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Syllabus for [Link] (Civil Engineering) Up to Third Year

Second Year Third Semester

[Link]
Sl Subject Theory Contact Hours/Week Credit
No Code Points
.
L T P Total
1 HU301 Values & Ethics in Profession 3 0 0 3 3
2 CH302 Chemistry 3 1 0 4 4
3 CH301 Basic Environmental Engineering 3 0 0 3 3
&Elementary Biology
4 CE301 Solid Mechanics 3 0 0 3 3
5 CE302 Surveying 3 1 0 4 4
6 CE303 Building Material & Construction 3 1 0 4 4
Total of Theory 21 21
B. PRACTICAL
7 CH382 Chemistry Lab 0 0 3 3 2
8 CE391 Solid Mechanics 0 0 3 3 2
9 CE392 Surveying Practice I 0 0 3 3 2
10 CE393 Building Design & Drawing 0 0 3 3 2
Total of Practical 12 8
Total of Semester 33 29

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Second Year Fourth Semester

[Link]
Sl Subject Theory Contact Hours/Week Credit
No. Code Points
L T P Tota
l
1 M(CS)401 Numerical Methods 2 1 0 3 2
2 M402 Mathematics – 3 3 1 0 4 4
3 CE401 Fluid Mechanics 3 0 0 3 3
4 CE402 Structural Analysis 3 1 0 4 4
5 CE403 Soil Mechanics 3 1 0 4 4
Total of Theory 18 17
B. PRACTICAL
6 HU481 Technical Report Writing & 0 0 3 3 2
Language Lab Practice
7 M(CS)491 Numerical Methods 0 0 2 2 1
8 CE491 Fluid Mechanics 0 0 3 3 2
9 CE492 Surveying Practice –II 0 0 3 3 2
10 CE493 Soil Mechanics Lab – I 0 0 3 3 2
Total of Practical 14 9
Total of Semester 32 26

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Third Year – Fifth Semester

[Link]
Sl Subject Theory Contact Hours/Week Credit
No Code Points
.
L T P Total
1 HU501 Economics for Engineers 3 0 0 3 3
2 CE501 Foundation Engineering 3 1 0 4 4
3 CE502 Design of RC Structures 3 1 0 4 4
4 CE503 Concrete Technology 3 0 0 3 3
5 CE504 Engineering Geology 3 0 0 3 3
6 CE505 Free Elective-I 3 0 0 3 3
A. Database Management System
B. Operating System
[Link] &
Microcontrollers
Total of Theory 20 20
B. PRACTICAL
7 CE591 Soil Mechanics Lab – II 0 0 3 3 2
8 CE592 Concrete Laboratory 0 0 3 3 2
9 CE593 Quantity Surveying, Specifications 0 0 3 3 2
and Valuation
10 CE594 Engineering Geology Laboratory 0 0 3 3 2
11. CE595 Free Elective-I Lab 0 0 3 3 2
A. Database Management System
Lab
B. Operating System Lab
C. Microprocessors &
Microcontrollers Lab
Total of Practical 15 10
Total of Semester 35 30

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Third Year – Sixth Semester

[Link]
Sl Subject Theory Contact Hours/Week Credit
No. Code Points
L T P Total
1 HU601 Principles of Management 2 0 0 2 2
2 CE601 Highway & Transportation 3 0 0 3 3
Engineering
3 CE602 Design of Steel Structure 3 0 0 3 3
4 CE603 Construction Planning and 3 0 0 3 3
Management
5 CE604 Professional Elective – I 3 0 0 3 3
6 CE605 Free Elective – II 3 0 0 3 3
A. Control System
B. Software Engineering
C. Operation Research
Total of Theory 17 17
B. PRACTICAL
7 CE691 Highway & Transportation 0 0 3 3 2
Engineering Lab
8 CE692 Detailing of RC and Steel 0 0 3 3 2
Structures
9 CE693 CAD Laboratory 0 0 3 3 2
10 CE681 Seminar 0 0 3 3 2
Total of Practical 12 8
Total of Semester 29 25

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Fourth Year – Seventh Semester

[Link]
Sl Subject Theory Contact Hours/Week Credit
No Code Points
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L T P Total
1 CE701 Environmental Engineering 3 0 0 3 3
2 CE702 Water Resource Engineering 3 0 0 3 3
3 CE703 Professional Elective II 3 0 0 3 3
4 CE704 Professional Elective III 3 0 0 3 3
5 CE705 Free Elective II 3 0 0 3 3
Total of Theory 15 15
B. PRACTICAL
6 HU781 Group Discussion 0 0 3 3 2
7 CE791 Environmental Engineering Lab 0 0 3 3 2
8 CE792 Civil Engineering Practice Sessional 0 0 3 3 2
9 CE793 Free Elective Laboratory 0 0 3 3 2
10 CE782 Industrial training 4 weeks during 6th -7 thSem- 2
break
11 CE783 Project Part I 6 2
Total of Practical 18 12
Total of Semester 33 27

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Fourth Year – Eighth Semester

[Link]
Sl Subject Theory Contact Hours/Week Credit
No. Code Points
L T P Total
1 HU801A Organizational Behaviour/ 2 0 0 2 2
HU801B Project Management
2 CE801 Professional Elective IV 3 0 0 3 3
3 CE802 Professional Elective V 3 0 0 3 3
Total of Theory 8 8
B. PRACTICAL
4 CE891 Structural Engineering Design 0 0 6 6 4
Practice
5 CE881 Project Part II 0 0 12 12 6
6 CE882 Grand Viva 3
Total of Practical 18 13
Total of Semester 26 21

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SECOND YEAR THIRD SEMESTER

THEORY

Theory: VALUES & ETHICS IN PROFESSION

Paper Code: HU-301
Contacts:3L
Credits- 3
Science, Technology and Engineering as knowledge and as Social and Professional Activities

Effects of Technological Growth:

Rapid Technological growth and depletion of resources, Reports of the Club of Rome. Limits of
growth: sustainable
development
Energy Crisis: Renewable Energy Resources
Environmental degradation and pollution. Eco-friendly Technologies. Environmental
Regulations, Environmental Ethics
Appropriate Technology Movement of Schumacher; later developments
Technology and developing notions. Problems of Technology transfer, Technology assessment
impact analysis.
Human Operator in Engineering projects and industries. Problems of man, machine, interaction,
Impact of assembly line and
automation. Human centered Technology.

Ethics of Profession:
Engineering profession: Ethical issues in Engineering practice, Conflicts between business
demands and professional ideals.
Social and ethical responsibilities of Technologists. Codes of professional ethics. Whistle
blowing and beyond, Case studies.

Profession and Human Values:

Values Crisis in contemporary society
Nature of values: Value Spectrum of a good life
Psychological values: Integrated personality; mental health
Societal values: The modern search for a good society, justice, democracy, secularism, rule of
law, values in Indian
Constitution.
Aesthetic values: Perception and enjoyment of beauty, simplicity, clarity
Moral and ethical values: Nature of moral judgements; canons of ethics; ethics of virtue; ethics
of duty; ethics of
responsibility.

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Textbook:
1. Stephen H Unger, Controlling Technology: Ethics and the Responsible Engineers, John Wiley
& Sons, New York 1994
(2nd Ed)
2. Deborah Johnson, Ethical Issues in Engineering, Prentice Hall, Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey
1991.
3. A. N. Tripathi, Human values in the Engineering Profession, Monograph published by IIM,
Calcutta 1996.

Theory: CHEMISTRY L-T-P= 3-1-0

Paper Code: CH-302
Credits: 4
At least 45 hrs/sem
Note 1: There will be one compulsory objective type question comprising ten numbers spread
over the entire syllabus and each carrying one mark.
Note 2: Two questions are to be set from each module out of which five questions are to be
answered taking at least 1 from each module. All questions carry equal marks.

Module -I (10L): Basic Stereochemistry & Spectroscopy:

Introduction to Chemistry: Structure of water molecules. Basic concepts of pH, buffer, pKa.
Weak inter-molecular interactions in bio-macromolecules.
Stereochemistry: optical isomer (d, l, and D, L and R, S nomenclature), geometrical isomer (cis,
trans), basic idea of Fischer (glucose). Newman and Sawhorse (butane and cyclohexane),
Haworth (glucose) projection formula.
Spectroscopy: Introduction, absorption and emission spectroscopy, Lambert–Beer law. Basic
concepts and principles and applications of UV and visible spectroscopy.

Mod-II (10L): Structural Chemistry of Carbohydrates, Lipids, Vitamin, Hormone and

Minerals:
Chemistry of Carbohydrates: Mono, di and Polysaccharide (glycogen, starch, cellulose),
Classification, Structure (based on Fisher, Haworth projection formulae) and Function.
Chemistry of Lipids: Classification, Structure and Function
(Fatty acids, Fats and oils, phospholipids, sphingolipids, glycolipids, cholesterol).
Vitamins, hormones and minerals: classification, Structure and Function.

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Module- III (10L): Structural Chemistry of Amino Acids, Proteins and Nucleic acids:
Chemistry of Proteins: Chemistry of amino acids and peptides. Peptide bond, pH titration curve
for amino acids.
Primary, secondary (alpha helix, beta sheet, Ramachandran plot), tertiary (Ribonuclease);
quaternary and super secondary structure of protein, Protein denaturation and Functions.
Chemistry of Nucleic Acids: Chemistry of Nucleoside,
Nucleotide and nomeclature. Primary, secondary structure and function of DNA and RNA,
Denaturation and renaturation kinetics of DNA.

Module-IV (10 L): Organic Reaction Mechanism & Polymer:

Basis of Organic Reactions Mechanism: SN1, SN2, E1 and E2 reactions, Addition reactions,
Rearrangement reactions, Hoffmann and Saytzeff rules, Markonikoff rule and Kharash effect,
Diels-Alder reaction, aromatic electrophilic substitution. Basic concepts of biopolymer and
biomaterials with context of nanotechnology.
Tutorials: Problem-solving exercises related to the 4 modules. Each module: 4 tutorials.
Revision: 4L (1 for each module)

Textbook:
1. Lehninger Principles of Biochemistry by Nelson and Cox, McMillan publishers
2. Van Holde, Principles of Physical Biochemistry, Pearson
3. Biochemistry by Lubert Stryer. W. H. Freeman & Company, NY
4. Biochemistry by Zubey. Wm. C. Brown publishers

Reference books:
1. David Friefelder, Physical Biochemistry,
2. Practical Biochemistry Principles and techniques: Ed Wilson and Walker, Cambridge
University Press
3. Biochemical Calculations by Irwin H. Segel, John Wiley & Sons

Theory: BASIC ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING & ELEMENTARY BIOLOGY

Code: CH-301
Contacts: 3L = 3
Credits: 3
General:
Basic ideas of environment, basic concepts, man, society & environment, their
inter relationship. 1L

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Mathematics of population growth and associated problems, Importance of population study in

environmental engineering, definition of resource, types of resource, renewable, non-renewable,
potentially renewable, effect of excessive use vis-à-vis population growth, Sustainable
Development. 2L
Materials balance: Steady state conservation system, steady state system with non conservative
pollutants, step function. 1L
Environmental degradation: Natural environmental Hazards like Flood, earthquake, Landslide-
causes, effects and
control/management; Anthropogenic degradation like Acid rain-cause, effects and control.
Nature and scope of Environmental Science and Engineering. 2L

Ecology:
Elements of ecology: System, open system, closed system, definition of ecology, species,
population, community, definition
of ecosystem- components types and function. 1L
Structure and function of the following ecosystem: Forest ecosystem, Grassland ecosystem,
Desert ecosystem, Aquatic ecosystems, Mangrove ecosystem (special reference to Sundar ban);
Food chain [definition and one example of each food chain, Food web. 2L
Biogeochemical Cycle- definition, significance, flow chart of different cycles with only
elementary reaction [Oxygen, carbon, Nitrogen, Phosphate, Sulphur]. 1L
Biodiversity- types, importance, Endemic species, Biodiversity Hot-spot, Threats to biodiversity,
Conservation of biodiversity. 2L

Air pollution and control:

Atmospheric Composition: Troposphere, Stratosphere, Mesosphere, Thermosphere, Tropopause
and Mesopause. 1L
Energy balance: Conductive and Convective heat transfer, radiation heat transfer, simple global
temperature model [Earth as a black body, earth as albedo], Problems. 1L
Green house effects: Definition, impact of greenhouse gases on the global climate and
consequently on sea water level, agriculture and marine food. Global warming and its
consequence, Control of Global warming. Earth’s heat budget. 1L
Lapse rate: Ambient lapse rate Adiabatic lapse rate, atmospheric stability, temperature inversion
(radiation inversion). 2L
Atmospheric dispersion: Maximum mixing depth, ventilation coefficient, effective stack height,
smokestack plumes and Gaussian plume model. 2L
Definition of pollutants and contaminants, Primary and secondary pollutants: emission standard,
criteria pollutant.
Sources and effect of different air pollutants- Suspended particulate matter, oxides of carbon,
oxides of nitrogen, oxides of sulphur, particulate, PAN. 2L
Smog, Photochemical smog and London smog.
Depletion Ozone layer: CFC, destruction of ozone layer by CFC, impact of other green house
gases, effect of ozone modification. 1L
Standards and control measures: Industrial, commercial and residential air quality standard,
control measure (ESP. cyclone separator, bag house, catalytic converter, scrubber (ventury),
Statement with brief reference). 1L

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Water Pollution and Control:

Hydrosphere, Hydrological cycle and Natural water.

Pollutants of water, their origin and effects: Oxygen demanding wastes, pathogens, nutrients,
Salts, thermal application, heavy metals, pesticides, volatile organic compounds. 2L

River/Lake/ground water pollution: River: DO, 5 day BOD test, Seeded BOD test, BOD reaction
rate constants, Effect of oxygen demanding wastes on river[deoxygenation, reaeration], COD,
Oil, Greases, pH. 2L
Lake: Eutrophication [Definition, source and effect]. 1L
Ground water: Aquifers, hydraulic gradient, ground water flow (Definition only) 1L
Standard and control: Waste water standard [BOD, COD, Oil, Grease],
Water Treatment system [coagulation and flocculation, sedimentation and filtration, disinfection,
hardness and alkalinity, softening]
Waste water treatment system, primary and secondary treatments [Trickling filters, rotating
biological contractor, Activated sludge, sludge treatment, oxidation ponds] tertiary treatment
definition. 2L
Water pollution due to the toxic elements and their biochemical effects: Lead, Mercury,
Cadmium, and Arsenic 1L

Land Pollution:
Lithosphere; Internal structure of earth, rock and soil. 1L
Solid Waste: Municipal, industrial, commercial, agricultural, domestic, pathological and
hazardous solid wastes; Recovery and disposal method- Open dumping, Land filling,
incineration, composting, recycling.
Solid waste management and control (hazardous and biomedical waste). 2L

Noise Pollution:
Definition of noise, effect of noise pollution, noise classification [Transport noise, occupational
noise, neighbourhood noise] 1L
Definition of noise frequency, noise pressure, noise intensity, noise threshold limit value,
equivalent noise level,
L10 (18hr Index) , n Ld .
Noise pollution control. 1L

Environmental Management:
Environmental impact assessment, Environmental Audit, Environmental laws and protection act
of India, Different international environmental treaty/ agreement/ protocol. 2L

Reference Books:
1. Masters, G. M., “Introduction to Environmental Engineering and Science”, Prentice-Hall of
India Pvt. Ltd., 1991.
De, A. K., “Environmental Chemistry”, New Age International.

