Civil

Civil Engineering Curriculum - Overview
Code Module Name Category Semester Lectures Lab/Tut

Credits
Norm
hrs/week hrs/week GPA
N_GP
A Total
Level 1
CE 101 Applied Mechanics (Statics)
CC F
1.5
3/2
2.0

CH 101 Process Engineering
CC F
1.5
3/2
2.0

CS 101 Computer Systems
CC F
1.5
3
2.0

EE 101 Electrical Engineering
CC F
1.5
3/2
2.0

MA 101 Mathematics
CC F
4
2
3.0

ME 101 Thermodynamics
CC F
1.5
3/2
2.0 13.0

DE 195 English
CC F
-
3 1.0
1.0
14.0
CE 102 Fluid Mechanics
CC S
1.5
3/2
2.0

CS 102 Computer Applications
CC S
-
3
1.0

EN 101 Electronic Engineering
CC S
1.5
3/2
2.0

MA 102 Methods of Mathematics
CC S
4
2
3.0

ME 102 Applied Mechanics
(Dynamics) CC S
1.5
3/2
2.0

MT 101 Engineering Materials
CC S
1.5
3/2
2.0 12.0

DE 196 English Certificate Courses
(optional) CO S
-
3 0.0

12.0
CE 195 Engineering Design
FC J
2
4
1.5

CE 196 Civil Engineering Skill
Development FC J
-
9
2.0

MN 101 Engineering in Context
CC J
2
-
1.0

4.5
4.5
Total - Level 1 30.5 25.0 5.5 30.5

CC - Common Core;
CE - Common Elective
F First Semester
S Second Semester
J June Term
FC - Field Core
FE - Field Elective

Credits
Norm
N_GP
A Total
Level 2
CE 201 Structural Mechanics FC F 4.5 3/2 5.0
CE 202 Fluid Mechanics II FC F 4.5 3/2 5.0
CE 204 Surveying GC F 4 3 5.0
CE 205
Building Construction &
Materials FC F 3 3 4.0
MA 201 Differential Equations CC F 2 - 2.0
MA 202 Calculus CC F 2 - 2.0 23.0 23.0
CE 203 Soil Mechanics & Geology FC S 4.5 3/2 5.0
CE 208
Fundamentals of
Environmental Engineering FC S 2 - 2.0
CE 209
Fundamentals of
Transportation Engineering FC S 2 - 2.0
CE 210
Construction Planning & Cost
Estimating FC S 2 3 3.0
CE 211
Concepts of Civil Engineering
Design FC S 1 3 2.0 2.0
MA 203 Linear Algebra CC S 2 - 2.0
MA 301 Applied Statistics CC S 2 - 2.0 16.0
CE 221 Principles of Architecture FE S 2 3 3.0
CS 286
Principles of Visual
Programming CE S 2 3 3.0 3.0 21.0
DE 20x Non-Technical Option I CE J 2.0
DE 20x Non Technical Option II CE J 2.0 4.0 4.0
Total - Level 2 51.0 46.0 2.0 48.0

CC - Common Core;
F First Semester
S - Second Semester
J June Term

FC - Field Core
FE - Field Elective

Credits
Norm
N_GP
A Total
Level 3 & 4
CE 301 Analysis of Structures FC F 4.5 3/2 5.0
CE 302 Basic Structural Design FC F 4 3 5.0
CE 303 Hydraulic Engineering FC F 4.5 3/2 5.0
CE 304 Geotechnical Engineering FC F 4.5 3/2 5.0
CE 305 Construction Management FC F 2 - 2.0 22.0
MN 304
Business Economics and
Financial Accounting CE F 2.5 1.5 3.0
MN 305
Industrial Management and
Marketing CE F 2.5 1.5 3.0
CE 425
Contract Administration &
Law FE F 2.5 3/2 3.0 3 25
CE 399 Industrial Training FC S&J 6.0 6
8.5
CE 391 Survey Camp FC J 2.5 2.5
CE 306
Design of Concrete
Structures FC F 4 3 5.0
CE 309 Highway Design FC F 2 3/2 2.5
CE 310
Environmental Engineering
Design FC F 2 3/2 2.5 10.0
CE 421
Environmental Hydraulics &
Modelling FE F 2.5 3/2 3.0
CE 422 Remote Sensing and GIS FE F 2.5 3/2 3.0
CE 423 Building Engineering FE F 2 3 3.0
CE 424
Computer Analysis of
Structures FE F 2 3 3.0
CE 426 Construction Technology FE F 2.5 3/2 3.0
CE 427 Traffic Engineering & Design FE F 2.5 3/2 3.0

CE 428 Environmental Management FE F 2.5 3/2 3.0 6.0 * 16.0
CE 401
Comprehensive Design
Projects (CDPs) FC F, S&J - 6 5.0
CE 402 Engineering Economics FC S 2 - 2.0
CE 404
Management Skill
Development FC S 2 - 2
CE 420 Research Project FC F, S&J - 3 4.0
CE 307 Hydraulic Design FC S 1.5 3/2 2.0
CE 308 Geotechnical Design FC S 1.5 3/2 2.0 17
CE 429 Bridge Engineering FE S 2 3 3.0
CE 430
Advanced Structural Analysis
and Design FE S 2 3 3.0
CE 431 Irrigation Engineering FE S 3 - 3.0

R
CC - Common Core;
F First Semester
S Second Semester
J June Term
FC - Field Core
FE - Field Elective

Credits
Norm
N_GP
A Total
CE 432 Coastal & Port Engineering FE S 3 - 3.0
CE 433 Project Management FE S 2.5 3/2 3.0
CE 435
Transport Engineering and
Planning FE S 2.5 - 3.0
CE 436
Highway Construction &
Maintenance FE S 2.5 3/2 3.0
CE 437
Environmental Pollution
Control FE S 2.5 3/2 3.0
CE 438
Water and Wastewater
Treatment FE S 2.5 3/2 3.0
CE 439
Environmental Impact
Assessment FE S 2 3 3.0
CE 440
Rural Water Supply and
Sanitation FE S 2.5 3/2 3.0
CE 441 Earth and Rockfill Dams FE S 3 - 3.0
CE 442 Environmental Geotechnics FE S 2 3 3.0
CE 443
Computer Applications in
Geotechnics FE S 2 3 3.0
CE 444
Data Base Applications in
Civil Engineering FE S 2.5 3/2 3.0
CE445
Project Management
Information Systems FE S 2.5 3/2 3.0
CE446
Heating, Venting, Air
Conditioning (HVAC) and
Building Automation FE S 2.5 3/2 3.0
CE447 Design of Large Structures FE S 2.5 3/2 3.0
CE448 Facilities management FE S 2.5 3/2 3.0
CE 449
Ground Improvement & Slope
Stabilization FE S 2.5 3/2 3.0 6.0*
MN405
Technology Management &
Applications CO S 1.5 4.5 3.0
MN406
Organisational Behaviour &
Mgt. CO S 2.5 3/2 3.0

Options offered by other
Departments CO S 3.0
23.0
Total Level 3 & 4 156.5
64.0 8.5 72.5
Overall Total
135.0 16.0 151.0

CC - Common Core
CO Common Optional
F First Semester
S Second Semester
J June Term

FC - Field Core
FE - Field Elective

* - Minimum 12 credits
Mandatory from FE subjects
offered in Levels 3 & 4

R
(CE4XX subjects)

R - Recommended Norm for
semester

Minors Offered by the Department of Civil Engineering

The Department of Civil Engineering proposes to offer the following minors for Civil
Engineering Undergraduates. Depending on the students demand and the availability of
lecturers, the Department will decide what minors will be on offer in a specific year.

1. MINOR in STRUCTURAL ENGINEERING

Pre-requisites : CE420 Research Project to be in a relevant area

Preferred course units:

CE430 Advanced Structural Design (3 credits)
CE423 Building Engineering (3 credits)
CE424 Computer Analysis of Structures (3 credits)
CE429 Bridge Engineering (3 credits)
CE447 Design of Large Structures (3 credits)

Other desirables :

CE426 Construction Technology (3 credits)

To qualify for Structural Engineering Minor a student has to earn:
9 credits from the preferred course units

2. MINOR in CONSTRUCTION ENGINEERING



CE425 Contract Administration and Law (3 credits)
CE426 Construction Technology (3 credits)
CE423 Building Engineering (3 credits)
CE431 Irrigation Engineering (3 credits)
CE436 Highway Construction and Maintenance (3 credits)

To qualify for Construction Engineering Minor a student has to earn:

3. MINOR in TRANSPORTATION ENGINEERING

Pre-requisites : CE420 Research Project to be in the relevant area


CE427 Traffic Engineering and Design (3 credits)
CE435 Transport Engineering and Planning (3 credits)

Other desirables:

CE422 Remote Sensing and GIS (3 credits)
CE428 Environmental Management (3 credits)
CE429 Bridge Engineering (3 credits)
CE433 Project Management (3 credits)

To qualify for Transportation Engineering Minor a student has to earn:
9 credits from the preferred course units and other desirables with at least 6 credits from the preferred course
units.
4. MINOR in ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING



CE428 Environmental Management (3 credits)
CE437 Environmental Pollution Control (3 credits)
CE438 Water and Waste Water Treatment (3 credits)

Other desirables :

CE421 Environmental hydraulics and Modelling (3 credits)
CE439 Environmental Impact Assessment (3 credits)
CE 440 Rural Water Supply and Sanitation (3 credits)
CE442 Environmental Geotechnics (3 credits)

To qualify for Environmental Engineering Minor a student has to earn:
9 credits from preferred course units and other desirables with at least 6 credits from the preferred course units

5. MINOR in MANAGEMENT



MN304 Business Economics and Financial Accounting (3 credits)
CE425 Contract Administration and Law (3 credits)

Other desirables :

MN405 Management of Technology and Applications (3 credits)
MN406 Organizational Behaviour and Management (3 credits)
CE434 IT Applications in Project Management (3 credits)
MN305 Industrial Management and Marketting (3 credits)

To qualify for Management Minor a student has to earn:

6. MINOR in WATER ENGINEERING AND INFRASTRUCTURE

Pre-requisites : CE420 Research Project to be in a relevant area (3 credits)


CE421 Environmental hydraulics and Modelling (3 credits)
CE432 Coastal and Port Engineering (3 credits)
CE431 Irrigation Engineering (3 credits)

Other desirables :

CE439 Environmental Impact Assessment (3 credits)
CE 440 Rural Water Supply and Sanitation (3 credits)

To qualify for Water Engineering and Infrastructure Minor a student has to earn:
9 credits from preferred course units and other desirables with at least 6 credits from the preferred course units
7. MINOR in GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERING

Pre-requisites : CE420 Research Project to be in a relevant area (3 credits)


CE443 Computer Applications in Geotechnics (3 credits)
CE441 Earth and Rockfill Dams (3 credits)
CE442 Environmental Geotechnics (3 credits)
CE449 Ground Improvement and Slope Stabilization (3 credits)

To qualify for Geotechnical Engineering Minor a student has to earn 9 credits from the preferred course units.

8. MINOR IN BUILDING SERVICES ENGINEERING

Pre-requisites: CE 420 Research project to be in relevant area


CE 423 Building Engineering (3 credits)
CE 445 Facilities Management (3 credits)
CE 446 HVAC and Building Automation (3 credits)

Other desirables :

CE 425 Contract Administration and Law (3 credits)

To qualify for Building Services Engineering minor, a student has to earn:

9 credits from the preferred course units.

Description of Modules

CE101: APPLIED MECHANICS (STATICS)
Credit Rating : 2.0 First Semester Level 1
Hours Per Week: Lectures 1.5 Lab/Tutorials- 3/2
Subject Coordinator : Mrs. D. Nanayakkara
Lecturers : Mrs. D. Nanayakkara
Mrs. R.M.N.C Herath

Pre requisites : none

Course Objective : To teach the basic concepts of Applied Mechanics (Statics)

Course Outline
Statics of particles and rigid bodies in 2D and 3D
Distributed forces
Properties of plane areas
Determination of forces in assemblies of rigid bodies
Internal forces
Principle of superposition

(Laboratory Assignments)
Practical on deflection of an elastic beam
Bending moment and shear force diagrams

Method of Assessment : Final examination 80% and continuous assessment 20%.
The continuous assessment marks will be based on lab
assignments
and a mid-term test.
At least 40% of the marks allocated for the continuous
assessments
should be obtained in order to be eligible to sit the final
examination.

Text Book: Mechanics for Engineers Statics and Dynamics, F.B Beer and E.R Johnston,
McGraw Hill Book Co.

Selected References : Mechanics of Materials, F.B Beer and E.R. Johnston Jr., McGraw
Hill Structural Mechanics, F.Durka (Formerly W. Morgan and D.T.
Williams), Longman Ltd.

CE102: FLUID MECHANICS
Credit Rating : 2.0 Second Semester Level 1
Subject Coordinator : Prof. S.S. Wickramasuriya
Lecturers : Prof. S.S. Wickramasuriya
Dr. N.P.D. Gamage
Dr. P.P. Gunaratne

Pre requisites : none

Course Objective : To impart an understanding of the principles of Fluid Mechanics as
applied to problems in engineering.

Learning Outcome : Competence in basic Fluid Mechanics
Course Outline
Introduction and applications in engineering
Hydrostatics
Stability of floating bodies
Types of fluid flow
Energy continuity equations and applications
Flow measurement
Force momentum relationship
Pipe flow
Hydraulic machines
Centrifugal pumps
Head-discharge curves

Pressure measurement and calibration of pressure gauge
Determination of metacentric height stability of a floating vessel

Method of Assessment: Final examination 80% and continuous assessment 20%
The continuous assessment will be based on two laboratory
practicals. At least 30% of the marks allocated for the continuous
assessment should be obtained in order to be eligible to sit the final
exam.

Text Book: L. Hamil (1995) Understanding Hydraulics - Macmillan

Selected References : 1. Douglas, Gasiorek and Swaffield Fluid Mechanics Pitman
2. Massey B.S. Mechanics of Fluids

CE 195 : ENGINEERING DESIGN
Credit Rating : 1.5 June Term Level 1
Hours Per Week: Lectures 2 Lab/Tutorials - 4
Subject Coordinator : Dr. K. Baskaran
Lecturers : Prof. J. A. K. S. Jayasinghe
Mr. B. S. Samarasiri
Dr. K.Baskaran
Pre requisites : None

Course Objective: To impart the following skills:
Understanding of design principles, Understanding of various aspects of design in several
selected design case studies, Carrying out a group based product design assignment
addressing issues such as manufacturability, marketability, creativity, team work, meeting
dead lines

Learning Outcome : An appreciation of design at a broad level.

