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CIVIL ENGINEERING –SYLLABUS

UNIVERSITY OF MUMBAI
SCHEME OF INSTRUCTIONS AND EXAMINATION
(R-2001)

SECOND YEAR ENGINEERING: (Civil Engineering)


Semester III

Subject No of periods per week Duration Marks


(60 minute each) of
Lecturer Practical Tutorial theory Theory Term Practical Oral Total
paper paper work
(hours)
1 Applied 4 - - 3 100 - - - 100
Mathematics III
(Civil)*
2 Surveying I* 3 3 - 3 100 25 - - 125
3 Strength of 5 2 - 3 100 25 - - 125
Materials*
4 Building 3 - 2- 3 100 25 - - 125
Construction *
5 Construction 3 2 - 3 100 25 - - 125
Materials &
Testing
6 Fluid Mechanics * 4 2 - 3 100 25 - - 125
Total 22 9 2 - 600 125 - - 725
* Common to Construction Engineering.

Semester IV

Subject No of periods per week Duration Marks


(60 minute each) of
Lecturer Practical Tutorial theory Theory Term Practical Oral Total
paper paper work
(hours)
1 Applied Statistics 4 - - 3 100 - - - 100
& Numerical
Methods *
2 Surveying II * 3 3 - 3 100 25 25 25 150
3 Structural 5 - 2 3 100 25 - 25 150
Analysis I *
4 Engineering 5 2 - 3 100 25 - 25 150
Geology *
5 Engineering 1 3 - 4 100 25 - 25 150
Design &
Drawing I *
6 Concrete 3 2 - 3 100 25 - 25 100
Technology
Total 21 10 2 - 600 125 25 125 875
* Common to Construction Engineering.

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Applied Mathematics III

Class : S. E. (Civil/ Construction) Semester : III


Period per week : Evaluation System :
Lecturer : 4 Theory paper (3 Hours) : 100
Practicals : - Term work : -
Tutorials : - Practical : -
Oral : -
Total : 100
Detailed Syllabus
1 Complex Variables
• Functions of complex variable. Continuity (only statements), derivability of a analytic function, regular
function, Necessary conditions for f(z) to be analytic (statements of sufficient conditions) Cauchy
Riemann equation in polar co-ordinates, Harmonic functions, orthogonal trajectories, analytical and
Milne Thomson method to find f(z) from its real or imaginary parts.
• Mapping – conformal mapping, linear, bi-linear mapping with geometrical interpretations
• Civil engg. applications.
2 Fourier series and integrals
• Orthogonal and orthonormal functions, expression for a function in a series of orthogonal functions.
Sine and cosine functions and their orthogonaliity properties. Fourier series, Dirichlet’s theorem (only
statements). Periodic function with period 2x and T, Even and odd functions. Half range sine and
cosine series. Parseval’s relations.
• Complex form of Fourier series.
• Fourier Integral, Fourier integrals with of even and odd functions
• Civil engineering applications
3 Laplace Transforms
• Function of bounded variation(statement only) Laplace transforms of I. tn, eat, sin(a), cos(at, sinh(at),
cos(at), crf(t), shifting properties, Expressions (with proofs) for
• L{tn F(t)}, L {F(t)/t}. L) f[u] du}, L{dn f(t)}, Unit step function, l leaviside, Dirac functions and their
Laplace transform of periodic functions.
• Evaluation of Inverse Laplacer Transforms, partial fraction methods, Heaviside development,
Convolution theorem.
• Application to solve initials a boundary value problem involving ordinary differential equations with
one dependent variable.
4 Matrices
• Types of matrices, Adjoint of a matrix, Inverse of a matrix, Elementary transformations, rank of a
matrix, Linear dependent and independent of rows and columns of a matrix over a real field. Reduction
to a normal form. Partitioning of matrices.
• System of Homogeneous and non-homogeneous equations, their consistency and solution.

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Surveying I

Class : S. E. (Civil/ Construction) Semester : III


Period per week : Evaluation System :
Lecturer : 3 Theory paper (3 Hours) : 100
Practicals : 3 Term work : 25
Tutorials : - Practical : -
Oral : -
Total : 125
Detailed Syllabus
1 Introduction
• Various types of surveying- based on methods and instruments, classifications, uses and necessity of
geodetic surveying, photographic, astronomy and hydrographic surveying
• Diagonal scale, various types of venires, micrometers on surveying on surveying instruments, principals
of surveying
• Different types of ranging, tapes, chains, steel band
• Linear measurements, approximate, direct, optical and electronic methods
• Chain surveying, minor instruments for setting our right angle
2 Compass Survey
• Bearings – different types, compass – prismatic, surveyor, whole circle, reduced bearings, declination,
local attraction, plotting of compass surveyor, whole circle, reduced bearings, declination, local
attraction, plotting of compass survey by different methods.
3 Leveling and controlling
• Definitions, technical terms, different types of levels such as dumpy, quickset, precise, auto
• Temporary and permanent adjustments of dumpy and auto level
• Different methods of leveling, reduction of levels, problems.
• Difficulties in leveling work, corrections and precautions to be taken in leveling work.
• Contour- definitions, contour interval, equivalent, uses and characteristics of contour lines, direct and
indirect methods of countering.
• Running a level line, L section, cross section, methods of interpolation
• Grade contour-definition, use, setting out in field.
• Computation of volume by trapezoid and primordial formula, volume from sport levels, volume from
contour plan.

4 Areas
• Area of a irregular figure by Trapezoidal rule, average ordinate rule, Simpnon’s 1/3 rule, various co-
ordinate methods.
• Planimeter : Types of planimeter including digital planimeter, area of zero circle, use of planimeter.
5 Theodolite transverse
• Various parts and axis of transmit, technical terms, temporary and permanent adjustments of a transit,
horizontal and vertical angles, methods of repetition and reiteration.
• Different methods of running a theodolite transverse, Gales’ traverse table, balancing of transverse by
Bow-Ditch’s transit and modified transit rules.
• Problems on one-plane and two-plane methods, omitted measurements.
• Precautions is using theodolite, errors in theodolite survey
• Use of theodolite for various works such as prolongation of a straight line, setting out an angle.
6 Plane table surveying
• Definitions, uses and advantages, temporary adjustments.
• Different methods of plane table survey, use of telescopic alidade
Practicals :
• Use of planimeter for irregular figures
• To find internal angles of a polygon with a prismatic and a surveyor compass
• Practice on levels
• Use of theodolite for horizontal and vertical angles.

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• Theodolite transverse, Gale’s transverse table


• Use of plane table
Term Work
Each student has to appear for at least ONE written test during the term.
The term work shall comprise of :
• Report on experiments conducted.
• Report (inclusive of drawing sheets) of a two day project on theodolite transversing and plane table
detailing.
• Assignment consisting of minimum five problems on each topic including at least three programs (de-
bugged and with suitable comments and data with output for problems on above syllabus),
• Graded answer paper of written test.
The distribution of term work marks will be as follows :
• Report on experiments conducted and project : 10 Marks
• Assignments : 05 Marks
• Written Test : 10 Marks

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Strength of Materials

Class : S. E. (Civil/ Construction) Semester : III


Period per week : Evaluation System :
Lecturer : 5 Theory paper (3 Hours) : 100
Practicals : 2 Term work : 25
Tutorials : - Practical : -
Oral : -
Total : 125
Detailed Syllabus
1 Shear Force and bending moment
Axial force, shear force and bending moment diagrams for statically determinate beams including beams
with internal for different types of loading, relationships between rate of loading, shear force and bending
moment.
2 Stress & Strain
Stress, Strain, Modules of elasticity, Modulus of Rigidity, Bulk Modulus, yield stress, ultimate stress, factor
of safety, shear stress, passion ratio, Bars of varying sections, composite sections, temp. stresses.
3 Simple stress in Beams
Flexure formula for straight beams, moment of inertia, product of inertia and polar moment of inertia of
plane area, Principal axes of inertia, moments of inertia about Principal axes, transfer theorem, simple
problems involving application of flexure formula, section modulus, moment of resistance of a section,
flitched beams.
4 Shear stress in beams
Distribution of shear stress across plane sections used commonly for structural purposes, shear connectors,
Shear stress and force in beams of thin walled, open cross sections, shear center of thin walled sections such
as angle, tee, channel and I sections.
5 Simple theory of torsion
Torsion of circular shafts – solid and hollow, stresses in shaft when transmitting power, close coiled helical
springs under axial load.
6 Bending moment combined with axial loads
Application to member’s subjected to eccentric loads, core of a section, problems on chimneys, retaining
walls etc, involving lateral loads.
7 Principal stresses
General equations for transformation of stress, Principal planes and Principal stresses, maximum shear
stress, determination using Mohr’s circle, Principal stresses in beams, Principal stresses in shafts subjected
to torsion, bending and axial thrust, concept of equivalent torsional and bending moments.
8 Deflection of beams
Deflection of cantilevers, simply supported and overhanging beams using double integration and
Macaulay’s methods for different types of loadings.
9 Strain energy
Strain energy due to axial force and bending moment, stresses in axial members and simple beams due to
impact loading.
10 Stresses and strains in thin cylindrical and spherical shells under internal pressure.

