DEPARTMENT OF IRRIGATION & HYDRAULICS

The Irrigation & Hydraulics Department is one of the oldest departments in the University. It is one of the important departments as it deals with certain branches of science that are related to the society and environment. Among these branches are Irrigation Works, Drainage, Land reclamation, Underground Water, Harbor Engineering, Coastal Engineering, Inland Navigation and the Environmental Science relevant to the above branches. The main aim of the Irrigation & Hydraulics Department is to graduate qualified Civil Engineers, in accordance with the country policy that pay much attention to the big water Projects. This is reflected in the courses that are taught in the department such as Fluid Mechanics, Surface Water Hydrology, Irrigation & Drainage and the applied science such as Hydraulics, Irrigation Works, Harbor Engineering & Inland Navigation. Also, among the courses taught in the department are Water Resources, Methods of Irrigation and Drainage and Big Irrigation Projects benefiting from the Nile water as main source.
Field of Courses:
Civil Engineering Drawing, Fluid Mechanics, Hydraulics, Irrigation and Drainage, Irrigation Design, Environmental Hydraulics, Environmental Hydrology, Harbor Engineering and Navigation, Design of Irrigation Works, Basics of Environmental Engineering, Introduction to Water Resources System Analysis, Ground Water Hydrology, Computational Hydraulics, Hydraulic Engineering, Coastal Environment, Computational Methods, Hydrometry, Hydraulic Modeling, Engineering Hydrology, Water Quality Measurements, Environmental Impact Assessment, Modern Irrigation Systems, Inland Navigation, Advanced Irrigation and Drainage, Dam Engineering, Water Resources Engineering, Pumping Stations Engineering, Ground Water Engineering, History of Hydraulic Engineering, Tunnel Engineering.
Laboratories:
There are two kinds of laboratories in the department, the undergraduate labs and the postgraduate labs. The undergraduate laboratories are equipped for conducting several experiments to illustrate the hydraulic properties. These experiments aim at making the students understand the hydraulics properties. On the other hand, the postgraduate laboratories are equipped for conducting experiments related to the water transport in channels and the sediment transport as well. Also, there is a wave channel in which shore protection measure can be studied.

 

Course description

CEI 111 Civil Drawing
1st Year: Civil Engineering. (1st Term)

Hrs/Week: [(1+4) + (0+0)]
Marks:[(75+50+0) + (0+0+0)] = 125

Course Contents

Metallic sheds: Column base, Riveted joints, Connections between girders and beams, Columns and beams. Steel bridges: Truss connections, Main girders (upper and lower chords, verticals and diagonals), Cross girders and stringers. Reinforced concrete structures: Footings, Column slabs and beams. Irrigation structures: Earth works, Retaining walls, Bridges, Culverts, Syphons, Regulators, Weirs, Symmetrical and unsymmetrical locks.

    References:
  • Faculty of Engineering, Civil Drawing, Cairo University, 2003.
  • Faculty of Engineering, Civil Drawing, Ain Shams University, 2003.
CEI 121 Fluid Mechanics
1st Year: Civil Engineering. (2nd Term)

Hrs/Week: [(0+0) + (4+2)]
Marks:[(0+0+0) + (90+30+30)] = 150

Course Contents

Review of fluid properties and hydrostatics: Manometry, Forces on plane and curved surfaces, Buoyancy, Fluid masses subject to acceleration (forced vortex). Kinematics of fluid motion: Fluid flow, Types of flow, Classification of flow, Continuity equation. Flow of Incompressible fluid: One-dimensional flow, Euler's Equation in three dimensions, Bernoulli's, Energy equation, T.E.L. and H.G.L., Applications of bernoulli's equation (flow through free and submerged orifices, flow over notches and weirs flow measuring devices, time of filling and emptying tanks under variable and constant heads, free vortex). Pipe flow: Laminar and turbulent flow, Reynolds number, Shear stress distribution, Velocity distribution, Main losses, Secondary losses, Single pipe, Pipe connections (parallel and series), Pipe branching, Three tank problems. The Impulse-Momentum principle: Development of the principle, Pipe bends, Enlargements and contractions, Hydraulic structures in open channels.

