SRM 15 PDF

M.Tech.
(Full Time) - STRUCTURAL ENGINEERING

CURRICULUM & SYLLABUS
2015 – 2016
FACULTY OF ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY

SRM UNIVERSITY
SRM NAGAR, KATTANKULATHUR – 603 203
Course
Course Name L T P C
Code
SEMESTER I
ST2001 Matrix Computer Method of Structural Analysis 3 2 0 4
ST2002 Structural dynamics 3 2 0 4
ST2003 Theory of elasticity and plasticity 3 2 0 4
MA 2002 Applied Mathematics 3 0 0 3
STXXXX Program Elective I 3 0 0 3
CAC2001 Career Advancement Course For Engineers - I 1 0 1 1
Total 16 6 1 19
Total Contact Hours 23
SEMESTER II
ST2004 Advanced reinforced concrete structures 3 0 2 4
ST2005 Advanced steel structures 3 2 0 4
ST2006 Finite element method with computer application 3 0 2 4
STXXXX Program elective II 3 0 0 3
STXXXX Program elective III 3 0 0 3
CAC2002 Career Advancement Course For Engineers - II 1 0 1 1
Total 16 2 5 19
SEMESTER III
Interdisciplinary elective 3 0 0 3
STXXXX Program elective IV 3 0 0 3
STXXXX Program elective V 3 0 0 3
STXXXX Program elective VI 3 0 0 3
ST2048 Industrial Training 0 0 1 1
CAC2003 Career Advancement Course For Engineers - III 1 0 1 1
ST2049 Project work Phase I 0 0 12 6
TOTAL 13 0 14 20
1 SRM-M.Tech.-STR-2015-16
SEMESTER IV
ST2050 Project work Phase II 0 0 32 16
Total 0 0 32 16
Total Credits to be earned for the award of M.Tech. degree = 74
CONTACT HOUR/CREDIT:
L:Lecture Hours per week T:Tutorial Hours per week
P:Practical Hours per week C:Credit
PROGRAM ELECTIVES
Course
Name of the course L T P C
Code
ST2101 Soil Structure Interaction 3 0 0 3
ST2102 Aseismic Design of Structures 3 0 0 3
ST2103 Computer Aided Design 3 0 0 3
ST2104 Concrete Technology & Special Concretes 3 0 0 3
ST2105 Design of Bridges 3 0 0 3
ST2106 Design of Reinforced Concrete Foundations 3 0 0 3
ST2107 Design of Shell and Folded Plate Structures 3 0 0 3
ST2108 Design of Steel-Concrete Composite Structures 3 0 0 3
Advanced Analysis and Design for Wind
ST2109 3 0 0 3
Earthquake and other Dynamic Loads
ST2110 Design of Tall Buildings 3 0 0 3
ST2111 Disaster Resistant Structures 3 0 0 3
ST2112 Offshore Structures 3 0 0 3
ST2113 Maintenance and Rehabilitation of Structures 3 0 0 3
ST2114 Prestressed Concrete Structures 3 0 0 3
ST2115 Optimization in Structural Design 3 0 0 3
ST2116 Stability of Structures 3 0 0 3
ST2117 Theory of Plates 3 0 0 3
ST2118 Infrastructure Engineering for sanitary structures 3 0 0 3
ST2119 Theory of Shells 3 0 0 3
ST2120 Dam Safety 3 0 0 3
ST2121 Bridge Maintenance Management 3 0 0 3
ST2122 Ground Improvement Techniques 3 0 0 3
ST2123 Seismic Retrofit of Buildings 3 0 0 3
Fluid Structure Interaction (Mathematical
ST2124 3 0 0 3
Approach)
ST2125 Engineering Fracture Mechanics 3 0 0 3
ST2126 Analysis and design of structural sandwich panels 3 0 0 3
ST2127 Experimental Techniques and Instrumentation 3 0 0 3
SYLLABUS FOR CORE COURSES
MATRIX COMPUTER METHOD OF

L T P C
ST2001 STRUCTURAL ANALYSIS
Total Contact Hours - 75 3 2 0 4
PURPOSE
To introduce matrix force and displacement methods for two and three dimensional
structures including programming aspects.
INSTRUCTIONAL OBJECTIVES
1. To introduce fundamental characteristics of elements and system by evaluation
of its flexibility and stiffness matrices
2. To impart knowledge about analysis of system through direct and element
approach of flexibility method
3. Analysis of structures by direct and element approach of stiffness method is to
be included
4. Programming techniques for simple problems and use of standard programmes
to be practiced
5. Awareness to the use of advanced techniques of matrix methods are to be
created
UNIT I - FUNDAMENTAL CONCEPTS (9 hours)

Force and displacement measurement - Generalised or independent measurements -
constrained or dependent measurements - concept of flexibility and stiffness using
systems of springs - Reciprocal relationships between stiffness and flexibility -
stiffness and flexibility in constrained measurements - (rank of matrix)
UNIT II - FLEXIBILITY METHOD (9 hours)

Direct method applied to beams and frames - Relationship between element and
system - Strain Energy in terms of flexibility coefficients - Approach to equivalent joint
load concept through Betti's Law - Problems in beams, frames, trusses - including
effect of temperature and support sinking.
UNIT III - STIFFNESS METHOD (9 hours)

