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R.V.

College of Engineering, Bangalore 59


(Autonomous Institution affiliated to VTU, Belgaum)

Department of Civil Management


SCHEME OF TEACHING & EXAMINATION
Semester: VII
Sl. No. Sub-Code Title BoS Teaching Scheme Examination Hours / Week No. of credits Lecture Tutorials Laboratory work 3 3

10HSS71

2 3 4 5 6 7

10CV72 10CV73

Entrepreneurship & Intellectual Property Rights Transportation Engg-II

HSS CV CV CV CV * CV Total 3 3 4 4 3 20 1 1 2 3 6 5 4 4 4 3 1 24

Estimation, Costing & Specification 10 CVF74X Elective 10CVG75X 10HG7XX 10CV77 Elective Elective Technical tour

*Global elective, respective BoS Semester: VIII


Sl. No. Sub-Code Title BoS Teaching Scheme Examination Hours / Week No. of credits Lecture Tutorials Laboratory work 2 1 -

1 2 3

10HSS81 10CVP82 10CVP83

Innovation and social skills Seminar Project Work

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* The hours/week indicated are minimum and should be recorded by the faculty-in-charge as for any other subject. The progress made by student during odd and even semester in innovative projects, seminars, paper presentations, field activity and other Co- curricular activities will be evaluated individually. Student shall submit a report and documents as a proof of his/her achievements.

List of Elective Subjects


Group F (4 Credits) VII Sem 10CV741 - Ground Improvement Technique 10CV742 - Valuation Engineering 10CV743 - Pavement Materials & Design 10CV744 - Advanced Prestressed concrete Structures Group G (4 Credits) VII Sem 10CV751 - Advanced Steel Structures 10CV752 - Air Pollution Control Engineering 10CV753 - Soil Dynamics & Machine Foundations 10CV754 - Advanced Concrete Technology Group H** (4 Credits) VII Sem 10HG7XX: Global

Group H -Global Electives


Elective offering Department
BT CH CSE CV ECE EEE IEM ISE IT MT ME TC Bioinformatics Industrial safety & Risk Management Cyber Security Disaster Management Automotive Electronics Electromagnetic Interference & Compatibility Foundations of System Engineering Cloud Computing Micro Electromechanical Systems Graph Theory & Applications Introduction to Aircraft systems Space Technology & Applications

Title of course

Course Code
10HG701 10HG703 10HG704 10HG705 10HG706 10HG707 10HG708 10HG709 10HG710 10HG711 10HG712 10HG714

INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP Subject Code Hrs/Week Credits : 10HSS71 : L:T:P 3:0:0 : 03 CIE Marks SEE Marks SEE Duration : : : 100 100 3 Hrs

Course Learning Objectives: To build awareness on the various forms of IPR and to educate on the link between technology innovation and IPR. To encourage invention, investment and innovation and disclosure of new Technology and to recognize and reward innovativeness. To promote linkages with industries and stimulate research through developing and utilizing novel technologies. To trigger the entrepreneurial thinking amongst the student community and to provide necessary inputs and motivation for promoting entrepreneurial careers. Unit I Introduction: Types of Intellectual Property, International Scenario in IPR: WIPO, WTO, TRIPS. Patents: Introduction, Basic concepts, Object and value of patent law, Advantages of patent to inventor, patentable inventions, inventions are not patentable, Over view of Patent Procedure, Biotechnology patents and patents on computer program, Patent rights on micro-organism, plant breeding and breeders right, protection of biodiversity, protection of traditional knowledge, Infringement of patents and remedy for infringement, Case study for patent engineering. Trade Secrets: Definition, Significance, Tools to protect Trade secrets in India. Unit II Trade Marks: Basic concepts, Definition, Functions, different kinds of trademarks like service marks, collective trademarks, certification trademarks and textile trade marks, registrable and non registrable marks, Establishing trade mark right, Good will, infringement and action for trademarks, Passing off, Trade mark and Eco Label, Comparison with patents, industrial design and copy right, Case Studies. Unit III Industrial Design: basic concepts and scope and nature of rights process of registration rights, available after registration, transfer of interest or rights. Reliefs and Remedies and Action for infringement of the rights; Appeals, Case studies. Copy Right: Introduction, Nature and scope, Subject matter, Related or allied rights, the works in which copy right subsists, Rights conferred by copy right, Copy right protection in India, transfer of copy rights, right of broad casting organisations and of performer, computer soft ware and IPR and Case Studies. Cyber laws Co-relation to Intellectual Property. Unit I V Entrepreneur and Entrepreneurship: Evolution of the concept of Entrepreneur, Characteristics of an Entrepreneur, Distinction between an entrepreneur and a manager, Functions of an entrepreneur, types of entrepreneur, Intrapreneur, Concept of Entrepreneurship ,Growth of entrepreneurship in India, Role of Entrepreneurship in economic 08 Hrs 08 Hrs

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development, overview on entrepreneurial development models, Case discussions on a couple of successful entrepreneurs. Unit V Micro Small & Medium Enterprises (MSME): Definition, Characteristics, Need and rationale, Objectives, Scope, role of MSME in Economic Development, Advantages of MSME, Steps to start an MSME Government policy towards MSME, Impact of Liberalization, Privatisation & Globalization on MSME, Effect of WTO / GATT. Sustainability and MSME. Institutional Support to entrepreneurs: Over view on National and State Agencies. Identification of Business Opportunities: Market Feasibility studies; Technical Feasibility Studies; Financial Feasibility Studies and Social Feasibility studies.

