School of Engineering and Technology, (SET) | ||||
CE70.15 : Infrastructure Development and System Management 3(3-0) | ||||
Course objectives: | ||||
Infrastructure is not only limited to large public infrastructure projects. School, university, real estate, and hospitals are also infrastructure that should be planned and managed well to support the country development and poverty reduction. The course provides necessary knowledge and skills for students to understand the broader scope of civil engineering (infrastructure) and to recognize the important elements in planning, managing, operating and maintaining the infrastructure project and facilities towards sustainability. |
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Learning Outcomes: | ||||
On completion of this course, the students would be able to:
• Explain the roles of infrastructure in supporting economic growth and reduce poverty.
• Comprehend important aspects in planning and management, and their interaction in the development of infrastructure management system.
• Identify important factors in need assessment and performance evaluation of infrastructure development and operation.
• Differentiate the types of maintenance and their appropriateness towards sustainable infrastructure.
• Optimize and prioritize alternative projects to produce the best solution for infrastructure development.
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Pre-requisite(s): | ||||
None |
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Course Outline: | ||||
I. Infrastructure and Development
1. Definition of infrastructure
2. Roles of infrastructure in economic growth and prosperity
3. Infrastructure policy towards development
4. The needs of infrastructure management for sustainability
II. Development of Infrastructure Management Systems
1. Framework of infrastructure management
2. Aspects of infrastructure policy in planning and management of infrastructure
3. Assessment of need and performance evaluation
4. The importance of inventory and historical data
III. Maintenance Planning and Strategy
1. Proper monitoring and evaluation as a feedback system
2. Knowledge of maintenance, renovation, and reconstruction
3. Reliability Centered Maintenance (RCM)
4. Priority and optimization strategy
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Laboratory Sessions: | ||||
None |
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Learning Resources: | ||||
Textbook: | ||||
No designated textbook. Class notes and handouts will be provided. |
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Reference Books: | ||||
1. Campbell, J.D., Jardine, A.K.S. and McGlynn, J. (2011). Asset Management Excellence, 2nd Edition. CRC Press. |
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Journals and Magazines: | ||||
1. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, Emerald. |
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Time Distribution and Study Load: | ||||
Lectures: 45 hours |
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Teaching and Learning Methods: | ||||
Mass Instruction: Lectures, Class room exercises and presentations |
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Evaluation Scheme: | ||||
Mid Semester Exam (Open Book): 30% |
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Instructor(s): | ||||
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