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Construction Technology & Management

Curriculum & Syllabus


(First Revision)

M.TECH. CIVIL - CONSTRUCTION


TECHNOLOGY & MANAGEMENT
(Revised at SVNIT Surat on 23-24 February 2018)

CIVIL ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT


SARDAR VALLABHBHAI NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY
सरदार वल्लभभाई रास्ट्रीय प्रोधोगिकी संस्ट्थान, सूरत
ICHCHHANATH, SURAT-395 007
SARDAR VALLABHBHAI NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY
Our Vision
"To be one of the leading Technical Institutes disseminating globally
acceptable education, effective industrial training and relevant research
output"

Our Mission
"To be a globally accepted centre of excellence in technical education
catalyzing absorption, innovation, diffusion and transfer of high
technologies resulting in enhanced quality for all the stake holders"

CIVIL ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT


Vision
To be a global centre of excellence for creating competent professionals in
civil engineering

MISSION
M1: To provide excellent education producing technically competent,
globally employable engineers who will be leaders in the chosen field
M2: To undertake research in conventional and advanced technologies
fulfilling the needs and challenges of modern society
M3: To provide consultancy services and develop partnerships with society,
industry and public organizations.
M4: To organize seminars, conferences, symposia, and continuing
education programmes for academic and field community

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COURSE DETAILS

1. Name of the department : Civil Engineering


2. Name of the course : Post Graduate Program
(Construction Technology and Management)

Intake Entry Level


Title of Degree Specialization Admission
(Full time) Qualification
With valid GATE
score of Civil
M.Tech. B.E./B.Tech. in Engineering -
CIVIL Civil Engineering, (CE) and
Construction
Engineering Bachelor of Architecture and
Technology & 25
(Construction Construction Planning -(AR)
Management
Technology & Technology, B. through CCMT
Management) Arch., B. Planning and / or as per
institute rules
and regulations.

3. Course Structure and Scheme of Evaluation (Semester-wise, along with


curriculum details as follows)

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POST GRADUATE PROGRAMME IN
CONSTRUCTION TECHNOLOGY & MANAGEMENT

Program Educational Objectives


PEO 1: Excel in professional career and develop research skills in the field
of Construction Technology & Management.

PEO 2: Exhibit professionalism through lifelong learning and able to work


in teams for collaborative and various task.

PEO 3: Graduates will communicate effectively in their team, adapt to


emerging trends for sustained growth in independent and reflective
learning and exhibit social responsibility and professional ethics.

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POST GRADUATE PROGRAMME IN
CONSTRUCTION TECHNOLOGY & MANAGEMENT

Program Outcomes (POs)

PO1 Acquiring sound knowledge on entire spectrum of activities associated with


construction technology & management and develops ability to, evaluate,
analyze and integrate existing knowledge with the innovative knowledge.
PO2 Analyze potential complexities critically, understand the project
requirements and attempt to mitigate risks in a proactive manner
PO3 Understand the importance of societal, health, safety, legal and cultural
considerations in carrying out construction projects
PO4 Design and conduct research experiments for acquisition/generation,
analysis and interpretation of data based on literature survey for
construction technology & management problems demonstrating higher
order skill through appropriate research methodologies, techniques and
tools independently or in a team.
PO5 Apply advanced tools, techniques and latest software, applicable to a range of
construction applications.
PO6 Contribute positively to collaborative – multidisciplinary scientific research
demonstrating capacity for self-management and teamwork, decision making
based on open-mindedness, objectivity using knowledge of group dynamics
to achieve common goals of advancement in learning for self and others.
PO7 Confidently apply modern management principles and engineering
economics in agile environment and engage stakeholders and achieve results
through proactive action.
PO8 Communicate effectively through technical reports and presentations
with key stakeholders and give and receive clear instructions.
PO9 Recognize the need for and have the preparation and ability to engage in
independent and life-long learning in the broadest context of technological
change.
PO10 Apply ethical principles in construction technology & management practices
and professional responsibilities.
PO11 Learn from mistakes based on self observation of the outcomes of own
actions and take corrective measures.

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MAPPING OF POs & PEOs

Programme Outcomes PEO 1 PEO 2 PEO 3

PO1 3 2 2
PO2 3 2 1
PO3 2 3 2
PO4 3 3 2
PO5 2 2 3
PO6 1 2 3
PO7 1 2 1
PO8 2 1 3
PO9 2 1 2
PO10 1 1 3
PO11 1 3 3

LEVEL OF RELATION- 1: Slightly 2: Moderately 3: Substantially

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M. TECH CONSTRUCTION TECHNOLOGY & MANAGEMENT

SEMESTER I
Marks
Code Subjects L T P Pract Credit
Theory /
Tuto.
CE 711 Construction Project 3 1 0 100 25 4
Planning and Control
CE 713 Construction Methods & 3 1 0 100 25 4
Equipment
CE 715 Advanced Construction 3 0 0 100 - 3
Materials
Elective I 3 0 0 100 - 3
Elective II 3 0 0 100 - 3
CE 717 Construction Materials 0 0 4 - 50 2
Lab
CE 719 Graduate Report-I 0 0 2 - 25 1
Total 15 2 6 500 125 20
L – Lecture, T – Tutorial/Seminar, P – Practical/Studio work

SEMESTER II
Marks
Pract
Code. Subjects L T P Credit
Theory /
Tuto.
CE 712 Project Appraisal and 3 1 0 100 25 4
Finance
CE 714 Construction Contract and 3 1 0 100 25 4
Law
CE 716 Construction Quality and 3 0 0 100 - 3
Safety
Elective-III 3 0 0 100 - 3
Elective-IV 3 0 0 100 - 3
CE 718 Construction Management 0 0 4 - 50 2
Lab
CE 722 Graduate Report-II 0 0 2 - 25 1
Total 15 2 6 500 125 20
L – Lecture, T – Tutorial/Seminar, P – Practical/Studio work

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SEMESTER III
Marks
Pract
Code Subjects L T P Credit
Theory /
Tuto.
CE871 Professional Project 0 0 6 - 150 3
CE873 Dissertation Preliminaries 0 0 8 - 100 4
CE875 Seminar 0 0 2 - 50 1
CE877 Summer Training 0 0 4 - 100 2

Total 0 0 20 - 400 10
L – Lecture, T – Tutorial/Seminar, P – Practical/Studio work

SEMESTER IV
Marks
Pract
Code Subjects L T P Credit
Theory /
Tuto.
CE882 Dissertation 0 0 20 - 400 10
Total 0 0 20 - 400 10
L – Lecture, T – Tutorial/Seminar, P – Practical/Studio work

SUMMARY
Marks
Pract
All Subjects & Semesters L T P Credit
Theory /
Tuto.
Total 30 04 52 1000 1050 60

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LIST OF ELECTIVE
Marks
Sr. No. Subjects L T P Pract / Credit
Theory
Tuto.
CE604 Environment Impact Assessment and 3 0 0 100 - 3
Management
CE691 Research Analytical Technique 3 1 2 100 4
CE871 Soft Computing Techniques 3 0 0 100 - 3
CE634 Urban Infrastructure Planning & 3 1 0 100 - 4
Management
CE652 Real Estate Management 3 0 0 100 - 3
CE658 Applied Statistical Analysis 3 0 0 100 - 3
AM613 Rehabilitation of concrete structure
CE724 Formwork for Structure 3 0 0 100 - 3
CE721 Quantitative Methods 3 0 0 100 - 3
CE723 Organization Management 3 0 0 100 - 3
CE725 Lean Construction 3 0 0 100 - 3
CE 726 Low Cost Construction 3 0 0 100 - 3
CE727 Precast and Prestress Construction 3 0 0 100 - 3

CE729 Infrastructure Valuation 3 0 0 100 - 3


CE730 Disaster Management 3 0 0 100 - 3
CE720 Building Information Modeling 3 0 0 100 - 3
CE731 Resilience and Sustainable Infrastructure 3 0 0 100 - 3
CE734 Smart Infrastructure System 3 0 0 100 - 3
ME650 Optimization Technique 3 0 0 100 - 3
CE736 Maintenance and Rehabilitation 3 0 0 100 - 3
CE735 Building Services and Management 3 0 0 100 - 3

NOTE:
 List of elective contains subjects of other departments, other post graduate
programme of civil engineering and applied mechanics departments and related to
area of construction technology and management in order to make the system more
flexible and to offer options to P.G. students of their interest area.

 One external examiner & concerned internal examiners shall conduct end semester
examination in case of Practical/Studio and Project. Final examination for
dissertation will be conducted as per Institute norms.

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 Continuous assessment evaluation of project/seminar will be carried by a panel of 3
examiners including guide / supervisor.

 Two progress evaluations each of dissertation preliminary and dissertation at 3 rd and


4th semester will be conducted by the panel of 3 internal examiners, including guide /
supervisor.

 There will be 6-8 weeks of mandatory summer training for all the candidates.
Assessment of summer training report will be carried out in the 3 rd semester by
panels of 3 internal examiners.

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SEMESTER - I

M. TECH. I (CTM) SEMESTER- I L T P C


CE711 CONSTRUCTION PROJECT PLANNING AND CONTROL 3 1 0 4

Course Outcomes: At the end of the course, students will be able to-
CO1 Understand the principles of project management, resource management and
inventory.
CO2 Prepare work break down plan and estimate resources requirements.
CO3 Learn in depth about project scheduling and time management.
CO4 Solve problems of resource allocation and levelling using network diagrams.

Mapping of the Course Outcomes with Program Outcomes:


CO\PO PO1 PO2 PO3 PO4 PO5 PO6 PO7 PO8 PO9 PO10 PO11
CO1 3 2 2 1 - 1 3 1 1 - -
CO2 3 3 2 1 1 1 3 - - 1 1
CO3 3 3 1 1 - 1 2 - - 1 -
CO4 1 3 3 3 1 - 2 - - - 2
Note: 1: Slightly 2: Moderately 3: Substantially

1. Concept of project Management


Pre award to closing- A life cycle approach stakeholders in projects, Initiation, Planning,
Execution, Monitoring & control and closing, Bidding stage assumptions and factors
influencing project performance, Iron triangle Project Scope, Time& cost, Project
Strategy, Project Feasibility

2. Work Breakdown Structure


Scope Management, Project Charter, Scope of Work (SoW), Concept of WBS, WBS
Quality principles, typical hierarchy in the WBS of a project, desirable characteristic of
work packages, determinants having critical influences on the work packages, scope
creep, change management, WBS, OBS & RBS, Control Accounts

3. Project Planning and Scheduling


Importance of sound planning, Scheduling, principles and techniques, Scheduling
methods (AOA & AON), critical path method, concept of float, project evaluation and
review techniques, line of balance variances in project duration and cost, network
scheduling with limited resources, resource allocation, smoothing and leveling, updating
the network, master networks, the time -cost trade-off approach, progress review and
reporting, risk of schedule delays, missing milestone deliverables and its impact (from
client and contractors view point) change management, contemporaneous records,
documenting delays and maintaining records.

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4. Project Control and Monitoring
Parameters of project performance, time, cost and quality and their interrelationships,
schedule and cost control tools and techniques, performance reporting, audit, corrective
and preventive actions, fund flow control, management information system and
application of management software.

