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CES 416 Earthquake Engineering
4th Year: Civil Engineering - Structure Hrs/Week: [(0+0) + (2+2)]
Marks: [(0+0+0) + (70+30+0)] = 100
Course Contents
Introduction, Causes and effects of earthquakes, Quantification and magnitude
of earthquakes, Factors affecting structural seismic response, Earthquake
design philosophy and limit states, Determination of earthquake forces by code
provisions, Free vibration analysis of multi-degrees of freedom systems,
Response spectrum analysis of multi-degrees of freedom systems, Design
response spectrum curves, Applications.
References:
- Nathan, M.; Newmark and Emilio Rosenblueth, Fundamentals of Earthquake Engineering,
Prentice Hall, Englewood Cliffs, N.J., 1971.
- Clough, R. W. and Penzien, J., Dynamics of Structures, 2nd Ed., McGraw Hill, Inc., 1993.
- Chopra, A. K., Dynamics of Structures, Prentice Hall of India, New Delhi, 1998.
CES 417 The Finite Element Method
4th Year: Civil Engineering - Structure Hrs/Week: [(0+0) + (2+2)]
Marks: [(0+0+0) + (70+30+0)] = 100
Course Contents
Assemblage of discrete elements, Elastic continua, Triangular elements for plane
stress, Rectangular elements for plane stress, Transformation matrix,
Assembling the structure stiffness matrix, Rectangular elements in bending,
Various elements for two and three dimensional analyses.
References:
- Bathe, K. J., Numerical Methods in Finite Element Analysis, Prentice Hall, Englewood
Cliffs, 1976.
Structure Engineering
- Cheung, Y. K. and Yeo, M. F., A Practical Introduction to Finite Element Analysis, Pitman,
London, 1979.
- Coates, R. C.; Coutie, M. G. and Kong, F. K., Structural Analysis, Pitman, London, 1987.
CES 421 Design of Reinforced Concrete
Structures (3)
4th Year: Civil Engineering - Structure (Cont.) Hrs/Week: [(2+2) + (2+2)]
Marks:[(70+30+0) + (70+30+0)] = 200
Course Contents
Flab slab: Code limitations, Structural analysis, Punching of flat slab. Design of
slabs, Columns, Openings in slabs, Reinforcement details. Surfaces of revolution
(SOR): Different types of SOR (domes, cones). Internal stresses, Design of
sections reinforcement details. Seismic design of concrete structures:
Introduction, Forces induced from earthquakes, Classification of seismic zones,
Structural analysis and design of concrete structures subjected to earthquakes
and distribution of horizontal forces at different levels. Prestressed concrete:
Introduction, Types of prestressing steel, Material properties, Analysis of
statically determinate prestressed beams, Calculation of prestressing forces,
Eccentricity of cables, Calculation of losses design of endblock. Water tanks:
Design of sections, Elevated, Ground and underground tanks, Circular and
rectangular tanks, Calculation of internal forces, Design of deep beam, Details of reinforcement.
References:
- Park, R. and Paulay, T., Reinforced Concrete Structures, John Wiley and Sons, 1975.
- Lin,T. and Burns, N., Design of Prestressed Concrete Structures, John Wiley and Sons,
1982.
- Egyptian Code for Design and Construction of Reinforced Concrete Structures, Ministry of
Housing, Utilities and Urban Communities, Cairo, Egypt, 2001.
CES 425 Special Concrete Types
4th Year: Civil Engineering - Structure Hrs/Week: [(2+2) + (0+0)]
Marks: [(70+30+0) + (0+0+0)] = 100
Course Contents
The course of special types of concrete is a comprehensive review of all special
concrete types: High strength concrete, Light weight concrete, Heavy weight
concrete, Fibber reinforced concrete, High performance concrete, Polymers
concrete, Mass concrete, etc. It includes fundamental principles, Glossary of
terms and description of types and manufacturing methods, Practices, Physical
properties, Durability, Design considerations, Application and research needs.
Each special type course includes: Introduction and historical background,
Definition and composition, Discussion of special components, Comparison with
conventional concrete, Production aspects and fabrication technologies, Testing,
Standard specifications and codes, Properties, Practical applications, Research
need and related references.
