ADAMA-Civil Eng (Sep 07)

Adama University

Faculty of Engineering Department of

Civil Engineering

Study Program for the Degree of Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.)

in Civil Engineering

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Adama University

Faculty of Engineering

Department of Civil Engineering

Adama, Ethiopia

Study Program for the Degree of Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.)

Civil Engineering

The study program was developed by the curriculum development committee of the


September 2007



Summary Information

Adama University

Faculty of Engineering

Civil Engineering, Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.)

The program

• will be introduced in 2007/08

• will take place on the campus of the Faculty of Engineering, Adama University

• is a five-year study programme

• covers 300 ECTS

• includes 30 modules.

• Will enroll 40 students/academic year

• Teaching staff capacity

Currently the department has the following staff profile. The department will increase the

number of staff and their levels.

Level Number

Ph.D. 1

M.Sc. 8

B.Sc. 2

Technical Assistant 6

Total 17

• Tuition fees

Tuition fees will be charged according to the direction given by the Ministry of

Education and the university

• Target groups addressed

For the regular program, candidates who have completed grade 12 of the secondary education

cycle and obtained university-entry qualification can apply for the study program. Diploma

holders with appropriate background can join based on the criteria set by the faculty. An

extension program (part-time evening classes) may be launched by re-scheduling the course

break down according to the time available. Selection will be based on the students'

performance and interest.



Degree nomenclature

• English: Bachelor of Science in "Civil Engineering"

• Amharic: Yesayns bachiler digri be "civil mehenedesena”

• Type of study: Full time program


Department of Civil Engineering Faculty of Engineering Adama University i

CONTENTS

SUMMARY INFORMATION

1.0. INTRODUCTION 1

1.1 CIVIL ENGINEERING 1 1.2 BACKGROUND OF THE CIVIL ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT 1 1.3 PROGRAMS OF THE CIVIL ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT 3 1.4 PROFESSIONAL PROFILE OF THE GRADUATES IN CIVIL ENGINEERING 3

2.0. GOAL AND OBJECTIVES 4

2.1 GOAL OF THE DEPARTMENT 4 2.2 OBJECTIVES OF THE DEPARTMENT 4

3.0. RATIONALE FOR THE CURRICULUM 5

3.1 GENERAL RATIONALE FOR THE CURRICULUM 5 3.2 SPECIFIC RATIONALE FOR THE CURRICULUM 6 3.3 KEY ISSUES OF THE CURRICULUM 6

4.0. STRUCTURE OF THE B.SC. STUDY IN CIVIL ENGINEERING 7

4.1 ACADEMIC YEAR 8 4.2 THE EUROPEAN CREDIT TRANSFER SYSTEM (ECTS) 9 4.3 PROPOSAL FOR ORIENTATION SEMESTER 9 4.4 PROPOSAL FOR WORKSHOP PRACTICE 9 4.5 PROPOSAL FOR INTERNSHIP 10 4.6 MODULES 12 4.7 DISTRIBUTION OF MODULES IN THE CIVIL ENGINEERING PROGRAM 13 4.8 METHODS OF INSTRUCTION 14 4.9 EXAMINATION METHODS 14 4.10 COURSE SEQUENCING 15

5.0. STUDENTS 18

5.1 ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS 18 5.2 ADMISSION TO REGULAR PROGRAM 18 5.3 ADMISSION TO CONTINUING EDUCATION PROGRAM 19 5.4 DEPARTMENT PLACEMENT 19 5.5 GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS 20 5.6 DEGREE NOMENCLATURE 20

APPENDIX 1 - MODULE HANDBOOK 21

- DISTRIBUTION OF SUBJECT CATEGORIES 22

- MODULE DISTRIBUTION 25

- GENERAL TIMETABLE 26

- STRUCTURE AND ECTS POINTS 27

- MODULE AND COURSE DESCRIPTIONS 28

APPENDIX 2 - CIVIL ENGINEERING PROFESSIONAL PROFILE 105

APPENDIX 3 - STAFF CVS 117

APPENDIX 4 - RESOURCES AND INFRASTRUCTURE PLANNING 139



1. INTRODUCTION

1.1 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, leadership and business skills. A Civil Engineer is

someone who practices all or part of this art.

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.

1.2 Background of the Civil Engineering Department

The diffusion of technology and knowledge is a salient feature in the technological

change, innovation and growth of the modern society. Much attention is being given

to the role of universities in the development of nations. Universities all over the world

are playing a crucial role in producing competent professionals who will be taking

responsibility of the country’s technology and resources. This goal of universities can

be further fostered by a strong link with the industries. A strong bond and relation



between universities and the industry helps not only in finding out immediate

solutions to prevailing challenges in the industry but also will help in producing all

rounded and sharp professionals who will later be important assets to the

development of the country.

The background for this proposed Civil Engineering curriculum emanates from two

important reasons; the current situation of our nation and the upgrading of the former

NCTTE to university level.

When we look at the current situation of our university, it is expanding very rapidly

horizontally as well as vertically. A number of new faculties have been opened and

the university is giving all to serve the nation at its best. As part of the university

community, Construction Technology department up to now has been only involved

in technology with the mandate of producing technical teachers for TVET schools.

Looking at the current status of the department, it has the potential to run an

Engineering program to produce technically skilled engineers who can play a great

role in fulfilling the standard requirements.

Hence the proposal for this curriculum of a Civil Engineering program is based on the

outcome of the study which justifies the capacity and potential of the department to

run Civil Engineering program.

The Construction Technology department experienced a surge in enrolment of

students in the regular as well the continuing program, which reveals the fact that the

department offers students not only the excellence in cutting-edge technological

knowledge and applications, but also in a multidisciplinary engineering background

for the career that our students have planned.

The interest and aspiration of our students motivated the department for dynamic and

positive changes in reshaping the department's objectives in education and research.

The department also has plans to motivate the students to participate in community

based extracurricular activities, and to help them contribute in societal problem

solving.



The graduates of the department have profound knowledge in basic science,

mathematics, social science besides the major studies of Civil Engineering

disciplines.

Civil Engineering plays an important role in the development of the country. Our

graduates are working all over the country in a variety of jobs.

The Civil Engineering Department of Adama University is expected to draw its

resources from Construction Technology department of the former NCTTE when the

College was established in 1993.

1.3 Programs of the Civil Engineering Department

The Faculty of Engineering is expected to offer students opportunities to pursue

academic programs in a variety of engineering fields. The Civil Engineering

Department will exert its level best effort to respond to the nation’s needs by revising

curricula, expanding undergraduate programs, and offering continuing education

programs. The Department of Civil Engineering will provide training for regular

undergraduate and continuing education programs leading to a B.Sc. degree in Civil

Engineering.

1.4 Professional Profile of the Graduates in Civil Engineering

The developed professional profile clearly indicates that Civil engineers need a good

grasp of mathematics and design, 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, the graduate from the Civil Engineering Department

has the following profile:

● Ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science and engineering.

● Ability to design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze and interpret

data.

● Ability to function on multi-disciplinary teams.

● Ability to identify, formulate, analyze, and solve engineering problems.

● Understand professional and ethical responsibility.

● Ability to communicate effectively.



● Broad education necessary to understand the impact of engineering solutions

in a global and societal context.

● Recognition of the need for, and an ability to engage in life-long learning.

● Knowledge of contemporary issues.

● Ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary

for engineering practice.

● Understanding and working knowledge of safety and environmental aspects

of civil engineering practices.

2 GOAL AND OBJECTIVES

2.1 Goal of the Department

The goal of the Department is to produce outstanding civil engineering graduates

prepared to become technological, managerial and public service leaders with keen

sense of ethical and social responsibility, and grounded in a holistic appreciation of

technology. The department is committed to providing a learning environment that

advances creative and critical thinking, a solid technical foundation, competence and

aptitude in information technology use, and sensitivity to environmental safety issues.

2.2 Objectives of the Department

This program is aimed at training manpower required for the realization of the

country’s untouched civil engineering works. Well qualified civil engineers with

adequate knowledge in the area of structural, highway and transportation,

geotechnical, environmental issues, and 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 that enables them to execute the following tasks:

♦ Undertake project identification, preliminary 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.

3 RATIONALE FOR THE CURRICULUM

3.1 General Rationale for the Curriculum

Accelerated Industrial Development is one of the Ethiopian government’s priorities in

seeking to overcome poverty by 2015 as part of the Millennium Development Goal

(MDG). Capacity Building – particularly in the engineering sector – has in turn been

identified as the key factor in achieving accelerated industrial development. Hence,

the Government through the Ministry of Capacity Building (MoCB) stated the need for

Reform in the Engineering sector.

Reform of the national engineering faculties and establishing new ones was

considered as one of the key areas of intervention because engineering studies at

Universities lay the ground for many aspects of industrial production in terms of

technology, production processes, technical management, etc. They provide the

human resources for Universities, other educational institutions, the public and

private sectors of the economy. They take part in technical innovation and adaptation

processes for and within industries. They also play important roles in the

development of Technical Vocational Education and Technology (TVET) curricula

and technical teacher training, not only with regard to the implementation of the

program, but also as opinion leaders by bridging the gap between future

requirements/innovation and the actual needs of successful companies concerning

their staffing requirements.

In response to the Government’s plea, the Engineering Capacity Building Program

(ECBP) under the MoCB initiated the University reform in July 2004 beginning with

the Faculty of Technology (FOT) at Addis Ababa University (AAU). In August 2006,

ECBP initiated similar reform programs in Engineering Faculties of regional

Universities, in which Adama University is one of the new Universities expected to

start a Faculty of Technology.



In addition to the Government’s priorities, the formal and informal feed-back that was

obtained by the engineering faculties nationwide also showed that there is a need for

reform in the training offered. There is a need for the students to acquire more

practical oriented training and problem-solving skills through research. Thus, the

students are expected to undertake internship on Industrial Training, so as to get the

practical exposure; Courses on Entrepreneurship and Humanities are also suggested

to be a good addition for the Graduates to be competent in the local or global market.

Moreover, the students should have a negotiation skill and be able to write a winning

proposal. The curriculum should also produce students who are ethical, law-abiding

and good leaders in the future. Lastly the new curriculum is required to meet

international standards and accreditation.

3.2 Specific Rationale for the Curriculum

The specific objectives for the Curriculum can be outlined as follows:

• The Training should be more practical,

• An internship (industry placement) should be mandatory,

• Excursions should be held more frequently,

• Hands-on workshop practice should be enhanced.

• The Graduate should have effective communication skills, and

• The curriculum should be accredited internationally.

3.3 Key Issues of the Curriculum

In view of the objective of providing more practical oriented training, the curriculum

has been devised to incorporate:

• mandatory internship (industry placement) to let the students be

exposed to some practical and industrial experience prior to the

completion of their studies.

• comprehensive and integrated civil engineering design projects at

different stages of the B.Sc. program. In the design projects, in addition

to conventional designs, students will extensively deal with Ethiopian

related problems such as design of low cost residential and public

buildings, low cost sanitation, micro dams, and so on.



• students will also be exposed to hands-on workshop practice and

frequent excursions to various construction sites at early stages of the

program.

Courses on Entrepreneurship have also been included. Modular system of courses

has also been utilized in the curriculum. Finally, the European Credit Transfer System

(ECTS) has also been used.

4 STRUCTURE OF THE B.Sc. STUDY IN CIVIL ENGINEERING

The structure of study for the curriculum is as shown on Table 1 and is common for

all departments in the Faculty of Engineering of Adama University. The new structure

of studies will consist of ten Semesters including one Semester of Internship. The

first semester is more of an Orientation Semester, whereby the students will be

motivated in order to have feelings of being an engineer through basic education and

hands-on workshop exercises. Following the orientation semester, the student will go

through 5 semesters of basic civil engineering studies. As shown in Table 1, the

Internship is proposed to take place at the end of the sixth semester following the

newly holistic exam. After successful completion of the internship, the student will

pursue 3 semesters of project studies and a B.Sc. thesis work.



Table 1: Structure of Studies.

BACHELOR

DEGREE

(B.Sc.)

Holistic

Examination

Thesis

Project

Studies

3 Semesters

Internship 1 Semester

Holistic

Examination

Basic

Studies

Civil

Engineering

Other Departments of

the Faculty of Engineering

5 Semesters

Orientation Orientation Semester 1 Semester

4.1 Academic Year

An Academic Year is specified in European calendar. It consists of two Semesters.

One semester comprises sixteen (16) weeks. One week means five working days,

i.e., from Monday to Friday. The First semester commences in September of every

year and ends in January whereas the second semester starts in February and ends



in June of the same Academic Year. An Academic Semester encompasses the

holidays and a semester vacation as well.

4.2 The European Credit Transfer System (ECTS)

The curriculum will seek accreditation based on international standards and will

employ the European Credit Transfer System (ECTS). ECTS was introduced in 1989

and is the only credit system which has been successfully tested and used across

Europe, especially following the Bologna Declaration of June 1999. ECTS is a

student-centered system based on the student workload required to achieve the

objectives of a program, objectives preferably specified in terms of the learning

outcomes and competences to be acquired. According to the European Commission

Education and Training Programs, ECTS is based on the principle that 60 credit

points measures the workload of a full-time student during one academic year. The

student workload of a full-time study program in Europe amounts in most cases to

around 1500-1800 hours per year and in those cases one credit stands for around 25

to 30 working hours. Student workload in ECTS consists of the time required to

complete all planned learning activities such as attending lectures, seminars,

independent and private study, preparation of projects and examinations.

4.3 Proposal for Orientation Semester

The curriculum begins with an orientation semester for all incoming students to the

faculty of engineering. The prime objective of the Orientation Semester is to help

incoming students comprehend the different fields of engineering and be able to

acquire useful orientations for their future career choices. During the assessment

year, the way will be paved for the students to begin building their future career. They

will be exposed to the interdisciplinary nature of the Engineering Profession. They will

take courses on general workshop practice in different fields of engineering,

mathematics, higher level English language, basic mechanics, and social sciences.

4.4 Proposal for Workshop Practice

In the civil engineering curriculum, special attention has been given to hand-on

practice. In the first semester (orientation semester) all pre-engineering students will



take an introduction to engineering skills course which largely is composed of general

workshop practice in construction, electrical, and mechanical engineering fields. In

addition to this, those students who decide to join the civil engineering department

(following the common orientation semester) will take detail construction workshop

practical courses in the second semester. The construction workshop includes

concrete, masonry, plumbing, and wood work practices.

The workshop practice is going to demand a very high amount of resources for

establishing a completely new building and all necessary equipments and facilities

taking into account the large number of students coming in the freshman year. The

workshop should be spacious enough for the students to move around while carrying

out hands-on exercises. New Technical Assistants should be employed. Cement,

wood, sand, gravel, pipes, bars should be available every year. In order to properly

handle the Workshop, it should have a separate budget.

4.5 Proposal for Internship

General

The Bachelor of Science (B.Sc) curriculum in civil engineering program requires a

one-semester internship (industry placement) after the successful completion of the

‘holistic examination’, i.e. usually during the 7th semester of the program. During the

internship, the daily and monthly working times follow the systems practiced in the

respective industry for the upper middle-level management. Specifically, they follow

the system practiced in the respective company that hosts the student. As a rule, the

entire internship period has to be spent in a single company; a change of company

during the internship period will only be permitted under extraordinary circumstances.

In such a case, the decision is with the Faculty Internship Coordinator. Also, the

faculty/department should assign a supervisor, probably an experienced lecturer from

within the faculty/department to pay assessment visits to a group of the students

during the internship period.

A seminar program, organized by the Faculty Internship Coordinator, will accompany

the internship semester. Participation in the seminar program is compulsory

(mandatory).



At the end of the internship, the student submits to the Faculty Internship Coordinator

a comprehensive report, duly endorsed by the student’s host company. The report is

assigned 30 ECTS. The required format and assessment of the report is detailed in

the Curriculum Handbook for civil engineering department. The report will be

assessed by specifically assigned university lecturers (internship program

evaluators).

Objectives

The internship program has the following objective(s):

• Expansion of knowledge and acquaintance with industry in the field of civil

engineering.

• Consolidation and deepening of existing knowledge in the civil engineering design

and construction industry.

• Participation in the development, manufacture and assembly of products typical for

the industry.

• Involvement in the planning, steering and management of the design &

construction processes.

• Hands-on training in practical skills typical for the industry. Typically, this would be

participation –individually or within a (task) group– in real assignments/projects,

which entail the application of knowledge and skills attained so far during the

studies at University –and aiming at developing special skills related to the

industrial practice– in one or several of the following fields (depending on the type

of industry and company profile):

- Design and construction

- Laboratory (quality monitoring) work

- Task management (labor management, logistics)

- Business management

- Marketing

-Establishment of linkages/collaborations between the industry and the students

on one hand and industries and faculty/department on the other hand.



Academic Requirements

The academic requirements for entry into the internship (industry-placement

semester) is the successful completion of the holistic examination, which

encompasses all parts of the study program completed until the end of the 6th

semester.

As indicated in the description of the Internship Module, the Internship programme

creates the opportunity for the students to familiarize themselves with the Industry.

The Committee proposes that an office within the faculty/department be established

with the mandate of organizing the Internship for the students. The office can be

given the name “Student Industrial Work Experience Scheme”.

The office should look for interested employers form the private and public sectors. It

should also create permanent contact with the Construction Industry. The private

sectors involve among others consulting offices and construction firms. The public

sector involves the Design Enterprises established in the Country. The duration of the

internship should be one semester and it must not necessarily carry any credits.

However, it should be mandatory.

