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SRI KRISHNA COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY (AUTONOMOUS)

KOVAIPUDUR, COIMBATORE - 641 042

REGULATIONS FOR FOUR YEAR BE / BTech DEGREE PROGRAMMES - 2013


(For the batches of candidates admitted in 2013 - 2014 and subsequently)
NOTE:

The regulations, hereunder, are subject to amendments as may be made by the Academic Council of the
College from time to time. Any or all such amendments will be effective from such date and to such
batches of candidates (including those already undergoing the programme) as may be decided by the
Academic Council.

DEFINITIONS AND NOMENCLATURE


In these Regulations, unless the context otherwise requires:
i. Programme means BE / BTech Degree Programme.
ii. Course means a Theory or Practical subject that is normally studied in a semester, like Material
Science, Engineering Thermodynamics, etc.,.
iii. Controller of Examinations means the Authority of the College who is responsible for all activities
of the assessment process.
iv. Head of the Institution means the Principal of the College who is responsible for all academic
activities of the College and for implementation of relevant rules of this Regulation.
v. Head of the Department means Head of the concerned Department of the College.
vi. University means the affiliating university, viz., Anna University, Chennai.

1.

BE / BTech PROGRAMMES OFFERED AND MODES OF STUDY


1.1.

1.2

Programmes: The following are the branches of study under BE / BTech degree
programme.
BE

Branch
Branch
Branch
Branch
Branch
Branch

I
II
III
IV
V
VI

BTech

Branch I

Civil Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Electronics and Communication Engineering
Computer Science and Engineering
Electrical and Electronics Engineering
Instrumentation and Control Engineering
Information Technology

MODES OF STUDY
1.2.1 Full -Time: All the programmes are full-time programmes and Candidates admitted should
be available in the College during the complete working hours for curricular, co-curricular
and extra-curricular activities.

2.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Candidates for admission to the BE / BTech degree programme will be required to satisfy the conditions of
admission thereto prescribed by the affiliating university and Government of Tamil Nadu.

3.

DURATION OF THE PROGRAMME


i.

Minimum Duration: The programme will extend over a period of four years leading to the Degree of
Bachelor of Engineering (BE) / Bachelor of Technology (BTech) of the Anna University, Chennai.
The four academic years will be divided into eight semesters with two semesters per year.
Provision is made for lateral entry of candidates in the third semester of the programme in one of
the branches of study and they will be required to satisfy the conditions of admissions thereto
prescribed by the affiliating university and Government of Tamil Nadu.
Each semester shall normally consist of 90 working days or 450 hours (or 490 periods of 55 minutes
duration each).

ii.

4.

Maximum Duration: The candidate shall complete all the passing requirements of the BE / BTech
degree programme within a maximum period of 7 years (6 years for lateral entry). These periods will
be reckoned from the commencement of the first semester (third semester in the case of lateral entry)
to which the candidate was first admitted to the programme.

STRUCTURE OF PROGRAMMES

4.1 Medium:
The medium of instruction shall be English for all Courses, Examinations, Seminar presentations
and Project / Thesis / Dissertation.
The curriculum will comprise courses of study as given in curriculum section 22 infra in
accordance with the prescribed syllabi.

4.2 Curriculum:
Every Programme will have a Curriculum and Syllabi consisting of core courses, elective courses
and project work. The Programme may also include Seminar / Practical / Practical Training, if
they are specified in the curriculum as given section 22 infra.

4.3 Electives:
Every candidate will be required to opt for one elective in VI semester and two electives each in
VII & VIII semesters from the list of electives relating in his/her branch of study as given in
section 22 infra. However, a candidate may be permitted to take one elective from the list of
electives from other branches of BE/BTech programme during his/her course of study with
specific permission from the respective head of the department.
Acceleration of Electives: A Student may be permitted to take Electives IV and V in the 6 th and
7th semesters respectively instead of the 8th semester normal course of study with specific
permission from the concerned Head of the department, in order to do Project work phase II
during the full period of semester 8.

4.4. One- Credit Courses:


Students can opt for one credit industry oriented courses of 15 hours duration which will be
offered by experts from industry/other Institution, subject to the approval by the Head of the
department. Grades for the course should be submitted by the expert to Controller of Examinations
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after the course work is completed. There will not be any Semester End Examination for such One
credit courses. Students can complete such one credit courses during the semesters 3 to 7 as and
when the courses are offered by the department. Elective V can be waived if a student
successfully completes three such one credit courses.

4.5 Project Work:


Every candidate will be required to undertake a suitable project in department / industry / research
organization in consultation with the Head of the Department and the faculty guide and submit the
project report thereon at the end of the semesters 7 and 8 on dates announced by the
College/Department. Also he/she will be required to present two seminars on the progress of the
project work during each of semesters 7 and 8.

4.6 Comprehensive Viva- voce:


Comprehensive viva-voce shall be conducted during seventh semester covering all the department
courses of the previous semesters.

4.7 Personality development:


All candidates shall enroll, on admission, in any one of the Community Service & Extension
activities (NSS / YRC / RRC/ Sports & Games) and participate actively for a minimum of 20
hours during the first four semesters of study.
National Service Scheme (NSS) will have social service activities in and around the College.
Youth Red Cross (YRC) society activities will include peace time activities like health &
hygiene, international friendship, awareness camps etc.
Red Ribbon Club (RRC) activities will include the conduct of awareness and education
programmes on health related issues.
Sports & Games activities will include preparation for inter-collegiate sports events.
While the training activities will normally be held during week ends, the camps will normally be
held during vacation period.

4.8 Credit assignment:


Normally one credit for one period of Lecture per week, 0.5 credit for one period of Tutorial per
week and one credit for three periods of Practical/Project Work per week are assigned for each
course. The exact number of credits assigned to the different courses is as shown in section 22
infra.
4.8.1 Minimum credits:
The minimum number of credits to be earned through successful completion of the courses of
study in the respective branches listed in section 1 supra, by a candidate to qualify for the award of
degree is provided below:

Minimum number of credits to be earned


through successful completion of the courses
of study of the respective branch listed in
section 1 supra, for the award of degree
for entry at first
for lateral entry
semester
at third semester

Branch of Study

BE Programme
Branch: I

Civil Engineering

185

136

Branch: II

Mechanical Engineering

184

135

Branch: III

Electronics and Communication Engineering

181

133

Branch: IV Computer Science and Engineering

179

131

Branch: V

182

134

181

133

182

134

Electrical and Electronics Engineering

Branch: VI Instrumentation and Control Engineering


B.Tech Programme
Branch: I
5.

Information Technology

FACULTY ADVISOR
To help the students in planning their courses of study and for general advice on the Academic programme,
the Head of the Department will attach 20 students to a Teacher of the Department who shall function as
Faculty Advisor for those students throughout their period of study. Such Faculty Advisor shall advise the
students and monitor the courses taken by the students, check the Attendance and progress of the students
attached to him/her and counsel them periodically. If necessary, the Faculty Advisor may also discuss with
or inform the parents about the progress of the students.

6.

CLASS COMMITTEE
6.1

A Class Committee consists of Teachers of the concerned class, student representatives and a
chairperson who is not teaching the class. It is like the Quality Circle (more commonly used in
industries) with the overall goal of improving the Teaching-Learning Process. The functions of the
class committee include
i. Solving problems experienced by students in the class room and in the laboratories
ii. Clarifying the regulations of the programme and the details of rules therein
iii. Informing the student representatives the Academic schedule including the dates of
assessments and the syllabus coverage for each assessment
iv. Informing the student representatives the details of regulations regarding the weightage used
for each assessment. In the case of practical courses (laboratory / Project work / Seminar etc.)
the breakup of marks for each Experiment/ Exercise/ module of work, shall be clearly
discussed in the class committee meeting and informed to the students.
v. Analyzing the performance of the students of the class after each test and finding the ways
and means of solving academic problems of the students, if any
vi. Identifying the weak students, if any, and arrange to provide some additional help or guidance
or coaching to such weak students.

6.2

The Class committee for a class under a particular programme is normally constituted by the Head of
the Department. However, if the students of different programmes are mixed in a Class, the Class
committee is to be constituted by the Head of the Institution.
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7.

6.3

The class committee shall be constituted on the first working day of any semester or earlier.

6.4

At least 4 student representatives (usually 2 boys and 2 girls) shall be included in the Class
committee. One Student having CGPA above average, two students having average CGPA and one
student having CGPA less than average may be nominated as the class committee members for one
semester.

6.5

The chairperson of the class committee may invite the Faculty advisor(s) and the Head of the
Department to the meeting of the class committee.

6.6

The Head of the Institution may participate in any class committee of the institution.

6.7

The chairperson is required to prepare the minutes of every meeting, submit the same to the Head of
the Institution within two days of the meeting and arrange to circulate among the concerned students
and Teachers. If there are some points in the minutes requiring action by the management, the same
shall be brought to the notice of the management by the head of the Institution.

6.8.

The First meeting of the class committee shall be held within one week from the date of
commencement of the semester in order to inform the students about the nature and weightage of
assessments within the framework of the Regulations. Two subsequent meetings may be held (one
after First test and other after second test) to discuss on the performance of the students and
progress of the course work. During these meetings the student members, representing the entire
class, shall meaningfully interact and express the opinions and suggestions of the class students to
improve the effectiveness of the teaching-learning process.

COURSE COMMITTEE FOR COMMON COURSES


Each common theory course offered to more than one group of students shall have a Course
Committee comprising all the Teachers teaching the common course with one of them nominated
as Course Coordinator. The nomination of the course Coordinator shall be made by the Head of the
Department / Head of the Institution depending upon whether all the Teachers teaching the common
course belong to a single Department or to several Departments. The Course committee shall meet
as often as possible and ensure uniform Evaluation of the tests and arrive at a common scheme of
Evaluation for the tests. Wherever it is feasible, the course committee may also prepare a common
question paper for the test(s).

8.

ATTENDANCE REQUIREMENTS AND PROGRESS FOR COMPLETION OF A SEMESTER


8.1

A candidate who has fulfilled the following conditions shall be deemed to have satisfied the
Attendance requirements for completion of the courses of a Semester.
Ideally every student is expected to attend all classes and earn 100% attendance. However in order
to allow provision for certain unavoidable reasons such as prolonged Hospitalization / Accident /
specific illness the student is expected to earn a minimum of 80% overall attendance and a minimum
of 50% attendance in each course to become eligible to write the End-Semester Examination.
Therefore, every student shall secure not less than 80% of overall attendance in that semester taking
into account the total number of periods in all courses attended by the candidate as against the total
number of periods in all courses offered during that semester and he/she should have a minimum
50% attendance in each course during that semester.

8.2.

However, a candidate who secures overall attendance between 70% and 79% in that current semester
due to medical reasons (prolonged hospitalization / accident / specific illness / participation in Co
curricular, Extra curricular events) may be permitted to appear for the current semester examinations
subject to the condition that the candidate shall submit the medical certificate / sports participation
certificate to the Head of the Institution. The same shall be forwarded to the COE of the college for
record purposes.
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9.

8.3

Candidates who could secure less than 70% overall attendance will not be permitted to write the endsemester examination of that current semester.

8.4

Notwithstanding the said provisions a candidate will be deemed to have completed the course of any
semester only if the candidates progress and conduct has been satisfactory.

8.5

Candidates who do not satisfy the requirement that they shall undergo 20 hours of NSS / YRC /
RRC/ Sports & Games activities (vide section 4.7 supra) during the first four semesters will not be
permitted to appear for the end semester examinations of the following semesters unless they
complete the requirements specified.

8.6

Candidates who do not qualify to appear for end-semester examinations of any semester for want of
attendance and/or progress and/or conduct have to register for and redo that semester programme at
the next immediate available opportunity subject to the approval of Directorate of Technical
Education and affiliating University.

REQUIREMENTS FOR APPEARING FOR SEMESTER END EXAMINATION


9.1

9.2

9.3

A candidate shall normally be permitted to appear for the Semester End Semester Examination of
the current semester if he/she has satisfied the semester completion requirements as per clause
8.1& 8.2 supra.
Further, registration is mandatory for all the courses in the current semester as well as for arrear
course(s) for the Semester End Examinations failing which the candidate will not be permitted to
move to the higher semester.
In the case of examination in project work, no candidate will be permitted to appear at the project
work examination unless he /she has submitted the project report within the prescribed date.

10. SEMESTER END EXAMINATIONS


10.1 There shall be a semester end examination of 3 hours duration in each lecture based course. The
examinations shall ordinarily be conducted between October and December during the odd
semesters and between March and May in the even semesters. For the practical examinations
(including project work), both internal and external examiners shall be appointed by the College.
Supplementary examinations may be conducted at such times as may be decided by the College.
10.2 The following will be the weightages for different courses.
i)

Continuous Assessment
Semester End Examination

40%
60%

Laboratory based courses:


Continuous Assessment
Semester End Examination

60%
40%

iii)

Comprehensive Viva-voce

100 % Semester End Examination

iv)

Project work Phase I &


Project work Phase II:
Continuous Assessment
Viva-Voce Examination

60%
40%

ii)

10.3

Lecture or Lecture cum Tutorial based courses:

If a student indulges in malpractice in any of the Semester End Examinations / Tests he/she shall
be liable for punitive action as prescribed by the Board of Examiners.
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11. PROCEDURE FOR SEMESTER PROGRESS


A candidate will be permitted to proceed to the courses of study of any semester only if he/she has
satisfied the requirements of attendance, progress and conduct in respect of the preceding semester and
had paid all the fees for that semester.

12. PROCEDURE FOR REJOINING THE PROGRAMME


A candidate who is required to repeat the study of any semester for want of attendance/
progress/conduct or who desires to rejoin the programme after a period of discontinuance or who
upon his/her own request is permitted by the authorities to repeat the study of any semester, may
join the semester which he/she is eligible or permitted to join, only at the time of its normal
commencement for a regular batch of candidates and after obtaining the approval from the
Directorate of Technical Education and affiliating university. No candidate will however be
enrolled in more than one semester at any time. In the case of repeaters, the continuous
assessment marks secured earlier in the repeated courses will be discarded.

13. ASSESSMENT AND PASSING REQUIREMENTS

i)

Assessment: The assessment will comprise of final examination and / or continuous assessment,
carrying marks as specified in the scheme in section 22 infra. Continuous assessment marks will
be awarded on assessing the candidate continuously during the semester as per guidelines framed
by the College. All assessment will be done on absolute mark basis. However, for the purpose of
reporting, the performance of a candidate letter grades and grade points will be awarded as per
section 13 (iii) infra
The Continuous assessment for every theory subject shall be evaluated based on conduct of 3
internal tests, tutorials/seminars/mini project/assignments and attendance. The maximum marks
for Continuous Assessment will be 40. Out of 40 marks for Continuous Assessment 25 marks can
be given for the best two test performances, 10 marks for Tutorials/Seminars/Mini
project/Assignments and 5 marks for attendance.
Every practical experiment shall be evaluated based on conduct of experiment and Records
maintained duly signed by the HOD. There shall be at least one Mid-Semester test. The maximum
marks for Continuous Assessment will be 60. Out of 60 marks for Continuous Assessment 20
marks can be given for Model Laboratory Test; 5 marks for attendance and the remaining 35
marks can be distributed for completion of record, observation and neatness.

ii)

The break up for the award of 5 marks for attendance to a candidate who puts in 80% and above
attendance is as follows:
80 %
Above 80% and less than or equal 85%
Above 85% and less than or equal 90%
Above 90% and less than or equal 95%
Above 95%

1 mark
2 marks
3 marks
4 marks
5 marks

A candidate will be permitted to appear for the examination of a semester only if he/she has
completed the study of that semester (vide section 9 supra). A candidate will not be allowed to
register for Semester End Examination of any semester unless he/she simultaneously registers for
the examinations of the highest semester eligible and all the arrear courses he/she has.
iii)

Letter grade and grade point:


The letter grade and the grade points are awarded based on
total marks secured by a candidate in individual courses as detailed below:
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Range of Total Marks

Letter Grade

Grade Point,
GP

90 to 100

10

80 to

89

70 to

79

60 to

69

55 to

59

50 to

54

< 50 or
<50% in SEE

RA

Withdrawal

Inadequate Attendance

IA

RA reappearance: IA Inadequate Attendance.


14. GRADE SHEETS
After the publication of the results, each student will be issued individual grade sheet for each
Semester containing the following information:
(i) The list of courses enrolled during the Semester and the grade awarded.
(ii) The Grade Point Average (GPA) for the Semester and the cumulative Grade Point Average
(CGPA) of all courses successfully cleared from First Semester Onwards
(iii) Credits enrolled and credits earned up to the current semester.
FORMULAE FOR GPA & CGPA

GPA
Where,

ICiGPi
ICi

ICiGPi
CGPA = ICi

Ci - is the Credit assigned to the Course


GPi - is the Grade point for each course corresponding to the grade obtained
I - is the sum for all courses successfully cleared during the particular semester in
the case of GPA and during all the Semesters in the case of CGPA.
FORMULA FOR CALCULATING PERCENTAGE OF MARKS
CGPA X 10 = % OF MARKS

14.1 Passing a course:


a) A Candidate who secures grade point of 5 or more in any course of study will be declared to have
passed that course, provided a minimum of 50% is secured in the Semester end examination of
that course of study.
b)

A candidate, who absents or withdraws or is disqualified as per section 8.1 or who secures a letter
grade RA (Grade point 0) or less than 50% in Semester end examination in any course carrying
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continuous assessment and final examination marks, will retain the already earned continuous
assessment marks for the next immediate appearance only in the examination of that course and
thereafter he/she will be solely assessed by semester end examination carrying the entire marks of
that course.
A candidate, who absents or secures a letter grade RA (Grade point 0) in any course carrying only
continuous assessment marks, will be solely examined subsequently by a final examination
carrying the entire marks of that course, the continuous assessment marks obtained earlier being
discarded.
c)

If a candidate fails to submit the report on project work on or before the date specified by the
college / department, he/she is deemed to have failed in the project work and awarded grade RA.

d)

A candidate who lacks in attendance or who fails to submit the report on the 7th and 8th semester
project (or whose report is not accepted for reasons of incompleteness or other serious
deficiencies) within the prescribed date or whose project work and viva-voce has been assessed as
grade RA will have to register at the beginning of a subsequent semester following the current
semester, redo and submit the project report at the end of that semester. Continuous Assessment
marks earned earlier for the project will be discarded.
If a candidate fails to appear for the viva-voce examination after submitting the report on project
work on the date specified by the college / department, he/she will be marked as absent for the
project work. Such candidates will be allowed to appear for the viva-voce examination at the next
earliest opportunity, the project being evaluated at that time. Continuous Assessment marks earned
earlier for the project will be considered.

e)

15. REVALUATION
A candidate can apply for revaluation of his/her Semester Examination answer paper in a theory
course, within 2 weeks from the declaration of results, on payment of a prescribed fee through
proper application to the Controller of Examinations through the Head of Department. The
Controller of Examinations will arrange for the revaluation and the results will be intimated to the
candidate concerned through the Head of the Department. Revaluation is not permitted for
practical courses and for Project work.
A student who has passed all the courses prescribed in the Curriculum for the award of the degree
shall not be permitted to re-enroll to improve his/her Grades in a course or CGPA.

16. WITHDRAWAL FROM EXAMINATION


i)

A candidate may, for valid reasons, be granted permission to withdraw from appearing for the
examination in any course or courses of only one semester examination, if he/she does not have
any history of arrears at the time of request for withdrawal. Also, only one application for
withdrawal is permitted for that semester examination in which withdrawal is sought.

ii)

Withdrawal application shall be valid only if the candidate is otherwise eligible to write the
examination and if it is made prior to the commencement of the examination in that course or
courses and also recommended by the Head of the Department.

17. TEMPORARY BREAK OF STUDY FROM THE PROGRAMME


i)

A candidate is not normally permitted to temporarily break the study. However, if a candidate
intends to temporarily discontinue the programme in the middle for valid reasons (such as accident
or hospitalization due to prolonged ill health) and to rejoin the programme in a later respective
semester, he/she shall apply to the Principal through the Head of the Department and stating the
reasons there for.
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ii)

A candidate is permitted to rejoin the programme at the respective semester as and when it is offered
after the break subject to the approval of Directorate of Technical Education / affiliating University.

iii)

The conditions specified for passing all the courses for the purpose of classification (vide sections
19(i) and (ii) infra), shall be applicable to such break of study permitted.

iv)

The candidate permitted to rejoin the Programme after the break shall be governed by the
Curriculum and Regulations in force at the time of rejoining. Such candidates may have to do
additional courses as prescribed by the COE/ Principal if the Regulation warrants.

v)

The total period for completion of the programme reckoned from, the commencement of the
semester to which the candidate was first admitted shall not exceed the maximum period specified in
section 3 (ii) supra irrespective of the period of break of study in order that he/she may be qualified
for the award of the degree.

vi)

If any candidate is detained for want of requisite attendance, progress and conduct, the period spent
in that semester shall not be considered as authorized 'Break of Study'.

18. QUALIFYING FOR THE AWARD OF DEGREE


A candidate shall be declared to have qualified for the award of the BE / BTech Degree provided
i)

the candidate has successfully completed the course requirements and has passed all the prescribed
courses of study of the respective programme listed in section 1.1 supra within the duration
specified in section 3 supra and

ii)

no disciplinary action is pending against the candidate.

19. CLASSIFICATION OF DEGREE


i)

First Class with Distinction: A candidate who qualifies for the award of the Degree (vide section 18
supra) having passed all the courses of study of all the eight semesters (six semesters for lateral entry
candidates) at the first opportunity within eight consecutive semesters (six consecutive semesters for
lateral entry candidates) after the commencement of his /her study and securing a CGPA of 8.50 and
above shall be declared to have passed in First Class with Distinction. For this purpose the withdrawal
from examination (vide section 16 supra) will not be construed as an opportunity for appearance in the
examination. Further, the authorized break of study (vide section 17 supra) will not be counted for the
purpose of classification.

ii) First Class: A candidate who qualifies for the award of the degree (vide section 18 supra) having
passed all the courses of study of semesters 1 to 8 (semesters 3 to 8 for lateral entry candidates) within
a maximum period of ten consecutive semesters (eight consecutive semesters for lateral entry
candidates) and securing a CGPA of 6.5 and above shall be declared to have passed in First Class.
Further, the authorized break of study (vide section 17 supra) will not be counted for the purpose of
classification.
iii) Second Class: All other candidates who qualify for the award of the degree shall be declared to have
passed in Second Class.
iv) A candidate who is absent in semester Examination in a course / Project work after having enrolled for
the same shall be considered to have appeared in that Examination for the purpose of classification.

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20. DISCIPLINE
Every student is expected to observe discipline and decorum both inside and outside the college and not to
indulge in any activity which will tend to bring down the prestige of the College. In the event of an act of
indiscipline being reported, the Head of the Institution will refer it to a disciplinary committee constituted
by the Institution to inquire into acts of indiscipline and disciplinary action to be taken.

21. REVISION OF REGULATION AND CURRICULUM


The College may from time to time revise, amend or change the Regulations, scheme of Examinations and
syllabi if found necessary through the Board of Studies and Academic Council of the College and
implement either retrospective or prospective shall be as decided by the Academic Council.

22. CURRICULUM AND SYLLABI

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BE: CIVIL ENGINEERING

TOTAL CREDITS: 185

SEMESTER I
Hours / week

Course
Code

Course Title

Maximum Marks
C

CAT
CA

SEE

Total

THEORY
13EN101

Technical English - I

40

60

100

HUM

13MA102

Linear Algebra, Calculus and


Applications

40

60

100

BS

13PY103

Engineering Physics

40

60

100

BS

40

60

100

BS

40

60

100

EAS

40

60

100

EAS

13CH104
13CS105
13EE107

Engineering Chemistry for Civil


Engineering
Fundamentals of Computing and C
Programming
Basics of Electrical and Electronics
Engineering
0

PRACTICAL

13CS111

Fundamentals of Computing and C


Programming Laboratory

60

40

100

EAS

13ME113

Engineering Practices

60

40

100

EAS

13PY211

Physics/Chemistry Laboratory *

Refer Sem II & footnote #

20

23

Total

BS

SEMESTER II
Hours / week

Course
Code

Course Title

Maximum Marks
C

CAT
CA

SEE

Total

THEORY
13EN201

Technical English - II

40

60

100

HUM

13MA202

Transform Techniques and Integral


Calculus

40

60

100

BS

13PY203

Materials Science for Civil Engineering

40

60

100

BS

13CH204

Environmental Science

40

60

100

EAS

13CE205

Engineering Mechanics

40

60

100

EAS

13CE206

Basics of Civil and Mechanical


Engineering

40

60

100

EAS

PRACTICAL

13PY211

Physics/Chemistry Laboratory*

60

40

100

BS

13ME212

Engineering Graphics

60

40

100

EAS

13CS214

Unix and Advanced C Programming


Laboratory

60

40

100

EAS

20

26

Total

12

BE: CIVIL ENGINEERING

SEMESTER - III
Hours / week

Course
Code

Course Title

Maximum Marks
C

CAT
CA

SEE

Total

40

60

100

BS

40

60

100

EAS

THEORY
13MA301
13CE302

Fourier Analysis and Mathematical


Statistics
Applied Geology and Engineering
Materials

13CE303

Mechanics of Solids - I

40

60

100

DC

13CE304

Mechanics of Fluids

40

60

100

DC

13CE305

Construction Technology

40

60

100

DC

13CE306

Surveying - I

40

60

100

DC

PRACTICAL

13CE311

Construction Materials Laboratory

60

40

100

DC

13CE312

Strength of Materials Laboratory

60

40

100

DC

13CE313

Survey Practices - I

60

40

100

DC

18

24

Total

SEMESTER IV
Hours / week

Course
Code

Course Title

Maximum Marks
C

CAT
CA

SEE

Total

THEORY
13MA401

Numerical Methods

40

60

100

BS

13CE402

Environmental Engineering - I

40

60

100

EAS

13CE403

Mechanics of Solids - II

40

60

100

DC

13CE404

Applied Hydraulic Engineering

40

60

100

DC

13CE405

Surveying - II

40

60

100

DC

13CE406

Basic Structural Design

40

60

100

DC

PRACTICAL

13CE411

Hydraulic Engineering Laboratory

60

40

100

DC

13CE412

Survey Practices - II

60

40

100

DC

13CE413

Computer Aided Building Drawing

60

40

100

DC

18

12

26

Total

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SEMESTER - V
Hours / week

Course
Code

Maximum Marks

Course Title

C
L

CAT
CA

SEE

Total

THEORY
13CE501

Geotechnical Engineering - I

40

60

100

DC

13CE502

Construction Management

40

60

100

HUM

13CE503

Structural Analysis - I

40

60

100

DC

13CE504

Design of Steel Structures

40

60

100

DC

13CE505

Environmental Engineering - II

40

60

100

EAS

13CE506

Transportation Engineering - I

40

60

100

DC

PRACTICAL

13CE511

Environmental Engineering Laboratory

60

40

100

EAS

13EN512

Communication Skills Laboratory

60

40

100

HUM

13CE513

Geotechnical Engineering Laboratory

60

40

100

DC

19

25

Total

SEMESTER VI
Hours / week

Course
Code

Course Title

Maximum Marks
C

CAT
CA

SEE

Total

THEORY
13CE601

Concrete Technology

40

60

100

DC

13CE602

Geotechnical Engineering - II

40

60

100

DC

13CE603

Structural Analysis - II

40

60

100

DC

13CE604

Transportation Engineering - II

40

60

100

DC

13CE605

Design of RC Elements

40

60

100

DC

Elective I

40

60

100

DE

13CEXXX

PRACTICAL

13CE611

Computer Aided Design and Drafting


Laboratory

60

40

100

DC

13CE612

Concrete and Highway Laboratory

60

40

100

DC

18

12

25

Total

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SEMESTER VII
Hours / week

Course
Code

Course Title

Maximum Marks
C

CAT
CA

SEE

Total

THEORY
13CE701

Design of Reinforced Concrete


Structures

40

60

100

DC

13CE702

Geographical Information System

40

60

100

DC

13CE703

Seismic Design of Structures

40

60

100

DC

13CE704

Irrigation Engineering

40

60

100

DC

13CEXXX

Elective II

40

60

100

DE

13CEXXX

Elective III

40

60

100

DE

PRACTICAL

13CE711

Estimation and Costing

60

40

100

DC

13CE721

Comprehensive Viva-Voce

100

100

DC

13CE751

Project Work - Phase I

60

40

100

DC

18

23

Total

SEMESTER - VIII
Hours / week

Course
Code

Course Title

Maximum Marks
C

CAT
CA

SEE

Total

THEORY
13CEXXX

Elective IV

40

60

100

DE

13CEXXX

Elective V

40

60

100

DE

PRACTICAL

13CE831

Inplant Training**

100

100

DC

13CE851

Project Work - Phase II

18

60

40

100

DC

18

13

Total
L
P
CA
BS
EAS
DC

- Continuous Assessment marks are awarded for performance in both semesters (I and II) as given in
section 13 supra. Semester End Examination is in second semester only.
- Laboratory classes for Physics and Chemistry are held in alternate weeks.
- The student has to spend 20 days in the Industry during vacation at the end of the VII semester

*
**

Lecture
Practical
Continuous Assessment
Basic Science
Engg. Arts & Science
Department Core

T
C
SEE
HUM
CAT
DE

15

Tutorial
Credits
Semester End Examination
Humanities
Category
Department Elective

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LIST OF ELECTIVES
STRUCTURAL ENGINEERING
Course Code

Course Title

13CE001

Smart Materials and Structures

13CE002

Bridge Engineering

13CE003

Storage Structures

13CE004

Design of Plates and Shell Structures

13CE005

Tall Buildings

13CE006

Prefabricated Structures

13CE007

Wind Engineering

13CE008

Computer Aided Design of Structures

13CE009

Industrial Structures

13CE010

Modern Construction Materials

13CE011

Finite Element Techniques

13CE012

Repair and Rehabilitation of Structures

13CE013

Optimization in Engineering

ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING
Course Code

Course Title

13CE021

Industrial Wastewater Management

13CE022

Air and Water Quality Modelling

13CE023

Environmental Impact Assessment of Civil Engineering Projects

13CE024

Air Pollution and Control

13CE025

Solid Waste Management

13CE026

Industrial Waste Management

13CE027

Hazardous Waste Management

GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERING
Course Code

Course Title

13CE036

Ground Improvement Techniques

13CE037

Rock Engineering

13CE038

Design of Substructures

13CE039

Geotechnical Earthquake Engineering

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WATER RESOURCES ENGINEERING


Course Code

Course Title

13CE046

Remote Sensing Techniques and Applications

13CE047

Ground Water Engineering

13CE048

Hydrology

13CE049

Water Resources Engineering

TRANSPORTATION ENGINEERING
Course Code

Course Title

13CE056

Pavement Engineering

13CE057

Traffic Engineering and Management

MANAGEMENT
Course Code

Course Title

13CE066

Coastal Zone Management

13CE067

Disaster Management and Mitigation


TOWN PLANNING

Course Code

Course Title

13CE071

Housing Planning and Management

13CE072

Architecture and Town Planning

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SEMESTER I
13EN101

TECHNICAL ENGLISH - I

3 0 0 3

(Common to all branches of B.E/B.Tech Programmes)


OBJECTIVES
To develop listening skills for academic and professional purposes.
To acquire the skill to speak effectively in English in real-life situations.
To inculcate reading habit and to develop effective reading skills.
To improve active and passive vocabulary of the students.
To familiarize students with different rhetorical functions of scientific English.
To enable students write letters and reports effectively in formal and business situations.
UNIT I
9
General Vocabulary changing words from one form to another - Adjectives, comparative adjectives Adverbs
- Active and passive voice Tenses - simple present, present continuous - compound nouns - Skimming and
scanning - Listening and transfer of information bar chart, flowchart paragraph writing, description
discussing as a group and making an oral report on the points discussed, conversation techniques convincing
others.
Suggested activities:
1. Matching words & meanings - Using words in context Making sentences
2. Changing sentences from active to passive voice & vice versa.
3. Skimming, cloze exercises, exercises transferring information from text to graphic form - bar charts, flow
charts.
4. Writing descriptions using descriptive words & phrases, and technical vocabulary
5. Role play, conversation exercises, discussions, oral reporting exercises
Any other related relevant classroom activity
UNIT II
9
Vocabulary prefixes & suffixes Antonyms-simple past tense - Spelling and punctuation Scanning,
inference - Listening & note-making - Paragraph writing - comparison and contrast - Creative thinking and
speaking.
Suggested Activities:
1.. Vocabulary activities using prefixes and suffixes
2. Scanning the text for specific information
3. Listening guided note-taking - Writing paragraphs using notes, giving suitable headings and subheadings for
paragraphs. Using expressions of comparison and contrast.
4. Discussion activities and exploring creative ideas.
Any other related relevant classroom activity
UNIT III
9
Tenses - simple future and past perfect - Reading in Context -Listening & note taking single line - Definitions
sequencing of sentences instruction Persuasive speaking.
Suggested activities:
1. Providing appropriate context for the use of tenses
2. Listening and note-taking
3. (a) Writing sentence definitions, instructions
(b) Identifying the discourse links and sequencing jumbled sentences / writing instructions
4. Speaking exercises, discussions, role play exercises using explaining, convincing and persuasive strategies
Any other related relevant classroom activity
UNIT IV
9
Modal verbs and Probability Concord subject verb agreement correction of errors - Cause and effect
expressions Speaking Welcome Address-Vote of Thanks

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Suggested activities:
1. Making sentences using modal verbs to express probability
2. Gap filling using relevant grammatical form of words.
3. Speaking - role play activities, discussions, extempore speaking exercises speculating about the future.
4. Any other related relevant classroom activity
TOTAL: 45
TEXT BOOK
1. Department of Humanities & Social Sciences, Anna University, English for Engineers and Technologists
Combined Edition (Volumes 1 & 2), Chennai: Orient Longman Pvt. Ltd.,2006. Themes 1 4 (Resources,
Energy, Computer, Transport)
REFERENCES
1. Meenakshi Raman and Sangeeta Sharma, Technical Communication English skills for Engineers Oxford
University Press, 2008.
2. Andrea, J. Rutherford, Basic Communication Skills for Technology, Second Edition, Pearson Education,
2007.

