Department of
Civil Engineering
Department of Civil Engineering, established in 1977, offers the degree of Bachelor
of Science (B.Sc.) in Civil Engineering. At the graduate level, it offers the Master of
Science (M.Sc.) in Structural Engineering, Hydraulics Structures Engineering, Water Engineering,
Soil & Foundation Engineering, Highway Engineering and Environmental Engineering. The
Department also offers the degree of Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Structural
Engineering and Water Engineering. The department of civil engineering intends to accept
students for Ph.D. in Soil Mechanics & Foundation Engineering in near future.
Research Activities
Research by the faculty is carried out in three distinct groups of Structural
Engineering, Water and Environmental Engineering, and Geotechnical and Highway
Engineering.
Structural Engineering
The three major themes addressed by the research groups in our department includes:
Applied Mechanics, Reinforced Concrete Technology and Numerical Methods.
The group of applied mechanics is currently engaged in the following fields:
- Free-vibration analysis of tanks containing more than one liquid
- Investigation of the elastic and plastic behavior of encased castellated I-beams
- Solution of triangular plates having variable thickness and different boundary
conditions
- Local, distortional, lateral and post buckling of curved beams, composite structures
and moving plates
- Investigation of strength of masonry columns under axial loads.
The vast use of Reinforced Concrete (RC) structures all over the country and the need
for the revision of Iranian Concrete Code necessitate the novel research studies in
prestigious universities of the country. On the other side, the essential changes in
traditional concepts of Concrete Technology and the emergence of new materials and
admixtures in concrete mixes have created attractive fields of research all over the
world. These are good reasons to attract the professors and the graduate students
(Master and Ph.D.) of the Department of Civil Engineering to focus on the
aforementioned subjects both theoretically and experimentally. Some of the current
research subjects being conducted in the structural and material laboratories of the
department are as follows:
- Ductility and moment redistribution in continuous RC beams and frames
- Flexural, shear, and tortional strengthening of RC beams and frames with Fiber
Reinforced Polymers (FRP)
- Debonding phenomenon in FRP strengthened RC members
- Surface preparation and its effect on debonding of FRP composites from concrete
beams
- Novel substitute methods for surface preparation to postpone debonding of FRP
sheets from concrete substrate
- Mechanical and durability properties of High Strength Concrete (HSC) and High
Performance Concrete (HPC)
- Mechanical and physical properties of Fiber Reinforced Concrete (FRC)
- Mechanical and rheological properties of Self Compacting Concrete (SCC)
- Novel procedures for concrete mix design of HSC, SCC and FRC
Numerical simulation of engineering problems involving studies on mesh-based and
mesh-less methods. In the mash-based part, mainly focusing on finite element
method, the studies are performed on error estimation and adaptivity, continua with
incompressibility behavior, topology optimization of structures, discrete Green’s
functions and wave propagation in domains with periodic material properties (with
application to problems with multi-scale features). In the mesh-less part, the studies
are conducted on the Finite Point Method as well as a new boundary collocation
method using fundamental exponential bases.
Water and Environmental Engineering
The research areas of academic members in Water and Environmental Engineering
are:
Water resources planning and management under uncertainty
- Application of fuzzy sets theory in water resources management
- Water resources management in arid and semiarid regions
- Integrated water resources management
- Groundwater contaminant transport modeling
Hydraulic structures
- Environmental hydraulics
- Coastal engineering and research
-
River engineering and sediment mechanics
Experimental modeling of hydraulic structures and water conveyance systems
Natural systems for wastewater treatment
Degradation and fate of pollutants in the environment
Water quality engineering in aquatic ecosystems
Application of agricultural, mineral and industrial solid waste as adsorbents of
pollutants
- Application of agricultural wastes to improve activated sludge settleability
- Investigation of surface water and groundwater quality and pollution control
Geotechnical and Highway Engineering
Academic activities in Geotechnics, Soil Mechanics and Highway Engineering
can be categorized in 3 subjects as:
- Laboratory activities for research projects either for Postgraduate degrees or for
field investigations related to the practical and civil projects outside the
university.
- Analytical researches regarding the subjects like: bearing capacity of foundation
soils in problematic cases, numerical studies for soil behavior, tunneling in soft
ground, reinforced earth, embankment dams, and marine geotechnics.
- Co-operations with some national projects (both in R&D and in consulting
sections) in road engineering, slope stability, application of new materials in civil
engineering and in ground improvements
Hydraulic Structures
-
The research areas of academic members in Hydraulic Structures Engineering
are:
Optimal design of hydraulic structures
Fluid-structure interaction
Concrete and earth fill dams engineering
Hydraulic and structural aspects of water tunnels
Water conveyance structures
Fluid dynamics
Computational hydraulics
Dynamics of hydraulic structures
Experimental modeling of hydraulic structures
River engineering
Two-phase flows in hydraulic structures
Labs:
123456-
Masonry Lab (Educational & Research)
Structural Lab (Educational & Research)
Fluid Mechanics and Hydraulic Lab (Educational & Research)
Soil Mechanics Lab (Educational & Research)
Environmental Lab (Educational & Research)
Surveying Lab (Educational)
UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAM
Undergraduate students must take 20 credits general courses, 26 credits basic courses,
84 credits compulsory courses and 10 credits elective courses (Total 140 credits) for
B.Sc. in Civil Engineering.
UNDERGRADUATE COURSES
Curriculum for the Degree of Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering
Semester I (Fall)
COURSE CODE
2010115
1914101
1610101
2510111
2010116
-
COURSE TITLE
Physics I
Calculus I
Engineering Drawing
General English for Engineers
Physics Lab I
General Courses
CREDITS
3
4
2
3
1
4
COURSE TITLE
Physics II
Calculus II
Engineering Geology I
Statics
Surveying
General Courses
CREDITS
3
4
2
3
2
4
COURSE TITLE
Computer Programming
Differential Equations
Dynamics
CREDITS
3
3
2
Semester II (Spring)
COURSE CODE
2010125
1914102
1210108
1610102
1610119
-
Semester III (Fall)
COURSE CODE
1730150
1914251
1610205
1610120
1610200
1612210
-
Field Work for Surveying
Building Materials
Strength of Materials
General Courses
1
2
4
3
Semester IV(Spring)
COURSE CODE
1610222
1912291
1614226
1616330
1612224
1612334
-
COURSE TITLE
Principles of Architecture and Urban
Planning
Engineering Statistics and Probability
Fluid Mechanics I
Soil Mechanics
Structural Analysis I
Concrete Technology
General Courses
CREDITS
2
COURSE TITLE
Architectural Design
Hydraulics
Highway Engineering
Structural Analysis II
Building Materials Lab
Steel Structures Design I
Environmental Engineering
English for Civil Engineering
Strength of Materials Lab
CREDITS
2
2
2
2
1
3
2
2
1
COURSE TITLE
Engineering Hydrology
Fluid Mechanics Lab
Elementary Numerical Methods
Design of Concrete Structures I
Highway Engineering Project
Loading
Soil Mechanics Lab
Steel Structures Design II
Foundation Engineering
Elective Courses
CREDITS
2
1
2
3
1
2
1
3
2
2
COURSE TITLE
Water & Wastewater Systems
CREDITS
3
3
3
3
3
2
2
Semester V (Fall)
COURSE CODE
1610324
1614308
1616320
1612312
1610300
1612302
1614315
1610316
1612402
Semester VI(Spring)
COURSE CODE
1614330
1614342
1914271
1612348
1616356
1612344
1616360
1612334
1616406
-
Semester VII (Fall)
COURSE CODE
1614404
1612418
1612427
1612413
Steel Structures Project
Design of Concrete Structures II
Construction of Buildings &
workshop
General Courses
Elective Courses
-
1
3
2
2
6
Semester VIII (Spring)
COURSE CODE
1612457
1612436
1610424
1614425
1616475
1614432
-
COURSE TITLE
Earthquake Engineering
Reinforced Concrete Project
Estimation of Project
Water and Wastewater Project
Pavement Design
Water Distribution Systems
General Courses
Elective Courses
CREDITS
3
1
2
1
3
3
2
2
COURSE TITLE
Chemistry and Microbiology of Water
& Wastewater
Groundwater
Road Building Machinery & Methods
Statistical Hydrology
Fluid Mechanics II
Hydraulics Machinery & Pump
Stations
Purification Processes of Water &
Wastewater
Principles of Harbor Engineering
Small Dams
CREDITS
3
COURSE TITLE
Road Building Machinery & Methods
Applied Geotechnics
Traffic Engineering
Tunneling
Earth Dams
Railway Engineering
Foundation Engineering II
CREDITS
2
2
2
3
2
2
2
Elective Courses
(Water Engineering)
COURSE CODE
1614373
1614486
1616362
1614371
1614236
1614441
1614380
1614373
1614463
2
2
2
2
2
3
2
2
Elective Courses
(Geotechnical Engineering)
COURSE CODE
1616362
1616317
1616435
1616437
1616431
1616373
1616371
Elective Courses
(Structural Engineering)
COURSE CODE
COURSE TITLE
Matrix Analysis of Structures
Plastic Analysis and Design of
structures
Bridge Engineering
Prestressed Concrete
Welding Workshop
Strength of Materials II
1612484
1612459
1612470
1612471
1610134
1612339
CREDITS
3
3
3
3
1
2
UNDERGRADUATE COURSE DESCRIPTIONS (Compulsory)
