Civil Engineering

Mission

To produce graduates equipped with competencies for a professional Civil Engineering career using his knowledge in arts, sciences, and engineering concepts in infrastructure planning, design and development, with consideration of the economic, social, and environmental significance of what the civil engineer plans to build, locally and globally.

Goals/Objectives
To provide students with the fundamentals of Civil Engineering that will fully equip them to pass the board examinations and be qualifies to work with any construction company or work as a private entity

Specific Objectives

The over-all objectives of the Civil Engineering Department is to help students:

1. - prepare for the planning, design, and construction of infrastructure and civil works
2. - know their professional responsibilities on values, ethics, and laws
3. - be environmentally conscious
4. - prepare for graduate work and research in any one are of the Civil Engineering field of practice

What is Civil Engineering?

The layman’s idea of Civil Engineering is related to building works. True enough, a civil engineer is a builder. He builds houses, buildings, roads, bridges, dams, waterways and port works, towers, airport buildings, and other structures catering to the needs of civilization and development.

But Civil Engineering is not only limited to building structures. It is a branch of engineering concerned primarily with public works and that includes land surveying, provision of artificial water supply, sewage disposal, irrigation, and farm drainage.

Job Opportunities
Civil engineers are called upon to:

• Design Structural Plans
• Supervise a construction project
• Estimate cost of different projects
• Do tests of construction materials
• Classify soil and foundation
• Be farm consultants with regards to irrigation and drainage
• Work with governments involved with public works, water supply, or irrigation
• Conduct lot surveys
• Sell construction materials and equipment
• Research on new construction materials
• Be a consultant of construction firms
• Teach Civil Engineering subjects

Civil Engineering at CIT
The Cebu Institute of Technology has been offering Civil Engineering (CE) courses since it was founded in 1946.

The objective of the Civil Engineering Department of CIT is to provide the students with the fundamentals of Civil Engineering that will fully equip them to pass the board examinations and be qualified to work with any construction company or work as a private entity.

The CE curriculum in CIT is oriented to developing students not only in analytical thinking but also in the practical sense of decision making in relation to design and construction. It also incorporates newly developed technologies in the field as elective subjects. Hand in hand with the lectures are the laboratory techniques and skills training where we have the most complete equipment in accordance to engineering standards.

The Department’s faculty members are experienced and experts in teaching in the classroom as well as in the field. The members of its competent staff are either Masters Degree holders, board exam topnotchers, or with good scholastic records.

MAJOR COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

Professional Courses

CE 221
ELEMENTARY SURVEYING
Theory and practice of surveying techniques and instruments including tape, compass, transit, theodolite and level; running a traverse and leveling, preparation of plans of survey, and relocation of boundaries.

CE 321
HIGHER SURVEYING
Topographic surveying methods, Global Positioning System location for latitude, longitude, time and location of shorelines and sounding, measuring velocity and discharge of streams, aerial and satellite surveying. Use of a Global Positioning System in surveying and computer software.

CE 322
ENGINEERING SURVEYS
Design and Layout of Horizontal and Vertical curves, line grade; earthwork volumes, theory of location as applied to highway and railways, mass diagram, overhaul and estimate of cost. Use of computer software for mass diagram. Layout and alignment of civil works structures.

CE 528
CE PROJECT W/ FIELD TRIPS
A project study presents the highlights, descriptive definition, long–range objectives, feasibility criteria, history and basic conclusions of the project under study. It gives the analyst and the financier a view of the whole object. It also presents a comprehensive description of the business and its operations and briefly defines the product lines of the business. Major findings on the market, technical, financial, socio-economic, and management feasibility of the project are included in a project study. A practice oriented design project must integrate the various fields in the field of civil engineering work. Students shall operate in-groups and complete a study for a typical engineering undertaking.

CE 327
BUILDING DESIGN 1
A study on building parts and its construction, i.e. from the foundation to the roofing. Study of the National Building Code and other pertinent codes. A practical subject that will develop in the student the skills required in building design and construction. This includes interpretation of building plans and actual observation and study.

CE 427
BUILDING DESIGN 2
The study of the plumbing code, fire code and electrical code of the Philippines, its interpretation and application in building design and construction.