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Practicals :
• Tension text on mild steel bars ( stress – strain behavior, Young’s modulus determination)
• Tests on tor steel bar (tension, bend * rebend)
• Tests on cast iron (transverse, tension)
• Shear test on mild steel, cast irons, brass
• Torsion test on mild steel bar/cast iron bar.
• Brinell hardness test.
• Rockwell hardness test
• Izod impact test/Charpy test.
• Flexual test on beam (central point load) (plotting of load deflection curve and finding value of E)
• Flexual test on beam (two point load) (plotting of load deflection curve and finding value of E)
Term Work :
Each student has to appear for at least ONE written test during the term.
The term work shall comprise of :
• Report on experiments conducted.
• Assignments consisting of minimum ten numerical problems the syllabus.
• Graded answer paper of written test.
The distribution of term work marks will be as follows:
Report on experiments conducted and assignments : 15 Marks
Written Test : 10 Marks

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Building Construction

Class : S. E. (Civil/ Construction) Semester : III


Period per week : Evaluation System :
Lecturer : 3 Theory paper (3 Hours) : 100
Practicals : - Term work : 25
Tutorials : 2 Practical : -
Oral : -
Total : 125
Detailed Syllabus
1 Introduction
• Types of structures – Framed, load bearing and composite, suitability and economic aspects of each
type.
2 Masonry Construction
• Classification and bonding in stone masonry, brick masonry and concrete block masonry,
manufacturing of concrete blocks
• Suitability and economic aspects of each type of masonry.
• Masonry finishes – pointing types, plastering, materials and types, painting
3 Doors and windows
• Types, materials used, manufacture of doors and windows, fixtures
• Grill work – material used, manufacture
4 Floors and roofs
• Floors – types of floors, floors finishes, suitability
• Roofs – materials used, types, wooden and steel trustees, roof coverings, roof drainage
5 Staircase
* Types, size and location, layout, design considerations, materials for stair case construction
6 Excavation and foundations
• Excavation in soils and rocks, shoring and strutting, dewatering
• Simple foundations like isolated, strip, continuous, and raft.
7 Concrete Construction
• Case-in-situ concrete – types of mixes, batching and mixing, transpiration and placing, curing, tests on
concrete, placing concrete under water, placing concrete in hot and cold climate.
• Precast concrete – advantages, suitability, manufacturing – storage – curing and erection methods for
precast components.
• Formwork – design of simple form work, materials for formwork, slip form shuttering, centering and
staging, scaffolding.
8 Building Services
• Air-conditioning – systems of heating, air conditioning, ventilation, construction requirements.
• Fire-fighting-fire hazards, resisting materials,, fire alarm systems, fire extinguishers, fire loads,
precautions for preventing fires.
• Lifts – passenger handling capacity, accessories, layout
• Acoustics and sound insulation – characteristics of sound, reflection and absorption coefficients,
acoustical defects – acoustical design, acoustical materials.
• Plumbing sanitary drainage – requirements and basics of design, water supply system, waste water and
soil water system, traps, sanitary, fittings, drainage system, hot water supply
9 Damp proofing and water proofing
* Materials and methods

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Term Work :
Each student has to appear for at least ONE written test during the item.
The term work shall comprise of :
• At least 20 sketches covering entire syllabus.
• At least 10 assignments covering the syllabus.
• A report including sketches, on a visit to building construction site.
• Graded answer paper of written test.
The distribution of term work marks will be as follows.
• Sketches : 05 Marks
• Assignments and site visit report : 10 marks
• Written Test : 10 Marks

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Construction Materials and Testing

Class : S. E. (Civil/ Construction) Semester : III


Period per week : Evaluation System :
Lecturer : 3 Theory paper (3 Hours) : 100
Practicals : 2 Term work : 25
Tutorials : - Practical : -
Oral : -
Total : 125
Detailed Syllabus
1 Classification of materials, requirements of building materials and products : functional, aesthetical and
economic.
2 Study of properties of materials : physical, mechanical, chemical, biological, aesthetical and other complex
properties like durability, reliability, compatibility, and economic characteristics.
3 Wood verities and uses, defects in timber, preservative treatments, wood composites.
4 Stone types and properties, quarrying, milling and surface finishing, preservative treatments, stone
aggregates.
5 Bitumen, tars and asphalts properties and users
6 Structural clay products, classification, raw materials and manufacturing processes, common clay bricks,
face bricks and tiles, ceramic tiles, roofing tiles, paving bricks, sanitary ware.
7 Glass types and users
8 Metals and metal alloys : products made of ferrous and nonferrous metals, Aluminum alloys, types and uses,
anti corrosive treatments
9 Materials and products based on mineral binders, gypsum, lime, plaster of pairs, cement, hydraulic lime,
mortars and concrete, asbestos cement and its products, gypsum-concrete products.
10 Synthetic polymers resins based materials, floor covering, wall facing, heat insulating and sound proofing
plastics, water proofing and sealing resins, sanitary ware and pipes.
11 Paints and varishes, types, constitutes and uses
12 Composites, classification of composites matrix, laminate and sandwich, variety of composite materials and
their uses.
Practicals :
Following tests to be performed as per relevant IS standards :
• Cement : Consistency, compressive strength, initial & final setting time, soundness
• Bricks : Water absorption, compressive strength
• Wood : Tension, compression, tension
• Titles : transverse test, water absorption test
Term Work
Each student has to appear for at least ONE written test during the term.
The term work shall comprise of :
• Report of the experiments performed.
• At least five assignments performed.
• Graded answer of term work marks will be as follows :
The distribution of term work marks will be as follows :
• Report on experiments conducted and assignments : 15 marks
• Written test : : 10 Marks
Recommended Books
• Materials of Construction D N Ghose, Tata McGraw Hill
• Civil Engineering Materials, Macmillan
• Architectural Materials Science D Anapetor Mir Publishers

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Fluid Mechanics

Class : S. E. (Civil/ Construction) Semester : III


Period per week : Evaluation System :
Lecturer : 4 Theory paper (3 Hours) : 100
Practicals : 2 Term work : 25
Tutorials : - Practical : -
Oral : -
Total : 125
Detailed Syllabus
1 Properties of Fluids :
Mass density, weight density, specific gravity, specific volume, viscosity, compressibility, bulk modulus,
surface tension, capillary action, vapour pressure, types of fluids, basic concept applicable to fluid
mechanics.
2 Fluid Static :
Pascal’s law, pressure variation in fluids at rest, absolute, atmospheric, gauge pressure, measurement of
pressures.
Hydrostatic forces on plane and curved surface.
Buoyancy and flotation : Metacentre, metacentric height, equilibrium of floating and submerged bodies.
3 Liquids in Relative Equilibrium :
Uniform linear acceleration, liquid containers subjected to constant horizontal and vertical acceleration,
constant rotation with vertical axis.
4 Fluid Kinematics :
Types of flow-one, two and three-dimensional flows, steady, unsteady, uniform, non-uniform, laminar
turbulent, compressible, incompressible, rotational, irrotational flows, continuity equation, vorticity.
5 Fluid Dynamics :
Euler’s equation, Bernoulli’s equation.
6 Flow measuring Devices :
Venturi meter, orifice meter, nozzle meter, pitot tube, rotameter.
Orifice : hydraulic coefficient, small and large orifice, time of emptying a tank through orifice.
Mouthpieces : External, convergent, Borda’s mouthpieces
Notches and weirs : rectangular, triangular, Cipolleti weirs, velocity of approach, end contractions.

7 Compressible Flow :
Basic equations of flow (elementary study), Mach number, Mach cone, area-velocity relationship,
stagnation properties.

