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B. Tech Civil Engineering, Admitted Batch: 2023-24
Course Code Course Name Category L-T-P Credits

23CY 1102 Engineering Chemistry for Civil BSC 3-0-0 3

Engineering
Course Learning Objectives:

1. To introduce topics about distribution law phase rule, phase diagram

2. To gain the knowledge on fuels, its analysis and determining physical property of
lubricants.
3. To understand potential generation from chemical reaction and corrosion methods
4. To characterize of chemical compounds by using analytical Techniques.
5. To gain knowledge on types of water and problems and solution associated with
water.
6. To understand industrial preparation of commercial materials

Syllabus
UNIT-I: Distribution Law and Phase Rule (7 Hours)
Distribution Law – Nernst Distribution Law – Distribution Coefficient – Explanation and
Limitations of Distribution Law - Modification of Distribution Law – Determination of
Equilibrium Constant from Distribution Coefficient – Applications of Distribution Law
Phase Rule – Terms involved in Phase Rule – Types of Liquids – Derivation of Phase Rule
– Phase Diagrams of One Component System (Water, CO 2 and Sulphur systems), Two
Component System – Eutectic Point (Lead Silver System) and three component system.
Applications of Phase Rule

UNIT- II: Fuels & Lubricants (7 Hours)

Fuels - Classification, examples, relative merits, types of coal, determination of calorific
value of solid fuels, Bomb calorimeter, theoretical oxygen requirement for combustion,
proximate & ultimate analysis of coal, manufacture of metallurgical coke, flue gas analysis,
problems. Lubricants - Definition, theories of lubrication, characteristics of lubricants,
viscosity, viscosity index, oiliness, pour point, cloud point, flash point, fire point, additives
to lubricants, Solid lubricants.

UNIT- III: Electrochemistry and corrosion (7 Hours)

Overview of Fundamentals of Electrochemistry - Concentration Cells – Batteries: Dry Cell
- Ni-Cd cells - Ni-Metal hydride cells- Li cells - Zinc – air cells.
Corrosion :- Definition – Theories of Corrosion (chemical & electrochemical) – Formation
of galvanic cells by different metals, by concentration cells, by differential aeration and
waterline corrosion – Passivity of metals – Pitting corrosion - Galvanic series – Factors

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which influence the rate of corrosion - Protection from corrosion – Design and material
selection – Cathodic protection - Protective coatings: – Surface preparation – Metallic
(cathodic and anodic) coatings
Fuel cells: - Hydrogen Oxygen fuel cells – Methanol Oxygen fuel cells

UNIT-IV: Analytical Techniques (7 Hours)

Absorption Spectroscopy: Beer-Lambert’s law and its limitations, transmittance,
Absorbance, and molar absorptivity; Application of Beers-Lamberts law for simultaneous
quantitative analysis of Cr in K2Cr2O7, Mn in KMnO4
Separation Techniques: Solvent extraction: Principle and process, Batch extraction,
Continuous extraction and counter current extraction, Industrial Applications.
Chromatography: Classification of chromatography methods, Principles and Applications
of – Paper Chromatography, Thin Layer Chromatography (TLC), Column
Chromatography, Ion-exchange Chromatography, Gas Chromatography (GC), High
Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC), Supercritical Fluid Chromatography.

UNIT- V: Water Technology (7 Hours)

Hard water:- Reasons for hardness – units of hardness - Boiler troubles – Priming and
Foaming, Scale formation, Boiler corrosion, Caustic embrittlement - Internal treatments -
Softening of Hard water : Lime – Soda process, Zeolite process and numerical problems
based on these processes and Ion Exchange process - Water for drinking purposes-
Purification – Sterilization and disinfection : Chlorination, Break point chlorination and
other methods – Reverse Osmosis and Electro Dialysis.

UNIT- VI: Industrial Chemistry & Introduction to Nanotechnology (10 Hours)

Industrial Chemistry: Glass, Ceramics, Cement – Classification, ingredients and their role,
Manufacture of cement and the setting process, quick setting cements
Alloys: Classification of alloys, Ferrous and Non-Ferrous alloys, Specific properties of
elements in alloys.
Introduction to Nanotechnology: Introduction and classification of nanomaterials (0D,
1D, 2D, and 3D nanostructures) – Overview on synthesis of nanomaterials (Bottom-up and
top-down methods) – chemical reduction, sol-gel, hydrothermal, solvothermal, ball-
milling. Applications of nanotechnology in catalysis and surface coatings.
Learning resources
Text Books:
1. Physical Chemistry, Peter Atkins, Julia de Paula, 9th Edition, Oxford University Press,
2011.

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2. Chemical Kinetics, Laidler, K. J., 2nd Edition, McGraw-Hill, 1965.
3. Principles of Physical Chemistry, Puri, B. R., L. R. Sharma, M. S. Pathama, Vishal
Publishing Company, 2008.
4. Jain & Jain, Engineering Chemistry, 16th Edition, 2015
Reference Books:
1. L. N. Ferguson, Text Book of Organic Chemistry, 2nd Edition, East-West Press, 2009.
2. Vairam, Engineering Chemistry of Wiley India Pvt. Ltd., edition (second) 2014
3. Shilkha Agarwal, Engineering Chemistry, 2nd Edition, 2019
4. Kapoor, K. L., A Textbook of Physical Chemistry, Macmillan2000.
5. John A. Dean, Van Nostrand Reinhold, Chemical Separation Methods, 1969.
6. Pragati An Introduction to Chromatography, Publishers, 2007.
7. Sastry, M. N., Separation Methods, Himalaya Publications, 3rd Edition, 2005.
8. Finar, I. L., Organic Chemistry, Vol 1, Pearsons, 2002

Web Resoureces:
NPTEL, Chemistry, http://www.nptelvideos.com/chemistry/
Course outcomes: At the end of the course, the student will be able to

Identifying factors effecting solubility and extraction method from distribution

CO 1 law. Phase rule enable to classify equilibrium states in terms of phases,
components and degrees of freedom.

CO 2 Analyze fuel property and determine efficiency of different fuels.

Develop ability to construct electrochemical cell and evaluate methods to

prevent corrosion

Isolation and characterize of chemical compound by chromatographic

CO 4
techniques.

CO 5 To gain knowledge about water problems and solution associated with water.

To analyze Glass, ceramics,cement properties and to categorize different types

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of alloys

Course Nature Theory

Assessment Method
Assessment Weekly tests Monthly End Semester Total
Tool (In tests Test
semester) (In semester)
Weightage (%) 10% 30% 60% 100%
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Course Code Course Name Category L-T-P Credits

23MA 1101 Differential Equations and

BSC 3-1-0 4
Multivariable Calculus

Course Learning Objectives: The objective of this course is to

1. Discuss the Solutions of first order differential equations
2. Discuss the Solutions of higher order linear differential equations
3. Understand the converge of infinite series with different tests.
4. Learn power series representation of functions and its validity
5. Understand Continuity and differentiability of multi-variable functions and its
applications to discuss maximum and minimum
6. Discuss the convergence Improper integrals and apply Leibnitz rule

Course Content:
Unit – I (10 Contact hours)

Differential equations of first order and first degree:

Basic concepts, Variable Separable method, homogeneous differential equations, Exact
differential equations, Integrating factor, Differentiable equations Reducible to exact,
Linear differential equations, Bernoulli differential equations.

Unit - II (11 Contact hours)

Linear differential equations of higher order:

Homogenous differentiable equations, Non-homogeneous linear equations of higher order
with constant coefficients with RHS term of the type 𝑒𝑎𝑥, 𝑠𝑖𝑛𝑎𝑥, 𝑐𝑜𝑠𝑎𝑥, polynomials in
𝑥, 𝑒𝑎𝑥 (𝑥), 𝑥𝑉(𝑥), Methods of Undetermined Coefficients, Method of variation of
parameters, Euler Cauchy equation.

Unit - III (12 Contact hours)

Sequences and Series

Definition of Sequences and convergence, Convergence of series, Comparison test, Ratio
test, Root test, Absolute and Conditional convergence, Alternating series, Power series,
Taylor’s and Maclaurin’s series.

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Unit - IV (12 Contact hours)

Functions of several variables: Limit, Continuity and Differentiability of functions of

several variables, Partial derivatives and their geometrical interpretation, Differentials,
Derivatives of Composite and Implicit functions, Chain rule, Jacobians, Derivatives of
higher order, Homogeneous functions, Euler's theorem, and Harmonic functions.
Unit - V
Applications of Functions of several Variable: ( 8 Contact hours)

Taylor's expansion of functions of several variables, Maxima and Minima of functions of

several variables - Lagrange's method of multipliers.

Unit – VI ( 6 Contact hours)

Beta and Gamma Function:

Beta and Gamma functions - elementary properties, Relation between Beta and gamma
functions, Evaluation of Definite integral using Beta and Gamma functions, differentiation
under integral sign, and differentiation of integrals with variable limits - Leibnitz rule.

Learning resources

Text book:
1. ERWIN KREYSZIG, ‘Advanced Engineering Mathematics’, Wiley-India, 9th Edition
Reference Books:
1. TOM M. APOSTAL,’ Calculus, Volume II’, Wiley-India, Second Edition,
2. R. K. JAIN AND S. R. K. IYENGAR,’ Advanced Engineering Mathematics’, Narosa
Publishers, 3rd Edition.
3. B.S.GREWAL, ‘Higher Engineering Mathematics’, Khanna Publishers, 42nd Edition.

Web resources:

1. NPTEL, IIT- Madras, 08-June-2017, Introduction to ordinary differential equations

URL: https://nptel.ac.in/courses/111106100/12
2. NPTEL, IIT- Kanpur, 15-March-2016, Differential Calculus of Several Variables URL:
https://nptel.ac.in/courses/111104092/11
3. NPTEL, IIT- Roorkee, 22-December-2017, Multivariable Calculus
URL:https://nptel.ac.in/courses/111107108/
4. MatheMagician, 24–April-2017, Calculus - sequences and series,
URL: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLJMXXdEk8kMAeBLj14HX0fhe_LypR
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Course outcomes: At the end of the course, the student will be able to
CO 1 Solve first order differential equations.

CO 2 Solve higher order linear differential equations.

CO 3 Check the convergence of infinite series with different methods

CO 4 Discuss the power series representation of a function at various points.

Explain limits and continuity, differentiability and partial derivatives of

CO 5 functions of multivariable and solve the extremum problems subjected to
constraints.

CO 6 Apply Leibnitz rule and beta gamma functions to evaluate improper integrals.

For Theory courses only:

Course Nature Theory

Assessment Method

Assessment Weekly tests Monthly tests End Semester Test Total

Tool

Weightage (%) 10% 30% 60% 100%

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Course
Course Name Category L-T-P Credits
Code

23CS1108 Basic Programming Language

ESC 3-1-0 4

Course Learning Objectives:

1. To understand the various steps in Program development.

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2. To understand the basic concepts in Computer Languages in C, C++ and Python.
3. To learn about arrays, strings and structures.
4. To learn how to write modular programming.
5. To understand the basic concepts of object oriented programming using C++.

Course Content:

UNIT – I (10 Contact hours)

Introduction to Computer Programming: Computer Languages, Creating

and Running Programs. Algorithms and Flowcharts, Definition of Algorithms
and examples, Introduction to C Language - Background, C Identifiers, Data
Types, Operators, Variables, Constants, Input / Output functions, Expressions,
C Programs, Precedence and Associativity, Evaluating Expressions, Type
Conversion.

Conditional Statements and Loops: if-else, switch Statements, Repetition:

loops, while, for, do-while statements, break and continue statements.

UNIT-II (10 Contact hours)

Arrays: Array Concepts, Using Arrays in C, Array Applications, Two-

Dimensional Arrays, Multidimensional Arrays. Strings-Declaring, Initializing,
Printing and reading strings, String manipulation functions, String input and
output functions, Array of strings.

Functions and Pointers: Introduction to Pointers, Function Basics, function

types, User Defined Functions, Inter Function Communication.

UNIT-III (10 Contact hours)

Structure: Definition and Initialization of Structures, Accessing Structures, Nested

Structures, Arrays of Structures, Structures and Functions, Pointers to Structures, Self-
Referential Structures.

Files: Input and Output: Files, Streams, Standard library Input Output
Functions, Character Input Output Functions.

UNIT – IV (10 Contact hours)

Introduction Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Procedural Vs. Object

Oriented Programming, Principles of OOP, Benefits and applications of OOP.

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Basics of object and class in C++, Private and public members, static data and
function members, constructors and their types, destructors, operator
overloading, type conversion.

UNIT -V: (10 Contact

hours)

Concept of Inheritance, types of inheritance: single, multiple, multilevel,

hierarchical, hybrid, protected members, overriding, virtual base class.

Pointers in C++, Pointers and Objects, this pointer, virtual and pure virtual
functions, Implementing polymorphism, Templates.

UNIT – VI (10 Contact hours)

Template: Introduction to template, function templates and class templates, Introduction to

exception, try-catch- throw, multiple catch, catch all, implementing user defined
exceptions, Overview and use of Standard Template Library(STL).

Learning resources:

Textbook:

1. ReemaThareja, “ Programming in C”, Oxford Publications, 2nd Edition

Reference Books:

1.E. BalaguruSwamy, “ Programming in ANSI C”, McGraw Hill, 7th Edition

2.Brian W. Kernighan, Dennis M. Ritchie, “ The C Programming

Language”, Prentice Hall, 2nd Edition

Web resources:

Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur, “Problem Solving through Programming in C”,

https://nptel.ac.in/courses/106105171/

Course outcomes: At the end of the course, the student will be able to

CO 1 Develop flowcharts, algorithms for given complex problems.

CO 2 Analyze basic programming constructs.

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Write C programs for real world problems. Implement C programming by using variou s
CO 3
control structures.

CO 4 Able to write rite modular and readable C Programs

CO 5 Able to use pointers in C programming

CO 6 Appreciate coding standards and best practices for program development.

For Theory courses only:

Course Nature Theory

Assessment Method

Assessment Weekly Monthly End Semester Total

Tool tests tests Test

Weightage (%) 10% 30% 60% 100%

Course Code Course Name Category L-T-P Credits

23CE1114 Engineering Graphics and ESC 1-0-3 2.5

computer drafting

Course Learning Objective

1. To know about emergence of Engineering Graphics as a refined communication tool and

to be aware of International and national standards of practice for uniform presentation of
drawings.

2. To describe the position of a point and position of the line with respect to all the planes
of projection and obtain its views.
3. To learn orthographic projections of various simple plane surfaces in simple and inclined
positions.

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4. To know about orthographic projections of right and regular solids in simple positions,
when their axes are perpendicular to one reference plane and parallel to the other.
5. To learn about types of cutting planes and to obtain views of simple solids.
6. To learn about computer aided drafting techniques and to be familiarize with one of the
most powerful software ‘AutoCAD’.
Course Content:

UNIT-I: Introduction to Engineering Drawing (Contact Hours -7)

Introduction to Engineering drawing – Tools and Standards, Geometric Constructions,
Scales, Conics and Special Curves - ellipse, parabola, hyperbola, cycloids, involutes.

UNIT-II- Orthographic projections (Contact Hours -6)

Introduction to orthographic projections, Projections of Points, Projection of Lines.

UNIT-III- Projection of Solids (Contact Hours -8)

Projection of Planes, Projections of Solids cube, prism, pyramid, cylinder, cone and
sphere.

UNIT-IV: Section of solids (Contact Hours -8)

Sections of Solids - cube, prism, pyramid, cylinder, cone and sphere. Development of
Surfaces – Parallel line method and Radial line method.

UNIT-V: Introduction to AutoCAD (Contact Hours - 8)

Computer Aided Design – Introduction to AutoCAD, Co-ordinate System (UCS) and their
Commands, Basic Commands of Drawing and Editing, Dimensioning and Text.

UNIT-VI: Computer Graphics (Contact Hours -8)

Drawing practice with AutoCAD – Creating 2D Drawings of Objects from Isometric
views, Creating Isometric views form Orthographic views and Introductions to 3D
drawings.

Learning Resources:

Textbooks:
1. Bhatt N.D., Panchal V.M. & Ingle P.R., (2014), 'Engineering Drawing', 53rd
Edition, 2014, Charotar Publishing House

Reference books:

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1. Shah, M.B. &Rana B.C. (2008), 'Engineering Drawing and Computer Graphics',
Pearson Education
2. Agrawal B. & Agrawal C. M. (2012), 'Engineering Graphics', TMH Publication

Web resources
1. Prof Anupam Saxena, NPTEL-IIT Kanpur, 'Engineering Drawing'
URL: https://nptel.ac.in/courses/112104172/
2. Prof Anupam Saxena, NPTEL-IIT Kanpur, 'Computer Aided Engineering
Design'. URL:https://nptel.ac.in/syllabus/112104031/
Course outcome: After the completion of this course, the student will be able to

CO 1 Student will be aware of International and national standards of practice.

CO 2 Student will be familiar with obtaining the views of the frontal and the top
surfaces of an object.
CO 3 Student will be aware of orthographic projections of right and regular solids in
simple positions, when their axes are perpendicular to one reference plane and
parallel to the other.

CO 4 Student will know about computer aided drafting techniques and will be
familiar with one of the most powerful software ‘AutoCAD’.

Course Nature Theory

Assessment Method
Assessment Weekly Monthly tests End Semester Test Total
Tool Charts (3)
Average Best of two Max Marks-40
(Min 8 (Max Marks-
charts) 15)
Weightage (%) 30% 30% 40% 100%

L-T-
Course code Course name Category Credits
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23CE1181 Computer Aided Drafting (CAD) LAB PCC 0-0-3 1.5

Course Objectives:

The objective of this lab is to teach the student usage of Auto cad and basic drawing
fundamentals in various civil engineering applications, especially in building drawing.

List of Experiments:

1. Introduction to computer aided drafting and different coordinate system

2. Drawing of Regular shapes using Editor mode

3. Introduction GUI and drawing of regular shapes using GUI

4. Exercise on Draw tools

5. Exercise on Modify tools

6. Exercise on other tools (Layers, dimensions, texting etc.)

7. Drawing of building components like walls, lintels, Doors, and Windows. using CAD
software

8. Drawing a plan of Building and dimensioning

9. Drawing a plan of a residential building using layers

10. Developing a 3-D plan from a given 2-D plan

11. Developing sections and elevations for given

a) Single storied buildings b) multi storied buildings

12. Auto CAD applications in surveying, mechanics etc.

Course Outcomes:

On completion of the course the student will be able to

1. Use the AutoCAD commands for drawing 2D & 3D building drawings required for
different civil engineering applications.
2. Plan and draw Civil Engineering Buildings as per aspect and orientation.
3. Presenting drawings as per user requirements and preparation of technical report.

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Course Nature Practical
Assessment Method
Assessment Experiments related Record Viva-Voce/ Total
Tool Quiz/MCQ/Lab
(In semester) project
Weightage (%) 20% 10% 10% 40%
Assessment Procedure/Description of the Results Viva-Voce
Tool experiment with relevant
(End semester) information and
Discussion on Results
Weightage (%) 30% 10% 20% 60%

Course Code Course Name Category L-T-P Credits

English Language
23EG1181 HSC 1-0-3 2.5
Communication Skills Lab-1

Course objectives:
1. To facilitate computer-aided multi-media instruction enabling individualized and
independent language learning
2. To sensitize the students to the nuances of English speech sounds, word accent,
intonation and rhythm
To provide opportunities for practice in using English in day to day situations
3. To improve the fluency in spoken English and neutralize mother tongue influence
4. To train students to use language appropriately for debate, group discussion and public
speaking
COURSE CONTENT

UNIT-I: (06 Contact Hours)

Theory: An Ideal Family by Katherine Mansfield
Spoken Skills: Situational Dialogues – Role-play – Expressions in various situations – Self
Introduction – Introducing others – Greetings – Apologies – Requests – Giving directions

UNIT-II: (06 Contact Hours)

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Theory: Energy -Alternative sources of Energy
Panel Debate on “On-grid & off-grid support to public participation in the production of
solar energy in India”, Reading the Wikipedia content on “The Green New Deal”.
Reflective session on the prospects of “The Green New Deal in India”
Writing Skills: Letter Writing (Formal & Informal) and Hands on Session on Letter Writing

UNIT-III: (06 Contact Hours)

Theory: Transport - Problems & solutions
Group Discussion on “The Future of Bullet Trains in India”
PPT on “The Dedicated Freight Corridors & the Future of Indian Economy” – Introduction
to Speech
Spoken Skills: Sounds – Vowels, Consonants and Diphthongs – Pronunciation Exercises
(Basic Level)

UNIT-IV: (06 Contact Hours)

Theory: Technology - Evaluating technology
PPT on “3R: Reduce, Recycle, Reuse” - Solo Debate on “Can Block Chain Technology
Mitigate the Issue of Cyber Crimes and Hacking?”
Presentation Skills: JAM –Description of Pictures, Photographs, Process, Talking about
wishes, Information Transfer

UNIT-V: (06 Contact Hours)

Theory: Environment - Ecology versus Development
Listening Skills: Listening Activity on YouTube video on “Greening the Deserts” -
Students’ seminar on “Waste to Wealth: Examples from around the Globe”.

UNIT-VI: (06 Contact Hours)

Theory: Industry - Selling products
Reading Skills: Reading the material on “4Ps: Product, Price, Place, and Promotion” Role
play on “How to sell your product and services”
References:
1. Non – Detailed Text Book: Panorama – A Course on Reading published by Oxford
University Press, India
2. English for engineers and technologists by Orient Black Swan
3. A Textbook of English Phonetics for Indian Students 2nd Ed T. Balasubramanian.
(Macmillan), 2012.
4. Speaking English Effectively, 2nd Edition Krishna Mohan & NP Singh, 2011.
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5. A Hand book for English Laboratories, E.Suresh Kumar, P.Sreehari, Foundation
Books,2011
6. English Pronunciation in Use. Intermediate & Advanced, Hancock, M. 2009. CUP
7. Basics of Communication in English, Soundararaj, Francis. 2012.. New Delhi:
Macmillan
8. English Pronouncing Dictionary, Daniel Jones Current Edition with CD.Cambridge,
17th edition, 2011.

Course outcomes: At the end of the course, the student will be able to

Understand the issues affecting the economy and environment in India and across the
CO 1
globe
CO 2 Develop the instinct for problem solution
Develop the ability to collect materials on various socio-economic-technological issues
CO 3
and prepare PPT for presentation

CO 4 Improving listening skills

CO 5 Inculcate speaking as a behaviour by repeated practice and exposure

Assessment Method:
Course Nature: THEORY + LABORATORY

Internal Assessment (40 Marks) External Assessment (60 Marks)

Record Writing – 10 Marks Reading Comprehension – 15 Marks

Attendance – 10 Marks Writing – 30 Marks

Continuous Assessment (Listening – 10 Speaking (Viva-Voce) – 15 Marks

Marks + Oral Presentations – 10 Marks)

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23CS1188 C Programming Lab
ESC 0- 1.5
0-
3

Course Learning Objective:

1. Identify situations where computational methods and computers would be useful.

2. Given a computational problem, identify and abstract the programming task
involved.
3. Approach the programming tasks using techniques learned and write pseudo-code.
4. To understand the concepts of Programming language
5. To learn the basics of C declarations, operators and expressions
6. To learn on the manipulation of strings, functions and pointers
7. To apply concepts and techniques for implementation
List of Programming

Assignments for Laboratory:

Statements, Expressions & Conditionals, For Loop & While loop

1. Write a program to print the memory allocation required for all the datatype in C Language.
2. Write a menu based program to take of input of two values followed input of choice and
accordingly perform arithmetic operations like Addition, Subtraction, Multiplication, Modulus,
Division, Power( Using Switch Statement)
3. Write a program to find out the whether the given number is a perfect square or not.
4. Write a program to find the factorial of a given number
5. Write a program to find whether a given number is Palindrome or not.
6. Write a program to print the Fibonacci series upto given ‘n’ number of terms.
7. Write a program to print the first ‘n’ prime numbers and prime numbers upto ‘n’ value.
8. Write a program to print the Pascal Triangle for given ‘n’ value

Single Dimensional Arrays: Basic Operations and Problems

1. Write a program to take an input array of ‘n’ numbers and find out the sum of all the elements, product of all
the elements and mean of the array.
2. Write a program to take an input array of ‘n’ numbers and print the second smallest and second largest element
of all elements in the array.
3. Write a program to find the addition and multiplication for the given two matrices of sizes ‘M x N’ and
‘P x Q’ respectively.

Two Dimensional Arrays –Matrices & its operations

1. Write a program to find the addition and subtraction for the given two matrices of sizes ‘M x N’ and
‘P x Q’ respectively
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2.Write a program to find the multiplication of the given two matrices of sizes ‘M x N’ and ‘P x Q’ respectively.
3. Write a program to find the transpose of a matrix.

Strings ,Functions types & Recursion Functions

1. Write a program to print out the number of vowels, consonants, and digits (0-9) present in the given input string.
2. Write a program to implement the string operations like Length of String, String Copying, String Concatenation,
Conversion to Uppercase and String Comparison.( Define own Function for each of the operations. Header file
“string.h” is not allowed)
3.Write a program to check whether the given input string is palindrome string or not using string handling
functions.
4. Write a program to print the words of a given input string in reverse order For Eg. If input string is
“I am an Indian”, the output would be “Indian an am I”
5. Write a menu driven program to perform all arithmetic operations using functions(using all types of functions).
6. Write a program to demonstrate how to pass 1D and 2D arrays as arguments to a function.
7. Write a program to find the factorial of the given number without using loops.
8. Write a program to swap two numbers using call by reference (pointers)
9. Write a program to print fibonacci series upto the given number using a recursion method.

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Structures & File Handling (Create, Read and Write operations on File)
1. Write a program to take the information of ‘n’ Students (REGID, Name, CGPA, Address – Village, District,
Phone NO) and print the topper among the n students.
2. Write a program to create a Node using self referential structure.
3. Write a program to print the number of lines and words in a given input file name.
4. Write a program to copy from the given file to another file.
5. Write a program to append one file at the end of another file.
Object Programming concepts( Class & Constructors):
1. Create an EMPLOYEE class contains the following members: data members: Employee number, Employee
name, Basic, DA, Net Salary and print data members.
2. Write a C++ Program to display Names, Roll No, and grades of 3 students who have appeared in the
examination. Declare the class of name, Roll No. and grade. Create an array of class objects. Read and
display the contents of the array.
3. Write a Program to allocate memory dynamically for an object of a given class using constructor.
4. Program to illustrate the working of public and private in C++ Class
5. Write a C++ program to declare a class, declare pointer to class, initialize and display contents of class members.

Inheritance and Polymorphism

1. Write a C++ program to create multilevel inheritance. (Hint: Classes A1, A2, A3)
2. Write a program to define three classes A,B and C. Each class contains private data members.
Derive class C from A and B by applying multiple inheritance. Read and display the data using constructors and
destructors.
3. Write a C++ program to create an array of pointers. Invoke functions using array objects.
4. Write a C++ program to use pointer for both base and derived classes and call the member function.
Use Virtual keyword.
5. Write a program to invoke member functions of base and derived classes using pointer of base class.

Course outcomes

At the end of the course, the student will be able

CO 1 To formulate the algorithms for simple problems

CO 2 To translate the given algorithms to a working and correct program

CO 3 To identify and correct logical errors encountered at run time

CO 4 To write iterative as well as recursive programs

CO 5 To represent Data in arrays, strings, Structures and manipulate them through a

program

CO 6 To decompose a problem into functions and synthesize a complete program

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CO 7 To be able to create, read and write to and from text files

Assessment Method

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Assessment Experiments Report/Viva-Voce/ Quiz/MCQ/Lab Total
Tool project

Weightage (%) 25% 15% 40%

End Semester Examination weightage (%) 60%

Course Learning Objectives:

Course code Course name Course L-T-P Credits

Category

23HSXX01 Human Values MC 2- 0- 0 0

1. To help the students appreciate the essential complementarily between 'VALUES' and
'SKILLS'.
2. To ensure sustained happiness and prosperity which are the core aspirations of all
human beings.
3. To facilitate the development of a Holistic perspective among students, in their
profession and happiness.
4. Correct understanding of the human reality and the rest of Existence. Such a holistic
perspective forms the basis of Value based living in a natural way.
5. To highlight plausible implications of such a Holistic understanding in terms of ethical
human conduct, trustful and mutually satisfying human behavior.
6. It mutually enriches interaction with Nature.

Course Contents:

Unit I: (5 hours)
Need, basic Guidelines, Content and Process for Value Education: Understanding the need,
basic guidelines, content and process for Value Education. Self Exploration - what is it? -
its content and process; 'Natural Acceptance' and Experiential Validation - as the
mechanism for self exploration.

Unit II: (5 hours)

Continuous Happiness and Prosperity - A look at basic Human Aspirations. Right
understanding, Relationship and Physical Facilities - the basic requirements for fulfillment
of aspirations of every human being with their correct priority. Understanding Happiness
and Prosperity correctly - A critical appraisal of the current scenario. Method to fulfill the
above human aspirations: understanding and living in harmony at various levels.
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Unit III: (5 hours)

Understanding Harmony in the Human Being - Harmony in Myself! : Understanding

human being as a co-existence of the sentient 'I' and the material 'Body'. Understanding the
needs of Self ('I') and 'Body' - Sukh and Suvidha. Understanding the Body as an instrument
of 'I' ( I being the doer, seer and enjoyer). Understanding the harmony of I with the Body:
Sanyam and Swasthya; correct appraisal of Physical needs, meaning of Prosperity in detail.
Programs to ensure Sanyam and Swasthya.

Unit IV: (6 hours)

Understanding Harmony in the Family and Society - Harmony in Human - Human
Relationship: Understanding harmony in the Family the basic unit of human interaction.
Understanding values in human - human relationship; meaning of Nyaya and program for
its fulfillment to ensure Ubhay-tripti; Trust (Vishwas) and Respect ( Samman) as the
foundational values of relationship. Understanding the meaning of Vishwas; Difference
between intention and competence. Understanding the meaning of Samman, Difference
between respect and differentiation; the other salient values in relationship. Understanding
the harmony in the society ( society being an extension of family): Samadhan, Samridhi,
Abhay, Sah-astiva as comprehensive Human Goals. Visualizing a universal harmonious
order in society - Undivided Society ( AkhandSamaj), Universal Order (
SarvabhaumVyawastha) - from family to world family!
Unit V: (5 hours)
Understanding Harmony in the nature and Existence - Whole existence as Co-
existence: Understanding the harmony in the Nature. Interconnectedness and mutual
fulfillment among the four orders of nature - recyclability and self-regulation in nature.
Understanding Existence as Co-existence (Sah-astiva) of mutually interacting units in all-
pervasive space. Holistic perception of harmony at all levels of existence.

Unit VI: (4 hours)

Implications of the above Holistic Understanding of Harmony on Professional

Ethics: Natural acceptance of human values, Definitiveness of Ethical Human Conduct,
Basic for Humanistic Education, Humanistic Constitution and Humanistic Universal
Order. Competence in professional ethics:

Learning Resources
Text books:

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1. R. R. Gaur, R Sangal, G P Bagaria, 2009, A Foundation Course in Human
Values and Professional Ethics.
2. Prof. K. V. Subba Raju, 2013, Success Secrets for Engineering Students, Smart
Student Publications, 3rd Edition.

Reference books
1. Ivan IIIich, 1974, Energy & Equity, The Trinity Press, Worcester, and
HarperCollins, USA
2. E. F. Schumancher, 1973, Small is Beautiful: a study of economics as if people
mattered. Blond & Briggs, Britain.
3. A Nagraj, 1998 JeevanVidyaekParichay, Divya Path Sansthan, Amarkantak.
4. Sussan George, 1976, How the Other Half Dies, Penguin Press, Reprinted 1986,
1991.
5. P. L. Dhar, R. R. Gaur, 1990, Science and Humanism, Commonwealth
Publishers.
6. A. N. Tripathy, 2003, Human Values, New Age International Publishers.
7. SubhasPalekar, 2000, How to practice Natural Farming, Pracheen(Vaidik)
KrishiTantraShodh, Amravati.
8. Donella H. Meadows, Dennis L. Meadows, Jorgen Randers, William W.
Behrens III, 1972, Limits to Growth - Club of Rome's report, Universe Books.
9. E G Seebauer& Robert L.Berry, 2000, Fundamentals of Ethics for Scientists &
Engineers, Oxford University Press.
10. M Govindrajan, S Natrajan& V. S Senthilkumar, Engineering Ethics ( including
Humna Values), Eastern Economy Edition, Prentice Hall of India Ltd.
Relevant CDs, Movies, Documentaries & Other Literature:

1. value Education website, http://www.uptu.ac.in

2. Story of Stuff, http://www.storyofstuff.com
3. AI Gore, An Inconvenient Truth, Paramount Classics, USA
4. Charle Chaplin, Modern Times, United Artists, USA
5. IIT Delhi, Modern Technology - the Untold Story

Web resources
1. Prof. A.K. Sharma, ‘Professional Ethics’ https://nptel.ac.in/courses/109104068/30
Course Outcomes
At the end of the course, the student will be able to

Assessment Method
CO1 The students will understand the importance of Values and Ethics in their
personal lives and professional careers.

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CO2 The students will learn the rights and responsibilities as an employee, team
member and a global citizen

CO3 Student will develop judgmental capability for right and wrong

CO4 This will provide a systematic following of professional career

CO5 It will create better working environment

CO6 it will teach the application part of professionalism

Assessment Tool Weekly tests Monthly tests End Semester Total

Weightage (%) 0 0 0 0

Course Course Name Course L-T-P Credits

Code Category

23CS1213 Advanced PCC 3-0-0 3

Programming
Course

Course Learning Objectives:

1. To understand the basic concepts such as Abstract Data Types, Linear,
and Non Linear Data structures
2. To understand the behavior of data structures such as stacks, queues
3. To understand building of trees and its operations
4. To be familiar with searching and sorting algorithms
5. To choose the appropriate data structure for a specified application.
6. To study various graph processing algorithms and Algorithm Design
technique

Course Content:
Unit- I (7 Contact Hours)

Introduction to Linear and Non-Linear data structures. Singly Linked Lists-

Operations-Insertion, Deletion, Searching, Concatenation of singly linked lists,
Circularly linked lists-Operations for Circularly linked lists, Doubly Linked
Lists- Operations Insertion, Deletion, Searching.

Unit- II (8 Contact hours)

Stack ADT, definition, operations, array and linked implementations in C,
applications-infix to postfix conversion, Postfix expression evaluation, Queue
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ADT, definition and operations, array and linked Implementations in C,
Circular Queues-Insertion and deletion operations.

Unit- III (9 Contact hours)

Sorting-Insertion Sort, Selection Sort, Merge Sort, Quick sort, Comparison of

Sorting methods and linear sorting algorithms-Counting sort, Radix sort, shell
sort.

Searching – Linear Search, Binary Search, Basic Concepts- Hashing Methods-

Collision Resolutions- Open Addressing- Linked List Collision Resolution.

Unit- IV (6 contact Hours)

Trees – Terminology, Representation of Trees, Binary tree ADT, Properties of
Binary Trees, Binary Tree Representations-array and linked representations,
Binary Tree traversals, Max Priority Queue ADT-implementation-Max Heap-
Definition, Insertion into a Max Heap, Deletion from a Max Heap, Min-Heap-
Operations on Min-Heap.

Unit- V (9 Contact hours)

Search Trees-Binary Search Trees, Definition, Operations- Searching, Insertion and

Deletion, AVL Trees- Definition and operations on AVL Tree, B-Tree.

Unit- VI (6 Contact hours)

Graphs – Introduction, Definition, Terminology, Graph ADT, Graph
Representations- Adjacency matrix, Adjacency lists, Graph traversals – DFS
and BFS. Applications of DFS and BFS.

