New Harmonized Civil Eng'g Cariclum

School of Civil and Environmental Engineering
UNDERGRADUATE Study Program for the

degree of
CURRICULUM
Bachelor of Science (BSC.)
in Civil Engineering
A Harmonized Modular
Curriculum 2020
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Contents
1 Background of Civil Engineering .......................................................................................................... 1
2 Rationale of the Civil Engineering Program .......................................................................................... 1
2.1 Rationale for the Revision of Curriculum ......................................................................................... 2
2.2 Specific Rationale for the Revision of Curriculum ............................................................................. 2
3 Program Objective .................................................................................................................................. 3
4 Professional Profiles ................................................................................................................................ 3
4.1 General Profile ................................................................................................................................... 3
4.2 Particular Profiles .............................................................................................................................. 4
4.3 Principles of Professionalism ............................................................................................................. 5
4.4 Ethics and Conduct ............................................................................................................................ 6
4.5 Fundamental Principles ..................................................................................................................... 6
4.6 Fundamental Canons ......................................................................................................................... 6
5 Graduate Profiles (Competencies) ......................................................................................................... 6
6 Modules Competencies ........................................................................................................................... 7
6.1 List of competency areas ................................................................................................................... 7
6.2 Competency areas in General Science and Engineering ................................................................... 7
6.3 Design projects and internship ........................................................................................................ 11
7 Program Requirements ........................................................................................................................ 11
7.1 Admission Requirements ................................................................................................................. 11
7.2 Admission to Regular Program: ....................................................................................................... 11
7.3 Graduation Requirements ................................................................................................................ 12
7.4 Grading System ............................................................................................................................... 12
7.5 Degree Nomenclature ...................................................................................................................... 13
8 Teaching Learning and Assessment Methods ...................................................................................... 13
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8.1 Teaching Learning Methods ............................................................................................................ 13
8.2 Assessment Methods........................................................................................................................ 14
8.3 Attendance Policy ............................................................................................................................ 14
9 Module Selection andSequencing ........................................................................................................ 14
9.1 Coding of Modules and Courses ...................................................................................................... 15
9.2 Module Details................................................................................................................................. 15
10 Quality Assurance Mechanism ............................................................................................................. 15
11 APPENDIX: MODULE HANDBOOK ..................................................................................................... 16
11.1 Appendix A: List and Distribution of Program Modules ................................................................ 22
11.2 Appendix B: Course offering (Regular) .......................................................................................... 26
11.3 Appendix C: Basic Modules and Courses ....................................................................................... 29
List of Modules and Course Syllabi............................................................................................................ 29
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1 Background of Civil Engineering
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, and
leadership and business skills. A Civil Engineer is someone who practices all or part of this art.
Civil engineering concerns the study of conception, design, construction and maintenance of large public
and private projects. Civil engineers build and maintain bridges, highways, railways, tunnels, airports,
dams, water treatment and distribution systems and large buildings, along with many other structures.
Environmental considerations, such as water supply, pollution control and preservation of soil quality, are
also a part of the course of study. With thorough knowledge of both the principles of construction and the
possible environmental consequences of a structure, the civil engineer's expertise is one that is essential to
our present civilization and one that will become ever more valuable in the future.
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 country’s infrastructure facilities.
2 Rationale of the Civil Engineering Program

Civil Engineers are Leaders in the conception, Design, Construction, and Maintenance of the Infrastructure
on which the society depends. They build and maintain building, bridges, highways, railways, tunnels,
airports, dams, and water treatment and distribution systems, along with many other structures. Civil
engineers work on environmental projects, such as ecological restoration, waste containment, and soil
remediation sites or design of a safe and efficient transportation systems. With thorough knowledge of both
the principles of construction and the possible environmental consequences of a structure, the civil
engineer's expertise is one that is essential to our present civilization and one that will become ever more
valuable in the future.
Development of quality civil and environmental engineering infrastructure plays a key role in social and
economic development of nations. This can be seen in the development plans of nations, continents and the
world such as the Agenda 2063 of Africa and the UN 2015-2030 Sustainable Development Goals. For
instance, there are several goals in the UN 2015-2030 Sustainable Development Goals whose success
heavily rely on availability of competent civil and environmental engineers. Goal 6 Water and sanitation,
Goal 7 Sustainable energy, Goal 9 Resilient infrastructure, and Goal 11 Resilient and sustainable cities are
heavily dependent on civil engineering.
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Civil and environmental engineers play major roles in meeting societal infrastructure development needs.
Their involvement is particularly immense in the planning, design, construction and maintenance of
different systems such as Urban infrastructures and houses, Road, Railway, Airport, and Transport
infrastructures, Water supply and waste management infrastructures, Waterworks for the purpose of
irrigation and hydropower development, Civil engineering infrastructures for industrial parks and mining
development projects.
Furthermore, civil engineers contribute to the development of systems that ensure quality and efficient
engineering service delivery in the construction industry. They are also involved in human resource capacity
building and applied research activities in the areas of civil and environmental engineering. The Civil and
Environmental Engineering School aims at producing professionals equipped with relevant knowledge, skills
and attitude that would contribute to the development of the country. Therefore, this is a profession by which
many Ethiopians would be nurtured to serve the country and the region.
2.1 Rationale for the Revision of Curriculum
Curriculum of a subject is said to be the throbbing pulse of a nation. By looking at the curriculum of a
subject, one can judge the state of intellectual development and the state of progress of a nation. The world
has turned into a global village, new ideas and information are pouring in a constant stream. It is, therefore,
imperative to update our curricula by introducing the recent developments in the relevant fields of
knowledge.
As the Civil Engineering is heavily involved in the training of the necessary manpower for the Construction
Sector, Curriculum should be up-to-date to meet the quest of the Construction Industry for the latest
technology. The formal and informal feedback that was obtained by the school also shows that there is a
need for reform in the Courses offered. There is a need for the students to acquire practical oriented training
and problem-solving skills through research. Moreover, the students should have a negotiation skill and be
able to write a winning proposal. The revised curriculum should also produce students who are law-abiding
citizens and will advance good governance.
2.2 Specific Rationale for the Revision of Curriculum
The specific objective for the revision of the Curriculum can be outlined as follows:
• The Training should be more practical and Hands-on workshop practice should be introduced in
each module in addition to Internship.
• According to the University Article, the curriculum need updating every five years.
• Software and other modeling skills need to be integrated into the courses
• The delivery method the modules/courses need updating and Excursions should be held more
frequently.
• The Graduate should have effective communication skills and fit the industry needs.
The main revision in this curriculum is to focus on adopting and using the current digital engineering
provides to the civil engineering. As such courses are designed with the aim of using computers to solve
their problems and adopting the state-of-the-art software for solving real word problems. The other salient
revision items of the curriculum include improvement of course contents, changes in course titles to make
them more descriptive, merging courses, splitting of a course into two separate courses, additions of new
elective courses, and omission of elective courses. For instance, Hydraulics I and Hydraulics II courses
have been merged and will be offered as Hydraulics. The former applied mathematics II and III courses are
also merged in to a single course given here as Engineering Mathematics I course. Non engineering courses
have also been included from which a student must take at least two. Strength of materials and theory of
structure courses are designed to merge the former strength of materials, theory of structures I and Theory
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of structure II courses. The other major change adopted in this curriculum is to give two courses
(Engineering economics and Entrepreneurship for Engineering) with internship. These two courses are
expected to be given in two modalities depending on students’ internship situation: viz. as block course at
the beginning/end of 4th year 2nd semester. An update to the program rationale and changes to ECTS values
of some courses have also been made. A summary table that contains the modular and course description
can be seen in Appendices.
3 Program Objective
This program is aimed at training manpower required for the realization of the country’s untouched civil
engineering works through adopting the benefits of digital engineering. Well- qualified civil engineers with
adequate knowledge in the area of construction, Geotechnical, Structural, Transport, 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 and
skills that enables them to execute the following tasks:
▪ Undertake project identification, pre-feasibility 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.
Generally, graduates of the program will;
1) Be knowledgeable of the historical context, the state-of-the-art, and emerging issues in the field of
civil engineering and its role in contemporary society;
2) Demonstrate critical reasoning and requisite quantitative skills to identify, formulate, and resolve
civil engineering problems, and to create designs that reflect economic, environmental, and social
sensitivities;
3) Display a systems viewpoint, critical thinking, effective communication and interpersonal skills, a
spirit of curiosity, and conduct reflecting a professional and ethical manner;
4) Exhibit a commitment to lifelong learning and professional development, involvement in
professional activity and public service, and achievement of professional licensure;
5) Reflect a broad intellectual training for success in multidisciplinary professional practice, in civil
engineering or diverse related careers, and toward achieving leadership roles in industry,
government, and academia.
4 Professional Profiles
4.1 General Profile
▪ Ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, statistics, 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
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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.
▪ Able to solve civil engineering problems through using programming language/s
▪ Able to apply state of the art software in civil and environmental engineering
4.2 Particular Profiles
Project study
▪ Undertaking Project identification, feasibility Study, Location, Cost Estimation, Bank loan, Interest
▪ Prepare and administer of Term of Reference of Projects.
▪ Prepare and administer design bid documents.
Contract Administration
▪ Review and approve contractor’s program, method and schedule using schedule software, Primavera
MS Project.
▪ 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.
▪ 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.
Analysis and Design
▪ Review and approve designs as per the guideline and standards.

▪ Consult with architects and specialized design engineers to integrate design in terms of aesthetic and
technical requirements.
i. Structural Analysis and Design Activities:
• Pre design study, Project program development,

• Topographic survey and Preliminary Analysis and design
• Final Analysis and design using software packages (such as ETABS, SAP etc)
• Preparation of bill of quantities and specifications and Cost estimation
• Computer aided programming/coding for design and analysis
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ii. Water Works Analysis and 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
• Use software, GIS, water CAD.
iii. Transportation Facilities Design:
• Feasibility studies (Photogrammetric and desktop study)

• Soil and material investigation
• Environmental impact assessment
• Transport planning and modeling, Traffic count and axle load study
• Detailed geometric design of highway, railway and airfield using Advanced software
• Pavement Analysis and design (flexible, rigid and airfields)
• Railway Track Analysis and design (ballasted track, slab tracks)
• Highway drainage structures design (Bridge design, culvert, ditches etc)
• Preparation of bill of quantities and engineering cost estimate
• Provisional and final acceptance
Material Testing
▪ Project site exploration

▪ Identification and classification of materials in the field, Conducting field tests
▪ Laboratory tests on soils, rocks, concrete, asphalt, polymers and other construction materials
Construction Supervision
▪ Deciding method of construction, devising temporary works and Selecting appropriate equipment
▪ Manage construction activities and available resources including planning, scheduling, cost
estimating, controlling and reporting.
4.3 Principles of Professionalism
Society has high expectations of construction technologists. The services they provide requires
commitment, confidence, consideration of others, a sense of fairness, honesty, integrity, intuition, sound
judgment, sensitivity, thoughtfulness, thoroughness and impartiality. They are also expected to be dedicated
to the protection of public health, safety, welfare and environment.
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4.4 Ethics and Conduct
The Ethiopian Association of Civil Engineers (EACE) has adopted a standard Code of Ethics based on
international experience to enable construction technologists adhere and preserve the highest principles of
ethical conduct on behalf of the profession.
4.5 Fundamental Principles
Engineers uphold and advance the integrity, honor and dignity of the engineering profession by:
▪ Using their knowledge and skill for the enhancement of human welfare and the environment.
▪ Being honest and impartial and serving with fidelity the public, their employers and clients.
▪ Striving to increase the competence and prestige of the profession
▪ Supporting the professional and technical societies of other disciplines
4.6 Fundamental Canons
▪ Engineers shall hold paramount the safety, health and welfare of the public and shall strive to
comply with the principles of sustainable development in the performance of their professional
duties.
▪ Engineers shall perform services only in areas of their competence.
▪ Engineers shall issue public statements only in an objective and truthful manner.
▪ Engineers shall act in professional matters for each employer or client as faithful agents or trustees,
and shall avoid conflicts of interest.
▪ Engineers shall build their professional reputation on the merit of their services and shall not
compete unfairly with others.
▪ Engineers shall act in such a manner as to uphold and enhance the honor, integrity, and dignity of
the engineering profession.
▪ Engineers shall continue their professional development throughout their careers, and shall
provide opportunities for the professional development of those engineers under their supervision.
5 Graduate Profiles (Competencies)

The developed professional profile clearly indicates that Civil engineers need a good grasp of mathematics,
numerical tools and design skills, 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, a graduate from the Civil
Engineering program has the following profile:
i. An ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science in a specialized area related to civil

engineering
ii. An ability to design and conduct laboratory experiments, to critically analyze and interpret data, in
major Civil Engineering areas, Structures, Transportation, Geotechnical, Water resources, and
Environmental.
iii. An ability to Analysis and design a system, component, or process to meet desired needs within
realistic constraints such as economic, environmental, social, political, ethical, health and safety,
constructability, and sustainability, in selected major Civil Engineering areas, such as Structures,
Transportation, Geotechnical, Water Resources, or Environmental.
iv. An ability to function in multidisciplinary teams, and to communicate effectively, orally and in
writing.
v. An ability to identify, formulate, and solve Civil Engineering problems in major civil engineering
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areas.
vi. An understanding of professional and Ethical responsibilities of civil engineers in relation to public
and private institutions and in the context of Civil infrastructure systems.
vii. An ability to use the Techniques, skills, modern Engineering Tools and software in the major Civil
Engineering areas
viii. Recognize the need for professional licensure and life-long learning. A broad education necessary
to understand the impact of engineering solutions in a global, economic, environmental, and
societal context.
ix. Knowledge of contemporary issues.
x. An understanding of professional practice issues such as project management and interactions
between the development, design, and construction professions.
xi. An understanding of business and public policy and administration fundamentals.
xii. An understanding of the role of the leader and leadership principles and attitudes.
6 Modules Competencies
6.1 List of competency areas
The competency areas in civil engineering program are very critical in analyzing the students’ capabilities
in that field. 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 Communication and Social Studies
A. Humanities & Social Studies
• Improve normative interaction with engineers and other professionals; and develop awareness
of professional ethics, Conflict resolution etc.
• Develop civic skills such as accurate decision making, construct sound arguments, evaluate
others arguments, expression of one self clearly and logically
B. Communicative Skills
• Participate effectively in group discussions and team works, and oral and written communication;
Express their ideas and present their projects, proposals and presentations successfully.
6.2 Competency areas in General Science and Engineering
Basic Engineering Mechanics
• Skill of defining and using the basic principles of forces and equations of motions under static
and dynamic loading conditions for civil engineering problems
• develop appropriate mathematical models that represent physical systems
Basic Engineering Mathematics
• Model and analyze engineering problems by applying concepts of calculus and vector algebra.
Basic Engineering Skill
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• Prepare engineering drawing, able to make basic computer programming.
• Understanding of multi-disciplinary sciences for system engineering problems
• Basic skills on the general workshop safety and practices
Advanced Engineering mathematics and Numerical methods
• Apply appropriate advanced mathematical and numerical method to analyze problems related
to civil engineering.
• be able to plan analyze and write computer programs for numerical methods for basic
engineering applications
• Apply concepts of probability and statistics to problem solving in engineering systems.
Competency areas in Construction Technology and Management
Construction technology
• Get basic knowledge on construction technologies for civil engineering infrastructures;

• Identify elements of basic construction sections such as building; and understand architectural
drawings, working drawings, etc.
• Able to prepare Drawings with computer aid focusing on civil engineering infrastructures
(skills of AutoCAD and other graphing software)
Construction Management
• Skill on selecting appropriate construction technologies and machineries for specific civil
construction types
• Perform economic analysis and evaluation of infrastructural projects.
• Skills of contract formulation and administration, bidding and evaluation techniques
• Have basic skills of Software tools (Primavera, MS Project) for planning and management
techniques of construction projects
• Writing specifications, quantity surveying & BOQ, project cost estimation and construction
supervision.
Competency areas in Environmental & Sanitary Engineering
▪ Comprehend the basic principles of planning, design and construction of water supply and
sewerage systems.
▪ Comprehend the interaction between natural and human environment and environmental
design of infrastructure projects and can apply this knowledge in the design of infrastructures
Competency areas in Geotechnical Engineering
Fundamental of Geotechnical Engineering
• Understand and demonstrate the behavior of soil/rock and geotechnical laboratory techniques.
• Estimate engineering properties of soil; determine the bearing capacity, lateral earth pressure
and stability of slopes of soil.
Geotechnical Design
• Analyze and design different types of shallow and deep foundations using different technique.
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• Design earth retaining structures, cofferdams and caissons.
• Understand & interpret the behavior of expansive soils and be able to design foundations on
expansive soils.
• Understand the environmental issues in geotechnical engineering.
Competency areas in Surveying
▪ Accurately measure distances and angles using high precision and up-to- date surveying
equipment.
▪ Perform quantity of general earthwork based on available surveying data.
▪ Analyze and interpret data independently and come up with contour maps for a given plot
▪ Knowledge of mapping procedures and photogrammetric digitizing
▪ Software skills such as GIS
Competency areas in Structural Design
Fundamental Structural Engineering Theories
• Have basic knowledge on properties and strength of main construction materials;

• Can carry out basic structural frame analysis with various loading conditions using different
methods of structural analysis
Concrete Structure
• Knowledge of reinforced concrete structures and design skills of different RC structural

elements using different code of standards (such as EBCS and others)
• Master the principles of building execution, bridge and others for concrete and reinforced
concrete structural members with safety and economical way
• The ability to control the quality of concrete construction and fundamental testing methods
• Skill of using different design, simulation and analysis software for structural members (beams,
slabs, columns, girders, linings, footings etc)
Design of Structures
• Skill to design lateral, vertical lateral-load resisting systems and frames

• Skill of plastic analysis of steel, composite and timber frames structures and connections
detailing of steel and timber framed structures
• familiar with different types of bridges & selection, bridge loadings, design of RC bridges,
and the use of different bridge design codes
Advanced Structural Engineering
• Apply structural analysis and design methods for the design of buildings and other
infrastructures
• Apply Ethiopian Building Code Standards for lateral loading, Plastic analysis of frames,
Composite steel – concrete structures, elastic stability theory and detailing and connections in
analysis and design of building structures
• Analyze and design of complex structural elements (shells / continuous structures).
Competency areas in Transportation Engineering
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Transport Engineering
• Understanding of transportation systems and ability to plan, collect, analyze, and interpret
traffic flow data for the design of basic elements of an integrated surface transportation system
considering safe
• The skill of designing the geometrical components of highways, airfield and intersections
using topographic maps, traffic data and other operational parameters (with the skill of
software tools)
• Ability to design pavements (flexible and rigid) and the basic knowledge of pavement
materials evaluation, testing, construction practice and quality control.
• Comprehend advanced topics on road construction, maintenance, rehabilitation and pavement
management.
Railway Engineering
• Geometrical design of railway alignment and estimation of railway capacity

• Analyze, Design and maintain railway infrastructure (tracks, station, switches etc)
Competency areas in Water Resource Engineering
Engineering Hydrology & Hydraulics
• Comprehends fundamental concepts of fluid mechanics and be able to understand the basic
laws of physical science which govern the mechanics of fluid flow with hydraulic laboratory
experiments
• understand the fundamental principles & assumptions involved in pipe flow, flow through
turbines and pumps, and dimensional analysis & model studies
• Analyze hydrologic data, perform the hydrological evaluation of watersheds for design
purposes and perform hydrological design for a variety of civil engineering projects.
• Understand the basic principle of flow through open-channels and determine water surface
profile of open channel.
Design of Hydraulic & Irrigation Structures
• Analyze and design hydraulic structures such as dams, spillways, and flood control structures.
• Understand the fundamental techniques used in the analysis and design of hydraulic structures
for water resources development projects such as reservoirs, dams & appurtenant structures,
diversion weirs, river and watershed management schemes.
• Understand the fundamental theories of river morphology and be able to design and analyze
river erosion protection works, flood protection structures, and silt exclusion devises.
• Understand the relationship between soil, water and plant, optimization of water for irrigation
and the design criteria for irrigation structures.
Water Resources Engineering
• Select appropriate site for hydropower development and design hydropower systems
• Comprehend the construction, operation and maintenance aspect of hydropower systems and
infrastructure.
• Comprehend the water resources system and optimize available water resource
• Examine the opportunities and challenges associated with the planning, project formulation,
sustainability; and environmental impact assessment.
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6.3 Design projects and internship
Industry Practice and Entrepreneurship
• Integrate classroom learning with field experience

• Gain work experience in the student’s career field
• Develop foundation for workplace competencies
• Broad understanding of the field of entrepreneurship development, commercialization of
technology-based innovation in existing firms, and the formation, development and growth of
technology based new enterprises.
BSc Thesis/ Project
• Comprehend research methods: their use, analyses and applications; and develop professional
reports.
• Undertake individual responsibility on a comprehensive civil engineering project
• Perform an integrated project and be familiar with the respective important engineering tools,
approaches, methods and/or ways.
• Develop and demonstrates independent methodological abilities on practical study, analysis
and design of a relevant and practical civil engineering project.
7 Program Requirements
7.1 Admission Requirements
Admissions to all regular undergraduate programs are processed through the Ministry of Education 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 University
registrar office based on the criteria set by the University.
7.2 Admission to Regular Program:
Admission following Preparatory Education
Students who have successfully completed the 10 plus 2 years preparatory and have scored the minimum
cut-off point set by the Ministry of Education in the entrance exam could apply for admission to the Civil
Engineering School. In view of the high number of applicants, admission to the School is rather competitive.
Entrance exam will be given to select competitive candidates.
Admission with Advance Standing
Depending on available spaces, diploma graduates from TVET (Technical Vocational Education and
Training) in the fields related to Civil Engineering will be admitted based on grades on competitive basis.
Admission of International Students
Applicants with a minimum cut-off point and with high scores in Physics and Mathematics in foreign
countries examinations equivalent to the 10+2 preparatory program are also eligible. The School determines
the equivalence.
Admission to Continuing Education Program
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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 10 + 3 diploma graduates from an Engineering School,
TVET or similar recognized college in the fields of Construction Technology, surveying technology,
Drafting Technology, and other related programs with a minimum cut-off point and having certificate of
competition/COC/ 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:
▪ has served the University for a minimum of 2 consecutive years;

▪ meet the minimum admission requirement set for the program;
▪ obtain letter of recommendation from responsible body;
▪ Signs undertaking to serve the University after graduation, at least two years of service for
one complete year of study.
7.3 Graduation Requirements
The Bachelor of Science Degree in Civil Engineering requires 5 years to complete in the regular program.
A student is required to take courses that will bring the total credit point of 309 ECTS for graduation with
the Degrees of Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering. Students must accumulate 87 ECTS from
General/Basic Courses, 212 ECTS from Core Compulsory Courses and 10 ECTS from Elective
Courses. Students must take and pass all the required courses to satisfy the requirement for graduation. A
minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.00 is required in all courses taken. In addition, a minimum
grade point average of 2.00 is required in the core courses of the program. Other requirements are same as
those of the University graduation requirements.
7.4 Grading System
The Grading Scale and Letter Grade System are given in table below as per academic policy.
Raw Mark Letter Grades Grade Points Status Description Class Description
[90, 100] A+ 4.00
Excellent First Class with Great
[83, 90) A 4.00 Distinction
[80, 83) A- 3.75
[75, 80) B+ 3.50 First Class with
Very Good Distinction
[68, 75) B 3.00
[65, 68) B- 2.75 First Class
Good
[60, 65) C+ 2.50
Second Class
[50, 60) C 2.00 Satisfactory
[45, 50) C- 1.75 Unsatisfactory
Lower Class
[40, 45) D 1.00 Very Poor
< 40 F 0.00 Fail Lowest Class
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7.5 Degree Nomenclature
The degree nomenclature should read:
THE DEGREE OF
“Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering”
''የሳይንስ ባችለር ዲግሪ በሲቪል ምህንድስና''
8 Teaching Learning and Assessment Methods

8.1 Teaching Learning Methods
Selection of appropriate teaching and learning methods is of critical importance in a competency or

outcomes-based curriculum. In selection of the teaching and learning methods, the following considerations
were made and faculty should keep in mind these features in appraising and revising teaching and learning
methods during implementation of the curriculum:
▪ Alignment with the intended learning outcomes across the three learning domains (knowledge, skills
and attitude) and the expected level of performance
▪ Learner focused activities that ultimately determine the competency of learner
▪ Variety of teaching and learning methods to stimulate and motivate learners
▪ Collaborative methods that encourage collaboration and cooperation among learners
The following innovative educational strategies are used in the development of this curriculum.
▪ Student-centered
▪ Integrated
▪ Systematic and planned learning
Presentation of modules/Courses is through lectures, tutorials, self-study (project works), problem solving,
class and group discussions, assignments, laboratory demonstrations and hands-on exercises as well as
quizzes and tests. Audiovisual aids, e-learning are also methods to be applied in supporting the lectures.
Each Module/ Course will have specific teaching methods depending on its nature.
The major teaching and learning methods for the implementation of the curriculum are;
i. Interactive lecture: Lectures can be made interactive by enhancing them with engagement of
learners mentally and physically using questions, brainstorming, discussion, think-pair-share,
debate, role-play, case study, providing opportunities for reading, talking, listening, writing and
reflecting, and other learner activities.
ii. Case study: Case studies present realistic scenarios/situations that focus on a specific issue or
problem related to civil engineering, interpersonal skills or any of a wide range of managerial or
organizational problems. Learners typically read, study and react to the case study individually or
in small groups. Case studies are important to teach higher order knowledge objectives (application,
analysis and synthesis) and critical thinking skills.
iii. Internship: Internship is the use of direct engineering experiences to develop and practice
knowledge, skills and attitude required for engineering profession under the supervision of a skilled
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mentor. Internship opportunities include placements at a various organizations such as clients,
contractors, consultants, suppliers and the like.
iv. Laboratory practice: Students will have opportunities for demonstration, guided practice and
coaching in labs to deepen their understanding and apply principles and methods railway
engineering.
v. Role-play and Simulated practice: In a role-play, learners play out different roles or parts in a
simulated situation. Role-play addresses knowledge, skills and attitude objectives and useful for
teaching management and supervision skills. In Simulated practice, the learner is required to
respond to the situation as he or she would under natural circumstances.
8.2 Assessment Methods
The purposes of assessment are to motivate students to learn, create learning opportunities, to give feedback
to students and teachers, grading and quality assurance. Assignments, report, end-of-semester
examinations, dissertations, projects, etc. with their percentage contribution to the final assessment is
provided in each course with a module/course outline (which will be available to students before the module
begins). Continuous assessment accounts for a minimum of 50% and final exam (summative) 50%,
continuous assessment should comprise at least five (5) different assessment techniques.
▪ Formative assessment; mainly intended to help the student learn and involve giving students
feedback to improve future performance.
▪ Summative assessment; intended to identify how much has been learned and used to make a
pass/fail or, promotion decision.
These are the descriptions of the major assessment methods including when and where they would be used
in the curriculum.
▪ Written exams (tests, quiz, final exam)

▪ Case based projects and assignments
▪ Direct Observed Practice (DOP)
▪ Case Based Discussion (CBD)
▪ Portfolio
8.3 Attendance Policy
A student is required to attend all lecture, laboratory and practical sessions as well as field work of courses,
except for courses in which earning of credits through examination alone is accepted. Except for
extenuating circumstances, students are required to maintain a minimum of 85% attendance to earn credit
in the given course. However, 100% attendance is mandatory for all laboratory, field practice sessions.
9 Module Selection and Sequencing

In selecting and sequencing the courses in each module, the following criteria were taken into account.
▪ The basis for clustering of courses is the Harmonized Civil Engineering BSc Program.
▪ The clustered modules are presumed to be forerunners of the fully integrated modules
▪ The descriptions and expected outcome and time budget of each course is to be referred
from the Harmonized BSc Civil Engineering curriculum.
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9.1 Coding of Modules and Courses
Module Coding
Four letters taken from the name ‘Civil Engineering’ (“CENG”) appended by –M and followed by four
digits for the coding of modules.
▪ The first digit indicates the level of the module in terms of the year;
▪ The middle two digits indicate the serial number of the module in the program 01, 02, 03 etc.
▪ The last digit indicates for type of the module:
– 1 for core modules
– 2 for elective modules
– 3 for general modules
Course Coding
Courses are also coded by four letters taken from “Civil Engineering” (“CEng”) followed by four digits:
▪ The first digit indicates the level of the course in terms of the year:
▪ The middle two digits indicate the serial number of the module in the program [01, 02, 03 …]
▪ The last digit indicates for serial number of the course in the module
9.2 Module Details
All modules offered in the program are described and detailed outline is given with approximate allotted
time. The various entries for a given module description is as follows:
▪ Title: The descriptive title of the module