4.6 Modules

As indicated in the Professional Profile of a Civil Engineer, the Graduate should have

exposure to various disciplines of the Civil Engineering profession. The Civil

Engineering Profession is varied and consists of different areas of specialization.

Hence, it is highly commendable to modularize the courses to make the training very

flexible, sizable and output-oriented.

A Module is defined here to be set of related courses in order to make the candidate

civil engineer achieve a particular specialization. According to ACQUIN (Accreditation,

Certification and Quality Assurance Institute) the duration of modules must be limited

to a time span of 1 to 2 semesters so that module contents can build upon each other

instead of being taught in parallel. Based on this approach, the curriculum committee

of the civil engineering department has proposed the 30 modules summarized in



section 4.7. The module characterization and the courses in each module are

summarized in the Module Handbook, which is given in section 6 of this curriculum.

All courses of the proposed curriculum are also characterized in this module

Handbook.

4.7 Distribution of Modules in the Civil Engineering Program

The modules will be distributed in such a way that the Graduate Profile requirements

are met. It is recommended that the core Civil Engineering Modules get coverage of

70 percent. Any one of the core modules shall not exceed 30 percent of the total

coverage.

Table 2. Distribution of Modules.

No. Module ECTS Remark

1 General Engineering Skill 15

2 Applied Mathematics 16

3 Advanced Math. & Computational Methods 10

4 Engineering Mechanics 16

Category I

General

Science &

Engineering

5 Social Sciences & Humanities 13

6 Communication 6

7 Entrepreneurship 4

Category II

Social

Sciences,

Communication

& Humanities

8 Surveying 10

9 Surveying Field Practice 3

Category III

Surveying

10 Theory of Structures 10

11 Reinforced Concrete 10

12 Steel & Timber 5

Category IV

Structural Eng.

13 Soil Mechanics & Engineering Geology 14

14 Foundation Engineering 10

Category V

Geotechnical

Eng.

15 Construction Materials & Building Construction 10

16 Architecture 3

Category VI

Architecture &

Building Tech.

17 Hydraulics 10

18 Open Channel Hydraulics 5

19 Hydrology 5

20 Hydraulic Structures 10

Category VII

Water & Envir.

Engineering



21 Irrigation 4

22 Water Supply & Drainage 10

23 Transport Engineering 5

24 Highway Engineering 10

Category VIII

Highway Eng.

25 Design Project 12 Category IX

Structural Eng.

26 Construction Management 15 Category X

Design Project

27 Electives 41*

Category XI

Electives

30 B.Sc. Thesis 15 Category XII

B.Sc. Thesis

* Out of 41 ECTS of Elective courses, the student will take only 12 to 15 ECTS.

4.8 Methods of Instruction

In addition to normal lecture based teaching, students will develop their skills and

knowledge through active learning in a variety of ways. Group work in laboratories

and design classes should be highly encouraged, since this will allow the students to

interact informally with lecturers, technical staff and postgraduate assistants if there

are any. Computer assisted learning should be introduced and be a feature of some

classes. Furthermore, use should be made of guided reading, self-paced learning,

and site visits. In summary, the Teaching Methodology comprises the following:

• Classroom lectures, duly supported by audio-visual aids, demonstrations and

distribution of notes pertaining to the subject, whenever possible or wherever

necessary,

• Laboratory experiments and design assignments,

• Instructional tours to appropriate establishments, construction sites, field

stations, factories etc.,

• Classroom discussions and lectures by renowned professionals,

• Enhanced use of modern computing facilities in the teaching-learning

environment.

4.9 Examination Methods

Most courses will be assessed by a combination of written examinations. Reports on

project work should also be part of the assessment metrics. The design activities



shall be assessed entirely by course work and this often shall include assessment of

oral presentations.

In the final year, students should be required to present their major group design by

means of a poster exhibition in a professional format as frequently adopted in

commercial practice and at technical conferences. Some students could also produce

animated computer graphics of their work if the necessary facilities are provided by

the Department.

According to the curriculum, in addition to regular quizzes, home works, and

assignments, the students will undertake two major exams for all the courses, the

first at the middle (Mid-semester Exam) and the second at the end of each semester

(Final Exam). Moreover, in the curriculum, the students will also undertake a holistic

kind of examinations, either written or oral, before they leave for their internship and

after they complete the B.Sc. thesis (i.e. before exit to practice).

4.10 Course Sequencing

All courses from the curricula will be offered at 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th and 5th year levels as

shown below.

Year I

Semester I Cr.Hr. CP

CENG 1101 Engineering Mechanics I (Statics) 3 6

MATH 131 Applied Mathematics I 4 5

MENG 1011 Engineering Drawing 3 6

FLEN 101 Sophomore English (writing skills) 3 4

PHIL 101 Logic 3 3

ECON 101 Introduction to Economics 3 3

ENGG 1101 Introduction to Engineering Skills 2 3

Total 21 30

Semester II Cr.Hr. CP

MENG 1062 Engineering Mechanics II (Dynamics) 3 5

MATH 132 Applied Mathematics II 4 6



CENG 1002 Strength of Materials 4 6

CENG 1108 Computer Programming 2 3

CENG 1104 Probability and Statistics 3 4

CENG 1008 Workshop Practice 1 3

GeED 101 Civic Education 3 3

Total 20 30

Year II

Semester I Cr.Hr. CP

MATH 231 Advanced Applied Mathematics III 4 7

CENG 2101 Numerical Methods 2 3

CENG 2301 Surveying I 3 5

CENG 2701 Hydraulics I 3 5

CENG 2403 Theory of Structures I 3 5

CENG 2601 Construction Materials 3 4

Total 18 30

Semester II Cr.Hr. CP

CENG 2802 Transport Engineering 3 5

CENG 2602 Building Construction 3 5

CENG 2302 Surveying II 3 5

CENG 2502 Soil Mechanics I 3 5

CENG 2702 Hydraulics II 3 5

CENG 2404 Theory of Structures II 3 5

Total 18 30

Year III

Semester I Cr.Hr. ECTS

CENG 3303∗ Surveying Field Practice 1 3

CENG 3405 Reinforced Concrete I 3 5

CENG 3503 Soil Mechanics II 3 5

CENG 3505 Engineering Geology 3 4

CENG 3705 Engineering Hydrology 3 5

∗

To be given during inter-semester break



CENG 3703 Open Channel Hydraulics 3 5

CENG 3803 Highway Engineering I 3 5

Total 19 31

Semester II Cr.Hr. ECTS

CENG 3406 Reinforced Concrete Structures II 3 5

CENG 3506 Foundation Engineering I 3 5

CENG 3202 Communication Skills 2 3

CENG 3804 Highway Engineering II 3 5

CENG 3604 Fundamentals of Architecture 2 3

CENG 3706 Hydraulic Structures I 3 5

CENG 3902 Integrated Civil Engineering Design I 2 6

Total 18 32

INTERNSHIP SEMESTER

Year IV


CENG 4408 Steel & Timber Structures 3 5

CENG 4508 Foundation Engineering II 3 5

CENG 4202 Technical Reports and Research

Methodology

2 3

CENG 4710 Water Supply & Urban Drainage 3 5

CENG 4708 Hydraulic Structures II 3 5

CENG 4702 Integrated Civil Engineering Design II 2 6

Total 16 32

Year V

Semester I Cr.Hr. ECTS

CENG 5101 Contract, Specification and Quantity Survey 3 5

CENG 5711 Water Treatment 3 5

CENG 5709 Irrigation Engineering 2 4

Elective 3 5

Elective 3 5



Elective 3 5

Total 17 29


CENG 5203 Entrepreneurship for Engineers 2 4

CENG 5000 B. Sc. Thesis 6 15

CENG 5102 Construction Management 3 5

CENG 5104 Construction Equipment 3 5

Total 14 29

Electives Cr.Hr. ECTS

CENG 5404 Environmental Engineering 2 4

CENG 5602 Water Resource Development 3 5

CENG 5604 Hydropower Development 2 4

CENG 5402 Sewage Treatment 3 5

CENG 5502 Theory of Structures III 3 5

CENG 5504 Reinforced Concrete Structure III 2 4

CENG 5501 Fundamentals of Bridge Design 3 5

CENG 5506 Structural Design 2 4

CENG 5303 Highway Engineering III 3 5

5 STUDENTS

5.1 Admission Requirements

Admissions to all regular undergraduate programs are processed through the

Ministry of Education (MoE) 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 Faculty’s Registrar office based on the criteria set by Adama University.

5.2 Admission to Regular Program

Students who have successfully completed the 10 plus 2 years preparatory

secondary education and have secured a minimum cutoff point with high scores

in Physics and Mathematics are eligible to join the regular undergraduate B.Sc.



degree program in civil engineering. This criterion is common to all departments

in the Faculty of Engineering.

Depending on available spaces, diploma graduates from TVET (Technical

Vocational Education and Training) in the fields of civil engineering will be

admitted based on grades on competitive basis.

Applicants with a minimum cutoff point and with high scores in Physics and

Mathematics in foreign countries examinations equivalent to the 10+2

preparatory program are also eligible. The equivalence is determined by

department.

5.3 Admission to Continuing Education Program

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 diploma graduates from an engineering faculty, TVET or

similar recognized college in the fields of civil engineering with a minimum cutoff

point 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:

a) has served the University for a minimum of 5 consecutive years.

b) meets the minimum admission requirement set for the program.

c) obtain letter of recommendation from the Business & Development Vice

President.

d) signs an undertaking to serve the University after graduation, at least two

years of service for one complete year of study.

5.4 Department Placement

After successful completion of the orientation semester, students will choose

academic departments according to their desired field of study. In view of the

high number of applicants, admission to the civil engineering department is



usually on competitive basis based on academic performance. 20% of the total

available places shall be reserved for females in addition to their right to

compete in the 80% places.

5.5 Graduation Requirements

Students must take and pass all the required courses to satisfy the requirements

for graduation. The total number of credit points required for graduation with the

Degrees of Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering is about 300 ECTS,

including the 30 ECTS mandatory internship (industry placement).

5.6 Degree Nomenclature

After successful completion of all the requirements a student graduating from

the Civil Engineering department will be entitled to earn a degree in:



Appendix 1

MODULE HANDBOOK

- Distribution of Subject Categories

- Module Distribution

- General Timetable

- Structure and ECTS Points

- Module and Course Descriptions



Adama University, Faculty of Engineering

Category Distribution - B.Sc. in Civil Engineering

Surveying

4%

Structural Engineering

8%

Geotechnical Engineering

8%Internship

10%

Architecture & Building

Technology

4%

Water & Environmental

Engineering

15%

Road & Transport Engineering

5%

Design Project

4%

Construction Management

5%

Electives

5%

Bachelor Thesis

5%

Social Sc., Comm. and Humanities

8%

General Science and Engineering

19%













Module Characterization



Module Name General Engineering Skill Module Number 1 Rationale and objective of the module

The objective of this module is to offer an introduction to the basic engineering skills in the field of Civil Engineering. In general students will develop ability to use and apply the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering practice.

Total ECTS of the module 15 Courses of the Module Course Number

Course Name ECTS

GEng 1101 Introduction to Engineering Skills 3 MENG 1011 Workshop Practice & Excursion 3 CENG 1011 Engineering Drawing 6 CENG 1108 Computer Programming 3



Module Name Applied Mathematics Module Number 2 Rationale and objective of the module

The primary objective of the module is to equip the student with number of fundamental theories and techniques of mathematical science useful in engineering. Besides, the student will learn the fundamental theories of probability and statistics.

Total ECTS of the module 16

Courses of the Module Course Number

Course Name ECTS

MATH 131 Applied Mathematics I 6 MATH 132 Applied Mathematics II 6 CENG 1104 Probability & Statistics 4





Module Name Advanced Mathematics & Computational Methods Module Number 3 Rationale and objective of the module

Students will learn and understand advanced mathematics techniques and be able to plan, analyze, and write computer programs for numerical methods and basic engineering applications.



Course Name ECTS

MATH 231 Advanced Mathematics 7 CENG 2101 Numerical Methods 3



Module Name Engineering Mechanics Module Number 4 Rationale and objective of the module

Students shall learn to apply the equilibrium condition and understand the method of sections and its application in the determination of stress resultant in sections for simple and composite statically determinate systems. Students shall also be able to solve problems involving simple frictional phenomena, and master working principles of fixed systems.



Course Name ECTS

CENG 1101 Engineering Mech. I (Statics) 5 MENG 1062 Engineering Mech. II (Dynamics) 5 CENG 1102 Strength of Materials 6





Module Name Social Sciences & Humanities Module Number 5 Rationale and objective of the module

The objective of this module is to offer higher level English language studies, equip students with efficient reasoning and economic analysis skills, and help students develop democratic and ethical behaviors.



Course Name ECTS

FLEN 101 Sophomore English 4 PHIL 101 Reasoning skill 3 ECON 101 Introduction to Economics 3

GeED 101 Civic & Ethical Education 3



Module Name Communication Module Number 6 Rationale and objective of the module

The objective of this module is to equip students with written and oral skills needed for their studies, and in their working life later on. The module aims to improve the students' ability to interact and communicate effectively with people they live and work with. Besides students will acquire the skills necessary to prepare and write reports and to present the findings to an audience.


Course Name ECTS

CENG 3202 Communication Skill 3 CENG 4202 Tech. Report & Research Methods 3





Module Name Entrepreneurship Module Number 7 Rationale and objective of the module

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.



Course Name ECTS

CENG 5203 Entrepreneurship for Engineers 4



Module Name Surveying Module Number 8 Rationale and objective of the module

The module attempts to make the students aware of the classical methods of surveying and engineering measurements as well as the state-of-the-art technologies using surveying, mapping and Global Positioning System (GIS).



Course Name ECTS

CENG 2301 Surveying I 5 CENG 2302 Surveying II 5





Module Name Surveying Filed Practice Module Number 9 Rationale and objective of the module

In this module students learn how measurements are used in civil engineering and will apply surveying techniques for measuring distances, angles, areas, volumes, and curves used in civil engineering. In general students will exercise in the field to plan, design and layout Civil Engineering projects such as roadways, water and sewer lines, storm water facilities, and building foundations.



Course Name ECTS

CENG 3303 Surveying Field Practice 3



Module Name Theory of Structures Module Number 10 Rationale and objective of the module

Students will demonstrate structural analysis of determinate and indeterminate systems using classical and numerical techniques.



Course Name ECTS

CENG 2403 Theory of Structures I 5 CENG 2404 Theory of Structures II 5





Module Name Reinforced Concrete Module Number 11 Rationale and objective of the module

Students will learn and utilize their knowledge/skills in the analysis and design of reinforced concrete structures.



Course Name ECTS

CENG 3405 Reinforced Concrete Structures I 5 CENG 3406 Reinforced Concrete Structures II 5



Module Name Steel & Timber Module Number 12 Rationale and objective of the module

Students will learn and utilize their knowledge/skills in the analysis and design of steel and timber structures.



Course Name ECTS

CENG 4408 Steel & Timber Structures 5





Module Name Soil Mechanics and Engineering Geology Module Number 13 Rationale and objective of the module

The objective of this module is to offer introduction to the field of geotechnical engineering, and to provide understanding of the basic soil and rock behaviour through experience with common soil laboratory testing procedures. This background should enable the students to solve several classical problems in civil engineering problems related to material behaviours – soils and rocks.



Course Name ECTS

CENG 2502 Soil Mechanics I 5 CENG 3503 Soil Mechanics II 5 CENG 3505 Engineering Geology 4



Module Name Foundation Engineering Module Number 14 Rationale and objective of the module

Students will learn and utilize their knowledge/skills in foundation analysis and design in civil engineering.


Course Name ECTS

CENG 3506 Foundation Engineering I 5 CENG 4508 Foundation Engineering II 5





Module Name Construction Materials & Building Construction Module Number 15 Rationale and objective of the module

The objective of this module is to prepare students with basic knowledge and practical prospective of construction materials, building construction practice, and quality control.



Course Name ECTS

CENG 2601 Construction Materials 5 CENG 2602 Building Construction 5



Module Name Architecture Module Number 16 Rationale and objective of the module

Students will learn the fundamentals of architecture and will appreciate the importance and interdisciplinary ideas behind architectural and civil engineering planning.



Course Name ECTS

CENG 3604 Fundamental of Architecture 3





Module Name Hydraulics Module Number 17 Rationale and objective of the module

Students will learn the principles and techniques of fluid mechanics and hydraulics and their applications in civil engineering design and analysis.


Course Name ECTS

CENG 2701* Hydraulics I 5 CENG 2702 Hydraulics II 5



Module Name Open Channel Hydraulics Module Number 18 Rationale and objective of the module

The students shall learn the basic principle of flow through open-channels and different types of water-surface-profiles. The students shall demonstrate an ability to apply flow energy principles and be able to determine water surface profile of open channel flows.



Course Name ECTS

CENG 3703 Open Channel Hydraulics 5





Module Name Hydrology Module Number 19 Rationale and objective of the module

Students will understand the concepts of hydrologic analysis and design in civil engineering.



Course Name ECTS

CENG 3705 Engineering Hydrology 5



Module Name Hydraulic Structures Module Number 20 Rationale and objective of the module

Students will learn and utilize technology in the analysis and design of hydraulic structures.



Course Name ECTS

CENG 3706 Hydraulics Structure I 5 CENG 4708 Hydraulics Structure II 5





Module Name Irrigation Module Number 21 Rationale and objective of the module

Students will learn and utilize technology in the analysis and design of irrigation systems.



Course Name ECTS

CENG 5709 Irrigation Engineering 4



Module Name Water Supply & Drainage Module Number 22 Rationale and objective of the module

Students will incorporate and utilize their knowledge/skills in sanitary systems analysis and design.