References:
- Aitcin, P.C., High Performance Concrete, Properties and Applications, McGraw Hill, Inc.,
1994.
- Neville, A. M., Properties of Concrete, LONGMAN, England, 1998.
- ACI, Manual, American Concrete Institute, 1998.
Laboratory: Properties & Testing of Materials & Quality
- Fresh concrete: slump, compacting factor, V.B., flow table, bleeding, air content
- Hardened concrete: compression, tension, flexure, shear, bond, shrinkage, modulus of elasticity
CES 426 Masonry Structures
4th Year: Civil Engineering - Structure Hrs/Week: [(2+2) + (0+0)]
Marks: [(70+30+0) + (0+0+0)] = 100
Course Contents
Introduction: History of masonry, Masonry elements, Types of masonry
construction, Analysis and design methods. Masonry materials: Masonry units,
Mortar, Grout, Reinforcement. Masonry assemblages: Compression, Flexural,
Shear in plane tensile strength. Reinforced beams and lintels: Flexural behaviour
and design, Shear behaviour and design, Load distribution on lintel beams.
Flexural walls: Load resisting mechanisms, Flexural behaviour, Analysis and
design of reinforced flexural walls. Load bearing walls under axial load and out of
plane bending: Overview, Effects of bending on the capacity of walls, Effect of
wall height, Interaction between axial load an bending, Linear elastic analysis of
unreinforced and reinforced sections, Effects of slenderness, Moment
magnification, Special provisions for slender reinforced walls.
References:
- Drysdale, R.; Hamid, A., and Baker, L., Masonry Structures Behaviour and Design, The
Masonry Society, 1999.
CES 427 Advanced Design of Reinforced
Concrete Bridges
4th Year: Civil Engineering - Structure Hrs/Week: [(2+2) + (0+0)]
Marks: [(70+30+0) + (0+0+0)] = 100
Course Contents
The course includes the conceptual design of concrete bridges and hybrid
material bridges, for which various concrete sections are adopted. Different
structural systems will be introduced, e.g. girder type bridges, Box girder bridges,
Arch bridges and extra dosed bridges. Analysis and design of different structural
elements, Decks, Bearings, Piers and footing are involved. The influence of the
construction techniques and construction details on the design are included in design.
References:
- Alan Holgate, The Structural Art: The Work of Jorg Schlaich and His Team, Co. Ltd.,
Sungam, Corea, 1995.
- Egyptian Code of Practice for Concrete Structures, Ministry of Housing, Utilities and Urban
Communities, Cairo, Egypt, 2001.
- Fathy Saad, Lecture Notes: Bridge Construction, Ain Shams University, 2001.
CES 428 Concrete Durability
4th Year: Civil Engineering - Structure Hrs/Week: [(0+0) + (2+2)]
Marks: [(0+0+0) + (70+30+0)] = 100
Course Contents
The objective of the "Concrete Durability" course is to study the conditions
surrounding the concrete structures, The causes of the deterioration
mechanisms, The factors that affect the deterioration mechanisms and transport
coefficients. The course contents include: Introduction and problem statement,
Microstructure of conventional and high performance concrete, Transport
mechanisms through concrete, Relation between transport characteristics and
durability, Parameters influencing transport characteristics and durability,
Laboratory tests for transport coefficient, Deterioration mechanisms (chloride
attack, sulphate attack, freezing and thawing, alkali aggregate reaction, sea water attack, fire).
References:
- Kropp, J. and Hisdorf, H. K., Performance Criteria for Concrete Durability, E and FN SPON,
London, 1995.
- Neville, A. M., Properties of Concrete, LONGMAN, England, 1998.
- International European Committee of Concrete, Durable Concrete Structures, Design
Guide, Thomas Telford, 1999.