CE 310
ADVANCED ENGINEERING MATHEMATICS FOR CE
A study of selected topics in mathematics and their applications in advanced courses in engineering and other allied sciences. It covers the study of Complex Numbers, Laplace and Inverse Laplace Transforms, Power series, Fourier series, Matrices and Determinants, Vector Analysis and Numerical Methods.

CE 422
SOIL MECHANICS 1
This course deals with the study of the identification and classification of soils and rocks, Site investigation and subsurface exploration, the physical and index properties of soil, compaction, water flow through soils, subsurface stress and deformation phenomena in soils, laboratory testing, and the relevance of these topics as they affect soil strength, compressibility, stability, and drainage. A thorough knowledge of engineering geology and the mechanics of deformable bodies are imperative.

CE 425
FOUNDATION ENGINEERING
The introductory part of this course deals with the some fundamentals of geotechnical engineering that includes compressibility of soil, shear strength of soils, triaxial tests of soils, settlement, lateral earth pressure, soil bearing capacity, slope stability, and earth retaining structures. The second part of this course deals with the design of reinforced concrete footings such as wall footing, square isolated footing (subject to axial load, and to axial load and bending moment), rectangular footing(isolated and combined), trapezoid footing, footing on piles, and strap footing.

CE 421
STRUCTURAL THEORY 1
The course covers the different types of structural systems, loads and its combinations and placement, applicable codes and specifications, and methods of analysis for statically determinate structures.

CE 524
METHODS OF RESEARCH FOR CE
This course covers the study of the methodologies used in conducting an engineering research. It includes the types and application of research, characteristics of a good research, research design, research instrument and data gathering procedures. It also deals with the study of writing a research proposal and various formats.

CE 422
STRUCTURAL THEORY 2
The course covers the theory of structures analysis as applied to indeterminate structures such as indeterminate beams, planar and space frames and trusses subject to static loads; method of consistent deformation; three-moment equation; slope-deflection method; moment distribution; energy methods, matrix methods; and approximate method of analysis.

CE 426
REINFORCED CONCRETE DESIGN 1
This course is concerned with the design, applications and code specifications used in structural reinforced concrete members subjected to flexure (beams, girders, joists, lintels, girts, etc.), tension, and compression members (columns), combined stressed members (beam-columns), beam-column connections using the Elastic Limit Method, also known as the Alternate Stress Design (ASD) or Working Stress Design (WSD).

CE 526
REINFORCED CONCRETE DESIGN 2
Plastic Limit Method or the Ultimate Strength Design (USD). Applications and specifications as applied to buildings, bridges, and other reinforced concrete structures are also emphasis. A thorough knowledge and proficiency in Structural Theory is imperative.

CE 521
STEEL DESIGN
This course is concerned with the design of structural steel members subjected to flexure, compression and tension members, combined stresses and connections. The presentation of the course is aligned with the provisions of the National Structural Code of the Philippines.

CE 523
TIMBER DESIGN
This course is concerned with the design of structural wood members subjected to flexure, compression and tension members, combined stresses and connections. The presentation of the course is aligned with the provisions of the National Structural Code of the Philippines.

CE 424
MECHANICS OF FLUIDS
This course deals with properties of fluids; fluid static, hydrokinetics and hydrodynamics; ideal fluid flow for past external and internal boundaries; flow similitude; computer and laboratory fluid experiments.

CE 428
HYDRAULICS
This course deals with the analysis and hydraulic design of by systems such as reservoirs dams, spillways, gates, open channels, pipe networks, pumps and turbines; sediment transport in rivers and reservoir; computer hydraulic modeling.

CE 415
HYDROLOGY
This course is concerned with the discussion of Hydrologic cycle; occurrence and analysis of components of hydrologic cycle such as precipitation, evapotranspiration, infiltration, stream flow and ground water; river and reservoir sedimentation; flood routing techniques; probability analysis for hydrologic design; computer modeling for hydrologic systems.

CE 515
WATER RESOURCES ENGINEERING
This course deals with the principles and analysis of water resources systems such as multi-purpose reservoir, water supply distribution system and storm water drainage; irrigation system and agricultural drainage system; special topics include river, flood control, drought mitigation and water resource planning management.

