DEPARTMENT OF CIVIL ENGINEERING

COURSE STRUCTURE
(1ST – 4TH SEMESTER)

FOR

M. TECH PROGRAMME
SPECIALISATION

IN

STRUCTURAL ENGINEERING
(EFFECTIVE FROM July 2019)

VEER SURENDRA SAI UNIVERSITY OF

TECHNOLOGY
(FORMLY, UNIVERSITYCOLLEGE OF ENGINEERING)

BURLA – 768 018, SAMBALPUR, ODISHA

Vision
To emerge as an internationally acclaimed Civil Engineering Department for imparting
futuristic technical education and creation of vibrant research enterprise to create quality civil
engineers and researchers, truly world class leaders and unleash technological innovations to
serve the global society and improve the quality of life.

Mission
The Department of Civil Engineering, VSSUT Burla strives to create values and ethics in its
products by inculcating depth and intensity in its education standards and need based research
through
 Participative learning in a cross-cultural environment that promotes the learning
beyond the class room.
 Collaborative partnership with industries and academia within and outside the country
in learning and research.
 Encouraging innovative research and consultancy through the active participation and
involvement of all faculty members.
 Facilitating technology transfer, innovation and economic development to flow as
natural results of research whereever appropriate.
 Expanding curricula to cater broader perspectives.
 Creation of service opportunities for upliftment of the society at large.

PO

 An ability to independently carry out research /investigation and development work to solve practical
problems

 An ability to write and present a substantial technical report/document

 Students should be able to demonstrate a degree of mastery over the area as per the specialization of
the program. The mastery should be at a level higher than the requirements in the appropriate bachelor
program

 Ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science and engineering to solve complex problems in
civil engineering

 Ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex civil engineering problems using first principle of
mathematics, basic science & engineering

 Ability to design and conduct complex civil engineering experiments as well as to analyze and interpret
the experimental data

PEO

 To lead a successful career in industries, pursue higher studies and entrepreneurial

endeavors.
  To offer techno-commercially feasible and socially acceptable solutions to real life
engineering problems.

 To demonstrate effective communication skill, professional attitude and a desire to

learn.

PSO
 Plan, analyse, design, prepare and execute all kinds ofStructural Engineering projects
 Apply latest construction techniques for successful completion of time bound
Structural Engineering projects with optimised cost
 VSS UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY BURLA ODISHA

Model Course Structure

for
PG Programmes to be introduced from July 2019
(Structural Engineering)
Semester I

Core/ Subject
Sl. No. Subject Name L T P Credits
Elective Code
1 Core-1 MCESE101 Advanced Structural Analysis 3 0 0 3
2 Core-2 MCESE102 Advanced Solid Mechanics 3 0 0 3
3 PE-1 3 0 0 3
4 PE-2 3 0 0 3
5 Common Research Methodology & IPR 3 0 0 3
6 Lab-1 MCESE103 Computational Lab 0 0 3 2
7 Lab-2 MCESE104 Advanced concrete Lab 0 0 3 2
8 Audit -1
Total Credits 19

Semester II

Subject
Sl. No. Core/ Elective Subject Name L T P Credits
Code
1 Core-3 MCESE201 Finite Element Method 3 0 0 3
2 Core-4 MCESE202 Structural Dynamics 3 0 0 3
3 PE-3 3 0 0 3
4 PE-4 3 0 0 3
5 Common Mini Project 0 0 3 2
6 Lab-3 MCESE203 Structural Dynamics Lab 0 0 3 2
Structural Engineering and
7 Lab-4 MCESE204 0 0 3 2
Design Lab
8 Audit -2
Total Credits 18

Semester III

Sl. Core/ Subject

Subject Name L T P Credits
No. Elective Code
1 PE-5 3 0 0 3
2 OE-1 3 0 0 3
3 Project Dissertation (Phase-I) 0 0 20 10
Total Credits 16
Semester IV

Core/ Subject
Sl. No. Subject Name L T P Credits
Elective Code
1 Project Dissertation (Phase-II) 0 0 32 16
Total Credits 16

GRAND TOTAL CREDITS: 19+18+16+16= 69

Sl. No. Course Code Programme Elective I
1 MSEPE101 Theory of Thin Plates and Shells
2 MSEPE102 Civil Engineering Material
3 MSEPE103 Theory of Structural Stability
4 MSEPE104 Reliability Analysis of Structures
5 MSEPE105 Construction Management

Sl. No. Course Code Programme Elective II

1 MSEPE106 Numerical Methods in Engineering
2 MSEPE107 Structural Health Monitoring
3 MSEPE108 Structural Optimization
4 MSEPE109 Advanced Concrete Technology
5 MSEPE110 Construction Methods and Equipments

Sl. No. Course Code Programme Elective III

1 MSEPE201 Advanced Design of Steel Structures
2 MSEPE202 Design of Formwork
3 MSEPE203 Design of High Rise Structures
4 MSEPE204 Design of Masonry Structures
5 MSEPE205 Bridge Engineering

Sl. No. Course Code Programme Elective IV

1 MSEPE206 Advanced Reinforced Concrete Design
2 MSEPE207 Advanced Design of Foundations
3 MSEPE208 Soil Structure Interaction
4 MSEPE209 Design of Industrial Structure
5 MSEPE210 Earthquake Analysis and Design
6 MSEPE211 Repair, Rehabilitation and Retrofitting of Structures

Sl. No. Course Code Programme Elective V

1 MSEPE301 Prestressed Concrete
2 MSEPE302 Analysis of Laminated Composite Plates
3 MSEPE303 Fracture Mechanics of Concrete Structures
4 MSEPE304 Design of Plates and Shells
5 MSEPE305 Structural Design of Water and Sewerage System
6 MSEPE306 Passive vibration and Control of Structures

Sl. No. Course Code Open Elective V

1 MSEOE301 Business Analytics
2 MSEOE302 Industrial Safety
3 MSEOE303 Operations Research
4 MSEOE304 Cost Management of Engineering Projects
5 MSEOE305 Mechanics of Composite Materials
6 MSEOE306 Waste to Energy
7 MSEOE307 Optimization Technique
Audit course 1 & 2
Sl.No. Course Code Subject Name
1. BCAC1001 English for Research Paper Writing

2. BCAC1002 Disaster Management

3. BCAC1003 Sanskrit for Technical Knowledge

4. BCAC1004 Value Education

5. BCAC2001 Constitution of India

6. BCAC2002 Pedagogy Studies

7. BCAC2003 Stress Management by Yoga

8. BCAC2004 Personality Development through Life Enlightenment Skills.

 FIRST SEMESTER

Programme:M.Tech. Structural Engineering Semester: 1st

Professional Core Course
Subject Name: Advanced Structural Analysis (3-0-0) CR-03
Course Content
Module-I
Fundamental concepts: Static and Kinematic indeterminacy, Concepts of stiffness and
flexibility, Energy concepts, Principle of minimum potential energy and minimum
complementary energy, Development of element flexibility and element stiffness matrices for
truss, beam and grid elements, Incorporation of support settlement, temperature change and
lack of fit conditions in analysis
Module-II
Analysis using Flexibility method: Force transformation matrix using Flexibility method,
Development of global flexibility matrix for continuous beams, plane trusses and rigid plane
frames (having not more than six co-ordinates – 6x6 flexibility matrix) Analysis of
continuous beams, plane trusses and rigid plane frames by flexibility method (having not
more than 3 coordinates – 3x3 flexibility matrix.
Module-III
Analysis using Stiffness Method: Displacement transformation matrix using Stiffness
Method, Development of global stiffness matrix for continuous beams, plane trusses and rigid
plane frames (having not more than six co-ordinates – 6x6 stiffness matrix) Analysis of
continuous beams, plane trusses and rigid plane frames by stiffness method (having not more
than 3 coordinates – 3x3 stiffness matrix).
Module-IV
Computer implementation of stiffness method: Basic concept, Solution techniques:
Solution techniques including numerical problems for simultaneous equations, Gauss
elimination and Cholesky method. Bandwidth considerations, Introduction to static
condensation and sub-structuring
Module-V
Plastic Analysis of Structures: Plastic moment of resistance, Plastic Modulus, Shape factor,
Load factor, Plastic Hinge and mechanism, Analysis of indeterminate beams and frames
mechanism method, upper and lower bound theorems
Text Book:
1. Pandit .G.S., Gupta .S.P, “Structural Analysis, A Matrix Approach”, 2nd Edition, Tata
McGraw-Hill Education, 2010.
2. Bhavikatti, "Matrix Methods of Structural Analysis", IK International Pvt Ltd
Reference Books:
1.Sterling Kinney .J, “Indeterminate Structural Analysis”, Narosa PublishingHouse.1987.
2.Jr. William Weaver and James .M.Gere, “Matrix Analysis of Framed Structures”, CBS
Publishers and Distributors, Delhi, 1995.
3.Rajasekaran .S and Sankarasubramanian .G., Computational “Structural Mechanics”,
Prentice Hall of India, 2006.
4.H.C.Martin," Introduction to Matrix Methods of Structural Analysis. McGraw-Hill
5.M.B.Kanchi, "Matrix Methods of Structural Analysis", New Age International Publishers,
New Delhi
Course Outcomes:
1.Revise fundamental concepts of matrix methods of structural analysis
2.Analyze structures using flexibility matrix methods
3. Applystiffness matrix methodsto analyze structures
4. Solve structural analysis problems using computer
5. Use plastic theory and its application in analysis of indeterminate structures
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Programme:M.Tech. Structural Engineering Semester: 1st

