Civil
Engineering
First Year
MTH 112-1 Mathematics
(3) (4+2)
Partial Differentiation
- Ordinary and Partial differential equations and their applications - Series -
Multiple Integrals - Laplace transform - Fourier
Transform.
MEC 112 Mechanics (3) (
4+2 )
Planar kinematics of a
rigid body - centre of mass - moments of inertia-planar kinetics of a rigid
body: linear and angular equations-applications of the equations of motion of
rigid body translation,rotation about a fixed axis, and general plane
motion-the principle of work and kinetic energy - conservation of mechanical
energy theorem-principle of impulse and momentum for a rigid body -introduction
to vibrations.
PHY 112 Physics (3)
(4+2)
Physical Optics : Nature
and propagation of light. Waves and their properties. Interference,
diffraction, and polarization of light.
Applied Physics : Photoelesticity.
Ultrasonics. Nuclear physics.
STR 101 Structural Analysis
(1) (2+2)
Types of Structures -
Members, joints and supports - Analysis of statically determinate beams and
frames (stability, equilibrium, reactions, internal forces : normal, shear, and
bending moments) - Analysis of statically determinate plane trusses - Analysis
of beams subjected to moving loads.
IHD 101 Civil
Engineering Drawing (1) (0+4)
Introduction to civil
engineering projects. General Concepts. Legend and symbols. Scales and drawing
size. General layout and plans. Longitudinal and cross sections. Detailing. Earthworks
and retaining walls. Applications on irrigation and land reclamation projects. Half-earth-removed
views. Pitching and protection.
MIN 112 Engineering
Geology (2+2)
Engineering
classification and properties of minerals and rocks - Nature and properties of
the earth’s crust - Faults, folds, joints and joint systems - Earthquakes :
centre - waves - The centre of the earth - Geologic map of Egypt - Building
materials - Concrete materials (Aggregates and Cement) - Geophysics applied in
civil Engineering - Ground water : distribution G.W.- Motion of G.W. - G.W.
Level - G.W. Pollution - Problems related to extraction of G.W. - Weathering
problems - Field visits to geologic sites.
CVE 101 The Engineer,
Environment and Civilization (2+0)
Ancient, coptic, and islamic
Egypt: evolution of residential settlements, villages and cities - Development
of patterns, methods and materials of construction - Development of river
control and irrigation works, and utilization of water resources - Development
of transportation means - Development of public works - The role of engineering
in the relation between ancient and modern Egyptian and universal civilizations
- Relation between engineering, environment, and social, cultrural, and
political features of modern civilization (the far east, near east, Africa,
Europe, America) and its reflection on engineering in Egypt - The role of
engineers in minimizing the effects of natural disasters (earthquakes, Floods,
...).
MTH 112-2 Mathematics
(4) (4+2)
Numerical
Differentiation and Integration - Matrices - Curve fitting and Interpolation -
Numerical Solutions of ordinary and Partial Differential Equations - Numerical
solutions of algebraic and nonalgebraic equation in one unknown and many
unknowns.
STR 102 Structural
Mechanics (1) (2+2)
Properties of plane
sections - Stresses and deformations in axially loaded members - Normal stresses due to axial
forces and biaxial moments - Shear stresses in symmetrical solid and hollow
sections - Torsion stresses and deformations in circular and non-circular
sections -Combined stresses (transformation of stresses, principal shear and
normal sresses).
STR 103 Strength and
Technology of Materials (1) (4+1+1)
Introduction :
Engineering materials, Standardization, Standard specifications, Codes, Total
quality concept, Technical inspection and quality control - Principles of
Materials Science: Internal structure, Imperfections, Phase diagrams.
