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B.E. Civil Engineering Semester: VII Subject Name: Construction Management & Equipment Subject Code: (CV 702) A. Learning Objectives

This document outlines the syllabus for a Construction Management & Equipment course taken in the 7th semester of a Civil Engineering program. The objectives are to develop concepts related to construction project planning, scheduling, controlling, and resource management. Key topics covered include construction management techniques, network analysis using critical path method, resource allocation, cash flow analysis, and the use of construction equipment. Evaluation includes exams, assignments, classroom participation, and a practical component allowing students to apply concepts from lectures. The intended learning outcomes are for students to gain knowledge of project management, site management, equipment specification, resource management, and cost control for construction works.

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B.E. Civil Engineering Semester: VII Subject Name: Construction Management & Equipment Subject Code: (CV 702) A. Learning Objectives

This document outlines the syllabus for a Construction Management & Equipment course taken in the 7th semester of a Civil Engineering program. The objectives are to develop concepts related to construction project planning, scheduling, controlling, and resource management. Key topics covered include construction management techniques, network analysis using critical path method, resource allocation, cash flow analysis, and the use of construction equipment. Evaluation includes exams, assignments, classroom participation, and a practical component allowing students to apply concepts from lectures. The intended learning outcomes are for students to gain knowledge of project management, site management, equipment specification, resource management, and cost control for construction works.

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B.E.

Civil Engineering Semester: VII


Subject Name: Construction Management & Equipment
Subject Code: (CV 702)

A. Learning objectives:
 To develop concepts related with Construction management & Equipment management
which involves Planning, scheduling, controlling, organizing of project and Execution of the
project with economic development & prosperity.
 To learn basic principles of Construction Management & Various networking techniques of
project controlling in the context of various construction aspects.
 To study Scheduling of the project & resource allocating in terms of site management.
 To finalize quantities of items, Equipment and resource requirement of civil engineering
Works
 To know the co-relation of client, consultant and contractor for the construction project with
practical aspects

B. Teaching scheme (credits and hours):

Teaching Scheme Credit Scheme Evaluation Scheme


Lect Tut Pract. Total Pract/TW Total
Theory Total UE IE CIA PRAC/VIVA
Hrs Hrs Hrs
03 02 00 05 03 02 05 70 30 20 30 150

C. Detailed Syllabus:
Detail Syllabus
1. Construction Management: Introduction, Objectives and Scope of
Construction Management. Work break down structure for various projects,
Construction Resources
2. Management Techniques:
PMC and Conventional Methods:
Gantt Bar chart, Mile stone chart, Line of balance (L O B) technique,
Introduction of PMC
3. Network Analysis: Critical Path Method (CPM) :
Introduction , Basic assumption made for creating a Network, Terminology,
Types of networks , Network Rules, CPM, Bar chart, Type of floats and
their significance, Time grid diagram, Updating of networks and Time cost
Optimization, Terms and definitions : Event, Activity, Dummies,
Interrelationship of Events, Interrelationship of Activity
4. Resource allocation and Resource Scheduling:
Various schedules i.e. Material, labour, equipment etc. Resource allocation
models with and without constraints. Difference between PERT and CPM
5. Program Evaluation and Review Technique (PERT):
Activities and project time estimates for probabilistic model, Time
Estimates: TL, TE, Evaluation of project completion time probabilities.
Comparison between Deterministic and Probabilistic Approaches.
6. Cash Flow analysis and expenditure schedules. Cash flow for Owner and
Contractor, Job Lay out, Supervision and Safety in Large Construction
Projects.
7. Construction Equipment:
Introduction to Construction Equipment: Their contribution and importance
in construction Industry. Classification of Equipment, Financial aspects
related to construction equipments: Discounted present worth analysis,
Depreciation, Cost of owning and operating construction equipment, Basics
of equipment replacement policy.
8. Engineering fundamentals:
Related to performance of IC engines, rim pull, drawbar pull, Coefficient of
traction, Gradability, Soil fundamentals.
9. Excavating Equipment: Power Shovels, Draglines, Hoes, Clam Shells and
trenching machines, their basic Parts, Operation, Output estimation, Factors
influencing output and methods to enhance it, Tractors and related
equipment: Bulldozers, Rippers, Scrapers & overview of other Equipment
10. Belt conveyor system: Terminology, Classification, Components, Power
requirement estimation and design.
11. Hauling equipment: Trucks and wagons, operation and guideline for
selection and deployment.