▪ Module Category: It describes the type of the module with respect to the relevance for the program
▪ Module Number
▪ Module Code
▪ Total study hour
▪ Module Rational: Why the module is designed in the program
▪ Module Objective: What a student will be expected to learn, because of successful completion of
a module
▪ Module Competency: Describes the skills and capabilities achieved by the student after
completion of the module.
▪ Module mode of delivery
▪ Module learning and teaching method
▪ Module assessment technique
▪ Total ECTS of the module
▪ Credits: The breakdown of the credit in terms of Lecture, Tutorial or Laboratory hours
10 Quality Assurance Mechanism

Both internal and external bodies will ensure the quality aspect of this curriculum. The external bodies will
include quality assurance auditors from the Ministry of Education and different stakeholders, while the
curriculum will be assured internally by the quality assurance office of the university. The quality of the
program will be indicated by the performance of its graduates and the impact they bear on the higher
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learning institutions and the civil engineering sector of the country. Quality assurance will be used as an
instrument to improve the teaching and learning process continuously. The quality assurance methods to be
used by the school during delivery of the programs includes the following:
▪ Standardization of module offerings through preparation of general module outlines, exam

contents, and external audit
▪ Evaluation of instructors by peers and students including evaluation of the program modules at the
end of module delivery
▪ Student evaluations regarding the teaching-learning process according to the University policy, at
the end of each module/course
▪ Exit interviews at graduation and for all those who drop out for any reason
▪ Annual assessment of the program by the teaching staff
▪ External evaluation, whenever conditions allow, by experts and employers
▪ Establishing Alumni of Graduates as a mechanism to assess their career development
▪ Feed backs from employers of the graduates as well as from stakeholders
▪ Working closely with the relevant professional associations to assess graduates' performance.
▪ Feedbacks on the performance of the graduates when they are going for their MSc or PhD study
11 APPENDIX: MODULE HANDBOOK
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11.1 Appendix A: List and Distribution of Program Modules
Year Year Year Year Year
No ECT Module I II III IV V
Category Module Name Course Name Course Code Pre-requisite ECTS
. S Code
I II I II I II I II I II
Communicative English Language
EnLa- FLEn 1011 None 5
1 Basic English Skills 10 Skill I
M1013
Communicative English skill II FLEn 1012 FLEn 1011 5
Logic and Critical thinking LoCT 1011 None 5
General Psychology Psys 1011 None 5
General Physics Phys 1011 None 5
Physical fitness & Conditioning SpSc 1011 None -
Geography of Ethiopia and the Horn GeES 1011 None 5
Moral & Civic Education MCiE 1012 None 3
History of Ethiopia and the Horn Hist 1012 None 5
Social Anthropology Anth 1012 None 3
Introduction to Emerging
EmTe 1012 None 5
Technologies
Mathematics for Natural Sciences Math 1011 None 5
General Computer Programing EEng 1052 None 5
/Basic
(113 Elective (Introduction to
ECTS) International Relations and Global
Issues (2 CrHr); Introduction to - None 3
Economics (3 CrHr); Inclusive
Education (2 CrHr))
Elective (Introduction to
International Relations and Global
Issues (2 CrHr); Introduction to 5
Economics (3 CrHr); Inclusive
Education (2 CrHr)) - None
GEng- Applied Mathematics I Math 1041 Math 1011 5

4 Applied Mathematics 12
M1043 Applied Mathematics II Math 2042 Math 1041 7
Basic Engineering GEng- Engineering Mechanics I CEng 2051 Phys 1011 5
5 10
Mechanics M2053 Engineering Mechanics II MEng 2051 CEng 2051 5
Introduction to Philosophy of science
Basic Engineering GEng- GEng 2043 None 5
6 10 and Engineering
Skills M2063
Engineering Drawing MEng 2011 None 5
22
. S Code
CENG- Civil Engineering Workshop

7 Workshop Practice 2 CEng 2071 None 2
M2073 Practice
Probability and Statistics - None 5
Advanced Engineering CENG-
8 10 EEng 1052,
Computational methods M2083 CEng 3081 5
Numerical Methods Math 2042
Engineering Surveying I CEng 2091 None 5
CENG- Engineering Surveying II (GIS and
9 Engineering Surveying 12 CEng 3092 CEng 2091 5
M2091 Remote Sensing for Engineers)
Integrated Surveying Field Practice CEng 3093 CEng 3092 2
GEng 2042,
Fundamental Structural CENG- Strength of Materials CEng 2101 7
10 14 CEng 2051
Engineering Theories M2101
Theory of Structures I CEng 3102 CEng 2101 7
Construction Materials CEng 3111 None 5
Materials and Building CENG-
11 13 Fundamental of Architecture CEng 3112 None 5
Engineering M3111
Building Construction CEng 4113 CEng 3111 3
Reinforced Concrete Structures I CEng 3121 CEng 3102 5
CENG-
12 Design of Structures 15 Reinforced Concrete Structures II CEng 4122 CEng 3121 5
M3121
Steel & Timber Structures CEng 5123 CEng 3102 5
CORE CENG
Entrepreneurship for Engineering 5
(200 13 Entrepreneurship 5 M4131 CEng 4131 None
ECTS) Engineering Geology CEng 2141 None 5
Fundamental of Fundamentals of Geotechnical CEng 2141,
CENG- 5
14 Geotechnical 15
M2141 Engineering – I CEng 3142 CEng 2101
Engineering Fundamentals of Geotechnical
5
Engineering – II CEng 3143 CEng 3142
Geotechnical CENG- Geotechnical Engineering Design – I CEng 4151 CEng 3143 5
15
Engineering Design
10
M4151 Geotechnical Engineering Design –
5
II CEng 5152 CEng 4151
GEng 2042,
5
Engineering Hydrology CENG- Hydraulics CEng 2161 CEng 2051
16 15 5
& Hydraulics M2161 Open Channel Hydraulics CEng 3162 CEng 2161
Engineering Hydrology CEng 3163 CEng 3162 5
Hydraulic Structures I CEng 3171 CEng 3163 5
Design of Hydraulic CENG-
17 15 Hydraulic Structures II CEng 4172 CEng 3171 5
Structures & Irrigation M3171
Irrigation Engineering CEng 5173 CEng 4172 5
23
. S Code
Water Supply and Treatment CEng 4181 CEng 4172 5

Water Supply &
CENG- Waste Water Treatment CEng 5182 CEng 4181 5
18 Environmental 15
M4181 All prior
Engineering Environmental engineering 5
CEng 5183 core courses
CENG- Transport Planning and Modeling CEng 2191 None 5
19 Transport Engineering 8
M3191 Traffic & Road Safety Engineering CEng 3192 CEng 2191 3
Geometric Design of Highways and
CEng 3201 CEng 3192 5
Highway Engineering CENG- Streets
20 10
and Design M3201 Pavement Materials, Analysis and
CEng 4202 CEng 3201 5
Design
Engineering Economics CEng 4232 None 3
Contract, Specification & Quantity
CEng 4231 None 3
CENG- Survey
23 Contract Management 16
M5231 Construction Equipment CEng 5233 None 5
CEng 4231,
5
Construction Project Management CEng 5234 CEng 4232
CENG- All prior
24 Industry Practice 25 Internship Practice CEng 4241 25
M4241 core courses
Technical Report Writing &
CEng 4251 FLEn 1012 2
Research Methods for Engineers
CENG- All prior
25 Research/Project 17 Integrated Civil Engineering Design CEng 5252 3
M4251 core courses
All core
12
BSc Thesis CEng 5253 courses
Advanced Structural CENG-
26 5 Theory of structures II CEng 5261 CEng 3102 5
Engineering Theories M5262
Advanced Concrete CENG-
27 5 Reinforced Concrete Structures III CEng 5271 CEng 4122 5
Structures M5272
CENG-
Elective 28 Design of Structures 5 Structural Design CEng 4061 5
M5282 CEng 5281
(Engine
ering) Hydro Power CENG-
29 5 Hydropower Development CEng 5291 CEng 4172 5
Engineering M5292
Advance Geotechnical CENG- Geotechnical Engineering Design –
30 5 CEng 5301 CEng 4152 5
Engineering M5302 III
Infrastructure Asset CENG- Pavement Maintenance and
31 5 CEng 5311 CEng 4202 5
Management M5312 Management Systems
24
. S Code
CENG-
32 GIS and Modeling 5 GIS & Environmental Modeling CEng 5320 CEng 4172 5
M5322
Computer Aided CENG-
33 5 AutoCAD for Engineers CEng 5331 None 5
Design M5332
CENG-
34 Railway Engineering 5 Railway Engineering CEng 5341 5
M5342 CEng 3201
Structural Design CEng 5351 CEng 4122 5
Design of bridges and CENG-
35 10 CEng 3201,
composite structures M5352 CEng 5352 5
Fundamentals of Bridge Design CEng 4122
Non-Engineering
X XXXX Any course in the university XXXXX XXXXX 5
Elective
Elective Non-Engineering
(Non- Elective
Enginee Non-Engineering
ring) Elective
Non-Engineering
Elective
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11.2 Appendix B: Course offering (Regular)
Year I Semester I Course Code Pre-Requisite ECTS Cr. Hr

1 Communicative English Language Skill l FLEn 1011 None 5 3
2 Mathematics for Natural Sciences Math 1011 None 5 3
3 Logic and Critical thinking LoCT 1011 None 5 3
4 General Psychology Psys 1011 None 5 3
5 General Physics Phys 1011 None 5 3
6 Physical fitness & Conditioning SpSc 1011 None 5 3
7 Geography of Ethiopia and the Horn GeES 1011 None 5 3
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Year I Semester II Course Code Pre-Requisite ECTS Cr. Hr
1 Moral & Civic Education MCiE 1012 None 3 2
2 Communicative English skill II FLEn 1012 FLEn 1011 5 3
3 Applied mathematics I Math 1041 Math 1011 5 3
4 Computer Programing EEng 1052 None 5 3
5 History of Ethiopia and the Horn Hist 1012 None 5 3
6 Social Anthropology Anth 1012 None 3 2
7 Introduction to Emerging Technologies EmTe 1012 None 5 3
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Year II Semester I (Pre- Engineering) Course Code Pre-Requisite ECTS Cr. Hr

1 Engineering Mechanics I CEng 2051 Phys 1011 5 3
2 Engineering Drawing MEng 2011 5 3
3 Applied Mathematics II Math 2042 Math 1041 7 4
4 Introduction to Philosophy of science and Engineering - None 5 3
5 Probability and Statistics - None 5 3
6 Elective i* - None 3 2
7 Elective ii* - None 5 3
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*Students are expected to select two of the following: Introduction to International Relations and Global Issues (2 CrHr);
Introduction to Economics (3 CrHr) or Inclusive Education (2 CrHr))
Year II Semester II Course Code Pre-Requisite ECTS Cr. Hr

1 Hydraulics CEng 2161 GEng 2042, CEng 2051 5 3
2 Strength of Materials CEng 2101 GEng 2042, CEng 2051 7 4
3 Transport Planning and Modeling CEng 2191 None 5 3
4 Engineering Mechanics II MEng 2021 CEng 2051 5 3
5 Civil Engineering Workshop Practice CEng 2071 None 2 1
6 Engineering Surveying I CEng 2091 None 5 3
7 Engineering Geology CEng 2141 None 5 3
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Year III Semester I Course Code Pre-Requisite ECTS Cr. Hr
1 Theory of Structures I CEng 3102 CEng 2101 7 4
Engineering Surveying II (GIS and Remote
CEng 3092 CEng 2091 5
2 Sensing for Engineers) 3
3 Numerical Methods CEng 3081 EEng 1052, Math 2042 5 3
4 Open Channel Hydraulics CEng 3162 CEng 2161 5 3
5 Fundamentals of Geotechnical Engineering – I CEng 3142 CEng 2141, CEng 2101 5 3
6 Traffic & Road Safety Engineering CEng 3192 CEng 2201 3 2
7 Construction Materials CEng 3111 None 5 3
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Year III Semester II Course Code Pre-Requisite ECTS Cr. Hr

1 Engineering Hydrology CEng 3163 CEng 3162 5 3
2 Reinforced Concrete Structures I CEng 3121 CEng 3102 5 3
3 Fundamental of Architecture CEng 3112 None 5 3
4 Geometric Design of Highways and Streets CEng 3201 CEng 3192 5 3
5 Hydraulic Structures I CEng 3171 CEng 3163 5 3
6 Fundamentals of Geotechnical Engineering – II CEng 3143 CEng 3142 5 3
7 Integrated Surveying Field Practice CEng 3093 CEng 3092 2 1
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Year IV Semester I Course Code Pre-Requisite ECTS Cr. Hr

1 Water Supply and Treatment CEng 4181 CEng 4172 5 3
2 Reinforced Concrete Structures II CEng 4122 CEng 3121 5 3
3 Contract, Specification & Quantity Survey CEng 4231 None 3 2
4 Pavement Materials, Analysis and Design CEng 4202 CEng 3201 5 3
5 Hydraulic Structures II CEng 4172 CEng 3171 5 3
6 Geotechnical Engineering Design – I CEng 4151 CEng 3143 5 3
7 Building Construction CEng 4113 CEng 3111 3 2
8 Technical Report Writing & Research Methods for Engineers CEng 4251 FLEn 1012 2 1
33 20
Year IV Semester II Course Code Pre-Requisite ECTS Cr. Hr

1 Entrepreneurship for Engineering CEng 4131 None 5 3
2 Engineering Economics CEng 4232 None 3 2
3 Internship Practice CEng 4241 All prior core courses 25 15
33 20
27
Year V Semester I Course Code Pre-Requisite ECTS Cr. Hr
1 Construction Equipment CEng 5233 None 5 3
2 Geotechnical Engineering Design – II CEng 5152 CEng 4151 5 3
3 Waste Water Treatment CEng 5182 CEng 4181 5 3
4 Environmental engineering CEng 5183 All major courses 5 3
5 Elective 1 CEng xxxx - 5 3
6 Irrigation Engineering CEng 5173 CEng 4172 5 3
7 Integrated Civil Engineering Design CEng 5252 All major courses 3 2
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Year V Semester II
Course Code Pre-Requisite
ECTS Cr. Hr
3 Steel & Timber Structures CEng 5123 CEng 3102 5 3
4 Construction Management CEng 5234 CEng 4231, CEng 4232 5 2
5 BSc Thesis CEng 5253 All major courses 12 7
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Elective Courses
No. Course Title Course Code Pre-Requisite ECTS Cr. Hr

1 Theory of structures II CEng 5261 CEng 3102 5 3
2 Reinforced Concrete Structures III CEng 5271 CEng 4122 5 3
3 Structural Design CEng 5281 CEng 4061 5 3
4 Hydropower Development CEng5291 CEng4172 5 3
5 Geotechnical Engineering Design – III CEng5301 CEng4152 5 3
6 Pavement Maintenance and Management Systems CEng-5311 CEng4212 5 3
7 GIS & Environmental Modeling CEng5321 CEng4172 5 3
8 AutoCAD for Engineers CEng5331 None 5 3
9 Railway Engineering CEng 5341 CEng 3211 5 3
10 Structural Design CEng 5351 CEng 4122 5 3
11 Fundamentals of Bridge Design CEng 5352 CEng 3211, CEng 4122 5 3
12 Any course in the university XXXXX XXXXX 5 3
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11.3 Appendix C: Basic Modules and Courses
List of Modules and Course Syllabi
Civil & Environmental Engineering

Module Title BASIC ENGINEERING MECHANICS
Module Category Basic
Module Number 05
Module Code GEng-M2053
Total Study hours per Lecture Tutorial Practice or Laboratory Home Study Total Hour
week 4 6 - 6 16
The module aims to introduce students to concepts of engineering mechanics, which are the
foundations of structural engineering, hydraulic engineering and geotechnical engineering.
Develops the concept of equilibrium, which is foundational for solving engineering problems
with on commonly encountered engineering applications in many civil engineering disciplines.
It introduces external and internal forces as vectors. Moreover, the module present other basic
Module Objectives dynamics concepts - the Work-Energy principle, Impulse- Momentum principle and the
coefficient of restitution; Extend all of concepts of linear kinetics to systems in general plane
motion (applying Euler's Equation and considering energy of a system in general plane motion,
and the work of couples and moments of forces) Learn to solve dynamics problems.
On successful completion of this module students will be able to:
• Develop the capacity to predict the effects of force and motion while carrying out the
creative design functions of engineering.
Module Competencies • Visualize physical configurations in terms of real materials, actual constraints, and the
practical limitations, which govern the behavior of machines and structures.
• Help the student to develop the ability to visualize, which is so vital to problem
formulation.
• Construct a meaningful mathematical model is often a more important experience than its
solution.
Module Mode of Parallel
Delivery
Module Learning and Lectures, tutorials, Project work and Presentation
Teaching Method
Module Assessment Continuous Assessment (Quizzes, assignments), Term Projects, Presentations and Final Exam
Techniques
Clustered Courses in the Module
Course Number Course Name ECTS
CEng 2051 Engineering Mechanics I: Statics 5
MEng 2051 Engineering Mechanics II: Dynamics 5
Total ECTS 10
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Course Number CEng 2051
Course Title Engineering Mechanics I: Statics
Module Basic Engineering Mechanics
Module Coordinator TBA
Lecturer TBA
ECTS 5
Study Hours Lecture Tutorial Practice or Laboratory Home study Total Hour
2 3 - 3 8
Up on successful completion of the course, students will be able to:
• introduce the dot product in order to determine the angle between two vectors
• Understand and be able to apply Newton’s laws of motion
• Distinguish between concurrent, coplanar and space force systems
• Compute the resultant of coplanar and space force systems
• Present methods for determining the resultants of non-concurrent force systems.
Course Objectives • Indicate how to reduce a simple distributed loading to a resultant force having a specified
location.
• Draw free body diagrams, analyze reactions and pin forces induced in coplanar and space
systems using equilibrium equations and free body diagrams
• Determine the centroid and center of mass of plane areas & volumes
• Determine friction forces and their influence up on equilibrium of systems
• Apply sound analytical techniques and logical procedure in the solution of engineering
problems
Student gets basic knowledge to
• Ability to define and apply the concepts of equilibrium;
Competences to be • Demonstrate familiarity with structural analysis of trusses, frames and beams and
acquired/course level application of mechanics to engineering problems.
competences • Show how to determine the forces in the members of a truss using the method of joints and
the method of sections.
• Analyze the forces acting on the members of frames and machines composed of pin-
connected members.
Course Description This course presents: Scalars and Vectors, Resultants of coplanar and none-coplanar force
systems, Equitation of equilibrium for coplanar and none-coplanar force systems, Analysis of
simple Structures, Centroid & center of gravity, Area moment of inertial and Friction.
Chapter 1: Scalars and Vectors
1.1 Introduction
1.2 Scalars and Vectors
1.3 Operation with Vectors
1.3.1. Vector Addition or Composition
Course Outline 1.3.2. Vector Multiplication: Dot & Cross
Chapter 2: Force Systems
2.1 Introduction
2.2 Two-Dimensional Force Systems
2.2.1. Rectangular components of Forces
2.2.2. Moment and Couple
2.2.3. Resultants of general coplanar force systems
2.3 Three-Dimensional Force Systems
2.3.1. Rectangular Components
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2.3.2. Moment and Couple
2.3.3. Resultants
Chapter 3: Equilibrium
3.1 Introduction
3.2 Equilibrium in Two Dimensions
3.2.1. System Isolation
3.2.2. Equilibrium Conditions
3.3 Equilibrium in Three Dimensions
3.3.1. System Isolation
3.3.2. Equilibrium Conditions
Chapter 4: Analysis of simple Structures
4.1 Introduction
4.2 Analysis of Plane Trusses
4.2.1 Method of Joints
4.2.2 Method of Sections
4.3 Analysis of Frames and Simple Machines
Chapter 5: Centroids
5.1. Introduction
5.2. Center of gravity
5.3. Centroids of lines, Areas, and Volumes
5.4. Centroids of composite bodies
5.5. Determination of centroid by integrations
Chapter 6: Area Moments of Inertia
6.1. Introduction
6.2. Moment of inertia of plane areas and curves
6.3. Moments of inertia of Composite areas
6.4. Products of Inertia and Rotation of Axes
Chapter 7: Friction
7.1. Introduction
7.2. Types of Friction
7.3. Characteristics of dry friction
Application of Friction in Machines
Pre-requisites Phys 1011
Semester Year II, Semester I
Status of Course Compulsory
Mode of delivery Lecture, tutorials, assignments and project
Mode of assessment Quizzes (25%), assignments (10%), Team project (15%) and Final Exam (50%)
Attendance A student must attend minimum of 85% attendance
Requirements
▪ Andrew Pytel, Jaan Kiusalaas, Engineering Mechanics: Statics (SI Edition), 3 rd Edition,
CEngage Learning, 2010
▪ Anthony M. Bedford, Wallace Fowler, Engineering Mechanics: Statics & Dynamics, 5th
Literature Edition, Prentice Hall Inc.,2007
▪ Francesco Costanzo and Michael E. Plesha, Engineering mechanics: Statics; 1st Edition,
McGraw-Hill Higher Education, 2010
▪ J. L. Meriam and L.G. Kraige., Engineering mechanics: Statics (SI version), 8th Edition, John
Wiley & Sons Ltd., 2016
2.3.4. R. C. Hibbeler, Engineering Mechanics: Statics, 14th Edition, Prentice
Hall; 2016
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Module Title BASIC ENGINEERING SKILLS
Module Category General
Module Number 06
Module Code CENG-M2063
Total Study hours per week Lecture Tutorial Practice or Laboratory Home Study Total Hour
1 1 2 2 6
The module aims to develop fundamental capability of visual and graphical
communications in the construction industry. It involves interpretation and creation of
Module Objectives graphical presentation using computer aided drafting software. You will gain hands on
experience on comprehensive drawing, modifying and organizational tools through a
series of practical exercises and demonstrations. There will be particular emphasis on civil
engineering drawings.
• The skill to draw sectional, pictorial and perspective drawings
Module Competencies • Ability to operate basic and more advanced functions of AutoCAD efficiently;
• Create typical civil engineering drawings including reinforced and steel structures,
drainage works and road works.
Module Mode of Delivery Parallel
Teaching Method
Module Assessment Continuous Assessment (Quizzes, assignments), Term Projects, Presentations and Final
Techniques Exam
GEng 2043 Introduction to Philosophy of science and Engineering 5
MEng 2011 Engineering Drawing 5
Total ECTS 10
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Module Title ADVANCED ENGINEERING COMPUTATIONAL METHODS

Module Category Core
Module Number 08
9 9 3 13 34
The module is designed to introduce students in advanced mathematical and numerical
methods to analyze and model civil engineering problems. The model will also
introduce statistical method to analyze data related to civil engineering works.
Moreover, this module also focuses on problem-solving techniques and skills for civil
engineering problems by using software packages such as MATLAB, Fortran, C++,
Module Objectives VB.NET, and Java… It will enlighten students on the fundamental principles and
concepts of differential equations for engineers. It will also introduce aimed at exposing
students to principles and tools to support appropriate quantitative analysis and
introduce students with a functional sense of statistics. We introduce students to
statistical modeling and cover exploratory data analysis, probability theory, random
variables, probability mass and density functions.
After Successful completion of this module, students will be able to solve civil
engineering problems using numerical methods. Student gets basic knowledge about
Module Competencies software packages. Moreover, the module aims to develop a good conceptual and visual
understanding of the fundamentals of the mathematics of differential and the beginning
of integral calculus as applied in engineering contexts.
Teaching Method
Module Assessment Continuous Assessment (Quizzes, assignments), Term Projects, Presentations and
Techniques Final Exam
- Probability and Statistics 5
CEng 3081 Numerical Methods 5
Total ECTS 10
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Course Title Numerical Methods
Program BSc Degree in Civil Engineering
Module Advanced Engineering Computational methods
Lecturer TBA
ECTS 5
2 3 - 3 8
Students will be able to:
▪ Apply mathematical and numerical methods to model and solve civil engineering
problems.
▪ to solve mathematical expressions of engineering and scientific problems
▪ Implement different methods such as bisection, Newton-Raphson and secant methods for
Course Objectives numerical solutions of nonlinear equations.
▪ Evaluate first, second order derivatives and Integrations using numerical methods
▪ Implement Euler’s and Runge-Kutta methods for solving ordinary differential equations.
▪ Perform linear least squares and nonlinear regression.
▪ Define and perform different techniques to solve linear and nonlinear systems of
equations.
After Successful completion of this course, student will be able to

