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College of Engineering, Science and Technology

Detail Information of Programmes

Bachelor of Engineering (Honours)

For

Civil Engineering

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Contents

1 Programme Structure ............................................................................................................ 4

2 Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Civil) ............................................................................ 6

2.1. Programme Learning Outcomes ..................................................................................... 6

2.2. Unit Descriptors of Specialisation in Civil Engineering ................................................... 7

2.2.1. CEB601 Fluid Mechanics and Hydraulics ................................................................ 8

2.2.2. CEB602 Engineering Surveying ............................................................................. 11

2.2.3. CEB604 Structural Analysis I ................................................................................. 15

2.2.4. CEB605 Civil Engineering Technology ................................................................... 18

2.2.5. CEB606 Geology and Geomechanics .................................................................... 22

2.2.6. CEB607 Design and Analysis of Timber and Steel Structures ............................... 25

2.2.7. CEB701 Structural Analysis II ................................................................................ 28

2.2.8. CEB702 Geotechnical Engineering ........................................................................ 31

2.2.9. CEB703 Water Resources Engineering ................................................................. 34

2.2.10. CEB705 Highway Engineering and Design ............................................................ 38

2.2.11. CEB706 Design of Reinforced Pre‐cast Concrete Structures ................................ 41

2.2.12. CEB707 Water and Waste Water Engineering ..................................................... 44

2.2.13. CEB801 Structural Design of Foundations ............................................................ 47

2.2.14. CEB803 Water Resources Systems ....................................................................... 50

2.2.15. CEB804 Resilient Design of Structures.................................................................. 53

2.2.16. CEB805 Design of Bridges ..................................................................................... 56

2.2.17. CEB806 Urban Storm Water and Environmental Management ........................... 59

2.2.18. CEB807 Urban Transportation Systems Planning ................................................. 62

2.2.19. CEB808 Rock Engineering and Design Applications .............................................. 64

2.2.20. CEB809 Remote Sensing and GIS Applications ..................................................... 67

2.2.21. CEB810 Dynamics of Structures ............................................................................ 70

2.2.22. CEB811 Coastal Engineering ................................................................................. 73

2.2.23. CEB812 Advanced Structural Design .................................................................... 76

2.2.24. CEB813 Airport Engineering and Design Applications .......................................... 79

4. Common Units for BE (Hons) Programmes ........................................................................ 82

5.1 Unit Descriptors of Common Units for all BE (Hons) Programmes .............................. 82

5.1.1 COM502 Engineering Communication and Practices ........................................... 83

5.1.2 EEB501 Introduction to Electrical and Electronics Engineering ........................... 87

5.1.3 CEB503 Computer Aided Drafting and Modelling ................................................ 91

5.1.4 MEB502 Engineering Materials ............................................................................ 94

5.1.5 MEB503 Engineering Mechanics .......................................................................... 97

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5.1.6 MTH517 Mathematics for Engineers I ................................................................ 100

5.1.7 MTH518 Mathematics for Engineers II ............................................................... 103

5.1.8 MTH618 Mathematics for Engineers III .............................................................. 107

5.1.9 MTH620 Mathematics for Engineers IV .............................................................. 111

5.1.10 PEB601 Design Project 1 ..................................................................................... 115

5.1.11 PEB701 Design Project 2 ..................................................................................... 119

5.1.12 PEB702 Engineering and Society ........................................................................ 124

5.1.13 PEB801 Capstone Design Project 1 ..................................................................... 128

5.1.14 PEB802 Capstone Design Project 2 ..................................................................... 131

5.1.15 CSC510 C++ Programming for Engineers ............................................................ 134

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1 Programme Structure The BE (Hons) (Civil) programme map adopts the generic programme map in Table below implemented with civil engineering specialization units.

Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4 Semester 1 Semester 3 Semester 5 Semester 7

COM 502

Engineering Communication and Practices

MTH 618

Mathematics for Engineers III

CEB 701

Structural Analysis II CEB 801

Structural Design of Foundations

MEB 502 Engineering Materials

CEB 601

Fluid Mechanics and Hydraulics

CEB 702

Geotechnical Engineering CEB 805

Design of Bridges

CEB 503

Computer Aided Drafting and Modelling

CEB 604

Structural Analysis I CEB 703

Water Resources Engineering

CEB 806

Urban Storm Water and Environmental Management

MTH 517

Mathematics for Engineers I

CEB 602

Engineering Surveying PEB 702

Engineering and Society PEB 801

Capstone Design Project I

Semester 2 Semester 4 Semester 6 Semester 8

EEB501

Introduction to Electrical and Electronics Engineering

CEB 605

Civil Engineering Technology

CEB 705

Highway Engineering and Design

Elective 1

CSC 501

C++ Programming for Engineers

CEB 606

Geology and Geomechanics

CEB 706

Design of Reinforced and Pre-cast Concrete Structures

CEB 804

Resilient Design of Structures

MEB 503 Engineering Mechanics

CEB 607

Design and Analysis of Timber and Steel Structures

CEB 707

Water and Waste Water Engineering

PEB 802 Capstone Design Project II

MTH 518

Mathematics for Engineers II

PEB 601

Design Project I PEB 701

Design Project II

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Colour legends: Foundation common units

Professional common units

Capstone Design Projects

Structural theme Geological theme Water theme

Electives:

Unit code Unit Title CEB 803 Water Resources Systems CEB 807 Urban Transportation System Planning CEB 808 Rock Engineering & Design Applications CEB 809 Remote Sensing and GIS Applications CEB 810 Dynamics of Structures CEB 811 Coastal Engineering CEB 812 Advanced Structural Design CEB 813 Airport Engineering and Design Applications

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2 Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Civil)

2.1. Programme Learning Outcomes The PLOs are expanded into a four-year curriculum with 8 units to be taken by the students in each year (except Year 4 in which the Capstone Design Project II is a double unit). Each unit is designed with Unit Learning Outcomes that fulfill some of the PLOs within the programme structure. The accumulation of knowledge through the curriculum enables the students to achieve FQF Level 8 standard in Year 4. PLOs for BE(Hons) (Civil) programme

PLO PLO Heading PLO Descriptor

WA1 Engineering knowledge

Apply knowledge of mathematics, natural science, engineering fundamentals and civil engineering specialization as specified in WK1 to WK4 respectively to the solution of complex engineering problems.

WA2 Problem analysis Identify, formulate, research literature and analyse complex civil engineering problems reaching substantiated conclusions using first principles of mathematics, natural sciences and engineering sciences (WK1 to WK4)

WA3 Design/ development of solutions

Design solutions for complex engineering problems in civil engineering and design systems, components or processes that meet specified needs with appropriate consideration for public health and safety, cultural, societal, and environmental considerations (WK5).

WA4 Investigation Conduct investigations of complex problems in civil engineering using research-based knowledge (WK8) and research methods including design of experiments, analysis and interpretation of data, and synthesis of information to provide valid conclusions.

WA5 Modern tool usage Create, select and apply appropriate techniques, resources, and modern engineering and IT tools, including prediction and modelling, to complex civil engineering problems, with an understanding of the limitations (WK6).

WA6 The engineer and society

Apply reasoning informed by contextual knowledge to assess societal, health, safety, legal and cultural issues and the consequent responsibilities relevant to professional engineering practice and solutions to complex civil engineering problems (WK7).

WA7 Environment and sustainability

Understand and evaluate the sustainability and impact of professional engineering work in the solution of complex engineering problems in societal and environmental contexts (WK7).

WA8 Ethics Apply ethical principles and commit to professional ethics and responsibilities and norms of engineering practice (WK7).

WA9 Individual and team work

Function effectively as an individual, and as a member or leader in diverse teams and in multi-disciplinary settings.

WA 10 Communication Communicate effectively on complex civil engineering activities with the engineering community and with society at large, such as being able to comprehend and write effective reports and design documentation, make effective presentations, and give and receive clear instructions.

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PLO PLO Heading PLO Descriptor

WA 11 Project management and finance

Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of engineering management principles and economic decision-making and apply these to one’s own work, as a member or leader in a team, to manage projects and in multidisciplinary environments.

WA 12 Lifelong learning Recognise the need for, and have the preparation and ability to engage in independent and life-long learning in the broadest context of technological change in civil engineering.

2.2. Unit Descriptors of Specialisation in Civil Engineering The following sub-sections are the unit descriptors of the specialization units in BE (Hons) (Civil) programme. Common units across all three disciplines are listed in separate sections.

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2.2.1. CEB601 Fluid Mechanics and Hydraulics

Unit code CEB 601 Unit title Fluid Mechanics and Hydraulics Credit points: 15 Course Coordinator: TBA Tutor(s) TBA Lecture: 4 hours per week Workshops: 0 hours per week Tutorial: 1 hour per week Small group tutorials: Students are expected to work in self-organising teams consisting of

4 to 6 students Labs: 4 hours per week from 2 – 14 Self-directed learning 6 - 8 hours per week Field Trips Visit to a Hydro Dam and Weirs, Pumping Station, Treatment Plants

and Reservoirs, Water Distribution System. Prerequisite: CEB 501 - Engineering Mechanics Recognition of prior learning can be granted if you have recently completed:

Diploma in Engineering (Civil) Portfolio of evidence, to be reviewed by Head of School and

program leader

1.0 Course Description Engineers are occupied with problems involving water. Plans of having hydraulics

structures is inconsistence. This course teaches engineers the fundamentals of fluid mechanics and the hydraulics of civil engineering. Engineers will build the better understanding of the properties of fluids, its principles and practices, in order know more about the concept of fluid mechanics and hydraulics.

1.1 Unit Learning Outcomes On successful completion of this course, you should be able to:

1. Apply effectively engineering principles to solve hydraulics and fluid mechanics problems. (WA1 – Engineering Knowledge)

2. Analyse and solve problems of flow through pipes, open channel, notches, weirs and pipe networks. Analyse characteristic features of hydraulic machines

3. Design and analyse pipe networks. (WA3 – Design/Development of Solutions) 4. Practice software and IT tools relevant to water flow analysis. (WA5 – Modern

Tool Usage) 5. Function effectively as an individual, and as a member or leader in the laboratory

practices (WA9 – Individual and Team Work) 6. Analyse the laboratory test results and write a report (WA 10 - Communication)

2.0 Resources 1. Douglas J.F., Gasiorek J.M. and Swaffield J.A., 2001, Fluid Mechanics, 4th Edition,

Pearson Education Limited, UK, ISBN 0-582-41476-8 2. Martin J. Marriott, R.E. Featherstone and C. Nalluri. 2009. Civil Engineering

Hydraulics, 5th Edition, Wiley Blackwell. ISBN-13: 978-1405161954 3. Bruce R. Munson, Donald F. Young, Theodore H. Okiishi, Wade W. Huebsch, 2009,

Fundamental of Fluid Mechanics, 6th Edition SI Version, ISBN: 978-0-470-39881-4

4.0 Course outline

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Week 1 Introduction Description of the fluid state, liquids and gasses, properties of fluids; density, viscosity, units and dimensions of fluid properties, Ideal and real fluid, Newtonian and Non-Newtonian fluids. Week 2 Pressure and Measurement Pressure and pressure forces, variation of pressure with depth, Pascal’s law, absolute, gauge, atmospherics and vacuum pressure, manometers, piezometer, u tube manometers, u tube differential manometers, bourdon gauge, hydraulic lift jack Laboratory – Calibration of bourdon gauge Week 3 Hydrostatics Force on Surface Forces on submerged surfaces, force and centre of pressure calculations for vertical, inclined and curved surfaces, Laboratory – Centre of pressure Week 4 Buoyancy and Kinematics and Flow Energy Buoyancy, centre of buoyancy, Meta centre and metacentric height, Rate of flow, Continuity equation, Bernoulli’s equation, application to Bernoulli’s equation, Application to discharge measurement, flow through Venturi and orifice meters Laboratory – Stability of Floating Bodies Week 5 Flow in pipes Theory of laminar and turbulent flow in pipes, definition of the hydraulic grade line, Reynolds number, head loss, friction factor in laminar flow , friction factor in turbulent flow the Hagen-Poiseuille equation and the Darcy-Wisbeck equation Moody Diagram, flow in pipes including internal shear stress and velocity distribution, maximum velocity, mean velocity, pressure drop, pipes in series, pipes in parallel, Laboratory – Orifice and Venturi meter Week 6 Hydrodynamics (Forces due to fluids in motion) The law of conservation of momentum, forces on reduces and bends application of the control volume equation to problems involving momentum: Calculation of force due to an impinging jet, other applications of the momentum equation. Laboratory – Friction Losses in Pipes Week 7 Notches and Weirs Classification of notches and weirs, flow over a rectangular weir, flow over a triangular weir, advantages and disadvantages of rectangular and triangular weir. Laboratory – Impact of Jets Week 8 Dimensions, Units and Dimensional Analysis Dimensions and units, dimensional analysis, dimensional homogeneity, methods of dimensional analysis, pi Buckingham theorem, method of selecting repeating variable, procedure of pi Buckingham theorem,

Laboratory – Flow Over Thin Plate Weir (Rectangular and Vee) Week 9 Hydraulic Similitude Hydraulic similitude, Reynold’s model law and application, Froude’s model law and application, principles of hydraulic modelling including distorted scale effects.

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Week 10 Open Channel Flow Basic Principles, types of channel, flow and its classifications, use of open channels, typical channel cross-sections and their associated size parameters, Chezy and Manning equations, best channel sections, circular conduits, trapezoidal channel, compound channel, , uniform flow calculations, gradually varied flow, theory and analysis, rapidly varied flows, specific energy, critical depth, sub- and super critical flow, theory of hydraulic jump, Froude number, evaluation of jump in channel, losses of energy and power, location of jump on horizontal floor, length of jump, channel controls and transitions. Laboratory – Flow over Sharp Crested Weir

Week 11 Continue Open Channel Flow Laboratory – Flow under Sluice Gate

Week 12 Pumps Classification of pumps and turbines, description of operation, Application of dimensional analysis including unit and specific speeds, pump and turbine characteristics, pumps in series and parallel, action of a pump in a pipeline, cavitation in pumps and net positive duction head. Laboratory – Centrifugal Pump

Week 13 Pipe Networks Network topology, the junction and circuit laws, head and quantity balance problems by the Hardy-Cross method. Week 14 Continue Pipe Networks

4.0 Assessments

Assessment Type

Weight towards Grade Point

Outline of assessment

This assessment relates to the

following expected learning outcomes

Test 1 10% This assessment is relevant to fluid properties and basic hydraulic principles

ULO1,UL02

Test 2 10% This assessment is relevant to flow through pipes, notches, dimensional similitude, performance of hydraulic machines and open channel flow

UL02

Assignment 20% This assessment is relevant to pipe network analysis and usage of software

UL03, UL04

Labs 20% This assessment is relevant to laboratory practices of hydraulics and fluid mechanics

UL05, UL06

Final Exam 40% This is relevant to overall assessment of the concepts and analysis of hydraulics and fluid mechanics

UL01, UL02, UL03

Attendance (hurdle requirement)

75%

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2.2.2. CEB602 Engineering Surveying

Unit code CEB 602 Unit title Engineering Surveying Credit points: 15 Course Coordinator: TBA Tutor(s) TBA Lecture: 3 hours per week Filed work/Workshops: 3 hours per week Small group tutorials: NA Labs: NA Self-directed learning 6 - 8 hours per week Prerequisite: Computer Aided Drafting and Modeling (CEB603)

Recognition of prior learning can be granted if you have recently completed:


program leader

1.0 Course Description Civil Engineers rely upon surveying measurement for the planning and design of civil

engineering project such as construction of highways, bridges, tunnels, dam etc. Thus civil engineers do the surveying measurement because surveying is a basic requirement for all civil engineering projects. In this course you will learn about the roles of surveyors and the principles of surveying. You will learn to perform surveys, do computations and plotting of surveyed data. You will also learn to perform tasks with specific reference to civil engineering application including topography, horizontal and vertical curve, long section and cross section, setting out of roads, areas and volumes computation.


1. Apply basic mathematics and natural science in surveying practice. (WA-Engineering knowledge (WA1 – Engineering Knowledge).

2. Conduct and analyse surveying practices such as levelling, contouring, angular measurement, traverse survey and setting up of horizontal and vertical curves with the basic engineering knowledge of mechanics, hydraulics and principles of mathematics. (WA2 – Problem Analysis)

3. Estimate areas, volumes and quantities of earthworks (WA2 – Problem Analysis) 4. Select appropriate surveying equipment to carryout the surveying practice based

on the field conditions and also verifies the results for accuracy. (WA5 – Modern Tool Usage)

5. Function effectively as an individual, and as a member or leader in the surveying practices (WA9 – Individual and Team Work).

6. Prepare surveying drawings and plans with technical specifications (WA10 - Communication)

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2.0 Resources 1. James M. Anderson and Edward M. Mikhail, “Surveying, Theory and Practice”, 7th

Edition, McGraw Hill, 2001 2. Irvine, William,FRICS .(1998) Surveying for Construction, McGraw-Hill Book Company,

ISBN 0-07-707998-1 3. The Town and Country Planning Standards, Fiji Government Pubs’, Suva. 4. The Public Works Department Subdivision Standards, Fiji Government Pubs’, Suva 5. White, W.S. Revision Notes on Plane Surveying, Newnes-Butterworths, ISBN 0-408-

000678 6. Bannister and S. Raymond, “Surveying”, 7th Edition, Longman 2004. 7. JcMcCormac, Surveying 5th Edition ISBN 0-471-23758-2

3.0 Course outline Week 1 Introduction

The role of the Land Surveyor in Civil Engineering, purpose, types and principle of land surveying equipment’s used in surveying, methods of land surveying, distance measurement, types of distance, method, scale and there uses in surveying. Introduction to engineering surveying, types of engineering surveying, role of engineering surveyor, purpose of engineering survey, principle of engineering survey, safe guard against errors, preparation of engineering survey. Week 2 Levelling Theory of levelling: Instrumentation, method of heights determination, Types of level, Description and use of the level, levelling terminology, staff reading, levelling procedure booking and computation of data, permissible closing error, Practice of levelling, standard booking procedures, reducing levelling data and adjustments., Field Work – Levelling Week 3 Contouring Types of contour and contour interpolation, produce contour map, use of standard symbols for detailing: methods for contouring site plans. Accuracy of level, tow peg test. Field Work – Levelling and Contouring Project – students are required to produce a contour map using AutoCad software to an appropriate scale. Week 4 Angular Measurement Angles and bearings, types of north, magnetic change, angle and bearing calculations total station and theory of operation, horizontal and vertical measurement and reduction of data, errors in angular measurement and distribution. Practice of observing angles and computations. Computation of coordinate, easting and northing, coordinate from bearing and distance, Week 5 Traverse Survey Open and closed survey, traverse angle measurement, checks on traverse surveying, felid and office check, calculation of bearings from angle measurement, Correction by the Bowditch method to traverse measurement, produce a traverse plan. Field Work – Total Station Traversing – 4 leg Week 6: Control Datum Control, setting out control, road centreline, horizontal and vertical control, datum, chainage, centre line markings establishing horizontal and vertical controls, transfer of datum to site and plotting of controls, computation from control, plotting of control using AutoCAD software.

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Field work – Control Setting Out for a road way and contouring. Week 7 and 8: Topographical Survey Definition, purpose and objectives, methods of topographical surveying, detail survey using controls. Field work – Detail surveying using controls. Week 9 and 10: Horizontal Curve and Setting out Horizontal curves, types of horizontal curve, curve geometry, curve elements, curve formulae and methods for setting out for a building, and horizontal curve. Horizontal curve, setting out, from short chords, from one TP, from long chord, from tangent line, from Intersection Point. Field work – set out a road way including horizontal curve (peg chainage at the canter line) Week 11: Vertical Curve Vertical Curve, gradients, properties of a parabola, vertical curve formulae, high or low point, calculations of points finish RL on the vertical curve location of chainage points and methods for setting out a vertical curve, long section cross section computation. Field work – determine the RL of each chainage (centre line and offset to the right and left) of the road way using a level. Week 12: Areas and Volumes. Determine areas of regular and irregular shape, by division into triangle, strip, and grid square method, area by trapezoidal and Simpson’s rule. Volume from contours, volume from spot height. Volumes from cross section, area by calculation either cut or fill, grade of ground is constant, grade of ground changes, where both cut and fill, double area method, Project – draw a long section and cross section of a road way, design the vertical curve, determine the finish RL and plot the long section and cross section including finish RL using AutoCAD. Week 13 and 14: Introduction to Geomatics GIS, GPS and Remote sensing working principles.

4.0 Assessment

Assessment Type





Test 1 10% This assessment is relevant to the application of basic mathematical and engineering knowledge to conduct and analyse surveying practices such as levelling, contouring, transverse surveying and setting out of vertical and horizontal cuves

UL01, UL02

Test 2 10% This assessment is relevant to the application of engineering knowledge to estimate areas, volumes and quantities of earthworks such as cut and fill

UL03, UL04

Field Work 20% This assessment is relevant to the actual UL05

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field practices carried out using appropriate surveying equipment based on field conditions and also the verification of the results for accuracy

Project 20% This assessment is relevant to usage of softwares to design /plot land boundaries using the data collected from the field work

ULO5, UL06

Final Exam 40% Overall assessment of the unit UL01,UL02,UL03, UL04


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2.2.3. CEB604 Structural Analysis I Unit code CEB 604 Unit title Structural Analysis I Credit points: 15 (HE) Course Coordinator: TBA Tutor(s) TBA Lecture: 4 hours of lecture and 1 hour of tutorial per week Workshops: Not Applicable Small group tutorials: Self-organised team work is needed, supervised by tutor/lecturer Labs: 3 hours per week for weeks 11 to 14 Self-directed learning 8 hours per week. Prerequisite: Engineering Mechanics (MEB 503) Recognition of prior learning can be granted if you have recently completed:


program leader

1.0 Course Description When engineers are required to analyse a structure, it is required to have known about

the analytical behaviour of various structural elements under various action of loads in order to carry out the design. This course will help you to understand the force systems in equilibrium behaviour, concepts, principles, various loading actions and their effects while analysing a statically determinate and indeterminate structures. Being an engineer, excellent comprehension is necessary on how to make structural analysis for buildings, bridges, and other structures. You will develop the necessary skills through laboratory experiments which include determining the horizontal displacement of a two hinged arch, determination of flexural rigidity of a beam, Finding deflections of different types of beams and pin connected truss.

1.1 Learning outcomes: On successful completion of this course, you should be able to:

1. Apply the basic knowledge of mathematics, natural science to determine the unknown forces and displacements of simple structures. (WA1 – Engineering Knowledge)

2. Analyse the beams and frames of determinate and indeterminate nature for moments and shear forces. (WA2 – Problem Analysis).

3. Apply structural analysis methods such as slopedeflection method, moment distribution method, Kanis method and strain energy methods to obtain required moments and deflections in beams and frames. (WA2 – Problem Analysis).

4. Analyse forces and moments in cables and arches and also familiarize with the analysis of influence lines. (WA2 – Problem Analysis).

5. Function effectively as an individual, and as a member or leader in the laboratory practices (WA9 – Individual and Team Work)

6. Analyse the laboratory test results and write a report (WA 10 - Communication)

2.0 Resources:

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1. J. L. Meriam and L. G. Kraige, ‘Engineering Mechanics: Statics (V.1), Dynamics (V.2)’, 5th edition, Wiley 2002.

2. H. Shames, ‘Engineering Mechanics: Statics & Dynamics’, 4th edition, PHI, 1996. 3. F. P. Beer and E. R. Johnston, ‘Vector Mechanics for Engineers: Statics (V.1),

Dynamics (V.2)’, 3rd SI edition, TMH, 1998. 4. Dr. R.K. Bansal, ‘A Textbook of Strength of materials by: Mechanics of Solids

(S.I.Units) ‘, 5th Edition, laxmi Publications, 2007. 5. www.nptel.ac.in 6. http://rmit.libguides.com/civileng 7. http://ocw.mit.edu/courses/civil-and-environmental-engineering/

3.0 Course outline

Week 1: Introduction: Basic concepts of mechanics

Types of loads, types of beams, types of supports, concepts of equilibrium and equilibrium conditions, concepts of free body diagrams, concepts of static determinacy and indeterminacy, degree of static and kinematic indeterminacy, Concepts of moving loads.

Week 2: Analysis of statically determinate structures:

Internal forces acting on typical structural members, shear force and bending moment calculation for different types of beams.

Week 3: Analysis of statically determinate structures: (Continued)

Shear and moment diagrams for different types of beams, sign convention, internal force calculation & diagrams for trusses, beams, frames, arches.

Week 4: Cables:

General Cable theorem, application of general cable theorem for distributed loading. Analysis of suspended cables, cables with concentrated loads.

Week 5: Arches:

Analysis of two hinged arch using strain energy method & method of least work, Analysis of three hinged arch.

Week 6: Deflection of Beams

Finding deflection and slope for different types of beams using Moment area method.

Week 7: Deflection of Beams (Continued)

Finding deflection and slope for different types of beams using virtual work.


Finding deflection and slope for different types of beams using strain energy method.


Finding deflection and slope for different types of beams using Castigliano’s method.

Week 10: Analysis of statically indeterminate structures

Analysis of continuous beams using slope deflection method.


Analysis of continuous beams using moment distribution method.


Analysis of continuous beams using Kani’s method.

Week 13: Influence lines

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Introduction: Variable loadings, construction of influence lines with equilibrium methods, use of influence lines for uniformly distributed loads.

Week 14: Influence lines (Continued)

Influence lines for beams, moving loads and its effects on structural members, construction of influence lines for moving loads.

4.0 Assessment Assignment, Class tests, Laboratory work/report, Final Exam

Assessment Type





Test 1 10% This assessment is relevant to the application of basic mathematical and engineering knowledge to solve simple structural analysis problems. And also it tests the student knowledge relevant to analysis of beams and frames of determinate and indeterminate nature.

UL01, UL02

Test 2 10% This assessment is relevant to analysis of beams and frames of determinate and indeterminate nature. And also it assess the student ability and concepts into various structural analysis methods

UL03, UL04

Assignments 20% Structural analysis of a building, six storey and above

UL03

Laboratory Work / Report

20% This assessment is relevant to laboratory practices of simple structures such as beams, frames and trusses

UL01,UL02,UL05, UL06,

Final Exam 40% Overall assessment of the unit UL01,UL02,UL03, UL04


75%

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2.2.4. CEB605 Civil Engineering Technology Unit code CEB605 Unit title Civil Engineering Technology Credit points: 15 Course Coordinator: TBA Tutor(s) TBA Lecture: 2 hours per week Workshops: NA Small group tutorials: NA Project/Labs: 3 hours per week Self-directed learning You are expected to set aside 6 - 8 hours per week for this course. Field trip A minimum of two. Prerequisite: Engineering Materials (MEB502) Recognition of prior learning can be granted if you have recently completed:


program leader

1.0 Course Description The construction sector is a major part of the civil engineering and building industries.

Construction projects range in size from the small (such as the construction of a swimming pool or a subdivision cul de sac) to the very large (such as the construction of a hydroelectric power scheme, a freeway system or a mine). Typically, civil engineering projects require a good grasp of the interaction between machinery and materials. Also you will be able to select the right machine for the project. Engineers also need to manage competing demands of time, cost and quality. Civil engineers must, therefore, be familiar with construction equipment and techniques in common use, and must be able to plan and direct construction works efficiently. This course includes a minimum of two field visits where you will have the opportunity to witness theory in practice.

1.1 Learning Outcomes On successful completion of this course, you should be able to:

1. Apply knowledge of engineering and science fundamentals such as knowledge of engineering materials to understand the behaviour of various construction materials. (WA1 – Engineering Knowledge)

2. Apply engineering knowledge to identify the difficult site conditions and relevant plant and machinery which are suitable for the construction (WA2 – Problem Analysis)

3. Demonstrate practices of various construction materials, building components and construction methods. (WA3 – Design/Development of Solutions).

4. Do literature survey about usage of modern construction tools and materials of construction (WA3 – Design/Development of Solutions).

5. Evaluate the project models technically their suitability for implementation in terms of economic, aesthetic and environmental considerations. (WA3 – Design/Development of Solutions).

