Collection of the data about Traffic, land use- inhabitants, Future development, Environment- Weathering conditions- Gedogical conditions- Soil investigations-Construction materials- Economical considerations.
Tests for agg evaluation-Gradation- toughness- soundness-Hydrophobic characteristics- Tests for bituminous materials- penetration- flash point- ductility- solubility- softening point- thin film oven test- Marshall Test.
Evaluation of sub- base materials- base materials- binder course- Surface course components- concrete slab materials
Soil classification stress distribution in subgrade- wheel loads design- design methods- joint types- rigid pavement distresses- maintenance of slabs- maintenance of joints.
Subgrade types- wheel load design- Design methods- pavement distress- methods of evaluation- maintenance methods- maintenance of surface- maintenance of base- subbase and subgrade
Soil types- compaction of soil- wheel load design- design methods earth road distress- methods of measuring- maintenance of surface- maintenance of subgrade
Determination of position- level- cutting- laying of pipes- wires——etc- reconstruction of different layers- specification for min trench width materials and necessary equipment- quality control- safety
Budget considerations- Funding- Standards- Pavement assessment- an overview- visual inspection techniques- objective systems- Data presentation and location referencing- Staffing castings- Future development and additional information.
Site Investigation, Screening contour and surveying maps, Types of railway planning maps, Planning of railway lines and network (contour maps, longitudinal planning, cross sections, fastenings and track junctions, stations and yards, signals and interlocking), Track element quantities, Container terminal, Freight Stations.
Classification of maintenance, Daily maintenance, Periodical maintenance, Track inspection, Manual maintenance, Mechanical maintenance, Rehabilitation, Wear of rail, Defects of rail surfaces, Wear of sleepers, Maintenance of rail joints, Insulated track, Adjustment of track gauge, manual tamping, ballast, Checking of rail gaps, Lubrication of rail fastenings bolts, Inspection and maintenance of turnouts and crossings.
UIC specification, ENR specification, Subgrade specifications, Ballast specifications, Sleeper specifications, Rail and Fastening specifications, Specifications for Welding and distressing, Signal specifications, Platform and station specifications.
The track system, Forces generated by train movement, Static and dynamic analysis, Subgrade, The rail, The sleepers, Fastenings, Ballast, Mechanical behavior of track, Rail welding, Continuous welded rail.
Autocad railway applications, EXEL railway applications, Word Applications, Internet, Corel railwayt applications, Harvard Graphic Applications, Softdisk applications.
Graphic Programs for Engineers- ACAD introduction-Planning for Railway using ACAD- Applications for railway planning.
Coordinates, components, lengths and bearings, Corrections of measured distances: Elevation difference, projection on sea level. Adjustment of traverses, Setting out and point locations: control points – Intersection – Resection – Setting out centerlines of projects – Setting out of horizontal circular and transition curves – Setting out by bearing and distance – Setting out by intersecting rays. Monitoring of horizontal and vertical movement of structures, Tunneling, Setting out of water structures.
The theodolite: Observation of horizontal angles – Booking and reduction of observations – Method of directions – Vertical angle measurement.
Datum – Levels and leveling – Booking and reducing levels: Height of collimation method – Comparison method – Two-peg test.
Supervised project in small groups students aimed at providing practical experience in some aspects of Engineering surveying, Photogrammetry and Geodesy. This is accomplished through a set of lectures, Field observations and post processing using computer programs – The end product includes: Maps – Plots – reports.
Introduction – Underground surveying – Illuminations – Mining transit and equipment connecting surface and underground surveys – Dreibach triangle – Vertical shafts – Drifts – Fieldwork of tunnel surveys – Errors arising in mine surveys.
Basic software: Auto cad, Excel. General software for surveying: Civil cad, SURFER, SDR. Advanced software, Ashtech Office Suide software for survey.
History of Earth measurement and methods – historical connections with other sciences – Basic surveying concepts – Uses of surveys – Types of surveys – Geodetic surveying – history of land survey system in Egypt.
Covers concepts and mathematical modeling of Photogrammetric orientations (interior, exterior, relative, absolute); block adjustments (independent, model, bundle); ground control, auxiliary information, combined adjustments; accuracy evaluation; application in aerotriangulation and close–range photogrammetry.
Rubble mound breakwater- Submerged breakwaters- Detached breakwaters- Vertical breakwaters- Mixed breakwaters
Sea walls- submerged-breakwaters- Groins- revetments- detached breakwater.
Dry basins- slipways- floating basins- ship lift structures.
Sedement transport- nourishment- on shore and long shore cunents- long shore currents- wave in duced curents.
Plain concrete blocks retaining walls- rein forced concrete quay walls- caissons- counter forts.
Contileaver sheet piles- anchor sheet piles- double sheet piles- cellular sheet piles
Navigation channels- water area- planning of breakwaters- harbor land area- berthes.
Construction of sea piles- fenders- ship berthing forces- response of marine platforms- releiving platforms .
Theories of periodic waves- waves in shoaling water- generation and characteristics of waves- wave prediction.
Theory of earth pressure- forces on quay walls- bearing copacity of soil stratum- properties of back phill.