CES 431 Steel Structures Design (2)
4th Year: Civil Engineering - Structure (Cont.) Hrs/Week: [(2+2) + (2+2)]
Marks:[(70+30+0) + (70+30+0)] = 200
Course Contents
Structural system of bridges types of bridges: Structural systems in longitudinal
and transverse directions, Material of construction, Design philosophy. Design
loads: Road way loading, Railway loading, Other loads on bridges. Design of
floor beams systems: Stringer, Cross girders, Floor connections. Design of plate
girder bridges: General design considerations, Fatigue considerations, Buckling
of plates, Actual strength of plate girder elements, Flange to web weld,
Stiffeners, Splices, Curtailment of flange plates, Details. Design of truss bridges:
General design considerations, Fatigue considerations, Actual strength of truss
members. Design of joints, Details. Design details: Bracings, Bearings. Topics
relevant to bridge design: Beam grids, Curved and skew bridges, Composite
bridges, Deflection and camber, Temperature effect in bridges, Erection of bridges.
References:
- Merritt, Frederick S., Structural Steel Designers, McGraw Hill, 1980.
- Merritt, Frederick S., Building Design Handbook, McGraw Hill, 1983.
bridges.
- White, R. and Salmon, C., Building Structural Design Handbook, Harper and Row,
Publishers, 1998.
CES 432 Design of Civil Structures
4th Year: Civil Engineering - Public Works (Cont.) Hrs/Week: [(2+2) + (2+2)]
Marks:[(70+30+0) + (70+30+0)] = 200
Course Contents
Structural system of bridges: Types of bridges, Structural systems in longitudinal
and transverse directions, Material of construction, Design philosophy. Design
loads: Road way loading, Railway loading, Other loads on bridges. Design of
floor beam systems: Stringer, Cross girders, Floor connections. Design of plate
girder bridges: General design considerations, Fatigue considerations, Buckling
of plates, Actual strength of plate girder elements, Flange to web welds,
Stiffeners, splices, Curtailment of flange plates, Details. Design details: Bracings,
Bearings. Topics relevant to bridge design. truss bridges, Beam grids, Curved
and skew bridges. Flat slab: Code limitations, Structural analysis, Design of
slabs, Reinforcement details. Surfaces of revolution (SOR): Different types of
SOR (domes, cones) internal stresses, Design of sections, Reinforcement
details. Seismic design of concrete structures: Introduction, Forces induced from
earthquakes, Classification of seismic zones, Structural analysis and design of
concrete structures subjected to earthquakes Prestressed concrete:
Introduction, Types of prestressing steel, Material properties, Analysis of
statically determinate prestressed beams, Calculation of prestressing forces,
Eccentricrty of cables, Calculation of losses. Water tanks: Design of sections,
Calculation of internal forces, Design of deep beams, Details of reinforcement.
References:
- Park, R. and Paulay, T., Reinforced Concrete Structures, John Wiley and Sons, 1975.
- Merritt, Frederick S., Structural Steel Designers, McGraw Hill, 1980.
- Lin,T. and Burns, N., Design of Prestressed Concrete Structures, John Wiley and Sons,
1982.
- Merritt, Frederick S., Building Design Handbook, McGraw Hill, 1983.
- White, R. and Salmon, C., Building Structural Design Handbook, Harper and Row,
Publishers, 1998.
- Egyptian Code for Design and Construction of Reinforced Concrete Structures, Ministry of
Housing, Utilities and Urban Communities, Cairo, Egypt, 2001.
CES 435 Steel Plated Structures
4th Year: Civil Engineering - Structure Hrs/Week: [(2+2) + (0+0)]
Marks: [(70+30+0) + (0+0+0)] = 100
Course Contents
Orthotropic structures: Orthotropic systems, Orthotropic floors and decks,
Behaviour and design, Construction details. Steel box girders: Different
applications, Theory and behaviour, Members design, Connections design,
Details of connections. Steel hollow section structures: Different applications in
trusses, Arches and vierendeels, Connection design, Details of connections.
Cold formed structures: Introduction and applications, Theory and behaviour,
Compression members, Beams, Frame elements, Walls and diaphragms,
Composite decks. Storage structures: Tanks: Types of tanks, Analysis and
design, Construction details. Silos: Types of silos, Analysis and design,
Construction details.
