Self-Assessment Report

King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals Department of Civil Engineering

SELF-ASSESSMENT REPORT

Volume 1

Prepared by Self-Assessment Committee Shukri H. Al-Senan, Associate Professor Naser A. Al-Shayea, Associate Professor Muhammad S. Vohra, Assistant Professor Mohammed H. Baluch, Professor, Chairman

Submitted to The Program Assessment Center Deanship of Academic Development King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals Dhahran

May 2005

FOREWORD

This is the first Self Assessment Report prepared by the Department of Civil Engineering in accordance with new guidelines developed by the Program Assessment Center at the Deanship of Academic Development, KFUPM. As with all things done the first time around, the task was difficult in the initial stages but provided its interesting moments towards the conclusion, especially when analyzing the data provided by survey questionnaires completed by alumni, graduating seniors and the faculty of the Department and in identifying the areas in which the Department needs strengthening.

The results of the surveys and a critical analysis of the trends in the Department make the self assessment exercise valuable. It is hoped that criticism of certain facets of the program will be taken positively such that corrective measures by the University in conjunction with the Department will help make the Department more vibrant and productive.

Several people helped to make this Report possible. On behalf of the Committee Members, Dr. Vohra, Dr. Al-Shayea, Dr. Al-Senan, we would like to thank the Chairman of the Department, Dr. Al-Abdul Wahhab and the illustrious administrative staff trio, Mr. Mumtaz, Mr. ‘Oly’ Solano (who deserves a very special thanks) and Mr. Efren for all their great help and support in accomplishing this complex assignment. The Committee also extends its thanks to all the CE faculty members for participating in the faculty survey and for the preparation of several course requirements as well as their resumes. Also a great big thanks to the alumni and the graduating students of 2005 for taking the time to convey their feelings about the quality of the CE Program.

Mohammed Baluch Chairman, Self Assessment Committee

May 15, 2005

KFUPM-CE Self-Assessment of the Undergraduate Programs Page 2 Table of Contents

FOREWORD ...... 2

INTRODUCTION ...... 5

SECTION 1: PROGRAM MISSION, OBJECTIVES AND OUTCOMES ...... 7

1.1 INTRODUCTION ...... 8 1.2 KING FAHD UNIVERSITY OF PETROLEUM & MINERALS (KFUPM)...... 8 1.3 COLLEGE MISSION STATEMENT...... 8 1.4 DEPARTMENT MISSION STATEMENT...... 8 1.5 PROGRAM MISSION STATEMENT ...... 8 1.6 PROGRAM VISION STATEMENT...... 8 1.7 STRATEGIC PLAN: GOALS, STRATEGIES, AND BENCHMARKS ...... 9

1.8 PROGRAM LEARNING OBJECTIVES...... 12 1.8.1 Specific Objectives...... 12

1.9 OBJECTIVES MEASUREMENT ...... 13 1.10 PROGRAM OUTCOMES ...... 15

1.11 OUTCOMES MEASUREMENT ...... 16 1.11.1 Observations and Recommendations Related to Graduating Students' Survey.... 18 1.11.2 Observations and Recommendations Related to Alumni Survey...... 20 1.11.3 Observations and Recommendations Related to Employer Survey...... 22

1.12 IMPROVEMENT ACTION ...... 27 1.12.1 Improvement Based on Results of Survey...... 27

1.13 PERFORMANCE MEASURES ...... 28 SECTION 2A: CURRICULUM DESIGN AND ORGANIZATION: CE PROGRAM...... 31

2A.1 INTRODUCTION ...... 32 2A.2 DEGREE TITLES ...... 32 2A.3 DEFINITION OF CREDIT UNIT ...... 32 2A.4 DEGREE PLAN (CURRICULUM COURSE CONTENT)...... 32 2A.5 CURRICULUM BREAKDOWN...... 32 2A.6 CURRENTLY APPROVED COURSE SYLLABI ...... 32 2A.7 ASSESSMENT OF CE CURRICULUM ...... 40 SECTION 2B: CURRICULUM DESIGN AND ORGANIZATION: ACE PROGRAM ...... 59

2B.1 INTRODUCTION ...... 60 2B.2 DEGREE TITLES...... 60 2B.3 DEFINITION OF CREDIT UNIT ...... 60 2B.4 DEGREE PLAN (CURRICULUM COURSE CONTENT)...... 60 2B.5 CURRICULUM BREAKDOWN ...... 60 2B.6 CURRENTLY APPROVED COURSE SYLLABI ...... 60 2B.7 ASSESSMENT OF ACE CURRICULUM...... 68 SECTION 3: LABORATORIES AND COMPUTING FACILITIES ...... 75

3.1 INTRODUCTION ...... 76 3.2 ASSESSMENT OF CE LABS ...... 76 SECTION 4: STUDENT SUPPORT AND GUIDANCE...... 79

4.1 INTRODUCTION ...... 80 4.2 COURSES ...... 80 4.2.1 Core Courses ...... 80 4.2.2 Elective Courses...... 80

KFUPM-CE Self-Assessment of the Undergraduate Programs Page 3 4.2.3 CE Core Courses Offered by Other Departments...... 80

4.3 STRUCTURE OF COURSES...... 80 4.4 GUIDANCE TO STUDENTS...... 82 SECTION 5: PROCESS CONTROL...... 83

5.1 INTRODUCTION ...... 84 5.2 ADMISSION PROCESS ...... 84 5.2.1 Transfer from Outside the University...... 85 5.2.2 Transfer to the Program from Another College in the University...... 86 5.2.3 Transfer to the Program from Another Major Within the College ...... 86

5.3 REGISTRATION PROCESS...... 87 5.4 RECRUITING PROCESS...... 89 5.4.1 Professorial Rank Faculty and Lecturers...... 89 5.4.2 Lecturers-B and Research/Graduate Assistants...... 90 5.4.3 Faculty Evaluation...... 90 5.4.4 Faculty Benefits...... 91 5.4.5 Faculty Promotion ...... 92

5.5 TEACHING...... 92 5.6 GRADUATION PROCESS...... 95 SECTION 6: FACULTY...... 97

6.1 INTRODUCTION ...... 98 6.2 FULL TIME FACULTY ...... 98 6.3 FACULTY DEVELOPMENT ...... 98 6.4 FACULTY MOTIVATION ...... 99 6.5 CE DEPARTMENT AND FACULTY IN PERSPECTIVE ...... 102 6.5.1 Problem in Perspective...... 102 6.5.2 Recommendations ...... 102 SECTION 7: INSTITUTIONAL FACILITIES ...... 104

7.1 INTRODUCTION ...... 105 7.2 INFRASTRUCTURE ...... 105 7.3 THE LIBRARY ...... 106 7.3.1 The Technical Collection (The KFUPM Main Library)...... 106 7.3.2 Support Rendered by the Library ...... 108

7.4 CLASSROOMS AND FACULTY OFFICES ...... 111 7.4.1 Classrooms ...... 111 7.4.2 Faculty Offices ...... 111 SECTION 8: INSTITUTIONAL SUPPORT...... 112

8.1 INTRODUCTION ...... 113 8.2 SUPPORT AND FINANCIAL RESOURCES ...... 113 8.3 GRADUATE STUDENTS AND RESEARCH ASSISTANTS ...... 114 8.4 FINANCIAL RESOURCES ...... 114

CONCLUSIONS ...... 116

KFUPM-CE Self-Assessment of the Undergraduate Programs Page 4 Introduction

Established in 1383 H (1963 G), the Department of Civil Engineering at King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals is one of the five Departments within the College of Engineering Sciences and College of Applied Engineering, and is one of the oldest departments at KFUPM. The Department started its MS program in Fall 1972-73 and Ph.D. program in Fall 1985-86. The Department has a long record of academic achievements, which is manifested by commitment to excellence in teaching, and pursuance of high caliber research as evidenced by a large number of funded research projects and publications.

Civil engineering is a challenging, rewarding, and highly respected profession. It is recognized as the broadest engineering discipline, encompassing a wide variety of engineering fields and many specialties. In general, civil engineers are employed in an enormous range of technical areas including: structures, geotechnical, water resources, pavements, environmental, transportation, and materials.

The primary mission of the Civil Engineering Department is to graduate civil engineers with the capability of supporting and promoting the industrial and economic development in the Kingdom. Accordingly, the Civil Engineering Department educates the engineers of tomorrow by integrating classroom theory and practical hands-on projects, thus emphasizing the process of learning and critical thinking. To this effect, the Department offers a curriculum which is designed to give the student a thorough understanding of the basic laws of science and to simultaneously stimulate and develop creative thinking, professional attitude, economic judgment and environmental consciousness. The Department awards Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Master of Science (M.S.), Master of Engineering (M.Eng.) and Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) degrees. The Department has two undergraduate programs, one in Civil Engineering Science (CE) and the other in Applied Civil Engineering (ACE).

The CE curriculum provides a strong foundation in the main areas of civil engineering sciences during the first three years of study. The program is also augmented by a number of civil engineering and technical elective courses in the different branches of civil engineering. It balances theory with application and provides practical experience with laboratory sessions as applicable. A student in the CE program has the opportunity to specialize in one of the Civil Engineering areas by taking the appropriate elective courses in that area. The CE Department offers a variety of practically oriented elective courses in the various discipline areas.

On the other hand, the ACE program is designed to cover the fundamental and related applied aspects of civil engineering. The ACE curriculum places additional emphasis on courses of practical importance, such as Cooperative Work. The industrial experience gained from the cooperative program is of immense value since it provides the students with an important link between the theoretical and practical aspects of the civil engineering profession.

The faculty of CE Department consists of 5 lecturers, 14 assistant, 13 associate, and 10 full professors. The faculty members, according to their specialty, make four disciplinary groups: structures and materials, geotechnical, water and environmental, and

KFUPM-CE Self-Assessment of the Undergraduate Programs Page 5 transportation. The Department has 6 full-time office staff, plus 11 full-time technical staff. Currently, the Department accommodates about 130 undergraduate and 20 graduate students. It offers approximately 25 undergraduate and 10 graduate courses per semester, with class sizes varying from 5 to 25. The student to faculty ratio is roughly 4:1 which is much less than the Ministry of Higher Education ratio of 15:1. The Department has 17 laboratories and 2 workshops.

The undergraduate program, which is normally revised every five years, keeps track of the rapid development in science and technology and was recently evaluated by the Accreditation Board of Engineering and Technology (ABET). Evaluation of the two civil engineering programs was carried out in 1993 and recently in 2001 and ABET judged them as substantially equivalent to accredited programs of similar titles in the USA.

This report contains the findings of the first self-assessment study of Civil Engineering Science and Applied Civil Engineering programs in the CE Department. The report consists of eight sections and contains the assessment based on the eight point criteria and their associated standards as provided by the Deanship of Academic Development. In Section 1, the Program Mission, Objectives and Outcomes of the CE Department are given. Curriculum Design and Organization of CE and ACE Programs are discussed in Sections 2A and 2B, respectively. Standards in relation to the Laboratory and Computing Facilities are discussed in Section 3. Issues related to the Student Report and Guidance are discussed in Section 4. Section 5 contains details of Process Control in CE programs. Standards related to the Faculty criterion are discussed in Section 6. Criteria and standards for the Institutional Facilities and Institutional Support are discussed in Sections 7 and 8, respectively. The Chapter on Conclusions highlights different areas of the Department that need to be focused on in order to help increase the vibrancy and productivity of the Department.

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Section 1 Program Mission, Objectives and Outcomes

KFUPM-CE Self-Assessment of the Undergraduate Programs Page 7 1.1 Introduction

The principal objectives of the Civil Engineering Department include the delivery of quality undergraduate and graduate education that reflects advances in the practice of civil engineering, conducting theoretical and applied research in the various discipline areas of civil engineering with focus on issues of local significance and to provide technical and consulting services to government and private sector organizations.

1.2 King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals (KFUPM)

KFUPM is a leading educational organization for science and technology. The University has adopted advanced training in the fields of science, engineering, and management as one of its goals in order to promote leadership and service in the Kingdom’s petroleum and mineral industries. The University also furthers knowledge through research in these fields. The goal of KFUPM is, and has always been “the quest for excellence”.

1.3 College Mission Statement

The mission of the Colleges of Engineering Sciences and Applied Engineering is to educate professionals in engineering, to create and disseminate knowledge and technology, to expand the base of engineering knowledge through original research, to develop technology as a service to the needs of society, and to benefit the public through industry, government and engineering profession.

1.4 Department Mission Statement

The Mission of the Department of Civil Engineering is to maintain a preeminent role in teaching and research by pursuing a policy of rapid adaptation to new knowledge, discoveries, technological advances and emerging economies and to serve the public through dissemination of knowledge and information. The Department seeks to provide an environment of better learning within which creative thinking, practical skills and self development are cultivated and sustained to produce qualified civil engineers who will challenge the present and enrich the future.

1.5 Program Mission Statement

To have a high quality program that provides the student with civil engineering education as well as cultivating personal skills, ethical values, and awareness of industry needs.

1.6 Program Vision Statement

The Program Vision is to establish itself as a leading center of Civil Engineering education by supporting academic distinction and seeking excellence in teaching, learning, research and public services in partnership with the University.

KFUPM-CE Self-Assessment of the Undergraduate Programs Page 8 1.7 Strategic Plan: Goals, Strategies, and Benchmarks

Goal 1 – Undergraduate Learning: Be proactive in developing and providing the highest quality undergraduate learning environment in civil engineering education.

Characteristics:

• Comprehensive, industry focused undergraduate program. • Learning environment conducive for accomplishing technical, ethical, and leadership skills. • Enhanced hands-on learning skills through laboratory and field based experiments and application of IT tools. • Improved critical thinking, teamwork, verbal and written communication skills, and awareness.

Strategies:

• Attract top quality students into CE/ACE programs. • Reduce the number of students on probation. • Continually improve the quality of CE curriculum and the methods of delivery. • Attract and retain faculty with proven research and teaching track record. • Attract and retain top quality laboratory supervisors, technicians and secretarial staff. • Maintain low faculty to student ratio. • Only students with cumulative GPA ≥ 2.0 should be allowed to enter or transfer to the CE program from other departments. • Align CE curriculum with the needs of private and government sector industry. • Target at least 10% of the undergraduates to enter the graduate study track. • Establish strong and lasting KFUPM/Industry relationships with regard to Coop and Senior Design Projects. • Courses should be designed to develop one or more of these aspects: critical thinking, team working, verbal and written communication skills, and awareness.

Bench Marks (critical measure of success in next five years)

• Graduate 20% more CE undergrads per year by the academic year 2007-2008. • Increase the cumulative GPA of students by 10%. • Allocate a minimum of SR 10,000,000/year during next five years for new physical facilities, infrastructure enhancement, and lab development.

Goal 2 – Graduate Education/Research: Be a world reputed Civil Engineering Department in graduate education, and basic and applied research.

Characteristics:

• Comprehensive, industry focused graduate program. • Research environment conducive for carrying out basic and applied research.

KFUPM-CE Self-Assessment of the Undergraduate Programs Page 9 • Partnership with local and national industry in research and education.

Strategies:

• Expand the graduate student recruitment to achieve a critical mass for sustained in- house and client-funded research. • Revise the admission criteria and time span of MS degree program. • Introduce the new version of the non-thesis M.Eng. program. • Develop an attractive recruitment and retention plan for hiring top-ranking MS and PhD students. • Expand/improve research infrastructure to enhance research efforts. • Develop Post Doctoral Fellowship program to strengthen the research environment. • Develop promotional material to publicize graduate education and research opportunities at the department to graduating senior class. • Recruitment of top undergraduate students into research internships. • Develop sound long-term partnerships with local and national, and Gulf area industry. • Support conference attendance for MS and PhD students at local/regional/ international conferences.

Bench Marks (critical measure of success in next five years)

• Achieve a graduate student enrollment of 50-60 by academic year 2007-2008. The current enrollment is approximately 30. Out of the benchmark, 20% should be PhD students. • Achieve a faculty/graduate student ratio of 1/4 (current ratio 1/1). • Revise the existing graduate admission policy. The current admission criteria are very stringent. The GPA, TOEFL, and GRE scores should be moderately relaxed. • Revise student stipend structure. Stipend for MS students should be increased from current SR 1500/month to SR 2500/month and for PhD students from SR 2500 to SR 3500/month. • Generate industrial funding to support stipends for 20 MS and 5 PhD students by the academic year 2007-2008.

Goal 3 – Faculty Research: Strive for greater visibility on international level for academic, basic, and applied research.

Characteristics:

• Internationally reputed academic research. • Internationally recognized research faculty. • Collaborative interdisciplinary research.

Strategies:

• Aggressively seek external and University research funds to enhance and upgrade research productivity.

KFUPM-CE Self-Assessment of the Undergraduate Programs Page 10 • Promote new initiatives for promoting faculty teamwork in the department. • Develop mechanisms for promoting interdisciplinary research. • Encourage and facilitate international conference attendance. • Set departmental criteria for research publications.

Bench Marks (critical measure of success in next five years)

• Publication of at least one refereed paper/faculty every two years, or, in lieu of, present a paper on his current research in a reputed Conference. • Each faculty submits at least one research proposal per year. • Each faculty participates in at least one departmental/RI research project each academic year.

Goal 4 – Industrial Partnership: Be a leading institution for supporting the technological advancement and economic growth of the local, national, and Gulf area industry.

Characteristics:

• Strong long-term partnership in education and research with local and national industry. • Enhanced relationship with industry using coop and senior capstone design project as the nucleus. • Long-term research partnerships with industry. • Exchange of professionals between departmental faculty and industry.

Strategies:

• Short-term faculty/industry personnel exchanges. • Develop mechanisms for faculty industrial/governmental agency consultation work. • Establish Industrial Advisory Board (IAB) for consultation on undergraduate curriculum development/improvement, and setting up long-term research directions. • Develop industry focused graduate program of education and research. • Continue to seek research funding from government funding agencies, local, national, and international industry. • Increased participation of faculty in local professional engineering societies such as Saudi Society of Civil Engineers (SSCE) and American Concrete Institute (ACI).

Bench Marks (critical measure of success in next five years)

• Have at least two part-time faculty/industry personnel exchange every year where the faculty member and industrial personnel spend some time at each other's venue. • Closer liaison between activities of the SSCE and ACI with its industry base and the Department.

KFUPM-CE Self-Assessment of the Undergraduate Programs Page 11 Goal 5 – Human Resources and Infrastructure: Be a leading university in human- resource development and effective and efficient infrastructure utilization.

• Summer and sabbatical appointments for faculty in local industry under University sponsorship.

Characteristics:

• Highly motivated and dedicated faculty and support staff. • Fully equipped laboratories for undergraduate teaching. • Fully equipped laboratories for graduate research. • Sufficient amount of classroom, laboratory, and office space.

Strategies:

• Provide competitive salaries at all levels. • Acquire sufficient quota of laboratory/office space in the new academic building. • Increase support staff for smooth functioning of labs and other support facilities.

Bench Marks (critical measure of success in next five years)

• Increase lab staff support to a minimum of one full-time personnel and one undergraduate (junior or senior) intern. • Establish a benchmark salary at all levels that is internationally competitive. • Establish excellence in performance award at all levels.

Standard 1-1: The program must have documented measurable objectives that support college and institution mission statements.

1.8 Program Learning Objectives

The broad educational objectives of the undergraduate program in Civil Engineering are to provide a solid foundation of mathematical, scientific and engineering knowledge and to develop the basic engineering skills that will provide the students the necessary tools to pursue their professional careers.

1.8.1 Specific Objectives

Objective 1 (Foundation): to provide students with strong fundamentals in civil engineering based on mathematical, scientific and engineering principles.

Objective 2 (Skills & Tools): to provide students with skills and tools in the areas listed below in order that they successfully pursue their profession.

a) design and modeling b) open-ended problem solving c) experimental and data analysis

KFUPM-CE Self-Assessment of the Undergraduate Programs Page 12 d) computing systems e) teamwork f) oral, written, and multimedia communication

Objective 3 (Awareness & Professional Ethics): to provide students with knowledge of ethical and professional values, social and global awareness, the impact of civil engineering on society, and the importance of lifelong learning in both technical and non- technical areas.

Table 1.1 provides the measurement tools for objectives and the necessary actions required for improvement.

1.9 Objectives Measurement

The process of objectives measurement as set by the CE Department is reported in Table 1.1, which summarizes a set of actions under the headings improvements identified and improvements made.

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Table 1.1: Program Objective Assessment

▪ Standardized exams ▪ Alumni survey Alumni, Students, Every two (2) years in a ▪ Revise program. (1) ▪ Foundation ▪ Oral presentations ▪ Employer survey Employers and six (6) year cycle. First ▪ Improve facilities. ▪ Term paper ▪ External examiners Faculty started (041) ▪ Faculty development. ▪ Industry visit reports

▪ Lab experiment reports ▪ Alumni survey Alumni, Students, Every two (2) years in a (2) ▪ Skills ▪ Revise program to ▪ Presentation ▪ Employer survey Employers and six (6) year cycle. First ▪ Tools match values. ▪ Oral exam ▪ Graduating senior Faculty started (041) survey

▪ Awareness ▪ Employer survey Employers, Peers and Every two (2) years in a ▪ Revise program. (3) ▪ Class observation ▪ Professional ethics ▪ Personal interview Faculty six (6) year cycle. First ▪ Improve facilities. started (041) ▪ Faculty development.

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Standard 1-2: The program must have documented outcomes for graduating students. It must be demonstrated that the outcomes support the program objectives and that graduating students are capable of performing these outcomes.

1.10 Program Outcomes

In its endeavor to achieve the stated objectives, the Department has invoked a set of measurable outcomes to ascertain the expectation that our graduates are capable of displaying a certain degree of skills and capabilities that will reflect on their performance as civil engineers. The outcomes are as follows:

1- Students shall have an ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering to engineering problems.

2- Students shall have an ability to design and conduct experiments, as well as analyze and interpret data.

3- Students shall have an ability to design a system, component, or process to meet desired needs.

4- Students shall have an ability to function on multi-disciplinary teams.

5- Students shall have an ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems.

6- Students shall have an understanding of professional and ethical responsibility.

7- Students shall have an ability to communicate effectively.

8- Students shall have the broad education necessary to understand the impact of engineering solutions in a global and societal context.

9- Students shall have a recognition of the need for, and an ability to engage in lifelong learning.

10- Students shall have a knowledge of contemporary issues.

11- Students shall have an ability to use techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools including computational tools necessary for engineering practice.

The outcomes are the byproduct of the program learning objectives and the two must be interrelated. The matrix that relates the program learning objectives to the expected outcomes is given in Table 1.2. Table 1.3 provides the outcome measurement tools and the necessary actions needed for improvement.

KFUPM-CE Self-Assessment of the Undergraduate Program Page 15 Table 1.2: Relationship between Program Learning Outcomes and Program Educational Objectives; Denotes substantial contribution to the objective and { denotes moderate contribution to the objective.

Outcomes

Objectives 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11

1 c c

2a c c c

2b c c c

2c c c

2f c c c c

3 c c

Standard 1-3: The results of program's assessment and the extent to which they are used to improve the program must be documented.

1.11 Outcomes Measurement

Three surveys were conducted to assess the extent to which CE graduates are performing in the light of the stated program learning objectives and program outcomes. The surveys included: graduating students' survey, alumni survey, faculty survey and employers' survey. The details concerning the number of respondents to the different surveys are as follows:

• There were 67 alumni responses.

• There were 15 responses from employers in spite of sending several forms to various organizations including SABIC Companies, Saudi ARAMCO, and Ministries.

• The faculty survey included 19 professorial-rank faculty members: 6 professors, 6 associate professors, and 7 assistant professors, and 3 lecturers.

• The graduating students' survey included 22 students.

This section outlines the salient features of the response from the various surveys.

KFUPM-CE Self-Assessment of the Undergraduate Programs Page 16 Table 1.3: Program Outcomes Assessment

Performance Assessment Methods/Tools Stakeholders Time of Data Actions for Criteria Involved Collection Improvement What is assessed? How is it assessed? Who will be participating When the required data What actions will be Outcome (What characteristics, (What methods will be used to gather evidence of in providing the data? will be collected? taken to implement foundation, skills, performance criteria?) (Students, faculty, alumni, (Every semester, annually, changes for program attitudes, and/or values employers, etc.) every two years, etc.?) improvement? will be assessed?) Direct Indirect Assessment Methods Assessment Methods (1) ▪ Knowledge ▪ Standardized exams ▪ Graduating student Students, Faculty Every two (2) years in a ▪ Revise program. ▪ Skills ▪ Case studies survey six (6) year cycle. First ▪ Improve facilities. started (041) (2) ▪ Knowledge ▪ Capstone exercise ▪ Graduating student Students, Faculty Every two (2) years in a ▪ Revise program. ▪ Skills survey six (6) year cycle. First ▪ Improve facilities. started (041) (3) ▪ Knowledge ▪ Capstone exercise ▪ Graduating student Students, Alumni, Faculty Every two (2) years in a ▪ Revise program. ▪ Skills survey six (6) year cycle. First ▪ Improve facilities. ▪ Alumni survey started (041) (4) ▪ Skills ▪ Lab reports ▪ Graduating student Students, Faculty Every two (2) years in a ▪ Revise program. ▪ Oral presentation survey six (6) year cycle. First ▪ Improve facilities. started (041) ▪ Faculty development. (5) ▪ Skills ▪ Capstone exercise ▪ Graduating student Students, Alumni, Faculty Every two (2) years in a ▪ Revise program. ▪ Knowledge ▪ Coop & training survey six (6) year cycle. First performance ▪ Alumni survey started (041) (6) ▪ Attitude ▪ Coop & training ▪ Graduating student Students, Alumni, Faculty Every two (2) years in a ▪ Encourage students' performance survey six (6) year cycle. First activity in ▪ Alumni survey started (041) professional society. (7) ▪ Skills ▪ Oral presentation ▪ Graduating student Students, Employer, Every two (2) years in a ▪ Revise program and survey Faculty six (6) year cycle. First focus on ▪ Employer survey started (041) communication skills. (8) ▪ Values ▪ Behavioral observations ▪ Graduating student Students, Faculty Every two (2) years in a ▪ Revise program to ▪ Skills ▪ Coop training survey six (6) year cycle. First match values. started (041) (9) ▪ Skills ▪ Term projects ▪ Graduating student Students, Alumni Every two (2) years in a ▪ Revise program to survey six (6) year cycle. First match skills. ▪ Alumni survey started (041) (10) ▪ Values ▪ Oral exams ▪ Graduating student Students, Alumni, Every two (2) years in a ▪ Revise program to survey Employer, Faculty six (6) year cycle. First match skills. ▪ Alumni survey started (041) (11) ▪ Knowledge ▪ Capstone exercise ▪ Graduating student Students, Alumni Every two (2) years in a ▪ Revise program to ▪ Skills ▪ Oral presentation survey six (6) year cycle. First match skills. ▪ Coop performance ▪ Alumni survey started (041)

KFUPM-CE Self-Assessment of the Undergraduate Program Page 17 1.11.1 Observations and Recommendations Related to Graduating Students' Survey

I. CE Faculty Contribution to Learning

From the result of the survey as shown in Table 1.2.1, Item 3 deals with the administration and implicitly the faculty effectiveness in the learning process. About 90% of the students agree or strongly agree on this item.

II. CE Program

Items 1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 7 and 8 are related to the CE program. Response to Item 1 reveals that a large majority agree that the program is heavy. A third of the students believe that the team-work ability is not being addressed (Item 2), and therefore, this drawback should be rectified.

Whether the program is effective in developing analytical and problem solving skills (Item 4), 30% of the respondents believe it is not. A similar percentage stands for the lack of effectiveness in developing independent thinking (Item 5).

Students are split almost equal on the program's effectiveness in developing the written skills (Item 6), while 35% of the students feel the program is not effective in developing planning skills (Item 7).

Two-thirds of the students are satisfied that the mathematical content is adequate (Item 8).

III. Training

The response of students regarding the effectiveness of the coop training is generally positive except that one-third of respondents disagree that the coop program is effective in their professional development, and the same proportion disagree that coop program will enhance their judgment.

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Table 1.2.1: Survey of Graduating Students

Responses A : B : C : D : Strongly Agree Disagree Strongly agree disagree

S.No Item % % % % 1 The work in the program is too heavy and induces 18 0 72 28 0 a lot of pressure. 2 The program is effective in enhancing team work 19 5 58 32 5 abilities

3 The program administration is effective in 19 21 68 5 6 supporting learning

4 The program is effective in developing analytical 20 30 40 30 0 and problem solving skills

5 The program is effective in developing 20 15 60 25 0 independent thinking 6 The program is effective in developing written 20 20 35 35 10 communication skills 7 The program is effective in developing planning 20 15 50 35 0 abilities 8 The mathematical content of the program is 18 16 56 28 0 adequate for pursuing the advanced courses in the program

9 The co-op training experience is effective in enhancing: a Ability to work in teams 15 47 40 13 0 b. Independent thinking 15 47 33 13 7 c Appreciation of ethical values 15 40 53 7 0 d Professional development 14 43 36 14 7 e Time management skills 15 40 53 0 7 f Judgment 14 14 57 29 0 g Discipline 11 27 64 9 0 h The link between theory and practice 15 53 27 13 7

KFUPM-CE Self-Assessment of the Undergraduate Programs Page 19 1.11.2 Observations and Recommendations Related to Alumni Survey

Table 1.2.2 summarizes the responses of the alumni. The alumni survey shows that there is poor coverage in the program of the following in a descending order:

- Presentation skills (Item 9). - Initiation of new ideas and computer knowledge (Items 12 and 6, respectively). - Design ability, time management skills & report writing (Items 5, 14, and 8, respectively). - Ability to link theory and practice (Item 4). - Oral communication (Item 7).

These concerns reflect serious limitations within the program. The program should strive to improve in this direction.

Another interesting feature is that 65% of the alumni believe that the program should allow for specialization in a specific area of civil engineering. The present program is a broad based civil engineering program.

Other points appearing in the general comments section include the following:

• Students need to concentrate on courses within a specialty area of civil engineering (reiterating their response to an earlier specific question regarding this item). • Students should be exposed to the real world of industry for the benefit of linking theory to practice. • Intensify the field visits, as this would help students appreciate what they are studying. • Increase the elective courses. • Include courses in construction technology. • Include courses in management. • Invite working engineers to deliver seminars, especially to civil engineering students. • Initiate design competition among the CE students. • Increase courses in concrete design, while reduce courses in water and hydrology. • Introduce courses in bridge and tunnel design.

Recommendations

The CE program should be improved to concentrate on the five areas of major concern, namely the presentation skills, initiation of new ideas and computer knowledge, design oriented problems, linking of theory to practice, and oral communication.

KFUPM-CE Self-Assessment of the Undergraduate Programs Page 20 Table 1.2.2: Survey of Alumni

Alumni Survey

Responses A: Excellent B: Sufficient C: Poor % % % The program of study at the CE 1 Math and science Department of KFUPM is designed to skills address several aspects. How would 67 58 40 2 you rate the coverage of the following 2 Civil engineering in the CE program? skills 67 43 48 9 3 Collecting and analyzing data 67 27 54 19 4 Ability to link theory to practice 68 12 66 22 5 Design ability 68 19 53 28 6 Computer knowledge 68 22 49 29 7 Oral communication 68 34 46 20 8 Report writing 68 26 46 28 9 Presentation skills 68 16 46 38 10 Ability to work in teams 68 38 44 18 11 Leadership 68 32 52 16 12 Initiation of new ideas 66 24 46 30 13 Appreciation of ethical values 67 28 58 14 14 Time management skills 67 28 44 28 Do you think it is better for the CE Yes 65 students at KFUPM to be specialized in a specific area of civil engineering? (%) No 35 Which of the following specialty areas Structures 19 best describe the nature of work you Water Resources are currently involved in? (You may tick more than one). 3 Environmental Engineering 6 Geotechnical Engineering 8 Materials 16 Transportation 10 General Civil Engineering Work 19 Other, specify 19

KFUPM-CE Self-Assessment of the Undergraduate Programs Page 21 1.11.3 Observations and Recommendations Related to Employer Survey

Table 1.2.3 summarizes the responses of the employers. Several forms were mailed to different general and private sector firms. 16 responses were received from major companies and general sector in the country. The major business activities of the participating organizations are as follows:

Building Industry 21% Design/Consulting 14% Road/Bridge Construction 14% Oil Industry 11% Earthwork 7% Surveying 7% Water Treatment and Supply 7% Petro-chemical Industry 7% Traffic Management 4% Environmental Services 4%

All 4%

The approximate number of civil engineers employed by the participating organizations are as follows:

More than 50 21%

21-50 7%

11-20 21%

6-10 14%

1-5 36% Number of Civil Engineers Employed Civil Engineers of Number

The questionnaire covered five major areas. The employer survey indicates that graduates are equivalent, if not, better than other local universities graduates. However, certain percentages of the graduates have fair to poor rating in the following skills and therefore these skills need to be addressed in the revised program:

KFUPM-CE Self-Assessment of the Undergraduate Programs Page 22 • Knowledge skills:

o 28% design ability skills o 27% link theory to practice o 14% computer skills o 7% engineering skills

• Communication skills:

o 20% report writing o 20% presentation skills o 7% communication

• Interpersonal skills:

o 14% creative thinking o 7% leadership ability o 7% motivation

• Work skills:

o 21% management skills o 21% decision making o 21% industriousness o 21% safety awareness o 7% discipline

Part E: General Information 1 The participating agencies indicated that their organizations need to see more of the following areas of expertise in their civil engineers as follows:

Geotechnical Engg. 3%

Environmental Engg. 3%

Surveying 3%

Transportation Engg. 3%

Water Resources 7%

Pavements 7%

All 10%

Structures 28%

Materials 34%

KFUPM-CE Self-Assessment of the Undergraduate Programs Page 23 2 53% of the respondents prefer the civil engineering graduates to be specialized in a specific area of civil engineering while 40% indicated that they do not support specialization of civil engineering graduates.

Can't Say, 7%

No, 40% Yes, 53%

3 67% rated KFUPM CE/ACE graduates better than other universities graduates while 33% indicated that the University graduates are the same as other universities graduates.

Same 33%

Better 67%

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Many responders utilized this option part by providing additional input. The comments touched various topics. Some of the comments are given below.

• Students have limitations in writing professional reports without grammatical and spelling mistakes. • There is a general limitation in design. • Introduction of courses in communication skills and interpersonal skills is needed. • Engineering knowledge and language capabilities of earlier graduates are much better than later graduates. • Graduate students should undergo some hand-on sessions or rather have at least short-term field training so that the candidates will have better sense of relating theory to practicality which is a must in consultancy. • Engineers must be trained for work discipline, site work and responsibility taking. • Some courses are useless for civil engineers and should be replaced by courses with more practical application in the civil engineering field. • The basics of construction methods, finishing, inspection, and reading drawings are not taught and students are weak in this field. • Students must be exposed to more project-oriented courses rather than purely theoretical curriculum. • Students must conduct some project-oriented competitions. Awards could be distributed by the end of the course or term. Saudi Aramco and other organizations are willing to provide funds for such competitions, otherwise they must be approached by the Civil Engineering Department for such activities. • Industrial companies in Saudi Arabia are undertaking some real projects that engineers can be involved with. A complete comprehensive co-op program could be established for this purpose. • Engineers are somehow weak in drawings and how to get and implement the drawings. An enhanced drawing course could be implemented and taught to enhance student’s abilities to understand and read drawings. • Writing engineering reports, communication and business language is another area that needs improvement. • Some courses in project management, construction management and time management will considerably improve the engineer’s performance. • Introduce engineers to new technology in the civil engineering area needs to be implemented through courses taught by the existing staff.

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Table 1.2.3: Employer Survey

A: B: C: D: E: Excellent Very Good Fair Poor Good % % % % % Part A: Knowledge 1 Math and Science skills 21 50 29 0 0 2 Civil Engineering skills 13 53 27 7 0 3 Problem formulation and solving skills 14 14 71 0 0 4 Collecting and analyzing data 21 36 43 0 0 5 Ability to link theory to practice 13 40 20 27 0 6 Design ability 7 29 43 7 14 7 Computer skills 27 40 20 7 7 Part B: Communication Skills 1 Oral communication 7 53 27 13 0 2 Report writing 13 20 47 20 0 3 Presentation skills 13 27 40 20 0 Part C: Interpersonal Skills 1 Ability to work in teams 21 50 29 0 0 2 Leadership 21 29 43 7 0 3 Creative thinking 14 29 50 7 0 4 Appreciation of ethical values 29 36 36 0 0 5 Degree of motivation 21 43 29 7 0 Part D: Work Skills 1 Time management skills 29 14 36 14 7 2 Decision Making/Problem Solving 0 36 43 21 0 3 Discipline 7 64 21 7 0 4 Industriousness 14 36 29 21 0 5 Safety awareness 14 21 43 14 7

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1.12.1 Improvement Based on Results of Survey

Several areas of weakness have been identified in the program and measures should be instituted in order to rectify the major concerns. Based on input from the graduating students (Table 1.2.1), the program is not very efficient in developing written communication skills (45% believe so). This can be achieved by introducing greater number of opportunities for students to present reports in the various courses. A large number of students also consider that team work abilities are not adequately inculcated in the program (37%). This should be addressed by encouraging formation of groups to address jointly term projects and certain classroom assignments. A very serious concern is reflected by 30% of the students who believe that the program is not effective in the development of analytical and problem solving skills. This should be immediately attended to by enhancing the analytical content and presentation of most of the courses in the program, making a conscious effort to also cater to the higher achieving students in the program.

Based on input from the survey of alumni, it is confirmed that the graduates of the CE Program are below average in presentation skills (38% believe so). This is in consonance with the concern of the graduating students regarding lack of adequate communication skills. Such skills could be taught in a course such as CE 100 (Introduction to Civil Engineering) and the students given plenty of practice later with presentation of reports in upper level classes. Another very serious concern is that 29% of the alumni believe that the computer knowledge imparted in the program is poor. This is similar to the 30% of graduating students who are of the opinion that the program does not adequately develop analytical and problem solving skills. Although all students are required to take CE 317 (Computer Methods in Civil Engineering) and several design courses have a heavy use of industrial software (CE 315, CE 415, CE 408), the Department should take measures to visibly improve the computer component of a majority of the courses.

A large percentage of alumni (28%) believe the design content to be poor. However, should a student take the proper design electives (CE 408 (Steel Design) and CE 415 (Reinforced Concrete II)), his background would be considerably strengthened. The Department should seriously consider increasing the number of required courses in design from one (CE 315 – Reinforced Concrete I) to at least two (CE 315, CE 408). This is further validated by the great upsurge in the use of steel structures in the Kingdom.

The program should also enhance the office component of the courses (22% rate the program poor in linking theory to practice). This can be achieved by greater number of site visits and involvement of experts from industry to become an integral part of a select number of relevant courses in the program. This would also help alleviate the concern of 30% of the alumni who believe the program to be poor in initiating new ideas.

Efforts should also be made to improve the oral communication skills of the students, as 20% of the alumni believe that the graduates are poor in this aspect. This can be attained by minimizing the use of Arabic whilst teaching and encouraging conversations between faculty/students and students/students in English, at least during campus timings.

KFUPM-CE Self-Assessment of the Undergraduate Programs Page 27 Based on inputs from major employers, the graduates are at least as good as other universities graduates, if not, better (67% believed they are better). The graduates skills need to be further reinforced with revision to the current program to address the raised weakness. 30% of employers feel that graduates have fair to poor design skills and linking theory to practice. This can be addressed as above by increasing the dose of design elective courses with emphasis on practical real life projects and also by the involvement of practicing expert engineers in the courses and by improving faculty practical expertise by involving them in ongoing projects. 20 percent of surveyed employers think that graduates have difficulties with report writing, presentation, management, decision making and safety awareness. These skills need to be addressed and reinforced in the program through the introduction of management course. Presentation skills can be improved by enhancing term project, report writing and presentation which should be part of the civil engineering elective courses. Finally, 14% of employers feel that graduates lack computer skills and creative thinking. This can be addressed by putting more emphasis on computer based homeworks, term projects and presentation. Creative thinking can be enhanced by putting more emphasis on working groups and developing atmosphere of competition between the groups, especially in the elective civil engineering courses.

Standard 1-4: The department must assess its overall performance periodically using quantifiable measures.

1.13 Performance Measures

Educational Program

The total number of undergraduate and graduate students enrolled in the Civil Engineering Programs for the past five academic years (2000-2004) are listed in Table 1.3. The graduate student enrollment in the MS Program includes full-time Research Assistants (RA’s), full-time Graduate Students and part-time Graduate Students from industry.

The average cumulative GPA for the undergraduate students for the past five years is shown in Table 1.4. The overall average GPA is in the neighborhood of 2.24 for applied engineering and 2.57 for engineering science with minimum deviation. A comparison with GPA from the other KFUPM departments and other international universities shows a slightly lesser performance. For example, the KFUPM average GPA for the years 2003/2004 was 2.67. Additionally, for the other KFUPM departments, i.e., PETE, ME, EE, and CHE, the average GPA was found to be 2.63, 2.79, 2.78, and 2.55 for the years 2003/2004 (each), respectively. Similarly, the average GPA from some international universities, for example, Colorado State University, Delaware University, and Florida International University, is 2.81, 2.76, and 2.65, respectively. This comparison shows that the average CE GPA (2.57) is slightly lower.

The number of professorial rank faculty actively engaged in teaching for the past four years as well as the undergraduate and the graduate student to faculty ratio are shown in Table 1.5. The surreal undergraduate to faculty ratio of approximately 3 is somewhat misleading, as several of the faculty in the CE Department are given special assignments to various positions on campus and sometimes off campus. But the fact remains that the

KFUPM-CE Self-Assessment of the Undergraduate Programs Page 28 Department could easily cater to three times as many undergraduate students as there are at present with the present faculty strength.

The number of graduate students has also dwindled considerably over the years, although there are signs that the drop has bottomed out as a greater number of part-time students are beginning to join the graduate program.

Table 1.6 shows the average student evaluation for the last four years, the numbers being remarkably high consistently. Also, Table 1.7 that compares the civil engineering student evaluation score with the College of Engineering and University averages, also shows a good rating.

Table 1.3: Students Enrollment for 2001-2004

Year 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 Undergraduate 109 116 118 115 117 M.S. 23 22 27 26 17 Ph.D. 03 03 02 02 03

Table 1.4: Average GPA for Undergraduate Enrollment for 2001-2004 with comparison to different programs

2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 Applied Engineering Average GPA 2.360 2.348 2.533 2.497 2.440 Engineering Science Average GPA 2.319 2.304 2.369 2.310 2.459 KFUPM Average Engineering Science 2.624 2.667 PETE Engineering Science 2.63 2.63 ME Engineering Science 2.79 2.79 EE Engineering Science 2.78 2.78 CHE Engineering Science 2.55 2.55 International Universities Engineering Science: Colorado State University 2.81 Louisiana University 2.88 Delaware University 2.76 Florida International University 2.65-2.76

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Table 1.5: Student/Faculty Ratio for 2001-2004

2001 2002 2003 2004 # Professional Rank Faculty 43 42 41 40 Undergraduate/Faculty 2.53 2.52 2.80 2.90 Graduate/Faculty 0.60 0.57 0.68 0.50

Table 1.6: Average Student Evaluation of Teaching for 2001-2004

2001 2002 2003 2004 Average Score 9.095 8.840 8.895 9.06

Table 1.7: Student Evaluation of Teaching: Summary Report for Term 041

Average Score Departmental Average 8.94 College Average 8.59 University Average 8.39

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Section 2A Curriculum Design and Organization: CE Program

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The Civil Engineering Department at KFUPM offers a curriculum which is designed to give the student a thorough understanding of the basic laws of science and to simultaneously stimulate and develop creative thinking, professional attitude, economic judgment and environmental consciousness. The aim is to develop the student's potential to the fullest, to prepare the student for superior performance as a civil engineer, and to provide the student with the fundamental principles necessary for pursuing advanced study in the diverse fields of engineering, science and business.

2A.2 Degree Titles

The degree title appearing on the diplomas of graduates of this program is: Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering.

2A.3 Definition of Credit Unit

The ABET definition of credit unit is used, i.e., one semester credit hour represents one class hour or 3 laboratory hours per week. One academic year represents 30 weeks of classes (ABET's requirement is at least 28 weeks) exclusive of final exams.

2A.4 Degree Plan (Curriculum Course Content)

The Civil Engineering curriculum flowchart and course content for the CE Program is given in Figure 2A.1, Table 2A.1 and Table 2A.2, respectively. Table 2A.2 provides the degree plan for Civil Engineering Science. In this Table, the required and/or elective courses are classified in appropriate categories as core, electives, general education and other requirements.

2A.5 Curriculum Breakdown

Table 2A.3 provides the curriculum course content for Civil Engineering Science. In this Table, the required and elective courses are listed and classified in their appropriate ABET categories. The curriculum content is expressed in terms of the "years of study" in which one-half year of study equals 17 semester hours. The categorized contents are compared to ABET requirements at the end of the table. Table 2A.4 provides the list of Civil Engineering elective courses.

2A.6 Currently Approved Course Syllabi

For each required course and each elective course credited toward meeting the ABET criteria requirement, the course description according to the ABET format is provided in Appendix D.

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SEMESTER-WISE FLOW CHART OF CIVIL ENGINERING COURSES

Semester Courses Credits

CE ENGL CHEM PHYS MATH PE CO FR1 100 101 101 101 101 101 17

IAS ENGL PHYS MATH ICS PE CO FR2 111 102 102 101 102 102 17

ss SO1 IAS CE CE ME EE MATH 17 101 260 201 203 204 201

SO2 IAS CHEM ME CE CE MATH CE 19 211 111 201 203 230 202 213

JN1 ENGL CE CE CE STAT CE 214 305 303 331 319 317 19

IAS CE CEJS CE CE CE JN2 CO 201 315 341 343 353 370 17

CE Summer 399 0

NS SN1 IAS IS CE ECON CE 13 301 311 4xx 100 411

NS SN2 IAS CE CE CE XE 4xx 420 4xx 4xx xxx 14

Total Credits Required in Degree Program 133

LEGEND: CO Co-requisite IAS 4xxx Islamic Elective SS Sophomore standing CE 4xxx Civil Engineering JS Junior standing XE xxx Technical Elective NS Senior standing ------Courses should be taken in sequence * Summer Training Program

Figure 2A.1: CE Curriculum Flowchart

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Table 2A.1: Requirements for the B.S. degree in Civil Engineering Sciences

(a) General Education Requirements (69 credit hours) Credit Hours

Computer Programming ICS 101 3 English ENGL 101, 102, 214 9 General Studies ECON 403 3 Interdisciplinary Basic Courses ME 201, 203, EE 204 9 Islamic and Arabic Studies IAS 111, 101, 211, 201, 311, 301 12 Mathematics & Statistics MATH 101, 102, 201, 202, STAT 319 17 Physical Education PE 101, 102 2 Sciences CHEM 101, 111, PHYS 101, 102 14 69

(b) Core Requirements (50 credit hours)

Introduction to CE CE 100 1 Engineering Drawing CE 213 3 Surveying CE 260 3 Structures CE 201, 203, 305, 315 12 Materials CE 303 4 Geotechnical CE 353 4 Transportation CE 341, 343 4 Water Resources and Env. Engg. CE 230, 331, 370 10 Computer Methods CE 317 3 Construction Engineering CE 420 3 Senior Design Project CE 411 3 50

Civil Engineering Elective 3 CE Electives 9 Technical Elective* 1 Technical Elective 3 Islamic and Arabic Studies 1 IAS Elective 2 14 *Can also be taken from CE electives.

(d) Summer Training (Pass/Fail grade; 0 credit hours)

Each student must participate in an eight-week program selected to gain industrial experience and submit a formal report: CE 399 (Summer work).

(e) Total Requirements (133 credit hours)

The B.S. degree in Civil Engineering requires a total of 133 credit hours.

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Table 2A.2: Civil Engineering Sciences Curriculum

COURSE TITLE LT LB CR COURSE TITLE LT LB CR

(Preparatory)

ENGL 001 Preparatory English I 15 5 8 ENGL 002 Preparatory English II 15 5 8 MATH 001 Preparatory Math 1 3 1 4 MATH 002 Preparatory Math II 3 1 4 ME 001 Preparatory Shop I 0 2 1 ME 002 Preparatory Shop II 0 2 1 PE 001 Prep Physical Educ I 0 2 1 PE 002 Prep Physical Educ II 0 2 1 18 10 14 18 10 14 Total credits in Preparatory Program: 28

(Freshman)

CE 100 Introduction to CE 1 0 1 ICS 101 Computer Programming 2 3 3 CHEM 101 General Chemistry I 3 4 4 ENGL 102 English Composition II 3 0 3 ENGL 101 English Composition I 3 0 3 MATH 102 Calculus II 4 0 4 MATH 101 Calculus I 4 0 4 PHYS 102 General Physics II 3 3 4 PHYS 101 General Physics I 3 3 4 PE 102 Physical Education 0 2 1 PE 101 Physical Education I 0 2 1 IAS 111 Islamic Ideology 2 0 2 14 9 17 14 8 17

(Sophomore)

IAS 200 Arabic Rhetoric 2 0 2 CHEM 111 Basics for Env. Chemistry 2 0 2 CE 201 Statics 3 0 3 ME 201 Dynamics 3 0 3 MATH 201 Calculus II 3 0 3 MATH 202 Elem. Diff. Equations 3 0 3 ME 203 Thermodynamics I 3 0 3 CE 203 Structural Mechanics I 3 0 3 CE 260 Surveying I 2 3 3 IAS 222 The Quran and Sunnah 2 0 2 EE 204 Fund. of Electric Circuits 2 3 3 CE 213 Computer Graphics 1 6 3 CE 230 Engg. Fluid Mechanics 3 0 3 15 6 17 17 6 19

(Junior)

ENGL 214 Tech. Report Writing 3 0 3 CE 353 Geotechnical Engg. I 3 3 4 CE 305 Structural Analysis I 3 0 3 CE 343 Transportation Engg. Lab. 0 3 1 CE 303 Structural Materials 3 3 4 CE 315 Reinforced Concrete I 2 3 3 CE 317 Comp. Methods in CE 2 3 3 IAS 300 Arabic Terminology 2 0 2 STAT 319 Prob. & Stats for Engrs. 2 3 3 CE 341 Transportation Engg. 3 0 3 CE 331 Engg. Hydrology I 2 3 3 CE 370 Wat.Sup. & Wastewat.Engg. 3 3 4 15 12 19 13 12 17

Summer Session CE 399 Summer Work 0 0 0

(Senior)

IAS 333 The Islamic System 2 0 2 CE 420 Construction Engg. 3 0 3 IAS 400 Technical Arabic Syntax 2 0 2 CE 4xx Elective II 3 0 3 CE 411 CE Senior Design Project 0 9 3 CE 4xx Elective III 3 0 3 CE 4xx Elective I 3 0 3 XE xxx Technical Elective 3 0 3 ECON 403 Engineering Economy 3 0 3 IAS 4xx IAS Elective 2 0 2 10 9 13 14 0 14

Total credits required in Degree Program: 133

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Table 2A.3: Curriculum Course Content for Civil Engineering Science

Year; Course Category (Credit Hours) Semester or (Department, Number, Title) Quarter Math & Basic Engineering Topics Hum. & Other Science Soc. Sci. Engr Engr Science Design

FR. 1 CE 100 Introduction to CE 1 CHEM 101 Gen. Chemistry I 4

ENGL 101 English Comp. I 3

MATH 101 Calculus I 4

PHYS 101 Gen. Physics I 4

PE 101 Physical Educ. I 1

FR. 2 ICS 101 Computer Program 3

ENGL 102 English Com. II 3

MATH 102 Calculus II 4

PHYS 102 Gen. Physics II 4

PE 102 Physical Educ. II 1

IAS 111 Islamic Ideology 2

SO. 1 IAS 200 Arabic Rhetoric 2

CE 201 Statics 3 0

MATH 201 Calculus III 3

ME 203 Thermodynamics I 3 0

CE 260 Surveying I 2 1

EE 204 Fund. of Elec. Circuit 2 1

(continued on next page)

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Table 2A.3: (contd.)

Year; Course Category (Credit Hours) Semester or (Department, Number, Title) Quarter Math & Engineering Topics Hum. & Other Basic Soc. Sci. Science Engr Engr Science Design

SO. 2 CHEM 111 Basics for Env. Chem. 2 ME 201 Dynamics 3 0

MATH 202 Elem. Diff. Eqn. 3

CE 203 Struc. Mech. I 3 0

IAS 222 The Quran & Sunnah 2

CE 213 Computer Graphics 1.2 1.8

CE 230 Eng. Fluid Mech. 2.25 0.75

JR. 1 ENGL 214 Tech. Report Writing 3

CE 305 Struc. Analysis I 3 0

CE 303 Structural Materials 3.2 0.8

CE 317 Comp. Methods in CE 1 1.4 0.6

STAT 319 Prob. & Stats for Engrs 3

CE 331 Eng. Hydrology I 2 1

JR. 2 CE 353 Geotech. Eng. I 3 1

CE 343 Transportation Eng. Lab 0.3 0.7

CE 315 Reinf. Concrete I 0.75 2.25

IAS 300 Arabic Terminology 2

CE 341 Transp. Eng. 1.8 1.2

CE 370 Wat. Sup. & Wastewater Eng. 2 2

Summer CE 399 Summer Work 0 0 (continued on next page)

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Table 2A.3: (contd.)

Year; Course Category (Credit Hours) Semester or (Department, Number, Title) Quarter Math & Basic Engineering Topics Humanities & Other Science Social Engr Engr Sciences Science Design

SR. 1 IAS 333 Islamic System 2 IAS 400 Tech. Arabic Syntax 2 CE 411 Senior Project 0.5 2.5 *CE 4xx Elective I 1.7 1.3 ECON 403 Eng. Economy 3 SR. 2 CE 420 Construction Engg. 1 2 *CE 4xx Elective II 1.7 1.3 *CE 4xx Elective III 1.7 1.3 *XX xxx Technical Elective 1.7 1.3 IAS 4xx IAS Elective 2 TOTALS-ABET BASIC-LEVEL REQUIREMENTS 32.0 45.2 23.8 17 15 OVERALL TOTAL FOR DEGREE (EQUIVALENT SEMESTER 133 133 133 133 133 CREDITS)* PERCENT OF TOTAL 24.1 34.0 17.9 12.8 11.2 Must satisfy one Minimum semester credit hours 32 TOTAL = 48 16 set (16) Minimum percentage 25 TOTAL = 37.5 12.5 (12.5)

*Based on the average of 17 CE elective courses which have been offered in the last 3 years.

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Table 2A.4: List of CE Elective Courses in Civil Engineering Science Program

CE 401 Concrete Technology CE 402 Durability, Evaluation and Repair of Concrete Structures CE 405 Structural Analysis II CE 406 Structural Mechanics II CE 408 Steel Design I CE 415 Reinforced Concrete II CE 432 Hydraulic Engineering CE 433 Groundwater Engineering CE 440 Highway & Airport Materials CE 441 Design of Pavement CE 442 Construction and Maintenance of Highways and Airports CE 444 Traffic Engineering & Roadway Safety CE 454 Soil Stabilization and Site Improvement CE 455 Foundation & Earth Structure Design CE 472 Environmental Engineering CE 473 Design & Operation of Water & Wastewater Treatment Plants CE 475 Water Distribution & Wastewater Collection System

KFUPM-CE Self-Assessment of the Undergraduate Programs Page 39 2A.7 Assessment of CE Curriculum

Standard 2-1: The curriculum must be consistent and support the program's documented objectives.

The matrix shown in Table 2A.5 linking courses to program outcomes shows that the CE curriculum is consistent in supporting the program's documented objectives.

Standard 2-2: Theoretical background, problem analysis and solution design must be stressed within the program's core material.

The courses containing a significant portion (more than 30%) of the elements in Standard 2-2 within the program's core material are as listed below:

Elements Courses Theoretical background CE 201, CE 203, CE 230, CE 305, CE 317, CE 331, CE 353 Problem analysis CE 201, CE 203, CE 230, CE 305, CE 315, CE 317, CE 331, CE 341, CE 343, CE 370 Solution design CE 315, CE 317, CE 370, CE 411

Standard 2-3: The curriculum must satisfy the mathematics and basic sciences requirements for the program, as specified by the respective accreditation body.

The CE curriculum satisfies the mathematics and basic sciences requirements for the program, as specified by the previous ABET criteria of 32 credits for mathematics and basic sciences. The present ABET requirements are outcome based.

The new ABET criteria that governs Civil Engineering Programs is given by:

1. Curriculum

The program must demonstrate that graduates have: proficiency in mathematics through differential equations, probability and statistics, calculus-based physics, and general chemistry; proficiency in a minimum of four (4) recognized major civil engineering areas; the ability to conduct laboratory experiments and to critically analyze and interpret data in more than one of the recognized major civil engineering areas; the ability to perform civil engineering design by means of design experiences integrated throughout the professional component of the curriculum; and an understanding of professional practice issues such as: procurement of work, bidding versus quality-based selection processes, how the design professionals and the construction professions interact to construct a project, the importance of professional licensure and continuing education, and/or other professional practice issues.

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The program must demonstrate that faculty teaching courses that are primarily design in content are qualified to teach the subject matter by virtue of professional licensure, or by education and design experience. The program must demonstrate that it is not critically dependent on one individual.

Standard 2-4: The curriculum must satisfy the major requirements for the program as specified by the respective accreditation body.

The previous ABET minimum requirement for major courses was 48 semester credit hours with a minimum of 12 design credit hours. As shown in Table 2A.3, the CE program has 64 semester credit hours for major courses and it includes 23.8 design credit hours.

The engineering design experience is offered in the program at all levels as detailed in the curriculum course contents and shown in Table 2A.3. Details of the design contents in the required and elective courses are briefly described in Table 2A.6 and Table 2A.7, respectively.

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Table 2A.5: Relationship between Courses and Program Learning Outcomes for CE Program

Course or Group of Courses Outcomes 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 General Education Requirements Computer Programming ICS 101 9 9 9 English ENGL 101,102,214 9 General Studies ECON 403 9 9 Basic Engineering Courses ME 201,203; EE 204 9 9 Islamic & Arabic Studies IAS 200,222,300,333,400,4XX 9 Mathematics MATH 101,102,201,202 9 9 Probability & Stat STAT 319 9 9 9 Physical Education PE 101,102 9 Sciences CHEM 101,111; PHYS 101,102 9 9

Core Requirements Introduction to Civil Engineering CE 100 Statics CE 201 9 9 9 9 Structural Mechanics I CE 203 9 9 9 9 9 Computer Graphics CE 213 Engineering Fluid Mechanics CE 230 9 9 9 9 Surveying I CE 260 9 9 9 9 9 9 Structural Materials CE 303 9 9 9 9 9 Structural Analysis I CE 305 Reinforced Concrete I CE 315 9 9 9 9 9 Computer Methods in Civil Engineering CE 317 9 9 9 9 Engineering Hydrology I CE 331 9 9 9 9 Transportation Engineering CE 341 9 9 Transportation Engineering Laboratory CE 343 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 Geotechnical Engineering I CE 353 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 Water & Wastewater Engineering CE 370 9 9 9 9 9 Summer Work CE 399 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 Senior Design Project CE 411 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 Construction Engineering CE 420 9 9 9 9 9

KFUPM-CE Self-Assessment of the Undergraduate Programs Page 42 Table 2A.6: Design Content in Required Courses

Course Course Title Design Contents No. CE 100 Introduction to Civil Engineering No design process is discussed is in this course since it is an introduction to civil engineering and it is an elementary course. CE 201 Statics This course has a limited design content, in the sense that it is an elementary course of engineering science and an introduction to analysis. However, several problems and an appendix are related to design of preliminary structural systems. CE 203 Structural Mechanics I The reciprocity of the analysis-design process is emphasized through the course outline and structural design problems are assigned to train students to strive to obtain designs that are both economically feasible and structurally safe. The design problems emphasize the differences between safety requirements and serviceability requirements as dictated by selected design codes such as the ACI and AISC specifications. CE 213 Computer Graphics The students are exposed to 2D and 3D drawings in a form of detailed and assembly drawings. The class is divided into three to four groups to work on end of semester design project. The design contents in this course include the use of Graphic software AutoCAD 2005. CE 230 Engineering Fluid Mechanics The main design aspect of this course is related to flow in pipe-networks as well as design of open channels. CE 260 Surveying I The course is designed to teach students the principle of surveying and has no design element. CE 303 Structural Materials Following items are addressed under design of cement and asphalt concrete mixes: (i) Cement Concrete Mix Design: • Selection of concrete ingredients of adequate quality as per the mix requirements and conforming to the relevant standards specified for each of the ingredients • Selection of water/cement ratio, water content and cement content for achieving a given workability, strength and durability of concrete • Selection of maximum aggregate size and optimum proportioning of fine and coarse aggregates • Calculation of the quantities of each ingredient for the preparation of the laboratory trial batch • Batch adjustment using the laboratory test results on trial batches to reach a final proportioning of the mix (ii) Asphalt Concrete Mix Design: • Selection of aggregate proportions to meet the specification requirements. • Conducting trial mixes at a range of asphalt contents and measuring the resulting physical properties of the samples.

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Course Course Title Design Contents No. • Analyzing the results to obtain the optimum asphalt content and to determine if the specifications can be met. • Repeating with additional trial mixes using different aggregate blends, until a suitable design is found. CE 305 Structural Analysis I The course does not have structural design element, however, students are exposed to the analysis of multiframe structure by using STAAD program. The students learn through this project how to use the software, interpret and check the results. CE 315 Reinforced Concrete I This course is primarily a design course in which the student is first introduced to the fundamentals of reinforced concrete behavior and design, including the flexural, shear and concrete/steel bond response of reinforced concrete beams. The student then graduates to the next phase of the course where his design skills are enhanced to include design of reinforced concrete solid and ribbed slabs, columns and footings. CE 317 Computer Methods in Civil Engineering The computer packages introduced in this course are utilized in helping the students carrying out design- type projects in various areas of civil engineering. CE 331 Engineering Hydrology I Some open-ended problems involving various aspects of the hydrologic cycle are given to the students as long homework-project type. CE 341 Transportation Engineering The course is devoted to "engineering science". Engineering design is covered in CE 343 "Transportation Engineering Laboratory". Nevertheless, "Highway Capacity Manual" is used to introduce students to the capacity analysis of basic freeway segments and signalized intersections. The planning software OmniTrans is also introduced in this course. CE 343 Transportation Engineering Laboratory Basic statistical concepts and its applications in traffic engineering, spot speed study, traffic volume study, compliance study, the interrelationship between volume, speed and capacity, basic type of intersection control, signal timing design, determining the level of service of an urban or rural highway using software, design a horizontal and vertical curve, basic earthwork calculations, the SUPERPAVE mix design method for asphalt concrete mixes, design of new pavement structures using AASHTO procedures. One or two laboratory sessions are devoted to each of the above-mentioned performance criterion. Each student is required to submit an individually prepared technical lab report for every lab session. Quizzes and final exam are conducted to grade and ensure students are able to meet the performance criteria. CE 353 Geotechnical Engineering I This course is a basic engineering science. However, it provides an introduction towards the analysis and design of dams, foundations and earth structures.

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Table 2A.6: (contd.)

Course Course Title Design Contents No. CE 370 Water & Wastewater Engineering Each course topic is followed up with a design example illustrating the practical application of the discussed theory. For all examples, the design information and practices are provided from internationally recognized sources (such as Metcalf & Eddy Inc.), to have a ‘real world experience’ feeling. The practical water chemistry and chemical kinetics applications is followed up by estimation of different design flows (required for the design of water & wastewater treatment facilities). Hydraulic analysis of pipe network is introduced using equivalent pipes method, Hardy Cross method, and software. Design of water treatment facilities includes screening, aeration, coagulation, flocculation, sedimentation, filtration, disinfection, reverse osmosis, lime softening, ion exchange, chemical precipitation, chemical oxidation and carbon adsorption systems. Design of wastewater treatment facilities includes basics of biological treatment, design of preliminary treatment systems including screening & grit removal, design of primary treatment systems including primary clarifiers, and design of secondary treatment systems including biological activated sludge systems (e.g., conventional, complete mix, extended aeration, high purity O2), trickling filter, rotating biological contactors, stabilization ponds, and secondary clarifiers. CE 411 Senior Design Project The course is mainly a design project where student uses all his knowledge, skills and experience to demonstrate his engineering analytical and design capabilities. CE 420 Construction Engineering Students are introduced to the design problems of earth moving & heavy construction earth moving material operation. Concrete formwork design. Topic are discussed in class and assigned in their homework. Designing of small construction project using C.P.M. for planning & scheduling network.

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Course Course Title Design Contents No. CE 401 Concrete Technology Following items are addressed under design of concrete mixes: • Selection of concrete ingredients of adequate quality as per the mix requirements and conforming to the relevant standards specified for each of the ingredients • Selection of water/cement ratio, water content and cement content for achieving a given workability, strength and durability of concrete • Selection of maximum aggregate size and optimum proportioning of fine and coarse aggregates • Calculation of the quantities of each ingredient for the preparation of the laboratory trial batch • Batch adjustment using the laboratory test results on trial batches to reach a final proportioning of the mix CE 402 Durability, Evaluation & Repair of After assessments, student is required to design Concrete Structures repair system for a structure. The design should specify the materials, methods of preparation for repair, material handling and preparation, curing requirements, and protection system. Method of assessments and monitoring should be specified on the project design. CE 405 Structural Analysis II By its nature, structural analysis is a prerequisite to structural design, so from the early stages in this course, it is made clear to the students that the analysis is the starting point to serve the more fundamental aspects of design. Some problems highlight the intricate relations between analysis and design, and the total issue of engineering design approach is highlighted throughout the course. CE 406 Structural Mechanics II Design process and strategy including design of beam on elastic foundation, thin-walled hollow sections and analysis of curved beams using various softwares for design and analysis such as ANSYS and STAAD and ALGOR will be used. CE 408 Steel Design I This course is almost entirely design-oriented. As a first course in steel design, it introduces the design principles and procedures for design of steel members subject to tension, compression, bending and combined loadings, and design of connections with bolts and welds. Students are exposed to an integrated design through participation in a project. CE 415 Reinforced Concrete II This course is primarily a design course in which the student enhances his understanding of reinforced concrete design fundamentals acquired in the core reinforced concrete course (CE 315). Design component in CE 415 includes the design of slender columns, design of combined footings, design of two-way and joist floor systems, slab-beam-girder framing system design, design of cantilever retaining walls and synthesized design of multistory building.

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Course Course Title Design Contents No. CE 432 Hydraulic Engineering Designs of simple hydraulic structures are studied, like designing orifices, weirs, culvert systems, and detention pond. CE 433 Groundwater Engineering Design of wells and design of pollution prevention/remediation systems are introduced through lectures and homework assignments. CE 440 Highway and Airport Materials Design of surface and subsurface water drainage systems, design principles of bituminous mixtures using Marshall and Superpave methods, design of Portland cement concrete mixes. CE 441 Design of Pavement Design process and strategy including design factors and decision criteria, Design of Flexible Highway Pavements using AASHO, AI, CBR, Multi-layer system and the crushed stone association method, Design of Flexible Airport Pavements, Design of Rigid Highway Pavement: Design considerations, PCC pavements, CRC pavements, design of steel reinforcement for temperature, and expansion joints. Design methods: PCA, and Corps of Engineers' methods, Design of Rigid Airport Pavements: Design consideration, aprons, taxiways, and runways. Design Methods: PCA, FAA, and Corps of Engineers' methods. CE 442 Construction and Maintenance of Design of earthwork, hot-mix asphalt mixture design Highways and Airports methodology, design of pavement maintenance alternatives, pavement overlay design, design of embankments. CE 444 Traffic Engineering and Roadway Safety Design of highway segments, wearing sections, ramps and acceleration/deceleration lanes are explained. Parking design and circulation are illustrated. Signal timing plan design is explained. Geometric design criteria for roads features are explained and demonstrated. CE 454 Soil Stabilization and Site Improvement The course in general is applied oriented and thus mostly design except for the basic theoretical background whereby the techniques for different subjects are introduced. The course covers the design tools and procedures for: shallow compaction; deep compaction using props, compaction piles, vibrofloatation, vibrocompaction, blasting, heavy tamping, etc.; chemical and granular admixtures; design with geotextiles, geogrid, and geocomposites (for reinforcement, filtration, drainage, separation, etc.); and preloading. CE 455 Foundation and Earth Structure Design This course is design-oriented. It introduces the principles and procedures for design and analysis of foundations and earth structures. Students are trained to design various types of foundations and earth retaining structures, through homework assignments and an integrated design project.

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Table 2A.7: (contd.)

Course Course Title Design Contents No. CE 472 Environmental Engineering Students are required to make a preliminary design of a water treatment plant, a wastewater treatment plant or a solid waste landfill for a specific type of water, wastewater or solid waste, respectively. The design project includes computer usage, sketches and drawings, calculations, and conclusions and recommendations. CE 473 Design & Operation of Water & Students are required to make a preliminary Wastewater Treatment Plants engineering design for water and wastewater treatment plants. The design project report will include all computer usage, sketches & drawings, calculations and conclusions. CE 475 Water Distribution and Wastewater Students are required to make a preliminary design Collection System for water distribution and sewer collection systems for a designated area. The design project report will include all computer usage, sketches & drawings, calculations and conclusions.

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Standard 2-5: The curriculum must satisfy humanities, social sciences, arts, ethical, professional and other discipline requirements for the program, as specified by the respective accreditation body.

As indicated in Table 2A.3, the previous ABET requirement of a minimum of 16 credits for breadth and depth in the humanities and social sciences is met. The University core curriculum has specific requirements for social sciences, writing skills, oral communications and humanities. The Civil Engineering Program requires a total of 17 semester credit hours, including fourteen credit hours of humanities from the Islamic and Arabic Studies Department, and three semester credit hours from the English Language Department. The students are taught and trained in these courses on social communication, including speed, report writing and the spirit of teamwork and collaboration. The program enhances social activities and humanities through the CE Club activities, competitions and field trips.

Standard 2-6: Information technology component of the curriculum must be integrated throughout the program.