    References:
  • Vennard, J. K., Elementary Fluid Mechanics, John Wiley and Sons Inc., 1965.
  • Olson, R. M., Engineering Fluid Mechanics, , 1967.
    Laboratory:
    Hydraulics Lab
  • Density
  • Capillarity
  • Viscosity
  • Flow through orifice
  • Flow over rectangular Notches
  • Flow over V-Notches
  • Venturimeter
  • Coefficient of Impact
CEI 211 Irrigation & Drainage Engineering
2nd Year: Civil Engineering. (2nd Term)

Hrs/Week: [(0+0) + (4+2)]
Marks:[(0+0+0) + (110+40+0)] = 150

Course Contents

Introduction for the water cycle and water resources and use in different sectors. Elements of the hydrologic cycle: Measurements of rainfall, Evaporation, Surface runoff. Methods of measuring levels, Discharges and groundwater flows. Introduction to groundwater, Sources, Characteristics and movement. An overview for well design and pumps’ selection. Soil-Plant-Water relationships. Irrigation water requirements, Irrigation efficiency and calculating periods between irrigations, Low rates and irrigation time. Different types of field water application : Surface irrigation methods, Sprinkler and drip irrigation, Subsurface irrigation. Planning, Design, Management, Operation and maintenance for different methods. Canal lining. An overview for the irrigation structures for control and distribution of water on the canals and field levels, Crossing works, Navigation works and water lifting devices. Planning and design of fish ponds. Introduction to the drainage, Types, Factors influencing selection and design. Design of open, Subsurface and vertical drains. Disposal of drainage water and drainage water reuse and precautions. Summary of river nile hydrology, Annual and long-term storage in reservoirs and the high aswan dam. Development of the irrigation system in Egypt. The environmental impacts of irrigation and drainage projects in general.

    References:
  • Zimmerman, J. D., Irrigation, John Wiley and Sons, 1977.
  • Withers, B. and Vipond, S., Irrigation: Design and Practice, Bastfor Academic and Educational Ltd., 1983.
  • شبكات الري والصرف - التخطيط والتصميم الهندسي, كلية الهندسة, جامعة الإسكندرية, 2000.
  • هندسة الري والصرف, كلية الهندسة, جامعة عين شمس, 2001.
CEI 231 Hydraulics
2nd Year: Civil Engineering. (1st Term)

Hrs/Week: [(2+2) + (0+0)]
Marks:[(60+20+20) + (0+0+0)] = 100

Course Contents

Pipe networks: Analysis, Design and Optimal design. Open channel flow: Introduction, Types of open channel flow, States of open channel flow, Properties of open channels flow, Velocity distribution, Equations for uniform steady flow, Energy equation, Gradually varied flow, Rapidly varied flow, Roughness coefficient, Design of open channels cross sections, Applications. Water hammer in pipes: Unsteady flow equations, Rigid water hammer theory, Elastic water hammer theory, Wave celerity, Water hammer effects and control. Hydraulic machines: Introduction, Turbines, Types of turbines, Types of pumps, Pump characteristics and performance, Operation of pumps, Cavitation phenomena.

    References:
  • Chow, V. T., Open Channel Hydraulics, McGraw Hill Book Co. New York, 1953.
  • Hwang, N. H. C and Hita, C. E., Fundamentals of Hydraulic Engineering, Prentice Hall, Inc., 1987.
    Laboratory:
    Hydraulics Lab
  • Laminar Flow
  • Turbulent Flow
  • Minor Losses
  • Manning Coefficient (Smooth bed, Rough bed)
  • Chezy Coefficient (Smooth bed, Rough bed)
  • Hydraulic Jump
  • Specific Energy Curve
  • Specific Energy Applications
  • Water Hammer
  • Surge Tank
CEI 311 Design of Irrigation Works (1)
3rd Year: Civil Engineering. (2nd Term)

Hrs/Week: [(0+0) + (4+2)]
Marks:[(0+0+0) + (110+40+0)] = 150

Course Contents

Planning and design of Irrigation projects: Alignment of canals and drains, Synoptic diagrams for canals and drains, Design of cross sections for earth channels, Seepage through earth channels, Calculation of expropriation widths, Longitudinal sections and typical cross sections for canals and drains, Canal lining. Irrigation structures: Classification of irrigation structures. Retaining walls: Types, Cases of loading, Hydraulic and structural design. Crossing structures: Hydraulic design, Calculation of loads for different cases of loading and structural design for the following crossing structures: Small R.C. bridges, Culverts, Syphons, Aqueducts. Escapes: Types, Functions, Design. Introduction to heading up works and navigation works.