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Practicals :
List of experiments (at least 6 to be conducted)
• Determination of met centric height.
• Verification of Bernoulli’s Theorem
• Calibration of orifices.
• Calibration of mouthpieces.
• Calibration of notches.
• Calibration of weirs.
• Calibration of Venturi meter.
• Calibration of Orifice meter.
• Calibration of Nozzle meter
Term Work
Each student has to appear for at least ONE written test during the term.
The term work shall comprise of :
• Report of the experiments performed.
• At least five assignments performed.
• Graded answer of term work marks will be as follows :
The distribution of term work marks will be as follows :
• Report on experiments conducted : 10 marks
• Assignment : 05 marks
• Written test : : 10 Marks
Recommended Book
• Hydraulic and fluid Mechanics Dr P M Modi and Dr S M Seth, Standard Book House, 1991
• Theory and Application of fluid Mechanics, K. subramanya, Tata McGraw Hill 1993
• Fluid Mechanics Dr A K Jain, Khanna Pub. 1993
• Fluid Mechanics and Fluid pressure Engineering D S Kuma, F K Kateria & sons

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Applied Statistics and Numerical Methods

Class : S. E. (Civil/ Construction) Semester : IV


Period per week : Evaluation System :
Lecturer : 4 Theory paper (3 Hours) : 100
Practicals : 0 Term work : -
Tutorials : - Practical : -
Oral : -
Total : 100
Detailed Syllabus
1 Statistics applied to Civil Engineering
1.1 Review of tabular & graphical representation of sample data, measures of central tendency and measure
of variation, probability.
1.2 Discrete random variables and their distributions : Binomial, Poisson & hydra geometric distributions.
1.3 Continuous random variables and their distribution :Normal distribution
1.4 Random sampling, sample designs, sampling distributions, standard error of mean central limit
theorem.
1.5 Estimation of parameters : Point estimation interval estimation, coefficient interval, tests concerning
means & standard deviations, testing of hypotheses – 1 test & F test, acceptance sampling chi-square
test for goodness of fit.
1.6 Nonparametric methods : one sample & two sample sign tests, rank-sum tests : mann-Whiteney test and
Krushal Wallis test
1.7 Correlation : coefficient of correlation, rank correlation
1.8 Regression analysis : curve fitting, linear regression, method of least squares.
2 Numerical methods applied to civil engineering
2.1 Review of solutions of transcendental & algebraic equations : Newton – Raphson method, bisection,
bisection method.
2.2 Solutions to systems of linear algebraic equations : Gauss elimination, Gauss – Jordan method, Gauss-
Seidel iteration, Jacobi iteration.
2.3 Finite differences of first and higher order, forward, backward, central and divided differences,
difference tables, Taylor’s operator – D, shift operator – E, averaging operator, differences of
polynomials
2.4 Interpolation : linear & quadratic interpolation, Newton’s forward & backward difference
interpolation formulas, Langrangian interpolation, Sterling & Bessel’s interpolation formulas.
2.5 Numerical integration : rectangular & trapezoidal rule, Simpson’s rule
2.6 Differential equations : Taylor’s series method, Runga Kutta method, Euler method.
Recommended Book
• Mathematical Statistics, Kapur & Sexsena
• Statistics, Schaum’s Series
• Nuerical Methods for Engineers, S K Gupta

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Surveying II

Class : S. E. (Civil/ Construction) Semester : IV


Period per week : Evaluation System :
Lecturer : 3 Theory paper (3 Hours) : 100
Practicals : 3 Term work : 25
Tutorials : - Practical : -
Oral : 25
Total : 150
Detailed Syllabus
Curves
• Identifications of different terms,, necessity of curves and types of curves.
• Simple circular curves and compound curves, office and field work, linear methods of setting out of
curves.
• Angular methods for setting our of curves, two theodolite and Rankine deflection angle methds.
• Reverse and transition curves, their properties and their advantages, design of transition curves, shift,
spiral angle.
• Composite curves – office and field work, setting out of curve by angular method, composite curve
problems.
• Vertical Curves – definitions , geometry and types, tangent correction and chord gradiant methods,
sight distance on a vertical curve, difficulties in setting out curves and solutions for the same.
Modern surveying instruments :
• Electronics on surveying, general principles used in the instruments
• Auto levels, self compensating instrument
• Electronic distance measurements – types, principles, application in surveying , corrections for field
observations.
• Electronic digital theodolite – types, uses and application, concept of total station
• Introduction to laser beam theory
• Use of computer in survey work for level computation and plotting contour plan
• Introduction of GPS
Precision Leveling
• Precise level and leveling staff, field procedure for precise leveling, field notes
Tachometric Surveying
• Principles and uses advantages, stadia formula, different methods of tachometer, substance bar method,
location details by tachometer, stadia diagram and tables, error and accuracy in tachometry survey work
• Application in plane table and curve setting
Setting out works
• General horizontal and vertical control, setting out of foundation plan for load bearing and framed
structure, batter board, slope and grade stakes, setting out with theodolite.
• Setting out of sewer line, culvert, use of laser for works
• Setting out center line for tunnel, transfer of levels to underground work
• Project / route survey for bridge, dam and canal
• Checking vertically of high rise structures.

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Practicals :
• To set out circular curves by linear and angular methods
• Setting out a composite curve by angular method
• To find the constants of a tachometer and to verify field distances
• Height and distance problems in tachometric surveying
• Use of theodolite for one lane and two plane methods
• Study of modern surveying instruments
• Setting out a simple foundation plan in the field

Term Work
Each student has to appear for at least ONE written test during the term.
The term work shall comprise of :
• Report of the experiments performed.
• At least five assignments performed.
• Graded answer of term work marks will be as follows :
The distribution of term work marks will be as follows :
• Report on experiments conducted : 10 marks
• Assignments : 05 Marks
• Written test : : 10 Marks
Recommended Books
• Surveying and Leveling, vol – 1 &II, Kanetkar & Kulkarni, Pune Vidyarthi Griha, Pune
• Surveying and Leveling , N N Basak, Tata McGraw Hill
• Surveying R Agor, Khanna Publishers

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Surveying Analysis II

Class : S. E. (Civil/ Construction) Semester : IV


Period per week : Evaluation System :
Lecturer : 5 Theory paper (3 Hours) : 100
Practicals : - Term work : 25
Tutorials : 2 Practical : -
Oral : 25
Total : 150
Detailed Syllabus
1 Axial Force, shear force and bending moment : axial force, shear force and bending moment diagrams for
statically determinate traps with and without inertial hinges.
2 General theorems : theorem, relating to elastic structures principle of virtual work, strain energy in elastic
structures, complementary energy, Castilian’s theorem, Betti’s and Maxwell’s reciprocal theorems.
3 Unsymmetrical bending : Flexural stresses due to bending in two planes for symmetrical sections, bending
of unsymmetrical sections.
4 Deflection of statically determinate structures : deflection of determinate beams by common area and
conjugate beam method principle of virtual work and Castigator’s theorem, deflection of determinate pin
joined trusses and rigid joined frames by principle of virtual work (unit load method) and Castigator’s
theorem.
5 Influence lines for statically determinate structures : influence lines for cantilever, simply supported beam,
overhanging beam and pin joined trusses, criteria for maximum shear force and bending moment under
moving loads for simply supported beams, absolute maximum bending moment, maximum bending moment
and shear envelope curves for simply supported beams with two points loads.
6 Elastic arches : determination of normal thrust, shear force and bending moment for parabolic and
segmental three hinged arches, three braced arches, influence lines for normal thrust, shear force and
bending moment for three hinged parabolic arch.
7 Suspension bridges : simple suspension cable, shape of the cavle horizontal and maximum tensions in the
cable supported at same/different levers, catenary, anchor cable, suspension cable with three hinged
stiffening girder, influence line diagrams for horizontal tension in the cable, shear force and bending
moment at any section of the stiffening girder.
8 Struts : Struts subjected to axial loads, concept of buckling, Euler’s formula for strut with different support
conditions, Euler;s and Rankine’s design formulae. Struts subjected to eccentric and lateral loads, struts with
initial curvature.

Term Work
Each student has to appear for at least ONE written test during the term.
The term work shall comprise of :
• Report of the experiments performed.
• At least five assignments performed.
• Graded answer of term work marks will be as follows :
The distribution of term work marks will be as follows :
• Assignments : 15 marks
• Written test : : 10 Marks

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Engineering Geology

Class : S. E. (Civil/ Construction) Semester : IV


Period per week : Evaluation System :
Lecturer : 3 Theory paper (3 Hours) : 100
Practicals : 2 Term work : 25
Tutorials : - Practical : -
Oral : -
Total : 125
Detailed Syllabus
1 Introduction
• Branches of geology to civil engineering, importance of geological studies in various civil engineering
projects.

2 General geology
• Internal structure of the earth & use of seismic in understanding the interior
• Agents modifying the earth surface, study of weathering & significance in practical & engineering
properties of rocks like strength & water tightness, durability etc.
• Geological action of river, wind & glaciers, erosion; transport & depositional landforms created by
them.
• Volcanism central type & fissure type, products of volcanoes
• Earthquakes – earthquakes waves, construction and working of seismographs earthquake zones of India
• Geological aspects earthquake resistant structures.
3 Mineralogy
* Methods of mineral identification, physical properties of minerals, rock formatting minerals, megascopic
identification of common primary & secondary minerals, study of common are minerals as prescribed under
Practicals.
4 Petrology
• Study of igneous, sedimentary rocks, distinguishing properties between igneous, sedimentary and
metamorphic rocks to indemnify them in field.
• Igneous petrology – mode of formation, textures, structures etc, Hatch scheme of classification, study
of common igneous rocks.
• Sedimentary petrology – mode of formation, textures, characteristics of shallow water deposits like
lamination, bedding, current bedding etc. classification of secondary rocks, types, residual deposits, true
elastic, chemically formed and organically formed deposits, commonly occurring sedimentary rocks
• Metamorphic petrology – mode of formation , agents and types of metamorphism, metamorphic
minerals, rock cleavage, structures & textures in metamorphic rocks, classification, commonly
occurring metamorphic rocks
5 Structural geology
• Structural elements of rocks-dip, strike, geological time scale, physiographic divisions of India-study of
formations occurring in peninsular India
6 Stratigraphy
* Principle of stratigraphy & co-relation, geological time scale, physiographic divisions of India-study of
formation occurring in peninsular India.
7 Geological investigations
• Preliminary geological investigations & their importance to achieve safety & economy of the projects,
supporting case histories of dams and tunnel projects in Maharashtra state.
• Methods of surface & sub-surface investigations – trail pits, trenches, drill holes, geological logging,
inclined drill holes, resistively methods & seismic methods
• Use of aerial photographs and satellite imageries in civil engineering projects

