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ADAMA SCINECE AND TECHNOLOGY UNIVERSITY

SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
DEPARTMENT OF CIVIL ENGINEERING CURRICULUM IN UNDERGRADUATE REGULAR PROGRAM IN CIVIL ENGINEERING
JULY 13, 2011
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Table of Contents
1.Background .......................................................................................................................................................1 1.1.Introduction...................................................................................................................................................2 1.2.Vision and Mission .......................................................................................................................................3 1.3. Short history of the department ...................................................................................................................3 2.Objective ...........................................................................................................................................................4 2.1.General objective..........................................................................................................................................5 2.2.Specific objective ..........................................................................................................................................6 3.Concept of undergraduate regular civil engineering program ......................................................................4 3.1.Rationale ......................................................................................................................................................5 3.2.Structure.......................................................................................................................................................5 3.3.Categories of the courses .............................................................................................................................5 3.4.Course coding ..............................................................................................................................................5 4.Program requirements......................................................................................................................................4 4.1.Admission requirements ...............................................................................................................................5 4.2.Examination requirements ............................................................................................................................5 4.3.Graduation requirements ..............................................................................................................................5 5.Degree Nomenclature .......................................................................................................................................4 5.Teaching-Learning methods and materials ....................................................................................................4 6.Quality assurance .............................................................................................................................................4 7. Program Composition .....................................................................................................................................4 8. Professional Profiles .......................................................................................................................................4 8.1.Graduate profiles for focus areas .................................................................................................................5 9. ECTS .................................................................................................................................................................4 10. Total ECTS, Credits, Lectures, Tutorials, Laboratory and home study hours of the program ....................................................................................................................................................4 11.List of competence areas ...............................................................................................................................4 12.List of modules and courses .........................................................................................................................4 13. Course sequence and description ................................................................................................................4 13.1.Foundation year courses sequences ..........................................................................................................5 13.2.Foundation year courses description ..........................................................................................................5
13.3.Core civil engineering course sequences....................................................................................................5 13.3.Core civil engineering courses description ..................................................................................................5 13.4.Elective courses corresponding to focus areas ..........................................................................................5 13.4.1.Elective courses and description corresponding to Building engineering ..........................................5 13.4.2.Elective courses and description corresponding to Geotechnical engineering ..................................5 13.4.3.Elective courses and description corresponding to Transportation engineering ................................5 13.4.4. Elective courses and description corresponding to Water resource engineering ..............................5 13.Appendix .........................................................................................................................................................4 13.1.Final project Evaluation form .....................................................................................................................5 13.2.The evaluation cumulative summary ..........................................................................................................5 13.3.Report format for final project .....................................................................................................................5 13.4.Cover page for final project ........................................................................................................................5 13.5.Format for citation of references ................................................................................................................5
Background
The diffusion of technology and knowledge is a significant feature in the technological change, innovation and growth of the modern society. Much attention is being given to the role of universities in the development of nations. Universities all over the world are playing a crucial role in producing competent professionals who will be taking responsibility of the countrys technology and resources. This goal of universities can be further fostered by a strong link with the industries. A strong bond and relation between universities and the industry helps not only in finding out immediate solutions to prevailing challenges in the industry but also will help in producing all rounded and sharp professionals who will later be important assets to the development of the country. The background for this proposed Civil Engineering curriculum emanates from two important reasons; the current situation of our nation and the upgrading of the former NCTTE to university level. When we look at the current situation of our university, it is expanding very rapidly horizontally as well as vertically. A number of new schools have been opened and the university is giving all to serve the nation at its best. As part of the university community, Construction Technology department up to now has been only involved in technology with the mandate of producing technical teachers for TVET schools. Looking at the current status of the department, it has the potential to run an Engineering program to produce technically skilled engineers who can play a great role in fulfilling the standard requirements. Hence the proposal for this curriculum of a Civil Engineering program is based on the outcome of the study which justifies the capacity and potential of the department to run Civil Engineering program. The Construction Technology department experienced a surge in enrolment of students in the regular as well the continuing program, which reveals the fact that the department offers students not only the excellence in cuttingedge technological knowledge and applications, but also in a multidisciplinary engineering background for the career that our students have planned. The interest and aspiration of our students motivated the department for dynamic and positive changes in reshaping the department's objectives in education and research. The department also has plans to motivate the students to participate in community based extracurricular activities, and to help them contribute in societal problem solving. The graduates of the department have profound knowledge in basic science, mathematics, social science besides the major studies of Civil Engineering disciplines. Civil Engineering plays an important role in the development of the country. Our graduates are working all over the country in a variety of jobs. Curriculum for undergraduate regular civil engineering program Page 1
The Civil Engineering Department of Adama University is expected to draw its resources from Construction Technology department of the former NCTTE when the College was established in 1993.
1.1.INTRODUCTION
Infrastructure is the thing that supports our daily life access to drinking water and shelter from the weather, roads and harbors, railways and airports, hospitals, sports stadiums and schools. Infrastructure adds to our quality of life, and because it works, we take it for granted. Only when parts of it fail, or are taken away, do we realize its value. Civil Engineers worldwide endeavor to overcome the challenges of creating and maintaining infrastructure for today, and for future generations. Civil Engineering as defined by the London based Institute of Civil Engineers (ICE) is a great art, on which the wealth and well-being of the whole of society depends. Its essential feature, as distinct from science and the arts, is the exercise of imagination to fashion the products, processes and people needed to create a sustainable physical and natural built environment. It requires a broad understanding of scientific principles, knowledge of materials and the art of analysis and synthesis. It also requires research, team working, leadership and business skills. A Civil Engineer is someone who practices all or part of this art. In a developing country like Ethiopia, civil engineering has great role and contribution to the economic development and improvement of the living standard of the people. As infrastructure developments are indicators of improved livelihood and ways of investment attractions and tourism, contribution of civil engineering in this regard is very crucial. Therefore, this area of study by which many Ethiopians would be produced to serve our country must have clear focus areas that enable speeded up and sustainable achievements in improving the countrys infrastructure facilities.
1.2.Mission and vision

Making the department of Civil Engineering a model one in the country, which according to the department, would be achieved by creating strong scientific relations: exchanging technologies, ideas and research outputs with similar universities in the country, world, and strengthening bonds with industries at home and abroad.
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1.3.Short history of the department

The department of Civil Engineering in Adama University is reorganized in 2008/2009 academic year according to the new framework designed by the founder president of the University, his Excellency professor Dr. Herbert Eichelle.
2.1.General objective of the Department

The goal of the Department is to produce outstanding civil engineering graduates prepared to become technological, managerial and public service leaders with keen sense of ethical and social responsibility, and grounded in a holistic appreciation of technology. The department is committed to providing a learning environment that advances creative and critical thinking, a solid technical foundation, competence and aptitude in information technology use, and sensitivity to environmental safety issues.
2.2.Specific objectives of the Department

This program is aimed at training manpower required for the realization of the countrys untouched civil engineering works. Well qualified civil engineers with adequate knowledge in the area of structural, highway and transportation, geotechnical, environmental issues, and water resources and who can be actively engaged in the planning, development and management of civil engineering projects will be produced through this program. Specifically, the trainees will be equipped with the knowledge that enables them to execute the following tasks: Undertake project identification, preliminary and feasibility study and detail design of civil engineering works. Prepare complete contract documents and terms of references for civil engineering projects Plan, manage, monitor and evaluate the operation and maintenance of civil engineering works. Remodeling and rehabilitation of existing civil engineering works.
RATIONALE FOR THE CURRICULUM

General Rationale for the Curriculum Accelerated Industrial Development is one of the Ethiopian governments priorities in seeking to overcome poverty by 2015 as part of the Millennium Development Goal (MDG). Capacity Building particularly in the engineering sector has in turn been identified as the key factor in achieving accelerated industrial development. Hence, the Government through the Ministry of Capacity Building (MoCB) stated the need for Reform in the Engineering sector. Curriculum for undergraduate regular civil engineering program Page 3
Reform of the national engineering faculties and establishing new ones was considered as one of the key areas of intervention because engineering studies at Universities lay the ground for many aspects of industrial production in terms of technology, production processes, technical management, etc. They provide the human resources for Universities, other educational institutions, the public and private sectors of the economy. They take part in technical innovation and adaptation processes for and within industries. They also play important roles in the development of Technical Vocational Education and Technology (TVET) curricula and technical teacher training, not only with regard to the implementation of the program, but also as opinion leaders by bridging the gap between future requirements/innovation and the actual needs of successful companies concerning their staffing requirements. In response to the Governments plea, the Engineering Capacity Building Program (ECBP) under the MoCB initiated the University reform in July 2004 beginning with the Faculty of Technology (FOT) at Addis Ababa University (AAU). In August 2006, ECBP initiated similar reform programs in Engineering Faculties of regional Universities, in which Adama University is one of the new Universities expected to start a Faculty of Technology.
In addition to the Governments priorities, the formal and informal feed-back that was obtained by the engineering faculties nationwide also showed that there is a need for reform in the training offered. There is a need for the students to acquire more practical oriented training and problem-solving skills through research. Thus, the students are expected to undertake internship on Industrial Training, so as to get the practical exposure; Courses on Entrepreneurship and Humanities are also suggested to be a good addition for the Graduates to be competent in the local or global market. Moreover, the students should have a negotiation skill and be able to write a winning proposal. The curriculum should also produce students who are ethical, law-abiding and good leaders in the future. Lastly the new curriculum is required to meet international standards and accreditation.
Specific Rationale for the Curriculum

The specific objectives for the Curriculum can be outlined as follows: The Training should be more practical, An internship (industry placement) should be mandatory, Excursions should be held more frequently, Hands-on workshop practice should be enhanced. The Graduate should have effective communication skills, and The curriculum should be accredited internationally. Curriculum for undergraduate regular civil engineering program Page 4
Key issues of the Curriculum

In view of the objective of providing more practical oriented training, the curriculum has been devised to incorporate: mandatory internship (industry placement) to let the students be exposed to some practical and industrial experience prior to the completion of their studies. comprehensive and integrated civil engineering design projects at different stages of the B.Sc. program. In the design projects, in addition to conventional designs, students will extensively deal with Ethiopian related problems such as design of low cost residential and public buildings, low cost sanitation, micro dams, and so on. students will also be exposed to hands-on workshop practice and frequent excursions to various construction sites at early stages of the program.
Courses on Entrepreneurship have also been included. Modular system of courses has also been utilized in the curriculum. Finally, the European Credit Transfer System (ECTS) has also been used.
STRUCTURE OF THE B.Sc. STUDY IN CIVIL ENGINEERING

The structure of study for the curriculum is as shown on Table 1 and is common for all departments in the School of Engineering of Adama University. The new structure of studies will consist of ten Semesters including one Semester of Internship. The first year is more of a foundation year, whereby the students will be motivated in order to have feelings of being an engineer through basic education and hands-on workshop exercises. Following the foundation year, the student will go through 6 semesters of civil engineering studies. As shown in Table 1, the Internship is proposed to take place at the end of the eighth semester. After successful completion of the internship, the student will take some electives and compulsory courses apart from B.Sc. thesis work.
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BACHELOR DEGREE (B.Sc.) Compulsory& Elective courses
Thesis 1 Semester
Internship
1 Semester
Studies
Civil Engineering
Other Departments of 6 Semesters the university
Orientation
Foundation year
2 Semesters
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Course coding
The course coding is done according to the figure shown below. The Letters shows the departments name and the four consecutive numbers denotes the year, stream and semester. 1st number Year, 2nd stream, last 2 letters semester The service courses should be with the course coding of the course delivering department The department in need of the course from other department should specify the course
The number X2 under focus areas are designated as 0 for core courses, 1 for building engineering 2 for Geotechnical engineering 3 for Transportation engineering 4for Water resource engineering
Admission Requirements
Admissions to all regular undergraduate programs are processed through the Ministry of Education (MoE) of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia. This is currently true for all public Universities across the whole nation. Admissions to the Continuing Education Program (CEP) are processed through the Facultys Registrar office based on the criteria set by Adama University.
Admission to Regular Program

Students who have successfully completed the 10 plus 2 years preparatory secondary education and have secured a minimum cutoff point with high scores in Physics and Mathematics are eligible to join the regular
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undergraduate B.Sc. degree program in civil engineering. This criterion is common to all departments in the Faculty of Engineering. Depending on available spaces, diploma graduates from TVET (Technical Vocational Education and Training) in the fields of civil engineering will be admitted based on grades on competitive basis. Applicants with a minimum cutoff point and with high scores in Physics and Mathematics in foreign countries examinations equivalent to the 10+2 preparatory program are also eligible. The equivalence is determined by department.
Admission to Continuing Education Program

The criteria set for admission to the regular program will be employed as the criteria for admission to the Continuing Education Program. Candidates who are diploma graduates from an engineering faculty, TVET or similar recognized college in the fields of civil engineering with a minimum cutoff point will be admitted based on space availability, and competitive basis. Limited numbers of junior staff such as technical assistants in relevant field may be admitted each year based on non-competitive basis provided that he/she: a) has served the University for a minimum of 5 consecutive years. b) meets the minimum admission requirement set for the program. c) obtain letter of recommendation from the Business & Development Vice President. d) signs an undertaking to serve the University after graduation, at least two years of service for one complete year of study.
Department Placement
After successful completion of the orientation semester, students will choose academic departments according to their desired field of study. In view of the high number of applicants, admission to the civil engineering department is usually on competitive basis based on academic performance. 20% of the total available places shall be reserved for females in addition to their right to compete in the 80% places.
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TOTAL
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Examination requirements Most courses will be assessed by a combination of written examinations. Reports on project work should also be part of the assessment metrics. The design activities shall be assessed entirely by course work and this often shall include assessment of oral presentations. In the final year, students should be required to present their major group design by means of a poster exhibition in a professional format as frequently adopted in commercial practice and at technical conferences. Some students could also produce animated computer graphics of their work if the necessary facilities are provided by the Department. According to the curriculum, in addition to regular quizzes, home works, and assignments, the students will undertake two major exams for all the courses, the first at the middle (Mid-semester Exam) and the second at the end of each semester (Final Exam). Moreover, in the curriculum, the students will also undertake a holistic kind of examinations, either written or oral, before they leave for their internship and after they complete the B.Sc. thesis (i.e. before exit to practice).
Graduation Requirements
Students must take and pass all the required courses to satisfy the requirements for graduation. The total number of credit points required for graduation with the Degrees of Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering is about 240 ECTS, including the 30 ECTS mandatory internship (industry placement).
Degree Nomenclature
After successful completion of all the requirements a student graduating from the Civil Engineering department will be entitled to earn a degree in:
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ECTS Humanities and social science Business COURSE COMPOSTION Introductory engineering and natural sciences Core civil engineering, architecture and geomatics Elective courses in focus areas INTERNSHIP FINAL PROJECT TOTAL 15 30 6 305 155 21 5 75
CREDIT 15 5 46
102
9 P/F 4 181
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Teaching-Learning methods and materials

The teaching learning process involves providing lectures, doing laboratory works and tutorials, homework and exercises, doing mini projects, Industrial placements. Materials needed for teaching-learning processes are textbooks found in the library, lecture notes, handbooks of the staffs and Internet sources and laboratory materials.
Quality Assurance
The quality of training Civil Engineering graduates is influenced by several factors. To guarantee the quality and standard of Civil Engineering graduates, the following factors must seriously be considered: The background, motivation and preparation of students at the entry point, The quality and experience of teachers, Teaching facilities such as text books, laboratory equipment, teaching aids, classroom conditions etc, Efficiency of the management and support staff, Quality of technical Assistants, Examinations and various assessment methods of courses, Feedback from the employers and graduates.
Program composition The undergraduate regular civil engineering program includes courses from School of humanities, social science and business, Mathematics and statistics, core civil engineering courses,internship,final project and elective courses.
Academic Year An Academic Year is specified in European calendar. It consists of two Semesters. One semester comprises sixteen (16) weeks. One week means five working days, i.e., from Monday to Friday. The First semester
commences in September of every year and ends in January whereas the second semester starts in February and ends in June of the same Academic Year. An Academic Semester encompasses the holidays and a semester vacation as well.
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Professional Profile The developed graduate profile clearly indicates that Civil engineers need a good grasp of mathematics and design, and the ability to manage and liaise with a wide variety of people. They need to be able to think in all dimensions and communicate ideas effectively. This kind of engineering is suited to people who are practical with a creative characteristic. Hence, the graduate from the Civil Engineering Department has the following profile:
In General Ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science and engineering. Ability to design, construct, and supervise different civil engineering works, as well as to analyze and interpret data. Ability to function on multi-disciplinary teams. Ability to identify, formulates, analyze and solve engineering problems. Understand professional and ethical responsibility. Ability to communicate effectively. Knowledge of up to date issues. Ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering practice. Understanding and working knowledge of safety and environmental aspects of civil engineering practices. Able to develop effective planning systems and project management to improve productivity. Be able to conduct experiments, basic and applied research in relation to construction industries to solve various organizational and social problems. Ability to teach the fundamentals of civil engineering courses Keep abreast of new technologies in civil engineering and provide orientation and/or training to subordinates as required. In particular 1. Contract Administration Review and approve contractors program, method and schedule. Supervise projects to ensure that drawings, specifications, materials and workmanship are as specified in the contract. Check and approve measurement of work executed. Administer claims and disputes. Issue engineering instruction and variation order, check and approve variation order. Page 12
Conduct provisional and final acceptance. Conduct studies on cost of construction, materials, labor, equipment and productivity.
Manage construction activities and available resources including planning, scheduling, controlling and reporting.
Supervise technicians and technologists. Plan and organize the maintenance and repair of existing civil engineering construction works.
2. Analysis and Design Review and approve design. Develop design standards, design aids, guidelines and hand books. Consult with architects and specialized design engineers to integrate design in terms of aesthetic and technical requirements. 2.1. Structural Design Activities: 2.2. Water Works Design Activity: Pre feasibility and feasibility study Water supply scheme for urban and rural areas Sewerage and sanitation facilities Storm water drainage and flood mitigation schemes Dams and other hydraulic structures Hydropower development Irrigation and related Infrastructure Solid waste management Environmental protection works Water resource development and management Pre design study Project program development Topographic survey Scheme design Preliminary design Final design Preparation of bill of quantities and specifications Cost estimation
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2.3. Transportation Facilities Design: Feasibility studies Photogram metric and desktop study Soil and material investigation Environmental impact assessment Traffic count and axle load study Detailed geometric design Pavement design Preparation of bill of quantities and engineering cost estimate Provisional and final acceptance Railway route design Design of airfields Bridge design
3. Material Testing Project site exploration Identification and classification of material in the field Conducting field tests Laboratory tests on soils, rocks and construction materials
4. Construction Management Deciding method of construction Devising temporary works Selecting appropriate equipment Manage construction activities and available resources including planning, scheduling, cost estimating, controlling and reporting. POTENTIAL EMPLOYERS Civil engineering graduates are very desirable employees in a wide Varity of Construction Industry, defence, Education and research Institute who are capable of carrying out all the necessary activities in civil engineering works.
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A Civil Engineer may find employment in a design and consulting firm with firsthand involvement in the design of structures and facilities, or work may be found with a contractor who is building or supervising the construction of a project. Many Civil Engineers work for local, regional and federal public works agencies. The Civil Engineer is also concerned with the major structures of manufacturing and processing plants, power generating stations and the maintenance of the quality of air. In short, major recruiters of Civil Engineering Graduates include: Consultants who plan and design projects, with some supervision of the implementation of the plans. Some firms specialize in certain areas of Civil Engineering. Consultancy is mainly office-based.
Contractors who organize the execution of the designs on sites, overseeing labor force and materials, considering time, cost and safety constraints. Work will move from site to site, so students must be prepared to be geographically mobile. Local authorities e.g. Water, highways, and drainage. May act in both design and site management capacities. Other large engineering industries e.g. Petroleum and mining, public transport, power generation and supply companies. Learning Out come Everywhere in the world, Civil Engineers are involved in projects ranging from small scale to sophisticated projects. In particular, they carry out different assignments such as planning, design, construction and maintenance of building structures, roads, bridges, railways, dams, water supply and sewerage schemes and the like. Civil engineering is broad term. It is an umbrella field comprised of many related specialties. Civil engineers were actively involved in the design of buildings, in developing better water supplies, municipal sewer systems, in improving agriculture through water resource development and in the rapid and dramatic changes in transportation systems, etc. In general, civil engineering addresses execution of civil engineering projects from planning through design and construction up to maintenance and phase out or demolition stage. In particular, the profession gives appropriate solutions to different engineering problems associated with design and construction of building structures, highways, hydraulic structures, bridges, water supply systems, tunnels, dams, sewerage systems, airports, powerhouse, railways, etc. Civil Engineer is a person who, is professionally and academically qualified to practice planning, design, manage and supervise projects for the construction operation and maintenance of various structures and Curriculum for undergraduate regular civil engineering program Page 15
infrastructures; Civil Engineer is a qualified professional who is able to solve construction and other civil engineering problems by mathematical modelling, giving mathematical and analytical solutions to the problems, design and implement the modelled solution; Civil Engineer is a person whose life is dedicated to design, construction and management of infrastructures by utilizing all opportunities to optimize economy and safety during the design and implementation process of projects; Civil Engineer is a person who is equipped with theory and practice and meets the clients requirements; An experienced Civil Engineer is a person who teaches the fundamentals of civil engineering and involves in research activities in-order to promote the state of art. Civil engineer must demonstrate: 1. An ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science and engineering. 2. An ability to design and conduct experiments, as well as analyze and interpret data. 3. An ability to design a system, component or process to meet desired needs. 4. An ability to function on multi-disciplinary teams. 5. An ability to identify, formulate and solve engineering problems. 6. An understanding of professional and ethical responsibility. 7. An ability to communicate effectively. 8. The broad education necessary to understand the impact of engineering solutions in a global and societal context. 9. Recognition of the need for, and ability to engage in life-long learning. 10. Knowledge of up to date issues. 11. An ability to understand the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering practice. 12. An ability to apply knowledge in a specialized area related to civil engineering. 13. An understanding of the elements of project management, construction, and asset. 14. An understanding of business and public policy and administration fundamentals. 15. An understanding of the role of the leader and leadership principles and attitudes.
The European Credit Transfer System (ECTS)

The curriculum will seek accreditation based on international standards and will employ the European Credit Transfer System (ECTS). ECTS was introduced in 1989 and is the only credit system which has been successfully tested and used across Europe, especially following the Bologna Declaration of June 1999. ECTS is Curriculum for undergraduate regular civil engineering program Page 16
a student-centered system based on the student workload required to achieve the objectives of a program, objectives preferably specified in terms of the learning outcomes and competences to be acquired. According to the European Commission Education and Training Programs, ECTS is based on the principle that 60 credit points measures the workload of a full-time student during one academic year. The student workload of a fulltime study program in Europe amounts in most cases to around 1500-1800 hours per year and in those cases one credit stands for around 25 to 30 working hours. Student workload in ECTS consists of the time required to complete all planned learning activities such as attending lectures, seminars, independent and private study, preparation of projects and examinations.
Proposal for foundation year

The curriculum begins with an orientation semester for all incoming students to the department of civil
engineering. The prime objective of the foundation year is to help incoming students comprehend the different fields of engineering and be able to acquire useful orientations for their future career choices. During the assessment year, the way will be paved for the students to begin building their future career. They will be exposed to the interdisciplinary nature of the Engineering Profession. They will take courses on general workshop practice in different fields of engineering, mathematics, higher level English language, basic mechanics, and social sciences.
Proposal for Workshop Practice

In the civil engineering curriculum, special attention has been given to hand-on practice. In the foundation year all pre-engineering students will take an introduction to engineering skills course which largely is composed of general workshop practice in construction, electrical, and mechanical engineering fields. In addition to this, those students who decide to join the civil engineering department (following the orientation semester) will take detail construction workshop practical courses in the second semester. The construction workshop includes concrete, masonry, plumbing, and wood work practices. The workshop practice is going to demand a very high amount of resources for establishing a completely new building and all necessary equipments and facilities taking into account the large number of students coming in the freshman year. The workshop should be spacious enough for the students to move around while carrying out hands-on exercises. New Technical Assistants should be employed. Cement, wood, sand, gravel, pipes, bars should be available every year. In order to properly handle the Workshop, it should have a separate budget.
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Proposal for Internship

General The Bachelor of Science (B.Sc) curriculum in civil engineering program requires a one-semester internship (industry placement) after the successful completion of the 8th semester of the program. During the internship, the daily and monthly working times follow the systems practiced in the respective industry for the upper middle-level management. Specifically, they follow the system practiced in the respective company that hosts the student. As a rule, the entire internship period has to be spent in a single company; a change of company during the internship period will only be permitted under extraordinary circumstances. In such a case, the decision is with the Faculty Internship Coordinator. Also, the faculty/department should assign a supervisor, probably an experienced lecturer from within the faculty/department to pay assessment visits to a group of the students during the internship period. A seminar program, organized by the Faculty Internship Coordinator, will accompany the internship semester. Participation in the seminar program is compulsory (mandatory). At the end of the internship, the student submits to the Faculty Internship Coordinator a comprehensive report, duly endorsed by the students host company. The report is assigned 30 ECTS. The required format and assessment of the report is detailed in the Curriculum Handbook for civil engineering department. The report will be assessed by specifically assigned university lecturers (internship program evaluators). Objectives The internship program has the following objective(s): Expansion of knowledge and acquaintance with industry in the field of civil engineering. Consolidation and deepening of existing knowledge in the civil engineering design and construction industry. Participation in the development, manufacture and assembly of products typical for the industry. Involvement in the planning, steering and management of the design & construction processes. Hands-on training in practical skills typical for the industry. Typically, this would be participation individually or within a (task) group in real assignments/projects, which entail the application of knowledge and skills attained so far during the studies at University and aiming at developing special skills related to the industrial practice in one or several of the following fields (depending on the type of industry and company profile): - Design and construction
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- Laboratory (quality monitoring) work - Task management (labor management, logistics) - Business management - Marketing -Establishment of linkages/collaborations between the industry and the students on one hand and industries and faculty/department on the other hand.
TOTAL ECTS, CREDITS, LECTURES, TUTORIALS, LABORATORY, and HOME STUDY for the program Currently involving four focus areas, each area with its corresponding ECTS, lecture, tutorial, laboratory, internship and home study is as shown below in table. In the table, the variation in the totals is observed due to the difference in elective courses ECTS, credit hours, lecture , laboratory and home study.
Field of study
1 2 3 4
Building Engineering Geotechnical Engineering Transportation Engineering Water Resources Engineering
Total ECTS including Internship 290-305 290-305 290-305 290-305
Cr hr
Lecture
Total hours Laboratory Tutorial
Internship ECTS 30 30 30 30
Home study 223-233 223-235 223-233 223-229
166-181 166-181 166-181 166-181
124-130 124-130 124-130 124-130
99-108 99-108 99-105 99-111
89-95 89-98 89-98 89-98
List of competency areas