Course Name ECTS

CENG 4710 Water Supply & Urban Drainage 5 CENG 5711 Water Treatment 5





Module Name Transport Engineering Module Number 23 Rationale and objective of the module

Students will be able to utilize their knowledge/skills to analyze and design transportation systems.



Course Name ECTS

CENG 2802 Transport Engineering 5



Module Name Highway Engineering Module Number 24 Rationale and objective of the module

Students will develop and apply concepts of geometric design for rural and urban highways, incorporate and utilize technology in pavement analysis and design and acquire basic knowledge and practical prospective of highway materials, and construction practice.



Course Name ECTS

CENG 3803 Highway Engineering I 5 CENG 3804 Highway Engineering II 5





Module Name Design Project Module Number 25 Rationale and objective of the module

Students will acquire knowledge and experience of the principles and techniques of civil engineering project design.



Course Name ECTS

CENG 3902 Integrated Civil Engineering Design I 6 CENG 4902 Integrated Civil Engineering Design II 6



Module Name Construction Management Module Number 26 Rationale and objective of the module

The objective of the module is to introduce students to the discipline of construction management theories and help understand the legal concepts relevant to construction contracts and management of construction conflict and resolution of disputes.



Course Name ECTS

CENG 5101 Contract, Specification & Quantity Survey 5 CENG 5102 Construction Management 5 CENG 5104 Construction Equipment 5





Module Name Elective (Water & Environmental Engineering) Module Number 27 Rationale and objective of the module

The objective of this module is to introduce the student to advanced and specialized areas of water and environmental engineering. Students interested in pursuing their future career and working on B.Sc. thesis in the areas of water and environmental engineering will particularly benefit from this module.


Course Name ECTS

CENG 5111 Water Resources Development 5 CENG 5112 Hydropower Development 4 CENG 5113 Sewage Treatment 5

CENG 5114 Environmental Engineering 4



Module Name Elective (Structural Engineering) Module Number 28

Rationale and objective of the module

The objective of this module is to equip the student with advanced and specialized techniques in structural analyses and design. Students interested in pursuing their future career & working on B.Sc. thesis in the areas of structural engineering will particularly benefit from this module.


Course Name ECTS

CENG 5115 Fundamentals of Bridge Design 5 CENG 5116 Theory of Structures III 5



CENG 5117 Reinforced Concrete Design III 4 CENG 5118 Structural Design 4



Module Name Elective (Highway Engineering) Module Number 29 Rationale and objective of the module

The objective of this module is to introduce the student to advanced and specialized areas of highway engineering. Students interested in pursuing their future career and working on B.Sc. thesis in the areas of road and transport engineering will particularly benefit from this module.



Course Name ECTS

CENG 5119 Highway Engineering III 5



Module Name B.Sc. Thesis Module Number 30 Rationale and objective of the module

In the Bachelor’s studies program, the student has to complete an interdisciplinary project work. The project work shall be concluded with a written report. Each participant will give a presentation describing their involvement in the project.

Total ECTS of the module 15 Courses of the Module

Course Number

Course Name ECTS

CENG 5122 B.Sc. Thesis 15



5.7 Course Characterization



Course Number ENGG 1101 Course Title Introduction to Engineering Skills

Degree Program B.Sc. in Civil Engineering Module General Engineering Skills Module Coordinator N.N. Lecturer N.N. ECTS Credits 3 Contact Hours (per week) Let. 1, Lab. 3 Course Objectives & Competences to be Acquired

To introduce students to the concepts and field of engineering as a whole. Explain the different types of engineering profession. Students shall also learn basic and general workshop practice in different fields of engineering.

Course Description/Course Contents ● Overview of different fields of engineering:

- Chemical - Civil - Construction Tech.& Management - Electrical & Computer - Mechanical - Urban and Regional Planning.

● Basic workshop practice: - construction (plumbing, concrete,

masonry, woodwork). - electrical (soldering, wiring, basic

installation) - mechanical (welding, bench work)

Pre-requisites None

Semester 1 Status of Course Compulsory

Teaching & Learning Methods Lectures, workshop practice Assessment/Evaluation & Grading System - individual workshop practice projects–

100% Attendance Requirements - 80% during lecture.

- 100% during workshop practice. Literature 1. Landis, Raymond B., Studying

Engineering, 2nd Edition, Discovery Press, Burbank, CA, 2001.

2. Department lecture notes.





Course Number CENG 1106 Course Title Workshop Practice and Excursion Degree Program B.Sc. in Civil Engineering

Module General Engineering Skills Module Coordinator N.N.

Lecturer N.N. ECTS Credits 3

Contact Hours (per week) Lecture 1, Lab. 3 Course Objectives & Competences to be Acquired

Students shall learn detailed workshop practice and skills in the field of construction and shall be able to produce some components.

Course Description/Course Contents - Plumbing - Woodwork - Concrete - Plastering - Masonry - Basic electrical installation

Pre-requisites ENGG 1101

Semester 2 Status of Course Compulsory Teaching & Learning Methods lectures, lab. exercices Assessment/Evaluation & Grading System - individual workshop practice projects–

100% Attendance Requirements - 100% during workshop practice. Literature - workshop practice manual





Course Number MENG 1011 Course Title Engineering Drawing Degree Program B.Sc. in Civil Engineering

Module General Engineering Skills Module Coordinator N.N.



At the end of the course, students shall master:

• Different types of projection techniques.

• Sketching multi-view drawings.

• Pictorial drawings of given multi-view drawings.

• Sketching auxiliary and sectional views.

• Finding intersection lines of different geometries & development of surfaces.

Course Description/Course Contents • Theory of projections.

• Multi-view drawings.

• Pictorial drawings.

• Auxiliary views.

• Sectional views.

• Intersection and development.

Pre-requisites None Semester 1 Status of Course Compulsory

Teaching & Learning Methods - lecture, tutorial, exercices, assignement, project

Assessment/Evaluation & Grading System - Assignment and class work 40% - Final Examination 60%

Attendance Requirements - Minimum of 75% during lecture. - 100% attendance during practical work session.

Literature 1. French, Engineering Drawing and Graphic Technology.

2. Luzader, Engineering Drawing. 3. Spencer, Technical Drawing.





Course Number CENG 1108 Course Title Computer Programming Degree Program B.Sc. in Civil Engineering

Module General Engineering Skill Module Coordinator N.N. Lecturer N.N.

ECTS Credits 3 Contact Hours (per week) Lecture 1, Lab. 3 Course Objectives & Competences to be Acquired

Students shall learn:

• Number representation in computers.

• Fundamental programming concepts

• Data types.

• Program control statements.

• Intrinsic and user-defined subprograms.

• How to program in some languages such as FORTRAN, C.

Course Description/Course Contents • Introduction to computers: hardware, software.

• Number representation in computers: fixed and floating–point numbers.

• Fundamental programming concepts: program organization, modularity in programming, algorithms, flow charts.

• Data types: intrinsic and user-defined data types, variables, initialization, assignment statements, control statements, loops.

• Input and output statements; files for input and output.

• Intrinsic and user-defined subprograms.

• Possible language: FORTRAN (latest version) or C.

Pre-requisites None Semester 4 Status of Course Compulsory Teaching & Learning Methods lectures, tutorial, lab. exercices Assessment/Evaluation & Grading System - Assignment and Mid Exam 40%

- Final Examination 60% Attendance Requirements - Minimum of 75% during lecture.

- 100% attendance during practical work session.

Literature 1.





Course Number MATH 131

Course Title Applied Mathematics I Degree Program B.Sc. in Civil Engineering

Module Applied Mathematics Module Coordinator N.N. Lecturer N.N. ECTS Credits 6


Students shall understand the principles of vector and scalars, definition and operation of matrices & determinants, basics of limit and continuity, basic rules of derivatives & their applications, integrals, integration techniques and their application in volume, arc length, and surface area determination.

Course Description/Course Contents • Vectors and vector spaces

• Matrices and determinants

• Limit and continuity

• Derivatives and application of derivatives

• Integration

• Application of Integrals

Pre-requisites None Semester 1

Status of Course Compulsory Teaching & Learning Methods - lectures, class works, assignments Assessment/Evaluation & Grading System - Assignment and Mid Exam 40%

- Final Examination 60%

Attendance Requirements - Minimum of 75% during lectures - 100% during practical exercises &

tutorials. Literature 1. R. Ellis: Calculus with Analytic

Geometry 2. S.Lang: Linear Algebra 3. Demissu Gemeda: An Introduction to

Linear ALGEBRA 4. E.W. Swokowski: Calculus 5. J. Stewart, Calculus






Course Title Applied Mathematics II Degree Program B.Sc. in Civil Engineering

Module Applied Mathematics Module Coordinator N.N.



Students shall understand the principles of sequence and series, definition and operation of power series, principles of Fourier series, calculus of differential equations, and integral calculus of functions of several variables.

Course Description/Course Contents • Sequence and Series

• Power Series

• Fourier Series

• Differential Calculus of Functions of Several Variables

• Integral Calculus of Functions of Several Variables

Pre-requisites MATH 131


Teaching & Learning Methods - lectures, class works, assignments Assessment/Evaluation & Grading System - Assignment and Mid Exam 40%

- Final Examination 60% Attendance Requirements - Minimum of 75% during lectures

- 100% during practical exercises & tutorials.

Literature 1. Robert Ellis and Denny Gulick: Calculus with Analytic Geometry

2. Johnson and Kiokemeister: Calculus with Analytic Geometry

3. Erwin Kreyszig: Advanced Engineering Mathematics





Course Number CENG 1104

Course Title Probability & Statistics Degree Program B.Sc. in Civil Engineering

Module Applied Mathematics Module Coordinator N.N.



The student shall master the fundamentals of probability and statistics theories.

Course Description/Course Contents • Introduction to probability theory.

• Random variables and random distribution.

• Discrete and continuous density functions.

• Bivariate distribution.

• Introduction to statistics.

• Frequency distributions.

• Measures of central distribution and dispersion.

• Regression and correlation coefficients. Pre-requisites Semester 3 Status of Course Compulsory Teaching & Learning Methods - lectures, class works, assignments

Assessment/Evaluation & Grading System - Assignment and Mid Exam 40% - Final Examination 60%


tutorials. Literature 1.






Course Title Advanced Mathematics Degree Program B.Sc. in Civil Engineering

Module Advanced Math. & Comp. Methods Module Coordinator N.N.



Course Description/Course Contents

Pre-requisites MATH 132 Semester 3




Literature 1.






Course Title Numerical Methods Degree Program B.Sc. in Civil Engineering

Module Advanced Math. & Comp. Methods Module Coordinator N.N.



Students shall learn basics of mathematical modelling, different numerical methods for determination of roots of equations, fundamentals of linear algebraic equations, least square regressions and interpolation methods, numerical differentiation and integration, and solving ordinary differential equations numerically.

Course Description/Course Contents • Mathematical Modelling

• Roots of Equations

• Linear Algebraic Equations

• Curve Fitting

• Numerical Differentiation and Integration

• Numerical Solution ff ODE Pre-requisites CENG 2001 Semester 4 Status of Course Compulsory Teaching & Learning Methods - lectures, class works, assignments



tutorials.

Literature 1. Chapra C.S. and Canale P.R., “Numerical Methods for Engineers with Programming and Software Application”

2.






Course Title Engineering Mechanics I (Statics) Degree Program B.Sc. in Civil Engineering

Module Engineering Mechanics Module Coordinator N.N.



Course Description/Course Contents • Resultants of coplanar and non - coplanar force systems.

• Equations of equilibrium for coplanar and non - coplanar force systems.

• Equilibrium of simple structures: trusses, beams, frames and machines.

• Axial force, shear force and bending moment diagrams for beams and simple frames.

• Properties of surfaces - centroid, moment and product of inertia of bodies and areas.

• Static friction.

Pre-requisites None Semester 1 Status of Course Compulsory Teaching & Learning Methods - lectures, class works, assignments Assessment/Evaluation & Grading System - Assignment and Mid Exam 40%



Literature 1. Meriam, J.L. and Kraige, L.G., Engineering mechanics.

2.





Course Number MENG 1062

Course Title Engineering Mech. II (Dynamics) Degree Program B.Sc. in Civil Engineering




Students shall understand basic principles governing motion of objects, appropriate physical models representing physical systems, appropriate coordinate system & analysis of motion variables, and deriving equation of motion relating forces acting and resulting motion.

Course Description/Course Contents • Introduction basic concepts and equations motion.

• Kinematics of particles.

• Kinetics of particles.

• Kinematics of rigid bodies.

• Kinetics of rigid bodies.

Pre-requisites CENG 1101 Semester 2 Status of Course Compulsory Teaching & Learning Methods - lectures, class works, assignments Assessment/Evaluation & Grading System - Assignment and Mid Exam 40%



Literature 1. Meriam, J.L. and Kraige, L.G., Engineering mechanics.

2. Hibbler R.C., Engineering Mechanics. 3. Beer, P. Mechanics for engineers. 4. Best, C.L., Analytical mechanics for

engineers






Course Title Strength of Materials Degree Program B.Sc. in Civil Engineering




Students shall understand fundamentals of internal forces, actions and stresses, theories of deformation and strain, torsion induced stresses & deformations, stresses in beams, and structural connections.

Course Description/Course Contents • Internal Action and Stresses

• Deformation and Straind

• Torsion

• Stress in Beams

• Structural Connections




Literature 1. Dellelgn Teshome, Strength of Materials

2. E.P.Popoy, 2nd edition, Mechanics of Materials

3. F. L. Singer and A. Pytel, Strength of Materials by, 3rd edition.

4. A. Higdon, Mechanics of Materials, 3rd edition.

5. N. Willems, etal., Strength of Materials 6. J. N. Cernica., Strength of Materials





Course Number FLEN 101

Course Title Sophomore English Degree Program B.Sc. in Civil Engineering

Module Social Sciences & Humanities

Module Coordinator N.N.


Contact Hours (per week) 2 Course Objectives & Competences to be Acquired

The student will develop advanced writing skills with emphases is given to paragraph development employing definition, exemplification, classification, cause and effect as well as comparison and contrast methods. Besides, the student will learn the four forms of discourse, i.e. descriptive, narrative, expository and argumentative.

Course Description/Course Contents Pre-requisites None Semester 1 Status of Course Compulsory Teaching & Learning Methods - lectures, class works, assignments Assessment/Evaluation & Grading System - Assignment and Mid Exam 40%


Attendance Requirements - Minimum of 75% during lectures Literature 1.





Course Number PHIL 101

Course Title Logic (Reasoning Skills) Degree Program B.Sc. in Civil Engineering





Course Description/Course Contents



- Final Examination 60% Attendance Requirements - Minimum of 75% during lectures Literature 1.





Course Number ECON 101

Course Title Introduction to Economics Degree Program B.Sc. in Civil Engineering





The student shall learn the fundamentals of:

• economics and economy,

• national income, employment and fiscal policy,

• money, banking and monetary policy,

• macro economics,

• microeconomics and product markets. Course Description/Course Contents Pre-requisites None Semester 1 Status of Course Compulsory Teaching & Learning Methods - lectures, class works, assignments Assessment/Evaluation & Grading System - Assignment and Mid Exam 40%






Course Number GeED 101

Course Title Civic & Ethical Education Degree Program B.Sc. in Civil Engineering





Students shall learn about:

• Essence and origins of the state and Government

• The concept of citizens and citizenship

• Origins, essence and forms of constitution

• The ideas of Morality, Ethics and Civic virtues

Course Description/Course Contents • State, Government and Citizenship

• Learning about Constitutions

• Constitutional experience in Ethiopia

• Morality, Ethics and Civic virtues









Course Title Communication Skill Degree Program B.Sc. in Civil Engineering

Module Communication Module Coordinator N.N.



Students shall develop:

• Good communication skills.

• Verbal and non-verbal communication skill.

• Communicating skills useful at work.

• Leadership, participation and conflict management skills.

• Basic skill-sets of a manager.

• Listening skill.

• Oral presentation and public speech skills.

Course Description/Course Contents • Understanding communication.

• Communication channels and self communication.

• Verbal and non-verbal communication. Communicating at work.

• Group leadership, participation and conflict management.

• Basic skill-sets of a manager.

• Listening skill.

• Oral presentation of project outcome and public speech.

Pre-requisites None




Literature 1.





Course Number CENG 4202 Course Title Tech. Report & Research Methods Degree Program B.Sc. in Civil Engineering

Module Communication Module Coordinator N.N. Lecturer N.N.

ECTS Credits 3 Contact Hours (per week) 1 Course Objectives & Competences to be Acquired

Students shall develop good technical report and paper/thesis writing skills, analysis and data interpretation techniques, and research methodologies.

Course Description/Course Contents • Historical development.

• General features of a report.

• Editing and style in technical Report Writing.

• Creating Effective documents.

• Technical report as a specialized branch of communication.

• Types of reports.

• Visual displays and presentations.

• The nature of research.

• Research Methods.

• Data Collection.

• Analysis and interpretation of data.

• The Research report. Pre-requisites None

Semester 8 Status of Course Compulsory Teaching & Learning Methods - lectures, class works, assignments Assessment/Evaluation & Grading System - Assignment and Mid Exam 40%






Course Number CENG 5203 Course Title Entrepreneurship for Engineers Degree Program B.Sc. in Civil Engineering

Module Entrepreneurship Module Coordinator N.N. Lecturer N.N.


Students shall learn and understand market identification and assessment techniques, new business idea development, fundamentals of finance & marketing, intellectual property protection, soliciting funding, and successful business partnership.

