Department of Civil Engineering Faculty of Engineering & Technology University of Ilorin Nigeria.

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Course: CVE 582 CIVIL ENGINEERING SERVICES (2 credits /Compulsory). Lecturer:

Olayinka G. OKEOLA BEng, MEng, Ph.D (Ilorin), MASCE, MIWA, R. Engr. (COREN) E-mail: ogolayinka@unilorin.edu.ng; okeolaolayinka@gmail.com Office location: Block 8 RM F28, Department of Civil Engineering Consultation hours: 9am 10am Wednesdays; 2pm 4pm Thursdays 3. COURSE DETAILS

3.1 Course Content Water supply and installation. Hot water systems, sanitary appliances, method of refuse disposal, equipment for air conditioning and ventilation, installations for industrial buildings, gases, liquids, refrigerations, vacuum cleaning, fire fighting systems, electrical and high circuits, standby power sources. 30h (T); C .

3.2 Course Description

The course is all about necessary mechanical, electrical, plumbing, waste disposal services and installations for building to be safe, habitable and comfort for the occupants whether for residential, commercial and industrial purposes.

3.3 Course Justification

The quality of life and standard of living actually depend on engineering services provided. The student will through this understanding appreciate the roles and responsibility of their profession in supporting standard of living.

3.4 Course Objectives

At the end of the course, the students will be able to understand the practical application of the following services: Water supply and distribution Storage and distribution reservoirs Cold and Hot water services. Solid waste management. Ventilation, refrigeration and air-conditioning Fire fighting Lifts, Escalators, Stairs and Vacuum cleaners

3.5 Course Requirements

1. This is a compulsory course for all civil Engineering students. In view of this, students are expected to participate in all the course activities and have minimum of 75% attendance to qualify to write the final examination. 2. Revision and understanding of CVE 486 (Civil Engineering Practice) 3. Students are also expected to solve the study questions and assignments. 4. Expected to keep to classroom decorum and submit assignment latest on the due date. 5. Students are also expected to have e-mail accounts.

3.6 Methods of grading

1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Assignment 10% Term paper 10% Class test / Quiz 10% Final examination 70% Total 100%

3.7 Course Delivery Strategies:

This includes lecture, tutorial, interactive session, and provision of monograph. Students will be encouraged to read extensively on the topics and surf internet on essential building services for additional knowledge. Reading List: 1. Clark,4 J.W., Viessman, W(Jr)., and Hammer, M.J. (1978) Water supply and pollution control. Harper and Row Publisher Inc., New York. 2. Duggal,4 K. N.(2004) Element of Environmental Engineering. S. Chand & Company Ltd. Ram Nagar. New Delhi. 3. Engelman,4 R. and LeRoy, P. (1995). Sustaining water: An update. Revised data for the Population Action International. Sustaining water: population and the future of renewable water supply.Washington, D.C., U.S.A. 4. Hall,4 F. (1994) Building Services and Equipment. Vol. 2. & Vol. 3. 5. Kamala,2,4 A. and Kanth-Rao, D. L. (1988) Environmental Engineering:Water Supply, Sanitary Engineering and Pollution. Tata McGraw-Hill Publishing Company Ltd. New Delhi. 6. Linsley,2,4 R.K., Franzini, J.B., Freybberg, D.L., and Tchobanoglous, G. (1992) WaterResources Engineering. 4th Edition 8. Punmia,2,4 B.C., Jain, A and Jain, A. (2002) Water Supply Engineering. Laxmi Publications (P) Ltd. Daryaganj, New Delhi 9. Raghunath,2,4 H.M. (1986) Hydrology: Principles, Analysis, and Design. Wiley Eastern Limited. New Delhi. 10.Suresh,2,4 R. (2005) Watershed Hydrology. Standard Publishers Distributors. 1705-B Nai Sarak, Delhi. India 11.Gladfelter,3 G.P. and Olsen, B.L (2002) Plumbing- Water supply, sprinkler, and wastewater syatem. In: Wise, A.F.E. and Swaffield, J.A.S. (2002) Water, Sanitary, and Waste Services for Buildings. 5th Edition. Butterworth Heinemann. UK.

