations improvements, One way street, Coordinating signal timing, Restricting turning movements, Tidal and reversible flow, Monitoring of traffic, Metering ramps. Management measures for public transport, Pedestrians and bicycles, Management of heavy goods vehicles and parking control. References: Salter, R. J., Highway Traffic Analysis and Design, The Macmillan Press, Ltd., 1992. Hobbs, F. D., Traffic Planning and Engineering, Pergamon Press Ltd., London, 1996. Transportation Research Board, Highway Capacity Manual, , 2000. CEP 441 Infrastructure & Utilities _{4th Year: Architecture Engineering - Urban Planning & Design (1st Term) Hrs/Week: [(1+2) + (0+0)] Marks:[(50+25+0) + (0+0+0)] = 75} Course Contents Infrastructure's aims and objectives. Description of all essential services and utilities including: Electricity, Gas, Water supply, Sewerage system, Storm network, Solid wastes disposal and telecommunication. Design basis of infrastructure planning. The impact of infrastructure utilities on environment, Public health and safety. Environmental laws and regulations governing infrastructure utilities. Modern infrastructure tools (GIS). References: Escritt, L. B., Water Supply and Building Sanitation, 4th Ed., Mac Donald and Evans Limited, 1972. Hammer, Mark J., Water and Wastewater Technology, 2nd Ed., John Willey and Sons Inc., 1986. CEP 442 Water Purification _{4th Year: Civil Engineering - Water & Hydraulic StructuresHrs/Week: [(0+0) + (2+2)] Marks: [(0+0+0) + (70+30+0)] = 100} Course Contents Importance of water purification for the protection of public health and the environment. Uses of water :Domestic, Commercial, Industrial, Fire fighting, Public purposes. Per capita water consumption: Influencing factors, Fluctuations. Water demand for fire fighting. Sources of water in nature. Water quality: physical, Chemical and microbiological. Conventional surface water purification: Theory of sedimentation, Plain sedimentation tanks, Theory of coagulation, Types of coagulants, Coagulant dose, Sedimentation using chemical coagulants, Design of flash mixing, Flocculation tanks and clari-flocculators, Theory of filtration, Design of slow and rapid sand filters. Water disinfection: Purpose, Influencing factors, Methods used for disinfection. Water chlorination: References: Escritt, L. B., Water Supply and Building Sanitation, 4th Ed., Mac Donald and Evans Limited, 1972. Hammer, Mark J., Water and Wastewater Technology, 2nd Ed., John Willey and Sons Inc., 1986. CEP 443 Sanitary Engineering (2) _{4th Year: Civil Engineering - Public WorksHrs/Week: [(3+2) + (0+0)] Marks: [(90+35+0) + (0+0+0)] = 125} Course Contents Modern systems for water purification: Accelator, Pulsator, Pressure and rapid sand filters, Direct tiltration. Design of under drainage system of filters: Systems of back wash, Measuring and control equipment, Arrangement of filter building. Methods of water disinfection: Chlorine, Breakpoint chlorination, Getting rid of excessive chlorine, Chloramines, Ozone, Ultra violet rays. Design of water distribution system using method of circle. Design of wastewater pump stations: H-Q curve, Efficiency curve, System curve, Types of pumps and motors, Flow measuring and control equipment. Design of biological treatment works using activated sludge system: Aerobic and anaerobic stabilization processes, Types and growth kinetics of micro-organisms, Fundamentals of microbiology, Design criteria, Determination of aeration volume and air flow, Control methods, Process technologies of activated sludge. Design of waste stabilization ponds. Design of sludge treatment and disposal systems: Determination of sludge volume, Sludge thickeners, Sludge digestion, Different methods of sludge dewatering. References: Viessman, Warren, Jr. and Hammer Mark, J., Water Supply and Pollution Control, Harper and Row, 4th Ed., 1985. Metcalf and Eddy, Wastewater Engineering,Treatment/Disposal/Reuse, 3rd Ed., McGraw Hill, 1991. CEP 444 Characteristics of Wastewater & Industrial Wastes _{4th Year: Civil Engineering - Public WorksHrs/Week: [(3+2) + (0+0)] Marks: [(90+35+0) + (0+0+0)] = 125} Course Contents Industrial wastewater characteristics, Effects of Industrial wastes on streams and municipal wastewater treatment plants, Pre-treatment regulations, Management strategies for pollution and waste minimization. Pre-treatment technologies physical pre-treatment, Chemical pre-treatment, Biological pre-treatment. Major industrial wastes :Characteristics and treatment, Food processing industries, Energy industries (fuel, oil and coal), Textile industries, Rubber and plastic wastes, Pulp and paper mill industries, Tannery wastes, Chemical industries, References: Nemerow, N. L., Liquid Waste of Industry-Theories, Practices and Treatment, Addison Wesley Inc. Massach, 1971. Manual of Practice, Pretreatment of Industiral Wastes, USA, No FD-3, 1994. CEP 445 Treatment of Water for Industrial Purposes _{4th Year: Civil Engineering - Public WorksHrs/Week: [(3+2) + (0+0)] Marks: [(90+35+0) + (0+0+0)] = 125} Course Contents The course aims at defining: The water used for industrial