1610101
Engineering Drawing
2 Cr.
Introduction to the concept of engineering drawing,
orthographic drawing sketching, sections and conventions. Pictorial drawing and sketching, isometric and oblique,
two point perspective, additional short problems in Architectural drawing.
Prerequisite: -
1210108
Engineering Geology I
2 Cr.
The nature and scope of physical geology, matter and
energy. Minerals. Igneous activity and rocks, Sedimentary rocks, metamorphic rocks, erosion on hill slopes, running
water, underground water, tectonic. Earthquakes.
1610102
Statics 3 Cr.
products of inertia.
Prerequisite: -
Force systems, equilibrium, structures, distributed forces, friction, moments and
Prerequisite: Calculus I 1914101
1610119 & 1610120
Surveying & Field Work I 3 Cr.
Introduction, shape and size of the earth,
theory of errors, measurement of distance, angle and elevation, surveying network, plane and topographic surveying.
Prerequisite: Calculus I 1914101
1610205
Dynamics
3 Cr.
Dynamics of particles & rigid bodies at general plane motion including
kinematics, dynamic equilibrium, work & energy, and impulse & momentum.
Physics of Mechanics 2010115
Prerequisite: Statics 1610102 &
1610200
Building Materials
2 Cr.
Cement, aggregates, and concrete building units concrete
admixtures, brick and tile, stone, ferrous and nonferrous metals, gypsum and lime, glass, bituminous materials,
building papers, plastics, building boards, exterior wall materials, flooring & roofing materials, insulating materials,
acoustical materials interior finishing materials, adhesives, sealers, sealants, protective and decorating
coatings.Prerequisite: Engineering Geology I 1210108
1612210
Strength of Materials
4 Cr.
Tension, compression, torsion, bending, shear, combined
stresses in beams and frames, Mohr circle, beam deflection, buckling of column.
1610222
Principles of Architectural and Urban Planning
aesthetic in architectural design, architectural criticism.
2 Cr.
Prerequisite: Statics 1610102
Lecture-seminar on aspect of
Prerequisite: Engineering Drawing 1610101
1614226
Fluid Mechanics I
3 Cr.
Fluid statics: pressure force on surfaces, buoyancy, fluid
dynamics: continuity, energy and momentum principles, dimensional analysis & hydraulic similitude, drag force,
laminar-flow, flow in pipes.
Prerequisite: Dynamics 1610205 & Strength of Materials 1612210
1616330
Soil Mechanics 3 Cr.
In this course, the physical and mechanical properties of soil are
discussed. These properties are categorized in seven subjects as: Strength of soil, permeability, compaction,
consolidation, stress distribution, slope stability and ranking states of equilibrium.
Prerequisite: Strength of Materials 1612210
1612224
Structural Analysis I
3 Cr.
Determinacy and Indeterminacy, stability, internal forces of
frames, trusses, zero load method, influence line, deflection of structures, area moment method, virtual work, unit
load method, settlement, thermal effect, misfit, force method, three moment equation.
Prerequisite: Calculus II 1914102 and Strength of Materials 1612210
1612334
Concrete Technology
2 Cr.
Cement, aggregates, water, fresh concrete, mixing, handling,
placing, compacting, admixtures, temperature problems, testing, mix design.
Prerequisite: Building Materials 1610200
1610324
Architectural Design
2 Cr.
Introduction to project program development with emphasis on
the analysis of functional and structural needs, additional problems in housing, common building design and
presentation,.
Prerequisite: Principles of Architectural and Urban Planning 1610222
1614308
Hydraulics
2 Cr.
Types of flow in open channels, specific energy, critical depths,
constant head energy, principles of momentum in open channels flow, uniform flow, gradually varied flow.
Prerequisite : Fluid Mechanics I 1614226.
1616320
Highway Engineering
3 Cr.
Earthwork, circular curves, compound and reverse curves,
parabolic vertical curves, transition spirals, element of highway safety: curve super elevation, widening on curves,
sight distance, intersections.
Prerequisite: Soil Mechanics 1616330; Surveying I 1610119.
1612312
Structural Analysis II
2 Cr.
Indeterminate structures, displacement methods, slope
deflection, moment distribution, influence lines, non prismatic beams.
Prerequisite: Structural Analysis I 1612224.
1610300
Building Materials lab. 1 Cr.
Evaluation of chemical, physical, and mechanical properties of
Portland cement, lime, gypsum, stone, mineral aggregates, fresh and hard concrete, brick and tile, .... . in accordance
with specification and designation indicated in annual book of ASTM Standards.
Prerequisite: Concrete Technology 1612334.
1612302
Steel Structures Design I 3 Cr.
General principles of structural design, mechanical properties
of steel, tension member, design of beam, design of compression member, design of member in bending and
compression, castellated beams, design of base plates.
Prerequisite: Structural Analysis I 1612224
1614315
Environmental Engineering
3 Cr.
The Principles of water and wastewater treatment,
water quality management, air pollution, solid waste, noise pollution and soil treatment will be discussed.
1610316
Technical English in Civil Engineering
2 Cr.
Technical terms in areas of: Drawing,
concrete, materials, construction, soil, road, structures, transportation, water, etc... are discussed.
Prerequisite: English for Engineers 2510111
1612402
Strength of Materials Lab.
1 Cr.
Measurement of beams reactions, and deflection,
tension and compression of bars, torsion test, impact test, stability of columns, strain measurement in beams, stability
of structures.
Prerequisite: Strength of Materials 1612210.
1614330 Engineering Hydrology 3 Cr.
Hydrological cycle, atmospheric water, precipitation,
hydrological abstractions, surface water, rainfall-runoff relationships, groundwater, statistical
hydrology. Prerequisite :Mechanics of Fluids 1614226, Engineering Statistics and Probability 1912291
1614342
Fluid Mechanics Lab.
1 Cr.
Friction pipes & joints, hydraulic jump in open channel,
hydrostatic force on surfaces, flow discharge measuring devices, jet impact.
Prerequisite: Hydraulics 1614308.
1612348
Design of Concrete Structures I 3 Cr.
Introduction, physical and mechanical properties of
concrete, design methods and requirements, analysis and design of rectangular, T, I section in bending, shear,
torsion, members in compression and bending, interaction curves for columns, effect of slenderness in design of
columns. Prerequisite: Structural Analysis I 1612224.
1616356
Highway Engineering Project
1 Cr.
Design of a highway, and highway facilities.
Prerequisite: Highway Engineering 1616320.
1612344
Loading of Structures
2 Cr.
Probability laws for wind, earthquake and live loads, forces
generated by wind, Iranian code, forces generated by earthquakes, Iranian code & U.B.C. approach, vertical loads,
approximate solutions for vertical & horizontal loads, some systems to carry vertical & horizontal loads.
Prerequisite: Engineering Statistics and Probability 19211, Simul. Structural
Analysis II 1612312.
1616360 Soil Mechanics Lab.
1 Cr.
Standardized laboratory tests for determination of soil engineering
properties which are defined in soil mechanics.
Prerequisite: Soil Mechanics 1616330.