Professional Core Course
Subject Name: Advanced Solid Mechanics (3-0-0) CR-03
Course Content
Module-I
Plane stress and plane strain problems.General stress and strain equations (Equilibrium and
compatibility equations).Two dimensional problems in rectangular coordinates. Stress and
strain components, differential equation, equilibrium equations and compatibility equations in
polar coordinate.
Module-II
Stress distribution for axisymmetric problems. Pure bending of curved bars, thick walled
cylinder. Concentrated force at a point of straight boundary. Force acting on the end of a
wedge. Concentrated force acting on a beam. Effect of circular holes on stress distributions in
plates.
Module-III
Stress and strain in three dimensions: Principles stresses, maximum shearing stress, principal
axes of strain. Stretching of prismatic bar by its own axis. Elementary problems of elasticity
in three dimensions
Module-IV
Torsion of non-circular prismatic bars, Saint Venant‟s theory, Various analogies, Torsion of
hollow and thin section, Application of energy methods
Module-V
Introduction to the theory of plasticity, the yield criteria of metals, stress space representation
of yield criteria, stress-strain relations plastic potential, flow rules and maximum work
hypothesis. Two dimensional plastic flow problems. Incompressible two dimensional flow,
stresses in plastic materials in condition of plane strain, equation of equilibrium the simplest
slip-line fields.
Text Book:
1. S P Timoshenko and J N Goodier, Theory of Elasticity, Mc Graw Hill
2. Hoffman and Sachs, Theory of plasticity
Reference Books:
1. N.Filonenko-Borodich, Theory of Elasticity, Mir Publishers,Moscow,1965
2. W. Johnson and P B Meller, Plasticity of Mechanical Engineers
3. C.R. Calladine, 'Plasticity for Engineers', Ellis Herwood, Chichester, U.K., 1985
Course Outcomes:
1.Apply the basic knowledge of elasticity and application of the concepts of stresses and
strain.
2.Identify, formulate and solve engineering problems withrespect to stress and strain as
applied to 2D elements in Cartesian and polar coordinates.
3.Solve engineering problems with respect to stress and strain as applied to 3D elements in
Cartesian and polar coordinates.
4. Discus engineering problems asapplied to Torsion of Prismatic bars.
5. Enumerate engineering problems with respect to Plasticity and how exactly applied to the
structural systems.
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Programme:M.Tech. Structural Engineering Semester: 1st

Lab
Subject Name: Computational Lab (0-0-3) CR-02
Course Content
1. MATLAB Basics: Data Representation in MATLAB, Generating Retrieving the data, Logical
expressions and Looping, S MATLAB Script files, MATLAB functions and MATLAB Graphics.
2. Basics of Finite element Programming: Steps, Writing of functions for estimation of Stiffness
matrix for truss, beam, frame and space truss structures
3. MATLAB Codes for static analysis of linear bar element, 2D and 3D Truss and Plane frame
structures.
4. STAAD Pro Basics: Modeling, specifying Element properties, Boundary Conditions and
Loadings, Post processing.
5. Analysis of a two-storey residential building using STAAD Pro.
Course Outcomes:
1. Revise basics of MATLAB programming language
2. Develop program customized functions for FEM
3. Write FEM programs for various structures
4. Practice basics of STAAD Pro
5. Design a structure using STAAD Pro.
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Programme:M.Tech. Structural Engineering Semester: 1st

Lab
Subject Name: Advanced Concrete Lab (0-0-3) CR-02
Course Content
1.Mix design of different grades of concrete
2.Non-Destructive testing of existing concrete members.
3.Behaviour of Beams under flexure, Shear and Torsion.
4.Durability properties of concrete
5.Micro structural properties of concrete
Reference Books:
1.Properties of Concrete, Neville A. M., 5th Edition, Prentice Hall, 2012.
2.Concrete Technology, Shetty M. S., S. Chand and Co., 2006.
Course Outcomes:
1.Design high grade concrete and study the parameters affecting its performance
2.Apply Non Destructive Tests on existing concrete structures
3.Use engineering principles to understand behaviour of structural/ elements.
4.Experiment effect of different environmental impact on concrete
5. Discuss the micro structure of concrete

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Programme:M.Tech. Structural Engineering Semester: 1st

Professional Elective Course (I)
Subject Name: Theory Of Thin Plates and Shells (3-0-0) CR-03
Course Content
Module-I
Introduction: Space Curves, Surfaces, Shell Co-ordinates, Strain Displacement Relations,
Assumptions in Shell Theory, Displacement Field Approximations, Stress Resultants,
Equation of Equilibrium using Principle of Virtual Work, Boundary Conditions
Module-II
Static Analysis of Plates: Governing Equation for a Rectangular Plate, NavierSolution for
Simply- Supported Rectangular Plate under Various Loadings, Levy solution for Rectangular
Plate with other Boundary Conditions.
Module-III
Circular Plates: Analysis under Axi- Symmetric Loading, Governing Differential Equation
in Polar Co-ordinates. Approximate Methods of Analysis- Rayleigh-Ritz approach for Simple
Cases in Rectangular Plates.
Module-IV
Static Analysis of Shells: Membrane Theory of Shells - Cylindrical, Conical and Spherical
Shells
Module-V
Shells of Revolution: with Bending Resistance - Cylindrical and Conical Shells,
Application to Pipes and Pressure Vessels.Thermal Stresses in Plate/ Shell.
Text Book:
1..Theory of Plates and Shells, Timoshenko S. and KriegerW., McGraw Hill.
2..Stresses in Plates and Shells, UguralAnsel C., McGraw Hill.
Reference Books:
1..Thin Elastic Shells, KrausH., John Wiley and Sons.
2..Theory of Plates, ChandrashekharaK., Universities Press.
3..Design and Construction of Concrete Shells, Ramaswamy G.S.
Course Outcomes:
1. Discuss methods for the solution of thin plates and shells.
2. Use analytical methods for the solution of shells.
3. Apply the numerical techniques and tools for the complex problems in thin plates.
4. Evaluate numerical techniques and tools for the complex problems in shells.
5. Solvecomplex problems in shells using the numerical techniques

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Programme:M.Tech. Semester: 1st

Professional Elective Course
Subject Name: Civil Engineering Material (4-0-0) CR-03
Course Content
Module-I
Cement: Portland cement, chemical composition, hydration of cement, structure of hydrated cement,
mechanical strength of cement gel, water held in hydrated cement paste and heat of hydration, cements
of different types.
Module-II
Concrete:Factors affecting the strength of concrete, shrinkage and creep of concrete; durability of
concrete, permeability of concrete, chemical attack of concrete, air-entrained concrete and thermal
properties of concrete, mechanical test of hardened concrete, light weight and high density concrete.
Module-III
Mix design, statistical quality control
Module-IV
Cement Composites:Types of Cement Composites, Terminology, Constituent Materials and their
Properties, Fibre Reinforced Concrete – Ferro cement, SIFCON, Polymer Concretes, Preparation of
Reinforcement, Casting and Curing.
Module-V
Mechanical Properties of Cement Composites: Behaviour of Ferro cement, Fiber Reinforced Concrete
in Tension, Compression, Flexure, Shear. Durability and Corrosion. Application of Cement
Composites:FRC and Ferro cement
Text Book:
1. A.M. Neville, J.J. Brooks, Concrete Technology, Low Priced Edition, Pearson Education,
2004.
2. Ferro cement – Theory and Applications, Pama R. P., IFIC, 1980.
Reference Books:
1. New Concrete Materials, Swamy R.N., 1stEd., Blackie, Academic and Professional, Chapman
& Hall, 1983.
Course Outcomes:
1. Enumerate various types of cement and its use in different environment.
2. Evaluate the strength and behaviour of concrete and effect of environmental agencies on the
concrete
3. Create different types of concrete for specific jobs.
4. Discussbehaviour of composite materials – Ferro cement, SIFCON and Fibre Reinforced
Concrete.
5. List application of cement composites.

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Programme:M.Tech. Structural Engineering Semester: 1st

Professional Elective Course (I)
Subject Name: Theory of Structural Stability (3-0-0) CR-03
Course Content
Module-I
Criteria for Design of Structures: Stability, Strength, and Stiffness, Classical Concept of
Stability of Discrete and Continuous Systems, Linear and nonlinear behaviour
Module-II
Stability of Columns: Axial and Flexural Buckling, Lateral Bracing of Columns, Combined
Axial, Flexural and Torsion Buckling.
Module-III
Stability of Frames: Member Buckling versus Global Buckling, Slenderness Ratio of Frame
Members.
Module-IV
Stability of Beams: lateral torsion buckling. Stability of Plates:axial flexural buckling, shear
flexural buckling, buckling under combined loads.
Module-V
Introduction to Inelastic Buckling and Dynamic Stability.
Text Book:
1..Theory of elastic stability, Timoshenko and Gere, Tata Mc Graw Hill,1981
2..Principles of Structural Stability Theory, Alexander Chajes, Prentice Hall, New Jersey.
Reference Books:
1..Structural Stability of columns and plates, Iyengar, N. G. R., Eastern west press Pvt. Ltd.
2.Strength of Metal Structures,Bleich F. Bucking, Tata McGraw Hill, New York.
Course Outcomes:
1. Evaluate stability of columns
2. Analyze stability of beams and plates
3. Use stability criteria and concepts for analysing discrete and continuous systems.
4. Discuss the stability of frames
5. Examine the dynamic stability

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Programme:M.Tech. Structural Engineering Semester: 1st