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SOLID MECHANICS
Code: CE-301
Contact: 3L
Credits: 3

Details of Course Content:

Review of Basic Concepts of Stress and Strain: Normal stress, Shear stress, Bearing stress,
Normal strain, Shearing strain; Hooke’s law; Poisson’s ratio; Stress-strain diagram of ductile and
brittle materials; Elastic limit; Ultimate stress;
Yielding; Modulus of elasticity; Factor of safety.

1. Beam Statics: Support reactions, concepts of redundancy, axial force, shear force and bending
moment diagrams for concentrated, uniformly distributed, linearly varying load, concentrated
moments in simply supported beams, cantilever and overhanging beams. 9

2. Symmetric Beam Bending: Basic kinematic assumption, moment of inertia, elastic flexure
formulae and its application, Bending and shear stress for regular sections, shear centre
Deflection of statically determinate beams: Fundamental concepts: Elastic curve, moment
Curvature relationship, governing differential equation, boundary conditions: Direct integration
Solution. 13

3. Analysis of determinate plane trusses: Concepts of redundancy, Analysis by method of

joints, method of sections
Two Dimensional Stress Problems: Principal stresses, maximum shear stresses, Mohr’s
circle of 10 stresses, construction of Mohr’s circle

4. Introduction to thin cylindrical & spherical shells: Hoop stress and meridonial - stress and
volumetric changes. Torsion: Pure torsion, torsion of circular solid shaft and hollow shafts,
torsional equation, torsional rigidity, closed coil helical; springs. Columns: Fundamentals,
criteria for stability in equilibrium, column buckling theory, Euler’s load for columns with
different end conditions, limitations of Euler’s theory – problems, eccentric load and secant
formulae.

Reference Books:
1 Elements of Strength of Material S. P. Timoshenko & D. H. Young EWP Pvt. Ltd
2 Engineering Mechanics of Solids E. P. Popov Pearson Education
3 Strength of Materials R. Subramanian OXFORD University Press
4 Strength of Material Bansal
5 Strength of Materials S S Bhavikatti Vikas Publishing House Pvt. Ltd
6 Strength of Material A. Pytel & F. L. Singer AWL Inc
7 Strength of Material Ramamrutham
8 Engineering Mechanics I by J. L. Mariam John Willey

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9 Engineering Mechanics I. H. Shames PHI

10 Fundamentals of Strength of Material Nag & Chandra WIE

Theory: SURVEYING
Code: CE-302
Contact: 3L + 1T
Credits: 4
MOD DETAILS COURSE OF CONTENT HOURS TOTAL

I Introduction: Definition, classification of

surveying, objectives, principles of surveying

Chain surveying: Chain and its types, Optical 12 42

square, Cross staff, Reconnaissance and site
Location, Locating ground features by offsets
– Field book. Chaining for obtaining the
outline
of structures, Methods for overcoming
obstacles, Conventional symbols, Plotting
chain survey
and Computation of areas, Errors in chain
surveying and their elimination: Problems

Compass Surveying: Details of prismatic

compass, Use and adjustments, Bearings, Local
attraction and its adjustments. Chain and
compass surveying of an area, Booking and
plotting,
Adjustments of traverse, Errors in compass
surveying and precautions: Problems.

II Plane Table Surveying: Equipment,

Orientation, Methods of Plane Tabling, Three
Point Problems.

Leveling: Introduction, Basic definitions, Detail 11

of dumpy Level, Temporary adjustment of
Levels,
Sensitiveness of bubble tube; Methods of
leveling – Differential, Profile & fly Leveling,
Effect of
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curvature and refraction, Automatic levels,

Plotting longitudinal sections and Cross sections;
Measurement of area and volume
Contouring: Topographic Map, Characteristics
of Contour, Contour Interval. Methods of
Locating
Contours, Interpolation of Contours

III Theodolite Surveying: Components of a Transit 11

Theodolite, Measurement of horizontal and
vertical Angles, Co-ordinates and traverse Table

Tacheometry: Definition, Details of stadia

System, Determination of horizontal and vertical
distance with Tacheometer- Staff held vertically
and normal to the line of sight

IV Simple & Transition Curves: Definition, 8

Degree of Curve, Elements of Simple Curve,
Setting out
by Linear method and Rankine's tangential
method, Transition Curves.

Introduction to Total Station with Field

applications

Reference Books:
1 Surveying:- Vol - I & II B.C. Punmia
2 Surveying & Leveling R. Subramanian (OXFORD)
3 Surveying& Leveling Vol - I [Part I & II ] [Link] & Kulkarni
4 Surveying:- Vol - I & II S.K. Duggal
5 Fundamental of Engineering Survey J.K. Ghosh (Studium Press, Roorkee)
6 Higher Surveying Dr. A. M. Chandra
7 Surveying R.B. Gupta & B.K. Gupta
9 Plane and Geodetic Surveying ( Vol - I & II ) David Clark
10 Fundamental of Surveying S. K. Roy
11 Surveying Saikia & Das (PHI)

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Theory: BUILDING MATERIAL AND CONSTRUCTION

Code: CE-303
Contact: 3L + 1 T
Credits: 4

Mod Details of Course Content Hours Total

Bricks: Classification, Characteristics of good bricks, Ingredients of

good brick earth, Harmful substance in brick Earth, Different forms
of bricks, Testing of bricks as per BIS. Defects of bricks
Aggregates: Classification, Characteristics, Deleterious substances,
Soundness,
I Alkali –aggregates reaction, Fine aggregates, Coarse aggregates,
Testing of aggregates
Lime: Impurities in limestone, Classification, Slaking and 13
hydration, Hardening, Testing, Storage,
Handling
Cement & Concrete:
Cement: OPC: Composition, PPC, Slag cement, Hydration, setting
time
Concrete: Types, ingredients, W/C ratio, Workability, Different
grades in cement concrete, Tests
on cement concrete
II Mortars: Classification, Uses, Characteristics of good mortar, 10
Ingredients. Cement mortar, Lime
mortar, Lime cement mortar, special mortars

Wood and Wood Products: Classification of Timber, Structure,

Characteristics of good timber,
Seasoning of timber, Defects in Timber, Diseases of timber, Decay
of Timber, Preservation of
Timber Testing of Timber, Veneers , Plywood, Fibre Boards,
Particle Boards, Chip Boards , Black
Boards, Button Board and Laminated Boards, Applications of wood
and wood products
Paints, Enamels and Varnishes: Composition of oil paint,
characteristic of an ideal paint,
preparation of paint, covering power of paints, Painting: Plastered
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painting metal Surfaces. Defects, Effect of weather, enamels,

distemper, water wash and colour
wash, Varnish , French Polish, Wax Polish
Miscellaneous Materials: Gypsum: Classification, Plaster of Paris,
Gypsum wall Plasters,
Gypsum Plaster Boards, Adhesives, Heat and sound insulating
materials, Geo-synthetic

BUILDING CONSTRUCTION

III Foundations: Function of Foundations, Essential requirement of 10 42

good foundation, Different
types of shallow and deep Foundations

Brick masonry: Definitions, Rules for bonding, Type of bonds –

stretcher bond, Header
bond, English bond, Flemish Bond, Comparison of English Bond
and Flemish Bond (one and
one and half brick thick wall)
Wall, Doors and Windows: Load bearing wall, Partition wall,
Reinforced brick wall Common
types of doors and windows of timber and metal

Stairs: Technical Terms, Requirements of good stair, Dimension of

steps, Classification,
Geometric design of a dog legged stair case

IV Stairs: Technical Terms, Requirements of good stair, Dimension of

steps, Classification,
Geometric design of a dog legged stair case

Flooring: Components of a floor, selection of flooring materials,

Brick flooring, Cement concrete
flooring, mosaic, marble, Terrazzo flooring, Tiled roofing
Plastering and Pointing: Plastering with cement mortar, Defects in
plastering, pointing, white
washing, colour washing, Distempering,
Roofs: Types, Pitched roofs and their sketches, Lean – to roof, King
Post – Truss, Queen post truss
and Simple steel Truss , Roof Covering materials: AC sheets GI

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sheet

Reference Books:
1. Building Materials S.K. Duggal
2. Building Materials P.C. Varghese PHI
3. Engineering Materials S.C. Rangwala
4. Concrete Technology M. S. Shetty
5. Concrete Technology[ A.M. Nevile & J.J. Brooks Pearson Education
6. Building Construction B.C. Punmia
7. Building Construction and Foundation Engineering Jha and Sinha

PRACTICAL

Practical: Chemistry Lab L-T-P = 0-0-3

Paper Code: CH-382
Credits: 2
1. Amino Acid Analysis: pH measurements and Buffer Preparation
2. Amino Acid Analysis: Isoelectric Point Determination
3. Determination of N, P, K, organic C from soil smaples
4. Separation of Lipid/sugar: TLC/Paper Chromatography
5. Estimation of cholesterol by Zak’s method
6. Estimation of DNA /RNA by chemical method (DNA estimation by diphenyl amine and RNA
by orcinol method)

Practical: SOLID MECHANICS LAB

Paper Code: CE-391
Contact – 3 P
Credits – 2
1. Tension test on Structural Materials: Mild Steel and Tor steel (HYSD bars)
2. Compression Test on Structural Materials: Timber, bricks and concrete cubes
3. Bending Test on Mild Steel
4. Torsion Test on Mild Steel Circular Bar
5. Hardness Tests on Ferrous and Non-Ferrous Metals: Brinnel and Rockwell Tests
6. Test on closely coiled helical spring
7. Impact Test: Izod and Charpy
8. Demonstration of Fatigue Test

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Practical: SURVEYING PRACTICE I

Paper Code: CE-392
Contact- 3P
Credits -2

Chain surveying
Preparing index plans, Location sketches, Ranging, Preparation of map, Heights of objects using
chain and ranging rods,
Getting outline of the structures by enclosing them in triangles/quadrilaterals, Distance between
inaccessible points,
Obstacles in chain survey.
Compass surveying
Measurement of bearings, Preparation of map, Distance between two inaccessible points by
chain and compass, Chain andcompass traverse
Plane Table survey
Temporary adjustments of plane table and Radiation method, Intersection, Traversing and
Resection methods of plane tabling, Three-point problem

SECOND YEAR FOURTH SEMESTER

THEORY

Theory: NUMERICAL METHODS

Paper Code: M (CS) 401
Contacts: 2L+1T
Credits: 2
Approximation in numerical computation: Truncation and rounding errors, Fixed and floating-
point arithmetic, Propagation of errors. (4)
Interpolation: Newton forward/backward interpolation, Lagrange’s and Newton’s divided
difference Interpolation. (5)
Numerical integration: Trapezoidal rule, Simpson’s 1/3 rule, Expression for corresponding error
terms. (3)
Numerical solution of a system of linear equations:
Gauss elimination method, Matrix inversion, LU Factorization method, Gauss-Seidel iterative
method. (6)
Numerical solution of Algebraic equation:
Bisection method, Regula-Falsi method, Newton-Raphson method. (4)
Numerical solution of ordinary differential equation: Euler’s method, Runge-Kutta methods,
Predictor-Corrector method and Finite Difference Method. (6)

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Text Books:
1. [Link]: C Language and Numerical Methods.
2. Dutta & Jana: Introductory Numerical Analysis.
3. [Link]: Numerical Mathematical Analysis.
4. Jain, Iyengar , & Jain: Numerical Methods (Problems and Solution).

Reference Books:
1. Balagurusamy: Numerical Methods, Scitech.
2. Baburam: Numerical Methods, Pearson Education.
3. N. Dutta: Computer Programming & Numerical Analysis, Universities Press.
4. Soumen Guha & Rajesh Srivastava: Numerical Methods, OUP.
5. Srimanta Pal: Numerical Methods, OUP.

Theory: MATHEMATICS
Paper Code: M 402
Contacts: 3L +1T = 4
Credits: 4
Note 1: The entire syllabus has been divided into four modules.
Note 2: Structure of Question Paper

There will be two groups in the paper:

Group A: Ten questions, each of 2 marks, are to be answered out of a total of 15 questions,
covering the entire syllabus.
Group B: Five questions, each carrying 10 marks, are to be answered out of (at least) 8
questions.

Students should answer at least one question from each module.

[At least 2 questions should be set from each of Modules II & IV.
At least 1 question should be set from each of Modules I & III. Sufficient
questions should be set covering the whole syllabus for alternatives.]

Module I: Fourier Series & Fourier Transform [8L]

Topic: Fourier Series:
Sub-Topics: Introduction, Periodic functions: Properties, Even & Odd functions: Properties,
Special wave forms: Square wave, Half wave Rectifier, Full wave Rectifier, Saw-toothed wave,
Triangular wave. (1)
Euler’s Formulae for Fourier Series, Fourier Series for functions of period 2π, Fourier Series for
functions of period 2l,
Dirichlet’s conditions, Sum of Fourier series. Examples. (1)

Theorem for the convergence of Fourier Series (statement only). Fourier Series of a function
with its periodic extension. Half Range Fourier Series: Construction of Half range Sine Series,
Construction of Half range Cosine Series.

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Parseval’s identity (statement only). Examples. (2)

Topic: Fourier Transform:

Sub-Topics: Fourier Integral Theorem (statement only), Fourier Transform of a function,
Fourier Sine and Cosine Integral
Theorem (statement only), Fourier Cosine & Sine Transforms.
Fourier, Fourier Cosine & Sine Transforms of elementary functions. (1)
Properties of Fourier Transform: Linearity, Shifting, Change of scale, Modulation. Examples.
Fourier Transform of Derivatives. Examples. (1)
Convolution Theorem (statement only), Inverse of Fourier Transform, Examples. (2)

Module II : Calculus of Complex Variable [13L]

Topic: Introduction to Functions of a Complex Variable.
Sub-Topics: Complex functions, Concept of Limit, Continuity and Differentiability. (1)
Analytic functions, Cauchy-Riemann Equations (statement only). Sufficient condition for a
function to be analytic.
Harmonic function and Conjugate Harmonic function, related problems. (1)
Construction of Analytic functions: Milne Thomson method, related problems. (1)

Topic: Complex Integration.

Sub-Topics: Concept of simple curve, closed curve, smooth curve & contour. Some elementary
properties of complex
Integrals. Line integrals along a piecewise smooth curve. Examples. (2)
Cauchy’s theorem (statement only). Cauchy-Goursat theorem (statement only). Examples. (1)
Cauchy’s integral formula, Cauchy’s integral formula for the derivative of an analytic function,
Cauchy’s integral formula
for the successive derivatives of an analytic function. Examples. (2)
Taylor’s series, Laurent’s series. Examples (1)

Topic: Zeros and Singularities of an Analytic Function & Residue Theorem.

Sub-Topics: Zero of an Analytic function, order of zero, Singularities of an analytic function.
Isolated and non-isolated
singularity, essential singularities. Poles: simple pole, pole of order m.
Examples on determination of singularities and their nature. (1)
Residue, Cauchy’s Residue theorem (statement only), problems on finding the residue of a given
function, evaluation of
definite integrals:

2

d P( z )

0
sin x
x
dx ,  a  b cos  c sin  ,  Q( z )dz
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(elementary cases, P(z) & Q(z) are

polynomials of 2nd order or less). (2)

Topic: Introduction to Conformal Mapping.