Concrete Technology :
Constituent materials for reinforced concrete (aggregates, cement, mixing
water, admixtures, steel reinforcement), Concrete manufacturing - Tips for
Construction Supervision - Mechanics of Engineering Materials : Loads,
Stresses, Deformations, Strains, Elastic constants, Compatibility of
deformations, Failure modes and criteria, Mechanical properties, Testing
machines, Strain gages, Strength and behaviour of materials under static
loading (tension, compression, bending, shear, torsion), Hardness -
Miscellaneous Conventional and Non-conventional Construction Materials and
Products - Laboratory Testing for Experimental Demonstration of the
Aforementioned Topics.
IHD 102 Civil
Engineering Drawing (2) (0+4)
Drawing of steel
structures: General concepts, sections, legend and symbols, rivets and welding,
simple connections, applications. Drawing of reinforced concrete structures:
General concepts, sections, detailing. Inking of drawings. Computer aided
drafting: Introduction, title block, drawing of selected civil engineering
projects.
PBW 101 Surveying (4+4)
Theory of observations
and errors - Linear measurements and their corrections - Surveying with linear
measurements - Angular measurements with compass and theodolite - Traversing -
Leveling - Surveying tacheometry - Plane table surveying - Topographic
surveying - Mapping - Determination of areas and partition of lands -
Determination of volumes of earthworks - Setting out of horizontal, compound,
transition, and vertical curves - Setting out of engineering projects.
Second Year
PBW 201 Applied Statistics
(2+2)
Bearing in mind modern
computing systems and concentrating on the different civil engineering
applications, the course will address: Reviewing methods of data presentation
and analysis and the important statistical measures - Probability distributions
and their applications - Sampling methods - Sample and population measures
(point estimate) - Tests of hypothesis and confidence limits - Correlation and
regression analysis.
STR 201 Structural
Analysis (2) (2+2)
Deflections
(differential equation, energy method, virtual work method)- Influence lines
for statically determinate structures - Analysis of statically indeterminate
structures by consistent deformation method using matrix formulation - Three
moment equation.
STR 202 Strength and
Technology of Materials (2) (4+1+1)
Concrete Technology: Mix
design - Properties of fresh and hardened concrete, Dimensional changes,
concrete manufacturing under severe weathering conditions, Durability in
aggressive environments, Types and repair of cracks, Fire resistance,
Repairing materials, Special types.
Mechanics of Engineering
Materials : Stress/Strain, relations - Analysis of deformations and strains,
Mohr’s strain circle, Experimental mechanics, Mechanisms and theories of
failure, Strength and behaviour of materials under (dynamic and repeated
loading, high temperature, creep). Technical Inspection and Quality Control :
Technical reports, Statistical methods, In-situ testing, Non-destructive
testing - Codes and Specifications - Laboratory Testing for Experimental
Demonstration of the Aforementioned Topics.
IHD 201 Fluid Mechanics (4+2+2)
Introduction - Properties of fluids - Hydrostatics - Buoyant
force - Stability of floationg bodies - Kinematics of fluid motion - Dynamics
of flow - Bernoulli equation - Momentum principle in fluids - Fluid resistance
- Laminar and turbulent flows - Pipelines and pipe systems - Dynamic lift and
drag.
PBW 202 Geodesy and Land
Information Systems (1) (2+2)
Electronic measurements
(linear, angular and vertical) - Planning of surveying projects - Monitoring of
structural movements (hl. and vl) - Earth shapes - Geodetic coordinate systems
- Geodetic networks, condition and strength of figures - Principles of
Satellite Geodesy - Principles of Land Information System.
ARC 212 Building Construction
& Urban Planning and Design (3+1)
Methods of building
construction: traditional methods mechanized methods, pre-cast methods - Arch
drawing and details - Building construction processes - Foundation - Insulation
- Stairs - Roofs - Walls - Plaster - Floors - Electrical and plumbing services.
CVE 201 Law,
Legislations, and International
Specifications (3+1)
Introduction to law -
Contracts - Laws governing contracts - Contract Management - Study of some lows
related to civil engineering (building, housing, urban planning, traffic,
environmental, professional organizations such as syndicates, etc.).