Course Description/Course Contents • What it takes to be an entrepreneur

• How to assess markets to identify new opportunities

• How to value a new business idea

• Fundamentals of Finance

• Fundamentals of Marketing

• How to protect intellectual property

• How to put together a successful business plan

• How to solicit funding

• How to hire and grow a start-up business

• How to partner for success Pre-requisites None Semester 10 Status of Course Compulsory



Literature 1.





Course Number CENG 2301 Course Title Surveying I Degree Program B.Sc. in Civil Engineering Module Surveying Module Coordinator N.N. Lecturer N.N.


Students shall learn theory and field work in construction and land surveying and be able to demonstrate basic familiarity and use of surveying equipments and ability to prepare field book records.

Course Description/Course Contents • Introduction to surveying.

• Types of survey and systems of reference.

• Measurement of horizontal and vertical angles.

• Leveling.

• Optical distance measurement.

• Electromagnetic distance measurement.

• Total station survey.

• Traverses.

• Triangulation.

• Theory of errors and basic principle of adjustment.

• Filed practice.

Pre-requisites None Semester 3 Status of Course Compulsory Teaching & Learning Methods - lectures, class works, assignments Assessment/Evaluation & Grading System - Assignment and Mid Exam 40%








Course Number CENG 3302 Course Title Surveying II Degree Program B.Sc. in Civil Engineering Module Surveying Module Coordinator N.N. Lecturer N.N.


Students shall learn basic theories of contours and digital terrain model and be able to demonstrate an ability to produce field topographic maps. The students shall also understand the fundamentals of engineering survey, GPS, topographic survey, photogrametry, GIS and remote sensing.

Course Description/Course Contents • Contour lines and Digital Terrain Model

• Engineering surveys and setting out

• GPS surveying

• Topographic surveys and mapping

• Principles of photogramery

• GIS

• Introduction to remote serving

• Field practice. Pre-requisites CENG 3301 Semester 4

Status of Course Compulsory Teaching & Learning Methods - lectures, class works, assignments








Course Number CENG 3303 Course Title Surveying Filed Practice Degree Program B.Sc. in Civil Engineering Module Surveying Module Coordinator N.N. Lecturer N.N.


Students shall demonstrate basic application of surveying techniques for measuring distances, angles, areas, volumes, and curves. In general students will exercise in the field to plan, design and layout Civil Engineering projects such as roadways, water and sewer lines, storm water facilities, and building foundations.

Course Description/Course Contents • Field practice. Pre-requisites CENG 3301 Semester 5

Status of Course Compulsory Teaching & Learning Methods - lectures, field work, projects

Assessment/Evaluation & Grading System - group & individual field projects – 100% Attendance Requirements - Minimum of 75% during lectures


Literature 1.





Course Number CENG 2403 Course Title Theory of Structures I Degree Program B.Sc. in Civil Engineering Module Theory of Structures Module Coordinator N.N. Lecturer N.N. ECTS Credits 5 Contact Hours (per week) Lecture 2, Lab. 3 Course Objectives & Competences to be Acquired

The student shall learn the fundamentals of stability of structures and shall be able to determine deflection of beams using different methods. Additionally, the student shall demonstrate familiarity with the techniques used for the analysis of continuous beams.

Course Description/Course Contents • Statical determinacy and stability of structures.

• Loads on structures.

• Influence lines for determinate structures.

• Deflection of structures.

• Direct integration.

• Area – moment.

• Conjugate beam.

• Virtual work.

• Graphical multiplication.

• Castigliano's theorem.

• Maxwell-Betti law of reciprocal deflections.

• Method of consistent deformations.

Pre-requisites CENG 1101 Semester 3




tutorials. Literature 1. Mechanics of Materials, Popov E.P.





Course Number CENG 2404 Course Title Theory of Structures II Degree Program B.Sc. in Civil Engineering Module Theory of Structures Module Coordinator N.N. Lecturer N.N. ECTS Credits 5 Contact Hours (per week) Lecture 2, Lab. 3 Course Objectives & Competences to be Acquired

The student shall learn the fundamentals of kinematical indeterminacy of structures; slope deflection for prismatic and non-prismatic members; and cross and Kani methods of moment distribution. The student shall also demonstrate familiarity with computer oriented techniques used for the analysis of structures.

Course Description/Course Contents • Kinematic indeterminacy of structures

• Slope deflection for prismatic and non-prismatic members.

• Cross and Kani method of moment distribution.

• Influence lines for indeterminate structures.

• Introduction to computer oriented structural analysis.

Pre-requisites CENG 2403 Semester 4 Status of Course Compulsory Teaching & Learning Methods - lectures, class works, assignments



tutorials.

Literature 1. Nigussie Tebedge, Statically Indeterminate Structural Analysis.

2. Chu-Kia Wang, Statically Indeterminate Structures






Course Title Reinforced Concrete I

Degree Program B.Sc. in Civil Engineering

Module Reinforced Concrete


Lecturer N.N.

ECTS Credits 5

Contact Hours (per week) Lecture 2, Lab. 3

Course Objectives & Competences to be Acquired

The student shall be able to:

• master the principles of limit states criteria

• master calculations for simple beams under tension, compression, shear, bending and torsion

• master the principles of reinforced concrete and construction

• dimension reinforced concrete structural members

• understand Ethiopian Building Code Standards

Course Description/Course Contents • Mechanics of reinforced concrete.

• Limit State Design (LSD) method.

• Ethiopian Building Code Standards 2.

• Strength and mechanical properties of concrete and reinforcing steel.

• Rectangular and T - beams under flexure. Doubly reinforced beams.

• Detailing of flexural reinforcement.

• Design Aids.

• Shear in beams - truss model. Bond, anchorage and development length.

• Effect of shear on bar forces and location of bar cut off points.

• Detailing of shear reinforcement.

• Serviceability - elastic analysis of beam sections, cracking, moment - curvature relationship, deflections.

Pre-requisites CENG 2404

Semester 5

Status of Course Compulsory

Teaching & Learning Methods - lectures, class works, assignments


Attendance Requirements - Minimum of 75% during lectures - 100% during practical exercises & tutorials.

Literature 1. James Macgregor, Reinforced Concrete Mechanics and Design

2. Ethiopian Building Code Standards-2 (EBCS-2 1995) – Structural Use of Concrete

3. Neilson, Design of Concrete Structures





Course Number CENG 3406 Course Title Reinforced Concrete II Degree Program B.Sc. in Civil Engineering Module Reinforced Concrete Module Coordinator N.N.



The students will learn how to:

• calculate the stress resultant of surface structures using linear-elastic methods

• master the principles of complying with the limit states of serviceability

• gain sound knowledge of reinforcement for steel-reinforced beams in ordinary building construction.

• solve dimensioning and design problems for ordinary building construction

• master the principles of building execution for concrete and reinforced concrete structural members.

Course Description/Course Contents • Continuous beams.

• One way solid and ribbed slabs.

• Rotation capacity, plastic moment redistribution.

• Torsion - truss model.

• Two-way slab systems - two-way beam supported slabs, flat slabs.

• Short columns - combined axial force and bending, interaction diagrams, biaxial bending.

• Design aids.

• Slender columns. Pre-requisites CENG 3405 Semester 6 Status of Course Compulsory




Literature 1. James Macgregor, Reinforced Concrete Mechanics and Design

2. Neilson, Design of Concrete Structures





Course Number CENG 4408 Course Title Steel & Timber Structures Degree Program B.Sc. in Civil Engineering

Module Steel and Timber Module Coordinator N.N.



The student shall:

• learn to calculate effects, internal forces and load limits for steel and wood structures

• for rolled steel beams, to be able to design and perform verification calculations for simple welded and bolted joints and connections

• in timber structures, to master calculations for members under tension and compression as well as for bending members made out of solid wood and gluelam

• perform calculations related to joints using nails, bolts and rod screws

Course Description/Course Contents • Mechanical properties of structural steel.

• Structural shapes.

• The welding process.

• Structural bolts.

• Ethiopian Building Code

• Standards for design of steel structures.

• Tension and compression members.

• Beams.

• Plate girders.

• Beam columns.

• Structural connections.

• Design of built up steel members.

• Physical and mechanical properties of timber.

• Ethiopian Building Code Standards for design of timber








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Course Number CENG 2502 Course Title Soil Mechanics I

Degree Program B.Sc. in Civil Engineering Module Soil Mechanics and Engineering

Geology Module Coordinator N.N. Lecturer N.N.

ECTS Credits 5 Contact Hours (per week) Lecture 2, Lab. 3



• describe and classify soils, d

• determine the rate of flow of water through soils

• calculate stresses in soils from external loads and determine effective stresses.

• calculate flow and pore water pressure under and within earth structures

• determine the stability of simple geotechnical systems subjected to two dimensional flow of water.

• calculate one-dimensional consolidation settlement and time rate of settlement.

Course Description/Course Contents • Physical Characteristics of Soils

• One-Dimensional Flow of Water through Soils

• Stresses, Strains, and Elastic Deformations of Soils

• Two-Dimensional Flow of Water Through Soils

• One-dimensional Consolidation Settlement of Fine Soils

• Laboratory tests: specific gravity, grain size analysis, Atterberg limits, permeability, 1D consolidation.

Pre-requisites CENG 1101 and CENG 1104 Semester 4




Literature 1. Budhu M., Soil Mechanics and Foundations, Wiley and Sons.

2. Cernica, J. N., Geotechnical



Engineering - Soil Mechanics, Wiley and sons.

3. Teferra, A. & Mesfin, L., Soil Mechanics, AAU



Course Number CENG 2503 Course Title Soil Mechanics II Degree Program B.Sc. in Civil Engineering Module Soil Mechanics and Engineering

Geology Module Coordinator N.N. Lecturer N.N. ECTS Credits 5 Contact Hours (per week) Lecture 2, Lab. 3 Course Objectives & Competences to be Acquired


• Understand and determine shear strength of soils.

• estimate bearing capacity of soils.

• estimate lateral earth pressure on earth retaining structures.

• how to calculate stability of slopes. Course Description/Course Contents • Shear Strength of Soils.

• Bearing Capacity of Shallow Foundations

• Lateral Earth Pressure

• Slope Stability

• Laboratory Tests: Direct Shear Test, Unconfined Compression Test , Triaxial Compression Test, Shear Vane Test.






Literature 1. Budhu M., Soil Mechanics and Foundations, Wiley and Sons.

2. Cernica, J. N., Geotechnical Engineering - Soil Mechanics, Wiley and sons.

3. Teferra, A. & Mesfin, L., Soil Mechanics, AAU





Course Number CENG 3505 Course Title Engineering Geology Degree Program B.Sc. in Civil Engineering Module Soil Mechanics and Engineering

Geology Module Coordinator N.N. Lecturer N.N. ECTS Credits 5 Contact Hours (per week) Lecture 2, Lab. 3


The student shall learn the fundamentals of applied geology and importance of geology in civil engineering design.

Course Description/Course Contents • Introduction: The earth & its interior, Geology & its applied branch, Importance of geology in Civil Engineering.

• Minerals & rocks: Classification & types of minerals, rock forming minerals, types of rocks.

• Geologic structures and their effect on structures: Folds, faults and joints.

• Weathering and its implication: physical, chemical, biological weathering.

• Earthquake and seismic design: Causes & classification of earthquakes, Effects of earthquakes, precautionary measures.

• Geological investigation: Phases and methods of investigation, geological considerations in structures (dams, reservoirs, tunnels, road &bridges, buildings)





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Course Number CENG 3506 Course Title Foundation Engineering I Degree Program B.Sc. in Civil Engineering

Module Foundation Engineering Module Coordinator N.N.




• plan a geotechnical site investigation program.

• design different types of shallow foundations.

• design earth retaining walls.

Course Description/Course Contents • Site exploration: purpose, plan and methods of soil explorations, evaluation of field tests data.

• Types of foundations and their selection.

• Introduction to Ethiopia standards and other standards in foundations area.

• Design of shallow foundations: isolated or spread footings, combined footings, strap or cantilevered footings, mat foundations, eccentrically and inclined loaded foundations.

• Analysis and design of retaining structures: conventional retaining walls, introduction to soil reinforcement techniques, sheet pile walls.

Pre-requisites CENG 2503, ERSC 2505

Semester 6 Status of Course Compulsory Teaching & Learning Methods - lectures, class works, assignments Assessment/Evaluation & Grading System - Assignment and Mid Exam 40%



Literature 1. Bowles, J. E., Foundation Analysis and Design, McGraw-Hill.

2. Das, B. M., Principles of Foundation Engineering, PWS pub. Co.

3. Tefera, A., Foundation Engineering, AAU.





Course Number CENG 3508 Course Title Foundation Engineering II Degree Program B.Sc. in Civil Engineering

Module Foundation Engineering Module Coordinator N.N.


Contact Hours (per week) Lecture 2, Lab. 3



• design deep foundations such as piles and pile raft foundations.

• understand & interpret the behaviour of expansive soils and be able to design foundations on expansive soils.

• understand the environmental issues in geotechnical engineering.

Course Description/Course Contents • Pile foundations: classification, properties, pile capacity, negative skin friction, pile group, pile caps, batter piles, laterally loaded piles.

• Introduction to piled raft foundations.

• Cofferdams and caissons (short exposure).

• Introduction to foundations of expansive soils: characteristics of expansive soils, Physical properties of expansive soils, mechanisms of swelling, methods of preventing heave damage, investigation of cracked buildings in expansive soil areas and the remedial measures.

• Environmental issues in soil mechanics and foundation areas: interference of retaining structures on the environments, effects of burrow and fill sites on the environment, effects of sanitary fill sites on the environment.





tutorials.



Literature 1. Bowles, J. E., Foundation Analysis and Design, McGraw-Hill.

2. Das, B. M., Principles of Foundation Engineering, PWS pub. Co.

3. Tefera, A., Foundation Engineering, AAU.



Course Number CENG 2601 Course Title Construction Materials Degree Program B.Sc. in Civil Engineering Module Construction Mat. & Bld.

Construction Module Coordinator N.N. Lecturer N.N. ECTS Credits 5 Contact Hours (per week) Lecture 2, Lab. 3 Course Objectives & Competences to be Acquired

The student shall become familiar with the composition and structure of important construction materials and be able to solve simple chemical equations and know the most important properties of gasses and liquids as well as the most important chemical and biological agents responsible for the degradation of materials. The student shall learn the evaluation criteria for construction materials and their significance. Additionally, the student shall be able to relate the applications of metallic materials based on their properties.

Course Description/Course Contents • Classification of construction materials

• Mechanical properties of construction materials

• Nature and performance of materials under load

• Cementing materials

• Production and use of lime, gypsum and cement

• Types and properties of cement

• Mortar, concrete, concrete making materials and mix design

• Fresh and hardened concrete properties

• Curing techniques

• Concrete admixtures

• Metals in constructions

• Properties of steel and aluminium alloys

• Timber and timber products

• Clay and clay products

• Building blocks & building stones.








Literature 1. Abebe Dinku, Construction Materials



Course Number CENG 2602 Course Title Building Construction

Degree Program B.Sc. in Civil Engineering Module Construction Mat. & Bld.

Construction Module Coordinator N.N. Lecturer N.N. ECTS Credits 5 Contact Hours (per week) Lecture 2, Lab. 3


The student shall:

• learn the fundamentals of building construction

• learn the fundamentals of elementary frame designs for concrete structures

• learn the important applications of building with glass and plastics

• gain an overview of construction typologies

• master the skills of freehand sketching

• be able to create 2D drawings using CAD

Course Description/Course Contents • Building classification

• Functional planning of buildings

• Building drawings

• Soils investigations

• Foundations, walls, floors, stair-cases, doors and windows

• Roofs; arches and lintels;

• Finishing, sanitary systems

• Timber, reinforced concrete and steel framed Structures

• Prefabricated building systems

• Shell and dome structures

• Damp-prevention

• Scaffolding and formwork. Pre-requisites CENG 2401











Course Title Fundamental of Architecture Degree Program B.Sc. in Civil Engineering Module Architecture Module Coordinator N.N. Lecturer N.N.

ECTS Credits 3 Contact Hours (per week) Lecture 1, Lab. 3


Course Description/Course Contents • Definition: space and function

• Construction and structure as related to architecture

• Aesthetics

• Climate and site conditions

• Architectural drawings

• Structural drawings and Reinforcement scheduling

• Sanitary drawing

• Electrical installation drawing Pre-requisites MENG 1001, CENG 3103

Semester 6 Status of Course Compulsory Teaching & Learning Methods - lectures, class works, assignments



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Course Title Hydraulics I Degree Program B.Sc. in Civil Engineering Module Hydraulics

Module Coordinator N.N. Lecturer N.N.


Students shall learn the fundamental concepts of fluid mechanics and be able to understand the basic laws of physical science which govern the mechanics of fluid flow.

Course Description/Course Contents • Properties of fluids.

• Hydrostatics: Euler´s basic equation, relative equilibrium.

• Hydrostatic forces on plane and curved surfaces.

• Tensile stress in pipes.

• Buoyancy and stability of floating bodies.

• Kinematics of fluid flow.

• Flow-net analysis.

• Continuity and Bernoulli´s equations.

• Impulse and momentum principle and its applications.

• Boundary layer theory: concepts, growth, energy and momentum thickness, laminar sub-layer.

Pre-requisites CENG 1101 and MATH 231B Semester 3 Status of Course Compulsory




Literature 1. Victor L.Streeter, Benjamine Wylie E and Keith W Bedford, Fluid Mechanics, 9th edition, McGraw Hill.

