ANNEX-2
UG25.19 WATER RESOURCES ENGINEERING 3(3-0)
Elective
Rationale: This course is designed to provide a firm foundation in the concepts in water
resources engineering and to prepare interested students for future careers in water supply,
hydropower, and river engineering management.
Catalogue Description: Water Withdrawals and Uses; Water distribution; Hydropower
engineering; Reservoir design and optimization; River engineering and sedimentation
Pre-Requisites: Fluid Mechanics, Hydrology
Course outline:
I. Water Withdrawals and Uses
1. Water use classification
2. Water for energy
3. Water for agriculture
4. Water supply/withdrawals
II. Water Distribution
1. Water distribution systems
2. Pipe flow equation
3. System components
4. Hydraulics of simple networks
5. Pump systems analysis
6. Network simulation
7. Hydraulic transients
III. Hydropower Engineering
1. Principles of hydropower engineering
2. Hydropower water conveyance system
3. Determining energy potential
IV. Reservoir Design and Optimization
1. Surface-water reservoir systems
2. Mass curve analysis
3. Sequent peak analysis
4. Reservoir operation rules
5. Reservoir simulation
V. River Engineering and Sedimentation
1. Sediment sources and sediment characteristics
2. Bed forms and flow resistance
3. Sediment transport
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4. Bed load formulas
5. Suspended load formulas
6. Total load
7. Watershed sediment yield
8. Reservoir sedimentation
9. River training and riverbank protection works
10. Sediment control devices
Textbook & Materials:
Linseley R.K., Franzini J.B., Freygerg D.L., and Tchobanoglous G. (1992):
Water-Resources Engineering, McGraw Hill Book Co.
Mays L. W. (2005):
Water Resources Engineering, John Wiley & Sons, Inc.
Grading: Assignments (20%) Midsem Exam (30%) Final Exam (50%)
Instructor: Dr. Mukand S. Babel
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UG25.20 WATER SUPPLY AND WASTEWATER ENGINEERING 3(3-0)
Elective
Rationale: To introduce students to the principles of public health engineering, water and
wastewater treatment, water supply systems, wastewater disposal systems, stormwater
systems, biosolids treatment and management, and water quality and contamination
indicators.
Catalogue Description: Water/Wastewater Sources, Quantity and Quality; Water
Supply/Distribution Systems; Wastewater/Sewage Collection and Disposal Systems;
Wastewater Treatment; Wastewater Treatment Plant Characteristics; Natural Wastewater
Treatment Systems; Groundwater and Surface Water Treatment for Potable Water Supply
Pre-Requisites: None
Course Outline:
I. Water/Wastewater Sources, Quantity and Quality
1. Sources of water supply and wastewater
2. Water demand for various purposes
3. Population forecasting by various methods
4. Estimation of wastewater flows and variation in wastewater flows
5. Estimation of storm water quantity
6. Water/wastewater quality parameters and quality standard for various water uses
7. Water/wastewater treatment
II. Water Supply/Distribution Systems
1. Selection of source of water supply
2. Pressure and gravity distribution systems
3. Design of water distribution systems
III. Wastewater/Sewage Collection and Disposal Systems
1. Wastewater collection
2. Design of sewerage systems
3. Design of low cost sanitation
4. Discharge of sewage in streams/lakes
5. Wastewater recycling and reuse
IV. Wastewater Treatment
1. Wastewater characteristics
2. Physical methods of wastewater treatment
3. Chemical methods of wastewater treatment
4. Biological methods of wastewater treatment
5. Sludge treatment
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V. Wastewater Treatment Plant Characteristics
1. Sequencing of unit operations and processes
2. Plant layout
3. Hydraulic considerations
VI. Natural Wastewater Treatment Systems
1. Ponds and lagoons
2. Wetlands and root-zone systems
VII. Groundwater and Surface Water Treatment for Potable Water Supply
1. Water characteristics
2. Plant layout and sequencing of unit operations and processes
3. Hydraulic considerations
Textbook & Materials:
McGhee T. J. (1991):
Water Supply and Sewerage, McGraw-Hill.
Morgan P. (1990):
Rural Water Supplies and Sanitation, MACMILLAN EDUCATION LTD.
Qasim S. R., Motley E. M., and Zhu G. (2000):
Water Works Engineering – Planning, Design and Operation, Prentice-Hall PTR,
Upper Saddle River.
Grading: Assignments (30%) Midsem Exam (30%) Final Exam (40%)
Instructor: Dr. Sangam Shrestha
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UG25.21 FUNDAMENTALS OF COASTAL ENGINEERING 3(3-0)
Elective
Rationale: Coastal engineering has become increasingly important with more and more people
living or working at or near the world's coasts. Problems associated with coastal development
will require the expertise and innovation of coastal engineers. This course provides basic
knowledge of coastal engineering, which is concerned with the study of waves and currents and
their effect on coastal structures.
Catalog Description: Linear Wave Theory; Wave Transformation; Long Period Sea Waves; Wave
Forces on Structures
Pre-Requisites: None
Course outline:
I. Introduction
1. Historical background of coastal engineering
2. Subjects to be treated in coastal engineering
3. Wave characteristics
II. Linear Wave Theory
1. Basic equations of water waves
2. Small amplitude wave theory and standing waves
3. Irregular waves
4. Wave spectrum
III. Wave Transformation
1. Transformation of waves in shallow water
2. Bottom friction
3. Breaking wave
4. Wave setdown and setup
5. Wave runup, overtopping and transmission on beach and structures
IV. Long Period Sea Waves
1. Tide
2. Storm surge
3. Tsunamis
4. Oscillations in bays and harbors
V. Wave Forces on Structures
1. Stability of rubble mound structure
2. Wave pressure on vertical structures
3. Wave forces on pile structures
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Textbook & Materials:
Sorensen R. M. (2005):
Basic Coastal Engineering, 3rd edition, Springer.
Grading: Assignments (10%) Midsem Exam (40%) Final Exam (50%)
Instructor: Dr. Sutat Weesakul
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UG25.22 GROUNDWATER ENGINEERING 3(3-0)
Elective
Rationale: In the modern world of expanding populations, climate change, renewable energy,
and sustainability, groundwater is an ever more important resource and offers promising career
opportunities. This course provides an understanding of groundwater occurrence, groundwater
flow and contaminant transport mechanisms through saturated and unsaturated zones,
modeling of groundwater flow and contaminant transport and groundwater resources
evaluation and management issues.
