BMS COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING, BENGALURU-19

(Autonomous College under VTU)

DEPARTMENT OF CIVIL ENGINEERING
SCHEME
FOR M.TECH. PROGRAMME
IN
Transportation Engineering and Management
I to IV SEMESTER

(Admission Year: 2022 onwards)

BMS COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING

Bull Temple Road, Bengaluru - 560 019
 B.M.S COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING, BENGALURU-19
(Autonomous College under VTU)

DEPARTMENT OF CIVIL ENGINEERING

VISION OF INSTITUTE

Promoting prosperity of mankind by augmenting human resource capital through Quality Technical
Education & Training

MISSION OF INSTITUTE

Accomplish excellence in the field of Technical Education through Education, Research and Service
needs of society.

VISION OF THE DEPARTMENT

To be an excellent center for imparting quality higher education in Civil Engineering for a
constantly changing societal needs with credibility, integrity and ethical standards.

MISSION OF THE DEPARTMENT

Accomplish excellence in curricular, co-curricular activities with a committed faculty through

teaching and research which creates technically competent and dedicated civil engineers to serve
their surroundings with pride.

PROGRAMME EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES(PEOs)

PEO1: Reveal essential knowledge and skills necessary for a professional career in
Transportation Engineering and management.

PEO2: Demonstrate the analytical, quantitative and interpretative abilities required for
the effective leadership in their chosen field.

PEO3: Exhibit the responsibility in a professional and ethical manner in their domain and
continue career through lifelong learning to contribute to the societal needs.
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(Autonomous College under VTU)
DEPARTMENT OF CIVIL ENGINEERING

Programme Outcomes (POs):

Graduates Attributes (GAs) form a set of individually assessable outcomes that are the
components indicative of the graduate's potential to acquire competence to practice at the
appropriate level. The GAs of PG programmes are examples of the attributes expected from a
graduate of an accredited programme. The Graduate Attributes of PG programmes of the NBA are
as following:

Programme Outcomes (POs):

PO1: An ability to independently carry out research /investigation and development

work to solve practical problems

PO2: An ability to write and present a substantial technical report/document

PO3: An ability to demonstrate mastery in the domain of the specialization of the

program
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(Autonomous College under VTU)
DEPARTMENT OF CIVIL ENGINEERING

Percentage Credit Distribution

Sl. No. Subject area Percentage distribution of credits

1 Core Courses 34(42.5%)

2 Elective Courses 18 (22.5%)

3 Internship 6 (7.5%)

4 Major Project 22 (27.5%)

 TYPICAL STRUCTURE OF CURRICULUM – M.TECH

Semest Institu Basics Profession Profession Institu Proje Ability Internsh Noncred Total
er te of al Core al Elective te ct Enhanceme ip it course credit
Core Scienc Electiv nt Course s
(HS) e e
I
2 4 13 - 3 - 2 - - 24
II
- - 11 6 3 2 2 - - 24
III
- - - - - 9 - 6 2 units 15
IV
- - - 6 - 11 - - 2 units 17
Total
2 4 24 12 6 22 4 6 4 units 80
Credits
 BMS COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING, BANGALORE – 560019
Autonomous Institute Affiliated to VTU
DEPARTMENT OF CIVIL ENGINEERING
M.Tech.- Transportation Engineering and Management- Scheme- 2023

I Semester
Credits Marks
Course Type Course Code Course Title CIE SEE Total
L T P Total
Applied Statistics and
Applied Science 22CVTEBSAS 3 1 0 4 50 50 100
Probability
Program Core-1 22CVTEPCTE Traffic Engineering 2 1 0 3 50 50 100
Pavement Materials and 50 50 100
Program Core-2 22CVTEPCPM 2 1 1 4
Construction
Program Core-3 22CVTEPCTP Transport Planning 2 1 0 3 50 50 100
Program Core-4 22CVTEPCAM Applied Soil Mechanics 2 1 0 3 50 50 100
Research Methodology and 50 50 100
Institute Core-1 22ALLPICRM 2 0 0 2
IPR
Occupational Safety and 50 50 100
Institute Elective 22ALLPIESA 3 0 0 3
Health
Ability 50 50 100
Data Analysis using MS and
Enhancement 22CVTEAEDA 0 0 2 2
Excel
Course
Total 24 400 400 800
L-Lecture Hours; T-Tutorial Hours; P-Practical Hours

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 BMS COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING, BANGALORE - 560019
Autonomous Institute Affiliated to VTU
DEPARTMENT OF CIVIL ENGINEERIN1G
Transportation Engineering and Management- Scheme- 2022

II Semester
Credits Marks
Course Type Course Code Course Title CIE SEE Total
L T P Total
Analysis and Design of
Program Core-5 22CVTEPCAD 2 1 0 3 50 50 100
Pavements
22CVTEPCPE Pavement Evaluation and 50 50 100
Program Core-6 3 1 0 4
Management
Program Core-7 22CVTEPCTF Theories of Traffic Flow 2 1 1 4 50 50 100
Program 22CVTEPETE Transport Economics 2 1 0 50 50 100
3
Elective-1 22CVTEPETM Transportation Modeling
2 1 0
and Management
Program 22CVTEPEAT Advance Travelling 50 50 100
2 1 0
Elective-2 Demand Modelling 3
22CVTEPEOT Optimization Techniques 2 1 0
Institute Elective- 22ALLPIERA Renewable energy and 50 50 100
3 0 0 3
2 Alternative Fuels
Ability 22CVTEAEDS 50 50 100
Enhancement Civil-3D Design Studio 0 0 2 2
Course
Project 22CVTEPWMP Mini Project 0 0 2 2 50 50 100
Total 24 400 400 800

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 BMS COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING, BANGALORE - 560019
Autonomous Institute Affiliated to VTU
DEPARTMENT OF CIVIL ENGINEERING
Transportation Engineering and Management- Scheme- 2022

III Semester:
Credits Marks
Course Type Course Code Course Title CIE SEE Total
L T P Total
Industrial Internship / Industrial 50 50 100
22CVTENTIT 0 0 6 6
Training Training
Project 22CVTEPWP1 Major Project Phase -1 0 0 9 9 50 50 100
Non-Mandatory 2
22CVTENCM1 Non-Mandatory Course-1
Courses-1 Units
Total 15 100 100 200

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 BMS COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING, BANGALORE - 560019
Autonomous Institute Affiliated to VTU
DEPARTMENT OF CIVIL ENGINEERING
Transportation Engineering and Management- Scheme- 2022

IV Semester
Credits Marks
Course Type Course Code Course Title CIE SEE Total
L T P Total

Program Road Safety Audit and

22CVTEPERS
Elective-3 Accident Analysis 3 0 0 3 50 50 100
22CVTEPETS Transportation Structures
Geometric Design of
Program 22CVTEPEGD
Transportation Facilities
Elective-4 3 0 0 3 50 50 100
Intelligent Transportation
22CVTEPEIT
System
Project 22CVTEPWP2 Major Project Phase 2 0 0 11 11 50 50 100
Non-Mandatory 2
22CVTENCM2 Non-Mandatory Course-2
Course-2 units
Total 17 150 150 300

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I SEMESTER
SYLLABUS

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Course Applied Statistics SEE
Course Code 22CVTEBSAS 04 Hrs
Name & Probability Duration

Credits 04 L-T-P-S 3-1-0 CIE+SEE 50+50

COURSE OUTCOMES:
After the completion of the course students should be able to

conceptualize and identify real world events as a function of discrete/continuous

distributions and characterize them using parameters like moments, PDF and CDF.

