Course Overview

This course aims to introduce fundamental concepts of civil engineering constructions to students. It discusses properties of commonly used construction materials and their roles in engineering construction, types and components of different civil engineering structures and fundamentals of construction management.

Course Objectives

The course will help students to gain understanding and knowledge on:

·       Different types of commonly used construction materials, and their availability

·       Engineering properties of different construction materials

·       Types and components of different civil engineering structures.

·       Interpreting different types building drawings

·       Fundaments of engineering geology and soil mechanics

·       Basics of construction practices and management

Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs)

At the end of the course the students will be able to-

·       Estimate the construction cost of basic infrastructures;

·       Explain general building requirements;