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Curriculum for the Bachelor Degree in �� Highway and Bridge Engineering

The curriculum for the B.S.c. degree in Highway and Bridge Engineering

(160 ) credit hours are distributed as follows:-

Credit Hours Requirements No.

21

6

University Requirements

• Compulsory

• Elective

1

27 Faculty Requirements 2

91

6

Specialization Requirements

• Compulsory

• Elective

3

9 Supportive Specialization Requirements 4

160 Total

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Curriculum for the Bachelor Degree in Highway and Bridge Engineering

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First : University Requirement (27 Cr .H.)

A: Compulsory Requirements (21 Cr.H.):

Prerequisite Weekly Hours Cr.H. Course Title��Course No. Lab. Lecture -- -- 3 3 Arabic (1) 35003101

35003101 -- 3 3 Arabic (2) 35003102 -- -- 3 3 English (1) 35004101

35004101 -- 3 3 English (2) 35004102 -- 6 -- 3 Computer Skills (1) 35005101 �� -- 3 3 Military Sciences 35001101 -- 3 3 National Education 35002100

B: Elective University Requirements : (6 Cr.H.)

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36001101�� Communication skills 3 36002102 Introduction to Psychology 3 36003103 Jordanian Society 3 36004104 Sport for All 3 36005105 Islamic Culture 3 36006106�� Administration and Economic Concepts�� 3��36007107�� Agriculture in Jordan�� 3��36008108�� Environment and Society�� 3��36012109 The Orthodox Caliphs History 3


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Second: Faculty Requirements: (27 Cr .H.)

Course No. Course Title Cr.H. Weekly Hours Prerequisite Lecture Lab. 30202101 Calculus 1 3 3 - - 30202102 Calculus 2 3 3 - 30202101 30201101 Physics 1 3 3 - - 30201111 Physics Lab. 1 1 - 3 30201101* 30201102 Physics 2 3 3 - 30201101 30201112 Physics Lab. 2 1 - 3 30201102* 30206101 General Chemistry 1 3 3 30129101 Engineering Workshops 1 - 3 - 30129203 Engineering Drawing 2 6 35005101 30206111 General Chemistry lab 1 - 3 30206101* 30129201 Static 3 3 - 30202102, 30201101 30801101 Computer Skills 2 3 2 3 35005101

* Prerequisite or Co-requisite

Third: Specialization Requirements: (97 Cr. H.)��

A- Compulsory Requirements (91 Cr. H.)

Course No. Course Cr. H.

Weekly Hours Prerequisite Lecture Lab. 30146225 Applied Statistics 3 3 - 30202102 30129214 Strength of Materials Lab. 1 - 3 30146215� 30129252 Numerical Techniques 3 3 - 30202102,

30801101* 30146211 Building Construction 3 3 - - 30146212 Concrete Technology 3 3 - - 30146213 Concrete Technology Lab. 1 - 3 30146212* 30146215 Mechanics of Materials 3 3 - 30146210 30146220 Surveying 3 3 - - 30146221 Surveying Lab. 1 - 3 30146220* 30146310 Structural Analysis 1 3 3 - 30146215 30146311 Structural Analysis 2 3 3 - 30146310 30146312 Reinforced Concrete Design 1 3 3 - 30146310;

30146212 30146320 Transportation Engineering 3 3 - 30146220 30146321 Highway Engineering &

Geometric Design 3 3 - 30146220


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Course No. Course Cr. H.

