CIVILEN 5820
Transcript Abbreviation:
Const Estimate
Course Description:
Practical aspect in estimating real construction projects encompassing highway, foundation, buildings, and bridges.
Course Levels:
Undergraduate (1000-5000 level)
Graduate
Designation:
Elective
General Education Course
(N/A)
Cross-Listings
(N/A)
Credit Hours (Minimum if “Range”selected):
3.00
Max Credit Hours:
3.00
Select if Repeatable:
Off
Maximum Repeatable Credits
(N/A)
Total Completions Allowed
(N/A)
Allow Multiple Enrollments in Term:
No
Course Length:
14 weeks (autumn or spring)
12 weeks (summer only)
Off Campus:
Never
Campus Location:
Columbus
Instruction Modes:
In Person (75-100% campus; 0-24% online)
Prerequisites and Co-requisites:
Prereq: 2810 (682), or permission of instructor.
Electronically Enforced:
No
Exclusions:
Not open to students with credit for 685.
Course Goals / Objectives:
Learn to develop real life project proposal and perform initial bidding for a construction project
Understand how to develop work breakdown structure and project sequencing
Learn to estimate construction projects, including buildings and bridges
Check if concurrence sought:
No
Contact Hours:
| Topic | LEC | REC | LAB | LAB Inst |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduction to Highway Estimating; Basic Understanding of Proposals and Initial Bidding Process; Introduction to Course Project - Plans, Proposal, Specification Book;General Project Breakdown and Understanding Phasing, and Construction Sequencing. | 8.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Estimating Basics for Demolition; Estimating Basics for Cofferdams, Piling, Crane Sizing; Estimating Basics for Bridge Substructure Construction; Continuation of Substructure Construction; Estimating Basics for Structural Steel and Related Items. | 8.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Estimating Basics for Storm Pipe - Drainage; Specification Book; Estimating Basics for Excavation/Embankment; Estimating Mass Excavation Cut/Fills Balancing Dirt. | 8.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Estimating Basics for Concrete Paving - Curb and Gutter; Estimating Basics for Aggregate Base - Asphalt Paving; Bid Scheduling - Completion Dates - Liquidated Damages - Bid Pricing and Subcontractor Evaluation. | 8.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Estimating Basics for Deep Excavation Foundation, High-rise Concrete Buildings, and High-rise Steel structures. | 8.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Total | 40 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Grading Plan:
Letter Grade
Course Components:
Lecture
Grade Roster Component:
Lecture
Credit by Exam (EM):
No
Grades Breakdown:
| Aspect | Percent |
|---|---|
| Midterm Exam | 25% |
| Final Exam | 40% |
| Homework assignments | 20% |
| Term Paper | 10% |
| Attendance | 5% |
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| Title | Author | Year |
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| Course note | Instructor |
ABET-CAC Criterion 3 Outcomes
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ABET-ETAC Criterion 3 Outcomes
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ABET-EAC Criterion 3 Outcomes
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