Professional Elective Course (I)
Subject Name: Reliability Analysis of Structures (3-0-0) CR-03
Course Content
Module-I
Preliminary Data Analysis: Graphical representation-Histogram, frequency polygon, Measures of
central tendency- grouped and ungrouped data, measures of dispersion, measures of asymmetry.
Curve fitting and Correlation: Fitting a straight line, curve of the form y = abx, and parabola,
Coefficient of correlation.
Module-II
Probability Concepts: Random events-Sample space and events, Venn diagram and event space,
Measures of probability-interpretation, probability axioms, addition rule, multiplication rule,
conditional probability, probability tree diagram, statistical independence, total probability theorem
and Baye‟s theorem
Module-III
Random variables: Probability mass function, probability density function, Mathematical
expectation, Chebyshev‟s theorem; Probability distributions: Discrete distributions- Binomial and
poison distributions, Continuous distributions- Normal, Log normal distributions.
Module-IV
Reliability Analysis: Measures of reliability-factor of safety, safety margin, reliability index,
performance function and limiting state. Reliability Methods-First Order Second Moment Method
(FOSM), Point Estimate Method (PEM), and Advanced First Order Second Moment Method
(Hasofer-Lind‟s method).
Module-V
System reliability:Influence of correlation coefficient, redundant and non-redundant systems series,
parallel and combined systems, Uncertainty in reliability assessments- Confidence limits, Bayesian
revision of reliability. Simulation Techniques: Monte Carlo simulation- Statistical experiments,
sample size and accuracy, Generation of random numbers random numbers with standard uniform
distribution, continuous random variables, discrete random variables.
Text Book:
1. Papoulis A.Probability, Random Variables and Stochastic Processes, McGraw-Hill, New York,
USA, 1991.
2. Ayyub B M, McCuen R H.Probability,Statistics and Reliability for Engineers and Scientists,
Chapman & Hall, Florida, USA, 2000.
Reference Books:
1..Ranganathan R.Structural Reliability Analysis & Design. Jaico Publishing House, Mumbai, India,
1999.
2.. Melchers R E.StructuralReliability:Analysis and Prediction, John Wiley, Chichester, 1999.
3. Ang A H S & Tang W H.Probability Concepts in Engineering Planning and Design, Vol II, John
Wiley, New York, 1984.
4. Madsen H O,Krenk S and Lind N C. Methods of Structural Safety,Prentice-Hall, Inc, Englewood
Cliffs, USA, 1986.
5. Choi S K, Grandhi R V and Canfield R A. Reliability Based Structural Design,SpringerVerlag,
London, UK, 2007.
6. Haldar A & Mahadevan S. Reliability Assessment Using Stochastic Finite Element Analysis, John-
Wiely& Sons Inc., New York, USA, 2000.
7. RackwitzR,Augusti G and BorriA. Reliability and Optimization of Structural Systems, Chapman &
Hall, London, UK, 1995.
8. Waarts P H.Structural Reliability Using Finite Element Methods, Delft Univ.Press, Netherland,
2000.
9. Bucher C. ComputationalAnalysis of Randomness in Structural Mechanics, CRC Press, London,
UK, 2009.
10. Breitung K W. Lecture Notes in Mathematics,Springer-Verlag,Berlin, Germany, 1994.
Course Outcomes:
1. Examine mathematical tools required for preliminary data analysis.
2. Discuss various probability concepts
3. List random variables
4. Assess mathematical tools required for reliability analysis.
5. Explain various aspects of system reliability

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Programme:M.Tech. Structural Engineering Semester: 1st

Professional Elective Course (I)
Subject Name: Construction Management (3-0-0) CR-03
Course Content
Module-I
Introduction: Foundations of Project Management, Project Life Cycle, the Project Environment,
Project Selection, Project Proposal, Project Scope, Work Breakdown Structure.
Module-II
Network Scheduling, Critical Path Method, Program Evaluation & Review Technique, Planning and
Scheduling of Activity Networks, Assumptions in PERT Modeling, Time-cost Trade-offs, Linear
Programming and Network Flow Formulations, PERT/COST Accounting
Module-III
Scheduling with limited resources, Resource Planning, Resource Allocation, Project Schedule
Compression, Project Scheduling Software,
Module-IV
Precedence Diagrams, Decision CPM, Generalized Activity Networks, GERT.
Module-V
Estimation of Project Costs, Earned Value Analysis, Monitoring Project Progress, Project Appraisal
and Selection, Recent Trends in Project Management.
Text Book:
1. R.L. Peurify, „Construction planning, Equipments and Methods‟, Tata Mc Grawhill
2. B. Sengupta & H Guha, „Construction management and planning‟, Tata Mc Grawhill
Reference Books:
1. M Verma, „Construction planning and management‟
2. L.S. Srinath, „PERT & CPM‟, East-West Press
3. S.S. Rao, „Optimization‟, Tata McGrawhill
Course Outcomes:
1. Identify different aspects of project management
2. Estimate the cost and time of a Project by using CPM & PERT Techniques
3. Discuss resources in a project
4. Describe material procurement method and control for a project
5. Select the suitable equipments and materials required for the execution of a project.
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Programme:M.Tech. Structural Engineering Semester: 1st

Professional Elective Course (II)
Subject Name: Numerical Methods in Engineering (3-0-0) CR-03
Course Content
Module-I
Introduction to digital computers and programming-an overview, Errors-polynomial
approximation ,interpolation: finite differences, Newton‟s formula for interpolation ,central
difference interpolation formulae, interpolation with unevenly spaced points, divided
difference and their properties, inverse interpolation and double interpolation
Module-II
Numerical differentiation: errors in numerical differentiation, differentiation formula with
function values.
Numerical integration: Trapezoidal rule, Simpson‟s 1/3rd & 3/8th rule, Romberg integration,
newton cote‟s integration formula, Euler-maclaurin formula, Gaussian integration, numerical
double integration
Module-III
Solution of linear system - Gaussian elimination and Gauss-Jordan methods, necessity for
pivoting, LU decomposition methods, Jacobi and Gauss-Seidel iterative methods sufficient
conditions for convergence, Power method to find the dominant Eigen value and eigenvector
Diagonal dominance, condition number, ill conditioned matrices, singularity and singular
value decomposition. Banded matrices, storage schemes for banded matrices, skyline solver.
Solution of nonlinear equation - Bisection method - Secant method - Regula falsi method -
Newton-Raphson method
Module-IV
Approximate solution technique, static condensation, Rayleigh-Ritz method, subspace
iteration, Application of finite difference method, solution of equilibrium equations in
dynamics, direct method, central difference method, Houbolts method, Wilson θ method,
Newmarks method
Module-V
Numerical Solution of Ordinary Differential Equations- Euler's method - Euler's modified
method Taylor's method and Runge-Kutta method for simultaneous equations and 2nd order
equations - Multistep methods - Milne's and Adams' methods
Partial differential equations: Finite difference solution two dimensional Laplace equation,
Finite difference explicit method for wave equation.
Text Book:
1.Numerical methods for Scientists and Engineers by M.K. Jain, S.R. Iyengar & R.K. Jain,
Wiley Eastern Ltd.
2.Numerical methods in engineering and science, Grewal, B.S., Khanna Publishers, Delhi.
Reference Books:
1.Introductory methods in Numerical Analysis by S.S. Sastry, Prentice Hall of India.
2.Theory and problems in Numerical Methods by T. Veeranjan and T. Ramachandran, Tata
McGrawHill Publishing Company, New Delhi-2004.
3.Numerical Methods for Mathematics Sciences and Engineering 2nd ed. By John H.
Mathews, Prentice Hall of India, New Delhi 2003.
Course Outcomes:
1. Discuss numerical interpolation and approximation of functions
2. Compare numerical integration and differentiation
3. Apply numerical solutions of nonlinear equations in a single variable
4. Develop approximate solution technique for a differential equation.
5. Use numerical solution of ordinary differential equations and Partial differential equations.

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Programme:M.Tech. Structural Engineering Semester: 1st

Professional Elective Course (II)
Subject Name: Structural Health Monitoring (3-0-0) CR-03
Course Content
Module-I
Structural Health: Factors affecting Health of Structures, Causes of Distress, Regular
Maintenance.Structural Health Monitoring:Concepts,Various Measures, Structural Safety in
Alteration.
Module-II
Structural Audit: Assessment of Health of Structure, Collapse and Investigation,
Investigation Management, SHM Procedures.
Module-III
Static Field Testing: Types of Static Tests, Simulation and Loading Methods, sensor
systems and hardware requirements, Static Response Measurement.
Module-IV
Dynamic Field Testing: Types of Dynamic Field Test, Stress History Data, Dynamic
Response Methods, Hardware for Remote Data Acquisition Systems, Remote Structural
Health Monitoring.
Module-V
Introduction to Repairs and Rehabilitations of Structures: Case Studies (Site Visits),
piezo–electric materials and other smart materials, electro–mechanical impedance (EMI)
technique, adaptations of EMI technique..
Text Book:
1.Structural Health Monitoring, Daniel Balageas, Claus_Peter Fritzen, Alfredo Güemes, John
Wiley and Sons, 2006.
2..Health Monitoring of Structural Materials and Components_Methods with Applications,
Douglas E Adams, John Wiley and Sons, 2007.
Reference Books:
1.Structural Health Monitoring and Intelligent Infrastructure, Vol1, J. P. Ou, H. Li and Z. D.
Duan, Taylor and Francis Group, London, UK, 2006.
2..Structural Health Monitoring with Wafer Active Sensors, Victor Giurglutiu, Academic
Press Inc, 2007
Course Outcomes:
1. Describe the distress in the structure understanding the causes and factors.
2. Assess the health of structure using static field methods.
3. Apply dynamic field teststo evaluates the health of structure.
4. Discuss repairs and rehabilitation measures of the structure
5. AnalyzeCase studies

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Programme:M.Tech. Structural Engineering Semester: 1st

Professional Elective Course (II)
Subject Name: Structural Optimization (3-0-0) CR-03
Course Content
Module-I
Introduction: Simultaneous Failure Mode and Design, Classical External Problems.
Module-II
Calculus of Variation: Variational Principles with Constraints.
Module-III
Linear Programming, Integer Programming, Nonlinear Programming, Dynamic
Programming.
Module-IV
Geometric Programming andStochastic Programming.
Module-V
Applications: Structural Steel and Concrete Members, Trusses and Frames.
Design: Frequency Constraint, Design of Layouts.
Text Book:
1..Elements of Structural Optimization, Haftka, Raphael T., Gürdal, Zafer, Springer.
2..Variational methods for Structural optimization, Cherkaev Andrej, Springer
Course Outcomes:
1. Use Variational principle for optimization
2. Apply optimization techniques to structural steel and concrete members.
3. Evaluate using frequency constraint.
4. Analyse the structure using programming
5. Design the various structures

