COURSE

SYLLABUS

ECVL422 – CONSTRUCTION OPERATIONS AND PROCESSES

FALL 2022
COURSE INFORMATION
3 credits (3 hours of lectures per
CREDITS PREREQUISITES ECVL 420
week)
DAYS AND
TR: 11:00 AM to 12:15 PM LOCATION E-415
TIMES

INSTRUCTOR INFORMATION
NAME Dr. Ibrahim Bakry E-MAIL ibakry@aud.edu PHONE 04-3183412
M 11.00 AM - 1.00 PM
OFFICE E-305b OFFICE HOURS T 1.00 PM – 4 PM
W 11.00 AM - 12.00 PM

DESCRIPTION
Site layout and integrated operations design for common civil infrastructure and construction works such as
excavation, reinforced concrete, structural steel, and finishing works. Selection of equipment, fleet design,
resource allocation, productivity analysis, and construction safety considerations. Design project.

LEARNING OUTCOMES
Assessment
Program Learning
Methods
Outcomes
Assignments

Final Exam
Midterm
Projects
PLO1L
PLO2L
PLO3
PLO4
PLO5
PLO6
PLO7

Course Learning Outcome

1.Choose most suitable construction method for common
construction works under safety, economic and environmental H X X X X
constraints
2.Design site layout, fleet configurations, temporary structures and M X X X X
crews for delivering construction projects
3.Research contemporary and emerging construction technologies,
their applicability, limitations and benefits L X X

4.Work on teams to identify the most suitable way to deliver

construction projects given a set of constraints M X

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TEXTBOOK AND REFERENCES
Title Fundamentals of building construction: materials and methods (Textbook)
Author Edward Allen, Joseph Iano
Publisher John Wiley & Sons.
Edition 7th Edition (2019)
ISBN-13 978-1119446194

TEACHING METHODOLOGY
Lecture, class discussion, problem solving through self-study, in-class group problem solving and self-study
methods, and group projects and competitions. Electronic tools and IT applications, such as BlackBoard™
will be used to enhance the educational process wherever advantageous and practicable. The students share
the responsibility in the learning process by:

 Attending classes and participating actively in the classroom.

 Reading the material in the text and taking lecture notes.
 Completing the assigned homework problems and projects.
 Making use of the instructor’s office hours for additional help.

ASSESSMENT/COURSE REQUIREMENTS
Assessment Type Percentage or Points
Homework Assignments 15%
Quizzes and Exercises 5%
Midterm Exam 25%
Project #1 20%
Project #2 10%
Final Exam 25%

INFORMATION ON COURSE ASSESSMENTS

Class Students may be requested to prepare reading assignments prior to attending classes, so
Instruction that they can participate in class discussions. Lectures in class will only focus on major
issues and difficult points in the chapter. Students have to follow up by fulfilling their
reading assignments, participating in class discussions, and showing up during office
hours.

Homework, Students will be assigned homework periodically. Homework will consist of review
Class Exercises questions, problems and/or case studies, and, unless otherwise directed, must be
and Quizzes completed individually. All homework must be submitted using only one side of the
paper and AUD cover page should be used. Students are not allowed to submit late
assignments except upon prior agreement with the instructor. Failure to submit an
assignment on time results in getting a zero for that assignment. Class Exercises may be
assigned to individuals or groups during any class with or without prior announcement.
Exercises are to be completed and handed over during class unless stated otherwise, and
will be graded. Quizzes (either announced or drop quizzes) will also be given from time
to time. Quizzes, when given, could utilize a variety of different formats including
problem solving, multiple-choice, short-answer, essay, etc.
Projects The course includes two projects. The first project is a team project that involves
designing a method statement for a given project in view of different constraints,
including designing site layout, construction methods and resources. The second project
focuses on individually exploring technologically advanced construction equipment such

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 the use of drones, automated monitoring and self-operating equipment.