Catalogue Description: Groundwater Hydrology; Contaminant Hydrology; Coupled Flow and
Transport; Well Hydraulics; Groundwater Evaluation and Management
Pre-Requisites: None
Course Outline:
I. Introduction
1. Groundwater in the hydrologic cycle
2. Aquifers and their basic properties
3. Recharge areas, discharge areas, and groundwater divides
4. Groundwater budget
II. Groundwater Hydrology
1. Darcy’s Law and hydraulic potential
2. Basic continuity equation
3. Streamlines and flow nets
4. Confined and unconfined flows
5. Initial and boundary conditions
6. Groundwater-surface water interactions
7. Groundwater flow modeling
III. Contaminant Hydrology
1. Geochemistry and groundwater pollution
2. Contaminant transport mechanisms and equations
3. Effects of concentration gradients (Fick’s Law)
4. Modeling of contaminant transport
5. Geochemical tracers, stable isotopes
IV. Coupled Flow and Transport
1. Density driven flow, freshwater/saltwater interaction
2. Heat transport and groundwater flow
3. Unsaturated zone hydrology
4. Flow equations (retention curves and Richard’s equation)
5. Infiltration and evapotranspiration
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6. Mathematical models
V. Well Hydraulics
1. Well construction, hydraulics and testing
2. Pumping tests and slug tests
3. Thiem and Thies equations
4. Partially penetrating wells
5. Multiple well systems
6. Capture zone analysis
VI. Groundwater Evaluation and Management
1. Exploration of aquifers
2. Groundwater development and consequences
3. Groundwater management issues
Textbook & Materials:
Schwartz F.W. & Zhang H. (2003):
Fundamentals of Ground Water, Wiley.
Kashef A.I. (1986):
Groundwater Engineering, McGraw Hill, New York.
Grading: Assignments (30%) Midsem Exam (30%) Final Exam (40%)
Instructor: Dr. Sangam Shrestha
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UG25.23 WATER RESOURCES PLANNING AND MANAGEMENT 3(3-0)
Elective
Rationale: This course provides a firm foundation in water excess management concepts, storm
water control, economics in water resources, linear programming for water resources,
integrated water resources management and planning.
Catalogue Description: Flood Control; Stormwater Control; Drought Management; Water
Quality; Engineering Economy in Water Resources; Linear Programming Application in Water
Resources; Integrated Water Resource Management; Water Resources Planning
Pre-Requisites: Hydrology, Engineering Economics
Course outline:
I. Flood Control
1. Introduction to floods
2. Floodplain management
3. Flood control alternatives
4. Flood damage and net benefit estimation
II. Stormwater Control
1. Stormwater management
2. Storm systems
3. Stormwater drainage channels
4. Storm water detention
III. Drought Management
1. Drought management options
2. Drought severity
3. Economic aspects of water shortage
IV. Water Quality
1. Water pollution
2. Basic parameters of water
3. Inorganic and organic chemicals
4. Water quality management
V. Engineering Economy in Water Resources
1. Benefit-cost analysis
2. Evaluation of alternatives
3. Price elasticity of water demand
4. Demand models
VI. Linear Programming Applications in Water Resources
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1.
2.
3.
4.
Introduction to linear programming
Linear programming model
Assumptions of linear programming
Simplex method for linear programming
VII. Water Resources Planning
1. Levels of planning
2. Phases and objectives
3. Data requirements
4. Project formulation and evaluation
5. Environmental considerations
6. Systems analysis
7. Multi-purpose projects
VIII. Integrated Water Resource Management
1. What is IWRM?
2. IWRM principles
3. Concept of integration
4. Socio-economic and environmental consideration
5. Institutional arrangement
6. Management instruments
7. Participatory approach and decentralization
IX. Case Studies
Textbook & Materials:
Linseley, R.K., Franzini, J.B., Freygerg, D.L., and Tchobanoglous G. (1992):
Water-Resources Engineering, McGraw Hill Book Co.
Mays, L. W. (2005):
Water Resources Engineering, John Wiley & Sons, Inc.
References:
Hillier F. S. and Lieberman G. J. (2001):
Introduction to Operation Research, McGraw Hill Book Co.
Cech T. V. (2009):
Principles of Water Resources: History, Development, Management, and Policy,
3rd edition, John Wiley and Sons Inc.
Stephenson D. (2003):
Water Resources Management, Swets and Zeitlinger B.V. Lisse, The Netherlands.
Chandrakumar G. and Mukundan N. (2006):
Water Resources Management: Thrust and Challenges, Sarup and Sons.
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Grading: Assignments (20%) Midsem Exam (30%) Final Exam (50%)
Instructor: Dr. Mukand S. Babel
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UG25.24 IRRIGATION ENGINEERING 3(2-1)
Elective
Rationale: This course provides students with fundamental knowledge of irrigation and
drainage engineering. It covers the topics of basic soil-plant-water relationships, planning and
design of irrigation and drainage systems, irrigation and drainage structures, flow
measurements and pump selection and operation.
Catalogue Description: Soil-Plant-Water Relationships; Irrigation Planning and Development;
Design of Irrigation Systems; Design of Drainage Systems; Irrigation and Drainage Structures;
Flow Measurements; Selection and Operation of Pumps
Pre-Requisites: None
Course Outline:
I. Soil-Plant-Water Relationships
1. Soil properties
2. Evapotranspiration
3. Soil water balance
4. Crop water requirements
II. Irrigation Planning and Development
1. Feasibility studies
2. Land resource assessment
3. Irrigation potential (water sources)
4. Project appraisal and implementation
III. Design of Irrigation Systems
1. Types of farm irrigation systems
2. Irrigation methods
3. Surface irrigation (furrow, flooding)
4. Overhead irrigation (sprinkler)
5. Sub-surface irrigation (drip)
IV. Design of Drainage Systems
1. Agricultural drainage
2. Main drainage systems
3. Design of open channels
4. Design of pipe drains
V. Irrigation and Drainage Structures
1. Dam (reservoir)
2. Canal network (main, secondary, tertiary)
3. Canal structures (falls, check dams, regulators, intake/offtake, etc.)
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4. Cross drainage structures (culverts, siphons, super passages, inlets/outlets, drop
structures, etc.)