Sub-Topics: Concept of transformation from z-plane to w-plane. Concept of Conformal
Mapping. Idea of some standard
transformations. Bilinear Transformation and determination of its fixed point. (1)

Module III: Probability [8L]

Topic: Basic Probability Theory
Sub-Topics: Classical definition and its limitations. Axiomatic definition.
Some elementary deduction: i) P(O)=0, ii) 0≤P(A)≤1, iii) P(A’)=1-P(A) etc. where the symbols
have their usual meanings.
Frequency interpretation of probability. (1)
Addition rule for 2 events (proof) & its extension to more than 2 events (statement only). Related
problems.
Conditional probability & Independent events. Extension to more than 2 events (pairwise &
mutual independence).
Multiplication Rule. Examples. Baye’s theorem (statement only) and related problems.
(3)
Topic: Random Variable & Probability Distributions. Expectation.
Sub-Topics: Definition of random variable. Continuous and discrete random variables.
Probability density function &
probability mass function for single variable only. Distribution function and its properties
(without proof). Examples.
Definitions of Expectation & Variance, properties & examples. (2)
Some important discrete distributions: Binomial & Poisson distributions and related problems.
Some important continuous distributions: Uniform, Exponential, Normal distributions and
related problems. Determination of Mean & Variance for Binomial, Poisson & Uniform
distributions only. (2)

Module IV: Partial Differential Equation (PDE) and Series solution of

Ordinary Differential Equation (ODE) [13L]
Topic: Basic concepts of PDE.
Sub-Topics: Origin of PDE, its order and degree, concept of solution in PDE. Introduction to
different methods of solution:
Separation of variables, Laplace & Fourier transform methods. (1)

Topic: Solution of Initial Value & Boundary Value PDE’s by Separation of variables,
Laplace & Fourier transform
methods.
Sub-Topics:
PDE I: One dimensional Wave equation. (2)
PDE II: One dimensional Heat equation. (2)
PDE III: Two dimensional Laplace equation. (2)

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Topic: Introduction to series solution of ODE.

Sub-Topics: Validity of the series solution of an ordinary differential equation.
General method to solve Po y''+P1 y'+P2 y=0 and related problems. (2)
Topic: Bessel’s equation.
Sub-Topics: Series solution, Bessel function, recurrence relations of Bessel’s
Function of first kind. (2)
Topic: Legendre’s equation.
Sub-Topics: Series solution, Legendre function, recurrence relations and
orthogonality relation. (2)

TOTAL LECTURES : 42
Text Books:
1. Brown J.W and Churchill R.V: Complex Variables and Applications, McGraw-Hill.
2. Das N.G.: Statistical Methods, TMH.
3. Grewal B S: Higher Engineering Mathematics, Khanna Publishers.
4. James G.: Advanced Modern Engineering Mathematics, Pearson Education.
5. Lipschutz S., and Lipson M.L.: Probability (Schaum's Outline Series), TMH.
References:
1. Bhamra K. S.: Partial Differential Equations: An introductory treatment with applications, PHI
2. Dutta Debashis: Textbook of Engineering Mathematics, New Age International Publishers.
3. Kreyzig E.: Advanced Engineering Mathematics, John Wiley and Sons.
4. Potter M.C, Goldberg J.L and Aboufadel E.F.: Advanced Engineering Mathematics, OUP.
5. Ramana B.V.: Higher Engineering Mathematics, TMH.
6. Spiegel M.R. , Lipschutz S., John J.S., and Spellman D., : Complex Variables, TMH.

Theory: FLUID MECHANICS

Paper Code: CE-401
Contact: 3L
Credits: 3
Details of Course Content
1 Fluid statics: Forces on plane and curved surfaces, Center of pressure. Stability of floating
bodies, Metacentre... 4

2 Weirs and Notches: Rectangular, triangular, Cippoletti, sharp crested and broad crested weirs,
submerged weirs 3

3 Turbulent flow in circular pipes: Fluid friction in pipes, head loss due to friction. Darcy-
Weisbach equation, Variation of friction factor with wall roughness – Moody’s chart. Minor
losses in pipes 5

4 Water Hammer: Speed of pressure wave, slow and rapid closure, use of surge tank. 3

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5 Steady uniform flow in open channel: Characteristics, Chezy's, Manning's and Bazin’s
formulae. Hydraulically efficient cross sections. Flow through channels of circular cross sections
– depths for maximum velocity and discharge. 5

6 Varied flow through open channel: Gradually varied and rapidly varied flows. Definition,
Specific Energy, Critical, Sub-critical and Super-critical flows. Channel transitions - constricted
or raised bed. Establishment of critical flow, Venturi flume and Parshall flume. Definition and
diagram for Specific force, Hydraulic Jump 10

7 Dimensional Analysis and Model studies: Dimensions and dimensional homogeneity,

Importance and use of dimensional analysis. Buckingham’s Pi theorem with applications.
Geometric, Kinematic and Dynamic similarity. Non Dimensional Numbers. 4

8 Introduction to Hydraulic Turbines: Working Principles of Pelton, Francis and Kaplan

turbines 3

9 Pumps: Centrifugal pumps, performance characteristic graph – design flow rate. Working
principles of positive displacement pumps, gear, reciprocating and vane pumps. Hydraulic Ram
5

Reference Books:
1 Fluid Mechanics Modi & Seth Standard Book House, New Delhi
2 Fluid Mechanics [Link] Khanna Publishers, New Delhi
3 Fluid Mechanics & Machinery H. M. Raghunath CBS Publishers, New Delhi
4 Fluid Mechanics and Fluid Machines S. K. Som & G. Biswas Tata McGraw Hill.
5 Fluid Mechanics, Hydraulics and Fluid Machines S. Ramamrutham Dhanpat Rai
6 Basic Fluid Mechanics C. P. Kothandaraman & R. Rudramoorthy New Age International
7 Open Channel Hydraulics Van te Chow McGraw Hill
8 Fluid Mechanics John F. Douglas, Gasiorek & Swaffield, Pearson Education
9 Introduction to Fluid Mechanics Fox, Pritchand
10 Fundamental of Fluid Mechanics Munsen, Young WIE

Theory: STRUCTURAL ANALYSIS

Paper Code: CE-402
Contact: 3L + 1 T
Credits: 4
Details of Course Content
1. Review of basic concept of mechanics: Equilibrium, Free body diagram, Determinate and
Indeterminate structures, Degree of indeterminacy for different types of structures:
Beams Frames, Trusses 4

2. Analysis of determinate structures: Portal frames, arches, cables 4

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3. Strain energy: Due to axial load, bending and shear, Torsion; Castigliano's theorems, theorem
of minimum potential energy, principle of virtual work, Maxwell’s theorem of reciprocal
deflection, Betti’s law 4
4. Deflection determinate structures: Moment area and Conjugate beam method, Energy
methods, Unit load method for beams, Deflection of trusses and simple portal frames. 8

5. Influence line diagrams: Statically determinate beams and trusses under series of
concentrated and uniformly distributed rolling loads, criteria for maximum and absolute
maximum moments and shears. 6

6. Analysis of statically Indeterminate beams: Theorem of three moments, Energy methods,

Force
method (method of consistent deformations) [for analysis of propped cantilever, fixed beams and
continuous beams (maximum two degree of indeterminacy) for simple loading cases], Analysis
of two-hinged arch. 8

7. Analysis of statically Indeterminate structures: Moment distribution method - solution of

continuous beam, effect of settlement and rotation of support, frames with or without side sway.
Slope Deflection Method – Method and application in continuous beams and Frames.
Approximate method of analysis of structures: Portal & Cantilever methods 8

Total Contact Hours: 42

Reference Books:
1 Engineering Mechanics of Solids By E. P. Popov Pearson Education
2 Basic structural Analysis C.S. Reddy TMH
3 Statically indeterminate structures C. K. Wang McGraw-Hill
4 Elastic analysis of structures Kennedy and Madugula Harper and Row
5 Structural Analysis (Vol I & Vol II) S S Bhavikatti Vikas Publishing House Pvt. Ltd
6 Structural Analysis Ramammurtham
7 Structures Schodek & M. Bechhold Pearson Education

Theory: SOIL MECHANICS

Paper Code: CE-403
CONTACT-3L+1T
CREDITS-4

Details of Course Content

1. Introduction: Origin & formation of Soil: Types, Typical Indian Soil, Fundamental of Soil
Structure, Clay Mineralogy 2
2. Physical & Index properties of soil: Weight- Volume Relationships, Insitu Density, Moisture
Content, Specific Gravity, Relative Density, Atterberg’s Limits, Soil Indices, consistency of soil,
Particle Size Distribution of soil: Sieving, Sedimentation Analysis 6

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3. Identification & Classification of soil: Field identification of soil, Soil Classification: as per
Unified Classification System, IS Code Recommendation, AASHTO Classification 4

4. Flow through soil: Darcy’s Law, Coefficient of permeability, laboratory and field
determination of coefficient of permeability, Permeability for Stratified Deposits, Laplace’s
Equations, Flow nets, Flow Through Earthen Dam, Estimation of Seepage, Uplift due to seepage
6
5. Effective Stress Principles: Effective Stress, Effective pressure due to different conditions,
Seepage force, Critical hydraulic gradient, Quick sand condition, Design of filters, Capillarity in
soil 4

6. Stress Distribution In Soil: Normal and shear stresses, Stress due to point loads, Stress
beneath Line, strip & uniformly loaded circular area & rectangular area, pressure bulbs,
Newmark’s charts- Use for determination of stress due to arbitrarily loaded areas b
4

7. Compaction of soil: Principles of Compaction, IS Light & Heavy Compaction Test, Field
Compaction, Various methods of field compaction and control
4

8. Compressibility & Consolidation of Soil: Terzaghi’s theory of one dimensional

consolidation, Compressibility characteristics of soils: Compression index, Coefficient of
compressibility & volume change, Coefficient of consolidation, Degree & rate of consolidation,
Laboratory method of one dimensional consolidation test, Determination of consolidation
parameters, Secondary consolidation
6

9. Shear Strength of Soil: Basic concepts, Mohr- Columb’s Theory, Laboratory Determination
of soil shear parameter- Direct Shear, Tri-axial Test, Unconfined Compression, Vane Shear Test,
Sensitivity & thixotropy of clay.
6
Total Contact Hours: 42

Reference Books:
1. Principles of Geotechnical Engineering B. M. Das Thomson Book Store
2. Text book of Soil Mechanics & Foundation Engineering V.N.S. Murthy CBS Publisher’s &
Distributors
3. Geotechnical Engineering – Principles and Practice Coduto Pearson Education
4. Soil Mechanics Lambe & Whitman. WIE
5. Basic & Applied Soil Mechanics Gopal Ranjan & [Link] Willes EasternLtd
6. SP 36 (Part I ) Numerical Problems – Geotechnical Engineering Rao & Venkatramaiah
University Press

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Practical: TECHNICAL REPORT WRITING AND LANGUAGE LAB PRACTICE

Paper Code: HU-481
Credit Points-2
Guidelines for Course Execution:
Objectives of this Course: This course has been designed:
1. To inculcate a sense of confidence in the students.
2. To help them become good communicators both socially and professionally.
3. To assist them to enhance their power of Technical Communication.
Detailed Course Outlines:
A. Technical Report Writing : 2L+6P
1. Report Types (Organizational / Commercial / Business / Project )
2. Report Format & Organization of Writing Materials
3. Report Writing (Practice Sessions & Workshops)
B. Language Laboratory Practice
I. Introductory Lecture to help the students get a clear idea of Technical Communication & the
need of Language
Laboratory
Practice Sessions 2L
2. Conversation Practice Sessions: (To be done as real life interactions) 2L+4P
a) Training the students by using Language Lab Device/Recommended Texts/cassettes /cd’s to
get their Listening Skill
& Speaking Skill honed
b) Introducing Role Play & honing over all Communicative Competence
3. Group Discussion Sessions: 2L+6P
a) Teaching Strategies of Group Discussion
b) Introducing Different Models & Topics of Group Discussion
c) Exploring Live /Recorded GD Sessions for mending students’ attitude/approach & for taking
remedial measure
4. Interview Sessions; 2L+6P
a) Training students to face Job Interviews confidently and successfully
b) Arranging Mock Interviews and Practice Sessions for integrating Listening Skill with
Speaking Skill in a
formal situation for effective communication
5. Presentation: 2L+6P
a) Teaching Presentation as a skill
b) Strategies and Standard Practices of Individual /Group Presentation
c) Media & Means of Presentation: OHP/POWER POINT/ Other Audio-Visual Aids
6. Competitive Examination: 2L+2P
a) Making the students aware of Provincial /National/International Competitive Examinations
b) Strategies/Tactics for success in Competitive Examinations
c) SWOT Analysis and its Application in fixing Target
Text Books Recommended:

Nira Konar: English Language Laboratory: A Comprehensive Manual

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PHI Learning, 2011

D. Sudharani: Advanced Manual for Communication Laboratories &

Technical Report Writing

Pearson Education (W.B. edition), 2011

References:
Adrian Duff et. al. (ed.): Cambridge Skills for Fluency
A) Speaking (Levels 1-4 Audio Cassettes/Handbooks)
B) Listening (Levels 1-4 Audio Cassettes/Handbooks)
Cambridge University Press 1998
Mark Hancock: English Pronunciation in Use
4 Audio Cassettes/CD’S OUP 2004

Practical: NUMERICAL METHODS LAB

Paper Code: M(CS)491
Contact: 2L
Credit Points: 1
1. Assignments on Newton forward /backward, Lagrange’s interpolation.
2. Assignments on numerical integration using Trapezoidal rule, Simpson’s 1/3 rule, Weddle’s
rule.
3. Assignments on numerical solution of a system of linear equations using Gauss elimination
and Gauss-Seidel iterations.
4. Assignments on numerical solution of Algebraic Equation by Regular-falsi and Newton
Raphson methods.
5. Assignments on ordinary differential equation: Euler’s and Runga-Kutta methods.
6. Introduction to Software Packages: Matlab / Scilab / Labview / Mathematica.

Practical: FLUID MECHANICS LAB

Paper Code: CE-491
Contact- 3P
Credits-2
1. Determination of Orifice co-efficient
2. Calibration of Orifice meter
3. Calibration of V- Notch
4. Measurement of velocity of water in an open channel using a pitot tube
5. Measurement of water surface profile for flow over Broad crested weir
6. Preparation of discharge rating curve for a sluice
7. Measurement of water surface profile for a hydraulic jump
8. Determination of efficiency of a Centrifugal pump
9. Determination of efficiency of a Reciprocating pump
10. Determination of efficiency of a Pelton wheel Turbine
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12. Determination of efficiency of a Hydraulic Ram

Note: Students will have to study the Layout experimental units in the laboratory

Practical: SURVEYING PRACTICE II

Paper Code: CE-492
Contact – 3 P
Credits – 2
1. Traversing by Using Theodolite: Preparation of Gales Table from field data
2. Traversing by using Total Station
3. Use of Total Station for leveling and Contouring
4. Setting out of Simple Curves

Practical: SOIL MECHANICS LAB I

Paper Code: CE-493
Contact – 3 P
Credits – 2
1. Field identification of different types of soil as per Indian standards [collection of field
samples and identifications without laboratory testing], determination of natural moisture
content.
2. Determination of specific gravity of i) Cohesionless ii) cohesive soil
3. Determination of Insitu density by core cutter method & sand replacement method.
4. Grain size distribution of cohessionless soil by sieving & finegrained soil by hydrometer
analysis.
5. Determination of Atterberg’s limits (liquid limit, plastic limit & shrinkage limit).
6. Determination of co- efficient of permeability by constant head pemeameter (coarse grained
soil) & variable head parameter (fine grained soil).
7. Determination of compaction characteristics of soil.

References:
1. Soil Testing by T.W. Lamb (John willey)
2. SP-36 (Part I- & Part – II)
3. Soil Mechanics Laboratory Manual by Braja Mohan Das, OXFORD UNIVERSITY PRESS
4. Measurement of Engineering properties of soil by E Saibaba Reddy & K. Rama Sastri. (New
age International Publications

THIRD YEAR FIFTH SEMESTER

THEORY

Theory: ECONOMICS FOR ENGINEERS

Paper Code: HU-501
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Credits- 3
Module-I
1. Economic Decisions Making – Overview, Problems, Role, Decision making process.
2. Engineering Costs & Estimation – Fixed, Variable, Marginal & Average Costs, Sunk Costs,
Opportunity Costs, Recurring And Nonrecurring Costs, Incremental Costs, Cash Costs vs Book
Costs, Life-Cycle Costs; Types Of Estimate, Estimating Models - Per-Unit Model, Segmenting
Model, Cost Indexes, Power-Sizing Model, Improvement & Learning Curve, Benefits.

