COURSE CURRICULUM

DEPARTMENT OF CIVIL ENGINEERING

(w.e.f. Session 2015-16)

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TECHNOLOGY

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M.Tech. (SE) Syllabus..........................................................................1

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M.Tech. (Structural Engineering)

COURSE STRUCTURE
M.TECH.
(STRUCTURAL ENGINEERING)
First Semester
S.
NO.

CODE

SUBJECT

TEACHING
SCHEME
L
T
P

CREDIT
S

CONTAC
TS
HR/WK

MCE1011

Advanced Mechanics of Solids

MCE1012

Advanced Structural Analysis

MCE1013

Advanced Design of Metal

Structures

MCE1014

Structural Dynamics

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M.Tech. (Structural Engineering)

5 MCE1015

Numerical Analysis & Computer

Programming
TOTAL

1
5

00

20

4
20

Second Semester
S.
NO.

CODE

SUBJECT

TEACHING
SCHEME
L
T
P

CREDIT
S

CONTAC
TS
HRS/WK

MCE2011

Finite Element Method

MCE2012

Advanced Concrete Design

MCE2013

Earthquake Resistant Design

MCE2014

Concrete Technology Laboratory

Elective I

Elective II

15

01

21

22

TOTAL

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Third Semester
S.
No.

1
2

SUBJEC
T CODE

SUBJECT

MCE3011

Project/ Seminar*

MCE3012

Dissertation I**

PERIODS
L

CREDI
TS

CONTAC
T
HRS/WK

3 CEE-611

Elective III

4 CEE-612

Elective IV

20

PERIODS

CREDIT
S

TOTAL

Fourth Semester
S.
No.

SUBJEC
T CODE

MCE4011

SUBJECT
L

CONTAC
T
HRS/WK

Dissertation II
20

TOTAL

20

TOTAL CRADIT OF ALL THE

SEMESTERS

81

*=PROJECT WILL INVOLVE COMPLETE DESIGN OF LIVE STRUCTURE. TOPIC OF PROJECT

WILL BE ALLOTED AT THE END OF THE SECOND SEMESTER OF FIRST YEAR.PROJECT
WORK WILL BE REQUERED TO COMPLETED (SUBMISSION AND PRESENTATION BY
OCTOBER OF THE THIRD SEMESTER)
**=DISSERTATION TOPIC WILL BE ALLOTED AT THE END OF THE SECOND SEMESTER OF
THE FIRST YEAR .REVIEW( LITERATURE SURVEY) AND WORK PLAN CONCERN
DISSERTATION TOPIC WILL BE WORKED UPON DURING THE SUMMER VOCATION AND
TILL AROUND AUGUST OF THIRD SEMESTER.THIS WORK WILL BE PRESENTED IN THE
FORM OF SEMINAR IN THE MONTH OF OCTOBER.

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ELECTIVE I

S.
NO
.

CODE

SUBJECT

TEACHIN
G
SCHEME
L T P

CREDITS

CONTACT
S HR/WK

MCE2015

Advanced Design of Bridges

MCE2016

Advanced Concrete Technology

MCE2017

Non Conventional Construction

Materials&Elements

CREDITS

CONTACT
S HR/WK

ELECTIVE III

S.
NO
.

CODE

SUBJECT

MCE3013

High Rise Structures

MCE3014

Durability Assessment and

Structural Strengthening of
Reinforced Concrete

TEACHIN
G
SCHEME
L T P

CREDITS

CONTACT
S HR/WK

ELECTIVE II& IV

S.
NO
.

1
2

CODE

SUBJECT

MCE2018

Experimental Stress Analysis

MCE0001

Soft Computing Methods for Civil

Engineering

TEACHIN
G
SCHEME
L T P

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M.Tech. (Structural Engineering)

3

MCE0002

Optimization Methods in Civil

Engineering

MCE3023

Soil Structure Interaction

SYLLABUS
M.TECH
.

