Course
| code | CB525 |
| credit_hours | 3 |
| title | Special Topics in Construction Engineering |
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| prequisites | CB523 |
| credit hours | 3 |
| Description/Outcomes | Construction of multistory buildings - Shoring and reshoring operations - Assessment of formwork removal times - Advanced formwork systems - Slip form technique - Lift slab system - Tilt-up construction - Up-down construction technique - Precast concrete technology - Bridge construction systems -Cast-in-place system - cantilever carriage method - flying shuttering - Tunnel construction - Compressed air - Blasting rock. |
| 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, bridge construction, and tunnel construction. |
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| ref. books | Modern Construction & Ground Engineering Equipment and Methods by Harris, F. Publisher: Longman Group Co., U.K., Latest Edition. Construction Methods and Management by Nunnaly, S.W. Publisher: Prentice Hall, New Jersey, Latest Edition.Construction Planning, Equipment, and Methods by Peurifoy, R.L., Ledbetter, W.B., and Schexnayder, G.J., Publisher: McGraw Hill Co., New York, Latest Edition.rnFormwork for Concrete Structures by Peurifoy, R.L., and Oberlender, G.D. Publisher: McGraw Hill Co., New York, Latest Edition.rnConstruction Methods and Planning by Illingworth, J.R., Publisher: E & FN SPON, London, Latest Edition.rn |
| arabic ref. books | |
| textbook | Construction Planning, Equipment, and Methods by Peurifoy, R.L., Ledbetter, W.B., and Schexnayder, G.J. Publisher: McGraw Hill Co., New York, Latest Edition. |
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| objective set | combined |
| content set | combined |
Course Content
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| 1 |
Week No.1: Shoring and reshoring operations.
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| 2 |
Week No.2: Shoring and reshoring operations (cont.).
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| 3 |
Week No.3: Design and construction of advanced horizontal formwork systems .
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| 4 |
Week No.4: Design and construction of advanced vertical formwork systems.
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| 5 |
Week No.5: Design and construction of advanced special formwork systems.
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| 6 |
Week No.6: Advanced systems in building construction.
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| 7 |
Week No.7: Advanced systems in building construction ( cont.).
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| 8 |
Week No.8: Precast concrete technology.
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| 9 |
Week No.9: Bridge construction systems.
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| 10 |
Week No.10: Bridge construction systems (cont.).
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| 11 |
Week No.11: Bridge construction systems (cont.)
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| 12 |
Week No.12: Tunnel construction.
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| 13 |
Week No.13: Tunnel construction (cont.).
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| 14 |
Week No.14: Blasting rock.
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| 15 |
Week No.15: Health and Safety.
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| 16 |
Week No.16: Final Exam.
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