Scheme and Syllabus

for

Post Graduate Program (M. Tech.)

STRUCTURAL ENGINEERING

Department of Civil Engineering

Malaviya National Institute of Technology Jaipur
Jaipur, Rajasthan- 302017
August 2021
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Institute Vision:

To create a centre for imparting technical education of international standards and conduct research at
the cutting edge of technology to meet the current and future challenges of technological development.

Institute Mission:

To create technical manpower for meeting the current and future demands of industry: To recognize
education and research in close interaction with industry with emphasis on the development of leadership
qualities in the young men and women entering the portals of the Institute with sensitivity to social
development and eye for opportunities for growth in the international perspective.

DEPARTMENT OF CIVIL ENGINEERING

Vision:
To serve the nation by providing high quality engineering education that enables students to get a
profession that can improve the civil infrastructure and social welfare.

Mission:
To create an environment conducive for excellent teaching, learning and research in order to produce
leading entrepreneurs and innovators in the field of civil engineering for sustainable development.
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Department of Civil Engineering

Master of Technology -Structural Engineering

PROGRAM EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES (PEO)

PEO1 Prepare students to get employment, profession and/or to pursue Higher education and
research in structural engineering discipline in particular and allied engineering disciplines in
general.

PEO2 Possess technical competence in the fields of Renewable Energy & allied disciplines and will
be successful for the execution of engineering solutions which are technically sound and
environment friendly. (Core competence)
PEO3 To provide an academic ambience that allows to develop good scientific and technical skills
in students to enable them to provide sustainable and cost-efficient innovative solutions to
society. (Breadth)
PEO4 To inculcate in students professional and ethical attitude, teamwork skills, multidisciplinary
approach, and an ability to engage in independent and life-long learning. (Learning
Environment).
 PROGRAM OUTCOMES (PO)

A student who has met the objectives of the program will possess:

PO1 An ability to independently carry out research /investigation and development work to solve
practical problems of structural engineering.
PO2 An ability to write and present a substantial technical report/document like; analysis, design,
rehabilitation etc. of structures.
PO3 Students should be able to demonstrate a degree of mastery over the area of structural
engineering. The mastery should be at a level higher than the requirements in the appropriate
bachelor program.
PO4 An ability to analyze and design of routine and complex structures by traditional methods and
using modern engineering software/IT tools.
PO5 An ability to learn new innovative technologies in engineering materials to provide
environmentally friendly and sustainable infrastructure development using locally available
material
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Department of Civil Engineering

ACADEMIC CURRICULUM
Master of Technology - Structural Engineering

Semester I
[Link]. Course Course Title Course Type Credit L T P
Code Category
Advanced Structural Program
1. 21CET541 Theory 4 4 0 0
Analysis Core
Program
2. 21CET542 Concrete Technology Theory 3 3 0 0
Core
Design of Advanced Program
3. 21CET543 Theory 4 4 0 0
Concrete Structures Core
Program
4. 21CEPxxx Elective 1 (Lab Course) Practical 1 0 0 2
Elective
Program
5. 21CETxxx Elective 2 Theory 3 3 0 0
Elective
Program
21CETxxx/ Elective /
6. Elective 3 Theory 3 3 0 0
------ Open
Elective
Total Semester Credits 18

Semester II
[Link]. Course Course Title Course Type Credit L T P
Code Category
Finite Element Program
1. 21CET544 Theory 3 3 0 0
Method Core
Program
2. 21CET545 Plate and Shells Theory 3 3 0 0
Core
Program
3. 21CET546 Structural Dynamics Theory 3 3 0 0
Core
Program
4. 21CET2xxx Elective 4 Theory 3 3 0 0
Elective
Program
5. 21CETxxx Elective 5 Theory 3 3 0 0
Elective
Program
21CETxxx/ Elective /
6. Elective 6 Theory 3 3 0 0
------ Open
Elective
Total Semester Credits 18
Semester III
[Link]. Course Course Title Course Type Credit L T P
Code Category
Seminar/Minor Program
1. 21CES642 Seminar 4 0 0 8
Research Project Core
Program
2. 21CED641 Dissertation Dissertation 8 0 0 16
Core
Total Semester Credits 12

Semester IV
[Link]. Course Course Title Course Type Credit L T P
Code Category
Program
1. 21CED643 Dissertation Dissertation 12 0 0 24
Core
Total Semester Credits 12
Total Program Credits 60

List of Taught Courses

Sl. Core/Electi
Course code Course title L-T-P
no. ve
1 21CET541 Advanced Structural Analysis Core 4-0-0
2 21CET542 Concrete Technology Core 3-0-0
3 21CET543 Design of Advanced Concrete Structures Core 4-0-0
Program
4 21CET544 Finite Element Method 3-0-0
Core
Program
5 21CET545 Plate and Shells 3-0-0
Core
Program
6 21CET546 Structural Dynamics 3-0-0
Core
Program
7 21CES642 Seminar/Minor Research Project 0-0-8
Core
Program
8 21CED641 Dissertation 0-0-16
Core
Program
9 21CED643 Dissertation 0-0-24
Core
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FOR