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Week 1: Introduction Objective: The objective is to provide general overview on importance of services requirement for building. This will be preceded with revision on hydrological cycle, water treatment processes,and the need for potable-water supply. Description: 1. Water treatment processes. 2. Water supply distribution system. 3. Estimation of water requirement. 4. Appurtenances in a distribution system and their function. Study Questions: 1. Explain the hydrology cycle in nature with the help of neat sketch, indicating its various phases. 2. What are the basic data required for hydrological studies. 3. Name two agencies from which the data can be obtained. 4. Discuss the need for potable water supply to the community. 5. List the major treatment processes in water treatment scheme

Weeks 2 & 3: Water Supply and Installations. Objective: This is to enable students know the importance of effective water distribution network and distribution reservoir to the serving communities and finally the delivery to individual household. The aim is also to get the students understand the essential water supply plumbing in residential buildings. Thereafter the importance and usage of probable maximum water flow in the assessment and design of plumbing fixtures would be studied. Description: 1. Water distribution network 2. Methods of distribution: Gravity, Pumping, combined gravity and pumping systems. 3. Storage and distribution reservoirs. 4. Capacity of distribution reservoir: (1) Mass curve method and (2) Hydrograph method. 5. Appurtenances of distribution system 6. Residential plumbing fixtures and equipment: Cold and Hot water services 7. Sanitary appliances 8. Storage and pipe sizing design 9. Plumbing and other appurtenances. 10. Estimate of demand load. 11. Pressure boosting system for multistory building 12. Hot water services: Local and central. 13. Probable maximum water flow

Study Questions: 1. Briefly describe with the aid of clear diagram three methods of water distribution for a township. 2. Briefly explain 4 factors that affect water consumption. 3. Define plumbing. 4. Differentiate between ball valve and gate valve within the context of cold water cistern. 5. What is a trap and where is it usually located? 6. Differentiate between local and central hot water system. 7. Briefly state the essence of probable maximum water flow in the design of cold water supply installation in a residential building plumbing design. 8. Determine the diameter of a galvanized steel (G.S) cold water rising main capable of discharging 2L/s through a 25mm orifice when the pressure on the main is equivalent of 60m head. The height of the ball valve above the main is 10m and the actual length from the main to ball valve is 42m with 4 bends and 2 nos 25mm stop valves in the run. The frictional resistance of fittings expressed in equivalent pipe length for G.S. is 0.6m. Assume a 28mm o.d. GS pipe.

Week 4: Solid Waste Management Objectives: The objective of the topic is making student understand importance and methods of solid waste management. Description: 1. Definition of terms. 2. To consider the elements involved in the management of solid wastes. 3. Identification of various types of solid wastes and their source. 4. Classification of solid wastes methods of disposal. 5. Factors that affect generation rates, collection of solid wastes and collection services.

Study Questions 1. What is solid waste management? 2. Assess what is being done on the campus to reduce the quantities of solid wastes collected for disposal. Has these efforts reduced the quantity of solid wastes generated? 3. Assess and discuss what is being done in your own community to encourage the reuse of materials. 4. Explain the disposal of solid wastes by the following methods: (1) Open dumping (2) Sanitary landfill (3) Incineration. 5. Briefly explain the following term: (1) Refuse (2) Rubbish (3) Garbage.

Weeks 5 & 6: Electricity supply and installation. Objective: This is to introduce students to electricity as a cornerstone in the provision of services of comfort in all types of building. The objective is also to familiarize civil engineering students with the

basic electrical systems installation associated with buildings most especially for residential purpose. Description: 1. Electricity distribution in a building. 2. Operation of fuses and circuit-breakers. 3. Use of isolating switches distribution boards and meters. 4. Cables and circuits 5. Metal and PVC conduits 6. Understanding electrical installation testing and earth bonding of services. 7. Residential electrical installation testing 8. Energy efficiency lighting 9. Energy Commission of Nigeria Study Questions: 1. What is electricity wiring 2. What is the essence of electrical wiring safety colour codes? 3. How are wires and cables rated? 4. What is the need for trunking in a residential building or industrial complexes? 5. Who is the Nigeria electricity service provider and how is the service been delivered to residential homes 6. Differentiate between fuses and circuit breakerss 7. What are the risks from wrongfully usage of electricity? 8. What is the reason for testing electrical installations? 9. Briefly describe methods of testing electrical installations.