Text Books:
1. R. Thareja “Data Structures using C” , Oxford University Press.
2. M. A. Weiss “Data structures and Algorithm Analysis in C “ , 2nd edition, Pearson.

References:
1. NarsimhaKarumanchi “Data Structures and Algorithms made easy in C”,
2nd Edition, Career Monk Publications.
2. Allen Weiss, “Data Structures and Algorithms Analysis in C”, Pearson, 2nd Edition
Web resources:
1. Indian Institute of Technology, Madras , “Programming and Data
Structures”, URL: https://nptel.ac.in/courses/106106130/
2. Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi, ‘Data Structures
and Algorithms’, https://nptel.ac.in/courses/106102064/
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Course outcomes: At the end of the course, the student will be able to

CO 1 Learn how to use data structure concepts for realistic problems.

Able to use linear and non-linear data structures like stacks, queues ,
CO 2
linked list etc.

Ability to identify appropriate data structure for solving computing

CO 3
problems in respective language.

Ability to implement algorithms for the creation, insertion, deletion,

CO 4
searching, and sorting of each data structure.

CO 5 To build the different Hight balanced trees and perform the basic
operations

For Theory courses only:

Course Nature Theory

Assessment Method

Assessment Weekly Monthly tests End Semester Total

tests Test
Tool

Weightage 10% 30% 60% 100%

(%)

Course Code Course Name Category L-T-P Credits

23MA 1201 Linear Algebra & Numerical BSC 3-1-0 4
Methods

Course Learning Objectives: The objective of this course is to

1. Introduce vector spaces and linear transformation.
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2. Discuss Eigen values and Eigen vectors of a matrix and various properties.
3. Setup double and triple integrals to find volume and surface area.
4. Discuss directional derivatives and application of Green’s, Stokes and Gauss theorems.
5. Discuss numerical methods to find the roots of transcendental equations and
Interpolation.
6. Evaluate integrals by using numerical methods and solving IVP.

Course Content:
Unit – I: Linear Algebra: (12 hours)
Vector Spaces, Linear Combinations of Vectors, Linear dependence and Independence,
Basis and Dimension, Linear Transformations, Matrix Representations of Linear
transformation.

Unit – II: Eigen values and Eigen vectors: (8 hours)

Solving system of Homogeneous and Non-Homogeneous equations by using Gauss
elimination method. Characteristic roots and Characteristic Vectors of a matrix - Cayley-
Hamilton Theorem (without proof); Finding inverse and power of a matrix by Cayley-
Hamilton Theorem.

Unit-III: Multiple integrals: (10 hours)

Double and triple integrals, computations of surface and volumes, Jacobeans of
transformations, change of variables in double integrals, Change of Order of double
integrals, integrals dependant on parameters - applications.

Unit–IV: Vector calculus: (12 hours)

Scalar and vector fields, level surfaces, directional derivative, Gradient, Curl, Divergence,
Laplacian, line, surface integrals and Volume integrals, Green, Gauss and Stokes theorems
(without Proof) and problems.

Unit – V: Root finding Methods and Interpolation: (10 hours)

Roots of polynomial and transcendental equations – bisection method, Regula-falsi method
and Newton-Raphson method, Finite differences, Newton's forward and backward
interpolation formulae.

Unit – VI: Numerical integration and numerical solution of IVP: (8 hours)

rd th
Trapezoidal rule, Simpson's 1/3 rule and 3/8 rule for numerical integration, Solution of
IVP by Euler and Runga-Kutta method.
Learning resources
Text book:
1. ERWIN KREYSZIG, ‘Advanced Engineering Mathematics’, Wiley-India, 9th Edition.

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Reference Books:
1. R. K. Jain and S. R. K. Iyengar, ‘Advanced Engineering Mathematics’, Narosa
Publishing House, New Delhi, 3rd Edition.
2. B.S.Grewal, ‘A Text Book of Higher Engineering Mathematics’, Khanna Publishers,
43rd Edition.
3. Gilbert Strang , ‘Linear Algebra and its Applications’, CENGAGE Learning 4th
Edition.

Web resources:
1. https://onlinecourses.nptel.ac.in/noc20_ma54/preview
2. https://onlinecourses.nptel.ac.in/noc21_ma11/preview
3. RGUKT content
Course outcomes: At the end of the course, the student will be able to
CO 1 Write Matrix representation for transformations.
CO 2 Find Eigen values and Eigen vector for a Matrix.
CO 3 Setup and evaluating double and triple integrals.
CO 4 Apply Green’s Stokes and Gauss Divergence Theorems.
CO 5 Approximate the roots of polynomial and transcendental equations.
Approximate the Integral value by numerical methods and solve IVP using
CO 6
numerical methods.

For Theory courses only:

Course Nature Theory

Assessment Method

Assessment Weekly tests Monthly tests End Semester Test Total

Tool

Weightage (%) 10% 30% 60% 100%

Course Code Course Name Category L-T-P Credits

22EE 1209 Basic Electrical and ESC 3-0-0 3
Electronics Engineering
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1. Impart a basic knowledge of electrical quantities such as current, voltage, power,
energy and frequency to understand the impact of technology.
2. Provide knowledge for the analysis of basic DC and AC circuits used in electrical
and electronic devices.
3. To explain the working principle, construction, applications of DC machines, AC
machines.
4. Realize the importance of electronic devices in the present technology.

Course content

Unit-I: DC Circuits: (Contact hours: 13)

Introduction, Basic definitions, Types of elements, Ohm’s Law, Kirchhoff’s Laws, Series,
Parallel circuits, Star-delta and delta-star transformations, equivalent resistance
calculation, Mesh and Nodal analysis, superposition theorem, thevenin’s theorem and
maximum power transfer theorem.

Unit-II: AC Circuits (Contact Hours: 07)

Single-phase: Inductive circuits, capacitive circuits, series RL, RC and RLC circuits,
resonance
Three-phase: star connection and delta connection.

Unit-III: DC machines (Contact Hours: 09)

Generator: Principle of operation of DC Generator, EMF equation, types, applications
Motor: DC motor types, torque equation, applications, three point starter.

UNIT-IV: AC machines: (Contact Hours: 09)

Transformers: Principle of operation of single phase transformers, EMF equation, losses,
efficiency and regulation.
Induction machine: Principle of operation of induction motor, slip-torque characteristics,
applications.

UNIT-V: Semiconductor Devices (Contact Hours: 09)

Diode: types of semiconductors, P-N junction diode, V-I Characteristics, zener diode,
Diode Applications. Rectifiers: Half wave, Full wave and Bridge rectifiers.

UNIT-VI: Transistors: (Contact Hours: 07)

PNP and NPN Junction transistor, Transistor configurations, Transistor as an amplifier

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Learning Resources
Textbook
1. Kothari and Nagarath Basic Electrical and Electronics Engineering, TMH
Publications, 2nd Edition.
Reference books
1. V.K.Mehta, S.Chand& Co Principles of Electrical and Electronics Engineering
2. Kothari and NagarathBasic Electrical Engineering, TMH Publications, 2nd Edition.
Web Resources
1. Prof T S Natarajan, NPTEL-IIT Madras, 'Basic Electronics'
URL: https://nptel.ac.in/courses/122106025/
2. Prof U Umanand, IISC Bangalore, 'Basic Electrical Technology'.
URL: http://nptel.ac.in/courses/108108076/
2. Prof S Aniruddhan, IIT Madras, 'Basic Electrical Circuits'.
URL: https://onlinecourses.nptel.ac.in/noc16_ee03
Course Outcomes

At the end of the course, the student will be able to

CO 1 Predict the behaviour of any electrical and magnetic circuits.

CO 2 Formulate and solve complex AC, DC circuits

CO 3 Identify the type of electrical machine used for that particular application

CO 4 Realize the requirement of transformers in transmission and distribution of

electric power and other applications

CO 5 Utilize the semiconductor devices like diodes and transistors

CO 6 Internlink Knowledge of electrical and electronic circuits to general problems

Assessment Method

Assessment Tool Weekly Monthly End Semester Total

tests/Assignments tests Test
(In semester) (In
semester)
Weightage (%) 10% 30% 60% 100%

Course Code Course Name Category L-T-P Credits

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ENGINEERING
23CE 1201 ESC 3-1-0 4
MECHANICS
3

Course Learning Objectives: The student will be able to

1. Capacity to cognize Newton laws by applying mathematics, science, and

engineering
2. Ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems using classical
mechanics
3. Skill to apply modern engineering techniques and resources to solve complex
mechanical/civil engineering activities with an understanding of the limitations.
4. Capacity to propose and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze and interpret
data
5. Ability to analyze plane trusses
6. Ability to realize the Dynamic forces and their corresponding processes that
influence the behavior and response of structural components

Course Content:

UNIT I: Forces &Friction (contact hours -8)

Introduction to Engineering Mechanics- basic concepts, equilibrium of forces, Triangle law
of forces, polygon law of forces, Lami’s theorem, forces in space. Friction-, Sliding friction
and Ladder friction and applications of friction.
UNIT II: Centroid and Centre of Gravity: (contact hours-8)
Introduction-Centroid of plane figures and compound areas; centre of gravity of simple
and composite objects; pappu’s theorem-I and theorem –II
UNIT III: Moment of Inertia (contact hours - 12)
Introduction-Second moment of an area; polar moment of inertia; radius of gyration;
transfer formula; moment of inertia of simple and composite areas; product of inertia of
simple and compound objects- transfer formula for product of inertia; Mass moment of
inertia of simple and compound objects - transfer formula for mass moment of inertia

UNIT IV: Analysis of Trusses (contact hours - 12)

Definition of static determinacy and indeterminacy; Analysis of statically determinate
plane trusses- method of joints and sections; analysis of statically determinate space
trusses- tension coefficient method
UNITV: Kinematics (contact hours - 10)
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Rectilinear motion; curvilinear motion-fixed axis rotation- constant and variable
acceleration, equation of motion in both fixed-translation, projectiles-horizontal and
inclined projection at same level and different levels, Relative-motion of two particles
UNIT VI: Kinetics (contact hours - 10)

Newton’s second law; Translation and Fixed axis rotation; Alembert’s principle; concept
of work energy equation, power and efficiency, virtual work and impulse momentum
equation. Introduction to type springs, introduction to vibrations.

Text Books:
1. A.K.Tayal, Engineering Mechanics Statics and Dynamics, 14th Edition,
2011,Umesh Publications.
2. S.Timoshenko& D.H Young Engineering Mechanics, 5th Edition,2013, McGraw
Hill publications.
Reference Books:.
1. J. L. MeriamEngineering Mechanics, statics, , 6th Edn , 2006, Wiley India Pvt Ltd.
2. J. L. Meriam Engineering Mechanics, dynamics, 7th Edn, 2013 Wiley India Pvt
Ltd.
3. I. H. Shames Engineering Mechanics, statics and dynamics, 4th Edition, 2005,
Pearson Publications
4. F. P. Beer & E. R. Johnston Mechanics For Engineers, statics – 10 th Edn, 2012,
McGraw Hill Publ.
5. P. Beer & E. R. Johnston Mechanics For Engineers, dynamics - F– 5th Edn, 2007,
McGraw Hill Publ.
6. E. W. Nelson, C. L. Best & W.G. McLean,Theory& Problems of engineering
mechanics, statics & dynamics –5th Edn, 1998 – Schaum’s outline series - McGraw
Hill Publ.
7. Ferdinand. L. Singer, Harper – Collins Engineering Mechanics, 3rd Edition, 1994,
Indus Publications.
8. A Nelson Engineering Mechanics statics and dynamics, 1st Edition, 2009, McGraw
Hill Publ.
9. S. S. Bhavikatti, K. G. RajashekarappaEngineering Mechanics, 1st Edition, 2016,
New age International Publishers.

Web Resources:
1. Lecture series on Engineering Mechanics by Prof. Manoj Harbola, Department of
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Course Outcomes: On completion of the course the student will be able to

CO1 Student can able to categorize how the Newton laws work’s in Nature
One can formulate and solve the problems after understanding the classical
CO2
mechanics
Capacity to understand the reasonable constrains while tackling the problems in
CO3
real life
Students can capable decrypt information from charts by utilizing numerical
CO4
procedures
CO5 One can comprehend the response of structure because of dynamic impact
CO6 Student can able to analyze the trusses

Course Nature Theory

Assessment Method
Assessment Weekly Monthly tests End Semester Total
Tool tests Test
Weightage (%) 10% 30% 60% 100%

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Course Code Course Name Category L-T-P Credits

ENGINEERING
23CE 1202 PCC 3-0-0 3
GEOLOGY

Course Objectives:
The student will be able to
1. Explain the failures of some civil engineering constructions.
2. Relate the types of minerals and their physical properties.
3. Demonstrate the classification of rocks and their texture.
4. Summarize the crystal systems
5. Show the concept of geological maps
6. Interpret the concept of structural geology

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Course content:
UNIT- I: Introduction: (Contact hours - 8)
Importance of geology from Civil Engineering point of view. Brief study of case histories
of failure of some Civil Engineering constructions due to geological drawbacks.
Importance of Physical geology, Petrology and Structural geology.
Weathering of Rocks:
Its effect over the properties of rocks importance of weathering with reference to dams,
reservoirs and tunnels weathering of common rocklike “Granite”.

UNIT- II: Mineralogy (Contact hours - 8)

Definition of mineral, Importance of study of minerals, Different methods of study of
mineral and rock, The study of physical properties of minerals and rocks for megascopic
study for the following minerals and rocks. Study of physical properties of following
common rock forming minerals Feldspar, Quartz, Flint, Jasper, Olivine, Augite,
Hornblende, Muscovite, Biotite, Asbestos, Chlorite ,Kyanite, Garnet, Talc, Calcite. Study
of other common economics minerals such as Pyrite, Hematite, Magnetite, Chrorite
,Galena ,Pyrolusite Graphite, Magnesite and Bauxite.

UNIT III: Petrology: (Contact hours - 7)

Definition of rock: Geological classification of rocks into igneous, Sedimentary and
metamorphic rocks. Dyke sand sills, common structures and textures of igneous,
Sedimentary and metamorphic rocks. Their distinguishing features, Mega scopic study of
Granite, Dolerite, Basalt, Pegmatite, Laurite, Conglomerate, Sand Stone, Shale ,Limestone,
Gneiss, Schist, Quartzite, Marble and Slate.

UNIT-IV: Structural geology: (Contact hours-7)

Out crop, strike and dip study of common geological structures associating with the rocks
such as folds, fault sun conformities, and joints - their important types. Their important CE
In-situ and drift soils, common types of soils, their origin and occurrence in India,
Stabilization of soils.

UNIT- V: Groundwater and Geophysics (Contact hours-7)

Groundwater, Importance of study of ground water, earth quake sand landslides.
Geophysical studies Principles of geophysical study by Gravity methods. Magnetic
methods, Electrical methods, Seismic methods, Radio metric method sand geothermal
method, Special importance of Electrical resistivity methods and seismic refraction
methods.
UNIT V: Geology for Engineering Projects (Contact hours-8)

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Geological Investigations - Geophysical Investigations - Remote Sensing Techniques
Geological Considerations for Dam Reservoirs, Tunnels and RoadCuts - Practice in
Geology - Demonstration for Clinometer, Electrical ResistivityMeter, Geological Maps -
Identification of Crystals, Minerals and Rocks.

Learning resources:
Text Books:
1) K.V.G.K. Gokhale , Principals of Engineering Geology , 1st Edition, 2010, B.S
publications.
2) N.Chennkesavulu, Engineering Geology ,2nd Edition, 2009,Macmilan India Pvt Ltd.,

References:
1. F.G.Bell, Fundamental of Engineering Geology , 2016, Butterworths Publications, New
Delhi.
2. Krynine& Judd, Principles of EngineeringGeology&Geotechnics, 1st Edition, 2005,
CBS Publishers& Distribution,

Web Resources:
1. NPTEL HRD, December 31, 2009, “http://nptel.ac.in/courses/105105106/”
Course outcomes:

After successful completion of the course, the learners would be able to…

Site characterization and how to collect, analyze, and report geologic data using
1
standards in engineering practice
2 The fundamentals of the engineering properties of Earth materials.
3 Identify of rocks and their texture.
4 Estimate the crystal systems
5 Analyse the concept of geological maps
6 Understand the concept of structural geology

Course Nature Theory

Assessment Method
Assessment Weekly Monthly tests End Semester Total
Tool tests Test
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Course Course Name Course L-T-P Credits

Code Category

23CS1285 Advanced BSC 0-0-3 1.5

Programming Lab

Course Objectives:
1. To develop skills to design and analyze simple linear and non-linear data structures
2. To strengthen the ability to identify and apply the suitable data structures for the given
real- world problem
3. To gain knowledge in practical applications of data structures.

List of Experiments:
1. Write a C program that uses functions to perform the following:
a) Create a singly linked list of integers.
b) Delete a given integer from the above linked list.
c) Display the contents of the above list after deletion.
2. Write a C program that uses functions to perform the following:
a) Create a doubly linked list of integers.
b) Delete a given integer from the above doubly linked list.
c) Display the contents of the above list after deletion.
3. Write a C program implement the Stack ADT using Arrays and Linked List.
4. Write a C program that uses stack operations to convert a given infix expression into
its postfix equivalent.
5. Write a C program that evaluates a postfix expression.
6. Write C program to implement queue ADT using array and doubly linked list.
7. a) Write C program to implement priority queue ADT using array.
b) Write C program to implement circular queue ADT using array.
8. Write C program for implementing the
following sorting methods:
a) Insertion sort b) Merge sort
9. Write C program for implementing the
following sorting methods:
a) Quick sort b) Selection sort
10. Write a C program that uses functions to
perform the following:
a) Create a Binary Search Tree (BST).
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b) Insert data in BST
c)Traverse the above BST recursively in Postorder
11.Write a C program that uses functions to perform the following:
a) Deletion an element BST
b) Traverse the above BST non recursively in Inorder.
12. Write a C program to implement the concept of simple hashing.

13.Write C program for implementing Depth first traversal and Breadth first traversal.

Course Outcomes:
At the end of this lab session, the student will

CO 1 Be able to design and analyze the time and space efficiency of the data

Structure

CO 2 Be capable to identity the appropriate data structure for given problem

CO 3 Have practical knowledge on the application of data structures

Assessment Method
Assessment Experiments Report/Viva-
Total
Voce/
Tool
Quiz/MCQ
/Lab project

Weightage (%) 25% 15% 40%

Course Nature Practical

Assessment Method

Assessment Experiment Recor Viva-Voce/ Total

Tool s d Quiz/MCQ/Lab
project

Weightage (%) 25% 5% 10% 40%

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Course code Course Name Category L-T-P Credits

23ME 1285 Workshop ESC 0-0-3 1.5

Course Learning Objectives:

1. To understand different machining operations on different machines
2. To understand the process of preparing the mould cavity for sand casting
3. To understand the preparation and joining of metal work pieces using welding
4. To understand the preparation and assembly of work pieces using fitting
5. To make different products using sheet metal by Tin smithy operation
6. To understand the joining of wood pieces by Carpentry operation
7. To understand wiring connections in different applications

List of Experiments: (Working Hours: 3hours per experiment)

1. Plain Turning, Step Turning and Taper Turning on Lathe Machine
2. Surface Machining and Drilling operations on Milling Machine
3. Preparation of Mould Cavity using Single Piece Solid Pattern
4. Preparation of Mould Cavity using Split Piece Pattern
5. Preparation of Butt Joint using Shielded Metal Arc Welding
6. Preparation of Lap Joint using Shielded Metal Arc Welding
7. Filling the holes in a given metal work piece using Oxy-Acetylene Gas Welding
8. Preparation of ‘V’ shape joint using Fitting Operation
9. Preparation of ‘L’ shape joint using Fitting Operation
10. Preparation of Tray and Cone by Tin smithy Operation
11. Preparation of Dove tail joint by Carpentry Operation
12. Preparation of ‘T’ joint by Carpentry Operation
13. House wiring for one lamp and two lamps with single switch
14. Staircase wiring connection
15. Go Down wiring connection
Learning resources
Text books:
1. Balasubramaniam, R., “Callister's Materials Science and Enginsseering”, Wiley India
Ltd, 2014. 2nd Edition
Reference books:
1. Groover, M. P., “Fundamentals of modern Manufacturing”, Wiley, 2011.4th Edition.
2. Rao, P. N., “Manufacturing Technology: Foundry, Forming and Welding”, McGraw
Hill, 2013. 4th Edition
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Course outcomes: At the end of the course, the student will be able to

CO 1 Understand different machining operations on different machines

CO 2 Understand the process of preparing the mould cavity for sand casting
CO 3 Understand the preparation and joining of metal work pieces using welding
CO 4 Understand the preparation and assembly of work pieces using fitting
CO 5 Make different products using sheet metal by Tin smithy operation
CO 6 Understand the joining of wood pieces by Carpentry operation
CO 7 Understand wiring connections in different applications

Course Nature Practical

Assessment Method

Assessment Experiments Record Viva-Voce/ Total

Tool Quiz/MCQ/Lab
project

Weightage (%) 25% 5% 10% 40%

End Semester Examination weightage (%) 60%

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Course Code Course Name Category L-T-P Credits

Environmental Science
23BE 1201 MC 2-0-0 0

Course Learning Objectives:

1. To provide knowledge about multidisciplinary nature of environment, various

sources of natural energy.
2. Understanding of ecosystem structure and function etc.
3. Knowledge of biodiversity and conservation
4. Understanding of problems caused by pollution and its impact
5. Understanding about the various social issues related to environment.
6. Awareness for the Environment and human health
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Course Content:

UNIT-I: The Multidisciplinary Nature of Environmental Studies and Natural

Resources (9 hours)
The Multidisciplinary Nature of Environmental Studies: Definition, scope and
importance; Need for public awareness.

Natural Resources: Renewable and Non-Renewable Resources

Natural resources and associated problems.
a) Forest resources: Use and over-exploitation, deforestation, case studies. Timber
extraction, mining, dams and their effects on forest and tribal people. b) Water resources:
Use and over-utilization of surface and ground water, floods, drought, conflicts over water,
dams-benefits and problems. c) Mineral resources: Use and exploitation, environmental
effects of extracting and using mineral resources, case studies. d) Food resources: World
food problems, changes caused by agriculture and overgrazing, effects of modern
agriculture, fertilizer-pesticide problems, water logging, salinity, case studies. e) Energy
resources: Growing energy needs, renewable and non-renewable energy sources, use of
alternate energy sources. Case studies. f) Land resources: Land as a resource, land
degradation, man induced landslides, soil erosion and desertification. Role of an individual
in conservation of natural resources. Equitable use of resources for sustainable lifestyles.

UNIT-II: Ecosystems (4 hours)

Concept of an ecosystem, Structure and function of an ecosystem, Producers, consumers
and decomposers, Energy flow in the ecosystem, Ecological succession, Food chains, food
webs and ecological pyramids, Introduction, types, characteristic features, structure and
function of the following ecosystem:-a. Forest ecosystem, b. Grassland ecosystem, c.
Desert ecosystem, d. Aquatic ecosystems (ponds, streams, lakes, rivers, oceans, estuaries).

UNIT-III: Biodiversity and It’s Conservation (4 hours)

Introduction – Definition: genetic, species and ecosystem diversity, Biogeographical
classification of India, Value of biodiversity: consumptive use, productive use, social,
ethical, aesthetic and option values, Biodiversity at global, National and local levels, India
as a mega-diversity nation, Hot-sports of biodiversity, Threats to biodiversity: habitat loss,
poaching of wildlife, man-wildlife conflicts, Endangered and endemic species of India,
Conservation of biodiversity: In-situ and Ex-situ conservation of biodiversity.

UNIT-IV: Environmental Pollution (6 hours)

Cause, effects and control measures of:-a. Air pollution, b. Water pollution, c. Soil
pollution, d. Marine pollution, e. Noise pollution, f. Thermal pollution, g. Nuclear hazards,

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Solid waste Management: Causes, effects and control measures of urban and industrial
wastes, Role of an individual in prevention of pollution, Pollution case studies, Disaster
management: floods, earthquake, cyclone and landslides.

UNIT- V: Social Issues and the Environment (4 hours)

From Unsustainable to Sustainable development urban problems related to energy, Water
conservation, rain water harvesting, watershed management, Resettlement and
rehabilitation of people; its problems and concerns. Case Studies, Environmental ethics:
Issues and possible solutions. Climate change, global warming, acid rain, ozone layer
depletion, nuclear accidents and holocaust. Case Studies. Wasteland reclamation,
Consumerism and waste products, Environment Protection Act, Air (Prevention and
Control of Pollution) Act, Water (Prevention and control of Pollution) Act, Wildlife
Protection Act, Forest Conservation Act, Issues involved in enforcement of environmental
legislation, Public awareness.

UNIT-VI: Human Population and the Environment (3 hours)

Population growth, variation among nations, Population explosion – Family Welfare
Programme, Environment and human health, Human Rights, Value Education,
HIV/AIDS, Women and Child Welfare, Role of Information Technology in Environment
and human health, Case Studies.

Learning Resources

Text Book:
1. Erach Bharucha, ‘Textbook of Environmental studies’, UGC

Reference Books:
1. Clark RS, ‘Marine Pollution’, Clanderson Press, Oxofrd (TB).
2. De AK, ‘Environmental Chemistry’, Wiley Eastern Ltd.

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

Well understanding about their surrounding natural resources and their

CO1
Conservation
CO 2 Able to understand the ecosystem food chain and habitat.
CO 3 Develop the practices for conservation of biodiversity
CO 4 To well understand the pollution courses, impact and prevention from pollution
CO 5 Able to bring about an awareness of a variety of environmental concerns.
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CO 6 It attempts to create a pro-environmental attitude and a behavioral pattern in
society that is based on creating sustainable lifestyles.

For Theory Courses Only:

Course Nature Theory

Assessment Method
Assessment Weekly tests Monthly tests End Semester Test Total
Tool
Weightage (%) 10% 30% 60% 100%

Course Code Course Name Category L-T-P Credits

Managerial Economics and
23BM 2101 HSC 3-0-0 3
Financial Analysis

Course Learning Objectives:

1. To strengthen students managerial skill.
2. To enhance the conceptual clarity in economic concepts.
3. To develop to forecasting capability.
4. It will help to produce multi-disciplinary thought.
5. It will enhance their conceptual and practical/hand on practice in accounting.
6. It will help to implement and understand the uses of ratios.
Course Contents:
Unit I: (7 hours)
Introduction to managerial economics, consumer behavior, demand, demand analysis,
demand forecasting, supply, supply analysis.
Unit II: (7 hours)
Theory of production, production functions, concept of cost, cost analysis, break even
analysis.
Unit III: (7 hours)
Market structure-monopoly, oligopoly, monopolistic, prefect market; Types of business
Organizations-sole proprietorship, partnership, private ltd. Companies and public ltd.
Companies, formation of company.
Unit IV: (8 hours)
Introduction to capital, capital sources, capital budgeting- NPV, IRR, Payback period,
profitability index.
Unit V: (8 hours)

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Introduction to financial accounting, rules of debit-credit, Double-Entry Book Keeping,
Journal, Ledger, Trial Balance- Final Accounts (Trading Account, Profit and
Loss Account and Balance Sheet with simple adjustments, Preparation of final account and
other related accounting statements.
Unit VI: (8 hours)
Financial statements, comparative statement analysis, common- size statement analysis,
ratio analysis, time series (only theories).
Learning resources
Text book:
1. 1. Aryasri, A. R., Managerial Economics & Financial Analysis, McGraw Hill, 2014.

Reference Books:
1. Siddiqui., Managerial Economics & Financial Analysis, 2e, New Age International
Private Limited, 2017.
2. Pandey, I.M., “Financial Management”, 11e, Vikas Publishing House, 2015.
3. Prasanna Chandra., “Financial Management: Theory and Practice”, 9e, Mc Graw Hill
Education, 2015.

Web resources:
1. Managerial Economics and Financial Analysis, Dr. Trupti , IIT Bombay
http://nptel.ac.in/courses/110101005/
Course outcomes: At the end of the course, the student will be able to

A student will be able to understand basic economics as well as management

CO 1
concepts.
CO 2 This subject will provide implication facilities of concepts.
CO 3 Students can be able to do primary data collection and classification.
Students can also be able to forecast as well as generate trend series by utilizing the
CO 4
available secondary data.
CO 5 They have basic knowledge about accounting and its terminologies.
CO 6 They will be able to prepare and understand accounting tables.
For Theory courses only:

Course Nature Theory

Assessment Method
Assessment Weekly tests Monthly tests End Semester Test Total
Tool

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Course L-T-
Course Name Category Credits
Code P
BUILDING MATERIALS AND 2-1-
23CE 2101 PCC 3
CONSTRUCTION 0

COURSE OBJECTIVES:
The student can be able to
1 Identify and Understand the basic building materials and their functional and
mechanical properties

2 Classify different type of building materials and their practical applications.

3 Understand the details of masonry construction and flat roofs and information
about various types of structural elements - foundation, columns, beams,
walls, sloped and flat roofs.

4 Realize various types of finishing works plastering, painting, varnishes and

importance.
5 To perceive the elements of buildings structural & functional.

6 Understand the super structure and sub structure of a building.

Course Content:

UNIT -I: Introduction To Building Materials (Contact Hours: 06)

Functions of buildings – Types of building materials – Sustainable materials in
construction - Regulations & Standards – Fundamental properties and selection of
materials.

UNIT –II: Masonry Products & Concrete (Contact Hours: 10)

Building stones – classification, processing, characteristics, durability aspects, tests,
application and selection, preservation etc.
Bricks – classification, manufacturing, characteristics, durability aspects, tests, application
and selection, sustainability aspects, laying etc.
Limes – Cementing action, manufacturing, slaking, storage, properties, classification, tests,
applications etc.
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Mortars – Classification, preparation, strength, tests, applications etc.
Concrete – Constituent materials, properties, characteristics, tests, production, properties,
masonry units etc.

UNIT –III: Other Building Materials (Contact Hours: 06)

Timber, Glass, Ceramics, Plastics & Metals Introduction – characteristics - manufacturing
– classification, applications.

UNIT –IV: Elements of Building Construction –I (Contact Hours: 10)

Foundations, Masonry walls, Framed Buildings Vs. Load bearing wall construction,
Lintels & Arches- Definition, function and classification of lintels, Balconies, chejja and
canopy. Arches; Elements and Stability of an Arch. Flooring & Roofing – Floors;
Requirement of good floor, Components of ground floor, Selection of flooring material,
Laying of Concrete, Mosaic, Marble, Granite, Tile flooring, Cladding of tiles. Roof;-
Requirement of good roof, Types of roof, Elements of a pitched roof, Trussed roof, King
post Truss, Queen Post Truss, Steel Truss, Different roofing materials, R.C.C. Roof.

UNIT –V: Elements of Building Construction -II (Contact Hours: 08)

Doors, Windows & Ventilators: Location of doors and windows, technical terms, Materials
for doors and windows, Paneled door, Flush door, Collapsible door, Rolling shutter, PVC
Door, Paneled and glazed Window, Bay Window, French window. Ventilators. Sizes as
per IS recommendations
Stairs: Definitions, technical terms and types of stairs, Requirements of good stairs.
Geometrical design of RCC doglegged and open-well stairs.

UNIT –VI: Finishing Works and special materials (Contact Hours: 06),
Plastering & Pointing, Damp Proof Course, Water proofing, Paints, Distempers, Varnishes,
Asphalt, Bitumen & Tar, Thermal & Sound insulating materials. Scaffolding, Centering
and Form work for concrete structures.

COURSE OUTCOMES: At the end of the course, the student will be able to

CO1 Perceive various elements of building Construction and their significance

CO2 Understand the tests of basic building materials and interpretation of the results

CO3 Analyze suitability of all the building materials – selection criterion

CO4 Understand the finishing works of buildings

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CO5 Getting knowledge of special materials and their applications

CO6 Selection of materials based on functional requirement

Learning Resources:

Text books:
1. M.L. Gambhir. – Tata Mc. “Building Materials” GrawHillPublishers, New Delhi.
2. Dr. B.C.Punmia ,Building Construction , Laxmi Publications (P) Ltd., New Delhi,
11th Edition 2016.
Reference books:
1. S.C.Rangwala, Building Construction, Charotar Publishing House Pvt.Ltd., 2009,
Gujarat
2. P C Varghese, “Building Material”, PHI Learning Pvt. Ltd, Eighth Printing, 2012.
Web Resources:
1. IIT Delhi, December 31 2009, “Building Materials and Construction” URL:
http://nptel.ac.in/courses/105102088/

Course Nature Theory

Assessment Method
Assessment Weekly Monthly tests End Semester Total
Tool tests/Assignments (In Semester) Test
(In Semester)
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Course Code Course Name Category L-T-P Credits

23CE 2102 CONCRETE TECHNOLOGY PCC 2-1-0 3

Course Learning Objectives: The student will able

1. Define the concepts of Concrete production and its behavior in various environments.
2. Distinguish about different types of concrete
3. Identify the production and quality control of concrete
4. Analyze the test procedures for the determination of properties of concrete.
5. Demonstrate durability properties of concrete in various environments.

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6. Evaluate the mix design of concrete
Course Content:

UNIT I: Concrete-Significance –Constituents (Contact Hours:8)

History and significance of concrete as a sustainable construction material, Concrete
Constituent Materials: Cement- Manufacturing –Basic Cement Chemistry – Hydration –
Classification – Tests Aggregate – Classification – Characteristics & Properties of
aggregates – Tests on aggregates and their significance – Grading – Fineness Modulus
Water – Mixing water, Curing Water – Tests of water

UNIT II: Admixtures & Fresh Concrete (Contact Hours:8)

Admixtures – Classifications – Mineral Admixtures, Chemical Admixtures - Functions –
Applications Fresh Concrete: Workability – definition, tests and interpretation, Rheology
of fresh concrete, Effect of constituent materials on workability

UNIT III: F Hardened Concrete (Contact Hours:6)

Strength criterion, behavior under compressive strength. Factors affecting strength of
hardened concrete: porosity, gel-space ratio, total voids in concrete, w/c ratio, degree of
compaction, age etc. Elasticity, Shrinkage and creep of concrete Introduction to durability
issues in concrete

UNIT IV: Production of concrete and quality control (Contact Hours:8)

Batching of materials, Mixing of concrete materials, transpiration, RMC, placing,
compaction, finishing and curing, form work. Factors causing variations in concrete
quality, field control, advantages of quality control, statistical quality control.

UNIT V: Proportioning of concrete mixes (Contact Hours:8)

Basic considerations, factors influencing choice of mix design proportions, methods of
concrete mix designing – IS method (as per IS 10262: 2019), ACI method, British DoE
method

UNIT VI: Special Concretes (Contact Hours:7)

Lightweight Concrete – Vacuum Concrete - Mass Concrete – Roller Compacted Concrete
– Self Compacting Concrete - Fibre Reinforced Concrete – High Performance Concrete –
Pre-Cast Concrete – 3D Printing of Concrete -Functions & Applications

Learning Resources:
Text Books:
1. M.L. Gambhir "Concrete Technology Theory and Practice" 5th Edition, 2017, McGrah
Hill Education (India) Private Limited, 5th Edition.

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Reference Books:
1. M.S SHETTY “ Concrete Technology Theory and Practice” 8th Edition, 2018,S Chand
Publications
2. A.M. Niveli& JJ Brooks "Concrete Technology" Pearson Education, 2nd Edition, 2010.