13MA102

LINEAR ALGEBRA, CALCULUS AND APPLICATIONS

3 1 0 4

(Common to all branches of B.E/B.Tech Programmes)


OBJECTIVES
To develop the skill to use matrix algebra techniques that is needed by engineers for practical
applications.
To gain adequate exposure to the theory and applications of differential calculus.
To familiarize with functions of several variables which are needed in many branches of engineering.
To acquire sound knowledge of techniques in solving ordinary differential equations that model
engineering problems.
UNIT I
MATRICES
9
Introduction with Applications- Characteristic equation Eigen values and eigen vectors of a real matrix
Properties (excluding proof)Orthogonal transformation of a symmetric matrix to diagonal form Quadratic
form Reduction of quadratic form to canonical form by orthogonal transformation
UNIT II
DIFFERENTIAL CALCULUS
9
Introduction with Applications- Curvature in Cartesian co-ordinates Centre and radius of curvature Circle
of curvature Evolutes Envelopes Evolute as envelope of normals.
UNIT III
FUNCTIONS OF SEVERAL VARIABLES
9
Introduction with Applications- Function of two variables -Partial derivatives Eulers theorem for
homogenous functions Total derivatives Differentiation of implicit functions Jacobians Taylors
expansion- Maxima and Minima Method of Lagrangian multipliers.
UNIT IV
ORDINARY DIFFERENTIAL EQUATIONS
9
Higher order linear differential equations with constant coefficients- Cauchys linear differential equations Legendres linear differential equations-Method of Variation of parameters
UNIT V
APPLICATIONS OF DIFFERENTIAL EQUATIONS
9
Modeling-Free oscillations- Undamped system-Damped system-Solution of specified differential equations
connected with electric circuits and bending of beams (Differential equations and associated conditions need be
given)
TUTORIALS: 15
TOTAL: 60

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TEXT BOOKS
1. Kreyszig. E, Advanced Engineering Mathematics Eighth Edition, John Wiley and Sons (Asia) Limited,
Singapore 2010.
2. Grewal. B.S, Higher Engineering Mathematics, 40th Edition, Khanna Publications, Delhi, 2009.
REFERENCES
1. Veerarajan. T, Engineering Mathematics for first year, 4 th edition, Tata Mc Graw-Hill Publishing
Company Ltd., New Delhi, 2005.
2. Dr.P.Kandasamy, Dr.K.Thilagavathy, Dr.K.Gunavathy, Engineering Mathematics, S.Chand & Company
Ltd.,Ninth Edition,2010.
3. Venkataraman. M.K, Engineering Mathematics, Volume I & II Revised Enlarged, Fourth Edition,The
National Pub. Co., Chennai, 2004.

13PY103

ENGINEERING PHYSICS

3 0 0 3

(Common to all branches of B.E/B.Tech programmes)


OBJECTIVES
To gain knowledge on principles of Ultrasonic, Lasers, Optical fibers and their applications in various
medical and engineering fields.
To acquire knowledge about various types of microscopes and their applications.
To get exposure to the various vacuum pumps and gauges with their principle of operation
and some of their applications.
UNIT I
ULTRASONICS
9
Introduction Production Magnetostriction effect magnetostriction generator Piezoelectric effect
piezoelectric generator Detection of ultrasonic waves properties cavitations velocity measurement
acoustic grating Industrial applications drilling, welding, soldering and cleaning SONAR Non
Destructive testing pulse echo system through transmission and reflection modes A,B and C scan displays,
Applications - sonogram ultrasonic flaw detector.
UNIT II
LASERS
9
Introduction Principle of spontaneous emission and stimulated emission population inversion, pumping.
Einsteins A and B coefficients derivation. Types of lasers He-Ne, CO2, Nd-YAG, Semiconductor lasers
(homojunction & heterojunction). Qualitative industrial applications Lasers in welding, heat treatment, cutting
Medical applications Holography (construction & reconstruction).
UNIT III
FIBRE OPTICS & APPLICATIONS
9
Principle and propagation of light in optical fibres Numerical aperture and acceptance angle Types of
optical fibres (material, refractive index, mode) double crucible technique of fibre drawing splicing, loss in
optical fibre attenuation, dispersion, bending fibre optical communication system (Block diagram ) light
sources Detectors fibre optic sensors temperature & displacement Endoscope.
UNIT IV
QUANTUM PHYSICS AND MICROSCOPY
9
Compton Effect.- Theory and experimental verification matter waves Schrdingers wave equation Time
dependent and time independent equations (derivation)- physical significance of wave function, particle in a
box (in one dimension) .Limitations of Optical microscopy, Electron Microscope, Scanning electron
microscope, Transmission electron microscope, applications.
UNIT V
VACUUM SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
9
Introduction-Concepts of vacuum-Throughput, Pumping speed, Effective Pumping speed and Conductance.
Types of Pumps-working principle and Construction of rotary pump, diffusion pump. Operation of pressure
gauges-pressure range, measurement of vacuum using Pirani and Penning Gauges, Merits and limitationsWorking of Vacuum system applications.
TOTAL: 45

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TEXT BOOKS
1. R. K. Gaur and S.C. Gupta, Engineering Physics Dhanpat Rai Publications,New Delhi(2003).
2. M.N. Avadhanulu and PG Kshirsagar, A Text book of Engineering Physics,S.Chand and company, Ltd.,
New Delhi, 2005.
REFERENCES
1. Serway and Jewett, Physics for Scientists and Engineers with Modern Physics, 6th Edition, Thomson
Brooks/Cole, Indian reprint (2007).
2. Rajendran, V and Marikani A, Engineering Physics Tata Mc Graw Hill Publications Ltd, III Edition, New
Delhi, (2004).
3. Palanisamy, P.K., Engineering Physics Scitech publications, Chennai, (2007).
4. Jayakumar. S, Engineering Physics, R.K. Publishers, Coimbatore, (2003).
5. Chitra Shadrach and Sivakumar Vadivelu, Engineering Physics, Pearson Education, New Delhi, (2007).

13CH104

ENGINEERING CHEMISTRY FOR CIVIL ENGINEERING

3 0 0 3

OBJECTIVES
To acquire knowledge about the principles of water characterization and treatment for potable and
industrial purposes.
To familiarize students about the properties and applications of building materials.
To educate the principles of corrosion and its control.
To gain knowledge about the language of surface chemistry to solve simple problems related to industrial
purposes.
To get exposure about the application of polymers and composites.
UNIT I
WATER TECHNOLOGY
9
Boiler feed water- Disadvantages of hard water in industries conditioning methods (external treatment
methods (ion exchange methods) - internal treatment (colloidal, phosphate, calgon, and carbonate methods)
desalination (reverse osmosis).
UNIT II
CHEMISTRY FOR CONSTRUCTING MATERIALS
9
Cement-Chemical composition-setting and hardening-Concrete-weathering of cement and concrete and its
prevention-Special cements-High Alumina cement, Sorel cement, White Portland cement, water proof cementLime-classification-Manufacture, Setting And Hardening.
UNIT III
CORROSION AND PROTECTIVE COATINGS
9
Corrosion: causes of corrosion principles of electro chemical corrosion Pilling Bedworth rule factors
influencing corrosion corrosion control (cathodic protection -sacrificial anode, corrosion inhibitor).Protective
coatings-Preliminary treatment-Electroplating Electroless plating.Paints-Constituents and their functions.
UNIT IV
SURFACE CHEMISTRY
9
Adsorption-Types of adsorption-Adsorption of gases on solids-Adsorption isotherm-Frendlich isotherm Langmuir isotherm- Adsorption of solutes from solution-Role of adsorbent in catalysis -Role of adsorbent in
ion-exchange adsorption Pollution abatement.
UNIT V
POLYMERS AND COMPOSITES
9
Polymers- definition- polymerization- Types-addition and condensation polymerization- Mechanism-free
radical only- Rubbers- Natural Synthetic rubbers - Vulcanization of rubber-Plastics- its classification
Preparation, properties and uses of PVC, Teflon, Polycarbonate, Polyurethane, nylon 6, nylon-6 6, PET.
Composites- definition, types. Polymer matrix composites-FRP only.
TOTAL: 45

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TEXT BOOKS
1. P.C.Jain and Monica Jain, Engineering Chemistry, 15th Edition,Dhanpat Rai Publishing Company
(P),Ltd,New Delhi,2007.
2. S.Bahl,G.D.Tuli and Arun Bahl Essentials of Physical Chemistry:,S.Chand and Company Ltd, New
Delhi,2004.
REFERENCES
1. J.C.Kuriakose and J.Rajaram Chemistry in Engineering and Technology, Vol I&II, Tata McGraw Hill
Publishing Company (P),Ltd.,New Delhi,1996.
2. B.K.Sharma, Engineering Chemistry,Krishna Prakasam media (P),Meerut,2001.

13CS105

FUNDAMENTALS OF COMPUTING AND C PROGRAMMING

4 0 0 4

(Common to all branches of B.E/B.Tech programmes)


OBJECTIVES
At the end of this course student should be able
To understand the functioning of various components of a computer system.
To understand the role of an Operating System, Problem Solving Methods
To know the fundamental programming aspects of C
To know about the use of Arrays, Strings, Structures and Union in C
UNIT I
COMPUTER HARDWARE AND SOFTWARE
12
Introduction - Characteristics of computers - Evolution - Computer Generations - Classification of computers Basic computer organization - Applications of computers - Number systems and their Conversions - Input Unit
- Output Unit - Recent I/O devices - Memory organization - Memory characteristics - Software: Definition Types of software - System Software - Introduction to OS -Functions of OS - Compiler - Assembler Application Software - Editor - Firmware.
UNIT II
PROBLEM SOLVING METHODS
12
Planning the Program - Purpose - Algorithm - Flowchart - Pseudo Code - Software Development Steps Programming Language Generations Internet.
UNIT III
INTRODUCTION TO C PROGRAMMING
12
Structure of C Program - Keywords - Character set - Constants - Variable declaration -Operators-Data Input
and Output Statements - Control statements - Programming examples.
UNIT IV
ARRAYS AND STRINGS
12
Arrays-Definition-Declaration-Types-one dimensional Array - two dimensional Array-Introduction to PointersFunctions: Basics-Types-Parameter passing-Strings-Defining a String-Initialization of String-Reading and
Writing a String-String manipulation.
UNIT V
STRUCTURES AND UNION
12
Declaring Structures and Structure variables-Accessing the members of a Structure-Initialization of StructuresCopying and Comparing Structures-Arrays within the Structure-Union-Declaring a Union -Accessing and
Initializing Members of a Union.
TOTAL: 60
TEXT BOOKS
1. D.Ravichandran, Introduction to Computers and Communication Tata McGraw Hill, 2006
2. Ashok N Kamthane, Computer Programming , ITL Education Solutions Limited, Pearson, Second
Edition, 2012
3. Byron S. Gottfried, Programming With C, Tata McGraw-Hill, 3rd Edition,2011.
REFERENCES
1.
Yashwant P. Kanetkar ,Let us C, Infinity Science Press, 8th Edition,2008
2.
M.Morris Mano, Computer System Architecture, Pearson Education,3rd Edition,2007
3.
Pradip Dey, Manas Ghosh , Computer Concepts & Programming in C ,Oxford Higher Education,
2009.
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13EE107/13EE207

BASICS OF ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONICS


ENGINEERING

4004

OBJECTIVES
At the end of this course student should be able
To expose the fundamentals of electric circuits.
To understand the principles and working of measuring equipments.
To familiarize with the constructional details of different types of electrical machines.
To get exposure to the various Electronic components and devices with their principle of operation and
some of their applications.
To know various number systems, Digital Circuits.
UNIT I
ELECTRICAL CIRCUITS
12
Ohms Law Kirchhoffs Laws Mesh current and node voltage method of analysis for D.C Circuits
Introduction to AC Circuits Waveforms and RMS Value Power and Power factor Single Phase and Three
Phase Balanced Circuits.
UNIT II
INTROCDUCTION TO POWER SYSTEM AND MEASURING INSTRUMENTS
12
Structure of electric power systems Generation, transmission, sub-transmission and distribution systems EHVAC and EHVDC transmission systems Substation layout Insulators cables.Operating Principles of
Moving Coil and Moving Iron Instruments (Ammeters and Voltmeters), Dynamometer type Watt meters and
Energy meters Cathode Ray Oscilloscope.
UNIT III
ELECTRICAL MACHINES
12
Construction, Principle of Operation, Basic Equations and Applications of DC Generators, DC Motors, Single
Phase Transformer and Single Phase Induction Motor.
UNIT IV
SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICES AND APPLICATIONS
12
Characteristics of PN Junction Diode Zener Effect Zener Diode and its Characteristics Half wave and Full
wave Rectifiers Bipolar Junction Transistor CB, CE, CC Configurations and Characteristics.
UNIT V
DIGITAL ELECTRONICS
12
Binary Number System Logic Gates Boolean Algebra Half and Full Adders Flip-Flops Registers and
Counters A/D and D/A Conversion (single concepts).
TOTAL: 60
TEXT BOOKS
1. V.N. Mittle Basic Electrical Engineering, Tata McGraw Hill Edition, New Delh,2009
2. R.S. Sedha, Applied Electronics S. Chand & Company Ltd, 2006.
REFERENCES
1. Muthusubramanian R, Salivahanan S and Muraleedharan K A, Basic Electrical, Electronics and
Computer Engineering, Tata McGraw Hill, Second Edition, 2006.
2. Nagsarkar T K and Sukhija M S, Basics of Electrical Engineering, Oxford press, 2005.
3. Mehta V K, Principles of Electronics, S.Chand & Company Ltd, 1994.
4. Premkumar N, Basic Electrical Engineering, Anuradha Publishers, 2003.
5. C.L. Wadhwa, Electrical Power Systems, Wiley eastern ltd India, 1985.
6. V.K.Mehta and Rohit Mehta, Principles of Power System, S.Chand and Company Ltd, third edition, 2003.

13CS111

FUNDAMENTALS OF COMPUTING AND C PROGRAMMING


LABORATORY

(Common to all branches of B.E/B.Tech programmes)


OBJECTIVES
At the end of this course student should be able
To demonstrate the basics in word processing
To demonstrate the basics of spread sheet
To implement simple programs in C
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WORD PROCESSING AND SPREAD SHEET APPLICATIONS


a) WORD PROCESSING
1. Document creation, Text manipulation with Scientific notations.
2. Table creation, Table formatting and Conversion.
3. Mail merge and Letter preparation.
4. Drawing - flow Chart
b) SPREAD SHEET
5. Chart - Line, XY, Bar and Pie.
6. Formula - formula editor.
7. Spread sheet - inclusion of object, Picture and graphics, protecting the document and sheet.
8. Sorting and Import / Export features.
C PROGRAMMING
c) BASIC C PROGRAMMING
9. Data types, Operators- Expression Evaluation
10.Data input and output statements- Condition Statements
11. Operations on Strings
d) ARRAYS ,FUNCTIONS,POINTERS
12..Arrays One dimension Two dimension
13. Functions, Recursion and parameter passing mechanisms
14. Use of dereferencing operator and address of operator - pointer arithmetic
e) STRUCTURES AND UNION
15. Comparing Structures variables
16. Structure within Structures
17. Accessing the Members of a Union
TOTAL: 45

13ME113/13ME213

ENGINEERING PRACTICES

0 0 3 1

(Common to all branches of B.E/B.Tech programmes)


OBJECTIVES
At the end of this course student should be able
To obtain knowledge about plumbing, carpentry ,carpentry tools ,welding and sheet metal practices
To know the assembly practices of centrifugal pump and air conditioner
To do the residential house wiring and soldering.
GROUP A - (CIVIL & MECHANICAL)
I CIVIL ENGINEERING PRACTICE
9
Buildings:
(a) Study of plumbing and carpentry components of residential and industrial buildings. Safety aspects.
Plumbing Works:
(a) Study of pipeline joints, its location and functions: valves, taps, couplings, unions, reducers, elbows in
household fittings.
(b) Study of pipe connections requirements for pumps and turbines.
(c) Preparation of plumbing line sketches for water supply and sewage works.
(d) Hands-on-exercise: Basic pipe connections Mixed pipe material connection Pipe connections with
different joining components.
(e) Demonstration of plumbing requirements of high-rise buildings.
Carpentry using Power Tools only:
(a) Study of the joints in roofs, doors, windows and furniture.
(b) Hands-on-exercise: Wood work, joints by sawing, planing and cutting.
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13
Welding:
(a) Preparation of arc welding of butt joints, lap joints and tee joints.
(b) Gas welding practice
Sheet Metal Work:
(a) Forming & Bending:
(b) Model making Trays, funnels, etc.
(c) Different type of joints.
Machine assembly practice:
(a) Study of centrifugal pump
(b) Study of air conditioner
Demonstration on:
(a) Turning and drilling practices.
(b) Smithy operations, upsetting, swaging, setting down and bending. Example Exercise Production of
hexagonal headed bolt.
(c) Foundry operations like mould preparation for gear and step cone pulley.
(d) Fitting Exercises Preparation of square fitting and vee fitting models.
GROUP B - (ELECTRICAL & ELECTRONICS)
III ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING PRACTICE
10
1. Residential house wiring using switches, fuse, indicator, lamp and energy meter.
2. Fluorescent lamp wiring.
3. Stair-case wiring.
4. Measurement of electrical quantities voltage, current, power and power factor in RLC circuit.
5. Measurement of energy using single phase energy meter.
6. Measurement of insulation resistance of electrical equipment.
IV ELECTRONICS ENGINEERING PRACTICE
13
1. Study of Electronic components and equipments Resistor, color coding measurement of AC signal
parameter (peak-peak, rms period, frequency) using CR.
2. Study of logic gates AND, OR, XOR and NOT.
3. Soldering practice Components Devices and Circuits Using general purpose
4. Study of PCB.
5. Measurement of ripple factor of HWR and FWR.
6. VI characteristics of PN diode and Zener diode.
TOTAL: 45
TEXT BOOKS
1.
2.

.Jeyapoovan, M.Saravanapandian & S.Pranitha, Engineering Practices Lab Manual, Vikas Publishing
House Pvt. Ltd, (2006).
P.Kannaiah & K.L.Narayana, Manual on Workshop Practice, SciTech Publications,(1999)

REFERENCES
1.
2.
3.

K.Jeyachandran, S.Natarajan and S.Balasubramanian, A Primer on Engineering Practices Laboratory,


Anuradha Publications, (2007).
H.S.Bawa, Workshop Practice, Tata McGraw Hill Publishing Company Limited, (2007).
A.Rajendra Prasad & P.M.M.S. Sarma, Workshop Practice, Sree Sai Publication, (2002).

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13PY211

PHYSICS/CHEMISTRY LABORATORY

0 0 3 2

(Common to all branches of B.E/B.Tech programmes)


PHYSICS LABORATORY
OBJECTIVES
To implement and visualize theoretical aspects in the laboratory.
LIST OF EXPERIMENTS
Determination of Youngs modulus of the material uniform bending
Determination of thickness of a thin wire Air wedge method
Determination of Wavelength of Mercury Spectrum - Spectrometer Grating
Determination of Coefficient of viscosity of liquid - Poiseuille's Method
a) Particle Size Determination using Diode Laser
b) Determination of Laser Parameter Wavelength
c) Determination of Acceptance angle and Numerical Aperture of an optical fiber
6. Determination of Band Gap of a semiconducting material
7. Determination of Specific Resistance of the given coil of wire using Carey Fosters Bridge
8. Determination of Crystal Structure from XRD pattern
9. Determination of Photodiode Characteristics
10. Study of I V characteristics of solar cell and determination of its efficiency
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.

Demonstration
1. Determination of Thermal Conductivity of a bad conductor Lees Disc method
2. Determination of moment of inertia of disc and Rigidity modulus of a wire Torsional pendulum
CHEMISTRY LABORATORY
OBJECTIVES
To make conversant with theoretical principles and experimental procedures for quantitative estimation
LIST OF EXPERIMENTS
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.

Determination of Total, Temporary calcium and magnesium hardness of water by EDTA method
Determination of Alkalinity and TDS in water
Estimation of Dissolved oxygen by Winklers method
Estimation of Chloride in Water sample
Determination of COD of water
Potentiometric determination of ferrous iron
Estimation of acids in a mixture by conductometry
Estimation of strength of an acid by pH metry
Determination of inhibitor efficiency on the corrosion rate of steel in acid media by weight loss method
Electroplating of Nickel and determination of cathode efficiency

Demonstration
1. Spectrophotometric determination of ferrous iron
2. Anodizing of Aluminium and determination of thickness of anodic film
TOTAL: 90

SEMESTER II
13EN201

TECHNICAL ENGLISH - II
(Common to all branches of B.E/B.Tech programmes)

OBJECTIVES
To develop listening skills for academic and professional purposes.
To acquire the ability to speak effectively in English in real-life situations.
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To inculcate reading habit and to develop effective reading skills.


To improve their active and passive vocabulary.
To familiarize students with different rhetorical functions of scientific English.
To enable students write letters and reports effectively in formal and business situations.
UNIT I
9
Technical Vocabulary meanings in context, sequencing words, Articles Prepositions intensive reading and
predicting content, Reading and interpretation, extended definitions, process description
Suggested activities:
1. Exercises on word formation using the prefix self Gap filling with preposition.
2. Exercises Using sequence words.
3. Reading comprehension exercise with questions based on inference Reading headings.
4. Predicting the content Reading advertisements and interpretation.
5. Writing extended definitions Writing descriptions of processes Writing paragraphs based on discussions
Writing paragraphs describing the future.
UNIT II
9
Phrases / Structures indicating use / purpose Adverbs Skimming Non-verbal communication Listening
correlating verbal and non-verbal communication Speaking in group discussions Formal Letter writing
Writing analytical paragraphs.
Suggested activities:
1. Reading comprehension exercises with questions on overall content Discussions analyzing stylistic features
(creative and factual description) Reading comprehension exercises with texts including graphic
communication Exercises in interpreting non-verbal communication.
2. Listening comprehension exercises to categorize data in tables.
3. Writing formal letters, quotations, clarification, placing orders and complaint Letter seeking permission for
Industrial visits writing analytical paragraphs on different debatable issues.
UNIT III
9
Cause and effect expressions Different grammatical forms of the same word speaking Stress and
intonation, Group Discussions Reading Critical reading Listening Writing Using connectives, report
writing (industrial accident report) types, structure, data collection, content, form, recommendations.
Suggested activities:
1. Exercises combining sentences using cause and effect expressions Gap filling exercises using the
appropriate tense forms Making sentences using different grammatical forms of the same word. (Eg : object
very / object noun)
2. Speaking exercises involving the use of stress and intonation Group discussions analysis of problems and
offering solutions.
3. Reading comprehension exercises with critical questions, Multiple choice question
4. Sequencing of jumble sentences using connectives Writing different types of reports like industrial accident
report and survey report Writing recommendations.
UNIT IV
9
Numerical adjectives Oral instructions Descriptive writing Argumentative paragraphs Letter of
application content, format (CV / Bio-data) Instructions, imperative forms Checklists, Yes / No question
form E-mail communication.
Suggested Activities :
1. Rewriting exercises using numerical adjectives
2. Reading comprehension exercises with analytical questions on content Evaluation of content
3. Listening comprehension entering information in tabular form, intensive listening exercise and completing
the steps of a process.
4. Speaking Role play group discussions Activities giving oral instructions.
5. Writing descriptions, expanding hints Writing argumentative paragraphs Writing formal letters Writing
letter of application with CV/Bio-data Writing general and safety instructions Preparing checklists Writing
e-mail messages.

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UNIT V
9
Speaking Discussion of Problems and solutions Creative and critical thinking writing an essay, writing a
proposal.

Suggested Activities:
1. Case Studies on problems and solutions
2. Brain storming and discussion
3. Writing Critical essays
4. Writing short proposals of 2 pages for starting a project, solving problems, etc.
5. Writing advertisements.
TOTAL: 45
TEXT BOOK
1.

Chapters 5-8, Department of Humanities & Social Sciences, Anna University, English for Engineers and
Technologists Combined Edition (Volumes 1 & 2) Chennai : Orient Longman Pvt.Ltd.,206. Themes 5-8
(Technology, Communication, Environment, Industry)

REFERENCES
1.
2.
3.

P.K. Dutt, G. Rajeevan and C.L.N.Prakash, A Course in Communication Skills,Cambridge University


Press, India 2007
Krishna Mohan and Meera Banerjee, Developing Communication Skills, Macmillan India Ltd.
(Reprinted 1994 2007)
Edgar Thorpe, Showick Thorpe, Objective English, Second Edition, Pearson Education, 2007.

13MA202

TRANSFORM TECHNIQUES AND INTEGRAL CALCULUS

3 1 0 4

(Common to all branches of B.E/B.Tech programmes)


OBJECTIVES
To develop logical thinking and analytical skills in evaluating multiple integrals.
To grasp the concept of expression of a function under certain conditions as a double integral.
To acquaint with the concepts of vector calculus needed for problems in all engineering disciplines.
To know the Fourier transform and Laplace Transform, their properties and the possible special cases with
attention to their applications.
UNIT I
MULTIPLE INTEGRALS
9
Introduction with Applications -Double integration Cartesian and polar coordinates Change of order of
integration Change of variables between Cartesian and polar coordinates Triple integration in Cartesian coordinates Area as double integral Volume as triple integral.
UNIT II
VECTOR CALCULUS
9
Introduction with Applications - Gradient Divergence and Curl Directional derivative Irrotational and
solenoidal vector fields Vector integration Greens theorem in a plane, Gauss divergence theorem and
stokes theorem (excluding proofs) Simple applications involving cubes and rectangular parallelopipeds
UNIT III
LAPLACE TRANSFORM
9
Introduction with Applications -Laplace transform Conditions for existence Transform of elementary
functions Basic properties Transforms of derivatives and integrals-Transform of unit step function and
impulse functions Transform of periodic functions- Inverse Laplace transform Convolution theorem
(excluding proof).
UNIT IV
APPLICATIONS OF LAPLACE TRANSFORM
9
Initial and Final value theorems - Solution of linear ODE of second order differential equations with constant
coefficients -First order simultaneous differential equations with constant coefficients Integro Differential
equations using Laplace transform techniques.
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UNIT V
FOURIER TRANSFORMS
9
Introduction with Applications -Statement of Fourier Integral Theorem- Fourier Transform Pairs-Fourier sine
and cosine transforms-Properties-Transforms of simple functions-Convolution theorem- Parsevals Identity.
TUTORIALS: 15
TOTAL: 60
TEXT BOOKS
1. Kreyszig. E, Advanced Engineering Mathematics Eighth Edition, John Wiley and Sons (Asia)
Limited, Singapore 2010.
2. Grewal. B.S, Higher Engineering Mathematics, 40th Edition, Khanna Publications, Delhi, (2009).
REFERENCES
1. Veerarajan. T, Engineering Mathematics for first year , 4 th edition, Tata Mc Graw-Hill Publishing
Company Ltd., New Delhi, 2005.
2. Dr.P.Kandasamy, Dr.K.Thilagavathy, Dr.K.Gunavathy, Engineering Mathematics, S.Chand & Company
Ltd.,Ninth Edition,2010.
3. Venkataraman. M.K, Engineering Mathematics, Volume I & II Revised Enlarged Fourth Edition, The
National Pub. Co., Chennai, 2009.

13PY203

MATERIALS SCIENCE FOR CIVIL ENGINEERING

3 0 0 3

OBJECTIVES
To familiarize the students about the types of crystal structures.
To gain knowledge about the metals and alloys.
To familiarize the students about the composite materials.
To know about the types of magnetic and dielectric materials and their applications.
To give an exposure to the students on advanced materials
UNIT I
CRYSTALLOGRAPHY
9
Definitions in crystallography-Bravais lattices and seven crystal systems-Miller indices-Braggs lawDetermination of crystal structure by Debye Scherrer method -Atomic radius, Number of atoms per unit
cell,Co-ordination number,atomic packing factor for SC,BCC,FCC,and HCP,interplanar distance, Imperfections
in crystals-point,line,surface-Polymorphism and allotrophy
UNIT II
METALS AND ALLOYS
9
Drude Lorentz Theory of electrical conduction - Wiedemann-Franz law(derivation) Band theory of
solids.Factors affecting resistivity of metals temperature ,alloying , magnetic field and strain. Applications of
conductors strain gauges, transmission lines, conducting materials, precision resistors, heating elements and
resistance thermometer.
UNIT III
COMPOSITES
9
Introduction, properties, functions of matrix and reinforcement in composites.Law of mixtures.Classification of
composites based on reinforcement.Types of composite materials polymer, metallic and ceramic matrix
composites, preparation techniques comparison with conventional materials Applications.
UNIT IV
MAGNETIC AND DIELECTRIC MATERIALS
9
Origin of magnetic moment Bohr magneton, Properties of dia, para and ferro, antiferro magnetic materials
FerromagnetismDomain theory of Ferromagnetism-different types of energies involved in the domain growthHysteresis Hard and soft magnetic materials - Ferrites Applications- Dielectric materials Electronic, Ionic,
Orientational and space charge polarization Frequency and temperature dependence of polarizationDielectric
loss Dielectric breakdown Ferroelectric materials properties and applications.

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UNIT V
ADVANCED MATERIALS
9
Nanomaterials- properties synthesis techniques Plasma arcing, Chemical vapour deposition, Sol-gel method,
Electro deposition, Ball milling applications. Shape memory alloys(SMA) Characteristics Shape memory
effect, Pseudo elasticity, Hysterisis- Properties of Ni-Ti alloy,applications,advantages and disadvantages of
SMA.Super conductivity,types of super conductors,High Tc superconductors-applications of super
conductors.Metallic glasses,preparation,properties,applications.
TOTAL: 45
TEXT BOOKS
1.
2.

William D.Callister Jr,Materials Science and Engineering An Introduction ,John Wiley and Sons Inc.,
Sixth Edition , New York,2007.
Shaffer J P ,Saxena A,Antolovich S D , Sanders T H Jr and Warner S B ,The Science and Design of
Engineering Materials McGraw Hill Companies,Inc., New York,1999.

REFERENCES
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.

Arumugam M, Materials Science, 3rd Edition. Anuradha agencies, Kumbakonam, 2007.


Rajendran V. and Marikani A., Applied Physics for Engineers, 3 rd Edition.Tata McGraw-Hill Publishing
Company Ltd., New Delhi, 2003.
Pillai S.O., Solid State Physics, 5th Edition,New Age International Publication, New Delhi, 2003.
Ali Omar M., Elementary Solid State Physics, Pearson Education (Singapore) Pvt. Ltd., Indian Branch,
New Delhi, 2002.
Jayakumar.S,Material Science, R.K Publishers, Coimbatore,2006.