(STRUCTURAL ENGINEERING
MCE 1011: ADVANCED MECHANICS OF SOLIDS
Credits: 04
3-1-0

Semester I

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Contents

Teaching
Hours

Analysis of Stress:Concept of Stress, Stress Components,

Equilibrium Equations, Stress on a General Plane (Direction
Cosines, Axis Transformation, Stress on Oblique Plane through a
point, Stress Transformation), Principal Stresses, Stress
invariants, Deviatoric Stresses, Octahedral Stresses, Plane Stress,
Stress Boundary, Condition Problem.
Analysis of Strain:Deformations (Lagrangian Description,
Eulerian Description),Concept of Strain, Strain Components
(Geometrical Interpretation),Compatibility Equations, strain
transformation, Principal Strains, Strain Invariants, Deviatoric
Strains, Octahedral Strains, Plane Strain, Strain Rates.
Stress-Strain Relations: Introduction,One-Dimensional StressStrain Relations (Idealized Time-independent and time-dependent
stress-strain laws), Linear Elasticity (generalized Hookes Law),
Stress-Strain Relationship for Isotropic and Anisotropic Materials
(Plane Stress and Plane Strain).
Basic Equations of Elasticity for Solids :Introduction, Stresses
in Terms of displacements, Equilibrium Equations in terms of
displacements, Compatibility equations in Terms of Stresses,
Special cases of Elasticity equations (Plane Stress, Plane Strain,
Polar Co-ordinates), Principle of Superposition, Uniqueness of
Solution, Principle of virtual work, Potential and Complementary
energy, Variational Principals, St. Venants Principle, Methods of
analysis for Elastic Solutions, Elastic solutions by Displacement
and stress Functions, Airys Stress function (Plane stress, Plane
strain, Polar Co-ordinates).
Torsion:introduction, Circular, shaft, Torsion of non-circular crosssection, St. Venants theory, Warping function, Prandtls stress
function, Shafts of other cross-sections, Torsion of bars with thin
walled section.

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Plasticity:Introduction, Basic Concepts, Yield Criteria (Tresca,

Von-Mises, Mohr Coloumb, Drucker-Prager), Yield Surface,
equivalent stress and equivalent strain, Plastic work, Flow RulePlastic Potential, Elastic-Plastic and plastic stress-strain relations,
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Plastic Flow of anisotropic materials
Viscoelasticity and Viscoplasticity:Introduction, Viscoelastic
models (Maxwell, Kelvin-Voigt, Generalized Maxwell and Kelvin
models), Viscoelastic stress-strain relationships, Viscoplasticity.
Reference Books/ Text Book / Cases:
1. Mathematical Theory of Elasticity by I. S. Sokolnikoff.
2. Advanced Machanics of Materials by Boresi.
3. Theoretical Elasticity by A. E. Green and W. Zerna.
4. Theory of Elasticity by Timoshienko.
5. Advanced Strength and Applied Elasticity by A. C. Ugural and S. K. Fenster
6. Applied Elasticity by R.T. Fenner.
7. Advanced Strength of Materials by L. S. Srinath

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MCE-1012 ADVANCED STRUCTURAL ANALYSIS

Credits: 04
3-1-0
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Semester I
Contents

L-T-P:
Teaching
Hours

Matrix Analysis of Structures:Introduction; Coordinate

systems; Displacement and force transformation matrices,
Element and structure stiffness matrices, Element and structure
flexibility matrices, Equivalent joint loads; Stiffness and flexibility
approaches.
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III

Matrix Analysis of Structures with Axial Elements:Axial

stiffness and flexibility; Stiffness matrices for an axial element
(two dof), plane truss element (four dof) and space truss element
(six dof). Analysis by stiffness method (two/one dof per element),
Analysis by flexibility method, Plane Trusses: Analysis by stiffness
and flexibility methods. Space Trusses: Analysis by stiffness
method.

Matrix Analysis of Beams and Grids:Beam element stiffness

(four dof); Generation of stiffness matrix for continuous beam;
Dealing with internal hinges, hinged and guided-fixed end
supports. Accounting for shear deformations.Beam element
stiffness (two dof); Dealing with moment releases, hinged and
guided-fixed end supports.
Flexibility Method for Fixed and Continuous Beams: Force
transformation matrix; Element flexibility matrix; Solution
procedure (including support movements).
Stiffness Method for Grids:Introduction; Torsional stiffness of
grid element and advantage of torsion release; Analysis by
stiffness method using grid element with six/three dof.
Matrix Analysis of Plane and Space Frames:
Stiffness Method for Plane Frames:Element stiffness (six
dof); Generation of structure stiffness matrix and
solutionprocedure; Dealing with internal hinges and various end
conditions.
Flexibility Method for Plane Frames:Force transformation
matrix; Element flexibility matrix; Solution procedure (including
support movements); Ignoring axial deformations.
Introduction to nonlinear analysis