Web Resources:
1. NPTEL course on “Concrete technology”
URL; http://nptel.ac.in/courses/105/102/105102012/
2. NPTEL course on “Concrete Engineering technology”
URL; http://nptel.ac.in/courses/105/104/105104030/
Course Outcomes: Upon successful completion of the course, the student will be able to
Understand the basic concepts of concrete and realize the importance of quality
CO1
of concrete.
Familiarize the basic ingredients of concrete and their role in the production of
CO2
Concrete.
Test the fresh concrete properties and the hardened concrete properties and
CO3
evaluate the ingredients of concrete through lab test results.
CO4 Familiarize the basic concepts of special concrete and their production.
CO5 Understand the behavior of concrete in various environments
CO6 Design the concrete mix by IS method

Course Nature Theory

Assessment Method
Assessment Weekly Monthly tests End Semester Total
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(In Semester)
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23CE 2103 MECHANICS OF FLUIDS PCC 2-1-0 3

Course Learning Objectives: On completion of the course the student will be able to

1. To learn the importance, application and inter-relationship of various properties of

fluid like mass density, viscosity and surface tension

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2. To determine the forces on plane and curved surfaces in a fluid at rest and the
concepts of buoyancy and metacentre.
3. To study the properties of a moving fluid like velocity and acceleration and the
forces on fluid through the continuity equation, Euler’s and Bernoulli’s equations
4. To study the laminar and turbulent flow in pipes, major and minor losses in pipes.
5. To develop the principles and equations for pressure flow and momentum analysis
6. To study boundary layer along thin plate and its transition

Course Content:

UNIT-I: Introduction (Contact hours: 7)

Dimensions and units – Physical properties of fluids specific gravity, viscosity, surface
tension, vapor pressure and their influences on fluid motion.

UNIT-II: Hydro Statics (Contact hours: 8)

Pressure at a point, Pascal‟s law, Hydrostatic law - atmospheric, gauge and vacuum
pressure- measurement of pressure. Pressure gauges, Manometers: differential and Micro
Manometers. Hydrostatic forces on submerged plane, Horizontal, Vertical, inclined and
curved surfaces – Center of pressure. Derivations and problems. Buoyancy- Meta centric
height, conditions of Equilibrium of submerged Bodies.

UNIT-III: Fluid Kinematics (Contact hours: 8)

Description of fluid flow, Stream line, path line and streak lines and stream tube.
Classification of flows : Steady, unsteady, uniform, non-uniform, laminar, turbulent,
rotational and irrotational flows – Equation of continuity for one, two , three dimensional
flows – stream and velocity potential functions, flow net analysis.

UNIT-IV: Fluid Dynamics (Contact hours: 8)

Surface and body forces – Euler’s and Bernoull’s equations for flow along a stream line
for 3-D flow, (Navier – stokes equations, Momentum equation and its application – forces
on pipe bend. Measurement of Flow: Pitot tube, Venturi meter and orifice meter –
classification of orifices, flow over rectangular, triangular and trapezoidal and Stepped
notches - –Broad crested weirs.

UNIT-V: Closed Conduit Flow (Contact hours: 7)

Laws of Fluid friction – Darcy’s equation, Minor losses – pipes in series – pipes in parallel
– Total energy line and hydraulic gradient line.Pipe network problems, variation of friction

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factor with Reynold’s number – Moody‟sChart.Characteristics of Laminar & Turbulent
flows. Flow between parallel plates, Flow through long tubes, flow through inclined tubes.

UNIT-VI: Boundary Layer Theory (Contact hours: 7)

Boundary layer – concepts, Prandtl contribution, characteristics of boundary layer along a

thin flat plate, Von-karman momentum integral equation, laminar and turbulent Boundary
layers no deviations BL in transition, separation of BL, control of BL, Flow around
submerged objects-Drag and Lift- Magnus effect.

COURSE OUTCOMES: At the end of the course, student will be able to

Identify how properties of fluids change with temperature and their affect on
CO1
pressure and fluid flow
CO2 Describe fluid pressure and its measurement
Define the relationship between pressure and elevation as it relates to
CO3
manometers, barometers and other pressure measuring devices.
CO4 Calculate forces on a plane submerged in a static fluid
Use the general energy equation to calculate changes in fluid flow for circular
CO5
and non-circular pipes for in-compressible fluids.
CO6 Derive energy, momentum and displacement thickness for any type of fluid

Learning Resources:

Text Book:
1. P.N.Modi and S.M.Seth., Hydrualics and Fluid Mechanics, 21st Edition, 2017,
Standard Book House,1995.
Reference Books:
1. C.S.P Ojha, R. Berndtsson, P.N Chandrmouli “Fluid Mechanics and machinery”,
1st Edition, 2010, Oxford University Press Publishers.
2. K.L Kumar, Engineering Fluid Mechanics, Eurasia Publishing House PVT Ltd,
NewDelhi,2009.
3. Fluid Mechanics and Hydraulic Machines, Dr. R. K. Bansal, 10th Edition, 2018,
Lakshmi Publications.
4. K Srinivasa Raju and D. Nagesh Kumar, “Fluid Mechanics- Problem Solving using
MATLAB”, 2020, PHI Learning Pvt. Ltd.

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1. IIT Bombay, December 31 2009, ‘Fluid Mechanics’, URL:
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2. IIT Guwahati, December 31 2009, ‘Fluid Mechanics’, URL:
https://nptel.ac.in/courses/105103095/3

Course Nature Theory

Assessment Method
Assessment Weekly Monthly tests End Semester Total
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Course Code Course Name Category L-T-P Credits

MECHANICS OF
23CE 2104 PCC 3-1-0 4
MATERIALS

Course Objectives: The student will be able to

1. Determine the stress, strain, and deflection in structural elements when subjected
to different loads.
2. Evaluate the principal stress and principal plane in material subjected to load
3. Demonstrate concept of torsion in circular shafts
4. Impart concepts of Bending Moment and Shear force for beams with different
boundary and loading conditions
5. Evaluate flexural and shear stresses in elements when subjected to transverse loads
6. Calculate the deflections of beam

Course Content:

UNIT-I: Simple Stresses and Strains: (Contact Hours - 10)

Normal stress, shear stress, state of stress at a point, ultimate strength, allowable stress,
factor of safety, normal strain, shear strain, Poisson’s ratio, Hooke’s law, stress-strain
characteristics for mild steel. Elastic moduli and the relationship between them,
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temperature stresses, composite bars, Strain energy, Resilience, Gradual, sudden, impact
and shock loadings.

UNIT-II: Principal Stresses and Strains (Contact Hours - 10)

Normal and tangential stresses on an inclined plane for biaxial stresses, Two perpendicular
normal stresses accompanied by a state of simple shear, Mohr‘s circle of stresses, Principal
stresses and strains, Analytical and graphical solutions. Stresses in thin cylindrical shells
and spherical vessels, Derivation of formula for longitudinal and circumferential stresses -
hoop, longitudinal and volumetric strains, Changes in diameter, and volume of thin
cylinders.

UNIT-III: Torsion of Circular Shafts: (Contact Hours - 10)

Theory of pure torsion, Torsion equation, Assumptions made in the theory, Theory of pure
torsion, Torsional moment of resistance, Polar section modulus, Power transmitted by
shafts, Combined bending and torsion and end thrust. Euler‘s theorem for long columns,
assumptions, derivation of Euler’s critical load formulae for various end conditions

UNIT-IV: Shear Force and Bending Moment: (Contact Hours - 10)

Definition of beam, Types of beams, Concept of shear force and bending moment, S.F and
B.M diagrams for cantilever, simply supported and overhanging beams subjected to point
loads, uniformly distributed load uniformly varying loads and combination of these loads,
Point of contra flexure, Relation between S.F., B.M and rate of loading at a section of a
beam.

UNIT-V: Flexural Stresses & Shear Stresses (Contact Hours - 8)

Theory of simple bending, Assumptions, Derivation of bending equation: M/I =f/y = E/R,
Neutral axis, Determination of bending stresses, Section modulus of rectangular and
circular sections (Solid and Hollow), I,T, Angle and Channel sections. Derivation of
formula, Shear stress distribution across various beam sections like rectangular, circular,
triangular, I, T angle sections.

UNIT VI: Deflection Of Beams: (Contact Hours-12)

Bending into a circular arc-slope, deflection and radius of curvature, Differential equation
for the elastic line of a beam - Double integration and Macaulay's methods, Determination
of slope and deflection for cantilever and simply supported beams subjected to various
types of loads, Mohr's theorems, and Moment area method.
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Text Books:
1. Beer, F.P., and Johnston, JR, E.R., "Mechanics of Materials", 7th Edition, 2014,
McGraw Hill, 1992.
2. S. Ramamrutham&B.Narayanan, “Strength of Materials”, 18th Edition, 2014,
DhanpatRai Publishing Company Pvt Ltd.,
Reference Books:

1. Popov, E.P., Mechanics of Materials, 2nd Edition, 2015, Prentice Hall of India Private
Limited, 1976.
2. Punmia B C, Mechanics of Materials, Revised Edition, 2017, Laxmi Publications Ltd,
New Delhi
3. Hibbeler, R.C., "Mechanics of Materials", 10th Edition, 2016, Pearson Education, Low
Price Edition, 2007
4.Bansal, R.K., "Strength of Materials", 6th Edition, 2018, Laxmi Publications (P) Ltd.,
2007

Web Resources:
1. NPTEL, December 31 2009, “strength of
materials”URL:http://nptel.ac.in/courses/105105108/

Course Outcomes: On completion of the course the student will be able to

Define the fundamental concepts of stress and strain and the relationship between
CO1 both through the strain-stress equations in order to solve problems for simple
tridimensional elastic solids.

CO2 Demonstrate the concept of strain energy

CO3 Evaluate principal stresses and strains in a loaded structure

CO4 Analyze and represent the stress diagrams in bars and simple structures
Examine the problems relating to pure and non-uniform bending of beams and
CO5 other simple structures

CO6 One can calculate the deflections of beams for different type of loadings

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Tool tests/Assignments (In Semester) Test
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Weightage 10% 30% 60% 100%
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Course Code Course Name Category L-T-P Credits

23CE 2105 SURVEYING PCC 3-1-0 4

COURSE OBJECTIVES:

The student can be able to,

1. Explain the basic principles of surveying.
2. Identify the different methods of Plane table Surveying
3. Demonstrate the Levelling and different methods of levelling.
4. familiar the survey with new equipment’s like total stations GPS and DGPS
5. Examine the Contouring and draw a simple curve on field
6. Demonstrate the Tacheometry and Traversing.

UNIT–I: Introduction to Surveying (Contact Hours: 8)

Classification of surveying-Principles of Surveying-Linear measurements, direct
measurement. Problems on Base line measurement-Errors and corrections to linear
measurements. Introduction to compass survey - True bearing, True meridian, Magnetic
Meridian, Magnetic bearing. F.B. & B.B of lines – W.C.B. & R.B.– related problems.
Prismatic and surveyor compass Magnetic Dip-Temporary adjustments of compass-
Magnetic Declination – Local Attraction-Related Problems

UNIT- II: Plane table surveying & areas and volumes (Contact Hours:8)
Introduction-Advantages- Accessories-Temporary adjustment. Methods of plane tabling-
Plane table traversing-Three-point problem -Errors in plane tabling.
Embankments and cutting for a level section with and without transverse slopes, Simpson’s
method, Trapezoidal method, determination of the capacity of reservoir.

UNIT- III: Levelling (Contact Hours: 7)

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Definitions of terms-Methods of levelling-Uses and adjustments of dumpy level-
Temporary and permanent adjustments of dumpy level leveling, Introduction to Auto
Level. Differential leveling, profile leveling, Reciprocal leveling, H.I. method-Rise and fall
method-Checks- Reciprocal Levelling-Problems in levelling-Errors in levelling.

UNIT- IV: Theodolite & EDM instruments (Contact Hours: 10)

Types of Theodolites – Temporary Adjustments, Method of repetition, Method of
reiteration – Uses of Theodolites, Principle of Electronic Distance Measurement, Types of
EDM instruments, Total Station – Parts of a Total Station –Advantages and Applications,
Field Procedure for total station survey, Errors in Total Station Survey; Global Positioning
Systems-errors, Surveying with GPS, Co-ordinate transformation, Differential GPS,
comparison between GPS and DGPS.

UNIT- V: Contouring & Curves (Contact Hours: 8)

Definitions-Interval, Characteristics of contours- methods of locating contours-Direct and
indirect methods-Interpolation of contours-Contour gradient- Uses of contour maps.
Simple curves – Elements of simple curves – Methods of setting simple curves – Rankin’s
method – Two theodolite method

UNIT-VI: Traversing & Tacheometry (Contact Hours: 9)

Open and closed traverse – Closing errors, balancing the error – Bowditch method – Transit
method, omitted measurements – Principle of tachometry – Stadia methods – Fixed hair
method – Tangential method

COURSE OUTCOMES:
Upon successful completion of the course, the student will be able to

1 Demonstrate the basic surveying skills

2 Use various surveying instruments.
3 Perform different methods of surveying
4 Carryout surveying using EDM instruments
5 Integrate the knowledge of contouring and methods of contouring
6 Carryout traversing and tacheometry

Learning Resources:
Text Books:
1. Dr. K.R. Arora, Surveying Vo.I, 16th edition, 2018, Standard Book House.
2. B.C. Punmia, Surveying Vol.I, 17th Edition, 2016, Lakshmi Publications.
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3. S.K.Duggal, Surveying Vol.I, 4th Edition, 2017,TataMcgraw Hill Education.
4. Dr. K.R. Arora, Surveying, Vol. II, 13th Edition, 2016,Standard Book House, Fifth
edition, 2001.
5. Dr.B.C. Punmia, Surveying, Vol. II, 16th Edition, 2016, Laxmi Publications Pvt.
Ltd,
6. Dr. A.M.Chandra, Higher Surveying, 2nd Edition, 2006, New Age International
Publishers.
Web Resources:
1. IIT Kanpur, December 31 2009, “Surveying” URL:
http://www.nptelvideos.in/2012/11/surveying.html.

Course code Course Name Category L-T-P Credits

MECHANICS OF MATERIALS
23CE 2181 PCC 0-0-3 1.5
LAB

Course Objectives/ Outcomes:

On completion of the course the student will be able to
1. understand the behavior of stress vs. strain characteristics of mild steel
2. Evaluate impact strength of material
3. Understand basic concepts of stress, strain and their relations based on linear elasticity.
4. Evaluate elastic, rigidity modulus of materials.
5. Understand how to determine hardness of different materials
6. Understand the shear strength of material
LIST OF EXPERIMENTS:
1. Stress-Strain characteristics of mild steel bar in tension
2. Stress-Strain characteristics TMT bar in tension
3. Torsion test on mild steel
4. Brinell hardness test
5. Rockwell hardness test
6. Spring test
7. Izod Impact test
8. Charpy Impact test
9. Shear test- Single shear & Double Shear
10. Flexural Testing Machine on Steel I Section

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Assessment Method
Assessment Experiments related Record Viva-Voce/ Total
Tool Quiz/MCQ/Lab
(In semester) project
Weightage (%) 20% 10% 10% 40%
Assessment Procedure/Description of the Results Viva-Voce
Tool experiment with relevant
(End semester) information and
Discussion on Results
Weightage (%) 30% 10% 20% 60%

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Course code Course name Category L-T-P Credits

23CE 2182 SURVEYING LAB PCC 0-0-3 1.5

Course Objectives /Course Outcomes:

On completion of the course the student will be able to
1. Explain the Survey of an area by chain survey (closed traverse) & plotting, Chaining
across obstacles.
2. Determine of distance between two inaccessible points with compass
3. Survey of an area by prismatic compass & Surveyor compass (closed traverse) and
plotting after adjustment.
4. Estimate plane table survey by Radiation method, intersection methods
5. Estimate plane table survey by traversing
6. Determine the Levelling by Height of instrument and Rise and Fall method.
7. Evaluate the horizontal and vertical angle using theodolite.
8. Estimate Area, angles using Total Station
List of Experiments:
1. Introduction of instruments used for chain survey, Measurement of distance by ranging
and chaining
2. Distance between two inaccessible points using compass
3. Compass traversing, Closing error correction – Closed traverse (Local Attraction)
4. Plane Table Traversing- Radiation Method &Intersection Method
5. Plane Table Traversing- two point and three Point problem
6. Fly leveling – Height of Instrument method and Rise and Fall method
7. Longitudinal and Cross sectional leveling
8. Contour plan of a given area – Direct method and Grid method
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9. Measurement of Horizontal and vertical angles by Theodolite
10. Trigonometric levelling – Height and Distance problem
11. Curve Setting- different methods
12. Determination Area, Contouring, Traversing using Total station
13. Determination of remote height using total station
14. Distance, Gradient, diff, height between two inaccessible points using total station.
Course Nature Practical
Assessment Method
Assessment Experiments related Record Viva-Voce/ Total
Tool Quiz/MCQ/Lab
(In semester) project
Weightage (%) 20% 10% 10% 40%
Assessment Procedure/Description of the Results Viva-Voce
Tool experiment with relevant
(End semester) information and
Discussion on Results
Weightage (%) 30% 10% 20% 60%

Course code Course Name Category L-T-P Credits

23HS 2101 INDIAN CONSTITUTION MC 2-0-0 0

Course Learning Objectives:

1. The basic objective of the course is to provide knowledge about institutions

2. It help to understand the processes to governing the society in a systematic way.
3. It helps to establish social Justice, Liberty, Equity and Fraternity.
4. The course will introduce the idea of political system in general
5. It provides idea about working process of constitutional institutions.

6. To create awareness about the functioning of the judicial system in India.

Course Contents:

UNIT I: (5 hours)

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Introduction-Constitution’ meaning of the term, Indian constitution sources and
constitutional history, Features: Citizenship, Preamble, Fundamental Rights and duties,
Directive Principles of State Policy.

UNIT II: (5 hours)

Union Government and its Administration-Structure of the Indian Union: Federalism,

centre-state relationship, President: Role, power and position, PM and Council of
ministers, Cabinet and Central Secretariat, Loksabha, Rajyasabha.

UNIT III: (5 hours)

Election commission-Election commission: Role and functioning, Chief Election

Commissioner and Election Commissioners, State Election Commission: Role and
functioning, Institute and Bodies for the welfare of SC/ST/OBC and women.

UNIT IV: (3 hours)

State Government and its Administration- Governor: Role and position, CM and Council
of ministers, state secretariat: Organization, structure and functions.

UNIT V: (7 hours)

Local Administration-District’s Administration head: Role and importance,

Municipalities: Introduction, Mayor and role of Elected Representatives, CEO of
Municipal Corporation, Panchayati raj: Introduction, PRI: Zilla Panchayat, Elected
officials and their roles, CEO Zilla Panchayat: Position and role, Block level:
Organizational Hierarchy (different departments), Village level: Role of elected and
appointed officials, Importance of grass root democracy.

UNIT VI: (5 hours)

Union Judiciary-Establishment and constitution of Supreme court, Appointment of Judges,

Establishment of State High court, Establishment of common High court for 2 or more
states, WRITS, PIL(Public Interest Litigation).

Learning resources

Text book:

1. Durga Das Basu,Constitutions of India, 23rded, LexisNexis Publication.

Reference Books:

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1. ’Indian Polity’ by Laxmikanth

2. ’Indian Administration’ by SubhashKashyap

4.’Indian Administration’ by Avasti and Avasti

5. ’Government and Politics of India’ by W.H.Mrrison Jones

6.’Constitution of India’ by J.C.Johari

Course outcomes: At the end of the course, the student will be able to

CO 1 The students will understand their fundamental rules and duties.

CO 2 The students will learn the political system and the system of elections in India.

CO 3 It is to provide the students the institutions and processes to govern themselves in

the manner they prefer.

CO 4 Students can also be able to utilize the laws and facilities provided by constution

CO 5 It will provide over all idea about our legal system.

CO 6 It will enable students more strong in terms of law and practice in day
to day life.

For Theory courses only:

Course Nature Theory

Assessment Method
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Tool
Weightage (%) 0 0 0 0

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HYDRAULICS
23CE 2201 PCC 2-1-0 3
ENGINEERING

Course Learning Objectives:

1. To discuss the physical processes of fluid flow analytically and empirically

2. To classify the types of flows in open channel and to design open channel sections
in a most economical way with minimum wetted perimeter.
3. To develop gradually varied flow profiles for different slopes
4. To study about non-uniform flows in open channels and to learn about the
characteristics of hydraulic jump.
5. To understand the waves and surges in unsteady flow situation
6. To impart the knowledge about various hydraulic turbines and pumps

Course Content:

UNIT-I: Free Surface Flows (Contact hours: 6)

Introduction, Channels and their Geometric properties, Pipe flow and free surface flow,
energy in free surface flow. Velocity measurement and distribution, discharge
measurement by velocity-area method. Continuity and Momentum equation

UNIT-II: Uniform Flow (Contact hours: 9)

Resistance flow formula, Velocity distribution, Equivalent roughness coefficient, Velocity
coefficients, Uniform flow in rigid and mobile boundary channel, Most efficient/economic
channels
Energy and Momentum Principle - Concept of Specific Energy, Critical Depth, Alternate
depth, Specific Force.

UNIT-III: Non-Uniform Flow (Contact hours: 8)

Gradually Varied Flow – basic assumptions – dynamic equation for Gradually Varied
Flow, characteristics of flow profiles in prismatic channels. Computation of length of back
water curve - standard step method, direct step method. Introduction to Gradually Varied
Unsteady flow
UNIT-IV: Rapidly Varied flow (Contact hours: 7)
Characteristics of the flow – hydraulic jump – initial and sequent depths; Non-dimensional
equation, practical applications of hydraulic jump; types of jump in horizontal floor, basic
characteristics of the jump – energy loss, efficiency and jump as energy dissipater, stilling
basins - Rapidly Varied Unsteady flow - Introduction to surges
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UNIT-V: Impact of Jets (Contact hours: 9)
Force exerted by fluids jet on stationary and moving - Flat Plate and inclined plate,
stationary and moving curved vane, velocity triangles
Turbines
Elements of hydroelectric power plants, Heads and efficiencies of hydraulics turbines,
Turbine performance characteristics and selection of turbines; Design of radial flow and
axial flow turbines and Pelton turbines; Draft tube theory, specific speed;
UNIT-IV: Centrifugal Pumps (Contact hours: 6)
Fundamentals of Rotodynamic pumps – types, advantages, working, Pumps in series and
parallel, volute and whirl pool chambers, velocity triangles for pumps, NPSH and specific
speed

COURSE OUTCOMES: At the end of the course, student will be able to

1 Understand and be able to use the energy and momentum equations.
Become familiar with open channel cross sections, hydro-static pressure
2
distribution and Manning’s law
3 Determine water surface profiles for gradually varied flow in open channels
4 Estimate the energy dissipation and sequent depth for a hydraulic jump
5 Flood waves/surges magnitude travelling towards upstream/downstream direction
6 To be familiar with different types of turbines and their efficiencies.

Learning Resources:

Texts Book:
1. K.Subramanya, Flow in Open Channels, 3rd Edition, 2008, Tata McGraw Hill
Publication co. Ltd. New Delhi, 1992
Reference Books:
1. P.N. Modi and S.M. Seth, Hydraulics and Fluid Mechanics, 21st Edition, 2017,
Standard Book House, 1998
2. V.T. Chow, Open Channel Hydraulics, McGraw Hill, 1975
3. K.G. Rangaraju, flow in Open Channels, 1st Edition, 2001,Tata McGraw Hill
Publication Co. Ltd., New Delhi, 1993
4. R.H. French, Open Channel Hydraulics, 1st Edition, 2007, McGraw Hill Book Co.,
New York 1986
Web Resources:
1. IIT Guwahati, December 31 2009, ‘Hydraulics Engineering’, URL:
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Course Code Course Name Category L-T-P Credits

ENVIRONMENTAL
PCC 2-1-0 3
23CE 2202 ENGINEERING-I

Course Learning Objectives:

On completion of the course the student will be able to

1. To identify the role of environmental engineer

2. To explain the necessity of protected water supply
3. To define and describe water characteristics and water quality standards
4. To explain the process of surface water and ground water treatment.
5. To apply the knowledge of water quality parameters and treatment principles for
designing of water treatment plant
6. To differentiate different types of water distribution networks

Course Content

Unit - I: Water Quality/ Characteristics (Contact hours: 08)

Introduction to Environmental Engineering, role of environmental engineer.
Importance and necessity of protected water supply systems, objectives of protected water
supply system, wholesomeness and palatability, physical, chemical and biological
characteristics of water, their sources, and drinking water standards.
Water quality monitoring: Estimation of physical, chemical and biological characteristics,
different types of tests and equipments used for examinations.

Unit - II:Water Quantity Estimation (Contact hours: 06)

Water demand for various purposes, Population forecast, Different forecasting methods:
Arithmetic, Geometric, Incremental increase, logistic etc.

Unit – III: General Requirements for water supply (Contact hours: 07)
Flow chart of public water supply system Sources, intake, pumping and conveyance,
Different types of intakes, pumps, Design of conveyance pipe, Distribution reservoirs,
mass curve method.

Unit – IV:Surface Water Treatment for Potable Water Supply (Contact hours: 10)
Basic unit processes and operations for surface water treatment- flow-sheets.
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Sedimentation: factors affecting efficiency, design values of various parameters, tube
settlers. Coagulation and flocculation: mechanisms, common coagulants, rapid mixing and
flocculating devices, G and GT values, Jar test, coagulant aids - polyelectrolyte etc.
Filtration: classification, slow and rapid sand filters, dual media filters, sand, gravel and
under-drainage system, mode of action, cleaning, limitations, operational difficulties,
performance, basic design consideration, Disinfection: chlorination, chemistry of
chlorination, kinetics of disinfection, chlorine demand, free and combined chlorine, break
point chlorination, super chlorination, de chlorination, chlorine residual, use of iodine,
ozone, ultraviolet rays and chlorine dioxide as disinfectants.

Unit – V: Ground Water treatment for potable water supply (Contact hours: 8)
Basic unit processes and operations for ground water treatment- flow-sheets.
Aeration: Types of aeration.Water softening: lime soda and Base Exchange methods,
principle reactions, design considerations, sludge disposal.Miscellaneous treatments:
removal of iron and manganese, taste, odour and colour, principles and methods; de-
fluoridation, reverse osmosis.

Unit – VI Water distribution systems and networks (Contact hours: 6)

Requirements of water distribution, methods of distribution, Types of distribution layouts:
Dead end, Grid iron, radial, ring system, design values of various parameters, Hydraulic
analysis: Hardy cross method.

Learning resources
Text book:
1. Santhosh Kumar Garg, “Environmental Engineering Vo.I”, Khanna publishers,
21st edition, 2012

Reference Books:
1. Howard S.Peavy,” Environmental Engineering”, 1st edition 1985 McGraw-Hill
International editions
2. Gerard Kiely, “Environmental Engineering”, Tata McGraw-Hill Indian edition, 2007.
3. G.S. Birdi ,”Water supply and Sanitary Engineering”, DhanpatRai& Sons Publishers

Web resources:
1. NPTEL HRD, December 20, 2007,”Water and Waste water Engineering”
URL:http://nptel.ac.in/courses/105106119/#

Course outcomes: At the end of the course, the student will be able to
CO 1 understand the role of environmental engineer
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CO 2 explain the objectives of protected water supply
CO 3 define and describe water characteristics and water quality standards
CO 4 differentiate the process of surface water and ground water treatment.
apply the knowledge of water quality parameters and treatment principles for
CO 5
designing of conventional water treatment plant units.
CO 6 compare different types of water distribution networks

Course Nature Theory

Assessment Method
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Course
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Course Code Category

GEO-TECHNICAL
PCC 3-1-0 4
23CE2203 ENGINEERING -1

Course Learning Objectives:

The student will be able to
1. Demonstrate the concepts of origin of soil, identification and classification of the soils
2. Illustrate the structure and properties of soils
3. Determine the permeability and seepage through soils.
4. Explain about the compaction of soils
5. Analyze the compressibility and consolidation of the soils
6. Determine the shear strength of soils

Course Content:
UNIT-I: Introduction: (Contact hours: 12)

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Soil formation and soil types – Phase diagram – Simple definitions – Simple and Important
Mass- volume relationships. Water content, Specific gravity and In Situ unit weight
determination
UNIT – II: Index Properties and Soil Structure (Contact hours: 10)
Index Properties of Soils: Soil grain shapes and soil structure; Grain size distribution,
Consistency of clays; Classification of soils; Clay Mineralogy.
UNIT-III: Permeability & Seepage Analysis (Contact hours: 10)
Soil water – capillary rise – flow of water through soils – Darcy’s law permeability –
Factors affecting permeability – laboratory determination of coefficient of permeability –
Permeability of layered soils.
Stress-analysis & Seepage Analysis:
Effective Stress - Total, Neutral and effective stress – principle of effective stress – quick
sand condition, Seepage, Flow nets, Seepage calculations for geotechnical structures.
UNIT-IV: Compaction of Soils: (Contact hours: 7)
Mechanism of compaction – factors affecting compaction effects of compaction on soil
properties – Field compaction Equipment – compaction quality control. Estimation of
optimum moisture content and maximum dry density.
UNIT-V: Compressibility& Consolidation of Soil: (Contact hours: 10)
Types of compressibility – stress history of clay; e-p and e-log(p) curves –
normally consolidated soil, over consolidated soil and under consolidated soil; Terzaghi’s
1-D consolidation theory – coefficient of consolidation: square root time and logarithm of
time fitting methods – Settlement Analysis - Immediate Settlement, primary consolidation
and secondary consolidation –computation of total settlement and time rate of settlement.
UNIT-VI: Shear Strength of Soils: (Contact hours: 11)
Introduction, Stress at a point – Mohr Circle of stress, Mechanism of shear resistance, –
Mohr’s– Coulomb Failure criterion – Measurement of Shear Strength - Laboratory tests
for strength parameters – strength tests based on drainage conditions – Shear strength of
sands – dilatancy – critical void ratio; Shear strength of Clay soils; Stress paths and Pore
Pressure Parameters.

Learning Resources
Text Book:
Gopal Ranjan, A.S.R. Rao, ‘Basic and Applied Soil Mechanics’, 3rd Edition, 2016 New
Age International (P) Limited publishers, India.
Reference Books:
1. Braja M. Das, ‘Principles of Geotechnical Engineering’, Thomson learning Inc, 5th
Edition 2001.

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2. K. Terzaghi, R. B. Peck and G. Mesri,‘Soil Mechanics in Engineering Practice’, 3rd
edition 1996 , John Wiley & Sons.

Web resources:
1. IIT Kharagpur, December 21 2017, ‘Soil Mechanics/Geotechnical Engineering I’.
URL: https://nptel.ac.in/courses/105105168/

Course outcomes: At the end of the course, the student will be able to
CO 1 Demonstrate the concepts of origin of soil, identification and classification of the
soils

CO 2 Illustrate the structure and properties of soils

CO 3 Determine the permeability and seepage through soils

CO 4 Understand concept of compaction of soils.

CO 5 Analyze the compressibility and consolidation of the soils

CO 6 Determine the shear strength of soils.

Course Nature Theory

Assessment Method
Monthly End Semester
Assessment Tool Weekly tests Total
tests Test
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23CE 2204 STRUCTURAL ANALYSIS PCC 3-1-0 4

Course Objectives: The student will be able to

1. Illustrate the basic concepts of structural stability, static and kinematic indeterminacy
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2. Define strain energy, determine deflections using strain energy
3. Evaluate forces and deflections in beams, frames, and trusses by force methods
4. Demonstrate the development of slope deflection equations and to solve application
to continuous beams
5. Illustrate the concepts of moving loads and influence lines
6. Interpretation of Plastic analysis of structural elements

Course Content:

UNIT –I: Indeterminate Structural Analysis (contact hours - 8)

Determination of static and kinematic indeterminacies –Strain energy in linear elastic
system, expression of strain energy due to axial load, bending moment and shear forces -
Castigliano’s first theorem-Deflections of simple beams and pin jointed trusses (Unit load
method).

UNIT –II:
Propped Cantilevers, Fixed Beams and Continuous beams (contact hours - 10)
Analysis of propped cantilevers-shear force and bending moment diagrams-Deflection of
propped cantilevers, Deflection of fixed beams, effect of sinking of support, effect of
rotation of a support. Clapeyron’s theorem of three moments- Analysis of continuous
beam-continuous beams with overhang, Effects of sinking of supports

UNIT III: Slope Deflection (contact hours - 8)

Derivation of slope deflection equations, application to continuous beams including
settlement of supports, frames- single storey portal frame including side sway.

UNIT – IV: Moment Distribution Method (contact hours - 6)

Stiffness and carryover factors –Distribution factors– Analysis of continuous beams with
and without sinking of supports–single storey portal frames –including Sway

UNIT – V: Influence Lines: (contact hours - 10)

Definition of influence, draw influence line for SF, and BM for simply supported and
overhang beams, Maximum Shear force and Bending moment diagrams for different types
of loads., absolute maximum Bending moment in the case of several wheel load and U.D.L.
Drawing influence lines by Muller Breslau principle.

UNIT-VI: Plastic Analysis (contact hours - 08)

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Plastic Analysis: Introduction– Idealized stress– Strain diagram –shape factors for various
sections– Moment curvature relationship–ultimate moment –Plastic hinge –lower and
upper bound theorems –ultimate strength of fixed and continuous beams.

Learning Resources:
Text Books:
1. R C Hibbler,” Sructural Analysis” 10th edition, 2017, Person India
Publication
References:
1. C. K. Wang, Intermediate Structural Analysis, 1st Edition, 2017, McGraw-Hill India.
2. S P Gupta and G S Pandit , Theory of Structures - Volumes 1 and 2, 1st Edition, 2017,
Tata McGraw Hill.
4. Norris, Wilbur and Utku, Elementary Structural Analysis, 4th Revised
Edition, 1991, McGraHill.
5. C.S. Reddy, Basic Structural Analysis, 7th Edition, 1981, Tata McGraw Hill.
Web Resources:

NPTEL, December 31 2009, “structural analysis”

URL:http://nptel.ac.in/courses/105101085/

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Course code Course

Course Name L-T-P Credits
Category
WATER RESOURCES
PCC 2-1-0 3
23CE 2205 ENGINEERING

Course Learning Objectives:

1. To provide knowledge in the hydrologic cycle, precipitation, evapotranspiration,

infiltration and its measures.
2. To be familiarized with the construction of hydrograph for different durations of
rainfall
3. To develop the skills in modeling of flood flows and flood routing

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4. To develop skills in the ground water flow, type of aquifers and yield from the well.
5. To impart the knowledge of various irrigation techniques, crop requirements and
different land management practices.
6. To familiarize with water logging and antiwater logging measures.

Course Content:

UNIT – I: Precipitation (Contact hours: 8)

Hydrological cycle, precipitation and its measurement, error in estimation, missing rainfall
data, consistency of rainfall records, intensity-duration-frequency curves, and Probable
Maximum Precipitation (PMP). Evaporation Consumptive Use and Infiltration: process
affecting factors, estimation and measurement techniques. Infiltration indices.

UNIT – II: Runoff (Contact hours: 10)

Runoff, components of runoff, hydrograph analysis, components, peaks flows, unit

hydrograph and its derivation from isolated and complex storms, S-curve hydrograph,
synthetic unit hydrograph, Instantaneous Unit Hydrograph, Runoff analysis.

UNIT – III: Floods (Contact hours: 7)

Types of floods and their estimation by different methods, probability and frequency
analysis, flood routing through reservoirs and channels, flood control measures, economics
of flood control.

UNIT – IV: Ground Water (Contact hours: 8)

Confined and unconfined aquifers, aquifer properties, hydraulics of wells under steady
flow conditions.Groundwater quality, Ground water recharge-necessity and methods of
improving ground water storage.Darcy’s law and its limitations.Formulation of governing
equations for groundwater movement.Hydraulics of flow towards wells.

