DEPARTMENT OF STRUCTURAL ENGINEERING

Structural Engineering is an essential tool for the mankind. Historians use it to assess the development of the ancient and modern nations. In Ain Shams University, the main objective of the Structural Engineering Department is to serve and develop the surrounding community through teaching the theories of several structural engineering subjects along with their practical applications to the structural engineers. The structural engineers are responsible for studying the soil strata, designing the structural drawings, and supervising the construction of new structures. Furthermore, maintenance, strengthening, and repair of existing structures are among their responsibilities. The structural engineer participates in the project management process. The research topics include creating and developing structural materials and methods for the optimum design of structures. In the Structural Engineering Department, undergraduate students study the properties and testing of materials, design of structures, prepare construction documents drawings for all types of structures. They are taught to analyze the structure to find the acting forces and to compute the resulting stresses and strains. Then to choose the suitable construction material and method, which requires complete knowledge of the properties and behavior of materials including steel, reinforced concrete, Pre stressed concrete, and composite materials. A structural engineering student, thus, needs thorough studying courses like theory of structures, properties and testing of materials, reinforced concrete design, steel design, and soil mechanics. The Structural Engineering Department serve the community by taking its responsibility in solving technical problems, providing the necessary consulting and advising, performing the quality control tests for both public and private sectors. This is achieved through several special units.
Field of Courses:
Properties and Testing of Materials, Theory of Structures, Structural Analysis, Geotechnical Engineering, Reinforced Concrete Design, Stress Analysis, Civil and Structural Engineering, Steel Structures, Reinforced Concrete Structures, Foundations Engineering, Structural Steel Design, Geotechnical and Foundation Engineering, Planning and Control for Construction Projects, Steel Bridges Design, Design of Steel Structures, Civil Project Management, Cold Formed Steel Structures, Computer Analysis of Structures, Construction Equipment, Wall Bearing Structures, Quality Control and Assurance, Inspection and Non Destructive Testing, Special types of Concrete, New Civil Engineering Materials, Soil and Rocks in Dry Regions, Construction Methods, Dynamic Soil Behavior, Microstructure and Fracture, Mechanics of Concrete, Polymers in Concrete, Repair and Strengthening of Structures, Fiber Concrete, High Rise Buildings and R.C. Towers, High Rise Buildings, Seismology Engineering, Concrete Durability, Advanced Analysis of R.C. Bridges, Reliability and Fire Safety of R.C. Structures, System Analysis for Structural Engineering, On Site Testing & Construction Technologies of Foundations, Ground Improvement, Soil Structure Interaction, Tunnels and Underground Structures, Modern Trends in Steel Bridges, Behavior of Steel Structures, Design of Special Steel Structures, Plastic Design of Steel Structures, Fabrication Erection and Maintenance of Steel Structures, Management of Project Resources, Reinforced Concrete Shell Roofs.
Laboratories:
Reinforced Concrete laboratory, Properties and testing of Materials laboratory, Soil mechanics laboratory, and Structural mechanics laboratory:

 

Course Description

CES 111 Structural Analysis (1)
1st Year: Civil Engineering.     (Cont.)

Hrs/Week: [(4+2) + (4+2)]
Marks:[(110+40+0) + (110+40+0)] = 300

Course Contents

Types of loads, Types of supports, Reactions, Stability of statically determinate structures, Internal forces in statically determinate plane beams, Frames and arches, Two and three dimensional analyses of statically determinate trusses, Influence lines for statically determinate beams, Frames, Arches and trusses, Properties of plane areas, Straining actions, Distribution of normal stresses in homogeneous sections, Distribution of normal stresses in heterogeneous and composite sections, Core of cross sections.

    References:
  • Chu-Kia Wang and Salmon, Charles G., Introductory Structural Analysis, Prentice Hall, Inc., 1984.
  • Tartaglione, Louis C., Structural Analysis, McGraw Hill, Inc., 1991.
CES 112 Theory of Structures
1st Year: Mechanical Engineering.   (1st Term)

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

Course Contents

General principles of the theory of structures, Loads, Forces and moments, Reactions, Stable and unstable structures, Internal forces in statically determinate structures (beams, frames and trusses), Internal stresses (normal stresses and shear stresses).