13CH204

ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE

3 0 0 3

(Common to all branches of B.E/B.Tech programmes)


OBJECTIVES
To be familiar with the need and scope of the environmental studies and to know about the natural resources.
To gain knowledge about the various ecosystems and its biodiversity.
To get exposure to various pollutions and its control measures.
To conversant with the environmental issues and its possible solutions.
To get awareness about the environmental laws.
UNIT I
INTRODUCTION TO ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND NATURAL RESOURCES 9
Definition, scope and importance- Need for public awareness.
Forest resources: Use and over-exploitation, deforestation, Timber extraction, mining, dams and their effects
on forests and tribal people.
Water resources: Use and over utilization of surface and ground water, floods, drought, conflicts over water.
Mineral resources: Use and exploitation, environmental effects of extracting and using mineral resources, case
studies.
Food resources: World food problems, changes caused by agriculture and overgrazing, effects of modern
agriculture, fertilizer-pesticide problems, water logging, salinity, case studies.
Energy resources: Growing needs, renewable and non-renewable energy sources, use of alternate energy
sources, case studies.
Land resources: Land as a resource, land degradation, man induced landslides, soil erosion and desertificationRole of an individual in conservation of natural resources-Equitable use of resources for sustainable life styles.
UNIT II
ECOSYSTEM AND BIODIVERSITY
9
Concept of an ecosystem Structure and function of an ecosystem-producers, consumers and decomposersEnergy flow in the ecosystem-Ecological succession-Food chains, food webs and ecological pyramids.
Introduction- types- characteristic features, structure and functions-Forest ecosystem, Grassland ecosystem,
Desert ecosystem, Aquatic ecosystem (ponds, streams, lakes, rivers, oceans, and estuaries).
Introduction to Biodiversity-Definition:genetic,species and ecosystem diversity-Biogeographical classification
of India-Value of biodiversity: consumptive use, productive use, social, ethical, aesthetic and option values
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Biodiversity at global, National and local levels-India as a mega diversity nation-Hot-spots of biodiversityThreats to biodiversity :habitat loss, poaching of wildlife, man-wildlife conflicts-Endangered and endemic
species of India-Conservation of biodiversity : In-situ and Ex-situ conservation of biodiversity.
UNIT III
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
9
Definition-Causes, effects and control measures of: (a) Air pollution (b) Water pollution (c) Soil pollution (d)
Marine pollution (e) Noise pollution (f) Thermal pollution (g) Nuclear hazards.Solid waste Management:
Causes, effects and control measures of urban and industrial wastes-Role of an individual in prevention of
pollution-Pollution case studies-Disaster management: floods, earthquake, cyclone and landslides.
UNIT IV
SOCIAL ISSUES RELATED TO ENVIRONMENT
9
From Unsustainable to Sustainable development-Urban problems related to energy-Water conservation, rain
water harvesting, watershed management-Resettlement and rehabilitation of people; its problems and concerns,
case studies-Environmental ethics: Issues and possible solutions-Climate change, global warming, acid rain,
ozone layer depletion, nuclear accidents and holocaust, case studies-Wasteland reclamation-Consumerism and
waste products.
UNIT V
ENVIRONMENTAL LEGISLATIONS AND HUMAN POPULATION
9
Environment Protection Act-Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act- Water (Prevention and Control of
Pollution) Act-Wildlife Protection Act-Forest Conservation Act-Issues involved in enforcement of
environmental legislation-Public awareness- standards permissible level of pollutants.
Population growth, variation among nations-Population explosion-Family Welfare Programme-Environment
and human health-Human rights-Value Education-HIV/AIDS-Women and Child Welfare-Role of Information
Technology in Environment and human health.
TOTAL: 45
TEXT BOOKS
1.
2.

Anubha Kaushik and Kaushik.C.P, 3rd edition, Environmental Science and Engineering New age
International (P) Ltd., Publishers, 2008.
Linda D. Williams Environmental Science Demystified, Tata Mc Graw Hill Publishing Company
Limited, 2005.

REFERENCES
1.
2.
3.
4.

Tyler Miller.G., Environmental Science- Thomson, 2004.


Trivedi R.K., Hand book of Environmental Laws, Rules, Guidelines, Compliances and Standards,
Volume I& II, Enviro Media, 2006.
Dharmendra.S.Sengar, Environmental LawPrentice hall of India Pvt Ltd., New Delhi, 2007.
Rajagopalan.R, Environmental studies-From crisis to cure, Oxford University press, 2005.

13CE205

ENGINEERING MECHANICS

3 1 0 4

OBJECTIVES
To be aware of the Basics of Statics of particles.
To know the equilibrium of rigid bodies, properties of surfaces and solids
To study the dynamics of particles, friction and elements of rigid body dynamics
UNIT I
BASICS & STATICS OF PARTICLES
9
Introduction Units and Dimensions Laws of Mechanics Lames theorem, Parallelogram and triangular
Law of forces Vectors Vectorial representation of forces and moments Vector operations: additions,
subtraction, dot product, cross product Coplanar Forces Resolution and Composition of forces
Equilibrium of a particle Forces in space Equilibrium of a particle in space Equivalent systems of forces
Principle of transmissibility Single equivalent force.

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UNIT II
EQUILIBRIUM OF RIGID BODIES
9
Free body diagram Types of supports and their reactions requirements of stable equilibrium Moments and
Couples Moment of a force about a point and about an axis Vectorial representation of moments and
couples Scalar components of a moment Varignons theorem Equilibrium of Rigid bodies in two
dimensions Equilibrium of Rigid bodies in three dimensions Examples
UNIT III
PROPERTIES OF SURFACES AND SOLIDS
9
Determination of Areas and Volumes First moment of area and the Centroid of sections Rectangle, circle,
triangle from integration T section, I section, - Angle section, Hollow section by using standard formula
second and product moments of plane area Rectangle, triangle, circle from integration T section, I section,
Angle section, Hollow section by using standard formula Parallel axis theorem and perpendicular axis
theorem Polar moment of inertia Principal moments of inertia of plane areas Principal axes of inertia
Mass moment of inertia Derivation of mass moment of inertia for rectangular section, prism, sphere from first
principle Relation to area moments of inertia.
UNIT IV
DYNAMICS OF PARTICLES
9
Displacements, Velocity and acceleration, their relationship Relative motion Curvilinear motion Newtons
law Work Energy Equation of particles Impulse and Momentum Impact of elastic bodies.
UNIT V
FRICTION AND ELEMENTS OF RIGID BODY DYNAMICS
9
Frictional force Laws of Coloumb friction simple contact friction Rolling resistance Belt friction.
Translation and Rotation of Rigid Bodies Velocity and acceleration General Plane motion.
TUTORIALS:15
TOTAL:60
TEXT BOOKS
1. Beer F P and Johnson E R, Vector Mechanics for Engineers, Statics & Dynamics, Tata Mc-Graw Hill
Publishing Co., Ltd., NewDelhi, 2006.
2. Rajasekaran S and Sankarasubramanian G, Engineering Mechanics -Statics and Dynamics, Vikas
publishing House Pvt. Ltd., NewDelhi, 2006
REFERENCES
1. Bansal R K, Engineering Mechanics, Laxmi Publications (P). New Delhi, 2006.
2. Bhavikatti S S, Engineering Mechanics, New Age International (P) Ltd., New Delhi, 2003

13CE106/13CE206

BASICS OF CIVIL AND MECHANICAL ENGINEERING

4004

OBJECTIVES
To know the various Civil Engineering Materials and Components of Buildings
To be familiar with the applications of various types of Power Plants
To know the working principle of IC Engines, Refrigeration and Air conditioning Systems
UNIT I
CIVIL ENGINEERING MATERIALS
12
Uses of stones- Tests for stone qualities of good building stone- Composition of brick- Comparison of brick
work & stone work Manufacturing of brick- Tests for brick- Composition of cement- Properties of cementManufacturing of cement- Test for cement- Types of sand- proportioning of concrete- Workability- curing of
concrete - Tests on concrete-properties of mild steel
UNIT II
BUILDING COMPONENTS
12
Requirement of good foundation-bearing capacity of soil- types of foundation-Roofing materials-Types of
roofs-Flooring materials-types of floors- plastering-Painting-types of beams, columns and lintel-Importance of
bridges and dams-stress, strain, elasticity, poisons ratio, modulus of rigidity
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UNIT III
POWER PLANT ENGINEERING
12
Introduction, Classification of Power Plants Working principle of steam, Gas, Diesel, Hydro-electric and
Nuclear Power plants Merits and Demerits Pumps and turbines working principle of Reciprocating pumps
(single acting and double acting) Centrifugal Pump.
UNIT IV
I C ENGINES
12
Internal combustion engines as automobile power plant Working principle of Petrol and Diesel Engines
Four stroke and two stroke cycles Comparison of four stroke and two stroke engines Boiler as a power plant.
UNIT V
REFRIGERATION AND AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM
12
Terminology of Refrigeration and Air Conditioning. Principle of vapour compression and absorption system
Layout of typical domestic refrigerator Window and Split type room Air conditioner
TOTAL: 60
TEXT BOOKS
1.
2.

Shanmugam G and Palanichamy M S, Basic Civil and Mechanical Engineering, Tata McGraw Hill
Publishing Co., New Delhi.
Venugopal K and Prahu Raja V, Basic Mechanical Engineering, Anuradha Publishers, Kumbakonam,
(2000).

REFERENCES
1. Ramamrutham. S, Basic Civil Engineering, Dhanpat Rai Publishing Co. (P)Ltd.
2. Seetharaman S. Basic Civil Engineering, Anuradha Agencies, (2005).
3. Shantha Kumar S R J., Basic Mechanical Engineering, Hi-tech Publications, Mayiladuthurai, (2000).

13ME112/13ME212

ENGINEERING GRAPHICS

1 0 3 2

OBJECTIVES
At the end of this course the student should be able
To understand and utilise the commands used in 2D drawing package.
To visualise the 3D drawing
To draw orthographic projection for simple Engineering components.
To develop the surfaces of solids like prism, cylinders and pyramids.
UNIT I
ORTHOGRAPHIC PROJECTION
12
General principles of orthographic projection Need for importance of multiple views and their placement
First angle projection Layout views Developing visualization skills through sketching of multiple views
from pictorial views and sketching of isometric view from the multiple views of objects.
UNIT II
PROJECTION OF POINTS, LINES AND PLANE SURFACES
12
Projection of points and straight lines located in the first quadrant Projection of polygonal surface and circular
lamina inclined to both reference planes.
UNIT III
PROJECTION OF SOLIDS
12
Projection of simple solids like prisms, pyramids, cylinder and cone when the axis is inclined to one reference
plane by change of position method.
UNIT IV
SECTION OF SOLIDS
12
Sectioning of above solids in simple vertical position by cutting planes inclined to one reference plane and
perpendicular to the other.

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UNIT V
DEVELOPMENT OF SURFACES
Development of lateral surfaces of simple and truncated solids Prisms, pyramids, cylinders and cones.

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TOTAL: 60
TEXT BOOK
1.

K.Venugopal and V.Prabhu Raja, Engineering Graphics, New Age International (P) Limited ,2008.

REFERENCES
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.

Dhananjay A. Jolhe, Engineering Drawing with an Introduction to AutoCAD, Tata McGraw Hill
Publishing Company Limited, (2008).
Basant Agarwal and C.M. Agarwal, Engineering Drawing, Tata McGraw Hill Publishing Company
Limited, New Delhi, (2008).
K. R. Gopalakrishnana, Engineering Drawing (Vol. I & II), Subhas Publications, (1998).
N. D. Bhatt, Engineering Drawing, Charotar Publishing House, 46 th Edition, (2003).
K. V.Natrajan, A text book of Engineering Graphics, Dhanalakshmi Publishers, Chennai, 2009.
Modeling Software Packages like DWG Editor and AutoCAD

Publication of Bureau of Indian Standards:


1. IS 10711 2001: Technical Products Documentation Size and Layout of Drawing Sheets.
2. IS 9609 (Parts 0 & 1) 2001: Technical Products Documentation Lettering.
3. IS 10714 (Part 20) 2001 & SP 46 2003: Lines for Technical Drawings.
4. IS 11669 1986 & SP 46 2003: Dimensioning of Technical Drawings.
5. IS 15021 (Parts 1 to 4) 2001: Technical Drawings Projection Methods.

13CS214

UNIX AND ADVANCED C PROGRAMMING LABORATORY

0 0 3 1

OBJECTIVES
At the end of this course the student should be able
To study the basics of UNIX OS
To understand Shell Programming
To familiarize with C Programming on UNIX and Graphics with C
a) UNIX COMMANDS
Study of Unix OS - Basic Shell Commands - Unix Editor
b) SHELL PROGRAMMING
Simple Shell program - Conditional Statements - Testing and Loops
c) C PROGRAMMING ON UNIX
Dynamic Storage Allocation-Pointers-Functions-File Handling
d) GRAPHICS WITH C
Graphics and Text Mode-graphics.h-Drawing- Lines, Rectangle, Circle, Arcs and Polygon
TOTAL: 45

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SEMESTER III
13MA301

FOURIER ANALYSIS AND MATHEMATICAL STATISTICS

3 1 0 4

OBJECTIVES
To study the concept of mathematically formulating certain practical problems in terms of partial
differential equations, solve them and physically interpret the results.
To understand the different possible forms of Fourier series and the frequently needed practical
harmonic analysis that an engineer may have to make from discrete data.
To study the concept of boundary value problems and transform techniques which will be necessary
for the effective studies in a large number of engineering subjects like heat conduction, communication
systems, electro-optics and electromagnetic theory.
To study the concept of fitting a curve of best fit to the given numerical data and to calculate the
deviation of the expected value from the observed value.
To learn the working method for determining the extent to which the quality goals are being met
without checking every item produced.
OUTCOMES
At the end of the course the student should be able to
Solve the engineering problems using PDE
Find Fourier series solution to the engineering problems
Use the concept of quality control chart for quality assessments.
UNIT I
PARTIAL DIFFERENTIAL EQUATIONS
Formation of partial differential equations by elimination of arbitrary constants and arbitrary functionsSolution of standard types of first order partial differential equations- Lagranges linear equation
Linear homogeneous partial differential equations of second and higher order with constant co-efficient
UNIT II
FOURIER SERIES
Dirichlets conditions- General Fourier Series Odd and Even Functions- Half range sine and cosine
series Change of Interval - Parsevals Identity- Harmonic analysis
UNIT III
BOUNDARY VALUE PROBLEMS
Classification solution of one dimensional wave equation one dimensional heat equation steady
state solutions of two dimensional heat equations (excluding insulated edges) Fourier series solution in
Cartesian coordinates
UNIT IV
CURVE FITTING, CORRELATION AND REGRESSION
Empirical laws and curve fitting linear law method of group averages principle of Least squares
fitting straight line, parabola, exponential curve Covariance-Correlation coefficient-propertiesRegression lines-properties.
UNIT V
STATISTICAL QUALITY CONTROL
Quality control charts -quality variations-Variables and attributes-basics of control charts-warning limits
control charts for variables - - R chart- control charts for attributes C chart - P chart for fraction
defectives - np chart - chart -Advantage of control chart
UNIT VI
STATE OF ART/ADVANCES (NOT FOR EXAMINATION)
Modeling of heat and mass transfer equation using PDE Forecasting analysis Applications of
statistical quality control charts six sigma procedures - Geostatistics to soil quality assessment.

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TUTORIAL: 15
TOTAL: 60

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TEXT BOOKS
1. Grewal. B.S, Higher Engineering Mathematics, 40th Edition, Khanna Publications, Delhi, 2007.
2. Gupta, S.C, and Kapur, J.N., Fundamentals of Mathematical Statistics, Sultan Chand, Ninth Edition
, New Delhi ,1999.
REFERENCES
1. Kreyszig. E, Advanced Engineering Mathematics, Eighth Edition, John Wiley and Sons (Asia)
Limited, Singapore 2001.
2. Venkataraman. M.K, Engineering Mathematics, Volume I & II Revised Enlarged Fourth
Edition,The National Pub. Co., Chennai, 2004.
3. Milton.J.S, and Arnold.J.C, Introduction to Probability and Statistics, Tata McGraw Hill Publishing
Company Ltd., New Delhi, 4th Edition, 3rd Reprint, 2008.

13CE302

APPLIED GEOLOGY AND ENGINEERING MATERIALS

3 0 0 3

OBJECTIVES
To understand the nature of earth materials, types of rocks and their structure.
To know about the construction materials and their importance in Civil Engineering.
OUTCOMES
At the end of the course the student should be able to
Identify different rocks and its structures.
Analyse the rocks during the construction of tunnels, dams and road cuttings.
UNIT I
INTRODUCTION
Geology in Civil Engineering - Branches of geology - Scope - Earth structures and composition Elementary knowledge on continental drift and plate technologies. Earth processes - Weathering - Types
- Geological work of wind, river - Engineering considerations. Ground water - Deposition - Mechanical
work.

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UNIT II
PETROLOGY AND STRUCTURAL GEOLOGY
Types of Rocks - Sedimentary - Metamorphic and Igneous - Attitude of beds Outcrops Introduction
to Geological maps Study of structures Folds, faults and joints Their bearing on engineering
construction - Seismic and Electrical methods for Civil Engineering investigations.

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UNIT III
GEOLOGICAL INVESTIGATIONS IN CIVIL ENGINEERING
Remote sensing techniques Study of air photos and satellite images Interpretation for Civil
Engineering projects Geological conditions for construction of Dams, Tunnels, Buildings, Road
cuttings, Land slides Causes and preventions. Sea erosion and coastal protection.
UNIT IV
CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS
Timber Types of timber Defects in timber Seasoning of timber Timber products. Steel
Structural steel Rebar - Rusting and corrosion - Tensile testing of steel. Aluminium Properties
Applications in construction. Glass Types Selection of glass for various applications Engineering
properties of glass.
UNIT V
ADMIXTURES AND SMART MATERIALS
Mineral and chemical admixtures Fly ash, Silica fume, Metakaoline, GGBS, Super plasticizers. Smart
materials Piezoelectric materials, Optical fibres.

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UNIT VI STATE OF ART/ADVANCES (NOT FOR EXAMINATION)


Hydrogeology Water/Earth interactions Soil and ground water zones Ground water as a geologic
agent
TOTAL: 45
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TEXT BOOKS
1. Parbin Singh, Engineering and General Geology, K Kataria & Sons, New Delhi, 2010.
2. Shetty M S, Concrete Technology -Theory and Practice, S Chand and Company, 2009.
3. D V Reddy, Applied Geology, Vikas Publishers,2010
REFERENCES
1. Arora S P and Bindra S P, " A Text Book of Building Construction, DhanpatRai and Sons, New
Delhi, 2013.
2. Mel. M Schwartz, Encyclopedia of Smart Materials, John Wiley and Sons inc. 2002.

13CE303

MECHANICS OF SOLIDS - I

3 1 0 4

OBJECTIVES
To study the concept of stress, strain and deformation of solids.
To understand the different types of plane truss, thin cylinders and shells.
To understand the bending moment and shear force diagram for different types of beams.
To study the deflection of beams and shear stresses.
To understand about the torsion and springs.
OUTCOMES
At the end of the course the students should be able to
Use the concepts of stress and strain in simple problems
Analyse the different types of beams with different loads and end conditions.
Analyse the beams and trusses by different methods
Solve the problems on thin cylinders /shells
Solve the problems in basics of deflection, torsion and spring
UNIT I
STRESS, STRAIN AND DEFORMATION OF SOLIDS
Rigid bodies and Deformable solids Stability, strength, stiffness Tension, Compression and Shear
stresses Strain, Elasticity, Hookes law, Limit of proportionately, Modules of Elasticity, Stress-Strain
curve, Lateral Strain Temperature Stresses Deformation of simple and compound bars
Shear modulus, Bulk modulus, Relationship between elastic constants .
UNIT II
TRANSVERSE LOADING ON BEAMS
Beams Types of supports Simple and fixed, types of loads Concentrated, uniformly distributed,
varying distributed load, combination of above loading Relationship between bending moment and
shear force Bending moment, shear force diagram for simply supported, cantilever and over hanging
beams .
UNIT III
ANALYSIS OF PLANE TRUSS, THIN CYLINDERS / SHELLS
Stability and equilibrium of plane frames Types of trusses Analysis of forces in truss members
method of joints, method of sections, method of tension coefficients Thin cylinders and shells under
internal pressure Deformation of thin cylinders and shells.
UNIT IV
BENDING OF BEAMS,TORSION AND SPRINGS
Bending of beams-Bending stress- shear stress -Stresses and Deformation in circular (solid and hollow
shafts) Stepped shafts Shafts fixed at both ends Leaf springs Stresses in helical springs
Deflection of springs.
UNIT V
DEFLECTION OF BEAMS
Deflection of beams Double integration method Macaulays method Slope and deflection using
Moment Area method, Conjugate Beam method

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STATE OF ART/ADVANCES (NOT FOR EXAMINATION)
Energy method-Theories of failure -Advanced theory of bending- Fatigue- Fracture
TUTORIAL: 15
TOTAL: 60
TEXT BOOK
1. Rajput, R.K Strength of Materials, S Chand & Company Ltd., New Delhi, 2006.
REFERENCES
1. Timoshenko, Strength of Materials, D.VAN NOSTRAND COMPANY Inc,New York.
2. Bansal ,R.K., Strength of Materials:, Laxmi Publications, New Delhi, 2010
3. Basavarajaiah , Strength of Materials, B. S. Basavarajaiah, P. Mahadevappa,Unvidersity Press,2010.

13CE304

MECHANICS OF FLUIDS

3 1 0 4

OBJECTIVES
To study about the properties of fluid, principles of fluid statics, kinematics and dynamics.
To understand the application of similitude and model study.
OUTCOMES
At the end of the course the student should be able to
Analyse properties of fluids, principles of fluid statics, kinematics and dynamics
Analyse flow through pipes, pipe network and boundary layer concepts
Use similitude and model study
UNIT I
DEFINITIONS AND FLUID PROPERTIES
Definitions Fluid and fluid mechanics Dimensions and units Fluid properties Continuum concept
of system and control volume
UNIT II
FLUID STATICS & KINEMATICS
Pascals Law and hydrostatic equation Forces on plane and curved surfaces Buoyancy Meta centre
Pressure measurement Fluid mass under relative equilibrium- Fluid Kinematics Stream, Streak and
path lines Classification of flows Continuity equation (one, two and three dimensional forms)
Stream and potential functions Flow nets.
UNIT III
FLUID DYNAMICS
Euler and Bernoullis equations Application of Bernoullis equation - Velocity measurement (Pitot
tube, current meter, float technique) Discharge measurement Reynolds Experiment - Laminar flows
through pipesHagen Poiseuille equation Turbulent flow Darcy-Weisbach formula Moody diagram
Momentum principle
UNIT IV
BOUNDARY LAYER AND FLOW THROUGH PIPES
Definition of boundary layer Thickness and classification Displacement and momentum thickness
Development of laminar and turbulent flows in circular pipes Major and minor losses of flow in pipes
Pipes in series and in parallel Pipe network.
UNIT V
DIMENSIONAL ANALYSIS
Dimensional Analysis Rayleighs method, Buckinghams Pi-theorem Similitude and models Scale
effect and distorted models.
UNIT VI
STATE OF ART/ADVANCES (NOT FOR EXAMINATION)
Hot wire anemometry- Laser flow anemometry- Flow visualization techniques- Introduction to ideal
fluid flow
TUTORIAL: 15
TOTAL: 60
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TEXT BOOKS
1. Jain A.K., Fluid Mechanics including Hydraulic Machines, Khanna Publishers,2010
2. Modi P.N & Seth S.M,Hydraulics & Fluid Mechanics, Standard book house, New Delhi, 2009.
3. Bansal R K, Fluid Mechanics and Hydraulic Machines, Laxmi Publications, New Delhi, 2007.
4. Kumar K.L., Engineering Fluid Mechnics, S.Chand & Company Ltd. New Delhi, 2009
REFERENCES
1. Rajput, R K, A text book of Fluid Mechanics", S Chand & Co., New Delhi, 2007.
2. Robert W and Macdonald, Alan, T, Introduction to Fluid Mechanics, John Wiley & Sons, 2009.
3. Mohhanty A K, Fluid Mechanics Second Edition, Prentice Hall of India Private Limited, New Delhi,
2007.
4. Streeter, Victor L. and Wylie B.E., Fluid Mechnics, McGraw Hill Ltd., 2010.

13CE305

CONSTRUCTION TECHNOLOGY

3 0 0 3

OBJECTIVES
To understand the various construction techniques, practices.
To understand the different types of equipments needed for construction activities.
To understand the method of construction of RCC work.
OUTCOMES
At the end of the course the student should be able to
Plan a building and select appropriate sites for construction
Use the various types of bonds, construction equipments and safety aspects in construction
UNIT I
SITE PLANNING
Precautions in selection of sites The situations and surroundings of site for various types of building
elements of building planning, requirements, orientation, ventilation and lighting, concept of green
buildings.
Foundation: Setting out foundation plan on ground Concept of foundation Bearing capacity of a
good foundation Types of foundation and their construction Suitability Methods of timbering of
trenches Foundation failures and remedial measures.
UNIT II
BRICK AND STONE MASONRY
Types of bond in brickwork and their suitability General principles and precautions in brick masonry
factors affecting thickness of walls - Construction of brick masonry Methods of bonding new brick
work with old brick work. Comparison of brick and stone masonry - Strength of brick masonry
Classification of stone masonry General principles and precautions in stone masonry Specification
and construction of stone masonry Composite masonry Lifting appliances Concrete hollow block
masonry.
UNIT III
ROOFS AND FLOORS
Roof covering materials Specifications for laying Mangalore Tiles, Asphalt roofing sheets, Asbestos
cement sheets Aluminum sheets and GI sheets. Accessories for drainage works shapes of gutters and
their sizes. Different types of supporting trusses for the roofing sheets Timber and concrete roofs
Different types of floors, suitability and construction of floors and floor finishes Anti-termite
Treatment.
UNIT IV
DOORS, WINDOWS AND STAIRCASES
Different types of doors and windows and their suitability, Timber, steel, Aluminium and Synthetic. Stair
and staircases: Concepts requirements of a good stair classification of stairs according to their layout
and materials of construction -Techniques of plastering types of rendering types of pointing and their
suitability Application of paints for new and old work of timber, steel and plaster preparation and
application of white washing and distempering weathering course - Damp proofing
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R.C.C. WORK
Methods of Construction of R.C.C. slabs, Beams and Columns. Expansion joints- Types and provision of
expansion joints for foundations, floors, walls, roofs, beams and slabs- Shoring, Scaffolding and
Underpinning Methods, uses and suitability of different types and precautions for safety Selection of
equipment for earth work, concreting, material handling and erection of Structures.

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STATE OF ART/ADVANCES (NOT FOR EXAMINATION)
Recent techniques in concrete repair Damage assessment techniques for fire damaged structures
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TEXT BOOKS
1. Rangwala S.C., Building Construction, Charotar Book Stall, Anand, 2012.
2. Arora S.P. and Bindra S.P., Building Construction, Planning Techniques and Method of Construction,
DhanpatRai and Sons, New Delhi 2010.
REFERENCES
1. Shetty M S, "Concrete Technology", S Chand and Co., Ltd., New Delhi, 2009.
2. Deodhar .S.V, Construction Equipment and Job Planning. Edition: 3rd edition, 2007.
3. Punmia B.C., A Text Book of Building Construction, A Saurabh & Co (P) Ltd., New Delhi, 2008.
4. Sushil Kumar, Building Construction, Standard Publishers, New Delhi, 2010.
5. National Building Code of India, BIS: 2005.

13CE306

SURVEYING - I

0 3

OBJECTIVE
To study the concept of different types of surveying such as chain surveying, compass surveying, plane
table surveying, levelling, theodolite and tacheometric surveying.
OUTCOMES
At the end of the course the student should be able to
Use the various methods for measurement of horizontal and vertical distance
Analyse contour maps and calculate volume of earth work
UNIT I
INTRODUCTION AND CHAIN SURVEYING
Definition - Principles - Classification - Conventional signs - Chain survey Instruments-tape
corrections - Uses of cross staff and optical square - Chaining and ranging- Field book - Plotting - Errors
in chain survey- Obstacles in chaining - Chaining on sloping ground - Calculation of area by trapezoidal
and simpsons rule
UNIT II
COMPASS AND PLANE TABLE SURVEYING
Prismatic compass - Surveyors compass - Bearing - Systems and conversions - Local attraction Magnetic declination - Dip - Traversing - Plotting - Adjustment of errors by and methods - Plane table
instruments and accessories - Merits and demerits - Methods - Radiation - Intersection - Resection Traversing.
UNIT III
LEVELLING AND APPLICATIONS
Levels and Staves Sensitiveness of bubble - Bench marks - Temporary and permanent adjustments Fly and check levelling - Booking - Reduction - Curvature and refraction - Reciprocal levelling Longitudinal and cross sections - Plotting - Contouring - Methods - Characteristics and uses of contours Plotting - Earth work volume - Capacity of reservoirs.
UNIT IV
THEODOLITE SURVEYING
Theodolite - Description and uses - Temporary and permanent adjustments of vernier transit Measurement of horizontal angles and vertical angles - Traversing - Closing error and distribution Gales tables Total station- Omitted measurements
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UNIT V
TACHEOMETRIC SURVEYING
Tachometric systems - Tangential, stadia and subtense methods - Stadia systems - Horizontal and
inclined sights - Vertical and normal staffing - Fixed and movable hairs - Stadia constants - Subtense bar

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STATE OF ART/ADVANCES (NOT FOR EXAMINATION)
Modern equipments for surveying - Electronic distance measurement Electromagnetic waves
Modulation- Carrier waves- Electronic theodolites GPS - Mine surveying
TOTAL: 45
TEXT BOOKS
1. Punmia B C, "Surveying", Vol. I and II, Laxmi Publications (P) Ltd., New Delhi, 2005.
2. Kanetkar T.P., Surveying and Levelling, Vols. I and II, Standard Publishers Distributors, New Delhi
2008.
REFERENCES
1. Duggal R K, Surveying, Vol I & II, Tata McGraw Hill Publishing Company Ltd., New Delhi, 2013.
2. Bannister A and Raymond S, Surveying, Addison Wesley Longman ltd, England, 2006.
3. Basak. N.N. Tata McGraw Hill Publishing Company Ltd., NewDelhi, 2001.

13CE311

CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS LABORATORY

0 3 1

OBJECTIVE
To study various properties of building materials
LIST OF EXPERIMENTS
I) Tests on cement
1. Fineness
2. Normal consistency and Setting time
3. Soundness
4. Compressive strength
II) Test on bricks
5. Water absorption
6. Efflorescence
7. Compressive strength
III) Tests on aggregate for concrete
8. Grain size distribution
9. Specific gravity
10. Density
11. Void ratio
12. Bulking of sand.
13. Aggregate crushing strength test
IV) Tests on Tiles
14. Transverse strength
15. Water Absorption of
i) Flooring tiles ii) Roofing tiles.
TOTAL: 45

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13CE312

STRENGTH OF MATERIALS LABORATORY

OBJECTIVES
To understand the fundamental modes of loading of structures.
To make measurements of loads, displacements and strains.
To learn the working of deflectometer, extensometer, compressometer and strain gauges.
To practically determine the hardness of the materials.
LIST OF EXPERIMENTS
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Test involving axial compression to obtain the stress strain curve


Test involving axial tension to obtain the stress strain curve and the strength
Test involving torsion to obtain the torque versus angle of twist and hence the stiffness
Test involving flexure to obtain the load deflection curve and hence the stiffness
Compression test of wood specimen
Tests on springs
Hardness tests
Shear test
Test for impact resistance
Study of deflectometer, extensometer, compressometer and strain gauges.
TOTAL: 45

13CE313

SURVEY PRACTICES - I

OBJECTIVES
To study the basic concepts of chain, compass, plane table and theodolite surveying.
To understand the different types of levels and leveling staff.
To understand concepts of contour maps preparation and calculation of earth work.