UNIT – V: Irrigation (Contact hours: 7)

Irrigation, crop requirements and yields, irrigation scheduling.Estimation of crop water

requirements, methods of irrigation, Micro irrigation and Sprinkler irrigation, Weirs on
permeable foundations. Canals layout, stable channels, and silt control, canal losses.

UNIT – VI: Machine Learning for Water Resources (Contact hours: 5)

Algorithms of machine learning in python and efficient tools for data analysis and applied
to water resources related problems. Hydrologic and hydraulic modeling

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COURSE OUTCOMES: At the end of the course, student will be able to
CO1 Estimate the hydrological parameters.
CO2 Compute the missing rainfall, consistency and average rainfall of a region.
CO3 Interpret hydrograph, S-Hydrograph, unit hydrograph and IUH
CO4 Carryout statistical and probability analysis of hydrological data
CO5 Visualize and understand the occurrence and movement of ground water.
CO6 Identify the appropriate irrigation technique to increase the crop efficiency.

Learning Resources:
Text Book:
1. K. Subramanyan, “Engineering Hydrology”, Fourth Edition., Tata McGraw Hill,
New Delhi, 2013

Reference Books:
1. Chow V T., Maidment DR and Mays LW, Applied Hydrology, McGraw Hill
(2016)
2. Dr. P.N. Modi, “Irrigation, Water Resources & Water Power Engineering”, 9th
ed., Standard Book House, New Delhi, 2014.
3. Dr. B.C. Punmia& Dr. Pande B.B. Lal, “ Irrigation and water power Engineering
“, 16th ed., Laxmi Publications Pvt. Ltd., New Delhi, 2009
4. K.N Duggal, “Elements of Water Resources Engineering”, New age international
Publishers, 2003
5. R.K. Linsley and J.L.H. Paulhus: Water Resources Engineering, McGraw Hill
Book Co., 1992
Web Resources:
1. IIT Kanpur, December 31 2009, ‘Water Resources Engineering’, URL:
https://nptel.ac.in/courses/105104103/
2. IIT Kharagpur, December 31 2009, ‘Water Resources Engineering’, URL:
https://nptel.ac.in/courses/105105110/

Course Nature Theory

Assessment Method
Assessment Weekly Monthly End Semester Total
Tool tests/Assignments tests Test
(In
Semester)
(In Semester)
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Course code Course

Course Name L-T-P Credits
Category
23MA2201 Introduction to Probability and
BSC 2-1-0 3
Statistics

Course Learning Objectives:

1. Providing students with a formal treatment of probability theory.
2. Equipping students with essential tools for statistical analysis.
3. Fostering understanding through real-world statistical applications.
4. Develop skills in presenting quantitative data using appropriate diagrams, tabulations.
5. Use appropriate statistical methods in the analysis of simple datasets.
6. Instill the belief that Statistics is important for scientific research.

Course Content:

Unit - I (8 Contact hours)

Permutations and Combinations, Probability introduction through Sets and Relative
Frequency, Experiments and Sample Spaces, Discrete and Continuous Sample Spaces,
Events, Probability Definitions and Axioms, Mathematical Model of Experiments,
Probability as a Relative Frequency, Joint Probability, Conditional Probability, Total
Probability, Bayes’ Theorem and Independent Events.

Unit - II (10 Contact hours)

Random Variable , Bivariate random variable, Mathematical Expectation , Discrete
Probability Distributions, Continuous Probability Distributions , Functions of Random
Variables, Correlation coefficient and Bivariate Normal Distribution.

Unit - III (06 Contact hours)

Definition of population, sampling, statistics and parameters. Types of sampling, Expected
values of sample mean and variance, sampling distribution, standard error, sampling
distribution of mean and sampling distribution of variance.

Unit- IV (06 Contact hours)

Sampling -Distributions (t, F and Chi-square), confidence interval and interval estimation.

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Unit – V (09 Contact hours)
Definition of Null and alternative hypothesis, critical region. Type I and II errors, power
of the test, one tail, two tail tests, Tests for the single mean, two means, single proportion
and two proportions using Z-test and t-test, tests significance of difference in variances.

Unit -VI (06 Contact hours)

Chi-square test for goodness of fit, ANOVA for one-way and two-way classified data.

Learning resources

Text book:
1 William W. Hines and Douglas C. Montgomery, ‘Probability and Statistics in
Engineering’, Willy Publications, 4th Edition.

Reference Books:
1. Sheldon Ross, ‘A First Course in Probability’, Pearson Publications, 9th Edition.

2. Athanasios Papoulis and S. Unnikrishna Pillai, ’Probability, Random Variables and

Stochastic Processes’, TMH, 4th Edition,.

Web resources:
1. https://nptel.ac.in/courses/117105085/
2. https://nptel.ac.in/courses/111106112/
3. https://nptel.ac.in/courses/111102111/
4. RGUKT Course Content

Course outcomes: At the end of the course, the student will be able to
CO 1 Apply Probability theory via Bayes Rule.
CO 2 Describe the properties of Discrete and Continuous distributions.
CO 3 Apply problem-solving techniques to solving real-world events.
CO 4 Apply selected probability distributions to solve problems.
Develop problem-solving techniques needed to accurately calculate
CO 5
probabilities.
CO 6 Interpret and clearly present output from statistical analysis.

Probability and Statistics Theory

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HYDRAULICS ENGINEERING
PCC 0-0-3 1.5
23CE 2281 LABORATORY

Course Objectives /Course Outcomes:

On completion of the course the student will be able to
1. To provide students with a solid foundation in fluid flow principles
2. Estimate the friction and measure the frictional losses in fluid flow
3. Experiment with flow measurement devices like venturimeter and orifice meter.
4. Predict the coefficient of discharge for flow through pipes
Conduct experiments (in teams) in pipe flows and open channel flows and
5. interpreting date from model studies to prototype cases, as well as documenting
them in reports.
6. The ability to analyze experimental data and develop empirical equations
7. The ability to communicate in written reports
LIST OF EXPERIMENTS
1) Venturi meter and Orifice meter
2) Pitot tube
3) Rota meter
4) Bernoulli’s Experiment
5) Notches and Weirs
6) Orifices and Mouth Pieces
7) Free and Forced Vortices
8) Friction Losses
9) Fransis Turbine
10) Impact of jets

Course Nature Practical

Assessment Method

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Assessment Experiments related Record Viva-Voce/ Total
Tool Quiz/MCQ/Lab
(In semester) project
Weightage (%) 20% 10% 10% 40%
Assessment Procedure/Description of the Results Viva-Voce
Tool experiment with relevant
(End semester)information and
Discussion on Results
Weightage (%) 30% 10% 20% 60%

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Geotechnical engineering
PCC 0-0-3 1.5
23CE 2282 Lab

Course Objectives / Course Outcomes:

On completion of the course the student will be able to

1. To identify the engineering properties of given soil

2. To determine the permeability of the given soil
3. To estimate the optimum moisture content and maximum dry density of given soil
4. To determine the compaction and consolidation of given soil
5. To predict the shear strength parameters of given soil
6. To determine the engineering properties of given soil
List of Experiments:
1. Soil Moisture Content
2. Soil Specific Gravity
3. Grain size Analysis – Mechanical Method
4. Hydrometer Analysis
5. Atterberg Limits (Liquid limit, Plastic limit and Shrinkage limit)
6. Vane shear test
7. Compaction test (Standard Proctor test & Modified proctor test)
8. Consolidation Test
9. Sand replacement method
10. Core cutter Method
11. Direct Shear Test
12. Tri-axial test apparatus
13. Falling head permeability test

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14. Constant head permeability test

Course Nature Practical

Assessment Method
Assessment Tool Viva-Voce/
Experiments related Record Total
(In semester) Quiz/MCQ/Lab project
Weightage (%) 25% 5% 10% 40%
Procedure/Description of the
Assessment Tool experiment with relevant
Results Viva-Voce Total
(End semester) information and
Discussion on Results
Weightage (%) 30% 10% 20% 60

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23CE 3101 Advanced Structural Analysis PCC 3-1-0 4

Course Learning Objectives:

1. Familiarize Arch structure behavior

2. Understand Concepts of approximate analysis of frames
3. Familiarize Cables and Suspension Bridges
4. Understand Analysis of Matrix methods
5. Understand concepts of moving loads and influence lines

Course Content:

UNIT-I (Contact hours: 7)

Arches : Three hinged arches, Elastic theory of arches – Eddy’s theorem – Determination
of horizontal thrust, bending moment, normal thrust and radial shear – effect of
temperature. Two Hinged Arches, Determination of horizontal thrust bending moment,
normal thrust and radial shear.

UNIT-II (Contact hours: 6)

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Suspension Bridges: Stresses in suspended loaded cables, length of cable, simple
suspension bridge with 3-hinged stiffening girders for static load, Influence lines for
horizontal and vertical components of tension in the cable, tension in the cable, bending
moment and shear force

Unit - III: (Contact hours: 6)

Moving loads on trusses/girders: Influence line for forces in members of statically
determinate plane framed structures under moving loads for Deck type and through type
of Warren, Pratt truss

UNIT – IV: (Contact hours: 6)

Approximate methods of structural analysis: (i) Portal method (ii) Cantilever method
(iii) Substitute frame analysis by two cycles.

UNIT-V (Contact hours: 10)

Flexibility Matrix Method: Determination of static and kinematic indeterminacy –
Equilibrium and compatibility conditions-Principles of superposition, Generation of
Flexibility Matrix for beam and Application to continuous beams, plane-frames -Effect of
temperature, Lack of fit and Pre-stressing forces

UNIT-VI (Contact hours: 10)

Stiffness Matrix Method: Construction of stiffness Matrix for beam and Application of
Stiffness Matrix Method to continuous beams, plane frames and solve the two-dimensional
truss problem by stiffness matrix.

Learning Resources:
Text Books:
1. Devdas Menon, "Advanced Structural Analysis", Narosa Publishing House, 2009.

Reference Books:

1. Amin Ghali, Adam M Neville and Tom G Brown, "Structural Analysis: A Unified
Classical and Matrix Approach", Sixth Edition, 2009, Chapman & Hall.
2. Devdas Menon, "Structural Analysis", Narosa Publishing House, 2nd edition 2018.
3. AsslamKassimali, "Matrix Analysis of Structures",2nd edition , 2011.
4. R C Hibbler ‘Sructural Analysis’, 9th edition,2017, Person India Publication

Web Resources:

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Department of Civil Engineering, URL:
http://www.nptelvideos.in/2012/11/advanced-structural-analysis.html
Course Outcomes: At the end of this course; the student will be able to
CO1 Analyse the arches
CO2 Carryout approximate analysis of structures
CO3 Analyse Cable and Suspension Bridge structures
CO5 Analyse structures using Matrix methods
Analyse the loads in Pratt and Warren trusses when loads of different types and
CO6
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Design of Reinforced
23CE 3102 PCC 3-1-0 4
Concrete Structures

Course Learning Objectives:

The student will be able to

1. Understand the general mechanical behavior of reinforced concrete, design

philosophies, design requirements get introduced to IS:456 code
2. Understand the basic principles of limit state design, assumptions made in design
of flexure
3. Know the procedure for analysis and design of different types of slabs
4. Grasp the fundamentals of analysis and design of beams for shear and torsion,
checking for bond
5. Learn the design and detailing of columns
6. Learn the design and detailing of footings

Course Content:

UNIT-I: Design Philosophies (contact hours - 8)

Working stress method- design constants, singly reinforced beam, Introduction to ultimate
load method. Introduction, Concepts of limit state design, Basic statistical principles,
Characteristic loads, Characteristic strength, Partial load and safety factors, representative
stress-strain curves for cold worked deformed bars and mild steel bars. Assumptions in
limit state design, stress block parameters, limiting moment of Resistance.
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UNIT-II- Design of Beams: (contact hours - 12)

Analysis at service and ultimate loads, Limit state design of singly and doubly reinforced
rectangular and flanged sections- T and L.

UNIT-III-Design of Slabs: (contact hours - 12)

One-way and two way slabs for flexure at ultimate limit state as per IS 456; deflection
control. Introduction of flat and ribbed slabs
Design of stair cases (Limit state method): Types of stairs, Effective span, Distribution of
Loading on stairs, Design and detailing of dog – legged stair cases.

UNIT-IV Design for Shear, Torsion and Bond: (contact hours - 8)

Analysis and design with and without shear reinforcement at ultimate load limit state as per
IS 456, development length, splicing, curtailment, code specifications.

UNIT-V Design of Compression Members: (contact hours - 10)

Short and slender columns – under axial loads, uniaxial bending and biaxial bending,
Braced and un-braced columns, I S Code provisions, introduction to slender columns.

UNIT-VI: Design of Footings (contact hours - 10)

Types of footings, Design of isolated- square, rectangular and circular footings and
combined footing.
Learning resources:
Text Books:
1. .UnnikrishnaPillai & DevdasMenon, ,"Reinforced concrete design" 3rd
Edition,2017, Tata Mc.Graw Hill ,New Delhi.
Reference Books:
1. N Subramanian ,“Design Reinforced concrete structures” , first edition 2013
Oxford Publications, New Delhi.
2. B.C.Punmia, Ashok Kumar Jain and Arun Kumar Jain,“Limit State Design” , first
edition 2007 , Laxmi, publications Pvt. Ltd., New Delhi
3. P.C.Varghese ,“Limit state designed of reinforced concrete” 2nd edition 2008
Printice Hall of India, New Delhi.
4. IS: 456-2000. “Guidelines for Reinforced concrete design” Bureau of Indian
Standards, New Delhi
Web resources:
1. IIT KHARAGPUR, December 31 2009, “Design of reinforced concrete structures”
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Course Outcomes: On completion of the course the student will be able to

CO1 Identify and compute the main mechanical properties of concrete and steel.

CO2 Identify and calculate the design loads and distribution.

CO3 Analyze and design R.C. slabs, Footings and stair cases

CO4 Analyze and design reinforced concrete flexural members.

CO5 Analyze and design for vertical and horizontal shear in reinforced concrete.

CO6 Analyze and design short and slender R.C. columns.

Course Nature Theory

Assessment Method

Assessment Weekly tests Monthly tests End Semester Total

Tool Test

Weightage (%) 10% 30% 60% 100%

Course Code Course Name Category L-T-P Credits

ENVIRONMENTAL
PEC 2-1-0 3
23CE 3103 ENGINEERING-II

Course Learning Objectives:

On completion of the course the student will be able to

1. To define and describe waste water characteristics

2. To list the effluent standards for safe disposal, IS:10500
3. To explain the process of waste water treatment.
4. To apply the knowledge of waste water parameters in design of conventional
wastewater treatment plant
5. To design and analyze waste water collection system
6. To impart the knowledge of advanced waste water treatment systems.
Course Content:
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UNIT- I: Sewage Characteristics (Contact hours:08)
Characteristics of sewage: composition and chemistry of sanitary sewage, B.O.D, C.O.D,
etc, their sources and examinations, physical, chemical, bacteriological standards for
disposal of effluent.

UNIT –II: Introduction To Sewage Treatment (Contact hours:09)

Sewage treatment: aims, methods of treatment, flow-sheets for preliminary, primary,
Secondary and tertiary treatment. Preliminary treatment: Screening, Skimming, grit
chambers; process and design, disposal of screenings and grit. Primary treatment:
Sedimentation: Process and design

UNIT –III: Sewage Treatment-Biological (Contact hours:10)

Introduction to Microbiology: Microbial ecology and Growth kinetics; Types of
microorganisms; aerobic vs. anaerobic processes Secondary/ Biological treatment
methods; principles, trickling filter operation, re-circulation, activated sludge process and
its modifications, hydraulic design of trickling filter and activated sludge process, sludge
volume index, operational problems in activated sludge process and trickling filters,
stabilization ponds.

UNIT –IV: Sludge Digestion and Disposal (Contact hours:06)

Sludge digestion: principles of anaerobic digestion, quantity and characterizations of
sludge, design of sludge digestion tanks, disposal of digested sludge, drying beds.

UNIT- V: Advanced Sewage Treatment (Contact hours:06)

Low cost sanitation: septic tanks and Anaerobic Filter - principles, operation and
suitability, design values, disposal of treated effluent. Tertiary Treatment methods, general
description.

UNIT –VI: Design of Sewers (Contacthours:06)

Various design parameters, Hydraulic formulae for design velocities, design of sewers.

Learning resources
Text Books:
1. Santhosh Kumar Garg,” Environmental Engineering Vol.II”, Khanna publishers,24tth
edition, 2012

References:

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1. Howard S. Peavy, “Environmental Engineering”,1st Edition,1985, McGraw-Hill
International editions.
2. G.S. Birdi, “Water supply and sanitary Engineering” ,DhanpatRai& Sons Publishers
3. “Waste water Engineering: Treatment, Disposal and reuse “,Metcalf&Eddy, 4th
Edition, 2002, McGraw-Hill Indian editions.

WED RESOURSES:
1. NPTEL HRD, December 20, 2007,”Water and Waste Water Engineering”
URL: http://nptel.ac.in/courses/105106119/#

COURSE OUTCOMES: At the end of the course, the student will be able to
CO 1 explain physical ,chemical and biological characteristics of waste water
CO 2 list different effluent standards for safe disposal, IS:10500
CO 3 Acquire knowledge to explain the process of waste water treatment.
CO 4 cope up with the basic operation of unit processes for conventional sewage
treatment plant
CO 5 design different units of waste water treatment plant
CO 6 Analyze sewage network system.

Course Nature Theory

Assessment Method
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Course Code Course Name Category L-T-P Credits

GEO-TECHNICAL
PCC 2-1-0 3
23CE 3104 ENGINEERING II

Course Learning Objectives:

The student will be able to

1. Understand the concept of earth pressures on retaining wall

2. Analyze the stability of finite and infinite slopes
3. Determine the vertical stress exerted in the ground due to various applied loads
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4. Know the subsurface investigation of soil and prepare soil investigation report
5. Determine the bearing capacity and bearing pressure of shallow foundations
6. Determine the load carrying capacity and settlement of single pile & pile groups

Course Content:
UNIT-I: Earth pressures (Contact hours: 8)
Introduction, Effect of Wall movement on Earth Pressure – Earth pressure at rest, Active
earth pressure and Passive earth pressure, Rankine’s theory of earth pressure – earth
pressures different soils and layered soils – Coulomb’s earth pressure theory. Retaining
Walls: Types of retaining walls – stability of retaining walls against overturning, sliding,
bearing capacity and drainage from backfill.
UNIT-II: Stability of Slopes (Contact hours: 8)
Introduction, Infinite and finite earth slopes – types of failures – factor of safety of infinite
slopes in different soil conditions – stability analysis by Swedish circle method, Friction
circle method, Bishop’s Simplified method – Taylor’s Stability Number.

UNIT-III: Stresses distribution in soils (Contact hours: 5)

Boussinesq's theory – Vertical stress distribution diagrams – Vertical stress beneath
various loaded areas - Construction and use of New Mark's Influence chart – Approximate
stress Distribution Methods for loaded Areas - Westergaard's theory.
UNIT-IV: Subsurface Exploration (Contact hours: 8)
Introduction - Methods of soil exploration – Boring and Sampling methods – Penetration
Tests – Plate load test – Pressure meter – preparation of soil investigation report.

UNIT-V: Bearing capacity (Contact hours: 8)

Introduction, General requirements of foundations, Location and Depth of Foundation,
Important terminology related to bearing capacity, Principal Modes of Soil Failure
Shallow foundations:

Terzaghi’s Bearing Capacity Theory – Modifications for shape, shear failure and water
table, Skempton’s Bearing capacity analysis, Meyerhof’s Analysis – general bearing
capacity equation, Hansen’s Recommendations for bearing capacity and IS Code
Recommendations for Bearing capacity. Bearing pressure on foundations, Settlement of
shallow foundations – Immediate, Consolidation and creep settlements. Contact pressure
and settlement distribution under flexible and rigid foundations

UNIT-VI: Deep Foundations: (Contact hours: 8)

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Types of piles – Load carrying capacity of piles based on static pile formulae in different
soils- Dynamic pile formulae – Pile load tests - Load carrying capacity of pile groups in
sands and clays – Settlement of pile groups, Negative Skin friction.

Learning Resources
Text Book:
1. Joseph E. Bowles, ‘Foundation Analysis and Design’, The McGraw Hill Companies,
Fifth Edition.

Reference Books:
1. Gopal Ranjan, A.S.R. Rao, ‘Basic and Applied Soil Mechanics’, 3rdedition , 2016 , New
Age International (P) Limited publishers, India.
2. Braja M. Das, ‘Principles of Foundation Engineering’, Cengage learning Inc, 7th
Edition 2010.

Web Resources:
1. IIT Kharagpur, July 17 2013, ‘Advanced Foundation Engineering’.
URL: https://nptel.ac.in/courses/105105039/
Course outcomes: At the end of the course, the student will be able to
CO 1 Understand the concept of earth pressures on retaining wall
CO 2 Analyze the stability of finite and infinite slopes
CO 3 Determine the vertical stress exerted in the ground due to various applied loads
CO 4 Know the subsurface investigation of soil and prepare soil investigation report
CO 5 Determine the bearing capacity and bearing pressure of shallow foundations
Determine the load carrying capacity and settlement of single pile & pile
CO 6
groups

Assessment Method:
Course Nature Theory
Assessment Method
Assessment Tool Weekly tests Monthly tests End Semester Test Total
Weightage (%) 10% 30% 60% 100%

Course Code Course Name Category L-T-P Credits

English Language
23EG3182 HSC 0-0-3 1.5
Communication Skills Lab-II

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Course objectives:
1. To improve interpersonal skills of the students
2. To help the students to write professional letters and reports
3. To practice the etiquettes to be used at workplace
4. To reward hands on experience on managing meetings
5. To imbibe leadership qualities in the students
COURSE CONTENT
UNIT-I: (06 Contact Hours)
Professional Presentation - Collecting & Reading the materials to be presented - Analyzing
the main points - Summarizing & concluding - Developing PPT - Delivery of the
Presentation

UNIT-II: (06 Contact Hours)

Report Writing & Writing Professional Emails & Applications – Routine Reports –
Investigative Reports - Professional Emails - Formal Letters and Applications

UNIT-III: (06 Contact Hours)

Agenda, Meetings, & Minutes - Setting the agenda for a meeting - Managing a meeting -
Keynote address & vote of thanks - Publishing the minutes

UNIT-IV: (06 Contact Hours)

People skills and small talks (2 minutes) - Talking to professional executives - Talking to
colleagues - Talking to the boss - Talking to your team - Talking to the media delegates

UNIT-V: (06 Contact Hours)

Corporate Etiquettes - How to introduce & greet - How to raise a question - How to clarify
a doubt - How to say “yes” or “no” - Rapport building - Dining & winning - Counseling
somebody - How to influence & motivate

UNIT-VI: (06 Contact Hours)

Life Skills - Leadership communication - Interpersonal communication - Stress
management - Time Management
References:

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1. Business Communication Today, 12th Edition, Courtland L Bovee & John Thill,
Pearson
2. British Council Material on communication
3. Training in Interpersonal Skills: Tips f: Tips for Managing People at Work by
Robbins and Hunsaker
4. Soft Skills for Everyone, with CD Paperback –by Jeff Butterfield
5. Communication for business by Shirley Taylor, Pearson

Course outcomes: At the end of the course, the student will be able to

CO 1 The art of professional presentation

CO 2 Write professional reports and letters

CO 3 Conduct a formal meeting

CO 4 Develop people skills and corporate etiquettes

Gain the basic knowledge about leadership communication, stress management and time
CO 5
management

Assessment Method:

Course Nature: LABORATORY

Internal Assessment (40 Marks) External Assessment (60 Marks)

Record Writing – 10 Marks Reading Comprehension – 15 Marks

Attendance – 10 Marks Writing – 30 Marks

Continuous Assessment (Listening – 10 Speaking (Viva-Voce) – 15 Marks

Marks + Oral Presentations – 10 Marks)

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Course Code Course Name Category L-T-P Credits
ENVIRONMENTAL
PCC 0-0-3 1.5
23CE 3181 ENGINEERING Lab

Course Learning Objectives/Outcomes:

1. To provide students with a solid foundation in water quality principles
2. To estimate the physical characteristics of water and sewage
3. To measure the chemical characteristics of water and sewage
4. To predict the optimum chemical dosage for various water treatment processes
5. To analyze water quality by comparing experimental data with IS values
6. To interpret experimental results in reports and graphical forms

List of Experiments:

1. Estimation of pH and Electrical Conductivity

2. Determination of turbidity
3. Estimation of Odour
4. Determination of Total solids
5. Determination of Total volatile solids and Total fixed solids
6. Determination of Suspended solids and Dissolved solids
7. Determination of Chloride by Argentometric Method
8. Estimation of hardness
9. Estimation of alkalinity
10. Estimation of Dissolved Oxygen
11. Estimation of Biochemical Oxygen Demand
12. Estimation of Chemical Oxygen Demand
13. Determination of Optimum Coagulant Dosage
Course Nature Practical
Assessment Method
Assessment Tool Experiments related Record Viva-Voce/ Total
(In semester) Quiz/MCQ/Lab project
Weightage (%) 20% 10% 10% 40%
Assessment Tool Procedure/Description of the Results Viva-Voce
(End semester) experiment with relevant
information and
Discussion on Results
Weightage (%) 30% 10% 20% 60

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Course Code Course Name Category L-T-P Credits
CONCRETE
23CE 3182 PCC 0-0-3 1.5
TECHNOLOGY LAB

Course objectives/Outcomes:
On the completion of the course student will be able to
1. Determine the consistency and fineness of cement.
2. Determine the setting times of cement.
3. Determine the specific gravity and soundness of cement.
4. Determine the compressive strength of cement.
5. Determine the workability of cement concrete by compaction factor, slump and
Vee – Beetests
6. Determine the specific gravity of coarse aggregate and fine aggregate by Sieve
analysis.
7. Determine the flakiness and elongation index of aggregates.
8. Determine the various strengths like compressive strength, split tensile strength and
flexural strength of the concrete.
Cement Testing:
1. Normal Consistency
2. Initial and Final Setting Time
3. Soundness
4. Fineness of Cement
5. Compressive Strength of Cement

Aggregate Properties:
6. Grade analysis of Fine and Coarse aggregates
7. Loose and Bulk density of Coarse and Fine aggregates
8. Water absorption of coarse aggregates and Angularity number
9. Specific gravity of Fine and coarse aggregate

Tests on Fresh concrete:

10. Workability (Slump Test)
11. Workability (Compaction factor Test)
12. Workability on self-compacting concrete(V-box, L-box, J- ring test)

Tests on Hardened Concrete:

12. Compressive strength of Concrete
14. Split tensile strength of concrete

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15. Flexural strength of concrete
16. Bond strength of concrete

Course Nature Practical

Assessment Method
Assessment Experiments related Record Viva-Voce/ Total
Tool Quiz/MCQ/Lab
(In semester) project
Weightage (%) 20% 10% 10% 40%
Assessment Procedure/Description of the Results Viva-Voce
Tool experiment with relevant
(End semester) information and
Discussion on Results
Weightage (%) 30% 10% 20% 60%

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Course code Course name Category L-T-P Credits

Computer Applications in Civil

23CE3183 PCC 0-0-3 1.5
Engineering Lab

Course Objectives /Course Outcomes:

On completion of the course the student will be able to

1. Capable to apply the core, multidisciplinary knowledge for understanding the

problems in structural engineering and allied fields.
2. Apply appropriate techniques, resources, modern engineering and Information
Technology (IT) tools including predictions, modeling of complex structural
engineering activities.
3. Identify and analyze the impact of Structural Engineering in development projects
and find a suitable solution from number of alternatives.
4. Conceptualize and design civil engineering structures considering various
socioeconomic factors.
5. Ability to demonstrate in-depth knowledge of Structural Engineering and build
capability to apply that knowledge to real problems
List of Experiments:

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1. Introduction to STAAD.Pro/ETABS/Revit Structure
2. Analysis of continuous beam
3. Analysis of single storey frame
4. Analysis of multi-storey frame
5. Design of multi-storey frame
6. Analysis of multi-storeyed building
7. Design of multi-storeyed building
8. Wind load analysis on RCC building
9. Analysis and design of Steel truss
10. Analysis and design of Isolated footing
11. Analysis and design of Combined footing
12. Analysis of Bridge deck

Course Nature Practical

Assessment Method

Assessment Experiments related Record Viva-Voce/ Total

Tool Quiz/MCQ/Lab
project
(In semester)

Weightage (%) 20% 10% 10% 40%

Assessment Procedure/Description of the Results Viva-Voce

Tool experiment with relevant
information and
(End semester)
Discussion on Results

Weightage (%) 30% 10% 20% 60%

Course Code Course Name Category L-T-P Credits

23HS 31XX Aptitude and Reasoning MC 2-0-0 0

Course Learning Objectives:

1. To enable the students for their competitive exams
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2. To enhance their capability in aptitude and reasoning.
3. To develop their reasoning skill.
4. To prepare them for all type of competitive exams

Course Contents:

Unit I: (1.5 hours)

Number system: Base System, Exponents, Factorials, LCM & HCF, Properties of
Numbers, Remainders, Successive Divisions

Sequence & Series: Arithmetic Progression, Harmonic Progression, Geometric

Progression

Unit II: (8 hours)

Arithmetic: Averages, Clocks& Calendars, Simple Interest & Compound Interest,

Mixture & Alligations, Percentages, Profit, Loss & Discounts, Ratio & Proportion, Speed,
Time & Distance, Time & Work

Algebra: Binomial Theorem, Complex Numbers, Functions, Higher Degree Equations,

Inequalities, Linear Equations, Logarithm, Quadratic Equations

Unit III: (6 hours)

Geometry: Mensuration, Lines& Angles, Circles, Polygons, Triangles, Co-ordinate

Geometry, Trigonometry

Probability & Statistics: Mean, Median & Mode, Permutation& Combination,

Probability Set Theory & Venn Diagram

Unit IV: (7 hours)

Logical Reasoning: Logical Sequence, Premise, Assumption & Conclusion, Binary

Logic, Blood Relations, Linear & Matrix Arrangement, Seating Arrangement, Coding
& Decoding, Statements & Assumptions Puzzles

Analytical Reasoning: Course of Action Fact, Inference &Judgement, Logical Deduction,

Statement & Assumption, Strong & Weak Arguments, Syllogism

Unit V: (4.5 hours)

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Data Interpretation: Charts (Column, Pie & Bar), Tables Graphs (Line & Area), Venn
Diagram, Data Sufficiency. Reading Comprehension

Unit VI: (3 hours)

Verbal Ability: Cloze Test Error Spotting, Fill in the blanks, Sentence Correction, Word
Usage, Para jumbles, Paragraph Completion, Paragraph Summary

Learning resources

Text book:

1. Sarvesh K Verma, 'Quantitative Aptitude Quantum CAT', arihant publications

2. Arun Sharma, MeenakshiUpadhyay, 'Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension'
, McGraw Hill publications
3. Arun Sharma, 'Data Interpretation', McGraw Hill publications
4. Arun Sharma, 'Logical Reasoning', McGraw Hill publications

Reference books:
1. Nishit K Sinha, 'Logical Reasoning and Data Interpretation', Pearson publications
2. Arun Sharma, 'Quantitative Aptitude', McGraw Hill publications

Web resources:

1. https://unacademy.com/

Course outcomes: At the end of the course, the student will be able to

CO 1 Improve aptitude, problem solving skills and reasoning abilities

CO 2 Improve Verbal ability skills, Data interpretation skills

CO 3 Understand the basic techniques required for solving Reading Comprehension

Familiarize with the written tests of competitive exams, campus placements and
CO 4
PSUs

CO 5 Collectively solve problems in teams and group

CO 6 Adopt and acquire new techniques in solving problem

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Assessment Method

Assessment Weekly tests Monthly tests End Semester Test Total

Tool

Weightage (%) Nil Nil 100 100

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Course Code Course Name Category L-T-P Credits
23CE 3201 Building planning and Drawing PCC 1-0-3 2.5
Course Learning Objectives:

1. Demonstrate building bye-laws and regulations.

2. Imparting the planning aspects of residential buildings.
3. Implementation of plan, section and elevation of building in AutoCAD
4. Make use of drawing doors and windows in AutoCAD
5. Improve in drawing and detailing of reinforcement in slabs,beams and columns etc.,
in AutoCAD
Course Content:

UNIT I: (Contact hours:7)

Building Byelaws, Regulations and Residential Buildings
Introduction- terminology- objectives of building byelaws- floor area ratio- floor space
index- principles under laying building bye laws- classification of buildings- open space
requirements – built up area limitations- height of buildings- wall thickness – lightening
and ventilation requirements, Minimum standards for various parts of buildings
requirements of different rooms and their grouping- characteristics of various types of
residential buildings and relationship between plan, elevation and forms and functions.
UNIT II: (Contact hours: 8)
Doors, Windows, Ventilators, Planning And Designing Of Buildings
Sign conventions of all materials brick,stoneetc., DrawPanelled door, panelled and glazed
door, glazed windows, paneled windows, swing ventilators, fixed ventilators. Draw the
Plan, Elevation and Sections of a Residential and Public buildings from the given line
diagram

Lab content:

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LIST OF EXPERIMENTS:
1. Introduction to computer aided drafting
2. Software for Auto CAD – Introduction to different software
3. Practice exercises on AutoCAD software and commands with different shapes
(a) Exercise-1
(b) Exercise-2
(c) Assignment-1
4. Drawing of plans of buildings using software a) Single storeyed buildings 2 BHK
building b) multi storeyed buildings
(a) Exercise- 1: Plan of the building
(b) Exercise-2: Section and Elevation of the building plan by representing building
components
(c) Exercise -3: Site plan and building plan
5. Detailing of building components like Doors and Windows etc., using CAD
software
6. Drawing and detailing of reinforcement in Building Components
(a) Exercise-1- Beams
(b) Exercise-2 – Columns and Footings
(c) Exercise-3 – Slabs
(d) Beam Column junction and non-structural components
Learning resources:
Text Books:
1. Gurucharan Singh and JagadishSingh,”Planning, designing and Scheduling”2009,
Standard Publishers Distributors
2. M. Chakravarthi ,“Building planning and drawing”.Charotar Publishing House Pvt.
Ltd. – Anand , 7th Revised edition (2013)
References:
1. M G Shah, C M Kale and S Y Patki ,“Building drawing” , 1985, Tata McGraw Hill,
New
Delhi.
2. M G Shah and C M Kale,” Principles of Building Drawing”, Trinity Publications, New
Delhi.
3. B. P. Verma, “Civil Engineering drawing and House planning”, Khanna publishers,
New Delhi.
4. SurajSingh,“Civil Engineering Building practice”, : CBS Publications New Delhi, and
Chennai.
5. G. C Saha and Joy Gopal Jana, “Building Materials and Construction”,Mcgraw Hill
Education (P ) India Ltd. New Delhi.
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Web resources:
1. August-23, 2017, “Auto Cad Tutorials-plan section and elevation”,
URL:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nib02vEKT2M.
Course outcomes:

After successful completion of the course, the learners would be able to…

Adapt the skills of drawing building elements and plan the buildings as
CO 1
per requirements as per the building by-laws.
CO 2 able to aware of commands in Auto CAD
CO 3 Develop building plan,section and elevation in AutoCAD.

CO 4 Draw different building components like doors and windows.

Evaluate reinforcement detailing in slabs, beams and columns etc. in

CO 5
AutoCAD.