Dynamics of transportation – introduction to transportation planning (goals & objectives- planning process- mathematical models- technical, economic and environmental evaluation)- freight transport (freight transport systems- transport chain- handling equipment- storage- terminals- capacity and operation)- transport and environment (noise- air pollution- environment- oriented transportation planning)- traffic engineering (traffic characteristic and level of service- traffic survey and analysis- unsignalized intersections- signalized intersections- parking- pedestrian and bicycle demaud and infrastructure- geometric design of road traffic networks- traffic safety- traffic management).
Introduction (Role of public transport), Public transport systems (Characteristics and planning of bus, Tram, Rapid transit, Regional and inter-regional railways), Planning and operation (Data collection and analysis, Urban, Rural, Inter-city public transport planning, Network planning, Route planning, Headway and scheduling, Timetable creation), General planning concepts (System economic, System financing, Transit fare, Environmental consideration, Planning policies).
Introduction (Role of freight transport, Transport chain), Modal characteristics (Rail, Road, Water, Air cargo, Pipelines, Belt conveyors), Handling equipment (Classification, Characteristics, Capacities, Planning), Storage facilities (Classification, Characteristics, Planning), Container transport (Containerization, Classifications, Carriers, Hand¬ling equipment, Stacking, System planning and economy, Modal interface, Container terminal planning), Freight transport planning process (Data collection and analysis, Transport policies, Planning goals, Demand forecast, Modal split and assignment).
Transport financial analysis (Expenditure, Revenues, Sub¬sidies, Taxes), Transport cost analysis (Project cost items, Capital and Maintenance costs, Cost allocation), Transport operating costs (Distance-related costs, Time-related costs, Vehicle cost, Fuel consumption, motor oil consumption, Vehicle maintenance, Tire consumption, Depreciation, Crew, Overhead costs), Tariff analysis (Price analysis process, Discount rate, Shadow prices, Utility of income, Practical and social aspects), Transport economic analysis (Net present value, Benefit-cost ratio, Internal rate of return), Overall evaluation of transportation plans.
Introduction (definition of transportation impacts), Environmental direct impacts (Air pollution, Noise, Water pollution, Accidents), Environmental indirect impacts (Land-use changes, Land occupation, Cultural and social impacts), Environmental impact assessment and allowable standards, Measures for improving the environ¬mental quality (Environment oriented planning, Traffic control, Traffic calming, Land-use changes), Sustainable development of transport systems).
Introduction to GEO Information systems, Spatial Information Management systems, Data input quality and verification, Spatial digital data representation, Modeling techniques and their applications in GIS, Data processing and analysis, Introduction to data base management systems, Applications of the data base in digital mapping/gins, Different application of GIS as digital elevation models, Data output and presen¬tation, Review of the existing GIS software modules, Review of the current status of digital mapping/GIS in Egypt.
Road intersections at grade, Efficiency, Safety, Sight field, Approach filed, Stopping, Movement, Angle, Choice of intersection locations, Vertical and horizontal positions, Types of grade intersections, Types I, II, III and IV.
Introduction, Railway systems in cities (Tram, Underground, Urban metro, Suburban rapid rail system), Planning requirements for different city railway systems (Cross section, Track alignment, Speed, gradient, Super-elevation, Stations, Signaling and control systems), Integration and rationalization of city transport systems, Examples for railway systems in cities.
Aggregates (Sources classification properties, Evaluation tests, Combining of aggregates), Bituminous materials (Native asphalt, Manufacture of Asphalt cement, Liquid asphalt, Emulsions), Asphalt tests (A.C test, Liquid asphalt test, Emulsion tests), Highway machinery (Earth moving, compacting, Aggregates crushing), Asphalt machinery (Plants, spreaders).
Classification of airports, Aircraft characteristics and data, Airport geometric standards (Runways, Taxiways and aprons), Obstacle limitation surfaces (Take off, Approach, Transition surface, Conical and horizontal), Navigation aids (Instru¬ment landing system), Day marking and night aids
Maintenance of asphalted highways (Failure of flexible pave¬ment, Pavement distress, Maintenance methods), Maintenance of concrete Highways (failure of rigid pavement, Maintenance of cracks and joints, Strengthening of pavement), Maintenance of earth and WBM roods (Earth problems, Maintenance of WBM roads and earth roads), Methods of measuring effects.
Types of road networks- balanced and unbalanced networks, traffic- forecasting- linear and nonlinear, shell logical models-trip distribution- average factor, fraters, gravity models, Traffic signals-cycle time lost time- green wave, non signalized intersection- Road capacity- delay- level of service.
Cutting, Excavating and moving machines, bulldozers, excavators- Scrapes- Motor graders, compactors- Distributors- Sweepers, asphalt distributors- Hot mix asphaltic plants- Paving
Independent individual study or investigation of problem in a field related to the diploma, under the supervisions of a faculty member.
Primary costs of highways- right of way- pavement, constructions, etc, Road user costs-type of road- vehicle- area- operation, Accident costs- Accident rate- accident costs, costs and choice of alternatives- rate of return- benefit cost ratio, highway planning- analysis of the traffic data- parking needs.
Road intersections at grade, Efficiency, Safety, Clear heit, Sight field, Approach filed, Stopping, Movement, Angle, Choice of intersection locations, Vertical and horizontal positions, Types of grade intersections, Types I, II, III and IV.
Wheel loads design- Soil classification- stress distribution on subgrades- Design of flexible pavement using different methods.
Uses of stabilization in road construction, Mechanical Stabilization (Factors, Specification Proportion of soil aggregate for desired grades, Cement stabilization (Factors, Limitation, design), Lime stabilization (Construction, Limitation, Mechanical characteristics), Other methods (Sodium, Bitumen, Reinforcement).