CORE/ ELECTIVE COURSES

OF

[Link]. (STRUCTURAL ENGINEERING)

PROGRAM

DEPARTMENT OF CIVIL ENGINEERING

MNIT JAIPUR, JAIPUR

AUGUST 2021
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Department/Centre : Department of Civil Engineering

Course Code : 21CET541

Course Name : Advanced Structural Analysis

Credits : 4 L- 4 T- 0 P- 0
Course Type : Core
Prerequisites : None

COURSE OUTCOMES
CO1: To acquire the knowledge about different types of indeterminate structures
CO2: To be able to analyse different types of indeterminate structures by traditional
methods
CO3: To be able to analyse different types of indeterminate structures by advanced and
computational methods.
CO4: To be able to write technical reports and present topics related to advanced structural
analysis

Course Contents
Degree of Static and Kinematic indeterminacy, Released and restrained structure; Matrix
method using system approach – flexibility and stiffness method for analysis of continuous
beams, rigid – jointed plane frame and pin-jointed plane frame; Introduction to Direct Stiffness
method; Formation of member stiffness matrix; Transformation of load vector and
displacement vector Assembly of global stiffness matrix and load vectors; Boundary condition
and solutions; Application to planer structures –beam and plane truss.

Recommended Readings

1. Text / Reference Book

a. Pandit, G.S. and Gupta, S.P., “Structural Analysis- A Matrix Approach (2/e)”, McGraw Hill
Education.
b. Weaver, [Link]., and Gere, G.M., “Matrix Analysis of Framed Structures (2/e)”, CBS Publishers.
c. Menon, D., “Advanced Structural Analysis”, Narosa Publishing House.
d. Hibbeler, R.C., “Structural Analysis (10/e)”, Pearson Education India.
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Department/Centre : Department of Civil Engineering

Course Code : 21CET542

Course Name : Concrete Technology

Credits : 3 L- 3 T- 0 P- 0
Course Type : Core
Prerequisites : None

COURSE OUTCOMES
CO1: To understand concrete as structural material, its preparation and application for
research as well as field usages
CO2: To design concrete mix of different grade and understanding various codes and
guidelines
CO3: To be able to get the knowledge of short term and long-term properties, durability of
concrete and factor influencing its properties
CO4: To acquire knowledge about destructive, non-destructive testing of concrete for
performance assessment and report writing for the condition assessment of concrete and
related members

Course Contents
Review of constituent materials and mix design, Admixtures, Properties of concrete in fresh
state and hardened state, Special concrete: HPC, SPC etc., Durability of concretes subjected
to extreme environment, Deterioration mechanisms, Assessment and Control of corrosion in
concrete structures, In-situ assessment of concrete structures, Various NDT techniques and
their applications, Repair of concrete structures.

Recommended Readings

1. Text / Reference Book

a. Neville, A.M. and Brooks, J.J. “Concrete Technology”, Pearson.
b. Gambhir, M.L., “Concrete Technology”, McGraw-Hill Education.
c. Li, Z., “Advanced Concrete Technology”, John Wiley & Sons.
d. Bungey, J.H., Millard, S. and Grantham, M.G., “Testing of concrete in structures (4/e)”, Taylor and
Francis.
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Department/Centre : Department of Civil Engineering

Course Code : 21CET543

Course Name : Design of Advanced Concrete Structures

Credits : 4 L- 4 T- 0 P- 0
Course Type : Core
Prerequisites : None

COURSE OUTCOMES
CO1: To understand the methods for seismic analysis and design of structures
CO2: To be able to understand and apply codal provisions with respect to ductile design of
multistory buildings and other structures
CO3: To be able to understand and apply retrofitting techniques to masonry and RC
structures
CO4: To be able to write technical reports and present topics related to seismic design and
construction of structures

Course Contents
Basic philosophy of concrete materials, Concrete Mix Design; Basic philosophy of design of
concrete structures; Design of single and multi-bay structures in concrete, Portal Frames,
Bunkers and Silos; pressure vessels; chimneys; Folded Plates; Reinforcement detailing for
members and joints detailing; Code provisions; Basic philosophy of foundation design, raft
foundations, pile foundations and well foundations; Prestress of concrete structures, Analysis
and design of determinate and indeterminate beams, Concordant Cables, Design of end
blocks; Bunkers, Silos, chimneys, Folded Plates, raft, pile and well foundation, Prestress
concrete.