For Theory + Lab course:

Course Nature Theory + Lab

Assessment Method
Assessment Weekly Monthly tests End Semester Total
Tool Assignments (Theory -3) Test
/Charts/Drawings (Lab +Theory
question)
Average (Min 8 Best of two Max Marks-40
charts) (Max Marks-
15)
Weightage 30% 30% 40% 100%
(%)

Course
Course Name Category L-T-P Credits
Code
DESIGN OF STEEL
23CE 3202 PCC 3-1-0 4
STRUCTURES

Course Objectives:
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The student will be able to
1. Learn the behavior and design of structural steel components.
2. Familiarize Students with different types of Connections and relevant IS codes
3. Equip student with concepts of design of flexural members
4. Understand Design Concepts of tension and compression members in trusses
5. Familiarize students with different types of Columns and column bases and their
Design
6. Familiarize students with Plate girder and Gantry Girder and their Design

Course Content:

UNIT – I: Bolted and Welded connections: (contact hours - 14)

Introduction, Advantages and disadvantages of welding- Strength of welds-Butt and fillet
welds: Permissible stresses – IS Code requirements. Design of welds fillet weld subjected
to moment acting in the plane and at right angles to the plane of the joints, beam to beam
and beam to Column connections.

UNIT –II: Tension Members and Compression Members: (contact hours - 10)
General Design of members subjected to direct tension and bending – effective length of
columns. Slenderness ratio – permissible stresses. Design of compression members, struts
etc.

UNIT – III: Beams: (contact hours - 8)

Allowable stresses, design requirements as per IS Code-Design of simple and built-up
beams-Curtailment of flange plates, Beam to beam connection, check for deflection, shear,
buckling, check for bearing, laterally unsupported beams.

UNIT – IV: Design of Built Up Compression Members (contact hours - 8)

Design of lacings and batten. Design Principles of Eccentrically loaded columns splicing
of columns. Design of Column Foundations: Design of slab base and gusseted bases.
Column bases subjected moment.

UNIT - V: Roof Trusses: (contact hours - 10)

Different types of trusses – Design loads – Load combinations IS Code recommendations,
structural details – Design of simple roof trusses involving the design of purlins, members
and joints – tubular trusses.

UNIT – VI: Plate Girder & Gantry Girder: (contact hours - 10)

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Design consideration – I S Code recommendations Design of plate girder Welded –
Curtailment of flange plates stiffeners – splicing and connections. Gantry girder impact
factors - longitudinal forces, Design of Gantry girders.

Learning resources:

Text Books:
1. N Subramanian ,"Design of Steel Structures- Limit State Method" , 2nd edition 2016 ,
Oxford Press, New Delhi
2. K. S. Sairam, “Design of Steel Structures”, 2nd edition 2015, Pearson Education India,
New Delhi.
3. S.K. Duggal, Tata Mcgraw Hill ,"Design of steel structures", 2009 ,New Delhi

References:
1. P Dayaraththam,” Design of steel structures” , S Chand Publication, New Delhi
2. B.C. Punmia “Comprehensive Design of Steel structures”, , Ashok Kumar Jain and Arun
Kumar Jain,2nd edition 2015 , Laxmi Publications, New Delhi.
3. M.Raghupathi, “Design of Steel Structures”, 1995 , Tata Mc. Graw-Hill

Web Resources :
1. IIT MADRAS, December 31 2009, “Design of steel structures”
URL:http://nptel.ac.in/courses/105106112/

Course Outcomes: On completion of the course the student will be able to

Design bolted and welded connections for tension and compression members and
CO1
beams.
CO2 Identify and compute the design loads on a typical steel building.
Identify the different failure modes of steel tension and compression members
CO3
and beams, and compute their design strengths.
Select the most suitable section shape and size for tension and compression
CO4
members and beams according to specific design criteria.
Identify the different failure modes of bolted and welded connections, and
CO5
determine their design strengths.
CO6 Design Plate Girder and Gantry Girder with connection detailing.

Course Nature Theory

Assessment Method

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Course
Course Name Category L-T-P Credits
Code

23CE 3203 Transportation Engineering-I PCC 2-1-0 3

Course Learning Objectives:

The student will be able to

1. To understand the highway development in India.

2. To understand concepts of various road cross sectional elements and geometric
design of highways.
3. To be familiarized with various tests on road materials and its suitability for road
construction.
4. To design the flexible pavements.
5. To design the rigid pavements.
6. To understand the construction and maintenance procedures of various types of
roads.

Course Content:

UNIT-I: Highway Development and Planning (Contact hours: 5)

Highway development in India, Necessity for Highway Planning, Different Road

Development Plans, Classification of Roads, Road Network Patterns, Planning Surveys,
Highway Alignment and factors affecting Alignment, Engineering Surveys.

UNIT-II: Highway Geometric Design (Contact hours:8)

Importance of Geometric Design, Design controls and Criteria, Highway Cross Section
Elements, Sight Distance Elements-SSD, OSD &ISD, Design of Horizontal Alignment:
Super elevation, Extra widening, Transition Curves, Design of Vertical alignment,
Gradients, Vertical curves.
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UNIT-III: Highway Materials (Contact hours: 8)

Subgrade soil strength: California bearing ratio, Modulus of subgrade reaction.

Bituminous materials: Types & desirable properties, Tests on bitumen, Tests on
Aggregates, Bituminous paving mixes: Marshall Method of mix design.

UNIT-IV: Design of Flexible & Rigid Pavements (Contact hours: 8)

Objectives & Requirements of pavements, Types of Pavements, Functions of pavement

components, Design of Flexible Pavements as per IRC 37:2018, Design of Rigid
Pavements as per IRC:58:2015.

UNIT-V: Highway Construction &Drainage (Contact hours: 8)

Types of highway construction, Earthwork, Preparation of subgrade, Construction of earth

roads, Construction of gravel roads, and Construction of water bound macadam roads
IRC:19:2005, Construction of bituminous pavements, Construction of cement concrete
pavements. Highway Drainage, surface and sub-surface drainage.

UNIT VI: Traffic Engineering (Contact hours: 8)

Introduction: Traffic Characteristics,fundamental relationships, Statistical analysis of

traffic data,Peak hour factor; Introduction: Parking study, accident study, Highway
capacity; Traffic signs; Signal design by Webster’s method.

Learning Resources:

Text Books:

1. Khanna& Justo, ‘Highway Engineering’, Nem Chand & Bros, Roorkee, revised
10th edition.
2. Dr. L.R. Kadiyali& Dr. N.B.Lal, ‘Principles and Practice of Highway
Engineering’, Khanna Publication.2016 edition.

Reference Books:
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1. ParthaChakraborthy&Animesh Das, ‘Principles of Transportation Engineering’,
Prentice Hall of India Publications.2nd edition.
2. L.R.Kadiyali, ‘TrafficEngineering’, Khanna Publishers, 7th edition.

Web Resources:

1. IITKharagpur, ‘Introduction to Transportation Engineering’

URL: http://www.nptelvideos.in/2012/11/introduction-to-transportation.html

Course outcomes: At the end of the course, the student will be able to

CO 1 Explain the highway development in India.

Determine various road cross sectional elements and geometric design of

CO 2
highways.

Determine various tests on road materials and its suitability for road
CO 3
construction.

CO 4 Design the flexible pavements.

CO 5 Design the rigid pavements.

Improve the construction and maintenance procedures of various types of

CO 6
roads.

Course Nature Theory

Assessment Method

Assessment Tool Weekly tests Monthly tests End Semester Test Total

Weightage (%) 10% 30% 60% 100%

Course Code Course Name Category L-T-P Credits

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23CE 3204 Estimation and Costing PEC 2-1-0 3

Course Learning Objectives:

1. To make the learners to have comprehensive understanding of work book estimation
2. To make the learners appreciate the costing procedures for various construction works
3. To make the learners realize the actual construction process from drawings and vice
versa
4. To study and do valuation by different methods.
5. To understand the specifications and rate analysis.
6. To quantitative estimations for the buildings, roads & CD works.
Course Content:
UNIT-I: Introduction: (Contact hours: 5)
Introduction to Estimation & Costing – Types of estimates Principles in selecting units of
measurement for items, various units and modes of measurement for different trades. Basic
Principles of measurement – Degree of accuracy in measurements, I.S. 1200.Lump sum
and Contingency provisions in Estimates – Classification

UNIT-II: Specifications - Rate analysis: (Contact hours: 8)

Specifications – purpose and basic principles of general and detailed specifications detailed
specifications for various items of work Taking out quantity, Measurement and abstract
sheets and recording Categories of Labourers- Material requirements for different items of
works- Labour requirement for different items of works Standard Data Book- Task or Out
turn of labourers -Cost of materials and wages of labour Schedule of Rates- Revision of
rates- Market Rates Cost of conveyance- Handling charges, Preparation of bills of
quantities – MS Excel as Estimation Tool

UNIT-III: Estimation of buildings: (Contact hours: 8)

Method of Building Estimation: Quantification of various items of construction – Method
of building estimates -Illustrative examples Approximate estimates, purpose, various
methods used for buildings Detailed estimate – Load bearing masonry building Detailed
estimate – Framed structure, Bar bending schedule – Slab, Beam, Column& Footing –
Joinery – Building Services

UNIT-IV: Estimation of roads and CD works: (Contact hours: 10)

Detailed Road Estimation - Earthwork Methods, Metalled Road, CC Roads, Bitumen Top
Roads, Culverts – Pipe, Slab and Simple Bridge, Retaining walls. Microsoft Excel as a tool
for estimation.

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UNIT V: (Contact hours: 6)
Sanctioning of Estimates – Works – PWD Procedure: Organization of Engineering
Department –Complete Block Estimate as per CPWD- Works & Contracts Classification
– Administrative &Expenditure Sanction – Technical Sanction - Method of Carrying out
works – Measurement Book- Rules & Methods of Measurement - Public Works
Accounting – Power of Sanction – Duties & Oversee.

UNIT VI: Fundamentals and Methods of Valuation: (Contact hours: 8)

Principles & Purpose of valuation – Types, Mortgage &Lease Problems on valuation,
Valuer and his duties, Form of rent, different types of rent Years’ Purchase – Capital cost,
Method of valuation Reversion value of land, annuity perpetual, whole life Deferred
Depreciation – Obsolescence – Sinking fund.

Learning Resources:

Text Books:
1. B.N. Dutta, ‘Estimating & Costing in Civil Engineering Theory and Practice’, UBS
Publishers & Distributors Limited, New Delhi, 28th Revised Edition, 2016.

Reference Books:
1. Rangawala,‘Estimating, Costing and Valuation”, Charotar Publishing House Pvt Ltd,
17th Edition, 2017.
2. R C Kohli, “A Textbook of Estimating , Costing & Accounts ( Civil)”, S Chand
&CompNY Pvt. Ltd., New Delhi, 13th Edition. 2013.

Web Resources:
1. April 22 2018“Estimation and costing”
URL:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0veqwkJ_o6o

Course outcomes: At the end of the course, the student will be able to
CO 1 Understand work book estimation

CO 2 Realize costing procedures for various construction works

CO 3 Execute the actual construction process from drawings and do estimation

CO 4 Preparation of DPRs

CO 5 Apply MS Excel as a tool for estimation

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CO 6 Engage in typical PWD practices of works execution

Assessment Method:
Course Nature Theory
Assessment Method
Monthly End Semester
Assessment Tool Weekly tests Total
tests Test
Weightage (%) 10% 30% 60% 100%

Course Code Course Name Category L-T-P Credits

English Language
23EG3283 HSC 0-0-3 1.5
Communication Skills Lab-III

Course objectives:
1. To improve interpersonal skills of the students
2. To help the students to write professional letters and reports
3. To practice the etiquettes to be used at workplace
4. To reward hands on experience on managing meetings
5. To imbibe leadership qualities in the students
COURSE CONTENT
UNIT-I: (06 Contact Hours)
Professional Presentation - Collecting & Reading the materials to be presented - Analyzing
the main points - Summarizing & concluding - Developing PPT - Delivery of the
Presentation

UNIT-II: (06 Contact Hours)

Report Writing & Writing Professional Emails & Applications – Routine Reports –
Investigative Reports - Professional Emails - Formal Letters and Applications

UNIT-III: (06 Contact Hours)

Agenda, Meetings, & Minutes - Setting the agenda for a meeting - Managing a meeting -
Keynote address & vote of thanks - Publishing the minutes

UNIT-IV: (06 Contact Hours)

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People skills and small talks (2 minutes) - Talking to professional executives - Talking to
colleagues - Talking to the boss - Talking to your team - Talking to the media delegates

UNIT-V: (06 Contact Hours)

Corporate Etiquettes - How to introduce & greet - How to raise a question - How to clarify
a doubt - How to say “yes” or “no” - Rapport building - Dining & winning - Counseling
somebody - How to influence & motivate

UNIT-VI: (06 Contact Hours)

Life Skills - Leadership communication - Interpersonal communication - Stress
management - Time Management
References:
1. Business Communication Today, 12th Edition, Courtland L Bovee & John Thill,
Pearson
2. British Council Material on communication
3. Training in Interpersonal Skills: Tips f: Tips for Managing People at Work by
Robbins and Hunsaker
4. Soft Skills for Everyone, with CD Paperback –by Jeff Butterfield
5. Communication for business by Shirley Taylor, Pearson

Course outcomes: At the end of the course, the student will be able to

CO 1 The art of professional presentation

CO 2 Write professional reports and letters

CO 3 Conduct a formal meeting

CO 4 Develop people skills and corporate etiquettes

Gain the basic knowledge about leadership communication, stress management and time
CO 5
management

Assessment Method:

Course Nature: LABORATORY

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Internal Assessment (40 Marks) External Assessment (60 Marks)

Record Writing – 10 Marks Reading Comprehension – 15 Marks

Attendance – 10 Marks Writing – 30 Marks

Continuous Assessment (Listening – 10 Speaking (Viva-Voce) – 15 Marks

Marks + Oral Presentations – 10 Marks)

Course Code Course Name Category L-T-P Credits

23CE 3281 Transportation Engineering Lab PCC 0-0-3 1.5

Course Objectives / Course Outcomes:

On completion of the course the student will be able to
1. To determine the properties aggregates
2. To determine the properties of bitumen
3. To determine the California Bearing Ratio percentage of given soil

List of Experiments:
1. TESTS ON AGGREGATE:
a. Specific gravity
b. Sieve analysis
c. Flakiness index
d. Elongation index
e. Crushing value
f. Impact value
g. Abrasion value.
2. TESTS ON BITUMEN:
a. Specific gravity
b. Penetration value
c. Softening point
d. Ductility
e. Flash and Fire point.
3. TESTS ON SOILS:
a. California Bearing Ratio
Course Nature Practical
Assessment Method
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Assessment Viva-Voce/
Tool Experiments related Record Quiz/MCQ/ Total
(In semester) Lab project
Weightage (%) 25% 5% 10% 40%
Procedure/Description of the
Assessment
experiment with relevant
Tool Results Viva-Voce Total
information and Discussion on
(End semester)
Results
Weightage (%) 30% 10% 20% 60

Course
Course code Course name Category L-T-P Credits

PERSONALITY
AND
PROFESSIONAL
DEVELOPMENT
23HS32XX SKILLS HSC 1-0-1 1.5

Course Learning Objectives:

1. Plan effectively to achieve your personal and professional goals
2. Recognize and overcome barriers to successful time management
3. Keep your sense of perspective to prevent and manage crises
4. Manage resources effectively and efficiently

Course Contents:
UNIT I: (4 hours)

Behavioral Skills

Assessment of self, set your Expectation, Personal Strength Analysis/ Strength

Blindness,(SWOT Analysis) Perception Management, Ethics, Values& Etiquette, Analyze
your role model.

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UNIT II: (4 hours)

Communication skill

Verbal Communication, Non- Verbal communication, Email correspondence, time

management and speaking strategies and persuasion skills, advanced ways to edit your
writing and polish your pronunciation.

UNIT III: (5 hours)

Intellectual and Subject Knowledge (IT Proficiency)

Developed I.T skills, research market requirements, networking skill with various
websites, Show casing your IT knowledge, rehearsing knowledge in a interview pattern.

UNIT IV: (5 hours)

Problem Solving and Analytical Skills

Used initiative to employ problem solving skills in order to overcome obstacles

Think more creatively to solve problems, relatively solve problems by applying familiar
concepts to unfamiliar situations, Collecting and analyzing data for Year Abroad
Research Project

UNIT V: (6 hours)

Personal effectiveness Skills and Group Discussion

Organized work placement and corresponded with employer independently

Initiative to resolve problems at work, Get-up-and-go attitude, Freedom to work by myself

to meet targets proactive in a common discussion forum

UNIT VI: (6 hours)

Personal Presentation and C V writing

Working together with people from other cultures, Working and collaborating with other
interns, Responsible for leading projects, Working in an office environment, Social

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Responsibility and Global Awareness Skills, personal interview, CV writing and
submission.

Learning Resources:
Assembled material with motivational videos

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

CO1 It will develop the employability of student

CO2 Modify the way to face interviews

CO3 Clarity on presentation

CO4 Develop time management

CO5 Help to enhance the presentation skill

CO6 develop self confidence

Assessment Method

Monthly tests/ GD and

Assessment Tool Weekly Personal Interview End Semester Total
tests/Assignments (In semester) Test
(In semester)

Weightage (%) 10% 30% 60% 100%

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Course Code Course Name Category L-T-P Credits

FINITE ELEMENT
23CE XX21 PEC 2-1-0 3
METHOD
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Course Learning Objectives:

The objective of this course is:

1. Equip the students with the fundamentals of Finite Element Analysis.

2. Enable the students to formulate the design problems into FEA.

3. Enable the students to solve Boundary value problems using FEM.

4. To learn the theory and characteristics of finite elements that represent engineering
structures.

5. To understand the concepts of trusses, beams and frames by finite element method.

6. To understand the basic concepts of finite element formulation techniques.

Course Content:

UNIT I: INTRODUCTION FINITE ELEMENTAL ANALYSIS (Contact hours: 7)

Approximate solution of boundary value problems--Methods of weighted residuals,
approximate solution using variation method, Modified Galerkin method, Boundary
conditions and general comments.

UNIT II: FINITE ELEMENT FORMULATION TECHNIQUES (Contact hours: 6)

Basic finite element concepts-Basic ideas in a finite element solution, General finite
element solution procedure, Finite element equations using modified Galerkin method,
Application: Axial deformation of bars, axial spring element.

UNIT III: ANALYSIS OF TRUSSES (Contact hours: 10)

Analysis of trusses-Two dimensional truss element, three dimensional space truss element,
Stresses due to lack of fit and temperature changes.

UNIT IV: BEAM ANALYSIS (Contact hours: 8)

Beam bending-Governing differential equation for beam bending, two node beam element,
and exact solution for uniform beams subjected to distributed loads using superposition,
Calculation of stresses in beams, Thermal stresses in beams.

UNIT V: ISOPARAMETRIC FORMULATION & SOLUTION (Contact hours: 8)

Higher order elements for one dimensional problems-Shape functions for second order
problems, Isoperimetric mapping concept, Quadratic Iso-parametric element for general
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one dimensional boundary value problem, One dimensional numerical integration,
Application: Heat conduction through a thin film.

UNIT-VI: BOUNDARY VALUE PROBLEM (Contact hours: 6)

Two dimensional boundary value problems using triangular elements, Equivalent
functional for general 2D BVP, A triangular element for general 2D BVP, Numerical
examples.

Learning Resources:

Text Books:
1. Robert D. Cook, Michael E Plesha ‘Concepts and applications of Finite Element
Analysis’,2001 ,4th Edition, John Wiley & sons Publications.

Reference Books:
1. Tirupati R. Chandrupatla, Ashok D. Belgunda ‘Introduction to Finite Elements in
Engineering’, 4thedition ,2011, PHI publications.
2. Bhatti, M.A., ‘Fundamental Finite Element Analysis and Applications: with
Mathematica and Matlab Computations’, Wiley, 1st edition , 2005.
3. David V. Hutton ‘Fundamentals of Finite Element Analysis’, Tata McGraw-Hill , 1st
edition , 2003 .
4. C.S. Krishna Murthy ‘Finite element Analysis- Theory and programming’, 2013
,TataMcGra Hill.

Web Resources:
IIT Madras, July 02, 2012, ‘Finite element analysis’ (NPTEL)
1.http://nptel.ac.in/courses/105106051/

COURSE OUTCOMES:At the end of the course, the student will be able to
CO 1 Solve simple boundary value problems using Numerical technique of Finite
element method.
CO 2 Develop finite element formulation of one and two dimensional problems and
solve them.
CO 3 Assemble Stiffness matrices, Apply boundary conditions and solve for the
displacements.
CO 4 Compute Stresses and Strains and interpret the result.

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CO5 Formulate the finite element techniques.

CO6 Solve the isoparametric formulations and solutions.

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Assessment Method
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STABILITY OF
23CE XX22 PEC 2-1-0 3
STRUCTURES

Course Learning Objectives:

1. Concept and characteristics of stability problems.

2. Buckling of columns with remotes end conditions.
3. Importance of torsional and lateral buckling.
4. Buckling of rectangular and circular plates.
5. Approximate methods and application for finite difference methods.
6. Understand the buckling of columns.

Course Content:

UNIT I - INTRODUCTION (Contact hours: 6)

Concept of stability - Approaches to stability analysis - characteristics of stability
problems.

UNIT-II (Contact hours: 8)

Buckling of Columns: Method of neutral equilibrium, Critical load of the Euler column,
Linear column theory – Eigen value problem, Effective length concept, Higher order
differential equation for columns initially bent columns, Effect of shear stress on buckling,
eccentrically loaded columns, beam columns (Beam columns with concreted lateral

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load, distributed, load end moment), Inelastic buckling of columns, Double modulus
theory, Tangent modulus theory, Shanley theory of inelastic column behavior.

UNIT-III (Contact hours: 8)

Approximate Methods of Analysis: Conservation of energy principles, Calculation of
critical loads using approximate deflection curve, Principle of stationary potential energy,
Raleigh-Ritz method, Buckling load of column with variable cross section, Galerkin’s
method, Calculation of critical load by finite differences, Unevenly spaced pivot points,
Matrix stiffness method, Effect of axial load on bending stiffness-slope deflection
equations, Buckling of column loaded along the length using energy methods.

UNIT-IV (Contact hours: 8)

a) Buckling of Frames: Modes of buckling, Critical load of a simple frame using
neutral equilibrium, Slope deflection equations and matrix analysis.

b) Lateral buckling of cantilever and simply supported beams of rectangular and I-sections
and use of energy method and finite differences.

UNIT-V (Contact hours: 7)

Buckling of Plates: Differential equation, Strain energy of bending, Critical load, Finite
difference approach inelastic buckling of plates.

UNIT-VI (Contact hours: 8)

Matrix approach for Frames: Criterion for determination of critical loads, Stiffness
influence coefficients for members without axial load, Derivation of stability functions,
Problem involving Non-sways, Modified stiffness of beams, Frames with sway, Multi-bar
frames.

Learning Resources:

TEXT BOOKS:

1. Chajes, "A Principles of Structures Stability Theory", Prentice Hall, 1974.

REFERENCE BOOKS :

1. Brush and Almorth, "Buckling of Bars, Plates and Shells",McGraw Hill book Company,
1st edition , 1975.

2. Seely, F.B, and Smith, J.O,"Advanced Mechanics of Materials", 12th printing Edition,
John Wiley and Sons, Inc., New York. 1967.
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3. Timoshenko.S, and Woinowsby - Krieger.S, "Theory of Plates and Shells",2nd Ed.
McGraw - Hill Book Co., New York 1959.

4. Ashwini Kumar, "Stability Theory of Structures", Tata McGraw Hill Co., New Delhi,
1986

Web Resources:

1. IIT Madras, Dec-2017,’Stability of

Structures’,NPTEL“http://nptel.ac.in/courses/10125105105/”

COURSE OUTCOMES:At the end of the course, the student will be able to
CO1 Understand the basic concepts of buckling in the columns.
CO2 Analyze the torsional buckling and lateral buckling in the frames.
CO3 Understand the modes of buckling.
CO4 Apply the matrix analysis in the frames.
CO5 Understand the concept of buckling of plates.
CO6 Understand the conservation of energy principles.

Course Nature Theory

Assessment Method

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PRESTRESSED CONCRETE
PEC 2-1-0 3
23CE XX23 STRUCTURES

Course Learning Objectives:

1. Familiarize Students with concepts of prestressing.
2. Equip student with different systems and devices used in prestressing.
3. Understand the different losses of prestress including short and long term losses.
4. Familiarize students with the analysis and design of prestressed concrete members
under flexure, shear and torsion.
5. Understand the behaviour of composite sections.
6. Determine the deflections in prestressed members.

Course Content:

UNIT I: Introduction &Methods of Prestressing (Contact hours: 7)

Historic development, General principles of prestressing, Pretensioning and post
tensioning, Advantages and limitations of prestressed concrete, Materials, High strength
concrete and high tensile steel their characteristics, Methods and Systems of Prestressing,
Pre-tensioning and post tensioning methods, Different systems of prestressing like Hoyer
System, Magnel System Freyssinet system and Gifford – Udall System.

UNIT – II: Losses of Prestress (Contact hours: 8)

Loss of prestress in pre-tensioned and post-tensioned members due to various causes like
elastic shortening of concrete, shrinkage of concrete, creep of concrete, Relaxation of stress
in steel, slip in anchorage, bending of member and wobble frictional losses.

UNIT – III: Analysis And Design of Sections For Flexure (Contact hours: 7)
Elastic analysis of concrete beams prestressed with straight, concentric, eccentric, bent and
parabolic tendons, Allowable stress, Design criteria as per I.S Code, Elastic design of
simple rectangular and I-section for flexure – Kern – lines, cable profile.

UNIT – IV: Analysis And Design of Section for Shear (Contact hours: 8)
Shear and Principal Stresses, Design for Shear in beams

UNIT – V: Composite Section (Contact hours: 6)

Introduction - Analysis of stress – Differential shrinkage – General designs and
considerations

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UNIT – VI: Deflections of Prestressed Concrete Beams (Contact hours: 8)
Importance of control of deflections, factors influencing deflections, short term deflections
of uncracked member’s prediction of long term deflections.

Learning Resources:
Text Books:
1. Krishna Raju, “Prestressed Concrete”, 5th Edition,2012,Tata McGraw Hill Publishing
Co..

Reference books;
1. Sinha.N.C.and.Roy.S.K, “Fundamentals standardsof Prestressed Concrete”, S.Chand
and Co., New Delhi 1998.
2. IS: 1343-1980, “ Code of practice for Prestressed concrete”, Bureau of Indian

Web Resources:

NPTEL, December 31 2009, ‘prestressedconcretestructures’ “URL

:http://nptel.ac.in/courses/105106117/”

Course Outcomes: At the end of this course; the student will be able to
CO1 Understand the different methods of prestressing.
CO2 Estimate the effective prestress including the short and long term losses.
CO3 Analyze and design prestressed concrete beams under flexure and shear.
CO4 Understand the relevant IS Codal provisions for prestressed concrete.
CO5 Examine composite sections.
CO6 Understand the importance of control of deflections.
Course Nature Theory
Assessment Method
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ADVANCED REINFORCED
PEC 2-1-0 3
23CE XX24 CONCRETE STRUCTURES
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Course Objectives: The student will be able

1. To understand the basic concepts of reinforced concrete members

2. To develop an idea about the design of shear walls
3. To familiarize with design and detailing of flat slabs and flat plates
4. To develop an idea about the design of special R.C. elements
5. To introduce the detailing and strengthening of existing structure
6. To analyze the rectangular water retaining tank.

Course Content:

UNIT I – INTRODUCTION: (Contact hours: 7)

Review of Basic Concepts - Behavior and Design of Reinforced Concrete members
considering flexure, Torsion, combined with flexure and flexural shear, axial compression
deflection and crack width as per IS-456-2000.

UNIT II - DESIGN OF SHEAR WALLS: (Contact hours: 6)

Behaviour and Design of Slender Columns - Design of R.C.Walls - Ordinatry and Shear
walls - Design of Corbels - Deep beams and grid floors.

UNIT III - FLAT SLABS AND FLAT PLATES: (Contact hours: 8)

Design of flat slabs and flat plate - According to ACI method - Design of shear
Reinforcement and Edge (Spandrel) beams - yield line theory & Hiller borg method of
design of slabs.

UNIT IV - DESIGN OF SPECIAL R.C. ELEMENTS: (Contact hours: 8)

Limit Analysis of Concrete beams - moment - rotation curves - moment redistribution in
continuous beams - Baker's method of plastic design - Design of cast in - situ frames.

UNIT V - DESIGN AND DETAILING OF STRUCTURES: (Contact hours: 8)

Detailing for ductility - Fire Resistance of buildings - Field control of concrete -
Strengthening of existing structures - Design and detailing of structures according to
different codes.

UNIT VI – LIQUID RETAINING STRUCTURES: (Contact hours: 8)

Basic design philosophy, Analysis and design of single cell rectangular water tanks
subjected to hydrostatic loading based on plate theory.
Learning Resources:

Text Book:
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1. Varghese.P.C, "Advanced Reinforced Concrete Design", Prentice Hall of India, Second
Edition, 2009

References Books:

1. Pillai.S.V and Menon.D, "Reinforced Concrete Design", Tata McGraw Hill Book Co.,
first Edition, 2002.

2. Purushothaman.P. "Reinforced Concrete Structural Elements", Behaviour, Analysis and

Design. Tata McGraw Hill 1986.

3. Park.R&Paulay.T, "Reinforced Concrete Structures", John Wiley and Sons, 2009

Web Resources:
1. NPETL 31 December 2009 “Advanced Reinforced Concrete Design",
URL;http://nptel.ac.in/courses/10510516205/
2. IIT Madras, 2007, K. Ramesh, e-Book on Engineering Fracture Mechanics,. URL:
http://apm.iitm.ac.in/smlab/kramesh/book_4.htm

Course Outcomes: At the end of this course; the student will be able to
CO1 Understand the behavior of the members under flexure, torsion and combined
CO2 Analyze the shear walls and deep beams
Evaluate the flat slabs and flat plates
CO3

CO4 Analyze the cast in - situ frames

CO5 Practice the detailing and strengthening of existing structure
CO6 To analyse and design the overhead tank design

Course Nature Theory

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ADVANCED CONCRETE
PEC 3-0-0 3
23CE XX25 TECHNOLOGY

Course Learning Objectives:

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1. Define microstructure of concrete.
2. To understand the behavior of fresh and hardened concrete.
3. To understand factors affecting the strength, workability and durability of concrete.
4. To impart the methods of proportioning of concrete mixtures.
5. Demonstrate NDT methods for concrete.
6. To make aware the recent developments in concrete technology.

Course Content:

UNIT-I: Microstructure of Concrete (Contact hours: 6)

Definition, significance, microstructure of aggregate phase and hydrated cement paste,
interfacial transition zone, microstructure-property relationships

UNIT-II: Admixtures (Contact hours: 9)

Significance – Nomenclature, Specifications and classifications –
Chemical Admixtures: Surface Active Chemicals – Set Controlling Chemicals
Mineral Admixtures: SCMs – Significance – Functions –

UNIT-III: Strength of concrete (Contact hours: 6)

Definition, strength-porosity relationship, failure modes in concrete, factors affecting
compressive strength –characteristics and proportion of materials, curing conditions,
testing parameters, behavior of concrete under uniaxial compression, uniaxial tension,
shearing stress, biaxial and multi axial stresses.

UNIT-IV: Dimensional stability (Contact hours: 6)

Types of deformations, Elastic behavior – Nonlinearity of stress-strain relationship, types
of elastic moduli, determination of static elastic modulus, Poisson’s ratio, factors affecting
modulus of elasticity, Drying shrinkage and creep, Thermal shrinkage, Extensibility and
cracking

UNIT-V: Durability (Contact hours: 8)

General observations, Water as an agent of deterioration, Permeability of hardened cement
paste, aggregate, and concrete, various causes of concrete deterioration, Sulphate attack
and its control, Alkali aggregate reaction and its control, Corrosion of embedded steel in
concrete
UNIT-VI: Non-Destructive testing methods (Contact hours: 06)
Surface hardness methods, Penetration Resistance Techniques, Pullout tests, Maturity
method, Absorption and permeability tests, Electrical methods, Electro chemical methods,
Electro-magnetic methods, evaluation criteria, Assessment of reinforcement condition.
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Learning Resources:
Text Books:
1. P. Kumar Mehta, Paulo J M Monteiro, “ Concrete microstructure, properties and
materials”, 3rd edition, 2014, McGraw-Hill publications

Reference Books:
1. A M Neville, ‘Properties of concrete’, 5th edition,2011 Person India
2. Rafat Siddique ‘Special Structural concrete’.2000

Web Resources:

1. NPTEL, December 31 2009,‘ ‘Concrete Engineering and

Technology’URL:’http://nptel.ac.in/syllabus/syllabus.php?subjectId=105104030
Course Outcomes: At the end of this course; the student will be able to

CO1 Understanding the testing of concrete materials as per IS code.

Know the procedure to determine the properties of fresh and hardened of
CO2
concrete.
Design the concrete mix using ACI and IS code methods.
CO3

CO4 Select and design special concretes depending on their specific applications.
CO5 Gain ideas on non-destructive testing of concrete.
CO6 Know the different types of concrete.

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23CE XX26 Structural Dynamics PEC 2-1-0 3

Course Learning Objectives:

The objective of this course is:
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1. To introduce general theory of vibration and solve problems of single degree of freedom
(SDOF) systems
2. To enable the learners to solve dynamic problems in multi-degree of freedom (MDOF)
systems
3. To introduce dynamic analysis of continuous systems
4. To apply structural dynamic principles to the analysis of structures for seismic and wind
loading.
5. To understand the response for damped and undamped free vibration systems.
6. To understand the basic concept of numerical methods.
Course Content:

UNIT-I: Concepts of Dynamics and Vibrations; (Contact hours: 6)

Discrete and Continuous systems, Free Body Diagramme, D-Alembert’s Principle, Energy
principle, Governing Equation of Motion for Free and forced Vibration, damped and Un-
damped Vibration.
UNIT-II: Free Vibration (Contact hours: 8)
Response for Damped and Undamped free vibration systems, critically damped, under
damped, over damped vibration systems and applications.
UNIT-III: Forced Vibration (Contact hours: 7)
Response for damped and undamped forced vibrations for harmonic, Periodic, Impulse and
Earthquake loading.
UNIT-IV: Numerical Methods (Contact hours: 8)
Numerical Methods for free and forced Vibration Analysis, Central difference method,
New marks method.
UNIT-V: Multi Degree Freedom System (Contact hours: 8)
Governing equation of motion for Multi Degree freedom system, Response of Multi-
degree freedom Systems.
UNIT VI - Analysis for Wind Forces: (Contact hours: 8)
Wind effects on structures - static and dynamic - analysis for wind loads using BIS codes
- quasi static method and gust factor method.

Learning Resources:
Text Books:
1. Anil K Chopra, “Dynamics of Structures- Theory and applications to Earthquake
Engineering”4th edition,2011, person India.

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2. A.K.Jain, “Dynamics of structures with MATLAB Applications” 2016, Pearson
Education India.

References Books:
1. Maria and Paz, “Structural Dynamics- Theory and computation” 5th Edition, 2006
,Springer Publisher.
2. IS 1893 (Part-1)-2002, “Earthquake resistant Design of Structures -Buildings” Bureau
of Indian standards, New Delhi
3. Clough &Penzein "Dynamics of Structures", McGraw Hill 1995.

Web Resources:
IIT Bombay, July 03, 2012, ‘Structural dynamics’,( NPTEL)
URL:http://nptel.ac.in/courses/105101006/

COURSE OUTCOMES:At the end of the course, the student will be able to

CO1 Understand the fundamental theory of dynamic equation of motion.

CO2 Understand fundamental analysis methods for dynamic systems.
CO3 Observe the dynamic properties and behavior of civil structures.
CO4 Apply modeling approach of dynamic response in civil engineering
applications.
CO5 Apply structural dynamics theory to earthquake analysis, response, and design
of structures.
CO6 Understand the numerical methods for free and forced vibration analysis.