Information Technology (IT) is a term that encompasses all forms of technology used to create, store, exchange, and use information in its various forms (business data, voice conversations, still images, motion pictures, multimedia presentations, and other forms, including those not yet conceived). It is a convenient term for including both telephony and computer technology in the same word. In other words, information technology refers to the processes, software and equipment by which we access, organize, analyze, evaluate and present information. IT encompasses sensing, communications, computing, and human- computer interaction technologies.

The University administration has been very supportive by enhancing and upgrading the computational facilities at KFUPM and providing INTERNET and other state-of-the-art IT facilities through ITC. In addition to having access to the central ITC computational facility, the CE Department has many PC Labs. Currently, the department adopts a policy of encouraging students to use PCs for their homework and lab reports. This issue has been emphasized and conveyed to students through seminars and tutorials in order to demonstrate the skills gained by utilizing computers in the course work.

Regarding computer utilization in the curriculum, all students in the College of Engineering take an introductory course in computer programming (ICS 101). This course provides an overview of computer components and their functions and programming in FORTRAN with emphasis on modular and structured programming techniques. In addition, the Civil Engineering program emphasizes the use of digital computers for problem solving. Computers are utilized throughout the curriculum using numerous general and specialized software packages.

Details of computer experience in the required courses and elective courses involving IT are presented in two tables: Table 2A.8 and Table 2A.9, respectively.

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Course Current Status of Information Technology Course Title No. Contents CE 100 Introduction to Civil Engineering Course is taught through the internet where schedule, class presentations, and homework are displayed. Students deliver their homework back by e-mail. Each student is required to search through the internet and make two presentations utilizing PowerPoint. Course lectures are delivered using Power Point presentations and video films. CE 201 Statics Extensive use of CD-ROM for education and self evaluation purposes. Several interactive examples and animated models of forces in action. CE 203 Structural Mechanics I The course has been designed to maximize the utilization of IT to master the concepts of the course through a combination of analysis and design problems (e.g. utilization of EXCEL to formulate and solve simple problems in structural mechanics). All course materials are made available on the course home-page on the University WebCT server, and additional links to available and relevant web- sites on structural mechanics (including video and interactive analysis-design sessions) are made accessible to students. CE 213 Computer Graphics Use of Graphics Software AutoCAD 2005. CE 230 Engineering Fluid Mechanics Presentation software, access to course notes/assignments through internet, software provided with text. CE 260 Surveying I Students can access all lecture notes and assigned homework using Web-Ct. Students are encouraged to solve homeworks using some application software. Students are also introduced to surveying instruments such as Total Station and their application software in the lab. CE 303 Structural Materials Excel worksheets and various soft wares, such as seeMix, Firstmix Express, FirstBreak are used to explain the design of concrete mixes. Computer graphics and video clips are used to demonstrate the activities pertaining to preparation and testing of concrete and other structural materials. The course is being taught using various information technology aides, e.g. PowerPoint, FrontPage, and Web-Ct. CE 305 Structural Analysis I Computer programs such as STAAD is used to demonstrate the structural analysis of frames. WebCT is used to complement class work through homework and exam solutions, course syllabus and communication with students. CE 315 Reinforced Concrete I This course introduces the student to commercial softwares currently in use in the Kingdom in consulting industry, including STAAD-Pro for modeling and design and the user friendly Portland Cement Association (PCA) software written for the design of various reinforced concrete components including two-way flooring systems (ADOSS), mat foundations (PCAMATS), continuous beams (PCABEAM), columns (PCACOL and PCACOL+) and slender walls (PCAWALL).

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Course Current Status of Information Technology Course Title No. Contents CE 317 Computer Methods in Civil Engineering This course introduces the students to the new powerful mathematical/numerical package “Mathematica” which is very efficient in solving more complicated problems. The optimization capability of the recent version of Excel is also another tool that is introduced to the students to help them perform design-type problems. CE 331 Engineering Hydrology I Presentation software, access to course note/assignments/announcements through internet, computer packages related to various aspects of hydrology. CE 341 Transportation Engineering Computer programs, such as HCS and OmniTrans are introduced as designing and planning tools for transportation problems. Course is taught through the WebCT where all course materials, homeworks, and lecture notes are displayed. Some course lectures are delivered using PowerPoint presentations. CE 343 Transportation Engineering Laboratory Computer programs such as highway capacity software HCS2000, PETRA, AASHTO DNPS86, Superpave mix design software GYROPAVE2000 are used in the course. State-of-the-art instruments and equipments are used in data collocation, safety, field studies and mix design. Course lectures are delivered using PowerPoint presentations, transparencies and video films. CE 353 Geotechnical Engineering I Various commercial softwares are used in problem solving and report writing; in terms of word processing, data computation, and graphical presentation. CE 370 Water Supply & Wastewater Engineering The Web-CT online learning system is used through out the course to teach the course and provide all course material including the lecture notes and related extra technical information sources, laboratory handouts, home works, and home work solutions. Smart classroom IT facilities are also used, over the whole semester, to deliver the lecture presentations. Material from the www, and movies related to course material are also shown for better perception. Students are introduced to environmental software. CE 411 Senior Design Project Student is required to use the latest software for the analysis and design of his project. He also must type, plot and draw related figures and diagrams by using appropriate software. PowerPoint, slides, overhead projectors are used for presentation of his final design project for the examining committee. CE 420 Construction Engineering Student can access to all lecture notes and homework problem assignments using (Intranet) web-page. Motion picture videos. Powerpoints presentation, suggested software application such as Microsoft project.

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Table 2A.9: Information Technology Component in Elective Courses

Course Current Status of Information Technology Course Title No. Contents CE 401 Concrete Technology Excel worksheets and various soft wares, such as seeMix, Firstmix Express, FirstBreak are used to explain the design of concrete mixes. Computer graphics and video clips are used to demonstrate the activities pertaining to preparation and testing of concrete and its ingredients. The course is being taught using various information technology aides, e.g. PowerPoint, FrontPage, and Web-Ct. CE 402 Durability, Evaluation & Repair of The nature of the course does not require use of Concrete Structures computer software but emphasized the use of engineering sense and eye for inspection and evaluation of structures. However, student is required to develop his own program for rating and categorization techniques. Web-CT platform used for providing course materials, illustrative figures and pictures, homework problems and solutions. PowerPoint presentation and slides are used in lectures. CE 406 Structural Mechanics II Computer programs such as ANSYS, ALGOR, and STAAD are used to demonstrate different methods of calculating forces, stresses and deflections of beams on elastic formulation and statistically indeterminate structures as well as columns buckling. Course is taught through the WEB-CT where all course materials, homeworks, presentations, quizzes and discussion are displayed. Course lectures are delivered using PowerPoint presentations. CE 408 Steel Design I Extensive use of commercial software STAAD Pro for design that involves computer-aided analysis and design, computer graphics, drafting and animation. CE 415 Reinforced Concrete II This course strengthens the student’s ability to use commercial software such as STAAD-Pro and PCA for the modeling and design of various reinforced concrete structures. This component of the course allows the student to make a smooth transition to the office environment of the consulting world. CE 432 Hydraulic Engineering Students are exposed to commercial softwares such as CULVERTMASTER, FLOWMASTER and PONDPACK and utilized in some homework assignments related to the analysis and design of hydraulic systems. Course materials such as homework, quizzes, key solutions are posted on web-site. CE 433 Groundwater Engineering PowerPoint presentations; aquifer test package; MODFLOW, contaminant transport package, course notes/assignments through internet.

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Course Current Status of Information Technology Course Title No. Contents CE 440 Highway and Airport Materials Number of computer programs are introduced to the students and used to solve homework problems. Softwares such as CAMA, DAMA, CP3 and CP4 are used. The course is taught through the Web-CT where all course materials, homeworks, presentations, quizzes and discussion are displayed. Course lectures are delivered using PowerPoint presentations and video films. CE 441 Design of Pavement Computer programs such as ELSYMS, AASHTO DNPS86, DARWIN, Bossinisque and FAA are used to demonstrate different methods of calculating stresses in multilayered systems and design of flexible and rigid highway and airport pavements. Course is taught through the Web-CT where all course materials, homeworks, presentations, quizzes and discussion are displayed. Course lectures are delivered using PowerPoint presentations and video films. CE 442 Construction and Maintenance of A number of computer programs are used both in Highways and Airports classes and homework assignments in Marshall mix design, introduction to SHRP performance grading, pavement management, condition surveys, and overlay designs. Course is taught through the Web- CT where all course materials, homeworks, presentations, quizzes and discussion are displayed. Course lectures are delivered using PowerPoint presentations and video films. CE 444 Traffic Engineering and Roadway Safety Computer programs such as HCS, SOAP, AUTOTURN and Accident Analysis Tool are used in the course to analyze and design roadway segment, channelization, signal timing analysis and design, and accident analysis. The course is taught through the WebCT where all course materials, homeworks, and exams are displayed. Course lectures are delivered using PowerPoint presentations. CE 454 Soil Stabilization and Site Improvement The course is intended to cover the latest technologies in ground improvement and soil stabilization. Hot topics such as chemical techniques and the use of geosynthetics are of primary concern and recent manufacturing design catalogs and procedures are implemented. Some of these procedures utilize computer programs such as slope stability programs. In general, typical problems are given and different techniques are used to optimize the ground improvement techniques. Many videos and PowerPoint presentations are frequently used to demonstrate the different techniques and procedures. The course material including homeworks, quizzes and handouts are communicated using the computer. CE 455 Foundation and Earth Structure Design Various commercial softwares are used in analysis and design of foundations and earth structures.

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Table 2A.9: (contd.)

Course Current Status of Information Technology Course Title No. Contents CE 472 Environmental Engineering The IT content of CE 472 includes the use of computer spreadsheet programs and statistical packages for data analysis, internet search for acquiring latest information, Microsoft PowerPoint for presentations, and softwares such as AUTOCAD for preparation of drawings. CE 473 Design & Operation of Water & The IT content of this course includes the use of Wastewater Treatment Plants PowerPoint presentation, computer spreadsheet programming, data manipulation and statistical analysis software, internet search, and the use of design packages such as GPS-X and BioWin. CE 475 Water Distribution and Wastewater The IT content of this course includes the use of Collection System PowerPoint presentation, computer spreadsheet programming, data manipulation and statistical analysis software, internet search, and the use of packages such as WaterCAD and SewerCAD.

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Standard 2-7: Oral and written communication skills of the student must be developed and applied in the program.

The Civil Engineering Program assures the development of competence in oral and written communication in the English Language for Civil Engineering students by three means:

1. The English courses offered in the Preparatory Year Program (PYP), and 2. The English courses offered in the University English Program (UEP), and required by the Civil Engineering curriculum. 3. Engineering courses requiring technical writing and presentations.

English courses in both programs are taught by the English Language Center, which is responsible for developing the English proficiency since English is the medium of instruction at the university. The objectives of these two programs are as follows:

A. Objectives of PYP

The PYP seeks to improve the English proficiency of students to a level that enables them to begin their college studies in technical fields. This involves:

• Building an adequate core of technical and sub-technical vocabulary. • Developing the necessary skills in reading, listening, writing and speaking. Of special relevance to technical students is the "use of non-prose materials (e.g., charts and diagrams) to anticipate and interpret written materials". • Developing and improving grammatical competence.

These objectives are achieved by the several components of the Program.

The Reading Component

The reading component is the pivot upon which the program turns. This reflects the view that reading is the most important need of our students and the proficiency requiring the greatest attention. Reading also acts as a cohesive agent, providing a semantic thread which to some extent integrates elements taught by different teachers.

The reading activities fall into several categories:

• One core passage per week to be studied intensively in class, with an emphasis on teacher guidance and the development of reading strategies and skills. • One passage, topically related to the core passage, in which the student is expected to apply the skills learned in core reading lessons. These can be tested or reviewed in class. • Speed and time limited reading passages to be read in the class with minimal teacher guidance.

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There are multiple choice, close, and data transformation exercises which test comprehension of general information as well as detail. Open-ended questions and oral exercises, which are an important activity within the lesson, require students to restate the information in their own words.

The Vocabulary Component

Each unit has two parts, "A" and "B". The word list for each part is divided into headwords and related words. Lists range from 30 to 60 words. The "A" list is tested in the language lab, while the "B" list is tested in the reading class. Teachers typically preview the words in class before the quiz and review them afterwards.

The Listening Component

The listening component is taught in the ELC's state-of-the-art listening laboratories and video labs. The aim of the course is to develop students' aural skills, particularly to identify the main themes in a sub-technical lecture. As the course progresses, the initial aids (sentence fragments, close passages, etc.) are removed. The students are later expected to be able to take notes on blank paper and answer detailed multiple-choice questions on the lecture.

The course uses many types of listening activities and materials including intensive listening lectures, task-based work, mathematical language and "Television English" (i.e., videotaped lectures and short documentaries). Finally, one hour per week is devoted to administering an aural vocabulary quiz.

Although the prime function of the listening component is to develop a student's aural and note-taking skills, the listening component is integrated with other skill areas where possible. For example, language and video labs provide ideal settings for developing a student's oral ability; in listening classes, the emphasis is on effective communication rather than grammatical correctness.

The Grammar Component

Grammar forms a separately scheduled four-hour-per-week component. The grammar exercises initially develop basic sentence patterns and often follow themes in core reading passages. This component aims to make students aware of the structures used and the contribution that they make for clear understanding of English needed for their studies.

The Oral Component

The grammar component requires the controlled generation of sentences, not merely drills or passive reception of the teachers' explanations. Exercises in the listening and reading courses are also designed to stimulate discussion. Also, compositions can be composed orally before writing. The voluntary answering of questions in class or free conversation is not considered enough.

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Following successful completion of the PYP, students move to the freshman level and a three-semester sequence of English courses in the UEP that is part of the Civil Engineering curriculum. These courses are Composition I, Composition II and Technical Report Writing. A brief description of each one is given below.

Composition I

This course, English 101, is the bridge between the reading and writing skills taught in the PYP and the research report skills that are taught in Composition II and Technical Report Writing. The course focuses on three areas: composition, reading, and dictionary use.

The composition element is organized by the principal methods of exposition (comparison, cause and effect, etc.) at the level of the sentence, paragraph and composition. Students are taught methods of organizing, sequencing and paragraphing. The reading element focuses on ways to improve student reading of technical-oriented textbooks and short periodical articles of a general nature. Finally, a significant part of the course attempts to teach students how to make full use of their dictionary, The American Heritage Dictionary.

Composition II

Composition II, English 102, focuses on the production of a 600- to 800-word term paper on an assigned topic. The general objective of the course is to provide the student with the skills to write this paper.

The course starts with paraphrase and the synthesis of ideas from several different sources. Library skills follow. Students are familiarized with the University Library's circulation and reference sections. They are taught how to locate printed materials by using indexes and the card and computer catalogs. They are also introduced to the Library's microfilm/microfiche facilities. Other basic research skills taught include the writing of bibliographies and the use of documentation. Finally, students are instructed in narrowing a topic, taking notes from sources, and formatting a term paper.

Technical Report Writing

This course, English 214, centers on a library research report of between 1,000 and 1,200 words. Students choose and narrow down a research topic within their major field of study and use the resources of the University Library to find books and articles related to their topic. They must use at least six recent sources to write the report, and they must provide a bibliography and references.

Before writing their reports, students write descriptive and informative abstracts, short reports requiring the integration of material from several sources, and an academic proposal relating to their research reports. They are expected to use logical, concise, precise, and objective technical English to write the report, and they are given basic instruction in this. At the end of the course, they learn the content, the strategy, and the style appropriate to five kinds of business letters, in addition to resume and memorandum format.

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Opportunities are also provided for the development of competence in oral and written English in the required Engineering courses. Communication skills are monitored and evaluated through grading procedures followed by the Civil Engineering Faculty for the following written reports and oral presentations:

• Laboratory reports • Senior design project report and presentations (CE 411) • Summer training report (CE 399) • Term project reports required by some CE courses • Homework

The CE Program Outcome 7 states that students should have an ability to communicate effectively in written, oral, and graphical forms, including the use of professional-quality visual aids. Table 2A.5 indicates that most of the required courses support this outcome.

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Section 2B Curriculum Design and Organization: ACE Program

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The Applied Civil Engineering (ACE) program is designed to cover all fundamental aspects of civil engineering. The program places additional emphasis on courses of practical importance. The industrial experience gained from the cooperative work is of immense value since it provide its students with an important link between the theoretical and practical aspects of the civil engineering profession. To complete the cooperative work, the ACE student must spend 28 weeks in an industrial setting after which he presents a seminar and submits a comprehensive technical report. A student has the opportunity to specialize in one of the civil engineering areas by taking the appropriate elective courses in that area.

2B.2 Degree Titles

The degree title appearing on the diplomas of graduates of this program is: Bachelor of Applied Civil Engineering.

2B.3 Definition of Credit Unit

2B.4 Degree Plan (Curriculum Course Content)

The Applied Civil Engineering curriculum flowchart and course content for the ACE Program is given in Figure 2B.1, Table 2B.1 and Table 2B.2, respectively. Table 2B.2 provides the degree plan for Applied Civil Engineering. In this Table, the required and/or elective courses are classified in appropriate categories as core, electives, general education and other requirements.

2B.5 Curriculum Breakdown

Table 2B.3 provides the curriculum course content for Applied Civil Engineering. In this Table, the required and elective courses are listed and classified in their appropriate ABET categories. The curriculum content is expressed in terms of the "years of study" in which one-half year of study equals 17 semester hours. The categorized contents are compared to ABET requirements at the end of the table. Table 2B.4 provides the list of Civil Engineering elective courses.

2B.6 Currently Approved Course Syllabi

For each required course and each elective course credited toward meeting the ABET criteria requirement, the course description according to the ABET format is provided in Appendix D.

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SEMESTER-WISE FLOW CHART OF APPLIED

CIVIL ENGINERING COURSES

Credits Semester Courses 17 CE ENGL CHEM PHYS MATH PE FR1 CO 100 101 101 101 101 101

IAS PHYS MATH ICS PE 17 ENGL CO FR2 111 102 102 102 101 102

CO IAS ENGL CESS CE EE MATH 17 SO1 101 214 260 201 204 201

19 IAS CHEM ME CE CE MATH CE SO2 111 202 211 201 203 230 213

18 JN1 IAS CE CE CO CE STAT CE 311 305 303 331 319 317

IAS CE CEJS CE CE CE 17 JN2 CO 201 315 341 343 353 370

0 Summer CE * 350

SN1 CE * 9 350

IAS IAS CENS CE CE XE ECON 19 SN2 301 4xx 420 411 4xx xxx 403

Total Credits Required in Degree Program 133

CO LEGEND: Co-requisite IAS 4xxx Islamic Elective SS Sophomore standing CE 4xxx Civil Engineering JS Junior standing XE xxx Technical Elective NS Senior standing ------Courses should be taken in sequence * Summer Training Program

Figure 2B.1: ACE Curriculum Flowchart

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(a) General Education Requirements (63 credit hours) Credit Hours

Computer Programming ICS 101 3 English ENGL 101, 102, 214 9 General Studies ECON 403 3 Interdisciplinary Basic Courses ME 201, EE 204 6 Islamic and Arabic Studies IAS 111, 101, 211, 201, 311, 301 12 Mathematics MATH 101, 102, 201, 202 14 Physical Education PE 101, 102 2 Sciences CHEM 101, 111, PHYS 101, 102 14 63

(b) Core Requirements (50 credit hours)

Introduction to CE CE 100 1 Engineering Drawing CE 213 3 Surveying CE 260 3 Structures CE 201, 203, 305, 315 12 Materials CE 303 4 Geotechnical CE 353 4 Transportation CE 341, 343 4 Water Resources and Env. Engg. CE 230, 331, 370 10 Computer Methods & Statistics CE 317, STAT 319 6 Construction Engineering CE 420 3 50

Civil Engineering Elective* 2 CE Electives 6 Technical Elective** 1 Technical Elective 3 Islamic and Arabic Studies 1 IAS Elective 2 11

* Specific courses from each of the four disciplines to be taken. These courses cover use of relevant codes, manuals and available design softwares. * Can also be taken from CE electives.

(d) Cooperative Work Requirement (9 credit hours)

Each student must participate in a twenty-eight-week program in the industry to gain experience and subsequently submit and present a formal report: CE 350 and CE 351 (0, 9 credit hours respectively).

(e) Total Requirements (133 credit hours)

The B.S. degree in Applied Civil Engineering requires a total of 133 credit hours including 9 credit hours for the cooperative work.

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COURSE TITLE LT LB CR COURSE TITLE LT LB CR

(Preparatory)

(Freshman)

(Sophomore)

ENGL 214 Tech. Report Writing 3 0 3 MATH 202 Elem. Diff. Equations 3 0 3 IAS 202 Arabic Rhetoric 2 0 2 CE 203 Structural Mechanics I 3 0 3 CE 201 Statics 3 0 3 CE 230 Engg. Fluid Mechanics 3 0 3 MATH 201 Calculus III 3 0 3 CE 260 Surveying I 2 3 3 CE 213 Computer Graphics 1 6 3 IAS 222 The Quran and Sunnah 2 0 2 EE 204 Fund. of Electric Circuits 2 3 3 CHEM 111 Basics of Env. Chemistry 2 0 2 ME 201 Dynamics 3 0 3 14 9 17 18 3 19

(Junior)

CE 303 Structural Materials 3 3 4 CE 315 Reinforced Concrete I 2 3 3 CE 305 Structural Analysis I 3 0 3 CE 341 Transportation Engineering 3 0 3 CE 317 Comp. Methods in CE 2 3 3 CE 343 Transportation Engg. Lab. 0 3 1 STAT 319 Prob. & Stats for Engrs. 2 3 3 CE 353 Geotechnical Engg. 3 3 4 CE 331 Engg. Hydrology 2 3 3 CE 370 Wat. Sup. & Wastewat. Engg. 3 3 4 IAS 333 The Islamic System 2 0 3 IAS 300 Arabic Terminology 2 0 2 14 12 18 13 12 17

Summer Session

CE 350 Coop Field Work 0 0 0

(Senior)

CE 351 Continue Coop Work 0 0 9 ECON 403 Engineering Economy 3 0 3 CE 420 Construction Engineering 3 0 3 CE 4xx Applied CE Design Elect. I 3 0 3 CE 411 Senior Design Project 3 0 3 XE xxx Technical Elective 3 0 3 IAS 4xx IAS Elective 2 0 2 IAS 400 Technical Arabic Syntax 2 0 2 0 0 9 19 0 19

Total credits required in Degree Program: 133

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Table 2B.3: Curriculum Course Content for Applied Civil Engineering

Year; Course Category (Credit Hours) Semester or (Department, Number, Title) Quarter Math & Basic Engineering Topics Hum. & Other Science Soc. Sci. Engr Engr Science Design

FR. 1 CE 100 Introduction to CE 1 CHEM 101 Gen. Chemistry I 4

ENGL 101 English Comp. I 3

MATH 101 Calculus I 4

PHYS 101 Gen. Physics I 4

PE 101 Physical Educ. I 1

FR. 2 ICS 101 Computer Program. 3

ENGL 102 English Com. II 3

MATH 102 Calculus II 4

PHYS 102 Gen. Physics II 4

PE 102 Physical Educ. II 1

IAS 111 Islamic Ideology 2

SO. 1 ENGL 214 Tech. Report Writing 3

IAS 200 Arabic Rhetoric 2

CE 201 Statics 3 0

MATH 201 Calculus III 3

CE 213 Computer Graphics 1.2 1.8

EE 204 Fund. of Elec. Circuit 2 1

(continued on next page)

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Table 2B.3: (contd.)

Year; Course Category (Credit Hours) Semester or (Department, Number, Title) Quarter Math & Engineering Topics Hum. & Other Basic Soc. Sci. Science Engr Engr Science Design

SO. 2 MATH 202 Elem. Diff. Eqn. 3 CE 203 Struc. Mech. I 3 0

CE 230 Eng. Fluid Mech. 2.25 0.75

CE 260 Surveying I 2 1

IAS 222 The Quran & Sunnah 2

CHEM 111 Basics for Env. Chem. 2

ME 201 Dynamics 3

JR. 1 CE 303 Structural Materials 3.2 0.8

CE 305 Struc. Analysis I 3 0

CE 317 Comp. Methods in CE 1 1.4 0.6

STAT 319 Pob. of Stats for Engrs 3

CE 331 Eng. Hydrology I 2 1

IAS 333 The Islamic System 2

JR. 2 CE 315 Reinf. Concrete I 0.75 2.25

CE 341 Transportation Eng. 1.8 1.2

CE 343 Transportation Eng. Lab. 0.3 0.7

CE 353 Geotech. Eng. I 3 1

CE 370 Wat. Sup. & Wastewat. Eng. 2 2

IAS 300 Arabic Terminology 2

Summer CE 350 Coop Field Work 0 0 (continued on next page)

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Table 2B.3: (contd.)

Year; Course Category (Credit Hours) Semester or (Department, Number, Title) Quarter Math & Basic Engineering Topics Humanities & Other Science Social Engr Engr Sciences Science Design

SR. 1 CE 351 Continue Co-op Work 0 9 SR. 2 ECON 403 Engg. Economy 3 CE 420 Construction Engg. 1 2 *CE 4xx Applied CE Design 1.7 1.3 Elective I *CE 4xx Applied CE Design 1.7 1.3 Elective II *XX xxx Technical Elective 1.7 1.3 IAS 4xx IAS Elective 2 IAS 400 Tech. Arabic Syntex 2 TOTALS-ABET BASIC-LEVEL REQUIREMENTS 32.0 40 29.0 17 15 OVERALL TOTAL FOR DEGREE (EQUIVALENT SEMESTER 133 133 133 133 133 CREDITS)* PERCENT OF TOTAL 24.1 30.1 21.8 12.8 11.2 Must satisfy one Minimum semester credit hours 32 TOTAL = 48 16 set (16) Minimum percentage 25 TOTAL = 37.5 12.5 (12.5)

*Based on the average of 17 CE elective courses which have been offered in the last 3 years.

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Table 2B.4: List of CE Elective Courses in Applied Civil Engineering Program

CE 401 Concrete Technology CE 402 Durability, Evaluation and Repair of Conc. Structures CE 405 Structural Analysis II CE 406 Structural Mechanics II CE 408 Steel Design I CE 411 Senior Design Project CE 415 Reinforced Concrete II CE 432 Hydraulic Engineering CE 433 Groundwater Engineering CE 440 Highway & Airport Materials CE 441 Design of Pavement CE 442 Construction and Maintenance of Highways and Airports CE 444 Traffic Engineering & Roadway Safety CE 454 Soil Stabilization and Site Improvement CE 455 Foundation & Earth Structure Design CE 472 Environmental Engineering CE 473 Design & Operation of Water & Wastewater Treatment Plants CE 475 Water Distribution & Wastewater Collection System

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Standard 2-1: The curriculum must be consistent and support the program's documented objectives.

The matrix shown in Table 2B.5 linking courses to program outcomes shows that the ACE curriculum is consistent and supports the program's documented objectives.

Standard 2-2: Theoretical background, problem analysis and solution design must be stressed within the program's core material.

The courses containing a significant portion (more than 30%) of the elements in Standard 2-2 within the program's core material are as shown below:

Standard 2-3: The curriculum must satisfy the mathematics and basic sciences requirements for the program, as specified by the respective accreditation body.

The ACE curriculum satisfies the mathematics and basic sciences requirements for the program, as specified by the previous ABET criteria of 32 credits for mathematics and basic sciences. The present ABET requirements are outcome based.

The new ABET criteria that governs Civil Engineering Programs is given by:

1. Curriculum

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Standard 2-4: The curriculum must satisfy the major requirements for the program as specified by the respective accreditation body.

The previous ABET minimum requirement for major courses was 48 semester credit hours with a minimum of 12 design credit hours. As shown in Table 2B.3, the ACE program has 65 semester credit hours for major courses and it includes 29 design credit hours.

The engineering design experience is offered in the program at all levels as detailed in the curriculum course contents and shown in Table 2B.3. Details of the design contents in the required and elective courses are briefly described in Table 2B.6 and Table 2B.7, respectively.

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Table 2B.5: Relationship between Courses and Program Learning Outcomes for ACE Program

Course or Group of Courses Outcomes 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 General Education Requirements Computer Programming ICS 101 9 9 9 English ENGL 101,102,214 9 General Studies ECON 403 9 9 Basic Engineering Courses ME 201; EE 204 9 9 Islamic & Arabic Studies IAS 200,222,300,333,400,4XX 9 Mathematics MATH 101,102,201,202 9 9 Physical Education PE 101,102 9 Sciences CHEM 101,111; PHYS 101,102 9 9

Core Requirements Introduction to Civil Engineering CE 100 Statics CE 201 9 9 9 9 Structural Mechanics I CE 203 9 9 9 9 9 Computer Graphics CE 213 Engineering Fluid Mechanics CE 230 9 9 9 9 Surveying I CE 260 9 9 9 9 9 9 Structural Materials CE 303 9 9 9 9 9 Structural Analysis I CE 305 Reinforced Concrete I CE 315 9 9 9 9 9 Probability & Stat STAT 319 9 9 9 Computer Methods in Civil Engineering CE 317 9 9 9 9 Engineering Hydrology I CE 331 9 9 9 9 Transportation Engineering CE 341 9 9 Transportation Engineering Laboratory CE 343 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 Coop CE 351 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 Geotechnical Engineering I CE 353 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 Water & Wastewater Engineering CE 370 9 9 9 9 9 Construction Engineering CE 420 9 9 9 9 9

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Table 2B.6: Design Content in Required Courses

Course Course Title Design Contents No.

All courses except CE 411 from Table 2A.6

Table 2B.7: Design Content in Elective Courses

Course Course Title Design Contents No.

All courses from Table 2.A.7

CE 411 Senior Design Project The course is mainly a design project where student uses all his knowledge, skills and experience to demonstrate his engineering analytical and design capabilities.

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As indicated in Table 2B.3, the previous ABET requirement of a minimum of 16 credits for breadth and depth in the humanities and social sciences is met. The University core curriculum has specific requirements for social sciences, writing skills, oral communications and humanities. The Applied Civil Engineering Program requires a total of 17 semester credit hours, including fourteen credit hours of humanities from the Islamic and Arabic Studies Department, and three semester credit hours from the English Language Department. The students are taught and trained in these courses on social communication, including speed, report writing and the spirit of teamwork and collaboration. The program enhances social activities and humanities through the CE Club that frequently organizes competitions and field trips.

Standard 2-6: Information technology component of the curriculum must be integrated throughout the program.

The University administration has been very supportive by enhancing and upgrading the computational facilities at KFUPM and providing INTERNET and other state-of-the-art IT facilities through ITC. In addition to having access to the central ITC computational facility, the CE Department has many PC Labs. The department adopts a policy of encouraging students to use PCs for their homework and lab reports. This issue has been emphasized and conveyed to students through seminars and tutorials in order to demonstrate the skills gained by utilizing computers in the course work.

Regarding computer utilization in the curriculum, all students in the College of Applied Engineering take the introductory course in computer programming (ICS 101). This course provides an overview of computer components and their functions and programming in FORTRAN with emphasis on modular and structured programming techniques. In addition, the Applied Civil Engineering Program emphasizes the use of digital computers for problem solving. Computers are utilized throughout the curriculum using numerous general and specialized software packages.

Details of computer experience in the required courses and elective courses involving IT are presented in two tables: Table 2B.8 and Table 2B.9, respectively.

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Table 2B.8: Information Technology Component in Required Courses

Course Current Status of Information Technology Course Title No. Contents

All courses given except CE 411 as given in Table 2.A.8

Table 2B.9: Information Technology Component in Elective Courses

Course Current Status of Information Technology Course Title No. Contents

All courses from Table 2.A.9

CE 411 Senior Design Project Student is required to use the latest software for the analysis and design of his project. He also must type, plot and draw related figures and diagrams by using appropriate software. PowerPoint, slides, overhead projectors are used for presentation of his final design project for the examining committee.

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Standard 2-7: Oral and written communication skills of the student must be developed and applied in the program.

Content the same as the Civil Engineering Program (except for the respective table as given in this section with designation Table 2B.5).

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Section 3 Laboratories and Computing Facilities

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Detailed information about each lab available for use in the program under assessment is included in Appendix B. The information given in Appendix B indicates the following for each lab: lab title, location, objectives, adequacy for instruction, courses taught, and major apparatus and equipment.

3.2 Assessment of CE Labs

Standard 3-1: Lab manuals/documentations/instructions for experiments must be available and readily accessible to faculty and students.

Hard copies of CE laboratory manuals are available and accessible to all faculty and students. These manuals have instructions pertaining to all experiments conducted in the laboratory sessions. Soft copies (PDF files) of some of these manuals are available and the rest are under preparation. Laboratory safety instructions are provided and explained to the students during the first lab session.

Standard 3-2: There must be adequate support personnel for instruction and maintaining the laboratories.

All existing teaching labs have adequate and sufficient support personnel for instruction purposes (Appendix B), however some labs have insufficient staff for maintenance purposes. Other assessment parameters provided by CE Lab Committee are as follows:

1) Most of the existing labs have sufficient space. 2) Most of the existing labs are self-sufficient for the purpose of lab sessions for various courses that are linked to and are also accessible to faculty for research purposes. 3) Some existing labs are under continuous development. 4) Some existing labs need to upgrade their equipment and/or instruments.

Standard 3-3: The University computing infrastructure and facilities must be adequate to support program's objectives.

The Civil Engineering Department strives to provide CE students with a strong academic base. One of the important elements in the establishment of that base is to provide them with hands-on experience in various computational applications and to keep them updated with the latest computing capabilities and software packages (relevant to various courses) in order to improve their problem solving skills. The following sections introduce the main features of the computing facilities in the CE Department together with a comparison with the available facilities at other reputable institutions.

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A- The department has three general computer labs - Lab1 (16-113) is used as a general lab to be used by students for their daily assignments/projects up to 4:00 pm. - Lab2 (3-226) is used for teaching purposes. - Lab3 (3-200) is used for teaching purposes.

B- Detailed description of CE labs 1. Computer Utilization Lab 1 (16-113)

Lab Title Computer Utilization Lab 1 Location 16-113 Objectives General purpose lab/undergraduates Adequacy for instruction Working space is adequate for the 22 computers accommodated in the lab. Courses taught in the lab CE 317, CE 315, CE 408, CE 415 Software available in the lab AutoCAD2004, Staad.Pro2004, MS Office, Mathematica, PCA Software, FORTRAN PowerStation, Statistica. Major Equipment 22 HP Compaq computers (Pentium IV), one NT server, two LaserJet 5M printers, one Genius Scanner. Safety Regulation No fire extinguisher and no first aid kit.

2. Computer Utilization Lab 2 (3-226)

Lab Title Computer Utilization Lab 2 Location 3-226 Objectives General purpose lab/graduates Adequacy for instruction Working space not adequate for the 20 computers accommodated in the lab. Courses taught in the lab CE 100, CE 213, CE 317, CE 315, CE 408, CE 331, CE 475, CE 415 Software available in the lab AutoCAD2004, Staad.Pro2004, MS Office, MicroStation8, Mathematica, PCA Software, WaterCAD, StormCAD, SewerCAD. Major Equipment 20 Computers (Pentium IV), one NT server (Room 3-225), one LaserJet 5M printer, one overhead projector, one Infocus projector. Safety Regulation Equipped with one fire extinguisher and no first aid kit.

3. Computer Utilization Lab 1 (3-200)

Lab Title Computer Utilization Lab 3 Location 3-200 Objectives Teaching lab

KFUPM-CE Self-Assessment of the Undergraduate Programs Page 77 Adequacy for instruction Working space is adequate for the 25 computers accommodated in the lab. Courses taught in the lab CE 101, CE 213, CE 317 Software available in the lab AutoCAD2005, Staad.Pro2004, MS Office, MicroStation8, Mathematica, PCA Software Major Equipment 25 Computers (Pentium IV), one NT server (Room 3-225), heavy duty color plotter (HP500), HP100 inkjet color printer, one overhead projector, one LCD projector. Safety Regulation No fire extinguisher and no first aid kit.

C- Financial resources

The approximate annual expenditure on acquiring and maintaining the CE computing facilities during the last three years are shown in the table below.

Period Number Cost Estimate (SR) Year 2004 67 PCs + 4 Printers + 368,000 2 Plotters + 4 Scanners Year 2003 40 PCs + 3 Printers + 220,250 1 Plotter + 1 Scanner Year 2002 40 PCs + 2 Printers + 208,250 1 Scanner Total: 796,500

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Section 4 Student Support and Guidance

KFUPM-CE Self-Assessment of the Undergraduate Programs Page 79 4.1 Introduction

In accordance with the University’s policy, the CE Department is dedicated to effective student advising. The University publishes the Undergraduate Bulletin (UB) every two years describing all University, College, and Program requirements. The mission, objectives, course requirements and course options for the science and applied science degrees offered by the CE department are provided in the Bulletin. The department has also prepared a flow chart for the required courses and prerequisites for each program. Students can perform early-registration, registration, drop and add without the need to consult their respective academic advisors. However, students are strongly encouraged to consult their respective advisors during early-registration and registration time for clarification and seeking expert advice. The faculty members in the department are asked to provide extra office hours during these activities. Furthermore, the student affairs committee in the department organizes social functions and gatherings during the academic year where students and faculty can exchange concerns and have informal discussion forum.

4.2 Courses

Standard 4-1: Courses must be offered with sufficient frequency and number for students to complete the program in a timely manner.

4.2.1 Core Courses

All core courses are offered every semester in order to help students to complete their program in time. This strategy is very helpful to the students and should be continued. However, it is noted that during summer semester, only CE 101, 201, 203 are offered. It is recommended that few 300 level courses, as per need, should also be offered in the summer. This will extremely help the students in timely completion of their BS program.

4.2.2 Elective Courses

The number of elective courses offered by the CE Department is 31. Courses are offered from all disciplines so that students can take courses from their respective area(s) of interest.

4.2.3 CE Core Courses Offered by Other Departments

These courses are mostly offered every semester. Therefore, there is no difficulty for the students in taking these courses.

4.3 Structure of Courses

Standard 4-2: Courses in the major must be structured to ensure effective interaction between students, faculty and teaching assistants.

KFUPM-CE Self-Assessment of the Undergraduate Programs Page 80 The following components have been implemented to help ensure effective interaction between students and faculty in the courses offered:

Classes are made of small groups averaging 20 students or less to ensure that the faculty members know their students and to allow students to ask questions and clarification during lectures.

Students are required to attend classes. More than 20% unexcused absences will result in a DN (denial) grade.

Students are encouraged to contact faculty in office hours that are scheduled on one-hour-per-day basis and by appointments if required. In general, not many students come to office hours except before exams.

With the growth of on-line technology, KFUPM have put a lot of resources, facilities and support staff to make effective use of computer technology. In the CE department, e-mail has been very effective in facilitating Student- faculty and faculty interactions. Collection of electronic course material like lecture notes, home-work assignments and others has made it very easy for students to collect information and facilitated the exchange of material between faculty members. The computer technology has been effectively used to improve interaction and communications between students and faculty and more is being done to excel in this direction.

Exams and quizzes are scheduled frequently during the semester. This factor ensures continuous revision but also increases interaction between students and faculty as well as student-to-student interaction.

In 400 level courses and some 300 level courses, students are required to do a project. This has proven to be very effective in increasing the faculty/student interaction since these projects are usually open-end problems that require continuous feedback from the faculty.

For courses with several sections or a course with lecture and laboratory sessions, the interaction between different faculty members is effectively ensured by coordination.

The chairman of the department appoints a coordinator for all multi-section courses.

All coordinators call for a meeting with the faculty members teaching the same course before the start of classes to discuss the details of the syllabus, different assignments, exams and quizzes, laboratory work, if any, and other coordinated activities.

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Standard 4-3: Guidance on how to complete the program must be available to all students and access to qualified advising must be available to make course decisions and career choices.

Students at KFUPM are encouraged to be responsible for knowing their own academic standing and requirements in reference to University and College standards, regulations, and degree requirements. The University publishes the Undergraduate Bulletin (UB) every two years describing all University, College, and Program requirements. The mission, objectives, course requirements and course options for the science and applied science degrees offered by the CE department are provided in the Bulletin. The department has also prepared a flow chart for the required courses and prerequisites for each program. Students can collect these charts from their academic advisors or directly from the department secretaries.

The advising system at KFUPM has been in transition in the past couple of years from advisor-dependent toward student-dependent system. Students now can perform early- registration, registration, drop and add without the need to consult their respective academic advisors. In certain specific circumstances, students have to consult with their respective advisors and get approval for special requests such as increasing the course load limit. However, in all circumstances students are strongly encouraged to consult their respective advisors during pre-registration and registration time for clarification and seeking expert advice. The faculty members in the department are asked to provide extra office hours during these activities. Furthermore, the department organizes a yearly social function where students and faculty can exchange concerns and have informal discussion forum.

The University Student Affairs Department offers a multitude of academic and nonacademic services from the date of student’s joining until graduation. These include student services, housing, student activities, cooperative program, and summer training program. Student affairs also offer student services through the Counseling and Advising Center (CAAC) where individual student or group of special-need students can have professional academic, social concealing, or personal skills improvement programs. Please refer to UB for further information on student services provided by the Student Affairs. The Civil Engineering Department and Civil Engineering Club organize meetings where the CE Department chairman, faculty and students discuss the different aspects of students learning.

The nationwide technical society of civil engineers “The Saudi Society for Civil Engineering-Eastern Province Chapter” is also hosted by KFUPM and CE faculty has been very active in its establishment. Students can join this society by direct contact with the elected Society Officers and benefit from attending technical meetings and seminars, as well as getting acquainted with their prospective peers in industry. Faculty members can also assist students in joining the other CE professional societies of international repute, including the Saudi Arabian Chapter of the American Concrete Institute.

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Section 5 Process Control

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The processes for executing the major functions of the program that include student admission, student registration, faculty recruitment, teaching, and graduation are documented and conducted in a well-organized manner. These processes are controlled, periodically reviewed, evaluated and continuously monitored and improved. The details of delivering and controlling these processes are described below.

5.2 Admission Process

Standard 5-1: The process by which students are admitted to the program must be based on quantitative and qualitative criteria and clearly documented. This process must be periodically evaluated to ensure that it is meeting its objectives.

The process of admitting the students to the program is carried out on quantitative and qualitative bases, as clearly documented by the Deanship of Admission and Registration. The process is evaluated regularly every semester to ensure that it is meeting its objectives. The process consists of well-defined procedures and steps executed at the University, college, and departmental levels.

Based upon the recommendation of the college councils and the Deanship of Admission and Registration in coordination with the Deanship of Educational Services, the number of new students to be admitted in the following academic year is determined by the University Council. Each admitted student is assigned a unique identification number that reveals the year of his admission.

The students admitted to the University must have satisfied the following conditions:

1. Obtained the secondary school certificate or its equivalent from inside or outside the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Saudi secondary school certificates are in the natural, or technological sciences, or the administrative and social sciences; 2. Obtained the secondary school certificate in a period less than 5 years prior to the date of application; 3. Have a record of good conduct; 4. Have successfully passed examinations or personal interviews as determined by the University Council; 5. Have physical fitness and good health; 6. Have approval from employers in case employed.

The students are evaluated according to their marks in the secondary school examinations, the interviews, and admission examinations. Only students who have satisfied all the admission requirements with the highest scores and most diverse records are enrolled. The names of the students along with their identification numbers, total scores of the secondary school certificate with the scores of the science and English subjects, scores of the admission exams are sorted and stored electronically.

Generally, newly admitted students are enrolled in the preparatory year program in the University before starting their undergraduate program. The courses covered in the two-

KFUPM-CE Self-Assessment of the Undergraduate Programs Page 84 semester preparatory year are English, mathematics, graphics, workshop, and physical education.

Students may be exempted from the entire preparatory year program if their efficiency in English and mathematics in the promotion exam are established. Students who pass the requirements of either English or mathematics part, are partially promoted to the next academic level, but are required to fulfill the remaining requirement in the same year. The preparatory year requirement is fulfilled by completing all the required courses with grade C or better in the first and the second level courses of English and grade C or better in the first or the second level course of mathematics.

The Deanship of Admission and Registration and the colleges in the University coordinate with each other in the matter of determining the majors of the students who are completing the preparatory year program. The major of each student is determined according to his own choice provided the required criterion of the major is satisfied. Students select their majors immediately after they complete the preparatory year program; qualified students are admitted directly into the selected majors of the undergraduate program as freshmen. Lists of new freshmen students of each major are communicated to the concerned departments at the beginning of each semester by the Deanship of Admission and Registration.

Students are required to earn a minimum grade of C in each course of English and mathematics of the first and second levels of the preparatory year to select majors in the Colleges of Engineering Sciences and Applied Engineering.

5.2.1 Transfer from Outside the University a) The transfer of a student from outside the University may be accepted under the following conditions:

1. The student should have been enrolled at a recognized college or university. 2. The student must not have been dismissed from that university for disciplinary reasons. 3. The student must satisfy the transfer provisions as determined by the University Council.

All transfer applications are submitted to the Admission and Academic Standing Committee which studies the application and ensures that the applicant fulfills the requirements in (a), in addition to any other provisions the Committee deems necessary, in coordination with the colleges concerned. b) The Council of the College of Engineering Sciences shall review the courses taken by the student outside the University based on the recommendations of the department which offers equivalent courses. The courses are usually evaluated by the Curriculum Committee in the department and approved by the Chairman. The courses evaluated as equivalent will be transferred to the student's record but will not be included in the calculation of his cumulative GPA.

KFUPM-CE Self-Assessment of the Undergraduate Programs Page 85 In order to get transfer of credit for any course taken outside the University, the student should: 1. Have obtained a grade of C or higher in that course; 2. Have taken the course at a recognized college or university; 3. Have taken a course equivalent in all respects to one of the courses which are included in the KFUPM degree requirements; 4. The grade earned by the student in the course is not included in the student's cumulative GPA. c) If, after his transfer, it is discovered that a student had been dismissed from his previous university for disciplinary reasons, his enrollment will be considered cancelled as from the date of acceptance of his transfer to the University. d) The transfer of a student from one university to another during any semester takes place in accordance with the procedures and the dates announced by the university to which the student is transferring, under the general transfer rules.

5.2.2 Transfer to the Program from Another College in the University

A student may be transferred from another college to the program inside the University in accordance with University Council rules as follows:

1. A student may transfer from one college to the program within the University before he completes the sixth academic level. 2. The student should continue to study all the courses registered for at the level preceding the transfer, in compliance with the adding and dropping rules. 3. The transfer from one college to another will be recorded in the academic record of the student the term following his transfer. 4. A student is allowed a maximum of two transfers from one college to another.

The academic record of a student transferred from one college to another includes all the courses he has studied together with the grades and the semester and cumulative GPA's obtained throughout his period of study at the University.

5.2.3 Transfer to the Program from Another Major Within the College a) With the approval of the Dean of the College of Engineering Sciences, a student may transfer from one major to the program within the college according to the following rules:

1. A student may transfer from one major to the program at any time before he completes the sixth academic level. The Council of the College of Engineering Sciences may consider exceptional cases where students have already completed the sixth level. 2. The transfer will be recorded in the academic record of the student at the beginning of the term following the transfer. 3. A student is allowed a maximum of two transfers from one major to another within the same college. The college council may consider exceptional cases.

KFUPM-CE Self-Assessment of the Undergraduate Programs Page 86 b) The academic record of a student transferring from one major to another will include all the courses the student has taken, including the grades and the semester and cumulative GPA's obtained throughout his period of study at the University.

The detailed policies and regulations regarding credit transfer of students are described in KFUPM Undergraduate Study and Examinations Regulations, and the Rules of their Implementation booklet.

5.3 Registration Process

Standard 5-2: The process by which students are registered in the program and monitoring of students progress to ensure timely completion of the program must be documented. This process must be periodically evaluated to ensure that it is meeting its objectives.

Near the middle of the first semester (Fall), early registration is held for courses to be taken during the second (Spring) semester. In the middle of the second semester, students early-register for the following summer session and also for the first semester of the next academic year. Early registration is required of all enrolled students who intend to continue their studies at the University during the following terms. All students who early- registered for a particular semester are also required to make formal registration on the scheduled registration days for that semester. Students perform their early registration and confirmation on line using the Deanship of Admission and Registration (DAR) website: http://regweb.kfupm.edu.sa through the internet. The students are allowed to make all the necessary registration changes directly on line. They are fully responsible to ensure that both pre-requisite and co-requisite requirements for the courses registered have been met. The use of online registration in the last two years has produced effective results in reducing the time and effort spent in the registration process.

All faculty members and active students can access the DAR website using their individual pin numbers and passwords. The registration process and its control are conducted on line through the following web-pages of DAR website: i) Registration Information Web-Page All information needed to guide the students in conducting the registration process are provided in detail in this web-page. The registration instructions for advisors are also provided. In addition to the course schedule, timing and location, the web-page includes registration procedure, steps for adding and dropping courses, and section changing.

For students on good academic standing status, the minimum course load is 12 credit hours during a regular semester, provided that the total number of credit hours registered by a student in any two consecutive semesters is not less than 28. This condition is relaxed in the last semester before graduation. The maximum course load is 19 credit hours.

A student is permitted to register for 21 credit hours with the approval of the department chairman, if the student has maintained a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00 out of 4.00 in all works undertaken during the preceding terms in which he earned his last 28 credit hours.

KFUPM-CE Self-Assessment of the Undergraduate Programs Page 87 For students not on good status, the minimum course load is 12 credit hours and the maximum course load is 13 credit hours.

Students who have early-registered in more than 13 credit hours and their academic status are not on good standing should drop course(s) to bring the course load within 13 credit hours. Otherwise, their course(s) will be dropped after the last day of adding.

Students who are promoted to freshman level and whose cumulative GPA is less than 2.00 in preparatory year program, their course load should not exceed 13 credit hours. ii) Student Web-Page Students perform their registration by themselves through this page. Moreover, each student can view his degree plan, academic record, registered courses, registration violations (if any), mid-term warning grades and final grades. In addition, his advisor's name is provided. However, the information on the page is continuously updated. iii) Faculty Web-Page The advisees of each faculty can collect their web pins from their advisors, which are provided through this page. The faculty can view the names of his advisees with all their academic records, degree plans and the active registered courses. This allows the advisors to verify that his advisees are following their degree plans closely. In addition, the instructor of each course submits the mid-term warning grades of his students, who have low performance in the mid-term exams, to the registrar. These warnings are communicated to these students. The advisor views his advisees' names along with the courses with mid-term warning grades in order to meet and advise them. After the faculty submits the final grades of his courses to the Registrar's Office, he must check and confirm those grades on line through the web-page. The advisee lists and degree plans are updated every semester from the official transcripts of the students by the Registrar's Office. iv) Chairman Web-Page The Chairman monitors all the records of the students; courses offered for registration, number of students registered in each course, list of advisors and their advisees. He also views the mid-term warnings and the confirmed final grades that are submitted by the instructors. The online information of student registration facilitates in controlling the registration process such as opening and closing courses/sections and changing the sizes of the sections. v) Dean Web-Page All the activities related to the registration process occurring in the departments of the college are monitored by the Dean. vi) Administration Web-Page The registration processes are monitored and controlled by the upper administration. vii) Class Schedule During the early registration of each semester, the class schedule of the course program of the coming semester is displayed along with the rest of the courses. The course schedule is

KFUPM-CE Self-Assessment of the Undergraduate Programs Page 88 prepared by the department and submitted to the Registrar. The timing, location and the name of the instructor of each course are provided as well. viii) Final Exam Schedule The page displays the dates, timings and locations of final exams of all the courses offered. ix) Academic Violations During the early registration and registration, students who registered courses without satisfying the pre- and co-requisites will receive warning to replace the courses otherwise will be dropped. x) Academic Calendar The official dates of the registration and early registration for the academic year are provided in addition to the other deadline dates such as the last day for late registration, last day for adding/dropping courses, mid-term grade reports and final exams.

5.4 Recruiting Process

Standard 5-3: The process of recruiting and retaining highly qualified faculty members must be in place and clearly documented. Also, processes and procedures for faculty evaluation, promotion must be consistent with institution mission statement. These processes must be periodically evaluated to ensure that it is meeting its objectives.

The competent full-time faculty constitutes one of the strengths of the program. Most of the faculty members in the department hold Ph.D. degrees and generally graduated from reputed universities with diverse backgrounds of academic and non-academic experiences.

The regulating policy for faculty recruitment, selection and mentoring described below are observed for all the applications that are reviewed by the concerned committees in the department. Faculty appointments are generally made from candidates of outstanding technical competence and on the basis of demonstrated achievement in teaching, research and industrial experience. The recruitment procedure is normally applied to all faculty positions that include professorial ranks, instructors, lecturers, lecturer-B's, research assistants, and graduate assistants.

5.4.1 Professorial Rank Faculty and Lecturers

The procedure for recruiting new professorial rank faculty and lecturers is described below:

1. Advertisement of available faculty openings for professorial rank faculty members and lecturers is published in the University web-page, departmental web-page and local and professional international journals. The applicants are requested to provide complete resumes and application forms, along with photocopies of

KFUPM-CE Self-Assessment of the Undergraduate Programs Page 89 official transcripts/degrees, list of publications, especially those published in the refereed professional journals, and at least four references with their complete addresses. In addition, they are asked to submit statements about their research, scholarly interests and their teaching experience. Applicants are selected on a merit basis after conducting their personal interviews with the University representative. 2. Application files for professorial rank, instructor and lecturer positions are reviewed by the CE department while the application files for lecturers-B, research assistants, and graduate assistants are evaluated by the CE Graduate Committee. The application files are reviewed on the basis of their qualification and demonstrated achievements in teaching and research. 3. The Chairman in consultation with the Dean of College of Engineering Sciences and based on the need of the department recommends to recruit a new faculty or a replacement for a faculty position. The requests of recruitment are submitted to the Vice Rector for Academic Affairs who will advise the Dean of the Faculty and Personnel Affairs to complete the recruitment process. The recommended application files along with the proposed academic ranks, salary ranges and teaching responsibilities are then forwarded to the Rector for final approval. University representatives arrange personal interviews with the applicants in their locations. The interview reports are sent to the Chairman and the final selection of new recruitments will be sent to the Dean of Faculty and Personnel Affairs for approval. The selection methods are based on the expectations of the applicant and the need of the department.

5.4.2 Lecturers-B and Research/Graduate Assistants

There is a certain amount of attention in the practice of recruiting, selecting and mentoring lecturers-B, research assistants and graduate assistants. Only the excellent applicants who graduated from top universities with high academic records (GPA>3.00/4.00 or equivalent) are evaluated and recommended by the Graduate Committee for recruitment in the department. The Chairman reviews the recommended application files and then forwards them to the Dean of Graduate Studies for final approval. Graduating students with outstanding academic achievements are encouraged by the faculty to join as graduate assistants. Interested students in becoming graduate assistants are interviewed and examined by the Department Council. The recommended applicants are encouraged to submit their employment applications in the last semester of their graduation in order to expedite the employment process.

5.4.3 Faculty Evaluation

The performance of faculty members in teaching, research and other university services are evaluated annually. The faculty evaluations are based on the teaching performances, self-evaluation (performance in research, department and University committees, and community service), and chairman's evaluation. The teaching evaluation is based on the students' input and is conducted every semester for all the courses offered in the department. At the beginning of each semester, the Chairman appoints a committee to carry out the process of the teaching evaluation to be conducted at the end of the semester.

KFUPM-CE Self-Assessment of the Undergraduate Programs Page 90 Toward the end of the second semester, faculty members are requested to fill out their self-evaluation forms. After the Chairman reviews the teaching evaluations and self evaluations, he forwards them along with his input to the Dean of College of Engineering Sciences, which are subsequently sent to the Dean of Faculty and Personnel Affairs. Then the Faculty Affairs Committee which is appointed each year as one of the standing committees of the University and chaired by the Dean of Faculty and Personnel Affairs reviews and finalizes the faculty evaluations. The annual performance evaluation of each faculty member is sent directly to the faculty member himself every academic year.

5.4.4 Faculty Benefits

Maintaining the high standards and continuously improving the quality of teaching, research and other services in the University are enhanced by associating the benefits, incentives and awards granted to the faculty with their development, productivities and achievements. The outcome of the rewarding policy is clearly evidenced by the progress observed in teaching and level of the program graduates, increased rate of publications in reputed journals and research contributions, in addition to the professional satisfaction level among faculty members. The policy has furnished a stable educational environment and ensured the continued teaching competence and professional growth of the faculty. The major benefits, incentives and awards offered to the expatriate faculty which contribute in retaining excellent faculty members, include the following:

1. Free furnished housing on-campus. 2. Competitive salaries based on qualifications and experience. 3. Prepaid round-trip air tickets up to a maximum of four tickets for the travel of the faculty and his dependents to the official point of origin. 4. Two months annual vacation with pay eligible after completion of 10 months on academic duty. 5. A local transportation allowance provided according to the faculty rank, up to SR 7200 per year. 6. A termination-of-service benefit equivalent to one month of annual base salary for completion of each full year of service, for a ceiled sum of SR 100,000. 7. Educational assistance grants with local tuition fees of maximum total amount of SR 25,000 for school-age dependent children. 8. Instituting the policy of yearly grants of excellence awards in teaching, research, and services. 9. Availability of University-funded research in the forms of grants and released time. 10. Encouragement of faculty to author textbooks by providing financial grants. 11. Availability of a sabbatical leave program. A faculty member is eligible for a sabbatical leave after completion of 5 years of full academic service at KFUPM. 12. Participation in contractual research projects funded by external clients. 13. Facility in offering and organizing short courses. 14. Support to attend one local and one international conference each year by providing air tickets, per diem, and registration fees based on a paper presentation or published paper in a refereed journal.

KFUPM-CE Self-Assessment of the Undergraduate Programs Page 91 5.4.5 Faculty Promotion

The faculty promotion policy is designed to encourage academic excellence and to guard against mediocrity and marginal contribution. Hence, achievements of faculty members are evaluated in comparison with international standards in all areas relevant to the University programs. The promotion process aims at determining the promotability of the candidate and provides feedback to the candidate through the college dean on his performance in research, teaching, and public and university services.

The procedure implemented in the department for faculty promotion follows precisely the University regulations. The University policies and regulations regarding faculty promotion are described in detail in the KFUPM booklet: Faculty Promotion; Regulations & Guidelines, September 2000.

5.5 Teaching

Standard 5-4: The process and procedures used to ensure that teaching and delivery of course material to the students emphasize active learning and that course learning outcomes are met. The process must be periodically evaluated to ensure that it is meeting its objectives.

Achieving excellence in teaching and learning is the major focus area of the department. In order to achieve this goal, evaluation and process control of teaching and learning are conducted regularly. Moreover, the department emphasizes improvement in the method of instruction by recommending the instructors to utilize the current modern technologies such as multimedia, audiovisual facilities, computer animations, and models. Aspects of active learning that include student-instructor in class and out of class interaction, homework and project assignments, student presentations, peer discussions, etc. are practiced in all of the courses. In addition, teaching effectiveness is enhanced by encouraging faculty members to attend relevant short courses, workshops, and seminars.

The processes and procedures used to ensure that teaching and delivery of course material are effective and focus on students learning, are conducted through implementing the following practices: i) Chairman's role At the beginning of each academic year, the Chairman appoints a committee to prepare the teaching assignment and course schedule for the following two semesters. At the beginning of each semester, he approves the proposed faculty teaching assignments after making the necessary adjustments. Furthermore, in order to run the teaching process smoothly and ensure that the various teaching functions are conducted with the required standard and quality, he appoints coordinators to be in charge of these functions. The appointed coordinators are: course coordinators for multiple-section courses, coop program coordinator, summer training coordinator, senior design coordinator, seminar coordinator, and homework/exam coordinator. Moreover, he appoints directors for the teaching and research laboratories, graders for homework assignment, and advisors for all the students in the program, in addition to the department standing committees. The teaching load of each faculty member is carefully selected to account for other assigned

KFUPM-CE Self-Assessment of the Undergraduate Programs Page 92 administrative tasks. The clear link between teaching activities and faculty teaching evaluations by students provides an effective means to adjust the teaching assignment, monitor and improve teaching quality. Before approving the final grades, the Chairman reviews and discusses the course files with each instructor to ensure that the course material is fully covered and the final grades of the students are aligned with their performance. The result of grade point average of each course is closely analyzed and compared with established averages of the course and instructor performance for improvement guidance in teaching assignment. ii) Teaching assignment Each semester, faculty teaching assignment and course schedule are prepared by the convener of the option group and forwarded to the Chairman for approval and implementation. Usually instructors are carefully assigned to courses in which they have experience, knowledge and strength. The committee decides which courses to be offered; elective courses are offered based on the student needs in each area, and the number of sections for each course is set in accordance with the number of students in each level and their needs. Number of students per section is limited to 25 in lectures and 15 in laboratory sessions. The courses are assigned in accordance with the input provided by the faculty members regarding their preferences in teaching. iii) Course coordination The Chairman selects a faculty member to act as a course coordinator for each multi- section course. Experienced, competent faculty members with excellent teaching record are usually selected as course coordinators. The duty of the course coordinator/instructor ensures that: • All the topics of the course syllabus are included uniformly in the course teaching coverage material. • Instructional materials are selected based on quality and appropriateness to the course objectives and assigned textbook. • Multiple means for evaluating and measuring student progress are used. • The instructors discuss students' progress and areas for improvement. • Enforcement of the University regulations and policies regarding attendance and absences. • Emphasizing the use of computer applications and introducing design oriented problems. iv) Instructors Instructors are required to prepare a course file for each course they teach and submit it to the Chairman on the completion of the course. The course content is reviewed and updated to reflect new development and advances of the detailed course syllabus approved by the department. Teaching performance evaluations results are used to serve and guide instructors to enhance their teaching proficiency. Instructors are advised to consult the course files and make use of them to improve the quality of teaching. Moreover, use of multimedia and computer applications is valued to improve the quality of instruction delivery.

KFUPM-CE Self-Assessment of the Undergraduate Programs Page 93 v) Course files A course file contains the documentation of course syllabus, names of students and their grades, copies of all quizzes and exams, homework assignments, copies of term projects, copies of the highest, average, and lowest graded final exams, grader evaluation, and instructor's report. The course files are kept in the department as a reference. vi) Coop coordinator All the records of students participating in coop program and their progress are handled and documented by the coop coordinator. The coordinator ensures that all the coop requirements have been satisfied before he assigns the coop grades of the students. He processes the progress reports and company evaluations of the students and arranges for the students' oral presentations and examining committees. vii) Summer training coordinator All the records of students participating in summer training program and their progress are handled and documented by the summer training coordinator. The coordinator ensures that all the summer training requirements have been satisfied before he assigns the grades. He also coordinates the process of evaluating the students' final reports. viii) Seminar coordinator In order to complement and enrich the academic environment and update the faculty members' knowledge, seminars are presented approximately every week. The speakers are either from the CE faculty or invited from industry or from other academic institutions. ix) Senior design coordinator The senior design coordinator assigns the topics of senior design projects every semester. These projects are normally proposed by the CE faculty and occasionally proposed by the industry. The coordinator keeps track of all students' records and also their progress. The coordinator ensures that all the senior design project requirements have been satisfied before reporting the final grades. He also coordinates the students' oral presentations and exam committees. x) Students supervision Every student has an academic advisor. The role of the advisor is to assist his advisees in selecting the courses according to their degree plans, and monitoring their learning performance in courses through the midterm warning grades and final grades. In addition, a Student Affairs Committee is appointed every academic year to closely monitor the performances of CE students on probation and tries to advise, help, and encourage them to improve their academic status. The committee works in close cooperation with the student advisor. Students who are in need of extra help are identified every semester. xi) Teaching record A record-keeping system for faculty teaching performance evaluations, course files, and student feedback is maintained in the department to guide and assist with short- and long- range planning, modification and improving teaching and learning process.

KFUPM-CE Self-Assessment of the Undergraduate Programs Page 94 xii) Curriculum and course syllabus From the instructor's input, students' feedback and course files, the Chairman verifies that the contents and objectives of the actual teaching experience are aligned with the syllabi of the courses. Each instructor distributes to his class a copy of the detailed syllabus that contains the course title, textbook, reference books, sequential coverage of the material lecture by lecture, schedule of examinations, grading scheme, attendance policy and other important information. xiii) Office hours Faculty members are requested to allocate a significant amount of time for teaching and meeting their students and advisees. A minimum of 6 hours weekly are scheduled at times convenient to students, distributed over the days of the week. The schedule of the office hours is posted at the instructor's office and a copy is provided to the department. xiv) Examinations and grade Generally, student performance in courses are evaluated by written examinations, seminars, term projects, homework assignments, laboratory or field work, and final exams depending on the nature of the course. All the examinations, except the finals, are scheduled by the instructors themselves. The final examinations are mandatory for all courses and scheduled by the Deanship of Admission and Registration. The duration of the written final examinations are between one and three hours. xv) Textbooks The adopted textbooks for teaching are frequently evaluated by the course coordinators and instructors. Proposed new textbook as a replacement for an existing one is first evaluated by the Textbook Committee and recommended by the Department Council before obtaining the University approval.

5.6 Graduation Process

Standard 5-5: The process that ensures that graduates have completed the requirements of the program must be based on standards, effective procedures and clearly documented. This process must be periodically evaluated to ensure that it is meeting its objectives.

At the end of each semester, the Registrar sends a list of candidates for graduation along with their degree audits and transcripts. Each of these graduating students, in consultation with his academic advisor, fills out a graduation declaration form. The Chairman reviews the student records and ensures that all program degree requirements for graduation have been completed. The Chairman then signs the graduation forms and sends them to the Registrar. The Registrar makes a final check and approves the graduation.

The requirements of Engineering Sciences students to qualify for graduation are: 1. Completion of all specified and elective courses according to the degree plan of the program (133 credit hours minimum) with a cumulative GPA of 2.00 or better;

KFUPM-CE Self-Assessment of the Undergraduate Programs Page 95 2. Achievement of a GPA of 2.00 or better for all courses offered by and taken in the student's major department; and 3. Spending eight weeks in one summer (after either the third or fourth year) working in industry.

For the Applied Engineering students, the requirements for graduation are: 1. Completion of all specified and elective courses according to the degree plan of the program (133 credit hours minimum) with a cumulative GPA of 2.00 or better; 2. Achievement of a GPA of 2.00 or better for all courses offered by and taken in the student's major department; and 3. Completing successfully, after the third year a 28-week, cooperative program working in industry.

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Section 6 Faculty

KFUPM-CE Self-Assessment of the Undergraduate Programs Page 97 6.1 Introduction

The full time faculty of the Civil Engineering Department is committed to the program development and course coverage, in addition to maintaining continuity and stability. The interests and qualifications of all faculty members are sufficient to teach all courses, plan, modify and update courses and curricula. All faculty members have acquired high levels of competence in their areas of specialty through their academic work experience.

6.2 Full Time Faculty

Standard 6-1: There must be enough full time faculty who are committed to the program to provide adequate coverage of the program areas/courses, continuity and stability. The interests and qualifications of all faculty members must be sufficient to teach all courses, plan, modify and update courses and curricula. All faculty members must have a level of competence that would normally be obtained through graduate work in the discipline. The majority of the faculty must hold a Ph.D. in the discipline.

Table 6.1: Faculty Distribution by Program's Area

Core Courses in the Number of Number of area (average number of faculty faculty Program Areas sections per year) members in with PhD Undergraduate Graduate each area Structures 9 (21) 4 (4) 20 18 Transportation 3 (8) 5 (5) 07 06 Geotechnical 1 (1) 4 (4) 06 06 Water Res. & Env. Eng. 3 (3) 3 (3) 06 06 Engineering Graphics 2 (6) -- 01 -- Total….. 18 (39) 16 (16) 40 36

Examining information given in Table 6.1 and the information provided in the faculty members' resumes (Appendix C), it can be clearly seen that standard 6-1 is fully validated. The high level of competency of the Civil Engineering faculty members is one of the strengths of the program. It should be noted that Table 6.1 does not include the elective courses.

6.3 Faculty Development

Standard 6-2: All faculty members must remain current in the discipline and sufficient time must be provided for scholarly activities and professional development. Also, effective programs for faculty development must be in place.

KFUPM-CE Self-Assessment of the Undergraduate Programs Page 98 The criterion for a faculty member to be deemed current is that; a faculty member needs to be actively involved in teaching and research. Active involvement in teaching requires teaching at least one undergraduate course per academic year and 2 different courses over a period of 5 years, in addition to active participation in academic development programs on effective teaching organized on campus. Active involvement in research requires yearly involvement in one of the following: a refereed journal publication or a refereed conference publication or a funded research project. The outcome of the research production over a period of 5 years is then manifested by 5 refereed publications; of which at least 2 should be refereed journal publications.

The average teaching load in the department is about 7 credit hours, in addition to membership of two standing committees per year. Hence, the full-time faculty members have a sufficient time for scholarly and professional development. Also, each faculty is assigned a Research Assistant for 3 hours weekly to help in this regard and some of the professorial rank faculty members are advising M.S. students. However, due to the existing shortage of graduate students, several faculty have not been involved with M.Sc. advising for a long period of time.

The Civil Engineering Department conducts seminars on occasions which is also complemented by seminars in the related areas in the Research Institute. Some civil engineering faculty members do participate effectively in these events. Besides the activities run by the Department in this regard, the Academic Development Center (ADC) at the University organizes a number of short courses, workshops and forums in the issues related to faculty development such as effective teaching, use of instructional technology in teaching, peer consultation and effective research. Also, the University has venues for funded research projects and use of instructional technology and I.T. tools in teaching and does support participation in international and national conferences and workshops.

Faculty development programs at the department or University levels are evaluated through the evaluation of each activity being carried out in this regard. Evaluation forms for each activity are completed by the participants and the results are analyzed and used as a feedback to improve all the aspects of such activities. These activities always cover the latest developments in the areas of teaching and research at the University level. Also, the department encourages its faculty members to attend international and regional conferences to enhance the level of professional development.

6.4 Faculty Motivation

Standard 6-3: Faculty members should be motivated and have job satisfaction to excel in their profession.

