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2. Body of knowledge of Civil Engineering
The 11 knowledge areas in Civil Engineering are:
2.1 Engineering Mechanics and Materials (EMM)
- 2.1.1 Construction Materials Science
- 2.1.2 Mechanics of Materials and Structural Behavior
- 2.1.3 Concrete Technology and Advanced Cementitious Materials
- 2.1.4 Special Concretes and Concrete in Extreme Climates
- 2.1.5 Concrete Transport and Placement
- 2.1.6 Statistical Quality Control of Concrete
- 2.1.7 Structural Metals, Alloys, and Corrosion Engineering
- 2.1.8 Polymeric, Composite, and Sustainable Construction Materials
- 2.1.9 Standardized Testing, Quality Control, and Failure Analysis
- 2.1.10 Traditional and Vernacular Construction Materials
- 2.1.11 Equilibrium of Particles and Rigid Bodies
- 2.1.12 Internal Forces in Trusses and Frames
- 2.1.13 Geometric Properties of Areas and Friction
- 2.1.14 Kinematics of Rigid Bodies in Plane Motion
- 2.1.15 Kinetics of Rigid Bodies in Plane Motion
- 2.1.16 Introduction to Structural Vibrations
- 2.2.1 Structural Analysis I
- 2.2.2 Energy Methods for Structural Analysis
- 2.2.3 Force Method for Indeterminate Structures
- 2.2.4 Classical Displacement Methods
- 2.2.5 Matrix Structural Analysis
- 2.2.6 Seismology and Natural Hazards
- 2.2.7 Seismic Design Code and Structural Configuration Criteria
- 2.2.8 Structural Dynamics and Earthquake Engineering
- 2.2.9 Building Structural Analysis and Modeling Practicum
- 2.2.10 Reinforced Concrete Design
- 2.2.11 Design of Reinforced Concrete Stairs
- 2.2.12 Seismic Detailing of Reinforced Concrete
- 2.2.13 Prestressed Concrete Analysis
- 2.2.14 Prestressed Concrete Design
- 2.2.15 Integrated Structural Design Project
- 2.2.16 Design of Steel Members in Tension and Compression
- 2.2.17 Design of Steel Members in Flexure
- 2.2.18 Steel Connections and Composite Systems
- 2.2.19 Design Process for Low-Rise Buildings
- 2.2.20 Masonry Structural Design
- 2.2.21 Timber and Light-Gauge Steel Framing Design
- 2.2.22 Adobe Structural Design
- 2.2.23 Bridge Superstructure Design
- 2.2.24 Bridge Substructure, Evaluation, and Special Systems
- 2.2.25 Finite Element Methods in Structural Engineering
- 2.2.26 Nature and Characterization of Loads on Existing Infrastructure
- 2.2.27 Nonlinear Behavior of Structures
- 2.2.28 Structural Rehabilitation, Strengthening, and Retrofit
- 2.2.29 Industrial Structures: Chimneys and Tanks
- 2.2.30 Advanced Structural Analysis
- 2.3.1 Phase Relationships and Seepage
- 2.3.2 Shear Strength and Consolidation
- 2.3.3 Site Investigation and In-Situ Testing
- 2.3.4 Bearing Capacity and Design
- 2.3.5 Deep Foundations
- 2.3.6 Earth Retaining Systems
- 2.3.7 Slope Stability Analysis and Stabilization
- 2.3.8 Geotechnical Earthquake Engineering
- 2.3.9 Ground Improvement Techniques
- 2.3.10 Problematic Soils and Foundation-Soil Classification
- 2.3.11 Geotechnical Numerical Modeling and Applications
- 2.3.12 Earth Dams
- 2.3.13 Geotechnical Characterization for Earth Dams
- 2.3.14 Geotechnical Design of Embankment Dams
- 2.3.15 Dam Instrumentation and Monitoring
- 2.3.16 Construction of Earth Dams
- 2.3.17 Operation and Safety Management of Dams
- 2.3.18 Geosynthetics for Geotechnical Engineering
- 2.4.1 Mineralogy
- 2.4.2 Petrology and the Rock Cycle
- 2.4.3 Structural Geology
- 2.4.4 Geomorphology, Weathering, and Erosion Processes
- 2.4.5 Geologic Time, Stratigraphy, and Geologic Mapping
- 2.4.6 Basic Surface and Groundwater Hydrology of Geologic Materials
- 2.4.7 Applied Geology
- 2.4.8 Rock Mass Characterization and Applied Rock and Soil Mechanics
- 2.4.9 Engineering Geological and Geotechnical Mapping
- 2.4.10 Soils and Rocks as Natural Resources for Construction Materials