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Programme:M.Tech. Structural Engineering Semester: 1st

Professional Elective Course (II)
Subject Name: Advanced Concrete Technology (3-0-0) CR-03
Course Content
Module-I
Introduction: Rheological modeling of fresh concrete, constitutive equations, nonlinear elasticity,
plasticity, viscoelasticity
Module-II
fracture mechanics of hardened concrete, confinement and ductility, moisture diffusion, drying
shrinkage
Module-III
Solid and structural mechanics of reinforced concrete
Module-IV
Skew bending, modified compression field and unified theories of RC beams under bending,
shear and torsion, bond slip and phenomenon of cracking in reinforced concrete
Module-V
Static and dynamic analysis of RC structures, Trends
Text Book:
1. P. Kumar Mehta and Paulo J. M. Monteiro, 2006. Concrete - Microstructure, Properties, and
Materials, 3rd Edition, McGraw-Hill,
2. M L Gambhir, Concrete Technology, 2009, 4th Ed., McGraw-Hill
Reference Book:
1. Paul and Pama, 1978, Ferro Cement, AIT, Bangkok
2. Neville, A.M. 1995. Properties of Concrete, 4th ed. Addison Wesley Longman
3.Fafat Siddique, 2000, Special Structural concrete, Galgotia Publications
Course Outcomes:
1. Revise the knowledge microstructure of concrete
2. Discuss the influence of microstructure on the strength and behavior of concrete and effect of
environmental agencies on the concrete.
3. Enumerate of advances that is taking place in the concrete technology
4. Give examples on solid and structural mechanics of reinforced concrete
5. Compare Static and dynamic analysis of RC structures, Trends

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Programme:M.Tech. Structural Engineering Semester: 1st

Professional Elective Course (II)
Subject Name: . Construction Methods and Equipments (3-0-0) CR-03
Course Content
Module-I
Factors affecting selection of equipments-technical and economic
Module-II
Construction engineering fundamentals
Module-III
Analysis of production outputs and costs,
Module-IV
Characteristics and performances of equipments for earth moving, erection, material transport, pile
driving, dewatering
Module-V
Concrete construction (including batching, mixing, transport and placement) and tunneling
Text Book:
1. Robertwade Brown, Practical foundation engineering hand book, McGraw Hill Publications, 1995
2. Patrick Powers .J, Construction Dewatering: New Methods and Applications John Wiley & Sons,
1992
Reference Book:
1. Jerry Irvine, Advanced Construction Techniques CA Rockers, 1984
2. Peurifoy, R.L., Ledbetter, W.B. and Schexnayder.C, Construction Planning Equipment and
Methods, McGraw Hill. Singapore 1995
3. Sharma S.C. Construction Equipment and Management, Khanna Publishers, Delhi, 1988
4. Deodhar, S.V. Construction Equipment and Job Planning Khanna Publishers Delhi, 1988
5. Dr. Mahesh Varma, Construction Equipment and its planning and application, Metropolitan Book
Company, New Delhi 1983
Course Outcomes:
1. List the equipment necessary for construction engineering
2. Discuss construction engineering fundamentals
3. Analyze production outputs and costs
4. Evaluate the performance of equipment for earth moving
5. Enumerate the batching, mixing, transport and placement of concrete

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SECOND SEMESTER

Programme:M.Tech. Structural Engineering Semester: 2nd

Professional Core Course
Subject Name: Finite Element Method (3-0-0) CR-03
Course Content
Module-I
The Continuum, Equations of Equilibrium, Boundary Conditions, Strain displacement
relations, Stress strain Relations, Plane stress and plane Strain problems, Different methods
of structural analysis including numerical methods. Basics of finite element method (FEM),
different steps involved in FEM, Different approaches of FEM, Direct method, Energy
approach, Weighted residual Method.
Module-II
One and Two Dimensional Problems: Detail formulation including shape functions, stress
strain relations, strain displacement relations and derivation of stiffness matrices using
energy approach, Assembling of element matrices, application of displacement boundary
conditions, Numerical solution of one dimensional problems using bar, truss, beam elements
and frames. Derivation of shape function using Lagrange‟s interpolation, Pascal‟s triangle,
Convergence criteria, Finite Element modeling of two dimensional problems using Constant
strain Triangle (CST) elements, Stress strain relations for isotropic and orthotropic materials,
Four nodded rectangular elements, axisymmetric solids subjected to axisymmetric loading.
Module-III
Isoparametric Elements: Natural coordinates, isoparametric elements, four node, eight
node elements. Numerical integration, order of integration
Module-IV
Plate Bending: Bending of plates, rectangular elements, triangular elements and quadrilateral
elements, Concept of 3D modeling.
Module-V
Dynamic Considerations: General Equation of motion, Lagrange‟s approach, mass matrix,
lumped and consistent mass matrices, Evaluation of eigenvalue and eigenvectors, stability
problems.
Text Book:
1. C.S. Desai and J.F. Abel, Introduction to the Finite Element Method: CBS Publishers
2. R. D. Cook., Concepts and Applications of Finite Element Analysis, Wiley.
Reference Books:
1. Logan, D. L., A First Course in the Finite Element Method, PWS Publishing, Boston,
2. O. C Zienkiewicz .and R. L. Taylor, Finite Element Method, Mc Graw Hill
Course Outcomes:
1. Revise the basic knowledge of mathematics, science and engineering in the areas of finite
element analysis related to structural engineering.
2. Identify, formulate and solve engineering problems of structural engineering related to one
and two dimensional structures.
3. Analyze structures using isoperimetric elements
4. Solve plate bending problems
5. Discuss structures subjected to dynamic loads

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Programme:M.Tech. Structural Engineering Semester: 2nd

Professional Core Course
Subject Name: Structural Dynamics (3-0-0) CR-03
Course Content
Module-I
Oscillatory motion; harmonic motion, periodic motion, vibration terminology, Single degree
of freedom system; equation of motion, damped and undamped free vibration, response to
harmonic and periodic loads
Module-II
Response to impulse load using Duhamel‟s integral for single degree of freedom system,
Fourier Analysis for Periodic Loading, Numerical Solution to Response using Newmark
Method and Wilson Method, vibrating measuring instruments.
Module-III
Multi-degrees of freedom system: equation of motion, free vibration analysis, dynamic
response and modal analysis.
Module-IV
Multiple Degree of Freedom System (Distributed Mass and load):Vibrating strings,
longitudinal and torsional vibration of rods, Flexural vibration for uniform beams, Natural
frequencies and mode shapes of uniform beams for different end conditions.
Module-V
Special Topics in Structural Dynamics (Concepts only): Dynamic Effects of Wind Loading,
Moving Loads, Vibrations caused by Traffic, Blasting and Pile Driving, Foundations for
Industrial Machinery, Base Isolation. Introduction to random vibrations: random phenomena,
time averaging and expected value, frequency response function.
Text Book:
1. WT Thomsen, „Theory of vibration‟, CBS Publications
2. M. Paz, „Structural Dynamics- Theory and Computation‟, Van Nostrand, 1985
Reference Books:
1. R.W. Clough and J. Penzien, „Dynamics of Structures‟, McGraw-HillInc
2. A.K. Chopra, „Dynamics of Structures: Theory and Applications to Earthquake
Engineering, Printice Hall of India
3. M. Mukhopadhyay, „Structural Dynamics Vibrations & Systems, Ane Books India.
Dynamics ofStructures, Hart and Wong.
4 .Vibration ofStructures - Application in Civil Engineering Design, Smith J. W., Chapman
and Hall.
5. Dynamics of Structures, Humar J. L., Prentice Hall.
Course Outcomes:
1. Develop the equations of motion for vibratory systems and solving for the free and forced response
for single degree of freedom system
2 Analyze and study dynamics response of single degree freedom system subjected to impulse load
3. Interpret dynamics response of Multi degree freedom system with lumped mass using fundamental
theory and equation of motion.
4. Discuss dynamics response of Multi degree freedom system with distributed mass using
fundamental theory and equation of motion
5. Revise concepts for dynamic effects for different loading

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Programme:M.Tech. Structural Engineering Semester: 2nd

Lab
Subject Name: Structural Dynamics Lab (0-0-3) CR-02
Course Content
1.. Response of structures and its elements against extreme loading events.
2.. Model Testing: Testing of plates, shells, and frames models.
3.. Model Testing: Free and forced vibrations, Evaluation of dynamic modulus.
4.. Beam vibrations, Vibration isolation, Shear wall building model, Time and frequency-
domain study, Vibration Characteristics of RC Beams using Piezoelectric Sensors etc.
Course Outcomes:
1.Evaluate the response of structures
2.Prepare the models
3.Discuss model testing for dynamic loading
4.Analyze model testing for free and forced vibrations
5.Predict beam vibration

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Programme:M.Tech. Structural Engineering Semester: 2nd

Lab
Subject Name: Structural Engineering and Design Lab (0-0-3) CR-02
Course Content
Instruments, Properties of fresh & hardened concrete - Concrete mix design Tests on RC
beam, Prestressed beam, RC slabs, RC column, Steel beam, Steel column;

NDTS - Application of acoustic emission instrument, ultrasonic test.