Recommended Readings

1. Text / Reference Book

a. Krishna Raju, N. “Design of Reinforced Concrete Structures”, CBS Publishers and Distributors Pvt. Ltd.
b. Krishna Raju, N. “Advanced Reinforced Concrete Design”, CBS Publishers and Distributors Pvt. Ltd.
c. Pillai, S.U. and Menon, D., “Design of RCC Structures”, McGraw-Hill Education.
d. Lin, T.Y. and Burns, N.H., “Design of Prestressed Concrete Structures”, Wiley.
e. Krishna Raju, N. “Prestressed Concrete (6/e)”, McGraw-Hill Education
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Department/Centre : Department of Civil Engineering

Course Code : 21CET544

Course Name : Finite Element Method

Credits : 3 L- 3 T- 0 P- 0
Course Type : Core
Prerequisites : None

COURSE OUTCOMES
CO1: To obtain an understanding of the history & fundamental theory and solve mechanics of
solids problem & apply direct stiffness, Rayleigh-Ritz, Galerkin, WR method to solve engineering
problems and outline the requirements for convergence.
CO2: To develop the ability to generate mathematical models for the ordinary & partial
differential equations on inter-discipline systems
CO3: To understand the application and use of the FE method for static, dynamic, Axisymmetric
& heat transfer problems for 1D, 2D & 3D systems through Matlab®, ANSYS, ABAQUS, etc.
CO4: Analyze a physical problem, develop experimental & mathematical procedures for closely
investigating the physical problem, and effectively perform and document findings.
CO5: To demonstrate the ability to evaluate and interpret FEM analysis results for design and
evaluation purposes

Course Contents
History, Real and Field problems, Introduction about One, Two and Three-dimensional
problems for structural engineering components, Error analysis, accuracy & precision.
Formulation for stiffness matrix using member approach for one dimensional truss, beam,
portal frame and grid elements, transformation matrix. Two-dimensional elements with lateral
and transverse loading. Three dimensional elements with lateral loading
Principle of minimum potential energy, formulation of stiffness matrix for one dimensional
element truss and beam elements & Weightage Residual Method (WRM)
Theory of elasticity: Strain-displacement relations, compatibility conditions in terms of strain,
plane stress and plane strain problems, stress-strain relations in 2D problem Displacement
function for triangular (CST and LST) and rectangular elements. 3D problems Displacement
function for Tetrahedron and Hexahedron (Brick) elements.
Novel solution to Structural Dynamic and buckling problems, Introduction to MATLAB®, using
MATLAB® numerical solution for all above. One, Two & Three-dimensional element
problems.

Recommended Readings

1. Text / Reference Book

a. Reddy, J.N., “An Introduction to the Finite Element Method”, Tata McGraw Hill Publshing Co. Ltd.
b. Chandrupatla, T.R., and Belegundu, A.D., “Introduction to Finite Elements in Engineering”, Prentice Hall
of India Pvt. Ltd.
c. Hughes, T.J.R., “The Finite Element Method: Linear Static and Dynamic Finite Element Analysis”, Dover
Publications Inc.
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Department/Centre : Department of Civil Engineering

Course Code : 21CET545

Course Name : Plate and Shells

Credits : 3 L- 3 T- 0 P- 0
Course Type : Core
Prerequisites : None

COURSE OUTCOMES
CO1: To Ability to know about Plate equation and behavior of thin plates in Cartesian, polar and
skew coordinates.
CO2: Understand Isotropic and orthotropic plates, bending and twisting of plates; Numerical
solutions.
CO3: Ability to learn Shell behavior, shell surfaces and characteristics, equilibrium equations in
curvilinear coordinates, force displacement relations.
CO4: Ability to understand Membrane analysis of shells of revolution and cylindrical shells under
different loads.
CO5: To be able to write technical reports and present topics related to Plates and Shells

Course Contents
Plate equation and behaviour of thin plates in Cartesian, polar and skew coordinates;
Curvilinear coordinates and coordinate transformation; Isotropic and orthotropic plates,
bending and twisting of plates; Numerical solutions. Shell behaviour, shell surfaces and
characteristics, classifications of shells, equilibrium equations in curvilinear coordinates, force
displacement relations; Membrane analysis of shells of revolution and cylindrical shells under
different loads, shallow shells, membrane solution of elliptic paraboloids and hyperboloids,
solutions of typical problems.

Recommended Readings

1. Text / Reference Book

a. Timoshenko, S.P. and Woinowsky-Kreiger, S., “Theory of Plates and Shells”, McGraw-Hill Inc.
b. Ventsel, E. and Krauthammer, T., “Thin Plates and Shells”, CRC Press
c. Krishna Raju, N., “Advanced Reinforced Concrete Design”, CBS Publishers and Distributors Pvt. Ltd.
d. Varghese, P.C., “Design of Reinforced Concrete Shells and Folded Plates”, PHI
e. Ugural, Ansel C., “Plates and Shells: Theory and Analysis”, CRC Press.
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Department/Centre : Department of Civil Engineering

Course Code : 21CET546

Course Name : Structural Dynamics

Credits : 3 L- 3 T- 0 P- 0
Course Type : Core
Prerequisites : None

COURSE OUTCOMES
CO1: To understand various type of degree of freedom systems in structures.
CO2: To understand orthogonal relationship of principle modes, Rayleigh's principle and its
application
CO3: To gain the knowledge about application of structural dynamics to civil engineering
problems
CO4: To be able to write technical reports and present topics related to structural dynamics

Course Contents
Single degree of freedom System: Equation of motion; Undamped and damped Free vibration;
Undamped and damped forced vibration; Harmonic load; Evaluation of damping; Periodic
load; General load; Response spectrum Analysis; Analysis of multi degree of freedom
System; Generation of damping matrix, modal analysis; Continuous Systems; Numerical
Evaluation of Dynamic Response; Introduction to seismic analysis.

