The department offers a comprehensive and integrated program that allows the student to develop solid basis in different Civil Engineering disciplines. The program is devoted to graduate engineers capable of:

- Designing and maintaining structures such as towers, bridges, tanks, dams and others.
- Designing and managing road networks.
- Designing and constructing water, sanitary and drainage networks, as well as managing water resources and their optimal usage.
- Solving soil problems from the structural point of view.
- Managing projects and analyzing their associate cost and different construction techniques.
- Applying engineering methods in solving environmental problems to reach better life standard.

In addition, the program has been designed to give the student the opportunity to select one of three areas of specialty where he can study in more depth to satisfy his own area of interest. These three areas are:

1. Structural and Geotechnical engineering.
2. Water resources and Environmental engineering.
3. Transportation and Construction engineering and management.

Degree Requirements

Students have to study 160 credit hours distributed over 10 levels (2 levels per year).

In the last year student have the choice to select one of the three disciplines. Details of the courses plan are shown below.

 

Brief description of Civil Engineering disciplines

1. Structural Engineering

This discipline deals with the analysis and design of concrete and steel structures, such as multi-story buildings, bridges, towers....etc. It deals also with the study of the durability and resistibility of such structures for live loads, wind and earthquake. The study involves also the study of the properties of building materials according to the international specifications.

2. Water Resources and Hydraulics Engineering

This field covers the basic concepts of water science and its related theorems and applications. This includes the methods of transporting water from sources to distribution sites through channels and pipelines, water sources and storage system, types of dams and their design methods. It involves also the study of seawater movements and shore protection.

3. Geotechnical Engineering

This field is concerned with the study of the soil properties of the construction site and its bearing capacity. Geotechnical engineering is concerned also with the suitable solutions for any problem in the soil as well as the choice of the best and secured methods of design and construction of the foundation of engineering structures.

4. Environmental Engineering

This field is concerned with the study of the necessary methods and techniques of environment protection as well as the availability of the basic life elements such as water and air with a specific level of quality to protect the mankind health and environment. This includes design and construction of water distribution networks, wastewater and storm water collection systems, water treatment plants and wastewater treatment for reuse in industrial and agricultural fields. Environmental engineering involves also the study of the different techniques of controlling air, water and soil pollution as well as the proper disposal or recycle of solid and hazardous wastes.

5. Transportation Engineering

This discipline involves the present and future broad planning of the requirements of transportation systems, as well as the specifications of these systems such as those of roads, airports, parking lots....etc. and the management of traffic volumes with the necessary design of the traffic signals and public transportation.

6. Construction Engineering & Management

The civil engineer is concerned with the management of engineering projects including planning and control of cost, time, and quality. This field is a multi-discipline area, which demands knowledge about business, economy, computer applications, constructability, construction equipment and methods, decision and risk analysis, engineering management, law, safety and productivity.

 

CE COURSE PLAN (160 UNITS)

 

 

CE DISCIPLINES COURSES

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF CIVIL ENGINEERING COURSES

1-CE COURSES

CE          281         INTRODUCTION TO GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERING 2 (2,0,0)

Types of rocks.  Classification of rocks based on origin and strength. Weathering processes. Origin and mineralogical composition of soils. Residual and transported soil. Identification of soil minerals.

CE          302         MECHANICS OF MATERIALS  3 (3, 1,0)

Stress, strain;  Hook's law.  Moduli of elasticity and rigidity, and Poisson's ratio.  Statical determination of axial force, shear force, bending moment and torque in bars, beams and circular shafts.  Load-shear-moment relationship in beams.  Section kinematics;  strain and stress distribution and their resultants.  Normal and shear stress distributions in beams of different shapes. Transformation of stress and strain, Mohr's circle.  Spherical and cylindrical pressure vessels.  Elastic buckling of columns. (Prerequisite:  GE 201, MATH 203)

CE          303         PROPERTIES AND TESTING OF MATERIALS  2 (1,0,2)

Engineering materials:  properties, testing, specifications, statistical evaluation; bricks, lime, gypsum, timber, metals, plastics, ceramics, glasses. Testing machines.  Measuring devices.  Tests:  tension, compression, bending, shear, hardness, impact.  Non destructive tests. (Prerequisite:  CE 302).

CE          304         PROPERTIES AND TESTING OF CONCRETE  2 (1,0,2)

Cement:  manufacture, properties, types of cement, tests. Aggregates:  types, properties, grading, tests.  Mixing water. Concrete:  proportions, mixing, handling, placing, fresh and hardened properties, tests, curing. (Prerequisite:  CE 302).