5. Canal outlets (pipe, weirs, CHO, etc.)
VI. Flow Measurements
1. Flow measuring devices
2. Flow measurement in open channels (current meters, weirs, flumes, orifices)
3. Flow measurement in pipelines (flow meters, pitot tubes, etc)
VII. Selection and Operation of Pumps
1. Types of irrigation pumps
2. Rating curves for pumps
3. Pump selection
4. Pump power requirement
5. Pump operation and maintenance
Laboratory Session:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
Determination of soil bulk density and particle size distribution
Soil moisture measurement techniques
Hydraulic conductivity tests
Design and evaluation of sprinkler irrigation system
Design and evaluation of trickle irrigation system
Design and evaluation of surface/subsurface drainage systems
Textbook & Materials:
Asawa G. L. (1992):
Irrigation Engineering. Wiley Eastern Limited, New Delhi.
Ritzema H. P. (Editor-in-Chief) (1994):
Drainage Principles and Applications, ILRI publication 16, International Institute for
Land Reclamation and Improvement, Wageningen, The Netherlands.
References:
Ali I. (1993):
Irrigation and Hydraulic Structures: Theory, Design, and Practice. IEER, NED
University of Engineering and Technology, Pakistan.
Bos M. (1989):
Discharge Measurement Structures, ILRI Publication 20, The Netherlands.
Cuenca R. H. (1989):
Irrigation System Design: An Engineering Approach, Prentice Hall, NJ.
International Commission on Irrigation and Drainage (ICID) (1998):
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Planning the Management, Operation and Maintenance of Irrigation and
Drainage Systems. World Bank Technical Paper No. 389. World Bank, Washington
D.C.
James L. (1988):
Principles of Farm Irrigation System Design, John Wiley and Sons, New York.
Jensen M. E. (1983):
Design and Operation of Farm Irrigation Systems, Monograph No. 3, ASAE.
Kay M. (1986):
Surface Irrigation Systems and Practice. Cranfield Press, UK
Murty V. V. N. (1998):
Land and Water Management Engineering, 2nd Ed. Kalyani Publishers, India
Novak P., Moffat A. I. B., Nalluri C., and Narayanan R. (1990):
Hydraulic Structures. Unwin Hyman, London.
Rydzewski J. R. (1987):
Irrigation Development Planning: An Introduction for Engineers, John Wiley and
Sons, London.
Grading: Laboratory and assignments (30%) Midsem Exam (30%) Final Exam (40%)
Instructor: Dr. R.S. Clemente
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UG25.25 HYDROLOGICAL MODELING 3(2-1)
Elective
Rationale: This course is designed to provide students with knowledge of the use of
mathematical models in hydrological analysis and to provide an overview of several wellrecognized and popular computer models for water resources development, planning, and
management.
Catalogue Description: Introduction to Modeling; Modeling Process; Modeling in Hydrology;
Watershed Delineation; Theory of Hydrologic Modeling
Pre-requisites: Hydrology
Course Outline:
I. Introduction to Modeling
1. What is modeling?
2. Physical and mathematical modeling
II. Modeling Process
1. Steps in modeling
2. Calibration and validation
3. Sensitivity analysis
III. Modeling in Hydrology
1. Why are hydrological models needed?
2. Hydrologic system analysis and modeling
3. Classification of hydrologic models
4. Use of hydrologic models
5. Methodology for using hydrologic models
IV. Watershed Delineation
1. Introduction to watersheds
2. GIS and digital elevation models
3. Watershed delineation using GIS
V. Theory of Hydrologic Modeling
1. Precipitation modeling methods
2. Loss methods
3. Estimation of evapotranspiration
4. Runoff modeling methods
5. Routing methods
Laboratory Sessions:
1. Watershed delineation using GIS
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2.
3.
4.
5.
Rainfall-runoff models
Flow routing models
Hydrologic statistical models (frequency analysis models)
Reservoir operation and stream flow simulation models
Textbook & Materials:
Singh V. P. (1995):
Computer Models of Watershed Hydrology, Water Resources Publications,
Colorado, USA.
Handouts and computer program manuals provided by the instructor
Grading: Laboratory and assignments (30%) Midsem Exam (20%) Final Exam (50%)
Instructor: Dr. Mukand S. Babel
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UG25.26 ADVANCED STRUCTURAL ANALYSIS 3(3-0)
Elective
Rationale: This advanced course is designed for civil engineers with a desire to be the builders
of technology. This course aims to equip students with methodologies and techniques in line
with the fast development of computing technology in civil engineering. A semester project is
assigned to each group of two students to develop a software module to solve a specific
advanced topic in structural analysis.
Catalogue Description: Modeling of Structural Systems; Matrix Force Method; Matrix
Displacement Method; Direct Stiffness Method; Advanced Techniques in Direct Stiffness
Method; Introduction to Nonlinear Structural Analysis
Prerequisites: Structural Analysis II
Course outline:
I. Modeling of Structural Systems
1. Discrete modeling of structures
2. Discrete modeling of loads
3. Statics and kinematics requirements for a structural system
II. Matrix Force Method
1. Description of force method
2. Member flexibility matrix
3. Formulation of matrix force method
4. Temperature effects in matrix force method
III. Matrix Displacement Method
1. Description of displacement method
2. Member stiffness matrix
3. Formulation of matrix displacement method
4. Temperature effects in matrix displacement method
IV. Direct Stiffness Method
1. Kinematics in different coordinate systems
2. Stiffness matrix of a beam in 2D space
3. Stiffness matrix of some simple 1D elements
4. Formation of the global stiffness equations
5. The general assembly procedure
6. Modification for prescribed degree of freedoms
7. Computer implementation of the direct stiffness method
8. Temperature effects in direct stiffness method
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V. Advanced Techniques in Direct Stiffness Method
1. Modification of element stiffness matrix for member end releases
2. The rigid zones at member ends
3. Static condensation of stiffness matrices
4. Sub structuring technique
5. Imposition of constraint conditions
VI. Introduction to Nonlinear Structural Analysis
1. Material nonlinearity, geometric nonlinearity
2. Concept of geometric stiffness
3. Geometric stiffness for bar element and beam element
4. Stability analysis of frame structures
Textbook & Materials:
Weaver W. and Gere J.M. (1990):
Matrix Analysis of framed structures, 3rd edition. Von Nastrand, New York.
Przemieniecki J. S. (1968):
Theory of Matrix Structural Analysis, Dover, New York.
Neville A. M. and Brown T. G. (2003):
Structural analysis: a unified classical and matrix approach, 5th edition, Spon
Press, London.