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LIST OF EXPERIMENTS
Study of chains and its accessories
Chain Traversing
Compass Traversing
Plane table surveying: Resection Three point problem
Plane table surveying: Resection Two point problem
Study of levels and levelling staff
Fly levelling using Dumpy level
Fly levelling using tilting level
Check leveling
Block Contouring
Longitudinal Sectioning and Cross Sectioning
Study of theodolite
Measurement of horizontal angles by reiteration and repetition
Measurement of vertical angles
TOTAL: 45

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SEMESTER IV
13MA401/13MA601

NUMERICAL METHODS

OBJECTIVES
To study the concept of calculating the roots of nonlinear (algebraic or transcendental) equations,
solutions of large system of linear equations and eigen value problem of a matrix can be obtained
numerically where analytical methods fail to give solution.
To study the concept of constructing approximate polynomial to represent the given numerical data
and to find the intermediate values.
To learn the methods of finding the solution of ordinary differential equations and partial differential
equations as most of the engineering problems are characterized in the form of either nonlinear
ordinary differential equations or partial differential equations.
OUTCOMES
At the end of the course the student should be able to
Find the numerical solutions of nonlinear (algebraic or transcendental) equations, simultaneous
equations.
Use numerical methods to solve differential equations and partial differential equations.
Solve integral equations numerically.
UNIT I
SOLUTIONS OF EQUATIONS
Solutions of non linear equations by Iteration method, Regula - Falsi method and Newton
Raphson method Solutions of linear system of equations by Gauss Elimination, Gauss Jordan, Gauss
Jacobian and Gauss Seidel methods Inverse of a matrix by Gauss Jordan.
UNIT II
INTERPOLATION AND APPROXIMATION
Equal Intervals - Newtons Forward and Backward difference formulas - Unequal intervals - Newtons
Divided difference formula , Lagrangian and inverse Lagrangian polynomials.
UNIT III
NUMERICAL DIFFERENTIATION AND INTEGRATION
Newtons Forward and Backward Differences to compute derivatives- -Trapezoidal rule Simpsons 1/3
rule, Simpsons 3/8 rule (both Single and Double integral) - Two and three point Gaussian quadrature
formulas.
UNIT IV
INITIAL VALUE PROBLEMS FOR ORDINARY DIFFERENTIAL EQUATIONS
Taylor series method- Euler and modified Euler method Fourth order Runge-Kutta method for solving
first order equations- Milnes and Adams Predictor and Corrector methods.
UNIT V

BOUNDARY VALUE PROBLEMS IN ORDINARY AND PARTIAL


DIFFERENTIAL EQUATIONS
Finite difference solution of second order ordinary differential equations- Finite difference solutions of
one dimensional heat equation Bender - Schmidt method Crank Nicolson method - One dimensional
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STATE-OF-THE-ART/ADVANCES (NOT FOR EXAMINATION)
Solutions of transcendental and algebraic equations differential equations integral equations using
mathematical software.
TUTORIAL:15
TOTAL: 60
TEXT BOOKS
1. Grewal, B.S., Numerical methods in Engineering and Science. 9th edition, Khanna Publishers, 2007.
2. VenkataramanM.K, Numerical Methods, National Publishing Company, 2000.

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REFERENCES
1. Rajasekaran S., Numerical methods in Science and Engineering A Practical Approach, 2nd
edition,Wheeler Publishing, 1999.
2. Jain M.K. Iyengar, K & Jain R.K., Numerical Methods for Scientific and Engineering Computation,
New Age International (P) Ltd, Publishers 2003.
3. Sankara Rao. K., Numerical Methods for Scientists and Engineers, PHI Pvt Ltd, New Delhi, 3 rd
Edition, 2007.

13CE402

ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING - I

3 0 0 3

OBJECTIVES
To study the fundamentals of water supply schemes
To understand the basics and importance of water quality and quantity
To learn the physicochemical processes of water treatment
To study the function of transmission mains, methods of water supply, functions of service and storage
reservoirs
OUTCOMES
At the end of the course the student should be able to
Plan a complete water supply scheme
Quantify the sources of water and elucidate the major physical, chemical and biological characteristics
of clean fresh water
Design water treatment units and solve the issues of trace organics contamination in potable water
supply
Analyze the water distribution networks
UNIT I
FUNDAMENTALS OF WATER SUPPLY
Planned water supply schemes-Importance, planning and execution-Various types of water demandsVariations in demand patterns-Design period-Population forecasting methods-Essential water quality
parameters-Analysis and standards.
UNIT II
SURFACE AND SUBSURFACE SOURCES
Quality and quantity of surface sources of water-Hydrological concepts-Runoff estimation-Quality and
quantity of subsurface sources of water-Infiltration wells and infiltration galleries-Elemental hydrology
to compute impounded storage requirements-Mass curve analysis-Intake structures-Types and principles.
UNIT III
TREATMENT OF WATER
Unit operations and unit processes of water treatment-Principles, functions and design of flash mixers,
coagulation and flocculation units, sedimentation tanks and sand filters- Principles of disinfection-Water
softening, aeration, iron and manganese removal-Fluoride removal and demineralization.
UNIT IV
TRANSMISSION OF WATER
Hydraulics of pipe flow -Various types of conduits- Materials for conduits- Laying, jointing and testing
of pipes- - Leak detection-Corrosion control-Lining of pipes-Appurtenances of pipes-Types of pump and
selection of pumps-Calculation of head and horsepower
UNIT V
STORAGE AND DISTRIBUTION OF WATER
Distribution network- Methods of distribution system- Analysis of distribution networks using Hardy
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STATE OF ART/ADVANCES (NOT FOR EXAMINATION)
Computer Models: Exposure to computer models for surface water quality and groundwater quality
TOTAL: 45
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TEXT BOOKS
1. Garg, S.K., Environmental Engineering, Vol.I, Khanna Publishers, New Delhi, 2010.
2. Duggal, K. N., Elements of Environmental Engineering, S.Chand Publishers, New Delhi, 2008.
3. Peavy S W, Rowe D R and Tchobanoglous G, "Environmental Engineering", Tata McGraw Hill, 2013.
REFERENCES
1. Manual on Water Supply and Treatment, CPHEEO, Ministry of Urban Development, Government of
India, New Delhi, 2013.
2. Mark J. Hammer, Mark J. Hammer Jr, "Water and Waste Water Technology", Prentice hall of India
2012.

13CE403

MECHANICS OF SOLIDS - II

3 1 0 4

OBJECTIVES
To study the energy concepts and to find deflections of structural elements.
To study about bending moment and shear force in propped, fixed and continuous beams
To learn the types of deflection of statically determinate beams, ideal columns and real columns.
To understand various theories of failure and state of stress in three dimensions.
To understand advanced concepts like unsymmetrical bending, stresses in curved bars and locating
shear centre
OUTCOMES
At the end of the course the student should be able to
Analyze different types of beams for calculating deflection.
Design beams and columns
Analyze stress distribution in thick cylinders
Analyze the various types of failures
Use the concept of fatigue and fracture
UNIT I
ENERGY PRINCIPLES
Strain energy and strain energy density Strain energy in traction, shear in flexure and torsion
Castiglianos theorems Principle of virtual work Application of energy theorems for computing
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INDETERMINATE BEAMS
Propped cantilever and fixed beams - Fixed end moments and reactions for concentrated load (central,
non central), uniformly distributed load, triangular load (maximum at centre and maximum at end)
Theorem of three moments Analysis of continuous beams Shear force and bending moment diagrams
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COLUMNS AND THICK CYLINDERS
Eccentrically loaded short columns Middle third rule Core section Columns of unsymmetrical
sections (angle channel sections) Eulers theory of long columns Critical loads for prismatic
columns with different end conditions; Rankine-Gordon formula - Eccentrically loaded columns Thick
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STATE OF STRESS IN THREE DIMENSIONS
Spherical and deviatory components of stress tensor - Determination of principal stresses and principal
planes Volumetric strain Dilatation and distortion Theories of failure Principal stress dilatation
Principal strain Shear stress Strain energy and distortion energy theories Application in analysis of
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ADVANCED TOPICS IN BENDING OF BEAMS
Unsymmetrical bending of beams of symmetrical and unsymmetrical sections Shear Centre-Curved
beams Winkler Bach formula Stress concentration Fatigue and fracture-Elementary Treatment

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UNIT VI
STATE OF ART/ADVANCES (NOT FOR EXAMINATION)
Deflection of determinate beams - Governing differential equation Macaulays method - Shear centre
for thin walled beam cross section
TUTORIAL: 15
TOTAL: 60
TEXT BOOKS
1. Punmia .B .C, Ashok Jain and Arun Jain Strength of Materials and Theory of Structures Vol.1,
Laxmi Publications, New Delhi, 2013.
2. Rajput .R.K Strength of Materials S. Chand & company Ltd, New Delhi, 2008.
3. Srinath,L.S., Prakash Desayi, Srinivasa Murthy.N., and Anantha Ramu .S , Strength of Materials,
Macmillan India Limited,2000.
4. Kazmi.S.M.A., Solid Mechanics,Tata McGraw Hill Publishing Company Limited., New Delhi,2008.
REFERENCES
1. Egor. P.Popov ,Engineering Mechanics of Solids Prentice Hall of India, New Delhi, 2006.
2. Hearn E J, Mechanics of Materials Vol I, Butterworth-Heinemann. Oxford, 2008.
3. Bedi D S, Strength of Materials, Khanna book publishing Co. Ltd., New Delhi, 2008.

13CE404

APPLIED HYDRAULIC ENGINEERING

3 1 0 4

OBJECTIVES
To understand the concept of open channel flow characteristics including hydraulic jump and surges.
To study the concepts of hydraulic machines viz flow through turbines and pumps including their
performance characteristics and design aspects.
OUTCOMES
At the end of the course the student should be able to
Analyze open channel flow including hydraulic jumps and surges
Design of hydraulic machines
UNIT I
OPEN CHANNEL FLOW
Open channel flow Types and regimes of flow Velocity distribution in open channel Wide open
channel Uniform flow Velocity measurement Mannings and Chezys formula Determination of
roughness coefficients Determination of normal depth and velocity Most economical sections
Non-erodible channels
UNIT II
GRADUALLY VARIED FLOW
Dynamic equations of gradually varied flow Assumptions Characteristics of flow profiles
Draw down and back water curves Profile determination Graphical integration, direct step and
standard step method Flow through transitions- Specific energy Critical flow and its computation
RAPIDLY VARIED FLOW
Hydraulic jump Types Energy dissipation Surges Surge channel transitions
UNIT III
IMPACT OF JET ON VANES AND RECIPROCATING PUMP
Application of momentum principle impact of jets on plane and curved plates - positive displacement
pumps - reciprocating pump - negative slip - flow separation conditions - air vessels -indicator diagram
and its variation - savings in work done - rotary pumps.
UNIT IV
TURBINES
Application of momentum principle Impact of jets on plane and curved plates - Turbines Classification - Radial flow turbines - Axial flow turbines Impulse and Reaction turbines - Draft tube
and cavitations - Performance of turbines

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UNIT V
CENTRIFUGAL PUMP
Centrifugal pump - Minimum speed to start the pump Multistage Pumps cavitations specific speedcharacteristics - Jet and submersible pumps.

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STATE OF ART/ADVANCES (NOT FOR EXAMINATION)
Hydraulic press Hydraulic ram - Hydraulic accumulator Hydraulic intensifier Hydraulic crane
Hydraulic torque converter
TUTORIAL: 15
TOTAL: 60
TEXT BOOKS
1. Modi P.N & Seth S.M,Hydraulics & Fluid Mechanics, Standard book house, New Delhi, 2009.
2. Jain A.K., Fluid Mechanics including Hydraulic Machines, Khanna Publishers,2010
REFERENCES
1. Bansal R K, Fluid Mechanics and Hydraulic Machines, Laxmi Publications, New Delhi, 2007.
2. Rajput, R K, A text book of Fluid Mechanics", S Chand & Co., New Delhi, 2007.
3. Subramanya.K,Flow in open channels, Tata McGraw Hill publishing company 3rd Edition, 2008.
4. Mohhanty A K, Fluid Mechanics Second Edition, Prentice Hall of India Private Limited, New Delhi,
2007.
5. James A Fay, Introduction to Fluid Mechanics, Prentice Hall of India Private Limited, New Delhi,
2007.
6. Yunus A Cengel, John M Cimbala, Fluid Mechanics Fundamentals and Applications, Tata
McGraw Hill Publishing Company Ltd., New Delhi, 2006.

13CE405

SURVEYING - II

3 0 0 3

OBJECTIVES
To study the concepts of engineering surveys, control survey, survey adjustments, astronomical survey
and hydrographic survey
To understand the setting out of different types of curves
OUTCOMES
At the end of the course the student should be able to
Design and set out curves and engineering projects
Use the various methods for control surveying, survey adjustments, astronomical survey and
hydrographic survey
UNIT I
ENGINEERING SURVEYS AND SETTING OUT OF SIMPLE CURVE
Reconnaissance, preliminary and location surveys for engineering projects - Lay out - Setting out works
- Route Surveys for highways, railways and waterways - Tunnels - Correlation of under ground and
surface surveys - Simple curves - Setting with chain and tapes, tangential angles by theodolite, double
theodolite.
UNIT II

SETTING OUT OF COMPOUND, REVERSE, TRANSITION AND VERTICAL


CURVES
Compound curve Setting out - Reverse curves Types - Transition curves - Functions and
requirements- Calculation of length of transition curve- Super elevation - Setting out by offsets and
angles vertical curves Types- Setting out of vertical curve - Sight distances
UNIT III
CONTROL SURVEYING
Working from whole to part - Horizontal and vertical control methods - Triangulation - Signals Baseline - Instruments and accessories - Satellite station - Reduction to centre Trilateration Trigonometric leveling - Single and reciprocal observations

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UNIT IV
SURVEY ADJUSTMENTS
Errors - Sources, precautions and corrections - Classification of errors - True and most probable values Weighted observations - Principle of least squares - Normal equation - Correlates - Level nets Adjustment of simple triangulation networks.
UNIT V
ASTRONOMICAL AND HYDROGRAPHIC SURVEYING
Astronomical terms and definitions - Apparent altitude and corrections - Celestial co-ordinate systems Nautical almanac - Field observations and calculations for azimuth - Hydrographic Surveying - Tides MSL - Sounding methods - Location of soundings and methods - Three point problem - Strength of fix Sextants and station pointer .

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STATE OF ART/ADVANCES (NOT FOR EXAMINATION)
Determination of time , latitude and longitude by astronomical observations - Photogrammetric
surveying Stereoscopy - Parallax bar - Introduction to GIS
TOTAL: 45
TEXT BOOKS
1. Kanetkar T.P., Surveying and Levelling, Vols. I and II, Standard Publishers Distributors,New Delhi
2008.
2. Punmia B.C., Surveying, Vols. I, II and III, Laxmi Publications, 2005.
REFERENCES
1. Duggal R K, Surveying, Vol I & II, Tata McGraw Hill Publishing Company Ltd., New Delhi, 2013.
2. Chandra A M, "Higher Surveying", New Age International Pvt Ltd., New Delhi, 2005.

13CE406

BASIC STRUCTURAL DESIGN

3 1 0 4

OBJECTIVES
To learn working stress method and limit state method, structural loads.
To study about the design of riveted and bolted connections.
To lean the design of eccentrically loaded fillet weld joints and butt welded joints.
To study the design of brick masonry and axially loaded square and rectangular column and design of
retaining wall.
To learn the design of flitched beam and study about the fundamentals of timber structures.
OUTCOMES
At the end of the course the student should be able to
Use working stress method and limit state method
Design riveted and bolted connections.
Design masonry structural systems
Design timber and steel structural joints
UNIT I
STRUCTURE AND DESIGN CONCEPTS
Classification of structures Function, material and shape Different structural systems Requirements
of structures Basic structural requirements Stability, strength and stiffness Design process
Codes of practice.

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Working stress method Limit state method of design Probabilistic approach to design Load and
resistance Design for strength, stiffness and stability considerations Choice between different
structural materials Concrete, timber, masonry and steel. Structural Loads - Dead load Live load
Wind load Calculation of wind load for a structure Seismic load Buoyancy and thermal loads.
UNIT II
DESIGN OF MASONRY WALLS AND COLUMNS
Axially loaded square and rectangular column with uniaxial eccentricity Solid walls Load bearing wall
Axially loaded Eccentrically loaded walls with openings Non load bearing walls. Laterally loaded
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masonry structures: Structures and loads Stability of Masonry structures Middle third rule Masonry
dams Trapezoidal dam retaining Walls.
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LOAD DISTRIBUTION ELEMENTS
Bed blocks Spread footings for walls and columns Area based on safe bearing capacity. Design of
reinforced Masonry: Principles of Limit state design of reinforced brick masonry Lintels

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UNIT IV
TIMBER FLEXURAL AND COMPRESSION MEMBERS
Factors affecting the strength Permissible stress design for bending .shear and bearing
Flitched beams Solid and built-up columns Combined bending and direct stress Application to
formwork.

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UNIT V
BOLTED AND WELDED JOINTS
Bearing and friction type of bolts Splicing joint Joints subjected to moment and direct load and
torsion Butt and fillet Welds Joints subjected to shear, bending and torsion.

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UNIT VI
STATE OF ART/ADVANCES (NOT FOR EXAMINATION)
Timber frame as a structural framing system - methods of construction and manufacturing system.
Strengthening of timber and masonry structures
TUTORIAL: 15
TOTAL: 60
TEXT BOOKS
1. Anand and Arya A.S., Structural Design in Steel, Masonry and timber, Nemchand and Bros.,Roorkee,
2009.
2. Subramanian.N., Design of steel structures, Oxford University Press, 2011.
REFERENCES
1.
Bhavikatti.S.S, Design of Steel Structures", IK International publishing house Pvt Ltd., 2009.
2.
IS 1907-1987, Code of practice for structural use of unreinforced masonry, BIS, New Delhi.
3.
IS 883-1994, Design of structural timber in building Code of practice, BIS,New Delhi.
4.
IS 800-2007, General Construction in steel - Code of practice, BIS,New Delhi.

13CE411

HYDRAULIC ENGINEERING LABORATORY

OBJECTIVE
To understand the principles studied in theory by conducting the experiments on Orifice, Notches,
Orifice meter and Venturimeter, Losses in Pipes, Pumps and Turbines.

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LIST OF EXPERIMENTS
Verification of Bernoullis theorem
Determination of co-efficient of discharge for orifice
Determination of co-efficient of discharge for notches
Determination of co-efficient of discharge for venturimeter
Determination of co-efficient of discharge for orifice meter
Study of impact of jet on flat plate (normal / inclined)
Study of friction losses in pipes
Study of minor losses in pipes
Study on performance characteristics of Pelton turbine
Study on performance characteristics of Francis turbine
Study on performance characteristics of Kaplan turbine
Study on performance characteristics of Centrifugal pumps (Constant speed /variable speed)
Study on performance characteristics of reciprocating pump.
Study on performance characteristics of submersible pump.
TOTAL: 45
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13CE412

SURVEY PRACTICES - II

OBJECTIVES
To learn theodolite survey.
To understand the basic concepts on designing & setting out of simple curve and transition curve
To learn the working of stereoscope, parallax bar and total station

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8.

LIST OF EXPERIMENTS
Theodolite survey traverse
Heights and distances
Single plane method.
Double plane method.
Tacheometry
Tangential system
Stadia system
Subtense system
Setting out of Simple curve (right/left-handed) (Angular and Linear methods)
Setting out of Transition curve
Field observation for azimuth
Study of stereoscope and Parallax bar
Study of Total station.
TOTAL: 45

13CE413

COMPUTER AIDED BUILDING DRAWING

0 6 2

OBJECTIVES
To learn building materials symbols, electrical and plumbing symbols. detailing symbols
To learn the drafting details of doors, windows and staircases
To understand and draft plan, elevation and section of buildings with load bearing walls, RCC framed
buildings and industrial buildings
To learn drafting procedure of perspective view of one and two storey building.
LIST OF EXPERIMENTS
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Details of building materials symbols, electrical and plumbing symbols.


Details of doors.
Details of windows.
Details of staircases.
Buildings with load bearing walls Flat roof.
Buildings with load bearing walls Pitched roof.
RCC framed structure building.
Industrial buildings Trusses
Industrial buildings North light roof truss.
Perspective view of one and two storey buildings.
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13CE501

GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERING - I

3 1 0 4

OBJECTIVES
To study the concepts and fundamentals of Soil mechanics.
To identify and describe the principal properties of soil.
To study the engineering behavior of soil such as permeability, compaction, consolidation and shear
strength.
To study the various techniques for slope stability in soil.
OUTCOMES
At the end of the course the student should be able to
Use the different soil classification methods to classify a given soil sample.
Analyze stresses in soil under various load conditions.
Analyze the stability of a slope using different analysis methods.
INTRODUCTION TO SOIL FORMATION & PROPERTIES CLASSIFICATION
OF SOIL
Soil formation and soil types Civil engineering problems related to soils Nature of soil Simple
definitions Phase relationships Classification IS classification system.

UNIT II
SOIL WATER AND STRESS DISTRIBUTION
Principles of water flow Darcys law Permeability Laboratory Methods Field measurement of
permeability Effective stress concept Dry and saturated soils. Stress distribution in soil media
Bousinesqs Analysis Westergaards Analysis Intensity of vertical stress using influence charts.

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CONSOLIDATION AND COMPACTION CHARACTERISTICS OF SOILS
Consolidation measurement of compressibility e-log p curves Terzaghis one dimensional
consolidation theory Determination of coefficient of consolidation Dompaction Factors affecting
compaction Laboratory and field compaction methods.

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UNIT IV
SHEAR STRENGTH
Shear at a point Mechanism of shear resistance Mohr Coluomb failure criterion Measurement of
shear strength Direct shear test Triaxial shear test Unconfined compression strength test - Vane
shear test Shear strength of clay soil Shear strength of sand.

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UNIT V
STABILITY OF SLOPES
Types of slopes Stability of infinite slope Stability of Finite slope Total stress Analysis Swedish
circle method Use of Taylors stability number Slope failure mechanicsm Effect of Tension cracks.

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STATE OF ART/ADVANCES (NOT FOR EXAMINATION)
Reinforced soil slopes and walls Reinforced soil structures - Slope failure repairs
TUTORIAL: 15
TOTAL: 60
TEXT BOOKS
1. GopalRanjan and Rao, ASR, Basic and Applied Soil Mechanics New Age International (P) Limited
Publication, New Delhi, Second Edition, 2010.
2. Venkataramaiah, Geotechnical Engineering, New Age International Ltd., New Delhi Third Edition,
2012.
3. Punmia,B.C, Soil Mechanics and Foundation Engineering, Laxmi Publications, New Delhi,
Sixteenth Edition, 2005.
REFERENCES
1. Alam Singh, Modern Geotechnical Engineering, IBS Publications, New Delhi, 2010.
2. Muni Budhu,Soil Mechanics and Foundation Engineering, Wiley India Publication, New Delhi,
Second Edition, 2010.
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13CE502

CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT

3 0 0 3

OBJECTIVES
To understand the basic concepts in construction planning and scheduling
To study about benefits in project crashing and cost control in a project
To learn about the importance of safety and quality in construction field
To study the entire management system
OUTCOMES
At the end of the course the student should be able to
Use the basic fundamentals and theory on project planning in construction projects
Analyze the skill on resource management, quality management and cost management with respect to
the project schedule and to implement the mathematical skills to solve the construction problems
Use the implementation of construction management software and management at organizational level
UNIT I
CONSTRUCTION PLANNING
Basic concepts in the development of construction plansChoice of technology and construction
method Work tasks Definition Precedence relationships among activitiesEstimating activity
durationsEstimating resource requirements for work activitiescoding systems
UNIT II
SCHEDULING PROCEDURES AND TECHNIQUES
Relevance of construction schedulesBar charts The critical path methodCalculations for critical path
schedulingActivity float and schedulesPresenting project schedulesCritical path scheduling for
Activityonnode and with leads, lags and windows Resource oriented schedulingScheduling with
resource constraints and precedences Scheduling with uncertain durationsCrashing and time/cost trade
offs Improving the scheduling process Introduction to application software
UNIT III
COST CONTROL MONITORING AND ACCOUNTING
The cost control problemThe project budgetForecasting for activity cost control Financial
accounting systems and cost accountsControl of project cash flowsSchedule controlSchedule and
budget updatesRelating cost and schedule information
UNIT IV
QUALITY ASSURANCE CONTROL AND MONITORING
Quality and safety concerns in constructionOrganizing for quality and safetyWork and material
specificationsTotal quality controlQuality control by statistical methods Statistical quality control
with sampling by attributesStatistical quality control by sampling and variables - Codal provisions.
UNIT V
ORGANIZATION AND USE OF PROJECT INFORMATION
Types of project informationAccuracy and use of informationComputerized organization and use of
information Organizing information in databasesRelational model of Data basesOther conceptual
models of databasesCentralized database management systemsDatabases and application programs
Information transfer and flow

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STATE OF ART/ADVANCES (NOT FOR EXAMINATION)
Planning and scheduling for an apartment project- Scheduling a residential building using MS projectPreparation of project budget for an office building- Study of primavera
TOTAL: 45
TEXT BOOKS
1. Chitkara, K.K. Construction Project Management Planning, Scheduling and Control, Tata McGraw
Hill Publishing Co., New Delhi, 2012.
2. Chris Hendrickson and Tung Au, Project Management for Construction Fundamentals Concepts for
Owners, Engineers, Architects and Builders, Prentice Hall, Pitsburgh, 2000.
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REFERENCES
1. Halpin,D.W., Financial and cost concepts for construction Management, John Wiley and Sons, New
York,2005.
2. Jimmie W.Hinze, Construction Planning and Scheduling, Prentice Hall Publication,4 thedition,2011

13CE503

STRUCTURAL ANALYSIS - I

3 1 0 4

OBJECTIVES
To study the concept of moving loads
To learn the different types of force and displacement method for analysis
OUTCOMES
At the end of the course the student should be able to
Analyze the structure for moving loads.
Use the different techniques adopted for analyzing the structures
UNIT I
MOVING LOADS AND INFLUENCE LINES
Introduction to moving loads - Concept of influence lines - Influence lines for reaction, shear force and
bending moment for simply supported beams - Influence lines for forces in trusses Analysis for
different types of moving loads - Single concentrated load - Several concentrated loads - Uniformly
distributed load shorter and longer than the span.
UNIT II
ARCHES
Arches as structural forms Examples of arch structures Types of arches Analysis of three hinged
and two hinged, parabolic and circular arches Settlement and temperature effects
UNIT III
CONSISTENT DEFORMATION METHOD
Introduction Statically indeterminate beams and pin jointed frames - Maxwells law of Reciprocal
deflection Generalised Maxwells theorem-Bettis reciprocal theorem.
UNIT IV
SLOPE DEFLECTION METHOD
Continuous beams and rigid frames (with and without sway) Symmetry and antisymmetry
Simplification for hinged end Support displacements.
UNIT V
MOMENT DISTRIBUTION METHOD
Distribution and carryover of moments Stiffness and carry over factors Analysis of continuous beams
Plane rigid frames with and without sway-Box Culvert.

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UNIT VI
STATE OF ART/ADVANCES (NOT FOR EXAMINATION)
Introduction to Structural Analysis Softwares STAAD Pro and ETABS
TUTORIAL: 15
TOTAL: 60
TEXT BOOKS
1. Vaidyanadhan, R and Perumal, P,Comprehensive Structural Analysis Vol. I& Vol. II, , Laxmi
Publications, New Delhi, 2010
2. Punmia.B.C, Ashok kumar Jain and ArunkumarJain, Theory of structures II, Laxmi Publication
Pvt . Ltd, 2012
REFERENCES
1. Rajasekaran S and Sankarasubramanian G, Computational Structural Mechanics, Prentice Hall of
India Pvt.Ltd, Delhi, 2011
2. Reddy.C.S Basic Structural Analysis Tata McGraw- Hill publishing Company Ltd , New Delhi ,
2010.
3. William Weaver, Jr& James M.Gere, Matrix analysis of framed structures, CBS Publishers&
Distributors, Delhi, 2004.
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5.

Pandit G.S. and Gupta S.P., Structural Analysis A Matrix Approach, Tata McGraw Hill Publishing
Company Ltd., 2010.
Bhavikatti.S.S, Structural Analysis-I,Vikas Publishing House pvtLtd., New Delhi,2011.

13CE504

DESIGN OF STEEL STRUCTURES

3 1 0 4

OBJECTIVES
To study the concept of structures subjected to compressive, tensile and bending loads, as per current
coda provisions including connections.
To understand the design of structural systems such as roof trusses.
To learn the analysis and design cold formed steel structures.
OUTCOMES
At the end of the course the student should be able to
Solve the problems related to tension and compression members.
Use the concept of different methods for the design of beams, roof trusses, and industrial structures.
Analyze all types of industrial structures and cold formed structures
Design the various steel structures and joints.
UNIT I
TENSION MEMBERS
Types of sections Net area Net effective sections for angles and Tee in tension Design of
connections in tension members Use of lug angles Design of tension splice Concept of shear lag.
UNIT II
COMPRESSION MEMBERS
Types of compression members Theory of columns Basis of current codal provision for compression
member design Slenderness ratio Design of single section and compound section compression
members Design of lacing and battening type columns Design of column bases Gusseted base.
UNIT III
BEAMS
Design of laterally supported and unsupported beams Built up beams Beams subjected to biaxial
bending Design of plate girders riveted and welded Intermediate and bearing stiffeners Web
splices- Gantry girder.
UNIT IV
ROOF TRUSSES AND INDUSTRIAL STRUCTURES
Roof trusses Roof and side coverings Design loads, Design of purlin and elements of truss; End
bearing.
UNIT V
ANALYSIS AND DESIGN OF COLD FORMED STEEL STRUCTURES
Types of cross sections Concept of local buckling and effective width Design of compression and
tension members Concept of lateral buckling-Design of beams.

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STATE OF ART/ADVANCES (NOT FOR EXAMINATION)
Different types of Roof trusses, Light Gauge Structures, Tall Structures subjected to heavy wind loads Pre-engineered Buildings
TUTORIAL: 15
TOTAL: 60
TEXT BOOKS
1. Dayaratnam, P., Design of Steel Structures, Second edition, S. Chand & Company, 2007.
2. Punmia B.C., Ashok Kumar Jain &Arun Kumar Jain, Comprehensive Design of Steel Structures,
Laxmi Publication, 2013.
REFERENCES
1. Ramachandra, S., Design of Steel Structures Vol. I & II, Standard Publication, New Delhi 2010.
2. Subramanian N, Design of Steel Structures, Oxford University press, USA , 2008.
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IS 800-2007 General construction in steel code of practice,BIS,New Delhi.


IS 875 -1987 Part I, II, III, IV, V Code of practice for design loads (other than Earth Quake) for
buildings and structures, BIS, New Delhi.
IS 801- 1975 Code of practice for use of cold formed light gauge steel structural members in general
building construction, Dec-1998, BIS, New Delhi.

13CE505

ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING - II

3 0 0 3

OBJECTIVES
To understand the nature of raw wastewater and treatment objectives.
To understand the sequence of unit operations and unit processes.
To learn the fundamentals governing the design and performance of the treatment technologies
reviewed in the module.
To study the role of each unit process within typical treatment process trains, their interaction and the
context of when they are applied.
OUTCOMES
At the end of the course the student should be able to
Plan an effective wastewater treatment plant.
Design the various primary and secondary treatment units of waste water.
Solve problems related to sludge disposal and sludge digestion
UNIT I
COLLECTION AND CONVEYANCEOF WASTEWATER
Quantity and estimation of sanitary sewage-Fluctuations in flow pattern-Storm water runoff estimationEmpirical and rational methods- Design flow for separate andcombined systems-Hydraulics of sewersSelf cleansing velocity- full flow and partial flow conditions, sewer sections and appurtenances, sewer
materials, joints, laying, testing, cleaning and maintenance-Types of pumps, house drainage and street
connections.
UNIT II
CHARACTRISTICS AND ANALYSIS OF WASTEWATER
Sources and characteristics of wastewater -Analysis of sewage- Dissolved oxygen- Biochemical oxygen
demand-Chemical oxygen demand-Significance and limitations-Relative stability of sewage-Sewage
sampling-Effluent disposal standards.
UNIT III
PHYSICO CHEMICAL TREATMENT OF WASTEWATER
Objectives-Selection of unit operation and process- Design principles of screen chamber, Comminutor,
Skimming tanks- Equalization tank-Grit chamber-Primary sedimentation tank-Coagulation and
flocculation.
UNIT IV
BIOLOGICAL TREATMENT OF WASTEWATER
Objectives of biological treatment- Kinetics of biological growth-factors affecting biological growthSuspended culture systems-Attached culture systems- Activated sludge process and its types-Design of
conventional activated sludge process-Oxidation / stabilization ponds-Aerobic and facultative pondsLagoons-Trickling Filters-Septic tank and soak pit-design, principle and operation-UASB reactor
principles and operation.
UNIT V
SLUDGE TREATMENT AND WASTEWATER DISPOSAL TECHNIQUES
Sludge characteristics-Weight volume relationship-Sludge conditioning, dewatering, sludge digestionProcess and parameters -Disposal on land- Subsurface irrigation-Sewage sickness of soil-Disposal into
water bodies-Self-purification of streams-Oxygen sag curve-Streeter Phelps model.