Module-II
3. Cash Flow, Interest and Equivalence: Cash Flow – Diagrams, Categories & Computation,
Time Value of Money, Debt repayment, Nominal & Effective Interest.
4. Cash Flow & Rate Of Return Analysis – Calculations, Treatment of Salvage Value, Annual
Cash Flow Analysis, Analysis Periods; Internal Rate Of Return, Calculating Rate of Return,
Incremental Analysis; Best Alternative Choosing An Analysis Method, Future Worth Analysis,
Benefit-Cost Ratio Analysis, Sensitivity And Breakeven Analysis. Economic Analysis In
The Public Sector - Quantifying And Valuing Benefits & drawbacks.

Module-III
5. Inflation And Price Change – Definition, Effects, Causes, Price Change with Indexes, Types
of Index, Composite vs Commodity Indexes, Use of Price Indexes In Engineering Economic
Analysis, Cash Flows that inflate at different Rates.
6. Present Worth Analysis: End-Of-Year Convention, Viewpoint Of Economic Analysis Studies,
Borrowed Money Viewpoint, Effect Of Inflation & Deflation, Taxes, Economic Criteria,
Applying Present Worth Techniques, Multiple Alternatives.
7. Uncertainty In Future Events - Estimates and Their Use in Economic Analysis, Range Of
Estimates, Probability, Joint Probability Distributions, Expected Value, Economic Decision
Trees, Risk, Risk vs Return, Simulation, Real Options.

Module-IV
8. Depreciation - Basic Aspects, Deterioration & Obsolescence, Depreciation And Expenses,
Types Of Property, Depreciation Calculation Fundamentals, Depreciation And Capital
Allowance Methods, Straight-Line Depreciation
Declining Balance Depreciation, Common Elements Of Tax Regulations For Depreciation And
Capital Allowances.
9. Replacement Analysis - Replacement Analysis Decision Map, Minimum Cost Life of a New
Asset, Marginal Cost, Minimum Cost Life Problems.
10. Accounting – Function, Balance Sheet, Income Statement, Financial Ratios Capital
Transactions, Cost Accounting, Direct and Indirect Costs, Indirect Cost Allocation.

Text Books:
1. James [Link],David D. Bedworth, Sabah U. Randhawa : Economics for Engineers 4e , Tata
McGraw-Hill
2. Donald Newnan, Ted Eschembach, Jerome Lavelle : Engineering Economics Analysis, OUP

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3. John A. White, Kenneth [Link],David [Link] : Principle of Engineering Economic Analysis,

John Wiley
4. Sullivan and Wicks: Engineering Economy, Pearson
5. [Link] Seelvan: Engineering Economics, PHI
6. Michael R Lindeburg : Engineering Economics Analysis, Professional Pub
The hours allotted are lecture hours, the tutorial classes should be held accordingly to
contact hours allotted subject wise.

Theory: FOUNDATION ENGINEERING

Paper Code: CE-501
Contact: 3L + 1T
Credits: 4
Details of Course Content:
1. Earth pressure theories: Plastic equilibrium of soil, Earth pressure at rest, Active & passive
earth pressure, Rankine’s & Coulomb’s earth pressure theories, wedge method of analysis,
estimation of earth pressure by graphical construction (Culmann Method).
4

2. Retaining wall & sheet pile structures: Proportions of retaining walls, stability checks,
cantilever and anchored sheet piles, free earth and fixed earth method of analysis of anchored
bulk heads
6

3. Stability of slopes: Analysis of finite and infinite slopes, Swedish And friction circle
method, Taylor’s stability number, Bishop’s method of stability analysis
4

4. Site investigation & soil exploration: Planning of sub-surface exploration, methods,

sampling, samples, Insitu tests: SPT, SCPT, DCPT, Field vane shear, Plate load test
6

5. Shallow foundations : Safe bearing capacity, Terzaghi’s bearing capacity theory, effect of
depth of embedment, water table, eccentricity of load, foundation shape on bearing capacity,
Bearing capacity as per 1S 6403.
6

6. Settlement analysis of shallow foundation: Immediate and consolidation settlement,

correction for rigidity and dimensional effects, settlement in various types of soil, IS-1904
and 8009 recommendations, Allowable bearing capacity
4

7. Deep foundations: Pile: Types, load transfer mechanism, Determination of load carrying
capacities of piles by static and Dynamic formulae, Recommendations of IS 2911, Pile

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group: Group efficiency, Negative skin friction, pile load test

6

Total Hours: 36+12 for tutorial

Text & References

1 Principles of Geotechnical Engineering B.M. Das Thomson
2 Principles of soil Mechanics & Foundation Engineering VNS Moorthy UBS Publication
3 Principles of Foundation Engineering B.M. Das Thomson
4 Foundation Analysis & Design J.E. Bowels Mc Graw Hill
5 Basic & Applied Soil Mechanics Gopal Ranjan & A.S.R. Rao Wiley Eastern Ltd
6 SP-36 (Part-I & Part-II)
7 Relevant latest IS Codes (IS 6403, IS 1904, IS 8009, IS 2911) Bureau of Indian Standard

Theory: DESIGN OF RC STRUCTURES

Paper Code: CE-502
Contact: 3L + 1T
Credits: 4
Details of Course Content:
1. Introduction: Principles of design of reinforced concrete members - Working stress and
Limit State method of design
2

2. Working stress method of design: Basic concepts and IS code provisions (IS: 456 2000)for
design against bending moment and shear forces - Balanced, under reinforced and overreinforced
beam/ slab sections; design of singly and doubly reinforced sections
5

3. Limit state method of design: Basic concepts and IS code provisions (IS: 456 2000) for
design against bending moment and shear forces; concepts of bond stress and development
length; Use of ‘design aids for reinforced concrete’ (SP:16).
5

4. Analysis, design and detailing of singly reinforced rectangular, ‘T’, ‘L’ and doubly
reinforced beam sections by limit state method.
5

5. Design and detailing of one-way and two-way slab panels as per IS code provisions 6
6. Design and detailing of continuous beams and slabs as per IS code provisions 3
7. Staircases: Types; Design and detailing of reinforced concrete doglegged staircase 3
8. Design and detailing of reinforced concrete short columns of rectangular and circular
crosssections under axial load.
Design of short columns subjected to axial load with moments (uniaxial and biaxial
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9. Shallow foundations: Types; Design and detailing of reinforced concrete isolated square and
rectangular footing for columns as per IS code provisions by limit state method
4
Limit state method should be followed for serial number 4 to 9 as above as per IS 456 - 2000

Total Contact Hours: 36+12 for tutorial

Text & References:

1 IS: 456- 2000 “Indian Standard for Plain and reinforced concrete – code of practice” Bureau of
Indian Standard
2 SP:16 Design Aid to IS 456
3 Reinforced Concrete Design by Pillai and Menon TMH
4 Reinforced concrete Limit state design Ashok K. Jain
5 Reinforced concrete [Link] TMH
6 Fundamentals of reinforced concrete [Link] and S.K. Roy [Link] &Co
7. Limit State Design of Reinforced Concrete P. C. Varghese PHI
8. Reinforced Concrete S. K. Mallick and A. P. Gupta Oxford IBH

Theory: CONCRETE TECHNOLOGY

Paper Code: CE-503
Contact: 3L
Credits: 3
Details of Course Content
1. Concrete as a Structural Material, Chemical Composition of Cement, Hydration of Cement,
Heat of Hydration and Strength, Tests on Cement and Cement Paste – fineness, consistency,
setting time, soundness, strength, Quality of Water – Mixing Water, Curing Water, Harmful
Contents
6

2. Types of Portland Cement – ordinary, Rapid hardening, low-heat, sulphate resisting, Portland
slag, Portland pozzolana, super sulphated cement, white cement
4

3. Aggregates – Classification, Mechanical and Physical Properties, Deleterious Substances,

Alkali- Aggregate Reaction, Sieve Analysis, Grading Curves, Fineness modules, Grading
Requirements. Testing of Aggregates – Flakiness, Elongation Tests, Aggregate Crushing
Value, Ten Percent Fines Value, Impact Value, Abrasion Value
8

4. Properties of Fresh Concrete – Workability, Factors Affecting Workability, Slump Test

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Vibration of Concrete, Mixers and Vibrators, Curing methods, Maturity.

6

5. Strength of Concrete – Water/Cement ratio, Gel/Space ratio, Strength in Tension,

Compression, Effect of Age on Strength, Relation between Compressive and Tensile
Strength, Fatigue Strength, Stress Strain Relation and Modulus of Elasticity, Poisson’s Ratio,
Shrinkage and Creep, Compression Test on Cubes, Cylinders, Introduction to Non-
Destructive Tests (Rebound hammer & Ultrasonic pulse velocity)
6

6. Admixtures – different types, effects, uses, Retarders and Super plasticizers.

Mix Design by I.S. 20262 (2009). Light-weight, Polymer and Fibre-reinforced concrete
6
Total Contact Hours: 36

Text & References:

1 Concrete Technology Neville Pearson Education
2 Concrete Technology M.S. Shetty [Link]
3 Concrete Technology A. R. Santakumar OXFORD University Press
4 Concrete Technology M.L. Gambhir Tata McGraw Hill
5 Text book of Concrete Technology P.D. Kulkarni Tata McGraw Hill

Theory: ENGINEERING GEOLOGY

Paper Code: CE-504
Contracts: 3L
Credits- 3
1. Geology and its importance in Civil Engineering. 2

2. Mineralogy: Definition, internal and external structure of minerals, study of crystals,

Classification and physical properties of minerals.
3

3. Classification of rocks: Igneous rocks: Origin, mode of occurrence, forms & texture,
classification and engineering importance. Sedimentary rocks: Process of sedimentation,
classification and engineering importance. Metamorphic rocks: Agents and types of
metamorphism, classification and engineering importance.
4

4. Weathering of rocks: Agents and kinds of weathering, soil formation & classification based
on origin.
2

5. Geological work of rivers: Origin and stages in the system, erosion, transportation and
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6. Structural geology: Introduction to structural elements of rocks, dip & strike, definition,
description, classification of folds, faults and joints, importance of geological structures in Civil
Engineering.
4

7. Earthquakes and seismic hazards: Causes and effects, seismic waves and seismographs,
Mercelli’s intensity scale and Richter’s scale of magnitude.
3

8. Engineering properties of rocks: Porosity, permeability, compressive strength, tensile

strength and abrasive resistance.
3

9. Rocks as construction materials: Qualities required for building and ornamental stones,
foundations, concrete aggregate, railway ballast, road metal, pavement, flooring and roofing.
3

10. Geophysical exploration: Methods of Geophysical Exploration, electrical resistivity method

field procedure – sounding and profiling, electrode configuration, and interpretation of resistivity
data. Geophysical surveys in ground water and other Civil Engg. Projects.
4

11. Applied Geology: Surface and subsurface geological and geophysical investigations in
major Civil Engg. Projects. Geological studies of Dams and reservoir sites, Geological studies
for selection of tunnels and underground excavations.
4

12. Landslides: Types of landslides, causes, effects and prevention of landslides. 3

Text & References:

1 Engineering and General Geology Parvin Singh Katson publishing house Delhi 1987
2 Engineering Geology for Civil Engineers D. Venkat Reddy, Oxford, IBH, 1995.
3 Principles of petrology Tyrell Asia, Bombay
4 Structural Geology Marland P. Billings Wiley eastern Prentice-Hall, U.S.A.
5 Ground Water hydrology Todd D.K. John Wiley & Sons, Second edition, 1980.

PRACTICAL

Practical: SOIL MECHANICS LAB II

Paper Code: CE-591
Contact: 3P

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Credit –2
1. Determination of compressibility characteristics of soil by Oedometer test ( co-efficient of
consolidation & compression Index)
2. Determination of unconfined compressive strength of soil
3. Determination of Shear parameter of soil by Direct shear test
4. Determination of undrained shear strength of soil by Vane shear test.
5. Determination of shear parameter of soil by Triaxial test (UU)
6. Standard Penetration Test
7. Expt No. 6 by large groups in the field.

Reference Books:
1. Soil testing by T.W. Lamb ( John Willey)
2. SP-36 (Part-I & Part –II )
3. Soil Mechanics Laboratory Manual by B. M. Das, OXFORD UNIVERSITY PRESS
4. Measurement of engineering properties of soil by [Link] Reddy & K. Ramasastri.

Practical: CONCRETE LABORATORY

Paper Code: CE-592
Contact: 3P
Credits: 2
1. Tests on cement – specific gravity, fineness, soundness, normal consistency, setting time,
compressive strength on cement mortar cubes
2. Tests on fine aggregate – specific gravity, bulking, sieve analysis, fineness modules, moisture
content , bulk density and deleterious materials.
3. Tests on coarse aggregate - specific gravity, sieve analysis, fineness modulus, bulk density.
4. Tests on Fresh Concrete: Workability : Slump, Vee-Bee, Compaction factor tests
5. Hardened Concrete: Compressive strength on Cubes, Split tensile strength, Static modulus of
elasticity, Flexure tests, Non destructive testing (Rebound hammer & Ultrasonic pulse velocity)
6. Mix Design of Concrete.

Reference Books:
1. Relevant latest IS codes on Aggregates, Cement & Concrete [269, 383, 2386, 10262(2009),
SP23]
2. Laboratory manual of concrete testing by V.V. Sastry and M. L. Gambhir

Practical: QUANTITY SURVEYING, SPECIFICATIONS AND VALUATION

Paper Code: CE-593
Contact: 3P
Credits- 2
Quantity Surveying: Types of estimates, approximate estimates, items of work, unit of
measurement, unit rate of payment.
Quantity estimate of a single storied building
Bar bending schedule.
Details of measurement and calculation of quantities with cost, bill of quantities, abstract of
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Estimate of quantities of road, Underground reservoir, Surface drain, Septic tank.

Analysis and schedule of rates: Earthwork, brick flat soling, DPC, PCC and RCC, brick work,
plastering, flooring and finishing,
Specification of materials: Brick, cement, fine and coarse aggregates
Specification of works: Plain cement concrete, reinforced cement concrete, first class brickwork,
cement plastering, pointing, white washing, colour washing, distempering, lime punning,
painting and varnishing

Valuation: Values and cost, gross income, outgoing, net income, scrap value, salvage value,
market value, Book Value, sinking fund, capitalised value, Y. P., depreciation, obsolescence,
deferred income, freehold and leasehold property, mortgage, rent fixation, valuation table .

Reference Books:
1. Estimating, costing, Specification and Valuation in Civil Engineering by M..Chakroborty
2. Estimating and Costing in Civil Engineering” by [Link], USB Publishers & Distributers
3. Civil Estimating, Costing and Valuation by Agarwal / Upadhay

Practical: ENGINEERING GEOLOGY LAB

Paper Code: CE-593
Contact: 3P
Credits- 2
Experiment on
1. Study of crystals with the help of crystal models
2. Identification of Rocks and Minerals [Hand Specimens]
3. Microscopic study of Rocks and minerals
4. Study of Geological maps, interpretation of geological structures Thickness problems, Bore-
hole Problems

THIRD YEAR SIXTH SEMESTER

THEORY

Theory: PRINCIPLES OF MANAGEMENT

Paper Code: HU-601
Contact: 2L
Credits: 2

Module-I
1. Basic concepts of management: Definition – Essence, Functions, Roles, Level.
2. Functions of Management: Planning – Concept, Nature, Types, Analysis, Management by
objectives; Organisation Structure – Concept, Structure, Principles, Centralization,
Decentralization, Span of Management; Organisational Effectiveness.