The competency areas in civil engineering program are very critical in analyzing the students capabilities in that area. This helps potential employers to identify graduates potential and assign them to required jobs. List of competence areas in undergraduate regular civil engineering program are categorized under the focus areas Competency areas in Building engineering Structural analysis Structural design Construction technology Construction management Competency areas in Geotechnical engineering Geotechnical Investigation Foundation Engineering Page 19
Competency areas in Transportation engineering Transport design Competency areas in Water resource engineering Hydraulics Design of hydraulic structures Irrigation
List of courses and Modules

The civil engineering undergraduate program consists the following humanities & social science courses, basic engineering science and mathematics courses, core civil engineering courses. ECTS CP Basic Mathematics Applied mathematics Basic Mathematics Applied maths I Applied maths II Applied maths III Numerical method in engineering General Engineering skill I General Engineering skills General Engineering Skills II Introduction to Engineering drawing Electrical Installation Introduction to Computer Computer science Introduction to Physics Engineering Mechanics Chemistry Fundamentals of computer Programming Probability and statistics for Engineers Introduction to Physics-I Introduction to Physics-II Engineering mechanics I (statics) Engineering mechanics II (DYNAMICS) General Chemistry Math101 Maths 131 Maths 132 Maths 231 Maths 232 GEng 1011 GEng 1012 MEng 1011 EEng 3016 IT 1201 IT-1202 Stat 234 Phys101 Phys102 CEng 2001 MEng 1062 Chem101 6 6 6 6 5 2 2 5 3 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 4 Cr. Lec. Lab. Tut. HS CP 4 4 4 4 3 1 1 3 2 3 2 3 3 3 3 3 3 Hr 2 4 4 4 2 0 0 2 1 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 Hr 0 0 0 0 0 3 3 3 3 3 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 Hr 4 2 2 2 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 3 3 3 3 3 Hr 4 6 6 6 4 0 0 4 2 4 5 4 4 6 4 4 2
Module
Course Title
Course No
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Module Theory of structures and strength of materials Reinforced concrete
Course Title Strength of material Theory of structure I Theory of structure II Reinforced concrete I Reinforced concrete II Design of Steel and timber structure Structural design Fundamental of Bridge Engineering Soil Mechanics I
Course No CEng 2002 CEng 3003 CEng 3008 CEng 3002 CEng 4003 CEng 4011 CEng 4012 CEng 4010 CEng 3001 CEng 3006 CEng 2005 CEng 4005 CEng 4004 GeoENG 2201 GeoENG 2202 GeoENG 2204
ECTS CP 5 5 5 4 5 4 4 4 5 5 3 4 4 4 5 3
Cr. Lec. Lab. Tut. HS CP 4 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 1 Hr 3 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 0 Hr 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 3 0 0 0 3 3 6 Hr 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 0 0 3 3 3 0 0 0 Hr 4 4 4 2 4 2 2 2 4 4 4 2 2 3 4 0
Structural design
Soil Mechanics Geology & foundation Surveying
Soil Mechanics II Engineering Geology Foundation Engineering I Foundation Engineering II Surveying I Surveying II Surveying field practice
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Module
Course Title Basic writing skills
Course No EnLa 202 EnLa 201 Eng 201 CvEt 201 Phil 101 Econ 101 Mgmt 302 CEng 4008 CEng 3010 CEng 2004 CEng 3005 CEng 3012 CEng 4013 CEng 4002 CEng 4001 CEng 4007 CEng 4006 CEng 2003 Arch 3101 CEng 3007 CEng 3004 CEng 5002 CEng 4009 CEng 5004 CEng 5001 GEng 4014 CEng 5006
ECTS
Cr. CP 3 2 2 3 3 3 2 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 4 2 3 2 3 P/F 2 4
Lec. Lab. Tut. HS Hr 3 3 2 3 3 3 2 2 2 2 2 2 3 3 3 2 2 2 1 2 2 3 1 2 0 2 0 Hr 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 3 0 0 0 0 0 3 3 6 3 0 0 0 0 30 0 12 Hr 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 3 0 0 3 3 3 3 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 3 0 0 0 Hr 6 2 3 2 6 2 2 4 2 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 2 4 1 2 2 2 27 2 4
CP 5 3 3 3 5 3 2 5 4 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 2 3 3 4 30 2 8 Language Communicative English Skills Scientific and Technical Report Writing Social science Business Water supply Hydrology Hydraulics Civic sand Ethics Introduction to Logic Introduction to Economics Entrepreneurship for engineers Water supply and sewerage Engineering Hydrology Hydraulics I Hydraulics II Open channel Hydraulics Hydraulic structures Irrigation Highway engineering Hydraulics structure I Hydraulics structure II Irrigation and Drainage Engineering Highway engineering I Highway engineering II Construction material Building & material Architectural Working Drawing Fundamentals of Building Construction Health & Safety Management Construction planning and management Quantity Surveying, Specification and contract Construction methods and equipment Internship Research Research Methods for Engineers B.Sc Senior Project
Project implementation
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Foundation year course sequence Year I, Semester I courses Course code GEng 1011 MEng 1011 IT 1201 EnLa 201 Phil 101 Math101 Phys101 Course Name General Engineering Skills I Introduction to Engineering Drawing Introduction to Computing Communicative English Skills Introduction to Logic Basic Mathematics Introduction to Physics-I TOTAL ECTS 2 5 5 3 5 6 5 31 Cr 1 3 3 2 3 4 3 19 Lec/ week 0 2 2 3 3 4 2 16 Lab/ week 3 3 3 0 0 0 0 9 Tut/ week 0 0 0 0 0 2 3 5 H. S 0 4 4 2 6 6 4 26 perquisite none none none none none none none
Year I, Semester II courses Course Course Name code EnLa 202 Basic writing skills CvEt 201 Civics and Ethics GEng 1012 General Engineering Skills II Math 131 Applied Mathematics I Phys102 Introduction to Physics-II Chem 101 General Chemistry IT 1202 Fundamentals of computer Programming TOTAL
ECTS 5 3 2 6 5 4 5 30
Cr 3 3 1 4 3 3 2 19
Lec/ week 3 3 0 4 2 2 2 16
Lab/ week 0 0 3 0 0 0 3 6
Tut H. S hr 0 6 0 2 0 0 2 6 3 6 3 2 0 5 8 27
perquisite EnLa 201 none GEng 1011 Math 102 none IT 1001
Year II, Semester I SNo Course code 1 CEng 2001 2 CEng 2003 3 GeoEng 2201 4 CEng 2005 5 Eng 201 6 Econ 101 7 Math 132
Course Name Engineering Mechanics (statics) Construction Materials Surveying I Engineering Geology Scientific & Technical Report Writing Introduction to Economics Applied MathematicsII Total
ECTS 5 5 5 4 3 3 6 31
Cr hr 3 3 3 3 2 3 4 21
Lec.hr Lab.hr 2 0 2 3 2 3 2 0 2 0 3 0 4 0 17 6
Tut.hr 3 0 0 3 0 0 2 8
HS 4 4 3 3 2 2 6 25
Prerequisite Phys 101 EnLa 202 Math 131
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Year II, Semester II SNo Course code 1 Math 231 2 CEng 2002 3 GeoEng 2202 4 CEng 2004 5 6 MEng 1062 Stat 231
Course Name Applied MathematicsIII Strength of Materials Surveying II HydraulicsI Engineering MechanicsII (Dynamics) Probability & Statistics for Engineers Total
ECTS 6 5 5 5 5 5 31
Cr hr 4 4 3 3 3 3 20
Lec.hr Lab.hr 4 0 3 0 2 3 2 2 2 15 3 0 0 6
Tut.hr 2 3 0 0 3 3 11
HS 6 4 4 4 4 4 26
Prerequisite Math 132 CEng 2001 GEng 2201 CEng 2001 & Math 131 CEng 2001 -
Year III, Semester I SNo Course code Course Name 1 CEng 3001 Soil MechanicsI 2 3 4 5 6 Math 2002 CEng 3003 Arch 3101 CEng 3005 CEng 3007 Numerical Methods in Engineering Theory of structuresI Architectural Working Drawing HydraulicsII Fundamentals of Building Construction Total Year III, Semester II SNo Course code 1 CEng 3008 2 CEng 3012 3 GeoEng 2204 4 EEng 3016 5 CEng 3006 6 CEng 3004 7 CEng 3002 8 CEng 3010
ECTS 5 5 5 5 5 6 31
Cr hr 3 3 3 3 3 4 19
Lec.hr Lab.hr 2 2 2 1 2 3 11 3 0 0 6 3 3 15
Tut.hr 0 3 3 0 0 0 6
HS 4 4 4 2 4 4 22
Prerequisite CEng 2001 & CEng2004 Math 231 CEng 2002 MEng 1101 CEng 2004 CEng 2003
Course Name Theory of StructureII Open Channel Hydraulics Surveying field practice Electrical Installation Soil MechanicsII Health & Safety Management Reinforced concrete I Engineering Hydrology Total
ECTS 5 5 3 3 5 2 4 4 31
Cr hr 3 3 1 2 3 2 3 3 20
Lec.hr Lab.hr 2 0 2 0 0 6 1 3 2 3 2 0 2 0 2 0 13 12
Tut.hr 3 3 0 0 0 0 3 3 12
HS 4 4 0 2 4 0 2 2 18
Prerequisite CEng 3003 CEng 3005 GeoEng 2202 CEng 3001 CEng 3003 STAT234 & CEng 3005
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Year IV, Semester I SNo Course code 1 CEng 4005 2 CEng 4001 3 CEng 4003 4 CEng 4013 5 6 7 CEng 4007 CEng 4011 CEng 4009
Course Name Foundation Engineering I Irrigation & Drainage Engineering Reinforced concrete II Hydraulic structures I Highway Engineering I Design of steel and timber structure Quantity surveying, Specification & Contracts Total
ECTS 4 5 5 5 5 4 3 31
Cr hr 3 3 3 4 3 3 2 21
Lec.hr Lab.hr 2 0 2 0 2 0 3 2 2 1 14 0 0 0 0 0
Tut.hr 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 21
HS 2 4 4 4 4 2 2 22
Prerequisite CEng 3006 CEng 3005 CEng 3002 CEng 3001 &CEng3010 GeoEng 2202 CEng 3206 -
YEAR IV, Semester II Course code Course Name SNo 1 Water Supply and Sewerage CEng 4008 2 CEng 4006 Highway Engineering II 3 4 5 6 7 CEng 4002 CEng 4004 CEng 4012 CEng 4010 GEng 4014 Hydraulic structures II Foundation Engineering II Structural design Fundamental of Bridge Engineering Research Methods for Engineers Total
ECTS 5 5 5 4 4 4 2 29
Cr hr 3 3 4 3 3 3 2 21
Lec.hr Lab.hr 2 2 3 2 2 2 2 15 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 3
Tut.hr 3 0 3 3 3 3 0 15
HS 4 4 4 2 2 2 2 20
Prerequisite CEng 4001 CEng 3006, CEng 4007 CEng 4013 CEng 4005 CEng 4003 CEng 4003 -
YEAR V, Semester I (Internship) Course code Course Name SNo 1 CEng 5001 Internship YEAR V, Semester II SNo Course code Course Name 1 Mgmt 302 Entrepreneur ship for Engineers 2 CEng 5002 Construction Planning & Management 3 CEng 5004 Construction Methods & Equipment 4 Elective I 5 Elective II 6 Elective III 7 CEng 5006 B.Sc. Senior Project Total
ECTS 30
Cr hr P/F
Lec.hr Lab.hr 0 30
Tut.hr 0
HS 27
Prerequisite
ECTS 2 3 4 5 5 5 6 30
Cr hr 2 3 3 3 3 3 4 21
Lec.hr Lab.hr 2 0 3 0 2 0
Tut.hr 0 0 3
HS 2 2 2
Prerequisite -
0 7
12 12
0 3
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Elective Courses for Building Engineering Focus Areas SNo 1 2 3 5 6 Course code CEng 5108 CEng 5110 CEng 5112 CEng 5114 CEng 5116 Course Name Shoring , scaffolding and Formwork CAD in Building Engineering Reinforced Concrete III Pre-cast Concrete Building Maintenance and Rehabilitation ECTS 3 5 5 5 3 Cr hr 2 3 3 3 2 Lec.hr 1 1 2 2 2 Lab.hr 3 6 0 0 Tut.hr 0 0 3 3 HS 2 2 4 2 4 Prerequisite CEng 4012 CEng 4012 CEng 4012 CEng 3007
Elective courses for Geotechnical Engineering Focus Areas SNo 1 2 3 5 6 7 8 9 Course code CEng 5208 GeoEng 3101 CEng 5310 CEng 5212 CEng 5214 CEng 5216 CEng 5218 CEng 5220 Course Name CAD in Geotechnical Engineering GIS and Remote sensing Environmental Impact Assessments Design of Earth Retaining Structures Introduction to advanced computational methods in Geotechnics Advanced Foundation Engineering Introduction to tropical soils Tunneling ECTS 5 5 2 5 5 4 5 5 Cr hr 3 3 2 3 3 3 3 3 Lec.hr 1 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 Lab.hr 6 0 0 0 0 0 3 Tut.hr 0 3 0 3 3 3 0 3 HS 2 4 2 2 4 2 4 4 Prerequisite CEng - 4004 CEng 3006 CEng 4004 CEng 4004 CEng 3001 CEng 4004
Elective Courses for Transport Engineering Focus Areas SNo 1 2 3 5 6 7 8 9 Course code GeoEng 3101 CEng 5310 CEng 5408 CEng 5410 CEng 5412 CEng 5220 CEng 5414 CEng 5416 Course Name GIS and Remote sensing Environmental Impact Assessments Urban Transportation System planning Airport Planning & Design Railway Engineering Tunneling CAD in Transportation Engineering Analysis & Evaluation of Transportation System ECTS 5 2 5 4 4 4 5 2 Cr hr 3 2 3 3 3 3 3 2 Lec.hr 2 2 2 2 2 2 1 1 Lab.hr 0 0 0 0 0 0 6 0 Tut.hr 3 0 3 3 3 3 0 3 HS 4 2 4 2 2 2 2 0 Prerequisite CEng 4007 CEng 4006 CEng 4004 CEng 4006 CEng 4007
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Elective Courses for Water Resources Engineering Focus Areas SNo 1 2 3 5 6 7 8 9 Course code GeoEng 3101 CEng 5220 CEng 5308 CEng 5310 CEng 5312 CEng 5314 CEng 5316 CEng 5310 Course Name GIS and Remote Sensing Tunneling Water Resources Planning & Management River Engineering Hydropower Engineering Ground Water Engineering CAD in Water Resource Engineering Environmental Impact Assessments ECTS 4 4 3 4 4 4 5 2 Cr hr 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 2 Lec.hr 2 2 2 2 2 2 1 2 Lab.hr 3 0 0 3 0 0 6 0 Tut.hr 0 3 3 0 3 3 0 0 HS 2 2 1 2 2 2 2 2 Prerequisite CEng 4004 CEng 3005 CEng 3012 CEng 4002 CEng 3010 CEng 4002 -
Year I Semester I course description
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Adama University School of Engineering and Information technologies Department of Civil Engineering GEng 1011 General Engineering skills Course Number GEng1011 Course Title General Engineering Skills Degree Program B.Sc. in Civil Engineering Module General Engineering Medium of instruction English Module Coordinator N.N. Lecturer N.N. ECTS Credits 2 ECTS or Cr Hr 1 Lec Tutorial Lab Home study Contact Hours (per week) 3 Course Objectives & To introduce students to the concepts and field of engineering as a whole. Competences Explain the different types of engineering profession. Students shall also learn to be Acquired basic and general workshop practice in different fields of engineering. Overview of different fields of engineering: - Chemical, Civil - Construction Tech.& Management - Electrical & Computer - Mechanical - Urban and Regional Planning. Basic workshop practice: - Construction (plumbing, concrete, masonry, woodwork). - electrical (soldering, wiring, basic installation) - mechanical (welding, bench work) None I year I Compulsory Orientation and discussion by individual, or group, practical work and submission. Workshop practice (70%), presentation and discussion by individual or group of students in class (30%) 85% 1. Landis, Raymond B., Studying Engineering, 2nd Edition, Discovery Press, Burbank, CA, 2001. 2. Department lecture notes. 3. different web site from internet
Course Description/Course Contents
Pre-requisites Semester Course status Teaching & Learning Methods Assessment/Evaluation & Grading System Attendance Requirements Literature
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Course Number Course Title Degree Program Module Medium of instruction Module Coordinator Lecturer ECTS Credits Contact Hours (per week) Course Objectives & Competences to be Acquired Course description Course outline
Pre-requisites Semester Course status Teaching & Learning Methods Evaluation & Grading System Attendance Requirements
Adama University School of Engineering and Information technologies Department of Civil Engineering MEng 1011 Introduction to Engineering Drawing MEng 1011 Introduction to Engineering Drawing B.Sc. in Civil Engineering General Engineering English N.N. N.N. 5 ECTS or CRHR 3 Lectures Tutorial Practice or laboratory Home study 2 3 4 At the end of the course, students will be able to: understand the different types of projection techniques, sketch multi-view drawings of any given pictorial drawings sketch pictorial drawings of objects from given multi-view drawings, Sketch auxiliary and sectional views as a supplement of multi-view drawings, Draw objects by elementary use of CAD tool Theory of projections; multi-view drawings; pictorial drawing, auxiliary views; sectional views; introduction to elementary use of CAD tool 1. Introduction: History of technical drawing and objective of the course 2. Theory of Projections: Types and classifications of projections 3. Multi View Drawings: Systems of projection; Choice of views, Laying out of views; Projection of lines, planar and non planar lines; Tangent surfaces; Fillets; Rounds; Run-outs. 4. Pictorial Drawings: Comparison between multi-view and pictorial drawings; Axonometric; Oblique and central projections; Isometric and oblique drawings. 5. Auxiliary Views: Primary and secondary auxiliary views; Complete and partial auxiliary views. 6. Sectional Views: Sketching sectional views; Types of sections; Conventional representations; Sectional auxiliary views; Sections in pictorial drawings 7. Introduction to elementary use of CAD tool None I year I Compulsory Lectures supported by class work; Assignments Assignments (project) and class work 40%, and Mid and final Examination 60% Minimum of 85% attendance during lecture hours; and 100% attendance during practical work sessions, except for some unprecedented mishaps. Textbook: 1. J.H. Earle, Drafting Technology, 5th Edition References: 1. Giesecke, Frederick E, Technical Drawing, 12th Ed., 2005 2. Voland G.S., Modern Engineering Graphics and Design 1. 2. -
Literature
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Adama University School of Engineering and Information technologies Department of Civil Engineering IT 1201 Introduction to Computing Course Number IT 1201 Course Title Introduction to Computing Degree Program B Sc in Civil Engineering Module General Engineering Medium of instruction English Module Coordinator NN Lecturer NN ECTS Credits 5 or Cr Hr 3 Contact Hours (per week) Course Objectives & Competences to be Acquired Course Description/Course Contents Lectures Practice or Home study laboratory 2 0 3 4 To familiarize students with components of computers. To acquaint students with common terminologies used in programming To orient common and basic tools and usage of computers. Concepts of recorded programs Computer organization Operating systems Personal computer Data representation inside computers Computer arithmetic Computer networks and communications with description of modern networking technologies Introduction to compute security Computer security threats and their solutions Selected applications of personal computers Word processing, Databases, Spreadsheets using the internet societal impact of computers CAD/Graphics None I year I Compulsory Assignments 10%, Mid exam 30%, Final exam 60% Minimum of 85% Text Book Joel Adams, Larry Nyloff C+, An introduction to computing, 3rd edition, Aug. 14,2002 References: An Introduction to computer science and programming, 3rd ed. 2003 2. H.M. Dailel, P.J. Dated:- C++ How to program, prentice Hall, 5th ed. 2006, John Lewis computer science illuminated, 3rd ed. 2007 Tutorial
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Adama University School of Engineering and Information technologies Department of Civil Engineering EnLa 201 Communicative English skills Course Number EnLa 201 Course Title Communicative English Degree Program BSc in Civil Engineering Module Humanity and Language Medium of instruction English Module Coordinator NN Lecturer NN ECTS Credits 3 or Cr Hr 3 Practice or Lectures Tutorial Home study Contact Hours (per week) laboratory 3 0 0 2 Present oral reports Course Objectives Write short reports Read various materials and make their own notes The curse will include a variety of videos, oral presentations, listening exercises, discussions and pronunciation practices with peer and teacher feedback. Furthermore, it will treat the general characteristics of academic writing, and Course Description/Course encourage students to explore the grammar and style of academic writing. Contents Hence, instruction and practice in writing academic texts will be provided. In additions, the course will explore strategies of improving reading skills to help students become active readers. In connection to this, the course will provide various vocabulary learning strategies to help learners improve their vocabulary stock. Pre-requisites None Semester I/I Course status Compulsory Teaching & Learning Methods Lab and tutorials, assignments and exercises Assessment/Evaluation & Grading Speaking 15%, Reading comprehension 15%, Listening 15%, Writing 15%, final System exam 40% Attendance Requirements 85% - Adrian Doff, Teach English: A training course for teachers, 1988 CUP - Betty Schrampfer Azar Fundamentals of English Grammar, 1992 Literature Prentice Hall - Johns P. Functional English, 1984
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Course Number Course Title Degree Program Module Module Coordinator Lecturer ECTS Contact Hours (per week) Course Objectives & Competences to be Acquired Course Description/Course Contents
Pre-requisites Semester Course status Teaching & Learning Methods Assessment/Evaluation
Adama University School of Engineering and Information technologies Department of Civil Engineering Phil 101 Introduction to Logic Phil 101 Introduction to Logic B.Sc. in civil Engineering Humanity and Language NN NN 5 or CR Hr 3 Practice or Lectures Tutorial Home study laboratory 3 0 0 6 To develop the skills required to construct sound arguments of their own, To create ability to critically evaluate the arguments of others, To cultivate the habits of critical thinking and develop sensitivity to the clear and accurate use of language To make the students understand the role of the language in the logic and argument process This course emphasizes on major concepts and ideas of logic to enable learners to draw sound arguments in convincing others as well as to be convinced by others whenever they involve in arguments process. Inline with this understanding, the course will focuses on the definition of logics, meaning of arguments, types of argument, art of argument, the role of language in logic and argument process, common reasoning defects in argument fallacies, categorical syllogism, propositions and symbolic logic. Introduction: What is logic and its uses. Nature of Arguments, Define arguments, Non argument expressions, Type of arguments (Deductive and Inductive), Validity and Invalidity: Truth and Falsity, Sound and Unsound Arguments, Strength and weakness: Truth and Falsity, Cogent and unclogging arguments, Evaluating an arguments Definitions: Cognitive and Emotive meaning of terms, Intension and Extension of terms, Definitions and their purposes, Definitional Techniques, Criteria for lexical definition, Informal Fallacies: Fallacies of Relevance, Fallacies of Weak Induction, Fallacies of Presumptions, Fallacies of Ambiguity, Fallacies of Grammatical Analogy Syllogistic Logic: Categorical Propositions: Standard Form and Types, Square of Oppositions: Traditional and Modern, Role of Immediate Inference and Formal fallacies, Categories Syllogism: Standard Form, Mood and Figure, Syllogistic Rules and Formal Fallacies, Methods of Testing Validity Prepositional Logic: Compound propositions and Prepositional Connectives, Truth Functional Connectives & the Truth Values of Propositions, Prepositional Type arguments and formal fallacies, Symbolizing Prepositions and prepositional arguments, Rule for prepositional logic: rule of implication and Rule of equivalence, Natural deduction Induction: Analogy and legal and moral reasoning, Causality and Mill's Methods, Hypothetical Reasoning None II year I Compulsory Lectures supported by tutorials, assignments and Exercises Assignments 20 %, Mid-semester 30% and Final examination 50 %
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Hurley, Patrick J. " A Concise Introduction to Logic" 7th edition , Belmarnt: Wadsworth Publishing Company, 2003, 2. Copi, Irving M. and Carl Cohen " Introduction to Logic" , New York: Macmillan Publishing company 2001, 3. Fogilin, Robert J. " Understanding arguments: An Introduction to Informal Logic", New York: Harcourt Brace Jovanovich Publishing company 2001, 4. Guttenplan , Samuel" The Language of Logic" : Oxford: Blackwell Publishers, 2000, Stephen C. " The Power of Logic" Londoan and Toronto: Mayfield Publishing Company, 2000, Walelign Emiru "Freshmen Logic" ,Addis Ababa:" Commercial Printing Enterprise, 2005, Simico N. D. and G.G. James " Elementary Logic" , Belmont Ca: 2nd ed. Wadswoth Publishing Company, 1999 Course description for basic mathematics and Introduction to physics remaining
& Grading System Attendance Requirements Literature
Minimum of 85%
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Year I semester II course description
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Adama University School of Engineering and Information technologies Department of Civil Engineering EnLa 202 Basic writing skills Course Number EnLa 202 Course Title Basic writing skills Degree Program B.Sc. in Civil Engineering Module Humanities and Language Medium of instruction English Module Coordinator N.N Lecturer N.N ECTS Credits 5 or Cr Hr 3 Contact Hours (per week) Lectures Tutorial Practice or laboratory Home study 3 0 0 6 Course Objectives & English is essential for one to be able to compete internationally. After acquiring Competences mastery over English Language, students will develop confidence in them-selves. to be Acquired Hence, a course like this is most essential, On successful completion of the course, students start gaining confidence over English Language, to some extent. Course Description/Course Essential requirements for written English: Simple, Complex, and Compound Contents Sentences, Various Clauses, Punctuation, Itemizing and Paragraphing, Listening Comprehension: Exercises involving the students taking down the notes when a few topics are dictated, Essay writing: Preparing a detailed notes from a few points that are given Writing essays on given topics, Preparing a brief notes from a Detailed one: Condensing the subject matter given in a few pages to a few paragraphs, Precise writing from Essays Pre-requisites None Semester Course status Teaching & Learning Methods Assessment/Evaluation & Grading System Attendance Requirements Literature II year I Compulsory Lectures, Discussions, Reading, and Writing Practice, Assignments Assignments (three) 15%, Mid-term Examination 35%, Final Examination 50% Minimum of 85% attendance during lecture hours John Langan, College Writing Skills with Readings: Text & Student CD, 2005 Student Ed; Joseph F. Trimmer, Writing With a Purpose, Jul 13, 2005; Jeff Coghill and Stacy Magedanz, English Grammar (Cliffs Study Solver), Jun 27, 2003; National Writing Project and Carl Nagin, Because Writing Matters: Improving Student Writing in Our Schools, Feb 10, 2006; Getachew Seyoum, A Manual of Report Writing for College Students. Jimma University. IV Discourse types, 1991. Thomas E. Tyner, College Writing Basics: A Progressive Approach, Jul 1995, Stegberg C. Norman, An introductory English Grammar, New York. MC Graw Hill Book Company, 1981.
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Course Number Course Title Degree Program Module Medium of instruction Module Coordinator Lecturer ECTS Credits Contact Hours (per week) Course Objectives & Competences to be Acquired
Course Description/Course Contents
