Civil Engineering(Degree)

This course investigates the properties, production, and performance of key construction materials like concrete, steel, timber, and asphalt within the Zambian context. Students learn standard testing procedures for compressive strength, workability, and durability, which are critical for Quality Control Engineers on major projects for the RDA or private developers. Knowledge …

This course investigates the properties, production, and performance of key construction materials like concrete, steel, timber, and asphalt within the Zambian context. Students learn standard testing procedures for compressive strength, workability, and durability, which are critical for Quality Control Engineers on major projects for the RDA or private developers. Knowledge of local material sourcing, climate impacts on concrete curing, and sustainable alternatives is invaluable for cost-effective and resilient construction. 25schools supports practical learning with detailed guides on interpreting test results from the Zambia Bureau of Standards, visual aids on material failure modes, and preparation materials for laboratory assessments, helping students bridge theory and practice for academic and professional success.

This course integrates engineering knowledge with business principles, covering project planning, scheduling (CPM/PERT), cost estimation, budgeting, resource management, contract administration, and risk analysis. It prepares students for leadership roles as Project Engineers, Site Managers, or Quantity Surveyors within Zambian construction firms, mining companies (KCM), or public sector bodies like the …

This course integrates engineering knowledge with business principles, covering project planning, scheduling (CPM/PERT), cost estimation, budgeting, resource management, contract administration, and risk analysis. It prepares students for leadership roles as Project Engineers, Site Managers, or Quantity Surveyors within Zambian construction firms, mining companies (KCM), or public sector bodies like the Ministry of Infrastructure. Understanding procurement laws and the Zambia Revenue Authority (ZRA) regulations for projects is also highlighted. 25schools delivers practical tools such as worked examples of project network diagrams, templates for resource schedules, and case studies of local projects, providing vital exam preparation and a practical toolkit for managing the delivery of complex infrastructure projects in Zambia.

This course delivers the essential mathematical toolkit for civil engineering, covering differential and integral calculus, series, and linear algebra. These techniques are applied to model structural behavior, optimize resource allocation, and analyze trends in project data—skills vital for roles in cost estimation, logistics planning, and design within Zambian consulting firms …

This course delivers the essential mathematical toolkit for civil engineering, covering differential and integral calculus, series, and linear algebra. These techniques are applied to model structural behavior, optimize resource allocation, and analyze trends in project data—skills vital for roles in cost estimation, logistics planning, and design within Zambian consulting firms and contractors. Understanding calculus is key for analyzing stress-strain relationships in materials used by KCM and Mopani, or for hydraulic modeling in Energy projects with ZESCO. 25schools demystifies complex concepts with step-by-step solved examples, topic-specific revision sheets, and exam-style questions that align with the curricula of Apex and other Zambian universities, ensuring students gain confidence and computational proficiency.

This foundational course analyzes forces on particles and rigid bodies in equilibrium, covering topics like resultants, moments, trusses, frames, friction, and centroids. It's the cornerstone for structural design, crucial for Zambian Civil Engineers ensuring the stability of buildings, bridges, and infrastructure. Mastery is essential for Site Managers overseeing construction for …

This foundational course analyzes forces on particles and rigid bodies in equilibrium, covering topics like resultants, moments, trusses, frames, friction, and centroids. It's the cornerstone for structural design, crucial for Zambian Civil Engineers ensuring the stability of buildings, bridges, and infrastructure. Mastery is essential for Site Managers overseeing construction for firms like China Jiangxi or Dangote, and for Consultants calculating loads on projects for the Road Development Agency (RDA). 25schools provides simplified notes, free-body diagram tutorials, and practice problem sets tailored to help students at UNZA, CBU, and Mulungushi University build the analytical skills needed to excel in exams and lay a solid professional foundation in Zambia's booming Construction sector.

