DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS

The Department of Public Works is one of the oldest departments in the Faculty of Engineering. The Department is the oldest among other Departments carrying the same name at other Egyptian Universities. The main objective of the department is to carry out teaching and research works in the fields of planning, design and construction of infrastructure projects. On top of these fields comes the surveying engineering, which represents the base of any engineering project. Surveying Engineering covers a wide range of surveying topics, including, plane surveying, topographic surveying, geodetic surveying, photogrammetry, maps projections, hydrographic surveying, engineering astronomy, remote sensing and geographic information systems. The second major branch of the department is the sanitary environment branch . The branch concerns with teaching and research works in the fields of potable water and sewage water treatment plants and networks in addition to solid waste disposal and treatment, industrial waste treatment and other environmental studies. The third major branch of the department is the transportation engineering. This branch concerns with teaching and conducting research works in the fields of transportation and traffic planning, highway and railway engineering. These fields deal with movements of passengers and goods and future planing for transportation facilities to cope with expected demands and to study and design of different transportation networks; road, railway, water, air and pipelines networks.
Field of Courses:
Courses in the public works department cover a wide range of interests and fields including, surveying & geodetic courses which covers many topics, such as: Plane surveying, topographic surveying, geodetic surveying, engineering surveying, geographic information systems photogrammetry, remote sensing, the earth gravity fields, surveying with G.P.S. and computer applications in surveying. The second group of courses offered by the public works department covers the environmental and sanitary engineering which include; Sanitary installations in buildings; environmental engineering, Sanitary engineering; industrial waste water treatment, solid wastes management, environmental impact studies, environmental evaluation studies. The third group of courses covers the fields of transportation planning, traffic engineering and highways & airports engineering. This group includes, but not limited to, highway and airports engineering, highway and traffic engineering, transportation planning; traffic engineering; railways engineering; transportation economics; traffic systems management; traffic impact analysis planning and management of public transport, construction and maintenance of highways and airports.


Laboratories:

  • SURVEYING LABS:

    The Department has a number of the latest and advanced labs for surveying and measuring instruments supported by computer, plotting and digitizing facilities. The surveying labs serves the unit for surveying engineering studies, and consultation which is one of the Units of the Faculty of Engineering Consultancy Center.

  • SANITARY ENGINEERING LABORATORY:

    The lab contains all the latest equipment in the fields of water analysis and measuring the chemical components for different types of water and liquids to achieve the best treatment required to save the health of man and environment. The lab serves sanitary engineering consulting unit which conducts studies concerned with sewerage, water, treatment of industrial waste and preserve environment.

  • HIGHWAY ENGINEERING LAB:

    The lab equipped with the latest and modern testing facilities to perform experiments for pavement materials. The lab plays a major role in conducting experiments for quality control of pavement materials and highway construction. This lab serves the highway engineering consultation unit which plays a major role in serving the society and roads construction companies.

  • TRANSPORTATION ENGINEERING AND TRAFFIC LAB:

    The lab equipped with a number of instruments for traffic survey and classification. Video Cameras, colored TV and Video recorders for recording different traffic conditions at Roads intersection are also available. The lab, equipped with computers and supporting software specialized in transportation planning and traffic analysis. The Lab supports the special transportion planning and traffic unit which has a wide range of experiences in solving transportation and traffic problems.

Course Description

 

CEP 111 Plane Surveying
1st Year: Civil Engineering. (Cont.)

Hrs/Week: [(4+2) + (2+2)]
Marks:[(75+25+0) + (75+25+50)] = 250

Course Contents

Introduction to mapping and surveying science: Historical background, Definitions and branches of surveying science. The surveying maps, Scales and measurements units. Field sketches, Electronic methods of linear measurements, Electronic measurements and their corrections kinds of directions, Azimuth, Methods of observing angles and their associated errors. Methods of calculating coordinates. Setting out of angles. EDM and theodolite instruments. Traverse observations and calculations. Two dimensional coordinates transformation, Setting out of points by intersection and resection. Area calculation, Land division, Introduction to theory of errors in plane surveying.