CE 418
HIGHWAY ENGINEERING
This course deals with the development of highways in the Philippines, highway design, and the materials that are used in road construction and maintenance. The course includes highway administration; traffic, driver, pedestrian and vehicle characteristics; geometric design, roadside design, highway and related structures; intersection, interchanges, terminals; drainage structures; traffic engineering; asphalt and concrete pavements, survey, plans, estimates, contracts and supervision, earthworks, bases, and sub-bases, highway maintenance and rehabilitation. The Standard Specification for Public Works and Highways will also be discussed and be given emphasis in the discussion.

CE 414
TRANSPORTATION ENGINEERING
Design and construction aspects of Highway Surfaces and Railways’ Guide ways; Capacity and Level of Service of Air, Rail, and highways. Environmental impacts and their mitigation of transportation system; Traffic-Analysis Techniques; Traffic Flow and Control.

CE 420
CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS AND TESTING
The course deals with the physical properties of common construction materials primarily metals, plastics, wood, concrete, coarse and fine aggregates, asphalt and synthetic materials; examination of material properties with respect to design and use of end product, design and control of aggregates, concrete and asphalt mixtures, principle of testing; characteristics of test; properties of materials and materials testing equipment.

CE 522
CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS/ESTIMATES
Building Code of commercial building and high rise buildings, preparing floor plans, elevation and section plans, plumbing and electrical layouts, principles of estimating, preparation of bill of materials.
CE 525
CONSTRUCTION PROJECT MANAGEMENT
The course deals with the principles of construction methods and equipment, management and their applications. It covers project planning, scheduling, monitoring, and control. It also includes concepts on organization, safety, information systems and computer applications. Students are given opportunities to visit actual project sites and observe the application of these theories in construction projects.

CE 516
CE LAWS, CONTRACTS SPECS & ETHICS
This course deals on the principles and fundamentals of the laws on obligations, contracts, and professional ethics that are applicable to the civil engineering profession. It is designed to prepare civil engineering students for professional practice. Topics on the perspective of the student as future practitioners, contractors, and employees in the field are also given emphasis. They include the study of code of ethics, legal procedure in the practice of civil engineering in the Philippines, ethical relations of an engineer with fellow professionals, clients, and general public, elements of contracts, obligations, Civil Engineering Law, (RA 544) National Building Code, labor laws, E-Procurement Law, and the Manual of Professional Practice for Civil Engineers.

CE CC 1, 2, 3
CE COMPREHENSIVE EVALUATION COURSE 1, 2, 3
This course will cover the review of all the basic courses covered in the Civil Engineering Licensure Examination

CE 500
ON THE JOB TRAINING
This course exposes the students to educational processes and methods in the industry through actual immersion. The course enhances learning and facilitates the applicant of knowledge from school into technical skills.

Allied Courses

ME 310
BASIC MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
This course is an introduction to fundamental concepts of thermodynamics; heat transmissions in building structures; ventilating and air-conditioning systems; air distribution system design; and indoor air quality. It includes study of design considerations of electrical services, elevator and escalator, fire protection system, illumination, acoustics and automated system for buildings.

EE 310
BASIC ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING
This course provides the students a sound background in the theory and concepts of the fundamental and basic laws of electricity and magnetism. Practical applications such as electrical equipment, electrical safety, blueprint reading, house and commercial building wiring, and lighting are introduced

GEOL 212
GEOLOGY
Study of earth, geological agents and processes, structural relations of rock masses earth formation and stratification and their relations to foundations to engineering structures identification of rocks and minerals with special emphasis on Philippine condition.

Technical Electives

CONSTRUCTION COST ENGINEERING
The course covers conceptual estimate of projects, parametric estimating, work breakdown structure, estimated/schedule interface planning, earned value, detailed estimating, special estimates and use of estimating manuals.

GEOTECHNICAL ASPECTS OF LANDFILL DESIGN
This course presents geotechnical aspects related to the design of solid water landfills. The course teaches settlement analyses, slope stability, liner compaction, and leachate collection systems as they relate designing a landfill. Computer software is used to assist design scenarios.

GEOSYNTHETICS IN GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERING
This course involves the design techniques and applications for geotextiles, geosynthetics, geogrids, geonets, geomembranes and geocomposites as they are used in environmental, geotechnical, and other construction engineering projects. The course first studies natural slopes and embankments for their stability and seepage problems. The proceeding sessions deal with applications of geosynthetic construction materials to designs of those earth structures. In the recent years, geosynthetics became very practical and economical materials to be used in earth reinforcement, filtration, pond liner, landfill liner, and many other subsurface constructions and earth structures. The class reviews different types of available geosynthetic materials, those applications, and design techniques.