Programs and processes in place for faculty motivation include:

1) Good basic salaries and transportation allowance for 12 months per year. However, the packages are currently not competitive with international scales. 2) Termination allowance of one month salary for each year served up to a maximum of SR 100,000 for expat faculty. This is considered highly inadequate as a

KFUPM-CE Self-Assessment of the Undergraduate Programs Page 99 retirement package for expat faculty. However, the Saudi faculty have a retirement package commensurate with international standards. 3) Well furnished free housing on campus with free utilities and maintenance. However, Saudi faculty have to pay rent for their housing. 4) Free medical care at the University Clinic for non-complex ailments. 5) A SR 25,000 Educational Assistance Grant for children in grade schools for expat faculty. 6) A maximum of four airline tickets to the point of origin for expat faculty. 7) Recreation centre. 8) Reasonable teaching load and class size. 9) Every faculty member is provided with a PC and internet connection in his office. 10) Outstanding research opportunities and environment. However, this is limited by the low number of graduate students. 11) The good services the faculty members receive from the Personnel office, especially in matters related to the Government.

The faculty input on programs for faculty motivation and job satisfaction has been solicited through the faculty survey form (Appendix A). Twenty-three faculty members out of 40 completed the 19-item survey form. This included 6 professors, 7 associate professors, 7 assistant professors, and 3 lecturers.

Analyzing the responses to items 1 through 17 of the survey form indicated significant faculty dissatisfaction with several items addressed in the survey (Table 6.2). These items include salary and compensation package, availability of professional development programs, transparency in the decision making process and the overall working atmosphere within the Department.

The faculty in general expressed satisfaction with their current status relative to teaching assignments, research involvement, interaction with students and job security. The latter is not surprising since most faculty in the Department are Saudi.

The faculty responses to Item 18 regarding programs/factors that could improve motivation and job satisfaction are summarized as follows:

• Greater interaction with industry. • Need for more programs and better opportunity for professional development and practical research. • Need for a better compensation package, including institution of retirement benefits for expat faculty. • A need for recognition. • Procurement of small research items on a fast track basis would greatly help to expedite research. • More administrative support.

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Table 6.2: Faculty Survey Results

Responses A: Very satisfied B: Satisfied C: Dissatisfied S.N. Item No's % No's % No's % The time allocated for research, teaching and 1 community service. 22 9 40.909 10 45.45 3 13.64 Type of teaching you 2 currently do. 23 12 52.174 8 34.78 3 13.04 Type of research you 3 currently do. 21 8 38.095 10 47.62 3 14.29

4 Interaction with students. 23 8 34.783 12 52.17 3 13.04 Cooperation you received 5 from colleagues. 23 4 17.391 11 47.83 8 34.78 Professional development 6 programs available to you. 21 3 14.286 6 28.57 12 57.14 Administrative support 7 from the department. 23 9 39.13 9 39.13 5 21.74 Administrative support 8 from the University. 23 4 17.391 12 52.17 7 30.43 Transparency in the department/decision 9 making process. 21 4 19.048 7 33.33 10 47.62 University policies with 10 respect to research. 21 2 9.5238 12 57.14 7 33.33 Level of team work in 11 research. 21 4 19.048 7 33.33 10 47.62 Clarity about the faculty 12 promotion process. 21 2 9.5238 10 47.62 9 42.86 Prospects for advancement and progress through 13 ranks. 21 3 14.286 8 38.1 10 47.62 Salary and compensation 14 package. 23 0 3 13.04 20 86.96

15 Job security and stability. 23 10 43.478 9 39.13 4 17.39 Amount of time you have 16 for yourself and family. 23 5 21.739 13 56.52 5 21.74 The overall working atmosphere within the 17 department. 23 5 21.739 10 43.48 8 34.78

KFUPM-CE Self-Assessment of the Undergraduate Programs Page 101 • Improvement in salary scale which has been frozen for many years. • Saudi and expat faculty members should be given the freedom to enhance their experience by establishing their own consulting office. • Ease of travel to the Kingdom by families of expat faculty, including issuance of multiple visit visas or allocation of visa at the airport as in other Gulf countries. • Enhance transparency in the Department in all areas, including administrative decisions and research activities.

6.5 CE Department and Faculty in Perspective

6.5.1 Problem in Perspective

In recent years, the Department has witnessed a declining trend in its performance in the three core areas of professional engagement (Teaching, Research, and Services). This lowered performance is in contrast to the past glorious days that could be characterized with the saying ‘what CE department does today, the rest does it tomorrow’.

There are several factors that have collectively and interactively led to an environment that is not conducive to higher productivity and motivation. The following can be cited only as a partial list of the contributing factors.

• Low enrolment of undergraduate and graduate students in CE department • Lack of continuity in courses in the graduate program and upper level undergraduate electives due to low number of students • Lack of collaborative programs with regional and international institutions • Lack of incentives for hard work and motivation • Transfer of good faculty to administrative positions • Return to the Department of faculty from administration who have been away from teaching and research

6.5.2 Recommendations

The following recommendations are suggested to help alleviate some of the problems facing the Department:

A. Teaching

(i) The red tape at the University level associated with teaching of new courses should be relaxed so as to encourage faculty to develop and offer courses in rapidly evolving areas of civil engineering.

(ii) The University should introduce regulations such that experts from RI, Aramco and other reputable industrial organizations should be able to participate in the teaching program with ease and convenience and be suitably compensated. This would help the program keep abreast of evolving technologies.

KFUPM-CE Self-Assessment of the Undergraduate Programs Page 102 (iii) The Department should be allowed to offer upper level electives with minimal enrollment in order to retain the academic breadth of the program.

(iv) A faculty member must not teach repeatedly the same freshman/sophomore level courses more than twice in three consecutive semesters (e.g. CE 100, CE 201, CE 203, etc.) in order to add diversity to his teaching and to enhance his awareness of developments in his field through teaching of upper level and graduate courses.

B. Research

(i) The University should take steps to have sustainable growth in the graduate program of the Department by providing graduate student packages that are internationally competitive and by increasing the number of slots allocated to the Department for graduate students.

(ii) The Department should increase cooperation with the RI to seek avenues of wider participation of faculty in client-funded projects. The University should offer greater incentive for such faculty in view of the positive impact of such an experience (interaction with industry).

(iii) Closer collaboration should be established with international and regional scholars who have demonstrated strong links with KFUPM's academic programs in order to plan research growth into emerging technologies. There should be a continuous flow of regional and international experts to the Department and special funds made available for intense collaboration with select institutions.

C. General

(i) The University should make the salary package commensurate with reputable international institutions for both expat and Saudi faculty in order to attract, motivate and retain top faculty.

(ii) The Chairman should find means and ways to reward faculty who are very active and their contribution to the Department is highly visible. This can be done through summer teaching contracts, summer special assignment contract, bonuses and nominations for contract research.

(iii) A road map in conjunction with faculty suffering from decreased productivity should be defined by the Chairman whereby performance and productivity level can be reversed over a period of time. This paradigm will become part of the permanent record of the faculty.

(iv) The University should consider admitting undergraduate students as paying students in order to boost the enrollment.

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Section 7 Institutional Facilities

KFUPM-CE Self-Assessment of the Undergraduate Programs Page 104 7.1 Introduction

The Administration at KFUPM has always been very vigorous in acquiring and establishing world-class educational infrastructure and facilities. Today, many classrooms have network-connected computer with in-focus projector for assistance in delivering presentations. The computer labs are equipped with printers, overhead projectors, and some with plotters. All the PCs are networked and connected to inter and intra-net allowing direct downloading of material needed during class time. The location of the labs, the available software, and the quality of the PCs and servers can be rated as very adequate for the support of new trends in learning. The technical collection of the main library as well as the Civil Engineering Department library can be considered as very adequate for the CE program.

7.2 Infrastructure

Standard 7-1: The institution must have the infrastructure to support new trends in learning such as e-learning.

Generally, all the classes of CE/ACE program are taught in Buildings 3 and 4. Fourteen classrooms in Building 3 and all of Building 4 classrooms have network-connected computers with in-focus projectors for assistance in delivering presentations. These are referred to as "Smart-Classrooms". Some of these classrooms are used in CE/ACE courses. The computer-projector systems are utilized to teach course material through PowerPoint presentations and to enhance learning by showing animations, video clips and solid models to the students. These learning aids are either developed by the faculty or provided on disk with the textbook. In some cases, learning aids are downloaded directly from internet or intranet.

The computer systems in the above-described classrooms include the following applications: Microsoft Office, Visio, Project, NET Visual Studio, JDK, AutoCAD, PLAXIS, STAAD III, Oracle Developer, Acrobat Reader, Winzip, Media Player, Real and Quick Time Players and Matlab. Some of the courses such as CE 213 (Computer Graphics) and CE 317 (Computer Methods in CE) are completely run in the department's computer laboratories. There are three such labs, each of which is equipped with 20 up-to- date brand name PCs. These labs are also equipped with printers, overhead projectors, and some with plotters. All the PCs are networked and connected to inter and intra-net allowing direct downloading of material needed during class time. These stations allow Network access to general applications software available in ITC: Microsoft Office, Visio, Project, NET Visual Studio, JDK, Oracle Developer, Acrobat Reader, Winzip, Media Player, Real and Quick Time Players, and Matlab. Furthermore, special CE software such as: AutoCAD, PLAXIS, STAAD III are available in the CE server.

Presently, there are no full online-courses available in the department but all of the labs are equipped to support e-learning. Meanwhile, CE/ACE students use these labs to access course information and some of course notes, homework assignments and solutions which are made available to them on the faculty web pages using WebCT or other software. Most of the templates include the following:

KFUPM-CE Self-Assessment of the Undergraduate Programs Page 105 • course syllabus and course calendar, • course material notes, primarily lectures that students can consult anytime, • homework and solutions, • grades and feedback on exams.

All students have regular and WebCT accounts where course information is posted by some of the faculty. Other labs have PCs connected to the intra and internet.

In addition to the CE PC labs, the students can use four other general-purpose PC labs that are directly administered by the KFUPM Information Technology Center (ITC). These labs have an average of 30-networked PCs. These facilities are located in four different buildings: 4, 9, 14 and students' dorms.

In summary, there are about 60-networked PCs in the Civil Engineering Department and more than 120 others in the ITC general-purpose computer labs. Excluding the latter, the PC to student ratio in CE department is about 1 to 2. This falls within the standard of 1 to 5 set by the Ministry of Higher Education. So far, except for registration periods, no queues have ever been seen in any of the computer facilities.

The location of computer labs, quality of the PCs and servers and the available software can be rated as very adequate for supporting new learning trends. The Ministry of Higher Education standard can be considered as fulfilled if the general-purpose labs. Furthermore, the CE department is studying the students' request for availing one CE PC lab for a longer period at night.

The number of smart classrooms should be increased to allow the instructor to efficiently utilize multimedia in teaching; however, the classical chalk-type blackboards should not be removed from these classrooms. Faculty should be encouraged to develop more online courses. The support of the CE department and DAD in this effort are of utmost importance.

7.3 The Library

Standard 7-2: The library must possess an up-to-date technical collection relevant to the program and must be adequately staffed with professional personnel.

7.3.1 The Technical Collection (The KFUPM Main Library)

The main University Library is well-established with contemporary online computer search and other facilities. The KFUPM main library is basically a science and engineering library and nearly 80% of its collection is related to these fields. The collection includes books, periodicals, proceedings, theses, reports, maps, charts, electronic resources, and audiovisual materials. The details of the collection are as follows: Monographs 324,820 vols. Periodicals (Bound) 80,636 vols. Periodicals titles 1,009

KFUPM-CE Self-Assessment of the Undergraduate Programs Page 106 Electronic Journals: Full-Texts 7,800 journals Index/Abstracts 25,000 journals Electronic documents 457 Electronic Databases 26 (provide access to 40 databases) Microfilms 37,585 reels Microfiche 486,923 pieces Films 2,625 Other media 24,176

The Civil Engineering has a share of the volumes totaling 405,456 divided in more than 20,967 exclusive CE titles. This yields an average of more than 19 copies per title. The number of Civil Engineering periodicals (current subscriptions) is 79. It should be mentioned, however, that due to limited funding some of the needed CE periodicals were discontinued.

Further to the collection described above, the KFUPM Library, during the last few years, has focused its attention to supplement printed texts with electronic formats. The pace of the development of electronic resources was accelerated and many of the printed journals, subscribed by the Library, are now available through the Library web site. These are in addition to the Internet access of many databases like

1) Science Direct which provides access to 10) Social Science Research Network 1900 full-text journals in all disciplines provides access to full-texts and abstracts including Civil engineering of papers in accounting, finance, economics and law

2) Academic Search Premier which 11) GeoRef provides access to index/abstracts provides access to 3700 full-text and 4500 of articles from 3500 journals in geology index/abstract journals in all disciplines and geophysics including Civil Engineering 3) IEEE Xplore which provides access to all 12) Engineering Village2 (Compendex) IEEE/IEE 210 journals, proceedings, and provides access to index/abstracts of standards articles from 5000 journals in engineering

4) ACM Digital Library which includes 13) MathSci Net provides access to reviews access to the Association of Computing in mathematics, both about books and Machinery journals and conference journal articles proceedings 5) SPE e-Library which provides access to 14) Zentralblatt Math provide access to thousands of Society of Petroleum abstract/index of 1.8 million records in Engineers technical papers mathematics

6) InfoSci which provides access to journals, 15) Current Index to Statistics Extended books, conference proceedings, and cases Database provides access to in information science, management, and index/abstracts of articles from 1200 technology journals and 8000 books in statistics/mathematics

KFUPM-CE Self-Assessment of the Undergraduate Programs Page 107 7) ABI Inform Global which provides 16) SciFinder Scholar provides access to access to about 1000 full-text journals and index/abstracts of articles from 9000 plus abstract and index of articles from more journals in science and engineering than 3000 journals in business, accounting, management, economics, finance, information science, and general science and technology

8) ABI Inform Trade and Industry 17) ISI Web of Knowledge provides access provides access to 700 full-text journals in to citations of articles from 9000 plus trade and industry journals in science, technology, social science, and humanities

9) Emerald provides access to full-text of 18) Digital Dissertations provides access to 150 journals in business and engineering theses/dissertations of more than 1000 universities from 1861.

The KFUPM Library is currently subscribing to 10 full-text databases which provide access to more than 7800 journals. Additional access to 647 electronic journals against print copy subscriptions is available through the library website for e-journals. The access will be increased to about 800 journals soon. Of direct interest to the civil engineering program are the full-text journals in the Science Direct, Academic Search Premier, and IEEE Explore databases. In addition, the full-text ASTM Standards Source Plus is very useful to the program. The online abstracts of most of published civil engineering papers, conferences and theses are also available through databases such as Compendex, GeoRef, ISI Web of Knowledge, and Digital Dissertation.

7.3.2 Support Rendered by the Library

The support rendered by the KFUPM library can be described as under: 1. Access to Resources on the Internet: 23 out of 26 databases subscribed to by the library can be accessed by users through their desktop PCs. 2. Library Website: The integrated library website through the University Intranet system, and online services, such as the KFUPM Horizon Information Portal (HIP), the web-based catalog, allow users to access electronic journals, databases, and multimedia encyclopedias. 3. Audiovisual Support: In addition to audiovisual materials, including microfilms, videotapes and slides, the Library has an auditorium facility that can be used for lectures and multimedia presentations. 4. Online Searching: Currently, the Library has online access through the Internet to more than 800 international databases covering science and engineering, and social sciences and humanities. 5. Interlibrary Loan: All interlibrary loan functions are fully automated. A personal computer is used to organize the growing demand for interlibrary loans (ILLs), to transmit ILL requests to foreign vendors, to automate day-to-day activities related to the processing and monitoring of ILLs, and to reduce the work related to manual ILL record keeping.

KFUPM-CE Self-Assessment of the Undergraduate Programs Page 108 To facilitate the smooth and continuing supply of ILLs, the KFUPM Library has opened deposit accounts with the following lending institutions worldwide: a. British Library Document Supply Center, UK b. Centrale Bibliotheek Technishche Hogeschool, The Netherlands c. Engineering Societies Library, USA d. Universitats bibliothek und Till, Germany e. Indian National Scientific Documentation Center, India f. GCC University Libraries

In order to reduce the turn around time, the library has decided to get ILL documents in electronic format (pdf files) from the British Library, CBT, and other lending institutions. As a first step, BLDS Ariel Services has already been started.

6. Circulation, Reserve, Reference and Information Services: Circulation services include assistance in check-in, check-out, renewals, searching of materials not available on the shelf, holds and recalls, book reserves, and photocopy services.

Reference and information services consist of several inter-related activities which include reference and readers' advisory services, interlibrary loan, online searching, assistance in searching of the Internet- and Intranet-based databases, reference collection development, and library orientation and instruction. They explain how to use the library, identify location of various library facilities, provide assistance in using library resources including the web-based catalog (HIP), and assist in obtaining information from the collection within and outside the KFUPM library.

The library has a good collection of reference sources, which consist of encyclopedias, dictionaries, manuals guides, directories, yearbooks, almanacs, etc. full-text databases, Internet resources, and CD-ROM and traditional databases of indexes and abstracts.

7. Library Orientation Programs and Publications: To familiarize new students and faculty members with the library services and to promote library use, the Reference & Information Services Department of the library gives orientation programs, bibliographic instructions, and organizes library tours and Library Awareness Days and seminars. Library instructions on searching HIP and Internet/CD-ROM databases are also given to students and research assistants. One to one instruction is also available for all types of users throughout the year.

In addition, the library conducts promotional activities and produces several publications about its resources and services. The publications include: Library Newsletter, Library Handbook, Bibliographic Guides, and the User Guide to HIP.

8. Selection & Acquisition of Materials: The major criterion for the addition of materials to the library collection is the relevance of the material to the educational program of KFUPM. The responsibility for the selection of library materials lies mainly with the faculty. The departmental faculty bears primary responsibility for recommending the acquisition of materials in their subject specializations. Faculty are encouraged to take interest in developing the library collection in their respective disciplines by using selection criteria set for materials to be added to the library holdings. Academic departments recommend library purchases covering the entire subject areas in their disciplines. The selection of materials by faculty reflects a balance between the need and want. Besides, the faculty is perceived to be specialist in their areas of research

KFUPM-CE Self-Assessment of the Undergraduate Programs Page 109 and studies. Graduate students, research assistants, administrative officers, and staff also submit their recommendations for purchase.

Library users submit their book recommendations for purchase by the Library by filling out the online form available at http://www.kfupm.edu.sa/library/ forms/bookrecom.htm with the necessary information and clicking the submit button. As soon as the book order is created in the online catalog, the requestor is informed that the book has been ordered. After receipt of title, the requestor is again informed about the availability of material in the library collection.

The ultimate responsibility for acquisition of books lies with, in accordance with the library acquisition policy and available financial resources, the Dean of Library Affairs and Manager, Acquisitions Department, who operates within a framework of institutional policies established by the Board of Directors and Rector of KFUPM.

9. Physical Facilities, Staff, and Organization: • Equipment: i. HIP workstations---15 ii. Microcomputers ---107 iii. Microfilm Reader Printers ---7 iv. Photocopiers ---4 v. Others: 3 Television, 4 video players, 1 film projector, 1 slide projector. • Seating capacity: 267 persons • Library hours: The library is open for about 15 hours on regular work days and for about 11 hours and 6 hours on Thursdays and Fridays respectively. These hours are further extended during examination weeks. • Library staffs and organizational structure: The Deanship of Library Affairs is organized into the following departments (1) the Acquisitions (2) the Cataloging Operations, (3) the Circulation, (4) Reference & Information Services, (5) Serials, (6) Systems, and (7) Audiovisual & Security. Each department is managed by a senior manager/manager, who reports to the Dean of Library Affairs. The library has 34 professional and paraprofessional staff with recognized library service training, and support staff of 15. The staff extends all help to the faculty and students to meet their academic and research needs. • Arrangement of collections: The Library of Congress Classification scheme is followed for arranging books on the shelves. Access to the library collection is through HIP workstations within the library and though the Intranet and the Internet from remote locations. All library functions are fully automated with Horizon.

While books and periodicals are available on 3rd and 4th floors, current periodicals, newspapers, new books, and reference materials are located on the plateau level. Microfilms, arranged numerically in microfilm cabinets, are located on the ground floor of the library.

The plateau level also has separate collections of textbooks, government publications, and faculty publications. Faculty and students labs for searching electronic databases are also located on the plateau level.

KFUPM-CE Self-Assessment of the Undergraduate Programs Page 110 From the above description of library resources and services, it can be concluded that the KFUPM library has all the necessary facilities and human resources to provide quality support to students and faculty of the CE program.

7.4 Classrooms and Faculty Offices

Standard 7-3: Classrooms must be adequately equipped and offices must be adequate to enable faculty to carry out their responsibilities.

7.4.1 Classrooms

Civil Engineering lecture courses are taught in buildings 3 and 4. Some classrooms are furnished with computer-in-focus projector system. Regular classrooms are provided with 4-m blackboards, an overhead projector and a screen. The rooms have sufficient lighting and space is adequate for most of the sections. However, some large sections suffer from crowded rooms, making it very difficult to perform in-class tests and quizzes. It is recommended that section size be kept to the acceptable level of 20 or less when 35-seat classrooms are assigned in order to respect the Ministry of Higher Education standard which is 2 to 2.4 m2 per student.

7.4.2 Faculty Offices

All the faculty offices are housed in building 16. Most of the professorial rank faculty offices have adequate space, lighting and air conditioning. The average surface area of most of the offices is around 15 m2. Many offices have access to natural lighting. Two lecturer-rank faculty often share a single small office.

As far as the office equipment is concerned, it can be assessed as adequate. All offices are furnished with desks, chairs and sufficient bookshelves. Each faculty member is provided with a PC system connected to the network. Some faculty members are provided with printers. A general services room with access to faculty is equipped with:

• 2 IBM Workstations • 2 Laser Printers • 1 CD writer • 1 server

The furniture and equipment of the faculty offices can be considered as adequate. However, provision of printers, CD writers and scanners to the faculty will help in making their work more efficient.

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Section 8 Institutional Support

KFUPM-CE Self-Assessment of the Undergraduate Programs Page 112 8.1 Introduction

The Ministry of Higher Education has always been supportive and generous in securing sufficient financial resources for the educational programs in the Saudi universities. KFUPM has been very successful in securing sufficient support and financial resources to attract excellent faculty and provide the means to maintain competence as teachers and scholars. The financial resources allocated to acquire and maintain library holdings, laboratories, and computing facilities are considered sufficient.

8.2 Support and Financial Resources

Standard 8-1: There must be sufficient support and financial resources to attract and retain high quality faculty and provide the means for them to maintain competence as teachers and scholars.

The outstanding support and financial resources that are made available to the University for attracting and maintaining high quality faculty and providing means of scholarly development are manifested by the following:

• Construction of state-of-the-art buildings and laboratories. • Hiring specialized technical staff. • Supporting the faculty members for attending international technical seminars and conferences. • Encouraging faculty members to publish scientific papers by financing academic research projects. • Granting sabbatical leaves to qualified faculty members. • Encouraging faculty members to join scientific societies and be members of editorial bodies of these societies. • Assign research assistants to faculty members to help in conducting scientific research. • Faculty members can participate in applied research projects through KFUPM Research Institute. • Offering competitive packages to its faculty members that include good salaries, free comfortable housing and children's school tuition. • Secretarial support is considered suitable taking into consideration that the Department assigns some administrative work to lecturers within the Department. • The technical staff at the Civil Engineering Department is sufficient.

KFUPM-CE Self-Assessment of the Undergraduate Programs Page 113 8.3 Graduate Students and Research Assistants

Standard 8-2: There must be an adequate number of high quality graduate students, research assistants, and Ph.D. students.

The Table below shows the number of graduate students, research assistants, graduate assistants and PhD students during the last four years. The graduate student to faculty ratio is very much on the low side, as shown in Table 8.1.

Table 8.1: Graduate Students, RAs, GAs and PhD Students and Faculty Ratio

Graduate Research Graduate Ph.D. Grad Students/ Year Total Students Assistants Assistants Students Faculty Ratio 2000-2001 03 13 1 05 22 0.50 (44) 2001-2002 03 20 1 02 28 0.68 (41) 2002-2003 08 19 - 02 29 0.72 (40) 2003-2004 7 19 - 03 29 0.72 (40)

The number of graduate students needs to be increased markedly in order to reach a graduate student to faculty ratio of 4/1 that would help to create a vibrant and productive graduate program and improve considerably the research productivity of the Department.

8.4 Financial Resources

Standard 8-3: Financial resources must be provided to acquire and maintain library holdings, laboratories, and computing facilities.

Sufficient resources are available for the KFUPM Central Library with clear instructions from the University administration to acquire electronic copies of scientific journals.

Table 8.2 shows the annual expenditure of the CE laboratories in support of the teaching and research activities during the last five years (2000 to 2004) and part of this year.

Table 8.2: Annual Expenditures for the Civil Engineering Laboratories

Period Cost (SR) Year 2000 (1420-1421 H) 2,666,005.54 Year 2001 (1421-1422 H) 3,180,956.98 Year 2002 (1422-1423 H) 1,986,888.84 Year 2003 (1423-1424 H) 2,882,177.09 Year 2004 (1424-1425 H) 1,863,201.55 Total: 12,579,230.00

KFUPM-CE Self-Assessment of the Undergraduate Programs Page 114 The approximate annual expenditures on acquiring and maintaining the CE computing facilities during the last 3 years are shown in Table 8.3. The CE department has managed to secure financial resources for these activities.

Table 8.3: Annual Expenditures for the CE Computing Facilities Cost (Rough Estimate) Period Number SR Year 2000 (1420-1421 H) 20 PCs + 1 Printer 150,000 Year 2001 (1421-1422 H) 20 PCs + 1 Printer 120,000 Year 2002 (1422-1423 H) 25 PCs + 2 Printers 130,000 Total: 400,000

KFUPM-CE Self-Assessment of the Undergraduate Programs Page 115 Conclusions

The Department of Civil Engineering at KFUPM has set salient strategic goals in order to achieve the Vision and Mission target objectives, including seeking continuous improvement of the teaching and research environment through a rigorous self-assessment that would help to provide an education that is reflective of the essential knowledge, professional competence, and the skills required for a successful career. The Report presented herein represents the first attempt by the Department at assessing the quality of its program, to highlight the strengths and weaknesses, and to put in place a series of recommendations needed to reinvigorate the program.

This Report presents the findings of the self-assessment process according to the eight point criteria established by the Deanship of Academic Development. In order to quantify the assessment process, three surveys were conducted to monitor the views of graduating seniors, faculty members, and the alumni. Additional insight into the health of the Department has also been provided.

On the assessment of the first criterion regarding the programs' mission, objectives and outcomes, the results from the graduating students and alumni surveys provided useful feedback. Although the surveys have rated many features of our program as excellent, both alumni and graduating students gave relatively lower ratings for CE program outcomes regarding written communication skills, teamwork development, analytical and problem solving skills, and the design content in the program.

The second criterion addresses curriculum design and organization. With regard to both the CE and ACE programs, the analysis of linking courses to program outcomes showed that the two curricula are consistent and support the programs’ documented objectives and meet the new ABET outcome based criteria. Regarding the Information Technology (IT) component, the University administration has been very supportive by enhancing and upgrading the computational facilities at KFUPM and providing INTERNET and other state-of-the-art IT facilities through ITC. In this context, the CE and ACE programs emphasize the use of digital computers for problem solving. Computers are utilized throughout the curriculum using numerous general and specialized software packages. Several courses invoke term projects that utilize searching for information on the Internet, manipulating and processing such information, computer-aided solutions, and multimedia presentations. On the communication front, the CE and ACE programs assure the development of competence in oral and written communication in English language through the following three activities: (i) the English courses offered in the Preparatory Year Program, (ii) The English courses offered in the University English Program, which are required by the CE curriculum, and (iii) Engineering courses requiring technical writing and presentations.

The third criterion addresses the adequacy of laboratories and computing facilities as basic elements of the program infrastructure. In general, the CE Department encompasses several teaching and research laboratories, in addition to three computer labs. Most of the existing labs are self-sufficient for conducting the lab sessions of various courses as well as supporting faculty research. With regard to lab manuals, hard copies of updated versions of such manuals for all teaching labs are available and accessible to all faculty and students. These lab manuals have instructions pertaining to all experiments

KFUPM-CE Self-Assessment of the Undergraduate Programs Page 116 conducted in the lab. In addition to the hard copies, soft copies in PDF Format of some lab manuals are now available and accessible through the department web page. The computer facilities in the Department are very good. All computer labs are well maintained and periodically updated with state-of-the-art computers and modern software according to the arising need in various CE courses.

Students' support and guidance is the essence of the fourth criterion. In this regard, the Department integrates its effort with the outstanding effort of the Deanship of Admission & Registration in achieving international standards and techniques in students' support and guidance. The University publishes the Undergraduate Bulletin every two years describing all University, College, and Program requirements. The mission, objectives, course requirements and course options for the science and applied science degrees offered by the CE department are provided in the Bulletin. The Department has also prepared flowcharts for the required courses and prerequisites for each program. Students can perform early-registration, registration, drop and add courses online. It is noted that all core courses are offered every semester, thus enabling students to complete their programs in time. Many efficient measures have been implemented to help ensure effective interaction between students and faculty in the courses offered. Classes are made of small groups averaging 15 students or less. Students are required to attend classes and more than 20% unexcused absences result in a DN (denial) grade. Students are encouraged to contact faculty in office hours and by appointments if required. For courses with several sections or a course with a lecture plus laboratory sessions, the interaction between different faculty members is effectively ensured by coordination. In addition, the Student Affairs at the University offers students a multitude of academic and nonacademic services from the date of joining until graduation. These include student services, housing, student activities, cooperative program, and summer training program. Student affairs also offer student services through the Counseling and Advising Center, where individual student or group of special-need students can have professional academic, social counseling, or personal skills improvement programs.

The fifth criterion relates to Process Control. This is an important element of the processes of executing the major functions of the program, which include student admission, student registration, faculty recruitment, teaching, and graduation. These processes are controlled, periodically reviewed, evaluated and continuously monitored and improved. The process of admitting students to the program is carried out on a quantitative and qualitative basis and clearly documented by the Deanship of Admission and Registration. The process is evaluated regularly every semester to ensure that it is meeting its objectives. Regarding students registration to the CE programs, early registration is required for all enrolled students who intend to continue their studies at the University during the following terms. Students early registered for a particular semester are also required to register formally on the scheduled registration days for that semester. The early registration and confirmation of the registration are performed by the student himself on line using the Deanship of Admission and Registration (DAR) website. All the information needed to guide and help the students to conduct the registration process are provided in detail in this web-page. Most of the faculty members in the Department hold Ph.D. degrees and have generally graduated from reputable universities. Faculty appointments are generally made from candidates of outstanding technical competence and on the basis of demonstrated achievement in teaching, research and industrial experience. The recruitment procedure is normally applied to all faculty positions that include professorial ranks, instructors, lecturers, lecturer-B's, research assistants, and

KFUPM-CE Self-Assessment of the Undergraduate Programs Page 117 graduate assistants. Achieving excellence in teaching and learning is the major focus area of the department. In order to achieve this goal, evaluation and process control of teaching and learning are conducted regularly. Moreover, the Department emphasizes improvement in the method of instruction by recommending the instructors to utilize the current modern technologies such as multimedia, audio-visual facility, computer animations, and models. In addition, the faculty are encouraged to attend relevant short courses, workshops, and seminars that enhance teaching effectiveness.

On the sixth criterion that relates to faculty, it is noted that the interests and qualifications of all faculty members are of sufficient diversity so that all the courses can be taught by experts in the field. The competencies of the faculty members in diverse areas of civil engineering constitute one of the strengths of the CE program. The teaching load is adequate, but the student/faculty ratio is extremely low. Faculty professional development is achieved through participation in special summer programs such as British Council Fellowships (for Saudi faculty only) and participation in regional and international conferences. In addition, the Deanship of Academic Development (DAD) at KFUPM organizes a number of short courses and forums in issues related to effective teaching. Faculty development programs at the Department and University level were evaluated, wherein evaluation forms for each activity were completed by the participants and the results were analyzed and used as a feedback to improve all the aspects pertinent to faculty professional development and job satisfaction. Issues that were identified as needing attention include the salary and compensation package, availability of professional development programs, transparency in the decision making process, administrative bureaucracy, and interaction with industry.

The institutional facilities and institutional support are the subjects of the seventh and eighth criteria, respectively. It is worth mentioning that KFUPM maintains an infrastructure with state-of-the-art academic facilities that is comparable to that of the leading universities in the industrialized world. Majority of the classrooms have network- connected computer with in-focus projector for assistance in delivering presentations. The computer labs are equipped with printers, overhead projectors, and some with plotters. All the PCs are networked and connected to inter- and intra-net allowing direct downloading of material needed during class time. The location of the labs, the available software, and the quality of the PCs and servers can be rated as quite adequate for the support of new trends in learning. The technical collection of the main library can be considered as highly adequate for the CE programs. Although there are still no complete on-line-courses available in the Department, all the labs are equipped to support e-learning. Meanwhile CE/ACE students use these labs to access course information and course notes, homework and solutions that are made available on WebCT.

A feature of this Report is the identification of areas that need attention in the Department.

The Department’s problems have been compounded by the big drop in undergraduate enrollment triggered in the late eighties due to saturation of civil engineering jobs in the Government sector, and there is no evidence of improvement in the near future. Along with this sharp reduction in student interest in undergraduate civil engineering education, the graduate program has also been operating with a minimal number of students as the University has a low cap on the maximum number of graduate students in the Department. Populated by a large number of faculty from the days of a

KFUPM-CE Self-Assessment of the Undergraduate Programs Page 118 growing Department, the Civil Engineering Department now has surreal figures for student to faculty ratio. As detailed earlier in Section 6.5, this has contributed to the decreased productivity in the Department.

It is advisable that the recommendations contained in Section 6.5.2 should be studied closely by the Administration and the University should take a proactive stance in projecting forward the aspirations of the Department. This can be attained by relaxing the cap on the maximum number of graduate students in the Department which would boost the research productivity since new areas of research interest would be opened up by faculty working in tandem with their graduate students. The Department should also consider recruiting experienced and young faculty with outstanding credentials on an internationally competitive scale – the package currently being offered simply does not attract top tier faculty. Also, bright and talented young Saudis should be encouraged to join the graduate program in preparation for an academic career to replace an aging faculty.

Another aspect that should be explored by the University is exposure of the faculty to consulting and industrial experience. Due to the lack of such a program, the faculty tend to become merely textbook professors that can lead to loss of interest. Active interaction in teaching and research with experts from RI, Aramco and other sectors of industry would help invigorate the faculty, allowing them to incorporate advances in technology into their research and teaching. This program should be carefully designed and monitored continuously so as to ensure introduction of new ideas into the civil engineering academic environment.

In conclusion, the University should constantly be in touch with the pulse of the Department, and put in place innovative ideas to ensure a healthy academic environment and growth in productivity. The Civil Engineering Department is a very valuable resource of the University and a trend setting Department since the inception of the University. The faculty and the Administration should work together as a team in order to provide a dynamic research and learning environment for the youth of this region.

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King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals Department of Civil Engineering

SELF-ASSESSMENT REPORT

Volume 2 APPENDICES

Prepared by Self-Assessment Committee Shukri H. Al-Senan, Associate Professor Naser A. Al-Shayea, Associate Professor Muhammad S. Vohra, Assistant Professor Mohammed H. Baluch, Professor, Chairman

Submitted to The Program Assessment Center Deanship of Academic Development King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals Dhahran

May 2005

Table of Contents

APPENDICES

APPENDIX A: SURVEY QUESTIONNAIRES Appendix A-1 – Graduating Students' Survey Appendix A-2 – Faculty Survey Appendix A-3 – Alumni Survey Appendix A-4 – Employer Survey

APPENDIX B: LABORATORY DATA

APPENDIX C: RESUMES

APPENDIX D: COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

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Appendix A

Survey Questionnaires

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Appendix A-1

Graduating Students' Survey

KFUPM-CE Self-Assessment of the Undergraduate Programs

Date:______

To:

______(Name of Graduating Student)

______(Address)

Dear Graduating Student:

We in the Department of Civil Engineering at King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals (KFUPM) are presently in the process of conducting a self-assessment of our program in order to help us improve it in terms of student skills preparation and to also foster stronger student/departmental interaction.

The enclosed questionnaire entitled “Survey of Graduating Student” is one tool that is being employed to provide us with feedback regarding your assessment of the CE Program and suggestions for improvement. We would be truly obliged if you could kindly complete this questionnaire and return it to:

Chairman, Department of Civil Engineering King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals KFUPM Box 5058 Dhahran 31261 S. Arabia within four weeks of receipt of this questionnaire.

Thank you for your support. With best wishes.

Yours sincerely,

Dr. Hamad I. Al-Abdul Wahhab Chairman, Dept. of Civil Engineering

Survey of Graduating Students

KFUPM is in the process of conducting a self assessment for the first time for undergraduate programs. The CE department is seeking your feedback regarding the quality of knowledge you gained throughout your study at KFUPM. We appreciate your completion of the following questionnaire which will help us enhance the quality of education at KFUPM.

A : Excellent B : Very Good C : Good D : Fair E : Poor

1. How effective is the program in developing analytical and problem solving skills? A B C D E

2. How effective is the program in developing self confidence? A B C D E

3. How effective is the program in developing creative thinking skills? A B C D E

4. How effective is the program in developing computer skills? A B C D E

5. How effective is the program in developing written communication skills? A B C D E

6. How effective is the program in enhancing skills related to team work? A B C D E

7. How effective is the program organization in supporting learning? A B C D E

8. How effective is the program in developing design abilities? A B C D E

9. How effective is the co-op or summer training experience in enhancing: a. Ability to work in teams? (A) (B) (C) (D) (E) b. Communication skills? (A) (B) (C) (D) (E) c. Independent thinking? (A) (B) (C) (D) (E) d. Appreciation of ethical values? (A) (B) (C) (D) (E) e. Professional development? (A) (B) (C) (D) (E) f. Time management skills? (A) (B) (C) (D) (E) g. Judgment? (A) (B) (C) (D) (E) h. Discipline? (A) (B) (C) (D) (E) i. The link between theory and practice? A) (B) (C) (D) (E) j. Safety awareness? A) (B) (C) (D) (E)

10. Identify the two courses in the CE program that provided the maximum learning experience. ------

11. Identify the two courses in the CE program that provided the minimum learning experience. ------

12. What are the best aspects of the CE program?

* Co-op Program Yes No * Senior Design Project Yes No * Summer Training Yes No * CE Student Club Yes No * Faculty : Student Interaction Yes No * Student : Student Interaction Yes No * Laboratory Experience Yes No * Involvement in ACI, ASCE Society Meetings Yes No * Field Trips Yes No

13. Suggestion for program improvements:

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Appendix A-2

Faculty Survey

KFUPM-CE Self-Assessment of the Undergraduate Programs

Date:______

To:

______(Name of Faculty Member)

______(Address)

Dear Faculty Member:

The enclosed questionnaire entitled “Faculty Survey” is one tool that is being employed to provide us with feedback regarding job satisfaction and opportunities for professional advancement as perceived by the faculty. We would be truly obliged if you could kindly complete this questionnaire and return it to:

Chairman, Department of Civil Engineering King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals KFUPM Box 5058 Dhahran 31261 S. Arabia within four weeks of receipt of this questionnaire.

Thank you for your support. With best wishes.

Yours sincerely,

Dr. Hamad I. Al-Abdul Wahhab Chairman, Dept. of Civil Engineering

Faculty Survey

The purpose of this survey is to assess your satisfaction level as a faculty member of the CE Department, and the effectiveness of programs in place to help you progress and excel in your profession. We seek your assistance in completing this survey and the information provided will be kept in confidence. Please provide your input to the following:

A: Very satisfied B: Satisfied C: Dissatisfied

1. The time allocated for research, teaching and community service. A B C

2. Type of teaching you currently do. A B C

3. Type of research you currently do. A B C

4. Interaction with students. A B C

5. Cooperation you receive from colleagues. A B C

6. Professional development programs available to you. A B C

7. Administrative support from the department. A B C

8. Administrative support from the university. A B C

9. Transparency in the department/decision making process. A B C

10. University policies with respect to research. A B C

11. Level of team work in research. A B C

12. Clarity about the faculty promotion process. A B C

13. Prospects for advancement and progress through ranks. A B C

14. Salary and compensation package. A B C

15. Job security and stability. A B C

16. Amount of time you have for yourself and family. A B C

17. The overall working atmosphere within the department. A B C

18. Suggest programs/factors that could improve your motivation and job satisfaction. ------Information about faculty member. 1. Academic rank: A: Professor B: Associate Prof. C: Assistant Prof. D: Instructor E: Lecturer 2. Years of service: A: >20 B: 16-20 C: 11-15 D: 6-10 E: 1-5

Appendix A-3

Alumni Survey

KFUPM-CE Self-Assessment of the Undergraduate Programs

Date:______

To:

______(Name of Alumnus)

______(Name of Organization)

______(Address)

Dear Alumnus:

We in the Department of Civil Engineering at King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals (KFUPM) are presently in the process of conducting a self-assessment of our program in order to help us improve it in terms of academic skills and to also better identify the needs of industry.

The enclosed questionnaire entitled “Alumni Survey” is one tool that is being employed to provide us with feedback regarding the quality of our graduates and their areas of strength/weakness. We would be truly obliged if you could kindly complete this questionnaire and return it to:

Chairman, Department of Civil Engineering King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals KFUPM Box 5058 Dhahran 31261 S. Arabia within four weeks of receipt of this questionnaire.

Thank you for your support. With best wishes.

Yours sincerely,

Dr. Hamad I. Al-Abdul Wahhab Chairman, Dept. of Civil Engineering

Alumni Survey

KFUPM is in the process of conducting a self-assessment for the first time for its undergraduate programs. The Civil Engineering (CE) Department is seeking your feedback regarding the quality of knowledge you gained during your study at KFUPM. We appreciate your completion of the following questionnaire which will help us in enhancing the quality of education at KFUPM.

Name (optional): ______

Name of Organization (optional): ______

Position in Organization (optional): ______

Year of Graduation: ______

A: Excellent B: Sufficient C: Poor

The program of study at the CE Department of KFUPM is designed to address several aspects. How would you rate the coverage of the following in the CE program?

1. Math and science skills (A) (B) (C)

2. Civil engineering skills (A) (B) (C)

3. Collecting and analyzing data (A) (B) (C)

4. Ability to link theory to practice (A) (B) (C)

5. Design ability (A) (B) (C)

6. Computer knowledge (A) (B) (C)

7. Oral communication (A) (B) (C)

8. Report writing (A) (B) (C)

9. Presentation skills (A) (B) (C)

10. Ability to work in teams (A) (B) (C)

11. Leadership (A) (B) (C)

12. Initiation of new ideas (A) (B) (C)

13. Appreciation of ethical values (A) (B) (C)

14. Time management skills (A) (B) (C)

Do you think it is better for the CE students at KFUPM to be specialized in a specific area of civil engineering?

Yes No

Which of the following specialty areas best describe the nature of work you are currently involved in? (You may tick more than one).

Structures

Water Resources

Environmental Engineering

Geotechnical Engineering

Materials

Transportation

General Civil Engineering Work

Other, specify ______.

General Comments

Please make any additional comments or suggestions you think would help strengthen our programs for better preparation of graduating students for professional work.

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Appendix A-4

Employer Survey

KFUPM-CE Self-Assessment of the Undergraduate Programs

Date:______

To:

______(Name of Department Head)

______(Name of Organization)

______(Address)

Dear Sir:

We in the Department of Civil Engineering at King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals (KFUPM) are presently in the process of conducting a self-assessment of our program in order to help us improve it in terms of academic skills and to also better identify the needs of industry with reference to its civil engineering employees.

The enclosed questionnaire entitled “Employer Survey” is one tool that is being employed to provide us with feedback regarding the quality of our graduates and their areas of strength/weakness. We would be truly obliged if you could kindly complete this questionnaire and return it to:

Chairman, Department of Civil Engineering King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals KFUPM Box 5058 Dhahran 31261 S. Arabia within four weeks of receipt of this questionnaire.

Thank you for your support. With best wishes.

Yours sincerely,

Dr. Hamad I. Al-Abdul Wahhab Chairman, Dept. of Civil Engineering

Employer Survey

KFUPM is in the process of conducting a self-assessment for the first time for undergraduate programs. The Civil Engineering (CE) Department is seeking your feedback regarding the quality of knowledge of the KFUPM civil engineering graduates employed at your organization. We appreciate your completion of the following questionnaire which will help us enhance the quality of education at KFUPM.

Name of Organization: ______

Name of Department: ______

Job Title of Respondent: ______

A: Excellent B: Very Good C: Good D: Fair E: Poor

I. Knowledge

1. Math and Science skills (A) (B) (C) (D) (E) 2. Civil Engineering skills (A) (B) (C) (D) (E) 3. Problem formulation and solving skills (A) (B) (C) (D) (E) 4. Collecting and analyzing data (A) (B) (C) (D) (E) 5. Ability to link theory to practice (A) (B) (C) (D) (E) 6. Design ability (A) (B) (C) (D) (E) 7. Computer skills (A) (B) (C) (D) (E)

II. Communication Skills

1. Oral communication (A) (B) (C) (D) (E) 2. Report writing (A) (B) (C) (D) (E) 3. Presentation skills (A) (B) (C) (D) (E)

III. Interpersonal Skills

1. Ability to work in teams (A) (B) (C) (D) (E) 2. Leadership (A) (B) (C) (D) (E) 3. Creative thinking (A) (B) (C) (D) (E) 4. Appreciation of ethical values (A) (B) (C) (D) (E) 5. Degree of motivation (A) (B) (C) (D) (E)

IV. Work Skills

1. Time management skills (A) (B) (C) (D) (E) 2. Decision Making/Problem Solving (A) (B) (C) (D) (E) 3. Discipline (A) (B) (C) (D) (E) 4. Industriousness (A) (B) (C) (D) (E) 5. Safety awareness (A) (B) (C) (D) (E)

V. General Information 1. What is the organization’s major business activity?

Oil Industry Petro-chemical Industry Building Industry

Road/Bridge Construction Environmental Services

Water Treatment and Supply Traffic Management Surveying

Design/Consulting Earthwork

2. How many civil engineers are employed by your organization, approximately?

3. Which of the following areas of expertise does your organization need to see most of in your civil engineers?

Structures Materials Pavements

Transportation Engg. Surveying Environmental Engg.

Water Resources Geotechnical Engg. Others: Please specify:……………

4. Would you prefer the civil engineering graduate to be specialized in a specific area of civil engineering?

Yes No

If yes, which of the option areas as stated in Question V.3.

5. How do you rate KFUPM CE/ACE graduates compared to graduates of other universities?

Better Same Worse

VI. General Comments

Please make any additional comments or suggestions, which you think would help strengthen our programs for the preparation of graduates who will enter the Civil Engineering profession. ______

Appendix B

Laboratory Data

KFUPM-CE Self-Assessment of the Undergraduate Programs

LABORATORIES AND COMPUTING FACILITIES

TEACHING LABORATORIES

1. CONCRETE

2. ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING

3. HIGHWAY MATERIALS

4. HYDRAULICS

5. GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERING

6. STRUCTURAL MECHANICS

7. SURVEYING AND PHOTOGRAMMETRY

8. NON-DESTRUCTIVE TESTING

9. COMPUTER LABORATORY

CONCRETE LABORATORY

Location Bldg. 1-105

Courses Taught CE 303, CE 315, CE 401, CE 415, CE 501, CE 502, CE 504

Objectives This lab is mainly used for concrete casting and testing for various undergraduate and postgraduate courses. The casting of concrete samples is done on an assembly line basis. The testing includes compression, flexure and permeability. Some tests are also carried out on paste, mortar, and aggregates

Major Equipment • 3000 kN compression and flexure machine • Permeability machine • Special compression and flexure machine for small testing cubes and beams. • Humidity chamber, concrete mixers and shakers • Molds of different shapes and sizes

Adequacy for Instruction There is adequate space for instruction before lab.

ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING LABORATORY

Location Bldg. 26-303,304

Courses Taught CE 370, CE 541, CE 542, CE 544

Objectives This lab is mainly used for Measurement of water quality parameters, Conduction of feasibility studies (bench & pilot plant),Teaching graduate & undergraduate classes, Demonstration studies in short courses

Major Equipment • Kjeldahl nitrogen digestion and distillation system • Autoclave • Incubator • Ozonator

• Muffle furnace • TOC analyzer

• Jar test apparatus • Aeration apparatus

• Ion exchange system • Microscopes • GC (Gas Chromatograph) • Atomic Absorption • Ion chromatograph • Mercury Analyzer

There is adequate space for instruction in this lab.

HIGHWAY MATERIALS LABORATORY

Location Bldg. 26-240,241,242

Course Taught CE 303 (few experiments), CE 343, CE 575, CE 576, CE 578, CE 579, CE 580

Objectives Regular classes (undergraduate and graduates) , and Graduate research.

Major Equipment • Fatique testing • Marshall test • Hveem test • Physical properties of asphalt • Emulsion plant • Slurry seal test and design • Asphalt quality and inspection tests • Permanent deformation • Resilient modulus • Triaxial test and design • Beam bending • Wheel tracking • Shell creep test and aggregate testing

Adequate space for instruction is available in this lab.

HYDRAULICS LABORATORY

Location Bldg. 1-107, 26-243

Course Taught CE 331, CE 370

Objectives The main objective of this lab is to perform undergraduate experiments based on theory covered in lectures, and help set up special units for Senior Project and M.S. thesis research work.

Major Equipment • Teaching flume

• Adjustable bed flume • Oil flow apparatus • Centrifugal pump test unit • Rain gauges and water level recorders

• Basic hydrology system • One open channel flume • Pipe flow apparatus • Drainage & seepage tank • Lysimeter • Infiltration apparatus

Adequate space for Instruction is available in the lab

GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERING LABORATORY

Location Bldg. 1-103

Course Taught CE 353

Objectives Testing laboratory for soil properties and behavior

Major Equipment • Compression and consolidation • Compaction • Direct shear • Permeameters • Nuclear (density/moisture) device • Field density set up • CBR (laboratory and field) • Triaxial test • Grain Size Analysis • Oedometer

There is adequate space for Instruction in this lab.

STRUCTURAL MECHANICS LABORATORY

Location Bldg. 1-100

Course Taught CE 303 (few experiments), CE 408

Objectives To make undergraduates aware of the various characteristics of materials, and the types of tests available to determine them.

Major Equipment • Universal testing machines up to max. 2000 kN • Hardness testing machines • Torsion testing machines • Environmental testing chamber

• Dynamic loading facility (INSTRON) • Lloyd Universal Testing Machine (300 kN)

There is adequate space for Instruction in the lab.

SURVEYING AND PHOTOGRAMMETRY LABORATORY

Location Bldg. 1-102

Course Taught CE 260, CE 462

Objectives

Training of students for:

• Surveying techniques

• Aerial and terrestrial mapping

• Photogrammetric instruments

• Image interpretation equipment and projects

Major Equipment • Total Station Surveying Equipment • Digital Theodolite • Digital Level • Digital Planimeter • Planitop F2 • B8 S autograph • A-40 terrestrial autograph • Point transfer PUG 4 • Stereo camera • Mirror stereoscopes • Photo and image interpretation equipment

Adequate space for Instruction is available in the lab

NON-DESTRUCTIVE TESTING LABORATORY

Location Bldg. 26-245

Course Taught CE 502

Objectives This lab is mainly used for experiments related to non destructive testing of concrete specimens.

Major Equipment • Chloride Test (CL-2000) • Galva Pulse (GP-5000) • Pulse Velocity • Pore Scope • V meter • Capo Test • Winsor Pin System • Capo Test (Preperation Kit) • Profile Grinder • Docter Impact Echo Test • Cover Meter • R Meter • Core Case • Capo Test • Core Map • Core Drilling Machine

Adequacy for Instruction This lab is in a small room that can hardly accommodate 2 to 3 students.

COMPUTER LABORATORY

Location Bldg3, 200 & 226

Course Taught CE 101, CE 213 and CE 317

Objectives This lab is mainly used for computer aided design and drafting

Major Equipment • 45 P-IV PCs • Laser jet printers • Large size plotters • Projectors • Drawing tables •

Adequacy for Instruction These labs are adequate for graphic related works.

Appendix C

Resumes

KFUPM-CE Self-Assessment of the Undergraduate Programs

Curriculum Vitae

1. Name: Sahel N. Abduljauwad

2. Academic Rank: Professor

3. Degrees:

B.S. in Civil Engineering, King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals, 1978.

M.S. in Civil Engineering, University of Colorado, Boulder, 1981.

Ph.D. in Civil Engineering, University of Colorado, Boulder, 1985.

4. Employment History:

Graduate Assistant in Civil Engineering Department, 1978-1985.

Assistant Professor in Civil Engineering Department, 1985-1990.

Associate Professor in Civil Engineering Department, 1990-1995.

Professor in Civil Engineering Department, January 1996-present.

Chairman of Civil Engineering Department, January 1996-2000.

Director of Academic Development Center, January 2000-2003.

Dean of Academic Development, 2003-present.

Acting Director, Office of Planning and Quality, 2004-present.

5. Teaching Activities for the Last Five years:

Courses Taught

CE 455 Foundation Engineering & Earth Structure Design (Term 022)

Short Courses

Stabilization of Indigenous Soils and Assessment of Pavements, lecturer, October 2000 Seminars

1- Active Learning & Student Motivation, KFUPM, August 2001.

2- Buried Pipelines, Saudi Aramco, April 2002.

3- Peer Consultation in Teaching, KFUPM, April 2002.

4- The Role of ADC at KFUPM in Improving Faculty Performance, Sharjah, United Arab Emirates, October 2002.

5- e-Learning at KFUPM, March 2003.

6- MEED Job Creation & Human Resources Development Forum: Case History - KFUPM, Jeddah, March 2004.

7- Faculty Development Program, KFUPM, May 2004.

6. Research Activities and Publications for the Last Five Years:

Research Projects

1- Project manager for the project “Behavior, Analysis & Design of Buried Pipelines”, sponsored by Saudi Aramco, 1998-2001, for amount of SR 2,500,000.

2- Project manager for the project “Estimation of Daily Biological Oxygen Demand of 10 Days”, sponsored by Al-Razi Co., 2000.

3- Project manager for the project “Analysis & Design of Buried Pipelines”, sponsored by Saudi Aramco, 2003-2005 (In Progress).

M.S. and Ph.D. Advising

Thesis Supervision

1- M.S. thesis of Mr. Bashir, R., “Analysis and design of buried pipelines”, 2000.

2- M.S. thesis of Mr. Al-Mandeel, S.J., “Behavior of laterally loaded pile group model in sand”, 2000.

3- Ph.D. thesis of Mr. Al-Buraim, I.M., “Modelling of expansive soil and its interaction with structures”, in progress.

Thesis Committee Work

1- M.S. thesis of Mr. Siddiqui, J., “The interaction between soil and buried bent pipelines”, 2000.

2- Ph.D. thesis of Mr. Balah, M., “Analysis of laminated general shells undergoing finite rotations and large motion”, 2000.

3- M.S. thesis of Mr. Mohib, K., “Plasto-damage model for stress-strain behavior of soil”, 2001.

4- M.S. thesis of Mr. Mohammed, O., “The effect of gradation and testing procedures on the load carrying capacity of calcareous sediments”, 2001.

5- M.S. thesis of Mr. Aurifullah, V., “Effect of fraction type and size of gravel on the load carrying capacity of calcareous fines-gravel mixture”, 2003.

6- M.S. thesis of Mr. Siddig, W., “Studies on soil-foundation interaction in the sabkha environment of eastern Saudi Arabia”, 2004.

Journal Papers

1- Azam, S., Abduljauwad, S.N., Al-Shayea, N.A. and Al-Amoudi, O.S.B., “Effects of Calcium Sulfate on Swelling Potential of an Expansive Clay”, ASTM Geotehnical Testing Journal, Vol. 23, No. 4, Dec. 2000, pp. 389-403.

2- Al-Shayea, N.A., Khan, K. and Abduljauwad, S.N., “Effect of Confining Pressure on Mixed Mode I-II Fracture Toughness of a Limestone Rock Formation”, International Journal of Rock Mechanics and Mining Sciences, Vol. 37, No. 4, May 2000, pp. 629-643.

3- Azam, S. and Abduljauwad, S.N., “Influence of Gypsification on Engineering Behavior of Expansive Clay”, paper accepted for publication in ASCE Journal of Geotechnical and Geoenvironmental Engineering, 2000.

4- Abduljauwad, S.N. and Dakkak, A.M., “Selection of Liner Materials and Design of Hazardous Waste Facilities in Saudi Arabia”, Science and Technology Journal, Vol. 6, 2001, pp. 21-34.

5- Azam, S., Abduljauwad, S.N. and Al-Amoudi, O.S.B., “Volume Change Behavior of Arid Calcareous Soils”, ASCE Journal of Environmental Engineering, 2003, pp. 90-94.

6- Al-Shayea, N., Abduljauwad, S.N., Bashir, R., Al-Ghamedy, H. and Asi, I., “Determination of Parameters for Hyperbolic Model of Soils”, Geotechnical Engineering Journal, 156, Issue 2, 2003, pp. 105-117.

7- Abduljauwad, S.N., “e-Learning (Distance Education) and Its Role in Higher Education”, Al- Mohandis, Vol. 04, 2003, pp. 55-57.

8- Al-Ghamedy, H.N., Abduljauwad, S.N., Siddiqui, J.A., Al-Shayea, N.A. and Asi, I.M., “Cover Requirement and Stability of Horizontally Bent Buried Pipelines”, paper submitted for publication in the Journal of Engineering Mechanics, ASCE, 2002.

9- Abduljauwad, S.N., Al-Ghamedy, H.N., Siddiqui, J.A., Asi, I.M. and Al-Shayea, N.A., “Stability of Vertically Bent Pipelines Buried in Sand”, paper accepted for publication in the Journal of Pressure Vessel Technology, ASME, 2004.

Conference Proceedings

1- Abduljauwad, S.N. and Dakkak, A.M., “Selection of Liner Materials and Design of Hazardous Waste Facilities in Saudi Arabia”, Keynote Presentation, International Conference on Geoenvironment 2000 (ICG2000), Muscat, Oman, 4-7 March 2000.

2- Azam, S. and Abduljauwad, S.N., “Effect of Dissolution of Calcium Sulphate on Volume Change Characteristics of Soil”, Asian Conference on Unsaturated Soils, Singapore, 18-19 May 2000.

3- Azam, S., Abduljauwad, S.N. and Al-Amoudi, O.S.B., “Volume Change Behavior of Arid Calcareous Expansive Clay”, 5th International Symposium on Environmental Geotechnology and Global Sustainable Development, Brazil, 17-23 August 2000.

4- Abduljauwad, S.N., “Academic Development Center at KFUPM and Its Role in Improving Faculty Performance”, Workshop on Improvement of Faculty Performance, ISESCO, Sharjah, United Arab Emirates, October 2002.

5- Abduljauwad, S.N. and Siddiqui, J., “e-Learning at KFUPM”, Workshop organized by GCC Distance Learning Committee, March 2003.

6- Abduljauwad, S.N., “Soil-Structure Interaction in Buried Pipelines”, Keynote Paper, International Conference on Geotechnical Engineering, Sharjah, United Arab Emirates, 3-6 October, 2004.

7- Abduljauwad, S.N. and Said, S.A., “Faculty Development Program: KFUPM Experience”, Workshop to Implement the Document of View of HRH Prince Abdullah Bin Abdul Aziz in Higher Education, Jan. 30, Feb. 1, 2005.

Technical Reports

1- Abduljauwad, S.N., Al-Ghamedy, H.N., Al-Shayea, N.A. and Asi, I.M., “Behavior, Analysis and Design of Buried Pipelines”, Third Progress Report, submitted to Saudi Aramco, April 2000.

2- Abduljauwad, S.N., Al-Ghamedy, H.N., Al-Shayea, N.A. and Asi, I.M., “Behavior, Analysis and Design of Buried Pipelines”, Fourth Progress Report, submitted to Saudi Aramco, October 2000.

3- Abduljauwad, S.N., Al-Ghamedy, H.N., Al-Shayea, N.A. and Asi, I.M., “Behavior, Analysis and Design of Buried Pipelines”, Fifth Progress Report, submitted to Saudi Aramco, April 2001.

4- Abduljauwad, S.N., Al-Ghamedy, H.N., Al-Shayea, N.A. and Asi, I.M., “Behavior, Analysis and Design of Buried Pipelines”, Final Report, submitted to Saudi Aramco, November 2001.

5- Abduljauwad, S.N., Al-Ghamedy, H.N., Balah, M.A., Siddiqui, J.A. and Al-Muhtaseb, H., “Analysis and Design of Buried Pipelines”, First Progress Report, submitted to Saudi Aramco, June 2004.

6- Abduljauwad, S.N., Al-Ghamedy, H.N., Balah, M.A., Siddiqui, J.A. and Al-Muhtaseb, H., “Analysis and Design of Buried Pipelines”, Second Progress Report, submitted to Saudi Aramco, January 2005.

Curriculum Vitae

1. Name: Hamad Ibrahim Al-Abdul Wahhab

2. Academic Rank: Professor, Chairman, Civil Engineering Department

3. Degrees:

Ph.D. (Transportation) Oregon State University USA, 1985

M.Sc. (Transportation) University of Petroleum & Minerals, Dhahran, Saudi Arabia, 1981

B.Sc. (Civil Engineering) University of Petroleum & Minerals, Dhahran, Saudi Arabia, 1979

4. Employment History:

1974 - 1979 Student (1st-2nd Honor) King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals

1977 Coop Program Project Management Dept. Aramco

1979 - 1981 Research Assistant Civil Engineering Dept. King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals

1981 - 1985 Civil Engineering Dept. Oregon State University

1985 - 1990 Assistant Professor Civil Engineering Dept. King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals

1990 - 1999 Associate Professor Civil Engineering Dept. King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals

1998 Sabbatical Year Roads & Heavy Equipment Dept. Roads Division, Saudi Aramco

1999 – present Professor of Civil Engineering Civil Engineering Dept. King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals Dhahran, Saudi Arabia

2000 – present Chairman of Civil Engineering Dept. King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals Dhahran, Saudi Arabia

5. Teaching Activities for the Last Five Years:

001……. CE 574 Structural Pavement Design 011……. CE 575 Performance and Rehabilitation of Pavements 021……. CE 441 Pavement Design 022……. CE 574 Structural Pavement Design 031……. CE 671 Advanced Pavement Materials

032……. CE 574 Structural Pavement Design 041……. CE 670 Advanced Pavement Design

6. Research Activities and Publications for the Last Five Years:

1. Research Projects

1. Stripping on Saudi Arabian Roads − Causes, Prediction and Prevention, KACST AR-17-39, Al-Abdul Wahhab, H. et al.,

2. Development of Maintenance Management System for Riyadh Street Network, In Progress. Consultant. Al-Swailmi, S. (PI).

3. Prequalification of Materials and Evaluation of Deterioration of Roads, project sponsored by Dammam Municipality and Its Contractors.

4. Tire Failure – Reasons and Consequences. KACST, Co-I, In Progress.

5. Polymer Modification of Local Asphalt Using SABIC Polymers, project sponsored by SABIC, In Progress.

6. Evaluation of Sulfur-Asphalt and Sulfur Concrete Technology for Local Applications, Saudi Aramco, 2002.

7. A Study To Improve Sabic Polymers For The Performance Modification Of Saudi-Asphalt Binders, Saudi Basic Industries Corporation (SABIC), 2003.

8. Evaluation of the potential of using sulfur asphalt in saudi roads, Saudi Aramco, August, 2004.

9. Evaluation of Foamed asphalt technology for Saudi Aramco roads, Saudi Aramco, april, 2005.

2. M.S. Supervision

a. Chairman (Advisor)

1. “Performance Modification of Saudi Asphalts Using SABIC Polymers”, by Isam Abaker Mahmoud, 2002.

b. Member

1. “The Effect of Grain Size on the Load Carrying Capacity of Calcareous Sediments”, by Osman Elhussein Mohammed, February 2001.

2. “Characteristic Study of Catastrophic Tire Failure in Eastern Province of Saudi Arabia”, by Syed Anwar Basha , September,2002

3. “Effect of Polymer Type and Structure on The Modification of Saudi Asphalt”, by Mohammad Ha, Chemical Engineering 2003.

3. Publications a. Refereed Journals

1. Ali, M., Al-Abdul Wahhab, H., Asi, I. and Al-Dubabe, I., “Characterization of Polymer Modified Gulf Asphalts”, Petroleum Science and Technology, Vol. 17, Numbers 1,2, 1999, pp. 125-146.

2. Al-Abdul Wahhab, H.I., Fatani, M., Al-Dubabe, I., Bubshait, A. and Noureldin, A.S., “Design and Maintenance Criteria for Saudi Asphalt Concrete Mixes”, Building and Environment Journal, Vol. 34, 1999, pp. 623-631.

3. Ramadhan, R.H., Al-Abdul Wahhab, H.I. and Daffuaa, S.O., “The Use of Analytical Hierarchy Process in Pavement Maintenance Priority Ranking”, Journal of Quality in Maintenance Engineering, Vol. 5, No. 1, 1999, pp. 25-39.

4. Al-Abdul Wahhab, H., Asi, I. and Ramadhan, R., “Modeling Resilient Modulus and Temperature Correction Factors for Saudi Roads”, ASCE Material Journal, Vol. 13, No. 4, July 2001, pp. 298-305.

5. Azad, A.K., Parvez, S., Al-Abdul Wahhab, H.I., Al-Harbi, A.H. and Al-Azzam, A.A., “A Survey of Commercial Vehicle Weights in Saudi Arabia”, The Arabian Journal for Science and Engineering (AJSE), Vol. 26, No. 1B, April 2001, pp. 3-18.

6. Asi, I.M., Al-Abdul Wahhab, H.I., Al-Amoudi, O.S., Khan, M.I. and Sidiqui, Z., “Stabilization of Dune Sand Using Foamed Asphalt”, Geotechnical Testing Journal (ASTM), June 2001, V0l.25, Number 2, pp. 167-176.

7. Al-Amoudi, O.S.B., Asi, I.M., Al-Abdul Wahhab, H.I. and Khan, Z.A., “Clegg Hammer-California-Bearing Ratio Correlations”, Journal of Materials in Civil Engineering, November 2002.

8. Al-Abdul Wahhab, H., Ramadhan, R., Asi, I. and Yazdani, J., “Development of Pavement Management Systems for Dammam Municipality Roads - Saudi Arabia”, paper accepted for presentation at Transportation Research Board Annual Meeting, January 2002.

9. Nedal T. Ratrout, Syed Anwar Basha, Hamad I. Al-Abdul Wahhab, and Khalaf A. Al-Ofi, " Characteristics of Imported Tires in Saudi Arabia –A Case Study " The Journal of Engineering Research Sultan Qaboos University , vol. 1, No.1, pp1-6, January 2004.

10. Al-Abdul Wahhab,and I. Abaker, H.I., “Performance Modification of Local Asphalts Using Local Polymers”, The Journal of Engineering Research Sultan Qaboos University , vol. 1, No.1, pp 19-28, January 2004.

11. Al-Abdul Wahhab, H.I., Asi, I.M., Ali, S.A., Al-Swailmi, S. and Al-Nour, A., “Stripping on Saudi Arabian Roads – Prediction and Prevention" paper accepted for publication at The Journal of Engineering Research Sultan Qaboos University , vol. 1, No.1, pp 29-38, January 2004.

b. Refereed Conference Proceedings

1. Ramadhan, R.H., Al-Abdul Wahhab, H.I. and Al-Ofi, K.A., “Development of Maintenance Priority Ranking Procedure for Municipality Road Network”, Fifth Saudi Engineering Conference, March 1999.

2. Asi, I.M., Siddiqui, Z.U., Al-Abdul Wahhab, H.I. and Khan, M.I., “Stabilization of Sabkha Soil for Road Bases Using Foamed Asphalt Technology”, Fifth Saudi

Engineering Conference, March 1999.

3. Ramadhan, R., Al-Abdul Wahhab, H., Asi, I. and Yazdani, J., “Development of Pavement Management System for Municipality Roads”, The First Gulf Conference on Roads, Kuwait, 11-13 March 2002.

4. Al-Abdul Wahhab, H., Asi, I. and Abaker, I., “Performance Modification of Saudi Asphalt Binders Using Local Polymers”, The First Gulf Conference on Roads, Kuwait, 11-13 March 2002.

5. Azad, A.K., Al-Abdul Wahhab, H.I. and Parvez, S., “A Perspective of Overweight Truck Problems in Saudi Arabia”, The First Gulf Conference on Roads, Kuwait, 11- 13 March 2002.

6. Azad, A.K., Asi, I.M.K., Al-Shayea, N.A., Al-Suwaiyan, M.S., Al-Gahtani, H.J., Khathlan, A.A. and Al-Abdul Wahhab, H.I., “An Opinion Survey on Certification of Civil Engineers in Saudi Arabia”, Proceedings of Symposium on Certification of Practicing Engineers in Saudi Arabia – Issues and Challenges, KFUPM, Dhahran, April 30, 2002.

7. Al-Abdul Wahhab, H.I., Malkawi, R.H., Asi, I.M. and Yazdani, J., “Dammam Municipality Pavement Management System (DMPMS)”, Sixth Saudi Engineering Conference, KFUPM, Dhahran, 14-17 Dec. 2002.

8. Al-Abdul Wahhab, H.I., Asi, I.M., Abaker, I. and Baig, M.G., “Performance Modification of Saudi Asphalt Binders Using SABIC Polymers”, Sixth Saudi Engineering Conference, KFUPM, Dhahran, 14-17 Dec. 2002.

9. Al-Abdul Wahhab, H.I., Asi, I.M., Ali, S.A., Al-Swailmi, S. and Al-Nour, A., “Stripping on Saudi Arabian Roads – Prediction and Prevention”, Sixth Saudi Engineering Conference, KFUPM, Dhahran, 14-17 Dec. 14-17 Dec. 2002.