Weekly Hours Prerequisite Lecture Lab. 30146322 Geometric Design Lab. 1 - 3 30146321* 30146324 Engineering Economy 3 3 - - 30146330 Applied Geology 2 2 - - 30146331 Applied Geology Lab. 1 - 3 30146330� 30146341 Technical Writing & Reporting 1 - 3 35004102 30146410 Reinforced Concrete Design 2 3 3 - 30146312 30146411 Design of Steel Structures 3 3 - 30146310 30146412 Construction Management 3 3 - 30146324 30146�1� Structural Drawing 1 - 3 30129231 30146420 Highway & Airport Pavement

Design 3 3 - 30146220

30146421 Highway & Airport Pavement Design Lab.

1 - 3 30146220*

30146422 Traffic Engineering 3 3 - 30146320 30146430 Soil Mechanics 3 3 - 30146215 30146431 Soil Mechanics Lab. 1 - 3 30146430* 30146432 Foundation Engineering 3 3 - 30146430,

30146312

30146510 Quantity Surveying, Specifications & Contracts.

3 3 - 30146220; 30146�12

30146513 Bridge Engineering 3 3 - 30146��, 30146411

3014614 Pre-stressed Concrete 3 3 - 30146410

30146545 Water supply & sanitary engineering

3 3 - -

30146541 Field Training 6 - - pass 10 Credit hours

30146542 Project 1 3 - - pass 1�0 Credit hours

30146543 Project 2 3 - - 30146542 *or Co-requisite. **Every three credit hours is equivalent to (140) hours of field training.


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B- Specialization Elective Requirements: (6 Cr. H.) to be selected from the following list:

Course No. Course Cr.H. Weekly Hours Prerequisite Lecture Lab.

3014641� Earthquake Engineering 3 3 � 3014631�, 30146411

30146415 Rehabilitation of Concrete Structures

3 3 - 30146410

30146423 Highways Rehabilitation & Management

3 3 - 30146421

30146424 Airport Engineering 3 3 - 30146320

30146520 Public Transportation and Urban Transportation Planning

3 3 - 30146422

30146544 Hydraulics � � - 30128221 *or Co-requisite

Fourth: Supportive Requirements (� Cr. H.):

Course No. Course Cr.H. Weekly Hours Prerequisite Lecture Lab. 30128221 Fluid Mechanics 3 3 - 30146210 30128323 Heat Transfer 3 3 - 30128221 30129211 Dynamics 3 3 - 30146210 *or Co-requisite


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First Year First Semester Second Semester

Course No. Course Title Cr.H. Course No. Course Title Cr.H. 35003101 Arabic Language 1 3 35005101 Computer Skills 1 3 35004101 English Language 1 3 35003102 Arabic Language 2 3 30202101 Calculus 1 3 35004102 English Language 2 3 30201101 Physics 1 3 30202102 Calculus 2 3 30206101 Chemistry 3 30201102 Physics 2 3 30201111 Physics Lab. 1 1 30201112 Physics Lab. 2 1 30129131 Engineering Workshops 1 30206111 Chemistry Lab. 1 1

Total 18�� Total 16��

Second Year First Semester Second Semester

Course No. Course Title Cr.H. Course No. Course Title Cr.H. 30801101 Computer Skills 2 3 30146215 Mechanics of Materials 3

University Elective 3 30129214 Strength of Materials Lab. 1 30146210 Statics 3 30128221 Fluid Mechanics 3 30129231 Engineering Drawing 2 30146212 Concrete Technology 3 30146220 Surveying 3 30146213 Concrete Technology Lab. 1 30146221 Surveying Lab. 1 30129211 Dynamics 3 30146211 Building Construction 2 30129252 Numerical Techniques 3

Total 17�� Total 17��


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Third Year First Semester Second Semester

Course No. Course Title Cr.H. Course No. Course Title Cr.H. 30128323 Heat transfer 3 35002100 National Education 3��30146310 Structural Analysis 1 3 30146341 Technical Writing &

Reporting 1

30146320 Transportation Engineering 3 30146225 Applied Statistics 3 30146330 Applied Geology 2 30146311 Structural Analysis 2 3 30146331 Applied Geology Lab. 1 30146312 Reinforced Concrete

Design 1 3

30146321 Highway Engineering &Geometric Design

3 30146324 Engineering Economy 3

30146322 Geometric Design Lab. 1 Total 16�� Total 16

Fourth Year First Semester Second Semester

Course No. Course Title Cr.H. Course No. Course Title Cr.H. 5506101 Military Science 3 30146420 Highway & Airport Pavement

Design 3

30146410 Reinforced Concrete Design 2

3 30146421 Highway & Airport Pavement Lab.