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8 Ground water
• Sources & zones, water table, unconfined & perched, springs.
• Factors controlling water bearing capacity of rocks, previous & impervious rocks, come of depression
& its use in civil engineering
• Methods of artificial recharge of groundwater, geology of percolation tank
9 Geology of dam and reservoir site
* Importance of geological conditions while selecting the type of dam, ideal geological conditions for dam
and reservoir site favorable & unfavorable conditions in different types of rocks in presence of various
structural features, peculations to be taken to contract unsuitable conditions, significance of faults, folds,
crushed zone, dykes & fractures on the dam site and treatment giving to such structures, tail channel
erosion.
10 Tunneling
• Important of geological considerations while choosing sites and alignment of the tunnel
• Ideal site conditions for tunneling geological conditions to be avoided.
• Tunneling to various types of rocks under various geological and structural conditions, difficulties
during tunneling and methods to overcome the difficulties.
11 Stability of Hill slopes
Land slides, their types, causes and preventive measures for landsides
12 Building stories
• Requirements of good building stone, geological factors controlling properties of good building stones,
consideration of common rocks as building stones, study of different building stones from various
formation in Indian peninsula, geological factors controlling location of quarries, quarrying methods
and quarrying operations.
Practicals :
• Study of physical properties of the minerals
• Identification of minerals – crystalline, crypto-crystalline and amorphous, silica & their varieties,
Orthoclase, Microline, Plagioclase, Biotite, Hornblede, Asbestos, Augite, Chalcopyrite, Chromite Tale
etc
• Identification of rocks – Igneous, Granite and its varieties, Synite, Dionite, Gabbro, Pegmatite, Prophry,
Dolerite, Rhyolite, Pumine, Trachtyie, Basalt and its varities, Shales, Limestone, Mellolite, Laterite,
Slate, Phyllite, Mica, Marble 7 quartzite etc
• Structural geological maps (at least eight)
• Study of core samples, percentage recovery, RQD, core logging
• At least one engineering problem based on field data collected during site inverstigations
Term Work
Each student has to appear for at least ONE written test during the term.
The term work shall comprise of :
• Report of the experiments performed.
• At least five assignments performed.
• Graded answer of term work marks will be as follows :
The distribution of term work marks will be as follows :
• Report on experiments conducted & Assignments : 15 marks
• Written test : : 10 Marks
Recommended Books
• A text book of Engineering Geology, Dr R B Gupte
• A text book of Engineering General Geology, Parbin Singh
• A Text Book of Engineering Geology, Dr Kesavalu

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Building Design and Drawing I

Class : S. E. (Civil/ Construction) Semester : IV


Period per week : Evaluation System :
Lecturer : 1 Theory paper (3 Hours) : 100
Practicals : 3 Term work : 25
Tutorials : - Practical : -
Oral : 25
Total : 150
Detailed Syllabus
1 • Planning and preparing of working drawings of residential structures of all types of such as bunglows,
row houses, duple, apartments house etc – principles of planning, relevant knowledge of building
bylaws, code of practice for architectural drawings as per IS 962 and related causes of local D. C. rules
2 • Preparation of constructional details and drawings of foundations, floors, roofs – flat and pitched,
doors and windows, staircases, code of principles items, columns, beams and slabs as per current
practice.
Term Work
Each student has to appear for at least ONE written test during the term.
The term work shall comprise of :
• Report on planning an design of two residential buildings ( one designed as load bearing structure
having ground plus one floor with pitched roof, other shall be designed as RCC framed structure having
ground plus one floor)
• Two A1 size drawing sheets, drawn independently for the two structures designed as mentioned above,
showing following details drawn to scale as per standard practice : site plan, ground floor plan, first
floor plan, elevation, section, door and window schedule.
• One A1 size drawing sheet, for one of the two structures designed as mentioned above, showing
following details to scale as per standard practice : roof plan and its section, foundation plan and its
section, stair and its section, typical door and window details. Including section, and any other specific
detail.
• Graded answer of term work marks will be as follows :
The distribution of term work marks will be as follows :
• Report on planning & design of buildings : 05 marks
• Drawings : : 10 marks
• Written test : 10 Marks
Recommended Books
• Building Drawing, M C kale S Y patki, Tata McGraw Hill, Delhi
• Civil Engineering Drawing, M Char borty

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Concrete Technology

Class : S. E. (Civil/ Construction) Semester : IV


Period per week : Evaluation System :
Lecturer : 3 Theory paper (3 Hours) : 100
Practicals : 2 Term work : 25
Tutorials : - Practical : -
Oral : -
Total : 125
Detailed Syllabus
1 Properties of agreements : Properties of coarse and five agreements and their influence on concrete, types of
cement and their use, physical properties of 33 grade, 43 Grade, 53 Grade, ordinary Portland cement,
Portland pozzolana cement, rapid hardening Portland cement, hydrophobic cement, low heat Portland
cement and sulphate resisting Portland cement as per relevant I. S. codes
2 Grades of concrete : concrete for ordinary work, light weight concrete, high density concrete, workability,
durability and strength requirements, effect of w/c ratio, acceptability criteria, laboratory testing of fresh and
hardened concrete, concreting under – water strength,
3 Concrete mix design : mix design for compressive strength by I.S. methods, road note method and British
method, mix design for flexural strength.
4 High performance concrete : constituents of high grade concrete, various tests and application of high
performance concrete.
5 Admixtures : Plasticizers, retarders, accelerators and other admixtures, test on admixtures, chemistry and
compatibility with concrete.
6 Ready mix concrete : requirements of ready mix concrete, transit mixer details, mix design of RMC.
7 Concrete for repairs and rehabilitation of structures : polymer concrete, fiber reinforced concrete, polymer
impregnated concrete, polymer modified cement concrete and ferro cement, different tests.
8 Non-Destructive testing of concrete – hammer test, ultrasonic of steel, core test and relevant provision of
I.S. codes.
Practicals :
List of experiments (at least 6 to be conducted)
• Study of properties of fine and coarse aggregates
• Physical properties of cement
• Effect of w/c ratio workability (slump cone, compaction factor, V-B test, flow table)
• Effect of w/c ratio on strength of concrete,
• Mix design in laboratory
• Non destructive testing of concrete – some applications (hammer, ultrasonic)
• Secant modulus of elasticity of concrete & indirect tensile test on concrete.
• Study of admixtures & their effect on workability and strength of concrete.
• Modulus of rupture of concrete.
• Permeability test on concrete.
• Tests on polymer modified mortar / concrete
• Tests on fiber-reinforced concrete

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Term Work
Each student has to appear for at least ONE written test during the term.
The term work shall comprise of :
• Report of the experiments performed.
• At least five assignments performed.
• Graded answer of term work marks will be as follows :
The distribution of term work marks will be as follows :
• Report on experiments conducted & Assignments : 15 marks
• Written test : : 10 Marks
Recommended Books
• Plane & reinforced concrete, Vol I O P Jain & Jaikrishna
• Concrete technology, theory and practice, M S Shetty.
• Properties of concrete, Neville El, Society & Pub.
• Relevant I S codes.
• Special Publication of ACI on polymer concrete and FRC.
• Proceedings of International Conferences on Polymer Concrete and ERC.

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SCHEME OF INSTRUCTIONS AND EXAMINATION


(R-2001)

THIRD YEAR ENGINEERING : (Civil Engineering)

Semester V

Subject No of periods per week Duration Marks


(60 minute each) of
Lecturer Practical Tutorial theory Theory Term Practical Oral Total
paper paper work
(hours)
1 Presentation & 2 - 2 - - 25 - 25 50
Communication
Techniques $
2 Structural 4 - 2 3 100 25 - - 125
Analysis II*
3 Soil Mechanics * 4 2 - 3 100 25 - - 125
4 Building Design 1 3 - 4 100 25 - - 125
& Drawing II *
5 Applied 3 2 - 3 100 25 - - 125
Hydraulics I
6 Transportation 3 - - 3 100 25 - - 125
Engineering I *
7 Entrepreneurship 3 - - 3 100 25 - - 125
and Managements
8 Site visits 1 - 3 - - - - - - -
Total 20 10 4 - 600 175 - 25 800
* Common to Construction Engineering.

Semester VI

Subject No of periods per week Duration Marks


(60 minute each) of
Lecturer Practical Tutorial theory Theory Term Practical Oral Total
paper paper work
(hours)
1 Foundation 3 2 - 3 100 25 - 25 150
Engineering *
2 Design & 5 - 3 4 100 25 - 25 150
Drawing of Steel
structures
3 Applied 3 2 - 3 100 25 - 25 150
Hydraulics II
4 Transportation 4 2 - 3 100 25 - 25 150
Engg. II *
5 Environmental 4 2 - 3 100 25 - 25 150
Engg. I *
6 Site Visits II - 3 - - 50 - 50 150
Total 19 11 3 - 500 175 - 175 850
* Common to Construction Engineering.