07 Hrs

Reference Books: 1. P Narayan, Intellectual Property Law, Eastern Law House, New Delhi and Kolkata, 2005, EAN: 9788171771813. 2. Prabuddha Ganguly, Intellectual Property Rights: Unleashing Knowledge Economy, Tata McGraw Hill Publishing Company Ltd., New Delhi, 1st Edition, 2001. ISBN: 0074638602. 3. Cornesh W .R, Intellectual Property Rights Patents, Copy Right, Trade Mark, Allied Rights, Universal Law Publishing Company Pvt. Ltd, Delhi, 2001, ISBN 0199263078. 4. S.R Myneni, Law of Intellectual Property, Asia Law House, Hyderabad, 2001, SKU 664773841. 5. SS Khanka ,Entrepreneurial Development , S Chand & Co, 2008,ISBN:81-219-1801-4 6. Entrepreneurship Development & Small Business Enterprises Poornima M Charantimath , Pearson Education ,2007 ,ISBN: 81-7758-260-7

Recommended approach to teaching the course The course is meant to build the awareness about the issues pertaining to IPR and their utility to scientists and engineers. Case studies pertaining to the branch of study can be taken up for discussion by the concerned teachers, to create the interests among the students. Scheme of Continuous Internal Evaluation (CIE): CIE consists of Three Tests each for 45 marks (15 marks for Quiz + 30 marks for descriptive) out of which best of two will be considered. In addition there will be one seminar on new topics / model presentation etc. for 10 marks. Scheme of Semester End Evaluation (SEE) (Theory, Units I to V) : 100 Marks Question Paper to be set with Two Parts: Part A should consist of 20 questions of one mark each covering the entire syllabus. Part B should consist of five units, two questions of 16 marks each to be set in each unit covering the syllabus from the respective units. Students are required to answer Part A compulsorily and answer five questions from Part B choosing one from each unit.

TRANSPORTATION ENGINEERING II
Course Code: 10CV72 Hrs/Week: L:T:P 3:1:2 Credits:3+1+1 CIE Marks: 100+50 SEE Marks: 100+50 SEE : 3 Hrs+3 Hrs

Course Learning Objectives: To learn fundamentals of railway engineering requirements and selection of routes. To gain insights permanent way, gauges and other components of railways. To learn the geometric design standards of a railway. To learn the necessity, types and components of points and crossings. To learn various aspects of tunnel surveys, types and applications. To gain knowledge about components, classification and types of harbors. To learn the fundamentals of airport planning, design and lighting. Unit I Introduction: Role of railways in transportation- selection of routes. Permanent way: Requirements for an ideal permanent way (pg 42), typical Cross sections of single and double line B.G. tracks in cutting , embankment (pg 46-47). Gauges and types of gauges with dimensions (pg 44). Coning of wheels (pg 48) and tilting of rails. Track stresses in rails, sleepers, ballast. Problems on these. Rails functions, requirements, types of rail sections, length of rails (12.89 m), defects in rails. Unit II Permanent way: Ballast and sleepers, functions and requirements, calculation of quantity of materials needed for laying a track, traction and Tractive resistances, tractive power, Hauling capacity, Problems on above. Geometric design of track: Necessity of Geometric Design of railway track, gradient and types of gradient. Speed of train, transition curve, super elevation, cant- deficiency, negative cant- speed calculation based on Indian Railways Formulae for High speed tracks onlyproblems on above. Unit III Tunnels: Introduction types of tunnels, advantages and disadvantages, economics of tunneling, tunnel surveying, transferring of gradient. Shape and size of tunnel. Tunneling in soft soil by Liner Plate Method of tunneling and Shield method, Tunneling in rock - vertical shafts, pilot tunneling, methods of tunneling in hard rock. Mucking by California Crossing, drilling and drilling patterns. Tunnel lining and tunnel ventilation, lighting, drainage and grouting. Unit IV Harbours: Classifications, natural phenomenon affecting the design of harbour viz. wind, wave, tide and currents. Harbour layout with component parts and functions, breakwaters, wharfs and Quays, Jetties and Piers, Dry Dock and Wet Dock, Slipways, Navigational aids. Warehouse and Transit sheds. Unit V Airways - Introduction: Layout of an airport with component parts and functions of each (page 123 & 136, notes), Aircraft Characteristics (page 109) Airport Classifications (page 186-187), - Site selection (page 129)- regional Planning (page 125). Runway and Taxiway Design: Orientation of runway by using Type I wind rose diagram (pg 07 Hrs

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166) , basic length of the runway assumptions (pg 173) corrections to runway length (pg 177)Factors affecting the layout of the taxiway (notes) -geometrics of taxiway- design of Exit taxiways- ICAO Specifications. Problems on above. Visual Aids: Airport marking lightings. Laboratory Tests on Aggregate 1. Crushing Test 2. Abrasion Test 3. Impact Test 4. Shape Tests 5. Water absorption Test 6. Specific gravity Test Tests on Bitumen 1. Penetration Test 2. Ductility Test 3. Softening point Test 4. Viscosity Test 5. Flash and fire point Test 6. Specific Gravity test Test on Soil 1. Soil CBR Course outcomes: After going through this course the student will be able to: Knowledge about Scope of railway engineering, objectives and some basic definitions ( Objective 1and Syllabus item 1). Understanding the basic principles and requirements of an ideal permanent way, types of rails, rail sections and gauges used in India (Objective 2; Syllabus item 2). Understanding the concepts of geometric design for railways viz., gradient, super elevation, curve, cant deficiency, negative cant and speed. (Objective 3 and Syllabus item 3). To gain knowledge regarding the necessity of points and crossings components and types of switches (Objective 4 and Syllabus item 4) Knowledge of tunneling surveys, types of tunnels and their adaptation to different types of soils. (Objective 5 and syllabus item 5). Insights on harbors necessity, components, types and applications (Objective 6 and syllabus item 6). Understanding various aspects airport design components, functions, classification and site selection (Objective 7 and syllabus item 7). Knowledge of runway design and geometric design of taxiways (Objective 7 and syllabus item 8). Gain insights into Airport marking and lighting standards as per specifications by IRC ( Objective 7 and syllabus item 9) Reference Books 1. Saxena and Arora, Railway Engineering, Dhanpat Rai and Sons, New Delhi, 5th Edition, 2003 2. Satish Chandra and Agarwal, M.M., Railway Engineering Oxford University Press, New Delhi 3. Srinivasan R Harbour, Dock C Tunnel Engineering, Charoton Publishing House. 4. Khanna, Arora and Jain Airport Planning and Design Nemchand , Roorkee