6. Select appropriate technique to repair or strengthening the failed structural building components.(WA5 – Modern Tool Usage)

2.0 Resources

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1. Robert L. Peurifoy, Clifford J. Schexnayder, Aviad Shapira. (2006) Construction Planning Equipment and Methods (7th Edition), McGraw Hill, ISBN – 13: 978 -0 – 07 -296420-3

2. Dredging -A Handbook for Engineers, 2nd Edition by R.N. Bray, A.D. Bates, J.M. Land - 1997 , ISBN 0 340 54524 1

3. Holmes, Roy (1995) Introduction to Civil Engineering Construction. the College of Estate Management ISBN 1899769308

4. Ground Engineering Equipment & Method by Frank Harris ISBN 0 07- 026747-2 ,McGraw-Hill Book Company Limited

5. Construction Technology, Volume 4 by R. Chudley, Longman Group Limited, ISBN 0-582 42029 0

6. Construction Technology, 4th Edition by Rod Chudley and Roger Greeno,ISBN 0 131286 420

7. Home Building Manual Fiji 8. Construction Technology by Chudley

3.0 Course outline Week 1: Fundamentals of site and site activities.

Introduction of site, site layout including movements ,traffic control, material transporting, access and storage of plants to site, temporary services, protection and security, site and soil investigation techniques, preparing site reports, scope, methods, sampling methods and temporary works. Week 2: Plants and machinery Types of machines used in civil engineering projects, their uses, capacity and performance. The machine includes different types of Dozers, Scrapers, Hydraulic Excavators, Loaders, Trucks and Hauling Equipment’s, Types of Pumps and dewatering techniques, types of cranes, hoists, selection criteria and their uses, Explosives, Drilling and Blasting. Week 3: Earthworks Geo-physical surveys, site considerations, ground condition, weather, excavation, Bench cuttings of slope, cut and fill excavations, trenches, support, embankments, ground movements, ground water control, spillage, containments, stability, consolidation, strengthening, ground improvement techniques, grout injection, Dynamic compaction and deep compaction. Week 4: Types of Drainage Systems and their uses Surface and subsoil drainage systems, Foul water systems, separate, combined soak-away pits, simple manholes, gradients, bedding, protection reinstatements, damage and replacement. Week 5: Piling and retaining walls Types of pile selection, materials, method of construction, foundation, friction, end bearing, replacement, displacement, testing, sheet piling, corrosion, driving and extraction. Types of retaining wall, method of construction, movements, failures, anchors, waterproofing and drainage. Week 6 and 7: Cofferdams and Caissons Types, methods of construction, selection, classification, gravity, rockfill, earth, sheeted, single and double skin, materials, contiguous piling, structural framing, plant ,organisation. Caissons, land and marine construction, box, open, compressed air, monolithic, positioning, underwater construction, excavation form work, concreting, tolerance, control sea walls break waters, docks, jetties and land reclamation.

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Week 8 and 9: Shoring and underpinning Shoring, methods, Design considerations, types, functions, alternate form of construction, adjustments, Jacking, maintenance, safety, emergency procedures, materials and erection procedures. Underpinning, preliminary considerations, carcasses, investigation procedures, analysis of data, restrains, traditional techniques, needling, proprietary systems, jacking, chemical injection and grouting. Week 10 and 11: Timber Superstructure Principles of Timber frame constructions, building terminologies, understanding various members and components of timber framed houses, Wind speed – Pressure relationship, cyclonic resistant construction and Hurricane ties, Forces of bending, racking forces, uplifts and turbulence, suspended timber floor joists, Floor joist to stud wall construction stud location and spacing, noggings and plate fixing to wall and roof connections. Week 12: Masonry Superstructure Procedure and manufacture of concrete blocks, Types of blocks, their sizes and uses, Types of DPCs and their uses, comparison of concrete block work and timber, durability, fire-resistance, compressive strength, security, weather and sound resistance, tensile and thermal requirements. Wall construction, bonding details, lintel beams (block-work and poured) and reinforcing wall to roof connection. Week 13 and 14: Roof, floors and other elements of the building Types of roofs, roof claddings, roof gauge thickness and its strength, roof framing, trusses, gang nail plates, performance requirements, basic roof forms –straps, span and structural form weather proofing, fixing purlin ties, strapping, ridge fixing, fascia fixing. Veranda roofing- framing, ties, hurricane fixing, repairs to hurricane damage structures, Floors and flooring performance requirements, ground floor slab suspended timber floors and suspended concrete floor. Openings and external walls- components, typical sizes and standard fixing details, door types, glazed, solid, panelled and framed, ledged and braced, window types, louvers, sliding, sash construction, and aluminium works.

40 Assessment

Site visits and report writing, short test, Assignments, Projects, presentations oral and submission of projects.

Assessment Type





Test 1 10% It will assess the knowledge about the construction materials, site conditions, machinery for construction

ULO1, ULO2, ULO3

Test 2 10% It can assess the student knowledge about building components and construction methods by using masonry, timber, shoring and underpinning.

ULO3, ULO4

Lab 20% Characterisation of materials such as fine aggregate, coarse aggregate, cement, concrete, timber, steel.

ULO5, ULO6

Project 20% It evaluates the sustainable model blocks prepared by the students

ULO5, ULO6

Final Exam 40% It will assess the overall knowledge in this unit

ULO1, ULO2, ULO3, ULO4, ULO5

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2.2.5. CEB606 Geology and Geomechanics Unit code CEB606 Unit title Geology and Geomechanics Credit points: 15 Course Coordinator: TBA Tutor(s) TBA Lecture 3 hours per week Workshops: 0 hours per week Tutorial 1 hour per week Small group tutorials: Students are expected to work in self-organising teams consisting of

4 to 6 students Labs: 2 hours per week Self-directed learning 6 - 8 hours per week Prerequisite: CEB601, Fluid Mechanics and Hydraulics Recognition of prior learning can be granted if you have recently completed:


program leader

1.0 Course Description Before construction of any civil infrastructure project, the engineers are expected to know

the geology and nature of soil so as to avoid the anticipated failures to the structure due to soil. Engineers will encounter problems associated with the foundation failures; excessive settlements of foundations, failure of earth slopes due to overburden, seepage and other environmental factors. This course will help you to understand the soil properties, weight-volume relations, soil classification, effective stress principle, permeability, seepage, compaction of soil, compressibility and shear strength of soils. Also you will learn problem analysis of stability of slopes and bearing capacity of soil.

This course will expose you to conduct various laboratory tests on soil, analyse the data obtained, plot the data and write the results and inference.


1. Utilise knowledge of mathematics, natural science, and engineering fundamentals to analyse weight-volume relations of soils (WA1 - Engineering knowledge)

2. Estimate seepage, permeability and stresses in soils (WA2 - Problem analysis) 3. Identify rocks and minerals towards effective project planning. (WA2 - Problem

analysis) 4. Classify soils by using the principles of mathematics and engineering

knowledge(WA2 - Problem analysis) 5. Solve simple problems relevant to slope stability and bearing capacity from the

first principles of engineering (WA2 - Problem analysis) 6. Use required tools and software to conduc laboratory practices and analyse the

results (WA4 – Investigation) 7. Work as an effective team member and share the knowledge with the team

members. (WA9 - Individual and team work) Learn skills to present and write the geomechanics laboratory findings and inferences effectively. (WA 10 - Communication)

2.0 Resources

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1. Fundamentals of Geology 2nd Edition by Carla Montgomery Smith, G.N. Elements of Soil Mechanics (1996)(3rd Edition), Crosby, Lockwood, Staples, ASIN 0258969490.

2. Craig, Robert F (1995), Soil Mechanics (5th Edition), Rutledge (also E & FN. Spoon). ISBN 0412395908.

3. Alison, I.S. and Patmer, D.F., Geology, the science of the changing Earth, McGraw-Hill Inc., New York.

4. Fundamentals of Geotechnical Engineering by Braja M Das

3.0 Course outline

Week 1: Introduction to geology and types of minerals and rocks Week 2: Identification practices of minerals and rocks Week 3: Properties of soil and weight volume relations, numerical examples Week 4: Grain size analysis, consistency limits and soil classification Week 5: Soil hydraulics and permeability of soil, factors affecting permeability, filed and laboratory testing of permeability of soils, permeability of layered soils. Week 6: Effective stress principle : Concept, Definitions, numerical examples on effective stress Week 7: Vertical stresses in soil due to applied loads: Point load, circular load, rectangular load and Newmarks chart for irregular loads and approximate methods. Week 8: Compaction: Introduction, laboratory compaction methods, field methods of compaction, quality control. Week 9 and 10: Consolidation: Introduction, one dimensional consolidation, consolidation parameters, over consolidation ratio, types of consolidation, e-logp plots, settlement calculation. Week 11 and 12: Shear strength: Introduction, Shear parameters, Mohr-Coulomb failure theory, and laboratory tests for shear parameters, factors influencing shear strength of clays and sands, pore water pressure parameters. Week 13: Basics of slope stability analysis: Introduction, types of slope failures, analysis of slope failure by using method of slices and Swedish circle method, causes of slope failures, sudden draw down, downstream slope failure, Felineous method. Week 14: Basic concepts of Bearing capacity: Definitions, Terzaghi’s bearing capacity theory, Meyehofs theory, general, punching and local shear failures, numerical examples.

4.0 Assessment

Assessment Type





Test 1 10% This assessment is relevant to the application of basic engineering knowledge in the identifications of rocks, minerals and weight – volume relations and classification of soils.

UL01, UL02

Test 2 10% This assessment is relevant to the application of basic engineering knowledge

ULO2, UL03, UL04, ULO5

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to analyse seepage, permeability and stresses in soil. Solving problems based on slope stability and bearing capacity of soil.

Assignment 20% Field Identification of Rocks, minerals and soils

ULO5

Laboratory Report

20% This assessment is relevant to laboratory practices of geology and geomechanics. Identification of rocks, minerals, soil index and engineering properties evaluation

ULO6

Final Exam 40% Overall assessment of the unit UL01,UL02,UL03, UL04, ULO5


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2.2.6. CEB607 Design and Analysis of Timber and Steel Structures Unit code CEB 607 Unit title Design and Analysis of Timber and Steel Structures Credit points: 15 (HE) Course Coordinator: TBA Tutor(s) TBA Lecture 2 hours per week Workshops: 4 hours of lecture and 1 hour of tutorial per week Tutorial Not Applicable Small group tutorials: Self-organised team work is needed, supervised by tutor/lecturer Labs: Software usage to design steel and timber buildings Self-directed learning 9 hours per week. 12 Hours per the semester Prerequisite: Structural Analysis I (CEB 604) Recognition of prior learning can be granted if you have recently completed:


program leader

1.0 Course Description When engineers analyse a structure either steel or timber, it is required to have known

about the analytical behaviour of structural elements under various action of loads in order to carry out the design. This course will help you to understand the behaviour, concepts, principles, various loading actions and their effects while analysing a statically determinate and indeterminate structures. It is a challenge for the Engineer to analyse complex structures like multi-story building, Bridges, flyovers on roads, towers etc.

In the group design project you will conduct the structural design of a low-rise steel and timber structure according to the requirements of relevant codes of Australian Standards. This process will include the determination of loads (including dead, imposed and wind loads), determination of load combinations and their design actions and subsequently the design of typical and/or critical members. .


Analyse timber building elements such as beams, columns, joints, plywood, roof trusses and connections. (WA2 - Problem analysis)

Analyse steel building elements such as beams, columns, joints, plate girder and column base (WA2 - Problem analysis)

Design timber elements such as beams, columns, plywood, joints and roof elements by applying modern design methods and also using local and international standards of practice (WA3 - Design/ development of solutions)

Design steel building elements such as beams, columns, joints, plate girder and column base by applying modern design methods and also using local and international standards of practice (WA3-Design/development of solutions)

Undertake codified loads & calculations, statistical and simplified analysis to confirm the robustness of the proposed solution in the light of uncertain information and data (WA3 - Design/ development of solutions)

Investigate structural adequacy of steel and timber elements for a building (WA4 – Investigation)

Produce design documentation that satisfy the requirements of the AS/NZ code of design practices. (WA 10 - Communication)

2.0 Resources

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1. Branko Gorenc, Gorenc B. Tinyou, R. Syam, ‘Steel Designer’s Handbook {conforming to AS 4100 & AS/NZS 1170.1]’, 8th Edition, UNSW press, 2005.

2. Qing Quan Liang, ‘Analysis and design of steel and composite structures’, CRC press, 2015.

3. Nick trahair, Mark A Bradfor,’Behavior and analysis of steel structures’, 3rd edition, CRC press, 1998.

4. Steel Structures Design Manual to AS 4100, First Edition, Brian Kirke & Iyad Hassan

5. AS/NZS: Australian/New Zealand Standard: 4100-1998. 6. Structural Steel Design by Jack McCormack, 4th Edition 7. Structural Steel work for students by L.V Leech ISBN 0-408- 70342 -3 8. Code of Practice for Light timber Buildings not requiring specific design 9. Fiji National Building Code 10. Timber Design Guide by Buchanan Andrew, 11. New Zealand Timber Industry Federation Inc., 2007 12. http://rmit.libguides.com/civileng

3.0 Course outline

Week 1 and 2:

Codes of practice, design process, design requirements, design methods of timber.

Discussion of load types; i.e. Dead Load, Live Load, Wind Load, Snow Load etc.

Consideration of the effects of loads combinations: Discussion of Serviceability and Ultimate limit states. Estimation of loads, estimation of live loads and estimation of wind loads: Discussion of the concept of the design load.

Week 3: Design of Timber Structures

Review of timber Characteristics. The importance of selecting the kind and size of timber floor deck, floor joist, bearer and wooden post that can safely carry the structural design load. Analysis of failure of different timber building components including:

Tension Elements, Compression Elements, Transversely Loaded Elements – Trusses and Transversely Loaded Elements – Beams

Week 4 and 5: Design of Primary Timber Components in Buildings including:-

Design of Axially loaded Elements, Design of Beam Type Elements, Design of Compression members

Week 6 and 7: Joining of Timber Components

Discussion of the methods used to connect the components of a timber frame including bolting, nailing, screwing and the use of gang nail plates. Review of the advantages and disadvantages of each method: Consideration of load transfer at joints.

Week 8: Introduction & Design Approach of Steel

General principles of structural steel design which includes classification of steel structures, connections, fabrication, erection, fire proofing, corrosion protection, safety of structures and structural failures. Materials of structural steel, brittle fracture and fatigue, mechanical properties, effect of temperature, light gauge steel. Factor of Safety, Permissible and Working Stresses, Elastic Method, Plastic Method, Introduction to Limit States of Design.

Week 9: Design of Connections

Types of Connections and detailed design, bolted connections, design and verification of bolted connections, connected plate elements, welded connections, types of welded joints, structural design of simple welds. Modes of Failure of a Riveted Joint.

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Week 10: Design of Tension members

Types of tensions members and its construction, evaluation of load effects, verification of member capacities, Design of members subjected to axial tension and bending, strength design of steel rods and steel wire ropes.

Week 11: Design of compression members

Types of compression members, compressive strength design of axially loaded members against squashing in sections and buckling, Design of members subjected to axial compression and bending.

Week 12: Design of Beams and Plate girders

Structural steel beams in building, including design of members subject to bending (with full Lateral restraint and beams without full lateral restraint). Determination of Flexural strength (Nominal Section Capacity) for transversely loaded members.

Week 13: Design of Beams and Plate girders (Continued)

Vertical Shear Strength (Nominal Web Member Capacity), Beam crippling and finding actual beam deflection. Design of plate girders.

Week 14:Design of Column Base

Types of column bases, design of slab base and Gusseted base.

4.0 Assessment

Assessment Type





Test 1 10% This assessment is relevant to the application of basic mathematical and engineering knowledge to analyse and design timber structural elements.

UL01, UL02

Test 2 10% This assessment is relevant to the application of basic mathematical and engineering knowledge to analyse and design steel structural elements.

UL01, UL03

Assignments 20% Design of Timber/Steel Roof Structure UL03, ULO4 Project 20% Produce design documentation with the

satisfaction of the AS/NZS code of design practices and verifying using software such as Space-Gass

UL05, ULO6, ULO7

Final Exam 40% Overall assessment of the unit UL01,UL02,UL03, UL04, UL05


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2.2.7. CEB701 Structural Analysis II Unit code CEB 701 Unit title Structural Analysis II Credit points: 15 (HE) Course Coordinator: TBA Tutor(s) TBA Lecture: 4 hours of lecture and 1 hour of tutorial per week Workshops: Not Applicable Small group tutorials: Self-organised team work is needed, supervised by tutor/lecturer Labs: 2 hours per week for weeks 7 to 14 for structural software learning

& modelling. Self-directed learning 7 hours per week. Prerequisite: Structural Analysis I(CEB 604) Recognition of prior learning can be granted if you have recently completed:


program leader

1.0 Course Description

When engineers are required to analyse a structure, it is required to have known about the analytical behaviour of complex structural engineering problems under various action of loads in order to carry out the design. This course will help you to understand the lateral load analysis, concepts, principles, various loading actions and their effects while analysing various statically indeterminate structures and further topics like Finite Element Analysis. Being an engineer, excellent comprehension is necessary on how to make structural analysis for buildings, bridges, and other structures. This course is also expected to enable a good understanding of how standard software packages (routinely used for frame analysis in design offices) operate like SPACE GASS, SAP, STAAD.PRO, and AUTODESK-ROBOT STRUCUTRAL ANALYSIS. Student need to model different types of beams, frames, and trusses under different types of loading conditions for assessment of their effects and need to compare the software analytical results with the class room problems.

1.1 Unit Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this course, you should be able to: 1. Apply knowledge of mathematics, natural science, engineering fundamentals and

an engineering specialization to the solution of complex statically indeterminate structural beams and frames. (WA1 – Engineering Knowledge)

2. Analyse statically indeterminate structural beams and frames by applying matrix methods such as force and displacement methods (WA2 – Problem analysis).

3. Analyse structural behaviour of large frames with and without shear walls (WA2 – Problem analysis).

4. Develop methods and modelling of structural analysis (WA2 – Problem analysis). 5. Analyse the problem using modern software tools such as SPACE GASS, SAP

(WA5 – Modern tool usage)

2.0 Resources

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1. A. Ghali, A.M. Neville, T.G. Brown,’ A unified classical and Matrix approach’, 5th edition, SPON press, 2003

2. William Weaver J.R, James M.Geve, ‘Matrix Analysis of Frames structures’,3rd edition, Springer Science & Business Media, 2012.

3. Armenakas, A. E. (1988). Classical Structural Analysis – A Modern Approach, McGraw-Hill Book Company, NY, ISBN 0-07-100120-4.

4. A.K.Jain, ‘Advanced structural analysis with finite element methods’,3rd edition, Nem chand & Bro’s, 2015

3.0 Course outline Week 1: Introduction to statically Indeterminate Structures

Types of indeterminate structures, concept of static and kinematic indeterminacy, determination of static and kinematic redundancy, Application of conjugate beam method for the analysis of statically indeterminate structures. Approximate analysis of statically indeterminate structures subjected to lateral/horizontal forces by portal method. Week 2: Introduction to statically Indeterminate Structures (Continued) Approximate analysis of statically indeterminate structures subjected to lateral/horizontal forces by Cantilever and factor method. Week 3: Analysis of indeterminate structures using Force method Analysis of 2-D portal frames and pin jointed frames using force method of consistent deformation and method of least work. Week 4: Analysis of indeterminate structures using Force method (Continued) Analysis of trusses using force method of consistent deformation and method of least work. Week 5: Analysis of indeterminate structures using Displacement method Analysis of 2-D portal frames (with and without sidesway) using Slope deflection method Week 6: Analysis of indeterminate structures using Displacement method (Continued) Analysis of 2-D portal frames (with and without sidesway) using moment distribution method. Week 7: Introduction to Matrix method of analysis Introduction to matrix methods of analysis, coordinate system, structure idealization stiffness and flexibility matrices, suitability element stiffness equations, elements flexibility equations, mixed force, displacement equations - for truss element, beam element and tensional element. Transformation of coordinates, element stiffness matrix and load vector - local and global coordinates. Week 8: Matrix Analysis of indeterminate structures using Stiffness method Analysis of Continuous beams and Plane truss degrees using direct stiffness method. Week 9: Matrix Analysis of indeterminate structures using Stiffness method (Continued) Analysis of plane frame and Grid element with 3 and 6 degrees of freedom using direct stiffness method. Week 10: Matrix Analysis of indeterminate structures using Flexibility method Analysis of Continuous beams and Plane truss, plane frames using flexibility method ignoring axial deformations. Week 11: Matrix Analysis of indeterminate structures using Flexibility method (Continued) Analysis of plane frames using flexibility method ignoring axial deformations. Week 12: Analysis of Shear wall structures

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Structural behaviour of large frames with and without shear walls, stiffness of a shear wall element, stiffness matrix of a beam with rigid end parts. Week 13: Analysis of Shear wall structures (Continued) Analysis of plane frames with shear walls- simplified approximate analysis of shear walls. Week 14: Introduction to FEM Introduction, Basic Concepts of Finite Element Analysis, Introduction to Elasticity, Steps in Finite Element Analysis Finite Element Formulation Techniques: Virtual Work and Variational Principle, Galerkin Method, Finite Element Method: Displacement Approach, Stiffness Matrix and Boundary Conditions.

4.0 Assessment

Assignment, Class tests, Comparative analysis of multi-storeyed fames using modern software tool with theoretical values via a group project, Final Exam

Assessment Type





Test 1 15% This assessment is relevant to the application of engineering knowledge to analyse statically indeterminate structural beams and frames using different methods suchs as matrix method and displacement methods

UL01, UL02

Test 2 15% This assessment is relevant in analysing structural behaviour of large frames with and without shear walls.

UL02, UL03

Assignments 20% Structural analysis of portal frames and multi storey buildings with all loading combinations.

UL04

Final Exam 50% Overall assessment of the unit UL01,UL02,UL03, ULO4


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2.2.8. CEB702 Geotechnical Engineering Unit code CEB702 Unit title Geotechnical Engineering Credit points: 15 Course Coordinator: TBA Tutor(s) TBA Lecture: 3 hours per week Workshops: 0 hours per week Tutorial: 1 hour per week Small group tutorials: Students are expected to work in self-organising teams consisting of

4 to 6 students Labs: 0 hours per week Self-directed learning 6 - 8 hours per week Prerequisite: CEB606, Geology and Geomechanics Recognition of prior learning can be granted if you have recently completed:


program leader

1.0 Course Description Engineers are expected to carry out certain geotechnical analysis before designing the

shallow and seep foundations for structures, retaining structures, slopes and machine foundations. Also required to have knowledge about subsurface investigation methods, soil profiling and soil reports. This course will help you to understand principle of geotechnical engineering, bearing capacity aspects of soil, allowable settlements, load carrying capacity of axially and laterally loaded piles, estimation of earth pressure on retaining walls, retaining structures, slope stability and subsurface investigation methods. This course will introduce you to the foundation analysis relevant IT tools and spreadsheets. End of this course you will be able to gain knowledge to understand geotechnical principles and analyse the foundations for buildings, bridges and machines also slope stability and retaining structures as per the standards of practice.


On successful completion of this course, you should be able to: 1. Apply effectively the concepts of geomechanics, hydraulics and mechanics in the

foundation analysis, slope stability and analysis of retaining structures. (WA1 – Engineering Knowledge)

2. Estimate and analyse bearing capacity of shallow and deep foundations by using various theories (WA2 – Problem Analysis)

3. Estimate and analyse earth pressures on retaining walls (WA2–Problem Analysis) 4. Estimate and analyse bearing capacity of foundations on rock (WA2–Problem

Analysis) 5. Analyse and design retaining walls and sheet pile walls (WA3-Design/

Development of solutions) 6. Analyse slope stability and provide suitable remedy for slope protection. (WA3 -

Design/Development of solutions) 7. Plan and conduct subsurface Investigation (WA4 – Investigation) 8. Analyse and design foundation problems, retaining walls and slopes by using one

or more of geotechnical software (PLAXIS, Geostudio and Geoslope). (WA5 – Modern tool usage)

2.0 Resources 1. Principles of Foundation Engineering by Braja M. Das 6th Edition

2. Geotechnical Engineering by C Venkatramaiah, New Age International Publishers 3. Foundation Design and Construction, 7th Edition, M.J. Tomlinson

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4. Geotechnical Engineering, Principles & Practices: International Edition, 2nd Edition, Donald Coduto, Man-chu Ronald Yeung, William Kitch, Jun 2010

5. Foundation Analysis and Design by Joseph E. Bowles 6. Class shares

3.0 Course outline

Week 1: Sub Surface Exploration Purpose and importance of subsurface exploration; preparation of boring logs. Week 2: Shear Strength of Soil Shear strength of cohesive and cohesionless soil (graphical and analytical solution). Week 3: Terzaghi's Bearing Capacity Theory Shallow foundations: Ultimate Bearing Capacity using Terzaghi's bearing capacity theory. Week 4: Meyerhof's Bearing Capacity Theory Shallow foundations: Ultimate Bearing Capacity using Meyerhof's bearing capacity theory. Week 5: Rankine Theory Calculation of Lateral earth pressure on retaining wall by Rankine Theory. Week 6: Coulomb Wedge Theory Calculation of lateral earth pressure on retaining wall by Coulomb Wedge Theory. Week 7: Retaining Wall Proportioning and structural stability of retaining walls. Week 8: Cantilevered Sheet Pile Wall Design and analysis of Cantilevered Sheet Pile Wall. Week 9: Anchored Sheet Pile Wall Design and analysis of Anchored Sheet Pile Wall. Week 10: Slope Stability of Road Embankment Analysis of slope stability by Swedish/ordinary method of slices. Week 11: Slope Stability of Road Embankment (Continued) Analysis of slope stability by Bishop's simplified method of slices. Week 12: Foundation on Piles Pile Driving formulas ,axial capacity of single Pile foundations and Group Piles Week 13: Applications of Rock Mechanics to Foundation Engineering Rock foundations, stresses and deflections in rock under footings, deep foundations in rock, subsiding and swelling rocks. Week 14: Applications of Rock Mechanics to Foundation Engineering (Continued) Allowable bearing pressures on footings on rock.

4.0 Assessment

Assessment Type





Test 1 10% This assessment is relevant to the UL01, UL02, ULO3

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foundation bearing capacity, slope stability, retaining structure, earth pressure.

Test 2 10% This assessment is relevant to piles, sheet pile walls, and planning and conducting subsurface investigation.

UL04, UL05

Field Work 20% This assessment is relevant to subsurface investigation and interpretation of data and preparation of soil report from the given data.

UL06, ULO7

Project 20% Analyse earth slopes by using software tools such as PLAXIS/Geostudio/Geoslope and submit a report

UL06, ULO7, ULO8

Final Exam 40% Overall assessment of the unit UL01,UL02,UL03, UL04, UL05, ULO6, ULO7


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2.2.9. CEB703 Water Resources Engineering Unit code CEB 703 Unit title Water Resources Engineering Credit points: 15 Course Coordinator: TBA Tutor(s) TBA Lecture: 4 hours per week Workshops: Minimum of one presentation of either Water Demand, Water

Quality, Water Resource Survey, and Economic Analysis is required Tutorial: 1 hour per week Small group tutorials: Students are expected to work in self-organising teams consisting of

4 to 6 students Labs: 2 hours per week Self-directed learning 6 - 8 hours per week Prerequisite: CEB601 – Fluid Mechanics and Hydraulics Recognition of prior learning can be granted if you have recently completed:


program leader

1.0 Course Description This course provide a basic introduction to hydrologic engineering, including

fundamentals of hydrology, rainfall, runoffs modelling, hydraulic processes (including both pressurized pipe flow and open channel flow) and hydrologic frequency analysis. These fundamentals are then applied in the computation of design flows and in the analysis and design of hydraulic systems such as pipe networks and storm water management systems. Computational laboratory sessions (Including GIS and simulation models) and experimental laboratory session reinforce lectures and provide hands on learning opportunities.