▪ Demonstrate the relative performance of bisection, Newton-Raphson, and secant
methods.
Competences to be ▪ Evaluate first and second order derivatives from numerical evaluations of continuous
acquired/course level functions or table lookup of discrete data
competences ▪ Derive and apply the trapezoidal and Simpson’s rule of integration.
▪ Distinguish Simpson’s method from the trapezoidal rule.
▪ Define and distinguish between ordinary and partial differential equations.
▪ Apply the shooting method to solve boundary-value problems.
The course covers the following: Mathematical modeling; roots of equations; solutions of
systems of linear algebraic equations; solutions of systems of nonlinear equations; curve fitting;
Course Description numerical differentiation and integration; and numerical solution of
Ordinary Differential Equations (ODE)
Chapter 1: Mathematical Modeling
1.1. Introduction
1.2. Mathematical models
1.3. Errors and Approximations
1.3.1. Computational Errors
1.3.2. Absolute and Relative Errors
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Chapter 2: Solutions of Systems of Linear Algebraic Equations
2.1 Introduction
2.2 Gauss Elimination Method
2.3 LU Decomposition Method
2.4 Iterative Solution of Linear Systems
2.4.1 Gauss-Seidel Method
2.4.2 Jacobi Method
Chapter 3: Solutions of Systems of Non-Linear Equations
3.1 Introduction
3.2 Iterative method
3.3 Newton-Raphson method
Chapter 4: Curve Fitting
Course Outline 4.1 Introduction
4.2 Least- Squares Regression
4.2.1 Linear Regression
4.2.2 Linearization of Nonlinear Relationships
4.3 Polynomial Interpolation
4.3.1 Newton Interpolating Polynomials
4.3.2 Lagrange Interpolating Polynomials
4.4 Spline Interpolation
4.4.1 Introduction to Splines
4.4.2 Quadratic and Cubic Splines
Chapter 5: Numerical Differentiation and Integration
5.1 Introduction
5.2 Numerical Differentiation
5.2.1 Lower order differentiation methods
5.2.2 High-accuracy differentiation Formulas
5.3 Numerical Integration
5.3.1 Newton-Cotes Integration Formulas
5.3.2 The Trapezoidal Rule
5.3.3 Simpson’s Rules
Chapter 6: Numerical Solution of Ordinary Differential Equations (ODE)
6.1 Introduction
6.2 Euler method
6.3 Runge-Kutta Methods
Chapter 7: Finite difference method
7.1 Introduction
7.2 FDM for 1st order PDE
7.3 FDM for 2nd order PDE
Pre-requisites EEng 1052, Math 2042
Semester Year III, Semester I
Status of Course Core
Mode of delivery Lecture, tutorials and assignments
Mode of assessment Quizzes (15%), assignments (15%), Test (20%) and Final Exam (50%)
Requirements
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▪ Jaan Kiusalaas, Numerical Methods in Engineering with MATLAB, 2nd Edition, Cambridge
university press, 2010
▪ J.D.Hoffman, Numerical Methods for Engineers and Scientists,2nd Edition, Marcel Dekker,
Inc, 2001
▪ Ramin S. Esfandiari, Numerical Methods for Engineers and Scientists using MATLAB,
Literature CRC Press ,2013
▪ Richard L. Burden and J. Douglas Faires, Numerical Analysis,9th Edition, Brooks/Cole,
CEngage Learning, 2011
▪ Steven C. Chapra, Applied Numerical Methods with MATLAB for Engineers and
Scientists,4th Edition, McGraw-Hill Education,2018
▪ Steven C. Chapra and Raymond P. Canale., Numerical Methods for Engineers,7th Edition,
McGraw-Hill Education,2015
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Module Title ENGINEERING SURVEYING
Module Number CENG-M2091
Module Code 09
4 6 12 6 28
In this module, students will be introduced with basic survey measurements like
angle, distance, elevation, and computation of coordinates. Students will learn how
to detect and correct errors in survey measurements. Students learn how to establish
control points using different method and how to prepare and interpret topographic
Module Objectives maps and aerial photographs. Students understand setting out methods for
construction of different civil engineering infrastructures. Students also understand
coordinate systems used in Ethiopia and the application of GNSS, remote sensing and
Geographic Information system for Civil Engineering. Students will learn the usage
of different surveying equipment and the preparation of field book records.
At the successful completion of the module, students will be competent with the
measurement of angles, distance and elevation and correct its error. The can also
Module Competencies establish control points and compute its coordinates. Students can prepare
topographic maps.
Module Learning and Teaching Lecture, tutorials, field practical exercise
Method
Module Assessment Tests, quiz, assignments, field work reports, presentations and exams
Techniques
CEng 2091 Engineering Surveying I 5
CEng 2092 Engineering Surveying II 5
CEng 2093 Integrated Surveying Field Practices 2
Total ECTS 12
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Course Title Engineering Surveying I
Module Engineering Surveying
Lecturer TBA
ECTS 5
2 3 3 2 10
This course is mainly designed to show the basic principles of determining relative position
Course Objectives of points on earth surface by measuring distance, angle and elevation with different
instruments and techniques.
Competences to be After the successful completion of the course students will be able to understand the basic
acquired/course level of surveying and measure angle/direction, distance and elevation, compute errors and
competences coordinates
Introduction to surveying; types of survey and instruments, Scale and Unit of
Measurements, error and types of error in survey measurement, Levelling; Heights, datum
and bench marks, Calculating reduced levels, Sources of error in levelling, Angle
measurement; Definition of horizontal and vertical angles, Accuracy of angle
measurement, Electronic theodolites, Optical theodolites, Measuring and setting out angles,
Course Description Sources of error when measuring and setting out angles, Distance measurement: taping;
Measurements and methods, Systematic errors in taping, Total stations; Electromagnetic
distance measurement, Electronic data recording and processing, Coordinate computation
using total stations, Sources of error for total stations, Control survey; Traversing and
coordinate calculations, Intersection and resection, Control networks, and Field Practice
Chapter 1 Introduction
1.1 Types of surveying
1.2 Types of Instruments
1.3 Scale and Units of measurement
Chapter 2 Error in Measurement
2.1 Types and sources of error
2.2 Precision and accuracy
2.3 Propagation of variances and standard errors
Course Outline 2.4 Least squares adjustment
Chapter 3 Levelling
3.1 Heights, datum and bench marks
3.2 Levelling equipment
3.3 Field procedure for levelling
3.4 Calculating reduced levels
3.5 Precision of levelling
3.6 Sources of error in levelling
3.7 Other levelling methods
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3.8 Engineering Application of Leveling
Chapter 4 Angle measurement
4.1 Definition of horizontal and vertical angles
4.2 Accuracy of angle measurement
4.3 Electronic theodolites
4.4 Optical theodolites
4.5 Measuring and setting out angles
4.6 Azimuth and Bearing
4.7 Sources of error when measuring and setting out angles
Chapter 5 Distance measurement: taping and EDM
5.1 Tape Measurements and methods
5.2 Systematic errors in taping
5.3 Integrated total stations 125
5.4 Electromagnetic distance measurement
5.5 Trigonometric Leveling
5.6 Coordinate Computation using Total Station
Chapter 6 Control Survey
6.1 Control surveys
6.2 Rectangular and polar coordinates
6.3 Coordinate transformations
6.4 Planning and fieldwork required for traversing
6.5 Traverse calculations
6.6 Traversing with total stations
6.7 Intersection and resection
6.8 Control networks
Pre-requisites None
Semester Year II, Semester II
Mode of delivery Lectures , tutorial exercises, field practices
Mode of assessment Tests, quiz, assignments, field reports, presentations and exams
Attendance Minimum of 85 % attendance during lectures and 100 % attendance during practical
Requirements work sessions, except for some unprecedented mishaps.
• Schofield W., Beach M. (2007) Engineering Surveying, 6th edition, Elsevier.
• Uren, J. and Price, W.F. (2010), Surveying for Engineers, 5th edition, Palgrave
Literature/References Macmillan.
• Wolf, P. R. and Ghilani, C. D. (2012), Elementary Surveying: An Introduction to
Geomatics, 13th edition, Prentice Hall.
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Course Title Engineering Surveying II
Module Engineering Surveying
Lecturer TBA
ECTS 5
2 3 3 2 10
This course is mainly designed to cover advanced topics in surveying. It includes coordinate
system used in Ethiopia, preparation of topographic maps from ground survey and aerial
Course Objectives photographs. Students will able to set out civil engineering infrastructures such as highway
curves, buildings and bridges. In addition, students will be familiarized the application of
emerging techniques for civil engineering including remote sensing, GNSS and GIS.
After the successful completion of the course, students will be able to understand coordinate
systems used in Ethiopia and able to transform from one coordinate system to another. Students
Competences to be will be able to prepare topographic map using contour lines and digital elevation models from
acquired/course level ground survey and photogrammetry. In addition, students able to set out civil engineering
competences infrastructures for construction purpose and able to understand the application of emerging
technologies for civil engineering.
Reference and Coordinate Systems in Ethiopia; Topographic Survey and mapping: methods of
representing topography, methods of contouring, characteristic of contour lines, application of
contour maps, Digital elevation models( DEM), Setting out survey (Curves, Buildings, Bridge,
Course Description Culvert, Pipe Lines and Underground Survey (Tunneling))), Application of Photogrammetry
for civil engineering, Introduction to Remote Sensing, Global Navigation Satellite System
(GNSS), and Geographic Information System (GIS), Field practice.
Chapter 1: Coordinate System
1.1 Geoids and ellipsoids
1.2 Heights System
1.3 Reference systems and reference frames
1.4 Coordinate transformations
1.5 Deformation Monitoring Techniques
Chapter 2: Topographic Surveying and Mapping
Course Outline 2.1 Basic Methods for Performing Mapping Surveys
2.2 Contours
2.3 Digital Elevation Models
2.4 Map Drafting
2.5 Source of Error in Mapping
2.6 Application of topographic maps for Civil Engineering
Chapter 3 - Setting out Survey
3.1 Highway Curves and Setting Out
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3.2 Building Setting out
3.3 Setting Out of Bridge and Culvert
3.4 Setting Out of Drainage Lines or Pipes
3.5 Underground Survey
Chapter 4 - Photogrammetry
4.1 Principles of Photography and Imaging
4.2 Vertical photographs
4.3 Stereoscope viewing and parallax,
4.4 Introduction to Analytical Photogrammetry
4.5 Control for Aerial Photogrammetry
4.6 DEM generation and Orthorectification
4.7 Project Planning
Chapter 5 - Introduction to GNSS
5.1 The development of GNSS
5.2 Components of GNSS
5.3 GPS positioning methods
5.4 Errors in GPS
5.5 Differential and relative GPS
5.6 Surveying with GNSS
5.7 GNSS in engineering surveying
Chapter 6 - Introduction to Remote Sensing
6.1 Principle of remote sensing
6.2 Types of resolution
6.3 Types of satellite images
Chapter 7 – Introduction to GIS
7.1 GIS Data Sources and Classifications
7.2 Spatial Data
7.3 Non-spatial Data
7.4 GIS Analytical Functions
GIS Applications
Pre-requisites CEng 2091
Mode of delivery Lectures, tutorials, field d work exercises
Mode of assessment Continuous assessment (tests, assignments, field practice reports, presentations and final
3.6 exam)
Attendance Minimum of 85 % attendance during lectures and 100 % attendance during practical work
Requirements sessions, except for some unprecedented mishaps.
▪ Schofield W., Beach M. (2007) Engineering Surveying, 6th edition, Elsevier.
▪ Uren, J. and Price, W.F. (2010), Surveying for Engineers, 5th edition, Palgrave
Literature/References Macmillan.
▪ Wolf, P. R. and Ghilani, C. D. (2012), Elementary Surveying: An Introduction to
Geomatics, 13th edition, Prentice Hall.
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Civil& Environmental Engineering
Module Title FUNDAMENTALS OF STRUCTURAL ENGINEERING THEORIES
Module Number 10
Lecture Tutorial Practice or Laboratory Home Study Total Hour
Total Study hours per week
6 6 - 8 20
The module is designed to introduce students’ various analytical methods for
determining the mechanical behavior of solid bodies (stress, strain, strength,
stiffness, deflection, and stability) subjected to various types of loading which
include: axial loading, bending, shear, torsion, or a combination. It will also
introduce determination of several types of load on structures based on Ethiopian
Building Code Standards. Moreover, the module will explain different methods
that analyze statically determinate structures to compute deflection in structural
Module Objectives components. These different analyses include the Direct Integration, Moment-
Area, Conjugate-Beam; Virtual Work and Graphical multiplication Methods. The
module will cover the construction of influence lines for both statically
determinate and indeterminate structures. Analyze statically indeterminate
structures using Slope Deflection, Cross method of moment distribution and
Kani’s Methods. It will enlighten students on the fundamental principles and
concepts of structural analysis. It will also introduce structural analysis software
packages used widely in practice.
After Successful completion of this module, students will be able to evaluate
deformed shape and internal stresses in basic structural members such as beams,
columns and frames. Student gets basic knowledge to the construction of influence
Module Competencies lines for both statically determinate and indeterminate structures. And students
will develop their background in structural analysis by applying a variety of
techniques for determining the deflections of a number of basic structural
elements: beams, frames and trusses.
Module Learning and

Lectures, tutorials, Project work and Presentation
Teaching Method
Total ECTS 14 Credit Point
CEng 2101 Strength of Materials 7
CEng 3102 Theory of Structures I 7
Total ECTS 14
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Course Title Strength of Materials
Module Fundamental Structural Engineering Theories
Module TBA
Coordinator
Lecturer TBA
ECTS 7
Lecture Tutorial Practice or Laboratory Home study Total Hour
Study Hours
3 3 - 4 10

- Determine the mechanical behavior of solid bodies (stress, strain, strength, stiffness,
deflection, and stability) subjected to various types of loading
- Enhance for the determination of stress due to axial loading, bending, shear, torsion, or a
combination.
- Determine Internal forces and Bending moment at a section of beam and
Course Objectives
- Draw axial force, Shear force and bending moment diagrams
- To evaluate the external reactions, the deformed shape and internal stresses in the structure
- To evaluate stress, strain for axial loading, bending
- To evaluate stress Torsion of a Circular Shaft and Noncircular Members
- To Analyses of plane stress and Stability of compressive members
- Enhance for the determination of deflection for statically determinate structures
- Apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering dealing with mechanics of
materials under axial loading, torsion, bending, and combined loading.
Competences to be
- Draw axial force, torque, shear and moment diagrams of simple members subject to
acquired/course
combined loading.
level competences
- Compute stresses and s trains in simple members subject to axial loading, torsion, bending,
and combined loading.
- Compute buckling load of compressive members.
The course covers the following: Introduction to Strength of Materials, Stress and strain of axially
loaded members, Internal Actions in beams, Torsion, Flexural and Shearing stresses in beam,
Course Description
Analysis of plane stress, Deflection of Statically Determinate Structures and Stability of
compressive members.
Chapter 1: Introduction
Chapter 2: Stress and strain of axially loaded members
2.1. Introduction
2.2. Stress
Course Outline 2.2.1. Normal stress under Axial Loading
2.2.2. Shearing stress,
2.2.3. Allowable Stresses and Allowable Loads
2.2.4. Design of axially loaded members
2.3. Strain
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2.3.1. Normal Strain under Axial Loading
2.3.2. Stress-Strain Diagram
2.3.3. Hooke’s Law; Modulus of Elasticity
2.4. Deformations of Members under Axial Loading
2.5. Thermal strain
2.6. Poisson’s Ratio and Generalized Hooke’s Law
Chapter 3: Internal Actions in Beams
3.1.Introduction
3.2.Types of Beams, Loads, and Reactions
3.3.Diagrammatic representations of internal actions in beams
3.4.Axial Force, Shear Force and Bending Moments
3.5.Axial force, Shear force and bending moment diagrams
3.6.Relationships between Loads, Shear forces and Bending moment
Chapter 4: Torsion
4.1. Introduction
4.2. Torsion of a Circular Shaft
4.3. Torsion of a thin-walled members
4.4. Torsional Deformations in a Circular Shaft
4.5. Angle of Twist
Chapter 5: Flexural and Shearing stresses in beams
5.1 Introduction
5.2 Stress due to pure bending
5.3 Stress distribution
5.4 Shearing Stresses in a Beam
5.5 Unsymmetrical bending
5.6 Stresses under Combined Loadings
Chapter 6: Analysis of plane stress
6.1. Introduction
6.2. Compound Stresses, combined Stresses
6.3. Transformation of Plane Stress
6.4. Transformations of Stress and Strain
6.4.1. Transformation of Plane Stress
6.4.2. Principal Stresses: Maximum Shearing Stress
6.4.3. Mohr's Circle of stresses and strain
Chapter 7: Deflections of Statically Determinate Structures
7.1. Direct Integration Method
7.2. Moment-Area Method
7.3. Conjugate-Beam Method
7.4. Virtual Work Method
7.5. Principle of Superposition
Chapter 8: Stability of compressive members
8.1. Introduction
8.2. Buckling and Stability
8.3. Euler’s Formula for Pin-Ended Columns
8.4. Euler’s Formula to columns with other End Conditions
Pre-requisites GEng 2042, CEng 2051
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Attendance
A student must attend minimum of 85% attendance
Requirements
1. A. Kassimali, Structural Analysis, 4th edition. Christopher M. Shortt, 2011
2. Dietmar Gross, Wolfgang Ehlers, Peter Wriggers, Statics-Formulas and Problems,
Springer-Verlag GmbH Germany 2017
3. Ferdinand P. Beer and E. Russell Johnston, Jr., Mechanics of Materials, 6 thEdition.
McGraw-Hill, 2012
4. James M. Gere and Barry J. Goodno, Mechanics of Materials, 7th Edition. CEngage
Learning ,2009
5. James M. Gere and Barry J. Goodno, Mechanics of Materials, 7thedition. CEngage
Literature
Learning, 2009
6. J.L. Meriam, L.G Kraige, Engineering Mechanics I,8th edition, Jhon Wiley and Sons
Singapore, 2016,
7. Kenneth M. Leet, Chia-Ming Uang and Anne M. Gilbert, Fundamentals of Structural
Analysis, 5th edition. McGraw-Hill Education, 2018
8. Michael E. Plesha, Gary L. Gray, Engineering Mechanics: Statics, McGraw-Hill
Companies, Inc.2010
9. R.C. Hibbeler, Structural Analysis, 8th edition. Prentice Hall, Pearson Education, Inc. 2012
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Course Title Theory of Structures I
Module Fundamental Structural Engineering Theories
Lecturer TBA
ECTS 7
Study Hours
3 3 - 4 10
-
Identify structural classification and stability of structures
-
Environmental and several load types on structures based on Ethiopian Building
Code Standards (ES-EN 1991-1-4-2005 and ES- EN 1998-1-1-2005).
- Develop/ construct influence lines for statically determinate structures
- Enhance for the determination of deflection for statically determinate structures
- Present different analysis mechanics for the deflection of determinate structures /
beams, trusses, and frames/using Direct Integration, Moment-Area, Conjugate-
Course Objectives Beam, Virtual Work, Graphical multiplication Methods.
- analysis statically indeterminate structures using consistent deformation method
- To identify the joint displacements in a structure (kinematic indeterminacy)
- analysis statically indeterminate structures
▪ To present different analysis mechanics for the analysis of statically
indeterminate structures such as Slope Deflection Method, Cross Method of
Moment Distribution, Kani’s Method of Moment Distribution.
- Construct Influence Lines for indeterminate structures
- Analyze indeterminate structures using structural analysis soft-wares
Student gets basic knowledge
- To evaluate the external reactions, the deformed shape and internal stresses in the
structure
- To analysis determinate structures by applying a variety of techniques for
determining the deflections of a number of basic structural elements: beams, frames
and trusses. These elements represent the basic components used to form more
complex structural systems.
Competences to be - To carry out analysis of statically indeterminate structures using consistent
acquired/course deformation method
level competences - To evaluate the external reactions, the deformed shape and internal stresses in the
structure
- To analysis indeterminate structures by applying a variety of techniques. These
elements represent the basic components used to form more complex structural
systems.
- To carry out analysis of statically indeterminate structures using Slope Deflection
Method, Cross Method of Moment Distribution, Kani Method of Moment
Distribution.
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The course covers the following: Stability & Determinacy of Structures, Loads on Structures,
Influence Lines (IL) for statically determinate Structures, Analysis of Indeterminate
structures, and Influence Lines (IL) for statically indeterminate Structures.
Course Description
In the analysis of indeterminate structures, it includes: Consistent deformation method, Slope
Deflection Method, Cross Method of Moment Distribution, Kani’s Method of Moment
Distribution
Chapter 1: Stability & Determinacy of Structures
1.1. Introduction
1.2 Stability of Structures
1.3 Determinacy of Structures
Chapter 2: Loads on Structures
2.1. Dead Loads
2.2. Live Loads
2.3. Environmental Loads (wind loads, Earthquake forces)
2.4. Hydrostatic and Soil Pressures
2.5. Load Combinations
Chapter 3: Influence Lines (IL) for statically Determinate Structures
3.1 review on Analysis of Determinate Structures
3.2 IL for Beams (IL for reactions, shear forces and bending moment)
3.3 IL for paneled girders
3.4 IL for trusses
Chapter 4: Analysis of Indeterminate Structures
4.1 Introduction
4.2 Kinematic Indeterminacy of Structures
Course Outline 4.3 Consistent Deformation Method
4.3.1 Analysis of Indeterminate Beams
4.3.2 Analysis of Indeterminate Trusses
4.4 Slope Deflection Method
4.4.1 Sign Convention
4.4.2 Derivation of Slope Deflection Equation
4.4.3 Analysis of Continuous Beams
4.4.4 Analysis of Frames
4.5 Cross Method of Moment Distribution
4.5.1 Basic Concept of the Moment-Distribution Method
4.5.2 Stiffness, Carry over and distribution factors
4.5.3 Analysis of Continuous Beams
4.5.4 Analysis of Frames
4.6 Kani’s Method of Moment Distribution
Chapter 5: Influence Lines for indeterminate structures
5.1. Introduction
5.2. Concept and application of Influence Lines
5.3. Muller- Breslau’s principle
5.4. Produce of obtaining Influence Lines
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Attendance
Requirements
1. A. Kassimali, Structural Analysis, 4th edition. Christopher M. Shortt,2011
2. ES-EN 1991-1-1-2015:(Actions on structures - Part 1-1: General actions -Densities,
self-weight, imposed loads for buildings), Ministry of Urban Development &
Construction, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, 2015
3. ES-EN 1991-1-4-2015:(Actions on structures - Part 1-4: General actions –Wind
actions), Ministry of Urban Development & Construction, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia,
2015
4. ES-EN 1998-1-1-2015:(Design of structures for earthquake resistance –
Literature
Part 1: General rules, seismic actions and rules for buildings), Ministry of Urban
Development & Construction, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, 2015
5. James M. Gere and Barry J. Goodno, Mechanics of Materials, 7thedition. CEngage
Learning, 2009
6. Kenneth M. Leet, Chia-Ming Uang andAnne M. Gilbert, Fundamentals of Structural
Analysis, 5thedition.McGraw-Hill Education, 2018
7. R.C. Hibbeler, Structural Analysis, 8th edition. Prentice Hall, Pearson Education,
Inc.2012
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Module Title MATERIALS BUILDING ENGINEERING

Module Category CORE
Module Number 11
Total Study hours per week Lecture Tut/sem Practice or Laboratory Home Study Total Hour
6 2 9 9 26
This module emphasizes on the engineering skills required to design a building for any
purpose. It will detail the principles on selection of materials and construction
techniques for several parts of a building such as foundations, walls and ceilings. It will
Module Objectives teach students how to draw and read building plans and drawings. It will introduce
drafting software packages such as AutoCAD. Additional design requirements such as
lighting, moisture protection, and heat and noise insulation will also be covered in the
module.
A student who successfully completes the module will proficiently identify elements
of a building. The student can apply appropriate principles to plan and layout buildings
Module Competencies according to function, aesthetic and economy. She/he can draw and read building
drawings either by hand or using apt software. She/he can select suitable material for
the construction of buildings.
Module Learning and Lectures, tutorials and Computer Lab exercises
Teaching Method
Module Assessment Tests, quizzes, Individual or Group Exercises, Computer Lab exercises, Exam.
Techniques
Total ECTS 13
CEng 3111 Construction Materials 5
CEng 3112 Fundamental of Architecture 5
CEng 4113 Building Construction 3
Total ECTS 13
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Course Title Construction Materials
Module Title MATERIALS BUILDING ENGINEERING
Module TBA
Coordinator
Lecturer TBA
ECTS 5
2 2 3 3 10
At the end of this course the students will
▪ Be acquainted with the overall construction process and understand the criterion for selection
of construction materials, their classification method and nature of materials at the atomic
level.
Course Objectives ▪ Be familiar with the different tests, w h i c h need to be conducted to determine the
mechanical properties of material.
▪ Understand nature and performance of materials under different types of load.
▪ Be able to understand the production processes, properties, types, uses and testing of
different construction materials in civil engineering practices.
▪ Have awareness for the interrelation of materials, design and construction.
Students will develop the following skills:
▪ An ability to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the overall construction process.
▪ An ability to assess the appropriate use of materials, and select various materials according
to the technical requirements.
▪ An ability to analyze the performance of materials under different types of load.
Competences to ▪ An ability to demonstrate the knowledge and understanding of production processes,
be properties and uses of different types of construction materials such as cementing materials,
Acquired/course mortar, concrete, ferrous & non-ferrous metals, timber & timber products, clay products and
level competences building blocks.
▪ Capacity to carry out concrete mix design process using different types of methods and
determine the proportion.
▪ A capacity to carry out different types of physical and mechanical tests to determine the
property of materials and interpret test results.
▪ Ability to understand different standard technical specification and testing methods.
This course is intended to cover:
▪ General introduction on construction process
▪ Classification and nature of materials
▪ Mechanical properties of materials; nature and performance of materials under load.
▪ Cementing materials: production and use of lime, gypsum and cement Types and properties
Course of cement;
Description ▪ Mortar; Concrete: concrete making materials, mix design, fresh and hardened concrete
properties, curing techniques; concrete admixtures
▪ Metals in constructions; Properties of steel and aluminum alloys;
▪ Timber and timber products; Clay and clay products; Building blocks; Building stones.
▪ Bitumen materials (asphalts) and rubber and polymeric materials
Course Online 1. CLASSIFICATION OF CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS
1.1. General Introduction of construction
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1.1.1 Construction Industry
1.1.2 Main Parties in Construction Project
1.1.3 Lie Cycle of Construction Project
1.1.4 Resource for construction Industry
1.1.5 Construction Materials
1.1.6 Selection of Construction Materials
1.2. Classification of Materials
1.3. Nature of Materials
1.3.1 Interatomic attraction
1.3.2 Interatomic distances
1.3.3 Atomic arrangements
2. MECHANICAL PROPERTIES OF MATERIALS
2.1 Testing of materials for mechanical properties
2.2 The tension test
2.3 The compression test
2.4 The shear test
2.5 The bending test
2.6 Relationship b/n material properties
3. CEMENTING MATERIALS
3.1 Lime
3.1.1 Production of lime
3.1.2 Setting and hardening of lime
3.1.3 Use of lime
3.1.4 Standards on lime
3.1.5 Tests On lime
3.2 Gypsum
3.2.1 Manufacturing of plasters
3.2.2 Plaster of Paris
3.2.3 Hard finish plaster
3.2.4 Other derivatives of gypsum
3.3 Cement
3.3.1 Production of Portland cement
3.3.2 Mineral composition of Portland cement
3.3.3 Hydration of Portland cement
3.3.4 Structure of hydrated cement
3.3.5 Types and uses of Portland cement
3.3.6 Tests on the properties of Portland cement
3.4 Asphalts
3.1.1 Bituminous material
3.1.2 Sources of bituminous material
3.1.3 Types of bituminous material
3.1.4 Tests of bituminous material
4. MORTAR, CONCRETE, ASPHALT MAKING MATERIALS AND PLAIN
CONCRETE
4.1 Mortar
4.1.1 Mortar mixes
4.1.2 Properties of mortar
4.1.3 Materials for mortar
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4.1.4 Batching and mixing
4.2 Concrete Making Materials
4.2.1 Aggregates
4.2.2 Properties of aggregates
4.2.3 Classification and Testing of aggregates
4.2.4 Water
4.2.5 Admixtures
4.2.6 Types of concrete
4.2.7 Plain Concrete
4.2.8 Process of manufacturing of concrete
4.2.9 Properties of fresh concrete
4.2.10 Shrinkage and creep
4.2.11 Strength of concrete
4.2.12 Durability of concrete
4.2.13 Concrete mix design process
4.2.14 Concrete testing
4.3 Asphalt Making
4.3.1 Aggregates (unbound Pavement materials)
4.3.2 Sources of aggregates
4.3.3 Aggregate Test
4.3.4 Bitumen and Tests
4.3.5 Mixed Design Procedure and Types of Tests
5. FERROUS AND NON-FERROUS METALS
5.1 Classification of metals
5.2 Ferrous metals
5.3 Non-ferrous metal
6. TIMBER AND TIMBER PRODUCTS
3.1. Classification
3.2. Characteristics of timber
3.3. Defects, drying and preservation of timber
3.4. Strength properties of timber
3.5. Conversion of timber
7. WALL MAKING MATERIALS
7.1 Masonry stone
7.2 Bricks
7.3 Hollow concrete blocks
7.4 Polymers and Rubber materials
Pre-requisites None
Semester Year III, semester I
Mode of delivery Lectures, tutorials, class works, assignments and laboratory work
Mode of assessment ▪ Continuous Assessment 40%

▪ Laboratory work20%
Final Examination 40%
Attendance ▪ A student must attend at least 85 % of the classes and 100% of laboratory sessions.
Requirements
• Mikyas Abayneh, Construction Materials, AAU printing press, 1987
• Neville, A.M., Properties of fresh concrete
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Literature • Construction materials: Their nature and behavior, Edited by Illston J.M.E and FN Spon,
1984
• Abebe Dinku, Construction materials laboratory manual, AAU printing press,2002.
• ACI, BS, ACT and ES Standards and Journals.
• W.H. Taylor, Concrete technology & practice
• H, Atkins, Highway materials, soils & concrete
▪ K,N. Derukcher, Materials for civil & Highway Engineers
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Course Number CEng3112
Course Title Fundamentals of Architecture
Module Title MATERIALS AND BUILDING ENGINEERING
Lecturer TBA
ECTS 5
3 - 3 2 8
At the end of this course the students will be able:
• To understand the fundamentals of planning and design procedures, and site selection.
• To develop skills and knowledge in the preparation of working drawings.
Course Objectives • To understand the concepts of various components of a low-rise building and their
construction methods.
• To acquire a thorough understanding of the basics of framed structures, shell and dome
structures and prefabricated building systems.
Competences to be Students will develop the following skills:

Acquired/course level ▪ Read architectural drawings, structural drawings, sanitary drawings.
competences
The course includes:- introduction to architecture with regards to climatic condition,
Landscape architecture and aesthetic design. It also includes space, structure and its function,
Course Description construction of structure related to architecture. It also deals with the drawing of
architectural, structural, plumbing, electrical and connection detail aspects. Reviewing of
plans and drawing of other engineering structure are also included in the course.
1. Introduction to Architecture
2. Space, Function and Planning
3. Architectural Drawing
4. Structural Drawing
5. Electrical Drawing and Power Layout
Course Online 6. Sanitary Drawing
7. Planning and Drawing of Building Accessories
8. Review of Drawing for some civil engineering projects
Pre-requisites None
Semester Year III, Semester II
Mode of delivery Lectures, tutorials, exercises
Mode of assessment Continuous assessment (100%)
Attendance A student must attend at least 85% of the classes and 100% of lab work
Requirements
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▪ Lorraine Farrelly, (2007), The Fundamentals of Architecture, AVA Publishing.
▪ Mostafa Abd-El-Barr, Hesham El-Rewini (2004), Fundamentals of Computer
Literature Organization and Architecture, Wiley-Interscience.
▪ Edward Allen, Joseph Iano (2003), Fundamentals of Building Construction: Materials
and Methods, Wiley publishers; 4the dition.
▪ Forrest Wilson, Ron Keenberg, and William Loerke, 1990), Architecture: Fundamental
Issues Van No strand Reinhold.
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Course Title Building Construction
Module Title MATERIALS AND BUILDING ENGINEERING
Lecturer TBA
ECTS 3
5 0 - 3 8
At the end of this course the students will
• Be acquainted with the overall building construction process and
• Understand design and performance requirements of building.
Course Objectives • Be able to read and prepare working drawings for building construction
• (Floor plans, elevations, sections and detail drawings).
• Be able to tell the merits and demerits and select different types of material for the
structural system of a building.
▪ An ability to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the overall Building
Competences to be construction process.
Acquired/course level ▪ An ability to read and prepare different types of working drawings (Floor plans,
competences Elevations, Sections, Detail drawings etc.)
▪ A capacity to consider different design parameters for planning of a Building and
prepare bubble diagrams.
▪ An ability to select the right type of materials for structural system of a building.
General Introduction; Building Drawing and Functional Planning of Buildings; Building
structural systems; reinforces concrete structures, steel framed structures, timber structures
Course Description and prefabricated building elements; Building construction elements: And methods, floor
finishes. Walls: types of materials and construction details. Wall finishing: types and
construction details, plastering and painting; Roof: types and functions, construction
System, Roof covering; Other Building construction elements and systems: stairs, doors and
windows, damp proofing
1. INTRODUCTION 1.6. Main Parties in Building
1.1. General Construction
1.2. Building Classifications 1.7. Resource for Building Construction
1.3. Components of a Building 2. BUILDING DRAWING
Course Online 1.4. Design and performance 2.1. Introduction
requirements 2.2. Drawing for building construction
1.5. Project life cycle of a building 2.3. Working drawings
2.4. Hatching, symbols and notations
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3. BUILDING STRUCTURAL SYSTEMS 4.5.6
3.1. Introduction 4.6. Roof System
3.2. Reinforced concrete structures 4.6.1 Requirements of a roof
3.3. Steel framed structures 4.6.2 Types of roofs
3.4. Timber structures 4.6.3 Roof coverings
3.5. Prefabricated building systems 4.7. Finishing
3.6. Shell and dome structures 4.7.1 Plastering and Pointing
4. BUILDING CONSTRUCTION 4.7.2 White washing and color washing
ELEMENTS 4.7.3 Paints and painting
4.1. Foundations 4.7.4 Varnish and varnishing
4.1.1Essential requirements of a foundation 4.7.5 Miscellaneous finish
4.1.2Types of foundation 4.7.6 External finish
4.1.3Site investigation and sub-soil exploration 4.8. Damp Proofing
4.1.4Excavation for foundation 4.8.1 Source of dampness
4.2. Floor Systems 4.8.2 Effect of dampness
1.1.1 Introduction 4.8.3 Method of damp proofing
1.1.2 Components of a floor 4.9 Fire Places
1.1.3 Types of floor 4.9.1 Types of fire-places
1.1.4 Floor finishes 4.9.2 Function and components of a chimney
4.3. Wall System 4.9.3 Typical fire-place dimensions
4.1.1Types of walls 4.1.2External walls 4.9.4 Materials for chimney and fire-place
4.1.3 Walls of block construction construction
4.1.4 Internal walls, Cavity walls 4.10. Form work and Scaffolding
and Opening in walls 4.10.1 Requirements of a good
4.4. Stairs formwork
4.4.1Classification of stairs 4.10.2 Materials for form work
4.4.2Stairs of different materials 4.10.1 Factors affecting selection of
4.4.3Essential requirements of a good stair formwork
4.4.4Ladders, Ramps, Elevators and Escalators 4.10.2 Construction of formwork
4.5. Doors and Windows 4.10.3 Formwork striking and
4.5.1 Location of doors and windows releasing agent
4.5.2 Size of doors and windows 4.10.4 Formwork design principle
4.5.3 Types of doors and windows 4.10.5 Failure of formwork
4.5.4 Fitting for doors and windows 4.10.6 Scaffolds and false works
4.5.5 Glass and glazing
Semester Year IV, Semester I
Status of Compulsory
Course
Mode of Lectures, tutorials, class works, assignments and semester projects
delivery
Mode of Continuous Assessment 50%
assessment FinalExamination50%
Attendance A student must attend at least 85%of the classes
Requirements
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▪ Abebe Dinku (2005), Building Construction, 2nd Ed, AAU Press.
Literature ▪ Donald Watson, Crosbie, (1997), Time- saver standards for architectural design the data, 7 Ed,
McGraw-Hill.
▪ Punmia, B.C. (1993), A text book of building construction: An elementary as well as advanced
course for engineering students, Laxmi Publication.
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Module Title DESIGN OF STRUCTURES