10. Khan, Z., Al-Abdul Wahhab, H. and Baig, M., “Effect of Compaction Methods on the In-situ Properties of Asphalt Concrete”, Sixth Saudi Engineering Conference, KFUPM, Dhahran, 14-17 Dec. 2002.

11. Aiban, S.A., Al-Abdul Wahhab, H.I., and Al-Amoudi, O.S.B., “Characterization and Stabilization of Eastern Saudi Calcareous Soils for Construction purposes”, Proceedings of Symposium on Urban Development in Arid Regions & Associated Problems, Ministry of Public Works & Housing, Riyadh, vol-3, pp 407-419, 2-4 Nov. 2002.

12. Asi, I., Qasrawi, H., Al-Abdul Wahhab, H., and Azad, A., “Cracking of Ground Beams in a Commercial Buildng: Case Study”, Proceedings of the 6 th international Confrence on Concrete technology for Developing Countries, 21-24 October,2002, Amman, Jordan, pp809-815. 13. Azad, A.K., Parvez, S and., Al-Abdul Wahhab, H.I., “A Perspective of Overweight Truck Problems in Saudi Arabia”, The proceeding of Al-Azhar Engineering 7th International Conference , Cairo, 7-10 April 2003.

14. Al-Abdul Wahhab, Mahmoud Isam A. H. and Baig, M., “Polymer Modification of Arabian-Asphalt to Meet Performance Requirements of The Arabian Gulf”, Second Gulf Conference on Roads, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates ,14-18 March 2004.

15. Azad, A.K., Al-Abdul Wahhab, O.S.B.Al-Amoudi, “A Diagnostic Assessment Of Cracking Of Plinth Beams in A Storage Building”, The proceeding of 28th International Conference on Our World in Concrete and Structures, Singapore, August 28-29 2003.

16. Hussein, I., Iqbal, M., Al-Abdul Wahhab, H., “Influence of Mw of Ldpe And Vinyl Acetate Content of Eva on The Rheology Of Polymer Modified Asphalt”, Germany, July, 2005

17. Hussein, I., Iqbal, M., Al-Abdul Wahhab, H., “Rheological Investigation of the Influence of Acrelate Polymers on The Modification of Arabian Asphalt”, Germany, July, 2005

c. Non-Refereed Conference Proceedings and Magazines

1. Al-Abdul Wahhab, H., “Pavement Maintenance and Rehabilitation”, Symposium on Maintenance of Roads and Bridges Networks, Riyadh, 18-20 April 1999.

2. Aiban, S.A. and Al-Abdul Wahhab, H., “Deterioration of Road Pavement in Eastern Saudi Arabia, Causes and Solutions”, paper accepted for presentation at Transport between Cities Symposium, Umm Al-Qura University, October 1999.

3. Al-Abdul Wahhab, H., “Pavement Maintenance Procedures in the Kingdom”, paper published in Transport & Communications Magazine, Rajab 1421.

4. Al-Abdul Wahhab, H.I., “Quality Control and Quality Assurance of Asphalt Mixtures”, Keynote paper , The 1st International Conference on Quality Control and Quality Assurance of Construction Materials, Dubai, 29-30 October 2001.

5. Al-Abdul Wahhab, H.I., “Pavement Maintenance Procedures in The Kingdom”, Transport and Communications Magazine, Rajab, 1421.

6. Al-Ofi Khalaf , Ratrout Nedal , Al-Ahmadi Hasan, Al-Sughayier Mohammed , Al-Senan Shukri. Al-Abdulwahab Hamad and Al-Rugaib Thamer, “A Traffic Control Study at Hadeed Plant, Al-Jubail “ paper submitted to the second international confrence on safety on roads, Bahrain, 21-23 october,2002 d. Reports

1. Al-Abdul Wahhab, H., Hamad, E., Asi, I.M., Al-Swailmi, S. and Al-Nour, A., “Stripping on Saudi Arabian Roads – Causes, Prediction, and Prevention”, First Progress Report submitted to KACST, August 1999.

2. Aiban, S., Al-Abdul Wahhab, H. and Al-Amoudi, O., “Identification, Evaluation and Improvement of Eastern Saudi Soils for Constructional Purposes”, Final Report submitted to KACST, September 1999.

3. Al-Abdul Wahhab, H., Asi, I.M., Ali, S.A., Al-Swailmi, S. and Al-Nour, A., “Stripping on Saudi Arabian Roads – Causes, Prediction, and Prevention”, Second Progress Report submitted to KACST, February 2000.

4. Al-Abdul Wahhab, H., Hamad, E., Asi, I.M., Al-Swailmi, S. and Al-Nour, A., “Stripping on Saudi Arabian Roads - Causes, Prediction, and Prevention”, Third Progress Report submitted to KACST, Nov. 2000.

5. Al-Abdul Wahhab, H., Asi, I.M., Ali, S.A., Al-Swailmi, S. and Al-Nour, A., “Stripping on Saudi Arabian Roads - Causes, Prediction, and Prevention”, Fourth Progress Report submitted to KACST, March 2001.

6. Al-Abdul Wahhab, H., Asi, I.M., Ali, S.A., Al-Swailmi, S. and Al-Nour, A., “Stripping on Saudi Arabian Roads - Causes, Prediction, and Prevention”, Final Report submitted to KACST, August 2001.

7. Asi, I.M. and Al-Abdul Wahhab, H.I., “Performance Modification of Saudi- Asphalt Binders Using SABIC Polymers”, First Interim Report, King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals, April 2001.

8. Asi, I., Azad, A., Al-Abdul Wahhab, H., Al-Shayea, N., Al-Amoudi, O.S. and Al-Gahtani, A., “Investigation of Cracking in Ground Beams in Building 5060 for Al-Yamamah Hunter Project, Jubail”, Final Report, Naval Forces, April 2001.

9. Al-Abdul Wahhab, H.I. and Mahmoud, I.A., “Performance Modification Of Saudi-Asphalt Binders Using SABIC Polymers”, Final Report, King Fahd University Of Petroleum & Minerals, June 2002.

10. Al-Abdul Wahhab, H.I. and et al., “Evaluation Of Sulfur-Asphalt And Sulfur- Concrete Technology For Local Applications ”, Final Report, Saudi Aramco, June 2003.

11. Al-Abdul Wahhab, H.I. et al, “Stripping On Saudi Arabian Roads – Causes, Prediction And Prevention”, Final Report, KACST, AR-17-39,July 2001.

12. Al-Abdul Wahhab, H.I., et al, “A Study To Improve Sabic Polymers For The Performance Modification of Saudi-Asphalt Binders”, First Progress Report, Saudi Basic Industries Corporation (SABIC), Nov. 2003.

13. Al-Abdul Wahhab, H.I., et al, “A Study To Improve Sabic Polymers For The Performance Modification of Saudi-Asphalt Binders”, 2nd Progress Report, Saudi Basic Industries Corporation (SABIC), April 2004.

14. Al-Abdul Wahhab, H.I., et al, “A Study To Improve Sabic Polymers For The Performance Modification of Saudi-Asphalt Binders”, 3rd Progress Report, Saudi Basic Industries Corporation (SABIC), Sept. 2004.

15. Ratrout, N.T., Al-Abdul Wahhab, H.I and Al-Ofi, K., “Tire Failure – Reasons And Consequences,” 1st Interim Report, KACST, 1423 H.

16. Ratrout, N.T., Al-Abdul Wahhab, H.I and Al-Ofi, K., “Tire Failure – Reasons and Consequences,” 4th Interim Report, KACST, 1424 H.

17. Ratrout, N.T., Al-Abdul Wahhab, H.I and Al-Ofi, K., “Tire Failure – Reasons And Consequences,” 6th Interim Report, KACST, 1425 H.

e. Books

1. Al-Swailmi, S. and Al-Abdul Wahhab, H., “Pavement Management System for Highways & Airports”, Textbook in Arabic, June 2001, 550 pp.

Curriculum Vitae

1. Name: Hasan M. Al-Ahmadi

2. Academic Rank: Assistant Professor

3. Degrees:

Sep.’77-May ’82 : B.S. in Civil Engineering from King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals, Dhahran, Saudi Arabia.

Sep.’82-Aug.’85 : M.S. in Civil Engineering from KFUPM with concentration in Transportation Engineering.

Sep.’85-Mar.’90 : Ph.D. in Transportation Engineering from Michigan State University (MSU), East Lansing, U.S.A.

4. Employment History:

July’81-Sep.’81 : Summer employee with Saudi-ARAMCO, Yanbu, Saudi Arabia.

1982-1985 : Graduate Assistant at KFUPM, Dhahran, Saudi Arabia.

1985-1990 : Lecturer at KFUPM, Dhahran, Saudi Arabia.

1990-present : Asst. Professor at KFUPM, Dhahran, Saudi Arabia.

Work Experience : Teaching Undergraduate/Graduate Courses, Senior Project advisor, Co-op Report advisor, M.Sc. Thesis advisor, Ph.D. Dissertation Co- Chairman, Member of Committees and other activities.

June’97-2004 : Assistant Dean, Educational Services for Continuing Education Programs.

2002-2004 : Assistant Dean, Educational Services for Training Program, University Diploma Programs.

5. Teaching Activities for the Last Five Years:

Undergraduate Courses

CE 101 Engineering Graphics CE 340 Transportation Engineering CE 343 Transportation Engineering Lab CE 441 Pavement Design CE 442 Construction & Maintenance of Highways & Airports CE 443 Highway Engineering

Graduate Courses

CE 571 Transportation Planning & Modelling CE 590 Advanced Transportation Planning & Modelling CE 676 Environment Impact of Transportation Facilities

Coop Supervision

1. Naif Al-Sherief, “Structural Design and Supervision of Road Construction,” 2005.

Senior Project Supervision

As Main Advisor:

1. Mohammad Al-Yami, “Design Optimal Signal Timing Plane for Dhahran Street,” May 2004.

2. Saleh Al-Ghamdi, “Design Optimal Signal Timing Plane for Dhahran Street,” May 2004.

As Member:

1. Mohammad Al-Kami, “Signal Design & Coordination Along Prince Faisal bin Abdulaziz Arterial Street, Al-Khobar,” June 2001.

2. Mohammad Al-Asiri, “Signal Design & Coordination Along Prince Faisal bin Abdulaziz Arterial Street, Al-Khobar,” June 2001.

3. Abdullhadi Al Yamni, “Sensitivity Study of a Pavement Structure Design,” June 2001.

6. Research Activities and Publications for the Last Five Years:

Journal Papers

1. Ergun, G., Stopher, P. and Al-Ahmadi, H., “Captivity Revisited,” ASCE Journal of Transportation Engineering, Vol. 125, No.1, January-February 1999, pp. 1-7.

2. Al-Ahmadi, H. and Ergun, G., “Behavioral Mode-Choice Modelling with Stated Choice Set for Umrah Trips,” Arabian Journal for Science and Engineering, Volume 24, Number 2B, October 1999, pp. 289-298.

3. Al-Senan, S., Al-Ahmadi, H., Ergun, G. and Ratrout, N., “Development of Intercity Transportation System in Saudi Arabia,” Journal of King Abdulaziz University, Engineering Sciences, 1999, pp. 89-96.

4. Al-Ahmadi, H., Ergun, G. and Al-Sughaiyer, M., “Characteristics of Intercity Traveler in Saudi Arabia,” Journal of King Abdulaziz University, Engineering Sciences, 2001, pp. 3- 16.

5. Al-Ahmadi, H., Al-Sughaiyer, M. and Al-Mubaiyedh, S., “Development of Intercity Mode Choice Models in Saudi Arabia. Requirements and Responsibility for Public Transport,” accepted for publication in King Abdulaziz University Journal, 28-8-1424 (in Arabic).

6. Al-Ahmadi, H., Ratrout, N., Al-Ofi, K., Al-Sughaiyer, M. and Ramadan, R., “Accident from Female Teachers and Students Traveling in Rural Areas in Saudi Arabia,” accepted for publication in King Abdulaziz University Journal 20-9-1423 (in Arabic).

7. Al-Ahmadi, H., “Characteristics of the Female Students Traveling to Colleges in Saudi Arabia,” accepted for publication in the Journal of Engineering Research, College of Engineering, Sultan Qaboos University, 26-3-2005 (Ref. no.: CIVL08_07_03).

8. Aiban, S., Al-Ahmadi, H., Asi, I., Siddique, Z. and Al-Amoudi, O., “Effect of Geotextile and Cement on the Performance of Sabkha Subgrade,” accepted for publication in Building and Environment, The International Journal of Building Science and Its Applications, Elsevier, 11-1-2005 (Ref. no.: 01/637).

Conference Papers

1. Al-Ahmadi, H., “Development of Intercity Models in Saudi Arabia,” Symposium on Land Transportation Today and the Past, April 27-28, 1999.

2. Al-Ofi, K., Ramadan, R. and Al-Ahmadi, H., “Documentation of Traffic Accidents: Identifying and Remedying Causes,” Symposium on Planning & Organization of Transportation, Makkah, October 5-6, 1999.

3. Al-Ofi, K., Ratrout, N., Al-Ahmadi, H., Al-Sughaiyer, M., Al-Senan, S., Al-Abdul Wahhab, H. and Al-Rugaib, T., “A Traffic Control Study at HADEED Plant,” Safety on Roads: An International Second Conference, Bahrain, October 21-23, 2002.

4. Al-Ofi, K., Ratrout, N., Al-Ahmadi, H. and Al-Sughaiyer, M., “The Effect of the Proposed Widening of Dhahran Arterial in Al-Khobar on the Traffic Flow,” The 6th Saudi Engineering Conference, December 14-17, 2002.

5. Al-Ahmadi, H. and Al-Sughaiyer, M., “Development of Intercity Mode Choice Model Using Perceptual Items,” Al-Azhar Engineering 7th International Conference, Cairo, 7-4 April 2003.

6. Al-Ahmadi, H., “Evaluation Policy Changes in Downtown Areas,” Al-Azhar Engineering 7th International Conference, Cairo, 7-4 April 2003.

7. Al-Ahmadi, H., Ratrout, N. and Al-Ofi, K., “Effect of Road on Traffic Violation,” Second National Conference on Traffic Safety, September 18-22, 2004.

8. Al-Ahmadi, H., Al-Sughaiyer, M., Ratrout, N., Al-Ofi, K., Mutlak, H. and Abdi, Z., “Self-Reported Attributes of Traffic Accident Involvement by Female Teachers Working in Rural Areas in Saudi Arabia,” Eleventh International Conference on Urban Transport and the Environment in the 21st Century, Urban Transport 2005, organized by Wessex Institute of Technology, UK, 12-14 April 2005, Algarve, Portugal.

Funded Research Projects

As Coordinator: 1. King Abdulaziz City for Science and Technology (KACST), “Accident from Female Teachers and Students Traveling in Rural Areas in Saudi Arabia,” July 2002.

2. King Abdulaziz City for Science and Technology (KACST), “Evaluation of Advanced Techniques for the Development of Traffic Management System During Hajj Season,” February 2005.

As Member: 1. Saudi ARAMCO, “Equipment Based Evaluation of Saudi ARAMCO Southern Area Road Network,” Dhahran, Saudi Arabia, June 2000.

2. Medina Al-Munawarah Municipality; Research Institute, “Development of Pavement Management System for Medina Al-Munawarah Road Pavement Network,” Medina Al- Munawarah, Saudi Arabia, September 2004.

Reports (KACST & Others)

1. Al-Ahmadi, H., Ratrout, N., Al-Ofi, K. and Al-Sughaiyer, M., “Traffic Accident from Transporting Female Students and Their Teachers between Cities,” Proposal submitted to KACST, January 1999.

2. Al-Mubaiyedh, S., Al-Ahmadi, H. and Al-Dossary, A., “Evaluation of Accident Recording and Data Analysis,” Proposal submitted to KACST, January 1999.

3. Ratrout, N., Al-Ofi, K., Al-Ahmadi, H., Duffuaa, S. and Andijani, B., “Space Utilization and Traffic Management of the Shipment Area,” Al-Jubail Petrochemical Company (KEMYA), Al-Jubail, Saudi Arabia, March 1999.

4. Al-Senan, S., Al-Ahmadi, H. et al., “Evaluation of Bus Network Operation in the Dammam Metropolitan Area,” Proposal submitted to Saudi Arabian Public Transport Company (SAPTCO), Dammam, Saudi Arabia.

5. Al-Ofi, K., Al-Ahmadi, H., Al-Abdul Wahhab, H. et al., “Evaluation of Airfield and Road Pavement Network of Riyadh Air Base, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia,” Final Report submitted to Zuhair Fayez and Associates, 1999.

6. Al-Abdul Wahhab, H., Al-Ahmadi, H. et al., “Evaluation of Airfield and Road Pavement Network for Prince Sultan Air Base, Al-Kharj, Saudi Arabia,” Final Report submitted to Zuhair Fayez and Associates, July 1999.

7. Ratrout, N., Al-Ofi, K., and Al-Ahmadi, H.M., “Equipment based Evaluation of Saudi ARAMCO Southern Area Road Network,” Saudi ARAMCO, June 2000.

8. Al-Ahmadi, H., Ratrout, N., Al-Ofi, K. and Al-Sughaiyer, M., “Accident from Female Teachers and Students Traveling in Rural Areas in Saudi Arabia,” Final Report submitted to KACST, July 2002.

9. Al-Ahmadi, H., Mohandes, M., Balghonaim, M., Kousa, M., Sarfraz, M. and Koshak, N., “Determine the Proper Advanced Technique for the Development of Traffic Management System during Hajj Season,” Project Proposal accepted by King Abdulaziz City for Science and Technology (KACST), September 2004.

Curriculum Vitae

1. Name: Saad Ali Aiban

2. Academic Rank: Associate Professor, Civil Engineering Department Director, Counseling and Advising Center, Deanship of Student Affairs King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals Dhahran, Saudi Arabia

3. Degrees: • B.S. in Civil Engineering, King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals, 1982. • M.S. in Geotechnical Engineering, King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals, 1985, Thesis title “Static Strength Properties of Artificially Cemented Sands”. • Ph.D. in Geotechnical Engineering, University of Colorado, Boulder, 1991, Thesis title “Centrifuge Modeling of Shallow Foundations on Sands”.

4. Employment History:

1981 Summer training in the Materials and Soils Laboratory, ARAMCO, Dhahran, Saudi Arabia. 1982-1985 Graduate Assistant, Department of Civil Engineering, King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals, Dhahran, Saudi Arabia. 1985-1991 Lecturer, Department of Civil Engineering, King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals, Dhahran, Saudi Arabia. 1987-1991 Ph.D. Student, Department of Civil, Environmental and Architectural Engineering, University of Colorado, Boulder. 1991-1998 Assistant Professor, King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals, Dhahran, Saudi Arabia. 1998-Present Associate Professor, King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals, Dhahran, Saudi Arabia. 2000-Present Director of Counselling and Advising Center, Deanship of Student Affairs, King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals, Dhahran, Saudi Arabia.

5. Teaching Activities for the Last Five Years:

5.1 Courses Taught

CE 551 Advanced Geotechnical Engineering in the 022 semester (please see the note below).

During the past five years, I was the Director of the Counseling and Advising Center (CAAC). I was taking care of the entire Center, which was recently established. I was heavily involved with all aspects of students’ counseling and advising and working for 10 hours a day on the average, for the whole year. I’m pleased with the achievements we had in the Center and I got this feedback from the University administration, from students and from our colleagues. With regard to teaching I was planning to teach once a year, however when I talk to the CE department Chairman, he stated that “since you are overloaded in the Counseling and Advising Center, we are not planning to give you any teaching assignment specially with the under load we have.

5.2 Short Courses 1. “Inspection and Supervision Activities for Road Pavements”, (closed for Saudi- ARAMCO only), KFUPM, April 2001. 2. “Rock Mechanics for Petroleum Engineers”, Department of Petroleum Engineering, KFUPM, April 2002. 3. “Wellbore Instability”, Department of Petroleum Engineering, KFUPM, April 2003.

5.3 Seminars and Presentations

Technical Seminars and Presentations

1. “Utilization of Steel Slag Aggregate for Road Bases and Associated Problems”, International Conference Geoenvironment 2000, Sultan Qaboos University, Muscat, March 2000.

2. “Wellbore Instability in Shale”, Final presentation for the project Wellbore Instability – Khafji Reservoir, Zuluf Field, Funded by Saudi ARAMCO through the Research Institute, Center for Petroleum & Minerals, Investigator, January 2002.

3. “The Effect of Testing Procedure on the Assessment of the Load carrying Capacity of Calcareous Sediments”, First Gulf Conference on Roads, Kuwait, March 2002.

Non-Technical Seminars and Presentations

1. “Time Management” a Seminar Presented Regularly to KFUPM Students Since September 2000 (in Arabic).

2. “Preparing for Exams” a Seminar Presented Regularly to KFUPM Students Since September 2000 (in Arabic).

3. “Effective Learning” a Seminar Presented Regularly to KFUPM Students Since September 2001 (in Arabic).

4. “Learning Strategies” a Seminar Presented Regularly to KFUPM Students Since June 2002 (in Arabic).

5. “Academic Regulation at KFUPM” a Seminar Presented Regularly to KFUPM Students Since September 2000 (in Arabic).

6. “Counseling and Advising: The Means and Importance in Preparing for University Studies”, First Saudi Workshop on University Preparatory Programs, KFUPM, November 2000. 7. “Procrastination” a Seminar Presented Regularly to KFUPM Students Since January 2002 (in Arabic).

8. “The Role of the Counseling and Advising Center at KFUPM”, Presented to the Prep-Year Math Instructors, January 2001.

9. “Factors Affecting Student Learning at KFUPM and the Role of the Counseling and Advising Center” Discussion Forum on Student Learning at KFUPM, Academic Development Center, March 2001.

10. A Panelist on the Discussion “The Role of Advising in Improving Student’s Learning”, Discussion Forum on Student Learning at KFUPM, Academic Development Center, March 2001.

11. “Student Counseling, the role of the counseling and Advising Center at KFUPM” Workshop on Student Counseling, Kuwait University, February 2002 (in Arabic).

12. “The Counseling and Advising Center at KFUPM – an Overview”, Presented to Every Academic Department Council at KFUPM, March-May 2002 (in Arabic).

13. “Student Counseling and Advising: the KFUPM experience”, Presented during the first Conference of the Student Counselors, the General Cooperation for Technical Education and Practical Training, Riyadh, October 19-20, 2003 (invited lecture in Arabic).

14. “Counseling and Student Motivation: Case Studies” Presentation for the Discussion Forum on Faculty and Student Motivation, Deanship of Academic Development, KFUPM, May 23,2004.

15. “Road to Success” a Seminar Presented Regularly to KFUPM Students Since September 2004 (in Arabic).

16. “Planning” a Seminar Presented Regularly to KFUPM Students Since March 2004 (in Arabic).

17. “Road to Success” a Seminar Presented Regularly to KFUPM Students Since April 2004 (in Arabic).

18. “Time Investment” a Seminar Presented Regularly to KFUPM Students Since Feb. 2004 (in Arabic).

19. “Beyond the High School: Career Planning and Studying in College Environment, A Seminar Presented to the Saudi Arabian Int. School, Pakistani Section, Al- Khobar, May 2004.

20. “How to Counsel Students on Time Management?” a Presentation for the Academic Improvement Advisors, KFUPM, Feb. 2005.

21. “Major Selection: General Guidelines” a panelist in the panel discussion organized by the General Directorate of Education, eastern province, during the Education and Career Exhibition, Dhahran, March 2005.

6. Research Activities and Publications for the Last Five Years:

6.1 Projects

Sponsored Research Projects

1. “Prequalification of Materials and Evaluation of Deterioration of Roads”, Services performed for the Dammam Municipality and Its Contractors, Principal Investigator (1998→Future).

2. “Specifications for Road Construction”, Funded by the Royal Commission for Jubail and Yanbu through the Research Institute Center for Engineering Research (CER 2209), Investigator (2000-2001).

3. “Wellbore Instability – Khafji Reservoir, Zuluf Field” Funded by Saudi ARAMCO through the Research Institute, CPM2205, Investigator (1999-2001).

4. “Field Measurement of Stack Gases for Combustion Facilities and Study for Air Monitoring Stations in Al-Khafji City” Funded by Al-Khafji Joint Operations through the Research Institute (CEW 2240), Investigator and Task Leader (2002- 2003).

5. “Investigation of the Causes of Settlement of Floor Slabs in Station 24 and Building 25, KFUPM” Funded through the Research Institute, CER 1263, Investigator (2002- 2003).

Unsponsored Research Projects

1. “Bearing Capacity of Shallow Foundations”, (1991-future).

2. “Behavior and Engineering Properties of Calcareous Sediments”, 1993-future.

3. “Factors Controlling the Fluid Rise in Contaminated Soils”, 1993-1999.

4. “Engineering Properties of Sand Contaminated with Crude Oil”, 1996-2000.

5. “Deep Ground Improvement Using Stone Columns in Eastern Saudi Arabia”, 1997- future.

6. “Utilization of Geosynthetics for Eastern Saudi Soils”, 1997-future.

7. “The Swelling Characteristics of Al-Khobar Marl”, 2000- future.

6.2 M.S. and Ph.D. Advising

MS Thesis Supervision

1. “The Effect of Grain Size on the Load Carrying Capacity of Calcareous Sediments”, M.S. Thesis by El-Hussein Mohammad Osman, February 2001.

2. “The Effect of Fraction, Type and Size of Gravel on the Load Carrying Capacity of Calcareous Fine-Gravel Mixtures” M.S. Thesis by Arifullah Vantala, May 2003.

MS Thesis Co-Chairman

1. Effects of Geotextiles on the Load-Carrying Capacity and Deformation of Sabkha Soil”, M.S. Thesis by Siddiqi, Zaki Uddin, May 2000.

MS Thesis Committee Member

1. “Modeling of Laterally Loaded Piles”, M.S. Thesis by Mandeel, Shawqi J., May 2000.

2. “Pullout Capacity of Block Anchors in sands”, M.S. Thesis by Al- Sidqi Hassan, in progress.

PhD Thesis Committee Member

1. “Assessment of the Relationship Between the Spilled Hydrocarbon Volume”, PhD Dissertation by Muhammad Saleem, April 2005.

6.3 Publications

Journals

1. Aiban, S.A., “Leaching Characteristics of Calcareous Marls”, paper under preparation to be submitted to Geotechnique Journal.

2. Aiban, S.A., Ahmed, H.R., Al-Amoudi, O.S.B. and Al-Abdul Wahhab, H.I., “Characterization and Stabilization of Eastern Saudi Marls for Constructional Purposes”, paper under preparation for a Geotechnical Journal.

3. Aiban, S.A., Ahmed, H.R., Al-Amoudi, O.S.B. and Al-Abdul Wahhab, H.I., “Characterization and Properties of Eastern Saudi Calcareous Sediments”, paper under preparation for the Journal of Engineering Geology.

4. Aiban, S.A., Al-Amoudi, O.S.B., Al-Abdul Wahhab, H.I. and Ahmed, H.R., “Slake Durability Testing of Cement Stabilized Soils: A New Technique”, paper under preparation for ASTM Geotechnical Testing Journal.

5. Aiban, S.A., Al-Gunaiyan, K., Al-Abdul Wahhab, H.I. and Al-Amoudi, O.S.B., “Stabilization of Sand-Marl Mixes for Road Bases”, paper under preparation for ASCE Geotechnical Engineering Journal.

6. Aiban, S.A. and Ali, S.M., “Interface Frictional Characteristics of Nonwoven Geotextile-Sabkha and -Sand Using Pullout Tests”, Geosynthetic International Journal, Vol. 8, No. 3, 2001, pp. 193-220.

7. Aiban, S. A., "Utilization of Steel Slag Aggregate for Road Bases", Paper submitted to the ASCE Materials Journal.

8. Al-Suwaiyan, M. S., Bashir, K, Aiban, S.A. and Ishaq, A. M., “Analytical Model to Quantify Crude Oil Spill Volume in Sandy Layered Aquifers”, Journal of Environmental Engineering, ASCE, Vol. 128, No. 4, April 2002, pp. 320-326.

9. Saleem, M., Al-Suwaiyan, M.S., Aiban, S.A., Ishaq, A.M., Al-Malack, M.H. and Hussain, M., "Estimation of Spilled Hydrocarbon Volume-The State of the Art", Journal of Environmental Technology, Selper Ltd., Vol. 25, 2004, PP. 1077-1090.

10. Aiban, S.A., Al-Ahmadi, H.M., Asi, I.M., Siddique, Z.U.,Al-Amoudi, O.S.B., "Effect of geotextile and cement on the performance of sabkha subgrade", Building and Environment Journal, Elsevier Ltd., accepted for publication, 2005.

Technical Conference Proceedings

1. Aiban, S.A., “Utilization of Steel Slag Aggregate for Road Bases and Associated Problems”, International Conference Geoenvironment 2000, Muscat, Oman, March 2000, pp. 204-214.

2. Aiban, S.A., “Minimization of Marine Disaster by Proper Engineering Design: Case Histories”, Marine Disaster Management Symposium, KFUPM, January 2002, pp. 39-47.

3. Aiban, S.A., “Effectiveness of Stone Columns: Field Assessment”, Deep Foundation Congress 2002, Orlando, Florida, February 2002.

4. Aiban, S.A., and El Hussien, O. M., “The Effect of Testing Procedure on the Assessment of the Load carrying Capacity of Calcareous Sediments”, First Gulf Conference on Roads, Kuwait, March 2002.

5. Aiban, S.A., and El Hussien, O. M., “The Effect of Gradation and Testing Procedures on the Assessment of the Load carrying Capacity of Calcareous Sediments”, Urbanization in Arid Regions and Associated Problems, A Workshop held by Ministry of Public Work and Housing, Riyadh, Nov. 2002.

6. Aiban, S.A., Al-Abdul Wahhab, H.I. and Al-Amoudi, O.S.B., “Evaluation and Improvement of Eastern Saudi Calcareous Sediments for Constructional Purposes.” Urbanization in Arid Regions and Associated Problems, A Workshop held by Ministry of Public Work and Housing, Riyadh, Nov. 2002.

7. Al-Amoudi, O.S.B. and Aiban, S.A., “Properties of Sabkha Soils and the Associated Constructional Problems.” Urbanization in Arid Regions and Associated Problems, A Workshop held by Ministry of Public Work and Housing, Riyadh, Nov. 2002.

8. Aiban, S.A. and El Hussien, O. M., “The Effect pf the CBR Mold Size and the maximum Aggregate size on the Load Carrying Capacity of Base Course Materials”, The Sixth Saudi Engineering Conference, Dhahran, December, 2002, pp. 397-412.

9. Aiban, S.A. “Swelling Characteristics of Al-Khobar Marl, Eastern Saudi Arabia”, Proceedings of International Conference on Problematic Soils, Eastern Mediterranean University, Famagusta, N. Cyprus, 25-27 May 2005.

Non-Technical Conference Proceedings

1. Aiban S. A. and Al-Musallam A. A., “Counseling and Advising: The Means and Importance in Preparing for University Studies”, First Saudi Workshop on University Preparatory Programs, KFUPM, November 2000.

2. Aiban S.A., ““Factors Affecting Student Learning at KFUPM and the Role of the Counseling and Advising Center” Discussion Forum on Student Learning at KFUPM, Academic Development Center, March 2001.

3. Aiban, S. A., Al-Mogren A. Y. and Khayat, S. A., “Student Counseling: the role of the counseling and Advising Center at KFUPM” Workshop on Student Counseling, Kuwait University, February 2002 (in Arabic).

4. Aiban, S. A., Moftah A. A. and Al-Mogren A. Y., “the Role of Counseling Centers in Providing Psychological, Social and Academic Services: The KFUPM Experience” The First Gulf Conference on Social and Psychological Services and Education, Kuwait, April 2-4, 2005 (in Arabic).

Technical Reports

1. Participated in preparing the Quarterly Progress Reports and the Final Report for the project on the “Specifications for Road Construction” funded by the Royal Commission for Jubail and Yanbu through the Research Institute, Division V, CER 2209, 1999-2001.

2. Participated in preparing the Quarterly Progress Reports and the Final Report for the project on the “Instability of Shales ” funded by the Saudi Aramco, through the Research Institute, Division V, CPM-2205 ,1999-2002.

3. Participated in preparing the Quarterly Progress Reports and the Final Report for the project on the “Field Measurement of Stack Gases for Combustion Facilities and Study for Air Monitoring Stations in Al-Khafji City, funded by Al-Khafji Joint Operations, through the Research Institute, Division IV, CEW-2240, 2002-2003.

4. Participated in preparing the Final Report for the project on the “Investigation of the Causes of Settlement of Floor Slabs in Station 24 and Building 25, KFUPM” Funded through the Research Institute, CER 1263, Investigator (2002-2003).

6.4 Conference Presentation and Attendance

Technical Conference Presentation and Attendance

1. International Conference Geoenvironment 2000, Muscat, Oman, March 2000.

2. Geo-Denver, Denver, Colorado, USA, August 2000.

3. First Gulf Conference on Roads, Kuwait, March 2002.

Non-Technical Conference/Workshop Presentation and Attendance

6.5 Review of Technical Papers, Proposals and Reports

- Reviewed few journal papers for the Arabian Journal for Science & Engineering, KFUPM.

- Reviewed few journal papers for the Engineering Science Journal (King Saud University).

- Reviewed few journal papers for the Journal of King AbdulAziz University Engineering Science.

- Reviewed and evaluated some proposals submitted to the Graduate School, KFUPM.

- Reviewed and evaluated a research proposal submitted to KACST, 1997.

- Reviewed and evaluated few applications (papers and related documents) for conference attendance, upon request from the Research Committee, KFUPM.

- Reviewed and evaluated two journal papers for the Kluwer Academic Publishers, Journal Editorial Office, the Netherlands.

Consultation

- Consultant for Tekfen construction and installation company from 1997 To 2001, with the approval of H.E. the Minister of Higher Education. The involvement includes all geotechnical work (subsurface exploration, foundation design, ground improvement, excavation, dewatering, backfilling and electrical resistivity) for the Eastern Province Water Transmission System Pipeline Project. The pipeline is approximately 85 km long and will feed the blending stations of Khobar, Dhahran, Dammam and Qatif. The pipes in most sections are 60 inches diameter (1500 mm) and pass over all types of soils, i.e. sabkha, dune sands and rocks.

Curriculum Vitae

1. Name: Omar Saeed Baghabra Al-Amoudi

2. Academic Rank: Professor, Department of Civil Engineering Deputy Dean, Deanship of Graduate Studies King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals Dhahran, Saudi Arabia

3. Degrees:

Ph.D. (Geotechnical and Construction Materials Engineering) King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals, Dhahran, Saudi Arabia, 1992, with a GPA of 4.0/4.0 (First Honor). M.S. (Geotechnical and Construction Materials Engineering) King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals, Dhahran, Saudi Arabia, 1985, with a GPA of 3.80/4.0 (First Honor).

B.S. (Civil Engineering) King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals, Dhahran, Saudi Arabia, 1982, with a GPA of 3.93/4.0 (First Honor).

4. Employment History:

September 2004 to Date

Deputy Dean, Deanship of Graduate Studies, King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals, Dhahran, Saudi Arabia.

Work responsibilities involve supervising the graduate students (both Masters and PhDs) at the University in all aspects and assisting the Dean of Graduate Studies in communicating with the various Departments at KFUPM regarding the graduate students.

December 2003 to Date

Professor in the Department of Civil Engineering, King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals, Dhahran, Saudi Arabia.

Work responsibilities involve teaching undergraduate and graduate courses in geotechnical engineering and building materials options, participating in the Departmental and KFUPM Committees, supervising and participating in M.Sc., M.Eng. and Ph.D. researches at KFUPM and abroad (Australia, United Kingdom, Malaysia and Sudan) and in funded-research projects through the Department and the various Centers at the Research Institute in the areas of building materials and geotechnical engineering and coordinating short courses in these fields, acting as a Board Member in the American Concrete Institute-Saudi Arabia Chapter and Saudi Society of Civil Engineering, working as a technical consultant to some organizations in eastern and western Saudi Arabia.

February 2003 to Date

Manager, Engineering Analysis Section in the Center for Engineering Research, Research Institute, King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals, Dhahran, Saudi Arabia.

Work responsibilities include managing, supervising, conducting and marketing research projects to the construction industry in the following four fields: Materials, Structural Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering and Mechanical Engineering, in addition to my duties as a faculty member in the Department of Civil Engineering (see above and below).

1998 to December 2003

Associate Professor in the Department of Civil Engineering, King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals, Dhahran, Saudi Arabia.

Work responsibilities involved teaching undergraduate and graduate courses in geotechnical engineering and building materials options, participating in the Departmental and KFUPM Committees, supervising and participating in M.Sc., M.Eng. and Ph.D. researches and funded research projects in the areas of building materials and geotechnical engineering, and coordinating short courses in these fields.

1995 to 1998

Assistant Professor in the Department of Civil Engineering, King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals, Dhahran, Saudi Arabia.

Work responsibilities included teaching undergraduate and graduate courses in geotechnical engineering and building materials options, coordinating civil engineering seminars, participated in the Departmental and KFUPM Committees, supervised M.Sc. and M.Eng. researches and funded projects in building materials and geotechnical engineering areas, and coordinating short courses in these fields.

1992 to 1995

Instructor in the Department of Civil Engineering, KFUPM.

Work responsibilities included teaching Freshman-Senior level courses in structures, building materials and geotechnical engineering and conducting researches in these fields.

1985 to 1992

Lecturer in the Department of Civil Engineering, KFUPM.

Work responsibilities included teaching undergraduate classes related to civil engineering materials, soil mechanics, structural mechanics and elementary mathematics.

1982 to 1985

Research Assistant in the Department of Civil Engineering, KFUPM.

Work responsibilities included teaching and grading undergraduate classes related to structural mechanics, reinforced concrete, statics and elementary mathematics.

5. Teaching Activities for the Last Five Years:

Courses Taught

Undergraduate Courses

001 CE 201 Statics 001 CE 454 Soil Stabilization and Site Improvement 002 CE 201 Statics 011 CE 303 Structural Materials 011 CE 454 Soil Stabilization and Site Improvement 012 CE 201 Statics 012 CE 402 Durability, Evaluation & Repair of Concrete Structures

Graduate Courses

002 CE 628 Advanced Concrete and Aggregate

Senior Project, Summer Training & Co-op Supervision

Senior Projects

1) Mohammad Nasser Al-Mejmaj (# 964259), Optimum Design of Open Channel, June 2002 (Main Advisor: Dr. Mohammed Al-Zahrani).

Summer Training

1) Osamah Husni R. Kalkattawi (# 946527), Summer Training Report on: ARAMCO’s Jeddah Refinery, December 1999.

2) Mohammed Al-Alkami (# 962690), Summer Training Report on: Repairing Cracked Concrete & Conversion of Switchgear Room to Control Room, December 2000.

Co-op Reports

1) Bander T. Jarman (# 921295), Shotcreting Process in Abha, December 1999.

2) Ghali Salman Al-Anazi (# 937689), Construction of Silos in Saudi White Cement, May 2000.

3) Husain Hamed Al-Sayed (# 923627), Concrete Cylinder Pipe, June 2000.

4) Ibrahim Saeed Al-Gahtani (# 921627), Aggregate for Making Concrete, May 2001.

5) Ahmad Al-Yami (# 938294), The Design and Construction of Foundations, Columns and Beams of Al-Dhiyafa Mall Project, January 2002.

6) Salem Mohesin Al-Nahdi (# 962340), Design and Construction of Buildings at King Faisal Naval Base, January 2002.

7) Hatem Dawas Al-Yami (# 960843), The Design and Construction of Al-Madinah 130 Complex Building, May 2002.

M.S., M.E. and Ph.D. Advising

M.S. Theses Chairman

1) Taofiq O. Abiola, Plastic Shrinkage Cracking of Blended Cements under Hot Weather Conditions, September 2002.

2) Walid Mohammed El Mahdi Siddiq, Studies on Soil-Foundation Interaction in the Sabkha Environment of Eastern Saudi Arabia, December 2003.

3) Walid Mohammad Al-Kutti, Concrete Compliance Criteria for Eastern Saudi Arabia, in progress.

M.E. Report Chairman

1) Nasser Saad Saban, Stabilization of Two Eastern Saudi Marl Soils, June 2003.

M.S. Theses Committee Member

1) Syed Muhammed Ali, Interface Frictional Characteristics of Non-woven Geotextile- Sabkha and Sand Using Pull-out Tests, September 1999.

2) Khalid Al-Ghunaiyan, Characterization and Stabilization of Eastern Saudi Sands, October 1999.

3) Zaki Uddin Siddiqi, Effect of Geotextile on the Load-Carrying Capacity and Deformation of Sabkha Soil, May 2000.

4) Syed Imran Ali, Effect of Aggregate Quality on Reinforcement Corrosion, April 2003.

5) Mohammed Ismail, Improving the Performance of Damaged FBECR in Chloride- Contaminated Concrete, in progress.

Ph.D. Dissertation Committee Member

1) Hamed A. Al-Ghamdi, Effect of Curing and Mix Design Parameters on Durability of Portland Cement and Portland Cement-Silica Fume Cement Mortars in a Hot-Marine Environment, Principal Advisor: Prof. F.P. Glasser, Department of Chemistry, The University of Aberdeen, Scotland, United Kingdom, May 1999.

2) H.A.M. Beshr, Durability of High Performance Concrete, KFUPM, Dhahran, June 2000.

3) Mahmoud M. Ghazal, Geological Hazards and Soil Stabilization of the Western Saudi Sabkha Soils, Principal Advisor: Dr. Ibrahim M. Al-Hasan Abdulgadir, Department of Engineering Geology, College of Sciences and Technology, Al-Neelain University (previously known as Cairo University, Khartoum Branch), Sudan, July 2004 (The experimental work was conducted at King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia).

External Examiner of M.S. Thesis and Ph.D. Dissertation

1) Mohammed Al-Haj Hussein, The Effect of Cement Type on the Potential and Corrosion Behavior of Steel Reinforcement, Ph.D. Dissertation, Principal Advisor: Dr. Mike Mulheron, Lecturer in Construction Materials, School of Engineering, University of Surrey, Guildford, United Kingdom, August 2003.

2) Pang Wang Fook, Engineering Properties and Durability of Superplasticised Metakaolin Concrete with Different Water/Binder Ratios, Master of Eng. Science Thesis, Principal Advisor: Dr. Hashim Abdul Razak, Department of Civil Engineering, University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, March 2004.

3) Mahmoud M. Ghazal, Geological Hazards and Soil Stabilization of Western Saudi Sabkha Soils, Principal Advisor: Dr. Ibrahim M. Al-Hasan Abdulgadir, Department of Engineering Geology, College of Sciences and Technology, Al-Neelain University (previously known as Cairo University, Khartoum Branch), Sudan, July 2004 (The experimental work was conducted at King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia).

4) Fareeda Mohammed Abdallah, Engineering Specification of Khartoum State Aggregates for Concrete Mixes and Road Design, Master of Engineering Science, Principal Advisor: Dr. Ibrahim M. Al-Hasan Abdulgadir, Department of Engineering Geology, College of Sciences and Technology, Al-Neelain University (previously known as Cairo University, Khartoum Branch), Sudan, July 2004 (The experimental work was conducted at King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia).

Short Courses

Participated in the following short courses:

1) Inspection and Supervision Activity for Road Pavement Construction and Maintenance, March 2001, a closed short course conducted for Saudi-ARAMCO’s employees (Coordinator: Dr. Rezqallah H. Ramadhan), Research Institute, King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals, Dhahran (Performance was graded as excellent).

2) Crack-Controlled Design of Concrete Structures, conducted at King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals, Dhahran, May 11 to 15, 2002 and attended by 7 participants (Coordinator: Prof. A.K. Azad) (Performance was graded as very good*).

Coordinated and participated in the following short courses:

1) Testing of Concrete, conducted at King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals, Dhahran by the American Concrete Institute-Saudi Arabia Chapter (ACI-SAC), Eastern Province, May 18-20, 1999 and attended by 20 participants (No formal evaluation was conducted. This course was coordinated in association with Prof. A.K. Azad).

2) Engineering Aspects of Concrete Failures and Repairs, conducted at Saudi-ARAMCO, Dammam, May 22-26, 1999 and attended by 19 Saudi-ARAMCO employees only (Closed short course; no formal evaluation was conducted).

3) Protection of Reinforced Concrete Structures, conducted at King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals, Dhahran, November 13 to 17, 1999, and attended by 69 participants*. Since there were 16 instructors in the course, the coordinator was not evaluated. However, the performance was graded as excellent.

4) Engineering Aspects of Concrete Failures and Repairs, conducted at Saudi-ARAMCO, Dammam, September 16 to 20, 2000 and attended by 17 Saudi-ARAMCO employees only (closed short course). The course was evaluated by both Saudi-ARAMCO and KFUPM and was graded as excellent.

5) Stabilization of Indigenous Soils and Assessment of Pavements, conducted at King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals, Dhahran, October 21 to 25, 2000 and attended by 26 participants in addition to three graduate students and three undergraduate students and the performance was evaluated as excellent.

6) Inspection, Assessment and Repair of Concrete Structures, conducted at King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals, Dhahran, April 7 to 11, 2001 and attended by 43 participants and the performance was evaluated as excellent. (This course was coordinated in association with Prof. A.K. Azad).

7) Engineering Aspects of Concrete Failures and Repairs, offered to Saudi-ARAMCO employees only (closed short course), October 27 to 31, 2001 and attended by 17 participants and the performance was evaluated as excellent.

8) Protection of Reinforced Concrete Structures (with an Exhibition on Protection and Repair Techniques and Materials), conducted at King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals, Dhahran, February 2 to 6, 2002 and attended by 43 participants and the performance was evaluated as excellent.

9) Corrosion of Industrial Utilities and Its Prevention (for Managers and Engineers), conducted at King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals, Dhahran, April 20 to 24,

*My evaluation was not excellent because I presented the first two lectures in the course. Moreover, the enrollment was poor and the course evaluation itself was very good (not excellent). *This is the largest number of participants in engineering short courses.

2002 and attended by 18 participants and the performance was evaluated as excellent.

10) Engineering Aspects of Concrete Failures and Repairs, offered again to Saudi-ARAMCO employees only (closed short course), October 5 to 9, 2002 and attended by 15 participants and the performance was graded as excellent.

11) Protection of Reinforced Concrete Structures (with an Exhibition on Protection and Repair Techniques and Materials), conducted at King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals, Dhahran, May 1 to 5, 2004 and attended by 49 participants and the performance was evaluated as excellent.

12) Assessment and Repair of Reinforced Concrete Structures: Principles and Applications, will be conducted at King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals, Dhahran, April 9 to 20, 2005.

Coordinated the following short courses:

1) Analysis and Design of Structures Using STAAD III, Release 23, conducted at King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals, Dhahran, May 6 to 9, 2001 and attended by 23 participants (This course was coordinated with Prof. M.H. Baluch). The course evaluation was very good.

2) Analysis and Design of Structures Using STAAD III, Release 23, conducted at King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals, Dhahran, September 15 to 19, 2001 and attended by 37 participants (This course was coordinated with Dr. Ali H. Al-Gadhib). The course evaluation was excellent.

3) Wireless Systems and Networks, conducted at King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals, Department of Electrical Engineering, Dhahran, April 27 to May 1, 2002 and attended by 23 participants (This course was coordinated with the Bughsan/Bell Labs

Public and Invited Lectures

1) Silica Fume Concrete: Its Characteristics and Needs for Specification, CE 599 Seminar, KFUPM, September 1999.

2) Durability Problems in the Arabian Gulf: Causes and Remedial Measures, Saudi Society of Civil Engineering Monthly Meeting, Jeddah, October 2002.

3) Pozzolan Blended Cements: Their Advantages and Drawbacks, Board Meeting, Pozzolan Product Factory Co. (Burkani), Radisson Hotel, Jeddah, June 6, 2004.

4) Geotechnical Characteristics of Sabkha Soil in the Eastern Province of Saudi Arabia, Al- Neelain University, Khartoum, Sudan, July 31st, 2004.

6. Research Activities and Publications for the Last Five Years:

Research Interests

Hot-weather concreting. Usage of pozzolanic materials in concrete including silica fume, fly ash and natural pozzolans. Durability and protection of reinforced concrete structures in aggressive media. Non-destructive testing of concrete, soils and rocks. Improvement of indigenous soils. Repair materials and repair systems. Impact of concrete constituents on durability. Bond and corrosion resistance of fusion-bonded epoxy-coated rebars in chloride- bearing media. Influence of corrosion inhibitors on corrosion of reinforcing steel. Compliance criteria for concrete in eastern Saudi Arabia. Durability of FRP and other non- corroding bars.

Publications

Refereed Journals

1. Almusallam, A.A., Maslehuddin, M., Abdul-Waris, M., Dakhil, F.H., and Al-Amoudi, O.S.B., “Plastic Shrinkage Cracking of Blended Cement Concretes in Hot Environments,” Magazine of Concrete Research, Vol. 51, No. 4, August 1999, pp. 241-246.

2. Al-Amoudi, O.S.B., “Soil Stabilization and Durability of Reinforced Concrete in Sabkha Environments,” Journal of King Abdulaziz University: Engineering Sciences, Special Issue on: Fourth Saudi Engineering Conference, 1999, pp. 53-72.

3. Al-Gahtani, H.J., Abbasi, A.F., and Al-Amoudi, O.S.B., Reply to a Discussion Contribution of the Paper, “Concrete Mixture Design for Hot Weather: Experimental and Statistical Analyses,” Magazine of Concrete Research, Vol. 52, No. 1, 2000, pp. 65-67.

4. Azam, S., Abduljauwad, S.N., Al-Shayea, N.A., and Al-Amoudi, O.S.B., “Effects of Calcium Sulfate on Swelling Potential of an Expansive Clay,” ASTM Geotechnical Testing Journal, Vol. 23, No. 4, December 2000, pp. 389-403.

5. Al-Amoudi, O.S.B., Maslehuddin, M., and Bader, M.A., “Characteristics of Silica Fume and Its Impacts on Concrete in the Arabian Gulf,” Concrete, Vol. 35, No. 2, February 2001, pp. 45-50. (This Paper won the Best Paper Award in the 6th International Conference on Deterioration and Repair of Reinforced Concrete in the Arabian Gulf, Manama, Bahrain, November 2000).

6. Al-Amoudi, O.S.B., and Abuzeid, N.S., “Effect of Soil Pollution on Substructures,” International Journal of Global Energy Issues, a Special Issue on: Energy and Environment Interactions, Vol. 15, No. 3/4, 2001, pp. 333-342.

7. Asi, I.M., Al-Abdul Wahhab, H.I., Al-Amoudi, O.S.B., Khan, M.I., and Siddiqi, Z., “Stabilization of Dune Sand Using Foamed Asphalt,” ASTM Geotechnical Testing Journal, Vol. 25, No. 2, June 2002, pp. 168-176.*

8. Al-Amoudi, O.S.B., “Attack on Plain and Blended Cements Exposed to Aggressive Sulfate Environments,” Cement & Concrete Composites, Special Issue on: Sulfate Attack and Thaumasite Formation, Vol. 24, Nos. 3-4, June-August 2002, pp. 305-316.

9. Al-Amoudi, O.S.B., “Durability of Plain and Blended Cements in Marine Environments,” Advances in Cement Research, Vol. 14, No. 3, July 2002, pp. 89-100.

10. Al-Amoudi, O.S.B., Maslehuddin, M., Lashari, A.N., and Almusallam, A.A., “Effectiveness of Corrosion Inhibitors in Contaminated Concrete,” Cement & Concrete Composites, Special Issue on: Concrete Durability, Vol. 25, Nos. 4-5, May-July 2003, pp. 439-449.

11. Al-Amoudi, O.S.B., Asi, I.M.K., Al-Abdul Wahhab, H.I., and Khan, Z.A., “Clegg Hammer- California-Bearing Ratio Correlations,” ASCE Journal of Materials in Civil Engineering, Vol. 14, No. 6, December 2002, pp. 512-523.

12. Al-Amoudi, O.S.B., “Characterization and Chemical Stabilization of Al-Qurayyah Sabkha Soil,” ASCE Journal of Materials in Civil Engineering, Vol. 14, No. 6, December 2002, pp. 478-484.

13. Sharafuddin, A., and Al-Amoudi, O.S.B., “Parking Area Repair – Saudi Arabia,” ACI Concrete International, Vol. 25, No. 1, January 2003, pp. 59-63.

14. Azam, S., Abduljauwad, S.N., and Al-Amoudi, O.S.B., “Volume Change Behavior of Arid Calcareous Soils,” ASCE Journal of Natural Hazards Review, Vol. 4, No. 2, May 2003, pp.

*Note that I am the corresponding author.

90-94.

15. Almusallam, A.A., Khan, F.M., Al-Dulaijan, S.U., and Al-Amoudi, O.S.B., “Effectiveness of Surface Coatings in Improving Concrete Durability,” Cement & Concrete Composites, Special Issue on: Concrete Durability, Vol. 25, Nos. 4-5, May-July 2003, pp. 473-481.

16. Al-Amoudi, O.S.B., “Properties of Sabkha Soils and the Construction Problems on Them,” Building Technology, Vol. 1, No. 2, March 2003, pp. 59-65 (in Arabic). (This Paper won the Second Award in the Symposium on Urban Development in Arid Regions and Associated Problems).

17. Al-Amoudi, O.S.B., Siddiq, W.M.E., and Mahmoud, E.A., “Blended Cements with Pozzolanic Materials: Their Advantages and Drawbacks,” Journal of Building Technology, Vol. 1, Issue 4, February 2004 (Dhul-Hejjah 1424H), pp. 108-117 (in Arabic).

18. Al-Amoudi, O.S.B., Maslehuddin, M., and Mohammed, I., “Long-Term Performance of FBEC Bars in Chloride-Contaminated Concrete,” ACI Materials Journal, Vol. 101, No. 4, July-August 2004, pp. 303-309.

19. Al-Amoudi, O.S.B., Maslehuddin, M., and Abiola, T.O., “Effect of Type and Dosage of Silica Fume on Plastic Shrinkage of Concrete Exposed to Hot Weather,” Construction and Building Materials, Vol. 18, 2004, pp. 737-743.

20. Naqvi, A.A., Nagadi, M.M., and Al-Amoudi, O.S.B., “Elemental Analysis of Concrete Samples Using an Accelerator-Based PGNAA Setup,” Nuclear Instruments and Methods in Physics (B Section), Elsevier, Amsterdam, 2004, in press.

21. Naqvi, A.A., Nagadi, M.M., and Al-Amoudi, O.S.B., “Corrosion Study Using of Concrete Using PGNAA Technique,” Materials Science Forum, Vols. 480-481, 2005, pp. 33-42.

22. Al-Amoudi, O.S.B., Abiola, T.O., and Maslehuddin, M., “Effect of Superplasticizer Type on Plastic Shrinkage in Plain and Silica Fume Cement Concretes under Hot Weather Conditions,” Construction and Building Materials, 2005, in press.

23. Al-Ahmadi, H.M., Asi, I.M., Al-Amoudi, O.S.B., Aiban, S.A., and Siddique, Z.U., “Effect of Geotextile and Cement on the Performance of Sabkha Subgrade,” Journal of Building and Environment, 2005, in press.

24. Al-Amoudi, O.S.B., Siddiq, W.M.E., and Maslehuddin, M., “The Influential Factors on the Permeability of Concrete,” Building Technology, in press (in Arabic).

25. Ghazal, M.M., Sabtan, A.A., and Al-Amoudi, O.S.B., “Geotechnical Characteristics and Stabilization of a Western Saudi Sabkha Soil,” Engineering Geology, under review.

26. Shafiqur Rehman, Shash, A.A., and Al-Amoudi, O.S.B., “Photovoltaic Technology of Electricity Generation for Desert Camping,” under preparation.

27. Al-Amoudi, O.S.B., Khan, K., and Al-Kahtani, N.S., “Chemical Stabilization of a Saudi Calcareous Marl Soil,” Canadian Geotechnical Journal, under review.

28. Naqvi, A.A., Nagadi, M.M., and Al-Amoudi, O.S.B., “Measurement of Sulfur in Concrete for Durability Studies Using PGNAA Technique,” under preparation.

Refereed Conference Papers

1. Al-Amoudi, O.S.B., “Addition of Silica Fume to Concrete: Pros and Cons,” Proceedings, 5th Saudi Engineering Conference, Umm Al-Qura University, Makkah, Vol. 3, March 1999, pp. 43-52.

2. Al-Amoudi, O.S.B., Al-Ayedi, E.S., Aiban, S.A., and Al-Abdul Wahhab, H.I., “Stabilization of Al-Qurayyah Sabkha Soil,” Proceedings, 5th Saudi Engineering Conference, Umm Al- Qura University, Makkah, Vol. 3, March 1999, pp. 227-237.

3. Al-Amoudi, O.S.B., “Mechanisms of Sulfate Attack in Plain and Blended Cements: A Review,” International Congress on: Creating with Cement, “Extending Performance of Concrete Structures,” Thomas Telford, London, September 1999, pp. 247-260. Also published in: Proceedings, Performance of Concrete Structures in the Arabian Gulf Environment, KFUPM, Dhahran, November 1998, pp. 172-188.

4. Al-Amoudi, O.S.B., Maslehuddin, M., and Bader, M.A., “Characteristics of Silica Fume and Its Impacts on Concrete in the Arabian Gulf,” Proceedings, 6th International Conference on Deterioration and Repair of Reinforced Concrete in the Arabian Gulf, Manama, Bahrain, November 2000, pp. 165-180.

5. Al-Amoudi, O.S.B., Aiban, S.A., and Al-Abdul Wahhab, H.I., “Geotechnical Characteristics of Twenty Samples from Eastern Saudi Sabkha Soils,” Proceedings, First Gulf Conference on Roads, Kuwait, March 2002, pp. 237-248.

6. Al-Amoudi, O.S.B., Alidi, S.H., Maslehuddin, M., and Al-Mehthel, M.H., “Effect of Curing on the Properties of Silica Fume Cement Concrete,” Proceedings, 27th Conference on Our World in Concrete and Structures (Conference Theme: Concrete for Sustainable Development), Singapore, August 2002, pp. 121-136.

7. Al-Amoudi, O.S.B., “Properties of Sabkha Soils and the Construction Problems on Them,” Proceedings, Symposium on Urban Development in Arid Regions and Associated Problems, Ministry of Public Works and Housing, Riyadh, Vol. 3, Sha’aban 1423H (November 2002), pp. 377-387 (in Arabic).

8. Al-Amoudi, O.S.B., “Concrete Deterioration in the Arabian Gulf: Causes and Solutions,” Proceedings, Symposium on Urban Development in Arid Regions and Associated Problems, Ministry of Public Works and Housing, Riyadh, Vol. 3, Sha’aban 1423H (November 2002), pp. 495-505 (in Arabic).

9. Aiban, S.A., Al-Abdul Wahhab, H.I., and Al-Amoudi, O.S.B., “Evaluation and Improvement of Eastern Saudi Calcareous Sediment for Constructional Purposes,” Proceedings, Symposium on Urban Development in Arid Regions and Associated Problems, Ministry of Public Works and Housing, Riyadh, Vol. 3, Sha’aban 1423H (November 2002), pp. 407-418 (in Arabic).

10. Al-Amoudi, O.S.B., “Sulfate Attack on Plain and Blended Cements in Sea Water,” Proceedings, 6th Saudi Engineering Conference, KFUPM, Dhahran, Vol. 3, December 2002, pp. 111-124.

11. Azad, A.K., Al-Abdul Wahhab, H.I., and Al-Amoudi, O.S.B., “A Diagnostic Assessment of Cracking of Plinth Beams in a Storage Building,” Proceedings, 28th Conference on Our World in Concrete and Structures, Singapore, August 2003, pp. 217-222.

12. Al-Amoudi, O.S.B., “Deterioration of Plain and Blended Cements in Marine Exposure,” Proceedings, ACI-Kuwait Chapter 1st International Conference & 4th Exhibition, Kuwait, September 29-October 1, 2003, pp. 42-52.

13. Al-Amoudi, O.S.B., “Characteristics of Silica Fume and Its Impact on Concrete: Pros and Cons,” A Keynote Paper presented at the ACI-Kuwait Chapter 1st International Conference & 4th Exhibition, Kuwait, September 29-October 1, 2003 (not published in the proceedings but distributed to the attendees).

14. Ahmad, S., Al-Amoudi, O.S.B., and Maslehuddin, M., “Reinforcement Corrosion in the Arabian Gulf and Its Prevention: A Review,” Proceedings, 7th International Conference on: Concrete in Hot and Aggressive Environments, Manama, Bahrain, Vol. 1, October 2003, pp. 211-225.

15. Al-Amoudi, O.S.B., and Maslehuddin, M., “Performance of Supplementary Cementing Materials in Hot and Arid Environments,” Proceedings, 7th International Conference on: Concrete in Hot and Aggressive Environments, Manama, Bahrain, Vol. 1, October 2003, pp. 429-443.

16. Bader, M.A., Ahmad, A., Shafigur Rahman, Al-Amoudi, O.S.B., Shaahid, S., and Hafieche, B., “Evaluation of Thermal Performance of Different Saudi Bricks,” Symposium on Thermal Insulation and the Importance of Its Application in the GCC Countries, April 2004, accepted for publication after being reviewed.

17. Shafiqur Rehman, Shash, Ali A., and Al-Amoudi, O.S.B., “Solar Energy on Alternate Source of Electricity Generation for Remote Applications,” 6th International Conference and Exhibition on Chemistry in Industry (CHEMINDIX 2004), Bahrain, September 27-29, 2004, accepted for publication.

18. Al-Amoudi, O.S.B., Maslehuddin, M., and Al-Idi, S.H., “Long-Term Performance of Epoxy- Coated Steel Bars in Chloride-Contaminated Concrete,” 6th International Congress on Global Construction: Ultimate Concrete Opportunities, Dundee, Scotland, July 5 to 7, 2005, accepted for presentation and publication.

Research Proposals

1. Bader, M.A. et al., “Study of the Concrete Failure at Qurayyah Power Plant,” a proposal submitted to SCECO-East, Dammam, for funding, October 1999.

2. Al-Amoudi, O.S.B. et al., “Testing of Concrete Structural Units,” a proposal submitted to Jodran Company Ltd., Dammam, June 2000.

3. Naqvi, A.A. and others, “Development of a Pulsed Prompt Gamma-Ray Activation Analysis (PGNAA) Facility at KFUPM for Elemental Analysis of Bulk Samples,” an internal proposal submitted through CAPS, Research Institute, for funding, December 2000.

4. Abo Shamma, H. et al. (Center for Economics and Management Systems, Research Institute), “Comprehensive Development Plan for the Golden Belt Village,” a proposal submitted to the Golden Belt Village, Al-Khobar for funding, December 2001.

5. In-situ Measurement of Corrosion Rate of Reinforcing Steel in Concrete,” a proposal submitted to the Consulting Services Department, Saudi-ARAMCO, Dhahran, December 2001.

6. “Effectiveness of Corrosion Inhibitors in Contaminated Concrete,” a revised proposal submitted to the Consulting Services Department, Saudi-ARAMCO, Dhahran, April 2002.

7. “Establishing Compliance Criteria for Locally-Produced Concrete,” a revised proposal submitted to the Consulting Services Department, Saudi-ARAMCO, Dhahran, April 2002.

8. Al-Amoudi, O.S.B., and Shamshad Ahmad, “Online Development for the Course: Structural Materials (CE 303),” a proposal submitted to the Academic Development Center, KFUPM, for funding, September 2002.

9. Al-Amoudi, O.S.B., A Discussion Paper (Proposal) entitled “Minimizing Shrinkage Cracks in Silica Fume Cement Concrete Exposed to Hot Weather,” submitted to the Royal Commission of Jubail and Yanbu (through the Research Institute, Dr. H. Saricimen) for funding, September 2002.

10. Maslehuddin, M. et al., A Discussion Paper (Proposal) entitled “Evaluation of Curing Methods for Concreting under Hot Weather Conditions,” submitted to Saudi ARAMCO for funding, September 2002.

11. Azad, A.K. et al., “Development of an Improved Protection System for CCP Construction,” a proposal submitted for the second time to AMERON Company, Dammam, October 2002.

12. Maslehuddin, M. et al., “Investigation of EKISORON for Improving the Properties of Concrete and Soils,” a proposal submitted to Daghestani, Makkah Al-Mukarramah, CER 2267, March 2003.

13. Al-Dulaijan, S.U. et al., “Protection through Chemical Inhibitors in Reinforced Concrete Structures with FBEC Bars,” submitted to Saudi ARAMCO, Dhahran, CER 2278, June 2003.

14. Kalimur-Rahman, M. et al., “Size Optimization of Concrete Thrust Anchor Blocks for Pipelines,” submitted to Saudi ARAMCO, Dhahran, CER 2275, May 2003.

15. Kalimur-Rahman, M. et al., “Study on New Cement Products-II: Market, Technical and Economical Feasibility Study,” submitted to the Eastern Province Cement Company, Dammam, CER 2280, July 2003.

16. Al-Amoudi, O.S.B. et al., “Investigation on Industrial Usage of Cement Kiln Dust Phase I: Literature Review and Preliminary Experimental Study,” submitted to the Arabian Cement Company Limited, Jeddah, CER 2294, December 2003.

Technical Reports

1. Maslehuddin, M. et al., “Effect of the Quality of Indigenous Aggregates on Concrete Durability,” Progress Report No. 1 on: Selection of Aggregate Sources, submitted to Saudi ARAMCO, January 1999.

2. Maslehuddin, M. et al., “Effect of the Quality of Indigenous Aggregates on Concrete Durability,” Progress Report No. 2 on: Testing of Aggregates, submitted to Saudi ARAMCO, April 1999.

3. Maslehuddin, M. et al., “Concrete Durability Research Study,” Progress Report No. 4 on: Progress on Testing of Repair Components, submitted to Saudi ARAMCO, May 1999.

4. Maslehuddin, M. et al., “Effect of the Quality of Indigenous Aggregates on Concrete Durability,” Progress Report No. 3 on: Testing of Concrete, submitted to Saudi ARAMCO, September 1999.

5. Al-Amoudi, O.S.B. et al., “Specifications for Silica Fume to Produce Durable Concrete,” Progress Report No. 1 on: Selection of Silica Fume Samples, submitted to Saudi-ARAMCO, October 1999.

6. Al-Amoudi, O.S.B. et al., “Specifications for Silica Fume to Produce Durable Concrete,” Progress Report No. 2 on: Testing of Silica Fume Concrete, submitted to Saudi-ARAMCO, November 1999.

7. Maslehuddin, M. et al., “Concrete Durability Research Study,” Progress Report No. 5 on: Testing of Complete Systems, submitted to Saudi ARAMCO, June 2000.

8. Al-Amoudi, O.S.B. et al., “Specifications for Silica Fume to Produce Durable Concrete,” Progress Report No. 3 on: Progress of Work in Task 3, submitted to Saudi-ARAMCO, July 2000.

9. Maslehuddin, M. et al., “Effect of the Quality of Indigenous Aggregates on Concrete Durability,” Final Report and Executive Summary, submitted to Saudi ARAMCO, July 2000.

10. Maslehuddin, M. et al., “Concrete Durability Research Study,” Final Report and Executive Summary, submitted to Saudi ARAMCO, October 2000.

11. Maslehuddin, M. et al., “Concrete Durability Research Study,” Repair Manual, submitted to Saudi ARAMCO, October 2000.

12. Al-Amoudi, O.S.B. et al., “Specifications for Silica Fume to Produce Durable Concrete,” Draft Final Report, submitted to Saudi-ARAMCO, January 2001.

13. Al-Amoudi, O.S.B. et al., “Testing of Concrete Structural Units,” Final Report, submitted to Jodran Company Ltd., Dammam, February 2001.

14. Al-Amoudi, O.S.B. et al., “Specifications for Silica Fume to Produce Durable Concrete,” Final Report and Executive Summary, submitted to Saudi-ARAMCO, May 2001.

15. Asi, I.M.K. et al., “Cracking in Ground Beams in Building 5060 for Al-Yamamah Hunter Project, Jubail,” Final Report, submitted to the Ministry of Defense and Aviation, Riyadh, June 2001.

16. Sabtan, A.A. et al., “Geological Hazards and Soil Stabilization of the Sabkhas in Yanbu, Rabigh, and Al-Qunfudhah,” First Progress Report, Project No. 207/419, submitted to Scientific Research Council, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, June 2001.

17. Sabtan, A.A. et al., “Geological Hazards and Soil Stabilization of the Sabkhas in Yanbu, Rabigh, and Al-Qunfudhah,” Second Progress Report, Project No. 207/419, submitted to Scientific Research Council, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, April 2002.

18. Khondaker, A.N. et al., “Management of the Ash Waste Generated at Rabigh,” Final Report and Executive Summary, submitted to the Saudi Company for Environmental Works, September 2002.

19. Al-Zahrani, M.M. et al., “Assessment of Glass Fiber Reinforced Plastic Bars under Aggressive Local Exposure,” First Progress Report, Project No. SAB 2001/01, submitted to the Deanship of Scientific Research, KFUPM, September 2002.

20. Abd-El-Barr, M. et al., Research Manual, University Research Office, College of Graduate Studies, King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals, October 2002.

21. Al-Amoudi, O.S.B. et al., “Corrosion Resistance of Fusion-Bonded Epoxy-Coated Bars in Chloride-Contaminated Concrete,” Draft Final Report, Project No. SABIC/99-12, Deanship of Scientific Research, KFUPM, October 2002.

22. Sabtan, A.A. et al., “Geological Hazards and Soil Stabilization of the Sabkhas in Yanbu, Rabigh, and Al-Qunfudhah,” Third Progress Report, Project No. 207/419, submitted to Scientific Research Council, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, November 2002.

23. Al-Gahtani, A.S. et al., “Improving the Performance of Damaged FBECR in Chloride- Contaminated Concrete,” First Progress Report, Project No. FT2001/04, submitted to the Deanship of Scientific Research, KFUPM, November 2002.

24. Sharif, A.M. et al., “Corrosion Research,” Final Report, Project No. CER 2209, submitted to the Royal Commission for Jubail and Yanbu, Jubail Industrial City, August 2003.

