Lecture 1 Introduction - ASU 114

Introduction CHEP Selected Topics in Contemporary Issues ASU 114 Prof. Dr. Ahmed Ragheb [email protected] Prof. Dr. Ahmed Ragheb Lec. 1 ASU 114 Selected Topics in Cont...

Introduction CHEP Selected Topics in Contemporary Issues ASU 114 Prof. Dr. Ahmed Ragheb [email protected] Prof. Dr. Ahmed Ragheb Lec. 1 ASU 114 Selected Topics in Contemporary Issues Introduction Course Details Prof. Dr. Ahmed Ragheb Prof. Dr. Tamer Fathi 40 60 30 25 5 Final Exam -Assignments 10 Mid Term Presentation and -Attendance 10 Exam Report -Lec./Tut. Quiz 10 Teaching Assistants Eng. Mah. Darwish / Eng. Mah. Hamdy / Eng. Ahmed Abdelmabood / Eng. Moamen Aly / Eng. Hazem Medhat / Eng. Fady Waguih Prof. Dr. Ahmed Ragheb Lec. 1 ASU 114 Selected Topics in Contemporary Issues 1 Introduction Aim and Objectives Aim Expose students to major current projects covering all engineering specializations, e.g. water, energy, power, transportation, communication, etc. Objectives: - Introduction to Mega projects in different fields. - Dealing with data collection needed for mega projects planning. - Errors in collected data (treatment, calculation and propagation. - Different modules for data prediction to the future. - Geographical information system and its rules in mega projects. - Importance of multidisciplinary thinking, project management basics related to national projects. - Egyptian Boundaries and resources. - Modern Engineering issues. Prof. Dr. Ahmed Ragheb Lec. 1 ASU 114 Selected Topics in Contemporary Issues 2 Introduction Teaching Schedule Week Lecture Tutorial Assignment 1 Introduction 2 Data Required for Mega Projects Planning Units Organizing groups + Present. 3 Data Required for Mega Projects Planning MSL determination )Tide effect) topics 4 Errors in Data Needed for Planning 5 Dealing with Errors Needed for Planning Grid + Contour Assign. 1+ Quiz (Units) 6 Data Error Propagation Data Interpolation/Extrapolation for Theory of errors Assign. 2 + Quiz 7 Planning Error Propagation (MSL + Contour) 8 Midterm Exam Assign. 3 + Quiz 9 Egypt Boundaries and Resources Interpolation (Theory of errors) 10 Positioning and Navigation Assign. 4 + Quiz Geographical Information System Presentation 11 (Interpolation) 12 Case of Study 1 (Water & Agricultural) Presentation 13 Case of Study 2 ( Population) 14 Revision 15 Final Exam Prof. Dr. Ahmed Ragheb Lec. 1 ASU 114 Selected Topics in Contemporary Issues 3 Introduction Sustainable Development Sustainable development should allow us to satisfy our own needs, while we keep in mind that enough resources must remain to permit future generations to meet their own needs. We cannot afford to present apologies to future generations, particularly if certain actions are irreversible. Sustainable development is not a fixed concept or even a resonant slogan, but it is a way of life and intellectual management that has become obligatory these days to preserve the capabilities of the country and the requirements of life. Prof. Dr. Ahmed Ragheb Lec. 1 ASU 114 Selected Topics in Contemporary Issues 4 Introduction Sustainable Development SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS Prof. Dr. Ahmed Ragheb Lec. 1 ASU 114 Selected Topics in Contemporary Issues 5  Introduction Sustainable Development Goals End hunger, achieve food security End poverty in all its forms everywhere. and improved nutrition, and promote sustainable agriculture. Ensure healthy lives Ensure inclusive and quality and promote well- education for all and being for all at all promote lifelong learning. ages. Achieve gender Ensure access to water equality and empower and sanitation for all. all women and girls. Ensure access to Promote inclusive and affordable, reliable, sustainable economic sustainable, and modern growth, employment, energy for all. and decent work for all. Prof. Dr. Ahmed Ragheb Lec. 1 ASU 114 Selected Topics in Contemporary Issues 6 Introduction Goals of Sustainable Development Build resilient Reduce inequality within infrastructure, and among