Description

Design and construction of formwork systems - horizontal formwork - vertical formwork - Concrete technology - mixing and batching concrete - transporting concrete - placing and compacting concrete. Design and construction of dewatering systems - open sumps system ? well points system - deep wells system - Design and construction of shoring systems - continuous piles system - secant piles system - diaphragm walls system ? Cranes: derrick cranes - mobile cranes - tower cranes.

Program

CONSTRUCTION AND BUILDING ENGINEERING

Objectives

The objective of this course is at introducing the student to the knowledge of construction engineering in the area of building construction.

Textbook

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Course Content

content serial	Description
1	Week No.1: Loads on formwork.
2	Week No.2: Properties of materials used in formwork.
3	Week No.3: Strength and rigidity of forming systems.
4	Week No.4: Design of horizontal formwork systems.
5	Week No.5: Design of vertical formwork systems.
6	Week No.6: Design of special formwork systems .
7	Week No.7: Concrete (Batching and mixing).
8	Week No.8: Concrete (Transporting and pumping ).
9	Week No.9: Concrete (Placing , compacting and curing ).
10	Week No.10: Dewatering systems.
11	Week No.11: Shoring systems.
12	Week No.12: Shoring systems (cont.).
13	Week No.13: Diaphragm walls.
14	Week No.14: Cranes.
15	Week No.15: Health and safety in construction.
16	Week No.16: Final Exam.

Markets and Career

Generation, transmission, distribution and utilization of electrical power for public and private sectors to secure both continuous and emergency demands.
Electrical power feeding for civil and military marine and aviation utilities.
Electrical works in construction engineering.

Degree Bachelor
Code: CB523
Credit hrs: 3
Prequisites: CB322

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