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30146411 Design of Steel Structures 3 30146431 Soil Mechanics Lab� 1 30146430 Soil Mechanics 3 30146422 Traffic Engineering 3 30146�1� Structural Drawing 1 30146432 Foundation Engineering 3

University Elective 3 30146412 Construction Management 3

Specialization Elective 3 Total �� Total 17


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Fifth Year First Semester Second Semester

Course No. Course Title Cr.H. Course No. Course Title Cr.H. 3014614 Pre-stressed Concrete 3 30146513 Bridge Engineering 3 30146510 Quantity Surveying,

Specifications & Contracts. 3 30146545 Water supply & sanitary

engineering 3

30146541 Field Training 6 30146543 Project 2 3 30146542 Project 1 3 �� Specialization Elective 3

Total 1� Total �2


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Course Description

35003101 Arabic Language 1 3(3-0) This course contains a set of linguistic skills in different levels such as the sounds of the Arabic language, its morphology, syntax, rhetoric, lexicography and writing. It includes as well as on applications on the use of Arabic dictionaries and applications on some writing skills indispensable for scholars in their working lives. It also contains a refined set of Quranic, poetry and short stories of Arabic texts to give the learners the opportunity to be in contact with and to appreciate these texts.

Pre-req. Arabic 99 or passing Arabic Level Exam 35003102 Arabic Language 2 3(3-0) This course aims to develop student's skills in writing and expression and to provide him with the necessary and basic ones in order to employ them in his daily use, and enable him to stand on the origins of various Arabic scripts, and access to various forms of technical and functional old and new writing.

Pre-req. 35003101 35004101 English 1 3(3-0) Is a complete graded course for foreign learners of English; it covers the skills of listening, speaking, reading, and writing; as well as improving pronunciation and building vocabulary; particular emphasis is placed on listening and speaking; the language of the course is British English.

Pre-req. English 99 or passing English Level Exam 35004102 English 2 3(3-0) Is a continuation of English I Course in terms of approach and methodology However, it covers a new range of interesting topics, and provides a more advanced grammar syllabus in a communicative context as well, therefore, this topic tends to be a continuation of ENGL 101 goals.

Pre-req. 35004101 35005101 Computer Skills 1 3(0-6) An introduction to computing and the broad field of information technology. Topics covered include the basic structure of digital computer systems; operating systems; application software; data communication and networks; and the Internet hands-on learning emphasizes windows (latest operating systems); MS-Office; and the Internet. 35001101 Military Science 3(3-0) This course aims at providing university students with general military culture and illustrating the overall military capabilities of the armed forces to defend the homeland and its role in development and service of the Jordanian society through lectures and field visits. 35002100 National Education 3(3-0) The course of National Education is one of the compulsory requirements of all students in Jordanian universities, national and private. The general intent is to provide students with the theoretical and practical knowledge of the homeland (Jordan), land and people, and to consolidate the love of the homeland and national brotherhood in them, to motivate them to serve the nation and the people consciously and sincerely, to be innovative and competitive by exhortations to achieve the desired progress in various fields of life. 30202101 Calculus 1 3(3-0) Review: functions, limits and continuity, the derivative integration, definite integral, indefinite integral, fundamental theorem of calculus, mean value theorem for integral area, volume of solid revolution, arc length, and surface area.


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Course Description 30202102 Calculus 2 3(3-0) Exponential, logarithmic, and inverse trigonometric functions hyperbolic functions, differentiations, integration, and limits of these function, principles of integral evaluation integration by parts, trigonometric substitution, partial fraction radical expression, infinite series, theorems in convergence and divergence, analytic geometry in calculus.(polar coordinate functions).

