SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING
ClVL 11 2 Mechanics of Solids 13-1 -0:3]
[Also MECH 1011
Introduces mechanics of rigid and deformable bodies, three-dimensional force equilibrium, geometriccompatibility, and constitutive behaviour. Stress and its relation to force and moment; strain and its relation to displacement;
linear elasticity with thermal expansion; failure modes; and applications of rods, shafts, beams, and other simple structures of engineerin$.importance.
Emphasis placed on computer methods and matrix structural analysis.
Corequisite : CIVL 11 1
ClVL 201 Engineering Graphics [Also MECH 1511
orthographic engineering drawing standards; dimensioning;
detailing for brickwork, timber, reinforced concrete and steel structures;
general civil engineering drawings.
ClVL 202 Eqinee~W~ and ofthe Ckmhtdh Process 13-0-0:3]
Study of the construction industry: its form, evolution, and methods of operation; fundamental principles underlying construction practices; eco- nomic factors in planning, organising, and operating a construction force.
Field trips and analysis of Hong Kong construction projects.
ClVL 212 Introduction to Structural Mechanics 13-1 -0:3]
[Also MECH 2011
Review of structural mechanics concepts and their applications to mechani- cal structures; beam analysis and design subjected to axial, torsional, flexure loadings, and combined stress; principle of virtual work; energy and compu- tational methods; theory and applications of finite element methods in structural analysis.
Prerequisite : ClVL 1 12
ClVL 231 lntroduction to Structural Engineering and Analysis [3-2-0:3]
Types of structures, types of building materials and types of structural loads;
elastic structural analysis of determinate and indeterminate trusses, beams, and frames; calculation of displacements., Methods of virtual work, moment area, superposition, slopedeflection, and moment distribution; computer modelling of structural systems; wind and earthquake loading considerations.
Prerequisite : ClVL 11 2
ClVL 241 Environmental Science and Technology 13-0-0:3]
lntroduction to some of the causes, effects, and methods of controlling environmental degradation with an emphasis on air and water pollution.
Topics include broad discussion of global perspectives, global atmospheric change, air quality, energy and environment, water quality, and hazardous wastes.
Prerequisite : ClVL 101
ClVL 242 Water Quality Management [3-1-0:3]
lntroduction to basic concepts of water quality; fundamentals of water and wastewater treatment processes; analysis of treatment process flowsheets;
analysis of water quality management alternatives.
Prerequisite : ClVL 241
ClVL 251 Fluid Mechanics 13-1 -0:3]
[Also MECH 1211
Basic equations of fluid mechanics; incompressible inviscid flows; hydrostat- ics; consewation of mass, momentum, and energy; equations governing inviscid flows; Bernoulli's equation; vorticity and irrotational flows; applica- tions to engineering problems; special solutions and boundary layers of viscous flows; flows in ducts and pipes; dimensional analysis.
Prerequisites : AL Physics and Pure Mathematics
ClVL 252 Water Resources: Occurrence and Utilisation [3-1-0:3]
lntroduction to the many aspects of developing water resources for a variety of uses;concepts and application of hydrology, water resources development and management.
Prerequisite : ClVL 251
ClVL 271 Geology and Soil Mechanics 13-1 -3:4]
Rock-forming minerals; igneous, metamorphic and sedimentary rocks; engi- neering properties of rocks; use of minerals and rocks as construction materials. lntroduction to stratigraphy and structural geology; processes of rock formations; properties of geotechnical materials; soil classification;
phase relationship; the principal stress concept; soil and site improvement;
consolidation; compaction; liquefaction; geotechnical earthquake engineer- ing.
Prerequisite : ClVL 1 12
ClVL 301 Introduction to Civil Engineering Planning [3-W:3]
Basic planning concepts; role of engineering, economic, environmental, and social information; institutional, political and legal aspects. Case studies will illustrate planning of water regulation and distribution systems, waste treat- ment and disposal systems, land and water transportation systems, and others.
ClVL 302 Building Systems, Construction Equipment and Methods [39-0:3]
lntroduction to building systems; planning and design of various types of buildings; survey of construction equipment and methods; equipment oper- ating characteristics: work capability, highrise building and heavy construc- tion.
Prerequisite : ClVL 202
ClVL 321 Design of Concrete Structures [3-2-0:3]
Elastic and ultimate strength design procedures for columns and rectangular beams, columns-beams members and beams of general cross-section;
building code requirements for bending, shear, axial load, combined stresses and bond.
Prerequisites : ClVL 231, ClVL 1 1 1
ClVL 322 Design of Steel Structures [3-2-0:3]
Metallic beams, columns, other members; analysis and design of bolted and welded joints; design of simple beam connections, moment resistant connec- tions, and column base plates.
Prerequisite : ClVL 231
ClVL 323 Concrete Technology (3-0-2:3]
Physical and chemical properties of cements, the properties of fresh con- crete, the ingredients of concrete, the desirable characteristics of hardened concrete, and how to obtain them; mix design methods.
Prerequisite : ClVL 1 1 1
ClVL 324 Prestressed Concrete [3-1-0:3]
Principles and methods, analysis and design of sections for bending, interac- tive computer analysis, ultimate strength of sections; loss of prestress, shear design; applications to bridges, buildings, and tanks; special materials properties needed for effective prestressing.