Study relationships between various factors using Regression analysis and test the
validity of these relationships using statistical decision-making tools like hypothesis
testing.

Unit 1

Fundamentals of statistics: Classification of data – Nominal, ordinal, interval ratio, count,

Mean, variance, skewness, kurtosis, measures of central tendency, dispersion measures,
correlation, coefficient of variation, covariance. Moments and Moment generating
functions. Graphical description – area, pie, bar, line, scatter charts, Boxplots – quartiles
and percentiles. Sample and population, Sample size calculation and Sampling
techniques.

Unit 2

Hypothesis testing: Principle of hypothesis testing, Confidence interval, level of

significance, Power of a test, Central limit theorem, One-sample tests – Mean test and
variance test, Type-I & II errors, Two-sample tests – Independent and paired sample tests,
test for correlation, Test for distributions – Chi-squared test, KS or AD test, Analysis of
variance.

Unit 3

Random variables: Permutation and Combinations, Random experiments, Sample space,

events, Concepts of probability, Axioms of probability, important theorems on
probability, .
Discrete and continuous random variables, Probability Mass Function, Probability
Density Function and Cumulative Density Function, Conditional, marginal and joint
probability, Bayer’s rule.

Unit 4

Types of distributions: Discrete distributions – Bernoulli, binomial, multinomial,

geometric, negative binomial, Poisson distribution, Continuous distributions – uniform,
Exponential, Gamma, normal distributions. Properties of discrete and continuous
distributions.

Unit 5

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Jointly distributed random variables, Functions of random variables, random variable
generation – Inverse Transform method, Monte Carlo method.

REFERENCES:
Bilal M. Ayyub. Richard H. McCuen. Probability, Statistics, and reliability for Engineers
and Scientists. CRC Press. Taylor and Francis Group, 3rd edition.
Kumar Moluguram and G. Shanker Rao. Statistical Techniques for Transportation
Engineering. BS Publications.
Gupta, S.C. and Kapoor V.K. Fundamentals of Mathematical statistics, Sultan Chand and
Sons, 1978.
Medhi J (1982) Introduction to statistics. New age publications, New Delhi.
Walpole R. E. and R. H. Mayers (1982): Probability and statistics for Engineers and
Scientists. Wiley Intl. 2002.
Johnson R and G. Bhattacharya (1985): Statistics – principles and methods. John Wiley,
N Y.
Ross S. M. Probability and statistics for Engineers. Wiley Int. Edition.

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Course TRAFFIC Course SEE
22CVTEPCTE 03 Hrs
Name ENGINEERING Code Duration

Credits 03 L-T-P-S 2-1-0 CIE+SEE 50+50

COURSE OUTCOMES:
After the completion of the course students should be able to
Conceptualize/visualize the road traffic in terms of fundamental traffic flow parameters
and measure them on the field.
Analyze and evaluate the performance of interrupted and uninterrupted transport facilities
based on appropriate measures of effectiveness

Unit 1
Introduction to Traffic Engineering - Fundamental parameters of traffic flow and their
relation – speed, density, volume. Fundamental definitions of traffic terminologies. Travel
time, headway, spacing, time-space diagram – vehicle trajectory, Time mean speed and
Space mean speed, Traffic flow and capacity, Vehicle classes.

Traffic measurement procedures - Measurement at a point – traffic volume, data

analysis, Concepts of ADT and AADT, Measurement over a short section – percentile
speeds, design speed and speed distributions, Measurement along a length of a road –
density and travel time measurement, automated measurement – GPS, loop detectors,
video analysis, moving observer method.

Unit 2
Introduction to the concept of Passenger car equivalents (PCEs), Importance of Capacity
and LOS. Introduction to Indo HCM - Capacity analysis and LOS determination of Single
Lane, Intermediate and two-lane Interurban bidirectional roads.

Unit 3
Capacity and LOS determination of Multilane Divided Interurban highways, Interurban
and Urban Expressways.

Unit 4
Capacity and LOS of Urban roads.
Traffic Intersection control: Principles of traffic control. Elements of traffic signal,
Design principles of a traffic signal – Webster and IRC methods, Evaluation of traffic
signals – Delay models, Capacity and LOS of a signalized intersection.

Unit 5
Uncontrolled intersection – LOS, critical gap, and follow-up time. Capacity and LOS of
Unsignalized Intersections. Capacity and LOS of Roundabouts.

REFERENCES:
NPTEL course on Traffic Engineering & Management by Dr. Tom V. Mathews, IIT
Bombay.
Roess, RP., McShane, WR. and Prassas, ES. (1998), Traffic Engineering, Prentice Hall.
Papacostas, C. S. (1987), Fundamentals of Transportation Engineering, Prentice Hall.

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Kadiyali, LR (1987), Traffic Engineering and Transportation Planning, Khanna.
Highway Capacity Manual (2000), Transportation Research Board, USA.
Khanna, S. K. and Justo, C. E. G. (1991), Highway Engineering, Nemchand.
Pingnataro, G. J. (1970), Principles of Traffic Engineering, Mc Graw - Hill.
IRC Codes.

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 PAVEMENT
Course Course SEE
MATERIALS & 22CVTEPCPM 03 Hrs
Name Code Duration
CONSTRUCTION

Credits 04 L-T-P-S 2-1-1 CIE+SEE 50+50

COURSE OUTCOMES:
After the completion of the course the student should be
Able to acquire and apply knowledge of properties of road aggregates and binders in
conducting various laboratory tests.
Qualified to design bituminous mix with Rothfutch method considering the required
specifications.
Understand the application of various equipment used for road construction
Able to understand Technology and the construction process of Bituminous and Cement-
Concrete roads

Part A: Pavement Materials

Unit 1

Aggregates: Origin, classification, requirements, properties and tests on road aggregates,

concepts of size and gradation - design gradation, maximum aggregate size, aggregate
blending to meet specification.

Bitumen and Modified Bitumen: Origin, preparation, properties and chemical

constitution of bituminous road binders; requirements.
Unit 2

Bituminous Emulsions and Cutbacks and Tar: Preparation, characteristics, uses and
tests.

Adhesion of Bituminous Binders to Road Aggregates: Adhesion failure, mechanism of

stripping, tests and methods of improving adhesion.
Unit 3

Bituminous Mixes: Introduction-Various types of bituminous mixes- Mechanical

properties, dense and open textured mixes, flexibility and brittleness, (No Hveem
Stabilometer & Hubbard-Field Tests) bituminous mix, design methods using Rothfuch’s
Method only and specification using different criteria - The Marshall Stability Analysis
of Bituminous Mixture- voids in mineral aggregates, voids in total mix, bulk density,
percentage voids filled with bitumen, stability, and flow- Introduction to Superpave mix
design method.

Smart Materials : warm mix asphalt.

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Part B: Pavement Construction

Unit 4
Equipment in Highway Construction: Various types of equipment for excavation,
grading and compaction - their working principle, advantages and limitations. Special
equipment for bituminous and cement concrete pavement and stabilized soil road
construction.

Unit 5

Subgrade: Preparation of subgrade- construction of embankments and cuts for roads;

Quality control tests.

Flexible Pavements: Specifications of materials, construction method and field control

checks for of flexible pavement layers –BM- DBM and BC

Cement Concrete Pavements: – PQC-FRCC- Specifications and method of cement

concrete pavement construction; Quality control tests; Construction of various types of
joints.