Pre-req. 30202101 30201101 Physics 1 3(3-0) Physics and measurements; vectors; motions in one dimension; motion in a plane; laws of motion; circular motion; Newton's laws and applications; work and energy; law of gravity; linear momentum and collisions; rotation of a rigid object about a fixed axis; rolling motion; angular momentum and torque. 30201102 Physics 2 3(3-0) Electric charge and Coulomb’s law; Electric fields and Gauss law; electric potential; potential energy, capacitors and dielectrics; DC and resistance; direct current circuits; magnetic fields; sources of magnetic field; Faraday’s law; inductance; alternating current circuits; electromagnetic waves.

Pre- req. 30201101 30201111 Physics Lab 1 1(0-3) Measurement and errors; vectors; rectilinear motion; projectile motion; Newton’s second law; friction; collisions; circular motion; rotational motion; simple harmonic motion.

Co-req. 30201101 30201112 Physics Lab 2 1(0-3) Electric field mapping; Ohm’s construction law; Wheatstone bridge; electric power; potentiometer; Kerchief's laws; charging and discharging circuits (R-C circuits); magnetic torque on a loop; Faraday’s laws of magnetic induction; resonance in R-L-C circuits.

Co-req. 30201102 30146210 Statics 3(3-0) Basic definitions and concepts Statics of particles; rigid bodies; equivalent systems of forces; centurions and centers of gravity; analysis of structures: frames, machines, and trusses; friction; moments of inertia; computer-aided statics.

Pre-req. 30202102, 30201101 30801101 Computer Skills 2 3 (2-3) Computer programming languages and their implementation; including; writing flow charts, the basic C++ programming variable definitions, templates, branches, loops, functions, arrays, strings, pointers, files, introduction to object-oriented programming, applications.

Pre req. 35005101 30206101 Chemistry 1� 3 (3-0) Periodic table; atomic stricture and chemical bonds; electron configuration; chemical stoichiometry; Redo-system; chemical equilibrium; thermodynamic; chemical kinetics; electro-chemistry 30206111 Chemistry Lab 1� 1 (0-3) Basic concepts, atomic theory and periodic table. Chemical bonding and molecular structure. Chemical reactions in solutions, oxidation-reduction reactions, ideal gases, states of matter and intermolecular forces. Physical properties of solutions and colloids. Chemical equilibrium, solubility, molecular structure, types of chemical reactions. Thermodynamics principles and kinetics. Organic chemistry.

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Course Description 30129131 Engineering Workshops 1(0-3) Mechanical works including: hand filing, turning, welding, metal cutting, casting and molding, electrical circuits; elements of electrical circuits; open and closed circuits; AC/DC circuits; instruments and measurements. Carpentry works including: types of timber, timber works, equipment and tools. 30129231 Engineering Drawing 2(0-6) Use of instruments; lettering; graphic geometry; orthographic; isometric drawing and sketching; environmental applications; Introduction to AutoCAD, application of AutoCAD, commands, geometric entities. Geometric construction. Dimensioning, free –hand sketching, object representation, orthographic drawing and projections.

Pre-req. 35005101 30146225 Applied Statistics 3(3-0) introduction to probability theory and probability distributions; discrete and continuous probability distributions; univariate analysis; decision theory (Bays’ theorem); hypothesis testing; confidence intervals and tolerance limits; correlation; regression analysis; analysis of variance; time series; nonparametric methods.

Pre- requisite 30202102 30128221 Fluid Mechanics 3(3-0) Fundamentals of fluid mechanics; hydrostatic and continuity principles; energy and momentum principles; forces on emerged bodies; laminar and turbulent flows in closed conduits; applications of fluid mechanics involving pressurized flow; open channels and pumps.

