Jharkhand University of Technology

Ranchi, 834010

TENTETIVE SYLLABUS
For B.Tech. Program in
Civil Engineering

(Effective from 2024-25)

DEPARTMENT OF CIVIL ENGINEERING

(3rd – SEMESTER)
 Transformation Techniques and Complex Variable

BSC301
Course Outcomes:
At the end of the course, the student shall be able to:
CO1 Introduce the application of Laplace Transform and solution of engineering
problems in the form of differential equations.
CO2 Develop the understanding of transform the signal from time domain into
frequency domain using Fourier Transform
CO3 Introduce z-transform and its application in the solution of difference
Equation

CO4 Analyze engineering problems of fluid mechanics, Thermodynamics and

electric field involving complex functions.
CO5 Understand the conceptual knowledge of integration over contour having
complex variables.

Syllabus Unit Wise, Teaching Hours

Unit 1 (10 hours)
Laplace Transform
Laplace Transform and Its Properties, Transform of Derivatives, Transform of Integrals, Inverse
Laplace transform, Convolution Theorem, Unit Step Function, Unit Impulse Function, Solution
of ODE by Laplace Transform.

Unit 2 (7 hours)
Fourier transform
Fourier Integrals, Fourier Transform and Properties, Fourier Sine Transform, Fourier Cosine
Transform, Inverse Fourier Transform, Inverse Fourier Sine and Cosine Transform.

Unit 3 (8 hours)
Z- Transform
Z-transform, Properties of Z-Transform, Initial and Final value Theorem, Convolution Theorem,
Inverse Z-Transform, Solution of Difference Equation using Z-transform.
Unit 4 (9 hours)
Complex Variable: Differentiation
Derivative of Complex Functions, Analytic Function, Cauchy-Riemann Equation, C-R Equation
in Polar form, Harmonic Function, Milne-Thomson’s Method, Harmonic Conjugate, Conformal
Mapping, Bilinear Mapping, Mobius Tranformation and their Properties.

Unit 5 (8 hours)
Complex Variable: Integration
Contour Integral, Cauchy’s Integral Theorem, Cauchy’s Integral Formula, Taylor’s Series,
Laurent’s Series, Zeros and singularity of Analytic Function, Poles and Residues, Cauchy’s
Residue Theorem and Evaluation of Integrals.

Materials and access:

Textbooks:
1. Advanced Engineering Mathematics (10th edition) by Erwin Kreyszig, Wiley Eastern
Ltd.
2. The Laplace Transform: Theory and Application, Joel L. Schiff.
3. N.P. Bali And Manish Goyal, A Text Book Of Engineering Mathematics, Laxmi
Publications, Reprint, 2008.
Reference Books:
1. J. W. Brown And R. V. Churchill, Complex Variables And Applications, 7th Edition,
Mc- Graw Hill, 2004.
2.M. J. Ablowitz and A. S. Fokas, Complex Variables- Introduction and Applications,
Cambridge University Press, 1998 (Indian Edition).
3. G.B. Thomas and R. L. Finney, Calculus and Analytic Geometry, 9th Edition, Pearson,
Reprint, 2002.
4. B. S. Grewal, Higher Engineering Mathematics, Khanna Publishers, 42nd Edition.
FLUID MECHANICS Subject Code – CIV301
 FLUID MECHANICS LAB
Subject Code – CIV301P
 SURVEYING
Subject Code – CIV303
Pre-Requisites: None
Course Outcomes:
At the end of the course, the student will be able to:

CO1 Apply the basic principles of Surveying

CO2 Operate and use different instruments and techniques to determine the positions
CO3 Prepare maps/plans from the collected field data
CO4 Apply the techniques for setting out curves and other layouts etc
CO5 Demonstrate advanced equipment in preparing maps
Course Articulation Matrix:

PO1 PO2 PO3 PO4 PO5 PO6 PO7 PO8 PO9 PO10 PO11 PO12 PSO1 PSO2 PSO3 PSO4
CO1 3 3 2 2 1 3 3 3 3 1 1 1 1 - 3 -
CO2 3 2 3 3 2 2 2 1 1 2 3 2 1 - 1 -
CO3 3 1 2 1 1 3 1 1 2 3 2 2 2 2 - 2
CO4 3 3 2 2 3 2 3 2 3 2 3 2 2 - 2 -
CO5 3 2 2 3 3 3 3 3 3 2 3 2 3 - 2 1
1 - Slightly; 2 - Moderately; 3 – Substantially