Module-II

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3. Management and Society – Concept, External Environment, CSR, Corporate Governance,

Ethical Standards.
4. People Management – Overview, Job design, Recruitment & Selection, Training &
Development, Stress Management.
5. Managerial Competencies – Communication, Motivation, Team Effectiveness, Conflict
Management, Creativity, Entrepreneurship.

Module-III
6. Leadership: Concept, Nature, Styles.
7. Decision making: Concept, Nature, Process, Tools & techniques.
8. Economic, Financial & Quantitative Analysis – Production, Markets, National Income
Accounting, Financial Function & Goals, Financial Statement & Ratio Analysis, Quantitative
Methods – Statistical Interference, Forecasting, Regression Analysis, Statistical Quality Control.

Module-IV
9. Customer Management – Market Planning & Research, Marketing Mix, Advertising & Brand
Management.
10. Operations & Technology Management – Production & Operations Management, Logistics
& Supply Chain Management, TQM, Kaizen & Six Sigma, MIS.

Text Books:
1. Management: Principles, Processes & Practices – Bhat, A & Kumar, A (OUP).
2. Essentials for Management – Koontz, Revised edition, Tata McGraw Hill (TMH)
3. Management – Stoner, James A. F. (Pearson)
[Link] - Ghuman, Tata McGraw Hill(TMH)

Theory: HIGHWAY AND TRANSPORTATION ENGINEERING

Paper Code: CE-601
Contact: 3L
Credits: 3
Details of Course Content
1. Introduction to Highway Engineering: Scope of highway engineering; Jayakar Committee
Report; saturation system; highway financing ('pay as you go method and credit financing
method) and highway economics (quantifiable and non quantifiable benefits to highway users,
cost of vehicle operation, annual cost method, and benefit-cost ratio method)
2

2. Highway Alignment: Requirements: factors controlling alignment; engineering surveys for

highway alignment and location.
2

3. Highway Geometric Design: Cross-sectional elements; design speed, passing and non-
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including radius of curvature, super elevation, extra-widening, design of transition curves, curve
resistance, set back distance, grade compensation and vertical alignment.
12

4. Pavement design: Evaluation of soil subgrade, sub-base, base and wearing courses; design
factors for pavement thickness (including design wheel load and ESWL, strength of pavement
materials and plate load tests, and effect of climatic variations) Group Index and CBR, IRC
method of flexible pavement design; Westergaards analysis of wheel load stresses in rigid
pavements; frictional stresses and warping stresses; IRC recommendations for design of rigid
pavements; design of expansion and contraction joints. Benkelmen Beam Test, Fialure of
flexible and rigid pavements.
8

5. Pavement construction Technique: Types of pavement; construction of earth roads, gravel

roads, WBM, bitumen and cement concrete roads; joints in cement concrete pavements.
4

6. Traffic Engineering: Traffic characteristics, theory of traffic flow, intersection design, traffic
sign and signal design, highway capacity
8

7. Road Materials and Testing : Soil, Stone Aggregate, Bitumen, Marshal Stability Test **
** To be covered in CE 691 ( Highway and Transportation Engineering Lab)

Text & References:

1 High Way Engineering Khanna& Justo Nemchand & Brothers, Roorkee
2 Principles of Transportation Engineering P. Chakraborty& A. Das PHI
3 Transportation Engineering- C.J Khisty& B.K Lall.
4 I.S Specifications on Concrete , Aggregate & Bitumen Bureau of Indian Standard
5 Relevant latest IRC Codes (IRC-37 – 2001, IRC 58 – 2002, IRC 73 - 1980, IRC 86 - - 1983,
IRC 106 – 1990, IRC 64 – 1990, IRC 15- 2002 Indian Road Congress

Theory: DESIGN OF STEEL STRUCTURE

Paper Code: CE-602
Contact: 3L
Credits: 3
Details of Course Content
1 Materials and Specification :-Rolled steel section, types of structural steel , specifications
2

2 Structure connections: Riveted, welded and bolted including High strength friction grip bolted
joints. – types of riveted & bolted joints, assumptions, failure of joints ,efficiency of joints,
design of bolted, riveted & welded joints for axial load. Eccentric connection:- Riveted & bolted

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joints subjected to torsion & shear, tension & shear, design of riveted, bolted & welded
connection.
8

3 Tension members: Design of tension members, I.S code provisions. Permissible stresses,
Design rules, Examples.
3

4 Compression members: Effective lengths about major & minor principal axes, I.S code
provisions. Permissible stresses, Design rules, Design of one component, two components and
built up compression members under axial load. Examples. Built up columns under eccentric
loading: Design of lacing and batten plates, Different types of Column Bases- Slab Base,
Gusseted Base, Connection details
8

5 Beams: Permissible stresses in bending, compression and tension. Design of rolled steel
sections, plated beams. simple Beam end connections, beam -Column connections. I.S code
provisions
4

6 Plate girders: Design of webs & flanges, Concepts of curtailment of flanges – Riveted &
welded web stiffeners, web flange splices - Riveted, welded& bolted.
6

7 Gantry Girder: Design gantry girder considering lateral buckling – I.S code provisions. 5

Text & References:

1 Design of Steel structures N. Subramanian Oxford University Press
2 Design Of Steel Structures - [Link] Tata Mc-Graw Hill , New Delhi New Delhi
3 Design of steel structures [Link] and [Link] Nemchand& Bros.,
4 Design of steel structures, Vol. I & II Ramachandra
5 Design of steel structures PasalaDayaratnam – [Link]& Co Ltd. 1990
6 Design of steel structures [Link] and [Link] – Tata McGraw – Hill
publishing Co. Delhi.
7 Design of steel structures Ramamurtham
8 IS 800 – 2007(Latest Revised code) Bureau of Indian Standard
9 S.P.: 6(1) – 1964 Structural Steel Sections Bureau of Indian Standard

Theory: CONSTRUCTION PLANNING AND MANAGEMENT

Paper Code: CE-603
Contact: 3L
Credits: 3
Details of Course Content
1 Planning: General consideration, Definition of aspect, prospect, roominess, grouping,
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2 Regulation and Bye laws : Bye Laws in respect of side space, Back and front space, Covered
areas, height of building etc., Lavatory blocks , ventilation, Requirements for stairs, lifts in
public assembly building, offices
4

3 Fire Protection: Fire fighting arrangements in public assembly buildings, planning , offices,
auditorium
2

4 Construction plants & Equipment: Plants & equipment for earth moving, road constructions,
excavators, dozers, scrapers, spreaders, rollers, their [Link] &Equipment for concrete
construction: Batching plants, Ready Mix Concrete, concretemixers, Vibrators etc., quality
control
8

5 Planning &Scheduling of constructions Projects:

Planning by CPM &PERT,Preparation of network, Determination of slacks or floats. Critical
activities. Critical path, project duration .expected mean time , probability of completion of
project, Estimation of critical path, problems.
8

6 Management: Professional practice, Defination, Rights and responsibilities of owner,

engineer, Contractors, types of contract
4

7 Departmental Procedures: Administration, Technical and financial sanction, operation of

PWD, Tenders and its notification, EMD and SD, Acceptance of tenders, Arbritation
8* Serial 1, 2, 3 are as per National Building Code

Text & References:

1 Construction Planning, Equipments and methods Puerifoy, R.L. McGraw Hill.
2 Management in construction industry [Link] Oxford and IBH Publishing company
New Delhi
3 Construction Management, Critical path Methods in Construction, [Link] Wiley
Interscience
4 PERT and CPM L.S. Srinath
5 Project planning and control with PERT and CPM Construction equipments and its
management [Link] and [Link] [Link]
6 National Building code BIS

Professional Elective
Theory: BRIDGE ENGINEERING
Paper Code : CE-604A

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Contact : 3L
Credits :3
Details of Course Content
1 Introduction, - Definition and Basic Forms, Component of bridge, classification of bridge,
short history of bridge development. I.R.C Loads. Analysis of IRC Loads, Impact factors, Other
loads to be considered, Importance of Hydraulic factors in Bridge Design.
4

2 Reinforced concrete solid slab bridge: Introduction, General design features, Effective
width method. Simply supported and cantilever Slab Bridge, analysis and design
8

3 Box Culvert: Introduction, Design method and Design example 2

4 Beam and Slab Bridges Introduction, Design of interior panel of slab. Pigeauds method,
Design of longitudinal girder, Calculation of longitudinal moment, design example.
6

5 Balanced Cantilever Bridges: General Features, Arrangement of supports, design features

Articulation, Design example.
5

6 Steel Bridges: General features, types of stress, Design example. 3

7 Plate Girder Bridge: Elements, design, lateral bracing, Box- girder Bridges. 3

8 Composite Bridges: General aspects, method of construction, analysis of composite section,

shear connectors, design of composite beam.
3

9 Cable Stayed Bridge: General features, Philosophy of design. 2

References:
1 Principle & Practice of Bridge Engineering S.P. Bindra– DhanpatRai Pub
2 Essentials of bridge engineering D.J. Victor
3 Bridge engineering Ponnuswamy
4 Design of Bridge Structures T.R. Jagadesh, M.A. Jayaram
5 Bridge engineering by Krishnaraju
6 Design of concrete bridges by Aswani, Vizirani , Ratwani
7 Design of steel structures Arya&Ajmani
8 Concrete Structures Vaziram&Ratwani
9 Structures design and drawing Krishnamurthy
10 Relevant IS & IRC codes

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Theory: PRESTRESSED CONCRETE

Paper Code: CE-604B
Contact:– 3L
Credits:3
Details of Course Content:
1 Introduction of Prestressed concrete: Materials, prestressing system, analysis of prestress
and bending stress, losses Shear and torsional resistance: design of shear reinforcement, design
of reinforcement for torsion shear and bending. Deflections of prestressed concrete members:
Importance, factors, short term and long term deflection 7

2 Limit state design criteria: Inadequacy of elasticand ultimate load method, criteria for limit
states, strength and serviceability. Design of sections for flexure: methods by Lin and Magnel
6

3 Anchorage Zone stresses in post tensioned members: Stress distribution in end block,
anchorage zone reinforcement
5

4 Composite construction of prestressed and in-situ concrete: Types, analysis of stresses

Statically Indeterminate structures: advantages of continuous member, effect of prestressing,
methods of achieving continuity and method of analysis of secondary moments
8

5 Prestressed concrete poles and sleepers: Design of sections for compression and bending

6 Partial prestressing and non prestressed reinforcement 5

References:
1 Prestressed Concrete, Fourth Edition, N Krishna Raju McGraw Hill
2 Design of Prestressed Structures, [Link] and [Link], Wiley Eastern Ltd
3 Fundamentals of Prestressed Concrete, [Link] and [Link]
4 Prestressed Concrete, [Link]

Theory: STRUCTURAL DYNAMICS AND EARTHQUAKE ENGINEERING

Paper Code: CE-604C
Contact: 3L
Credits: 3
Details of Course Content
1 Theory of vibrations: Degrees of freedom, Undamped single degree freedom system, Damped
single degree freedom system, Natural frequency, modes of vibration, Introduction to multiple
degree
freedom system
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2 Response of single degree freedom system due to harmonic loading: Undamped harmonic
excitation, Damped Harmonic excitation
8

3 Response due to Transient loading: Duhamel’s Integral, Response due to constant force,
Rectangular load, Introduction to numerical evaluation of Duhamel’s integral of undamped
system.
6

4 Elements of seismology: Fundamentals: Elastic rebound theory, Plate tectonics, Definitions of

magnitude, Intensity, Epicenter etc., Seismographs, Seismic zoning, Response of Simple
Structural Systems
4

5 Principles of earthquake resistant design: Terminology, General principles and Design

criteria, Methods of Analysis, Equivalent lateral force method of Analysis for multistoried
building as per Indian Standard Code of Practice, Introduction to Response Spectrum Method,
Fundamental concepts of Ductile detailing
12

References:
1 Structural Dynamics (Theory and Computation) Mario Paz. CBS Publishers and Distributor
2 Dynamics of Structure (Theory and Application to Earthquake Engineering) [Link]
Pearson Education
3 Elements of Eathquake Engineering Jai Krishna, A. R. Chandrashekhar and Brijesh Chandra
South Asian Publishers
4 Earthquake Resistant Design D. J. Dowrick John Willey & Sons
5 IS 1893 (Part 1): 2002, IS 3920, IS 4326 -------- Bureau of Indian Standard

Free Elective
Theory: OPERATION RESEARCH
Paper Code: CE-605A
Contact: 3L
Credits: 3

Module I
Linear Programming Problems (LPP):
Basic LPP and Applications; Various Components of LP Problem Formulation.
Solution of Linear Programming Problems:
Solution of LPP: Using Simultaneous Equations and Graphical Method;
Definitions: Feasible Solution, Basic and non-basic Variables, Basic Feasible Solution,
Degenerate and Non-degenerate
Solution, Convex set and explanation with examples. 5L
Solution of LPP by Simplex Method; Charnes’ Big-M Method; Duality [Link]
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Problems. 12L

Module II
Network Analysis:
Shortest Path: Floyd Algorithm; Maximal Flow Problem (Ford-Fulkerson); PERT-CPM (Cost
Analysis, Crashing, Resource
Allocation excluded). 6L
Inventory Control:
Introduction to EOQ Models of Deterministic and Probabilistic ; Safety Stock; Buffer Stock.
3L
Module III
Game Theory:
Introduction; 2-Person Zero-sum Game; Saddle Point; Mini-Max and Maxi-Min Theorems
(statement only) and problems;
Games without Saddle Point; Graphical Method; Principle of Dominance. 5L

Module IV
Queuing Theory:
Introduction; Basic Definitions and Notations; Axiomatic Derivation of the Arrival & Departure
(Poisson Queue). Poisson
Queue Models: (M/M/1): (∞ / FIFO) and (M/M/1: N / FIFO) and problems. 5L

Text Books:
1. H. A. Taha, “Operations Research”, Pearson
2. P. M. Karak – “Linear Programming and Theory of Games”, ABS Publishing House
3. Ghosh and Chakraborty, “Linear Programming and Theory of Games”, Central Book Agency
4. Ravindran, Philips and Solberg - “Operations Research”, WILEY INDIA

References:
1. KantiSwaroop — “Operations Research”, Sultan Chand & Sons
2. Rathindra P. Sen—“Operations Research: Algorithms and Applications”, PHI
3. R. Panneerselvam - “Operations Research”, PHI
4. A.M. Natarajan, P. Balasubramani and A. Tamilarasi - “Operations Research”, Pearson
5. M. V. Durga Prasad – “Operations Research”, CENGAGE Learning
6. J. K. Sharma - “Operations Research”, Macmillan Publishing Company

Theory: HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT (HSS)

Paper Code: CE-605B
Contact: 3L
Credits: 3
Introduction : HR Role and Functions, Concept and Significance of HR, Changing role of HR
managers - HR functions and Global Environment, role of a HR Manager.
Human Resources Planning : HR Planning and Recruitment: Planning Process - planning at
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Recruitment-Sources of Recruitment-Selection Process- Placement and Induction-Retention of

Employees.
Training and Development : need for skill upgradation - Assessment of training needs -
Retraining and Redeployment methods and techniques of training employees and executives -
performance appraisal systems.
Performance Management System : Definition, Concepts and Ethics-Different methods of
Performance Appraisal- Rating Errors-Competency management.
Industrial Relations : Factors influencing industrial relations - State Interventions and Legal
Framework - Role of Trade unions - Collective Bargaining - Workers' participation in
management.
Case study.
Books :
1. Gary Dessler, Human Resource Management - (8th ed.,) Pearson Education, Delhi
2. Decenzo& Robbins, Personnel / Human Resource Management, 3rd ed., John Wiley & Sons
(Pvt.) Ltd.
3. BiswajeetPatanayak, Human Resource Management, PHI, New Delhi
4. Luis R. Gomez, Mejia, Balkin and Cardy, Managing Human Resources PHI, New Delhi.