25. Al-Amoudi, O.S.B. et al., “Comprehensive Development Plan for the Golden Belt Village,” Draft Final Report, Project No. CEMS 2215, submitted to the Golden Belt Village Administration, Al-Khobar, January 2004.

26. Kaleemur-Rahman, M. et al., “Finite Element Analysis of Failure in Heat Transfer Line,” Draft Final Report, Project No. CER 2274, submitted to the SABIC Technology Center, Jubail, January 2004.

27. Sabtan, A.A. et al., “Geological Hazards and Soil Stabilization of the Sabkhas in Yanbu, Rabigh, and Al-Qunfudhah,” Draft Final Report, Project No. 207/419, submitted to Scientific Research Council, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, April 2004.

Research Projects

Participation in Sponsored-Research Projects

1. Principal Investigator of a testing project funded by Jodran Company Ltd., Dammam on Testing of Concrete Structural Units, Project No. CE2208, Department of Civil Engineering, King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals, September 2000 (Duration: seven and a half months).

2. Assessment project funded by the Naval Forces, Ministry of Defense and Aviation on Investigation of Cracking in Ground Beams in Building 5060 for Al-Yamamah Hunter Project, Jubail, Project No. CE2207, Department of Civil Engineering, King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals, December 2000 (Duration: six months).

3. Principal Investigator of a project funded by SABIC (through the Deanship of Scientific Research) on Corrosion Resistance of Fusion-Bonded Epoxy-Coated Bars in Chloride- Contaminated Concrete, Project No. SABIC/99-12, Deanship of Scientific Research (Duration: 12 months).

4. Experimental project funded by the Scientific Research Council, King Abdulaziz University, on Geological Hazards and Soil Stabilization of the Sabkhas in Yanbu, Rabigh, and Al- Qunfudhah, Project No. 207/419, Department of Earth Sciences, King Abdulaziz University, January 2001 (Duration: two years).

5. Experimental program on the assessment of means to stabilize ash waste “Management of Ash Waste Generated at Rabigh,” funded by the Saudi Company for Environmental Works, Project No. CEW2229, Research Institute, King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals, October 2001 (Duration: 18 months).

6. Experimental project funded by SABIC (through the Deanship of Scientific Research) on Assessment of Glass Fiber Reinforced Plastic Bars under Aggressive Local Exposure Conditions, Project No. SABIC/2001-01, April 2002 (Duration: 18 months).

7. Experimental project funded by SABIC (through the Deanship of Scientific Research) on Improving the Performance of Damaged FBECR in Chloride-Contaminated Concrete, Project No. SABIC/2001-04, April 2002 (Duration: 18 months).

8. Principal Investigator of a project entitled Compliance Criteria for Locally-Produced Concrete, Project No. ARI-012, Applied Research Income Grants, Research Institute, KFUPM, December 2002 (Duration: 18 months).

9. Experimental project funded by the Royal Commission for Jubail and Yanbu, Jubail Industrial City, on Corrosion Research Studies, Project No. CER 2209, Research Institute, King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals, November 2001 (Duration: 24 months).

8. Task Leader (and thereafter Project Manager) of the project Comprehensive Development Plan for the Golden Belt Village, funded by the Village authority, Project No. CEMS 2215, Research Institute, King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals, November 2002 (Duration: 14 months).

9. Experimental project funded by SABIC (through the Deanship of Scientific Research) on Measurement of Chloride and Sulfate Ion Concentration in Concrete Samples for Corrosion Studies Using PGNAA Technique, Project No. SABIC/2002-03, September 2002 (Duration: 18 months).

10. Experimental program funded by AMERON, Dammam, on Development of an Improved Protection System for CCP Construction, Project No. CER 2264, Research Institute, King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals, January 2003 (Duration: 14 months).

11. Experimental research project funded by Saudi ARAMCO, Dhahran, on Development of a Construction Material System for Sulfur Pits, Project No. CER 2266, Research Institute, King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals, June 2003 (Duration: months).

12. A member of the computer modelling project on Finite Element Analysis Failure in Heat Transfer Line, funded by SABIC Technology Center, Jubail Industrial City, Project No. CER 2274, June 2003 (Duration: 7 months).

13. Experimental research project funded by Saudi ARAMCO, Dhahran, on Size Optimization of Concrete Thrust Anchor Blocks for Pipelines, Project No. CER 2275, Research Institute, King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals, August 2003 (Duration: 30 months).

14. A member of the project Development of Computer Program for Precast Concrete Elements, funded by Industrial Contractors Company (INCO), Dammam, Project No. CER 2268, December 2003 (Duration: 9 months).

15. A member of the project Development of Design Guidelines for Precast Concrete, funded by Industrial Contractors Company (INCO), Dammam, Project No. CER 2269, December 2003 (Duration: 9 months).

16. Coordinator and principal instructor of a training program entitled Training in Testing of Construction Materials – Part I (Concrete Technology), for FUGRO-Suhaimi, Ltd., Dammam, Project No. CER 4903, December 2003 (Duration: 4 months).

17. A member of the project Protection through Chemical Inhibitors in Reinforced Concrete Structures with FBEC Bars, funded by Saudi ARAMCO, Dhahran, Project No. CER 2278, February 2004 (Duration: 24 months).

18. Principal Investigator of the project Investigation on Industrial Usage of Cement Kiln Dust Phase I: Literature Review and Preliminary Experimental Study, funded by the Arabian Cement Company Limited, Jeddah, Project No. CER 2294, July 2004 (Duration: 6 months).

Participation in Unsponsored Research Projects

These projects were conducted either independently or in association with colleagues at the University either as part of graduate/undergraduate projects or small investigations for research publications.

1. Characterization, testing and stabilization of sabkha soils.

2. Mix design for hot-weather concrete.

3. Sulfate attack on plain and blended cements in sulfate-chloride environments.

4. Corrosion of reinforcing steel in concrete exposed to sulfate-chloride environments.

5. Corrosion-resistance and bond strength of epoxy-coated reinforcing steel bars.

6. Effect of corrosion inhibitors on the corrosion-resistance of reinforced concrete.

7. Effect of concrete surface coatings on the corrosion-resistance of reinforced concrete.

8. Effect of corrosion inhibitors on the pore solution chemistry of plain and blended cements (in progress).

9. Shrinkage characteristics of plain and blended cement concretes.

Conference Presentations

1. Stabilization of Al-Qurayyah Sabkha Soil, Fifth Saudi Engineering Conference, Umm Al- Qura University, Makkah, Saudi Arabia, March 1999.

2. Addition of Silica Fume in Concrete: Pros and Cons, Fifth Saudi Engineering Conference, Umm Al-Qura University, Makkah, Saudi Arabia, March 1999.

3. Corrosion of Reinforcing Steel in Sulfate-Chloride Environments: Laboratory and Field Studies, Symposium on Corrosion of Reinforcement in Concrete Structures and Its Protection, Royal Commission for Jubail and Yanbu, Jubail, May 1999.

4. Mechanisms of Sulfate Attack on Plain and Blended Cements: A Review, International Congress on Creating with Concrete, Dundee, Scotland, September 1999.

5. Characteristics of Silica Fume and Its Impact on Concrete in the Arabian Gulf, Sixth International Conference on Deterioration and Repair of Reinforced Concrete in the Arabian Gulf, Bahrain, November 2000.*

6. Stabilization of an Eastern Saudi Sabkha Soil, First Gulf Conference on Roads, Kuwait, March 2002.

7. Geotechnical Characteristics of Twenty Samples from Eastern Saudi Sabkha Soils, First Gulf Conference on Roads, Kuwait, March 2002.

8. Effect of Curing on the Properties of Silica Fume Cement Concrete, 27th Conference on Our World in Concrete and Structures (Conference Theme: Concrete for Sustainable Development), Singapore, August 2002 (presented in collaboration with the co-author, Eng. M. Al-Mehthel, Saudi ARAMCO).

9. Concrete Deterioration in the Arabian Gulf: Causes and Solutions, Symposium on Urban Development in Arid Regions and Associated Problems, Ministry of Public Works and Housing, Riyadh, November 2002.

10. Properties of Sabkha Soils and the Construction Problems on Them, Symposium on Urban Development in Arid Regions and Associated Problems, Ministry of Public Works and Housing, Riyadh, November 2002.

11. Deterioration of Plain and Blended Cements in Marine Exposure, ACI-Kuwait Chapter 1st International Conference & 4th Exhibition, Kuwait, September 29-October 1, 2003.

12. Characteristics of Silica Fume and Its Impact on Concrete: Pros and Cons, ACI-Kuwait Chapter 1st International Conference & 4th Exhibition, Kuwait, September 29-October 1, 2003.

*This paper was the recipient of the Best Paper Award in the Conference.

13. Long-term Monitoring of FBE Coated Rebars in Contaminated Concrete, 2003 Materials Engineering and Corrosion Control Technical Exchange Meeting, Saudi ARAMCO, Dhahran, October 5-8, 2003.

14. Performance of Supplementary Cementing Materials in a Hot and Arid Environment, 7th International Conference on: Concrete in Hot and Aggressive Environments, Manama, Bahrain, October 13-15, 2003.

15. Evaluation of Thermal Performance of Different Saudi Bricks, Symposium on Thermal Insulation and the Importance of Its Application in the GCC Countries, Ministry of Municipality, Rural Affairs and Housing, Riyadh, April 19 to 21, 2004.

16. Usages of Saudi Natural Pozzolans in the Construction Industry, Symposium on Possibilities in Investment in the Mining Industry, Ministry of Petroleum and Mineral Resources, Makkah, Sha’aban 21, 1425H (October 5th, 2004).

Conference and Symposia Attendance (Without Presentation)

1. Attended the 5th CANMET/ACI International Conference on Durability of Concrete, Barcelona Hilton Hotel, Barcelona, Spain, June 4th to 9th, 2000.

2. Attended the 7th CANMET/ACI International Conference on Fly Ash, Silica Fume, Slag and Natural Pozzolans in Concrete, Park Sheraton Hotel, Chennai (Madras), India, July 22nd to 27th, 2001.

3. Attended the 5th CANMET/ACI International Conference on Recent Advances in Concrete Technology, Hilton Singapore Hotel, Singapore, July 29th to August 1st, 2001.

4. Attended the Symposium on Certification of Practicing Engineers, KFUPM, Dhahran, April 2002.

5. Attended the Symposium on Specifications of Engineering Design and the Importance of Their Unification, organized by the Engineering Committee at the Chamber of Commerce, Dammam, May 2002.

6. Attended the 4th International Conference on Advanced Composite Materials in Bridges and Structures, Calgary Westin Hotel, Calgary, Canada, July 20 to 23, 2004.

Editorial Work

- Reviewed the paper “Characteristics of Collapsible Soils in Central Saudi Arabia,” for the Symposium on Innovation & Distinction in Urban & Infrastructure Development of the Kingdom in 100 Years, Ministry of Public Works and Housing, Riyadh, February 1999 (in Arabic).

- Reviewed the paper “The Geotechnical Properties of Al-Nekhaila Sabkha, South of Jeddah,” Manuscript # VII/P7/99 for the Journal of King Abdulaziz University: EARTH SCIENCES, July 1999.

- Reviewed the paper “A General Method for Designing Concrete Mixes in Moderate and Hot Climates,” Manuscript # R-9906 for the Arabian Journal for Science and Engineering, February 2000.

- Reviewed twice the proposal “Design Calculations of 225Cf/241Am-Be Source Based Prompt Gamma Neutron Activation Analysis (PGNAA) Analysers for Elemental Analysis of Industrial Bulk Samples,” #CGS/711/00 for the SABIC Research Proposal Evaluation, Deanship of Scientific Research, KFUPM, April 2000 and May 2001.

- Edited the paper “Stabilization of Sabkha Soil Using Foamed Asphalt” by Asi, I.M. The paper was accepted for publication in its present form in the ASCE Journal of Materials in Civil Engineering, January 2001 (The paper was published in the Sept.-Oct. 2001 issue).

- Reviewed the following six papers for a Special Issue on Durability in the Journal of Cement and Concrete Composites, published by Elsevier Science, UK (Guest Editor: Dr. M. Maslehuddin):

i) “The Durability of High Performance Concrete,” February 2001.

ii) “Sulphate Attack on Concrete,” February 2001.

iii) “Natural Marine Exposure Results for Reinforced Concrete Slabs with Corrosion Inhibitors,” April 2001.

iv) “Sulfate Resistance of Plain and Blended Cements Exposed to Varying Concentrations of Sodium Sulfate,” June 2001.

v) “Effect of Sulfate Ions and Associated Cation Type on Pore Solution Chemistry in Chloride-Contaminated Plain and Blended Cements,” August 2001.

vi) “Performance of Concrete in Sabkha Environment,” March 2002.

- Reviewed twice the paper “Effect of Cement Alkalinity on Pore Solution Chemistry and Chloride-Induced Reinforcement Corrosion,” Manuscript #2001126, for publication in the ACI Materials Journal, published by the American Concrete Institute, Farmington Hills, USA, July 2001 and March 2002.

- Reviewed the following four papers for the Sixth Saudi Engineering Conference, KFUPM, Dhahran (March and May 2002):

i) Effect of Aggregate Quality on the Properties of Concrete (Paper No. SEC-1-03-023);

ii) Retempering of Ready-Mixed Concrete in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia (Paper No. SEC-1-03- 047);

iii) Performance of Repair Materials in Hot Weather Conditions (Paper No. SEC-1-03- 030); and

iv) Assessment of Strength Testing by RMC Factories in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia (Paper No. SEC-1-03-063).

- Reviewed the paper “Hydrology of Al-Lith Sabkha, Saudi Arabia,” Manuscript #01035, for publication in the Journal of Asian Earth Sciences, published by Elsevier Science Limited.

- Reviewed the following eight Arabic papers for the Symposium on Urbanization in Arid Regions and Associated Problems, Ministry of Public Works and Housing, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia (March and May 2002):

i) Effect of Hot Weather on Behavior and Properties of Concrete Structures (Paper No. B443);

ii) Production of Suitable Bricks for Construction in Desert (Paper No. B552);

iii) Effect of Emulsified Asphalt on Some Properties of Gypsiferous Soil (Paper No. B567);

iv) Use of Fibre Reinforced Polymer Bars in Concrete Structures in Arid Areas (Paper No. B539);

v) New Technique for the Production of Suitable Concrete for Hot Weather Regions (Paper No. B533);

vi) The Effect of Silica Fume on the Chloride and Sulphate Attack of Sulphate Resisting and High Alumina Cement Composite (Paper No. B565);

vii) Construction on the Yellow Problematic Clay and the Fine Sand in the Arid Environment in North Sinai, Egypt (Paper No. B301); and

viii) Concrete Deterioration: Prediction or Protection? (Paper No. B538).

- Reviewed (with Prof. M.H. Baluch) the ARE Graduate Program at KFUPM, March-April, 2002.

- Reviewed the British Council research proposal “Modelling the Physio-Chemical Damage of Reinforced Concrete Structures,” submitted to the University Research Committee, April 2002.

- Reviewed the research proposal “A Study of the Relationship between Permeability and Tortuosity of Concrete,” No. ARI-016, Office of the Vice Rector for Applied Research, KFUPM, May 2002.

- Reviewed the paper “Significance of Index Properties of Soil for Determining Field Permeability,” Paper No. 32, for possible publication in the 2nd International Conference on Geotechnical and Geoenvironmental Engineering in Arid Areas (GEO2002), King Saud University, Riyadh, April 2002.

- Reviewed the paper “The Effect of Sugar on the Microstructure of Cement Paste,” Manuscript Code CE/438/0823, for publication in the Journal of King Abdulaziz University [ENGINEERING SCIENCES], November 2002.

- Reviewed the SABIC Research Proposal “Effect of Sulfate Concentration and Cation Type on Sulfate Attack in Plain and Blended Cements,” (Ref. No. CGS/711/02), Scientific Research Committee, KFUPM, December 2002.

- Reviewed the paper “Fly Ash Modified High Strength Magnesium Phospho-Silicate Cement,” Manuscript #2002 413, for publication in the ACI Materials Journal, published by the American Concrete Institute, Farmington Hills, USA, February and March, 2003.

- Reviewed the paper “Sulfate Attack of Portland Cement Mortar and the Role of Silica Fume in Resisting Sulfate Attack,” Ref. RNS/LMG/LET2121, for publication in the Cement & Concrete Composites journal, published by Elsevier Science Ltd., April 2003.

- Reviewed in June 2003 two GCC Draft Standards (by the GCC Standardization and Metrology Organization, Kuwait) on: i) Portland Cement (Draft Gulf Standard No. 6300026/2002).

ii) Methods of Test for the Physical Properties of Portland Cement (Draft Gulf Standard No. 6300027/2002).

- Reviewed the paper “Stabilization of Crushed Basaltic Rocks and Clay Mixtures Using Cementitious Additives,” Ref. No. MT/2003/22681, for publication in the ASCE Journal of Materials in Civil Engineering, June-July 2003.

- Reviewed the paper “Use of Foamed Asphalt in Recycling Incinerator Ash,” by Rajib B. Mallick and Grant Hendrix, Jr., for possible publication in the Special Issue on: Resources, Conservation and Recycling, to be published by Elsevier publisher, July-August 2003.

- Reviewed the paper “Effect of Pozzolith on the Setting Time of Cement,” Manuscript Code CE/474/0624, for publication in the Journal of King Abdulaziz University [ENGINEERING SCIENCES], October 2003. - Reviewed the “Arabic” translated book GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERING: SOIL MECHANICS, by John Cernica, Translation Center, King Saud University, Riyadh, November-December 2003.

- Reviewed the paper “Evaluation of Selected Corrosion Protection Systems for Reinforced Concrete Structures in Kuwait,” submitted for publication in the Cement & Concrete Composite journal, published by Elsevier Science Ltd., February-March 2004.

- Reviewed the research proposal entitled “Polymer Mortar as a Building Material,” Project Code: 2002-09-09, submitted to the Kuwait Foundation for the Advancement of Sciences, Kuwait, March-April 2004.

- Reviewed for the second time the paper “Stabilization of Crushed Basaltic Rocks and Clay Mixtures Using Cementitious Additives,” Ref. No. MT/2003/22681, for publication in the ASCE Journal of Materials in Civil Engineering, March-April 2004.

- Reviewed the following manuscripts for the Journal of Building Technology:

i) Usage of Remnants of Bricks in the Production of Dune Sand Concrete (Manuscript # 845/M/G/30), May 2004.

ii) Repair of the Foundations of Buildings (Manuscript # 988/M/G/30), June 2004.

iii) Nature and Characteristics of Layering in the City of 15 May - Egypt (Manuscript # 1134/M/G/30), June 2004.

iv) Comparative Study on the Performance of Pozzolanic Materials, Chemical Inhibitors and Epoxy Coating in the Aggressive Arabian Gulf Environment (Manuscript # 1867/M/G/30), September 2004.

- Reviewed the following manuscripts for the International Congress on Global Construction: Ultimate Concrete Opportunities, Dundee, Scotland, July 5 to 7, 2005:

a) Effect of Cement Type and Curing Conditions on Flexural Strength of Concrete Pavement Slabs (Paper Code 506-279-217), August 2004;

b) Concrete for Major Infrastructural Links (Paper Code 849-410-2OP), September 2004; and

c) Fifty-Year-Old Jetties in Tropical Marine Environment (Paper Code 145-5-251), September 2004.

Curriculum Vitae

1. Name: Abul Kalam Azad

2. Academic Rank: Professor

3. Degrees: M.Eng (1971), D.Eng (1973)

4. Employment History:

Industrial Experience

Over 14 years of industrial experience, 2 years in India, 1 year in Hong Kong and over 11 years in Canada.

Companies worked with and position held:

• Bridge & Roof Co. India (Designer) (1963-64) • Simon-Carves India (Asst. Engineer) (1963-65) • Dominion Bridge Co. Ltd., Montreal (Designer) (1966-68) • Pratley & Dorton, Montreal (Struc. Engineer) (1968-72) • Per Hall Associates, Montreal (Senior Engineer) (1973-75) • Per Hall Consultants, Hong Kong (Project Engineer) (1978-79) • Lavalin Inc., Montreal (Structur. Group Leader) (1990)

Teaching & Research

• Adjunct Part-time Lecturer, Concordia Univ. (1973-74) • Assistant Professor, KFUPM (1975-81) • Associate Professor, KFUPM (1981-89) • Professor, KFUPM (1989-present)

5. Teaching Activities for the Last Five Years:

Semester 001 : CE 408, CE 502 Semester 002 : CE 203, CE 415 Semester 011 : CE 203, CE 203 Semester 012 : CE 315, CE 521 Semester 021 : CE 408, CE 502 Semester 022 : CE 315, CE 521 Semester 031 : CE 408, CE 502 Semester 032 : CE 203, CE 408 Semester 041 : CE 408 Semester 042 : CE 522

6. Research Activities and Publications for the Last Five Years:

(a) Funded Projects

(Principal Investigator)

• Preliminary Inspection and Ranking of Culverts and Bridges on Dammam-Hofuf Railway Network (CE 2253), 2005.

• Chloride Diffusion and Prediction of Corrosion of Reinforcement in Microsilica Concrete, funded by SABIC, 2001-03.

• Development of an Improved Protection System for CCP Construction: CER 2264, funded by Ameron Saudi Arabia, 2003-05.

• Prediction of Residual Strength of Corrosion-damaged RC Beams (SABIC-2002/2), 2002-04.

• A Study of Relationship between Permeability and Tortuosity of Concrete (ARI-016), 2002- 04.

(Co-Investigator)

• Study of Cracking in Building at Al-Yamamah Hunter Project, funded by Saudi Navy, 2000- 01.

• Investigation of the Causes of Settlement of Floor Slabs in Station # 24 & Building # 25 (CER 1263), funded by KFUPM, 2003.

• Study on Design of Steel Block Voided Slab System (CER 2302), funded by Ala’a Dawood Fattani Contracting Est., Dammam, 2004.

• Investigation of the Design Configuration and Type of Reinforcement for Concrete Sleepers (CER 2265), Royal Commission for Jubail and Yanbu, Jubail, 2003-04.

• Development of Design Guidelines for Precast Concrete Elements (CER 2269), INCO, Dammam, 2004-05.

• A Study of Self-Compacting Concrete Using Local Marginal Aggregates (FT/2004-24), SABIC First Track, 2004-06.

• Development of a Strategic Plan for KFUPM, funded by the University, 2004-05.

• Impact of Structural Modifications on a Building in Dammam, RI Project, 2002.

(b) Reports

• “Concrete Durability Research Study”, RI Project 25090, Nov. 2000.

• “Investigation of Cracking in Ground Beams in Building 5060 for Al-Yamamah Hunter Project, Jubail”, CE/RI Project, May 2001.

• “Impact of Structural Modifications on a Building in Dammam”, RI Project Report, 2002.

• “Investigation of the Design Configurations and Type of Reinforcement for Concrete Sleepers”, RI Project CER 2265 Final Report, 2004.

• “Study on Design of Steel Block Voided Slab System”, RI Project CER 2302 Final Report, 2004.

• “Prediction of Residual Strength of Corrosion-Damaged Reinforced Concrete Beams”, SABIC 2002/02 Final Report, 2004.

• “Development of an Improved Protection System for CCP Construction” (CER 2264), First and Second Progress Reports, 2004.

• “Preliminary Inspection and Ranking of Culverts and Bridges on Dammam-Hofuf Railway Network” (CE 2253), Final Report, April 2005.

• “A Prediction Model for Residual Flexural Strength of Corroded Reinforced Concrete Beams”, MS Thesis, (advisor).

• “Elasto-Damage Fatigue Modelling of RC Beams Strengthened by CFRP”, PhD Thesis, (member).

(d) Publications

1. Ashrafuddin, M., Baluch, M.H., Sharif, A., Al-Sulaimani, G.J., Azad, A.K., and Khan, A.R., “Peeling and Diagonal Tension Failures in Steel Plated R/C Beams”, Construction and Building Materials, 1999.

2. Azad, A.K. and Mohdaly, H.M., “Optimum Design of Parabolic Box Arches”, Structural Engineering and Mechanics: an International Journal, Vol. 9, No. 2, Feb. 2000, pp. 169-180.

3. Azad, A.K., Parvez, S., Al-Abdul Wahhab, H.I., Al-Harbi, A.H. and Al-Azzam, A.R., “A Survey of Commercial Vehicle Weight in Saudi Arabia”, The Arabian Journal for Science and Engineering, Vol. 26, No. 13, April 2001.

4. Azad, A.K., “Towards Achieving Distinction Design of Highway Bridges in Saudi Arabia”, Proc., Symposium on Innovation and Distinction in Urban & Infrastructure Development in the Kingdom in 100 Years, Feb. 1999.

5. Azad, A.K., El-Boghdadi, M.H., Sharif, A., Baluch M.H., Al- Gadhib, A.H. and Al-Ghamdi, S.A., “Behavior of Semi-Rigid Bolted Cap-Plate Type Connection in Industrial Frames”, First Int. Conf. on Advances in Struc. Engg. and Mechanics, ASEM 99, Seoul, 1999.

6. Azad, A.K. and El-Boghdadi, M.H., “Stiffness of Semi-rigid Cap-plate Type Connections”, Proceedings of Advances in Structural Engineering and Mechanics Conference, ASEM ’02, Busan, South Korea, 2002.

7. Azad, A.K., Al-Abdul Wahhab, H.I. and Parvez, S., “A Perspective of Overweight Truck Problems in Saudi Arabia”, Proceedings of the First Gulf Conference on Roads, Kuwait, March 2002.

8. Azad, A.K., Asi, I.M.K., Al-Shayea, N.A., Al-Suwaiyan, M.S., Al-Gahtani, H.J. and Khathlan, A.A., “Certification of Practicing Civil Engineers in Saudi Arabia – An Opinion Survey”, 6th Saudi Engg. Conference, Dec. 2002.

9. Azad, A.K., Asi, I., Al-Shayea, N., Al-Suwaiyan, M., Al-Gahtani, H., Khathlan, A. and Al-Abdulwahhab, H., “An Opinion Survey on Certification of Civil Engineers in Saudi Arabia”, Proceedings of the Symposium on Certification of Practicing Engineers: Issues & Challenges, KFUPM, Dhahran, April 2002.

10. Azad, A.K., Parvez, S. and Al-Abdul Wahhab, H.I., “An Assessment of Truck Loading for Design of Short Span Highway Bridges in Saudi Arabia”, Al-Azhar Engineering 7th International Conference, Cairo, April 7-10, 2003.

11. Azad, A.K., Al-Abdul Wahhab, H.I. and Al-Amoudi, O.S.B., “A Diagnostic Assessment of Cracking of Plinth Beams in a Storage Building”, 28th Conf. on Our World in Concrete and Structures, Singapore, Aug. 2003.

12. Azad, A.K., “Crack-Controlled Design of Concrete Structures in Aggressive Environments: Issues in Perspective”, 7th Int. Conf. on Concrete in Hot and Aggressive Environments, Bahrain, Oct. 2003.

13. El-Boghdadi, M. and Azad, A.K., “Elastic-Plastic Analysis of Cap-Plated Industrial Frames”, Third Intl. Conf. on Advances in Struc. Engg. and Mechanics (ASEM’04), Seoul, Sept. 2004.

Curriculum Vitae

1. Name: Maher A. Bader

2. Academic Rank: Assistant Professor

3. Degrees: BS in CE from KFUPM, MS, Engineer, and Ph.D. from Stanford University, USA.

4. Employment History:

• Graduate Student KFUPM 1972-1973 • Graduate Student Stanford University 1973-1980 • CE Faculty member 1980 to 2005 • Manager Engineering Analysis Section 1999-2003 • Manager Applied Research Marketing Unit 2003-2004

5. Teaching Activities for the Last Five Years:

In the past five years I held two administrative positions. I was teaching only one course per semester. The courses included CE201, CE203, CE315, ARC222, and ARC232.

6. Research Activities and Publications for the Last Five Years:

Journal Publications & Conference Papers:

Note one additional paper has been published in a journal and an additional paper has been presented in a conference.

1. Bader M.A., Aftab A.,Shafiqurahman M., Affeshi B “Thermal Conductivity of Different Types of Building Blocks used in Saudi Arabia”, Building Technology Magazine, Ministry of Public Works & Housing,

2. Bader M.A., “Performance of Concrete in a Coastal Environment”, Cement and Concrete Composites Journal, Published.

3. Al-Amoudi O.S.B., Maslehuddin M., and Bader M.A., “Characteristics of Silica Fume and its Impacts on Concrete in the Arabian Gulf”, Concrete, February 2001, pp. 45 – 50.

4. Ostaz A. and Bader M.A., “Evaluation of Live Crack Injection Materials”, ACI Concrete International, May 1999, pp.42-48.

5. Bader M.A., “Evaluation of Concrete Exposed to Underground Coastal environment in Eastern Province of Saudi Arabia”, 6th International Conference on Deterioration and Repair of Reinforced Concrete in the Arabian Gulf, Bahrain, November 2000, pp. 829-842.

6. Al-Amoudi O.S.B., Maslehuddin M., and Bader M.A., “Characteristics of Silica Fume and its Impacts on Concrete in the Arabian Gulf”, 6th International Conference on Deterioration and Repair of Reinforced Concrete in the Arabian Gulf, Bahrain, November 2000, pp. 165-180.

7. Rahman K.M., Bader M.A., and Sharif A., “Rolegomena to Processes and Deformations in a Repair System”, 6th International Conference on Deterioration and Repair of Reinforced Concrete in the Arabian Gulf, Bahrain, November 2000, pp. 411-425.

Research Activities:

1. Study of Grid Connected Wind Farm, Saudi Electric Company, 2003 (Project Manager)

2. Durability of Glass Fiber Reinforced Plastic Bars Under Aggressive Local Exposure Conditions, 2002, (Member)

3. Study on New Cement Products Phase I Literature Review, 2002, (Member)

4. Impact assessment of structural modifications on a building in Dammam, Ministry of Justice, Eastern Province, 2001. (Project Manager)

5. Storm Water Drainage Study for Dammam First Industrial City, Dammam First Industrial City, 2000. (Project Manager)

6. Design and Fabrication of Sitz Bath, Mohammad Dossary Hospital, Al-Khobar, 2000. (Project Manager

7. Evaluation of Transparent Plastic Exposed in Natural Weather Conditions of Saudi Arabia, Service quotation Prepared for Advanced Electronics Company (AEC) Ltd., Riyadh, 2000. (Project Manager)

8. Specification for Silica Fume to Produce Durable Concrete, SAUDI ARAMCO, 1999 – 2001. (Member)

9. Computation of Volume and Cost Estimates of GRC Elements for Arabian Tile Co. Ltd., Riyadh, 2000. (Member)

10. Study of Corrosion in the Hydraulic System of PLASTICO, AL-Hassa, 2000. (Project Manager)

Dr. Bader is currently involved in five research projects, manager of two for the Saudi Electricity company, a member of a project for the Royal Commission, a project for Saudi Aramco, and a project for the Easter Cement Company. Dr. Bader is currently The Vice President of the American Concrete Institute (ACI) in Saudi Arabia Chapter, the President of the ACI in the Eastern Province. He has been selected as a Fellow of the American Concrete Institute International USA and has been certified by the ACI International as Field Testing Technician Grade-1. He is also a member of the Saudi Society of Civil Engineering, The Engineering Committee, the Bahrain Society of Engineers, and the Saudi Arabian Standards Organization (SASO) Committee on the development of the Saudi Arabian Building Code.

Curriculum Vitae

1. Name: Talat A. Bader

2. Academic Rank: Assistant Professor

3. Degrees:

• Ph.D. in Civil Engineering ( Geotechnical Engineer), Northwestern University, Evanston Illinois, USA 1980 • Master in Civil Engineering ( Geotechnical Engineer), Purdue University, West Lafayette Indiana, USA 1975 • BS in Civil Engineering Purdue University, College of Petroleum and Minerals, Dhahran, Saudi Arabia 1972

4. Employment History: • July 1979 to Date Assistant Professor in Civil Engineering Department at King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals.

• July 2003 to Date Consultant to the Ministry of Transportation – Railways

• December 1995 to 2000 Consultant to the Minister of Education – Riyadh Manager of Mapping Center of National Atlas project

• October 1998 to Feb 1999 Consultant to Mecca Emarah

• September 1985 to September 1997 Manager of the Division of Geology and Minerals – Research Institute

• January 1987 to January 1992 Manager of Remote Sensing Laboratory – Research Institute

• September 1984 to September 1985 Coordinator of the Division of Geology and Minerals – Research Institute

• June 1974 to August 1974 Sabkah project at College of Petroleum and Minerals

• June 1972 to June 1973 Graduate Assistant at Civil Engineering Department-College of Petroleum and Minerals

5. Teaching Activities for the Last Five Years: • Thought courses for BS, MS and Ph. D Students • Participated in teaching Several Short Courses

6. Research Activities and Publications for the Last Five Years: • Project Manager for Several applied projects totaled over 28 Million Saudi Riyals at the Research Institute in areas of: o Sand Research o Applied Remote Sensing o Ground water rise o Management and distribution of Solid waste

• Presented papers and Attended National and International conferences

Curriculum Vitae

1. Name: Mirza Ghouse Baig

2. Academic Rank: Lecturer

3. Degrees:

1995 M.S. in Civil Engineering King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals (KFUPM) Dhahran, Saudi Arabia.

1992 Diploma in Computer Applications and Project Management. Lakhotia Computer Center (LCC), Hyderabad, India.

1991 B.S. in Civil Engineering Osmania University, Hyderabad, India.

4. Employment History:

October 1995 to Present, Lecturer/Research Engineer, Department of Civil Engineering, KFUPM, Dhahran, Saudi Arabia. In the field of Teaching, Applied Research, Consultation and Laboratories Development.

September 1992 to September 1995, Research Assistant, Department of Civil Engineering, KFUPM, Dhahran, Saudi Arabia.

August 1991 to August 1992, Engineer, Roads and Bridge RB-Consultants, PWD, Hyderabad, India.

5. Teaching Activities for the Last Five Years:

Courses Taught:

CE 343 Transportation Engineering Lecture and labs.

CE 303 Structural Materials Lecture and labs.

Short Courses Taught:

1. “Superpave Asphalt Binder Testing and Mix Design” Offered 11 times and run successfully during last three years.

2. “Quality Control and Quality Assurance of Hot Asphalt Concrete Mixes”. Offered in 2004 and 2005.

6. Research Activities and Publications for the Last Five Years: a. List of Publications:

Journal and Conference Papers

1. M. Ghouse Baig and H.I. Al-Abdul Wahhab “Mechanistic Evaluation of Hedmanite and Lime Modified Asphalt Concrete Mixtures”. ASCE Journal of Materials in Civil Engineering, vol. 10, No. 3, August 1998. pp.153-160. 2. Al-Abdul Wahhab, Abaker I.M. and Baig G.M (2004) "Polymer Modification of Arabian-Asphalt to Meet Performance Requirements of The Arabian Gulf", paper presented at Second Gulf Conference on Roads, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, 14-18 March 2004. 3. Al-Abdul Wahhab, Asi I.M. Abaker I.M. and Baig G. M. (2002) “Performance Modification of Saudi Asphalt Binder Using SABIC Polymer”, Sixth Saudi Engineering Conference, KFUPM, Dhahran, Saudi Arabia, 2002. 4. Ibrahim M. Asi, and M. Ghouse Baig, “Laboratory Comparison Study for the Use of Stone Matrix Asphalt in Saudi Arabia". First Engineering Conference, University of Eden, Yemen, December 2002.

5. Zia A. Khan, H. I. Al-Abdul Wahab, M. Ghouse Baig, “Effect of Compaction Methods on the In- Situ Properties of Asphalt Concrete”. VI Saudi Engineering Conference, December 2002, Dhahran.

6. H.I Al-Abdul Wahab, Isam Abaker, M. Ghouse Baig, “Performance Modification of Saudi-Asphalt Binders Using Selected SABIC Polymers”. VI Saudi Engineering Conference, December 2002, Dhahran.

7. M.N. Siddiqui, M.F Ali, and M.G Baig, “Chemistry of Bonding between Asphalt and Aggregates” Proceedings 6th International Conference on Chemistry in Industry, September 2004, Bahrain.

8. M. Ghouse Baig, and H.I. Al-Abdul Wahab “Evaluation of Hedmanite as a Filler Additive for Saudi Asphalt Concrete mixes" Journal of Construction and Building Materials, Elsevier Publications, Oxford, UK. (Under review)

Technical Reports 1. M.G. Baig, and H. I. Al-Abdulwahhab, “SuperPave Mix Design for Wearing and Base Course layers Using Steel Slag’. Report submitted to Ministry of Transportation MOT, Riyadh, through Nassir Hazza & Brothers Co. Khobar, October 2004. 2. M.G. Baig, and H. I. Al-Abdulwahhab, “Implementation of First SuperPave Mix Design in Saudi Arabia on Dammam-Khobar Roads”. Mix Design Report submitted to General Directorate for Operation & Maintenance, Dammam Municipality, Dammam, Saudi Arabia, June 2002 3. M.G. Baig, and H. I. Al-Abdulwahhab, “Comparative Study of EE2 and Polybilt Modified Asphalt Concrete for Trial Test Sections in Dammam City”. Evaluation Report submitted to General Directorate for Operation & Maintenance, Dammam Municipality, Dammam, Saudi Arabia, July 2001. 4. M.G. Baig, and H. I. Al-Abdulwahhab, “Performance Grading and Evaluation of Eastman EE2 Polymer for Use in Saudi Arabia”. Report submitted to Reda National Company, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, March 2001. 5. M.G. Baig, and H. I. Al-Abdulwahhab, “Polybilt-Modified Asphalt Concrete Trial Test Sections in Dammam City”. Evaluation Report submitted to General Directorate for Operation & Maintenance, Dammam Municipality, Dammam, Saudi Arabia, May 2001. 6. M.G. Baig, and H. I. Al-Abdulwahhab, “Utilization of Steel Slag in Local Roads Constructions”. Report submitted to Hackett MultiServ-Saudi Arabia Ltd, October 1998.

b. List of Research Projects Completed or Running:

Research Projects

(Abbreviations used for role; PM: Project Manager, C: Coordinator, TL: Task Leader, M: Member) 1. Evaluation of the Potential of Using Sulfur Asphalt in Saudi Roads. Funded by Saudi Aramco, 2004, PN CE2245.

Duration : Two Year (December 2004 – Dec 2006) Role : TL

2. Accelerated Testing Comparison of Foam Asphalt and Hot Mix Asphalt Pavement Sections. Funded by Saudi Aramco, 2005, PN CE22xx.

Duration : One Year (March 2005 – March 2006) Role : TL

3. Evaluation of Sulfur-Asphalt Technology for Local Application. Funded by Saudi Aramco, 2002, PN CE2231.

Duration : One Year (June 2002 – June 2003) Role : TL

4. Stripping on Saudi Arabian Roads: Causes, Prediction and Prevention. Funded by KACST, Riyadh, 1999-2002, AR-17-39.

Duration : Three Year Role : M

5. Adaptation of SHRP Performance Based Specification to the Gulf Countries. Funded by KACST, Riyadh, 1995-1998, AR-14-60 Duration : 30 months Role : M

6. Modification of Saudi-Asphalt binders using SABIC Polymers. Funded by Saudi Basic Industries Co. (SABIC), Riyadh, 2002-2003, PN CE2237 Duration : One year Role : C

7. Chemistry of Local Aggregates and their Interaction with Arab Asphalts. Funded by KACST, Riyadh, 2003-2004, LG-6-7 Duration : One Year Role : M

8. Chemical Composition and Performance Related Properties of Polymer Modified Asphalts. Funded by KACST, Riyadh, 1999-2000, LG-2-61 Duration : One Year Role : M

9. A Traffic Control Study at Hadeed Plant, Jubail. Funded by Saudi Iron & Steel Company HADEED, Jubail, Feb 1998- Nov 1998, Duration : 9 months Role : M

10. Space Utilization and Traffic Management Study of the Shipment Area of Al- Jubail Petrochemical Company (KEMYA), Jubail. Funded by Petrochemicals Company (KEMYA), Jubail, March 1999- April 2000. Duration : One Year Role : M

11. Traffic Violation - Causes and Prevention. Funded by KACST, Riyadh, 1996-1997. Duration : One Year Role : M

12. Weaving Analysis for the Proposed Car Service Station of the Multipurpose Co-operative Society, KFUPM, Dhahran. Funded by Co-operative Society KFUPM, Dhahran, Sept-Nov. 1998. Duration : 3 months Role : M

Curriculum Vitae

1. Name: Mohammed H. Baluch

2. Academic Rank: Professor

3. Degrees: PhD (Purdue University, 1970)

4. Employment History:

• Professor of Civil Engineering, King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals, Dhahran 31261, 1991-Present.

• Structural Engineer, Harrington, George & Dunn, Atlanta, Georgia, U.S.A., 1990-91.

• Professor of Civil Engineering, King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals, Dhahran 31261, 1989-1990.

• Associate Professor of Civil Engineering, King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals, Dhahran 31261, 1977-1989.

• Acting Chairman, Department of Civil Engineering, Tennessee State University, Nashville, Tennessee, 1975-1976.

• Associate Professor of Civil Engineering, Tennessee State University, Nashville, Tennessee, 1974-1977.

• Assistant Professor of Civil Engineering, Tennessee State University, Nashville, Tennessee, 1970-74.

• Graduate Research Assistant, Purdue University, 1968-69.

• Graduate Teaching Assistant, Purdue University, 1967.

• Design and Site Engineer, Prestressed Concrete Bridges, T.O. Lazarides Consulting Engineers & Devcon Ltd., Karachi, 1964-65.

5. Teaching Activities for the Last Five Years:

Undergraduate

CE 203 (Structural Mechanics I) CE 315 (Reinforced Concrete I) CE 411 (Senior Project) CE 415 (Reinforced Concrete II)

Graduate

CE 510 (Advanced Structural Mechanics) CE 517 (Finite Element Methods) CE 521 (Advanced Reinforced Concrete) CE 610 (M.S. Thesis) CE 710 (Ph.D. Dissertation)

6. Research Activities and Publications for the Last Five Years:

Research Projects

1. Al-Gadhib, A.H., Baluch, M.H. and Rahman, M.K., “Design Guidelines and Performance Criteria for Concrete Repair Systems”, Progress Reports I, II and III, KACST Project AR- 17-36, 1999-2003.

2. Baluch, M.H., Al-Gadhib, A.H., Al-Gahtani, A.S. and Shazali, M.A., “Desalination of Chloride Contaminated Structures for Corrosion Protection”, Progress Report I, KACST Project LG-5-29, 2002.

3. “Finite Element Analysis of Heat Transfer Line” (CER2274), SABIC Tech. Center, Jubail, Co-Investigator, Budget: SR 49,947, 01 March 2003-31 Dec. 2003, Completed.

4. “Size Optimization of Concrete Thrust Anchor Blocks for Pipelines” (CER2275), Saudi Aramco, Dhahran, Co-Investigator, Budget: SR 1,583,771, 26 July 2003-15 March 2007, In progress.

5. “Development of Design Guidelines for Precast Claddings” (CER2269), Industrial Contractor Co. Ltd. (INCO), Al-Khobar, Co-Investigator, Budget: SR 75,571, 15 Dec. 2003-15 Nov. 2004, In progress.

6. “Development of an Improved Protection System for CCP Construction” (CER2264), AMERON Saudi Arabia, Co-Investigator, Budget: SR 290,000, 01 March 2003- 01 March 2005, In progress.

7. “Influence of Environmental Variables & Mix Design on Moisture Transport in Concrete” (CE/MIX-DESIGN/267), University Research Committee, KFUPM, Principal Investigator, Budget: SR 203,500, 01 March 2004-28 Feb. 2007, In progress.

8. “Preliminary Inspection & Ranking of Railway Culverts & Bridges on Dammam-Hofuf Railway Network” (CE-2253), Budget: SR 98,500, Feb.-April 2005.

Journal Papers

1. Rahman, M.K., Baluch, M.H. and Al-Gadhib, A.H., “Simulation of Shrinkage Distress & Creep Relief in Concrete Repair”, Composites Part B: Engineering, Vol. 31, 2000, pp. 541-553.

2. Al-Gadhib, A.H., Baluch, M.H., Shaalan, A. and Khan, A.R., “Damage Model for Monotonic and Fatigue Response of High Strength Concrete”, International Journal of Damage Mechanics, Vol. 9, Jan. 2000, pp. 57-78.

3. Baluch, M.H., Khan, A.R. and Al-Gadhib, A.H., “Fatigue Performance of Concrete Beams Strengthened with CFRP Plates”, Discussion on Paper, ASCE Journal of Composites for Construction, Nov. 2000.

4. Taher, S.E-D.M.F. and Baluch, M.H., “Rational Split of the Strain Tensor in Elasto Plastic Damage Mechanics”, Journal of Strain Analysis, Vol. 36, No. 2, 2002, pp. 1-8.

5. Baluch, M.H., Rahman, M.K. and Al-Gadhib, A.H., “Risks of Cracking and Delamination in Patch Repair”, ASCE Journal of Materials in Civil Engineering, Vol. 14, No. 4, July/August 2002, pp. 294-302.

6. Baluch, M.H., Al-Gadhib, A.H., Khan, A.R. and Shaalan, A., “CDM Model for Residual Strength of Concrete Under Cyclic Compression”, Cement & Concrete Composites, Vol. 25, Nos. 4/5, May/July 2003, pp. 503-512.

7. Al-Shayea, N.A., Mohib, K.R. and Baluch, M.H., “A Plastic-Damage Model for Stress- Strain Behavior of Soils”, International Journal of Damage Mechanics, Vol. 12, No. 4, Oct. 2003, pp. 305-329.

8. Al-Gadhib, A.H., Baluch, M.H. and Rahman, M.K., “Repair and Retrofitting of Deteriorated and Distressed Reinforced Concrete Structures – Three Case Studies”, Journal of the International Association of Concrete Technology, Vol. 1, No. 2, 2003, pp. 153-160.

Conference Papers

1. Al-Gadhib, A.H., Khan, A.R. and Baluch, M.H., “Three Parameters Damage Model for Concrete”, Proceedings, Fifth International Conference on Computational Structures Technology, Leuven, Belgium, Sept. 2000, pp. 95-106.

2. Baluch, M.H., Rahman, M.K. and Al-Gadhib, A.H., “Performance Guidelines for Concrete Patch Repair”, Proceedings, 6th International Conference on Deterioration & Repair of Reinforced Concrete in the Arabian Gulf, Bahrain, Nov. 2000, pp. 395-409.

3. Al-Gadhib, A.H., Khan, A.R. and Baluch, M.H., “Fatigue Behavior of Reinforced Concrete Beams Strengthened With CFRP Strips”, Proceedings of First International Conference on Concrete & Development, Tehran, Vol. 2, April 2001, pp. 401-410.

4. Baluch, M.H., Shazali, M.A., Al-Gadhib, A.H. and Rahman, M.K., “Computational Chemo-Damage Modeling for Assessment of Concrete Patch Repair Durability”, Proceedings of First International Conference on Concrete & Development, Tehran, Vol. 2, April 2001, pp. 385-399.

5. Rahman, M.K., Baluch, M.H., Al-Gadhib, A.H. and Sharif, A.M., “Assessment of Concrete Patch Repair Performance”, Proceedings, First International Conference on Concrete & Development, Tehran, Vol. 2, April 2001, pp. 373-384.

6. Al-Gadhib, A.H., Rahman, M.K. and Baluch, M.H., “Repair and Strengthening of Hydraulic Structures – Case Studies in Saudi Arabia”, International Conference on Hydraulic Structures, Kerman, Iran, 1-2 May 2001.

7. Rahman, M.K., Baluch, M.H., Al-Gadhib, A.H., and Sharif, A.M., “Finite Element Approach for Determination of Diffusivity Law of Repair Materials”, Proceedings, Second International Conference on Engineering Materials, San Jose, Aug. 2001.

8. Al-Gadhib, A.H., Baluch, M.H. and Rahman, M.K., “Repair and Retrofitting of Deteriorating and Distressed Reinforced Concrete Structures – Three Case Studies”, Proceedings of the 6th International Conference on Concrete Technology for Developing Countries, Amman, Jordan, Oct. 2002, pp. 415-422.

9. Shazali, M.A., Baluch, M.H., Al-Gadhib, A.H. and Al-Gahtani, A.S., “Application of Concrete Desalination for Concrete Corrosion”, Proceedings of International Conference on Performance of Construction Materials in the New Millenium (ICPCM), Cairo, Vol. 2, Feb. 2003, pp. 911-920.

10. Al-Gadhib, A.H., Khan, A.R. and Baluch, M.H., “Fatigue and Residual Strength of CFRP Retrofitted RC Beams”, Proceedings of Composites in Construction, ed. D. Bruno, G. Spadea and N. Swamy, Cosenza, Italy, Sept. 2003, pp. 3-8.

11. Rahman, M.K., Baluch, M.H., Al-Gadhib, A.H. and Zafar, S., “Influence of Environmental Variables on Moisture Transport in Cementitious Materials”, 2nd International Symposium on Structural and Construction Engineering, Rome, Italy, Sept. 23-26, 2003, Vol. 2, pp. 1765-1770.

12. Baluch, M.H., Rahman, M.K. and Al-Gadhib, A.H., “Role of Moisture Diffusivity in the Durability of Cementitious Materials” (Key-Note Address), Proceedings of The International Conference on Structural & Geotechnical Engineering and Construction Technology, IC-SGECT ’04, University of Mansoura, Mansoura, Egypt, March 2004, pp. 29-45.

13. Shazali, M.A., Baluch, M.H. and Al-Gadhib, A.H., “A Model for Strength Loss in Concrete Under External Sulfate Attack”, Proceedings of The International Conference on Structural & Geotechnical Engineering and Construction Technology, IC-SGECT ’04, University of Mansoura, Mansoura, Egypt, March 2004, pp. 863-870.

14. Khan, A.R., Al-Gadhib, A.H. and Baluch, M.H., “Elasto-Damage Model for High Strength Concrete Subjected to Uniaxial Cyclic Compression”, Proceedings of the 2004 SEM X, International Congress & Exposition on Experimental and Applied Mechanics, Costa Mesa, California, June 2004.

15. Al-Gadhib, A.H., Khan, A.R. and Baluch, M.H., “Elasto-Damage Constitutive Model for Unidirectional CFRP Subjected to Uniaxial Cyclic Tension”, Proceedings of the 2004 SEM X, International Congress & Exposition on Experimental and Applied Mechanics, Costa Mesa, California, June 2004.

16. Shazali, M.A., Baluch, M.H. and Al-Gadhib, A.H., “Predicting Strength Loss Ascribed to Gypsum Formation in Concrete Exposed to Sulfate Environment”, (invited Keynote but could not go due to time constraints), Proceedings of 7th Intl. Confce. on Conc. Tech. in Dev. Countries, Eds. Al-Mattarnah, H., Kamaruddin, K. and Ruslan, A., Kuala Lumpur, Oct. 2004, pp. 157-168.

17. Al-Gadhib, A.H., Baluch, M.H., Rahman, M.K., Al-Faleh, M.A. and Al-Ghamdi, M.A., “Strengthening of Rectangular-Rounded Columns with Inferior Concrete Mix Using Composite Fabric”, Proceedings of 7th ICCT, Eds. Al-Mattarnah, H., Kamaruddin, K. and Ruslan, A., Kuala Lumpur, Oct. 2004, pp. 181-188.

18. Rahman, M.K., Baluch, M.H., Al-Gadhib, A.H. and Zafar, S., “Moisture Transport Model for Crack Free Concrete”, (keynote talk by Dr. Rahman), Proceedings of 7th ICCT, Eds. Al-Mattarnah, H., Kamaruddin, K. and Ruslan, A., Kuala Lumpur, Oct. 2004, pp. 2-27.

Curriculum Vitae

1. Name: Mostefa Bouchama

2. Academic Rank: Lecturer

3. Degrees:

1984/1987 Master of Science in Industrial Technology with a concentration in CAD/CAM (Computer Aided Design and Computer Aided Manufacturing) from Eastern Michigan University, Michigan, U.S.A.

1976/1978 Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering Technology from Oklahoma State University, Oklahoma, U.S.A.

1972/1975 Diplome de Technicien Superieur in Mechanical Engineering Technology from Ecole National Superieure d’Enseignement Polytechnique, Oran. Algeria.

4. Employment History:

1989-Present King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals Teaching Engineering Graphics, Computer Graphics and Descriptive Geometry. Software used: AutoCAD2005, GDS (Graphic Design System), WebCT.

1987/1988 Taught Printed Circuit Board Design, Computer and Engineering Graphics.

1985/1986 Eastern Michigan University Industrial Technology Department Lab Assistant for Robotics and Engineering Graphics courses.

1981/1984 National Institute of Electricity and Electronics.

1979/1981 Ecole Superieure de l’Air, Military Service, Algeria Air-Force. Taught calculus and engineering graphics.

5. Teaching Activities and Publications for the Last Five Years:

Courses Taught

CE 101 Engineering Graphics with AutoCAD Program. CE 213 Computer Graphics

Course Coordination

CE 101 Engineering Graphics

Course and Program Development - Developed the course text and workbook for CE 101 (Engineering Graphics), 1994. - Developed a new laboratory manual for Engineering Graphics with AutoCAD, 2004.

Short Courses & Training Program 1. Conducted a short course on Engineering Graphics for Hadeed Company Personnel, Jubail, 2000. 2. Conducted a short course on AutoCAD for Civil Engineering Faculty, CE Department, KFUPM, 2001. 3. Participated as a lecturer in the training program Courses taught: Engineering Graphics, Descriptive geometry, AutoCAD14, Electrical Drafting, Pipe Drafting and Trigonometry.

6. Research Activities and Publications for the Last Five Years:

Research:

1. Penetration of a Rigid Body into a Soil Medium. For SABIC Company, November-December 2003.

2. Development of Computer Program for Precast Concrete Elements, for INCO Company, July 2003.

Curriculum Vitae

1. Name: Alaadin A. Bukhari

2. Academic Rank: Assistant Professor

3. Degrees:

• University of Colorado Boulder, Colorado (USA) Doctor of Philosophy in Civil Engineering August 1996 Major: Environmental Engineering Thesis title: “Removal of particulate/colloidal matter in a high porosity packed-bed biofilm reactor”

• University of Colorado Boulder, Colorado (USA) Master of Science in Civil Engineering August 1988 Major: Environmental Engineering Thesis title: “Biological nitrification of simulated secondary waste effluent using a continuously stirred tank reactor”

• King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals Dhahran, Saudi Arabia Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering May 1985

4. Employment History:

September 1998 - to date Director of the Center for Environment and Water, Research Institute, and a faculty member (Assistant Professor), Civil Engineering Department, King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals (KFUPM), Dhahran, Saudi Arabia.

Job Responsibilities: Responsible for managing all center activities including assigning work to section managers and researchers, supervising projects, organizing events related to center (workshops, seminars, hosting meetings, etc..), representing the center in national and international events, marketing the center capabilities, and carrying out assignments given by the University Administration. The center employs approximately 42 researchers and staff in its three sections; water, environment, and marines studies sections.

September 1996 - September 1998 Faculty member (Assistant Professor), Civil Engineering Department, King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals (KFUPM), Dhahran, Saudi Arabia.

September 1990 - 1996 Working on research related to Ph.D degree

September 1988 - 1990 Faculty member (Lecturer), Civil Engineering Department, King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals (KFUPM), Dhahran, Saudi Arabia.

September 1986 - 1988 Working on research related to M.Sc degree

August 1985 - 1986

Working as a civil engineer at a ready mix concrete plant. Was responsible for management, quality control, and marketing.

5. Teaching Activities for the Last Five Years:

None - (RI Assignment)

6. Research Activities and Publications for the Last Five Years:

PARTICIPATION IN RESEARCH PROJECTS (from 2000 – date)

1. PN CEW2205 “Study of SPIMACO Wastewater and Air Emissions”. Client: SPIMACO. Start date: 15/09/1999 End Date: 01/07/2000 Role: Task Leader.

2. PN CEW2208 “Environmental Impact Assessment of Additional Sulfur Handling & Export Capacity at Berri Gas Plant and Jubail Port”. Client: Saudi Aramco. Start date: 15/02/2000 End Date: 31/07/2000 Role: Task Leader.

3. PN CEW2204 “Technical Assistance in Selection of Air Pollution Control Devices”. Client: El-Seif Development Company. Start date: 25/02/2000 End Date: 01/08/2001 Role: Member.

4. PN CEW2214 “Environmental Impact Assessment of A Medical Wastes Disposal Facility in the Eastern Province”. Client: Saad Trading. Start date: 09/07/2000 End Date: 01/11/2000 Role: Task Leader.

5. PN CEW2215 “Survey of Solid Wastes in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia”. Client: Kuwait Environmental Protection Society. Start date: 16/08/2000 End Date: 16/02/2001 Role: Task Leader.

6. PN CEW2234, “Recycling Waste Office Paper in KFUPM/RI – A Case Study”. Client: Kuwait Environmental Protection Society. Start date: 01/06/2001 End Date: 28/02/2002 Role: Task Leader.

7. PN CEW2228 “Survey of Feasibility Studies of Domestic Solid Waste Recycling in Saudi Arabia”. Client: Kuwait Environmental Protection Society. Start date: 01/04/2001 End Date: 31/10/2001 Role: Task Leader.

8. PN CEW2239 “Preliminary Ecological Study of the Corridors of Qatif Producing, Abu-Safah Downstream and Inter-QGOSP Pipelines”. Client: Saudi Aramco. Start date: 14/07/2001 End Date: 28/08/2001 Role: Task Leader.

9. PN CEW2235 “1990 National Inventory of Direct Greenhouse Gas Emissions for the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia”. Client: Saudi Aramco. Start date: 01/06/2001 End Date: 31/07/2001 Role: Task Leader.

10. PN CEW2229 “Management of Ash Waste Generated at Rabigh Power Plant”. Client: Saudi Environmental Works Company. Start date: 01/10/2001 End Date: 13/04/2002 Role: Task Leader.

11. “Characterization, Utilization and Disposal of Municipal Sludge”. Client: KACST Project. Start date: 21/02/2000 End Date: on-going Role: Task Leader.

12. PN CEW2262 “Enhanced Oily Wastewater Treatment Systems”. Client: Saudi Aramco. Start date: 01/11/2002 End Date: 30/04/2004 Role: Task Leader.

13. PN CEW2261 “Environmental Impact Assessment of an Integrated Hazardous Waste Management Facility in the Eastern Province”. Client: AL-Kalthowmi Establishment. Start date: 05/01/2003 End Date: 15/08/2003 Role: Task Leader.

14. PN CEW2289 “Environmental impact assessment for seismic operation in SSG contract area north Rub Al-Khali desert, Saudi Arabia” Client: Sinco Saudi Gas Limited. Start date: 10/07/04 End Date: 08/01/05 Role: Task Leader.

15. PN CEW2290 “Environmental Baseline and Impact Assessment Study for Seismic Operations in Block C of Rub Al-Khali Desert, Saudi Arabia” Client: EniRepSa Gas Limited. Start date: 19/07/04 End Date: 28/02/05 Role: Task Leader.

16. PN CEW2299 “Development of an Environmental Diploma Program” Client: The National Institute for Environmental Training. Start date: 16/04/05 End Date: 16/07/05 Role: Project Manager.

PARTICIPATION IN RESEARCH PROPOSALS

1. “Environmental Impact Assessment of Additional Sulfur Handling & Export Capacity at Berri Gas Plant and Jubail Port” A proposal Submitted to Saudi Environmental Works Co., January 2000.

2. “Fuel Switching Program; Air Dispersion Modeling Study” A proposal Submitted to Saudi Aramco, May 2000.

3. “Environmental Impact Assessment of A Medical Wastes Disposal Facility in the Eastern Province” A proposal Submitted to Saad Trading & Contracting Co., June 2000.

4. “Suitability of High Density Polyethylene Pipes in Wastewater and Potable Water Piping System” Submitted to National Water and Environmental Technology Co., October 2000.

5. “Study of Air Emissions From Al-Hofuf and Ain Dar Cement Factories for the Purpose of ISO 14001 Certification” Submitted to Al-Kalthomi Est., November 2000.

6. “Management of Ash Waste Generated at Rabigh Power Plant” Submitted to Saudi Environmental Works Co., November 2000.

7. “Environmental Impact Assessment of a Proposed Factory in Dammam Second Industrial City” Submitted to Arasco Chemical, December 2000.

8. “Study of Solid Waste and Air Emissions From Amiantit Factories for the Purpose of ISO 14001 Certification” Submitted to Al-Kalthomi Est., December 2000.

9. “Survey of Feasibility Studies of Domestic Solid Waste Recycling in Saudi Arabia”. Submitted to Kuwait Environmental Protection Society, February 2001.

10. “1990 National Inventory of Direct Greenhouse Gas Emissions for the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia” Submitted to Saudi Aramco, April 2001.

11. “Recycling Waste Office Paper in KFUPM/RI – A Case Study”. Submitted to Kuwait Environmental Protection Society, May 2001.

12. “Study of Integrated Municipal Waste Management” Submitted to Jeddah Secretariat, January 2003.

13. “Engineering design for municipal landfills in several cities in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia” Submitted to A.G.M. for Training & Consultant, July 2003.

14. “A study for the construction of air pollution monitoring stations in Riyadh city” Submitted to to A.G.M. for Training & Consultant, August 2003.

15. “Development of suitable tariff structure for water pricing in the Kingdom” Submitted to the Ministry of Water and Electriciy, May 2004.

16. “Reuse of treated municipal wastewater in agriculture purposes at KKMC” Submitted to King Khalid Military City (KKMC), June 2004.

17. “Environmental impact assessment of ash dumping site at Shoaiba power plant” Submitted to BioEnvironment- Jeddah Biocity, May 2004.

PUBLICATIONS (from 2000 – date)

Journal 1. Saleem, M., Bukhari, A., and Al-Malack, M. “Removal Efficiencies of Indicator Micro- organisms in Al-Khobar Wstewater Treatment Plant”. Environmental Engineering Science, vol. 17, no. 4, pp 227-232, 2000.

2. Saleem, M., Al-Malack, M., and Bukhari, A., “Seasonal Variations in the Microbial population density Present in Biological Sludge” Environmental Technology, vol. 22, pp 255-259, 2001.

3. Abuzaid, N., Bukhari, A., and Al-Hamouz, Z. “Ground Water Coagulation using Soluble Stainless Steel Electrodes”. Advances in Environmental Research, 6, pp 325-333, 2002.

4. Al-Malack, M., Abuzaid, N., Bukhari, A., and Essa M. “Characterization, Utilization, and Disposal of Municipal Sludge: The State Of-The-Art”. The Arabian Journal for Science and Engineering vol. 27, No. 1B, pp 3-27, 2002.

5. Saleem, M., Bukhari, A., and Al-Malack, M. “Seasonal Variations in the bacterial population in an activated sludge system”. J. Environmental Engineering Science, vol. 2, No. 2, pp 155-162, 2003.

6. Al-Malack, M., Bukhari, A, Abuzaid, N. “Crossflow microfiltration of electrocoagulated kaolin suspension: fouling mechanism”. Journal of Membrane Science 243, 143-153, 2004.

Conference 1. Bukhari, A., “Treatment of Municipal Wastewater in an Electrochemical Cell”. Proceedings of the First Oman-Japan joint Symposium on Water Resources and Greening in Desert, pp 2-1 to 2-12, Sultanate of Oman, February 14-16, 2000.

2. Al-Malack, M., Abuzaid, N., Bukhari, A. “Investigation of Municipal Sludge in the Eastern Province of Saudi Arabia”. Proceedings of the IWA Conference on Sludge Management Entering the 3rd Millennium, Taipei, Taiwan, March 25-28, 2001.

3. Abuzaid N., Bukhari A. “Treatment of Water Turbidity”. Proceedings of the Fifth Gulf Water Conference, Doha, Qatar, March 24-28, 2001

4. Al-Malack, M., Bukhari, A, Abuzaid, N. “Effect of Lime Stabilization, UV Radiation, and Storage on Disinfection of Municipal Sludges”. Proceedings of the International Conference on Civil Engineering (ICCE) 2003, Isfahan, Iran, May 5-7, 2003.

Curriculum Vitae

1. Name: Salah Uthman Al-Dulaijan

2. Academic Rank: Assistant Professor

3. Degrees:

• High School Degree in 1979 with excellent achievement from AL-Khobar High School in Al- Khobar, Saudi Arabia.

• B.S. Degree in Civil engineering 1984 from King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals with (Third Honor).

• M.S. Degree in Construction Engineering & Management in 1987 from KFUPM and the topic of my thesis was "Construction Financing in Saudi Arabia,”.

• Ph.D. degree in December 1996 from Pennsylvania State University in USA and the topic of my thesis was "Effect of Environmental and Mechanical Conditioning on Bond between FRP Reinforcement and Concrete”.

4. Employment History:

• Lecturer (1987 to 1990).

• Ph.D Student (1990-1996) at Pennsylvania State University in State College, USA.

• From 1993-1995, working in research project funded by the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) in Penn State University in USA. The title of the project was accelerated test methods to determine long-term behavior of fiber reinforced plastic (FRP) composite materials.

• Assistant Professor Since (1996-present).

5. Teaching Activities for the Last Five Years:

• 20002 CE 203 Structural Mechanic I • 20011 CE 203 Structural Mechanic I • 20012 CE 351 Continue Coop Work • 20021 ARC 221 Structure for Architecture I • 20022 ARC 222 Structure for Architecture I I • 20022 CE 351 Continue Coop Work • 20031 ARC 221 Structure for Architecture I • 20031 CE 351 Continue Coop Work • 20032 ARC 222 Structure for Architecture I I • 20041 ARC 323 Structure for Architecture III • 20041 CE 351 Continue Coop Work • 20042 ARC 222 Structure for Architecture I I • 20042 CE 351 Continue Coop Work

6. Research Activities and Publications for the Last Five Years:

• Funded Research Projects

1. CER 2279 “Determination of Chloride Threshold Value and Service Life Estimation of RC Structures with Hadeed-Sabic Rebars”. Client: Sabic R&T Start Date: Nov. ‘03 End Date: In Progress Role: TL

2. CER 2278 “Protection Through Chemical Inhibitors in Reinforced Concrete Structures with Fusion Bonded Epoxy Coated Bars”. Client: Saudi Aramco Start Date: Jan. ‘04 End Date: In Progress Role: PM

3. CER 2265 “Corrosion Research”: - “Long –Term Durability Research on High Quality Concrete in the Arabian Gulf Environment”. Client: RCJY Start Date: Sep. ‘03 End Date: In Progress Role: TL*

4. CER 2265 “Corrosion Research”: - “Assessing Mix Materials, Durability, and Beneficial Effects of Self-Compacted Concrete”. Client: RCJY Start Date: Sep. ‘03 End Date: In Progress Role: TL*

5. CER 2265 “Corrosion Research”: - “Minimizing Shrinkage Cracking in Silica Fume Concrete Exposed to Hot Weather”. Client: RCJY Start Date: Sep. ‘03 End Date: In Progress Role: M*

6. CER 2265 “Corrosion Research”: - “Evaluating Performance of Proprietary Ant-Corrosive Rebar Coatings for Use in Reinforced Concrete to Retard Rebar Corrosion”. Client: RCJY Start Date: Sep. ‘03 End Date: In Progress Role: TL*

7. CER 2242 “Durability of GFRP bars under aggressive local exposure conditions”. Client: Saudi Aramco Start Date: June ‘02 End Date: In Progress Role: TL*

8. CER 2209 “Corrosion Research”: - “Establishment of Long –Term Field Station to Study Durability Research on High Quality Concrete in the Arabian Gulf Environment” Client: RCJY Start Date: Sep. ‘00 End Date: Aug. ‘03 Role: TL*

9. CER 2209 “Corrosion Research”: - Performance of Existing Reinforced Concrete Structures Made with Concrete Containing Mineral Admixtures in Madinat Al-Jubail Al- Sinaiyah”. Client: RCJY Start Date: Sep. ‘00 End Date: Sep. ‘01 Role: TL*

10. CER 2209 “Corrosion Research”: - “Assessment of Chloride Threshold Concentration for Initiation of Reinforcement Corrosion in the Arabian Gulf Environment”. Client: RCJY Start Date: Sep. ‘00 End Date: Aug. ‘03 Role: M*

11. SAB 2001/01 “Assessment of GFRP bars under aggressive exposure conditions”. Client: KFUPM Sabic Grants Start Date: Apr. ‘02 End Date: Dec. ‘03 Role: PM

12. SAB 2003/03 “Effect of sulfate concentration and cation type on sulfate attack in plain and blended cements”. Client: KFUPM Sabic Grants Start Date: Apr. ‘03 End Date: Dec. ‘04 Role: PM

13. SAB 2004/13 “Protection Through Chemical Inhibitors in Blended Cement Concrete Structures Reinforced with Surface Damaged FBEC Bars”. Client: KFUPM Sabic Grants Start Date: Apr. ‘04 End Date: Dec. ‘05 Role: PM

14. ARP 19-10 “Inhibition of Reinforcing steel corrosion under atmospheric condition” Client: KACST Start Date: Nov. ‘00 End Date: Dec. ‘03 Role:

15. CER 2246 “Galvanic Cathodic Protection of Restored Concrete Elements and Structures”. Client: Saudi Aramco Start Date: Feb. ‘03 End Date: May ‘05 Role: TL

16. CER 2266 “Development of a Construction Material System for Sulfur Pits”. Client: Saudi Aramco Start Date: June ‘03 End Date: June ‘06 Role: TL

17. CER 4901 “Consultancy services in materials”. Client: Multi-clients Start Date: April ‘98 End Date: In Progress Role: C

19. CER 2227 “Effect of dust in aggregates and the chloride concentration in soil on concrete durability”. Client: Saudi Aramco Start Date: April ‘01 End Date: March ‘03 Role: TL

Role : PM: Project Manager, C: Coordinator, TL: Task Leader, M: Member * Each represents an independent study (equivalent to a major project) under the contract (CER 2209).