purposes, The engineering know - how to produce the required water quality for every industrial use, Introduction to the various types of industry, The corresponding water quality needs. The different technologies applied for industrial water treatment : Water desalination, Iron and manganese removal, Water softening, Scaling and demineralization, Sedimentation, Chemical precipitation, Water flotation, Water filtration and water aeration, Water recycling and reuse in industry. References: Hammer, Mark J., Water and Waste Water Technology, John Willey and Sons Inc. USA, 1977. Degremont, Water Treatment Hand Book, 6th Ed., Lavoisieet Publisher, France, 1991. CEP 451 Environmental Engineering _{4th Year: Civil Engineering - Public WorksHrs/Week: [(0+0) + (3+2)] Marks: [(0+0+0) + (90+35+0)] = 125} Course Contents The course aims at introducing the principles of environmental engineering: Water resources, Water supply, Wastewater systems, Solid waste management. Introduction to environmental sciences: Water resources and supply works, Preliminary studies for water supply works, Collection works, Water purification, Storage works, Water distribution and networks. Wastewater systems: Wastewater sources, Sewerage systems, Wastewater and sludge treatment, Disposal and reuse. Solid waste management: Collection, Handling, Separation and treatment, Disposal, Recycling and reuse. References: Esack, J.P.; Angel, P.E. and Ramy, N.E., Environmental Engineering Handbook, John Willey and Sons Inc., 1989. CEP 452 Environmental Engineering _{4th Year: Mechanical Engineering - ProductionHrs/Week: [(2+2) + (0+0)] Marks: [(70+30+0) + (0+0+0)] = 100} Course Contents The course aims at introducing the principles of environmental engineering: Water resources, Water supply for industries, Wastewater systems for industrial effluents, Hazardous solid waste, Management. Introduction to environmental sciences: Water resources and supply works, Preliminary studies for water supply works, Collection works, Water purification for industrial purposes, Water softening, Ion-exchange process, RO process. Treatment of industrial effluents, Wastewater characteristics and sources, Sludge treatment and disposal. Hazardous solid waste management: Collection, Handling, Separation and treatment, Disposal and recycling. Introduction, Environmental impact of traffic, Traffic noise, Sound intensity, Calculations of sound levels, Contour maps for noise levels, Protection methods form traffic noise, Air pollution, Environmental elements affected by traffic flow, Air pollutants, Components of traffic emissions, Fuel consumptions, Emissions rates and fuel consumption rates, Methods of traffic emissions reductions. References: Clark, John W.; Warren Viessman; Mark, Jr. and Hammer, J., Water Supply and Pollution Control, Copy right by Thomas Y. Crowell Co. Inc., 1977. Hammer, Mark J., Water and Waste Water Technology, John Willey and Sons Inc. USA, 1977. Public Works Case, D.J., Emissions from Vehicles, TE and C, 1982. Institute of Transportation Engineers, Manual Traffic Engineering Studies, , 1994. CEP 461 Transportation Planning _{4th Year: Civil Engineering - Public WorksHrs/Week: [(0+0) + (3+2)] Marks: [(0+0+0) + (90+35+0)] = 125} Course Contents Stages of the urban and regional transportation plans, Data collection process required for the transportation plans, Stages of the travel demand forecasting process using the traditional sequential approach, Trip generation - trip distribution, Mode split and trip assignment, Evaluation or transportation projects. References: Adib Kanafani, Transportation Demand Analysis, McGraw Hill, 1983. Juan de Dios Ortuzar and Willumsen, Luis G., Modelling Transport, , 1990. Robertson, H. D.; Hummer, J. E. and Nelson, D. C., Institute of Transportation Engineers, Manual of Transportation Studies, 1994. CEP 471 Highways Construction Technology _{4th Year: Civil Engineering - Public WorksHrs/Week: [(0+0) + (3+2)] Marks: [(0+0+0) + (90+35+0)] = 125} Course Contents Technology of embankment construction, Technology of pavement construction. Lay down of asphalt mixes: Compaction of asphalt mixes. Operation and supervision of asphalt mixing plants, Equipment, Inspection, Quality control, Surface treated pavements, Methods of soil stabilization. Rigid pavements: Technology of construction, Quality control. Construction requirements for modified binders: Polymers, Sulphur, Mineral filler and other additives. Use of asphalt in hydraulic structures: Reservoirs, Tanks design, Dams, Canal linning, Embankment protection, Coastal structures. References: Annual Book of ASTM Standards, ASTM, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, West Conshohocken, PA19428, 1996. جمهورية مصر العربية - وزارة الاسكان والمرافق والمجتمعات العمرانية, الكود المصري لأعمال الطرق الحضرية والخلوية, مركز بحوث الاسكان والبناء, 1998. AASHTO Standards, A Policy an Geometric Design, Pavement Design, etc., 2001. CEP 472 Airport Engineering _{4th Year: Civil Engineering - Public WorksHrs/Week: [(0+0) + (3+2)] Marks: [(0+0+0) + (90+35+0)] = 125} Course Contents Airport