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Oza H.P. and Oza G.H., Docks and Harbor Engineering, Charoton Publishing House

Scheme of Continuous Internal Evaluation: CIE consists of Three Tests each for 45 marks (15 marks for Quiz + 30 marks for descriptive) out of which best of two will be considered. In addition there will be one seminar on new topics / model presentation etc. for 10 marks. Scheme of Continuous Internal Evaluation for Practicals: The student in the final examination is expected to conduct two experiments allotted to him. The candidate has to write prior to conducting the experiment the detailed procedure, necessary table and the modality of calculation for the objectives. The candidate has to take, prior to conducting the experiment, approval from the examiner. If necessary a graph has to be drawn from the experimental data and calculate the necessary salient features / points. Scheme of Semester End Examination: The question paper consists of Part A and Part B. Part A will be for 20 marks covering the complete syllabus and is compulsory. Part B will be for 80 marks and shall consist of five questions (descriptive, analytical, problems or/and design) carrying 16 marks each. All five from Part B will have internal choice and one of the two have to be answered compulsorily. Scheme of Semester End Examination for Practicals: A student is expected to conduct two experiments in the practical exam. The Procedure & Write up is evaluated for 10 Marks, Experiment Conduction is evaluated for 30 Marks and Viva Voce is for 10 marks.

ESTIMATION, COSTING AND SPECIFICATION Course Code: 10CV73 Hrs/Week: L:T:P : 4:0:0 Credits: 04 CIE Marks: 100 SEE Marks: 100 Exam Hours : 3 Hrs

Course Learning Objectives: 1. To determine the cost of a proposed Civil Engineering constructions. 2. The estimator learns to read the construction drawings and extract quantities of items of different items involved in the construction project. 3. Application of proper unit costs to the extracted items of thus determines the cost of construction accurately. 4. The rate analysis is carried unit wise for different items and works involved in construction. 5. Imparting the knowledge of different types of estimates-Item wise, area basis, contract documents, departmental procedures etc. 6. Calculations and earthwork quantities for construction, earthen embankments, canals etc. 7. Detailed specification for the items of constructions. 8. Preparation of construction estimates using computer with available software for accuracy and faster preparation. 9. Retrieval of data, perform calculations in shorter time enabling the estimator to give more attention to alternative construction methods, to asses labour and equipment utilization. Unit I Estimation: Different type of estimates, study of various drawing attached with estimates, important terms, units of measurement, abstract, approximate methods of estimating buildings, cost from materials and labour coefficients recommended. Estimation: Methods of taking out quantities and cost-center line method, long and short wall method or crossing method, long and short wall method or crossing method. Preparation of detailed and abstract estimates for the following Civil Engineering works Buildings Masonry structures, framed structures with flat, slopped RCC roofs with all building components, RCC slab culverts.. Estimates: Steel truss (north light and fink roof truss), manhole and septic tanks. Unit II Specifications: Definition of specifications, objectives of writing specifications, essentials in specifications, general and detailed specifications of item of works in buildings, specifications of aluminum and wooden partitions, false ceiling, aluminum and fiber doors and windows. Various types of claddings. Unit III Rate analysis: Definition and purpose. Working out quantities and rates for the following standard items of works earth work in different types of soils, cement concrete of different mixes, bricks and stone masonry, flooring, plastering, RCC works, centering and form work for different RCC items, wood and steel works or doors, windows and ventilators. Unit IV 08Hrs 12Hrs

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Measurement of Earth Work for Roads: Methods for computation of earthwork-cross sections-med section formula, trapezoidal or average end area or mean sectional area formula, prismoidal formula. Unit V Contracts: Types of contract-essential of contract legal aspects, penal provision on breach of contrct. Definition of the terms-Tender, Earnest money deposit, tender forms, documents and types. Comparative statements, acceptance of contract documents and issue of work orders, duties and liabilities, termination of contract, completion certificate, quality control, right of contractor refund of deposit. Administrative approval - Technical sanction. Nominal muster roll, measurement books procedure for recording and checking measurements preparation of bills.

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Course outcomes: After going through this course the student will be able to: The knowledge of different types of estimates for determining cost of a civil engineering project. The methods of extracting quantities of material required for construction through studying drawings. The ability to estimate fabricating erection of steel structures. The knowledge of detailed specification for all the items of civil engineering construction. Working out the cost of the individual items of civil construction by rate analysis. Methods of working out earthwork involved for road works. Finally the preparation of tender document, billing of works and other financial related issues. Reference Books N. Chakraborti, Estimating, costing, specification and Valuation in Civil Engg, Published by 1. author, Culcutta, 20th Edition, 2007. B.N. Dutta, Estimating & Specification, USB Publishers and Distributors, New Delhi, 25th 2. Revised Edition, 2006, ISBN 817476383X, ISBN 9788174763839. S.C. Rangawala, Estimating and Specification, Charotar Publishing House, Anand, 2008. 3. 4. G.S. Biride, Text book of Estimating and Costing, Dhanpath Rai and Sons, New Delhi, 1st Edition, 2008.

Scheme of Continuous Internal Evaluation: CIE consists of Three Tests each for 45 marks (15 marks for Quiz + 30 marks for descriptive) out of which best of two will be considered. In addition there will be one seminar on new topics / model presentation etc. for 10 marks. Scheme of Semester End Examination: The question paper consists of Part A and Part B. Part A will be for 20 marks covering the complete syllabus and is compulsory. Part B will be for 80 marks and shall consist of five questions (descriptive, analytical, problems or/and design) carrying 16 marks each. All five from Part B will have internal choice and one of the two have to be answered compulsorily.