Grading: Assignments (20%) Midsem Exam (20%) Project (30%) Final Exam (30%)
Instructor: Dr. Punchet Thammarak
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UG25.28 DESIGN OF STEEL STRUCTURE 3(3-0)
Elective
Rationale: This course is concerned with the behavior and the processes of design of steel
members and structures. Students will gain practical and comprehensive experience through
assigned semester project in the design of a simple steel structure.
Catalogue Description: Introduction to Steel Structure Design; Design of Tension Members;
Design of Compression Members; Design of Beam Members; Design of Beam - Column
Members; Design of Connections
Prerequisites: None
Course outline:
I. Introduction to Steel Structure Design
1. Material properties of steel
2. Design concepts of steel structures
3. ASD, plastic and LRFD
4. Building codes and specifications for steel design
II. Design of Tension Members
1. Typical tension members
2. Design criteria
3. Net and gross areas, effective area
4. Design of tension members: Threaded rods, cables and pin connected members
III. Design of Compression Members
1. Column behavior and modes of buckling failure
2. Influence of end conditions, effective length
3. Design of compression members
4. Local buckling
IV. Design of Beam Members
1. Beam behavior and modes of failure
2. Moment and shear capacity of beams
3. Flexural stability and lateral torsional buckling
4. Serviceability requirements
5. General and simplified design procedures
V. Design of Beam - Column Members
1. Beam-column behavior
2. Moment amplification analysis
3. Analysis and design of braced frames
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4. Analysis and design of unbraced frames
5. Design of bracing elements
VI. Design of Connections
1. Types of connections
2. Design strength of bolts
3. Analysis and design of bolted connections
4. Design strength of welds
5. Analysis and design of welded connections
Textbook & Materials:
AISC (1994)
AISC Manual of Steel Construction: Load and Resistance Factor Design, Second
edition, 2nd LRFD edition, American Institute of Steel Construction.
Salmon C. G. and Johnson J. E. (1990):
Steel Structures: Design and Behavior: Emphasizing Load and Resistance Factor
Design, 3rd edition, Harpercollins College Div.
Grading: Assignments (20%) Midsem Exam (20%) Project (30%) Final Exam (30%)
Instructor: Dr. Punchet Thammarak
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UG25.29 INTRODUCTION TO STRUCTURAL DYNAMICS 3(3-0)
Elective
Rationale: This course provides a basic understanding of the dynamic behavior of structures as
well as the underlying principles of analysis.
Catalogue Description: Introduction; Dynamics of Single Degree of Freedom (SDOF) Systems;
Free Vibration of SDOF Systems; Forced Vibration of SDOF Systems; Dynamics of Multi Degree
of Freedom (MDOF) Systems; Free Vibration of MDOF Systems; Dynamic Response of MDOF
Systems: Mode Superposition Method
Prerequisites: None
Course outline:
I. Introduction
1. Dynamical behavior of structures
2. Methods of discretization
3. Formulation of the equations of motion
II. Dynamics of Single Degree of Freedom (SDOF) Systems
1. SDOF approximation of vibrating systems
2. Equation of motion
3. Influence of support excitation
III. Free Vibration of SDOF Systems
1. Analysis of undamped free vibrations
2. Analysis of viscous-damped free vibrations
3. Free vibration of SDOF system with Coulomb damping
IV. Forced Vibration of SDOF Systems
1. Response to harmonic excitation
2. Response to periodic excitation
3. Response to general dynamic excitation
4. Numerical evaluation of dynamic response of SDOF systems
V. Dynamics of Multi Degree of Freedom (MDOF) Systems
1. Selection of the degrees of freedom
2. Lumped-parameter models
3. Formulation of equations of motion
VI. Free Vibration of MDOF Systems
1. Free vibration of undamped MDOF systems
2. Natural frequencies and modes
3. Numerical evaluation of natural frequencies and modes of undamped MDOF systems
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VII. Dynamic Response of MDOF Systems: Mode Superposition Method
1. Normal coordinates
2. Uncoupled equations of motion: Undamped
3. Uncoupled Equations of Motion: Viscous damping
4. Response analysis by mode displacement superposition
Textbook & Materials:
Chopra A. K. (2001):
Dynamics of Structures: Theory and Applications to Earthquake Engineering, 2nd
Ed., Prentice Hall.
Clough R. W. and Penzlen J. (1993):
Dynamics of Structures, 2nd Ed., McGraw Hill, New York.
Smith J. W. (1988):
Vibration of Structures: Application in Civil Engineering Design, Chapman and
Hall, London.
Grading: Assignments (30%) Midsem Exam (30%) Final Exam (40%)
Instructor: Dr. Pennung Warnitchai
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UG25.30 ADVANCED REINFORCED CONCRETE STRUCTURES 3(3-0)
Elective
Rationale: This is an advanced course on analysis and design of reinforced concrete structures.
This course is designed for students looking towards a career in the structural engineering field.
A semester project on the design of a multi-story and multi-bay reinforced concrete frame
building is assigned to students to enhance their practical skills in analysis and design.
Course Description: Review Design of Concepts of Reinforced Concrete Structures; Strut-andTie Models; Analysis of Statically Indeterminate Beam and Frames; Analysis and Design of Slabs;
Footings and Foundations
Prerequisites: Design of Reinforced Concrete Structures
Course outline:
I. Review Design of Concepts of Reinforced Concrete Structures
1. Stress-strain relationships for concrete and steel
2. Limit state design
3. Flexural capacity of RC beam
4. Shear capacity of RC beam
5. Capacity of RC beam subjected to combined flexural moment and axial force
6. Interaction of shear, flexure and axial forces
7. Torsion capacity of RC beam
8. Combined flexure and torsion
II. Strut-and-Tie Models
1. Introduction
2. Development of Strut-and-Tie models
3. Strut-and-Tie design methodology
4. Applications
III. Analysis of Statically Indeterminate Beams and Frames
1. Loading
2. Simplifications in frame analysis
3. Methods of elastic analysis
4. Idealization of the structure
5. Preliminary design and guidelines for proportioning members
6. Approximate analysis – ACI moment coefficients
IV. Analysis and Design of Slabs
1. Types of slabs
2. Design of one-way slabs
3. Temperature and shrinkage reinforcement
4. Behavior of two-way edge-supported slabs
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5. Two-way column-supported slabs
6. Direct design method for column-supported slabs
7. Flexural reinforcement for column-supported slabs
8. Equivalent frame method
9. Shear design
10. Transfer of moments at columns
11. Openings in slabs
12. Deflection calculations
V. Footings and Foundations
1. Types and functions
2. Spread footings
3. Design factors
4. Loads, bearing pressures, and footing sizes
5. Wall footings
6. Column footings
7. Combined footings
8. Strip, grid and mat foundations
9. Pile caps
Textbook & Materials:
ACI (2002):
Building Code Requirements for Structural Concrete (ACI 318-02) and
Commentary, Amer. Concrete Inst.