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STATE OF ART/ADVANCES (NOT FOR EXAMINATION)
Computer Models: Exposure to computer models for water and air quality
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TEXT BOOKS
1. Garg, S.K., Environmental Engineering Vol. II, Khanna Publishers, New Delhi, 2010.
2. Peavy S W, Rowe D R and Tchobanoglous G, "Environmental Engineering", Tata McGraw Hill,
2013.
3. Arceivala, S.J. Wastewater treatment for pollution control, Tata McGraw Hill, 2012.
4. Duggal,K.N., Elements of Environmental Engineering, S.Chand Publishers, New Delhi,2008.
REFERENCES
1. Metcalf and Eddy, M.C., "Wastewater Engineering - Treatment & Reuse", Tata McGraw-Hill
Publications, New Delhi, 2003.
2. Manual on Sewerage and Sewage Treatment, CPHEEO, Ministry of Urban Development, Government
of India, New Delhi, 2013.
3. R.L. Droste, Theory and Practice of water and waste water Treatment Wiley India Pvt Ltd, 2011

13CE506

TRANSPORTATION ENGINEERING - I

3 0 0 3

OBJECTIVES
To study the concept of railway planning, geometric design, railway track construction, maintenance
and operation of signals, points and crossing, interlocking
To study the concept of airport planning, design and air traffic control
To understand the different types of structures used in harbour
OUTCOMES
At the end of the course the student should be able to
Design the various geometric elements of railway track, turnout
Solve the problems related to railway construction and maintenance
Design and plan the components of airport such as runways, taxiways, terminal building
Use the techniques for air traffic control
Design and plan a harbour
UNIT I
RAILWAY PLANNING AND DESIGN
Role of Indian Railways in National Development - Engineering Surveys for Track Alignment
Conventional and modern methods - Permanent way, its components and functions of each Component:
Rails - Rail fastenings - Concept of gauges, Coning of wheels, Creeps and kinks. Sleepers Materials,
Density. Ballasts Materials - Ballastless tracks. geometric design of railway tracks Gradients and
grade compensation, Super-Elevation, widening of gauges in curves, Transition curves, Horizontal and
vertical curves
UNIT II
RAILWAY TRACK CONSTRUCTION, MAINTENANCE AND OPERATION
Points and crossings - Design of turnouts, Working principle - Signalling, interlocking and track
circuiting - Construction & maintenance Conventional and modern methods - Track drainage Technologies. Re-laying of Track. Lay outs of railway stations and yards - Rollings stock Tractive power- Track Resistance - Level Crossings - MRTS
UNIT III
AIRPORT PLANNING AND DESIGN
Advantages and Limitations of Air Transport - Airport Planning - Site Selection - Runway DesignOrientation - Cross wind component - Wind rose diagram (Problems) - Corrections for basic runway
length - Geometric standards for runway - Taxiway Design Geometric standards for taxiway Minimum Separation Clearance - Airport Drainage - Airport Zoning - Clearance over highways and
railways
UNIT IV
AIRPORT LAYOUTS, VISUAL AIDS, AND AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL
Airport Layouts Apron - Terminal Building Hangars - Motor Vehicle Parking area and circulation
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Pattern - Airport buildings Primary functions - Planning concept, Principles of passenger flow,
Passenger facilities - Visual aids Runway and taxiway markings, Wind direction indicators, Runway
and taxiway lightings, Air traffic control Air traffic control network - Helipads
UNIT V
HARBOUR ENGINEERING
Harbours - Requirements and classification of harbours, Site selection Dredging - Planning and
Layout of entrance - Terminal facilities Port buildings - Warehouse - Transit Sheds - Mooring
accessories - Navigational aids - Coastal structures- Piers, breakwaters, Wharves, Jetties, Quays, Spring
fenders, Dry and wet docks.

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UNIT VI
STATE OF ART/ADVANCES (NOT FOR EXAMINATION)
Track Modernisation Automated maintenance and upgrading of railway track, Design of coastal
structures Design of airport pavements-Field visit to railway station, Airport and Harbour
TOTAL: 45
TEXT BOOKS
1. SaxenaSubhash C and SatyapalArora, A Course in Railway Engineering, DhanpatRai and Sons, Delhi,
2010.
2. Khanna S. K., Arora M. G. and Jain S. S., Airport Planning and Design, Nemchand and Brothers,
Roorkee, 2006.
3. Bindra S.P., A Course in Docks and Harbour Engineering, Dhanpat Rai and Sons, New Delhi, 2013.
REFERENCES
1. Rangwala, Railway Engineering, Charotar Publishing House, Pvt Ltd, Anand, 2011.
2. Rangwala, Airport Engineering, Charotar Publishing House, Pvt Ltd, Anand, 2011.
3. Mundrey J.S., A course in Railway Track Engineering, Tata McGraw Hill, 2009.

13CE511

ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING LABORATORY

0 0 3 1

OBJECTIVES
To understand the principles of physico chemical analysis of water and wastewater.
To get a hands on exposure in water and wastewater analysis, to interpret the results and draw
conclusions about the quality of water.
To learn the principles of analysis of common air pollutants.
LIST OF EXPERIMENTS
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Sampling and preservation methods for analysis of water and wastewater


Physical Examination of water: taste, odor and color
Determination of pH, acidity and alkalinity
Determination of electrical conductivity and TDS
Determination of turbidity
Determination of hardness
Determination of total solids
Determination of DO and BOD
Determination of COD
Determination of fluoride and iron
Determination of chloride and sulphate
Determination of available chlorine
Determination of optimum coagulant dosage
Determination of a criteria air pollutant
Bacteriological examination of water (Demonstration only)
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13EN512/13EN612

COMMUNICATION SKILLS LABORATORY

(Common to all branches of B.E/ B.Tech Programmes)


OBJECTIVES
To equip students of engineering and technology with effective speaking and listening skills in
English.
To help them develop their soft skills and interpersonal skills, which will make the transition from
college to workplace smoother and help them excel in their job.
To enhance the performance of students at Placement Interviews, Group Discussions and other
recruitment exercises.
Theory
Presentation Skills Group Discussion-Body Language-Team Work- Time Management-Stress
Management Interview Skills

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A. English Language Lab


1. Listening Comprehension:
Listening and typing Listening and sequencing of sentences Filling in the blanks -Listening and
answering questions.

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2. Reading :
Reading Newspapers- Skimming Scanning -Filling in the blanks - Close exercises Vocabulary
building - Reading and answering questions.
3. Speaking:
Phonetics: Intonation Ear training - Correct Pronunciation Sound recognition exercises Common
Errors in English.
Conversations: Face to Face Conversation Telephone conversation Role play activities (Students take
on roles and engage in conversation
4.Writing
Correction of Errors- Sequencing of Sentences - Letter Writing-Resume-Technical Reports Minutes of
meeting E mail Communication
B. Viewing and discussing audio-visual materials /Practice Sessions

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1. Resume / Report Preparation / Letter Writing


Structuring the resume / Report - Letter writing / Email Communication.

2. Presentation skills:
Elements of effective presentation Structure of presentation - Presentation tools Voice Modulation
Audience analysis - Body language
3. Soft Skills:
Time management Articulateness Assertiveness Psychometrics Innovation and Creativity - Stress
Management & Poise
4. Group Discussion:
GD a part of selection process - Structure of GD Moderator Types of GD- Strategies in GD Team
work - Body Language - Mock GD - Technical seminar
5. Interview Skills:
Kinds of interviews Required Key Skills Corporate culture Mock interviews.
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13CE513

GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERING LABORATORY

0 3 1

OBJECTIVES
To learn index properties of soils and soil classification.
To learn principles of consolidation and shear strength.
LIST OF EXPERIMENTS
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Moisture content determination.


Grain size distribution - Sieve analysis.
Specific gravity of soil grains.
Relative density of sands.
Atterberg limits test.
a. Liquid limit test
b. Plastic limit test
c. Shrinkage limit test
Determination of moisture - Density relationship using standard Proctor test.
Field density test
a. Core cutter method
b. Sand replacement method
Permeability determination
a. Constant head method
b. Variable head method
Direct shear test on cohesion less soil.
Unconfined compression test on cohesive soil.
Vane Shear Test for Cohesive Soil.
California Bearing Ratio test on soil.
Triaxial compression test.
One dimensional consolidation test.
TOTAL: 45

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13CE601

CONCRETE TECHNOLOGY

3 0 0 3

OBJECTIVES
To understand the properties of concrete,
To know about the concepts of mix design,
To acquire knowledge in special concretes, durability of concrete, concreting under special
circumstances.
OUTCOMES
At the end of the course the student should be able to
Design the given grade of concrete
Use different special concreting techniques
Perform test on fresh and hardened concrete
UNIT I
CONCRETE MAKING MATERIALS
Cement - Composition and properties of cement - Tests on Physical properties of cement - consistency setting time - soundness - strength. Other types of cements - composition, properties and uses - BIS
specifications. Aggregates: Classification Characteristics affecting Concrete Properties - Tests on
aggregates - BIS specifications. Water : Requirement of water for concrete making IS code
specifications
UNIT II
ADMIXTURES AND MIX DESIGN
Admixtures - Plasticizers super-plasticizers Retarders Accelerators Air entraining admixtures
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supplementary cementitious materials: silica fume, fly ash, metakaolin, ground granulated blast furnace
slag water proofing admixtures: Properties, advantages, dosage and application. Mix design:
Introduction, concept of mix design various mix design methods batching of ingredients: volume
batching, weigh batching IS method and ACI method of mix proportioning- Mix Proportioning of
concrete using admixtures.
UNIT III
FRESH CONCRETE AND HARDENING OF CONCRETE
Workability: Definition, factor affecting workability, measurement of workability: slump test, K slump
test, compacting factor test segregation bleeding steps of manufacture of concrete: batching,
mixing, transporting, placing, compacting curing of concrete - Factors affecting strength of concrete:
water / cement ratio, maturity of concrete, micro cracking and autogeneous healing evolution of heat
and expansion shrinkage of concrete and factors affecting it.
UNIT IV
DURABILITY OF CONCRETE AND TESTING OF HARDENED CONCRETE
Durability: Definition, significance permeability chemical attack, sulphate attack methods of
controlling thermal properties of concrete chloride attack concrete in sea water resistance to
abrasion and cavitations acoustic properties corrosion of steel.
Testing on hardened concrete: Compression test, flexural strength of concrete, indirect tension test
methods factors influencing strength results Accelerated strength tests determination of modulus of
elasticity in situ strength determination variation in test results non destructive strength tests: ultra
sonic pulse velocity tests, rebound hammer test.
UNIT V
SPECIAL CONCRETES
Lightweight concrete - High strength concrete- High Performance Concrete Fibre reinforced concrete
Ferrocement Polymer Concrete- Ready mix concrete Pumped concrete Pre-placed concrete
Shotcrete Vacuum Concrete Mass Concrete - Sulphur Concrete Waste material based Concrete.
Special Concreting methods Cold Weather concreting, hot weather concreting

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STATE OF ART/ADVANCES (NOT FOR EXAMINATION)
Recent advancement in concreting methods and their practices Innovations in special concrete. Eco0
friendly materials usage as concrete ingredients -Problems in concreting under special circumstances
Case studies
TOTAL: 45
TEXT BOOKS
1. Shetty M.S., Concrete Technology, S.Chand and Company Ltd., New Delhi,2009.
2. Santhakumar, A.R., Concrete Technology, Oxford University Press, New Delhi, 2009
REFERENCES
1. Neville, A.M., Properties of Concrete, Pearson, 2012.
2. Gambir, M.L. Concrete Technology, Tata McGraw Hill, Publishing Co, Ltd, New Delhi, 2004.
3. IS: 10262, Recommended Guidelines for Concrete Mix Design, 2009, BIS, New Delhi.

13CE602

GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERING - II

OBJECTIVES
To learn the fundamentals of site exploration.
To study the concept of earth pressure theories.
To understand the design of shallow and deep foundations.
OUTCOMES
At the end of the course the student should be able to
Solve problems relating to bearing capacity.
Analyze bearing pressures and load carrying capabilities of different foundation systems.
Design shallow, deep, and well foundations.
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UNIT I
SOIL INVESTIGATION AND CHOICE OF FOUNDATION
Methods of soil exploration Boring Sampling Disturbed and undisturbed sampling Sampling
techniques Bore log and soil investigation report Function and requirements of good foundation
Choice of foundation based on soil conditions.

UNIT II
BEARING CAPACITY AND SHALLOW FOUNDATIONS
Location and depth of foundations Codal provisions Bearing capacity of shallow foundations on
homogeneous deposit Terzaghis theory IS code method Field tests Factors influencing bearing
capacity Settlement of foundations Components of settlement Allowable and maximum differential
settlement Proportioning of footing (no structural design) Methods of improving bearing capacity
Methods of minimizing settlements.

UNIT III PILE FOUNDATIONS


Need for deep foundations -Types of piles - Classification of piles Load carrying capacity of piles in
granular and cohesive soils Static and dynamic formulae Pile carrying capacity by field tests - Pile
load test Group capacity Settlement of pile groups Negative skin friction.

UNIT IV EARTH PRESSURE AND RETAINING WALLS


Earth pressure theory Plastic equilibrium in soils Active and passive state Rankines theory
Coulombs wedge theory Earth pressure on retaining walls of simple configurations Stability of
retaining wall Culmanns graphical method for determining earth pressure.

UNIT V

FOUNDATIONS ON EXPANSIVE SOILS AND GROUND IMPROVEMENT


METHODS
Shrinkage and expansion of clays Identification of expansive soils Measurement of swell and swell
pressure Principles of design of foundations in expansive soils Ground improvement methods
Preloading Soil replacement Densification Stabilization Soil reinforcement.
UNIT VI STATE OF ART/ADVANCES (NOT FOR EXAMINATION)
Reinforces soil foundations Embankments over weak soil - Mechanism of bearing capacity failure in
reinforced soils.

TUTORIAL: 15
TOTAL:60
TEXT BOOKS
1.
Varghese P.C., Foundation Engineering, Prentice Hall of India, 2005.
2.
Gopal Ranjan and Rao A.S.R., Basic and Applied Soil Mechanics, New age International (P)
Ltd Publications, New Delhi, Second Edition, 2010.
REFERENCES
1.
Venkataramaiah.C, Geotechnical Engineering, New Age International Ltd., New Delhi,2008.
2.
Alam Singh., Modern Geotechnical Engineering, IBS Publications, New Delhi, 2012.
3.
Punmia.B.C., Soil Mechanics and Foundation Engineering, Laxmi Publications, New Delhi,
Sixteenth Edition, 2005.
4.
Braja M. Dass, Principles of Foundation Engineering, Thomson Brooks Gole, Singapore, 2005.

13CE603

STRUCTURAL ANALYSIS II

OBJECTIVES
To understand the different types of matrix method of analysis.
To study the concept of plastic analysis.
To learn advanced topics such as finite element method and space structures.

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OUTCOMES
At the end of the course the student should be able to
Analyze the structure by matrix methods for statical and kinematic indeterminancy.
Analyze space trusses and cable structures.
UNIT I
FLEXIBILITY METHOD
Equilibrium and compatibility Determinate Vs Indeterminate structures Indeterminacy - Primary
structure Compatibility conditions Analysis of indeterminate pin-jointed plane frames, continuous
beams (with redundancy restricted to two).
UNIT II
STIFFNESS METHOD
Element and global stiffness matrices Analysis of continuous beams Co-ordinate transformations
Rotation matrix Transformations of stiffness matrices, load vectors and displacements vectors
Analysis of pin-jointed plane frames.
UNIT III
DIRECT STIFFNESS METHOD
Introduction Discretisation of a structure Displacement functions One and two dimensional
elements - Bar element - Truss element Beam element.
UNIT IV
PLASTIC ANALYSIS OF STRUCTURES
Statically indeterminate axial problems Beams in pure bending Plastic moment of resistance Plastic
modulus Shape factor Load factor Plastic hinge and mechanism Plastic analysis of indeterminate
beams and frames Upper and lower bound theorems .
UNIT V
SPACE AND CABLE STRUCTURES
Analysis of space trusses using method of tension coefficients Beams curved in plan - Suspension
cables - Cables with two and three hinged stiffening girders.

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STATE OF ART/ADVANCES (NOT FOR EXAMINATION)
Fundamental concepts of Finite Element method- Introduction to MATLAB software.
TUTORIAL: 15
TOTAL: 60
TEXT BOOKS
1. Vaidyanathan, R. and Perumal, P., Comprehensive structural Analysis Vol. I & II, Laxmi
Publications, New Delhi, 2010.
2. Devdas Menon Advanced Structural Analysis Narosa publishing House, New Delhi, 2013.
REFERENCES
1. Rajasekeran.S and SankaraSubaramanian.G Computational structural Mechanics Prentice hall of
India Pvt.Ltd, New Delhi, 2011.
2. Pandit G.S. & S.P. Gupta, Structural Analysis A Matrix Approach, Tata McGraw Hill publishing
company Ltd, New Delhi, 2010.
3. Reddy C.S., Basic Structural Analysis. Tata McGraw Hill Pub. Ltd., 2010.

13CE604

TRANSPORTATION ENGINEERING - II

3 0 0 3

OBJECTIVES
To study the concept of highway planning, alignment, geometric design, pavement design
highway financing
To understand different materials and equipments for road construction and tunnel construction

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OUTCOMES
At the end of the course the student should be able to
Use various methods for highway planning, road construction, tunnel construction and highway
financing
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Design geometric elements and pavement design


Analyze the properties of highway materials
UNIT I
HIGHWAY PLANNING AND ALIGNMENT
Role of transportation in society- Highway development in India. Institutions for Highway development at
National level - Indian Roads Congress, Highway Research Board, National Highway Authority of India,
Ministry of Road Transport and Highways, and Central Road Research Institute - Factors controlling
highway alignment - Engineering surveys for alignment - Conventional methods and modern methods
Highway financing Classification and cross section of urban and rural roads - Highway cross sectional
elements- Cross sections of different class of roads.
UNIT II
GEOMETRIC DESIGN OF HIGHWAYS
Road user - Vehicle and traffic characteristics- Stopping Sight Distance (SSD), Overtaking Sight Distance
(OSD), Sight distance at intersections, Intermediate sight distance and illumination sight distance - Design
of horizontal alignments Super elevation - Widening of pavements on horizontal curves - Transition
curves- Gradients- Summit and valley curves, - Geometric design of hill roads [IRC Standards Only].
Standards for expressways
UNIT III
DESIGN OF RIGID AND FLEXIBLE PAVEMENTS
Rigid and Flexible Pavements- Components and their Functions, Design Principles of Flexible and Rigid
Pavements, Factors affecting the Design of Pavements. Design Practice for Flexible Pavements [CBR
method, IRC Method]. Design Practice for Rigid Pavements [IRC Recommendations-Problems], Joints
UNIT IV
HIGHWAY MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENTS
Desirable properties and testing of highway materials: - Soil California Bearing Ratio Test, Field density
test. Aggregate - Crushing, abrasion, impact tests, water absorption, flakiness and elongation indices and
stone polishing value test - Bitumen- Types Tests on bitumen - Penetration, ductility, viscosity, binder
content, softening point, flash and fire point tests.- Bituminous mix designRoad making
machinery- Compaction equipment, bituminous construction equipment, cement concrete road making
equipments.
UNIT V
ROAD CONSTRUCTION AND MAINTENANCE
Construction practice - Water Bound Macadam road - Bituminous road and cement concrete road Highway drainage - Types of defects in Flexible pavements Surface defects, cracks, deformation,
Disintegration Symptoms, Causes and Treatments. - Types of failures in rigid pavements Scaling,
shrinkage, warping - Structural cracks, spalling of joints and mud pumping - Special Repairs - Pavement
Evaluation Pavement Surface conditions and structural evaluation - Evaluation of pavement - Failure and
strengthening - Overlay design by Benkelman beam method [Procedure only]

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STATE OF ART/ADVANCES (NOT FOR EXAMINATION)
Modern methods for construction and maintenance of roads Dessert roads Roads in swampy and
waterlogged areas and in black cotton soil Structures in hill roads
TOTAL: 45
TEXT BOOKS
1. Kadiyali L R, and Lal N.B, Principles and Practice of Highway Engineering, Khanna publishers,
Delhi, 2011.
2. Khanna S.K and Justo C E G, Highway Engineering, Nem Chand & Bros, Roorkee, 2001.
REFERENCES
1. Design and specifications of Rural roads (manual) Ministry of rural roads, Government of India, New
Delhi 2001.
2. IRC:52- 2001 Recommendations about the Alignment Survey and Geometric Design of Hill Roads,
Indian Road Congress, New Delhi
3. Dr..Sharma,S.K. Principles, Practice and Design of Highway Engineering, S.Chand & company New
Delhi,2012
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Guidelines for the design of Flexible Pavements, IRC:37 - 2001, The Indian Roads Congress, New
Delhi.
Guideline for the design of rigid pavements for highways, IRC: 58-2002, The Indian Roads Congress,
New Delhi.

13CE605

DESIGN OF RC ELEMENTS

3 1 0 4

OBJECTIVES
To understand the fundamental principles and procedures of reinforced concrete design.
To study the principles of reinforced concrete design to real world problems.
OUTCOMES
At the end of the course the student should be able to
Apply the basic requirements of the Indian standard IS456-2000 design specification.
Apply the concepts of strain compatibility and equilibrium concepts to determine the strength of RC
members
Design simple and continuous RC beams of any cross sectional shape for shear, flexure, and
deflection.
UNIT I
REINFORCED CONCRETE MATERIALS
MATERIALS:
Stress strain curve for concrete Standard concrete mixes for RCC works Types of reinforcements
Plain and deformed bars Stress- strain curve for reinforcing steel.
DESIGN CONCEPTS:
Concept of elastic method, ultimate load method and limit state method Advantages of limit state
method over other methods Design codes and specification Limit state philosophy as detailed in IS
code Durability limit state Deflection cracking Modification factor.
UNIT II
DESIGN FOR FLEXURE
Analysis and design of one way and two way rectangular slab subjected to uniformly distributed load for
various boundary conditions and corner effects Analysis and design of singly and doubly reinforced
rectangular and flanged beams
UNIT III
DESIGN FOR BOND, ANCHORAGE SHEAR & TORSION
Behaviour of RC members in bond and anchorage - Design requirements as per current code - Behaviour
of RC beams in shear and torsion - Design of RC members for combined bending shear and torsion.
UNIT IV
DESIGN OF COLUMNS AND STAIR CASES
Types of columns Braced and unbraced columns Design of short column for axial, uniaxial and
biaxial bending Design of long columns- Design of staircases (ordinary and doglegged)
UNIT V
DESIGN OF FOOTING AND DETAILING
Design of wall footing Design of axially and eccentrically loaded rectangular footing Design of
combined rectangular footing for two columns only Standard method of detailing RC beams, slabs and
columns Special requirements of detailing with reference to erection process- Principles of design of
mat foundation.

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STATE OF ART/ADVANCES (NOT FOR EXAMINATION)
Moment-Curvature relationship for beams - Flexural strengthening of RC beams with composites
laminates Case studies.
TUTORIAL: 15
TOTAL: 60
TEXT BOOKS
1. Gambhir,M.L., Fundamental of Reinforced concrete Design,PHI learning , Pvt.Ltd.2009

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Varghese, P.C., Limit State Design of Reinforced Concrete, Prentice Hall of India, Pvt. Ltd., New
Delhi, 2013

REFERENCES
1. Sinha, S.N. Reinforced Concrete Design Tata McGraw Hill Publishing Company Ltd. 2008.
2. Unnikrishna Pillai and Devdass Menon - Reinforced Concrete Design Tata McGraw Hill Publishing
Company Ltd. 2008.
3. Purushothaman, P. Reinforced Concrete Structural Elements Tata McGraw Hill Publishing Co. Ltd.
2007.
4. Punmia .B.C, Ashok kumar jain and Arun kumar jain Reinforced Concrete Structure, Laxmi
publications New Delhi, 2000.
5. Jain, A K, Limit State Design of RC structures, Nemchand Publications, Roorkee, 2007.
6. SP 16: 1980 Design Aids for Reinforced Concrete to IS 456: 1978, BIS, New Delhi
7. SP 34: 1987 Handbook on Concrete Reinforcement and Detailing, BIS, New Delhi
8. IS 456: 2000 Plain and Reinforced Concrete - Code of Practice, BIS, New Delhi .
9. IS 875 : 1987 Code of practice for design loads (other than earthquake)for buildings and structures,
Part 1: Dead loads - Unit weights of building material and stored materials, BIS, New Delhi
Part 2: Imposed loads,Part 3: Wind Loads,Part 4 Snow loads,Part 5 Special loads and load
combinations. , BIS, New Delhi
10. National Building Code 2005, BIS, New Delhi.

13CE611

COMPUTER AIDED DESIGN AND DRAFTING


LABORATORY

0 0 6 2

OBJECTIVES
To learn the detailing symbols
To study the design and drafting procedure of bolted and welded Joints
To learn the design and drafting procedure of plate Girders, lacing and battening type columns
To understand the design and drafting procedure of a simple roof truss
To understand the design and drafting procedure of RCC beams, columns and footings
LIST OF EXPERIMENTS
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Study of detailing symbols and Standard method of detailing RCC and steel structural members
Design and detailing of a bolted Joint subjected to shear and bending
Design and detailing of a welded Joint subjected to shear and bending
Design and detailing of a simply supported welded Plate Girder
Design and detailing of a lacing and battening type columns.
Design and detailing of a simple roof truss for gravity loads
Design and detailing of a reinforced concrete beam
Design and detailing of a reinforced concrete column.
Design and detailing of a wall footing
Design and detailing of an eccentrically loaded rectangular footing
TOTAL: 90

13CE612

CONCRETE AND HIGHWAY LABORATORY

OBJECTIVES
To understand the various tests procedure of fresh and hardened concrete
To study mix design as per Indian and ACI Standards
To conduct test on aggregate and bitumen.

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LIST OF EXPERIMENTS
TESTS ON CONCRETE
1. Concrete Mix Design ACI Method and IS Method
2. Workability test on concrete- Slump, Compaction factor and Vee Bee test
3. Strength test on concrete with and without admixtures Compressive strength, Split tensile strength
test and Flexural strength test
4. Determination of Modulus of elasticity of concrete.
5. Non-Destructive Testing for hardened properties
TESTS ON AGGREGATES
1. Flakiness Index and Elongation Index
2. Crushing Value and Impact Value
3. Abrasion test- Los Angels abrasion test
TESTS ON BITUMEN
1. Penetration test
2. Viscosity test
3. Ductility test
4. Flash and fire point test on bitumen
5. Softening point test on bitumen or tar.
6. Specific gravity test
7. Marshall stability test
TOTAL: 90

SEMESTER VII
13CE701

DESIGN OF REINFORCED CONCRETE STRUCTURES

3 1 0 4

OBJECTIVES
To study the concept of design of retaining walls
To learn the design of water retaining structures
To study the design of staircases, flat slabs concrete walls and principles of design of mat foundation
To understand the analysis of the slabs using yield line method
To understand the design of solid slab bridges for IRC loadings and design of Box culverts
OUTCOMES
At the end of the course the student should be able to
Design retaining walls, water retaining structures, domes, staging and foundations of elevated water
tanks
Design staircases, flat slabs, concrete walls
Analyze slabs using yield line method.
Design solid slab bridges and box culverts for IRC loadings
UNIT I
RETAINING WALLS
Design of cantilever and counter fort retaining walls- Design of reinforced concrete walls
UNIT II
WATER TANKS
Underground rectangular tanks Domes Overhead circular and rectangular tanks Design of staging
and foundations
UNIT III
YIELD LINE THEORY
Application of virtual work method to Square, Rectangular, Circular and triangular slabs

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UNIT IV
PRESTRESSED CONCRETE
Introduction- Pretensioning-Post Tensioning-Loss of prestress- Analysis
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UNIT V
MISCELLANEOUS TOPICS
Design of flat slabs Bridges-Introduction-Classification of bridges-IRC loadings- Effective width of
load Dispersion-Design of solid slab bridge - Box culverts
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UNIT VI
STATE OF ART/ADVANCES (NOT FOR EXAMINATION)
Object oriented program to design a solid slab bridge, Ground level water tanks, Cantilever and
counterfort retaining walls
TUTORIAL: 15
TOTAL: 60
TEXT BOOKS
1. Krishna Raju, N., "Design of Reinforced Concrete Structures", CBS Publishers & Distributors, New
Delhi, 2013.
2. Sinha, N. C. and Roy, S.K., "Fundamentals of Reinforced Concrete", S Chand & Co, Ltd., New Delhi,
2011.
REFERENCES
1. Varghese P C, "Limit State Design of Reinforced Concrete", Prentice Hall of India Ltd, New Delhi,
2008.
2. Gambhir M.L., Design of Reinforced Concrete Structures, Prentice Hall of India Ltd, New Delhi,
2008.
3. Syal I C and Goyal A K, "Reinforced Concrete Structures", S.Chand& co., 2008.
4. Ram Chandra, Limit State Design, Standard Book House, New Delhi, 2006.
5. Gambhir,M.L ;Reinforced Concrete Structures, PHI Learning Private Ltd, NewDelhi 2008.
6. IS 456:2000 Code of practice for plain and reinforced concrete (fourth revision), BIS, New Delhi.
7. IS 3370(Part 1):2009 Code of practice for concrete structures for the storage of liquids: Part 1 General
requirements, BIS, New Delhi.
8. IS 3370(Part 2):2009 Code of practice for concrete structures for the storage of liquids: Part 2
Reinforced concrete structures, BIS, New Delhi.
9. IS 3370(Part 4):1967 Code of practice for concrete structures for the storage of liquids: Part 4 Design
tables, BIS, New Delhi.
10. IRC: 6-2000, Standard Specifications and Code of Practice for Road Bridges, Section II Loads and
Stresses (Fourth Revision), Indian Road Congress, New Delhi.
11. SP 16(S&T): 1980 Design aids for reinforced concrete to IS 456:1978, BIS, New Delhi.
12. SP 34(S&T): 1987 Handbook on concrete reinforcement and detailing, BIS, New Delhi.

13CE702

GEOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION SYSTEM

3 0 0 3

OBJECTIVE
To study about GIS techniques and its application in the field of Civil Engineering
OUTCOME
At the end of the course the student should be able
Use GIS techniques and apply it in civil engineering field
UNIT I
GIS TECHNIQUE AND DATA INPUT
MAP Types of maps Development of GIS Components of GIS Hardware, software, organization
Types of data Spatial and non-spatial data Point, line and polygon Vector and raster data
Database structures Files Vector and raster data structures.
UNIT II
DATA ANALYSIS AND MODELLING
Data retrieval Query Simple analysis Spatial analysis Overlay Vector data analysis Raster
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data analysis Modelling using GIS Digital elevation model Cost and path analysis Expert systems
Artificial intelligence Integration with GIS
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DATA OUTPUT AND ERROR ANALYSIS
Data output Types Devices used Raster and vector display devices Printers Plotters Photo
write devices Sources of errors Types of errors Elimination Accuracies
UNIT IV
GIS APPLICATIONS IN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Fields of applications Natural resources Agriculture Soil Water resources Wasteland
management - Social resources - Cadastral records LIS

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ADVANCED GIS APPLICATION
AM/FM Utility network management Integration with remote sensing Knowledge based techniques
Multicriteria techniques Introduction to object oriented data base models.
UNIT VI
STATE OF ART/ADVANCES (NOT FOR EXAMINATION)
Fundamental concepts of photogrammetry - Introduction to photogrammetry,
photogrammetry, Digital photogrammetry, Satellite photogrammetry

Analytical

TOTAL: 45
TEXT BOOKS
1. Burrough P A, Principles of GIS for Land Resources Assessment, Oxford Publication, 2000.
2. Michael N Demers, Fundamentals of Geographical Information Systems, Third Edition, John Wiley
Publications, 2008.
REFERENCE
1. Paul A Longley, Michael F Good child ,Geographical Information Systems Volume I and II, Second
Edition, John Wiley Publications, 2010.