planning, Elements of airport, Runway orientation and defining landing and takeoff positions. Aircraft characteristics, Aircraft apron layout. Design of runway including length. Width, Longitudinal and pavement slope. Design of: Heliocopters landing strip, Structural design of pavement, (flexible and rigid), Drainage system, Sign and pavement marking. References: Annual Book of ASTM Standards, ASTM, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, West Conshohocken, PA19428, 1996. ICAO Standards, International Civil Aviation Organization, , 2000. AASHTO Standards, A Policy an Geometric Design, Pavement Design, etc., 2001. CEP 473 Maintenance of Roads & Airports _{4th Year: Civil Engineering - Public WorksHrs/Week: [(0+0) + (3+2)] Marks: [(0+0+0) + (90+35+0)] = 125} Course Contents Assessment of pavement distresses: Assessment of flexible pavement distresses and assessment of rigid pavement distresses, Tests of pavement evaluation, Methods of pavement evaluation, Road maintenance, Maintenance of flexible pavement. Maintenance of rigid pavement, Maintenance of pedestrian crossing routes, Road curbs and pitching, Maintenance of unpaved roads, Maintenance of drainage system, Maintenance of opened and covered ditches, Maintenance of surface water drainage system, Recycling of road pavement materials, Reconstruction works, Pavement management systems. References: Annual Book of ASTM Standards, ASTM, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, West Conshohocken, PA19428, 1996. جمهورية مصر العربية - وزارة الاسكان والمرافق والمجتمعات العمرانية, الكود المصري لأعمال الطرق الحضرية والخلوية, مركز بحوث الاسكان والبناء, 1998. AASHTO Standards, A Policy an Geometric Design, Pavement Design, etc., 2001. CEP 481 Railway Engineering (1) _{4th Year: Civil Engineering - Public Works (1st Term)Hrs/Week: [(4+2) + (0+0)] Marks:[(110+40+0) + (0+0+0)] = 150} Course Contents Railway dynamics: Tractive effort and resistance, Acceleration and braking, Line capacity. Railway alignment: Longitudinal and cross sections, Railway path, Vertical and horizontal curve design, Gaparite, Cumulative curve. Structural design of track: Wheel - rail interaction, Forces acting on the rail, Joined and welded rail design, Sleeper and ballast design, Unballasted track and magnetic levitation train, Turnouts, Stations and signals, Renewal and maintenance. References: Radwan and Riad, Railway Engineering, Ain Shams University, 1998. Hemeda and Salem, Railway Engineering Text book, Alexandria University, 2002. Public Works El Hawary, El Bary and Salama, Railway Engineering, Cairo University, 2002. CEP 482 Railway Engineering _{4th Year: Civil Engineering - Water & Hydraulic StructuresHrs/Week: [(0+0) + (2+2)] Marks: [(0+0+0) + (70+30+0)] = 100} Course Contents Study of external forces affecting the wheel and rails due to move or brake. Design of vertical and horizontal curves. Study of vibrations, Thermal change, Dynamic effect of track on embankments, Bridges and tunnels with application for rail, Sleeper and ballast design for both rural and underground lines. Unballasted track technology, Turnouts, Stations and signals technology. References: Radwan and Riad, Railway Engineering, Ain Shams University, 1998. Hemeda and Salem, Railway Engineering Text book, Alexandria University, 2002. El Hawary, El Bary and Salama, Railway Engineering, Cairo University, 2002. CEP 483 Railway Engineering (2) _{4th Year: Civil Engineering - Public WorksHrs/Week: [(0+0) + (3+2)] Marks: [(0+0+0) + (90+35+0)] = 125} Course Contents Turnouts and switches: Switch, Diamond crossing, Crossover, Scissor crossover, Slip, Double junction. Stations and yards: Passenger and freight stations, Locomotive and stabling yards, Sorting and marshalling yard. Railway cost: Price and subsidy. Signals: Classification and types, Mechanical devices of interlocking, Train traffic control, Automatic block system (ABS), Centralized traffic control system (C.T.C), Automatic train control (ATC) system. References: Radwan and Riad, Railway Engineering, Ain Shams University, 1998. Hemeda and Salem, Railway Engineering Text book, Alexandria University, 2002. El Hawary, El Bary and Salama, Railway Engineering, Cairo University, 2002. CEP 499 Project _{4th Year: Civil Engineering - Public Works (Cont.)Hrs/Week: [(2+2) + (0+4)] Marks:[(0+50+0) + (0+50+100)] = 200} Course Contents The student deals with the analysis and design of a complete engineering system using the fundamentals, Principles and skills he gained during his study. The project's report presented by the student should include the details of the analysis and design satisfying the concerned code requirements, The computer applications as well as the experimental work when necessary, In addition to the technical engineering drawing of his design. Throughout the project report and at oral the exam, The student should prove his complete understanding of the elements of the project and his capability to apply them in his future engineering career. References: Selected References, Scientific Papers, Research Reports, Manuals, Catalogues, Software Packages.