Recommended Readings

1. Text / Reference Book

a. Chopra, A.K., “Dynamics of Structures, (5/e)”, Pearson
b. Humar, J.L., “Dynamics of Structures, (3/e)”, CRC Press
c. Paz, M. and Kim, Y.H., “Structural Dynamics, (6/e)”, Springer
d. Shabana, A.A., “Theory of Vibration: An Introduction, (3/e)”, Springer
e. Jain, A.K., “Dynamics of Structures With MATLAB® Applications”, Pearson
f. Clough, R.W. and Penzien, J., “Dynamics of Structures, (3/e)”, Computers & Structures, Inc
g. Craig, Roy R. Jr. and Kurdila, A.J., “Fundamental of Structural Dynamics, (2/e)”, John Wiley & Sons
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Department/Centre : Department of Civil Engineering

Course Code : 21CET819

Course Name : Advanced Solid Mechanics

Credits : 3 L- 3 T- 0 P- 0
Course Type : Elective
Prerequisites : None

COURSE OUTCOMES
CO1: To understand various type of coordinate systems.
CO2: To understand the theory of elasticity and its application for solving civil engineering
problems
CO3: To gain the knowledge about the theory of plasticity and yield ctiteria
CO4: To be able to write technical reports and present topics related to Advanced Solid
Mechanics

Course Contents
Linear elasticity, Stress, strain, constitutive relations; Boundary conditions, Description of an
Elasticity problem as a boundary value problem, Plane stress, strain, axis-symmetric
problems, large displacements and large strains; Cartesian, cylindrical and spherical
coordinates; Introduction to curvilinear coordinates; Thermal strains. Introduction to plasticity;
Yield condition; Ideal elasto-plastic material.

Recommended Readings

1. Text / Reference Book

a. Srinath, L. S., “Advanced Mechanics of Solids”, McGraw-Hill
b. Timoshenko, S. , “Strength of Materials”, CBS Publisher
c. Bruhns, O. T. , “Advanced Mechanics of Solids”, Springer
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Department/Centre : Department of Civil Engineering

Course Code : 21CET820

Course Name : Advanced Foundation Engineering

Credits : 3 L- 3 T- 0 P- 0
Course Type : Elective
Prerequisites : None

COURSE OUTCOMES
CO1: To be able to determine the information necessary for the successful design of a foundation
for a given structure and stratigraphy.
CO2: To be able to decide the applicability and utility of a foundation type for a given structure
and stratigraphy.
CO3: To be able to design (and check a given design of) a foundation for a given structure and
stratigraphy

Course Contents
Soil exploration for foundation design; performance requirements of foundations; Shallow
foundations - ultimate bearing capacity, safe bearing pressure, settlement, geotechnical
design; uplift capacity; special footings and beam on elastic foundations; mat foundations; Pile
types; pile axial load capacity based on static analysis methods, dynamic methods, and load
tests; settlement of piles; piles subjected to lateral loads; pile groups; drilled piers; caisson
foundations; foundation design for vibration control; foundations on expansive soils;
foundations on rock and other geomaterial; micropiles.

Recommended Readings

1. Text / Reference Book

a. Coduto, D., Kitch, W. and Yeung, M.R., “Foundation Design Principles and Practices”, Pearson.
b. Murthy, V.N.S., “Advanced Foundation Engineering”, CBS Publishers.
c. Bowles, Joseph E, “Foundation Analysis and Design”, McGraw Hill.
d. Reese, L.C. and Van Impe, W.F., “Single Piles and Pile Groups under Lateral Loading”, CRC Press.
e. Das, B.M., “Shallow Foundations Bearing Capacity and Settlement”, CRC Press.
f. FHWA, “Micropile Design and Construction”, NHI-05-039
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Department/Centre : Department of Civil Engineering

Course Code : 21CET821

Course Name : Bridge Engineering

Credits : 3 L- 3 T- 0 P- 0
Course Type : Elective
Prerequisites : None

COURSE OUTCOMES
CO1: To acquire the knowledge about different types of Bridges
CO2: To acquire the knowledge about selection of bridge site, estimation of economic span and
effect of skew.
CO3: To be able to analyse and design different components of bridges.
CO4: To understand different methods for inspection, maintenance and rehabilitation of bridges
CO5: To be able to write technical reports and present topics related to bridge design

Course Contents
Types of Bridges, choice of bridge type, criteria for selection of bridge site, economic span,
bridge loadings, slab bridges, effect of skew, load distribution theories for multi beam bridges,
design of R.C. beam bridges, design of R.C. box culverts, introduction to PSC girder bridges,
bridge bearings, inspection and maintenance procedures, rehabilitation of bridges.