Syllabus:
Introduction to Surveying: Surveying objectives, plane surveying principles and
classification, scales, Errors and Mistakes, Types of tapes and chains, offsets, Errors and Corrections
Compass Surveying: Measurement of directions and angles, types of compass, meridians and bearings, local
attraction, magnetic declination, traversing, plotting of traverse, adjustmentof closing error
Plane Table Surveying: Principle and instruments used in plane table surveying, working operations, methods
of plane table surveying
Levelling and Contouring: Description of a point (position) on the earth’s surface, instruments for leveling,
principle and classification of leveling, bench marks, leveling staff, readings and booking of levels, field work,
longitudinal section and cross section, plotting the profile, height (level) computations, contours, characteristics
of contours, methods of contouring, interpolation, contour gradient, contour maps, calculation of areas of a
closed traverse,measurements from cross sections, earth work calculations
Theodolite and Tacheometric Surveying: Principle of theodolite survey, Theodolite component parts,
observations, Traversing, traverse computations, Trigonometrical Surveying, Tacheometry, principle of
tacheometry, methods of tacheometry
Curve Settting: Types of curves, elements of a curve, setting out a simple curve, setting out a compound curve,
checks on field work, reverse curve, transition curves, super elevation, deflection angles, transition curves,
characteristics of transition curves, method of setting out a compound curve, types of vertical curves, setting out
vertical curves
Advanced Surveying: Principle of EDM, Features and Functions of Total Station, GNSS – Segments,
IRNSS,GAGAN
 FIELD SURVEYING LAB
Subject Code – CIV303P
1. Measurement of a line using a chain taking offsets on both sides
2. Traversing using compass.
3. Measurement of horizontal angle using Theodolite by Repetition/ Reiteration method.
4. Differential Levelling.
5. Profile Levelling and Cross sectioning.
6. Grid Contouring
7. Plane table traversing
8. Direct contouring using plane tabling
9. Setting out simple curve using theodolite.
10. Introduction to Total Station.
11. Total station traversing.
12. Introduction to GPS
 MECHANICS OF SOLIDS
Subject Code – CIV302
MECHANICS OF SOLID LAB Subject Code – CIV302P
 CONCRETE TECHNOLOGY
Subject Code – CIV304
Pre-Requisites: None
Course Outcomes:
At the end of the course, the student will be able to:

CO1 Identify Quality Control tests on concrete making materials

CO2 Comprehend the behaviour of fresh and hardened concrete
CO3 Design concrete mixes as per IS and ACI codes
CO4 Determine the durability properties of concrete
CO5 Explore special concretes for construction

PO1 PO2 PO3 PO4 PO5 PO6 PO7 PO8 PO9 PO10 PO11 PO12 PSO1 PSO2 PSO3 PSO4
CO1 - 3 - - - 2 - 2 - - 2 - - 3 2 -
CO2 - 3 2 - - 2 - 2 - - 2 - - 2 3 -
CO3 - - 3 2 - 2 - 2 - - 2 - - 2 3 -
CO4 - 3 2 3 - 2 - 2 - - 1 - - 2 3 2
CO5 - 2 2 2 - 2 - 2 - - 1 - - 3 2 2

1 - Slightly; 2 - Moderately; 3 – Substantially

Syllabus:
Concrete Making Materials: Cement, Fine Aggregate, Coarse aggregate, Water, Chemical
& Mineral admixtures.

Hydration of Cement: Bogue’s compounds, Hydration, Gel formation, Types of cement,pore& capillary water.

Quality tests on cement: Different test on cement as per Indian standards

Aggregates: Tests on aggregates as per Indian standards, Bulking of sand, Sieve analysis –Grading.

Fresh concrete: Properties of fresh concrete- Workability – different tests of workability-Factors influencing
workability compaction, finishing, curing.

Hardened concrete: Tests on hardened concrete as per IS codes – Relationship betweendifferent strengths –
factors influencing strength, NDE Techniques.

Durability: Factors influencing durability – Chemical effects on concrete- Carbonation,Sulphate attack,

Chloride attack.

Concrete Mix design: Different methods of mix design – factors affecting mix design –exercises.

Special concrete: Heavy density concrete, underwater concrete, self-compacting concrete,light weight concrete
etc.
(4th – SEMESTER)
 TRANSPORTATION ENGINEERING

Subject Code – CIV401

Pre-requisites: NoneCourse
Outcomes:
At the end of the course, the student will be able to:

CO1 Plan highway networks.