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 436 Space Steel Structures
4th Year: Civil Engineering - StructureHrs/Week: [(0+0) + (2+2)]
Marks: [(0+0+0) + (70+30+0)] = 100
Course Contents
Space roof trusses (double layer grids): Review of the development of various
types of steel double layer grids, Analysis of double layer grids, Construction of
space roof and deck systems. Tall buildings (high rise buildings): Building
function, Structural system to resist gravity loads, Structural system to resist
lateral loads, Energy dissipation system, Method of analysis, Construction
details. High voltage steel towers and antenna towers: Function and
classification, Analysis and design, Construction details, Safety and
serviceability. Cable supported structures: Development and classification,
Material and equipment, Analysis and design, Construction details, Safety and
serviceability. Off shore structures: Review of the development of various types
of steel off shore structures, Loads affecting the structure, Structural system to
resist gravity loads, Structural system to resist lateral loads, Method of analysis.
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 437 Behaviour & Construction of Steel
Structures
4th Year: Civil Engineering - Structure Hrs/Week: [(0+0) + (2+2)]
Marks: [(0+0+0) + (70+30+0)] = 100
Course Contents
Fabrication procedures of steel structures: Flame cutting, Shearing and sawing,
Punching, Drilling, Welding techniques and inspection, Painting procedure and
inspection, Maintenance of steel structures. Pre-stressed steel structures:
Different applications, Theory and design, details. Ductile behaviour of steel
joints: Behaviour of structural steel joints, Pretensioned bolts, Nonpretensioned
bolts, Washers, Nuts, Welding, Rigid and semi rigid joints. Fire resistance in steel
structures: Fire resistance of protected and unprotected steel beams and
columns, Analysis and design of steel members at elevated temperatures.
Fatigue behaviour of steel structures: Factors affecting fatigue behaviour of steel
structures, Recommended details, Crack initiation and propagation, Stress
range, Load cycles.
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 438 Steel Structures Design (3)
4th Year: Civil Engineering - Water & Hydraulic Structures Hrs/Week: [(0+0) + (2+2)]
Marks: [(0+0+0) + (70+30+0)] = 100
Course Contents
Structural system of bridges: Types of bridges, Structural systems in longitudinal
and transverse direction, Material of construction. Design loads: Roadway
loading, Railway loading, Other loads. Design of floor beam system: Stringer,
Cross girders. Design of plate girder and truss bridges: General design
consideration, Strength of main structural elements, Bracing, Bearings and
details. Movable bridges: Design consideration, Details.Topics relevant to water
structures: Types of gates, Design consideration, Construction and expansion
joints, Details. Structural steel technology: Painting 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 441 Repair & Strengthening of Structures
4th Year: Civil Engineering - Structure (1st Term) Hrs/Week: [(2+2) + (0+0)]
Marks:[(70+30+0) + (0+0+0)] = 100
Course Contents
Causes of deterioration of concrete structures, Evaluation of concrete structures.
Repair and strengthening materials (types, selection, handling). Bond between
repair and strengthening materials and substrate concrete. Different repair and
strengthening techniques. Protection and maintenance of concrete structures.
Repair and strengthening of some concrete elements (footing, column, beam,
slab… etc). Structural analysis of repair and strengthening, Design of repair and
strengthening, Case studies.
References:
- Allen, R. T. L.; Edwards, S. C. and Shaw, J. D. N., The Repair of Concrete Structures,
Blackie Academic and Professional, 1993.
- Emmons, Peter H., Concrete Repair and Maintenance, R. S. Means Co., Inc., 1993.
- ACI Committee 440, Guide for the Design and Construction of Externally Bonded FRP
Systems for Strengthening Concrete Structures, American Concrete Institute, 2000.