2. Douglas J F, Gasoriek J M, John Swaffield and Lynne Jack, Fluid Mechanics 5th edition, Prentice Hall.






Course Title Hydraulics II

Degree Program B.Sc. in Civil Engineering Module Hydraulics Module Coordinator N.N.



Students shall learn the fundamental principles & assumptions involved in pipe flow, flow through turbines and pumps, and dimensional analysis & model studies.

Course Description/Course Contents • Conduit flow: Laminar and Turbulent flow in Pipes; Losses in pipes; Gradient Lines; Pipes in series & parallel pipes; Branching of pipes; Analysis of Pipe-Networks.

• Water hammer: Instantaneous & Gradual closure of valves.

• Hydraulic Machines: Pumps, Turbines

• Dimensional Analysis and Model-Studies: Dimensional Homogeneity, Raleigh’s Method of Dimensional Analysis, Buckingham- Theorem, Similitude, Laws of Similarities.




Literature 1. Victor L.Streeter, Benjamine Wylie E and Keith W Bedford, Fluid Mechanics, 9th edition, McGraw Hill.

2. Douglas J F, Gasoriek J M, John Swaffield and Lynne Jack, Fluid Mechanics, 5th edition, Prentice Hall.

3. Munson, B.R, Young, D F, Okiishi, T H, Fundamentals of Fluid Mechanics, 3rd edition, Wiley and Sons.






Course Title Open Channel Hydraulics

Degree Program B.Sc. in Civil Engineering Module Open Channel Hydraulics

Module Coordinator N.N. Lecturer N.N. ECTS Credits 5


The students shall learn the basic principle of flow through open-channels and different types of water-surface-profiles. The students shall demonstrate an ability to apply flow energy principles and be able to determine water surface profile of open channel flows.

Course Description/Course Contents • Types of Open-Channel Flow:

• Uniform Flow:

• Critical Flow:

• Rapidly-varied-flow:

• Gradually varied flow:

• Flow over spill-ways and through the passage under the sluice-gates.

• Introduction to Unsteady flow and Aerated flow.




tutorials.

Literature 1. Terry W.Sturon, Open Channel Hydraulics, McGraw Hill.

2. Osman A. A., Open Channel Hydraulics, Butterworth- Heinemann.

3. Hubert Chanson, Hydraulics of Open Channel Flow, 11th edition, Butterworth- Heinemann.






Course Title Engineering Hydrology

Degree Program B.Sc. in Civil Engineering Module Hydrology



The students shall be able to understand global hydrologic cycle, interaction between different hydrologic phases, how to measure different phases of hydrologic cycle and how to to interpret hydrological data.

Course Description/Course Contents • Basic hydrological concepts: the hydrologic cycle.

• Precipitation, Evaporation and sediment stream flow: factors affecting, measurement.

• Arial rainfall estimation, Intensity-Duration-Frequency curves, and runoff: stage-discharge relations, rating curves.

• Hydrographs, Unit hydrographs, S-hydrographs, Synthetic UH, flow-duration curves.

• Processing of hydrological data, frequency analysis of floods.

• Flood routing through reservoirs and river channels.

• Spillway design flood estimation.

• Estimation of reservoir capacity.

• Groundwater: occurrence and movement, Darcy’s law, determination of ground water flow parameters, hydraulics of wells.




Literature 1. Ven Te Chow, Engineering Hydrology. 2.






Course Title Hydraulics Structure I

Degree Program B.Sc. in Civil Engineering Module Hydraulic Structures



The students shall learn and understand the fundamental of theories of design and analysis of dams & other water barrier structures.

Course Description/Course Contents • Classification of hydraulic structures.

• Location and selection of appropriate type of dam and spillway.

• Data collection.

• Foundations of dams and their treatment.

• Design and stability analysis of dams: gravity dams, earth dams, rock-fill dams, arch and buttress dams.

• Design and hydraulic calculation of spillways: ogee spillway, siphon spillway, shaft spillway and side channel spillway, Spillway crest gates.

• Terminal structures.

• Outlet and intake structures.

• Methods of stream diversion during construction.

Pre-requisites CENG 2705, CENG 2503 Semester 6 Status of Course Compulsory Teaching & Learning Methods - lectures, class works, assignments



Literature 1. P.Novak, A.I.B.Moffat, and C.Nallan, Hydraulic structures, 3rd edition, Taylor and Francis

2. Walter.O.Wunderlich, Hydraulic structures: Probabilistic approaches to maintenance. Publisher: American Society of Civil Engineer)

3. F.Yazdandoost and Jalal Attari, Hydraulics of Dams and River Structures, Taylor and Francis

4. William P. Creager, Engineering for Dams –Vol-I (New Edition), Hesperides Press






Course Title Hydraulics Structure II

Degree Program B.Sc. in Civil Engineering

Module Hydraulic Structures Module Coordinator N.N.



The students shall learn and 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.

Course Description/Course Contents • River Morphology: cross-sectional index, meandering index, development process of alluvial streams, self adjustment of cross sections.

• Design of riverbanks and bed erosion protection works

• Flood protection methods: dykes, flood diversion structures, storage ponds, etc.

• Diversion structures: type & design.

• Seepage: critical exit gradient, Lane's theory of weighted creep length, Khosla's theory of seepage, flow nets, causes of failure by piping and uplift, safety against uplift and piping.

• Silt exclusion devices: silt excluder, silt ejector.







Literature 1. P.Novak, A.I.B.Moffat, and C.Nallan, Hydraulic structures, 3rd edition, Taylor and Francis

2. Walter.O.Wunderlich, Hydraulic structures: Probabilistic approaches to maintenance. Publisher: American Society of Civil Engineer)

3. F.Yazdandoost and Jalal Attari, Hydraulics of Dams and River Structures, Taylor and Francis

4. William P. Creager, Engineering for Dams –Vol-I (New Edition), Hesperides Press




Course Title Irrigation Engineering Degree Program B.Sc. in Civil Engineering

Module Irrigation Module Coordinator N.N.



Students shall learn the fundamental concepts of irrigation engineering and the relationship between soil, water and plant, optimization of water for irrigation and the design criteria for irrigation canals.

Course Description/Course Contents • Feasibility studies of irrigation projects.

• Soil-Plant-Water relationship

• Land grading and field layout.

• Water application techniques: irrigation methods, irrigation efficiency.

• Salt problems in irrigated agriculture: saline and alkaline soils, quality of irrigation water, water logging and land reclamation process.

• Water conveyance and control: irrigation distribution systems, methods of water measurement and related hydraulic structures.

• Design and construction of subsurface drainage: drain materials and layout, filter design.

• Operation of irrigation systems: irrigation frequency








Literature 1. M. G. Bos, D.J. Mmolden, m.A.S Burton, Irrigation and Drainage Performance Assessment: Practical guidelines

2. S. K. Garg Irrigation Engineering and Hydraulic Structures For Civil Engineering Degree Students.

3. B. A Etcheverry, Irrigation practice and irrigation engineering: Part 1, use of irrigation water and irrigation practice of Dams and River Structures, Taylor and Francis




Course Title Water Supply & Urban Drainage

Degree Program B.Sc. in Civil Engineering Module Water Supply & Drainage

Module Coordinator N.N. Lecturer N.N. ECTS Credits 5 Contact Hours (per week) Lecture 2, Lab. 3 Course Objectives & Competences to be Acquired

The students shall:

• learn the basic principles of planning, design and construction of water supply and sewerage systems.

• be able to explain the objectives of water supply and sewerage systems.

• enumerate factors considered in the planning of water supply and sewerage systems

• design the different components of a water supply systems & design sewerage systems.

Course Description/Course Contents • Demand for Water: quantity & sources of water, surface water abstraction

• Design of wells

• Collection and distribution of water

• Pipelines and appurtenances, pumping.

• Plumbing Water supply and drainage of buildings

• Quantity of Sanitary sewage.

• Quantity of storm water and urban drainage

• Hydraulics of sewers.

• Design of sewer systems.

• Organization and Administration of water supply and sewer projects.








Literature 1. Tesfaye Nigussie, Elements of water supply Engineering.

2. M.Hammar, Water and Wastewater Technology.

3. E.W.Steel, Water Supply and Sewerage Degree Students.

4. A.C. Panchdhari, Water Supply and Sanitary Installation




Course Title Water Treatment Degree Program B.Sc. in Civil Engineering Module Water Supply & Drainage Module Coordinator N.N. Lecturer N.N. ECTS Credits 5 Contact Hours (per week) Lecture 2, Lab. 3 Course Objectives & Competences to be Acquired

The objective of the course is to provide students a general knowledge on water purification methods. Successful students in this course will be able to analyse water quality, describe water quality standards for various purposes, and design water treatment units for various purposes.

Course Description/Course Contents • Water quality: impurities of water. Physical, chemical and biological examination of water.

• Drinking waters standards.

• Water quality and health.

• Conventional methods of water treatment: sedimentation: coagulation/flocculation, filtration, disinfection.

• Industrial water quality requirements: water softening,

• Iron and Manganese removal, water conditioning.

• Advances in water treatment: roughing, multi stage filtration






Literature 1. Terence J.McGhee, Water Supply and Sewerage. McGraw –Hill

2. D Barnes, PJ Bliss, BW Gould & HR Vallentine, Water and Wastewater Engineering Systems, Pitman Press.

3. Roland L.D. Roste. 1997, Theory and Practice of Water and Wastewater Treatment. Jonn Wiley and Sons.

4. Howard S. Peavy et al., Environmental Engineering. McGraw –Hill



Course Number CENG 2802 Course Title Transport Engineering Degree Program B.Sc. in Civil Engineering Module Transport Engineering


Students will be able to plan, analyze, and design the basic elements of an integrated surface transportation system.

Course Description/Course Contents • Introduction to transport systems:

• Transport planning: elements of transport planning, urban transport planning, and evaluating transport alternatives.

• Driver, pedestrian, vehicle, and road characteristics.

• Traffic engineering studies: spot speed studies, volume studies, travel time and delay studies, parking studies and road traffic safety.

• Fundamental principles of traffic flow: traffic flow elements, and flow-density relationships.

• Traffic-control devices and systems: traffic signs, pavement markings and islands, and traffic signals.

• Highway capacity: level of service, capacity of highways, and intersections.








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Course Number CENG 3803 Course Title Highway Engineering I Degree Program B.Sc. in Civil Engineering Module Highway Engineering


Students will be able to develop and apply concepts of geometric design for rural and urban roads and highways.

Course Description/Course Contents • Highway route selection: factors to be considered in highway route selection, steps in highway route surveys.

• Functional classification systems of highways.

• Geometric design of highways: Design controls and criteria;

• Highway cross-section elements – lane and shoulders, sidewalks, medians, and pedestrian crossings;

• Elements of geometric design – sight distance, horizontal alignment: design of circular and transition curves; vertical alignment: grade selection and design of vertical curves; combinations of horizontal and vertical alignment; Intersections and interchanges.

• Drainage and drainage structures: surface and subsurface drainage facilities. Earthwork quantities and mass-haul diagram.

Pre-requisites CENG 2301 and CENG 2802 Semester 5






tutorials. Literature 5. Hickerson, Route Surveys and Design

6. Wright, Highway Engineering. 7. Y.H. Huang, Pavement Analysis &

Design




Course Title Highway Engineering II Degree Program B.Sc. in Civil Engineering

Module Highway Engineering Module Coordinator N.N. Lecturer N.N.

ECTS Credits 5


Prepare students with basic knowledge and practical prospective of highway materials, construction practice, and quality control.

Course Description/Course Contents • 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.

• 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







Literature 1. E.J. Yoder & M.W. Witczak, Principles of Pavement Design.

2. Y.H. Huang, Pavement Analysis & Design 3. Wright, Highway Engineering. 4. N.J. Garber & L.A. Hoel, Traffic & Highway

Engineering.



Course Number CENG 3902 Course Title Integrated Civil Engineering Design I

Degree Program B.Sc. in Civil Engineering Module Design Project Module Coordinator N.N.



Students will perform a comprehensive design project using a team approach requiring interaction with practitioners development of a team project report and a formal presentation.

Course Description/Course Contents • Students will perform an integrated project.

Pre-requisites Previous modules Semester 6 Status of Course Compulsory




Literature 1.





Course Number CENG 4904 Course Title Integrated Civil Engineering Design II Degree Program B.Sc. in Civil Engineering Module Design Project Module Coordinator N.N.



Students will perform a comprehensive design project using a team approach requiring interaction with practitioners development of a team project report and a formal presentation.

Course Description/Course Contents • Students will perform an integrated project.

Pre-requisites Previous modules, CENG 3902 Semester 8 Status of Course Compulsory Teaching & Learning Methods - lectures, class works, assignments Assessment/Evaluation & Grading System - Assignment and Mid Exam 40%



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Course Number CENG 5101 Course Title Contract, Specification & Quantity

Survey Degree Program B.Sc. in Civil Engineering Module Construction Management Module Coordinator N.N. Lecturer N.N.

ECTS Credits 5 Contact Hours (per week) Lecture 2, Tutorial 3


Course Description/Course Contents • 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, Tender appraisal,

• Types of specifications, Specification writing,

• Quantity surveying: material take off preparation and writing of bill of quantities;

• Project cost estimation; site supervision; measurement and value of work.

Pre-requisites Semester 9 Status of Course Compulsory Teaching & Learning Methods - lectures, class works, assignments Assessment/Evaluation & Grading System - Assignment and Mid Exam 40%



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Course Number CENG 5102 Course Title Construction Management Degree Program B.Sc. in Civil Engineering Module Construction Management Module Coordinator N.N.


Contact Hours (per week) Lecture 2, Tutorial 3 Course Objectives & Competences to be Acquired

Course Description/Course Contents • Construction in the national economy;

• Parties in construction industry;

• Construction and consulting organizations;

• Design and construction procedure of public projects;

• Preparation of TOR;

• Project management and planning techniques;

• Financial project appraisal and cash-flow analysis;

• Personnel management; Site organizations; Insurance in construction industry;

• Individual/Group term paper preparation and presentation..

Pre-requisites Semester 10 Status of Course Compulsory




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Course Number CENG 5104 Course Title Construction Equipment Degree Program B.Sc. in Civil Engineering Module Construction Management Module Coordinator N.N.


Contact Hours (per week) Lecture 2,Tutorial 3 Course Objectives & Competences to be Acquired

Course Description/Course Contents • Types of construction equipment;

• Compressors and pumps;

• Equipment for earth work:

• Trenching, dredging and tunnelling equipment,

• Power excavators and cranes; Foundation equipment Concreting equipment;

• Compactors and paving equipment; Aggregate production equipment;

• Choosing construction equipment;

• Construction equipment schedule,

• Management of construction equipment:

• Finance, maintenance, safety.

Pre-requisites Semester 10 Status of Course Compulsory Teaching & Learning Methods - lectures, class works, assignments Assessment/Evaluation & Grading System - Assignment and Mid Exam 40%









Course Title Water Resources Development Degree Program B.Sc. in Civil Engineering Module Electives (Water Resources

Engineering) Module Coordinator N.N. Lecturer N.N. ECTS Credits 5

Contact Hours (per week) Lecture 2, Lab 3 Course Objectives & Competences to be Acquired

Course Description/Course Contents • Assessment of surface and sub-surface water resources and their development: potential: quantity, quality, spatial and temporal distribution. Concepts of integrated river basin management and basin master plan.

• Planning of water resources projects: technical, Economics, environmental, legal and social aspects. Single and multi-purpose projects.

• Sustainability of water resources development.

• Planning and operation tools: optimization methods - linear programming (simplex method), dynamic programming, deterministic models of watershed hydrology.

• Project formulation: reconnaissance, pre-feasibility, and feasibility studies, final design.

• Trans-boundary water issues: water sharing,

• Environmental impact assessment.. Pre-requisites CENG 2701, CENG 2705 Semester 9

Status of Course Elective Teaching & Learning Methods - lectures, class works, assignments



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Course Title Hydropower Development Degree Program B.Sc. in Civil Engineering Module Electives (Water Resources

Engineering) Module Coordinator N.N. Lecturer N.N. ECTS Credits 4


Course Description/Course Contents • Assessment of surface and sub-surface water resources and their development: potential: quantity, quality, spatial and temporal distribution. Concepts of integrated river basin management and basin master plan.

• Planning of water resources projects: technical, Economics, environmental, legal and social aspects. Single and multi-purpose projects.

• Sustainability of water resources development.

• Planning and operation tools: optimization methods - linear programming (simplex method), dynamic programming, deterministic models of watershed hydrology.

• Project formulation: reconnaissance, pre-feasibility, and feasibility studies, final design.

• Trans-boundary water issues: water sharing,

• Environmental impact assessment.. Pre-requisites CENG 3708 Semester 9

Status of Course Elective Teaching & Learning Methods - lectures, class works, assignments



tutorials.

Literature 1.






Course Title Sewage Treatment Degree Program B.Sc. in Civil Engineering Module Electives (Water Resources

Engineering) Module Coordinator N.N. Lecturer N.N. ECTS Credits 5 Contact Hours (per week) Lecture 2, Lab 3 Course Objectives & Competences to be Acquired

Course Description/Course Contents • Wastewater characteristics:

• Examination of Wastewater.

• Wastewater treatment objectives and methods.

• Design of facilities for Physical, Chemical and Biological treatment processes.

• Effluent disposal and water pollution control.

• Sludge treatment and disposal methods.

• On- site sanitation systems: design, construction and performance of pit latrines, septic tanks.