Course Outline

Module1: Design principles
Introduction to engineering design; Life cycles of engineering products and processes;
Design process and design tools; Concurrent engineering; Creativity and reasoning;
Analysis, synthesis, simulation, evaluation and decision marking
Module2: Case studies
Several simple but comprehensive design case studies selected from different disciplines of
engineering addressing following topics:
Design for manufacturing; Mechanical and material aspects in design; Electrical,
electronic and IT aspects in design
Module3: Design assignments
Group based design assignments
Civil Engineering assignment
Students will be asked to design artifacts such as (i) Bus stand (ii) Ladder (iii) Water tank, using
conceptual design techniques such as Objectives trees, Function means trees, Morphological
charts, Comparison of alternatives

Method of Assessment: Final examination 30% and Continuous assessment 70%.
To impart the following skills:
(a) Understanding of design principles
(b) Understanding of various aspects of design in several selected design case studies
(c) Carrying out a group based product design assignment addressing issues such as
manufacturability, marketability, creativity, team work, meeting dead lines

Text Books :
1. Design and Technology : James Garratt, Second Edition, Cambridge, University Press 1998.
2. Product Development : Kapila Jayasinghe, Sarvodaya Vishva Lekha Publishers, 2000
3. Technology in Practice : Technology Enhancement Programme / John Cave/ Andy Bardill, John
Murray Publishers, London 2000
4. Case Studies in Engineering Design : Clifford Mathews, Arnold Publishers 1998
5. Engineering Design : A project based introduction, New York : John Wiley, 2000.

Selected References : None
CE196 - CIVIL ENGINEERING SKILL DEVELOPMENT
Credit Rating : 2.0 June Term Level 1
Hours Per Week: Lectures Lab/Tutorials 9
Subject Coordinator : Prof. Priyan Dias
Lecturers : Dr. A. A. D. A. J. Perera
Dr. U.G.A. Puswewala
Course Objective : To impart communication and computer skills that would be
required during the rest of the undergraduate programme and in
engineering practice, and to introduce surveying equipment.

Learning Outcome : Familiarity with computer and communication skills, and with
surveying instruments.
Course Outline

BC Drawing : Basic fundamentals of building construction drawing inclusive of hand drawing
classes
Sketching : Sketching of a steel structure
CAD : Introduction to computer aided drafting
Spreadsheet : Production of an EXCEL application
Presentations : Making a presentation after perusing a technical paper, inclusive of the use of
PowerPoint, and submission of written summary
Surveying : Introduction to Theodolite, Level, Chain, Tapes
and accessories

Method of Assessment : Final examination 0% and Continuous assessments 100%.

Text Book : To be informed during course

Selected References : To be informed during course
CE201: STRUCTURAL MECHANICS
Subject Coordinator : Prof. W.P.S. Dias
Lecturers : Prof. W. P. S. Dias
Mrs. D. Nanayakkara

Pre requisites : CE 101 APPLIED MECHANICS

Course Objective : To teach the effects of various forces on simple structures

Learning Outcome : Ability to compute the stresses, strains and deformations caused
by various forces in simple structures.
Course Outline
Bending stresses
Transverse shear stresses
Torsional stresses
Stress transformation
Deflection of beams
Buckling of columns
Energy theorems
Theories of failure

Method of Assessment: Final examination 70% and Continuous assessments 30%
The continuous assessment marks will be based on (i) tutorial class
attendance (ii) four lab assignments and (iii) a quiz as follows:

Tutorials 5%
Labs 15%
Quiz 10%
At least 40% of the marks allocated for the continuous assessments
should be obtained in order to be eligible to sit the final exam.
Text Books :
1. J. Case and A. H. Chilver, Strength of Material and Structures.
2. G. H. Ryder, Strength of Materials
3. Hearn, E. J., Mechanics of Materials I

CE202: FLUID MECHANICS II
Subject Coordinator : Dr. S. P. Samarawickrama
Lecturers : Dr. S. P. Samarawickrama
Mr. A.H. Ratnasooriya
Pre requisites : CE 102 FLUID MECHANICS I
Course Objectives : To develop further the training obtained in Fluid Mechanics I and
analyse problems relating to Pipe Flow, Open Channel Flow, Flow
Measurements and Hydraulic Models.
Learning Outcome : Competence in Fluid Mechanics and applications to engineering
problems.
Course Outline
Ideal Fluid Flow
Pipe Flow
Head Losses
Energy-hydraulic gradients
Pipe friction diagram applications
Head loss computations, discharge and the design of pipelines
Pipes in series and parallel, Three-reservoir problem, Siphons-cavitations
Analysis of flow in pipe networks
Power transmission through pipes and nozzles
Hydraulic Machinery
Pumps, Turbines, Characteristic curves, Efficiency
Uniform Flow in Open Channels - Formulae and design of most economical section
Flow Measurements-Notches and Weirs, Rating Curves, Current Metering
Dimensional Analysis and Hydraulic Models
The continuous assessment will be based on three laboratory practicals.
Text Book: L. Hamil (1995)- Understanding Hydraulics Macmillan

Selected References:

1. K. Subramanya Theory and applications of fluid mechanics (Tata-McGraw Hill)
2. Douglas, Gasiorek & Swaffield - Fluid Mechanics - Pitman
3. Massey BS- Mechanics of Fluids

CE203 - SOIL MECHANICS & GEOLOGY
Credit Rating: 5.0 Second Semester Level 2
Hours Per Week: Lectures 4 Lab/Tutorials/Mapping- 3
Subject Coordinator : Dr. S.A.S. Kulathilaka
Lecturers : Dr. S.A.S. Kulathilaka
Dr. H.S. Thilakasiri
Dr. T.A. Peiris
Dr. U.G.A. Puswewala
Course Objective : To teach the basic concepts of soil mechanics and geology.
Learning Outcome : Understand the formation of rocks and soils, their fundamental
properties, the flow of water through soil, the concept of
consolidation, and the hydraulic behaviour of soils.
Course Outline:
Basic properties and formation of soils
Classification of soils and compaction
Effective stress concept
Seepage
Consolidation and settlements
Basic geology


Particle size analysis
Atterberg Limits
Permeability test (Falling head and constant head)
Proctor compaction test
In-situ density test (Core cutter and sand cone)
Consolidation test
Geology mapping classes
Soil Mechanics Design classes

Method of Assessment : Final exam : 70%
Continuous assessments : 30%
(consists of Laboratory work 20%; Mid-term exam 20% )

Text Book : Course notes

Selected References :
1. Principles of Geotechical Engineering, B. M. Das, PWS Kent.
2. Soil Mechanics, R.F. Craig, Van Nostrand Reinhold.
3. Experimental Soil Mechanics, J Bardet, Prentice Hall.
4. A Geology for Engineers, F.G.H. Blyth and M.H. de Freitas, Edward Arnold.
CE204: SURVEYING
Credit Rating: 5.0 First Semester Level 2
Hours per Week: Lectures 4 Field work/Plotting- 3
Subject Coordinator : Dr. U.G.A. Puswewala
Lecturers : Dr. U.G.A. Puswewala

Course Objective : To impart necessary knowledge and skills to carry out surveying
and levelling, and do the relevant drawings and computations, for
engineering applications.

Learning Outcome : Ability to use the chain, tape, level, theodolite and other surveying
equipment to carry out field surveys, produce relevant maps and
drawings, and do associated computations required for engineering
applications.
Course Outline

Introduction to land surveying
Linear measurements and chain surveying
Levelling and contouring
Theodolite traversing
Optical distance measurement (tachometry)
Triangulation surveying
Modern techniques and instruments in surveying (GPS, Total Station)
Areas and volumes
Setting out of buildings

Method of Assessment : Final examination 70% and Continuous assessments 30%
The continuous assessment marks will be based on the marks obtained for
the following three course-works (consisting of field work and plotting):
Chain surveying 10%
Levelling (LS & CS) 10%
Theodolite traverse 10%
At least 40% of the marks allocated for the continuous assessments should
be obtained in order to be eligible to sit the final exam.


Selected References : Surveying, A. Bannister and S. Raymond, Sixth Edition, Longman.
CE205 BUILDING CONSTRUCTION AND MATERIALS
Hours Per Week: Lectures 3.0 Lab/Tutorials- 3.0
Subject Coordinator : Dr. (Mrs.) C Jayasinghe
Lecturers : Dr. (Mrs.) C Jayasinghe/ Dr. S.M.A. Nanayakkara
Dr. A.A.D.A.J. Perera

Course Objective : To provide necessary knowledge and skills for building
construction in Civil Engineering and to provide necessary
knowledge on building materials used in civil engineering.

Learning Outcome : Students are expected to gain sufficient knowledge in building
construction techniques.
The students should be able to identify and use the building
materials in Civil Engineering applications based on engineering
properties.
Course Outline
Construction of building elements
Walls Foundations
Roofs and ceilings Doors and windows
Floors Wall finishes
Building services Finishes- Floor finishes, Wall finishes, Fittings
New building construction techniques

Manufacturing processes, selection, testing and properties of following building materials:
Bricks Cement blocks
Rubble Cement
Sand Lime
Coarse aggregate Concrete
Timber Steel
Roof covering materials New-building materials

(Assignments)

Field visits : Field visits to building sites, presentation
Building construction drawings : Computer Aided Drafting (CAD) including 2D and 3D
drawings
Experimental work on building materials : Aggregate testing, cement testing, masonry testing,
mix design of concrete, properties of steel and timber

Method of Assessment : 30% - Continuous assessment (This consists of Experimental work
on construction material, Auto CAD drawings and presentations based on a field trip)
70% Final examination
Text Books :
1. Seeley I.H., (1995), Building Technology, Macmillan Building and Surveying Series,
UK.
2. Barry R,(1999),The Construction of Buildings, Blackwell Science Ltd, UK.
3. Hendry, A.W.,(1981), Structural Brick Work, Macmillan Press, London, England.

CE208 FUNDAMENTALS OF ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING
Hours per Week: Lectures 2 Lab/Tutorials- None
Subject Coordinator : Prof. (Mrs.) N. Ratnayaka
Lecturers : Prof. (Mrs.) N. Ratnayaka
Dr. M. W. Jayaweera
Course Objective : To sensitise the students to environmental issues and to introduce
the students to the subject of environmental engineering.
Learning Outcome : Students will understand the role of environmental engineering in
the context of protection of the environment and looking after
human welfare.
Course Outline
Introduction to Environmental Engineering
Principles of Ecology
Pollution control in Surface and Ground Water
Water Supply Engineering
Wastewater Collection and Treatment
Solid and Hazardous Waste Management
Air Pollution and Noise Control
Environmental Impact Assessment

Method of Assessment: Final examination 70% and Continuous assessments 30%.
The continuous assessment will be based on three quizzes. At least 40% of
the marks allocated for the continuous assessments should be obtained in order to be eligible to
sit the final exam.

Text Book :Computer Based Training Package produced by UNESCO copies
available in the Computer Laboratory, Department of Civil
Engineering.

1. T. H. Y. Tebbutt : Principles of Water Quality Control, Pergamon Press.

2. G. Tyler Miller : Living in the Environment: an introduction to environmental science,
Wadsworth Publication.

3. Bruel and Kjaer : Environmental noise.

4. A. Mulholland and K Attenborough : Noise assessment and control, Construction Press.
CE209 FUNDAMENTALS OF TRANSPORTATION ENGINEERING
Subject Coordinator : Prof. Amal S. Kumarage
Lecturers : Prof. Amal S. Kumarage
Course Objective : To impart a knowledge of the fundamentals of traffic engineering
and transportation planning theory.

Course Outline
Chapter 1: Transport Function
Mobility, accessibility, transport in urban areas, rural transport and urban linkages, intercity
and international travel, transport and economic growth, transport and social impact,
negative impacts of transport, history of transport in Sri Lanka, transport networks in Sri
Lanka, growth of transport activity in Sri Lanka, specialty disciplines in transport
engineering.
Chapter 2: Traffic Flow Theory
Fundamental definitions flow rate, speed, headway, density, fundamental relationships,
traffic flow diagram, traffic flow models Greenshields Model.
Chapter 3: Theory of Transportation Engineering
Modes of transport, transport networks, routes, trip ends and transport zones, trip purpose,
trip generation, trip attraction, theories in transport planning, land use theory physical
theories-gravity model, choice theory logit model.
Chapter 4 : Safety in Transport
Accident Reporting Statistics, comparative accident rates, factors that can contribute to an
accident the road, the vehicle, the road user, the environment, accident blackspots, types of
accidents and collision diagrams, accident prevention and reduction.
Chapter 5: Transportation Systems Management
Features of transport systems, strategies for TSM, vehicle ownership, models of vehicle
ownership, managing transport system demand, managing transport system supply,
residential traffic restraint, intelligent highways and vehicles.

Method of Assessment :
Final examination 70%
Continuous assessments 30%
Assignment 1 Chapter 1 Given Week 2, Due in Week 3 5%

Text Book: Fundamentals of Transportation Engineering, Amal S. Kumarage, December 2001

Recommended Texts :
1. Kadiyali, L. R., Traffic Engineering and Transport Planning, Khanna Publishers, New
Delhi, 1994.
2. Papacostas, C. S., Fundamentals of Transportation Engineering, Prentice Hall, New Jersey, 1987.

CE 210 CONSTRUCTION PLANNING AND COST ESTIMATING (3 CREDITS)
Hours per Week: Lectures 2 Lab/Tutorials- 3
Subject Coordinator : Dr. A.A.D.A.J. Perera
Lecturers : Dr. A.A.D.A.J. Perera
Mr. R. Halwathura

Course Objective :
1. To impart both theoretical and practical knowledge necessary to
plan, schedule, monitor and control construction projects using
several planning tools.
2. To develop skills in using computer software for project planning,
scheduling, monitoring and control.
3. To obtain necessary knowledge and skills to prepare bills of
quantities and estimates including the required exposure to cost
engineering and decision making process.