Aggregate evaluation test (Sieve analysis, L.A. Test, Trail test), Asphalt tests (A.C. tests, Liquid asphalt tests, Emulsion tests), Asphalted mixtures tests (Stability tests, Extraction tests), Compaction tests and C.B.R tests for highway materials.
Types of subgrade Soil- Stress distribution in sub grades- Wheal loads design- methods of design- Type of joints- Problems of rigid pavement.
Soil classification for highway and airports purposes (AASHO —Unified and FAA), Compaction of soils for highways and airports, Evaluation of soil strength (Plate Bearing – Califor¬nia Bearing (Laboratory, Field) and Tri-axial, Drainage for Highways and streets
Classifications of tunnels site, construction methods, investigation , selection, site in hard stones, weak stones, soil mechanics for Tunnels, primary, secondary stress, settlements, Tunnel Alignment, cross section, vertical profile, Tunneling methods, open, surface, deep and under surface methods.
Quality control of compaction for subgrade- Quality control of the different component of the pavements, sub- base, Base, Binder course, Surface course, macadam pavements, concrete slab pavements, interlocking pavements.
Pavement distresses- types of evaluation- Maintenance of asphaltic layers- Maintenance of base layers- Maintenance of concrete stabs – Maintenance of joints.
Types of subgrade soil- Surface drainage- Pavement and shoulder surface- cross slope of pavement- Long, sloe of pavement- Open channel- Gutters- Catch Basin- Sub drainage- Design of filter materials.
Soil embankments classification- failure of embankment- Stability of embankment- Treatment and protect the slope of embankment. Compaction of soil embankment- Soil stabilization
Subgrade soil- sub base materials and specifications- base course materials and specification- MC and RC materials- birder and surface courses materials- Joints materials- Hardness materials additives materials.
For studies working on an advanced research problem leading to the completion of the Mater’s thesis, Students registered for the Master degree must register every term in this course starting the third term of their registration; Course is taken on a satisfactory/unsatisfactory basis.
Train traction, Forces acting during train motion, Running resistance, Resistance in tunnels, Curve resistance, Acceleration resistance, Gradient resistance, Starting resistance, Train acceleration and deceleration, train braking, Line scheduling, Coupling of buffers, Tilting trains, Railway simulation.
Longitudinal and cross sections, Planning elements, Train movements and horizontal curves, Theoretical and practical values and limits of superelevation, Combining maximum and minimum speed for super-elevation calculations, Transition curves, Ramps, Consecutive same sence and anti-sense curves, Gradients, Vertical curves, Layout design using computer methods, Rail-Road crossing and control, Switches and crossing, Manual and automatic switch operation.
Type of stations, Planning elements of stations, Wayside, Junction and End stations, Requirements of railway stations for passenger and freight transport, Infrastructure of passenger and freight stations, Passenger and freight yards, Multi-modal Container Terminal, Marshalling yards, locomotive yards.
Components of permanent way, Ballasted track, Slab track, Geo-technical analysis of subgrade, Dynamic analysis of subgrade, Curing of subgrade (additives, geotextiles), Geo-technical characteristics of Ballast, Mechanical behavior of ballast, Ballast dimensioning, Laying of track, Mechanical equipment, Sequence of construction of various track works.
Energy Consumption by railway systems, Air pollution, Prediction Models, Measure to control air pollution, Noise pollution, sources of railway noise, Factor affecting, Prediction models, American method, German method, Countermeasure to control railway noise, Noise barrier.
Parameters influencing track maintenance, Track defects, Track defects recording methods, Limit value of track defects, Progress of track defects, Mechanical equipment for maintenance works, Scheduling of maintenance operations, Technical consideration for track maintenance works, Weed control.
Type of signals, Mechanical signaling system, Electro-Mechanical signaling System, Remote Control system, Fixed block system, Moving block system, Semi-automatic control system, Automatic system, Centralized traffic control system.
Types of technology applied for control systems, Centralized traffic control centers, Computerized electronic interlocking, Communication systems for railway, Automatic railway control systems, Subway control systems, Problems of railway control systems, Railway control system in Egypt, Magnetic trains.
Independent individual study or investigation of problem in a field related to the railway studies, Under the supervisions of a faculty member.
Independent individual study or investigation of problem in a field related to the railway studies, Under the supervisions of a faculty member.
Characteristics of regional rail transit, regional rail permanent-way, Operation and control systems, Performance characteristics, Rolling stock, Track construction, Track facilities, Operating and Capital costs.
Characteristics of subway transit system, Slab track design, Operation and control systems, Performance characteristics, Rolling stock, Track construction, Track facilities, Operating and Capital costs.
Freight transport systems, Freight types, Economic transport distances, Iso Container. Transport chain, Handling equipments, Handling systems, Choise of handling systems, Demand prediction, Inland container terminal, planning and design.
Role of freight transport, Types of freight, Transport chain, Type of freight trains, Freight transport planning process, Classification yards, Containerization, Iso container, Container transport, Inland container Terminal, Handling systems, Handling equipments, Storage facilities, Just in time freight transport system.
MAGLEV systems, Suspension systems, Propulsion systems, Guidance systems, Overview of system concepts (Transrapid 07, Japanese Maglev), Assessment of MAGLEV technology, The potential for Maglev applications, Comparison of Maglev and high speed rail systems, Option for acquiring Maglev.