GROUND IMPROVEMENT TECHNIQUES


Course Code: 10CVF741 Hrs/Week: L:T:P : 4:0:0 Credits: 04 Course Learning Objectives: To introduce the various methods of soil stabilization for problematic soils. To study the concepts of mechanical stabilization for various soil conditions. To understand the techniques of hydraulic modification. To introduce the methods of chemical stabilization of problematic soils. Unit I Ground Improvement: Definition, Objectives of soil improvement. Classification of ground improvement techniques, Factors to be considered in the selection of the best soil improvement technique. Grouting: Introduction, Effects of grouting, Chemicals and materials used, Types of grouting, Grouting procedure, Applications of grouting. Unit II Mechanical Modification: Type of mechanical -modification, Aim of modification, compaction, Principle of modification for various types of soils, Effect of grain size distribution on compaction for various soil types like BC soil. Lateritic soil, coarse-grained soil, micaceous soil, Field compaction -static, dynamic, impact and vibratory type, Specification of compaction. Unit III Hydraulic Modification: Definition, aim, principle, techniques, gravity drain, lowering of water table, multistage well point, vacuum dewatering, discharge equations, design of dewatering system including pipe line effects of dewatering. Drainage of slopes, preloading, vertical drains, sand drains. Unit IV Chemical Modification: Definition, aim, special effects, and methods. Techniques -sandwich technique, admixtures, cement stabilization. hydration -effect of cement stabilization on permeability, Swelling and shrinkage. Criteria for cement stabilization, Assessment of ground condition for preloading, Electro kinetic dewatering). Unit V Stabilization: Suitability, process, special effects, criteria for lime stabilization, Other chemicals, chlorides, hydroxides, lignin, hydrofluoric acid , Fly ash in cement stabilization, Properties of chemical components, reactions and effects, Bitumen, tar or asphalt in stabilization. 10 Hrs CIE Marks: 100 SEE Marks: 100 SEE : 3 Hrs

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Course outcomes: After going through this course the student will be able to: Acquire knowledge of in-situ methods of soil improvement projects. Understand the concepts of surface compaction. Understand the concept of using consolidation and vertical drains for soft soil improvement. Acquire knowledge of chemical stabilization using lime and other chemicals.

Reference Books 1. Purushothama Raj. P. "Ground Improvement Techniques" Firewall Media Publisher, 2004 ISBN8170088372 Koerner. R.M "Construction and Geotechnical Methods in Foundation Engineering", Mc 2. Graw Hill Pub. Co., New York. 2007 ISBN0070352453 Manfied Hausmann "Engineering principles of ground modification", McGraw Hill Pub. 3. Co., New York.,2008 ISBN0070272794 Bell, F.G. "Methods of treatment of unstable ground", Butterworths, London. 2007 4. ISBN0408001666 J.Nelson and Miller. D.J. "Expansive soils", John Wiley and Sons.,1997 ISBN0471181145 5. Scheme of Continuous Internal Evaluation: CIE consists of Three Tests each for 45 marks (15 marks for Quiz + 30 marks for descriptive) out of which best of two will be considered. In addition there will be one seminar on new topics / model presentation etc. for 10 marks. Scheme of Semester End Examination: The question paper consists of Part A and Part B. Part A will be for 20 marks covering the complete syllabus and is compulsory. Part B will be for 80 marks and shall consist of five questions (descriptive, analytical, problems or/and design) carrying 16 marks each. All five from Part B will have internal choice and one of the two have to be answered compulsorily.

VALUATION ENGINEERING Course Code: 10CVF742 Hrs/Week: L:T:P : 4:0:0 Credits: 04 Course Learning Objectives: To understand different types of outgoings. To analyze different methods of calculation of depreciation. To know the methods of valuations of different form of properties. To understand the methods of calculation of rent of the properties. Unit I Introduction: Purpose of valuation, Different forms of values. Outgoings: Municipal & Govt. Taxes, insurance, Loss of rent, collection charges, sinking fund, Annual repairs & maintenance. Depreciation. Methods of calculation of depreciation: Years Purchase, Capitalized value, Obsolescence, Amortization. Unit II Methods of valuation: Open land valuation, Factors affecting intrinsic values of land, Comparative method, Abstractive method, Belting method. Rent: Definition, Forms of rents. Cost of structure, BIS rules for measuring plinth area and cubical contents. Rights and Liabilities of Lessor & Lessee, Leasehold properties, freehold Properties Unit III Valuation of land with buildings: Rental method, Land and building method, Valuation on profit basis, Direct comparison of capital value, Residual or Development method. Valuation of agricultural/farm lands. Unit IV Easements: Self-imposed, Legally created, Dominant and Servient heritage. Effect of easements on valuation. Market: Real Estate market and market value, fair market value, open market value, affecting parameters. Investments: Bonds, debentures, capital gains, Wealth Tax and Income Tax. Unit V Case Studies: Valuation of real properties. Course outcomes: After going through this course the student will be able to: Valuate different types of properties to calculate the depreciation Students must able to fix the rent of the property scientifically. Reference Books CIE Marks: 100 SEE Marks: 100 Exam Hours : 3 Hrs

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Banerjee D.N (1998) Principles and Practice of Valuation ". Eastern law house Roshan H. Namavathi, (2001) "Professional Practice Lakhani Book Depot. Mitra A.K., (1986)"Theory and Practice of Valuation " Eastern law house Rao Gopinath C H,(2002) Valuation Practices of Immovable Properties.

Scheme of Continuous Internal Evaluation: CIE consists of Three Tests each for 45 marks (15 marks for Quiz + 30 marks for descriptive) out of which best of two will be considered. In addition there will be one seminar on new topics / model presentation etc. for 10 marks. Scheme of Semester End Examination: The question paper consists of Part A and Part B. Part A will be for 20 marks covering the complete syllabus and is compulsory. Part B will be for 80 marks and shall consist of five questions (descriptive, analytical, problems or/and design) carrying 16 marks each. All five from Part B will have internal choice and one of the two have to be answered compulsorily.