    References:
  • Chu-Kia Wang and Salmon, Charles G., Introductory Structural Analysis, Prentice Hall, Inc., 1984.
  • Tartaglione, Louis C., Structural Analysis, McGraw Hill, Inc., 1991.
CES 113 Theory of Structures
1st Year: Architecture Engineering.    (2nd Term)

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

Course Contents

General introduction to theory of structures, Loads, Moments, Forces, Reactions, Shearing and normal forces. Statically determinate structures. (frames, trusses). Stable and unstable structures. Internal stresses. Bending, Shear, Normal stresses. Deformation of statically delaminate beams. Examples

    References:
  • Chu-Kia Wang and Salmon, Charles G., Introductory Structural Analysis, Prentice Hall, Inc., 1984. Structure Engineering
  • Tartaglione, Louis C., Structural Analysis, McGraw Hill, Inc., 1991.
CES 114 Civil Engineering
1st Year: Electrical Engineering.     (1st Term)

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

Course Contents

Distance measurements by tapes and electronic devices. Theodolites and applications in angle measurements. Calculation of levels and transversal and longitudinal cross sections. Traverse calculations and setting out of buildings. Adjusting verticality of buildings. Elements of structure analysis of statically determinate structures. Foundations of concrete and steel structures. Effects of heavy machines vibrations on building structures.

    References:
  • Tartaglione, Louis C., Structural Analysis, McGraw Hill, Inc., 1991.
  • Irvine, William F., Surveying for Construction, McGraw Hill Publishing Co., England, 1995.
    Laboratory:
    Surveying Lab
  • Practicing the linear measurements procedures and the process of producing line maps. (instruments, tapes, pegs, arrows,…etc)
  • Surveying with theodolites and setting out (making sketches, choosing stations.
  • Introduction to ordinary survey level and staff reading.
  • Temporary adjustment of the survey level.
  • Determination of the difference height between two points using ordinary levelling.
CES 141 Properties & Testing of Materials (1)
1st Year: Civil Engineering.    (Cont.)

Hrs/Week: [(3+2) + (3+2)]
Marks:[(75+25+0) + (75+25+50)] = 250

Course Contents

Specifications and standard specifications of engineering materials and products, Testing machines and its calibration, Strain gages. Main properties of engineering materials (physical chemical, mechanical, .. etc). Non-metallic building materials and units types. Properties and testing of building stones, Lime, Gypsum, Timber, Bricks, Tiles. Isolation materials for moisture, Heat and sound. Advanced composite materials, Glass, Plastics. Metallic building materials and units: Structural and reinforcing steel, Welding and welded splice, Aluminium. Behaviour of metals under static loads: Tension, compression, Flexure, Shear, Surface hardness of metals. Behaviour of metals under dynamic loads (Impact) and repeated loads (fatigue), Creep.

    References:
  • الكود المصري لتصميم وتنفيذ المنشآت الخرسانية, , وزارة الإسكان والمرافق والمجتمعات العمرانية, 2001.
  • Lecture Notes, Staff of Properties, Testing of Materials and Quality Control Laboratory, 2003.
  • Egyptian Standard Specifications, ESS, المواصفات القياسية المصرية للمواد, وزارة الصناعة, أخر إصدار.
    Laboratory:
    Properties & Testing of Materials & Quality
  • Testing machines and its calibration, strain gages
  • Testing of non-metallic building materials and units: physical tests (density, unit weight, absorption, permeability, shrinkage, etc). Mechanical tests (tension, compression, flexure, shear, etc). Chemical tests (chemical analysis, salts content, . etc)
  • Testing of metallic building materials and units: mechanical tests (tension, compression, flexure, shear, hardness, impact, fatigue, short term creep)
CES 142 Foundations & Testing of Materials
1st Year: Architecture Engineering .   (2nd Term)

Hrs/Week: [(0+0) + (4+2)]
Marks:[(0+0+0) + (100+50+0)] = 150

Course Contents

Soil mechanics and foundations: Soil characteristics and testing, Types of foundations, Design criteria, Suitability of foundation type to soil and loads. Material testing: Timber, Stones, Bricks, Testing of plain and reinforced concrete and components.