On successful completion of this course, you should be able to: 1. Apply engineering principles effectively to the solutions of water resources and

irrigation problems. (WA1 – Engineering Knowledge) 2. Analyse basic hydrologic principles, hydrologic measurements, frequency analysis

and determination of design discharge of small and midsize catchments and river. (WA2 – Problem Analysis)

3. Analyse ground water flow (WA2 – Problem Analysis) 4. Carryout design of canal structures, canal regulation structures and cross

drainage structures (WA3 - Design/Development of solutions) 5. Design canal headworks and gravity dams (WA3 - Design/Development of

solutions) 6. Apply latest design concepts and standards of practice to analyse/design

hydraulic structures, frequency analysis, hydrograph generation(WA3 - Design/Development of solutions)

7. Use software and IT tools relevant to water resources engineering. (WA5 – Modern tool usage)

2.0 Resources 1. McCuen, Richard H., Hydrologic Analysis and Design, Prentice-Hall, 1989.

2. Viessman, Knapp, Lewis and Harbaugh, Introduction to Hydrology, 3rd Edition, Harper and Row Publishers, 1989.

3. Ponce, Victor Miguel, Engineering Hydrology: Principles and Practices, Prentice-Hall, Inc., 1989.

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3.0 Course outline Week 1: Introduction to Hydrology and atmosphere

Definition of Hydrology and engineering hydrology; the Hydrologic cycle; uses of engineering hydrology; surface runoff, flood hydrology and catchment scale; basic hydrologic principles, precipitation, temporal and spatial variation of precipitation and storm analysis. The composition of the atmosphere; vertical divisions of the atmosphere; heat exchange processes in the atmosphere; air temperature; atmospheric pressure Week 2: Basic Hydrologic Principles Hydrologic abstractions; infiltration formulas and indexes, evaporation, percolation, evapotranspiration Catchment properties and surface runoff, stream types and base flow and river stages. Flow rating curves; their determination, adjustment and extension; duration of run off; catchments Characteristics and their effects on run off, climatic factors, rainfall, run off correlation. Week 3: Hydrologic Measurements and Frequency Analysis Explain the hydrologic instruments used in measurement of precipitation, evaporation and evapotranspiration, infiltration and soil moisture measurements. Determination of design discharge of a river using Log Pearson III Probabilistic Analysis (Annual series and partial series) for an Annual Exceedance Probability (design period) of 1,2 5, 10 ,20,50 and 100 years; Treatment of flood outliers based on Australian standard (ARR Vol 1 and Vol 2). Week 4: Hydrology of Small Catchments and Midsize catchment Hydrology of small catchments: determination of design discharge of a river by Probabilistic Rational Method or deterministic method using the Intensity Frequency Duration (IFD) curve. Hydrology of midsize catchments; determination of design discharge of a river using unit hydrograph analysis. Week 5: Hydrology of Midsize Catchments (Continued) Continuation of determination of design discharge of a river using unit hydrograph analysis including change of unit hydrograph by method of superposition, S-Hydrograph Method. Derivation of composite flood hydrograph based on unit hydrograph using Hydrograph convolution Week 6: Reservoir Routing Determination of design discharge of a river using runoff routing equation (Puls Equation), Determination of design discharge of a river through a channel using Level Pool routing Equation and by Muskingum routing equation. Week 7: Ground Water Hydrology Ground Water: Introduction, basic concept, storage and movement of Groundwater, Analysis of hydraulic conductivity of multiple bores for confined & unconfined aquifer, Analysis of hydraulic conductivity of multiple bores for confined & unconfined aquifer. Week 8: Irrigation Systems Definition of irrigation, sources of irrigation water, quality of irrigation water, kinds of irrigation system: gravity fed irrigation system consisting of canal headwork’s and field distribution system, surface irrigation (Furrow irrigation, Border irrigation and Basin irrigation) , sprinkler irrigation and drip irrigation system. Gravity fed irrigation system: canal headwork’s and field distribution system, Sprinkler Irrigation System and Drip Irrigation. Week 9: Soil Profile for Irrigation Purposes and Hydrologic Abstractions

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Soil and water: soil composition, soil profile , soil texture , soil structure ,entry of water into the soil :the infiltration process, soil moisture content, field capacity, permanent wilting point , soil moisture conditions, available water content, ground water, elements of soil topography Rainfall and Evapotranspiration: amount of rainfall, rainfall intensity, rainfall distribution, effective rainfall evaporation, transpiration, evapotranspiration Week 10: Drainage in Irrigation System Drainage in irrigation system: surface drainage, subsurface drainage. Salty soils: salinization, crops and saline soil, soil sodicity, improvement of saline and sodic soils, prevention of salinization. Design of canal system, estimation of design canal capacity, application of manning's formula for trapezoidal cross section, freeboard, canal banks, geometrics of canal alignment, lining of channel, selection of type of lining, economics of canal lining, cast in situ and precast tile lining, seepage loss observations for channels , design of channels through alluvial soils: Kennedy's silt theory, Lacey's silt theory. Week 11: Design of Canal Distribution System Continuation: Design of canal system, estimation of design canal capacity, application of manning's formula, freeboard, canal banks, geometrics of canal alignment, lining of channel, selection of type of lining, economics of canal lining, cast in situ and precast tile lining, seepage loss observations for channels , design of channels through alluvial soils: Kennedy's silt theory, Lacey's silt theory. Hydraulics of Canal Structures Surface and subsurface flow considerations for design of canal structures: Hydraulic jump, hydraulic jump in rectangular channel , energy loss in hydraulic jump in rectangular channel, hydraulic jump in sloping channel forced hydraulic jump, seepage force , theory of seepage, graphical solution of seepage equation. Week 12: Canal Regulation Structures Canal regulation structures: canal fall, types of canal fall vertical and horizontal impact cisterns, sarda fall, glacis fall design example of baffled apron drop. Cross Drainage Structures Cross Drainage structures: Structures for carrier channel over a natural stream, Structures for carrier channel underneath a natural stream, Structures for carrier channel crossing a natural stream at the same level, selection of a suitable cross drainage structures , design of cross drainage structures,, waterway and headway of stream, head loss through across drainage structures , design of transition for canal waterway. Week 13: Siphon and Culvert Cross drainage structures: Design example of siphon and design example of culvert. Canal Headworks Canal headworks: location of headwork’s on rivers, design of weir, fish ladder, sediment control in canal, design example of silt ejector. Week 14: Gravity Dams Gravity Dams: Forces on Gravity Dam, causes of failure of gravity dam, elementary profile of a Gravity dam, design example of gravity irrigation dam not more than 6.0 meter high

4.0 Assessments

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Assessment Type





Test 1 10% This assessment is relevant to analysis of basic hydrologic principles, measurements, frequency analysis and determination of design discharge of small catchments

UL01, UL02

Test 2 10% This assessment is relevant to analysis of ground water flow and designing of canal structures, canal regulation structure and cross-drainage structures.

UL03, UL04

Assignment 20% Rain fall data collection and analysis ULO2 Projects 20% Apply latest design concepts and standards

of practice to design canal headworks and gravity dams using softwares and IT tools relevant to water resource engineering

UL05, UL06



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2.2.10. CEB705 Highway Engineering and Design Unit code CEB705 Unit title Highway Engineering and Design Credit points: 15 Course Coordinator: TBA Tutor(s) TBA Lecture: 3 hours per week Workshops: 0 hours per week Tutorial: 1 hour per week Small group tutorials: Students are expected to work in self-organising teams consisting of

4 to 6 students Labs: 2 hours per week Self-directed learning 6 - 8 hours per week Prerequisite: CEB 702, Geotechnical Engineering



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1.0 Course Description Engineers are expected to analyse and design the Highway projects as well maintenance

of highways. Engineers are required to know the design principles and problem solving of the following areas: transportation planning and traffic flow analysis, highway intersections, geometric alignments, road vehicle performance, design of flexible and rigid pavements, highway materials and their performance, highway drainage and road failures and their maintenance. End of this course you will be able to analyse the traffic flow, perform characterisation of highway materials, design of flexible and rigid pavements. And also able to design road drainage system and maintenance of pavements.


On successful completion of this course, you should be able to: 1. Apply effectively the engineering principles of geomechanics, hydraulics,

surveying and mechanics in the design of highways (WA1 – Engineering Knowledge).

2. Analyse road vehicle performance and traffic flow (WA2 – Problem analysis) 3. Design highway intersections, geometric alignment of roads (WA3 - Design/

Development of solutions) 4. Design flexible and rigid pavements (WA3-Design/Development of solutions) 5. Investigate highway material perfrmace and their suitability to the road projects.

(WA4 – Investigation) 6. Operate modern instrumentation and use IT tools and software relevant to

pavement design and geometric alignment (WA5 – Modern tool usage) 7. Work as an effective team member and share the knowledge with the team

members. (WA9 – Individual and team work)

2.0 Resources 1. Principle of Highway Engineering and Traffic Analysis, 3rd Edition [2005] by Fred

L. Mannering, Walter P. Kilareski, Scott S. Washburn -ISBN 0-471-47256-6 2. Highway Engineering by Martin Rogers ISBN 0-632-05993-1 3. Highways , Location, Design, Construction & maintenance of pavements , 4th

Edition C.A. O' Flaherty , A.M. ISBN 0 7506 5090 7

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4. Highway Engineering, 7th Edition by Wright, Paul H. and Dixon, Karen ISBN 0-471-26461-x (cloth); ISBN 0-471-45258-0(WIE)

5. Class shares 3.0 Course outline Week 1: The Transportation Planning Processes.

Highway planning, collection of historical traffic data, highway planning strategies (land use transportation approach, demand management approach, the car centered approach, the public transport - centered approach), transportation studies (transportation survey to established trip making patterns, the production and use of mathematical models to predict future transport requirements & to evaluate alternative highway proposal , economic assessment & environmental assessment) Week 2: Forecasting Future Traffic Flows and Highway Appraisal. Basic principles of traffic demand analysis, demand modeling, trip distribution ( the Gravity model, the Growth factor model, the furness method , modal split method) Week 3: Road Vehicle Performance. Tractive effort and resistance, aerodynamic resistance, rolling resistance, grade resistance, available tractive effort, maximum tractive effort, engine generated tractive effort, vehicle acceleration, fuel efficiency, braking force ratio and efficiency, theoretical stopping distance, practical stopping distance , distance travelled during drivers reaction and perception. Week 4 and 5: Traffic Flow Analysis and Roadway Level of Service. Traffic stream parameters ( traffic flow, speed and density), traffic stream models (speed - density model, flow-density model, speed - flow model) Poisson's traffic flow model, different queues traffic flow theories . Level of service determination in two lane and multi - lane highway (base conditions and capacities, free flow speed, flow rate analysis, density for vehicles as a measure of service . Design traffic volume analysis. Week 6: Design of Highway Intersections. Deriving design reference flows from baseline traffic figures, major and minor traffic intersections, design considerations of roundabout, advantages and disadvantages of traffic signal, calculation of traffic saturation flow, effective green time and optimum cycle time of traffic signal, average vehicle delay at signalized intersection, traffic signal coordination and linkage. Week 7 and 8: Geometric Alignment of Highway Roads. Principle of highway alignment, design considerations of vertical parabolic curves (stopping sight distance, passing sight distance, crest vertical curve design, sag vertical curve design; design considerations of highway horizontal alignment (stopping sight distance and horizontal curve design). Week 9: Design of Flexible Pavement. Basic principles of flexible pavement design (calculation of stresses and deflection of flexible pavement), design procedure of flexible pavement. Week 10: Design of Rigid Pavement Basic principle of rigid pavement design (calculation of stresses and deflection of rigid pavement), design procedure of rigid pavement. Week 11 and 12: Materials Used in Road Pavement Penetration grade refinery bitumens, bitumen tests and their significance, bitumen composition, engineering properties of bitumen, natural asphalts, cutback bitumen, bitumen emulsions, tars vs bitumen, adhesion agents, thermoplastic crystalline polymers,

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rubbers, thermosetting bitumens, chemical modifiers, rock aggregate production, gravels and sands, slag aggregates, aggregate tests, secondary aggregates. Week 13: Road Drainage Soil Stabilized Pavements, Surface Drainage for Roads, and Subsurface Moisture Control for Road Pavement. Week 14: Pavement Failures and Maintenance. Forms of maintenance, compiling information on pavement conditions, deflections vs pavement conditions overlay design for bituminous roads, overlay design for concrete roads.

4.0 Assessment

Assessment Type





Test 1 10% This assessment is relevant to introduction to highways, analysing road vehicle performance and traffic flows. Designing highway intersections and geometric alignment of roads.

UL01, UL02

Test 2 10% This assessment is relevant to design of flexible and rigid pavements and also investigating highway material performace and and their suitability to road projects, maintenance of roads, highway drainage.

UL04

Project 20% Assessment relevant to geometric design of highways and usage of software

UL05

Laboratory 20% Highway material (aggregate and asphalt) characterisation tests

UL05



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2.2.11. CEB706 Design of Reinforced Pre-cast Concrete Structures Unit code CEB 706 Unit title Design of Reinforced Pre-Cast Concrete Structure Credit points: 15 Course Coordinator: TBA Tutor(s) TBA Lecture: 4 hours of lecture and 1 hour of tutorial per week Workshops: Not Applicable Small group tutorials: Self-organised team work is needed, supervised by tutor/lecturer Labs: Not Applicable Self-directed learning 9 hours per week. Field Minimum 1 field trip Prerequisite: Design and Analysis if Timber and Steel Structures (CEB 607)



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Engineers are required to analyse reinforced and precast concrete structures for various infrastructure projects such buildings, bridges etc. It is a challenge for the Engineer to analyse complex structures like multi-story building, Bridges, flyovers on roads, towers etc. Engineers need have certain knowledge levels and engineering principles to carry out the required analysis and design of reinforced and precast concrete structures. This course will help you to understand the behaviour, concepts, principles, various load actions and their effects while analysing a statically determinate and indeterminate reinforced and pre-cast structures. In the group design project you will carry out the structural design of buildings according to the requirements of relevant codes of AS/NZ Standards.


On successful completion of this course, you should be able to: 1. Apply knowledge of mathematics and engineering fundamentals to analyse

simple design problems of reinforced and pre-cast structural elements. (WA1– Engineering Knowledge)

2. Identify all relevant constraints and structural and environmental loads for the design. (WA3–Design/Development of solutions)

3. Identify suitable design standards to be used in design and analysis. (WA3– Design/Development of solutions)

4. Use codified loads & calculations, statistical and simplified analysis in the design (WA3–Design/Development of solutions)

5. Design and analyse reinforced concrete beams and slabs (WA3 – Design/Development of solutions)

6. Design and analyse reinforced concrete columns (WA3 – Design/Development of solutions)

7. Design and analyse prestressed concrete beams, tension and compression members (WA3–Design/Development of solutions)

8. Produces design documentation that satisfy the requirements of the AS/NZ standard of practice.(WA10-Communication)

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2.0 Resources 1. Park, R. and Paulay, T. Reinforced Concrete Structures, Wiley Publications, New

York 2. Principle of Foundation Engineering, 5th Edition by Braja M. Das ISBN 0-534-

40752 -8 3. Concrete Structures by Warner, Rangan, Hall & Faulkes, ISBN 0 582 80247 4 4. Reinforced Concrete Basics- analysis and design of Reinforced concrete

Structures, by R.J. Warner, S.J. Foster. ISBN 978 0 7339 8869 1 5. Australian Standards on Concrete Structures AS 3600 6. New Zealand standards on Concrete Structures, NZ 3101 7. Krishna Raju, “Prestressed Concrete”, Tata McGraw Hill Publishing Co,2000. 8. Sinha.N.C.and.Roy.S.K, “Fundamentals of Prestressed Concrete”, S.Chand and

Co., 1998. 9. Precast Concrete Structures 1st Edition, by Hubert Bachmann, ISBN-13: 978-

3433029602, ISBN-10: 3433029601 10. Precast Concrete Structures, Kim Elliott, Elsevier, 2002, ISBN 0750650842,

9780750650847

3.0 Course outline Week 1:

Introduction to concrete technology

Week 2 and 3: Section design for moment & shear of reinforced concrete beams Cover and spacing, Reinforcement requirements, singly reinforced rectangular beams, doubly reinforced beams. Flanged beams: Simply supported and Continuous beams. Combined effect of torsion, shear and moment in beam design.

Week 4 and 5: Section design for moment & shear of reinforced concrete slabs One way spanning slabs. Design considerations, cover, and curtailment of bars, bar spacing. Two-way spanning slabs, flat plate slab, flat slab, slab action, analysis and design.

Week 6 and 7: Reinforced Concrete Columns Short braced axially loaded columns. Code requirements, design methods and examples. Short column subjected to axial load and bending about one axis. Code provisions and section analysis. Construction and use of design charts.

Week 8: Principles of Prestressing Principles of Prestressing - types and systems of prestressing, need for High strength materials, Analysis methods losses, deflection (short-long term), camber, cable layouts. Week 9 and 10: Design of Flexural Members Behaviour of flexural members, determination of ultimate flexural strength – Codal provisions -Design of flexural members, Design for shear, bond and torsion. Design of end blocks. Week 11 and 12: Design of Continuous Beams Analysis and design of continuous beams - Methods of achieving continuity - concept of linear transformations, concordant cable profile and gap cables. Week 13 and 14: Design of Tension and Compression Members Design of tension members - application in the design of prestressed pipes and prestressed concrete cylindrical water tanks - Design of compression members with and without flexure - its application in the design of piles, flag masts and similar structures.

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4.0 Assessment

Assignment, Class tests, Field reports, Design of a low-rise steel building via a group design Project, Final exam

Assessment Type





Test 1 10% This assessment is relevant to simple analysis problems of reinforced and pre-cast structural elements. Loads and analysis of beams, slabs.

UL01, UL02, ULO3, ULO4

Test 2 10% This assessment is relevant to design and analysis of RC columns, and Prestressed beams and columns.

UL04, ULO5, ULO6, ULO7

Assignment 20% Literature on Prestressed concrete design UL07 Project 20% Design of RCC structural members using

software and comparing with class room design problem

UL08



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2.2.12. CEB707 Water and Waste Water Engineering Unit code CEB 707 Unit title Water and Waste Water Engineering Credit points: 15 Course Coordinator: TBA Tutor(s) TBA Lecture: 4 hours per week Workshops: 0 hours per week Tutorial: 1 hour per week Small group tutorials: Students are expected to work in self-organising teams consisting of

4 to 6 students Labs: 0 hours per week Self-directed learning 6 - 8 hours per week Prerequisite: CEB703, Water Resources Engineering Recognition of prior learning can be granted if you have recently completed:


program leader

1.0 Course Description Engineers are expected to involve in various aspects of water and waste water

engineering related problem solving, analysis and design. Engineers will need to understand the challenges relevant to water supply modelling, waste water analysis and treatment methods for supply of treated water. This course will enable you to understand various challenges involved in water and waste water treatment techniques. It helps you to understand water supply schemes. You will be learning laboratory practices to assess the quality of water samples. Also this course helps you to participate in water treatment related design project and usage of IT tools relevant to water projects.


1. Apply mathematics and engineering principles of hydraulics & fluid mechanics in water supply and waste water engineering problem solving. (WA1- Engineering Knowledge)

2. Analyse chemical constitutents in water and waste water from the laboratory practices. (WA2 – Problem analysis)

3. Apply latest standards of practices of water analysis. (WA3– Design/Development of solutions)

4. Design the treatment plant and storm sewer system and sanitary sewer system (WA3– Design/Development of solutions)

5. Design the sewage treatment plant (WA3– Design/Development of solutions) 6. Utilise of software and IT tools to analyse water and waste water analysis and

design schemes. (WA5–Modern tool usage) 7. Assess impact of wastes on environment and sustainability (WA7 – Environment

and sustainability) 8. Ptactice legislative, regulatory and other professional obligations relevant to

water related issues. (WA 11-Project management and finance)

2.0 Resources 1. Davis, M. and Cornwell, D. A. (1998). Introduction to environmental Engineering

(3rd Edition) (Mcgraw-Hill series in water Resources and Environmental Engineering), McGraw-Hill College Division, ASIN 0070159114

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Week 1: Introduction to water and waste water engineering Water Supply to Human health, water supply planning and management, water quality and quantity of drinking water, waterborne diseases, water sources, rainwater harvesting. Week 2: Hydraulics of Pumps Surface water intakes, artificial recharge, types of pump (centrifugal and axial flow pumps), and displacement pump. Week 3: Water Chemistry Water chemistry: chemical water analysis, hydrogen ion concentration and pH, organic compounds, organic matter in wastewater, laboratory chemical analysis. Microbiology: Bacteria and fungi, protozoa and multicellular animals, viruses , algae, waterborne diseases, giardia and cryptosporidium ,coliform bacteria as indicator organisms, biochemical oxygen demand, Carbonaceous biochemical oxygen demand, Nitrogenous biochemical oxygen demand. Week 4: Water Supply Transmission System Water transmission: Types of water conduits, design considerations, hydraulic design, water transmission by pumping, pipe materials. Types of distribution system, distribution system design valves, backflow preventers, fire hydrants, design layout of distribution system, evaluation of distribution system. Week 5: Water Treatment Method Water Treatment method for water supply system: aeration, coagulation and flocculation, sedimentation, slow sand filtration, rapid sand filtration and disinfection. Typical water treatment plant: inlet screen, preliminary settling tank, rapid tank mixer, flocculation basins, sedimentation basins, rapid sand filter, chlorination contact tank. Week 6: Water Treatment Plant Design example of preliminary settling tank, rapid tank mixer, flocculation basins, sedimentation, filtration and chlorination tank (water treatment for drinking purposes). Week 7: Wastewater Microbiology Wastewater microbiology: Role of microorganisms, some microbes of interest in wastewater treatment, treatment characteristics of domestic wastewater, bacterial biochemistry, decomposition of waste population dynamics. Characteristics of domestic wastewater: physical characteristics of domestic wastewater, chemical characteristics of domestic wastewater, characteristics of industrial wastewater. On site disposal systems; without water carriage and with water carriage. Week 8: Wastewater Collection System Wastewater collection Systems: Development of a sewerage plant, quantity of sewage based on future population, methods of predicting future population and extent of predictions, infiltration and exfiltration, Hydraulics of sewers; flow in sewers , circular pipes running full, flow in circular pipes flowing partly full. Design of storm sewer system and sanitary sewer system. Week 9: Separate Sanitary Sewer System Design of separate sanitary sewer system of a subdivision. Week 10: Sewage Treatment Plant Basic design concept of mix activated sludge reactor, design circular settling tank, design of aerobic digester Aerated Grit Chamber, Design of Solid Bowl centrifuge for sludge dewatering, sizing of traveling bridge filter design of rapid mix basin and flocculation basin, design of trickling filter, design of anaerobic digester. Week 11: Separate Storm Sewer System

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Design of separate storm sewer system Week 12: Solid Waste Management Solid waste sources, types of solid waste, effects of solid waste, properties (moisture content and density calculation), solid waste processing (shredding, screen, magnetic separation, air classification), reuse, reduce, recycling, waste Week 13: Environmental Impact Assessment EIA definition, EIA management tool, involvement of Civil Engineers in EIA, important principles of EIA, Case study, the basic procedure. Week 14: Code of Conduct of Engineers EIA definition, EIA management tool, involvement of Civil Engineers in EIA, important principles of EIA, Case study, the basic procedure.

4.0 Assessment

Assessment Type





Test 1 10% This assessment is relevant to waste water analysis, treatment methods, waste water and sanitary sewer system


Test 2 10% This assessment is relevant to design of sewage treatment plant, solid waste management, environmental impact assessment

UL05, UL06

Lab 20% This assessment is relevant to laboratory practices of waste water analysis, BOD, COD, and other chemical tests.

UL02

Project 20% Environmental Impact Assessment of any project

UL06, ULO7, ULO8

Final Exam 40% Overall assessment of the unit UL01,UL02,UL03, UL04, UL05, ULO6


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2.2.13. CEB801 Structural Design of Foundations Unit code CEB801 Unit title Structural Design of Foundations Credit points: 15 Course Coordinator: TBA Tutor(s) TBA Lecture: 4 hours per week Workshops: 0 hours per week Tutorial: 1 hour per week Small group tutorials: Students are expected to work in self-organising teams consisting of

4 to 6 students Labs: 0 hours per week Self-directed learning 6 - 8 hours per week Prerequisite: CEB 706, Design of Reinforced and Pre-Cast Concrete Structures Recognition of prior learning can be granted if you have recently completed:


program leader


Engineers are expected to design various types of foundations for buildings and other infrastructures such as bridges, jetties, retaining walls etc. Engineers must be able to design the foundations by utilising their knowledge relevant to geotechnical engineering, reinforced concrete design principles and various adverse loading considerations. This course will enable you to understand the principles of foundation design, design of various footings such as isolated, strip, combined and also design of raft and pile foundations. Also you will learn the design of cantilever and counter fort retaining wall. At the end of the course you will be able to design the foundations and reinforced concrete detailing manually and also using appropriate foundation design software.


On successful completion of this course, you should be able to: 1. Analyse and proportion the footings with the basic concepts of mathematics and

geotechnical principles. (WA2 – Problem analysis) 2. Identify relevant standards of practice to fconsider loads and other foundation

requirements (WA2 – Problem analysis) 3. Design and analyse shallow foundations. (WA3–Design/Development of

solutions) 4. Design and analyse mat foundation (WA3-Design/Development of solutions) 5. Design and analyse pile foundations and retaining walls (WA3-

Design/Development of solutions) 6. Compare clas room designs with the software based design and analysis (WA5 –

Modern tool usage) 7. Produce detailed engineering design document with clear drawings that satisfy

the requirements and specifications of the design as per the industry practice. (WA 10 - Communication)

8. Design foundations independently as per the local environmental conditions (WA12–Lifelong learning)

9. Make judgements appropriately where data is limited for design of foundations (WA3).

10. Use a wide range of specialised skills in support of design of foundations (WA5)

2.0 Resources

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1. Reinforced Concrete Basics - Analysis and Design of Reinfroced Concrete Structures, R.J. Warner , S.J. Foster and Kilpatrick.

2. Concrete Structures by Warner, Rangan, Hall & Faulkes [1998], ISBN 0 582 80247 4

3. Australian Standards on Concrete Structures AS 3600. 4. New Zealand Standards on Concrete Structures, NZS 3101. 5. Reinforced Concrete Structures , Analysis and Design by David Fanella, ISBN 978

-0-07 -163834 -0. 6. Principle of Foundation Engineering, 5th Edition by Braja M. Das ISBN -534-

40752-8 7. Resource materials provided by the instructor

3.0 Course outline

Week 1: Different types of shallow foundations and deep foundations Week 2: Concrete cover, spacing of reinforcing steel bars , compressive strength of concrete Week 3: Loads and reactions, sizing the base area, soil pressure distribution, general design procedure Week 4: Design of strip footing (Block wall footing) Week 5: Design and analysis of isolated column square footing (eccentrically loaded). Week 6: Design and analysis of isolated column rectangular footing (eccentrically loaded). Week 7: Design and analysis of isolated column circular footing (eccentrically loaded). Week 8: Design and analysis of Combined rectangular combined footing (axially loaded and eccentrically loaded) Week 9: Design and analysis of Combined Trapezoidal footing(eccentrically loaded) Week 10: Design and analysis of footing on piles Week 11: Design analysis of mat/raft foundations Week 12: Design analysis of concrete cantilever retaining wall Week 13: Design and analysis of concrete counter fort retaining wall Week 14: Basics of soil dynamics and machine foundations

1.0 Assessment

Assessment Type





Test 1 15% This assessment is relevant to proportioning the footings. Design and analysis of shallow foundation based on AS/NZS code of practice.

UL01, UL02

Test 2 15% This assessment examines design ability of a student for mat foundations, pile

UL03, UL04, ULO5

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foundations and retaining wall Project 30% Design of foundation using software and

presentation of detailed design ULO6, ULO7, ULO8. ULO9,

ULO10 Final Exam 40% Overall assessment of the unit UL01,UL02,UL03,

UL04, UL05 Attendance (hurdle requirement)

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2.2.14. CEB803 Water Resources Systems Unit code CEB803 Unit title Water Resources Systems Credit points: 15 Course Coordinator: TBA Tutor(s) TBA Lecture: 3 hours per week Workshops: 0 hours per week Tutorial: 1 hour per week Small group tutorials: Students are expected to work in self-organising teams consisting of

4 to 6 students Labs/Project: 2 hours per week (Students are required to work for completion of

given project task) Self-directed learning 6 - 8 hours per week Prerequisite: CEB 703, Water Resources Engineering Recognition of prior learning can be granted if you have recently completed:


program leader


In the present world especially in the upcoming cities, the engineers are facing complex situation in terms of distribution of water resources optimally and effectively to the point. Engineers are required to undergo certain optimisation principles and analysis towards solving such complex problems. This course will enable you understand the application of systems concept to water resources planning and management. You will be exposed to optimization technique for modelling water resources systems and advanced optimization techniques to cover the socio-technical aspects. At the completion of the course you will be able to understand the system behaviors and know how to apply the various simulation and optimization techniques to resolves the various socio-technical aspects of water resources systems.