    References:
  • Wolf, P.R. and Brinker, R.C., Elementary Surveying, Harper Collins Publishers, New York, 1994.
  • 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.)
  • Electronic distance measurements (EDM), and its calibration (instruments, EDM separate and as a part of a total station).
  • Measuring horizontal directions and vertical angles using theodolites. (Instruments optical theodolites and digital theodolites).
  • Traverses and theodolite applications (Measuring angles and distances) (making skectches choosing stations).
  • Surveying with theodolites and setting out.
  • Linear observations and angular observations field, book, etc.
CEP 112 Survey
1st Year: Architecture Engineering . (1st Term)

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

Course Contents

Introduction to survey and mapping science. Measurements units, Scales and maps. Direct and indirect methods of distance measurements by classical and electronic methods. Direction and angles measurements using theodolites and its relation to traverse. Traverse observation calculations and adjustment. Methods of area calculation and land divisions. Coordinate transformation. Vertical control using levels or theodolites. Calculating elevations or difference in elevation. Sources and kinds of errors in levelling, Methods of setting out of

    References:
  • Wolf, P.R. and Brinker, R.C., Elementary Surveying, Harper Collins Publishers, New York, 1994. buildings.
  • 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 height difference between two points using ordinary levelling.
CEP 211 Topographical Surveying
2nd Year: Civil Engineering. (Cont.)

Hrs/Week: [(2+2) + (2+2)]
Marks:[(60+20+0) + (60+20+40)] = 200

Course Contents

Introduction to vertical control, Different methods for height difference determination, Ordinary levelling survey level and survey staff, Calculation of ordinary levelling, Precise level and precise staff, Calculations of precise levelling, Indirect methods for height difference determination, Tachometry, Trigonometric levelling, Earth curvature and refraction and their effects on height differences, Applications of levelling, Longitudinal levelling, Cross section levelling, Grid levelling, Contour lines and work, Topographic maps, Volume computations and earth, Introduction to photogrammetry, Coordinates computations in photogrammetry, Flight mission applications of photogrammetry in engineering projects, Introduction to remote sensing.

    References:
  • Wolf, P.R. and Brinker, R.C., Elementary Surveying, Harper Collins Publishers, New York, 1994.
  • Moffitt, F.E. and Mikhail, Photogrammetry, Happer and Row Publishers, New York, 1995.
    Laboratory:
    Surveying Lab
  • Introduction to ordinary survey level and staff reading.
  • Temporary adjustment of the survey level.
  • Permanent adjustment of the survey level.
  • Determination of the height difference between two points using ordinary levelling.
  • Open ordinary levelling.
  • Closed loop levelling, connected levelling.
  • Precise survey level and precise staff reading.
  • Determination of the height difference between two points using precise levelling.
  • Closed and connected precise levelling.
  • Longitudinal levelling.
  • Grid levelling and contour lines drawing.
  • How to compile and draw a topographic map.
CEP 311 Engineering Surveying
3rd Year: Civil Engineering . (1st Term)

Hrs/Week: [(3+2) + (0+0)]
Marks:[(75+25+25) + (0+0+0)] = 125

Course Contents

Role of surveying in engineering surveying projects, Total station instrument and its applications in setting out coordinates, Methods of setting out highways, Roads, Airports and runways and their correlated different types of curves, Tunnel survey, Setting out of water, Sewer and infrastructure networks, Setting out of construction 3D deformation mentoring. Introduction to geometric geodesy, Introduction to map projection, Introduction to grid coordinates and their transformation, Introduction to GPS basics of GPS, Methods of observing

    References:
  • Vanicek, P. and Krakiwisky, E., Geodesy - The Concept, North Holland Publishing Co., Amsterdam, 1982.
  • Kavanagh, B.F., Surveying for Construction Applications, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, Prentice Hall, 1989.
  • Irvine, William F., Surveying for Construction, McGraw Hill Publishing Co., England, 1995.
    Laboratory:
    Surveying Lab
  • Total station instrument operations.
  • Surveying and setting and using total station (curves, buildings, and civil Engineering applications etc..
  • Data down load and digital map processing.
  • GPS instruments (navigators and survey GPS instruments)
CEP 331 Traffic Engineering
3rd Year: Mechanical Engineering - Automotive

Hrs/Week: [(2+1) + (0+0)]
Marks: [(50+25+0) + (0+0+0)] = 75

Course Contents

Traffic engineering: What is traffic engineering, Traffic studies (volume, speed, density, and travel time , delay), Traffic flow characteristics. Traffic control devices: Definition, Types, Purpose of devices. Intersection control: Conflict points at intersections, Types of intersection control, Traffic signals design, Green weaves, Parking survey, Design principles of parking spaces, Accidents and road safety.