    References:
  • Murthy, V. N. S., Soil Mechanics and Foundation Engineering, UBS Publishers and Distributors Ltd., 1996.
  • Das, B.M., Principles of Geotechnical Engineering, 4th Ed., PWS Publishing Co., 1998.
  • Egyptian Code for Design and Construction of Reinforced Concrete Structures, Ministry of Housing, Utilities and Urban Communities, Cairo, Egypt, 2001.
  • Lecture Notes, Staff of Properties, Testing of Materials and Quality Control Laboratory, 2003.
  • Egyptian Standad Specifications ESS, المواصفات القياسية المصرية للمواد, وزارة الصناعة, أخر إصدار.
CES 211 Structural Analysis (2)
2nd Year: Civil Engineering.   (Cont.)

Hrs/Week: [(4+2) + (4+2)]
Marks:[(110+40+0) + (110+40+0)] = 300

Course Contents

Shear stresses in homogeneous sections subjected to shearing forces and bending moments, Shear forces in bolts and welds, Shear stresses due to torsional moments, Analytical and graphical determination of combined stresses, Deformations of elastic bodies, Double integration method, Conjugate beam method, Virtual work method, Analysis of statically indeterminate structures, Method of consistent deformation, Virtual work method, Three moment equation method, Slope deflection method, Moment distribution method, Fixed points, Envelopes of internal forces, Euler theory for buckling of compressive members.


    References:
  • Tartaglione, Louis C., Structural Analysis, McGraw Hill, Inc., 1991.
CES 221 Design of Reinforced Concrete Structures (1)
2nd Year: Civil Engineering .   (Cont.)

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

Course Contents

Study of physical and mechanical properties of concrete and steel reinforcement, Study of structural systems, Statical systems of floor elements and load distribution on different supporting elements, Experimental behaviour of reinforced concrete elements under flexure, Design of short columns under axial and eccentric loads, Design of reinforced concrete beams and statically determinate frames under bending moments and normal and shearing forces using the limit state design method, Study of bond between concrete and steel, The development length of reinforcement, Details of reinforcement of beams and statically determinate frames, Study of serviceability limit states (deflection and cracking) and design of reinforced concrete elements using the working stress design method.

    References:
  • Hilal, M., Fundamentals of Reinforced and Prestressed Concrete, Dar Rotaprint, Cairo, Egypt, 1987.
  • Reynolds, C. and Steedman, J., Reinforced Concrete Designer's Handbook, E and FN Spon, Chapman and Hall, London, UK, 1988.
  • Macgregor, J. G., Reinforced Concrete: Mechanics and Design, Prentice Hall, New Jersey, 1997.
  • ECCS 203-2001 Egyptian Code for Design and Construction of Concrete Structures, Ministry of Housing, Utilities and Urban Communities, Giza, Egypt, 2001.
CES 222 Concrete Structures
2nd Year: Architecture Engineering .   (1st Term)

Hrs/Week: [(4+2) + (0+0)]
Marks:[(100+50+0) + (0+0+0)] = 150

Course Contents

Structural systems of buildings (wall bearing, skeleton). Physical and mechanical properties of concrete and reinforcing steel. Loads on buildings, Load distribution on beams. Behaviour and design of reinforced concrete beams, (simple, continuous and cantilever beams). Behaviour and design of axially loaded short columns. Study structural systems of slabs (solid, hollow block, ribbed, flat slab and panelled beams). Behaviour and design of reinforced concrete solid slabs (one and two way). Structural systems of stairs. Structural systems of reinforced concrete halls (frames, domes, cones, surfaces of revolution, folded plates, shells, ... etc.).