Semester 9 Status of Course Elective




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Course Title Environmental Engineering Degree Program B.Sc. in Civil Engineering Module Electives I (Water Resources

Engineering) Module Coordinator N.N. Lecturer N.N. ECTS Credits 4 Contact Hours (per week) Lecture 1, Lab 3 Course Objectives & Competences to be Acquired

Course Description/Course Contents • Major environmental problems and their relation to human activity and development.

• Aspects of environmental policies and legislation.

• Sources and causes of water, land, food, and air pollution and their control.

• Urbanization and its impact on the environment. Issues and strategies of environmental protection.

• Quantities and composition of solid wastes.

• Methods of solid waste treatment (land filling, incineration, composting, etc.).

• Handling of hazardous waste. Aspects of solid waste management.

• Environmental impact assessment.

Pre-requisites Semester 9 Status of Course Elective Teaching & Learning Methods - lectures, class works, assignments Assessment/Evaluation & Grading System - Assignment and Mid Exam 40%



Literature 1.





Course Number CENG 5115 Course Title Fundamentals of Bridge Design Degree Program B.Sc. in Civil Engineering Module Electives (Structural Engineering) Module Coordinator N.N. Lecturer N.N. ECTS Credits 5 Contact Hours (per week) Lecture 2, Lab 3 Course Objectives & Competences to be Acquired

Course Description/Course Contents • Data collection, site selection and span determination for bridges.

• Types of bridges: Reinforced concrete (slab, girder, frame), arch, cable stayed and suspension.

• Selection of bridge type. Geometry of bridges (length, cross-section).

• Bridge Loading. AASHTO standard.

• Design of Reinforced Concrete and Steel girder bridges.

• Bearings and railings.

• Culverts and low level water crossings.


Status of Course Elective Teaching & Learning Methods - lectures, class works, assignments Assessment/Evaluation & Grading System - Assignment and Mid Exam 40%



Literature 1.






Course Title Theory of Structures III Degree Program B.Sc. in Civil Engineering Module Electives (Structural Engineering) Module Coordinator N.N. Lecturer N.N. ECTS Credits 5 Contact Hours (per week) Lecture 2, Lab 3


Course Description/Course Contents • 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, 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

Pre-requisites CENG 2404 Semester 9 Status of Course Elective




Literature 1. 1. Weaver & Gere, Matrix Analysis of Framed Structures.

2. McGuire & Gallagaher, Matrix Structural Analysis.

3. West & Geschwindner, Fundamentals of Structural Analysis.





Course Number CENG 5117 Course Title Reinforced Concrete Design III Degree Program B.Sc. in Civil Engineering Module Electives II (Structural Engineering) Module Coordinator N.N.



The student will be introduced to special structural elements, yield line theory of slabs, and fundamental theories of pre-stressed concrete structures.

Course Description/Course Contents • Special structural elements - hunched beams, deep beams, curved beams, walls and corbels.

• Introduction to yield line theory for slabs.

• Introduction to pre-stressed concrete and water retaining structures.

• Bunkers and silos.

Pre-requisites CENG 3406 Semester 9 Status of Course Elective




Literature 1.





Course Number CENG 5118 Course Title Structural Design Degree Program B.Sc. in Civil Engineering Module Electives II (Structural Engineering) Module Coordinator N.N.



The student will be introduced to lateral loading, Ethiopian Building Code Standards for lateral loading, Plastic analysis of frames, Composite steel – concrete structures, elastic stability theory and detailing and connections.

Course Description/Course Contents • Wind loads, earthquake loads,

• Ethiopian Building Code Standards for wind and earthquake loads.

• Lateral load-resisting systems in buildings.

• Stable arrangement of structural systems and distribution of lateral loads.

• Plastic analysis for framed structures (plastic hinge and plastic zone theory). Simple strip method for slabs.

• Composite steel – concrete structures.

• Introduction to elastic stability theory.

• Detailing and connections. Pre-requisites CENG 3406





Literature 1. E.J.O. Brien & Dixon, Reinforced and Pre-stressed Concrete

2. J.M. Mac Gregor, Reinforced Concrete: Mechanics and Design






Course Title Highway Engineering III Degree Program B.Sc. in Civil Engineering

Module Electives (Highway Engineering) Module Coordinator N.N.

Lecturer N.N. ECTS Credits 5 Contact Hours (per week) Lecture 2, Lab 3


Course Description/Course Contents • Road Construction:- earthwork operations and equipment; construction of sub-bases, bases, and low-cost surfaces; and high-type bituminous pavements.

• Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation:- surface condition survey: surface distresses, roughness and friction; structural condition; routine and periodic maintenance of pavement structures and gravel roads, roadsides, drainage structures, traffic control and safety devices; and design of overlays.

• Introduction to pavement management system.

• Labor based method of road construction and maintenance: basic concepts of technology choice; technical and economic feasibility of labor based method; social and economic benefits of labor based method.






Literature 1.






Course Title B.Sc. Thesis Degree Program B.Sc. in Civil Engineering

Module B.Sc. Thesis Module Coordinator N.N.

Lecturer N.N. ECTS Credits 4 Contact Hours (per week) Lecture 1


• In the Bachelor’s studies program, the student has to complete an interdisciplinary project work. The project work shall be concluded with a written report. Each participant will give a presentation describing their involvement in the project.

Course Description/Course Contents • An interdisciplinary project work. Pre-requisites Previous Modulus Semester 10


Assessment/Evaluation & Grading System - written report 60%

- hold an oral presentation of their work 40%

Attendance Requirements - 100% during practical exercises & tutorials.

Literature 1.



Appendix 2

CIVIL ENGINEERING PROFESSIONAL PROFILE

Introduction Great civilizations such as the Romans, Egyptians and Maya — all were able to

develop building techniques and systems to support life. Today, civilization relies

more than ever on teams of inventive people to design, build and maintain the

sophisticated environment that we see in this modern world. 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.

According to the London based global membership organization – the Institute of

Civil Engineers (ICE) – Civil Engineering is defined as "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, teamworking, leadership and business skills. A Civil Engineer is someone

who practices all or part of this art."

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.



Civil Engineering is an important and learned profession, which is achieved through

academic education at recognized institution. Competence can be developed and

enriched by extended experience. It is a profession practiced in civil works

development projects with direct and vital impact on the livelihood of the community.

Civil engineering has played a critical role in the development of basic infrastructure

for the common good and the public. Civil engineers were actively involved in the

design of buildings, in developing better water supplies, municipal sewer systems, in

improving agriculture through water resource development and in the rapid and

dramatic changes in transportation systems, etc.

Ethiopia has been practicing different engineering activities for the development of

the country. Early civil engineering expresses itself in various parts of the country

through different structures like the magnificent Rock hewn churches in Lalibela,

Axum obelisk, etc. In recent years, the government and the private sector had been

involved with a number of civil works. Different private buildings, public infrastructures

and other related activities came in to practice, but the existing realities show that the

results of the different engineering construction activities are not going on as per the

need and the quality demand of the country. Different works are executed at lower

quality but with higher cost.

Civil engineering plays a vital role in the overall development of the country. The

planning, design and execution of structures and infrastructures in the country are

mainly done by Civil Engineers. Infrastructures like Private and public buildings,

industrial complexes for the manufacture of various items, dams for irrigation, water

supply and generation of power, roads and airfields to facilitate the transportation of

people and goods, etc are products of the civil engineers, which have impact on the

economic growth of the country. However, to deliver the expected level of service,

Civil engineers work under difficult working environment with less incentive as

compared to other professionals.

Based on preliminary survey, on limited studies done in different parts of the country

on the practice of Civil Engineering, there are opinions which suggest that the civil

engineering education and training programs in the country:



• Give less emphasis to practical training.

• Are not tailored to the need of the Industry.

• Specific to young Universities such as Adama University, the quality

of education is not up to standard because of scarcity of instructors

with sufficient skill, knowledge, attitude and experience and

insufficient infrastructure and unhealthy administration and financial

rules and systems acting as a bottle neck.

• The graduates have little knowledge in humanities, management,

entrepreneurship, business and economics.

There are also opinions, which say that the non-ethical practices in the profession

appear to flourish especially on infrastructure investments such as major road

projects, large buildings and water works schemes. However, further assessment of

the existing situations of the country is needed to justify these opinions.

Hence, preparation of the professional profile for this field of specialization enables

to:

• Observe the depth and method of teaching for the courses contained

in the proposed curriculum.

• Point out defects of the current system.

• Devise a system that improves the teaching learning process.

• Inclusion of important subjects.

• Omission of outdated or less practiced topics/courses.

More generally, it is useful to provide a framework that gives guideline by which

students of civil engineering develop their skills and acquire standardized and

relevant knowledge in planning, design, construction and entrepreneurship concepts

during their study time at the university.

Definition of the Profession

A review of current standards of professionalism and other literature suggests that

there is no hard and fast definition for defining a profession. However, some traits are

taken to define professions in the field of construction:

♦ Professions require a mastery of complex body of specialized knowledge that is



more than ordinary and upon which practice is based. This knowledge is usually

acquired through higher education.

♦ Members of professions have a good deal of autonomy (self-governing) in their

work compared to other occupations in which members simply act on orders

given. Professionals usually have a professional organization, recognized by

state/national government that controls admission to the entry to the profession

and training as well as set standards for practice.

♦ Professionals fulfill important social function or are committed to a social good.

♦ Professionals follow a code of conduct which emphasizes public duty. This is

normally established and maintained by a professional association.

♦ A profession strives to add to and improve its body of knowledge through

research.

In general, civil engineering addresses execution of civil engineering projects from

planning through design and construction up to maintenance and phase out or

demolition stage. In particular, the profession gives appropriate solutions to different

engineering problems associated with design and construction of building structures,

highways, hydraulic structures, bridges, water supply systems, tunnels, dams,

sewerage systems, airports, powerhouse, railways, etc.

Civil Engineering (Definition)

♦ Civil Engineer is a person who, is professionally and academically qualified to

practice planning, design, manage and supervise projects for the construction

operation and maintenance of various structures and infrastructures;

♦ Civil Engineer is a qualified professional who is able to solve construction and

other civil engineering problems by mathematical modeling, giving mathematical

and analytical solutions to the problems, design and implement the modeled

solution;

♦ Civil Engineer is a person whose life is dedicated to design, construction and

management of infrastructures by utilizing all opportunities to optimize economy

and safety during the design and implementation process of projects;

♦ Civil Engineer is a person who is equipped with theory and practice and meets the

clients’ requirements;



♦ An experienced Civil Engineer is a person who teaches the fundamentals of civil

engineering and involves in research activities in-order to promote the state of art.

Practice of Civil Engineering (Definition)

The practice of the civil engineering can be divided into four categories:

1. Practice before construction (feasibility, site investigations, and design),

2. Practice during construction (dealing with clients, consulting engineers,

and contractors),

3. Practice after construction (operation and maintenance), and

4. Research (basic and applied).

Core Services and Activities

Everywhere in the world, Civil Engineers are involved in projects ranging from small

scale to sophisticated projects. In particular, they carry out different assignments

such as planning, design, construction and maintenance of building structures, roads,

bridges, railways, dams, water supply and sewerage schemes and the like. Civil

engineering is broad term. It is an umbrella field comprised of many related

specialties. The core services of civil engineering are shown in the following sub-

sections.

General - Teach the fundamentals of civil engineering and undertake basic and

applied research activities.

- Provide innovative and economical solutions to problems encountered

in the field.

- Working in a multidisciplinary environment and acquire knowledge and

skill that allow Civil Engineers to practice in associated areas of

sciences and engineering.

- Keep abreast of new technologies in civil engineering and provide

orientation and/or training to subordinates as required.

Contract Administration - Review and approve contractor’s program, method and schedule.



- 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 design.

- Develop design standards, design aids, guidelines and hand books.

- Consult with architects and specialized design engineers to integrate

design in terms of aesthetic and technical requirements.

Structural Design Activities:

- Pre design study

- Project program development

- Topographic survey

- Scheme design

- Preliminary design

- Final design

- Preparation of bill of quantities and specifications

- Cost estimates, Tendering

- Provisional and final acceptance

Water Works 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

Transportation Facilities Design:

- Feasibility studies

- Photogram metric and desktop study

- Soil and material investigation

- Environmental impact assessment

- Traffic count and axle load study

- Detailed geometric design

- Pavement design

- Preparation of bill of quantities and engineering cost estimate

- Provisional and final acceptance

- Railway route design

- Design of airfields

- Bridge design

Material Testing - Project site exploration

- Identification and classification of material in the field

- Conducting field tests

- Laboratory tests on soils, rocks and construction materials

Construction Management - Deciding method of construction

- Devising temporary works

- Selecting appropriate equipment

- Manage construction activities and available resources including



planning, scheduling, cost estimating, controlling and reporting.

Knowledge and Skill Requirements

Fundamental Body of Knowledge (BOK)

The American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE), through its BOK committee

selected outcomes approach as the principal means of defining the “what should be

taught and learned” dimension of the Civil Engineering in the 21st century. The 15

outcomes described below collectively prescribe a substantially greater depth and

breadth of knowledge, skills, and attitudes required of an individual aspiring to the

practice of civil engineering at the professional level (licensure) in the 21st century.

ASCE also recommends that an undergraduate degree study typically leading to a

Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering (BSCE) would be the means of initiating the

teaching and learning of all outcomes. Both upper level undergraduate and graduate-

level education, or its equivalent, and structured post-BSCE experience are essential

to achieving the BOK. Requisite competency for ten of the fifteen outcomes is

achieved by adding experience to the educational components of a student’s

learning.

The 21st century Civil engineer must demonstrate:

1. an ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science and engineering.

2. an ability to design and conduct experiments, as well as analyze and interpret

data.

3. an ability to design a system, component or process to meet desired needs.

4. an ability to function on multi-disciplinary teams.

5. an ability to identify, formulate and solve engineering problems.

6. an understanding of professional and ethical responsibility.

7. an ability to communicate effectively.

8. the broad education necessary to understand the impact of engineering solutions

in a global and societal context.



9. a recognition of the need for, and ability to engage in life-long learning.

10. a knowledge of contemporary issues.

11. an ability to understand the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools

necessary for engineering practice.

12. an ability to apply knowledge in a specialized area related to civil engineering.

13. an understanding of the elements of project management, construction, and

asset.

14. an understanding of business and public policy and administration fundamentals.

15. an understanding of the role of the leader and leadership principles and attitudes.

Education

The basic educational requirement for working as a civil engineer is a minimum of

bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or in areas of its specialization. All persons

employed in these areas must have at least a bachelor’s degree in a relevant

discipline. Graduates from an accredited educational program are eligible to

discharge their duty as professional Civil Engineers.

Nowadays, in some countries education beyond the current bachelor’s degree is

needed to adequately prepare engineers for practice. The ASCE (American Society

of Civil Engineers) has adopted the concept of the master’s degree or equivalent as a

prerequisite for licensure and practice of civil engineering at the professional level.

Moreover, higher institutes should have feed back system about their graduates and

a means to continue training on new technologies.

AREAS OF SPECIALIZATION (POSTGRADUATE)

� Earthquake Engineering

� Construction Management

� Geotechnical Engineering

� Road and Transport Engineering

� Structural Engineering

� Hydropower Engineering

� Hydraulic Engineering

� Irrigation (and Drainage) Engineering



� Water Resource Engineering

� Geodetic Engineering

� Material Engineering

� Environmental Engineering

� Safety Engineering

� etc.

POTENTIAL EMPLOYERS

A Civil Engineer may find employment in a design and consulting firm with firsthand

involvement in the design of structures and facilities, or work may be found with a

contractor who is building or supervising the construction of a project. Many Civil

Engineers work for local, regional and federal public works agencies. The Civil

Engineer is also concerned with the major structures of manufacturing and

processing plants, power generating stations and the maintenance of the quality of

air. In short, major recruiters of Civil Engineering Graduates include:

Consultants – who plan and design projects, with some supervision of the

implementation of the plans. Some firms specialize in certain areas of Civil

Engineering. Consultancy is mainly office-based.

Contractors – who organize the execution of the designs on sites, overseeing labor

force and materials, considering time, cost and safety constraints. Work will move

from site to site, so students must be prepared to be geographically mobile.

Local authorities – e.g. Water, highways, and drainage. May act in both design and

site management capacities.

Other large engineering industries e.g. Petroleum and mining, public transport,

power generation and supply companies.

PRINCIPLES OF PROFESSIONALISM

The services to be provided by Civil Engineers require commitment, confidence,

consideration of others, curiosity, entrepreneurship, fairness, high expectations,

honesty, integrity, intuition, judgment, optimism, persistence, positive ness, respect,



self-esteem, sensitivity, thoughtfulness, thoroughness, tolerance, impartiality and

shall be dedicated to the protection of public health, safety, welfare and environment.

Ethics and Conduct

The Ethiopian Association of Civil Engineers (EACE) has adopted a standard Code

of Ethics based on international experience to enable Civil Engineers adhere and

preserve the highest principles of ethical conduct on behalf of the profession. The

fundamental principle of the EACE code of ethics is that 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

Registration/Licensing/Certification

It is obvious that Engineers should meet formal minimum standard requirements in

terms of education, training and experience to practice the profession in the interest

of the public through registration, licensing or certification.

Registration/licensing/certification is the official legal recognition of an individual

qualification allowing her or him to practice as a Civil Engineer associated with

regulations preventing unqualified persons from performing certain functions. This

process is to be done at regional and federal level for different stage of professional

certifications.