REFERENCES:
1. Baldwin, A and Bordoli, D (2014) A Handbook for Construction Planning and Scheduling,
Blakwell Publishers.
2. Jha, K N (2011) Construction Project Management, First Edition, Pearson Publishers.
3. Harris, F, McCaffer, R and Edum-Fotwe, F (2006) Modern Construction Management,
sixth edition, Blackwell Publishers.
4. Knutson, K, Schexnayder, C J, Fiori, C. and Mayo, R E (2013) Construction Management
Fundamentals, MCGraw Hill Publishers.
5. Whyte, A (2015) Integrated Design and cost for civil Engineers, CRC Press, Taylor and
Francis Group.
6. Mubarak, S (2010) Construction project scheduling and control, second edition, John
Wiley and sons.
7. Fewings, P (2011) Construction Project Management - An integrated approach, Taylor
and Francis.
8. Goetsch, D L (2015) Project Management for construction, Pearson publishers.
9. Ottoson, H (2013) Practical project management for building and construction, CRC
Press, Taylor and Francis.

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M. TECH. I (CTM) SEMESTER- I L T P C
CE713 CONSTRUCTION METHODS & EQUIPMENT 3 1 0 4

Course Outcomes: At the end of the course, students will be able to-
CO1 To understand different formwork systems and temporary structures.
CO2 To learn in depth about steel and pre-stressed construction.
CO3 To perceive heavy and special construction techniques.
CO4 To judge appropriate selection of construction equipment.

Mapping of the Course Outcomes with Program Outcomes:


CO\PO PO1 PO2 PO3 PO4 PO5 PO6 PO7 PO8 PO9 PO10 PO11
CO1 3 3 2 1 - 1 2 - 2 3 1
CO2 3 3 3 1 2 2 2 - 2 3 -
CO3 3 2 2 - 3 3 3 - 2 1 1
CO4 3 2 3 - - 2 2 - 2 1 1
Note: 1: Slightly 2: Moderately 3: Substantially

1. Form Work and Temporary Structures


Form work design and scaffolding, slip form and other moving forms, Shoring, Reshoring,
and Back shoring in multistoried Building construction.

2. Steel Construction
Shop and in-situ construction techniques, different connections. High strength bolts,
Clearances and Tolerances, Erection of steel structures like Bridges, Trusses Chimneys,
Power Houses.

3. Prestressing, Steel and composites construction methods


Fabrication and erection of structures including heavy structures, Prefab construction,
industrialized construction, Modular coordination.

4. Special construction methods


High rise construction, Bridge construction including segmental construction,
incremental construction and push launching techniques, Box pushing method, Top to
bottom Construction.

5. Planning and Selection of Construction Equipment


Factors affecting selection of equipment - technical and economic, Analysis of
production outputs and costs, Characteristics and performances of equipment for major
civil engineering activities such as Earth moving, erection, material transport, pile driving,
Dewatering, and Concreting, Ready mix concrete plants.

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REFERENCES:
1. Jha K N (2012) Formwork for Concrete Structures, Tata McGraw Hill, New Delhi.
2. Jha, K N (2015) Construction Project Management: Theory and Practice, Second Edition,
Pearson Publishers, New Delhi.
5. Day, K W (1995) Concrete Mix Design, Quality Control and Specification, E & FN Spon.
6. Peurifoy, R L, and Oberlender, G D (1996) Formwork for concrete structures, McGrow
Hill India.
7. Warszawski, A (1990) Industrialization and robotics in building: a managerial approach.
Harpercollins College Division.
8. Harris, F (1989) Modern construction equipment and methods. Longman Scientific &
Technical.
9. Smith, R C, and Andres, C K (1993) Principles and practices of heavy construction.
Prentice Hall.

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M. TECH. I (CTM) SEMESTER- I L T P C
CE715 ADVANCE CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS 3 0 0 3

Course Outcomes: At the end of the course, students will be able to-
CO1 To study fundamentals of material science.
CO2 To analyses the properties of sustainable material.
CO3 To control quality of construction.

Mapping of the Course Outcomes with Program Outcomes:


CO\PO PO1 PO2 PO3 PO4 PO5 PO6 PO7 PO8 PO9 PO10 PO11
CO1 3 3 2 1 - 1 2 1 1 - -
CO2 3 2 2 1 - 1 1 - - - -
CO3 3 3 1 1 2 1 3 - - 3 1
Note: 1: Slightly 2: Moderately 3: Substantially

1. Material Science
Classification, Standardization, Codification and Variety. Details of Micro Structure of
Different construction Materials, Different effects on materials of construction.

2. Properties of Materials
Environmental Influences, Thermal effects Effect of Chemicals, Fire resistance, Corrosion
and Oxidation, Radiation. Properties of fresh & hardened concrete. Shrinkage & creep of
concrete.

3. Sustainable Materials
Introduction, sustainability and goals, current situation, earth's natural system, carbon
cycle, role of construction materials, CO2 from fossil fuel vis-à-vis cement and other
construction materials. Construction material and indoor air quality. Energy for
production, transportation and erection, Estimation methodology, Computation of
embodied energy for building. Primary energy and Energy Concepts

4. Advance Concrete
High volume fly ash concrete, geo-polymer concrete and their embodied energy content
against OPC concrete. Aggregate resource depletion, recycled aggregate from
demolition etc. role of quality control and admixtures in sustainability. Durability of
construction material and life cycle sustainability.

5. Other Material
Polymer materials, Thermo - Plastic, Polymer Concrete, Composite, materials, Ferro
cement, Ferroconcrete, Building materials from Agricultural,& Industrial wastes, M Sand,
Glass, Cladding, Light Weight Concrete

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REFERENCES:
1. Wu Chung, H (2006) Advanced Civil Infrastructure Materials, First Edition, Woodhead
Publishing Limited.
2. Newman, J and Choo, Ban Sang (2003) Advanced Concrete Technology-Processes, 1st
Edition, Elsevier.
3. Kubba, S (2010) LEED Practices, Certification, and Accreditation Hand book, 1st ed.
Elsevier.
4. Ministry of Power (2007) Energy Conservation Building Code, Revised Version, Bureau of
Energy Efficiency.

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M. TECH. I (CTM) SEMESTER- I L T P C
CE717 CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS LAB 0 0 4 2

Course Outcomes: At the end of the course, students will be able to-
CO1 To test the properties of materials.
CO2 To design the concrete.
CO3 To analyze the results of experiments.

Mapping of the Course Outcomes with Program Outcomes:


CO\PO PO1 PO2 PO3 PO4 PO5 PO6 PO7 PO8 PO9 PO10 PO11
CO1 2 2 3 1 2 3 1 1 2 2 3
CO2 3 2 2 2 2 3 1 1 2 2 1
CO3 2 2 2 2 2 3 1 3 2 2 3
Note: 1: Slightly 2: Moderately 3: Substantially

Tests related to quality control at site, in-situ tests, tests related to damage and
deterioration assessment, performance monitoring of structures will be performed.
1. Testing of cements and supplementary cementations materials
2. Testing of chemical admixtures
3. Mixture design of special concretes
4. Moisture profile and acoustic measurements
5. Non destructive tests, half-cell potential, pH measurement, carbonation
depth, water and air permeability
6. Effect of high temperature on concrete
7. Calorimetric and shrinkage
8. Alkali Silica Reaction
9. Advanced characterization of construction materials
10. Behavior of construction joints, water-proofing and precast joints

REFERENCES:
1. Richardson, M G (2002) Fundamentals of Durable Reinforced Concrete, First Edition,
Spon Press.
2. Mehta, P K and Monteiro, P J M (2006) Concrete Microstructure Properties and
Materials, Third Edition, Tata McGraw Hill.
3. Bohni, H (2005) Corrosion in Reinforced Concrete Structures, CRC Press.
4. Bensted, J. and Barnes, P (2002) Structure and Performance of Cements, Second Edition,
Spon Press.
5. Newman, J and Choo, B S (2003) Advanced Concrete Technology- Processes, Elsevier.
6. Newman, J and Choo, B S (2003) Advanced Concrete Technology – Testing and Quality,
Elsevier.
7. Neville, A M (2006) Properties of Concrete, Fourth Edition, Pearson.

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M. TECH. I (CTM) SEMESTER- I L T P C
CE719 GRADUATE REPORT-I 0 0 2 1

Course Outcomes: At the end of the course, students will be able to-
CO1 To develop technical writing and communication skills.
CO2 To find the research gap from the literature.
CO3 To aware about current innovative practices and technology.

Mapping of the Course Outcomes with Program Outcomes:


CO\PO PO1 PO2 PO3 PO4 PO5 PO6 PO7 PO8 PO9 PO10 PO11
CO1 1 3 2 1 3 2 1 3 3 1 1
CO2 1 3 2 1 3 2 1 3 3 1 1
CO3 1 3 2 1 3 3 1 3 3 1 1
Note: 1: Slightly 2: Moderately 3: Substantially

• Students are expected to prepare graduate reports on various topics of the subjects as
assigned by the faculty advisor and submit duly computer typed reports, present &
participate in subject wise group discussion.

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SEMESTER - II

M. TECH. I (CTM) SEMESTER- II L T P C


CE712 PROJECT APPRAISAL AND FINANCE 3 1 0 4

Course Outcomes: At the end of the course, students will be able to-
CO1 To learn the fundamentals of project formulation and appraisal.
CO2 To monitor and control project.
CO3 To implement concepts of finance management in practice.

Mapping of the Course Outcomes with Program Outcomes:


CO\PO PO1 PO2 PO3 PO4 PO5 PO6 PO7 PO8 PO9 PO10 PO11
CO1 3 3 3 1 1 2 3 1 2 1 1
CO2 3 2 3 1 1 2 3 1 2 2 2
CO3 3 3 3 1 1 2 3 1 1 1 2
Note: 1: Slightly 2: Moderately 3: Substantially

1. Project Formulation
Generation and screening of project ideas, project identification, preliminary analysis,
market, technical, financial, economic and ecological-pre-feasibility report and its
clearance, project estimates and techno-economic feasibility report, detailed project
report, different project clearances required

2. Project Appraisal
NPV, BCR, IRR, ARR, urgency-payback period, assessment of various methods, Indian
practice of investment appraisal, international practice of appraisal, analysis of risk,
different methods for selection of a project and risk analysis in practice, ownership
structures; BOT, BOLT, BOOT models.

3. Project Accounting
Profit and loss, balance sheet, income statement, ratio analysis, depreciation and
amortization, preparation of financial statements, inflation accounting and corporate
practices in India

4. Working Capital Management


Policy for working capital, estimating working capital need, inventory management,
account receivable, credit and cash management, managing payments to supplies and
outstanding, capital investment decisions, techniques of capital budgeting, cost of
capital. Cash flow analysis

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5. Long term financing and Budgeting
Working of financial institutes in India and abroad, self financing, stock exchanges, types
of securities, borrowings, debentures, types of budgeting, procedure for master budget,
key factor, budget manual, and new approach to budgeting, cash flow forecast.

REFERENCES:
1. Prasanna Chandra (1995) Projects Preparation, Appraisals, Budgeting and
Implementation, 3rd Edition, Tata Mc Graw Hill Publishing Co. Ltd.
2. Van Horne, J C (1990). Fundamentals of Financial Management, Printice-Hall of India Ltd.
3. Taylor, G A (1968) Managerial and Engineering Economy. East-West Edition.
4. Thuesen, H G (1959) Engineering Economy, Prentice-Hall, Inc.
5. Brigham, E F (1978) Fundamentals of Financial Management, the Dryden Press, Hinsdale,
Illinios.
6. Kolb, R W and Rodriguez, R J (1992) Financial Management D C Heath & Co.
7. Walker, E W (1974) Essentials of Financial Management, Prentice Hall of India Private
Limited, New Delhi.
8. Collier, C A and Ledbetter, W B (1982) Engineering Cost Analysis, Harper & Row
Publishers.
9. Maheshwari, S N (2002) Cost and Management Accounting, Sultan Chand & Sons.
10. Lifson, N W and Shaifer, E F (1982) Decision and Risk Analysis for Construction
Management, John Wliey & Sons.
11. Degoff, R A and Friedman, H A (1985) Construction Management, John Wliey & Sons.
12. McCarthy, J F (2010) Construction project management - A managerial approach,
Pareto publishers.