    References:
  • Salter, R. J., Highway Traffic Analysis and Design, The Macmillan Press, Ltd., 1992.
  • Institute of Transportation Engineers, Manual Traffic Engineering Studies, , 1994.
  • Institute of Transportation Engineers, Traffic Engineering Handbook, , 1996.
  • Transportation Research Board, Highway Capacity Manual, , 2000.
CEP 341 Sanitary Engineering (1)
3rd Year: Civil Engineering. (2nd Term)

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

Course Contents

Introduction to water supply works: Sources of water, Rain water, Ground water, Surface water, Impurities, Water quality of each source, Drinking water standards. Rate of water consumption: Required studies to estimate water demands for different water uses. Collection works: Types of intake structures, Surface water intakes, Criteria for intake location, Design of intake conduit and low lift pumps. Water purification works: Flash mixing, Coagulation, Sedimentation, Slow and rapid filtration, Chlorine disinfection. Storage works: Elevated and ground storage. Water distribution works: High lift pumps, Design of distribution networks using method of sections. Introduction to wastewater systems: Surface and ground water pollution due to the absence of wastewater systems, Historical development of wastewater systems. Characteristics and sources of wastewater: Pollutants, Domestic flow, Industrial flow, Storm water flow, Infiltration flow. Collection works: Design of gravity networks, Wastewater pump stations, Force mains. Treatment works: Design of primary treatment units, Design of biological treatment systems using trickling filter.

    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 361 Transportation Planning & Traffic Engineering
3rd Year: Civil Engineering . (2nd Term)

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

Course Contents

Transportation planning: Introduction to transportation planning. Objectives and gaols and transportation planning stages. Traffic engineering: What is traffic engineering, Traffic studies (volume, speed, density and travel time delay), Traffic flow characteristics. Traffic control devices: Definition, Types and purpose of devices. Intersection control: Conflict points at intersections, Types of intersection control, Traffic signals design, Green weaves. Parking survey and design principles of parking spaces. Weaving for intersection, Freeways and expressways.

    References:
  • Institute of Transportation Engineers, Manual Traffic Engineering Studies, , 1994.
  • Institute of Transportation Engineers, Traffic Engineering Handbook, , 1996.
  • Bruton, M. J., Introduction to Transportation Planning, Hutchinson of London, 1996.
CEP 364 Transport Economics
3rd Year: Mechanical Engineering - Automotive

Hrs/Week: [(2+1) + (0+0)]
Marks: [(50+25+0) + (0+0+0)] = 75

Course Contents

Introduction: Modes of transportation: Road, Railway, Air and water transport, Comparison between the modes, Criteria of choice between them. Buses: Types, Comparison between their specifications and the reflection on their prices. Factors affecting economy of transport: Rolling resistance, Air resistance, Etc and the methods used to improve the economy of road transport. Economic evaluation of transportation plans: Cost and benefit to traffic. Elements of cost: Break even point concept, Vehicle operating cost, Factors affecting vehicle operating cost, Fuel consumption and spare parts consumption, Replacement policy of transportation fleet, Traffic and the environment.

    References:
  • Morlock, E.K., Introduction to Transportation Engineering and Planning, McGraw Hill, New York, 1978.
  • Mitchell, Robert L., Engineering Economics, John Wiley, New York, 1980.
CEP 371 Highways & Airports Engineering
3rd Year: Civil Engineering. (1st Term)

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

Course Contents

Classification of roads, Planning and route selection, Geometric design criteria, Sight distances, Horizontal alignment, Vertical alignment, Elements of cross section, Planning and design of intersections, Planning and geometric design of airports. Pavement construction materials: Design and characteristics of asphalt mixes, Characterization of pavement materials, Testing and specifications, Stresses in flexible pavements, Stresses in rigid pavements, Load and truck considerations and pavement design (flexible and rigid).

