Republic of the Philippines

POLYTECHNIC UNIVERSITY OF THE PHILIPPINES

Office of the Vice President for Academic Affairs
College of the Engineering
CIVIL ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT
OFFICE OF THE CHAIRPERSON
COURSE TITLE PROFESSIONAL COURSE – SPECIALIZED 5 (DAM ENGINEERING)
COURSE CODE STEN 43053
CREDIT UNITS 3 UNITS (3 UNITS LECTURE), 3 CONTACT HOUR (3 HR LECTURE)
COURSE 4TH YEAR STANDING
PREREQUISITE
COURSE A specialized professional course for civil engineering students in structural engineering designed to understand the concepts, theories, and
DESCRIPTION principles in the design process of dams.

Institutional Learning Outcomes Program Outcomes Course Outcomes

1. Creative and Critical Thinking By the time of graduation, the students of the BSCE 1. Create a gravity dam structural design using the
Graduates use their imaginative as well as a rational program shall have the ability to: appropriate calculations (a-E)
thinking abilities to life situations in order push 2. Evaluate the structural integrity of a gravity dam
boundaries, realize possibilities, and deepen their a. Apply knowledge of mathematics and science to (c-E)
interdisciplinary and general understanding of the solve complex civil engineering problems; 3. Create an arch dam structural design using the
world. b. Design and conduct experiments, as well as to appropriate calculations (e-E)
2. Effective Communication analyze and interpret data; 4. Evaluate the structural integrity of an arch dam
Graduates are proficient in the four macro skills in c. Design a system, component, or process to meet (g-E)
communication (reading, writing, listening, and desired needs within realistic constraints, in 5. Evaluate the structural integrity of a dam using
speaking) and are able to use these skills in solving accordance with standards; structural dynamics (k-E), (k-D)
problems. Making decisions, and articulating thoughts d. Function in multidisciplinary and multi-cultural
when engaging with people in various circumstances. teams;
3. Strong Service Orientation e. Identify, formulate and solve complex civil
Graduates exemplify the potentialities of an efficient, engineering problems;
well-rounded and responsible professional deeply f. Understand professional and ethical
committed to service excellence. responsibility;
4. Community Engagement
 Graduates take an active role in the promotion and
fulfillment of various advocacies (educational, social and
environmental) for the advancement of community
welfare.
5. Adeptness in the Responsible Use of Technology
Graduates demonstrate optimized use of digital learning
abilities, including technical and numerical skills.
6. Passion to Lifelong Learning
Graduates are enabled to perform and function in the
society by taking responsibility in their quest to know
more about the world through lifelong learning.
7. High Level of Leadership and Organizational Skills
Graduates are developed to become the
professionals in their respective disciplines
manifesting the appropriate skills and leaderships
qualities.
8. Sense of Personal and Professional Ethics
Graduates show desirable attitudes and behavior either
in their personal and professional circumstances.
9. Sense of National and Global Responsiveness
g. Communicate effectively civil engineering
activities with the engineering community and
with society at large;
h. Understand the impact of civil engineering
solutions in a global, economic, environmental,
and societal context
i. Recognize the need for, and engage In life-long
learning
j. Know contemporary issues;
k. Use techniques, skills, and modern engineering
tools necessary for civil engineering practice;
l. Know and understand engineering and
best management principles as a member and leader
by of a team in a multidisciplinary environment;
m. Understand at least one specialized field of civil
engineering practice

Graduates’ deep sense of national compliments the need

to live in a global village where one’s culture and other
people culture are respected.