Direct stiffness method to beams, frames and simple trusses - Strain energy in terms
of stiffness coefficients - Relationship between element and systems - Static
condensation techniques - Problems in beams, frames including secondary effects.
Analysis of 3D structures - Grid and pin jointed trusses.
UNIT IV - PROGRAMMING (9 hours)
Programming of solution techniques for simultaneous equation solution - Matrix
operation - Simple program development for element stiffness matrix - assemblage -
Complete structure of a stiffness analysis program with subroutines - Use of
GTSTRUDL / STAAD / SAP to solve problems in trusses, beams and frames.
UNIT V - ADVANCED TOPICS (9 hours)
Sub structuring techniques - Force and displacements - band width - reduction -
tridiagnolisation technique - Band solvers - Frontal - solvers - Re analysis technique -
Transfer matrix method - use of symmetry and antisymmetry.
TUTORIALS - 30 hours
REFERENCES
1. Jack. C, McCormac, " Structural Analysis: Using Classical and Matrix Methods",
John Wiley, Fourth Edition, 2007.
2. Rajasekaran.S, Sankarasubramanian.G, "Computational Structural Mechanics",
Prentice Hall of India Pvt Ltd, New Delhi - 110 001, First Edition, 2001.
3. William McGuire, Richard. H, Gallagher and Ronald. D, Ziemian "Matrix
Structural Analysis, With MASTAN2", John Wiley, Second Edition, 2000 .
4. Beaufit F.W et al. "Computer Methods of Structural Analysis", Prentice Hall,
1970.
5. John L.Meek, "Matrix Structural Analysis", Mc Graw Hill Book Company, 1971.
6. Bathe K.J, and Wilson. E.L, "Numerical Methods in Finite Element Analysis",
Prentice Hall, Engle Wood Cliffs, New Jersey, USA, 1976.
7. Rubinstien. M.F, “Matrix Computer Analysis of Structures”, Prentice Hall, 1966.
STRUCTURAL DYNAMICS L T P C
ST2002
PURPOSE
"No load is static except the dead weight of the structures" - goes the saying. Hence all
structures subject to earth quake, wind, blast, impact loading etc shall be analysed & designed
for dynamic loads.
1. To introduce general theory of vibration and solve problems of single degree of freedom
(SDOF) systems
2. 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 introduce blast loading
UNIT I - SINGLE DEGREE OF FREEDOM SYSTEMS (9 hours)
Differential equation of motion - D'Alembert's principle - Free vibration and forced
vibration response - damped and undamped - evaluation of damping constants -
vibration of machine foundation - vibration isolation- vibration measuring instruments.
Response to general loading - pulse excitation - Duhamel Integral - Numerical
methods - Newmark method.
UNIT II - MULTI-DEGREE OF FREEDOM AND CONTINUOUS SYSTEMS (9 hours)

Two and three degree systems - solution of eigen value problem - Stodola method -
orthogonality conditions - Modal superposition method. Vibration analysis of
continuous systems - simply supported beams - Effect of shear and rotary inertia -
Timoshenko beam - Effect of axial loads.
UNIT III - ANALYSIS FOR SEISMIC FORCES (9 hours)

Concept of response spectrum - estimation of design forces of multistory buildings
using Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) codes - earthquake analysis of base isolated
buildings.
UNIT IV - ANALYSIS FOR WIND FORCES (9 hours)

Wind effects on structures - static and dynamic - analysis for wind loads using BIS
codes - quasi static method and gust factor method.
UNIT V - BLAST LOADING (9 hours)

Blast loading - over ground and underground structures - design parameters -
relevant BIS codes.
TUTORIALS -30 hours
REFERENCES
1. Anil. K, Chopra, “Dynamics of Structures” (Theory and Applications to
Earthquake Engineering), Prentice Hall of India Private Limited. New Delhi,
Second Edition, 2007.
2. Mukhopadhyay, M., "Structural Dynamics", Ane Books, India, 2006.
3. Paz. M, "Structural Dynamics - Theory and Computations", Kluwer Acedamic
Publishers, U.S.A, 2004.
4. Clough & Penzein "Dynamics of Structures", Mc Graw Hill 1995.
5. Short course on Seismic Design of Reinforced Concrete Buildings, CEP, IIT,
Kanpur, Dec.1995.
THEORY OF ELASTICITY AND PLASTICITY L T P C
ST2003
PURPOSE
The behaviour of materials and structures on application of load is understood by
following the load deformation characteristics to understand the above phenomenon
this topic is considered.
1. To develop systematic - knowledge of stress strain concept
2. To familiarize with the fundamentals of two dimensional problems
3. To develop the knowledge about torsion for shapes like ellipse triangular and
rectangular
4. To introduce the energy theorem and the energy methods
5. Introduction to the problems in plasticity
UNIT I - STRESS AND STRAIN (9 hours)
Analysis of stress and stain - stress strain relationship - state of strain at a point -
compatibility equations - generalized Hooke's Law -plane stress and plane strain.
UNIT II - TWO DIMENSIONAL PROBLEMS (9 hours)
Airy's stress function - polynomials - biharmonic equations - general solution of
problems by displacement (warping function) force (Prandtl's stress function)
Two dimensional problems in carterian co-ordinates
• Bending of Cantilever loaded at end
• Bending of beam by uniform load
UNIT III -TORSION (9 hours)
General solution of problems - Torsion of prismatic bars by displacement (warping
function) force (Prandtls stress function) torsion of shafts of circular and non circular
cross sectional shapes only (Elliptic and Rectangular) - Torsion of thin rectangular
sections and hollow thin walled sections.
UNIT IV - ENERGY METHOD (9 hours)