CVE 202 Construction
Management (3+1)
Introduction to
construction management - Introduction to the construction environment - The
project life cycle - Selection of professional services in construction
management and execution - Organizing for project management - The construction
management process - Introduction to CPM - Labor productivity - Materials
management - Equipment utilization - Construction project control -
Constructability - Safety during construction - Applications in different Civil
engineering projects.
STR 203 Structural
Mechanics (2) (2+2)
Normal stresses on
composite sections and sections of plane curved beams - Normal streses in
elastic and plastic materuials - Shear flow and shear center - Torsion of thin
walled tubular members - Shear stresses on unsymmetrical box and multicell
sections - Fracture mechanics - Buckling of columns and beam columns.
STR 204 Reinforced
Concrete (1) (2+2)
Introduction - Behavior
of reinforced concrete sections - Design Codes - Broad view of design methods -
Loads and load distribution - Structural system - Anaysis and design of
sections subjected to simple bending, axial forces, shear forces - Bond -
Design aids.
IHD 202 Principles of Irrigation and Drainage (4+2)
Definitions - Water resources - Irrigation water quality -
Soil - water plant relationships - Estimation of water requirements -
Introduction to various types of irrigation systems (Surface - Sprinkler -
Drip). Subsurface drainage - Vertical drainage - Planning of irrigation and
drainage networks.
PBW 203 Photogrammetry
and Remote Sensing (1) (2+2)
Aerial cameras -
Vertical / Tilted photographs - Rectification and orthophotos - Measurements
and refinements of photo-coordinates - Flight planning - Stereoscopy and
parallax - Theory of orientation - Photogrammetric plotters - Analytical photogrammetry
- Principles of remote sensing - Theory of errors and observations.
INT
212 Installation Engineering and Electromechanical Equipment (2+2)
Introduction to
electrical circuits - electrical installation in residential and industrial
buildings (illumination networks in rural areas, telephone lines and antenna,
control of air conditioning, lift) - requirements of audio systems - alarm
devices (fire - security - gas) - electrical design of traffic signals of
roads, railways and water channels - Electrical drawings reading - introduction
to technical specificatins of electrical works.
Mechanical equipment for
civil engineering works (digging, earthmoving, pile hammering, pumps - concrete
production, hoisting, cranes and elevators, scafolding, pavement) - Equipment
performance rates - Control systems - Materials handling and supply -
Maintenance systems.
Third Year
STR 301 Structural
Analysis (3) (2+2)
Analysis of statically
indeterminate beams and frames using column analogy method due to loads and
forced deformations - Analysis of statically indeterminate beams and frames
using moment distribution method - Influence lines for statically indeterminate
structures.
STR 302 Reinforced
Concrete (2) (2+2)
Design of beams - Design
for shear and torsion - Slabs: solid slabs, ribbed and hollow blocks slabs,
flat slabs, and panelled beams slabs.
STR 303 Steel Structures
(1) (2+2)
Introduction - Tension
members - Compression members - Columns - Beams (Rolled sections) -
Beam/Columns - Wind bracings.
IHD 301 Hydraulics (4+2+2)
Introduction to open
channel flow, Uniform flow, Energy and specific energy, Momentum and specific
force, channel roughness, Channel design, Gradually varied flow, Rapidly varied
flow, Sediment transport, Dimension analysis and models, Reservoir and water
power, Hydropower turbines, Water pumps, Groundwater and wells.
PBW 301 Transport
Planning and Traffic Engineering (4+2)
Transport Planning: Introduction to
transport sciences - Definitions - Time horizons of transport planning -
Elements of urban transport planning procedures - Data base - Introduction to
travel demand forecasting models - Introduction to traffic management and
public transport improvements - Introduction to evaluation of strategic
transport plans and traffic management schemes.