Nilson A. H., Darwin D., and Dolan C. W. (2003):
Design of Concrete Structures, 13th edition.
Grading: Assignments (20%) Midsem Exam (20%) Project (30%) Final Exam (30%)
Instructor: To be announced
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UG25.31 FUNDAMENTALS OF EARTH’S PHYSICS 3(2-1)
Elective
Rationale: The course provides fundamental knowledge of Earth’s physics for those who would
like to specialize further in geotechnical and earth resources engineering, geo-exploration and
natural hazard preparedness and mitigation. It provides students with knowledge of the
internal structure and dynamics of the earth considered in light of constraints from the
gravitational and magnetic fields, seismology, and mineral physics.
Catalogue Description: The Earth as a Planet; Gravity, the Figure of the Earth and Geodynamics;
Seismology and the Internal Structure of the Earth; Earth’s Age, Thermal and Electrical
Properties; Geomagnetism and Paleomagnetism; Applied Geophysics
Pre-Requisites: None
Course Outline:
I. The Earth as a Planet
1. The solar system
2. The dynamic Earth
II. Gravity, the Figure of the Earth and Geodynamics
1. The Earth’s size and shape
2. Gravitation
3. The Earth’s rotation
4. The Earth’s figure and gravity
5. Gravity anomalies
6. Interpretation of gravity anomalies
7. Isostasy
III. Seismology and the Internal Structure of the Earth
1. Introduction
2. Elasticity theory
3. Seismic waves
4. The seismograph
5. Earthquake seismology
6. Seismic wave propagation
7. Internal structure of the Earth
IV. Earth’s Age, Thermal and Electrical Properties
1. Geochronology
2. The Earth’s heat
3. Geoelectricity
V. Geomagnetism and Paleomagnetism
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1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
Historical introduction
The physics of magnetism
Rock magnetism
Geomagnetism
Magnetic survey
Paleomagnetism
VI. Applied Geophysics
1. Application of geophysics in global studies
2. Regional geophysics
3. Hydrogeophysics
Laboratory Sessions:
1. Introduction to the field geophysical survey
2. Presentation of geophysical data
3. Laboratory geophysical measurements
4. Seismic refraction
5. Seismic reflection
6. Resistivity measurement and electric survey
7. Gravity survey
8. Magnetic survey
9. Integrated interpretation of geophysical data
10. Geophysical survey report
Textbook & Materials:
Lowrie W. (2007).
Fundamentals of Geophysics, (2nd edition), Cambridge University Press.
Lecture notes & handouts by the instructor
Grading: Laboratory and assignments (30%) Midsem Exam (30%) Final Exam (40%)
Instructor: Dr. Pham Huy Giao
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UG25.32 ENVIRONMENTAL GEOLOGY 3(2-1)
Elective
Rationale: Environmental geology examines the interaction between human activity and the
natural environment. The course provides knowledge of geologic processes and the physical
constituents of the Earth that are necessary to understand environmental problems on a local,
regional and global scale. It plays a significant role in decision-making concerning the use of
water, minerals, energy resources, and our response to and preparedness for natural hazards.
The main objective of the course is to equip students with an understanding of how geology
interacts with major environmental problems and issues facing people and society.
Catalogue Description: General Geology; Introductory Material and Environmental Concerns
Related to Surface Geologic Processes; Environmental Concerns Related to Earthquakes and
Volcanism; Environmental Concerns Related to Geologic Resources, and Soil and Groundwater
Contamination; Environmental Concerns Related to Geologic Resources, and Soil and
Groundwater Contamination
Pre-Requisites: None
Course Outline:
I. General Geology
1. Minerals and rocks
2. Geological processes
3. Geological structures
4. Geological age
II. Introductory Material and Environmental Concerns Related to Surface Geologic Processes
1. Population dynamics and associated environmental pressures
2. Soils formation, classification and associated concerns
3. Mass wasting: forms, behaviors and concerns
4. Fluvial processes: floods and more
5. Shorelines: dynamics, deltas, barrier island complexes, engineering issues
6. Karst terrains and associated environmental concerns
III. Environmental Concerns Related to Earthquakes and Volcanism
1. Plate tectonic theory - the how and why of earthquakes and volcanoes
2. Seismology - the science of earthquakes
3. Events and environmental concerns associated with earthquakes
4. Earthquake prediction
5. Earthquake engineering and zoning
6. Volcanology - the science of volcanism
7. Environmental concerns associated with volcanism, case histories
8. Role of volcanic eruptions in global climate change
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IV. Environmental Concerns Related to Geologic Resources, and Soil and Groundwater
Contamination
1. Basics of hydrogeology
2. Wells, recharge rates and case histories of groundwater depletion
3. Groundwater geochemistry, contamination, clean up and legal framework
4. Energy resources, exploration, extraction, use and associated environmental concerns
5. Nuclear energy and radioactive waste disposal
6. Metallic resources and related environmental concerns
7. Landfill design and solid waste disposal
Laboratory Sessions:
1. Visual mineral identification
2. Visual rock identification
3. Mineral and rock identification under microscope
4. GPS and Surveying
5. Reading topographic maps
6. Reading geological maps
7. Structural geology exercises
8. Plate tectonics and geological hazards exercises
9. Groundwater flow and pumping test analysis
10. Geological field visit/trip
The students are expected to join a field trip to get acquainted with rock and geological
processes in the field.
Textbook & Materials:
Merritts D., Wet A. D., and Menking K. (1998):
Environmental Geology: an Earth System Science Approach, New York, NY: W.H.
Freeman and Company.
Grading: Laboratory and assignments (30%) Midsem Exam (30%) Final Exam (40%)
Instructor: Dr. Pham Huy Giao and Dr. Noppadol Phien-wej
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UG25.33 COMPUTATIONAL GEOTECHNICS 3(3-0)
Elective
Rationale: Nowadays civil engineers need to use computer technology and software for their
professional work and global competencies. Many general- or specific-purpose computer
software packages are used in geotechnical analysis, design and practice. This course provides
civil engineering students with basic knowledge on how to apply the finite element method to
solve traditional soil mechanics problems as well as practical geotechnical engineering
problems.