Railway signals, Operation of signals, Mechanical operations, Electro-mechanical operation, Remote control operation, Train control systems, Traffic safety, Interlocking, Track and Intersection Capacity, Optimization of train operation at stations, Scheduling and time table, Network analysis, Line and Network simulation., Compute applications.
Introduction to railway transit systems, Railway transit systems (Street cars, rapid rail system, regional and subway systems), Planning requirements for different city railway transport systems (cross sections, track alignments, speed, gradient, super-elevation, stations, signaling and control systems), Integration and rationalization of urban transport systems, Example of urban rail transport systems.
Objectives of simulations, Model and systems of simulations (Model building for economical and technical systems), Statistical evaluation, Application of simulation technique in railway, Movement performance simulation, Track simulation>
Track types, slab track, Ballasted track, Curve planning (Planning elements, Theoretical and practical values of superelevation, Transitions Curves, Ramps, Gradients, Vertical alignment), Track junction specifications, Control systems.
Programming language, Programming for train Dynamics, Programming for sleeper stresses, Programming for Ballast thickness and stresses, Programming for rail stresses, Programming for curve planning.
The course covers selected topics according to student’s interest in: Technological advancements in terrestrial and space surveying instrumentation, testing and calibration of surveying instruments, systematic errors and correlation of observations, influence of the atmospheric refraction, design and optimization of geodetic control surveys. A seminar format is used.
Introduction – Principles of photography – Aerial cameras – Photographic measurements – Vertical photographs – Stereoscopy and parallax – Aerial mosaics – Planning and exerting – Tilted photographs – Stereoscopic plotting instruments – Orientation – Rectification – Close range Photogrammetry – Automatic plotting machines – Basic characteristics of photo images – Basic elements in photographic interpretation – Determination of photo-coordinates – Application of photo-Int in soil investigation – Idealized remote sensing system – Practical remote sensing system – Remote sensing from space.
Introduction – Background and History – The Essential Elements of a GIS-Data Structures – Data Acquisition – Preprocessing – Data Management – Manipulation and Analysis – Product Generation – GIS Techniques.
Introduction to Inertial Geodesy, GPS and INS/GPS Integration. Definition of coordinate frames of reference: operational inertial frame, local level frame, Earth-Fixed-Earth-Centered (ECEF) frame, navigation frame, and wander frame. Error models, Strap down Inertial Mechanization. GPS/INS integration: loosely coupled integration, Tightly-coupled integration. Applications: GPS/INS integration for Airborne Photogrammetry and Remote sensing, for Marine Multi-Beam sonar (sea floor mapping), for land mobile applications, for track Geometry Determination, for land surveying under the canopy.
Intensive study of topics in hydrographic surveying. Topics are selected, according to student’s interest, from the following list: satellite, shore-based, undersea, and self-contained positioning systems, tides and currents, underwater acoustics, relevant topics in oceanography, marine geology, and marine geophysics, the design of special hydrographical surveys. A seminar format is used.
Literature search and preliminary work in preparation for M.Eng. project. A written submission and oral presentation is required to fulfill the requirement.
The course covers selected topics according to student’s interest in: Design and analysis of integrated deformation surveys, prediction and monitoring of ground subsidence in mining areas, advancement in geodetic and geotechnical instrumentation, industrial surveys, telemetric data acquisition in engineering surveys, introduction to the finite element method, and pre-analysis and optimization of engineering and mining surveys.
Introduction – Basic Map Concepts – Representing Maps – Digital Mapping System – The Components of a Digital Mapping System – Digitizing and Scanning – Data structures – Topological Data structures – Correction of topological errors – Data bases – Geographic Information System.
Introduction, Inertial positioning, Satellite positioning, Development of inertial surveying operations, Initial data processing and adjustments, Development of satellite positioning system, Satellite orbits and coordinate systems, Geodetic Doppler receivers, Doppler satellite positioning theory, Doppler data-reduction methods, Global Positioning system (GPS).
The costs and value of surveying and mapping to society; introduction to unit cost and analysis; case studies of economic reports on surveying and mapping, the management of surveying systems.
Introduction – Elements of Photogrammetric Optics – Aerial Cameras – Aerial Photography – Filed Surveys for Photogrammetry – Planning Aerial Photography – Aerial Mosaics – Principle of Stereoscopy and Parallax – Oblique and Panoramic Photographs – Rectification – Aero Triangulation – Automation of Photogrammetric Process
Adjustment of Structure Verticality – Study of Crystal Movement and Geodetic Techniques for Detecting Horizontal and Vertical Structural Deformations – Laser Instruments and Techniques in Various Surveying Applications such as Leveling land Reclamation, etc. – Precise Methods for Measuring Horizontal Angles.
Astronomical terms –the celestial sphere – Astronomical coordinates Azimuth altitude system – right ascension declination system –Hour angle polar distance system the earth – terrestrial coordinates – zones of the earth – the sun: Apparent motion of the sun –the earth’s orbit round the sun the Astronomical triangle : Definitions – solution of the triangle stars positions – elongation – prime vertical – culmination – circum polar stars time: types of time – the sidereal time – solar apparent time – the standard time – Equation of time – conversation of time – the calendar and nautical balance.