Learning Outcome :
1. Students should be able to prepare Bills of Quantities (BOQ) and
priced the items in a BOQ
2. Students should be able to prepare construction schedules using
theoretical knowledge and computer software tools.

Course outline
Introduction to planning: Parties involved; planning stages, Pre-tender planning, Pre-
construction, Planning, Short-term planning
Planning tools: Bar chart; Arrow networks; Precedence networks , Resource allocation and
management
Time-cost optimization, Scheduling; Monitoring; progress control
Project Planning software, Application of MS project software
Estimating and tendering process, Introduction to tender documents and their importance
Bill of quantities and its preparation
Method of measurement of works, Costing and decision making at tendering, Unit rate analysis,
Price fluctuations
Computer aided estimating

(Assignments)
Calculation of measurements as per standard method of measurement SL 573, Preparation of
BOQ of house and pricing and computer aided estimating.
Preparation of construction schedule using arrow on node and president network technique and
preparation bar schedule, allocation of resources and project monitoring using a project planning
software (i.e. MS Project)

Method of assessment
Final Examination 60%
Continuous assessment 40% -
i. Building measurements calculations during practical class 10%
ii. Preparation of a BOQ for a house and pricing it 15%
iii. Preparation of construction schedule for a on going project 7.5%
iv. Preparation of progress reports for on going project. 7.5%


References
1. Building Quantities Explained, I.H. Seely,
2. Estimating for Building and Civil Engineering Works, Spence and Geddes
3. Oxley, R. and Poskitt, J. Management techniques applied to construction industry, 4
th
Edition,
BSP Professional Books, UK.
4. Antill, J. M. and Woodhead, R. W. Critical path methods in construction practice, 4
th
Edition,
John Wiley & Sons, 1990.
5. Harris, R. B. Precedence and arrow networking techniques for construction, John Wiley and
Sons, 1978.
6. Harris, F. C. and McCaffer, R. Worked examples in construction management.

Special notes
1. This is new course module substituting
a. CE206 PROJECT PLANNING (2 Credits)
b. CE207 - ENGINEERING COST ESTIMATING ( 2 Credits)
CE211 CONCEPTS OF CIVIL ENGINEERING DESIGN
Credit Rating: 2.0
Hours per Week: Lectures 1 Lab/Tutorials - 3
Subject Coordinator : Dr. Mrs. M.T. P. Hettiarachchi
Lecturers : Dr. Mrs. M.T.P. Hettiarachchi with other relevant staff
Pre requisites : Engineering Design
Course Objective: To bridge the gap and/or to provide a thread of continuity between the
Engineering Design module at Level 1, and the subject based design
modules in Level 3 and the Level 4 Comprehensive Design Project. It is
also to further develop their creative thinking, ingenuity and imagination
in finding solutions to civil engineering design briefs which are largely
open ended.
Learning Outcome: The students would be able to:
- Develop feasible alternative designs to satisfy the client's requirements,.
- Evaluate alternatives based on criteria such as technical feasibility,
aesthetics, level of service, cost, sustainability, and environmental impacts
- Convince the client to accept his design
Course Outline
The Process of design in relation to a civil engineering project the different stages
The Components of a good design Functional, Safe, Cost Effective and Attractive
Types of Civil Engineering Structures- Buildings, Bridges, Towers, Retaining Structures
Types of Loads, their effects and load Paths
The elements of a structure and how they perform and modes of failure, approximate
sizing methods
How the members are connected to each other and to the ground
Materials used in design mechanical properties, durability, constructability
Types of Structural Failure Foundation, Serviceability, Stability etc
Design Failures some lessons from the past
Tacoma Narrows Bridge failure, Leaning Tower of Pisa, Ronan Point Collapse,
Millennium Foot bridge, Hyatt Regency walkway collapse,
Codes of Practice for Design
o Why are codes needed, and
o which codes are relevant - loading, material specification, structural safety

Assignments
Clients brief is provided for each group e.g. Foot bridge linking the Civil Eng.
Buildings
Provide at least two distinct structural alternatives
Justify selection
Identify Loads and load paths for the selected structural form
Determine the magnitude of loads
Select appropriate materials for the different structural elements and suggest suitable
sizes
Identify different failure modes for the structural elements and structure
Specify the Codes of Practice and specifications that need to be used in the detailed
design

Method of Assessment: Continuous assessment 100%
Group Presentations - 50%
Individual Assessment based on group activities 50%

Text Book:
- Introduction to Design for Civil Engineers R.S. Narayanan and A.W. Beeby

Selected References: Will be made available during coursework classes.
CE221 PRINCIPLES OF ARCHITECTURE
Hours Per Week: Lectures 2 Lab/Tutorials- 3
Subject Coordinator : Dr. (Mrs) C. Jayasinghe
Lecturers : Dr. (Mrs) C. Jayasinghe and a lecturer from the Faculty of
Architecture
Course Objective : To introduce the Principles of Architecture

Learning Outcome : To acquire knowledge in building regulations and basic principles
of Architecture and comfortable indoor environments
Course Outline

Aesthetics, Planning of spaces
Bubble diagrams
Form and functions of buildings
Legislation related to building, Building regulations for low-rise and high-rise building planning
Thermal comfort in different types of buildings
Computer Aided Drafting
Aesthetics and spatial relationships

(Assignments)

Planning of single and multi-storey buildings
Design of a house, Bubble diagram and construction drawings
Production of 2D drawings, Production of 3D drawings, Integration of services
Trends in Architecture, appreciation of recently built buildings

Method of Assessment : 40% - Continuous assessment
60% - Final examination

1. House Planning: A guide to user needs with check list, Department of Environment, UK.
2. Cristina, G. DI, (2001), Architecture and Science, Wiley Academy, UK
3. Jones DL, (1998), Architecture and Environment: Bioclimatic Building Design, David
Lloyd, London.

CS 286: PRINCIPLES OF VISUAL PROGRAMMING
Hours per Week: Lectures 2.0 hours Laboratory work 03 hours

Subject Coordinator : Dr. H.S. Thilakasiri / Dr. (Mrs.) Gunawardana
Lecturers : Dr. H.S. Thilakasiri

Pre Requisites : CS 101
Course Objective : To introduce the concepts of Object Oriented Programming (OOP)
and provide a fundamental knowledge on Visual Basic (VB).
Learning Outcome : Students should be able to understand the Object Oriented
Programming concepts and should be able to use VB for
engineering applications.
Course Outline
Variables and Data
Variable definition, variable types, abstract data types, structures types, arithmetic logical
operators, local and global variables.
Control Flow Structure :
Selection, Sequence, Repetition.
Function, Procedures and Methods :
Scoping rules, parameter passing by value and reference, recursion and iteration.
Arrays :
Single and multidimensional arrays.
File I/O :
Sequential and random access, binary/text reading and writing. Access rights and sharing.
GUI Programming :
Fundamental concept of event driven programming. Integrated Development Environments.
Testing and Debugging :
Test plan and test data, black box and white box testing. Programme tracing and trapping
statements, tools and environments for debugging.
Introduction to Object Oriented Programming Concepts :
Concepts of class, object creation, assignment and deletion. Public and private members,
method. Inheritance.
(Practicals)
10 11 Practicals
Method of Assessment : Continuous Assessment 30%
End of Semester Examination 70%
Text Book : None
MA 201: DIFFERENTIAL EQUATIONS
Hours Per Week: Lectures 2.0 hours Laboratory work None

Subject Coordinator : Mr. U. A Senevirathne
Lecturers : Mrs. H.V.S De Silva
Pre Requisites : MA 102
Course Objective : To understand Fourier approximation in various mathematical
methods in physical system modelling.
To understand the modelling in physical system using partial
differential equation.
To understand transform methods in solving differential equation.
To understand the use of power series methods in solving
differential equation.

Learning Outcome : To approximate periodic function using Fourier series
To solve various categories of Partial differential equation appears
in physical system modelling.
To apply series solution method to differential equation with
variable coefficient
Course Outline
Fourier Series Approximation -
Fourier coefficients, Dirichlet condition, odd and even function, half range series.
Trigonometric approximation to discrete data.
Partial Differential Equations -
Classification of second-order partial differential equation. Solutions by separation of
variables. Fourier series application to boundary value problems.
Laplace Transform and Applications -
Laplace transformation of elementary functions and some basic theorems on Laplace
transform. Application of Laplace transforms to solution of differential equations and system of
differential equations, transfer functions, convolution theorem, concepts of stability and
controllability.
Fourier Transform and Applications -
Non-periodic function, Fourier transform, properties of Fourier transform and
applications.
Ordinary Linear Differential Equations With Variable Coefficients -
Solution in series, Special function (e.g. Bessel, Legendre) singular points
Existence and uniqueness of the solution (elementary discussions without proof).

MA 202: CALCULUS

Lecturers : Mr. U. C Jayathilake
Pre Requisites : MA 101, MA102
Course Objective : To understand the concepts of application of parametric curves in
space.
To understand the meaning concept of coordinate transformation
To understand the vector field and integration on curves and its
application.
To understand the use of complex variable applied in mathematical
methods used in modelling physical system.
To understand the calculus such as integration, differentiation
applied to complex variable.

Learning Outcome : To do vector differentiation and integration and to find vector and
scalar quantities such as Div, Grad, Curl
To understand the meaning of Div, Grad, Curl and its applications
To apply three important theorems, Divergence, Strokes and Green
in various situations.
To apply Cauchys integral techniques
To perform contour integration techniques
To apply conformal mapping in physical system modelling.
Course Outline
Vector Calculus
Vector differentiation and differential operators, space curves and line integral, surface and
surface integrals. Divergence theorems, Strokes theorem, Greens theorem in plane. Some basic
applications.
Complex Variables
Analytical function and Cauchy-Reimann equation, Caushys integral formula and applications.
Taylor and Laurent series, contour integration. Introduction to conformal mapping.
MA 203: LINEAR ALGEBRA

Lecturers : Mr. U. A Senevirathne
Course Objective : The aim of the course is to familiarize students with the concept of
a vector space and its algebraic properties and the manipulative
techniques necessary to use matrices and determinants in solving
applied problems. This course in linear algebra serves as a bridge
from the typical intuitive treatment of calculus to more rigorous
courses. Computer projects using the software Mathematica are
designed to reinforce concepts of matrix multiplication, inverse
eigenvalues and eigenvectors.

Learning Outcome : To reduce a matrix using Gauss-Jordan reduction.
Solve a system of n equations and m variables.
Find the inverse of a matrix.
Understand the dimensions of a vector space, rank of a matrix and
basis for a vector space.
Understand the concept of linear independence, linear
transformation and determinants.
Find eigenvalues
Course Outline
Vector spaces, subspaces, linear combinations, spanning sets, linear independence and bases.
Column space and row space and null space of a matrix and application. Linear transformation.
Eigen vectors and related topics. Diagonalisation of matrices. Quadratic forms. Applications.
Numerical Linear Algebra.
MA 301: APPLIED STATISTICS

Subject Coordinator : Mr. T.M.J.A Cooray
Lecturers : Mr. U. C Jayathilake
Mrs. S. Rameezdeen
Mr. T.M.J.A Cooray
Course Objective : To provide students with skills necessary to analyse data.
To draw meaningful conclusions from the analysis in both written
and oral form.
To provide an understanding of the statistical techniques that are
used.
To ensure that students are familiar with a use of statistical
package.

Learning Outcome : Identify the role of probability and statistics in their discipline area.
Perform a range of statistical procedures related to manipulation
and interpretation of data.
Distinguish between types of statistical tests that may be used to
analyse data.
Demonstrate basic knowledge of assessing the appropriateness of
statistical models.
Demonstrate practical expertise associated with the use of
statistical package in performing basic structural procedure.
Course Outline
Discrete and Continuous Random Variables -
Expectation, mean and variance of Bernoulli, Geometric, Binomial, Poisson,
Hypergeometric, Uniform, Exponential and Normal Distributions.
Statistical Interference -
Sampling distributions, central limit theorem, confidence intervals for mean and variance.
Hypothesis tests for mean, proportions and variance. Goodness-of-fit tests and contingency table.
Regression, correlation, least square estimation and hypothesis tests in sample linear regression.

(Practical)
Use of MINITAB for statistical testing and regression analysis.

CE301 ANALYSIS OF STRUCTURES
Subject Coordinator : Dr. I.R.A. Weerasekara
Lecturers : Dr. I.R.A. Weerasekara

Pre requisites : CE201 - STRUCTURAL MECHANICS
Course Objective : To teach the basic concepts of structural analysis, in particular the
analysis techniques for statically indeterminate structures.
Learning Outcome : Ability to find internal forces and deformations in beams, frames,
trusses, plates and shell structures.
Course Outline:

Energy Theorems
Influence lines for statically indeterminate systems.
Moment distribution method
Reciprocal theorems and model analysis
Generalized matrix methods of analysis of structures
Introduction to Analysis of plates and shells
Introduction to Plastic Analysis

Continuous assessment marks will be based on two computer
assignments, three quizes and one mid-term test.
should be obtained in order to be eligible to sit the final
examination.


1. Structural Analysis Russell C. Hibbeler, Macmillan Publishing Company, 1985. ISBN:
0-02-354460-0
2. Solution of Problems in Structures W. T. Marshall, Pitman & Sons Publications, 1958.
3. Structural Analysis Unified Classical & Matrix Approach, A. Ghali & A.M. Neville,
Chapman & Hall.

CE302 BASIC STRUCTURAL DESIGN
Subject Coordinator : Dr. (Mrs.) P. Hettiarachchi
Lecturers : Dr. (Mrs.) P. Hettiarachchi
Pre requisites : CE 201 - STRUCTURAL MECHANICS
CE 205 - BUILDING CONSTRUCTION AND MATERIALS
Course Objective : To impart the following skills : Acquire a knowledge of the
principles of structural design using different materials;
Ability to design a two-storeyed building
Learning Outcome : Familiarity with codes of practice relating to structural design
Course Outline
What is design
Load paths and types of elements
Properties of materials in relation to design
Types of loading
Introduction to codes of practice
Design aspects relating to tension elements
Design aspects relating to compression elements
Design aspects relating to bending elements
Design aspects relating to connections between elements
Design aspects relating to foundations

(Assignments)
Design of different structural elements of a 2-storeyed building
Design of structural elements of a steel roof truss
Method of Assessment : Final examination 60%
Continuous assessment 40%
(Continuous assessment marks will be for the assignments and
quizzes)
All exams are open book and at least 40% of the marks allocated for the continuous assessments
should be obtained in order to be eligible to sit the final examination.

