CivE 608
Construction Engineering
Description
This course introduces students to the essential principles, methods, and tools required for estimating, planning, and directing operations in building construction, heavy civil, and bridge projects. Students will analyze the factors influencing earthwork equipment selection, fleet production, and the overall economics of material movement on construction sites.The curriculum covers the structural design and stability of temporary structures, specifically focusing on wood and formwork design, safety during construction phases, and the configuration and capacity optimization of cranes. Through the integration of safety management principles and constructability issues, students will develop a deep understanding of underlying construction management theories and their practical applications in diverse project settings.
Learning Outcomes
- Select cranes for lifting operations by understanding and applying the statics associated with the lifting components.- Design formwork and falsework systems based on the relevant code and standard.
- Select the types of earthmoving equipment and estimate the number of equipment pieces for a job based on the property of earthwork materials and the specifications of heavy machines.
- Measure and analyze equipment productivity for earthmoving operations.
| Lecture | Seminar | Lab | Credits | Total AU |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 0/1 | 0/1 | 3 | 37.8 |
| M % | NS % | CS % | ES % | ED % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
None defined
None defined
Undergraduate Program(s)
Sections & Respective Instructors
| B1 - 2026/2027 - Winter - Mohamed Al-Hussein |
| B1 - 2025/2026 - Winter - Mohamed Al-Hussein |
| B1 - 2024/2025 - Winter - Mohamed Al-Hussein |
| A1 - 2023/2024 - Fall - Farook Hamzeh |
| A1 - 2022/2023 - Fall - Farook Hamzeh |
| A1 - 2021/2022 - Fall - Farook Hamzeh |