E410F Syllabus Civil Eng

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BEng (Hons) Civil Engineering - E410 (Under Review)

1. Aim

The aim of the degree programme is to provide students with a sound knowledge and understanding of

the subject of Civil Engineering and the potential to practise in a range of contexts, with an

awareness of their responsibilities to society and the environment. Graduates should be capable of

becoming a professional civil engineer in governmental, industrial and commercial organisations

worldwide, follow a postgraduate route or apply the skills they have learnt in a range of other

careers.

2. Objectives

The programme has been designed to enable students to

solve civil engineering problems in practice by applying fundamental knowledge of mathematics,

science, and engineering and by using modern engineering techniques, skills and tools,

particularly recognising the role that computers play in engineering;

identify, formulate and solve civil engineering problems, particularly the planning, design,

construction and operation of systems, components or processes that meet specified

performance, cost, time, safety and quality needs and objectives;

obtain a broad education necessary to understand the impact of civil engineering solutions in a

global, societal and environmental context consistent with the principles of sustainable

development;

design and conduct experiments and to analyse and interpret data within the various civil

engineering disciplines;

function and communicate effectively both individually and within multidisciplinary teams;

obtain a solid understanding of professional and ethical responsibility and a recognition of the

need for and ability to engage in lifelong learning; and

experience an academic environment that facilitates and encourages learning and retention.

3. General Entry Requirements

As per General Entry Requirements for admission to the University for Undergraduate Degrees.

4. Programme Requirements

Credit in Chemistry at SC/ ‘O’ Level.

2 GCE ‘A’ Level Passes in Mathematics and one of the following subjects: Physics, Physical

Science, Engineering Science, Physics with Chemistry, Design & Technology (Technology).

5. Minimum Requirements for Degree Award

For the award of the degree, the following should be met:

Successful completion of 145 credits as per the programme structure;

1. Satisfactory attendance to industry seminars organised by the department;

2. Satisfactory completion of modules assessed through coursework only;

3. Satisfactory completion of industrial placements.

4. Satisfactory performance in each of the Exit Level Outcomes (ELOs) specified against modules in

the module specification sheets.


To complete the programme of studies, students are required to perform satisfactorily in the following 10

ELOs.

1. ELO1: Problem Solving

2. ELO2: Application of scientific and engineering knowledge

3. ELO3: Engineering Design

4. ELO4: Investigations, experiments and data analysis

5. ELO5: Engineering methods, skills and tools, including Information Technology

6. ELO6: Professional and technical communication

7. ELO7: Impact of Engineering activity

8. ELO8: Individual, team and multidisciplinary working

9. ELO9: Independent learning ability

10. ELO10: Engineering Professionalism

Students will be allowed to proceed to Level 3 subject to having a CPA of

45.0 at the end of level 2.

Exit Points

A student whose registration is on the point of being terminated, as a result of having her/his CPA <

40.0 at the end of an academic year and who has already repeated one year of study.

Minimum Requirements for Diploma Award

Students who have a CPA of less than 45.0 at the end of level 2 shall be required to repeat the entire

academic year or exit with a Diploma in Civil Engineering provided the following conditions are met:

Modules Credits

Engineering core (as per section

10)

60

Diploma Project 6

TOTAL 66

The Diploma project would normally be lab based, of 8 weeks duration, for an input of at least 90 hours.

6. Programme Duration

Normal (Years) Maximum (Years)

BEng (Hons) Degree: 4 7

7. Credits per Year (subject to Regulation 5 above)

Minimum: 6 credits

Maximum: 48 credits

Yearly modules and Semester Modules assessed jointly to be registered for only at the start of the

module, at the beginning of the academic year.


8. Assessment

The assessment mode for each module will be based on one or a combination of the following:

Examination

Assignments

Mini projects

Practicals

Presentations

Attendance to seminars

The overall assessment mode for each module is given in the detailed programme structure.

Assessment will be based on a written examination 3-hour duration for modules carrying 4 - 6

credits and on continuous assessment done during the year. The continuous assessment will count for

30 - 40% of the overall percentage mark of the module(s). In addition to Practicals (P) and Tutorials

(T), there will be a component of Mini Projects (MP) and oral presentations.

An overall total of 40% for combined assessment and written examination components would be

required to pass the module, without minimum thresholds within the individual continuous assessment

and written examination.