D. Lesson Planning:

Unit Topics Lectures Weightage


No (Hours) (%)
1. Construction Management 5 12

2. Management Techniques 4 8

3. Network Analysis: Critical Path Method (CPM) 7 17

4. Resource allocation and Resource Scheduling 2 4


Programme Evaluation and Review Technique 4 8
5.
(PERT)
Cash Flow analysis and expenditure schedules, Job
4 8
6. Lay out, Supervision and Safety in Large
Construction Projects.
7. Construction Equipment 4 8

8. Engineering fundamentals 4 8

9. Excavating Equipment 6 12

10. Belt conveyor system 3 8

11. Hauling equipment 2 4

E. Term Work :

Sr. Name of the Tutorials & Assignment


1. Introduction to Construction management
2. Construction Management Techniques
3. Elements of Network

4. Resource allocation and Resource Scheduling


5. Programme Evaluation and Review Technique (PERT)
6. Cash flow analysis & Job layout
7. Introduction to Construction Equipment
8. Engineering Fundamental for Equipment
9. Earthwork and machine
10. Belt conveyer System & Hauling Equipment

F. Instructional Method and Pedagogy (Continuous Internal Assessment (CIA)


Scheme)
 At the start of course, the course delivery pattern, prerequisite of the subject will be
discussed.
 Lecture may be conducted with the aid of multi-media projector, black board, OHP etc.
 Attendance is compulsory in lectures and practical which carries marks.
 At regular intervals assignments will be given. Students should submit all assignments
during given period.
 Classroom participation and involvement in solving the problems in Tutorial rooms
Carries Marks
 Internal exam of 30 marks will be conducted as a part of Mid semester evaluation.
 The course includes a practical, where students have an opportunity to build an appreciation
for the concept being taught in lectures.

G. Students Learning Outcomes:


At the end of the course,
 Adopting the ethical knowledge for Construction & project management.
 The students will get the experience to make proper site management & specification for
equipment for construction work.
 The student will get in depth knowledge of resource & contract management & cost
management on site .

H. Recommended Study Materials

A. Reference & Text Books:


1. Sharma, M.R., Fundamnetals of Construction Planning and Management, S.K.
Kataria & Son, New delhi, 2012.
2. Seetharaman, S., Construction Engineering & Management, Umesh Publications,
2007.
3. Srinath, L.S., PERT & CPM Principles and Applications, Tata McGraw Hill, New
Delhi.
4. Peurifoy, L., Schexnayder, C.J. and Shapira, A., Construction Planning, Equipment
and Methods, McGraw Hill, New Delhi, 8th Edition, 2010.
5. Punamia, B.C. and Khandelwal, K.K., Project Planning and Control with PERT and
CPM, Laxmi Publications, New Delhi, 20
6. R.L. Peurifoy and W.B. Ledbetter, “Construction Planning, Equipments and
Methods” McGraw-Hill Publishers. New Delhi.
7. D. Weist and F.K. Levy, “A Management Guide to PERT/ CPM”, Prentice Hall of
India Pvt. Ltd.
8. B.C. Punmia and K.K Khandelwal, “Project Planning and control with PERT &
9. CPM” Laxmi Publication Pvt. Ltd. New Delhi.
10. P.S. Gahlot and B.M. Dhir, “Construction Planning and Management”, New Age
International Pvt. Ltd., New Delhi.
11. Sharma, S.C., Construction Equipment & Managemetn, Khanna Publications, New
Delhi, 1988.
12. Sengupta and Guha, Construction Management and Planning, Tata McGraw Hill,
New Delhi.
13. Chitkara, K. K., Construction Project Management Planning, Scheduling and
Controlling, Tata McGraw Hill, New Delhi.
14. Chitkara, K. K., Construction Project Management Techniques and Practices, Tata
McGraw Hill, New Delhi, 2004
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