Civil Engineering

Permanent URI for this collection

Browse

Recent Submissions

Now showing 1 - 5 of 719
  • Item
    Study and Design of Nablus Tram
    (2024) عبد الرحمن رواجبه; حسام سلامه
    The public transportation system in Nablus City faces numerous challenges and limitations. This study aims to address some of these issues by introducing a new mode of public transportation which is the tram. To conduct this study, relevant data were collected to determine the current demand for public transportation in Nablus. Subsequently, a questionnaire was distributed to assess whether travelers' preferences for public transportation would change with the introduction of a new and efficient system. The results indicated that 30% of travelers who currently use private vehicles would switch to the tram. The study analyzed the current state of Nablus's public transportation system, highlighting the need for improvement. Various mass public transportation options were examined, and the tram was identified to be one of the most suitable solutions. The study presents the general specifications and standards for constructing the tramway, along with the basic routes and a plan for the horizontal alignment to serve the majority of demand in Nablus. The tramway system was designed and scheduled to integrate with existing modes of transportation. Basic plans for project development and implementation were included. The assessment of the tramway system's efficiency shows that the Level of Service (LOS) at key locations of the network would be improved. Finally, the total project cost is estimated to be approximately 82 million dollars for the overall length of tramway routes of about 11.4 km. Keywords: Nablus City, public transportation system, challenges, tramway, traffic engineering.
  • Item
    Investigating the effect of adding combination of polyester and crushed glass on the hot mix asphalt mixture
    (2024) لينا قادي; عبد الرحمن سلمان; ضياء عودة; نوال بدران; يوسف ضميدي
    Due to the continuous increase in road traffic volumes and expensive maintenance costs of streets and relevant traffic components, combined with lack of funds and professional supervision, the invention, creation, and discovery of new and novel technologies and components are becoming an urgent necessity. On the other hand, developing countries such as Palestine faces many problems in roads such as rutting and cracking, and the use of polyester and crushed glass which is environmentally friendly and has low impact compared with other traditional engineering solutions may offer a promising prospect. There are two different methods for mixing polyester and crushed glass with bitumen, either dry mixing or wet mixing. In this study, the project team studied the use of dry method (Marshal method) for asphalt mixture along with ¾ inch hot mix asphalt and medium traffic, where the materials required for the mixture were prepared, then samples were formed with different proportions of crushed glass and polyester, then tests were conducted considering both materials and the results were compared with the normal HMA mixture. The results indicated that polyester and crushed glass additives improved the properties of asphalt mixture. As expected, after adding a certain percentage of crushed glass and polyester, the properties of the asphalt mixture were improved, in term of the stability, strength and durability. It is expected also it decrease rutting, cracking, and shoving and improve fatigue resistance, permanent deformation and stiffness. According to the results, the specifications are achieved at 15% from combination of polyester and crushed glass
  • Item
    Analysis and design of foundation of Al Eyman building-Jenin
    (2024) محمد سوقي; محمد عتيق; نور الدين اعمر
  • Item
    Design of a Wastewater Collection Network for Siris Village
    (2024) انس وظايفي; علي حطاب; محمد محمود
    Water consumption is essential in our life, but it leads to wastewater generation. Disposing of wastewater in an acceptable way that is not harmful to the environment is a hard challenge, that must be overcome. Unfortunately, most of the population communities in the West Bank are not served by wastewater collection networks. Therefore, reliance is on cesspits to dispose of wastewater. The problem lies in the use of cesspits because they lead to sewage leakage into the groundwater causing soil pollution, environmental pollution in wadis, evacuation costs and bad odors. This is the problem that exists in Siris which is located in Jenin Governorate. The best solution for these problems is to design and construct a wastewater collection network and then to treat this wastewater. This graduation project aims to design an efficient wastewater collection network for Siris. To achieve this goal, we visited the study area and we obtained the necessary data and drawings from the Geomolg website. Then, we estimated the expected network wastewater load based on the saturation. Subsequently, we drew the preliminary network after determining the locations of the manholes. Finally, we used programs such as ArcMap, SewerCAD, and Excel. The network design was achieved with specific design criteria. We estimated the network construction in total cost $, and network cost in $/m.
  • Item
    Design and analysis of an earthquake-resistant residential building using the ETABS program
    (2024) ادهم عاشور
    This project aims to design an earthquake-resistant building in the city of Nablus, located in Mount Ebal, consisting of nine floors. The architectural and structural engineering endeavors to achieve a high level of earthquake resistance, taking into account the local geographical and environmental conditions. This objective will be realized through the utilization of advanced techniques in structural design, including stateof-the-art foundation installation methods and the selection of appropriate construction materials. Integration of earthquake systems and control measures will also be employed to ensure effective and safe behavior during and after seismic events. The design will include innovative interior layouts that meet the needs and preferences of users while maintaining safety and comfort. Building materials will be chosen to be both environmentally friendly and compliant with local and international building standards. In summary, the project aims to design and construct a building characterized by earthquake resistance in a geographically sensitive area, emphasizing structural integrity and user comfort.