Biaxial and multiaxial testing, Steel-concrete composite,

Tests on fibre reinforced concrete composites, Individual/group projects

Course Outcomes:
1. Analyzethe fresh and hardened properties of various types of concrete.
2. Interpret how modern instruments helpful for the experimenting the strength ofconcrete.
3. Discuss the importance of experiments in behavioral aspect of ingredients of concrete.
4. Examine field application of properties of concrete and implementation of it at site
5. Evaluate Nondestructive techniques

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Programme:M.Tech. Structural Engineering Semester: 2nd

Professional Elective Course (III)
Subject Name: Advanced Design of Steel Structures (3-0-0) CR-03
Course Content
Module-I
Structural Steel: Mechanical Properties, Hysteresis, Ductility.
Hot Rolled Sections: compactness and non-compactness, slenderness, residual stresses
Module-II
Loadings and Load Combinations:Dead load, live load, wind load, earthquake load, impact
load, Accidental load, Inelastic bending curvature, Introduction to plastic design, plastic
moment
Module-III
Stability criteria: stability of beams – local buckling of compression flange & web, lateral-
torsional, buckling.Stability of columns -slenderness ratio of columns, local buckling of
flanges and web, bracing of column about weak axis.
Module-IV
Strength criteria: beams-flexure, shear, torsion, columns – moment magnification factor,
effective length, P-M interaction, bi-axial bending, joint panel zones
Module-V
Drift criteria:P-Δ effect, deformation-based design; beam, column, Connections: types –
welded, bolted, location –beam column, column-foundation, splices.
Text Book:
1. N Subramanian, „Design of steel structures‟, Oxford University Press
Reference Book:
2. M Bill Wong, „Plastic analysis and design of steel structures‟,
3. M Bruneau, CM Uang and SER Sabelli, „Ductile design of steel structures‟
Course Outcomes:

1. Assess structural steelHot rolled sections and its different properties

2. Survey different type of loads in structural steel elastic and plastic design
3. Analyze the beam and column of real-life structures on stability point of view.
4. Examine the beam and column of steel structures on basis of strength
5. Interpret the beam and column of different types of steel structures and connections on drift

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Programme:M.Tech. Structural Engineering Semester: 2nd

Professional Elective Course (III)
Subject Name: . Design of Formwork (3-0-0) CR-03
Course Content
Module-I
Introduction: Requirements and Selection of Formwork. Formwork Materials- Timber,
Plywood, Steel, Aluminium, Plastic, and Accessories. Horizontal and Vertical Formwork
Supports.
Module-II
Formwork Design: Concepts, Formwork Systems and Design for Foundations, Walls,
Columns, Slab and Beams.
Module-III
Formwork Design for Special Structures: Shells, Domes, Folded Plates, Overhead
WaterTanks, Natural Draft Cooling Tower, Bridges.
Module-IV
Flying Formwork: Table Form, Tunnel Form, Slip Form, Formwork for Precast
Concrete,Formwork Management Issues –Pre- and Post-Award.
Module-V
Formwork Failures:Causes and Case studies in Formwork Failure, Formwork Issues in
Multi-Story Building Construction.
Text Book:
1..Formwork for Concrete Structures, Peurify, Mc Graw Hill India, 2015.
2..Formwork for Concrete Structures, Kumar NeerajJha, Tata McGraw Hill Education, 2012.
Reference Book:
1.. IS 14687: 1999, False workfor Concrete Structures - Guidelines, BIS
Course Outcomes:
1. Select proper formwork, accessories and material.
2. Explain the form work for Beams, Slabs, columns, Walls and Foundations.
3. Design the form work for Special Structures.
4. Discuss the working of flying formwork.
5. Judge the formwork failures through case studies.

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Programme:M.Tech. Structural Engineering Semester: 2nd

Professional Elective Course (III)
Subject Name: Design of High Rise Structures (3-0-0) CR-03
Course Content
Module-I
Design of transmission/ TV tower, Mast and trestles: Configuration, bracing system,
analysis and design for vertical transverse and longitudinal loads.
Module-II
Analysis and Design of RC and Steel Chimney, Foundation design for varied soil strata.
Module-III
Tall Buildings: Structural Concept, Configurations, various systems, Wind and Seismic
loads,
Module-IV
Dynamic approach, structural design considerations and IS code provisions. Fire fighting
design provisions.
Module-V
Application of software in analysis and design.
Text Book:
1.Structural Design of Multi-storeyed Buildings, Varyani U. H., 2nd Ed., SouthAsian
Publishers, New Delhi, 2002.
2..Structural Analysis and Design of Tall Buildings, Taranath B. S., Mc Graw Hill, 1988..
Reference Book:
1.Illustrated Design of Reinforced Concrete Buildings(GF+3storeyed), Shah V. L. &Karve S.
R., Structures Publications, Pune, 2013.
2.Design of Multi Storeyed Buildings, Vol. 1 & 2, CPWD Publications, 1976.
3.Tall Building Structures, Smith Byran S. and Coull Alex, Wiley India. 1991.
4.High Rise Building Structures, Wolfgang Schueller, Wiley., 1971.
5.Tall Chimneys, Manohar S. N., Tata Mc Graw Hill Publishing Company, New Delhi
Course Outcomes:
1. Analyze, design and detail Transmission/ TV tower, Mast and Trestles with different
loading conditions.
2. Distinguish design and detailingof the RC and Steel Chimney.
3. Discuss tall buildings subjected to different loading conditions using
relevant codes.
4.. Evaluate dynamic structural design
5.. Apply software in analysis and design

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Programme:M.Tech. Structural Semester:2nd

Engineering
Professional Elective Course (III)
Subject Name: Design of Masonry Structures (4-0-0) CR-03
Course Content
Module-I
Introduction:Historical Perspective, Masonry Materials, MasonryDesign Approaches,
Overview of Load Conditions, Compression Behaviour of Masonry, Masonry Wall
Configurations, Distribution ofLateral Forces.
Module-II
Flexural Strengthof Reinforced Masonry Members: In plane and Out-of-plane Loading.
Module-III
Interactions: Structural Wall, Columns and Pilasters, Retaining Wall, Pier and
Foundation.Shear Strengthand Ductility of Reinforced Masonry Members.
Module-IV
Prestressed Masonry - Stability of Walls, Coupling of Masonry Walls, Openings, Columns,
Beams.
Module-V
Elastic and Inelastic Analysis, Modeling Techniques, Static Push Over Analysis and use of
Capacity Design Spectra.
Text Book:
1. Design of Reinforced Masonry Structures, Narendra Taly, ICC, 2nd Edn,
2. Masonry Structures: Behavior and Design, Hamid Ahmad A. and Drysdale Robert G.,
1994.
Reference Books:
1 Mechanics of Masonry Structures, Editor: Maurizio Angelillo, 2014.
2. Earthquake-resistant Design of Masonry Buildings,Toma_evi_Miha, Imperial College
Press, 1999
Course Outcomes:
1. Describe the masonry design approaches.
2. Analyze Reinforced Masonry Members.
3. Compare interactions between members.
4. Evaluate shear strength and ductility of Reinforced Masonry members.
5. Discuss elastic and Inelastic analysis of masonry walls.

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Professional Elective Course (III)
Subject Name: Bridge Engineering (3-0-0) CR-03
Course Content
Module-I
Introduction: classification and components of a standard bridge, Engineering and aesthetic
requirements, introduction to bridge codes. Investigation for bridge: Site selection, data
drawing, design discharge linear water way, economical span, location of piers and
abutments, vertical clearance above HFL, scour depth and choice of bridge type. Standard
Loadings for Road Bridges: Dead load, Live loads, Impact effect, Wind load, Longitudinal
forces, Centrifugal forces, Horizontal forces due to water current, Buoyancy effect, Earth
pressure, Deformation stresses, Erection stresses, Temperature effects, and Seismic force.
Module-II
Foundation and substructures: Types of foundation (open, pile, well and caisson), design
of piers, abutments, wing wall and bed blocks. Design of Culverts: Design of Pipe culverts
(hydraulics and structural), Analysis and design of right, skew and curved slab culvert; design
of single vent rectangular box culvert.
Module-III
Design of Girders: Design and detailing T-beam bridge (without footpath), load distribution,
design and orthographic plate analysis of bridge deck. Bearings: Bearings for slab bridges
and girder bridges, design of elastomeric bearing. Joints: Design and construction of
expansion joints.
Module-IV
Introduction to long span bridges: Cantilever bridges, Arch bridges, Cable stayed bridges,
suspension bridges, Pre-stressed concrete bridge (pre-tensioned and post-tensioned) and steel
bridges.
Module-V
Bridge Launching: Methods of erection of concrete, steel, pre-stressed and composite
bridges Inspection and Maintenance of Bridges: Types of inspection (routine inspection,
principal inspection and special inspection), Types of maintenance (Ordinary maintenance
and specialized maintenance).
Text Book:
1. Essentials of Bridge Engineering, by DJ Victor, Oxford IBH.
Reference Book:
1. Design of Bridge Structures, by T. R. Jagadeesh, PHI.
2. Principles and Practice of Bridge Engineering, SP Bindra, Dhanpat Rai Publications
Course Outcomes:
1. Revise the basic knowledge of mathematics, science and engineering
in the design of various types of bridges.
2. Identify, formulate and solve engineering problems in design of bridges
subjected to flexure, shear and torsion.
3. Show the procedural knowledge to design a system, component or
process as per needs and specifications of slab culvert, box culvert, T beam bridges, PSC
bridges and balanced cantilever bridges slabs subjected to various load combinations with
different boundary conditions subjected to various load combinations with different
boundary conditions.
4. Practice the culture of professional and ethical responsibilities by following
codal provisions in the analysis, design and detailing of advanced design of bridges for strength
and durability.
5. Evaluate the impact of engineering solutions on the society and also will be
aware of contemporary issues regarding failure of structures due to wrong design, use of poor
quality of materials and faulty construction methods. To provide factual knowledge on analysis
and design of various types of bridges