Adama University School of Engineering and Information technologies Department of Civil Engineering CvEt-201 Civic and Ethics CvEt-201 Civic and Ethics BSc in Civil Engineering Humanity and Language English NN NN 3 ECTS or Cr hr 3 Lectures Tutorial Practice or laboratory Home study 3 0 0 2 - To impart civic knowledge on various issues such as on meaning and definition of civics and ethics, Constitutionalism, Democracy, Human Rights, State, and Government etc. - To make the students clearly understand their rights and responsibilities and then exercise their rights and discharge their responsibilities. - To develop civic attitude such as Patriotism, civic mindedness, Active participation, Tolerance etc. - To develop civic skills such as accurate decision making, expression of oneself clearly and logically, Conflict resolution etc. - To make the students behave exactly as good citizens and play a crucial role in the democratization process of the state. This fundamental objective of Civic and Ethical Education is producing good citizens with higher civic qualities. Good citizen who are well aware of their rights and responsibilities as well as endowed with various type civic virtues such as active participation, tolerance, Civic mindedness etc have a lot to contribute in the process of democratization and development of their own state. In view of this, this course is designed to familiarize students with basic themes and concepts of civic and ethical education, constitutionalism, Democracy, Human Rights and some other pertinent issues in achieving the basic goal of the subject matter. The vary nature of civic education requires active participation from the part of students in various ways such as forwarding original arguments, participating in class discussions, debates, Presentation etc. . Thus students are highly expected to act accordingly for the successful delivery of the course. Introduction: Definition of Civics and Ethics, Foundations of civics and ethical education, The interdisciplinary nature of civics and ethical education Constitutional Development: Definition of Constitution Purpose and Functions of Constitution Origin and development of Constitution, USA and UK Constitutional experiences of Ethiopia, Pre-1931 The first written constitution of Ethiopia -1931 The revised constitution of PDRE( Derg Era 1974-1991) The Charter of the TGE (1991-1995), The constitution of FDRE The Concept of Democracy: Definitions of Democracy and Democratic Values Page 36
Principles of Democracy Democratic Rights as enshrined in FDRE Constitution Traditional Political Institutions in Ethiopia (Gada System, Political system of Kafa and Wolyita) The State, Government and Citizenship: Origin essence and essential elements of state Types and functions of state Essence, purpose and forms of Government What is Citizenship Citizenship Defined Citizenship and ways of acquiring/loosing Citizenship Meaning and Nature of Fundamental Human Rights: Human Rights defined Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) Human Rights of Women and Children Problems in International Protection of Human Rights Human Rights in FDRE Constitution Ethical Issues: Define Ethics Ethics and Moral Responsibility Professional Ethics Field Specific Ethical Values International Relations: Definition and Historical Development Approaches and Theories Structure of International Relations Review of the foreign policy of Ethiopia Contemporary Global Issues Corruption: Causes, Manifestations, Remedies None I/I Compulsory Lectures supported by tutorials, assignments and Exercises Assignments 20 %, Mid-semester 30% and Final examination 50 % Minimum of 85% Chekki Don, Particapatory Democracy in Action" International Profiles of Community Devt. New Delhi, 1999 ames and Clapham," Constitution Development of Ethiopia" Vol. ii Faculty of Law, Haile Selassie University , 1985 May Philip " Moral Education School" London 1980 The Constitution of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia, August 21, 1995 Universal Declaration of Human Rights : Adopted by the UN General Assembly in 1948 Fasil Nahum " A Constitution of Nations, Nationalities
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Adama University School of Engineering and Information technologies Department of Civil Engineering Math 131 Applied Mathematics I Course Number Math 131 Course Title Applied Mathematics I Degree Program BSc in Civil Engineering Module Basic Engineering Medium of instruction English Module Coordinator N.N. Lecturer N.N ECTS Credits 6 or Cr Hr 4 Contact Hours (per week) Lectures Tutorial Practice or laboratory 4 2 0 Course Objectives & Competences to be Acquired Course Description/Course Contents Pre-requisites Semester Course status Teaching & Learning Methods Assessment/Evaluation & Grading System Attendance Requirements
Home study 6
To equip students with basic mathematical techniques of calculus and vector algebra and help them develop skill build-up in mathematical analysis for solving engineering problems. Vectors; Matrices, Determinants, systems of linear equations; Some Transcendental functions with inverses; Derivative & its application, Integrations. Vectors; Matrices, Determinants , systems of linear equations; Transcendental functions with inverses; Derivative & its application. Integrations; None I year I Compulsory Lecture supported by tutorials, group discussion, questioning and answering. Assignments 10%; Mid examination 30%; Final examination 60%. Minimum of 80% attendance during lecture hours 100% attendance during tutorial hours.
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Adama University School of Engineering and Information technologies Department of Civil Engineering IT 1202 Fundamentals of Computer Programming Course Number IT 1202 Course Title Fundamentals of Computer Programming Degree Program B.Sc. in Civil Engineering Module General Engineering Medium of instruction English Module Coordinator N.N. Lecturer N.N. ECTS Credits 5 ECTS or Cr hr 2 Lectures Tutorial Practice or laboratory Home study Contact Hours (per week) 2 0 3 4 Students shall learn: Number representation in computers. Fundamental programming concepts Course Objectives & Data types. Competences to be Acquired Program control statements. Intrinsic and user-defined subprograms. How to program in some languages such as FORTRAN, C. Introduction to computers: hardware, software, Number representation in computers: fixed and floatingpoint numbers, Fundamental programming concepts: program organization, modularity in programming, algorithms, flow Course Description/Course charts, Data types: intrinsic and user-defined data types, variables, Contents initialization, assignment statements, control statements, loops, Input and output statements; files for input and output, Intrinsic and user-defined subprograms. Possible language: FORTRAN (latest version) or C. Pre-requisites None Semester II/Year I Status of Course Compulsory Teaching & Learning Methods lectures, tutorial, lab. Exercices Assessment/Evaluation & Grading - Assignment and Mid Exam 40% - Final Examination 60% System - Minimum of 75% during lecture. - 100% attendance during practical work Attendance Requirements session. 1. Stephen, J. Chapman. (2003). Fortran 90/95 for Scientists and Engineers Literature 2. Brain, D.H. (1996). Fortran 90 for Scientists and Engineers 3. Smith, I.M. (1995). Programming in Fortran 90 Introduction to Physics, general engineering skills II and General Chemistry are remain
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Year II semester II to Year V semester I course descriptions
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Course Title Course Number Degree Program Module Medium of instruction Competency Area Competency area coordinator Lecturer ECTS Credits Contact Hours (per week) Course Aim Course Objectives
Adama University School of Engineering and Information technologies Department of Civil Engineering Engineering Mechanics-I ( Statics) CEng 2001 B.Sc. in Civil Engineering Basic Engineering English
N.N. 5 ECTS or CRHR 3 Lectures 2
Tutorial 3
Practice or laboratory 0
Home study 4
Course description
Course outline
Course objective and outcomes: Up on successful completion of the course, students will be able to: Distinguish between concurrent, coplanar and space force systems, The resultant of coplanar and space force systems, Draw free body diagrams, Analyze reactions and pine forces induce in coplanar and space systems using equilibrium equations and free body diagrams, Determine the centroid and center of mass of plane areas & volumes, Represent distributed force with equivalent resultant force which has the same effect as the distributed forces, Determine fraction forces and their influence up on equilibrium of a systems, Apply sound analytical techniques and logical procedure in the solution of engineering problems Statics of particles: Resultants of coplanar and none-coplanar force systems, Equitation of equilibrium for coplanar and none-coplanar force systems. Statics of rigid bodies: Equilibrium of simple structures: trusses beams, frames and machines. Analysis of structures (truss, Frames and machines). Centroid & center of gravity, moment of inertial. Force in beams: shear force & bending moment diagrams. Static friction. 1. BASICS OF STATICS 1.1. Introduction 1.2. Basic Concepts in Mechanics 1.3. Scalars and Vectors 1.4. Newtons Laws 1.5. Free Body Diagram 2. FORCE SYSTEMS 2.1. Introduction 2.2. Coplanar Force Systems (2-D) 2.2.1. Resolution of a Force 2.2.2. Moment, Couple & Force-Couple systems 2.2.3. Resultants 2.3. Non-Coplanar Force Systems (3-D) 2.3.1. Resolution of a Force 2.3.2. Moment, Couple & Force-Couple systems 2.3.3. Resultants 3. EQUILIBRIUM 3.1. Introduction 3.2. Equilibrium in Two-Dimensions Page 41
3.3. Equilibrium in Three-Dimensions 4. ANALYSIS OF STRUCTURES 4.1. Introduction 4.2 Trusses 4.2.1. Plane Trusses 4.2.1.1. Method of Joints 4.2.1.2. Method of Sections 4.3. Pin-ended Multi-Force Structures 4.3.1. Frames 5. DISTRIBUTED FORCES 5.1. Introduction 5.2. Center of Gravity, Center of Mass & Centroids 5.3. Composite bodies 6. AREA MOMENTS OF INERTIA 6.1. Introduction 6.2. Composite Areas 6.3. Parallel axis Theorem 7. FRICTION 7.1. Introduction 7.2. Types of Friction 7.3. Dry Friction None Phys 101 None II / I Compulsory Lectures supported by class work; Assignments Lectures:32hrs, Tutorials: 48 hrs 3. Assignment, quiz, mid and final exam. Assignments (quiz) 15% Mid Examination 35% Final Examination 50% Minimum of 85% attendance during lecture hours; and 100% attendance during practical work sessions, except for some unprecedented mishaps. Textbook: 1. Engineering Mechanics (Statics) by J.L. Meriam, 5th edition 2002, Macmillan Publishing company, New work 2. R.C HIBBELER, Engineering Mechanics, 1991, Macmillan Publishing company, New work References: 1. Mechanics for Engineers by Negussie Tebege 2. Vector Mechanics for Engineers by P.Beer. Curriculum for undergraduate regular civil engineering program Page 42 1. 2. 3. -
Lab exercise Pre-requisites Co-requisites Year/Semester Course status Teaching & Learning Methods Assessment & evaluation Grading System
Attendance Requirements
Literature
Adama University School of Engineering and Information technologies Department of Civil Engineering Construction Materials CEng 2003 B.Sc. in Civil Engineering Construction Technology English
Tutorial 0
Home study 4
At the end of the course students will be able to:
Understand different types of construction materials and able to test the strength. Understand laboratory report writing procedures.
Course description
Understand Properties, strength, classifications of fresh concrete Classifications of construction materials, mechanical properties, Classification, Selection and Application of stone in buildings. Manufacture of bricks: classification, Qualities, Test on Bricks .Light weight concrete blocks. Classification of mortar:Preparation, Selection and Tests for mortars. Manufacture of cement, types of cement. Concrete; Mix-design, Types of aggregates, Admixtures. Properties of fresh concrete. Properties of hardened concrete,- Slump Test , Vebe test - Flow test - Compacting factor, curing techniques, concrete admixtures. Types of concrete. Timber & timber products: plywood, wood panels, veneers, metals: properties of steel and aluminum alloys, plastics, clay tiles, glasses, ceramics, building blocks.
Course outline
1. Introduction
Classification of construction materials, Properties of materials, Mechanical properties, Test for mechanical properties.
2. cementing materials
3. mortar : Classification of mortar , Preparation , Selection of mortar Tests for mortars 4. concrete Concrete Making Materials: Aggregates , Basic Characteristics ,Types of aggregates, Admixtures, Properties of fresh concrete Properties of hardened concrete, Slump Test, Vebe test, Flow test , Compacting factor test, Types of Concrete, Mix design 5. building stones Classification, Selection, Application of stone in buildings, Requirement and testing of stones, Deterioration and preservation of stone work, Artificial stones. 6. bricks and building blocks
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Lime, Gypsum, Portland cements: Manufacture of cement, Types of cement and Characteristics.
Manufacture of bricks , classification , Qualities, Test on Bricks, Fire bricks, building blocks types and uses ,joist and filter blocks , Curved shell units, Light weight concrete blocks. 7. timber Market forms, Industrial timber, Plywood, Veneer, Panels of laminates, Steel -Composition, Mechanical treatment, Paints, Vanishes, Distempers. 8. metals Classification of metals: ferrous metals, alloys and steels, Steel products Corrosion and its prevention, Tension & compression tests 9. special materials Glass, Ceramics , Sealants for joints , Sheets for pitched
roof coverings , Fiber glass reinforced plastic, Clay products Lab exercise Pre-requisites Co-requisites Year/Semester Course status Teaching & Learning Methods Assessment & evaluation Grading System 48Hrs. None None II / I Compulsory Lectures supported by class work; Assignments Lectures:32hrs, Tutorials: 48 hrs 1. Assignment, quiz, lab report, mid and final exam. Assignments (quiz) 10% Lab report 15% Mid Examination 35% Final Examination 40% Minimum of 85% attendance during lecture hours; and 100% attendance during practical work sessions, except for some unprecedented mishaps. Textbooks: 1. 2. 4. 5. -
Literature
Waton, Construction Materials & processes.1986. Mitchells, Materials. G.D. Taylor and B. J smith, Materials in construction, 1985. Neil Jachson, civil Engineering Materials, 5th edition, 1996 R. K. Gupta, Civil Engineering Materials and construction practices, join brothers publishing company. B. C PUNMIA, Basic civil engineering,2008, LAXMT Publisher John Newman, Advanced concrete technology, 2003
M. S. Shaethy, Concrete technology, 1982
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Course Title Course Number Degree Program Module Medium of instruction Competency Area Competency area coordinator Lecturer ECTS Credits Contact Hours (per week) Course Aim Course Objectives Course description
Adama University School of Engineering and Information technologies Department of Civil Engineering Engineering Geology CEng 2005 B.Sc. in Civil Engineering Basics for Geotechnics English
Tutorial 0
Home study 4
The student shall learn the fundamentals of applied geology and importance of geology in civil engineering design. Introduction: The earth & its interior, Geology & its applied branch, Importance of geology in Civil Engineering. Minerals & rocks: Classification & types of minerals, rock forming minerals, types of rocks. Geologic structures and their effect on structures: Folds, faults and joints. Weathering and its implication: physical, chemical, biological weathering. Earthquake and seismic design: Causes & classification of earthquakes, Effects of earthquakes, precautionary measures. Geological investigation: Phases and methods of investigation, geological considerations in structures (dams, reservoirs, tunnels, road &bridges, buildings)
1. Introduction (3hrs) 1.1. The Earth 1.1.1. Origin and History of the Earth 1.1.2. Age of the Earth and Approaches to Determine Age of the Earth 1.1.3. The Earth, Then and Now 1.2. Interior of the Earth 1.2.1. Structure and Composition of Interior of the Earth 1.2.2. Sources of Heat in the Interior of the Earth 1.3. Geology 1.3.1. Definition Of the Science of Geology 1.4. Applied Branches of Geology 1.5. Importance of Geology in Civil Engineering 2. Minerals and Rocks (6hrs) 2.1. Minerals 2.1.1. Definition 2.1.2. Properties Of Minerals Used for Mineral Identification in the Field 2.1.3. Basis of Classification and Types of Minerals 2.1.4. Rock Forming Minerals 2.2. Rocks 2.2.1. Definition 2.2.2. Major Types of Rocks
Course outline
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2.2.2.1. Igneous Rocks 2.2.2.2. Sedimentary Rocks 2.2.2.3. Metamorphic rocks 2.2.3. Rock Cycle 3. Geologic Structures(3hrs) 3.1. Definition 3.2. Mechanism of Rock Deformation 3.2.1. Stress and Strain 3.3. Factors That Control Rock Deformation Behavior 3.4. Types of Geologic Structures 3.4.1. Ductile Folds 3.4.2. Brittle Fractures 3.4.2.1. Faults 3.4.2.2. Joints 3.4.3. Sedimentary Bedding planes 3.4.4. Metamorphic Foliation surfaces 3.5. Attitude of Beds 3.6. Effects of Geological Structures on Engineering Structures 4. Weathering (3hrs) 4.1. Definition of Weathering 4.2. Processes of Weathering 4.3. Agents of Weathering 4.4. Major Types of Weathering 4.4.1. Physical Weathering 4.4.2. Chemical Weathering 4.4.3. Biological or Organic Weathering 4.5. Factors Affecting rate of Weathering 4.6. Effect of Physical weathering on chemical weathering and vice versa 4.7. Implication of Weathering on Engineering Structures 5. Earth Quake and Seismic Design (3hrs) 5.1. Definition of an Earth Quake 5.2. Major Types of Earthquake waves 5.2.1. Body waves 5.2.2. Surface waves 5.3. Understanding Vibration Instrumentation 5.4. Earth Quake Strength Records And Interpretation 5.5. Locating The Source Of An Earthquake 5.6. Effects of an Earth Quake 5.7. Mitigation or Precautionary Measures to be Taken for Earth Quake 5.8. Earthquake Prediction 5.8.1. Long-Term Prediction 5.8.2. Short term Prediction 5.9. Seismic Design 6. Engineering Geological Investigations (4hrs) 6.1. Phases of Geological Investigations 6.2. Methods of Geological Investigations 6.3. Geological Considerations in Construction of Engineering Structures (Dam and other Reservoir, Tunnel, Airport, Road and Railway, Bridge, Building) 6.3.1. Geological Considerations in Dam and other Reservoir Construction 6.3.2. Geological Considerations in Tunnel Construction
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Construction Materials [2 hrs] 7.1 Construction materials in engineering (Quarry site selection) 7.2 Test of construction materials (Construction Material Reserve
Estimation)
8. Tutorials in Engineering Geology [8 hrs] 8.1 8.2 Engineering geological map Exercises related to orientations of discontinuities in rocks (projections and rose diagrams) 8.3 8.4 8.5 Rock mass rating and RQD exercises Others tutorials of choice, video shows on engineering works Study tour to engineering projects
None None None II / I Compulsory Lectures supported by class work; Assignments Lectures:32hrs, Tutorials: 48 hrs 1. Assignment, quiz, lab report, mid and final exam. 1. 2. 3. Assignments (quiz) 20% Mid Examination 30% Final Examination 50% Minimum of 85% attendance during lecture hours; and 100% attendance during practical work sessions, except for some unprecedented mishaps.
Literature
Textbooks:
Asfawossen Asrat (2006) Introduction to Physical Geology, AAU Printing Press, Addis Ababa, 277P Bell F.G (2007) Engineering Geology, 2/e. Butterworth Heinemann Calvin J.Konya, and Edward J. Walter, (1991) Rock Blasting and Over break Control, Publication No. FHWA-HI-92-001, U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Highway Administration Office of Implementation 6300 Georgetown Pike. McLean, Virginia 22101, 434p Plummer, C. C., Mc Geary, D., Carlson, D. H. (2001) Physical Geology 8th Ed. McGraw-Hill, New York, 578P E-book
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Adama University School of Engineering and Information technologies Department of Civil Engineering Applied MathematicsII Math 132 B.Sc. in Civil Engineering Basic Engineering English NN N.N. 6 ECTS or CRHR4 Lectures 4
Tutorial 2
Home study 6
Students shall understand the principles of sequence and series, definition and operation of power series, principles of Fourier series, calculus of differential equations, and integral calculus of functions of several variables. Sequence and Series Power Series Fourier Series Differential Calculus of Functions of Several Variables Integral Calculus of Functions of Several Variables
Course outline Lab exercise Pre-requisites Co-requisites Year/Semester Course status Teaching & Learning Methods Assessment & evaluation Grading System None Math 131 None II / I Compulsory Lectures supported by class work; Assignments Lectures:64hrs, Tutorials: 32 hrs 2. Assignment, quiz, lab report, mid and final exam. 4. 5. 6. Assignments (quiz) 20% Mid Examination 35% Final Examination 45% Minimum of 85% attendance during lecture hours; and 100% attendance during practical work sessions, except for some unprecedented mishaps.
Literature
Textbooks: References:
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Adama University School of Engineering and Information technologies Department of Civil Engineering Surveying I GeoEng 2201 B.Sc. in Civil Engineering Basic Engineering English NN N.N. 5ECTS or CRHR3 Lectures 2
Tutorial 0
Home study 3
Course description
Course outline
Up on successful completion of the course, students will be able to: explain the basic concepts of surveying, its applications or/and importance as well its different branches care for and use basic surveying instruments understand units of measurements , the meaning of, (representation and types) Scales , precision, accuracy, Errors and mistakes identify typical sources of systematic errors in taping and calculate the corrections for incorrect tape length identify and/or use field techniques to minimize random errors in measurements of horizontal angles and horizontal reduce measurements of a differential leveling survey and adjust computed elevations using proportional methods of sight distance or instrument set-ups distinguish between bearing angles, azimuth angle, zenith angles, nadir angles, interior angles to the right or left and deflection angles to the right or left reduce and adjust measurements of a closed traverse using the compass rule compute traverse station coordinates using the direct method and calculate traverse area using the method of coordinates Basic Concept; Principles; basic measurement statistics; orientation and introduction in proper field surveying theory and techniques. Subject areas include taping, tape corrections, differential leveling, angle measurements, traversing, area, and coordinate computations, traverse adjustments. 1. Basic Concept: Introduction, The art and Science of Surveying, Primary divisions of surveying, Importance of Surveying, Surveying Applications, Classification of survey based on instruments used, Basic Measurements in Surveying. 2. Units of Measurements and Theory of Measurement: Introduction to Units of Measurements, SI Unit for Distance Measurement, SI Unit for Angle Measurement, SI unit for Area Measurement, SI Unit for Volume Measurement, Conversion of Units, Conversion of length units, Conversion of area units, Conversion of volume units, Conversion of angle units, Scale 3. Tapping: Introduction, Tapes, Taping Accessories, Taping Horizontal Distance over Level Ground, Taping Horizontal Distance over Sloping Group, Taping Slope Distance, Corrections for systematic errors in Taping, Length correction, Temperature correction, Page 49
Sage correction, Tension correction 4. Measuring Vertical Distance: Introduction to Leveling, Leveling Instruments, Principle of Direct Leveling, Terms used in leveling, Basic definitions, Levels, Differential Leveling, Theory of spirit leveling, Definitions, Differential Leveling described, Common Leveling mistakes, Precision of Differential Leveling, Profile leveling, Cross section leveling 5. Angles and Directions: Introduction, Angle measuring instruments, Preparing Theodolite for measurement, Types of horizontal angle, Direction, Bearing and Azimuth, Magnetic Declination 6. Traversing , Traversing, Introduction, Types of traverse, Traverse Computation and Adjustment, Closed-rout traverse (link traverse), Loop traverse, Area calculation by coordinate method Laboratory Exercises: Equipment & practice field orientation: Distances by pacing, Taping, Introduction to EDM, Differential leveling, Horizontal angle measurement, Traverse computations, 1. Required Equipment: Theodolite, Total station, tripod, prism pole with prism, clip board, fiberglass tape (20/30 m), 3m tape, 30-m steel tape with reel, tension handle, tape clamp, chaining pins (11) with ring , range poles (2), automatic level, leveling rod, hand level, rod level.
Hammer, thermometer, barroom
48Hrs None None II / I Compulsory Lectures supported by class work; Assignments Lectures:64hrs, Tutorials: 32 hrs 1. Assignment, quiz, lab report, mid and final exam. 2. 3. 4. 5. Assignments (quiz) 20% Lab Assignment ( Mid Examination 30% Final Examination 50% Minimum of 85% attendance during lecture hours; and 100% attendance during practical work sessions, except for some unprecedented mishaps.
Literature
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Adama University School of Engineering and Information technologies Department of Civil Engineering Introduction to Economics Econ 101 B.Sc. in Civil Engineering Basic Engineering English NN N.N. 3ECTS or CRHR3 Lectures 3
Tutorial 0
Home study 2
Engineering of any Projects lies in Safety, Strength, Durability, and Economy. Hence, all students of Civil Engineering need the Basics of Economics., After completing the study of this course; they will be in a position to apply the Fundamentals of Economics.
Interest and Interest Rates, Compound and Simple Interest, Effective and Nominal Interest Rates, Continuous Compounding, Cash Flow Analysis. Comparison Methods: Relations Among Projects, Minimum Acceptable Rate of Return (MARR), Present-Worth Analysis and Annual Worth (AW) Comparisons. Payback Period, The Internal Rate of Return, Rate of Return and Present/Annual Worth Methods Compared, Depreciation and Depreciation Accounting, Taxes, Inflation, Benefit-Cost Ratios, sensitivity analysis
Course outline Lab exercise Pre-requisites Co-requisites Year/Semester Course status Teaching & Learning Methods Assessment & evaluation Grading System None None None II / I Compulsory Lectures supported by class work; Assignments Lectures:64hrs, Tutorials: 32 hrs 1. Assignment, quiz, lab report, mid and final exam. 2. Mini Project 20% 3. Mid Examination 30% 4. Final Examination 50% Minimum of 85% attendance during lecture hours; and 100% attendance during practical work sessions, except for some unprecedented mishaps.
Literature
Textbooks: Text Book:

1. Global engineering economics: financial decision making for engineers / Xiall M. Fraser ... [et al.]. 4th edition (2009).
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References: Ayele Kuris, Introduction to Economics, 2001., Liberman, Marc and Hill, Robert E., Introduction to Economics 2nd ed., 2005., Begg, Fischer & Dornbusch , Economics, 8th ,ed, 2005., Engineering Economy, Tenth edition, E. Paul DeGarmo, William., G. Sullivan, James A. Bontadelli, Elin M. Wicks., Richard E. Carmichael, Economics for Everyone: An Introduction to Economics, 2006., William D. Rohlf, Introduction to Economic Reasoning (7th Edition) (Addison-Wesley Series in Economics), Feb 20, 2007., Marc Lieberman and Robert E. Hall, Introduction to Economics (with InfoTrac ), 2004
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Adama University School of Engineering and Information technologies Department of Civil Engineering Scientific and Technical Report Writing Eng 201 B.Sc. in Civil Engineering Basic Engineering English NN N.N. 3 ECTS or CRHR2 Lectures 2
Tutorial 0
Home study 2
Students shall develop good technical report and paper/thesis writing skills, analysis and data interpretation techniques, and research methodologies. Historical development. General features of a report. Editing and style in technical Report Writing. Creating Effective documents. Technical report as a specialized branch of communication. Types of reports. Visual displays and presentations. The nature of research. Research Methods. Data Collection. Analysis and interpretation of data. None EnLa 202 None II / I Compulsory Lectures supported by class work; Project work Lectures:32hrs, Tutorials: 0 hrs 1. Project work, mid and final exam. 2. 3. Project and Mid exam 50% Final Examination 50% Minimum of 85% attendance during lecture hours; and 100% attendance during practical work sessions, except for some unprecedented mishaps.
Course outline Lab exercise Pre-requisites Co-requisites Year/Semester Course status Teaching & Learning Methods Assessment & evaluation Grading System Attendance Requirements
Literature
textbooks:
Flick, U. (2002). An Introduction to Qualitative Research. London:
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Adama University School of Engineering and Information technologies Department of Civil Engineering Strength of Materials CEng 2002 B.Sc. in Civil Engineering Basic Engineering English NN N.N. 5 ECTS or CRHR4 Lectures 3
Tutorial 3
Home study 4
The objective of the course is to develop & apply analytical methods for determine the mechanical behavior of deformable bodies (stress, strain, deflections) subjected to various types of loading.
Course description
Up on successful completion of the course, students will be able to:

Course outline
Compute stress and strains in simple members subjected to axial loading, thermal stresses, and torsion, bending and combined loadings. Draw shears force and bending moment diagrams of beams. Determine deflection of beams. Compute buckling load of columns
1. Mechanical properties of materials 2. Tension and compression 2.1. Introductions 2.2. Stress and strain 2.2.1. Normal stress 2.2.2. Normal strain 2.2.3. Stress strain relation (diagram) 2.3. Poissons ration 2.4. Volumetric strain 2.5. Analysis of bars of varying section 2.5.1. Analysis of bars of uniformly tapering circular rod 2.5.2. Analysis of bars of uniformly tapering rectangular bar 2.6. Analysis of bars of composite section 2.7. Thermal stresses 2.9. Statically indeterminate axial members 2.9. Shear strain
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2.10. Factor of safety Torsion 3.1. Introduction 3.2. Torsion for circular shaft 3.3. Non uniform torsion 3.4. Statically indeterminate torsion members Shear and bending moment in beam 4.1.Introduction 4.2.Shear force and bending moment 4.3.Shear force and bending moment diagram 4.4.Relationship between load, shear and bending Flexure and shear stresses in beam 5.1.Introduction 5.2.Normal stresses in beam 5.3.Shear stresses in beam 5.4.Stress in beam under axial load combined with bending Combined stresses 6.1.Introduction 6.2.Combined stress equations 6.3.Mohr circle Deflection 7.1.Introduction 7.2.Direct integration method 7.3.Moment area method 7.4.Conjugate beam method Column 8.1.Introduction 8.2.Axially Loaded Columns 8.3.Columns with Pinned Ends 8.4.Columns With Other Support Conditions 8.5.Effective Lengths of Columns 8.6.Eccentrically Loaded Columns
None CEng 2001 None II / II Compulsory Lectures supported by class work; Assignments Lectures:48hrs, Tutorials: 48 hrs 1. Assignment, quiz, lab report, mid and final exam. 2. 3. 4. Assignments (quiz) 15% Mid Examination 35% Final Examination 50% Minimum of 85% attendance during lecture hours; and 100% attendance during practical work sessions, except for some unprecedented mishaps. Page 55
Literature
Textbooks:
Gere and Temeshonko, mechanics of material.

References:
Ferdinand P.Beers & E Russell, mechanics of material P.Boresi, Advancedmechanics of marerials William A.Nash, Theory and problems of strength of materials
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Adama University School of Engineering and Information technologies Department of Civil Engineering Surveying II GeoEng 2202 B.Sc. in Civil Engineering Basic Engineering English NN N.N. 5ECTS or CRHR3 Lectures 2
Tutorial 0
Home study 4
Course description
Students shall learn basic theories of contours and digital terrain model and be able to demonstrate an ability to produce field topographic maps. The students shall also understand the fundamentals of engineering survey, GPS, topographic survey, Photogrammetric, GIS and remote sensing. Contour lines and Digital Terrain Model Engineering surveys and setting out GPS surveying Topographic surveys and mapping Principles of Photogrammetry GIS Introduction to remote serving Field practice. 2. Required Equipment: Theodolite, Total station, tripod, prism pole with prism, clip board, fiberglass tape (20/30 m), 3m tape, 30-m steel tape with reel, tension handle, tape clamp, chaining pins (11) with ring , range poles (2), automatic level, leveling rod, hand level, rod level.
Course outline
Hammer, thermometer, barom
48Hrs GEng 2201 None II / II Compulsory Lectures supported by class work; Assignments Lectures:32hrs, Tutorials: 48 hrs 1. Assignment, quiz, lab report, mid and final exam. 2. 3. 4. 5. Assignments (quiz) 10% Lab 30% Mid Examination 30% Final Examination 30% Page 57
Minimum of 85% attendance during lecture hours; and 100% attendance during practical work sessions, except for some unprecedented mishaps.
Literature
Textbooks: 1. Wolf, P.R. and Brinker, R.C. (2006). Elementary Surveying, 9/e, Prentice Hall.
2. Chambers, R.L. and Skinner, C.J. Analysis of Survey Data, 2003. Wiley & Sons.
References:
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Adama University School of Engineering and Information technologies Department of Civil Engineering Hydraulics I CENG 2004 B.Sc. in Civil Engineering Basic Engineering English NN N.N. 5ECTS or CRHR3 Lectures 2
Tutorial 0
Home study 4
Course outline
Students shall learn the fundamental concepts of fluid mechanics and be able to understand the basic laws of physical science which govern the mechanics of fluid flow. Properties of fluids. Hydrostatics: Eulers basic equation, relative equilibrium. Hydrostatic forces on plane and curved surfaces. Buoyancy and stability of floating bodies. Kinematics of fluid flow. Flow-net analysis. Continuity and Bernoullis equations. Impulse and momentum principle and its applications. Boundary layer theory: concepts, growth, energy and momentum thickness, laminar sub-layer. CHATER ONE 1.1. Introduction CHAPTER TWO FLUID PROPERTIES 2.0 Properties of fluids 2.1 General description 2.2 Physical Properties 2.3 Pressure, compressibility & Elasticity 2.4 Surface tension & capillarity CHAPTER THREE HYDROSTATICS OF FLUIDS 3.0 Introduction 3.1 Hydrostatic pressure at a point 3.2 Basic Equation of Hydrostatics 3.3 Measurement of pressure 3.4 Hydrostatic pressure on plane & curved Surfaces 3.4.1 Hydrostatic forces on plane Surfaces: 3.4.2 Hydrostatic forces on curved surfaces 3.5 Buoyancy & Stability of Floating & Submerged bodies Page 59
3.6 Relative Equilibrium of fluids CHAPTER FOUR KINEMATICS OF FLUID FLOW 4.0 Introduction 4.1 Dimensions of Flow 4.2 Describing the pattern of flow 4.3 Types of flow 4.4 Continuity equation 4.5 Stream function & Velocity potential 4.6 Flow Nets & Its uses CHAPTER FIVE DYNAMICS OF FLUID FLOW 5.0. Introduction 5.1. Forces influencing fluid motion 5.2 Equation of Motion 5.3 Hydraulics grade line & Energy grade line Impulse momentum equation Lab exercise Pre-requisites Co-requisites Year/Semester Course status Teaching & Learning Methods Assessment & evaluation Grading System 48Hrs CENG 2001 & Math 131 None II / II Compulsory Lectures supported by class work; Assignments Lectures:32hrs, Tutorials: 48 hrs 1. Assignment, quiz, lab report, mid and final exam. 2. 3. 4. 5. Assignments (quiz)10% Lab 15% Mid Examination 30% Final Examination 45% Minimum of 85% attendance during lecture hours; and 100% attendance during practical work sessions, except for some unprecedented mishaps.
Literature
Textbooks: . Fluid mechanics, 9th eddition, Streeter, Wylie, Bedford References: 1. Fluid Mechanics & Hydraulics, Schaums Outlines 2. Hydraulics in civil Engineering, Andrew Chadwick & John Morfett 3. Introduction to fluid mechanics, 3rd ed. Robert W. Fox, Allan T,Mc Donald 4. Fluid mechanics for civil Engineering, S, I. Ed 5. Any Fluid mechanics or Handbook of Hydraulics can be referred like Jain, Bansal etc.
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Adama University School of Engineering and Information technologies Department of Civil Engineering Probability and Statistics Stat 231 B.Sc. in Civil Engineering Basic Engineering English NN N.N. 5ECTS or CRHR3 Lectures 2
Tutorial 3
Home study 4
The student shall master the fundamentals of Probability and statistics theories. Introduction to probability theory. Random variables and random distribution. Discrete and continuous density functions. Bivariate distribution. Introduction to statistics. Frequency distributions. Measures of central distribution and dispersion. Regression and correlation coefficients. None None None II / II Compulsory Lectures supported by class work; Assignments Lectures:32hrs, Tutorials: 48 hrs 1. Assignment, quiz, lab report, mid and final exam. Assignments (quiz) 15% Mid Examination 35% Final Examination 50% Minimum of 85% attendance during lecture hours; and 100% attendance during practical work sessions, except for some unprecedented mishaps. Textbooks: 1. Devore, Jay L., (2007). Probability and Statistics for Engineering and the Sciences, 5th Edition, Duxbury Press. 2. 3. 4. -
Course outline Lab exercise Pre-requisites Co-requisites Year/Semester Course status Teaching & Learning Methods Assessment & evaluation Grading System
Literature
2. Ang, Alfredo H-S. and Tang, Wilson H., (2001). Probability Concepts in Engineering Planning and Design: Volume I Basic Principles, John Wiley &
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Adama University School of Engineering and Information technologies Department of Civil Engineering Engineeering Mechanics-II(Dynamics) MEng 1062 B.Sc. in Civil Engineering Basic Engineering English NN N.N. 5ECTS or CRHR3 Lectures 2
Tutorial 3
Home study 4
Course description
Students shall understand basic principles governing motion of objects, appropriate physical models representing physical systems, appropriate coordinate system & analysis of motion variables, and deriving equation of motion relating forces acting and resulting motion Introduction basic concepts and equations motion. Kinematics of particles. Kinetics of particles. Kinematics of rigid bodies. Kinetics of rigid bodies.
Course outline Lab exercise Pre-requisites Co-requisites Year/Semester Course status Teaching & Learning Methods Assessment & evaluation Grading System None CEng2001 None II / II Compulsory Lectures supported by class work; Assignments Lectures:32hrs, Tutorials: 48 hrs 5. Assignment, quiz, lab report, mid and final exam. Assignments (quiz) 15% Mid Examination 35% Final Examination 50% Minimum of 85% attendance during lecture hours; and 100% attendance during practical work sessions, except for some unprecedented mishaps. Textbooks: 1. Meriam, J.L. and Kraige, L.G. (2006), Engineering Mechanics (Dynamics), 6th edition, Wiley. 2. Beer, F. P., Johnston, R.E. Jr. , and et al. (2006), Vector Mechanics for Engineers, Dynamics, 8th edition, McGraw-Hill Science/Engineering/Math. 6. 7. 8. -
Literature
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Adama University School of Engineering and Information technologies Department of Civil Engineering Applied Mathematics III Math 231 B.Sc. in Civil Engineering Basic Engineering English NN N.N. 6ECTS or CRHR4 Lectures 4
Tutorial 2
Home study 6
Objective The aim of this course is to equip students with tools for solving ODEs and PDEs. Moreover, they will be exposed to treatment of Complex Numbers and Analysis of Functions of Complex Numbers. Ordinary Differential Equations (ODE): DE of First Order, DE of Second Order (Linear) Vector Analysis: Vector Differential Calculus, Linear and Surface Integral Complex Analysis: Complex Analytical Function, Complex Integrals, Taylor and Laurent Series Integration by the method of Residue
Course description
Course outline Lab exercise Pre-requisites Co-requisites Year/Semester Course status Teaching & Learning Methods Assessment & evaluation Grading System Attendance Requirements () Literature NONE Math 132 None III/ I Compulsory Lectures supported by class work; Assignments Lectures:32hrs, Tutorials: 48 hrs 1. Assignment, quiz, mid and final exam. - Assignment and Mid Exam 40% - Final Examination 60% Minimum of 75% during lectures - 100% during practical exercises & tutorials. Textbooks: 1. Erwin Kreyszig (2005). Advanced Engineering Mathematics. 9th edition, Wiley. 2. Ellis, R. and Gulick, D. (1998). Calculus with Analytic Geometry, 5th edition. Harcourt. 3. Stewart, J. (2002), Calculus, 5th edition, Brooks Cole.
4. Churchil, R.V. (2003). Complex Variables and Application. 7/e. McGraw Hill
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Adama University School of Engineering and Information technologies Department of Civil Engineering Soil Mechanics I CEng 3001 B.Sc. in Civil Engineering Basic Engineering English NN N.N. 5ECTS or CRHR3 Lectures 2
Tutorial 0
Home study 4
Course description
Course outline
The student shall be able to: describe and classify soils, determine the rate of flow of water through soils, Calculate stresses in soils from external loads and determine effective stresses, calculate flow and pore water pressure under and within earth structures, Determine the stability of simple geotechnical systems subjected to two dimensional flow of water, Calculate one-dimensional consolidation settlement and time rate of settlement Definitions, origin & formation of soils, Physical Characteristics of Soils: weight volume relation, index properties, consistency, etc, Hydraulic properties of soils: Capillarity and surface tension, Darcys low, permeability, flow net & seepage analysis, critical hydraulic gradient & piping, Stresses, Strains, and Elastic Deformations of Soils, Compaction, One-dimensional Consolidation Settlement of Fine Soils, Laboratory tests: specific gravity, grain size analysis, Atterberg limits, permeability, 1D consolidation, Procter test, Chapter-1 Introduction Definitions, origin & formation of soils, Chapter - 2 Physical Characteristics of Soils: 2.1 Phase Relationships 2.2 Determination of Particle Sizes of Soils 2.3 Determination of index properties, consistency, etc, 2.3.1 Casagrande Cup Method 2.3.2 Plastic Limit Test, liquide limit, Shrinkage Limit 2.4 Soil Classification Schemes 2.4.1 Unified Soil Classification System 2.4.2 AASHTO Soil Classification system 2.4.3 Engineering Use Chart
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Chapter - 3 Hydraulic properties of soils: 3.1 Capillarity and surface tension. 3.2 Darcys Law 3.3 Permeability 3.4 Flow Parallel to Soil Layers 3.5 Flow Normal to Soil Layers 3.6 Determination of the Coefficient of Permeability k 3.6.1 Constant-Head Test 3.6.2 Falling-Head Test 3.6.3 Field Tests to Determine the Coefficient of Permeability 3.7 Flow Rate, Uplift forces, flow net & seepage analysis, critical hydraulic gradient & piping. Chapter - 4 Stresses, Strains, and Elastic Deformations of Soils 4.1 Stress and strain 4.2 Idealized stresses-Strain response and Yielding 4.3 Total and Effective Stresses 4.4 Stresses in soil from surface load 4.4.1 Point Load, Line load, Strip Load 4.4.2 Uniform Loads over regular and irregular area. Chapter - 5 Compaction of Soil 5.1 Theory of Compaction 5.2 Compaction in the Laboratory 5.3 Field Compaction Chapter-6 ONE-DIMENSIONAL CONSOLIDATION SETTLEMENT OF FINE SOILS 6.1 Introduction 6.2 Primary consolidation 6.3 Over consolidation Ratio
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6.4 Calculation of Primary consolidation settlement 6.5 Terzaghi one-Dimensional consolidation theory 6.6. Evaluation of Total Settlement Lab exercise Laboratory works: Lab. 1 on chapter two -Determination of moisture content -Sieve Analysis -Atterbergs Limit (Liquid limit and plastic limit) Lab.2 on chapter three - Permeability of soil (Constant and variable head test) Lab.3 on Chapter 5 Proctors compaction tests Lab.4 on chapter Seven One Dimensional Consolidation Pre-requisites Co-requisites Year/Semester Course status Teaching & Learning Methods Assessment & evaluation Grading System CEng 2001 & CEng2004 None III/ I Compulsory Lectures supported by class work; Assignments Lectures:32hrs, Tutorials: 48 hrs 2. Assignment, quiz, lab report, mid and final exam. 1. Assignments (quiz) 10% 2. Laboratory 15% 3. Mid Examination 35% 4. Final Examination 40% - Minimum of 85% attendance during lecture hours; and - 100% attendance during practical work sessions, except for some unprecedented mishaps. Textbooks: Murthy: Principles-and-Practices-of-Soil-Mechanics-and-FoundationEngineering. Mefine Leikum, Basic soil mechanics for Civil Engineers, 1ST ed (1984) AAU press, Addis Ababa. B.M Das, Advanced Soil Mechanics. G.N.smith, elements of soil mechanics for Civil and Mining Engineering, 5th edition. K.R Arorra,Soil Mechanics and Foundation Engineering,1st ed (1997) Any related books can be referred References:
Literature
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Adama University School of Engineering and Information technologies Department of Civil Engineering Fundamentals of Building Construction CENG 3007 B.Sc. in Civil Engineering Basic Engineering English NN N.N. 6ECTS or CRHR4 Lectures 3
Tutorial 0
Home study 4
By the end of the course students will be able to:
Understand methods of soil exploration & site investigations. Select types of foundation suitable for construction site Understand methods of setting out foundation trenches. Select damp-proof materials for a given types of constructions. Master different methods of masonry constructions: brick, stones & hallow blocks. Understands different types of floors & flooring materials. Differentiate types of stairs for residential & public buildings. Design stairs using essential requirements of good stairs. Understand methods of plastering & pointing Understands different types of paint & methods of painting plastered & wooden surfaces.
Course description
Understands Steps (process) in distempering & white washing. Introduction to building construction. Site investigation & soil Exploration methods: boring, pit excavation, subsurface sounding, Geophysical methods. Foundation setting out. Excavation & Timbering. Masonry constructions: Brick masonry. Stone masonry, hollow block masonry. Damp-proofing. Floor constructions: ground floors, suspended floors: ribbed floors, hollow pot floors, Waffle floors. Staircase. Finishing: plastering & pointing, painting, distempering & white washing. Door & windows. Roof & roof coverings.
Course outline
1. Introduction: General, Types of building, Components of buildings, Site investigation & soil exploration, Methods of soil exploration 2. Foundations: Introduction; Function of foundation, Essential requirements of foundation, Settlements of foundations, methods of improving safe bearing pressure of soils, Cause of failure of foundation & remedial measures, Types of foundation: shallow foundation, deep foundation. 3. Timbering & excavations: Introductions; Setting out foundation trenches, Purpose of timbering, Types of timbering: open timbering & closed timbering, Timbering of trenches, Excavation for foundation trenches & basements, 4. Damp-proofing: Introduction: cause of dampness, effects of dampness, Methods of damp- proofing, Damp proofing, Materials, Damp-proofing
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5.
6.
7.
8.
materials in walls, floors & flat roofs. Masonry constructions: Introduction: types of walls, load bearing & none load bearing walls, solid masonry walls, cavity walls, partition walls, cross walls, separating walls, Masonry units, Stone masonry, brick masonry, hollow block masonry, Composite masonry. Floor construction: Introduction: Components of floors, materials for floor construction, Types of floors: ground floors & suspended floors: Solid simply supported or continuous, hollow pot slabs, ribbed floors, waffle floors, Floorings: Cement screed, PVC flooring, and wood flooring, Stair case: Introduction, Technical terms, Requirements of good stairs, Dimensioning of stairs, Classification of stairs, Stair of different materials: wood, Brick, reinforced concrete, steel. finishing 8.1. Plastering & pointing: Introduction, Types of mortar for plastering, Tools for plastering work, Methods of plastering: Number of coats, Defects in plastering, Pointing: methods of pointing.
PAINTING, DISTEMPERING & WHITEWASHING: Classification & types of paints, Painting on different surface, Defects in painting, Varnishing, Distempering, Whitewashing & color washing.
8.2.
Door & windows
8.3. Roof and roof covering NONE CEng 2003 None III/ I Compulsory Lectures supported by class work; Assignments Lectures:32hrs, Tutorials: 48 hrs 3. Assignment, quiz, laboratory, mid and final exam. - Assignment and quiz 10% -Laboratory 20% -Mid Exam 30% - Final Examination 40% Minimum of 85% during lectures 100% during practical exercises & tutorials. Textbooks:
Attendance Requirements () () Literature
Dr. B. C PUNMIA, Building Construction, Fourth Edition, LAXMI PUBLICATIONS (P) LTD, Delhi, 2006 S. P.ARORA, Text book of building Construction, 19th edition, 2000 Ivor H. Seelves, Building Technology, 1993 R. Chudely , Building construction hand books, W. B MCKAY, Building construction Volume I, II, III, 1990
References:
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Course Title Course Number Degree Program Module Medium of instruction Competency Area Competency area coordinator Lecturer ECTS Credits Contact Hours (per week) Course Aim
Adama University School of Engineering and Information technologies Department of Civil Engineering Theory of Structure-I CENG 3003 B.Sc. in Civil Engineering Basic Engineering English NN N.N. 5ECTS or CRHR3 Lectures 2
Tutorial 3
Home study 4
This course is intended to develop the students ability to both model and analyze structures and to provide realistic applications encountered in professional practice This course is intended to develop the students ability to both model and analyze structures and to provide realistic applications encountered in professional practice Up on successful completion of the course, students will be able to: Identify determinacy & indeterminacy of the structures. Determine the loads the structure must support using load combination Develop shear and bending moment diagrams of statically determinate beams & frames. Analyze statically indeterminable frames using approximate analysis method Analyze continuous beams by Theorems of three moment(force method) Analysis statically indeterminate structures using slope deflection equation
Course Objectives
Course description
Course outline
1. DETERMINACY & INDETERMINACY OF STRUCTURES Classification of structures Idealization of structures Support & connectionConventional representations

Equation of equilibrium : free body diagrams Equation of equilibrium : free body diagrams Geometric Stability & Static Determinacy of
Trusses
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2.
Geometric Stability & Static Determinacy of Beams S Geometric stability & Static Determinacy of Frames
Analysis of Statically determinate Frames Dead loads Imposed loads(live load, wind loads and earth quake) Factor of Safety Load combinations
Analysis of trusses & frames. LOADS ON STRUCTURES
3. INFLUENCE LINE FOR STATICALLY DETERMINATE STRUCTURES
4.
Influence lines Influence line for beams, trusses & floor girders Maximum influence at a point due to series of concentrated loads. Absolute maximum shear & Moments DEFLECTIONS OF DETERMINATE STRUCTURES
Energy Methods Methods of Castiglianos Theorems for beams,frames and trusses Virtual work method for Beams for frames and trusses 5. APPROXIMATE ANALYSIS OF STATICALLY INDETERMINATE STRUCTURES
Vertical force method Portal method Cantilever methods
6.
ANALYSIS OF CONTINUOUS BEAMS
Introduction Theorems of three moment equation