Prerequisite : ClVL 321
ClVL 331 Matrix Structural Analysis and Introduction to Finite Elements[3-1-O:3]
Matrix formulation and computer analysis of statically indeterminate struc- tures; introduction to finite element methods for elasticity and bending problems.
Prerequisite : ClVL 231
ClVL 332 Environmental Loads on Structures [3-1-0:3]
Determination of loads on structures due to base motions; methods of static lateral forces, approximate dynamic analysis (response spectrum), and time history; concepts of mass, damping, and stiffness for typical structures;
design for inelastic behaviour; consideration of wind, earthquake and blast loading.
Prerequisite : ClVL 231
ClVL 333 Analysis and Design of Buildings [3-1-0:3]
Dead and live loading; earthquake and wind forces; approximate analyses of building frames; concrete building design; plastic analysis of metal frames.
Prerequisites : ClVL 231, ClVL 321
ClVL 343 Air Quality Management [3-1-0:3]
Examination of physical and technical aspects of air pollution. Emphasis on geophysical processes and air pollution meteorology as well as physical and chemical properties of pollutants.
Prerequisite : ClVL 241
ClVL 344 Solid Waste Management [3-1-0:3]
Characteristics and amounts of solid wastes; collection systems; introduction to waste treatment processes and return of treated wastes to the environ- ment.
Prerequisite : ClVL 241
ClVL 345 Environmental Analysis of Aqueous Systems [3-0-2:3]
lntroduction to principles underlying current pradices in sampling and analys- ing of water and wastewater. lntroduction to laboratory practice in the examination of water and wastewater. "Wet chemical" and instrumental techniques.
Prerequisite : ClVL 242
ClVL 351 Engineering Hydraulics [3-0-3:4]
Nature of flow of a real fluid; flow in pipes; open channel flow; turbo- machinery; fluid forces on objects: boundary layers, lift and drag; laboratory experiments and demonstrations on flow measurement, sluice gates, hy- draulic jump, flow characteristics, and centrifugal pumps.
Prerequisite : ClVL 251
ClVL 352 Engineering Hydrology [3-1-0:3]
Occurrence, distribution and properties of natural waters of the earth;
measurement and analysis of hydrologic phenomena including precipitation, streamflow and groundwater; hydrologic engineering of water resources development and management projects.
Prerequisite : ClVL 252
ClVL 353 Groundwater Systems Design [3-1-0:3]
Groundwater occurrence, distribution, and movement; well-flow systems;
design of wells; groundwater quality and contamination; aquifer manage- ment. Introduction to groundwater modelling.
Prerequisite : ClVL 352
ClVL 355 Sustainable Water Resources Management [3-1-0:3]
Engineering and management concepts affecting the planning, develop- ment, design, and operation of multi-purpose projects. Consideration of water sources, data, quality and uses; policies, legislation; institutions; laws;
economics; environmental concerns; and public participation.
Prerequisite : ClVL 252
ClVL 361 Transportation Facilities Design [3-1-0:3]
Geometric and structural design of transportation facilities; alignment design of travelways; capacity and functional design of travelways and terminals;
pavement design and construction; economic and other design considera- tions.
Prerequisites : ClVL 101, ClVL 231
ClVL 362 Transportation System Operations [3-0-0:3]
Principles of transportation system operations; traffic characteristics and methods of measurement; safety and operations; models of transportation operations and congestion applied to urban streets, freeways, and mass transit services.
Prerequisites : ClVL 101, ClVL 202
ClVL 371 Geotechnical Engineering [3-1-3:4]
Soil formations, mass-volume relationships, principle of effective stress, soil characteristics (classification and identification), compaction, capillarity and permeability, compressibility and consolidation, strength -state of stress and failure criteria. Laboratory studies of physical, mechanical, and hydraulic properties of soils and the use of these properties to predict the soil behaviour in engineering investigation of geotechnical problems.
Prerequisite : ClVL 271
ClVL 372 Design and Analysis of Geotechnical Structures [3-1-0:3]
Theory of consolidation and its application to foundation design; methods of minimising settlements and effect of settlement on structures; bearing capac- ity of soils; footing design; lateral earth pressures; retaining-wall design; pile and pile foundation; slope stability, seepage.
Prerequisite : ClVL 371
ClVL 373 Environmental Geotechnology [3-0-0:3]
Soil and site characterisation in relation to natural and man-made hazards;
waste containment; and waste site remediation techniques.
Prerequisites : CIVL 271, ClVL 241
ClVL 397 Civil Engineering Project I [0-0-4:2]
[Previous Course Code: ClVL 3001
Applications of civil engineering principles to the design, planning, experi- mental or analytical investigation of current engineering design and/or research problems.
Prerequisite : Completion of the second-year Civil and Structural Engineer- ing programme.
ClVL 398 Civil Engineering Project II [0-0-6:3]
Continuation of ClVL 397 in the Spring Semester.
Postgraduate Courses
Permission of the Department is an alternative to the stated prerequisite, and this is a requirement for all courses for which prerequisites are not stated.