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.

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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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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No designated textbook. Class notes and handouts will be provided.

1. Campbell, J.D., Jardine, A.K.S. and McGlynn, J. (2011). Asset Management Excellence, 2^nd Edition. CRC Press.
2. Samli, A.C. (2011). Infrastructuring: The key to achieving economic growth, productivity, and quality of life. Springer.
3. Hastings, N.A.J. (2010). Physical Asset Management, Springer
4. Uddin, W., Hudson, W.R., and Haas, R. (2013). Public Infrastructure Asset Management, 2^nd Edition, McGraw-Hill.

1. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, Emerald.
2. Journal of Infrastructure Systems, ASCE.
3. Journal of Management in Engineering, ASCE.
4. Computer-Aided Civil and Infrastructure Engineering, Wiley.

Others: None.

Lectures: 45 hours

Self-study: 110 hours

Assignment and Project Work: 25 hours

Mass Instruction: Lectures, Class room exercises and presentations
Individualized Learning: Individual home assignments at the end of each class.
Group Learning: Group home assignments at the end of each class to practice, Case Studies to enhance
the practical problem-solving skills.

Mid Semester Exam (Open Book): 30%

Final Exam (open Book): 35%

Home Assignments & Quiz: 20%

Group Project: 15%

“A” will be awarded if a student can demonstrate clear understanding of the topics learned in class, has integrated knowledge of the course, can apply the knowledge appropriately in the project/case study, and actively contribute in class discussion.

“B” will be awarded if a student can demonstrate basic understanding of the topics learned in class, can apply the knowledge in the project/case study, and contribute in class discussion.

“C” will be given if a student can demonstrate partial understanding of the topics learned in class, can apply the knowledge in the project/case study, and quiet during class discussion.

“D” will be given if a student demonstrates lack of understanding of the topics learned in class, cannot apply the knowledge appropriately in the project/case study, and cannot contribute in class discussion.