Catalogue Description: Introduction to Computational Geotechnics; Elasticity and Plasticity;
Stresses in Soil; Consolidation; Shear Strength of Soils; Shallow Foundations; Lateral Earth
Pressure and Retaining Walls; Piles and Pile Groups; Permeability and Seepage
Pre-Requisites: None
Course Outline:
I. Introduction to Computational Geotechnics
1. Traditional soil mechanics problems
2. Practical geotechnical engineering problems
3. Finite element method and commercial software for geotechnical engineering design
and analysis
II. Elasticity and Plasticity
1. Elasticity and plasticity
2. Modified CAM clay model
3. Stress and strain invariants
4. Extended CAM clay model
III. Stresses in Soil
1. In situ stresses
2. Stress increase in a semi-infinite soil mass caused by external loading
3. Finite element analysis
IV. Consolidation
1. One-dimensional consolidation theory
2. Calculation of the ultimate consolidation settlement
3. Finite element analysis of consolidation problems
V. Shear Strength of Soil
1. Direct and triaxial shear tests
2. Field tests
3. Drained and undrained loading conditions via finite element method
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VI. Shallow Foundations
1. Modes of failure
2. Bearing capacity equations and finite element analysis
VII. Lateral Earth Pressure and Retaining Walls
1. At-rest earth pressure
2. Active and passive earth pressure
3. Retaining wall design and finite element analysis
VIII. Piles and Pile Groups
1. Drained and undrained loading conditions
2. Estimating the load capacity of piles
3. Pile groups
4. Settlements of single piles and pile groups
5. Lateral loaded piles and pile groups
6. Finite element analysis of piles and pile groups
IX. Permeability and Seepage
1. Permeability and seepage
2. Flow through embankments
3. Finite element analysis of seepage
Textbook & Materials:
Helwany S. (2007):
Applied Soil Mechanics with ABAQUS Applications, John Wiley & Sons, Inc.
Grading: Assignments (50%) Midsem exam (20%) Final Exam (30%)
Instructor: Dr. Kyung-Ho Park
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UG25.34 INTRODUCTION TO SOIL DYNAMICS 3(3-0)
Elective
Rationale: Civil engineers are increasingly challenged to solve the geotechnical problems under
dynamic and seismic loading conditions. This course provides civil engineering students with
basic knowledge of soil dynamics and geotechnical earthquake engineering.
Catalogue Description: Seismology and Earthquakes; Dynamics of Single Degree of Freedom
Systems; Foundation Vibration; Strong Ground Motion; Site Amplification and Ground
Response Analysis; Soil Liquefaction; Seismic Slope Stability
Pre-Requisites: None
Course Outline:
I. Introduction
1. Basic concepts in soil dynamics and geotechnical earthquake engineering
2. Seismic hazards
II. Seismology and Earthquakes
1. Reasons earthquakes occur
2. Faults
3. Definition of some earthquake-related terms
III. Dynamics of Single Degree of Freedom Systems
1. Free vibration of damped and undamped systems
2. Forced vibration of damped and undamped systems
3. Response spectrum concept
IV. Foundation Vibration
1. Vertical vibration
2. Vibration of embedded foundations systems
3. Vibration screening
V. Strong Ground Motion
1. Measurement, properties and variability of strong ground motions
2. Estimation of ground motion parameters
3. Local site effects on strong ground motions
VI. Site Amplification and Ground Response Analysis
1. Simplified site amplification procedures
2. Dynamic soil properties
3. One dimensional equivalent linear site response analysis
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VII. Soil Liquefaction
1. Definition of soil liquefaction, soils vulnerable to liquefaction
2. Assessment of liquefaction potential, liquefaction induced displacements
VIII. Seismic Slope Stability
1. Pseudostatic approach
2. Newmark’s sliding block analysis
Textbook & Materials:
Kramer S.L. (1996):
Geotechnical Earthquake Engineering, Prentice Hall.
Verruijt A. (2010):
An Introduction to Soil Dynamics, Springer.
Grading: Assignments (50%) Midsem exam (20%) Final Exam (30%)
Instructor: Dr. Kyung-Ho Park
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UG25.35 FINITE ELEMENT METHOD AND APPLICATIONS IN GEOENGINEERING &
GEOEXPLORATION 3(3-0)
Elective
Rationale: This course introduces the basics of the finite method and its application in solving a
series of practical geo-problems, including consolidation analysis, groundwater flow modeling,
heat flow and electric flow analyses. The course is suitable for advanced undergraduate
students, especially those who would like to pursue graduate study in geoengineering and
geoexploiration.
Catalogue Description: Basic Concepts of the Finite Element Method; Finite Element
Formulation; Programming the Finite Element (FE) Method; FEM Formulation and Analysis of
Consolidation; FEM Formulation and Analysis of Groundwater Flow; FEM Formulation and
Analysis of Heat Flow; FEM Formulation and Analysis of Electric Flow
Prerequisites: None
Course outline:
Part A: Fundamentals of the Finite Element Method (FEM)
I. Basic Concepts of the Finite Element Method
1. History of the finite element method
2. Basic steps in the finite element analysis
3. Review of matrix algebra
4. Direct formulation of FEM for simple 1-dimension problems
5. The direct stiffness method
II. Finite Element Formulation
1. Potential energy method
2. Weighted residual method
3. Shape functions for element formulation
4. Global, local, and natural coordinates
5. Numerical integration of element matrices
III. Programming the Finite Element (FE) Method
1. In-house-designed versus commercial FE programs
2. Introduction to Fortran programming language
3. Structure of a FE program
4. The FE engine-the assembly and solving processes
5. Verification and interpretation of numerical results
Part B: FE Applications in Geoengineering and Geoexploration
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IV. FEM Formulation and Analysis of Consolidation
1. 1D & 2D consolidation: FEM formulation & programming
2. Applications in land subsidence and settlement analysis
V. FEM Formulation and Analysis of Groundwater Flow
1. Axisymmetric, 2D and Pseudo-thee dimensional GW flow: FEM formulation &
programming
2. Analysis of pumping well and regional GW modeling
3. Dewatering of construction works
VI. FEM Formulation and Analysis of Heat Flow
1. Heat flow equation: FEM formulation & programming
2. Analysis of thermal hydraulic conductivity testing
3. Application in petroleum basin modeling
VII. FEM Formulation and Analysis of Electric Flow
1. Electric flow equation: FEM formulation & programming
2. Forward and inverse resistivity analysis
3. Electric and electromagnetic surveys
Textbook & Materials:
Honjo Y. (1993):
Analytical and Numerical Analyses in Geotechnical Engineering, AIT.