1612334
Steel Structures II
3 Cr.
Analysis and design of beams by plastic methods design of
composite beams, design of plate girders; torsion in I beams bolts, welds, design of connections.
Prerequisite: Steel Structures Design I 1612302.
1616406
Foundation Engineering 2 Cr.
Subsurface exploration, ultimate bearing capacity of shallow
foundations, settlement of shallow foundations, lateral earth pressure and retaining walls, pile
foundations.Prerequisite: Soil Mechanics 1616330.
1614404
Water and Wastewater Systems 3 Cr.
Introduction to municipal water and wastewater
treatment and network systems: sources of public water supply, water quality and quantity requirements, design and
analysis of water distribution network, quantity and characteristics of wastewater, design of wastewater collection
systems, fundamentals of water and wastewater treatment processes.
Prerequisite: Engineering Hydrology I 1614330, Simul. Hydraulics 1614308.
1612418
Steel Structure Project
1 Cr.
Analysis and design of a building and or an industrial
building. Prerequisite: Loading 16345; Structural Analysis II 1612312; Steel Structures Design II 1612334.
1612427
Concrete Structures II 3 Cr.
Bond stress and development length, one way slabs, two way
slabs, yield line theory, foundations, crack widths and deflection, shear friction, corbels.
Prerequisite : Steel Structures Design I 1612344;
Simul. Structural Analysis II 1612334.
1612413 Construction of Buildings & workshop 2 Cr.
1612457
Earthquake Engineering 3 Cr.
Earthquake signals & filtration, baseline correction, frequency
filtering method, low-pass & high-pass filters, modal analysis under earthquake loading, spectra & response
spectrum, earthquake codes, earthquake damage, shaking table tests.
Prerequisite: Structural Analysis II 1612334;
Design of Concrete Structures I 1612348.
1612436 Reinforce Concrete Project
1 Cr.
A complete concrete structure project design including a 10story building site concrete slab and shear wall. Design of all structural elements in the building.
Prerequisite : Structural Analysis II 1612334;
Design of Concrete Structures II 1612427
1610424
Estimating & Projects 2 Cr.
General Introduction to get acquainted with types of contract,
conditions of contract and getting tenders. Developing relationship with employer, consulting engineers, contractor,
and formulating duties of groups. Methods of measurement for some type of constructions. Cost analysis for different
types of constructions.
Prerequisite: Architectural Design 1610324.
1614425
Water and Wastewater Project
water distribution system.
Prerequisite: Water & Wastewater
1 Cr.
Practices in the analysis and design of municipal
Systems 1614404.
1616475
Pavement Design
3 Cr.
Stress in flexible pavements, materials characterization,
climate and environmental effects, sub grade stabilization, design of flexible pavements, pavement distress, flexible
overlay design, geo grade use in asphalt overlays.
Prerequisite: Highway Engineering 1616320.
1614432
Water Distribution Systems
3 Cr.
Design principles for small dams. Design of open
channels. Intakes and turnouts. Design of weirs on permeable foundations. Design of hydraulic jump stilling basins.
Water conveyance structures.
Prerequisite: Soil Mechanics 1616330 and Hydraulics 1614308.
UNDERGRADUATE COURSE DESCRIPTIONS (Elective)
(Water Engineering)
1614373 Chemistry and Microbiology of Water & Wastewater 3 Cr.
Prerequisite: Environmental Engineering 1614315.
1614486 Groundwater 2 Cr.
Groundwater and aquifers, physical properties of aquifers, Darcy's law and
hydraulic conductivity, well-flow systems, measurement of hydraulic conductivity, transmissivity, specific yield, and
storage coefficient, groundwater exploration, well construction, pumping, and groundwater quality.
Prerequisite: Engineering Geology 1210108, Simul. Engineering Hydrology 1614330.
1616362
Road Building Machinery & Methods
2 Cr.
Operational hydraulic systems excavators,
loaders, crawler road engineering tractors, rollers, graders, scrapers, management project control, road construction
Method.
Prerequisite: Highway Engineering 1616320.
1614371 Statistical Hydrology 2 Cr.
Prerequisite: Engineering Hydrology 1614330.
1614236 Fluid Mechanics II 2 Cr.
Prerequisite: Fluid Mechanics I 1614226.
1614441 Hydraulics Machinery & Pump Stations 2 Cr.
Hydraulic machines- turbines fluid systems,
reciprocating pumps, indicator diagrams, centrifugal pumps, multistage centrifugal pumps, cavitation, water hammer,
air vessels, structure of pumping station 2 Cr.
Prerequisite: Fluid Mechanics I 1614226.
1614380 Purification Processes of Water & Wastewater 3 Cr.
Prerequisite:
Chemistry and Microbiology of Water & Wastewater 1614373
1614373 Principles of Harbor Engineering 2 Cr. Coastal and harbor structures, 2-D wave equations, finite
amplitude waves, wave refraction, diffraction and reflection, coastal water level fluctuations, wind generated waves,
analysis of harbor and coastal structures, coastal zone processes,
Prerequisite: Hydraulics 1614308.
1614463 Small Dams 2 Cr. Principles of small dams, flood hydrology studies, selection of type of dam,
construction and materials, design principles of different small dams, diversion dams, embankments, forces acting on
the gravity dams, requirements for stability, stress and stability analysis, hydraulics of spillways, hydraulics of control
structures, hydraulics of free and pressurized flow, hydraulics of outlets, fish ways and sediment channels,
sedimentation in reservoirs,
Prerequisite: Water Distribution Systems 1614432.
UNDERGRADUATE COURSE DESCRIPTIONS (Elective)
(Geotechnical Engineering)
1616362 Road Building Machinery & Methods
2 Cr.
Operational hydraulic systems excavators, loaders,
crawler road engineering tractors, rollers, graders, scrapers, management project control, road construction Method
Prerequisite: Highway Engineering 1616320.
1616317 Applied Geotechnics
2 Cr.
Prerequisite: Foundation Engineering I 1616406.
1616435 Traffic Engineering
2 Cr.
Elements of traffic engineering, travel time and delay studies, spot
speed studies, volume studies, traffic theory, highway capacity, parking studies, traffic control devices.
Prerequisite: Highway Engineering 1616320, Engineering Statistics and Probability 1912291.
1616437 Tunnel Engineering
3 Cr.
This course covers the principles of the methods and technology for
underground excavations, the basic computational methods to design the supports and lining for tunnels.
Prerequisite: Foundation Engineering I 1616406.
1616431 Earth Dams
2 Cr.
In this course the design and analysis of earth and rock fill dams are discussed
and it can be divided in five basic subjects as: materials, cut off methods, drainage systems, design and foundations.
Prerequisite: Soil Mechanics Lab 1616360.
1616373 Railway Engineering 2 Cr.
Prerequisite: Highway Engineering 1616320.
1616371 Foundation Engineering II 2 Cr.
Prerequisite: Foundation Engineering I 1616406.
UNDERGRADUATE COURSE DESCRIPTIONS (Elective)
(Structural Engineering)
1612484
Matrix Analysis of Structures
3 Cr.
Matrix algebra, mathematical modeling of members,
stiffness method, plane structures, space structures, special topics in stiffness method, flexibility method.
Prerequisite: Structural Analysis II 1612312, Elementary Numerical Methods 1914271.
1612459 Plastic Analysis and Design of structures 3 Cr. Basic concepts, plastic bending, ultimate loads of
beams and frames, plastic design of beams and columns, beam-columns, deflections.
Prerequisite: Steel Structures Design I 1612302.
1612470
Bridge Engineering Credits
3 Cr.
Analysis and design of different bridge decks
including: concrete slabs, T beam decks multi-beam decks (steel or prestressed), box beam bridges (steel or
concrete), segmental post-tensioned box girder bridge.
Prerequisite: Steel Structures Design I 1612302; Design of Concrete
Structures II 1612427.
1612471 Prestressed Concrete 3 Cr.
Different types of prestressing transfer stresses service load stresses.
Ultimate flexural strength shear strength, prestress losses, end block design statically indeterminate prestressed
structures.
Prerequisite: Design of Concrete Structures I 1612348.
1610134 Welding Workshop 1 Cr.
Prerequisite: Steel Structures Design I 1612302.