Traffic Engineering: Vehicle, User and road
Characteristics - Studies of Traffic Stream Characteristic (Speed, Volume, Trip
Time & Delay) - Fundamentals of Traffic Flow - Speed, Volume and Density
Relationships - Highway Capacities - Traffic Control Devices.
CVE 301 Engineering
Economics (2+0)
Economic principles -
Time value of money analysis - Time value factors - Nominal and effective
interest rates - Discrete and continuous compounding - Present-worth and
capitalized-cost evaluation - Rate of return computation - Benefit/cost ratio -
Break-even analysis - Replacement analysis - Depreciation - Inflation -
Economic principles in evaluation of the construction projects - Risk analysis
- Construction economy - Housing economy - Transportation economy - Financing.
STR 304 Structural
Mechanics (3) (2+2)
Matrix stiffness method
for analysis of plan and space frames and trusses : Element stiffness matrix -
Load vector - Overall stiffness matrix - Determination of deformations -
Determination of internal forces - Applications to grids - Trusses and frames -
Analysis of plates loaded out of plane.
STR 305 Reinforced
Concrete (3) (2+2)
Stairs - Columns and
walls - Sections subjected to eccentric forces - Design lateral loads - Frame -
Supports - Short cantilever.
STR 306 Steel Structures
(2) (2+2)
Riveted and bolted
connections - High strength bolted connections - Welded connections - Base
connections - Roof trusses - Rigid frames -Details.
IHD 302 Irrigation
Design (1) (4+2)
Planning and design of
irrigation and drainage networks, seepage losses, technical and economic
feasibility of canal lining, irrigation structures and their functions, general
requirements and design considerations (hydraulics, loads, stability,
structural aspects), transitions and wing walls, design of typical conveyance
and crossing structures (culverts, syphons, aqueducts, short span bridges),
tail escapes, construction methods.
PBW 302 Soil Mechanics
(4+4)
Main Properties of Soil
- Soil Classification - Soil Compaction - Permeability - Stresses Distribution
in Soil - Compressibility of Soil - Theory of Consolidation - Shear Strength of
Soil - Lateral Earth Pressure - Bearing Capacity of Soil.
Fourth Year
STR 401 Reinforced
Concrete (4) (2+2)
Halls: structural systems,
distribution of structural elements, frames, arches, trusses, and vierendeel
girders - Joints: expansion, settlement, and construction - Deflection of
structural elements - Fundamentals of prestressed concrete.
STR 402 Metallic Bridges
(2+2)
Bridges : types,
components, floors, bracings, loads, plate girders.
IHD 401 Irrigation
Design (2) (2+2)
Basis and procedures for
designing control structures. Seepage under structures. Scour downstream of
structures. Weirs: types and functions, stepped and flow measuring weirs,
accuracy and submergence ratios, Structural design. Barrages: structural
design, design and operation of gates.
PBW 401 Highway and
Airport Engineering (1) (4+2)
Introduction to Highway
and Airport Planning - Classification of Highways - Design Controls and
Criteria - Design of Elements in the Longitudinal Direction - Design of Cross
Sections - Design of At-Grade Intersections, Grade Separations and Interchanges
- Types of Pavements - Calculation of Stresses in Flexible and Rigid Pavements
- Types and Characteristics of Paving Materials and Mixtures - Equivalent Axel
Loads - Design of Flexible and Rigid Pavement Thickness - Introduction to
Pavement Maintenance and Management Systems.
PBW 402 Foundations (4+4)
Design of Shallow
Foundations - Pile Foundations - Retaining Walls - Sheet Pile Walls -
Dewatering - Stability of Slopes - Site Investigation and Choice of Type of
Foundation.
CVE 401 Technical English and Report Preparation (2+2)
Characteristics of technical writing - Review of the
function of grammar, mechanics of style, and sentence and paragraph patterns in
technical writing. Forms of expression : tables, illustrations, equations,
texts - Discovering and organization of ideas - Elements of reports: preface,
introduction, chapters, conclusion, indices, lists of symbols, summaries -
Types of written reports: terms of reference, proposals, project reports
(initial, progress, final), curriculum vitae - Research papers - Oral reports: analysis
of audiance, audiovisual - word processing.