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M. TECH. I (CTM) SEMESTER- II L T P C
CE714 CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT AND LAW 3 1 0 4

Course Outcomes: At the end of the course, students will be able to-
CO1 To prepare contract schedules, notice inviting tender and contract documents.
CO2 To understand laws of construction contract.
CO3 To implement dispute resolution techniques in practice.
CO4 To prepare contract management plan as per standards.

Mapping of the Course Outcomes with Program Outcomes:


CO\PO PO1 PO2 PO3 PO4 PO5 PO6 PO7 PO8 PO9 PO10 PO11
CO1 3 2 2 1 1 1 2 1 1 3 2
CO2 3 2 2 1 - 1 2 - 1 3 1
CO3 3 3 1 1 2 1 2 - 1 3 2
CO4 3 2 2 2 - 1 2 2 1 3 2
Note: 1: Slightly 2: Moderately 3: Substantially

1. Construction Contracts
Concept of contract, types of contracts, joint venture, merging, acquisition, features and
suitability, design of contract documents, international contract document, standard
contract document, law of torts, Indian contract act 1872, Introduction to various
standard forms of contract such as FIDIC, JCT and NEC.

2. Tenders
Prequalification and Bidding process, potential contractual problems, Rules of
interpretation of contract clauses, Concession agreements

3. Construction Claims and Disputes


Sources of claims and disputes, construction claims procedure, methods of dispute
resolution, alternative dispute resolution method, comparison of actions and laws,
agreements, subject matter, violations, Arbitration and Conciliation act 1996 and recent
amendments in 2015, Delay analysis, case studies, professional ethics, duties and
responsibilities of parties.

4. International Construction Contracts


Type of contracts, surety bonds, time provisions, safety clause, insurance, Employer’s
Liability Policy, Builder’s risk, Foreign corrupt practice Act, rate of inflation, use of local
labor, Differences in Ethic, languages and culture

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REFERENCES:
1. Jimmie W Hinze (2013) Construction Contracts, 3rd Edition. McGraw Hill.
2. Joseph T Bockrath (2013) Contracts and the Legal Environment for Engineers and
Architects, 6th Edition. McGraw Hill.
3. Indian Contract Act 1872.
4. Arbitration Act (1996) (with amendment 2015)
5. Gajaria, G T (1986) Laws Relating to Building and Engineering Contracts in India, M. M.
Tripathi Private Ltd.
6. Bhatt, V and Vyas, P (2015) Laws for Engineers (Contract, Arbitration, Evidence,
Limitations), Second Edition, Procare.
7. Gajria, K (2000) Law relating to Building and Engineering Contracts in India, Butterworths
India.
8. Ramaswamy, B S (2005) Contracts ad their Management, Lexis Nexis Butterworths.
9. Murdoch, J and Hughes, W (2002) Construction Contracts, Spon Press.
10. Ross, A and Williams, P (2013) Financial Management in Construction Contracting,
Wiley-Blackwell.
11. Ndekugri, I and Rycroft, M (2009) the JCT Standard Building Contract: Law and
Administration, Elsevier.
12. Fenn, P (2012) Commercial Conflict Management and Dispute Resolution, Spon Press.
13. Atkinson, D (2007) Causation in Construction Law – Principles and Methods of Analysis,
Danial Atkinson Limited.
14. Roy Chowdhury, S K, Saharay, H K (1996) Law of Arbitration and Conciliation, Eastern
Law House.

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M. TECH. I (CTM) SEMESTER- II L T P C
CE716 CONSTRUCTION QUALITY AND SAFETY 3 0 0 3

Course Outcomes: At the end of the course, students will be able to-
CO1 Understand different aspects of quality and related tools.
CO2 Apply techniques of total quality assurance and quality control programme and
cost implication.
CO3 Understand importance of various aspects of safety during execution of
construction activities.
CO4 Apply to principles and theories of safety to construction projects.

Mapping of the Course Outcomes with Program Outcomes:


CO\PO PO1 PO2 PO3 PO4 PO5 PO6 PO7 PO8 PO9 PO10 PO11
CO1 3 2 3 2 2 3 2 - 2 3 2
CO2 2 3 3 1 3 2 1 - 2 3 3
CO3 3 3 3 1 2 1 2 - 2 3 2
CO4 2 3 3 1 3 1 2 - 3 3 3
Note: 1: Slightly 2: Moderately 3: Substantially

1. Construction Organization
Types of organization, inspection, control and enforcement, quality management
systems and method, responsibilities and authorities in quality assurance and quality
control; architects, engineers, contractors, and consultants, quality circle

2. Quality Assurance and Control


Objectives, regularity agent; owner, design, contract and construction oriented
objectives, methods/techniques and needs of QA/QC different aspects of quality,
appraisals, factors influencing construction quality-critical, major failure aspects and
failure mode analysis stability methods and tools, optimum design, reliability testing,
reliability coefficient and reliability prediction selection of new materials.

3. Total Quality Management


Road Map for TQM Implementation, Role of management in TQM, Quality improvement
planning measurement, construction site implementation, six sigma in quality
management.

4. Safety and Health in Construction


Safety and accidents in construction projects, theories of accident causation, health and
illness related with construction works, cost of construction injuries, safety risk analysis
and control, personal protective equipment, occupational and safety hazard assessment,
legal implications, OSH Management System

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5. Safety Programme and Contractual obligations
Problem areas in construction safety, elements of an effective safety programme, job
site safety assessment, safety meetings, and safety incentives Safety in construction
contracts, substance abuse, safety record keeping.

6. Decision for Safety


Safety culture, safe workers, safety and first line supervisors, safety and middle
managers, top management practices, company activities and safety, safety personnel,
sub contractual obligation, project coordination and safety procedures and workers
compensation

REFERENCES:
1. Yang, K. and El-Haik, B S (2009). Design for Six Sigma, Tata McGraw Hill.
2. McCabe, S (1998) Quality improvement techniques in construction, Pearson Education.
3. Rumane, A R (2011) Quality management in construction projects, CRC Press, T&F.
4. Rumane, A R (2013) Quality tools for managing construction projects, CRC Press, T&F.
5. Juran J M and Gryna, F M (1993) Quality Planning and Analysis: From Product
Development through Use, 3rd Edition, and Tata McGraw Hill.
6. Levitt, R E and Samelson, Nancy Morse (1993) Construction Safety Management 2nd
Edition, Wiley Publisher.
7. Goetsch. David L (2014) Occupational Safety and Health for Technologists, Engineers
and Managers, 8th Edition, New Jersey: Pearson. Edu. Inc.
8. Hinzie, J W (1997) Construction safety, Prentice Hall.
9. MacCollum, D V (1995) Construction safety planning, John Wiley & sons.
10. MacCollum, D V (2007) Construction safety engineering principles - designing and
managing safer job sites, Tata McGraw Hill.
11. Holt, A S J (2005) Principles of construction safety, Blackwell Publishers.

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M. TECH. I (CTM) SEMESTER- II L T P C
CE718 CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT LAB 0 0 4 2

Course Outcomes: At the end of the course, students will be able to-
CO1 To prepare detailed schedule of different construction projects.
CO2 To develop on their own simple algorithms for any construction software
CO3 To integrate software applications for complex problems

Mapping of the Course Outcomes with Program Outcomes:


CO\PO PO1 PO2 PO3 PO4 PO5 PO6 PO7 PO8 PO9 PO10 PO11
CO1 3 3 2 3 3 2 2 2 2 1 2
CO2 3 3 3 3 3 1 2 3 2 1 2
CO3 2 3 2 3 3 1 2 2 2 1 2
Note: 1: Slightly 2: Moderately 3: Substantially

Introduction to construction project models - analytical and numerical. Application of


software for project planning, scheduling & control. Programming exercises for estimation,
network planning and control, LP in construction. MATLAB Programming in linear and non-
linear programming

REFERENCES:
1. Van Horne, J C (1990) Management and Policy, Printice-Hall of India Ltd.
2. Harris, F and McCaffer, R (1989) Modern Construction Management. BSP Professional
Books.
3. Pilcher R (1966) Principles of Construction Management, McGraw Hill Publishing Co Ltd.
4. Lifson, N W and Shaifer, E F (1982) Decision and Risk Analysis for Construction
Management, John Wliey & Sons.
5. Degoff, R A and Friedman, H A (1985) Construction Management, John Wliey & Sons.
6. McCarthy, J F (2010) Construction project management - A managerial approach,
Pareto publishers.

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M. TECH. I (CTM) SEMESTER- II L T P C
CE722 GRADUATE REPORT-II 0 0 2 1

Course Outcomes: At the end of the course, students will be able to-
CO1 To develop technical writing and communication skills.
CO2 To find the research gap from the literature.
CO3 To aware about current innovative practices and technology.

Mapping of the Course Outcomes with Program Outcomes:


CO\PO PO1 PO2 PO3 PO4 PO5 PO6 PO7 PO8 PO9 PO10 PO11
CO1 1 3 2 1 3 2 1 3 3 1 1
CO2 1 3 2 1 3 2 1 3 3 1 1
CO3 3 3 2 1 3 3 1 3 3 1 1
Note: 1: Slightly 2: Moderately 3: Substantially

• Students are expected to prepare graduate reports on various topics of the subjects as
assigned by the faculty advisor and submit duly computer typed reports, present &
participate in subject wise group discussion.

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SEMESTER - III

M. TECH. II (CTM) SEMESTER- III L T P C


CE871 PROFESSIONAL PROJECT 0 0 6 3

Course Outcomes: At the end of the course, students will be able to understand
CO1 To familiarize the field practices
CO2 To identify the gap of standard practice in the field.
CO3 To prepare the technical report

Mapping of the Course Outcomes with Program Outcomes:


CO\PO PO1 PO2 PO3 PO4 PO5 PO6 PO7 PO8 PO9 PO10 PO11
CO1 3 3 3 3 3 2 2 3 3 3 2
CO2 2 3 3 3 3 3 2 3 3 3 3
CO3 1 1 1 1 3 2 2 3 3 3 2
Note: 1: Slightly 2: Moderately 3: Substantially

 Twelve weeks including summer vacation training on major construction projects is to


be carried at National/State/Local Government Project level after the Second Semester
Examination and prior to the first test of third Semester and project report on the same
is to be prepared & submitted duly certified by the Project Organization.

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M. TECH. II (CTM) SEMESTER- III L T P C
CE873 DISSERTATION PRELIMINARIES 0 0 8 4

Course Outcomes: At the end of the course, students will be able to-
CO1 To understand current issues and research areas.
CO2 To understand the process and importance of literature review in identifying
research area
CO3 To finalize research methodology.
CO4 To define scope, sample size and models.