REFERENCES:
RRL, DSIR, `Bituminous Materials in Road Construction', HMSO Publication
RRL, DSIR, `Soil Mechanics for Road Engineers', HMSO Publication
Khanna, S.K., and Justo, C.E.G., `Highway Engineering', Nem Chand and Bros. Roorkee
Sharma, S.C., `Construction Equipment and its Management', Khanna Publishers
Relevant IRC Codes & MoRT&H Specifications for Roads and Bridge Works, 2013 (5th
Edition)
Pritvi Singh Kandhal, BITUMINOUS ROAD CONSTRUCTION IN INDIA,2020, PHI,
New Delhi
7. Rajib B. Mallick and Tahar El-Korchi, PAVEMENT ENGINEERING,
Principles and Practice, CRC Publication, NewYork. 2015

Lab Work :
Unit 1

Coarse Aggregate: Gradation- Routhfutch Method- Shape tests-Aggregate Impact Test-

Los Angeles Abrasion Test – Compressive strength of Aggregates- Specific Gravity Test
and Water Absorption Test

Unit 2

Bitumen: Penetration Test-Ductility Test- Softening point Test-Flash and Fire Point Test-
Viscosity test- Stripping Test- Thin Film Oven Test- Marshall Stability Mix Design-
Analysis- Inter pretation of Graphs

Unit 3

Cement Concrete: Cement Concrete Mix Design-Tests on FRC and PQC

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Unit 4

Soil Mechanics: Identification of Soil type :Basic Tests-Gradation-dry and wet-

Hydrometer Analysis- Attenberg Limits- Sp.Gr Test-Bulk Density- Compaction Test
Sand Replacement Method-Core Cutter method –

Unit 5

Triaxial and Shear Test- CBR Test

REFERENCES:
Highway Material Testing – S K Khanna- C.E.G. Justo and A. Veeraragavan , Nemchand
Bros- Rookee, 2012.
Relevant IS and IRC Code

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Course TRANSPORT Course SEE
22CVTEPCTP 03 Hrs
Name PLANNING Code Duration

Credits 03 L-T-P 2-1-0 CIE+SEE 50+50

COURSE OUTCOMES:
After the completion of the course the student should be able to
Estimate travel demand for urban settlements
Prepare demand distribution models (gravity models) and modal split models for mode
choice analysis.
Develop and calibrate trip generation rates for specific types of land use developments.

Unit 1
Land use and Transportation System: Introduction-Urban system Components-
Concepts and definitions-Criteria for measuring urban sprawl— Location theory-urban
growth or decline

Unit 2

Transportation Planning Process: Introduction-Definition-Factors to be considered;

Land use transportation planning; systems approach-Stages-Inventory of Existing
Conditions-Difficulties in implementation.

Unit 3

Transport Surveys: Basic Movements- Study Area-Zones--Origin-Destination survey

Objectives- Different types of Transportation surveys and interpretation

Unit 3

Trip Generation and Distribution: Factors governing trip generation and attraction –
Application of Regression Analysis- Methods of trip distribution; Growth and Synthetic
Models-Calibration and Application of gravity model.-Category analysis. Problems

Unit 4

Modal Split and Assignment: Factors affecting modal split; Modal split in transport
planning; Principles of traffic assignment; assignment techniques. Problems

Unit 5

Land Use Models – Lowry Model-Hansen’s Accessibility Model-Density-Saturation

Gradient Model-Problems (Except on Lowry Model)

Mass Transit Systems: Types- Capacity, Fleet planning and Scheduling.

REFERENCES:

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Kadiyali, L. R., `Traffic Engineering and Transportation Planning' - Khanna Publication,
New Delhi, 2009
Jotin Khisty and B. Kent Lall “Transportation Engineering –An Introduction- PHI, New
Delhi, 3rd Indian Edition, 2006.
James H Banks – “Introduction to Transportation Engineering, TMH, New Delhi 2011
Institute of Traffic Engineers - An Introduction to Highway Transportation Engineering
'New York., 1982

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Course APPLIED SOIL Course SEE
22CVTEPCAM 03 Hrs
Name MECHANICS Code Duration

Credits 03 L-T-P- 2-1-0 CIE+SEE 50+50

COURSE OBJECTIVE: To gain knowledge about assessing suitability of soil as a

subgrade or as a material for construction of roads and embankments.

COURSE OUTCOME:
An ability to :

CO1 : Identify and classify soil.

CO2 : Demonstrate knowledge of evaluating their suitability and suggest soil strength
improvement techniques for road construction.

Unit 1

Introduction: Soil Mechanics applications to Highway Engg. Soil formations, Types,

Regional Soil deposits of India, list of Index properties, numericals on field density, grain
size, Atterberg limit, their desirable limits from IRC codes, soil classification systems-
IS, HRB classification, problems on classification of soils.
7 hours

Unit 2
Soil Compaction: Introduction, Lab Tests, Factors affecting, Structure &Engg behavior
of compacted soil, Application : Field compaction specifications Filed compaction
control, Different types of Equipment used for compaction, their choice, Numericals –
compaction, volume of soil excavation from borrow pit
8 hours

Unit 3
Shear strength of soil: Introduction, types of shear tests, drainage conditions,
numericals importance of unconfined compressive strength of clays in construction of
roads,
Application of shear parameters in slope stability- method of slices.
7 hours

Unit 4

Permeability of soil: Introduction, Darcy’s Law, Validity, Factors affecting,

Determination of permeability –constant head and falling head methods, pumping –out
tests, , problems.
Application of permeability in roads : Types of highway drainage, sub surface drainage
methods, Road construction in water logged areas, landslides-Causes and effects.

Unit 5
7hours

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Soil stabilization: Introduction, purpose, types- lime, cement, case studies of road
construction.
Reinforced Earth Structures: Introduction, Components, Advantages, Types of stability
– external, Internal,, Geosynthetics- Types, Functions, their uses in road embankments
and railway works, and other uses. 7 hours

REFERENCES:
Basic and Applied soil Mechanics, Gopal Ranjan, ASR Rao, New Age International
Publishers.
Soil Mechanics & Foundation Engg, Dr. B. C. Punmia, Ashok Kumar Jain, Arun
Kumar Jain, Laxmi Publications (P) Ltd, 18th edition.
Highway Engg, S.K. Khanna, C.E.G. Justo, 5th edition.
Soil Mechanics & Foundation Engg – K.R. Arora Standard Publishers Distributors.
Soil Mechanics for road Engineers – HMSO, London.
Soil Reinforcement and geosynthetics by Dr. G.L. Sivakumar babu, Universities press
(india) Pvt Ltd,
Relevant IRC – Codes

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Course RESEARCH Course SEE 03 Hrs
METHODOLOGY 22ALLPICRM
Name Code Duration
AND IPR
Credits 02 L-T-P 2-0-0 CIE+SEE 50+50