    References:
  • Leliavisky, S., Canals and Barrages, , 1985.
  • Leliavisky, S., Short Span Bridges, , 1985.
  • French, R., Open Channel Hydraulics, McGraw Hill, 1994.
  • Novak, P.; Moffat, A.; Nalluri, C. and Narayanan, R., Hydraulic Structures, , 1996.
CEI 411 Modern Irrigation Systems
4th Year: Civil Engineering - Water & Hydraulic Structures

Hrs/Week: [(2+2) + (0+0)]
Marks: [(70+30+0) + (0+0+0)] = 100

Course Contents

Pressurized on farm Irrigation systems: Pipe irrigation, Sprinkler irrigation, Trickle irrigation. New trends in on farm irrigation: Surge surface irrigation, Subsurface trickle irrigation. Network control systems: Injection, Mixing and filtration, Discharge measurements, Pressure measurements, Valves (close, air, wash, pressure relief). Economics of irrigation systems: Initial costs, Permanent costs, Feasibility study, Optimum productivity. Mesqas: Earth mesqa, Lined mesqa, Pipe mesqa, High level mesqa (single lift point, multi lift point). Operation and maintenance of on farm irrigation systems: Operation management, Maintenance systems, Monitoring, Training and institutional aspects.

    References:
  • Hansen, V. E.; Israelsen, O. W. and Stringham, G. E., Irrigation Principles and Practices, , 1975.
  • James, Larry G., Principles of Farm Irrigation System Design, , 1985.
  • Karmeli, D.; Peri, G., and Todes, M., Irrigation Systems Design and Operation, , 1985.
  • Richard Cuenca, Irrigation System Design, An Engineering Approach, , 1989.
CEI 431 Networks Hydraulics
4th Year: Civil Engineering - Water & Hydraulic Structures (1st Term)

Hrs/Week: [(3+2) + (0+0)]
Marks:[(90+35+0) + (0+0+0)] = 125

Course Contents

Distribution networks: Graph theory, Branched network, System reliability, Governing equations, Analysis techniques, Unsteady flow boundaries, Extended period simulation, Commercial software, Optimal design of reservoirs, Pump stations, Practical consideration (control valves, water hammer protection devices, field testing, leakage control), Case study (complete design of water distribution system). Collection networks; Design flow (domestic, storm, drainage), Open channel networks (hydraulics of partial flow in pipes, unsteady flow), Collection network design (layout, pipes), Optimal design, Practical considerations (system flushing, leakage control), Water quality, Commercial software, Case study (complete design of water collection system).

    References:
  • Jepson, R. W., Analysis of Flow in Pipe Networks, Ann Arbor, 1976.
  • Thomas, W., Advanced Water Distribution Modelling and Management, , 2000.
  • Thomas, W., Computer Applications in Hydraulic Engineering, , 2002.
  • El-Bahrawy, A. N., Spreadsheet Applications in Water Resources, Lecture Notes, 2003.
CEI 432 Environmental Hydrology
4th Year: Civil Engineering - Water & Hydraulic Structures (1st Term)

Hrs/Week: [(2+2) + (0+0)]
Marks:[(70+30+0) + (0+0+0)] = 100

Course Contents

Introduction: Hydrologic cycle, Environment and hydrology, Importance of hydrology. Hydrometeorology: Solar energy, Temperature, Vapor pressure, Humidity, Wind, Evaporation, Evapotranspiration. Precipitation: Conditions and types, Rainfall measurements and estimates, Rainfall statistical analysis, Design storm. Infiltration: Effective factors, Measurements, Estimates. Hydromorphology: Watershed characteristics, Morphological parameters, Time parameters. Surface runoff: Peak flow estimate, Storm hydrograph, Unit hydrograph, Mass curves, Flow and water level measurements. Soil erosion and sedimentation: Effective factors, Soil loss, Sediment yield. Protection works against flash floods: Storage and detention works, Roads crossing works, Direction change works, Sediment traps, Storm water drainage systems. Subsurface hydrology: Soil-water relations, Characteristics and types of aquifers, Flow through porous media, Well hydraulics, Sea water intrusion in coastal aquifers. Water quality and pollution control: Pollution sources, Pollutant transfer mechanisms in surface and subsurface systems, Protection of water resources against pollution. Introduction to application of remote sensing and GIS in hydrological studies.