Angular computations – Triangular computations – Theodolite applications – traverse computations – areas and volume computations – tachometry computations – computation for curve ranging (Horizontal , vertical and transition ).
Probability Theory – Introduction to Statistics – Descriptive Statistics-Probability Distributions- The Normal Distributions – Sampling Distributions – Correlation & Regression – Error of Measurements – Random Error of Measurements – The Arithmetic Mean and The Mean Square Error of The Function of Measured Variables – Standard and Probable Error – Corrections to Equally and Unequally Accurate Measurements – Combinations of Error – Adjustment of Error By Least Squares Method.
Computation of geodetic position on the reference ellipsoid :Puissant’s formula for short lines (direct and inverse problems ), The Gauss Mid –Latitude formula , Bessel’s formula for long lines.
Studies of the latest concepts and developments in geodesy .selection of topics depends on student’s interest
Review of celestial orbital and terrestrial coordinate systems ; orbital mechanism. Principle and applications of satellite photography, satellite Doppler ,Global positioning system , satellite laser ranging , and very long baseline interferometer.
GPS different segment ,GPS constellation ,GPS satellite ,The need for GPS satellite The need for GPS positioning ,GPS satellites singles, Basic concepts of satellite, Based position. Positioning by pseudoranging , positioning from carrier phase measurement. Denial of accuracy and access, Dilution of precision , Mask angle Error sources in GPS, Data combination and differences, Methods of positioning by GPS : static, Rapid static, Reoccupation , stop and go, True Kinematics , Differential GPS , RTK GPS .GPS and photogrammetry .
Theories of periodic waves- waves in shoaling water- generation and characterestics of waves- wave prediction- wave forces
Hydrographic survey- cunents- mooring (limited theory of mooring structures- wind and cunent effects) – tension forces on mooring structures.
Basic notation- damping- stibfness- dynamic equation of motion- undamped and damped vibration- unforced and forced motion.
Stiffness and damping of shallow foundation- sunface and embded foundations- surface and embdedfoundations- response to transiet loads
Waves and current movements- stability of shore line- erosion and sedimentation in unstable shore line movement of sediment particles.
Preliminary site reconnaissance- survey and aerial contour mapping- studies of harbor and port layouts- hydrographic survey- soil investigations.
Dry basins- slipways- ship lift structures- floating basins- mooring structures- floating structures.
Response of marine structure to dynamic loads-Impact loads due to vessel approach-Soil geotextile behind retaining walls, Dynamic analysis of gravity berths.
Introduction to Finite Element Theory, Plane strain element, Plate bending element, Phare element, Multi-element analysis
Wave Characteristics (velocity, surface elevation, displacement), Wave forces (Breaking, waves, non-breaking waves), Spectral Analysis (wave spectrum, spectral density, transfer function, power spectrum).
Components of off- Shore structures- Response of off- shore structures to dynamic wave loads- Analysis of off-shore structures.
Traffic surveys and analysis (Traffic flow between and at intersection, Speeds and delays, parking), Traffic charac¬teristics (Definitions, Capacity, Service levels, Fundamental relationships), Design of traffic facilities (Predicting demands, Route classification, Geometric design, Facilities at intersection, Parking facilities, Pedestrian and bicycle facilities, Network design), Traffic control systems (Signs, Signals, Cycle time calculations, Parking control system, Area traffic control, Integrated traffic control systems for public transport on public roads), Traffic safety (Accidents, Accident danger, Measures for traffic safety).
Introduction (transportation problems, Trends in transporta¬tion planning), Urban transportation planning (Elements of transportation planning, Transportation planning process, Goods movement planning), Forecast of urban transport demand (Data collection and analysis, Goals and objectives, Aggregate sequential demand models), Sketch planning and project Planning (Generation, Analysis and evaluation of alternative plans, Risk and uncertainty).
Plan and design of highway facilities (Roadway structure, Parking, Pedestrian and bicycle facilities), Airport facilities (Air side area: “runway configuration, Geometry and capacity, Taxiway layout, Guidance signing, Lighting, Pavement design”, Land side area: “Terminal building, Vehicular Circulation and parking”), Railway facilities (Track structure, Passenger and freight stations, Marshaling yards, Container terminals, Operating facilities), Water transport facilities (Inland waterways, Seaport capacity, Wharf structures, Fenders, Navigation aids, Transit sheds, Container terminals).
Transport financial analysis (Expenditure, Revenues, Sub¬sidies, Taxes), Transport cost analysis (Project cost items, Capital and Maintenance costs, Cost allocation), Transport operating costs (Distance-related costs, Time-related costs, Vehicle cost, Fuel consumption, motor oil consumption, Vehicle maintenance, Tire consumption, Depreciation, Crew, Overhead costs), Tariff analysis (Price analysis process, Discount rate, Shadow prices, Utility of income, Practical and social aspects), Transport economic analysis (Net present value, Benefit-cost ratio, Internal rate of return), Overall evaluation of transportation plans.
Introduction (definition of transportation impacts), Environmental direct impacts (Air pollution, Noise, Water pollution, Accidents), Environmental indirect impacts (Land-use changes, Land occupation, Cultural and social impacts), Environmental impact assessment and allowable standards, Measures for improving the environ¬mental quality (Environment oriented planning, Traffic control, Traffic calming, Land-use changes), Sustainable development of transport systems).
Development of trade logistics philosophies, information technology of trade (electronic commerce, electronic market, internet commerce, electronic data interchange), Transport logistics costs, Organization system, Barriers of trade logistics, Planning of logistics.