Reference Books/ Text Book / Cases:

1. Matrix analysis of framed structures W.Weaver& J.M. Gere
2. Matrix structural analysis J.L.Meek.
3. Matrix structural analysis R.H.Galaghar Jr.
4. Introduction to linear system analysis R.G.Brown&J.W.Nilson

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MCE-1013 ADVANCED DESIGN OF METAL STRUCTURES

Credits: 04
3-1-0
Modul
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SemesterI
Contents

L-T-P:
Teaching
Hours

Introduction to the use of light gauge steel sections with

application to flat slab, grid and orthotropic plates. Design of
Aluminum structures.
Design of transmission line towers, concept of TV and guyed
II
towers. Buckling of steel columns, Beam column and their
designs. Rigid, Semi-Rigid and Flexible connections.
Plastic methods of Structural Analysis of frames.
III
Design of Industrial trussed bents. Pressed steel construction
Reference Books/ Text Book / Cases:
1. Design of steel structures- Bresler Lin &Scalzi
2. Steel building analysis and design- Crawley &Dhillon
3. Design of steel structures- S. K. Duggal
4. Design of steel structures- Arya&Ajmani
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MCE-1014 STRUCTURAL DYNAMICS

Credits: 04
3-1-0

Semester I

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Contents

Teaching
Hours

Introduction:Types of dynamic loads, Basic background of

methods available and motivation for structural dynamics

Dynamics of Single Degree-of-Freedom Structures:

Dynamic equation of equilibrium, Free vibration of single degree
of freedom systems, Forced vibration: harmonic and periodic
loadings, Dynamic response functions, force transmission and
vibration isolation, SDOF response to arbitrary functions

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Numerical Evaluation of Dynamic Response of SDOF

Systems:Time domain analysis: finite difference methods,
Frequency domain analysis: basic methodology

Earthquake Response of SDOF Systems: Earthquake

excitation, response history and construction of response spectra,
Response spectrum characteristics, tripartite plot, and design
spectrum.

II

Multi Degree of Freedom Systems - Basics:Dynamic

equations of equilibrium, static condensation, Symmetricplan and
plan-asymmetric systems.

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Free Vibration Response of MDOF Systems:Undamped

systems: natural modes and their properties, Numerical solution
for the eigenvalue problem, Solution of free vibration response
for undamped systems, Free vibration analysis of systems with
damping.

Dynamic Analysis of Linear MDOF Systems: Introduction,

modal analysis, Response-history for earthquake excitations
using modal analysis, Response spectrum analysis for peak
responses, Concept of Caughey damping as a general type of
proportional damping.
III

Generalized Single Degree of Freedom Systems: Basic

concepts, mass-spring system, Lumped mass systems, Systems
with distributed mass and elasticity, Rayleighs method, shape
function selection.

Reference Books/ Text Book / Cases:

1. Introduction to Structural Dynamics J. M. Biggs
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3.
4.
5.
6.
7.

Elements of Earthquake Engineering Jai Krishna and A. R. Chandrasekharan

Soil Dynamics ShamsherPrakash
Dynamics of Structures R.W.Clough&J.Penzien
Earthquake Resistant Design of Structure PankajAgarwal& Manish Sriwastava
Structural Dynamics Mario Piaz
Dynamics of Structure Anil K Chopra

MCE-1015ADVANCED NUMERICAL ANALYSIS

Credits: 04
3-1-0
Modul
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III

Semester I
Content

L-T-P:
Teaching
Hours

Introduction, roots of a non-linear equation and roots of a

polynomial of nth degree [incremental search method, method
of successive approximations, Newtons method, bisection
method, secant method, Mllers method, synthetic division,
Bairstows method] and convergence study
Solution of (non-homogeneous) linear algebraic equations,
review of matrix algebra, Gauss elimination method, Choleskys
decomposition method, householder method, Gauss-Siedal
iterative method
Solution of non-linear algebraic equations, method of successive
approximation, Newtons method, modified Newton Raphson
method, secant method
Eigen values and Eigen vectors, reduction of generalized Eigen
value problem to the standard Eigen value problem, methods for
obtaining Eigen values and Eigen vectors [polynomial method,
vector iteration method, Mises power method, Jacobi method]
Time marching schemes for solution of problems in time domain,
numerical integration (2 D) [Newton Cotes method, Gauss
Legendre method]
Solution of ordinary and partial differential equations, Eulers
method, Runge Kutta method, finite difference method,
applications to problems of beam and plates on elastic
foundation, Laplacian equation, consolidation equation, laterally
loaded piles etc
Computer programming using MATLAB and its application in
solving civil engineering problems