    References:
  • Linsley, Ray K., Hydrology for Engineers, McGraw Hill Int., Hamburg, 1982.
  • Wand, A. D. and Ellio, W. J., Environmental Hydrology, Lewis Publishers, New York, 1995.
  • Mecuen, R. H., Hydrologic Analysis and Design, Prentice Hall, New Jersey, 1998.
CEI 433 Pump Stations Engineering
4th Year: Civil Engineering - Water & Hydraulic Structures

Hrs/Week: [(2+2) + (0+0)]
Marks: [(70+30+0) + (0+0+0)] = 100

Course Contents

Performance curves: Speed effect, Impeller changes effect, Type of pump effect, Viscosity effect, Cavitations effect, Net positive suction head effect, Available suction head effect, Required suction head effect. Pump definition: General- service pump, Booster pump, Non-clogging pump, Sump pump, Total head, Total dynamic head, System friction-head curve, Approximated operating head, Pumps operating in series, Pumps operating in parallel. Pump application: Pumping arrangement, Economic consideration. Pump selection: Dredge pumps, Slurry pumps, Deep-well pumps, Water-works irrigation and drainage pumps, Circulating pumps. Pump Installation: Location of pump units, Suction line inlet, Size of suction line, Long-radius elbows, Suction header, Eccentric reducers, Screens, Check valves, Expansion joints, Vent valves, Realigned in field, Pump levelling. Operation: gate valve, Priming, Foot valve, Priming chamber, Ejectors, Dry-vacuum pump, Wet-vacuum pump, Automatically priming pump, Time of priming, Sump-pump design.

    References:
  • Taylor, H. B. and Moody, L. F., The Hydraulic Turbine in Evolution, Vol. 39, No. 7, Engineers and Engineering, 1968.
  • Thomas, D., Experimental Research in the Field of Water Power, World Power Conference, London, 1972.
  • Marks Handbook, Experimental Research in the Field of Water Power, McGraw Hill, 1986.
CEI 434 Hydraulic Engineering
4th Year: Civil Engineering - Water & Hydraulic Structures

Hrs/Week: [(2+2) + (0+0)]
Marks: [(70+30+0) + (0+0+0)] = 100

Course Contents

Introduction to hydraulic structures: Types, Purpose, Components, Hydraulic design (dimensions and losses). Control and crossing works, Drainage and pumping stations, Navigation works. Hydraulic design of intakes, Entrances, Exits, Spillways, Energy dissipators. Loss through trach racks, Filters and screens. Flow and water measurements in water streams and pipes using advanced technology. Principles of automatic control in flow through water streams and pipes. Use of computer programs and spreadsheets in hydraulic engineering, Pump calculations, Similarity, Operating point, Pump testing, Specific speed, Variable speed pump. Principles of hydraulic similarity, Classification of hydraulic models, Dimensional analysis, Distorted and undistorted models.

    References:
  • Allan Smith; Ernest Hinton and Roland Lewis, Civil Engineering Systems. Analysis and Design, , 1984.
  • El-Bahrawy, Use of Spread Sheets in the Design of Dendritic Distribution Systems, , 1993.
  • El-Bahrawy, Use of Spread Sheets Rainfall-Runoff Calculations, , 1996.
    Laboratory:
    Hydraulics Lab
  • Modeling of Flow through Pipes
  • Modeling of Open Channel Flow Uniform Open Channel Flow (weirs, spillways, hydraulic jump, movable bed models)
  • Pump Modeling
CEI 435 Environmental Hydraulics
4th Year: Civil Engineering - Water & Hydraulic Structures

Hrs/Week: [(2+2) + (0+0)]
Marks: [(70+30+0) + (0+0+0)] = 100

Course Contents

Introduction: Hydraulics and the environment, Water quality and pollution sources, Pollutant transport mechanism and hydrodynamic equations and boundary conditions in different water bodies. Water streams, Rivers, Lakes, Groundwater, Coasts, Estuaries and wetlands. Sediment transport and scour in water streams. Thermal pollution in water bodies. Hydraulic simulation of environmental problems, Engineering solutions and environment protection.