• Publications

Journal Papers: 1. Salah U. Al-Dulaijan, “Sulfate Resistance of Plain and Blended Cements Exposed to Varying Concentrations of Magnesium Sulfate”, Construction and Building Materials Journal, (Submitted). 2. M. Maslehuddin, Mesfer M. Al-Zahrani, Salah U. Al-Dulaijan, and M. Shameem, “Mechanical Properties and Atmospheric Corrosion of Water-Quenched and Air-Cooled Steel Bars – A comparative Study”, Construction and Building Materials Journal, (Accepted). 3. Mesfer M. Al-Zahrani, Abdul-Hamid J. Al-Tayyib, Salah U. Al-Dulaijan, “29Si MAS-NMR study of hydrated cement paste and mortar with varying content of fly ash”, Advances in Cement Research Journal (Accepted). 4. A. Al-Mathami, H. Saricimen, R Kahraman, Mesfer M. Al-Zahrani, S. Al-Dulaijan, “Inhibition of Atmospheric Corrosion of Mild Steel by Sodium Dihydrogen Orthophosphate Treatment,” Anti-Corrosion Methods and Materials Journal, Volume 51, No. 2, 2004, pp. 121- 129. 5. Mesfer M. Al-Zahrani, Mohammad Maslehuddin, Salah U. Al-Dulaijan, M. Ibrahim, “Mechanical Properties and Durability Characteristics of Polymer- and Cement-based Repair Materials,” Cement & Concrete Composites, May, 2003, PP. 527-537. 6. Salah U. Al-Dulaijan, Mohammad Maslehuddin, Mesfer M. Al-Zahrani, Alfarabi, M. Sharif, M. Shameem, M. Ibrahim, “Sulfate Resistance of Plain and Blended Cements Exposed to Varying Concentrations of Sodium Sulfates,” Cement & Concrete Composites, May, 2003, PP.429-437. 7. Kahraman, R., Saricimen, H., Al-Zahrani, M. M., Al-Dulaijan, S. U., “Effect of inhibitor Treatment on Corrosion of Steel in a Salt Solution,” Journal of Materials Engineering and Performance, Vol.12, No. 5, October 2003, pp. 524-528. 8. Al-Zahrani, Mesfer M., Al-Dulaijan, S. U., Ibrahim, M., Saricimen, H., and Sharif, M. A., “Effect of waterproofing coatings on steel reinforcement corrosion and physical properties of concrete,” Special Issue on Corrosion and Steel in Concrete, International Journal of Cement and Concrete Composites, Vol. 24 No. 1, 2002, pp. 127-137. 9. Al-Dulaijan, S. U., Al-Zahrani, Mesfer M., Shameem, M., Saricimen, H., and Maslehuddin, M. A., “Effect of rebar cleanliness techniques and repair materials on reinforcement corrosion and flexural strength of concrete beams,” Special Issue on Corrosion and Steel in Concrete, International Journal of Cement and Concrete Composites, Vol. 24, No. 1, 2002, pp 139-150. 10. Maslehuddin, M., Al-Zahrani, Mesfer M., Al-Dulaijan, S.U., Abdulqudus, Rahman, S., and Ahsan, S.N., “Effect of steel manufacturing process and atmospheric corrosion-resistance of steel bars in concrete,” Special Issue on Corrosion and Steel in Concrete, International Journal of Cement and Concrete Composites, Vol. 24, No. 1, 2002, pp. 151-158. 11. Al-Dulaijan S.U., Al-Zahrani M.M., Nanni A, et al., “Effect of environmental pre- conditioning on bond of FRP reinforcement to concrete”, J REINF PLAST COMP 20 (10): 881-900, 2001.

12. Al-Mathami A., H. Saricimen, R. Kahraman, M. M. Al-Zahrani, S. U. Al-Dulaijan, (2004). Inhibiting of Atmospheric Corrosion of mild Steel by Sodium Dihydrogen Orthophosphate Treatment. Anti-Corrosion Methods and Materials Journal, Volume 51, No. 2, 2004, pp.121- 129.

Conference Papers: 1. Salah U. Al-Dulaijan, “Bond Behavior of GFRP Bars Exposed to Seawater, Sabkha, and Thermal Variations”, Third International Conference on Composites in Construction 2005, (Submitted). 2. Mesfer M. Al-Zahrani, Saleh H. Alidi, Salah U. Al-Dulaijan and Mohammed H. Al-Mehthel, “Durability Performance of Three Types of GFRP Bars Under Accelerated Exposure Conditions”, 7th International Conference on Concrete Technology in Developing Countries, Kuala Lampur, Malaysia, 5-8 October, 2004. 3. Mesfer M. Al-Zahrani, Alfarabi Sharif, Huseyin Saricimen, Salah U. Al-Dulaijan and Mohammad Maslehuddin, Omer A. Eid,, “Khaleej Mardomah Research Station – A new Strategy to Assess Long-term Durability Performance of Concrete in the Arabian Gulf,” The Seventh International Conference, Concrete in Hot and Aggressive Environments, Bahrain, 13- 15 October 2003, pp. 679-695. 4. Mesfer M. Al-Zahrani, Alfarabi Sharif, Omer A. Eid, Huseyin Saricimen, Salah U. Al- Dulaijan and Mohammad Maslehuddin, “Field Research Station for Concrete Durability,” The Sixth Saudi Engineering Conference, KFUPM, Dhahran, Saudi Arabia, 14-17 December 2002, pp. 233-247. 5. Mesfer M. Al-Zahrani, Mohammad Maslehuddin, Salah U. Al-Dulaijan, Alfarabi Sharif, Saleh H. Alidi, “Performance Evaluation of Repair Materials,” The Sixth Saudi Engineering Conference, KFUPM, Dhahran, Saudi Arabia, 14-17 December, 2002, PP. 95-109. 6. Mesfer M. Al-Zahrani, Salah U. Al-Dulaijan, Alfarabi Sharif Mohammad Maslehuddin, “Durability Performance of Glass Fiber Reinforced Plastic Reinforcement in Harsh Environments,” The Sixth Saudi Engineering Conference, KFUPM, Dhahran, Saudi Arabia, 14-17 December, 2002, pp. 307-319. 7. Salah U. Al-Dulaijan, Mohammad Maslehuddin, Mesfer M. Al-Zahrani, Alfarabi Sharif, Saleh H. Alidi and Mohammad H. Al-Mehthel, “Effect of Aggregate Quality on the Properties of Concrete,” The Sixth Saudi Engineering Conference, KFUPM, Dhahran, Saudi Arabia, 14- 17 December 2002, PP.125-136. 8. Al-Juraifani, E. A., Alidi, S. H., Maslehuddin, M., Al-Zahrani M. M., and Al-Dulaijan, S. U, “Performance Evaluation of Repair Materials under Hot and Arid Conditions, ”Fifth CANMET/ACI International Conference on Durability of Concrete, Barcelona, Spain, June 4- 9, 2000, pp. 949-964. 9. Al-Dulaijan, S.U., Maslehuddin, M., Al-Zahrani, M.M., Al-Juraifani, E.A., “Performance Evaluation of Cement-Based Surface Coatings,” ACI Fourth International Conference On Repair, Rehabilitation and Maintenance of Concrete Structures and Innovation in Design and Construction, Seoul, Korea, SP 193, September-2000, pp. 321-336. 10. Al-Dulaijan, S.U., Maslehuddin, M., Al-Zahrani, M.M., Al-Juraifani, E.A., and Alidi S.H., “Performance Evaluation of Resin-Based Surface Coatings in Aggressive Environment,” 6th International Conference on Deterioration and Repair of Concrete Structures in the Arabian Gulf, Bahrain, November, 2000, pp. 345-362.

• Technical Reports

C: Coordinating, W: Writing, P: Partial Writing, E: Editing, D: Data Acquisition/ Analysis.

Project Number/Report Title Date Role 1. CER 2209, “Task I: Long term durability July 2003 P, D investigation of concrete in the Arabian Gulf environment” (progress reports, interim report and final report).

2. SAB 2001/01 “Assessment of GFRP bars under December 2003 P,E aggressive exposure conditions”, (Progress Reports, Final Report).

3. CER 2209, “Task II: Evaluation of concrete made W with mineral admixtures in existing structures” (final report).

4. CER 2227 “Effect of dust in aggregates and the July 2003 P, E chloride concentration in soil on concrete durability (Progress reports, Final Report).

5. PN 25057, “Corrosion research: Literature Search December 2001 P, E on Durability of Glass Fiber Reinforced Plastic (GFRP) Reinforcement Bars for Concrete” (progress report, final report)

6. PN 25057, “Corrosion research: Proprietary June 2000 P, D Cement-Based Waterproofing Slurries for Use on Concrete Surfaces”, (progress reports, final report).

7. “Effect of Rebar Cleanliness on the Effectiveness May 2000 W of Repairs; (PN25057/SQ5569/TM)

8. ARP 19-10 “Inhibition of reinforcing steel December 2003 E corrosion under atmospheric condition” (Yearly reports and Final report).

9. PN 25090, “Concrete Durability Study” (progress August 2000 P reports, final report)

10. PN 25080, “Comparative study of the performance February 2000 P of HADEED quenched steel bars with other products in market” (progress reports, final report)

11. PN 20013, “Specification for Silica Fume to December 2000 P Produce Durable Concrete (First Progress Report- Selection of Silica Fume Samples”, (Final report)

Curriculum Vitae

1. Name: Ali Husain Al-Gadhib

2. Rank: Associate Professor

3. Degrees:

1975-1980 : University of Petroleum & Minerals, Dhahran, Saudi Arabia Degree Earned: Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering Date: June 1980

1980-1982 : University of Petroleum & Minerals Degree Earned: Master of Science in Structures - Civil Engineering Date: September 1982 1983-1988 : North Carolina State University at Raleigh Degree Earned: Ph.D. Date: May 1989 4. Employment History:

July - September 1981 : Worked with the Arabian American Oil Company (ARAMCO) as Site Engineer in Udailiyah.

Sept. 1980 - June 1982 : Worked as a Graduate Assistant in the Civil Engineering Department where I taught several undergraduate courses especially the prep year.

Sept. 1982 - July 1983 : Worked as Lecturer in the Civil Engineering Department at University of Petroleum & Minerals where I taught several undergraduate courses.

July - September 1985 : Worked with the Arabian American Oil Company (ARAMCO) as Transportation Engineer in Abqaiq.

July - September 1990 : Worked with the SAUDI-ARAMCO in the Consulting Services Department as Structural Engineer where I assisted in estimating the reserve strength of a deteriorated concrete structure girder.

Sept. 1989 – Sept. 1999 : Working as a faculty member in the Civil Engineering Department at KFUPM with a rank of Assistant Professor.

June 2000 - Aug. 2000 : Worked with Saudi Aramco in the Consulting Services Department as a Consultant to explore the potential usage of composites in the oil and refinery industries in general and the applications of CFRP as strengthening methods for RC structures in particular.

Sept. 1989 – Present : Working as a faculty member in the Civil Engineering Department at KFUPM with a rank of Associate Professor.

5. Teaching Activities for the Last Five Years:

Courses Taught:

991 CE 315 Reinforced Concrete I 992 ARC 323 Reinforced Con. in Arch. 001 CE 203 Structural Mechanics 002 CE 203 Structural Mechanics 003 CE 305 Structural Analysis

003 CE 203 Structural Mechanics 011 CE 323 Structure in Arch. III 012 CE 305 Structural Analysis 021 CE 203 Structural Mechanics 021 CE 315 Reinforced Concrete I 022 CE 203 Structural Mechanics 031 CE 315 Reinforced Concrete I 031 CE 210 Statics 032 CE 315 Reinforced Concrete I 032 CE 210 Statics 041 CE 203 Structural Mechanics 042 CE 408 Steel Design 042 CE 510 Adv. Structural Mechanics

6. Research Activities and Publications for the Last Five Years:

Funded Research Projects

1. Al-Gadhib, A.H., Baluch, M.H. and Rahman, M.K., “Design Guidelines and Performance Criteria for Concrete Repair Systems”, Progress Reports I, II and III, KACST Project AR-17- 36, 1999-2003.

2. Baluch, M.H., Al-Gadhib, A.H., Al-Gahtani, A.S. and Shazali, M.A., “Desalination of Chloride Contaminated Structures for Corrosion Protection”, Progress Report I, KACST Project LG-5-29, 2002.

3. “Finite Element Analysis of Heat Transfer Line” (CER2274), SABIC Tech. Center, Jubail, Co-Investigator, Budget: SR 49,947, 01 March 2003-31 Dec. 2003, Completed.

4. “Development of Design Guidelines for Precast Claddings” (CER2269), Industrial Contractor Co. Ltd. (INCO), Al-Khobar, Co-Investigator, Budget: SR 75,571, 15 Dec. 2003-15 Nov. 2004, In progress.

5. “Influence of Environmental Variables & Mix Design on Moisture Transport in Concrete” (CE/MIX-DESIGN/267), University Research Committee, KFUPM, Principal Investigator, Budget: SR 203,500, 01 March 2004-28 Feb. 2007, In progress.

Journal Papers

1. Rahman, M.K., Baluch, M.H. and Al-Gadhib, A.H., “Simulation of Shrinkage Distress & Creep Relief in Concrete Repair”, Composites Part B: Engineering, Vol. 31, 2000, pp. 541- 553.

4. Baluch, M.H., Rahman, M.K. and Al-Gadhib, A.H., “Risks of Cracking and Delamination in Patch Repair”, ASCE Journal of Materials in Civil Engineering, Vol. 14, No. 4, July/August 2002, pp. 294-302.

5. Baluch, M.H., Al-Gadhib, A.H., Khan, A.R. and Shaalan, A., “CDM Model for Residual Strength of Concrete Under Cyclic Compression”, Cement & Concrete Composites, Vol. 25, Nos. 4/5, May/July 2003, pp. 503-512.

6. Al-Gadhib, A.H., Baluch, M.H. and Rahman, M.K., “Repair and Retrofitting of Deteriorated and Distressed Reinforced Concrete Structures – Three Case Studies”, Journal of the International Association of Concrete Technology, Vol. 1, No. 2, 2003, pp. 153-160.

Conference Papers

4. Baluch, M.H., Shazali, M.A., Al-Gadhib, A.H. and Rahman, M.K., “Computational Chemo- Damage Modeling for Assessment of Concrete Patch Repair Durability”, Proceedings of First International Conference on Concrete & Development, Tehran, Vol. 2, April 2001, pp. 385- 399.

12. Baluch, M.H., Rahman, M.K. and Al-Gadhib, A.H., “Role of Moisture Diffusivity in the Durability of Cementitious Materials” (Key-Note Address), Proceedings of The International Conference on Structural & Geotechnical Engineering and Construction Technology, IC- SGECT ’04, University of Mansoura, Mansoura, Egypt, March 2004, pp. 29-45.

18. Rahman, M.K., Baluch, M.H., Al-Gadhib, A.H. and Zafar, S., “Moisture Transport Model for Crack Free Concrete”, (keynote talk by Dr. Rahman), Proceedings of 7th ICCT, Eds. Al- Mattarnah, H., Kamaruddin, K. and Ruslan, A., Kuala Lumpur, Oct. 2004, pp. 2-27.

Curriculum Vitae

1. Name: Ahmad Saad Al-Gahtani

2. Academic Rank: Associate Professor

3. Degrees:

1986 Ph.D. in Structural Engineering, Civil Engineering Department, University of Iowa, U.S.A.

1981 M.Sc. in Structural Engineering, Civil Engineering Department, King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals, Dhahran Saudi Arabia.

1978 B.Sc. in Civil Engineering, King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals, Dhahran, Saudi Arabia.

4. Employment History:

Teaching Experience:

• Associate Professor at Civil Engineering Department, King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals, Dhahran, Saudi Arabia, 1994-to date.

• Assistant Professor at Civil Engineering Department, King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals, Dhahran, Saudi Arabia, 1986-1994.

• Lecturer in Civil Engineering Department, King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals, Dhahran, Saudi Arabia, 1981-1986.

• Graduate Assistant in Civil Engineering Department, King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals, Dhahran, Saudi Arabia, 1978-1981.

Administrative Experience:

A. Dean of Faculty & Personnel Affairs, King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals, Dhahran, Saudi Arabia, 1992 – 1996.

Responsibilities: Administration of the following departments:

- Faculty Affairs - Staff Affairs - Labor Affairs - Faculty & Staff Services - Training & Development department - Payroll department - Recreation Center

Chairman of the following related University Committees:

- Faculty Affairs Committee - Staff Affairs Committee - R. I. Personnel Committee - Housing Committee - Sub-Committee for Organizing Faculty Procession for the Graduation Ceremony - Manpower Planning Sub-Committee

Member of the following:

- University Board - University Communication Panel - Higher Education Ministry for Drafting the New Employment Regulations - Sixth Five Year Development Plan

B. Assistant Dean for Educational Affairs, Student Affairs, King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals, Dhahran, Saudi Arabia, 1988-1990.

Responsibilities: Supervision of the Coop-Program affairs and the Alumni Office services. In addition, involvement in the students' academic and social services.

Some Achievements:

1. Systemized the Coop Program registration procedure.

2. Defined the registration period for coop/summer training on the academic calendar.

3. Organized the correspondence with participating companies.

4. Elevated the contact level with companies' administrations.

5. Increased the collaboration between KFUPM and companies through frequent meetings and joint committees.

6. Introduced Coop seminars for Coop Students about "Benefits from Coop Training".

7. Organized Coop academic advisors' visits for Coop-trainees.

8. Organized series of presentations by companies for job and training on site opportunities.

5. Teaching Activities for the Last Five Years:

Courses Taught:

CE 100 Introduction to Civil Engineering CE 201 Engineering Statics CE 203 Structural Mechanics CE 303 Structural Materials CE 351 Coop Report CE 401 Concrete Technology CE 402 Durability, Evaluation and Repair of Concrete Structures CE 411 Senior Project CE 501 Concrete Materials CE 510 Advanced Structural Mechanics CE 511 Matrix Structural Analysis

Short Courses:

1. “Protection of Reinforced Concrete Structures,” April, 2001, C.E., KFUPM.

2. “Crack-Controlled Design of Concrete Structures,” May, 2002, C.E., KFUPM.

3. “Analysis and Design of Structures Using STAAD-III, May, 2001, C.E., KFUPM.

4. “Corrosion in Industrial Facilities and Its Prevention, May, 2002, C.E., KFUPM.

6. Research Activities for the Last Five Years:

M.S. Thesis Supervision:

1. Aliyu M. Shazali, “Computational Chemo-Damage Transport Modeling of Durability Synergies in Concrete,” Member, October 2004.

2. Salman, Zafar, “Influence of temperature & Wind on Moisture Transportation in Cementitious Materials,” Member, December 2003.

Refereed Journals:

1. A.S. Al-Gahtani, M. Ibrahim, M. Maslehuddin, and A.A. Almusallam, "Performance of Concrete Surface Treatment Systems," Concrete International, Jan. 1999, pp. 64-68.

2. A.A. Almusallam, M. Abdul-Waris, M. Maslehuddin, and A.S. Al-Gahtani, "Placing and Shrinkage at Extreme Temperatures," Concrete International, Jan. 1999, pp. 75-79.

Refereed Conferences Proceedings:

1. Rahman, M.K., Alfarabi, S., Hameeduddin, M. & Gahtani, A.S., “Ultimate Load Behavior of Patch Repair in Axially Loaded Reinforced Concrete Columns,” Proceedings of International Conference on Structural & Geotech. Engineering IC-SGECT-04, Mansourah, Egypt, March 23-25, 2004, pp. 871-885.

2. Alfarabi, S., Rahman, M.K., Gahtani, A.S., & Hameeduddin, M., “Effectiveness of Patch Repair in Axially Loaded R.C. Columns Loaded to Failure,” Proceedings 7th International Conference on Concrete Technology in Developing Countries Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, Oct. 5-8, 2004.

3. M.A. Shazali, M.H. Baluch, A.H. Al-Gadhib and A.S. Al-Gahtani, “Application of Concrete Desalination for Concrete Protection,” Proceedings of International Conference on Performance of Construction Materials in The New Millennium, Cairo, Egypt, 18-20, February 2003.

4. A.S. Al-Gahtani and M.K. Rahman, “Load Distribution on Repaired Concrete Columns,” Accepted for 1st International Conference on Concrete Repair, France, 15-17 July, 2003.

5. A.S. Al-Gahtani and Mukharram, “Shrinkage Characteristics of Blended Cements,” Accepted for Sixth CANMET/ACI International Conf. on Recent Advancement in Concrete Technology, Romania, June 8-11, 2003.

6. M.A. Shazali, M.H. Baluch, A.H. Al-Gadhib and A.S. Al-Gahtani, “Application of Concrete Desalination for Concrete Corrosion,” Proceedings of International Concrete on Performance of Construction Materials in the New Millennium, Cairo, Egypt, Feb. 18-20, 2003.

7. A.S. Al-Gahtani and M. Maslehuddin, “Characteristics of the Gulf Environment and Its Impact on Concrete Durability,” Proceedings The 6th Engineering Conference, KFUPM, Dec. 14-16, 2002.

8. A.S. Al-Gahtani, "Evaluation of Faculty Performance: KFUPM Experience," Symposium on Assessment of Engineering & Technical Education in Saudi Arabia, KFUPM, Nov. 23-24, 1999, pp. 75-87.

Curriculum Vitae

1. Name: Husain Jubran Al-Gahtani

2. Academic Rank: Associate Professor

3. Degrees:

Ph.D., Mechanics, 1992. Department of Mechanics and Materials Science, Michigan State University, East Lansing, Michigan, USA. Dissertation: "Application of Boundary Element Method to Finite Elasticity".

M.S., Civil Engineering (Structural Engineering), 1985. Civil Engineering Department, KFUPM.

B.S., Civil Engineering, 1982. Civil Engineering Department, KFUPM.

4. Employment History:

1997- Associate Professor, Civil Engineering Department, KFUPM.

.Assistant Dean of Student Affairs for Educational Affairs, KFUPM ١٩٩٨-2000 -

1992-1998 Assistant Professor, Civil Engineering Department, KFUPM.

1991-1992 Teaching Assistant, Department of Mechanics & Materials Science, Michigan State University, E. Lansing, Michigan, USA.

1985-1992 Lecturer, Civil Engineering Department, KFUPM, Dhahran, Saudi Arabia.

5. Teaching Activities for the Last Five Years:

CE 201 Statics CE 203 Structural Mechanics I CE 317 Computer Methods in CE CE 518 Continuum Mechanics CE 519 Boundary Element Method

6. Research Activities and Publications for the Last Five Years:

Journal Papers

1. Al-Gahtani, H. J, “Integral-based solution for a class of second order boundary value problems”, Applied Mathematics and Computation, v98, n1, Jan, 1999, pp. 43-48

2. El-Gebeily, M., Elleithy, W. M. and Al-Gahtani, H. J., “Convergence of the Domain Decomposition Finite Element-Boundary Element Coupling Methods,” Computer Methods in Applied Mechanics and Engineering, Vol. 191, Issue 43, 2002, pp. 4851- 4867.

3. Elleithy, W. M. and Al-Gahtani, H. J., “Iterative Coupling of Boundary and Finite Element Methods in Elasto-Plasticity,” Boundary Elements Communications, Vol. 13, No. 1, 2002, pp. 21-28.

4. Elleithy, W. M., Al-Gahtani, H. J. and Tanaka, M., “Iterative Coupling of BEM and FEM for the Solution of Elasto-Plastic Fracture Mechanics Problems,” Transactions of JASCOME, Journal of Boundary Element Methods, Vol. 18, November 2001, pp. 43- 48.

5. Elleithy, W. M., Al-Gahtani, H. J. and El-Gebeily, M., “Iterative Coupling of BE and FE Methods in Elastostatics,” Engineering Analysis with Boundary Elements, Vol. 25, No. 8, 2001, pp. 685-695.

6. Elleithy, W. M. and Al-Gahtani, H. J., “An Overlapping Domain Decomposition Approach for Coupling the Finite and Boundary Element Methods,” Engineering Analysis with Boundary Elements, Vol. 24, No. 5, 2000, pp. 391-398. List of Publications & Abstracts of Selected Publications Wael M. Elleithy -2/7-

Conference Papers

1. Elleithy, W. M., Al-Gahtani, H. J. and El-Gebeily, M., “Convergence of the Iterative Coupling of BEM and FEM,” 21st World Conference on the Boundary Element Method, Oxford University, UK, August 1999, pp. 281-290.

2. Elleithy, W. M. and Al-Gahtani, H. J., “Elasto-Plastic Analysis for Infinite and semi-infinite Problems using an Overlapping Iterative Coupled FEM and BEM,” The Fifth International Conference on Computational Structures Technology, Leuven, Belgium, September 2000.

3. Al-Gahtani, H. J., “A new meshless method for general Poisson-type differential equation”, Sixth Congress on Computational Mechanics, Dearborn, Michigan, USA, August, 2001

Curriculum Vitae

1. Name: Hamdan Naser Al-Ghamedy

2. Academic Rank: Associate Professor

3. Degrees:

ENGL. English Language Program, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, USA, 1978

B.S. Civil Engineering (Minor: Math), Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, USA, 1981

M.S. Civil Engineering (Structural Engineering), Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, USA, 1983

Ph.D. Civil Engineering (Structural Engineering and Mechanics), University of Colorado, Boulder, USA, 1986

4. Employment History:

Computational analysis, Buried pipelines analysis and design: Consulting Services Department, Saudi ARAMCO

5. Teaching Activities for the Last Five Years:

• Taught several undergraduate and graduate courses in mechanics, analysis, and finite element method

6. Research Activities and Publications for the Last Five Years:

• Research Interest: Computational mechanics: nonlinear finite element method, material modeling, plasticity, mechanics of reinforced concrete, numerical analysis, buried pipelines analysis and design, evaluation of faculty and students

• Major Research Work Completed / in Progress: New finite elements, concrete plasticity modeling, computational analysis, soil materials models, pipelines stiffened-anchor plates, mechanics of reinforced concrete, nonlinear shell analysis, analysis and design of buried pipelines, students and faculty evaluation

• Consulting Experience: Computational analysis, Buried pipelines analysis and design: Consulting Services Department, Saudi ARAMCO

• Community Service: Served in many department and university committees and participated in different department and university activities

• Publications: 1. Abduljauwad, S.N., Al-Ghamedy, H.N., Al-Shayea, N.A., and Asi, I.M. “Behavior, Analysis and Design of Buried Pipelines,” First Progress Report, prepared for Saudi Aramco, April (1999).

2. Balah, M. and Al-Ghamedy, H.N. “A Higher Order Four Node Laminated Shell Element for Finite Rotation Analysis” Fifth U.S. National Congress on Computational Mechanics, Boulder, Colorado, U.S.A. pp. 161-162, August (1999).

3. Abduljauwad, S.N., Al-Ghamedy, H.N., Al-Shayea, N.A., and Asi, I.M. “Behavior, Analysis and Design of Buried Pipelines,” Second Progress Report, prepared for Saudi Aramco Oct.

(1999).

4. Abduljauwad, S.N., Al-Ghamedy, H.N., Al-Shayea, N.A., and Asi, I.M., “Behavior, Analysis and Design of Buried Pipelines,” Third Progress Report, prepared for Saudi Aramco, April (2000).

5. Al-Ghamedy, H.N. and Abduljauwad, S.N., “Students’ Evaluation of Faculty at KFUPM: Students’ Opinion,” Proceedings of the Discussion Forum on Faculty Evaluation by Students, KFUPM, pp. 20-34 May (2000).

6. Abduljauwad, S.N., Al-Ghamedy, H.N., Al-Shayea, N.A., and Asi, I.M., “Behavior, Analysis and Design of Buried Pipelines,” Fourth Progress Report, prepared for Saudi Aramco, October (2000).

7. Abduljauwad, S.N., Al-Ghamedy, H.N., Al-Shayea, N.A., and Asi, I.M., “Behavior, Analysis and Design of Buried Pipelines,” Fifth Progress Report, prepared for Saudi Aramco, April (2001).

8. Abduljauwad, S.N., Al-Ghamedy, H.N., Al-Shayea, N.A., and Asi, I.M., “Behavior, Analysis and Design of Buried Pipelines,” Draft Final Report, prepared for Saudi Aramco, August (2001).

9. Abduljauwad, S.N., Al-Ghamedy, H.N., Al-Shayea, N.A., Asi, I.M., Siddiqui, J.A., and Bashir, R., “Behavior, Analysis and Design of Buried Pipelines,” Final Report, prepared for Saudi Aramco, November (2001).

10. Abduljauwad, S.N., Al-Ghamedy, H.N., Al-Shayea, N.A., Asi, I.M., Siddiqui, J.A., and Bashir, R., Analysis and Design of Buried Pipelines, User’s Manual, ADBP Program, prepared for Saudi Aramco, Dhahran, November (2001).

11. Abduljauwad, S.N. and Al-Ghamedy, H.N., “Analysis and Design of Buried Pipelines and Anchor Blocks,” Discussion Paper submitted to Saudi Aramco, January (2002).

12. Al-Ghamedy, H.N., Abduljauwad, S.N., Siddiqui, J.A., Al-Shayea, N.A., and Asi, I.M., “Cover Requirement and Stability of Horizontally Bent Buried Pipelines,” J. of Engineering Mechanics, ASCE, Submitted (2002).

13. Balah, M. and Al-Ghamedy, H.N., “Finite Element Formulation of a Third Order Laminated Finite Rotation Shell Element,” Int. J. Computers & Structures, Vol. 80, No. 26, pp. 1075-1990 (2002).

14. Al-Shayea, N., Abduljauwad, S.N., Bashir, R., Al-Ghamedy, H. and Asi, I., “Determination of Parameters for Hyperbolic Model of Soils”, Geotechnical Engineering Journal, Vol. 156, No. 2, pp. 105-117, (2003).

15. Al-Ghamedy, H.N., “Re-evaluating, Revising, and Updating the Faculty Annual Evaluation System at KFUPM,” Progress Report, Deanship of Academic Development, KFUPM, September (2003).

16. Abduljauwad, S.N., Al-Ghamedy, H.N., Balah, M., Siddiqui, J.A., and Al-Muhtaseb, H., “Analysis and Design of Buried Pipelines,” Proposal submitted to Saudi Aramco and Approved for Funding, April (2003).

17. Abduljauwad, S.N., Al-Ghamedy, H.N., Balah, M., Siddiqui, J.A., and Al-Muhtaseb, H., “Analysis and Design of Buried Pipelines,” First Progress Report prepared for Saudi Aramco, June (2004).

18. Abduljauwad, S.N., Al-Ghamedy, H.N., Siddiqui, J.A., Asi, I.M. and Al-Shayea, N.A., “Stability of Vertically Bent Pipelines Buried in Sand,” J. of Pressure Vessel Technology, ASME, Vol. 126, No. 3, pp. 382-390, August (2004).

19. Balah, M. and Al-Ghamedy, H.N., “Third Order Shear Deformation Model for Laminated Shells with Finite Rotations: Formulation and Consistent Linearization,” Acta Meccanica Sinica, Vol. 20, No. 5, pp. 484-498, October (2004).

20. Al-Ghamedy, H.N., “Pipeline stiffened anchors: Analysis and design considering various variables and boundary conditions,” Journal of Computational and Applied Mechanics, Submitted (2004).

21. Al-Ghamedy, H.N., “Faculty Evaluation by Students at Saudi University: Students’ Perspective,” International Journal of Engineering Education, submitted (2004).

22. Abduljauwad, S.N., Al-Ghamedy, H.N., Balah, M., Siddiqui, J.A., and Al-Muhtaseb, H., “Analysis and Design of Buried Pipelines,” Second Progress Report prepared for Saudi Aramco, January (2005).

23. Balah, M. and Al-Ghamedy, H.N., “Energy-Momentum Conserving Algorithm for Nonlinear Dynamics of Laminated Shells Based on a Third Order Shear Deformation Theory,” J. of Engineering Mechanics, ASCE, Vol. 131, No. 1, pp. 12-22, January (2005).

24. Al-Ghamedy, H.N., Abduljauwad, S.N. and Siddiqui, J.A., “Factors Affecting the Finite Element Modeling of Straight and Bent Buried Pipes,” Finite Elements in Analysis and Design Journal, Under Preparation (2005).

Curriculum Vitae

1. Name: Saeid Aboud Alghamdi

2. Academic Rank: Assistant Professor

3. Degrees:

1/85 - 9/88 Arizona State University, Tempe, Arizona, U.S.A. Graduate School Degree: Ph.D. Concentration: Dynamic Structural Analysis Minor: Applied Geotechnical Engineering

2/84 - 9/84 Colorado State University, Fort Collins, Colorado, U.S.A. Graduate School Course Work: (15) credit hours of - Advanced Structural Design - Advanced Applied Mathematics

1/82 - 9/83 University of Petroleum & Minerals (now KFUPM), Graduate School Degree: M.Sc., Civil Engineering Concentration: Structures

8/77 - 2/82 University of Petroleum & Minerals (now KFUPM), College of Engineering Dhahran, Saudi Arabia Degree: B.Sc., Civil Engineering (with High Honors)

4. Employment History:

March 1982 - August 1983 Graduate Assistant, Department of Civil Engineering, King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals, Dhahran, Saudi Arabia.

September 1983 - June 1989 Lecturer, Department of Civil Engineering, King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals, Dhahran, Saudi Arabia.

July 1989 (30-11-1409) - up to date Assistant Professor, Department of Civil Engineering, King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals, Dhahran, Saudi Arabia.

5. Teaching Activities for the Last Five Years:

Courses Taught (Undergraduate & Graduate):

The courses taught in the last five years are mainly in Engineering Mechanics, Structural Mechanics, Structural Analysis, Structural Steel Design and Numerical Methods:

1. Structural Mechanics I CE 203(1) and Structural Stability CE 514(1) & Cooperative Program CE 351(1); Senior Design Project CE 411 – Coordination, Spring (982)-1999.

2. Computer Methods in Civil Engineering CE 317 (The first offering in the CE-Department & Lab.); Cooperative Program CE 351(1) – Coordination-Fall (991)-1999-2000.

3. Sabbatical Leave-Spring (992)1999-2000: Department of Engineering Science and Mechanics; Virginia Tech., Blacksburg, Virginia-USA.

4. Structural Analysis I CE 305 (1); Computer Methods in Civil Engineering CE 317 (1 & Lab.)- Fall (001)-2000.

5. Structural Mechanics I CE 203(1) & Development of CE-Diploma in Structural Analysis & Design- Spring (002)-2001.

6. Structural Mechanics CE 203(1); Steel Design I CE 408 (2) - Fall (011)-2001.

7. Engineering Mechanics-Statics CE 201(2) - Spring (012)-2001.

8. Structural Mechanics I CE 203(2) – Fall (021)-2002.

9. Structural Mechanics I CE 203(2) – Spring (022)-2002.

10. Engineering Mechanics-Statics CE 201(2); Structural Mechanics I CE 203(2) – Summer (023)-2003.

11. Structural Mechanics I CE 203(1) & Structural Analysis CE 305 (1) – Fall (031)-2003.

12. Structural Mechanics I CE 203(2) - Spring (032)-2003.

13. Structural Mechanics I CE 203(2) - Fall (041)-2004.

14. Structural Mechanics I CE 203(2) - Spring (042)-2005.

6. Research Activities and Publications for the Last Five Years:

Research Projects Proposals & Funded Research Projects:

1. Optimal Design of Twin-Cell Box-Girder Structures with Frequency Constraints; Fulbright Research Grant Proposal – 1999; Accepted for a six months award: January to July 2000; Host Department/Institution: Department of Engineering Science and Mechanics-Virginia Tech., Blacksburg, Virginia-USA.

2. Characterization of Key Static and Dynamic Design Issues of Twin-Cell Steel Box-Girder Structures; Proposal to KACST-Riyadh; Accepted for one year funding; KACST LGP-3-15; Completed, January 2001.

3. Multi-criterion Optimal Designs of RC Beams and Columns: Experimental and Analytical Studies; KACST Research Project AT-23-21 Alghamdi, S.A. (PI) and Ahmad S. (Co. Inv.), Accepted for three years Funding, 2005.

Independent Research Projects:

1. S. A. Alghamdi, and Mohammed A. Shazali: A Parametric Study on the Vibration Characteristics of Space Bars with respect to Cross Section Properties - The Case of Helicoidal Bar; Completed.

2. S. A. Alghamdi, and Mohamed A. Mohiuddin: A Comparative Study of the Free Vibration Characteristics of Helicoidal Bars - The Transport Matrix Method versus the Finite Element Method; Completed.

3. S. A. Alghamdi, and Bassem El-Bedoor: Development of the Static Stiffness Matrix Equations of Helicoidal bars Using the Transport Matrix Algorithm - A Computer Program; Completed.

4. S.A. Alghamdi, and M. Balah: Development of the Dynamic Stiffness Matrix and Load Functions for a Timoshenko Beam Using the Transport Matrix and Load Functions; Completed.

5. Alghamdi, S.A. and Kalimur Rahman, M.: Dynamic Analysis of Anisotropic Plates - The State of the Art; Completed.

Reports:

1. Earthquake Engineering – Specifications, Analysis, and Design of Seismic Resistant Structures; short course file, Department of Civil Engineering, November 2001.

2. Earthquake Resistant Designs of Concrete and Steel Structures; short course file, Department of Civil Engineering, May 2002; April 2005.

3. Optimal Engineering Designs: Methods and Applications; short course file, Department of Civil Engineering, May 2003; March 2005.

Coop Advising:

1. Alnaim, B. A.: Analysis of RC-frame Structure (University Schools Expansion Project); Completed; member, June 2001.

2. Al-Ali, A.: Analysis and Design of Elevated Tank; advisor, July 2004 (in-progress).

Senior Projects:

1. Al-Zahrani, H.; Al-Mutairi, H..; Al-Sougor, H.: Earthquake Resistant Designs of RC Structures Using STAAD III, Advisor, June 2004 (complete).

2. Al-Awfi, B., and Al-Juhani, S., Automated Optimum Designs of Steel Plate Girders Using GENESIS, Advisor, September 2004 (in-progress).

Summer Training-Reports Review:

1. Kattan, Hisham (1999); Completed. 2. Al-Naim, Bandar A (2000); Completed. 3. Al-Malki, Ali (2002); Completed. Conferences, Workshops & Summer Research Programs Participation:

1. The Saudi First Earthquake Engineering Symposium, King Saud University-Riyadh, September 2000.

2. Symposium on Assessment of Engineering and Technical Education in Saudi Arabia; College of Engineering Sciences-KFUPM, Dhahran; November 1999.

3. The 4th International Conference on Light Weight Steel and Aluminum Structures; The Helsinki University of Technology; Aspoo-Finland; June 1999.

4. The 14th Engineering Mechanics Conference; Department of Civil Engineering at the University of Texas at Austin; Austin-Texas, May 2000.

5. The 4th World Congress for Structural and Multidisciplinary Optimization; Joint organization by Dalian University of Technology, China and The Society for Structural and Multi-disciplinary Optimization (ISSMO); Dalian-China, June 4-8, 2001.

6. The 4th World Congress for Structural and Multidisciplinary Optimization; Joint organization by Dalian University of Technology, China and The Society for Structural and Multi-disciplinary Optimization (ISSMO); Sydney-Australia, June 4-8, 2003.

Refereed Journals & Research Reports/Proposals:

1. Alghamdi, S.A., “Dynamic Stiffness Matrix and Load Functions of Timoshenko Beam Using the Transport Matrix,” International J. of Computers and Structures, 79, 1175-1185, 2001.

2. Alghamdi, S.A., “On the Static and Modal Analysis of Twin-Cell Box-Girder Structures,” AIAA Journal, 39(7), pp. 1406-1410, July 2001.

3. Alghamdi, S.A., and Rizwan, M.A., Characterization of Key Static and Dynamic Design Issues of Twin-Cell Steel Box-Girders, KACST-LGP 3-15; Final Report, January 2002.

4. Alghamdi, S.A. and Ahmad S., Multi-criterion Optimal Designs of R/C Beams and Columns: Experimental and Analytical Studies; KACST Research Project AT-23-21, Accepted for Funding, 2003.

5. Alghamdi, S.A., “Design Optimization of Non-uniform Stiffened Steel Plate Girders – A Computer Code,” Advances in Design and Engineering Softwares; 34, pp. 357-386, 2003.

6. Alghamdi, S.A., “On the Design Optimization of Built-up Stiffened Steel Beams with Buckling and Frequency Constraints", Accepted, 2004.

Conference Proceedings/Abstracts: 1. Alghamdi, S.A., and Al-Amri, A.M., “ Implementation of Seismic Design Provisions is saudi Structural Design Code – Why and How,”, Proceedings, Symposium on Innovation and Distinction in Urban and Infrastructure Development in the Kingdom in 100 Years, Ministry of Public Works and Housing, Riyadh, 203-216, February 7-9, 1999.

2. Alghamdi, S.A., “ A Proposed Evaluation Formula to Rejuvenation Distinction of Scientific Research in Physical and Applied Sciences”, Proceedings, Symposium on Assessment of Engineering and Technical Education in Saudi Arabia; College of Engineering Sciences-KFUPM, Dhahran; November 1999.

3. Alghamdi, S.A., “ On Analysis of Shear Lag in Steel Box Girders”, Proceedings, The 14th Engineering Mechanics Conference, Department of Civil Engineering, University of Texas at Austin, May 21-24, 2000.

4. Alghamdi, S.A., “ Analysis of Modal Characteristics of Twin-Cell Steel Box Girders”, Proceedings, The 14th Engineering Mechanics Conference, Department of Civil Engineering, University of Texas at Austin, May 21-24, 2000.

5. Alghamdi, S.A.,” The Saudi Seismic Structural Design Practice”, Proceedings, The Saudi First Earthquake Engineering Symposium, Department of Civil Engineering, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Nov. 21-24, 2000.

6. Alghamdi, S.A. and Leiva, J.P.,” Optimal Shape Design of Twin-Cell Steel Box Girder Structures with Frequency Constraints,” Paper No. 267, Proceedings; The 4th World Congress for Structural and Multidisciplinary Optimization (WCSMO-4), Dalian University of Technology, Dalian-China, June 4- 8, 2001.

7. Alghamdi, S.A., Gurdal, Z., and Missoum, S.,” Structural Design of Box-Girder Structures with Static and Frequency Constraints,” Paper No. 266, Proceedings; The 4th World Congress for Structural and Multidisciplinary Optimization (WCSMO-4), Dalian University of Technology, Dalian-China, June 4- 8, 2001.

8. Alghamdi, S.A. and Leiva, J.P.,” Optimal Shape Design of Non-uniform Stiffened Steel Beams with Buckling and Frequency Constraints,” Proceedings; The International Conference on Advances in Structures, (ASSCCA '03), Sydney, Australia, 22-25 June 2003.

Curriculum Vitae

1. Name: Radwan S. Al-Juruf

2. Academic Rank: Associate Professor

3. Degrees:

• Ph.D. Structural Engineering • MS Structural Engineering • BS Architectural Engineering

4. Employment History:

5. Teaching Activities for the Last Five Years:

CE 203 2/2004 None 1/2004

CE 101 2/2003 CE 511

CE 201 1/2003 CE 201

CE 101 2/2002 CE 511

CE 101 1/2002 CE 101

CE 101 2/2001 CE 511

CE 101 1/2001

CE 101 2/2000 CE 511

CE 201 1/2000 CE 101

6. Research Activities and Publications for the Last Five Years:

(1) Al-Juruf, R.S., “Biological degradation of date-palm fronds used in construction,” Proceedings of the 6th Saudi Conference, December 2002, Dhahran, Saudi Arabia.

Curriculum Vitae

1. Name: Abdulrahman A. Khathlan

2. Academic Rank: Assistant Professor, Civil Engineering Department Currently, Dean, Faculty & Personnel Affairs

3. Degrees:

• B.Sc in Civil Engineering from KFUPM (1980). • M.Sc in Civil Engineering from KFUPM (1981). • Ph.D. in Civil Engineering from Stanford University (1987). Specializing in structural engineering, Plates & Shells, and Numerical Modeling.

4. Employment History:

• 1996 – 1999 was on leave of absence as the Director General of Sultan Bin AbdulAziz Science & Technology Center . This is a $45 million construction project in which my role was to be the leader for its planning and design. The construction of the project is now finished. • November 2002 – June 2004, Assistant Dean of Educational Services, for Prep-Year Affairs (full- time).

5. Teaching Activities for the Last Five Years:

• Undergraduate Courses: Statics, Structural Mechanics, Structural Analysis, Concrete Design, Analysis & Design of Structures, Computer Methods in Civil Engineering. • Graduate Courses: Matrix Structural Analysis, Finite Element Methods, Plates & Shells. • Courses taught in the past 5 years : CE 201 Statics, CE 203 Structural Mechanics, and CE 317 Numerical Methods in Civil Engineering.

6. Research Activities and Publications for the Last Five Years:

Research Interest: 1. Research in the field of Structural Engineering including: Pressure Vessels, Plates & Shell Structures, the Finite Element Method, Numerical Modeling, and Nonlinear Behavior of structures.

2. Research in the field of Engineering Education including: Teaching Skills, Student Attitudes, E- learning, and Online Courses.

3. Several publications in refereed journals and conference proceedings.

Publications in the past 5 years : 1. A.A. Khathlan, “Enhancing Student Learning: Role of The Individual Faculty Member”, ADC Discussion Forum on Student Learning at KFUPM, Dhahran, (March 2001), p. 3-7.

2. A.K. Azad, I.M.K. Asi, N.A. Al-Shayea, M.S. Al-Suwaiyan, H.J. Al-Gahtani, A.A. Khathlan & H.I. Al-Abdul Wahhab, “AN OPINION SURVEY ON CERTIFICATION OF CIVIL ENGINEERS IN SAUDI ARABIA”, Symposium on Certification of Practicing Engineers in Saudi Arabia, Dhahran, (April 2002), p.13-18.

3. A.K. Azad, I.M.K. Asi, N.A. Al-Shayea, M.S. Al-Suwaiyan, H.J. Al-Gahtani & A.A. Khathlan, “Certification of Practicing Civil Engineers in Saudi Arabia: An opinion Survey”, 6th Saudi Engineering Conference, Dhahran, (Dec. 2002).

Curriculum Vitae

1. Name: Rashid Ibrahim Allayla

2. Academic Rank: Professor

3. Degrees:

• High School Al-Yamamah H.S., Riyadh, Saudi Arabia • English Prog. Whittier College, California USA, 1965/1966 • B.S.,C.E. Calif. State University, California, USA, 1971 • M.Sc.,C.E. Calif. State University, California, USA, 1973 • Ph.D. Colorado State University, Colorado, USA, 1980

4. Employment History:

1973-74 Graduate Assistant, College of Petroleum & Minerals 1980-85 Assistant Professor, KFUPM 1986-89 Associate Professor / Chairman of Civil Engg. Dept., KFUPM 1989-1992 Associate Professor, C.E. Dept, KFUPM. 1992-Present Professor, Civil Engineering. Dept., KFUPM Manager, Environmental Protection Unit, Center For Environment & Water Research Institute / KFUPM

5. Teaching Activities for the Last Five Years:

Courses Taught: CE 433 Ground Water Engineering (2004/2005) CE 533 Flow Through Porous Media (1999/2000) CE 538 Advanced Open Channel Flow (2001/2002)

Ph.D. Dissertation: 1. "Effect of Dissolved Oxygen On the Adsorptive Capacity of Activated Carbon," Ph.D. Dissertation by Nabil Said Abu-Zeid, Dr. Girgis Nakhla, Principal Advisor (Completed Spring 1992/93) 2. “Treatment Of Water Contaminated With Dimethyl Phthalate By Feton, Photo-Feton And UV/H2O2 Processes” Ph.D. Dissertation by Bassam Shafiq Al-Tawabini, Dr Mohammad Al- Suwaiyan, Principal Advisor (Completed Spring 2002) 3. “Study of Reaction of a Submerged Membrane Activated Sludge Process” Ph.D. Dissertation by Iqbal Basha Kalyandurg, Dr. Mohammad Malak, Principal Advisor

6. Research Activities and Publications for the Last Five Years:

Research: • PN 24166 Computerized Irrigation Water Management System for the Irrigation Automation.(1999/2000) • CEW2208 Environmental Impact Assessment of Additional Sulfur Handling and Export Capacity at Berri Gas Plant and Jubail Port.(1999/2000) • CEW2218 Support for Final Installation and Implementation of the CIWMS in Al-Rajhi Jouf Site (2000/2001) • CEW2217 Marine Biological and Oceanographic Database Development (2000/2001). • CEW2217 Marine Biological and Oceanographic Database Development (2001/2002) • CEW2217 Marine Biological and Oceanographic Database Development (2002/2003). • CEW2257 Coral Reef Surveys in Support of the Marine and Coastal Damage Assessment (2002/2003). • CEW2261 “Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) of an Integrated Hazardous Waste Management Facilities in the Eastern Province” (2002/2003). • CEW2240 “Field Measurement of Stack Gases for Combustion Facilities and Study for Air Monitoring Station in Al-Khafji City” (2002/2003).

• CEW2252 “Survey of Household Electric and Electric Waste Management in Three Cities in the Eastern Province of Saudi Arabia” (2002/2003). • QCEW1235 Award Study for the Best Environmental Practices in Solid Waste Management” (2002/2003). • CEW2256 “Oceanographic Survey in Support of the Marine & Coastal Damage Assessment” (2003/2004). • CEW2283 “Environmental & Social Impact Assessment for Seismic Operations • in the CV3c” (2003/2004). • CEW2285 Environmental Impact Analysis North Safaniya B1-10-0047” (2003/2004). • CEW2289 “Environmental Impact Assessment for Seismic Operation in SGG Contract Area North” (2003/2004).

Journals: 1. Al-Assar, R., H.M. Badr, R. I. Allayla, “Viscous Flow Over a Sphere with Fluctuations in the Free Stream Velocity”, J Computational Mechanics 25 (2000)

2. Mohammed, N., and Allayla, R. I. “Effect of Groundwater Velocity on Pilot Scale Bioremediation of Gasoline Contaminated Sandy Aquifers, J of Water and Soil Pollution 120: 315-329, June’ 2000 Netherlands.

Conference: 1. Al-Tawabini, B., M. Al-Suwaiyan and R. Allayla, “Remediation of Groundwater Contaminated With Phthalates By Advanced Oxidation Technology” Engineering Conference King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals, Dec 2002.

Curriculum Vitae

1. Name: Muhammad Hassan Al-Malack

2. Academic Rank: Associate Professor

3. Degrees:

1964-1970 Al-Hussain Bin Ali Elementary School, Qateef

1970-1973 Qateef Intermediate Model School

1973-1976 Qateef First Secondary School

1976-1981 King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals, Dhahran, Saudi Arabia. Degree Earned: Bachelor of Science in Applied Civil Engineering. Year Earned: 1981

1984-1987 King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals, Dhahran, Saudi Arabia. Degree Earned: Master of Science in Civil Engineering (Water Resources and Environmental Engineering option). Year Earned: 1987 Thesis Title: Quality of Desalinated Blended Seawater in Dammam.

1990-1993 University of Newcastle upon Tyne, Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom. Degree Earned: Ph. D. in Environmental Engineering Year Earned: 1993 Dissertation Title: Application of Dynamic Membranes in Crossflow Microfiltration of Secondary Effluent.

4. Employment History:

Summer 1981 Summer Student in Ras Tanura Refinery, Saudi ARAMCO.The training program was emphasized on design of concrete platforms and foundations for oil pipes.

1981-1988 Graduate Assistant, Civil Engineering Department, King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals, Dhahran, Saudi Arabia.

1988-1994 Lecturer, Research Institute, King Fahd University of Petroleum and Mineral, Dhahran, Saudi Arabia.

1994-2000 Assistant Professor, Research Institute, King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals, Dhahran, Saudi Arabia.

Summer 1997 Summer Employment in Dhahran Utilities Department (DUD) of Saudi Aramco.

2000-Present Associate Professor, Research Institute, King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals, Dhahran, Saudi Arabia.

5. Teaching Activities for the Last Five Years:

Undergraduate Course

CE 473 99-2000

Graduate Courses

CE 540 2000-01, 2001-02, 2002-03 CE 547 2000-01, 2002-03 CE 541 2003-04

Short Course

1. “Industrial and Domestic Waste Management” Lecturer, 2000-2001.

Ph. D. Dissertations

(1) Dissertation Title: Treatment of Water Contaminated with Dimethyl Phthalate by Fenton, Photo-Fenton, and UV/H2O2 Processes” Student’s Name: Bassam Shafiq Al-Tawabini Student’s ID#: 805381 Department: Civil Engineering Graduation Year: 2002. Role: Committee Member

(2) Dissertation Title: Study of Reaction Kinetics of a Submerged Membrane Activated Sludge Process’ Student’s Name: Iqbal Basha Kalyandurg Student’s ID#: 970187 Department: Civil Engineering Graduation Year: 2003 Role: Advisor

(3) Dissertation Title: Assessment of the Relationship between the Spilled Hydrocarbon Volume and its Thickness in Monitoring Wells Considering the Water Table Fluctuation History Student’s Name: Mohammed Saleem Student’s ID#: 950487 Department: Civil Engineering Graduation Year: Still Role: Committee Member

M. Sc. Thesis

(1) Thesis Title: Microbial Evaluation of Al-Khobar Wastewater Treatment Plant Student’s Name: Mohammed Saleem Student’s ID#: 950487 Department: Civil Engineering Graduation Year: 1997 Role: Committee Member

(2) Thesis Title: Locating Optimum Water quality Monitoring Stations in Water Distribution Networks Using Genetic Algorithm Student’s Name: Khurram Moied Student’s ID#: 990398 Department: Civil Engineering Graduation Year: 2001 Role: Committee Member

(3) Thesis Title: Combine Electro-oxidation and Electro-coagulation Processes for the Treatment of Municipal Wsatewater Student’s Name: Mohammed Sajeed Farooqui Student’s ID#: 220398 Department: Civil Engineering Graduation Year: 2005 Role: Committee Member

(4) Thesis Title: Performance Study of Crossflow Membrane Bioreactor in Treating Refinery Wastewater Student’s Name: Muhammad Muhitur Rahman Student’s ID#: 210301 Department: Civil Engineering Graduation Year: 2005 Role: Advisor

Cooperative Training Reports

Report Title: Water Supply Project in Najran: 1st Stage’ Student’s Name: Manea Saleh Al-Yami Student’s ID#: 032658 Department: Civil Engineering Year: 1999 Role: Committee Member

Senior Project Reports

Report Title: Water Distribution System Design Student’s Name: AbdulRahman Al-Ghamari Student’s ID#: 965710 Department: Civil Engineering Year: 2002 Role: Committee Member

Summer Training

Student’s Name: Khalid Al-Khater Student’s ID#: Department: Systems Engineering Year: Summer 2001 Role: Supervisor

External Examiner

University: University of United Arab Emirates, Al-Ain Student’s Name: Mariam Ahmed Al-Dhaheri Student’s No: 982428004 Degree: M. Sc. Major: Environmental Sciences Thesis Title: Assessment of Healthcare Waste Management in the UAE with Emphasis on Radioactive Waste. Year: 2002

University: University of United Arab Emirates, Al-Ain Student’s Name: Fatima Yahya Alaidaroos Student’s No: 200070210 Degree: M. Sc. Major: Environmental Sciences Thesis Title: Time Series of Air Pollution Monitoring in Abu Dhabi. Year: 2002

6. Research Activities and Publications for the Last Five Years:

Journal Papers

1. Al-Malack, M. H.; Abuzaid, N. S. and El-Mubarak, A. H. "Coagulation of Polymeric Wastewater Discharged by a Chemical Factory". Water Research, 33, 2, pp. 521-529. 1999.

2. Abuzaid, N. S. ; Al-Malack, M. H; Nakhla, G. F.; Essa, M. H. and Tawabini, B. S. "Effect of Dissolved Oxygen and Surfactant Treatment on the Sorption Capacity of a Local Soil". J. Enivron Sci Health, A35(3), 263-280, 2000.

3. Al-Malack, M. H. ;Sheikheldin, S.Y.; Fayad, N.M. and Khaja N. (2000). Effect of Water Quality Parameters on the Migration of Vinyl Chloride Monomer from Unplasticized PVC Pipes. Water, Air, and Soil Pollution, 120, 195-208.

4. Saleem, M., Bukhari, A. A., and Al-Malack, M. H. (2000). Removal efficiencies of indicator micro-organisms in the Al-Khobar wastewater treatment plant. Environmental Engineering Science, v. 17, no. 4, 227-232.

5. Al-Malack, M. H. (2001). Migration of lead from Unplasticized polyvinyl chloride pipes. Journal of Hazardous Materials, B82, 263-274.

6. Saleem, M. Al-Malack, M. H. , and Bukhari, A. A. (2001). Seasonal variations in the microbial population density present in biological sludge. Environmental Technology, v. 22, 255-259.

7. Al-Malack, M. H. and Sheikheldin, S. Y. (2001). Effect of Solar Radiation on the Migration of Vinyl Chloride Monomer from Unplasticized PVC Pipes. Water Research, v. 35, no. 14, 3282-3290.

8. Al-Malack, M. H.; Abuzaid, N. S.; Bukhari, A. A. and Essa, M. H. (2002). Characterization, Utilization, and Disposal of Municipal Sludge: The State of-the-Art. The Arabian Journal for Science and Engineering, v. 27, no. 1B, 3-27.

9. Al-Malack, M. H. (2003). Technical and Economic Aspects of Crossflow Microfiltration. Desalination, v. 155, 89-94. (Extracted from My Ph. D. Dissertation)

10. Saleem, M., Bukhari, A.A., and Al-Malack, M.H., (2003). Seasonal Variations in the Bacterial Population in an Activated Sludge System. Journal for Environmental Engineering and Science, NRC, Canada. v. 2, no. 2, pp. 155- 162.

11. Al-Malack, M. H. (2004). Effect of UV-Radiation on the Migration of Vinyl Chloride Monomer from Unplasticized PVC Pipes. Journal of Environmental Science and Health- Part A: Toxic/Hazardous Substances & Environmental Engineering, v A39, n 1, 145-157.

12. Ashraf, M. W.; Al-Thukair, A. A. and Al-Malack, M. H. (2004). Selective Transport of Silver Ions Through Crown Ether Supported Membranes. Oriental Journal of Chemistry, v 20, n 1, 1-6.

13. Al-Malack, M. H.; Bukhari, A. A. and Abuzaid, N. S. (2004). Crossflow Microfiltration of Electrocoagulated Kaolin Suspension: Fouling Mechanism. Journal of Membrane Science, v 243, 143-153.

14. Saleem, M.; Al-Suwaiyan, M.; Aiban, S. A.; Ishaq, A. M.; Al-Malack, M. H. and Hussain M. (2004) Estimation of Spilled Hydrocarbon Volume: The State-of-the Art. Environmental Technology, 25, 9, pp. 1077-1090.

15. Ashraf, M. W. and Al-Malack, M. H. (2005). Effect of Membrane Preparation Method on Performance of Polyol Supported Membrane Used for Separation of Phenol. Accepted in the Journal of Transport in Porous Media.

International Conference Papers

1. Al-Malack M. H., N. Abuzaid, and A. Bukhari (2001). Investigation of Municipal Sludge in the Eastern Province of Saudi Arabia. Presented and was published in the proceedings of Sludge Management Entering the 3rd Millennium Conference, Taipei, Taiwan, March 25-28.

2. Al-Malack M. H. (2002). Technical and Economic Aspects of Crossflow Microfiltration. Poster Presentation at the International Congress on Membranes and Membrane Processes (ICOM 2002), 7-12 July, 2002, Toulouse, France. (Extracted from My Ph. D. dissertation)

8. Muhammad H. Al-Malack, K. Iqbal Basha, and Muhammad Saleem. (2002). Inactivation of Indicator Bacteria Using Ultraviolet Radiation. Presented and was published in the proceedings of the International Conference on Waste Water Management and its effect on the Environment in Hot and Arid Countries, 12-14 October, 2002, Muscat, Oman.

4. Al-Tawabini, B. S.; Al-Suwaiyan, M. S.; Abulikbash, A.; Al-Arfaj, A.; Allayla, R. I. and Al-Malack, M. H. (2002). Degradation of Dimethyl Phthalate by Fenton’s Reagent. . Presented and was published in the proceedings of the 5th International Conference on Chemistry in Industry, 14-16 October, 2002, Manama, Bahrain.

5. Al-Malack, M.H.; Bukhari, A.A.; and Abuzaid, N. S. (2003). Effect Of Lime Stabilization, Uv Radiation, And Storage On Disinfection Of Municipal Sludges. Presented and Published in the Proceedings of the 6th International Conference on Civil Engineering (ICCE 2003), 5-7 May, 2003, Isfahan, Iran.

6. Al-Malack, M. H. and Basha, I.K. (2003). Applications of Membrane Processes in Treatment of Municipal Wastewater. Presented and Published in the Proceedings of the 6th International Conference on Civil Engineering (ICCE 2003), 5-7 May, 2003, Isfahan, Iran.

7. Al-Malack, M. H. Bukhari, A. A. and Abuzaid, N. S. (2004). Electrocoagulation- Crossflow Microfiltration Of Simulated Colloidal Industrial Wastewater: Fouling Mechanism. Presented at the Fourth Specialty Conference on Environmental Progress in the Petroleum & Petrochemical Industries, Kingdom of Bahrain, 23 – 25 February, 2004.

8. Al-Malack, M. H. (2005). Performance of Immersed Membrane Activated Sludge Process. Accepted in the ADST 2005 International Conference on Desalination Technologies: Outlook, Challenges, and Opportunities. To be held in Sharm El-Sheikh, Egypt, March 18- 21, 2005.

National Conference Papers

1. Al-Malack, Muhammad H.; Atiq A. Mian; Tahir H. Zaidi; and Hassan H. Al-Muhanna. (2002) Use of Date Kernels in Wastewater Treatment. Presented at the Symposium on Environmental Citizenship, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, 4-5 June, 2002.

2. Basha, K. Iqbal and Al-Malack, Muhammad H. (2002) Membrane Bioreactors for the Treatment of Municipal Wastewater: A Critical Review. Presented at the Sixth Saudi Engineering Conference, King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals, Dhahran, Saudi Arabia, 14-17 December, 2002.

3. Tawabini, B; Al-Suwaiyan, M. S.; Al-Layla, R.; Al-Malack, M. H.; Abdulikbas, A.; and Al-Arfaj A. (2002). Removal of Phthalates from Contaminated Water Using Direct Photolysis and UV/H2O2 Process. Presented at the Sixth Saudi Engineering Conference,

King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals, Dhahran, Saudi Arabia, 14-17 December, 2002.

Funded Research Projects

1. Environmental Impact Assessment of a Medical Waste Disposal Facility in Riyadh (Final Report), 1999.

2. Characterization, Disposal, and Utilization of Municipal Sludge, First Progress Report, Project No. AR-18-28, KACST, 2000.

3. Environmental Impact Assessment of a Medical Waste Disposal Facility in the Eastern Province (Final Report), 2000.

4. Characterization, Disposal, and Utilization of Municipal Sludge, Second Progress Report, Project No. AR-18-28, KACST, 2001.

5. Characterization, Disposal, and Utilization of Municipal Sludge, Final Report, Project No. AR-18-28, KACST), 2002.

6. Survey of The Quantity And Quality Of Solid Waste In Saudi Arabia (First Progress Report), 2001.

7. Survey of The Quantity And Quality Of Solid Waste In Saudi Arabia (Second Progress Report), 2001.

8. Survey Of The Quantity And Quality Of Solid Waste In Saudi Arabia (Final Report), 2001.

9. General Layout Design of an Integrated Hazardous Waste Disposal Facility (Final Report), 2001.

10. Survey Of Feasibility Studies Of Domestic Solid Waste Recycling In Saudi Arabia, And Recycling Process In The Eastern Province Of Saudi Arabia (Final Report), 2001.

11. Recycling Waste Office Paper In KFUPM/RI A Case Study (Final Report), 2002.

12. Management of Ash Waste Generated at Rabigh Power Plant (Final Report), 2002.

13. Study Of Biodegradation of Municipal Solid Waste And Groundwater Contamination, Phase 1: Literature Survey and Situation Assessment (Final Report), 2002.

14. Investigation of Pollution Problems in Dammam Corniche Water (Final Report), 2003.

15. An Environmental Study at Al-Bawardi Metal alloys Plant (Final Report), 2003.

16. Environmental Impact Assessment of an Integrated Hazardous Waste Management Facility in the Eastern Province (Final Report), 2003.

17. Field Measurement of Stack Gases for Combustion Facilities and Study for Air Monitoring Stations in Al-Khafji City (Final Report), 2003.

18. Enhanced Oily Wastewater Treatment Systems: Treatment of Oily Wastewater Using Immersed Membrane Processes (First Progress Report), 2003.

19. Enhanced Oily Wastewater Treatment Systems: Treatment of Oily Wastewater Using Immersed Membrane Processes (Second Progress Report), 2003.

20. Enhanced Oily Wastewater Treatment Systems: Treatment of Oily Wastewater Using Immersed Membrane Processes (Final Report), 2004.

21. Environmental and Social Impact Assessment for Seismic Operations in the CV3 Concession Area in Rub Al-Khali Desert of Saudi Arabia (Final Report), 2004.

22. Supported Liquid Membrane Technology for the Separation of Organic Contaminants from Industrial Waste Effluent, Final Report, Project No. SABIC-2003/16, May 2004.

Curriculum Vitae

1. Name: Saleh Abdulla Almana

2. Academic Rank: Lecturer

3. Degrees:

• M.S. in Civil Engineering (Construction Engineering), University of Washington at Seattle (USA), 1980.

• B.S. in Applied Engineering, King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals, Saudi Arabia, June 1976.

• Secondary School from Al-Khobar Secondary School, 1971.

4. Employment History:

1976 – 1978 Worked as a Graduate Assistant with the University of Petroleum & Minerals, Civil Engineering Department, then transferred to Construction Engineering and Management Department at College of Environmental Design.

1978 – 1980 Sent to University of Washington at Seattle, USA for earning M.S. in Construction Management.

1980 – 1982 Worked as a Lecturer with the College of Environmental Design in the Construction Engineering and Management Department, KFUPM.

1982 – 1987 Worked with private family establishment as a loan from the university to private sector.

1987-till now have been working as a Lecturer with King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals in the Civil Engineering Department.

5. Teaching Activities for the Last Five Years:

Undergraduate Courses

CE 101 since 1989 till now CE 420 since 1989 till now CE 451 ARE 462

Graduate Courses

CE 599 Coordinator

6. Research Activities and Publications for the Last Five Years:

None

Curriculum Vitae

1. Name: Mustafa Y. Al-Mandil

2. Academic Rank: Associate Professor

3. Degrees:

• Ph.D. 1981 Duke University, North Carolina., U.S.A. • M.Sc. 1972 University of Surrey, U.K.

4. Employment History:

1975-1977 Lecturer, University of Petroleum & Minerals Dhahran, Saudi Arabia

1981-1987 Assistant Professor, King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals Dhahran, Saudi Arabia

1987-2005 Associate Professor, King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals Dhahran, Saudi Arabia

5. Teaching Activities for the Last Five Years:

20001 (CE 201, CE 201) 20022 (CE 201) × 2 20002 (CE 305, CE 405) 20031 (CE 201, CE 405) 20011 (CE 100, CE 201) 20032 (CE 201) × 2 20012 (CE 201, CE 405) 20041 (CE 201) × 2 20021 (CE 201, CE 201 + CE 100) 20042 (CE 201, CE 203)

6. Research Activities and Publications for the Last Five Years: None

Curriculum Vitae

1. Name: Khalaf Aidhah Al-Ofi

2. Rank: Assistant Professor, Department of Civil Engineering Manager, Urban Areas Engineering Section Center for Engineering Research, Research Institue

3. Degrees:

• B.S. in Civil Engineering from King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals (KFUPM), Dhahran, Saudi Arabia, 1979-1984.

• M.S. in Construction Engineering and Management, College of Environmental Design, KFUPM, 1984-1988. M.S. Thesis: Optimization of the proposed irrigation water reservoir in Al-Hassa, Saudi Arabia. It includes data collection, modeling and sensitivity analysis.

• Ph.D. in Transportation Engineering from Civil Engineering Department at KFUPM, 1988-1994. Ph.D. Thesis.: The effect of signal coordination on intersection safety. It includes data collection, development of hypothesis, regression analysis, model calibration, model modification and sensitivity analysis.

4. Employment History:

• Jul.1984-Sep.1984 : Summer employee with SAUDI ARAMCO. • Jul.1984-Sep.1984 : Summer employee with Taif Municipality. • Jul.1985-Sep.1985 : Summer employee with Taif Municipality. • Jul.1988-Sep.1988 : Summer employee with Taif Municipality. • Aug.1984-Jan.1988 : Graduate Assistant at CED in KFUPM. • Jan.1988-June 1995 : Lecturer at CE Department in KFUPM. • June 1995-now : Asst. Professor at CE Department in KFUPM • Sep 1997-now : Project manager of pavement evaluation projects for Saudi Royal Air Forces, Research Institute. • Sep 1998-now : Manager, Urban Areas Engineering Section, Center for Engineering Research, Research Institute.

5. Teaching Activities for the Last Five Years:

Undergraduate Courses

CE 101 Engineering Graphics MATH 132 Applied Calculus CE 260 Surveying CE 201 Statics CE 340 Transportation Engineering

Graduate Courses

CE 673 Optimization of urban traffic flow

Senior Project Design

As a main advisor 1. “Geometric Design for Hadeed Factory, Al-Jubail”, by Al-Sharari Nayel , September, 1998. 2. “Signal timing plan for wide intersections” by Tariq Al-Sedais, June 2001.

As a committee member 1. “Signal design and coordination along Prince Faisal Bin Fahd Arterial in Al-Khobar A.M period” by Mohammed Asiri . June 2001. 2. “Signal design and coordination along Prince Faisal Bin Fahd Arterial in Al-Khobar P.M. period” by Mohammed Al-Alkami. June 2001.

Thesis Advising

As member 1. “Causes of Female Teachers Work Trip Accident”, Oct. 2002. Zeeshan Raza Abdy. 2. “Characteristic Study of Catastrophic Tire Failure in Eastern Province of Saudi Arabia”, by Syed Anwar Basha 2001.