CE          321         FLUID MECHANICS  3 (3, 1, 0)

Fluid properties. Fluid statics. Kinematics. Dynamics of an ideal fluid.  Flow of real fluids. Viscous effect and fluid resistance.  Fluid measurements. (Prerequisites:  GE 202 and MATH 204)

CE          322         HYDRAULICS  4 (3, 0, 2)

Steady flow in closed conduits.  Steady flow in open channels.  Pumps.  Laboratory experiments covering fluid measurements, flow through pipes, open channel, centrifugal pump.  Dimensional analysis and similitude. (Prerequisite:  CE 322)

CE          361         STRUCTURAL ANALYSIS I  3 (3, 1,0)

Types of structures, supports and loads.  Idealization of structures and loads. Geometric stability and determinacy. Analysis of determinate trusses, beams, plane frames and arches; reaction computation; axial force, shear force and bending moment diagrams. Internal force releases. Load-shear-moment relationship. Differential equation of elastic curve. Deflections by integration, moment-area, conjugate-beam and virtual work methods. Influence lines of determinate structures. (Prerequisite: CE 302)

CE          381         ENGINEERING PROPERTIES OF SOILS AND THEIR MEASUREMENTS 2 (1,0,2)

Laboratory Measurements of: Moisture density relationship, Classification and identification of soil, Grain size analysis, Compaction characteristics, Permeability, Consolidation, Shear strength.

CE          411         INTRODUCTION TO CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTS  3 (3,1,0)

Basics of construction law.  Types and selection of construction contracts.  Essentials of plans and specifications.  Bidding.   Awarding and administration of contracts.  Liability.  Bonding claims.  Construction contracts in Saudi Arabia.

CE          412         ESTIMATING CONSTRUCTION COSTS  3(3,1,0)

The estimating process.  Conceptual estimating.  Range estimating.  Detailed estimate.  Earthwork. Concrete.  Masonry.  Carpentry and steel.  Mechanical and electrical estimating.  Heavy construction.  Profit and bonds.  Labor productivity.  Computers in estimating.  Bidding strategy.

CE          417         CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT & METHODS  3 (3, 1,0)

Overview of the construction industry.  Earthmoving materials and operations.  Excavation and lifting.  Loading & hauling.  Compacting & finishing.  Concrete construction.  Concrete form design.  Construction economics.  Contract construction.

CE          422         HYDROLOGY  3 (3, 1, 0)

The hydrologic cycle. Fundamentals of meteorology, temperature, humidity, wind, precipitation, evaporation.  Streamflow and run-off, Groundwater aquifers, wells, and intrusion in coastal aquifers.  Streamflow hydrographs.  Unit hydrographs for various durations and its applications. Water Resources management its demand, Introduction in Water Resources management and its demand, Water Resources management in arid and semi-arid regions and its application in Saudi Arabia. (Co-prerequisite:  CE 322)

CE          423         HYDRAULIC STRUCTURES  3 (3, 1, 0)

Design of inlet and outlet structures for irrigation canals.  Cross structures, culverts, siphons and aqueducts.  Energy dissipation below hydraulic structures.  Spillways.  Design of dams. (Prerequisite:  CE 322)

CE          425         SURFACE AND GROUND-WATER HYDROLOGY  3 (3, 1, 0)

Review of hydrologic cycle elements.  Computation of average precipitation stream flow and stage discharge relationship.  Hydrograph analysis, infiltration indices, hydrographs of basin outflow.  Unit hydrographs.  Storage routing, natural channels and reservoirs.  Probability concepts in design recurrence interval.  Flood frequency analysis and flow direction curves.  Ground water, hydraulics of wells, boundary effects, well construction and maintenance. (Prerequisite:  CE 422) 

CE          433         TRANSPORTATION  SYSTEMS   3 (3, 1, 0)

The transportation systems and its characteristics.  Transportation and society.  Transportation technology:  components of transportation systems.  Vehicle motion, flow, and performance.  Continuous flow.  Terminals.  Introduction to transportation demand.

CE          434         HIGHWAY ENGINEERING  4 (3, 0, 2)

Highway planning and capacity.  Design controls and criteria.  Cross sectional elements.  Sight distances.  Horizontal and vertical alignments.  Intersections.  Highway materials characterization.  Bituminous mixtures design.  Flexible pavement design.  Highway drainage. Pavement evaluation and maintenance.

CE          436         TRAFFIC ENGINEERING   3 (3, 1, 0)

Components of Traffic system, Traffic-stream characteristics, Traffic studies, Parking, Pedestrians, Traffic safety, Traffic signals, Signs and Markings, Capacity of urban streets and intersections, Congestion management. 