Lab exercise Pre-requisites Co-requisites Year/Semester Course status Teaching & Learning Methods Assessment & evaluation Grading System MINI PROJECT ON FRAME ANALYSIS FOR G+2 BUILDING CEng 2002 None III/ I Compulsory Lectures supported by class work; Assignments Lectures:32hrs, Tutorials: 48 hrs 4. Assignment, quiz, mini project, mid and final exam. - Assignment and quiz 10% -Mini project on frame analysis for G+2 building 20% -Mid Exam 30% - Final Examination 40% Minimum of 85% during lectures 100% during practical exercises & tutorials. Textbooks: Textbooks:
Attendance Requirements () () Literature
. R.C HIBBELER, Structural Analysis, Six editions, 2006, Macmillan Publishing Company, New work. SS BHAVIKATTI, Structural analysis, Volume-I
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References:
C S REDDY, Basic structural analysis , Second Edition, 1996 YUAN-YUHSIEH, Elementary theory of structures, 1198 DANIEL SCHODE, Structures, Fourth Edition, 2001 V.N Varziruni, EBCS-1(ETHIOPIAN BUILDING CODE STANDARD,1995)
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Adama University School of Engineering and Information technologies Department of Civil Engineering Hydraulics II CENG 3005 B.Sc. in Civil Engineering Basic Engineering English NN N.N. 5ECTS or CRHR3 Lectures 2
Tutorial 0
Home study 4
Students shall learn the fundamental principles & assumptions involved in pipe flow, flow through turbines and pumps, and dimensional analysis & model studies. Conduit flow: Laminar and Turbulent flow in Pipes; Losses in pipes; Gradient Lines; Pipes in series & parallel pipes; Branching of pipes; Analysis of Pipe-Networks. Water hammer: Instantaneous & Gradual closure of valves. Hydraulic Machines: Pumps, Turbines Dimensional Analysis and Model-Studies: Dimensional Homogeneity, Raleighs Method of Dimensional Analysis, Buckingham- Theorem, Similitude, Laws of Similarities. FLOW THROUGH PIPES - 15 hrs 1.1 Laminar Flow 1.2 Turbulent Flow 1.3 Flow through porous media 1.4 Losses of energy in pipes 1.5 Energy Grade Line & Hydraulic Grade Line 1.6 Pipes in parallel and series 1.7 Branching of pipes 1.8 Network analysis of pipes 1.9 Introduction to water hammer and tensile stresses in pipes. 2.0 DIMENSIONAL AND MODEL ANALYSIS - 07 hrs 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 3.0 Dimensional Analysis Modeling and Similitude Dimensionless No. and Model Laws Classification of Models
Course outline
HYDRAULIC MACHINES - 06 hrs 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 Pumps and Turbines Types of Pumps and Turbines Specific Speed Characteristics Page 72
3.5 4.0
Pump- Pipe Systems
INTRODUCTION TO OPEN CHANNEL FLOW 04 hrs 4.1 Classification of Flow 4.2 Most Efficient Hydraulic Channel X- Sections 4.3 Specific Energy and Critical Depth
48Hrs CEng 2004 None III/ I Compulsory Lectures supported by class work; Assignments Lectures:32hrs, Tutorials: 48 hrs 1. Assignment, quiz, lab report, mid and final exam. 1. 2. 3. 4. Assignments (quiz)10% Lab 15% Mid Examination 30% Final Examination45% Minimum of 85% attendance during lecture hours; and 100% attendance during practical work sessions, except for some unprecedented mishaps.
Literature
Textbooks:: 1. Victor L.Streeter, Benjamine Wylie E and Keith W Bedford, Fluid Mechanics, 9th edition, McGraw Hill. 2. Douglas J F, Gasoriek J M, John Swaffield and Lynne Jack, Fluid Mechanics, 5 th edition, Prentice Hall. 3. Munson, B.R, Young, D F, Okiishi, T H, Fundamentals of Fluid Mechanics, 3rd edition, Wiley and Sons.Any electronics media
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Adama University School of Engineering and Information technologies Department of Civil Engineering Architectural Working Drawing I Arch 3101 B.Sc. in Civil Engineering Basic Engineering English NN N.N. 5ECTS or CRHR3 Lectures 1
Tutorial 0
Home study 2
Course description
1. objective: Provide students with the fundamentals of architecture of buildings 2. outcome: Students will be able to: Read architectural drawings , structural drawings, and sanitary drawings Architectural graphic standards, symbols, conventions, and terms. Architectural lettering. Preparation of architectural working drawings for architectural designs, floor planes, building sections, exterior and interior elevations, foundation planes, roof planes, reflected ceiling plans, site plane, details, and schedules. Structural drawings and Reinforcement scheduling. Sanitary drawing. Electrical installation drawing 1. Introduction Need and requirement of drawings for Civil Engineering projects. General nature of drawings, components, symbols and nomenclature needed for Specific drawings such as architectural, structural, plumbing, electrical, air-conditioning, roads and earth work. General description of drawings related to Civil Engineering projects. Drawings at different stages of projects. Elements of perspective drawing. 2. Architectural drawings Elements of architectural planning and design. Schematic and working drawings and details of residential, commercial, religious, recreational, Industrial, clinical, hospital and educational buildings; Details of doors, windows and staircases. 3. structural drawings Elements of structural drawing and detailing, preparation of foundation plan, structural framing, slab details, staircase details, water tanks, beam and column, elevations and sections mostly pertaining to reinforced concrete structures. Details of steel roof truss, connection details and fabrication drawings. 4. plumbing and electrical work Plumbing and electrical detailing pertaining to small residential units. 5. Introduction to computer aided drawing (autocad) General and basic know how related to computer aided drafting, e.g., co-ordinate system, drawing setup procedure, basic draw commands, basic edit commands; Layers, creating test and defining styles options, block and drawing .import/export options; Cross hatching, save and plot (2D) and isometric drawings. 48Hrs Page 74
Course outline 9.
10.
Lab exercise
Pre-requisites Co-requisites Year/Semester Course status Teaching & Learning Methods Assessment & evaluation Grading System
MEng 1101 None III/ I Compulsory Lectures supported by class work; Assignments Lectures:32hrs, Tutorials: 48 hrs 2. Assignment, quiz, lab report, mid and final exam. 5. 6. 7. 8. Assignments (quiz)10% Lab 15% Mid Examination 30% Final Examination45% Minimum of 85% attendance during lecture hours; and 100% attendance during practical work sessions, except for some unprecedented mishaps.
Literature
Textbooks: 1. Lorraine Farrelly, The Fundamentals of Architecture, AVA Publishing, 2007 2. Mostafa Abd-El-Barr, Hesham El-Rewini , Fundamentals of Computer Organization and Architecture, Wiley-Interscience , 2004 3. Edward Allen, Joseph Iano. Fundamentals of Building Construction : Materials and Methods, Wiley publishers; 4th edition, 2003
Forrest Wilson, Ron Keenberg, and William Loerke, Architecture: Fundamental Issues. Van Nostrand Reinhold,1990
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Course Title Course Number Degree Program Module Medium of instruction Competency Area Competency area coordinator Lecturer ECTS Credits Contact Hours (per week) Course Aim Course Objectives Course description Course outline Lab exercise Pre-requisites Co-requisites Year/Semester Course status Teaching & Learning Methods Assessment & evaluation Grading System Attendance Requirements
Adama University School of Engineering and Information technologies Department of Civil Engineering Electrical Installation EEng 3016 B.Sc. in Civil Engineering B Sc. in Civil Engineering English NN N.N. 3ECTS or CRHR2 Lectures 1
Tutorial 0
Home study 2
48HRS.LABRATORY None None IV/ I Compulsory - Assignment,mini project, Mid & Final Examination Minimum of 85% attendance during lecture hours; and 100% attendance during practical work sessions, except for some unprecedented mishaps.
Literature
Textbooks Referenc
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Adama University School of Engineering and Information technologies Department of Civil Engineering Theory of Structure-II CENG 3008 B.Sc. in Civil Engineering Basic Engineering English NN N.N. 5ECTS or CRHR3 Lectures 2
Tutorial 3
Home study 4
Course description
This course is intended to develop the students ability to both model and analyze structures and to provide realistic applications encountered in professional practice Up on successful completion of the course, students will be able to: Identify determinacy & indeterminacy of the structures. Determine the loads the structure must support using load combination Develop shear and bending moment diagrams of statically determinate beams & frames. Analyze statically indeterminable frames using approximate analysis method Analyze continuous beams by Theorems of three moment(force method) Analysis statically indeterminate structures using slope deflection equation
DISPLACEMENT METHODS 1.1. SLOPE DEFLECTION METHODS
Course outline
1.
General procedures Slope- Deflection Equation Analysis of beams Analysis of frames: No side sway Analysis of frames: Side sway General Principles and definitions. Moment distribution for beams. Analysis of frames: No side sway Analysis of frames: Side sway Symmetrical frames
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1.2. MOMENT DISTRIBUTION METHODS
1.3. KANIS METHODS

2.
Introduction: basic concepts Analysis of beams Frame with lateral translation of joints Frame without lateral translation of joints Story columns of unequal in height & base fixed or hinged.
INTRODUCTION TO MATRIX METHODS OF STRUCTURAL ANALYSIS 2.1. FLEXIBILITY METHOD

3.
Beam analysis using flexibility method Frame analysis using flexibility method Truss analysis using flexibility method Beam analysis using stiffness method Frame analysis using stiffness method Truss analysis using stiffness method Static indeterminate truss Statically indeterminate beams Static indeterminate frames
2.2. STIFFNESS METHOD
INFLUENCE DIAGRAM FOR STATICALLY INDETERMINAT STRUCTURES

Lab exercise Pre-requisites Co-requisites Year/Semester Course status Teaching & Learning Methods Assessment & evaluation Grading System Attendance Requirements () () Literature NONE
CEng 3003 None III/ II Compulsory Lectures supported by class work; Assignments Lectures:32hrs, Tutorials: 48 hrs 5. Assignment, quiz, mid and final exam. - Assignment and quiz 15% --Mid Exam 35% - Final Examination 50% Minimum of 85% during lectures 100% during practical exercises & tutorials. Textbooks:
R.C HIBBELER, Structural Analysis, Six editions, 2006, Macmillan Publishing Company, New work. SS BHAVIKATTI, Structural analysis, Volume-II Negussie Tebedge, method of structural analysis,
References:
YUAN-YUHSIEH, Elementary theory of structures, 1198 C S REDDY, Basic structural analysis , Second Edition, 1996 DANIEL SCHODE, Structures, Fourth Edition, 2001 V.N Varziruni,
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Adama University School of Engineering and Information technologies Department of Civil Engineering Reinforced Concrete I CENG 3002 B.Sc. in Civil Engineering Basic Engineering English NN N.N. 4ECTS or CRHR3 Lectures 2
Tutorial 3
Home study 4
This course is intended to introduce and apply basic design principles for the
design of various structural elements
Up on successful completion of the course, students will be able to: Understand properties of plan concrete & reinforced concrete. Analyze & design singly & doubly reinforced concrete beams under flexure. Analyze & design structural concrete beams subjected to shear loading. Conduct service load analysis to control deflection & cracking of beams. Analysis & design one-way & two- way reinforced concrete slabs. Analysis & design ribbed slabs. Analysis & design of stairs.
Materials and design concept
Course outline
1.
2. Reinforced concrete design methods Working stress Methods Load factor methods Limit state design methods Ethiopian building codes of standard(EBCS-2)
3. Beam design . Design& analysis singly reinforced beams for flexure:
Design & analysis for rectangular-beam, L-beam & T- beams, Reinforcement details. Design of doubly reinforced beams Design of beam section for shear & reinforcement detailing Design of beams for serviceability requirements of deflection & cracking
4. Design of slabs
Design of One way solid slabs & staircases

Design of One-way ribbed slabs Two-way solid slabs Reinforcement detailing Loads transfer analysis
Lab exercise Pre-requisites Co-requisites Year/Semester Course status Teaching & Learning Methods Assessment & evaluation Grading System Attendance Requirements Literature NONE CEng 3003 None III/ II Compulsory Lectures supported by class work; Assignments Lectures:32hrs, Tutorials: 48 hrs 6. Assignment, quiz, mid and final exam. - Assignment and quiz 15% --Mid Exam 35% - Final Examination 50% a. Minimum of 85% during lectures b. 100% during practical exercises & tutorials. Textbooks:
W.H. Mosley. J.H Bungey and R. Hulse, Reinforced concrete structure Design, 1999. S. N. SINHA, Reinforced concrete design, Seconded edition, 2002 Jack C. Mccormac, design of reinforced concrete, Fifth edition, 2001., S.U. PILLAI. D. W. KIRK, reinforced concrete design, second edition, 1998. Arthur. H. Nilson, George winter, Design of concrete structures, 1191. EDWARD G. NAWY, Reinforced concrete a fundamental approach, fifth edition, 2003. Ethiopian building code of standard ( EBCS- 2)
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Course Title Course Number Degree Program Module Medium of instruction Competency Area Competency area coordinator Lecturer ECTS Credits Contact Hours (per week) Course Aim
Adama University School of Engineering and Information technologies Department of Civil Engineering Engineering Hydrology CENG 3010 B.Sc. in Civil Engineering Basic Engineering English NN N.N. 4ECTS or CRHR3 Lectures Tutorial Practice or laboratory Home study 2 3 0 2 Students will be empowered on some terms of hydrologic cycle and it will enable them to define different components of water budget equations .moreover, they will also be able to know hydrographs, collection and analysis of data and flow measurements methods and techniques Introduction to hydrologic science , Basic hydrological concepts, hydrologic cycle and water budget equation, Hydrological Data collection and analysis, Intensity Duration Frequency (IDF), Depth area Duration (DAD) curve, Precipitation (data collection and measurement) , Evaporation and Transpiration (Evapotranspiration, ET) determination, Interception and depression storage , Infiltration process and index , Runoff measurement and rating curve, Hydrograph , Unit hydrograph (synthetic and complex unit hydrograph) , Flow measurement methods and issues
Course Objectives
Course description Course outline INTRODUCTION 1.1 General 1.2 Meteorological data 1.3 Hydrological data RAINFALL-RUNOFF RELATIONSHIPS (APPLICATION OF DIFFERENT RAINFALL RUNOFF MODELS) 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 2.6 2.7 2.8 2.9 2.10 2.11 2.12 Hydrological models Deterministic hydrological models Stochastic time series models Rational method Scs curve number method Time-area method Stream flow hydrograph The unit hydrograph (uh) Applications of unit hydrograph Synthetic unit hydrographs Uh from a complex storm Instantaneous unit hydrograph (iuh) Page 81
2.13 2.14
Dimensionless unit hydrograph Hydrology of ungauged catchments
FLOOD ROUTING General Simple non-storage routing Storage routing Reservoir or level pool routing Channel routing hydraulic routing FREQUENCY ANALYSIS (PROBABILITY IN HYDROLOGY)
3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 3.5 3.6 4.1 4.2 4.3 4.4 4.5 4.6 4.7 5.1 5.2 5.3 5.4 5.5 5.6 5.7 7.1 7.2 7.3 8.1 8.2
Lab exercise Pre-requisites Co-requisites Year/Semester Course status Teaching & Learning Methods Assessment & evaluation
General Flow frequency Flood probability Regional frequency analysis Low flow analysis Precipitation probability Risk, reliability and safety factor STOCHASTIC HYDROLOGY Introduction. Time series Properties of time series Analysis of hydrologic time series Time series synthesis Some stochastic models The uses of stochastic models RESERVOIR CAPACITY DETERMINATION Mass curve (ripple's) method: Reservoirs and sediments Sediment load prediction URBAN HYDROLOGY Catchment response modifications Urban development planning
Drainage design
NONE STAT234 & CEng 3005 None III/ II Compulsory Lectures supported by class work; Assignments Lectures:32hrs, Tutorials: 48 hrs -Assignment, quiz, mid and final exam. Page 82
Grading System Attendance Requirements Literature
- Assignment and quiz 15% --Mid Exam 35% - Final Examination 50% Minimum of 85% during lectures 100% during practical exercises & tutorials. Textbooks: 1. Warren V J introduction to Hydrology ,1996, Rafael L B Hydrology and introduction to hydrologic sciences, 1994, Ven T Chow ,Maidment D ,Applied Hydrology ,1988
2. Linseley R, Hydrology for Engineers ,1975.,

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Adama University School of Engineering and Information technologies Department of Civil Engineering Health and Safety management CENG 3004 B.Sc. in Civil Engineering Basic Engineering English NN N.N. 2ECTS or CRHR2 Lectures 2
Tutorial 0
Home study 2
Objective: To familiarize students with elementary work place health and safety practices and procedures .A major emphasis pertains to understanding, interpreting and applying work place health and safety legislation in completion, they will also be able to identify and analyze range of contingencies and issues which may injury and diseases in the work place. Consequently, students will develop critical thinking and good research ability.
Course description
Site and safety managements
Work place safety legislation Managing health and safety risks in the work place Managing work place incidents Plant safety, Asbestos safety awareness and using as risk management mechanism, First Aid (emergency 1st aid at work,1st aid ) Safety awareness Tool and equipments safety Forklift safety
And some more other related issues by the instructor of the course
Course outline Lab exercise Pre-requisites Co-requisites Year/Semester Course status Teaching & Learning Methods Assessment & evaluation Grading System Attendance Requirements MINI PROJECT ON TITLE HEALTH AND SAFETY CONDUCTED TO A STRUCTURE AT CONSTRUCTION LEVEL. None None III/ II Compulsory Lectures supported by class work; Assignments Lectures:32hrs, Tutorials: 0 hrs -Assignment, quiz, mid and final exam. - Assignment, quiz & mini project 30% --Mid Exam 30% - Final Examination 40% Minimum of 85% during lectures 100% during practical exercises & tutorials. Page 84
Literature
Textbooks: 1. Bos N , Grassick T ,Vanderkruk P ,2003 Work place health and safety hand Book 6 th Edition
2. Toohay, Borhwick , K and Archer,2005 , Management guide