Mapping of the Course Outcomes with Program Outcomes:


CO\PO PO1 PO2 PO3 PO4 PO5 PO6 PO7 PO8 PO9 PO10 PO11
CO1 3 2 3 3 1 3 3 2 2 2 2
CO2 2 3 3 3 1 3 2 2 2 2 2
CO3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 2 2 2 2
CO4 1 2 1 3 1 3 2 2 2 2 2
Note: 1: Slightly 2: Moderately 3: Substantially

Dissertation preliminaries should clearly identify the goals & objectives and scope of the
dissertation work taken up by the candidate. The focus is on data identification and
proposed field surveys, questionnaire design, sample size decision. The study methodology
and literature review on the dissertation topic is to be completed and a typed report is to be
finalized in consultation with dissertation supervisor and submitted for the assessment at
the end of the semester.

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M. TECH. II (CTM) SEMESTER- III L T P C
CE875 SEMINAR 0 0 3 1

Course Outcomes: At the end of the course, students will be able to-
CO1 To understand the process of literature survey.
CO2 To make exposure towards research areas in the field.
CO3 To collect database of inventory available in various topic.

Mapping of the Course Outcomes with Program Outcomes:


CO\PO PO1 PO2 PO3 PO4 PO5 PO6 PO7 PO8 PO9 PO10 PO11
CO1 3 3 2 2 3 1 1 2 1 1 -
CO2 3 2 2 2 3 1 1 2 1 1 -
CO3 3 2 2 2 3 2 1 2 1 1 -
Note: 1: Slightly 2: Moderately 3: Substantially

 Each student is required to prepare and submit a seminar paper from any area of
material/ technology/management with emphasis on development of a
project/process/techniques /materials/organization techno economic feasibility studies
etc. in consultation with Dissertation Supervisor.
 At least two seminars in area of construction technology and management will be
organized by invited professionals, experts, researchers, and policy makers.
 Seminar is to be presented on scheduled date decided by the P.G. Centre. Focus will be
on development of attitudes, training of mind, independent and innovative thinking etc.

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M. TECH. II (CTM) SEMESTER- IV L T P C
CE877 SUMMER TRAINING 0 0 4 2

Course Outcomes: At the end of the course, students will be able to-
CO1 To aware about the construction practices and management.
CO2 To make interaction with personnel of projects.
CO3 To develop technical writing and communication skill.

Mapping of the Course Outcomes with Program Outcomes:


CO\PO PO1 PO2 PO3 PO4 PO5 PO6 PO7 PO8 PO9 PO10 PO11
CO1 3 2 3 3 2 2 1 3 2 1 1
CO2 3 2 2 3 2 2 1 3 2 1 1
CO3 1 1 1 1 2 2 1 3 2 1 1
Note: 1: Slightly 2: Moderately 3: Substantially

Six/Eight week summer training on construction projects, is to be carried at


National/State/Local Government Project level after the Second Semester Examination and
prior to opening of Third Semester and project report on the same is to be prepared &
submitted duly certified by the Project Organization as well as presented in institute.

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SEMESTER - IV

M. TECH. II (CTM) SEMESTER- IV L T P C


CE882 DISSERTATION 0 0 20 10

Course Outcomes: At the end of the course, students will be able to understand
CO1 To enhance ability for conception of the idea through conduct of research.
CO2 To enhance ability and confidence to undertake field studies, data collection,
analysis and presentation.
CO3 To develop ability of preparing research proposal.

Mapping of the Course Outcomes with Program Outcomes:


CO\PO PO1 PO2 PO3 PO4 PO5 PO6 PO7 PO8 PO9 PO10 PO11
CO1 3 3 2 3 3 2 1 2 2 2 2
CO2 3 3 3 3 2 3 1 2 2 2 2
CO3 3 3 2 3 3 2 1 3 2 2 2
Note: 1: Slightly 2: Moderately 3: Substantially

 The preliminary dissertation work initiated in Third semester is further extended


over fourth semester to cover up the field studies, data analysis, modeling, if any and
research finding followed by conclusion etc.

 The main objective of the dissertation work is to provide scope for original &
independent research to express the ability of using analytical approach or technical
investigation.

 Thesis is to be prepared by each student under the guidance of faculty supervisor


and finally submitted in six typed bound sets as per the specified time.

 The assessment of the dissertation work will be carried out in two stages, first during
the semester for 160 marks, and final viva-voce exam for 240 marks at the end of the
semester.

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ELECTIVE SUBJECTS

M. TECH. (CTM) L T P C
CE604 ENVIORNMENT IMPACT ASSESSMENTS AND MANAGEMENT 3 0 0 3

Course Outcomes: At the end of the course, students will be able to


CO1 Identify the environmental attributes for EIA study.
CO2 Identify methodology and prepare EIA reports.
CO3 Identify methods for prediction of impacts.
CO4 Formulate environmental management plans.

Mapping of the Course Outcomes with Program Outcomes:


CO\PO PO1 PO2 PO3 PO4 PO5 PO6 PO7 PO8 PO9 PO10 PO11
CO1 3 3 2 3 2 3 2 - 1 2 1
CO2 3 2 2 2 2 3 2 - 1 2 1
CO3 3 2 2 2 3 3 2 - 1 2 1
CO4 3 2 1 2 1 3 2 1 2 2 1
Note: 1: Slightly 2: Moderately 3: Substantially

1. EIA: Introduction and Planning


Evolution of EIA – EIA at project – Regional and policy levels – EIA legislative and
Environmental clearance procedures in India – EIA methodologies – Screening and
scoping criteria – Rapid and Comprehensive EIA – Environmental health impact
assessment –Significance of public participation / hearing in EIA – Resettlement and
rehabilitation issues.

2. EIA: Methodologies and Strategies


Baseline collection of data – Significant impacts – Assessment of impacts of physical,
biological and socio – economic environment – Impact prediction tools / techniques
such as Adhoc method, checklist method etc – Development of environment
management plan – Post project monitoring – EIA report and EIS – Review process – EIA
case studies / histories for industrial projects –water resources and irrigation projects –
ports and harbours – mining – transportation and other projects sectors.

3. Environmental Management
Environmental Management plan – Disaster Management – Post project monitoring –
Environmental Audit – Life cycle assessment – ISO –14000.

REFERENCES:
1. Betty Bowers Marriott, (1997) Environmental Impact Assessment: A Practical Guide, 1st
Edition. McGraw-Hill Professional.
2. Canter L W (1997) Environmental impact assessment, 1st Edition, McGraw-Hill.
3. David P. Lawrence (2003) Environmental Impact Assessment: Practical Solutions to
Recurrent Problems, 1st Edition. John Wiley & Sons.

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4. Hosetti B, and Kumar A, (1998) Environmental Impact Assessment and Management,
Daya Publishing House.
5. UNESCO (1987) Methodological Guidelines for the Integrated Environmental Evaluation
of Water Resources Development, UNESCO/UNEP, Paris.
6. Anjaneyulu. Y. and Manickam. V, (2011) Environmental Impact Assessment
Methodologies, 2nd Edition. B.S. Publications.
7. Wathern. P, (2004) Environmental Impact Assessment- Theory and Practice, 1st Edition
Routledge Publishers.
8. Larry W. Canter, (1996) Environmental Impact Assessment, Tata Mcgraw Hill Co.
9. Munn R E (1979) Environmental Impact Assessment”, John Wiley & Sons.
10. Suresh K. Dhameja, (2004) Environmental Engineering and Management, S. K. Kataria &
Sons.

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M. TECH. (CTM) L T P C
CE691 RESEARCH ANALYTICAL TECHNIQUE 3 1 2 5

Course Outcomes: At the end of the course, students will be able to


CO-1 Understand and analyse probability distributions.
CO-2 Understand the data types, sampling and choice of method to evaluate
CO-3 Carry out multivariate data analysis and identify correlations.
CO-4 Test hypothesis using goodness of fit measures.
CO-5 Appreciate optimization concepts for solving transportation problems.

Mapping of the Course Outcomes with Program Outcomes:


CO\PO PO1 PO2 PO3 PO4 PO5 PO6 PO7 PO8 PO9 PO10 PO11
CO1 3 3 3 3 3 1 - 2 - - 1
CO2 3 3 3 3 3 2 - 2 - - 2
CO3 3 3 3 3 3 2 - 3 - - 2
CO4 3 3 3 2 3 2 2 2 - - 2
CO5 2 3 3 3 - 2 1 1 - - 1
Note: 1: Slightly 2: Moderately 3: Substantially

1. Social Research Formulation


Design of research - Scaling techniques - Sampling design - Design of questionnaire -
Data collection and statistical processing, variables, types of variables, scaling of
variables, coding of variables in software tools

2. Statistics & Probability Base


Various probability distributions & their applications - Parameter estimation -
Hypothesis testing - Random variables - Method of maximum likelihood - Hypothesis
testing to compare multiple population - Statistical quality control

3. Regression Analysis
Simple linear regression, residuals and variances, Assumptions, multiple linear
regression, two stage regression, forward, backward and step-wise regression, residual
analysis, correlation analysis, type of correlations, coefficient of correlation, Karl-
Pearson’s coefficient, multivariate data analysis, factor analysis, applications in
transportation engineering, goodness-of-fit tests and curve fitting.

4. Hypothesis Testing
Hypothesis testing, types of error in hypothesis, confidence interval, significance tests
for comparing variances and means, tests with small and large samples, two-tail and
one-tail student’s t-test, analysis of variance (ANOVA), non-parametric tests (Chi-square
test and Kolmogorov–Smirnov test), central limit theorem, practice with transportation
data.

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5. Optimization Techniques
Linear programming - Simplex method - Transportation model - Concepts of non– linear
programming - Decision theories – Rules - Decision under uncertainty, Applications in
Transportation Engineering

PRACTICALS
1. Exercise for measuring central tendency, dispersion and shape of data, graphical
representation, plots and pattern, interpretation of results, and histograms using MS
office tools and other statistical packages
2. Sampling exercises, data storing, handling, cleaning, and descriptive analysis exercises
by using statistical tools.
3. Exercise for fitting probabilistic distributions and hypothesis testing using statistical
tools.
4. Exercise for correlation analysis, simple linear and multiple linear regressions, nonlinear
regression, using statistical tools.
5. Exercise for parametric and non-parametric tests, test of significance, paired and
unpaired sample tests and evaluation, using statistical tools.
6. Exercise for analysis of variance, univariate and multivariate analysis using statistical
tools.
7. Exercise for solving optimization problems using solver and using statistical tools.
8. C++ /Java/python/R/MATLAB programming for statistical analysis and probability
studies

REFERENCES:
1. Benjamin J R, Cornell C A (1970) Probability Statistics and Decision for Civil Engineers,
McGraw-Hill.
2. Kothari, C R (2004) Research Methodology: Method and Techniques, New Age
International Publication.
3. Hines W W, Montgomery D C (1990) Probability and Statistics in Engineering and
Management Science, John Wiley and Sons.
4. Sharma J K (2000) Operation Research: Theory & Applications, MacMillan India Ltd.
5. Bhandarkar P L, Wilkinson T S (1991) Methodology & Techniques of Social Research,
Himalaya Publishing House.