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23CE XX27 BRIDGE ENGINEERING PEC 2-1-0 3

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Course Learning Objectives:
The objective of this course is to:
1. Familiarize Students with different types of Bridges and IRC standards.
2. Equip student with concepts and design of Slab Bridges, T Beam Bridges, Box, Culverts.
3. Understand concepts of design of Plate Girder Bridges.
4. Familiarize with different methods of inspection of bridges and maintenance.
5. Understand the bridge methodologies.
6. Understand the basic concept of standard loading for bridge design.

Course Content:

UNIT –I: Introduction (Contact hours: 6)

History of Bridges; Components of a Bridge and its definitions; Classification of Road
bridges, related structures, span length, classical examples of each type, history of analysis

UNIT – II: Selection of site and Initial Decision Process (Contact hours: 7)
Geotechnical investigations and implementations, River Bridge: Selection of bridge site
and planning, collection of bridge design data, hydrological calculation, Waterway
calculation, scour calculation, depth of foundation, freeboard Road Bridge: Selection of
bridge site and planning, collection of bridge design data, vertical clearance

UNIT – III: Standard Loading for Bridge Design as per IS codes (Contact hours: 10)

Road Bridges: IRC, BS code, AASHTO code, Dead load, Live load, Impact factor,
Centrifugal force, Wind loads, hydraulic forces, longitudinal forces, seismic forces, earth
pressure: Buoyancy, Lane concept, equivalent loads, traffic load, width of roadway and
footway; Influence lines for statically; determinate structures. Influence lines (I.L.) for
statically indeterminate structures; Transverse distribution of Live loads among deck
longitudinal; Load combinations for different working state and limit state designs.
Railway Bridges: Loadings for Railway Bridges; Railroad data; Pre-design
considerations; Rail road vs. Highway bridges.

UNIT – IV: Super Structure (Contact hours: 8)

Selection of main bridge parameters, design methodologies; Choices of superstructure
types; orthotropic plate theory, load distribution techniques; Grillage analysis; Finite
element analysis (Preferable); Different types of superstructure (RCC and PSC);
Longitudinal Analysis of Bridge; Slab bridge and voided slab bridge; Beam-Slab bridge;
Box Girder Bridge. Transverse Analysis of Bridge: Slab bridge and voided slab bridge,
Beam-Slab bridge; Box Girder Bridge.
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UNIT – V: Sub Structure: (Contact hours: 8)

Pier; Abutment; Wing walls; Importance of Soil Structure Interaction; Types of
foundations; Open foundation; Pile foundation; Well foundation; Examples - Simply
supported bridge, Continuous Bridge.

UNIT – VI: Bearings and Deck joints: (Contact hours: 6)

Different types of bridge bearings and expansion joints; Design of bearings and joints;
Railing for Highway Bridge: Definitions; Classification of Highway Bridge parapets;

Learning Resources:
Text Books:
1. T.R. Jagadeesh and M.A. Jayaram, “ Design of Bridge Structures”, 2nd Edition 2009, PHI
Learning Pvt. Ltd.

References Books:
1. D.J. Victor, "Essentials of Bridge Engineering", 6th Edition 2017,Oxford publications.
2. E.C Hambly, "Bridge Deck Behavior ",2 edition , December 31, 1990 E & FN SPON
Publications
3. R.RAJAGOPALAN, "Bridge Superstructure", Tata McGraw- Hills Publishing Company
Limited.
4. S. PONNUSWAMY, "Bridge Engineering", Tata McGraw - Hills Publishing Company
Limited.

Web Resources:
IIT madras, ‘Bridge Engineering’ (NPTEL) “http://nptel.ac.in/syllabus/105999906/”

COURSE OUTCOMES:At the end of the course, the student will be able to
CO1 Explain different types of Bridges with diagrams and Loading standards
CO2 Carryout analysis and design of Slab bridges, T Beam bridges, Box culvers
and
CO3 suggest structural detailing
CO4 Carryout analysis and design of Plate girder bridges
CO5 Organize for attending inspections and maintenance of bridges and prepare
reports.
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REPAIR AND
23CE XX28 REHABILITATION OF PEC 3-0-0 3
STRUCTURES

Course Learning Objectives:

1. Familiarize Students with deterioration of concrete in structures.

2. Equip student with concepts of NDT and evaluation.

3. Understand failures and causes for failures in structures.

4. Familiarize different materials and techniques for repairs.

5. Understand procedure to carryout Physical evaluation of buildings and prepare report.

6. Understand the maintenance and repair strategies.

Course Content:

UNIT –I: Deterioration of concrete Structures (Contact hours: 8)

Physical processes of deterioration like freezing and thawing, Wetting and Drying,
Abrasion, Erosion, Pitting, Chemical processes like carbonation, chloride ingress,
Corrosion, Alkali aggregate reaction, Sulphate attack, Acid Attack, temperature and their
causes, Mechanism, Effect, preventive measures – Cracks: cracks in concrete, type, pattern,
quantification, measurement and preventive measures.

UNIT – II: Non Destructive Testing (Contact hours: 8)

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Non destructive test methods for concrete including rebound hammer, Ultrasonic Pulse
velocity, Rebar locator, Corrosion meter, Penetration resistance and Pull out test, core
cutting- corrosion: Methods for corrosion measurement and assessment including half-cell
potential and resistivity, Mapping of data.

UNIT – III: Failure of buildings (Contact hours: 7)

Definition of building failure-types of failures- Causes of failures- Faulty Design,
Accidental over loading, poor quality of material and Poor construction practices – Fire
damage- Methodology for investigation of failures- diagnostic testing methods and
equipments- repair of cracks in concrete.

UNIT – IV: Materials and Tests (Contact hours: 8)

Materials for repair and rehabilitation- Admixtures- types of admixtures-purpose of using
admixtures- chemical composition- Natural admixtures-Fibres- wraps- Glass and Carbon
fibre wraps- Steel plates- concrete behavior under corrosion, disintegrated mechanisms-
moisture effects and thermal effects –Visual investigation- Acoustical emission methods-
Corrosion activity measurement- Chloride content- Depth of carbonation- Impact echo
methods- UPV- Pullout Tests

UNIT – V: Repair Techniques (Contact hours: 8)

Grouting, Jacketing, Shot creating, externally bonded plates, Nailing, Underpinning and
under water repair; Materials, Equipments, Precautions and Processes

UNIT – VI: Investigation of Structures (Contact hours: 6)

Distress, observation and preliminary test methods. Case studies; related to rehabilitation
of bridge piers, dams, canals, heritage structures, corrosion and erosion damaged
structures.

Learning Resources:
Text Books:
1. Modi, Poonam I. Patel, Chirag N, “Repair and Rehabilitation of concrete structures”,
2016 PHI learning Pvt. Ltd.

References Books:
1. Allen R.T. & Edwards S.C, ‘Repair of Concrete Structures’, Blakie and Sons, UK ,
1993,1st edition

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2. Shetty M.S., “Concrete Technology – Theory and Practice”, S.Chand and Company,
2008
3. P.C.Varghese, “Maintenance, Repair and Rehabilitation and Minor works of Buildings”,
1st edition 2014.PHI learning Pvt. Ltd.
4. Denison Campbell, Allen and Harold Roper, “Concrete Structures, Materials,
Maintenance and Repair”, Longman Scientific and Technical UK, 1991.

Web Resources :
IIT Kanpur, Feb 13, 2014, ‘Concrete Engineering technology’ (NPTEL)
“https://nptel.ac.in/courses/105104030/”

COURSE OUTCOMES: At the end of the course, the student will be able to
CO1 Explain deterioration of concrete in structures
CO2 Carryout analysis using NDT and evaluate structures
CO3 Assess failures and causes of failures in structures
CO4 Carryout Physical evaluation and submit report on condition of the structure
CO5 Explain deterioration of concrete in structures
CO6 Understand the serviceability and durability of concrete.

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23CE XX29 Earthquake Resistant Design PEC 2-1-0 3

Course Learning Objectives:

The objective of this course is:

1. Student will able to understand fundamentals of engineering seismology

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2. To determine the design lateral forces by means of codal provisions.

3. Understand concepts of seismic design and design philosophies

4. To introduce the concept of ductility and corresponding detailing.

5. To expose the students to base isolation techniques earthquake induced damages.

6. To understand the engineering seismology.

Course Content:

UNIT: I (Contact hours: 6)

Engineering Seismology: Earthquake phenomenon cause of earthquakes-Faults- Plate
tectonics-Seismic waves-Terms associated with earthquakes- Magnitude/Intensity of an
earthquake-scales-Energy released-Earthquake measuring instruments Seismo- scope,
Seismograph, accelerograph-Characteristics of strong ground motions- Seismic zones of
India.

UNIT: II (Contact hours: 8)

Conceptual design: Introduction-Functional planning-Continuous load path-Overall
form simplicity and symmetry-elongated shapes-stiffness and strength-Horizontal and
Vertical members-Twisting of buildings-Ductility-definition-ductility relationships-
flexible buildings-framing systems-choice of construction materials-unconfined concrete
confined concrete masonry-reinforcing steel.

UNIT: III (Contact hours: 7)

Introduction to earthquake resistant design: Seismic design requirements-regular and

irregular configurations-basic assumptions design earthquake loads-basic load
combinations-permissible stresses-seismic methods of analysis-factors in seismic
analysis-equivalent lateral force method-dynamic analysis response spectrum method-
Time history method.

UNIT: IV (Contact hours: 8)

Reinforced Concrete Buildings: Principles of earthquake resistant deign of RC members-
Structural models for frame buildings Seismic methods of analysis- Seismic deign
methods- IS code based methods for seismic design- Seismic evaluation and retrofitting-
Vertical irregularities- Plan configuration problems- Lateral load resisting systems-
Determination of design lateral forces- Equivalent lateral force procedure- Lateral
distribution of base shear.
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UNIT: V (Contact hours: 8)
Masonry Buildings: Introduction- Elastic properties of masonry assemblage- Categories
of masonry buildings- Behavior of unreinforced and reinforced masonry walls Behavior
of walls- Box action and bands- Behavior of infill walls- Improving seismic behavior of
masonry buildings- Load combinations and permissible stresses- Seismic design
requirements- Lateral load analysis of masonry buildings.

UNIT – VI (Contact hours: 8)

Ductility Considerations in Earthquake Resistant Design of RC Buildings: Introduction-
Impact of Ductility- Requirements for Ductility- Assessment of Ductility- Factors affecting
Ductility- Ductile detailing considerations as per IS 13920. Behavior of beams, columns
and joints in RC buildings during earthquakes-Vulnerability of open ground storey and
short columns during earthquakes. Capacity Based Design: Introduction to Capacity
Design, Capacity Design for Beams and Columns-Case studies.

Learning Resources:
TEXT BOOKS:

1. Pankaj Agarwal and Manish Shrikhande,” Earthquake Resistant Design of structures”

2011,Prentice Hall of India Pvt. Ltd.

Reference books

1. T. Paulay and M.J.N. Priestly,’Seismic Design of Reinforced Concrete and Masonry

Building ‘, John Wiley & Sons

2. Anand S.Arya,,”Masory and Timber structures including earthquake Resistant

Design”–2009, Nem chand& Bros

3. S. K. Duggal, “ Earthquake Resistant Design of structures”, 2007, Oxford University

Press

4. MihaTomazevic, “ Earthquake –Resistant Design of Masonry Building” –, Imperial

college Press.1999

5. C.V.R. Murty.--Earthquake Tips – Learning Earthquake Design and Construction

Reference Codes:

1. IS: 1893 (Part-1) -2002. “Criteria for Earthquake Resistant – Design of structures.”
B.I.S., New Delhi.

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2. IS:4326-1993, “ Earthquake Resistant Design and Construction of Building”, Code of
Practice B.I.S., New Delhi.

3. IS:13920-1993, “ Ductile detailing of concrete structures subjected to seismic force”–

Guidelines, B.I.S., New Delhi.

Web Resources:

IIT Bombay, April 5, 2013, ‘Introduction to Earth quake engineering’ (NPTEL)

1. https://nptel.ac.in/courses/105101004/

COURSE OUTCOMES:At the end of the course, the student will be able to
1 Understand the seismology, tectonic plates and seismic zones in India.
Apply the concept of Earthquake Resistant Design & concept of lateral load
2
distribution on buildings.
3 Determine the lateral forces generated in the structure due to earthquake.
4 Apply the concept of ductile detailing in RC structures.
5 Design Principles of earthquake resistant of concrete members.
6 Understand the capacity design for beams and columns.

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Pavement Analysis and
23CE XX30 PEC 2-1-0 3
Design

Course Learning Objectives:

1. To understand the types of pavements.
2. To understand the stress analysis in flexible pavements.
3. To understand the stress analysis in rigid pavements.
4. To design the flexible pavements.
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5. To understand the maintenance of highways.
6. To design the rigid pavements.

Course Content:
UNIT-I: Types of Pavements (Contact hours: 5)
Types of pavement – Factors affecting design of pavements – wheel loads –EAL and
ESWL Concept- tyre pressure – contact pressure, Material characteristics – Environmental
and other factors.
UNIT- II: Stresses in Flexible Pavements (Contact-hours: 8)
Stresses in flexible pavement – layered systems concept -one, Two, and three layered
systems – Burmister Theory for Pavement Design.

UNIT-III: Stresses in Rigid Pavements (Contact hours: 8)

Stresses in rigid pavements – relative stiffness of slab, modulus of sub-grade reaction,
Westergaard’s stresses due to warping, stresses due to loads, stresses due to friction.

UNIT- IV: Flexible Pavement Design (Contact hours: 8)

Pavement design: Design of flexible pavements as per IRC:37:2018, AASHTO Method of
Flexible Pavement design, IIT-PAVE Software.

UNIT V: Rigid Pavement Design (Contact hours: 8)

IRC method of Rigid pavement design IRC:58:2015 – Importance of Joints in Rigid
Pavements- Types of Joints – Use of Tie Bars and Dowell Bars.

UNIT VI: Highway Maintenance (Contact hours: 8)

Need for Highway Maintenance- Failures in Flexible Pavements-Types and Causes; Rigid
Pavement Failures- Types and causes; Pavement Evaluation- FWD approach for design of
bitumen overlays, BBD method, Overlays as per IRC 81 procedure for Flexible
Pavements.

Learning Resources:

Text Books:
1. Pavement Analysis and Design by Yong H Huang, Second edition 2002.
Reference books:
1. Yoder and Wit Zork, ‘Principles of Pavement Design’, wiley inter science
publication,2nd edition 1975.
2. C. JotinKhinsty and B. Kent Lall, ‘Transportation engineering’, third edition 2009.
Web Resources:

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1. IIT Kharagpur, ‘Introduction to Transportation Engineering’ (Lecture 24 to 40)
URL: http://www.nptelvideos.in/2012/11/introduction-to-transportation.html

Course outcomes: At the end of the course, the student will be able to
CO 1 Understand the types of pavements.
CO 2 Understand the stress analysis in flexible pavements.
CO 3 Understand the stress analysis in rigid pavements.
CO 4 Design the flexible pavements.
CO 5 Understand the maintenance of highways.
CO 6 Design the rigid pavements.

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Urban Transportation and
23CE XX31 PEC 2-1-0 3
Planning

Course Learning Objectives:

1. To understand the urban development and travel characteristics.
2. To understand the concepts of trip generations.
3. To understand the concepts of mode choice analysis.
4. To understand the preparation of plans and its evaluations.
5. To understand the urban development and travel characteristics.
6. To understand the concepts of trip distributions.

Course Content:
UNIT-I: Urban Travel Demand (Contact hours: 8)
Urban Development, transport problems and travel characteristics, Need for planning and
overall planning process, Components of travel demand: Independent variables &Travel
Attributes, Demand function and assumptions in demand estimation, Sequential travel
demand modeling, Study Area: Zoning, cordon lines and screen lines
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Data requirements for demand estimation: Socio-Economic surveys, Land use Surveys,
Traffic and Transport surveys, Study of reports and proposals.

UNIT-II: Trip Generation (Contact hours: 8)

Trip characteristics, Factors influencing trip production and attraction, Trip rates, Zonal
regression models, Category analysis, Personal trip generation models

UNIT-III: Trip Distribution (Contact hours: 5)

Factors influencing trip distribution, Trip Length-Frequency Diagram, Growth Models:
Growth factor methods, Linear Programming method, Opportunity models, Gravity
opportunity model.

UNIT-IV: Mode Choice Analysis (Contact hours: 8)

Factors influencing mode choice, Zonal regression models, Utility maximization, Discrete
Choice Situation, Binary and multinomial logit models, Probability curves, Probit and
nested logic models.

UNIT-V: Traffic Assignment (Contact hours: 8)

Need for assignment, Objectives, Diversion curves, Shortest path algorithms Assignment
techniques: all or nothing assignment technique, capacity restraint assignment technique,
multi path assignment technique, Link flows: sufficiency and deficiency analysis.

UNIT-VI: Plan Preparation and Evaluation (Contact hours: 8)

Types of plans: conceptual plans, master plan etc., Short term planning Vs long term
planning, Corridor identification and evaluation techniques, Role of mass transit in urban
transportation, Alternate systems of different mass transit systems, Multimodal integration
and master plan preparation.

Learning Resources:
Text Books:
1. Dr. L.R. Kadiyali, “Traffic Engineering and Transport Planning”, 6 thedition, Khanna
Publishers, 1999.

Reference books:
1. 1. Thirumurthy A.M., “Environmental Facilities and Urban Development in India – A
System Dynamic Model for Developing Countries, Academic Foundations, 1 st Edition,
India, 1992.

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1. IT Madras, ‘Urban transportation planning’
URL: http://www.nptelvideos.in/2012/11/urban-transportation-planning.html
Course outcomes: At the end of the course, the student will be able to
CO 1 Understand the urban development and travel characteristics.
CO 2 Understand the concepts of trip generations.
CO 3 Understand the concepts of mode choice analysis.
CO 4 Understand the preparation of plans and its evaluations.
CO 5 Understand the urban development and travel characteristics.
CO 6 Understand the concepts of trip distributions.

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RAILWAY, HARBOUR &

PEC 2-1-0 3
23CE XX32 AIRPORT ENGINEERING

Course Learning Objectives:

The student will be able to

1. Illustrate the development of railways in India

2. Design the track and horizontal and vertical curves of railways.
3. Explain track drainage and signalizations.
4. Categorize the concepts of dock and harbor engineering.
5. Demonstrate the concepts of airport engineering.
6. Explain the concepts of tunnels.

Course Content:

UNIT-I: Railway Engineering-I (Contact hours: 5)

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Historical Development of Railways in India, Advantages of Railways, Classification of
Railways, Permanent Way & its components, functions. Track volume and Track capacity.

UNIT-II: Railway Engineering-II (Contact hours: 8)

Rail Joints, Welding of rails and Creep of rails. Track Geometric Design, Gradients,
Horizontal and Vertical curves, super elevation, Negative Super elevation, Coning of
Wheels.

UNIT-III: Railway Engineering-III (Contact hours: 8)

Turnouts: Left Hand Turnout, Track Junctions, Points and crossings, Tracks Drainage,
Railway Stations and Yards, Signaling.

UNIT-IV: Dock and Harbor Engineering (Contact hours: 8)

Layout of Port, Components and Functions, Classification of Ports, Harbor and its
classification, Site selection of ports & harbors, Natural phenomenon - Tides, Wind,
Waves & Currents, Navigational aids.

UNIT-V: Airport Engineering (Contact hours: 8)

Layout of Airports, Aircraft components and functions, Aircraft characteristics, Airport

site selection, Airport obstructions, Wind rose Diagram, Runway design, Taxiway.

UNIT-VI:Tunnels (Contact hours: 8)

Alignment of tunnels – Cross-section of tunnels – Construction methods of Tunnels –

Tunnel lining – Ventilation – Drainage

Learning Resources:

Text Books:

1. B.L. Gupta and Amit Gupta, ‘Roads, Railways. Bridge, Tunnels & Harbor dock
Engineering’, Standard Publishers Distributors.3rd edition 2011.
Reference Books:

1. S.C. Saxena& S Arora, ‘Railway Engineering', Dhanpatrai Publications, 6th

Edition 2010.
2. Srinivasan, ‘Docks & Harbor Engineering’, Charotar Publishing House, 7th
Edition 2012.
3. S.K. Khanna& M.G. Arora& S.S. Jain, ‘Airport Planning & Design’, Nem Chand
& Brothers, 5th Edition 1999.
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1. IIT Roorkee, ‘Transportation Engineering – II’

URL: http://www.nptelvideos.in/2012/11/transportation-engineering-ii.html

Course outcomes: At the end of the course, the student will be able to

CO 1 Understand the development of railways in India

CO 2 Design the track and horizontal and vertical curves of railways

CO 3 Demonstrate the concepts of track drainage and signalizations

CO 4 Analyze the concepts of dock and harbor engineering

CO 5 Discuss about the concepts of airport engineering

CO 6 Predict about the tunnels

Assessment Method:

Course Nature Theory

Assessment Method

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WATERSHED
23CE XX33 PEC 3-0-0 3
MANAGEMENT

Course Learning Objectives:

1. To understand the impact of land use changes on various hydrological cycle

parameters and soil erosion.
2. To understand different watershed behaviour.

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3. Familiarize with rainfall-runoff modelling
4. To be able to interpret runoff data and quantify erosion by using various modelling
methods
5. To study water quality issues, storm water management and drought management
6. To understand land use classification and impact of land use changes on
hydrological cycle parameters.

Course Content:

UNIT-I: Introduction and Basic Concepts (Contact hours: 7)

Concept of watershed, introduction to watershed management, different stakeholders and
their relative importance, watershed management policies and decision making. Cultivated
and non cultivated lands, watershed committees and post project management.

UNIT-II: Sustainable Watershed Approach & Watershed Management Practices

(Contact hours: 8)
Sustainable integrated watershed management, natural resources management, agricultural
practices, integrated farming, Soil erosion and conservation; Watershed Management
Practices in Arid and Semiarid Regions, Case studies, short term and long term strategic
planning.

UNIT-III: Integrated Watershed Management: (Contact hours: 8)

Introduction to integrated approach, Integrated water resources management, conjunctive
use of water resources, rainwater harvesting; roof catchment system.
Watershed Modeling:
Standard modeling approaches and classifications, system concept for watershed
modeling, overall description of different hydrologic processes, modeling of rainfall‐
runoff process, subsurface flows and groundwater flow.

UNIT-IV: Social Aspects of Watershed Management: (Contact hours: 8)

Community participation, Private sector participation, Institutional issues, Socio-economy,
Integrated development, Water legislation and implementations, Case studies.
Use of modern techniques in watershed management:
Applications of Geographical Information System and Remote Sensing in Watershed
Management, Role of Decision Support System in Watershed Management.

UNIT-V: Management of Water Quality: (Contact hours: 7)

Water quality and pollution, types and Sources of pollution, water quality modeling,
environmental guidelines for water quality
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Storm Water and Flood Management:
Storm water management, design of drainage system, reservoir operation, case studies on
flood damage.

UNIT-VI: Drought Management: (Contact hours: 7)

Drought assessment and classification, drought analysis techniques, drought mitigation
planning
Water Conservation and Recycling:
Perspective on recycle and reuse, Waste water reclamation, community based reservoirs,
village tanks, farm ponds, percolation tanks in water conservation

Learning Resources:
Text Book:
1. Murty, J.V.S. “Watershed Management”, 2nd edition 2017 , New Age Intl., New
Delhi .
Reference Books:
1. Purandare, A.P., Jaiswal A.K., ‘Waterhed Development in India’, NIRD,
Hyderabad, 1995
2. Allam, Gamal Ibrahim Y., ‘Decision Support System for Integrated Watershed
Management’,Colorado State University, 1994.
3. Murthy, J.V.S., ‘Watershed Management in India’, Wiley Eastern, New Delhi,
1994 .
4. Vir Singh, Raj , ‘Watershed Planning and Management’, Yash Publishing House,
Bikaner, 2000.
Web Resources:
1. IIT Bombay, July 06 2012, ‘Watershed Management’, URL:
https://nptel.ac.in/courses/105101010/

COURSE OUTCOMES: At the end of the course, student will be able to

Understand the concepts of watershed management and its effect on land, water and
1
ecosystem resources
2 Analyze public policies and practices of watershed planning
3 Assess the impact of watershed planning through case studies
4 Develop control and mitigation techniques for watershed problems
5 Suggest drought control measures, water conservation structures, including design
6 suggest water conservation measures for a watershed

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IRRIGATION AND
23CE XX34 WATERPOWER PEC 2-1-0 3
ENGINEERING

Course Learning Objectives:

1. To take up the basic concepts of irrigation and familiarize with different types of
irrigation techniques.
2. To know the importance, features and uses of diversion and impounding structures.
3. To explore about the importance of rivers, reservoirs and silt control.
4. To learn about basics of irrigation, consumptive use and design a channel through
kennedy’s theory, lacey’s theory.
5. To explore different types of hydro power plants and their suitability.
6. To familiarize with runoff river plant and pumped storage plant.
Course Content:

UNIT-I: Introduction to Irrigation (Contact hours: 7)

Advantages and ill effects of Irrigation, types of Irrigation, methods of application of
Irrigation water, Indian soils, methods of improving soil fertility, preparation of land for
Irrigation.
UNIT-II: Soil-water-plant relationship (Contact hours: 8)
Vertical distribution of soil moisture, soil moisture constants, soil moisture tension,
consumptive use, estimation of consumptive use, Duty and delta, factors affecting duty,
irrigation efficiencies.

UNIT-III: Canal Structures (Contact hours: 7)

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Types of falls and their location, design principles of Sarda type fall, trapezoidal notch fall
and straight glacis fall. Canal regulation works, principles of design of distributary and
head regulators, canal outlets, types of canal modules, proportionality, sensitivity and
flexibility.
UNIT-IV: Canal Design (Contact hours: 8)
Design of a lined canal – Design of best economic channel section – Rectangular and
Trapeziodal channel; Design of unlined canal on Non-alluvial and Alluvial soils –
Kennedy’s regime theory and Lacey’s regime theory.

UNIT-V: Diversion and Impounding Structures (Contact hours: 7)

Weirs – elementary profile of a weir – weirs on pervious foundations, types of impounding
structures, percolation ponds, tanks, sluices and weirs, gravity dams, earth dams, Arch
dams, Spillways, factors affecting location and type of dams, forces on dam, hydraulic
design of dams.

UNIT-VI: Water Power Engineering (Contact hours: 8)

Water power – types of hydro power schemes – runoff river plant, pumped storage plant,
tidal power plants, hydro power potentials of India. Economic considerations of water
power gross and net head – available power; Estimation of hydro-power; Power duration
curve; assessment of water power potential - Load curve; Load factor; Capacity factor;
Utilization factor; Diversity factor; Load duration curve; Firm Power; Secondary power;
Types of Nhydel schemes; Forebay; Intake structures; Penstocks; Surge tank; Tail race;
Turbines; Selection of suitable type of turbine.

Learning Resources:
Text Book:
1. Dr. B.C. Punmia& Dr. Pande B.B. Lal, “Irrigation and water power Engineering”,
Laxmi Publications Pvt. Ltd., New Delhi, 12th ed., Laxmi Publication, 1992.
Reference Books
1. S. K. Garg, “Irrigation Engineering and Hydraulic Structures”, 23rd ed., Khanna
Publishers, Delhi, 2009.
2. Asawa, G.L., “Irrigation Engineering”, New Age International Publishers, 2000
3. Dr. P.N. Modi, “Irrigation, Water Resources & Water Power Engineering”, 7th ed.,
Standard Book House, New Delhi, 2008.
Web Resources:

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1. IIT Kharagpur, December 31 2009, ‘Water Resources Engineering’, URL:
https://nptel.ac.in/courses/105105110/
COURSE OUTCOMES: At the end of the course, student will be able to
An exposure to irrigation engineering and understanding of calculating water
1
requirement for canal design
2 An understanding of reservoir planning and canal structures
3 Design of unlined canal using silt theories.
4 Understand functions of regulating and cross drainage works.
5 Understand the basic terminology of water power engineering
6 To study about power duration curve, load factor and capacity factor

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Assessment Method
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ADVANCED
23CE XX35 PEC 2-1-0 3
HYDRAULICS

Course Learning Objectives:

1. To understand the physical processes of fluid flow analytically and empirically.

2. To classify the types of flows in open channel and to design open channel sections
in a most economical way with minimum wetted perimeter.
3. To study standard and direct step methods of G.V. F profile computation
4. To study about non-uniform flows in open channels and to learn about the
characteristics of hydraulic jump.
5. To understand the waves and surges in unsteady flow situation
6. To impart the knowledge about various hydraulic turbines and pumps
Course Content:

Unit I: Open Channel Flow: (Contact hours: 7)

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Kinds of open channel flow, channel geometry, types and regimes of flow, Velocity
distribution in open channel, wide open channel, specific energy, critical flow and its
computation, Energy in non-prismatic channel, momentum in open channel flow, specific
force.

Unit II: Uniform Flow: (Contact hours: 8)

Qualification of uniform flow, velocity measurement, Manning’s and Chezy’s formula,

determination of roughness coefficients, Determination of normal depth and velocity, most
economical sections, non-erodible channels, Flow in a channel section with composite
roughness, flow in close conduit with open channel flow.

Unit III: Varied Flow: (Contact hours: 8)

Dynamic equations of gradually varied flow, assumptions and characteristics of flow

profiles, classification of flow profile, draw down and back water curves, profile
determination, graphical integration, direct step and standard step method, numerical
methods, flow through transitions, dynamic equation of spatially varied flow, Analysis of
spatially varied flow profile, computation of spatially varied flow using numerical
integration.

Unit IV: Hydraulic Jumps: (Contact hours: 8)

Hydraulic jump, types of jump, basic characteristics of jump, length and location of jump,
jump as energy dissipation, control of jump, surges, surge channel transitions.

Unit V: Flow Through Non-Prismatic Channel Section: (Contact hours: 7)

Sudden transition, sub-critical flow through sudden transition, flow through culverts, flow
through bridge piers, obstructions, channel junction.

Unit VI: Turbines: (Contact hours: 7)

Application of momentum principle, impact of jets on plane and curved plates, turbines,
classification, radial flow turbines, Axial flow turbines, impulse and reaction turbines, draft
tube and cavitations, performance of turbines, centrifugal pump, minimum speed to start
the pump, Multistage pumps, jet and submersible pumps, positive displacement pumps,
reciprocating pump, negative slip, flow separation conditions

Learning Resources:

Text Book:

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1. V.T. Chow: "Open-channel hydraulics." ,2009, McGraw Hill Publications
(1959,1973)
Reference Books:

1. Rajesh Srivastava: "Flow through open channels".Oxford University Press (2008).

2. K. Subramanya: "Flow in open channels". 3rd Edition, 2008, Tata McGraw Hill
(1997)
3. H. Chaudhury: "Open channel flow". Second Edition. Springer (2008)
Web Resources:

1. IISC Bangalore, April 09 2014, ‘Water Resources Systems (Modelling Techniques

and Analysis)’, URL: http://nptel.ac.in/syllabus/105108130/

COURSE OUTCOMES: At the end of the course, student will be able to

1 Understand and be able to use the energy and momentum equations.
Become familiar with open channel cross sections, hydro-static pressure
2
distribution and Manning’s law
3 Determine water surface profiles for gradually varied flow in open channels
4 Flood waves/surges magnitude travelling towards upstream/downstream direction
5 To determine efficiency of centrifugal and submersible pumps
6 To be familiar with different types of turbines and their efficiencies.

Course Nature Theory

Assessment Method
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Course Code Course Name Category L-T-P Credits

23CEXX36 Geo Informatics PEC 3-0-0 3

Course Learning Objectives:

1. Understand the geometry of aerial photographs and use of digital photogrammetry

in solving engineering problems.
2. To study the basic principles of remote sensing, characteristics of the instrument
used for remote sensing
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3. To understand the pre-processing of satellite images for various applications

4. To understand the GIS, background, development and components of GIS

5. To familiarize with vector and raster data analysis and to study the analysis of
various spatial and non-spatial data in GIS

6. Apply Remote Sensing & GIS applications to solve various real-world problems.

Course Content

UNIT – I: INTRODUCTION TO PHOTOGRAMMETRY (Contact hours: 7)

Concept of photogrammetry, Principle and types of aerial photographs, Scales, Map
Projections, Coordinate Systems, Stereoscopy, Relief displacement, Measurements using
photo coordinates and Parallax measurements.

UNIT – II: REMOTE SENSING (Contact hours: 8)

Basic concepts of remote sensing – elements involved in remote sensing, Energy resources,
Electromagnetic spectrum, Energy interactions with Earth surface features and
Atmosphere, Resolutions, Sensors and Satellites, Indian Satellite Program

UNIT – III: IMAGE INTERPRETATION AND ANALYSIS (Contact hours: 7)

Types of Data Products – types of image interpretations – basic elements of image
interpretation - visual interpretation keys – Digital Image Processing – Pre-processing –
image enhancement techniques – multispectral image classification – Supervised
classification and unsupervised classification systems.

UNIT – IV: GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEM (GIS) (Contact hours: 9)

Introduction, GIS, Components of GIS, Fundamental Operations of GIS, A Theoretical
Framework for GIS, Introduction to Global Positioning System (GPS), Indian Regional
navigational Satellite System (IRNSS)
UNIT – V: TYPES OF DATA REPRESENTATION (Contact hours: 7)
Data input and output, Raster GIS, Vector GIS, Spatial data – Layer based GIS, Feature
based GIS mapping.
GIS SPATIAL ANALYSIS: Introduction, geospatial data analysis, integration and
modeling of spatial data, geospatial data analysis methods, database query, geospatial
measurements, overlay operations, network analysis, surface analysis, Geostatistics,
Geovisualization.

UNIT – VI: REMOTE SENSING APPLICATIONS (Contact hours: 7)

Watershed Modelling – flood mapping, drought assessment, resource mapping, Land
use/Land cover classification, Agriculture – mapping, monitoring and damage assessment,
Forest Monitoring and mapping, GIS in Transportation Engineering, Applications in
Environmental engineering.
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Learning Resources:
TEXT BOOK(S):
1. Remote Sensing and GIS by B. Bhatta, Oxford University Press, New Delhi.
2. Remote Sensing and Image Interpretation by Thomas Lillesand, Ralph W.
Kiefer, Jonathan Chipman, John Wiley & Sons Publications.
3. Principals of Geographical Information Systems – Peter A Burragh and Rachael
Mc Donnell, Oxford Publishers.

REFERENCES:
1. Remote sensing and GIS by M.Anji Reddy, B.S.Pubiliications, New Delhi.
2. GIS by Kang – Tsung Chang, TMH Publications & Co.,
3. Remote Sensing and its applications by LRA Narayana University Press 1999.
4. Advanced surveying: Total station GIS and remote sensing – Satheesh Gopi –
Pearson publication.
5. Geographical Information Science, Narayana Panigrahi, University press,New
Delhi
6. Basics of Remote sensing & GIS S.Kumar, Laxmi Publications.

Web Resources:

1. IISC Bangalore, April 09 2014, ‘Remote Sensing’, URL:

https://nptel.ac.in/courses/105108077/

COURSE OUTCOMES: At the end of the course, student will be able to

1 Analyze the principles and components of photogrammetry and remote sensing
2 Describe the process of data acquisition of satellite images and their characteristics
3 Compute an image visually and digitally with digital image processing techniques.
4 Explain the concepts and fundamentals of GIS
5 Develop skills in developing vector and raster datasets.
Compute knowledge of remote sensing and GIS in different civil engineering
6
applications

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Assessment Method
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Course Code Course Name Category L-T-P Credits

Advanced Foundation
PEC 2-1-0 3
23CE XX37 Engineering

Course Learning Objectives:

1. To Analysis and interpretation of soil exploration data.
2. To estimate the soil parameters for design of foundations.
3. To design the shallow foundations.
4. To understand the concept of pile foundations.
5. To understand the concept of retaining walls.
6. To understand the concept of reinforced earth.