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Adama University School of Engineering and Information technologies Department of Civil Engineering Soil Mechanics II CEng 3006 B.Sc. in Civil Engineering Basic Engineering English NN N.N. 5ECTS or CRHR3 Lectures 2
Tutorial 0
Home study 4
Course description
Course outline
The student shall be able to: describe and classify soils, determine the rate of flow of water through soils, Calculate stresses in soils from external loads and determine effective stresses, calculate flow and pore water pressure under and within earth structures, Determine the stability of simple geotechnical systems subjected to two dimensional flow of water, Calculate one-dimensional consolidation settlement and time rate of settlement The student shall be able to: Understand and determine shear strength of soils. Estimate bearing capacity of soils. Estimate lateral earth pressure on earth retaining structures. How to calculate stability of slopes. 1. Shear Strength of Soils. 1.1 Introduction 1.2 Coulombs Frictional Law 1.3 Mohr-Coulomb Failure Criteria 1.4 Drained and Undrained Shear strength 1.5 Laboratory Shear Strength Tests 2. Bearing Capacity 2.1 Bearing Failure Modes 2.2 Ultimate Bearing Capacity Equations 2.3 Field Tests 3. Lateral Earth Pressure 3.1 Introduction 3.2 Earth pressure at rest 3.3 Active & Passive earth pressure 3.4 Rankine Active and Passive Earth Pressures 3.5 Coulombs Earth Pressure Theory 4. Slope of Stability 4.1 Introduction 4.2 Stability Analysis of Infinite Slopes 4.3 Rotational Slope Failure
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LABORATORY WORKS 48HRS. CEng 3006 None III/ II Compulsory Lectures supported by class work; Assignments Lectures:32hrs, Tutorials: 48 hrs 7. Assignment, quiz, lab report, mid and final exam. 5. Assignments (quiz) 10% 6. Laboratory 15% 7. Mid Examination 35% 8. Final Examination 40% - Minimum of 85% attendance during lecture hours; and - 100% attendance during practical work sessions, except for some unprecedented mishaps. Textbooks: 1. Budhu M., Soil Mechanics and Foundations, Wiley and Sons. 2. Cernica, J. N., Geotechnical Engineering - Soil Mechanics, Wiley and sons. 3. Teferra, A. & Mesfin, L., Soil Mechanics, AAU 4. Das, Braja, Principles of Geotechnical Engineering, 5th ed., Brooks/Cole, 2002 5. Any Electronic Media can be referred. References:
Literature
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Course Title Course Number Degree Program Module Medium of instruction Competency Area Competency area coordinator Lecturer ECTS Credits Contact Hours (per week) Course Aim Course Objectives Course description Course outline Lab exercise Pre-requisites Co-requisites Year/Semester Course status Teaching & Learning Methods Assessment & evaluation Grading System Attendance Requirements
Adama University School of Engineering and Information technologies Department of Civil Engineering Surveying Field practice GeoEng 2204 B.Sc. in Civil Engineering Basic Engineering English NN N.N. 2ECTS or CRHR1 Lectures 0
Tutorial 0
Home study 2
GeoEng 2202 None III/ II Compulsory Mini project at field to develop conture map Lab report( Mini project) Laboratory 100% Minimum of 85% attendance during lecture hours; and 100% attendance during practical work sessions, except for some unprecedented mishaps.
Literature References:
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Adama University School of Engineering and Information technologies Department of Civil Engineering Open Channel Hydraulics CEng 3012 B.Sc. in Civil Engineering B Sc. in Civil Engineering English NN N.N. 5ECTS or CRHR3 Lectures 2
Tutorial 3
Home study 4
The students shall learn the basic principle of flow through open-channels and different types of water-surface-profiles. The students shall demonstrate an ability to apply flow energy principles and be able to determine water surface profile of open channel flows. Types of Open-Channel Flow: Uniform Flow: Critical Flow: Gradually Varied Flow: Rapidly-Varied-Flow: Flow over spill-ways and through the passage under the sluice-gates. Introduction to Unsteady flow 1.Open Channel flow and its classification 1.3 Types of Flow 1.4 Steady Flow Unsteady flow 1.5 Uniform flow and varied flow 1.6 Pressure Distribution in a Channel Section 2 BASIC HYDRAULICS PRINCIPLES 2.1 Geometry of Open Channels 2.2 Continuity equation 2.3 Energy Principles in Open Channel Flow 2.4 Energy Coefficient 2.5 Specific Energy 2.6 Minimum Specific Energy for Different Channel Section 2.7 Momentum Principle in Open Channel Flow 2.9 Channel Transition 3 Uniform Flow 3.1 Establishment of uniform flow 3.2 Uniform flow computation 3.3 Channels of compound section 4 Gradually varied flowError! Bookmark not defined. 4.1 Dynamic Equation of Gradually varied flow Page 89
Course outline
4.2 Characteristics of flow profiles 4.3 Sketching water surface Profile 4.4 Gradually Varied Flow Computation 5 RAPIDLY VARIED FLOW (RVF) 5.1 Characteristics of RVF 5.2 RVF vs. GVF 5.3 Flows over Spillways Lab exercise Pre-requisites Co-requisites Year/Semester Course status Teaching & Learning Methods Assessment & evaluation Grading System CEng 3005 None III/ II Compulsory - Assignment, Mid & Final Examination - Assignment 15% Mid Exam 35% Final Exam 50%- Minimum of 85% attendance during lecture hours; and - 100% attendance during practical work sessions, except for some unprecedented mishaps. 1. Subhash C. Jain. (2000). Open Channel Hydraulics, John & Wiley. 2. Hubert Chanson. (2004). Hydraulics of Open Channel Flow. 2/e. Butterworth Heinemann. 3. Henderson, F. M. Open Channel Flow, Macmillan, 1966. Chow, V.T. Open-Channel Hydraulics, McGraw-Hill, 1959.. References:
Literature
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Adama University School of Engineering and Information technologies Department of Civil Engineering Foundation Engineering I CENG 4005 B.Sc. in Civil Engineering B Sc. in Civil Engineering English c NN N.N. 4ECTS or CRHR3 Lectures 2
Tutorial 3
Home study 2
The student shall be able to: Plan a geotechnical site investigation program, Design different types of shallow foundations, Design earth retaining walls. Site exploration: purpose, plan and methods of soil explorations, evaluation of field tests data., Types of foundations and their selection., Introduction to Ethiopia standards and other standards in foundations area., Design of shallow foundations: isolated or spread footings, combined footings, strap or cantilevered footings, mat foundations, eccentrically and inclined loaded foundations., Analysis and design of retaining structures: conventional retaining walls, introduction to soil reinforcement techniques, sheet pile walls.
Course outline Lab exercise Pre-requisites Co-requisites Year/Semester Course status Teaching & Learning Methods Assessment & evaluation Grading System CEng 3006 None VI/ I Compulsory - Assignment,mini project, Mid & Final Examination - Assignment 10% Mini project 20% Mid Exam 30% Final Exam 40%Minimum of 85% attendance during lecture hours; and 100% attendance during practical work sessions, except for some unprecedented mishaps.
Literature
Text books: Bowles S.E foundation analysis and design References: 1. Bowles, J. E., Foundation Analysis and Design, McGraw-Hill.
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2. Das, B. M., Principles of Foundation Engineering, PWS pub. Co., 3. Tefera, A., Foundation Engineering, AAU.
Course Title Course Number Degree Program Module Medium of instruction Competency Area Competency area coordinator Lecturer ECTS Credits Contact Hours (per week) Course Aim Course Objectives Course description Course outline
Adama University School of Engineering and Information technologies Department of Civil Engineering Highway Engineering -I CENG 4007 B.Sc. in Civil Engineering B Sc. in Civil Engineering English NN N.N. 5ECTS or CRHR3 Lectures 2
Tutorial 3
Home study 4
Chapter I : Introduction
1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4
Importance of transportation, Transportation systems, Highway planning, Highway alignment and route survey
Chapter 2 : Highway Geometric Design 2.1 General, 2.2 Components of road structures, 2.3 Highway classification 2.4 Types of roads, 2.5 Factors governing geometric design, 2.6 Sight distance, 2.7 Horizontal alignment 2.8 Vertical alignment Chapter 3 : Distribution Analysis of Earthwork Chapter 4: Traffic Engineering Lab exercise Pre-requisites Co-requisites Year/Semester Course status GeoEng 2202 None VI/ I Compulsory Page 92
Teaching & Learning Methods Assessment & evaluation Grading System
- Assignment,mini project, Mid & Final Examination - Assignment 10% Mini project 20% Mid Exam 30% Final Exam 40%Minimum of 85% attendance during lecture hours; and 100% attendance during practical work sessions, except for some unprecedented mishaps. Text books Highway Engineering. by T.D Ahuja. Highway Engineering , S.K.Khanna & C.E.G. Justo Traffic Engineering & Transport & Transport Planning,LR References: -
Literature
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Adama University School of Engineering and Information technologies Department of Civil Engineering Quantity Surveying, Estimation & Contracts CENG 4009 B.Sc. in Civil Engineering B Sc. in Civil Engineering English NN N.N. 3ECTS or CRHR2 Lectures 1
Tutorial 3
Home study 4
At the end of the lecture students will be able to:
Course description
Understand estimation and costing of civil works Prepare contract documents Calculates the number of different categories of works that are to be employed to complete the work within the schedule time of completion. Purposes of specifications, types of works included in construction, specifications, general specification detailed specification, Methods of building estimates; quantity surveying, measurements of deferent works, bill of quantity preparation, (take-off sheets), measuring deferent works, linear measurement , area measurement, volume measurements. Approximate cost estimate of structures: service unit methods, the square-meter methods, cubic meter methods, typical by methods, comparison of cost methods, Contract preparation
Course outline
1. 2.
3.
4.
Introduction Specification Purpose of specification Types of specification Writing Specification Measurements Measurements Rule Linear measurements Areal measurements Volume measurements - Average depth methods - Grade methods - Triangulation methods Bill of quantities Earth work; Masonry work; Concrete work; reinforcement work; Finishing work: flooring , plastering& painting Roofing
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Sanitary & electrical installation Roads, Bridges & culvert Pavements & earth works Irrigation works
2. Estimating or costing of civil works Approximate or preliminary cost estimate service unit methods, the square-meter methods, cubic meter methods, typical by methods, comparison of cost methods, Detail or itemized cost estimate - Unit cost composition - Unit cost calculation Cost not defined by measurements
- Prime cost sum - Provisional sum - Contingency Contracts
6.
The law of contracts, Types of civil engineering contracts, Contract documents, Condition of contract Administration of contract, Binding theory, Preparation of tender, Tender appraisal
Lab exercise Pre-requisites Co-requisites Year/Semester Course status Teaching & Learning Methods Assessment & evaluation Grading System None None VI/ I Compulsory
- Assignment,mini project, Mid & Final Examination Mini project 30% Mid Exam 30% Final Exam 40%Minimum of 85% attendance during lecture hours; and 100% attendance during practical work sessions, except for some unprecedented mishaps. Textbooks: -
Literature
Ross D Buchan, Estimating for builders & surveyors, 2003 Ivor H. Seeley, Civil engineering quantities, 2001 Ivor H. Seeley, Building quantities explained M. CHAKRABORTI, Estimating, costing, specification & Valuation in Civil engineering.
B.N.Dutta, Estimating and costing in civil engineering Reference:
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Adama University School of Engineering and Information technologies Department of Civil Engineering Reinforced Concrete II CENG 4003 B.Sc. in Civil Engineering B Sc. in Civil Engineering English NN N.N. 5ECTS or CRHR3 Lectures 2
Tutorial 3
Home study 4
Upon successful completion the course students will be able to:
Course description
Analysis & design reinforced concrete columns Analyze & design flat slabs Analyze & design structural members subjected to combined shear & torsion. Design prestressed reinforced concrete elements Analysis & design of columns: short columns- combined axial loads & bending, interaction diagrams, bi-axial bending, design aids, slender columns. Analysis of flat slabs: direct- design methods, equivalent frame methods. Analysis & design of waffle slabs. Torsional shear stress analysis for rectangular section, design of members for torsion, combined shear & torsion designs. Design of prestresses concrete: principals of prestressing, methods of prestessing , Shrinkage , creep& relaxation
Course outline
1. Analysis & design of flat slabs - Introduction Load transfer in flat slabs Design of flat slabs as per EBCS 2 2. Analysis & design of reinforced concrete columns Design of axially loaded short columns: Design of short columns with moments; Design of short columns Uniaxial & biaxial bending Moment axial load interaction curves Effective length of columns Design of reinforce concrete slender columns 3. Analysis and Design for Torsion members
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- Introduction - Behavior of members with torsion - Equivalent hollow section - Principal stresses due to torsion - Torsion in reinforced concrete members Design members for torsion as per EBCS 2 4. Special Structural Elements - Behavior of deep beams Strut and tie models for the design of deep beams Design of deep beams as per EBSC 2 -Behavior of corbels Strut and tie models for the design of corbels Design of corbels as per EBSC 2 - Behavior of Haunches beams Strut and tie models for the design of Haunches beams Design of Haunches beams as per EBSC 2
Lab exercise Pre-requisites Co-requisites Year/Semester Course status Teaching & Learning Methods Assessment & evaluation Grading System CEng 3002 None IV/ I Compulsory
- Assignment,mini project, Mid & Final Examination Assignment 20% Mid Exam 40% Final Exam 40% Minimum of 85% attendance during lecture hours; and 100% attendance during practical work sessions, except for some unprecedented mishaps. Textbooks: -
Literature
Robert Park, reinforced concrete slabs, second edition, 1998 P.C. Varehese, Advanced reinforced concrete design, 2005 N. KRISHNA, Presterssed concrete, 1997 S.U. PILLAI. D. W. KIRK, reinforced concrete design, second edition, 1998.
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N Krishna Raju, Prestressed CONCRET, Fourth Edition, 2008 EDWARD G. NAWY, Reinforced concrete a fundamental approach, fifth edition, 2003. W.H. Mosley, reinforced concrete design, 1987 W.H. Mosley. J.H Bungey and R. Hulse, Reinforced concrete structure Design, 1999. S. N. SINHA, Reinforced concrete design, Seconded edition, 2002 Jack C. Mccormac, design of reinforced concrete, Fifth edition, 2001.
Ethiopian building code of standard ( EBCS- 2) References:
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Adama University School of Engineering and Information technologies Department of Civil Engineering Irrigation & Drainage Engineering CENG 4001 B.Sc. in Civil Engineering B Sc. in Civil Engineering English NN N.N. 5ECTS or CRHR3 Lectures 2
Tutorial 3
Home study 4
The course is designed to familiarize students about soil-water-plant relation ships, it also acquaint students on determining crop water requirement, consumptive use, design and overall description of various methods of irrigation. Moreover, the course will also highlight students on design, layout and control of drainage problems and also briefs students with the terms as water logging, salinity, leaching requirements, land preparation and other related terms.
Outcome: Students will be able to handle the design and lay out of different kinds of irrigation methods, and drainage systems. They will also be able to clearly identify some common Irrigation engineering terms
Course description
History ,definition and scope of Irrigation, Soil and its characteristics, soil-waterplant relationship, Land grading , Determining crop water requirement, Consumptive use of water (methods of determining consumptive use),duty, delta and irrigation efficiencies Depth and frequencies of irrigation, irrigation scheduling , Different methods of applying water to crops (surface ,subsurface and overhead application), Design and lay out of various irrigation methods(flooding, boarder, furrow, trickle or drip, sprinkler), design and alignments canals , Irrigation pumps, Introduce about Drainage Engineering Determination of drainage problem ,design & layout of surface and subsurface drainage system, leaching of salt, Water logging, salinity, reclamation and leaching requirement.
Design and Layout of Urban drainage
Course outline
1. INTRODUCTION 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 Definition and scope of irrigation Benefits and ill- effects of irrigation Irrigation development in Ethiopia Standards of irrigation water Feasibility studies of irrigation projects Page 99
2. SOIL-WATER-PLANT RELATIONSHIPS 1.1 Soil suitability for agricultural practices 1.2 Soil-water relationships 1.3 Basic concepts of soil water dynamics 1.4 Infiltration 3. CROP WATER REQUIREMENTS 3.1 Evapotranspiration process 3.2 Determination of reference crop Evapotranspiration (ETO) 3.3 Duty-delta relationship 3.4 Determination of crop Evapotranspiration (ETO) under standard conditions 3.5 Irrigation efficiencies 3.6 Irrigation scheduling 4. SURFACE IRRIGATION 4.1 General 4.2 Surface Irrigation Processes And Methods 4.3 Criteria for the Selection of Surface Irrigation Methods. 4.4 Design of Surface Irrigation Systems 5. Pressurized Irrigation Methods 5.1 Sprinkler type irrigation 5.2 Drip / trickle irrigation 6. Canals 6.1 Types and alignments 6.2 Design of lined canals 6.3 Regime canals 6.4 Tractate force method for canal design 6.5 Control of sediment flow in canal 6.6 Canal regulation works 6.7 Canal outlets Canal maintenance and management Lab exercise Pre-requisites Co-requisites Year/Semester Course status Teaching & Learning Methods Assessment & evaluation Grading System CEng 3005 None IV/ II Compulsory
- Assignment,mini project, Mid & Final Examination Assignment 20% Mid Exam 30% Final Exam 50% Minimum of 85% attendance during lecture hours; and 100% attendance during practical work sessions, except for some unprecedented mishaps.
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Literature
Textbooks: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Arora, K R Irrigation ,Water power and Water Resource engineering ,1996 Michael A M, Irrigation theory and practice Garg, S,K, Irrigation Engineering and Hydraulic Structure S R SarsarahBude, Irrigation Engineering and, hydraulics structures,1994 Bharat Singh ,Fundamentals of Irrigation engineering B.C Punimia and Pandle B B L ,Irrigation and water power engineering,1987 FAO, paper no 23,26,56 etc, Rome ,1979 Luthin J N ,Drainage Engineering USA,1960
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Adama University School of Engineering and Information technologies Department of Civil Engineering Design of steel & Timber Structures CENG 4011 B.Sc. in Civil Engineering B Sc. in Civil Engineering English NN N.N. 5ECTS or CRHR3 Lectures 2
Tutorial 3
Home study 4
The main objective of this course is to present the students about the design concepts for steel and timber structures. Although several types of structures can be built from both materials, emphasis will be given to buildings.
Course description
Students develop competence in Designing tension members Designing compression members Designing flexural members Beam columns Structural connections Plate girdes.
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. Introduction, materials and design philosophy Tension members Compression members Flexural members Plate girders Combined bending and compression members Structural connections and design of joints Structural steel support plates Design of timber structures
Course outline
NONE CEng 3002 None IV/ I Compulsory - Assignment,mini project, Mid & Final Examination Assignment 20% Page 102
Literature
Mid Exam 40% Final Exam 40% Minimum of 85% attendance during lecture hours; and 100% attendance during practical work sessions, except for some unprecedented mishaps. Textbooks:
Design of Steel Structures by Gaylord teel Structures by Salmon Steel Structures by Robert Englekirk Handbook of Structural Steel Connection Design and Details by Akbar R. Tamboli

References:
Wadenier, Hollow section in structural applications, 2002 Jack C. Mccormac. James K. Nelson, Jr, Structural steel design (LRFD Methods), Thrid edition 2003.
W.M. C Mckenzie, Design of structural steel work, 1998. BUNGALE. S. TARANATU, Steel concrete and composite design of tall buildings.
L.J. MORRIS- D. R. PLUM, structural steel work Design to BS 5950, William J . Segw, Fundamentals of structural steel design, 1998, Ethiopian Building cod of slandered
EBCS-3, Design of Steel Structures EBCS-5, Utilization of Timber EU & ACI Codes for the Design of Steel Structures Steel Designer Manual by Steel Construction Institute
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Adama University School of Engineering and Information technologies Department of Civil Engineering Hydraulics structure-I CENG 4013 B.Sc. in Civil Engineering B Sc. in Civil Engineering English NN N.N. 5ECTS or CRHR3 Lectures 2
Tutorial 3
Home study 4
The students shall learn and understand the fundamental of theories of design and analysis of dams & other water barrier structures Classification of hydraulic structures. Type of dams Location and selection of appropriate type of dam and spillway. Design concepts of different types of dams Investigation and treatment of dam site Design and stability analysis of dams: gravity dams, earth dams, rock-fill dams, arch, buttress dams etc. Design and hydraulic calculation of spillways: ogee spillway, siphon spillway, shaft spillway and side channel spillway, Spillway crest gates.
Methods of stream diversion during construction.
Course outline
1. BASICS OF DAM ENGINEERING 2. DESIGN OF CONCRETE DAMS 2.1. Gravity dam 2.2. Introduction to arch and buttress dam 3. DESIGN OF EMBANKMENT DAMS. 3.1. Earth dam 3.2. Rock fill dam 3.3. RCC dam 4. INTRODUCTION TO DAM ANCILLARY STRUCTURES 4.1. Spillways 4.2. Terminal structures Intake and Outlet work
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Lab exercise Pre-requisites Co-requisites
Year/Semester Course status Teaching & Learning Methods Assessment & evaluation Grading System
IV/ I Compulsory - Assignment,mini project, Mid & Final Examination Assignment 20% Mid Exam 30% Final Exam 50% Minimum of 85% attendance during lecture hours; and 100% attendance during practical work sessions, except for some unprecedented mishaps. Textbooks: 1. C. Nalluri. (2001). Hydraulic Structures. Taylor & Francis. 2. Ljubomir Tancev. (2005). Dams and Appurtenant Hydraulic Structures. 3/e. Taylor & Francis. 3. P. Novak (2007). Hydraulic Structures. 1/e . Taylor & Francis. 4. USBR (1986). Design of Small dams. References: -
Literature
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Adama University School of Engineering and Information technologies Department of Civil Engineering Structural Design CENG 4011 B.Sc. in Civil Engineering B Sc. in Civil Engineering English NN N.N. 5ECTS or CRHR3 Lectures 2
Tutorial 3
Home study 4
At the end of the course students will be able to:
Apply basic principles of plastic analysis and design of reinforced concrete structures Design the structures subjected to lateral forces in addition to vertical forces Design and analyze special beams & dome structures
Incorporate and utilize technology in structural analysis & design Course description
Lateral loads on structures: wind loads, earthquake loads, Building cod standards for wind and earthquake loads, Lateral loads resisting systems in buildings, stable arrangements of structural systems and distribution of lateral loads. Analysis & design of shear walls. Plastic analysis of reinforced concrete beams & frames: static method, kinematic methods, plastic analysis of frames. Introduction to yield line theory for slabs, strip methods of slab design
Course outline
1. Lateral loads on structures Wind loads on structures: General theory of wind effects on structures, Wind loads on stiff buildings (Quasi-Static methods), wind pressure on roofs. Building cod standards for wind loads. Earthquake loads on the structure: Earthquake force determination, base shear determination and distribution, distribution of story shear, correction for torsion. Building cod standards for wind loads 2. Analysis and design of shear walls Classification of shear walls Load on shear walls arrangement of shear walls in buildings, Analysis and design of shear walls. 3. Plastic analysis of rc beams & frames
Plastic behavior of reinforced concrete Effects of shear on rotation capacity Plastic analysis of reinforced concrete beams: static methods, Kinematic methods. Plastic analysis of frames. 4. Yield line & strip methods of reinforced concrete slab design Theory of yield line and strip methods Application to slabs with openings, none uniformly distributed loads, and irregular slabs Reinforcement detailing Comparison with other methods of slab designs.
NONE CEng-4012 None IV/ II Compulsory
- Assignment,mini project, Mid & Final Examination Assignment-10% Mini project:- 20% Mid exam:-30% Final exam:-40% Minimum of 85% attendance during lecture hours; and 100% attendance during practical work sessions, except for some unprecedented mishaps. Textbooks: -
Literature
Ethiopian building code of standards(EBCS-1) Ethiopian building code of standards(EBCS-8) V. Koloujek, Wind effects on civil engineering structures, 1984 Robert park, Reinforced concrete slabs, 2000 P.C. Verghese, Advanced reinforced concrete design, 2005 Gary c. HART, structural dynamics for structural Engineers, 1999 W.H. Mosley, Reinforced concrete design, 1987 BUNGALE S. TARANATH, steel concrete, and composite design of tall buildings KENNETH, fundamentals of structural Analysis C S REDDY, Basic Structural analysis, Second edition, 2006
References:
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Adama University School of Engineering and Information technologies Department of Civil Engineering Research methodology for Engineers GEng 4014 B.Sc. in Civil Engineering Research and scientific methods English NN N.N. 2ECTS or CRHR2 Lectures 2
Tutorial 0
Home study 2
This course is undersigned to provide students with the fundamental theories and practice skill in research methodologies. It intends to develop the trainees understanding of the nature, process and practices of research methodologys such, the course treats basics of research procedures to be followed in research, research design together with its components, date presentation and interaction and drawing conclusion. More over ,the course deals with research proposal writing and reporting research results After completion of this course students will be able to : Know Basics of research methodology Understand the procedures to be followed in the conduction of research Differentiating components a research proposal Cognize the difference between research proposal and completed research work Solve practical problems using scientific methods 1. Research Methods Necessity, types and levels of researches; Information sources and Means for R & D works; Problem formulation, modeling and experimentation; Data Collection/ generation and processing 2. Presentation Skills Research and project proposals; Formats and contents of proposal; Technical report Writing Formats and contents of technical reports; Oral Presentation skills; Knowledge and application of some widely used key vocabularies in engineering and sciences; Outlining and formatting oral presentations; Applications of Audiovisual equipment and software (Multimedia);
Course description
Course outline
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Personal Preparation for presentation 3. Management aspect of Research and Development (R & D) works and out puts Discussion forums and participants role Participation in and/or coordinating forums; Intellectual property rights (ownership) and means of protections Management of finalized, active and prospective R &D works and themes Lab exercise Pre-requisites Co-requisites Year/Semester Course status Teaching & Learning Methods Assessment & evaluation Grading System Attendance Requirements None None III/ II Compulsory - Assignment, Mid & Final Examination - Assignment and Mid Exam 40% - Final Examination 60% - Minimum of 85% attendance during lecture hours; and - 100% attendance during practical work sessions, except for some unprecedented mishaps. Experimental Methods for Engineering Holman P.J Newyork 1994 Experimental Methods for Engineers; 7th edition, Holman P.J New Delhi, 2001 The Research Method, simplified I Version England, 1970 Stochastic Models in Operational Research Heyman Newyork, 1982 Operational Research Principles and Practices Philips Newyork, 1976 Design and Analysis of Experiments Das M.N India 1979 References:
Literature
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Adama University School of Engineering and Information technologies Department of Civil Engineering Fundamental of Bridge Design CENG 4010 B.Sc. in Civil Engineering B Sc. in Civil Engineering English NN N.N. 5ECTS or CRHR3 Lectures 2
Tutorial 3
Home study 4
The main aim of this course is to enable students to choose the appropriate bridge type for a given project and to analysis and design the main components of the chosen bridge. The course also provides students with fundamental knowledge in a wide range of state-of-the-art practices, including code specifications, in bridge engineering. Upon successful completion of this course, students should have learned the analysis and design of bridge superstructures, foundations, bearings and deck joints. They should also have acquired the knowledge of using relevant computer software
Course description
This course covers various aspects of bridge engineering, viz. classification and selection of bridge types; design loading; analysis and design of superstructures; selection and design of foundations; design of bearings and deck joints; use of relevant design codes and computer.
Course outline 1. Types of Bridges; Classification of road bridges; related structures; and similarities between bridges and some plate and shell-type building structures 2. Loading System and Design Loads: Lane concept; equivalent loads; traffic load; hydraulic forces; longitudinal forces; load combinations for different limit state designs 3. Survey of Methods of Analysis: Orthotropic plate theory; load distribution techniques; grillage and space frame theory; finite strip procedure; finite element method; finite difference approach; Availability, applicability and efficiency 4. Design of Superstructures: Selection of main bridge parameters; design methodologies; design of prestressed girder 20 5. Design of Substructures: Design of pier and abutments 20 6. Bearings and Deck Joints: Different types of bridge bearings and expansion joints;
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NONE CEng-4003 None IV/ II Compulsory
- Assignment,mini project, Mid & Final Examination Assignment-20% Mid exam:-30% Final exam:-50% Minimum of 85% attendance during lecture hours; and 100% attendance during practical work sessions, except for some unprecedented mishaps.
Literature
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Course Title Course Number Degree Program Module Medium of instruction Competency Area Competency area coordinator Lecturer ECTS Credits Contact Hours (per week) Course Aim Course Objectives Course description Course outline
Adama University School of Engineering and Information technologies Department of Civil Engineering Highway Engineering -II CENG 4006 B.Sc. in Civil Engineering B Sc. in Civil Engineering English NN N.N. 5ECTS or CRHR3 Lectures 2
Tutorial 3
Home study 4
Chapter I: Stresses in pavement and traffic loading. Chapter 2 : Sugbrade Soil Chapter 3 : Engineering Classification of Soils Chapter 4 : Highway Design Chapter 5: Highway drainage NONE CEng-3006, CEng-4007 None IV/ II Compulsory - Assignment,mini project, Mid & Final Examination Assignment-15% Mid exam:-35% Final exam:-50% Minimum of 85% attendance during lecture hours; and 100% attendance during practical work sessions, except for some unprecedented mishaps. Textbooks: -
Literature
Highway Engineering.by T.D Ahuja Highway Engineering , S.K.Khanna & C.E.G. Justo Traffic Engineering & Transport & Transport Planning,LR
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Adama University School of Engineering and Information technologies Department of Civil Engineering Foundation Engineering II CENG 4004 B.Sc. in Civil Engineering B Sc. in Civil Engineering English NN N.N. 5ECTS or CRHR3 Lectures 2
Tutorial 3
Home study 4
The student shall be able to: Design deep foundations such as piles and pile raft foundations. Understand & interpret the behavior of expansive soils and be able to design foundations on expansive soils. Understand the environmental issues in geotechnical engineering. Pile foundations: classification, properties, pile capacity, negative skin friction, pile group, pile caps, batter piles, and laterally loaded piles. Introduction to piled raft foundations. Cofferdams and caissons (short exposure). Introduction to foundations of expansive soils: characteristics of expansive soils, Physical properties of expansive soils, mechanisms of swelling, methods of preventing heave damage, investigation of cracked buildings in expansive soil areas and the remedial measures.
Course description
Environmental issues in soil mechanics and foundation areas: interference of retaining structures on the environments, effects of burrow and fill sites on the environment, effects of sanitary fill sites on the environment.
Course outline Lab exercise Pre-requisites Co-requisites Year/Semester Course status Teaching & Learning Methods Assessment & evaluation Grading System NONE CEng-4005 None IV/ II Compulsory
- Assignment,mini project, Mid & Final Examination Assignment-15% Mid exam:-35% Final exam:-50% Page 113
Literature
Minimum of 85% attendance during lecture hours; and 100% attendance during practical work sessions, except for some unprecedented mishaps. Textbooks: 1. Bowles, J.E. Foundation Analysis and Design, 5th Edition, MacGraw Hill, 2001 2. Das, B.M. Principles of Foundation Engineering, PWS, 3rd edition, 2006
Tomlinson, M.J., Foundation Design and Construction, Pitman, 7th Edition, 2001
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Adama University School of Engineering and Information technologies Department of Civil Engineering Hydraulics StructureII CENG 4002 B.Sc. in Civil Engineering B Sc. in Civil Engineering English NN N.N. 5ECTS or CRHR3 Lectures 2
Tutorial 3
Home study 4
The students shall learn and understand the fundamental concept on river diversion, seepage theories, designing canal structures and dam appurtenances Dam appurtenant structures (spillways, dam outlets, energy dissipaters etc) Diversion Headwork: weir and barrage type & design. Seepage theories: critical exit gradient, Lane's theory of weighted creep length, Khosla's theory of seepage, flow nets, causes of failure by piping and uplift, safety against uplift and piping. Silt exclusion devices: silt excluder, silt ejector. Canal structures (diversion box, canal drop, chute, siphon and aqueduct)
Fundamentals to Bridge Design

Course outline 1)
2)
3) 4)
DESIGN OF DIVERSION SCHEMES 1.1 Introduction 1.2 Barrage 1.3 Diversion weir HYDROPOWER DEVELOPMENT 2.1 Introduction 2.2 Hydropower system/component design 2.3 Hydraulics machines/The turbines INTRODUCTION TO RIVER ENGINEERING RIVER TRAINING STRUCTURES
4.1 Introduction 4.2 Marginal embankments 4.3 Levees /dykes 4.4 Spurs 5. INTRODUCTION TO DOCK AND HARBORS
NONE CEng-4013 None IV/ II Compulsory - Assignment,mini project, Mid & Final Examination Assignment-15% Mid exam:-35% Final exam:-50% Minimum of 85% attendance during lecture hours; and 100% attendance during practical work sessions, except for some unprecedented mishaps. Textbooks: 2. P. Novak (2007). Hydraulic Structures. 1/e . Taylor & Francis. 3. Julien, P.Y. (2002). River Mechanics. Cambridge University Press, 375 pages References:
Literature
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Adama University School of Engineering and Information technologies Department of Civil Engineering Water Supply & Sewerage CENG 4008 B.Sc. in Civil Engineering B Sc. in Civil Engineering English NN N.N. 5ECTS or CRHR3 Lectures 2
Tutorial 3
Home study 4
The students will learn the basic principles of planning, design & construction of water supply and sewerage systems. And they will also learn about the basic purification & over all sanitation Demand for Water: per capita demand, demand variation, sources of water Population Forecasting Collection and distribution of water Pipelines and appurtenances. Pipe network analysis Water quality: impurities. Physical, chemical & biological properties of water. Drinking waters standards. Water treatment Sanitation system: water carriage and non water carriage
Course description
Organization and Administration of water supply and sewer projects.