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Professional Elective Course (IV)
Subject Name: Advanced Reinforced Concrete Design (3-0-0) CR-03
Course Content
Module-I
Design of reinforced concrete structures: Methods of design, working stress design (WSD) and limit
state design (LSD)
Review in brief of LSD-flexure, axial-flexure, shear and torsion,
Module-II
Serviceability requirement: Estimation of crack width and deflection of reinforced concrete beams.
Module-III
Analysis and design of building frames subjected to wind load; Earthquake forces and structural
response.
Module-IV
Ductility of reinforced structures; material ductility-steel and concrete, section ductility, member
ductility, structural ductility, ductile detailing of reinforced concrete frames for seismic forces.
Module-V
Design of deep beams, Design of concrete shear walls
Text Book:
1. A.K. Jain, "Reinforced Concrete: Limit State Design", Nemchand and Bros, 1999
Reference Book:
1. R Park and T Paulay," Reinforced Concrete Structures", John Wiley & Sons
2 P.C. Varghese, "Advanced Reinforced Concrete Design", PHI, 2nd Edition, 2002
Course Outcomes:
1. Differentiate various design philosophies
2. Analyze the structural long term deformations including crack width
3. Design building frames subjected to wind load and Earthquake forces
4. Evaluate various ductility including the detailing of RC frames
5. Discuss design of deep beam and shear wall

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Programme:M.Tech. Structural Engineering Semester: 2nd

Professional Elective Course (IV)
Subject Name: Advanced Design of Foundations (3-0-0) CR-03
Course Content
Module-I
Planning of Soil Exploration for Different Projects, Methods of Subsurface Exploration, Methods of
Borings along with Various Penetration Tests.
Module-II
Shallow Foundations, Requirements for Satisfactory Performance of Foundations, Methods of
Estimating Bearing Capacity, Settlements of Footings and Rafts, Proportioning of Foundations using
Field Test Data, Pressure - Settlement Characteristics from Constitutive Laws.
Module-III
Pile Foundations, Methods of Estimating Load Transfer of Piles, Settlements of Pile Foundations,
Pile Group Capacity and Settlement, Laterally Loaded Piles, Pile Load Tests, Analytical Estimation
of Load- Settlement Behaviorof Piles, Proportioning of Pile Foundations, Lateral and Uplift Capacity
of Piles.
Module-IV
Well Foundation, IS and IRC Code Provisions, Elastic Theory and Ultimate Resistance Methods.
Tunnels and Arching in Soils, Pressure Computations around Tunnels.
Module-V
Open Cuts, Sheeting and Bracing Systems in Shallow and Deep Open Cuts in Different Soil Types.
Coffer Dams, Various Types, Analysis and Design, Foundations under uplifting loads, Soil-structure
interaction
Text Book:
1.. Design of foundation system, N.P. Kurian, Narosa Publishing House
Reference Book:
1..Foundation Analysis and Design, J. E. Bowles, Tata McGraw Hill New York
2..Analysis and Design of Substructures, Sawmi Saran, Oxford and IBH Publishing Co. Pvt. Ltd, New
Delhi.

Course Outcomes:
1. Decide the suitability of soil strata for different projects.
2. Design shallow foundations deciding the bearing capacityof soil.
3. Analyze and design the pile foundation.
4. Discuss methods for well foundation.
5. List various types of coffer dams

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Programme:M.Tech. Structural Engineering Semester: 2nd

Professional Elective Course (IV)
Subject Name: Soil Structure Interaction (3-0-0) CR-03
Course Content
Module-I
Critical Study of Conventional Methods of Foundation Design, Nature and Complexities of
Soil Structure Interaction.
Module-II
Application of Advanced Techniques of Analysis such as FEM and Finite Difference
Method. Relaxation and Interaction for the Evaluation of Soil Structure Interaction for
Different Types of Structure under various Conditions of Loading and Subsoil
Characteristics.
Module-III
Relaxation and Interaction for the Evaluation of Soil Structure Interaction for Different Types
of Structure under various Conditions of Loading and Subsoil Characteristics.
Module-IV
Preparation of Comprehensive Design Oriented Computer Programs for Specific Problems,
Interaction Problems based on Theory of Sub Grade Reaction Such as Beams, Footings, Rafts
Etc.
Module-V
Analysis of Different Types of Frame Structures Founded on Stratified Natural Deposits with
Linear and Non-Linear Stress-Strain Characteristics. Determination of Pile Capacities and
Negative Skin Friction, Action of Group of
Piles Considering Stress-Strain Characteristics of Real Soils, Anchor Piles and Determination
of Pullout Resistance.
Text Book:
1.. Analytical and Computer Methods in Foundation, Bowels J.E.,McGraw Hill Book Co.,
New York, 1974.
2.Numerical Methods in Geotechnical Engineering, Desai C.S. and Christian J.T., McGraw
Hill Book Co., New York.
Reference Book:
1.Soil Structure Interaction - The real behaviour of structures, Institution of Structural
Engineers.
2.Elastic Analysis of Soil Foundation Interaction, Developments in Geotechnical Engg. Vol-
17, Elsevier Scientific Publishing Company.
3..Elastic Analysis of Soil-Foundation Interaction, Selvadurai A.P.S., Elsevier Scientific
Publishing Company.
4.Analysis & Design of substructures, Swami Saran, Oxford & IBH Publishing Co. Pvt. Ltd.
5..Design of Foundation System- Principles & Practices, Kurian N. P., Narosa Publishing
Course Outcomes:
1. Discuss soil structure interaction concept and complexities involved.
2. Evaluate soil structure interaction for different types of structure under various conditions
of loading and subsoil characteristics.
3. Prepare comprehensive design oriented computer programs for interaction problems based
on theory of sub grade reaction such as beams, footings, rafts etc.
4. Analyze different types of frame structure founded on stratified natural deposits with linear
and non-linear stress-strain characteristics.
5. Describe action of group of piles considering stress-strain characteristics of real soils.

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Programme:M.Tech. Structural Engineering Semester: 2nd

Professional Elective Course (IV)
Subject Name: Design of Industrial Structure (3-0-0) CR-03
Course Content
Module-I
Steel Gantry Girders – Introduction, loads acting on gantry girder, permissible stress, types
of gantry girders and crane rails, crane data, maximum moments and shears, construction
detail, design procedure.
Module-II
Portal Frames – Design of portal frame with hinge base, design of portal frame with fixed
base - Gable Structures – Lightweight Structures
Module-III
Steel Bunkers and Silos – Design of square bunker – Jansen‟s andAiry‟s theories – IS Code
provisions – Design of side plates – Stiffeners – Hooper – Longitudinal beams Design of
cylindrical silo – Side plates – Ring girder – stiffeners.
Module-IV
Chimneys – Introduction, dimensions of steel stacks, chimney lining, breech openings and
access ladder, loading and load combinations, design considerations, stability consideration,
design of base plate, design of foundation bolts, design of foundation.
Water Tanks – Design of rectangular riveted steel water tank – Tee covers – Plates – Stays –
Longitudinal and transverse beams –Design of staging – Base plates – Foundation and anchor
bolts .
Module-V
Design of pressed steel water tank – Design of stays – Joints – Design of hemispherical
bottom water tank – side plates – Bottom plates – joints – Ring girder –Design of staging and
foundation.
Text Book:
1.. Design of Steel Structure, Punmia B. C., Jain Ashok Kr., Jain Arun Kr., 2nd Ed., Lakshmi
Publishers, 1998.
Reference Book:
1.Design of Steel Structures, Ram Chandra, 12th Ed., Standard Publishers, 2009.
2.Design of Steel Structures, Subramaniyam.
Course Outcomes:
1. Design of Steel Gantry Girders.
2. Explain Steel Portal, Gable Frames.
3. Analyze Steel Bunkers and Silos.
4. Discuss Chimneys and Water Tanks.
5. Solve pressed steel water

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Programme:M.Tech. Structural Engineering Semester: 2nd

Professional Elective Course (IV)
Subject Name: Earthquake Analysis and Design (3-0-0) CR-03
Course Content
Module-I
Engineering Seismology: Introduction to Seismic hazard, Earthquake Phenomenon,
Seismotectonics and Seismic Zoning of India, Earthquake Monitoring and Seismic
Instrumentation, Characteristics of Strong Earthquake Motion, Estimation of Earthquake
Parameters.
Module-II
Design Loads: Response Spectra, Estimation of Earthquake Forces as per IS 1893 (Part 1):
Equivalent lateral force method, response spectrum method, time history method; torsional
force, load combinations.
Module-III
Guidelines for Earthquake Resistant Design: Causes of Damage, earthquake design
philosophy, planning Considerations, continuous load path, overall form, simplicity and
symmetry, shape, twisting, ductility, framing system, choice of construction materials.
Behavior of masonry building under earthquake, behavior of infill walls, improving seismic
behaviors of masonry building
Module-IV
Earthquake Resistant Design of R.C.C. Buildings: concept of ductile design, ductile
detailing of concrete members: beams, columns, joints, special confined reinforcement, and
Shear wall.
Module-V
 Mathematical modeling of multistoried RC Buildings; Introduction to pushover analysis;
Vibration Control: Principles and application of Tuned Mass Dampers, Seismic retrofitting
strategies for RC and masonry buildings, Basic Concept of Seismic Base Isolation: various
Systems, Case Studies, Important structures
Text Book:
1. Earthquake Resistant Design of Structures, S.K. Duggal, Oxford Intl.
2. Earthquake Resistant Design: Shrikhandee & Agarwal-PHI Publ
Reference Book:
1.. Earthquake-Resistant Design of Building Structures, Vinod Hosur, Willy
Course Outcomes:
1. Discuss fundamental concepts of engineering seismology
2. Estimate design lateral loads on structures
3. Compile general guidelines on earthquake resistance design
4. Employ ductile detailing of reinforced concrete structures
5. Assess concepts of pushover analysis, vibration control and seismic retrofitting of
structures.