CO2 Design highway geometrics.
CO3 Determine the characteristics of traffic flow.
CO4 Characterize the pavement materials and design a bituminous mix.
CO5 Analyze and design flexible pavements and rigid pavements.
CO6 Select appropriate pavement construction techniques and maintenance options.
Course Articulation Matrix:

PO1 PO2 PO3 PO4 PO5 PO6 PO7 PO8 PO9 PO10 PO11 PO12 PSO1 PSO2 PSO3 PSO4
CO1 3 3 1 3 3 2 - - - - - - 2 2 3 1
CO2 3 2 2 3 1 1 - - - - - - 2 1 2 -
CO3 2 2 2 3 2 1 - - - - - - 2 - 3 2
CO4 3 2 2 2 2 2 - - - - - - 2 1 2 -
CO5 3 3 3 2 2 2 - - - - - - 2 1 - -
CO6 3 3 2 1 1 2 - - - - - - 3 1 - -

1 - Slightly; 2 - Moderately; 3 – Substantially

Syllabus:

Highway Network Planning: Different modes of transportation, the role of highway transportation, classification,
network patterns, planning surveys, preparation of plans, final report, master plan, evaluation by saturation system,
20-year road development plans, salient features, determination of road lengths, introduction to highway economics.

Highway Alignment and Geometric Design: Principles of highway alignment, requirements, controlling factors,
engineering surveys, the importance of geometric design, design controls and criteria, cross-section elements,
pavement surface characteristics, camber, carriageway, Krebs, road margins, formation, right of way, typical cross-
sections, sight distance, stopping sight distance, overtaking sight distance, sight distance at intersections, design of
horizontal alignment, super elevation, transition curves, design of vertical alignment, gradients, vertical curves.

Traffic Engineering Principles: Traffic characteristics; components of traffic stream: flow- speed-Density,
measurement and analysis, q-k-v relationships, hourly design volume, the concept of EPCU, capacity, level of
service, parking studies and road safety, types of intersections, and designs.

Pavement Materials and Mix Design: Types of pavement structures, functions of pavement component layers,
materials used in pavements, basic soil properties relevant to pavement applications, properties of aggregate, blending
of aggregates, tests on bitumen, grading of bitumen, bituminous mix design using Marshall method.

Design of Pavements: Stresses in flexible pavements: layered system concepts, stress solution for one, two, and
three-layered systems, fundamental design concepts; variables considered in pavement design: axle types, standard
and legal axle loads, ESWL, EWLF,
vehicle damage factor, ADT, AADT, growth factor, lane distribution factor, directional distribution factor, tire
pressure, contact pressure, design life; design of flexible pavement using IRC method; stresses in rigid pavements:
Westergaard’s theory and assumptions, stresses due to curling, stresses and deflections due to loading, frictional
stresses, design of joints; design of rigid pavement using IRC method.

Pavement Construction and Maintenance: Construction of subgrade, subbase, base layers, bituminous courses and
MoRTH specifications, routine maintenance, periodic maintenance, special repairs, responsive maintenance program,
reconstruction, and treatment strategies.
 MACHINE LEARNING TECHNIQUES FOR CIVIL ENGINEERS
Subject Code – CIV402
Pre-Requisite(s): Probability & Statistics, Introduction to Computing, Foundation of Data Science
Course Objectives
To understand the basics of machine learning and its need for Civil Engineering.
To learn the concept of supervised learning, unsupervised learning with reinforcement learning.
To be able to apply the techniques to build models for different applications in Civil Engineering.
Course Outcome
CO1: Understanding the basics of machine learning and its real-world applications.
CO2: Understanding the concept of supervised learning, unsupervised learning with reinforcement learning
CO3: Apply the techniques to build models for different applications in Civil Engineering.

Syllabus
Unit 1
Introduction of Machine Learning (ML), Historical context, Necessities, ML in modern civil engineering, Real-world
application examples. Recapitulation of linear regression, Logistic regression, Model evaluation
Unit 2
Adaline, Backpropagation, Neural Networks Learning, Learning rate, Unsupervised Learning, Clustering, Reinforcement
Learning, Overview of DL
Applications: Density-based clustering Rainfall-runoff modelling, Soil strength prediction.
Unit 3
Supervised Learning, Decision Tree, Bayes Classifier, Bayesian Networks, k-Nearest Neighbour, Support Vector
Machines and
Kernel Machines.
Applications: Soil Classification, Gap acceptance characteristics of traffic, Forecasting.
Text Book(s)
1. Kevin Murphy, Machine Learning: A probablistic perspective, MIT Press, 2012
2. Trevorhastie, Robert Tibshirani, Jerome Ffriedman, The Elements of Statistical Learning, Springer 2009 (freely
available online)
Reference(s)
1. Murad, Yasmin, Husam, Abu Hajar and Iftikhar Azim, eds. Machine learning applications in Civil Engineering, Vol
16648714.Frontiers Media SA, 2022
 THEORY OF STRUCTURES