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M. TECH. (CTM) L T P C
CE871 SOFT COMPUTING TECHNIQUES 3 0 0 3

Course Outcomes: At the end of the course, students will be able to-
CO1 Understand the concepts of Genetic Algorithms, Fuzzy Set Theory, Artificial
Neural Network
CO2 Develop a programme to apply Genetic Algorithms, Fuzzy Set Theory, Artificial
Neural Network
CO3 Develop a model using Genetic Algorithms, Fuzzy Set Theory, Artificial Neural
Network

Mapping of the Course Outcomes with Program Outcomes:


CO\PO PO1 PO2 PO3 PO4 PO5 PO6 PO7 PO8 PO9 PO10 PO11
CO1 3 3 3 2 3 2 1 - 1 - 1
CO2 3 3 3 2 3 2 1 - 1 - 1
CO3 3 3 3 2 3 2 1 - 1 - 1
CO4 3 3 3 2 3 2 1 - 1 - 1
Note: 1: Slightly 2: Moderately 3: Substantially

1. Genetic Algorithms
Goals of optimization - Comparison with traditional methods - Schemata – Terminology
in GA – Strings, Structure, Parameter string - Data Structures – Operators - Coding fitness
function – Algorithm - Applications.

2. Fuzzy Logic
Concepts of uncertainty and imprecision – Sets - Concepts, properties and operations on
Classical sets & Fuzzy Sets - Classical & Fuzzy Relations - Membership Functions - Fuzzy
Logic – Fuzzification - Fuzzy Rule based Systems – Fuzzy propositions - Applications.

3. Artificial Neural Networks


Basics of ANN; Models of a Neuron – Topology: Multi Layer Feed Forward Network
(MLFFN), Radial Basis Function Network (RBFN), and Recurring Neural Network (RNN) –
Learning Processes: Supervised and unsupervised learning. Error-correction learning,
Hebbian learning; Single layer perceptrons - Multilayer perceptrons - Least mean square
algorithm, Back propagation algorithm Applications.

4. Hybrid Systems
Fuzzy neural systems – Genetic Fuzzy Systems – Genetic Neural Systems.

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REFERENCES
1. H.J. Zimmermann (2006) Fuzzy set theory and its applications, 4 thEdition, Kluwer
Academic Publishers.
2. Suran Goonatilake and Sukhdev Khebbal (1995) Intelligent Hybrid Systems, 1 st Edition
Wiley.
3. Timothy J. Ross (2016) Fuzzy Logic with Engineering Applications, 4 th Edition McGraw-
Hill.
4. Simon Haykin (2008) Neural Networks and Learning Technique, 3rd Edition Prentice Hall.
5. J.M. Zurada (1992) Introduction to Artificial Neural Systems, 1st Edition. Jaico Publishers.

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M. TECH. (CTM) L T P C
CE634 URBAN INFRASTRUCTURE PLANNING & MANAGEMENT 3 0 0 3

Course Outcomes: At the end of the course, students will be able to-
CO1 Apply urban infrastructure fundamentals
CO2 Review norms and guidelines of urban infrastructure such as sewage, water supply,
and solid waste management.
CO3 Apply modern management techniques the better maintenance of infrastructure.

Mapping of the Course Outcomes with Program Outcomes:


CO\PO PO1 PO2 PO3 PO4 PO5 PO6 PO7 PO8 PO9 PO10 PO11
CO1 3 3 3 2 2 3 2 - 1 2 1
CO2 3 3 2 2 2 3 2 - 1 2 1
CO3 3 3 2 2 2 3 2 - 1 2 1
Note: 1: Slightly 2: Moderately 3: Substantially

1. Urban Infrastructure
Types, significance, impact on urban form, norms and financial aspects.

2. Networks And Services Systems


Urban services overview, classification and significance. Concepts and theories for
design and operation, components, interrelationship, requirements of appropriate
technology, cost recovery, Gap analysis.

3. Water Supply
Water Supply: Source, treatment and plant location, pipe network and distribution,
location of distribution station, Norms.

4. Sewerage System
House hold collection, pipe network, location of sewerage pumping station, treatment
plant and location, disposal site, Norms. Sewerage drainage, refuse collection, storage,
recycling and disposal, minimum basic needs, formulation of objectives, norms and
standards both for space allocation and quality control, Storm water Network.

5. Solid Waste Management


Types, Generation, collection system, transfer station location, Segregation,
transportation, disposal, site selection, Effect of population density, Impact of Urban
land use, Bio-medical waste and disposal

6. Electricity & Communication Network


Location, transformer, station, street lighting requirements, telecommunication network
requirement

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7. Social Infrastructure
Health and Education hierarchy, norms and location. Energy distribution, fire protection
requirements, milk distribution system.

REFERENCES:
1. TCPO and Ministry Of Works and Housing, Norms and Standards for Urban Water
Supply and Sewerage Services, New Delhi.
2. Joshi, R N, (2010) Public Private Partnership in Infrastructure: Perspectives-Principles-
Practices, Vision Books.
3. Carl D Martland (2012) Toward More Sustainable Infrastructure, John Wiley and Sons.
4. Alvin, G and Makarand, H (2006) Infrastructure Planning Handbook: Planning,
Engineering, and Economics, McGraw Hill.
5. Delmon, J (2009) Private Sector Investment in Infrastructure, Second Edition, Wolters
Kluwer.
6. Willie, T (2007) Principles of Project and Infrastructure Finance, Taylor and Francis.
7. Gómez-Ibáñez, J A (2003) Regulating Infrastructure: Monopoly, Contracts, and
Discretion, the Harvard University Press.

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M. TECH. (CTM) L T P C
CE652 REAL ESTATE MANAGEMENT 3 0 0 3

Pre Requisite Courses:

Course Outcomes: At the end of the course, students will be able to-
CO1 To apply the concept and principles of real estate sector
CO2 To identify the role of urban building industry.
CO3 To prepare and review the urban land policy and its direct government action, legal
and physical controls.

Mapping of the Course Outcomes with Program Outcomes:


CO\PO PO1 PO2 PO3 PO4 PO5 PO6 PO7 PO8 PO9 PO10 PO11
CO1 3 2 3 2 2 3 3 - 2 1 1
CO2 3 2 3 2 2 3 3 - 2 1 1
CO3 2 2 3 2 2 3 3 - 1 1 1
Note: 1: Slightly 2: Moderately 3: Substantially

1. Economics of location
Factors affecting different land uses such as residential, commercial, industrial, public
and semi public; Land value – Concept and factors affecting; Rent and modern theory of
rent; Macro and Micro approaches of Location such as trade-off model and environment
preference model.

2. Real Estate
Concepts and characteristics; Urban real estate market problems, factors affecting real
estate property, rights and interests; Contract law and real estate; Speculation in urban
land; betterment and worsenment.

3. Urban land policy


Contents, importance, objectives, measures, instruments for its implementation, direct
Govt. action, legal and physical controls; Relationship between economic trends, land
market and urban development.

REFERENCES:
1. Lean, W (1982) Aspects of Land use Planning, Gonthic Publications.
2. Paul, B N (1997) Urban Land Economics, The McMillan Press.
3. Singh, B (2011) Urban Infrastructure and Real Estate Management, Surendra
Publications.

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M. TECH. (CTM) L T P C
CE658 APPLIED STATISTICAL ANALYSIS 3 0 0 3

Course Outcomes: At the end of the course, students will be able to


CO1 Explain the multivariate analysis and its application.
CO2 Analyze the multivariate data using different multivariate model.
CO3 Interpret the outcomes of multivariate models.

Mapping of the Course Outcomes with Program Outcomes:


CO\PO PO1 PO2 PO3 PO4 PO5 PO6 PO7 PO8 PO9 PO10 PO11
CO1 3 3 2 2 3 2 1 - 1 2 1
CO2 3 3 3 2 3 2 1 - 1 2 1
CO3 3 2 2 2 3 2 1 - 1 2 1
Note: 1: Slightly 2: Moderately 3: Substantially

1. Introduction
Concept, Scope, Introduction to multivariate statistical modelling, univariate descriptive
statistics, sampling distribution, estimation, hypothesis testing

2. Basic Multivariate statistics


Multivariate descriptive statistics, multivariate normal distribution, multivariate
inferential statistics

3. Regression and Factor Analysis


Analysis of variance, multivariate analysis of variance, multiple regression analysis,
multivariate linear regression, principle component analysis, factor analysis

4. Structural Equation Modelling,


Cinfirmatory factor analysis, path model, testing of path model, analysis of output,
application of softawres, cluster analysis, correspondence analysis

REFERENCES:
1. Â Johnson, R A and Wichern, D W, (2009) Applied Multivariate Statistical Analysis, 5th
Edition, Prentice Hall International.
2. Muirhead, R J (1982) Aspects of Multivariate Statistical Theory, John Wiley and Sons Ltd.
3. Hair, J, Anderson, R, Babin, B J and Black, W (2014) Multivariate data analysis, 7th
Edition, Pearson Education Ltd.

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M. TECH. (CTM) L T P C
AM613 REHABILITATION OF CONCRETE STRUCTURE 3 0 0 3

Course Outcomes: At the end of the course, students will be able to-
CO1 Identify and define all the terms and concepts associated with deterioration of
concrete structures.
CO2 Describe and apply the importance of quality control in concrete construction
and significance of protection and maintenance of structures.
CO3 Assess the condition of structures

Mapping of the Course Outcomes with Program Outcomes:


CO\PO PO1 PO2 PO3 PO4 PO5 PO6 PO7 PO8 PO9 PO10 PO11
CO1 2 3 2 3 2 3 1 1 1 1 1
CO2 3 2 2 3 3 3 1 1 2 2 1
CO3 3 2 3 3 3 3 1 1 2 3 3
Note: 1: Slightly 2: Moderately 3: Substantially

1. Causes for Distress in Structure


Philosophy & definition, causes of failure, failure in ancient time & recent times.
Deficiency in design drag, material production, maintenance etc. Failure related
problems; Manmade and natural failure or damage. Diagnosis of failure; change in
appearance on an exposure, chemical deterioration, Mechanical deterioration. Cracking
in buildings. Failure of flat roofs, balconies, trenches, dams, piles abutments piers, silos,
chimney, cooling towers, R.C.C. frames, Failure information & Analysis. Format of
investigation. Shear, Torsion compression failure, Erection difficulty, failure in tanks silos,
space frame, precast assemblies prestressed concrete structure, formwork failure, case
studies.

2. Maintenance & repair of structures


Need for maintenance and repairs Inspection of Structures for repairs and maintenance
methods for repairs, Material and methodology for repairs, Cost of repair &
maintenance, Repair to foundation columns, piles, floor, roof and walls.

3. Rehabilitation of Distress Structures


Inspection and testing distressed structures, Techniques for rehabilitation of concrete
structures, retrofitting of structures.

4. Structure Assessment & Legal aspects


Art of structure assessment, Method of testing, IS code for testing, Safety assessment,
Legal aspects in connection to failure and repair.

5. Preventive measures for durability of structures


Proper selection and specification for material, the use of modern techniques for
construction, Proper design, Better workmanship.

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REFERENCES:
1. Ted Kay (1992) Assessment and Renovation of Concrete Structures, Wiley.
2. Suran Goonatilake and Sukhdev Khebbal (1995) Intelligent Hybrid Systems, 1st Edition,
Wiley.
3. Rakshit, K S (2008) Construction Maintenance & Repair of Highway Bridges, 2nd Edition,
M/s New Central Book Agency (P) Ltd.
4. Raikar, R N (2002) Learning from failures - Deficiencies in Design, Construction and
Service, RandD Centre (SDCPL), Raikar Bhavan.
5. Santhakumar, A R (2007) Concrete Technology, Oxford University Press.

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M. TECH. (CTM) L T P C
CE724 FORMWORK FOR STRUCTURE 3 0 0 3

Course Outcomes: At the end of the course, students will be able to-
CO-1 Design decking, form work and false work.
CO-2 Understand the sequence of construction of civil engineering structures.
CO-3 Understand the safety steps involved in the design of form work and false
work.
CO-4 Select a right material for manufacturing false work and form work suiting
specific requirements.