Special examinations (e.g. class tests) will be arranged at the end of semester 1 or semester 2 for

exchange students who have registered only for one semester. In case of yearly modules, credits will be

assigned on a pro-rata basis.

Pre-requisite (PR): A student will be allowed to follow module y of which module x is a pre- requisite (PR) provided s/he has passed in module x.

9. Modules of Special Nature

A student can take a maximum of 9 credits of Self-Study Subjects and Independent Study, subject to

approval of the Department.


10. List of Modules – BEng (Hons) Civil Engineering

CORE

MODULES

Code

Module Name

Hrs/Wk

Credits

L+T/P/MP

CIVE 1006Y(1) Building Construction & CAD 1+2 4

CIVE 1007Y(1) Professional Communication 1+2 4

CIVE 1008Y(1) Civil Engineering Materials and Concrete Technology 2+2 6

CIVE 1009Y(1) Structural Analysis I 2+2 6

CIVE 1010Y(1) Surveying 2+2 6

CIVE 1011Y(1) Mathematics for Civil Engineers 2+2 6

CIVE 1000

CIVE1020Y

Vacation Training – (Electrical Installations, Mechanical

workshop)

Industry Seminar

-

-

0

0

CIVE 2011Y(3) Fluid Mechanics 2+2 6

CIVE 2012Y(3) Environmental Engineering 2+2 6

CIVE 2013Y(3) Geotechnical Engineering I 2+2 6

CIVE 2014Y(3) Highway and Traffic Engineering (PR-CIVE1010Y) 2+2 6

CIVE 2015Y(3) Structural Analysis II (PR-CIVE1009Y) 2+2 6

CIVE 2016Y(3) Structural Design I (PR-CIVE1008Y) 2+2 6

CIVE2020Y Industry Seminar - 0

CIVE 3000 Industrial Training (12 weeks – end of Semester 2 - Level 3) - 0

CIVE 3010Y(5) Statistics 2+2 3

CIVE 3011Y(5) Civil Engineering Management 1 2+2 6

CIVE 3012Y(5)

CIVE 3013Y(5)

Water Resources & Wastewater Engineering (PR-

CIVE2012Y)

Geotechnical Engineering II (PR-CIVE2013Y)

2+2

2+2

6

6

CIVE 3014Y(5) Advanced Structural Analysis & Design 1(PR-CIVE2015Y) 2+2 6

CIVE 3015Y(5) Design Project (PR-CIVE2016Y) 0+6 6

CIVE 3016Y(5) Numerical Methods 2+2 6

CIVE 4000Y(5) Degree Project - 12

CIVE 4030Y(5) Advanced Structural Analysis & Design II (PR-CIVE3014Y) 2+2 6

CIVE 4031Y(5) Civil Engineering Management II (PR-CIVE3011Y) 2+2 6

ENGG 4101(5) Engineers in Society 2+0 2


ELECTIVES

Group A

CIVE 4032Y(5) Urban Planning & Environmental Management tools 2+2 6

CIVE 4033Y(5) Geographical Information Systems & Traffic Engineering

(PR-CIVE 2014Y)

2+2 6

Group B

CIVE 4034Y(5) Building Services & Integrated Infrastructural Development 2+2 6

CIVE 4035Y(5) Hydraulics & Coastal Engineering (PR-CIVE2011Y) 2+2 6

11. List of Modules – Diploma in Civil Engineering

CORE MODULES

Code Module Name Hrs/Wk

L+T/P/MP Credits

CIVE 1006Y(1) Building Construction & CAD 1+2 4


CIVE 1008 Y(1)Civil Engineering Materials and Concrete Technology 2+2 6



And ANY OF THE FOLLOWING ADDING TO AT LEAST 60 CREDITS

CIVE 1000 Vacation Training – (Electrical Installations, Mechanical - 0

workshop)


CIVE 2011Y(3) Fluid Mechanics 2+2 6



CIVE 2014Y(3) Highway and Traffic Engineering (PR-CIVE1010Y) 2+2 6

CIVE 2015Y(3) Structural Analysis II (PR-CIVE1009Y) 2+2 6

CIVE 2016Y(3) Structural Design I (PR-CIVE1008Y) 2+2 6

AND

CIVE 2000D(3) Diploma Project - 6


12. Programme Plan - BEng (Hons) Civil Engineering

YEAR 1

Code Module Name PR

(Pre-Req)

