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Semester: |
8 |
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Course Code: |
CE5070 |
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Course Name: |
Computer Applications and Optimization in Construction |
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Credit Value: |
2 (Notional hours:100) |
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Prerequisites: |
None |
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Core/Optional |
Optional |
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Hourly Breakdown |
Lecture hrs. |
Tutorial hrs. |
Practical hrs. |
Assignment hrs. |
Independent Learning & Assessment hrs. |
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13 |
2 |
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30 |
55 |
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Course Aim: To develop skills on using computer applications and optimization in construction projects. Intended Learning Outcomes: On successful completion of the course, the students should be able to; ➢ apply optimization techniques in construction projects. ➢ produce a project schedule for a real-life building construction project. ➢ apply building information modeling in civil engineering projects. |
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Course Content: ➢ Optimization Techniques: Application of optimization techniques in construction projects, linear programming, solving linear programming problems by graphical and computer methods, simplex method, transportation problem, assignment problems, computer applications in optimization. ➢ Computer applications in project planning: MS Projects, Primavera. ➢ Building information modeling ➢ Case Study: Prepare the project schedule using a project planning software for the real-life project. |
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Teaching /Learning Methods: Classroom lectures, tutorial discussions, software applications, group exercises |
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Assessment Strategy: |
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Continuous Assessment 60% |
Final Assessment 40% |
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Details: Assignments 50% Quizzes 10% |
Theory (%) 40 |
Practical (%) - |
Other (%) - |
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Recommended Reading: ➢ Cindy, M. Lewis, Carl Chatfield, Timothy Johnson. (2019). Microsoft Project 2019 Step by Step, Mcrosoft Press. ➢ André Borrmann, Markus König, Christian Koch, Jakob Beetz. (2018). Building Information Modeling: Technology Foundations and Industry Practice, Springer International Publishing. ➢ Taylor, J. (2007). Project Scheduling and Cost Control: Planning, Monitoring and Controlling - Planning Monitoring and Controlling the Baseline, J. Ross Publishing. ➢ Oracle Primavera P6 Professional User Guide Version 22, October 2022. |
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