Recommended Readings

1. Text / Reference Book

a. Ponnuswamy, S., “Bridge Engineering”, McGraw-Hill Education.
b. Victor, D.J., “Essentials of Bridge Engineering”, Oxford.
c. Krishna Raju, N. “Design of Bridges (5/e)”, Oxford & IBH Publishing.
d. Jagadeesh, T.R. and Jayaram, M.A., “Design of Bridge Structures”, PHI.
e. Raina, V.K., “Concrete Bridge Practice: Analysis, Design and Economics (4/e)”, Shroff Publishers and
Distributors.
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Department/Centre : Department of Civil Engineering

Course Code : 21CET822

Course Name : Computational Methods

Credits : 3 L- 3 T- 0 P- 0
Course Type : Elective
Prerequisites : None

COURSE OUTCOMES
CO1: For obtaining approximate representative numerical results of the physical problems &
demonstrate an understanding of common computational methods and how they are used to
obtain approximate solutions to otherwise intractable mathematical problems
CO2: To solve problems in the field of Applied & Theoretical Engineering as well as Science which
requires computing of numerical results using computational methods tools to obtain
approximate solutions to mathematical problems
CO3: To deal with various topics like finding roots of equations, solving systems of linear
algebraic equations and derive numerical methods for various mathematical operations and
tasks, such as interpolation, differentiation, integration, the solution of linear and nonlinear
equations, and the solution of differential equations
CO4: To solve complex mathematical problems using only simple arithmetic operations. The
approach involves the formulation of mathematical models of physical situations that can be
solved with arithmetic operations & analyse and evaluate the accuracy of common methods
CO5: To implement computational methods in Matlab® & write efficient, well-documented
Matlab® code and present numerical results in an informative way and to facilitate numerical
computing

Course Contents
Solution of Equations and Eigenvalue Problems:
Taylor’s series, Mclaurin series, Error analysis; roots of nonlinear equations, solutions of a
large system of linear equations and Eigenvalue problem of a matrix; Pascal’s triangle for one
and two dimensions, divided differences; Newton’s forward and backward difference formulas;
Differentiation using interpolation formulae; Numerical integration by trapezoidal and
Simpson’s rules; Romberg’s method; Two- and Three-point Gaussian quadrature formulae.
Symbolic MATLAB® and complex numbers.

Interpolation and Approximation:

Solution of the equation; Fixed point iteration: x=g(x) method; Newton’s method; Solution of
linear system by Gaussian elimination and Gauss-Jordon method; Iterative method-Gauss
Seidel method, Inverse of a matrix by Gauss Jordon method; Eigenvalue of a matrix by power
method and by Jacobi method for symmetric matrix.
Numerical Differentiation and Integration: Advanced numerical linear algebra and related
numerical methods; Direct and iterative methods for linear systems; Decompositions and SVD
factorizations; stability and accuracy of numerical algorithms.
Linear / Non-Linear IVP AND BVP:
Laplace, Poisson, harmonic, bi-harmonic equations, Nonlinear ordinary differential equations,
and partial differential equations; Nonlinear optimization, Novel technique for solving
geometrical and material nonlinear problems, and wavelet analysis.

Recommended Readings

1. Text / Reference Book

a. Kreyszig, E., “Advanced Engineering Mathematics (10/e)”, Wiley publications.
b. Hildebrand, F.B., “Introduction to Numerical Analysis”, Dover publications.
c. Chapra, S.C. and Canale, R.P., “Numerical Methods for Engineers (7/e)”, McGraw-Hill.
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Department/Centre : Department of Civil Engineering

Course Code : 21CET823

Course Name : Design of Composite Structures

Credits : 3 L- 3 T- 0 P- 0
Course Type : Elective
Prerequisites : None

COURSE OUTCOMES
CO1: To understand the behaviour various type of composite structure systems.
CO2: To understand the design criteria for shear connection, buckling and shear lag.
CO3: To gain the knowledge about the elastic analysis of composite beams, rigid plastic analysis
of simply supported beams, mechanical shear connectors.
CO4: To learn about transfer of longitudinal shear forces, stocky columns, slender columns,
composite beams with service ducts

Course Contents
Types of composite construction, design criteria, material properties, partial shear connection,
partial interaction, buckling, shear lag, elastic analysis of composite beams, rigid plastic
analysis of simply supported beams, mechanical shear connectors, transfer of longitudinal
shear forces, stocky columns, slender columns, composite beams with service ducts.