CE          437         ANALYSIS AND DESIGN OF PAVEMENT SYSTEMS  3(3,1,0)

Definition of pavement systems.  Materials, traffic and environmental factors characterization.  Introduction to the Multi-Layer Elastic theory.  Stresses in flexible pavements.  Design methods of flexible pavements.  Stresses in rigid pavements.  Design methods of rigid pavements.  Overlay design.  Introduction to analysis and evaluation of pavement maintenance strategies.

CE          441         WATER SUPPLY AND DRAINAGE SYSTEMS  3(3,1,0)

Quantity of water and wastewater.  Design of water supply networks including pumping stations and storage capacity.  Design of sanitary and storm sewers, including appurtenances. (Prerequisite: CE 322 and Co-requisite: CE 422).

CE          442         WATER AND WASTEWATER TREATMENT   3(2,0,2)

Water quality and standards.  Water treatment including clarification, filtration, disinfection and softening. Characteristics of wastewater. Sewage treatment, including solids removal and biological processes.  

CE          444         ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING  3(3,1,0)

Introduction to pollution problems and impact of development on the environment. Liquid waste disposal:  overland,in streams, lake and sea.  Solid wastes:  management, characteristics, storage, collection, disposal, and recycling air pollution:  sources, pollutants, effects and control.  Noise pollution:  sources, effect and control. (Prerequisite:  CE 442).

CE          445         WASTEWATER RECLAMATION AND REUSE  3(3,1,0)

Wastewater reuse as an essential part of water resources management.  Characteristics of municipal secondary effluents and quality standards for reuse.  Reclaimed wastewater use in agricultural, landscaping, recreational and industrial developments.  Industrial wastes:  characteristics, reclamation and recycling.  Combining of treatment units to achieve the required water quality standards. (Prerequisite:  CE 442).

CE          461         STRUCTURAL ANALYSIS II  3(3,1,0)

Analysis of indeterminate structures; trusses, beams, plane frames and arches.  Method of consistent deformation;  flexibility matrix formulation;  prestrain and support movement effects.  Slope deflection method.  Matrix analysis of beams and plane frame using the stiffness method.  Moment distribution;  sway consideration.  Analysis of non-prismatic members.                (Prerequisite:  CE 361).

CE          462         ANALYSIS AND DESIGN OF BUILDINGS  3 (1,0,4)

Integration and implementation of analysis and design process through a term-long design project of real structures utilizing upto date computer software and including:  Idealization and modellings of structures.  Preliminary design.  Estimation of gravity and wind loads.  Approximate methods of analysis and design.  Material and durability specifications.  Detailing requirements.  Preparation of structural drawings. (Prerequisite:  CE 461, CE 472).

CE          471         REINFORCED CONCRETE 1  3(3, 1,0)

Fundamentals and design theories based on ultimate strength design and elastic concept.  ACI Code requirements. Load factors.  Analysis and design of reinforced concrete members subject to flexure, shear and diagonal tension in accordance to ACI strength method.  Development length of reinforcement.  Deflection and crack controls. (Prerequisite:  CE 304, CE 361).

CE          472         REINFORCED CONCRETE (2)  3 (3,1,0)

Design of floor systems, one way, two way, ribbed and flat slabs.  Design for torsion, combined shear and torsion by the strength method.  Design of continuous beams.  ACI moment redistribution for minimum rotation capacity.  Design of columns under axial and eccentric loadings, short and long columns.  Staircases.  Types of footings.

CE          473         STEEL STRUCTURES   3(2,0,2)

Analysis and design of roof trusses.  Design of tension and compression members, columns under eccentric loadings, column bases and footings.  Design of beams.  Welded and bolted connections. Design of building frames.  Introduction to plastic analysis.  Industrial building project. All according to AISC specifications. (Prerequisite:  CE 461). 

CE          477         BASIC CONCRETE TECHNOLOGY   3(3,1,0)

Cement hydration products, Plastic and dry shrinkage, Hot weather concrete, Influence of curing, Durability of concrete:  basic concepts & durability requirements, Introduction to repair and rehabilitation.

CE          480         SOIL MECHANICS   3 (3,1,0)

Seepage theory, soil stresses using elastic theory, Immediate settlement, Total and effective stress principle, consolidation settlement and its rate, Shear strength, Lateral earth pressure, Slope stability, Excavation and bracing.

CE          482         FOUNDATION ENGINEERING  3 (3, 1,0)

Types of foundation and foundation materials.  Bearing capacity of shallow foundation.  Bearing capacity of deep foundations.  Pile foundations and caissons.  Sheet piling.  Retaining walls. 

