Summary of Course Description

Bachelor of Engineering (Civil Engineering)

Mandalay Technological University

Course Description of Civil Engineering Subjects

A. ENGLISH

Practice in four skills (Reading, Writing, Speaking and Listening)

B. MATHEMATICS

ALGEBRA

Set theory; real numbers; algebraic expressions and operations; equations and
inequalities; functions, relations and their graphs; exponential and logarithmic functions;
systems of equations; combinatorial mathematics; matrices and determinants; progression;
binomial theorem; mathematics induction.

CALCULUS

Anti-derivatives, integration methods; definite integrals; multiple integrals;

applications; infinite series. Functions; limit and continuity; derivatives and differentiation;
partial derivatives; applications.

TRIGONOMETRY

Trigonometric functions; identities and equations; solutions of triangles; law of sines;

law of cosines; complex number; inverse trigonometric functions.

ADVANCED ENGINEERING MATHEMATICS

Complex numbers, Exponential form of complex number; Polar form of complex

number, Trigonometric functions, Inverses trigonometric, Hyperbolic function, Inverse
hyperbolic function, logarithms of complex number, Determinants system of linear equation
of the unknown, Materials, Laplace transformation.

PROBABILITY AND STATISTICS

Basic principles of statistics, charts, graphs, presentation and analysis of data averages,
median, mode, deviations, probability, normal curves and applications.
C. PHYSICAL SCIENCE

ENGINEERING CHEMISTRY (ECH-11001) + LAB

Basic concepts of matter and energy; atomic structure and periodic classification of
elements, chemical bonding, atomic and molecular masses, chemical equation, solid and
liquid state of matter.

ENGINEERING CHEMISTRY (ECH-12001) + LAB

Deals with reduction oxidation reaction properties of solution and method by which
concentrations are expressed. Chemical equilibrium is also studied together with the factors
which affect reaction rates, ionization and pH determination.

ENGINEERING PHYSICS (EPH-11001) + LAB

Mechanics; work and energy; waves; sound; heat.

ENGINEERING PHYSICS (EPH-12001) + LAB

Electricity and magnetism; light and optics; quantum mechanics. Lab practical.

D. BASIC ENGINEERING SCIENCES

BASIC ENGINEERING DRAWING 1 (ME-11011)

Introduction of the basic drawing tools including mechanical pencils, wooden pencils
of the proper lead hardness, drawing paper, a tee square, two triangles, a compass and some
plastic circle templates, basic scale drawing, dimensions; Views of orthographic projection.

BASIC ENGINEERING DRAWING 2 (ME-12011)

Views of orthographic projection to isometric object.

WORKSHOP THEORY 1 (WS-21012 & workshop)

Basic theory, concept and practical in the process of blacksmith, carpentry, welding,
filing metals and machines.

WORKSHOP THEORY 2 (WS-22012 & workshop)

Projects and concepts based on Workshop Theory (1).

 APPLIED ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING (EP-21013) (EP-22013)

An introduction to electric power distribution systems in buildings. It introduces

mathematical laws of electricity. The course also introduces lighting found in commercial and
educational building. Lighting sources and calculations are studied. System conducts such as
conductors, transformers motors are analyzed focusing on their application.

ENGINEERING GEOLOGY 1 (Geol-31001)

The basic knowledge required for an engineering geologist include: the structure of
earth and its composition: weathering of rocks: scale of weathering: soils - landforms and
processes associated with river, wind, groundwater and sea: relevance to civil engineering.
Plate tectonics: Earth quakes: Classification of rocks, distinction between Igneous,
Sedimentary and Metamorphic rocks.

ENGINEERING GEOLOGY 2 (Geol-32001)

Geological maps: attitude of beds, study of structures: folds, faults, unconformities, and
Joints: relevance to civil engineering. Geophysical methods: Seismic and electrical methods
for subsurface investigations. Remote sensing for civil engineering applications.

ENGINEERING MECHANICS (ME-21015) (ME-22015)

Introductory concepts resultant and equilibrium of force systems operations with free
body concept, equilibrium of coplanar and non-coplanar systems. Analysis of trusses, friction,
kinematics, centroids, center of gravity, moment of inertia of particles and rigid bodies.