Recommended Readings

1. Text / Reference Book

a. Oehlers, D. J. and Bradford, M. A., “Elementary Behavior of Composite Steel and Concrete Structural
Members”, Butterworth-Heinemann, Elsevier Science
b. Johnson, R. P., “Composite Structures of Steel and Concrete (3/e)”, Blackwell Publishing
c. Narayanan, R., “Steel-Concrete Composite Structures”, Elsevier Applied Science Publishers Ltd.
d. Collings, D., “Steel Concrete Composite Bridges”, Thomas Telford Ltd.
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Department/Centre : Department of Civil Engineering

Course Code : 21CET824

Course Name : Earthquake Engineering

Credits : 3 L- 3 T- 0 P- 0
Course Type : Elective
Prerequisites : None

COURSE OUTCOMES
CO1: To understand basic concepts of earthquake hazard and its effect on structures
CO2: To be able to model and analyze different structure under seismic action
CO3: To gain the knowledge about different codes of practices for design and retrofitting of
structure.

Course Contents
Characterization of ground motion, Earthquake intensity and magnitude; Recording
instruments and base line correction; Predominant period and amplification through soil;
Earthquake spectra for elastic and inelastic systems; Idealization of structural systems;
Lateral force evaluation by mode superposition and direct integration; Effect of foundation/soil
on earthquake response; Analysis for torsion; Review of damages during past earthquakes
and remedial measures; Reinforcement detailing for members and joints; Codal provisions.

Recommended Readings

1. Text / Reference Book

a. Krishna, J., Chandrasekaran, A.R. and Chandra, B., “Elements of Earthquake Engineering (2/e)”,
Standard Publisher Distributers.
b. Chopra, A.K., “Dynamics of Structures”, Pearson.
c. Agarwal, P. and Shrikhande, M., “Earthquake Resistant Design of Structures”, PHI.
d. Duggal, S.K., “Earthquake Resistant Design of Structures”, Oxford.
e. Kramer, S.L., “Geotechnical Earthquake Engineering”, Pearson.
f. Jain, A.K., “Dynamics of Structures with Matlab® Applications”, Pearson.
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Department/Centre : Department of Civil Engineering

Course Code : 21CET825

Course Name : Ground Improvement Techniques

Credits : 3 L- 3 T- 0 P- 0
Course Type : Elective
Prerequisites : None

COURSE OUTCOMES
CO1: To learn the various aspects of ground improvement techniques and classical mechanical
modification techniques
CO2: To gain knowledge and able to design various modification techniques by admixtures
CO3: To gain knowledge and able to design various hydraulic modification techniques
CO4: To be able to design reinforced soil structures
CO5: To learn about various Geosynthetics and their applications

Course Contents
Ground improvement potential, drainage methods, precompression and vertical drains,
vibration methods, grouting and injection, mechanical cementing and chemical stabilization;
granular piles, stone columns, diaphragm walls; Soil reinforcement, Geosynthetics and their
application cost effective design of retaining walls with geosynthetics, Stability analysis of
reinforced soil slopes, Design of Embankments for highways, Civil engineering applications
of extruded polymer grids, Geomembranes with landfill closures, Thermal methods of ground
improvement, Improving Rock stability and Quality.

Recommended Readings

1. Text / Reference Book

a. Koerner, R.M. “Construction and Geotechnical Methods in Foundation Engineering”, McGraw Hill
b. Sivakumar Babu, G.L. “An Introduction to Soil Reinforcement and Geosynthetics”, University Press
c. Purushottam Raj, P., “Ground Improvement Techniques(2/e)”, Laxmi Publications
d. Patra, N.R., “Ground Improvement Techniques”, Vikas Publishing House
e. Rao, G.V. and Raju, G.V.S.S., “Engineering with Geo-synthetics”, Tata McGraw Hill
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Department/Centre : Department of Civil Engineering

Course Code : 21CET826

Course Name : Prestressed Structures

Credits : 3 L- 3 T- 0 P- 0
Course Type : Elective
Prerequisites : None

COURSE OUTCOMES
CO1: To gain knowledge about pre-stressing, processes and construction of pre-stressed
structural components.
CO2: To learn the different method of analysis of pre-stressed structural components.
CO3: To be able to design pre-stressed components for different Civil Engineering Construction
Projects.

Course Contents
Basic philosophy of prestressing, Various techniques of prestressing, Different systems of
prestressing, Prestressing of concrete structures, Losses in prestress, Deflection of
prestressed concrete members, Analysis and design of prestress beams, Camber, Deflection,
Cable layouts, Stretching in stages, Ultimate strength in flexure and shear, Design of end
blocks, Statically indeterminate structures, Concordant cables, Linear transformation,
Analysis and design of continuous beams, Tension members, Circular prestressing-
prestressed tanks and prestressed pipes, Compression members, Piles, Partial prestressing,
Composite construction, Analysis of composite beams, Prestress slabs, Pre-cast prestressed
elements like poles, Railway sleepers, Beams, Slabs and Wall panels etc. Planning and
economical aspects of prestressed structures, Construction of prestressed concrete
structures-techniques, Materials and management.

