Civil Engineering

Code
Course
Number of Credits
Description/Course Objective
CE75.01 Design of Tall Buildings 
3
 This course aims to introduce the engineers with the need and recent developments in tall buildings design, and various systems which co-exist and operate together in a tall building to fulfill its intended function. These systems not only include structural systems but also Architectural, Mechanical, Plumbing, HVAC and Elevator Systems. Another objective of this course is to expose the engineers to developments in structural modeling and analysis of tall buildings. The course content has been set/designed keeping in view the overall design process involved in a typical high-rise building project.
CE75.02 Structural Dynamics for Tall Buildings
3
 As modern structures are becoming slender and light, they are also becoming more susceptible to dynamic loadings. Various examples of real-life dynamic problems that frequently confront civil engineers include: aerodynamic stability of long-span bridges, earthquake response of multi-story buildings, impact of moving vehicles on highway structures, etc. The traditional engineering solutions to these problems, based on "static force" and "static response", are no longer valid in most cases. Many of these problems have to be tackled by applying knowledge of structural dynamics. Thus, a basic understanding of the dynamic behavior of structures as well as the underlying principles is essential for structural engineers
CE75.03 Earthquake Engineering for Tall Buildings
3
 The earthquake excitations are a major type of dynamic loading for many modern civil engineering structures, hence there is a need for civil engineers to learn about the complex nature of these loadings. The overall objective of this course is to equip the students with the state-of-the-art knowledge and latest technological developments related to the earthquake risk and effective seismic analysis of structures. Through this course, an improved understanding of these loadings will enable design engineers to ensure the safety and serviceability of structures.
CE75.04 Wind Engineering for Tall Buildings
3
 Wind excitations are a major dynamic loading for many modern civil engineering structures, hence there is a need for civil engineers to learn more about these loadings and their complex nature. The main objective of this course is to provide an improved understanding of these loadings that will enable design engineers to ensure the safety and serviceability of structures.
CE75.05 Geotechnical Engineering for Tall Buildings
3
 Geotechnical Engineering is an important component of education and training of Civil Engineers. All super-structures are to be supported on well-designed foundations for their safety and subsequent performance. Construction of foundation and substructures of tall buildings involves deep excavation for which suitable earth retaining structures are to be provided. The course imparts the principles of analysis and design for foundation and deep excavation of tall buildings.
CE75.06 Construction Technology and Management for Tall Buildings Projects
2
 Project planning management is considered as a critical project success factor. Organizations introducing new strategic initiatives require effective project planning management. This course explains theories and practices of the planning and scheduling techniques applicable to the construction industry and introduces advanced planning tools. The objective of this course is to equip engineers with advanced knowledge of multi-disciplinary aspects in construction planning and project management in tall buildings projects.
CE75.07 Performance Based Seismic Design
3
 Performance-based design is a major shift from traditional structural design
concepts and provides a method for determining acceptable levels of earthquake damage. Also, it is based on the recognition that yielding does not constitute failure and that preplanned yielding of certain members of a structure during an earthquake can actually help to save the rest of the structure. This course provides the theory and practical application of nonlinear analysis and performance-based design of tall buildings.
CE75.08 Design of Reinforced Concrete Components
3
 The objective of this course is to provide the state-of-the-art information about various procedures for the design of individual structural components. The real purpose of structural analysis is to produce useful information for design decision-making. This course attempts to address this by providing practical guidelines and covering code-based design of individual structural elements
CE75.09 Design and Application of Smart Systems
2
 The objective of this course is to provide knowledge in structural health monitoring and evaluation that covers the fundamentals of measuring instrument and technique, structural inspection in steel and reinforced concrete buildings, structural capacity evaluation, and short- term & long-term health monitoring techniques.