PAVEMENT MATERIALS AND DESIGN


Course Code: 10CVF743 Hrs/Week: L:T:P 4:0:0 Credits: 04 CIE Marks: 100 SEE Marks: 100 Exam Hours : 3 Hrs

Course Learning Objectives: To study the properties of aggregates and their relevance in pavement performance. To ascertain the suitability of plain and modified bitumen in pavement construction. To understand the mix design of bituminous mixes. To provide an understanding of the basic characteristics of pavement structures. To analyze stress-distribution multilayer pavement systems and to understand Indian Road Congress method of pavement design. Unit I Aggregates - Classification based on origin, requirements, properties and tests on road aggregates, concepts of size - design gradation importance of mechanical properties for selection criteria for highway materials with IRC specifications Unit II Bitumen and modified bitumen - Properties and chemical composition of bituminous road binders, IRC specifications, bituminous emulsions and cutbacks- Preparation, properties and uses. Bituminous mixes - Mechanical properties, dense and open graded mixes, design of bituminous mix by Marshall method, mechanism of stripping, tests and methods of improving adhesion. Unit III Pavement Design - Types of pavements, Comparison of flexible and rigid pavements, Factors affecting design of pavements, advantages and disadvantages of flexible and rigid pavements. Stresses and deflections in flexible pavements - Stresses and deflections in homogenous masses, wheel load stresses, various factors in traffic wheel loads Unit IV Stresses and deflections in flexible pavements - Equivalent Single Wheel load of multiple wheels. Repeated loads and EWL factors, numerical problems Flexible pavement design methods for highways and airports - IRC method of pavement design with numerical problems. Unit V Rigid pavement design - Types of stresses and causes, factors influencing stresses and general considerations, EWL, wheel load stresses, warping stresses, combined stresses. Design of Cement Concrete pavements for roads, types of joints in cement concrete pavements and their functions. Design of joints details for longitudinal joints, contraction joints and expansion joints with numerical problems. 8 Hrs 8 Hrs

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Course outcomes: After going through this course the student will be able to: Interpret the suitability of aggregates and aggregate gradation in pavement construction (Objective 1 and syllabus 1) To ascertain the suitability of binder and its relevant quality control specifications (Objective 2 and syllabus 2) To carry out bituminous mix design (Objective 3 and syllabus 3) To evaluate pavement as a layered system and calculate compressive strain on top of Subgrade and horizontal tensile strain at the bottom of bituminous layer. (Objective 5 and syllabus 5 & 6) To design flexible and rigid pavements based on IRC specifications (Objective 4 and syllabus 4 & 8) Reference Books 1. Khanna, S.K., and Justo, C.E.G., 'Highway Engineering', Nem Chand and Bros. Roorkee, 2000 2. 3. 4. 5. RRL, DS1R, 'Bituminous Materials in Road Construction', HMSO Publication, 2001 RRL, DSIR,.Soil Mechanics for Road Engineers', HMSO Publication 2002 Yoder E.J. and Witczak, "Principles of pavement design", Edition IRC 37:2001 and IRC 58 - 2002 John Wiley and Sons, 1975,2nd

Scheme of Continuous Internal Evaluation: CIE consists of Three Tests each for 45 marks (15 marks for Quiz + 30 marks for descriptive) out of which best of two will be considered. In addition there will be one seminar on new topics / model presentation etc. for 10 marks. Scheme of Semester End Examination: The question paper consists of Part A and Part B. Part A will be for 20 marks covering the complete syllabus and is compulsory. Part B will be for 80 marks and shall consist of five questions (descriptive, analytical, problems or/and design) carrying 16 marks each. All five from Part B will have internal choice and one of the two have to be answered compulsorily.

ADVANCED PRESTRESSED CONCRETE STRUCTURES


Course Code: 10CVF744 Hrs/Week: L:T:P : 4:0:0 Credits: 04 Course Learning Objectives: To analyze and investigate anchorage zone stresses. To design for shear and torsion. To analyze and determine ultimate load of PSC members. Study different precast elements used in PSC To design slabs and grid floors of PSC. Unit I Anchorage zone stresses in post tensioned members - Stress distribution in end blocks Investigation of Anchorage zone stresses Magnel and Guyons method of comparative analysis- Anchorage zone reinforcement. Unit II Shear and Torsional resistance Ultimate shear resistance Design of shear reinforcement in Torsion. Unit III Statically indeterminate Structures Advantages of continuous members Methods of analysis of secondary moments Concordant cable profile Ultimate load analysis of continuous prestressed members. Unit IV Pre cast elements Precast concrete poles Manufacturing Techniques Shape and cross section properties, design loads Railway sleepers. Unit V Slab and Grid floors - Analysis and design of prestressed concrete slabs one way & two way and Grid floors. Course outcomes: After going through this course the student will be able to: Methods of analyzing anchorage zone stresses in end blocks. Design shear reinforcement in torsion. Determine ultimate load for continuous members. Design floors and slabs of prestressed concrete. 10 Hrs CIE Marks: 100 SEE Marks: 100 Exam Hours : 3 Hrs

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Reference Books 1. N. Krishnaraju Prestressed Concrete Tata McGraw-Hill Education, 2008 ISBN 0070634440, 9780070634442 2. Lin T. Y and H. Burns Prestressed Concrete Structures Wiley publication,2009, ISBN: 978-0-471-01898-8

Scheme of Continuous Internal Evaluation: CIE consists of Three Tests each for 45 marks (15 marks for Quiz + 30 marks for descriptive) out of which best of two will be considered. In addition there will be one seminar on new topics / model presentation etc. for 10 marks. Scheme of Semester End Examination: The question paper consists of Part A and Part B. Part A will be for 20 marks covering the complete syllabus and is compulsory. Part B will be for 80 marks and shall consist of five questions (descriptive, analytical, problems or/and design) carrying 16 marks each. All five from Part B will have internal choice and one of the two have to be answered compulsorily.