- 2.4.11 Engineering Geology Applied to Roads and Canals
- 2.4.12 Engineering Geology Applied to Bridges, Tunnels, and Dams
- 2.4.13 Geological Hazards and Mass Movements
- 2.5.1 Hydrologic Cycle and Water Balance
- 2.5.2 Surface Hydrology and Watershed Modeling
- 2.5.3 Flood Frequency Analysis and Climate Change
- 2.5.4 Open Channel Flow and River Mechanics
- 2.5.5 Pressurized Pipe Flow and Pump Systems
- 2.5.6 Design of Hydraulic Structures
- 2.5.7 Urban Water Systems
- 2.5.8 Groundwater Hydrology
- 2.5.9 Economic, Financial and Social Evaluation of Water Resources Projects
- 2.5.10 Sediment Transport in Alluvial Channels
- 2.5.11 Scour and Fluvial Morphology
- 2.5.12 River Engineering
- 2.5.13 Agricultural Water Demand
- 2.5.14 Irrigation Systems Design
- 2.5.15 Coastal and Floodplain Engineering
- 2.6.1 Water and Wastewater Treatment Process Design
- 2.6.2 Environmental Chemistry and Microbiology for Engineers
- 2.6.3 Air Quality and Pollution Control Engineering
- 2.6.4 Environmental Impact Assessment and Sustainability Metrics
- 2.6.5 Climate Adaptation Engineering for Water Systems
- 2.6.6 Solid and Hazardous Waste Management
- 2.7.1 Construction Methods, Equipment, and Productivity
- 2.7.2 Project Planning, Scheduling, and Control (CPM, 4D/5D)
- 2.7.3 Construction Cost Estimating and Quantification
- 2.7.4 Construction Budgeting, Bidding, and Financial Control
- 2.7.5 Price Adjustment and Progress Valuations
- 2.7.6 Construction Safety, Health, and Risk Management
- 2.7.7 Contracts, Specifications, and Construction Law
- 2.7.8 Lean Construction and Integrated Project Delivery (IPD)
- 2.7.9 Construction Layout and Staking of Works
- 2.7.10 Formwork Design and Shoring Systems
- 2.7.11 Rebar Detailing, Fabrication, and Placement
- 2.7.12 Construction Site and Field Management
- 2.7.13 Integrated Quality, Environmental, and Safety Management Systems
- 2.8.1 Structural Health Monitoring (SHM) and Sensor Technologies
- 2.8.2 Building Information Modeling (BIM) for Digital Delivery and Asset Management
- 2.8.3 Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning Applications in Civil Engineering
- 2.8.4 Digital Twins for Infrastructure Lifecycle Management
- 2.8.5 Geospatial Engineering
- 2.8.6 Data Analytics, Visualization, and Informatics for Civil Systems
- 2.8.7 Automation, Robotics, and Additive Manufacturing (3D Printing) in Construction
- 2.9.1 Foundational Sustainability Principles and Triple Bottom Line
- 2.9.2 Resource Efficiency and Circular Economy
- 2.9.3 Social, Economic, and Governance Dimensions of Sustainable Infrastructure
- 2.9.4 Resilient Design for Natural Hazards and Climate Change
- 2.9.5 Green Building Systems and Sustainable Urban Development
- 2.9.6 Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) and Embodied Carbon Accounting
- 2.9.7 Nature-Based Solutions and Low-Impact Development
- 2.9.8 Energy Infrastructure and Renewable Energy Integration
- 2.10.1 Water Supply System in Building Sanitary Installations
- 2.10.2 Drainage System in Building Sanitary Installations
- 2.10.3 Building Electrical Installations
- 2.11.1 Engineering Ethics and Professional Responsibility
- 2.11.2 Written and Technical Communication
- 2.11.3 Oral Presentation and Professional Communication
- 2.11.4 Digital and Collaborative Communication
- 2.11.5 Engineering Economics and Project Financing (PPPs)
- 2.11.6 Leadership, Team Dynamics, and Stakeholder Management
- 2.11.7 Engineering Licensure, Legal Liability, and Regulatory Frameworks
- 2.11.8 Global Engineering Practice and International Standards
- 2.11.9 Professional and Regulatory Context
- 2.11.10 National Context of Existing Civil Infrastructure