On successful completion of this course, you should be able to: 1. Apply the concepts of civil engineering knowledge, Hydraulics principles and

mathematics in the water resources systems analysis to provide optimal solutions. (WA 1- Engineering knowledge)

2. Analyse water resources problems and develop optimal design solutions to the operation of reservoirs utilizing the linear programming concepts (WA2- Problem analysis and WA3- Design/development of solutions)

3. Analyse water resources problems and develop optimal design solutions to the operation of reservoirs utilizing the dynamic programming concepts (WA2- Problem analysis and WA3- Design/development of solutions)

4. Develop reservoir simulation models and analyse the outputs. (WA3 – Design and development of solutions, WA5-Modern tool usage)

5. Develop effective team membership and team leadership (WA9 – Individual and team work)

6. Develop skills relevant to engineering professional document writing and presentation. (WA10 – Communication)

2.0 Resources

1. Gupta P.K and Man Mohan, "Problems in Operations Research (Methods and solutions)". Sultan Chand and sons, New Delhi, 1995

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2. Hiller F.S and Liebermann G.J., "Operations Research CBS Publications and distributions". New Delhi, 1992.

3. Chaturvedi. M.C., "Water Resources Systems Planning and Management". Tata McGraw Hill, New Delhi, 1997.

4. Mays L.W., and Tung YK, "Hydro systems Engineering and Management". McGraw Hill Inc., New York, 1992.

5. Goodman Alvin S., "Principles of Water Resources Planning", Prentice Hall Inc., Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey, 1995.

6. Course material, "Micro Computer Application to Systems Analysis in Irrigation Water Management", CWR, Anna University, 1992.

7. Wagner H.M., "Principles of Operations Research with Application to Management Decisions", Prentice Hall, India, New Delhi, 1993.

3.0 Course outline

Week 1 and 2: System Concepts Definition, classification, and characteristics of systems - Scope and steps in systems engineering - Need for systems approach to water resources and irrigation. Week 4 to 6: Linear Programming Introduction to operations research - Linear programming, problem formulation, graphical solution, solution by simplex method - Sensitivity analysis, application to design and operation of reservoir, single and multipurpose development plans - Case studies. Week 7 to 9: Dynamic Programming Bellman's optimality criteria, problem formulation and solutions - Application to design and operation of reservoirs, Single and multipurpose reservoir development plans - Case studies. Week 10 to 11: Simulation Basic principles and concepts - Random variant and random process - Monte Carlo techniques - Model development - Inputs and outputs - Single and multipurpose reservoir simulation models - Case studies. Week 12 to 14: Advanced Optimization Techniques Integer and parametric linear programming - Goal programming models with applications Discrete differential dynamic programming and incremental dynamic programming - Linear decision rule models with application - Stochastic dynamic programming models.

1.0 Assessment

Assessment Type





Test 1 10% This assessment is relevant to testing of students skills in water resources problems by using linear programming

UL01, UL02

Test 2 10% This assessment is relevant to testing of students skills in water resources problems by using dynamic programming

UL03

Assignment 20% This assessment is relevant to solving of water resources problems using linear and dynamic programming

UL01, UL02, UL03

Project 20% This assessment is relevant to modelling and simulation of water resources problems

UL04

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Final Exam 40% This corresponds to overall assessment of the unit

UL01, UL02, UL03


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2.2.15. CEB804 Resilient Design of Structures Unit code CEB804 Unit title Resilient Design of Structures Credit points: 15 Course Coordinator: TBA Tutor(s) TBA Lecture: 4 hours per week Workshops: 0 hours per week Tutorial: 1 hour per week Small group tutorials: Students are expected to work in self-organising teams consisting of

4 to 6 students Labs: 0 hours per week Self-directed learning 6 - 8 hours per week Prerequisite: CEB 706, Design of reinforced and Pre-Cast Concrete Structures Recognition of prior learning can be granted if you have recently completed:


program leader

1.0 Course Description Most of the countries are severely affected due to natural disasters especially

earthquakes and cyclones. Engineers are required to design structures which are resilient to the natural disasters such as earthquakes and cyclones. You will learn how to design high rise structures subjected wind load, seismic loads and structures exposed to cyclone. You will be well conversant with various codal provisions for the design of structures for the forces of wind, seismic and cyclone. You will understand the causes and effect of earthquake on structures. You will learn how to design masonry and RC structures to the earthquake forces as per the AS/NZ standards of practice.


On successful completion of this course, you should be able to: 1. Use effectively the principles of an engineering specialization such as

geotechnical, structural analysis and design concepts to analyse wind characteristics and forces and also analyse effect of cyclone on the structures (WA2 – Problem analysis)

2. Design effectively the roofing and building elements to sustain the cyclone forces as per the standard practices of the region.

3. Anlyse earthquake ground motion (WA2 – Problem analysis) 4. Estimate the design seismic loads on buildings and other structures as per the

standards of practice (WA3 – Design/Development of solutions). 5. Design Masonry and RCC structures to sustain earthquake forces 6. Design vibration control techniques (WA3 – Design/Development of solutions). 7. Use software to analyse and design the cyclone and earthquake resistant

structures (WA5 – Modern tool usage) 8. Design and analyse independently the cyclone and earthquake resistant structure

by taking independent project (WA12 – Life long learning)

2.0 Resources

1. Cook.N.J., “The Designer's Guide to Wind Loading of Building Structures”, Butterworths, 1989.

2. Kolousek.V, Pirner.M, Fischer.O and Naprstek.J, “Wind Effects on Civil Engineering Structures”, Elsevier Publications, 1984

3. Lawson T.V., “Wind Effects on Building Vol. I and II”, Applied Science Publishers,

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London, 1980. 4. Peter Sachs, “Wind Forces in Engineering”, Pergamon Press, New York, 1972. 5. Bryan Stafford Smith and Alexcoull, “Tall Building Structures - Analysis and

Design”, John Wiley and Sons, Inc., 2005. 6. Taranath B.S., “Structural Analysis and Design of Tall Buildings”, McGraw Hill,

1988. 7. Bruce A Bolt, “Earthquakes” W H Freeman and Company, New York, 2004. 8. Mohiuddin Ali Khan “Earthquake-Resistant Structures: Design, Build and Retrofit”,

Elsevier Science & Technology, 2012 9. Pankaj Agarwal and Manish Shrikhande, “Earthquake Resistant Design of

Structures”, Prentice Hall of India, 2009. 10. Paulay,T and Priestley, M.J.N., “Seismic Design of Reinforced Concrete and

Masonry buildings”, John Wiley and Sons, 1992. 11. S K Duggal, “Earthquake Resistant Design of Structures”, Oxford University Press,

2007.

3.0 Course outline

Week 1: Introduction to disasters Disasters and Types: earthquake, cyclone, flood, tsunami, land slide, fire, blasting etc. Different architectural forms to resist different disasters. Week 2 and 3: Wind characteristics and forces Introduction, Types of wind – Characteristics of wind – Wind velocity, Method of measurement, variation of speed with height, shape factor, aspect ratio, drag effects - Dynamic nature of wind – Pressure and suctions - Spectral studies, Gust factor. Estimation of wind forces on structures, Week 4 and 5: Effect of cyclone on structures Cyclone effect on – low rise structures – sloped roof structures - Tall buildings. Effect of cyclone on claddings – design of cladding – use of code provisions in cladding design – Analytical procedure and modeling of cladding. Week 6 and 7: Earthquakes and ground motion Engineering seismology, Seismotectonics and seismic zoning of Pacific region and Fiji, Earthquake monitoring and Seismic instrumentation, Characteristics of strong earthquake motion, Estimation of earthquake parameters, Microzonation. Week 8 and 9: Effects of earthquake on structures Dynamics of structures, Response spectra - Evaluation of earthquake/seismic forces as per AS/NZ codal provisions - Effect of earthquake on different types of Structures - Lessons learnt from past earthquakes Week 10 and 11: Earthquake resistant design of masonry structures Structural systems - types of buildings - Causes of damage - Planning considerations - Philosophy and principle of earthquake resistant design - Guidelines for earthquake resistant design - Earthquake resistant masonry buildings - Design consideration – Guidelines. Week 12 and 13: Earthquake resistant design of R C structures Earthquake resistant design of RCC buildings - Material properties - Lateral load analysis – Capacity based design and detailing – Rigid frames – Shear walls. Week 14: Vibration control techniques Vibration control - Tuned mass dampers – Principles and application, Basic concept of seismic base isolation – Various systems- Case studies, important structures.

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4.0 Assessment

Assessment Type





Test 1 15% This assessment is relevant to the analysis of forces and their actions on the structures, wind forces, effect of cyclones and design of roofs of buildings as per AS/NZS code of practice to sustain the cyclonic forces

UL01, UL02

Test 2 15% This assessment is relevant in analysing earthquake ground motion and also estimating design seismic loads on buildings and other structions based on AS/NZS code of practice. Also it will assess design vibration control techniques.


Project 30% Design and analysis of cyclone and earthquake resistant structures using structural software

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2.2.16. CEB805 Design of Bridges Unit code CEB 805 Unit title Design of Bridges Credit points: 15 (HE) Course Coordinator: TBA Tutor(s) TBA Lecture: 4 hours of lecture and 1 hour of tutorial per week Workshops: Not Applicable Small group tutorials: Self-organised team work is needed, supervised by tutor/lecturer Labs: 3 hours per week for weeks 11 to 14 Self-directed learning 8 hours per week. Prerequisite: CEB 706, Design of Reinforced and Pre-Cast Concrete Structures Recognition of prior learning can be granted if you have recently completed:


program leader.

1.0 Course Description Engineers are required to design bridges for transport of goods and public from one place

to the other where river widths are ranging from small to large. Typically reinforced concrete, steel and precast bridges are more commonly used for crossing water bodies. This course will introduce you to understand various types of bridges, loading on bridges. Also you will be learning how to design the bridges by utilizing the standards of practice. Also this course will provide you an opportunity to use design software relevant to bridges. At the end of this course students will be able to design different types of RCC bridges, Steel bridges and pre-stressed concrete bridges with the bearings and substructures.

1.1 Learning outcomes: On successful completion of this course, you should be able to:

1. Analyse effectively utilising the principles of an engineering specialization such as structural analysis and reinforced concrete, prestressed concrete and steel in the design of bridges (WA2 – Problem analysis)

2. Design short and long span RCC bridges (WA2 – Problem analysis) 3. Design prestressed concrete bridges (WA3 – Design/development of solutions)

4. Design steel bridges (WA3 – Design/development of solutions) 5. Design bearings and substructure for bridges (WA3 – Design/development of

solutions) 6. Apply knowledge in the use of charts and empirical formulae to analyse and

design the bridges. (WA3 – Design/development of solutions) 7. Investigate the failure of bridges and carryout bridge rehabilitation (WA4 –

Investigation) 8. Analyse bridge design using appropriate structural software and compare manual

designs carried out in the class room (WA5 – Modern tool usage) 9. Develop detailed structural drawings of bridges with specifications of the design

as per the industry practice. (WA 10 - Communication) 10. Utilise one or more specialised knowledge in the analysis and design of bridges

(WA2) 11. Make judgements when information is missing about certain parameters while

designing bridges (WA3)

2.0 Resources:

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1. Jagadeesh.T.R. and Jayaram.M.A. “Design of Bridge Structures”, Prentice Hall of India Pvt. Ltd. 2004.

2. Johnson Victor, D. “Essentials of Bridge Engineering”, Oxford and IBH Publishing Co.

3. Ponnuswamy, S., “Bridge Engineering”, Tata McGraw Hill, 2008. 4. Raina V.K.” Concrete Bridge Practice” Tata McGraw Hill Publishing Company. 5. Ryall, Michael. J., Parke, Gerard A. R. a Harding, John E: Manual of Bridge

Engineering. London: Thomas Telford, 2000. ISBN 0-7277-2774-5. 6. Mathivat, Jacques: The Cantilever Construction of Prestressed Concrete Bridges.

New York: John Wiley and Sons, 1983. ISBN 978-0471103431. 7. Hewson, Nigel R.: Prestressed Concrete Bridges: Design and Construction.

London: Thomas Telford Publishing, 2003. ISBN 978-0727732231.

3.0 Course outline

Week 1: Bridge engineering overview, Bridge main components, Types of bridges and loading standards. Week 2 to 5: Short Span Bridges: Design of RCC solid slab bridges-analysis and design of slab culverts, Tee beam and slab bridges. Week 6 and 7: Design principles of Long Span Bridges: Continuous girder bridges, box girder bridges, balanced cantilever bridges – Arch bridges – Box culverts. Week 8 to 10: Prestressed Concrete Bridges: Flexural and torsional parameters – Courbon’s theory – Distribution co-efficient by exact analysis Design of girder section – maximum and minimum prestressing forces – Eccentricity – Live load and dead load shear forces – Cable Zone in girder – check for stresses at various sections – check for diagonal tension – Diaphragms – End block – short term and long term deflections. Week 11 and 12: Steel Bridges: General – Railway loadings – dynamic effect – Railway culvert with steel beams – Plate girder bridges – Box girder bridges – Truss bridges – Vertical and Horizontal stiffeners. Week 13 and 14: Bearings, Substructures and Rehabilitation of Bridges: Different types of bearings – Design of bearings – Design of piers and abutments of different types – Types of bridge foundations and their design principles. Bridge Rehabilitation vs Replacement, Accelerated Bridge Construction Techniques using Prefabricated and Pre-assembled Structural Systems.

4.0 Assessment Assignment, Class tests, Laboratory work/report, Final Exam

Assessment Type





Test 1 10% This assessment is relevant to design of short and long span RCC bridges and prestressed bridges

UL01, UL02, ULO3

Test 2 10% Design of steel bridges, bearings and substructures for bridges

UL04, UL05, ULO6

Assignment 20% Assessment related to investigation of any failed bridge and recommending bridge rehabilitation

UL07, ULO10, ULO11

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Design 20% Analyse and design of bridges using appropriate structural software such as Space Gass

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2.2.17. CEB806 Urban Storm Water and Environmental Management Unit code CEB806 Unit title Urban Storm Water and Environmental Management Credit points: 15 Course Coordinator: TBA Tutor(s) TBA Lecture: 4 hours per week Workshops: 0 hours per week Tutorial: 1 hour per week Small group tutorials: Students are expected to work in self-organising teams consisting of

4 to 6 students Labs: 0 hours per week Self-directed learning 6 - 8 hours per week Prerequisite: CEB 707, Water and Waste Water Engineering Recognition of prior learning can be granted if you have recently completed:


program leader

1.0 Course Description Nowadays due to urbanisation and development of urban infrastructure, engineers are

facing challenges towards maintenance and control of storm water and its quality. It is very essential for the engineers to understand the concepts of urban storm water and its quantity and quality estimation. This course will enable you to understand and identify the factors affecting urban hydrological cycle. You will learn how to estimate and assess urban water demand and urban stormwater quantity. This course also provides you knowledge how to plan and design stormwater control and disposal systems. At the end of the course you will be able to understand how develop an integrated urban water management system.


On successful completion of this course, you should be able to: 1. Use effectively the concepts of water resources engineering and waste water

engineering in solving urban storm water issues (WA1 – Engineering knowledge) 2. Demonstrate creativity in the planning of urban storm water systems and identify

the factors affecting urban hydrological cycle. (WA3-Design/Development of solutions)

3. Develop master drainage plans and estimate runoff quantity and quality (WA3-Design/Development of solutions)

4. Design stormwater network systems (WA3-Design/Development of solutions) 5. Use latest standards/codes of practices to estimate and assess urban water

demand and urban stormwater quantity. (WA3-Design/Development of solutions) 6. Plan and design stormwater control and disposal systems with the help of

relevant software techniques/spread sheets. (WA5 – Modern tool usage) 7. Apply skills relevant to engineering professional document writing and

presentation. (WA 10 - Communication) 8. Carry out independently the analysis to develop an integrated urban water

management system. (WA12 – Life long learning)

2.0 Resources

1. Geiger, W.F., Marsalek, J. Z., and Rawls, G.J., Manual on Drainage in Urban Areas, Volumes, UNESCO, Paris, 1987.

2. Hall, M.J., Urban Hydrology, Elsevier Applied Science Publishers, 1984 3. Stahre, P., and Urbonas, B., Storm water Detention for Drainage, water quality

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and CSO Management, Prentice Hall, New Jersey, 1990 4. Wanielista, M.P., and Yousef, Y.A., Storm water Management, John Wiley and

Sons, Inc., New York, 1993.

3.0 Course outline

Week 1: General introduction to urbanisation and its effect on water cycle – urban hydrological cycle – trends in urbanisation – Effect of urbanisation on hydrology. Week 2 and 3: Urban Hydrological cycle – time of concentration – importance of short duration of rainfall and runoff data – methods of estimation of time of concentration for design of urban drainage systems. Week 4 and 5: Master drainage plans – issues to be concentrated upon – typical content of an urban drainage master plan – interrelation between water resources investigation and urban planning processes – planning objectives – comprehensive planning – use of models in planning. Week 6 and 7: Basic approaches to urban drainage – runoff quantity and quality – wastewater and stormwater reuse – major and minor systems. Week 8 and 9: Elements of drainage systems – open channel – underground drains – appurtenances – pumping – source control. Stormwater Analysis Calculation of runoff and peak – Design of stormwater network systems. Week 10 and 11: Best Management Practices – Detention and retention facilities – Swales- constructed wetlands. Week 12 and 13: Operation and maintenance of urban drainage system – interaction between stormwater management and solid waste management, Various model available for stormwater management. Week 14: Legal aspects of environment and water management.

4.0 Assessment

Assessment Type





Test 1 10% This assessment is relevant to the application of waste water engineering knowledge in solving urban storm water issues and planning of urban storm water systems.

UL01, UL02

Test 2 10% This assessment is relevant in developing master drainage plans and estimation of runnooff quantity and quality and design of stormwater network system.

UL03, UL04

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Assignment 20% This assessment is relevant to estimation of urban water demand and urban storm water quantity.

UL05

Project 20% Plan and design stormwater control and disposal systems with the help of relevant software technique

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2.2.18. CEB807 Urban Transportation Systems Planning Unit code CEB807 Unit title Urban Transportation System Planning Credit points: 15 Course Coordinator: TBA Tutor(s) TBA Lecture: 3 hours per week Workshops: 0 hours per week Tutorial: 1 hour per week Small group tutorials: Students are expected to work in self-organising teams consisting of

4 to 6 students Labs/Project: 2 hours per week (Students are required to work for completion of

given project task) Self-directed learning 6 - 8 hours per week Prerequisite: CEB 705, Highway Engineering and Design Recognition of prior learning can be granted if you have recently completed:


program leader


Increased population in urban areas had resulted in huge traffic congestion every year. Engineers are required to plan suitable urban transport systems to solve the traffic congestion issues. This course will introduce you various transportation planning methods, travel demand modelling and forecasting methods and traffic assignment. Also this course involves you to solve case study problems with the help of transportation planning econometric packages/IT tools.


On successful completion of this course, you should be able to: 1. Apply the concepts of civil engineering knowledge, Highway engineering principles

and mathematics in the transportation system planning. (WA 1- Engineering knowledge)

2. Analyse travel demand modeling and forecasting the future demand (WA2- Problem analysis and WA3- Design/development of solutions)

3. Analyse and design taffic assignment and transport network problems using graph theory and transport models (WA2- Problem analysis and WA3- Design/development of solutions, WA5- Modern tool usage)

4. Apply graph theory applications in transport network analysis Land use - transport models. (WA3 – Design and development of solutions, WA5-Modern tool usage)

5. Develop effective team membership and team leadership (WA9 – Individual and team work)

6. Develop skills relevant to engineering professional document writing and presentation. (WA10 – Communication)

7. Work independently and develop computer programs for travel demand, land use and land use transport models. (WA12-Life long learning)

2.0 Resources

1. Hutchinson, B.G., Principles of Urban Transport Systems Planning, McGraw Hill, New York, 1974.

2. Ortuzar, J. and Willumsen, L.G., Modelling Transport, Wiley, Chinchestor, 1994. 3. Oppenheim, N., Urban Travel Demand Modeling: From Individual Choices to

General Equilibrium, Wiley, New York, 1995.

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4. Thomas, R., Traffic Assignment Techniques, Avebury Technical, Aldershot, 1991. 5. Taniguchi, E., Thompson, R.G., Yamada, T. and Van Duin, R., City Logistics -

Network Modelling and Intelligent Transport Systems, Elsevier, Pergamon, Oxford, 2001.

6. Bruton, M.J., Introduction to Transportation Planning, 7. Hutchinson, Dickey, J.W., Metropolitan Transportation Planning, Tata McGraw Hill,

New Delhi, 1975.

3.0 Course outline

Week 1 to 2:

Introduction and scope; Definition and basic principles; Transportation problems; Types of models; Planning methodologies; Conventional transportation planning process;

Week 3 to 6:

Travel demand modeling and forecasting; Trip generation - regression, category analysis; Trip distribution - growth factor, Fratar and Furness methods, calibration of Gravity model, intervening opportunities model, competing opportunities model, LP model; Modal split models - aggregate and disaggregate models, discriminate, logit and probit analysis;

Week 7 to 10:

Traffic Assignment - route building, capacity restraint, multipath, incremental and equilibrium assignment; Graph theory applications in transport network analysis; Urban goods movement; Land use - transport models: historical development, case studies, ISGLUTI Study, recent developments.

Week 11 to 14:

Laboratory Component: Solving case study problems in travel demand modelling with the help of transportation planning and econometric packages. Developing computer programs for the calibration of travel demand, land-use and land use-transport models.

1.0 Assessment

Assessment Type





Test 1 10% This assessment is relevant to analysing travel demand and forecasting of traffic flow and transport network problems

UL01, UL02, UL03

Test 2 10% This assessment examines the student ability in analysing transport network analysis and land use transport problems

UL02, UL03

Assignment 20% This assessment corresponds to transport network analysis and development of land use - transport models

UL01, UL02, UL03

Project 20% This assessment is relevant to simulation of transportation models and assessment of project report

UL04


UL01, UL02, UL03, UL04


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2.2.19. CEB808 Rock Engineering and Design Applications Unit code CEB808 Unit title Rock Engineering and Design Applications Credit points: 15 Course Coordinator: TBA Tutor(s) TBA Lecture: 3 hours per week Workshops: 0 hours per week Tutorial: 1 hour per week Small group tutorials: Students are expected to work in self-organising teams consisting of

4 to 6 students Labs/Project: 0 hours per week Self-directed learning 6 - 8 hours per week Prerequisite: CEB 702, Geotechnical Engineering Recognition of prior learning can be granted if you have recently completed:


program leader


Sometimes engineers are required to design the foundations for infrastructure resting on rock mass. Understanding the behaviour of rock mass is complex but rock mass suitability can be easily assessed based on certain physical and engineering properties that can be evaluated from the laboratory and field testing of rock. Engineers should know the basic and engineering properties of rocks, classification systems, strength aspects of rock mass and also foundation stability calculations. This course will enable you to learn the physical and mechanical behavior of intact rock and rock mass, simple elastic and elasto-plastic constitutive models used in rock mechanics and concepts of rock mass rating and rock classification. Also you will learn the types of rock slope failure, stability analysis of rock slopes, bearing capacity of foundations on rock. Use of available standards codes and standards in design of slopes and foundations on rock.


On successful completion of this course, you should be able to: 1. Apply basic engineering knowledge of geology and gemechanics in the analysis of

rock mass classification (WA1-Engineering knowledge, WA2-Problem analysis) 2. Analyse laboratory and in-situ test data of rocks and also understand the

empirical relations and stress-strain behavior of various rock mass. (WA 2: Problem analysis)

3. Design and analyse rock slope stability and bearing capacity aspects of foundations on rocks. (WA 2: Problem analysis , WA3- Design/development of solutions)

4. Design and develop solutions to deep foundations, dams and rock improvement (WA3-Design

5. Use latest standards/codes of practices of rock engineering to investigate the solutions. (WA4-Investigation)

6. Use relevant software techniques/spread sheets relevant to slope stability and foundation analysis on rock. (WA5-Modern tool usage)

7. Utilise skills relevant to engineering professional document writing and presentation. (WA10 - Communication)

8. Carry out independently the analysis and design of foundation and slope stability of rock mass. (WA12 – Life long learning)

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2.0 Resources

1. Goodman, R. E. Introduction to Rock Mechanics. John Wiley and Sons, 1989. 2. John Jaeger and N. G. Cook. Fundamentals of Rock Mechanics. Wiley-Blackwell.

2007. 3. Ramamurthy, T. Engineering in Rocks for Slopes, Foundations and Tunnels.

Prentice Hall India, 2007. 4. Bieniawski, Z.T. Engineering Rock Mass Classifications. John Wiley and Sons,

1989. 5. Evert Hoek, Jonathan D. Bray. Rock Slope Engineering: Third Edition. 1981. 6. Duncan C. Wyllie and Chris Mah. Rock Slope Engineering: Fourth Edition. CRC

Press, 2004. 7. Richard E. Goodman, Foundations on Rock, 2007.

3.0 Course outline

Week 1 to 3: Introduction to rock materials, Physical properties, Strength behaviour in uniaxial compression, tension and triaxial state. Laboratory and in-situ testing methods. Week 4 to 5: Stress-strain relationships. Factors influencing strength. Failure mechanism. Anisotropy. Failure criteria, Coulomb, Mohr’s, Griffiths and Modified Griffiths criteria and Empirical criteria. Brittle – ductile transition, Post failure behaviour. Week 5: Strength and deformation behaviour of discontinuities. Rock mass behaviour, Shear strength of jointed rocks, roughness, peak and residual strengths. Strength criteria for rock mass. Week 6 to 7: Intact rock mass classifications, Terzaghi, RQD, RSR, RMR and Q classifications, Rating, Applications. Creep and cyclic loading. Weathered rocks. Flow through intact and fissured rocks. Week 8: Short-term and long-term stability. Influence of ground water, Seismic effects. Week 9 to 11: Types of rock slope failures, Infinite slopes, Circular and non-circular slip surface analysis, Stability charts. Plane failure analysis. Wedge failure analysis analytical, Stereographic methods. Buckling and toppling failures, Rock falls, Landslides. Week 12 to 14: Foundations: Bearing capacity, settlement and stress distribution in intact and layered rocks. Foundations of dams. Deep foundations. Tension foundations, Foundation improvement. Use of appropriate software packages.

1.0 Assessment

Assessment Type





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Test 1 10% This assessment examines the engineering knowledge of rocks and analysis and interpretation of laboratory and in-situ test results and also classification of rocks

UL01, UL02

Test 2 10% This assessment examines the knowledge of student in the analysis of slope stability problems, foundation bearing capacity analysis, load capacity of piles, strengthening of weak rocks and dam problems

UL03, UL04

Assignment 20% This assessment corresponds to interpretation of test results and classification of rocks

UL01, UL02

Project 20% This assessment corresponds to usage of software to analyse slope stability problems in rocks

UL05, UL06, UL07, UL08


UL01, UL02, UL03, UL04


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2.2.20. CEB809 Remote Sensing and GIS Applications Unit code CEB 809 Unit title Remote Sensing and GIS Application Credit points: 15 Course Coordinator: TBA Tutor(s) TBA Lecture: 3 hours per week Project 2 hours per week Workshops: Over all 7hours required in this course. Small group tutorials: Students are expected to work in self-organising teams consisting of

4 to 6 students Labs: 2 hours per week Self-directed learning 6 - 8 hours per week Prerequisite: Engineering Surveying (CEB602)



program leader


Civil enginers are often involved in development and execution of many infrastructure projects. For successful completion of a project there is a need to have clear planning with required information. This course introduces the fundamental concepts, advanced principles and application of remote sensing and GIS to the various civil engineering applications such as water resources, roads, soil mapping, natural hazards and mico zonation etc. You will be able to utilize the GIS and Remote Sensing Applications in the development of civil projects.