Course Outcomes: At the end of the course, students will be able to:
CO1: Define the research problem, identify objectives and develop a methodology for
the research problem
CO2: Interpret the literature, analyse the findings of research and technical reports and
thesis
Module 1:
Meaning, Objectives and Characteristics of research - Research methods Vs
Methodology - Types of research - Descriptive Vs. Analytical, Applied Vs. Fundamental,
Quantitative Vs. Qualitative, Conceptual Vs. Empirical - Research process - Criteria of
good research - Developing a research plan.
Module 2:
Defining the research problem - Selecting the problem - Necessity of defining the
problem -Techniques involved in defining the problem-Importance of literature review in
defining a problem- Survey of literature - Primary and secondary sources - Reviews,
treatise, monographs-patents - web as a source - searching the web - Identifying gap areas
from literature review -Development of working hypothesis.
Module 3:
Research design and methods – Research design – Basic Principles- Need of research
design –Features of good design – Important concepts relating to research design –
Observation and Facts, Laws and Theories, Prediction and explanation, Induction,
Deduction, Development of Models - Developing a research plan - Exploration,
Description, Diagnosis, and Experimentation- Determining experimental and sample
designs.
Module 4:
Sampling design - Steps in sampling design - Characteristics of a good sample design -
Types of sample designs - Measurement and scaling techniques- Methods of data
collection – Collection of primary data - Data collection instruments
Module 5:
Testing of hypotheses - Basic concepts – Procedure for hypotheses testing flow diagram
for hypotheses testing - Data analysis with Statistical Packages – Correlation and
Regression - Important parametric test - Chi-square test – Analysis of variance and
Covariance
Module 6:
IPRs- Invention and Creativity- Intellectual Property-Importance and Protection of
Intellectual Property Rights (IPRs)- A brief summary of: Patents, Copyrights,
Trademarks, Industrial Designs- Integrated Circuits-Geographical Indications-
Establishment of WIPO-Application and Procedures.
Module 7:
Interpretation and report writing - Techniques of interpretation - Structure and
components of scientific reports - Different steps in the preparation - Layout, structure
and language of the report - Illustrations and tables - Types of report - Technical reports
and thesis

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REFERENCE BOOKS:
1.Garg, B.L., Karadia, R., Agarwal, F. and Agarwal, U.K., 2002. “An introduction to
Research Methodology”, RBSA Publishers.
2.Kothari, C.R., 1990. “Research Methodology: Methods and Techniques”. New Age
International. 418p.
3.Anderson, T. W., “An Introduction to Multivariate Statistical Analysis”, Wiley
Eastern Pvt., Ltd., New Delhi
4.Sinha, S.C. and Dhiman, A.K., 2002. “Research Methodology”, Ess Ess Publications.
2 volumes.
5.Trochim, W.M.K., 2005. “Research Methods: the concise knowledge base”, Atomic
Dog Publishing. 270p.
6.Day, R.A., 1992.”How to Write and Publish a Scientific Paper”, Cambridge
University Press.
7.Fink, A., 2009. “Conducting Research Literature Reviews: From the Internet to
Paper”.Sage Publications
8.Coley, S.M. and Scheinberg, C. A., 1990, "Proposal Writing", Sage Publications.
9. Keith Eugene Maskus , “Intellectual Property Rights in the Global Economy”:,
Institute for International Economics, Washington, DC, 2000
10.Subbarau NR-“Handbook on Intellectual Property Law and Practice”-S
Viswanathan Printers and Publishing Private Limited.1998

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Course Data analysis using Course SEE 03
22CVTEAEDA
Name MS Excel Code Duration Hrs

Credits 2 L-T-P-S 0-0-2 CIE+SEE 50+50

Course Outcomes
1. Ability to Solve analytical problems using MS Excel interface
2. Analyze Data using various commands and tools
3. Develop codes using Visual basic/Macros

Unit 1 – Excel formulas for Beginner & Clean data in Excel

Clean data, Data cleaning tips and tricks, Importing Data, Text functions to extract data,
editing column data, formatting column functions, Charts & graphs.

Unit 2 - Pivot tables in Excel

Understanding the Dataset, The importance of Cleaning data, Formatting data as a table,
Creating a Pivot Table, Analysing data by Pivoting Table Fields, Grouping data, Value
Field Settings

Unit 3 - Functions to use dynamic arrays to solve problems

FILTER, RANDARRAY, SEQUENCE, UNIQUE, SORT, SORTBY, XLOOKUP,
XMATCH

Unit 4 - Advanced Formulas in Excel

Logical Functions (IF, IFS, AND, OR), Two-way lookups (INDEX, MATCH), Assigning
Random Values (CHOOSE, RANDBETWEEN), Finding the Most Frequent Occurrence
(INDEX, MATCH, MODE, SUMPRODUCT), Looking up Values (XLOOKUP,
VLOOKUP, HLOOKUP), Extracting Test Strings (LEFT, RIGHT, LEN, FIND), Sum
and Count with Multiple Criteria (SUMIFS, COUNTIFS), Dynamic SUM Calculations
(SUM, OFFSET, MATCH)

Unit 5 - Macros and Basic VBA in EXCEL

Macros, Examples of Macros in Action, VBA, Recording, saving and running a macro,
recording a Macro with relative referencing, Complex Macros, Exploring the VBA Editor
Window, understanding how VBA code is built, Editing VBA Macro Code, Assigning
Macros as shortcuts.

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II SEMESTER
SYLLABUS

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 ANALYSIS AND
Course Course SEE
DESIGN OF 22CVTEPCAD 03 Hrs
Name Code Duration
PAVEMENTS

Credits 03 L-T-P-S 2-1-0-0 CIE+SEE 50+50

COURSE OUTCOMES:
After the completion of the course the student should be able to
1) List and explain the various factors affecting design and performance of
pavements.
2) Design flexible and rigid pavements.
3) Understand the importance and design concepts of providing Rural Roads

Unit 1

Introduction: Introduction-Highway and airport pavements, Types and component parts

of pavements, their differences - Factors affecting design and performance of pavements.

Unit 2

Stresses and Deflections in Flexible Pavements: Stresses and deflections in

homogeneous masses. Burmister’s two-layer theory, three layer and multi-layer theories;
wheel load stresses, various factors in traffic wheel loads; ESWL and EWL factors.
Pavement behavior under transient traffic loads. Problems on above

Unit 3

Flexible Pavement Design Methods For Highways: Introduction-Different Methods-

CBR method-Principle –Testing as per IRC, AASHTO and Asphalt Institute and Shell
Method.- Overlay designs- Benkelman deflection study - Problems on above

Unit 4

Stresses in Rigid Pavements: Introduction-Factors affecting design and performance of

pavements-Important Definitions- Types of stresses and causes, factors influencing the
stresses; general considerations in rigid pavement analysis, EWL, wheel load stresses,
warping stresses, frictional stresses, combined stresses. Problems on above

Unit 5

Rigid Pavement Design: Types of joints in cement concrete pavements and their
functions, joint spacing; design of CC pavement for roads and runways, design of joint
details for longitudinal joints, contraction joints and expansion joints. IRC method of
design by stress ratio method. Design of continuously reinforced concrete pavements,
Problems on above

REFERENCES:
Yoder, E.J., and Witczak, Principles of Pavement Design, 2nd ed. John Wiley and Sons,
1975.

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Yang, Design of Functional Pavements, McGraw Hill Book Co.
Khanna and Justo, Test Book of Highway Engineering, Nemchand brothers, Roorke-
2004.
Huang, Pavement Analysis, Elsevier Publications
HMSO, Soil Mechanics for Road Engineers, Her Majesty’s Stationary Office, London.
Manual for Rural Roads- IRC Publication
IRC, Codes and Special Publications
PIARC, International Road Maintenance Hand Book –Maintenance of Paved Roads,
France.
PIARC, International Road Maintenance hand Book –Maintenance of Unpaved Roads,
HRB/TRB/IRC/International Conference on Structural Design of Asphalt Pavements.
CMA Hand Book

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 PAVEMENT
Course EVALUATION Course SEE
22CVTEPCPM 03 Hrs
Name AND Code Duration
MANAGEMENT

Credits 04 L-T-P-S 3-0-1-0 CIE+SEE 50+50

COURSE OUTCOMES:
After the completion of the course the student should be able to
1. Identify the factors influencing performance of pavements
2. Carry out structural and functional evaluation of pavements
3. Explain the use of models for pavement management
4. Develop a framework for efficient pavement management system

PAVEMENT EVALUATION
Unit 1

Introduction: Structural and functional requirements of flexible and rigid pavements;

pavement distress; different types of failures, causes.