Hrs/Wk

L+T/P/MP Credits

CORE

Building Construction & CAD

1+2

4 CIVE 1006Y(1)


CIVE 1008Y(1) Civil Engineering Materials and Concrete

Technology

2+2 6




CIVE 1000 Vacation Training – (Electrical Installation, - 0 Mechanical workshop)

CIVE 1020Y Industry Seminar - 0

TOTAL CREDITS 32

YEAR 2

Code Module Name PR

(Pre-Req)

Hrs/Wk

L+T/P/MP Credits

CORE

Fluid Mechanics

2+2

6 CIVE 2011Y(1)



CIVE 2014Y(3) Highway and Traffic Engineering CIVE 1010Y 2+2 6

CIVE 2015Y(3) Structural Analysis II CIVE1009Y 2+2 6

CIVE 2016Y(3) Structural Design I CIVE1008Y 2+2 6

CIVE 2020Y Industry Seminar - 0

TOTAL CREDITS 36

YEAR 3

Code Module Name PR

(Pre-Req)

Hrs/Wk

L+T/P/MP Credits

CORE

Statistics for Civil Engineers

2+2

3 CIVE 3010(5) Statistics for Civil Engineers 2+2 3

CIVE 3011Y(5) Civil Engineering Management I 2+2 6

CIVE 3012Y(5) Water Resources & Wastewater Engineering CIVE2012Y 2+2 6 CIVE 3013Y(5) Geotechnical Engineering II CIVE2013Y 2+2 6

CIVE 3014Y(5) Advanced Structural Analysis & Design I CIVE2015Y 2+2 6

CIVE 3015Y(5) Design Project CIVE2016Y 0+6 6

CIVE 3016Y Numerical Methods 2+2 6

CIVE 3000 Industrial Training

(end of Semester 2 – 12 weeks)

- 0

TOTAL CREDITS 39


YEAR 4

Code Module Name PR

(Pre-Req)

Hrs/Wk

L+T/P/MP Credits

CORE

CIVE 4000Y(5) Degree Project CIVE1007Y - 12

CIVE 4030Y(5) Advanced Structural Analysis & Design II CIVE3014Y 2+2 6

CIVE 4031Y(5) Civil Engineering Management II CIVE3011Y 2+2 6

ENGG 4101(5) Engineers in Society 2+0 2

ELECTIVES

And Two Level 4 Electives CHOOSE EITHER GROUP A OR GROUP B

GROUP A

CIVE4032Y(5)

Urban Planning & Environmental

Management tools

2+2

6

CIVE4033Y(5) GIS & Traffic Engineering CIVE2014Y 2+2 6

GROUP B

CIVE4034Y(5) Building Services & Integrated

Infrastructural Development 2+2 6

CIVE4035Y(5) Hydraulics & Coastal Engineering CIVE2011Y 2+2 6

TOTAL CREDITS

26 credits +

2 electives

13. Outline Syllabus

This outline syllabus is not prescriptive and is intended to serve as a guide only.

CIVE 1006Y(1) – (1+2)-BUILDING CONSTRUCTION & CAD Forces exerted by different types of loads (axial, shear, seismic) on engineering structures.

Building Delivery Process, Introduction to concept of building loads including seismic loads,

Frame & Load Bearing Structures, Typical Architectural & Structural details, Foundation types,

soil bearing capacity, excavation, ground beams, Brief Analysis of Architectural and Structural

Plans, Setting Out, Types of Walls, Stairs-types and rules for construction, Openings-types &

relative advantages & requirements with regards to health, Overview of Building services, Roofs-

types and drainage, Finishes-external & internal, Steel and Wooden construction -materials and

components, Principles of Sustainable Buildings

Computer aided drafting in Building and Civil engineering; Introduction to Autocad; Manipulating

of CAD drawing; Basic drawing and editing command; Precision drawing and making changes

in drawing; Advanced Editing commands; Annotating drawing and working effectively with

Autocad.