Pre- requisite 30146210 30128323 Heat Transfer 3(3-0) Heat transfer methods, Conduction heat transfer in the dimensional steady flow, Heat capacitance, Convection Heat transfer, Empirical and practical equation of convective heat transfer, free convection, condensation and Vaporization, Fundamentals of radioactive heat transfer.

Pre- requisite 30128221 30129211 Dynamics 3(3-0) Kinematics and kinetics of particles and systems of particles with applications to central force motion, impact and relative motion, single-degree of freedom free and forced vibration, dynamics of rigid bodies, relative motion, and gyroscopic motion; structural dynamics, computer applications.

Pre- requisite 30146210 30129214 Strength of Materials Lab 3(3-0) Applying theory gained within the strength of materials theoretical through practical experimentation. Tensile; compression; bending; torsion; buckling of columns; impact; hardness, springs under axial loading; rubber shearing.

Pre- requisite or Co- requisite 30146215


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30129252 Numerical Techniques 3(3-0) Error analysis; roots of equations; matrices; solution of simultaneous linear and non linear systems of equations; interpretation and curve fittings; numerical differentiation and integration; differential equations; computer applications.

Pre- requisite 30202102 and Pre- requisite or Co- requisite 30102220 30146211 Building Construction 3(3-0) Site investigation; concrete and reinforcement; foundation; walls; columns; beams and slabs; stairs; formworks; steel structures; floors; plastering; paints; doors and windows; insulation; joints; electrical installations. 30146212 Concrete Technology 3(3-0) Introduction; aggregates of concrete; cements; mixing water; additives; concrete industry; properties of wet and hardened concrete; testing of concrete; mix design; hot and cold weather concreting; quality control of concrete; special concrete. 30146213 Concrete Technology Lab. 1(0-3) Cement and mortar tests; aggregate testing; testing of fresh and hardened concrete; nondestructive testing of concrete.

Pre- requisite or Co- requisite 30146212 30146215 Mechanics of Materials 3(3-0) Mechanical properties of materials; stresses and strains in members subjected to tension, compression, and shear; torsion stresses; flexural and shearing stresses in beams; combined stresses; transformation of stresses and strains; deflection of beams; buckling of columns.

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30146220 Surveying 3(3-0) Introduction; field notes and data collection; errors and adjustment; surveying instruments and calibration of instruments; linear measurements including Electronic Distance Measurements (EDM); angular measurements; leveling; areas and volumes; traversing; triangulation; photogrammetric.

Pre- requisite 30146210 30146221 Surveying Lab. 1(0-3) Types of errors and error measurements, horizontal distance measurements using tapes and electronic distance measurements. Elevations using level instruments. Angle measurements using Theodolite. Area measurement using planimeter. Plump and prisma applications. Field setting outs.

Pre- requisite or Co- requisite 30146220 30146310 Structural Analysis1 3(3-0) Analysis of statically determinate structures, stability and determinacy of structures. Types of loads. Shear and moment diagrams. Deflections, settlement of supports, temperature changes. Methods of virtual work, castigliano, moment-area, and conjugate beam. Influence lines for beams, frames and trusses. Introduction to analysis of statically indeterminate structures.

Pre- requisite 30146215 30146311 Structural Analysis 2 3(3-0) Statically indeterminate structures; method of consistent deformations; slope-deflection method ; three moment equation; moment distribution method; introduction to matrix structural analysis.

Pre- requisite 30146310


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30146312 Reinforced Concrete Design 1 3(3-0) Materials properties; reinforced concrete members subjected to axial loads; flexural analysis and design of beams (Ultimate and Working stress design); design for shear and diagonal tension; bond, anchorage and development length; short and slender columns under compression combined with moment (interaction diagrams); design of slabs.

Pre- requisite 30146310 and 30146212 30146320 Transportation Engineering 3(3-0) Transportation systems; transportation system and elements; motion equations; introduction to traffic signals; traffic flow theory; alternative evaluation; capacity and level of service concept; transport demand forecasting; transit system; environment impact.