Principle of virtual work - Strain energy in axial load, flexure, shear and torsion -
Rayleigh Ritz Methods - Castigliano's theorem-Complementary strain energy.
UNIT V - PLASTICITY (9 hours)

Introduction to problems in plasticity-Physical assumption - Criterian of yielding -
Rankines theory - St. Venant's theory - Flow rule (Plastic stress - strain relationship -
Elastic Plastic problems of beams in bending - plastic torsion - sand heap analogy.
TUTORIALS -30 hours
REFERENCES
1. Richard.G, Budynas, "Advanced Strength and Applied Stress Analysis" Mc
Graw-Hill, New Delhi, Second Edition, 2011.
2. Chakrabarty, "Theory of Plasticity", Tata McGraw Hill Book Co., New Delhi, Third
Edition, 2006.
3. Mendelson.A., "Plasticity - Theory and Applications", Krieger Pub Co., Florida,
U.S.A,Second edition,1983.
4. Chwo.P.C, and Pagano.N.J. "Elasticity Tensor, Dyadic and Engineering
Applications", Van Nastrand. D, and Co., Inco. 1990.
5. Wang "Applied Elasticity", Mc Graw Hill, New Delhi, 1990
6. Timoshenko.S, and Goodier .J.N, "Theory of Elasticity" Tata Mc Graw Hill
Education., India, Third Edition, 2010.
7. Sadhusingh "Theory of Elasticity" Khanna Publishers, New Delhi, Fourth Edition,
2012.
APPLIED MATHEMATICS L T P C
Total contact hours - 45 3 0 0 3
MA2002
Pre-requisite
Nil
PURPOSE
To develop analytical capability and to impart knowledge in Mathematical and
Statistical methods and their applications in Engineering and Technology and to apply
these concepts in engineering problems they would come across
1. At the end of the course, students should be able to understand statistical
concepts, transforms techniques, mathematical concepts, integral equations
and calculus of variations and apply the concepts in solving the problems
occurring in Engineering and technology fields
UNIT I - TRANSFORM METHODS (9 hours)

Laplace transform methods for one-dimensional wave equation - Displacements in a
long string - Longitudinal vibration of an elastic bar - Fourier transforms methods for
one-dimensional heat conduction problems in infinite and semi-infinite rod.
UNIT II - ELLIPTIC EQUATIONS (9 hours)

Laplace equation - Properties of harmonic functions - Fourier transform methods for
Laplace equation.
UNIT III - CALCULUS OF VARIATIONS (9 hours)
Variation and its properties - Euler's equation - Functionals dependent on first and
higher order derivatives - Functionals dependent on functions of several independent
variables - Some applications - Direct methods - Ritz and Kantorovich methods.
UNIT IV - INTEGRAL EQUATIONS (9 hours)

Fredholm and Volterra integral equations - Relation between differential and integral
equations - Green's function -Fredholm equation with separable kernel - Iterative
method for solving equations of second kind.
UNIT V - RANDOM VARIABLES AND ESTIMATION THEORY (9 hours)

Probability - Probability distributions - moments, M.G.F-Two dimensional random
variables correlation, regression multiple and partial correlation and regression. -
Curve fitting - Principle of least squares - Fitting of straight line and
parabola.Estimation theory basic concepts (Review) - Estimation of parameters -
Maximum likelihood estimates - method of moments.
REFERENCES
1. Sankara Rao. K, "Introduction to Partial Differential Equations", PHI, New Delhi,
1995.Unit - I Chapter 6 Section 6.13, 6.13.2, Chapter 7 Section 7.11, Unit - II
Chapter 2 Section 2.4, Chapter 7 Section 7.13,
2. Sneddon. I.N, "Elements of Partial Differential Equations", Mc Graw Hill, 1986
3. Elsgolts. L, "Differential Equations and Calculus of Variations", Mir Publishers,
Moscow, 1966.
4. Gupta. S.C, & Kapoor. V.K, "Fundamentals of Mathematical Statistics", Sultan
Chand & Sons, Reprint 1999.
5. Venkataraman. M.K, "Higher Engineering Maths for Engg. And Sciences",
National Publishing Company, Chennai.
ADVANCED REINFORCED CONCRETE

L T P C
ST2004 STRUCTURES
PURPOSE
To get exposed to the design of structures and structural elements using various codes of
practice.
1. To understand the basic concepts of reinforced concrete members
2. To develop an idea about the design of special R.C. elements
3. To familiarize with design and detailing of flat slabs and flat plates
4. Limit analysis of concrete beams and cast in site frames
5. To introduce the detailing and strengthening of existing structure
6. To test RC Beams in laboratory
UNIT I - INTRODUCTION (9 hours)
Review of Basic Concepts - Behaviour and Design of Reinforced Concrete members
considering flexure, Torsion, combined with flexure and flexural shear, axial
compression deflection and crackwidth as per IS-456-2000 - Comparative study with
BS 8110 and ACI - 318.
UNIT II - DESIGN OF SPECIAL R.C. ELEMENTS (9 hours)
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 (9 hours)

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 (9 hours)
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 (9 hours)
Detailing for ductility - Fire Resistance of buildings - Field control of concrete -
Strengthening of existing structures - Design and detailing of structures according to
different codes.
TESTING (30 hours)
Tests on Hardened Concrete-In-situ strength determination by Rebound Hammer and
UPV tester - Testing of RC beams in flexure.
REFERENCES
1. Varghese.P.C, "Advanced Reinforced Concrete Design", Prentice Hall of India,
Second Edition, 2009.
2. Pillai.S.V and Menon.D, "Reinforced Concrete Design", Tata McGraw Hill Book
Co., first Edition, 2002.
3. Purushothaman.P. "Reinforced Concrete Structural Elements", Behaviour,
Analysis and Design. Tata Mc Graw Hill 1986.
4. Park.R & Paulay.T, "Reinforced Concrete Structures", John Wiley and Sons,
1975.
ADVANCED STEEL STRUCTURES L T P C