MECHANICS OF MATERIALS 1 (CE-21003)

Axial forces, strain, stress, shear stress, bending moments, shear & stress relationship,
torsion, Mohr’s circle, combined stresses, deflection, columns, and riveted connection. Stresses
and strains inelastic and inelastic materials subjected to axial, torsional, and flexural loads and
combinations of loads for statically determinate and indeterminate configurations.

MECHANICS OF MATERIALS 2 (CE-22003)

Classical structural analysis. Idealizations, stability, reactions and internal forces,
influence lines, approximate analysis, and displacements. Laws of motion and equilibrium,
constraints and reactions. Shear and bending moment diagrams, moments of inertia, stability
of equilibrium.

BUILDING MATERIAL (CE-21002)

A study of the origin, nature, performance and selection criteria of various basic
materials used in the practice of civil engineering. These include aggregates, Portland cement,
concrete, and bituminous materials. Emphasis will be placed on standard methods of testing
and characterization as related to the mechanical behavior of materials.

BUILDING MATERIAL AND CONSTRUCTION (CE-22002)

Physical properties of common construction materials primarily metals, wood, concrete

and asphalt; examination of properties with respect to design and use of end product, design
and control of concrete and asphalt mixtures, introduction to reinforced concrete; principle of
testing; characteristics of test; properties of materials.

E. PROFESSIONAL AND ALLIED COURSES

SURVEYING 1 & 2 (CE-31001) (CE-32002) + FIELD

Theory of surveying instruments including tape, compass, transit, stadia, and level
running, traverse and leveling preparation of plans of survey, and relocation. Topographic
relocation.

THEORY OF STRUCTURE 1 & 2 (CE-31013) (CE-32013)

Theory of Stress analysis as applied to determinate structures subject to static and

dynamic loads algebraic and graphical analysis of beams, trusses, portals and building frames.
Maximum criteria for moving loads, effect of moving in the stress analysis of highway and
railway bridges statically indeterminate beams, rigid frames and trusses, application of slope
deflect on, moment distribution methods to the analysis of statically indeterminate structures.

THEORY OF STRUCTURE 3 (CE-41013)

Loading systems; structural determinacy, indeterminacy, and stability. Analysis of two

dimensional trusses and frames, structural deflections. Different methods of solving statically
indeterminate structures.
GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERING 1 (CE-31005 + lab)

Introduction to soil identification, identification, classification and structure

engineering properties and behavior of soil including permeability and deformation,
introduction to theories of effective stress, consolidation, shear strength and failure.

GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERING 2 (CE-32005 + lab)

Theories of lateral earth pressure, principles of bearing capacity and settlement for a
shallow foundations, stability of slopes and embankments for a shallow and deep foundations,
stability of slopes subsurface exploration methods and soil sampling, geotextiles and materials
used for construction of retaining walls.

CIVIL ENGINEERING DRAWING 1 (CE-31012)

Techniques and practices of engineering towards those elements and composites which
are relevant to a particular field of engineering design and construction. (Especially in house
design)

CIVIL ENGINEERING DRAWING 2 (CE-32012)

Design of culverts (pipe culvert, box culvert and slab culvert), draw different types of
brick bonding.

FLUID MECHANICS 1 & 2 (CE-31006) (CE-32006)

Study of behavior of viscous and non-viscous fluids at rest and in motion through
development and application of the principles of fluid statics, continuity, energy, momentum,
similitude, and dimensional analysis. Applications include flow in open and closed conduits,
the boundary layer, dynamics of drag and measurement of velocity and discharge.

TRANSPORTATION ENGINEERING 1 (CE-31007)

Analysis of road user, vehicle and roadway characteristics, studies of traffic, capacity
and level of service analysis, traffic control and intersection design. Introduction to
transportation planning concepts and methods.

TRANSPORTATION ENGINEERING 2 (CE-32007)

Highway planning and design with evaluation of multiple alignment alternatives;

geometric design of highways: horizontal and vertical alignment, cross-sectional design;
intersection design; earthwork measurements and quantities; reverse curve design; legal
aspects of transportation engineering; proper use of the American Association of State
Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) design guidelines.

HYDRAULIC ENGINEERING 1 (CE-41016)

Conservation of mass, energy, and momentum in hydraulic systems. Pipe networks and
reservoir systems. Uniform and non-uniform principles. Hydraulic jump. Introduction to
hydrology, hydrograph, peak discharges, and run-off computation and design.