Evaluation of Surface Condition: Methods of measurement of skid resistance,

unevenness, ruts and cracks. Pavement surface condition evaluation by physical
measurements, by riding comfort and other methods; their applications.

PAVEMENT MANAGEMENT
Unit 2

Introduction: Definition -Components of Pavement Management Systems, Essential

features.
Pavement Management Levels and functions: Ideal PMS- Network and Project levels
of PMS-Influence Levels- PMS Functions- Function of Pavement evaluation.

Unit 3

Pavement Performance: Serviceability Concept- Development of Serviceability Index-

PSI-RCI- Roughness- Roughness Components- Evaluation-Equipment- Universal
Roughness standard-Techniques-IRI – Application of Roughness Data in Network level
and Project Level.

Unit 4

Evaluation of Pavement Structural capacity: Basics- NDT and Analysis—Condition

Surveys- Distress-Destructive Structural Analysis- Application in Network and Project
Levels-Methods and Equipment- Combined Measures of Pavement Quality-Concept-
Methods of developing a combined index-limitations.

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Establishing Criteria: Need- Characteristics- effect of changing criteria- examples-
Prediction models for pavement deterioration-Need-measures to be predicted-
requirements-Basic types of Prediction Models-

Unit 5

Expert Systems and Pavement Management: Applications of expert systems for

managing pavements, expert system for pavement evaluation and rehabilitation,
knowledge-based expert systems, case studies.

REFERENCES:
1. Yoder, E.J., and Witczak, Principles of Pavement Design, 2nd ed. John
Wiley and Sons, 1975.
2. Yang, Design of Functional Pavements, McGraw Hill Book Co.
3. Khanna and Justo, Test Book of Highway Engineering, Nemchand
brothers, Roorke- 2011
4. Ralph Haas and Ronald W. Hudson, 'Pavement Management System',
McGraw Hill Book Co. 1978.
5. Ralph Haas, Ronald Hudson Zanieswki. Modern Pavement Management,
Kreiger Publications, New York, 1992.
6. Proceedings of North American Conference on Managing Pavement, USA,
2004.
7. Proceedings of International Conference on Structural Design of Asphalt
Pavements NCHRP, TRR and TRB Special Reports, USA, 2006.

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Course THEORIES OF Course SEE 03
22CVTEPETF
Name TRAFFIC FLOW Code Duration Hrs

Credits 03 L-T-P-S 2-1-0-0 CIE+SEE 50+50

COURSE OUTCOMES:
After the completion of the course the student should be able to
Analyze and apply microscopic and macroscopic traffic flow models using empirically
collected traffic flow data
Apply queuing theory in formulating and solving problems related to real world queuing
systems

Unit 1

Traffic Stream Parameters: Macro and microscopic traffic parameters – Speed,

Density, flow, TMS, SMS, Equations of traffic flow, Time-space diagram,

Unit 2

Macroscopic Traffic flow models: Macroscopic traffic flow models, Empirical and
Theoretical traffic flow models – Greenshield, Greenberg, Northwestern, Underwood
models, Single regime and multi regime models.

Unit 3

Microscopic traffic flow model : Car following model, Pipes model, Forbes model,
Response stimulus models, Car following simulation, Vehicle arrival models, Optimal
target velocity model, Psycho physical model, Stability analysis, Fluid flow models.

Unit 4

Differential equations in traffic flow: Continuity equations, Partial differential

equations (PDE) of traffic flow – Solving Linear PDE, Solving non-linear PDE,
Shockwaves and its application.

Unit 5

Queuing theory: Incident analysis, Probabilistic analysis of traffic flows, Gap acceptance
models, Random queuing systems, Analysis of MM1 queues.

REFERENCES:
1. Drew, D.R., Traffic Flow Theory and Control, McGraw Hill., 1978.
2. Adolf D. May, Traffic flow fundamentals,
3. TRB, Traffic Flow Theory - A Monograph, SR165, 1975.
4. Burrough P.A. and Rachel A. McDonell, Principles of Geographical Information
Systems, Oxford Publication, 2004.
5. Sussman, J. M., Perspective on ITS, Artech House Publishers, 2005.

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Course TRANSPORT Course SEE
22CVTEPETE 03 Hrs
Name ECONOMICS Code Duration

Credits 03 L-T-P-S 3-0-0-0 CIE+SEE 50+50

COURSE OUTCOMES:
After the completion of the course the student should be able to
1. Apply the concepts and tools of microeconomics.
2. Understand basic concepts of economic analysis.
3. Understand Economic theory as applied to transport, including demand, supply
and pricing theory and practice.

Unit 1

Introduction: Concepts and Principles of Engineering Economics, Identification and

Measurements of Highway Benefits, Highway Transportation Costs, Road User Costs and
Benefits- Introduction to PPP - Concepts of BOO, BOT, BOOT, Road User Cost Study in
India.

Unit 2

Methods of Economic Analysis: Basic formulas-Methods- BCR-NPV-IRR –Their

Basic Characteristics, Illustrative applications on above Methods of Economic Analysis,
Comparison of the Methods of Analysis-

Unit 3

Evaluation of Engineering Alternatives-Present Worth Method –Future Worth Method-

Characteristics and Limitations of the Different Methods of Economic Analysis, Problems
on above. Break Even Analysis-Sensitivity Analysis. Case studies and problems.

Unit 4

Depreciation Concepts: Depreciation Cost, accounting Methods, Salvage Value

Estimation, Depreciation, Problems.

Unit 5

Supply and Demand: Concept-Definition-Factors affecting Demand and Supply- Shift in

Demand and Supply- Transportation demand Model- Equilibrium-Sensitivity of Travel
Demand- Elasticities –determination of Elasticity from regression analysis -Consumer
Surplus- Marginal Cost-Average Cost- Pricing- Concept of Road Prising-Problems.

REFERENCES:

REFERENCE BOOKS:
1. R. Paneer Selvam “Engineering Economics”PHI Learning Pvt. Ltd., New Delhi 2013
2. Jotin Khisty and Kent Lall, ‘Introduction to Transportation Engineering’ PHI, New
Delhi,2010
3. Kadiyali.L.R.’ Traffic Engineering and Transport planning’, Khanna Publications, New

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Delhi, 2000.
4. Relevant IRC Codes and Practices
5. James L Riggs, ‘Engineering Economics’ 4 th Edition, Tata McGrawhill, New Delhi,
2010.
6. Prasanna Chandra, ‘Financial Management’ 5 thEdition,Tata McGrawhill, New Delhi,
2012

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 Transportation
Course Course SEE
Modeling and 22CVTEPETM 03 Hrs
Name Code Duration
Management

Credits 03 L-T-P-S 2-1-0-0 CIE+SEE 50+50

COURSE OUTCOMES:
After the completion of the course the student should be able to
Able to have the knowledge in system Dynamics of simulation
Able to generate Transportation Models

Unit 1

Systems Approach Concept: System – Concepts, Theories – Classification – Models –

Concept of Modeling exercises – Phases in model building process – System Approach –
System Dynamics (S.D) View Points – Physical Flow – Information Flow.