ADVANCED DESIGN OF STEEL STRUCTURES


Course Code: 10CVG751 Hrs/Week: L:T:P : 4:0:0 Credits: 04 CIE Marks: 100 SEE Marks: 100 Exam Hours : 3 Hrs

Course Learning Objectives: To design various steel structures like Gantry girder, plate girder, Beams, Open web structures and Light gauge sheet forms. To learn the design of different forms of steel structures required in professional practice. To make them understand detailing of different steel structures. To analyze various forces acting on the steel structures. Unit I Design of Beams: Design of laterally unsupported beam. Design of Gantry Girder: Design of built up section-gantry girder(design forces to be given) castellated beam Unit II Open Web Structures: Design of open web structures, Advantages and Disadvantages Unit III Welded Plate Girder : Design of Welded Plate Girder with intermediate and Bearing stiffener Unit IV Light Gauge Sheet Forms: Analysis of Compression elements, laterally supported Beams Unit V Moment Resistant Connections: Small moment resistant connections, large moment resistant connections, semi rigid and behavior of semi rigid connections. Course outcomes: After going through this course the student will be able to: Design Plate Girder and Open web structures Design laterally unsupported Beam and Gantry Girder Analyze light Gauge sheet forms Reference Books 1. Ramachandra ,Design of Steel Structures,Volume II, Scientific Publisher,Ninth Edition,2012,ISBN 978-81-7233644-8 2. Subramanian N, Design of Steel Structures, Oxford University press ,Ist Edition,2008,ISBN 978019567681 3. Duggal .S.K,Limit State Design of Steel Structures ,Tata Mcgraw-Hill Education Private Ltd,2010,ISBN 9780070700239 4. Bhavikatti.S.S.Design of Steel structures I.K. International Publishing House pvt.Ltd, ISBN:978-93-80026-61-9. 5. BIS Codes: i. IS800- 2007, General Construction steel Code of Practice ii. IS875-1987,Code of Practice for Design Loads iii. SP6(1)-1964,Hand Book for structural Engineers-Structural steel sections iv. Deign Hand Book of Open Web Structures CMERI, Durgapur 10Hrs

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Scheme of Continuous Internal Evaluation: CIE consists of Three Tests each for 45 marks (15 marks for Quiz + 30 marks for descriptive) out of which best of two will be considered. In addition there will be one seminar on new topics / field visits etc. for 10 marks. Scheme of Semester End Examination: The question paper consists of Part A and Part B. Part A will be for 20 marks covering the complete syllabus and is compulsory. Part B will be for 80 marks and shall consist of five questions (descriptive, analytical, problems or/and design) carrying 16 marks each. All five from Part B will have internal choice and one of the two have to be answered compulsorily.

AIR POLLUTION AND CONTROL ENGINEERING


Course Code: 10CVG752 Hrs/Week: L:T:P : 4:0:0 Credits: 04 Course Learning Objectives: To get knowledge about sources of air pollution and air pollutants. To understand the meteorological factors influencing air pollution. To know the effect of air pollution on environment. To study various sampling and analysis techniques for air sampling. To study different equipments available for air pollution control. Unit I Introduction: Definition -Classification and sources of Air pollutants, Primary and secondary Air pollutants. Meteorological Factors Influencing Air Pollution: Wind direction and speed, temperature, Atmospheric stability., mixing height and secondary parameters like precipitation, humidity, solar radiation. The atmosphere, zones of atmosphere Meteorological Variables, Lapse Rate, Adiabatic Lapse Rate, Environmental Lapse Rate, Maximum Mixing Depth (MMD), Inversion Methods for Measurement of Meteorological Variables: wind direction recorder, wind speed recorder, temperature measurement, solar radiation measurement, Plume behavior Wind Rose Unit II Photo chemical smog: Formation, Measurement, Effects Industrial Plant location and planning Effects of Air Pollution: on Human Health, Animals, Plants and Materials Major environmental air pollution Disasters London smog, Los Angeles Smog, Meuse valley & Bhopal gas tragedy 10Hrs 2 hrs 2 hrs 2 hrs 4 hrs. 09 Hrs 2 hrs 2 hrs 3 hrs 2 hrs CIE Marks: 100 SEE Marks: 100 Exam Hours : 3 Hrs

Unit III 10 Hrs Sampling of Air Pollutants: Sampling, Classification, difficulties, Instruments for sampling waste gases for atmospheric sampling. 2 hrs Sampling period and location, Sampling methods- sedimentation, filtration, Impingement 3 hrs method, Electrostatic precipitation, Centrifugal method 2 hrs Sampling suspended particulates by high volume sampler operation, filters used, procedure Stack Sampling: Sample collection, Determination of gas composition, temperature, velocity, 3 hrs procedure for particulate matter sampling, gaseous sampling Unit IV 10 Hrs

Analysis of Air Pollutants : Chemical methods - gravimetric, volumetric, colorimetric, turbidimetric, nephelometric and 2 hrs chromatographic methods. Instrumental methods Emission spectrometric, Absorption spectrometric, X ray diffraction, mass spectrometric, polarographic, microscopy, Refractometric, Thermal conductivity, 6 hrs Radioactivity, Sound absorption methods , Automatic recording apparatus, Atomic absorption spectroscopy. 2 hrs Air pollution Indices: Definition, Types, Criteria for standardized index, Determination of index, Rating scale for Indices, Display and Dissemination Techniques. Unit V 09 Hrs

Control of Air Pollutants - Particulate emission control by gravitational settling chambers, Inertial separators, cyclone separators Filters, Electrostatic precipitators, wet scrubbers, Selection of equipment. Air quality and emission standards Course outcomes: After going through this course the student will be able to: Identify the source of air pollution. Analyze the effect of meteorological factors on air pollution. Assess the environmental impacts due to different air pollution sources. Able to choose suitable method for sampling and analysis of air pollutants. Able to select appropriate air pollution control equipment.

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Reference Books Henry Perkins, Air pollution , Tata McGraw Hill, ISBN0070493022, 9780070493025, 2000, 1. Digitized August 2011 Air Pollution Its Origin and Control By Kenneth Wark and Cecil Francis Warnar- Publisher 2. Addison-Wesley, 1998 Digitized December 2007 ISBN0673994163, 9780673994165. HVN Rao and M.N.Rao, Air Pollution, Tata McGraw Hill Publishing Co. Ltd. ISBN 3. 9780074518717, 2011 Howard S. Peavy, Donald R. Rowe, Environmental Engineering and air pollution Engineering. 4. McGraw Hill International Edition. New York, ISBN 9780070191342, 2000 Scheme of Continuous Internal Evaluation: CIE consists of Three Tests each for 45 marks (15 marks for Quiz + 30 marks for descriptive) out of which best of two will be considered. In addition there will be one seminar on new topics / model presentation etc. for 10 marks. Scheme of Semester End Examination: The question paper consists of Part A and Part B. Part A will be for 20 marks covering the complete syllabus and is compulsory. Part B will be for 80 marks and shall consist of five questions (descriptive, analytical, problems or/and design) carrying 16 marks each. All five from Part B will have internal choice and one of the two have to be answered compulsorily.