    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 372 Highway & Traffic Engineering
3rd Year: Architecture Engineering - Urban Planning & Design (2nd Term)

Hrs/Week: [(0+0) + (3+1)]
Marks:[(0+0+0) + (70+30+0)] = 100

Course Contents

Introduction: Motor traffic circulations system planning of highways network, Traffic studies, Rural and urban highways hierarchy. Characteristics of highway alignment: Sight distance, Horizontal and vertical design. Road cross section elements. Design criteria of car parking. Planning of pedestrians and bicycles routs.

    References:
  • 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 411 Geodetic Survey
4th Year: Civil Engineering - Public Works

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

Course Contents

Astronomic coordinates and their relation to geographic coordinates, Astronomic latitude and azimuth determination from astronomic triangle, Least squares principles and its applications, Different reference ellipsoids and geodetic datums, Reduction of observation, 3D coordinates computations and transformation coordinates determinations using different GPS techniques, GPS operation planning, Applications of GPS in engineering surveying projects.

    References:
  • Vanicek, P. and Krakiwisky, E., Geodesy - The Concept, North Holland Publishing Co., Amsterdam, 1982.
  • Hoffmann, Wellnhof, B.H. Lichtenegger and Collins, J., GPS - Theory and Practice, Springer Verlag, Publisher, New York, 1994.
CEP 414 Hydrographic Survey & Harbour Engineering
4th Year: Civil Engineering - Public Works (1st Term)

Hrs/Week: [(2+1) + (0+0)]
Marks:[(50+25+0) + (0+0+0)] = 75

Course Contents

Introduction to natural phenomena and their effect on coasts and harbours. Planning factors which affect the design of harbours and their protection. Design of dry basins and navigation channels: Open and determined. Surveying procedure of marine survey and the associated instruments. Methods of horizontal and vertical control in marine survey. Methods of depth determinations and contour mapping. Position determination and setting out of off sure engineering projects.

    References:
  • Knavanagh, B. and Glenn, Brid S.J., Surveying Principle and Applications, Prentice Hall, Inc. Columbus, Ohio, USA, 2000.
CEP 421 Geographic Information System GIS
4th Year: Civil Engineering - Public Works (2nd Term)

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

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 harbors, Marine contraction and hydraulic contraction like regulators, Dams and other projects. Decision making support by GIS in non engineering fields.

    References:
  • Star, J.L. and Estes, J.E., Geographic Information System: An Introduction, Englewood Gliffs, NJ, Prentice Hall, 1995.
CEP 422 Remote Sensing
4th Year: Civil Engineering - Public Works

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

Course Contents

Introduction to remote sensing basics and principal. Elements of photographing process. Introduction to aerial photos and satellite images interpretations. Thermal and spectral scanning. Remote sensing by microwave and radar. Introduction to satellites: Ocean monitoring, Metrological monitoring, Terrestrial monitoring, Like: Land sat, Spot, Indian satellite and what is new in this field. Digital image processing. Application of remote sensing . Land use, Mapping, Wet land, Geological maps soil maps and environmental assessment.

    References:
  • Lillesand and Kiefer, Remote Sensing and Image Interpretation, John Wiley and Sons, 1979.
  • Curran, P. J., Principles of Remote Sensing, Longman Group Limited, 1985.
CEP 423 Photogrammetric Surveying
4th Year: Civil Engineering - Public Works

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

Course Contents

Introduction to different kinds of photos: Terrestrial aerial, Satellite. The instruments used in processing photos characteristics. Analytical photogrammetry : Theories and applications. Digital photogrammetry: Theories, Applications. Method of digital aerial photos and satellite images processing :Radiometical, Geometrical. Methods of processing ortho photos. Use of advanced photogrammetry : Highways, Urban planning, Management of water resources, City planning, Production of digital mapping and digital terrain models.

    References:
  • Moffitt and Mikhaoil, Edward M., Photogrammetry, Harper and Row, Inc., 1980.
  • Toni Schenk, Digital Photogrammetry, Terra Science, 1999.

 

CEP 424 Geographic Information System GIS
4th Year: Civil Engineering - Water & Hydraulic Structures

Hrs/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 Works

Hrs/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 Structures

Hrs/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 Works

Hrs/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 Works

Hrs/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 Works

Hrs/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 Works

Hrs/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 - Production

Hrs/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 Works

Hrs/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 Works

Hrs/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 Works

Hrs/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 Works

Hrs/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 Structures

Hrs/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 Works

Hrs/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.