1. Design of Structural Elements - Chanakya Arya
E & FN Spon 1994.
2. Structural Elements Design Manual - Trevor Draycott
Heinemann Newnes 1990.
3. Structural Timber Design - Abdi Kermani
Blackwell Science 1999
4. Loadbearing brickwork construction for Sri Lanka - M. Thishan R. Jayasinghe
STRAD Consultants Ltd. 1997
5. Graded Examples in RC Design - W. P. S. Dias
ACECOMS, AIT. 1998.
6. Reinforced Concrete Design - Mosley W. H. Bungey, J. H. and Hulse, R.
McMillan 1999.
7. Design of Structural Steelwork - W. M. C. Mckenzie
Macmillan Press Ltd. 1998.
8. Design of Structural Elements W.M.C. Mckenzie, Palgrave. 2004

CE303 HYDRAULIC ENGINEERING

Subject Coordinator : Prof. S. S. L. Hettiarachchi
Lecturers : Prof. S. S. L. Hettiarachchi
Prof. S.S. Wickramasuriya
Dr. N.P.D. Gamage
Dr. P.P. Gunaratne

Pre requisites : CE 202 - FLUID MECAHNICS II
Course Objectives : To impart an understanding of the principles, theories and concepts
of applied hydraulics relevant in civil engineering practice.
Learning Outcome : Competence in applied hydraulics and its applications in civil
engineering practice.
Course Outline
Boundary Layer Theory; Hydraulic Transients; Water Hammer, Surge Tanks; Steady and Non
Uniform Flow in Open Channels; Hydrology - Surface Water and Ground Water Hydrology
hydrological cycle, hydrological processes, water balance; precipitation forms and types,
measurement, analysis of rainfall data; Hydrological zones and river basins of Sri Lanka;
Runoff-hydrographs, infiltration - loss rates, rational method of flood estimation; stream flow
measurement, flow through aquifers. Coastal Hydraulics; Introduction to the Coastal
Environment and Processes; Linear Wave Theory and Its Applications; Nearshore Processes
Method of Assessment: Final examination 70% and Continuous assessments 30%.
The continuous assessment will be based on five laboratory practicals.

Text Books :
1. Open-Channel Hydraulic by Ven Te Chow, McGraw Hill Book Company Inc.
2. Ground Water Hydrology by David K. Todd, John Wiley & Sons Inc.
3. Engineering Hydrology by K. Subramanya, Tata McGraw Hill Publishing Company
Ltd.

1. Open Channel Flow by F.M. Henderson, The Macmillan Company
2. Flow Through Open Channels, by K.S. Ranga Raju, Tata McGraw Hill
3. Ground Water Hydrology by Herman Bouwer, McGraw-Hill
1. Engineering Hydrology by E.M. Wilson, Macmillan Company

CE304 GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERING
Hours per Week: Lectures 4.5 Lab/Tutorials 3/2
Subject Coordinator : Dr. S. A. S. Kulathilaka
Lecturers : Dr. S. A. S. Kulathilaka
Dr. U. G. A. Puswewala
Pre requisites : CE203 SOIL MECHANICS AND GEOLOGY
Course Objective : To impart an understanding about the shear strength of soils,
application of the Soil Mechanics Theories in the design of
retaining walls and analysis of slopes, and to introduce Rock
Mechanics.
Learning Outcome : Ability to apply shear strength concept in geotechnical problems,
design appropriate retaining walls for a given situation and assess
the stability of soil slopes; acquire basic understanding about rock
masses.
Course Outline
Site investigations; Shear strength of soils ; Mohr-Colomb failure criteria, Interpretation of lab
and field tests; Lateral earth pressures and earth retaining structures; Rankines earth pressure
theory, Design of gravity and embedded retaining structures; Basic slope engineering; Factor of
safety and probability of failure analysis of translational and rotational slides, Stabilization of
slopes; Rock mass; Rock as an engineering material; Properties and characteristics, Exploration
in rock; Stereographic projections

(Laboratory Assignments / Assignments)
Consolidation test
Shear strength testing
Earth fill design Design of an earth fill over a soft peaty clay
Design of an appropriate retaining wall for a given site condition
Stability analysis of slopes through a computer package

Method of Assessment: Final examination 70% Continuous assessments 30%
(Continuous assessment to consist of : Lab and design classes
20%; Mid-term examination 10%)

Text Book: Course Notes

1. Principles of Geotechnical Engineering BM Das PWS Kent
2. Earth Pressure and Earth Retaining Structures CRI Clayton, J Militisky and RI Woods
3. Geotechnical Engineering K. W. White, OG Ingles Pitman Publishers
CE305- CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT
Hours per Week: Lectures 2 Lab/Tutorials - None
Lecturers : Dr. A.A.D.A.J. Perera / Dr. Lesly Ekanayake
Course Objective : To provide knowledge and skills essential for construction
management.
Learning Outcome : Acquire the knowledge and skills essential for effective
construction management in civil engineering or building
construction site.
Course Outline
Estimating and tendering
Cost control
Selection of plant and equipment
Operational management of plant
Quality management in construction
Health and safety in construction
Regulations and specifications
Introduction to productivity and work-study
Site organisation and management

Method of Assessment: Exam - 100%

Text Book : Modern Construction Management, Harris F. and MacCaffer R.

Selected References : Not specified
CE306 DESIGN OF CONCRETE STRUCTURES
Credit Raring: 5.0 First Semester Level 4
Subject Coordinator : Dr. S. M. A. Nanayakkara
Lecturers : Dr. S. M. A. Nanayakkara
Dr. K. Baskaran
Pre requisites : CE 301 - ANALYSIS OF STRUCTURES
CE 302 - BASIC STRUCTURAL DESIGN
Course Objective : To impart an understanding the principles of design of reinforced
concrete, pre-stressed concrete and concrete water retaining
structures.
Learning Outcome : Acquire the knowledge required to design reinforced concrete
structures, water retaining structures and statically determinate pre-
stressed concrete elements.
Course Outline
Reinforced concrete: Analysis of framed structures for vertical and horizontal loads;
Redistribution of moments; Robustness, Design of staircases, Slender columns, Flat slabs,
Shallow foundations, Retaining walls, Pile caps.
Pre-stressed concrete: Basic principles and methods of pre-stressing; Materials for pre-
stressing; pre-stress loss; Design of flexural members for serviceability and ultimate limit states;
Water retaining structures: Introduction to BS 8007; Design and construction aspects of
reinforced concrete water retaining structures, Design examples.

Laboratory Assignments/ Assignments
Design of reinforced concrete building
Design of a water retaining structure
Design of a pre stressed concrete bridge
Testing of reinforced concrete beam

Continuous assessment to consist of mid term test and course works.
Text Books : Not Specified
1. Reinforced and Prestressed Concrete by Kong and Evans
2. Reinforced Concrete Design to BS8110 Allen
3. Graded Examples in Reinforced Concrete Design - WPS Dias
4. Pre-stressed Concrete by Hill Hurst
5. Reinforced Concrete - Mosley & Bungey
CE307 HYDRAULIC DESIGN
Hours per Week: Lectures 1.5 Lab/Tutorials- 3/2

Subject Coordinator : Prof. S. S. Wickramasuriya
Lecturers : Prof. S. S. Wickramasuriya
Prof. N. T. S. Wijesekara
Dr. N.P.D. Gamage

Pre requisites : CE 303 HYDRAULIC ENGINEERING

Course Objectives : To provide training in hydraulic engineering design.

Learning Outcome : Competence in hydraulic engineering design in civil engineering
practice.
Course Outline
Hydraulic design for engineering applications, types of hydraulic structures, design concepts for canals,
transitions and stilling basins, concepts of design life and design return period for economical design of
structures, environmental requirements.
Hydraulic design of spillways Reservoir routing , Area- Capacity curves , spillway capacity, design
flood level and dam safety
Design flood estimation Unit hydrographs in flood estimation, statistical methods, return period,
probability of exceedence, risk. Use of appropriate probability distributions in hydrology, probability
paper, frequency factor approach. Some historic flood events in Sri Lanka. Flood routing Muskingum
method
Reservoir capacity and yield mass flow curves
Hydro-power schemes tunnels, surge tanks. Micro-hydro design Role of micro-hydro in developing
countries, layout of a micro-hydro scheme. Developing a flow duration curve for a site, estimation of
firm power.

Method of Assessment : Final examination 50% and continuous assessment 50%
The continuous assessment will be based on two
assignments (a) Estimation of reservoir capacity and
yield and (b) Design of a gated regulator

Text Books : Hydraulics in Civil and Environmental Engineering
A. Chadwick and J. Morfett ( E & FN Spon).
Hydraulic Structures P. Novak, A.I.B. Moffat, C. Nalluri and R.
Narayanan ( Spon Press)
Engineering Hydrology K. Subramanya (Tata McGraw Hill)

Selected References : Micro Hydro Design Manual ITDG Publication
Design of Irrigation Headworks A.J.P. Ponrajah Irrigation
Department
Water Resources of Ceylon S. Arumugam Water Resources Board.

CE308 GEOTECHNICAL DESIGN
Subject Coordinator : Dr. H. S. Thilakasiri
Lecturers : Dr. H. S. Thilakasiri
Pre requisites : CE 304 GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERING

Learning Objective : To teach the design of shallow foundations and introduce concepts
of pile foundations.
Learning Outcome : Ability to design shallow foundations for a given structure and soil
conditions; understand the basics of pile foundation design.

Course Outline

Basic foundation engineering and design
Shallow foundations
Design concepts based on ultimate bearing capacity and allowable settlements
Introduction to pile foundations

(Assignments)

Design of shallow foundations for given site conditions
Elementary pile foundation design

Method of Assessment : Final examination 70% Continuous assessments 30%.
(Design classes 10%)
(Mid term examination 20%)



1. Principles of geotechnical engineering B. M. Das PWS Kent
2. Principles of foundation engineering B. M. Das PWS Kent
3. Foundation analysis and design M J Tomlinson
4. Foundation analysis and design Joseph E Bowles Mc Graw Hill

CE309 HIGHWAY DESIGN
Credit Rating : 2.5 Semester 1 Level 4
Hours Per Week: Lectures 2 Lab/Tutorials- 3/2
Subject Coordinator : Dr. M.A.W. Kumara
Lecturers : Dr. M.A.W. Kumara
Prof. J. M. S. J. Bandara

Pre requisites : CE 209 FUNDAMENTALS OF TRANSPORTATION
ENGINEERING
Course Objective : To impart a knowledge and practice of highway engineering
design and the use of design codes and guidelines.
Learning Outcome : The students will be able to design highway elements for a two
lane road segment.
Course Outline
Geometric Design:
Highway functional classification, principle of highway location, factors influencing highway
design, highway design standards for Sri Lanka, design of alignment, horizontal and vertical curves,
cross sections, super elevation, sight distance, pedestrian and bicycle facilities.
Capacity Design:
Highway capacity, design of two lane roads, service flow rate, volume/capacity ratio, level of
service
Design of Drainage:
Run off data and patterns, surface drainage, drainage structures, hydraulic design of drainage
structures, economy in construction of drainage structures
Pavement Design:
Types of pavements, structural components of flexible pavements, design methods, selection of
pavement type, AASHTO and Road Note 31 Guidelines
Highway Safety:
Safety guidelines, safety considerations in design, safety audits
Highway Aesthetics

Method of Assessment : Final exam 60% (2 hour closed book exam) Continuous assessments
40%.
The continuous assessment marks will be based on four laboratory assignments as follows:
Assignment
Marks Allocation Start Submission
Capacity design 10% Week 2-10 Week 11-12
Pavement design 15% Week 2-10 Week 13-14
Marshal test 10% Week 2-10 Week 3-11
Safety audit 5% Week 2-10 Week 3-11
At least 40% of the marks allocated for the continuous assessments and 80% attendance should be
obtained in order to be eligible to sit the final exam.

CE310 ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING DESIGN
Subject Coordinator : Dr. J.M.A Manathunga
Lecturers : Dr. J.M.A Manathunga
Dr. M.W Jayaweera
Pre requisites : CE 208FUNDAMENTALS OF ENVIRONMENTAL
ENGINEERING
Course Objective : To impart a knowledge of (a) Design principles of water supply
and wastewater collection systems, and (b) Introduction to water
and wastewater treatment design concepts.
Learning Outcome : Students will have a good knowledge of the design principles of
water supply and wastewater collection and will be able to design
small water supply and wastewater systems.
Course Outline:
Water and Wastewater Quality Physical, chemical and microbiological quality of water and
wastewater sampling and testing, quality criteria and standards (WHO, SLSI, CEA etc),
discharge standards and ambient standards.
Water Supply Engineering decisions in planning of water supply scheme, design principles for
water supply schemes Intake, Pumps, Transmission Mains, Service Reservoirs, Distribution
Systems.
Water Treatment Principles Introduction to conventional water treatment Aeration, Plain
Sedimentation, Coagulation & Flocculation, Filtration, Disinfection, Stabilization.
Wastewater Collection Sewerage systems, Layouts, Sewer Appurtenances & Design Concepts,
Sewer Hydraulics, Estimation of Wastewater and Storm water flows, Design of Sewerage.
Wastewater Treatment Plant Introduction to biological treatment and physico-chemical
treatment of wastewater, Design of Septic Tanks.

(Laboratory Assignments/ Assignments)
Sampling & Testing of Water Quality.
Assignment on Water Supply Scheme Design and Conceptual Design of Water Treatment Plant.
Assignment on Wastewater Collection and Conceptual Design of Wastewater Treatment Plant.

Method of Assessment : Final Examination 50% and Continuous Assessment 50%.