13CE703

SEISMIC DESIGN OF STRUCTURES

3 0 0 3

OBJECTIVES
To understand the theory of vibration and basics of structural dynamics.
To study the design philosophy of earthquake resistant design of structures.
To learn the codal provisions for aseismic design of structures.
OUTCOMES
At the end of the course the student should be able to
Analyze a structure by seismic coefficient method.
Analyze structural integrity of a structure.
Design framed structures for Earthquake Resistant Design
UNIT I
THEORY OF VIBRATIONS
Concept of inertia and damping Types of Damping Difference between static forces and dynamic
excitation Degrees of freedom SDOF idealisation Equations of motion of SDOF system for mass as
well as base excitation Free vibration of SDOF system Response to harmonic excitation Impulse
and response to unit impulse Duhamel integral

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MULTIPLE DEGREE OF FREEDOM SYSTEM
Two degree of freedom system Normal modes of vibration Natural frequencies - Mode shapes Introduction to MDOF systems Decoupling of equations of motion Mode superposition Method
(Concepts only)

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ELEMENTS OF SEISMOLOGY
Causes of Earthquake Geological faults Tectonic plate theory Elastic rebound Epicentre
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earthquakes Magnitude and intensity scales Spectral acceleration - Information on some disastrous
earthquakes
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RESPONSE OF STRUCTURES TO EARTHQUAKE
Response and design spectra concept of peak acceleration Effect of soil properties and damping
Liquefaction of soils Importance of ductility Methods of introducing ductility into RC structures.
UNIT V
DESIGN METHODOLOGY
Seismic Design concepts-Design Spectrum Earthquake Resistant Design of simple framed structuresIS 1893, IS 4326- Codal provisions- ductile detailing of reinforced concrete frames as per IS 13920Base isolation techniques Vibration control measures.

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STATE OF ART/ADVANCES (NOT FOR EXAMINATION)
Computer aided analysis and design of building systems for earthquake loads-Response spectrum and
time history methods
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TOTAL: 45
TEXT BOOKS
1. Pankaj Agarwal and Shrikhande, Earth quake resistant Design of Structures, PHI Learning ,2009.
2. Chopra, A.K., Dynamics of Structures Theory and Applications to Earthquake Engineering,
Second Edition, Pearson Education, 2007.
3. Damodarasamy,S.R.,Kavitha,S. Basics of Structural Dynamics and Aseismic Design, PHI
Publishers, New Delhi.
REFERENCES
1. Dowrick, D.J., Earthquake Resistant Design & Risk Reduction, John Wiley & Sons, London, 2009.
2. Paz, M., Structural Dynamics Theory & Computation, CBS Publishers & Distributors, Shahdara,
Delhi, 2010.
3. IS 1893-2002, Criteria for Earth Quake resistant design of structures part I,BIS, New Delhi.
4. IS 13920-1993, Ductile Detailing of Reinforced Concrete Structures subjected to seismic force Code
of practice, BIS, New Delhi.
5. IS 4326-1993, Earth Quake resistant design &construction of building - Code of practice, BIS, New
Delhi.

13CE704

IRRIGATION ENGINEERING

3 0 0 3

OBJECTIVES
To understand the need and mode of irrigation.
To study about minimizing water losses and on farm development works.
To learn the concepts involved in elementary hydraulic design of different structures and its
maintenance.
OUTCOMES
At the end of the course the student should be able to
Plan irrigation projects.
Design of hydraulic structures
UNIT I
INTRODUCTION
Irrigation Need and mode of irrigation Advantages and types of irrigation Crop and crop seasons
consumptive use of water Root zone depth Duty and delta Relationship Factors affecting duty
Irrigation efficiencies Planning and development of irrigation projects.
UNIT II
IRRIGATION METHODS
Canal irrigation Lift irrigation Tank irrigation Flooding methods Merits and demerits Sprinkler
irrigation Drip irrigation.

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UNIT III
DIVERSION AND IMPOUNDING STRUCTURES
Functions of diversion head works Types Weirs Causes of failure of weirs and their remedies
Weirs on pervious foundations - Types of impounding structures - Tanks, sluices and weirs
Gravity dams Earth dams Arch dams Spillways Factors affecting location and type of dams
Forces on a dam Hydraulic design of dams

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CANAL IRRIGATION
Alignment of canals Classification of canals Canal drops Hydraulic design of drops
Cross drainage works Hydraulic design of cross drainage works Canal head works Canal regulators
River training works.

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IRRIGATION WATER MANAGEMENT
Need for optimization of water use Minimizing irrigation water losses On farm development works
Percolation ponds Participatory irrigation management Water users associations Changing
paradigms in water management Performance evaluation.

UNIT VI
STATE OF ART/ADVANCES (NOT FOR EXAMINATION)
Modeling of irrigation systems using ANN - Improving the energy efficiency of the pumping system irrigation scheduling techniques to make the application of the right amount of water possible, avoiding
excess applications
TOTAL: 45
TEXT BOOKS
1. Santhosh Kumar Garg, "Irrigation and Hydraulic Structures", Khanna Publishers, New Delhi, 2011.
2. Punmia BC and Pande B B Lal, Irrigation and Water Power Engineering, Laxmi Publications Pvt
Ltd., New Delhi, 2009.
REFERENCES
1. Sahasra Budhe S R, "Irrigation and Hydraulic Structures", Katson Publishing House, Ludhiana, 1996.
2. Asawa G L,"Irrigation Engineering", New Age International Publishers, New Delhi 2009

13CE711

ESTIMATION AND COSTING

OBJECTIVES
To study computer aided estimation and costing of various structural elements
To understand the different types of buildings and its valuation

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LIST OF EXPERIMENTS
Specification.
Estimation of load bearing walls.
Estimation of R.C.C framed structures.
Estimation of septic tanks and soak pit.
Estimation of water supply systems.
Estimation of sewerage systems.
Estimation of roads.
Estimation of retaining walls.
Estimation of culverts.
Costing analysis of residential building.
Costing analysis of industrial building.
Estimation using softwares ( Primavera, MS Project)
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STRUCTURAL ENGINEERING
13CE001

SMART MATERIALS AND STRUCTURES

3 0 0 3

OBJECTIVES
To study the latest developments regarding smart materials and their use in structures.
To study the concepts of structures which can self adjust their stiffness with load.
OUTCOMES
At the end of the course the student should be able to
Use different measuring instruments in civil engineering field.
Analyze the problems that occur in the various smart materials.
UNIT I
INTRODUCTION TO SMART MATERIALS AND STRUCTURES
Introduction to smart materials and structures Instrumented structures functions and response Sensing
systems Self diagnosis Signal processing consideration Actuation systems and effectors.Introduction to high bandwidth - Low strain generating (HBLS) smart materials.

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MEASURING TECHNIQUES
Strain measuring techniques using electrical strain gauges, Types Resistance Capacitance
Inductance Wheatstone bridges Pressure transducers Load cells Temperature compensation
Strain Rosettes.

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UNIT III
SENSORS
Sensing technology Types of sensors Physical measurement using Piezo electric strain measurement
Inductively read transducers The LVOT Fiber optic techniques - Chemical and bio-chemical
sensing in structural assessment Absorptive chemical sensors Spectroscopes Fibre optic chemical
sensing systems and distributed measurement-Sensors based on HBLS smart materials - Sensors based
on LBHS smart materials.

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UNIT IV
ACTUATORS
Actuator techniques Actuator and actuator materials Piezoelectric and electrostrictive material
Magneto structure material Shape memory alloys Electro rheological fluids Electromagnetic
actuation Role of actuators and actuator materials. - Integration of smartsensors and actuators to smart
structures.

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UNIT V
SIGNAL PROCESSING AND CONTROL SYSTEMS
Data acquisition and processing Signal processing and control for smart structures Sensors as
geometrical processors Signal processing Control system Linear and non-linear.

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UNIT VI
STATE OF ART/ADVANCES (NOT FOR EXAMINATION)
Advanced smart materials in construction - Common problems that arise in the different measuring
equipments - Future development in smart structures.
TOTAL: 45
TEXT BOOKS
1. Paolo Gaudenz,Smart Structure: Physical behavior, mathematical modeling and and Materials,
Wiley- Blackwell,2009
2. DallyJ.W. and RileyW.F. Experimental Stress Analysis Tata McGraw-Hill, 2005.
REFERENCES
1. Srinath,L.S Experimental Stress Analysis Tata McGraw-Hill, 1998.
2. Peter L. Reece, Smart materials and structures,.Publisher: Nova Science Publishers,2007

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13CE002

BRIDGE ENGINEERING

3 0 0 3

OBJECTIVES
To understand the different codal provisions for design of bridges
To study the concepts for the design of reinforced concrete slab bridge decks, Tee beam and slab
bridge decks, plate girder bridges, balanced cantilever bridges and continuous bridges.
To study the concepts for the design of different types of bridge bearings, piers and abutments, and
bridge foundations
OUTCOMES
At the end of the course the student should be able to
Design of reinforced bridge components
Design of steel bridge components
Design of pre-stressed bridge components
Design of piers and abutments
UNIT I
INTRODUCTION TO BRIDGE,TYPES AND LOADS ON BRIDGES
Classification Importance of bridges Investigation for bridges Selection of bridge site components
of bridges Economical span Traffic projection Choice of bridge type-Specification of road bridges
Width of carriageway Loads to be considered Dead load IRC Standard live load Impact effect.
UNIT II
R.C. GIRDER BRIDGES
Design of solid slab bridges- Load distribution theories-Design of tee beam and slab bridges using
Pigeauds method Courbons theory- Design of cantilever beam - Design of articulation.
UNIT III
OTHER LONG SPAN GIRDER BRIDGES
Design Principles of balanced cantilever bridges Continuous girder bridges- Railway bridge-Cable
stayed bridges- Suspension bridges-Design of box culverts- Design of plate girder bridges.
UNIT IV
PRESTRESSED CONCRETE BRIDGES
Design of prestressed concrete bridges Preliminary discussions Flexural and torsional parameters
Design of girder section Cable layout Check for stresses at various sections.
UNIT V
BEARING, SUBSTRUCTURES AND FOOTING FOR BIRDGES
Type of foundations -Evaluation of sub structures Pier and abutments caps Design of pier
Abutments -Importance of Bearings Bearings for slab bridges Bearings for girder bridges
Electrometric bearing -Construction and Maintenance of bridges Lessons from bridge failures

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STATE OF ART/ADVANCES (NOT FOR EXAMINATION)
Assessment of dynamic effects in bridges- Seismic response analysis of a major bridge- Collapse
analysis of bridge members- Study on widening of old bridges -Problems encountered in launching post
tensioned concrete box girders bridges.
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TEXT BOOK
1. Krishna Raju.N , Design of Bridges, Oxford and IBH Publishing Co., Pvt Ltd., New Delhi, 2009.
REFERENCES
1. Jagadeesh .T.R, Jayaram. M.A, Design of Bridge Structures Prentice-Hall India, New Delhi, 2004.
2. Raina V.K. Concrete Bridge Practice, Tata McGraw-Hill Publishing Company, New Delhi, 1991.
3. Johnson Victor. D, Essentials of Bridge Engineering, Oxford and IBH Publishing Co., New Delhi,
2001
4. Ponnuswamy.S , Bridge Engineering, Tata McGraw-Hill Publishing Company Limited, New Delhi,
2003
5. IS. 456-2000, Plain and Reinforced Concrete-Code of Practice.
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IS. 800-2007, Indian Standard Code of Practice for General Construction in Steel.
IRC: 6-2010, Standard specifications and code of practice for road bridges, section II loads and
stresses (fifth revision).
IRC: 18-2000, Design Criteria for prestressed concrete Road bridges (post tensioned concrete), third
Revision.
IRC: 21-2000, Standard specifications and code of practice for road bridges, section III, Cement
Concrete (Plain Reinforced), Third Revision.
IRC: 22-2008, Standard Specifications and Code of Practice for Road Bridges, Section VI
Composite Construction (Limit States Design), Second Revision.
IRC: 24-2010, Standard Specifications and Code of Practice for Road Bridges, Steel Road Bridges
(Limit State Method), Third Revision.
IRC: 78-2000, Standard Specifications and Code of Practice for Road Bridges, Section VII
Foundations and Substructure, Second Revision.
IRC: 83-1987 (Part II), Standard Specifications and Code of Practice for Road Bridges, Section IX
Bearings, Part II: Elastomeric Bearings.

13CE003

STORAGE STRUCTURES

3 0 0 3

OBJECTIVE
To study the principles involved in designing structures which have to store different types of
materials.
OUTCOMES
At the end of the course the student should be able to
Design of steel, concrete water tanks
Design the various types of bunkers and silos.
UNIT I
STEEL WATER TANKS
Design of rectangular riveted steel water tank Tee covers Plates Stays Longitudinal and transverse
beams Design of staging Base plates Foundation and anchor bolts Design of pressed steel water
tank Design of stays Joints Design of hemispherical bottom water tank Side plates Bottom
plates Joints Ring girder Design of staging and foundation.
UNIT II
CONCRETE WATER TANKS
Design of circular tanks Hinged and fixed at the base IS method of calculating shear forces and
moments Hoop tension Design of intze tank Dome Ring girders Conical dome Staging
Bracings Raft foundation Design of rectangular tanks Approximate methods and IS methods
Design of underground tanks Design of base slab and side wall Check for uplift.
UNIT III
STEEL BUNKERS AND SILOS
Design of square bunker Jansens and Airys theories IS Codal provisions Design of side plates
Stiffeners Hooper Longitudinal beams Design of cylindrical silo Side plates Ring girder
stiffeners.
UNIT IV
CONCRETE BUNKERS AND SILOS
Design of square bunker Side Walls Hopper bottom Top and bottom edge beams Design of
cylindrical silo Wall portion Design of conical hopper Ring beam at junction.
UNIT V
PRESTRESSED CONCRETE WATER TANKS
Principles of circular prestressing Design of prestressed concrete circular water tanks

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STATE OF ART/ADVANCES (NOT FOR EXAMINATION)
Design of water tank using limit state method
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TEXT BOOKS
1. Krishna Raju N. Advanced Reinforced Concrete Design, CBS Publishers and Distributors, New Delhi,
2005.
2. Rajagopalan K., Storage Structures, Tata McGraw-Hill, New Delhi, 1998
REFERENCES
1. IS 800-2007 General construction in steel code of practice, BIS, New Delhi
2. SP 16: 1980 Design Aids for Reinforced Concrete to IS 456: 2000 BIS, New Delhi.
3. SP 34: 1987 Handbook on Concrete Reinforcement and Detailing BIS, New Delhi.
4. IS 456: 2000 Plain and Reinforced Concrete - Code of Practice, BIS, New Delhi.
5. IS: 1343 - 1980 Code of Practice for Prestressed Concrete, BIS, and New Delhi.
6. IS: 3370 - 1967 Code of Practice for Concrete Structures for Storage of Liquids Part-3: Prestressed
Concrete Structures, BIS, New Delhi.
7. IS 3370(Part 2):2009 Code of practice for concrete structures for the storage of liquids: Part 2
Reinforced concrete structures, BIS, New Delhi.
8. IS 3370(Part 4):1967 Code of practice for concrete structures for the storage of liquids: Part 4 Design
tables, BIS, New Delhi.

13CE004

DESIGN OF PLATES AND SHELL STRUCTURES

3 0 0 3

OBJECTIVE
To understand the rudimentary principles involved in the analysis and design of plates and shells
OUTCOME
At the end of the course the student should be to
Design plate and shell structures.
UNIT I
THIN PLATES WITH SMALL DEFLECTION
Laterally loaded thin plates governing differential equations Simply supported and fixed boundary
conditions

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RECTANGULAR PLATES
Simply supported rectangular plates Naviers solution and Levys method.

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THIN SHELLS
Classification of shells-structural actions membrane theory
UNIT IV
ANALYSIS OF SHELLS
Analysis of spherical dome cylindrical shells folded plates
UNIT V
DESIGN OF SHELLS
Design of spherical dome cylindrical shells folded plates
UNIT VI
STATE OF ART /ADVANCES (NOT FOR EXAMINATION)
Design of shell and dome structures using - MAT lab

TOTAL: 45
TEXT BOOKS
1. Bairagi N K, A text book of Plate Analysis, Khanna Publishers, New Delhi, 2002.
2. Mehdi Fershad Design and Analysis of shell structures Kiliclkler Academic publishers, 2002.
REFERENCES
1. Krishnaraju.N, Advanced Reinforced concrete Design CBS Publishers and Distributers, New Delhi,
2003.
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Chandrasekara.K, Theory of Plates University Press, Hyderabad, 2001.


IS 2210:1988 Criteria for design of reinforced concrete shell structures and folded plates (First
Revision), BIS, New Delhi.

13CE005

TALL BUILDINGS

3 0 0 3

OBJECTIVES
To learn about the design philosophy of tall buildings
To study the concept of design of various high rise buildings
To understand the methods adopted for analyzing the buildings using various loading conditions
OUTCOMES
At the end of the course the student should be able to
Use different methods for analyzing high rise buildings
Understand about the behaviour of structures under loading condition.
UNIT I
INTRODUCTION TO TALL BUILDINGS
Design philosophy Materials Loading - gravity loading - wind loading - Earthquake loading -blast
loading.
UNIT II
THE VERTICAL STRUCTURE PLANE
Dispersion of vertical forces- Dispersion of lateral forces - Optimum ground level space - Shear wall
arrangement - Behaviour of shear walls under lateral loading - The floor structure or Horizontal building
plane floor framing systems-Horizontal bracing- Composite floor systems- The highrise building as
related to assemblage kits Skeleton Frame Systems - Load bearing wall panel systems - Panel Frame
systems - Multistory box systems.
UNIT III

COMMON HIGH-RISE BUILDING STRUCTURES AND THEIR BEHAVIOUR


UNDER LOAD
The bearing wall structure- The shear core structure - Rigid frame systems- The wall - Beam structure:
Interspatial and staggered truss systems - Frame - Shear wall building systems - Flat slab building
structures - Shear truss - Frame interaction system with rigid - Belt trusses - Tubular systems-Composite
buildings - Comparison of high - Rise structural systems Other design approaches controlling building
drift efficient Building forms - The counteracting force or dynamic response.
UNIT IV
APPROXIMATE STRUCTURAL ANALYSIS AND DESIGN OF BUILDINGS
Approximate analysis of bearing wall buildings- The cross wall structure - The long wall structure -The
rigid frame structure - Approximate analysis for vertical loading - Approximate analysis for lateral
loading - Approximate design of rigid frame buildings-Lateral deformation of rigid frame buildings Shear wall structure - The vierendeel structure - The hollow tube structure.
UNIT V
OTHER HIGH-RISE BUILDING STRUCTURE
Deep - Beam systems High rise suspension systems - Pneumatic high rise buildings - Space frame
applied to high rise buildings - Capsule architecture.

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STATE OF ART/ADVANCES (NOT FOR EXAMINATION)
Challenges in tall building construction Construction methods.
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TEXT BOOKS
1. Wolfgang Schueller High - rise building Structures", John Wiley and Sons, 2011.
2. Bryan Stafford Smith and Alex Coull, Tall Building Structures ", Analysis and Design, John Wiley
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REFERENCES
1. Coull, A. and Smith, Stafford, B. "Tall Buildings ", Pergamon Press, London, 2010.
2. LinT.Y. and Burry D.Stotes, "Structural Concepts and Systems for Architects and Engineers", John
Wiley, 2008.
3. Lynn S.Beedle, Advances in Tall Buildings, CBS Publishers and Distributors, Delhi, 2007.
4. Taranath.B.S., Structural Analysis and Design of Tall Buildings, McGraw Hill 2008.
5. IS 1893(Part 4):2005 Criteria for earthquake resistant design of structures: Part 4 Industrial structures
including stack-like structure, BIS,New Delhi.
6. DOC.CED 39(7590) Draft Indian Standard Criteria for earthquake resistant design of structures: Part 4
Industrial structures including stack like structure [First Revision of IS 1893(Part 4)], BIS, New Delhi.
7. IS 875 -1987 Part I, II, III, IV, V Code of practise for design loads (other than Earth Quake) for
buildings and structures, BIS, New Delhi.
8. IS 13920-1993, Ductile Detailing of Reinforced Concrete Structures subjected to seismic force - Code
of practice, BIS, New Delhi.
9. IS 4326-1993, Earth quake resistant design &construction of building - Code of practice, BIS, New
Delhi.

13CE006

PREFABRICATED STRUCTURES

OBJECTIVES
To understand the different types of prefabricated elements and the technologies used for fabrication
and erection.
To study the concepts of modular construction and industrialized construction
OUTCOME
At the end of the course the student should be able to
Use the different types of prefabricated elements and the technologies used for fabrication and erection
in field.
UNIT I
INTRODUCTION TO PREFABRICATED STRUCTURES
Need for prefabrication Principles Materials Comparison with monolithic construction Types of
prefabrication Site and plant prefabrication - Economy of prefabrication- Modular coordination
Standardization Systems Production Transportation Erection.
UNIT II
PREFABRICATED COMPONENTS
Behaviour of structural components Large panel constructions Construction of roof and floor slabsRibbed floor panels Wall panels Columns Shear walls- Footings- Storage of precast elements
Dimensional tolerances.
UNIT III
DESIGN PRINCIPLES
Disuniting of structures- Design of cross section based on efficiency of material used Problems in
design because of joint flexibility Allowance for joint deformation.
UNIT IV
JOINT IN STRUCTURAL MEMBERS
Joints for different structural connections Dimensions and detailing- Effective sealing of joints for
water proofing Provisions for non-structural fastenings Design of expansion joints.
UNIT V
DESIGN FOR ABNORMAL LOADS AND ITS APPLICATIONS
Progressive collapse Code provisions Equivalent design loads for considering abnormal effects such
as earthquakes, cyclones, etc., - Importance of avoidance of progressive collapse-Designing and detailing
of precast unit for factory structures Purlins, roof trusses, lattice girders, gable frames
UNIT VI
STATE OF ART/ADVANCES (NOT FOR EXAMINATION)
Recent trends in prefabrication members - Prefabricated caissons-Prefabricated staircase- Retrofit of
concrete members with externally bonded Prefabricated members- - Performance of connections for
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prefabricated timberconcrete composite floors- Limit analysis of prefabricated large panel buildings by
the use of discrete models
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TEXT BOOKS
1. Gerald Staib, Components and Systems: Modular Construction - Design, Structure, New
Technologies,BirkhauserVerlag AG, 1st edition,August 2008
2. Ryan E. Smith, Prefab Architecture: A Guide to Modular Design and Construction, John Wiley &
Sons, January 2011.
REFERENCES
1. Mark Anderson, Prefab Prototypes: Site-Specific Design for Offsite Construction, Princeton
Architectural Press,January 2007.
2. Alejandro Bahamon, PreFab-Prefabricated and Movable Architecture, HarperCollins Design
International, November 2002.
3. Michael Stacey, Component Design (New Technology), Architectural Press,1st edition, November
2001
4. IS 875 -1987 Part I, II, III, IV, V Code of practice for design loads (other than Earth Quake) for
buildings and structures, BIS, New Delhi.
5. IS 13920-1993, Ductile Detailing of Reinforced Concrete Structures subjected to seismic force Code
of practice, BIS, New Delhi.
6. IS 4326-1993, Earth Quake resistant design &construction of building - Code of practice, BIS, New
Delhi.
7. IS 456: 2000 Plain and Reinforced Concrete - Code of Practice, BIS, New Delhi.

13CE007

WIND ENGINEERING

3 0 0 3

OBJECTIVES
At the end of the course the student should be able
To study the concept of forces generated on structures due to normal wind as well as gusts
To understand the different types of dynamic effects created by these wind forces.
OUTCOMES
At the end of the course the student should be able to
Design forces on multistory building.
Solve the complicated structures.
Use the basic concepts of wind force and its potential.
UNIT I
INTRODUCTION TO WIND ENGINEERING
Terminology Wind data Gust factor and its determination - Wind speed variation with height Shape
factor Aspect ratio Drag and lift.

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EFFECT OF WIND ON STRUCTURES
Static effect Dynamic effect Interference effects (concept only) Rigid structure Aero elastic
structure (concept only).

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UNIT III
EFFECT ON TYPICAL STRUCTURES
Tall buildings Low rise buildings Roof and cladding Chimneys, towers and bridges.

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APPLICATION TO DESIGN
Design forces on multistorey building, towers and roof trusses.

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UNIT V
INTRODUCTION TO WIND TUNNEL TESTING
Types of models (Principles only) Basic considerations Examples of tests and their use.

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UNIT VI
STATE OF ART/ADVANCES (NOT FOR EXAMINATION)
Analysis and design of structures using Staad Pro. Portal and cantilever methods of analysis for wind
force.
TOTAL: 45
TEXT BOOKS
1. Charalambos C, Wind effects on Building and Design of wind sensitive structures, Springer wien,
New York, 2007.
2. Simiu and Robert H. Scanlan., Wind Effects on Structures, Dover Pubns; 3rd edition,2011
REFERENCES
1. John D.Holmes., Wind Loads on Structures, CRC Press; 2nd edition, 2007.
2. Emil Simiu, Design of building for wind,Wiley; 2nd edition, 2011.
3. IS 875 -1987 Part I, II, III, IV, V Code of practise for design loads (other than Earth Quake) for
buildings and structures, BIS, New Delhi.
4. IS 1893(Part 4):2005 Criteria for earthquake resistant design of structures: Part 4, Industrial structures
including stack-like structure,BIS,New Delhi.
5. IS 13920-1993, Ductile Detailing of Reinforced Concrete Structures subjected to seismic force Code
of practice, BIS, New Delhi.
6. IS 4326-1993, Earth Quake resistant design &construction of building - Code of practice, BIS, New
Delhi.

3CE008

COMPUTER AIDED DESIGN OF STRUCTURES

3 0 0 3

OBJECTIVES
To learn the fundamentals of CAD, hardware, software and design process
To Learn about graphic primitives, transformations, wire frame modelling, solid modeling, graphic
standards, drafting packages
To understand the fundamentals of finite element analysis, principles of structural analysis, analysis
packages and applications.
To learn the principles of design of RCC and steel structures, optimisation techniques, algorithms,
linear programming and simplex method.
To understand the Principles of artificial intelligence, expert systems, Rules and decision tables,
inference mechanisms..
OUTCOMES
At the end of the course the student should be able to
Use the fundamentals of CAD, harwares, Softwares and design process
Use the graphic primitives, transformations, wire frame modelling, solid modeling, graphic standards
and drafting packages.
Use the fundamentals of finite element analysis, principles of structural analysis in analysis packages
and applications.
Apply the principles of design of RCC and steel structures, optimisation techniques, algorithms, linear
programming and Simplex method.
Apply principles of artificial intelligence, expert systems, rules and decision tables, inference
mechanisms.
UNIT I
INTRODUCTION TO HARDWARE AND SOFTWARE
Fundamentals of CAD - Hardware and software requirements -Design process - Applications and
benefits.
UNIT II
COMPUTER GRAPHICS
Graphic primitives - Transformations -Wire frame modeling and solid modeling -Graphic standards
Drafting packages.

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UNIT III
STRUCTURAL ANALYSIS
Fundamentals of finite element analysis - Principles of structural analysis -Analysis packages and
applications.
UNIT IV
DESIGN AND OPTIMISATION
Principles of design of steel and RC Structures -Applications to simple design problems Optimisation
techniques - Algorithms - Linear programming Simplex method.
UNIT V
EXPERT SYSTEMS
Introduction to artificial intelligence - Knowledge based expert systems -Rules and decision tables
Inference mechanisms - Simple applications.

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UNIT VI
STATE OF ART/ADVANCES (NOT FOR EXAMINATION)
Introduction to Evolutionary Computations Evolutionary Algorithms Evolutionary Design and
Theory of Inventive Problem solving
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TOTAL: 45
TEXT BOOKS
1. Groover M.P. and Zimmers E.W. Jr., CAD/CAM, Computer Aided Design and Manufacturing,
Prentice Hall of India Ltd, New Delhi, 2007
2. Krishnamoorthy C.S., Rajeev S., Raja ramanA.,Computer Aided Design, Alpha Science Intl. Ltd,
2006
REFERENCES
1. William Mcguire, Richard H. Gallagher and Ronald D. Ziemian,Matrix Structural Analysis, Wiley
India Pvt Ltd 2012.
2. Singiresu S. Rao, Engineering Optimization: Theory and Practice, Wiley, 2009.
3. Joseph C. Giarratano& Gary D. Riley, Expert Systems: Principles and Programming, Course
Technology, London, 2004.

13CE009

INDUSTRIAL STRUCTURES

3 0 0 3

OBJECTIVES
To study the general requirements for industries, planning and layout of buildings and components.
To learn lighting, ventilation, accounts and fire safety for industries.
To understand the analysis and design procedure of gable portal frame with and without gantry loads,
bunkers and silos
To study the design of RCC bunkers, silos, corbels and nibs
To understand the principles of prefabrication, prestressed precast roof trusses and Functional
requirements for precast concrete units
OUTCOMES
At the end of the course the student should be able to
Use general requirements for industries for planning and layout of buildings and components
Design lighting, ventilation and accounts
Analysis and design staircases, flat slabs, concrete walls, gable portal frame with and without gantry
loads, steel bunkers and silos
Design RCC bunkers, silos, corbels and nibs
Use the principles of prefabrication, prestressed precast roof trusses and functional requirements of
precast concrete units
UNIT I
PLANNING
Classification of industries and industrial structures General requirements for industries like cement,
chemical and steel plants Planning and layout of buildings and components.
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UNIT II
FUNCTIONAL REQUIREMENTS
Lighting Ventilation Accounts Fire safety Guidelines from factories act.
UNIT III
DESIGN OF STEEL STRUCTURES
Industrial roofs Analysis and design of gable portal frame with and without gantry loads. Design of
bunkers and silos
UNIT IV
DESIGN OF R.C. STRUCTURES
Bunkers and silos Design of corbels and nibs Principles of folded plates and shell roofs
UNIT V
PREFABRICATION
Principles of prefabrication Prestressed precast roof trusses- Functional requirements for precast
concrete units Pre Engineered metal building systems

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UNIT VI
STATE OF ART/ADVANCES (NOT FOR EXAMINATION)
Earthquake resistant design of Secondary Structures Principles of analysis and design of Tall
Chimneys Applications of Object Oriented Programming Language in designing Industrial Structures.
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TOTAL: 45
TEXT BOOKS
1. Gambhir. M.L, Design of Reinforced Concrete Structures. PHI Learning Pvt. Ltd., 2008.
2. Varghese. P.C, Advanced Reinforced Concrete Structures, PHI Learning Pvt. Ltd.2009
3. Subramanian. N, Design of Steel Structures Oxford University Press, India, 2008
4. Pasala Dayaratnam, Design of Steel Structure, S. Chand Publications, 2008.
REFERENCES
1. Henn W. Buildings for Industry, Vols.I and II, London Hill Books, 1995.
2. SP32 1986,,Handbook on Functional Requirements of Industrial buildings, Bureau of Indian
Standards, New Delhi 1990.
3. IS 1893(Part 4):2005 Criteria for earthquake resistant design of structures: Part 4, Industrial structures
including stack-like structure,BIS,New Delhi.
4. DOC.CED 39(7590) Draft Indian Standard Criteria for earthquake resistant design of structures: Part 4
Industrial structures including stack like structure [First Revision of IS 1893(Part 4)], BIS, New Delhi.
5. SP 16: 1980 Design Aids for Reinforced Concrete to IS 456: 1978, BIS, New Delhi.
6. SP 34: 1987 Handbook on Concrete Reinforcement and Detailing, BIS,New Delhi
7. IS 456: 2000 Plain and Reinforced Concrete - Code of Practice, BIS, New Delhi.
8. IS 800-2007 General construction in steel code of practise. BIS, New Delhi.
9. IS 875 -1987 Part I, II, III, IV, V Code of practise for design loads (other than Earth Quake) for
buildings and structures, BIS, New Delhi.
10. National Building Code Part1, Part2, Part3, Part4, Part5, and Part6, 2005, BIS, New Delhi.