Laboratory: Properties & Testing of Materials & Quality
- Non-Destructive testing of concrete structures: inspection, rebound hammer, ultrasonic, core,
loading test
- Tests of repair and strengthening materials: physical, mechanical, chemical
- Bond between repair and strengthening materials and substrate concrete: shear tests, tension tests
- tests of repaired and strengthened concrete elements: coumuns, beams, slabs
CES 451 Foundation Engineering
4th Year: Civil Engineering - Structure (1st Term) Hrs/Week: [(4+4) + (0+0)]
Marks:[(140+60+0) + (0+0+0)] = 200
Course Contents
Analysis and design of shallow foundations: Isolated and combined footings,
Strip foundation, Strap beams, Raft foundation. Deep foundations: Types,
Classification of piles, Bearing capacity of a single pile, Pile groups, Settlement of
piles, Pile load tests, Design of pile caps, Laterally loaded piles. Supported deep
excavation: Types of in-situ walls, Analysis and design of in-situ walls, Struts and
tiebacks, Waling beams, Braced supported excavation. Interaction of shallow
foundations with elastic soil: Subgrade reaction model, Half-space model,
Contact pressure distribution, Settlement. Soft ground tunnelling: Construction of
tunnels, Analysis of lining, Calculation of settlement. Eearthdams and earth
embankments: Classification, Empirical dimensioning, Analysis and design.
References:
- Winterkorn, H.F.and Fang, H.Y., Foundation Engineering Handbook, Van Nostrand
Reinhold Co., 1975.
- Das, B. M., Principles of Foundation Engineering, 3rd 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.
CES 452 Foundation Engineering
4th Year: Civil Engineering - Water & Hydraulic Structures (2nd Term) Hrs/Week: [(0+0) + (2+2)]
Marks:[(0+0+0) + (70+30+0)] = 100
Course Contents
Analysis and design of shallow foundations: Isolated and combined footings,
Strip foundation, Strap beams, Raft foundation. Deep foundations: Types,
Classification of piles, Bearing capacity of a single pile, Pile groups, Settlement of
piles, Pile load tests, Design of pile caps, Laterally loaded piles. Supported deep
excavation: Types of in-situ walls, Analysis and design of in-situ walls, Struts and
tiebacks, Waling beams, Braced supported excavation. Earthdams:
Classification, Empirical dimensioning, Analysis and design.
References:
- Winterkorn, H.F.and Fang, H.Y., Foundation Engineering Handbook, Van Nostrand
Reinhold Co., 1975.
- Das, B. M., Principles of Foundation Engineering, 3rd 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.
CES 453 Foundation Engineering
4th Year: Civil Engineering - Public Works (2nd Term) Hrs/Week: [(0+0) + (2+2)]
Marks:[(0+0+0) + (70+30+0)] = 100
Course Contents
Analysis and design of shallow foundations: Isolated and combined footings,
Strip foundation, Strap beams, Raft foundation. Deep foundations: Types,
Classification of piles, Bearing capacity of a single pile, Pile groups, Settlement of
piles, Pile load tests, Design of pile caps, Laterally loaded piles. Supported deep
excavation: Types of in-situ walls, Analysis and design of in-situ walls, Struts and
tiebacks, Waling beams, Braced supported excavation. Earth embankments:
Classification, Empirical dimensioning, Analysis and design.
References:
- Winterkorn, H.F.and Fang, H.Y., Foundation Engineering Handbook, Van Nostrand
Reinhold Co., 1975.
- Das, B. M., Principles of Foundation Engineering, 3rd 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.
CES 455 Soils & Rocks in Dry Regions
4th Year: Civil Engineering - StructureHrs/Week: [(2+2) + (0+0)]
Marks: [(70+30+0) + (0+0+0)] = 100
Course Contents
Expansive soils: Origin and occurrence, Mineralogy, Identification and
classification, Laboratory testing, Swelling pressure, Swelling potential,
Foundations on swelling soils. Collapsible soils: Origin and occurrence, Soil
structure, Classification and identification, Laboratory testing, Collapsibility
potential, Foundations on collapsible soils. Rock mechanics: Classification of
rocks, Intact rock, Geological structures, Rock mass, Laboratory testing,
Engineering classification of rocks, Engineering applications on rock mechanics.
References:
- Chen, F.H., Foundations on Expansive Soils, Elsevier Scientific Publishing Co., 1975.
- Goodman, R. E., Introduction to Rock Mechanics, John Wiley and Sons, 1980.
- Nelson, I. D. and Miller, D. J., Expansive Soils: Problem and Practice in Foundation and
Pavement Engineering, John Wiley and Sons Inc., 1992.