On successful completion of this course, you should be able to: 1. Apply principles of engineering such as water and geosciences and physics to

analyse spectral signatures for warter, soil and earth surface (WA1-Engineering knowledge, WA2-Problem analysis)

2. Analyse and develop satelise images through digital image processing techniques (WA2 – Problem solving, WA3- Design/development of solutions)

3. Apply hardware, software and DBMS concepts in GIS analysis and develop GIS maps to civil engineering applications (WA2 – Problem solving, WA3- Design/development of solutions)

4. Design and develop solutions through laboratorypractices to the application of civil engineering usng GIS and Remote sensing techniques and also DEM analysis modeling and analysis (WA5- Modern tool usage)

5. Develop team and professional membership (WA10 – Individual and team work) 6. Carryout a relevant civil engineering project using GIS (WA12- Lifelong learning)

2.0 Resources

1. Burrough P.A. and Rachel A. McDonell, Principles of Geographical Information Systems, Oxford Publication, 2004.

2. C.P. Lo and Albert K. W. Yeung, Concepts and Techniques of Geographical Information Systems, Prentice- Hall India, 2006.

3. Thomas. M. Lillesand and Ralph. W. Kiefer, Remote Sensing and Image Interpretation, John Wiley and Sons, 2003.

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3.0 Course outline

Week-1 & 2- Principles of remote sensing and spectral signatures Remote Sensing – Principle - Electro-magnetic energy, spectrum - EMR interaction with atmosphere –Atmospheric Windows and its Significance – EMR interaction with Earth Surface Materials – Spectral Signature and Spectral Signature curves for water, soil and Earth Surface. Week -2, 3 & 4-Satellites, types of remote sensing and digital image processing Satellites - Classification – Satellite Sensors – satellite and sensor parameters - Resolution – Types of Remote Sensing - Visual Interpretation of Satellite Images – Digital Image processing – Characteristics of different platforms: Landsat, SPOT, IRS series, IKONOS, QUICKBIRD – Radar, LIDAR, SAR, MODIS, AMSRE, Sonar remote sensing systems. Week-5 & 6-History and components of GIS GIS - History of Development - Components of GIS – Hardware, Software and Organizational Context – Data – Spatial and Non-Spatial – Data Input Sources–– DBMS – Data Output - Data models – Raster and Vector data structures – Data compression – Raster vs. vector comparison. Week-7 & 8-Data types and operations Analysis using Raster and Vector data – Operations – Overlaying - Buffering – Modelling in GIS – Digital Terrain Modelling, Analysis and application – Products of DEMs and their uses – Sources of errors in GIS and their elimination. Week-8, 9 & 10-Applications of remote sensing and GIS Applications of Remote Sensing and GIS – Advanced applications of GIS – Disaster management, Water resource, Landuse – Land cover – Urban planning - Intelligent Transport Systems – Development of Resources Information Systems. Week-11, 12, 13 & 14-Case Study (A Mini Project) Using ArcGIS Software Applications for Any Civil Related Projects, Like in Mapping, Soil Erosion or Any Disaster Analysis etc.

1.0 Assessment

Assessment Type





Test 1 10% This assessment examines the engineering knowledge in analysing spectral signatures for water, soil and earth surfaces

UL01, UL02

Test 2 10% This assessment examines the students ability about satellite images and analysis of digital images and associated techniques

UL02, UL03

Assignment 20% This assessment corresponds to image processing and digitization of maps using GIS

UL03, UL04

Project 20% This assessment leads to project relevant to civil engineering using GIS techniques

UL02, UL03, UL04, UL05, UL06


UL01, UL02, UL03, UL04

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2.2.21. CEB810 Dynamics of Structures Unit code CEB 810 Unit title Dynamics of Structures Credit points: 15 Course Coordinator: TBA Tutor(s) TBA Lecture: 4 hours of lecture and 1 hour of tutorial per week Workshops: Not Applicable Small group tutorials: Self-organised team work is needed, supervised by tutor/lecturer Labs: Not Applicable Self-directed learning 9 hours per week. Prerequisite: CEB 701, Structural Analysis II



program leader


When engineers design complex structures, an understanding of structural dynamics is important in the design and retrofit of structures to withstand severe dynamic loading from earthquakes, hurricanes, and strong winds, or to identify the occurrence and location of damage within an existing structure. This course will help you to understand the theory of dynamic response of structures with emphasis on physical insight into the analytical procedures and with particular application to earthquake engineering where the earthquake engineering component considers seismic analysis methods, earthquake resistant design philosophy and includes elements of engineering seismology. You will gain experience in Dynamic response of a low rise composite framed structure via a group project. You will be divided into groups of three or four. Each group will engage in two assessment tasks.


On successful completion of this course, you should be able to: 1. Apply principles of engineering such as water and geosciences and physics to

analyse spectral signatures for warter, soil and earth surface (WA1-Engineering knowledge, WA2-Problem analysis)

2. Analyse and develop satelise images through digital image processing techniques (WA2 – Problem solving, WA3- Design/development of solutions)

3. Apply hardware, software and DBMS concepts in GIS analysis and develop GIS maps to civil engineering applications (WA2 – Problem solving, WA3- Design/development of solutions)

4. Design and develop solutions through laboratorypractices to the application of civil engineering usng GIS and Remote sensing techniques and also DEM analysis modeling and analysis (WA5- Modern tool usage)

5. Develop team and professional membership (WA10 – Individual and team work) 6. Carryout a relevant civil engineering project using GIS (WA12- Lifelong learning)

2.0 Resources

1. R.W. Clough, J. Penzien, Dynamics of Structures, McGraw Hill, 2nd ed. 1993. 2. Structural Dynamics by Mario Paz, C.B.S Publishers, New Delhi. 3. A.K. Chopra, Dynamics of Structures and Application to Earthquake Engineering,

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3.0 Course outline

Week 1: Introduction

Types of dynamic loads, Basic background of methods available and motivation for structural dynamics.

Week 2: Dynamics of Single Degree-of-Freedom Structures

Dynamic equation of equilibrium, free vibration of single degree of freedom systems, Forced vibration: harmonic and periodic loadings.

Week 3: Dynamics of Single Degree-of-Freedom Structures (Continued)

Forced Vibration: Dynamic response functions, force transmission and vibration isolation, SDOF response to arbitrary functions.

Week 4: Numerical Evaluation of Dynamic Response of SDOF Systems

Time domain analysis: finite difference methods, Frequency domain analysis: basic methodology.

Week 5: Earthquake Response of SDOF Systems

Earthquake excitation, response history and construction of response spectra, Response spectrum characteristics, tripartite plot, and design spectrum.

Week 6: Multi Degree of Freedom Systems - Basics

Dynamic equations of equilibrium, static condensation, Symmetric plan and plan-asymmetric systems.

Week 7: Free Vibration Response of MDOF Systems

Undamped systems: natural modes and their properties, Numerical solution for the eigenvalue problem; Solution of free vibration response for undamped systems;

Week 8: Free Vibration Response of MDOF Systems (Continued)

Free vibration analysis of systems with damping.

Week 9: Dynamic Analysis of Linear MDOF Systems

Introduction, modal analysis; Response-history for earthquake excitations using modal analysis; Response spectrum analysis for peak responses.

Week 10: Dynamic Analysis of Linear MDOF Systems (Continued)

Concept of Caughey damping as a general type of proportional damping.

Week 11: Generalized Single Degree of Freedom Systems

Basic concepts, mass-spring system; Lumped mass systems; Systems with distributed mass and elasticity.

Week 12: Generalized Single Degree of Freedom Systems (Continued)

Rayleigh’s method, shape function selection.

Week 13: Introduction to Dynamics of Continuous Systems

Equations of motions for axial vibration of a beam; Equations of motion for flexural vibration of a beam; free vibration analysis.

Week 14: Introduction to Dynamics of Continuous Systems (Continued)

Introduction to forced vibration analysis using modal superposition method.

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Assessment Type





Test 1 10% This assessment examines the engineering knowledge in the analysis of single degree freedom of structures.

UL01, UL02

Test 2 10% This assessment is relevant to multi degree freedom of structures

UL01, UL03

Assignment 20% This assessment corresponds to solving of SDOF and MDOF problems

UL01, UL02, UL03

Project 20% This assessment leads to a project on earthquake response spectra for buildings

UL04


UL01, UL02, UL03, UL04


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2.2.22. CEB811 Coastal Engineering Unit code CEB811 Unit title Coastal Engineering Credit points: 15 Course Coordinator: TBA Tutor(s) TBA Lecture: 4 hours per week Workshops: 0 hours per week Tutorial: 1 hour per week Small group tutorials: Students are expected to work in self-organising teams consisting of

4 to 6 students Labs: 0 hours per week Self-directed learning 6 - 8 hours per week Prerequisite: CEB 706, Design of Reinforced and Pre-Cast Concrete Structures


Portfolio of evidence, to be reviewed by Head of School and program leader


Engineers are expected to analyse and design the costal structures such as seawalls, breakwaters and jetty structures. Engineers are required to know the design principles and problem solving of the following areas: principles of wave hydrodynamics, coastal processes, coastal sediment transport, coastal erosion and estimation of water wave forces on coastal structures. This course will enable you to learn principles of wave hydrodynamics, wave processes, sediment transport, coastal erosion, wave theories and estimation of wave forces on coastal structures. End of this course you will be able to design the seawall, breakwater and jetty structure.


On successful completion of this course, you should be able to: 1. Apply engineering principles of simple mathematics, mechanics and hydraulics to

analyse the wave mechanics problems (WA1-Engineering knowledge, WA2-Problem solving)

2. Apply geomechanics principles to analyse sediment transport (WA2-Problem solving)

3. Design and analyse breakwaters and jetty structures (WA3 – Design/development of solutions)

4. Apply latest design concepts and standards of practice to analyse/design/investigate coastal structures (WA3 – Design/development of solutions, WA4-Investigation)

5. Practice the software and IT tools to analyse and design of coastal structures. (WA5-Modern tool usage)

6. Analyse and develop solutions for wave forces on coastal structures. (WA2-Problem solving, WA3 – Design/development of solutions)

7. Carry out independent project on coastal sediment/jetty design/breakwater design (WA12 – Lifelong learning)

2.0 Resources

1. Basic Coastal Engineering by Robert Sorensen, 2006 (ISBN-10: 0-387-23333-4) 2. Port Engineering by Zhou Liu and Hans F. Burcharth, 1999, 3. Coastal Engineering Handbook by Young C Kim, 2010, 4. Coastal Engineering Manual (CEM), maintained by the Coastal & Hydraulics

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Laboratory and the Waterways Experiment Station, 2002 (EM 1110 - 2- 1100), Shore Protection Manual, published by Waterways Experiment Station, 1984

5. Integrated Coastal Management Framework of the Republic of Fiji, pub. by Dept of Envir, 2011

3.0 Course outline

Week 1: Basics of Wave Mechanics (small and finite amplitude wave theories). Week 2: Waves in shallow waters - shoaling, refraction, diffraction and breaking- Interaction currents and waves. Week 3: Wave run-up and overtopping, Radiation stress-wave set-up and wave set- down. Week 4: Mechanics of Coastal Sediment transport - Limits for littoral drift. Week 5 and 6: Breakwaters- Classification, Design and application in coastal protection and harbor planning. Week 7 and 8: Sediment characteristics, Initiation of sediment motion under waves. Distribution of long shore currents and Sediment transport rates in Surf zone Week 9: Stability of tidal inlets. Week 10: Wave forces on coastal structures. Week 11: Coastal Features - Beach Features - Beach cycles - Beach Stability - Beach profiles Coastal erosion, Planning and methods of coast protection works - Design of shore defense structures. Week 12: Design forces on coastal structures Week 13 and 14: Analysis and RC design of jetty/berthing structure

1.0 Assessment

Assessment Type





Test 1 10% This assessment examines the engineering knowledge in analysing wave mechanics problems, analysis of sediment transport problems

UL01, UL02

Test 2 10% This assessment is relevant to design aspects of breakwaters, jetty structures and also analysis of wave forces on coastal

UL03, UL04

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structures Assignment 20% This assessment corresponds to analysis

and design of jetty/bearthing structure UL01, UL02,

UL03,UL04, UL05 Project 20% This assessment leads to a project relevant

to sediment transport and coastal management associated problems

UL01, UL02, UL07

Final Exam 40% Overall assessment of the unit UL01, UL02, UL03, UL04, UL06


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2.2.23. CEB812 Advanced Structural Design Unit code CEB812 Unit title Advanced Structural Design Credit points: 15 Course Coordinator: TBA Tutor(s) TBA Lecture: 4 hours per week Workshops: 0 hours per week Tutorial: 1 hour per week Small group tutorials: Students are expected to work in self-organising teams consisting of

4 to 6 students Labs: 0 hours per week Self-directed learning 6 - 8 hours per week Prerequisite: CEB 706, Design of Reinforced and Pre-Cast Concrete Structures




Engineers are required to perform modeling of RC building frames, load calculations with detailed emphasis on seismic loading, analysis and design using computer programs especially the structures like liquid retaining structures, earth retaining structures, gantry girders, steel railway truss bridges and steel railway plate girder bridges. This course will introduce you the design philosophy and principles of analysis of various loading as per the design standards. You will learn how to use standards to design the structures and also this course will expose you to work on design software relevant to structures.


On successful completion of this course, you should be able to: 1. Apply principles of an engineering specialization such as structural analysis, steel

design and reinforced concrete design in the RC building frames design, gantry girder design, water tanks, steel truss bridges, plate girder bridges. (WA 1-Engineering knowledge)

2. Apply knowledge of engineering and analyse design loads and carry out 3D analysis for building frames. (WA2 –problem analysis)

3. Identify relevant constraints and codal provisions required to design and investigate the adequacy and sustainability of RC building frames, steel bridges, water tanks, gantry girders and retaining structures. (WA3-Design/development of solutions, WA4 – Investigation, WA7-Environment and sustainability)

4. Practice software knowledge to design and analyse RC and steel structures. (WA5 – Modern tool usage)

5. Carryout independent project relevant to advanced structural design (WA12-lifelong learning)

2.0 Resources

1. S.U. Pillai and D. Menon, "Reinforced Concrete Design", Tata McGraw Hill, 3rd Edition.

2. P.C. Varghese, "Design of Reinforced Concrete Foundations", Prentice Hall of India Private Limited, 2009.

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3. MacGregor, J.G., and Wight, J.K., (2005), Reinforced Concrete Mechanics and Design, Pearson Prentice Hall, New Jersey.

4. T. Paulay and M.J.N. Priestley, "Seismic Design of Reinforced Concrete and Masonry Buildings", John Wiley and Sons Inc., 1992.

5. P. Agarwal and M. Shrikhande, "Earthquake Resistant Design of Structures", Prentice-Hall of India Private Limited, 2006.

6. S.K. Duggal, "Earthquake Resistant Design of Structures", Oxford University Press, 2007.

7. Ram Chandra, "Design of Steel Structures, Vol-1", Standard Book House, 7th Edition, 1991.

8. Ram Chandra, "Design of Steel Structures, Vol-2", Standard Book House, 10th Edition, 1992.

9. N. Subramaniam, "Design of Steel Structures", Oxford University Press, 2008. 10. Relevant AS/NZ Standards of steel, concrete and bridge design.

3.0 Course outline

Week1: Reinforced Concrete RC Building Frames: Development of structural framing plan from architectural plan, Modeling of R/C Frames using line elements based on gross, transformed and cracked section properties, Equivalent 2D idealization of building frames for simplified 2D Analysis. Simplified 2D analysis under gravity loads as per AS/NZS standards of practice.

Week 2: Design Loadings for Building Frames: Calculations of design level dead load, live load, wind load, snow load and loading combinations for simplified 2D analysis of building frames in accordance with the relevant AS/NZ codes of practice.

Week 3: Earthquake Loads on Building Frames: Estimation of equivalent lateral static force, Basic concepts of Seismic Coefficient and Response Spectrum Methods of analysis, Calculation of design horizontal seismic base shear and story, Forces on framed building structures based on the response spectrum method as per IS:1893-2002.

Week 4 and 5: 3D analysis and design of Building Frames: 3D modeling and analysis of RC Framed Building Structures under design load combinations including earthquake loads using standard commercial software such as STAAD Pro, SAP 2000 etc., Post-processing of analysis results for design of structural Elements, Comparison with design output of the software.

Week 6: Liquid Retaining Structures: Basic design philosophy, Analysis and design of single cell rectangular water tanks subjected to hydrostatic loading based on plate theory.

Week 7: Earth Retaining Structures: Basic design philosophy, Calculation of lateral earth pressure based on Rankine's theory, Analysis and design of RC gravity walls, cantilever walls and Counterfort walls, Introduction to soil-structure interaction.

Week 8 and 9: Gantry Girders: Introduction to function and general arrangement of crane girders, Calculation of design loading as per AS/NZ, simplified modeling and analysis of crane girders under vertical, horizontal and torsional moments, design of built-up gantry girder.

Week 10 to 12: Steel Railway Truss Bridges: Economical span of railway truss bridges, Economical truss configuration,

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General Arrangement and preliminary design, Preliminary design, Calculation of dead loads, live loads, wind loads, centrifugal loads, racking loads as per AS/NZ guidelines, analysis and design of truss members.

Week 13 and 14: Steel Railway Plate Girder Bridges: Concepts of flexural and shear buckling of web plates, Design of plate girders for steel railway bridges - stiffeners, curtailment of flange plates and riveting.

1.0 Assessment

Assessment Type





Test 1 10% This assessment examines the engineering knowledge in analysing and designing RC framed structures, steel gantry girders

UL01, UL02

Test 1 10% This assessment is relevant to design aspects of plate girder, retaining walls and steel truss bridge

UL03

Assignment 20% This assessment corresponds to analysis and design of liquid storage tanks

UL03,UL04

Project 20% This assessment leads to a project relevant to framed structure analysis and design and drawing

UL04, UL05

Final Exam 40% Overall assessment of the unit UL01, UL02, UL03 Attendance (hurdle requirement)

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2.2.24. CEB813 Airport Engineering and Design Applications Unit code CEB813 Unit title Airport Engineering and Design Applications Credit points: 15 Course Coordinator: TBA Tutor(s) TBA Lecture: 3 hours per week Workshops: 0 hours per week Labs: NA Field Study: 2 hours per week/14 hours required in this course Tutorial: 1 hour per week Small group tutorials: Students are expected to work in self-organising teams consisting of

4 to 6 students Self-directed learning 6 – 8 hours per week Prerequisite: CEB705, Highway Engineering and Design




One of the major infrastructure projects is the airport planning, design and maintenance. Civil Engineers are considered major key players in the development of airports. The aim of this unit is to introduce you the principle governing the planning and design of airports, aspects related to the aircrafts, including visual flight rules and regulations, structural design method of airport pavements, terminal buildings and various associated features of the terminal buildings, airport drainage system, airport capacity and delay, airport configuration, various lighting and marking system.


On successful completion of this course, you should be able to: 1. Analyse aspects related to the aircrafts, the airports, the design features of the

airports, the terminal buildings and various associated features of the terminal buildings by utilizing engineering knowledge. (WA 1- Engineering knowledge)

2. Analyse principals of geometric design and airport engineering problems (WA2-Problem analysis)

3. Design, Plan and analyse traffic control, airport capacity, airport configuration, design of landing area, terminal area (WA2-Problem analysis, WA3-Design/development of solutions)

4. Analyse, design and develop lighting, marking, signing, drainage and pavement system. (WA2-Problem analysis, WA3-Design/development of solutions)

5. Apply latest design concepts, and standards of practice to analyse wind direction, runway alignment, runway orientation, and runway configuration. (WA3 – Design/development of solutions)

6. Practice Civil CAD software and IT tools to analyse the wind rose diagram and design of pavements. (WA5-Modern tool usage)

7. Carry out independently the design and analysis for pavement, runway and terminal building. (WA12 – Independent and teamwork).

2.0 Resources

1. Robert Horonjeff, “Planning and Design of Airport” 2nd Edition 2. Rangwala S C, “Airport Engineering”

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3. FAA (Federal Aviation Administration) USA Design Manuals.

3.0 Course outline

Week-1-Nature of Civil Aviation Growth of air transport and future trends, general aviation, aviation organization and their functions. Week-2-Aircraft Characteristics Physical characteristics of aircraft, wingspan, length, wheelbase, wheel track, maximum structural takeoff weight, maximum landing weight, operating weight, zero fuel weight, number and type of engine, payload, and runway length, turning radii, wing tip vortices, effect of aircraft performance on run way length for general aviation aircraft. Week-3-Air Traffic Control History of air traffic control, approach control, capacity, airport traffic control tower, air traffic separation rules, navigational aids, aids for the control of air traffic automation in terminal and en-route air traffic control procedures. Week-4-Airport Planning Capacity and Delay Definition of capacity, factors that affect the capacity of airport, computation of annual airport capacity, runway capacity, taxiway capacity. Airport system, airport master plan, airport requirements, airport site selection, atmospheric conditions, accessibility to ground transport, ground access, airport clearance requirements. Week-5&6-Airport Configuration Runways, Runway orientation, Wind rose diagram, Run way configuration, taxiways, runway configurations holding aprons, holding bays, relation of terminal area to runways and wind analysis, taxiway design. Week-7-Geometric Design of the Landing Area Airport design standards, airport classification, run ways, sight distance and longitudinal profile, location of exit taxiways, parallel runway spacing, separation clearances, wingtip clearance, holding aprons. Week-8&9-Planning and Design of Terminal Area The passenger handling system, vertical distribution concept, design of the passenger terminal, baggage handling requirements, apron-gate system, apron layout, apron utility requirements, apron lighting and marking, cargo handling consideration. Week-10-Lighting, Marking & Signing Airport approach lighting, runway threshold lighting, runway edge, lighting runway centreline and touchdown zone lights, taxiway edge and centreline lighting, taxiway guidance system. Unit-11&12-Airport Drainage Purpose of airport drainage, Intensity Frequency Duration (IFD) curve, airport surface runoff, surface drainage layout of surface drainage. Unit-13&14- Airport Pavement Design The California Bearing Ratio (CBR) method of design of airport flexible pavement, design of rigid pavements, Application of fatigue concept to traffic analysis, determination of modulus subgrade reaction, flexible pavement, effect of frost on pavement thickness.

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Assessment Type





Test 1 10% This assessment is relevant to the knowledge of airports, and the design features, geometric design and airport engineering problems, design and plan traffic control, airport capacity, airport configuration, design of landing area, terminal area.

UL01, UL02, ULO3

Test 2 10% This assessment is relevant to analysis, design and development of lighting, marking, signing, and drainage and pavement system. Also assess the ability in design concepts, and standards of practice to analyse wind direction, runway alignment, runway orientation, and runway configuration.

UL03, UL04, ULO5

Assignment 20% This assessment corresponds to analysis and geometric design of airport pavement

UL02,UL03

Project 20% This assessment leads to a project relevant to usage of modern tools to design runways

UL06, UL07, UL08

Final Exam 40% Overall assessment of the unit UL01, UL02, UL03,UL04, UL05


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4. Common Units for BE (Hons) Programmes

5.1 Unit Descriptors of Common Units for all BE (Hons) Programmes These units are common to all BE (Hons) programmes. Students from all three disciplines will attend the same class either in a much bigger classroom or in duplicate lectures and tutorials. The examination of these units will be held once for all students.

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5.1.1 COM502 Engineering Communication and Practices Unit code COM502 Unit title Engineering Communication and Practices Credit points: 15 Course Coordinator: Ms. Suzie Aziz [email protected] Tel.: 3381044 Ext. 1011

Consultation Hours 12- 2PM Tuesday/Thursday Tutor(s) Alani Vuatalevu Jasbir Singh Suzie Aziz Workshops: Nil Small group tutorials: Group Reports / Oral Presentations Labs: Nil Self-directed learning 30 hours per semester Prerequisite: A Pass in Fiji Seventh Form English or equivalent Recognition of prior learning can be granted if you have recently completed:

Not Applicable

1.0 Course Description The course is specifically for engineering students. Students will learn to clearly

articulate, communicate and relate their experiences from projects and work done in the respective engineering fields or industries. Students will work on case studies from the three engineering disciplines: civil, mechanical and electrical engineering. Tasks will be realistic and contextualised to the intensive engineering projects, activities and direct participation that students are experiencing in the programme. Experienced engineers in civil, mechanical and electrical disciplines from industry will be invited to talk to the students and participate in judging panels for student presentations of their cases studies.


1. Analyse, compare and contrast the structure and properties of materials under

various manufacturing conditions (WA1, WA 2) 2. Establish the relationship between specific structure and properties of materials,

failure and reliability in service (WA 2) 3. Examine the mechanical and thermal conditions of manufacturing processes which

shape materials (WA 4) 4. Identify appropriate materials and manufacturing processes for a given product

specification which includes reliability and cost effectiveness (WA4,7)

2.0 Resources Leading authors in the subject area

1. Mark Ibbotson 2. Nick Brieger and Paul Alison 3. D. Beer, and D. McMurrey

Useful external web links

1. http://www.engineering-dictionary.org/Dictionary-of-Technical-English/ 2. http://www.myenglishteacher.eu/blog/english-for-information-technology-

professionals-and-software-engineers/ 3. http://www.uefap.com/links/skills/skills.htm

Prescribed texts

1. D. Beer, and D. McMurrey, A Guide to Writing as an Engineer, 4rd. Ed. John Wiley

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& Sons, 2014 2. Ibbotson, Mark (2009) Professional English in Use Engineering Cambridge

University Press, Cambridge 3. Ibbotson, Mark (2008) Cambridge English for Engineering ,Cambridge University

Press, Cambridge 4. Shawcross, Philip (2011) Flightpath: Aviation English for Pilots and ATCOs,

Cambridge University Press, Cambridge

Supplementary texts 1. Brieger Nick and Pohl Alison,(2002) Technical English Vocabulary and Grammar,

Summertown Publishing, United Kingdom 2. Pinner, D & Pinner, D., 2004. Communication Skills (4th ed.). New Zealand:

Pearson. 3. Schmerling Leah (1996) Communication in the Workplace Macmillan Education,

Melbourne

3.0 Course Outline Week 1 Introduction to the course

Course rationale/objectives. Topics to be covered Assessments to done for this course Time Management

Week 2 Correspondence Documents used by Engineers

Which to use - letters, memoranda, e-mail How to achieve the appropriate tone for a successful outcome Style and Choice of words Formats Common writing errors

Week 3 Writing Common Engineering Documents

Inspection and Trip Reports Research, Laboratory, and Field Reports Specifications Proposals Progress Reports Instructions Recommendation Reports

Week 4 Constructing Tables and Graphics in Engineering Documents

Tables Charts and Graphs Illustrations Graphics and Tables

Week 5 Communication in the Work Place

Workplace Communication - telephone, face-to-face contact, electronic media, related context

Improving People Skills Improving negotiation skills

Week 6 The Ethics of Honest Research

Plagiarism Bibliography & Referencing.

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Format and layout. Referencing – journals, magazines, newspapers, brochures, books, articles,

encyclopaedias, dictionaries, websites. Write in-text references when citing from sources. Write a bibliography/ reference using the Harvard method.

Week 7 Research Methodologies and Data Analysis for Engineering Reports

Basic technical skills required to conduct independent research Data collection/analysis and interpretation for practical project based researches Basic statistics and hands on experience with computer software and packages Designing effective questionnaires and interview questions

Week 8 Writing Formal Engineering Reports

Language of Reports Engineering topics for reports Report audience – technical and non-technical How to organise a report Writing objectives for the report Language and Grammar of technical English relevant to the engineering discipline Vocabulary used in technical/scientific language of the relevant engineering

discipline

Week 9 Oral Presentations by Engineers Preparing the Presentation Delivering the Presentation Presenting as a Team Use of technical tools in presentations Give clear oral presentations on the written reports relevant to the engineering

discipline Convey information effectively to both technical and non-technical audiences Using visual aids. Body language when delivering oral presentations

Week 10 Technical English Language and Grammar of technical English relevant to the engineering discipline Vocabulary used in technical/scientific language of the relevant engineering

discipline Reading Comprehension and exercises

Week 11 Team Building and Work Team Communication How to build and establish a work team Types of teams in industries related to engineering Difficulties in working in a team Decision making strategies Attitude -respect for self and team members

Week 12 Forums, Blogs and Social Networking applications for engineers

Building an online reputation for your company Using tools such as WordPress, LinkedIn, Facebook ,Twitter plus Google Providing online support for products and services

Week 13 Job Seeking Skills for Engineers

How to Write an Engineering Résumé How to Write an Application Letter

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Generating Your Interactive Résumé on LinkedIn Building a Facebook Page for a Business

Week 14 Exam Revision and Preparation

Time Management and Organisation How to revise and prepare for examinations Learning how to do exams successfully

4.0 Assessment

Assessment Type

Weight towards

Grade Point Outline of assessment

This assessment relates to the following unit learning outcomes

Case Studies Report Writing

20% Report on the societal, health, safety, legal and cultural issues in the cases and reflect on the consequent responsibilities relevant to professional engineering practice

ULO1

Oral Presentation of Project/ Report

20 % Assignment to present a project or a topic of investigation using English language and presentation aids. The standard of oral English in presentation, question and answer will be assessed.

