CE 442 - Construction Methods & Equipment
Catalog Description
Fundamental operations in construction and equipment selection and productivity; concrete and steel construction; and construction contracts and economics.3 credit hours (lecture)
Prerequisites
- Senior Standing
Schedule
| Fall, 2009 | : | DJ |
| Spring, 2010 | : | DJ |
| Fall, 2010 | : | X |
| Spring, 2011 | : | X |
| Fall, 2011 | : | X |
| Spring, 2012 | : | X |
Textbooks and Resources
Course Objective
In this course, students study typical methods of delivery of construction systems, types of contracts used to affect the construction process, liability issues, and the legal and ethical processes of construction. Soil-volume change characteristics and the earth moving process including cut and fill calculations, equipment selection and equipment productivity are studied. Introduction to wood design and concrete form system design for horizontal and vertical placement are included. Finally safety issues including form design, scaffolding and ditch shoring are studied.
Topics
Construction Process
Delivery Systems
Contracts
Liability issues
Damages
Earthmoving
Soil Volume Change Characteristics
Cut and Fill Calculations
Equipment Productivity
Loading and Hauling
Concrete Form Design
Characteristics of Wood Design
Horizontal Placement
Vertical Placement
Design of Form System
Safety Issues
Form Design
Scaffolds
Ditch Shoring
Professional Component
This course addresses the following EC 2000 professional component requirements;
· an ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering
· an ability to design a system, component, or process to meet desired needs
· an ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems
· an understanding of professional and ethical responsibility
· an ability to use the techniques, skills and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering practice
· an ability to function on multi-disciplinary teams
Relationship to Program Objectives
This course insures that student have exposure to various construction processes. Emphasizes that every practicing civil engineer must deal with the construction process regardless of discipline. Safety and liability issues are emphasized. Analytical techniques for evaluating productivity, concrete form design and safety issues are developed.The courses supports program outcomes 1, 3, 4, and 5.
Last update: Mon Aug 10, 2009 5:01 pm by acostar