countries. promote sustainable industrialization, and foster innovation. Ensure sustainable consumption and Make cities inclusive, production patterns. safe, resilient, and sustainable. Conserve and sustainably use the Take urgent action to oceans, seas, and combat climate change marine resources. and its impacts. Promote just, peaceful, Sustainably manage and inclusive societies. forests, combat desertification, halt and Revitalize the global reverse land partnership for degradation, and halt sustainable biodiversity loss. development Prof. Dr. Ahmed Ragheb Lec. 1 ASU 114 Selected Topics in Contemporary Issues 7 Introduction Mega Projects The government of Egypt has placed a strong emphasis on infrastructure development and construction as key engines of urban growth and financial stability in the years since the country embarked on an ambitious economic reform program in 2016. Prof. Dr. Ahmed Ragheb Lec. 1 ASU 114 Selected Topics in Contemporary Issues 8 Introduction The Grand Egyptian Museum Prof. Dr. Ahmed Ragheb Lec. 1 ASU 114 Selected Topics in Contemporary Issues 9 Introduction El-Daba’a Nuclear Power Plant The Russian State Atomic Energy Corporation (ROSATOM) is the developer of the nuclear power plant, which will be owned and operated by the Nuclear Power Plant Authority (NPPA) of the Arab Republic of Egypt. It will comprise four pressurised water reactors (PWRs) with a total capacity of 4.8GW, which is expected to account for up to 50% of Egypt’s power generation capacity. 250 Km west of Alexandria Net capacity 4800 mega watt Prof. Dr. Ahmed Ragheb Lec. 1 ASU 114 Selected Topics in Contemporary Issues 10 Introduction Hurghada-Luxor High-speed Rail 3 stages with length 2000 Km. 1st stage AinSukhna to Marsa Matrouh. 2nd stage 6th October to Abu-Simbel. 3rd Stage Qena to Hurghada. Design speed of the new railway line is going to be 250 km/h Total budget US$8.7 billion Prof. Dr. Ahmed Ragheb Lec. 1 ASU 114 Selected Topics in Contemporary Issues 11  Introduction Tahya Masr Bridge Links from east of Cairo to Alexandria Desert Road and El Alamein without passing through the heart of Cairo. It is recorded in Guinness World Record as the World Widest Cable Stayed Bridge. width 67.3m in the middle and the largest navigational slot across the Nile, where the width of the opening of the navigation is up to 300m. Pillars reached 100m and load capacity 120 tons. Prof. Dr. Ahmed Ragheb Lec. 1 ASU 114 Selected Topics in Contemporary Issues 12 Introduction October Oasis Ministry of Housing planned this project for a mixed land development including high- income, middle-income, and mid- to-low-income residential housing, as well as commercial, retail, hotel and recreational blocks. South-West of 6th of October City Area of 43 Km2 Prof. Dr. Ahmed Ragheb Lec. 1 ASU 114 Selected Topics in Contemporary Issues 13 Introduction Tahrir Petrochemical Complex Located in Suez, while split into three separate sites. The first site is where the naphtha cracker facility is located. Its maximum annual production capacity will be around four million tons, making it the biggest in the world. The second site is dedicated to facilities that produce associated oil derivatives. The last site has three polyethylene units. It should create around 50,000 direct jobs and 25,000 indirect job opportunities. the complex is expected to commence commercial operations in 2027. Prof. Dr. Ahmed Ragheb Lec. 1 ASU 114 Selected Topics in Contemporary Issues 14 Introduction New Administrative Capital Projects Prof. Dr. Ahmed Ragheb Lec. 1 ASU 114 Selected Topics in Contemporary Issues 15 Introduction New Administrative Capital Projects Al-Fattah al-Aleem Mosque The Nativity of Christ Cathedral The mosque is built in the Mamluk style a mega-cathedral, the largest of its and is located on a hill overlooking the kind in Egypt and the Middle East. New Administrative Capital as the largest The cathedral serves the city's Coptic of mosque in Egypt and third largest in Orthodox community. the Middle East. Prof. Dr. Ahmed