    References:
  • Hilal, M., Reinforced Concrete Halls, Dar Rotaprint, Cairo, Egypt, 1987.
  • Hilal, M., Fundamentals of Reinforced and Prestressed Concrete, Dar Rotaprint, Cairo, Egypt, 1987.
  • Reynolds, C. and Steedman, J., Reinforced Concrete Designer's Handbook, E and FN Spon, Chapman and Hall, London, UK, 1988.
  • Macgregor, J. G., Reinforced Concrete: Mechanics and Design, Prentice Hall, New Jersey, 1997.
  • ECCS 203-2001 Egyptian Code for Design and Construction of Concrete Structures, Ministry of Housing, Utilities and Urban Communities, Giza, Egypt, 2001.
CES 241 Properties & Testing of Materials (2)
2nd Year: Civil Engineering.   (Cont.)

Hrs/Week: [(4+2) + (4+2)]
Marks:[(90+30+0) + (90+30+60)] = 300

Course Contents

Concrete materials: Cement, Aggregate, Mixing water, Admixtures. Concrete manufacturing: Storage, Mixing, Transportation, Pouring, Compacting, Curing, Construction Joints, Shrinkage and movement joints, Formwork, Ready mixed concrete. Properties of fresh concrete: Consistency, Workability, Cohesion, Segregation, Bleeding. Properties of hardened concrete: Strength, Volumetric changes, Elasticity and creep, Durability of concrete. Mix design: Engineered methods, Empirical methods. Non-destructive testing: Rebound hammer, Ultrasonic, Pulse velocity, Core, Steel detection, Radiation. Statistical analysis: To judge the concrete quality. Special concrete: Polymer, Fibber and lightweight concretes. Hot weather concreting: Definition, Problems, Precautions. Repair and strengthening of R.C. structures: Assessment methods, Repair materials, Overview for different techniques. Concrete floorings: Floor types, Materials properties, Joints construction, Surface finish and preparation.

    References:
  • Mehta, P.K., Properties of Concrete and Structures, Prentice Hall Inc., New Jersey, 1998.
  • Neville, A., Properties of Concrete, Longman, 1998.
  • الكود المصري لتصميم وتنفيذ المنشآت الخرسانية, , وزارة الإسكان والمرافق والمجتمعات العمرانية, 2001.
  • Lecture Notes, Staff of Properties, Testing of Materials and Quality Control Laboratory, 2003.
  • Egyptian Standard Specifications, ESS, المواصفات القياسية المصرية للمواد, وزارة الصناعة, أخر إصدار.
    Laboratory:
    Properties & Testing of Materials & Quality
  • Cement tests: fineness, setting time, soundness, compression, volumetric weight
  • Aggregate: grading, bulking, soundness, crushing, shape, volumetric weight, specific weight, organic impurities, abrasion, impact
  • Fresh concrete: slump, compacting factor, V.B., flow table, bleeding, air content
  • Hardened concrete: compression, tension, flexure, shear, bond, shrinkage modulus of elasticity, permeability
  • Non-Destructive testing: core, loading test, rebound hammer, ultrasonic
CES 251 Geological & Geotechnical
2nd Year: Civil Engineering .   (1st Term)

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

Course Contents

Geological engineering: Definition, The role of geological engineering in civil engineering. Types of rock: igneous rocks, Sedimentary rocks, Metamorphic rocks. Soil formation: Soil origin and formation, Basic definitions. Physical properties of soil: Definitions, Laboratory tests, Basic relationships, Soil classification. Hydraulic soil properties: Soil water, Laboratory and field soil permeability. Stress distribution within the soil mass: Stresses under point and line loads, Stress distribution under distributed load. Compressibility and consolidation: Soil compression, Estimation of settlement, Consolidation, Theory of consolidation. Shear strength of soil: Definitions, Mohr's strength theory, Types of shear tests. Subsurface exploration and sampling: Methods of boring, Basic field tests.

    References:
  • Blyth, F. G. H. and deFreitas, M. H., A Geology for Engineers, Edward Arnold Publishing Co., 1984.
  • Bowles, J. E., Physical and Geotechnical Properties of Soil, McGraw Hill Publishing Co., 1998.
  • Permanent Committee For Preparation of Egyptian Code, Egyptian Code of Practice for Soil Mechanics and Design and Construction of Foundations, Parts 1, 2 and 3, Housing and Building Research Center, Cairo, 2001.
    Laboratory:
    Soil and Rock Lab
  • Sieves and Hydrometer Analysis
  • Specific Gravity
  • Water Content
  • Atterberg Limits
  • Permeability Tests
  • Consolidation Test
  • Unconfined Compression Test
  • Triaxial Compression Test
  • Direct Shear Test
CES 311 Structural Analysis (3)
3rd Year: Civil Engineering.   (1st Term)