Module Number 12
week 8 12 - 12 32
This module mainly develops the design methods of reinforced concrete structures. It will
exhibit the mechanical properties of concrete and reinforcing steel. It will introduce the
different types of structural components of a Reinforced Concrete Structures. It will
demonstrate the use of limit-states (serviceability or ultimate) design methods for designing
Module Objectives slabs, beams and columns. It will also familiarize students with the latest Ethiopian Building
Code Standards. Introduce students to the concepts of the design of structural steel and Timber
tension members, beams and columns and able to know the basics of design and details of
structural steel and Timber connections. It will educate students on formats of structural design
reports and drawings.
On successful completion of this module, students will be able to:
▪ Carry out complete structural design of building components namely slabs, beams and
columns.
▪ Identify appropriate and economical concrete and reinforcing steel types for the design
loading conditions.
Module Competencies ▪ Verify structural steel and Timber members in tension, compression, bending and shear
in the ultimate limit state.
▪ produce design calculation reports and structural drawings.
Delivery
Module Learning and
Teaching Method Lectures, tutorials, Project work and Presentation
Module Assessment Continuous Assessment (Quizzes, assignments), Term Projects, Presentations and Final Exam
Techniques
CEng 3121 Reinforced Concrete Structures I 5
CEng 4122 Reinforced Concrete Structures II 5
CEng 5123 Steel and timber Structures 5
Total ECTS 15
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Course Title Reinforced Concrete Structures I
Module Design of Structures
Lecturer TBA
ECTS 5
2 3 - 3 8
After Successful completion of this course, students will be able to
▪ Know the mechanical properties of concrete and reinforcing steel,
▪ Know the different limit states in reinforced concrete structures and the application of
the basic limit-states design equation according to Ethiopian Building Code Standards,
▪ Be able to carry out the structural design of singly reinforced beams, one way slabs
and doubly reinforced beams in the ultimate limit state,
▪ Be able to carry out the structural design of reinforced concrete beams for shear in the
Course Objectives ultimate limit state,
▪ Be able to carry out the structural design for anchorage,
▪ Be able to check the serviceability limit state of excessive crack width and deflections
in beams and one-way solid slabs,
▪ Be able to design structural elements subjected to flexure and shear
▪ An ability to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the mechanical
▪ behaviors of constitutive materials of reinforced concrete,
▪ An ability to understand the design situation and design action for different limit states,
Competences to be ▪ An ability to carry out the structural design of beams and one-way solid slabs in the
acquired/course level ultimate limit states,
competences ▪ An ability to check beams and one-way solid slabs for serviceability limit states
▪ An ability to produce design calculations report and structural drawings in appropriate
professional formats
The course covers: General introduction on history of the development of concrete,
Mechanical behaviors of concrete and reinforcing steel, Design of beams and one-way solid
Course Description slabs in the ultimate limit states and checking the satisfaction of serviceability limit states
requirements according to the Ethiopian Standards, Structural detailing of beams and one-
way solid slabs
1. Introduction to reinforced concrete
Course Outline 1.1. Introduction
1.2. Plain and reinforced concrete
1.3. Advantages and disadvantages of reinforced concrete for structures
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1.4. The design processes
1.5. Design philosophies
1.6. Materials
1.7. Ethiopian standard’s recommendation for limit state design
2. Limit state design for flexure
2.1. Introduction
2.2. Distribution of stress and strains in RC sections subjected to flexure
2.3. Ultimate Limit State for flexure
2.4. Types of flexural failures
2.5. Analysis and design of beams and one-way slabs for flexure
3. Limit state design for shear
3.1. Introduction
3.2. Diagonal tension in homogeneous elastic beams
3.3. Behavior of beams falling in shear
3.4. Factors affecting the shear strength of beams without web reinforcement
3.5. Truss model for beams falling in shear
3.6. Design of beams for vertical shear according to Ethiopian standards
3.7. Development, Anchorage and splicing of reinforcement
4. Serviceability limit state
4.1. Introduction
4.2. Elastic Analysis of Beam Sections
4.3. Serviceability Limit States of Cracking
4.4. Serviceability Limit States of Deflection
Mode of delivery Lectures, tutorials, class works, assignments
Mode of assessment Continuous Assessment 60%, Final Examination 40%
Requirements
• James G MacGregor and James K Wight Reinforced Concrete: Mechanics and Design.
• Design of Concrete Structures, by Arthur H. Nilson, David Darwin and Charles W.
Dolan.
• Edward Nawy, Reinforced Concrete: A fundamental Approach
• W.H. Mosley, Ray Hulse, and J.H Bungey, Reinforced Concrete Design: to Eurocode 2
Literature • ES EN 1990:2015 Basis of structural design, Ministry of Urban Development &
• ES EN 1991:2015: Actions on structures, Ministry of Urban Development &
• ES EN 1992:2015: Design of concrete structures, Ministry of Urban Development &
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Course Title Reinforced Concrete Structures II
Lecturer TBA
ECTS 5
2 3 - 3 8
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to
• Be able to carry out the structural design of continuous beams and one-way
ribbed slab using plastic methods with limited amount of moment redistribution,
• Be able to carry out the structural design of two-way slabs in the ultimate limit state,
Course Objectives • Be able to carry out the structural design of reinforced concrete beams for torsion in
the ultimate limit state,
• Be able to carry out the structural design of reinforced concrete columns in the
ultimate limit state and
• Be able to produce design calculations reports and structural drawings.
• An ability to carry out the structural design of continuous reinforced
• concrete beams for flexure and shear in the ultimate limit using plastic methods with
limited amount of moment redistribution,
• An ability to carry out the structural design of two-way reinforced concrete slabs in
Competences to be the ultimate limit state,
acquired/course level • An ability to carry out the structural design of reinforced concrete beams for
competences torsion in the ultimate limit state,
• An ability to carry out the structural design of reinforced concrete columns in the
ultimate limit state and
• An ability to produce design calculations report and structural drawings in
appropriate professional formats.
The course covers the following: Pattern loading and moment redistribution for analysis
Course Description and design of continuous beams and one-way ribbed slab, Analysis and design of two-way
slabs, Design of beams for torsion, Design of columns and Structural
detailing of one-way ribbed slabs, two-way slabs and columns.
1. Inelastic analysis of continuous beams and moment redistribution
1.1. Introduction
1.2. Methods of analysis allowed in ES EN1992:2014
Course Outline 1.3. Moment curvature relationship
1.4. Continuous beams and one-way slabs
1.5. Plastic hinges and collapse mechanisms
1.6. Rotation capacity
1.7. Moment Redistribution
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2. Analysis and design of One-way ribbed slabs
2.1. Introduction
2.2. General requirements of ES EN 1992:2014
2.3. Procedure for design of ribbed slabs
3. Analysis and design of two-way slabs
3.1. Introduction
3.2. Analysis and design of two-way spanning edge supported slabs
3.3. Analysis and design of flat slabs
4. Analysis and Design of Columns
4.1. Introduction
4.2. Tied/Spiral Columns
4.3. Classification of compression members
4.4. Interaction diagram
4.5. Slender Columns
4.6. Design of Columns according to ES EN 1992:2015
5. Torsion
5.1. Introduction
5.2. Equivalent truss analogy
5.3. Design for torsion
Mode of delivery Lectures, tutorials, class works, assignments
Requirements
• James G MacGregor and James K Wight Reinforced Concrete: Mechanics and
Design.
• Design of Concrete Structures, by Arthur H. Nilson, David Darwin and Charles W.
Dolan.
• Edward Nawy, Reinforced Concrete: A fundamental Approach
Literature • W.H. Mosley, Ray Hulse, and J.H Bungey, Reinforced Concrete Design: to
Eurocode 2
• ES EN 1990:2015 Basis of structural design, Ministry of Urban Development &
• ES EN 1991:2015: Actions on structures, Ministry of Urban Development &
• ES EN 1992:2015: Design of concrete structures, Ministry of Urban Development
& Construction, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, 2015
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Course Title Steel and Timber Structures
Program B.Sc. Degree in Civil Engineering
Lecturer TBA
ECTS 5
Study Hours
2 3 - 3 8
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to
- Know material properties of structural steel and timber,
- Know the basic requirements for structural steel based and timber on ES-EN 1993:
2015 ES-EN 1995: 2015,
- Understand the mechanical behaviors of structural steel and timber members in:
Course Objectives - tension, compression, bending and shear,
- Understand the mechanical behaviors of structural steel and timber members in
buckling,
- Understand the design of structural steel and timber tension members, beams and
columns according to ES-EN 1993: 2015 ES-EN 1995: 2015
- Know the basics of design and details of structural steel and timber connections.
- An ability to know the material property of structural steel and timber,
- An ability to classify structural steel cross-section,
Competences to be - An ability to verify structural steel and timber members in tension, compression,
acquired/course level bending and shear in the ultimate limit state,
competences - An ability to design and detail structural steel connections.
- An ability to design and detail structural timber connections.
- An ability to design structural steel members using design software
The course covers: Mechanical properties of structural steel and timber elements, Design
Course Description of tension, compression and flexural members and Design of structural connections in
steel and timber construction.
Part I- Steel Structures
4.3. Beam design
1. Introduction
4.4. Beam-Columns
1.1. Structural design
4.5. Plate Girders
1.2. Mechanical properties of steel
5. Structural Steel Connections
1.3. Steel Sections
5.1 Bolt connections
2. Tension Members
5.2 Weld connections
2.1. Design consideration
6. Computer aided design of steel
2.2. Design of tension members
Course Outline structures
3. Compression Members
Part II- Timber Structures
3.1 Classification of cross
7. Timber Structures
sections
6.1 Introduction
3.2 Design consideration
6.2 Tension Members
3.2 Design of compression
6.3 Compression Members
members
6.4 Flexural Members
4. Beams
6.5 Structural Connections
4.1. Types and uses
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4.2. Classification of cross sections
Semester Year V, Semester II
Mode of delivery Lectures, tutorials, class works, assignments and semester project
Attendance
Requirements
1. Eurocodes: Background and Applications, Design of Steel Structures, 2015.
2. Eurocode 3: EN 1993 Design of steel structures, 2005.
3. Charles G. Salmon & John E Johnson, Steel Structures Design & Behavior
4. T.J. Mac Ginley & T.C. Ang., Structural Steelwork, Design of Limit State Theory,
2nd ed.
5. ES-EN 1993:2015: Design of steel structures, Ministry of Urban Development &
Literature Construction, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, 2015.
6. McKenzie , Design of Structural Timber
7. ES-EN 1995:2015: Design of timber structures: Ministry of Urban Development
& Construction, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, 2015.
8. Jack Porteous & Abdy Kermani, Structural Timber Design to Eurocode 5, 2007.
9. ETABS, Steel Frame Design Manual, Eurocode 3-1:2005 with Eurocode 8:2004,
February 2018.
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Course Title Entrepreneurship for Engineers
Module Title Entrepreneurship
Lecturer TBA
ECTS 3
2 - - 3 5
At the end of the course, the student will be able to: -
Course Objectives • Understand the entrepreneurial decision-making process.
• Develop a wide range of strategic, financial and human resource planning skills
• To generate business idea and prepare business plan.
Competences to be ▪ Students will be able to apply their entrepreneurial and teamwork skills.
Acquired/course level ▪ Capability to generate business idea and prepare a business plan.
competences ▪ Capability to organize a business and entrepreneurial decision-making process.
▪ The students will demonstrate understanding of market identification and assessment
techniques, new business idea development, fundamentals of finance & marketing.
Course Description ▪ General introduction
▪ Business idea generation: business idea viability
▪ Business organization: - business plan preparation.
1. GENERAL INTRODUCTION 2.3 New business idea development
1.1 Definition 2.4 Business idea viability
1.2 The entrepreneurial decision- 2.5 Attributes of the creative person
making process 3. BUSINESS ORGANIZATION
1.3 Key success factors in 3.1 Market identification and
entrepreneurship assessment techniques
Course Online 1.4 Entrepreneurship behavior 3.2 Fundamentals of finance
2. BUSINESS IDEA &marketing
GENERATION 3.3 Business plan preparation
2.1 Turning your idea in to reality
2.2 Idea generation
Pre-requisites None
Semester Year IV, semester II
Mode of delivery Lectures, tutorials
Continuous assessment 60%
Mode of assessment Final Examination 40%
Attendance A student must attend at least 85% of the classes
• Kenji Uchino (2010) “Entrepreneurship for Engineers”, CRC Press Taylor and Francis
Group.
• Ethiopian Business Development Services Network (EBDSN) (2004), Start and Improve
Literature Your Business. Addis Ababa.
Entrepreneurial Hand Book.
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Module Title Fundamentals of Geotechnical Engineering
Module Number 14
week
7 2 6 9 24
Module Objectives Civil engineers need solid knowledge of soils and rocks to design infrastructure on/in
soils and rocks. The objective of this module is to offer an introduction to the field of
geotechnical engineering, and to provide an understanding of the basic soil and rock
behavior through experience with
common soil laboratory testing procedures. This module is a prerequisite for
Geotechnical Engineering Design module.
Module Competencies The competency of this module is students will be able to solve several classical
problems in civil engineering problems such as settlement, shear failure, load- b e a r i
n g capacity, earth pressure and stability problems related to the behaviors of soils and
rocks.
Module Learning and Lecture, tutorial, laboratory and field tests, field visits
Teaching Method
Module Assessment Continuous assessment (quizzes, tests, class works, assignments, laboratory and
Techniques field works and presentations) and final exam
CEng 2141 Engineering Geology 5
CEng 3142 Fundamentals of Geotechnical Engineering – I 5
CEng 3143 Fundamentals of Geotechnical Engineering – II 5
Total ECTS 15
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Course Code CEng 2141 Course Name Engineering Geology
ECTS Credits 5 Program B. Sc. in Civil Engineering
Module Fundamentals of Geotechnical Module Coordinator
Engineering
Course Team Lecturer: Laboratory Managers: TBA
Objectives This course aims to introduce to students the fundamentals of geotechnical engineering and
basic geology. As it is the first course of the module, the course serves as an eye-opener for
students to vast world of geotechnics.
The course aims to introduce the basic concepts of geology and engineering geology. It also
introduces students to the main tools and methods of Engineering Geology and the problems
(directly and indirectly) that can create the geological conditions in the construction of civil
works.
The course also makes an introduction on the appearance causes, and methods of response
and management of geological risks.
General Knowledge
Competency ✓ Develop basic understanding of subdisciplines and applications of geotechnical
engineering
✓ Explain the origin and anatomy of the Earth,
✓ Understand and differentiate among the most common geologic structures like faults,
folds and discontinuities
✓ Be able to describe, map and project different rock discontinuities
✓ Differentiate between different rock groups, their formation and mineralogy
✓ Describe the different –both the internal and external- geological processes
✓ Have a fundamental knowledge about direct and indirect methods of ground
investigation techniques.
✓ Identify the main and most common igneous, sedimentary and metamorphic rocks
encountered by foundations and construction.
✓ Identify and define the main morphological and geological characteristics as shown
on maps.
✓ Identify potential geological hazards and various structures and ways of preventing
and dealing with them.
✓ Distinguish the characteristics of the most important geological formations and
problems that may arise in the various public works.
Skill
✓ Visually differentiate among different rock groups
✓ Independently conduct rudimentary geological tests
✓ Receive, analyze and evaluate geological data and appropriately solve problems both
technical and environmental.
✓ Describe and interpret the geological structures in the geological maps and cross
sections.
✓ Assess and appropriately adjust the results of geological study in order to secure
construction and operation of a technical project.
✓ Analyze geological parameters important in geotechnical studies.
✓ Simulate tests on rocks using software such as RocScience
✓ Conduct stress analysis in rocks using software such as RocScience
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✓ Demonstrate individual and team work ethics, professionalism and respectful
interaction with both instructors and students during the course work and [if
applicable] laboratory experiments.
✓ Think novel, creative and using their experience and synthetic thinking to solve
problems
✓ Reflect upon the geotechnical engineering sub-discipline and its central position in
the world of civil engineering.
✓ Appreciate the role of geology in geotechnical engineering
Course Content 1. Introduction to the World of 3.2.3 Metamorphic Rocks
Geotechnics 3.2.3.1 Metamorphic Processes
1.0 3.2.3.2 Types of Metamorphism
1.1 Introduction: What is geotechnical 3.2.3.3 Classification of
engineering Metamorphic Rocks
1.2 Historical Overview 3.3 Rock Stratigraphy and
1.3 Principles of engineering and Stratification
mechanics in geotechnical 3.4 The Rock Cycle
engineering 4. Geological Processes
1.4 The world of geotechnics: 4.1 Surface Processes
applications and sub-disciplines 4.1.1 Weathering
1.5 The role of geology in geotechnical 4.1.2 Fluvial Processes
engineering 4.1.3 Glaciation
2. The Earth, its Interior and Geologic 4.2 Internal Processes
structures 4..2.1 Earthquakes
2.0 4.2.2 Volcanism
2.1 Introduction: The Earth 5. Fundamentals of Geological
2.1.1 Origin of the Earth Investigation
2.1.2 Anatomy of the Earth 5.1 Introduction
2.1.3 Plate Tectonics 5.2 Desk Study and Preliminary
2.2 Geologic Structures Reconnaissance
2.2.1 Folds 5.3 Stereographic Studies
2.2.2 Faults 5.4 Direct Methods
2.2.3 Discontinuities 5.4.1 Soil Sampling
3. Rocks: Types, Mineralogy and 5.4.2 Penetration tests
Stratigraphy 5.5 Indirect Methods: Geophysical Methods
3.1 Rock forming Minerals 5.5.1 Seismic Methods
3.1.1 Mineral Groups 5.5.2 Resistivity Methods
3.1.2 Mineral Identification 5.5.3 Electromagnetic Methods
3.1.3 Physical Properties of Minerals 5.5.4 Magnetic Methods
3.2 Rock Types 5.5.5 Gravity Methods
3.2.1 Igneous Rocks 6. Geology and Construction
3.2.1.1 Formation of Igneous rocks 6.1 Geological materials for
3.2.1.2 Classification of Igneous construction
Rocks 6.2 Open Excavation
3.2.2 Sedimentary Rocks 6.3 Tunnels and Tunneling
3.2.2.1 Sedimentation Processes 6.4 Shafts and Raises
3.2.2.2 Classification of Sedimentary 6.5 Reservoirs
Rocks 6.6 Dams and Dam Sites
3.2.2.3 Sedimentary Structures
Pre-requisite None
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Evaluation Evaluation technic Weight Due
Quizzes BONUS Every other lecture day
Test 1 15% End of Chap.3
Assignments MANDATORY End of each chapter
Attendance MANDATORY Minimum of 85%
Laboratory practice 10% Two weeks after practice
Mini – project 10% One week after class end
Final exam 50% End of course
Reference Asrat, A. (2006). Introduction to Physical Geology. Department of Earth Sciences. Addis
literature Ababa University Press
Atkinson, J.H. (2007). The Mechanics of Soils and Foundations. – 2nd ed. Taylor & Francis.
New York, USA.
Bell, F.G (2007). Engineering Geology. – 2nd ed. Elsevier. MA, USA.
Price, D.G. (2009). Engineering Geology, Principles and Practice. Springer. London, UK
Everett, M.E (2013). Near-Surface Applied Geophysics, Cambridge University Press.
Cambridge, UK
Kehew, A. E. (2006), Geology for Engineers and Environmental Scientists, 3rd edition,
Prentice Hall.
Press, F. Siever, R. Grotzinger, J., & Jordan, T. (2003), Understanding Earth, 4th edition, W.
H. Freeman.
Jean-Louis Briaud. (2013). Geotechnical Engineering: Unsaturated and Saturated Soils.
Hoboken, USA, New Jersy: John Wiley & Sons.
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Course Code CEng 3142 Course Name Fundamentals of Geotechnical Engineering – I [Physical
Properties of Soils]
Engineering
Course Team Lecturers:
Laboratory managers:
Target Group Second Year Civil Engineering Students
Objectives The objectives of this course are to introduce soil mechanics to civil engineering
undergraduate students and to familiarize students with geotechnical terminology and
concepts commonly encountered in engineering practice. Furthermore, it is designed to
introduce civil engineering students to the properties and behavior of soil as an engineering
material, characterization, the process & aspects of compaction, the state of stress in a soil
mass, seepage and flow theory in a soil media.
General Knowledge
Competency ✓ Demonstrate fundamental knowledge of soil formation process, parent materials and
mineral properties of different soils.
✓ Articulate the peculiar features of soil as an engineering material and the phase
relationships developed as a result of these.
✓ Exhibit a working knowledge of simple soil characterization schemes.
✓ Distinguish between the various soil classification schemes.
✓ Outline the sources of stress in & on a soil mass and be able perform computations
to quantify geostatic & additional stresses
✓ Describe conduction phenomenon in soil medium, methods to quantify permeability,
the application in aquifers.
✓ Articulate principle of seepage through porous media and be able to determine rate
of flow, effective stresses, gradients, etc.
✓ Demonstrate fundamental knowledge of soil compaction, its uses, applications, field
implementations etc.
Skill
✓ Develop the basic skill of identifying soils in the field for preliminary
characterization purposes.
✓ Model practical engineering problems and solve them in a systematic manner using
basic software tools (especially spreadsheets).
✓ Follow laboratory testing procedures and standard methods, collect and analyze data
and write professional engineering laboratory reports.
✓ Able to make quick estimates enabling the student to frame the basic problems at
hand and to see them in a greater engineering perspective
✓ Able to communicate with other engineering professions in a design process
facilitated through a simple platform describing complex geotechnical conditions.
Attitude
interaction with both instructors and students during the course work & laboratory
experiments.
Course Content 1. Genesis of Soils & Soil 5. Soil Water, Permeability and Seepage
Mechanics 5.1 Soil water
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1. Introduction 5.1.1 Adsorbed water
2.1 A recap of properties of 5.1.2 Capillary water
rocks 5.1.3 Gravitational water
2.2 Weathering 5.2 Permeability
2.3 Soils 5.2.1 Introduction
2.3.1 Peculiar features 5.2.2 Factors affecting permeability of soils
2.3.2 Broad classifications 5.2.3 Hydraulic gradient
2.3.3 Clay mineralogy 5.2.4 Darcy’s law
2.4 Soil Mechanics: An 5.2.5 Determination of permeability
Introduction 5.2.6 Permeability in stratified soils
3. Simple Soil Properties 5.2.7 Aquifers
3.1 Introduction 5.3 Seepage
3.2 Phase relationships 5.3.1 Introduction
3.2.1 Weight relations 5.3.2 Equation of continuity
3.2.2 Volume relations 5.3.3 Flow nets
3.2.3 Weight-Volume 5.3.4 Hydraulic uplift force under a structure
relations 5.3.5 Flow nets in anisotropic soils
3.3 Grain Size Distribution 5.3.6 Construction of flow nets for hydraulic
3.3.1 Introduction structures
3.3.2 GSD analysis 5.3.7 Directional variation of permeability in
3.3.3 GSD curves anisotropic soils
3.4 Soil Consistency 6. Soil Compaction
3.4.1 Introduction 6.1 Introduction
3.4.2 Atterberg limits 6.2 Types of compaction forces
3.4.3 Indices 6.3 Laboratory compaction test
4. Classification and Field 6.4 Dry density-water content relationship
Identification of Soils 6.5 Field compaction and specification
4.1 Introduction 6.6 Compaction of cohesionless soil
4.2 Soil Classification 6.7 Engineering behavior of compacted soils
4.2.1 Grainsize 6.8 Factors affecting compaction
classifications 6.9 Compaction quality control
4.2.2 Textural 7. Stress in a Soil Mass
classification 7.1 Introduction
4.2.3 USCS 7.2 Basics of stress-strain relations
4.2.4 AASHTO 7.2.1 Definitions
classification 7.2.2 Idealized stress-strain response & yielding
4.3 Field Identification of 7.2.3 Hooke’s law
Soils 7.2.4 Plane strain & axisymmetric conditions
4.3.1 Texture 7.3 Stress and strain states
4.3.2 Plasticity 7.3.1 Principal planes & Principal stresses
4.3.3 Color 7.3.2 Mohr’s circle
4.3.4 Odor 7.4 Stress paths
4.3.5 Other aspects 7.4.1 Stress & strain invariants
7.4.2 Plotting stress paths
7.5 Geostatic stress
7.5.1 Total stress
7.5.2 Neutral stress
7.5.3 Effective stress
7.6 Additional stress
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7.6.1 Equations based on elasticity
7.6.2 Newmark’s influence chart
7.6.3 Approximate methods for rectangular loads
Pre-requisite(s) CEng 2141 – Engineering Geology; CEng 2101 – Strength of Materials
Quizzes & class activity BONUS Any session
Assignments MANADATORY End of each chapter
Attendance MANADATORY Minimum of 85%
Mini-project 10% One week after class end
Reference Budhu, M. (2000). Soil mechanics and foundations. New York: Wiley.
literature Jean Louis Briaud. (2013). Geotechnical Engineering: Unsaturated and Saturated Soils.
Ian Smith. (2014). Smith's Elements of Soil Mechanics, 9th Edition. Wiley-Blackwell
Atkinson, J.H. (2007). The Mechanics of Soils and Foundations. – 2nd ed. New York, USA.
Taylor & Francis.
Alemayehu Teffera and Mesfin Leikun. (1999) Soil Mechanics. Addis Ababa University,
Ethiopia.
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Civil & Environmental Engineering,
Course Code CEng 3143 Course Fundamentals of Geotechnical Engineering – II
Name [Mechanical Properties of Soils]
Pre-requisite CEng 3142 Fundamentals of Geotechnical Engineering – I
Engineering
Course Team Lecturer:
Laboratory managers:
Objectives This course is designed to equip students with the understanding of fundamental mechanical
behaviors of soil with competencies applications in areas of soil compressibility and
consolidation, changing stress, soil strength parameters, prediction of settlements, and
prediction of bearing capacities.
Students will understand common soil mechanics laboratory techniques.
General Knowledge
Competency ✓ Demonstrate fundamental knowledge of soil stress-strain properties, compressibility.
✓ Able to calculate settlements (immediate, primary and secondary consolidation)
using both classical methods and Janbu’s concept.
✓ Articulate the peculiar strength features of soil as an engineering material and why
shear strength gets all the focus.
✓ Able to determine and have a sense of shear strength values for different types of
soils.
✓ Distinguish between the various failure criteria and relate loading conditions to
practical aspects.
✓ Articulate the various earth pressure theories and methods of calculation.
✓ Articulate the various bearing capacity theories and methods of calculation.
✓ Exhibit a working knowledge of soil slope stability analysis.
✓ Demonstrate a fundamental knowledge of mechanics of partly saturated soils.
Skill
✓ Perform oedometer tests and interpret the results.
✓ Model practical engineering settlement related problems and solve them in a
systematic manner using settlement analysis tools (especially Settle3D).
✓ Perform direct shear and triaxial test and interpret the results.
✓ Model practical slope stability related problems and solve them in a systematic
manner using analysis tools (especially SLOPE/W & PLAXIS).
Attitude
interaction with both instructors and students during the course work & laboratory
experiments.
Course Content 1. Soil Compressibility & Settlement 5 Bearing Capacity of Soils
Analysis 5.1 Introduction
2. Introduction 5.1.1 Shallow foundations
2.1 Soil compressibility 5.1.2 Plastic failure theory
2.2 Settlement components 5.2 Bearing capacity theories
2.3 Classical Settlement Analysis 5.2.1 Rankine’s
2.3.1 Immediate settlement 5.2.2 Prandtl’s
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2.3.2 Primary consolidation 5.3 Bearing capacity equations
2.3.3 Secondary consolidation 5.3.1 General form
2.3.4 Rate of consolidation 5.3.2 Developments
2.3.5 Oedometer testing & result 5.3.2.1 Shape factors
interpretation 5.3.2.2 Depth factors
2.4 Janbu’s Modulus Concept & Settlement 5.3.2.3 Inclined loading
Analysis 5.3.2.4 Ground factors
2.4.1 Stress-dependent modulus 5.3.2.5 Base factors
2.4.2 Settlement calculation 5.3.3 Additional considerations
2.4.3 Rate of consolidation 5.3.3.1 Choice of soil parameters
2.4.4 Oedometer testing & result 5.3.3.2 Effect of ground water table
interpretation 5.3.3.3 Eccentric loading
2.5 The Enigma of the Leaning Tower Pisa 5.3.3.4 Uplift forces
3 Shear Strength of Soils 5.4 Bearing capacity based on settlement
3.1 Introduction requirement
3.1.1 Basics of shearing resistance 5.5 Bearing capacity from in-situ tests
3.1.2 A recap of principal stresses & 5.5.1 Standard penetration test
principal planes 5.5.2 Plate loading test
3.2 Failure Criteria 5.6 Bearing capacity from stress fields
3.2.1 Tresca 5.6.1 Su analysis
3.2.2 Mohr-Coulomb 5.6.2 a-ϕ analysis
3.2.3 Others 5.7 Introduction to Eurocode bearing
3.3 Laboratory tests capacity provisions
3.3.1 Direct shear tests 6 Soil Slope Stability
3.3.2 UC test 6.1 Introduction
3.3.3 Triaxial tests 6.1.1 Infinite & finite slopes
3.3.4 Other tests 6.1.2 Long & short-term stability
3.4 Field tests analyses
3.4.1 Vane shear test 6.2 Planar failures
3.4.2 Cone penetration test 6.2.1 Seepage forces
3.5 Stress-strain paths 6.2.2 Planar translational slips
3.5.1 More on triaxial testing 6.3 Rotational failures
3.5.2 Total stress path 6.3.1 Total stress analysis
3.5.3 Effective stress path 6.3.2 Effective stress analysis
3.5.4 Modulus from triax 6.3.3 Effect of tension cracks
3.6 Dilatancy & Liquefaction 6.3.4 The Swedish method of slices
3.7 Sensitivity & Thixotrophy 6.4 Slope stability design charts
4 Lateral Earth Pressure 6.4.1 Taylor’s charts
4.1 Introduction 6.4.2 Bishop & Morgenstern’s charts
4.1.1 Retaining walls 6.4.3 NTNU charts
4.1.2 Earth pressure at rest 6.5 Wedge failure
4.1.3 Active & passive earth pressures 6.6 Slope stability analysis to Eurocode
4.1.4 Earth pressure coefficients 7 Fundamentals of Unsaturated Soil
4.2 Earth pressure theories Mechanics
4.2.1 Rankine’s theory 7.1 Peculiar Phenomena in the Framework
4.2.1.1 Granular material of Unsaturated Conditions
4.2.1.2 Cohesive material 7.2 Stress Variables for Unsaturated Soils
4.2.1.3 Tension cracks & unsupported cuts 7.3 Conduction Phenomena in Unsaturated
4.2.2 Coulomb’s theory Media
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4.3 More on calculation of earth pressure 7.4 Macroscopic Physical Behavior of
4.3.1 Inclined backfill Unsaturated Soil Mass
4.3.2 Uniform surcharge 7.5 Earth Pressure for Partially Saturated
4.3.3 Submergence Soils
4.3.4 Soil layering 7.6 Bearing Capacity of Partially Saturated
4.4 Graphical methods for determination of Soils
earth pressure 7.7 Stability Issues in Unsaturated Slopes
4.4.1 Rebhann’s method
4.4.2 Culmann’s method
4.5 NTNU method of calculating earth
pressure
4.5.1 Stress fields
4.5.2 Su analysis
4.5.3 a-ϕ analysis
Quizzes BONUS Every other lecture day
Assignments MANDATORY End of each chapter
Attendance MANDATORY Minimum of 85%
Mini project 30% One week after class end
Reference Budhu, M. (2000). Soil mechanics and foundations. New York: Wiley.
literature Ian Smith. (2014). Smith's Elements of Soil Mechanics, 9th Ed. Wiley.
Das B.M. (2013). “Soil Mechanics Laboratory Manual” 8th Edition, Oxford University Press.
Atkinson, J.H. (2007). The Mechanics of Soils and Foundations. – 2nd ed. New York, USA.
Taylor & Francis.
Coduto, D. P., Yeung, M R, and Kitch, W A. (2011) “Geotechnical Engineering, Principles
and Practices”, Prentice-Hall, Inc., 2nd ed.
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Module Title Geotechnical Engineering Design
Module Number 15
week 3 6 - 6 16
Module Objectives In practice, civil engineers are required to design and propose foundations for a variety
of infrastructure. The purpose of this module is to provide the students with a solid
knowledge and understanding of the principles governing the design and analysis of
foundation systems for structures and to provide them with an opportunity to apply the
design procedures learned in class to a "real life" foundation design project.
Module Competencies Students will be able to;
▪ understand and formulate a foundation design problem,
▪ compute the design bearing capacity of shallow and deep foundations,
▪ compute the settlement of shallow and deep foundations,
▪ analyze the forces on and stability of retaining walls, and
▪ develop the pressure and force diagrams needed to produce shear and moment
diagrams for foundation design.
Module Mode of Semester based
Delivery
Module Learning Lectures, tutorials, assignments, class works, mini projects and field visits
and Teaching Method
Module Assessment Continuous assessment (quizzes, tests, class works, assignments, laboratory and field
Techniques work and presentations) and final exam
CEng 4151 Geotechnical Engineering Design – I (Ground Investigation & Shallow 5
Foundations Design)
CEng 5152 Geotechnical Engineering Design – II (Design of Deep Foundations & 5
Retaining Structures)
Total ECTS 10
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Course Code CEng 4151 Course Geotechnical Engineering Design – I (Ground Investigations
Name & Shallow Foundations Design)
Pre-requisite CEng 3143 – Fundamentals of Geotechnical Engineering II
Module Geotechnical Engineering Design Coordinator
Course Team Lecturers:
Objectives After completing this course, students will be able to
• Identify appropriate and feasible site exploration methods for different civil
engineering projects
• Evaluate the general suitability of a site for proposed projects
• Perform adequate and economical geotechnical investigation that makes provision
for difficulties that will arise during Construction due to ground and other local
conditions
• Identify the different types of foundations to be used under various civil structures
and choose an appropriate type of foundation for a specific project
• Make out design requirements, design situations and approaches to be followed by
different design philosophies
• Perform geotechnical and structural designs for different shallow foundation types
using different design procedures
General Knowledge
Competency ✓ Describe main purposes and phases of ground investigation
✓ Identify appropriate laboratory & field tests and their procedures to perform a
site exploration for an intended project work
✓ Distinguish the different types of shallow foundations and where & when to use
them
✓ Make out the various design requirements, design situations, design approaches
and design philosophies
✓ Exhibit the working knowledge of designing shallow foundation problems
Skill
✓ Develop the basic skill of making office & field reconnaissance and propose
feasible site investigation methods
✓ Follow laboratory and field-testing procedures and standard methods, explore
subsurface conditions and write formal geotechnical design report.
✓ Develop the basic skill of modeling foundation problems and solving the
problems using different design procedures and/or available software (such as
ETABS, SAFE, Spreadsheets)
Attitude
interaction with both instructors and students during the course work & project
works
✓ Reflect upon the geotechnical engineering sub-discipline and its central position
in the world of civil engineering.
Course Content 1. Ground Investigation 3 Design of Shallow Foundations
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1.1 Purposes of Ground Investigation 3.1 Introduction to Shallow
1.2 Phases of Ground Investigation Foundations
1.3 Methods of Ground Investigation 3.1.1 Bearing Capacity of Shallow
1.3.1 Test pits Foundations
1.3.2 Drilling/Boreholes 3.1.2 Pressure Under Foundations
1.4 Number & Depth of Boreholes 3.1.3 Settlement of Shallow
1.5 Soil and Rock Sampling Foundations
1.6 Ground Water Measurement 3.2 Basis of Structural Design
1.7 Laboratory Tests 3.3 Design of Isolated Footings
1.8 In Situ Field Tests 3.4 Design of Continuous
1.8.1 Standard Penetration Test (SPT) (Strip/wall) footings
1.8.2 Cone Penetration 3.5 Design of Combined Footings
1.8.3 Pressure-meter Test 3.6 Design of Strap (Cantilever)
1.8.4 Field Vane Shear Test Footings
1.8.5 Borehole Shear Test 3.7 Design of Mat Foundations
1.8.6 Dilatometer Test 3.7.1 Introduction
1.8.7 Plate Load Test 3.7.2 Conventional (Rigid) Design
1.8.8 Inclinometer Test Procedure
1.8.9 California Bearing Ratio (CBR) 3.7.3 Non-Rigid Design Procedure
Test 3.7.4 Mat on Soil as a Continuum
1.9 Subsurface Investigation using (FDM)
Geophysical Methods 3.8 Introduction to Beams on Elastic
1.9.1 Seismic Techniques Foundations
1.9.2 Electrical Resistivity Techniques 3.9 Compensated Foundations
1.9.3 Electromagnetic Methods
1.9.4 Remote Sensing Techniques 4 Ground Improvement Techniques
1.9.5 Ground Penetration Radar (GPR) 4.1 Soil Improvement without
1.9.6 Microgravity Admixtures
1.10 Geotechnical Investigation 4.2 Soil Improvement with
Report Replacement
2 Types and Selection of Foundations 4.3 Soil Improvement with Grouting
2.1 Purposes of Foundations & Admixtures
2.2 Types of Foundations 4.4 Soil Improvement with
2.2.1 Shallow Foundations Inclusions
2.2.2 Deep Foundations
2.3 Selection of Foundations
Evaluation Evaluation techniques Weight Due
Quizzes Bonus Any session
Test 1 10% End of Chap-1
Test 2 15% Mid of Chap-3
Test 3 15% End of Chap-4
Mini - project 20% One week after class end
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Reference literature Bowles, J.E. (1996). Foundation Analysis and Design. McGraw-Hill Companies
Baban, T.M. (2016). Shallow foundations: Discussion and Problem Solving. John Wiley &
Sons
Bond, A. and Harris, A. (2008). Decoding Eurocode 7. Taylor & Francis Group, London
and New York.
Bhatt et al. (2014). Reinforced Concrete Design to Eurocodes: Design Theory and
Examples. Taylor & Francis Group, London and New York.
Mosely et al. (2007). Reinforced Concrete Design to Eurocode 2
Budhu, M. (2008). Foundations and Earth Retaining Structures. John Wiley & Sons.
Coduto, D.P. (2001). Foundation Design: Principles and Practices. Prince-Hall. Upper
Saddle River, New Jersey.
M.J. Tomlinson.(2001). Foundation Design and Construction. England: London
Murthy, V.S. (nd). Geotechnical Engineering: Principles and Practices of Soil Mechanics
and Foundation Engineering
Ian Smith. (2014). Smith's Elements of Soil Mechanics, 9th Edition. Wiley-Blackwell
Das, B.M. (2014). Principles of Foundation Engineering
Xiao, M. (2015). Geotechnical Engineering Design. John Wiley and Sons
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Course Code CEng 5152 Course Name Geotechnical Engineering Design – II
Pre-requisite CEng 4151 – Geotechnical Engineering Design – I
Module Geotechnical Engineering Design Coordinator
Course Team Lecturer:
Target Group Fifth Year Civil Engineering Students
Objectives This course is designed to enable civil engineering students to be able to analyze
and design Deep Foundations and Retaining Systems. Furthermore, the course
will introduce the students to the state-of-the-art concept and practice of using
Geosynthetics.
General
Competency Knowledge
✓ Demonstrate fundamental knowledge of the analysis and design of Deep
Foundations.
✓ Demonstrate fundamental knowledge of the analysis and design of Earth
Retaining Systems.
Skill
✓ Model practical engineering problems and solve them in a systematic manner
using basic software tools (especially spreadsheets).
✓ Perform pile analysis and design using GeoSuite or other available package
✓ Perform analysis and design of shoring piles using BENTLEY or other available
software
Attitude
interaction with both instructors and students during the course work.
✓ Reflect upon the geotechnical engineering sub-discipline and its central position
in the world of civil engineering.
Course Content 1. Introduction to Deep Foundations 3. Retaining Systems
1.1 Need for Deep Foundations 2.7
1.2 Types of Deep Foundations 3.1 Introduction
1.3 Relevant Ground 3.2 Rigid Retaining Walls
Investigation Technics 3.2.1 Gravity Walls
2. Pile Foundations 3.2.2 Cantilever Walls
2.1 Introduction and 3.3 Flexible Retaining Walls
Classification 3.3.1 Sheet Pile Walls
2.2 Single Pile Capacity 3.3.2 Braced Cuts
2.3 Negative Skin Friction 3.4 Mechanically Stabilized Earth
2.4 Pile Group Action (MSE) Walls
2.5 Pile Settlement 3.5 Shoring Pile Design
2.6 Design of Pile Caps 3.6 Cofferdams
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2.7 Laterally Loaded Piles 4. Geosynthetics
4.1 Types of Geosynthetics
4.2 Properties of Geosynthetics
4.3 Design Applications
Quizzes/Others BONUS Any lecture class
Test 1 15% End of Chap. 1
Assignments MANDATORY End of chapters
Mini-project 20% One week after class end
Reference Bhatt et al. (2014). Reinforced Concrete Design to Eurocodes: Design Theory and Examples
Literature Bond, A. and Harris, A. (2008). Decoding Eurocode 7
Bowles, J.E. (1996). Foundation Analysis and Design
Budhu, M. (2011). Soil mechanics and foundations. New York: Wiley.
Das, B.M. (2014). Principles of Foundation Engineering
Mosely et al. (2007). Reinforced Concrete Design to Eurocode 2
Murthy, V.S. (200). Advanced Foundation Engineering: Geotechnical Engineering Series
Reese, L.C. and Van Impe, W.F. (2011). Single Piles and Pile Groups Under Lateral Loading
Tomlinson, M. and Woodward J. (2015). Pile Design and Construction Practice
Xiao, M. (2015). Geotechnical Engineering Design
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Module Title Engineering Hydrology & Hydraulics
Module Number 16
week 9 4 2 9 24
Module Objectives The main objectives of this Module are to equip students with basic fluid mechanics
and similitude and modelling concepts, open channel flow concepts and applications
and hydrological concepts and computations
Module Competencies • Comprehends fundamental concepts of fluid mechanics and be able to understand
the basic laws of physical science which govern the mechanics of fluid flow with
hydraulic laboratory experiments and dimensional analysis & model studies
• Analyze hydrologic data, perform the hydrological evaluation of watersheds for
design purposes and perform hydrological design for a variety of civil engineering
projects.
• Understand the basic principle of flow through open-channels and determine water
surface profile of open channel
Module Mode of Lecture, Laboratory and Tutorials
Delivery
Module Learning Lectures, tutorials, self-study (project works), group works, assignments, laboratory
and Teaching Method demonstrations, quizzes and tests
Module Assessment Continuous
Techniques
CEng 2161 Hydraulics 5
CEng 3162 Open Channel Hydraulics 5
CEng 3163 Engineering Hydrology 5
Total ECTS 15
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Course Title Hydraulics
Lecturer TBA
ECTS 5
Study Hours /week Lecture Tutorial Practice or Laboratory Home study Total Hour
3 2 0 3 8 hrs
Course Objectives The main objectives of this course are to equip students with basic fluid mechanics
and similitude and modelling concepts
Competences to be Comprehends fundamental concepts of fluid mechanics and be able to understand the
acquired/course level basic laws of physical science which govern the mechanics of fluid flow with hydraulic
competences laboratory experiments
Course Description The purpose of this course is to introduce the basic fluid mechanics concepts
1. Properties of Fluids 3. Fluid Kinematics
1.1. Density 3.1. The Velocity Field
1.2. Specific Weight 3.2. Velocity and Acceleration
1.3. Bulk Modulus 3.3. Path line, Streak line,
1.4. Viscosity Streamline and Stream tube
1.5. Surface tension, Capillary and 3.4. Classification of Flow
Vapour Pressure 3.5. One, Two- and Three-
2. Hydrostatics Dimensional Flows
2.1. Pressure at a Point in a Static 3.6. Continuity Equation
Fluid 4. Basics of Fluid Dynamics
2.2. Basic Equations of Hydrostatics 4.1. Newton’s Second Law
2.3. Pressure Variation in a Fluid at 4.2. Euler’s Equation of Motion
Rest 4.3. Static and Dynamic Pressures
2.4. Standard Atmosphere 4.4. Bernoulli’s Equation and its
Course Outline 2.5. Measurement of pressure application
2.6. Hydrostatic Force on Surfaces 4.5. The Energy and Hydraulic
2.6.1. Plane Surface Grade Line
2.6.2. Curved Surface 4.6. Impulse Momentum
2.7. Buoyancy, Floatation and Equation
Stability 5. Dimensional Analysis and
2.8. Relative Equilibrium of Liquids Similitude
5.1. Dimensional homogeneity
5.2. The Buckingham p theorem
5.3. Similitude; Model Studies
Pre-requisites GEng 2042, CEng 2051
Status of Course core
Mode of delivery Lectures, tutorials, self-study (project works), group works, assignments,
laboratory demonstrations, quizzes and tests
Mode of assessment Continuous
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Attendance Requirements 85%
• Lecture Material: Solomon Alemu (1992) Essentials of Hydraulics / AAU Printing
Press References; R. E. Featherstone (2009), Hydraulics, Blackwell Ltd.
Literature/References • Y. Nakayama (2002), Introduction to fluid mechanics, Butterworth Heinemann
• Streeter, V.a. (1997) Fluid Mechanics. McGraw – Hill
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Course code CEng 3162
Course Title Open Channel Hydraulics
Lecturer TBA
ECTS 5
3 2 0 3 8 hrs
Course Objectives The main objectives of this course is to equip students with open channel flow concepts
and applications
Competences to be Understand the basic principle of flow through open-channels and determine water
acquired/course level surface profile of open channel
competences
Course Description This course is intended to give understanding on open channel structures and flows.
The knowledge from this course is applied when designing open channel civil
engineering structures
Course Outline 1. Introduction
1.1 Definition and Types of Open Channel
1.2 Difference of open Channel flow and pipe flow
1.3 Fundamentals equations
1.4 Energy-Depth Relationships
2. Critical Flow
2.1 Criterion for the critical State of flow
2.2 Calculation of the Critical Depth
2.3 Section factor and First Hydraulic Exponent
2.4 Characteristics of Sub-critical and Super- critical flows
2.5 Transitions
2.5.1 Channel with a hump
2.5.2 Transition with a change in Width
2.6 Choking
3. Uniform flow
3.1 Concept and Establishment of Uniform flow
3.2 Chezy Equation
3.3 Manning’s Formula
3.4 Manning’s Roughness Coefficient
3.5 Uniform flow Computation
3.6 The Hydraulic Efficient Channel Section
3.7 Compound Sections
3.8 Design of Irrigation Channels
4. Gradually Varied Flow
4.1 Basic assumptions
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4.2Differential Equation of GVF
4.3Classification of Flow Profiles
4.4Some Features of flow Profiles
4.5Analysis of Flow profiles
4.6Simple numerical Solution of the GVF equation
4.6.1 Direct–step Method
4.6.2 Standard-Step Method
5. RapidlyVariedFlow-1: Hydraulic Jump
5.1 Definition and Types of Hydraulic Jump
5.2 Basic Characteristics of the Jump
5.3 Hydraulic Jump in a Horizontal Rectangular Channel
5.4 Hydraulic Jumps in Horizontal non-Rectangular Channel
5.5 Hydraulic Jumps as Energy Dissipater
6. Rapidly Varied Flow-2: Flow over Spillway and under gates
6.1 Sharp crested weir
6.2 Broad crested weir
6.3 Ogee-Spillway
6.4 Critical depth Flumes
6.5 Culvert Hydraulics
7. Hydraulics of Mobile Bed Channels
7.1 Initiation of Sediment Flow
7.2 Bed forms
7.3 Sediment Load
7.4 Design of Stable Channels
7.5 Scour
Mode of delivery Lectures, tutorials, self-study (project works), group works, assignments, quizzes
and tests
Attendance 85%
Requirements
Literature/References ▪ Chow, V. T. (1959): Open Channel Hydraulics, McGraw-Hill, New York
▪ Subarmanya, K. (2009): Flow in Open Channels 3rdedition, Tata McGraw Hill
Education Private Limited, New Delhi
▪ Chanson, H. (2004): The Hydraulics of Open Channel Flow: An Introduction, 2nd
edition Elsevier Butterworth - Heinemann Linacre House, Jordan Hill, Oxford
OX28DP200 Wheeler Road, Burlington
▪ Sturm, T.W. (2001): Open Channel Hydraulics, International edition, McGraw-
Hill Higher Education
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Course code CEng-3163
Course Title Engineering Hydrology
Lecturer TBA
ECTS 5
3 1 2 2 8 hrs
Course Objectives Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
▪ Understand basic hydrologic processes such as rainfall, evaporation,
transpiration, infiltration, and runoff
▪ Compute representative Rainfall, Evaporation, transpiration, and Infiltration, of
watershed/any given area/point
▪ Understand measurement of stream flow
▪ Analysis the hydrograph of a stream/a catchment
▪ Perform River and Reservoir Routing
▪ Understand basic ground water concepts
▪ be aware of the availability and limits of Ethiopian's water resources, and the
issues and options in water resources management
Competences to be Analyze hydrologic data, perform the hydrological evaluation of watersheds for
acquired/course level design purposes and perform hydrological design for a variety of civil engineering
competences projects.
Course Description The purpose of this course is to introduce the general principles and methods of
hydrology in engineering fields. It covers the introduction of hydrologic processes,
elements of Hydrological cycle, stream flow analysis, flood hydrograph, flood routing
and flood frequency analysis. Besides surface hydrology, ground water analysis will
be dealt. The course mainly focuses to provide a sound knowledge in the above areas
so that the students will handle hydrological problems in a real world
Course Outline 1. Introduction
1.1 Introduction
1.2 Hydrologic Cycle & its component
1.3 Applications in Engineering
1.4 Water Budget Equation
2. Precipitation
2.1 Causes and Forms of precipitation
2.2 Measurements of Precipitation
2.3 Rainfall Data Process
2.4 Intensity–Duration–Frequency Relationship
3. Evaporation
3.1 Definition and types of evaporation
3.2 Factors affecting evaporation
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3.3 Measurement of evaporation
3.4 Empirical Evaporation Equations
3.5 Evapotranspiration and its Estimation
4. Infiltration
4.1 Infiltration Process
4.2 Factors affecting infiltration
4.3 Measurement of infiltration
4.4 Estimation of infiltration rates
5. Stream flow /Runoff
5.1 Introduction
5.2 Measurement Techniques
5.3 Discharge computation
5.4 Runoff Estimation from Rainfall
6. Hydrograph Analysis
6.1 Concept of Hydrograph
6.2 Unit Hydrograph
6.3 S – Curve hydrograph
7. Flood Routing
7.1 Introduction
7.2 Basic equations
7.3 River/ channel routing (Muskingum Method)
7.4 Reservoir routing (Modified Pull’s Method)
7.5 Reservoir capacity determination
8. Flood – frequency analysis
8.1 Concepts of statistics and probability
8.2 Frequency and probability functions
8.3 Estimation of design floods to spillway and other hydraulic structures
Mode of delivery Lectures, tutorials, self-study (project works), group works, assignments,
quizzes and tests
Attendance 85%
Requirements
Literature/References ▪ Yilma Seleshi (Dr.) [2005], Engineering Hydrology, 1st Edition, AAU
Publication, Addis Ababa
▪ Subramanya, K.[1994], Engineering Hydrology, 2nd Edition, Tata McGraw-Hill
Publishing Co.Ltd, New Delhi
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Module Title Design of Hydraulic Structures & Irrigation
Module Number 17
week
9 6 0 9 24
Module Objectives The main objectives of this module are to equip students with knowledge on analysis
and design hydraulic structures, river hydraulics specifically river bank, protection
works, flood protection works and river diversion works, knowledge on
basics of irrigation engineering specifically type of irrigation, irrigation distribution
networks and irrigation drainage work
Module Competencies ▪ Analyze and design hydraulic structures such as dams, spillways flood control
structures.
▪ Understand the fundamental techniques used in the analysis and design of
hydraulic structures for water resources development projects such as
watershed management schemes
▪ Understand the fundamental theories of river morphology and be able design
and analyze river erosion protection works, flood protection
▪ Understand the relationship between soil, water and plant, optimization of
water for irrigation and the design criteria for irrigation structures.
Module Mode of Lecture, Laboratory and Tutorials
Delivery
Module Learning and Lectures, tutorials, self-study (project works), group works, assignments, laboratory
Teaching Method demonstrations, quizzes and tests
Module Assessment Continuous