ST2005
PURPOSE
Structural steel design is as important as concrete design. The speed of construction
in the case of steel structure is quite fast compared with concrete. Hence for industrial
buildings steel is preferred to RCC.
1. General principle in the design of steel structures
2. Various types of connections
3. Steel transmission line towers
4. Plastic method of structural analysis
5. Analysis and design of industrial structures
UNIT I - GENERAL (9 hours)

Beams subjected to biaxial bending - Built-up Purlins - Various types and design -
Design of Wind girders-Beam-columns - With various support conditions-Design of
foundations-with lateral forces.
UNIT II - CONNECTIONS (9 hours)

Bearing type joints - unstiffened and stiffened seat connections - moment resisting
connection of brackets-bolted and welded-semi-rigid connections.
UNIT III - TOWERS (9 hours)

Basic structural configurations - free standing and guyed towers - loads on towers -
wind loads - foundation design - design criteria for different configurations and
transmission line towers.
UNIT IV - PLASTIC ANALYSIS (9 hours)

Theory of plastic bending - Plastic hinge concept - Mechanism method - Application
to continuous beams and portal frames-Plastic moment distribution - Analysis of
Gable frames - instantaneous centre of rotation - Connections.
UNIT V - INDUSTRIAL BUILDINGS (9 hours)

Industrial buildings-braced and unbraced - Gable frames with gantry-Rigid industrial
frames-Fire resistant design-Fatigue resistant design.
TUTORIALS -30 hours
REFERENCES
1. Subramanian. N, "Design of Steel Structures: Theory and Practice", Oxford
university Press, U.S.A, Third Edition, 2011.
2. Dugga l.S.K, "Design of Steel Structures", McGraw Hill New Delhi, 2010
3. Dayaratnam. P, "Design of Steel Structures," Chand. S, Limited, New Delhi.
2008.
4. John. E, Lothers, "Structural Design in Steel", Prentice Hall, 1999.
5. Neal. B.G, "Plastic Method of Structural Analysis", Taylor & Francis, Third
Edition, 1985.
6. Edwin .H, Gaylord, Charles .N, Gaylord, James .E, Stallmeyer, "Steel
Structures", McGraw Hill, New Delhi, 1980.
7. Ramchandra, "Design of Steel Structures", Vol I & II Standard Book House,
Delhi, 1975.
8. Arya.S and Ajmani.J.L, "Design of Steel Structures", Nem Chand & Bros,
Roorkee.
FINITE ELEMENT METHOD WITH COMPUTER

L T P C
ST2006 APPLICATION
PURPOSE
To know various element formulations, use them for analysis including programming.
1. To introduce various methods of formulation
2. To formulate one, two and three dimensional element properties
3. To impart knowledge of application of method to field problems
4. To apply finite element method to dynamic and stability problems
5. To introduce structural analysis software

Boundary value problems - Concept of piecewise approximation - Variational
Methods - Rayleigh Ritz method - Methods of weighted residual - Collocation, sub
domain, Galerkin, least square methods - Finite Difference Method - Concept of Finite
element method - Displacement model, stress model and hybrid models - principle of
minimum potential energy - Principle of minimum complimentary potential energy -
Hellinger - Reissner's principle - Steps in Finite Element Analysis.
UNIT II - BAR AND TRIANGULAR ELEMENT PROPERTIES (2D) (9 hours)
Displacement field - compatibility and convergence criteria - Bar elements - Analysis
of framed structures - 2D and 3D truss and Beam elements - Analysis of plane strain /
plane stress conditions - CST, LST and QST elements.
UNIT III - RECTANGULAR ELEMENT PROPERTIES (2D) (9 hours)
Lagrangian, serendipity and Hermitian family elements - Rectangular and
quadrilateral element - degenerated elements - sub-Iso-super parametric elements -
numerical integration techniques - Isoparametric elements - axisymmetric elements.
UNIT IV - ELEMENT PROPERTIES (3D) (9 hours)