6. Research Activities and Publications for the Last Five Years:

Sponsored Projects 1. “Equipment based evaluation of Saudi ARAMCO southern area road network.” SAUDI ARAMCO DHAHRAN. June 2000.

2. “Steel slag asphalt mix and aggregate base performance study on King Fahd International Airport – Dammam road.” Hekkett MultiServ. Al-Jubail Saudi Arabia. Feb 2001.

Journal Publications 1. K. Al-Ofi, N. Ratrout and others, “Atraffic control study at Hadeed plant , Al-Jubail” 2nd safety on roads int’l conference , Bahrain Oct 21-23 2002.

2. Ramadhan, R. H., K. A. Al-Ofi, Z. A. Khan, and N. A. Khan (2002). "Post Construction Performance of Steel Slag Asphalt Pavement in Saudi Arabia." Proceedings of the First Gulf Conference on Roads, Kuwait, March 11-13, 2002, pp. 165-184

3. Khalaf A. Al-Ofi, Ratrout N, Al-ahmadi H, and others “A traffic control Study at Hadeed Plant, Al-Jubail” ." Published in The CD of Proceedings of The Second International Conference on Road Safety, Bahrain pp. 1-5 October 2002

4. Khalaf A. Al-Ofi, Ratrout N, Al-ahmadi H, and Al-Sughayer M.(2002) “The effect of the proposed widening of Dhahran Arterial in Al-Khobar on Traffic Flow” ." Proceedings of The Sixth Saudi Engineering Conference, KFUPM in Dhahran, Saudi Arabia, , December 2002.

5. Ziauddin A. Khan ,Rezqallah H. Malkawi, Khalaf A. Al-Ofi, and Nafisullah Khan (2002). "Review of Steel Slag Utilization in Saudi Arabia." Proceedings of The Sixth Saudi Engineering Conference, KFUPM in Dhahran, Saudi Arabia, pp. 369-382, December 2002.

6. Rezqallah H. Malkawi , Mirza Z. Baig, Tauqir A. Siddiqui, Khalaf A. Al-Ofi, and Ziauddin A. Khan, (2002). "Quantification of Aggregate Degradation of Asphalt Mixes Compacted by Gyratory and Marshal Methods." Proceedings of The Sixth Saudi Engineering Conference, KFUPM in Dhahran, Saudi Arabia, pp. 383-396, December 2002.

7. Rezqallah H. Malkawi and Khalaf A. Al-Ofi (2003). "Effect of Drifting Sand on Highway Traffic Safety-Text in Arabic." Proceedings of The Drifting Sand Problem on Railways and Its Solution Symposium, Saudi Railway Organization, Dammam, Saudi Arabia, -, April 2003.

8. K. A. Al-Ofi, Dr. R. H. Malkawi Dr K. Al-Hinai, , and Mr. M. Abdullah “Design features of Highways in drifting sand areas” 2nd Gulf Roads Conference, Abu Dabi UAE 14-18 March 2004.

9. Dr. R. H. Malkawi and Dr. Khalaf A. Al-Ofi “The effect of drift sand on traffic safety”. 2nd Gulf Roads Conference, Abu Dabi UAE 14-18 March 2004.

10. Dr. R. H. Malkawi and Dr. Khalaf A. Al-Ofi and Nafisullah Khan “Long Term Performance Evaluation of Steel Slag Asphalt Pavement in Saudi Arabia” 4th Jordanian Conferference on Sustainable Development of Transportation Systems. Amman Jordan April 13-15 2004.

11. Ratrout, N.T., Basha, S.A., Al-Abdul Wahhab, H. and Al-Ofi, K., “Conformity of Physical Characteristics of Imported Tires with Government Standards: A Case Study”, Journal of Engineering Research, Sultan Qaboos University, Muscat, Sultanate of Oman, Vol. 1, No. 1, January 2004.

12. Ratrout, N.T., Al-Ofi, K.A. and Iyaz, S., “Validation and Improvement of a Rear-end Conflict Prediction Model”, paper accepted for publication in the Journal of the Transportation Research Board, Washington, D.C., USA, 2004.

13. Nedal Taisir Ratrout Khalaf A. Al-Ofi, Shoukat Iyaz “Validation and Improvement of Rear- End Conflict Prediction Model” TRB Poster Session 512, Jan. 13 2004.

Published Reports 1. Al-Ofi, K., Al-Ahmadi, H., etc., "Evaluation of Airfield and Road Pavement Network of Prince Sultan Air Base", Kahrj, Final report submitted to Zuhair Fayez and Associates, October, 2000.

2. Ramadhan R., Al-Ofi “Equipment based evaluation of Saudi ARAMCO southern area road network.” SAUDI ARAMCO DHAHRAN. June 2000.

3. Ramadhan R., Al-Ofi “Steel slag asphalt mix and aggregate base performance study on King Fahd International Airport – Dammam road.” Hekkett MultiServ. Al-Jubail Saudi Arabia. Feb 2001.

Curriculum Vitae

1. Name: Nedal T. Ratrout

2. Academic Rank: Assistant Professor

3. Degrees:

• B.Sc. in Civil Engineering, King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals, 1983 (1403H).

• M.Sc. in Civil Engineering (Transportation Option), King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals, 1985 (1405H). Master Thesis title “Estimating Parking Demand for Mosques”.

• Ph.D. in Civil Engineering (Transportation Option), Michigan State University, USA, 1989 (1410H). Ph.D. Thesis title “Assessment of Applicability of TRANSYT-7F Optimization Model to the Traffic Conditions in the Cities of Al-Khobar and Dammam, Saudi Arabia”.

4. Employment History:

Graduate Assistant at the King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals, Dhahran, Saudi Arabia, 1983G (1403H)-1985G (1405H).

Lecturer at the King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals, Dhahran, Saudi Arabia, 1985G (1405H)-1990G (1410H).

Assistant Professor at the King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals, Dhahran, Saudi Arabia, 1990G (1410H)-present.

Work Experience: Teaching undergraduate and graduate courses, Senior Project advising, Co-op report advising, M.Sc. thesis advising, Ph.D. dissertation Co-chairman, Committees and other activities. Participated also in a number of scientific and engineering projects.

5. Teaching Activities for the Last Five Years:

Undergraduate Courses:

CE 260-02 Surveying I 991 CE 260-52 Laboratory of CE 260 991 CE 444-01 Traffic Eng. & Road Safety 991 CE 444-01 Traffic Eng. & Road Safety 992 CE 260-02 Surveying I 001 CE 260-52 Laboratory of CE 260 001 CE 341-01 Transportation Engineering 001 CE 444-01 Traffic Eng. & Road Safety 002 CE 260-01 Surveying I 011 CE 260-52 Laboratory of CE 260 011 CE 260-01 Surveying I 012 CE 260-51 Laboratory of CE 260 012 CE 260-52 Laboratory of CE 260 012 CE 260-52 Laboratory of CE 260 021 CE 343-51 Transportation Eng. Lab 022 CE 341-01 Transportation Engineering 031 CE 260-01 Surveying I 032 CE 260-51 Laboratory of CE 260 032 CE 260-51 Laboratory of CE 260 041 CE 341-01 Transportation Engineering 041

Graduate Courses:

CE 576 Geometric Design of Highways 002 CE 576 Geometric Design of Highways 021 CE 675 Advanced Traffic Engineering 031

6. Research Activities and Publications for the Last Five Years:

Journal Publications

1. Ratrout, N.T., Basha, S.A., Al-Abdul Wahhab, H. and Al-Ofi, K., “Conformity of Physical Characteristics of Imported Tires with Government Standards: A Case Study”, Journal of Engineering Research, Sultan Qaboos University, Muscat, Sultanate of Oman, Vol. 1, No. 1, January 2004.

2. Ratrout, N.T., Al-Ofi, K.A. and Iyaz, S., “Validation and Improvement of a Rear-end Conflict Prediction Model”, paper accepted for publication in the Journal of the Transportation Research Board, Washington, D.C., USA, 2004.

3. Ratrout, N.T., “The Extent of Illegal Overtaking in the Eastern Province of Saudi Arabia”, IATSS RESEARCH, Tokyo, Japan, Vol. 28, No. 1, 2004.

4. Al-Ahmadi, H., Ratrout, N., Al-Ofi, K., Al-Sughaiyer, M. and Malkawi, R., “Female Teacher and Student Traffic Accidents in Rural Areas in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia: Investigation and Analysis”, paper accepted for publication in the Journal of King Abdulaziz University Engineering Sciences, Jeddah, 2004.

5. Ratrout, N.T., “Tire Condition and Drivers’ Practice in Maintaining Tires in Saudi Arabia”, Accident Analysis & Prevention, Vol. 37, Issue 1, 2005.

Conference Publications

1. Ratrout, N. and Ramadhan, R., “The Degrading Effect of the Dispersed Traffic Platoon on the Quality of Traffic Flow”, the Fifth Saudi Engineering Conference, Vol. 3, March 1999.

2. Al-Ofi, K., Ratrout, N.T., Al-Ahmadi, H., Al-Sughaiyer, M., Al-Abdul Wahhab, H. and Al- Rugaib, T., “A Traffic Control Study at Hadeed Plant, Al-Jubail”, Safety on Roads 2nd International Conference, Bahrain, October 2002.

3. Al-Ofi, K.A., Ratrout, N.T., Al-Ahmadi, H. and Al-Sughaiyer, M., “The Effect of the Proposed Widening of Dhahran Arterial in Al-Khobar on the Traffic Flow”, The 6th Saudi Engineering Conference, KFUPM, Dhahran, December 2002.

4. Ratrout, N.T., “Truck Drivers’ Practice in Maintaining Tires in Saudi Arabia”, Al-Azhar Engineering 7th International Conference, Cairo, April 2003.

5. Mubayadh, S. and Ratrout, N., “The Effect of Speed Limit on Traffic Violations”, The 2nd National Conference on Traffic Safety, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, September 2004. 6. Al-Ahmadi, H., Al-Ofi, K. and Ratrout, N., “The Relationship between the Road and Traffic Violations”, The 2nd National Conference on Traffic Safety, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, September 2004. 7. Ratrout, N., Al-Ofi, K. and Al-Abdul Wahhab, H., “Characteristics of Vehicle Tire Market in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia”, Al-Azhar Engineering 8th International Conference, Vol. 8, No. 1, Jan. 2005.

Sponsored Research Projects

1. “Recharging of aquifers in Saudi Arabia through amended soils,” Co-Investigator, sponsored by KACST under the Limited Grants Program (LGP-02-57), Budget: SR 50,000, (Sept. 1998-Sept. 1999).

2. “Locating optimum water quality monitoring stations in water distribution network,” Principal Investigator, sponsored by KACST under the Limited Grants Program (LGP-4-016), Budget: SR 75,000 (Jan. 2000-Jan. 2001).

3. “Risk and reliability analysis of water distribution system,” Principal Investigator, sponsored by SABIC (Project no. SABIC 2003-01), Budget: SR 50,000 (April 2003- March 2004).

4. “Industrial pollutant removal using locally produced activated carbon amended sand,” Principal Investigator, sponsored by SABIC (Project no. SABIC 2003-09), Budget: SR 75,000 (April 2003-Sept. 2004).

5. “Hydraulic analysis of Al-Khobar water distribution system,” Principal Investigator, sponsored by KACST (Research no. APR-22-003), Budget: SR 257,000 (Jan. 2004- Dec. 2005).

Appendix D

Course Descriptions

KFUPM-CE Self-Assessment of the Undergraduate Programs CE 100 - Introduction to Civil Engineering

I- 2001- 2003 Catalog Description:

CE 100 Introduction to Civil Engineering (1-0-1) Introduction to CE profession; description of various areas of specialization with a focus on nature of work and duties; orientation of the CE program and choice of electives for concentration in each discipline; field trips to ongoing projects; professional ethics and conduct, responsibilities and role of a civil engineer in the society.

II- Prerequisite: None

III- Textbook: No textbook is assigned; material is posted on the Internet.

References: Students are required to make search through the Internet and utilize the library.

IV- Course Objectives:

The objective of CE100 course is: 1. Provide the student with an over-view introduction to the fundamental principles of the civil engineering profession. 2. Describe the various areas of specialization of the civil engineer and specially taught at KFUPM. 3. Discuss the CE program and the choice of electives for each discipline 4. Emphasis on the professional ethics and conduct. 5. Discuss responsibilities and role of civil engineer in the society.

V- Topics Covered:

1. History of Engineering and in particular the Civil Engineering. (2 lecture) 2. Engineering definition and Engineering types. (1 lecture) 3. Geotechnical Engineering (1½ lecture) 4. Structural Engineering (1½ lecture) 5. Transportation Engineering (½1 lecture) 6. Environmental and water Engineering (1½ lecture) 7. Overview of Civil Engineering curriculum. (1 lecture) 8. Ethics and Civil Engineering Professional practice. (2 lecture) 9. Co-op, Summer program and Senior project Guidelines (1 lecture)

VI- Contribution to professional component

Engineering Science: 100% (1.0 credit hours) Engineering Design: 0% (0.0 credit hours)

VII- Computer usage:

Course is taught through the Internet where schedule, class presentations, and homework are displayed. Students deliver their homework back by e-mail. Each student is required to search through the Internet and make two presentations utilizing PowerPoint. Course lectures are delivered using Power Point presentations and video films.

VIII- Field Visits

Field trip will be arranged to near by construction projects to show the students the activities discussed in the various branches of civil engineering and to expose them to real-life practice.

IX- Relationship of Course to Program Educational Objectives:

This course is an eye opener to student joining Civil Engineering, gives them an idea about what to expect.

X- Assessment of Student Progress Towards Course Objectives:

The student progress will be monitored by assessment of performance in exams, homework, and preparation of presentations.

XI- Relationship of Course to Civil Engineering Program Outcomes and Assessment:

The course helps the students to develop an ability to use the Internet, in addition to improve their ability for communication skills.

XII- Prepared by: Date

Talat A. Bader November 24, 2004

CE 100 – Introduction to Civil Engineering

Current Status of Information Technology

Course is taught through the internet where schedule, class presentations, and homework are displayed. Students deliver their homework back by e-mail. Each student is required to search through the internet and make two presentations utilizing PowerPoint. Course lectures are delivered using Power Point presentations and video films.

Design Content

No design process is discussed is in this course since it is an introduction to civil engineering and it is an elementary course.

CE 101 – Engineering Graphics

Semester: All Semesters

I- Course Description:

CE 101: Engineering Graphics (1-3-2) The course includes the following topics: Introduction to AutoCAD, Drawing instruments, Multiview projection, Dimensions, Geometric construction, Freehand sketching, Sectioning, Auxiliary views, Surface intersections, and Working drawings.

II- Prerequisite: None

III- Textbook: Drafting manual and working book developed by the Civil Engineering Department.

IV- Course Objectives:

1. Develop the student's understanding of the fundamental principles of engineering graphics 2. Develop the student's ability to apply the fundamental principles of the graphic solution of engineering problems. 3. Familiarize the student with various methods of presenting graphic information. 4. Develop the student's ability to visualize in three dimensions. 5. Develop the student's skill in the use of interactive computer graphics in the solution of engineering problems.

V- Topics Covered:

1. Introduction to AutoCAD and Drawing Instruments 1 lecture 2. AutoCAD fundamentals and drawing with AutoCAD 2 lectures 3. Multiview Projection 2 lectures 4. Dimensions 1 lecture 5. Geometric Construction 1 lecture 6. Freehand Sketching 1 lecture 7. Sectional Views 2 lectures 8. Auxiliary Views 2 lectures 9. Surface Intersections 2 lectures 10. Working Drawings 2 lectures

VI- Contribution to professional Component:

Engineering Science: 10% (0.3 credit hours) Engineering Design: 90% (1.7 credit hours) VII- Computer Usage:

All class works and homeworks assignments are done using AutoCAD Software.

VIII- Laboratory Projects:

1. Visualization of models through multiview projections. 2. 2D drawings using AutoCAD. 3. 3D drawings through: wire frame models, Surface models and Solid models.

IX- Relationship of Course to Program Educational Objectives:

This course as is designed fulfills all the objectives mentioned above.

X- Assessment of Student Progress Towards Course Objectives:

The progress of students will be monitored by assessment of performance in exams, class works and homeworks.

XI- Relationship of Course to Civil Engineering Program Outcomes and Assessment:

This course helps the students develop an ability and a skill to apply the fundamental principles of graphic solution to engineering problems.

XII- Prepared by: Date:

Mostefa Bouchama Apr. 18, 2005

CE 101 – Engineering Graphics

Design Content

The design contents in this course include the use of Graphics software AutoCAD 2005. The students are exposed to 2D and 3D Drawings in a form of detailed and assembly drawings.

Current Status of Information Technology

Use of Graphics software AutoCAD 2005 and WebCT.

CE 201 – Statics

I- 2001-2003 Catalog Description:

CE 201 : Statics (3-0-3) Basic concepts and principles of mechanics; vector algebra; equilibrium of particles in two and three dimensions; definitions of moment and couple; reduction of system of forces; equilibrium of rigid bodies; statically determinate structures including beams, trusses, frames and machines; internal forces; shear and bending moment diagram for beams; friction and its applications; centroid and center of gravity of lines, areas and volumes; moment of inertia and radius of gyration.

II- Prerequisite: PHYS 101 or PHYS 131

III- Textbook: R.C. Hibbeler, Engineering Mechanics, Statics, Tenth Edition, Prentice Hall, Upper Saddle River, NJ 07458, 2004.

Reference: F. Beer, E. Johnston & E. Eisenberg, Vector Mechanics for Engineers – Statics, Seventh Edition, McGraw-Hill, 2004.

IV- Course Objectives:

1. To introduce the students to the concept of force and its impact on rigid bodies.

2. To utilize vector algebra as a tool to perform application on forces in two and three dimensions.

3. Cartesian coordinate system to quantify the plane and space and to simplify force movement in space.

4. Concept of moment of a force, movement of forces and concept of couple.

5. Equilibrium of rigid bodies in 2D and 3D under various support mechanisms.

6. Structural analysis of two dimensional trusses, frames and machines. Introduction to space trusses.

7. Internal forces such as torsion, axial, shear and bending moment in beams and frames. Shear and moment diagrams for beams.

8. Friction of rigid bodies, dry friction, static vs. kinetic friction. Equilibrium of bodies at impending motion.

9. Centroids and center of gravity, composite areas and composite volumes. Bodies formed by revolving areas.

10. Moment of inertia, parallel axes theorem, composite areas.

V- Topics Covered:

(lectures duration 50 minutes)

1. Introduction to vectors (6 lectures) 2. Equilibrium of particle in 2D & 3D (4 lectures) 3. Moment of a force, force and couple systems, movement of a force on a rigid body (7 lectures) 4. Equilibrium of rigid bodies in 2D & 3D (5 lectures) 5. Structural analysis, trusses, frames and machines (8 lectures) 6. Internal forces, shear and moment diagrams (6 lectures) 7. Problems involving dry friction (4 lectures) 8. Centroids and center of gravity (composite area) (4 lectures) 9. Moment of inertia for composite areas (2 lectures)

VI- Contribution to Professional Component:

Engineering Science: 65% Engineering Analysis: 30% Engineering Design: 5%

VII- Computer Usage:

The course textbook includes several tools for interactive computer usage, for presentation of course basic concepts as well as solution of numerous examples, and the chance for students to grade their work in an interactive way. Among the computer tools available for this course:

A- CD-Rom supplied with each text containing basic concepts as well as several solved examples on various chapters. Most of these examples are interactive in nature, where students can witness the impact of varying the various input parameters on the outcome of the solution.

B- By visiting the Prentice-Hall website: www.prenhall.com/hibbeler. Students can register into the website and maintain an active electronic file containing numerous solved examples as well as multiple choice problems.

VIII- Laboratory Projects:

No experimental projects. However, faculty are encouraged to use some demonstration tools available such as pulleys, cables, model trusses and demonstrations on dry friction.

IX- Relationship of Course to Program Educational Objectives:

This basic course in engineering provides a solid foundation for CE, ME & ARE students in areas of engineering fundamentals as well as engineering logic and analysis. The course fulfills part of the first and second objectives of the Department of Civil Engineering.

X- Assessment of Student Progress Towards Course Objectives:

The progress of students will be monitored by assessment of performance in two major and a final exams, homeworks, in-class quizzes. A typical grade distribution for this course is as follows:

Homeworks (around 14 sets) 10% In-class quizzes 10% First Major Exam 20% Second Major Exam 25% Final Exam 35% ______100%

XI- Relationship of Course to Civil Engineering Program Outcomes and Assessment:

This basic course in engineering science fulfills the following aspects of the Civil Engineering Program Outcomes and Assessment:

Outcome #1- ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science and engineering. Outcome #5- ability to identify, formulate and solve engineering problems. Outcome #7- an ability to communicate effectively. Outcome #11- an ability to use techniques, skills and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering practice.

XII- Prepared by: Date:

Mustafa Y. Al-Mandil December 1, 2004

CE 201 – Statics

Current Status of Information Technology

Extensive use of CD-ROM for education and self evaluation purposes. Several interactive examples and animated models of forces in action.

Design Content

This course has a limited design content, in the sense that it is an elementary course of engineering science and an introduction to analysis. However, several problems and an appendix are related to design of preliminary structural systems.

CE 203 - Structural Mechanics I

I- 2004-2006 Catalog Description:

CE 203: Structural Mechanics I (3-0-3) Definitions of stress, strain, and constitutive relations for deformable bodies; stress and deformation of axially loaded members; thermal stresses; generalized Hooke’s law for linear elastic material; allowable stresses and design factor of safety; torsion of solid and thin-walled shafts; shear and bending moment diagrams for beams; elastic bending stresses in beams; shear stresses and shear flow in beams; compound stresses; stress concentrations; stress transformations; beam curvatures and deflections; analysis of beams using Singularity functions; structural design applications.

II- Prerequisite: Engineering Mechanics-Statics CE 201.

III- Textbook and Other Required Material:

Mechanics of Materials (6th Edition; 2005); R. C. Hibbeler; Additional class notes on torsion of solid non-circular shafts and thin-walled pressure vessels.

IV- Course Objectives:

Within the department educational objectives, the course has been designed to: 1. Introduce the fundamental principles of mechanics for solving problems of deformable bodies. 2. Emphasize the utilization of free body diagrams for the unified applications of principles of equilibrium, force-deformation relationships, and stress- strain relationships to analyze/design elastic structures for different stress, strain, and deformation states. 3. Enable the students to realize the reciprocity of analysis-design processes by investigating the level of margins of structural safety for a given structure with reference to specified allowable values of stress, strain, or deformation states.

V- Topics Covered (Number of lectures):

1. Introduction of Mechanics of Deformable Bodies; Definition of Stress (1). 2. Definitions of Normal Stress, Shear Stress, and Bearing Stress; Applications (4). 3. Definition of Normal and Shear Strains; Stress-Strain Diagrams; Factor of Safety; Allowable Stresses; Hooke’s law; Material Behavior; Poisson’s Effect (2). 4. Analysis of Stresses, Strains, and Deformations in Axially Loaded Bars; Thermal and Mechanical Effects; Stress Concentrations; Analysis of Statically Determinate and Indeterminate Bars (5). 5. Generalized Loadings; Generalized Load States; Generalized Hooke’s Law for Linear Elastic Homogeneous Isotropic Materials (2). 6. Torsion of Circular Shafts, Non-Circular Shafts; Thin-Walled Closed and Open Non-circular Shafts; Analysis of Shear Stresses and Angle of Twists in Torsion Shafts; Analysis of Transmission Shafts and Gears (8). 7. Analysis of Internal Forces in Beams; Drawing of Shear Force Diagram and Bending Moment Diagrams Using the Method of Summation (3). 8. Analysis of Bending and Shear Stresses in Beams; Analysis of Shear Flow in Built-up Cross Sections; Design Applications (6). 9. Analysis of Stresses in Thin-walled Pressure Vessels (1). 10. Analysis of Compound Normal and Shear Stresses in Beams (3). 11. Definition of Critical Stress States; Process of Stress Transformations; Principal Normal and Shear Stresses; Mohr’s Circle Analysis for General and Principal Stress States (4). 12. Beam Moment-Curvature Equation; Beam Linear and Angular Deformations; Use of Singularity Function for Force and Deformation Analysis of Statically Determinate and Indeterminate Beams (5).

VI- Contribution to Professional Component:

The course provides students with systematic and unified skills to analyze and design basic structural components (bars; beams; columns) under various load combinations. The percentages of engineering science and design components of the course are 75% (2.25 credit hours) and 25% (0.75 credit hours), respectively.

VII- Computer Usage: Mainly the use of EXCEL spread-sheets to formulate and automate the solution of simple analysis and design problem.

VIII- Laboratory Projects: Three 50-minute classes of instruction per week for an academic term extending for a period of 15 weeks.

IX- Relationship of Course to Program Educational Objectives:

The course is structured to provide students with a clear understanding of the behavior of basic structural elements of different material under axial, shear, bending, and torsion, and thermal loadings (program objectives 1-3). Building on the knowledge gained in a first course in Engineering Mechanics (Statics CE 201) the course provides students with a more extensive understanding to unify the applications of the principles of equilibrium, the force-displacement relationships and constitutive relationships for linear elastic materials to analyze and design structural components for specified requirements of safety and economy. The course assignments provide students with the required skills to formulate and solve the mathematical models for engineering problems (program objectives 4- 6). The course lectures, assignments, quizzes, examinations, solutions of typical real-world problems emphasize the importance of professional responsibilities and ethics. The course is a prerequisite to courses in structural analysis and design (program objectives 7 & 8).

X- Assessment of Student Progress Towards Course Objectives:

Student’s progress towards achieving three main objectives of the courses are constantly monitored and evaluated as follows: 1. Weekly homework assignments to build students’ skills for problem formulation, solving skills, and preparing engineering reports (10%). 2. Weekly short tests and/or quizzes (10%). 3. Major examinations including problems on analysis and design of structural members (50%). 4. Final comprehensive examination (30%).

XI- Relationship of Course to Civil Engineering Program Outcomes and Assessment:

The course provides students with systematic and unified skills to analyze and design basic structural components (bars; beams; columns) under various load combinations (Outcome #1-#3; #5). The course emphasizes the multi-disciplinary nature of the engineering profession, and the importance of team work to solve engineering mechanics problems and report the final solutions (Outcome #7 & #11).

XII- Prepared by: Date of Preparation:

Saeid A. Alghamdi November 24, 2004

CE 203 - Structural Mechanics I

Current Status of Information Technology

The course has been designed to maximize the utilization of IT to master the concepts of the course through a combination of analysis and design problems (e.g. utilization of EXCEL to formulate and solve simple problems in structural mechanics). All course materials are made available on the course home-page on the University WebCT server, and additional links to available and relevant web-sites on structural mechanics (including video and interactive analysis-design sessions are made accessible to students).

Design Content

The reciprocity of the analysis-design process is emphasized through the course outline and structural design problems are assigned to train students to strive to obtain designs that are both economically feasible and structurally safe. The design problems emphasize the differences between safety requirements and serviceability requirements as dictated by selected design codes such as the ACI and AISC specifications.

CE 213 – Computer Graphics

I- Course Description:

CE 213: Computer Graphics (1-6-3) The course includes the following topics: Introduction to computer Aided Design and Drafting, AutoCAD fundamentals, 2D drawings including Multiview projection, Dimensions, Geometric construction, Sections, Auxiliary views, mining and civil engineering problems, Stick and dip of lines and planes, Contour map lines and Cut and Fill. 3D drawing, Wire-Frame Models, Surface Models and Solid Models.

II- Prerequisite: ICS 101

III- Textbook: Pare/Loving/Hill/Pare, Descriptive Geometry Eight Edition

IV- Course Objectives:

1. Develop the student's understanding of the fundamental principles of engineering graphics 2. Develop the student's ability to apply the fundamental principles of the graphic solution of engineering problems using AutoCAD software. 3. Familiarize the student with various methods of presenting graphic information through AutoCAD software. 4. Develop the student's ability to visualize in three dimensions. 5. Develop the student's skill in the use of interactive computer graphics in the solution of engineering problems.

V- Topics Covered:

1. Introduction to AutoCAD and Drawing Instruments 1 lecture 2. AutoCAD fundamentals and drawing with AutoCAD 2 lectures 3. Multiview Projection using AutoCAD 2 lectures 4. Automatic Dimensioning 1 lecture 5. Geometric Construction with AutoCAD 1 lecture 6. Freehand Sketching with AutoCAD 1 lecture 7. Sectional Views with AutoCAD 2 lectures 8. Auxiliary Views with AutoCAD 2 lectures 9. Contour Map lines 2 lectures 10. Cut and Fill 2 lectures 11. Isometric representation 2 lectures 12. 3D drawings 2 lectures

VI- Contribution to professional Component:

Engineering Science: 10% (0.3 credit hours) Engineering Design: 90% (2.7 credit hours)

VII- Computer Usage:

All class works and homework assignments are done using AutoCAD software.

VIII- Laboratory Projects:

1. Visualization of models through multiview projections. 2. 2D drawings using AutoCAD. 3. Civil engineering problems (Contour lines, stick, dip and Cut & Fill). 4. 3D drawings through: wire frame models, Surface models and Solid models.

IX- Relationship of Course to Program Educational Objectives:

This course as is designed fulfills all the objectives mentioned above.

X- Assessment of Student Progress Towards Course Objectives:

The progress of students will be monitored by assessment of performance in exams, class works and homeworks.

XI- Relationship of Course to Civil Engineering Program Outcomes and Assessment:

This course helps the students develop an ability and a skill to apply the fundamental principles of graphic solution to engineering problems.

XII- Prepared by: Date:

Mostefa Bouchama Apr. 18, 2005

CE 213 – Computer Graphics

Design Content

The students are exposed to 2D and 3D Drawings in a form of detailed and assembly drawings. The class is divided into three to four groups to work on end of semester design project. The design contents in this course include the use of Graphic software AutoCAD 2005.

Current Status of Information Technology

Use of Graphics Software AutoCAD 2005.

CE 230 – Engineering Fluid Mechanics

I- 2001-2003 Catalog Description:

CE 230 Engineering Fluid Mechanics (3-0-3) Properties of fluids, hydrostatics with applications to manometers, forces on plane and curved surfaces, buoyancy, equations of continuity, energy and linear momentum with applications, dimensional analysis, dynamic similarity, open channel flow, and conduit flow.

II- Prerequisite: CE 201, MATH 120

III- Textbook: Munson, B.R., Young, D.F, and Okiishi, T.H. “Fundamentals of Fluid Mechanics” 4th Ed., John Wiley & Sons, New York, 2002.

IV- Course Objectives:

1. Introduces basic concepts of fluid mechanics with emphasis on formulation and solution of flow problems.

2. Build on students’ skills acquired in mathematics and statics and dynamics courses to solve flow problems of civil and environmental engineering relevance.

3. Provide the analytical tools necessary for more advanced courses and applications.

V- Topics Covered:

1. Fluid Properties (3 lectures) 2. Fluid Statics (6 lectures) 3. Kinematics and Reynolds Transport Theorem (5 lectures) 4. Conservation of Mass (3 lectures) 5. Bernoulli Equation (3 lectures) 6. Conservation of Momentum (5 lectures) 7. Conservation of Energy (3 lectures) 8. Dimensional Analysis and Similitude (6 lectures) 9. Flow in Pipes (7 lectures) 10. Open Channel Flow (4 lectures)

VI- Contribution to Professional Component:

Engineering Science: 75% (2.25 credit hours) Engineering Design: 25% (0.75 credit hours)

VII- Computer Usage:

None.

VIII- Laboratory Projects:

None.

IX- Relationship of Course to Program Educational Objectives:

This course meets program objectives #1, #2 and #5.

X- Assessment of Student Progress Towards Course Objectives:

The assessment of performance of the students in meeting the objectives of this course will be based on the assessment of performance on two-major exams (45% of grade) and a final examination (30% of grade). The examinations will include problems of the type assigned for homework from the textbook. In addition, weekly homework assignment is assigned and collected (10% of grade). Finally, attendance and quizzes will have the remaining percentage (15% of grade).

XI- Relationship of Course to Civil Engineering Program Outcomes and Assessment:

This course helps to enhance students ability to apply knowledge of engineering (Outcome #1), formulating and solving engineering problems (Outcome #5), an ability to communicate effectively (Outcome #7), and the ability to use techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering practice (Outcome #11).

XII- Prepared by: Date:

Dr. Muhammad Al-Zahrani December, 2004

CE 230 – Engineering Fluid Mechanics

Current Status of Information Technology

Presentation software, access to course notes/assignments through internet, software provided with text.

Design Content

The main design aspect of this course is related to flow in pipe-networks as well as design of open channels.

CE 260 – Surveying I

I- 2001-2003 Catalog Description:

CE 260 : Surveying I (2-3-3) Introduction; measuring units, significant figures, direct distance measurement with tapes, tape corrections; electronic distance measurement; levels and leveling; longitudinal profiles and cross sections; contouring; area and volume computations; the theodolite and angular measurements; optical distance measurements; rectangular coordinates; traverse surveys and computations; mapping.

II- Prerequisite: CE 213 or Department Approval.

III- Textbook: ▪ Kavanagh, Barry F. and S.J. Gleen Bird, Surveying Principles and Applications, Fifth Edition, Prentice-Hall, New Jersey.

▪ Nedal T. Ratrout, Surveying Laboratory Manual, Second Edition, KFUPM Press, May 2002.

IV- Course Objectives:

1. Introduce the students to basics of surveying.

2. Expose students to different methods of distance measurement including electronic measurement.

3. Introduce the students to the theory of differential leveling and its application.

4. Expose students to theodolites and angle measurement, traverse surveys and computation and mapping.

5. Allow students to develop degree of proficiency in the use of modern surveying instruments including some application software.

V- Topics Covered:

1. Basics of surveying (2 lectures) 10. Tape measurements (3 lectures) 11. Electronic surveying measurement (2 lectures) 12. Leveling (4 lectures) 13. Angles and directions (4 lectures) 14. Transits/theodolites (2 lectures) 15. Traverse surveys (4 lecture) 16. Topographic surveys using traditional technique (2 lectures) 17. Survey drafting and computations (4 lectures)

VI- Contribution to Professional Component:

Engineering Science: 80% (2.4 credit hours) Engineering Design: 20% (0.6 credit hours)

VII- Computer Usage:

The students use some drawing software to produce engineering drawings including contour maps.

X- Laboratory Projects: No experimental projects. The course covers different surveying experiments in which the students use modern surveying instruments.

IX- Relationship of Course to Program Educational Objectives:

This course teaches students the basics of surveying concepts including fundamentals of mathematics and basic engineering science fulfills program objective #2, in addition to objective #5. In the lab, students work in groups with a group leader that develops leadership qualities and the sense of team-work and team-spirit (course objective #7).

X- Assessment of Student Progress Towards Course Objectives:

The progress of students will be monitored by assessment of performance in exams, homeworks, and class participation (course objective #1, #2, and #4). Furthermore, field practice in the lab will provide the students exposure to real-life surveying problems and train them to work on modern surveying instruments (course objective #5).

XI- Relationship of Course to Civil Engineering Program Outcomes and Assessment

This course helps the students develop an ability to apply knowledge of engineering (Outcome #1), in addition to conduct experiments as well as analyze and interpret data (Outcome #2), formulating and solving engineering problems (Outcome #5), understanding of professional and ethical responsibility (Outcome #6), ability to communicate effectively (Outcome #7), and the ability to use techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering practice (Outcome #11).

XII- Prepared by: Date:

Mohammad A. Al-Sughaiyer January, 2005

CE 260 – Surveying I

Current Status of Information Technology

Students can access all lecture notes and assigned homework using Web-Ct. Students are encouraged to solve homeworks using some application software. Students are also introduced to surveying instruments such as Total Station and their application software in the lab.

Design Content

The course is designed to teach students the principle of surveying and has no design element.

CE 303 – Structural Materials (LT=3, LB=3, CR=4)

I- Course Contents Cement Concrete: Fundamentals of Concrete; Manufacturing of Portland Cement; Cement Types, Properties of Cements; Mixing Water; Aggregate Sources; Tests on Aggregates & Characteristics of Local Aggregates; Chemical/Mineral Admixtures for Concrete; Blended Cements; Proportioning of Concrete Mixes (i.e., mix design); Batching, Mixing & Production of Concrete; Handling, Placing & Finishing of Concrete; Properties of Plastic Concrete; Curing of Concrete; Properties of Hardened Concrete – Strength, Deformation, and Permeability; Problems of Hot Weather Concreting; Concrete Durability in the Gulf Environment - Reinforcement Corrosion, Sulfate Attacks, and Alkali Aggregate Reactions; Introduction to Concrete Repair Materials and Techniques Asphalt Concrete: Types of Asphalt; Aggregate and Asphalt Blending; Mix Design of Asphalt Concrete Steel: Types, Engineering Properties, and Usage of Structural and Reinforcing Steel Other Structural Materials: Timber, Aluminum, Glass and Plastics

II- Prerequisite: CE 203

III- Textbook: Kosmatka, S.H. and Panarese, W.C., Design and Control of Concrete Mixture, 13th Edition, Portland Cement Association, Skokie, Illinois, 1992. Reference: For the items not covered in the textbook, handouts (prepared by referring the other textbooks, ASTM and ACI Codes, and research publications) are distributed to the students

IV- Course Objectives:

1. To introduce the concrete as an important structural material emphasizing the local availability of its ingredients, possibility of producing it over a wide quality range, cast-ability in almost all shapes, and it's lesser cost as compared to other structural materials

2. To explain the sources, types, and characteristics of the ingredients of concrete (i.e., water, cement, aggregates, and admixtures) emphasizing the significance of each of the ingredients on strength, workability, and durability.

3. To explain the theoretical and experimental procedures involved in carrying out the proportioning of the concrete ingredients in order to produce a concrete mix having target strength and satisfying the workability and durability requirements.

4. To explain and demonstrate the various activities related to concrete production and construction including batching, mixing, handling, placing, finishing, hot weather concreting and curing of concrete.

5. To familiarize the students with the concrete durability problems and their remedial measures in the local aggressive environmental conditions.

6. To introduce the asphalt concrete, structural and reinforcing steel. V- Topics Covered:

Topic No. of Lectures Allocated Fundamentals of concrete 1 Manufacturing of Portland cement, cement types, and 3 properties of cements Mixing water 1 Aggregate sources, tests on aggregate, characteristics of local 4 aggregates Admixtures and blended cements 2 Proportioning of concrete mixes 3 Batching, mixing, handling, placing, and finishing of 3 concrete Properties of fresh concrete and curing of concrete 3 Properties of hardened concrete 7 Hot weather concreting 2 Concrete durability 4 Introduction to repair materials and techniques 1 Asphalt concrete 7 Steel and Aluminum 2 Timber, Glass and Plastics 2

VI- Contribution to Professional Component:

Engineering Science: 15% (0.45 credit hours) Engineering Design: 15% (0.45 credit hours) Engineering Applications 70% (2.10 credit hours)

VII- Computer Usage:

Computer programming and software are used for conventional and optimal designing of concrete mixes. Computer facilities are also used to teach the course using PowerPoint, Web-Ct, etc.

VIII- Laboratory Experiments and Site Visit:

There are a total number of 14 laboratory sessions for this course. 10 sessions are used for conducting various experiments on cement, aggregates, fresh and hardened concrete. 2 sessions are used to conduct flash point and penetration tests on asphalt and Marshall Test on asphalt concrete mix for detecting the optimal asphalt content. 2 sessions are used for conducting tension and Poison's ratio test on a steel sample and flexure test on a steel I-beam specimen.

A visit to a concreting site or to a ready mix concrete plant is organized for students in order to expose them to the real life activities related to concrete production and construction.

IX- Relationship of Course to Program Educational Objectives:

This course is an essential requirement for civil engineering students before they can go for designing the concrete structures and to the construction industry. The theoretical and practical knowledge gained through this course is essential and useful for proper selection and design of materials and for quality control of construction at sites. In context of Saudi Arabia, the knowledge of hot weather concreting problems and their remedies, durability problems and their remedial measures are very important, which are covered under this course.

X- Assessment of Student Progress Towards Course Objectives:

The progress of students is monitored by assessment of performance in homeworks, quizzes, examinations, laboratory reports and exam, and site visit.

XI- Relationship of Course to Civil Engineering Program Outcomes and Assessment:

This course helps the students develop an ability to apply knowledge of engineering (Outcome #1), in addition to learning to design of concrete mixes (Outcome #3), selecting and testing the structural materials for assessing their quality and performance (Outcome #5), an ability to communicate effectively (Outcome #7), and the ability to use techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering practice (Outcome #11).

XII- Prepared by: Date:

Dr. Shamshad Ahmad November 27, 2004

CE 303 – Structural Materials

Current Status of Information Technology

Excel worksheets and various soft wares, such as seeMix, Firstmix Express, FirstBreak are used to explain the design of concrete mixes. Computer graphics and video clips are used to demonstrate the activities pertaining to preparation and testing of concrete and other structural materials. The course is being taught using various information technology aides, e.g. PowerPoint, FrontPage, and Web-Ct.

Design Content

Following items are addressed under design of cement and asphalt concrete mixes:

(i) Cement Concrete Mix Design:

• Selection of concrete ingredients of adequate quality as per the mix requirements and conforming to the relevant standards specified for each of the ingredients • Selection of water/cement ratio, water content and cement content for achieving a given workability, strength and durability of concrete • Selection of maximum aggregate size and optimum proportioning of fine and coarse aggregates • Calculation of the quantities of each ingredient for the preparation of the laboratory trial batch • Batch adjustment using the laboratory test results on trial batches to reach a final proportioning of the mix

(ii) Asphalt Concrete Mix Design:

• Selection of aggregate proportions to meet the specification requirements. • Conducting trial mixes at a range of asphalt contents and measuring the resulting physical properties of the samples. • Analyzing the results to obtain the optimum asphalt content and to determine if the specifications can be met. • Repeating with additional trial mixes using different aggregate blends, until a suitable design is found.

CE 305 – Structural Analysis I

I- 2001-2003 Catalog Description:

CE 305 : Structural Analysis I (3-0-3) Shear force and bending moment diagrams for beams & frames; influence lines for beams and 2D trusses; displacement of beams by moment area, and conjugate beam methods; displacements of beams, frames and trusses by virtual work; analysis of statically indeterminate structures; method of consistent deformation, energy methods, slope-deflection and moment distribution; introduction to the flexibility and stiffness matrix methods and computer applications.

II- Prerequisite: CE 203

III- Textbook: R.C. Hibbeler, Structural Analysis, Fifth Edition, Prentice-Hall, 1999.

IV- Course Objectives:

1. Introduce the students to the basic concept of structural analysis of statically- determinate and indeterminate structures.

2. Highlight the stiffness method and expose students to use commercially available software to analyze multistory buildings.

V- Topics Covered:

1. Introduction to type of structures and loadings (1 class) 2. Shear & moment diagrams (beams & frames) (5 classes) 3. Influence lines (beams & trusses) 5 classes) 4. Deflection, moment-area theorems (3 classes) 5. Conjugate beam method (2 classes) 6. Energy methods (4 classes) 7. Consistent deformations method (4 classes) 8. Least work methods (4 classes) 9. Slope-deflection method (4 classes) 10. Moment-distribution method (5 classes) 11. Stiffness methods and computer applications (6 classes)

VI- Contribution to Professional Component:

Engineering Science: 100% (3 credit hours)

VII- Computer Usage:

Use of commercial software STAAD-Pro to analyze frames.

VIII- Laboratory Projects: No laboratory. A design project is included for analyzing two dimensional frames using commercial software.

IX- Relationship of Course to Program Educational Objectives:

This course with its design orientation fulfills program objectives #1 and #2. In addition, the design project helps the students develop a sense of teamwork spirit and promote professional responsibilities.

X- Assessment of Student Progress Towards Course Objectives:

The progress of students will be monitored by assessment of performance in exams, quizzes, homework and design project (course objectives #1 and #2).

XI- Relationship of Course to Civil Engineering Program Outcomes and Assessment:

This course helps the students develop an ability to identify, formulate and solve engineering problems, an ability to communicate effectively and an ability to use techniques, skills and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering practice.

XII- Prepared by: Date:

Alfarabi Sharif January, 2005

CE 305 – Structural Analysis I

Current Status of Information Technology

Computer programs such as STAAD is used to demonstrate the structural analysis of frames. WebCT is used to complement class work through homework and exam solutions, course syllabus and communication with students.

Design Content

The course does not have structural design element, however, students are exposed to the analysis of multiframe structure by using STAAD program. The students learn through this project how to use the software, interpret and check the results.

CE 315 – Reinforced Concrete I

I- 2001-2003 Catalog Description:

CE 315 : Reinforced Concrete I (2-3-3) Review of properties of structural concrete and reinforcing steel; behavior and design of reinforced rectangular and T-sections in flexure; use of computers in beam design for flexure; behavior and design of beams for shear, bond, and development length including splices and cut-off points; design of one-way slab, design of continuous beams with computer application for analysis; control of deflection and cracking; design of short columns; design of single footing; design project of a simple multistory building with one-way flooring system which integrates the design of the different structural components.

II- Prerequisite: CE 305

III- Textbook: Chu-kia Wang and Charles G. Salmon, Reinforced Concrete Design, Sixth Edition, Addison Wesley Educational Publishers, Inc., New York, 1998.

Reference: Building Code Requirements for Reinforced Concrete (ACI 318-02) Commentary on Building Code Requirements for Reinforced Concrete (ACI 318-02)

IV- Course Objectives:

1. Introduce the students to basic concepts of mechanics and behavior of reinforced concrete members in flexure, shear and bond.

2. Expose students to the design of reinforced concrete members including beams, one-way slabs, columns and footings.

3. Synthesize design of individual structural components by focusing on the design of a multistory building.

4. Allow students to develop a degree of proficiency in the use of commercial software for the modeling and design of reinforced concrete structures.

5. Expose students to problems of reinforced concrete construction in practice through a series of site visits to local projects.

V- Topics Covered:

1. Properties of structural concrete and steel (1 lecture) 2. Design concepts (3 lectures) 3. Behavior, analysis, and design of rectangular and T-sections in bending (7 lectures) 4. Behavior, analysis, and design of beams in shear (5 lectures) 5. Bond and development length (6 lectures) 6. Analysis and design of one-way continuous slabs (3 lectures) 7. Control of deflection and cracking (1 lecture) 8. Analysis and design of reinforced concrete short columns (6 lectures) 9. Analysis and design of single footings (3 lectures) 10. Design of a simple multistoreyed building with one-way flooring system including use of STAAD-Pro software (4 lectures) 11. Site visits (field trips equivalent to 3 lectures)

VI- Contribution to Professional Component:

Engineering Science: 25% (0.75 credit hours) Engineering Design: 75% (2.25 credit hours)

VII- Computer Usage:

Use of commercial software STAAD-Pro and PCA in the analysis and design of individual reinforced concrete components and in synthesized building design.

VIII- Laboratory Projects: No experimental projects. The course, however, includes a design project for a simple multistoreyed building with one-way flooring system which integrates the design of structural components.

IX- Relationship of Course to Program Educational Objectives:

This course with its design orientation fulfills program objective #3, in addition to the broader categories of objectives #1 and #2. In addition, the design project using a team format together with site visits allow the students to develop self-confidence, leadership skills and team-spirit (objective #6).

X- Assessment of Student Progress Towards Course Objectives:

The progress of students will be monitored by assessment of performance in exams, homeworks, and design project (course objectives #1, #2, and #4). Further, site visits will provide students exposure to real-life reinforced concrete problems in practice (course objective #5).

XI- Relationship of Course to Civil Engineering Program Outcomes and Assessment:

This course helps the students develop an ability to apply knowledge of engineering (Outcome #1), in addition to learning to design systems (Outcome #3), formulating and solving engineering problems (Outcome #5), an ability to communicate effectively (Outcome #7), and the ability to use techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering practice (Outcome #11).

XII- Prepared by: Date:

Mohammed H. Baluch November, 2004 CE 315 – Reinforced Concrete I

Current Status of Information Technology

This course introduces the student to commercial softwares currently in use in the Kingdom in consulting industry, including STAAD-Pro for modeling and design and the user friendly Portland Cement Association (PCA) software written for the design of various reinforced concrete components including two-way flooring systems (ADOSS), mat foundations (PCAMATS), continuous beams (PCABEAM), columns (PCACOL and PCACOL+) and slender walls (PCAWALL).

Design Content

This course is primarily a design course in which the student is first introduced to the fundamentals of reinforced concrete behavior and design, including the flexural, shear and concrete/steel bond response of reinforced concrete beams. The student then graduates to the next phase of the course where his design skills are enhanced to include design of reinforced concrete solid and ribbed slabs, columns and footings.

CE 317 - Computer Methods in Civil Engineering

I- 2001-2003 Catalog Description:

CE 317: Computer Methods in Civil Engineering (2-3-3) Introduction to numerical methods; matrix algebra; solution of nonlinear equations; solution of system of linear and nonlinear equations; numerical solutions of differential equations by finite differences; error analysis; introduction to the finite element method (FEM); modular programming using finite elements and finite differences; applications of developed finite difference and finite element software to problems in civil engineering; introduction to linear programming.

II- Prerequisite: ICS 101 and MATH 202

III- Textbook: Numerical Methods for Engineers, by Chapra and Canale. Fourth Edition

provide a training environment in use of computational tools/languages such as Excel and Matlab

IV- Course Objectives:

1. Allow the students to use the personal computers either at home or in PC labs at KFUPM to communicate via e-mail, and to download and read online course materials. 2. Introduce the students to the basic concepts of Numerical Modeling in Civil Engineering. 3. Help the students to be able to translate numerical algorithms to computer codes. 4. provide a training environment in use of computer packages such as Mathematica and Excel. 5. Enhance the design skills of students by allowing them to apply the numerical techniques and computer packages in conducting simple design projects.

V- Topics Covered:

1. Roots finding, Bisection method 2. Roots finding, False position method 3. Open methods, Fixed point iteration method 4. Basic matrix operations 5. Optimization 6. Constrained optimization 7. Curve fitting 8. Interpolation 9. Numerical integration 10. Numerical solutions of ODE's 11. Finite difference method 12. Mini design project

VI- Contribution to Professional Component:

Engineering Science: 67% (2 credit hours) Engineering Design: 33% (1 credit hours)

VII- Computer Usage:

Use of computer packages to conduct various aspects of the course is an essential part of this course. The main computer packages used are Mathematica and Excel.

VIII- Laboratory:

The laboratory is used to apply computer packages mainly Mathematica and Excel to solve the problems with applications in the fields of civil engineering.

IX- Relationship of Course to Program Educational Objectives:

The course meets program objectives # 1, # 2, # 4 and # 6.

X- Assessment of Student Progress Towards Course Objectives:

Student progress will be evaluated through homework and laboratory assignments, major exams as well as a mini-design project.

XI- Relationship of Course to Civil Engineering Program Outcomes and Assessment:

This course enhances the student's ability to apply knowledge of engineering (Outcome #1), formulating and solving engineering problems (Outcome #5), the ability to communicate effectively (Outcome #7), and the ability to use techniques, skills and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering practice (Outcome #11).

XII- Prepared by: Husain J. Al-Gahtani Date: November, 2004 CE 317 – Computer Methods in Civil Engineering

Current Status of Information Technology

This course introduces the students to the new powerful mathematical/numerical package “Mathematica” which is very efficient in solving more complicated problems. The optimization capability of the recent version of Excel is also another tool that is introduced to the students to help them perform design-type problems .

Design Content

The computer packages introduced in this course are utilized in helping the students carrying out design-type projects in various areas of civil engineering.

CE 331 - Engineering Hydrology

I- 2001-2003 Catalog Description:

CE 331: Engineering Hydrology (2-3-3) The hydrologic cycle, precipitation, evaporation and transpiration, infiltration, streamflow, hydrograph analysis including unit hydrograph, occurrence of groundwater, fundamentals of groundwater flow including Darcy's law and its applications, steady and unsteady flow to wells. Laboratory sessions include experiments in fluid mechanics, surface and subsurface hydrology.

II- Prerequisite: CE 230

III- Textbook: Viessman and Lewis, Introduction to Hydrology, Fifth Edition, Prentice Hall, NJ, 2003.

Reference: McCuen, Hydrologic Analysis and Design, Prentice Hall, NJ, 1989.

IV- Course Objectives:

1. Introduce the students to the basic concepts of Engineering Hydrology. 2. Increase the students’ awareness and understanding of problems related to water supply. 3. Make students familiar with the concept of probability in hydrologic design. 4. Make students perform simple hydrological designs.

V- Topics Covered:

1. The hydrologic cycle and budget 2. Precipitation, its measurement 3. Streamflow, streamflow measurement 4. Rating curves 5. Evaporation/Transportation 6. Infiltration and infiltration indices 7. Hydrograph analysis/unit hydrographs 8. Probability & frequency analyses 9. Introduction to groundwater 10. Permeability, hydraulic conductivity 11. Darcy’s Law 12. Well hydraulics 13. Evaluation of pumping tests

VI- Contribution to Professional Component:

Engineering Science: 67% (2 credit hours) Engineering Design: 33% (1 credit hours)

VII- Computer Usage:

Use of computer packages to conduct various aspects of the course is an essential part of this course.

VIII- Laboratory:

The laboratory is used to perform experiments covering the various components of the hydrologic cycle as well as experiments related to groundwater hydrology.

IX- Relationship of Course to Program Educational Objectives:

The course meets program objectives # 1, 2 and # 3 as well as program objective # 4 through laboratory reports.

X- Assessment of Student Progress Towards Course Objectives:

Student progress will be evaluated through homework and laboratory assignments, major exams as well as a mini-design project.

XI- Relationship of Course to Civil Engineering Program Outcomes and Assessment:

XII- Prepared by: Date:

Mohammad Al-Suwaiyan November 2, 2004

CE 331 – Engineering Hydrology

Current Status of Information Technology

Presentation software, access to course note/assignments/announcements through internet, computer packages related to various aspects of hydrology.

Design Content

Some open-ended problems involving various aspects of the hydrologic cycle are given to the students as long homework-project type.

CE 341 – Transportation Engineering

I- 2001-2003 Catalog Description:

CE 341 : Transportation Engineering (3-0-3) Planning and evaluation of transportation systems; transportation in Saudi Arabia; characteristics of transportation systems and vehicles; introduction to design principles and transportation facilities including roadways and airports; flexible pavement design; application of computer software(s) related to transportation.

II- Prerequisites: PHYS 101, Junior Standing

III- Textbook: C.S. Papacostas and P.D. Prevedouros, Transportation Engineering and Planning, Third Edition, Prentice Hall, 2001.

References: • Transportation Engineering Planning and Design, 4th ed., Paul H. Wright, Norman J. Ashford, and Robert J. Stammer, Jr., John Wiley & Sons, 1998. • Transportation Engineering: An Introduction, C. Jotin Khistry, 2nd ed., 1998.

IV- Course Objectives:

1. Introduce the national transportation system including future strategic plans.

2. Expose students to the role of vehicle motion equations and human factors in geometric design.

3. Introduce the basic calculations associated with geometric design of transportation facilities.

4. Introduce highway alignment and pavement design.

5. Introduce the basic calculations associated with the capacity analysis of basic freeway segments and signalized intersections.

6. Introduce the classical transportation planning methods.

7. Expose students to traffic impact studies and introduce the environmental impacts of transportation facilities.

V- Topics Covered:

1. Introduction and background (1 lecture) 2. Transportation in Saudi Arabia (1 lecture) 3. Equation of motion (3 lectures) 4. Human factors (3 lectures) 5. Geometric design of highways (7 lectures) 6. Pavement design (2 lectures) 7. Pedestrian and bicycle facilities (1 lecture) 8. Transit systems: uninterrupted flow (1 lecture) 9. Highway: uninterrupted flow (3 lectures) 10. Highway: interrupted flow (2 lectures) 11. Capacity of signalized intersections (2 lectures) 12. Transportation planning (2 lectures) 13. Travel-demand forecasting (5 lectures) 14. Traffic impact and parking studies (3 lectures) 15. Air quality and noise impacts (2 lectures) 16. Evaluation and choice (2 lectures) 17. Airport planning and layout (3 lectures)

VI- Contribution to Professional Component:

The course is devoted to "engineering science". Engineering design is covered in CE 343 "Transportation Engineering Laboratory".

VII- Computer Usage:

Students are exposed to some computer softwares such as HCS. However, more softwares related to transportation engineering are covered in CE 343 "Transportation Engineering Laboratory".

VIII- Laboratory Projects:

Covered in CE 343 "Transportation Engineering Laboratory".

IX- Relationship of Course to Program Educational Objectives:

This course fulfills program objectives #1 and #2. In addition, objectives #3 is partially covered through the emphasis on well-designed homework problems.

X- Assessment of Student Progress Towards Course Objectives:

The progress of students will be evaluated through exams and homeworks.

XI- Relationship of Course to Civil Engineering Program Outcomes and Assessment:

This course will help the students develop an ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering (Outcome #1), solving engineering problem (Outcome #5), analyze and interpret data. The course will partially help the students communicate effectively in English.

XII- Prepared by: Date:

Nedal T. Ratrout November 23, 2004 CE 341 – Transportation Engineering

Current Status of Information Technology

Computer programs, such as HCS and OmniTrans are introduced as designing and planning tools for transportation problems. Course is taught through the WebCT where all course materials, homeworks, and lecture notes are displayed. Some course lectures are delivered using PowerPoint presentations.

Design Content

The course is devoted to "engineering science". Engineering design is covered in CE 343 "Transportation Engineering Laboratory". Nevertheless, "Highway Capacity Manual" is used to introduce students to the capacity analysis of basic freeway segments and signalized intersections. The planning software OmniTrans is also introduced in this course.

CE 343 – Transportation Engineering Laboratory

I- 2001-2003 Course Description

CE 343 : Transportation Engineering Laboratory (0-3-1) Field studies for speed, traffic volume counts and delays; introduction and practice in capacity analysis, traffic signal design, pavement material testing and design; intersection, channelization and highway geometric design; introduction to transportation related softwares.

II- Pre-requisite and Co-requisite

Pre-requisite: CE 303 Co-requisite: CE 341

III- Textbook

Ratrout, N.T., “Transportation Engineering Lab – CE 343 – Laboratory Manual” KFUPM, July 2002.

IV- Course Objective

1. Expose students to field concepts applied in Transportation Engineering, such as statistics, traffic studies, data collection and analysis, etc.

2. Expose students to design strategies including signal timing, road geometric design, and asphalt mix design.

3. Allow students to develop a degree of proficiency in the use of commercial software commonly used in transportation engineering.

V- Topics Covered

1. Statistics in traffic engineering 2. Compliance with traffic control device studies 3. Spot speed study 4. Intersection traffic count 5. Saturation flow rate and start-up lost time 6. Signal timing design 7. Intersection channelization 8. Design and analysis of basic freeway segments 9. Horizontal alignment 10. Vertical curves 11. Earthwork 12. Superpave mix design (Mixture Volumetric Requirements) 13. DNPS86 Software – AASHTO Design of New Pavement Structures Program Version 1.0

VI- Contribution to Professional Components

Basic Science : Not applicable Engineering Science : 20% Engineering Design : 80%

VII- Computer Usage

Use of Excel for simple statistical calculation and graph plotting; use of Highway Capacity Software in signal design and analysis as well as capacity analysis; and use of DNPS86 for pavement design.

VIII- Laboratory Projects:

The course is offered as laboratory assignments. It includes practical tools needed in the field of transportation; and design projects including signal design, intersection design, and a roadway section.

IX- Relationship of Course to Program Educational Objectives

Course design requires team-work in performing the experiments and design projects which enhances team-work spirit and interaction among students.

X- Assessment of Student Progress Towards Course Objectives

Students’ progress is monitored through their lab reports and a final exam.

XI- Relationship of Course to Civil Engineering Program Outcomes and Assessment

This course helps students develop an ability to apply knowledge of engineering (Outcome #1), and to design and conduct experiments as well as analyze and interpret data (Outcome #2), in addition to learning to design systems (Outcome #3), formulating and solving engineering problems (Outcome #5), an understanding of professional and ethical responsibility (Outcome #6), an ability to communicate effectively through class discussions (Outcome #7), and the ability to use techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering practice (Outcome #11).

XII- Prepared by: Date:

Dr. Shukri H. Al-Senan 5 May, 2003

CE 343 – Transportation Engineering Laboratory

Current Status of Information Technology

Computer programs such as highway capacity software HCS2000, PETRA, AASHTO DNPS86, Superpave mix design software GYROPAVE2000 are used in the course. State-of –art instruments and equipments are used in data collocation, safety, field studies and mix design. Course lectures are delivered using Power Point presentations, transparencies and video films.

Design Contents

Basic statistical concepts and its applications in traffic engineering, spot speed study, traffic volume study, compliance study, the interrelationship between volume, speed and capacity, basic type of intersection control, signal timing design, determining the level of service of an urban or rural highway using software, design a horizontal and vertical curve, basic earthwork calculations, the SUPERPAVE mix design method for asphalt concrete mixes, design of new pavement structures using AASHTO procedures.

One or two laboratory sessions are devoted to each of the above mentioned performance criterion. Each student is required to submit an individually prepared technical lab report for every lab session. Quizzes and final exam are conducted to grade and ensure students are able to meet the performance criteria.

CE 353 – Geotechnical Engineering I

I- 2001-2003 Catalog Description:

CE 353 : Geotechnical Engineering I (3-3-4) Soil formation and identification; index and classification properties of soils; clay minerals; soil compaction; capillarity, swelling, shrinkage and effective stresses; flow of water in soils; compressibility and consolidation; stress in soils; shear strength of cohesive and cohesionless soils; introduction to lateral earth pressure and shallow foundation.

II- Prerequisite: CE 203 Co-requisite: CE 230

III- Textbook: Al-Khafaji & Andersland, Geotechnical Engineering & Soil Testing , 1992.

IV- Course Objectives:

1. Enable students to get familiar with the nature of soils, and the various index properties and classification systems to identify them.

2. Expose the graduates to the basic principles governing the mechanical and the hydrological behavior of soils.

3. Provide an experience in soil testing in the laboratory and in the field, to allow the students to develop skills in writing technical reports, team work, and professional responsibility.

4. Provide introduction towards the analysis and design of foundations and earth structures.

V- Topics Covered:

1. Introduction: definitions, soil composition, soil formation and identification (3 lectures) 2. Index and classification properties of soils (4 lectures) 3. Clay minerals (2 lectures) 4. Soil-water interactions: soil compaction; capillarity, swelling, shrinkage, and effective stresses (6 lectures) 5. Flow of water through a soil medium (5 lectures) 6. Stresses within a soil mass (6 lectures) 7. Volume change in soils: compressibility, consolidation, and settlement (6 lectures) 8. Shear strength of soils and its parameters (7 lectures) 9. Introduction to lateral earth pressure (3 lectures) 10. Introduction to analysis and design of shallow foundation (3 lectures)

VI- Contribution to Professional Component:

Engineering Science: 75% (3 credit hours) Engineering Design: 25% (1 credit hours)

VII- Computer Usage:

Various commercial software are used in problem solving and report writing; in terms of word processing, data computation, and graphical presentation.

VIII- Laboratory Projects:

Fourteen experimental projects will be conducted in this course. Following is a list of the titles of these experiments: 1. Specific gravity 2. Grain-size analysis (Sieve Analysis) 3. Grain-size analysis (Hydrometer Analysis) 4. Atterberg limits 5. Moisture-Density Relationship 6. Relative Density Determination 7. Field density measurement 8. California Bearing Ratio (CBR) test 9. Permeability tests 10. Consolidation test 11. Direct shear test 12. Unconfined compression test 13. Triaxial compression test (Drained test on cohesionless soil) 14. Triaxial compression test (Undrained test)

IX- Relationship of Course to Program Educational Objectives:

This course with its focus on geotechnical engineering fulfills program objective #1, in addition to the broader categories of objectives #2 and #3. The laboratory projects is based on team-work and leadership (objectives #6), and promotes a sense of ethical responsibility, professionalism, and safety (objectives #5 and 3). The lab reports help improve the proficiency in written English and technical communication(objective #4). The field testing and the basic nature of this course allow the students to develop self-confidence and the commitment to apply the knowledge (objective #8).

X- Assessment of Student Progress Towards Course Objectives:

The progress of students is monitored by assessment of performance in scheduled examinations, assigned homeworks and reports of laboratory projects (course objectives #1 to #4). XI- Relationship of Course to Civil Engineering Program Outcomes and Assessment:

This course helps the students develop an ability to apply knowledge of engineering (Outcome #1), conduct experiments as well as analyze and interpret data (Outcome #2), function on teams (Outcome #4), formulate and solve engineering problems (Outcome #5), communicate effectively (Outcome #7), and to use techniques, skills and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering practice (Outcome #11). Furthermore, the course allows the students to acquire a sense of professional responsibility (Outcome #6) and the need for life-long learning (Outcome #9).

XII- Prepared by: Date:

Dr. Naser A. Al-Shayea November 29, 2004

CE 353 – Geotechnical Engineering I

Current Status of Information Technology

Various commercial software are used in problem solving and report writing; in terms of word processing, data computation, and graphical presentation.

Design Content

This course is a basic engineering science. However, it provides an introduction towards the analysis and design of dams, foundations and earth structures.

CE 370 - Water and Wastewater Engineering

I- 2001-2003 Catalog Description:

CE 370: Water and Wastewater Engineering. (3-3-4) Analysis of water distribution and wastewater collection systems, computer modeling of network systems; water treatment including coagulation, flocculation, softening, sedimentation, filtration, desalination, and disinfection; wastewater treatment, principles of biological treatment systems including activated sludge, extended aeration, aerated lagoons, and stabilization ponds.

II- Prerequisites: CE 230, CHEM 111

III- Textbook:

Water and wastewater technology. Hammer and Hammer, 5th Edition, 2003, Prentice Hall.

References:

Unit Operations and Processes in Environmental Engineering. Tom D. Reynolds and Paul Richards, 2nd Edition, 1996, PWS Publishing Company.

Water works engineering: Planning, design and operation. S.R. Qasim, E.M. Motley, and G. Zhu, 1st Edition, 2000, Prentice Hall.

Wastewater engineering: Treatment and reuse, Metcalf & Eddy, 4th Edition, 2003, McGraw Hill.

IV- Course Objectives:

1. To introduce the students to the pre-design information such as water quality and wastewater disposal issues. 2. To enrich the students with the basic theoretical aspects related to water & wastewater treatment facilities design and also the supply & collection system design. 3. To expose the students to the basic design information in the said areas by providing design information from internationally recognized sources. 4. To enhance students design capabilities by providing practical design examples in the said areas. 5. To enhance students understanding of subject via field visits. 6. To enhance students public and communications skills via active class discussions and term paper presentations. V- Topics Covered:

1: Water Treatment (18 Lectures) Introduction (4) Water Quality (1) Water Demand & Supply (1) Alkalinity, Reactor Types (2) Treatment Operations & Processes (14) Pretreatment (1) (Screening 1) Turbidity Removal (5) (Coagulation 1; Flocculation 1; Sedimentation 1; Filtration 2) Disinfection (1) (Chlorination 1) Desalination (3) (Reverse Osmosis, Electrodialysis, Distillation) Water Softening (2) (Lime Softening, Ion Exchange) Iron & Manganese Removal (1) (Aeration, Chemical Precipitation) Color, Taste, & Odor Control (1)

(Aeration, Chemical Oxidation, Carbon Adsorption)

2: Wastewater Treatment (17 Lectures) Introduction (4) Wastewater Characteristics (2) Fundamentals of Biological Treatment (1) Biological Kinetic Equations (1) Treatment Operations & Processes (13) Preliminary Treatment (2) (Screening, Grit Removal (Horizontal Flow Systems, Aerated Systems, Vortex Systems)) Primary Treatment (1) (Primary Clarifiers) Secondary Treatment (8) (Activated Sludge Processes (Conventional, Complete Mix, Extended Aeration, High Purity O2), Trickling Filters, Rotating Biological Contactors, Stabilization Ponds (Aerobic, Facultative, Anaerobic, Tertiary), Secondary Clarifiers) Advanced Treatment (2) (Phosphorus & Nitrogen Removal)

3: Water Supply & Wastewater Collection (10 Lectures) Water Stability (1) Clearwells (1) Water Distribution System (6) Pumps (1) Storage Reservoirs & Tanks (1) Hydraulic Analysis of Pipe Network (4) (Equivalent Pipes Method, Hardy Cross Method, Software) Wastewater Collection (2)

VI- Contribution to Professional Component:

Engineering Science : 50% (2 credit hours) Engineering Design : 50% (2 credit hours)

VII- Computer Usage:

The Web-CT online learning system is used through out the course to teach the course and provide all course material including the lecture notes and related extra technical information sources, laboratory handouts, home works, and home work solutions. Smart classroom IT facilities are also used, over the whole semester, to deliver the lecture presentations. Material from the www, and movies related to course material are also shown for better understanding. Students are introduced to pipe network analysis software.

VIII- Labs:

To further bolster students understanding of the subject and to appreciate its usefulness, students conduct experiments related to basic water chemistry, water & wastewater quality, treatment, supply and collection. Experiments include pH measurement and preparation of standard solutions, water hardness, alkalinity, Jar test (coagulation, flocculation, sedimentation), granular activated carbon (GAC adsorption), dissolved oxygen (DO), gravimetric analysis (solids type in wastewater), biochemical oxygen demand (BOD), chemical oxygen demand (COD), bacteriological analysis, centrifugal pumps and flow in pipes.

Field Visits:

Students visit one water treatment plant and one wastewater treatment plant at appropriate timings. This provides them with a chance to see actual units in operation that so far were only discussed and designed in class.

IX- Relationship of Course to Program Educational Objectives:

The course setup meets most program objectives. The overall course setup helps to achieve the program objective 1. The explanation of fundamental concepts followed by design information and design examples meets the program objectives 2 and 3. Constant interaction and discussions and term paper preparation & presentation is linked to program objectives 5, 6, and 8.

X- Assessment of Student Progress towards Course Objectives:

Several bench marks including home works, exams, quizzes, lab reports, field visit reports, term paper, and term paper presentation, would be used to assess the progress of students and meeting of course objectives.