CE          485         INTRODUCTION TO ROCK MECHANICS  3 (3,1,0)

Rock and rock mass classifications. Index properties and their measurements in field and laboratory. Initial stresses and their measurements, deformability, strength and failure criteria.  Stability of rock masses. 

CE          486         IMPROVEMENT OF GEOTECHNICAL MATERIALS  3 (3, 1,0)

Improving performance of soils for engineering applications.  Analysis of methods of stabilizing soils and rocks including topics on:  Mechanical and chemical stabilization and earth reinforcement.

CE          498         GRADUATION PROJECT –I-  2 UNITS

Choosing the topic, establishing the project, literature review, preparing for/or preliminary conducting the experiments, collecting the field data & developing the mathematical/computer model if applicable, writing the first two chapters along with any preliminary findings.

CE          499         GRADUATION PROJECT –II-  3 UNITS

Continuation of Part-I of the project including: running and finalizing the experimental program or the mathematical/computer model, analyzing the results and findings and drawing the conclusion, writing the complete project report, presenting and defending the project.

 

2-GENERAL COURSES

GE          209         COMPUTER PROGRAMMING 3 (2,0,2)

Computer organization and hierarchy of programming language, Fortran 90 as a high-level language, arithmetic computations, algorithm design, selection statements, repetition statements, debugging and testing of programs, logical and character data type, data files and formatted outputs, array processing, subprograms, introduction to derived data types and structures, numerical applications. 

GE          302         INDUSTRY AND THE ENVIRONMENT 2 (2, 0,0)

Environmental balance - Types of pollution (air, water and soil pollution).  Environmental impact of Engineering and Industrial activities - Types, sources and standard limits of pollutants.  Pollution control technologies - Examples of pollution from various Engineering and Industrial disciplines. 

GE          401         ENGINEERING ECONOMY  3 (3, 1,0)

Introduction to engineering economy.  Interest formulas and equivalence.  Bases for comparison of alternatives.  Decision making among alternatives. Evaluating replacement alternatives.  Break-even and minimum cost analysis.  Cost accounting.  Depreciation.  Economic analysis of operations. Economic analysis of public projects. (Prerequisite:  Fourth level.)

GE          402         MANAGEMENT OF ENGINEERING PROJECTS  3 (3,1,0)

Basic Management Process approach, Strategies and planning methods, Project planning and scheduling, Bar-charts, critical path methods, PERT method, resource leveling and allocation, time-cost trade off. Construction and organizational approaches, leadership elements and decision making, time and cost control, computer applications.

  

3-COURSES TO OTHER DEPARTMENTS 

CE          251         SURVYING FOR AGRICULTURAL ENGINEERING 2(2,0,1)

Introduction, Survying principles, Horizontzl distance measurements, Introduction to direction and angular measurements, Detail survying by EDM, Levelling and its applications, areas calculations.. Volumes calculation> Introduction to land grading.

CE          269         STRUCTURAL ANALYSIS FOR ARCHITECTS  3(2,2,0)

Types of structures & loading.  Stability & determinacy of structures.  Analysis of statically determinate structures.  Displacement of statically determinate beams & trusses.  An introduction to statically indeterminate structures. 

CE          376         DESIGN OF CONCRETE STRUCTURES FOR ARCHITECTS  I 3(3,1,0)

Introduction to.technology; composition and properties of reinforced concrete; tests for fresh and haerdned concrete; Analysi, design and prepartion of detailed drawing for simple and continous beams, one way slabs, concentric loaded columns, separated footings, according to ACI code.

CE          378         ANALYSIS OF CONCRETE STRUCTURES FOR ARCHITECTS  I 2(2,1,0)

Introduction to.concrete technology; composition and properties of reinforced concrete; tests for fresh and haerdned concrete; Analysis and design simple and continous beams according to ACI code; design for shear, bending and bond stresses.

CE          379         ANALYSIS OF CONCRETE STRUCTURES FOR ARCHITECTS  II 2(2,1,0)

A continuation of CE 378. Analysis, design and preparation of detailed drawing for one way slabs, tow way and hurdi slabs, and design of concentric and eccentrically loaded columns, design of separate and joined footings; term project

CE          323         WATER ENGINEERING FOR SURVY STUDENTS 3(3,1,0)

Introduction to fluid properties, hydrostatics, motion of fluids, closed conduit flow and open channel flow.  Introduction to hydrology and ground water.

CE          363         BASICS OF CONCRETE STRUCTURES FOR SURVY STUDENTS 3(3,1,0)

Introduction to concrete technology;  composition and properties of concrete; tests of fresh and hardened concrete, analysis of simple and continuous beams, design for bending and shear.  Design of short columns; bond strength and development length.