Airport Terminal
Students: Ali Mourtada and Elias Bachir
Faculty Supervisors: Mohamed Harajli and Hamed Assaf

The project addressed the design of an additional terminal for the Beirut Rafik Hariri International Airport. The design was conducted from a mechanical and civil standpoint. The civil design component started with an architectural plan that reflected a modern terminal and included a geotechnical study and a study of the reinforced concrete structure based on the architectural plan. The structure was designed to be compatible with an operational terminal, through a long span system, and was designed for lateral load produced by winds and seismic activity.

Army Base
Students: Emile Abou Samra, Makram Bou Habib, Ralph El Hachem, and Pierre Ghazal Mouawad
Faculty Supervisors: Bilal Hamad and Salah Sadek

This project started by determining the core organization of a sophisticated army base and the layout of structures required by international standards. The main disciplines covered in this project were structural engineering, soil/foundation engineering and transportation supported by a general understanding of the structural organization of a typical military base.

Bomb Shelter
Students: Ziad Bou Nasr, Rida Mortada, Hrag Hayrabedian, and Roy Janho
Faculty Supervisors: Salah Sadek and Mohamed Harajli

This project consists of a civilian bomb shelter in a suburban area close to Beirut. The project consisted of defining the proper location of the bunker based on the topographic and demographic maps of the area as well as determining the level of resistance the structure should offer against bomb attacks. The need for strengthening the soil on which the structure is built as well as the need for maintaining proper living conditions within the bunker were considered.

Elevated Train
Students: Salim Fleyfel, Fadi Saade, and Nassim Zeineddine
Faculty Supervisors: Isam Kaysi and Mohamed Harajli

The project proposed to transform the Hamra area into a pedestrian district. To assist the movement of people around the area without a car, an elevated mini-train was proposed as a mean of transportation. This proposed system was addressed in the project based on three considerations, namely, structural engineering (elevated train track structure), transportation and urban planning, and financial and managerial.

Formula 1 Circuit
Students: Jad Abi Ghosn, Ayoub Marc Aoun, Ragi Edde, and Serge Eid
Faculty Supervisors: Isam Kaysi and Mutasem El Fadel

This project involved the design of the Formula 1 Circuit in Downtown Beirut by modifying the current network of roads in and the design of temporary structures used during to the circuit. In addition, economic, financial, and environmental benefits or constraints were studied.

Green Mall
Students: Philippe Harrak, Patrick Abi Nader, Amine Kanso, and Hatem El Rayess
Faculty Supervisors: Bilal Hamad and George Ayoub

This project proposed the development of a “green” mall in a manner that focuses on minimizing its environmental implications through adequate choice of construction materials and design of its water supply and wastewater systems.

Harbor (Saida)
Students: Riad Abou Jaoude, Bassam Baroud, and Cyril Moufarrej
Faculty Supervisors: Habib Basha and Isam Kaysi

This project incorporates the design of a new harbor in Saida which includes a breakwater as well as access channels, port basin (layout to minimize wave action), and quays. In addition, the operation of this seaport facility was considered, including the need for transit sheds, warehouses, container storage and operation areas (yard), customs facilities, passenger facilities, administration buildings, parking areas and specialized equipment (cranes, tractor/trailers, etc.).

Lake Resort
Students: Liliane Bou Nader, Nicolas Chalhoub, Sergio Mitri, and Rateb Zaouk
Faculty Supervisors: George Ayoub and Hamed Assaf

This project focuses on establishing a resort in the Bekaa region, at the shores of the Qaraon Lake. The project included (i) a geotechnical study to determine the type of the soil where the project is to be completed; (ii) a hydrological study of the Qaraon Lake to determine its level at different times of the year; (iii) basic structural design of the hotel, bungalows, … to be constructed; and, (iv) a study of the necessary road construction to connect the resort to the nearest highway.

Offshore Oil Rig
Students: Adel Abdo, Mohannad Hasna, Rami Abu Errub, and Tarek Hatoun
Faculty Supervisors: Mounir Mabsout, Habib Basha, and Fadi Hamdan

This project consists of building an off-shore oil rig. It addressed the site structure based on wind, sea, and wave data pertaining to the intended site as well as the type of structure depending on the selected site depth. The project involved structural modeling and design including the type of oil platform to be designed, steel structure design, foundations, and soil structure interface. Finally, issues related to safety, risk, and maintenance were addressed.

Use of Demolition Waste to Expand the Port of Beirut
Students: Gustave Cordahi, Carla Huijer, Patrick Mattar, and Emile Sabbagha
Faculty Supervisors: Mutasem El Fadel and Isam Kaysi

This project consists of two main themes: the first is the improvement of the Beirut Port operations and the second is the use of the demolition waste left by the July war in Lebanon. Different alternatives were brought forth and discussed. Two alternatives to improve the operations of the Port were considered namely the expansion of the terminal northwards up to the Beirut River, and filling of current Basin 4 of the port using the demolition waste. The amount, nature, and type of the demolition waste left by the July war in Lebanon was evaluated.