IHD 402 Coastal and Harbour Engineering (4+2)
Introduction - Wave theory and characteristics - Wave
forecasting - Wave transformation - Tides and water levels - Coastal sediment -
Harbour planning - Harbour and port facilities - Design of breakwaters - Design
of berths - Inland navigation - Case studies.
PBW 403 Environmental and Sanitary Engineering (1) (4+2)
Definitions - Fields of Environmental and Sanitary
Engineering - Biosphere and Environmental cycles - Issues of environmental
pollution - Water Supply Eng.: Water demands - Sources of water supply -
Collection works - Purification works - Distribution Works - Sanitary drainage:
sources of wastewaters - Sewerage systems - Hydraulic design - Network accessories
- Sewage treatment systems.
PBW 404 Railway Engineering (1) (4+2)
Train resistance and tractive forces - Train trip-time
estimation by graphical method - Elements of geometric alignment of railway
lines - Design of different elements of railway track - Renewal and maintenance
of railway lines - Geometric design of different types of turnouts &
crossings - Design of railway stations and yards - Safety and types of railway
signals.
CVE 480 Project
The student registers in one of a number of projects set by
the councils of the three civil engineering departments.Work on the project is
carried out in a four weeks period following the second term exams of the
fourth year.
Elective Courses
STR 341 Construction Technology
(1) (2+2)
Introduction to methods
of construction - Earth work - Foundation technology - Falsework - Prestressed
concrete - Precast concrete - Fabrication and erection of steel constructions -
Equipment selection.
STR 342 Computer Aided
Analysis of Structures (1) (2+2)
Same content as STR 450
with decreasing amount of content to reflect number of hours.
IHD 341 Water Resources
(2+2)
Hydrologic cycle,
precipitation, infiltration, evaporation and evapotranspiration, rainfall -
runoff relationships (rational method, unit hydrograph, statistical and
probability approaches), streamflow hydrographs, types of aquifers, groundwater
flow equations, well hydraulics, monitoring of groundwater levels, hydraulic
characteristics of aquifers, groundwater management and safe yields.
IHD 342 Environmental
Hydraulics (2+2)
Sources of pollution of surface
and ground waters, Types and properties of pollutants, Evaluation of hazardous
effects of pollutants, Spread and movement of pollutants in surface and ground
waters, Motion and mass balance equations, Pollution measurement techniques.
Environmental impact of hydraulic structures, Hydraulic methods of indusrial
and domestic sewage discharge into water bodies, Groundwater pollution and
treatment, Water quality control for surface and ground waters.
PBW 341 Engineering
Applications of Surveying (2+2)
Specifications of
surveying projects - Design and preanalysis of surveying projects - Planning
and setting out of structures - Planning and partition of lands - Monitoring of
high rise structures - Detection of vertical movements - Detection of
horizontal movements.
PBW 342 Transport and Traffic Engineering and Planning (1) (2+2)
Introduction - Transport
problems and the need for transport planning - Engineering characteristics of
transport systems - Levels of service - Transport demand modeling - Principles
of traffic modeling - Traffic management - Elements of public transport
planning - Planning, Location and alignment of transport routes.
STR 441 Earthquake
Engineering (1) (2+2)
Earthquakes : causes,
seismic waves, scales, regionalization, seismic structural response, code
provisions, applications.
STR 442 Maintenance and
Inspection of Structures (1) (2+2)
Types of defects in
buildings - Inspection procedures - Definition of defects - preparation of
technical report of inspection - Methods of testing and assessment of existing
structures - preventive maintenance.
STR 443 Special Topics
in Reinforced Concrete Design (1) (2+2)
Cracking limits - Water
tanks: circular and rectangular - Concrete design of water treatment and
purification plants - Prestressed concrete - Precast concrete - Concrete
bridges.