Theory: MATERIALS HANDLING

Paper Code: CE-605C
Contacts: 3L
Credits- 3
Module Syllabus
Introduction: Definition, importance and scope of materials handling (MH); classification of
materials; codification of bulk materials ; utility of following principles of MH – (i) materials
flow, (ii) simplification, (iii) gravity, (iv) space utilization, (v) unit size, (vi) safety, (vii)
standardization, (viii) dead-weight, (ix) idle time, (x) motion.
Unit load: Definition; advantages & disadvantages of unitization; unitization by use of platform,
container, rack, sheet, bag and self contained unit load; descriptive specification and use of
pallets, skids, containers, boxes, crates and cartons; shrink and stretch wrapping.
Classification of MH Equipment : Types of equipment – (i) industrial trucks & vehicles, (ii)
conveyors, (iii) hoisting equipment, (iv) robotic handling system and (v) auxiliary equipment;
Independent equipment wise sub classification of each of above type of equipment.
Industrial trucks & vehicles : Constructional features and use of the following equipment – (i)
wheeled hand truck, (ii) hand pallet truck, (iii) fork lift truck; Major specifications, capacity
rating and attachments of fork lift truck.
Conveyors : Use and characteristics of belt conveyor, constructional features of flat and
troughed belt conveyor; Use and constructional features of Flg. types of chain conveyors – (i)
apron, car and trolley type; Construction of link-plate chains; Dynamic phenomena in chain
drive; Use and constructional features of roller conveyors; Gravity and powered roller conveyor;
Pneumatic conveyor-use and advantages; Positive, negative and combination system of
pneumatic conveyors; constructional feature, application and conveying capacity of screw
conveyor.
Hoisting Equipment : Advantage of using steel wire rope over chain; constructional features of

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wire ropes; Rope drum design; Pulley system-simple vs. multiple pulley; Load handling
attachments: hooks, grabs, tongs, grab bucket; Arrangement of hook suspension with cross piece
and pulleys (sheaves); Use and constructional features of (i) hand operated trolley hoist , (ii)
winch; (iii) bucket elevator, (iv) Jib crane, (v) overhead traveling crane and (vi) wharf crane;
Level luffing system of a wharf crane; Utility of truck mounted and crawler crane.
Robotic handling : Materials handling at workplace; Major components of a robot; Applications
of robotic handling.
Auxiliary Equipment : Descriptive specification and use of – (i) Slide and trough gates, (ii)
belt, screw and vibratory feeders, (iii) Chutes, (iv) positioners like elevating platform, ramps,
universal vise; (v) ball table
Note for Teac
should be set from each module.
Books Recommended :
1. S. Ray, Introduction to Materials Handling, New Age Int. Pub.
2. T. K. Ray, Mechanical Handling of Materials, Asian Books Pvt. Ltd.
3. T.H. Allegri, Materials Handling: Principles and Practices, CBS Publishers and Distributors.
4. J.A. Apple, Material Handling System Design, John Wiley & Sons.

PRACTICAL

Practical: HIGHWAY ENGINEERING LAB

Paper Code: CE-691
Contact: 3P
Credits :2
Tests on highway materials – Aggregates- Impact value, Los-Angeles Abrasion value water
absorption , Elongation & Flakiness Index.
Bitumen & bituminous materials: Specific gravity, penetration value, softening point, loss on
heating, Flash & Fire point test.
Stripping value test
Design of B.C. & S.D.B.C. Mix
CBR Test
Marshal Stability Test
Benkelman beam Test.

References:
BIS codes on Aggregates & Bituminous materials
Highway material testing(Laboratory Manual)by S.K. Khanna and CE.G. Justo
Relevant IS & I.R.C. codes.

Practical: DETAILING OF RCC AND STEEL STRUCTURES

Paper Code: CE-692
Contact :3P
Credits: 2
RCC structures

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General considerations: Design principle of R.C.C. sections. Limit state method of design Loads
and stresses to be considered in the design as per I.S. code provision.
Design & detailing of a i) simply supported R.C.C Beam ii) Continuous T- Beam.
Design & Detailing of columns, isolated and combined footing
Design & detailing of a i) simply supported one way slabii) One way Continuous slab.
Design of different units: Slab, beam column, roofing and staircase from floor plan of a
multistoried frame building, typical detailing of a two way floor slab.
Steel structures
Problems on general consideration and basic concepts
Discussion on different loads (i.e. wind load, Dead load, live load and others) as per IS875
Design & drawing of the following components of a roof truss:
1. Members of the roof truss.
2. Joints of the roof truss members
3. Purlins
4. Gable bracings
5. Column with bracings
6. Column base plate
7. Column foundation

References:
I.S- 456-2000, SP 34, SP 16,I.S. 875, I.S. Code 800 – 2007, Standard text books on RCC & Steel
Design

Practical: CAD Laboratory

Paper Code: CE-693
Contact 3P
Credits: – 2
Introduction and important features ofa software dealing with analysis and design of structures
Analysis and design of a multistoried building using software, Preparation of detailed drawings
of different structural elements including ductility detailing
RCC Slab, beam, column and footing design.

FOURTH YEAR SEVENTH SEMESTER

THEORY

Theory: ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING

Paper Code: CE-701
Contact – 3L
Credits- 3

References:
1 Environmental Engineering, S.K .Garg, Khanna Publishers
2 Water Supply, Waste Disposal and Environmental
Pollution Engineering, ,
[Link] Khanna Publishers.

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3 Environmental Engineering, [Link], P. N. Modi,

4 Environmental Modelling, , Rajagopalan Oxford University Press.
5 Environmental Engineering P. V. Rowe TMH

Theory: WATER RESOURCE ENGINEERING

Paper Code: CE-702
Contact – 3L
Credits- 3
Module Broad Topic Details of Course Content Hours Total
1 Water Demand Water demands; Per capita demand; Variations in demand;
Factors affecting demand;Design period; Population
forecasting
3

2 Sources of Water Surface water sources; ground water sources 2

3 Water Quality Impurities in water; Water quality parameters; Standards for

potable water
2

4 Conveyance of Water Hydraulic design of pressurepipes 2

5 Water Treatment Typical flow chart for surface and ground water treatments; Aeration, Plain
sedimentation, Sedimentation with coagulation, Water Softening, Filtration,Disinfection.
8

6 Water Distribution Analysis of distribution network;Storage and distribution reservoirs;

Capacity of reservoirs
4
7 Sewage and Drainage Definition of Common Terms, Quantity estimation for sanitary sewage
and storm sewage
3

8 Sewer Design Hydraulic design of sewers, Partial flow diagrams and Nomograms
3

9 Wastewater Characteristics Physical, chemical and biological characteristics, DO, BOD

and COD
3

10 Wastewater Treatment Typical flow chart for wastewater treatment; Primary Treatments;
Secondary Treatments: Activated Sludge Process, Trickling Filter Process, Septic Tank
6

References

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1 Engineering Hydrology K. Subramanya Tata McGraw-Hill

2 A Text Book of Hydrology- P. Jaya Ram Reddy Laxmi Publications-New Delhi
3 Hydrology & Water Resource Engineering- S.K Garg Khanna Publishers.
4 Hydrology Principles, Analysis and Design H. M. Raghunath. .
5 Hydraulics of Groundwater J. Bear McGraw-Hill
6 Water Resources Engineering Through
Objective Questions
K. Subramanya Tata McGraw-Hill
7 Irrigation & Water Power Engineering- B.C Purnia, S Pande- Standard Publication-New Delhi.
8 Irrigation Engineering G.L Aswa Wiley Eastern-New Delhi
9 Irrigation, Water Resource & Water Power
Enginee ring-.
Dr. P.N Modi- Standard Book House-New Delhi
Module Details of Course Content Hours Total
1 Catchment area and Hydrologic cycle, Measurement of rainfall – Rain gauges,
Estimation of missing rainfall data, checking of consistency, Optimum number of
Rain gauges. Calculation of average rainfall over area – different methods,
Frequency analysis of rainfall intensity duration curve. Rainfall mass curve,
hyetograph, Examples
4

2 Evaporation, evapo-transpiration and infiltration: Processes, Factors affecting run

off, estimation of run-off, rainfall run off relationship
4

3 Stream flow measurement: Direct and indirect methods, Examples. Stagedischarge

relationships
4

4 Hydrographs; characteristics: Base flow separation. Unit Hydrographs. Derivation

of unit hydrographs, S-curve, flood routing.
4

5 Types of Irrigation systems, methods of irrigation: Water requirements of crops:

Crop period or Base period, Duty & Delta of a crop, relation between Duty &
Delta, Duty at various places, flow Duty & quantity Duty, factors affecting Duty,
measures for improving Duty of water, crop seasons
4

6 Canal Irrigation: Introduction, classification of irrigation canals, Efficient section,

certain important definitions, Time factor, Capacity factor, full supply coefficient,
Nominal duty, Channel losses, Examples.
2

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theory, procedure for design of channel by Kennedy’s method, Lacey’s theory,

concept of True regime Initial regime and final regime, design procedure using
Lacey’s theory, examples
4

8 Water logging and drainage: Causes, effects and prevention of waterlogging. Type
of drains-open drains and closed drains (introduction only), Discharge and
spacing of closed drains. Examples.
Lining of Irrigation Canals : Objectives, advantages and disadvantages of canal
lining, economics and requirements of canal lining, Design of lined Canalsexamples
6

9 Introduction to ground water flow, Darcy law; Wells: Definition, Types-open well
or Dug well, Tube well, open well-shallow open well, deep open well, cavity
formation in open wells, construction of open wells, Yield of an open well –
Equilibrium pumping test, Recuperating test, examples, Tube wells - Strainer
type, cavity type, slotted type. Examples.
4

Professional Elective II
Advanced Foundation Engineering
Code – CE 703A
Contact – 3L
Credits- 3
Module Details of Course Content Hours Total
1 Soil Exploration and Site Investigation
Planning of soil exploration programme, Field testing, Preparation of bore-log and soil
investigation report
Geo-physical exploration: Seismic refraction survey electrical resistively method
4

2 Shallow Foundations
Bearing Capacity from SPT and SCPT and Plate load Test data, Proportioning of footing based
on
settlement criteria.
Beams on elastic foundation: Infinite beam, Finite beam, Modulus of sub-grade reaction and
effecting parameters.
Raft Foundation: Settlement and Bearing Capacity analysis, Analysis of flexible and rigid raft as
per
IS 2950.
10

3 Deep Foundations
Pile: Tension piles, Laterally loaded piles: Elastic continuum approach, Ultimate load Analysis,
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Drilled Shaft: Construction procedures, Design Considerations, Load Carrying Capacity and
settlement analysis
Caissons: Types, Sinking and control.
8

4 Retaining walls and sheet pile structures

Gravity, cantilever and counter fort retaining walls: Stability checks and design
Sheet Pile Structures: Cantilever sheet piling, Anchored sheet piling: Free and fixed earth
support
methods of Analysis, Braced Excavation
8

5 Design of foundation for vibration control

Elements of vibration theory, Soil- springs and damping constants, dynamic soil parameters,
Types
of Machine foundations, General consideration in designing dynamic bases.
4

6 Foundations on expansive soils: Problems and Remedies 2

References:
1 Foundation Analysis & Design J.E. Bowels McGraw Hill
2 Principles of Foundation Engineering B.M. Das Thomson Book
3 Foundation Design Manual N. V. Nayak Dhanpat Rai Publication Pvt. Ltd
4 Foundations for Machines: Analysis
and design
ShamsherPrakash, Vijay K Puri Wiley Series in Geotechnical
Engineering
5 Advance Foundation Engineering N. Som& S. C. Das
6 Hand Book of Machine Foundation P. Sirinivashalu& C.V.
Vaiddyanathan
Tata McGraw Hill
7 IS –1904, 6403, 8009, 2950, 2911 etc - Bureau of Indian Standard
Soil Stabilisation & Ground Improvement Technique
Code – CE 703B
Contact – 3L
Credits- 3
Module Details of Course Content Hours Total
1 Soil Stabilization: Introduction, Stabilization of soil with granular skeleton and soil without
granular skeleton, common nomenclature of stabilized soil systems and stabilization methods,
specific methods of soil stabilization: Stabilization with cement, lime fly-ash
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2 Insitu densification: Introduction, Compaction: methods and controls Densification of

granular
soil: Vibration at ground surface, Impact at ground surface, Vibration at depth (Vibroflotation),
Impact at depth.
Densification of Cohesive Soils: Preloading and dewatering, Design of Sand drains and Stone
columns, Electrical and thermal methods.
12

3 Geo-textiles: Over view: Geotextiles as separators, reinforcement. Geotextiles in filtration and

drainage, geotextiles in erosion control.
6

4 Grouting: Over view: Suspension and Solution grout, Grouting equipment and methods, Grout
design and layout, Grout monitoring schemes. 6

5 Soil stability: Reinforced earth fundamentals, Soil nailing, Soil and Rock Anchors, 36
Underpinning 4

References:
1 Foundation Analysis & Design J.E. Bowels McGraw Hill
2 Principles of Foundation Engineering B.M. Das Thomson Book
3 Foundation Design Manual N. V. Nayak Dhanpat Rai Publication Pvt. Ltd
4 Construction and Geotechnical methods in foundation
engineering
R.M. Koener McGraw Hill
5 Technology in tunnelling and dam construction A.V. Shroff. & D.L.
Shah
Oxford and IBH Publishing
[Link]
6 Reinforced Earth T S Ingold Thoam Telford
7 Designing with Geosynthetics R M Koerner Prentice Hall
Advanced Highway &Transportation Engineering
Code – CE 703C
Contact – 3L
Credits- 3
Module Details of Course Content Hours Total
1 Traffic Engineering : Road user and vehicle characteristics; Traffic flow characteristics –
Traffic
Volume, Speed, Headway, Concentration and Delay; Traffic surveys & studies; Traffic
estimation; Statistical applications in traffic engineering analysis; Parking; Road intersections –
Basic traffic conflicts, classification of at-grade intersections, channelization, rotaries, traffic
signals, signs and marking; Road Safety; Traffic System Management...
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2 Transportation planning : Transportation planning at different levels; Transport Project

planning
– Planning studies and investigation; Elements of Urban Transportation Planning; Transport
Demand Analysis; Preparation of Project Report
8

3 Railway Engineering : Location surveys & alignment, Permanent way components, Gauges,
Geometric Design, Points & crossings, Stations & Yards, Signalling, Track Maintenance
8

4 Airport Engineering : Functional areas of airports: Runways, Taxiways, , Aprons, Terminal

buildings; Classification of Airports; Airport site selection; Design of Runway, Runway
orientation, Wind Rose diagram; Design of Taxiway and Terminal Building
8

References
1 Transportation Engineering Khisty and Lal PHI
2 A Text Book of Railway Engineering S.P. Arora& S.C. Saxena
3 Railway Engineering Satish Chandra Oxford University press
4 Transportation Engineering Vazirani&Chandola
5 Airport planning and Design [Link]&[Link]
6 Airport Transportation Planning & Design-. Virendra Kumar &Satish
Chandra
Galgotia Publication Pvt. Ltd.
New Delhi
Professional Elective III
Advanced Structural Analysis
Code – CE 704A
Contact – 3L
Credits- 3
Sl.
No
Details of Course Content Hours Total