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Presentation & Communication Techniques

Class : T. E. (Civil/ Construction) Semester : V


Period per week : Evaluation System :
Lecturer : 2 Theory paper (3 Hours) : -
Practicals : - Term work : 25
Tutorials : 2 Practical : -
Oral : -
Total : 50
Detailed Syllabus
1 Communication in a business organization
Internal (upward, Download, Horizontal, Grapevine, Problems, solutions), External communications,
Strategies for conducting successful business meetings, documentation (notice, agenda, minutes) of
meetings, Introduction to modern communication techniques (E-mail, internet, video-conferencing, etc)
Legal and ethical issues in communication (Intellectual and property rights, patents)
2 Advanced technical writing
i. Report writing and presentation. Definition and importance of reports. Qualities of reports,
language and style in reports, types of reports, formats (letter, memo, project reports), methods
of compiling data. A computer-aided presentation of a technical project report based on a
survey-based or reference based topic. Topics to be assigned to a group of 8-10 students. The
written report should not exceed 20 printed pages.
ii. Technical paper-writing
iii. Writing proposals
3 Interpersonal Skills
Introduction to emotional intelligence, Motivation, Negotiating and conflict-resolution, Assertiveness,
Leadership, Team-building, Decision making. Time-management.
4 Interview Techniques
Preparing for job interviews, verbal and non-verbal communication during interviews, observation sessions
and role-play techniques to be used to demonstrate interview strategies.
5 Group discussion
Dynamics of Group Behavior, Techniques for effective participation.
Term Work :
Assignments :
2 assignments of communication topics
3 assignments on Report-writing
3 assignments on Interpersonal Skills
1 class test

Distribution of term work marks will be as follows

Assignments : 15 marks
Written Test : 10 marks

Distribution of oral marks will be as follows :

Project report presentation : 15 Marks


Group discussion : 10 marks
Book recommended :
Fred Luthans, Organizational Behaviour, McGraw Hill
Lesikar and Petit, Report Writing for Business, Tata McGraw Hill
Huckin & Olsen, Technical Writing and professional Comm. McGraw Hill
Wallance & Masters, Personal developments for Life & work, Thomos Learning
Heta Murphy, Effective Business Communication, McGraw Hill

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Structural Analysis II

Class : T. E. (Civil/ Construction) Semester : V


Period per week : Evaluation System :
Lecturer : 4 Theory paper (3 Hours) : 100
Practicals : - Term work : 25
Tutorials : 2 Practical : -
Oral : -
Total : 125
Detailed Syllabus
1 General :
Types of structures occurring in practice and their classifications. Stable and unstable Structures, statically
and kinematical determinacy and indeterminacy of structures, symmetric structure Symmetrical and anti
symmetrical loads, distinction between linear and non linear behavior material and geometric non-industry.
2 Deflection of Statically Determinate Structures :
Review of general theorems based on virtual work and energy methods, introduction to the concept of
complimentary energy, absolute and relative deflections caused by loads, temperature changes and
settlement of supports, application to determinate beams. Pin joined frames and rigid joined frames
3 Analysis of Indeterminate Structures by Flexibility Method :
Flexibility coefficients and their use in formulation of computability equations. Castilian’s theorem of least
work, application of above methods to propped cantilevers. Fixed beams continuous beams, simple pin
joined frames including effect of lack of members, simple rigid jointed frames and two-hinged arches
4 Analysis of Indeterminate Structures by Stiffness Method :
Stiffness coefficient for prismatic members and their use of formulation of equilibrium equation, direct
stiffness method slope deflection method, moment distribution method, applications of the above methods
to indeterminate beam and simple rigid joined frames, rigid jointed frames with inclined member but having
only translational DOF in addition to rotational DOF’s including the effect of settlement of supports
5 Term Work
Each student is to appear for at least one written test during the term.

At least 20 (twenty) solved problems based on the above syllabus and the graded answer paper of term test
shall be submitted as term work. At least ten of these problems to be validated by using available computer
software.

Distribution of term work will be as follows :


Assignments : 15 Marks
Written Test : 10 Marks
Text Books
1. Basic structural Analysis, Reddy C S, Tata McGraw Hill
2. Matrix method in Structural Analysis, Pandit & Gupta, Tata McGraw Hill
3. Structural Mechanics Vol. II junnarkar S B Charotar Publishers

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Soil Mechanics

Class : T. E. (Civil/ Construction) Semester : V


Period per week : Evaluation System :
Lecturer : 4 Theory paper (3 Hours) : 100
Practicals : 2 Term work : 25
Tutorials : - Practical : -
Oral : -
Total : 125
Detailed Syllabus
1 Introduction :
1.1. Definitions soils, soil mechanics, soil engineering, rock mechanics, geotechnical engineering.
1.2. Scope of soil engineering
1.3. Comparison between soil and rock
2 Basic Definitions and Relationships :
2.1 Soil as three-phase system in terms of weight, volume, voids ratio, and porosity.
2.2 Definition moisture content, unit weights, degree of saturation, void ratio, porosity specific gravity
mass specific gravity etc.
2.3 Relationship between volume – weight, void ratio-moisture content, unit weight-percent air voids,
saturation-moisture content, moisture content-specific gravity etc.
2.4 Determination of various parameters such as :
2.4.1 Moisture content by oven dry method, pycnometer, sand bath method, torsional balance method
radioactivity method.
2.4.2 Specific gravity by density bottle method, pycnometer method, measuring flask method.
2.4.3 Unit weight by water displacement method, submerged weight method, core cutter method, sands
replacements method.
3 Plasticity Characteristics of Soil :
3.1 Introduction to definitions of plasticity of soil. Consistency limits-liquid limit. Plastic limit, shrinkage
limit, plasticity, liquidity and consistency indices, flow & toughness indices, definitions of activity and
sensitivity.
3.2 Determination of liquid limit, plastic limit and shrinkage limit.
3.3 Use of consistency limits.
4 Classification of Soils :
4.1 Introduction of soil classification : particle size classification, textural classification, unified soil
classification, Indian standard soil classification system.
4.2 Identification : field identification of soils, general characteristics of soil in different gropus.
5 Permeability of Soil :
5.1 Introduction to hydraulic head, Darcy’s law, validity of Darcy’s law.
5.2 Determination of coefficient of permeability.
5.2 .1 Laboratory method : constant head method, falling head method.
5.3.2 Field method : pumping-in test, pumping-out test.
5.3 Permeability aspects : permeability of stratified soils, factors affecting permeability of soil.
6 Seepage Analysis :
Introduction stream and potential functions, characteristics of flow nets, graphical method to plot flow nets.
7 Effective Stress Principle :
7.1 Introduction effective stress principle, nature of effective stress, effect of water table.
7.2 Fluctuations of effective stress, effective stress in soils saturated by capability action seepage pressure,
quick stand condition.
8 Compaction of Soil :
8.1 Introduction theory of compaction, laboratory, determination of optimum moisture content and
maximum dry density.
8.2 Compaction in field compaction specifications and field control.
9 Consolidation of Soil :
Introduction comparison between compaction and consolidation, initial primary & secondary consolidation,
spring analogy for primary consolidation test results. Basic definitions, Terzaghi’s theory of consolidation,

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final settlement of soil deposits, consolidation settlement : one-dimensional method. Secondary


consolidation.
10 Shear Strength :
Principle planes parallel to the coordinate axes, Mohr’s circle, important characteristics of Mohr’s circle.
Mohr-Coloumb theory, types of shear test direct shear test, merits of direct shear test, tri-axial compression
tests, test behavior of UU, CU and CD tests. Relation between major and minor Principal stresses,
unconfined compression test vane shear test.
11 Stability of Slopes :
Introduction different factors of safety, types of slope failure analysis of finite and infinite slopes, wedge
failure Swedish circle, method. Friction circle method. Friction circle method, stability numbers and charts.
12 Soil Exploration :
Introduction, methods of investigation, methods of boring, soil samplers and sampling, number and
deposition of trail pits and borings, penetrometer tests, borehole logs. Geophysical methods.
Practicals :
List of terms (at least ten to be performed)
• Field Density using Core Cutter method.
• Field Density using Sand replacement method.
• Natural moisture content using Oven Drying method.
• Specific gravity of Soil grains.
• Grain size distribution by Sieve Analysis.
• Consistency limits by Liquid limit.
• Consistency limits by Plastic limit.
• Consistency limits by Shrinkage limit.
• Permeability test using Constant Head test method.
• Permeability test: Standard Proctor test.
• Compaction test using Falling Head method.
• Compaction test: Modified Protector Test.
• Relative density.
Term Work :
Each students is to appear for at least ONE written test during the term.
Report on experiments performed as detailed above, assignments including 10 problems based on the above
syllabus (perfectly 2 problems on each topic, at least 2-3 problems using computer software program written
in C, C++) and the graded answer paper for the term test shall be submitted as term work.
The distribution of the term work marks will be as follows.
Report of the experiments performed – 10 marks
Assignments – 05 marks
Written test – 05 marks
Text Books :
1. Soil Mechanics & Foundation Engineering by B C Punima. Laxmi Publications.
2. Soil Mechanics & Foundation Engg. by K R Arora. Standard publishers and Distributors New
Delhi.
3. Soil Mechanics & Foundation Engg by V N S Murthy, Saitech Publications.
4. Geotechnical Engg. by C Venktatramaiah, New Age International
5. Soil Engg. in Theory and Practice by Alam Singh, Standard Publication and Distributors, New
Delhi.