Pre- requisite 30146220 30146321 Highway Engineering &Geometric Design 2(2-0) Geometric design concepts for highways and railways; design control and criteria; sight distance; horizontal and vertical alignment; cross-section elements; super elevation attainment; earthwork computations; mass hand diagram; highway types; at grade-intersections; types of interchanges; grade separations and clearance; drainage design; computer aided design.

Pre- requisite 30146220 30146322 Geometric Design Lab 1(0-3) Practical applications that reflect the concepts of highway geometric design, including the layout of different types of horizontal and vertical curves, such as simple circular curve, transition curve, compound curve, sag vertical curve, crest vertical curve.

Pre- requisite or Co- requisite 5021427 30146324 Engineering Economy 3(3-0) Engineering project development; decision making; basic concepts of capital investment, formulas and applications; rates of return; economic feasibility of projects (net future value, net present value, and equivalent uniform cash flow); comparison of mutually exclusive proposals; benefit-cost ratio method; depreciation; corporate taxation; resource allocation, optimization process, linear programming. 30146330 Applied Geology 2(2-0) Earth sciences in civil engineering; external and internal processes; plate tectonics; minerals; geological structures; engineering properties of rocks; geological maps; ground water; geology of tunnels, roads, bridges and dams; geological surveying methods. 30146331 Applied Geology Lab. 1(0-3) Geological maps; profiles; study of crystals; collection of minerals and rocks; physical properties of rocks: color, luster, hardness, cleavage, and specific gravity.

Pre- requisite or Co- requisite 30146330 30146341 Technical Writing& Reporting 1(0-3) Rules and heuristics in writing scientific and technical reports, Conducting short presentations

Pre – req. 35004102 30146410 Reinforced Concrete Design 2 3(3-0) Serviceability of beams and one-way slabs; continuous beams and frames; loading patterns; moment envelops; moment redistribution; design for torsion, torsion plus shear; design of slabs; two–way column supported slabs (direct design method, equivalent frame method); design of staircases, design of slabs on grade; deep beam and corbel

Pre- requisite 30146312


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30146411 Design of Steel Structures 3(3-0) Introduction; specifications, loads and methods of design; analysis and design of tension and compression members; design of beams for flexure, shear, and torsion; analysis and design of beam-columns; bolted and welded connections.

Pre- requisite 30146310 30146412 Construction Management 3(3-0) Construction Management system; critical path method (CPM); Program evaluation & review techniques (PERT); resource allocation; time cost trade-off; organization; construction contracting.

Pre- requisite 30146324 30146413 Structural Drawing 1(0-3) Introduction; primary structural plans: topographic and site plans; reinforced concrete buildings plans; bridge plans; detailing of: footings, columns, slabs, beams sections, stairs; mechanical and electrical plans; detailing of steel structures; computer aided drawing.

Pre- requisite 30129231 3014641� Earthquake Engineering 3(3-0) Concept of seismic design; analysis of earthquake effects; choice and design of earthquake resistance systems; the behavior of reinforced concrete under cyclic loading; design of shear walls; codes of practice.

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Rehabilitation concept; evaluation of existing structures; strength durability and deficiencies; evaluation procedures; destructive and non-destructive testing; damaged structures and deterioration mechanisms; criteria and techniques for repairing and strengthening of structures.

Pre- requisite 30146410 30146420 Highway & Airport Pavement Design 3(3-0) Types of pavements; stress analysis in flexible and rigid pavements; traffic load forecasting and analysis; effects of environment and climate on pavements; pavement distresses; design of flexible and rigid pavement for highways and airports; pavement materials; economic analysis and optimization of pavement alternatives; computer applications.

Pre- requisite 30146220 30146421 Highway & Airport Pavement Lab 1(0-3) Experimental testing of highway materials using destructive and nondestructive methods, properties of asphaltic materials and related tests; Marshal test.