Recommended Readings

1. Text / Reference Book

a. Lin, T.Y. and Burns, N.H., “Design of Prestressed Concrete Structures”, Wiley.
b. Krishna Raju, N., “Prestressed Concrete (6/e)”, McGraw-Hill Education.
c. Pandit, G.S. and Gupta, S.P., “Prestressed Concrete”, CBS Publishers and Distributors Pvt. Ltd.
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Department/Centre : Department of Civil Engineering

Course Code : 21CET827

Course Name : Soil Structure Interaction

Credits : 3 L- 3 T- 0 P- 0
Course Type : Elective
Prerequisites : None

COURSE OUTCOMES
CO1: To understand various types and effect of SSI on structural response.
CO2: To apply the finite element approach in modelling and solution of static and dynamic SSI
problems
CO3: To gain the knowledge about different codes of practices.

Course Contents
Fundamentals of Soil-Structure Interaction: Direct and substructure methods of analysis;
Equation of motion for flexible and rigid base; Kinematic interaction, Inertial interaction and
effect of embedment; Fixed base structure; Structures on soft ground; Modeling of unbounded
media.
Modeling of Structure: Continuous models, discrete models and finite element models.
Modeling of Soil: Finite element model; Dynamic stiffness coefficients for different types of
foundations – surface foundation, embedded foundation, shallow foundation and deep
foundation.
Modeling of Boundaries: Elementary, local, consistent and transmitting boundaries.
Engineering Applications of Soil-Structure Interaction: Low-rise residential buildings,
multistory buildings, bridges, dams, nuclear power plants, offshore structures, Soil-pile-
structure interactions.

Recommended Readings

1. Text / Reference Book

a. Wolf, J. P., “Dynamic Soil-Structure Interaction”, Prentice Hall
b. Wolf, J. P., “Soil-Structure Interaction in the Time-Domain”, Prentice Hall
c. Wolf, J. P. and Song, C., “Finite Element Modelling of Unbounded Media”, John Wiley & Sons
d. Chowdhury, I. and Dasgupta, S.P., “Dynamics of Structure and Foundation - A Unified Approach :
Fundamentals”, CRC Press
e. Chowdhury, I. and Dasgupta, S.P., “Dynamics of Structure and Foundation - A Unified Approach:
Applications”, CRC Press
f. Bull, J.W., “Soil-Structure Interaction: Numerical Analysis and Modelling”, CRC Press
g. Kolář, V. and Němec, I., “Modelling of Soil-Structure Interaction”, Elsevier
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Department/Centre : Department of Civil Engineering

Course Code : 21CEP828

Course Name : Structural Lab

Credits : 1 L- 0 T- 0 P- 2
Course Type : Elective
Prerequisites : None

COURSE OUTCOMES
CO1: To get the knowledge about different type of tests on raw materials of cement concrete and
test on steel bars.
CO2: To get the knowledge of various types of concrete, their design mixes, mechanical and
durability tests.
CO3: To be able to write technical reports and present topics related to various type of advanced
concrete

Course Contents
Basic test for materials, Mix Design, Non-destructive and other relevant tests of concrete
quality. Determination of various parameters for steel and concrete and other related
parameters, durability related tests for concrete. Use of SEM and XRD

Recommended Readings

1. Text / Reference Book

a. Neville, A.M. and Brooks, J.J., “Concrete Technology”, Pearson.
b. Gambhir, M.L., “Concrete Technology”, McGraw-Hill Education.
c. Li, Z., “Advanced Concrete Technology”, John Wiley & Sons.
d. Bungey, J.H., Millard, S. and Grantham, M.G., “Testing of concrete in structures (4/e)”, Taylor and
Francis.
e. Malhotra, V.M. and Carino, N.J., “Handbook on Non-destructive Testing of Concrete (2/e)”, CRC Press.
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Department/Centre : Department of Civil Engineering

Course Code : 21CET829

Course Name : Structural Optimization

Credits : 3 L- 3 T- 0 P- 0
Course Type : Elective
Prerequisites : None

COURSE OUTCOMES
CO1: To understand the structural optimization process based on optimality criteria
CO2: To compute the derivatives of response quantities with respect to design variables
CO3: To gain the knowledge about non-linear programming by different methods

Course Contents
Formulation of different types of structural optimization problems; Optimality criteria based
structural optimization; Computation of derivatives of response quantities with respect to
design variables; Classical optimization; Lagrange multiplier technique and Kuhn-Tucker
conditions; Solution of NLP by direct methods, by series of unconstrained optimization
problems and by series of linear programming problems.