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Reference Books:
1.Chapra, S. C. and Canale R. P., Numerical Methods for Engineers, Tata McGraw hill
2.Carnahan, B., Luther, H. A. and Wilkes, J. O., Applied Numerical Methods, John Wiley
3.Heath, M. T. ,Scientific Computing : An Introductory Survey, McGraw hill
4.Douglas Faires, J. and Richard Burden, Numerical Methods, Thomson
5.Rajasekaran, S., Numerical Methods in Science and Engineering, S. Chand
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MCE-2011 FINITE ELEMENT METHOD

Credits: 04
Modul
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Semester II

L-T-P: 3-1-0

Contents

Teaching
Hours

Introduction to Finite Element Analysis: Introduction Basic

Concepts of Finite Element Analysis Introduction to Elasticity
Steps in Finite Element Analysis
Finite Element Formulation Techniques:Virtual Work and
Variational Principle, Galerkin Method, Finite Element Method:
Displacement Approach, Stiffness Matrix and Boundary
Conditions

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Element Properties:Natural Coordinates, Triangular Elements,

Rectangular Elements, Lagrange and Serendipity Elements, Solid
Elements, Isoparametric Formulation, Stiffness Matrix of
Isoparametric Elements, Numerical Integration: One Dimensional.
Numerical Integration: Two and Three Dimensional
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Analysis of Frame Structures:Stiffness of Truss Members,
Analysis of Truss, Stiffness of Beam Members, Finite Element
Analysis of Continuous Beam, Plane Frame Analysis, Analysis of
Grid and Space Frame

III

FEM for Two and Three Dimensional Solids : Constant Strain

Triangle,Linear Strain Triangle,RectangularElements,Numerical
Evaluation of Element Stiffness,Computation of Stresses,
Geometric
Nonlinearity
and
Static
Condensation,AxisymmetricElement,Finite Element Formulation
of Axisymmetric Element,Finite Element Formulation for 3
Dimensional Elements
Introduction to Plates and Shells

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Reference Books/ Text Book / Cases:
1. Finite Element Method for Engineers and scientists O.C.Zienkiewicz
2. Numerical Methods in Finite Element Analysis K.J.Bathe&E.L.Wilson
3. Matrix Computations for Engineers & scientists Alan Jennings
4. Introduction to Finite Element Method C.S.Desai&J.F.Abel
5. Finite Element Method in Engineering S.S. Rao

MCE-2012 ADVANCED CONCRETE DESIGN

Credits: 04
3-1-0

Semester II

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L-T-P:
Teaching
Hours

Contents

Design of
continuity.

water

tanks

including

the

effect

of
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Design of roofing elements - flat slabs,

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III

Design of folded plate and shell roof

Design of Reinforced Concrete Chimney, silos and
bunkers.

Reference Books/ Text Book / Cases:

1. Plain & Reinforced Concrete, Vol. I & II- O.P.Jain&Jaikrishna
2. Reinforced Concrete ( Limit State Design)- A.K.Jain
3. Reinforced Concrete Design- Mosley W.H. &Bungey J.H
4. Reinforced Concrete Fundamentals- Ferguson Phil M
5. Theory & Design of Concrete Shells- B.K.Chatterjee
6. Fundamentals of Reinforced Concrete - N.C. Sinha& Roy
7. BIS Codes

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MCE-2013 EARTHQUAKE RESISTANT DESIGN

Credits: 04
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Semester II
Contents