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

Course Contents

Analysis of plane frames, Grillages and space trusses using the stiffness method, Degrees of freedom and sign convention, Element stiffness matrix in element local axes, Transformation matrix for forces and displacements in global axes, Equilibrium equations in global axes, Internal forces in members of the structure, Influence of temperature change and settlement of supports, Effect of axial force on the stiffness of structures [P-delta effect], Stability functions and equations of stability, Buckling of trusses and frames, Applications, Structural dynamicS, Definitions, Classification of structural systems, Free vibration of SDOF systems, Undamped vibration, Damped vibration, Forced vibration of SDOF systems, Response to constant and harmonic forces, Response to general type of forces (using duhamel integration).

    References:
  • Chu-Kia Wang and Salmon, Charles G., Introductory Structural Analysis, Prentice Hall, Inc., 1984.
  • Tartaglione, Louis C., Structural Analysis, McGraw Hill, Inc., 1991.
CES 321 Design of Reinforced Concrete Structures (2)
3rd Year: Civil Engineering.   (Cont.)

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

Course Contents

Design of rectangular and square slabs under uniform loads and line loads, Design of hollow block slabs, One way and two slabs, Design of panelled beams, Design of beams under torsional moment and taking into consideration the effect of shear stresses, Design of stairs, Design of columns under biaxial moments, Design of short and long columns under centric and eccentric loads. Design of R.C. shallow foundations, Design of simple and continuous girders, Design of statically determinate and statically indeterminate frames and design of hinges. Design of trusses, Vierendeel girders, Arch slabs, Arch girders, Design of saw tooth slab and girder types, Details of joints in R.C. structures.

    References:
  • Park and Paulay, Design of Reinforced Concrete Elements, J. W. and Sons, 1985.
  • ECCS 203-2001 Egyptian Code for Design and Construction of Concrete Structures, Ministry of Housing, Utilities and Urban Communities, Giza, Egypt, 2001.
CES 322 Steel Structures
3rd Year: Architecture Engineering - Architecture (1st Term)

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

Course Contents

Structural steel technology: Metallurgy of steel, Steel fracture, Steel grades, Fatigue. Design synthesis: Structural systems, Lateral resistance and bracing systems, Codes and specifications. Elements design: Structural behaviour of members, Introduction to design philosophies, Local buckling and cross section classification, Tension members, Struts and columns, Bending of beams, Torsion of beams, Beam-columns and frame structures, Light gauge steel members. Connection design: Bolts: types of bolts, Analysis and design of bolt groups, Welds: Types of welds, Analysis and design of welded connections. Composite structures: composite beams and composite columns. Construction: tolerances, fabrication, erection, fire Protection, Corrosion resistance.

    References:
  • Merritt, Frederick S., Structural Steel Designers, McGraw Hill, 1980.
  • Merritt, Frederick S., Building Design Handbook, McGraw Hill, 1983.
  • White, R. and Salmon, C., Building Structural Design Handbook, Harper and Row, Publishers, 1998.
CES 331 Steel Structures Design (1)
3rd Year: Civil Engineering .   (Cont.)

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

Course Contents

Structural steel technology: Metallurgy of steel, Steel fracture, Steel grades, Fatigue. Design synthesis: Structural systems, Lateral resistance and bracing systems, Codes and specifications. Elements design: Structural behaviour of members, Introduction to design philosophies, Local buckling and cross section classification, Tension members, Struts and columns, Bending of beams, Torsion of beams, Beam-columns and frame structures, Light-gauge steel members. Connection design: Bolts: types of bolts, Analysis and design of group welds: Types of welds, Analysis and design of welded connections. Composite structures: Composite beams and composite columns. Construction: Tolerances, Fabrication, Erection, Fire protection and corrosion resistance.