ULO2

Technical Writing -Instructions

20% Assignment to practise use of English in giving written instructions to technical and non-technical people. The level of English proficiency will be assessed.

ULO1, ULO2

Oral Instructions

20% Ability to give clear and logical instructions. Effectiveness of verbal communication.

ULO1, ULO2

Summary of guest speeches

20% Understand the language and capture key points of presentations.

ULO1

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5.1.2 EEB501 Introduction to Electrical and Electronics Engineering Unit code EEB501 Unit title Introduction to Electrical & Electronics Engineering Credit points: 15 Course coordinator: Mr. Shiu Kumar Tutor(s) To be announced Lectures: 3 hours per week Small group tutorials: 1 hour per week Labs: 3 hours per week Self-directed learning: You are expected to spend 3-4 hours per week for this course. Prerequisite: Minimum entry requirement into BE (Hons) (Electrical) Recognition of prior learning can be granted if you have recently completed:

FNU’s Diploma in Electrical Engineering meeting the minimum standard for entry into Bachelor of Engineering (Honours)

Other relevant programmes or relevant work experience. It will require a review of a portfolio of evidence by school’s RPL committee.

1.0 Course Description In this modern era, electrical engineers have to generally deal with study and applications of

electricity, electronics and electromagnetism as they work in different industries requiring a range of skills from basic circuit theory to management level skills. In this course, you will learn about the basics of electrical and electronic components/devices, measuring instruments, and design and analysis of simple electrical circuits. You will learn to use NI Multisim for testing and analysing electrical circuits.

1.1 Unit Learning Outcomes On successful completion of this course, students should be able to:

1. Select appropriate measuring instruments and use them appropriately for measuring different electrical quantities. (WA1)

2. Sketch and interpret symbols and diagrams to represent devices and circuits. (WA1) 3. Understand the performance and characteristics of electronic devices and circuits,

using accepted terminology and appropriate performance parameters. (WA1) 4. Apply network theorems and related analytical techniques to evaluate DC and AC

circuits. (WA2) 5. Analyse single phase and three phase AC circuits. (WA1, WA2) 6. Analyse and determine the steady state behaviour of simple R-L-C circuits. (WA2) 7. Design simple power supplies using zener diode. (WA1, WA3) 8. Understand the operating principles and applications of operational amplifiers and logic

devices. (WA1) 9. Implement, analyse and evaluate electrical circuits on breadboard and using NI

Multisim (WA1, WA2, WA5)

2.0 Resources Software

1. NI Multisim® 14.0 Prescribed Text 1. Bhattacharya, SK 2011, Basic Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Pearson

Education, India. Reference Text 1. Alexander, CK, & Sadiku, MNO 2013, Fundamentals of Electric Circuits, 5th edition,

McGraw-Hill Companies, New York.

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2. Bird, J 2013, Electrical and Electronic Principles and Technology, 5th edition, Routledge, London and New York.

3. Electrical And Electronic Engineering (Elsevier Journal) 4. IEEE Transactions on Electron Devices (Journal) 5. IEEE Transactions on Consumer Electronics

3.0 Course Outline COMPONENTS, MEASUREMENT & MEASURING INSTRUMENTS

WEEK 1: Active and Passive Components Analog & Digital Instruments Active & Passive Instruments Static Characteristics of Instruments Measurement Error Measurement of Power & Energy BASIC CONCEPTS, LAWS AND PRINCIPLES WEEK 2: Atomic Structure & Electric Charge Conductors, Insulators & Semiconductors Electric Current, Resistance, Potential & Potential Difference Ohms Law Work, Power & Energy Electrical Circuit Elements (Resistors, Inductors & Capacitors) Energy Stored in a Capacitor Capacitors in Series and Parallel Lab Exercise 1 DC NETWORKS AND NETWORK THEOREMS WEEK 3: Terminologies, Voltage & Current Sources Series-Parallel Circuits Voltage & Current Divider Rules Kirchhoff’s Voltage & Current Laws Solution of Simultaneous Equations Using Cramer’s Rule Lab Exercise 2 WEEK 4: Maxwell’s Mesh Current Method Nodal Analysis Lab Exercise 3 WEEK 5: Thevenin’s Theorem Norton’s Theorem Lab Exercise 4 WEEK 6: Star-Delta Transformations DC Transients in R-L and R-C Circuits Lab Exercise 5

AC FUNDAMENTALS WEEK 7: Concepts of Frequency, Time Period, and Instantaneous , Average and Maximum Values Sinusoidal and Non-Sinusoidal Waveforms Calculation of Root Mean Square (RMS) Value, Average Value and Form Factor

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Concept of Phase and Phase Difference Lab Exercise 6 Short Test 1 SINGLE-PHASE AC CIRCUITS WEEK 8: Behaviour of R, L and C in AC Circuits Combination of R-L-C Series Circuits Power in AC Circuits Resonance in AC Circuits Lab Exercise 7 THREE-PHASE SYSTEMS WEEK 9: Advantages of Three-Phase Systems Generation of Three-Phase Voltages Relationship of Line and Phase Voltages, and Currents in a Star-connected System Relationship of Line and Phase Voltages and Currents in a Delta-connected System Active Power, Reactive Power and Power Factor Measurement of Power in Three-phase Circuits Lab Exercise 8 SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICES WEEK 10: Semiconductor Materials (N-Type and P-Type) The P-N Junction Semiconductor Diodes (Characteristics, Parameters and Ratings) Zener Diodes (Characteristics, Parameters and Ratings) Zener Diode as Voltage Regulator Zener Diode as Reference Voltage Lab Exercise 9 WEEK 11: Bipolar Junction Transistors (Characteristics, Operations & Applications) Transistors Configurations Transistor as a Switch Field Effect Transistors Metal-Oxide Field Effect Transistors Lab Exercise 10

WEEK 12: Silicon-Controller Rectifier (Characteristics and Applications) DIAC TRIAC Optoelectronic Devices Lab Exercise 11 OPERATIONAL AMPLIFIERS WEEK 13: Operational Amplifier Characteristics Inverting, Non-Inverting and Summing Amplifiers Lab Exercise 12 INTRODUCTION TO DIGITAL ELECTRONICS WEEK 14: Logic Families Logic Gates (Truth Tables & Applications)

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Revision Practical Test Short Test 2

4.0 Assessments

Assessment Type Weight towards

Grade Point Outline of assessment

This assessment relates to the following expected

learning outcomes

Short Test 1 12.5% This will test you on lecture materials from week 1 to week 6 1-4

Short Test 2 12.5% This will test you on lecture materials from week 7 to week 13 3,5-8

Lab Exercises 15%

Weekly lab exercises that will test your ability to implement, test and analyse circuits on breadboard and using NI Multisim

1-9

Practical Test 10% A summative practical assessment of what you have learnt during the lab sessions

1-9

Final Exam 50%

This is a summative assessment that will test your ability to apply the concepts taught over the semester

1-8

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5.1.3 CEB503 Computer Aided Drafting and Modelling Unit code CEB503 Unit title Computer Aided Drafting and Modelling Credit points: 15 Unit Coordinator: Mr.Faijal Ali, contact number 3381044 Ext 1967, consulting students

hours 10am – 12pm on Mondays and Thursdays. Tutor(s) NA Lecture Hours 2hours Workshops NA Small group tutorials: NA Labs: 3 hours per week Self-directed learning You are expected to set aside 6 - 8 hours per week for this course. Prerequisite: NA Recognition of prior learning can be granted if you have recently completed:

Minimum entry requirement

1.0 Unit Description Engineers are expected to design reliable, affordable and sustainable systems and present

conceptual drawings with neat, clear, and understandable detailing. You will need the technical skills in research, design and detailed drawing of engineering projects like roads, airports, railways, buildings, bridges, dams, drainage systems and subdivision scheme plans in civil engineering projects, machines, robots, production equipment, gear boxes, transmission mechanisms, turbines in mechanical engineering projects, electrical circuit, transmission, electronics, transformers in electrical engineering. This unit will enable you to develop your knowledge in 2D and 3D computer aided environments. You will learn to use the computer aided drafting and modelling programs in many different ways and start to develop techniques that improve your speed and accuracy in engineering design projects. The unit provides you with the fundamental knowledge and skills of drawing using AutoCAD software, which is mainly used in a wide range of industries around the world.


1. Apply fundamental engineering drawing knowledge, principles and techniques to a range of engineering designs in Civil, Mechanical and Electrical engineering problems. (WA1: Engineering knowledge).

2. Understand the 2D and 3D options, selects a suitable tool and explains the selection including consideration of the limitation of the tools available. (WA5: Modern tool usage – IoA 1).

3. Apply AutoCAD to well-defined engineering problems, with an awareness of the limitations. (WA5: Modern tool usage – IoA 2).

4. Apply AutoCAD, check the results for validity, identifies and draws conclusions and limitations on those conclusions. (WA5: Modern tool usage – IoA 2).

2.0 Resources

1. Tickoo, S., 2011, AutoCAD 2011 for Engineers and Designers 2. AutoCAD Users Guide (2000), AutoDesk Inc,. 3. Middlebrook, Mark. and Smith, B.E.(2001) AutoCAD 2002 for Dummies, For

Dummies, ISBN 0764508989. 4. AutoCAD Special, Addison – Wes Long, 5. Dix, Mark. And Riley, Paul. (2001). Discovering AutoCAD 2002 (1st Edition), Prentice

Hall, ISBN 0130932973.

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3.0 Unit outline Week 1: Introduction

What is CAD and why do we need it in engineering: Concepts and principles of computer graphics as used in CAD: Concept of Model and Paper space, Units, limits and scale. Shaking hands with the AutoCAD Graphical User Interface. Week 2: Specifying Location The location of a point in real and virtual space: definition of Cartesian and polar coordinate systems, review of absolute and relative coordinate systems: Translation, rotation etc Tutorial exercise Week 3: AutoCAD tools Walkthrough of the AutoCAD toolbar: use of the Draw, Modify and other standard tools, Run through of properties of common AutoCAD objects: How to use the grid and the snap to grid and snap to object tools. Tutorial exercise. Week 4: Key functionalities in AutoCAD Layers and their uses: Creating layers: Working with layers setting and changing colours How to modifying objects by setting or changing their properties: How to fill areas with Hatches or Patterns, Types and Styles of fill. Blocks: Creating and inserting, blocks: applying attributes to a block Week 5: Adding text to AutoCAD drawings How to use the AutoCAD text tools and text properties: Setting style properties: positioning text on the drawing, Inserting Single and multiple lines of text. Assignment -1 Week 6: Dimensioning AutoCAD drawings Review of the rules for dimensioning a drawing: walk through of AutoCAD’s dimensioning tools: Examples of different types of dimensioning and how to setting out dimensions on a drawing Class Test Week 7: Using the plotter Why we need hard copies of drawings: How the plotter works: raster versus vector graphics: Physical setting up a plotter: The concept of a viewport, Scaling the drawing to fit Plotter facilities including use of different pen sizes and types Setting pen colour. Week 8: Introduction to 3D Environment The use of 3D navigation system, sketching some simple to complex 3D solid objects. Week 9: Introduction to 3D The use of wire frame and 3D edit commands. The use of Boolean operation in 3D. Week 10-12: Individual Project-1 Draw a 3- bed room house plan. A complete project will should have: Site and drainage plan, plan, elevations, sections, roof framing plan, roof details, electrical layout plan, foundation plan, foundation details, doors and window details, fence details, electrical wiring, lighting.etc. Draw 3D drawing. Week 13: Draw a large scale engineering system such as subdivision plan, fully assembly machine

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or power distribution system.(project-2) Week 14: Final presentation of project 1-2 and submit complete plan.

4.0 Assessment

Assessment Type


Brief outline of assessment


following unit learning outcomes

Tutorial Exercise/

Assignments

30% Projections, views, Cartesian system, dimenstioning, tolerances, schematics analysis, engineering representations in different disciplines

ULO1

Class Test 30% Use of AutoCAD for engineering design ULO2 Individual

Project 40% Complete house interior and external

design. ULO1, ULO3, ULO4

Attendance (hurdle

requirement)

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5.1.4 MEB502 Engineering Materials Unit code MEB502 Unit title Engineering Material Credit points: 15 Course coordinator: Mr Joji Marau Tutor(s) To be announced Lectures: 3 hours per week Small group tutorials: 1 hour per week Labs: 3 hours per week Self-directed learning: You are expected to spend 3-4 hours per week for this course. Prerequisite: Recognition of prior learning can be granted if you have recently completed:

1. A portfolio of evidence which will be reviewed by the FNU’s Cross-Credit Committee

1.0 Course Description Fundamentals in structure, properties, and mechanical behavior of engineering materials

Structure of materials, chemical composition, phase transformations, corrosion and mechanical properties of metals, ceramics, polymers and related materials. Electrical, thermal, magnetic and optical properties of materials. Materials selection in engineering applications.


1 Analyse, compare and contrast the structure and properties of materials under

various manufacturing conditions (WA1, WA 2) 2 Establish the relationship between specific structure and properties of materials,

failure and reliability in service (WA 2) 3 Examine the mechanical and thermal conditions of manufacturing processes

which shape materials (WA 4) 4 Identify appropriate materials and manufacturing processes for a given product

specification which includes reliability and cost effectiveness (WA4,7)

2.0 Resources Prescribed Text

1. Callister W. Jr. Materials Science and Engineering – An Introduction. 9th Ed. 2014. Wiley

3.0 Course Outline Week 1: Introduction to Engineering Material

Material and Civilization Material and Engineering Structure, Properties and Performance Types of Material Week 2: Atomic Bonding and Coordination Individual Atoms and Ions Molecules Macromolecules ( Polymers) Three-Dimensional Bonding Interatomic Distances

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Week 3: Crystals ( Atomic Orders) Crystalline Phases Cubic Structures Non Cubic Structure Polymorphism Unit Cell Geometry Crystal Directions Crystals Plane X-Ray Diffraction Week 4: Disorder in Solid Phases Imperfection in Crystalline Solids Noncrystalline Material Order and Disorder in Polymers Solid Solution Solid Solution in Ceramic and Metallic compounds Solid Solution in Polymers Week 5: Phase Equilibria Phase Diagram Chemical composition of Equilibrated Phases Quantities of phases in Equilibrated Mixtures Invariant Reaction Selected phase Diagram Week 6: Reaction Rates Deferred Reactions Segregation during solidification Nucleation Atomic Vibration Atomic Diffusion Week 7: Microstructure Sigle phase Materials Phase distribution’ Modification of microstructure Microstructures and Polymers Week 8: Deformation and Fracture Elastic Deformation Plastic Deformation Deformation of Mechanisms Fracture Week 9: Shaping, Strengthening, and Toughening Process Shaping Process Solution Hardening Strain Hardening and Annealing Precipitation hardening Second phase strengthening Heat treatment of steels Hardenability of steels Strong and tough ceramics Week 10: Polymers and Composites Deformation and flow of amorphous Material

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Processing of polymeric Material Polymeric composites Properties of composites Word – A natural composite Week 11: Conduction Materials Charge Carriers Metallic Conductivity Energy Bonds Intrinsic Semiconductors Extrinsic Semiconductors Semiconductor Devices Semiconductor Processing Superconductivity Week 12: Magnetic Properties of Ceramic and Metals Magnetic Materials Magnetic Domains Ceramic Magnets Metallic Magnets Diamagnetism Week 13: Dielectric and Optical Properties of Ceramics and Polymers Dielectric Material Polarization Calculations Polymeric Dielectrics Ceramic Dielectrics Transparent Materials Light Emitting Solids Week 14: Performance of Material in Service Service Performance Corrosion Reaction Corrosion Control Delayed Fracture Performance of Metals at high Temperatures Service performance of polymers Performance of ceramics at high temperatures Radiation damage and recovery

4.0 Assessments

Assessment Type





Assignment 5% Distinguish differences in applications of different engineering materials

ULO2,3

Laboratory 10% Demonstrate and characterise material properties

ULO2

Class Test 25% Apply knowledge of materials to different applications.

UL1-4

Project 10% Apply and verify application of materials ULO1-4 Final Examination

50% Explain theoretical applications of materials ULO1-4

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5.1.5 MEB503 Engineering Mechanics Unit code MEB503 Unit title Engineering Mechanics Credit points: 15 Course coordinator: Mr RajKiran Nanduri Tutor(s) To be announced Lectures: 3 hours per week Small group tutorials: 1 hour per week Labs: 3 hours per week Self-directed learning: You are expected to spend 3-4 hours per week for this course. Prerequisite: Recognition of prior learning can be granted if you have recently completed:

5 A portfolio of evidence which will be reviewed by the FNU’s Cross-Credit Committee

1.0 Course Description This course introduces the concepts of engineering based on forces in equilibrium. Topics

include concentrated forces, distributed forces, forces due to friction, and inertia as they apply to machines, structures, and systems. Upon completion, students should be able to solve problems which require the ability to analyze systems of forces in static equilibrium.


1. Apply the principles of basic engineering mechanics. (WA1 2. Model and analyze static force systems using the principles of equilibrium.

(WA1,2) 3. Calculate the properties of plane cross sections including centroids and area

moments of inertia.(WA2,WA3) 4. Determine the forces in members of pin jointed structures.(WA3) 5. Calculate shear and bending effects in simple beams. (WA3) 6. Calculate the values of static and kinetic frictions between contacting

bodies.(WA3) 7. Determine simple stress and strain in direct and indirect loading

applications.(WA3) 2.0 Resources Prescribed Text

1. Statics and Mechanics of Materials, by William F. Riley, Leroy D. Sturges and Don H. Morris, 2nd Edition,ISBN 0-471-43446-9

3.0 Course Outline Week 1: Basic Static Concepts

Introduction Fundamental Quantities of Mechanics Newton's Laws Mass and weight Units of measurement. Week 2: Scalars and Vectors, Friction What are forces Classification and their Characteristics Scalar Quantities and Vector quantities Resultant of two or more Concurrent Forces Resolution of Forces, Laws of Sine and Cosine

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What is friction Angle of Internal Friction Kinetic and Static Friction. Week 3: Finding Missing Forces by Matrix( Dot & Cross Products) Matrix Inverse by using the Adjoint Method. (Dot & Cross Products) Week 4: Analysis of Beam Reactions by Analytical & Graphical Method Types of supports Types of Beams & Loadings Free-body diagrams Week 5: Determinate & Indeterminate Beams Determination of Determinacy of Beams Calculation of the shear force and bending moment in a statically determinate beams Plotting the shear and moment diagrams. Week 6: Analysis of Internal Forces in a Truss and Cable What is truss Different types of truss Analysis of Internal forces in a truss by joint method, method of section Graphical method (bow's notation) Analysis of internal forces in a cable. Week 7: Torsion of Shaft Multiattribute Analysis Derivation of Torsion Formulas Angle of Twist Power transmitted by the shaft, Hollow and Solid Shaft. Week 8: Center of Gravity and Moment of Inertia Finding center of gravity of regular and irregular figures. Week 9: Stress Normal Shear and bearing stresses Second Moment of Area Radius of gyration and Parallel-Axis theorem Week 10: Stress-Strain Diagram and Poisson's Ratio Stress-Strain Diagrams Strain Measurement Generalized Hooke's Law, Different Concepts in the Stress-Strain Curve Poisson's Ratio (Uniaxial, Biaxial and Triaxial deformations). Week 11: Flexural Bending Stress Bending or flexure stress caused by bending moment expressed by the flexure formula T-beam I-beam and rectangular beam Week 12: Horizontal Shear Stress Horizontal or vertical shear stress Statically moment of area Week 13: Columns Types of Columns

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Euler's Formula Effects of Different End Conditions Axially Loaded and Eccentrically Loaded Columns Combined Flexure Formula. Week 14: Mohr's Circle Computation of stresses analytically and by the use of Mohr's Circle

4.0 Assessments

Assessment Type





Assignment 5% Distinguish differences in applications of different mechanics problems

ULO1,3,5-6

Laboratory 10% Demonstrate and characterise mechanics principles

ULO2-6

Project 10% Apply knowledge of engineering mechanics to different applications.

ULO 1-7

Short Tests 25% Apply and verify application of engineering mechanics

ULO1,3,5-6

Final Examination

50% Explain theoretical applications of engineering mechanics

ULO 1-7

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5.1.6 MTH517 Mathematics for Engineers I Unit code MTH 517 Unit title Mathematics For Engineers I Credit points: 15 Course coordinator: To be announced Tutor(s) To be announced Lectures: 4 hours per week Small group tutorials: 1 hour per week Labs: 1 hour per week Self-directed learning: You are expected to spend 6-8 hours per week for this course. Prerequisite: Form 7 pass Recognition of prior learning can be granted if you have recently completed:

Credit for this unit may be awarded, pending approval by the FNU cross-credit committee, based on previous successful completion of equivalent courses.

1.0 Course Description Engineers are responsible for designing, modelling and analysing solutions to physical

problems from the world around us. Mathematics provides the crucial framework by which we carry out this process. This is the first of a sequence of three courses designed to develop the core mathematical theory necessary in this modelling and solution process. In this course students focus on the theory of single-variable calculus, multi-variable calculus, and vector calculus. Key applications of this theory to the student's area of engineering specialisation are also introduced and students will learn how to model basic physical phenomena mathematically.

1.1 Unit Learning Outcomes On successful completion of this course, you should be able to complete the following:

1. Apply knowledge of single-variable, multi-variable, and vector calculus to solve

basic problems from the student's field of engineering specialization. (WA1 Engineering knowledge)

2. Develop an understanding of how qualitative descriptions of physical engineering problems may be modelled mathematically, starting from first principles and applying justifiable assumptions. (WA2 - IoA 3 Problem analysis)

3. Demonstrate a geometrical understanding of the mathematical theory taught in the course by selecting and applying suitable techniques from calculus to solve physical problems. (WA2 - IoA 4 Problem analysis)

4. Apply MATLAB to implement calculus techniques, solve problems computationally and to investigate the conclusions and limitations of certain mathematical models under various initial conditions. (WA5 – IoA 2 Modern tool usage)


1 MATLAB® R2016a with relevant toolboxes. Prescribed Texts

1. James Stewart, Calculus, Thomson Brooks/Cole, 6th Edition. 2. Erwin Kreyszig, Advanced Engineering Mathematics, Wiley International Edition,

9th Edition. Additional Resources

1. All course information relating to the unit will be posted on Moodle at www.weblearn.fnu.ac.fj.

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2. Students are required to check emails regularly for communication from the lecturer.

3. Dates of the final exam and past exam papers for the unit can be found on the FNU homepage at www.fnu.ac.fj.

3.0 Course Outline Week 1: Single-Variable Differentiation

Derivatives of the elementary functions. Differentiation techniques: chain, product and quotient rule. Applications of optimisation to engineering. Engineering applications: Displacement, velocity and acceleration.

Week 2: Single-Variable Differentiation Implicit differentiation. Applications of implicit differentiation to engineering (related rates). Engineering applications: Kinematic rate of change problems.

Week 3: Single-Variable Integration Anti-derivatives of elementary functions. Substitution and integration by parts. Partial fraction decomposition. Engineering applications: Displacement, velocity and acceleration.

Week 4: Single-Variable Integration Definite integrals. Computing areas. Modelling physical systems via definite integrals. Simpson's rule. Engineering applications: Computing work done in kinematic applications. Assignment 1 (5%) Week 5: Functions of Several Variables Functions of several variables. Partial derivatives. Tangent planes and linear approximations. Engineering applications: Linear approximations and error estimates.

Week 6: Multi-Variable Differentiation The gradient vector. Directional derivatives. Critical points and the second derivative test. Engineering applications: Directional changes in electric potential, temperature, and gradients of surfaces.

Week 7: Multi-Variable Integration Double integrals over rectangles. Double integrals over general regions. Double integrals in polar coordinates. Engineering applications: Centre of mass computations. Class Test 1 (15%)

Week 8: Multi-Variable Integration Triple integrals over boxes. Triple integrals over general regions. Triple integrals in cylindrical coordinates. Triple integrals in spherical coordinates. Engineering applications: Computing the mass of a solid from its density function.

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Computing the total charge of a solid from its charge density function.

Week 9: Vector Geometry Vectors and vector arithmetic. The dot and cross products. Vector projections. Equations of lines and planes. Engineering applications: Electromotive force computations. Resultant force and torque computations. Assignment 2 (5%)

Week 10: Curves and Surfaces Curves and parameterisations. Tangent and normal vectors. Parametric surfaces. Engineering applications: Particle kinematics.

Week 11: Vector Fields Vector fields. Curl and divergence. Conservative vector fields. Engineering applications: Gravitational and (point-charge) electrical fields as conservative vector fields. Modelling wind and water kinematics using vector fields.

Week 12: Vector Calculus Line integrals over vector fields. The fundamental theorem of line integrals. Engineering applications: Computing the work done in moving particles through vector fields representing force.

Week 13: Vector Calculus Surface integrals of vector-valued functions. Engineering applications: Flux computations. Class Test 2 (15%)

Week 14: Generalisations of the Fundamental Theorem of Calculus Green's Theorem. Stokes' Theorem. The Divergence Theorem. Engineering applications: Computation of the flux across the boundary of a solid. Lab Test (10%)

4.0 Assessments

Assessment Type





Class Tests 30% Apply differentiation in engineering problems.

ULO1

Assignments 10% Apply vectors to engineering modelling ULO1 Lab Test 10% Develop theoretical models for engineering

problems using vectors. ULO2, ULO3

Final Exam 50% Demonstrate computational knowledge of engineering solutions.

ULO1, ULO2, ULO3

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5.1.7 MTH518 Mathematics for Engineers II Unit code MTH 518 Unit title Mathematics For Engineers II Credit points: 15 Course coordinator: To be announced Tutor(s) To be announced Lectures: 4 hours per week Small group tutorials: 1 hour per week Labs: 1 hour per week Self-directed learning: You are expected to spend 6-8 hours per week for this course. Prerequisite: Pass In MTH 517 Recognition of prior learning can be granted if you have recently completed:


1.0 Course Description Engineers are responsible for designing, modelling and analysing solutions to physical

problems from the world around us. Mathematics provides the crucial framework by which we carry out this process. This is the second of a sequence of three courses designed to develop the core mathematical theory necessary in this modelling and solution process. In this course students focus on linear algebra, ordinary differential equations, Laplace transforms, and complex numbers. Key applications of this theory to the student's area of engineering specialisation are also introduced and students will learn how to model basic physical phenomena mathematically.


5. Apply knowledge of linear algebra, ordinary differential equations, Laplace

transforms and complex numbers to solve basic problems in the field of engineering. (WA1 Engineering knowledge)

6. Develop an understanding of how qualitative descriptions of physical engineering problems may be modelled mathematically, starting from first principles and applying justifiable assumptions. (WA2 - IoA 3 Problem analysis)

7. Demonstrate an understanding of the geometrical and physical interpretations of the mathematical theory taught in the course by selecting and applying suitable techniques from the theory to solve physical problems. (WA2 - IoA 4 Problem analysis)

8. Apply MATLAB to implement the mathematical techniques taught in the course, solve problems computationally and to investigate the conclusions and limitations of these solutions to evaluate the suitability of a given mathematical model. (WA5 – IoA 2 Modern tool usage)


2 MATLAB® R2016a with relevant toolboxes. Prescribed Texts

3. Erwin Kreyszig, Advanced Engineering Mathematics, Wiley International Edition, 9th Edition.

4. James Stewart, Calculus, Thomson Brooks/Cole, 6th Edition. Additional Resources

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3.0 Course Outline Week 1: Matrices

Vector and matrix arithmetic. Systems of equations. Gaussian elimination. Engineering applications: Kirchhoff's laws in electrical circuits. Resultant forces.

Week 2: Matrices Determinants Inverses Engineering applications: Volumes of trapezoidal prisms. Solving systems of equations.

Week 3: Linear Algebra The vector space Rn. Spanning sets, linear independence and bases. Linear transformations. Matrix representations of linear transformations. Engineering applications: Expressing transformations in alternative coordinate frames.

Week 4: Linear Algebra Rank and nullity. Eigenvectors and eigenvalues. Engineering applications: Stretching of elastic membranes. Assignment 1 (5%) Week 5: ODEs Introduction to ODEs. Modelling physical processes via ODEs. Engineering applications: Modelling RL/RLC circuits. Modelling pendulums. Modelling the deformation of a beam.