Engineering Seismology : Earthquake phenomenon, Causes and

effects
of earthquakes, Faults ,Structure of earth, Plate Tectonics ,Elastic
Rebound Theory, Earthquake Terminology, Earthquake size
Magnitude and intensity of earthquakes, Classification of
earthquakes, Seismic waves ,Seismic zones, Seismic Zoning Map of
India , Seismograms and Accelerograms
Earthquake Resistant Design: Code based seismic design
methods, Equivalent lateral force method, Response spectrum
method, Time history method, Soil dynamics and seismic, Spectral
analysis,Nonlinear and push over analysis,
Effect of plan configurations on the response of the structure.
Codal Design Provisions: Review of the latest Indian seismic code
IS:1893: 2002 (Part-I) provisions for buildings, Earthquake design
philosophy, Assumptions, Analysis by seismic coefficient and
response
spectrum
methods,
Displacements
and
drift
requirements,Time history method. Provisions for torsion, Analysis of
a multistoriedbuilding using Seismic Coefficient method and response
spectrum method.
Codal Detailing Provisions: Review of the latest Indian codes IS:
4326 and IS: 13920 Provisions for ductile detailing of R.C buildings,
Beam, column and joints.
SeismicDesignofSpecialstructures:Elevatedliquidstoragetanks'hy
drodynamic pressure in tanks, stack like structures;
IS-1893 Codalprovisionsforbridges: Super structure, sub
structure, submersiblebridges.
Rectrofitting and base isolation technique: Retrofitting and
strengthening of structures, Base isolation concept, isolation systems
and their modeling;linear theory of base isolation;stability of
elastomeric bearings;Codal provisions for seismic isolation,
introduction todifferent types of seismic dampers

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Reference Books/ Text Book / Cases:

1. Agarwal, P. and Shrikhande, M. (2007), Earthquake Resistant of Design of Structures, PHI
Publications.
2. Biggs, J.M. (2004), Introduction to Structural Dynamics, McGraw Hill Publications, New
York, USA.
3. Chopra, A.K. (2004), Dynamics of Structures, Pearson Education, New Delhi.
4. Duggal, S.K. (2008), Earthquake Resistant of Design of Structures, Oxford University
Press, New Delhi.
5. IS: 1983. (1984), Criterion for Earthquake Resistant Design, Bureau of Indian Standards,
New Delhi.
6. Paz, M. (1997), Structural Dynamics - Theory and Computation, Springer, New York, USA.

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MCE-2014: Concrete Technology Laboratory

Credits: 01
0-0-1

Semester II

Module
No.

Contents

L-T-P:
Teaching
Hours

1. Design of Concrete mix by IS Code Method

2. Tests on Concrete in compression, tension and bending
modulus of elasticity
3. Demonstration of a typical under reinforced beam
4. Demonstration of a typical over reinforced beam
5. Durability studies on concrete.
6. Effect of super plasticizer on properties of concrete in
fresh and hardened stages.
7. Tensile and Flexural strength of concrete of different
grades.
8. Tensile strength of different types of steel rebars, rolled
steel sections.
9. Testing of simply supported RCC beams for flexural
failure.
10. Study of crack pattern developed in a simply supported
beam under single and two point load.
11. Non-destructive tests on concrete Rebound hammer
and ultrasonic concrete test and penetration test
12. Experiment on photo elasticity
13. Experiment based on shake table and Data Acquisition
System

Reference Books:

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M.Tech. (Structural Engineering)

MCE-2015ADVANCED DESIGN OF BRIDGES

Credits: 04
3-1-0
Modul
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Semester II
Contents

L-T-P:
Teaching
Hours

Introduction and selection of type. Evolution of existing bridges.

Design of super structures: RCC, Prestressed concrete and
composite Bridges
Design of Sub Structures: Abutments, Piers and their foundations

Bearings, Expansion joints, Construction methods, Maintenance

of bridges Concept of Different types of Long Span Bridges:
Suspension Bridge, Cable Stayed Bridge
Reference Books/ Text Book / Cases:
1. Design of Concrete Bridges Aswini, Vazrani&Ratwani
2. Design of Bridges- N. Krishna Raju
3. Design of Bridges- D.J.Victor
4. Concrete Bridges Design V.K. Raina
5. Bridge Superstructure N. Rajagopalan
6. IRC & IRS Codes
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MCE-2016ADVANCED CONCRETE TECHNOLOGY

Credits: 04
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Semester II
Content

