Students with BE Degree Thesis -Rafik Hariri University

Students with BE Degree Thesis

Total Credits

Courses

Program Requirements

Mandatory courses (9 cr.)

ENGR 600 - Engineering Research Methods 3

This course introduces students to quantitative and qualitative methods for engaging in meaningful research. The student, at the end of the course, will attain skills in research intent and design, methodology and technique, format and presentation, and data management. Throughout the course, the student’s ability to use this knowledge to become a more effective researcher will be developed. In particular, the student will be able to develop a hypothesis about a research problem and develop related questions; frame the problem with the correct research methodology; collect data that accurately addresses the research problem; measure the effectiveness of a solution methodology; analyze data to make informed decisions; provide technical documentation of all the phases of a research project; evaluate feasibility of research proposals; and present data to support decisions in front of stakeholders.

CIVE 695A - Master Thesis I 3

Includes guided review of research literature and/or pilot work relevant to the thesis topic. By the end of this course the candidate for the MS degree should have established a hypothesis, a research methodology and a work schedule for the completion of his/her thesis. A brief, written report is expected at the end of the course and should be approved by the research advisor(s). (This course may be repeated only once to accomplish its objective). Prerequisite: Accepted petition to graduate.

CIVE 695B - Master Thesis II 3

Continuation of CIVE 695A, Includes the completion and submission of a research thesis, the quality of which is judged acceptable by the jury committee established in accordance with the College of Engineering and Graduate Committee guidelines. (This course may be repeated only once to accomplish its objective). Prerequisite: CIVE 695A.

Elective Courses

Technical Electives - 600 Level (6 cr.)

CIVE 612 - Advanced Structural Analysis 3

Flexibility and Stiffness matrix methods for analysis of indeterminate trusses, beams, and frames. Grid beams and structures on elastic supports. Composite Structural systems. Influence lines of indeterminate structure utilizing concepts of virtual work and moment distribution methods – Qualitative and Quantitative approaches. Prerequisite: CIVE 507. On demand.

CIVE 613 - Advanced Reinforced Concrete 3

Design of reinforced concrete walls: walls designed as compression members; empirical design method; alternative design of slender walls; shear walls; and pre-cast concrete. Distribution of forces among members, member design, structural integrity, connection and bearing design, strength evaluation of existing structures, reinforced concrete arches. Prerequisite: CIVE 415.

CIVE 614 - Retaining Structures 3

Lateral earth pressures: at rest, active and passive states, limit equilibrium methods and theory of elasticity, seismic conditions, hydrostatic and seepage pressures.
Retaining walls: design of gravity, cantilever, and basement walls. Sheet-piles: cantilever and anchored bulkheads, free- and fixed-earth support methods, moment reduction, and anchorage design. Braced cuts: pressure envelopes, design of sheeting, wale beams and struts, stability against bottom heave or piping. Shoring systems: types, control of groundwater, construction stages, anchors prestressing and testing, ground settlement around excavations. Code requirements, computer applications. Prerequisite: CIVE 424.

CIVE 615 - Soil and Site Improvement 3

Mechanical methods: compaction theory, properties of compacted soils, laboratory tests, field equipment, compaction specifications and control, dynamic compaction, vibroflotation, blasting techniques. Hydraulic methods: theory of wells, dewatering systems, drainage of slopes, preloading and use of vertical sand/wick drains. Physical and chemical methods: granular admixtures, Portland cement, lime, calcium chloride, fly ash, bitumen, grouting materials and techniques. Inclusion methods: reinforced earth with steel strips or geosynthetics, soil nails and rock bolts. Laboratory and computer applications. Prerequisite: CIVE 424.

CIVE 616 - Advanced Construction Systems 3

Composite systems; composite beams and columns; Lateral resisting systems; Braced Frames, Moment Resisting Frames (OMRF-SMRF), Shear Wall, Dual System, Core System. Design and detailing of special joints. Prerequisite: CIVE 415, CIVE 417. On demand.