1. Water & Wastewater Technology, by Mark J. Hammer and Mark J. Hammer (Jr.), 4
th
edition or
latest.
2. Water Supply and Sewerage, by Terence Mc Ghee-6
th
edition or latest.
3. Water Supply Engineering Design, by M. Anis Al-Layala, Shamim Ahamad, and E. Joe
Middlesbrooks.
4. Principles of Water Quality Control, by T.H.Y. Tebbutt, 3
rd
edition or latest.
5. Water Quality and Treatment, by AWWA 4
th
edition, Technical editor Frederick W. Pontius.
6. Water Supply, by Alan C. Twort, Don D. Ratnayaka and Malcolm J. Brandt. 5
th
edition.
7. Wastewater Engineering Treatment and Reuse, Metcalf & Eddy, 4
th
Edition
CE391 SURVEY CAMP
Credit Rating: 2.5 June Term Level 3
Hours per Week: Lectures 1 Field Work/Plotting 70
Duration of Survey Camp: Approximately 10 working days
Subject Coordinator : Dr. U. G. A. Puswewala
Lecturers : Staff of Civil Engineering Department
Pre requisites : CE196 - CIVIL ENGINEERING SKILL DEVELOPMENT
CE204 - SURVEYING
Course Objective : To impart training in the use of survey instruments and methods
for land surveying and engineering purposes.
Learning Outcome : Competence in survey methods, use of different survey
instruments for civil engineering applications, preparation of
survey drawings and carrying out associated computations.
Course Outline

Residential camp for field work and drawing office work.

To include from the following:

Theodolite traversing and plotting survey plan
Levelling with normal level and plotting
Contouring and plotting contour plan
Use of electromagnetic distance measurement and Total Station
Introduction to the use of Global Positioning System
Setting out of a building
Introduction to field astronomy
Demonstration of related software

Method of Assessment: Continuous assessments 100%
Students will be assessed based on their field work and
competence in handling survey instruments, booking procedures,
plan work, computations and presentation of a given survey related
project.

Text Book : Course notes of CE204 Surveying; and additional notes given at
survey camp.

Selected References : Same as CE204
CE399 INDUSTRIAL TRAINING
Credit Rating: 6.0 Second Semester and June Term Level 3
Hours per Week: Lectures None Industrial Training 35 (Minimum)
Subject Coordinator : Dr. K. Baskaran
Lecturer : None
Pre requisites : Training Placements only for Level 3 and 4 students
Course Objective : The objective of Undergraduate Industrial Training is to gain
through practical experience a sound appreciation and understanding of the theoretical principles
learnt as an undergraduate at the University. Industrial Training is oriented towards developing
the skills, knowledge and attitudes needed to commence a career as an engineer.
Learning Outcome: Some of the many expected advantages to be gained by an undergraduate in
going through a programme of Industrial Training are:
1. Introduction to the ways of industry and developing talent and attitude so that he/she can
enjoy fully, a career in engineering while recognizing his/her responsibilities as a
professional engineer in the future.
2. Understanding real life situations in the industrial organizations and their related
environments and accelerating the learning process of how his/her knowledge could be
used in a realistic way.
3. Practising to execute more informed judgment and learn associated responsibilities.
4. Experiencing that financial and economic limitations play a more important role in all
engineering activities.
5. Understanding the formal and informal relationships in an industrial organization so as to
promote favourable human relations and team work.
6. Appreciating that engineering is an expanding field and that learning has no limitations.
7. Understanding that the problems encountered in the industry rarely have unique solutions
and gaining experience to select the optimal solution from the many alternatives
available.
8. Experiencing the industry safety practices, requirements and appropriateness.
9. Developing a sense of responsibility towards society in general.
Tentative Course Outline
Sector: Consulting / Client Organizations; Study of Contract / Tender Documents; Preparation of
Technical Documentation; Tender Procedures and Evaluation; Study of Work Site Procedures;
Surveying, Levelling and Setting out; Study of Construction Materials; Study of Construction
Equipment; Study of Building Services and Finishes; Construction of Structures; Assist in
Construction Supervision; Sector: Contracting Organizations; Study of Work Site Procedures;
Surveying, Levelling and Setting out; Study of Construction Materials; Study of Construction
Equipments; Study of Building Services and Finishes; Assist in Interim Valuations; Assist in Sub
Contractors Payments; Assist in Claims for Variations; Construction of Structures; Assist in
Construction Supervision

Method of Assessment : The assessment will be based on the following
Report on Industrial Training; Daily Diary; Attendance and
conduct during the period of training and the observation of the
supervisors. Oral examination

Text Book : To be informed during training

Selected References : To be informed during training
MN304 BUSINESS ECONOMICS AND FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING
Credit Rating: 3 First Semester Level 3
Subject Coordinator : Mr.Dinesh Samarasinghe
Lecturers : Mr. D.L.P.M Rathnasinghe

Course Objective : To provide the students with knowledge and understanding of basic
micro
and macro economic principles and tools of economic analysis.
To provide conceptual and regulatory framework of financial & cost
accounting so as to use them in decision making in an operational
context.

Learning Outcome : Understanding the basic micro and macro economic concepts.
Appreciation of the links between economy and technology.
Understanding of basic concepts in financial, cost and management
accounting, acquiring basic knowledge on application of these
accounting concepts to modern business and basic knowledge on
interpretation of main accounting statements

Course Outline:

Business Economics -
Economics and the economy; Elementary theory of Economics; Tools of economic analysis;
Demand, supply and the market; Theory of the firm; Different types of firms; Motivation of
firms; Theory of supply; Costs and production; Introduction to macroeconomics and national
income accounting.

Financial and cost Accounting -
Basic accounting concepts; Trial balance; Profit & loss account, balance sheet; Cash flow
statements; Interpretation of accounts; Cost concepts and terminology; Analysis and
interpretation of cost; Allocation of overheads; Marginal costing, CPV analysis; Standard
costing; Stock control.
MN305 INDUSTRIAL MANAGEMENT AND MARKETING
Credit Rating: 3 First Semester Level 3
Subject Coordinator : Mr. Dinesh Samarasinghe
Lecturers : Dr. Chandana Perera
Mr. Dinesh Samarasinghe
Dr. Vathsala Wickramasinghe
Dr. P. Ramachandran

Course Objective : To provide the students with an adequate knowledge of the
theoretical and empirical framework of organizational management required to perform
efficiently as engineer/manager in the modern organization.
To provide fundamentals of technology management in order to help
them appreciate the link between technology and economy.
To provide fundamentals of human resource management and to
expose them to the specific sections of the legal system those relevant to practicing engineers.
To provide the students with knowledge of basic marketing concepts
& applications

Learning Outcome : Appreciation of the basic concepts and theories of organizational
management. Knowledge on application of these theories for modern organizations.
Understanding the fundamentals of technology management.
Understanding the fundamentals of human resource management and legal issues related to
modern industrial relations.
Knowledge of basic marketing concepts / theories and their
applications.

Course Outline:

Organization management -
Introduction to management & systems theory; Organizational theory; stakeholder
analysis, organizational vision, mission & objectives. Types of organizations; organizational
strategy, structures of modern organization and the concept of learning organization; Different
roles of manager; manager & leader. Organizational culture & control; concepts of authority,
power, responsibility & their applications and management of conflict. Management of change;
importance of change management and conflict management. Modern management techniques;
management styles: Japanese vs. Western Systems.
Technology management -
Technology and economic development; Key concepts of technology management and its
relation to business management; Technology and competitive advantage; Evaluating
technology;
Human Resource Management and Industrial Relations -
Introduction to human resource management, Employee selection, performance
evaluation, rewards, Human resource development, Compensation and grievance handling,
Labour - Management Relations in Sri Lanka and Business Ethics
Marketing -
Marketing: overview; Marketing environment, marketing research and product life
cycles; Buyer behavior: consumer and organizational; 4Ps of marketing including promotion and
communication issues;
CE401 COMPREHENSIVE DESIGN PROJECTS (CDPs)
Credit Rating: 5.0 First and Second Semester & Term Level
4
Hours Per Week: Lectures 4.0 Design Office Work- 6
Subject Coordinator : Prof. M.T.R. Jayasinghe
Dr. (Mrs) C. Jayasinghe
Lecturers : One nominee each from the Divisions of the Department.
Pre requisites : Course units at Level 3 as stipulated by the group supervisor
Learning Outcome : At the end of the CDP the students will acquire knowledge and
develops necessary skills to undertake design projects work in a
team and complete the design phase to the satisfaction of all the
stake holders involved.
Course Outline
Identification of objectives, requirements and nature of the project; Formulation of design
alternative and analysis of feasibility of these alternatives considering environmental, social,
economic and financial aspects; Planning of design phase and preparation of work breakdown
structure (WBS); Project organization and team building; Geotechnical site investigation;
Preliminary design, Detail design including, verification and validation of the design output (see
Note 2); Management of stakeholders; Preparation of tender documents; Other work associated
with procurement / implementation of the project and complete of detailed drawings.
The students will be working in groups (10groups of approx. 10 students) and each group will be
handling all the activities given above and one or more of the design elements given under Note
2. As the total project is the combination of all these activities and design elements, each group
will be responsible for their own work, sharing information with other groups, consulting experts
in the industry, and submitting project deliverables as a complete set of documents at the end of
the project. In addition the University staff and invited guest lecturers will guide and provide
information relating to the project as and when necessary. Lectures will be limited to area where
it is required to give specialized input and will only be done at the request of the Group
Supervisors.

Method of Assessment : Individual contribution submitted as a report 30%
Intermediate presentation 15%
Interim report (group) 20%
Final presentation 15%
Final report (group) 20%
Text Book : None
CE402 ENGINEERING ECONOMICS
Credit Rating: 2.0 Second Semester 2007
Hours per Week: Lectures 2 (Friday 8.00 10.00) Lab/Tutorials None
Subject Coordinator : Dr. L. L. Ekanayake
Lecturers : Dr. L. L. Ekanayake
Pre requisites : Non
Course Objective : To give the essentials for decision making at the operations level,
based on comparisons of the worths (values) of alternative courses
of action with respect to their costs, benefits and limited resources,
and to select the best course of action.
Learning Outcome : The student will be able to select the best course of action for an
engineering problem, by comparing a range of alternative actions
based on their costs, benefits and returns.
Course Outline
Fundamentals : Time value of money, equivalence, cash flow diagrams.

Discounted Cash Flow: Time value equivalence, single payment and annuity factors, numerical
examples, cash flows and compounding.

Comparison Methods : Assumptions, net present value, annual worth, equivalent annual cost
with/without salvage value, equivalent annual worth of fixed asset lives and perpetual lives,
internal rate of return (IRR), minimum acceptable rate of return, IRR irregularities, numerical
examples.

Analysis of Alternatives: Classification, mutually exclusive alternatives, incremental analysis,
preferred method for decision-making.

Project Feasibility Analysis: Financial feasibility, market price analysis, cost of capital and
weighted average, economic feasibility, shadow pricing, benefit cost (B/C) analysis,
irregularities of B/C analysis, and preferred method for decision making

Sensitivity and Risk Management: What if sensitivity graph and interpretation of the analysis,
risk identification, risk analysis, risk response.

Method of Assessment : 30% for Continuous Assessment; 70% for End of Semester
Examination

Continuous Assessment : Two quizzes of approximately 1.5 hour duration at the end of 4
th

and 8
th
Week.

Selected References : Engineering Economics
James L Riggs, David D. Bedworth, Sabah U. Randhawa
McGraw Hill International Edition, 1998, Fourth Edition

CE404 MANAGEMENT SKILL DEVELOPMENT
Credit Rating: 2.0 Second Semester 2003/2004
Hours per Week: Lectures 2 (Monday 10.30 12.30) Lab/Tutorials- None
Subject Coordinator : Dr. Vathsala Wickramasinghe
Lecturers : Dr. Vathsala Wickramasinghe
Pre requisites : CE 305 CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT
Course Objective : To provide the students with essential personal, interpersonal and
group skills necessary to manage the human resource that they will
be dealing with as engineers through a balanced integration of
theory and practice, understanding and application.
Learning Outcome : The students will understand how to develop the skills necessary to
manage the human resource that they will be interacting and
dealing with as young engineers.
Course Outline
Personal skills
Developing Self Awareness values, cognitive style, attitude towards change, interpersonal
orientation.
Managing Stress major elements of stress, managing stress, eliminating stress, temporary stress
reduction techniques
Interpersonal skills
Supportive Communication - definition, principles of supportive communication, principles of
supportive listening
Managing Conflict - interpersonal conflict management, conflict response alternatives,
collaborative approach for conflict resolution
Motivating Employees - performance, diagnosing work performance problems, enhancing
ability, creating a motivating environment
Group skills
Leadership - characteristics, styles of leadership, contingency approach and its variables.
Delegation - advantages of delegation, when and whom to delegate, how to delegate effectively.
Teamwork - developing teams and teamwork, advantages of teams, stages of team development.

Method of Assessment : 30% - Continuous Assessment; 70% for End of Semester
Examination

Book : Two quizzes of approximately 1.5 hours duration at the end of the
5
th
and 9
th
Week.

Selected References : Developing Management Skills
David A Whetten and Kim S Cameroon
Addison Wesley Longman, Inc., 1998. Fourth Edition
CE420 RESEARCH PROJECT
Credit Rating: 4.0 First and Second Semester and Term
Hours per Week: Lectures None Lab/Tutorials 3
(Supplemented by additional work outside time-table hours)
Subject Coordinator : Dr. (Mrs). M.T.P. Hettiarachchi
Lecturers (Supervisors) : Staff of the Department of Civil Engineering and other designated
persons as relevant
Course Objective : To learn to solve a problem in the field of Civil Engineering using
scientific methodology leading to specific conclusions

Learning Outcome : Students are trained to look at problems from different angles and
to come up with solutions/explanations in a scientific and logical
manner.
Course Outline
The students will carry out the research project individually or in groups as decided by the Head
of Department. Each project will be supervised by one or more members of academic staff or
other designated persons who will guide the students in selecting the project and in carrying it
out. The project work will consist of literature surveys, experimental work and/or data collection
in the laboratories, in the field and at various agencies as well as analytical and theoretical work
as relevant. The data/information gathered in the study will be analysed leading to conclusions
and suggestions. The work carried out will be presented in the form of a seminar and a final
project report according to a format indicated by the relevant supervisor(s). Even when the
project is carried out by a group, the responsibility for the project will lie with individual
students and as such, each student will be assessed individually. There will also be an oral
assessment in the form of a viva-voice examination after the submission of the project report.