L-T-P:
Teaching
Hours

Introduction: different types of cementitious materials, different

types of cements and pozzolanas, energy efficient cement burning
technologies.
Admixtures and Construction Chemicals: Benefits of
admixtures, type of admixtures, plasticizers, action of plasticizers,
super- plasticizers, classification of super plasticizers, effect of
super-plasticizers, doses of super plasticizers, super plasticizerscement compatibility, waterproofing admixture, antibacterial and
similar admixtures.
Strength of Concrete: Factors affecting the strength, curing of
concrete, autogenious healing, strength in tension, failure in
compression, failure under multiaxial stress, micro cracking,
aggregate cement paste interface, effect of age on strength of
concrete, relationship between compressive and tensile strength,
bond between concrete and reinforcement, failure strength of
concrete, impact strength, electrical and accoustic properties of
concrete, temperature effects in concrete.
Durability of Concrete: Causes of inadequate durability,
transportation mechanism in concrete, diffusion, absorption, water
permeability of concrete, air and vapour permeability, carbonation,
acid attack on concrete, sulphate attack on concrete,
efflorencence, effect of sea water on concrete, alkali-silica
reaction, type of cracking, action of frost, air entrainment, effect of
de-icing agent, chloride attack, threshold content of chloride ions,
influence of blended cement on corrosion, other factors affecting
corrosion of reinforcement, test for penetrability of concrete to
chlorides, stopping corrosion
Special Concrete and Concreting Techniques : Introduction,
light weight concrete, ultra light weight concrete, vacuum
concrete, mass concrete, roller compacted concrete, concrete with
different cementitious materials like flyash, ggbs, silica fume, rice
husk ash, shotcrete or guniting, ferrocement, fiber reinforced
concrete, polymer concrete composites, sulphur concrete, jet
cement concrete, gap graded concrete, high performance
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concrete, self compacting concrete, foamed concrete
Reference Books:
1. A. M. Neville, Properties of Concrete, Pearson education.
2. Performance Criteria for Concrete Durability, E & F N Spon, London.- J. Kroop and H.K.Hilsdorf
3. Concrete for High Temperature, Maclaren and sons, London- A.Petzold&M.Rohrs
4. Concrete Construction Enginering Hand Book, CRC Press, New York.- Edward G Nawy,
5. Concrete Technology, theory and Practice, S.Chand- M. S. Shetty
6. Concrete Technology, Theory and Practice, McGraw Hill.- M. L. Gambhir
7. Concrete, Tata Mc Graw Hill.,- P.K.Mehta & Paulo J.M.Monterio
8. Advances in Cement Technology, Tech Book International, New Delhi.-S.N.Ghosh

MCE-2017NON CONVENTIONAL CONSTRUCTION

MATERIALS & ELEMENTS
Credits: 04
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Semester II
Contents

L-T-P:
Teaching
Hours

Ferro cement:Introduction to Ferro cement design principals,

materials used, manufacture of Ferro cement elements, Type of
members commonly used, use of Ferro cement in rehabilitation of
Structures.
Fiber reinforced concrete:Various types of fibers like glass,
steel, asbestos etc. Physical & Mechanical Properties, Use of Fiber
Reinforced Concrete in structural elements.
Polymers and Polymer Concrete:Physical and mechanical
properties and its use in Civil Engineering
Light weight concrete:Various types of light weight aggregate,
physical and mechanical properties.
Introduction to structural plastics and similar elements. Smart
materials, Environment friendly materials

Reference Books/ Text Book / Cases:

1. Advances in Building Materials and Construction-Mohan Rai&M.P.Jai Singh
2. Fly Ash in Concrete- R.C.Joshi&R.P.Lohtia
3. High Performance Concretes and Applications- S.P.Shah& S.H. Ahmad
4. Building Materials- S.K.Duggal

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MCE-2018 EXPERIMENTAL STRESS ANALYSIS

Credits: 04
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Modul
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Semester II
Contents