1612210
Strength of Materials II
2 Cr.
Prerequisite: Structural Analysis I 1612339.
GRADUATE PROGRAM
(a) M.Sc. Program
Graduate students must take 15-18 credits as his or her required courses: 6-9 credits
elective courses, 2 credit seminar and 6 credits thesis: overall 32 credits to receive
M.Sc. degree
(b) Ph.D. Program
The complete Ph.D. program consists of 15 units coursework, 21 units thesis; the
students must also pass the written and oral comprehensive exam after completion of
their course works.
GRADUATE COURSES
Curriculum for the Degree of Master of Eng. in Civil Engineering,
Major: Structural Engineering
Semester I (FALL)
COURSE CODE
COURSE TITLE
Engineering Mathematics
Theory of Elasticity
Matrix Analysis of Structures
Advanced Steel Structures
CREDITS
3
3
3
3
1612527
1612529
1612528
1612537
COURSE TITLE
Dynamics of Structures
Finite Element Methods
Theory of Plates & Shells
Advanced Concrete
CREDITS
3
3
3
3
1 Elective Courses From
COURSE CODE
1612530
COURSE TITLE
Stability of Structures
CREDITS
3
1610500
1612525
1612526
1612534
Semester II (Spring)
COURSE CODE
1612531
1612540
1612532
1612538
Pre stressed Concrete
Reliability of Structures
Design of Bridge
Plastics Analysis & Design of
Structures
Advanced Concrete
1612537
3
3
3
3
3
Semester III (Fall)
COURSE CODE
9031216
9010606
COURSE TITLE
Seminar
M.Sc. Project
CREDITS
2
6
COURSE TITLE
M.Sc. Project (Continue)
CREDITS
0
Semester IV (Spring)
COURSE CODE
9010606
GRADUATE COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
1610500
Engineering Mathematics
3 Cr.
Review on Basic Mathematics, Special
Functions, Calculus of Variations, Difference Equations, Vectors and Matrices, Fourier Analysis, Partial Differential
Equations, Complex Analysis
1612525 Theory of Elasticity
3 Cr.
Theory of Stress: Definition of Stress, Principal Stresses
,Mean and Deviator Stress Tensors, Differential Equation of Motion, Theory of Strain: Displacement, Rigid Body
Motion, Pure Deformation, Gradient of the Displacement Vector, Principal Stresses, Strain Tensor in terms of
Displacement Components, Constitutional Equations: Strain Energy, Generalized Hook”s Law, Isotropic Materials,
Orthotropic Materials, Three Dimensional Equations of Elasticity: Equations of Elasticity in terms of
Displacements(Navier Equations), Compatibility Equations in terms of Stresses(Michell Equations), TwoDimensional Equations of Elasticity: Plane Strain Problems, Plane Stress Problems, Method of Solution of 2-D
Problems,Two Dimensional Problems in Polar Coordinates, Special Problems: Torsion of Noncircular Prismatic Bars
(Elliptic Section, Rectangular Section, Triangular Section)
1612526 Matrix Analysis of Structures
3 Cr.
Review of Matrix Algebra, Matrix Inversion Routines,
Derivation of Slope-Deflection Equations, Mathematical Modeling of Structural Members, Stiffness Method, Plane
Structures including Trusses, Beams and Frames, Effect of Support Settlement, Members’ Misfit and Temperature
Changes, Space Structures (Trusses, Frames and Grids), Special Topics (Band Width, Static Condensation,…),
Sub-Structuring
1612527 Dynamics of Structures
3 Cr.
Single Degree-of-Freedom Systems: Equations
of Motion: System Properties: Mass, Spring, Damper, Force - Displacement Relation, Force -Velocity Relation, Force
- Acceleration Relation, Force Excitation, Earthquake Excitation, Solution of Differential Equation : Free Vibration:
Undamped Systems, Damped Systems, Force Vibration: Undamped Systems, Damped Systems, Response to
Harmonic and Periodic Excitations, Response to Arbitrary, Step and Pulse Excitations, Numerical Evaluation of
Dynamic Response: Time Stepping Methods, New marks Method, Generalized Single-Degree-of-Freedom Systems:
Rigid Body Assemblage , Systems with Distributed Mass and Elasticity, Lumped Mass System: Shear Building, MultiDegree-of Freedom Systems: Planar or Symmetric Plan Systems, Asymmetric Plan Buildings, Dynamic Analysis
and Response to Linear Systems, Modal Analysis, Introduction to Nonlinear Systems
1612528
Theory of Plates and Shells
3 Cr.
Introduction, Elements of Plates Bending
Theory, Circular Plates, Rectangular Plates, Plates Of Various Geometrical Forms, Plate Bending by Numerical
Methods: Energy Methods, Finite Differences, Finite Elements, Finite Strips , Stability of Plates
1612529 Finite Element Method 3 Cr.
Introduction to the Use of Finite Elements: Physical
Problems and Mathematical Models, Formulation: Mathematical Fundamentals, Weighted Residual
Approximations, Weak Formulation and Galerkin Method, Approximation in Solution of Differential Equations ,
Approximate Solution to Systems of Differential Equations, Differential Equations in Engineering Problems (Solid
Mechanics, Heat Conduction), Virtual Work for Solid Problems, Variational Principles in FE Formulation, Continuity
Requirements, Piecewise Trial Functions, The Concepts of Element and Shape-Function: One Dimensional
Lagrange Shape-Functions (Linear and Higher Order Elements), Hermite Polynomials for Shape-Functions with
Higher Continuity, Two Dimensional Quadrilateral Elements with Lagrange Polynomials, The Concept of Mapping,
Isoparametric, Sub-Parametric and Super-Parametric 2D/3D Elements, Triangular an Tetrahedral Elements,
Numerical Integration, Plate Formulation and Elements, Axisymmetric Solid/Shell Problems and the Associated
Elements .
1612530 Stability of Structures 3 Cr.
Introduction: What is buckling?, Importance of Buckling Load,
Historical Review, Buckling and Post Buckling of Bars with Finite Degrees of Freedom, Buckling and Post Buckling of
Columns, Buckling of Beams Columns, Inelastic Buckling of Plates, Slope Deflection and Moment Distribution
Methods for Buckling Analysis of Frame, Finite Element Method for Frame Buckling, Exact Finite Element Method for
Frame Buckling, Lateral Torsional Buckling of Beams, Local and Post Local Buckling of Plates, Finite Element
Method for Plate Buckling, Finite Strip Method for Plate Buckling
1612531
Prestressed Concrete 3 Cr.
Principle and Methods of Prestressing, Prestressing
Materials, Flexure : working stress analysis and design, Flexure : Ultimate strength and design, Design for shear
and Torsion, Computation of Prestress Losses, Deflection Computation, Analysis and design of composite beams,
Continuous Beams
1612532 Design of Bridge
3 Cr.
Criteria for Bridge Design, Highway Bridges Loading, Design
Traffic Lanes, Live loads on Highway Bridges, Impact on Highway Bridges, Longitudinal Forces on Highway Bridges,
Centrifugal Force on Highway Bridges, Sidewalk Loading, Wind Loading, Thermal Forces on Highway Bridges, Uplift
on Highway Bridges, Forces of stream Current, and Ice on Highway Bridges, Earth Pressure on Highway Bridges,
Earthquake Pressure on Highway Bridges, Loading Combinations on Highway Bridges, Load-Factor Design
Loadings, Influence Lines and Design Forces, Design of Bridge Decks, Design of Reinforced Concrete Decks,
Design of Precast Concrete Decks, Design of Prestressed/Post-tensioned Concrete Decks, Design of Composite IGirder Decks, Design of Composite Box-Girder Decks, Design of Orthotropic-Plate Girder Decks, Design
of Elastomeric Supports, Design of Abutments and Piers , Bridge Project
1612534 Advanced Steel Structures
3 Cr.
Stability of Columns, Stability of Frames, Torsional
Analysis And Design of I Beams, Lateral – Torsional Buckling of Beams, Moment Magnification Factors in Beam –
Columns, Plastic Analysis and Design of Continuous Beams, Design of Composite Beams
1612537 Advanced Concrete
3 Cr.
Constitutive Laws of Reinforced Concrete Materials, Analysis
and Design of Concrete Tanks and Reservoirs , Analysis and Design of Concrete Silos and Bunkers , Analysis and
Design of Concrete Shells, Ductility in Reinforced Concrete Structures
1612540
Reliability of Structures 3 Cr.