Course outline PART ONE WATER SUPPLY SYSTEM DESIGN 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Demand for water Methods of forecasting population Sources of water Design of service reservoir Collection and distribution system design
PART TWO - Sewerage system design 1. Sewerage system /methods 2. Septic tank design 3. Sewerage system design (storm and sanitary) PART THREE INTRODUCTION TO WATER TREATMENT 1) Preliminary Treatment methods 2) Coagulation-Sedimentation Curriculum for undergraduate regular civil engineering program Page 117
3) Filtration 4) Disinfection 5) Miscellaneous Methods of Water Treatment NONE CEng-4001 None IV/ II Compulsory - Assignment,mini project, Mid & Final Examination Assignment-15% Mid exam:-35% Final exam:-50% Minimum of 85% attendance during lecture hours; and 100% attendance during practical work sessions, except for some unprecedented mishaps.
Literature
Viessman W. & Hammer M.(2004). Water Supply and Pollution Control. Printice Hall. 7/e. Kawamura, Susumu, Integrated Design of Water Treatment Facilities, John Wiley & Sons, 2000. Terence J.McGhee, Water Supply and Sewerage. McGraw Hill D Barnes, PJ Bliss, BW Gould & HR Vallentine, Water and Wastewater Engineering Systems, Pitman Press. Roland L.D. Roste. 1997, Theory and Practice of Water and Wastewater Treatment. Jonn Wiley and Sons.
Howard S. Peavy et al., Environmental Engineering. McGraw Hil
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Adama University School of Engineering and Information technologies Department of Civil Engineering Course Title Course Number Degree Program Module Medium of instruction Competency Area Competency area coordinator Lecturer ECTS Credits Contact Hours (per week) Course Aim Course Objectives The objective of the course is to introduce the students how to select, manage & maintain construction equipments. Course outcomes At the end of the course students will be able to: Identify types of various construction equipment for various construction projects. Understand methods of construction using different types of construction equipments. Manage equipments to reduce downtime, achieve optimum equipment utilization and increase production at minimum cost. Types of construction Equipments: compressor and pumps; equipments for earthwork: trenching, dredging and tunneling equipments, power excavator and cranes; Foundation Equipments; concrete making equipments; choosing construction equipments; construction equipment schedule, managements of construction equipments, finance maintenance and safet Course outline Construction Methods & Equipments CENG 5004 B.Sc. in Civil Engineering B Sc. in Civil Engineering English NN N.N. 4ECTS or CRHR3 Lectures 2
Tutorial 3
Home study 2
Course description
I. Construction equipments
Introduction, Selection of equipments, Excavation & earth moving Equipments Compaction Equipments, Hauling equipments, Hoisting Equipments Material handling Devices, Pumping Equipments, Pile driving Equipments Equipments for concrete making, Drilling & ballasting equipments Tunneling Equipments, Pumping & dewatering Equipments Planning & selection of construction Equipments Production Estimate sizing & matching Economics of construction Equipments o Systems approach to planning and applications; Techniques of
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II. Planning & application of construction equipments

system analysis, Application of CPM in equipment Mgt, Application of assignment model in equipment Mgt, Application of transport model in equipment Mgt, Application of waiting line methods in equipment Mgt Preventive Maintenance And repairs Material Mgt inventory control and spare mgt
Safety & insurance NONE none None V/ II Compulsory
- Assignment,mini project, Mid & Final Examination Assignment-15% Mid exam:-35% Final exam:-50% Minimum of 85% attendance during lecture hours; and 100% attendance during practical work sessions, except for some unprecedented mishaps. Textbooks: S.C SHARMA , Construction Equipments & its Managements, 2002, 4th Edition, Shapira, Construction planning, equipments & methods, 2006 -
Literature
References: S.V Deodhar, Construction Equipment & job planning, KHANNA publishers.
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Adama University School of Engineering and Information technologies Department of Civil Engineering Course Title Course Number Degree Program Module Medium of instruction Competency Area Competency area coordinator Lecturer ECTS Credits Contact Hours (per week) Course Aim Course Objectives Up on successful completion of the course, students will be able to: Construction Planning & management CENG 5002 B.Sc. in Civil Engineering B Sc. in Civil Engineering English NN N.N. 3ECTS or CRHR3 Lectures 2
Tutorial 0
Home study 2
Develop more realistic schedule and cost estimates based on resource planned to perform the work. Define the work to be performed. Determine where the resources should be applied to achieve the time, cost and technical performance objectives. Identify those areas developing potential delays or cost overruns, in time to permit corrective action.
Understands the ethical, societal, legal and contractual details of civil engineering projects. Course description Fundamental of management & project managements ,Construction in national economy; parties in construction industry; construction and consulting organizations; design and construction process procedure of public projects, project management and planning techniques; linear & dynamic programming, financial project appraisal and cash-flow analysis; contract administration personnel management, site organizations; insurance in construction industry, quality management, ethics & professionalisms, healthy& safety in civil engineering, case studies. Course outline
1.
IIntroduction Definition of management, Function of management Roles & skills of managers, Levels & areas of management 2. Construction industry Nature of the industry, Its role in the national economy Parties in construction industries, The development of Ethiopian construction industry 3. Procurement & contract management Procurement & contract management process, Procurement & contract management delivery systems Procurement management ,Contract management 4. Labour& material & equipment utilization
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5.
6.
7.
8. 9.
Labor utilization, Material utilization, Equipment utilization Construction planning & scheduling techniques Bar charts, Critical path method( CPM) of Scheduling Program evaluation & review techniques(PERT), Elemental trend analysis, Time chainage diagrams Resource leveling Establishing contract budget, Contract budgetary control Forecasting contract value, Forecasting the contract income Labor plant & preliminaries budget , Forecast value and cash founding Project control Reporting procedures on the project value, cost & profile, monthly costs, control of resources, material wastages on construction site, the control & coordination of sub contractors, pre-tender planning stages, precontract liaison, liaison during the contract periods. Progres measurement Accelerating the projects Project acceleration & time cost optimization, Project acceleration & terminologies, Project accelerating application
Healty , seafety & insurance in construction industry NONE none None V/ II Compulsory
- Assignment,mini project, Mid & Final Examination Assignment-10% Mid exam:-35% Final exam:-55% Minimum of 85% attendance during lecture hours; and 100% attendance during practical work sessions, except for some unprecedented mishaps. Textbooks: -
Literature
Brain Cooks & Peter Williams, Construction planning , programming & control, 1998
Frederic E. Gould, Construction Project Management, second edition, 2006 References:
F. LAWRENCE BENNETT, the management of construction, 2003
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Adama University School of Engineering and Information technologies Department of Civil Engineering Course Title Course Number Degree Program Module Medium of instruction Competency Area Competency area coordinator Lecturer ECTS Credits Contact Hours (per week) Course Aim Course Objectives Entrepreneurship for Engineers Mgmt 302 B.Sc. in Civil Engineering B Sc. in Civil Engineering English NN N.N. 2ECTS or CRHR2 Lectures 2
Tutorial 0
Home study 2
Successful students in this course will be able 1. Describe the process of Innovation, technology transfer & entrepreneurship as an activity origination from market need, the creative recognition of opportunity, and innovative problem solving in the business environment 2. Understand how innovation and competitive advantage contribute value to new business products and services. 3. Understand the entrepreneurial traits and skills needed in entrepreneurial ventures.
Through the development of a business plan, evaluate the opportunities of a selected venture idea along with the constraints on its feasibility.
Course description The goals of this course are to give the student a broad understanding of the field of entrepreneurship development, and commercialization of technology based innovation in existing firms; and the formation, development, and growth of technology- based new enterprises. Students can integrate these areas in their studies or approach them as distance elements and to provide an introduction to the important tools and skills necessary to create and grow a successful new venture, The course is designed to simulate the real life activities of entrepreneurs in the startup stage of a new venture, students in teams, will develop a new venture concept and determine if a demand exists for their product or service. Course outline
1. The Entrepreneur and the Entrepreneurship, The concept of Entrepreneurship, The Entrepreneur as an Individual, Creativity and Innovation 2. Creation of New Ventures Developing the Entrepreneurship, plan, Ideas versus Opportunities, Commercialization of technology based innovation, formation, development, and growth of technology based new enterprises. 3. International Technology Transfer and Multinational Enterprises, innovation Technology usage and adoption by SMEs, Promotion of technological
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development, Public regulation of technology transfers, Diffusion and Mechanisms of Technology Transfer, Intellectual Property Rights and the Appropriable of Technology. Assessing the Feasibility of a new Venture Assessment and Evaluation of Entrepreneurial Opportunities, structuring the New Venture, Legal Structures and Issues structuring the new venture, Legal structures and Issues, Sources and Types of Capital, Busing versus starting a business Growing the new venture The Management Team, Strategic planning, Managing Growth, Financing Growth, Developing a Team of Advisors Risk and Insurance of Business enterprises Definition of Risk, The process of risk management, classifying risks by Type of Asset, Insurance of the small business Project work
Feasibility study and Business NONE none None V/ II Compulsory
- Assignment,mini project, Mid & Final Examination Assignment-10% Mid exam:-35% Final exam:-55% Minimum of 85% attendance during lecture hours; and 100% attendance during practical work sessions, except for some unprecedented mishaps. Textbooks: 1. Kishel, Gregory F. and Kishel, Patricia G. How to start, Run and stay in business, 4th ed 2005. Reference:
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1. Shukla, M.B , Entrepreneurship and small business management, 2005
1. Blawatt, Ken R. Entrepreneurship: process and management, 1998 Tie. (2003). Essentials of Entrepreneurship: What It Takes to Create Successful Enterprises. Wiley, 1/e.
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Adama University School of Engineering and Information technologies Department of Civil Engineering Course Title Course Number Degree Program Module Medium of instruction Competency Area Competency area coordinator Lecturer ECTS Credits Contact Hours (per week) Course Aim Course Objectives This course is designed to give students a thorough understanding of the selection, design and analysis of appropriate earth retention systems for both permanent and temporary support applications and verification of capacity and movement. Emphasis will be placed on the behavior of various types of earth structures to allow effective determination of the best application for a design. . Review of earth stresses and shear strength of soil 2. Earth pressure theories, Rankin and Coulomb theories, Earth pressures from surcharges, Limit equilibrium methods, Earthquake induced earth pressures, Apparent earth pressures 3. Earth retention systems, Sheet pile walls, Soldier pile and lagging walls, Secant and tangent pile walls, Slurry walls, Wale and strut design, Anchor design 4. Earth system instrumentation and monitoring 5. Consolidation and swell potential of soil 6. Soil improvement techniques, Stone columns, Vibro-concrete columns, Grouting systems 7. Reliability-based design for earth retention . Design of Earth Retaining Structure CEng-5212 B.Sc. in Civil Engineering B Sc. in Civil Engineering English NN N.N. 5ECTS or CRHR3 Lectures 2
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Course outline Lab exercise Pre-requisites Co-requisites Year/Semester Course status Teaching & Learning Methods Assessment & evaluation Grading System NONE CEng-3006 None V/ II Compulsory
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Minimum of 85% attendance during lecture hours; and 100% attendance during practical work sessions, except for some unprecedented mishaps. Textbooks: 1. Naval Facilities Engineering Command. (1986). Foundations & Earth Structures. Design Manual 7.02, Alexandria, Virginia. 2. FHWA. (1999). Geotechnical Engineering Circular No. 4 Ground Anchors and Anchored Systems. Publication No. FHWA-IF-99-015. U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Highway Administration, Washington, D.C 3. Macnab, A. (2002). Earth Retention Systems Handbook. McGraw-Hill, New York. 4. FHWA. (2002). Geotechnical Engineering Circular No. 5 Evaluation of Soil and Rock Properties. FHWA-IF-02-034. U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Highway Administration, Washington, D.C. Pile Buck International. (2007). Sheet Pile Design. Pile Buck International, Jupiter, Florida. Reference:
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Adama University School of Engineering and Information technologies Department of Civil Engineering Course Title Course Number Degree Program Module Medium of instruction Competency Area Competency area coordinator Lecturer ECTS Credits Contact Hours (per week) Course Aim Course Objectives Students will be able to know types of underground opening; elastic and elasto-plastic stresses and displacements around underground openings; ground reaction curve; tunnel ground condition; excavation methods (drill-and-blast and machine); excavation systems for large openings and difficult ground conditions; supports and linings; determination of rock loads; exploration and instrumentation; case histories. And they will
generally be confident enough to handle the design and details of tunnel engineering.
Tunneling CEng-5220 B.Sc. in Civil Engineering B Sc. in Civil Engineering English NN N.N. 5ECTS or CRHR3 Lectures 2
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Part I: Introduction 1. History, type, stability and influencing factors, related problems Part II: Underground Excavations in Rocks 1. Stresses and displacements around underground excavations
In situ stresses, Thick-walled cylinder solution, stresses and displacements around a circular opening, uniform stress field & non uniform stress field (elastic, elasto-plastic), ground reaction curves (characteristic lines) Displacements around advancing tunnel face, Elastic stresses and displacements around non-circular openings and caverns; around multiple excavations, Design considerations for underground rock excavation on the basis of stress criteria; pressure tunnels
2. Tunnel responses and relation to ground properties and geology
Standup time and free span, Type of tunnel grounds: rock and soft ground
3. Major ground responses: rock burst, loosening, squeezing. 4. Methods of excavation and support