Mapping of the Course Outcomes with Program Outcomes:


CO\PO PO1 PO2 PO3 PO4 PO5 PO6 PO7 PO8 PO9 PO10 PO11
CO1 3 3 3 2 3 2 1 - 1 1 1
CO2 3 3 3 1 3 2 1 - 1 - 1
CO3 3 2 3 1 3 2 1 - 1 - 1
CO4 3 2 3 1 3 2 1 - 1 1 1
Note: 1: Slightly 2: Moderately 3: Substantially

1. Introduction
Formwork and false work, Temporary work systems, Construction planning and site
constraints, Materials and construction of the common formwork and false work
systems, Special and proprietary forms.

2. Formwork - Design
Concrete pressure on forms, Design of timber and steel forms, Loading and moment of
formwork.

3. Design of Decks and False works


Types of beam, decking and column formwork, Design of decking, false work design,
Effects of wind load, Foundation and soil on false work design.

4. Special Forms
The use and applications of special forms.

5. Construction Sequence and Safety in use of Formwork


Sequence of construction, Safety use of formwork and false work.

REFERENCES:
1. Austin, C K (1996) Formwork for concrete, Cleaver - Hume Press Ltd.
2. Kumar Neeraj Jha (2012) Formwork for Structure, 1st Edition. McGraw-Hill.

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3. Robert L. Peurifoy and Garold D. Oberiender (1996) Formwork for Concrete Structures,
McGraw-Hill.
4. Tudor Dinescu and Constantin Radulescu (2004) Slip Form Techniques, Abacus Press,
Turn Bridge Wells.

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M. TECH. (CTM) L T P C
CE721 QUANTITATIVE METHODS 3 0 0 3

Course Outcomes: At the end of the course, students will be able to understand
CO1 To learn basics of statistical methods.
CO2 To understand operation research models.
CO3 To be able to make decisions based on decision theories.
CO4 To be aware about economics of management.

Mapping of the Course Outcomes with Program Outcomes:


CO\PO PO1 PO2 PO3 PO4 PO5 PO6 PO7 PO8 PO9 PO10 PO11
CO1 3 3 2 3 3 2 3 - 1 1 1
CO2 3 3 2 3 3 2 3 - 1 1 1
CO3 3 2 2 3 3 2 3 - 1 1 1
CO4 3 2 2 2 3 2 3 - 1 1 1
Note: 1: Slightly 2: Moderately 3: Substantially

1. Statistics
Probability, Sampling, Uni-square and analysis of variance, simple regression and
correlation, multiple regression and modeling techniques

2. Operation Research
Introduction to operations research, linear programming, graphical and simplex
methods, duality and post-optimality analysis, transportation and assignment problems,
queuing theory, queuing model

3. Production Management
Inventory control, EOQ, quantity discounts, safety stock-replacement theory-
modification and improvement on PERT and CPM, simulation models.

4. Decision Theory
Decision theory, decision rules, decision making under conditions of certainty, risk and
uncertainty, decision trees utility theory, decision making techniques. Deterministic and
probabilistic situation, single and multiple person decision making.

5. Managerial Economics
Cost concepts, break-even analysis, pricing techniques, game theory and its applications.

REFERENCES:
1. Winston, L (2003) Operations Research: Application and Algorithms, 4th Edition. Kent
P.W.S.
2. Vohra, N D (2017) Quantitative technique in Management, 5th Edition. McGraw Hill
Publication.

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3. Ravindran, Philips, D T and Solberg, J J (1987) Operations Research: Principles and
Practice, 2nd Edition. Wiley.
4. Richard Levin and David S. Rubin (1993) Quantitative Approach to Management, 8 th
Edition. McGraw Hill Publication.
5. Bazaraa, S, Jarvis J J and Sherali, H D (2009) Linear Programming and Network Flows, 4 th
Edition. Wiley.
6. Deb, K (1995) Optimization for Engineering Design, Prentice Hall of India.
7. Roa, S S (1984) Optimization Theory and Application, Wiley Easter

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M. TECH. (CTM) L T P C
CE723 ORGANIZATION MANAGEMENT 3 0 0 3

Course Outcomes: At the end of the course, students will be able to understand
CO1 To study organizational management theories.
CO2 To understand human behavior in terms of organization management.
CO3 To learn employment management and development.
CO4 To understand labour legislations.

Mapping of the Course Outcomes with Program Outcomes:


CO\PO PO1 PO2 PO3 PO4 PO5 PO6 PO7 PO8 PO9 PO10 PO11
CO1 3 3 3 2 2 2 3 1 1 2 1
CO2 3 3 3 2 2 2 3 1 1 2 1
CO3 3 3 3 2 2 1 3 1 1 2 2
CO4 3 3 3 2 2 1 3 1 1 3 2
Note: 1: Slightly 2: Moderately 3: Substantially

1. Manpower Planning
History of development of management thoughts, concepts and scope of management,
manpower planning, organizing, staffing, directing and controlling and personnel
principles.

2. Organization
Concept of organization, span of control, organization charts, staffing plan, development
and operation of human resources, managerial staffing, recruitment, selection,
placement, training and development.

3. Human Behavior
Introduction to the field of management, basic individual psychology, motivation, job
design and performance management, managing groups at work, self managing work
teams, inter group behavior and conflict in organizations, leadership, behavioral aspects
of decision, making; and communication for people management.

4. Management and Development Methods


Compensation, wages and salary, employee benefits, appraisal and assessment,
employee services, safety and health, discipline and discharge, special human resource
problems, performance appraisal, employee hand book and personnel manual, job
descriptions and organization structure and human relations, productivity of human
resources.

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5. Labour Legislation
Contract Labour (R &A)Act,1970, Inter-State Migrant labour Act,1979,Factory Act,1948
as applicable to construction agencies, social security and welfare legislation, laws
relating to wages, bonus and industrial disputes, Labour Welfare Funds Act,1965 and
Workmen’s Compensation Act,1923 and labour administration.

REFERENCES:
1. Carleton Counter III and Jill Justice Coulter (1989) The Complete Standard Hand Book of
Construction Personnel Management, Prentice Hall, Inc.
2. Josy J. Familaro (1987) Handbook of Human Resources Administration, McGraw Hill
International Edition.
3. Monappa, A and Saiyadain, M S (1999) Personnel Management, 2nd Edition. Tata
McGraw Hill.
4. Memoria, C B (1997) Personnel Management, 1st Edition. Himalaya Publishing Co.

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M. TECH. (CTM) L T P C
CE725 LEAN CONSTRUCTION 3 0 0 3

Course Outcomes: At the end of the course, students will be able to-
CO1 Know unnecessary cost associated with every design & project.
CO2 Target unnecessary cost associated with every design & project.
CO3 Remove unnecessary cost associated with every design & project.

Mapping of the Course Outcomes with Program Outcomes:


CO\PO PO1 PO2 PO3 PO4 PO5 PO6 PO7 PO8 PO9 PO10 PO11
CO1 3 2 3 2 3 3 2 1 2 1 1
CO2 3 2 3 2 2 3 2 1 2 1 1
CO3 2 2 3 2 2 3 2 - 2 1 1
Note: 1: Slightly 2: Moderately 3: Substantially

1. Lean Concept and Principles


History, basic approach, definitions, lean philosophy, role of value engineering and
management, effect of cost on design parameters, purpose and application to
construction industry, application to design, market value.

2. Value Management Job Plan


Role and purpose of VM job plan, steps of VM job plan, general phase, project selection
phase, information phase, functional phase, judicial phase, evaluation phase,
recommendation phase and implementation phase.

3. Functional Analysis
Functions, relationship, function analysis systems technique (FAST), application in value
management, improvement in systems;

4. Life Cycle Costing


Life cycle cost elements; LCC logic, application to facilities, analysis of the total cost of
ownership, escalation & its impact, cost analysis concepts, cost matrix in LCC analysis

5. Costing & Costing Modeling


Cost estimation system; use of cost models; establishing cost targets; objectives of
costing; cost target team and organization; classification of costs based on complexity;
datum creation; matrix and functional cost model; quality cost model, equipment cost
model, billing cost model.

6. Methods of Valuation
Rental method: essential ingredients, forms of rent, year purchase, capitalized value,
shares and debentures, bonds of gilt-edged securities, life of structures, case studies in
rental method of evaluation. land & building method: cost of construction, estimate on
area basis, estimate on cubic basis, estimate by cost index, residual or demolition value
of old building and case studies, profit method of valuation with case studies.

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REFERENCES:
1. Dell’isola, J. Alphonse (1988) Value Engineering in the Construction Industry, 3rd Edition.
Smith, Hinchman & Grylls.
2. James J. O’ Brien (1976) Value analysis in design and construction, 1 st Edition McGraw
Hill Book Company.
3. Namavati, H R (1998) Theory and Practice of Valuation, Lakhani Book Depot.
4. Koskela, L (1999) Management of Production in Construction: A Theoretical View. Proc.
7th Annual Conference of the International Group for Lean Construction (IGLC 7),
Berkeley.
5. Howell, G A (1999) What is Lean Construction – 1999, Proc. 7th Annual Conference of
the International Group for Lean Construction (IGLC 7), Berkeley, CA, 1-10.
6. Anil Kumar, M (2003) Value Engineering: Concept, Technique and Application, SAGE
Publishers.

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M. TECH. (CTM) L T P C
CE726 LOW COST CONSTRUCTION 3 0 0 3

Course Outcomes: At the end of the course, students will be able to


CO-1 Identify the cost effective material use in construction.
CO-2 Use technique and equipment for low cost construction
CO-3 Generate substantial cost savings construction.

Mapping of the Course Outcomes with Program Outcomes:


CO\PO PO1 PO2 PO3 PO4 PO5 PO6 PO7 PO8 PO9 PO10 PO11
CO1 2 2 3 1 3 3 1 - 1 2 1
CO2 3 2 3 1 3 3 1 - 1 2 1
CO3 2 2 3 1 3 3 1 - 1 2 1
Note: 1: Slightly 2: Moderately 3: Substantially

1. Concepts of low cost materials


Soil, Fly ash, Ferro cement, Lime, Fibers, Stone Dust, Boulders and oversize metal,
Bitumen etc.

2. Low cost building material products


Walls; Stabilized and sun dried, soil blocks & bricks, Hollow concrete blocks, stone
masonry blocks, Ferro cement partitions. Roofs ; Precast R.C. Plank & Joists roof, Precast
channel roof, Precast L-panel roof, Precast Funicular shells, Ferro cement shells, Filler
Slab, Seasal Fiber roof, Improved country tiles, Thatch roof.

3. Low cost construction Techniques and Equipment


Techniques; Rat trap bond construction, Precast R.C. and Ferro cement technique, Mud
Technology. Equipments ; Brick molding machine, Stabilized soil block making machine
and plants for the manufacturing of concrete blocks, Low Cost Roads.

4. Low cost sanitation


Waste water disposal system, Low cost sanitation for rural and urban areas, Ferro
cement Drains

5. Cost analysis and comparison


Low cost materials, Low cost techniques

REFERENCES:
1. Lal, K (2011) Handbook of Low Cost Housing, 1st Edition. New Age International
Publisher
2. NBO, Handbook of Housing Statistics, Government of India.