3D brick elements - eight and twenty nodded elements - plate bending elements - thin
plates - Mindlin's plate theory - thick plate elements.
UNIT V - APPLICATION TO FIELD PROBLEM (9 hours)
Application of finite elements analysis - Torsion. PRACTICALS (30 hours)
Introduction of structural Analysis software Programming in Excel for model analysis-
Modelling using STAAD and SAP and dynamic analysis-RCC and Steel design-Finite
element modeling.
REFERENCES
1. Krishnamoorthy C.S, "Finite Elements Analysis - Theory and Programming",
Tata McGraw Hill publishing company limited, New Delhi, 2008.
2. Zienkiewicz. O. C, Taylor. R. L, Zhu. J.Z, "The Finite Element Method: Its Basis
and Fundamentals: Its Basis and Fundamentals", Butterworth-Heinemann, Sixth
Edition, 2005.
3. Krishnamoorthy. C. S, Rajeev. S, Arunachalam Rajaraman., " Computer Aided
Design: Software And Analytical Tools", U.K, 2005.
4. Rajesekaran .S, “Finite Element Methods in Engineering Design”, Wheeler
Publishers, Allahabad, 1999.
5. Chandrapatla. R.T, and Belagundu, A.D., "Introduction to Finite Elements in
Engineering", Second Edition, Prentice Hall of India, 1997
6. Bathe. K.J, "Finite Element Procedures in Engineering Analysis", PHI, New
Delhi, 1990.
7. Robert Davis Cook, David. S, Malkus, Michael. E, Plesha., “Concepts and
Applications of Finite Element Analysis”, John Wiley, , New York, Third Edition
1989.
8. Zienkiewicz .O.C, and Taylor. R.L, "The Finite Element Method", Vol.1, Basic
Formulation and linear problems, Mc Graw Hill Limited, U.K. 1989.
9. Hans. R, Schwarz, "Finite Element Methods", Academic Press, 1988.
10. Bruce Irons and Shrire .N, "Finite Element Primer", Ellis Howood Limited, 1983.
11. Ernest Hinton. D. R. J, Owen, "Finite Element Programming", ACADEMIC Press
INC, London, Fifth Edition, 1979.
12. Gallagher. R.H, "Finite Element Analysis - Fundamentals", Prentice Hall Inc.
1975.
INDUSTRIAL TRAINING (Training to be
L T P C
undergone after II semester)
ST2048 3 week practical training in industry 0 0 1 1
Prerequisite
Nil
PURPOSE
To provide practical exposure in Civil Engineering related organizations.
1. Students have to undergo three – week practical training in Civil Engineering
related organizations so that they become aware of the practical applications of
theoretical concepts studied in the class rooms.
Students have to undergo three-week practical training in Civil Engineering related
organizations of their choice but with the approval of the department. At the end of the
training student will submit a report as per the prescribed format to the department.
Assessment process
This course is mandatory and a student has to pass the course to become eligible for
the award of degree. The student shall make a presentation before a committee
constituted by the department which will assess the student based on the report
submitted and the presentation made. Marks will be awarded out of 100 and
appropriate grades assigned as per the regulations.
L T P C
ST2049 PROJECT WORK PHASE I (III semester) 0 0 12 6
ST2050 PROJECT WORK PHASE II (IV semester) 0 0 32 16
PURPOSE
To undertake research in an area related to the program of study
INSTRUCTIONAL OBJECTIVE
The student shall be capable of identifying a problem related to the program of study
and carry out wholesome research on it leading to findings which will facilitate
development of a new/improved product, process for the benefit of the society.
M.Tech projects should be socially relevant and research oriented ones. Each student
is expected to do an individual project. The project work is carried out in two phases –
Phase I in III semester and Phase II in IV semester. Phase II of the project work shall
be in continuation of Phase I only. At the completion of a project the student will
submit a project report, which will be evaluated (end semester assessment) by duly
appointed examiner(s). This evaluation will be based on the project report and a viva
voce examination on the project. The method of assessment for both Phase I and
Phase II is shown in the following table:
Assessment Tool Weightage
I review 10%
In- semester II review 15%
III review 35%
End semester Final viva voce examination 40%
Student will be allowed to appear in the final viva voce examination only if he / she
has submitted his / her project work in the form of paper for presentation / publication
in a conference / journal and produced the proof of acknowledgement of receipt of
paper from the organizers / publishers.
SYLLABUS FOR PROGRAM ELECTIVES
SOIL STRUCTURE INTERACTION L T P C

ST2101
PURPOSE
To get exposed to the behavioral aspects of structures when it is founded on different
soils with different characteristics.
1. To develop an idea about soil-foundation interaction
2. To understand the solid models
3. Numerical analysis of finite plates
4. To familiarize with elastic analysis of pile
5. Load - deflection predication for laterally loaded piles
UNIT I - SOIL-FOUNDATION INTERACTION (9 hours)

Introduction to soil-Foundation interaction problems, soil behaviour, Foundation
behaviour, Interface behaviour, Scope of soil foundation interaction analysis, soil
response models, Winkler, Elastic continuum, Two parameter elastic models, Elastic
plastic behaviour, Time dependent behaviour.
UNIT II - BEAM ON ELASTIC FOUNDATION-SOIL MODELS (9 hours)

Infinite beam, Two parameters, Isotropic elastic half space, Analysis of breams of
finite length, Classification of finite beams in relation to their stiffness.
UNIT III - PLATE ON ELASTIC MEDIUM (9 hours)

Infinite plate, Winkler, Two parameters, isotropic elastic medium, Thin and thick
plates, Analysis of finite plates, rectangular and circular plates, Numerical analysis of
finite plates, simple solutions.
UNIT IV - ELASTIC ANALYSIS OF PILE (9 hours)

Elastic analysis of single pile, Theoretical solutions for settlement and load
distributions, analysis of pile group, Interaction analysis, Load distribution in groups
with rigid cap.
UNIT V - LATERALLY LOADED PILE (9 hours)

Load deflection prediction for laterally loaded piles, subgrade reaction and elastic
analysis, Interaction analysis, Pile raft system, Solutions, through influence charts.
REFERENCES
1. Selva durai, A.P.S, "Elastic Analysis of Soil Foundation Interaction", Elsevier,
1979.
2. Poulos, H.G, and Davis, E. H, "Pile Foundation Analysis and Design", John
Wiley, 1980.
3. Scott, R.F, "Foundation Analysis", Prentice Hall, 1981.
4. "Structure Soil Interaction-State of Art Report", Institution of Structural
Engineers. 1978. 336.2R-88: Suggested Analysis and Design Procedures for
Combined Footings and Mats (Reapproved 2002).
ASEISMIC DESIGN OF STRUCTURES L T P C

