CE 494 - Civil Engineering Design I Spring 2012
Texts: No Text
Instructor: Adjunct Professor, John Mayo, P.E. contact information: johnm@conklinassociates.com
Prerequisite: Senior standing in civil engineering.   Simulates the submission and acceptance process normally associated with the initial design phases for a civil engineering project.  Familiarizes  students with the preparation of sketch plats, preliminary engineering design, and a related environmental assessment.  Requirements include written submittals and oral presentations in defense of the project.
Date           Topic
   
1/17

First class meeting, formation of teams & project overview. Lecture - Introduction to Land Development, Cad Data Management, Boundary Surveys and Topographic Maps. Working Together: Project Management
1/24

Submittal deadline for Aerial Photo Map. Lecture - Subdivisions, Matching Existing Grade (Designing Parcels and Roadways to Minimize Grading), Editing CAD designs.
1/31

Subdivision boundary analysis and area computations may be submitted for informal review. Lecture Roadway Design: Alignments, Profiles and Cross Sections.
2/7

Submittal deadline for Phase I Conceptual Subdivision Plan. Lecture - Roadway Design: Cul-de-sac and Intersection Design.
2/14

Lecture - Soil Maps, Stormwater Management: Detention Basins and
Water Quality Devices. Using Civil 3D Pipe Networks and Detention basin Grading
2/21

Review of Conceptual Plans with each team. Lecture – Stormwater Management:
Drainage Area Maps, Sizing Detention Basins and Storm Sewers.
2/28 Review of Conceptual Plans with each team.  Lecture - Sanitary and Domestic Water Services.
3/6 Lecture - Earthworks, Cross Sections and the Average End Area Method
3/13 No Class
3/20

Discussion on Environmental Impact Report and Wetland analysis. Lecture -
Planning Board Report Requirements, Soil Erosion and Sediment Control Plans
3/27 Lecture-Residential Grading Plans and Grading Techniques.  Walkout Basements.
4/3 Planning Board Reports Due.  Lecture - Residential Grading: Driveways, Retaining Walls, Swales and Berms
4/10 Lecture - Lecture-Public Speaking, Oral Presentation Requirements.  Subdivision Plan sets, Sheet indexes and plan creation.
4/17 Project Presentations.
4/24 Deadline for Submission of Phase II Materials - Project Presentations.

                                                          Grading (200 total points)

                                             Point Total                    Grade
                                                180 +                             A
                                                171-179                                                   B +
                                                160-170                                                   B
                                                151-159                                                   C +
                                                130-150                                                   C
                                                120-129                                                   D
                                                Below 120                      F

*The NJIT Honor Code will be upheld and any violations will be brought to the immediate attention of the Dean of Students.
*Students will be consulted with by the instructor and must agree to any modifications or deviations from the syllabus throughout the course of the semester.


 

 

Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering

CE 494 – Civil Engineering Design I

 

Description:   

Simulates the submission and acceptance process normally associated with the initial design phases for a civil engineering project.  Familiarizes students with the preparation of sketch plats, preliminary engineering design, and a related environmental assessment.  Requirements include written reports and oral presentations in defense of the project.

Prerequisites: Senior standing in Civil Engineering

Textbook(s)/Materials Required:     

No new textbooks.  Students are expected to utilize the textbooks from preparatory courses as well as other related references.

Course Objectives:   

1.       Simulate the submission and acceptance process normally associated with the initial design phases for a civil engineering project to familiarize students with the preparation of sketch plats, preliminary engineering design, and a related environmental assessment.

Topics:

            Depends on Site Selected.  Typically the following topics are covered:

                        Introduction to project site, zoning requirement and other constraints

                        Check Boundary and Area

                        Street Design

                        Lot Design

                        Grading Plans

                        Environmental Impact Analyses and Report

                        Sanitary Sewer Design

                        Stormwater Collection Design

                        Stormwater Management Design

                        Soil Program and Sediment Control

                        Potable Water Analysis

                        Quantities and Cost Estimate

Schedule:        Lecture/Recitation- 3 hour class, once per week 

                        Laboratory- non ngineering Topics (Design)                 

Program Objectives Addressed:           1, 2

 

Prepared By:  Prof. Olenik                                          Date:   11/2/06

Course Objectives Matrix – CE 494 Civil Engineering Design I

Strategies and Actions

Student Learning

Outcomes

Outcomes

(a-n)

Prog.

Object.

Assessment Methods/Metrics

Course Objective 1: Simulate the submission and acceptance process normally associated with the initial design phases for a civil engineering project.  To familiarize students with the preparation of sketch plats, preliminary engineering design, and a related environmental assessment.

Present an open ended civil engineering practice design problem for solution by teams of students.

Learn how to identify, formulate, and solve open ended civil engineering practice design problems by applying  knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering integrated with CAD.

 

a, c, d, e, k

1, 2

Final project report and periodic progress reports.

Discuss specific code, performance, cost, time, quality and safety objectives.

Learn how to identify, formulate and solve area specific civil and environmental engineering practice design problems that meet specified code, performance, cost, time, quality and safety objectives.

c, d, e, f, h, i, j, n

1, 2

Final project report and periodic progress reports.

Work individually and within multi-disciplinary design teams.

Learn how to function and communicate effectively both individually and within multi-disciplinary design teams.

 

d, g, l

1, 2

Final project report, periodic progress reports, oral presentation of project.


 

CEE Mission, Program Objectives and Program Outcomes

 

The mission of the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering is:

·        to educate a diverse student body to be employed in the engineering profession

·        to encourage research and scholarship among our faculty and students

·        to promote service to the engineering profession and society 

Our program objectives are reflected in the achievements of our recent alumni.  

1 – Engineering Practice: Recent alumni will successfully engage in the practice of civil engineering within industry, government, and private practice, working in a wide array of technical specialties including construction, environmental, geotechnical, structural, transportation, and water resources.  

2 – Professional Growth: Recent alumni will advance their skills through professional growth and development activities such as graduate study in engineering, professional registration, and continuing education; some graduates will transition into other professional fields such as business and law through further education.  

3 – Service: Recent alumni will perform service to society and the engineering profession through membership and participation in professional societies, government, civic organizations, and humanitarian endeavors.  

Our program outcomes are what students are expected to know and be able to do by the time of their graduation:
 
(a) ability to apply knowledge of math, science, and engineering
(b) ability to design and conduct experiments, as well as interpret data
(c) ability to design a system, component or process to meet desired needs within realistic constraints such as economic, environmental, social, political, ethical, health and safety, manufacturability, and sustainability
(d) an ability to function multi-disciplinary teams
(e) an ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems
(f) an understanding of ethical and professional responsibility
(g) an ability to communicate effectively
(h) the broad education necessary to understand the impact of engineering solutions in a global, economic, environmental, and societal context
(i) a recognition of need for, and an ability to engage in life-long learning
(j) a knowledge of contemporary issues
(k) ability to use techniques, skills and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering practice
(l) an understanding of management and leadership principles and techniques
(m) take the FE examination as the first step toward professional licensure
(n) an ability to find professional level employment or pursue an advanced degree