Recommended Readings

1. Text / Reference Book

a. Christensen, P.W. and Klarbring, A., “An Introduction to Structural Optimization”, Springer.
b. Spillers, W.R. and MacBain, K.M., “Structural Optimization”, Springer.
c. Rao, S.S., “Engineering Optimization: Theory and Practice”, New Age International Publishers.
d. Ravindran, A., Ragsdell, K.M. and Reklaitis, G.V., “Engineering Optimization: Methods and Applications
(2/e)”, John Wiley & Sons.
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Department/Centre : Department of Civil Engineering

Course Code : 21CET830

Course Name : Sustainable Materials and Construction

Credits : 3 L- 3 T- 0 P- 0
Course Type : Elective
Prerequisites : None

COURSE OUTCOMES
CO1: To understand sustainable development, sustainable materials, their development, and
properties
CO2: To understand various sustainability assessment method for materials/designs and their
comparison
CO3: To be able to get the knowledge of various guidelines/codes for alternate material/product
utilization in construction to analyze the performance of materials, technology and system with
respect to sustainability performance
CO4: To investigate local materials/wastes and to understand their sustainability performance
and their applications in green infrastructure

Course Contents
Introduction to Sustainable development and sustainable Construction; Concept of
sustainable products, materials and Infrastructure systems; reuse-recycle construction
materials and technologies; Circularity concept in civil engineering, Construction and
demolition waste utilization, Waste to resource in construction, Construction waste recovery
techniques, sustainable material properties and characterization, Material resource efficiency,
challenges and opportunities in use and construction, codes and policies Design for life cycle
concept, whole system design concept, Low carbon and low embodied materials and
systems, Life cycle costing in construction; Life cycle performance improvement techniques,
Impact of repair and maintenance on life cycle, Service life concept; Climate change adaptive
strategies for materials and construction, Construction techniques for sustainable material and
system, Sustainability Index for construction materials and techniques, Introduction to green
buildings and rating systems, green building materials and construction techniques.

Recommended Readings

1. Text / Reference Book

a. Addis, B., “Building with Reclaimed Components and Materials: A Design Handbook for Reuse and
Recycling”, CRC Press.
b. Sabnis, G.M., “Green Building with Concrete: Sustainable Design and Construction”, CRC Press.
c. Siddique, R., “Waste Materials and By-Products in Concrete”, Springer.
d. Winkler, G., “Recycling Construction Demolition Waste”, McGraw-Hill Education
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Department/Centre : Department of Civil Engineering

Course Code : 21CEP831

Course Name : Sustainable Materials and Construction Lab

Credits : 1 L- 0 T- 0 P- 2
Course Type : Elective
Prerequisites : None

COURSE OUTCOMES
CO1: To develop understanding of properties of sustainable materials
CO2: To develop understanding of application of waste and its utilization in precast materials
CO3: To test and investigate the properties of precast materials
CO4: To test and investigate the sustainability properties of construction materials

Course Contents
Practical:
1. Physical Properties of Coarse Recycled Concrete Aggregates/ Alternative Materials
2. Physical Properties of Fine Recycled Concrete Aggregates/ Alternative Materials
3. Pozzolanic Action testing of Waste Materials as replacement of Cement
4. Physical and Mechanical testing of Solid Bricks/Blocks made with Alternate materials
5. Physical and Mechanical Testing of Hollow Blocks made with Alternate materials
6. Physical and Mechanical testing of Tiles/Pavers made with Alternate materials
7. Properties of Low Slump/Precast suitable/Innovative concrete
8. Sustainability Properties Assessment of Green Buildings/construction materials
9. Sustainability assessment based on durability and service life tests

Recommended Readings

1. Text / Reference Book

a. Addis, B., “Building with Reclaimed Components and Materials: A Design Handbook for Reuse and
Recycling”, CRC Press.
b. Sabnis, G.M., “Green Building with Concrete: Sustainable Design and Construction”, CRC Press.
c. Siddique, R., “Waste Materials and By-Products in Concrete”, Springer.
d. Winkler, G., “Recycling Construction Demolition Waste”, McGraw-Hill Education
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Department/Centre : Department of Civil Engineering

Course Code : 21CET832

Course Name : Tall Buildings

Credits : 3 L- 3 T- 0 P- 0
Course Type : Elective
Prerequisites : None

COURSE OUTCOMES
CO1: To get the knowledge about different type of structural systems.
CO2: To be able to analyses tall building system through approximate and matrix oriented
methods of design of all buildings including sub structure.
CO3: To be able to get the knowledge of various Indian standards like IS 875, 1893, 16700 latest
versions.
CO4: To be able to analyze and design the tall building system by manual calculations as well as
with the latest soft computing techniques.
CO5: To be able to write technical reports and present topics related to advanced RC structures

Course Contents
Structural systems and concepts. Frame, shear wall, Frame shear wall Interaction, coupled
shear walls, Braced frames, Tubular Buildings, Diagrids, Exoskeleton. Approximate and
Matrix methods of Analysis; Foundation superstructure interaction; Wind Effects on tall
structures, Review of relevant Indian Standards; Earthquake effects and design for ductility;
Review of relevant Indian standards; Case history of Tubular buildings, Diagrids and
Exoskeleton buildings.

Recommended Readings

1. Text / Reference book-

a. Fintel, M., “Hand Book of Concrete Engineering”, Van Nostrand Reinhold
b. Weaver, [Link]. and Gere, J.M., “Matrix Analysis of Framed Structures”, Springer.
c. Taranath, B.S., “Reinforced Cement Concrete Design of Tall Buildings”, CRC Press.
d. Taranath, B.S., “Tall Building Design: Steel, Concrete, and Composite Systems”, CRC Press.