ST2102
PURPOSE
To impart the knowledge about the fundamentals of load calculation, systems, design
and detailing aspects of structures subject to earthquake loading including recent
techniques.
1. To develop systematic knowledge of earthquake and its causes
2. To understand the basic concepts related to structural design for earthquake
loads
3. To develop an idea about various structural systems adopted
4. To familiarize with design and detailing of various types of systems
5. To introduce fundamentals of repair and rehabilitation techniques
Introduction to engineering seismology - various theories - measurement scales -
vibration measuring instruments - Past earthquakes in India and world - Response
spectrum - significance - construction & use.
UNIT II - STRUCTURAL MATERIALS AND SYSTEMS (9 hours)

Performance of structural materials under cyclic loads - masonry - steel - concrete -
soil.Various structural systems in steel and concrete for horizontal load transfer - their
behavior and limitations - braced frames - rigid frames - shear walls - wall-frame
systems.
UNIT III - STRUCTURAL PLANNING AND ANALYSIS (9 hours)
Seismic design philosophy - Design spectrum - ductility based analysis - capacity
design concepts - pushover analysis concepts - energy based design Layout and
planning of buildings in seismic zones - regular and irregular buildings - centre of
rigidity and centre of mass - torsion. Computing storey shear - drift - using provisions
of Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) codes.
UNIT IV - DESIGN AND DUCTILE DETAILING (9 hours)
Load combinations - Ductility based design - Detailing for seismic performance -
Provisions of IS: 13920 for RCC structural elements, frames, shear walls - design of
shear walls.
UNIT V - SEISMIC RETROFITTING AND ISOLATION (9 hours)
Damage Assessment techniques - safety analysis and rating - Reliability assessment
- Retrofitting techniques - materials. Base Isolation techniques - Active and passive
control devices.
REFERENCES
1. Paulay. Tand Priestly. M.N.J, "Aseismic Design of Reinforced Concrete and
Masonry Building", John Wiley and Sons, 1987.
2. Agarwal. P, and Shrikhande. M, “Earthquake Resistant Design of Structures”
Prentice Hall of India, New Delhi, 2007.
3. Anil.K.Chopra, “Dynamics of Structures (Theory and Applications to Earthquake
Engineering)”, 3rd Edition, Prentice Hall of India Private Limited. New Delhi,
2009.
4. Short course on Seismic Design of Reinforced Concrete Buildings, CEP, IIT,
Kanpur, Dec.1995.
5. Course Notes, "Structural Design for Dynamic Loads", SRM Engineering
College, 2002.
6. Allen.R.T, and Edwards.S.C, "Repair of Concrete Structures”, second edition
Blackie Academic & Professional, an imprint of Chapman hall, U.K. 1993.
7. Lecture Notes, "Health Monitoring of Structures - A Proactive Strategy", ISTE
Sponsored course held at SRMEC, Jan 2003.
8. Guidelines for - "Improving Earthquake Resistance of Housing", Building
Materials and Technology Promotion Council, Ministry Of Urban Development
and Poverty Alleviation, Department of Urban Employment and Poverty
Alleviation, Government of India, New Delhi, 1999 – 2000.
COMPUTER AIDED DESIGN L T P C

ST2103
PURPOSE
To familiarize with various principles of computer aided design including application of
artificial intelligence and optimization.
1. Basics of drafting are introduced
2. To introduce different methods of matrix Structural Analysis, finite element method
3. Use of software for design and detailing
4. Application of optimal design principles
5. To introduce fundamentals of AI and expert system
UNIT I - COMPUTER GRAPHICS (9 hours)

Graphic primitives - Transformations - Basics of 2-D drafting - Modeling of curves and
surfaces - Solid modeling- Graphic standards - Drafting software packages and
usages.
UNIT II - STRUCTURAL ANALYSIS (9 hours)

Compute Methods of Structural Analysis - Finite Element Programming - Analysis
through application packages.
UNIT III - STRUCTURAL DESIGN (9 hours)

Computer Aided Design of steel and RC Structural elements - Detailed drawing - Bill
of materials.
UNIT IV - OPTIMIZATION (9 hours)

Linear Programming - Simplex algorithm - post-optimality analysis - Project
scheduling – CPM and PERT application genetic algorithm and applications.
UNIT V - ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (9 hours)

Introduction - Heuristic search - knowledge based expert systems - Architecture and
application of KBES - Expert system shells - Principles of neural network.
REFERENCES
1. Harrison .H.B, "Structural Analysis and Design" Vol. I & II, Pergamon Press,
1991. Hinton. E and Owen .D.R.J, Finite Element Programming, Academic Press
1977.
2. Billy. E, Gillet, "Introduction to Operation Research", A Computer Oriented
Algorithmic Approach, Tata McGraw 1982.
3. Krishnamoorthy .C.S and Rajeev .S., "Computer Aided Design", Narosa
Publishing House New Delhi , 1991.
4. Richard Forsyth (Ed.), "Expert System Principles and Case Studies", - Chapman
and Hall,1965.
CONCRETE TECHNOLOGY & SPECIAL

L T P C
ST2104 CONCRETES
PURPOSE
To get exposed to behavioural aspects of concrete and to get exposed to different
types of concretes and their characteristics and applications.
1. To familiarize with the fundamentals of concrete
2. To study the different concreting methods
3. To understand the basic concepts of special concretes, types, properties and
their applications
4. To understand the basics of development in concrete material
5. To study the application of different concretes
UNIT I - CHARACTERISTCS OF CONCRETE AND MIX DESIGN (9 hours)

