العربية The Department of Civil Engineering seeks to offer distinguished academic programs that equip graduates with creative competencies in the field of civil engineering, in line with the needs of the local and regional labor markets. The department also aims to conduct scientific research and provide engineering consultation services that contribute to community development, supported by specialized faculty and an enabling educational environment.
To be one of the leading civil engineering departments locally and distinguished regionally.
The Department of Civil Engineering aims to:
- Offer advanced academic programs and courses aligned with local, regional, and international standards.
- Develop programs and curricula in accordance with the needs of the local and regional labor markets.
- Contribute to community service by providing engineering consultations, conducting technical studies, and training professionals.
- Enhance the research capabilities of faculty members and strengthen the linkage between research activities and the needs of the external community.
Academic Programs
Scientific research
Research Focus Areas of the Department of Civil Engineering
- Structural Engineering
Analysis and design of concrete, steel, and composite structures; investigation of structural behavior under various loading conditions; earthquake engineering; strengthening and rehabilitation of structures; and advanced construction materials. - Geotechnical Engineering
Soil mechanics and foundations; soil improvement techniques; slope stability; tunnel engineering; and soil–structure interaction studies. - Transportation and Traffic Engineering
Planning and design of roadway networks; traffic engineering; intelligent transportation systems (ITS); road safety; and transportation infrastructure management. - Water Resources Engineering
Applied hydrology; water resources management; hydraulic modeling; water distribution networks; and stormwater and flood management. - Environmental Engineering
Drinking water and wastewater treatment; solid waste management; environmental impact assessment; environmental sustainability; and pollution control technologies. - Construction Engineering and Management
Project planning and scheduling; cost management; risk management; modern construction techniques; Building Information Modeling (BIM); and quality control and occupational safety. - Construction Materials and Pavement Engineering
Development and testing of construction materials; advanced concrete technologies; sustainable materials; design and maintenance of pavement layers; and recycling techniques.
Civil Engineering Laboratories
The Civil Engineering Department at the University of Science and Technology includes a set of modern specialized laboratories that support teaching, research, graduation projects, engineering testing, and technical consultation. These laboratories connect theoretical knowledge with practical applications and develop students’ technical and analytical skills according to modern engineering practice.
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Soil Laboratory
The Soil Laboratory provides a practical environment for studying the physical and mechanical properties of soil and analyzing its engineering behavior. It supports safe and economical foundation and structure design, while strengthening students’ applied and research skills in geotechnical engineering.
Laboratory Equipment
- Direct shear apparatus
- Soil permeability apparatus
- Atterberg limits apparatus
- Soil consolidation apparatus
- Field density apparatus
- Soil compaction apparatus
- Soil drying apparatus
- Electronic balance
- 4-inch compaction molds
- 6-inch C.B.R. compaction molds
- Modified Proctor hammer
- Standard Proctor hammer
- Coarse soil sample splitter
02
Roads Laboratory
The Roads Laboratory prepares students to understand and test the properties of road-construction materials according to approved technical standards. It strengthens practical skills related to transportation infrastructure design and implementation.
Laboratory Equipment
- Marshall testing apparatus
- Sample mixer
- Air suction apparatus for samples
- Water bath
- Universal apparatus for soil and road tests
- Sample diameter reduction apparatus
- Road loading plate apparatus
- Bituminous mixture extraction apparatus
- Ring and ball apparatus
- Sample sensitivity level
- Asphalt oven
- Los Angeles abrasion apparatus
03
Construction Materials Laboratory
The Construction Materials Laboratory develops students’ ability to test and analyze different construction materials such as concrete, cement, aggregates, and steel. It helps students understand material behavior and quality according to approved engineering specifications.
Laboratory Equipment
- Tension and compression testing machine
- Specific gravity apparatus
- Cement penetration apparatus
- Cement mortar apparatus
- Concrete compaction apparatus
- Sieve shaker
- Sample extraction apparatus
- Concrete vibrator
- Concrete penetration apparatus
- Thermal oven
- Small cement mixer
- Concrete molds
- Large brass sieves
04
Water and Hydraulics Laboratory
The Water and Hydraulics Laboratory develops students’ understanding of fluid behavior and flow applications in pipes and open channels. It supports the design of water networks and hydraulic structures through practical experiments and applied simulation.