Method of Assessment : Project book/file (continuous assessment) - 15%
Seminar Presentation - 20%
Viva voice examination - 25%
Final Report - 40%

Text Book : As relevant to each project

Selected References : As relevant to each project

CE421 ENVIRONMENTAL HYDRAULICS AND MODELLING
Subject Coordinator : Dr. N. P. D. Gamage
Lecturers : Prof. N. T. S. Wijesekera
Dr. N. P. D. Gamage
Dr. S. P. Samarawickrama
Pre requisites : CE 303 - HYDRAULIC ENGINEERING
Course Objectives : To train students in the fundamental concepts of modelling in
environmental hydraulics.
Learning Outcome: Basic skills and competence in the application of mathematical models in
Hydraulic Engineering.
Course Outline
Introduction to Physical and Mathematical models, Use of models as a scientific tool, Modelling
procedure, Types of models, Selection of model complexity and structure, Verification,
Sensitivity analysis, Parameter estimation, Validation, State of the art in application of models.
Conceptual Models in Water Resources Engineering/, Type of Conceptual Models, Applications
of Conceptual Models.
Systems Approach in Water Resources Engineering, Object oriented modelling, Introduction to
input-output modelling techniques, Application of input-output models in Hydraulic Engineering
problems, Hydrological Problems.
Pipe Network Analysis, Culvert Design, Pumping Test Analysis, Groundwater Models, Rainfall
Runoff Analysis, River Flow Analysis.
Physical Processes, Chemical Processes, Photosynthesis, Growth Equations, Decomposition,
Settling, Application of Ecological Models in Lake Management.
Coastal Engineering Models and Sediment Transport Models.
Engineering Applications of Models via Case Studies.

Method of Assessment : Final examination 70% and Continuous assessment 30%.
The Continuous assessment will be based on Computational
Modeling exercise.

Text Books : To be given during the course

Selected References : To be given during the course
CE422 REMOTE SENSING AND GIS

Pre requisites : CE 204 - SURVEYING
Course Objective : To teach the applications of remote sensing and GIS techniques in
civil engineering work.
Learning Outcome : Ability to interpret aerial photographs and estimate heights,
interpret remote sensing data visually and digitally, and to use a
Geographic Information System (GIS).
Course Outline

Aerial photogrammetry and applications
Introduction to aerial photogrammetry, flight planning, geometry of photographs and
distortions, stereo-photogrammetry and heighting; Analogue and analytical methods of
plotting from aerial photographs; Air photo interpretation.

Introduction to remote sensing
Spectral reflectance curves of earth objects. Electromagnetic energy transfer through
atmosphere and digital data acquisition; earth observation satellite systems and energy
bands; analysis of digital data; effective combination of energy bands for different purposes;
production of colour composites; interpretation of satellite images.

GIS techniques
Introduction to GIS, different forms of data such as vector, raster and attribute data,
development and use of a GIS.

(Assignments)

Air photo interpretation
Stereoscopic viewing and heighting
Analysis and interpretation of satellite images
Demonstration of a GIS
Visit to air survey unit of the Survey Department

Method of Assessment : Final Examination 70%; Continuous assessments 30%
Design classes 10% mid term exam 20%

CE423 BUILDING ENGINEERING

Subject Coordinator : Prof. M. T. R. Jayasinghe

Lecturers : Prof. M. T. R. Jayasinghe


Course Objective : To train students on the design of building services, detailing etc.
in order that they function more effectively as structural design
engineers.

Learning Outcome : An appreciation of building services, and formwork and the way
they impinge on structural design.

Course Outline

Design of water supply, above ground and below ground waste disposal systems; vertical and
horizontal circulation; fire fighting; electricity supply; air conditioning; integration of services
for low, medium and high-rise buildings.

Design of formwork, falsework and cladding systems

Preparation of general arrangement and detail drawings using AUTOCAD

(Practicals)
Design coursework on installation of building services
Design coursework on preparation of standard drawings using AUTOCAD
Design coursework on building services for high-rise buildings

Method of Assessment : Final examination 60% and Continuous assessment 40% .
Each assignment in given marks. No Viva.
Each student will get a different building.

Text Book:
Building Services Hall, Vol. I IVA

1. An introduction to building services / HOWARD, Christopher A. /696/697 H6
2. An introduction to building services / HOWARD, Christopher A. /696H6
3. Noise control in building services / Fry, Alan, ed./ 699.84 N6
4. Building services and equipment / Hall, 696/697 H3 Vol. I, II, III
5. Building services materials handbook: heating, sanitation and fire protection / 696 /
697 (o2) B8
6. Building services engineering / Chadderton, David V. / 696/697 C5

CE424 COMPUTER ANALYSIS OF STRUCTURES
Subject Coordinator : Dr. K.K. Ranasinghe
Lecturers : Dr. K.K. Ranasinghe (Theory & Practicals)
Prof. M.T.R. Jayasinghe (Practicals & Courseworks)
Course Objective : To study the theories associated with the development of structural
analysis software and to gain exposure to available software.

Learning Outcome : Competence in computer aided analysis of buildings and bridges.

Course Outline
Matrix methods of structural analysis - Stiffness Matrix Method formation of member stiffness
matrices, co-ordinate transformation, load transformation and formation of global stiffness
matrix, applications in statically determinate and indeterminate skeletal structures.

Finite Element Analysis History of development, finite element formulations of common
element types.

Analysis of rigid framed buildings Idealization of 2-D and 3-D rigid framed buildings for
approximate analysis, shear wall structures, reduction techniques.

Method of Assessment: Final examination - 50% (closed book exam)
Continuous Assessments - 50%

Continuous assessment: Marks will be based on three assignments. Details to be announced
later. At least 40% of the marks allocated for continuous
assessment and 80% attendance is required in order to be eligible
to sit the final examination.

References:

1. Structural Analysis Russell C. Hibbeler, Macmillan Publishing Company, 1985. ISBN: 0-
02-354460-0
2. Solution of Problems in Structures W.T. Marshall, Pitman & Sons Publications, 1958

Further Reading
1. The Finite Element Method O.C. Zienkiewicz, McGraw Hill Publications, 1985, ISBN: 0-
07-084072-5
2. Structural Modeling and Analysis Clive L. Dym, Cambridge University Press Publications,
1997, ISBN: 0-521-49536-9
CE425 CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION & LAW
Lecturers : Dr. A.A.D.A.J. Perera
Dr. Lesly Ekanayake
Pre requisites : CE 205 - BUILDING CONSTRUCTION AND MATERIALS
CE 206 - PROJECT PLANNING
CE 207 - ENGINEERING COST ESTIMATING
Course Objective : To provide the necessary knowledge and skills for administration
of construction contracts. It is expected that, at the end of the
course, the student will be able to manage aspects of contracts as
the contractors resident engineer or as the consultants engineers
representative.
Learning Outcome : Acquire skills to manage a site as a civil engineer (as the
representative of either the contractor or consultant).
Course Outline

Parties to the contract and their roles and responsibilities
Definition of Engineer and their roles and responsibilities
Administration of the contract:
Materials and workmanship, progress and delays, variations, measurement and payments,
subcontractors, claims and remedies
Site management:
Supervision, progress monitoring, meetings, documentation, procedural manuals and
communication
Contract law - construction contract types, parties involved formation, breach and termination.
Industrial law employer and employee, trade unions, labour participation, dispute settlement
procedure, remuneration and gratuity payments.
Note:
Only the introduction of the assignments will be done in the class. Students will visit
organizations, sites, library etc. to gather information for the assignments.
(Assignments)
Presentation of assignment 1
Presentation of assignment 2

Method of Assessment : Examination - 70% Continuous Assessment 30%
Text Book : ICTAD, Sri Lanka
Standard Bidding Document: Procurement of Works
Selected References : Not specified
CE426 CONSTRUCTION TECHNOLOGY
Subject Coordinator : Dr. (Mrs) C. Jayasinghe
Lecturers : Dr. Lesly Ekanayake
Dr. (Mrs) C. Jayasinghe
Prof. M.T.R. Jayasinghe
Pre requisites : CE 205 BUILDING CONSTRUCTION AND MATERIALS
Course Objective : Objective of the course unit is to provide the students with the
solid grounding they will need to practice successfully as a
construction engineer. Module will convey knowledge of current
technology used in civil engineering construction, including
modern construction equipment and methods, and a range of skills
including the ability to organize, teamwork, problem solving,
communication skills and independent learning.
Learning Outcome : Students will have knowledge of current technology used in civil
engineering construction, including modern construction
equipment and methods, and a range of skills including the ability
to organize, teamwork, problem solving, communication skills and
independent learning.
Course Outline
Classification of construction equipment Setting out
Dewatering and methods of groundwater control Excavating equipment and methods
Pipe-laying and drainage work Drilling equipment and rock blasting
Lifting equipment and methods Pile driving
Aggregate production Temporary works
Mixing, Transporting and placing concrete Road paving equipment and methods
Bridge construction methods High-rise building construction
methods

(Assignments)
Site visits to mixed concrete yard and pre-casting yard
Site visits to Multi-storey building/ bridge site
Assignments based on field trips and literature survey
Assignments and presentations

Method of Assessment : Examination - 60% Continuous Assessment - 40%
Attendance : 5% of continuous assessment marks are given for the attendance(those who have
80% attendance or more)

1. Chudley, R, (1987), Construction Technology, Longman Scientific & Technical, UK.
2. Neville A M & Brooks, J.J.,(1987), Construction Technology, Longman Scientific &
Technical, England
3. Basic Concrete Construction Practices, (1980), Portland Cement Association, John
Wiley & Sons, Inc, USA.
4. Russell, J.E., Construction Equipment, Reston Publishing Company, Inc. A Prentice
All Company, Virginia.
5. Harris, F, Modern Construction Equipment and Methods, Longman, John Willey &
Sons Inc., New York. N.Y.
CE427 TRAFFIC ENGINEERING AND DESIGN
Subject Coordinator : Prof. J. M. S. J. Bandara
Lecturers : Prof. J. M. S. J. Bandara
Lecturers Assisting :
Pre requisites : CE 209 - Fundamentals of Transportation Engineering
Course Objective : To impart knowledge of the theory of traffic engineering and
design practice.
Learning Outcome : The student will be able to carry out selected traffic engineering
designs.
Course Outline
Unsignalized Intersection:
Types of control and selection criterion, sign control, interchanges, roundabouts and traffic circles
Traffic Surveys:
Speed, flow and density measurements, data handling, analysis and interpretation
Traffic Signals:
Signal technology, warrants for traffic signals, phasing arrangements, signal timing, pedestrian
signals
Safety Studies:
Accident data collection and analysis, accident investigations, conflict studies, treatment methods,
traffic impact assessments (TIA)
Delay Studies:
Shock-wave theory, incident analysis
Intelligent Transport Systems (ITS):
Signal coordination, area traffic control, real time traffic data, traffic surveillance, user information
Method of Assessment : Final examination 60% ( 2- hour closed book exam) and Continuous
assessments 40%
The continuous assessment marks will be based on four lab assignments as follows:
Assignment Marks Allocation Start Submission
Traffic surveys 10% Week 2-3 Week 10-11
TIA 10% Week 2-3 Week 6-7
Signal design 15% Week 6-7 Week 12-13
Conflict study 5% Week 4-5 Week 8-9
At least 40% of the marks allocated for the continuous assessments should be obtained in order to be
eligible to sit the final examination.

Text Books : None

1. Traffic Engineering, Srimulu, C. T. and Nagumani
2. An Introduction to Transportation Engineering, Allan William
3. Transportation and Traffic Engineering Handbook, Institute of Transportation Engineering
CE428 ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
Subject Coordinator : Dr. M. W. Jayaweera
Dr. M. W. Jayaweera
Pre requisites : CE 208 - FUNDAMENTALS OF ENVIRONMENTAL
ENGINEERING
Course Objective : To give the student an introduction to environmental issues related
to development and their management
Learning Outcome : Student will know the currently available tools for environmental
management in Sri Lanka and internationally, and be able to do a
simple walk through environmental audit of an organization.
Course Outline
Environmental legislation: Introduction to legislations and trade policies Environmental
protection licence for industries, EIA regulations, environmental quality standards
Environmental impact assessment: Environmental impacts of projects, the EIA process in Sri
Lanka, steps in EIA, methodologies for EIA
Ecological modelling: Principles of ecological modelling, modelling methodologies and
techniques
Environmental auditing, Waste minimization and ISO 14000:
Waste assessment, pollution prevention goals, measurement techniques and data
requirements, baseline development, data collection, analysis and progress assessment,
Introduction to ISO 14000-Standards for environmental management
Introduction to environmental risk assessment
Perspectives on risk, perception of risk, risk assessment, hazard identification and dose-
response assessment, human exposure and risk characterisation, comparative risk analysis
Regional and global environmental issues
Global warming, stratospheric ozone depletion, acid rain, depletion of natural resources, waste
burden, soil and ground water contamination

(Assignments)
Coursework on EIA (Scoping session and TOR preperation)
Assignment on Cleaner Production
Assignment on Environmental Risk Assessment

Method of Assessment: Final examination 60% and Continuous assessments 40%

Text Book : None

1. Introduction to Environmental Engineering and Science G. M. Masters, 1998.
2. National Environmental ACT 1980 and Amendments in 1988 and 200.
3. Risk Assessment Guidance for Superfund - Human Health Evaluation Manual, U. S.
Environmental Protection Agency, U. S. A., 1999.
4. Principles of Ecological Modelling. S. Jogensen, 550 pp, 1992.
5. Guidelines for Drinking Water Quality, Second Edition, Volume 2, World Health
Organization. 1995.
6. Environmental Science: Sustaining the earth, Third Edition, G. Tyler Miller. 465 pp. 1999.
CE429 BRIDGE ENGINEERING
Subject Coordinator : Dr. K. G. Baskaran
Lecturers : Dr. K. G. Baskaran

Course Objectives : To familiarize with analysis techniques of bridge structures; to
design bridges useful to Sri Lanka.
Learning Outcome : Ability to analyse and design bridges in masonry, steel and pre
stressed structural concrete.
Course Outline
Classification of bridges; Bridge loading; Investigation for bridges; Analysis and design of pre-
stressed concrete bridges; Analysis and design of steel bridges; composite bridges; Analysis of
arches; Design of masonry arch bridge; Suspension bridges; Introduction to cable stayed and box
girder bridges; Design of substructure and foundations; Maintenance of bridges; Construction
techniques of bridges

Method of Assessment: Final examination 60% and Continuous assessment 40%. Continuous
assessment marks will be based on two quizes and one project.