Properties of fresh and hardened concrete - strength, elastic properties, creep and
shrinkage - variability of concrete strength - quality control - Principles of concrete mix
design, methods of concrete mix design - High Strength Concrete Mix Design - Super
- Plasticizers - Principles involved in mix design of high performance concrete with fly
ash or GGBS replacements.
UNIT II - CONCRETING METHODS (9 hours)

Process of manufacturing of concrete-methods of transportation-placing and curing -
extreme weather concreting - special concreting methods - vacuum dewatering -
under water technology-special form work-Ready mix Concrete.
UNIT III - POLYMER AND FIBER CONCRETES (9 hours)

Polymer concrete-Types, Properties and Applications - Blended cement concretes-
Fibre-reinforced Concrete-Different types of metallic and non-metallic fibres - Types,
Properties and Applications, Slurry-infiltrated fibre reinforced concrete.
UNIT IV - FERROCEMENT, LOW AND HIGH DENSITY CONCRETES (9 hours)

Ferrocement and its applications, Light Weight concrete - High Density concrete -
Roller compacted concrete - Types, Properties and Applications.
UNIT V - OTHER CONCRETES (9 hours)

Bacterial concrete - Born again concrete (Recycled Aggregate concrete)-Electric
concrete (Smart concrete) description - applications. High performance concrete-
Production and applications-Self compacting concrete - Reactive powder concrete -
Description, Properties and Applications.
REFERENCES
1. Fintel, "Hand book of Concrete Enssi Vannostrand", CBS Publishers &
Distributors, 2004.
2. Metha. P.K, and Monterio. P.J.M, "Concrete-Structures", Properties and
Materials, 3rd Edition, McGraw Hill Professional, 2006.
3. Shetty. M.S, "Concrete Technology" Chand. S, and Company Ltd, Delhi, 2000.
4. Neville.A.M, "Properties of Concrete", Pitman Publishing Limited, London, 1990.
5. Aitkens, "High Performance Concrete", McGraw Hill, 1999.
6. Rudhani. G, "Light Weight Concrete" Academic Kiado, publishing home of
Hungarian Academy of Sciences, 1963.
DESIGN OF BRIDGES L T P C
ST2105
PURPOSE
To get exposed to the design aspects of various types of Bridges.
1. IRC specifications for road bridges and general design considerations
2. Design of slab culverts, the beam and slab bridges
3. Principles of continuous bridges and composite bridges
4. Design of prestressed concrete bridges
5. Design of bearings and substructures
UNIT I - INTRODUCTION AND INVESTIGATION FOR BRIDGES (9 hours)

Components of bridge - Classification - Need for investigation - Bidge site - Data
collection - design discharge - linear waterway - economical span - scour depth -
traffic projection - choice of bridge type.
UNIT II - LOADS ON BRIDGES (9 hours)

Indian Road Congress (IRC) bridge codes - dimensions - dead and live loads - impact
effect - wind and seismic forces - longitudinal and centrifugal forces - hydraulic forces
- earth pressure - temperature effect and secondary stresses.
UNIT III - SLAB AND T - BEAM BRIDGES (9 hours)
Design of slab bridges - skew slab culverts - box culverts. T - beam bridges - Pigeaud
curves - Courbon's theory - Hendry Jaegar method - analysis and design of T - beam
bridges.
UNIT IV - LONG SPAN BRIDGES (9 hours)

Hollow girder bridges - balanced cantilever bridges - continuous girder bridges - rigid
frame bridges - arch bridges - bow string girder bridges.
Prestressed concrete bridges - composite prestressed concrete super structures -
erection of precast girders - continuous construction - recent trends.
UNIT V - BEARINGS AND SUBSTRUCTURE (9 hours)
Design of bearings for slab, girder, skew bridges - Design of piers - abutments -
trestles, Joints - expansion joints.
REFERENCES
1. Johnson Victor. D, "Essentials of Bridge Engineering", Oxford and IBH
Publishing Co. Pvt. Ltd., New Delhi, 2006.
2. Krishna Raju .N, "Design of Bridges", fourth edition Oxford & IBM Publishing Co,
Bombay,2009.
3. Raina .V.K. "Concrete Bridge Practice", Tata McGraw Hill Publishing Co., New
Delhi - 1991
4. Taylor. F.W, Thomson S.E, and Smulski .E. "Reinforced Concrete Bridges",
John Wiley & Sons, New York 1955.
5. Conference Proceedings, 'Advances and Innovations in Bridge Engineering', IIT,
Madras and Indian Institute of Bridge Engineers, Tamilnadu, Allied Publisher,
New Delhi, 1999.
DESIGN OF REINFORCED CONCRETE
L T P C
ST2106 FOUNDATIONS
PURPOSE
To get exposed to the design aspects of foundation structural elements like footings
of various types, pile caps, shell foundation etc.
1. To study Structural aspects of footings
2. To study design of rafts and piles
3. To know design of piles
4. To study analysis of flexible beams on elastic foundations
5. To know the Structural design of steel towers-machine foundations
Review of limit state design of reinforced concrete. Structural design of isolated
footings, column pedestals, column footings, combined footings, strap footings, strip
footings under several columns.
UNIT II - STRUCTURAL DESIGN OF RAFT FOUNDATION (9 hours)