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Programme:M.Tech. Structural Engineering Semester: 2nd

Professional Elective Course (IV)
Subject Name: Repair, Rehabilitation and Retrofitting of (3-0-0) CR-03
Structures
Course Content
Module-I
General Aspects: Performance of construction materials and components in services for
strength permeability, thermal properties and cracking effects due to climate, temperature,
chemicals, wear and erosion, Design and construction errors, Effects of cover thickness
Module-II
Maintenance and Diagnosis of Failure: Definitions: Maintenance, Repair and
rehabilitation, Facets of Maintenance, Importance of Maintenance, Preventive measures
based on various aspects of inspection, Assessment procedure for evaluating a damaged
structure; Diagnosis of construction failures.
Module-III
Damages and Their Remedies: Corrosion damage of reinforced concrete, methods of
corrosion protection, corrosion inhibitors, corrosion resistant steels, coatings, cathodic
protection, rust eliminators; Causes of deterioration of concrete, steel, masonry and timber
 structures, surface deterioration, efflorescence, causes, prevention and protection.
Module-IV
Materials and Techniques of Repair
Special concrete and mortar, concrete chemicals, expansive cement, polymer concrete,
sulphur infiltrated concrete, Ferro cement, fiber reinforced concrete; Methods of repair in
concrete, steel, masonry and timber structures. Gunite and shotcrete, expoxy injection
Module-V
Strengthening and Demolition Aspect Strengthening of existing structures, repairs to
overcome low member strength, deflection, cracking, chemical disruption, weathering, wear,
fire, leakage, marine exposure, coatings for set concrete and steel reinforcement, use of non-
destructive testing techniques for evaluation, load testing of structure; Demolition of
structures using engineered and non-engineered techniques, case studies.
Text Book:
1. Maintenance Engineering Handbook, Higgins & Morrow, Da Information Services.
2. Maintenance Engineering, H. P. Garg, S. Chand and Company.
Course Outcomes:
1. Enumerate reasons for damage and performances of construction material
2. Discuss maintenance and diagnosis of failure
3. Evaluate damage and their solution
4. Apply appropriate materials and techniques for repair.
5. Describe appropriate technique to retrofit and strengthening a structure

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Programme:M.Tech. Structural Engineering Semester: 3rd

Professional Elective Course (V)
Subject Name: Prestressed Concrete (3-0-0) CR-03
Course Content
Module-I
Introduction to prestressed concrete: types of prestressing, systems and devices, materials.
Analysis of PSC flexural members: basic concepts, stresses at transfer and service loads,
ultimate strength in flexure, code provisions.
Module-II
Losses in pre tensioned and post tensioned members. Deflection of prestressed concrete
structures- short term as well as long term deflections of uncracked and cracked members
Module-III
Statically determinate PSC beams: design for ultimate and serviceability limit states for
flexure, analysis and design for shear and torsion, code provisions.
Module-IV
Anchorage zone stresses for post tensioned Members;Magnel‟s method, Guyon‟s method,
Rowe‟s method and IS code method of design.
Module-V
Indeterminate structures- Principles of design of prismatic continuous beams of two equal,
unequal spans with same and variable moments of inertia, Analysis and design -continuous
beams, choice of cable profile, linear transformation and concordancy of cable profile.
Text Book:
1. N Krishnaraju, „Prestressed concrete‟, Tata Mc-Grawhill, New Delhi- 2004
2. SK Mallik & AP Gupta, „Prestressed concrete‟, Oxford & IBH, New Delhi 1988
Reference Book:
1. EW Bennet,‟Prestressed concrete theory & design‟, Chapman & Hall, London-1962
2. TY Lin & H Burns Ned, „Design of prestressed concrete structures‟, John Wiley & Sons, New
York, 1982
Course Outcomes:
1. Revise basic aspects of prestressed concrete fundamentals, including pre and post-
tensioning processes and determine the prestressing force required in beam for a
prestressing systems.
2. Evaluate losses and deflections in the prestressed concrete.
3. Compute the Flexural Strength, Shear strength & Torsional Resistance of prestressed
Concrete Members.
4. Design of end blocks for prestressed members.
5. Analyze and design statically indeterminate prismatic continuous beams.

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Programme:M.Tech. Structural Engineering Semester: 3rd

Professional Elective Course (V)
Subject Name: Analysis of Laminated Composite Plates (3-0-0) CR-03
Course Content
Module-I
Introduction to Composite Materials
Module-II
Classical Theory of Laminated Composite Plates
Module-III
First-Order Theory of Laminated Composite Plates
Module-IV
Analytical Solutions of Rectangular Laminated Plates Using classical laminated plate theory
Module-V
Analytical Solutions of Rectangular Laminated Plates Using shear laminated plate theories
Text Book:
J.N. Reddy, Mechanics of Laminated Plates and Shells, Boca Raton 2004
M.W. Hyer, Stress Analysis of Fiber Reinforced Composite Materials, McGrawhill Book Co, 1997
Course Outcomes:
1. Revise the basic of composite materials
2. Evaluate classical theory of laminated composite plates
3. Recall knowledge of first order theory of laminated composite plates
4. Solve the problems on laminated composite plates using classical plate theory
5. Discuss problems on laminated composite plates using shear plate theory

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Programme:M.Tech. Structural Engineering Semester: 3rd

Professional Elective Course (V)
Subject Name: Fracture Mechanics of Concrete Structures (3-0-0) CR-03
Course Content
Module-I
Introduction: Basic Fracture Mechanics, Crack in a Structure, Mechanisms ofFracture and
Crack Growth, Cleavage Fracture, Ductile Fracture, Fatigue Cracking, Environment assisted
Cracking, Service Failure Analysis.
Module-II
Stress at Crack Tip: Stress at Crack Tip, Linear Elastic Fracture Mechanics, Griffith‟s
Criteria, Stress Intensity Factors,
Module-III
Crack Tip Plastic Zone, Erwin‟s Plastic Zone Correction, R curves, Compliance, J Integral,
Concept of CTOD and CMD.
Module-IV
Material Models: General Concepts, Crack Models, Band Models, Models based on
Continuum Damage Mechanics,
Module-V
Applications to High Strength Concrete, Fibre Reinforced Concrete, Crack Concepts and
Numerical Modeling.
Text Book:
1.. Fracture Mechanics, Suri C. T. and Jin Z.H., 1st Edition, Elsevier Academic Press, 2012.
2.. Elementary Engineering Fracture Mechanics, BroekDavid, 3rd Rev. Ed. Springer, 1982.
Reference Book:
1.Fracture Mechanics of Concrete Structures – Theory and Applications, Elfgreen L., RILEM
Report, Chapman and Hall, 1989.
2..Fracture Mechanics – Applications to Concrete, Victor, Li C., Bazant Z. P., ACI SP 118,
ACI Detroit, 1989
Course Outcomes:
1. Identify and classify cracking of concrete structures based on fracture mechanics.
2. Consider stress intensity factor for notched members
3. Apply fracture mechanics models to high strength concrete and FRC structures.
4. Compute J-integral for various sections understanding the concepts of LEFM.
5. Compare Models based on Continuum Damage Mechanics,

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Programme:M.Tech. Structural Engineering Semester: 3rd

Professional Elective Course (V)
Subject Name: Design Of Plates and Shells (3-0-0) CR-03
Course Content
Module-I
Introduction: Space Curves, Surfaces, Shell Co-ordinates, Strain Displacement Relations,
Assumptions in Shell Theory, Displacement Field Approximations, Stress Resultants,
Equation of Equilibrium using Principle of Virtual Work, Boundary Conditions
Module-II
Design of Plates Under Static Loading: Governing Equation for a Rectangular Plate, Navier
Solution for Simply- Supported Rectangular Plate under Various Loadings, Levy solution for
Rectangular Plate with other Boundary Conditions.
Module-III
Circular Plates: Design of plates under Axi- Symmetric Loading, Governing Differential
Equation in Polar Co-ordinates. Approximate Methods of Design- Rayleigh-Ritz approach
for Simple Cases in Rectangular Plates.
Module-IV
Design of Shells: Membrane Shells Design - Cylindrical, Conical and Spherical Shells
Module-V
Design of Shells of Revolution: with Bending Resistance - Cylindrical and Conical Shells,
Application to Pipes and Pressure Vessels.Thermal Stresses in Plate/ Shell.
Text Book:
1.Theory of Plates and Shells, Timoshenko S. and KriegerW., McGraw Hill.
2.Stresses in Plates and Shells, UguralAnsel C., McGraw Hill.
Reference Books:
1..Thin Elastic Shells, KrausH., John Wiley and Sons.
2..Theory of Plates, ChandrashekharaK., Universities Press.
3..Design and Construction of Concrete Shells, Ramaswamy G.S.
Course Outcomes:
1. Describe methods to design thin plates
2. Discuss methods to design shells.
3. Apply design tools for the complex design in thin plates.
4. Evaluate tools for the complex design in shells.
5. Compare the tools for the design of shells of Revolutions

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Programme:M.Tech. Structural Engineering Semester: 3rd

Professional Elective Course (V)
Subject Name: Structural Design of Water and Sewerage System (3-0-0) CR-03
Course Content
Module-I
Elements of Water supply and sewerage treatment system: Intake structures; pipe
materials; treatment system: aeration, coagulation, flocculation, sedimentation, filtration
systems. Design principles.
Module-II
Structural design of pipes: Design of concrete; pre-stressed concrete, steel, cast iron piping
mains; sewerage tanks design; anchorage for pipes, massive outfalls, structural design and
laying, manufacturing of pipes.
Module-III
Design of concrete roofing systems: Design of concrete roofing systems: Cylindrical,
Spherical, Conical shapes using membrane theory and design of various types of folded
plates for roofing with concrete.
Module-IV
Analysis and design of water tanks: IS Codes for the design of water retaining structures;
Design of circular, rectangular, spherical and Intze type of tanks using concrete.; Design of
pre-stressed concrete cylindrical tanks.
Module-V
Analysis and design of water supply elements: Underground reservoirs and swimming
pools; Intake towers; Structural design including foundation of water retaining structures
such as settling tanks clarifloculators; aeration tanks etc.; effect of earth pressure and uplift
considerations; selection of materials of construction.
Text Book:

Reference Book:

Course Outcomes:
1. Measure various elements of water supply and sewerage treatment system
2. Analyze and design pipes
3. Design concrete roofing system for of water storage system
4. Examine design of water tanks
5. Solve and design water supply elements, intake towers, clarofloculators etc.
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Programme:M.Tech. Structural Engineering Semester: 3rd

Professional Elective Course (V)
Subject Name: Passive vibration and Control of Structures (3-0-0) CR-03
Course Content
Module-I
Overview of Vibration Control: Introduction, Quantitative Description of Vibration,
Methods of Vibration Control, Basic System Parameters. Vibration Reduction at the
Source: Introduction, Balancing, Balancing of Rigid Rotors, Balancing Machines, Field
Balancing, Balancing of Flexible Rotors, Vortex Induced Vibration, Detuning and
Decoupling
Module-II
Vibration Control by Structural Design: Damping Models and Measures, Origin of
Structural Damping, Damping-Stress Relationship, Selection Criteria for Linear Hysteretic
Materials, Combined Fatigue-Strength Damping Criteria, Design for Enhanced Material
Damping
Module-III
Viscoelastic Materials for Vibration Damping: Standard Linear Solid – constitutive
models, Stress-strain relationship, Complex Modulus, Frequency temperature dependence of
complex modulus, Representation of Complex Stiffness, Free Layer Damping, Constrained
Layer Damping, Viscoelastic Joints, Bonded Rubber Springs
Module-IV
Dynamic Vibration Absorbers: Introduction, Dynamic Vibration Neutralizers, Self-tuned
Pendulum Neutralizer, Optimum Design of Damped Absorbers, Auxiliary Mass with
Damper, Gyroscopic Absorber, Impact Absorber, Absorbers attached to Continuous Systems,
Special types of Absorbers, Applications of DVA
Module-V
Vibration Isolators: Introduction, Isolators with Complex Stiffness, Isolators with Coulomb
Damping, Three Element Isolators, Two-stage Isolators, Suspension systems, Applications of
Isolators. Active Vibration Control: Introduction to Closed Loop Control, Classical Control
System, Piezoelectric Sensors and Actuators, Vibration Control of Flexible Beam, Energy
Harvesting System
Text Book:
1. Active and Passive Vibration Control, Mallik and Chatterjee, 2014
2. Mechanical Vibrations, Den Hartog, 1956
Reference Book:
1. Moheimani and Fleming – Piezoelectric Translators for Vibration Control and Damping,
Spiringer
2. L. Meirovitch, Dynamics and Control of Structures
3. Preumont, Vibration Control of Active Structures : An Introduction, Kluwer Academic
4. D. J. Inman, Vibration with Control, Wiley
Course Outcomes:
1. Revise background basic concepts of vibration control.
2. Design structures for vibration control
3. Choose viscoelastic materials and its application for vibration control
4. List dynamic vibration absorbers for vibration control
5. Compare vibration isolators, and concert of active vibration control
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Programme:M.Tech. Structural Engineering Semester: 3rd

Open Elective Course (I)
Subject Name: Operations Research (3-0-0) CR-03
Course Content
Module-I
Optimization Techniques, Model Formulation, models, General L.R Formulation, Simplex
Techniques, Sensitivity Analysis, Inventory Control Models
Module-II
Formulation of a LPP - Graphical solution revised simplex method - duality theory - dual
simplex method - sensitivity analysis - parametric programming
Module-III
Nonlinear programming problem - Kuhn-Tucker conditions min cost flow problem - max
flow problem - CPM/PERT
Module-IV
Scheduling and sequencing - single server and multiple server models - deterministic
inventory models - Probabilistic inventory control models - Geometric Programming.
Module-V
Competitive Models,Single and Multi-channel Problems, Sequencing Models, Dynamic
Programming, Flow in Networks, Elementary Graph Theory, Game Theory Simulation
Text Book:
1. H.A. Taha, Operations Research, An Introduction, PHI, 2008
2. H.M. Wagner, Principles of Operations Research, PHI, Delhi, 1982.
Reference Book:
1. J.C. Pant, Introduction to Optimisation: Operations Research, Jain Brothers, Delhi, 2008
2. Hitler Libermann Operations Research: McGraw Hill Pub. 2009
3. Pannerselvam, Operations Research: Prentice Hall of India 2010
4. Harvey M Wagner, Principles of Operations Research: Prentice Hall of India 2010
Course Outcomes:
1. Apply the dynamic programming to solve problems of discreet andcontinuous variables.
2. Revise the concept of non-linear programming
3. Evaluate sensitivity analysis
4. Define the real world problem and simulate it.
5. Assess the concept of dynamic programming
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Programme:M.Tech. Structural Engineering Semester: 3rd

Open Elective Course (I)
Subject Name: Mechanics of Composite Materials (3-0-0) CR-03
Course Content
Module-I
Classification and characteristics of Composite Materials, advantages and limitations,
Basic Concepts and characteristics: Homogeneity and Heterogeneity, Isotropy, Orthotropy
and Anisotropy;
Module-II
Characteristics and configurations of lamina, laminate, micromechanics and
macromechanics, Constituent materials and properties.
Module-III
Elastic behavior of unidirectional lamina, Strength of unidirectional lamina,
Macromechanical failure theories: Maximum stress theory, maximum strain theory,
Deviatoric strain energy theory (Tsai-Hill), Interactive tensor polynomial theory (Tsai-Wu).
Module-IV
Elastic Behaviour of multidirectional laminates: Basic assumptions, Stress-strain relations,
load deformation relations, symmetric and balanced laminates, laminate engineering
properties.
Module-V
Bending of laminated plates: Governing equations, Deflection of simply supported
rectangular symmetric angle-ply, specially orthotropic, antisymmetric cross-ply laminates.
Text Book:
1. RM Jones, „Mechanics of Composite Materials‟, McGraw-Hill Book Company
2. IM Daniel and O Ishai, „Engineering mechanics of composite materials,‟ Oxford
university press
Reference Book:
1. PK Mallick, „Fiber-reinforced composites‟, Marcel Dekker inc
2. D Hull and TW Clyne, „An introduction to composite materials‟, Cambridge University
Press
3. JN Reddy, „Mechanics of laminated composite plates and shells: theory and analysis‟,
CRC Press.
Course Outcomes:
1. Reproduce the basic knowledge of mathematics, science and engineering in the areas of
Composite materials, classifications and applications.
2. Explain the mechanical behavior of layered composites compared to isotropic materials.
3. Apply constitutive equations of composite materials and understand mechanical
behavior at micro and macro levels.
4. Analyze a laminated plate in bending, including finding laminate properties from lamina
properties
5. Identify simple laminated structural elements ply-stress and strain, lamina failure theories
first fly failure, vibration and buckling analysis.

Course Articulation Matrix

PO1 PO2 PO3 PO4 PO5 PO6

CO1 3 2 3 1 1
CO2 3 1 1 1 1
CO3 3 1 3
CO4 3 2 1 2 1 3
CO5 3 2 3 2 1 2
1: Slight (Low) 2: Moderate (Medium) 3: Substantial (High) -: No Correlation

Program Articulation Matrix row for this Course

PO1 PO2 PO3 PO4 PO5 PO6

CO 3 2 2 1 1 1

Programme:M.Tech. Structural Engineering Semester: 3rd

Open Elective Course (I)
Subject Name: Optimization Technique (3-0-0) CR-03
Course Content
Module-I
Linear Programming: Introduction and formulation of models; Convexity; simplex method;
Two phase method; Degeneracy, non - existent and unbounded solutions; Duality in L.P.P.
Dual simplex method, Sensitivity analysis; Revised simplex method; transportation and
assignment problems.
Module-II
Non-Linear Programming: Classical optimisation methods; Equality and inequality
constraints; Lagrange multipliers; & Kuhn Tucker conditions; Quadratic forms; Quadratic
programming
Module-III
Search Methods: One dimensional optimisation; Fibonacci search; multi dimensional search
methods.
Module-IV
Univariate search; gradient methods; steepest descent/ascent methods; Conjugate Gradient
method; Penalty function approach.
Module-V
Dynamic Programming: Principle of optimality; Recursive relations; solution of
L.P.Problem; simple examples. Integer Linear Programming: travelling salesman problem
Text Book:
1. Optimisation Theory and Applications - S.S.Rao; Wiley Eastern Ltd., New Delhi
Reference Book:
1. Introduction to Optimisation - J.C.Pant; Jain Brothers; New Delhi.
2. Optimisation Method - K.V.Mital; Wiley Eastern Ltd. New Delhi.
Course Outcomes:
1. Formulate optimization problem.
2. Solve the problem using the methods of linear programming
3. Evaluate the problem using the methods of nonlinear programming
4. Measure the various search methods
5. Assess the problem using the dynamic programming method

Course Articulation Matrix

PO1 PO2 PO3 PO4 PO5 PO6

CO1 3 1 2 1 1
CO2 3 2 1 1 2
CO3 3 1 3
CO4 3 2 1 2 1 2
CO5 3 2 3 2 1 3
1: Slight (Low) 2: Moderate (Medium) 3: Substantial (High) -: No Correlation

Program Articulation Matrix row for this Course

PO1 PO2 PO3 PO4 PO5 PO6

CO 3 2 1 1 2 1