1 Review of analysis of indeterminate structures; Force methods:

Statically indeterminate structures (method of consistent deformations; theorem of least work)
Displacement Methods: Kinematically indeterminate structures
(slope-deflection method; moment distribution method).
Matrix concepts and Matrix analysis of structures:
Introduction; coordinate systems; displacement and force transformation matrices;
Contra-gradient principle; element and structure stiffness matrices;
Element and structure flexibility matrices; equivalent joint loads; stiffness and flexibility
approaches.
Matrix analysis of structures with axial elements: Plane Truss; Analysis by flexibility method
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Flexibility method for fixed and continuous beams:

Stiffness method for grids:
Matrix analysis of plane and space frames:
Flexibility method for plane frames:
Stiffness method for space frames:
18

2 Theory of Elasticity : Three dimensional stress and strain analysis, stress - strain
transformation,
stress invariants; equilibrium and compatibility equations, boundary conditions; Two
dimensional
problems in Cartesian, polar and curvilinear co-ordinates, bending of a beam, thick cylinder
under
pressure, complex variable, harmonic and bi-harmonic functions; Torsion of rectangular bars
including hollow sections, bending problems; Energy principles, variational methods and
numerical
methods.
18

References:
1 Matrix Methods of Structural Analysis M.B. Kanchi.
2 Analysis of Structures T.S. Thandavamoorthy Oxford University Press
3 Intermediate Structural Analysis C.K. Wang Mc Graw Hill
4 Theory of Elasticity Timoshenko & Goodier McGraw-Hill
Hydraulic Structures
Code – CE 704B
Contact – 3L
Credits- 3
Module Details of Course Content Hours Total
1 Diversion Head works: Necessity, Difference between weir and Barrage, Type of Weirs,
Selection of site, layout and description of each part, Effects of construction of a weir on the
river regime, causes of failure of weirs on permeable foundation and their remedies
4

2 Theories of seepage and Design of weirs and Barrages: Failure of Hydraulic Structures
Founded
on Pervious foundations: i) By piping ii) By Direct uplift, Bligh’s creep theory of seepage flow,
Khosla’s theory & concept of flownets, concept of exit gradient and critical exit gradient,
Khosla’s method of independent variable for determination of pressures and exit gradient for
seepage below a weir or a barrage, necessary corrections, examples.
6

3 Hydraulic structures for canals: Canal falls – necessity, locations, types and description of
Ogee
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4 Cross-Drainage Works: Necessity, types, selection of a suitable type (Introduction only) 4

5 Dam (General): Definition, classification of Dams, factors governing selection of type of dam,
selection of suitable site for a dam.
2
Earthen Dams: Introduction, Types of Earthen Dams, Methods of Construction, Causes of
failure, Design Criteria, Determination of line of seepage or phreatic line in Earthen Dam,
seepage control in Earthen Dam, Examples.
6

6 Gravity Dam: Definition, Typical cross- section, Forces acting on Gravity Dam, Combination
of
forces for design, Mode of failure and criteria for structural stability of Gravity Dams, Principal
and shear stresses. Elementary profile of a Gravity Dam, Concept of High and low Gravity Dam,
Examples.
6

Spillways: Types, Location, Essential requirements, spillway capacity. Components of spillway,

Energy Dissipators, Stilling basins (Indian standard).
4

References
1 Irrigation Engineering and hydraulic structures. Santosh Kumar Garg Khanna Publishers.
2 Irrigation, water Resources and Water Power Engg. Dr.P.N. Modi, Standard Book House,
Delhi-6
3 Water Resources Engineering Principle and practice By SatyaNarayana Murthy
Challa.
New Age Internation (P)
Ltd. Publishers. New
delhi,
4 Design of Small Dams. US Department of the Interior
Bureau of Reclamation.
McGraw Hill
5 Concrete Danms R.S. Varsney, Oxford & I & H
Publishing Co. New
Delhi
Free Elective II
Engineering Materials
Code – CE 705A
Contact – 3L
Credits- 3
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Syllabus Contact
Hrs.
1. Introduction: Material Science―its importance in engineering; Classification of
Materials―metals, polymers, ceramics, composites; Advanced
materials―semiconductors, smart materials, nano-materials; Review atomic structure,
Atomic bonding in solids―bonding forces and energies; ionic/covalent/metallic
bonding.
2

2. Crystal Structure: Fundamental concepts; Unit cells; seven crystal systems; single
crystal, polycrystalline and non-crystalline materials; Metallic crystal structures―FCC,
atomic packing factor, BCC & HCP structures.
2

3. Imperfections in Metals: Point defects due to vacancy & impurities, alloys, solid
solutions; Dislocations―linear defects, interfacial defects, grain boundaries.
2

4. Phase Diagrams: Definition and basic concepts; solubility limit; Phase equilibria,
onecomponent
phase diagram, binary phase diagram, interpretation of phase diagrams.
3

5. Iron-carbon System: allotropy of iron, iron-iron carbide phase diagram, properties and
uses of plain carbon steel
2

6. Classification of Metals and Alloys- compositions, general properties and uses:

6.1 Ferrous alloys: Classification –low carbon steels, medium carbon steels, high
carbon steels, stainless steels, alloy steels, tool and die steel, cast irons.

6.2 Non-ferrous alloys: Copper & Copper alloys; Aluminum alloys; Zinc alloys;
Nickel alloys; Lead & Tin alloys;
6

7. Mechanical Properties of Materials: Elastic properties of materials―tensile and

compressive stress and strain, stress-strain behaviour, modulus of elasticity (Young’s
modulus), yield strength, tensile strength, plastic deformation, true stress and strain;
Ductility; Resilience; Toughness, impact tests; Hardness- Brinell, Rockwell and
Vickers hardness and their testing procedures, correlation between hardness and tensile
strength; Fatigue strength; Effect of temperature on tensile strength & impact
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8. Heat Treatment: Definition and purposes; Heat treatment processes for

steels―Hardening, structural change during heating and cooling, factors affecting
hardening; Tempering; Austempering; Normalizing; Annealing―full annealing,
spheroidising annealing, stress–relieving, recrystallisation annealing; Preciptation or
Age Hardening of non-ferrous alloys.
4

9. Polymers & Elastomers: Definition; How polymers are made- polymerization;

Polymer molecular structures; Thermoplastics & Thermosets; Special characteristics
like low sp. gravity, optical, electrical & thermal property, decorative color, easy
formability, low corrosion etc; Uses of polymers and elastomers.
2

10. Ceramic Materials: What is ceramics; common ceramic materials and their
characteristics; How ceramics are made―sintering and vitrification process; Ceramic
structures; Properties and applications.
2
11. Composite materials: What is composites; Polymers matrix and their applications;
Metal matrix and ceramic matrix composites and their applications; How composites
are made.
2

12. Corrosion and Degradation of Engineering Materials: Definition; Types of

corrosion―uniform, pitting, crevice, galvanic, stress corrosion cracking and erosion;
Corrosion control ― material selection, environment control, proper design.
2

13. Materials Selection Methodology: Selection of material based on required properties,

availability and cost of material, environmental issues.
1
Note for Teachers:
1. Stress should be given to clarify different concepts.
2. Industrial examples must be cited regarding use of various materials and the specific
properties involved for selection of
these materials.
Note for examination paper setter:
1. Question should be set covering all the 13 topics of the syllabus.
2. Marks of questions from each topic should be proportionate to the recommended contact hours
allotted, as far as possible.
Books Recommended
1. Materials Science and Engineering by W.D. Callister and adapted by R. Balasubramaniam,
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2. Engineering Materials: properties and selection by Budinski & Budinski, 9th Ed., Prentice
Hall India
3. Engineering Materials and Metallurgy by [Link], 2nd Ed., Tata McGraw Hill.
4. Materials & Processes in Manufacturing by [Link] and adapted by Black & Kosher,
10th Ed., Wiley India.
5. Materials Science and Engineering by [Link], 5th Ed., Prentice Hall India.
Electrical & Electronic Measurement
Code – CE 705B
Contact – 3L
Credits- 3
Topic No of periods
Module-I
Measurements:
Method of measurement, Measurement system, Classification of instruments, Definition
of accuracy, Precision, Resolution, Speed of response, Error in measurement,
Classification of errors, loading effect due to shunt and series connected instruments.
Analog meters:
General features, Construction, Principle of operation and torque equation of Moving coil,
Moving iron, Electrodynamometer, Induction instruments
Principle of operation of the Electrostatic, Thermoelectric, Rectifier type instruments,
Extension of instrument ranges and multipliers.
3
3
3
Module-II
Instrument transformer:
Disadvantage of shunt and multipliers, Advantage of Instrument transformers, Principle of
operation of Current & Potential transformer, errors.
Measurement of Power:
Principle of operation of Electrodynamic & Induction type wattmeter. Wattmeter errors.
Measurement of resistance:
4
3
4

Measurement of medium, low and high resistances, Megger.

Module-III
Measurement of Energy:
Construction, theory and application of AC energy meter, testing of energy meters.
Potentiometer:
Principle of operation and application of Crompton’s DC potentiometer, Polar and Coordinate
type AC potentiometer. Application.
AC Bridges:
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3
4
4
Module-IV
Cathode ray oscilloscope (CRO):
Measurement of voltage, current, frequency & phase by oscilloscope. Frequency
limitation of CRO. Sampling and storage oscilloscope, Double beam CRO.
Electronic Instruments:
Advantages of digital meter over analog meters, Digital voltmeter, Resolution and
sensitivity of digital meters, Digital multimeter, Digital frequency meter, Signal generator.
Sensors & Transducers:
Introduction to sensors & Transducers, Strain gauge, LVDT, Temperature transducers,
Flow measurement using magnetic flow measurement.
3
4
3
Numerical Problems to be solved in the tutorial classes.
Text Books:
1. A course in Electrical & Electronic Measurements & Instrumentation, A.K. Sawhney,
Dhanpat Rai & sons.
2. Electrical Measurement & Measuring Instruments, E.W. Golding & F.C. Wides, Wheeler
Publishing.
3. Electronic Instruments, H.S. Kalsi, Tata Mc-Graw hill, 2nd Edition.
Reference Books:
1. Sensors & Transducers, D. Patranabis, PHI, 2nd edition.
2. Digital Instrumentation, A.J. Bouwens, Tata Mc-Graw hill.
3. Modern Electronic instrumentation & Measuring instruments, A.D. Heltric & W.C. Copper,
Wheeler Publication.
4. Instrument transducers, H.K.P. Neubert, Oxford University press.
Practical
Group Discussion
Code – HU
Contact – 3L
Credits- 2
Will be implemented latter
ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING LAB
CODE: CE-791
CRDIT-2

Experiment
No.
Experiment Name Type of Test
1. Determination of turbidity for a given sample of water Physical
2. Determination of color for a given sample of water
3 Determination of solids in a given sample of water: Total Solids,

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Suspended Solids and Dissolved Solids

4 Determination of pH for a given sample of water Chemical
5 Determination of concentration of Chlorides in a given sample of water
6 Determination of carbonate, bi-carbonate and hydroxide alkalinity for a
given sample of water
7 Determination of hardness for a given sample of water
8 Determination of concentration of Fluorides in a given sample of water
9 Determination of concentration of Iron in a given sample of water
10 Determination of the Optimum Alum Dose for a given sample of water
through Jar Test
11 Determination of the Residual Chlorine in a given sample of water
12 Determination of the Chlorine Demand for a given sample of water
13 Determination of the Available Chlorine Percentage in a given sample of
bleaching powder
14 Determination of amount of Dissolved Oxygen (DO) in a given sample of
water
15 Determination of the Biochemical Oxygen Demand (BOD) for a given
sample of wastewater
16 Determination of the Chemical Oxygen Demand (COD) for a given
sample of wastewater
17 Determination of bacteriological quality of water: presumptive test,
confirmative test and Determination of MPN
Bacteriological
CIVIL ENGINEERING PRACTICE SESSIONAL
CE 792
CREDIT 2
Course Content
Foundation Engineering
Stability Analysis of Slopes, Preparation of typical soil test report, Estimation of bearing
capacity and settlement of
foundation from typical field data, Structural design and detailing of isolated rectangular footing
and combined footing.
Water Resource Engineering
Estimation of runoff, Field capacity and permanent wilting point Construction of hydrograph& S
curve, efficient section of
canal, Design of lined canals, Determination of yield of wells, flood routing
Environmental Engineering
Population forecasting, Analysis and design of water distribution network, Hydraulic design of
sewer
Transportation Engineering
Determination of highway capacity, Highway geometric design, Design of flexible and rigid
pavement, Traffic Signal
Design
Material Testing lab
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CREDIT 2
Impact tests: Charpy and Izod tests;
Test for drawability of sheet metals through cupping test;
Fatigue test of a typical sample.
Sample preparation and etching of ferrous and non-ferrous metals and alloys for metallographic
observation;
Experiments on heat treatment of carbon steels under different rates of cooling including
quenching, and testing
for the change in hardness and observing its microstructural changes through metallographic
studies.
Observation of presence of surface/ sub-surface cracks using different non-destructive
techniques, such as dye
penetration (DP) test, magnaflux test, ultrasonic or eddy current test.
(At least six experiments must be conducted)

Electrical & Electronics Measurement lab

CE 793B
CREDIT 2
List of Experiments:
1. Instrument workshop- Observe the construction of PMMC, Dynamometer, Electrothermal and
Rectifier type of
instruments, Oscilloscope and Digital multimeter.
2. Calibrate moving iron and electrodynamometer type ammeter/voltmeter by potentiometer.
3. Calibrate dynamometer type wattmeter by potentiometer.
4. Calibrate AC energy meter.
5. Measurement of resistance using Kelvin double bridge.
6. Measurement of power using Instrument transformer.
7. Measurement of power in Polyphase circuits.
8. Measurement of frequency by Wien Bridge.
9. Measurement of Inductance by Anderson bridge
10. Measurement of capacitance by De Sauty Bridge.
11. Measurement of capacitance by Schering Bridge.
VIII Semester
Organisational Behaviour
HU801A
Contracts: 2L
Credits- 2
1. Organizational Behaviour: Definition, Importance, Historical Background, Fundamental
Concepts of OB,
Challenges and Opportunities for OB. [2]
2. Personality and Attitudes: Meaning of personality, Personality Determinants and Traits,
Development of
Personality, Types of Attitudes, Job Satisfaction. [2]
3. Perception: Definition, Nature and Importance, Factors influencing Perception, Perceptual
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between Perception and Decision Making. [2]