    References:
  • Thomann and Muller, Surface Water Quality Modelling, Prentice Hall, 1994.
  • Chin, David A., Water-Resources Engineering, , 2000.
CEI 441 Design of Irrigation Works (2)
4th Year: Civil Engineering - Water & Hydraulic Structures (Cont.)

Hrs/Week: [(2+2) + (2+2)]
Marks:[(70+30+0) + (70+30+0)] = 200

Course Contents

Heading up structures: Weirs: Weirs function, Types of weirs, Stability of gravity weirs, Hydraulic of weirs, Static design of the floor for percolation, Uplift and scour. Regulators and barrages: Types of regulators and component parts of the regulator, Hydraulic design of the waterway, Hydraulic and static design of piers under different cases of loading, Static design of floor for percolation and scour, Static design of gates and winch structure. Navigation structures: Symmetrical and unsymmetrical locks: Main elements of locks, Dimensioning of lock chamber, Methods of emptying and filling the lock chamber, Hydraulic design of side culverts, Hydraulic and static design of landing wall, Guide pier, Thrust wall, Floor. Storage works: Introduction to dams and reservoirs.

    References:
  • Leliavisky, S., Dams, , 1985.
  • Leliavisky, S., Regulators and Barrages, , 1985.
  • Leliavisky, S., Syphons, Weirs and Locks, , 1985.
  • Novak, P.; Moffat, A.; Nalluri, C. and Narayanan, R., Hydraulic Structures, , 1996.
CEI 442 Water Structures Design
4th Year: Civil Engineering - Water & Hydraulic Structures (2nd Term)

Hrs/Week: [(0+0) + (4+3)]
Marks:[(0+0+0) + (125+50+0)] = 175

Course Contents
Structural design of irrigation and storage structures using conventional and modern materials: Underground tanks, Balancing (compensating) elevated tanks, Arch dams, Buttressed dams, Spillways, Stilling basins, Regulators, Gates vertical and radial, Winch structure used for lifting regulators gates, Steel bridges on water structures.
    References:
  • Leliavisky, S., Regulators and Barrages, , 1985.
  • USBR, Design of Small Dams, Handbook, 1987.
  • Novak, P.; Moffat, A.; Nalluri, C. and Narayanan, R., Hydraulic Structures, , 1996.

 

CEI 451 Harbour, Navigation & Shore Engineering
4th Year: Civil Engineering - Water & Hydraulic Structures (1st Term)

Hrs/Week: [(3+2) + (0+0)]
Marks:[(90+35+0) + (0+0+0)] = 125

Course Contents

Natural phenomenon (winds, waves, tide, sea currents), Choosing of suitable site on shore for a harbour, Harbour planning, Harbour master plan, Design of different elements of harbour (break waters, quay walls, dry and floating docks, slipways, shore protection structures, stability of shore line, sediment transport, mathematical models, physical models).

    References:
  • Per Brunn, Port Engineering, Gulf Publishing Co., 1989.
  • Herbich, John B., Handbook of Coastal and Ocean Engineering, Gulf Publishing Co., 1990.
CEI 453 Coastal Environment Engineering
4th Year: Civil Engineering - Water & Hydraulic Structures

Hrs/Week: [(0+0) + (2+2)]
Marks: [(0+0+0) + (70+30+0)] = 100

Course Contents

Shoreline morphodynamics, Tides in lakes, Long tidal development of shores, Effect of sea level changes on shoreline, Environmental systems of shores, Shore swamps, Shore lagoons, Coastal inlets, Human activities on shore, Dredging, Coast water management, Coast sediment management, On shore casualties.

    References:
  • Per Brunn, Port Engineering, Gulf Publishing Co., 1989.
  • Herbich, John B., Handbook of Coastal and Ocean Engineering, Gulf Publishing Co., 1990.
CEI 454 Inland Navigation
4th Year: Civil Engineering - Water & Hydraulic Structures

Hrs/Week: [(0+0) + (2+2)]
Marks: [(0+0+0) + (70+30+0)] = 100

Course Contents

Types of navigation channels, Inland (river) harbours, Specifications of vessels, Ship movements, Hydraulic phenomenon, Effect of ship movement on water motion, Design of water cross section, Slope protection, Channel bathemetry, Curves design, Rivers treatments, Navigation Aids, Berthing facilities, Dredging, Bathemetric survey, Navigation importance, Bridges.

