Course
code | CB523 |
credit_hours | 3 |
title | Methods and Equipment for Construction 1 |
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prequisites | CB322 |
credit hours | 3 |
Description/Outcomes | 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. |
arabic Description/Outcomes | |
objectives | The objective of this course is at introducing the student to the knowledge of construction engineering in the area of building construction. |
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ref. books | Principles and Practices of Commercial Construction by Cameron K. Andres, Ronald C. Smith Publisher: ISBN, Latest Edition.rnConstruction Methods and Planning by Illingworth, J.R., Publisher: Spon Press, UK, ISBN, Latest Edition.rn |
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textbook | Construction Methods and Management by Nunnally, S.W., Publisher: Prentice Hall, New Jersey, Latest Edition. |
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objective set | combined |
content set | combined |
Course Content
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Description |
1 |
Week No.1: Loads on formwork.
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2 |
Week No.2: Properties of materials used in formwork.
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3 |
Week No.3: Strength and rigidity of forming systems.
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4 |
Week No.4: Design of horizontal formwork systems.
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5 |
Week No.5: Design of vertical formwork systems.
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6 |
Week No.6: Design of special formwork systems .
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7 |
Week No.7: Concrete (Batching and mixing).
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8 |
Week No.8: Concrete (Transporting and pumping ).
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9 |
Week No.9: Concrete (Placing , compacting and curing ).
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10 |
Week No.10: Dewatering systems.
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11 |
Week No.11: Shoring systems.
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12 |
Week No.12: Shoring systems (cont.).
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13 |
Week No.13: Diaphragm walls.
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14 |
Week No.14: Cranes.
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15 |
Week No.15: Health and safety in construction.
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16 |
Week No.16: Final Exam.
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