XI- Relationship of Course to Civil Engineering Program Outcomes and Assessment:

The present course setup helps to achieve several ABET criteria such as development of effective communication skills (Outcome #7), application of theory (Outcome #1), design capability (Outcome #3), working with multi-disciplinary teams (Outcome #4), and problem solving skills (Outcome #5).

XII- Prepared by: Date:

Muhammad Shariq Vohra November 22, 2004

CE 370 - Water and Wastewater Engineering

Current Status of Information Technology

The Web-CT online learning system is used through out the course to teach the course and provide all course material including the lecture notes and related extra technical information sources, laboratory handouts, home works, and home work solutions. Smart classroom IT facilities are also used, over the whole semester, to deliver the lecture presentations. Material from the www, and movies related to course material are also shown for better perception. Students are introduced to environmental software.

Design Content

Each course topic is followed up with a design example illustrating the practical application of the discussed theory. For all examples, the design information and practices are provided from internationally recognized sources (such as Metcalf & Eddy Inc.), to have a ‘real world experience’ feeling. The practical water chemistry and chemical kinetics applications is followed up by estimation of different design flows (required for the design of water & wastewater treatment facilities). Hydraulic analysis of pipe network is introduced using equivalent pipes method, Hardy Cross method, and software. Design of water treatment facilities includes screening, aeration, coagulation, flocculation, sedimentation, filtration, disinfection, reverse osmosis, lime softening, ion exchange, chemical precipitation, chemical oxidation and carbon adsorption systems. Design of wastewater treatment facilities includes basics of biological treatment, design of preliminary treatment systems including screening & grit removal, design of primary treatment systems including primary clarifiers, and design of secondary treatment systems including biological activated sludge systems (e.g., conventional, complete mix, extended aeration, high purity O2), trickling filter, rotating biological contactors, stabilization ponds, and secondary clarifiers.

CE 401 – Concrete Technology (LT=2, LB=3, CR=3)

I- Course Contents Introduction; Chemistry of Portland Cements; Hydration of Cement; Cement Types; Local Aggregates; Mix Design; Workability of Fresh Concrete; Production, Handling and Quality Control of Fresh Concrete; Properties of Hardened Concrete; Durability Problems of Concrete in the Gulf Environment; Assessment of the Deterioration; Repair Materials and Techniques applicable for Local Conditions; Special Concretes.

II- Prerequisite: CE 303

III- Textbook: Mehta, P.K. and Monteiro, P.J.M., Concrete: Structure, Properties, and Materials, 2nd Edition, Prentice-Hall, New Jersey, 1993. Reference: For the items not covered in the textbook, handouts (prepared by referring the other textbooks, ASTM and ACI Codes, and research publications) are distributed to the students.

IV- Course Objectives:

3. To make the students familiar with the quality of locally available aggregates.

4. To explain how the cement acts as a binder for making concrete and also to explain the suitability of a type of cement for a given exposure condition.

5. To explain the theoretical and experimental procedures involved in carrying out the proportioning of the concrete ingredients in order to produce a concrete mix having target strength and satisfying the workability and durability requirements.

6. To explain and demonstrate the various activities related to concrete production and construction including batching, mixing, handling, placing, finishing, hot weather concreting and curing of concrete.

7. To explain properties of fresh and hardened concrete.

8. To familiarize the students with the concrete durability problems and their remedial measures in the local Gulf aggressive environmental conditions.

9. To explain preparation and utilization of special concretes such as fiber reinforced and polymer impregnated concretes and Ferro cement.

V- Topics Covered:

Topic No. of Lectures Allocated Introduction 1 Chemistry of Portland cements 3 Hydration of cement 3 Cement types 2 Local aggregates 3 Mix design 2 Workability of fresh concrete 3 Production, handling, and quality control of fresh concrete 1 Properties of Hardened Concrete 3 Durability Problems of Concrete in the Gulf Environment: Assessment of the Deterioration; Repair Materials and 7 Techniques applicable for Local Conditions; Special Concretes. 2

VI- Contribution to Professional Component:

Engineering Science: 15% (0.45 credit hours) Engineering Design: 15% (0.45 credit hours) Engineering Applications 70% (2.10 credit hours)

VII- Computer Usage:

Computer programming and software are used for conventional and optimal designing of concrete mixes. Computer facilities are also used to teach the course using PowerPoint, Web-Ct, etc.

IX- Laboratory Experiments and Site Visits:

Since all important laboratory experiments are covered in structural materials course, which is prerequisite for this course, different term projects are assigned to the students in place of the laboratory experiments. In addition, visits to the concrete research facilities, cement and steel factories, ready-mixed concrete plants, construction sites, and structures under repairs due to deterioration etc. are organized for the students.

X- Relationship of Course to Program Educational Objectives:

X- Assessment of Student Progress towards Course Objectives:

The progress of students is monitored by assessment of performance in homeworks, quizzes, examinations, and term-project and site visit reports.

XI- Relationship of Course to Civil Engineering Program Outcomes and Assessment:

This course helps the students develop an ability to apply knowledge of engineering (Outcome #1), in addition to learning to design of concrete mixes (Outcome #3), selecting and testing concrete for assessing its quality and performance (Outcome #5), an ability to communicate effectively (Outcome #7), and the ability to use techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering practice (Outcome #11).

XII- Prepared by: Date:

Dr. Shamshad Ahmad November 27, 2004

CE 401 – Concrete Technology

Current Status of Information Technology

Excel worksheets and various soft wares, such as seeMix, Firstmix Express, FirstBreak are used to explain the design of concrete mixes. Computer graphics and video clips are used to demonstrate the activities pertaining to preparation and testing of concrete and its ingredients. The course is being taught using various information technology aides, e.g. PowerPoint, FrontPage, and Web-Ct.

Design Content

Following items are addressed under design of concrete mixes:

CE 405 – Structural Analysis II

I- 2001-2003 Catalog Description:

CE 405 : Structural Analysis II (3-0-3) Review of matrix algebra and solution of simultaneous equations; flexibility (force) method analysis; stiffness (displacement) method of analysis; 2-D trusses, beams and frames; development of computer programs using the stiffness method; use of available computer packages for applications in structural analysis; introduction to the Finite Element Method; introduction to Structural Stability.

II- Prerequisite: CE 305

III- Textbook: R.C. Coates, U.G. Couti and F.K. Kong, Structural Analysis, Second Edition, Thomas Nelson & Sons, 1980.

Reference: R.C. Hibbeler, Structural Analysis, Fourth Edition, Prentice Hall Publishing, 2001.

IV- Course Objectives:

1. To reinforce the basic principles of structural analysis and to present it as a powerful tool in the service of structural design.

2. To review the basic principles of structural analysis including elasticity, linearity, superposition, determinacy, structural stability, etc.

3. To review Matrix Algebra, systems for solution of simultaneous equations.

4. Flexibility (force) method of structural analysis, development of the governing equations for structural systems such as trusses (2D, 3D) and frames (2D, 3D).

5. Stiffness (displacement) method of structural analysis, development of the governing equations for structural systems such as trusses (2D, 3D) and frames (2D, 3D).

6. Development of computer programs using the stiffness method, starting with simple analysis packages such as FATPAK, STRAN, etc.

7. Introduction to Finite Element Method, Introduction to advanced analysis and design packages such as STAAD III, STRUDL, etc.

V- Topics Covered:

1. Basic principles of structural analysis (6 lectures) 2. Principles of elasticity, linearity, superposition, determinacy, and stability (4 lectures) 3. Review of Matrix Algebra and Solution of Sin Equations (4 lectures) 4. Flexibility Approach to Structural Analysis (9 lectures) 5. Stiffness Approach to Structural Analysis (12 lectures) 6. Analysis software packages (4 lectures) 7. Advanced software design packages (6 lectures)

VI- Contribution to Professional Component:

Engineering Science: 90% Engineering Design: 10%

VII- Computer Usage:

This course depends heavily on the use of computer generated analysis packages such as FATPAK & STRAN. As the student develops a better sense of structural analysis as a tool in the service of engineering design, the use of advanced design software packages such as STAAD Pro is attempted towards the end of the course.

VIII- Laboratory Projects:

No laboratory projects are involved in this course, but design packages are demonstrated in the PC laboratory of the CE department.

IX- Relationship of Course to Program Educational Objectives:

This course fulfills objectives #1 & #2 and some contribution to objective #4.

X- Assessment of Student Progress Towards Course Objectives:

Homeworks 15% Quizzes 15% Major Exam 30% Final Exam 40% Includes take-home section for computer solution by special software

XI- Relationship of Course to Civil Engineering Program Outcomes and Assessment:

This basic course in engineering science fulfills the following aspects of the Civil Engineering Program Outcomes and Assessment: Outcome #1- ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science and engineering. Outcome #5- ability to identify, formulate and solve engineering problems. Outcome #7- an ability to communicate effectively. Outcome #11- an ability to use techniques, skills and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering practice.

XII- Prepared by: Date:

Mustafa Y. Al-Mandil December 2, 2004

CE 405 – Structural Analysis II

Design Content

By its nature, structural analysis is a prerequisite to structural design, so from the early stages in this course, it is made clear to the students that the analysis is the starting point to serve the more fundamental aspects of design. Some problems highlight the intricate relations between analysis and design, and the total issue of engineering design approach is highlighted throughout the course.

CE 408 – Steel Design I

I- 2001-2003 Catalog Description:

CE 408 : Steel Design I (2-3-3) Properties of structural steel; steel sections and introduction to load resistance factor design (LRFD), design of tension members, compression members and capacity calculations; laced columns, width-thickness ratios; design of beams with and without lateral supports; design of members under combined axial and bending loads; design and details of simple bolted and welded connections, and an introduction to common building connections; use of softwares for design of elements and overall design of frames.

II- Prerequisite: CE 305

III- Textbook: Charles G. Salmon and John E. Johnson, Steel Structures: Design and Behavior, Fourth Edition, Harper Collins Publishers Inc., New York, 1996.

Reference: Manual of Steel Construction: Load and Resistance Factor Design, Third Edition, 2001, AISC.

IV- Course Objectives:

1. Expose students to the concept, approach and practice in design of steel members subject to various loadings, and their connections by bolts and welds.

2. Enable the graduates to get familiar with structural forms and details, to acquire a basic skill in the design of steel structures and to develop a sense for professional responsibility.

3. Provide an integrated design experience and allow the students to share team- spirit through a project work.

4. Develop proficiency in the application of commercial software for design of steel structures.

V- Topics Covered:

1. Introduction: properties, sections, code and LRFD, design concepts (2 lectures) 2. Design of tension members (6 lectures) 3. Design of compression members (8 lectures) 4. Design of beams (8 lectures) 5. Design of members subject to combined loadings (7 lectures) 6. Types of bolts and design of bolted connections (6 lectures) 7. Weld types and symbols, and design of welded connections (6 lectures) 8. Column base plate and anchorings (1 lecture) 9. Introduction to common beam-column connections (1 lecture) 10. Introduction to STAAD Pro software and the use of software for a project (8 lab hours) 11. Trip to local steel fabricating company (3 lab hours)

VI- Contribution to Professional Component:

Engineering Science: 25% (0.75 credit hours) Engineering Design: 75% (2.25 credit hours)

VII- Computer Usage:

Use of commercial software STAAD Pro in the analysis and design of steel structures.

VIII- Laboratory Projects:

No experimental project. However, the course includes a detailed steel design project that provides an integrated design and detailing experience.

IX- Relationship of Course to Program Educational Objectives:

This course with its design orientation fulfills program objective #3, in addition to the broader categories of objectives #1 and #2. The project work that involves group participation and promotion of a sense of professional responsibility, and the visit to a manufacturing plant allow the students to develop self-confidence, leadership qualities and team-spirit (objective #6), contributing to the attainment of objective #5.

X- Assessment of Student Progress Towards Course Objectives:

The progress of students is monitored by assessment of performance in scheduled examinations, assigned homeworks and design project (course objectives #1 to #4). A plant visit allows the students to grasp the structural detail and the manufacturing facility (course objective #2).

XI- Relationship of Course to Civil Engineering Program Outcomes and Assessment:

This course helps the students develop an ability to apply knowledge of engineering (Outcome #1), in addition to learning design systems (Outcome #3), formulating and solving engineering problems (Outcome #5), an ability to communicate effectively (Outcome #7) and the ability to use techniques, skills and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering practice (Outcome #11). Furthermore, the course allows the students to acquire a sense of professional responsibility (Outcome #6) and the need for life-long learning (Outcome #9).

XII- Prepared by: Date:

Abul K. Azad November 22, 2004

CE 408 – Steel Design I

Current Status of Information Technology

Extensive use of commercial software STAAD Pro for design that involves computer-aided analysis and design, computer graphics, drafting and animation.

Design Content

This course is almost entirely design-oriented. As a first course in steel design, it introduces the design principles and procedures for design of steel members subject to tension, compression, bending and combined loadings, and design of connections with bolts and welds. Students are exposed to an integrated design through participation in a project.

CE 420 – Construction Engineering

I- 2001-2003 Catalog Description:

CE 420 : Construction Engineering (3-0-3) Construction engineering environment and practices, contract documents, types of contract, bidding strategies and professional liabilities; construction equipment and methods, CPM, network analysis, scheduling and resource leveling; cost control and project management with computer applications; introduction to PERT.

II- Prerequisite: Senior Standing.

III- Textbook: S.W. Nunnaly, Construction Methods and Management, 5th Edition, Prentice-Hall, Inc., 2001.

Reference: 1. Richard Clough, Construction Contracting, 6th Ed., 1994, TH 425- C55. 2. J. Antill & R. Woodhead, Critical Path Methods in Construction Practice, 4th Ed., Wiley, New York, 1990.

IV- Course Objectives:

1. Introduce the students to the basic principles of construction contracting practices such as construction classification of construction projects and contract, contracting methods and business & economics.

2. Expose students to the methods of selecting and estimating the production of heavy equipments and introduction to design of formworks.

3. Introduce and allow the students to apply and practice the methods of planning and scheduling of projects using critical path method and PERT as a management tool.

V- Topics Covered:

1. Introduction, classification of construction projects and contract (2 lectures) 2. Contracting methods, contract documents, business ownership (6 lectures) 3. Construction cost estimating, business methods, bidding strategy (4 lectures) 4. Construction firm financial report, construction economics (2 lectures) 5. Earth moving & heavy const. earth moving material operation (1 lecture) 6. Excavation & lifting (3 lectures) 7. Loading & hauling + video presentation (4 lectures) 8. Compacting & finishing (2 lectures) 9. Concrete formwork design (3 lectures) 10. C.P.M. planning & scheduling, network analysis & calculation (3 lectures) 11. Network compression (3 lectures) 12. Resource allocation & financial planning, computer application (6 classes) 13. Pert. (Introduction to Program Evaluation & Review Tec.) (3 classes)

VI- Contribution to Professional Component:

Engineering Science: 33% (1 credit hour) Engineering Design: 67% (2 credit hours)

VII- Computer Usage:

Direct applications of C.P.M. software were suggested to be used for scheduling, calculation and resource leveling.

VIII- Laboratory Projects: Not applicable.

IX- Relationship of Course to Program Educational Objectives:

This course with its design orientation fulfills program objective #3, in addition to the broader categories of objectives #1 and #2.

X- Assessment of Student Progress Towards Course Objectives:

The progress of students will be monitored by assessment of performance in exams, homeworks (course objectives #1, and #2).

XI- Relationship of Course to Civil Engineering Program Outcomes and Assessment:

This course helps the students develop an ability to apply knowledge of engineering (Outcome #1), in addition to learning to design systems (Outcome #3), formulating and solving engineering problems (Outcome #5), an ability to communicate effectively (Outcome #7), and the ability to use techniques, skills, and engineering tools necessary for engineering practice (Outcome #11).

XII- Prepared by: Date:

Saleh Al-Mana November 23, 2004

CE 420 - Construction Engineering

Current Status of Information Technology

Student can access to all lecture notes and homework problem assignments using (Intranet) web-page. Motion picture videos. Powerpoints presentation, suggested software application such as Microsoft project.

Design Content

Students are introduced to the design problems of earth moving & heavy construction earth moving material operation. Concrete formwork design. Topic are discussed in class and assigned in their homework. Designing of small construction project using C.P.M. for planning & scheduling network.

CE 432 – Hydraulic Engineering

I- 2001 – 2003 Catalog Description:

CE 432: Hydraulic Engineering (3-0-3) Open channel concepts leading to the development of gradually varied flow computation, computer-aided profile computation, hydraulic factors for the design of reservoirs, dams, spillways and stilling basins. Hydraulic models and similitudes; fundamentals of pumps and turbines; selection of pumps.

II- Prerequisite: CE 230

III- Textbook:

H.M. Morris and J.M. Wiggert, Applied Hydraulics in Engineering, 2nd ed., Jhon Wiley & Sons Inc., 1972.

References: Water Resources Engineering (4th ed.), Lindesly and Franzini, 1992.

IV. Course Objectives: 1. Introduce students to basic principles in open channel hydraulics. 2. Expose students to analytical and design principles in practical engineering problems related to uniform and non-uniform flows with free surface. 3. Introduce students to the design of hydraulic structures. 4. Allow students to use of commercial software for the design of hydraulic structures.

V- Topics Covered:

1. Review of basic concepts of fluid flow: equations of motion, dimensional analysis and similarity (2 lectures) 2. Energy principle in open-channel flow: subcritical, supercritical and critical flows, specific energy, transition problems, application in rectangular and non-rectangular channel sections (6 lectures) 3. Momentum principle in open-channel flow: momentum functions, hydraulic jump, surges and bores applications in rectangular channel sections (8 lectures) 4. Flow resistance: resistance equations, analysis and design of open channels for uniform and non-uniform flow, longitudinal profiles, methods for non- uniform flow computation (8 lectures) 5. Channel controls and transitions: analysis and design of controls structures and channel transitions, energy dissipaters (4 lectures) 6. Design considerations of reservoir dams and spillways (4 lectures) 7. Pumps and turbines (3 lectures) 8. Computer applications in Hydraulic Engineering (9 lectures)

VI- Contribution to Professional Component:

Engineering Science: 50% (0.9 credit hours) Engineering Design: 70% (2.1 credit hours)

VII- Computer Usage:

Commercial softwares such as STORMCAD, FLOWMASTER, and CULVERTMASTER are used in the design of hydraulic structures.

VIII- Laboratory Projects:

No Lab.

IX- Relationship of Course to Program Educational Objectives:

This course with its design orientation fulfills program objectives #1, #2 and #3.

X- Assessment of Student Progress Towards Course Objectives:

The progress of students will be monitored by assessment of performance in exams, homeworks, and design projects (course objectives #1, #2, and #4).

XI- Relationship of Course to Civil Engineering Program Outcomes and Assessment:

This course helps the student to improve his ability to apply knowledge of engineering (Outcome #1), in addition to learning to design systems (Outcome #3), formulating and solving engineering problems (Outcome #5), an ability to communicate effectively (Outcome #7), and ability to use modern engineering tools for engineering practice (Outcome #11).

XII- Prepared by: Date:

Muhammad Al-Zahrani December, 2004

CE 432 – Hydraulic Engineering

Current Status of Information Technology

Students are exposed to commercial softwares such as CULVERTMASTER, FLOWMASTER and PONDPACK and utilized in some homework assignments related to the analysis and design of hydraulic systems. Course materials such as homework, quizzes, key solutions are posted on web-site.

Design Content

Designs of simple hydraulic structures are studied, like designing orifices, weirs, culvert systems, and detention pond.

CE 433 - Ground Water Engineering

I- 2001-2003 Catalog Description:

CE 433: Ground Water Engineering (3-0-3) Introduction and definitions, ground water storage and supply, Darcy's law and its limitations, Dupuit approximation, steady and unsteady flows in confined and unconfined aquifers, radial flow towards wells, storage coefficient and safe yield in a water-table aquifer, design of wells, methods of drilling and construction, development and maintenance of wells.

II- Prerequisite: CE 230 or equivalent.

III- Textbook: Todd, Ground Water Hydrology, Second Edition, John Wiley & Sons, Inc, New York, 1980.

Reference: Driscoll, Groundwater and Wells, Johnson Division, St. Paul, Minnesota 55112, 1986.

Freeze and Cherry, Groundwater, Prentice-Hall, Inc., Englewood Cliffs, N.J. 1979.

IV- Course Objectives:

Increase the students’ awareness of the role of groundwater as a source of water as well as the complexity of groundwater contamination and the need to protect it. Make students familiar with the fundamentals of flow through porous media. Get the students exposed to problems in groundwater quality and their solutions. Make students perform simple designs for wells and contamination containment facilities.

V- Topics Covered:

1. Introduction to groundwater engineering 2. Hydraulics review 3. Storage in confined and water table aquifers 4. Steady 1-D flow in confined and water table aquifers 5. Steady well hydraulics 6. Streamlines and equipotential lines and functions. 7. Transient well hydraulics 8. Pumping tests 9. Design of wells 10. Groundwater quality and aquifer remediation

VI- Contribution to Professional Component:

Engineering Science: 75% (2.25 credit hours) Engineering Design: 25% (0.75 credit hours)

VII- Computer Usage:

Use of computer program in the analysis of aquifer tests to characterize aquifers is an important part of this course.

VIII- Laboratory:

There is no scheduled laboratory for this course

IX- Relationship of Course to Program Educational Objectives:

The course meets program objectives # 1, 2, 3, 5and # 7.

X- Assessment of Student Progress Towards Course Objectives:

Student progress will be evaluated through homework and major exams as well as a mini-design project.

XI- Relationship of Course to Civil Engineering Program Outcomes and Assessment:

This course enhances the student's ability to apply knowledge of engineering (Outcome #1), formulating and solving engineering problems (Outcome #5), and the ability to use techniques, skills and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering practice (Outcome #11).

XII- Prepared by: Date:

Mohammad Al-Suwaiyan May 4, 2003

CE 433 – Groundwater Engineering

Current Status of Information Technology

PowerPoint presentations; aquifer test package; MODFLOW, contaminant transport package, course notes/assignments through internet.

Design Content

Design of wells and design of pollution prevention/remediation systems are introduced through lectures and homework assignments.

CE 402 – Durability, Evaluation and Repair of Concrete Structures

I- 2001-2003 Catalog Description:

CE 402: Durability, Evaluation and Repair of Concrete Structures (3-0-3) Durability problems of concrete in the Gulf environment; factors causing deterioration in the local conditions; manifestations and mechanisms of sulfate attack, corrosion of reinforcement, salt weathering, environmental cracking and cement-aggregate reaction; deterioration of concrete in sea water; preventive measures; diagnosis and evaluation of deterioration, repair materials and techniques.

II- Prerequisite: CE 303

III- Textbooks: Mehta, P.K. and Monteiro, P.J.M., Concrete: Structure, Properties, and Materials, 2nd Edition, Prentice-Hall, New Jersey, 1993.

Reference: 1. Woods, H., Durability of Concrete Construction, ACI Monograph No. 4, ACI/Iowa State University Press, Detroit, 1968.

2. Mays, G.C. (Editor), Durability of Concrete Structures: Investigation, Repair, Protection, E & FN Spon, London, 1992.

3. I. Soroka, Concrete in Hot Environments, E & FN SPON, London, 1993.

IV- Course Objectives:

1. Introduce students to causes of concrete deterioration related to local environment conditions.

2. Provides students with knowledge for methods of inspections, evaluation and assessments of existing structures.

3. Introduce methods and tools for destructive and non-destructive techniques for structure evaluation.

4. Student learns how to evaluate properties and suitability of commercial repair materials.

5. Overall performance evaluation of repaired structure.

V- Topics Covered: 1. Basic properties of cement and concrete (1 week) 2. Factors affecting durability (1 week) 3. Physical, chemical and biological causes of deterioration (3 weeks) 4. Durability in sulfate-chloride exposures (1 week) 5. Inspection methods and procedures (2 weeks) 6. Nondestructive methods (½ week) 7. Partially-destructive methods (½ week) 8. Chemical analysis methods (1 week) 9. Repair material properties and systems (1 week) 10. Repair evaluation and assessments (1 week) 11. Cathodic protection (1 week) 12. Site visits and laboratory demonstration (2 weeks)

VI- Contribution to Profession Component:

Engineering Science: 83% (2.5 credit hours) Engineering Design: 17% (0.5 credit hours)

VII- Computer Usage:

Student is required to develop assessment program for deterioration rating, categorization and overall assessments.

VIII- Laboratory Projects:

Student use laboratory to test and evaluate material properties and handling of testing equipments for both destructive and non-destructive techniques.

IX- Relationship of Course to Program Educational Objectives:

This course with its design orientation fulfills program objective #1. The course emphasize the need to use engineering sense for analytical and assessment of structure conditions (objective #5). In addition the course fulfills the broader objectives # 2 & #3.

X- Assessment of Student Progress Towards Course Objectives:

XI- Relationship of Course to Civil Engineering Program Outcomes and Assessment:

This course helps the students develop an ability to apply knowledge of engineering (Outcomes #1 & #2), in addition to formulate and solve engineering problems (Outcome #5), and the ability to use techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering practice (Outcome #11).

XII- Prepared by: Date:

Ahmad S. Al-Gahtani November 27, 2004 CE 402 – Durability, Evaluation and Repair of Concrete Structures

Current Status of Information Technology

The nature of the course does not require use of computer software but emphasized the use of engineering sense and eye for inspection and evaluation of structures. However, student is required to develop his own program for rating and categorization techniques. Web-CT platform used for providing course materials, illustrative figures and pictures, homework problems and solutions. PowerPoint presentation and slides are used in lectures.

Design Content

After assessments, student is required to design repair system for a structure. The design should specify the materials, methods of preparation for repair, material handling and preparation, curing requirements, and protection system. Method of assessments and monitoring should be specified on the project design.

CE 406 – Structural Mechanics II

I- 2001-2003 Catalog Description:

CE 406 : Structural Mechanics II (2-3-3) Bending of beams of non-symmetrical sections; shear center; energy concepts including Rayleigh-Ritz method; use of classical and energy methods in the analysis of curved beams; torsion of prismatic members; beam on elastic foundations; introduction to finite difference and finite element methods; beam-columns; failure theories and members with cracks.

II- Prerequisite: CE 203

III- Textbook: A.C. Ugural and S.K. Fenster, Advanced Strength and Applied Elasticity.

Reference: P.B. Benham & R.J. Crawford “Mechanics of Engineering Materials”

IV- Course Objectives:

1. Expose students to topics in mechanics relevant to industry and to advanced studies.

2. To get student acquainted with software packages relevant to problems of mechanics.

3. To contrast analytical solutions with outcome from numerical packages.

V- Topics Covered:

1. Unsymmetrical bending 2. Shear flow and shear center 3. Beams on elastic foundation (Analytical) 4. Finite difference and associated software development for beams on elastic foundation 5. Energy methods 6. Finite element and associated software development for two dimensional truss structures 7. Curved beams 8. Torsion 9. Failure theories 10. Members with cracks 11. Column buckling

VI- Contribution to Professional Component:

Engineering Science: 85% Engineering Design: 15%

VII- Computer Usage:

Use of commercial softwares for the stress analysis and design of structures such as ALGOOR and STAAD-Pro.

VIII- Laboratory Projects:

Not Applicable.

IX- Relationship of Course to Program Educational Objectives:

This course with its design orientation fulfills departmental program objective #3, in addition to the broader categories of objectives #1 and #2. In addition, the design project using a team format allows the students to develop self-confidence, leadership skills and team-spirit (objective # 6).

X- Assessment of Student Progress Towards Course Objectives:

The progress of students will be monitored by assessment of performance in exams, homeworks, and design project (course objectives #1, #2, and #3).

XI- Relationship of Course to Civil Engineering Program Outcomes and Assessment:

XII- Prepared by: Date:

Ali H. Al-Gadhib November, 2004

CE 406 – Structural Mechanics II

Current Status of Information Technology

Computer programs such as ANSYS, ALGOR, and STAAD are used to demonstrate different methods of calculating forces, stresses and deflections of beams on elastic formulation and statistically indeterminate structures as well as columns buckling. Course is taught through the WEB-CT where all course materials, homeworks, presentations, quizzes and discussion are displayed. Course lectures are delivered using PowerPoint presentations.

Design Content

Design process and strategy including design of beam on elastic foundation, thin- walled hollow sections and analysis of curved beams using various softwares for design and analysis such as ANSYS and STAAD and ALGOR will be used.

CE 411 – Senior Design Project

I- 2001-2003 Catalog Description:

CE 411: Senior Design Project (0-9-3) Students undertake a civil engineering project under the supervision of a faculty member with the aim of achieving a comprehensive design experience through a coherent study of all applicable principles, strategies and methodologies of design, including construction operation, and maintenance as and when applicable. The project should also take into consideration other appropriate factors such as alternative designs, economic feasibility and social and environmental impacts. The student is required to make an oral and written presentation of the design project to an examining committee.

II- Prerequisites: ENGL 214; Senior Standing or Approval of the Advisor

III- Textbooks: Not applicable Reference: Not applicable

IV- Course Objectives:

1. Expose student to comprehensive design requirements starting from defining the objective, planning and preliminary design, alternative designs, and detail analysis and design. 2. Expose student to use of related design software. 3. Familiarize student with codes and specification requirements. 4. Improve student technical writing and presentation.

V- Topics Covered:

Topics are dependent on the project type and nature, but in general it should cover the following aspects:

1. Design approach and procedure for designing civil engineering project. 2. Integration of various engineering sciences knowledge. 3. Analysis and design of the project components. 4. Alternative design consideration. 5. Writing of reports and presentation.

VI- Contribution to Profession Component:

Engineering Science: 17% (0.5 credit hours) Engineering Design: 83% (2.5 credit hours)

VII- Computer Usage:

Student is expected to use related softwares for the analysis and design of the project.

VIII- Laboratory Projects:

Student may use laboratory to test and evaluate materials to be used on the project.

IX- Relationship of Course to Program Educational Objectives:

This course with its design orientation fulfills program objective #3, in addition to the broader categories of objectives #4 and #5. The design project using a team format allows students to develop self-confidence, leadership skills and team- spirit (objective #6).

X- Assessment of Student Progress Towards Course Objectives:

The progress of students will be monitored by progress reports and regular meetings with advisor. At the end, student will be assessed by the examining committee for assuring of student knowledge of the project details (course objectives #1, #2, #4, 4 and #6).

XI- Relationship of Course to Civil Engineering Program Outcomes and Assessment:

This course helps the students develop an ability to apply knowledge of science and engineering (Outcomes #1, #2, and #3), in addition for formulating and solving multi-disciplinary engineering problems (Outcome #4 and #5) in an professional and ethical responsibility (Outcome #6), and the ability to communicate effectively by report writing and presentation (Outcome #7), with understanding of the impact of engineering solutions in global and social context (Outcome #8) and recognition of need for life-long learning engagement and knowledge of contemporary issues (Outcome #9 and #10), and the ability to use technique, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering practice (Outcome #11).

XII- Prepared by: Date:

Ahmad S. Al-Gahtani Nov. 23, 2004

CE 411 – Senior Design Project

Current Status of Information Technology

Student is required to use the latest software for the analysis and design of his project. He is also must type, plot and draw related figures and diagrams by using appropriate software. PowerPoint, slides, overhead projectors are used for presentation of his final design project for the examining committee.

Design Content

The course is mainly a design project where student use all his knowledge, skill and experience to demonstrate his engineering analytical and design capabilities. CE 415 – Reinforced Concrete II

I- 2001-2003 Catalog Description:

CE 415 : Reinforced Concrete II (2-3-3) Behavior and design of columns under axial load and bending including slenderness effects; design of wall footings; design of combined footings; ACI Code provisions for serviceability requirements; deflection of flexural members; design of two-way slabs on beams using the ACI Direct Design Method; analysis and design of frames and continuous beams; design of one-way joist floor system; design of beam column joints; design of stairs behavior and design of retaining walls; introduction to prestressed concrete; design project of multistory building with two-way flooring system which integrates the design of different structural components; computer application in interactive design.

II- Prerequisite: CE 315

III- Textbook: Chu-kia Wang and Charles G. Salmon, Reinforced Concrete Design, Sixth Edition, John Wiley & Sons, Inc. 2002.

Reference: Building Code Requirements for Structural Concrete (ACI 318-02) Commentary on Building Code Requirements for Structural Concrete (ACI 318R-02)

IV- Course Objectives:

1. Expose students to the design of reinforced concrete elements including columns, combined footings, two-way floor systems, slab-beam-girder framing system, joist floors, beam-column joints and cantilever retaining walls.

2. Synthesize design of individual structural components by focusing on the design of a multistory building.

3. Inculcate in students an ability to (i) model various reinforced concrete structures for use in commercial software such as STAAD-Pro and (ii) to develop a degree of proficiency in the use of commercial software such as PCA and STAAD-Pro for the design of reinforced concrete structures. This will allow the students to become “office ready” on completion of this course.

V- Topics Covered:

1. Analysis and design of short and long columns (6 lectures) 2. Analysis and design of combined footings (4 lectures) 3. Design of two-way floor systems (7 lectures) 4. Design of slab-beam-girder framing system (3 lectures) 5. Design of joist floor system (2 lectures) 6. Design of beam-column joints (3 lectures) 7. Design of cantilever retaining walls (3 lectures) 8. Design of multistory building synthesizing element design concepts (4 lectures) 9. Use of PCA software for RC design (4 lectures) 10. Use of STAAD-Pro software for modeling and design of RC structures (6 lectures)

VI- Contribution to Professional Component:

Engineering Science: 25% (0.75 credit hours) Engineering Design: 75% (2.25 credit hours)

VII- Computer Usage:

Use of commercial software in vogue in structural consulting industry in the Kingdom (STAAD-Pro and PCA) for modeling and design of reinforced concrete structures is accented in the course.

VIII- Laboratory Projects:

The laboratory projects focus purely on computational modeling and design of reinforced concrete elements/structures subject to gravity and lateral loads.

IX- Relationship of Course to Program Educational Objectives:

X- Assessment of Student Progress Towards Course Objectives:

The progress of students will be monitored by assessment of performance in exams, homeworks, and design project (course objectives #1, #2, and #3).

XI- Relationship of Course to Civil Engineering Program Outcomes and Assessment:

XII- Prepared by: Date:

Mohammed H. Baluch November, 2004

CE 415 – Reinforced Concrete II

Current Status of Information Technology

This course strengthens the student’s ability to use commercial software such as STAAD-Pro and PCA for the modeling and design of various reinforced concrete structures. This component of the course allows the student to make a smooth transition to the office environment of the consulting world.

Design Content

This course is primarily a design course in which the student enhances his understanding of reinforced concrete design fundamentals acquired in the core reinforced concrete course (CE 315). Design component in CE 415 includes the design of slender columns, design of combined footings, design of two-way and joist floor systems, slab- beam-girder framing system design, design of cantilever retaining walls and synthesized design of multistory building.

CE 440 – Highway and Airport Materials

I- Catalog Description:

CE 440 : Highway and Airport Materials (3-0-3) Material types: asphalts, cement, aggregates and local materials; specifications: material selection and design; tests of asphalts and aggregates, mix design procedures for hot and cold mixes of flexible pavements and concrete mixes for rigid pavements; characterization techniques; modulus of resilience; fatigue, rutting and field control tests.

II- Prerequisite: CE 303, CE 341, CE 343.

III- Textbook: Robert D. Krebs and Richard D. Walker, Highway Materials, 1971.

- Handouts.

Reference: None

IV- Course Objectives:

1. Introduce students to the basic types and behavior of highway materials. 2. Expose students to the principles and concepts of highway material testing and evaluation. 3. Expose students to the design of both Portland cement concrete mix for rigid pavements and asphalt concrete mix for flexible pavement. 4. Introduce students to commercially available software in the area of material evaluation and mix design.

V- Topics Covered:

1. Subgrade soil (2 classes) 2. Soil composition and fine grained soils (2 classes) 3. Soil classification (2 classes) 4. Ground water drainage (3 classes) 5. Compaction (2 classes) 6. Soil stabilization (3 classes) 7. Mineral aggregates (3 classes) 8. Portland cement and design of Portland cement concrete mixes (3 classes) 9. Bituminous materials (3 classes) 10. Design principles of bituminous mixtures (6 classes) 11. Asphalt concrete material testing (9 classes)

VI- Contribution to Professional Component:

Engineering Science: 60% (1.8 credit hours) Engineering Design: 40% (1.2 credit hours)

VII- Computer Usage:

Number of computer software are introduced to the students and used to solve homework problems. Software such as CAMA, DAMA, CP3 and CP4 are used.

VIII- Laboratory Projects:

The course do not have laboratory. The students however are taken in field visit to asphalt plant and highway construction project.

IX- Relationship of Course to Program Educational Objectives:

Design objectives of this course fulfill program objective #3, in addition to the broad categories of objectives #1 and #2. The course introduces the fundamentals of basic science and engineering (geotechnical and transportation). It develops basic analysis and problem solving skills using computers.

X- Assessment of Student Progress Towards Course Objectives:

The progress of students in this course will be evaluated through exams, homework, quizzes and class discussion.

XI- Relationship of Course to Civil Engineering Program Outcomes and Assessment:

This course helps the students develop an ability to apply knowledge of engineering (Outcome #1), in addition to learning to design systems (Outcome #3), formulating and solving engineering problems (Outcome #5), an ability to communicate effectively through class discussions (Outcome #7), and the ability to use techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering practice (Outcome #11).

XII- Prepared by: Date:

Hamad I. Al-Abdul Wahhab December, 2004

CE 440 – Highway and Airport Materials

Current Status of Information Technology

Number of computer programs are introduced to the students and used to solve homework problems. Softwares such as CAMA, DAMA, CP3 and CP4 are used. The course is taught through the Web-CT where all course materials, homeworks, presentations, quizzes and discussion are displayed. Course lectures are delivered using PowerPoint presentations and video films.

Design Content

Design of surface and subsurface water drainage systems, design principles of bituminous mixtures using Marshall and Superpave methods, design of Portland cement concrete mixes.

CE 441 – Pavement Design

I- Catalog Description:

CE 441 : Pavement Design (3-0-3) Pavement types and loading, behavior of pavements under dynamic loads, stresses in flexible and rigid pavements, pavement components, pavement design factors, flexible highway and airport pavement design, rigid highway and airport pavement design; overlay design and computer applications.

II- Prerequisite: CE 303.

III- Textbook: Yoder, E.J. and Witczack, M.W., Principles of Pavement Design, 2nd edition, John Wiley & Sons, Inc., 1975.

Reference: Ministry of Communications, Highway Construction Standards, 1987, Federal Aviation Administration Airport Design Manual.

IV- Course Objectives:

1. Introduce students to the basic types and behavior of highway materials. 2. Expose students to the general aspects of pavement structural design, flexible or rigid. 3. Expose students to the analysis concepts and procedures for stresses, strains and deflection in pavements. 4. Introduce students to commercially available software in the area of pavement structural design.

V- Topics Covered:

1. Introduction: types of pavements, general features of pavement cross-sections and facilities, composition of flexible and rigid highway, and airport pavements (2 classes). 2. Design Factors: Decision criteria, design process and strategy, wheel-load configurations and tire imprints for flexible and rigid pavements (3 classes) 3. Stresses in Flexible Pavements: One- and two-layer theory. Analytical solutions. Deflections: Surface and interface, Charts of stress, and deflection calculations. Three-layer theory, multi-layer elastic analysis. Stress and strain charts. Numerical solutions and computer programs available (CHEVRON, BISAR and ELSYM5) (5 classes) 4. Stresses in Rigid Pavements: Theory of beam on elastic foundation, subgrade reaction modulus, equations for stresses at corner, interior and edge of rigid slab subjected to wheel loads. Influence charts for moment and deflection calculations. Stress charts. Effect of subgrade modulus and slab thickness on stress and deflection under wheel load (5 classes) 5. Non-load-associated stresses: thermal stresses in flexible and rigid pavements, and stresses due to friction of subgrade with rigid slab (4 classes) 6. Traffic Loads Analysis: single, twin and tandom wheel loads; Equivalent Axle Load (EAL) concept; AASHO factors for flexible and rigid pavements, and calculation of EAL for a pavement life, etc. (4 classes) 7. Design of Flexible Highway Pavements: Selection of layer moduli, design methods: AASHO, AI, CBR, Multi-layer system and the crushed stone association method (5 classes) 8. Design of Flexible Airport Pavements: Aircraft-load-equivalency systems, design methods, and comparison of design with that of highway pavement (4 classes) 9. Design of Rigid Highway Pavement: Design considerations, PCC pavements, CRC pavements, design of steel reinforcement for temperature, and expansion joints. Design methods: PCA, and Corps of Engineers’ methods (5 classes) 10. Design of Rigid Airport Pavements: Design consideration, aprons, taxiways, and runways. Design methods: PCA, FAA, and Corps of Engineers’ methods (4 classes) 11. Pavement Distress (Flexible Pavements): Types, causes, and diagnosis. Methods of repair (Rigid Pavements): Types, causes, and diagnosis (2 classes) 12. Introduction to Pavement Management Systems: Maintenance Management Systems and Overlay design procedures (2 classes)

VI- Contribution to Professional Component:

Engineering Science: 34% (1.0 credit hours) Engineering Design: 66% (2.0 credit hours)

VII- Computer Usage:

Software such as ELSYMS, AASHTO DNPS86, DARWIN, Bossinisque and FAA are used to demonstrate different methods of calculating stresses in multilayered systems and design of flexible and rigid highway and airport pavements.

VIII- Laboratory Projects: None

IX- Relationship of Course to Program Educational Objectives:

X- Assessment of Student Progress Towards Course Objectives:

The progress of students in this course will be evaluated through exams, homework, quizzes and class discussion.

XI- Relationship of Course to Civil Engineering Program Outcomes and Assessment:

This course helps the students develop an ability to apply knowledge of engineering (Outcome #1), in addition to learning to design systems (Outcome #3), formulating and solving engineering problems (Outcome #5), an ability to communicate effectively through class discussions (Outcome #7), and the ability to use techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering practice (Outcome #11).

XII- Prepared by: Date:

Hamad I. Al-Abdul Wahhab December, 2004

CE 441 – Pavement Design

Current Status of Information Technology

Computer programs such as ELSYMS, AASHTO DNPS86, DARWIN, Bossinisque and FAA are used to demonstrate different methods of calculating stresses in multilayered systems and design of flexible and rigid highway and airport pavements. Course is taught through the Web-CT where all course materials, homeworks, presentations, quizzes and discussion are displayed. Course lectures are delivered using PowerPoint presentations and video films.

Design Content

Design process and strategy including design factors and decision criteria, Design of Flexible Highway Pavements using AASHO, AI, CBR, Multi-layer system and the crushed stone association method, Design of Flexible Airport Pavements, Design of Rigid Highway Pavement: Design considerations, PCC pavements, CRC pavements, design of steel reinforcement for temperature, and expansion joints. Design methods: PCA, and Corps of Engineers' methods, Design of Rigid Airport Pavements: Design consideration, aprons, taxiways, and runways. Design Methods: PCA, FAA, and Corps of Engineers' methods.

CE 442 – Construction and Maintenance of Highways and Airports

I- Catalog Description:

CE 442 : Construction and Maintenance of Highways and Airports (3-0-3) Course on the fundamentals of highway and airport construction and maintenance; topics include, asphalt plants, material placement and compaction methods, quality control, earthwork, highway drainage and roadside requirements; construction standards, pavement performance and evaluation, pavement distress identification, surface treatments, types, application and design; overlay; pavement recycling techniques; computer applications.

II- Prerequisites: CE 341, CE 343.

III- Textbook: Hot Mix Asphalt Materials, Mixture Design and Construction, by Roberts, F., Kandhel, P. and Brown, E., 1996.

Reference: None

IV- Course Objectives:

1. Introduce students to the basic principles of highway maintenance techniques. 2. Expose students to the principles and concepts of highway material testing, evaluation and quality control. 3. Expose students to the concepts of highway and airport construction techniques. 4. Introduce students to commercially available software in the area of material evaluation and quality control and pavement management.

V- Topics Covered:

1. Introduction: construction materials, asphalt plants type; batch plants, travel plants, drying drum plants…, cement plants operation process (2 classes) 2. Construction: material selection, placement and compaction, compaction procedure, compactor types (steel drum, sheep foot) (3 classes) 3. Superpave asphalt binder tests and specifications (3 classes) 4. Hot-mix asphalt mixture design methodology, history, objectives, Marshall, Hveem & Superpave mix design (4 classes) 5. Inspection: work inspection, quality control methods, stage construction (3 classes) 6. Pavement Performance: performance evaluation techniques, concepts of roughness, skid resistance (2 classes) 7. Pavement Condition: evaluation of roughness and skid resistance; pavement evaluation methods and devices (2 classes) 8. Pavement structural evaluation: destructive and non-destructive pavement testing techniques (Benkelman Beam, Dynaflect, Falling-weight deflectometer, etc.) (3 classes) 9. Pavement distress: types, causes, identification (3 classes) 10. Pavement maintenance: distress maintenance techniques; crack filling; patching local specifications (3 classes) 11. Surface treatments: types, design, application techniques, and uses (3 classes) 12. Pavement recycling: recycling techniques, uses, hot pavement recycling methods (3 classes) 13. Hot-mix asphalt additives and modifiers (3 classes) 14. Pavement overlays: techniques for pavement maintenance and rehabilitation (3 classes)

VI- Contribution to Professional Component:

Engineering Science: 60% (1.8 credit hours) Engineering Design: 40% (1.2 credit hours)

VII- Computer Usage:

A number of computer software are used both in classes and homework assignments in Marshall mix design, introduction to quality control quality assurance, pavement management condition surveys, and overlay designs.

VIII- Laboratory Projects: Since a lab is not assigned to the course, different laboratory projects covering HMA design, asphalt performance grading, asphalt modification and condition surveys are assigned to different groups of students. At the end, presentations of all projects are made by the different groups.

IX- Relationship of Course to Program Educational Objectives:

X- Assessment of Student Progress Towards Course Objectives:

The progress of students in this course will be evaluated through exams, homework, quizzes and class discussion.

XI- Relationship of Course to Civil Engineering Program Outcomes and Assessment:

This course helps the students develop an ability to apply knowledge of engineering (Outcome #1), in addition to learning to design systems (Outcome #3), formulating and solving engineering problems (Outcome #5), an ability to communicate effectively through class discussions (Outcome #7), and the ability to use techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering practice (Outcome #11).

XII- Prepared by: Date:

Hamad I. Al-Abdul Wahhab December, 2004

CE 442 – Construction and Maintenance of Highways and Airports

Current Status of Information Technology

A number of computer programs are used both in classes and homework assignments in Marshall mix design, introduction to SHRP performance grading, pavement management, condition surveys, and overlay designs. Course is taught through the Web-CT where all course materials, homeworks, presentations, quizzes and discussion are displayed. Course lectures are delivered using PowerPoint presentations and video films.

Design Content

Design of earthwork, hot-mix asphalt mixture design methodology, design of pavement maintenance alternatives, pavement overlay design, design of embankments.

CE 444 – Traffic Engineering and Roadway Safety

I- 2001-2003 Catalog Description:

CE 444 : Traffic Engineering and Roadway Safety (3-0-3) Vehicle, roadway and driver characteristics; traffic engineering and safety studies; traffic flow theory and highway capacity analysis and computer applications; traffic control methods and devices; operational considerations for safety; roadway lighting and highway traffic noise.

II- Prerequisites: CE 341, CE 343

III- Textbook: Roger P. Roess, William R. McShane and Elena S. Prassas, Traffic Engineering, Second Edition, Prentice-Hall, Inc., New Jersey, 1998.

IV- Course Objectives:

1. Introduce the characteristics of vehicles, roadway and drivers that affect traffic operation and safety.

2. Introduce traffic engineering studies and safety issues.

3. Explain the traffic theory and highway capacity analysis.

4. Explain the traffic control methods and devices.

5. Explain roadway lighting and traffic noise.

6. Expose the students to computer applications in the field of traffic engineering and safety.

V- Topics Covered:

1. Introduction to traffic engineering & its concepts 2. Emerging issues and trends in traffic engineering 3. Traffic stream components & characteristics 4. Volume studies 5. Speed, travel time and delay studies 6. Traffic planning for safety & accident studies

VI- Contribution to Professional Component:

Basic Science N/A Engineering Science 70% Engineering Design 30%

VII- Computer Usage:

Use of Highway Capacity Software for capacity analysis and design of highway segments, wearing section, ramps and signalized intersections.

VIII- Laboratory Projects: None

IX- Relationship of Course to Program Educational Objectives:

This course in general fulfills program objectives #1 and #2. Objective #3 is fulfilled through design problems by homework assignments and term projects.

X- Assessment of Student Progress Towards Course Objectives:

Student progress towards course objectives is assessed by homeworks, term projects and exams.

XI- Relationship of Course to Civil Engineering Program Outcomes and Assessment:

The course enables the students to apply knowledge in mathematics, science and engineering (Outcome #1), solving engineering problem (Outcome #5), analyze and interpret data. The course partially helps the students communicate in English.

XII- Prepared by: Date:

Khalaf A. Al-Ofi November 29, 2004

CE 444 – Traffic Engineering and Roadway Safety

Current Status of Information Technology

Computer programs such as HCS, SOAP, AUTOTURN and Accident Analysis Tool are used in the course to analyze and design roadway segment, channelization, signal timing analysis and design, and accident analysis. The course is taught through the WebCT where all course materials, homeworks, and exams are displayed. Course lectures are delivered using PowerPoint presentations.

Design Content

Design of highway segments, wearing sections, ramps and acceleration/deceleration lanes are explained. Parking design and circulation are illustrated. Signal timing plan design is explained. Geometric design criteria for roads features are explained and demonstrated.

CE 454 - Soil Stabilization and Site Improvement

I- 1997-99 Catalog Description

CE 454: Soil Stabilization and Site Improvement. (3-0-3) General survey of soil types and their behavior and the available techniques for improvement; shallow and deep mechanical modifications; modifications by admixtures and grouting; modifications by inclusions; the use of geosynthetic materials in filtration, seepage control, separation, reinforcement and water retention; hydraulic modifications; and treatment of marginal soils.

II- Prerequisite: CE 353

III- Textbook: There is no specific textbook for this course.

References: 1. Koerner, R., Construction and Geotechnical Methods in Foundation Engineering, McGraw-Hill Book Company, New York, 1984. 2. Fang, H-Y. (Editor), Foundation Engineering Handbook, 2nd Edition, Van Norstrand Reinhold Company, New York, 1991. 3. Terrel, R.L. et al., Soil Stabilization in Pavement Structures – A User’s Manual, Vol. 2: Mixture Design Considerations, Federal Highway Administration, Department of Transportation, Washington, D.C., 1984. 4. Holtz, R.D. and Kovacs, W.D., An Introduction to Geotechnical Engineering, Prentice-Hall, Inc., Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey, 1981. 5. Hausmann, M.R., Engineering Principles of Ground Modification, McGraw-Hill Book Company, New York, 1990. 6. Koerner, R. M., Designing with Geosynthetics, 4th edition 1998, Prentice-Hall Inc. 7. Many recent relevant article on different course topics

IV- Course Objectives:

The course was designed to familiarize students with the ways and means to improve the properties of surficial and deep soil layers as well as to treat marginal soil types with more emphasis on indigenous soils. In addition, the students are exposed to learn techniques that will enable them to utilize sites with difficult geotechnical properties.

V- Topics Covered

1. Introduction to Soil Stabilization (2 classes) 2. Nature, Type and Behavior of Soils (4 classes) 3. Mechanical Modification: Cohesive and Cohesionless Soils (8 classes) 4. Modification by Admixtures: Portland cement, Lime, Fly ash, Bitumen, Calcium chloride, and Granular admixtures (7 classes) 5. Modification by Inclusions (geosynthetic materials) and Confinement (11 classes) 6. Hydraulic Modification and Preloading (6 classes) 7. Modification by Grouting (4 classes) 8. Case Studies (3 classes)

VI- Contribution to Professional Component:

Engineering Science: 33% (1 credit hours) Engineering Design: 67% (2 credit hours)

VII- Computer Usage:

The students are asked to use some commercial software package such as GEO- SLOPE in the design and analysis of slopes and earth retaining structures with and without geosynthetic material to study the effect of reinforcement.

VIII- Laboratory Projects:

The course does not have laboratory part. However, homework problems and mini- term projects are assigned and some may require the use of laboratory setups.

IX- Relationship of Course to Program Educational Objectives

The course with its design and practical orientation fulfills program objectives # 1, 2 and 3. In addition, the mini-projects and some homework problems are in general a team work and this helps students develop their team work habit and leadership (objective # 6) and professional and ethical responsibilities (objective 5).

X- Assessment of Student Progress towards Course Objectives

The assessment of students is usually done through homework quizzes and Exams. Furthermore, the case histories and site visits to nearby projects is given to expose the students to real problems and cases (objectives 3 and 5).

XI- Relationship of Course to Civil Engineering Program Outcome and Assessment:

The course helps students to utilize their basic geotechnical engineering concepts in the development and utilization of problematic sites in an engineered way (Outcome #1, #3 and #5). The course has lots of newly emerging techniques which will involve and enhance the life-long learning (Outcome #9). In addition, the students will be exposed to techniques, skills and modern engineering tool necessary for practical oriented problems (Outcome #11). The course in general, like all other courses, will strengthen the professional, ethical and communication skills.

XII- Prepared by: Date:

Dr. Saad A. Aiban Nov. 30, 2004

CE 454 – Soil Stabilization and Site Improvement

Current Status of Information Technology

The course is intended to cover the latest technologies in ground improvement and soil stabilization. Hot topics such as chemical techniques and the use of geosynthetics are of primary concern and recent manufacturing design catalogs and procedures are implemented. Some of these procedures utilize computer programs such as slope stability programs. In general, typical problems are given and different techniques are used to optimize the ground improvement techniques. Many videos and PowerPoint presentations are frequently used to demonstrate the different techniques and procedures. The course material including homework quizzes and handouts are communicated using the computer.

Design Content

The course in general is applied oriented and thus mostly design except for the basic theoretical background whereby the techniques for different subjects are introduced. The course covers the design tools and procedures for: shallow compaction; deep compaction using props, compaction piles, vibrofloatation, vibrocompaction, blasting, heavy tamping, etc.; chemical and granular admixtures; design with geotextiles, geogrid, and geocomposites (for reinforcement, filtration, drainage, separation, etc.); and preloading.

CE 455 – Foundation and Earth Structure Design

I- 2001-2003 Catalog Description:

CE 455 : Foundation and Earth Structure Design (3-0-3) Site investigation, including determination of soil properties for design; bearing capacity theory of shallow foundation; settlement of building foundations; design and analysis of retaining walls, sheet piles and braced excavations; design of pile and pier foundations.

II- Prerequisite: CE 353

III- Textbook: Das, M.B., Principles of Foundation Engineering, 4th ed., PWS- KENT Publishing Company, 1999.

Reference: Bowles, J.E. Foundation Analysis and Design, 5th ed., McGraw-Hill Book Company, 1986.

Fang, H.Y., Foundation Engineering Handbook, 2nd ed., Van Nostrand Reinhold, 1991.

IV- Course Objectives:

1. Enable students to review soil properties and their determination, to be used for the site investigation program, and in preparing geotechnical engineering reports.

2. Expose the graduates to the detailed analysis of the basic principles governing the bearing capacity and settlement of foundations.

3. Provide an experience in the design and analysis of various types of shallow and deep foundations.

4. Provide an experience in the design and analysis of various types of earth retaining structures.

V- Topics Covered:

1. Introduction: review of soil properties and their determination (2 lectures) 2. Site investigation and geotechnical engineering report (3 lectures) 3. Bearing capacity of shallow foundations (6 lectures) 4. Settlement of shallow foundations (6 lectures) 5. Design and analysis of mat foundations (5) 6. Lateral earth pressure (2 lectures) 7. Design and analysis of retaining walls, sheet piles and braced excavations (9 lectures) 8. Design and analysis of deep foundations: pile and pier foundations (8 lectures) 9. Design and analysis of pile group (2 lectures) 10. Settlement of pile foundations (2 lectures)

VI- Contribution to Professional Component:

Engineering Science: 25% (0.75 credit hours) Engineering Design: 75% (2.25 credit hours)

VII- Computer Usage:

Various commercial software are used in analysis and design of foundations and earth structures.

VIII- Laboratory Projects:

No experimental project. However, the course includes a detailed design project that provides an integrated design and detailing experience.

IX- Relationship of Course to Program Educational Objectives:

This course with its focus on design of foundations and earth structures fulfills program objective #3, in addition to the broader categories of objectives #1 and #2. The design project encourages team-work and leadership (objectives #6), and promotes technical communication, ethical responsibility, professionalism, and safety (objectives #4 and 5). The nature of this course allows the students to develop self-confidence and the commitment to seek professional development and life-long learning (objective #8).

X- Assessment of Student Progress Towards Course Objectives:

The progress of students is monitored by assessment of performance in scheduled examinations, assigned homeworks and design project (course objectives #1 to #4).

XI- Relationship of Course to Civil Engineering Program Outcomes and Assessment:

This course helps the students develop an ability to apply knowledge of engineering (Outcome #1), conduct experiments as well as analyze and interpret data (Outcome #2), design foundations and retaining structures to meet a desire need (Outcome #3), function on teams (Outcome #4), formulate and solve engineering problems (Outcome #5), communicate effectively (Outcome #7), and to use techniques, skills and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering practice (Outcome #11). Furthermore, the course allows the students to acquire a sense of professional responsibility (Outcome #6) and the need for life-long learning (Outcome #9).

XII- Prepared by: Date:

Dr. Naser A. Al-Shayea November 30, 2004

CE 455 – Foundation and Earth Structure Design

Current Status of Information Technology

Various commercial software are used in analysis and design of foundations and earth structures.

Design Content

This course is design-oriented. It introduces the principles and procedures for design and analysis of foundations and earth structures. Students are trained to design various types of foundations earth retaining structures, through homework assignments and an integrated design project.

CE 472 – Environmental Engineering

I- 2001-2003 Catalog Description:

CE 472 : Environmental Engineering (3-0-3) Analysis of stream and estuary water quality; composition and disposal of solid wastes; types of hazardous waste generated, and their management; sources, characteristics, and effects of air pollution; meteorology of inversions and dispersion of pollutants; health effects of noise pollution and its control; application of computer models in analysis of environmental data.

II- Prerequisite: Senior Standing

III- Textbook: Gilbert M. Masters, Introduction to Environmental Engineering and Science, 2nd edition, Prentice-Hall Publishers, 1998.

IV- Course Objectives:

1. Introduce the students to the various aspects of environmental engineering and demonstrate the interdisciplinary nature of this topic. 2. Introduce the students to the general characteristics of wastewater, raw and treated water. 3. Introduce the students to the unit operations and processes of water and wastewater treatment. 4. Expose the students to solid waste management, hazardous waste management, and design of landfills. 5. Expose students to problems of water and wastewater treatment through site visits.

V- Topics Covered:

• Water sources and water characteristics. • Water quality and selection of treatment options. • Unit operations of water treatment processes. • Principles governing operation of basic water treatment units. • Wastewater quality and its effect on human health. • Unit operations of wastewater treatment processes. • Principles governing operation of basic wastewater treatment units. • Principles of solid waste handling. • Definition of hazardous waste. • Treatment of hazardous waste. • Role of risk assessment in environmental systems design.

VI- Contribution to Professional Component:

Basic Science 30% Engineering Science 60% Engineering Design 10%

VII- Computer Usage:

• Several homework assignments require use of MS Excel or statistical analysis packages for environmental data analysis. • Student presentations require use of presentation preparation software, such as MS Power Point. • Design of landfills requires the use of AUTOCAD.

VIII- Laboratory Projects:

The course does not include laboratory experiments. However, simple project on environmental impact assessment of existing projects is included.

IX- Relationship of Course to Program Educational Objectives:

The course with its design part fulfills objective no. 3, in addition to the broader categories of objectives no. 1 and 2. Moreover, the design project together with the site visits allows the students to develop self-confidence, leadership skills and team-spirit (objectives 4 and 5).

X- Assessment of Student Progress Towards Course Objectives:

The progress of students will be monitored by assessment of performance in exams, assignments, and term papers. Further site visits will provide students exposure to real-life water and wastewater treatment plants.

XI- Relationship of Course to Civil Engineering Program Outcomes and Assessment:

This course helps students to develop an ability to apply engineering knowledge (Outcome #1), learn design of landfills (Outcome #3), formulate and solve engineering problems (Outcome #5), and communicate effectively (Outcome #7).

XII- Prepared by: Date:

Muhammad H. Al-Malack January, 2005

CE 472 - Environmental Engineering

Current Status of Information Technology

The IT content of CE 472 includes the use of computer spreadsheet programs and statistical packages for data analysis, internet search for acquiring latest information, Microsoft PowerPoint for presentations, and softwares such as AUTOCAD for preparation of drawings.

Design Content

Students are required to make a preliminary design of a water treatment plant, a wastewater treatment plant or a solid waste landfill for a specific type of water, wastewater or solid waste, respectively. The design project includes computer usage, sketches and drawings, calculations, and conclusions and recommendations.

CE 473 - Design and Operation of Water and Wastewater Treatment Plants

I- 2001-2003 Catalog Description:

CE 473: Design and Operation of Water and Wastewater Treatment Plants (3-0-3) Theory and practice in sanitary engineering including the concepts of processing, design, economic evaluation and computer analysis; class projects incorporating practical considerations in the design and operation of treatment units and the combining of unit processing in water and wastewater treatment plants. Field trips will be organized to visit various types of treatment plants in operation. Prerequisite:

II- Prerequisite: CE 370

III- Textbook: T.D. Reynolds, Unit Operations and Processes in Environmental Engineering, Brooks/Code Engineering Division

References: Viessman, W. & Hammer, M.J., Water Supply and Pollution Control, Addison-Wesley, 6th edition, 1998. Metcalf and Eddy, Inc, Wastewater Engineering. Treatment, Disposal, Reuse (3rd Edn), McGraw-Hill, 1991. Qasim, S.R., Wastewater Treatment Plants. Planning, Design & Operation, Technomic, 1994. Droste, R. L., Theory and Practice of Water and Wastewater Treatment, by John Wiley & Sons, Inc., 1997.

IV- Course Objectives:

1. To allow students to develop the ability to apply the concepts of physical, chemical, and biological principles to the successful design and operation of water and wastewater treatment plants. 2. To provide students with the basic understanding of the unit operation and processes used in the design of water and wastewater treatment plants. 3. Expose students to civil and environmental design and construction practice. 4. To develop teamwork sprit (group projects) and promote communication skills (oral presentations) required for multi-disciplinary civil and environmental engineering objectives.

V- Topics Covered:

1. Population projection and water demand (3 classes) 2. Design of rapid mix, flocculator and clarifier (4 classes) 3. Slow-sand and rapid-sand filters (4 classes) 4. Reverse osmosis and electrodialysis units (5 classes) 5. Handling of chemicals and chlorine contactors (3 classes) 6. Design of screens, grit chambers and primary clarifiers (4 classes) 7. Conventional activated sludge and extended aeration (5 classes) 8. Carbon adsorption columns (3 classes) 9. Fixed-film reactors (2 classes) 10. Aerobic and anaerobic digesters (4 classes) 11. Cost analysis (3 classes) 12. Use of PC software in design (3 classes) 13. Sizing and arrangement of different units (1 class)

VI- Contribution to Professional Components:

Engineering Science: 20% (0.6 credit hours) Engineering Design: 80% (2.4 credit hours)

VII- Computer Usage:

Use of commercial and otherwise available software packages.

VIII- Laboratory Projects:

No laboratory project. However, students are required to make a preliminary design for water and wastewater treatment plant. The design project report will include all computer usage, sketches & drawings, calculations and conclusions.

IX- Relationship of Course to Program Educational Objectives:

This course utilizes science and engineering principles to design water and wastewater treatment systems. Therefore, it integrates the design component into the CE curriculum (program objective #3). The course focuses on application of scientific and engineering principles in solving engineering problems associated with the design and operation of water and wastewater treatment systems that students may experience in realistic civil and environmental engineering real life job (program objective #1). Several subjects are used to solve engineering problems such as calculus; computer spreadsheet programming, data manipulation, numerical calculation, hydraulics, chemistry, and biology (program objective #2). In this course students will develop teamwork through a group project and communication skills through oral presentation (program objective #6 and #4).

X- Assessment of Student Progress towards Course Objectives:

The progress of students will be assessed through Exams, Quizzes, Homework, and design project. Student’s participation in class discussions will also provide assessment and monitoring of progress. Furthermore, assessment will be addressed through standard course evaluation at the end of the semester. XI- Relationship of Course to Civil Engineering Program Outcomes and Assessment:

This course helps to enhance the student's abilities to: a. apply the knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering to areas of the environmental/civil engineering design problems, b. develop design criteria to meet desired needs, and to design an environmental engineering system, component, or a process satisfying these criteria, c. participate and function on multi-disciplinary teams, d. identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems related to realistic real-life situations, e. to communicate effectively in presenting ideas and technical material in writing, visually, and verbally, f. have the broad education necessary to understand the impact of environmental engineering solutions in a societal and global context, g. recognize the need for knowledge of current issues and awareness of emerging technologies, h. use engineering techniques, skills, and modern tools including computer software packages for environmental/civil engineering analysis and design

XII- Prepared by: Date:

Alaadin A. Bukhari September 6, 2003

CE 473 - Design and Operation of Water and Wastewater Treatment Plants

Design Content

Students are required to make a preliminary engineering design for water and wastewater treatment plants. The design project report will include all computer usage, sketches & drawings, calculations and conclusions.

Current Status of IT Content

The IT content of this course includes the use of PowerPoint presentation, computer spreadsheet programming, data manipulation and statistical analysis software, internet search, and the use of design packages such as GPS-X and BioWin.

CE 475 - Water Distribution and Wastewater Collection systems

I- 2001-2003 Catalog Description:

CE 475: Water Distribution and Wastewater Collection systems (3-0-3) Design of pumping stations employing both constant speed and variable speed pumps; design of water distribution systems with computer analysis incorporating storage reservoirs, booster pumping, and control valves; design of wastewater collection systems including gravity flow sewers, force mains, and lift stations; and operation of utilities employing telemetry and data processing; site visits will be arranged to see various operational and maintenance practices.

II- Prerequisite: CE 230

III- Textbook: McGhee, T.J., Water Supply and Sewerage, McGraw-Hill Inc., 6th edition, 1991

References: Viessman, W. & Hammer, M.J., Water Supply and Pollution Control, Addison-Wesley, 6th edition, 1998. Metcalf and Eddy, Wastewater Engineering: Collection and Pumping, McGraw-Hill, 1981. Fair, Geyer and Okun. Water and Wastewater Engineering (Vol.1): Water Supply and Wastewater Removal, John Wiley & Sons, 1966. Babbitt, Donald & Cleasby, Water Supply Engineering, 6th Edition, McGraw-Hill.

IV- Course Objectives:

1. To allow students to apply the fundamentals of fluid mechanics and environmental engineering principles in solving water distribution, wastewater collection, and water pumping problems. 2. To provide students with sufficient knowledge be able to project water demands for a system, size water system components (pumps and storage reservoirs), analyze water distribution systems (peak demands and fire flows) using software packages, design wastewater pumping stations, and design a sanitary sewer for a subdivision. 3. Expose students to civil and environmental design and construction practice. 4. To develop teamwork sprit (group projects) and promote communication skills (oral presentations) required for multi-disciplinary civil and environmental engineering objectives. V- Topics Covered:

1. Water distribution system: • water demands, fire flows, system design flows • pipe flow, networks, design criteria, system layout and appurtenances • Hazen Williams equation, equivalent pipe analysis • method of sections • Hardy Cross method for network analysis, network analysis programs • water reservoirs, equalization storage

2. Wastewater collection system: • wastewater design flows, system appurtenances • hydraulics of sewers, design criteria • sanitary system layout and design • sewer material and appurtenances • storm sewer system layout and design

3. Pumping system: • lift station design • pump curves, pumps in parallel and series • booster pumps

VI- Contribution to Professional Components:

Engineering Science: 20% (0.6 credit hours) Engineering Design: 80% (2.4 credit hours)

VII- Computer Usage:

Use of commercial and otherwise available software packages such as WaterCAD and SewerCAD.

VIII- Laboratory Projects:

No laboratory project. However, students are required to make a preliminary design for water distribution and sewer collection systems for a designated area. The design project report will include all computer usage, sketches & drawings, calculations and conclusions.

IX- Relationship of Course to Program Educational Objectives:

This course utilizes science and engineering principles to design water and wastewater systems. Therefore, it integrates the design component into the CE curriculum (program objective #3). The course focuses on application of scientific and engineering principles in solving engineering problems associated with the design and operation of water distribution and wastewater collection systems that students may experience in realistic civil and environmental engineering real life job (program objective #1). Several subjects are used to solve engineering problems such as calculus; computer spreadsheet programming, data manipulation, statistical analysis, numerical calculation; and hydraulics (program objective #2). In this course students will develop teamwork through a group project and communication skills through oral presentation (program objective #6 and #4).

X- Assessment of Student Progress towards Course Objectives:

XI- Relationship of Course to Civil Engineering Program Outcomes and Assessment:

This course helps to enhance the student's abilities to: 1. apply the knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering to areas of the environmental/civil engineering design problems, 2. develop design criteria to meet desired needs and to design an environmental engineering system, component, or a process satisfying these criteria, 3. participate and function on multi-disciplinary teams, 4. identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems related to realistic real-life situations, 5. to communicate effectively in presenting ideas and technical material in writing, visually, and verbally, 6. have the broad education necessary to understand the impact of environmental engineering solutions in a societal and global context, 7. recognize the need for knowledge of current issues and awareness of emerging technologies, 8. use engineering techniques, skills, and modern tools including computer software packages for environmental/civil engineering analysis and design

XII- Prepared by: Date:

Alaadin A. Bukhari September 6, 2003

CE 475 - Water Distribution and Wastewater Collection systems

Design Content

Students are required to make a preliminary design for water distribution and sewer collection systems for a designated area. The design project report will include all computer usage, sketches & drawings, calculations and conclusions.

Current Status of IT Content