M. Najafi, Trenchless Technology Piping - Installation and Inspection. 2009.
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Najafi, M. and Battachar, D. (2008). “Development of a Framework for Roadway Culvert & Drainage Structure Inventory and Inspection,” Proceedings of Mid-Continent Transportation Research Forum 2008, University of Wisconsin—Madison, August 14-15, 2008.
Types of estimates, development of unit costs, quantity take-off, cost estimating using manual methods and computerized cost estimating, budgets and costs. Co-requisite: CE 5386.
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Student Learning Outcomes:Upon completion of the course, the student will have:
·an ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering
·an ability to design a system, component, or process to meet desired needs within realistic constraints such as economic, environmental, social, political, ethical, health and safety, manufacturability, and sustainability
·an ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems
·an understanding of professional and ethical responsibility
·an ability to use the techniques, skills and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering practice
Requirements:Graduate Standing and concurrent enrollment in CE 5386.
Construction productivity, planning and scheduling of operations, flow charts, linear programming, critical path method (CPM), program evaluation review techniques (PERT), precedence
networks. Computer methods. Co-requisite: CE 5379.
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Student Learning Outcomes:Upon completion of the course, the student will have:
·an ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering
·an ability to design a system, component, or process to meet desired needs within realistic constraints such as economic, environmental, social, political, ethical, health and safety, manufacturability, and sustainability
·an ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems
·an understanding of professional and ethical responsibility
·an ability to use the techniques, skills and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering practice
Requirements:Graduate Standing and concurrent enrollment in CE 5379.
Introduction to legal and contractual aspects of construction, types of construction contracts, product delivery methods, contractual relationships among different parties, construction administration, insurance and concepts in value engineering.Topics include different types of specifications and CSI Master Format.Credit not granted for both CE 5378 and CE 4334.
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Student Learning Outcomes:Upon completion of the course, the student will:
understand the global nature of the construction project delivery process, giving particular attention to professional design, construction documents and administration of a construction contract.
acquire insight into developing a personal, professional bearing and career ethics.
grasp the intent and nature of contracts, and relationships between contracting parties.
develop skills in critical thinking and analytical judgment related to the development and execution of consultant and construction agreements.
comprehend the general aspects of the conditions of a contract for construction and their effect on the construction process.
recognize the purpose, structure and interfacing of specifications with the contract documents, and their importance to the construction of a project.
know the various roles and responsibilities for those participating in the administration of a construction contract.
develop participatory skills and comprehend the details about professional engineering design in relationship to the contract documents and construction administration.
Requirements:Consent of Professor Dr. Najafi or instructor.
This course is designed for engineers and managers involved in infrastructure development, sustainability, and replacement. Topics include asset management, inspection, evaluation, maintenance, and renewal alternatives for waste collection and water distribution systems, surface and subsurface drainage, pavements, bridges, culverts, buildings, and other structures. Credit not granted for both CE 5345 and CE 4302. Prerequisite: consent of instructor.
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Student Learning Outcomes:The course objective is to prepare students to demonstrate sound engineering judgment for evaluating, maintaining, and rehabilitating infrastructure related components.In addition, this course will focus on the following student abilities and coeducational outcomes.
Fundamental Knowledge – Student will demonstrate ability to identify causes of failures in infrastructure types.
Independent Abilities – Student will discuss and elucidate the difference between maintenance, rehabilitation, and repair of most civil engineering type of infrastructure.
Critical Thinking – Student will demonstrate ability to assess, interpret and understand a research topic related to infrastructure maintenance, rehabilitation, and repair via a formal paper and presentation.
Advanced Knowledge – Student will analyze complex problems to determine identify potential methods to repair, rehabilitate and restore damaged infrastructure.
Effective Communication – Student will demonstrate via class discussion and presentation.
Professional Development – Student will explain how changing technology and need for retaining infrastructure impacts need for professional life long learning.
All outcomes are observed implicitly through class participation, exams, homework, reports and formal/informal communications with instructor.
Requirements: Consent of instructor
Required Textbooks and Other Course Materials:No required text.Handouts, notes, reading assignments, problem solutions and other information are located on the class WebCT site. Minor adjustments to the syllabus may be required.
Fundamentals of construction project management, financial aspects and job costing of a construction project. Includes project management principles, budgets, cost codes, cost-to-complete and financial reports specific to the management of a construction company and project control.
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(1)Possess a broad-based civil engineering education to successfully obtain professional positions, and practice civil engineering in a wide range of professional settings including consulting firms, industries, and government agencies.
(2)Exhibit professional growth throughout their careers by taking on increasing professional responsibilities, and pursue life-long learning by participation in job-related training activities, and/or attending graduate school, and obtaining professional engineering license.
Student Learning Outcomes:
(1)an ability to design a system, component, or process to meet desired needs within realistic constraints such as economic, environmental, social, political, ethical, health and safety, manufacturability, and sustainability
(2)an ability to function on multi-disciplinary teams
(3)an ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems
(4)an understanding of professional and ethical responsibility
(5)an ability to communicate effectively
(6)the broad education necessary to understand the impact of engineering solutions in a global, economic, environmental, and societal context
(7)a recognition of the need for, and an ability to engage in life-long learning
(8)a knowledge of contemporary issues
(9)an ability to use the techniques, skills and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering practice
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