GEOTECHNICAL EARTHQUAKE ENGINEERING
This course concerns plate tectonics and elastic rebound theory of earthquakes and faults,; characterization of ground motions; seismicity; deterministic and probabilistic seismic hazard analyses; effects of local soil conditions on ground response; development of design ground motions; liquefaction; dynamic lateral earth pressures, seismic slope stability.

STRUCTURAL DETAILING
The course deals with the basic concepts of detailing; detail drawing of foundations, columns, beams, retaining walls and other steel and concrete structural members, including welded, bolted and riveted connections.

TRANSPORTATION SYSTEM DESIGN
The design of highways and streets, its alignment based in the principal elements of design to create a facility that serves the traffic in a safe and efficient manner, consistent with the facility’s intended function. These includes sight distance, super evaluation, traveled way widening, grades, horizontal and vertical alignments, and other elements of geometric design.

HIGHWAY DESIGN AND TRAFFIC SAFETY
This course is intended to provide the fundamentals of highway design and operation, human factors and vehicular characteristics and how they interact with the roadway, and highway safety analysis and different statistical techniques employed in the analysis.

EARTHQUAKE ENGINEERING
This course deals with the fundamentals and basic concepts of seismic design as well as the minimum standards for the analysis, design, and construction of earthquake resistive structures. The course covers the introduction to seismology and seismic analysis of buildings and structures, effects of earthquake on bearing capacity, procedure for the design of earthquake resistant structures, calculation of seismic forces, and dynamic analysis of structures. It also deals with the determination of loads of structures due to motions, methods of analysis for lateral forces, approximate dynamic analysis, time history analysis, concepts of mass, damping, stiffness of structures, design for inelastic behavior and retrofitting of existing building. Critical building configurations and appropriate methods of analysis are also given emphasis. Applications and specifications as applied to vertical and horizontal structures are also given importance. A thorough knowledge and proficiency in Structural Theory is imperative.

SANITARY ENGINEERING
This course deals with the principles and applications of sanitary engineering and other related sanitary sciences to the control of man’s environment, sources of infection; modes of transmission, diseases vectors, rural sanitation, control of animal and insects vector of diseases, industrial hygiene, air pollution, radiological health and stream sanitation

WATER AND WASTEWATER ENGINEERING
This course covers water pollutants, water quality and quantity, principles of water treatment, water process analyses and treatment and wastewater treatment process analysis selection.

ENTREPRENEURSHIP FOR ENGINEERS
This course is designed to introduce the upper level undergraduate students to the concepts and practices of entrepreneurial thinking. Using a combination of lectures, case studies, student led discussions, team business plans, and investor presentation formats, the course teaches life skills in entrepreneurial thought and action that students can utilize in careers ranging from starting companies to instigating cutting edge R&D projects in large company entrepreneurial endeavors.

COMPUTER APPLICATION FOR CE 1 & 2
The course deals with the computer applications in Civil Engineering practice. The course utilizes the use of computer software or program to analyze design and automate the otherwise laboratories hand calculations commonly encountered in Civil Engineering problems.

PRESTRESSED CONCRETE DESIGN
This course is concerned with the elastic and ultimate strength analysis and design of pre stressed concrete structures. The course covers the calculations of stress due to bending, shear, torsion and anchorages, losses of pre stresses and deflections. Behavior of statically indeterminate prestressed concrete beams is also studied.

BRIDGE ENGINEERING
This course deals with the structural analysis and design of modern bridge structures. The course covers the study of influence lines and their application moving loads, application of AASHTO and NSCP Volume 2. Specifications to bridge design especially steel, reinforced concrete and prestressed concrete bridges, aerodynamic performance of bridges under wind loads, earthquake response of bridges, maintenance and rehabilitation.

Office Information

All inquiries and concerns must be addressed to:

Engr. Rowena V. Alviola
Chair, Civil Engineering Department
Cebu Institute of Technology
N. Bacalso Ave., Cebu City
Cebu, Philippines 6000