L-T-P: 3-1Teaching
Hours

Strain Gauges - Mechanical and optical strain gauges

Description and operation Electrical resistance- Inductance and
capacitance gauges-Detailed treatment on resistant gauges
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Measurement of static and dynamic strains Strain rosettes
Effect of transverse strains Use of strain recorders and load
cells.
Photo Elasticity: Stress Analysis by photo elasticity
Two dimensional photo elasticity - Stress optic law
Introduction to polariscope Plane and circular polariscope
Compensators and model materials Material and model fringe
II
value Calibration of photo elastic materials Isochromatic and
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isoclinic fringes Time edge effects.
Three dimensional photo elasticity- Introduction Stress
freezing techniques Stress separation techniques Scattered
light photo elasticity Reflection polariscope.
Model Analysis - Structural similitude, Use of models, Structural
and dimensional analysis, Buckingham Pi Theorem, Muller
Breslaus principle for indirect model analysis, Use of Beggs and
Eneysdeformeters Moment indicators Design of models for
direct and indirect analysis.
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Miscellaneous Methods: Brittle coating method ,Byrefringent
coating method, Moire fringe method, Non-destructive testing
,Ultrasonic pulse velocity technique, Rebound hammer method ,
X-ray method, Gamma-ray method.
Reference Books/ Text Book / Cases:
1.Rally-Dally: Experimental Stress Analysis McGraw Hill Book Company,New York
2.P. H. Adam, R. C. Dove: Experimental Stress Analysis and Motion Measurements, Prentice
Hall
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3.M. Heteny: Hand book of Experimental Stress Analysis John Wiley and Sons, New York.
4.Srinath, L.S., (2004), Experimental Stress Analysis, Tata McGraw Hill PublishingCo., New
Delhi.
5.H. I. Langhar: Dimensional Analysis and Theory of Models
6.Frocht M.M.; Photoelasticity Vol. I &II., John Wiley and Sons, New York.

MCE-3013 HIGH RISE STRUCTURES

Credits: 04
L-T-P: 3-1-0
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Teaching
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Gravity, Wind, Blast & Earthquake Loads. Analysis of Tall Buildings

for gravity and lateral loads Approximate and Exact methods.
Sequential and Simultaneous analysis.
Load combinations. Design of beams, columns and foundations.
Detailing of Joints. Plane and coupled shear walls in Tall Buildings.
Shear Wall Frame Interaction,
Foundations for Tall Buildings and their design. Analysis and
Design of Transmission Towers.

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Reference Books:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.

Response of Multistory Concrete Structures to Lateral Forces, SP36,ACI Publication.

Response of Buildings to Lateral Forces, ACI Task Committee Report 442.
Elastic Analysis of Tall Concrete Building, Report of Technical Committee No.21,ACI.
Tall Building, Programme Press A.Coull and B.S.Smith,
Manual on Transmission line Towers, Tech. Report No.9,Central Board of Irrigation and Power

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MCE-3014 DURABILITY ASSESSMENT AND STRUCTURAL

STRENGTHENING OFREINFORCED CONCRETE
Credits: 04
L-T-P: 3-1-0
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Content

Teaching
Hours

Characterization of concrete making material, Interfacial transition

zone and its critical evolution, Pozzolonic material and associated
effect on concrete , Transport mechanism such as diffusion
permeation, Capillary suction, Adsorption and desorption and
migration, Various form of material deterioration in concrete, Effect
of sulphates, chlorides and acids on concrete
Carbonation and corrosion of reinforcement in concrete. Methods
of improving durability of concrete. Service life determination and
integrated life cycle design of structure. Modeling for durability of
concrete.
Damage of different type of structure. Assement of damage and
repair methodology. Rehabilitation of damaged structure, Method
of sealing. Providing additional steel. External Prestressing.
Stitching. Jacketing.
FRPS, Rehabilitation techniques , retrofitting methods for
concrete structures, Bridge retrofitting with live examples

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Reference Books:
1. Guide to durable Concrete, ACI 201 2R-77. Detroit Michigan: American Concrete Institute.- ACI
Commity 201 .
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2. Fly ash in concrete. Amsterdam: Gordon and Breach Science publication.- Joshi R.C. &Lahotia
R.P.
3. Concrete Micro Structure, Properties and Material New Delh: Tata Mcgraw Hill- Publishing
company limited.- Mehta P.K., &monteiro P.J.
4. Durability of Reinforced Concrete in Aggressive Media, Oxford & IBH Publishing Company Pvt.
Limited.- Alekseev et al.
5. RILEM Report 12 Performance Criteria for Concrete Durability, E & FN SPON , London- Kroop j
and H.K.Hilsdorf
6. Property of Concrete, Pearson Education Ltd. New Delhi.- Neville A.M.
7. Integrated Life Cycle Design of Structure.-AskoSarja

MCE-0001 SOFT COMPUTING METHODS FORCIVIL

ENGINEERING

Credits: 04
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LTP: 310
Content

