Civil Engineer Course

Lesson 1 • Units, Measurements, and Engineering Math

Reviews SI and imperial unit systems, dimensional analysis, and applied mathematics. Builds the quantitative foundation required for all technical chapters.

Lesson 2 • Engineering Drawing and CAD Basics

Introduces orthographic projection, plan reading, and basic CAD tools. Enables students to interpret and produce standard engineering drawings.

Lesson 3 • Professional Roles and Ethics

Defines the civil engineer's responsibilities to clients, the public, and the environment. Connects ethical frameworks to everyday engineering decisions.

Lesson 4 • Introduction to Engineering Materials

Surveys concrete, steel, timber, and soil as structural materials. Establishes material awareness needed before studying mechanics and design.

Lesson 1 • Force Systems and Vectors

Covers vector representation, resultant forces, and free-body diagrams. Forms the analytical language used throughout structural analysis.

Lesson 2 • Equilibrium of Rigid Bodies

Applies Newton's laws to determine conditions for static equilibrium. Directly supports beam and truss analysis in later chapters.

Lesson 3 • Trusses and Frames

Analyzes pin-jointed trusses using method of joints and method of sections. Prepares students for structural member design.

Lesson 4 • Friction and Applications

Examines dry friction, wedges, and belt friction relevant to retaining structures and mechanical systems.

Lesson 1 • Beam Deflection and Column Buckling

Computes beam deflections using integration and energy methods, and applies Euler's buckling formula to columns.

Lesson 2 • Bending of Beams

Develops flexure formula and shear flow for beams under transverse loading. Directly supports structural beam sizing and selection.

Lesson 3 • Axial Load and Deformation

Calculates elongation, thermal effects, and statically indeterminate axial members. Connects material properties to real structural behavior.

Lesson 4 • Stress and Strain Fundamentals

Defines normal and shear stress, strain, and Hooke's Law. Establishes the stress-strain relationship used in all subsequent design calculations.

Lesson 1 • Foundation Types and Selection

Compares shallow and deep foundation systems and links structural loads to geotechnical capacity requirements.

Lesson 2 • Reinforced Concrete Design Principles

Covers flexural, shear, and compression design of reinforced concrete members using strength design methods.

Lesson 3 • Structural Loads and Load Combinations

Identifies dead, live, wind, seismic, and environmental loads and their combinations. Establishes the loading basis for all structural design work.

Lesson 4 • Determinate and Indeterminate Structures

Distinguishes statically determinate from indeterminate structures and applies appropriate analysis methods.

Lesson 1 • Effective Stress and Consolidation

Applies effective stress principle and Terzaghi's consolidation theory to predict settlement over time.

Lesson 2 • Soil Compaction and Permeability

Analyzes compaction curves, field control methods, and Darcy's Law for water flow through soil.

Lesson 3 • Shear Strength of Soils

Determines shear strength parameters using laboratory and field tests for slope and foundation design.

Lesson 4 • Soil Composition and Classification

Examines soil phase relationships, grain size distribution, and plasticity to classify soils systematically.

Lesson 1 • Fluid Properties and Hydrostatics

Reviews fluid properties, pressure distribution, and hydrostatic forces on submerged surfaces. Provides the physical basis for hydraulic design.

Lesson 2 • Pipe Flow and Pumping Systems

Applies Bernoulli's equation, friction losses, and pump curves to pressurized pipe network design.

Lesson 3 • Open-Channel Flow

Analyzes uniform and gradually varied flow in channels using Manning's equation and energy principles.

Lesson 4 • Stormwater and Drainage Design

Designs storm sewers, culverts, and detention basins to manage urban and rural runoff safely.

Lesson 1 • Pavement Materials and Design

Compares flexible and rigid pavement systems and applies structural design methods for traffic loading.

Lesson 2 • Transportation Planning Basics

Introduces travel demand modeling, mode choice, and network evaluation for planning-level decisions.

Lesson 3 • Geometric Design of Highways

Applies sight distance, horizontal alignment, and vertical profile standards to highway geometric design.

Lesson 4 • Intersection and Signal Design

Designs at-grade intersections and signal timing plans to optimize safety and traffic flow.

Lesson 1 • Project Planning and Scheduling

Develops work breakdown structures, CPM networks, and Gantt charts to plan and control project timelines.

Lesson 2 • Cost Estimating and Budget Control

Prepares quantity takeoffs, unit-price estimates, and earned value analyses to control project costs.

Lesson 3 • Quality Assurance and Control

Implements inspection plans, testing protocols, and nonconformance management to ensure construction quality.

Lesson 4 • Health, Safety, and Site Management

Applies hazard identification, safety planning, and site logistics to maintain a safe construction environment.