Continuing Professional Development (CPD)

Continuing professional development is a lifelong learning process that maintains,

enhances or increases the knowledge and continuing ability of civil engineers. It is

essential that the professional bodies require their members to devote time to

maintain existing skills, broadening knowledge and exploring new areas. This is

increasingly important to keep abreast with new technologies, methods of practice



and changing social and environmental conditions. This is mainly the responsibility to

be shared among the professional associations, higher learning institutions,

industries and different stakeholders.

Role of Professional Institutes of Civil Engineers

Professional Institutes of Civil Engineers and societies should be established in order

to:

• Set civil engineering standards.

• Promote continuous professional development.

• Extend civil engineering knowledge

• Formulate and regulate standards for licensing, certification and registration.

• Conduct research and disseminate research outcomes.



Appendix 3

STAFF CVs

Overview

Department of Civil Engineering staff and qualification

No. Full Name Sex Eduaction Position

1 Lemma Beressa Gudeta M M.Sc. Lecturer

2 Daniel Bekele M M.Sc. Lecturer

3 Asfachew Melaku M M.Sc. Lecturer

4 Mulugeta Adane Gebre M M.Sc. Lecturer

5 Tilahun Derib Asfaw M M.Sc. Lecturer

6 Audu Isa Ibrahim Dakas M M.Sc. Lecturer

7 Rucker Helmut M Dipl.Ing (FH)

Master

Craftsman

CIM expert

8 S. Sreedhar Reddy M Ph. D. Lecturer

9 Prof. Sunil Kumar Ghose M M.Sc. Lecturer

10 Dieter Bliem M Master

Craftsman

CIM expert

11 Fitsum Taye M B.Sc. Grad. Asst.

12 Haddis Rebbi T/Mariam F B.Sc. Grad. Asst.

13 Dawit Kebede M Diploma Tec.Asst.

14 Alem Aschalew M Diploma Tec.Asst.

15 Abiy Besha M Diploma Tec.Asst.

16 Ayalew Mulugeta M Diploma Tec.Asst.

17 Surafel Leul M Diploma Tec.Asst.



Name Ato Lemma Beressa Gudeta

Position Lecturer for different Civil/Hydraulic Engineering courses in

Construction Department.

M. Sc Degree

Indian Institute of Technology, Roorkee

2002

Academic Background

B. Sc Degree

Arba Minch University

1996

Professional Background Design Engineer Asst Lecturer and Lecturer

Type of Activity Participated in the design of different water resources project. Lecturing different Civil Engineering courses, and Advising senior projects for graduating students. Department Head for Construction Technology Department.

Employer Oromia Water Resources Bureau Adama University (formerly Nazareth Technical College)

Time Period 1997 – 1998 1999 – up to date Agust2001 – Sep2002

Research and Development Projects within the last 5 years

Open channel hydraulics Hydraulic Structures Highway Design

Cooperation with Industry within the last 5 years

Patents and Rights

Publications “Flow characteristics in complex channels,” published on Journal of Adama University Research Journal.

“Effect of blanket thickness on seepage control through pervious foundation,” published on same Journal

Involvement in technical organisations/ committees within the last 5 years

Organisation Nazareth Technical College

Function Representative Project Engineer in the College expansion Research Committee member

Time Period 2002 – 2004 2002 - 2004



Name Asfachew Melaku

Position Lecturer

M.Sc. In Civil Engineering – Structural Engineering Department of Civil Engineering Faculty of Engineering – Adama University

Academic Background M.Sc B.Sc

Addis Ababa University

Technology Faculty Nazareth Technical College

2006 1999

Professional Background Instructor Lecturer in the department of Civil Engineering

Type of Activity Teaching

Employer Maichew Technical College Adama university

Time Period 2000 – 2002 2006- Up to Now

Research and Development Projects within the last 5 years

M.Sc. Thesis in the area of Structural Engineering Division. On Optimal Stability design of thin-walled structural members subjected concentric load.

Cooperation with Industry within the last 5 years

In some Projects, in designing and supervisions of buildings and septic tanks.

• Structural design of buildings of various category in Adama, Addis Ababa.

• Supervision work.

• Maintenance of Hawas building in Adama,etc.

Patents and Rights None

Publications Optimal Stability Design of thin-walled prismatic members subjected to concentric and Flexural buckling loads.



Involvement in technical organisations/ committees within the last 5 years

Organisation Adama University Coordinator of Civil Engineering curriculum Committee

Function Coordinating curriculum Activities in the department.

Time Period Presently



Name Mr. Audu Isa Ibrahim Dakas

Position Assistant Professor

Academic

Backgroun

M. Sc. (Construction

Management)

B. Eng. (Civil

Engineering)

University of Jos,

Nigeria

University of

Agriculture Makurdi,

Nigeria

2000

1992

Research and

Development

Projects within the

last 5 years

Undergoing Ph. D by Research at Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria,

Nigeria on “Application of Cost – Benefit Analysis (CBA) to the

Selection of Projects in Construction Development Programmes in

Nigeria.”

Patents and

Rights

None

Publications

“Critical delay factors in construction,” 2004.

“Application of strategic management concept in the operation

of indigenous construction firms in Nigeria,” 2004.

“Cost and time relationship of some selected building projects

in Plateau State, Nigeria,” 2004.

“Sound absorption characteristics of compressed groundnut

shell tiles,” 2004.

“An evaluation of public projects using cost – benefit analysis

(CBA) - Case study of Yakubu Gowon dam and Rwang Pam

stadium in Plateau State, Nigeria,” 2006.

“Use of plants as landscape elements to enhance

environmental quality of Nassarawa Gwom, Jos, Plateau

State, Nigeria,” 2006.

“An optimal study of mass housing production for a prototype

design using different technologies - Case study of Federal



Housing Authority, Abuja, Nigeria,” 2006.

“Study of the acoustic properties of crushed paper bound with

cassava starch,” 2006.

“Absorption coefficients of sugarcane bagasse bound with

cassava starch for building,” 2007.

Involvement in

technical

organisations/

committees within

the last 5 years

Organisation

Department of

Construction

Technology, Adama

University, Ethiopia.

University of Jos,

Nigeria.

Faculty of

Environmental

Sciences, University of

Jos, Nigeria.

Faculty of

Environmental

Sciences, University of

Jos, Nigeria.

Department of

Building, University of

Jos, Nigeria

Function

Member, Committee

for Curriculum

Development for Civil

Engineering

Chairman, Students'

Union Government

Electoral Committee

Representative to

University Building and

Sanitation Committee

Chairman, Faculty

Sports Committee and

Member, University

Sports Committee

Member/Secretary,

Curriculum Review

Committee

Time Period

December 2006-

to date

2006

2004 - 2006

2000 - 2004

2001- 2002



Name Ato Daniel Bekele

Position Lecturer

Academic

Background

M. Sc.

B. Sc.

Professional

Background

Position(s)held

Type of Activity

Employer

Time Period

Research and

Development

Projects within

the last 5 Years

Cooperation with

industry within

the last 5 years

Patents and

Rights

Publications

Involvement in

technical

organizations/

committees within

the last 5 years

Organization Function Time Period



Name Ato Mulugeta Adane Gebre

Position Lecturer

Academic

Background

M. Sc.

B. Sc.

Professional

Background

Position(s)held

Type of Activity Employer

Time Period

Research and

Development

Projects within

the last 5 Years

Cooperation with

industry within

the last 5 years

Patents and

Rights

Publications

Involvement in

technical

organizations/

committees within

the last 5 years




Name Tilahun Derib Asfaw (Ato)

Position Lecturer, Department of Construction Technology, Faculty of

Technical Teachers Education

Academic

Background

M. Sc

B. Sc

Diploma

Arbaminch University

(AMU)

Arbaminch Water

Technology Institute

(AWTI)

Awasa College of

Agriculture

2004

2002

1993

Professional

Background

Position(s)held

Type of Activity

Expert

Graduate Ass.

Lecturer

Lecturer

Employer

Gamo Gofa Zone

Department of

Agriculture

AWTI

AMU

Adama University

Time Period

1994 - 1998

2002 – 2004

2004 – 2006

2006 - now

Research and

Development

Projects within

the last 5 Years

Irrigation Demonstration Plot set up for teaching purpose

Cooperation with

industry within

the last 5 years

Patents and

Rights

Publications “Severity – Duration – Frequency Analysis of Drought by the help

GIS environment” in proceeding Symposium of sustainable Water

Resource Development organized by Arbaminch University on

special title of “Water”

Involvement in

technical

organizations/

committees within

the last 5 years

Organization

AMU

Function

Preparation of AMU

Logo

Time Period

2006 for one

month



Name Ato Fitsum Taye

Position Graduate Assistant

Academic

Background

B. Sc.

Professional

Background

Position(s)held

Type of Activity

Employer

Time Period

Research and

Development

Projects within

the last 5 Years

Cooperation with

industry within

the last 5 years

Patents and

Rights

Publications

Involvement in

technical

organizations/

committees within

the last 5 years




Name Dr. S. Sreedhar Reddy

Position Assistant Professor for Environmental Engineering

Academic

Background

Assistant Professorship

Ph. D Degree

M. Tech Degree

Adama University,

Ethiopia

S. V. University

Mysore University

2006

2005

1999

Professional

Background

Position (s) held

Lecturer

Sr. Lecturer

Assistant

Professor

Type of Activity

Teaching and Research



Employer(s)

VIT, Vellore, India

VIT, Vellore, India

Adama University,

Ethiopia

Time Period

2001 - 2005

2005 – 2006

2006 – till date

Research and

Development

Projects within

the last 5 Years

1. Design of water supply network for Walasa municipality using

MWH soft/water.

2. Design of sewer networks for Vellore town using MWH

soft/sewer.

Cooperation with

industry within

the last 5 years

1. Design of sewer and pipe networks – MWH soft Inc, USA.

2. Air sampling and analysis – Tamil Nadu Pollution Control

Board, India.

3. Treatment of industrial effluents – Windsor Chennai.

4. Development of pollution index – NEERI, India.

Patents and

Rights

None

Publications

1

2

3

4

“Advanced photochemical oxidation – A contemporary treatment

technique for contaminated water, air and solids”

In: Journal of Indian Association for Environment Management, 2004.

“Environmental monitoring of asbestos products manufacturing units

– a case study”

In: Journal of Environmental Science and Engineering, 2003.

“Decolorization of simulated spent reactive dye bath using

solar/TiO2/H2O2”

In: International Journal of Environmental Science and Technology,

2005.



“The removal of composite reactive dye from dyeing plant effluents

using sewage sludge derived activated carbon”

In: Turkish Journal of Engineering and Environmental Sciences,

2006.

Involvement in

technical

organizations/

committees

within the last 5

years

Organization

Vellore Institute of

Technology, India.

Journal of Current

Sciences, India.

S.V. University,

India.

Function

Member, Board of Studies

Co – editor

Member of panel of

question paper setters

Time Period

2003- 2006

2003 - 2004

2005 – till date



Name Prof. Sunil Kumar Ghose

Professor Professor, Construction Technology Department, Adama University

Academic

Background

Professorship

M. Tech (Technology of

Prefab. Structures)

Bachelor of Civil

Engineering

Nazareth College of

Technical Teacher

Education (now

Adama University)

Warsaw Technical

University (Poland)

Jadavbur University

(India)

2003

1970

1966

Professional

Background

Position (s) held

Assistant

Engineer –

Deputy Chief

Engineer

University

Engineer

(Professor cadre)

Faculty, Delhi

College of

Engineering

Chief Engineer

(Consultant)

Professor

Type of Activity

Management and

executing constructions

of a large number of

prestigious building

projects

.

Executing construction of

Academic Buildings,

Hostels, Teachers

quarters, etc


Construction of

Prefabricated Units for

Ukrainian Army Camp,

Office Complex


Employer(s)

Life Insurance

Corporation of India

Delhi University,

India

Delhi University,

India

United Nations

(Israel) and Freetown

(Sierra Leone)

Ministry of Education,

Time Period

1971 - 1997

1997 – 2000

1999 – 2003

(excepting the

period of service

with United

Nations as stated

below)

2001 – 2002

2003, still

continuing



Ethiopia

Research and

Development

Projects within

the last 5 Years

Earned Development Innovation Fund (DIF) project worth USD 6750

through World Bank titled “Introduction Designing and Fabrication of

Interlocking Hollow Concrete Blocks.”

Co – implementer: Mr. Helmut Rucker, CIM Expert, Construction

Technology Department, Adama University

Cooperation with

industry within

the last 5 years

During my service with Delhi University (India), extended cooperation

with construction industries/agencies in solving Building construction

related problems.

Patents and

Rights

None

Publications o Management of Building

Construction Projects –

Experience at Nazareth:

Proceedings of Summer

Research/Seminar, June 11,

2005 Adama University

o Scope of Using Prefabricates in

Housing in Ethiopia by Sunil

Kumar Ghose and Mr. Helmut

Rucker

Proceedings of October

Research Seminar, October 29,

2005 Adama University

o Selected the paper for May, 2007

Seminar, Adama University

Topic: An Interactive Theme

Park as Training Group for Civil

Engineering students in Adama

University by Sunil Kumar

Ghose and Mr. Helmut Rucker

Involvement in

technical

organizations/

committees

Organization

The Institute of

Engineers (India)

The Institution of

Function

Fellow

Fellow

Time Period

Since 1993

Since 1993



within the last 5

years

Valuers (India)

Name Mr. Helmut Rucker

Position Instructor for concrete works and concrete technology

Academic

Background

Dipl. Ing FH

Master Craftsman

Professional

Background

Position (s) held

Construction

Manager

General Manager

Production

Manager

Instructor

Type of Activity

Various Construction

Projects in Germany and

Nigeria

Of a Concrete Precast

Plant

Concrete Precast

Factory

Adama University

Employer(s)

DORNIER LTD.

CONSTRUCTION

PIONEERS LTD.

Ghana

BETONBAU

Germany

MoCB

Time Period

1989 _ 1996

1997_ 2000

2001_ 2003

2004_

Research and

Development

Projects within

the last 5 years

1_ Introduction of new Construction Materials in Ethiopia

World Bank Project 2004

2_ Introduction of Concrete Precast Technologies in Ethiopia

3_ New approaches of Teaching Methods in Concrete Technology

Cooperation with

industry within

the last 5 years

As a General Manager and Production Manager with various major

Construction Companies in Germany and in Africa

Patents and

Rights

Expired patents for various techniques in jointing of prefabricated

concrete elements

Publications 1_ Tropical Buildings in Concrete Precast Technology, Carl Ploetner,



Bremen

2_ Large Panel Buildings, Adama University

3_ New Methods and Approach of Teaching in Construction, Adama

University

Involvement in

technical

organizations/

committees

within the last 5

years

Organization

CIM integrated

expert for

concrete

Function

Section head, Adama

University

Time Period

Since 2004



Name Mr. Dieter Bliem

Position

Academic

Background

Master Craftsman

Professional

Background

Position (s) held

Type of Activity

Employer(s)

Time Period

Research and

Development

Projects within

the last 5 Years

Cooperation with

industry within

the last 5 years

Patents and

Rights

Publications

Involvement in

technical

organizations/

committees

within the last 5

years




Name Ato Dawit Kebede

Position Technical Assistant

Academic

Background

Diploma

Professional

Background

Position (s) held

Type of Activity

Employer(s)

Time Period

Research and

Development

Projects within

the last 5 Years

Cooperation with

industry within

the last 5 years

Patents and

Rights

Publications

Involvement in

technical

organizations/

committees

within the last 5

years




Name Ato Alem Aschalew


(Department of

Construction

Technology)

Academic

Background

Diploma Adama University 2004

Professional

Background

Position (s) held

Material Inspector

Technical

Assistant

Type of Activity

Head of laboratory in

road construction project

Teaching lab. lesson

Employer(s)

AKIR Construction

P.L.C

Adama University

Time Period

2004 – 2005

2005 - date

Research and

Development

Projects within

the last 5 Years

Cooperation with

industry within

the last 5 years

Patents and

Rights

Publications

Involvement in

technical

organizations/

committees

within the last 5

years




Name Ato Ayalew Mulugeta


Academic

Background

Diploma

Professional

Background

Position (s) held

Type of Activity

Employer(s)

Time Period

Research and

Development

Projects within

the last 5 Years

Cooperation with

industry within

the last 5 years

Patents and

Rights

Publications

Involvement in

technical

organizations/

committees

within the last 5

years




Name Ato Abiy Beshah


Academic

Background

Diploma

Professional

Background

Position (s) held

Type of Activity

Employer(s)

Time Period

Research and

Development

Projects within

the last 5 Years

Cooperation with

industry within

the last 5 years

Patents and

Rights

Publications

Involvement in

technical

organizations/

committees

within the last 5

years




Name Ato Surafel Leul


Academic

Background

Diploma

Professional

Background

Position (s) held

Type of Activity

Employer(s)

Time Period

Research and

Development

Projects within

the last 5 Years

Cooperation with

industry within

the last 5 years

Patents and

Rights

Publications

Involvement in

technical

organizations/

committees

within the last 5

years




AAppppeennddiixx 44

RESOURCES AND INFRASTRUCTURE PLANNING

Introduction

This report summarizes the existing resources and infrastructure assessment

as well as new planning for the Civil Engineering Department of Adama

University. The assessment and planning have been conducted in a joint

cooperation of relevant local and expatriate experts of the Adama University.

Following the conventional planning in Ethiopia, the overall plan is conducted

for the coming five years, i.e. 2007 to 2011.

Department Resources and Infrastructure

A. Staff

Existing Staff

In total: 17 department staff members (for full list see annex 1).

1 Ph. D, 7 M.Sc., 2 B.Sc., 2 CIM Experts, 5 Diploma (Tech. Assistants)

The 2 B.Sc. Graduate Assistants are on study leave for M.Sc. (1 in AAU, 1 in

Netherlands).