Pre- requisite or Co- requisite 30146220 30146422 Traffic Engineering 3(3-0) Traffic engineering techniques, traffic studies; traffic safety; capacity analysis of interrupted and uninterrupted flows; traffic signal coordination; introduction to queuing theory; computer applications in traffic.

Pre- requisite 30146320 30146423 Highways Rehabilitation and Management 3(3-0) Introduction to pavement management process; pavement networks definitions and classifications; pavement distress survey and rating procedure; deflection; roughness, skid resistance; overview of maintenance and rehabilitation techniques; network level management; project level management.

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30146424 Airport Engineering 3(3-0) Principles; planning and design of airports; aircraft characteristics; site selection; demand analysis; airport configuration, runway design; design of terminals; airport pavement design; airport drainage; marking and lighting.

Pre- requisite 30146320 30146430 Soil Mechanics 3(3-0) Introduction to soil mechanics; formation and structure of soil; physical properties; determination of index properties, identification and classification of soil; permeability; seepage flow; stress distribution; consolidation; shear strength; compaction; earth pressure; stability of slopes.

Pre- requisite 30146215 30146431 Soil Mechanics Lab 1(0-3) Specific gravity; moisture content; liquid, plastic, and shrinkage limits; consolidation test; sieve analysis; site density; compaction test; California Bearing Ratio (CBR); permeability; Shear strength of soil (direct shear, unconfined and triaxial tests).

Pre- requisite or Co- requisite 30146430 30146432 Foundation Engineering 3(3-0) Site investigation; foundation classifications; bearing capacity; foundation settlement; factors affecting foundation design; spread footing; special footing; beams on elastic foundations; mat foundations; lateral earth pressure and retaining walls; pile foundations.

Pre- requisite 30146312 and 30146430 30146433 Engineering Hydrology 3(3-0) Meteorological data; precipitation; evaporation and transpiration; infiltration and percolation; ground water; surface runoff; hydrographic analysis; flood routing; hydrological forecasting; design criteria. 30146510 Quantity Surveying Specifications & Contracts 3(3-0) Bidding and contracting; specifications of: concrete works finishing; highways; quantities' surveying (Earth works, buildings, highways, concrete and steel bridges).

Pre- requisite 30146220, 30146�12 30146513 Bridge Engineering 3(3-0) Types of bridges; material properties; loads on bridges; design of bridge slabs; design of reinforced and prestressed concrete bridges; T-beams; box girder bridges; design of steel bridges; substructure design.

Pre- requisite 30146�� and 30146411 30146�14 Pre-Stressed Concrete 3(3-0) Introduction; pre-stressed concrete concepts and materials; detailed estimation of losses, design for flexure; design for shear and torsion; slab design; design of disturbed regions; indeterminate beams and frames.

Pre- requisite 30146410 �� Public Transportation and Urban Transportation Planning 3(3-0)

Role of public transportation; urban passenger transportation modes; estimating public transit demand (quick response methods, computational techniques); highway transit systems; rail transit networks; par transit systems. Transportation planning studies and methods; land use and zoning; sequential demand forecasting models; traffic impact studies: air quality, noise and energy; evaluation of transportation and decision making; intermodal transportation.

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30146544 Hydraulics 3(3-0) Hydrologic cycle; stream flow; floods and flood damage mitigation; groundwater flow; hydraulic applications for transmission facilities.

Pre- requisite 30128221 30146545 Water Supply & Sanitary Engineering 3(3-0) Demand of water; wells of different types; design standards for water supply; quality of water; water treatment; characteristic of sewage; quality of sanitary and storm water sewage; design of sewage system; construction, maintenance, laying and testing of sewer, appurtenance, sewage treatment. 30146541 Field Training 6 Every three credit hours equivalent to (140) hours of field training.

the student should pass 100 Credit hours 30146542 Project 1 3

the student should pass 120 Credit hours 30146543 Project 2 3

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