Week 6: ODEs Separable ODEs. Exact ODEs and integrating factors. Second-order linear ODEs (homogeneous and non-homogeneous). Engineering applications: Modelling and solving RL/RC circuits. Newton's law of cooling. Modelling and solving mixing problems.

Week 7: Laplace Transforms The Laplace transform. The inverse Laplace transform. The transforms of elementary functions. Linearity and s-shifting. Engineering applications: Modelling RCL circuit responses. Oscillations of a mass-spring system. Class Test 1 (15%)

Week 8: Laplace Transforms The Heaviside function and t-Shifting. Dirac's delta function.

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Engineering applications: Hammer blow responses of mass-spring systems.

Week 9: Laplace Transforms Transforms of derivatives and integrals. Applications to initial value problems. Systems of ODEs. Engineering applications: Damped forced vibrations of mass-spring systems. KVL in electrical networks. Coupled masses. Mixing problems. Assignment 2 (5%)

Week 10: Complex Numbers Complex numbers. Representation in the complex plane (polar form). De Moivre's formula. Finding roots of complex numbers. Complex functions. Engineering applications: Modelling electrostatic fields. Modelling temperature and potential.

Week 11: Complex Functions Analytic functions. Cauchy-Riemann equations. Contour integrals. Engineering applications: Examples of conformal mappings. A first look at Laplace’s equation and harmonic functions. Week 12: Contour Integrals Cauchy's integral theorem. Cauchy's integral formula. Derivatives of analytic functions.

Week 13: Taylor Series and Laurent Series Taylor series. Laurent Series. Class Test 2 (15%) Week 14: Integration by Residues Singularities, zeros and poles. Residues. Integration by residues. Engineering applications: Evaluating improper real integrals. Lab Test (10%)

4.0 Assessments

Assessment Type





Class Tests 30% Apply matrices and Laplace transform in engineering problems.

ULO1

Assignments 10% Apply complex numbers to engineering modelling

ULO2

Lab Test 10% Develop theoretical models for engineering problems using series.

ULO2


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5.1.8 MTH618 Mathematics for Engineers III Unit code MTH618 Unit title Mathematics For Engineers III Credit points: 15 Course coordinator: To be announced Tutor(s) To be announced Lectures: 4 hours per week Small group tutorials: 1 hour per week Labs: 1 hour per week Self-directed learning: You are expected to spend 6-8 hours per week for this course. Prerequisite: Pass In MTH 518 Recognition of prior learning can be granted if you have recently completed:


1.0 Course Description When engineers design structures, they are likely to conduct experiments and tests in

regards to suitability of the land, materials used in construction and the effect of weather. Statistical mathematics is very useful for engineers when analysing the data obtained from the experiments. In addition, engineers are required to understand the importance of waves travelling through a structure such as a bridge or building which can ultimately lead to damage and failure. Partial differential equations are used in this case to understand the propagation of waves through a medium. This course teaches all the necessary techniques of solving partial differential equations and utilising statistical mathematics for analysis of experimental data.


1. Apply knowledge of probability, statistics, optimization and partial differential

equation, engineering fundamentals and an engineering specialization to the solution of complex engineering problems (WA1 Engineering knowledge).

2. Develop from the qualitative description of the problem mathematical models derived from fundamental principles and justifiable assumptions (WA2 - IoA 3 – Problem anlaysis).

3. Select appropriate mathematical techniques and apply these proficiently in determining a solution to the problem (WA2 - IoA 4 – Problem anlaysis).

4. Apply MATLAB to determine solutions to mathematical problems and to investigate the conclusions and limitations of certain mathematical models under various initial conditions (WA5 – IoA 2 – Modern tool usage).


1. MATLAB® R2016a with relevant toolboxes. Prescribed Text

1. Erwin Kreyszig, Advanced Engineering Mathematics, Wiley International Edition, 9th Edition.

Reference Texts

1. James Stewart, Calculus, Thomson Brooks/Cole, 6th Edition. 2. Anton, Bivens, Davis, Calculus: Early Transcendentals, 9th edition, Anton

Textbooks; 3. Mary Attenborough, Mathematics for Electrical Engineering and Computing;

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4. Wolfgang Ertel, Advanced Mathematics for Engineers, Hochscule Ravensburg-Weingarten.

Additional Resources




3.0 Course Outline Week 1: Probability And Mathematical Statistics

Data representation, average Experiments, outcomes, events, probability Electrical Applications: Experimental designs and sampling methods when testing electrical circuits and components Mechanical Applications: Experimental designs and sampling methods when testing reliability and error of machines Civil Applications: Experimental designs and sampling methods when testing materials used for construction Week 2: Probability And Mathematical Statistics Random variables, probability distributions Mean and variance of a distribution Binomial and Poisson distributions Electrical Applications: Mean & variance for electrical parameters, improvement of power system reliability Mechanical Applications: Mean and variance for physical parameters, determine the probability of failure for machine parts, quality assurance Civil Applications: Mean & variance for physical parameters, use of Poisson distribution in highway traffic Week 3: Probability And Mathematical Statistics Hypergeometric distributions Normal distributions Electrical Applications: Optimum detection of signals Mechanical Applications: Finding probability of dependent trials Civil Applications: Finding probability of dependent trials Assignment 1 (5%) Week 4: Probability And Mathematical Statistics Confidence intervals Linear regression Curve fitting Correlation Electrical Applications: Performance of electrical components demonstrates the superiority and inferiority of the model Mechanical Applications: Determining the superiority and inferiority of the machine parts Civil Applications: Demonstrating the superiority and inferiority of the architectural model Week 5: Optimisation Methods Lagrange interpolation Newton’s divided difference interpolation Equal spacing: newton’s forward and backward difference formula Electrical Applications: Optimizing situations in terms of limited resources. Mechanical Applications: Optimizing situations in terms of limited resources.

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Civil Applications: Optimizing situations in terms of limited resources. Week 6: Optimisation Methods Unconstrained optimisation Spline interpolation Electrical Applications: Optimizing limited resources in electrical engineering Mechanical Applications: Optimizing limited resources when utilising machines and obtaining maximum productivity Civil Applications: Optimizing limited resources available in constructing structures and obtain maximum productivity Class Test 1 (10%) Week 7: Optimisation Methods Linear programming Electrical Applications: Optimizing limited resources in electrical engineering Mechanical Applications: Optimizing limited resources when utilising machine and obtaining maximum productivity Civil Applications: Optimizing limited resources available in constructing structures and obtain maximum productivity Lab Test 1 (5%) Week 8: Fourier Analysis And Partial Differential Equations Fourier series of arbitrary period Even and odd functions. Half-range expansions Electrical Applications: Half-wave rectifier, wave equation Mechanical Applications: Heat equation, vibrations, wave equation Civil Applications: Heat equation Week 9: Fourier Analysis And Partial Differential Equations Forced oscillations Sturm-Liouville problems Orthogonal functions Orthogonal series Generalised Fourier series Electrical Applications: Electrical analog of the system. Bessel functions Mechanical Applications: System dynamics, harmonic oscillations. Forced oscillation under a non-sinusoidal periodic driving force Civil Applications: Forced oscillation under a non-sinusoidal periodic driving force Class Test 2 (10%) Week 10: Fourier Analysis And Partial Differential Equations Fourier integrals Fourier cosine and since transforms Fourier transforms. Discrete and fast Fourier transforms Electrical Applications: Signal analysis. Mechanical Applications: Solving heat equations Civil Applications: Solving heat equations Assignment 2 (5%) Week 11: Fourier Analysis And Partial Differential Equations Modelling: Vibrating string. Wave equation Solution by separating variables D’Lambert solution of the Wave Equation. Method of characteristics Electrical Applications: Vibrations of electrical components in appliances. Mechanical Applications: Vibration in machines and appliances. Quality assurance. Civil Applications: Vibrations in structures. Quality assurance.

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Week 12: Fourier Analysis And Partial Differential Equations Modelling heat flow from a body in space Derivation of the heat equation Heat Equation: Solution by Fourier series Steady two-dimensional heat problems Dirichlet problem Electrical Applications: Effect and spread of heat in electrical components. Mechanical Applications: Effect and spread of heat in machines. Civil Applications: Effect and spread of heat in buildings. Week 13: Fourier Analysis And Partial Differential Equations Heat Equation: Modelling very long bars Solution of the above by Fourier integrals and transforms Electrical Applications: Effect and spread of heat in electrical components. Mechanical Applications: Effect and spread of heat in train tracks and outdoor machinery Civil Applications: Effect and spread of heat in bridges Class Test 3 (10%) Week 14: Fourier Analysis And Partial Differential Equations Review of Laplace transforms Table of Laplace transforms Solution of PDEs by the Laplace transform Electrical Applications: RLC circuits Mechanical Applications: Free and forced oscillations of parts Civil Applications: Mixing problem involving many tanks Lab Test 2 (5%)

4.0 Assessments

Assessment Type





Class Tests 30% Apply statistics in engineering problems. ULO1 Assignments 10% Apply differential equations to engineering

modelling ULO2

Lab Test 10% Develop theoretical models for engineering problems using statistical analysis.

ULO2


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5.1.9 MTH620 Mathematics for Engineers IV Unit code MTH620 Unit title Mathematics For Engineers IV Credit points: 15 Course coordinator: To be announced Tutor(s) To be announced Lectures: 4 hours per week Small group tutorials: 1 hour per week Labs: 1 hour per week Self-directed learning: You are expected to spend 6-8 hours per week for this course. Prerequisite: Pass In MTH618 Recognition of prior learning can be granted if you have recently completed:


1.0 Course Description When engineers design a system, they are likely to analyse and predict the behaviours

of the system. This is a bridging unit to allow graduates of Diploma in Engineering programmes to articulate to Year 3 of the BE (Hons) programme. This unit will introduce you a range of mathematical problems arising in the modellings of engineering problems. This course covers differentiation, integration, vector calculus, linear algebra, complex analysis, optimization and Fourier analysis to prepare you for future learning in relation to problem solving, decision–making, and technical competence. You must pass this unit to be eligible for articulation.


5. Apply knowledge of mathematics, engineering fundamentals and an engineering

specialization to the solution of complex engineering problems (WA1 Engineering knowledge).

6. Develop from the qualitative description of the problem mathematical models derived from fundamental principles and justifiable assumptions (WA2 - IoA 3 – Problem anlaysis).

7. Select appropriate mathematical techniques and apply these proficiently in determining a solution to the problem (WA2 - IoA 4 – Problem anlaysis).

8. Apply MATLAB to determine solutions to mathematical problems and to investigate the conclusions and limitations of certain mathematical models under various initial conditions (WA5 – IoA 2 – Modern tool usage).


3 MATLAB® R2016a with relevant toolboxes. Prescribed Text

5. James Stewart, Calculus, Thomson Brooks/Cole, 6th Edition. 6. Erwin Kreyszig, Advanced Engineering Mathematics, Wiley International Edition,

9th Edition. Reference Texts

1. Anton, Bivens, Davis, Calculus: Early Transcendentals, 9th edition, Anton Textbooks;

2. Mary Attenborough, Mathematics for Electrical Engineering and Computing;

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3. Wolfgang Ertel, Advanced Mathematics for Engineers, Hochscule Ravensburg-Weingarten.

Additional Resources




3.0 Course Outline Week 1: Differentiations and Integrations

Review of Differentiations and Integrations Modelling Physical Systems via Definite Integrals Simpson's Rule Engineering applications: Displacement, velocity, acceleration, computing work done in kinematic applications Week 2: Vector Geometry Curves and Parameterisations Tangent and Normal Vectors Modelling Particle Kinematics Engineering applications: Particle kinematics. Week 3: Vector Geometry The Gradient Vector Directional Derivatives Lagrangian Multipliers and Their Applications to Engineering Problems Optimisation Engineering applications: Directional changes in electric potential, temperature, and gradients of surfaces. Week 4: Vector Calculus Vector Fields Curl and Divergence Conservative Vector Fields Line Integrals of Vector-Valued Functions Fundamental Theorem of Line Integrals Engineering applications: Gravitational and (point-charge) electrical fields as conservative vector fields. Modelling wind and water kinematics using vector fields Assignment 1 (5%)

Week 5: Generalisations of the Fundamental Theorem of Calculus Green's Theorem Stokes' Theorem The Divergence Theorem Engineering applications: Computation of the flux across the boundary of a solid. Week 6: Multi-Variable Integration Double Integrals over Rectangles and General Regions Triple Integrals over Boxes and General Regions Triple Integrals in Cylindrical Coordinates Triple Integrals in Spherical Coordinates Applications of Triple Integrals to Problems from Engineering Engineering applications: Computing the mass of a solid from its density function. Computing the total charge of a solid from its charge density function

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Week 7: Linear Algebra The Vector Space Rn Spanning Sets, Linear Independence and Bases Linear Transformations Matrix Representations of Linear Transformations Rank and Nullity Electrical Applications: Expressing Transformations in Alternative Coordinate Frames Mechanical Applications: Expressing Transformations in Alternative Coordinate Frames Civil Applications: Expressing Transformations in Alternative Coordinate Frames Class Test 1 (15%) Week 8: Complex Functions Analytic Functions Cauchy-Riemann Equations Engineering applications: Modelling electrostatic fields. Modelling temperature and potential. Week 9: Contour Integrals Contour Integrals Cauchy's Integral Theorem Cauchy's Integral Formula Derivatives of Analytic Functions Electrical Applications: Applications to Electrostatic Potential Mechanical Applications: Applications to Heat and Fluid Flow Civil Applications: Applications to Heat and Fluid Flow Week 10: Taylor Series and Laurent Series Taylor Series Laurent Series Singularities, Zeros and Poles Residues Integration by Residues Electrical Applications: Applications to Electrostatic Potential Mechanical Applications: Applications to Heat and Fluid Flow Civil Applications: Applications to Heat and Fluid Flow Assignment 2(5%) Week 11: Probability And Mathematical Statistics Hypergeometric distributions Normal distributions Correlation Electrical Applications: Optimum detection of signals Mechanical Applications: Finding probability of dependent trials Civil Applications: Finding probability of dependent trials Week 12: Optimisation Methods Linear programming Electrical Applications: Optimizing limited resources in electrical engineering Mechanical Applications: Optimizing limited resources when utilising machine and obtaining maximum productivity Civil Applications: Optimizing limited resources available in constructing structures and obtain maximum productivity Week 13: Fourier Analysis And Partial Differential Equations Review of Fourier integrals Fourier transforms. Discrete and fast Fourier transforms

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Electrical Applications: Signal analysis Mechanical Applications: Solving heat equations Civil Applications: Solving heat equations Class Test 2 (15%) Week 14: Fourier Analysis And Partial Differential Equations Modelling heat flow from a body in space Derivation of the heat equation Heat Equation: Solution by Fourier series Steady two-dimensional heat problems Dirichlet problem Electrical Applications: Effect and spread of heat in electrical components Mechanical Applications: Effect and spread of heat in machines Civil Applications: Effect and spread of heat in buildings Lab Test 1 (10%)

4.0 Assessments

Assessment Type





Class tests 30% Two short tests to be performed under strict supervision, with allocated time of one hour to respond.

ULO1,ULO2, ULO3

Assignments 10% Two assignments are required to be done. Each will test knowledge and skills gained through lecture, tutorial and laboratory classes.

ULO1,ULO2, ULO3,ULO4

Lab test 10% One laboratory test to be performed under strict supervision, with allocated time of 60 minutes to respond.

ULO3 ,ULO4

Final Exam 50% A comprehensive assessment based on mathematical modelling and engineering application taught during the semester. Performed under strict supervision, with 3 hours to respond.

ULO1,ULO2, ULO3,ULO4

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5.1.10 PEB601 Design Project 1 Unit code PEB601 Unit title Design Project I Credit points: 15 Course coordinator: Mr Usaia Tagi Tutor(s) To be announced Lectures: 3 hours per week Small group tutorials: 1 hour per week Labs: 3 hours per week Self-directed learning: You are expected to spend additional 3-4 hours per week for this

unit. Prerequisite: Recognition of prior learning can be granted if you have recently completed:

A portfolio of evidence which will be reviewed by the FNU’s Cross-Credit Committee

1.0 Course Description This unit introduces the practice of engineering design. You will complete a system design

proposal on a given complex engineering problem that exposes you to the conceptualization, analysis, synthesis, testing, and documentation of an engineering system. You will need to consider design issues such as modularity, testability, reliability, and economy. You will apply the engineering principles that you learn in other units in the program to analyse your engineering design and to develop testing procedures to validate your system. You will use laboratory instruments and prototyping facilities to develop hands-on skills to demonstrate viability of your proposed engineering solution. In your design, you will need to show how you comply with legislative and professional ethics requirement. The given complex engineering problem will involve engineering design from all three engineering disciplines (civil, mechanical and electrical engineering). You are required to form teams across all three disciplines and contribute to the system design accordingly. Examples of complex engineering problems include mass commuting system between Suva and Nadi, off shore wind farm, distributed hydro scheme, geothermal power system, emergency flood control, unified water supply system. The course is project based learning supported by lectures and tutorials to strengthen your knowledge in the engineering design process. You will be assessed on the unit learning outcomes through a number of assessments individually and in groups.

1.1 Unit Learning Outcomes (ULOs) On successful completion of this course, students should be able to:

1. Apply knowledge of mathematics, natural science, engineering fundamentals and your engineering specialization (civil, mechanical or electrical) to the solution of a given complex engineering problems (WA1 Engineering knowledge).

2. Identify, formulate, research literature and analyse the given complex engineering problem reaching substantiated conclusions (WA2 – Problem anlaysis) a. Identifies all relevant constraints and requirements and formulates an

accurate description of the problem (WA2 - Problem analysis – IoA 1) b. Gathers engineering knowledge from the open literature and discerns the

most relevant to the problem (WA2 – Problem anlaysis – IoA 2) 3. Design solutions for the given complex engineering problem and design systems,

components or processes that meet specified needs with appropriate consideration for public health and safety, cultural, societal, and environmental considerations (WA3 - Design/development of solutions) a. Evaluates the feasibility of several possible solutions in all relevant contexts

which, as appropriate to the problem, may include: technical, suitability for implementation, economic, aesthetic, ethical, health and safety, societal,

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environmental and cultural (WA3 – Design/development of solutions – IoA 5) b. Applies modern design theories and methodologies to develop/design

possible solutions (WA3 - Design/development of solutions – IoA 5) 4. Apply reasoning informed by contextual knowledge to assess societal, health,

safety, legal and cultural issues and the consequent responsibilities relevant to professional engineering practice and solutions to the given complex engineering problem (WA6 - The engineer and society) a. Evaluates the impacts of any relevant legislation or regulations to the

proposed solutions and justifies relevant steps to be taken to ensure compliance (WA6 - The engineer and society – IoA 2)

b. Identifies risks, develops and evaluates risk management strategies to minimise the likelihood of significant consequences (such as injury or loss of life, major environmental damage, or significant economic loss) occurring in the event of failure, unusual or unexpected circumstances affecting performance of the solutions (WA6 - The engineer and society – IoA 3)

c. Identifies the relevant steps to be undertaken to address cultural or community concerns (WA6 - The engineer and society – IoA 4)

d. Identifies hazards and justifies relevant strategies and systems to reasonably assure public health and safety (including as appropriate to the discipline, safety in construction/fabrication, operation, maintenance, deconstruction/disposal, failing-safe and occupational health and safety) (WA6 - The engineer and society – IoA 5)

5. Understand and evaluate the sustainability and impact of professional engineering work in the solution of the given complex engineering problem in societal and environmental contexts (WA7 - Environment and sustainability) a. Identifies both direct and indirect and short and long term impacts (including

through Fiji's legal obligations) on people and the environment (WA7 - Environment and sustainability – IoA 1)

b. Identifies and justifies specific actions required for environmental protection in the event of failure (WA7 - Environment and sustainability – IoA 2)

6. Apply ethical principles and commit to professional ethics and responsibilities and norms of engineering practice (WA8 – Ethics) a. Demonstrates an understanding of the moral responsibilities of a professional

engineer including: the need to self-manage in an orderly and ethical manner, to balance the wider public interest with the interests of employers and clients, and to uphold standards in the engineering profession (WA8 – Ethics – IoA 1)

b. Identifies and justifies ethical courses of action when confronted with complex situations that might arise in the work of a professional engineer (WA8 - Ethics – IoA 2)

7. Function effectively as an individual, and as a member or leader in diverse teams and in multi-disciplinary settings (WA9 - Individual and team work) a. Manages own activities with honesty and integrity and in an orderly manner to

meet deadlines (WA9 - Individual and team work – IoA 1) b. Contributes constructively to team decision making, earns the trust and

confidence of other team members (WA9 - Individual and team work – IoA 2) 8. Communicate effectively on complex engineering activities with the engineering

community and with society at large, such as being able to comprehend and write effective reports and design documentation, make effective presentations, and give and receive clear instructions (WA10 – Communication) a. Presents a range of written reports and other documentation relevant to the

engineering discipline that convey information effectively to both technical and non-technical audiences. (WA10 – Communication – IoA 1)

b. Presents work verbally in a clear and articulate manner, using visual aids appropriately in a range of contexts (WA10 - Communication – IoA 2)

c. Comprehends and responds appropriately to written and verbal instructions and appropriately instructs or briefs others in group exercises (WA10 -

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Communication – IoA 3) d. Produces engineering specifications or design documentation that satisfy the

requirements of the design brief (WA10 - Communication – IoA 4)


1. Clive L. Dyme and Patrick Little. Engineering Design. John Wiley & Sons, Inc.

3.0 Course Outline Week 1: Engineering Design

Introduction Defining engineering design Managing engineering design Illustrative example Week 2: Design Process How design process unfolds Model of design process Methods and means of design process Managing the design process Week 3: Understanding the clients problem Objective trees Constraints Some examples Week 4: Managing the Design process Managing design activity Project management tools Work breakdown structures Linear responsibility charts Schedules and other time management tools Gantt Chart Week 5: Budgets Keeping track of the money, cash flow Tools for monitoring and controlling Week 6: Financial asssessment Return on Investment Payback, net present value Week 7: Specifications Functional specification Performance specification Metrics Illustrative examples Week 8: Finding Answers to Design Problem Design space Morphological charts Selecting the best alternative Prototypes, models and proofs of concept Some examples Week 9: Managing the design process Task management

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Scheduling Weighted objective methods Week 10: Economics Social and Environment Issues in Design Economic imperatives in design Project evaluation and benefit-cost anlysis Design for human uses Design ergonomics Week 11: Managing Risk and Hazard Risk management framework HAZOP System safety Week 12: Risk assessment Causal Networks Fault tree analysis Event tree analysis Week 13: Reporting the Outcome Project report writing Oral presentations Design drawing specifications Final report preparation Project post-audit Week 14: Ethics in Design Ethics Different codes of ethics Is it Ok to be working on this project

4.0 Assessments

Assessment Type Weight towards

Grade Point Outline of Assessments

This assessment relates to the following unit learning outcomes

Assignment 1 10% Report on understanding of client problems and interpretation of system requirements

ULO1, ULO2, ULO8

Assignment 2 20% Engineering design brief for the given problem

ULO3, ULO4, ULO7, ULO8

Project 40% Presentation and report of full engineering specification of proposed system, performance specification, compliance with regulatory and environmental requirements, testing and validation of system

ULO3, ULO4, ULO5, ULO6, ULO7, ULO8

Final Examination 30% Engineering design process, Risk assessment, ethics and design principles

ULO1, ULO4, ULO5

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5.1.11 PEB701 Design Project 2 Unit code PEB701 Unit title Design Project 2 Credit points: 15 Course coordinator: Mr. Vishal Charan Tutor(s) To be announced Lectures: N/A Small group tutorials: N/A Labs: 4 hours per week Self-directed learning: You are expected to spend 6-8 hours per week for this course. Prerequisite: PEB601 Design Project 1 Recognition of prior learning can be granted if you have recently completed:

Evidence of relevant work experience, will require an FNU review of a portfolio of evidence

1.0 Course Description This course provides you with the opportunity to carry out a real engineering project

involving students from different disciplines to design and build an engineering system. The success of the project depends largely on your own initiative and working closely with your team members to develop innovative solutions. The project requires the construction of a system that can be demonstrated to required performance levels. You will be assessed at various stages of design throughout the course. The design project will include the selection, analysis, design, construction and testing of ‘hardware’ and ‘software’ so that the components and parts can be operated as one integrated system. Depending on the design of your system, in some cases this will also involve the manufacture of components, sourcing of functional parts, writing computer software and developing procedure to control system’s hardware. The specified engineering system will involve engineering design and build from multiple engineering disciplines, i.e. at least two disicplines in your team. Team members are required to contribute to the system design accordingly. Examples of specified engineering system include a remote controlled opening bridge, hydro system in small river, power supply to isolated villages, modular house construction system. The course is project based learning supported by lectures and tutorials to strengthen your knowledge in the engineering system development. You will be assessed on the unit learning outcomes through a number of assessments individually and in groups.


1. Identify, formulate, research literature and analyse the given complex engineering

problem reaching substantiated conclusions (WA2 – Problem anlaysis) a. Define clearly the objectives and the specification for the project. (WA2 –

Problem analysis – IoA 3) 2. Design solutions for the given complex engineering problem and design systems,

components or processes that meet specified needs with appropriate consideration for public health and safety, cultural, societal, and environmental considerations (WA3 - Design/development of solutions)

a. Design, prototype, test and modify project designs. (WA3 – Design/development of solutions – IoA7 and IoA8)

3. Conduct investigations of complex problems using research-based knowledge (WK8) and research methods including design of experiments, analysis and interpretation of data, and synthesis of information to provide valid conclusions (WA4 – Investigation)

a. Investigate the theoretical and practical possibilities for the project through research. (WA4 – Investigation – IoA1, IoA2, IoA3)

4. Create, select and apply appropriate techniques, resources, and modern engineering

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and IT tools, including prediction and modelling, to complex engineering problems, with an understanding of the limitations (WA5 – Modern tool usage)

a. Produce well designed drawings and diagrams using CAD packages to document hardware that is constructed. (WA5 – Modern tool usage – IoA2)

5. Apply reasoning informed by contextual knowledge to assess societal, health, safety, legal and cultural issues and the consequent responsibilities relevant to professional engineering practice and solutions to the given complex engineering problem (WA6 - The engineer and society)

a. Devise safe methods of working so that risks are effectively managed. (WA6 – The engineer and society – IoA3)

6. Communicate effectively on complex engineering activities with the engineering community and with society at large, such as being able to comprehend and write effective reports and design documentation, make effective presentations, and give and receive clear instructions (WA10 – Communication)

a. Present a project orally, using various presentation aids and defend your design decisions. (WA10 – Communication – IoA2)

b. Write a professional quality report which gives a comprehensive description of how the project specifications are met, and reference all the information used. (WA10 – Communication – IoA2)

c. Demonstrate the functionality of your project to the industry showing clearly how it is used and its features. (WA10 Communication – IoA3)

7. Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of engineering management principles and economic decision-making and apply these to one’s own work, as a member or leader in a team, to manage projects and in multidisciplinary environments (WA11 – Project management and finance)

a. Assess the impact to environment, sustainability and energy usage in producing a realistic budget and material list for the project. (WA11 – Project management and finance – IoA1)

b. Estimates the capital and on-going costs of engineering work (WA11 – Project management and finance – IoA5)


1. There is no prescribed textbook for this course. Reference Text

1. The reference text will vary depending on the project. This will be provided by the project supervisors.

Software 1. Relevant engineering analysis package 2. Relevant simulation package 3. Relevant CAD software

3.0 Course Outline Design Stage 1: Project Selection and Planning (Weeks 1-3)

In this stage you will select a project from a list published by the unit coordinator. Each project in the list will have a supervisor. You will also be required to, together with your supervisor, develop a project proposal in the format given by the unit coordinator. The project proposal will contain the objectives of the project, the specifications of the project and a realistic budget which includes the material list for completion of the project. You can choose materials considering the energy usage, environment and sustainability. Your proposal will also include the project plan, work flow and timeframe in the form of a Gantt chart.