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Building Design & Drawing II

Class : T. E. (Civil/ Construction) Semester : V


Period per week : Evaluation System :
Lecturer : 1 Theory paper (3 Hours) : 100
Practicals : - Term work : 25
Tutorials : 3 Practical : -
Oral : -
Total : 125
Detailed Syllabus
1 Planning & design of public buildings such as :
i. Building for education : schools, colleges, institutions, libraries.
ii. Buildings for health : hospitals, health centers, dispensaries, maternity homes, sanatoriums.
iii. Industrial Structure.
iv. Buildings for entertainment : theaters, cinema halls, club houses, sport clubs.
v. Hotels, hotels, boarding houses, rest houses.
2 Architectural planning, massing & composition, concept of built environment & its application in planning.
3 Perspective drawing : one point & Two points perspective.
4 Principles of modular planning, planning are recommended by National Building Organizations.
5 Town planning : objectives and principles, master plan, road systems, zoning, green belt, slums.
6 Use of computers in building planning and designing.
Term Works :

Term work shall consist of at least A1 size drawing sheets giving details of minimum two different types of
public buildings.
One building shall be having RCC framed structure and shall have ground plus at least one upper floor,
Other building shall be load bearing single stories structure in ruler area to be constructed using locally
available materials.
The drawings should include following details : floor plans, elevation, typical section, roof plan, foundation
plan, site plan, layout plan with drainage, lines, and any other typical details.
The drawing should accompany a report with following details : description of site, plot area. FSI statement,
finer points in architectural planning, brief description of planned items of construction.
The report should also include at least two A1 size sheets with sketches giving details of some elements of
the planned buildings drawn with the help of available Computer aided design and drafting software.
Recommended Books :
• Shah, Kale & Patki, Building Design and Drawing, Tata McGraw Hill
• Sane Y S, Planning & Designing
• M Chakraborty, Building Drawing.

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Applied Hydraulic I

Class : T. E. (Civil/ Construction) Semester : V


Period per week : Evaluation System :
Lecturer : 3 Theory paper (3 Hours) : 100
Practicals : 2 Term work : 25
Tutorials : - Practical : -
Oral : -
Total : 125
Detailed Syllabus
1 Dynamic of Fluid Flow :
Momentum principle, applications : Force on plates, pipe bends, moment of momentum equation.
2 Dimensional Analysis :
Dimensional Homogeneity, Buckingham’s theormo. Rayleigh’s Method, Dimensionless groups. Similitude,
Model studies, Distorted & undistorted models.
3 Laminar Flow Through Pipes :
Reynolds experiment, Critical velocity, Steady laminar flow through : circular pipes, annulus, parallel
plates, stationary and moving.
4 Flow Through Pipes :
Loss of head through pipes, Darcy – Wiesbatch equation, minor losses, total energy equation. Hydraulic
gradient line. Pipes in series, equivalent pipes, pipe in parallel, flow through laterals. Flow in dead end
pipes, siphon, power transmission through pipes, nozzles.
5 Impact of jets and jet propulsion :
Jet striking stationary, moving, inclined and perpendicular flat plates, hinged flat plates, impact on
stationary, curved vane, series of curved vanes.
6 Turbines :
General layout of hydro-electric power plant, heads and efficiencies of turbine, classification pelton wheel,
Reaction turbines, Francis and Kaplan turbine. Draft tube theory, specific speed, Unit quantities,
characteristics curves, Governing of turbines, Cavitation.
7 Centrifugal pumps :
Work done, heads and efficiencies, minimum speed series & parallel operation, multistage pumps, specific
speed, model testing, priming, characteristics curves, cavitations
8 Hydraulics machinery :
Hydraulic ram, press, accumulator, intensifier, crane & lift.
Practicals :
List of experiments (at least 6 to be performed)
1. Reynold’s experiments
2. Friction loss through pipes
3. Laminar flow through pipes
4. Minor losses
5. Impact of jets
6. Performance of centrifugal pumps
7. Performance of Pelton Wheel
8. Performance of Franics Wheel
9. Hydraulics ram

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Term Work :
Each students is to appear for at least ONE written test during the term.
Report on experiments performed as detailed above, assignments on each topic(including at least 2-3
problems using computer software program written in C, C++) and the graded answer paper for the term test
shall be submitted as term work.
The distribution of the term work marks will be as follows.
Report of the experiments performed – 15 marks
Assignments – 05 marks
Written test – 10 marks
Recommended Text Books :
1. Modi P M and Seth S M Hydraulics and fluid mechanics, Standard Book House
2. Subramanya K., Theory and applications of fluid mechanics. Tata Mcgraw Hill
3. Dr. Jain A K Fluid Mechanics, Khanna Publishers.
4. Fluid Mechanics and fluid pressure Engineering, D S Kumar, F K Kateria and sons
5. P R Mehta, S K Ukrande U W Mate, Fluid Mechanics & Applied Hydrualics, Vipul Prakashan

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Transportation Engineering I

Class : T. E. (Civil/ Construction) Semester : V


Period per week : Evaluation System :
Lecturer : 3 Theory paper (3 Hours) : 100
Practicals : - Term work : 25
Tutorials : - Practical : -
Oral : -
Total : 125
Detailed Syllabus
1 Introduction :
Role of transportation in society, Objectives of transportation system, different types of modes, planning &
co-ordination of different modes for Indian conditions.
2 Railway Engineering
1. Merits of rail transportation, railway gauges and gauge problems.
2. Cross section of permanent way and track components. Sleepers-function and types., sleeper
density, ballast functions and different ballast materials.
3. Rails : coning of wheels and titling of rails, rail cross sections, wear and creep of rails, rail fasting.
4. Geometric design : Gradients, transition curves, widening of gauges on curves, cant and can
deficiency.
5. Point and crossing : Design of turnouts and description of track junctions.
6. Yards : details of different types of railway yards and their functions.
7. Signaling and interlocking : classification of signals, interlocking of signals and points control of
train movements.
8. Construction and maintaince of railway track, methods of construction, material requirements,
special measures for high speed track, maintaince of tracks and traffic operations.
3 Airport Engineering :
1. Aircraft characteristics and their influence on airport planning.
2. Airport planning : Topographical and geographical features, air traffic characteristics and
development of new airports, factors affecting airport site selection.
3. Airport obstruction : Zoning laws, classification of obstruction, imaginary surfaces, approach
zones, turning zones.
4. Airport layout : runway orientation, wind rose diagrams, and basic runway length. Correction of
runways length, airport classification, geometric design, airport capacity, location of terminal
buildings, aircraft hangers and parking.
5. Airport marking and lighting : marking and lighting of runways, taxiways and approach areas.
6. Terminal area and airport layout : Terminal area, planning of terminal building, Apron : size of the
gate position, number of gate position, aircraft parking system : Hanger : general planning
considerations, blast considerations.
7. Air traffic control : Air traffic control aids, Enroute aids, landing aids.
8. Airport Drainage : requirement of airport drainage, design data, surface drainage design,
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4 Water Transportation
1. Harbours : Selection of site, entrance and channel requirement, ship characteristics and their
influence on ports management and operations, harbour maintaince.
2. Harbour layout : harbour works, break waters, jetties, wharves, piers, berthing facilities, types and
construction dolphins.
3. Navigational aids : buoys and lighthouses etc.
4. Port facilities : docks, transit sheds and warehouses, general layout, containers and container yard,
layout and handling equipment.
Term Work
Each student is to appear at least one written test during the term.

At least 10(ten) assignments based on above syllabus and the graded answer paper of term test shall be
submitted as term work. At least one visit shall be organized to study the elements of various facilities
mentioned in the syllabus. A report of the visit shall also be submitted as part of the term work.

Distribution of term work will be as follows :


Assignments : 10 marks
Site visit report : 05 marks
Written Test : 10 marks
Recommended Books :
1. Saxsena S C and Arora S P A course of railway engineering. Dhanpat Rai and sons, New Delhi.
2. Khanna and Arora, Airport planning & design, Nemchad Bros, Roorkee
3. Agrawal M M (1991). Indian Railway Track, Sachdeva Press, Mayapuri, New Delhi
4. Bindra S P Docks & Harbour engineering, Dhanpat Rai and sons.
5. R Shirinivasan, Harbour dock and tunnel engineering
6. Rao G V Airport engineering, Tata McGraw Hill
Reference:
1. Horonjeff & Mcklerey, planning & design of airports.
2. Quinn A D, Design and construction of ports and marine structures.