Laboratory Equipment
- Hydraulic bench apparatus
- Hydrostatic pressure apparatus
- Pipe friction loss apparatus
- Flow apparatus
- Overflow weir apparatus
- Centrifugal pump
- Pipe pressure measurement pump
- Bend-loss apparatus
- Flow visualization apparatus
- Flow channel apparatus
- Bernoulli apparatus
- Jet impact apparatus
05
Sanitary Engineering Laboratory
The Sanitary Engineering Laboratory develops students’ skills in evaluating water quality and performing the physical, chemical, and sanitary tests required to ensure compliance with environmental and health standards. It supports practical applications and research in water and environmental engineering.
Laboratory Equipment
- Bench-top conductivity meter
- Bench-top pH meter
- Portable multi-parameter meter
- Bench-top turbidity meter
- Visible spectrophotometer
- Programmable spectrophotometer
- Drying oven
- Hot plate / stirrer
- Top-loading balance
- Deionizer
- Vacuum pump
- Filtration unit
- BOD meter and BOD incubator
06
Computer Laboratory
The Computer Laboratory provides an advanced technical environment for training students in specialized engineering software used for analysis, design, and engineering modeling. It supports students’ abilities in engineering design, analysis, and project management.
Laboratory Equipment
- Computers
- Chairs
- Tables
07
Surveying Laboratory
The Surveying Laboratory supports practical training in land surveying, measurements, levels, mapping, and field data collection using surveying instruments and accessories.
Laboratory Equipment
- Total station
- Leveling instruments
- Planimeter
- Guiding poles
- Measuring tapes of different lengths: 20 m, 30 m, and 50 m
- Surveying instrument tripods
- 5-meter staffs and rods
- Reflector prisms
- Level apparatus
- Theodolite
📋 Graduation Projects 2025-2026 | Civil Engineering
🏗️ Faculty of Engineering – University of Science and Technology, Sana'a, Yemen
| Group | Student Name | Specialization | Supervisor |
|---|---|---|---|
| Group 1 | Ahmed Mohammed Saeed Farhan Ghalib | Reinforced Concrete | Dr. Mohammed Al-Amoudi |
| Amir Al-Din Mohammed Yahya Aqlan | |||
| Alaa Abdul Fattah Ali Hassan Saad | |||
| Ali Noman Mohammed Al-Kahli | |||
| Mohammed Abdullah Mohammed Saleh Al-Baqshi | |||
| Group 2 | Riyad Mujammal Ali Mohammed | Highway Engineering | Dr. Ziyad Mutahar Al-Jabubi |
| Emad Abdul Raqeeb Yahya Ahmed Jashah | |||
| Mohammed Abdul Wahab Mohammed Taha Omar | |||
| Muthanna Mohammed Muthanna Al-Safiri | |||
| Group 3 | Hamad Ali Ahmed Al-Bajani | Reinforced Concrete | Dr. Ziyad Mutahar Al-Jabubi |
| Abdul Rahman Mohammed Hassan Jilan Qasim | |||
| Hammam Ahmed Ali Naji Abdul Wahab | |||
| Ali Abdul Wali Ali Al-Tam | |||
| Group 4 | Kharif Khaled Mohammed Al-Asri | Project Management | Dr. Muadh Kahl |
| Mohammed Bander Abdullah Al-Saidi | |||
| Ma'asar Nabeel Ali Mohammed | |||
| Group 5 | Dhiya Al-Haq Al-Uthaymili | Project Management | Dr. Muadh Kahl |
| Emad Yahya Azzan | |||
| Naser Saleh Mohammed Al-Tarmah | |||
| Noor Al-Din Mohammed Al-Marhabi | |||
| Group 6 | Zakaria Al-Abdi | Reinforced Concrete | Dr. Ziyad Mutahar Al-Jabubi |
| Younis Al-Abdi | |||
| Abdul Rahman Ali Al-Raymi | |||
| Yasser Al-Hamiri | |||
| Group 7 | Amer Al-Faqih | Project Management | Dr. Muadh Kahl |
| Ibrahim Aqqari | |||
| Hamza Al-Absi | |||
| Abdul Jalil Qasir |
🏗️ Specializations: Reinforced Concrete | Highway Engineering | Project Management
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