Techniques
CEng 3171 Hydraulic Structures I 5
CEng 4172 Hydraulic Structures II 5
CEng 5173 Irrigation Engineering 5
Total ECTS 15
90
Course Title Hydraulic Structures I
Lecturer TBA
ECTS 5
3 2 0 3 8 hrs
Course Objectives The main objectives of this course is to equip students with knowledge on
analysis and design hydraulic structures
Competences to be Analyze and design hydraulic structures such as dams, spillways flood control
acquired/course level structures. Understand the fundamental techniques used in the analysis and design
competences of hydraulic structures for water resources development projects such
as watershed management schemes
Course Description This course is intended to give understanding on the design of hydraulic
structures
1. Dams in general
1.1 General (Hydraulic Structures)
1.2 Selection of type of dam and their classification
1.3 Selection of dam site
2. Gravity dams
2.1 Definition
2.2 Typical classification / Types of Concrete Gravity Dams
2.3 Forces affecting on gravity dam / Loads on gravity dams
2.4 Modes of failure and criteria for structural stability of gravity dams
2.5 Two-dimensional stability analysis / Stability Analysis
2.6 Design consideration and fixing the section of a dam
2.7 Design example of gravity dam
Course Outline 2.8 Construction aspects of gravity dams (diversion, cracking, joints, and
foundation treatment)
3. Arch and Buttress dams
3.1 Definition and type of arch dams
3.2 Forces acting on arch dams / Loads on
3.3 Design considerations
3.4 Design of arch dams
3.5 Definition of types of buttress dams
3.6 Forces acting on buttress dams / Loads on
3.7 Design of buttress dams
4. Earthen and Rock fill dams / Embankment Dams
4.1 Introduction / Definition
4.2 Types of embankment dams
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4.3 Methods of construction
4.4 Causes of failures of earthen dams
4.5 Design criteria for earth dams
4.6 Selecting a suitable preliminary section of an earth dam
4.7 Seepage discharge through I.s.o/non isotropic soils / Seepage analysis
4.8 Stability analysis
4.9 Seepage control
4.10 Design example of earth dam
4.11 Rock fill dam
5. Spillways, energy dissipaters and spillway gates
5.1 Introduction
5.2 Location of a spillway
5.3 Design considerations for the main spillway
5.4 Types of spillways
5.5 Energy dissipation below spillways
5.6 Stilling basins
5.7 Spillway gates
5.8 Design example of a spillway
5.9 Outlet works through dams and river intakes
5.10 Sluice ways or dam outlets
5.11 Hydraulics of outlet works
5.12 Trash racks
Mode of delivery Lecture and tutorial
Attendance 85%
Requirements
References:
▪ Irrigation Engineering and Hydraulic Structures, Santosh Kumar Garg, Latest
Edition,
Literature/References ▪ Irrigation and Water Power Engineering, Pande B. B. Lal 2005,
▪ Hydraulic Structures, P Novak Latest Edition, Design of small Dams, USBR
publications,
▪ Geotechnical Aspects of Embankment Dams, Published in Australia
▪ Reading List: Dam Engineering (Vol I., II., III) Grigger
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Course Title Hydraulic Structures II
Lecturer TBA
ECTS 5
3 2 0 3 8 hrs
The main objectives of this course are to equip students with river hydraulics
Course Objectives specifically river bank, protection works, flood protection works and river diversion
works
Competences to be Understand the fundamental theories of river morphology and be able design and
acquired/course level analyze river erosion protection works, flood protection
competences
This course is intended to give understanding on fundamental theories of river
Course Description morphology design and analysis of river erosion protection works, flood
protection works
1 River Morphology
1.1 Introduction
1.2 The watershed
1.3 Definition of alluvial streams
1.4 Cross-sectional index and meandering index
1.5 Development process of a stream
1.6 Self-adjustment of a cross-section
1.7 Bed & channel forms and alluvial roughness
2 Design of river banks and bed erosion protection works
2.1 Bank protection works
2.2 Bed protection
3 Flood protection methods
Course Outline 3.1 Introduction
3.2 Design discharge
3.3 Stream training works
3.4 Storage ponds
3.5 Flood protection through planning of reservoir capacities
3.6 Non-structural measures
4 River diversion head works
4.1 Introduction
4.2 Purposes of diversion headwork
4.3 Selection of actual site for canal head works
4.4 Components of Diversion Head Works
4.5 Design of diversion weirs and barrages
4.6 Silt exclusion devices
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Semester Year IV, semester I
Attendance 85%
Requirements
▪ Novak, Moffat, Nalluri and Narayanan (2007). Hydraulic Structures, 4th ed.
▪ S.K. Garg, Irrigation and hydraulic structures.
Literature/References ▪ US Army Corps of Engineers (1994). Channel stability assessment for flood
control projects
▪ HEC 11 – Design of riprap revetment
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Course Title Irrigation Engineering
Module CENG-M3171
Lecturer TBA
ECTS 5
3 2 0 3 8
The main objectives of this course are to equip students with knowledge on basics of irrigation
Course Objectives engineering specifically types of irrigation, irrigation distribution networks and
irrigation drainage
Competences to be Understand the relationship between soil, water and plant, optimization of water for irrigation
acquired/course level and the design criteria for irrigation structures.
competences
Course Description This course is intended to give understanding on basic irrigation engineering concepts
1. Introduction
1.1 Irrigation – Definition, Need and Objectives
1.2 Advantages and disadvantages of irrigation
1.3 Irrigation development status in Ethiopia
2. Basics in Irrigation Engineering
2.1 Planning Irrigation systems
2.2 Soil-Plant-Water relation - Overview
2.3 Crop water requirement
2.4 Base, delta and duty
3. Types of Irrigation System
3.1 Surface Irrigation System
Course Outline 3.2 Pressurized Irrigation System
4. Irrigation distribution Network
4.1 Definition
4.2 Types of conveyance structures
4.3 Canal Irrigation System.
4.5 Design of unlined and lined canals
4.6 Economics of canal lining
4.7 Irrigation water control structures
5. Drainage
5.1 Definition, Need and benefit of drainage
5.2 Types of drainage system
5.3 Planning and Design of drainage system
Semester Year V, Semester I
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Attendance 85%
Requirements
▪ Garg, S.K. 2005. Irrigation Engineering and Hydraulic Structures.
▪ Arora, K.R. 2002. Irrigation water, power and Water Resources Engineering.
▪ Chander S. and R. Prasad. 2007. Water Resources System. 2nd ed. Jain Brothers Ltd. New
Literature/References Delhi.
▪ Sundaresan, V., K.S. Ganapathy and K. Ganesan. 2002. Resources Management
Techniques. A.R. Publishers, Tamil Nadu.
▪ Basak, N.N. 2008. Irrigation Engineering. Tata McGraw Hill Ltd. New Delhi.
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Module Title WATER SUPPLY & ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING
Module Number 18
week
11 4 2 11 28
Module Objectives The module is designed to demonstrate the importance of the study and practice of
environmental engineering concepts in civil engineering projects. Basic sources of
pollutants and contaminants of the environment will be discussed. The module will
also discuss technologies to treat the pollution and contamination of the environment
caused by civil engineering projects. The module extends to address sustainability in
civil engineering with regards to energy, environment and ecology. In a nutshell, the
module will give insight into the fate and future of civil engineering in the era of global
warming and environmental degradation. The module also addresses the principles in
water demand analysis, design process
and technologies of water supply systems and building water supply systems
Module Competencies Upon completion of the module, the student can;
▪ identify the sources of environmental pollution and contamination caused by
civil engineering projects.
▪ suggest appropriate technologies to remove environmental wastes with
minimum impact to the society.
▪ incorporate sustainability issues in the design of civil engineering infrastructure
and produce up-to-date systems.
▪ know the principles in water demand analysis; understand the design process
and technologies of water supply system.
Delivery
Module Learning and Lecture, tutorial, laboratory, case studies and presentation
Teaching Method
Module Assessment Exam, presentation and projects
Techniques
CEng 4181 Water Supply and treatment 5
CEng 5182 Waste Water Treatment 5
CEng 5183 Environmental Engineering 5
Total ECTS 15
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Course code CEng4181
Course Title Water Supply and Treatment
Module Title Water Supply and Environmental Engineering
Lecturer TBA
ECTS 5
3 2 2 3 10hrs
Course Objectives The main objective of this course is to equip students with knowledge on
Determination of water supply sources, analysis, design of water conveyance
structures, design of the distribution systems and design of water treatment
structures.
Competences to be • Analyze and design sedimentation tanks, paddles and calculate the head losses
acquired/course level • Understand the fundamental techniques used in the analysis and design of water
competences treatment plants, distribution pipes, reservoir.
Course Description • This course is intended to give understanding on the analysis of water supply and
water treatment.
1. Water Demand and Quantity 6.2 Types of Sedimentation
1.1 General Introduction 6.3 Type I sedimentation
1.2 Water supply system 6.4 Type II Flocculent settling
planning 6.5 Design of sedimentation
1.3 Population forecasting facilities
1.4 Population density 6.6 High rate settling tanks
1.5 Components of water 7. Filtration
demands 7.1 Introduction
1.6 Variations in water 7.2 Mechanisms of filtration
consumption 7.3 Granular filters
1.7 Design periods for water 7.4 Slow sand filters
supply system components 7.5 Rapid sand filters
Course Outline 2. Sources of Water Supply 8. Disinfection
2.1 The water cycle 8.1 Disinfection methods
2.2 Types of water sources 8.2 Chlorination
2.3 Water quality 8.3 Breakpoint chlorination
considerations 9. Advanced Treatment Processes
2.4 Source siting and selection 9.1 Softening
2.5 Storage reservoirs 9.2 De-fluoridation/fluoridation
2.6 Groundwater hydraulics 9.3 Adsorption
2.7 Alternative water supply 9.4 Reverse osmosis and
sources membrane filtration
2.8 Surface water intakes 10. Collection and Distribution of Water
3. Water Characteristics and Sampling 10.1 Water conveyance
3.1 Physical characteristics of systems
water 10.2 Pipes and appurtenances
3.2 Chemical characteristics of 10.3 Distribution systems
water 10.4 Layout of distribution
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3.3 Biological characteristics systems
of water 10.5 Design of distribution
4. Introduction to Water Treatment systems
Processes 10.6 Distribution reservoirs
4.1 Methods of treatment 10.7 Construction and
4.2 Preliminary treatment maintenance of distribution
processes systems
5. Coagulation and Flocculation 11. Water Supply and Sanitary
5.1 Introduction Installation for Building
5.2 Process overview 11.1 Water supply for
5.3 Coagulation Mechanisms buildings
5.4 Rapid mixing 11.2 Wastewater collection
5.5 Flocculation system for buildings
6. Sedimentation
6.1 Introduction
Mode of delivery Lecture, tutorial and laboratory
Mode of assessment Continuous Assessment
Attendance 85%
Requirements
References:
1. M.Hammar, Water supply and Pollution Control
2. E.W.Steel, Water Supply and Sewerage
Literature/References 3. Elements of water supply Engineering by Tesfaye Nigussie
4. Quasim S.R, Motley E.M and Zhu G. Waterworks Engineering
5. Mackenzie L. Davis, Ph.D., P.E., BCEE, water and waste water engineering
6. MWH’s Water Treatment: Principles and Design
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Course Title Wastewater Treatment
Module Title Water Supply & Environmental Engineering
Lecturer TBA
ECTS 5
3 3 3 3 11hrs
Course Objectives ✓ To demonstrate to students the importance of the study and practice of waste
water engineering
✓ To provide students with an understanding of the basic skills on design of waste
water collection system
✓ To provide fundamental scientific concepts and detailed technical understanding
of the technologies required for design of wastewater treatment plants recycling
✓ To introduce various wastewater management strategies that are applicable for
decision-making processes.
Competences to be ▪ At the end of this course, the students are expected to understand technical and
acquired/course level managerial aspects of wastewater.
competences ▪ The student will be able to conduct preliminary design of sewage collection system
and understand the principle involved in the design and selection of appropriate
treatment unit processes.
▪ Moreover, the students are expected to develop a strategy that can change
wastewater into a beneficial use.
Course Description ✓ Collection and transport mechanisms of wastewater, Waste water sources, waste
water treatment technologies & recycling
1. Introduction to Wastewater Treatment
1.1. General about Wastewater Treatment
1.2. Objectives of Wastewater Treatment
2. Characteristics of Wastewater
2.1. Waste water sources and quantity
2.2. Physical, Chemical and Bacteriological Characteristic of Wastewater
2.3. Measurement of Concentration of Contaminants in Wastewater
2.4. Mathematical Model for the BOD Curve
2.5. Wastewater Treatment Standards
2.6. Flow Sheets for Wastewater Treatment Systems
3. Preliminary and Primary Wastewater Treatment Methods
Course Outline 3.1. Preliminary Treatment
3.1.1 Screening
3.1.2 Grit Removal Basins
3.1.3 Flow Equalization
3.1.4 Tanks for Removing Oils and Grease
3.2. Primary Treatment
3.2.1 Sedimentation - Theory
3.2.2 Sedimentation Aided with Coagulation (Type II- flocculent Settling) - Practice
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3.2.3. Sedimentation basin design and other alternatives
4. Secondary /Biological and Tertiary Wastewater Treatment
4.1. Principles of Biological Treatment/WW Microbiology
4.1.1. General
4.1.2. Characteristics of Microorganisms
4.2. Biological Wastewater Treatment
4.3. Types of Biological Process for Wastewater Treatment
4.3.1 Activated Sludge Process
4.2.2 Trickling Filters
4.2.3 Rotating Biological Contactors
4.2.4 Waste Stabilization Pond
4.2.5 Constructed Wetlands
4.4. Tertiary/nutrient removal and polishing Processes
5. Effluent Disposal and Natural Purification
5.1. Dilution in Rivers and Oxygen Sag Curve
5.2. Wastewaters in Lakes and Management of Lake Waters
5.3. Wastewater in Sea Water
5.4. Land & subsurface Disposal
6. Sludge Treatment and Biosolid Management
6.1. Sludge and Its Moisture Content
6.2. Sludge Processing and Disposal Methods
6.3. Dewatering Digested Sludge
6.4. Disposal of Dewatered Sludge
Mode of delivery Lecture, tutorial and laboratory
Mode of assessment Continuous Assessment
Attendance 85%
Requirements
References:
2. M. Hammer, water Supply and pollution control
3. E. W. Steel, Water Supply and Sewerage
Literature/References 4. Metcalf & Eddy, Waste water Engineering Treatment and Reuse
5. Mackenzie & Davis, Water and waste water Engineering
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Course Title Environmental Engineering
Module Water Supply and Environmental Engineering
Lecturer TBA
ECTS 3
Study hours Lecture Tutorial Practice or Laboratory Home Study Total Hour
2 3 3 3 11
Course Objectives ▪ To demonstrate to students the importance of the study and practice of environmental
engineering.
▪ To provide students with an understanding of the basic principles and skills related to
environmental engineering that are expected to be common knowledge for a civil
engineer.
▪ To introduce sampling techniques and analytical methods for determining contaminant
level
▪ To introduce the fundamental principles governing the fate and transport of pollutants
in environment, and
▪ To introduce various treatment technologies used to remediate contaminants or
reduce/eliminate the discharge of pollutants into the environment
Competences to be ▪ Understand different environmental processes and pollution sources.
Acquired/course level ▪ Make preliminary design to minimize and treat wastes
competences
Course Description Environmental components, pollution sources, impact of human on the environment,
material balance, transport and fate of pollution, pollution minimization and treatment
technologies
Course Outline Chapter 1: Introduction to Environmental Engineering
Chapter 2: Environmental Sampling and Analysis
Chapter 3: Environmental Chemistry
Chapter 4: pollutant transport in natural environmental reactors
Chapter 5: Solid and Hazardous waste management
Chapter 6: Noise Pollution and Control
Chapter 7: Environmental Impact Assessment
Pre-requisites All Major courses
Mode of delivery Lecture, Tutorial, Laboratories
Mode of assessment Assignment, Project, Exams
Attendance 85 %
requirement
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Literature ▪ Introduction to Environmental Engineering and Science, Gilbert M. Masters, Prentice-
Hall, 1997
▪ Environmental Engineering, by Howard S. Peavy
▪ Basic Environmental Technology, by Jerry A. Nathanson Introduction to Environmental
Engineering, by Davis and Cornwell Environmental Pollution and Control, By Peirce
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Module Title Transport Engineering
Module Number 19
2 2 1 3 8
Familiarize students with the fundamentals of planning, analyzing, and designing of
basic elements of an integrated surface transportation system. Basic elements of a
Module Objectives surface transportation system. Equip students with the concepts and applications of
geometric design for rural and urban highways. Make students acquainted with the
principles of pavement analysis and design and help them acquire basic knowledge
and practical prospective of highway materials, and construction practice.
▪ Students will be able to identify components of the different transportation modes
and will be able to utilize design characteristics of the driver, pedestrian, vehicle,
and roadway to design.
Module Competencies ▪ Students will be able to understand and apply the different geometric design control
criteria, and be able to evaluate and modify the condition of an existing highway
system.
▪ Students will also demonstrate knowledge of properties of highway materials,
construction practice, and quality control.
Module Learning and Lecture, tutorials, field practical exercise
Teaching Method
Techniques
CEng 2191 Transport Planning and Modeling 5
CEng 3192 Traffic & Road safety Engineering 3
Total ECTS 8
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Course Title Transport Planning and Modeling
Module Transport Engineering
Lecturer TBA
ECTS 5
2 2 1 3 8
• Develop Transport policy for a given state or nation
• Plan and Model (forecast) transport system
• Analyze transport systems
Course Objectives • Evaluation of Transport Project Alternatives
• Exercise with relevance tools and their applications
After completion of this course, students will acquire on:
▪ Understand the basics and meaning of Transport Planning
Competences to be ▪ Be familiar on terms with Transport Policy and Policy Formulation processes
Acquired/course level ▪ Be aware of basics of Transport Planning and its processes
competences ▪ Understand Pre-requisites of Transport Modeling
▪ Forecast Travel Demand by means of the FOUR STEP MODEL
▪ Understand and exercise major software for transport modeling
▪ Understand the tools for Evaluation of Transport Project Alternatives
The course comprises two main parts: transport planning and Transport Modeling The
transport planning part of the course aims to provide the students with broad,
comprehensive and systematic knowledge in the area of transport planning. The area
of transport planning involves broad knowledge including policy formulation and
economic evaluation of alternatives before decision-making. The three main
components under the transport planning part are planning details, available tools, and
Course Description their application. Planning details comprises of planning process, policy elements with
their ways of formulation and economic evaluation of different alternatives. Transport
modeling elements are details of determining the travel demand and ways of
forecasting. The modeling practice involves the basic four-step modeling of transport
system. Moreover, the students will be introduced to transport planning tools and
their applications. The content give emphasis to the application of relevant tools and
methods of conducting transport planning.
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Chapter 1: Introduction to Transport engineering
1.1 Overview
1.2 Historical Background and Future Trends of Transportation
1.3 Modes of Transport
Chapter 2: Transportation Planning
2.1 Transport Planning process
2.2 Basic Elements of Transport Planning Process
2.3 Transport Policy
2.3.1 The transport policy formulation process
2.3.2 Policy Instruments/Measures
Chapter 3: Transportation Modeling
Course Online 3.1 Transportation Modeling
3.1.1. Forecasting travel demand and its approaches
3.1.2. Basic steps in Travel Demand Forecast
3.1.3. Transport System Modeling
3.1.4. The four-step model
3.2 Transport Modeling tools and their application
3.2.1. Transport Planning Software training
Chapter 4: Evaluation of Transport Projects
4.1 Evaluation Tools
4.1.1 Net Present value Method
4.1.2 Benefit Cost Ratio
4.1.3 Internal Rate of Return
Chapter 5: Transport Modeling Software
Pre-requisites None
Semester Year II Semester II
Status of Course Mandatory
Mode of delivery Lectures, Tutorials, Class work and Semester group project
Assessment Method: Continuous Assessment
• Continuous Assessment (tests, projects (software based), Assignments, etc.)
Mode of assessment • Written Final Examination
Attendance A student must attend at least 85 % of the Lecture classes and 100% the software
Requirements practice and tutorial classes.
▪ Transport Planning and Traffic engineering, CA O’Flaherty, 2003
▪ Modeling Transport, Juan de Dios Ortuzar & Luwis G. Willumsen, 2001
▪ Transportation Engineering, An introduction .C.Jotin Khisty, B.kent Lall. Third
Edition,2006
Literature ▪ Transportation Engineering & Planning, C.S. Papacostas. P.D Prevedouros, Third
Edition,2004
▪ Transport Planning and Traffic Safety, Geetam Tiwari and Dinesh Mohan, 2016
▪ Transport Planning, David Banister, 2002
▪ Concepts in Urban Transportation Planning: The Quest for Mobility, Sustainability
and Quality of Life, Mintesnot G. Woldeamanuel, 2016
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Course Title Traffic & Road Safety Engineering
Module Transport Engineering
Lecturer TBA
ECTS 3
2 2 1 3 8
▪ Understand the basic concept of Traffic Engineering
Course Objectives ▪ Determine Capacity and Level of Services for highways
▪ Determine the basic concept of traffic control and design.
▪ Understanding the basic concept of Traffic safety.
▪ Identify and know the basic Traffic Engineering Studies
▪ Understand the Fundamental principles of Traffic flow, including flow- density
relationships & fundamental diagrams of Traffic flow
▪ Analyze the Shock waves in traffic streams
Competences to be ▪ Understand the concept of Queue and able to undergo queue analysis.
Acquired/course level ▪ Understand, define & determine Capacity and Level of Service for highways.
competences ▪ Understand and exercise major software for Traffic and Safety modeling
▪ Understand and design traffic signal control
The course comprises two main parts: traffic engineering and Road Safety.
The concept of traffic engineering starts from identifying the characteristics of road
users and basic studies. The main contents are the fundamental principles and analysis
of traffic engineering. The fundamental principles comprise of the traffic flow theory,
shockwave analysis and introductory queuing theory. The analysis part is composed
of highway capacity analysis with the concept of level of service for different facility
Course Description ranges (two lanes multilane, freeway, signalized intersection
and roundabouts) and traffic control (details of control devices and their analysis).
In Road safety it deals with Accident pattern. Road user, vehicle and environment
interaction. Exposure. Accident reporting and accident database. Vehicle factors,
crashworthiness. Human factors, drink driving. Identification of hazard, problem
diagnosis and remedial treatments. Conflict studies. Accident models. Road safety
education. Vulnerable road users. Public transport accidents. Evaluation techniques.
Economic appraisal. Risk compensation, regression-to-mean, and accident migration.
Traffic noise: noise source, level, prediction, and control measures. Road traffic air
pollution: vehicular emission parameters, pollution standards and measures.
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Chapter 1: Traffic Engineering
1.1 Traffic Surveys
1.1.1 Spot speed studies
1.1.2 Volume studies
1.1.3 Travel time and delay studies
1.1.4 Parking studies
1.2 Traffic Flow Theory
1.2.1 Traffic flow elements
1.2.2 Flow-density relationships
1.2.3 Fundamental diagram of traffic flow
1.2.4 Mathematical relationships describing traffic flow
1.2.5 Shock waves in traffic streams
Chapter 2: Highway Capacity and Level of Service Analysis (Metric unit)
2.1 Concept of Level of Service
Course Online 2.2 Determination of Level of Service
2.2.1 Two-lane Highways
2.2.2 Multilane Highways
2.2.3 Basic Freeway Segments
Chapter 3: Traffic Control
3.1 Traffic Markings and Sign
3.2 Traffic signal controls
Chapter 4: Road Safety Engineering
4.1 Road Safety Basics
4.2 Road side safety
4.3 Traffic Accident
4.4 Solving Traffic Safety Problems
4.5 Traffic Safety Device, Education and Enforcement
5. Traffic & Road Safety Engineering Software
Semester Year III Semester I
Mode of delivery Lectures, Tutorials, Class work and Semester group project
▪ Continuous Assessment (tests, design projects (software based), Assignments,
Mode of assessment quiz’s etc.)
▪ Written Final Examination
▪ Transport Planning and Traffic engineering, CA O’Flaherty, 2003
▪ Transport Planning and Traffic Safety, Geetam Tiwari and Dinesh Mohan, 2016
▪ Traffic and Highway Engineering, 2nd Edition, Nicholas J. Garber and Lester
Hoel, 1997.
▪ Traffic Engineering, 3rd edition, Roger P.Ross, Elena S.Prassas & William
Literature R. McShane, 2004.
▪ Highway Capacity Manual 2000 (Metric Unit)
▪ Traffic Safety and Human Behavior, 2nd Edition, David Shinar, 2016
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Module Title Highway Engineering Design
Module Number 20
4 3 7 6 20
The module includes the detailed specification of roadway geometric design,
pavement analysis and design, and its maintenance, rehabilitation and management
system. The cutting-edge design methods (such as Empirical- Mechanistic) and
Module Objectives software application are the integrated part of the module.
Introduction to road management system and the economic aspect of road
construction are also a part of the module. It also deals with the method of road
construction with respect to labor-based method
The student shall be able to apply the method of design of highways, construction
of bituminous and concrete pavements and maintenance and management systems
Module Competencies of highways and airfields. She/he shall be able to manage the road usage to its
maximum capacity, economically maintain, and rehabilitate roads for
maximum design life.
Teaching Method
Techniques
CEng-3201 Geometric Design of Highways 5
CEng-4202 Pavement Materials, Design and Analysis 5
Total ECTS 10
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Course Title Geometric Design of Highways
Module Title Highway Engineering Design
Lecturer TBA
ECTS 5
2 2 1 3 8
▪ Understand the basic stages of highway planning and development process and
have an understanding on project selection.
▪ Able to identify possible options for the proposed project road and evaluate these
in terms of technical, financial and economic, environmental, social and strategic
terms.
Course Objectives ▪ Able to design the geometric features (horizontal, vertical and cross- section) of the
highway that meet the needs of road users.
▪ To compute the earthwork quantities and able to provide economical movement of
excavated materials.
▪ To design drainage facilities for surface and sub-surface water.
▪ To have understanding on interchanges and intersections.
▪ An understanding of the fundamentals of highway location process.
▪ Ability to design the horizontal and vertical alignments of roads.
Competences to be ▪ Ability to estimate earthwork quantities associated with highway construction and
Acquired/course level the economical/optimal way of moving earthwork quantities.
competences ▪ Ability to design simple highway drainage systems, such as side ditches, and
understanding subsurface drainage systems and design of filter material.
▪ Understand the basics of intersection geometric issues.
The course covers wide scope of highway geometric design components from the
planning and development, economic survey, route selection to final earthwork
quantity. It also discuss the drainage design of highway infrastructures and special
Course Description geometrical elements – intersections and interchanges. The focus of the course is the
geometrical design with software application and quantifying the volumes.
Highway drainage: Importance of highway drainage, design of surface drainage
systems, strategies for subsurface drainage system, design of filter material.
Chapter 1: Highway Planning and 2.1 Highway Alignment Guidelines
Development Process 2.1.1 Principles of Highway Center
1.1 Introduction to Highway line
Planning 2.2 Guidelines for Route location
1.2 Stages of Highway 2.2.1 Reconnaissance survey
Development 2.2.2 Preliminary Location Survey
Chapter 2: Highway Alignment and Route 2.2.3 Final Location Survey
Selection
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Chapter 3: Geometric Design of Highways 5.1 Importance of highway drainage
3.1 Design Controls and Criteria 5.1.1 Runoff Estimation
3.1.1 Functional Classification of Methods
Highways 5.2 Design of surface drainage systems
3.2 Elements of Geometric Design 5.2.1 Urban Drainage Design
3.2.1 Sight distance 5.2.2 Rural Drainage Design
3.3 Horizontal Alignment Design 5.3 Strategies for Subsurface Drainage
3.4 Vertical Alignment Design System
3.5 Combinations of horizontal and 5.3.1 Estimation of Sub-surface
vertical alignment Drainage
3.6 Highway Cross-section Elements 5.3.2 Design of filter material
3.6.1 Lanes and Median and Facilities
3.6.2 Shoulders and Sidewalks Chapter 6: Intersections and Interchanges
3.6.3 Pedestrian crossings and 6.1 Types of intersections and
facilities interchanges
Chapter 4: Earthwork Quantities and Mass 6.2 Geometrical Components
Haul Diagram of Intersections and
4.1 Cross-sectional Elements Interchanges
4.2 Methods of Earthwork 6.3 Geometric design of
Estimation Intersections
4.2.1 Calculation of Areas and Volumes 6.3.1 Roundabouts
4.3 Mass Diagram and 6.3.2 Intersections
Balancing Procedures 6.3.3 Interchanges
Chapter 5: Highway Drainage- surface and 6.3.4 Level Crossings
sub-surface drainage Chapter 7: Geometric design Software
Semester Year III Semester II
Mode of delivery Lectures, tutorials, Design software Practice (In-Roads, MX Roads etc..), class
works, assignments, Quizs etc.
Mode of assessment Continuous Assessment (tests, design projects (software based), Assignments, quiz’s
etc.)
Written Final Examination
• Books (latest editions):
▪ Rogers M. (2016) Highway Engineering, 1st Edition, J. Wiley and Sons
▪ Brocken rough L. Roger and Boedecker J. Kenneth (2009), Highway
Engineering Handbook, 3rd Edition, McGraw-Hill
▪ Garber J. Nicholas and Hoel A. Lester (2010), Traffic and Highway
Engineering, 4th Edition, CEngage Learning
▪ etc
Literature • Design Manuals
▪ Geometric Design Manual (2013), Ethiopia Road Authority
▪ Geometric Design for Highway and Streets – AASHTO (2011)
• Software User Guide for (MX- Road, IN-Roads, etc…)
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Course Number CEng- 4202
Course Title Pavement Materials, Design and Analysis
Module Highway Engineering Design
Lecturer TBA
ECTS 5
2 2 4 4 12
Course Objectives Prepare students with basic knowledge and practical prospective of highway
materials, design approach, construction practice, and quality control.
Competences to be Students can competently design pavement structures of paved and unpaved roads,
Acquired/course level select and mix appropriate materials for road construction and
competences analyze the stress distribution in pavement structures
▪ Overview of pavement structures & types
▪ Stresses in pavement structures
▪ Traffic volume and loading
▪ Subgrade soils, special soil tests for pavement design, soil classification for
highway purposes
▪ Unbound pavement materials: sources and properties of aggregates, aggregates
for surfacing, base and sub-base courses, materials for gravel surfacing, and
capping layers
▪ Stabilized pavement materials
▪ Bituminous materials: sources and properties of binders; types of asphalt
mixtures
Course Description ▪ Marshall Method of mix design, and surface treatments
▪ Structural design of flexible pavements: AASHTO method of flexible pavement
design
▪ Design of flexible pavement structures using ERA and AACRA design
procedures, Design of gravel-surfaced road
1. Introduction
1.1 General
Course content 1.2 Overview of Pavement Structures
1.3 Basic Design Data
2. Stresses in Pavements
2.1 Stresses in Flexible Pavements
2.2 Stresses in Rigid Pavements
2.3 Kenpave Software
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3. Traffic Loading
3.1 Fixed Traffic Procedure
3.2 Fixed Vehicle Procedure
3.3 Traffic Volumes and Axle Loads
4. Sub-grade soils
4.1. Overview of Soil Survey and Site Investigation
4.2. Essential Laboratory Tests
4.3. Soil Classifications for Highway use
5. Pavement Materials
5.1 Unbound Pavement Materials
5.2 Stabilized Pavement Materials
5.3 Bituminous Pavement Materials
6. Structural Design of Flexible Pavements
6.1 Design of gravel roads
6.2 Design of asphalt pavements
6.3 Design of Rigid Pavement
6.4 Design of Airfields
7. Mechanistic-Empirical Pavement Design Method
7.1 Introduction
7.2 The Philosophy
7.3 Design Inputs
Pre-requisites CEng-3201
Mode of delivery Lecturing, Laboratory demonstration, Semester project, group and Individual
assignment, Site Visit
Continuous assessment (Tests, Lab Report, Assignments…) 50%
Mode of assessment Final Exam 50%
Attendance A student must attend at least 85 % of the classes and 100% of lab sessions
Requirements
▪ Pavement Analysis and Design by Y. H. Huang (Text)
▪ ERA 2013 Manual (Flexible pavement Design, Rigid Pavement Design & Low
Volume )
▪ Principles of Pavement Design by E. J. Yoder and M. W. Witczak
▪ Design and Performance of Road Pavements by D. Croney and P. Croney
Literature ▪ Highway Engineering by P. Wright
▪ Traffic and Highway Engineering by N. J. Garber and L. A. Hoel
▪ Highway and Traffic Engineering in Developing countries; Ed. Bent Thagesen
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Module Title CONTRACT MANAGEMENT