1. BS 5400: part 1: 1988: steel, concrete and composite bridges: part 1 general statement.
2. BS 5400: part 2: 1978: steel, concrete and composite bridges: part 2 specification for loads.
3. BS 5400: part 3: 1982: steel, concrete and composite bridges: code of practice for design of steel
bridges.
4. BS 5400: part 7: 1978: steel, concrete and composite bridges: part 7 specification for materials
and workmanship, concrete, reinforcement and prestressing tendons.
5. Bridges design for economy and durability: concepts for new, strengthened and replacement
bridges / Pritchard, Brian / 624.21/. 8 P7.
6. BS 5400: part 4: 1990: steel, concrete and composite bridges part 4 code of practice for design
of concrete bridges.
7. Bridges: aesthetics and design / Leonhordt, Fritz / 725.95:624.21 L4.
8. Bridges / Beckett, Derrick / 624.21 B4.
9. The theory of suspension bridges / Pugley, Sir Alfred / 624.5 P8.
10. Essentials of bridge engineering. / Victor, D. Johnson / 624.21 / .8 V5
11. Bridge engineering: design, rehabilitation, and maintenance of modern highway bridges / Tonias,
Demetrios E. /624.21 / .8 T6.
12. Bridge engineering / Waddell, J. A. L. / 624.21 W3.
13. The Manual of bridge engineering / 624.2 /. 8(035) M3.
14. Bridge loads: an international perspective / OConnor, Colin and Shaw, Peter A. / 624.21 O3.
CE430 ADVANCED STRUCTURAL ANALYSIS AND DESIGN
Subject Coordinator : Prof. S. R. De S. Chandrakeerthy
Lecturers : Prof. S. R. De S. Chandrakeerthy
Course Objectives : To demonstrate the link between advanced methods of analysis
and practical designs;
To provide opportunity for a professional design exercise

Learning Outcome : Ability to analyse and design complete complex structures.

Course Outline
Plastic analysis; Design of steel portal frames
Yield line analysis; design of irregular slabs in reinforced concrete
Theory of shells; design of Intze type water tanks
Beams on elastic foundations; design of flexible foundations and laterally loaded piles
Deep beams and shear walls; applications in tall buildings

(Assignments)

Design course-works: Choice of one of the following
Steel Portal frame
Intze type water tank
Masonry multi-storey building

Method of Assessment : Final Examination 60% and Continuous Assessment 40%

Text Books : Manning, G.P., Concrete Reservoirs and Towers
Manning, G.P., Concrete Towers, Bunkers, Soils and Other Elisete
Structures
Johensen, K.W.,Yield line Theory
Mills,G.M., K.W.,The Yield line Theory: A Programmed Text
Vazirani,V.N., Chandola, S.P., Civil Engineering Handbook, Vol.
II
Flugge,W., Structures in Shells
Billington,D.P.,Thin shell Concrete Structures
Gibson, J.E. , Thin Shells Computing and Theory

Selected References : Barton,J.A.,Reinforced Concrete Detailing
Reynolds, C.E.,S Steedman, J.C., Reinforced Concrete Designing
Handbook
Boughton, B., Reinforced Concrete Details Manual
Chudley,R., Construction Technology
CE431 IRRIGATION ENGINEERING
Hours per Week: Lectures 3 Lab/Tutorials None
Subject Coordinator : Prof. N. T. S. Wijesekera
Lecturers : Prof. N. T. S. Wijesekera

Course Objectives : To provide training in Irrigation Engineering and its practice in Sri
Lanka
Learning Outcome : Competence in Irrigation Engineering and its applications in
practice.
Course Outline
Irrigation Principles
Soil-plant-water relationships, Infiltration- introduction to measurements
Evaluation of Irrigation Requirements
Crop evapo-transpiration, Crop growth stages, Effective rainfall, Efficiency concepts in
water use, field irrigation requirements
Irrigation Practices
Common irrigation practices, Hydraulic relationships in surface flow, wetting patterns
Planning and Design of Irrigation Systems
Availability of land and water resources, Design of irrigation structures
Irrigation System Management
Reservoir operation and management options, Design floods and flood protection studies,
Watershed management, Soil conservation and role of forests
Irrigation in Sri Lanka
Types of irrigation systems, Design and rehabilitation of irrigation systems
Irrigation Water Management
Distribution of irrigation water, Preparation of schedules, water management design
guidelines
Feasibility Analysis
Financial, Economic and Environmental Feasibility of Irrigation Projects

Method of Assessment : Final examination 70% Continuous assessment 30%.
The Continuous assessments will be based on a Design Course
work.



CE432 COASTAL AND PORT ENGINEERING
Hours per Week: Lectures 3 Lab/Tutorials None
Subject Coordinator : Prof. S. S. L. Hettiarachchi
Lecturers : Prof. S. S. L. Hettiarachchi
Dr. S. P. Samarawickrama
Course Objectives : To provide academic training in Coastal and Port Engineering and
Coastal Zone Management.
Learning Outcome : Competence in Coastal and Port Engineering and its applications
in practice.
Course Outline
Coastal Zone Management in Sri Lanka
Development of CZM, Management of environmental problems, Environmental impact
assessment for development projects, Impacts of sea level rise.
Coastal Environment
Introduction to coastal environment, Tides, Wave generation by wind, Random waves,
Probabilistic description of ocean waves, Wave propagation and forecasting, Wave
measurements
Coastal Hydraulics
Deterministic wave theories, Small amplitude wave theory and its applications, Nearshore
processes
Estuary Hydraulics
Introduction to estuary environment, Propagation of long waves in estuaries, Salt-water
intrusion, Estuary pollution, Movement of sediment in estuaries
Coastal Processes and Coastal Protection
Sediment Transport, Beaches, Coastal Erosion, Coast Protection Systems, Case Histories
Port and Harbour Engineering
Issues relating to the planning and design of Fishery and Commercial Harbours
Coastal and Harbour Structures
Classification, Wave-structure interaction, Rubble mound breakwaters, Wave action on
cylindrical piles.

The Continuous assessment will be based on a Design Course
work.

Text Books : Port Engineering by Per Bruun
Coastal Hydraulic by Muir Wood and Fleming

Selected References : Shore Protection Manual
CE433 PROJECT MANAGEMENT
Subject Coordinator : Prof. A.K.W. Jayawardana
Lecturers : Dr. N.D. Gunawardena
Prof. A.K.W. Jayawardana
Pre requisites : CE 305 - CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT

Course Objective : 1. To make the students aware of various project management
models.
2. To provide necessary exposure in the application of project
management knowledge areas.
1. To develop skills in using project management
Learning Outcome : At the end of the To acquire essential skills and knowledge for
project management knowledge areas, skills, tools, and techniques
to project activities in order to meet or exceed stakeholder needs
and expectations from a project.
Course Outline
Definition of project management and project initiation
Organising projects
Project Cost Management
Project planning
Building and leading the team
Project monitoring and control
Building and leading the Team
Managing quality
Project risk management
Procurement management
Communication Management
Project review and closure
CE435 TRANSPORT ENGINEERING AND PLANNING
Subject Coordinator : Prof. J. M. S. J. Bandara
Lecturers : Prof. Amal S. Kumarage
Pre requisites : CE 209 - FUNDAMENTALS OF TRANSPORTATION
ENGINEERING
Course Objective : To provide knowledge of the fundamental practices in transport
engineering and planning applications.
Course Outline:
Chapter 1: Planning and the Transport Function
Land use and transport issues in transport provision including energy, pollution, safety,
sustainability, vehicle ownership. Social issues-poor, investment etc.
Chapter 2: Transport & Traffic Surveys
Types of surveys; equipment, sampling methods; Speed Surveys: Spot Speeds,
Registration Number Plate method; Flow Surveys: MCC, ATC, Traffic Analyzers, Autoscope,
Moving Car Observer Method; OD Surveys: Roadside Interviews; Household Surveys: Public
Transport Surveys: Boarding-alighting surveys, load surveys.
Chapter 3: Traffic Assignment
Review of flow models: Network characteristics, nodes, links, paths, GIS; Inter Zonal
flows and linkflows; Route choice behaviour; Minimum path algorithms; All-or nothing traffic
assignment; Capacity restrained assignment; Public Transit Assignment; TransPlan Computer
Programme.
Chapter 4: Traffic Management and Control
Traffic signs and markings, Traffic Calming, Parking, One way & reversible lanes, bus
lanes.
Chapter 5: Public Transport Scheduling
Demand Patterns; Scheduling through optimisation, Fleet calculation, time tabling, route
planning.
Chapter 6: Transport Project Evaluation
Transport Supply Costs, Infrastructure Costs, Rolling Stock Costs, Maintenance &
operational costs, life cycle costs; Transport benefits; vehicle operating costs, travel time
savings, accident reductions, regional development; Methods of Evaluation; Benefit-Cost
analysis; Multi criterion ranking.
Chapter 7: Non-motorised and Rural Transport Systems
Modes and functions, pedestrian capacity, safety, infrastructure for non-motorised and
rural transport subsidies for rural transport.

Method of Examination: Final Examination 60%
Continuous Assessment 40%
Classroom Discussion on chapter 1 - 5%
Field Work Assignment on Chapter 2 10%
TransPlan Traffic Assignment on Chapter 3 10%
Traffic Management Field Work & Report on Chapter 4 5%
In class quiz on Public Transport Scheduling on Chapter 5 5%
Take home assignment on Chapter 6 5%
(Assignments)
1. Design, Execution of Field Survey of (a) Spot Speed and/or Space Mean Speed; (b)
Parking Survey (c) Manual Classified Count: (d) Bus Count or Bus Passenger OD Survey
or Bus Boarding and Alighting Survey (2 days)
2. Analysis of above data and presentation (1 day)
3. Traffic Demand Estimation and Assignment Using TransPlan Computer Package (2 days)
4. Field Survey and Proposal for Traffic Management Plan for small town or local areas (2
days)

CE436 HIGHWAY CONSTRUCTION AND MAINTENANCE
Subject Coordinator : Dr. M. A. W. Kumara
Lecturers : Dr. M. A. W. Kumara
Pre requisites : CE 209-FUNDAMENTALS OF TRANSPORTATION
ENGINEERING
Course Objective : To provide a sound knowledge of the material and techniques in
highway construction, rehabilitation and maintenance
Learning Outcome : The students will be able exercise independent judgement on the
quality of materials and workmanship in highway construction and
maintenance.
Course Outline
Construction material: Properties of soils, aggregate and bitumen used in highway construction,
Standard specifications and test methods for road construction materials, quality control and
acceptance criteria.
Construction methods: Preparation of sub-grade, embankments, earthwork in cutting and filling,
grade and level control, compaction, sub-base, use of natural materials, soil stabilization, bases,
aggregate and bitumen bound base types, surfacing, asphalt concrete, surface dressing, rigid
pavement construction, test for quality assurance of construction, low cost construction methods,
use of appropriate technology and locally available marginal materials, construction of drainage
structure, site management, safety at road works, cost control and cost record.
Highway Maintenance: Periodic and routing maintenance of roads, failure identification and
remedial measures, rehabilitation methods, asphalt concrete overlays. Single and multiple
surface dressing for periodic maintenance, sand seals, cape seals and slurry seals, pot hole repair
and sealing cracks, maintenance of structures.
Road Asset Management: Introduction to pavement management systems.
Construction Equipment: Types of compactors, graders, dozer/tractors, loaders, pavers,
aggregate production plant and equipment, standards for inspection of construction plant.

The continuous assessment marks will be based on three lab assignments and one field
assignment as follows.
Assignment Marks Allocation Start Submission
Penetration Test/ Ductility Test 7% Week 3-12 Week 5-14
Highway Construction Methods (Term
Paper)
7% Week 3-12 Week 5-14
AIV test for Aggregates 7% Week 3-12 Week 5-14
Failure Investigation of Pavement 9% Week 3-12 Week 5-14
At least 40% of the marks allocated for the continuous assessment should be obtained in order to
be eligible to sit the final exam.
1. Basic Asphalt Emulsion Manual Asphalt Emulsion Manufacture Association.
2. ASTM Vol. 4.03 Road and Pavement Materials Pavement Management Technologies.
3. Mix Design of Hot Mix asphalt concrete M. S 2 Series The Asphalt Institute.
4. Soil Mechanics for Road Engineers TRRL.
5. Construction Planning, Equipment and Methods R. L. Peuritoy Magraw Hills.
6. Traffic and Highway Engineering, Nicholas J. Garber and Lester A. Hoel.

CE437 ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION CONTROL
Subject Coordinator : Dr. M. W. Jayaweera
Lecturers : Dr. M. W. Jayaweera
Dr. J. M. A Manathunga
Pre requisites : CE 208- FUNDAMENTALS OF ENVIRONMENTAL
ENGINEERING
Course Objective : To give an introduction on pollution control methods in each
Environmental sector
Learning Outcome : The students will be able to apply some pollution control methods
in different practical cases.
Course Outline
Water pollution control
Sources, indicators, regulations, impacts, control technologies and treatment process
Air pollution control
Sources, indicators, regulations, impacts on health, monitoring and treatment process
Noise control
Sources, indicators, regulations, impacts on health, measurements, techniques of control
Solid and hazardous waste management
Solid waste: Refuse composition, storage, collection and transport, processing techniques
such as: incineration, composting and land-fills.
Hazardous waste: Classification, regulations, impacts, treatment techniques and its ultimate
disposal.