Subject Code – CIV403

Pre-Requisites: Mechanics of MaterialsCourse
Outcomes:
At the end of the course, the student will be able to:

CO1 Formulate Equilibrium and Compatibility equations for structural members

CO2 Analyze one dimensional indeterminate problems using classical methods
CO3 Analyze Indeterminate structures using energy methods
CO4 Analyze structures for gravity loads and moving loads
Course Articulation Matrix:

PO1 PO2 PO3 PO4 PO5 PO6 PO7 PO8 PO9 PO10 PO11 PO12 PSO1 PSO2 PSO3 PSO4
CO1 3 - - 3 - - - 1 - - - - - - 1 -
CO2 3 - - 3 - - - 1 - - - - - - 1 -
CO3 3 - - 3 - - - 1 - - - - - - 1 -
CO4 3 - - 3 - - - 1 - - - - - - 1 -
1 - Slightly; 2 - Moderately; 3 – Substantially

Syllabus

Indeterminate beams: - Propped cantilever, Fixed and Continuous beams - Analysis for shear force and bending
moment - Clapeyron’s theorem of three moments - Slope and deflection - effect of sinking of supports.

Column Analogy Method: Application to fixed beams - Application to non-prismatic members

- stiffness coefficients.

Slope - Deflection Method: Analysis and application to continuous beams - portal frames (single bay - Single storey).

Moment-Distribution Method: Analysis of continuous beams and portal frames (single storey
- single bay).

Kani's method: Application to continuous beams and portal frames (Single Bay two storey)

Approximate methods of analysis: Portal method - Cantilever method – Substitute frame method

Moving Loads: Maximum bending moment and shear force diagrams for simply supported spans traversed by single
point load - two concentrated loads - Uniformly distributed load, shorter and longer than the span - enveloping
parabola and equivalent uniformly distributed load, determination of maximum bending moment and shear force for a
system of concentratedloads on simply supported girders - focal length of a girder - counter bracing.

Influence Lines: Influence lines for reaction bending moment and shear force diagrams for simply supported beams -
stresses in members of statically determinate pin jointed plane framesdue to moving loads.
 GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERING
Subject Code – CIV404
Pre-requisites: None
Course Outcomes:
At the end of the course, the student will be able to:

CO1 Characterize and classify the soils.

CO2 Calculate the stress distribution and effective stress under various field conditions and
estimate the consolidation settlements.
CO3 Select the suitable shear strength parameters for different field conditions and carryout the
stability of slopes.
CO4 Determine the compaction parameters and exercise field compaction control. Understand the
principles of compaction and its control.
CO5 Carryout the laboratory testing on soil samples to determine their index and engineering
properties.

Course Articulation Matrix:

PO1 PO2 PO3 PO4 PO5 PO6 PO7 PO8 PO9 PO10 PO11 PO12 PSO1 PSO2PSO3PSO4
CO1 3 1 - 3 - - - 1 - - - - 1 3 - -
CO2 3 3 - 2 - - - - - - - - - - - -
CO3 3 1 - 3 - - - - - - - - - - - -
CO4 3 3 - 3 - - - - - - - - - - - -
CO5 1 - - 2 - - - - 2 2 - - 1 3 - -

1 - Slightly;2 - Moderately;3 Substantially

Syllabus:
Introduction: Soil formation- Development of soil mechanics- Importance of soil
engineering- Major soil deposits of India.

Basic Definitions and Relationships: 3-phase soil system, Volumetric relationships and
weight -volume relationships.

Determination of Index Properties: Water content, Specific gravity, Grain size distributionby
sieve and hydrometer analysis, Relative density, Atterberg limits and indices.

Classification of Soils: Classification of soil systems – Particle size classification, Textural

classification, AASHTO classification, Unified soil classification and Indian soil classification-
Field identification of soils, Relative suitability of soils for engineering works based on soil
classification.

Soil Water: Types of soil water, Capillarity in soils, Permeability of soils, Darcy’s law,
Determination of permeability of soils, Permeability of stratified soils, Field permeability
determination, Seepage velocity, Absolute coefficient of permeability, Factors affecting
permeability- Effective stress principle- Effective stress under different field conditions-
Seepage pressure-Quick sand condition.

Compaction of Soils: Definition and importance of compaction – Standard Proctor

compaction test, Modified compaction test- Factors affecting compaction- Influence of
compaction on soil properties – Field compaction and its control, Relative compaction.