CIVE 672 - Environmental Impact Assessment 3

Study and evaluation of the impacts of large scale projects on the physical, biological, and socio-economic environmental aspects taking into account environmental laws and regulations and EIA guidelines, identifica¬tion of impacts, quantification methods, mitigation measures, and monitoring plans. Case study involving the preparation of an EIA report including sustainability impact assessment and preparation of an environmental management plan. Prerequisite: CIVE 332. On demand.

CIVE 673 - Irrigation and Drainage Engineering 3

Irrigation: planning and design of canals networks, field irrigations, sprinkler irrigation system, drip irrigation system, drainage: importance of drainage, open drainage design and planning, tile drainage design and planning, canal lining design. Prerequisite: CIVE 435.

CIVE 674 - Environmental Policy and Management 3

This course explores human made problems in the environment parallel with concepts in environmental ethics, management and policies so as solutions are provided concerning preservation of the environment. Topics covered are pollution of air, water, and soil, international and national environmental ethics, management and policies. Prerequisite: CIVE 332. On demand.

CIVE 675 - Hydraulic and Hydrologic Modeling 3

Hydraulic modeling: Physical modeling, numerical modeling, hydrologic modeling, application of deterministic and probabilistic concept to simulate and analyze hydrologic systems; discussion of the theory and application of linear and non-linear, lumped, and distributed systems techniques in modeling the various phases of the hydrologic cycle. Prerequisite: CIVE 536.

CIVE 676 - Hydraulic Structures 3

Hydraulic aspects of the theory and design of hydraulic structures, types of dams and their function, stability analysis of gravity dams, culverts, navigation canals, reservoirs and port facilities, control structures such as gates and weirs. Prerequisite: CIVE 424, CIVE 435. On demand.

CIVE 604 - Infrastructure Asset Management 3

Problems of infrastructure, asset management principles, methods of inspection and monitoring of civil infrastructures, risk assessment, asset condition information and data, and replace/maintain decision. Prerequisite: Senior Standing.

CIVE 605 - Decision Making and Risk Management 3

Decision making, risk analysis, quantitative analysis, and application of quantitative methods to construction projects' environment. Prerequisite: Senior Standing.

CIVE 642 - Bridge Engineering 3

Types of bridges and influence lines. Loads and their distribution on bridges, serviceability of bridges, design of bridge deck, superstructure, and substructure. Prerequisite: CIVE 415; CIVE 424. On demand.

CIVE 643 - Advanced Highway Engineering 3

Highway and Airport pavement design (flexible and rigid pavements), Stress Analysis in flexible and rigid pavements, pavement response under traffic load, failure of flexible and rigid pavements, highway pavement maintenance and rehabilitation (methods, programs, management), types and design, Hot mix Asphalt Concrete: Materials, Design Methods and Testing. Prerequisite: CVLE 342, CIVE 415.

CIVE 644 - Airports Engineering 3

Principles of Airport Planning, Components of Airports (airside, landside), Aircraft characteristics, Airport operations, Airport System planning, Site selection, Land use, Airport terminal area and airport access, Airport Capacity and delays, Airport geometric design (Runways, Taxiways, Aprons), Safety Surfaces (Obstacle limitation surfaces: approach, take-off, transition, conical, horizontal), Airport pavement (types, design, construction). Prerequisite: CIVE 342.

CIVE 645 - Urban Transportation Planning 3

A detailed review of the transportation planning process; inventory methodologies; trip generation, distribution and assignment with associated mathematical models and theories; prediction of future travel; land and use models; modal split; developing and testing of proposed systems; simulation. Prerequisite: CIVE 342

CIVE 691 - Topics in Civil Engineering 3

A detailed investigation of a topic of current significance in civil engineering such as: design of small earth dams, man and the environment, drilling and blasting, scheduling construction operations, operations research and optimization, construction equipment and methods, traffic safety, optimum structural design, environmental impact analysis, systems analysis in civil engineering, and current issues and advances in civil engineering. May be repeated to a maximum of 6 credits, but only 3 credits can be earned under the same title.
Prerequisite: Graduate studies.

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Ms. Alaa Al Lel

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