Module Number 23
11 4 2 11 28
▪ The student will get familiarity with various construction methods for building
excavations, bridges, streets, etc. and organize project works in to tasks in order
to schedule construction equipment and arrange the sequence of construction
operations at the planning stage.
Module Objectives ▪ Moreover, the gets acquainted with official contracting terms for the award of
construction performance contracts. Calculation of performance indicators and
establishing critical path network. The student will be able to describe the
framework of typical company forms and cooperative ventures.
Module Competencies Comprehend basic gridlines, contract, formulation, administration, and planning
management techniques
Module Learning and Teaching Lectures, tutorials, Project work and Presentation
Method
CEng 4231 Contract, specification & Quantity Survey 3
CEng 4232 Engineering Economics 3
CEng 5233 Construction Equipment 5
CEng 5234 Construction Management 5
Total ECTS 16
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Course Title Contract, Specification and Quantity Surveying
Lecturer TBA
ECTS 5
2 3 0 3 8
At the end of the course, the student will be able to:
▪ Understand different types of specification, know how to assure and control
quality of construction materials and construction products,
▪ Prepare specifications and BoQ for construction projects,
▪ Work out quantity and types of material, manpower, and equipment needed for
construction projects,
▪ Determine rates for construction activities using detailed cost estimation,
▪ Advices take holders on preliminary and final costs of projects,
Course Objectives ▪ Prepare payment certificates and final accounts of projects,
▪ Acquire knowledge on how to valuate projects,
▪ Acquire Sound Knowledge of Contract Documents and their conditions,
▪ Acquire sound knowledge on the different types of Delivery, Procurement and
Contract Methods,
▪ Create / Formulate and Manage Tender and Contract Documents for Construction
Projects,
▪ Understand processes involved in Procurement and Contract Management,
▪ Know how to administer Alterations, Claims and Disputes
▪ Acquire computer skill that is used to calculate detail cost of a project and
▪ Oversee appropriate procurement and contract method for the development
▪ An ability to understand and prepare different types of specifications as well as
capacity to assure and control quality of construction materials and construction
products,
▪ An ability to carry out quantity surveying and to prepare BoQ for different type of
construction projects.
Competences to be ▪ A capacity to determine quantity and types of material, manpower, and Equipment
Acquired/course level needed for construction projects,
competences ▪ A capacity to fix unit rate for different types of construction activities.
▪ An ability to Prepare payment certificates and final accounts of projects,
▪ A capacity to valuate different types of construction projects,
▪ A capacity to formulate and manage Tender and Contract Documents for
Construction Projects
▪ A capacity to estimate a project cost using software and
▪ A capacity to administer Alterations, Claims and Disputes in construction projects.
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▪ Specifications: Types of specifications, Specification writing,
▪ Quantity surveying: material take off preparation and writing of bill of quantities.
Course Description ▪ Project cost estimation and valuation; unit rate analysis and value of work.
▪ Procurement and Contract: The law of contract as applied to civil engineering
constructions; Types of Civil Engineering construction contracts; Contract
documents; Conditions of contract; Administration of contract, settlement of claims,
Bidding theory, Preparation of Tender Documents.
1. SPECIFICATIONS
1.1. Definition
1.2. Purpose of Specification
1.3. Types of Specification
1.3 Specification Writing
1.4 Standard Specification for Building and Road Construction
2. QUANTITY SURVEYING
2.1. Introduction
2.2. Methods of Measurement
2.3. Quantity Surveying
2.4. Materials Take Off Preparation and Measuring of Quantities
2.5. Quantity Take Off: Building and Road Projects
2.6. Writing Bill of Quantities and Preparation of Tenders
3. PROJECT COST ESTIMATION AND VALUATION
3.1. General Introduction
3.2. Information Required for Cost Estimation
3.3. Types of Costing or Estimation
3.4. Fundamental Approach to Construction Cost Estimation
3.5. Basic Cost Components of a Construction Project
3.6. Unit Rate Analysis
3.7. Factors Affecting Value of an Asset
3.8. Types and method of Valuation
Course Online 4. CONSTRUCTION PROCUREMENT
4.1. Stages in Construction
4.2. Introduction to procurement
4.3. Types of Procurement
4.4. Procurement and Contract Management
4.5. Procurement and Contract Delivery System
4.6. Procurement Management
5. CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT
5.1. Principles of Contract
▪ General Background
▪ Legal Definition of Contract
▪ Elements of Contract
▪ Why use contracts in construction
5.2. Types of Construction Contract
5.3. Contract Documents
5.4. Contract Administration
5.5. Claim and Dispute Management
Pre-requisites None
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Semester Year IV semester I

Requirements
▪ Construction Contracts: Law and Management, John Murdoch and Will Hughes, 3
Edition, Spon Press, 2000.
▪ Construction Contracting, Clough, R.H.,4 Edition, John Willey and Sons, 1996.
th
▪ FIDIC Conditions of Contract for Works in Civil Engineering Construction, 4 Edition,
1992, reprint with amendments.
▪ Standard Condition of Contract for Construction of Civil Work Projects, MOWUD,
1995.
▪ Dispute Resolution in Construction Management, Ian Eilenberg,1 Edition, UNSW
Press Book, 2003.
▪ Estimating and Tendering for Construction Work, Martin Book, 3Ed, Civil
Literature
Engineering, Estimating and Costing (Including Quantity Surveying Valuation and
Contracting V.N. Vazirani & S.P Chandola, 4thEdition, Khana Publisher.
▪ Quantity Surveyor’s Pocket Book, Duncan Cartlidge, 1 Edition, Elsevier ltd, 2009.
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Course Title Engineering Economics
Lecturer TBA
ECTS 4
2 2 0 3 7
• Understand the basic concepts of engineering economics.
• Understand the time value of money.
Course Objectives • Understand the concepts behind benefit-cost analyses.
• Understand the concept of depreciation.
• Understand the basics of construction project financial management
• Calculate present, future worth and rates of return on investment.
Competences to be • Carry out economic evaluation and choose among investment alternatives.
Acquired/course level • Develop and understand benefit-cost analyses.
competences • Study depreciation of different machinery and infrastructure assets.
• Prepare project financial requirements and cash flow diagram.
• Prepare and interpret simple economic feasibility study
Investment; time value of money: Interest, present worth; annual worth; rate of return;
future worth. Costing: Cost centers; labor cost; investment/owning cost; operating cost;
Course Description equipment cost. Economic analysis: payback period: Benefit/cost analysis; Sensitivity
analysis; feasibility study; case study: economic analysis civil projects: economic analysis
of multi-purpose projects, project appraisal. Project cash flow analysis. Depreciation
accounting.
1. BASIC CONCEPTS OF ENGINEERING ECONOMICS
1.1. Introduction
1.2. Engineering economics decisions
1.3. nderstanding financial statements
2. COST OF MONEY
2.1. Interest
2.2. Time value of money
2.3. Economic equivalence
Course Online 3. ECONOMIC EVALUATION
3.1. Present worth and Future analysis
3.2. Payback periods
3.3. Internal rate of return
3.4. Benefit cost analysis
4. DEPRECIATION AND REPLACEMENT ANALYSIS
5. INTRODUCTION TO FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT
6. OVERVIEW OF PROJECT ECONOMIC FEASIBILITY STUDY
Pre-requisites None
Semester Year IV, Semester II
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Mode of assessment Continuous Assessment60%
Requirements
▪ Ted G. Eschenbach, Engineering Economy: Applying Theory to Practice, Oxford
University Press, 2011.
▪ E. Paul DeGarmo, William G. Sullivan, James A. Bontadelli, Elin M. Wicks,
Engineering Economy, Perntice Hal, 1997.
Literature ▪ Donald G. Newnan, Ted G. Eschenbach, Jerome P. Lavelle, Engineering Economic
Analysis, Oxford University Press, 2009.
▪ James L. Riggs, David D. Bedworth, Sabah U. Rundhawa, Engineering Economics,
McGrawhill Education, 1996.
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Course Title Construction Equipment
Lecturer TBA
ECTS 5
StudyHours Lecture Tutorial Practice or Laboratory Home study Total Hour
2 3 0 3 8
▪ Apply engineering Fundamentals and analyses to the planning,
▪ Selection and utilization of construction equipment.
Course Objectives ▪ Understand how construction equipment should be selected and used to
produce the intended quality in the most cost-effective manner.
▪ Determine the hourly rental rate of equipment.
▪ Understand the Types, basic Components, Application, Operation and Productivity
of different equipment and Plants.
Competences to be Students will develop the following skills:
Acquired/course level ▪ A capacity to reduce down-time, achieve optimum equipment utilization and
competences increase production at minimum cost,
▪ An ability to understand the Types, basic Components, Application, Operation and
Productivity of different equipment and Plants.
Course Description ▪ Construction equipment: types, uses, components, operation, productivity and
market aspect.
▪ Construction Plants; types, uses, components, operation, productivity
and market aspects.
1. CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENTS
1.1. General Introduction
1.2. Classification of Equipment
1.3. Earth Work
1.1.1 Crane Shovel Family
1.1.2 Heavy Earth Moving Equipment
1.1.3 Grading Equipment
Course Online 1.1.4 Compaction Equipment
1.1.5 Hauling Equipment
1.4. Hoisting Equipment
1.4.1 Lifting and Lowering Devices
1.4.2 Cranes
1.5. Concreting Equipment
1.6. Asphalt Laying Equipment
1.7. Pumping and Dewatering Equipment
1.8. Drilling and Blasting Equipment

1.9. Tunneling Equipment
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1.10. Pile Drilling and Driving Equipment
1.11. Formwork and Scaffolding
2. PRODUCTION OF CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENTS
2.1 Determination of Production of Construction Equipment
2.2 Production of Shovel Family and Excavator
2.3 Production of heavy earth moving and grading equipment
3. CONSTRUCTION PLANTS
.4 Aggregate Crushing Plant
.5 Concrete Batching Plant
.6 Asphalt Mixing Plant
4. ENVIRONMENTAL ASPECTS OF CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENTS
4.1 Estimation of Construction Equipment Emission
4.2 Construction Equipment Related Waste Management
Pre-requisites None
Continuous assessment 60%
Requirements
▪ Construction Planning, Equipment and Methods, Peurifoy, RobertL, 6thedition.

McGraw Hill Publishers, 2002.
▪ Construction Equipment and its Management, S.C. Sharma, 4 edition. KHANA
Publishers, 2002.
▪ Construction Equipment Management for Engineers, Estimators and Owners, Douglas
D. Gransberg, Calin M. Popescu, Taylor Francis Group, 2006.
▪ Management of Off-Highway Plant and Equipment, D.J.
Literature st
Edwards, F.C. Harris and R. McCaffer,1 edition. Spon Press 2003.
▪ Moving the Earth, HerbertL. Nicholas, David A.Day, 5thedition
▪ KomatsuSpecificationandApplicationHandBook,29 edition, 2008.
▪ Caterpillar Performance Hand Book
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Course Title Construction project management
Lecturer TBA
ECTS 5
2 3 0 3 8
• Underst and functions of management, roles of managers and levels of management in
construction,
• Understand the nature of construction industry, the characteristic features which
distinguish the Ethiopian construction industry, its challenges and prospects,
• Fully understand project management knowledge areas such as integration, scope, time,
Course Objectives cost, quality, human resource, communication, risk and procurement management,
• Understand the different types of construction project scheduling techniques,
• Understand the different methods of project appraisal and economic comparisons,
• Understand the role of insurance in the construction industry and
• Understand safety and health provisions in construction activities.
Students will have developed the following skills:
▪ An ability to understand functions of management, roles of managers and levels of
management in construction,
▪ An ability to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the overall construction
management process.
Competences to be ▪ An ability to understand project management knowledge areas (integration, scope,
Acquired/course level time, cost, quality, human resource, communication, risk and procurement
competences management),
▪ An ability to prepare Term of Reference for construction projects,
▪ A capacity to formulate and manage Tender and Contract Documents for construction
projects,
▪ An ability to prepare construction project schedules using different techniques,
▪ An ability to understand the role of insurance in the construction industry and safety and
health provisions in the construction industry.
This module is intended to cover:
Construction in the national economy; Parties in construction industry; Construction and
Course Description consulting organizations; Design and construction procedure of public projects; Preparation
of TOR; Body of Knowledge of Management: project management knowledge area as such
as integration, scope, time, cost, quality, human resource,
communication, risk and procurement management Project management and planning
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techniques; Financial project appraisal and cash-flow analysis; Personnel management Site
organizations; Insurance in construction industry Individual/Group term paper
preparation and presentation.
1. INTRODUCTION TO MANAGEMENT: AN OVERVIEW
1.1. Management Development
1.2. Functions of Management
1.3. Roles of Managers
1.4. Levels of Management
2. THE CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY
2.1. Nature of the industry
2.2. Its role in national economy
2.3. Parties in construction industry
2.4. Resources for the construction industry
3. CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT
3.1. Objectives and functions
3.2. Construction management process and practices
3.3. Project management knowledge areas
Course Online 3.4. Resource management: Human resource management
4. COST MANAGEMENT
4.1. Cost planning
4.2. Introduction to Cost Estimation
4.3. Cost control
5. ORGANIZATION MANAGEMENT
5.1. Organization theory
5.2. Strategic management
5.3. Organization structure
5.4. Types of construction firms
5.5. Project and site organizations
6. CONSTRUCTION PROJECT SCHEDULING TECHNIQUES
6.1. Bar chart (Gantt chart method)
6.2. Network scheduling– Critical Path Method (CPM)
6.3. Program Evaluation & Review Technique (PERT)
6.4. Resource scheduling and allocation
6.5. Project planning control using appropriate software
7. INSURANCE IN CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY
8. SAFETY AND HEALTH PROVISIONS IN CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITIES
Pre-requisites CEng 4231, CEng 4232
Semester Year V, Semester II
Mode of delivery Lecture, tutorials
Continuous Assessment 60%
Requirements
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▪ Abebe Dinku, Construction Management and Finance, Addis Ababa University Press,
Addis Ababa, 2003.
▪ Baldwin, A. and Bordoli, D. A handbook to construction planning and scheduling, John
Literature Wiley and Sons, 2014.
▪ A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK Guide) Fourth
edition, Pennsylvania, USA: Project Management Institute, Inc., 2008.
▪ KK Chitkara, 2000 Construction Project Management, Planning, Scheduling and
Controlling, 2000.
▪ Keith Lockyer and James Gordon, Sixth Edition, Project Management and Project
Network techniques, 1996.
▪ Microsoft Project, 2010.
▪ Peurifoy, Ledbetter, Construction Planning, equipment and methods, Mc Gram hill,
2000etc
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Module Title INDUSTRY PRACTICE
Module Number 24
week
30 30
Module Objectives The objectives of the internship is expansion of knowledge and acquaintance with industry
in the field of civil engineering, consolidation and deepening of existing knowledge in
civil engineering design and construction, involvement in planning, steering and
management of design & construction processes and acquiring hands-on training in
practical skills typical for civil engineering
The objective of the module is to equip students with the necessary business, social, and
interpersonal skills to operate effectively in organizational Environments in their
future career.
Module Competencies After completion of the module, the student can

▪ apply existing knowledge in civil engineering design and construction,
▪ competently involve in planning, managing, steering, and construction of projects.
▪ demonstrate understanding of market identification and assessment techniques, new
business idea development, fundamentals of finance & marketing, intellectual
property protection, soliciting funding, and successful business partnership.

Delivery
Module Learning and Lecture, tutorial, case studies and presentation
Teaching Method
Module Assessment Exam, presentation and design and planning projects
Techniques
CEng 4241 Internship 25
Total ECTS 25
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Module Title RESEARCH/PROJECT
Module Number 25
week
2 - 15 11 28
Module Objectives In this module, students will perform a comprehensive design project using their knowledge
acquired from pervious modules with a team approach requiring interaction with
practitioners, development of a team project report and a formal presentation. In the Integrated
Civil Engineering Design project students will perform an integrated project and be familiar with
the respective important engineering tools, approaches, methods and/or ways. In The technical
report writing and research methods for engineers’ module will enable students to identify
problems and give solution in scientific procedure by producing technical report. The Final
Year Project (Bachelor’s Thesis) is the culmination of the program and the student will
experience research methodologies and independent
application of civil engineering design and theories to solve day-to-day problems of the
society.
Module Competencies ▪ Students will be able to undertake individual responsibility on a comprehensive civil
engineering project and take a design project that includes various fields of civil
engineering and develop a project design, be able to demonstrate ability to investigate
and determine required information, collect required data, analyze data and evaluate what
needs to, and be able to develop a project design as a team and report on the design and
be familiar with the respective important engineering tools, approaches, methods and/or
ways.
Delivery
Module Learning and Lecture, tutorial, case studies and project advising
Teaching Method
Module Assessment Exam, presentations, report and defense.
Techniques
CEng 4251 Technical Report Writing &Research Methods for Engineers 2
CEng 5252 Integrated Civil Engineering Design 3
CEng 5253 BSC. thesis 12
Total ECTS 17
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Course Title Technical Report Writing and Research Methodologies for Engineers
Lecturer TBA
ECTS 3
2 - - 3 5
The objective of the course is to equip students with effective report writing skills and
Course Objectives research methodologies. Students shall develop solid technical report and paper/thesis
writing skills, analysis and data interpretation techniques, and research methodologies.
Competences to be Students shall develop good technical report and paper/thesis writing skills, analysis and data
Acquired/course level interpretation techniques, and research methodologies.
competences
• Report overview: features, functions, and classification of reports.
• Communication: definition, processes, barriers, and communication channels.
• Distinguishing features of a technical report.
Course Description • A technical report: rational of a research report.
• Guidelines on identification of semester project.
• The search process: data sources, data collection, text organization, the write-up.
• Preparation of bibliography.
Course Online
Pre-requisites FLEn 1012
Semester Year5, Semester I
Mode of delivery Lectures, Essays
Mode of assessment Continuous Assessment60%
Requirements
▪ Alley, M. (1999),The Craft of Editing: A Guide for Managers, Scientists, and Engineers,
1st edition, Springer
Literature ▪ Ranjit Kumar, (1999), Research Methodology: A Step-by-Step Guide for Beginners
,Sage Publications Ltd .
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Course Title Integrated Civil Engineering Design
Module CENG-M4251
Lecturer TBA
ECTS 3
Study Hours 10 18 28
Students will perform an integrated project and be familiar with the
Course Objectives respective important engineering tools, approaches, methods and/or ways.
Students will be able to conduct original report of a study, design, or
investigation which demonstrates the ability of the student to undertake
Competences to be individual responsibility on a comprehensive civil engineering project and be
acquired/course level familiar with the respective important engineering tools, approaches,
competences method and/or ways.
Students will perform a comprehensive design project using a team approach
requiring interaction with practitioner’s development of a team project report
and a formal presentation to practitioners and be familiar with the respective
Course Description important engineering tools, approaches, methods and/or
ways.
Section -1
Introduction to important engineering tool (software), approaches, methods
or ways
Course Outline Section-2
Conducting an integrated Project ( a project having components from various
disciplines that work along with (with in) civil engineering) based on the
introduced tool
Pre-requisites All Prior Core courses
Co-requisites none
Semester Year V semester I
Mode of delivery Tutorial and Project
Mode of assessment Continuous Assessment 100%
Attendance Requirements A student must attend at least 85% of the tutorial
Literature/References To be set by the integrated civil engineering design coordinator (Advisors).
The management of time and resources for part 1 and part 2 indicated in the
course description shall be given the highest remark for the better delivery
Remark of the course
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Elective Modules List
School of Civil& Environmental Engineering

Module Title ADVANCED STRUCTURAL ENGINEERING THEORIES
Module Category Elective
Module Number 26
2 3 - 3 8
The module aims to introduce students to Fundamental principles of matrix
Module Objectives methods of structural analysis for indeterminate structures. The method consists
of Flexibility method and Stiffness method.
- To analysis indeterminate structures by applying a variety of techniques.
Module Competencies (flexibility and stiffness matrix methods)
- To evaluate the external reactions, the deformed shape and internal
stresses for indeterminate structures
Module Learning and

Lectures, tutorials, Project work and Presentation
Teaching Method
Module Assessment Continuous Assessment (Quizzes, assignments), Term Projects, Presentations
Techniques and Final Exam
Total ECTS 5 Credit Point
CEng 5261 Theory of Structures II 5
Total ECTS 5
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Course Title Theory of Structures II
Module Advanced Structural Engineering Theories