4. Motivation: Definition, Theories of Motivation - Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs Theory,
McGregor’s Theory X &
Y, Herzberg’s Motivation-Hygiene Theory, Alderfer’s ERG Theory, McClelland’s Theory of
Needs, Vroom’s
Expectancy Theory. [4]
5. Group Behaviour: Characteristics of Group, Types of Groups, Stages of Group Development,
Group Decision
Making. [2]
6. Communication: Communication Process, Direction of Communication, Barriers to Effective
Communication.
[2]
7. Leadership: Definition, Importance, Theories of Leadership Styles. [2]
8. Organizational Politics: Definition, Factors contributing to Political Behaviour. [2]
9. Conflict Management: Traditional vis-a-vis Modern View of Conflict, Functional and
Dysfunctional Conflict,
Conflict Process, Negotiation – Bargaining Strategies, Negotiation Process. [2]
10. Organizational Design: Various Organizational Structures and their Effects on Human
Behaviour, Concepts of
Organizational Climate and Organizational Culture. [4]
References:
1. Robbins, S. P. & Judge, T.A.: Organizational Behavior, Pearson Education, 15th Edn.
2. Luthans, Fred: Organizational Behavior, McGraw Hill, 12th Edn.
3. Shukla, Madhukar: Understanding Organizations – Organizational Theory & Practice in India,
PHI
4. Fincham, R. & Rhodes, P.: Principles of Organizational Behaviour, OUP, 4th Edn.
5. Hersey, P., Blanchard, K.H., Johnson, D.E.- Management of Organizational Behavior Leading
Human Resources, PHI,
10th Edn.
Or
Project Management
HU801B
Contracts: 2L
Credits- 2
1. Project Management Concepts: Concept and Characteristics of a Project,
Importance of Project Management.[1]
2. Project Planning: Project Evaluation, Financial Sources, Feasibility Studies. [4]
3. Project Scheduling: Importance of Project Scheduling, Work Breakdown Structure and
Organization Breakdown
Structure, Scheduling Techniques – Gantt Chart and LOB, Network Analysis – CPM/PERT.
4. Time Cost Trade-off Analysis – Optimum Project Duration. [2]
5. Resource Allocation and Leveling. [2]
6. Project Life Cycle. [2]
7. Project Cost – Capital & Operating Costs, Project Life Cycle Costing, Project Cost Reduction
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8. Project Quality Management: Concept of Project Quality, TQM in Projects, Project Audit. [1]
9. Software Project Charateristics and Mangement [2]
10. IT in Projects: Overview of types of Softwares for Projects, Major Features of
Project Management Softwares like MS Project, Criterion for Software Selection. [2]
References
1. Gopalkrishnan P. and Rama Mmoorthy: Text Book of Project Management, Macmillan
2. Nicholas John M.: Project Management for Business and Technology – Principles and
Practice, Prentice Hall
India, 2nd Edn.
3. Levy Ferdinand K., Wiest Jerome D.: A Management Guide to PERT/CPM with
GERT/PDM/DCPM and other
networks, Prentice Hall India, 2nd Edn.
4. Mantel Jr., Meredith J. R., Shafer S. M., Sutton M. M., Gopalan M. R.: Project Management:
Core Text Book,
Wiley India, 1st Indian Edn.
5. Maylor H.: Project Management, Pearson, 3rd Edn.
6. Nagarajan K.: Project Management, New Age International Publishers, 5th Edn.
7. Kelkar. S.A, Sotware Project Management: A concise Study, 2nd Ed., PHI
Professional Elective IV
Environmental Pollution and Control
Code – CE 801A
Contact – 3L
Credits- 3
Details of Course Content
1. Introduction: Environment. Pollution, Pollution control 2

2. Air Pollution: Air Pollutants: Types, Sources, Effects; Air Pollution Meteorology:
Lapse Rate, Inversion, Plume Pattern; Air Pollution Dispersion Model: Point Source
Gaussian Plume Model, Stability Classes, Stability Charts, Design of Stack Height.
8

3. Air pollution Control: Self cleansing properties of the environment; Dilution method;
Engineered Control of Air Pollutants: Control of the particulates, Control of Gaseous
Pollutants, Control of Air pollution from Automobiles.
8

4. Noise Pollution: Definition; Sound Pressure, Power and Intensity; Noise Measurement:
Relationships among Pressure, Power and Intensity, Levels, Frequency Band, Decibel
Addition, Measures of community Noise i.e. LN, Leq, Ldn,, LNP; Sources, ; Effects;
Control.
4

5. Water pollution: Pollution Characteristics of Typical Industries, Suggested Treatments. 4

6. Global Environmental Issues: Ozone Depletion, Acid Rain, Global Warming-Green

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House Effects
4

7. Administrative Control on Environment: Functions of Central and State Pollution

Control Boards; Environmental Clearance Process for Industries and Infrastructural
Projects
4

8. Environmental Laws: Water Act, Air Act, Motor Vehicle Act 2

References:
1. Introduction to Environmental Engineering and Science G. Masters, W. Ela PHI
2 Environmental Engineering: A Design Approach A. Sincero, G. Sincero PHI
3 Environmental Engineering P. V. Rowe TMH
4 Environmental Engineering, S.K . Garg, Khanna Publishers
5 Air Polution Rao and Rao TMH
4 Water Supply, Waste Disposal and Environmental
Pollution Engineering, ,
[Link] Khanna Publishers.
5 Environmental Engineering, [Link], P. N. Modi,
6 Environmental Modelling, , Rajagopalan Oxford University
Press.

Water Resources Management & Planning

Code – CE 801B
Contact – 3L
Credits- 3
Module Details of Course Content
1 Planning and analysis of Water Resource Systems: Introduction, System Analysis,
Engineers
and Policymakers
3

2 Methods of Analysis: Introduction, Evaluation of Time streams of Benefits and Costs. Plan
formulation, Planning models and solution procedures, Lagranges Multipliers, Dynamic
Programming, Recursive equations, Bellmans’ principle of optimality. Curse of dimensionality
of discrete dynamic programming. Examples
8

3 Reservoir Operation: Sequential process, single Reservoir problem - with release as decision
variable, with storage as decision variable (deterministic approach). Examples, Related
Computer Programming. Multi–reservoir problems (Deterministic approach)
6

4 Water Resources Planning under Uncertainty: Introduction, probability concepts and

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Methods – Random variable and Distributions, Univariate probability Distributions ,properties

of Random variable – Moment and Expectation ( Univariate Distributions) , Moment Generating
Functions, Measures of Central tendency, Measures of Dispersion, Measures of symmetry (
Skewness), measures of peakedness ( kurtosis), examples
10

5 Stochastic River Basin Planning Model: Introduction, Reservoir operation, Stochastic,

Dynamic programming, Operating Model, Probability Distribution of Storage volumes and
Releases, examples
6

6 Water quality Management: Prediction and Simulation, Water quality Management

Modeling 3

References:
1 Applied Hydrology V.T. Chow
2 Hydrology Raudkivi
3 Stochastic Hydrology Jayarami Reddy
4 Water Resources Engg. M.C. Chaturvedi
5 Water Resources Systems Planning & Analysis Ddenice P Loucks, Jery R
Stedinger& Douglas A Heinth
Prentice Hall, Inc New Jersy.
6 Water Resources Engineering Larry W Mays John Wiley & Sons(Asia)

Remote Sensing and GIS

Code – CE 801C
Contact – 3L Credits: 3
Sl.
No
Details of Course Content
1 Introduction: Definition and types of remote sensing, Tacheometry (Planimetry/ altimetry),
Triangulation (Frame work / adjustment), Trilateration (EDM/ Total Station), Geodetics
(physical/
geometrical geodesy), Error Analysis (causes / law of weights), Numerical example
7

2 Photogrammetry: Camera System (phototheodolite/ aircraft), Ground photograph

(oblique/orthogonal streophoto), Aerial photograph ( perspective scale/ flight planning),
distortion
(relief / tilt), Geometrix ( parallax / mapping), application (topographics / interpretation),
Numerical
examples
7

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atmospheric interaction), visual interpretation ( Band width), digital processing (imageries /

enhancement), data integration (multi-approach / GIS), microwave imaging (active system /
radars),
applications
7

4 Astronomy: Celestial sphere (star-coordinates / transformation), field astronomy (azimuth,

solar and
polar method), 3D computation (local vs global), spherical trigonometry, Multilateration,
Observation, Corrections in astronomy, Correlation of low, medium, remote objects, Global
Positioning System

5 Geoinformatics: GIS concept (Introduction/ definition), planning and management, spatial

data
model, database and DBMS, linking of attributes, geospatial analysis, modern trends
8

References:
1 Surveying (Volume 2): Duggal S.K. Tata McGraw Hill
2 Remote Sensing & GIS: Bhatta B. Oxford Univ Press
3 Geographic Information System: Tor Bern Herdgen Wiley
4 Surveying: Bannister, Raymond & Baker Pearson Education
5 Remote Sensing & Image Interpretation: Lilesand, Kiefer and Chipman Wiley
6 Surveying (Volume 2): Kanetker.&Kulkarni
7 Remote Sensing & Geographical information System Reddy M.A. (BS publication).
8 Advanced Surveying Rampal K.K.
9 Fundamantals of Geographic Information System: Demers M.N. (Wiley)

Professional Elective V
Finite Element Method
Code – CE 802A
Contact – 3L Credits: 3
Details of Course Content
1 Introduction to Finite ElementAnalysis: Introduction, Basic Concepts of Finite Element
Analysis,
Steps in Finite Element Analysis, Fundamental concepts of Elasticity
4

2 Finite Element Formulation Techniques: Virtual Work and Variational Principle,

GalerkinApproach,
Displacement Approach, Stiffness Matrix and Boundary Conditions
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3 Element properties: Concepts of shape functions: Natural Coordinates, one dimensional,

Triangular,
Rectangular Elements, Lagrange and Serendipity Elements
Isoparametric Formulation: Isoparametric Elements, Stiffness Matrix of Isoparametric Elements,
Numerical Integration: One Dimensional, Two Dimensional
8

4 Formation of stiffness matrices and analysisofTruss, Continuous Beam and Simple Plane
Frame 6

5 FEM for two dimensional analysis: Constant Strain Triangle, Linear Strain Triangle,
Rectangular
Elements, Numerical Evaluation of Element Stiffness, Computation of Stresses
6

6 FEM for Plates : Introduction to Plate Bending Problems, Finite Element Analysis of Thin
Plate 4

7 Introduction to application of standard FEM software in civil Engineering 4

References:
1 Finite Element Method with Applications
in Engineering
Y. Desai et. al Pearson
2 Introduction to Finite Element in
Engineering
Chandrapatla&Belegundu Pearson Education
3 A First Course in Finite Element Method D. L. Logan Thomson
4 Surveying: Bannister, Raymond &
Baker
Pearson Education
5 Concepts and Applications of Finite
Element Analysis
R. D. Cook et. al Wiley India
6 Finite Element Analysis – Theory and
Programming
C. S. Krishnamoorthy Tata Mcgraw Hill
7 Matrix, Finite Element,Computer and
Structural Analysis
M. Mukhopadhyay Oxford and IBH Publishing Co. Pvt.
Ltd., New Delhi, India
8 Finite Element Procedures K. J. Bathe PHI, New Delhi, India

Dynamics of Soils and Foundations

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Code – CE 802B
Contact – 3L Credits: 3
Details of Course Content
1 Introduction: Types of Machine Foundations, General requirement of Machine foundations,
Dimensional criteria, Design data, Permissible amplitude, Permissible Bearing pressure
2

2 Fundamental of vibrations: Degrees of freedom, Natural frequency, Undamped single degree

freedom system, Damped single degree freedom system, Transmissibility, Response to ground
motion, Introduction to multiple degree freedom system
8

3 Dynamic properties of Soil, Laboratory and field evaluation of soil properties as per IS codes;
8

4 Analysis and design of Block type Machine Foundation: Modes of Vibrations, Methods of
Dynamic
Analysis, Design considerations for dynamically loaded foundations and constructional features;
Design procedures for foundations for hammers, reciprocating engines , Vibration Isolation and
damping
10

5 Liquefaction of soils: Definition, Causes and effects of Liquefaction, Evaluation of

Liquefaction
potential, Mitigation of Liquefaction Hazards
6

6 Propagation of elastic waves in soils: Mechanism of wave propagation, Body waves, Surface
waves,
Rayleigh waves
2

References:
1 Hand Book of Machine Foundation Srinivasalu & Vaidyanathan TMH
2 Dynamics of Bases and Foundations D. D. Barkan Mc-Graw Hill
3 Geotechnical Earthquake Engineering S. L. Kramer Printice Hall
4 Earthquke Resistant Design D. J. Dorwick Wiley
5 Fundamentals of Soil Dynamics & Earthquake Engineering B. B. Prasad PHI

Design of Tall Buildings

Code – CE 802C
Contact – 3L
Credits: 3
Details of Course Content
1 Introduction : Necessity of Tall Buildings, Design Philosophy, Strength and Stability, Creep,

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Shrinkage and Temperature Effects, Fire, Foundation Settlement and Soil-Structure Interaction
6

2 Loadings : Gravity loading, Wind loading, Earthquake Loading, Combination of Loadings 6

3 Structural Forms : Braced-Frame Structures, Rigid Frame Structures, Infilled-Frame

Structures,
Shear Wall Structures, Wall Frame Structures, Tubular Structures, Core Structures, Floor
Systems –
Reinforced Concrete : One-Way slab, Two-way slab, Floor Systems – Steel Framing, One-way
Beam System, Two-Way Beam System, Three-Way Beam System, Composite Steel-Concrete
Floor
Systems
12

4 Modelling for Analysis : Approaches to analysis, Highrise behaviour, Modeling for

approximate
analysis, Modelling for Accurate Analysis
4
5 Stability of High-rise buildings, Buckling analysis of Frames 4

6 Dynamic Analysis : Dynamic Response to Wind Loading, Dynamic Response to Earthquake

Loading
4
*The objective of this course is to introduce basic principles and design philosophy of tall
buildings. Detail analytical
treatment is not required.

References:
1 Tall Building Structures: Analysis and
Design
Bryan S. Smith and Alex Coull John Wiley & Sons, Inc, New York,
1991
2 Designing Tall Buildings Mark Sarkinsian, Routledge, New York, 2012
3 Structural Frameworks Clyde T. Morris and Samuel T.
Carpenter
John Wiley

Pavement Design
Code – CE 802D
Contact – 3L
Credits: 3
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1 Principles of Pavement Design : Types of Pavements, Concept of pavement performance,

Structural
and functional failure of pavement, Different types of pavement performance, Different
pavement
design approaches
6

2 Traffic Consideration in Pavement Design : Vehicle types, Axle configurations, Contact shapes
and
contact stress distribution, Concept of standard axle load, Vehicle damage factor, Axle load
surveys,
Estimation of design traffic
6

3 Pavement Material Characterization : Identification of different type of materials Field and

laboratory methods for characterization of pavement materials
8

4 Analysis and Design of Flexible Pavements : Selection of appropriate theoretical model for
flexible
pavements, Analysis of different layers of flexible pavements based on linear elastic theory,
Different methods of design of flexible pavements, IRC guidelines(IRC-37)
6

5 Analysis and Design of Rigid Pavements : Selection of appropriate theoretical models for rigid
pavements, Analysis of wheel load stresses, curling, temperature differential, Critical stress
combinations, Different methods of design of rigid pavements, IRC guidelines (IRC-58)
6

6 Pavement Overlay Designs : Overlay design as per Indian Roads Congress guidelines (IRC-81)
Overlay design as per AASHTO-1993 guidelines
4

References :
1 Principles of Pavement Design [Link] and M.W.
Witczak
Wiley
2 Pavement Analysis and Design Y. H. Huang Prentice-
Hall
3 Highway Engineering Khanna and Justo Nem Chand
4 IRC-37, IRC-58, IRC-73, IRC-81, IRC-106 and other relevant IRC
codes
Indian Roads Congress

Structural Engineering Design Practice

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Code – CE 891
Contact – 6P Credits: 4
Details of Course Content
1 Water Tanks : Beams curved in plan, Domes, Circular and Intze Tanks,
Rectangular Tanks, Underground Tanks
8

2 Pipes, Silos & Chimneys : Reinforced concrete pipes, Bunkers and Silos,
Chimeneys
8

3 Aqueducts and Box Culverts, Concrete Bridges : Type of load, Impact Effect,
Design of T-beam bridge 20

4 Plate Girders : Design of Web, Design of flanges, Intermediate Vertical

Stiffners, Horizontal Stiffners, Bearing Stiffners, Horizontal Stiffners
12

5 Roof trusses : General, Roof and Side Coverings, Design Loads, Purlins,
Members, End Bearings, Industrial Building Frames, Framing, Bracing, Crane
Girders and Columns
12

6 Steel Bridges : Plate girder bridges 12

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