Ragheb Lec. 1 ASU 114 Selected Topics in Contemporary Issues 16 Introduction New Administrative Capital Projects The Octagon Egypt International Olympic City Egypt's new Ministry of Defense A whole city built as a sports complex with headquarters. The complex is considered more than 22 sporting facilities, The New Administrative Capital Stadium with a the largest of its kind in the Middle East capacity of over 93,900 people, is the largest and one of the largest in the world. stadium in Egypt and the second largest in Africa. Prof. Dr. Ahmed Ragheb Lec. 1 ASU 114 Selected Topics in Contemporary Issues 17 Introduction New Administrative Capital Projects The Iconic Tower The Governmental district of Egypt The location of the Governmental District is The Iconic Tower, With a total structural key due to it is central location adjoining the height of almost 400 metres, it is already presidential palace, business centre, and the the tallest building in Africa. It has 77 floors, diplomatic district, which provides a strong link mostly for office use. to the significant zones, with a total built-up area of approximately 1,580,000 m2. Prof. Dr. Ahmed Ragheb Lec. 1 ASU 114 Selected Topics in Contemporary Issues 18 Introduction Capital Medical City Egyptians for Healthcare Services (EHCS) has a vision for a medical destination that will revolutionize the health care industry in the region and attract medical tourism to Egypt. Its planned location is badr city, The project is in an area that is challenged by wealth gaps, economic turmoil and access to high quality health care. Area of 140 feddans Largest medical city in the region Prof. Dr. Ahmed Ragheb Lec. 1 ASU 114 Selected Topics in Contemporary Issues 19 Introduction Renewable Energy Projects Benban Solar Park Zaafarana wind farm It’s a photovoltaic power station with a total capacity of 1650 MW nominal power which It’s a wind power plant located in Ras corresponds to an annual production of Gharib, which belongs to the Red Sea approximately 3.8 TWh. It is located Governorate. It is one of the first farms to be in Benban (Aswan Governorate) in the western established to produce wind energy in Egypt, desert, approximately 650 km south of Cairo and with an area of 120 Km2, and produces a 40 km northwest of Aswan. Benban is currently third of what the High Dam produces the 4th largest solar power plant in the world. Prof. Dr. Ahmed Ragheb Lec. 1 ASU 114 Selected Topics in Contemporary Issues 20 Introduction Egypt’s Monorail project In August 2019, Bombardier Transportation, Orascom Const. and the Arab Contractors signed an agreement with the National Authority for Tunnels to design, build and operate two new monorail lines in Egypt. This project is the longest monorail system in the world, and will enable fast, sustainable, comfortable and safe transportation for 45,000 passengers per hour in each direction. East nile track : from nasr city to new adminst. Captial 56 Km length West nile track : from new 6th October to giza 42 Km length Prof. Dr. Ahmed Ragheb Lec. 1 ASU 114 Selected Topics in Contemporary Issues 21 Introduction New Alamein City Projects A new city located in Northwest Egypt inaugurated by Egyptian President on March 2018. New Alamein lies on the Mediterranean Sea, approximately 85 km west of Borg El Arab International Airport. Still under construction, New Alamein was conceived by the Egyptian government as a centre for tourism, education, and government. The city has its own presidential palace and ministry building. Prof. Dr. Ahmed Ragheb Lec. 1 ASU 114 Selected Topics in Contemporary Issues 22 Introduction New Alamein City Projects Al Masa Towers Prof. Dr. Ahmed Ragheb Lec. 1 ASU 114 Selected Topics in Contemporary Issues 23 Introduction New Alamein City Projects Al-Alamein Presidential Palace Prime Minster’s Building Prof. Dr. Ahmed Ragheb Lec. 1 ASU 114 Selected Topics in Contemporary Issues 24 Introduction Masr Island Prof. Dr. Ahmed Ragheb Lec. 1 ASU 114 Selected Topics in Contemporary Issues 25