Events, probability of events, probability of failure of
determinate structures, faults & probability of failure of indeterminate structures, application of normal & lognormal
and extreme value probability laws for the calculation of safety of structures.
1612538
Plastic Analysis and Design of Structures
3 Cr.
Basic concept, plastic
bending, ultimate loads of beams and frames, plastic design of beams and columns, beam-columns, deflections.
Curriculum for the Degree of Master of Eng. in Civil Engineering,
Major: Water Engineering
Semester I (Fall)
COURSE CODE
1610500
COURSE TITLE
Engineering Mathematics
CREDITS
3
1614575
1614576
1614577
Advanced Hydraulics
Advanced Hydrology
Hydrodynamics
3
3
3
Semester II (Spring)
4 Elective Courses From
COURSE CODE
1614578
1614580
1616577
1614581
1614598
1614487
COURSE TITLE
Numerical Methods in Water Engineering
Water Resources Quality Control
Earth Dams
Advanced Groundwater
Hydraulic
Structures
River Engineering
CREDITS
3
3
3
3
3
3
Semester III (Fall)
COURSE CODE
9031416
9010606
COURSE TITLE
Seminar
M.Sc. Project
CREDITS
2
6
COURSE TITLE
M.Sc. Project (Continue)
CREDITS
0
Semester IV (Spring)
COURSE CODE
9010606
COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
1614575 Advanced Hydraulics 3 Cr.
Cavitations control in rapidly varied flow. Supercritical flow in
open channels. Specially varied flow. Gradually varied and rapidly varied unsteady flow. Storage and river flow
roofing.
1614576 Advanced Hydrology 3 Cr.
Course Objectives: To introduce further advanced topics of
engineering hydrology to complement the undergraduate course. To analyze the conceptual and digital models for
the simulation of the hydrologic processes in watersheds and for runoff prediction. More emphasis is given to
application of the methods introduced in analyzing the hydrological processes. Course Outline: Review of Hydrology
, Deterministic Lumped Unsteady Flow Models (Chap. 7), General system model, Response functions of linear
systems, Unit hydrograph, Runoff hydrograph computation, Hydrologic Routing (Chap. 8), Lumped system,
Reservoir routing methods, River routing, Hydrologic Design (Chap. 14 & 15): Design Storms, Design Flows, HECHMS (software), Application of Data-Driven Models in Hydrologic Processes (Handouts), Rainfall-Runoff process,
Rainfall forecasting/disaggregating, Groundwater, Application of GIS in Hydrology .
1614577 Hydrodynamics
3 Cr.
Introduction, Basics of Fluid Mechanics: Basics, Fluid
statics Fluid dynamics, Dimensional analysis, Pipe flow, External flows, Laminar Flow, Introduction: Derivation of
the Navier-Stokes equations, Solution of Navier-Stokes equations-Parallel Flows, Turbulent Flow: Introduction,
Reynolds equations, Turbulent flow in pipes, Turbulent flow in wide rectangular channels, Applied Hydrodynamics:
Introduction, Euler and Bernoulli equations, Stream and velocity potential functions, flow net, Simple flows and
combinations of simple flows, Laminar Boundary Layers: Introduction and concept of boundary layer, Estimates for
main properties of laminar boundary layers, Prandtl boundary layer equations, The Blasius problem - laminar
boundary layer on a flat plate, Different boundary layer thicknesses, Integral momentum equation, Approximate
solution of the Blasius problem, Turbulent Boundary Layer: Preliminary ideas about turbulent boundary layers, The
differential and integral equations, Law of the wall and defect law, Constant pressure turbulent boundary layers on
rough walls, Turbulent boundary layers with pressure gradients
1614578 Numerical Methods in Water Engineering
3 Cr.
Introduction and Overview of
Class, Distributed Surface Flow Routing: Basic Equations and Classification of Models, Kinematic, Diffusion and
Full Dynamic Eqs., Analytical and Numerical (FD) Solutions, Physics of GW Flow, Finite Difference Method,
Steady State Flow (Laplace and Poisson’s Eq.), Transient Flow, Solution Methods, Finite Elements Method:
1-D
and 2-D Problems, Steady State Flow, Transient Flow, Advanced Topics – Machine Learning
Methods, Application of numerical methods in water engineering: Surface Water Flow (open channel), Pipe
Flow
Groundwater Flow
1614582 Water Resources System Analysis
3 Cr.
Introduction: Water resources planning,
The system concept and characteristics, Issues in hydrosystems engineering, Design vs. analysis, Conventional vs.
optimization methods, Reservoir system operation, Economics for Hydrosystems: Engineering economic analysis,
Evaluation of time streams of benefits and costs, Simulation: Water balance simulation of a reservoir,
Reservoir/River system configuration and operation, Deterministic Optimization: Plan formulation, Objective
functions and constraint equations, Lagrange multiplier, Linear Programming (LP), Forms of LP, Solution algorithms
for LP, Simplex method, Artificial variable methods, Sensitivity analysis, Simulation / Optimization methods, Dynamic
Programming (DP), Concepts, Recursive equations, Applications, Integer Programming (IP), Mixed-integer linear
programming, Chance constraint models, Search Methods: Genetic algorithms (Evolutionary method), Artificial
Neural Networks (Simulation method)
1614487 River Engineering
3 Cr.
Overview of River Engineering: Introduction, River
morphology, Geometry of fluvial channels, River planning and design, River investigations, Sediment
Transport: Hydraulic and geomorphic characteristics of river, General Physics of sediment transport, Physics of flow,
Initiation of motion, Resistance to flow in alluvial channel, Suspended sediment transport, conservation of mass, Bed
deformation, Momentum equation, Flow in curved channels, Degradation and aggradation
, Scour & Scouring
Control: Type of scour, Estimating scour, Erosion control, Bridge crossing, Principles of Physical Modeling
1614579 Unsteady Flow in Pipeline Systems
3 Cr.
Review of Steady Flow: Basic hydraulic
equations, Head loss, Steady state analysis, Single pipe analysis, Pipe network analysis, Fundamental Concepts of
the Unsteady Flow: Introduction, Problems, Consequences, Differential momentum equation , Rigid water column
theory, The momentum equation and pressure head in a horizontal pipe, Unsteady flow in series pipes, Unsteady
flow in parallel pipes, Minor losses, Elastic theory, Wave speed, Thin-walled pipes, Other types of conduits, Effect of
air, Differential continuity equation, Analysis of Unsteady Flow: Introduction, Graphical method, Characteristics
methods, Approximate method , Complete method, Different interpolation schemes, Effects of parameters on
results, Complex Systems: Series pipes, Branching pipes, Minor losses, Valves, Pumps, Control Devices and
Techniques: Valves, Pump power failure, Surge tanks, air chamber, Other techniques
1614580 Water Resources Quality Control
3 Cr.
Physical, Chemical, and Biological
Parameters Relating to Streams, Estuaries, Lakes and Reservoirs, Water uses and Water Quality Goals, Objectives
and Criteria, Limnology, Stratification, Eutrophication, Principles of Water Quality Modeling and Waste-load
Allocation, Transport and Transformation of Chemicals in Water Resources.
1614581 Groundwater
3 Cr.
Introduces Fundamental Government Principles, The Movement of
Water and Contaminants in Groundwater Systems Physical Properties of Groundwater and Aquifers, Principles and
Fundamental Equations of Porous Media Flow and Mass Transport, Well Hydraulics and Pumping Test Analysis,
Groundwater Quality and Contamination.
1614585 Water Distribution Systems
3 Cr.
Emphasizes the Mechanics of Water Flow in Pipes
and Pipe network Systems , Municipal Water Uses and Quantities, Conservation Laws and Headless Formulae,
Equivalent Pipes, Reservoir, Pumps, Formation of Equations, Hardy Cross Method, Newton-Raphson Method, Linear
Theory Method, Surge and Water Hammer Problems.
