Basics of Civil Engineering

Course Objectives

• Overview of fundamental concepts in Civil Engineering for all engineering branches.
• Emphasizes the role of Civil Engineering in addressing societal needs.

Branches of Civil Engineering

• Structural Engineering: Design and analysis of various structures including buildings, bridges, and tunnels.
• Geotechnical Engineering: Focus on rock and soil for designing foundations and retaining walls.
• Construction Engineering: Involves the planning and execution of designs across multiple engineering disciplines.
• Transportation Engineering: Ensures efficient movement of people and goods through the design of transportation infrastructure.
• Surveying: Measurement of Earth’s dimensions using advanced equipment for accurate mapping.
• Water Resources Engineering: Management of both surface and groundwater resources.
• Environmental Engineering: Addresses waste treatment, pollution control, and site remediation.

Structural Engineering

• Engages in the identification of loads acting upon structures, including self-weight, live loads, and environmental forces (wind, earthquakes, temperature changes).
• Aims to design structures that can support and resist these loads effectively.

Geotechnical Engineering

• Utilizes knowledge from geology, material science, and hydraulics for safe design of foundations.
• Key tasks include the design of structures like retaining walls.

Construction Engineering

• Combines technical engineering with business aspects like contract drafting and supply chain management.
• Involves monitoring construction expenses due to high business risks in the sector.

Transportation Engineering

• Covers the design, construction, and maintenance of transportation systems (highways, railways, airports).
• Includes various subfields such as traffic engineering, urban engineering, and Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS).

Surveying

• Provides essential measurements necessary for mapping and construction.
• Traditional methods are enhanced with modern technologies like GPS and laser scanning for increased accuracy.

Water Resources Engineering

• Integrates multiple disciplines to manage water quality and availability.
• Key focus on both underground aquifers and surface water bodies such as rivers and lakes.

Environmental Engineering

• Addresses issues related to waste treatment and resource purification.
• Includes studies on pollutant transport, water and air quality improvement, and hazardous waste management.

This quiz covers the fundamental concepts of Civil Engineering, aimed at providing an overview to students from all branches of engineering. It highlights the importance of civil engineering in meeting societal needs and understanding its various domains.