Summery
Summary of the SHABAN Civil Engineers Booklet (11th Edition)
Overview
The SHABAN Civil Engineers Booklet, prepared by Consultant Civil Engineer Majed SHABAN, is a comprehensive guide derived from decades of practical field experience. It covers essential topics in civil engineering, including materials, steel, buildings, roads, bridges, sewerage, concrete, estimation, electrical systems, insulation, and site engineering. The booklet emphasizes empirical rules and field-tested knowledge rather than theoretical formulas, making it a valuable resource for on-site engineers.
Key Sections and Highlights
1. Materials (Pages 5-15)
Conversions: Lists unit conversions (e.g., 1 mile = 1.609 km, 1 kg = 2.204 lb.).
Material Densities: Provides densities for common materials like concrete (2400 kg/m³), steel (7850 kg/m³), and water (1000 kg/m³).
Soil Classification: ASTM soil types and their composition (% sand, silt, clay).
Bearing Capacity: Soil types and their load-bearing capacities (e.g., hard rock: 300–400 Ton/m², loose clay: 5–7.5 Ton/m²).
Material Tests: Required tests for bitumen, bricks, cement, steel bars, and other materials.
2. Steel (Pages 17-38)
Steel Bars: Weights and cross-sectional areas for various diameters.
Steel Sections: Weights for angles, channels, I-sections, and hollow sections.
Reinforcement Details: Cutoff and bend-up points for slabs/beams, typical reinforcement for 2-story buildings.
Stirrups and Hooks: Standard dimensions and requirements.
3. Buildings (Pages 39-60)
Design Steps: Surveying, soil investigation, architectural and structural design.
Minimum Requirements: Room dimensions, wall thicknesses, door/window sizes.
Structural Tolerances: Allowable deviations in shuttering for footings, columns, slabs, etc.
Foundations: Types (raft, spread, pile) and typical reinforcement.
Staircase Design: Rules for rise, tread, and slope.
4. Roads (Pages 61-90)
Requirements: Lane widths, slopes, embankment materials, and compaction standards.
Asphalt Layers: Composition (wearing, binder, stabilizer courses) and tolerances.
Tests: Gradation, Marshall stability, and compaction tests for asphalt and sub-base layers.
Horizontal/Vertical Curves: Design considerations for sight distances and superelevation.
5. Bridges and Culverts (Pages 91-103)
Types: Culverts, girders, cable-stayed, suspension, and arch bridges.
Retaining Walls: Designs for concrete, masonry, and gabion walls.
Pile Foundations: Types (timber, steel, concrete) and load capacity calculations.
6. Huge Structures (Pages 104-112)
Airports: Pavement layers (rigid/flexible), classifications, and design steps.
Dams and Tunnels: Types, purposes, and design factors.
7. Sewerage (Pages 113-130)
Water Consumption: Estimates for residential, schools, hospitals, etc.
Septic Tanks: Dimensions for different user capacities.
Pipe Sizes: Galvanized, PVC, and sewer pipes with installation notes.
8. Concrete (Pages 131-152)
Mix Designs: Proportions for grades C7.5 to C25.
Admixtures: Types and purposes (e.g., workability, strength).
Non-Destructive Tests: Rebound hammer, ultrasonic, core tests.
Crack Causes: Shrinkage, overloading, chemical reactions.
9. Estimation (Pages 153-164)
Formulas: Areas, volumes, and Simpson’s rule for irregular shapes.
Cost Breakdown: Approximate percentages for residential buildings and road projects.
Labor and Machinery: Productivity rates for excavation, concrete, and asphalt works.
10. Electrical (Pages 165-179)
Equations: Cable sizing, Ohm’s law, pump power calculations.
Installation Standards: Heights for sockets, switches, and lighting requirements.
Solar Power: Panel and battery sizing for residential use.
11. Insulation (Pages 180-194)
Thermal Insulation: Materials (rock wool, polystyrene) and R-values.
Waterproofing: Methods for basements and roofs.
Sound Insulation: Materials (acoustic foam, mass-loaded vinyl) and transition loss calculations.
12. Site Engineer (Pages 195-218)
Responsibilities: Supervision, material testing, progress reporting.
Checklists: Structural and mechanical notes for quality control.
Sample Reports: Progress charts, memos, and feasibility report outlines.
13. Miscellaneous (Pages 219-234)
Feasibility Reports: Components and importance for project planning.
Drone Surveying: Drones equipped with various sensors and cameras.
Fire Alarm: Different Types, uses and required standards.
Key Features
Practical Focus: Empirical rules and field-tested guidelines.
Comprehensive Tables: Ready references for materials, dimensions, and tests.
Visual Aids: Diagrams for reinforcement, road sections, and insulation layers.
Formulas and Equations: Essential calculations for design and estimation.
Target Audience
Site engineers, consultants, and students seeking practical insights.
Professionals involved in construction, roadworks, and infrastructure projects.
This booklet serves as a condensed yet thorough manual for civil engineering practices, blending experience with essential technical data.