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Entrepreneurship and Management

Class : T. E. (Civil/ Construction) Semester : V


Period per week : Evaluation System :
Lecturer : 3 Theory paper (3 Hours) : 100
Practicals : - Term work : 25
Tutorials : - Practical : -
Oral : -
Total : 125
Detailed Syllabus
1 Definitions of entrepreneurship, concept of entrepreneur and entrepreneurship, characteristics of
entrepreneurial an ideal entrepreneur.
2 The entrepreneurial culture
Aspects of entrepreneurship, environment for entrepreneurship, culture, elements of culture, business
culture and culture of society, entrepreneurial culture, cultural change, socio-economic origins of
entrepreneurship, barriers to entrepreneurship, factors affecting entrepreneurship.
3 Classification and types of entrepreneurship
Classification depending on type of business, technology, motivation, growth, stages of development.
4 Entrepreneurial traits and motivation.
Creation of a dream, entrepreneurial imitative, characteristics of an entrepreneur qualities of an
entrepreneurial, entrepreneurial skill, entrepreneurship : sources of supply and motivation Growth of
entrepreneurs, entrepreneurial functions.
5 Project development
Project, stages of project, Project development cycle, search for an idea, preliminary screening, project
identification, project formulation, SWOT analysis, project report.
Project appraisal : market, technical, financial, economic, social ecological, organizational.
Tools of analysis : time-value of money, compounding & discounting, break-even analysis.
Profitability, break-even analysis, payback period, net present value, social cost-benefit analysis, sources
and types of finance.
6 Present scenario of Indian industry and entrepreneurs, government polities promoting entrepreneur
institutions in aid of entrepreneurs, finance for entrepreneurs : sources and types of finance, sm industries
related to civil engineering, steps for starting a small scale industry, selection of types of organization,
ownership types : sole proprietorship, private company, public limited comp.
7 Project accounting : Generally accepted accounting principles, book keeping, double entry system, and
ledger preparation of income statement and balance sheet.
8 Management concept of management objectives, basic functions of management, emergence of
management thought, brief description of contributions by Fredrick Taylor.
Henry Fayol, Elton Mayo and Gibreth, Principle of organization forms of organization : line line & staff
functional and matrix.

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Term Work
Each students is to appear for at least one written test during the term.

At least 20 (ten) assignments and ten problems based on above syllabus and the graded answer paper of
term test shall be submitted as term work :
Distribution of term work will be as follows :
Assignment :10 marks
Problems : 05 marks
Written Test : 10 marks
Recommended Books :
1. Prasanna Chandra, projects : preparation, appraisal, budgeting & implementation. Tata McGraw
Hill
2. Vasant Desai : Dynamics of entrepreneurial development & management, Himalaya publishing
House.
3. Koontz, O’Donell & Weirich, Management McGraw Hill
4. R Hisrich & M P peters, Entrepreneurrship, Tata McGraw Hill.
5. Entrepreneurship Development, Colombo plan staff college for technical Education, Tata McGraw
Hill.

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Site Visits I

Class : T. E. (Civil/ Construction) Semester : V


Period per week : Evaluation System :
Lecturer : - Theory paper (3 Hours) : -
Practicals : 3 Term work : -
Tutorials : - Practical : -
Oral : -
Total : -
Detailed Syllabus
The students should visit at least six project sites in all during Semester V and VI taken together.

The sites should be selected in such a way that during various visits, they should be able to observe/study.

Most of the activities related to building construction like, concreting of footings and columns, bar bending,
concreting of slab, flooring, plastering, plumbing, painting, cladding. False ceiling air conditioning.

And at least four of the following :


i. structural steel fabrication and erection
ii. Ground improvement methods (Grouting / geosynthetics/reinforcement)
iii. Tunneling by conventional method or by TBM
iv. Cassion foundations and piling.
v. Asphalt laying and concreting of roads.
vi. Ready mix concrete plant and ready mix asphalt plant.
vii. Earth work for dam or transport project.
viii. Fabrication and accretion of pre-cast concrete elements.
ix. Mass concreting (roller compacted concrete, hot weather concrete cold weather
concrete / under water concrete)
x. Mechanized canal construction (excavation, leveling and lining)
xi. Repairs, rehabilitation works
xii. Pre-stressing
The students are expected to observe method of work, operation involved, tools used quality checks, site
layouts, productivity of workmen, gang size, equipment used etc.

The student shall prepare and submit detail report for every site visited during semester V and semester Vi
at the time of Oral examination to be conducted at the end of semester VI the report should clearly indicate
observations made during such visits supplemented with ample sketches / drawings.

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Foundation Engineering

Class : T. E. (Civil/ Construction) Semester : VI


Period per week : Evaluation System :
Lecturer : 3 Theory paper (3 Hours) : 100
Practicals : 2 Term work : 25
Tutorials : 2 Practical : -
Oral : 25
Total : 150
Detailed Syllabus
1 Lateral Earth Pressure Theories :
1. Introduction applications of earth pressure theories, different types of earth pressure at res and
passive pressure.
2. Rankine’s Earth Pressure Theory : Rankine’s earth pressure theory, active earth pressure and earth
pressure for horizontal and inclined backfill including the direction of failure. Plans for cohesion
less and cohesive soils
3. Coulomb’s Wedge Theory : coulomb’s active pressure in cohesion less soils, expression for active
pressure, coulomb’s passive earth pressure.
4. Rebhann’s Construction for Active Pressure, Culmann’s graphical solutions for active soils.
Wedge Method, passive pressure by friction circle method for cohesinless and cohesive soils.
2 Earth Retaining Structures :
Rigid and flexible retaining structures, stability analysis of retaining walls, construction details, drainage
and wall joints.
3 Bearing Capacity Of Shallow Foundation :
1. Definitions Of Ultimate Bearing Capacity, Gross, Net And Safe Pressures, Allowable Bearing
Pressure, Types Of Shallow Foundations Modes Of Failures.
2. Bearing capacity theories : Rankine’s approach, Pranftl’s approach and Terzaghi’s approach,
concept behind derivation of equation, general bearing capacity equation, bearing capacity
equation for square and circular footings, factors influencing bearing capacity, performance of
footings in different soils, Vesic’s chart, ultimate bearing capacity in case of local shear failure.
3. Plate load test in detail with reference to ISI 8888 and its applications and estimation of
settlements, bearing capacity based on standard penetration Test.
4 Axially Loaded Pile Foundations :
1. Introduction To Pile Foundations, Necessity Of Pile Foundation, Classification Of Piles
Construction Methods Of Bored Piles, Concrete Bored Piles, Driven Cast In Situ-Piles.
2. Pile Capacity Based On Static Analysis, Piles In Sand, Piles In Clay, Dynamic Methods And Their
Limitations ,In Situ- Penetration Tests And Pile Load Test As Is-2911 Specifications, Negative
Skin Friction.
3. Pile groups ultimate capacity of groups, settlement of pile group in sand and in clay as per IS 2911
and critical depth method
5 Underground Conduits :
Classes of underground conduits, load on a ditch conduit, settlement ratio, ditch condition and projection
condition, imperfect ditch conduit.
6 Open Cuts :
Difference in open cuts and retaining walls, apparatus pressure diagrams, average apparent pressure
diagrams for sand and stiff clay, estimate of loads on struts.

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Practicals :
List of terms
1. Consolidation Test.
2. Tri-axial Test (UU)
3. Direct Shear Test.
4. Unconditional Compression Strength Test.
5. California Bearing ratio.
Application of the test performed to foundation problems should be demonstrated by solving at least two
problems using data from the tests.
Term Work
Each student is to appear for at least one written test during the term.
Report on experiments performed as detailed above, assignments including 10 problems (including
validation of at least 5 problems using available computer software0 based on the above syllabus and the
graded answer paper for the term test shall submitted as term work.
The distribution of the term work marks will be as follows L
Report of the experiments performed : 15 Marks
Written test : 10 Marks
Text Books :
1. Soil Mechanics & foundation Engineering By B C Punnima, Laxmi Publications.
2. Soil Mechanics & Foundation Engineering by K R Arora, Standard Publishers and Distributions,
New Delhi.
3. Soil Mechanics & Foundation Engineering by V N S Murthy, Saitech Publications. Fo

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Design and Drawing of Steel Structures

Class : T. E. (Civil/ Construction) Semester : VI


Period per week : Evaluation System :
Lecturer : 5 Theory paper (3 Hours) : 100
Practicals : - Term work : 25
Tutorials : 3 Practical : -
Oral : 25
Total : 150
Detailed Syllabus
1 Joints :
Rivetted, bolted and welded connections, axially and eccentrically loaded joints, simple connection of
bracket plates to columns, beam to beam and beam to column connections, design of framed, unstiffened
and stiffened seat connections.
2 Roofing System :
Imposed loads on flat and sloping roofs and floors, wind load on sloping roofs and vertical cladding
including effect of degree permeability and wind drag, analysis of pin-joined trusses under various loading
cases, computation of design forces in members, design and detailing of connections and supports, wind
bracing for roof system, supported on columns.
3 Flooring System :
Concept of floor system with secondary beams, main beams and columns, design of simply supported
beams using rolled steel sections, design of built-up sections.
4 Welded Plate Girder :
Proportioning and design of section and connections, curtailment of flange plates, design of web splices,
design of staffers.
5 Columns and Bases :
Design of columns under axial loads using single or multiple rolled steel sections, design of lacing and
battens, columns subjected to axial load and bending, design of slab and gusseted base.
Note :
Relevant provisions of IS shall be referred in all above topics.
Term Work :
The term work shall consist of a design report and detailed drawings on two projects as indicated below :
1. Roofing system including details of supports.
2. Flooring system or plate girder including columns.

