U1.3: Mechanics 1
Construction General Process
Module designation | Mechanics 1 |
Module level, if applicable | 1st year |
Code, if applicable | U1.3 |
Subtitle, if applicable | CGP |
Courses, if applicable | Construction General Process |
Semester (s) in which the module is taught | Semester 1 (S1) |
Person responsible for the module | Dr Issam Khezami |
Lecturer | Dr Issam Khezami |
Language | French |
Relation to curriculum | Professional module (compulsory), To introduce all aspect of large scale buildings planning, design and construction. |
Type of teaching, contact hours | 42 hours, of Integrated Course (Classroom Lecture) |
Workload | Total 84Hrs/Semester (42 hours of Self Study) |
Credit points | 3 credits |
Requirements according to the examination regulations | – Minimum attendance rate: 80% of the total contact hours >20 % of nonattendance = elimination for exams |
Recommended prerequisites | Construction Materials |
Module objectives/intended learning outcomes | Course Objectives: -To introduce to students the planning and design of large-scale buildings with high degree of complexity by understanding architectural, socio-cultural, and economic issues connected with architecture. -Complete approach to design encompassing site planning, building design, environment and services. Course Outcome : At the end of the course, the students shall have acquired knowledge of the process involved in addressing a design problem with emphasis on site planning. |
Content | Chapter I: Presentation of Civil Engineering Works 1. The shell 2. The second work 3. The various stakeholders 4. The different types of civil engineering works Chapter II: General information on earthworks 1. Earthworks preparation 2. Terminology of general earthworks 3. Different types of excavations 4. Nature of the land 5. Soil condition after extraction 6. Determination of truck cycles Chapter III: Earthworks in soft ground 1. Technical documents 2. Location 3. Manual earthworks 4. Mechanical earthworks 5. Completion of the work 6. Control Chapter IV: Shielding of excavations and water drawdown 1. Types of shielding 2. Shielding techniques 3. Berlin walls (retaining walls) and diaphragm walls 4. Recoverable armor and lost armor 5. Control Chapter V: Deep and shallow foundations 1. Principle and functions 2. Types of foundations 3. Methodology and means of carrying out the work 4. Quality control |
Study and examination requirements and forms of examination | Format: Written Mid-term Exam (40%) + Final Exam (60%) |
Media employed | -Course Material (Hard/ Soft copy) for Classroom & Online (Moodle ULT) -Study Tour for Construction Project Sites and on site demo |
Reading list | 1. Procédés généraux de construction Tome 1 : Coffrage et bétonnage,J. MATHIVAT et C. BOITEAU. ENPC, Eyrolles 2. Procédés généraux de construction Tome 2 : Fondation et ouvrages d’art,J. MATHIVAT et FENOUX. ENPC, Eyrolles |