Conventional method (drill-and-blast with steel support) Mechanized tunneling & tunnel boring machines (TBM's) Supports (initial & final supports): steel ribs, rock bolts, and shot crete Methods of excavation, ground treatments and supports for heavy grounds Page 128
5. Geotechnical investigations for design and construction 6. Determination of rock loads on tunnel support requirements Empirical methods (Classifications: Terzaghi's, Deere's, Barton's, Bieniawski's, NATM, etc.) Analytical methods - confinement-convergence method. Numerical methods - stress and displacement analysis. Observational methods - control criteria/back analysis. 7. Instrumentations, purposes, types of measurements and interpretation 8. New Austrian tunneling method (NATM) Part III: Soft Ground Tunneling Types of ground responses and influencing factors, Face stability in clay and granular soils, Shield tunneling, Ground movement prediction (empirical & numerical analyses), Response of structures to ground movement from tunneling, shallow foundation, piled foundation, damage criteria, risk assessment, Control of stability and ground movements: compressed air; ground treatment (grouting, dewatering, freezing, etc.), Lining design: lining load, ground-lining interaction, segmented lining, analysis methods, Instrumentation and Monitoring
NONE CEng-4004 None V/ II Compulsory
- Assignment , Mid & Final Examination Assignment-10% Mid exam:-35% Final exam:-55% Minimum of 85% attendance during lecture hours; and 100% attendance during practical work sessions, except for some unprecedented mishaps. Text books: Whittaker, B. N. and Frith, R. C. (1990): Tunneling: Design, Stability and Construction, London: Institution of Mining and Metallurgy
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Hoek, E and Brown, E.T. (1980): Underground Excavation in Rock, The Institution of Mining and Metallurgy, London Bieniawski, Z. T. (1984): Rock Mechanics Design in Mining and Tunneling, Balkema
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Adama University School of Engineering and Information technologies Department of Civil Engineering Course Title Course Number Degree Program Module Medium of instruction Competency Area Competency area coordinator Lecturer ECTS Credits Contact Hours (per week) Course Aim Course Objectives CAD in Geotechnical Engineering CEng-5208 B.Sc. in Civil Engineering B Sc. in Civil Engineering English NN N.N. 5ECTS or CRHR3 Lectures 1 Objective: To aquatinte students with the recent application softwares which are currently available for an easy design and operation of Geotechnical engineering projects. Outcome: Students will be able to effectively and efficiently design their projects, so that they will save accuracy, time and energy. Course description Any recently available software packages and models ,which are thought very important for planning ,design, operation of Geotechnical Engineering projects , foundation : software like AutoCAD, SAFE, ETHAPS, SAP, spread shit etc .
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Course outline Lab exercise Pre-requisites Co-requisites Year/Semester Course status Teaching & Learning Methods Assessment & evaluation Grading System NONE CEng-4004 None V/ II Compulsory - Assignment , Mid & Final Examination Assignment-10% Mid exam:-35% Final exam:-55% Minimum of 85% attendance during lecture hours; and 100% attendance during practical work sessions, except for some unprecedented mishaps.
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Text books: Internet and some other books which are found to be important for the specific software
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Adama University School of Engineering and Information technologies Department of Civil Engineering Course Title Course Number Degree Program Module Medium of instruction Competency Area Competency area coordinator Lecturer ECTS Credits Contact Hours (per week) Course Aim Course Objectives The student shall be able to: Plan a geotechnical site investigation program. Design different types of shallow foundations. Design earth retaining walls. Design deep foundations such as piles and pile raft foundations. Understand & interpret the behavior of expansive soils and be able to design foundations on expansive soils. Understand the environmental issues in geotechnical . Site exploration: purpose, plan and methods of soil explorations, evaluation of field tests data. Types of foundations and their selection. Design of shallow foundations: isolated or spread footings, combined footings, strap or cantilevered footings, mat foundations, eccentrically and inclined loaded foundations. Analysis and design of retaining structures: conventional retaining walls, introduction to soil reinforcement techniques, sheet pile walls. Pile foundations: classification, properties, pile capacity, negative skin friction, pile group, pile caps, batter piles, and laterally loaded piles. Cofferdams and caissons (short exposure). Introduction to foundations of expansive soils: characteristics of expansive soils, Physical properties of expansive soils, mechanisms of swelling, methods of preventing heave damage, investigation of cracked buildings in expansive soil areas and the Page 131 Advanced Foundation Engineering CEng-5216 B.Sc. in Civil Engineering B Sc. in Civil Engineering English NN N.N. 4ECTS or CRHR3 Lectures 2
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remedial measures. Course outline Lab exercise Pre-requisites Co-requisites Year/Semester Course status Teaching & Learning Methods Assessment & evaluation Grading System NONE CEng-4004 None V/ II Compulsory - Assignment , Mid & Final Examination Assignment-10% Mid exam:-35% Final exam:-55% Minimum of 85% attendance during lecture hours; and 100% attendance during practical work sessions, except for some unprecedented mishaps. Text books: 1. Bowles, J. E., Foundation Analysis and Design, McGraw-Hill. 2. Das, B. M., Principles of Foundation Engineering, PWS pub. Co. Tefera, A., Foundation Engineering, AAU, Tomlinson, M.J., Foundation Design and Construction, Pitman, 7th Edition, 2001 Reference:
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Adama University School of Engineering and Information technologies Department of Civil Engineering Course Title Course Number Degree Program Module Medium of instruction Competency Area Competency area coordinator Lecturer ECTS Credits Contact Hours (per week) Course Aim Course Objectives The course is structured around five areas; transportation system, current transportation problems, transportation policy & decision making transportation planning methodology, and the changing face of transportation. This framework will enable students to achieve to the following course objectives: Comprehend the fundamental basis for transportation planning. Discover the major issues and obstacles comforted by transportation planners how & why political, environmental and economic issue impact transportation plans. Understand the basis for major transportation policy actions and the decision making environment in which transportation planners operate. Learn key methodological approaches used to evaluate transportation-related problems and identify appropriate alternatives and strategies . This course introduces students to the theory and practice of transportation planning and examines the context in which such planning occurs. This course provides the contents of urban panning and transportation system, infrastructure management, travel survey methods, trip generation and trip distribution, mode and route choice, transportation system performance, measurements of accessibility ,transportation decision making and public involvements, demand management. Urban transportation planning and Inter-Governmental Issues, Transportation system evolution technology, infrastructure, and policy, Urban and transportation systems, urban special structure, transport modes, Infrastructure management: congestion, data, decision making, modeling, Travel survey methods; Lifestyle and Travel demand, Trip Generation and Trip Distribution, Mode choice and Route choice, Transportation system performance and simulation of vehicle activity, Measurements of accessibility, service equity, and distributive justice, Public involvements in Transportation decision Making Demand Management, Traffic flow improvement, and advanced technologies. Urban Transportation System Planning CEng-5408 B.Sc. in Civil Engineering B Sc. in Civil Engineering English NN N.N. 5ECTS or CRHR3 Lectures 2
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V/ II Compulsory
- Assignment , Mid & Final Examination Assignment-10% Mid exam:-35% Final exam:-55% Minimum of 85% attendance during lecture hours; and 100% attendance during practical work sessions, except for some unprecedented mishaps. Text books- Altschuler, Alan A. (1965), The Goals of Comprehensive Planning in the City Planning Process, Edited by AIP References- Peter O. Muller(1995) In the Geography of Urban Transportation
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Adama University School of Engineering and Information technologies Department of Civil Engineering Course Title Course Number Degree Program Module Medium of instruction Competency Area Competency area coordinator Lecturer ECTS Credits Contact Hours (per week) Course Aim Course Objectives Course description To layout and design of airport & airport facilities. Specifically, to select the suitable location/site of airport . The course covers the analysis and design of airport and airport facilities including; aircraft characteristics, site selection, configuration, capacity, access &terminals. Airport master planning with emphasis on design elements of publicity, owned and operated airports, federal air regulations, system planning, airport planning and design, environmental considerations, noise issues, passengers& cargo terminal layout, funding capacity& delay effects. Airport planning and economic justification, Site selection, Configuration, Airport layout and design of terminal areas, Demand forecasting, Access and traffic control Airport Planning and Design CEng-5410 B.Sc. in Civil Engineering B Sc. in Civil Engineering English NN N.N. 4ECTS or CRHR3 Lectures 2
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Adama University School of Engineering and Information technologies Department of Civil Engineering Course Title Course Number Degree Program Module Medium of instruction Competency Area Competency area coordinator Lecturer ECTS Credits Contact Hours (per week) Course Aim Course Objectives Course description Railway Engineering CEng-5412 B.Sc. in Civil Engineering B Sc. in Civil Engineering English NN N.N. 4ECTS or CRHR3 Lectures 2
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To gain the understanding of railways as a transportation. Analyze and design of railway structures. To identify the track components, construction and maintenance. . The course covers the general overview of railway engineering and its significance in transportation. Such course focuses on planning of the alignment, design and numerical analysis of railway and different maintenance methods. Introduction to railway engineering such as; history and significance of railway, Train dynamics, motive power and railway safety, Operations and signals, Passenger rail, Planning the alignment of railway and its curves, Structural design of the railway, Optimum wheel profile design, Numerical analysis of track structures and stability of track, Design of tracks, Inspection and maintenance methods. NONE None None V/ II Compulsory - Assignment , Mid & Final Examination Assignment-10% Mid exam:-35% Final exam:-55% - Minimum of 85% attendance during lecture hours; and - 100% attendance during practical work sessions, except for some unprecedented mishaps. Text books- Practical guide for Railway Engineering by AREMA, Railroad operation and control by Joern Pachl. References-
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Adama University School of Engineering and Information technologies Department of Civil Engineering Course Title Course Number Degree Program Module Medium of instruction Competency Area Competency area coordinator Lecturer ECTS Credits Contact Hours (per week) Course Aim Course Objectives Objective: To aquatinte students with the recent application soft wares which are currently available for an easy design and operation of Transportation Engineering projects. Outcome: Students will be able to effectively and efficiently design their projects, so that they will save accuracy, time and energy. . Any recently available software packages and models ,which are thought very important for planning ,design, operation Highway ,railway, water way (docks, port and harbors), airport etc CAD in Transport Engineering CEng-5414 B.Sc. in Civil Engineering B Sc. in Civil Engineering English NN N.N. 5ECTS or CRHR3 Lectures 1
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Co-requisites Year/Semester Course status Teaching & Learning Methods Assessment & evaluation Grading System
None V/ II Compulsory
- Assignment , Mid & Final Examination Assignment-10% Mid exam:-35% Final exam:-55% Minimum of 85% attendance during lecture hours; and 100% attendance during practical work sessions, except for some unprecedented mishaps. Text books- Spreadsheets (LOTUS, Excel), Eagle-point, AutoCAD, Civil-Designer, etc. References-
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Adama University School of Engineering and Information technologies Department of Civil Engineering Course Title Course Number Degree Program Module Medium of instruction Competency Area Competency area coordinator Lecturer ECTS Credits Contact Hours (per week) Course Aim Course Objectives Course description . To learn and apply methods for analyzing and evaluating transportation systems. . The course covers the theories and methods of impact estimation and addresses the consequences of transportation projects for users, non users and regional economies. Principles of evaluation, Financial math engineering economics, Capital budgeting, Principles of economic production and cost, Transportation costs, Utility and demand ;supply and demand, Principles of modeling, Optimization and shadow principles, Page 138 Analysis and evaluation of transportation system CEng-5416 B.Sc. in Civil Engineering B Sc. in Civil Engineering English NN N.N. 2ECTS or CRHR2 Lectures 1
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Principles of system analysis, Principles of evaluation Financial math engineering economics Capital budgeting Principles of economic production and cost Transportation costs Utility and demand ;supply and demand Principles of modeling Optimization and shadow principles & decision analysis NONE CEng-4007 None V/ II Compulsory
- Assignment , Mid & Final Examination Assignment-10% Mid exam:-35% Final exam:-55% Minimum of 85% attendance during lecture hours; and 100% attendance during practical work sessions, except for some unprecedented mishaps. Text books- deNeutville,R. Applied Systems Analysis; Engineering Planning and Technology management, McGraw Hill publishing co.,Newyork,1990 References- park ,chans., contemporary Engineering economics, Addison wesleyco., Reading, MA 1993 Adler,H.A. Economic appraisal of Transport projects, John Hopkins University progress, Baltimore, MD ,1987
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Adama University School of Engineering and Information technologies Department of Civil Engineering Course Title Course Number Degree Program Module Medium of instruction Competency Area Competency area River Engineering CEng-5310 B.Sc. in Civil Engineering B Sc. in Civil Engineering English NN Page 139
coordinator Lecturer ECTS Credits Contact Hours (per week) Course Aim Course Objectives
N.N. 4ECTS or CRHR3 Lectures 2 Objective:
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To familiarize students with river engineering concepts and related designs. Moreover it will also acquainte them with river hydraulics, river flow characteristics river morphology, and sediment transport .The course will also enable them to be trained on the design of river training and flood control structures. Outcome: Students will finally have a good know how on river morphology, river and fluvial hydraulics, and will be able to design river training and flood control structures . Introduction to River Engineering (scope of River engineering, types of river stages, river characteristics), River Hydraulics: Analysis & basic equations of steady & unsteady flow. Turbulence, velocity profiles, resistance coefficients, and Reynolds stress, River morphology: meandering, braiding ,cutoff etc Sediment Transport and yields: Origin and properties of sediment, sediment transport, sediment load (bed load, suspended load, wash load and total load), incipient motion concept; Local scour (types of Local scour & scour depth estimation), Determination of sediment yields (du boys, Einstein, Meyer Peter etc formulae), Methods or River Training and flood control :Objective and types of river trainings works, Design of river training structures and erosion protection
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unprecedented mishaps. 1. Text books- Raudkivi A J Loose boundary Hydraulics , PPh Jansen Principles of river engineering , Yalin MS Mechanics of sediment transport , Graf W H Hydraulics of sediment transport (1987) , Garde RJ and Raju KGR, mechanics of sediment transport and alluvial stream problems. (2000) Jansen, P.Ph., L. van Bendegom, J. van den Berg, M. de Vries & A. Zanen (1979). Principles of River Engineering; the Non-Tidal Alluvial River. Pitman, London (1979). Delft University Press (1994), Petersen, M.S. (1986). River Engineering. Prentice Hall, 580 pages, Przedwojski, B., Blazejewski, R., Pilarczyk, K.W. (1995). River Training Techniques: Fundamentals, Techniques and Applications. Balkema, The Netherlands. References-
Adama University School of Engineering and Information technologies Department of Civil Engineering Course Title Course Number Degree Program Module Medium of instruction Competency Area Competency area coordinator Lecturer ECTS Credits Contact Hours (per week) Course Aim Course Objectives This course will enable students to describe the significance and special features of hydro power energy and also to plan design and to be acquainted with the various components and types of the hydro power scheme plant. Outcome: In due course, students will be able to clearly differentiate the hydro power energy from other source of energies with respect to different issues. Moreover, they will also be able to clearly describe, plan and design different types and components of the hydro power projects. Types of energy sources , significance & comparison of hydropower energy with thermal energy ,current hydropower potential in Ethiopia (on different rivers ) Capacity factor, load factor, energy forecasting, load duration curve. Components of hydropower plants and their Design Types of hydropower plant (WRT head ) Intakes, water conveyance system ,surge tanks , weirs Lay out and types of power houses Page 141 Hydropower Engineering CEng-5312 B.Sc. in Civil Engineering B Sc. in Civil Engineering English NN N.N. 4ECTS or CRHR3 Lectures 2
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Types of turbines and their design procedures Alternative energy sources Course outline
- Assignment , Mid & Final Examination Assignment-10% Mid exam:-35% Final exam:-55% Minimum of 85% attendance during lecture hours; and 100% attendance during practical work sessions, except for some unprecedented mishaps. Text books1. Mosony .E , Water power Vol I & II 2. Novak. P, hydraulics struc6tures 3. Dandaekar & Sharma ,Water power engineering 4. US Army Corps of Engineers, Engineering and design of hydropower. (Engineering manual) 5. Brown S ,Hydroelectric Engineering practice Vol I II & III Varsheny R S, Hydropower Structures Vol III ,Roorkey. References-
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Adama University School of Engineering and Information technologies Department of Civil Engineering Course Title Course Number Degree Program Module Medium of instruction Competency Area Competency area Ground Water Engineering CEng-5314 B.Sc. in Civil Engineering B Sc. in Civil Engineering English NN Page 142
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Objective: To brief students with over all geological nature and under ground movement of water. The course will also enable students to know the science of ground water exploration techniques, and design of wells. Outcome: Students will be able to clearly know about underground water movement, about nature of aquifers, recharging, and exploration of ground water and over all design of wells. Occurrence of groundwater, different types of aquifers Ground water movement Groundwater Recharge Processes Groundwater Exploration Ground water hydraulics Pumping and recuperation test Well Interference Groundwater quality Well Design, pumps and piping design Building a ground water Model Impact assessment
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Text books1. Todd D K , Ground water Hydrology,1959 2. Jacques W D ,Hand book of Ground water Engineering,1998 3. William C W Principles of ground water engineering,1991 4. Howsam P Water wells ,1990 References-
Adama University School of Engineering and Information technologies Department of Civil Engineering Course Title Course Number Degree Program Module Medium of instruction Competency Area Competency area coordinator Lecturer ECTS Credits Contact Hours (per week) Course Aim Course Objectives Objective: To acquaint students with the recent application soft wares which are currently available for an easy design and operation of water resource projects. Outcome: Students will be able to effectively and efficiently design their projects, so that they will save accuracy, time and energy Any recently available software packages and models, which are thought very important for planning, design, operation of water resources projects CAD in Water Resource Engineering CEng-5316 B.Sc. in Civil Engineering B Sc. in Civil Engineering English NN N.N. 5ECTS or CRHR3 Lectures 1
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None V/ II Compulsory
- Assignment , Mid & Final Examination Assignment-10% Mid exam:-35% Final exam:-55% Minimum of 85% attendance during lecture hours; and 100% attendance during practical work sessions, except for some unprecedented mishaps. Text booksSpreadsheets (LOTUS, Excel), CROPWAT, ADDP, EPANet, water cad, storm cad, flop, sear-mode, SWAT model etc References-
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Adama University School of Engineering and Information technologies Department of Civil Engineering Course Title Course Number Degree Program Module Medium of instruction Competency Area Competency area coordinator Lecturer ECTS Credits Contact Hours (per week) Course Aim Course Objectives This course will enable students to know the environmental impact assessment of different water resource projects. It also enables them to recommend some mitigation measure resulted from the establishment of water resource projects. Outcome: In due course, students will be able to consider the environmental effects of the water resource projects that are going to happen as a result of the projects. Introduction to ecology and environment Important environmental laws and regulations Environmental quality (EQ)(Attributes, Resource, accounts) Environmental impact statement ,EI-analysis ,TOR Check list, network analysis and impact index, & audit Page 145 Environmental Impact Assessment CEng-5310 B.Sc. in Civil Engineering B Sc. in Civil Engineering English NN N.N. 2ECTS or CRHR2 Lectures 2
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Actual case study of EIA for Water resource projects Environmental monitoring ,mitigation measures ,social impact assessment Current environmental policy of Ethiopia. Course outline
NONE NONE None V/ II Compulsory
- Assignment , Mid & Final Examination Assignment-10% Mid exam:-35% Final exam:-55% Minimum of 85% attendance during lecture hours; and 100% attendance during practical work sessions, except for some unprecedented mishaps. Text books Bachiller,A & John G, Expert systems & geographical information system for Impact assessment ,2003 Dearden P.M Environmental change & challenge,1998 Noble B F Introduction to Environmental impact assessment ,2006 Hann K S, environmental impact assasment,2005 EPDRF ,environmental policy, Latest edition Hanna, KS. Environmental Impact Assessment, 2005. References-
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Adama University School of Engineering and Information technologies Department of Civil Engineering Course Title Course Number Degree Program Module Medium of instruction Water Resource Planning and Management CEng-5308 B.Sc. in Civil Engineering B Sc. in Civil Engineering English Page 146
Competency Area Competency area coordinator Lecturer ECTS Credits Contact Hours (per week) Course Aim Course Objectives
NN N.N. 3ECTS or CRHR3 Lectures 2 Objective: The students shall learn about the water resources planning scene, water supply demand assessment and some engineering optimization techniques and concepts of national water resources planning. Global, Africa, and Ethiopian Water resource potential and utilization (Transboundary features) Water resource planning objectives Integrated river basin development consumptive & non consumptive use of water resources system concept in engineering : system analysis Optimization Techniques (Linear and Dynamic programming ), WRP & M models WR project formulation ,concept of master plan Legal, administrative & institutional aspect of water resource planning in Ethiopia
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NONE CENG3005 None V/ II Compulsory
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Text books1. Asit K. Biswas Water Resources: Environmental Planning, Management and Development,2003 2. Andrew AD, Water Resources Planning., 2003 3. Kenneth N. Brooks, Peter F. Ffolliott, Hans M. Gregersen, Leonard F. DeBano , Hydrology and the Management of Watersheds, Third Edition2003 Asit Biswas and Olli Varis, Integrated Water Resources Management in South and South East Asia References-
Adama University School of Engineering and Information technologies Department of Civil Engineering Course Title Course Number Degree Program Module Medium of instruction Competency Area Competency area coordinator Lecturer ECTS Credits Contact Hours (per week) Course Aim Course Objectives At the end of the course students will be able to: Shoring, Scaffolding and formwork CEng-5108 B.Sc. in Civil Engineering B Sc. in Civil Engineering English NN N.N. 3ECTS or CRHR2 Lectures 2
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Loads on Formwork, Causes of formwork failure Design formwork
Erect formwork and shores. Planning of formwork, load determination, scaffoldings, types of scaffoldings, site layout.
Planning: Overall planning-Detailed Planning-Standard units-Corner units Schedule for column form work-Formwork Elements-Planning at tender stage-Development of basic system-Planning for maximum reuseEconomical form construction-Planning examples-crane size, effecting scheduling Estimate-Recheck plan details-Detailing the forms Slip forms and safety practices for scaffolds: Principles-Types-Advantages-Functions of Various componentsPlanning-Desirable Characteristics of concrete common problems facedSafety in slip forms special structures built with slip form techniqueCodal provisions- Types of Scaffolds-Putlog and independent ScaffoldCurriculum for undergraduate regular civil engineering program Page 148
Single pole scaffolds-Fixing ties-Spacing of ties plan- Bracing-KnotsSafety net-General safety requirements-precautions against particular hazards-Truss suspended-Gantry and system scaffolds Site equipment and Plant: Crane arrangements-site layout plan-Transporting plant-Formwork beams-Formwork ties-Wales and ties-Scaffold frames from accessoriesVertical transport table from work Pressures on formwork: Concrete density-Height of discharge-Temperature-Rates of placingconsistency of concrete-Live loads and wind pressure-Vibration hydrostatic pressure and pressure distribution-Examples-Vertical loadsUplift on shores- Adjustment for non-standard conditions Materials and accessories: Lumber-Types-Finish-Sheeting boards working stresses-Repetitive member stress-Plywood-Types and grades- Textured surfaces and strength-Reconstituted wood-Steel-aluminum form lining materialsHardware and fasteners-Nails anin plywood-Bolts lag screws and connectors-Bolt loads Form design: Basic simplification-Beam formulas-Allowable stress-Deflection bendingLateral stability-Shear, Bearing-Examples in wall forms-Slab formsBeam forms-Ties, Anchors and Hangers-Column forms-Examples in each Shores: Simple wood stresses-Slenderness ratio-Allowable load-Tubular steel shores patented shores-Site preparation, Size and spacing-Steel Tower Frames-Safety practices-Horizontal shores shoring for multistoried-More concentrated shore loads T-heads-Tow Tier Wood shores-Ellis ShoresDayton sure grip and baker Ross shores-Safeway Symons shoresBeaver-advanced shores dead shore-Raking and Flying shores Building and erecting the formwork: Location of job mill-storage-equipment-Footings-Wall footings slopped footing forms-slab on grade and paving work-Highway and airport paving-curb and gutter forms-Wall forms - External vibrationPrefabricated panel systems-Giant forms curved wall forms-Wall openings joints-Tolerance for walls-Erection practices-Column headsBeam or girder forms-Beam pockets-Suspended forms-Suggested tolerances-Concrete joint construction- Flying system forms Failures of formwork and ACI provisions: Causes of failures-Inadequate shoring inadequate bracing of membersCurriculum for undergraduate regular civil engineering program Page 149
Improper vibration-Premature stripping- Errors in design-Failure to follow codes-How formwork affects concrete quality-ACI-Case studies-planning for safety-Achieving economy-Finished of concrete design deficienciesSafety factors-Reshore installation- Prevention of rotation-Stripping sequence-Advantages of reshoring Material properties
Lab exercise Pre-requisites Co-requisites Year/Semester Course status Teaching & Learning Methods Assessment & evaluation Grading System NONE NONE None V/ II Compulsory
- Assignment , Mid & Final Examination Assignment-10% Mid exam:-35% Final exam:-55% Minimum of 85% attendance during lecture hours; and 100% attendance during practical work sessions, except for some unprecedented mishaps. Text books-
Literature
Ethiopia building cod of standard (EBCS-1). Ethiopia building cod of standard (EBCS-8).
References-
Adama University School of Engineering and Information technologies Department of Civil Engineering Course Title Course Number Degree Program Module Medium of instruction Competency Area Competency area coordinator Lecturer ECTS Credits Contact Hours (per week) Course Aim Course Objectives At the end of the course students will be able to Page 150 CAD in building Engineering CEng-5110 B.Sc. in Civil Engineering B Sc. in Civil Engineering English NN N.N. 5ECTS or CRHR3 Lectures 5
Tutorial 3
Home study 2
To draw working drawing with AutoCADs provides step-by-step procedures using associated commands, explains AutoCAD concepts
model &Analyze structures using SAP 2000: step-by-step procedures using associated commands, to draw Shear force and bending Moment diagrams using SAP 2000& ETABS, model &Analyze structures using ETABS software Course description
AutoCADs: Draw lines, construction lines polylines, arcs, points, circle, polygons, arrays, Hatches, modifying and dimensioning, save, plot and publish drawings. SAP 2000: modeling process: setting units, adding modes from templates, assigning material and section properties, assigning loads, setting of analysis option, running analysis and design out puts.
Etabs: modeling process: setting units, adding modes from templates, assigning material and section properties, assigning loads, setting of analysis option, running analysis and design out puts 1. Introduction to AutoCAD
Course outline
The users interface: Tool bars The menu bars, shortcut menus, , command windows, design center, tool palates, customize the drawing environment, start, organize, and save drawings .Control the drawing views: change views. Choose a work process: create single-view drawing, create multiple-view layouts. Create & modify objects: control the properties of objects: include layer, line type, color, line weight, and plot style. Use precision tools, draw geometric objects, plot and publish drawing.
2. Introduction to sap 2000 The users interfaces: Model selection, Draw menus, defines menus, Analysis menus, design, display menus, option menus. Modeling process and design of steel & concrete frames: setting units, adding modes from templates, assigning material and section properties, assigning loads, setting of analysis option, running analysis and design out puts. 3. Introduction to etabs
The users interfaces: Model selection, Draw menus, defines menus, Analysis menus, design, display menus, option menus.
Modeling process and design of steel & concrete frames: setting units, adding modes from templates, assigning material and section properties, assigning loads, setting of analysis option, running analysis and design out puts. . NONE NONE None V/ II Compulsory - Assignment , Mid & Final Examination Assignment-10% Mid exam:-35% Final exam:-55% - Minimum of 85% attendance during lecture hours; and - 100% attendance during practical work sessions, except for some unprecedented mishaps.
Lab exercise Pre-requisites Co-requisites Year/Semester Course status Teaching & Learning Methods Assessment & evaluation Grading System Attendance Requirements
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Literature
Text booksTextbook: SAP 2000 Manuals., ETABS Manuals., AutoCAD manuals References- James A. Leach, Auto CAD, 2006 instructors, 2006., Jams D, Bethune, Engineering graphics with Auto CAD 2005, 2005 Adama University School of Engineering and Information technologies Department of Civil Engineering
Building Maintenance CEng-5116 B.Sc. in Civil Engineering B Sc. in Civil Engineering English NN N.N. 3ECTS or CRHR2 Lectures 2
Tutorial 0
Home study 4
Upon successful completion of the courses students will be able to :
Understand durability of building materials Identify Deterioration mechanisms of concrete and prevention methods Understand Correction mechanisms of rebars and structural steels and prevention methods Understands methods of repairing strengthening, plasters, structural timbers, wall claddings.
Course description
Durability of building materials. Description and characteristic of failure reasons and risks for different types of structures, diagnosing and repair methods for concrete, masonry, steel and timber structures, materials and solutions for repair and strengthening.. Classification of methods of repair and strengthening. Materials for repair and strengthening general features of most popular systems and methods. Repair and strengthening methods for concrete structures. Repair and strengthening methods for timber structures. Repair and strengthening methods for steel structures. Repair and strengthening methods for masonry structures building services. Specification & measurements, tendering procedures, planning &financing maintenance work.
Course outline
1. Introduction to durability & maintenance of building materials Introduction & fundamental theories Corrosion of steel: Corrosion mechanisms, Prevention method Durability of concrete materials and structures: Deterioration mechanisms: alkali- aggregate reactions, Carbonation, Chloride
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attaches, chemical attaches, prevention methods Maintenance strategies: Life cycle cost, life cycle story of structures in marine environment, Environmental effects. 2. Nature & importance of building maintenance Concepts of building maintenance, significances of building maintenance, maintenance and running costs, economics of maintenance. 3. Maintenance of site conditions Foundation problems, settlements of buildings, shoring, waterproofing leaking basements, maintenance of paved surfaces, maintenance of fencing. 4. Maintenance of wall claddings Brickwork, Stonework, other claddings, structural frames, timber framed houses, dampness penetration, condensation, chimney problems 5. Maintenance of structural timbers Timber defects, timber floors: stair cases, roofs, sound insulation , thermal insulation, ; vibration 6. Maintenance of finishing Plasterworks, External renderings, external wall tiling, internal finishes decoration & glazing 7. Maintenance of building services Plumbing heating and hot water supply, air conditioning, electrical installations, gas installations, lifts, , drainage, fire resisting construction, repair of flood damage 8. Specification, measurement & pricing of maintenance work 9. Tendering procedures and contract administration for maintenance work
Lab exercise Pre-requisites Co-requisites Year/Semester Course status Teaching & Learning Methods Assessment & evaluation Grading System Attendance Requirements Planning & financing maintenance work NONE CNEG3007 None V/ II Compulsory - Assignment , Mid & Final Examination Assignment-10% Mid exam:-35% Final exam:-55% - Minimum of 85% attendance during lecture hours; and - 100% attendance during practical work sessions, except for some unprecedented mishaps. Text books-
Literature
Ivor H. Seeley, Building Maintenance, second edition, 1987. References- DS. DANSK STANDARD, Repair of concrete structures EN 1504, 2004
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B. I.Gupta, Maintenance & repair of civil engineering structures, Slandered publishers.
Shirley Hanson-Nancy Habby ,Preservinf & maintaining the older homes,1999. Drerek Miles and Paul syagy, Building maintenance, 1997
P. S. Gahlot , Building repairs, maintenance & management, 2008, -
Adama University School of Engineering and Information technologies Department of Civil Engineering Course Title Course Number Degree Program Module Medium of instruction Competency Area Competency area coordinator Lecturer ECTS Credits Contact Hours (per week) Course Aim Course Objectives Upon Successful completion of this course, students will be able to: Precast Concrete Structures CEng-5114 B.Sc. in Civil Engineering B Sc. in Civil Engineering English NN N.N. 5ECTS or CRHR3 Lectures 2
Tutorial 3
Home study 2
Design buildable & cost effective high rise precast concrete buildings. Understand Basic concepts of precast construction. Check structural stability, robustness and integrity of precast concrete high rise buildings. Carryout structural design operations, by recognizing the role of the designer in precast construction. Design prefabricated building elements. Select & design appropriate connection between different elements of prefabricated buildings. Distinguish different manufacturing methods of precast elements in a factory
Course description
Definition of precast concrete. Materials used in precast structures. Design principals. Components. Systems & overall stability: simplified frame analysis, sub structuring methods, stabilizing methods. Precast concrete elements: precast floors, precast beams, precast columns, precast columns & precast walls. Design of floor diaphragms. Connections: connection between vertical joints, column to column connection, connections between horizontal elements: loops connections, connections with Page 154
protruding bars, hollow core slab connections, connecting between horizontal & vertical elements: column to beam connections, wall to floor connections, four sided corbels. Introduction to production of precast elements: materials, moulds, reinforcement. Robustness and structural integrity. Course outline
1. INTRODUCTION Definition of precast concrete. Merits of precast concrete. Materials used in precast concrete structures. Design principles: modular coordination, tolerances, standardization. Components: components of single story structures, components of multi-story structures. 2. PRECAST FRAME ANALYSIS & SYSTEM STABILITY Types of precast concrete structures. Simplified frame analysis. Sub -structuring methods. Connection design. Stabilizing methods. 3. PRECAST CONCRETE FLOORS Precast concrete flooring options. Flooring arrangement. Structural design of individual units. Design of composite floors. Composite plank floors. 4. PRECAST CONCRETE BEAMS Introduction. Composite & none-composite reinforced concrete beams. Composite & none-composite prestressd concrete beams. Propping. Horizontal interface shear. 5. COLUMN AND SHEAR WALLS Precast concrete column. Column design. Precast concrete walls. Distribution of horizontal loading. Infill shears walls. Cantilever walls. 6. HORIZONTAL FLOOR DIAPHRAGMS Introduction to floor diaphragms. Shear transfer mechanisms. Edge profiles & tie steel details. Design of floor diaphragms. Shear stiffness Diaphragm action in composite floor with structural toping. 7. CONNECTIONS
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Design philosophy Types of connections Connection between vertical joints: reinforced mortar joints, unreinforced mortar joints, column to column connection. Connection between horizontal elements: loop connection, connection with protruding bars, hollow core slab connection. Connection Between horizontal & vertical elements: Column to beam connection, wall to floor connection, four sided corbels. Connections in composite beams. Free support connections 8. INTRODUCTION TO PRODUCTION OF ELEMENTS Materials Moulds Guidelines for the shape elements Reinforcements Transportation systems
Lab exercise Pre-requisites Co-requisites Year/Semester Course status Teaching & Learning Methods Assessment & evaluation Grading System Attendance Requirements ROBUSTNESS & STRUCTURAL INTEGRITY. NONE CNEG4012 None V/ II Compulsory - Assignment , Mid & Final Examination Assignment-10% Mid exam:-35% Final exam:-55% - Minimum of 85% attendance during lecture hours; and - 100% attendance during practical work sessions, except for some unprecedented mishaps. Text booksKIM S. ELLIOTT, PRECAST CONCRETEUCTURES, 2000.
Literature
N Krishana Raju, Prestressed CONCRETE, Fourth edition, TATA McGRAW HALL publishing company, 2008. BUNGALE S. TARANATH, steel concrete and composite design of tall buildings. N. KRISHNA, Presterssed concrete, 1997
Jack C. Mccormac. James K. Nelson, Jr, Structural steel design (LRFD Methods), Third edition 2003 Adama University School of Engineering and Information technologies Department of Civil Engineering Curriculum for undergraduate regular civil engineering program Page 156
Reinforced Concrete III CENG 5112 B.Sc. in Civil Engineering B Sc. in Civil Engineering English NN N.N. 5ECTS or CRHR3 Lectures 2
Tutorial 3
Home study 4
Upon successful completion the course students will be able to:
Analysis & design reinforced concrete water retaining structures. Analyze & design pre-stressed concrete structures Design Bunkers and silos
Course description
Course outline
1. Analysis & design reinforced concrete water retaining structures 2. Design Bunkers and silos 3. Analyze & design pre-stressed concrete structures
CEng 5110 None V/ II Compulsory
- Assignment,mini project, Mid & Final Examination Assignment 20% Mid Exam 40% Final Exam 40% Minimum of 85% attendance during lecture hours; and 100% attendance during practical work sessions, except for some unprecedented mishaps. Textbooks: -
Literature
Robert Park, reinforced concrete slabs, second edition, 1998 P.C. Varehese, Advanced reinforced concrete design, 2005 N. KRISHNA, Presterssed concrete, 1997 S.U. PILLAI. D. W. KIRK, reinforced concrete design, second edition,
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1998. N Krishna Raju, Prestressed CONCRET, Fourth Edition, 2008 EDWARD G. NAWY, Reinforced concrete a fundamental approach, fifth edition, 2003. W.H. Mosley, reinforced concrete design, 1987 W.H. Mosley. J.H Bungey and R. Hulse, Reinforced concrete structure Design, 1999. S. N. SINHA, Reinforced concrete design, Seconded edition, 2002 Jack C. Mccormac, design of reinforced concrete, Fifth edition, 2001.
Ethiopian building code of standard ( EBCS- 2) References:
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APPENDIX A: Senior Project Evaluation Sheet ADAMA SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGIES, DEPARTMENT OF CIVIL ENGINEERING
CRITERIA ONE (TECHNICAL REPORT) No A B C Introduction Literature survey Statement of the problem
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Numerical & Experimental investigation Results and Discussion Summary and conclusion CRITERIA TWO (PRESENTATION) Language proficiency Presentation skills Level of understanding of the work done Ability to answer questions correctly
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Appendix B: Senior Project Evaluation Cumulative/Summary Sheet THESIS EVALUATION CUMULATIVE SHEET ADAMA SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY, DEPARTMENT OF CIVIL ENGINEERING THESIS EVALUATION CUMULATIVE SHEET (2 0% ) M ar ks by Ad vis or Marks awarded
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Appendix C: Senior Project Report Format i) ii) iii) iv) Cover page Abstract Acknowledgements: express thanks/gratitude for human/ institutional assistance Contents
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1. Table of contents 2. List of figures/tables 3. Introduction 4. Literature survey 5. Study of the problem/investigation 6. Results and Discussion 7. Summary and Conclusion 8. List of Appendices 9. Bibliography.
Appendix D: Final project cover page format/Sample
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Adama Science and Technology University School of Engineering and Information Technology Department of Civil Engineering DESIGN AND ANALYSIS OF G + 5 REINFORCED CONCRETE COMMERCIAL BUILDING By Haile Alemu BSc Thesis Submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the award of the degree of BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN CIVIL ENGINEERING July, 2012
Appendix E: Format for Citation of References (BIBLIOGRAPHY) a. Books With one author Metha P.K., 2006. Concrete, 3rd ed. New Jersey: Prentice Hall With two authors
Giancoli, D.C., and F.P. Woodford, 1975. Writing Scientific Papers in English Curriculum for undergraduate regular civil engineering program Page 174
Amsterdam: Elsevier More than two authors
Nilson, A.H. et al., 1990. Design of concrete structures, London: Oxford University Press. b. Thesis Johnson L.,1993. Fatigue life assessment of concrete piers. Ph.D.Thesis, University of Limerick. c. Journals Elis, R., April " 4, 1990. " The Journal of earthquake engineering"., Journal
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Building Engineering Geotechnical Engineering Transportation Engineering Water Resources Engineering

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Module Theory of structures and strength of materials Reinforced concrete

Cr. Lec. Lab. Tut. HS CP 4 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 1 Hr 3 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 0 Hr 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 3 0 0 0 3 3 6 Hr 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 0 0 3 3 3 0 0 0 Hr 4 4 4 2 4 2 2 2 4 4 4 2 2 3 4 0

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