Unit 2

Model Conceptualisation: Causal Loop (CL) Diagramming – Diagramming Approach –

Justification for links – Conceptualisation and Development of Causal Loop
Representations - Case Study examples in C.L diagramming in Transportation Planning –
Principles of Systems and its Hierarchies.

Unit 3

Model Development And Scenario Analysis: System Dynamic Model Development -

Flow Diagramming methodologies – Stocks and Rate Variable Concepts – Relevance of
selection in Level and other auxiliary variables – Significance of Sensitivity Analysis in
Simulation Modeling – Importance of Policy and Scenario Analysis.

Unit 4

Model Verification And Validation: Concepts of Model Verification – Model

Calibration – Model Validation - Sensitivity and Dimensional Analysis – Methods of SD
Model Validation – Comparison of Conventional Model Validation with Simulation
Model Validation efforts.

Unit 5

Modeling Transportation Systems: Conventional Modeling – Computer Simulation

Modeling efforts – Application to Traffic and Transportation Systems – Modeling of any
traffic systems for service quality enhancement – Modeling of transport, energy and
environment system interactions.

REFERENCES:
1. Pratab Mohapatra K.J.et al., "Introduction to System Dynamics Modeling",
University Press, Hyderabad,1994
2. Thirumurthy A.M., "Environmental Facilities and Urban Development in India –
A System Dynamics Model for Developing Countries, Academic Foundations,
India,1992.

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3. Nancy Roberts et al., "Introduction to Computer Simulation – A System
Dynamics Modeling Approach", Addison – Wesley, London,1983
4. Papacostas C.S., Prevedouros, "Transportation Engineering and Planning", 3rd
Edition, Prentice Hall of India, New Delhi,2002
5. John D.Edwards, Jr. P.E, "Transportation Planning Handbook, Institute of
Transportation Engineers, Prentice Hall Publication, Washington D.C., USA,1999

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Course Advanced Travel Course SEE
22CVTEPEAT 03 Hrs
Name demand Modeling Code Duration

Credits 03 L-T-P-S 2-1-0-0 CIE+SEE 50+50

COURSE OUTCOMES:

1. Analytically represent and analyze each step in a conventional 4-step Urban Transport
management system (UTMS)

2. Develop disaggregate choice models for each travel dimension - trip frequency,
destination, mode and route choice.

3. Develop both simple (binary and multinomial choice) and advanced analytical discrete
choice models (probit, Nested logit, Mixed logit etc.)

Unit 1
Trip frequency models – Regression based models - Simple linear regression models,
multiple linear regression models, Interpretation of coefficients, assumptions in linear
regression model, Trip production and Trip attraction models, Cross classification or
category analysis.

Unit 2
Introduction to Discrete choice models – Elements of decision-making process,
Consumer utility theory – deterministic and probabilistic choice theory, Specification of
deterministic and random components of utility, Binary logit model, Multinomial logit
model, Derivatives and Elasticities, IIA property of MNL, Red-bus Blue-bus paradox

Unit 3
Multinomial Probit models – Identification, Taste variation, Substitution patterns and
failure of IIA, Nested logit models – Nesting structures, Latent class models.

Unit 4
Specification and estimation of discrete choice models (MNL, MNP, NL etc.) model,
Behavioral inferences from the model, Nested logit models, Empirical application of
discrete choice theory for mode choice, route choice and Destination choice contexts.

Unit 5
Activity Based models – Introduction to Activities, Tours and Trips; Tours, Individuals
and Representative Individuals. The Activity Based Modeling (ABM) System, Population
Synthesis, Monte Carlo and Probabilistic Processes, Structuring Activities and Tours,
Solving ABM, Refining Activity or Tour Based Models, Extending Random Utility
Approaches.

References

1. Akiva, B., Discrete Choice Analysis: Theory and Application to Travel Demand, MIT
Press, 1985.
2. Alan Geoffrey Wilson. Optimisation in Location and Transport Analysis, John Wiley
&

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Sons, 1981 (Digitized: 31 March 2011)
3. Harry Timmermans, Progress in Activity Based Analysis, Elsevier Science, 2005.
4. Michael A. Florian, Lecture Notes in Economics & Mathematical Systems:
Traffic
Equilibrium Methods, Proceedings of the International Symposium Held at the Université
de Montréal, Springer, 1976
5. Oppenheim, N., Urban Travel Demand Modelling: From Individual Choices to general
Equilibrium, John Wiley and Sons, Inc., 1995 (Digitized 29 June 2011)
6. Orturzar, J., and Willumasen, L. G., Modelling Transport, Wiley Publishers, 2011.
7. Kenneth Train. Discrete Choice methods with Simulation.

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Course OPTIMIZATION Course SEE
22CVTEPEOT 03 Hrs
Name TECHNIQUES Code Duration

Credits 3 L-T-P-S 2-1-0-0 CIE+SEE 50+50

COURSE OUTCOMES:
The student will be able to :

Use effectively the different optimization techniques and apply to the appropriate
engineering problems.

Encounter, study and solve optimization problems.

Unit 1

Introduction to Optimization: Introduction - Historical developments - Engineering

applications of Optimization - Statement of an Optimization problem - Classification of
Optimization problems - Optimization Techniques. Optimization by calculus:
Introduction - Unconstrained functions of a single variable - Problems involving simple
constraints - Unconstrained functions of several variables – treatment of equality
constraints - Extension to multiple equality constraints – Optimization with inequality
constraints - The generalized Newton-Raphson method.

Unit 2

Linear Programming: Introduction - Applications of linear Programming - standard

form of a linear Programming problem - Geometry of linear Programming problems -
Definitions and theorems - Solution of a system of Linear simultaneous equations -
Pivotal reduction of a general system of equations - Motivation of the Simplex Method -
Simplex Algorithm - Two phases of the simplex method.

Unit 3

Non-Linear Programming: Introduction - Unimodal Function - Unrestricted search –

Exhaustive search - Dichotomous search - Interval Halving method - Fibonacci method -
Golden section method - Comparison of elimination methods - Unconstrained
optimization techniques – Direct search methods - Random search methods - grid search
method - Univariate method - Powell's method - Simplex method - Indirect search
methods - Gradient of a function - Steepest descent method - Conjugate gradient -
Newton's method.

Unit 4

Dynamic Programming: Introduction - Multistage decision processes - concept of sub-

optimization and the principle of optimality - computational procedure in dynamic
Programming - example illustrating the Calculus method of solution - example
illustrating the Tabular of solution - conversion of a final value problem into an initial
value problem - continuous dynamic Programming - Additional applications.

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Unit 5

Network Analysis: Introduction - Elementary graph theory - Network variables and

problem types Minimum-cost route - Network capacity problems - Modification of the
directional sense of the network, Application of Optimization Techniques.

REFERENCES:
1. Optimization: Theory and Applications by S.S. Rao. New Age International (p) Ltd.
2. Numerical Optimization Techniques for Engineering Design with applications by
G.N.Vanderplaats 2007.
3. Elements of Structural Optimization by R.T. Haftka and Z. Gurdal Kluwer academic
publishers.
4. Optimum Structural Design by U.Kirsch. Tata Mc Graw Hill. New York , 2014
5. Optimum Design of Structures by K.I. Majid, PHI, New Delhi, 2014

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 RENEWABLE
Course ENERGY AND Course SEE
22ALLPIERA 03 Hrs
Name ALTERNATIVE Code Duration
FUELS
L-T-P 50+50
Credits 03 3-0-0 CIE+SEE

Course Objective:
This course creates awareness in students about importance of alternative fuels,
combustion and emission characteristics of various gaseous and liquid alternative flues.