Course Plan
Week Topic Learning Outcomes Methodology Resources Assessment
Week 1 Orientation Orientation Course Syllabus None
At the end of this lesson, the learner will be
able to: Review of the
syllabus,
learning
 Recall the Institution’s Vision, Mission and activities and
Objectives Statement, College Goals assessment
Department’s Objectives, Program Outcomes
for the Course, Course Intended Learning PowerPoint
Outcomes, Course Policies Presentation

Show interest and appreciation of the Interactive

importance of knowing the course. Learning

Know the various tracks of specialization of

civil engineering

Agree and commit to class rules and course

requirements

Know and understand the scope of the course

and its objectives

Week GRAVITY DAMS At the end of this lesson, the learner will be Lecture and Please refer to the full list Assignment/Plates
2-8 • Fundamental Mode Response of able to: Discussion of suggested books and
Dams Including Dam–Water • Create a gravity dam structural design references below. Practical Assessment and
Interaction using the appropriate calculations PowerPoint Examination
• Fundamental Mode Response of • Evaluate the structural integrity of a Presentation
Dams Including Dam–Water– gravity dam
Foundation Interaction Interactive
• Response Spectrum Analysis of Learning
Dams Including Dam–Water–
Foundation Interaction Brainstorming
• Dam–Water–Foundation
Interaction Effects in Group
Earthquake Response Dynamics

Film Showing

Reporting
 Problem
Solving

Week 9
Week ARCH DAMS
10-16 • Response History Analysis of
Arch Dams Including Dam–
Water–Foundation Interaction
• Earthquake Analysis of Arch
Dams: Factors to Be Included
• Nonlinear Response History
Analysis of Dams
Macro
Teaching
MIDTERM EXAMINATION
At the end of this lesson, the learner will be Lecture and Please refer to the full list Assignment/Plates
able to: Discussion of suggested books and
• Create an arch dam structural design references below. Practical Assessment and
using the appropriate calculations PowerPoint Examination Examination
• Evaluate the structural integrity of an Presentation
arch dam
Interactive
Learning

Brainstorming

Group
Dynamics

Film Showing

Reporting

Problem
Solving

Macro
Teaching
Week Application of Dynamic Analysis to At the end of this lesson, the learner will be Lecture and Please refer to the full list Assignment/Plates
17 Evaluate Existing Dams and Design able to: Discussion of suggested books and
New Dams • Evaluate the structural integrity of a references below. Practical Assessment and
dam using structural dynamics PowerPoint Examination Examination
Presentation
 Interactive
Learning

Brainstorming

Group
Dynamics

Film Showing

Reporting

Problem
Solving

Macro
Teaching
Week
FINAL EXAMINATION
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Suggested Readings and References

● Chopra, A. K. (2020). Earthquake Engineering for Concrete Dams: Analysis, Design, and Evaluation (1st ed.). Wiley-Blackwell.
● Hager, W. H., Schleiss, A. J., Boes, R. M., & Pfister, M. (2020). Hydraulic Engineering of Dams (1st ed.). CRC Press.
● Sellier, A., Grimal, É., Multon, S., & Bourdarot, E. (2017). Swelling Concrete in Dams and Hydraulic Structures: DSC 2017 (1st ed.). Wiley-ISTE.
● Tanchev, L. (2014). Dams and Appurtenant Hydraulic Structures, 2nd edition (2nd ed.). CRC Press.
● Yazdandoost, F., & Attari, J. (2004). Hydraulics of Dams and River Structures. Taylor & Francis.
● Jansen, R. B. (1988). Advanced Dam Engineering for Design, Construction, and Rehabilitation (1988th ed.). Springer.

Course Grading System

Recommended Grading System

General Average Grade Equivalent

100-98 1.00 Excellent
97-95 1.25 Excellent
94-92 1.50 Very Good
91-89 1.75 Very Good
 88-86 2.00 Good
85-83 2.25 Good
82-80 2.5 Satisfactory
79-77 2.75 Satisfactory
76-75 3.00 Passing
74-65 4.00 Conditional
5.00 Failure
Inc. Incomplete
W Withdrawn

Class Standing 70%

● Quizzes
● Attendance
● Recitation/Group Dynamics
● Projects/Assignments/Seatwork/Special Report