This course explores the properties and behavior of fluids at rest and in motion, covering fluid statics, conservation laws (mass, energy, momentum), flow in pipes and open channels, and dimensional analysis. It is fundamental for Water Resources and Hydraulic Engineers designing Zambia's critical water infrastructure. Applications include designing municipal water …

This course explores the properties and behavior of fluids at rest and in motion, covering fluid statics, conservation laws (mass, energy, momentum), flow in pipes and open channels, and dimensional analysis. It is fundamental for Water Resources and Hydraulic Engineers designing Zambia's critical water infrastructure. Applications include designing municipal water supply systems, irrigation channels for agriculture, spillways for dams managed by WARMA, and drainage for urban developments. 25schools provides clear, contextualized notes on applying Bernoulli's equation and the Moody chart, along with practice problems based on typical Zambian scenarios, equipping students at Mulungushi and other universities with the analytical tools needed for exams and future roles in addressing Zambia's water and Energy challenges.

This course provides the principles of soil mechanics, including soil classification, compaction, permeability, shear strength, and consolidation. It forms the basis for foundation design, slope stability analysis, and earth-retaining structure design—all vital for safe construction on Zambia's varied soils. Geotechnical Engineers are in high demand for assessing sites for large …

This course provides the principles of soil mechanics, including soil classification, compaction, permeability, shear strength, and consolidation. It forms the basis for foundation design, slope stability analysis, and earth-retaining structure design—all vital for safe construction on Zambia's varied soils. Geotechnical Engineers are in high demand for assessing sites for large projects like dams, tailings storage facilities for Mopani, and road embankments for the RDA. 25schools breaks down complex theories like Mohr-Coulomb failure criterion with clear diagrams, offers guides for interpreting soil test data, and provides practice calculations for bearing capacity, directly aiding students in mastering this crucial subject for exams and their future roles in Zambia's Construction and Mining industries.

This core course examines the behavior of deformable solid bodies under various loads, focusing on stress, strain, torsion, bending, shear, and deflection. It provides the theoretical foundation for designing safe and efficient structural elements like beams, columns, and shafts. For Zambian Structural Engineers and Design Consultants, applying these principles is …

This core course examines the behavior of deformable solid bodies under various loads, focusing on stress, strain, torsion, bending, shear, and deflection. It provides the theoretical foundation for designing safe and efficient structural elements like beams, columns, and shafts. For Zambian Structural Engineers and Design Consultants, applying these principles is non-negotiable when specifying members for commercial buildings, industrial plants for the Mining sector, or transmission towers for ZESCO. Understanding failure theories prevents catastrophic collapses. 25schools aids mastery with comprehensive diagrammatic explanations, formula derivation sheets, and extensive problem sets on shear force and bending moment diagrams, specifically designed to help students tackle challenging exams and prepare for real-world design challenges in Zambia.

This applied design course covers the limit state design of reinforced concrete structural elements according to relevant codes (e.g., Eurocode). Students learn to design beams, slabs, columns, and footings for bending, shear, and deflection, integrating knowledge of materials and structural analysis. This skill is paramount for Structural Engineers in Zambia's …

This applied design course covers the limit state design of reinforced concrete structural elements according to relevant codes (e.g., Eurocode). Students learn to design beams, slabs, columns, and footings for bending, shear, and deflection, integrating knowledge of materials and structural analysis. This skill is paramount for Structural Engineers in Zambia's construction industry, responsible for designing durable and cost-effective structures for commercial buildings, hospitals for the Ministry of Health, and industrial facilities. 25schools offers indispensable resources like simplified design procedure checklists, detailed solved examples of typical Zambian building elements, and notes on local material specifications, providing critical exam-prep support for students at CBU and UNZA while preparing them for real-world design office practice.

This course introduces analytical methods for determining internal forces and displacements in statically determinate structures, including beams, trusses, and frames. Students master techniques for calculating reactions, shear forces, bending moments, and deflections—the essential precursor to structural design. Proficiency is critical for Zambian Civil Engineers working as Structural Analysts or Designers, …

This course introduces analytical methods for determining internal forces and displacements in statically determinate structures, including beams, trusses, and frames. Students master techniques for calculating reactions, shear forces, bending moments, and deflections—the essential precursor to structural design. Proficiency is critical for Zambian Civil Engineers working as Structural Analysts or Designers, ensuring the integrity of everything from low-cost housing to complex industrial facilities for the Mining sector. 25schools supports this challenging subject with methodical solution frameworks, animated tutorials for visualizing load paths, and a repository of past exam problems from UNZA and CBU, helping students develop the logical problem-solving skills required to succeed academically and as future Consultants or Site Supervisors.