Mass transit systems characteristics, Route planning, route location, stop location, route schedules (headways, constructing time table, broach route schedules), vehicle and labor scheduling, control of operations, route evaluation.
Characteristics of light rail transit, Light rail permanent-way, Operation of light rail transit and control systems, Performance characteristics, Rolling stock, Light rail construction and operating costs, Light rail transit facilities.
Introduction, Parking generation and supply needs (parking generation, zoning regulation), Parking studies and characteristics (parking inventories, accumulation and duration), Design aspects of parking facilities (basic parking dimensions, parking modules, separating small and large vehicle areas, parking garages), Parking programs.
Components of air transport (airport activity, types of airport, aircraft characteristics), Airport planning (organization and finance, development of study design, demand and technology forecasts, determination of facility requirements), Airspace traffic control (Airways, navigation aids, air traffic control facilities, air traffic control operations, air traffic control development trends), Design of air side area (runway configuration, runway Geometry, runway Length, runway capacity analysis, taxiway layout, holding aprons, markings, lighting, pavement design, drainage), Design and operation of land side area (air terminal building, vehicular circulation and parking, terminal ground access).
Intersection design objectives and consideration, Sizing the intersection (unsignalized intersection, signalized intersection), Intersection channelization, special situations at intersections (intersection at skewed angles, t-intersection, offset intersection, treatment for heavy left-turn movements), street hardware for signalized intersection.
Traffic stream parameters volume and rates of flow, Speed and travel time, Density and occupancy, Spacing and head way, Relationship among volumes, Speed and density, Speed studies definitions, Spot speed, Measurement techniques, Travel time studies field techniques, Statistical analysis, Delay studies.
Rail transport railway planning, Railway design, Operating and control systems, Road transport roadway element design, Parking facilities planning and design, Pedestrian and bicycle facilities planning and design, Air transport airport activities, Airport types, Aircraft characteristics, Airport planning, Airspace traffic control, Navigation aids, Planning of air side and land side area, Water transport (planning process, environmental consideration, inland water ways, planning of harbors and ports), Pipeline transport (pipeline planning, pipeline design, pipeline operations).
Introduction to intersection control, Signalized intersection components signal cycle (types of signals operation, headways, saturation flow, lost time), Unsignalized intersection (traffic marking, intersection capacity, level of service).
Introduction (definitive concepts and ideas), Hypothetical land use/transportation systems, Land use potential and traffic generation, transportation and land use interaction, growth and distribution of land use potential, interactive land use and transportation planning, Concepts of city oriented traffic and traffic oriented city, Developing access, Centralization and decentralization, Traffic facilities in central area, Traffic facilities in residential areas, Feasibility and detailed studies, Management of alternative future, Development of project options.
Introduction to the use of operation researches in the transportation planning, The optimization problem, Linear programming, Linear programming versus Deductive models, The Simplex method, The shortest-path algorithm, The transpor¬tation problem, Queuing theory, Desire lines, Program Evaluation And Review Technique PERT, Critical path method, Network based management systems, Simulation techniques, Quantitative decision procedures in management.
Independent individual study or investigation of problem in a field related to the diploma, Under the supervisions of a faculty member.
Overview of probability functions and statistics (discrete versus continuous functions, randomness and distributions describing randomness, organization data, common statistical estimators), Normal distribution and its applications (standard normal distribution, important characteristics of the normal distribution function), Confidence Bounds, Sample size computations, Addition of random variables, Binominal distribution, Poisson distribution, Hypothesis testing, application on transportation.
Environment and traffic noise- reflection- absorption- noise calculations, Reduction of traffic noise- active passive methods, barriers design, Exhaust and Environment- gases concentration models- projections, quieting of city traffic, urban and city centers- quieting methods.
Vertical Alignment of roads in tunnels, Design of islands, Angle of intersections less than 700, I, II, III, IV, grade separations- Distance bet. Int. – ramp profile- actual- apparent grade, effect of wind on Geometric design- Horizontal- longitudinal profile.
Tunnel construction- under sea water- Expulsion technology, Tunnel isolation water isolation- sound isolation. Tunnel ventilation- natural- mechanical- vent. Calculations, special provisions for tunnels- regulations- Emergency situations.
Design of bituminous mixes (methods of Marshall — modified Hubbared-Hveem, Smith, agg, surface-voids consideration), Asphalt pavement structures (Flexible pavement, Asphalt macadam, Asphalt concrete, Surface treatment), Additives used in mixes, Sulphur in asphalt paving materials, Recycling, Specifications.
Design of flexible pavements: stress distribution in subgrades, Design of flexible highway pavement using the different methods, Design of flexible pavement in airports, Design of rigid pavements: design of rigid highway pavement, Design of rigid pavement in Airports- Joint types- Protected of joints.
Runway configuration, geometry, and capacity- Taxiway layout- Aprons- Holding areas safety areas- Lighting- Navigation Aids- Day Marking- Vehicular circulation and Parking.
Planning and design of highway facilities (road geometric, road structure, parking and pedestrian), road safety, traffic flow characteristic wearing area- Traffic signs (location, sign installation, ….etc) Wearing signs- in formatory signs. Road Markings- Highway lighting.