CIVE 1007Y(1) – (1+2)-PROFESSIONAL COMMUNICATION The Writing Process; Letters and Memorandums; Résumés (Critical Thinking & Synthesis of

Technical Articles); Technical & Laboratory Reports; Presentation of Tables, Charts, Histograms

in reports; Oral Presentations; non-verbal communication; modes of speech delivery and

presentation aids: speeches, perception and listening skills, Referencing, plagiarism & ethics in

written and oral communication;

Introduction to Computer hardware; Operating Systems & File Management; drivers and basic

configuration of external devices Introduction to Microsoft Office package (Word, Excel and

PowerPoint); Data manipulation in a spreadsheet; Introductory programming techniques;

Introduction to networking and data communication: file sharing, internet; use of computers for

data acquisition and control.

Reports writing - Talks – Industry Seminar (CIVE1020Y)

CIVE1008Y(1) – (2+2) - CIVIL ENGINEERING MATERIALS AND CONCRETE

TECHNOLOGY Structure of the atom, bonding, metallic structure -chemistry : lattice structure.

Steel, its properties and use: Aluminium, its properties and uses: Timber, its properties and

uses: Glass, its properties and uses: Masonry in civil engineering and uses: Polymers, types

and use as building materials. Introduction to sustainability and materials- includes types and

applications of sustainable solutions and materials.

Portland Cement: Manufacture, Composition and Hydration: Other Cements: Classification,

Modified PC, non-Portland cements: Aggregates: Admixtures and water: Fresh Concrete and

Curing: Hardened concrete: Strength, testing and variation: Durability of Concrete.

CIVE1009Y(1) – (2+2) – STRUCTURAL ANALYSIS I Moments; stress-strain relationships compressive, tensile and shear strength; 2D stresses and

strains.

Section properties. Direct stress due to external forces and change in temperature, direct stress

in composite material. Bending stress, bending stress in composite material. Torsion.

Forces and moments. Types of structure. Equilibrium of structures. Types of loading, beams

and supports. Statically determinate structures. Bending moments and shear forces. Importance

of triangular configuration of members. Analysis of statically determinate pin-jointed frames.

Struts. Calculation of deflections for simple structures using Moment area, Double integration

method and Macaulay’s method.

CIVE 1010Y(1)-(2+2) - SURVEYING Electrical parameters; Measuring instruments of electrical parameters.

Principles of Surveying. Control and Detailed Survey. Adjustments. Aerial Photography.

Theory of Errors and Survey Adjustments. Control Surveys. Optical and Electronic Distance

Measurement.

CIVE1011Y(1)-(2+2) – MATHEMATICS FOR CIVIL ENGINEERS

Calculus of one and several variables. Polar coordinates. Hyperbolic functions. Limits. Ordinary

differential equations. Matrix Algebra: Matrices and determinants. Solution of linear systems of

equations. Eigenvalues and eigenvectors. Infinite Series: Comparison test and Ratio test for non-

negative series. Vector Algebra: Scalar and vector products, triple products. Vector Analysis:


Gradient, divergence and curl. Line and multiple integrals.

Identify the operational features of computer program and their use in engineering computations:

Perform linear algebra and matrix operations and their application to solve Civil Engineering

problems: Create user-defined functions in Excel and MATLAB

CIVE 1000 – VACATION TRAINING Electrical Installation; Mechanical workshop

CIVE 1020Y - INDUSTRY SEMINAR Regular seminars each of 1.5 hours duration will be organised by the Department. The list of

seminars will be advertised at the beginning of each academic year. These seminars are a platform

for students to interact with practicing engineers and professionals on topics either related to their

field of study or of a general nature pertinent to engineering. The objective of this module is to

provide an opportunity for students to interact with practicing engineering and professionals with a

view to appreciate the challenges facing engineers and the engineering sector. As part of the

programme, it is mandatory for each student to attend a minimum of 15 seminars over the

duration of their study, for which they will be graded I or S for Incomplete or Satisfactory

completion respectively.

The seminars will also serve to provide materials for assignments to be given and assessed in

CIVE1007Y.

CIVE 2000D(3) - DIPLOMA PROJECT Student will work on a project under the guidance of a supervisor and will be trained to develop

skills in the collection, evaluation and presentation of information.

CIVE 2011Y(1)-(2+2) - FLUID MECHANICS Principles of Energy conservation; momentum; continuity; stability and floating; Fluid

pressure;; Frictional forces

Properties of Fluids. Hydrostatics. Stability of floating bodies. Basic Law of Continuous Media.