Course outcomes: On completion of this course, students are able to

CO1: Identify various renewable energy sources and their application alternative fuels.

CO2: Explicate various issues with non-renewable energy sources and understanding the
biofuels processing applications.

Unit – I
Introduction to Energy and Resources
Renewable energy sources and their advantages and limitations- Availability of solar
energy – Sun-earth relationships - Solar radiation measurement – Flat plate collectors –
Solar water heating systems – Evacuated Tubular Concentrators - Solar air heating
systems and applications – concepts on solar drying, cooking, desalination, solar ponds
and solar cooling - Passive heating and cooling of buildings – Basics of solar
concentrators and types Solar thermal power generation.

Unit – II
Biomass to Energy Conversion Processes
Anaerobic digestion, process parameters, biogas composition, digester types, high-rate
anaerobic conversion systems – Alcohol from biomass – Biodiesel: preparation,
characteristics and application - Biomass combustion and power generation – Briquetting
– Gasification: Process, types of gasifiers, applications – Waste to energy technologies.

Unit – III
Wind Energy
Types of wind mills – WEG components, Power curves– Indian wind potential. Small
Hydro Power: Types, site identification, head and flow measurement, discharge curve,
and system components. Technologies for harnessing renewable energy sources like
geothermal, wave, tidal and ocean thermal energy.

Unit – IV
Fossil fuels
Potential alternative liquid and gaseous fuels - Merits and demerits of various alternative
fuels – Engine requirements Methods of production - Properties - Blends of gasoline and

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alcohol - Performance in SI engines – Adaptability - Combustion and emission
characteristics - Performance in CI engines – Emission characteristics - Properties of
alcohol esters. Production and properties of CNG, LPG, hydrogen gas, biogas and
producer gas - Performance and Storage, distribution and safety aspects.

Unit – V
Biofuels
Properties - Esterification - Performance and emission characteristics - Bio-diesel: Feed
stock, characteristics, preparation (lab and commercial), storage, applications,
environmental impacts, economics, and policy.

REFERENCES:

1. Frank Kreith and D.Yogi Goswami (2007), Handbook of Energy Efficiency and
Renewable Energy, CRC Press.
2. John Twidell and Tony Weir (2006), Renewable Energy Resources, 2nd Edition,
Taylor & Francis, USA.
3. John A. Duffie and William A. Beckman (2006),
4. Solar Engineering of Thermal Process, 3rd Edition, John Wiley & Sons.
5. Gilbert M. Masters (2004), Renewable and Efficient Electric Power Systems, Wiley
Interscience.
6. Osamu Hirao and Richard Pefley (1988), Present and Future Automotive Fuels, Wiley
Interscience Publication, New York
7. Alcohols and Motor Fuels: Progress in Technology - Series No. 19 - SAE Publication
USA C

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Course CIVIL 3D Course SEE
22CVTEAEDS 03 Hrs
Name DESIGN STUDIO Code Duration

Credits 2 L-T-P-S 0-0-2-0 CIE+SEE 50+50

COURSE OUTCOMES:

1. Apply the concepts of Geometric Design in a graphical interface platform.

2. Reproduce the design of an entire road stretch including all necessary elements (curves
and geometrics etc..) in the design tool

Unit 1
Introduction to Civil 3D User Interface, Working with Points a. Working with Points b.
Editing Point c. Exporting and Importing Points

Unit 2
Working with Surfaces a. Working with Surfaces b. Adding to Surfaces c. Editing
Surfaces d. Exporting & Sharing Surfaces

Unit 3
Alignments a. Creating Alignments b. Alignment Labeling, Working with Profiles a.
Working with Profiles b. Editing Profiles c. Profile Labels

Unit 4
Assemblies and Subassemblies, Working with Corridors a. Creating Corridors b. Corridor
Attributes c. Corridors Editing d. Corridor Analysis, Sample Lines, Sections, and
Quantity Takeoffs a. Sample Lines b. Section Views c. Section View Edits & Analysis

Unit 5
Working with Plan Production Tools and Data Shortcuts

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III SEMESTER
SYLLABUS

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 INTERNSHIP /
Course Course SEE
INDUSTRIAL 22CVTENTIT 03 Hrs
Name Code Duration
TRAINING

Credits 2 L-T-P-S 0-0-2-0 CIE+SEE 50+50

Industrial Training

COURSE OUTCOMES:

At the end of the course Students will be able to :

CO1: Comprehend Company’s Organizational/ Financial Structure and demonstrate

professional Skills relevant to the Technology
CO2 : Apply and Engineering Theory and practice

MAJOR
Course Course SEE
PROJECT PHASE 22CVTEPWP1 03 Hrs
Name Code Duration
-I

Credits 2 L-T-P-S 0-0-2-0 CIE+SEE 50+50

Major Project- I

COURSE OUTCOMES:

At the end of the course Students will be able to :

CO1 : Articulate specific Problem in the field of Transportation Engineering through

critical thinking

CO2 : Exhibit skills in the Evolving and designing Conduct of experiments

CO3 : Successfully Interconnect complex Engineering activities

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IV SEMESTER
SYLLABUS

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Course ROAD SAFETY Course SEE 03
22CVTEPERS
Name ENGINEERING Code Duration hours
50 +
Credits 03 L–T–P 3–0–0 CIE + SEE
50

COURSE OUTCOMES:
After the completion of the course the student should be able to
CO – 1 Acquire knowledge of statistical methods in Road Safety Analysis
Apply safety principles in the provision, improvement and maintenance of
CO – 2
roads to prevent accidents through road safety audit.
Evaluate the effectiveness of various management techniques adopted in
CO – 3
reducing road accident.

UNIT-1
Introduction to Road Safety
Road accidents, Trends – Global and Indian level, Human factors and road user
limitations, Basic Characteristics of Motor-Vehicle Traffic, Speed and its effect on road
safety; Vehicle factors; Highway safety in India.
(06 Hours)
UNIT-2
Data Collection and Analysis of Crash Data
Before-after methods in crash analysis, Recording of crash data, Crash Causation,
Collision diagrams; Accident Investigation and Analysis; Statistical Methods in Road
Safety Analysis – Regression Method & Poisson Method; Black Spot Identification and
Investigations, Case Studies.
(10 Hours)
UNIT-3
Road Safety Audits
Key elements of a road safety audit, Road Safety Audits & Investigations, Work Zone
Traffic Management Plans; Crash investigation and analysis, Methods for identifying
hazardous road locations, Case Studies
(12 Hours)

UNIT-4
Road Signs and Marking
Classification, Location of Signs, measures of sign effectiveness, Types of visual
perception, sign regulations, sign visibility, sign variables, Text versus symbols. Role of
Road markings, Classification, visibility. Delineators, Traffic Impact Attenuators, Road
side rest areas, Safety Barriers, Traffic Aid Posts.
(06 Hours)
UNIT-5
Incident Management and Road Safety Issues
Introduction, Characteristics of Traffic Incidents, Types of Incidents, Impacts, Incident
management process, Incident traffic management, Road safety issues and various
measures for road safety; Legislation, Enforcement, Education and Propaganda, Air
quality, Noise and Energy Impacts; Cost of Road Accidents.
(06 Hours)

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REFERENCES:
• Kadiyali, L.R., Traffic Engineering and Transport Planning, Khanna Publications,
New Delhi, 2009.
• Handbook of Road Safety Measures, Second Edition, Rune Elvik, Alena Hoye, Truls
Vaa, Michael Sorenson, Emerald Group Publishing, 2009.
• Latest Editions of Relevant Indian Roads Congress (IRC) Publications.
• Road Safety by NCHRP.