Type of pavements- Positions- Material flexible pavement distress- Rigid pavement distress- Maintenance methods- Methods of Measuring effects- Maintenance of ends runway- Maintenance of flexible pavements in runway and Taxiway- Maintenance of apron area- Maintenance of slab crocks- Maintenance of joints.
Consensus properties- Gradation of materially – Specification of bitumen- Bitumen classification- Compaction and volumetric design- Super pave gyratory compactor (SGC) Super pave performance Tests (Permanent- deformation- Fatigue cracking…etc)
For studies working on an advanced research problem leading to the completion of the Ph.D. Thesis, Students registered for the Ph.D. degree must register every term in this course starting the first term after passing their qualifying examination. Course is taken on a satisfactory/unsatisfactory basis.
Programming language, line model, input data module, Computation module, Output data module, Network model, Network modules (Input data, computation, optimization, output data), Time tabling, Optimization of transport costs, Case study.
Introduction, Track capacity, Intersection capacity, Scheduling and timetable, Network analysis, Line and network simulation, computer applications.
Programming for railway problems (MATLAB, or C-PLUS, or PASCAL), Computer applications for railway planning and design.
Railway transit systems, Railway inter-city systems, Railway Transport system components (Transit, Inter-city) , Railway infrastructure
Optimization Methods, Stage of optimization process, rail line model, rail network model, data required for rail line simulation, railway time table, Case study.
Passenger stations, Platform, Stairs, Ramps, Passenger tunnels, Level crossing, Multi-transfer stations, Track junction, Subway infrastructure, Signal planing, Freight stations, Classification yards, Locomotive yards, Container Terminals.
The figure of the earth – the Geoid – the spheroid – meridian arcs – latitude and longitude; azimuth – radius of curvature along meridian – the length of meridian arc – arc distance along latitude – area between two latitudes and two longitudes – calculation on the spheroid – curves on the spheroid – computations for Geodetic positions.
Concepts of measurements and error – types of error – error propagation and linearization – least square adjustment – variance-covariance propagation – reanalysis of survey measurements – general least square adjustment – applications in plane coordinate surveys – matrix algebra and adjustment.
Introduction – classification of projections – general properties of conical projections: equal area conical and azimuthal projections – equidistant conical and azimuthal projections – cylindrical projections: perspective and some other azimuthal projections: circular orthomarphic polyconic projections – pseudo cylindrical projections.
Determination of local time and the errors of chronometer – The determination of true meridian (Azimuth) – determination of latitude – determination of longitude
Types of Geodetic networks – Adjustment Triangulation network – adjustment of Trilateration networks – adjustment of higher networks – adjustment of precise leveling networks – adjustment of the system traverses of a survey network.
Basic idea of positioning by satellites – Satellite orbital space geometry: satellite coordinates and associated transformation: satellite observing techniques, Doppler satellite positioning, the navigation satellite system (NNSS), Doppler observations in Egypt – Geodetic applications of artificial earth satellites.
The Global Positioning System – GPS receiver technology – surveying with GPS time – earth rotation – reference system and geodetic datum – GPS data processing.
Introduction – principle of Photogrammetry – optics for Photogrammetry – aerial camera – photographic measurements – vertical photograph – stereoscopic viewing and stereoscopic parallax – control for an isolephotography – aerial mosaics, planning and exerting- tilted photographs – stereoscopic plotting instruments.
General introduction to the geodetic nets- triangulation specifications& triangulation figures – Geometrical conditions – strength of figure – spherical excess – base line – methods of measurements of horizontal angles in triangulation nets – triangulation field work – reduction to center (eccentric stations) – triangulation computations – Trilateration – combined networks (Hybrid) – intersection – resection – precise leveling nets – trigonometric leveling.
Introduction – methods of surveying – horizontal and vertical control – the measurement of distance in the sea: – the measurements of angles – shore line survey – tidal gauges – datum or mean sea level – sounding – methods of location of sounding – hydrographic charts – production of tides – prediction of tides:- gauging of discharge – measurements of velocity of flow – determination of discharge of a stream.
Effect of structures on waves (beaches, gravity structures, submerged breakwaters, pile array, floating structures), Stability and design of floating structures.
Stiffness and damping of single piles, Pile group analysis, Dynamic response of marine platforms, Impact of vessels.
Shore protection structures, Grains, Retaining walls, Submerged, Floating and detaching parallel break waters, sea bed property and slope.
Analysis of sheet piles quay wall, Stability of cellular sheet piles, combined retaining walls (Flexible wall, and piles).
Introduction to finite difference method, Boundary element method, Variational principal method, Analysis of marine aspects using numerical analysis.
Methods of demand forecasting (trends and extrapolation, category analysis, econometric models, land use models, gravity models), Travel demand models, Trip generation models, trip distribution models, Mode choice models, Trip assignment models Application of models (Intercity, urban, international, regional), Calibration of demand models (multiple regression, error analysis).
The Range of ITS applications, Actuated Signal control and detection, Network optimization, Sensing traffic using virtual detectors, In-vehicle routing and personal route information, Smart car, Commercial routing and delivery, Electronic toll collection, Smart card, Congestion pricing, Dynamic assignment, Traffic enforcement, Bus transit and para-transit, Emerging issues, use of GPS.
Introduction, International trade, Transport Chains, Classification of carriers and modal characteristics, Multi-modal Transport Concept, Warehousing and material handling (Loading and unloading facilities, costs, designs, vehicle design, storage), Distribution strategies (Networks, collection-distribution systems), Marketing of transport services (Concepts and approach in transport sector; Location theory).