ENGINEERING HYDROLOGY (CE-42026)

Precipitation, snowmelt, infiltration run off and stream flow measurements, statistically
treatment of hydrological data hydrograph analysis and synthesis evaporation, sedimentation
groundwater, structure design floods, reservoir storage and flood routing urban run-off and
drainage.

HYDRAULIC ENGINEERING 2 (CE-42016)

Flow in pipes and network, uniform flow in open channels energy methods,
introduction to varied flow phenomena, forces, on submerged bodies, pumps, turbines and
hydropower systems, introduction to scouring and erosion and use of hydraulic modeling.

DESIGN OF TIMBER AND MASONRY STRUCTURE (CE-42004)

Design of timber structures with careful attention to details of joints and splices, roof
and bridge trusses framework and scaffoldings and other engineering structures.

DESIGN OF CONCRETE STRUCTURE (REINFORCED CONCRETE) 1 & 2 (CE-

51014) (CE-52014)

Design of singly and doubly reinforced beams, T-beams, and one-way, two-ways slabs,
isolated footing, combined footing. Cracking, deflection and serviceability criteria. Design of
columns subjected to combined axial load and bending.

DESIGN OF STEEL STRUCTURE 1 (CE-51024)

Design of structural elements in steel including details of joints and splices, design and
riveted and welded trusses and plate girders as applied to buildings, bridge and other
engineering structures.
DESIGN OF STEEL STRUCTURE 2 (CE-52024)

Analysis and design of structural systems with emphasis on detailing requirements;

behavior of bolted and welded connections, including gusset plates, moment-resistant
connections, and simple connections; design and analysis of base plate and anchoring systems;
and an introduction to seismic detailing requirements.

DESIGN OF HYDRAULIC FACILITIES (CE-51036)

Theoretical and conceptual analysis and designs for the various hydraulic features
which interact with water such as spillways and outlet works for dams, culverts for highways,
canals and related structures for irrigation projects. Pipe systems, introduction to open channel
flow basic hydrology demographic studies, water supply pumps, and waste water flows.

RIVER AND COASTAL ENGINEERING (CE-52036)

Concepts of fluvial geomorphology and fluvial hydraulics are examined, including

natural stream flow, sediment transport, and ecological processes in alluvial rivers.

ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING 1 & 2 (CE-41008) (CE-42008) + lab

Physical, chemical and microbiological characterization of water, wastewater, air

pollution and solid waste. Conventional unit operations and processes for potable water,
domestic wastewater and air pollution control and solid waste management. Introduction to
water pollution control, air pollution control, and solid and hazardous waste management.
Topics include water treatment, wastewater treatment, impacts of pollutants on lakes and
streams, and stream and air quality modeling.

ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING 3 & 4 (CE-51008) (CE-52008) + lab

Physical, chemical and biological characterization of municipal solid waste streams.

Generation, transport (collection and distribution), handling and disposal of municipal solid
waste water. Generation and treatment of landfill leachates. Recycling of municipal solid
wastes. Characterization and disposal of hazardous wastes.

CONTRACTS, SPECIFICATIONS & ESTIMATION 1 (CE-51032)

Study of code of ethics, legal procedure in the practice of civil engineering, ethical
relations of an engineer with fellow professionals, clients, and general public, elements of
contracts, obligations, civil engineering law. Estimation the cost of the project (household).
CONTRACTS, SPECIFICATIONS & ESTIMATION 2 (CE-52032)

Study of code of ethics, legal procedure in the practice of civil engineering, ethical
relations of an engineer with fellow professionals, clients, and general public, elements of
contracts, obligations, civil engineering law. Estimation the cost of the project (different types
of roads, culverts).

CONSTRUCTION ENGINEERING & MANAGEMENT (CE-51022)

Management of the construction processes control of project items and cost, resource
allocation and management and administration of a construction contract and safety
engineering. Construction planning, project scheduling and site control. Project costs and
financing the construction management process; interactive roles of engineer, architect, and
contractor.

BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (CE-52022)

Emphasize time value of money and factors related theory. Concepts of annual cost,
present rate and minimum rate of return. Economic factors to the selection of alternate solutions
to engineering problems. Project funding and cash flow.

COMPUTER AIDED DESIGN & SIMULATION

Analysis and design using ETABs software and SAFE software. Simulate and analyze
movement, fatigue, fractures, fluid flow, wind flow, temperature distribution and other effects
over time using ANSYS software.