    References:
  • Per Brunn, Port Engineering, Gulf Publishing Co., 1989.
  • Herbich, John B., Handbook of Coastal and Ocean Engineering, Gulf Publishing Co., 1990.
CEI 461 Ground Water Hydrology
4th Year: Civil Engineering - Water & Hydraulic Structures

Hrs/Week: [(2+2) + (0+0)]
Marks: [(70+30+0) + (0+0+0)] = 100

Course Contents

Introduction: Groundwater and hydrologic cycle, Importance of groundwater, Groundwater and geology, Types and physical properties of aquifers, Aquifer systems in Egypt. Groundwater hydraulics: Infiltration, Seepage, Percolation, Darcy’s law, Hydraulic conductivity measurements, Flow governing equations. Well hydraulics: Flow towards wells, Safe yield, Well construction, Test and development, Well fields, Injection wells. Surface and subsurface water relations and conjunctive Use. Groundwater exploration methods. Groundwater quality and pollution: Pollution sources, Mechanisms of pollutant transfer in porous media, Saltwater intrusion in coastal aquifers, Pollution control and remedy measures. Groundwater modelling: Mathematical, Physical and numerical models, Modelling of flow in porous media, Modelling of pollutant transfer in porous media. Management of groundwater systems. Introduction to application of remote sensing and GIS in groundwater studies.

    References:
  • Bear, J, Hydraulics of Groundwater, McGraw Hill, New York, 1979.
  • Todd, D. K., Groundwater Hydrology, Wiley, New York, 1980.
  • Bear, J. and Verruijt, A., Modelling Groundwater Flow and Pollution, Reidel Publishing Co. Boston, 1987.
CEI 471 Water Resources Engineering
4th Year: Civil Engineering - Water & Hydraulic Structures

Hrs/Week: [(2+2) + (0+0)]
Marks: [(70+30+0) + (0+0+0)] = 100

Course Contents

Introduction: Hydrologic cycle, Evaluation of available water resources, Water quality, Rate of different water uses. Theory of probability and its role in water resources planning. Technical engineering, Economic, Social, environmental, Legal, Political and administration consideration related to water resources, Development project. Principles of water resources assessment, Design and planning principles of dams, Reservoirs, Water streams, Pipelines, Irrigation systems, Control systems, Power plants, Water supply systems, River navigation, Drainage and sewage disposal systems. Economic and financial analysis and assessment principles of water projects.

    References:
  • Goodman, A. S., Principles of Water Resources Planning, Prentice Hall, Englewood Cliffs, 1984.
  • Linsely, R. K, Water Resources Engineering, McGraw Hill, Civil Engineering Series, 1992.
CEI 472 Management & Maintenance of Irrigation Projects
4th Year: Civil Engineering - Water & Hydraulic Structures

Hrs/Week: [(2+2) + (0+0)]
Marks: [(70+30+0) + (0+0+0)] = 100

Course Contents

Introduction to basics of project management, Main objectives and life time, Planning in various project stages (using bar charts and networks, progress monitoring, progress curves, resource allocation and levelling), Role of quality in the project stages (technical investigation, confirming assurance steps, applications using computer), Applications on execution of irrigation and drainage projects. Repair and strengthening of water structures: Properties and constituents of recent construction materials including the physical, Chemical and mechanical ones, Causes of water structures deterioration, Evaluation of water structures, Materials needed for repairing and strengthening concrete and steel structures (including painting and coating materials, additives, treatment materials, bonding materials, filling materials and painting tests), Maintenance methods and design of maintenance strengthening works for concrete and steel structures. Maintenance of roads: Defects of asphalt and concrete pavement, Maintenance of asphalt and concrete pavement, Maintenance of platforms and linings, Maintenance of unpaved roads.