Proposal

Short-term (immediate):

recruit:

1. Two professors of civil engineering. These professors are expected to play

leadership role in the department.

2. Two Ethiopians with M.Sc. in highway engineering. The employment of the

Ethiopian M.Sc. is assumed to be on recurrent budget of Adama University (based

on AAU’s experience) and is not shown on the table.

3. Five B.Sc. in Civil engineering.

4. Three short term international experts for approx. 2 weeks, each to identify

feasible upgrading options for the three labs (highway/geotechnics, materials and

construction lab).

5. One short term international expert for 6 months to establish the newly proposed

hydraulics/water resources lab for about 35 pre-engineering students.



6. allow short term international trainings for 3 months to at least 4 department

technical staff members (each in highway/Geotechnics, materials, hydraulics/water

resources lab and construction lab).

7. allow for M.Sc. scholarships (say to any of the Indian Institute of Technologies) for

at least 2 department members. The basic assumption here is all B.Sc. staff

should grow to M.Sc. level through over 50% training at AAU and the rest

international (say in India).

8. allow for Ph.D. scholarships (say to Germany or similar EU countries) for at least 3

department members.

Mid-term (until end of first phase ECBP, within next 2 years):

recruit:

9. Ethiopian M.Sc. to allow for PhD scholarships of other department members (on

recurrent budget).

10.One professor to continuously lead the department.

11.Four short term international experts for approx. 2 weeks, each to strengthen the

four labs.

12.One short term international expert for 6 months to strengthen the newly proposed

hydraulics/water resources lab.

13.continuing of the international Ph.D. scholarships for at least 2 department

members.

14.continuing of the international M.Sc. scholarships for at least two department

members.

15.continuing of the short term international trainings for 3 months to at least 4

department technical staff members for the highway/geotechnic, materials,

construction and hydraulics/water resources lab.

long-term (latest until 2011):

recruit:

16.Ethiopian M.Sc. to allow for PhD scholarships of other department members (on

recurrent budget).

17.One professor to continuously lead the department until 2011.



18.continuing of the international Ph.D. scholarships for at least 2 department

members.

19.continuing of the international M.Sc. scholarships for at least two department

members.

20.continuing of the short term international trainings for 3 months to at least 4

department technical staff member.

B. Laboratory Equipment

Current Situation:

Existing Laboratories

three laboratories under responsibility of the Construction Technology

Department.

- Construction materials lab

- Geotechnics lab

- Highway lab

- Construction lab

Futhermore there is a well equipped Surveyors Laboratory which is used by the

CED.

1. Construction Materials Lab

Assessment of the existing lab facilities and their conditions is summarized in

annex 2.

The lab is in principle well supplied with basic equipment.

The lab space is rather limited, especially when groups of more than 25 students

are doing lab exercises at the same time.

There is a need to upgrade the lab to meet international accreditation standards.

2. Geotechnics Lab

Lab in principle well equipped with some latest equipment, however, some spare

parts are missing, and some equipment currently not functioning.






Adama town is one of the fastest growing cities in Ethiopia, and many new multi-

story buildings are being constructed with little or no subsurface investigations. In

addition students do not have access to subsurface investigation practices.

There is a need of to have one permanent practical lab worker.

3. Highway Lab

Lab in principle is well supplied with basic equipments, however, some spare parts

are missing, and some equipments currently not functioning.




4. Construction Lab

Lab is well supplied with all neccessary machinery, tools and equipment in order to

train and execute principles of construction, water supply and sewage works.

the lab space is rather limited, especially when groups of more than 25 students


The area of the lab needs to be roofed according to detailed existing plans of the

Adama University.

There is a need of to have one permanent practical lab worker

Proposal:

short-term (immediate):

1. punctually upgrade the construction materials lab with new equipment

2. supply set of equipment parts, which currently hinder to operate individual existing

lab apparatuses.

3. supply set of important spare parts in order to avoid equipment failure.

4. supply new lab apparatuses as summarized in annex 2.

5. punctually upgrade the geotechnics lab with new equipment:

6. supply set of equipment parts, which currently hinder to operate individual lab

apparatuses

7. supply set of important spare parts in order to avoid equipment failure



8. supply a small to medium size rotary drilling machine to overcome the poor

subsurface investigation practice in Adama town through some consultancy

arrangements, at the same time allow students acquire practical experience in the

field.

9. punctually upgrade the highway lab with new equipment:

10.supply set of equipment parts, which currently hinder to operate individual lab

apparatuses

11.supply set of important spare parts in order to avoid equipment failure

12.punctually upgrade the construction lab with:

13.an absolute neccessary roofing as per detailed plans of Adama University

14.an overhead workshop crane (gantry crane 5t)

mid-term (until end of first phase ECBP, within next 2 years):

15.supply new lab apparatuses as summarized in annex 2 for the three laboratories.

16. Hydraulics & water resources lab

Current Situation:

there is no hydraulics & water resources lab.

The proposed curriculum requires students to take several lab practice courses.

There is no building for the hydraulics/water resources lab practice training.

Proposal:


17.Construct new building for hydraulics/water resources lab.

18.Construct and equip hydraulic and water resources labs.

19.Supply new workshop apparatuses.

C. Computer Equipment

Proposal:


1. construct new 3 CAD rooms, each 75 m2.

2. construct new Computer rooms, each 75 m2






For Department and Lecturers:

1. supply 16 computers for lecturers

2. supply 4 laptops on department level for use by lecturers

3. supply 4 LCDs (beamers) on department level for use by lecturers

4. supply 4 printers (one A3 colour printer on department level, one A3 black/white

and 2 A4 black/white on lecturers level)

5. supply 1 colour plotter/printer for A0 drawings/plans

6. supply 2 scanners A3 on lecturers level

7. supply 2 overhead projectors on department level

8. supply 5 UPS on department level

9. supply 2 digital cameras (incl. video) for use by the lecturers

10.supply 20 flash sticks (USB sticks) for the lecturers

11.supply 1 server + network component on department level

12.supply 1 high speed copy machines A4/A3

provide up-to-date software as there is:

13.CAD software structural design (50x)

14.CAD software civil engineering (50x)

15.CAD software high way engineering (50x)

16.CAD software project management (50x)

17.CAD software specifications/bill of quantity (50x)

18.CAD software for text, calculation and presentation (50x)

for students:

19.supply 40 computers for the use of CED students only

20.supply 3 printers (one A3 black/white, two A4 black/white)

Long-term (latest until 2011):

Department and Lecturers:

21.supply 7 computers for lecturers for replacement assuming 50% failure in three

years of the initially supplied 14 computers

22.supply 2 laptops on department level for replacement after 3 years

23.supply 2 LCDs (beamers) on department level for replacement

24.supply 2 printers (one A3 black/white and 2 A4 black/white on lecturers level)



25.supply 2 scanners on lecturers level

26.supply 1 overhead projectors on department level for replacement

27.supply 3 UPS on department level for replacement

28.supply 1 digital cameras (incl. video) for use by the lecturers

29.supply 10 flash sticks (USB sticks) for the lecturers

D. Classroom, Offices and Office Equipment

Current Situation:

Classrooms

the department comprises around some classrooms (temporarily shared with other

departments) of a capacity of approx. 50 to 60 students each.

the classrooms are equipped with one fix blackboard and the corresponding number

of chairs for the students (each chair with a very small board to put the notes paper

on)

Department and Lecturers Offices

the department has inadequate offices

However, the few offices are inadequately equipped.

Proposal:


Department and Lecturers Offices

1. supply 10 cupboards, 10 tables and 30 chairs for the lecturers offices

2. supply 1 cupboard for the department office


Classrooms:

3. supply tables and appropriate chairs for students instead of the existing chairs with

small size notes board

4. supply 10 moveable blackboards (one for each classroom)

5. supply 10 large-size white screens (for LCD projection, one for each classroom)



6. supply 2 sets of an audio system for common courses for students of different

departments


Classrooms:

7. equip every classroom with properly installed LCD-projectors

Proposal/Recommendation for Faculty Level:

8. Short-term: provide an appropriate number of smaller size seminar rooms for up to

20 students in order to allow groups of students to meet, learn or work in smaller

learning or project groups

9. Mid-term: ensure on faculty level appropriate operation and maintenance services

for all faculty equipment (computers, printers, copy-machines etc.)

10.Long-term: provide one modern large-size classroom (type Audimax with stairs)

for up to 200 students for common courses

E. Library and Literature

Current Situation:

Library

at present three separate libraries do exist on the campus

the library computer equipment is poor, thus the electronic search options for

students

are very limited.

Literature

the literature for the civil engineering department is rather outdated (most of the text

books date from the 70s and 80s) and limited in number of copies for the students

at present the library does not provide any field specific journal

no online-subscriptions to journals do exist

Valid and updated Standards and Practice Norms are not available



Proposal:


Literature

1. supply (on average) 20 basic text books (latest editions) for each of the approx. 25

fields/modules of lectures, total number of copies amounts to approx. 500

handbooks

2. supply 1 copy of standard handbook for each of the 25 basic modules.

3. supply (on average) 10 reference books for each of the 25 modules.

4. provide life membership of the faculty for at least 3 major journals in the field of

civil engineering.

5. provide 1each updatable set of relevant Standards (Ethiopian Standard/i.e. British

Standard)


Library:

6. provide a separate departments’ library including 2 computer working stations for

library administration and 10 computer working stations for students’ literature

search

Literature

7. supply additional 2 handbooks per module of lectures

8. supply 10 copies each of these additional 2 handbooks

9. total number of copies for the additional handbooks amounts to approx. 400

10.provide online-subscriptions for up to 10 international journals on civil engineering


Literature:

11.further upgrade the departments’ library with latest technical books, journals and

electronic media



Assessment of existing infrastructure and new plans.

1 Construction Materials Testing Lab

2 The available equipment are listed hereunder:

3 Existing equipment:

4 Compulsory Concrete lab mixer 50 ltr.

5 Tilting drum mixer 150 ltr. for concrete

6 Compulsory mortar mixer 50 ltr.

7 Compulsory mortar mixer 2ltr.

8 Electric vibrating table for compaction of concrete

9 Electric Poker for compaction of concrete

10 Compressive Strength Test apparatus

11 Flexural Strength Test apparatus

12 Yield Stress Test apparatus for reinforcement bars

13 Vicat Needle apparatus for Norm Consistency, Initial and Final Setting time of

cement

14 Le Chatelier apparatus for Soundness of Cement

15 Blaine Apparatus for Fineness of cement

16 Prisma Mould, test for strength of cement and mortar

17 Prisma Mould, test for Alcali Reaction of cement, mortar and concrete

18 Flow Table apparatus for cement and mortar consistency

19 Specific gravity weighing balance 150 kg

20 Set of samplers (Coarse Aggregates)

21 Set of sieves for Particle Size Distribution (Sieve Analysis for Fine and Coarse

Aggregates)

22 Electric drying oven for samples of aggregates

23 Test apparatus for the determination of slump for concrete

24 Consistometer Test apparatus for concrete

25 Compaction Factor Test apparatus for concrete

26 Concrete moulds for test specimen (cubes)

27 Concrete moulds for test specimen (cylinders)

28 Concrete moulds for test specimen (beams)

29 Rebound Hammer (Schmidt-Hammer)



Existing Equipments in Material Lab. But not working

No Description Unit Quantity Remark

1 PVC Curing bath bowl

300 ltr.

No 1 leaking

2 Automatic sieve shaker No 1 uncomplete

New Purchase Requests for Construction Materials Lab.

No. Description Unit Quantity

1 Automatic sieve shaker no 1

2 heavy duty drying oven 100 ltr. no 1

3 pyknometer no 2

4 refrigerator 1000 lit capacity no 1

5 wheel barrows no 6

6 Container system for to store up to 6 fractions

(200 ltr.) of aggregates

no 1

7 Steel shelve system for storage of equipment m2 50

8 Water cooled core drilling set with 150mm

and 200mm drilling bits

no 1

9 HCB and SCB Moulding machine no 1

10 Mobile Workshop crane 1t no 1

11 Galvanized trays 20 ltr. no 6

12 Water Permeability Test apparatus for

concrete

no 2

13 Curing bath in stainless steel 300 ltr. no 3



Geotechnics/Highway Lab

Existing Equipments in Geotechnics/Highway Lab

No. Description Unit Qty Remark

1 Standard penetration apparatus no 2

2 Constant& falling head

permeability apparatus

no 2

3 Consolidation apparatus no 1

4 oven no 4

5 Direct shear apparatus(manually

operated & the other is electrical

system with display board

no 1

6 Proctor rammer with molds no 2

7 Pyknometers with different

capacity

no 1

12 Penetometer with metal cup ,

straight edge , moisture cans

no 5

13 Tri axial apparatus no 1

14 BS/EBCS sieves set no 4

15 CASAGRANDE liquid limit

apparatus

no 5 Automatic (2)

Manual (3)

16 Ductility apparatus no 3

17 Marshall stability and flow value

tester

no 1

18 say bolt viscosity apparatus no 10

19 Mixer no 5

20 Water bath no 5

21 CBR machine with capacity of 2,

10 and 28 kN capacity, ASTM

no 1

22 Los Angeles abrasion machine no 1

23 Aggregate crushing value

apparatus

no 1



24 Flakiness gauge and sieves no 1

25 Wire basket no 1

26 Hydrometer no 2

27 Universal hand operated extruder no 3

28 Cleveland flash cup apparatus no 1

29 Accelerated polishing machine no 1

30 Loss on, heating/thin film oven no 1

31 Aggregate impact value

apparatus

no 1

32 Automatic ring and ball apparatus no 5

33 Rigid spatulas no 4

34 Proctor rammer no 2

35 Modified rammer no 2

36 Anti Skid Tester no 1

37 Standard Proctor mould no 1

New Purchase Requests for Geotechnics/Highway Lab.

No Description Unit Quantity

1 Automatic compactor no 1

2 Triflex permeability incl. mould no 1

3 Analog Thermo bath no 1

4 Unconfined compression apparatus no 1

5 Distiller no 2

6 Shrinkage apparatus no 1

7 Field density apparatus no 1

8 GDS consolidation apparatus no 1

9 Anger Power Head sampler no 1

10 Rotary drilling rig, complete set no 1

11 Automatic Data Aquisition system no 1

12 Digital Triaxil apparatus no 1



13 Laboratory Vane shear apparatus no 1

14 Mobile road compressor 250 ltr. incl. hammer

and hose set

no 1

15 Laboratory compressor 20 ltr. incl. hoses and

blow valves

no 1

16 UTM no 1

17 Gyrator compactor no 1

18 Asphalt content tester no 1

19 Aggregate compatibility no 2

20 Asphalt compactor no 1

21 Penetrometer, manual no 1

22 Penetrometer, digital no 1

23 Distillation apparatus no 2

24 Friction Tester no 1

25 Bench Mounting mixer no 1

26 Pycnometer 24/25 ml no 2

27 Wheel tracking tester no 1

28 Full set of plate loading machine no 1

29 Radar speedometer and traffic counter no 1

30 Asphalt centrifuge extractor no 1

31 Determination of hardness no 1

32 Distillation of cut back bitumen no 1

33 Distillation of emulsion no 1

34 Reflux extractor no 1

35 Hot extractor method no 1

36 Vacuum Pyknometer no 2

37 Extraction bottle method no 1

38 Rice Test vibrator no 1

39 Residual pressure manometer no 2

40 Solvent recovery still no 1

41 Laboratory centrifuge no 1

42 Digital Asphalt thermometer no 2



43 Surface texture depth by sand patch no 1

44 Swell Test apparatus no 1

45 Multiplex 50 machine no 1

46 Curing tank 300 ltr no 2

47 Bouyancy balance no 2

48 ADR 300 BS Compression machine no 1

49 CBR mould no 1

50 Magnetic stirrer no 4

51 Hubbard specific gravity bottle no 4

52 Electronic Weighing balance 60kg no 2

53 Distilled water still no 1

Construction lab

Existing Equipments in the Construction Lab.


1 Tilting drum concrete and mortar mixer 150

ltr.

no 2

2 Water cooled stone cutting machine no 1

3 Rotating electropneumatic drill hammer no 1

4 Compacter plate, fuel driven 200 kg no 1

5 Poker, fuel driven no 1

6 Scaffolding m2 50

7 Manual tile cutter no 1

8 Hand tool set for mason, plaster, tile and

concrete works

no 25

9 Wheel barrows no 10

Water supply, sewage, plumbing section

1 Various Thread Cutting units no 20

2 Working benches, dices no 20

3 Welding and Soldering apparatus no 6



4 Drilling machines no 4

5 Angle grinder no 2

6 Hand tool sets for plumbing works no 20

7 Pressure testing units no 4

New Purchase Requests for Hydraulics Lab.


1 Glass walled tilting flume no

2 Flat flume no

3 Cubing tank no

4 Flumes of various sizes no

5 Manual Pumps of various sizes, principles no

6 Motor Driven Pumps of various sizes,

principles

no

7 Gate Model no

8 Drum Gate Model no

9 Hydropower Plant Model no

10 Models of various Culverts no

11 Models of various Sewage Treatments no

12 Navigation Model no

13 Model of a Water Treatment Plant no

14 Bernouilli Apparatus no

15 Streamlines Demonstration Models no

16 Orifice Flow Model no

17 Permeability Tank no

18 Boat 1:1 no

19 Hydrology Apparatus no

20 Pipe Flow Apparatus no

21 Model of „Francis Turbine“ no

22 Measuring Probes no

23 Various Flow Meter Systems no















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