1614588 Wastewater Collection Networks 3 Cr.
The Basic Methods of Wastewater Flow and
Measurement, Types of Collection Systems, and Sewers, Design of Gravity - Flow Sewers, Sewer Appurtenances,
Infiltration / inflow, Pumps and Pump Systems, Design of Pumping Stations, Analysis of Pump Systems, Corrosion
and Odorous Control
1614597 Advanced Groundwater 3 Cr.
Introduction to Groundwater flow. Properties of aquifers:
porosity, hydraulic conductivity, specific yield, specific storage, transmissivity. Basic assumptions, Darcy’s law,
Solution of flow equations, Unsteady flow in aquifers (confined and unconfined). Regional groundwater flow,
Transient flow in regional groundwater systems, Groundwater flow to wells. Soil moisture and groundwater recharge,
Theory of unsaturated flow. Interaction of groundwater and surface water (lakes, wetland and rivers). Groundwater
flow modeling techniques, simulation of two and three-dimensional groundwater systems. Numerical methods in
groundwater flows (finite differences), different initial and boundary conditions, stability of scheme. MODFLOW - 2000
Description, Space and time discretization, External source and stress, Solver packages, Case study. Management
of groundwater, Concepts of basin management. Conjunctive use of surface water and groundwater, optimal control
groundwater management models, Case study
1614598 Hydraulic Structures
3 Cr.
Elements of dam engineering and related hydraulic
structures, introductory perspectives. Site assessment and selection of type of dam, involving hydrological, hydraulic,
Geotechnical, river engineering and loading aspects. Diversion works , Hydraulic design of dam outlet works and
spillways., Intakes and bottom outlets, Energy dissipation in hydraulic structures (stilling basins, plunge pools, stilling
wheels), Hydroelectric power development. Two-phase air-water and water-sediment flows in hydraulic structures,
Hydraulic structures construction, instrumentation and surveillance,
1616551 Advanced Soil Mechanics
3 Cr.
Basic concepts of soil mechanics, Physical
properties of soils, Stress distributions in soil medium, Permeability and flow nets, Soil consolidation, Settlements of
soil under loads , Shear strength of soils, Failure criteria, Cam clay model (original and modified),
1616557 Earth Dams
3 Cr.
In this course the design and analyses of earth and rockfill dams are
discussed and it can be divided into five basic subjects as: Materials cut off methods, drainage systems, design and
foundations.
Curriculum for the Degree of Master of Eng. in Civil Engineering,
Major: Soil & Foundation
Semester I (Fall)
COURSE CODE
1610500
1616557
1616551
1610502
COURSE TITLE
Engineering Mathematics
Earth Dams
Advanced Soil Mechanics
Continuum Mechanics
CREDITS
3
3
3
3
COURSE TITLE
Soil and Foundation Dynamics
Advanced Foundation Engineering
CREDITS
3
3
COURSE TITLE
Theory of Plasticity in Soil
Rock Mechanics
Numerical Methods in Soil
Mechanics
Advanced Engineering Geology
Ground Water Resources
CREDITS
3
3
3
Semester II (Spring)
COURSE CODE
1616550
1616554
2 Elective Courses From
COURSE CODE
1616552
1616553
1616555
1610501
1614581
3
3
Semester III (Fall)
COURSE CODE
9031616
9010606
COURSE TITLE
Seminar
M.Sc. Project
CREDITS
2
6
COURSE TITLE
M.Sc. Project (Continue)
CREDITS
0
Semester IV(Spring)
COURSE CODE
9010606
COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
1616550
Soil and Fondation Dynamics
3 Cr.
Vibration of single & multi degree freedom systems,
fundamentals of soil mechanics, wave propagation & wave velocities, liquefaction phenomena, landslide phenomena,
dynamic tests of soils, soil-structure interaction.
1616551
Advanced Soil Mechanics
3 Cr.
mechanics theories and the recent empirical formula for this subject.
This course is a continuation of the soil
1616552
Theory of Plasticity in Soil
3 Cr.
This course should cover the main theories of
materials plasticity, especially soils and the application of Mohr-coulomb, Von-Mises, and tresca plasticity theories to
the practical problems of soil mechanics and foundation engineering.
1616553
Rock Mechanics
3 Cr.
This course should cover the principles of physico-mechanical
properties of rocks as an eng. material. The main subjects in this course are: Physico-technical indices of rocks in
both cases, i.e. samples and in situ, shear and tensile strength of rocks, rock structures; and rock technology.
1616554
Advanced Foundation Engineering
3 Cr.
This course covers some advanced
discussions about the slope stability, retaining structures, bearing capacity theories and underground structures.
1616555
Numerical Methods in Soil Mechanics
3 Cr.
This course should cover the
basic methods of approaching the solution of problems in soil mechanics and foundation engineering by the
numerical methods such as the finite difference. The primary subjects which should be discussed by the numerical
approach are: Settlement, consolidation, failure, seepage problems and the slope stability.
1610501
Advanced Engineering Geology 3 Cr.
of cuttings and tunnels, and site investigations.
The geology of reservoir and dam sites, the geology
1610502
Continuum Mechanics 3 Cr.
Basic concept, tensor algebra, tensor calculus, kinematics of
deformation, the stress concept and the thermo-mechanical balance laws, selected topics in linear elasticity theory,
selected topics in fluid mechanics, special theories of generalized continue.
Curriculum for the Degree of Master of Eng. in Civil Engineering
Major: Environmental Engineering
Semester I (Fall)
COURSE CODE
1610500
1614590
1614586
1614589
COURSE TITLE
Engineering Mathematics
Air Pollution & Its Control
Water Treatment
Wastewater Treatment
CREDITS
3
3
3
3
COURSE TITLE
Water Resources Quality Control
Industrial Wastewater Treatment
Groundwater Modeling
Solid Waste
Wastewater Collection Networks
Drinking Water Distribution
CREDITS
3
3
3
COURSE TITLE
Seminar
M.Sc. Project
CREDITS
2
6
COURSE TITLE
M.Sc. Project (Continue)
CREDITS
0
Semester II (Spring)
4 Elective Courses From
COURSE CODE
1614580
1614591
1614581
1614592
1614588
1614585
3
3
Semester III (Fall)
COURSE CODE
9031416
9010606
Semester IV (Spring)
COURSE CODE
9010606
COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
1614586 Water Treatment
3 Cr.
Water quality and standards, Aeration and air stripping,
Mixing, Coagulation and flocculation, Sedimentation, Floatation, Filtration: Granular medium filter, Adsorption:
Activated carbon, Disinfection: Chlorination, Chemical precipitation: Water softening, Ion exchange, Membrane
processes, Chemical oxidation: Iron and manganese removal, cyanide removal, Scale formation and corrosion, Taste
and odor control, Treatment and disposal of residuals, Synthesis of treatment facilities,
1614589 Wastewater Treatment 3 Cr.
Wastewater quality and standards, Process analysis and
design, Physical unit operations: Screening, flow equalization, grit removal, primary sedimentation, Fundamentals of
biological treatment, Activated sludge processes, Biological nitrogen removal processes, Biological phosphorus
removal processes, Trickling filters, Rotating biological contactors, Anaerobic biological treatment processes, Lagoon
treatment systems, Land treatment systems, Wetland and aquatic treatment systems, Treatment and disposal of
sludge (solids and biosolids): thickening, stabilization, digestion, conditioning, dewatering
1614590 Air Pollution and its Control
3 Cr.
Introduction & Definitions, Air Pollution Sources,
major pollutants and their effects , Air Pollution Standards and Air Pollution Index, Particulate Matter, Settling
Chambers, Cyclones, Electrostatic Precipitators, Fabric Filters, Wet Scrubbers, Control of Gases, Meteorology,
Atmospheric Dispersion Modeling
1614592 Solid Waste Management
3 Cr.
Introduction, Solid Waste Generation Rates &
Composition, Collection of Municipal Solid Waste , Separation & Treatment Processes , Composting Process ,
Landfill Disposal, Landfill gas generation, Landfill leachate generation
1614580 Water Resources Quality Control
3 Cr.
Physical, Chemical, and Biological
Parameters Relating to Streams, Estuaries, Lakes and Reservoirs, Water uses and Water Quality Goals, Objectives
and Criteria, Limnology, Stratification, Eutrophication, Principles of Water Quality Modeling and Waste-load
Allocation, Transport and Transformation of Chemicals in Water Resources.