The drawings should be drawn in pencil only on a minimum of A-1(Imperial) size drawing sheets.
Some practice sessions to expose the students to available design software be also conducted.
Each student is to appear for at least one written test during the term. The graded answer paper of term test
shall be submitted as term work.

The distribution of the term work marks will be as follows :


Report of the experiments performed : 10 Marks
Assignments : 05 Marks
Written Test : 10 Marks

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Recommended Books
1. Design of Steel Structures, Negi I S Tata McGraw Hill
2. Design of Steel Structures, Kazimi S M A & Jindal R S Prentine Hall of India
3. Design of Steel Structures, Krishnamanchar B S & Ajitha Sinha D
4. Design of Steel Structures Arya & Ajmani New chand & Sons
5. Design of Steel Structures Vol I & II Ramchandran
6. Design of Steel Structures Dayarathnam
7. Design of Steel Structures Breslar, Lin & Selzi.
8. Design of Steel Structures Mac Ginely T.
9. Structural Steel Work, Reynolds T J Kent L E & Lazenby D W
10. Relevent I S Codes.
11. Design of Steel structures, I C Sayal & Satinder singh Standard Publishers & Distributors.

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Applied Hydraulic II

Class : T. E. (Civil/ Construction) Semester : VI


Period per week : Evaluation System :
Lecturer : 3 Theory paper (3 Hours) : 100
Practicals : 2 Term work : 25
Tutorials : - Practical : -
Oral : 25
Total : 150
Detailed Syllabus
1 Turbulent flow through pipes :
Causes of turbulence, instability, mechanism of turbulence, Reynolds stresses, semi-empirical theories of
turbulence, Prandtl’s mixing length theory, universal velocity distribution equation, resistance equation,
applications.
2 Boundary layer theory :
Development of boundary over flat and curved surfaces, laminar and turbulent boundary layer separation
and control examples.
3 Flow around submerged bodies :
Drag and lift, forces on submerged bodies, streamlined and bluff bodies application, circulation lift and
magnus effect, lift characteristics of airfoils.
4 Analysis of pipe network :
Hardly Cross method, water hammer in pipes and control measures, branching of pipes, three-reservoir
problem.
5 flow through open channel :
1. Steady uniform flow, Classification. Chezy’s . Manning’s equation, most economical section.
2. Gradually varied flow : Governing differential equation, flow profiles with examples. Estimate of
length of backwater draw down curves.
3. Specific energy, specific force, specific discharge.
4. Rapidly varied flow : Hydraulic jump in rectangular channels, applications.
5. Flow measurement : Venturimeter, standing wave flume.
Practicals :
List of experiments (at least 6 experiments to be performed)
1. Chazy’s roughness factor
2. Study of gradually flow
3. Hydraulic jump
4. Calibration of venturimeter
5. Calibration of standing wave flume
6. Velocity distribution in circular pipe
7. Establishment of flow
8. Boundary Layer
9. Studies in Wind Tunnel
10. Calibration of Broad crested/ submerged weir

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Term Work
Each student is to appear for at least one written test during the term.
Reports on experiments performed as detailed above, assignments on each topic and the graded answer
paper for the class test shall be submitted as term work.

The distribution of the term work marks will be as follows :


Report on the experiments performed : 15 marks
Written test : 10 marks
Recommended Book
1. Modi P M and seth S M, hydraulic and fluid mechanics, Standard Book House
2. Subramanya K, Theory and application of fluid mechanics, Tata McGraw Hill
3. Dr. Jain A. K. Fluid Mechanics Khanna Publishers.
4. Subramanya K., Theory and applications of fluid mechanics, Tata McGraw Hill
5. P R Mehta S K Ukrande U W mate, Fluid Mechanics & Applied Hydraulics, Vipul Prakashan

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Environmental Engineering I

Class : T. E. (Civil/ Construction) Semester : VI


Period per week : Evaluation System :
Lecturer : 4 Theory paper (3 Hours) : 100
Practicals : 2 Term work : 25
Tutorials : - Practical : -
Oral : 25
Total : 150
Detailed Syllabus
1 Environment Pollution :
Definition different types of pollutions such as water pollution, Air pollution, Noise pollution, Thermal
pollution.
Definition of air pollution, major episodes, classification of air pollutions, units of qualification, sources of
air pollution, natural & man made effects of air pollution on human health, animals, plants, properties.
Global atmospheric change, green house effect, ozone depletion, carbon cycle, effects of carbon dioxide,
chlorofluorocarbons greenhouse gases, effect of temperature increase, emission control.
1.2 Noise Pollution :
Basic concepts, measurement, standards, effects on human health, and various control methods.
1.3 Wave Pollution :
Water resources
Water pollutants : oxygen demanding wastes, pathogens, nutrients, salts thermal pollution, heavy metals,
pesticides, volatile organic compounds.
Surface water quality, water quality in takes, rivers and ground water.
1.4Wave Pollution :
Definition, identification, mutagenesis, carcinogenesis, toxicity testing, human studies, lot of evidence
categories for potential carcinogens.
2 Ecology :
Basic principles, food chain, tropic structure gross production to total community, respiration ratin (P/R),
biochemical cycles, limiting factors-Liebig’s law, extended ecological regulation, important ecosystems
such as the seas, estuaries & sea shores, streams & rivers, lakes & ponds.
3 Plumbing :
3.1 Building Water Supply :
Introduction per capita supply, service connections from main, storage of water, water supply systems in a
building, sizing of pipes, water meters.
3.2 Sanitary Fixtures and Fittings
Introduction classification of fixtures, ablution fixtures, soil fixtures, bathroom accessories, special
accessories, fittings.
3.3 Building Drainage System :
Introduction general principles governing building drainage, nature of drainage phenomera, systems of
plumbing, design of pipes, primary & secondary branches, antisyphon and vent piping, installation of pipes,
testing of drains and pipes.
3.4 Rain/Storm Water Drainage :
Introduction, collection of run-off, piping system. Strom water drainage, design considerations, hydraulic
designs, disposal of rainwater.

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4 Sewage
4.1 Conveyance of Sewage :
Sewers-shapes and materials of sewers, sanitary, storm and combined sewers, capacities and designs,
appurtenances, maintaince of sewers.
5 Municipal Solid Waste Management :
5.1 Solid Waste :
Sources,, types composition, physical and biological properties of solid wastes, sources and types of
hazardous and infections wastes in municipal solid wastes.
5.2 Solid waste generation and collection storage, handling transportation, processing.
5.3 Treatment And Disposal Methods :
Material separation & recycle, physico-chemical and biological stabilization and solidifications, thermal
methods, land disposal, site remediation, leach ate and its contol.
Practicals :
1. Ambient Air sampling
2. Measurement of Noise Level
3. Solid waste : Determination of pH.
4. Solid waste : Determination of moisture content
5. Solid waste : Determination of organic matter
6. Plumbing Demonstration of accessories, fittings and fixtures.
Term Work
Each student is to appear for at least one written test during the term. Reports on experiments performed as
detailed above and the graded answer paper for the term shall be submitted as term work. A brief report on
the visit to water treatment plant should also be included in the journal.

The distribution of the term work marks will be as follows :


Report on experiments : 05 marks
Report on visit : 10 marks
Written exam : 10 marks
Reference Books :
1. Water Supply And Sanitary Engineering , S K Hussain.
2. Manual On Water Supply And Treatment, (Latest Ed.) Ministry Of Works & Housing, New Delhi.
3. Introduction to Environment Engineering, Vesilind, PWS Publishing Company.
4. Water Supply ands Sewerage, E W Steel
5. Water Supply and Sewerage, T J McGhee
6. Water Supply and pollution Control, J W Clark, W. Veisman, M J Hammer.
7. Relevant Indian Standard Specifications
8. CPHEEO Manual on Water Supply & Treatment
9. Ecology, Eurgence P Odum
10. Integrated Solid Waste Management, Technologies, Theissen & Vigil. Tata McGraw Hill Pub.
11. Plumbing Engineering, Theory and Practice S M Patil
12. Solid Waste Management in Developing Countries – A D Bhide & B B Sundaresan
13. Manual on Municipal Solid Waste management – Ministry of Urban Development, New Delhi.
14. Basic Environmental Engineering C S Rao, Age International

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