    References:
  • Merritt, Frederick S., Structural Steel Designers, McGraw Hill, 1980.
  • Merritt, Frederick S., Building Design Handbook, McGraw Hill, 1983.
  • White, R. and Salmon, C., Building Structural Design Handbook, Harper and Row, Publishers, 1998.
CES 351 Geotechnical Engineering
3rd Year: Civil Engineering.   (1st Term)

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

Course Contents

Soil compaction: Relative density, Laboratory compaction tests, Field compaction, Compaction equipment, Site control of compaction. Seepage: Flow net diagram, Uplift pressure, Critical hydraulic gradient. Slope stability: Infinite slope, Finite slope, Mass methods, Method of slices, Design charts. Lateral earth pressure: Active and passive earth pressure, Water pressure. Gravity retaining structures: Acting forces, Rotational siding, Block stability, Foundation contact stresses. Bearing capacity: Shear strength parameters, Bearing Capac loads equation, Eccentric loads, Inclined loads.

    References:
  • Das, B. M., Principles of Geotechnical Engineering, 4th Ed., PWS Publishing Co., 1995.
  • Bowles, J. E., Foundation Analysis and Design, 7th Ed., McGraw Hill Book Co., 1996.
  • Permanent Committee For Preparation of Egyptian Code, Egyptian Code of Practice for Soil Mechanics, Design and Construction of Foundations, 6th Ed., Housing and Building Research Center, Cairo, 2001.
    Laboratory:
    Soil and Rock Lab
  • Compaction tests
  • Sand cone replacement test
  • Water balloon test
CES 411 Structural Analysis (4)
4th Year: Civil Engineering - Structure (2nd Term)

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

Course Contents

Approximate methods for analysis of statically indeterminate structures, Reasons for performing approximate analysis, Assumptions, Approximate analysis for industrial buildings, Approximate analysis for double diagonals trusses, Continuous beams under gravity loads, Building frames subjected to lateral loads, Portal frame method, Cantilever method, Vierendeel trusses, Approximate methods of shell analysis, Choice of method and inaccuracies of approximate methods. Plastic analysis of beams and frames, Definitions, Material behaviour, Assumptions, Theories of plastic analysis, Applications on beams and frames, Effect of normal forces.

    References:
  • Home, M. R. and Morris, L. J., Plastic Design of Low-Rise Frames, Granada Publishing Limited, London, 1981.
  • Tartaglione, Louis C., Structural Analysis, McGraw Hill, Inc., 1991.
CES 414 New Construction Materials
4th Year: Civil Engineering - Structure

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

Course Contents

Introduction, Different types of new construction materials, Constituent materials of the new construction materials, Properties (physical, chemical, mechanical), Fabrication technology, Comparison with conventional construction materials, Structural applications, Testing, Economical point of view.

    References:
  • Gibson, Principles of Advanced Composite Materials, McGraw Hill, Inc., 1994.
  • Green, A., Glass Fibber Reinforced Composites in Building Constructions, Journal of Composite for Construction, 1997.
  • ACI, Manual, American Concrete Institute, 1998.
  • Fonda, A. F., The Professional Use of Design Fundamentals for FRP Applications, Journal of Composite for Construction, 1999.
  • Barbero, E. J., Introduction to Composite Materials Design, Journal of Composite for Construction, 1999.
    Laboratory:
    Properties & Testing of Materials & Quality
  • Mechanical tests of constituent materials: tension, compression, shear, … etc
  • Mechanical tests of the new construction materials: tension, compression, shear, abrasion, bond, … etc
  • Physical tests of the new construction materials: unit weight, dimensions, … etc
  • Chemical tests of the new construction materials: chemical resistance, … etc
CES 415 The Concept of Using Models in Structural Analysis
4th Year: Civil Engineering - Structure

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

Course Contents

Direct and indirect aspects, Indirect models (displacement models) Influence line diagrams for deflection, Influence line diagrams for stress resultant, Scale factors, Practical applications of the indirect method, Experimental procedure in the indirect method, Direct method of model analysis, Applications, Influence surfaces for deformations and internal forces.

    References:
  • Marshall, W. T. and Nelson, H. M., Structures, Pitman, London, 1984.

 

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 - Structure

Hrs/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 - Structure

Hrs/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.