1614581 Groundwater
3 Cr.
Introduces Fundamental Government Principles, The Movement of
Water and Contaminants in Groundwater Systems, Physical Properties of Groundwater and Aquifers, Principles and
Fundamental Equations of Porous Media Flow and Mass Transport, Well Hydraulics and Pumping Test Analysis,
Groundwater Quality and Contamination.
1614584 Groundwater Modeling
3 Cr.
Introduction to groundwater theories, Groundwater in the
hydrologic cycle, Quality of groundwater. Sources of pollutions, Pollution in relation in water use, Measures of water
quality, Water quality criteria, Distribution of pollution underground. Properties of aquifers: porosity, hydraulic
conductivity, specific yield, specific storage, transmissivity. Mass transport of solutes in saturated media, Diffusion,
Advection, Mechanical dispersion, Hydrodynamic dispersion. Transformation, Retardation and attenuation of solutes.
Numerical methods in groundwater flows (finite differences), different initial and boundary conditions, stability of
scheme. MT3D-MS Description, External source and stress, Solver packages, Case study. Remediation technologies
of polluted groundwater.
1614591 Industrial Wastewater Treatment
3 Cr.
Sources and characteristics of industrial
wastewaters, industrial waste survey, industrial waste minimization, pretreatment of industrial waste, water reuse,
theory and design of neutralization, equalization, API and DAF, in-plants, specific industries will be discussed.
1614589 Wastewater Treatment 3 Cr.
Theory and design of systems for treating municipal
wastewater: Methods for characterizing wastewater properties, physical, chemical, and biological processes,
including primary treatment, microbial kinetics of biological processes, activated sludge, fixed film reactors, anaerobic
digestion, nutrient removal, and natural treatment.
1614585 Water Distribution Systems
3 Cr.
Emphasizes the Mechanics of Water Flow in Pipes
and Pipe network Systems , Municipal Water Uses and Quantities, Conservation Laws and Headless Formulae,
Equivalent Pipes, Reservoir, Pumps, Formation of Equations, Hardy Cross Method, Newton-Raphson Method, Linear
Theory Method, Surge and Water Hammer Problems.
1614587 Hazardous Waste Management 3 Cr.
Introduction, Review of Organic Chemistry, Properties
and Classification, Waste Generation Rates and Composition, Toxicology, Treatment and Disposal, Site
Investigation, Site Remediation, Separation & Treatment Processes, Landfill Disposal (covered in Solid Waste
Management)
1614593 Water Chemistry 3 Cr.
Introduction, Chemical Kinetics, Chemical Equilibrium , Acid-Base
Chemistry , Coordination Chemistry, Precipitation and Dissolution , Oxidation and Reduction , Chlorine chemistry,
Corrosion, Solid-Solution Interaction, etc
1614588 Wastewater Collection Networks 3 Cr.
The Basic Methods of Wastewater Flow and
Measurement, Types of Collection Systems, and Sewers, Design of Gravity - Flow Sewers, Sewer Appurtenances,
Infiltration / inflow, Pumps and Pump Systems, Design of Pumping Stations, Analysis of Pump Systems, Corrosion
and Odorous Control
Curriculum for the Degree of Master of Eng. in Civil Engineering
Major: Highway Engineering
Semester I (Fall)
COURSE CODE
1610500
1616560
1616551
1616556
COURSE TITLE
Engineering Mathematics
Advanced Traffic Eng.
Advanced Soil Mechanics
Advanced Pavement Design
CREDITS
3
3
3
3
Semester II (Spring)
COURSE CODE
1616562
COURSE TITLE
Advanced Highway Design
CREDITS
3
COURSE TITLE
CREDITS
3 Elective Courses From
COURSE CODE
1330577
1612532
1612704
1616566
1310250
Demand in Transportation
Bridge Design
Advanced Concrete Technology
Railway Engineering
Operation Research
3
3
3
3
Semester III (Fall)
COURSE CODE
9031616
9010606
COURSE TITLE
Seminar
M.Sc. Project.
CREDITS
2
6
COURSE TITLE
M.Sc. Project (Continue)
CREDITS
0
Semester IV (Spring)
COURSE CODE
9010606
Curriculum for the Degree of Master of Eng. in Civil Engineering,
Major: Hydraulic Structures Engineering
Semester I (FALL)
COURSE CODE
1610500
1614575
1614600
1614577
COURSE TITLE
Engineering Mathematics
Advanced Hydraulics
Concrete Dams
Hydrodynamics
CREDITS
3
3
3
3
COURSE TITLE
Finite Element Method
Hydraulic Structures
CREDITS
3
3
COURSE TITLE
CREDITS
Semester II (Spring)
COURSE CODE
1612529
1614598
2 Elective Courses From
COURSE CODE
1614578
Numerical Methods in Water
Engineering
Hydraulic Models
Earth Dams
Theory of Plates and Shells
Dynamics of Structures
Marine Structures
1614602
1616557
1612528
1612527
1614604
3
3
3
3
3
3
Semester III (Fall)
COURSE CODE
9031416
9010606
COURSE TITLE
Seminar
M.Sc. Project
CREDITS
2
6
COURSE TITLE
M.Sc. Project (Continue)
CREDITS
0
Semester IV (Spring)
COURSE CODE
9010606
COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
1614575 Advanced Hydraulics 3 Cr.
Cavitations control in rapidly varied flow. Supercritical flow in
open channels. Specially varied flow. Gradually varied and rapidly varied unsteady flow. Storage and river flow
roofing.
1614577 Hydrodynamics
3 Cr.
Flow of an ideal fluid, flow of a real fluid, graphical flow nets,
numerical analysis and experimental analogies, standard patterns of flow, conformal transformation
1614578 Numerical Methods in Water Engineering
3 Cr.
Basic partial differential equations
used in surface and subsurface hydrology. Basic concepts of finite difference and finite element methods. Application
of numerical methods using the related equations.
1616557 Earth Dams
3 Cr.
In this course the design and analyses of earth and rockfill dams are
discussed and it can be divided into five basic subjects as: Materials cut off methods, drainage systems, design and
foundations.
1614598 Hydraulic Structures 3 Cr.
Elements of dam engineering, embankment dam engineering,
concrete dam engineering, dam outlet works, energy dissipation, gates and valves, dam safety, diversion works,
hydroelectric power development
1612527 Dynamics of Structures 3 Cr.
Fundamentals of dynamic of particles & rigid bodies, differential
equations, single degree freedom systems, Duhamel's integral, response spectrum, multi-degree freedom systems,
systems with distributed mass & elasticity, analysis of frames under base motion for shear & axial forces & bending
moments.
1612528
Theory of Plates and Shells
3 Cr.
Introduction, circular plates, rectangular
plates, plates of various geometrical forms, plate bending by numerical method, plates under combined lateral and
direct loads, membrane stresses in shells.
1612529 Finite Element Method 3 Cr.
Introduction to the Use of Finite Elements: Physical
Problems and Mathematical Models, Formulation: Mathematical Fundamentals, Weighted Residual
Approximations, Weak Formulation and Galerkin Method, Approximation in Solution of Differential Equations ,
Approximate Solution to Systems of Differential Equations, Differential Equations in Engineering Problems (Solid
Mechanics, Heat Conduction), Virtual Work for Solid Problems, Variational Principles in FE Formulation, Continuity
Requirements, Piecewise Trial Functions, The Concepts of Element and Shape-Function: One Dimensional
Lagrange Shape-Functions (Linear and Higher Order Elements), Hermite Polynomials for Shape-Functions with
Higher Continuity, Two Dimensional Quadrilateral Elements with Lagrange Polynomials, The Concept of Mapping,
Isoparametric, Sub-Parametric and Super-Parametric 2D/3D Elements, Triangular an Tetrahedral Elements,
Numerical Integration, Plate Formulation and Elements, Axisymmetric Solid/Shell Problems and the Associated
Elements .