SOIL DYNAMICS AND MACHINE FOUNDATIONS


Course Code: 10CVG753 Hrs/Week: L:T:P : 4:0:0 Credits: 04 CIE Marks: 100 SEE Marks: 100 Exam Hours : 3 Hrs

Course Learning Objectives: To discuss about the behaviour and properties/response of soil as a material this is subjected to various types of dynamic or cyclic time-dependent loadings. To design and analysis for machine foundations come along with this course to consider the dynamic properties of both soil and foundation as combined mass. Behaviour of various geotechnical structures such as shallow and deep foundations, retaining structures, slopes, sub grade soil below railway, pavement, runway due to various types of timedependent dynamic loading are discussed here along with the reference to design code provisions. To discuss the Phenomena like liquefaction and lateral spreading of soil. Unit I Introduction: Scope and objective; Nature and types of dynamic loading; Importance of soil dynamics Vibration theory: Vibration of elementary systems; Degrees of freedom (SDOF and MDOF systems); Equation of motion for SDOF system; Types of vibrations; Earthquake excitation; Undamped and damped free vibrations; Torsional vibration; Critical damping; Decay of motion; Undamped and damped forced vibration; Constant force and rotating mass oscillators; Dynamic magnification factor; Transmissibility ratio; Non-harmonic, arbitrary, impact and other types of forced vibrations;. Unit II Dynamic Soil Properties :Stresses in soil element; Determination of dynamic soil properties; Field tests; Laboratory tests; Model tests; Stress-strain behavior of cyclically loaded soils; Estimation of shear modulus; Modulus reduction curve; Damping ratio; Linear, equivalentlinear and non-linear models; Ranges and applications of dynamic soil tests; Cyclic plate load test; Liquefaction; Screening and estimation of liquefaction; Simplified procedure for liquefaction estimation; Factor of safety; Cyclic stress ratio; Cyclic resistance ratio; CRR correlations with SPT, CPT, SASW test values. Unit III Machine Foundations: Types of machines; Basic design criteria; Methods of analysis; MassSpring-Dashpot model; Elastic-Half-Space theory; Tschebotarioffs reduced natural frequency method; Types of foundations; Modes of vibrations; Vertical, sliding, torsional (yawing) and rocking (and pitching) modes of oscillations; Design guidelines as per codes; Typical design problems. Unit IV Wave Propagation :Longitudinal and torsional waves in infinitely long rod; Solution for onedimensional and three-dimensional equations of motion; Waves in semi-infinite body; Waves in layered medium; Earthquake waves P-wave, S-wave, Rayleigh wave and Love wave; Locating earthquake's epicenter 09 Hrs 09 Hrs

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Unit V 6. Dynamic Soil-Structure Interaction Dynamic earth pressures; Force and displacement based analysis; Pseudo-static and Pseudo-dynamic analysis; Guidelines of various design codes; Dynamic analyses of various geotechnical structures like retaining wall, soil slope, railway subgrade and ballast using MSD model.

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Course outcomes: After going through this course the student will be able to: Become familiar with the various types of dynamic loading. Understand the behaviour of soils under dynamic loading. Gain insight into the response of centrifugal, reciprocating and hammer foundations. Learn procedures for equipment foundation design. Apply the knowledge of analysis and design procedure in hands-on exercises on computers in a workshop setting Reference Books 1. Swami Saran, Soil Dynamics & Machine Foundations by Galgotia Publications Pvt.Ltd., New Delhi, 2012 ISBN9788175154414 2. D.D.Barkan Dynamics of Bases and Foundations , Mc Graw Hill, New York, 2007 3. 4. 5. F.E.Richart, J.R.Hall Jr., and R.D. Woodes, Vibrations of soils and Foundations by Prentice Hall, Engle Wood Cliff, N.Jersey, 1970 IS: 2974 (Part-1) 1982 Code of Practice for Design and Construction of Soil Dynamics & Machine Foundations Srinivasulu and Vaidynathan, Hand book of Soil Dynamics & Machine Foundations,Tata Mc Graw Hill, New Delhi, 1977 ISBN0070966117

Scheme of Continuous Internal Evaluation: CIE consists of Three Tests each for 45 marks (15 marks for Quiz + 30 marks for descriptive) out of which best of two will be considered. In addition there will be one seminar on new topics / field visits etc. for 10 marks. Scheme of Semester End Examination: The question paper consists of Part A and Part B. Part A will be for 20 marks covering the complete syllabus and is compulsory. Part B will be for 80 marks and shall consist of five questions (descriptive, analytical, problems or/and design) carrying 16 marks each. All five from Part B will have internal choice and one of the two have to be answered compulsorily.