Stress distribution in Soils: Importance of estimation of stresses in soils – Boussinesq’s and

Westergaard’s theories for point loads, uniformly loaded circular and rectangular areas,
pressure bulb, variation of vertical stress under point load along the vertical and horizontal
planes – Newmark’s influence chart, Contact pressure distribution in sands and clays.

Consolidation: Types of compressibility – Immediate settlement – Primary consolidation and

secondary consolidation – Stress history of clay, Normally consolidated soil, Over
consolidated soil and under consolidated soil- preconsolidation pressure and its determination-
Consolidation test, Estimation of settlements -Terzaghi’s 1-D consolidation theory –
Coefficient of consolidation and its determination - Spring analogy.

Shear Strength: Definition and use of shear strength - Source of shear strength- Normal and
Shear stresses on a plane – Mohr’s stress circle- Mohr-Coulomb failure theory- Measurement
of shear strength, Drainage conditions -Direct shear test, Triaxial shear test, Unconfined
compression test and vane shear test – Factors affecting shear strength of granular soils and
cohesive soils.

Stability of Soil Slopes: Types of slopes – Types of slope failures – Slip circle method,
Determination of centre of most critical slip circle – Taylor’s stability charts and their use.
Stabilization of soil slopes.
 BUILDING PLANNING, DRAWING ANDCONSTRUCTION

Subject Code – CIV405

Pre-requisites: None Course Outcomes:
At the end of the course, the student will be able to:

CO1 Comprehend multiple factors to be considered in planning and construction of

buildings
CO2 Identify various components of the building, their functionality, and construction
techniques
CO3 Plan various service and safety requirements of the building, their functionality, and
construction techniques
CO4 Create and draw the plan of different buildings in different views using computer aided
graphic tools

Course Articulation Matrix:

PO1 PO2 PO3 PO4 PO5 PO6 PO7 PO8 PO9 PO10 PO11 PO12 PSO1 PSO2 PSO3 PSO4
CO1 1 1 2 - - 3 3 2 - 2 2 2 2 - 1 2
CO2 1 1 2 - - 3 2 - - 2 1 1 1 1 1 1
CO3 1 1 2 - - 3 2 - - 2 2 2 1 1 2 2
CO4 1 1 2 - 2 3 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 - 2 2

1 - Slightly; 2 - Moderately; 3 – Substantially

Syllabus:
Functional planning of Buildings: Types of Buildings, Aspects and Principles of Building
Planning, Building By-laws and Regulations, Site Selection criteria, Orientation of Building and
its relation to surrounding environment, Sustainability and Green Buildings.

Components of Buildings: Foundation and its requirements, Soil characteristics, Construction of

Foundation; Masonry construction and Materials used; Construction of Floors and Roofs;
Functional requirements and planning of a stair case

Service and Safety requirements of Buildings: Damping causes, its effects, and Proofing
techniques; Fire hazards, protection, and grading rules; Methods of thermal insulation and
materials used.
 TRANSPORTATION ENGINEERING LAB
Subject Code – CIV401P
A. Tests on Soil and Aggregate:
a. Atterberg limits, Proctor Tests, and California Bearing Ratio Test.
b. Aggregate Gradation, Shape Tests, Specific Gravity Test, and Water Absorption Test,
Aggregate Impact Test, Aggregate Crushing Value Test, and Los Angeles Abrasion Test
and
c. Introduction to Advanced types of equipment.
B. Field Tests:
a. Roughness using MERLIN and Pavement Layer Density using Sand Replacement Method.
C. Tests on Bitumen and Mixtures:
a. Penetration Test, Viscosity Test, Flash and Fire Point Tests, Ductility Test, Softening Point
Test, Bituminous Mix Design using Marshall Stability Test, and Stripping Value of
Aggregates.
D. Traffic Studies:
a. Traffic Volume Studies, Spot Speed Studies, Headway Studies and Parking Surveys.
 Geotechnical Engineering Lab
Subject Code – CIV404P
1. Specific Gravity of soil particles.

2. Sieve Analysis.

3. Liquid Limit, Plastic Limit & Shrinkage Limit.

4. Proctor’s Standard Compaction Test.

5. Determination of Field Density.

6. Constant Head Permeameter Test.

7. Variable Head Permeameter Test.

8. Unconfined Compression Test.

9. Triaxial Compression Test (U.U Test).

10. Consolidation Test.

11. Direct Shear Test.

 BUILDING PLANNING, DRAWING ANDCONSTRUCTION Lab

Subject Code – CIV405P

 Planning a building according to the rules and requirementsDrawing the plan

of the building
 Draw elevation and sectional views of the building
 Drawing various components of the building
 Bar bending schedule for steel and RCC
 Notations used in various civil engineering drawings