Continuity. Introduction to Thermodynamics. Energy and Momentum Principles and Applications.

Pipe Flow. Dimensional Analysis. Hydrodynamics.

Boundary Layer Theory. Steady Uniform and Non-Uniform Open Channel Flow.

CIVE 2012(Y) – (2+2)-ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING Physical properties; temperature, pH, colour, odour, turbidity; Chemical properties; nitrates,

sulphates, chlorides, salinity; Chemical reactions; water quality; Reactor kinetics; Micro

organisms;

Water characterisation: Water quality objectives, standards and criteria: Water and Health: Water

demand: Description and design of the different unit operations and processes used in domestic

water treatment: Wastewater characterisation: Environmental impacts of wastewater discharge:

Wastewater flows: Wastewater treatment: solid and hazardous waste

CIVE 2013(Y) – (2+2) – GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERING I

Geological history of the earth; Intertnal structure of the Earth and Plate tectonics; Geological

time scale; Geological processes and rock formation: Rock cycle; Processes of soil formation,

transport and deposition.

Hydrologic cycle and groundwater: Geology of Mauritius: Engineering classification of soils;

Physical properties: Phase relationship: Compaction: Permeability and Seepage: Principles of

Effective Stress: Basic mechanics of soils: Stress and strain, principal stresses, Mohr circles,


Coulomb failure criterion: One-dimensional consolidation: theory, laboratory measurement of

parameters: Shear strength of soils: Drained and undrained behaviour. Shear strength parameters.

Direct shear box and triaxial testing: Site investigation: Objectives, methods, planning and

reporting.

CIVE 2014Y(3) -(2+2) – HIGHWAY & TRAFFIC ENGINEERING (PR: CIVE1010Y) Aims of highway and traffic engineering: Road planning and route outline: Subsurface

investigations: Traffic studies: volume, speed: Traffic surveys and analysis: Road geometry and

design: Earthwork calculations: Highway construction materials: Pavement design: Highway

maintenance and management: Introduction traffic modelling, Intelligent Transport Systems and

traffic operations

CIVE 2015Y(3) -(2+2) – STRUCTURAL ANALYSIS II (PR: CIVE1009Y) Analysis of redundant frames using slope deflection method. Analysis of redundant frames

using Moment Distribution method. Strain Energy. Arches. Introduction to moving loads and

Influence line.

Introduction to inelastic analysis. Under and over reinforced sections & Yield Line analysis of

slabs. Stability of frames. Use of softwares.

CIVE 2016Y(3) -(2+2) - STRUCTURAL DESIGN I (PR: CIVE1008Y)

Properties of RC and design parameters. Use of subframes. Transfer of loads. Rectangular T and

L Beams, with Tension and compression reinforcement - Moment redistribution. Columns. Solid

slabs (One and 2-way spanning). Simple staircase. Square and rectangular bases. Anchorage

stress and length. Bearing stress and radius of bends. Curtailment. Detailing.

Properties of steel and design parameters. Stability and vertical/horizontal load transfer in

steel structures. Restrained and Unrestrained Beams. Columns - Simple construction. Simple

connections Properties of timber and design parameters. Beams. Members in compression.

Columns. Simple connections

Structural Design project.

CIVE 2020Y - INDUSTRY SEMINAR Regular seminars each of 1.5 hours duration will be organised by the Department. The list of

seminars will be advertised at the beginning of each academic year. These seminars are a platform

for students to interact with practicing engineers and professionals on topics either related to their

field of study or of a general nature pertinent to engineering. The objective of this module is to

provide an opportunity for students to interact with practicing engineering and professionals with a

view to appreciate the challenges facing engineers and the engineering sector. As part of the

programme, it is mandatory for each student to attend a minimum of 15 seminars over the

duration of their study, for which they will be graded I or S for Incomplete or Satisfactory

completion respectively.

CIVE 3010(3) – (2+2) – STATISTICS (Semester module carries 3 credits) Introductory statistical methods for students in engineering: Random variables and probability

distributions; the concept of random sampling, including random samples, statistics, and

sampling distributions; the Central Limit Theorem and its role in statistical inference;

parameter estimation, including point estimation and maximum likelihood methods; confidence

intervals; hypothesis testing; simple linear regression; and multiple linear regression.