Course Content:
UNIT –I: Soil exploration: (Contact hours: 5)
Analysis and interpretation of soil exploration data, estimation of soil parameters for
foundation design.

UNIT –II: Shallow Foundations: (Contact hours: 8)

Methods for bearing capacity estimation, total and differential settlements of footing and
raft, code provisions. Design of individual footings, strip footing, combined footing, rigid
and flexible mat, buoyancy raft, basement raft, underpinning.

UNIT –III: Pile Foundations: (Contact hours: 8)

Estimation load carrying capacity of single and pile group under various loading
conditions. Pile load testing (static, dynamic methods and data interpretation), settlement
of pile foundation, code provisions, design of single pile and pile groups, and pile caps.
Well Foundations: Types, components, construction methods, design methods (Terzaghi,
IS and IRC approaches), check for stability, base pressure, side pressure and deflection.

UNIT –IV: Retaining Walls: (Contact hours: 8)

Types (types of flexible and rigid earth retention systems: counter fort, gravity, diaphragm
walls, sheet pile walls, soldier piles and lagging). Support systems for flexible retaining
walls (struts, anchoring), construction methods, stability calculations, design of flexible
and rigid retaining walls, design of cantilever and anchored sheet pile walls.

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UNIT –V: Soil-Foundation Interaction: (Contact hours: 8)
Idealized soil, foundation and interface behavior. Elastic models of soil behavior; Elastic-
plastic and time dependent behavior of soil. Beams and plates on elastic foundation;
numerical analysis of beams and plates resting on elastic foundation.

UNIT –VI: Reinforced Earth: (Contact hours: 8)

Geotechnical properties of reinforced soil, shallow foundation on soil with reinforcement,
retaining walls with reinforcements, design considerations equations.

Learning Resources:
Textbooks:
1. V.N.S. Murthy, "Advanced Foundation Engineering", 2010, CBS Publishers and
Distributors.

References books:
1. A.P.S. Selvadurai, "Elastic Analysis of Soil-Foundation Interaction", 2013, Elsevier
Scientific Publishing Company.
2. Braja M. Das, "Principles of Foundation Engineering", 7th Edition, 2013, PWS
Publishing Company.
3. Joseph Bowles, "Foundation Analysis and Design", 5th Edition, 2001, McGraw‐ Hill
Book Company.

Web Resources:
1. IIT Kharagpur, ‘Lecture series on Advanced Foundation Engineering’
URL: http://nptel.ac.in/courses/105105039/16

Course outcomes: At the end of the course, the student will be able to
CO 1 Analysis and interpretation of soil exploration data.
CO 2 Estimate the soil parameters for design of foundations.
CO 3 Design the shallow foundations.
CO 4 Understand the concept of pile foundations.
CO 5 Understand the concept of retaining walls.
CO 6 Understand the concept of reinforced earth.

Assessment Method:
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23CE XX38 Ground Improving Techniques PEC 3-0-0 3

Course Learning Objectives:

1. To understand the concepts of grouting and dewatering.
2. To understand the methods of densification.
3. To understand the soil stabilization techniques.
4. To understand the concepts of earth reinforcement.
5. To understand the concepts of geo synthetics.
6. To understand the problems with expensive soils.

Course Content:
UNIT -I: Dewatering and Grouting (Contact hours: 8)
Dewatering: methods of de-watering- sumps and interceptor ditches- single, multi stage
well points - vacuum well points, Horizontal wells-foundation drains-blanket drains-
criteria for selection of fill material around drains –Electro-osmosis.
Grouting: Objectives of grouting- grouts and their properties- grouting methods-
ascending, descending and stage grouting, hydraulic fracturing in soils and rocks- post
grout test.

UNIT-II: In-situ Densification methods (Contact hours: 8)

In – situ densification methods in granular Soils– Vibration at the ground surface, Impact
at the Ground Surface, Vibration at depth, Impact at depth. In – situ densification methods
in Cohesive soils – preloading or dewatering, Vertical drains – Sand Drains, Sand wick,
geodrains – Stone and lime columns – thermal methods.

UNIT-III: Soil Stabilization (Contact hours: 5)

Methods of stabilization-mechanical-cement- lime-bituminous-chemical stabilization with
calcium chloride, sodium silicate and gypsum.

UNIT-IV: Reinforced Earth (Contact hours: 8)

Principles – Components of reinforced earth – factors governing design of reinforced earth
walls – design principles of reinforced earth walls.
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UNIT-V: Geo - synthetics (Contact hours: 8)

Geo-textiles- Types, Functions and applications – geo-grids and geo-membranes –
functions and applications.

UNIT-VI: Foundation on Expansive soils (Contact-hours: 8)

Problems of expansive soils – tests for identification – methods of determination of swell
pressure. Improvement of expansive soils – Foundation techniques in expansive soils –
under reamed piles.

Learning Resources:
Text book:
Purushotham Raj, ‘Ground Improvement Techniques’, 2nd Edition, 2016, Laxmi
Publications, New Delhi.
References books:
1. Hausmann M.R., ‘Engineering Principles of Ground Modification’, 1st Edition,
1990, McGraw-Hill International Edition.
2. Moseley M.P., ‘Ground Improvement’, 2nd Edition, 2004, Blackie Academic and
Professional, Boca Taton, Florida, USA.
3. Xanthakos P.P, Abramson, L.W and Brucwe, ‘Ground Control and Improvement’,
1st Edition, 1994, John Wiley and Sons.
Web Resources:
1. Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore, ‘Group Improvement’
URL: https://nptel.ac.in/courses/105108075/

Course outcomes: At the end of the course, the student will be able to
CO 1 Understand the concepts of grouting and dewatering.
CO 2 Understand the methods of densification.
CO 3 Understand the soil stabilization techniques.
CO 4 Understand the concepts of earth reinforcement.
CO 5 Understand the concepts of geo synthetics.
CO 6 Understand the problems with expensive soils.

Assessment Method:
Course Nature Theory
Assessment Method
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CONSTRUCTION PLANNING
23CE XX39 PEC 3-0-0 3
AND MANAGEMENT

Course Learning Objectives:

1. Learners shall appreciate the scope and challenges of typical construction projects.
2. To make the learners able to draft the notice inviting tender and tender documents for
projects.
3. To plan the project as well as to execute the project as per the initial plan.
4. To control the project cost overrun and time overrun by proper Scheduling and resource
allocation& leveling.
5. To understand the optimization of resources.
6. To understand the Equipment selection and utilization, Equipment Costs, maintenance
cost.

Course Content:

UNIT- I: (Contact hours: 8)

Introduction to Civil Engineering Project Management: General Scope, Useful Terms,
Life Cycle, Phases of Construction, Challenges, Functions, Responsibility of an engineer
etc.

UNIT- II: (Contact hours: 8)

Contractual Relation and Contract Management: Various parties involved, Contracts-
Types, Stages of awarding contract, Disputes and Arbitration.

UNIT -III: (Contact hours: 8)

Network Based Project Management Techniques: Time Management - Work Break
Down Structure, Project Planning, Events, Activities, Scheduling Techniques, Gantt
Charts, AoN, Time-Cost Trade-offs, Illustrations & Exercises.

UNIT -IV: (Contact hours: 5)

Resource Scheduling, Project Monitoring : Resource- Allocation, Leveling, Applying
Improvement Factor.
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Precedence Diagram Method, earned value of money concept, Project Control Process.

UNIT -V: (Contact hours: 8)

Introduction to Construction Technology: Quality in Construction, Safety in
Construction, Earthwork, Form work, Concreting, Drilling and Blasting, Piling, De-
watering, Guest Lecture by Experts.

UNIT- VI: (Contact hours: 8)

Introduction to Construction Equipment: Equipment selection and utilization,
Equipment Costs. State of the art case studies.

Learning Resources:
Text Books:
1. B.C. Punmia&K.K.Khandelwal, ‘Project planning and control with PERT and CPM’,
4th Edition, 2016, Laxmi Publications Pvt Ltd.,
Reference Books:
1. Schexnayder, C. J. and Mayo, R. E., ‘Construction Management Fundamentals’,2nd
Edition, 2008, International Edition, McGraw-Hill.
2. Peurifoy, R. L., Schexnayder, C. J. and Shapira, A., ‘Construction Planning,
Equipment, and Methods’, 8th Edition, 2010, Tata McGraw-Hill, New Delhi. 7th
Edison.
Web Resources:
1. IIT Madras, ‘Project Planning & Control’
URL: https://nptel.ac.in/courses/105103093/

Course outcomes: At the end of the course, the student will be able to

Learners shall appreciate the scope and challenges of typical construction

CO 1
projects.
Make the learners able to draft the notice inviting tender and tender
CO 2
documents for projects.
CO 3 Plan the project as well as to execute the project as per the initial plan.
Control the project cost overrun and time overrun by proper Scheduling and
CO 4
resource allocation& leveling.
CO 5 Understand the optimization of resources.
Understand the Equipment selection and utilization, Equipment Costs,
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Infrastructure Planning
23CE XX40 PEC 3-0-0 3
and Management

Course Learning Objectives:

1. To understand the Basic Concepts Related to Infrastructure.
2. To understand the concepts of organization in the field of Infrastructure.
3. To understand the Private Involvement in Infrastructure.
4. To understand the Successful Infrastructure Planning and Implementation.
5. To understand the Strategies for Successful Infrastructure Project Implementation.
6. To understand the development of infrastructure.

Course Content:

UNIT-I: (Contact hours: 5)

An overview of Basic Concepts Related to Infrastructure:
Introduction to Infrastructure, An Overview of the Power Sector in India, An Overview of
the Water Supply and Sanitation Sector in India. An overview of the Road, Rail, Air and
Port Transportation Sectors in India. An overview of the Telecommunications Sector in
India. An overview of the Urban Infrastructure in India.

UNIT-II: (Contact hours: 8)

Organizations and Players in the field of Infrastructure:An overview of the Rural
Infrastructure in India. An Introduction to Special Economic Zones. The Stages of an
Infrastructure Project Lifecycle. An Overview of Infrastructure Project Finance - I. An
Overview of Infrastructure Project Finance - II.

UNIT III: (Contact hours: 8)

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Private Involvement in Infrastructure:A Historical Overview of Infrastructure
Privatization. The Benefits of Infrastructure Privatization. Problems with Infrastructure
Privatization. Privatization of Infrastructure in India: Case Study of the Tirupur Water
Supply Project. Privatization of Road Transportation Infrastructure in India.

UNIT IV: (Contact hours: 9)

Challenges to Successful Infrastructure Planning and Implementation: Mapping and
Facing the Landscape of Risks in Infrastructure Projects. Economic and Demand Risks:
The Case of the Vadodhara-Halol Expressway. Political Risks - I: The case of the Chand-
Cameroon Pipeline. Political Risks - II: The Dabhol Power Plant Case Study. Socio-
Environmental Risks - I: The Case of Bujagali Dam in Uganda-Environmental Risks - II:
The Case of Conoco's Oil Exploration in America.

UNIT V: (Contact hours: 9)

Strategies for Successful Infrastructure Project Implementation: Risk Management
Framework for Infrastructure Projects.Shaping the Planning Phase of Infrastructure
Projects to mitigate risks. Designing Sustainable Contracts. Introduction to Fair Process
and Negotiation. Negotiating with multiple Stakeholders on Infrastructure Projects.

UNIT VI: (Contact hours: 9)

Development of Infrastructure: Sustainable Development of Infrastructure.
Information Technology and Systems for Successful Infrastructure Management.
Innovative Design and Maintenance of Infrastructure Facilities. Infrastructure Modeling
and Life Cycle Analysis Techniques. Capacity Building and Improving the Governments
Role in Infrastructure Implementation. An Integrated Framework for Successful
Infrastructure Planning and Management - Infrastructure Management Systems and Future
Directions.

Learning Resources:
Text Books:
1. Alvin S. Goodman and MakarandHastak, ‘Infrastructure Planning Handbook:
Planning, Engineering, and Economic’, 1st Edition, 2006, McGraw-Hill Professional
Publications.

References Books
1. Michael Phiri, ‘BIM in Healthcare Infrastructure: Planning, Design and Construction’,
ICE Publishing , 2016.

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2. SandroFabbro, ‘Mega Transport Infrastructure Planning: European Corridors in Local-
Regional Perspective’, 1st Edition, 2015, Springer publications.
3. James V Parkin and Deepak Sharma,’Infrastructure Planning’, 1st Edition, 1999,
Thomas Telford Ltd publications.

Web Resources:
1. IIT Madras, ‘Lecture series on Infrastructure planning and management’
URL: https://nptel.ac.in/courses/105106115/

Course outcomes: At the end of the course, the student will be able to
CO 1 Understand the Basic Concepts Related to Infrastructure.
CO 2 Understand the concepts of organization in the field of Infrastructure.
CO 3 Understand the Private Involvement in Infrastructure.
CO 4 Understand the Successful Infrastructure Planning and Implementation.
Understand the Strategies for Successful Infrastructure Project
CO 5
Implementation.
CO 6 Understand the development of infrastructure.

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Construction Economics
23CE XX41 PEC 2-1-0 3
and Finance

Course Learning Objectives:

1. To understand the concept quantifying alternatives for decision making.
2. To understand the concepts of Time value of money.
3. To understand the comparison of alternatives.
4. To understand the concepts of depreciation, inflation and taxes and cost –
estimating
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5. To understand the concepts of equipment economics
6. To understand the concepts of introduction to financial management

Course Content:
UNIT-I: (Contact hours: 5)
Introduction: Basic Principles - Time value of money, Quantifying alternatives for
decision making, Cash flow diagrams.

UNIT-II: (Contact hours: 8)

Time Value of money: Equivalence- Single payment in the future (P/F, F/P), Present
payment compared to uniform series payments (P/A, A/P), Future payment compared to
uniform series payments (F/A, A/F), Arithmetic gradient, Geometric gradient.

UNIT-III: (Contact hours: 8)

Comparison of Alternatives: Comparison of alternatives: Present, future and annual
worth method of comparing alternatives, Rate of return, Incremental rate of return, Break-
even comparisons, Capitalized cost analysis, Benefit-cost analysis.

UNIT-IV: (Contact hours: 8)

Depreciation, Inflation and Taxes and Cost – Estimating: Depreciation, Inflation,
Taxes; Types of Estimates, Approximate estimates – Unit estimate, Factor estimate, Cost
indexes, Parametric estimate, Life cycle cost.

UNIT V: (Contact hours: 8)

Equipment economics: Equipment costs, Ownership and operating costs, Buy/Rent/Lease
options, Replacement analysis.
UNIT VI: (Contact hours: 8)
Introduction to Financial management: Construction accounting, Chart of Accounts,
Financial statements – Profit and loss, Balance sheets, Financial ratios, Working capital
management.

Learning Resources:
Text Books:
1. Phillip F. Ostwald, ‘Construction Cost Analysis and Estimating’,1st Edition, 2000,
Prentice Hall, Upper Saddle River, New Jersey.

Reference Books:

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1. Peterson, S. J., ‘Construction Accounting and Financial Management’,3rd Edition, 2012,
Pearson Education, New Jersey.
2. Peurifoy, R. L., Schexnayder, C. J. and Shapira, A., ‘Construction Planning, Equipment,
and Methods’, 9thEdition., 2018,Tata McGraw-Hill, New Delhi.

Web Resources:
1. IIT Guwahati, ‘Construction Economics and Finance’
URL: https://nptel.ac.in/courses/105103023/

Course outcomes: At the end of the course, the student will be able to
CO 1 Understand the concept quantifying alternatives for decision making.
CO 2 Understand the concepts of Time value of money.
CO 3 Understand the comparison of alternatives.
Understand the concepts of depreciation, inflation and taxes and cost –
CO 4
estimating
CO 5 Understand the concepts of equipment economics
CO 6 Understand the concepts of introduction to financial management

Assessment Method:
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23CE XX42 REMOTE SENSING PEC 3-0-0 3
AND GIS

Course Learning Objectives:

1. To study the basic principles of remote sensing, characteristics of the instrument

used for remote sensing
2. To understand the basic concepts of microwave remote sensing

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3. To understand the GIS, background, development and components of GIS
4. To familiarize with vector and raster data analysis
5. To study the analysis of various spatial and non-spatial data in GIS
6. To study the different areas of applications of remote sensing and GIS

Course Content:

UNIT I: EMR and Its Interaction with Atmosphere & Earth Material
(Contact hours: 7)
Definition of remote sensing and its components – Electromagnetic spectrum – wavelength
regions important to remote sensing – Wave theory, Particle theory, Stefan-Boltzman and
Wein’s Displacement Law – Atmospheric scattering, absorption – Atmospheric windows
spectral signature concepts – typical spectral reflective characteristics of water, vegetation
and soil.

UNIT II: Platforms and Sensors (Contact hours: 8)

Types of platforms – orbit types, Sun-synchronous and Geosynchronous – Passive and
Active sensors – resolution concept – Pay load description of important Earth Resources
and Meteorological satellites – Airborne and space borne TIR and microwave sensors.

UNIT III: Image Interpretation and Analysis (Contact hours: 7)

Types of Data Products – types of image interpretation – basic elements of image
interpretation - visual interpretation keys – Digital Image Processing – Pre-processing –
image enhancement techniques – multispectral image classification – Supervised and
unsupervised.

UNIT IV: Geographic Information System (Contact hours: 9)

Introduction – Maps – Definitions – Map projections – types of map projections – map
analysis GIS definition – basic components of GIS – standard GIS softwares – Data type –
Spatial and non-spatial (attribute) data – measurement scales – Data Base Management
Systems (DBMS).

UNIT V: Data entry, storage and analysis (Contact hours: 7)

Data models – vector and raster data – data compression – data input by digitization and
scanning attribute data analysis – integrated data analysis – Modeling in GIS Highway
alignment studies – Land Information System.

UNIT-VI: Remote Sensing Applications (Contact hours: 7)

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Watershed management, Rainfall-runoff modeling, Irrigation management, Flood
mapping, Drought assessment, Environmental monitoring, other applications.

Learning Resources:
Text Book:
1. Anji Reddy, M. (2001). Textbook of Remote Sensing and Geographical Information
System. 4th Edition, 2012, BS Publications, Hyderabad.

Reference Books:
1. Lillesand, T.M., Kiefer, R.W. and J.W.Chipman. (2004). Remote Sensing and
Image Interpretation. 7th Edition, 2015, John Willey and Sons (Asia) Pvt. Ltd., New
Delhi. Pp:763.
2. Lo. C.P.andA.K.W.Yeung (2002), Concepts and Techniques of Geographic
Information Systems, 2nd Edition, 2012, Prentice-Hall of India Pvt. Ltd., New Delhi.
3. Peter A.Burrough, Rachael A.McDonnell (2000). “Principles of GIS”, 3rd Edition,
2015, Oxford University Press.
4. Ian Heywood (2000). An Introduction to GIS, 4th Edition, 2012, Pearson Education
Asia
Web Resources:

2. IISC Bangalore, April 09 2014, ‘Remote Sensing’, URL:

https://nptel.ac.in/courses/105108077/

COURSE OUTCOMES: At the end of the course, student will be able to

1 Analyze the principles and components of photogrammetry and remote sensing
2 Describe the process of data acquisition of satellite images and their characteristics
3 Compute an image visually and digitally with digital image processing techniques.
4 Explain the concepts and fundamentals of GIS
5 Develop skills in developing vector and raster datasets.
Compute knowledge of remote sensing and GIS in different civil engineering
6
applications

Course Nature Theory

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23CE XX43 ENVIRONMENTAL PEC 3-0-0 3
GEOTECHNICS

Course Learning Objectives:

1. Concepts and principles of Geo - environmental Engineering.

2. Geotechnical aspects of planning and design of MSW and Hazardous Waste
Landfills
3. Geotechnical aspects of planning and design of slurry ponds - ash ponds and tailing
ponds.
4. Geotechnical aspects of detection and monitoring of subsurface contamination and
control and remediation of contaminated sites.
5. Rehabilitation of waste dumps and geotechnical re-use of waste.

Course Content:
UNIT-I: (Contact hours: 08)
Introduction, Sources & Impact of Contamination and Soil-Waste Interaction, Concepts of
Integrated SWM & Geo-environmental Engineering
UNIT-II: (Contact hours: 07)
Principles and Planning of Landfills, Construction Aspects and Site Selection of Landfills
Liners for Landfills
UNIT-III: (Contact hours: 07)
Landfill Covers, Generation and Control of Leachate, Leachate treatment Gas from
Landfills, Stability of Slopes and Settlement of Landfills
UNIT-IV: (Contact hours: 08)
Monitoring and Detection of Subsurface Contamination, Costs,
UNIT V: (Contact hours: 07)
Rehabilitation of Old Dumps and Contaminated Sites, Geotechnical Re use of wastes
UNIT VI: (Contact hours: 08)
Planning & Design of Slurry Ponds, Incremental Raisings and Failures of Slurry Ponds,
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Environmental Control Measures at Slurry Ponds.
Learning Resources:

1. Raffaello Cossu , Rainer Stegmann , Solid Waste Landfilling Concepts, Process,

Technologies , Elsevier Inc.,2019
2. R. W. Sarsby , Environmental Geotechnics ,2000 ,Thomas Telford ,2000
3. N. Dixon, E. J. Murray, D. R. V. Jones , Geotechnical Engineering of
Landfills Thomas Telford, 1998
4. Raymond Nen Yong, H. R. Thomas, Hywel R. Thomas, Geo-
environmental Engineering, Thomas Telford, 1997
Web Resources:
URL: https://nptel.ac.in/courses/105/101/105101196/

Course outcomes: At the end of the course, the student will be able to:
CO 1 Understand the geo environmental challenges
CO 2 Design the landfills and liners for landfills
Understand the principles of landfills and environmental control measures
CO 3
of landfill wastes
Understand the aspects of detection & monitoring of subsurface
CO 4
contamination and control & remediation of contaminated sites
Understand the aspects of rehabilitation and control of contaminated slurry
CO 5
deposited wastes
Understand various environmental control measures and geo technical reuse
CO 6
of waste
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SUSTAINABLE BUILDING PEC 3-0-0 3
23CE XX44
MATERIALS
Course Learning Objectives:

1. Concepts of sustainability in the context of building and conventional engineered

building materials.
2. Low impact materials: minimize impact on natural environment through recycled
Concept of recycling
3. To make the students realize the role of sustainable construction practices.

Course Content:

UNIT-I (Contact hours: 6)

Introduction, Embodied energy, Operational energy in Building and Life cycle energy.
Ecological Foot Print.
UNIT- II (Contact hours: 7)
Role of Materials: CO2 emissions – Cement, Alternative cements and cementitious
materials, Alternative fuels for cements. Sustainability issues for concrete, Role of quality,
minimization of natural resource utilization,
UNIT – III (Contact hours:6 )
Recycled aggregate, Energy for grinding crushing of cement & aggregate, Reduction in
Operational energy, Role of materials and thermal conductivity, Comparative energy
performance Indoor air quality
UNIT-IV (Contact hours:7 )
Paints, Adhesive and sealants for use in building, Volatile organic content (VOC)
emission issues and indoor air quality for Sustainability and Health hazard, Operational
energy reduction and net zero building.
UNIT-V (Contact hours:8 )
Radiation budget, Surface water balance, Effects of trees and microclimatic modification
through greening, Use of renewable energy in buildings, basic concepts and efficiency.
UNIT-VI (Contact hours:7 )
Energy Conservation in Buildings – Codes, Methodology, Green Building Design
Strategies – Process – Rating Systems

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1. Whole Building Life Cycle Assessment: Reference Building Structure and
Strategies, Frances Yang , American Society of Civil Engineers , 2018
2. Eco-efficient Construction and Building Materials , Fernando Pacheco- Torgal,
Woodhead Publishing , 2013
3. Sustainable Construction Materials, Ravindra K et al, Woodhead Publishing, 2016

Web Resources:

URL: https://nptel.ac.in/courses/105/102/105102195/

Course outcomes: At the end of the course, the student will be able to:

CO 1 Understand the sustainability of buildings and engineered building materials

Understand the sustainability of lower carbon cements and concrete with
CO 2
alternative material sustainability
Understand the Recycled aggregate minimizing consumption of natural
CO 3
resources including water and superior bricks kilns
Understand VOC and Optimization for design of building for energy
CO 4
efficiency
CO 5 Understand the concepts of BIPV and other renewable energy in buildings
CO 6 Understand the concepts of ECBC, LEED, GRIHA etc

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23CE XX45 Functional Efficiency of Buildings PEC 3-0-0 3

Course Learning Objectives:

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1) To expose the students to the concepts functional design of building for thermal aspects
and energy efficiency; especially in tropical climates i.e. in Indian context.
2) To make the student capable of performing fenestration design for natural ventilation
and day lighting & design of space for external and internal noise control.

Course Content:
UNIT-I: (Contact hours: 07)
Environmental Factors: Tropical environments and site environments, Human response to
environments - Thermal, Noise, Visual; Comfort indices.
UNIT-II: (Contact hours: 08 )
Thermal environment for Buildings: Heat exchange of building with environment; Effect
of solar radiation; Thermal properties of material and sections and their influence. Steady
and periodic heat transfer in buildings
UNIT-III: (Contact hours: 07)
Design for energy efficiency: Selection of envelope elements - Orientations, shape, Glasses
and shading devices.
UNIT-IV: (Contact hours: 08)
Natural ventilation: Purpose of ventilation, Mechanisms, Fenestration Design for natural
ventilation.
UNIT V: (Contact hours: 07)
Noise and Buildings: Basic acoustics and noise, Planning, Sound in free field, protection
against external noise. Internal noise sources and protection against air borne & structure
borne noise.
UNIT VI: (Contact hours: 08)
Day lighting: Lighting principles and fundamentals, daylight prediction and Design of
fenestration

Learning Resources:

1. Koenigsberger, O.H., Ingersoll, T.G., Mayhew, A., Szokolay,S.V., “Climatic

Design - Manual of Tropical Housing and Building”, Orient Longman Private Ltd.
Chennai, India, 2006.
2. Croome, J.D. & Roberts, B.M.,"Air-Conditioning And Ventilation Of Buildings
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3. Foreman, J.E.K.,"Sound Analysis And Noise Control". Van Nostrand Reinhold.
1990.
4. Z. Maekawa, Jens H. Rindel, P. Lord , Environmental and Architectural Acoustics,
CRC Press, 2011

Web Resources:

URL: https://nptel.ac.in/courses/105/102/105102175/

Course outcomes: At the end of the course, the student will be able to

Understand the concepts of Environmental Factors, Human response to thermal

CO 1
Environment
CO 2 Understand the Response of building to thermal environment
CO 3 Understand Heat flow computations and Transmission matrix
CO 4 Understand about Structural control and design for energy efficiency
CO 5 Understand about acoustics and noise, internal noise sources
CO 6 Understand about Lighting principles and fundamentals

Assessment Method:

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Decision Making methods
23CE XX46 PEC 2-1-0 3
in Civil Engineering

Course Learning Objectives:

1. To introduce the student to the concept of Mathematical approaches for managing

and operating various systems related civil engineering projects
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2. To understand the optimization of project scheduling
3. To learn the models to optimize and control Inventory.
4. To improve ability to make decisions and conduct analysis in support of others'
decision making in the face of uncertainty, complexity, and multiple competing
objectives.

Course Content:
UNIT-I: (Contact hours: 8)
System Approach: Definition, classification, and characteristics of systems - Philosophy
of modelling – Goals and Objectives – Basics of system analysis concept – steps in systems
engineering.

UNIT-II: (Contact hours: 9)

Linear Programming: Basic Linear Programming Problems and Applications; Various
Components of LP Problem Formulation, Simultaneous Equations and Graphical Method;
Definitions: Feasible Solution, Basic and non-basic Variables, Basic Feasible Solution,

UNIT-III: (Contact hours: 9)

Network Analysis: Activity, Event, Network links. Critical Path Method (CPM), Program
Evaluation and Review Technique (PERT), Methodology in CPM/PERT Technique,
Shortest Path: Floyd Algorithm; Maximal Flow Problem (Ford-Fulkerson); PERT-CPM
(Cost Analysis, Crashing, Resource Allocation excluded). Analysis of network as LPP.

UNIT-IV: (Contact hours: 9)

Inventory Control (IC): Definitions, Reasons and meaning of Keeping Inventories.
Objectives and benefits of IC; Techniques of IC; Introduction to EOQ Models of
Deterministic and Probabilistic inventory; Safety Stock; Buffer Stock.

UNIT V: (Contact hours: 9)

Multiple Criteria Decision-Making methods: Basic Concepts of Decision Making,
Problem Structuring, MCDM Categories. MCDM methods – TOPSIS, PROMETHEE
Method, ELECTRE Method.

UNITVI: (Contact hours: 9)

Analytical Hierarchy Problem and Analytical Network Problem: Basics and Principles
of AHP & ANP, Design Hierarchy and Make Judgments, Methods to Calculate Relative
Weights, Calculating Total Weights, Measuring Inconsistency, Introduction to "Expert
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Text Books:
1. Taha, H.A., “Operations Research”, McMillan Publication Co., New York, 1995.
2. Vedula, S., and Majumdar, P.P. Water Resources Systems – Modeling Techniques
and Analysis Tata McGraw Hill, New Delhi, Fifth reprint, 2010.
Reference Books:
1. Gupta, P.K., and Man Mohan, “Problems in Operations Research”, (Methods and
Solutions), Sultan Chand and Sons, New Delhi, 1995.
2. Chaturvedi, M.C., “Water Resources Systems Planning and Management”, Tata
McGraw Hill, New Delhi, 1997.
3. Hiller, F.S., and Liebermann, G.J., “Operations Research”, CBS Publications and
Distributions, New Delhi, 1992.
Web Resources:
1. IISc Bangalore, ‘Lecture Series on Water Resources Systems Planning and
Management’.
URL: https://nptel.ac.in/courses/105/108/105108081/
2. IISc Bangalore, ‘Lecture Series on Water Resources Systems: Modeling
Techniques and Analysis’.
URL: https://nptel.ac.in/courses/105/108/105108130/
3. IIT Roorkee, ‘Lecture series on Operations Research’.
URL: https://nptel.ac.in/courses/111/107/111107128/
4. IIT Madras, ‘Lecture series on Introduction to Operations Research’.
URL: https://nptel.ac.in/courses/110/106/110106062/
5. IIT Madras, ‘Lecture series on Advanced Operations Research’
URL: https://nptel.ac.in/courses/112/106/112106131/
6. IIT Roorkee, ‘Lecture series on MCDM Techniques using R’
URL: https://nptel.ac.in/courses/110/107/110107115/

Course outcomes:

CO 1 Optimize and control inventory efficiently

CO 2 Manage water resource systems effectively
CO 3 Optimize the project schedule
CO 4 Select the project wisely for executions.
CO 5 Make decisions and conduct analysis of complex situations

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CONSTRUCTION SAFETY
23CE XX47 PEC 3-0-0 3
MANAGEMENT

Course Learning Objectives:

1. To learn and understand the importance of safety in construction projects.
2. To learn the ways of effective safety management system and ensure safe
construction workplace and projects
3. To understand the advantage of following safety policies and educate the workers.
Course Content:

UNIT -1: Introduction to Safety Management – Safety in Indian Construction Sites,

Industrial Safety, Health Management, Environment Management, IS Safety Codes

UNIT – 2: Protective Clothing & Safety Equipment – requirement and equipments, Need
for Safety training & Courses – Employees

UNIT – 3 : Physical Injury hazards – scaffolding, formwork Structural framework, roof

work, cranes & heavy lifting, transport & mobile plants, highways, tunneling , sewers &
confined spaces , demolition & contaminated sites, work over water.

UNIT – 4 : Health Hazards – Chemical, physical & biological hazards , Site arrangements
for health safety & welfare – first-aid facilities and first-aiders , Reporting injuries and
investigation of accidents, Legislation – Health & safety policy statements.

UNIT – 5: Safety organization, safety management contracting & sub-contracting – Pre-

contract activities, survey & investigation, Design & specification for safe construction –
management and costs of safety, Safety groups & schemes

UNIT – 6: Risk, reliability - information on safety – posters, publications, films and

videos, Case studies

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Learning Resources:
1. Kwaku.A., Tena, Jose, M. Guevara, Fundamentals of Construction Management
and Organisation,Reston Publishing Co., Inc., 1985
2. John V. Grimaldi , Safety Management , Richard D Irwin ,1994
3. Construction Project Management , Kumar Neeraj Jha , Pearson Publications,2011
4. Occupational Safety & Health Administration [OSHA] – guidelines – electrical
hazards ,crane safety, scaffold use, concrete & masonry construction , material
handling ..,http://www.osha.gov/pls/publications/publication.html

Course outcomes: At the end of the course, the student will be able to:

To identify any underlying causes and implications for the design and
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operation of the safety and health management system

CO 2 To understand the requirements of safety and health legislation

To understand the safe working procedures for specialized or heavy works

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at site

To realize the need for the organization to develop an understanding of risks

CO 4
and risk control

To connect the quality, the work place environment, safety and health of
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employees

Assessment Method:
Course Nature Theory

Assessment Method

Monthly End Semester

Assessment Tool Weekly tests Total
tests Test

Weightage (%) 10% 30% 60% 100%

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23CE XX48 Disaster management PEC 3-0-0 3

Course Learning Objectives:

1. Learners will be able to understand the basic concept of disaster(s) and disaster
management, their significance and types.
2. Learners will develop the analytical skills to study relationship between
vulnerability, disasters, disaster prevention and risk reduction
3. Learners will gain a preliminary understanding of approaches to Disaster Risk
Reduction (DRR)Learners will be empowered with the awareness of institutional
processes in the country for Disaster Management

Course Content

UNIT – I: Introduction to Disaster Mitigation and Management(Contact hours: 6)

Disaster Management – Concepts; Disaster Management Cycle; Types of hazards -

Natural disasters such as earthquake, floods, drought, volcanoes, tsunami, cyclones, forest
fires, hazards along the coasts and landslides; Manmade disasters such as chemical and
industrial hazards, nuclear hazards, fire hazards etc.; Climate Change

UNIT – II: Disaster Management in India (Contact hours: 8)

Hazard and vulnerability profile of India, Evolution of Disaster Management in India;

National Disaster Management Act, 2005; National Policy on Disaster Management 2009;
National Plan on Disaster Management 2016; Organization structure for disaster
management in India;
Stakeholders in Disaster Management: Central Government, NIDM, NDMA, State
Government, Disaster Administration, Armed Forces, Para-Military forces, Fire Services;

UNIT – III: Hazard Analysis (Contact hours: 8)

Seismic Hazard Analysis, Flood Hazard Analysis, Cyclone Hazard Analysis, Landslide
Hazard Analysis, Early warning systems, Multi- Hazard Analysis, Vulnerability
Assessments, Disaster Risk Reduction Strategies

UNIT – IV: Socio Economic Aspects of Disaster Management (Contact hours: 6)

Problems of women and children during disasters, Principles of psychological care, Issues
and recovery during emergency, Equity issues in disasters, Issues of rehabilitation and
resettlement among disaster survivors
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UNIT – V: Disaster Risk Reduction (Contact hours: 8)

Disaster Risk Reduction Strategies, Preparedness Plans, Early Warning Systems, Capacity
Building Rehabilitation measures and long-term reconstruction, Master Planning for the
Future

UNIT – VI: Case Studies (Contact hours: 6)

Bhopal Tragedy; Bhuj Earthquake; Indonesia Tsunami; Cyclone Phallin 2013; Kedarnath
Floods; Kerala Disaster 2018;

Learning Resources:
TEXT BOOK(S):
1. H.K.Guptha, “Disaster management”, 2nd Edition, University Press,
2001.
2. Coppola D P, 2007. Introduction to International Disaster Management,
Elsevier Science (B/H), London

REFERENCES:
1. Gupta, M.C., “Manuals on Natural Disaster management in India”,National Centre
for Disaster Management, IIPA, New Delhi, 2002
2. Disaster Management Guidelines. GOI-UNDP Disaster Risk Reduction Programme
(2009-2012).
3. National Disaster Management Policy, 2009, GoI

Web Resources:

1. SWAYAM Portal, ‘Disaster Management’, URL:

https://onlinecourses.swayam2.ac.in/cec19_hs20/preview

COURSE OUTCOMES: At the end of the course, student will be able to

1 Understand basic concept of disaster management and significance

Develop the analytical skills to study relationship between vulnerability, disasters,

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disaster prevention and risk reduction

3 Understand the approaches to Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR)

4 Understand the institutional processes in the country for Disaster Management

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Course Nature Theory

Assessment Method

Assessment Weekly Monthly tests End Semester Total

Tool tests/Assignments Test
(In Semester)
(In Semester)

Weightage (%) 10% 30% 60% 100%

Course Code Course Name Category L-T-P Credits

23CE XX49 Plumbing & Building PEC 3-0-0 3
Services

Course Learning Objectives:

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

1. Understand the plumbing systems in a building and Building energy

2. Know the principles of sanitation systems provided in a building
3. Understand the sanitary water treatment and disposal methods of from a building
4. Know the storm water drainage systems and Rain water harvesting method
5. Understand the electrical wiring systems and their installations
6. Know how the electricity is transmitting and distributing in a building

Course Content

Unit -1: Introduction - Water supply & Building Energy

Sources of water supply, Plumbing system types for various buildings. Quality of potable
water.Calculation of water requirements for various building types based on Indian
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Significance, Scope, Building Energy Sources-Conventional – Hydro, Fossil
Fuels,Nuclear, etc.& Non-Conventional - Bio-Gas, Photo Voltaic, Wind, Wave Energy,
etc.BuildingEnergyScenario

Unit-2: Sanitation: Sanitary pipes, fittings and fixtures- Layout and design

Principles of sanitation, Study of Indian standards and plumbing by-laws (NBC).