- Fredlund, D.G. and Rahardjo, H., Soil Mechanics for Unsaturated Soils, John Wiley and
Sons, 1993.
- 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
- Swelling tests
- Collapse test
- Unconfined compression test on rocks
CES 456 Soil Improvement
4th Year: Civil Engineering - Structure Hrs/Week: [(0+0) + (2+2)]
Marks: [(0+0+0) + (70+30+0)] = 100
Course Contents
Engineering needs for soil improvement: Geotechnical problems with soft and
loose soils, Soil improvement techniques. Mechanical stabilization densification:
Deep and shallow compaction, Techniques, Compaction equipment, Soil
parameters after densification. Preloading: Consolidation analysis, Preloading
with and without drains. Design and construction of soil reinforcement: History of
soil reinforcement, Reinforcing materials, Physical and mechanical properties,
Utilization methods, Advantages and limitations, Reinforcement techniques,
Analysis and design of reinforced embankments constructed on soft soils,
Analysis and design of reinforced earth walls. Grouting: grout properties,
Grouting techniques. Criterion for choosing suitable technique for soil
References:
- Winterkorn, H.F.and Fang, H.Y., Foundation Engineering Handbook, Van Nostrand
Reinhold Co., 1975.
- Hausmann, M.R., Engineering Principles of Ground Modification, McGraw Hill Book Co.,
1990.
- Das, B. M., Principles of Foundation Engineering, 3rd Ed., PWS Publishing Co., 1995.
CES 457 Geotechnical Analysis Using Computer
4th Year: Civil Engineering - Structure Hrs/Week: [(0+0) + (2+2)]
Marks: [(0+0+0) + (70+30+0)] = 100
Course Contents
Selection of geotechnical parameters for computer analysis. Software
applications: Slope stability, Seepage analysis, Settlement of shallow
foundations, Beams on elastic foundations, Piles under lateral loads.
Geotechnical applications using Excel program: Bearing capacity of shallow
foundations, Capacity of axially loaded piles.
References:
- Atkinson, J., An Introduction to the Mechanics of Soils and Foundations, McGraw Hill Book
Co., 1993.
- Das, B. M., Principles of Foundation Engineering, 3rd Ed., PWS Publishing Co., 1995.
CES 461 Management of Project Resources
4th Year: Civil Engineering - Structure Hrs/Week: [(2+2) + (0+0)]
Marks: [(70+30+0) + (0+0+0)] = 100
Course Contents
Planning in the different project stages, Planning using bar (Gantt) charts.
Network planning: Activity on arrow, Activity on node, Progress monitoring,
Progress curves, Resource allocation and levelling.
References:
- Gray, R. and Larson, K., Project Management: The Managerial Process, McGraw Hill, Irwin,
New York, NY, 2002.
- Harris, R. and McCaffer, D., Modern Construction Management, Black Well Science,
London, U.K., 2002.
CES 462 Construction Technique For
Concrete Structures
4th Year: Civil Engineering - Structure Hrs/Week: [(0+0) + (2+2)]
Marks: [(0+0+0) + (70+30+0)] = 100
Course Contents
The course includes the presentation of the dinerent construction methods used
in construction of concrete structures. Different shuttering system are
introduced, e.g. Wooden shuttering, Metallic shuttering, (scaffolding system)
tunnel forms, Climbing forms and slipforms for construction of concrete
structures, e.g. Buildings and Bridges. Practical examples for these construction
References:
- Alan Holgate, The Structural Art: The Work of Jorg Schlaich and His Team, Co. Ltd.,
Sungam, Corea, 1995.
- Egyptian Code of Practice for Concrete Structures, Ministry of Housing, Utilities and Urban
Communities, Cairo, Egypt, 2001.
- Fathy Saad, Lecture Notes: Bridge Construction, Ain Shams University, 2001.
CES 499 Project
4th Year: Civil Engineering - Structure (Cont.) Hrs/Week: [(1+1) + (2+4)]
Marks:[(0+25+0) + (0+75+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
References:
- Selected References, Scientific Papers, Research Reports, Manuals, Catalogues,
Software Packages.
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