Statistical techniques: Appropriate selection of statistical tools (T-test, ANOVA, Chi-square,

Linear regression): Use of statistical software

CIVE 3011Y(5) – (2+2) - CIVIL ENGINEERING MANAGEMENT I

Structure of the Construction Industry, Roles & Obligations of parties to a contract, Contract


Procurement, Protection Devices included in a contract, Issues related to time, payment and

claims on a contract, Planning and Programming-CPM, Site Management & OHS,

Measurement Techniques and their applications, Principles and Techniques of Estimating, Bill of

Quantities, Specifications.

Introduction to different branches of Economics. Microeconomics: Supply and Demand Analysis,

Monopoly & Competition. Macroeconomics: National Income Accounting, Multiplier Effect,

Open and Closed economies. Engineering Economics: Investment Appraisal Techniques,

Resource and Environmental economics. Welfare Economics: Indifference curves, Choices for

the development of society. Applications to civil engineering.

CIVE 3012Y(5) - WATER & WASTEWATER ENGINEERING (PR: CIVE2012Y)

Hydrological cycle; Hydrological parameters; Darcy’s Equation; Introduction to Hydrology.

Groundwater flow;

Surface Runoff; Rainfall-Runoff modelling and Flood Frequency analysis; Water abstraction and

storage works; Water resources. Urban water drainage.

Wastewater treatment plant design: Primary, Secondary and Tertiary treatment

operations/processes. Handling, treatment and disposal of wastewater sludge. On-site sanitation

systems. Wastewater reuse and recycling.

CIVE 3013Y(5) – (2+2) – GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERING II (PR: CIVE2013Y) Shallow foundations: Bearing capacity – drained and undrained soil conditions. Stress

distributions beneath shallow foundations and estimate of settlements: Deep foundations: Types

and factors affecting choice. Bearing capacity of piles – drained and undrained soil conditions.

Group action, load tests.

CIVE 3014Y(5) – (2 +2) – STRUCTURAL ANALYSIS & DESIGN 1 (PR: CIVE2015Y) Shells and Plates, Flexibility method, Stiffness method (Analysis of 2D and 3D structures), Use of

software for 2D and 3D structures.

CIVE 3015Y(5) –(0+6) - DESIGN PROJECT (PR: CIVE2016Y) Student will work in a team to solve a civil engineering problem involving analysis in areas of

structural engineering, fluid mechanics, geotechnical engineering, environmental engineering

highway and traffic engineering and materials, to select a design solution from a critical assessment

of alternatives, to use relevant codes and standards for a detailed design of the selected option,

to produce main working drawings using CAD packages and to defend the solution during an oral

presentation.

The project will include components in which students will be required to work in a

multidisciplinary team composed of students from different departments.

CIVE 3016Y(5) – (2+2) - NUMERICAL METHODS Numerical Solution of Linear Equations; Techniques of numerical integration; Gauss-Legendre

formulae; Techniques for solving first-order initial-value ordinary differential equations; Euler

Method; Runge-Kutta Methods; Second order initial-value ordinary differential equations;

Instability in numerical schemes; Introduction to Finite Element & Finite Difference Methods and

Applications.

CIVE 3000 - INDUSTRIAL TRAINING Students will be attached to a firm for a period of 12 weeks. The objective is to provide the


student with the opportunity to apply theoretical knowledge to solve real world problems in civil

engineering and to function within the organisational structure of the firm. Students have to

perform satisfactorily in this module before qualifying for the award of the degree.

The industrial training will be conducted at the end of Semester 2, Level 3.

CIVE 4000Y(5) - DEGREE PROJECT (will include 15 hours of lecture on Research

Concepts and Methods) (PR: CIVE 1007Y).

Student will work on an individual engineering research-oriented project. The project will involve

the student in a critical review of the literature, in defining the problem and preparing a research

methodology. The student will be trained to develop skills in the collection, evaluation and

presentation of information, develop communication skills by writing a concise, clear and

accurate report, and use the most appropriate visual aids to make oral presentations of the research

findings.

The different types of research methods: Data collection: Methods of data collection; Types of

surveys and Survey techniques; Collection of primary data, Collection of secondary data. Steps

in survey/questionnaire design; collection of data through questionnaires; Survey analysis.