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Course TRANSPORTATION Course SEE
22CVTEPETS 03 Hrs
Name STRUCTURES Code Duration

Credits 03 L-T-P-S 3-0-0 CIE+SEE 50+50

COURSE OUTCOMES:
After the completion of the course the student should be able to :

1. Decide the selection of transportation structures, list the factors affecting design of
various transportation structures and generate the input parameters required for
design.

2. Summarize the design methodology and arrive at design values for various
transportation structures.

Unit 1

Introduction: Principles of Planning of Elevated Rail Transit System, grade separation

structures, pedestrian crossing and sub- ways.

Unit 2

Loads on Bridges: Dead loads, live loads, dynamic effects of vehicles, longitudinal
forces, centrifugal forces, wind loads, earth quake forces, stream flow pressure, load
combinations, design examples.

Unit 3

Design of Bridge Slabs: Longitudinally reinforced deck slabs, transversely reinforced

bridge slabs.

Unit 4

Design of Reinforced Concrete Bridges: Design procedures for T- beam, box girder
bridges design examples.
Unit 5

Design of Pre-stressed Concrete Bridges: Design code, design examples.

Segmental Box bridges - precast sections, criteria, design examples

Sub-Structure Design: Foundation investigation, bearings, bridge pier design, and

abutment design, Examples.

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REFERENCES:
Raina, R. K, 'Principles of Design of RCC Bridges, Tata McGraw Hill,1999.
Krishnaraju‘ Bridge Engineering‘, UPD Publishers, New Delhi,2000.
Conrad P. Heins and Richard A. Lawrie, `Design of Modern Concrete Highway Bridges,
JohnWileyandSons,1999.
Baider Bakht and Leslie, G. Jaeger, `Bridge Analysis Simplified,
McGrawHillBookCo,1998.
Johnson Victor, `Bridge Engineering', Oxford IBH, NewDelhi,2000
Relevant IRC and BIS Codes.

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 GEOMETRIC DESIGN
Course OF Course SEE 03
22CVTEPEGD
Name TRANSPORTATION Code Duration Hrs
FACILITIES

Credits 03 L-T-P-S 2-1-0-0 CIE+SEE 50+50

COURSE OUTCOMES:
After the completion of the course the student should be able to
Design the geometric elements of horizontal and vertical alignment
Design the geometric elements of cross-section, rural and urban arterials and
intersections.

Unit 1

Introduction: Classification of rural highways and urban roads. Objectives and

requirements of highway geometric design. Design Control and Criteria. Design Elements
- Sight distances - types, analysis, factors affecting, and measurements.

Unit 2

Horizontal alignment: - design considerations, stability at curves, superelevation,

widening, transition curves; curvature at intersections, Problems.

Unit 3

Vertical alignment: - grades, ramps, design of summit and valley curves, combination
of vertical and horizontal alignment including design of hair pin bends, design of
expressways, IRC standards and guidelines for design. Problems.

Unit 4

Cross Section Elements: Right of way and width considerations, roadway, shoulders,
kerbs traffic barriers, medians, frontage roads; Facilities for pedestrians, bicycles, buses
and trucks, Pavement surface characteristics - types, cross slope, skid resistance,
unevenness.

Unit 5

Design Considerations: Design considerations for rural and urban arterials, freeways,
and other rural and urban roads - design speeds, volumes, levels of service and other
design considerations. Design Of Intersections: Characteristics and design considerations
of at-grade intersections; Different types of islands, channelization; median openings;
Rotary intersections; Grade separations and interchanges - types, warrants, adaptability
and design details; Interchanges - different types, ramps. Computer applications for
intersection and interchange design.

REFERENCES:

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AASHO, “A Policy on Geometric Design of Highways and Streets', American
Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials, Washington D.C.
Khanna S.K. and Justo, C. E. G. `Highway Engineering', Nem Chand and Bros.,2000.
DSIR, `Roads in Urban Areas', HMSO, London.
Jack E Leish and Associates, `Planning and Design Guide: At-Grade Intersections'.
Illinios.
Relevant IRC Codes & Publications.

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 INTELLIGENT
Course Course SEE 03
TRANSPORTATION 22CVTEPEIT
Name Code Duration Hrs
SYSTEMS

Credits 03 L-T-P-S 3-0-0-0 CIE+SEE 50+50

COURSE OUTCOMES:
After the completion of the course the student should be able to
1. Able to appreciate the advantages of ITS and suggest the appropriate technologies
for field conditions.
2. Able to suggest the appropriate system/s in various functional areas of
transportation.
3. Able to amalgamate the various systems, plan and implement the applications of
ITS.

Unit 1

Introduction to Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS): Definition, Objectives,

Historical Background, Benefits of ITS -ITS Data collection techniques – Detectors,
Automatic Vehicle Location (AVL), Automatic Vehicle Identification (AVI),
Geographic Information Systems (GIS), video data collection.

Unit 2

Telecommunications in ITS: Information Management, Traffic Management

Centres (TMC). Application of sensors to Traffic management; Traffic flow sensor
technologies; Transponders and Communication systems; Data fusion at traffic
management centres; Sensor plan and specification requirements; Elements of Vehicle
Location and Route Navigation and Guidance concepts.

Unit 3

ITS functional areas: Advanced Traffic Management Systems (ATMS), Advanced

Traveler Information Systems (ATIS), Commercial Vehicle Operations (CVO),
Advanced Vehicle Control Systems (AVCS), Advanced Public Transportation Systems
(APTS), Advanced Rural Transportation Systems (ARTS).
ITS User Needs and Services – Travel and Traffic management, Public
Transportation
Management, Electronic Payment, Commercial Vehicle Operations, Emergency
Management, Advanced Vehicle safety systems, Information Management.

Unit 4

ITS Operations: Regional and Project ITS architecture; Concept of operations; ITS
Models and
Evaluation Methods; Planning and human factor issues for ITS, Case studies on
deployment planning and system design and operation; ITS and safety, ITS and security,
ITS as a technology deployment Programme, research, development and business models,
ITS planning

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Unit 5

ITS applications: Traffic and incident management systems; ITS and sustainable
mobility, travel demand management, electronic toll collection, ITS and road-
pricing.; Transportation network operations; commercial vehicle operations ; public
transportation applications; Automated Highway Systems- Vehicles in Platoons –ITS
in World – Overview of ITS implementations in developed countries, ITS in
developing countries. [Case study]

REFERENCES:
Choudury M A and Sadek A, “Fundamentals of Intelligent Transportation Systems
Planning” Artech House.
Kan Paul Chen, John Miles, “Recommendations for World Road Association (PIARC)”
ITS Hand Book 2000.
Sussman, J. M., “Perspective on ITS”, Artech House Publishers, 2005.
US Department of Transportation, “National ITS Architecture Documentation”,
2007 (CD- ROM).
Turban. E and Aronson. J. E, “Decision Support Systems and Intelligent Systems”,
Prentice Hall

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Course Major Project Course SEE 03
22CVTEPWP2
Name Phase -II Code Duration Hrs

Credits 11 L-T-P-S 0-0-11-0 CIE+SEE 50+50

COURSE OUTCOMES:

At the end of the course Student will be able to :

1. Analyze, Design and conduct Experiments

2. Interpret the analytical and experimental data successfully.
3. Communicate and write Reports effectively.

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