Huton D. V. (2004):
Fundamentals of Finite Element Analysis, McGraw-Hill.
Silvester P. P. and Ferrari R. L. (1996):
Finite Elements for Electrical Engineers, Cambridge University Press.
Grading: Assignments and project work (30%) Midsem exam (35%) Final Exam (35%)
Instructors: Dr. Pham Huy Giao and Dr. Bui Thanh Tam
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UG25.40 TRANSPORTATION POLLUTANT EMISSION AND CONTROL 3(3-0)
Elective
Rationale: This course introduces students to the basic principles of analysis of air pollution
sources and methods for controlling emissions, with a focus on transportation-related air
pollution.
Catalogue Description: Particulate Control; Gas and Emission Control; Combustion System
Fundamentals and Pollutant Formation Mechanisms; Control of Emissions from Spark-Ignition
and Compression-Ignition Engines
Pre-Requisites: None
Course outline:
I. Introduction
1. Air Pollutants
2. Sources of air pollutants
3. Pollutant concentration and emission measurement
4. Global warming
5. Acid rain
6. Hazardous air pollution
7. Urban smog
II. Particulate Control
1. Control Mechanisms
2. Size distribution
III. Gas and Emission Control
1. Air pollution monitoring and control measures
2. Introduction to air quality models
IV. Combustion System Fundamentals and Pollutant Formation Mechanisms
1. Combustion characteristics
2. Combustion modes
3. Design and adjustment parameters
4. Raw emission reduction
V. Control of Emissions from Spark-Ignition and Compression-Ignition Engines
1. Gasoline main characteristics and specifications
2. Lean mixture NOx treatment (homogeneous/stratified)
3. Operating limits of gasoline catalysts aging
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4. Gasoline on board diagnostic (OBD)
Textbook & Materials:
Kutz M. (2007):
Environmentally conscious transportation, Wiley & Sons.
Grading: Assignments (30%) Midsem exam (30%) Final exam (40%)
Instructor: To be announced
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UG25.41 PAVEMENT ENGINEERING 3(3-0)
Elective
Rationale: This course introduces students to the fundamental principles of the design,
construction, maintenance and repair, and management of highway and airfield pavement
systems.
Catalogue Description: Introduction to Pavement Engineering; Pavement Performance;
Pavement Mechanics; Pavement Materials and Characterization; Rigid and Flexible Pavement
Design; Pavement Construction and Maintenance; Pavement Management
Pre-Requisites: Highway Engineering
Course outline:
I. Introduction to Pavement Engineering
1. Pavement types
2. Components of pavement structure
3. Importance of sub-grade soil properties for pavement
4. Functions of sub-grade, sub-base, base course and wearing course
II. Pavement Performance
1. Structural and function of pavement
2. Pavement evaluation
3. Serviceability
4. Safety
III. Pavement Mechanics
1. Single-layered elastic theory
2. Two-layered elastic theory
3. Multi-layered elastic theory
4. Slab theory
IV. Pavement Materials and Characterization
1. Properties and characterization
2. Environmental effects
3. Water in pavement
4. Heat in pavement
V. Rigid and Flexible Pavement Design
1. New pavement
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2. Rehabilitation
3. Asphalt Institute design method
4. AASTHO design method
VI. Pavement Construction and Maintenance
1. New construction
2. Maintenance
3. Rehabilitation
VII. Pavement Management
1. Introduction to pavement maintenance management systems
2. Components of pavement management maintenance measures
3. PMMS objectives
4. Evaluation and strengthening of pavements
5. Highway drainage system
Textbook & Materials:
Papagiannakis A. T. and Masad E. A. (2008):
Pavement Design and Materials, Wiley Publishing Ltd.
Grading: Assignments(30%) Midsem exam (30%) Final exam (40%)
Instructor: Dr. Kunnawee Kanitpong
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UG25.42 ROADSIDE DESIGN AND MANAGEMENT 3(3-0)
Elective
Rationale: This course introduces students to the concept of roadside design and management
with a focus on safety treatments that minimize the likelihood of serious injuries when a driver
runs off the road.
Catalogue Description: Roadside Topography and Drainage Features; Sign, Signal, Luminaire
Supports, Utility Poles, Trees and Similar Roadside Features; Barriers; Traffic Barriers, Traffic
Control Devices, and Other Safety Features for Work Zones
Pre-Requisites: None
Course outline:
I. Introduction
1. Accident statistics
2. History of roadside safety
3. Benefits of roadside safety
4. Forgiving roadside concept
5. Crash testing roadside safety features and appurtenances
II. Roadside Topography and Drainage Features
1. Clear zone concept
2. Roadside geometry
3. Application of clear zone concept
4. Drainage features
III. Sign, Signal, Luminaire Supports, Utility Poles, Trees and Similar Roadside Features
1. Sign supports
2. Breakaway luminaire supports
3. Utility poles
4. Trees
IV. Barriers
1. Performance requirements
2. Warrants
3. Performance level selection factors
4. End treatments
5. Crash cushions
V. Traffic Barriers, Traffic Control Devices, and Other Safety Features for Work Zones
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1.
2.
3.
4.
The clear-zone concept in work zones
Traffic barriers
Traffic control devices
Other work-zone features
Textbook & Materials:
AASHTO (2002):
Roadside Design Guide. 3rd edition, American Association of State Highway and
Transportation Officials.
Grading: Assignments (30%) Midsem exam (30%) Final exam (40%)
Instructor: To be announced
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UG25.43 SUSTAINABLE TRANSPORTATION 3(3-0)
Elective
Rationale: This course introduces students to the concepts of sustainable development and
sustainable transportation. The course describes practical techniques for comprehensive
evaluation, provides tools for multi-modal transport planning, and presents innovative mobility
management solutions to transportation problems.