1614600 Concrete Dams
3 Cr.
An introduction to dam engineering, Definition of concrete
dam, Types of concrete dams, Site assessment and selection and selection of type of dam criteria, Gravity dams
analysis, Arch dams analysis, Buttress dams analysis, Loads on dams, Stability of dams, Earthquake loading and risk
analysis, Dynamic loading, Thermal loading, Reservoir and its equation of motion; Boundary conditions, Fluidstructure interaction, Modeling of the dam-reservoir system, Experimental studies of small scale dam models,
Concrete dam construction, Dam safety, Instrumentation and surveillance
1614604 Marine Structures
3 Cr.
An Introduction to Hydrodynamics, Airy Wave Theory, Higher
order and stretch wave theories, Irregular Sea States, Environmental Loads on Offshore Structures, Wind Loads,
Wave Loads, Transverse (Lift) wave loads, Diffraction wave forces, Effect of compliancy (relative motion), Seismic
Loads, Types of Offshore structures, Structural Analysis, Foundation Design
1612600 Marine Structures
3 Cr.
Earthquake Ground Motion, Seismic Behavior of Structures
Ductility and Modeling of Load Bearing Systems, Elastic and Inelastic Earthquake Analyses of Structures
Introduction to Performance Based Design, Structural Control, Soil-Structure Interaction
Curriculum for the Degree of Ph.D. in Civil Engineering,
Major: Structural Engineering
The complete Ph.D. program consists of 15 coursework units and 21 thesis units.
A - Courses: (15 Units)
COURSE CODE
COURSE TITLE
Advanced Engineering Math II
Finite Element II
Advanced Concrete Technology
Advanced Reinforced Concrete
Structures
1612536
Theory of Plasticity
1612604
Random Vibration
1612530
Stability of Structures
1612600
Earthquake Engineering
1612539
Computational Methods in Analysis
of Structures
1612708
Theory of Shells
1612712
Theory of Boundary Elements
1612714
Fracture Mechanics
At least 5 of these courses should be taken
1610700
1612702
1612704
1612706
CREDITS
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
B- The Ph.D. students must pass the written and oral comprehensive exam after the completion of their
coursework.
C – Thesis (21 Units)
COURSE CODE
COURSE TITLE
9010724
9010724
9010724
9010724
Thesis
Thesis
Thesis
Thesis
CREDITS
6
6
6
3
COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
1610700 Advanced Engineering Math II
3 Cr.
Application of Functional Analysis, Application of
Specific Functions in Solution of Boundary Values, Application of Green Functions, Solution of Partial Differential
Equations, Application of Perturbation in Solution of Partial Differential Equations
1612702 Finite Element II 3 Cr.
Introduction to Nonlinear Analysis, Kinematics of the Body, The basic
problem, the deformation gradient, strain and stress tensors, Total Lagrangian, updated Lagrangian formulation,
Eulerian formulation, Displacement – based finite elements, Linearization of the principal of virtual work with respect
to finite element variables, Truss and cable elements, Two dimensional plane stress and plane strain problems,
Axisymmetric problem, Three – Dimensional solid elements, Structural elements, Beam element, Axisymmetric shell
element, Plate and general shell element, Solution of nonlinear equations, Tangent and secant method, Iteration,
Newton – Raphson, Arc- length method
1612710 Computational Plasticity
3 Cr.
An Overview of Plasticity Theory: Mathematical
Fundamentals, The Physics of Plasticity (Metals, Soils, Rocks, Concrete), Highlights of Continuum Mechanics, Yield
Criteria, Flow Rules and Hardening Rules, Drucker’s Stability Postulate, Maximum-Dissipation Postulate, Normality
and Uniqueness, Incremental Stress-Strain Relations Using Stress-Space and Strain-Space, Hardening
Models,Computational Techniques: Finite-Element Formulation for Nonlinear Problems, Numerical Algorithms for
Solving Nonlinear Problems (Time Marching Algorithms), Elastic-Plastic Operator Split (Elastic Predictor and Plastic
Corrector), Return Mapping Algorithms, Cutting Plane and Closest Point (and Linearization), Return Mapping
Algorithm for J2 Plasticity with Mixed Isotropic/Kinematic Hardening (and Linearization), Return Mapping Algorithm
for General Plasticity Models with General Linear/Non-Linear Mixed Hardening Involving Linear/Non-Linear Elastic
Behavior (and Linearization), Multi-Surface Plasticity (Non-Smooth Surfaces), Return Mapping Algorithm for
Problems with Non-Smooth Yield Surfaces (and Linearization), Mixed Formulations in the Finite Element Method
(Problems with Incompressible Material), Formulation in Elasto-Plasticity Problems with Yield Surface Independent of
the Mean Stress, The B-bar Method, Highlights of Visco-Plasticity and Implementation in the Finite Element Method
1612530 Stability of Structures
3 Cr.
Introduction: What is buckling?, Importance of Buckling Load,
Historical Review, Buckling and Post Buckling of Bars with Finite Degrees of Freedom, Buckling and Post Buckling of
Columns, Buckling of Beams Columns, Inelastic Buckling of Plates, Slope Deflection and Moment Distribution
Methods for Buckling Analysis of Frame, Finite Element Method for Frame Buckling, Exact Finite Element Method for
Frame Buckling, Lateral Torsional Buckling of Beams, Local and Post Local Buckling of Plates, Finite Element
Method for Plate Buckling, Finite Strip Method for Plate Buckling
1612600
Earthquake Engineering
3 Cr.
Earthquake Ground Motion, Seismic
Behavior of Structures, Ductility and Modeling of Load Bearing Systems, Elastic and Inelastic Earthquake Analyses
of Structures, Introduction to Performance Based Design, Structural Control, Soil-Structure Interaction
Curriculum for the Degree of Ph.D. in Civil Engineering,
Major: Water Engineering
The complete Ph.D. program consists of 15 coursework units and 21 thesis units.
A - Courses: (15 Units)
COURSE CODE
COURSE TITLE
Advanced Engineering Math II
Advanced Hydrodynamics
Water Resources Quality Models
Water Resources systems Analysis II
Advanced Water and Wastewater
Networks Design
1614710
Computational Hydraulics
1614712
Advanced Hydrogeology
1614716
Special Topics
At least 5 of these courses should be taken
1610700
1614702
1614704
1614706
1614708
CREDITS
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
B- The Ph.D. students must pass the written and oral comprehensive exam after the completion of their
coursework.
C – Thesis (33 Units)
COURSE CODE
9014724
9014724
9014724
9014724
COURSE TITLE
Thesis
Thesis
Thesis
Thesis
COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
CREDITS
6
6
6
3
1610700 Advanced Engineering Math II
3 Cr.
Application of Functional Analysis, Application of
Specific Functions in Solution of Boundary Values, Application of Green Functions, Solution of Partial Differential
Equations, Application of Perturbation in Solution of Partial Differential Equations
1614702 Advanced Hydrodynamics
3 Cr.
Vector algebra, divergence, curl, polar and
cylindrical coordinates, body forces, pressure, Reynolds analogy, vortices, Stokes law, motion equations, continuity,
circulation, Navier-Stokes Equations for laminar and turbulent flows, inviscid flow, incompressible irrotational flow,
Laplace equations, Kelvin theory, Balsius theory, flow field, viscous flow, low Reynolds flow, boundary layer,
instability of flow, turbulence, turbulent boundary layer, separation, drag and lift forces
1614706
Water Resources systems Analysis II
3 Cr.
The course will focus on the
quantitative approach for identifying and evaluating alternative possible decisions and their physical, economic,
environmental, and social impacts of water resources systems. Modeling methods include various deterministic and
probabilistic optimization and simulation models, decision analysis, evolutionary search algorithms and multiobjective
planning and management models
1614712 Advanced Hydrogeology
3 Cr.
Basic assumptions: Darcy’s law, Solution of flow
equations, Unsteady flow in aquifers (confined and unconfined), Unsaturated flow in porous media and soil moisture
profile, Regional groundwater flow: Steady and transient flow in regional groundwater systems, , Interaction of
groundwater and surface water (lakes, wetland and rivers), Groundwater flow modeling: techniques, simulation of two
and three-dimensional groundwater systems, Groundwater modeling in the complex hydrosystem, Numerical
methods in groundwater flows (finite differences), different initial and boundary conditions, Stability of schemes,
Management of groundwater: Concepts of basin management, Conjunctive use of surface water and groundwater:
Optimal control groundwater management models, Case study.