Introduction to various sanitary pipes, joints, fittings and fixtures, their function, placement
and constructional details.

Study of internal & external drainage system of various buildings including small
residences, apartments, public buildings etc. Single stack system, one pipe and two pipe
systems, Gradients used in laying drains and sewers, Self-cleaning and non-scoring
velocities for drain pipes

Unit-3: Sanitation: Waste water treatment and disposal methods

Study of Traps, Inspection chambers, Manholes, Septic tanks, Soak pits, and Public sewage
line. Study of Disposal systems for domestic effluent from fitting to sewer line.Study of
low cost sanitary systems (sulabh complexes) and other CBRI details.Waste water –
Sewage disposal, primary treatment, secondary treatment and tertiary treatment.Modern
types of Sewage Treatment Plants.

Unit-4: Storm water drainage & Rain water harvesting

Principles of storm water drainage. Types of drain pipes.Storm water gutter / Storage
sumps.Study of storm water disposal at site and settlement level.Rain water harvesting
system.Recycling of water.

Unit-5: Electrical Wiring and Installations

Types of wiring systems, Methods of Wiring, Joint and Loop-In.

Types of electrical Wires and their choice in planning electrical wiring in Building Switch
boards, Distribution boards, Sockets, junction boxes, control equipment, and other fittings
and fixtures. Protection against overload, short circuit, earth faults, lightening Conductors
and other safety measures.

Unit-6: Electrical Transmission & Distribution

Transmission of electricity - Transmission Voltages, Power Factor and Power

Loses.Electrical Distribution Systems- Demand, Tariff Legislation and Code of
practice.Rules- National Electrical Code. Single Phase and Three Phase Supply
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Electrical Sub-Station – Transformer, Metering & Monitoring, HT & LT Panels, Switch
Gears, Power Backup & Emergency Supply

Reference Books:

1. B.C. Punmia, “Waste Water Engineering”, Laxmi Publications. 2009

2. S.J. Arceivala, “Waste Water Treatment for Pollution Control”, Tata McGraw Hills
Publication. 2008
3. “Uniform Illustrated Plumbing Code – India (UIPC-I)”, Indian Plumbing
Association 2014
4. Charanjeet S. Shah; Water Supply and Sanitation; Galgotia Publication 2015
5. H.S. Bhatia; Environmental Services (Plumbing); Galgotia Publication
6. S.L. Uppal- G.C. Garg; Electrical Wiring Estimation and Costing; Khanna
Publication 2010 – Sixth Edition
7. Fred Hall &RagerGreeno; Building Services Handbook; Butterworth-Heinmann
2011 – Sixth Edition
8. Raina K.B. & Bhattacharya S.K.; Electrical Design, Estimation and Costing; New
Age International Publishers, New Delhi 2007
9. B. Mazumdaar; Textbook of Energy Technology; APH Publishing Corporation
2005
Course Outcomes :

After successful completion of the course, the learners would be able to

1 Understand the plumbing systems in a building and Building energy

2 Know the principles of sanitation systems provided in a building

3 Understand the sanitary water treatment and disposal methods from a building

4 Know the storm water drainage systems and Rain water harvesting method

5 Understand the electrical wiring systems and their installations

6 Know how the electricity is transmitting and distributing in a building

Course Nature Theory

Assessment Method

Assessment Test Weekly Tests Monthly End Semester Test Total

Tests

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Weightage (%) 10% 30% 60% 100%

Course Course
Course name L-T-P Credits
code Category

23CSXX61 Data Science for Civil OEC 3-0-0 3

Engineering with Python

Unit – I : Python Basics for Data Science

Introduction to Python, Types, Expressions & Variables, String Operations, Lists &
Tuples, Sets, Dictionaries, Conditions & Branching, Loops, Functions.

Unit – II: Working with Data in Python

Objects &Classes,File Operations, Regular Expressions, Pandas, NumPys, Web Scraping,

exploratory data analysis.

Unit – III: Data Processing

Importing DataSets; Cleaning & Preparing Data – Handling Missing Values,
Data Formatting, Binning;Summarizing the Data Frame – Descriptive
Statistics, Grouping, ANOVA, Correlation

Unit – IV: Data Analysis

Model Development : Simple & Multiple Linear Regression, Model Evaluation

using Visualization, Polynomial Regression; Model Evaluation – Overfitting,
Underfitting, Model Selection,Probability distributions,Marginal probability,
joint probability and conditional probability

Unit – V: Data Visualization

Introduction to Visualization Tools – Matplotlib, Line Plots, Area Plots,
Histograms, Bar Charts, Pie Charts, Box Plots, Scatter Plots, Bubble
Plots;Seaborn and Regression Plots; Creating Maps & Visualizing Geospatial
Data – Folium, Maps with Markers, Choropleth Maps.

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Unit – VI: Machine Learning using Python
Introduction to Machine Learning – Supervised vs Unsupervised Learning,
Python Libraries for Machine Learning; Regression; Classification;
Unsupervised Learning;

Learning resources:

Text Book:
1. Jake VanderPlas, Python Data Science Handbook - Essential Tools for
Working with Data, o'reilly publications.

Online Course Reference:

https://www.edx.org/professional-certificate/python-data-science

Course Code Course Name Category L-T-P Credits

GROUND WATER
23CE XX50 OEC 3-0-0 3
HYDROLOGY

Course Learning Objectives:

1. To understand the sources of ground water, aquifers, water occurrence in different

types of rocks
2. To understand the ground water potential theory and movement of ground water
through Theis’s method and Jacob’s method
3. To study about open well and tube well.
4. To study the evaluation of aquifer parameters through pumping test, recuperation
test and methods of ground water investigation
5. To study the ground water contamination and recharge methods
6. To familiarize with ground water investigations

Course Content:

UNIT-I: Introduction (Contact hours: 8)

Ground water utilization & historical background, ground water in hydrologic cycle,
ground water budget, and ground water level fluctuations & environmental influence,
literature/ data/ internet resources. Origin & age of ground water, rock properties affecting
groundwater, groundwater column, zones of aeration & saturation, aquifers and their
characteristics/classification, groundwater basins & springs, Darcy’s Law, permeability &

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its determination, Dupuit assumptions, heterogeneity &anisotropy, Ground water flow
rates & flow directions, general flow equations through porous media

UNIT-II: Advanced Well Hydraulics (Contact hours: 7)

steady/ unsteady, uniform/ radial flow to a well in a confined/ unconfined /leaky aquifer,
well flow near aquifer boundaries/ for special conditions, partially penetrating/horizontal
wells & multiple well systems, well completion/ development/ protection/ rehabilitation/
testing for yield

UNIT-III: Pollution and Quality Analysis of Ground Water (Contact hours: 7)

Municipal/industrial /agricultural /miscellaneous sources & causes of pollution,
attenuation/ underground distribution / potential evaluation of pollution, physical /chemical
/biological analysis of ground water quality, criteria & measures of ground water quality,
ground water salinity & samples, graphical representations of ground water quality

UNIT-IV: Surface/ Sub-Surface Investigation Of Ground Water(Contact hours: 8)

Geological /geophysical exploration/ remote sensing / electric resistivity /seismic
refraction based methods for surface investigation of ground water, test drilling & ground
water level measurement, sub-surface ground water investigation through geophysical /
resistivity /spontaneous potential /radiation / temperature / caliper / fluid conductivity /
fluid velocity /miscellaneous logging. Concept& methods of artificial ground water
recharge, recharge mounds & induced recharge, wastewater recharge for reuse, water
spreading.

UNIT-V: Saline Water Intrusion in Aquifers (Contact hours: 7)

Ghyben-Herzberg relation between fresh & saline waters, shape & structure of the fresh &
saline water interface, upcoming of saline water, fresh-saline water relations on oceanic
islands, seawater intrusion in Karst terrains, saline water intrusion control.

UNIT-VI: Groundwater Recharge Techniques (Contact hours: 8)

Direct methods: Percolation tank, flooding, stream augmentation, ditch and furrow system,
contour bund and subsurface method of recharge. Indirect methods: induced recharge and
aquifer modification method. Methods and techniques of ground water recharge in urban
and rural areas.

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Text Book:
1. D. K. Todd and L. F. Mays, "Groundwater Hydrology", 3rd edition 2011 ,John
Wiley and sons.
Reference Books:
1. Raghunath H.M., ‘Ground Water’ – Wiley Eastern Publications
2. K. R. Karanth, "Hydrogeology", 1st edition 2017 TataMcGraw Hill Publishing
Company.
3. Bower H,’Ground Water Hydrology’,1st edition 2017 McGraw Hill,
Web Resources:
1. IIT Kharagpur, June 11 2015, ‘Ground Water Hydrology’, URL:
https://nptel.ac.in/courses/105105042/
COURSE OUTCOMES: At the end of the course, student will be able to
1 Understand the nature of groundwater and its role in water cycle
2 Understand Darcy’s law and the ground water flow equation.
Use suitable data to calculate the exploitable storage, specific yield and specific
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retention of an aquifer.
4 Capable of interpreting groundwater field data and identify contamination.
5 Allot ground water usage according to sustainable yield.
6 Learn modelling of ground water and its management

Course Nature Theory

Assessment Method
Assessment Weekly Monthly tests End Semester Total
Tool tests/Assignments (In Semester) Test
(In Semester)
Weightage (%) 10% 30% 60% 100%
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Course Code Course Name Category L-T-P Credits

23CE XX51 WATER RESOURCES OEC 3-0-0 3
SYSTEMS
Course Learning Objectives:

1. To provide in depth coverage of tools of analysis, namely optimization and

simulation.
2. To forecast and predict problems in hydrology.
3. To formulate and solve flood routing models for linear hydrologic systems
4. Develop rainfall-runoff models using simulation techniques
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5. To provide the theoretical framework for analysis based on economics of water and
the design of water systems
6. To familiarize with multipurpose reservoir operations.
Course Content:

Unit I: Introduction and Optimization (Contact hours: 7)

Definitions and types of systems, Optimization: Functions of a single variable,

Optimization: Functions of multiple variables, constrained optimization and introduction
to linear programming, CPM and PERT Techniques.

Unit II: Linear Programming (Contact hours: 7)

Graphical method, Linear Programming: Simplex method, Linear Programming: Multiple

solutions, Linear Programming: Unbounded and infeasible problems, Linear
Programming: Dual problem

Unit III: Dynamic Programming (Contact hours: 8)

Introduction to Dynamic Programming, Dynamic Programming: Water allocation problem

and reservoir operation problem and Capacity expansion and shortest route problems

Unit IV: Reservoir Simulation and Modelling (Contact hours: 8)

Simulation: Introduction to Multi-objective planning, Multi-objective planning, Reservoir

sizing, Reservoir capacity using Linear Programming, reservoir operations, multi reservoir
systems, Stationary policy using Dynamic Programming and Hydropower generation

Unit V: Basic Probability theory (Contact hours: 8)

Basic probability theory, Chance constrained Linear Programming for reservoir operation
and design and Stochastic Dynamic Programming for reservoir operation.

Unit VI: Reservoir operation (Contact hours: 7)

Fuzzy optimization for water quality control and reservoir operation, Conjunctive use of
ground and surface water, Hydropower optimization, Crop yield optimization, Multi-basin
and multi-reservoir systems.

Learning Resources:
Text Book:

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1. Vedula,S. and Mujumdar,P.P.(2005) ‘Water Resources Systems : Modelling
Techniques and Analysis’, 1st Edition, 2005,Tata McGraw Hill, New Delhi.
Reference Books:

1. Loucks, D.P. and Ellco Van Beek (2005) ‘Water Resources Systems Planning and
Management :An Introduction to Methods, Models and Applications.’, 1st Edition,
2017, UNESCO, Netherlands.
2. Mays L.W and Tung Y-K,(1992) ‘Hydrosystems Engineering and Management’, 1st
Edition,2002, McGraw Hill, USA
3. Simonovic,S.P.(2009) ‘Managing Water Resources : Methods and Tools for a Systems
Approach’, 1st Edition, 2008, UNESCO Publishing, France
Web Resources:

1. IISC Bangalore, April 09 2014, ‘Water Resources Systems (Modelling Techniques

and Analysis)’, URL: http://nptel.ac.in/syllabus/105108130/
COURSE OUTCOMES: At the end of the course, student will be able to
1 Understand the fundamentals of economic theory as applied to water resources
2 Be familiar with optimization and simulation modeling
3 design and solve optimization models of water systems
4 conduct model-based analysis of integrated water resources systems
Understand current issues of importance in water resources management, including
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water scarcity, ecohydrology and climate change.
6 Develop optimal reservoir operation system

Course Nature Theory

Assessment Method
Assessment Weekly Monthly tests End Semester Total
Tool tests/Assignments (In Semester) Test
(In Semester)
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Course Code Course Name Category L-T-P Credits

Environmental Management
23CE XX52 OEC 3-0-0 3
and Impact Assessment

Course objectives:

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1 To provide a basic understanding of the EIA process as it is used for research,
planning, project or program evaluation, monitoring, and regulatory enforcement.
2 To compare and contrast different EIA methodologies
3 To summarize environmental impact assessment of human activities in soil,
surfacewater, air and biological environment.
4 To explain various types of environmental audit, acts and rules.
5 To record environmental Impact assessment statement for various Industries
6. To introduce students to the legal, economic, social, administrative and technical
process preparing and/or evaluating environmental impact documents.

Course Content:

UNIT I: Basic concept of EIA (Contact hours: 7)

Definition, Initial environmental Examination, Elements of EIA, - factors affecting E-I-A
Impact evaluation and analysis, preparation of Environmental Base map, Classification of
environmental parameters.

UNIT II: E I A Methodologies (Contact hours: 7)

Introduction, Criteria for the selection of EIA Methodology, E I A methods, Ad-hoc
methods, matrix methods, Network method, Environmental Media Quality Index method,
overlay methods, cost/benefit Analysis.

UNIT III: E I A in soil, surface water, Air and Biological environment

(Contact hours: 7)
Introduction and Methodology for the assessment of soil and ground water, Procurement
of relevant soil quality, Impact prediction, Assessment of Impact significance,
Identification and incorporation of mitigation measures
Methodology for the assessment of Impacts on surface water environment, Air pollution
sources, generalized approach for assessment of Air pollution Impact.
Assessment of Impact of development Activities on Vegetation and wildlife,
environmental Impact of Deforestation – Causes and effects of deforestation.

UNIT – IV: Environmental Audit & Environmental legislation (Contact hours: 8)

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Objectives of Environmental Audit, Types of environmental Audit, Audit protocol, stages
of Environmental Audit, onsite activities, evaluation of Audit data and preparation of Audit
report.

UNIT-V: Environmental Acts and Rules (Contact hours: 8)

The Environmental Protection Act, The water Act, The Air (Prevention & Control of
pollution Act.), Wild life Act, Water CessAct,The Public Liability Insurance Act
,Environmental Protection Rules, The Hazardous Wastes (Management and Handling)
Rules, EIA Notification, Public Interest Litigations.

UNIT-VI Case Studies (Contact hours: 8)

Case studies and preparation of Environmental Impact assessment statement for various
Industries.

Learning Resources:
Text Book:
1. Y. Anjaneyulu, ‘Environmental Impact Assessment Methodologies’, 2ndEdition, 2010,
B.S. Publication, Sultan Bazar, KAKINADA.
Reference books:
1. Suresh K. Dhaneja by ‘Environmental Science and Engineering’– 2013, S.K., Katania&
Sons Publication., New Delhi.
2. Dr H.S. Bhatia ‘Environmental Pollution and Control’–2nd Edition, 2018, Galgotia
Publication (P) Ltd, Delhi
3. J. Glynn and Gary W. Hein Ke , ‘Environmental Science and Engineering’, by– 2nd
Edition, 1996, Prentice Hall Publishers

Web resources :
1. IIT Kharagpur, jan 10 2010,’Environmental Impact Assessment’
http://nptel.ac.in/syllabus/syllabus.php?subjectId=105103024

COURSE OUTCOMES: At the end of the course, the student will be able to
Acquire a better understanding of social impact of development on environment
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CO 2 Experience environmental planning and auditing activities

Summarize environmental impact assessment of human activities in soil,

CO 3
surface water, air and biological environment.
CO 4 Explain various types of environmental audit, acts and rules.

CO 5 Record environmental impact assessment statement for various industries

CO 6 Participate in interdisciplinary environmental report preparation teams

Course Nature Theory

Assessment Method
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Tool
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Modern Construction
23CE XX53 OEC 3-0-0 3
Materials

Course Learning Objectives:

1. To understand the properties of engineering materials.
2. To understand the behavior of concrete and advantages of high strength concrete.
3. To understand the types of steel and advantages of alloy steel.
4. To understand the types of plastic and advantages of reinforced polymers.
5. To understand the concepts of types and properties of water proofing compounds.
6. To understand the concepts of types & differences between smart and intelligent
materials.

Course Content:
UNIT-I (Contact hours: 5)
INTRODUCTION OF ENGINEERING MATERIALS:
Introduction of Engineering Materials, Properties of the engineering materials, need of
advanced materials in civil engineering.

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UNIT-II (Contact hours: 8)
SPECIAL CONCRETES-Concretes, Behavior of concretes – Properties and Advantages
of High Strength and High-Performance Concrete – Properties and Applications of Fiber
Reinforced Concrete, Self-compacting concrete, Alternate Materials to concrete on high
performance & high Strength concrete.

UNIT-III (Contact hours: 8)

METALS -Types of Steels – Manufacturing process of steel – Advantages of new alloy
steels –Properties and advantages of aluminium and its products – Types of Coatings &
Coatings to reinforcement – Applications of Coatings.

UNIT-IV (Contact hours: 8)

COMPOSITES-Types of Plastics – Properties & Manufacturing process – Advantages of
Reinforced polymers – Types of FRP – FRP on different structural elements – Applications
of FRP.

UNIT-V (Contact hours: 8)

OTHER MATERIALS -Types and properties of Water Proofing Compounds – Types of
Non-weathering Materials and its uses – Types of Flooring and Facade Materials and its
application, concrete admixtures and construction chemicals.

UNIT-VI (Contact hours: 8)

SMART AND INTELLIGENT MATERIALS -Types & Differences between Smart and
Intelligent Materials – Special features – Case studies showing the applications of smart &
Intelligent Materials.

Learning Resources:
Text Books:
1. P.C.Varghese, ‘Building Materials’, 2nd Edition, 2015, Prentice-Hall, India.
Reference Books:
1. William D. Callister Jr., David G. Rethwisch,‘Materials Science and Engineering:An
introduction’, 9th Edition , 2013, John Wiley .
2. V. Raghavan, ‘Materials Science and Engineering’, 6th Edition, 2015,
PrenticeHallIndia Learning Private Limited.
3. R.A. Higgins, ‘Properties of Engineering Materials’, 2nd Edition, 1994, Industrial Press.
4. Eds. J.M. Illston and P.L.J. Domone, ‘Construction materials: Their nature and
behavior’, 4th Edition, 2010, Spon Press.
5. J.F.Young,S. Mindess, R.J. Gray &A.Bentur, ‘The Science and Technology of Civil

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Engineering Materials’, 1st Edition, 1997, Prentice Hall.
Web Resources:
1. IIT Madras, ‘Modern Construction Materials’
URL: https://nptel.ac.in/courses/105106053/

Course outcomes: At the end of the course, the student will be able to
CO 1 Understand the properties of engineering materials.
Understand the behavior of concrete and advantages of high strength
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concrete.
CO 3 Understand the types of steel and advantages of alloy steel.
CO 4 Understand the types of plastic and advantages of reinforced polymers.
Understand the concepts of types and properties of water proofing
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compounds.
Understand the concepts of types & differences between smart and
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intelligent materials.

Assessment Method:
Course Nature Theory
Assessment Method
Monthly End Semester
Assessment Tool Weekly tests Total
tests Test
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23CE XX54 Green Buildings and OEC 3-0-0 3
Landscape
Course Learning Objectives:
1. To understand the green building trends and technologies.
2. To understand the concept of green energy and its sustainable development.
3. To understand the concept of ecosystems and ecology principles.
4. To understand the concept of landscape.
5. To Design of landscape.
6. To understand the concept global warming.

Course Content:
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UNIT-I: (Contact hours: 8)
Green innovation & sustainability: Criteria for choosing appropriate green energy
technologies, life cycle cost; the emerging trends - process /product innovation,
technological environmental leap –frogging; Eco/green technologies for addressing the
problems of water, Energy, Health, Agriculture and Biodiversity-WEHAB (eco–
restoration/Phyto-remediation, ecological sanitation, renewable energy technologies,
industrial ecology, and appropriate green technologies); design for sustainability.

UNIT-II: (Contact hours: 5)

Green energy and sustainable development;The inseparable linkages of life supporting
systems, biodiversity and ecosystem services and their implications for sustainable
development.

UNIT-III: (Contact hours: 8)

Global warming; greenhouse emissions, impacts, mitigation and adaptation; future energy
systems- clean/green energy technologies; international agreements / conventions on
energy and sustainability - United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change
(UNFCC); sustainable development .

UNIT-IV: (Contact hours: 8)

Ecological principles: Ecological principles, Concept of ecosystems, ecosystem theories,
energy resources and their inter-linkages, energy flow, the impacts of human activities on
energy flow in major man-made ecosystems-agricultural, industrial and urban ecosystems.

UNIT V: (Contact hours: 8)

Over view, introduction to landscape: Categories, and materials in landscape, Objective
and professional scope of landscape design.

UNITVI: (Contact hours: 8)

Landscape design: Introduction to history of landscape design. Land form Design.
Behavior of the people.

Learning Resources:
Text Books:
1. George Acquaah, ‘Horticulture Principles and Practice’, 4th Edition, 2008, PHI
Learning Pvt.Ltd. New Delhi.
Reference Books:
1. Brian Hackett, ‘Planting design’, 1st Edition, 1979, McGraw-Hill Book Company.

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2. Gordon Halfacre and john A Barden, ‘Horticulture’, 1st Edition, 1979, McGraw-Hill
Book Company.
3. G.S .Saini, ‘A Textbook of Ornamental Gardening’, 2013, Aman Publishing House,
Meerut.
4. V.Kumaresan, ‘Horticulture’, 2010, Saras Publication.
5. An illustrative Handbook on Landscape Design prepared by the Instructor and TA as a
part of the environmental research.
Web Resources:
1. IIT Kharagpur, ‘Lecture series on Green buildings and Landscape’.
URL: https:// nptel.ac.in/courses/124107002/

Course outcomes: At the end of the course, the student will be able to
CO 1 Understand the green building trends and technologies.
CO 2 Understand the concept of green energy and its sustainable development.
CO 3 Understand the concept of ecosystems and ecology principles.
CO 4 Understand the concept of landscape.
CO 5 Design of landscape.
CO 6 Understand the concept global warming.
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Civil Engineering- Societal &
OEC 3-0-0 3
23CE XX55 Global Impact

Course Learning Objectives:

Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

1. Understanding of the impact which CivilEngineering has on the Society at large and on
the global arena.

2. Civil Engineering projects have an impact on the Infrastructure, Energy consumption

and generation, Sustainability of the Environment.
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3. Projects have an impact on the Aesthetics of the environment, Employment creation,
Contribution to the GDP, and on a more perceptible level, the Quality of Life.

4. Gain awareness about the importance of Civil Engineering and the impact it has on the
Society and at global levels.

5. Gain awareness about the impact of Civil Engineering for the various specific fields of
human endeavor.

6. Be in a position to think innovatively to ensure Sustainability.

Course Content:

UNIT I: (Contact hours: 8)

Introduction to Course and Overview; Understanding the past to look into the future: Pre
industrial revolution days, Agricultural revolution, first and second industrial revolutions,
IT revolution; Recent major Civil Engineering breakthroughs and innovations; Present day
world and future projections, Ecosystems in Society and in Nature; the steady erosion in
Sustainability; Global warming, its impact and possible causes; Evaluating future
requirements for various resources; GIS and applications for monitoring systems; Human
Development Index and Ecological Footprint of India Vs other countries and analysis.

UNIT II: (Contact hours: 8)

Understanding the importance of Civil Engineering in shaping and impacting the world;
The ancient and modern Marvels and Wonders in the field of Civil Engineering; Future
Vision for Civil Engineering.

UNIT III: (Contact hours: 7)

Infrastructure - Habitats, Megacities, Smart Cities, futuristic visions; Transportation
(Roads, Railways & Metros, Airports, Seaports, River ways, Sea canals, Tunnels (below
ground, under water); Futuristic systems (ex, Hyper Loop)); Energy generation (Hydro,
Solar (Photovoltaic, Solar Chimney), Wind, Wave, Tidal, Geothermal, Thermal energy);
Water provisioning; Telecommunication needs (towers, above-ground and underground
cabling); Awareness of various Codes & Standards governing Infrastructure development;
Innovations and methodologies for ensuring Sustainability.

UNIT IV: (Contact hours: 7)

Environment- Traditional & futuristic methods; Solid waste management, Water
purification, Wastewater treatment & Recycling, Hazardous waste treatment; Flood control
(Dams, Canals, River interlinking), Multi-purpose water projects, Atmospheric pollution;
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Global warming phenomena and Pollution Mitigation measures, Stationarity and non-
stationarity; Environmental Metrics & Monitoring; Other Sustainability measures;
Innovations and methodologies for ensuring Sustainability.

UNIT V: (Contact hours: 8)

Built environment – Facilities management, Climate control; Energy efficient built
environments and LEED ratings, Recycling, Temperature/ Sound control in built
environment, Security systems; Intelligent/ Smart Buildings; Aesthetics of built
environment, Role of Urban Arts Commissions; Conservation, Repairs & Rehabilitation of
Structures & Heritage structures; Innovations and methodologies for ensuring
Sustainability.

UNIT VI: (Contact hours: 7)

Civil Engineering Projects – Environmental Impact Analysis procedures; Waste (materials,
manpower, equipment) avoidance/ Efficiency increase; Advanced construction techniques
for better sustainability; Techniques for reduction of Green House Gas emissions in various
aspects of Civil Engineering Projects; New Project Management paradigms & Systems
(Ex. Lean Construction), contribution of Civil Engineering to GDP, Contribution to
employment(projects, facilities management), Quality of products, Health & Safety aspects
for stakeholders; Innovations and methodologies for ensuring Sustainability during Project
development.

Learning Resources:

Text Books:
1. ŽigaTurk (2014), ‘Global Challenges and the Role of Civil Engineering’, Chapter 3
in:Fischinger M. (eds) Performance-Based Seismic Engineering: Vision for an Earthquake
Resilient Society. Geotechnical, Geological and Earthquake Engineering, Vol. 32.
Springer, Dordrecht

Reference Books:
1. Brito, Ciampi, Vasconcelos, Amarol, Barros (2013) ‘Engineering impacting Social,
Economical and Working Environment’, 120th ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition
2. NAE Grand Challenges for Engineering (2006), ‘Engineering for the Developing World,
The Bridge’, Vol 34, No.2, Summer 2004.
3. Allen M. (2008) ‘Cleansing the city’. Ohio University Press. Athens Ohio.

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4. Ashley R., Stovin V., Moore S., Hurley L., Lewis L., Saul A 2010). London Tideway
Tunnels Programme – Thames Tunnel Project Needs Report – Potential source control and
SUDS applications: Land use and retrofit options

Course Outcomes: At the end of the course, the student will be able to
CO 1 Understand the importance of Civil Engineering.
CO 2 Know about the ecosystems.
CO 3 Understand the Environmental Impact Analysis procedure.
CO 4 Demonstrate about energy efficient built environment.
CO 5 Gain knowledge about solid waste management.
Gain awareness of various codes and standard governing infrastructure
CO 6
development.

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Solid and Hazardous Waste
23CE XX56 OEC 3-0-0 3
management

Course objectives:

1. To impart the knowledge about the methods of collection and optimization of

collection routing of municipal solid waste.
2. To acquire the principles of treatment of municipal solid waste.
3. To know the impact of solid waste on the human health.
4. To learn the criterion for selection of landfill and its design.
5. To plan the methods of processing such as composting the municipal solid
waste.
6. To gain the knowledge about fundamentals of electronic waste management

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UNIT-I: Municipal Solid Waste Management-Fundamentals

Sources; composition; generation rates; collection of waste; separation, transfer and
transport of waste; treatment and disposal options
UNIT-II: Hazardous Waste Management-Fundamentals:
Characterization of waste; compatibility and flammability of chemicals; fate and transport
of chemicals; health effects
UNIT-III: Physicochemical and Biological Treatment of Solid and Hazardous Waste
Chemical treatment processes for MSW (combustion, stabilization and solidification of
hazardous wastes); physicochemical processes for hazardous wastes (soil vapor extraction,
air stripping, chemical oxidation); ground water contamination and remediation
UNIT-IV: Landfill Design
Landfill design for solid and hazardous wastes; leachate collection and removal; landfill
covers; incineration.
UNIT V: Electronic waste management
E- Waste overview: Introduction, Categories in E- Waste, why we need to
manage/Recycle, Environmental and health hazards, sources of E- Waste; E- Waste
management: Estimation of E- Waste, Existing E waste recycling technologies, Regulatory
frameworks in India, Objectives of E- Waste draft rules, Responsibilities of state pollution
board committee, Responsibilities of central board committee, Guidelines on
implementation of E waste rules, New additions in E waste rules 2015.

UNIT- VI: Relevant Regulations

Municipal solid waste (management and handling) rules; hazardous waste (management
and handling) rules; biomedical waste handling rules; flyash rules; recycled plastics usage
rules; batteries (management and handling) rules
Course outcomes:

On successful completion of the course, student will be able to

1. Design the collection system of solid waste of a town.
2. Design treatment of municipal solid waste and landfill.
3. Know the criteria for selection of landfill.
4. Characterize the solid waste.
5. Know the relevant rules and regulations of municipal solid waste management.
6. Practice electronic waste management.

Text Books

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1. Vesilind P.A., Worrell W. and Reinhart D.R., "Solid Waste Engineering", Thomson
Books.
2. Bhide A.D. and Sundaresan B.B., "Solid Waste Management, Collection,
Processing and Disposal", Nagpur.
References:
1. Pichtel, John. Waste Management Practices: Municipal, Hazardous and Industrial.
CRC Press, Taylor and Francis Group, 2005.
2. LaGrega, Michael D., Buckingham, Philip L. and Evans, Jeffrey C. Hazardous
Waste Management. Waveland Press Inc., Reissue Edition, 2010.
3. Electronic Waste Management and Treatment Technology by Majestic Narasimha
Varaprasad and Meththika Vithanage.

Video Reference

Title Expert Name Affiliation Web link

Solid and Hazardous Waste Dr. Indumathi IIT Madras http://nptel.ac.in/courses/1

management Nambi 05106056/

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AIR POLLUTION AND ITS
23CE XX57 OEC 3-0-0 3
CONTROL

Course objectives:

1 To provide a solid basis for assembling a common approach focusing on air

pollution control
2 To classify the pollutants and their sources
3 To describe general air pollution problems and episodes
4 To explain the effects of air pollutants on man, material and vegetation
5 To apply the knowledge of meteorology in design of plume dispersion model.
6 To illustrate the theory and working of pollution control devices

Course Content:

UNIT I: Introduction to Air pollution (Contact hours: 07)

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Air Pollution – Definitions, Scope, Significance and Episodes, Air Pollutants –
Classifications – Natural and Artificial – Primary and Secondary, point and Non- Point,
Line and Areal Sources of air pollution- stationary and mobile sources

UNIT II: Effects of Air pollution (Contact hours:07)

Effects of Air pollutants on man, material and vegetation: Global effects of air pollution
– Green House effect, Heat Islands, Acid Rains, Ozone Holes etc.

UNIT III: Thermodynamics and Kinetics of Air pollution (Contact hours:07)

Thermodynamics and Kinetics of Air-pollution – Applications in the removal of gases like
SOx, NOx, CO, HC etc., air-fuel ratio.

UNIT IV: Meteorology and plume Dispersion (Contact hours:08)

Meteorology and plume Dispersion; properties of atmosphere; Heat, Pressure, Wind
forces, Moisture and relative Humidity, Influence of Meteorological phenomena on Air
Quality-wind rose diagrams.

UNIT-V Plume Dispersion Model (Contact hours:08)

Lapse Rates, Pressure Systems, Winds and moisture plume behavior and plume Rise
Models; Gaussian Model for Plume Dispersion.

UNIT-VI Control of Air pollution (Contact hours:08)

Control of particulates – Control at Sources, Process Changes, Equipment modifications,
Equipment’s – Settling Chambers, Centrifugal separators, filters Dry and Wet scrubbers,
Electrostatic precipitators.

Learning Resources:
Text Books:
1. M.N.Rao and H.V.N.Rao , “Air pollution ‘’ 1st Edition, 1989– Tata Mc.Graw Hill
Company.

Reference:
1.R.K. Trivedy and P.K Goel, “An introduction to Air pollution”. by ‘,2nd Edition, 2005,
B.S. Publications.
2. Wark and Warner “Air pollution” –3rd Edition, 1997, Harper & Row, New York.
Web resources
NPTEL HRD, February 18, 2008 ,’Air pollution
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COURSE OUTCOMES: At the end of the course, the student will be able to
CO 1 acquire the knowledge and understanding to evaluate air quality management
CO 2 to understand the type and nature of air pollutants
CO 3 analyse the general air pollution problems and episodes
CO 4 analyse the effects of air pollutants on man, material and vegetation
CO 5 to apply the knowledge of meteorology in design of plume dispersion model.
CO 6 to illustrate the theory and working of pollution control devices

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