13CE010

MODERN CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS

3 0 0 3

OBJECTIVE
To study and understand the properties of recent materials used in construction.
OUTCOME
Graduate understand the Recent development in construction materials
UNIT I
SPECIAL CONCRETES
Concretes, Behaviour of concretes - High Strength and High Performance Concrete Fibre Reinforced
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METALS
Steels - New Alloy Steels Aluminum and its Products Coatings to reinforcement Applications
UNIT III
COMPOSITES
Plastics Reinforced Polymers FRP Applications.
UNIT IV
OTHER MATERIALS
Water Proofing Compounds Non-weathering Materials Flooring and Faade Materials.
UNIT V
SMART AND INTELLIGENT MATERIALS
Equations of elasticity Plane elasticity problems Axisymmetric problems in elasticity Bending of
elastic plates Time dependent problems in elasticity

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Smart and Intelligent Materials for intelligent buildings - Special features.
TOTAL: 45
TEXTBOOKS:
1. Santhakumar A.R., Concrete Technology, Oxford University press, New Delhi.2007
2. Shetty M.S, Concrete Technology: Theory and Practice, S.Chand & Company Ltd., 2005.
REFERENCES:
1. Mamlouk, M.S. and Zaniewski, J.P., Materials for Civil and Construction Engineers, Prentice Hall
Inc., 1999.
2. Ashby, M.F. and Jones.D.R.H.H. Engineering Materials 1: An Introduction to Properties, applications
and designs, Elsevier Publications, 2005.
3. Shan Somayaji, Civil Engineering Materials, Prentice Hall Inc., 2001
4. Aitkens, High Performance Concrete, McGraw Hill, 1999
5. Deucher, K.N, Korfiatis, G.P and Ezeldin, A.S, Materials for Civil and Highway Engineers, Prentice
Hall Inc., 1998.
6. ACI Report 440.2R-02, Guide for the design and construction of externally bonded RP systems for
strengthening concrete structures, American Concrete Institute, 2002.

13CE011

FINITE ELEMENT TECHNIQUES

3 0 0 3

OBJECTIVE
To study the concept of finite element techniques for analysis of one and two dimensional problems
and applications to field problems.
OUTCOMES
At the end of the course the student should be able to
Analyse shape functions for triangular and rectangular elements
Analysis and design of plate and shell structures using finite element method.
UNIT I
ELEMENTS OF ELASTICITY
Basic principles of structural mechanics Equations of equilibrium Strain displacement relations
Stress strain relations Plane stress and plane strain cases Principles of virtual work and minimum
potential energy.

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UNIT II
DIRECT STIFFNESS METHOD
Steps in direct method of FEA Element stiffness matrix Global stiffness matrix Boundary
conditions Problems on simple beams and Trusses

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UNIT III
FINITE ELEMENTS
Discretization - Basic element shapes - Element properties Node numbering procedure Convergence
requirements Generalised co-ordinates Natural co-ordinates Shape functions for linear & quadratic
models Stiffness matrix Nodal load vector Static condensation Simple problems.

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UNIT IV
INTRODUCTION TO ISOPARAMETRIC ELEMENTS
Concept of sub, iso, super parametric elements Gauss quadrature Examples in one and two
dimensional elements.
UNIT V
APPLICATIONS TO FIELD PROBLEMS IN TWO DIMENSIONALS
Equations of elasticity Plane elasticity problems Axisymmetric problems in elasticity Bending of
elastic plates Time dependent problems in elasticity

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UNIT VI
STATE OF ART/ADVANCES (NOT FOR EXAMINATION)
Analysis of Truss and RC Element using ANSYS Package
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TOTAL: 45
TEXT BOOKS
1. Tirupathi R. Chandrupatla and Ashok D. Belugundu, Introduction to Finite Elements in
Engineering,Third Edition, Prentice Hall India Pvt Ltd, 2011.
2. Rajasekaran S, Finite Element Analysis in Engineering Design. S Chand & Co., 2008.
REFERENCES
1. Krishnamoorthy C.S., Finite Element Analysis- Theory and Programming, Second Edition, Tata
McGrawHill Publishing Co., 2004.
2. Seshu. P, Textbook of Finite Element Analysis, Prentice Hall India Pvt Ltd, 2008.
3. Bhavikati S.S., Finite Element Analysis, New Age Intl. Publishers, 2010
4. Lui G R and Quek S S The Finite Element Method, MPG Books Ltd, Bodmin, Cornwall, 2003.
5. Rajasekaran S and Sankarasubramanian G, Computational Structural Mechanics, Prentice Hall of
India Pvt. Ltd, New Delhi, 2006.
6. Krishnamoorthy C S, Finite Element Analysis Theory and Programming, Tata McGraw Hill
Publishing Co., New Delhi, 2001.

13CE012

REPAIR AND REHABILITATION OF STRUCTURES

3 0 0 3

OBJECTIVES
To understand the Maintenance and Repair Strategies for damaged structures
To understand the quality assurance and durability of concrete.
To understand the different types of special concretes and techniques for repair.
To understand the Retrofitting and Rehabilitation techniques for structural members
To study the concept used in various demolition techniques and case studies.
OUTCOMES
At the end of the course the student should be able to
Analyze the preventive measures to counteract deterioration of structures
Use the various visual inspection methods
Use to their projects experiences of those who have monitored concrete structures over the years and
have carried out restoration work
UNIT I
MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR STRATEGIES
Maintenance, repair and rehabilitation, Facets of maintenance, importance of maintenance various
aspects of Inspection, assessment procedure for evaluating a damaged structure, causes of deterioration.

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UNIT II
SERVICEABILITY AND DURABILITY OF CONCRETE
Quality assurance for concrete construction concrete properties- strength, permeability, thermal
properties and cracking. - Effects due to climate, temperature, chemicals, corrosion - Design and
construction errors - Effects of cover thickness and cracking.

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UNIT III
SPECIAL MATERIALS FOR REPAIR
Special concretes and mortar, concrete chemicals, special elements for accelerated strength gain,
expansive cement, polymer concrete, sulphur infiltrated concrete, ferrocement, fibre reinforced concrete.
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UNIT IV
REPAIRS, REHABILITATION AND RETROFITTING OF STRUCTURES
Repairs to overcome low member strength, deflection, cracking, chemical disruption, weathering
corrosion, wear, fire, leakage and marine exposure.
UNIT V
TECHNIQUES FOR REPAIR AND DEMOLITION
Rust eliminators and polymers coating for rebars during repair, foamed concrete, mortar and dry pack,
vacuum concrete, gunite and shotcrete, epoxy injection, mortar repair for cracks, shoring and
underpinning. Methods of corrosion protection, corrosion inhibitors, corrosion resistant steels, coatings
and cathodic protection. engineered demolition techniques for Dilapidated structures

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UNIT VI
STATE OF ART/ADVANCES (NOT FOR EXAMINATION)
Recent development of seismic retrofit methods reasons and methods
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TOTAL: 45
TEXT BOOK
1. Allen.R.T. and S.C.Edwards Repair of Concrete Structures, Spon E & F N, UK, 2003.
REFERENCES
1. Shetty. M.S, Concrete Technology - Theory and Practice, S.Chand and Company, New Delhi, 2009.
2. Vidivelli,B., Rehabilitation of Concrete Strucutres, Standard Publishers Distributors,2007.
3. Santhakumar, A.R., Training Course notes on Damage Assessment and repair in Low Cost Housing ,
"RHDC-NBO" Anna University, July 1992.
4. Raikar, R.N., Learning from failures - Deficiencies in Design, Construction and Service - R&D Centre
(SDCPL), RaikarBhavan, Bombay, 1987.
5. N. Lakshmipathy, M. Senthil.R, Lecture Notes of Workshop on Repairs and Rehabilitation of
Structures", October 1999
6. SP: 25 -1984 Hand Book on Causes and Prevention of Cracks in Buildings, BIS,New Delhi, 1999.
7. IS 13935 1993 Repair and seismic strengthening of building guidelines, BIS, New Delhi.
8. IS 4081:1986 Safety codes for blasting and related drilling operations, BIS, New Delhi.
9. IS 4130:1991 Safety codes for demolition of buildings, BIS, New Delhi.

13CE013

OPTIMIZATION IN ENGINEERING

3 0 0 3

OBJECTIVES
At the end of the course the student should be able
To study the concept of optimization and its techniques.
To understand the different types of conventional and non-conventional optimization techniques for
Engineering applications.
OUTCOMES
At the end of the course the student should be able to
Design the cost effective building.
Solve by using various types of algorithm
UNIT I
INTRODUCTION TO OPTIMISATION
Basic Concepts of minimum weight minimum cost design Objective function, constraints Brief
review of classical methods.

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UNIT II
INTEGER PROGRAMMING
Introduction Graphical representation Gomorys cutting plane method Balas Algorithm forzeroone programming Integer polynomial programming Branch-and-Bound method Sequential Linear
Discrete Programming Generalized penalty function method.

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UNIT III
GENETIC ALGORITHM
Genetic Algorithms Operators Reproduction Mutation Cross Over Evolution Strategies

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Methods for optimal design of structures, continuous beams and single storeyed frames minimum
weight design for truss members.
UNIT IV
ANT COLONY ALGORITHM
Natural motivation Ant algorithm Network The ant Initial population Ant movement Ant tours
Pheromone Evaporation Introduction to TABU search sample problem.
UNIT V
ARTIFICIAL NEURAL NETWORK
Basic concepts Biological systems Artificial neural network application characteristics overview
of learning methods Review of probability concepts Fuzzy set theory and logic.

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TOTAL: 45
TEXT BOOKS
1. Rao. S.S. Engineering Optimization, Theory and Practice, New Age International (P) Ltd., New
Delhi. Reprint 2002.
2. GoldBerg, D.E., Genetic Algorithm in Search, Optimization and Machine Learning, Addison
Wesley, 1989.
REFERENCES
1. Spunt, L, Optimum Structural Design, Prentice Hall, New Jersey, 1971.
2. Gary Parker, R and Ronald L, Discrete Optimization, Academic press 1988.
3. David Corns, Marco Dorigo and Fred Gloves, New Ideas in Optimization, The McGraw Hill
Company, London, 1999.
4. Rajasekaran,S and Vijayalakshmi Pai, Neural Networks, Fuzzy Logic and Genetic Algorithm,
Prentice Hall of India Pvt. Ltd, Delhi, 2003.

ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING
13CE021

INDUSTRIAL WASTEWATER MANAGEMENT

3 0 0 3

OBJECTIVES
To learn the current practices in wastewater treatment in general with specific reference to industrial
wastewater treatment and technologies.
To understand the principles, objectives and basic criteria for the selection of processes for wastewater
treatment and or recycling with an attention to environmental sustainability.
OUTCOMES
At the end of the course the student should be able to
Use the current technologies in waste water treatment
Use the different types of wastewater process units to achieve the discharge limits and minimise the
trade waste charge
UNIT I
INTRODUCTION TO INDUSTRIAL WASTE
Effects of industrial wastes on streams, land and wastewater treatment plants Water quality criteria
Effluent standards Industrial effluent volume reduction Strength reduction Process modification
Methods and materials changes Housekeeping Established recovery and reuse methods for
byproducts within the plant operations Regularity requirements and environmental legislations.
UNIT II
INDUSTRIAL EFFLUENT TREATMENT
Equalization and neutralization Separation of solids Physiochemical treatment Removal of
organic and inorganic solids Combined treatment of industrial and municipal wastes Individual and
common Effluent treatment plants. Biological treatment methods Aerobic and anaerobic digestion
Ultimate disposal of sludge Cleaner technologies and pollution prevention Waste minimization
Management of RO rejects.
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UNIT III

ADVANCED WASTEWATER TREATMENT, REUSE AND RESIDUE


MANAGEMENT
Chemical oxidationOzonationPhotocatalysis Wet air oxidation Evaporation Ion exchange
Membrane technologies Nutrient removal Land treatment Well injection. Quantification and
characteristics of sludge Thickening, Digestion, Wet combustion Conditioning, dewatering and
Disposal of sludge.
UNIT IV
WASTE WATER TREATMENT- LARGE SCALE INDUSTRIES
Industrial manufacturing process description Wastewater characteristics and effluent treatment flow
sheet for textiles Sugar mill DistilleriesThermal power plantNuclear power plantPetroleum
refineries Fertilizers and dairy.
UNIT V
WASTE WATER TREATMENT- SMALL SCALE INDUSTRIES
Wastewater characteristics and effluent treatment flow sheet for Tanneries Pulp and paper mill
Chemical industries Metal finishing industries Iron and steel industries Meat packing industries and
poultry plant Industrial estates and industrial clusters.

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UNIT VI
STATE OF ART/ADVANCES (NOT FOR EXAMINATION)
Practical techniques for handling industrial waste and designing treatment facilities - Water cycle
management, including water use minimisation and recycling of industrial effluents
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TOTAL: 45
TEXT BOOKS
1. Karia.G.L., Christian R.A., Wastewater Treatment, PHI Publications,2 nd Edition, 2013
2. MogensHenze, PoulHarremoes, Jansen, Erik Arvin, Wastewater Treatment,Springer,2010
REFERENCES
1. Punmia B.C; Ashok Kumar Jain; Arun Kumar J, Waste Water Engineering, Lakshmi Publications
2012.
2. Mahajan S. P. Pollution Control in process industries, Tata McGraw Hill Publishing Co Ltd., New
Delhi, 2008.

13CE022

AIR AND WATER QUALITY MODELLING

3 0 0 3

OBJECTIVES
To learn how to model the most important water and air quality parameters
To understand the interaction of water and air quality parameters
To identify appropriate modeling solutions for air and water quality problems
To understand the basics of ground water modeling
OUTCOMES
On completing the course, students should be able to
Use mathematical methods and tools in the analysis of air and water quality related problems
Use mathematical models relevant to solution of air and water quality problems and appreciate their
limitations.
UNIT I
INTRODUCTION TO MODELLING
Role of mathematical models-Systems approach-Systems and models-Kinds of mathematical modelsModel development and validation-Effluent and stream standards-Ambient air quality standards.
UNIT II
SURFACE WATER QUALITY MODELLING
Historical development of water quality models-Rivers and streams water quality modeling-River
hydrology and flow-Low flow analysis-dispersion and mixing-Flow, depth and velocity-Lakes and
impoundments- Water quality response to inputs-Water quality modeling process-Model sensitivityAssessing model performance-Models for dissolved oxygen, pathogens-Streeter-Phelps models.
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UNIT III
AIR QUALITY MODELLING
Transport and dispersion of air pollutants-Wind velocity, wind speed and turbulence-Estimating
concentrations from point sources-Gaussian equation-Determination of dispersion parametersAtmospheric stability-Types of modeling technique-Modeling for non-reactive pollutants-Single source,
short term impact, multiple sources and area sources, Fixed box models- diffusion models- Gaussian
plume derivation- Modifications of Gaussian plume equation- Long term average multiple cell modelReceptor oriented and source oriented air pollution models model performance, accuracy and utilization.
UNIT IV
GROUNDWATER QUALITY MODELLING
Mass transport of solutes-Degradation of organic compounds-Application of concepts to predict
groundwater contaminant movement-Seawater intrusion-Basic concepts and modeling
UNIT V
COMPUTER MODELS
Exposure to computer models for surface water quality, groundwater quality and air quality.

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UNIT VI
STATE OF ART/ADVANCES (NOT FOR EXAMINATION)
Determination of air and water quality indices
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TOTAL: 45
TEXT BOOKS
1. Steven C.Chapra, Surface Water Quality Modeling, Waveland Pr, Inc., 2008.
2. Boubel. R.W, Fundamentals of Air Pollution, Elsevier 2006.
REFERENCES
1. Schnoor. J.L, Environmental Modeling Fate and Transport of Pollutants in Water, Air and Soil, John
Wiley & Sons Inc., New York, 1996.
2. Arthur C. Stern, Air Pollution, Air Pollutants, their transformation and Transport, (Ed.), (Third Ed.)
Volume I , Academic Press, 2006.

13CE023

ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT OF CIVIL


ENGINEERING PROJECTS

3 0 0 3

OBJECTIVES
To study the current EIA methods, techniques and tools used
To study the current assessment methods and legislation
To study the current environmental monitoring systems
To understand the process of environmental impact modeling and prediction as a design tool
OUTCOMES
At the end of the course should be able to
Deal with the various impacts of infrastructure projects on the components of environment and method
of assessing the impact and mitigating the same.
Apply the knowledge acquired to the process of environmental impact modeling and prediction as a
design tool with application to a number of case studies
Comprehend the various impacts of development projects on environment and the mitigating
measures.
UNIT I
EIA AND BRAOD COMPONENTS
Introduction-Definitions and concepts-Rationale and historical development of EIA- EIA for civil
engineers-Environmental impact factors and areas of consideration in civil engineering-EIA capability
and limitations-Legislative and environmental clearance procedures inIndia-Prediction tools for EIA

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UNIT II
METHODOLOGIES
Measurement of environmental impact-Scope and methodologies of EIA-Screening-Scoping-Base line
studies-Mitigation-Matrices-Check list.

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UNIT III
PREDICTION AND ASSESSMENT
Assessment of Impact on land, water and air, noise, flora and fauna-Mathematical models-Public
participation-Socio cultural environment-resettlement and rehabilitation.

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UNIT IV
ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PLAN
Principles, problems and strategies- Review of political, ecological and remedial actions- Introduction to
ISO and ISO 14000-EMS regulations-Wider application of system based approach-Post project
monitoring- Environmental audit-Life cycle assessment.

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UNIT V
CASE STUDIES
EIA for infrastructure projects- Bridges-Highways-Dams-Multi-storey buildings-Water Supply and
drainage projects

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UNIT VI
STATE OF ART/ADVANCES (NOT FOR EXAMINATION)
Relevant provisions of Indian forest act, Public liability insurance act, CrPC, IPC -Public Interest
Litigation - Writ petitions - Supreme Court Judgments in Landmark cases.
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TEXT BOOKS
1. Canter R.L., Environmental Impact Assessment, Academic Internet Publishers, 2007.
2. Anjaneyulu Y., Environmental impact assessment methodologies BS Publications/BSP Books,
2010.
REFERENCES
1. Judith Petts, Handbook of Environmental Impact Assessment Vol.I and II, Blackwell Publishing, New
York, 2005
2. Chari K.B.,Comprehensive Environmental Impact Assessment on Water Resources Projects
Discovery Publishing House 2005

13CE024

AIR POLLUTION AND CONTROL

3 0 0 3

OBJECTIVES
To study the characteristics and effects of air pollution and the methods of controlling the same.
To understand the role of meteorology and its influence on air pollution
To learn the basics of indoor air pollution and noise pollution, the changing approaches to evaluate the
quality of indoor air and noise pollution, and the benefits of an effective indoor air quality management
and noise control program.
To know the pollution prevention strategies, laws, regulations and compliance.
OUTCOMES
At the end of the course the student should be able to
Analyze the dynamics of air pollutants in the atmosphere
Select an appropriate control technology for air pollutants.
Mitigate the air pollution emission problems by understanding the meteorological factors
Keep abreast about macro and micro pollution and the process of controlling the same.
UNIT I
AIR QUALITY: CLASSIFICATION, SOURCES AND EFFECTS
Air pollution-a retrospective-Classification of air pollutants- Gaseous and particulate pollutants-Sources
of pollutants- Effects of air pollution on biosphere-Units of measurement-National and International air
emission standards-Air pollution emission inventory-Emission factor-Air quality index.

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UNIT II
DISPERSION AND ATMOSPHERIC STABILTY
Elemental properties of the atmosphere-Meteorological factors-Wind rose-Lapse rate-Dispersion of
contaminants-Atmospheric stability and turbulence-Gaussian plume dispersion model: theory and
application

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UNIT III
CONTROL OF GASEOUS AND PARTICULATEPOLLUTANTS
Principles and design of control measures-Particulates control by gravitational settling chambersCentrifugal separators-Filtration-Scrubbers-Electrostatic precipitation-Gaseous pollutant control by
adsorption, absorption, condensation, combustion-Selection criteria-Pollution control for specific major
industries.

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UNIT IV
POLLUTION PREVENTION
Pollution prevention strategies-Laws and regulations-Compliance and Enforcement

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UNIT V
INDOOR AIR POLLUTIONAND NOISE POLLUTION
Sources of indoor air pollution: Effects, assessment, standards, control methods and prevention- Sources
of noise pollution: Effects, assessment, standards, control methods and prevention

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UNIT VI
STATE OF ART/ADVANCES (NOT FOR EXAMINATION)
GHG emissions, global warming, climate change and carbon credits, CDM, initiatives in India;
Sustainable development; Future scenarios.
TOTAL: 45
TEXT BOOKS
1. Rao, C.S. Environmental Pollution Control Engineering, New Age International.2006.
2. Peavy S W, Rowe D R and Tchobanoglous G, Environmental Engineering, McGraw Hill, New
Delhi, 2013.
3. Griffin, R. D.: Principles of Air Quality Management, Lewis Publishers, 2007
REFERENCES
1. Noel de Nevers, Air Pollution Control Engineering, McGraw Hill, 2000.
2. Mahajan S P, Pollution Control in Process Industries, Tata McGraw Hill Publishing Company, New
Delhi, 2004.

13CE025

SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT

3 0 0 3

OBJECTIVES
To understand the necessity and importance of professional solid waste management.
To learn the methods and means of waste collection and transfer
To study the different treatment approaches for MSW
To study the design and operation of landfills
OUTCOMES
At the end of the course the student should be able to
Identify key sources, typical quantities generated, composition, and properties of solid wastes;
Recognize the relevant regulations that apply for MSW handling and disposal
Identify recycling and reuse options
Design Solid Waste Landfills
Adopt a holistic approach towards municipal waste management
UNIT I
GENERATION AND CHARCTERIZATION OF SOLID WASTE
Sources-Types and composition of solid wastes-Solid waste generation and estimation-Physical and
chemical characteristics of municipal solid waste-Sampling protocols for MSW-Socio economic aspects
of improper solid waste management- Regulatory development.
UNIT II
ON-SITE HANDLING, STORAGE AND PROCESSING
On-site handling methods-On-site storage and segregation methods-On-site processing of solid wastesPublic health and economic aspects of storage-Separation of wastes-Benefits of reuse and recycleMaterial recovery.

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UNIT III
COLLECTION, TRANSFER AND TRANSPORTAION
Collection services-Types of collection system-Collection routes-Personnel requirements-Types of
transfer stations-Transport means and methods-Location of transfer stations.
UNIT IV
OFF-SITE PROCESSING OF MSW
Unit operations for processing of MSW-Size reduction, screening, density separation, Fundamentals of
thermal processing-combustion, pyrolysis, gasification, incineration-Principles of aerobic and anaerobic
composting-Energy recovery.
UNIT V
ENGINEERING DISPOSALOF MSW
Landfill classifications-Siting considerations- Generation, movement and control of gases and leachatesPreliminary design and operation of sanitary landfills-Leachate collection and treatment

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UNIT VI
STATE OF ART/ADVANCES (NOT FOR EXAMINATION)
Recovery of Biological Conversion Products: Composts and Biogas; Composting and Bio gasification:
Technology. Environmental Effects of Composting and Bio gasification. Incineration and Energy
Recovery
TOTAL: 45
TEXT BOOKS
1. George Tchobanoglous, Hilary Theisen and Samuel Vigil. Integrated Solid Waste Management,
McGraw-Hill Publishers, 1993.
2. Peavy, H.S., Rowe, D.R., and Tchobanoglous, G. Environmental Engineering McGraw-Hill
Publishers, 2013
3. John Pichtel. Waste management Practices Municipal, hazardous and Industrial Taylor and Francis
2005
4. Ramachandra T.V., 2006. Management of Municipal Solid Waste, TERI 2011.
REFERENCES
1. Manual on Municipal Solid Waste Management, CPHEEO, Ministry of Urban Development,
Government of India, New Delhi, 2013
2. Environmental Engineering A Design Approach Sincero, A.P., and Sincero, G.A., Phi Learning
2009.
3. Solid Waste Engineering Vesilind, P. A and Worrel W.A, Cengage Learning 2011.

13CE026

INDUSTRIAL WASTE MANAGEMENT

3 0 0 3

OBJECTIVES
To know the current regulations which are pertinent to industrial wastes
To understand the fate of chemical compounds in the environment and its minimization and
prevention.
To study the treatment strategies for air, soil and water discharges.
To understand the larger framework of industrial waste and its management
OUTCOMES
At the end of the course the student should be able to
Identify current regulations which are pertinent to industrial wastes
Describe factors which will determine the fate of chemical compounds in the environment and its
minimization and prevention.
Select optimal treatment strategies for air, soil and water discharges.
Appreciate the larger framework of industrial waste and its management
UNIT I
INTRODUCTION TO INDUSTRIAL WASTE MANAGEMENT
Sources and Undesirable Characteristics of industrial waste water-Characteristics of Discharges to the
air-Characteristics of Solid Waste Streams from Industries-Effects of industrial wastes.
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UNIT II
POLLUTION FROM MAJOR INDUSTRIES
Sources and characteristics-Waste treatment flow sheets for selected industries such as textiles, tanneries,
pharmaceuticals, electroplating industries, dairy, sugar, paper, distilleries, Steel plants, refineries,
fertilizer, and thermal power plants.
UNIT III
TREATMENT TECHNOLOGIES FOR SOLID WASTE DISCHARGES
Characterization of solid wastes-Solid waste incineration- Composting of industrial wastes-Solidification
and stabilization of industrial solid wastes
UNIT IV
TREATMENT TECHNOLOGIES FOR AIR DISCHARGES
Reduction at the source for air discharges, containment, treatment and removal
UNIT V
TREATMENT TECHNOLOGIES FOR INDUSTRIAL WASTEWATER
Equalization-Neutralization-Removal of suspended and dissolved organic solids-Chemical oxidationAdsorption-Removal of dissolved inorganics-Combined treatment of industrial and municipal wastesResidue management-Dewatering-Disposal

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UNIT VI
STATE OF ART/ADVANCES (NOT FOR EXAMINATION)
Common Effluent Treatment Plants (CETPs): Location, Need, Design, Operation & Maintenance
Problems and Economical aspects.
TOTAL: 45
TEXT BOOKS
1. Rao .M.N. and A.K.Dutta, Wastewater Treatment, Oxford - IBH Publication, 2008
2. Eckenfelder.W.W. Jr., Industrial Water Pollution Control, McGraw-Hill Book Company, New
Delhi, 2000.
REFERENCES
1. Freeman. H.M., Industrial Pollution Prevention Hand Book, McGraw-Hill Inc., New Delhi, 1995.
2. Noureldin. M.B., Design and Operation for Pollution Prevention Via Mass Integration, Lap Lambert
Academic Publishing, 2010.
3. Bishop, P.L., Pollution Prevention: Fundamental and Practice, McGraw-Hill, 2000.

13CE027

HAZARDOUS WASTE MANAGEMENT

3 0 0 3

OBJECTIVES
To build knowledge on hazardous wastes with respect to definitions, regulations, effects, prioritization,
prevention of releases and response to releases.
To study the basics of waste emissions to soil, air and water.
To learn the transportation, treatment, storage and disposal methods.
To study the waste minimisation and pollution prevention techniques.
To learn the treatment technologies for hazardous waste.
OUTCOMES
At the end of the course the student should be able to
Identify current regulations which are pertinent to hazardous wastes
Describe factors which will determine the fate of chemical compounds in the environment and its
minimization and prevention.
Cognize the design principles of various site remediation methods
Select optimal treatment strategies for a particular site and understand the larger framework of site
remediation

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UNIT I
WASTE DEFINITION, GENERATION AND EFFECTS
General and legal definitions-Waste compositions and classifications-Waste generation-Effects of
improper management-Management options-Hazardous waste management in India
UNIT II
POLLUTION PREVENTION AND WASTE MINIMIZATION FACILITIES
Contaminant release-Principles and techniques of waste minimization- Volume and toxicity reductionMaterial and process modifications.
UNIT III
PRINCIPLES AND DESIGN OF THERMAL TREATMENT FACILTIES
Status, types, principles, equipment used, application ranges, and comparisons of different thermal
treatment technologies-Combustion, incineration, pyrolysis, gasification
UNIT IV

PRINCIPLES AND DESIGN OF PHYSICO CHEMICAL AND BIOLOGICAL


TREATMENTS
Status, types, principles, equipment used, application ranges, and comparisons of different treatment
technologies-Air stripping, carbon adsorption, steam stripping, chemical oxidation, bioremediationsolidification and stabilization of wastes
UNIT V
SITE REMEDIATION
Introduction to site characterization-Methods of site characterization-Passive and active remedial
technologies-Soil vapour extraction-Bioventing-Permeable reactive barriers

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UNIT VI
STATE OF ART/ADVANCES (NOT FOR EXAMINATION)
Environmental auditing-ISO 14000-Basics and Approaches
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TOTAL: 45
TEXT BOOK
1. LaGrega M.D., Buckingham P.L. and Evans J.C.(1994), Hazardous Waste Management- Waveland
PrInc, 2010.
REFERENCE
1. P. L. Bishop, Pollution Prevention: - Fundamentals and Practice, Mc-Graw Hill
Boston, 2000.

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GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERING
13CE036

GROUND IMPROVEMENT TECHNIQUES

3 0 0 3

OBJECTIVES
To introduce engineering principles of ground modification, grouting and improvement techniques.
To impart knowledge on the design methods of ground improvement.
To enhance knowledge on different tests to be carried out on soils.
OUTCOMES
At the end of the course the student should be able to
Deals with structures which can self adjust their stiffness with load.
Implement the improvement techniques in the projects.
Able to understand the problems in the soil.
Perform the different test on soil
UNIT I
GROUND WATER LOWERING AND DRAINAGE TECHNIQUES
Overview of: Design input parameters: existing ground water level and fluctuations Zone of
groundwater lowering Permeability Transmissibility Storage capacity Flow nets and estimation.

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UNIT II
UNDERPINNING
Basic principles of underpinning Grouping Requirements - Shoring and temporary support
Grillages Design considerations for underpinning Slurry walls in lieu of underpinning Pre founded
columns Intermittent lateral underpinning Element wall underpinning.
UNIT III
GROUTING
Grouting: Hydro fracture grouting Compaction grouting Permeation grouting Cost considerations Jet grouting Applications: Vertical/Sub Vertical And Horizontal/Sub Horizontal Design Aspects
Selection Of Grout Selection Of Jet Grout Parameters With Respect To Soil Types Characteristics Of
Jet Grouted Soils.
UNIT IV
SOIL COMPACTION AND CONSOLIDATION
Introduction: Preloading Consolidation drainage Compaction grouting Stone columns
Consolidation of Fine grained soils Deformation of cohesion less soils Design considerations.
UNIT V
MISCELLANEOUS TOPICS
Geotechnical verification testing Performance monitoring Optical survey techniques Settlement
plates and Deep settlement markers Peizometers

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UNIT VI
STATE OF ART/ADVANCES (NOT FOR EXAMINATION)
Methods of performing different soil test in field- Common problems that arise in implementing the
techniques in field- Future development in improvement techniques.
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TOTAL: 45
TEXT BOOK
1. Petros P. Xanthakos, Lee W. Abramson and Donald A. Bruce, Ground Control and Improvement, John
Willey & Sons Inc., 1994
REFERENCES
1. Hsai Yang Fang, Foundation Engineering Handbook, Van Nostrand Reinhold, NY, 1991
2. M. R. Hausman, Engineering Principles of Ground Modification, McGraw Hill Book Co., Singapore,
1990

13CE037

ROCK ENGINEERING

3 0 0 3

OBJECTIVES
To study the classification and properties of rocks.
To learn about the various stresses acting in rocks and their measurement.
To understand the application of rock mechanics in Engineering.
OUTCOMES
At the end of the course the student should be able to
Classify the rocks.
Analyze the various stresses acting on the rocks.
UNIT I
CLASSIFICATION AND INDEX PROPERTIES OF ROCKS
Geological classification Index properties of rock systems Classification of rock masses for
engineering purpose.
UNIT II
ROCK STRENGTH AND FAILURE CRITERIA
Modes of rock failure Strength of rock Laboratory and field measurement of shear, tensile and
compressive strength Stress strain behaviour in compression Mohr-coulomb failure criteria and
empirical criteria for failure Deformability of rock.

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UNIT III
INITIAL STRESSES AND THEIR MEASUREMENTS
Estimation of initial stresses in rocks influence of joints and their orientation in distribution of stresses
Technique for measurements of in-situ stresses.
UNIT IV
APPLICATION OF ROCK MECHANICS IN ENGINEERING
Simple engineering application Underground openings Rock slopes Foundations and mining
subsidence.
UNIT V
ROCK BOLTING
Introduction Rock bolt systems rock bolt installation techniques Testing of rock bolts Choice of
rock bolt based on rock mass condition.