Lecturer TBA
ECTS 5
Study Hours
2 3 0 3 8
• Classify structures with respect to static and kinematic methods
• Perform indeterminate structural analysis using the matrix flexibility methods
Course Objectives
• Perform indeterminate structural analysis using the matrix stiffness methods
• Use the Direct Stiffness Method to analyze indeterminate structures
• Employ the techniques to overcome special problem types
Competences to be - To analysis indeterminate structures by applying a variety of techniques.
acquired/course level (flexibility and stiffness matrix methods)
competences - To evaluate the external reactions, the deformed shape and internal stresses for
indeterminate structures
The course covers the following: Fundamental principles of matrix methods of structural
analysis. Energy concepts. Flexibility method: Basic concepts, flexibility of prismatic
members, system flexibility, solution procedure. Stiffness method: Basic concepts,
Course Description
stiffness of prismatic members, axis transformation and system stiffness, direct stiffness
method. Non prismatic members. Curved members. Elastic supports. Oblique supports.
Discontinuities in members. Offset connection.
Chapter 1: Fundamental Principles of Structural Analysis
1.1. Introduction
1.2. Deformations in framed structures
1.3. Equilibrium and Compatibility
1.4. Structural Analysis Methods
1.5. Action and Displacement Equations
1.6. Flexibility and Stiffness Matrices
Chapter 2: The Flexibility Method
Course Outline 2.1. Basic Concepts
2.2. Flexibility of Prismatic Members
2.3. Action Transformation and System Flexibility Equation
2.4. Joint displacements, Member end actions and support reactions
2.5. Basic and Formalized methods and solution Procedures
Chapter 3: The Stiffness Method
3.1. Basic Concepts
3.2. Stiffness of Prismatic Members
3.3. Axis Transformation and Master Stiffness Equation
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3.4. Formalized Solution Procedures
3.5. Direct Stiffness Method & Solution Procedure
Chapter 4: Additional Topics for the Stiffness Method
4.1. Introduction
4.2. Curved Members, Non-Prismatic Members
4.3. Oblique Supports, Elastic Supports
4.4. Discontinuities in Members
Chapter 5: Computer Aided Analysis of Structures
Semester xxxx
Status of Course Elective
Attendance
Requirements
1. A. Kassimali, Structural Analysis, 4thedition. Christopher M. Shortt, 2011
2. Kenneth M. Leet, Chia-Ming Uang andAnne M. Gilbert, Fundamentals of
Structural Analysis, 5th edition.McGraw-Hill Education, 2018
Literature 3. R.C. Hibbeler, Structural Analysis, 8thEdition. Prentice Hall, Pearson Education,
Inc.2012
4. William Weaver and James M. Gere, Matrix Analysis of Framed Structures, 3rd
edition. Library of congress,1990
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Module Title ADVANCED CONCRETE STRUCTURES
Module Number 27
Lecture Tutorial Practice or Laboratory Home Study Total
Total Study hours per week Hour
2 3 - 3 8
The module is designed to introduce students in analysis of special structures such
as curved beam, oblique support, non-prismatic members, and irregular frames shell
structures. Estimation of lateral loads using Ethiopian Building Codes, and using
Module Objectives advanced analysis methods for lateral load distribution in high- rise buildings and
plan and design lateral load resisting systems. Use advanced analysis methods such
as strip method of slab design for irregular shaped slabs and using plastic analysis
for framed structures. Apply the principle of reinforced
concrete design to shell structures, shear walls, water tankers, Bunkers and silos.
After completion of this module, the students shall be able to analyze special
structures such as curved beam, non-prismatic members, high-rise buildings and
Module Competencies oblique supports. She/he can determine lateral loads on high-rise buildings and
device lateral load resisting system and distribute lateral loads. She/he can design
and detail special reinforced concrete structures such as shell, bunkers, Silos, and
Water tankers
Method
CEng 5271 Reinforced Concrete Structures III 5
Total ECTS 5
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Course Title Reinforced Concrete Structures III
Module Advanced Concrete Structures
Lecturer TBA
ECTS 5
2 3 - 3 8
At the end of the course, the student will:
• Be able to carry out structural design of curved beams, haunched beams, deep
beams, and corbels in the ultimate limit state and verify the satisfaction of
serviceability limit state requirements,
• Be able to carry out the structural design of structural walls for flexure and shear
in the ultimate limit state and verify the satisfaction of serviceability limit state
Course Objectives requirements,
• Be able to understand the basic concept in pre-stressed concrete design which
includes method of pre-stressing, materials and permissible stresses, loss of pre-
stress and bending stress analysis of simple and composite sections,
• Be able to carry out the structural design of water retaining structures and verify
the satisfaction of serviceability limit state requirements
• Be introduced to structural design of bunkers and silos.
• An ability to carry out the structural design of curved beams, haunched beams, deep
beams, and corbels in the ultimate limit state and verify the satisfaction of serviceability
Competences to be limit state requirements,
acquired/course level • An ability to carry out structural design of structural walls for shear and flexure in the
competences ultimate limit state and verify the satisfaction of serviceability limit state requirements,
• Understand the basics in the analysis and design of pre-stressed concrete beams
• Understand the basics in the analysis and design of water retaining structures, bunkers
and Silos.
The course covers the following: Design of curved beam, haunched beam, deep beam and
Course Description corbels, Shear wall design and detailing, Introduction to pre-stressed concrete design
and Design of water retaining structures, bunkers and silos.
1. Deep Beams and Corbels
1.1. Strut and Tie model
1.2. Behavior of deep beams and corbels
Course Outline 1.3. Design of deep beams
1.4. Design of corbels
2. Curved Beams and Hunched Beams
2.1. Introduction
2.2. Design of curved beams
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2.3. Design of haunched beams
3. Design of Concrete walls
3.1. Introduction
3.2. Design of plain concrete walls
3.3. Design of reinforced concrete walls
3.4. Detailing of reinforced concrete wall
4. Introduction to Pre-stressed concrete design
4.1. Introduction
4.2. Methods of pre-stressing
4.3. Materials and Permissible Stresses
4.4. Analysis and design of pre-stressed concrete
5. Water retaining Structures
5.1. Introduction
5.2. Joints in water tanks
5.3. Circular and Rectangular tanks
6. Bunkers and Silos
6.1. Introduction
6.2. Bunkers
6.3. Silos
Semester Year V
Mode of delivery Lectures, assignment and project
Requirements
▪ James G MacGregor and James K Wight Reinforced Concrete: Mechanics and Design.
▪ Design of Concrete Structures, by Arthur H. Nilson, David Darwin and Charles W.
Dolan.
▪ Edward Nawy, Reinforced Concrete: A fundamental Approach
▪ W.H. Mosley, Ray Hulse, and J.H Bungey, Reinforced Concrete Design: to Eurocode
Literature 2
▪ ES EN 1990:2015 Basis of structural design, Ministry of Urban Development &
▪ ES EN 1991:2015: Actions on structures, Ministry of Urban Development &
▪ ES EN 1992:2015: Design of concrete structures, Ministry of Urban Development &
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Module Title Hydropower Engineering
Module Number 29
2 3 - 3 8
as strip method of slab design for irregular shaped slabs
and using plastic analysis for framed structures. Apply the principle of reinforced
Water tankers
Method
CEng 5291 Hydropower Development 5
Total ECTS 5
135
Module Title Advanced Geotechnical Engineering Design
Module Number 30
week
3 3 - 2 8
Module Objectives In practice, civil engineers are required to design and propose foundations for a variety
of infrastructure. The purpose of this module is to provide the students with a solid
knowledge and understanding of the principles governing the design and analysis of
foundation systems for structures and to provide them with an opportunity to apply the
design procedures learned in class to a "real life" foundation design project.
Module Competencies Students will be able to;
▪ understand and formulate a foundation design problem,
▪ compute the design bearing capacity of shallow and deep foundations,
▪ compute the settlement of shallow and deep foundations,
▪ analyze the forces on and stability of retaining walls, and
▪ Develop the pressure and force diagrams needed to produce shear and
moment diagrams for foundation design.
Module Mode of Semester based
Delivery
Module Learning and Lectures, tutorials, assignments, class works, mini projects and field visits
Teaching Method
Module Assessment Continuous assessment (quizzes, tests, class works, assignments, laboratory and field
Techniques work and presentations) and final exam
CEng 5301 Geotechnical Engineering Design – III (Geotechnical Practice in 5
Tropical Soils)
Total ECTS 5
136
Course Code CEng 5301
Course Name Geotechnical Engineering Design – III
(Geotechnical Practice in Tropical Soils)
Module Advanced Geotechnical Engineering
Lecturer TBA
ECTS Credits 5
Study Hours 2 3 - 3 8
Objectives The objective of this course is to
• Highlight the need in questioning the assumption that classical soil mechanics is
sufficient/adequate to address practical geotechnical problems such as in
evaluating the heave of foundations on swelling or expansive soils.
• Introduce students to advances in technology that has improved our ability to
measure, characterize, and predict the properties, behavior, and performance of
unsaturated soils.
• Bring to attention the ever-increasing costs associated with construction that
make the continued reliance on conservatism less economically appealing.
• introduce geotechnical engineering as dealing with true three-phase soils while
treating saturated soil as a special case, rather than the other way around,
• revise aspect of the classical mechanics in the unsaturated/expansive/collapsible
soil framework
• introduce soil stabilization technics
Competencies (Learning Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to
Outcome) ▪ clearly describe the features of the tropical belt
▪ describe the peculiar features and state of the tropical soils including
unsaturation, expansive nature etc
▪ describe the basic aspects of unsaturated soil mechanics and its engineering
practical applications (modified lateral earth pressure theories, bearing
capacity, slope stability analysis)
▪ perform, understand & interpret the behavior of expansive soils and be able
to design foundations on expansive soils and take remedial measures.
Course Description / Chapter 1: Introduction to the Tropics and Tropical Soils
Course Contents
Chapter 2: Introduction to Mechanics of Unsaturated Soils
2.1 Conduction Phenomena in Unsaturated Media
(Modified flow theories, soil-water characteristics curve, hydraulic conductivity
models, hysteresis)
2.2. State of Stress in Unsaturated Soils
(Pore pressure parameters, effective stress etc
2.3 Macroscopic Physical Behavior of Unsaturated Soil Mass (Shear strength,
volume change etc)
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Chapter 3: Geotechnical Design in Unsaturated Phenomena
3.1 Ground Investigation
3.2 Foundation Design
3.3 Retaining Structures Design
Chapter 4: Design of Foundations in Expansive Soils
4.1 Shallow Foundations (Isolated)
4.2 Deep Foundations (Piles)
Chapter 5: Stabilization Techniques of Problematic Soils
Pre-requisite CEng 4152
Semester Year V
Status of the Course Compulsory
Learning methods and Lecture, laboratory and field tests, field excursion, invited speakers
activities
Assessment techniques Continuous assessment (quizzes, tests, class works, assignments, and field
works and presentations) and final exam
Attendance Minimum of 85% attendance
requirements
Literature ▪ D. G. Fredlund, H. R. (2012). Unsaturated Soil Mechanics in Engineering
Practice. Hoboken, USA, New Jersey: John Wiley & Sons Inc.
▪ Jean-Louis Briaud. (2013). Geotechnical Engineering: Unsaturated and
Saturated Soils. Hoboken, USA, New Jersy: John Wiley & Sons.
▪ Likos, N. L. (2004). Unsaturated Soil Mechanics. Hoboken, USA, New Jersey:
John Wiley & Sons.
▪ Lyon Associates Inc. & Building and Road Research Institute. (1971). Laterite
and Lateritic Soils and Other Problematic Soils of Africa. Kumasi, Ghana:
Agency for International Development.
▪ Menzies, C. W. (2007). Advanced Unsaturated Soil Mechanics and Engineering.
Abingdon, United Kingdom, Oxfordshire: Taylor and Francis.
▪ Rahardjo, D. G. (1993). Soil Mechanics for Unsaturated Soils. Hoboken, USA,
New Jersey: John Wiley & Sons Inc.
▪ Huat, Bujang B. K.; Sew, Gue See.; Ali, Faisal Haji. Tropical Residual Soils
Engineering. Taylor & Francis Routledge
138
Module Title Infrastructure Asset Management
Module Number 31
2 2 2 2 8
The module includes the detailed specification of roadway geometric design,
pavement analysis and design, and its maintenance, rehabilitation and management
system. The cutting-edge design methods (such as Empirical- Mechanistic) and
Module Objectives software application are the integrated part of the module
Introduction to road management system and the economic aspect of road
construction are also a part of the module. It also deals with the method of road
construction with respect to labor-based method
The student shall be able to apply the method of design of highways, construction
Module Competencies of bituminous and concrete pavements and maintenance and management systems
of highways and airfields. She/he shall be able to manage the road usage
to its maximum capacity, economically maintain, and rehabilitate roads for
maximum design life.
Teaching Method
Techniques
CEng 5311 Pavement Maintenance and Management Systems 5
Total ECTS 5
139
Course Number CEng-5311
Course Title Pavement Maintenance and Management Systems
Module Infrastructure Asset Management
Lecturer TBA
ECTS 5
3 -- 2 3 8
▪ Know the different method of roads maintenance and rehabilitation
Course Objectives ▪ Know the basic method of road construction in labor-based construction
▪ Know the basic pavement management systems.
Competences to be ▪ Apply the method of construction of bituminous and concrete Pavement
Acquired/course level ▪ Manage the road usage in its maximum capacity
competences ▪ Economically apply the method of road construction applicable in every locality
The course includes the detailed specification of roadway construction, its Maintenance
Course Description and rehabilitation. Introduction to road management system and the economic aspect of
road construction are also a part of the course. It also deals
with the method of road construction with respect to labor-based method
Chapter one: Road Construction
1.1. Earthwork Operations and Equipment
1.2. Construction of Sub bases, Bases, and low-cost surfaces
1.3. Construction of highway type bituminous pavements
Chapter Two: Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation
2.1 Surface Condition Survey
2.2 Surface Distresses, Roughness and Friction
2.3 Structural Condition
2.4 Routine and Periodic Maintenance of
2.4.1 Pavement Structures and gravel roads
2.4.2 Roadsides
Course Content 2.4.3 Drainage Structures
2.5 Traffic Control and Safety Devices
2.6 Design of Overlays
Chapter Three: Introduction to Pavement Management Systems (PMS)
3.2 Basic Concept and Historical Overview of PMS
3.3 Network level Vs Project level PMS functions
3.4 Traffic Data History and Environmental Data Needs
3.5 PMS Development, Implementation and Institutional Issues
Chapter Four: Labor Based Method of Road Construction and Maintenance
4.1 Basic Concepts of Technology Choice
4.2 Technical and Economic Feasibility of Labor Based Method
4.3 Social and Economic Benefits of Labor Based Method
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Pre-requisites CEng4212
Semester Year V
Mode of delivery Lecturing, Laboratory demonstration, Semester project, group and Individual
assignment, Practice on Site
▪ Written Final Examination
Attendance A student must attend at least 85 % of the classes and 100% of lab sessions
Requirements
Text book
▪ The Handbook of Highway Engineering edited by Taylor and Francis Group Fwa.
(2006); Parts B&C.
Suggested references
▪ O'Flaherty, C. A. (2001), Highways: The Location, Design, Construction and
Maintenance of Road Pavements, 4th edition, Butterworth-Heinemann.
▪ Highway Engineering – Martin Rogers, 2003.
Literature ▪ Hot Mix Asphalt Materials, Mixture Design and Construction NCAT 2nd
edition,1998
▪ ERA Manuals (Low volume),2013
▪ Any low volume Road Materials
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Module Title GIS and Modelling
Module Number 32
2 3 - 3 8
as strip method of slab design for irregular shaped slabs and using plastic analysis
for framed structures. Apply the principle of reinforced
Water tankers
Method
CEng 5321 GIS & Environmental Modeling 5
Total ECTS 5
142
Course Title AutoCAD for Engineers
Module Computer Aided Design
Lecturer TBA
ECTS 3
1 2 2 5
The course aims;
• To develop fundamental capability of visual and graphical communications in the
construction industry
• To interpret and creation of graphical presentation using computer aided drafting software
Course Objectives • To give Fundamental and more advanced functions of AutoCAD to produce 2D drawings
and 3D models
• To give hands on experience with AutoCAD’s comprehensive drawing, modifying and
organizational tools through a series of practical exercises and demonstrations.
• To give practical experience of civil engineering project drawings
Competences to be ▪ Ability to operate basic and advanced functions of AutoCAD efficiently;
acquired/course level ▪ Create typical civil engineering drawings including reinforced and steel structures,
competences drainage works and road works.
▪ Construct 3D models in AutoCAD.
The course contains;
▪ Exploring the user interface; Managing files and options, Navigating drawing, Drawing
Course Description Objects, Modifying Objects, Drawing accurately, Hatching and gradients,
▪ Using Text, Dimensioning, Objects and Layer Properties, Reusing Content, Layouts,
Annotation and Creating Outputs.
Chapter 1: Exploring the user interface Chapter 7: Hatching and gradients
Chapter 2: Managing files and options Chapter 8: Using Text
Chapter 3: Navigating drawing Chapter 9: Dimensioning and Styles
Chapter 4: Drawing Objects Chapter 10: Objects and Layer Properties
Chapter 5: Modifying Objects Chapter 11: Reusing Content
Course Outline Chapter 6: Drawing accurately Chapter 12: Layouts, Annotation and Creating
Outputs
Pre-requisites None
Semester ****
Mode of delivery Lecture, tutorials, assignments and projects
Mode of assessment Assignment (30%), Project (20%), Practical Assessments (20%) and Final Exam (30%)
Attendance A student must attend 100% lab. Session
Requirements
Literature ▪ AutoCAD User’s Guide,2018
▪ Bill Fane, AutoCAD For Dummies; 17th Edition, 2016
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Module Title Railway Engineering
Module Category Railway Engineering
Module Number 34
week 4 6 12 6 28
The module includes the detailed specification of roadway construction, its
Module Objectives maintenance and rehabilitation. Introduction to road management system and the
economic aspect of road construction are also a part of the module. It also deals with
the method of road construction with respect to labor-based method.
The student shall be able to apply the method of construction of bituminous and
Module Competencies concrete pavements. She/he shall be able to manage the road usage to its maximum
capacity, economically maintain, and rehabilitate roads for maximum design life.
Teaching Method
Techniques
CEng 5341 Railway Engineering 5
Total ECTS 5
144
Course Title Railway Engineering
Module Title Railway Engineering
Lecturer TBA
ECTS 5
2 2 1 3 8
• Be able to describe railway transport systems (characteristics, merits, demerits,
parties, components etc.)
• Understand railway system in general (rolling stock, signal,
communication and control, and permanent way)
• Design railway infrastructure (Geometric and Structural design)
Course Objectives • Get know to the design aspect of special track works such as switches, crossings,
diamonds, stations, yards and terminals
• Introduce some capability to geometric and structural design software such as
Finite element methods for railway system analysis
Knowledge:
• fundamental principles for railway engineering
• basic track geometry parameters
• railway superstructure and substructure components
• Railway Systems Engineering, Operation and maintenance aspects of railway
system
• Railway special track works (switches, crossings, stations etc.)
Competences to be Skills:
Acquired/course level • Design the track geometry for a railway line
competences
• identify right components in the superstructure on the basis of traffic load
• Do basic calculations of capacity on a railway section
General competence:
• understand the influence of railway transportations in the society
• the design, construction and maintenance of the railway infrastructure
Course Description The course will be an introduction to the railway engineering and rail infrastructures
and their impacts on the society and on the environment. The
course will focus on alignment, track geometry, superstructure and substructure
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components, switches, Railway planning and capacity, electro Mechanical
installations (power supply and signaling control system) together with operation
and maintenance of railway.
1.1 Railway Transportation System
1.2 Historic Development of Railway
1.3 General Principle for Railway Construction and Development
1.4 Components of railway
1.5 Railway classification and main technical standards
Chapter 2: Railway Systems Engineering
2.1 Systems Engineering
2.2 Railway Gauges
2.3 Signal, Communication and Control
2.4 Rolling stock System
2.5 Railway Capacity
Chapter 3: Railway Alignment
3.1 Economic survey and Route selection
3.2 Main Technical Standards
3.3 Train Resistance and Tractive efforts
3.4 Railway Alignment
3.4.1 Plane Design of Railway lines
3.4.2 Longitudinal Design
Chapter 4: Track Structures Track substructure
Course Online 4.1 Standard Subgrade sections
4.2 Design of subgrade surface
4.3 Drainage of Road bed
4.4 Safeguards and Strengthening of Roadbed
Track superstructure
4.5 Components of Track Structure
4.6 Track Loads
4.7 Wheel-Rail Interaction
4.8 Rail Analysis and Design
4.9 Sleeper Analysis and Design
4.10 Ballast and sub ballast
4.11 Rail fastening systems
4.12 Track forms: Ballasted and Ballastless
4.13 Transition Sections
Chapter 5: Special Track Works
5.1 Switches, Turnouts and Crossings
5.1.1 Types of switches and turnout
5.1.2 Components of a Switches
5.1.3 Layout design of Turnouts
5.1.4 Crossing Facilities
5.2 Railway Stations
5.2.1 Types of stations
5.2.2 Layout design
5.2.3 Main facilities
5.2.4 Railway Level Crossings
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Semester Year V
Mode of delivery Lectures, tutorials, Design software Practice (In-Roads, MX Roads etc..), class
works, assignments, Quizs etc.
Assessment Method:
Written Final Examination
Requirements ▪ practice and tutorial classes.

▪ Railroad Engineering (William W. Hay, 1994)
▪ Railway Engineering and Management (V.A. Profillidis, 1995)
▪ Practical Railway Engineering (Clifford F Bonnett, 2nd Ed, 2005)
▪ Modern Railway Track (C. Esveld, 2001)
• Railway Standards
▪ AREMA standard (2010)
▪ Ethiopian Standard (2014)
▪ Other railway standards such as (Chinese, UIC etc )
Literature • Software User Guide for (MX- Rail, IN-Rail, etc…)
Lecture notes of SCEE
▪ Railroad Engineering (William W. Hay, 1994)
▪ Railway Engineering and Management (V.A. Profillidis, 1995)
▪ Practical Railway Engineering (Clifford F Bonnett, 2nd Ed, 2005)
▪ Modern Railway Track (C. Esveld, 2001)
• Railway Standards
▪ AREMA standard (2010)
▪ Ethiopian Standard (2014)
▪ Other railway standards such as (Chinese, UIC etc )
Literature • Software User Guide for (MX- Rail, IN-Rail, etc…)
• Lecture notes of SCEE
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School of Civil& Environmental Engineering
Module Title DESIGN OF BRIDGES AND COMPOSITE STRUCTURES

Module Number 35
4 6 - 6 16
The module will explain the mechanical behavior and design of structural steel and
timber in tension, compression, bending, shear and buckling as well as the required
specifications according to Ethiopian Building Code Standards. It will enlighten
students on the fundamental principles of bridge design including site location and
Module Objectives structural design. The module will also introduce the principles of theory of elasticity
to analyze reinforced concrete slabs and framed structures. It will cover the steel-
concrete composite structures and will introduce methods to calculate the different
design loads acting on structures as a whole.
After completion of this module, the students shall be able to accurately calculate the
design loads acting on structures as a whole. The student will be competent enough to
investigate and recommend adequate and suitable structural system for buildings and
bridges. The student can also design structural components made of steel for the
Module Competencies tension, compression, bending and shear as well as buckling and can verify structural
timber beams and columns according to Building Standards. The student can design
connections and prepare design drawings and reports.
Method
CEng 5351 Structural Design 5
CEng 5352 Fundamentals of Bridge Design 5
Total ECTS 10
148
Course Title Structural Design
Module Design of Bridges and Composite Structures
Lecturer TBA
ECTS 5
2 3 - 3 8
At the end of the course, the student will be:
- Capable of implementing the basic design principles of structures and the student
will estimate the lateral and gravity loads as per the recent building code of
standards of the country.
Course Objectives - investigate and recommend adequate and suitable structural systems for buildings
and bridges,
- analyze reinforced concrete slabs and framed structures based on the principles of
theory of elasticity and plasticity
- An ability to analyze reinforced concrete slabs using yield line theory
- An ability to analyze framed structure using plastic method of analysis An ability
Competences to be to design reinforced concrete slabs using strip method,
acquired/course level - An ability to choose suitable and adequate lateral force resisting systems
competences - An ability to accurately distribute lateral loads among the lateral force resisting
systems
- An ability to design and detail structures to the capacity-based principles
The course covers the following: Plastic Analysis for slab and framed structures,
Course Description Strip methods for slabs, Loads and Load effects, Lateral Load resisting systems,
Introduction to capacity-based design
Chapter 1: Plastic Analysis for slab and framed structures
Yield line patterns, guide line for yield lines, virtual work method, equilibrium method,
analysis of square and rectangular slab, analysis of slab with skewed reinforcement
arrangement and analysis of arbitrary shaped slab Plastic hinge theory, shape factor,
analysis of indeterminate beam, analysis of frames.
Course Outline Chapter 2: Strip methods for slabs
Strip patterns, design of square and rectangular slabs, strip arrangement for unsupported
edge, design of slab with significant opening,
Chapter 3: Loads and Load effects
Wind load and procedures of EBCS EN 1991-1- 4, 2015/ EC -1 part 1,4, 2004, earth quake
loads procedures of EBCS EN 1998, 2015/ EC -8, 2003,
Chapter 4: Lateral Load resisting systems
Statically determinate and indeterminate Wall system, frame system, dual system
Chapter 5: Introduction to capacity-based design
Principles of capacity design, Structural system, beam column capacity ratio, shear design
of column, structural detailing
Semester Year V
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Mode of assessment Quiz and assignment (10%), Team project (40%) and Final Exam (50%)
Requirements
▪ Arthur H. Nilson Design of Concrete Structures,14th ed, MacGraw-Hill,2010;
▪ J. K. Wight, Reinforced concrete Mechanics and Design; 7th ed. Pearson education
Literature 2016;
▪ Y. Elghazouli, Seismic design of buildings to Eurocode-8, 2nd ed. CRC Press, 2017
▪ ES-EN 2015 and Euro codes
▪ Stuart S.J. Moy, Plastic Methods for Steel and Concrete, Macmillan Pub. Ltd,1985;
▪ R.P Johnson, Composites Structures of Steel and Concrete,3rd ed.,2004
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Course Title Fundamentals of Bridge Design
Module Design of Bridges and Composite Structures
Lecturer TBA
ECTS 5
2 3 - 3 8
▪ Understand structural behavior of the main longitudinal bridge typologies
Course Objectives ▪ Design bridges according to AASHTO and ERA bridge Design Manuals
▪ Understand the fundamental design principles of bridges,
▪ understand the design of different bridge components and elements
• Develop skills for site selection and data collection
• Develop the conceptual design for short, medium and long span bridges
• Understand the structural behavior of the different longitudinal and transverse bridge
types
Competences to be • Select appropriate longitudinal and transverse schemes for particular cases
acquired/course level • Determine the actions to be considered for the design of a bridge according to
competences AASHTO and ERA bridge Design Manuals
• Develop conventional models for structural analysis of bridges
• Design a reinforced concrete and steel bridge according to AASHTO and ERA bridge
Design Manuals
• Design the bearings, joints, piers and abutments of a bridge
• Select the appropriate construction method
The course covers the following: Introduction, Investigation for Bridges, Types of Bridges
and their Selection, Bridge Loading, Superstructure, Substructures, Bearings and Railings,
Course Description Culverts and Low Level Water Crossings, Bridge Inspection and Maintenance.
Chapter 2: Investigation for Bridges
2.1. Site Selection
2.2. Data Collection, Span Determination
Course Outline Chapter 3: Types of Bridges and their Selection
3.1. Types of Bridges
3.2. Selection of Bridges
Chapter 4: Bridge Loading
4.1. Types of Loads
4.2. Distribution of Loads
Chapter 5: Superstructures
5.1. Reinforced Concrete Superstructures
5.2. Steel Superstructures
5.3. Composite Superstructures
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5.4. Arches, Cable stayed, Suspension
Chapter 6: Substructures
6.1. Piers
6.2. Abutments
6.3. Wing Walls
6.4. Scour Protection
Chapter 7: Bearings and Railings
7.1. Bearings
7.2. Railings
Chapter 8: Culverts and Low Level Water Crossings
8.1. Culverts
8.2. Low Level Water Crossings
Chapter 9: Introduction to Bridge Management
9.1 Bridge Inspection
9.2 Bridge Maintenance
Pre-requisites CEng 4122, CEng 3211
Semester Year V
Mode of delivery Lectures, assignment and project
Mode of assessment Quiz and assignment (10%), Team project (40%) and Final Exam (50%)
Requirements
▪ AASHTO LRFD Bridge Design Specifications, 6th edition, 2012
▪ Ethiopian Roads Authority, Bridge Design Manual, 2013
▪ M. J. Ryall, Bridge Management, 1st edition, Butterworth-Heinemann, 2001
Literature ▪ Narendra Taly, Highway Bridge Superstructure Engineering LRFD Approaches to
Design and Analysis, CRC Press, 2015
▪ Richard M. Barker and Jay A. Puckett, Design of Highway Bridges: An LRFD
Approach, 2nd Edition, John Wiley & Sons, Inc.2007
▪ Wai-Fah Chen and L. Duan, Bridge Engineering Handbook,2nd Edition, CRC Press,
2000
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UNDERGRADUATE Study Program for the

2 Rationale of the Civil Engineering Program .......................................................................................... 1

2.1 Rationale for the Revision of Curriculum ......................................................................................... 2

2.2 Specific Rationale for the Revision of Curriculum ............................................................................. 2

3 Program Objective .................................................................................................................................. 3

4 Professional Profiles ................................................................................................................................ 3

4.1 General Profile ................................................................................................................................... 3

4.2 Particular Profiles .............................................................................................................................. 4

4.3 Principles of Professionalism ............................................................................................................. 5

4.4 Ethics and Conduct ............................................................................................................................ 6

4.5 Fundamental Principles ..................................................................................................................... 6

4.6 Fundamental Canons ......................................................................................................................... 6

5 Graduate Profiles (Competencies) ......................................................................................................... 6

6 Modules Competencies ........................................................................................................................... 7

6.1 List of competency areas ................................................................................................................... 7

6.2 Competency areas in General Science and Engineering ................................................................... 7

6.3 Design projects and internship ........................................................................................................ 11

7 Program Requirements ........................................................................................................................ 11

7.1 Admission Requirements ................................................................................................................. 11

7.2 Admission to Regular Program: ....................................................................................................... 11

7.3 Graduation Requirements ................................................................................................................ 12

7.4 Grading System ............................................................................................................................... 12

7.5 Degree Nomenclature ...................................................................................................................... 13

8 Teaching Learning and Assessment Methods ...................................................................................... 13

8.2 Assessment Methods........................................................................................................................ 14

8.3 Attendance Policy ............................................................................................................................ 14

9 Module Selection andSequencing ........................................................................................................ 14

9.1 Coding of Modules and Courses ...................................................................................................... 15

9.2 Module Details................................................................................................................................. 15

10 Quality Assurance Mechanism ............................................................................................................. 15

11 APPENDIX: MODULE HANDBOOK ..................................................................................................... 16

11.1 Appendix A: List and Distribution of Program Modules ................................................................ 22

11.2 Appendix B: Course offering (Regular) .......................................................................................... 26

11.3 Appendix C: Basic Modules and Courses ....................................................................................... 29

List of Modules and Course Syllabi............................................................................................................ 29

2 Rationale of the Civil Engineering Program

2.1 Rationale for the Revision of Curriculum

2.2 Specific Rationale for the Revision of Curriculum

Generally, graduates of the program will;

▪ Ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, statistics, science and engineering.

4.2 Particular Profiles

Analysis and Design

▪ Review and approve designs as per the guideline and standards.

i. Structural Analysis and Design Activities:

• Pre design study, Project program development,

• Pre-feasibility and feasibility study

iii. Transportation Facilities Design:

• Feasibility studies (Photogrammetric and desktop study)

▪ Project site exploration

4.3 Principles of Professionalism

4.5 Fundamental Principles

4.6 Fundamental Canons

5 Graduate Profiles (Competencies)

i. An ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science in a specialized area related to civil

Competency areas in Communication and Social Studies

A. Humanities & Social Studies

6.2 Competency areas in General Science and Engineering

Basic Engineering Mechanics

Basic Engineering Mathematics

Basic Engineering Skill

Advanced Engineering mathematics and Numerical methods

Competency areas in Construction Technology and Management

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