Teaching
Hours

Expert System: Theory of representation; Working principles of

ANN; Two computational paradigms: Multi-layer networks; Auto
associative and hetero associative nets; Learning in neural nets:
Supervised and unsupervised learning; Application of neural nets;
Neural network simulators.
Genetic algorithm and Traditional optimization methods; Simple
genetic algorithms- reproduction, crossover and mutation; Analysis
of GA-operators; Deception; Working principles of genetic
algorithms;
Multi-model
and
multi-objective
optimization;
Engineering applications; Introduction with applications for
Evolution strategy. Combined use of ANN-GA.
Fuzzy sets, fuzzy numbers, fuzzy relations, fuzzy measures, fuzzy
logic and the theory of uncertainty and information; applications of
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the theory to inference and control, clustering, image processing
and data handling.
Neuro-fuzzy systems, application of Neuro-fuzzy systems;
Term Paper: Based on applications and/or algorithms development.
Reference Books:
1. Neural Networks and Fuzzy Systems: A Dynamical Systems Approach to Machine Intelligence Bart, K.
2. Evolutionary Multiobjective Optimization Algorithms- Deb, K.
3. Genetic Algorithms in Search, Optimization and Machine learning- Goldberg, D. E.
4. Neural Networks: A Comprehensive Foundations- Haykin, S.
5. Fuzzy Logic with Engineering Applications- Ross, T. J.
6. Introduction to Artificial Neural Systems- Zurada, J.M.

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MCE-0002OPTIMIZATION METHODS IN CIVIL

ENGINEERING
Credits: 04
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LTP: 310
Teaching
Hours

Content
Introduction:
Engineering
application
of
Optimization,
Formulation of design problems as mathematical programming
problems, classification of optimization problems.
Optimization Techniques: Classical optimization, multivariable
with no constraints, unconstrained minimization techniques,
penalty function techniques, Lagrange multipliers and feasibility
techniques.
Linear Programming: Graphical method, Simplex method,
Duality in linear programming (LP),Sensitivity analysis Applications
in civil engineering.
Non Linear Programming techniques/method: Unconstrained
optimization, one dimensional minimization, golden section,
elimination, quadratic and cubic, Fibonacci, interpolation, Direct
search, Descent, Constrained optimization, Direct and indirect,
Optimization with calculus, KhunTucker conditions.
Constrained optimization techniques Direct, complex,
cutting plane, exterior penalty function methods for structural
engineering problems.

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Reference Books:
1. Optimization Methods for Engineering Design R.L.Fox
2. Optimization Techniques, Theory and applications S.S.Rao
3. Introduction to Dynamic Programming L.Cooper&M.W.Cooper
4. Non-Linear programming: Sequential
Unconstrained
A.V.Fiacco&G.P.McCormic
5. Geometric Programming Duffin, Peterson &Zenar
6. Foundation of Optimization J.D.Wilde&C.L.Beightler
7. An introduction to OR H Taha

Minimization

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MCE-3023 SOIL STRUCTURE INTERACTION

Credits: 04
Modul
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III

LTP: 310
Content

Teaching
Hours

Introduction to soil-foundation interaction problems, idealized soil

behavior, foundation behavior, interface behavior, analytical
techniques, scope of soil-foundation interaction analysis.
Idealized soil response models for the analysis of soil-foundation
interaction: Elastic models of soil behavior, Winkler model, elastic
continuum model, homogeneous and non-homogeneous elastic
continuum, isotropic and anisotropic elastic continuum, orthotropic
elastic continuum, layered and structured elastic medium.
Two parameter elastic models: Filonenko-Borodich model, Paternak
model, Hetenyi model, Vlazovmodel,andReissner model.
Elastic plastic and time dependent behavior. Plane-strain analysis
of an infinitely long beam and an infinite plate; analysis of beam of
finite length under different loading conditions.
Analysis of circular and rectangular plates on elastic foundations.
Settlement analysis of single pile: Load transfer method, analysis
based on elastic theory, settlement of pile groups, load deflection
prediction for laterally loaded piles, Pile raft system, dynamic loads
on piles. Flexural behavior of axially and laterally loaded piles.

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Reference Books:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.

Analytical and Computer Methods in Foundation, McGraw Hill.- Bowels J.E.

Elastic Analysis of Soil-Foundation Interaction, Elsevier. -Selvadurai, A. P. S
Pile Foundation Analysis and Design, John Wiley- Poulos H. G. and Davis E. H.
Foundation analysis and design, McGraw Hill.- Bowles J.E.
Foundation Analysis, Prentice Hall.- Scott R. F.
Numerical Methods in Geotechnical Engineering, McGraw Hill.-Desai C.S.& Christian J.T.,

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