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STATE OF ART/ADVANCES (NOT FOR EXAMINATION)
Purpose of tunneling and geological problems connected with tunneling- Basic design and principles of
tunnels in rocks - Types and design of tunnel lining.
TOTAL: 45
TEXT BOOKS
1. Goodman P.E., Introduction to Rock Mechanics, John Wiley and Sons, 1999.
2. Stillborg B., Professional User Handbook for rock Bolting, Tran Tech Publications, 1996.
REFERENCES
1. Brow E.T., Rock Characterisation Testing and Monitoring, Pergaman Press, 1991.
2. Engineering Rock Mechanics, Part 2: Illustrative Worked Examples, Elsevier Publishing Company,
2001.
3. Brady, B.H.G. and Brown, E.T., Rock mechanics for underground mining (Third Edition), Kluwer
Academic Publishers, Dordrecht, 2004.

13CE038

DESIGN OF SUBSTRUCTURES

3 0 0 3

OBJECTIVES
To study about the types and purposes of different foundation systems and structures.
To understand and evaluate the feasibility of foundation solutions to different types of soil conditions.
To know about the foundations for Coffer dams,
OUTCOMES
At the end of the course the student should be able to
Solve problems on shallow and deep foundation.
Design the foundation structure according to the soil condition.
UNIT I
SUB SURFACE EXPLORATION
Purpose - Programme and procedures Interpretation of bore logs, soil data and exploration reports.
UNIT II
SHALLOW FOUNDATIONS
Types of foundations and their specific applications Depth of foundation Bearing capacity and
settlement estimates Structural design of isolated footings, strip, rectangular and trapezoidal combined
footings strap Raft foundation Approximate flexible method of raft design.
UNIT III
DEEP FOUNDATIONS
Types of piles and their applications - Load capacity - Settlements - Group action - Design of piles and
pile caps.
UNIT IV
FOUNDATIONS FOR OTHER MISCELLANEOUS STRUCTURES
Caissons and well foundations - Foundations for towers Braced cuts-Coffer dams.

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UNIT V
MACHINE FOUNDATION
Types - General requirements and design criteria - General analysis of machine-foundations-soil system Stiffness and damping parameters - Tests for design parameters - Guide lines for design of reciprocating
engines, impact type machines, rotary type machines, framed foundations.

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STATE OF ART/ADVANCES (NOT FOR EXAMINATION)
Analysis and design of piers - Abutments and Retaining walls - Well foundations.
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TOTAL: 45
TEXT BOOKS
1. Thomlinson, M.J. and Boorman. R. Foundation Design and Construction, ELBS Longman VI
edition, 2003.
2. Nayak, N.V., Foundation Design manual for Practicing Engineers, DhanpatRai and Sons, 1982
REFERENCES
1. Winterkorn H.F., and Fang H.Y., Foundation Engineering Hand Book - Van Nostrard - Reinhold 1976.
2. Kurian, N.P., Design of Foundation Systems: Principles and Practices, (3rd rev. and
3. enl. edn.) Narosa Publishing house, New Delhi, 2005.
4. IS 1080:1985 Code of practice for design and construction of shallow foundations in soils (other than
raft, ring and shell) (second revision), 2007.
5. IS 1888:1982 Method of load test on soils (second revision), 2007.
6. IS 1892:1979 Code of practice for subsurface investigation for foundations, 2007
7. IS 2131:1981 Method of standard penetration test for soils, 2007.
8. IS 2810:1979 Glossary of terms relating to soil dynamics, 2007.IS 2911(Part 2):1980 Code of practice
for design and construction of pile foundations: Part 2 Timber piles, 2005.
9. IS 2974(Part 1):1982 Code of practice for design and construction of machine foundations: Part 1
Foundations for reciprocating type machines, BIS, New Delhi.
10. IS 2974(Part 2):1980 Code of practice for design and construction of machine foundations: Part 2
Foundations for impact type machines (hammer foundations), BIS, New Delhi.
11. IS 2974(Part 3):1992 Code of practice for design and construction of machine foundations: Part 3
Foundations for rotary type machines (Medium and high frequency), BIS, New Delhi.
12. IS 2974(Part 4):1979 Code of practice for design and construction of machine foundations: Part 4
Foundations for rotary type machines of low frequency, BIS, New Delhi.
13. IS 2974(Part 5):1987 Code of practice for design and construction of Machine foundations Part 5
Foundations for impact machines other than hammer (forging and stamping press, pig breaker, drop
crusher and jolter , BIS,New Delhi.

13CE039

GEOTECHNICAL EARTHQUAKE ENGINEERING

3 0 0 3

OBJECTIVES
To learn the practice of geotechnical earthquake engineering from the perspective of a practitioner.
To study the impact of seismic behaviour of soils (site response and liquefaction) on the seismic hazard
at a site.
To understand the necessary background to the seismic design and assessment of foundations and earth
structures and their interaction with structure design.
To study the application of analysis techniques in the geotechnical risk assessment.
OUTCOMES
At the end of the course the student should be able to
Analyze practical problems involving seismic hazard assessment.
Design Geotechnical structures as part of construction projects in seismically active areas.

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UNIT I
INTRODUCTION TO EARTHQUAKE ENGINEERING
Scope - Objective Nature and types of earthquake loading Importance of geotechnical earthquake
engineering - Concept of dynamic load Earthquake load - Single degree of freedom system - Multiple
degree of freedom system - Free and forced vibrations - Damped and undamped systems - Equation of
motion - Response spectra.
UNIT II
ENGINEERING SEISMOLOGY
Engineering Seismology Earthquake Causes and source of earthquake Elastic rebound theory
Faults - Plate tectonics - Seismograph and seismogram - Prediction of earthquakes - Protection against
earthquake damage - Origin of universe - Layers of earth - Theory of continental drift - Hazards due to
earthquakes.
UNIT III
GROUND MOTION AND WAVE PROPAGATION
Magnitude and intensity of earthquake Modified mercalli Intensity Scale - Measuring of earthquake Earthquake magnitude - Local (Richter) magnitude. Spectral Parameters: Peak acceleration Peak
velocity - Peak displacement - Frequency content and duration - Elastic response of continua (one,
twoand three dimensional wave equations) Waves in unbound, semi infinite, layered media.
Mohorovicic discontinuity and Gutenberg discontinuity.
UNIT IV
DYNAMIC SOIL PROPERTIES
Stiffness - Damping and plasticity parameters of soil and their determination (laboratory testing,
intrusive and nonintrusive in-situ testing); Correlations of different soil parameters - Liquefaction
(basics, evaluation and effects) - Liquefaction hazard map - Lateral spreading.
UNIT V
SEISMIC HAZARD ANALYSIS
Magnitude indicators Segmentation - Deterministic seismic Hazard Analysis (DSHA) - Probabilistic
Seismic Hazard Analysis (PSHA) - Earthquake source characterization - Gutenberg-Richter recurrence
law Predictive relationships - temporal uncertainty - Probability computations Seismic hazard Curve
logic tree methods.

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STATE OF ART/ADVANCES (NOT FOR EXAMINATION)
Soil Dynamics - Geotechnical failure of foundations during earthquake - Earthquake resistant design of
shallow foundation - Earthquake resistant design of pile foundation - Liquefaction and remedial
measures.
TOTAL: 45
TEXT BOOKS
1. IkuoTowhata, Geotechnical Earthquake Engineering, Springer-Verlag Heidelberg, 2010.
2. MilutinSrbulov, Geotechnical Earthquake Engineering: Simplified Analyses with Case Studies and
Examples, Springer-Verlag, 2008.
3. Barkan. D. D, Dynamics of Bases and Foundations, McGraw-Hill Book Company, 2010.
REFERENCES
1. Steven L. Kramer, Geotechnical Earthquake Engineering, Prentice Hall Inc, 1996.
2. Robert W. Day, Geotechnical Earthquake Engineering Handbook, McGraw Hill, New York, 2001.
3. Kenji Ishihara, Soil Behaviour in Earthquake Geotechnics, Oxford University Press, USA, 1996.
4. IS 1893:1984, Indian Standard Criteria for earthquake resistant Design of Structures.

WATER RESOURCES ENGINEERING


13CE046

REMOTE SENSING TECHNIQUES AND APPLICATIONS

3 0 0 3

OBJECTIVE
To study the concepts of Remote Sensing techniques and its application in natural resource
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OUTCOMES
At the end of the course the student should be able to
Analysis remote sensing data related to land use, natural resources
Apply remote sensing in the field of Civil Engineering and natural resource management
UNIT I
INTRODUCTION TO REMOTE SENSING
Definition Physics of remote sensing electromagnetic radiation (EMR) Atmospheric windows
Interaction of EMR with atmosphere, earth surface, soils, water and vegetation Platform and sensors
image interpretations.
UNIT II
LAND USE STUDIES
Definition of land use Land use / land cover classification Schemes and levels of classification
systems with RS data Land use mapping Change detection Urban land use planning, site suitability
analysis, transportation planning
UNIT III
WATER RESOURCES
Areal assessment of surface water bodies Capacity survey of water bodies Mapping of snow-Covered
areas Flood risk zone mapping Identification of groundwater potential zones, recharge areas
Droughts, definition, drought assessment and management.
UNIT IV
AGRICULTURE, SOIL AND FORESTRY
Crop inventory mapping Production estimation Command area monitoring Soil mapping Crop
stress detection - Estimation of soil erosion Forest types and density mapping Forest fire risk zone
mapping.
UNIT V
EARTH SCIENCE
Lithology Lithological mapping Structural mapping Geomorphology Nature and type of
landforms Identification Use of remote sensing data for land slides Targeting mineral resources
Engineering geology and Environmental geology.

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STATE OF ART/ADVANCES (NOT FOR EXAMINATION)
Terrain mapping and analysis- National urban information system Flood mapping and monitoring
TOTAL: 45
TEXT BOOKS
1. Lillesand, T.M and Kiefer R.W. Remote Sensing and Image interpretation. John Willey and sons, inc.
New York, 2007.
2. Michael Hord, R. Remote sensing methods and application, John Wiley and Sons, New York, 1986.
REFERENCES
1. Steven, M.D, and Cllark, J.A. Application of Remote sensing in Agriculture, Butterworths, London,
1990.
2. Space Applications Centre. Manual for Forest mapping and Damage detection using
satellite data,
Report No.IRS-UP/SAC/FMDD/TN/16/90,1990.
3. Sabins, F.F.Jr. Remote sensing principles and interpretation, W.H.Freeman& Co., 2007.
4. Manual of Remote Sensing Vol. II. American Society of Photogrammetry.

13CE047

GROUND WATER ENGINEERING

3 0 0 3

OBJECTIVES
To understand the distribution of ground water, evaluation of aquifer parameters, solving ground water
equations.
To study water methods, Ground water quality and development of ground water methods are dealt.

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OUTCOME
At the end of the course the student should be able to
Analysis and design hydraulics, parameters of estimation and its quality and development
UNIT I
FUNDAMENTALS OF GROUND WATER
Introduction Characteristic of ground water Distribution of water - Ground water column
Permeability - Darcy's Law - Laboratory permeability test - Types of aquifers - Hydrogeological Cycle
Water level fluctuations.
UNIT II
HYDRAULICS OF FLOW
Storage coefficient - Specific field - Heterogeneity and anisotropy -Transmissivity - Governing equations
of ground water flow - Steady state flow - DupuitForchheimer assumptions - Velocity potential - Flow
nets
UNIT III
ESTIMATION OF PARAMETERS
Transmissivity and storativity Pumping test - Unsteady state flow - Thies method - Jacob method Image well theory Effect of partial penetrations of wells - Collectors wells.
UNIT IV
GROUND WATER DEVELOPMENT
Infiltration gallery - Conjunctive use - Artificial recharge -Safe yield -Yield test Geophysical methods
Selection of pumps.
UNIT V
GROUND WATER QUALITY
Ground water chemistry - Origin, movement and quality - Water quality standards - Saltwater intrusion
Environmental concern.

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STATE OF ART/ADVANCES (NOT FOR EXAMINATION)
The pole of groundwater in large - Scale water and chemical budgets In-situ methods for ground water
contamination studies.
TOTAL: 45
TEXT BOOKS
1. Raghunath H.M., Ground Water Hydrology, Wiley Eastern Ltd., 2000.
2. Todd D.K., Ground Water Hydrology, John Wiley and Sons, 2nd edition, 2006.
REFERENCE
1. C Walton, Ground Water Resource Evaluation, McGraw-Hill Publications, 1990.

13CE048

HYDROLOGY

3 0 0 3

OBJECTIVES
To understand all the components of the hydrological cycle.
To study the concept of mechanics of rainfall, its spatial and temporal measurement and their
applications.
To understand the different types of simple statistical analysis and application of probability
distribution of rainfall and run off.
To learn the concepts of simple methods of flood routing and ground water hydrology.
OUTCOMES
At the end of the course the student should be able to
Basics of precipitation, abstraction, hydrologic cycle
Hydrograph, types and their application
Methods of flood routing
Basics of groundwater.

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UNIT I
PRECIPITATION
Hydrologic cycle Types of precipitation Forms of precipitation Measurement of rainfall Spatial
measurement methods Temporal measurement methods Frequency analysis of point rainfall
Intensity, duration, frequency relationship Probable maximum precipitation.

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ABSTRACTION FROM PRECIPITATION
Losses from precipitation Evaporation losses Reservoir evaporation Infiltration losses Infiltration
capacity Measurement of infiltration Infiltration indices Effective rainfall.

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UNIT III
HYDROGRAPHS
Factors affecting hydrograph Base flow separation Unit hydrograph Derivation of unit hydrograph
S-curve hydrograph Unit hydrograph of different deviations - Synthetic unit hydrograph.

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UNIT IV
FLOOD ROUTING
Flood frequency studies Recurrence interval Gumbels method Flood routing Reservoir flood
routing Muskingums channel routing Flood control.

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UNIT V
GROUND WATER HYDROLOGY
Types of aquifer Darcys law Dupuits assumptions Confined aquifer Unconfined aquifer
Recuperation test Transmissibility Specific capacity Pumping test Steady flow analysis only.

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UNIT VI
STATE OF ART/ADVANCES (NOT FOR EXAMINATION)
Hydrology in military planning and operations Water budgeting.
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TEXT BOOKS
1. Subramanya, K., Engineering Hydrology, Tata McGraw-Hill Publishing Co., Ltd., 2010.
2. Raghunath, H.M., Hydrology, New Age International Publishers,2006 2nd edition
REFERENCES
1. Chow, V.T. and Maidment, Hydrology for Engineers, McGraw-Hill Inc., Ltd., 2000.
2. Singh, V.P., Hydrology, McGraw-Hill Inc., Ltd., 2000.
3. JayaramiReddi.P.,A Text book of Hydrology, Laxmi Publications, New Delhi, 1997

13CE049

WATER RESOURCES ENGINEERING

3 0 0 3

OBJECTIVE
To know the different phases in Water Resources viz planning, collection of relevant data on water
resources and also on National Water Policy, Reservoir planning, management and economic analysis.
OUTCOMES
At the end of the course the student should be able to
Design of reservoirs
Use of cost effective analysis of water resources.
UNIT I
GENERAL
Water resources survey Water resources of India and Tamilnadu Description of water resources
planning Economics of water resources planning, physical and socio economic data National Water
Policy Collection of meteorological and hydrological data for water resources development.
UNIT II
DATA COLLECTION OF ANALYSIS
Hydrologic measurements Analysis of hydrologic data Hydrologic station network Station network
design Statistical techniques in network design.
UNIT III
WATER RESOURCE NEEDS
Consumptive and non-consumptive water use - Estimation of water requirements for irrigation, for
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drinking and navigation - Water characteristics and quality Scope and aims of master plan - Concept of
basin as a unit for development - Water budget and development plan.
UNIT IV
RESERVOIR PLANNING AND MANAGEMENT
Reservoir - Single and multipurpose Multi objective - Fixation of Storage capacity -Strategies for
reservoir operation - Sedimentation of reservoirs - Design flood-levees and flood walls - Channel
improvement.
UNIT V
ECONOMIC ANALYSIS
Estimation of cost and evaluation of benefits - Discount rate - Discounting factors - Discounting
techniques Computer applications

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UNIT VI
STATE OF ART/ADVANCES (NOT FOR EXAMINATION)
Modelling in Water Resources Engineering - Engineering Design of Sustainable Water Resource
Systems
TOTAL: 45
TEXT BOOKS
1. Linsley R.K. and Franzini J.B, Water Resources Engineering, McGraw-Hill Inc, 2000.
2. Las J.L. and Lee R.R., Economics of Water Resources Planning, Tata McGraw-Hill Inc. 2000.
REFERENCES
1. Chaturvedi M.C., Water Resources Systems Planning and Management, Tata McGraw-Hill Inc.,
New Delhi, 1997.
2. Goodman Alvin S., Principles of Water Resources Planning, Prentice-Hall, 1984.
3. Duggal, K.N. and Soni, J.P., Elements of Water Resources Engineering, New Age International
Publishers, 2008.

TRANSPORTATION ENGINEERING
13CE056

PAVEMENT ENGINEERING

3 0 0 3

OBJECTIVES
To study the concept of design of road and airport pavements
To understand the different types of failures in pavements and techniques for maintenance
OUTCOMES
At the end of the course the student should be able to
Design of road and airport pavements
Solve the problems related to maintenance of pavements
UNIT I
COMPONENTS OF PAVEMENT AND FACTORS AFFECTING DESIGN
Pavement Types- Comparison between highway and airport pavements- Component parts of pavements
Functions and significance of sub grade properties - Various methods of assessment of sub grade soil
strength for pavement design- Soil and base stabilization- Base and sub base drainage- Factors affecting
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DESIGN OF FLEXIBLE ROAD PAVEMENTS
Stresses in layered systems - Burmister two layer and three layer analysis- Methods of design based on
pavement performance- AASHTO and Asphalt institute method (Concepts only) CBR method- Design
as per the IRC guidelines (Problems)- Design and specification of rural roads.

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UNIT III
DESIGN OF RIGID ROAD PAVEMENTS
Cement concrete pavements Analysis of stresses- AASHTO and PCA methods for design (Concepts
only)- Design as per latest IRC guidelines(Problems) Design for reinforcement and joints- Design of
cement concrete roads for rural roads (Problems).

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UNIT IV
DESIGN OF AIRPORT PAVEMENTS
Flexible pavement design- Methods- CBR, Burmister, and FAA methods(Concepts only)
Rigid pavement design- LCA and FAA methods (Concepts only) Joints in concrete pavements

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PERFORMANCE EVALUATION AND MAINTENANCE
Types of defects in Flexible pavements Surface defects, Cracks, Deformation, Disintegration
Symptoms, Causes and Treatments. - Types of Pavement - Failures in Rigid Pavements Scaling,
shrinkage, warping - Structural cracks, spalling of joints and mud pumping - Special Repairs - Pavement
Evaluation Pavement Surface conditions and structural evaluation - Evaluation of pavement - Failure
and strengthening - Overlay design by Benkelman beam method [Procedure only]
UNIT VI
STATE OF ART/ADVANCES (NOT FOR EXAMINATION)
Modern techniques for repair of pavements - Analysis of temperature stress by non-linear method - Soil
stabilization techniques

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TEXT BOOKS
1. Yoder R.J and Witczak M.W., Principles of Pavement Design, John Wiley, 2011.
2. Khanna S K, Arora M G and Jain S S, Airport Planning and Design, Nemchand and Brothers, Roorkee,
2005.
3. Dr. Sharma S.K.,Principles, Practice and Design & Highway Engineering, S.Chand & Company, New
Delhi, 2012
REFERENCES
1. Guidelines for the design of Flexible Pavements, IRC:37 - 2001, The Indian Roads Congress, New
Delhi.
2. Guideline for the design of rigid pavements for highways, IRC: 58-2002, The Indian Roads Congress,
New Delhi.
3. Guidelines for design of CC roads for rural roads, IRC:SP 62 2004, The Indian Roads Congress,
New Delhi.
4. Wright, P.H., Highway Engineers, John Wiley & Sons, Inc., New York, 2009.
5. Design and Specification of Rural Roads (Manual), Ministry of rural roads, Government of India, New
Delhi, 2001.

13CE057

TRAFFIC ENGINEERING AND MANAGEMENT

OBJECTIVES
To understand the different types of traffic survey
To know the concept of design of intersections and traffic signal.
To know the different types of traffic management measures.
OUTCOMES
At the end of the course the student should be able to
Analyze the results of traffic survey
Design intersections and traffic signals
Solve traffic problems.
UNIT I
INTRODUCTION TO TRAFFIC ENGINEERING
Significance and scope, Characteristics of vehicles and road users - Skid Resistance and braking
efficiency (Problems), Components of traffic engineering- Road - Traffic and land use characteristics Detrimental effects of traffic on environment.

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TRAFFIC SURVEYS AND ANALYSIS
Surveys and analysis Volume - Speed, Capacity - Level of service- Speed and delay studies - Origin
and destination survey - Parking surveys - Accident studies and analysis

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UNIT III
TRAFFIC CONTROL
Traffic signs - Road markings - Design of traffic signals and signal co-ordination (Problems), Traffic
control aids and street furniture - Street lighting - Traffic regulations
UNIT IV
GEOMETRIC DESIGN OF INTERSECTIONS
Conflicts at intersections - Classification of intersections at grade - Channelized and unchanalised
intersection - Grade separators (Concepts only) - Principles of intersection design - Elements of
intersection design - Rotary design (Problems) - Grade Separators
UNIT V
TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT
Traffic management- Traffic system management (TSM) and Travel Demand Management (TDM) Traffic segregation, Traffic calming, Traffic forecasting techniques, Introduction to Intelligence
Transport System (ITS) - ITS user needs and services Travel and Traffic management - Public
Transportation Management - Electronic payment, Commercial vehicle operations - Emergency
management - Advanced vehicle safety systems - Information Management.

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STATE OF ART/ADVANCES (NOT FOR EXAMINATION)
Simulation of traffic- Trip generation Trip distribution Traffic assignment Landuse transport
models
TOTAL: 45
TEXT BOOKS
1. Kadiyali L R, Traffic Engineering and Transport Planning, Khanna Publications, Delhi, 2009.
2. Khanna S.K and Justo C E G, Highway Engineering, Khanna Publishers, Roorkee, 2001.
REFERENCES
1. Indian Roads Congress (IRC) Specifications, Guidelines and Special publications on Traffic Planning
and Management.
2. Guidelines of Ministry of Road Transport and Highways, Government of India.
3. SubhashC.Saxena, A Course in Traffic Planning and Design, DhanpatRai Publications, New Delhi,
1989.
4. IRC:92- 1985 Guidelines for the Design of Interchanges in Urban Areas,IRC,New Delhi.
5. IRC:93- 1985 Guidelines on Design and Installation of Road Traffic Signals, IRC,New Delhi.

MANAGEMENT
13CE066

COASTAL ZONE MANAGEMENT

3 0 0 3

OBJECTIVES
To understand how coasts "work".
To understand the role of humans in coastal systems.
To learn the ongoing developments in coastal zone management.
OUTCOMES
At the end of the course the student should be able to
Analyze the role of humans in coastal systems.
To use the concept with past and current practice in ongoing projects in coastal zone management.
UNIT I
COASTAL ZONE
Coastal Engineering Coastal Environment Problems, Coastal water level fluctuations Tides surges
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WAVE DYNAMICS
Wave classification Airys Linear Wave theory Irregular and regular waves Short and long term
wave analysis - Deep water waves Shallow water waves Wave pressure Wave energy Wave
Decay Reflection, Refraction and Diffraction of waves Breaking of waves.

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UNIT III
WAVE FORECASTING AND TIDES
Characteristic of waves- Need for forecasting - SMB and PNJ methods of wave forecasting
Classification of tides Forecasting of wave direction- Darwins equilibrium theory of tides Effects on
structures

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COASTAL PROCESSES
Erosion and depositional shore features Methods of protection Littoral currents Coastal Aquifers
Sea water intrusion Impact of sewage disposal in seas.
UNIT V
HARBOURS
Classification of harbours Requirements of a modern port Selection of site Typical latout of general
features Types and selection of break waters Need and mode of dredging Selection of dredgers

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UNIT VI
STATE OF ART/ADVANCES (NOT FOR EXAMINATION)
Coastal GIS analysis- Diagnosis of environmental conditions along coastal areas- Direct practical
approach on coastal area construction issues- Coastal zone and related Indian projects
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TOTAL:45
TEXT BOOKS
1. Kamphius, J. W., Introduction to Coastal Engineering and Management, World Scientific, 2010.
2. Sorenson, R. M., Basic Coastal Engineering, John Wiley and Sons, 2005.
REFERENCES
1. Robert L Wiegel, Rodney J Sobey, Orville T Magoon, Eleanor Swent, Coastal Engineering: Research,
Consulting, and Teaching, Nabu Press, 2010.
2. Christopher Fleming, Coastal Engineering processes, Theory and Design practice: Process, Theory
and Design Practice, T&F Books UK, 2009.

13CE067

DISASTER MANAGEMENT AND MITIGATION

OBJECTIVES
To understand the knowledge of the disaster phenomenon, its different contextual aspects, impacts and
public health consequences.
To learn the skills and ability to design, implement and evaluate research on disasters.
OUTCOMES
At the end of the course the student should be able to
To analyze, evaluate and manage the different public health aspects of disaster events at a local and
global levels, even when limited information is available.
To analyze the potential effects of disasters and methods to deliver public health response to avert
these effects.
UNIT I
INTRODUCTION TO DISASTER MANAGEMENT
Dimensions of natural & anthropogenic disasters Principles /components of disaster management,
Organizational structure for disaster management,Disaster management schemes Natural disasters and
mitigation efforts Flood control Drought management Cyclones Land use planning, NBC threat
and safety measures Forest fires Oil fires Crisis in power Sector Accidents in coal mines
UNIT II
DISASTER MANAGEMENT
Operations Management (OM) Risk assessment and disaster response Antifriction techniques NGO
management SWOT analysis based on design &formulation strategies Insurance & risk management,
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UNIT III
RECENT TRENDS IN DISASTER MANAGEMENT
Psychological and social dimensions in disasters Trauma and stress Emotional intelligence
Electronic warning systems Recent trends in disaster information provider Geo Informatics
UNIT IV
APPLICATIONS
Applications in disaster management Statistical seismology Quick reconstruction technologies Role
of media in disasters Management of epidemics Bio-Terrorism Forecasting and Management of
casualties.
UNIT V
DISASTER MANAGEMENT IN INDIA
Disaster preparedness Disaster mitigation Forecasting and warning of disasters Assessing risk and
vulnerability Disaster management in India Role of news media in Disaster management
Rehabilitation of victims.

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UNIT VI
STATE OF ART/ADVANCES (NOT FOR EXAMINATION)
Causes and effects on earthquake, tornado, extreme heat, tsunami, flood, volcano, hurricane, wildlife,
hurricane, landslides and mudflows
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TOTAL: 45
TEXT BOOKS
1. Singh.R.B, Disaster Management, Rawat publications, 3rd edition 2000
2. Pardeep Sahni, Alka Dhameja, Uma Madury, PHI learning Pvt Ltd, 2013
REFERENCES
1. Sundar.I., Disaster Management , Sarup& Sons, 3rd edition 2007,New Delhi
2. SathishModh, Introduction to Disaster Management, Macmillan piblishers, 2 nd edition,2009, New
Delhi

TOWN PLANNING
13CE071

HOUSING PLANNING AND MANAGEMENT

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OBJECTIVES
To understand the comprehensive knowledge of planning, design, evaluation, construction and
financing of housing projects
To learn the principles of sustainable housing policies and programmes
To understand the cost effective construction materials and methods.
OUTCOMES
At the end of the course the student should be able to
Use the knowledge in planning the housing projects and their development
Analyze the techniques and materials used in housing projects
UNIT I
INTRODUCTION TO HOUSE PLANNING
Definition of basic terms House, home, household, apartments, multi storeyed buildings, special
buildings, Objectives and strategies of national housing policies, principle of sustainable housing,
housing laws at state level, byelaws at urban and rural local bodies Levels Development control
regulations, Institutions for housing at national, state and local levels
UNIT II
HOUSING PROGRAMMES
Basic concepts, contents and standards for housing programmes Sites and services, neighborhoods,
open development plots, apartments, rental housing, Cooperative housing, slum housing programmes,
role of public, private and nongovernment organizations, current issues in housing

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UNIT III
PLANNING AND DESIGN OF HOUSING PROJECTS
Process of public and private sector housing development process Evaluation of user satisfaction
Formulation of housing projects Site analysis, layout design, design of housing units (Design
Problems)
UNIT IV
CONSTRUCTION TECHNIQUES AND COSTEFFECTIVE MATERIALS
New constructions techniques Cost effective modern construction materials, building centers
Concept, functions and performance evaluationPrinciples of economic and financial evaluation
techniques
UNIT V
HOUSING FINANCE AND PROJECT APPRAISAL
Appraisal of housing projects Housing finance, cost recovery Cash flow analysis, subsidy and
cross subsidy, role of cooperatives and various institutions Pricing of housing units, rents, recovery
pattern (Problems) Investment in housing in public and private sectors.

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UNIT VI
STATE OF ART/ADVANCES (NOT FOR EXAMINATION)
Use of computer packages for analyzing urban data- Legal principles and issues essential to
understanding the workings of the real estate industry- Principles of GIS applied to problems in urban
design and planning
TOTAL: 45
TEXT BOOKS
1. Meera Mehta and Dinesh Mehta, Metropolitan Housing Markets, Sage Publications Pvt. Ltd., New
Delhi, 1999.
2. Francis Cherunilam and Odeyar D Heggade, Housing in India, Himalaya Publishing House, Bombay,
1997.
REFERENCES
1. Development Control Rules for Chennai Metropolitan Area, CMA, Chennai, 2002.
2. UNCHS, National Experiences with Shelter Delivery for the Poorest Groups, UNCHS (Habitat)
Nairobi, 1994.
3. National Housing Policy, 1994, Government of India.

13CE072

ARCHITECTURE AND TOWN PLANNING

3 0 0 3

OBJECTIVES
At the end of the course the student should be able
To learn the design and planning of the building as per the building bye laws
To study about the various aspects in interior and exterior designing
OUTCOMES
At the end of the course the student should be able to
Design and plan the building as per the building bye laws
To use the building guidelines for site plan preparation
UNIT I
BASIC ELEMENTS OF ARCHITECTURE
Introduction of Architecture Definition Mass and space visual emotional effects of geometric forms
and their derivatives The sphere, the cube, the pyramid, the cylinder and cone The aesthetic qualities
of Architecture Proportion, scale,balance, symmetry, rhythm and axis Contrast in form General
aspects of architectural projects Harmony Site plans
UNIT II
PRINCIPLES OF OREINTATION AND PLANNING OF BUILDINGS
General Functional planning of building Factors affecting orientation Sun Wind Rain
Orientation criteria for Indian conditions Principles governing the theory of planning Planning of
residential building.
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UNIT III
ELEMENTS OF INTERIOR DESIGN
General Decorative materials Cement bonded board (BISON PANEL) Water proof cement paint
Industrial glazing and roofing Unit masonryPlaster and dry wallWall surface materials Effect of
colour on architecture Home furnishing Plans in rooms.
UNIT IV
TOWN PLANNING
History of evolution of towns Town and environment Climate, humidity, wind and radiation
Surveys and data collection Residential neighborhoods Industrial areas Public buildings Housing
and slum clearance Importance of master plan Present day planning in India
UNIT V
BUILDING RULES AND GUIDELINES
General Zoning regulations Regulations regarding lay outs or subdivisions Building regulations
Rules for special types of buildings Floor space index Minimum plot size and building front age
Open spaces Minimum standard dimensions of building elements Provision for lighting and
ventilation Provision for means of access.

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UNIT VI
STATE OF ART/ADVANCES (NOT FOR EXAMINATION)
To make a survey and calculate the land area for a particular region Improve the architectural modeling
for the roadways and industrial areas.
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TOTAL: 45
TEXT BOOKS
1. Rangwala S.C, Town Planning, Charotar Publishing House Private Limited, 26th edition 2013.
2. Agarwala S.C, Architecture and Town Planning, Dhanpatrai&sons 2013.
REFERENCES
1. Hiraskar, Fundamentals in town planning Dhanpatrai, 17th edition 2013.
2. Principles and Practice of Town and Country Planning Lewis B. Keeble, Estates Gazette, University of
Michigan,2010
3. National Building Code of India PartIII. (2005).

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