Definitions of sustainable development, Unsustainable of present transport system, Alternatives Philosophies for transportation planning concepts, Development of mobility, Sustainable-oriented transportation planning, Saving motorized traffic (Integrated land use/transportation planning, Effective use of telecommunications), Shifting motorized traffic (Increasing the role of public transport, Creation of pedestrian and cycling facilities, Private car use restrictions, Ride-sharing and Car-sharing), Smoothing motorized traffic (Introducing traffic control measures, Improving the accessibility in central areas, Residential traffic cells, Parking control, Freight traffic management, Introduction of intelligent traffic systems (Telematics)).
Transportation, energy and Environment, Interdependence between transportation models and energy models, Factors affecting energy consumption, Estimation of energy consumption and related emissions, Trends in road and rail Transport Energy Consumption, Recommendations for needed Actions to reduce energy consumption, Evaluation process for projecting the transportation energy consumption and emissions under different policies, Sustainable development in energy consumption.
Economic evaluation techniques (annual return, rate of return, benefit cost analysis), Environment impact assessment (environment impact statements, transportation environmental impacts), Transportation evaluation techniques, Process of project appraisal (Appraisal path, methodology, procedures and documentation, multi disciplinary analysis), Risk analysis, Sensitivity analysis.
Fundamentals of Global Positioning Systems (GPS) (measurement techniques, precision), Establishment of horizontal and vertical control using Differential GPS, Route Planning Tools (GIS/GPS, Road Location: GPS, Road Location Techniques).
Cause of accidents, Exposure control, Accident risk control, Accident prevention, Behavior modification, Injury control, Planning actions to implement policy strategies, National policy initiatives, Accident data collection and record systems (accident reporting, manual filing systems, computer record systems), Accident statistics (types of statistics, accident rates, statistical displays and their use, identifying high accident locations, before and after accident analysis), Site analysis (collision diagrams, condition diagrams, interpretation of condition and collision diagrams), Development of countermeasures.
Map scale – Mapping organization – National mapping program – National digital cartographic database – manual and computer – aided drafting procedures – Basic manual plotting procedures – topographic symbols- placing the map on a sheet – lettering – meridian arrow – little – Notes and legend – Drafting materials – Automated mapping and computer – aided drafting systems – sources of error in mapping.
The concept of adjustment : simple adjustment method , the least squares method . Least squares adjustment : Techniques of least squares , the concept of weight, least squares adjustment of indirect observation, least squares adjustment of observation only . variance, covariance propagation. pre-analysis of surveying measurements .Triangulation , Trilateration precise leveling : Figures used , strength factors , classification and specifications . Observations: Base line, horizontal directions , distance measurement. Adjustment of triangulation , trilateration and precise leveling network by : Approximate , direct , indirect, variation of coordinates .
Programs for : the figure of the earth curves on the earth , program to computers areas on the earth . radii of curvature at a point on earth’s spheroid of the earth . program to adjust the different types of networks (Triangulation , Trilateration and precise leveling network ).
This course covers the architectural issue of geographic information systems (GIS). It includes database management systems, the relational data model , the entity-relationship data model , the enhanced
A review of the current status and development in remote sensing , based on literature study and seminar presentations .Implementation and demonstration of an image processing operation learned from literature.
Introduction – gravity field and gravity potential – gravity measurements – accuracy of gravity measurements – reductions of gravity measurements – errors propagation of the gravity elements – determination of the gravity value – Gravimeters – connections for gravity – gravity anomaly – determination of deflection of the vertical – heights and gravity – gravity field and spirit leveling.
Computation for the figure of the earth – computation of errors – computation for linear, exponential and polynomial regression – computation of the strength of figures – programming for intersection and resection – computation of triangulation data – computation of heights of survey stations – computation for base line – adjustment of geodetic figures (Triangulation& Trilateration).
Basic characteristic of photo images – basic elements in photographic interpretation – determination of photo coordinates – application of photo interpretation in soil investigation – idealized remote sensing system – remote sensing from space.
Computation on the earth’s spheroid – computation of curves on the spheroid – computation of geodetic positions – computation of positions by satellites.
Introduction to GEO-Information system, spatial information management system – data input quality and verification – spatial digital data representation – modeling techniques their applications in GIS – data processing and analysis – introduction to data base management systems – application of the data-base in digital mapping/GIS – different application of GIS as digital elevation models – data output and presentation – review of the existing GIS software modules – review of the current status of digital mapping/GIS in Egypt.
International to tunnel and mine surveying – horizontal control survey on the surface – underground surveys – estimate of the deviation in the break–through and the various factors influencing it – computation of the required accuracy of the tunnel triangulation net – adjoined traverses in tunnel surveying – tunnel orientation – vertical control: the transfer of levels using electro-optical instruments.
For studies working on an advanced research problem leading to the completion of the master’s thesis. Student registered for the master degree must register every term in this course starting the third term of their registration.
For studies working on an advanced research problem leading to the completion of the Ph.D. thesis. Student registered for the Doctor degree must register every term in this course starting the first term after passing their qualifying examination.
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Tacheometry: Stadia – Method of tangents
Electronic Distance Measurement: Basic principles – Reduction of EDM distances.
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Areas: Trapezoidal and Simpson’s rules – Straight-sided figures – Areas by coordinates.
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