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M. TECH. (CTM) L T P C
CE727 PRECAST AND PRESTRESS CONSTRUCTION 3 0 0 3

Course Outcomes: At the end of the course, students will be able to-
CO-1 Appreciate modular construction and industrialized construction.
CO-2 Design the precast and pre-stress elements.
CO-3 Apply the construction method using prefabricated elements.

Mapping of the Course Outcomes with Program Outcomes:


CO\PO PO1 PO2 PO3 PO4 PO5 PO6 PO7 PO8 PO9 PO10 PO11
CO1 2 2 3 2 2 2 1 1 2 1 1
CO2 3 2 3 3 2 2 1 1 2 1 1
CO3 2 2 3 2 2 2 1 1 2 1 1
Note: 1: Slightly 2: Moderately 3: Substantially

1. Prefabricated Construction
Prefabricated construction, necessity, Advantages, disadvantages, Mass produced steel,
reinforced concrete and masonry systems, industrialized buildings.

2. Modular Construction
Modular coordination, basic module, planning and design modules, Modular grid
systems, National Building Code Specification, Standardization, Dimensioning of
products, Preferred dimensions and sizes, tolerances and deviations layout and
processes.

3. Prefabricates
Classification, foundation, columns, beams, roof and floor panels, wall panels, clay units,
box prefabricates erection and assembly.

4. Design of prefabricated Elements


Lift points, beams, slabs, columns, wall panels, footings, design of joints to transfer axial
forces, moments and shear forces

5. Construction Techniques
Large panel construction, Lift slab system, Glover system, Jack block system, Constrain V-
Plate system, Bis on system, Silber-Kuhi System, Control of construction processes.
Equipments, horizontal and vertical transportation.

REFERENCES:
1. Hass, A M (1983) Precast Concrete Design and Applications, Applied Science Publishers.
2. Promyslolw, V (1980) Design and Erection of Reinforced Concrete Structure, MIR
Publishers, Moscow.
3. Structural Design Manual (1978) Precast Concrete Connection Details, Society for the
Studies in the use of Precast Concrete, Netherland Betor Verlag.

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M. TECH. (CTM) L T P C
CE729 INFRASTRUCTURE VALUATION 3 0 0 3

Course Outcomes: At the end of the course, students will be able to-
CO-1 Understand the importance of Infrastructure valuation in a business
organization.
CO-2 Apply special techniques in Infrastructure valuation.
CO-3 Apply analytical and decision-making skills in the valuation job.
CO-4 Understand structured phases of value engineering and build teams.

Mapping of the Course Outcomes with Program Outcomes:


CO\PO PO1 PO2 PO3 PO4 PO5 PO6 PO7 PO8 PO9 PO10 PO11
CO1 2 3 2 3 1 3 2 1 1 1 1
CO2 3 2 2 3 1 3 2 1 1 1 1
CO3 2 2 2 2 1 3 2 1 1 1 1
CO4 3 2 2 2 1 3 2 - 1 1 1
Note: 1: Slightly 2: Moderately 3: Substantially

1. Concepts
Introduction, History of value engineering, Value, Function, Cost, Worth, Case Study
Discussions.

2. General Techniques in Infrastructure Valuation


General Techniques -Brainstorming Technique, The Gordon Technique, Feasibility
Ranking, The Morphological Analysis Technique, ABC Analysis, Probabilistic Approach,
Make or Buy Technique, Case Study Discussions.

3. Special Techniques in Infrastructure Valuation


Special Techniques - Function – Cost – Worth Analysis, Function Analysis System
Technique - Technically oriented FAST and Customer-oriented FAST, Weighted
Evaluation Method - Equal Importance Method, Descending Order of Importance
Method, Numeric Analysis - Forced Distribution Technique, Quantitative Method,
Predetermined Minimum Method. Evaluation Matrix. Break-even Analysis. Life Cycle
Cost (LCC), Case Study Discussions.

4. Applications of Infrastructure Valuation


Team Dynamics - Team Structure and Team Building, Definition of the creative and
structured phases of value engineering, The workshop approach to achieving value,
Target setting, Time management, Case Study Discussions.

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REFERENCES:
1. Anil Kumar, M (2013) Value Engineering Concepts, Techniques and Applications,
Response Books.
2. Anil Kumar, M (2009) Value Engineering Mastermind from Concept to Value
Engineering Certification, Response Books.
3. Lawrence, D M (2009) Techniques of Value Analysis and Engineering, McGraw-Hill Book
Company.
4. Murthy, M R S (1988) Cost Analysis for Management Decisions, Tata McGraw-Hill
Publishing Company Ltd.

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M. TECH. (CTM) L T P C
CE730 DISASTER MANAGEMENT 3 0 0 3

Course Outcomes: At the end of the course, students will be able to-
CO1 Decide emergency, vulnerability and the importance of disaster management
to handle the situation.
CO2 Prepare damage assessment of natural and manmade disasters.
CO3 Work out financing relief expenditures and distribution program.
CO4 Prepare emergency management program.

Mapping of the Course Outcomes with Program Outcomes:


CO\PO PO1 PO2 PO3 PO4 PO5 PO6 PO7 PO8 PO9 PO10 PO11
CO1 3 3 3 1 2 3 1 - 1 2 2
CO2 2 2 3 1 2 3 2 - 1 1 2
CO3 2 2 3 1 2 3 2 - 1 1 2
CO4 2 2 2 1 2 3 2 2 1 2 2
Note: 1: Slightly 2: Moderately 3: Substantially

1. Introduction
Concepts of disaster; Types of disaster, natural and manmade: Cyclone, flood, land slide,
land subsidence, fire and earthquake. Atmospheric disaster, Issues and concern for
various causes of disasters.

2. Disaster Mitigation and Preparedness


Techniques of monitoring and design against the disasters, Mitigation through capacity
building, legislative responsibilities of disaster management; disaster mapping,
assessment, pre-disaster risk & vulnerability reduction, post disaster recovery &
rehabilitation; disaster related infrastructure development

3. Emergency Management Programme


Administrative setup and organization, information management, emergency facilities,
equipment necessary, public awareness creation, preparation and execution of
emergency management progremme, Role of Media in Disasters

4. Technology in Disaster Management


Electronic Warning Systems, Recent Trends in Disaster Information Provider, Geo
Informatics in Disaster Studies, Cyber Terrorism, Remote Sensing & GIS Technology,
Laser Scanning Applications in Disaster Management, Statistical Seismology

REFERENCES:
1. Ramakant Gaur (2008) Disaster Management, 1st Edition Saujanay Books, Delhi.
2. Gosh, G K (2015) Disaster Management, Saujanay Books, Delhi.
3. Satish Modh (2006) Citizen's Guide to Disaster Management: How to Save Your Own

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Life and Help, Macmillan India Ltd.
4. Coppola, D P (2015) Introduction to International Disaster Management, 3 rd Edition,
Butterworth-Heinemann.

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M. TECH. (CTM) L T P C
CE720 BUILDING INFORMATION MODELLING 3 0 0 3

Course Outcomes: At the end of the course, students will be able to-
CO1 Understand Building Information Modelling concepts and theories.
CO2 Use BIM Authoring tools.
CO3 Do the integration of BIM with construction project management.
CO4 Apply BIM in civil engineering.

Mapping of the Course Outcomes with Program Outcomes:


CO\PO PO1 PO2 PO3 PO4 PO5 PO6 PO7 PO8 PO9 PO10 PO11
CO1 3 2 3 2 3 3 2 1 1 - 1
CO2 2 2 3 2 3 3 1 1 1 - -
CO3 2 2 3 2 3 3 1 1 1 - -
CO4 1 2 3 2 3 3 1 1 1 - -
Note: 1: Slightly 2: Moderately 3: Substantially

1. Introduction of BIM
Introduction to BIM process and integrated project delivery, nD modelling, BIM software
systems and guidelines to choosing different BIM software systems

2. Basic Modelling
Introduction of modelling environment and tools, modelling approaches to producing
plans, 3D models, views and sections of buildings, creating an initial sample of 3D BIM
model using a BIM authoring software, Modelling of building including basic and vital
elements, production of plans, views and 3D models, annotations and preparations of
sheets for printing and publishing

3. Advance Concepts
Model customizations, elements and materials, creation of internal components,
external elements, massing and site modelling, Elements visibility, visualization and
walkthroughs, model/information exchange and merging of models

4. nD Modelling
Introduction to aspects of nD modelling, scheduling and quantity take-offs using BIM-
enabled systems and export to spreadsheets, Production of a 4D program in 4D BIM
software, cost estimation, producing cost estimates in a 5D BIM software

5. Interoperability in BIM
Basics about interoperability, Export formats and applications, exchange of information
through IFC, COBie, BIM 360 Glue, Mobile BIM

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6. Advances in BIM
Clash detection, Overview of clash detection tools, use of software to detect/resolve
clashes in a BIM model, project collaboration using cloud/mobile BIM systems and
common data environments

REFERENCES
1. Eastman, C M, Chuck Eastman, Paul Teicholz, and Rafael Sacks (2011) BIM Handbook: A
Guide to Building Information Modeling for Owners, Managers, Designers, Engineers
and Contractors, John Wiley & Sons.
2. Hardin, Brad and Dave McCool (2015) BIM and Construction Management: Proven Tools,
Methods, and Workflows, John Wiley & Sons.
3. Kymmell, Willem (2007) Building Information Modeling: Planning and Managing
Construction Projects with 4D CAD and Simulations (McGraw-Hill Construction Series):
Planning and Managing Construction Projects with 4D CAD and Simulations, McGraw
Hill Professional.

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M. TECH. (CTM) L T P C
CE731 RESILIENT AND SUSTAINABLE INFRASTRUCTURE SYSTEMS 3 0 0 3

Course Outcomes: At the end of the course, students will be able to


CO1 Understand Infrastructure Management basics
CO2 Evaluate Infrastructure Performance Management Strategies.
CO3 Formulate Infrastructure Resiliency Management Strategies.
CO4 Design Infrastructure Sustainability Management Strategies.

Mapping of the Course Outcomes with Program Outcomes:


CO\PO PO1 PO2 PO3 PO4 PO5 PO6 PO7 PO8 PO9 PO10 PO11
CO1 3 3 2 2 1 2 1 - 1 2 1
CO2 3 3 2 2 1 3 1 - 1 2 1
CO3 3 2 2 1 1 3 2 - 1 1 1
CO4 3 2 3 3 1 3 2 - 2 1 1
Note: 1: Slightly 2: Moderately 3: Substantially

1. Introduction of Infrastructure Asset Management


Infrastructure Asset Management Definitions, Framework and Primers, Infrastructure
Asset Management Steps Process and Techniques, Infrastructure Asset Management
Hierarch, Inventory, and Register

2. Advanced Infrastructure Asset Management


Advanced Infrastructure Management: Likelihood of Failure, Advanced Infrastructure
Management: Likelihood of Failure, Advanced Infrastructure Management: Risk Analysis
and Management

3. Performance of Infrastructure Asset Management


Infrastructure Performance Management Definition, Framework and Primers,
Infrastructure Performance Metrics, Indices, Tools and Techniques, Infrastructure
Performance Management and Real World Application

4. Infrastructure Asset Management - Sustainability


Infrastructure Sustainability Management Definition, Framework and Primers,
Infrastructure Sustainability Metrics, Indices, Tools and Techniques, Infrastructure
Sustainability Management and Real World Application

5. Infrastructure Asset Management - Resiliency


Infrastructure Resiliency Management Definition, Framework and Primers,
Infrastructure Resiliency Metrics, Indices, Tools and Techniques, Infrastructure
Resiliency Management and Real World Application

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REFERENCES
1. Gopalakrishnan, Kasthurirangan and Srinivas Peeta (2010) Sustainable and Resilient
Critical Infrastructure Systems: Simulation, Modeling, and Intelligent Engineering,
Springer.
2. Pollalis, Spiro N (2016) Planning Sustainable Cities: An Infrastructure-Based Approach,
Routledge.
3. Novotny, Vladimir and Paul Brown (2007) Cities of the Future, IWA Publishing.
4. Elzen, Boelie, Frank W. Geels, and Kenneth Green (2004) System Innovation and the
Transition to Sustainability: Theory, Evidence and Policy, Edward Elgar Publishing.