(Laboratory Assignments/Assignments)

DOSAG computer practical
Tests on a water body (either surface water or ground water). Tests to include potential chemical,
physical and microbiological parameters
Assignment on studies of pollution in Sri Lanka with data collection
Measurement of noise levels at a selected source and proposals for compliance with the
standards of Sri Lanka
Assignment on solid waste management

Method of Assessment : Final examination 70% and Continuous assessment 30%

Text Books : None

1. Noise control, Principles and Practice, Bruel and Kjaer 156 pp.
2. Introduction to Environmental Studies, Turk Jonathan, 392 pp.
3. Storage of Hazardous Materials: A Technical Guide for Safe Wave Housing of
Hazardous Material, UNEP/IEO, 80 pp.
CE438 WATER AND WASTEWATER TREATMENT
Subject Coordinator : Dr. J. M. A Manathunga
Lecturers : Prof. (Mrs.) N. Ratnayake
ENGINEERING
CE 310 - ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING DESIGN
Course Objective : Impart principles of water and wastewater treatment and design.
Learning Outcome : A good understanding of the principles of water and wastewater
treatment and ability to do the process design and capacity
calculations.
Course Outline
Water treatment design
Design of conventional treatment processes aeration, coagulation, flocculation,
sedimentation, clarification, filtration, floatation, disinfection
Wastewater treatment design
Preliminary treatment screening, grit removal, odour control, flow equalization; primary
treatment; Biological processes attached growth and suspended growth processes,
anaerobic processes and sludge treatment; land based and on-site treatment facilities.
Advanced Treatment Technology
Suspended solids removal granular media filtration, filtration & chlorination for virus
removal, carbon adsorption; nutrient removal biological and chemical phosphorous
removal, biological nitrification, denitrification and ammonia stripping; Reduction of
dissolved salts distillation, reverse osmosis and electro dialysis

(Laboratory Assignments/ Assignments)
Jar test and chlorination
Water treatment design assignment
Treatability study and solids determination
Wastewater treatment design assignment
Field visits

Method of Assessment: Final Examination 60% and Continuous Assessment 40%

Text Book:
1. Water & Wastewater Technology, by Mark J. Hammer and Mark J. Hammer (Jr), 3
rd
edition
or latest.

1. Water Quality and Treatment, by AWWA 4
th
edition Technical Editor Frederick W.
Pontius
2. Wastewater Engineering Treatment, Disposal, Reuse, by Metcalf and Eddy, 3
rd
edition
or latest.
3. Water Treatment Principles and Design, by James M. Montgomery, latest edition.
4. Design of Municipal Wastewater Treatment Plants, by Water environment federation and
ASCE Vol. 1 and 2.
5. Water Supply and Pollution Control, by Veisman and Hammer 5
th
edition or latest.
6. Wastewater Treatment Plants Planning, Design and Operation, by Quasim R. Syed.
Latest edition.
7. Wastewater Treatment for Pollution Control, SJ. Arceivala, latest edition.
8. Water Supply and Sewerage, by Terence Mc ghee 6
th
edition or latest.
CE439 ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT
Subject Coordinator : Prof. (Mrs.) N. Ratnayaka
Dr. M. W. Jayaweera
ENGINEERING
Course Objective : To expose the engineering students to the environmental issues
related to development activities and the conducting of
Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) studies
Learning Outcome : Students will be able to work in an EIA team, and know how to
prepare EIA Terms of Reference (TOR) and conduct an EIA for a
Civil Engineering Project.
Course Outline
Development and environment
Environmental issues related to development projects, pollution aspects
The EIA process
EIA regulations, the EIA process in Sri Lanka, Project EIA and strategic EIA EIA as a
planning and management tool. Incorporation of remedial measures into project
documentation.
Conducting EIA
Terms of reference preparation, Baseline studies, Impact identification and quantification,
EIA techniques and methodologies, Evaluation of alternatives
Impact mitigation
Introduction to environmental cost-benefit analysis
Concept of valuation of environmental costs, Discounting rates, Internalisation of environmental
costs

(Assignments)

Mock scoping session and preparation of TOR
Case studies in EIA, presentations

Method of Assessment : Examination 60% and Coursework 40%

Text Book : None


1. Environmental impacts of international civil engineering projects and practices - Ed. C.
G. Ginnerson and J. M. Kalbermatten.
2. Environmental Impact Assessment / Canter, Larry W., 1996.
3. Handbook of Variables for Environmental Impact Assessment.
CE440 RURAL WATER SUPPLY AND SANITATION
Subject Coordinator : Dr. J. M. A Manathunga
Lecturers : Prof. (Mrs.) N. Ratnayake
Pre requisites : CE 208FUNDAMENTALS OF ENVIRONMENTAL
ENGINEERING
Course Objective : To prepare students to deal with infrastructure needs of the rural
sector in relation to water supply and sanitation.
Learning Outcome : Ability to understand and appreciate the differences in dealing with
rural area requirements from that of the urban area requirements in
relation to Water Supply and Sanitation.
Course Outline
Water related diseases
Principles of epidemiology
Environmental engineers role in disease control
Rural water supply
Sources
Treatment
Quality monitoring
Distribution
Waste treatment and disposal
Refuse collection and disposal
Recycling and reuse

(Assignments)
Assignments and tutorials

Method of Assessment: Final examination 70% and Continuous assessment 30%
Text Book:
1. Water, Wastes and Health in Hot Climates, by Richard Feachem, Michael Mc Garry and
Duncan Mara, latest edition.
1. Small Water Supplies and Small Excreta Disposal Systems, Richard Feachem and Sandy
Cairncross, latest edition.
2. Low Cost Urban Sanitation, by Duncan Mara, latest edition.
3. Water Supply, Waste Disposal and Environmental Engineering, by Chatterjee, 7
th
edition
2001.
4. Wastewater Treatment for Pollution Control, SJ. Arceivala, latest edition.
5. Water Supply and Pollution Control, by Veisman and Hammer, 5
th
edition or latest.
6. Water Supply and Sewerage, by Terence Mc Ghee, 6
th
edition or latest.
CE441 EARTH AND ROCKFILL DAMS
Pre requisites : CE 304 - GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERING
Course Objective : To teach the design and construction of earth and rock fill dams
Learning Outcome : Knowledge about the stability of dams and ability to
design/analyse dam sections; knowledge about quality control and
construction processes.
Course Outline:
Types of earth and rock fill dams and cross sections
Selection of materials for dam construction
Geotechnical investigations for earth dams
Seepage through dams
Stability analysis for dams
Environmental impact studies
Foundation treatment and grouting methods
Embankment construction and quality control
Instrumentation of dams and dam maintenance

(Assignments)
A design coursework on seepage through dam
A design coursework on stability of an earth dam
Study of case histories of failed earth dams
A case history of a Sri Lankan dam

Continuous assessment 30%:
Design classes 10%
Mid term examination 20%

Selected References : Earth and earth- rock dams - J. L. Sheravd, John Willey
CE442 ENVIRONMENTAL GEOTECHNICS
Dr. H. S. Thilakasiri
Pre requisites : CE 203 SOIL MECHANICS AND GEOLOGY
CE 304 - GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERING

Course Objective : To teach the concepts of environmental Geotechnics and designs
Learning Outcome : Students should be able to design sanitary landfills and
remediation of polluted sites.
Course Outline
Contaminant transport through saturated and unsaturated soils
Remedial measures for polluted sites
Deep mixing techniques for isolating polluted sites
Use of geosynthetics and geosynthetic clay lines
Design of sanitary landfills
Ground improvement methods for constructions on sanitary landfills

(Assignments)

Purification design
Deep mixing design
Design of a sanitary landfill
Ground improvements for sanitary landfills

Laboratory and design classes 10%
Mid term examination 20%



1. Environmental Geotechnics Robert Sarsby, Thomas Telford
2. Environmental and Practice Blackwell Science
CE443 COMPUTER APPLICATIONS IN GEOTECHNICS
Subject Coordinator : Dr. H. S. Thilakasiri
Lecturers : Dr. H. S. Thilakasiri
Dr. T. A. Peiris
Dr. S.A.S. Kulathilaka
Pre requisites : CE 304 - GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERING
Course Objective : To familiarize with computer based methods and applications in
Geotechnical Engineering.

Learning Outcome : Students should be able to write their own programs and use
appropriate commercially available packages in the analysis of
slopes, seepage, retaining walls and foundations.
Course Outline
Geotechnical instrumentation and monitoring
Geotechnical databases
Testing of piles - Pile Driving Analyzer
Seepage analysis by finite element technique using computer software
Slope analysis by finite element and limit equilibrium methods using computer software
Retaining wall analysis by finite element and limit equilibrium methods using computer software
Bearing capacity analysis with finite elements method.

(Assignments)

Seepage study
Earth retaining system design
Slope design
Deformation analysis of foundations

Design classes 25%

Selected References : Manuals of relevant computer packages.

CE446 HEATING, VENTING, AIR CONDITIONING AND BUILDNG AUTOMATION

Subject Coordinator : Prof M T R Jayasinghe

Lecturers : Visiting Lecturers


Course Objective : Introduce to HVAC systems and Building Management Systems

Learning Outcome : Upon the completion of the course, the students should be able to:

a. To provide students with the essential knowledge and practical
aspects of heating, ventilation, air conditioning and
refrigeration systems along with latest techniques of automated
building management
b. To introduce the standard practices of electrical installations

Course Outline

a. Introduction to air conditioning systems, ventilation systems,
space heating systems
b. Building automation and Building Management Systems
c. Commissioning, operation and maintenance
d. Power distribution in building, tariffs, load factors and
diversity
e. Lightening protection and earthing
f. Emergency services
(Tutorials/courseworks)

Introduction to HVAC design principles
A review of electricity supply systems to buildings
Introduction to BMS software systems




CE447 DESIGN OF LARGE STRUCTURES

Subject Coordinator :

Lecturers :

Pre-requisites: Level 3 CE 301 Analysis of Structures and
CE 302 Basic Structural Design
Learning Objectives

To improve the ability to design large structures such as tall buildings, transmission
towers, dams and shell structures by using finite element software and associated design
techniques.

To enhance the confidence to engage in such large projects.
Outline Syllabus

Techniques for the analysis and design of tall buildings (30 storey and above) with three
dimensional finite element modeling and the methods to deal with the dynamic forces
and effects.

Techniques for analysis and design of large truss or frame structures such as transmission
towers with advanced computer modeling

The use of plane stress, plate bending, thin shell, thick shell and solid elements to model,
analyze and design large structures such as domes, box culverts, elevated water tanks,
ground water reservoirs, etc.

Practicals/Course works

Design of a thirty storey office or apartment building
Design of 30-35 m tall transmission towers
Design of any other type large structures
CE448 FACILITIES MANAGEMENT

Subject Coordinator : Dr N D Gunawardane

Lecturers : Dr N D Gunawardane, Prof M T R Jayasinghe, Visiting Lecturers

Pre requisites : Building construction and materials, project planning

Course Objective : Introduce to principles of facilities managment

Learning Outcome : Upon the completion of the course, the students should be able to:

a. Demonstrate understanding of the managerial and technical
decision making processes involved in the management of
complex building services projects,
b. Understanding the objectives of property management and be
able to apply them to different client demands including life
cycle cost analysis
c. Optimize the management of resources in the context of
facilities management
Course Outline
a. System analysis and design: analysis of client objectives and formation of strategic plans
b. Human resource management: leadership, decision making, delegation, responsibility and
motivation, management by objectives
c. Quality management of standard building services projects, risk analysis, quality control,
communication and feedback mechanisms
d. Facilities management, concept of value, life cycle cost analysis, evaluation and costing
in relation to functional requirements
e. Maintenance management, executing, monitoring, planned preventive measures,
breakdown maintenance, direct labour versus contract labour.

(Tutorials/courseworks)
Life cycle cost analysis of a building project
A review of quality management standards for building services
A case study on maintenance managment



CE449 GROUND IMPROVEMENT AND SLOPE STABILIZATION


Lecturers : Dr. S.A.S. Kulathilaka, Dr. H S Thilakasiri

Pre requisites : CE 304 Geotechnical Engineering

Course Objective : To teach the Concepts, Design and Construction processes in
recent developments in ; reinforced earth, anchored earth, soil nailing , Stabilization of slopes
using these techniques and drainage, soft ground improvements and use of geosynthetics

Outline Syllabus:

Lectures:

Reinforced Earth Concepts, Design and Construction;
Anchored Earth Concepts, Design and Construction;
Concepts of Soil nailing technique, design and Construction;
Stabilization of slopes using these techniques and surface and subsurface drainagr
Improvement of soft clays by; Pre consolidation with loading, vacuum consolidation and
electro osmosis;
Improvement of soft clays by deep mixing;
Formation of composite ground with stone columns;
Use of geosynthtics in Civil Engineering Constructions.

Practicals/Assignments

Design Course works on; Reinforced earth , Stabilization of a slope by soil nailing, Improvement
of a soft clay for construction of a road embankment.

MN405 TECHNOLOGY MANAGEMENT AND APPLICATIONS
Credit Rating: 3 Second Semester Level 4
Subject Coordinator : Dr. Chandana Perera
Lecturers : Dr. Chandana Perera

Course Objective : To help develop the students intellectual capacity to understand
the role of contemporary engineer in knowledge driven economy.
This is achieved through the introduction of concepts and
principles of management of technology and their applications in
an interactive learning environment
Learning Outcome : Understanding of basic concepts and theories of management of
technology.
Appreciation of these MOT concepts and theories.
Application of some of these MOT concepts and theories to
modern organizations and economy.

Course Outline:

Concepts of Technology Management
Strategic management of technology -
Technology-strategy relationship
Elements of technology strategy and formulation of a technology strategy
Integration of technology strategy and business strategy for competitive success
Technology, the environment and sustainable development
Organizational Aspects of technology management -
Human dimension of technology and concepts of the entrepreneur and
entrepreneur
Organizational cultures and structures for promotion of creativity and innovation
The learning organization
The imperative of knowledge management
Acquiring technology through technology transfer -
Motivations for acquiring technology through technology transfer
Elements of technology transfer process
Success and failure factors in technology transfer
Acquiring technology through research and development -
The concepts of invention and innovation
Definition and classifications of research and development
New product development
Challenges in commercializing research results
National innovation systems for facilitating technology-based development -
Concepts of the national innovation system (NIS) and science and technology
infrastructure
Comparison of NISs of developed, developing and first and second tier NIC
countries
State involvement and growth of science and technology parks in developed and
developing countries

(Assignments)
4 industry case studies, 2 plant/lab visit, A comprehensive assignment
MN406 ORGANIZATIONAL BEHAVIOUR AND MANAGEMENT
Credit Rating: 3 Second Semester Level 4
Subject Coordinator : Dr. P. Ramachandran
Lecturers : Dr. P. Ramachandran

Course Objective : To provide the students with an adequate knowledge of the theoretical
and empirical framework of organizational management required to
perform efficiency as engineer/manager in the modern organization

Learning Outcome : Understanding the basic concepts and theories of organizational
management.
Application of these concepts and theories to modern organizations.

Course Outline:
Introduction to and foundation for organizational behaviour and management
Basic human process and characteristics
Group behaviour
Power and leadership
Communication and motivation
Individual and organizational effectiveness
Decision making and planning function;
Organizing staffing, directing and controlling

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