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Week 1 Select Project and Supervisor. This must be finalized at the end of week 1. Week 2 Work with supervisor to come up with the proposal which includes the budget Week 3 Work with supervisor to come up with the proposal which includes the budget Project Proposal (10%) Design Stage 2: Design and Simulation / System Modelling (Weeks 4-6) In this stage you will be required to design the engineering system including civil, mechanical and electrical designs for integration into the system that you are going to build and demonstrate, according to the system requirements. Your group is required to come up with system’s design in the form of concepts of operation, function diagrams, component hierarchy, flowcharts, structure diagrams, etc. At this stage you are not required to implement your components or subsystems; but use an analysis system or a simulation package to simulate your system model’s performance. You will also be required to show calculations done to arrive at the design solution. You are also required to use a CAD package to produce the design including drawings, schematic diagram, artwork, etc. In your design, you need to provide detailed cost analysis, optimality and sustainability. The design and simulation done at this stage should be documented in the form of a progressive report which will later be part of the final report. The progressive report will be assessed. Week 4 Design and simulation / system design Week 5 Design and simulation / system design Week 6 Design and simulation / system design Progress Report (15%) Design Stage 3: System design presentation (Week 7) In this stage of the design project you will have an opportunity to present orally what you have done in design stages 1 and 2 to the experts in the college as well as from industry and get their feedback. You can use appropriate visual aids such as PowerPoint slides and simulations to support explanation of project outcomes so far and to justify your design. You will also be required to answer questions that may come from the experts and your peers. Week 7 System design presentation (10%) Design Stage 4: Prototype Construction / Development / Progress Report and Milestone Review (Weeks 8-10)

In this stage you are to proceed with implementation of your designs. You may be

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required to manufacture components, construct sturctures, assemble mechanical and electrical hardware, develop software on microcontrollers, etc. At all times, you are required to engage in safe working practices in the workshops, laboratories, test fields.. The constructions done at this stage should be documented in the form of a progress report and milestone review which will later be part of the final report. The progress report and milestone review will be assessed.

Week 8 Prototype construction / development Week 9 Prototype construction / development Week 10 Prototype construction / development Progress Report and Milestone Review (15%) Design Stage 5: Testing and Demonstration (Weeks 11-13) In this stage you are required to start testing your hardware/software as a working prototype. You will be required to select and use test tools and equipment and demonstrate testing procedures. You are required to comply with civl, mechanical and electrical regulations application to the design and build of the prototype system to the mains supply. If the project does not work according to specifications in the scheduled demonstration time, you will be given one week extension to re-work your system. Week 11 Prototype construction / development Week 12 Prototype construction / development Week 13 Prototype construction / development Prototype/Hardware/Product Demonstration (10%) Design Stage 6: Comprehensive Report (Week 14) The final report will be in the format specified by the course coordinator. The final report will give a comprehensive description of how the project specifications are met. It will include all the progress reports at various design stages. This report will include all the design calculations, block diagrams, schematic diagrams, component design, artworks, functional diagrams, flowcharts, software, bill of materials, and references to information used in the project. You will also need to include a reflective journal of your experience in this project. Week 14 Final Report (15%)

4.0 Assessments

Assessment Type


Outlime of assessments This assessment relates

to the following unit learning outcomes

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Design Stage 1

10% Report on project proposal, needs analysis and project planning

ULO1

Design Stage 2

30% Report on system design, system (mathematical) modelling, simulation analysis, cost estimation, project control and management

ULO2, ULO3, ULO4, ULO5

Design Stage 3

10% Oral presentation of the key features and innovative system design. Seek approval to build.

ULO6, ULO7

Design Stage 4

15% Prototype Construction / Development / Progress Report and Milestone Review

ULO5

Design Stage 5

15% Testing and Demonstration ULO5, ULO6, ULO7

Design Stage 6

20% Comprehensive Report ULO7

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5.1.12 PEB702 Engineering and Society Unit code PEB702 Unit title Engineering & Society Credit points: 15 Course coordinator: TBA Tutor(s) TBA Lectures: 2 hours per week Small group tutorials: 2 hours per week Labs: n/a Self-directed learning: You are expected to spend 6-8 hours per week for this unit. Prerequisite: Recognition of prior learning can be granted if you have recently completed:

Diploma in Electrical Engineering Minimum 10 years relevant work experience

1.0 Course Description The purpose of this unit is to give students an appreciation of the role and

responsibilities of engineers in society. The unit covers many people related issues working in complex engineering systems such as safety, risk and financial feasibility. The effect of cultural and community preferences to engineering development will be explored in case studies. This unit draws upone the principles and practice of community services such as water and energy supplies, waste management and how to apply this knowledge to a wide range of engineering situations. It also provides an awareness of the structures and functions of engineering organizations and their operations and control from a managerial and financial perspective. Students will also have a notion of the economics overview and a notion on optimisation. There shall be an awareness of professional and ethical considerations in the practice of engineering. The unit shall provide the students the impact of technology on society and on the development of moral and ethical values. Contemporary environmental, biological, legal and other issues created by new technologies shall be very much a part of the content and case studies.


1. Apply reasoning informed by contextual knowledge to assess societal, health, safety,

legal and cultural issues and the consequent responsibilities relevant to professional engineering practice and solutions to the given complex engineering problem (WA6 - The engineer and society) Identifies the responsibilities of a professional engineer generally, and

demonstrates an awareness of the issues associated with international engineering practice and global operating contexts

Identifies hazards and justifies relevant strategies and systems to reasonably assure public health and safety (including as appropriate to the discipline, safety in construction/fabrication, operation, maintenance, deconstruction/disposal, failing-safe and occupational health and safety)

Apply relevant standards to matters of national and global concerns 2. Apply ethical principles and commit to professional ethics and responsibilities and

norms of engineering practice (WA8 – Ethics) Demonstrates professional ethics and responsibilities in engineering projects and

team work. Recognizes, defines and appreciates the organizational, legal, ethical and

behavioral constraints on management decisions. 3. Communicate effectively on complex engineering activities with the engineering

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community and with society at large, such as being able to comprehend and write effective reports and design documentation, make effective presentations, and give and receive clear instructions (WA10 – Communication) Comprehends and responds appropriately to written and verbal instructions and

appropriately instructs or briefs others in group exercises Undertake analytical studies for an engineering tasks and projects and presents

a report. 4. Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of engineering management principles

and economic decision-making and apply these to one’s own work, as a member or leader in a team, to manage projects and in multidisciplinary environments (WA11 – Project management and finance) Selects and applies relevant project management techniques to the planning and

execution of future work Understands the issues of leadership, delegation, motivation, team building,

productivity, industrial relations to typical engineering organizations. Estimates the capital and on-going costs of engineering work


1. Microsoft Word. Excel, PowerPoint Prescribed Text

1. Babcock D.L. & Morse L. C. Managing Engineering and Technology. 3rd Edition. Prentice Hall.

Reference Text

1. Heizer, J & Render, B. Operations Management. 6th Edition. Prentice Hall 2. Laws of Fiji on Tort & Environment 3. Relevant Journals

3.0 Course Outline Week 1: Engineering Ethics

1. Senses of 'Engineering Ethics' - variety of moral issues - types of inquiry - moral dilemmas – moral autonomy -Kohlberg's Theory -Giligan's Theory - consensus and controversy – professions and professionalism – professional

2. Ideals and virtues - theories about right action - self-interest-customs and religion - uses of ethical theories

Week 2: Engineering Ethics (cont/.)

1. Collegiality and loyalty - respect for authority - collective bargaining - confidentiality

2. Conflicts of interest -occupational crime - professional rights - employee rights – Intellectual Property Rights (IPR)-discrimination.

Week 3: Engineer’s Responsibility for Society

1. Safety and risk - assessment of safety and risk - risk benefit analysis-reducing risk-the three mile island and ChernobyI case studies.

2. Risks to society and the role of engineers in control & risk management, system safety

3. Environmental impact of engineering projects to the society 4. The effect of different cultures on engineering development

Week 4: Engineer’s Responsibility for Society (cont/.)

1. Feasibility studies for engineering projects; Analytical techniques, - decision factors, cost benefit analysis, linear programming, simulation, probability decision theory.

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2. Engineering as experimentation - engineers as responsible experimenters - codes of ethics-a balanced outlook on law-the challenger case study

3. Sustainability issues and approaches to design sustainability into the engineering solution.

Week 5: Management of work.

1. History of management theory, management model; Definition, objective functions and effectiveness of organizations.

2. Management Theory – Taylor, Scientific management, Weber, Fayol Classical management, Hawthorne, Barnard, Mayo, Industrial psychology. Behavioural theory.

3. Types of Business Organisation, Forms, Planning - Organising - Designing effective organisations – Coordination

4. Centralisation & decentralize; organizational relationship – vertical, lateral & informal. Communication and delegation;

5. Managing conflict and Change. Week 6: Functions of Management

1. Management structures, organizational structures for engineering organizations, leadership; Planning, Organizing, staffing, leading, control, objectives & tasks, professional ethics & Responsibilities;

2. Decision: types of decision, decision making, Decision tables and trees, process, delegation, effectiveness.

3. Human Resource Development - Motivating individuals and workgroups - Leadership for Managerial

4. Supervision, Staffing – JD, evaluation, enrichment, succession plan, performance indicators.

5. Recruitment, Interview, induction & orientation. 6. Effectiveness - Team working and Creativity - Managerial Communication;

Personal Management – Time 7. Management - Stores Management - Career Planning. 8. Motivation, team building, productivity, industrial relations,

Week 7: Engineering Management Applications

1. Planning – types. Corporate Plan & strategic plan; budget estimate/plan; Sales 2. Production & financial economics & finance, 3. Financial Management: financial statements; balance sheets; income statement;

cash flow statement; equity; retained earnings Week 8: Engineering community services

1. Case studies of utility systems such as water supply, waste management, power, gas/fuel distribution

2. Engineering implications in community services. Week 9: Engineering Economics

1. Introduction - Demand and Revenue Analysis - Demand Forecasting - Production Analysis - Cost and Supply

2. Analysis, Price and output Determination - Investment Analysis - Plant Location 3. Economic Optimization

Week 10: System Sustainability

1. Engineering design and sustainability, climate change 2. Society expectation 3. Engineering developments in isolated communities

Week 11: Laws & Engineering

1. Engineering standards: national and international standards

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2. Rationale for developing engineering standards 3. Compliance to Engineering Standards

Week 12: Laws & Engineering (cont/.)

1. Tort; ISO compliance 2. OHS Compliance

Week 13: Comtemporary Management & Global issues

1. Multinational corporations - environmental ethics-computer ethics-weapons development-engineers as

2. managers-consulting engineers-engineers as expert witnesses and advisors-moral leadership-sample code of conduct.

Week 14: Comtemporary Management & Global issues (cont/.)

1. Managing World Economic Change - The global environment - Multinational Strategies

2. Economic Cycles and Director Investment - Change and Organisation Development

4.0 Assessments

Assessment Type





Assignment 1 25% Report of a study of improvement in utility system (e.g. water, electricity, transport) of a residential area in terms of societal, health, safety, legal and cultural issues. Identify the consequent responsibilities relevant to professional engineering practice and solutions of the utility system

ULO1

Assignment 2 25% Report of a case study of ethical principles, engineering standards and identify professional ethics and responsibilities in the case.

ULO2

Assignment 3 20% Written and verbal instructions to users, services and community. Effectiveness of communication will be assessed by measuring the responses on instructions or explanatory briefs to others in group exercises

ULO3

Final Exam 30% Financial management techniques and practices.

ULO1, ULO2, ULO4

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5.1.13 PEB801 Capstone Design Project 1 Unit code PEB801 Unit title Capstone Design Project 1 Credit points: 15 Course Coordinator: TBA Tutor(s) TBA Lecture: 2 hours per week Workshops: 0 hours per week Tutorial: 0 hours per week Small group tutorials: Every student is expected to work individually under an assigned

supervisor Labs/R&D project: 4 hours per week Self-directed learning 10 - 12 hours per week Prerequisite: PEB 701, Design Project 2 Recognition of prior learning can be granted if you have recently completed:


1.0 Course Description In Capstone Design Project 1, you will complete the first part of a capstone design project

that you are subsequently be expected to complete in the next semester. The project involves the investigation of an engineering problem related to your discipline. During this course you will plan your project, conduct a critical review of relevant published material known as a “literature review” and undertake sufficient work to produce initial findings to support further investigation in developing the design of the engineering system. You will be introduced to key research and development process through lectures and coursework on research methods and design reviews. The project work will require significant research/investigation and reflection. It will also include attention to aspects such as engineering analysis, design, testing and programming.

The capstone design project presents an opportunity to integrate relevant knowledge and skills from preceding and concurrent courses in your program. Each student/student team will have a different, approved design objective and is expected to produce a report of professional standard. You will perform your project work with a high degree of independence and take ownership of that project.

This capstone design project activity is undertaken in conjunction with industry or in a simulated engineering work environment, thereby contributing to your experience of Work Integrated Learning (WIL). You will be supervised by an internal School supervisor (academic) but you may also have an external supervisor (such as an industry-based practitioner).


On completion of this course you should be able to:

1. Apply knowledge of mathematics, natural science, engineering fundamentals and your engineering specialization (civil, mechanical or electrical) to the solution of a given complex engineering problem (WA1 Engineering knowledge).

2. Identify, formulate, research literature and analyse the given complex engineering problem reaching substantiated conclusions (WA2 – Problem anlaysis)

3. Design solutions for the given complex engineering problem and design systems, components or processes that meet specified needs with appropriate consideration for public health and safety, cultural, societal, and environmental considerations (WA3 - Design/development of solutions)

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4. Conduct investigations of complex problems using research-based knowledge (WK8) and research methods including design of experiments, analysis and interpretation of data, and synthesis of information to provide valid conclusions (WA4 – Investigation)

5. Create, select and apply appropriate techniques, resources, and modern engineering and IT tools, including prediction and modelling, to complex engineering problems, with an understanding of the limitations (WA5 – Modern tool usage)

6. Apply reasoning informed by contextual knowledge to assess societal, health, safety, legal and cultural issues and the consequent responsibilities relevant to professional engineering practice and solutions to the given complex engineering problem (WA6 - The engineer and society)

7. Understand and evaluate the sustainability and impact of professional engineering work in the solution of the given complex engineering problem in societal and environmental contexts (WA7 - Environment and sustainability)

8. Apply ethical principles and commit to professional ethics and responsibilities and norms of engineering practice (WA8 – Ethics)

9. Function effectively as an individual, and as a member or leader in diverse teams and in multi-disciplinary settings (WA9 - Individual and team work)

10. Communicate effectively on complex engineering activities with the engineering community and with society at large, such as being able to comprehend and write effective reports and design documentation, make effective presentations, and give and receive clear instructions (WA10 – Communication)

11. Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of engineering management principles and economic decision-making and apply these to one’s own work, as a member or leader in a team, to manage projects and in multidisciplinary environments (WA11 – Project management and finance)

12. Recognise the need for, and have the preparation and ability to engage in independent and life-long learning in the broadest context of technological change. (WA12 – Lifelong learning)

2.0 Resources

1. Use of professional level resources such as well written text books and journal articles in the subject area

2. Useful external web links 3. Relevant web links from FNU intranet pages 4. Laboratory manuals and standards provided by the supervisor 5. Industry based reports and standards

3.0 Course outline

Week 1 to 4: Research methods, Literature survey, Submission of Draft proposal with objectives Week 5 to 9: Gathering of information on analytical tools and fabrication of test facility and instrumentation

Week 10 to 12: Preparation of report consisting of detailed literature survey, objectives, research approach and method of analysis.

Week 13 and 14: Submission of poster and Oral Presentation of progress to-date.

4.0 Assessment

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Assessment Type





Project synopsis and expression of interest

15% Liaise with an academic staff as supervisor and produce a project synopsis (maximum two pages) expressing project rationale and intention.

ULO1, ULO3, ULO5

Review of most significant publications and preparation of Research Draft Proposal along with detailed literature

35% Review publications in the project area of interest and develop a draft project proposal indicating: background of project, literature review, research gap, research objectives, engineering design, and project plan.

ULO2, ULO4, ULO5, ULO7, ULO8

One page poster 20% Display the concept, support, principles and project plan on one page for exhibition

ULO6, ULO9, ULO10

Mid year progress report

20% Provide a detail account of the project progress so far.

ULO11, ULO12

Presentation 10% A 10 minutes presentation plus 5 minutes questions and answers.

ULO10

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5.1.14 PEB802 Capstone Design Project 2 Unit code PEB802 Unit title Capstone Design Project 2 Credit points: 30 Course Coordinator: TBA Tutor(s) TBA Lecture: 2 hours per week Workshops: 0 hours per week Tutorial: 0 hours per week Small group tutorials: Every student is expected to work individually under an assigned

supervisor Labs/R&D project: 8 hours per week Self-directed learning 20 - 24 hours per week Prerequisite: PEB 801, Capstone Design Project 1 Recognition of prior learning can be granted if you have recently completed:



This course comprises the second part of a capstone design project that you as a new graduate might be expected to undertake investigating a research topic relevant to the chosen discipline and designing an engineering solution for the given problem. You already have completed planning and initial work in Capstone Design Project 1. During Capstone Design Project 2, you will undertake sufficient work to produce the design and if applicable prototype of the engineering system which addresses the engineering problem identified in Capstone Design Project 1. The project work will require significant research/investigation, design and reflection. It will also include aspects such as engineering analysis, design, testing and programming if applicable. Your given engineering problem will give you an opportunity to integrate relevant knowledge, skills and their application acquired during other courses within your program. You will apply these knowledge to the investigation of an engineering solution and produce a design to address the problem. You will also need to write a report at honours degree level and at acceptable professional standard. This Capstone Design Project activity is undertaken in conjunction with industry or simulates a real engineering work environment, thereby contributing to your experience of Work Integrated Learning. You will be supervised by an internal School supervisor (academic) but you may also have an external supervisor (such as an industry-based practitioner). You will be expected to perform your project work with a high degree of independence and to take ownership of the project. You will be required to present your project outcomes to a public audience with participants from academia and industry. You will need to defend your findings in this presentation.


The learning activities revolve around advancing the project that was defined in Engineering R and D Project I. You will consult regularly with your supervisor and work to an agreed schedule. You will produce a draft report and following feedback produce a final report. You will present and defend your work orally.

On successful completion of this course you will be able to:

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2. Apply knowledge of mathematics, natural science, engineering fundamentals and your engineering specialization (civil, mechanical or electrical) to the solution of a given complex engineering problems (WA1 Engineering knowledge). Describe the problem analysis based on the mathematical, physical or

computational models. 3. Identify, formulate, research literature and analyse the given complex engineering

problem reaching substantiated conclusions (WA2 – Problem anlaysis) Identify the objectives and requirements that is required for the design project

through the open literature. 4. Design solutions for the given complex engineering problem and design systems,

components or processes that meet specified needs with appropriate consideration for public health and safety, cultural, societal, and environmental considerations (WA3 - Design/development of solutions)

5. Conduct investigations of complex problems using research-based knowledge (WK8) and research methods including design of experiments, analysis and interpretation of data, and synthesis of information to provide valid conclusions (WA4 – Investigation) Apply required analysis tools proficiently to prepare the model/solution/design

6. Create, select and apply appropriate techniques, resources, and modern engineering and IT tools, including prediction and modelling, to complex engineering problems, with an understanding of the limitations (WA5 – Modern tool usage) Identify the range of tools available and selects one or more suitable tools for the

analysis or design of engineering system. 7. Apply reasoning informed by contextual knowledge to assess societal, health, safety,

legal and cultural issues and the consequent responsibilities relevant to professional engineering practice and solutions to the given complex engineering problem (WA6 - The engineer and society)

8. Understand and evaluate the sustainability and impact of professional engineering work in the solution of the given complex engineering problem in societal and environmental contexts (WA7 - Environment and sustainability) Understand life-cycle analysis to determine the sustainability of the outcomes

9. Apply ethical principles and commit to professional ethics and responsibilities and norms of engineering practice (WA8 – Ethics)

10. Function effectively as an individual, and as a member or leader in diverse teams and in multi-disciplinary settings (WA9 - Individual and team work) Contribute to team and earns the trust and confidence of other team members

11. Communicate effectively on complex engineering activities with the engineering community and with society at large, such as being able to comprehend and write effective reports and design documentation, make effective presentations, and give and receive clear instructions (WA10 – Communication) Prepare and present an effective, detailed and systematic research draft report

containing literature, objectives and research approach 12. Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of engineering management principles

and economic decision-making and apply these to one’s own work, as a member or leader in a team, to manage projects and in multidisciplinary environments (WA11 – Project management and finance) Learn how to manage project activities effectively Select and apply relevant project management techniques to the planning of the

research work in order to complete it successfully 13. Recognise the need for, and have the preparation and ability to engage in

independent and life-long learning in the broadest context of technological change. (WA12 – Lifelong learning) Understand independent learning practice.

2.0 Resources

1. Use of professional level resources such as well written text books and journal

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articles in the subject area 2. Useful external web links 3. Relevant web links from FNU intranet pages 4. Laboratory manuals and standards provided by the supervisor 5. Industry based reports and standards

3.0 Course outline

Week 1 to 8: Continuing from the end of Engineering R and D Project I, Further Literature survey, Conducting research: analytical, laboratory and field testing, industrial design

Week 9 to 13: Analysis of results Discussion of results Submission of final detailed report containing abstract, introduction of topic, literature survey, research approach: experimental/field/analytical/industrial, results and discussion, concluding remarks, scope of future research and references. Week 14: Final Assessment-Oral Presentation of outcomes of an Engineering R and D Project

4.0 Assessment

Assessment Type





Progress Assessment 1

15% Progress report on initial detail system design

ULO1, ULO2, ULO3

Progress Assessment 2

15% Progress report on detail system design and analysis

ULO4, ULO5

Engineering Design Report

50% Complete thesis capturing all aspects of the capstone design project and future research.

ULO2, ULO3, ULO4, ULO5, ULO6, ULO7, ULO8, ULO9,

ULO10, ULO12 Project Presentation

20% Public presentation to academia and industry representatives

ULO10, ULO11

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5.1.15 CSC510 C++ Programming for Engineers Unit code CSC510 Unit title C++ Programming for Engineers Credit points: 15 Course coordinator: To be announced Tutor(s) To be announced Lectures: 2 hours per week Small group tutorials: Not applicable Labs: 4 hour per week Self-directed learning: You are expected to spend 6-8 hours per week for this course. Prerequisite: Form 7 (Year 13) Pass Recognition of prior learning can be granted if you have recently completed:


1.0 Course Description When engineers design and develop engineering applications, they are likely to

encounter a range of complex engineering problems that are not simple to solve, analyse, design or simulate. This course will teach you how engineers can tackle these problems using C++ computer programming. This course is designed to teach the basic concepts of computer science, structured programming and object oriented programming. A basic explanation of how a computer is built and runs is given. Details of the syntax of the C++ programming language, including common keywords and operators are taught. Loops, arrays, and functions are covered in depth. String manipulation functions and reading and writing to files are explained and implemented. The course also covers the fundamentals of structured programming, functional programming, and object-oriented programming design. Sorting algorithms and recursions are strongly emphasized. There are extensive accompanying labs which include many engineering-related applications and practical examples.


Engineering knowledge

1. Apply knowledge of computing and engineering fundamentals to the solution of complex engineering problems (WA1 Engineering knowledge).

2. Problem analysis Develop from the qualitative description of the problem computational models derived from fundamental principles and justifiable assumptions. (WA2 - IoA 3 – Problem anlaysis).

3. Select appropriate programming techniques and apply these proficiently in determining a solution to the problem (WA2 - IoA 4 – Problem anlaysis).

Modern tool usage 4. Apply the C++ programming language to determine solutions to engineering

problems (WA5 – IoA 2 – Modern tool usage).


1. C++ programming language. Prescribed text

1. Y. Daniel Liang, Introduction to Programming with C++, 2nd Edition, Prentice Hall Pearson.

Reference texts

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1. Larry Nyhoff, Programming in C++ for Engineering and Science, 1st Edition, CRC press;Vic Broquard, C++ for Computer Science and Engineering, 4th Edition, Broquard e-book.

Additional resources



Dates of the final exam and past exam papers for the unit can be found on the FNU homepage at www.fnu.ac.fj.

3.0 Course Outline Week 1: Introduction To C++ Programming

Computer And Its Hardware Components Operating Systems History And Development Cycle Of C++ Language An Introductory C++ Program Week 2: Elementary Programming Identifiers And Their Rules Variables Assignment Statements And Assignment Expressions Reading Input And Displaying Output (Console Input And Console Output) Named Constants Data Types And Operations: Numeric And Character Type Conversions Data Types: Declaration Of Variables And Constants, int, float, long, double, char Performing Arithmetic: Addition, Subtraction, Multiplication, Division, Modulus Programming Style And Documentation Programming Errors Debugging Applications: Computing The Value Of Functions Relating To Engineering. For Example, Velocity, Acceleration And Force Week 3: Selections Flow Control Sequential, Selection And Repetitive Statements Relational And Equality Operators Boolean Variables One-Way If, If … Else Structures Nested If Structure Switch Statement Formatting Output Applications: Conversions Of Number Systems, Including Binary To Decimal And Vice Versa Week 4: Loops The While Loop The Do While Loop The For Loop Nested Loops Break And Continue Applications: Finding The Greatest Common Divisor, Predicating The Future, Monte Carlo Simulation. Compute Factorials, And Fibonacci Numbers Assignment 1 (5%)

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Week 5: Functions Defining A Function Calling A Function Void Functions Passing Arguments Modularising Code Overloading Functions Function Prototypes Reuse Of Functions By Different Programs Week 6: Functions Separating Function Headers From Implementation Maths Functions Character Functions Passing Arguments By Values Passing Arguments By References Constant Reference Parameters Recursion Applications: Generating Random Characters, Computing Mean And Standard Deviation, Problems Solving Using Recursion, And Recursion vs Iteration Week 7: Functions Local, Global, And Static Local Variables Inline Functions Default Arguments Function Abstraction And Stepwise Refinement Applications: Solving Quadratic Equations, Solving System Of Linear Equations, Computing Area Of Triangle, Circle, Sphere, Cylinder, And A Regular Polygon, Approximating The Square Root, Geometric Applications Class Test 1 (10%) Week 8: Arrays Array Basic Passing Arrays To Functions Returning Arrays From Functions Searching Arrays Sorting Arrays C-Strings Applications: Averaging An Array, Finding The Smallest Element, Finding The Index Of Smallest Element, Computing Deviation, Assigning Grades, Timing Execution And Sorting Problems Mini Project (10%) Week 9: Arrays Introduction And Declaring Two-Dimensional Arrays Processing Two-Dimensional Arrays Passing Two-Dimensional Arrays To Functions Multidimensional Arrays Applications: Declare And Create A Matrix, Summing All The Elements In A Matrix; Summing The Major Diagonal In A Matrix, Adding And Multiplying Two Matrices, And Finding Inverse Of A Square Matrix Week 10: Pointers Pointers Basics Using Constant With Pointers Arrays And Pointers

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Passing Arguments By Reference With Pointers Returning Pointers From Functions Assignment 2 (5%) Week 11: Objects And Classes Defining Classes For Objects Constructors Constructing And Using Objects Separating Declaration From Implementation Preventing Multiple Declarations Week 12: Objects And Classes Inline Functions In Classes Data Field Encapsulation The Scope Variables Class Abstract And Encapsulation Applications: The Time Class, The Quadratic Equation Class Lab Test (10%) Week 13: Class Design The String Class Passing Objects To Functions Array Of Objects Instance And Static Members Constant Member Functions Object Composition Software Life Cycle Class Design Guidelines Class Test 2 (10%) Week 14: Memory Management Dynamic Memory Allocation Creating And Accessing Dynamic Objects The ‘This’ Pointer Destructor Copy Constructors Customising Copy Constructors Applications: The Circle 2d Class, The Rectangle 2d Class

4.0 Assessments

Assessment Type





Class tests 20% Two short tests to be performed under strict supervision, with allocated time of one hour to respond.

UL01, ULO2,ULO3

Assignments 10% Two assignments are required to be done. Each will test knowledge and skills gained through lecture, tutorial and laboratory classes.

UL01, ULO2,ULO3,ULO4

Lab test 10% One laboratory test to be performed under strict supervision, with allocated time of 60 minutes to respond.

UL01, ULO2,ULO3,ULO4

Mini project 10% Report and presentation on the detail project

design and analysis. UL01,

ULO2,ULO3,ULO4

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Final exam 50% A comprehensive assessment based on C++

programming and engineering application taught during the semester. Performed under strict supervision, with 3 hours to respond.

UL01, ULO2,ULO3

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