    References:
  • Glantz, M. H. and Thompson, J. D., Resource Management and Environmental Uncertainty, , 1981.
  • 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.
  • Gibson, Principles of Advanced Composite Materials, , 1994.
  • Green, A., Glass Fibber Reinforced Composites in Building Constructions, , 1997.
  • Barbero, E. J., Introduction to Composite Material Design, , 1999.
  • Fonda, A. F., The Professional Use of Design Fundamentals for FPR Applications, , 1999.
  • ACI Committee 440, Guide for the Design and Construction of Externally Bonded FRP Systems for Strengthening Concrete Structures, , 2000.
CEI 473 Environmental Impact Assessment for Water Projects
4th Year: Civil Engineering - Water & Hydraulic Structures

Hrs/Week: [(0+0) + (2+2)]
Marks: [(0+0+0) + (70+30+0)] = 100

Course Contents

Introduction: Availability of natural resources, Natural cycles for some basic elements (carbon, oxygen, nitrogen, sulfur, phosphorous…). Conflicts between developments, Economics and environments. Defining emissions sources, Impacts, Standards and precautions. Water, Air and soil pollution and measurements. Historical development for recognizing the need for environmental impact assessment. Assessing the impacts on health, Social, Cultural and economical activities. Procedures of the environmental impact assessment: Screening, Scoping, Defining impacts, Comparing alternatives, Plans for mitigation and alleviation, Environmental auditing. Public participation. Environmental impact statement and reporting, Contents and forms. Examples for assessing the impacts of water resources projects on the environment and impacts of different activities on the water environment.

    References:
  • Wathern, P., Environmental Impact Assessment: Theory and Practice, Unwin Hyman Publishers, London, 1988.
  • Kiely, G., Environmental Engineering, McGraw Hill, Boston, 1997.
CEI 474 Water Management
4th Year: Civil Engineering - Water & Hydraulic Structures

Hrs/Week: [(0+0) + (2+2)]
Marks: [(0+0+0) + (70+30+0)] = 100

Course Contents

Defining global water resources and uses in general and water balance in Egypt and the arab countries and the mediterranean. Management of water supplies and demands. National water management policies. Water management at different levels : The national level, On hydrologic basins’ level, Metropolitan level, Canal command level and farm level. Estimating future water supplies and demands and its uncertainty. Integrated water management and meeting increasing demand on water. Prerequisites for water management, Operation and maintenance. Management by objectives and/or results. Meeting increasing demand on water. Seasonal, Annual and strategic planning for water resources. Water quality management and environmental laws governing water resources protection. Technical, Economical, Social, Legal, Political and institutional aspects in water management policies. Monitoring, Evaluation and Performance indicators : Effectiveness, Efficiency, Legitimacy and sustainability.

    References:
  • Loucks, D. P.; Stedinger, J. R. and Haith, D. A., Water Resource Systems Planning and Analysis, Prentice Hall, 1981.
  • Mays, L. W. and Tung,Y. K., Hydrosystems Engineering and Management, McGraw Hill, 1992.
CEI 481 Dams Engineering
4th Year: Civil Engineering - Water & Hydraulic Structures

Hrs/Week: [(2+2) + (0+0)]
Marks: [(70+30+0) + (0+0+0)] = 100

Course Contents

Reservoir planning: Investigation for reservoir planning, Selection of dam site, Zones of storage in reservoirs, Storage capacity and yield, Sedimentation and sediment flow, Multipurpose reservoirs. Dams: Different types of dams, Advantages and disadvantages of dams, Physical factors governing the selection of dams, Selection of site of a dam and its foundation. Earth and rockfill dams: Factors governing the selection of earth dams, Classification of earth dams, Design criteria, Seepage in earth dams, Downstream drainage system, Stability of upstream and downstream faces, Slope protection, Causes of failure of earth dams. Gravity dams: Forces acting on gravity dams, Stability requirements, Elementary and practical profile of gravity dam, Height of gravity dam and its limitation, Methods of design, Galleries and joints, Control of cracks in dams. Arch and buttress dams: Types of arch dams, Forces acting on dam, Methods of design. Spillways and stilling basins: Type of spillways and stilling basins, Design considerations, Methods of design.

    References:
  • Leliavisky, S., Dams, , 1985.
  • USBR, Design of Small Dams, Handbook, 1987.
  • US Army Corops of Engineers, Earth and Rockfill Dams, Engineer Manual, 1994.
CEI 499 Project 4th Year: Civil Engineering - Water & Hydraulic Structures (Cont.)

Hrs/Week: [(2+2) + (2+2)]
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

    References:
  • Selected References, Scientific Papers, Research Reports, Manuals, Catalogues, Software Packages.