Midterm / Final Examinations 30%

100%

Midterm Grade + Final Term Grade = FINAL GRADE

2

Classroom Policy
1. Attendance is part of the grading system. A student who is absent fotr more than Three (3) times will be given a grade of 5.0. If he/she does not drop the course two weeks
before the final exam. There will be no distinction made between excused and unexcused absences.

a. Students are required to attend all classes starting with the first meeting of every subject. Non-attendance in any required class or academic activity constitutes an
absence. Time lost due to late enrolment shall be considered as absence.
b. A student shall be considered absent from class if he/she is not present within the first third fraction of the scheduled class time.
c. A student who has been absent for at least 20% of the hours of recitation, lecture, laboratory, or any other scheduled work. In one subject for the semester or any
academic period shall be automatically dropped from the class roll and the Registrar shall be advised accordingly.
2. Quizzes, a departmental exam (or may not), and a final exam will be given in the course.

3. Any missed exam will be given a grade of ZERO and no excuse will be accepted for missing an exam.

Note: Any student who has incurred absence during examination but wish to take the said examination in a later date must obtain an excuse slip from the
Guidance, Conseling and Testing Services Office (GCTSO). This should be given to the instructor within 3 school days after the examination, or upon
his/her return if the absence is due to an illness.

4. Plates and problem sets/fieldwork will give in the course as homework. Plate format will be sent to the class representative and will be disseminated to the class. Plates will
be graded based on completeness, correctness, and how well the plate is presented.

5. During the exam, observe the following rules:

✔ Use only letter size (8.5” x 11”) bond paper.

✔ The back of the bond paper can only be used as scratch. No FINAL ANSWER/SOLUTION at the back.
✔ Use pens with BLACK or BLUE ink only. Friction pens, correction fluids or tapes, and pencils are NOT ALLOWED.

Note: Any non-compliance will be a deduction and will be subtracted from the total score.

6. Complaints on the exam result will be entertained for a period of one week after it has been returned.

7. An intellectual dishonesty case will be filed against anyone who caught cheating in any form with the following disciplinary sanctions:

1st offense : Failing grade in the examination/quiz concerned

2nd offense : Failing grade in the subject
3rd offense : Two-week suspension
4th offense : Dismissal
8. The policies stated herein are subject to change without prior notice, but will be in favor of the students.

Consultation Time
See Advising Time and Professor’s Schedule
 REVISION HISTORY
Rev. No. Description of Change Approved by: Effective Date
1 Format to OBE Engr. Kenneth Bryan M. Tana SY 2018-2019

Prepared by: Reviewed by:

EDNA P. ARROJADO, RCE, MSSE

Faculty Member KENNETH BRYAN M. TANA, RCE, MSCM
Program Chairperson

BAILEY E. BANDIOLA, RCE, MSSE

Faculty Member

MELVIN G. SINGAYAN, RCE, MSSE

Faculty Member

Recommending Approval:

REMEDIOS G. ADO, DEM

Dean

Approved By:

EMANUEL C. DE GUZMAN, PhD

Vice President for Academic Affairs
Date of Revision: March 2020
 REVISION HISTORY
Rev. No. Description of Change Approved by: Effective Date
2 Final revision prior to implementation Engr. Kenneth Bryan M. Tana SY 2020-2021

Prepared by: Reviewed by:

JONATHAN V. AQUINO, RCE, MSSE ALBERTO C. CAŇETE, RCE, MSSE KENNETH BRYAN M. TANA, RCE, MSCM
Faculty Member Faculty Member Program Chairperson

EDNA P. ARROJADO, RCE, MSSE MELVIN G. SINGAYAN, RCE, MSSE

Faculty Member Faculty Member

BAILEY E. BANDIOLA, RCE, MSSE

Faculty Member

Recommending Approval:

REMEDIOS G. ADO, DEM

Dean

Approved By:

EMANUEL C. DE GUZMAN, PhD

Vice President for Academic Affairs
Date of Revision: March 2021