ADVANCED CONCRETE TECHNOLOGY


Course Code: 10CVG754 Hrs/Week: L:T:P : 4:0:0 Credits: 04 Course Learning Objectives: Analyze the microstructure of cement concrete. Outline the types of cement concretes and their application. Assess the methods of determining the suitable admixture for concrete Analyze the elastic properties of concrete Outline the importance of durability Describe various types of modern concretes Unit I Structure of a Hydrated Cement Paste, Volume of hydrated product, porosity of paste and concrete, transition Zone, Elastic Modulus, factors affecting strength and elasticity of concrete. Unit II Chemical admixtures- Mechanism of chemical admixture, Plasticizers and super Plasticizers, dosage and their effect on concrete properties in fresh and hardened state, Mineral admixtureFly ash, Silica fume, GGBS, metakoalin, ultrafine materials and their effect on concrete property in fresh state and hardened state. Unit III Durability of concrete - Introduction, Permeability of concrete, chemical attack, acid attack, efflorescence, Corrosion in concrete, frost attack on fresh and hardened concrete, Tests of frost resistance. Thermal conductivity, thermal diffusivity, specific heat. Alkali Aggregate Reaction, IS456-2000 requirement for durability Unit IV RMC - manufacture, transporting, placing, precautions, Methods of concreting- Pumping, under water concreting, shotcrete, High volume fly ash concrete concept, properties. Self compacting concrete concept, materials, tests, properties, application and Typical mix, Introduction to Color concrete Unit V Fiber reinforced concrete - Fibers types and properties, Behavior of FRC in compression, tension including pre-cracking stage and post-cracking stages, behavior in flexure and shear. Light weight concrete- materials properties and types. Typical light weight concrete mix High density concrete and high performance concrete-materials, properties and applications, typical mix, Temperature controlled concrete. Course outcomes: After going through this course the student will be able to: Assess the quality of cement concrete required for a particular application (Objective 2, Syllabus Unit V) Analyze the microstructure of hardened concrete (Objective 1, Unit 1) Determine the elastic properties of concrete (Objective 4, Unit 1) Identify the new types of concrete (Objective 6, Unit 5,and 4) Analyze the durability of concrete (Objective 5,Unit 3) Determine the type of admixture and its dosage(Objective 3,Unit 2) 09 Hrs CIE Marks: 100 SEE Marks: 100 Exam Hours : 3 Hrs

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Reference Books Neville. A.M, Properties of concrete IV Edition, Peaerson Education, Inc, and Dorling 1. Kindersley Publishing Inc. 1995 2. Shanthakumar.A.R, Concrete technology, Oxford University Press, New Delhi, 2007 3. 4. 5. Shetty. M.S., Concrete Technology Theory and Practice, S.Chand & Co Ltd., New Delhi, 2007 Kumar Mehtha.P and Paulo J M Monteiro., Concrete Microstructre, Properties and Materials, Indian Edition, Indian Concrete Institute, Chennai, 1997 Gambhir M L ., Concrete Technology theory and Practice, Fourth Edition, Tata McGraw Hill Education private Ltd, New Delhi. 2009

Scheme of Continuous Internal Evaluation: CIE consists of Three Tests each for 45 marks (15 marks for Quiz + 30 marks for descriptive) out of which best of two will be considered. In addition there will be one seminar on new topics / field/industry visits etc. for 10 marks. Scheme of Semester End Examination: The question paper consists of Part A and Part B. Part A will be for 20 marks covering the complete syllabus and is compulsory. Part B will be for 80 marks and shall consist of five questions (descriptive, analytical, problems or/and design) carrying 16 marks each. All five from Part B will have internal choice and one of the two have to be answered compulsorily.

DISASTER MANAGEMENT Course Code: 10HG705 Hrs/Week: L:T:P : 4:0:0 Credits: 04 CIE Marks: 100 SEE Marks: 100 Exam Hours : 3 Hrs

Course Learning Objectives: To study the environmental impact of natural and manmade calamities Make a detailed risk analysis and assessment of drainage To understand the role of public in environmental decision To understand the management tools and mitigation techniques to be followed during disaster Unit I Natural disasters and Disaster management Introduction, floods, landslides, earthquakes, volcanoes, avalanche, cyclones, drought and fire. Prediction, perception and adjustment to hazards. Environmental risk due to project activities. Preparation of on-site and off site disaster management plans. Pre disaster, actual disaster post disaster relief camp organization. Role of voluntary organization and armed forces. Unit II Risk analysis and assessment: Basic concept, purpose of risk analysis; analytical techniques; tools of risk assessment toxicology, significance of risk, risk characterization, communications and management. Experience of world bank-risk communication framework for sustainable development. Unit III Environmental Impact Assessment Definition, basic concepts and principles of EIA. Regulatory framework in India. Environmental inventory, base line studies, over view of EIA studies. Unit IV Assessment and Methodologies Physical, biological assessment. Socio economic and cultural environmental assessment. EIA methodologies- Adhoc, matrix, checklist approaches. Economic evaluation of impacts- cot benefits of EIA. Public participation in environmental decision making. Procedures for reviewing EIA analysis and statement. Decision methods for evaluation of alternatives. Unit V Disaster Mitigation and Management: Introduction, types, modes of disaster management, decision making, tools and techniques, primary and secondary data. Land suitability, earthquake hazards, flood assessment, drought assessment and remedies, environmental impact assessment, fire hazards and management, traffic management, socio economic studies, inter department cooperation. Regional and global disaster mitigation. Course outcomes: After going through this course the student will be able to: Understand the methods of managing the pre and post disaster situation Communicate to the public of their responsibilities in protecting the surrounding environment Organize relief and remedial measures 10 Hrs 10 Hrs 09 Hrs 10Hrs

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Reference Books 1. John G Rau and David C Wooten Environmental Impact Analysis Hand Book, McGraw Hill, 2003. 2. John Glasson, Riki Therivel, Andrew Chadwick. Introduction to environmental Impact assessment, Research Press, 2004. 3. Girish K Mishrta, G C Mathew (eds) Natural Disaster Reduction. Reliance Publishing House, 302/74, Rangit Nagar, New Delhi, 2005 4. Thomas M. Lillisand and R.W. Keifer, Remote Sensing and Image Interpretation, John Wiley, 2002. Scheme of Continuous Internal Evaluation: CIE consists of Three Tests each for 45 marks (15 marks for Quiz + 30 marks for descriptive) out of which best of two will be considered. In addition there will be one seminar on new topics / model presentation etc. for 10 marks. Scheme of Semester End Examination: The question paper consists of Part A and Part B. Part A will be for 20 marks covering the complete syllabus and is compulsory. Part B will be for 80 marks and shall consist of five questions (descriptive, analytical, problems or/and design) carrying 16 marks each. All five from Part B will have internal choice and one of the two have to be answered compulsorily.

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