Week 7: Emergency and standby power services. Objective This is to introduce the students to sources of emergency and standby power services as well as suitability of available types. Description: 1. Residential electricity generation 2. Emergency and standby power system 3. Uninterruptible power sources (UPS) 4. Solar energy system Study Questions: 1. What is the need for emergency and standby power system in most residential and commercial buildings? 2. Name 5 brands of standby electricity generation system for residential buildings and 2 for industrial enterprises. 3. Differentiate between standby power system and uninterruptible power source (UPS) 4. Discuss inverter and charger within the context of emergency Standby power system.

5. What is and why the need for emergency standby power system (ESPS) 6. Name and differentiate between 2 basic types of UPS under ESPS group. 7. Itemize the component of standby power generator engine system.

Week 8 and 9: Ventilation, Refrigeration and Air-conditioning Objective: This is to enable students know the physiological reason for air ventilation in buildings as well two principal approaches to accomplish this: natural and mechanical. The other objective is to introduce the students to the needs and operation of refrigeration and air-conditioner Description: 1. The built environment 2. The imperative reasons for fresh air ventilation in building 3. Natural and mechanical ventilation 4. Refrigeration and air conditioning: Principles 5. Air conditioning system: Single, dual and package unit. 6. Assessment of refrigeration and air conditioning 7. Removal of thermal gains 8. Indoor and outdoor thermal comfort computation. Study Question: 1. Distinguish between the vacuum ventilation system and the plenum ventilation system and bring out their relative advantages and disadvantages. 2. Comment on the statement: Humidification is the heart of the air-conditioning system 3. What are the general requirements of good system ventilation? How can these be ensured in the natural system of ventilation. 4. Air enters an office through a 250mm 200mm duct at a velocity of 5m/s. The room dimensions are 5m 3m 3m. Calculate the room air change rate. 5. State, with reasons, the appropriate combinations of natural and mechanical ventilation for the following: (a) residence;(b) city office block;(c) basement boiler room;(d) industrial kitchen;(e) internal toilet accommodation;(f) hospital operating theatre;(g) entertainment theatre.

Week 10: Technical Presentation Objective: This is a deliberate effort aim at engendering the arts and confidence required for good technical presentation. A practical topic from the course would be given to students for presentation during the lecture period. Week 11: Fire services Objective: This is to enable students know how fire is developed, spread, detected and extinguished. The important of fire prevention mechanism structurally and nonstructural would be explored.

Description: 1. Development of fire 2. Identification of fire supportive ingredients and spreading. 3. Application of appropriate fire fighting system or combination for different fire classification. 4. Fire extinguishers: Fixed and non-fixed. 5. Fire detectors and alarms 6. Hazard detector. Study Question: 1. Itemize the goals of firefighting in order of priority. 2. List the sources of fire within a building and describe how they may develop into a major conflagration. State how the spread of fire is expected to be limited by good building and services practice. 3. Describe the fire-fighting provisions necessary in the Unilorin Senate building. 4. List the ways in which fire and smoke are detected and fire-fighting systems are brought into action. 5. Describe the methods and equipment used to fight fires within buildings in their likely order of use.

Week 12: Lifts, Escalators, Stairs and Vacuum cleaners Objective: The need for the provision of lifts, escalators, and stairs and vacuum cleaner services in the modern day buildings shall be explained to the students. The first three belong to vertical transportation system. Description: 1. Types of lift 2. Usage of lifts, escalators, stairs and vacuum cleaners 3. Working principle of vacuum cleaners 4. Their maintenances Week 13: Revisions Objective: The interactive session is for revisions, tutorial solutions, and general questions/discussions on any aspect of the course.

Legend 1- Available in the University Library 2- Available in local bookshops 3- Available on the Web. 4- Personal collection 5- Departmental libraries