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M. TECH. (CTM) L T P C
CE734 SMART INFRASTRUCTURE SYSTEM 3 0 0 4

Course Outcomes: At the end of the course, students will be able to understand
CO1 To learn fundamentals of modern cities.
CO2 To know about smart infrastructures.
CO3 To learn fundamentals of telecommunication systems.
CO4 To understand the smart transport and ecology.

Mapping of the Course Outcomes with Program Outcomes:


CO\PO PO1 PO2 PO3 PO4 PO5 PO6 PO7 PO8 PO9 PO10 PO11
CO1 2 3 3 3 1 3 1 1 2 1 1
CO2 2 3 3 2 2 3 1 - 2 1 1
CO3 3 3 3 2 2 3 1 - 2 1 1
CO4 3 1 2 2 3 1 1 - 2 1 1
Note: 1: Slightly 2: Moderately 3: Substantially

1. Modern Cities-Characteristics
Three layers concept of modern cities (Urban infrastructure, facility & service layers),
Understanding the need to reduce carbon emissions and developing sustainable smart
solutions. Four facets of smart solutions - Physical, Institutional, Social & Economic
Infrastructure; Framework of public information system in smart cities.

2. Smart Security Infrastructure


City surveillance systems, Intelligent Traffic Management Systems, Emergency Response
systems & smart solutions to handle crisis management.

3. Smart Tele communications Infrastructure


Wired & wireless network systems, Role of satellite communication, Wi-Fi and RF
systems in smart communication, Optical Fiber Cable and DWDM (Dense Wave Division
Multiplexing), IPMPCS (Multi Protocol Cable Switching) solutions

4. Smart Transport Infrastructure


Smart transportation, Logistics, Real time Information systems, traffic information
management, smart solutions for water supply and waste water engineering; remote
sensing & GIS technology

5. Energy Solutions
Renewable energy, Smart grid systems, Reducing carbon emissions without
compromising on convenience of users, Community Energy Management systems,
Energy on wheels, H2H & V2H (Home to Home & Vehicle to Home) Energy solutions,

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smart meters, case studies-Japan and Europe countries

REFERENCES:
1. Various papers edited by T.Chou in his book on Remote sensing and smart city WTS
press
2. Concept oriented research and development in Information Technology Edited by Kinji
Mori WILEY Publ.

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M. TECH. (CTM) L T P C
ME650 OPTIMAZATION TECHNIQUES 3 0 0 3

Course Outcomes: At the end of the course, students will be able to-
CO1 Know various optimization techniques
CO2 Apply optimization techniques in construction management
CO3 Validate output obtained by using optimization techniques in research

Mapping of the Course Outcomes with Program Outcomes:


CO\PO PO1 PO2 PO3 PO4 PO5 PO6 PO7 PO8 PO9 PO10 PO11
CO1 3 3 2 2 3 3 2 - 1 2 2
CO2 3 3 3 2 3 3 2 - 1 2 2
CO3 3 2 3 2 2 3 2 1 1 2 2
Note: 1: Slightly 2: Moderately 3: Substantially

1. Introduction of Optimization Methods


Single and Multivariable optimization methods, constrained optimization methods, Kuhn
–Tucker conditions, Necessary & sufficiency theorems.

2. Linear programming
Linear programming- Traveling salesman problem and Transshipment problems –Post
optimization analysis.

3. Integer programming
Integer programming- All integer, mixed integer and zero - one programming.

4. Geometric and Dynamic programming


Geometric programming- concept -degree of difficulty - solution of unconstrained &
Constrained non- linear problems by geometric programming, Dynamic programming

REFERENCES:
1. Deb, K (1995) Optimization for Engineering Design, Prentice Hall of India.
2. Roa, S S (1985) Optimization Theory and Application, Wiley Easter.
3. Reklaitis G V, Ravindram A, Ragsdell K M (1983) Engineering Optimization Methods &
Application, Wiley.

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M. TECH. (CTM) L T P C
CE736 MAINTANACE & REHABILITATION 3 0 0 3

Course Outcomes: At the end of the course, students will be able to understand
CO1 To assess the health condition of structures.
CO2 To inspect and evaluate damaged structures.
CO3 To learn fundamentals of serviceability and durability of structure.
CO4 To understand the techniques for repairing of structures.

Mapping of the Course Outcomes with Program Outcomes:


CO\PO PO1 PO2 PO3 PO4 PO5 PO6 PO7 PO8 PO9 PO10 PO11
CO1 2 2 2 2 1 3 2 1 2 3 1
CO2 2 1 2 2 1 3 2 - 2 3 1
CO3 3 3 3 2 1 3 2 - 2 1 1
CO4 2 2 3 3 3 3 2 - 2 1 1
Note: 1: Slightly 2: Moderately 3: Substantially

1. General
Performance of construction materials and components in services Causes of
deterioration, Preventive measurements and maintenance.

2. Influence on Serviceability and Durability


Effects due to climate, temperature, chemicals, wear and erosion, Design and
construction errors, corrosion mechanism, Effects of cover thickness and cracking,
methods of corrosion protection, corrosion inhibitors, corrosion resistant steels,
coatings, and catholic protection, Principles of assessment of weathering and durability,
Characteristics of materials. Diagnosis of construction failures, dealing with cracks.

3. Maintenance and Repair Strategies


Facets of Maintenance importance of Maintenance, Preventive measures on various
aspects Inspection, Assessment procedure for evaluating a damaged structure causes of
deterioration - testing techniques.

4. Materials for Repair


Special concretes and mortar, concrete chemicals, special elements for accelerated
strength gain, Expansive cement, polymer concrete, sulphur infiltrated concrete, Ferro
cement, Fiber reinforced concrete.

5. Techniques for Repair and Demolition


Rust eliminators and polymers coating for rebars during repair foamed concrete,
painting, water proofing, mortar and dry pack, vacuum concrete, Gunite and Shot crete
Epoxy injection, Mortar repair for cracks, shoring and underpinning and special
techniques and demolition techniques.

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REFERENCES:
1. Denison Campbell, Allen and Harold Roper (1991) Concrete Structures: Materials,
Maintenance and Repair, Longman Publication Group.
2. Allen R T, Edwards, S C and Shaw, J D N (2013) Repair of Concrete Structures, 2 nd
Edition, Springer.
3. Raikar, R N (1987) Learning from failures - Deficiencies in Design, Construction and
Service - R & D Centre (SDCPL), Raikar Bhavan, Bombay.
4. Gupta, B L (2009) Maintenance and Repair of Civil Structures, Standard Publication,
Delhi.
5. Gibson, E J (Ed.) (1979) Developments in building maintenance (Vol. 1), Applied
Science Publishers.
6. Campbell-Allen, D, & Roper, H (1991) Concrete structures: materials, maintenance
and repair, J H Libraries.

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M. TECH. (CTM) L T P C
CE735 BUILDING SERVICES AND MANAGEMENT 3 0 0 3

Course Outcomes: At the end of the course, students will be able to understand
CO1 To assess the health condition of structures.
CO2 To inspect and evaluate damaged structures.
CO3 To learn fundamentals of serviceability and durability of structure.
CO4 To understand the techniques for repairing of structures.

Mapping of the Course Outcomes with Program Outcomes:


CO\PO PO1 PO2 PO3 PO4 PO5 PO6 PO7 PO8 PO9 PO10 PO11
CO1 2 3 3 2 1 2 1 1 2 2 3
CO2 2 3 3 2 1 2 2 1 2 2 2
CO3 2 3 2 2 1 2 1 1 2 3 3
CO4 3 3 3 2 2 3 2 1 2 3 3
Note: 1: Slightly 2: Moderately 3: Substantially

1. Fire protection System


Fire Protection: Process of combustion in fire, Effect of fire load & ventilation condition
on enclosure fire, growth and decay of fire in enclosure, Concepts of fire resistant and
severity, Effect of fire on materials. Design of elements for given fire resistance,
structural fire protection, Site Planning, Internal planning for Escape and refuges, Fire
detection & suppression systems, Smoke venting

2. Vertical Transportation and HVAC


Lifts & Vertical Transportation: arrangement of lifts and Design for optimum service
condition, HVAC System: Design Consideration. Basic psychrometry, Air conditioning
process & system. Methods of Air Conditioning, Problems.

3. Electrical System
Element of Electrical Services in building, Illumination & intelligent building

4. Maintenance and Repair Strategies


Element of Electrical Services in building, Illumination & intelligent building, Definition,
Role of building maintenance in construction process Maintenance generators,
Expression of Standards, selection of level of maintenance and fixing standards,
Maintenance cycle, maintenance profile, repair & replacement models, statistical
methods, decision models, optimal renewal cycle, budgeting etc.

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Seat Matrix to be submitted to CCMT 2020
Institute Institute Department Program Group Eligible UG degree Eligible GATE
Code Name (G1, subject against each
G2, of the Eligible UG
G3) degree
Sardar Department of Construction Technology G1 B.E./B.Tech./AMIE in Civil Civil Engineering –
Vallabhbhai Civil and Management-(CTM) Engineering (T118) (CE)
Bachelor of Architecture-(A401)
National Institute Engineering- Bachelor of Planning-(A402) Architecture and
of Technology, (CE) B.E./B.Tech. in Architectural Planning -(AR)
Surat Engineering-(T106)
B.E./B.Tech. in Architecture-
(T107)
B.E./B.Tech. in Building and
Construction Technology-(T114)
B.E./B.Tech. in Civil
Environmental Engineering-
(T119)
B.E./B.Tech. in Construction
Engineering-(T125)
B.E./B.Tech. in Construction
Technology-(T126)
B.E./B.Tech. in Environmental
Engineering-(T142)
B.E./B.Tech. in Structural
Engineering-(T180)
B.E./B.Tech. in Town planning-
(T183)
B.E./B.Tech. in Transportation
Engineering-(T184)
B.E./B.Tech. in Architecture and
Regional Planning-(T193)
B.E./B.Tech. in Civil Engineering
and Planning-(T208)
B.E./B.Tech. in Civil
Technology-(T209)
B.E./B.Tech. in Computer Aided
Design of Structures -(T212)
B.E./B.Tech. in Construction and
Project Management -(T220)
B.E./B.Tech. in Construction
1
Engineering and Management-
(T221)
B.E./B.Tech. in Construction
Technology and Management -
(T222)
B.E./B.Tech. in Town and
Country Planning-(T322)
B.E./B.Tech. in Civil and
Transportation Engineering-
(T324)
B.E./B.Tech. in Architecture and
Interior Decoration-(T332)
B.E./B.Tech. in Civil and
Transportation Technology-
(T336)
B.E./B.Tech. in Civil Engineering
(Public Health Engineering)-
(T337)
B.E./B.Tech. in Facilities and
Services Planning-(T345)
B.E./B.Tech. in Project
Management-(T380)

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