The course involves two projects. One project focuses on exploring technologically
advanced construction equipment such the use of drones, automated monitoring and self-
Exams
operating equipment. The other project is a team project that involves choosing
construction methods and resources for a given project in view of different constraints.

GRADING SCALE
A A- B+ B B- C+ C C- D+ D F W
90-100 87-89 84-86 80-83 77-79 74-76 70-73 67-69 64-66 60-63 < 60 N/A

Note: To obtain a W grade, students must withdraw from the course prior to week 10 for Fall and Spring
semesters or before the end of the week 5 for the Summer term. After this date, it is not possible to withdraw
from the course (Refer to Undergraduate Catalog).

ACADEMIC POLICIES
Academic honesty is of utmost importance at AUD, as described in the Student
Handbook. Students are expected to demonstrate academic integrity by completing their
own work, assignments and other assessment exercises. Submission of work from another
person, whether it is from printed sources or someone other than the student; previously
graded papers; papers submitted without proper citations; or submitting the same paper to
multiple courses without the knowledge of all instructors involved can result in a failing
grade. Incidents involving academic dishonesty will be reported to university officials for
Academic appropriate sanctions.
Integrity
Furthermore, students must always submit work that represents their original words or
ideas. If any words or ideas used in a class posting or assignment submission do not
represent the student’s original words or ideas, all relevant sources must be cited along
with the extent to which such sources were used. Words or ideas that require citation
include, but are not limited to, all hard copy or electronic publications, whether
copyrighted or not, and all verbal or visual communication when the content of such
communication clearly originates from an identifiable source.
As a courtesy to the class, mobile phones and smart watches must be silenced or turned
Classroom off so that they will not disturb the class. Possession of active cell phones or
Atmosphere communication devices during exams is unacceptable and will be considered a violation
of exam rules and policies.
Due to the nature of the course, attendance and class participation are both important
aspects of the learning experience. For this reason, students are expected to arrive to class
Attendance on-time, to attend all classes, and actively participate in class discussions. Students are
required to abide by the university policy on attendance published in the Undergraduate
Catalog and the Student Handbook.
Some scheduled class meetings that do not take place because of declared holidays,
instructor illness or any unforeseen circumstances may be rescheduled by the University
or the instructor during the semester. Any class activity (lecture, exam, class presentation,
Make-ups
etc.) that cannot be performed because of such class cancellations will take place during
the first class meeting held after reconvening, in order to preserve the order of the class
schedule as much as possible.
LECTURE TOPICS
Week Date Topics and Assessment Due Dates
Week 1 Aug-30 Background, Types of projects and project phases.
Sep-01 Common construction works, Constructability Concept, Method

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 Statement.
Sep-06 Site layout design
Week 2
Sep-08 Project and site mobilization
Sep-13 Earthwork and equipment fleet design HW#1 due
Week 3
Sep-15 Introducing project #1
Sep-20 Dewatering
Week 4
Sep-22 Concrete mixing and placing HW#2 due
Sep-27 Concrete mixing and placing
Week 5
Sep-29 Reinforcement, Lifting operations
Oct-04
Week 6 Lifting operations
Oct-06
Review for Midterm
Oct-11
Week 7 HW#3 due
Oct-13
Midterm Exam (Oct-13)
Oct-18 Precast
Week 8
Oct-20 Introducing project #2
Oct-25
Week 9 Modular construction
Oct-27
Nov-01
Week 10 Structural steel erection HW#4 due
Nov-03
Nov-08
Week 11 Blockwork and finishing works
Nov-10
Nov-15
Week 12 Finishing works
Nov-17
Hazards on construction sites
Nov-22
Week 13 Project #1 due (Nov-24)
Nov-24
Safety requirements and applications HW#5 due
Nov-29 Non-typical construction (bridges and tunnels) HW#6 due
Week 14
Dec-01 Project #2 due (Dec-01)
Dec-06 Project #2 presentations
Week 15
Dec-08 Review for final
Week 16 Dec-15 Final Exam (Dec. 15 @ 11:00 AM)

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