Catalogue Description: Automobile Dependency, Equity and Inequity; History of Sustainable
and Unsustainable Transportation; Transportation Modes; Moving Freight, Logistics and Supply
Chains in a More Sustainable Direction; Transportation Economics and Investment: Improving
Analysis and Investment Strategies; Public Policy and Effective Citizen Participation; Planning,
Policy and Mobility Management to Repair, Regeneration and Renewal
Pre-Requisites: None
Course outline:
I. Automobile Dependency, Equity and Inequity
1. What is sustainable transportation?
2. Unsustainable transportation: magnitude of the problem
3. Problems of automobile dependence
4. Equity and auto dependence
II. History of Sustainable and Unsustainable Transportation
1. Transportation history
2. Transportation infrastructure
3. Rise of automobility
4. Telecommunication and transportation
III. Transportation Modes
1. In-town modes
2. Regional-metropolitan area modes
3. Long distance modes
4. Futuristic modes
IV. Moving Freight, Logistics and Supply Chains in a More Sustainable Direction
1. Background to current freight movement factors
2. Factors that shape freight movement
3. Problem of global supply chains
4. Total logistics cost
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V. Transportation Economics and Investment: Improving Analysis and Investment Strategies
1. Basic concept and principles
2. Current evaluation methods
3. Hidden and intentional subsidies and externalities
4. Opportunity costs
5. Regulation versus pricing
6. Time-area: An important tool for analysing a transportation investment
7. Moving public policy and investment evaluation towards promoting sustainability
VI. Public Policy and Effective Citizen Participation
1. Public, policy, and participation
2. Transportation policy
3. Public participation in transportation
VII. Planning, Policy and Mobility Management to Repair, Regeneration and Renewal
1. Integrated policy-making planning and mobility management
2. Towards better management of existing transportation features
3. Integrated planning
4. Moving from planning and policy to regeneration, repair, and renewal
Textbook & Materials:
Preston L. S., Eric C. B., and Jeffrey R. K. (2010):
An Introduction to Sustainable Transportation Policy, Planning and
Implementation, Earthscan Publication Ltd.
Grading: Assignments (30%) Midsem exam (30%) Final exam (40%)
Instructor: To be announced
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UG25.44 TRAFFIC OPERATIONS 3(3-0)
Elective
Rationale: This course introduces students to the basic principles of traffic engineering and
operations. Students learn and use the capacity analysis procedures and become familiar with
the Highway Capacity Manual.
Catalogue Description: Introduction; Interrupted Flow - Traffic Stream Parameters;
Unsignalized Intersections; Basic Principles of Signalization; Signalized Intersections;
Uninterrupted Flow; Capacity and level of service (LOS) Analysis; Freeways - Specific Grades and
Composite Grades; Ramp Junctions; Weaving Segments
Pre-Requisites: None
Course outline:
I. Introduction
1. Capacity of traffic
2. Speed of traffic
3. Volume of traffic
4. Parking and Safety
II. Interrupted Flow - Traffic Stream Parameters
1. Signalized intersections
2. Interchange ramps terminals
3. Urban streets
4. Roundabouts
III. Unsignalized Intersections
1. Intersection capacity
2. Analysis of different unsignalized intersection
IV. Basic Principles of Signalization
1. Basic principles of intersection signalization
2. Fundamentals of signal timing & design
3. Analysis of signalized intersections
4. Applications of signalized intersection analysis
5. Signal coordination for arterials
V. Signalized Intersections
1. Incremental queue analysis
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2.
3.
4.
5.
Traffic actuated controllers
Queue check
Volume/capacity check
Level of service (LOS) for signalized intersection
VI. Uninterrupted Flow
1. Traffic flow theory for uninterrupted flow
2. Speed flow and bunching relationship for uninterrupted flow
3. Examples of uninterrupted flow: Roundabout, grade separation, etc.
VII. Capacity and Level of Service (LOS) Analysis
1. Freeway capacity analysis
2. Freeway segments - methodology
VIII. Freeways - Specific Grades and Composite Grades
1. Specific grades
2. Composite grades
IX. Ramp Junctions
1. Ramp roadways
2. Merge influence areas
3. Diverge influence areas
4. Overlapping ramp influence areas
5. Determining speed at ramp influence areas
X. Weaving Segments
1. Weaving segment parameters
2. Determining flow rates
3. Weaving segment diagram
4. Weaving segment configuration
5. Multiple weaving segments
Textbook & Materials:
Transportation Research Board (2010):
Highway Capacity Manual (Special Report , 209), Transportation Research Board.
McShane W. R., Roess R. P., and Prassas E. S. (1998):
Traffic Engineering, 2nd edition, Prentice-Hall.
Grading: Assignments (30%) Midsem exam (30%) Final exam (40%)
Instructor: To be announced
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UG25.45 TRANSPORTATION PLANNING 3(3-0)
Elective
Rationale: The objective of this course is to provide an understanding of the nature of travel
demand and methods used to plan for future transportation systems. This course introduces
students to the basic concepts of transportation planning, transportation survey methods, data
collection, and modeling.
Catalogue Description: Overview of Transportation Planning and Modeling; Sampling and
Design of Transport Surveys; Urban Transportation Planning Systems; Congestion Management
and Air Quality Modeling; Transportation Demand Management; Travel Demand Analysis,
Evaluation and Choice
Pre-Requisites: None
Course outline:
I. Overview of Transportation Planning and Modeling
1. Development of formal planning process
2. Planning studies and methods
3. Other planning issues
II. Sampling and Design of Transport Surveys
1. Review of probability, statistics, and regression methods
2. Basic sampling theory
3. Errors in modeling and forecasting
4. Data-collection methods
III. Urban Transportation Planning Systems
1. Trip generation modeling
2. Trip distribution modeling
3. Modal split and discrete choice models
4. Traffic assignment algorithms, linear programming
IV. Congestion Management and Air Quality Modeling
1. Transit and pedestrian improvements
2. Parking pricing and parking brokerage services
3. Types of plumes, flow regimes of a plume, plume rise and dispersion parameters
4. Ambient air concentration modeling and Gaussian dispersion models
5. Computer programs for air quality modeling
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V. Transportation Demand Management
1. Transportation demand management planning and evaluation
2. Special event transportation management services
3. Integrated transportation and land use planning management
VI. Travel Demand Analysis
1. Trip classification and socio-economic variable in trip making and trip generation
2. Multiple regression analysis
3. Category analysis
4. Comparative study
5. Modal split analysis
VII. Evaluation and Choice
1. Feasibility and impact enumeration
2. Engineering economic analysis
3. Effectiveness analysis
Textbook & Materials:
Papacostas C. S. and Prevedouros P. D. (2000):
Fundamentals of Transportation Engineering, 3rd edition, Prentice-Hall.
Ortúzar J. de Dios and Willumsen L. G. (2001):
Modelling Transport, 3rd edition, Wiley.
Grading: Assignments (30%) Midsem exam (30%) Final exam (40%)
Instructor: To be announced
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