Sample size calculation and justification,

CIVE 4030Y(5) – (2+2)- STRUCTURAL ANALYSIS & DESIGN II (PR: CIVE3014Y) Introduction to Dynamics. Strip method of slab analysis. Finite Elements. Inelastic analysis of

frames. Use of software; Reinforced and Unreinforced Masonry blockwall. Reinforced concrete:

Flat slab – Hollow slab. Design of foundations – Combined base - strip footing - raft.

Consideration of wind in high rise buildings - frame structure - shear wall structure - Use of

software. Site works – retaining walls and run-off water drains. Introduction to water retaining

structures. Introduction to prestressed concrete. Steel – Foundation for steel structures. Base

plates. Design of trusses. Connections. Welding. Consideration of wind in steel design. Use of

software Timber – Design of trusses. Timber deck. Consideration of wind in timber design.

Structural Design Assignments (RC, steel and timber structures dealt separately)

CIVE 4031Y(5) – (2+2)- CIVIL ENGINEERING MANAGEMENT II (PR: CIVE3011Y)

Project Life Cycle, Conception, feasibility, implementation. Feasibility, Appraisal. Work

Breakdown Structure. Network Analysis, Use of project management software. Budgeting.

Operational estimating and cash flow. Quality, Quality Assurance, ISO 9001. Construction

Management, Tracking of project in terms of time and cost, Earned value analysis and cost

variance.

Tender documents and Contract Documents. FIDIC Contract, Obligations and Liabilities of

Client, Contractor and Engineer. Standard Forms of Contract. Contract Administration. Site

organisation, office records, price increases, extras and claims, instructions, supervision and

correspondence. Risk Management. Law of Contract and Tort, general and Mauritian laws.

CIVE 4032(5)-(2+2)– URBAN PLANNING & ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT

TOOLS

National, regional and local planning. The origins of planning in Mauritius. Planning procedures,

preparation of plans for development and development control. Planning Legislations and

organisations. Policies and guidelines in the planning framework.

Environment Management in the Industry; ISO 14000; Environment legislation in Mauritius;

Environment impact assessments; Preliminary Environmental Reports; The concepts of Plan-Do-

Check Act; Environmental Policy; Environmental compliance and monitoring; Environmental

auditing; Risk assessment: The legislation and environmental standards existing in Mauritius.


CIVE 4033(5) -– (2+2) GEOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION SYSTEMS & TRAFFIC

ENGINEERING (PR: CIVE2014Y)

Data structures, spatial referencing, geographic data processing and reporting, and GIS as a

decision making tool. Applications of GIS in civil engineering, planning and the environment.

Traffic Analysis and Forecasting. Design for Highway Traffic. Traffic Control and Management.

CIVE 4034Y(5) -– (2+2) BUILDING SERVICES & INTEGRATED INFRASTRUCTURAL

DEVELOPMENT

Mechanical and Electrical Services installed in Buildings: Procurement, Installation, Maintenance

and Management.

Importance of Infrastructure Planning and Management. Systems Approach to Infrastructure

Planning. Primary and Secondary Effects of Infrastructure Development. Spatial Organisation

and Multipurpose Infrastructure Planning. Regional Infrastructure Development. Issues in

Infrastructure Management. Social Aspects.

CIVE 4035Y(5) -– (2+2) HYDRAULICS & COASTAL ENGINEERING (PR: CIVE2011Y) Unsteady Flow in Bounded and Unbounded Systems. Rotodynamic Machines. Hydraulic

Structures. Irrigation

Coastal Ecosystems, Introduction to Reef Ecology, Wave Motion and Interaction with coastline

and coastal structures, Coastal Hydraulics, Dredging Techniques, Sediment Motion and beach

formation, Design of Sea Outfalls, Beach Erosion and Control Structures

ENGG 4101 (5) – (2+0) – ENGINEERS IN SOCIETY

The Sociological Perspectives; Culture and Social Structure; Socialization; Family; Education

and Social Change; Organisational sociology; Employee relations; Gender issues at work;

Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR); Public, Private and Civil Society Relationship; Social

Performance, Good Governance; Profitability and Socially-Responsible Investment; Engineering

& Ethics.

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