STR 444 Steel Structures
(3) (2+2)
High rise steel
buildings: structural systems , design loads (dead, live, wind & seismic),
static analysis, floors - Connections: flexible, rigid, semi-rigid - Cold
formed steel members.
IHD 441 Design of Modern
Irrigation Systems (2+2)
Introduction. Needs for
modern farm irrigation systems. Planning and design of sprinkler irrigation
systems (fixed and portable) and drip irrigation systems. Sprinklers and
emitters, Hydraulics of laterals and main pipes, Filters, clogging. Design of
field surface irrigation networks and structures, Offtakes, Distribution
chambers, Concrete ditches, Low pressure pipelines, Pumping requirements and
selection of pumps.
IHD 442 Design of
Pipelines and Pumping Stations (2+2)
Fundamentals of pipe
flow, Friction and secondary losses, Pipe networks, Valves and appurtenance,
Pipe supports, Water hammer, Wave speed, Stresses due to different types of
loads, Computer analysis of piping systems, Pump selection: types, performance
charts, Elements of pumping stations.
IHD 443 Design of large Irrigation Structures (2+2)
Locks: Horizontal alignment, types, hydraulics of filling
and emptying systems, design of walls and floor, Dams: types, pusposes, annual
and long term storage, design and operation of reservoirs, gravity concrete
dams, analysis of seismic forces using psedo - static methods, earth-fill and
rock-fill dams, precautions against seepage, stability of earth - fill and
rock-fill dams, spillways.
IHD 444 Design of Marine Structures (2+2)
Function and structural design of seawalls, breakwaters,
groins and jetties for coastal and beach protection. Design of offshore structures
- Floating structures - marine pipelines - Construction materials and methods -
Environmental impact assessment - Case studies.
PBW 441 Soil Mechanics and Foundations (2+2)
Beams on Elastic Foundations - Design of Raft Foundation -
Allowable Settlement of Structures - General Considerations of Theory of
Bearing Capacity - Advanced Studies in Design and Construction of Deep
Foundations - Foundations on Difficult Soil Condition - Soil Improvement - Uses
of Geotextials in Geomechanics - Construction of Foundations.
PBW 442 Highway and Airport Engineering (2) (2+2)
Fundamentals of Airport Planning - Geometric Design of
Runways, Taxiways, Aprons and Terminal Buildings -
Principles of Airport Structural Design - Paving Materials Characteristics and
Specifications - Different Highway and Airport Construction Methods,
Technologies and Equipment.
PBW 443 Railway Engineering (2) (2+2)
Characteristics of brakes for passenger and freight trains,
stopping distance and breaking time estimation by the graphical method. The
definition of braked weight and its characteristics - Curve rectification of
railway track - Long-welded rails and safety against buckling - Advanced
turnouts for high speeds - Marshalling yards and loco-yards - Applications on
electric signals. Economic and engineering elements for railway projects (new
railway lines or upgrading existing railway lines).
PBW 444 Environmental and Sanitary Engineering (2) (2+2)
Environmental pollution control systems - Water distribution
networks - Hydraulic design for pipe networks - Types of pipes and accessories
- Desalination methods - Sewage treatment systems - Oxidation ponds - Sludge
treatment - By-laws regulating disposal of wastewater.
Courses
Offered To Other Departments
CVE 113 Civil
Engineering (2+1)
Types and usage of buildings
: Concrete, metallic - Construction materials and specifications - Types of
walls and ceilings - Foundations - Design methods of machines base and
foundations - First principles of geodetic surveying - Surveying Equipment -
leveling methods - Longitudinal and transversal contour sections.
CVE 117 Civil
Engineering (4+2)
Building construction -
Foundations for buildings - Brick construction - Masonry construction -
Insulation works - Ceilings and floors - Stairs - Theory of structures.