Design flat slab rafts-mat foundations-beam and slab rafts-combined piled raft
foundations-(CPRF)-circular and annular rafts.
UNIT III - STRUCTURAL DESIGN OF PILES (9 hours)
Structural design of different types of piles-under reamed pile foundations-Design of
pile cap-Pile foundation-Design of large dia socketed piles-in filled virendeel frame
foundations-steel column bases.
UNIT IV - ANALYSIS OF BEAMS (9 hours)
Analysis of flexible beams on elastic foundations-ACI method for analysis of beams
and grids on elastic foundations-Analysis of flexible plates on elastic foundations-
shells for foundations-Hyperbolic paraboloid(Hyper)shell foundations-Design of
conical shell foundation.
UNIT V - FOUNDATION FOR TOWERS (9 hours)
Design of foundation for towers-steel towers-machine foundations-general design
principles-structural design of foundation to Rotary machine, reciprocating machine
and impact machine.
REFERENCES
1. Varghese. P.C, "Design of Reinforced Concrete Foundations"-Prentic-Hall of
India Pvt Ltd,2009.
2. Varghese, "Foundation Engineering" - Prentic-Hall of India Pvt Ltd.
3. Kurien .N.P, "Design of foundation systems-Principles and Practices", 3rd Edition,
Alpha Science International, 2005.
4. Bowles .J.E, "Foundation Analysis & Design", Fifth edition, Mcgraw Hill-New
Delhi (1997).
DESIGN OF SHELL AND FOLDED PLATE

L T P C
ST2107 STRUCTURES
PURPOSE
To get exposure to the design of special structures involving shells and folded plates.
1. To distinguish between the shell structures and folded plate structures
2. To know Importance of membrane theory and its limitation
3. To study different types surface generation using linear elements
4. To know design aspects of shells-developable and non developable shells
5. To know design of folded plate roofs
Structural behaviour of thin shells and folded plates - membrane theory of shells -
classification of shells - Translational and rotational shells - Ruled surfaces - methods
of generating the surface of different shells like hyperboloid, elliptic paraboloid -
conical.
UNIT II - DESIGN OF SHELLS WITH DOUBLE CURVATURE (9 hours)
Design of the following types of shells - Spherical shell - Conical shell - Parabolic and
Ellipsoid - Cooling towers.
UNIT III - DESIGN OF CYLINDRICAL SHELLS (9 hours)
Design of cylindrical shell with edge beam using theory for long shells.
UNIT IV - DESIGN OF HYPERBOLIC PARABOLOID (9 hours)
Surface definition - determination of forces - forces with the edge members.
UNIT V - DESIGN OF FOLDED PLATE ROOFS (9 hours)
Assumptions in the analysis of folded plates - Design of folded plates - Theory of
bending of thin plates with lateral loads and in plane loads - Scheme for de-
shuttering.
REFERENCES
1. Ramaswamy. G.S, - "Design and Constructions of Concrete Shell Roofs" - CBS
Publishers and Distributors - New Delhi – 1986.
2. Chatterjee,B.K, - "Theory and Design of Concrete Shell", - Chapman & Hall,
Newyork-third edition, 1988.
3. Bandhopadhyay. J.N, "Thin shell Structures" - Classical and Modern Analysis"
New Age International Publishers - New Delhi. 1986.
DESIGN OF STEEL-CONCRETE COMPOSITE
L T P C
ST2108 STRUCTURES
PURPOSE
To bring about an exposure to composite structural members and carry out the
design of connections and girder bridges.
1. To understand the concept of steel - concrete composite member
2. To understand the behaviour of composite beams, columns
3. To design composite girder bridges and understand the seismic behaviour of
composite structures
4. To know the design of connections
5. To study specific case studies
Introduction to Steel - Concrete Composite Construction - Theory of Composite
Structures -Introduction to Steel - Concrete - Steel - Sandwitch Construction -
Behaviour of composite beams and columns .
UNIT II - DESIGN OF COMPOSITE MEMBERS (9 hours)
Design of Composite beams – Design of Composite Columns - Design of Composite
Trusses.
UNIT III - DESIGN OF CONNECTIONS (9 hours)
Types of Connections - Design of Connections in Composite structures - Shear
Connections - Design of Connections in composite trusses.
UNIT IV - COMPOSITE GIRDER BRIDGES (9 hours)
Behaviour of girder bridges - Design concepts.
UNIT V - CASE STUDIES (9 hours)

Case Studies on steel - concrete composite construction structures in buildings -
Seismic behaviour of composite structures and design methods.
REFERENCES
1. "Teaching Resource Material for Structural Steel Design", Volume 2/3 jointly
prepared by 1. I.I.T., MS 2. Anna University 3. SERC, MS 4. "Institute for Steel
Development and growth", Calcutta.
2. Owens .G.W, & Knowels.P. "Steel Designs Manual", (sixth Edition) Steel
Concrete Institute (UK) Oxford Black; well Scientific Publications, 2003.
3. Johnson.R.P, "Composite Structures of Steel and Concrete". Vol-I, # Oxford
Black; well Scientific Publications (Third Edition) U.K. 2004.
ADVANCED ANALYSIS AND DESIGN FOR WIND
L T P C
ST2109 EARTHQUAKE AND OTHER DYNAMIC LOADS
Total Contact Hours – 45 3 0 0 3
PURPOSE
To create a comprehensive knowledge on the analysis and design of structures
subjected to wind, blast and seismic loading.
1. To study the behaviour of R.C.C. under the action of impact and cyclic loads
2. To study the effect of wind of loading on structures, their analysis and design
3. To bring about exposure to blast loads their effect on structure, analysis and
design
4. To study the characteristics of seismic loading and to design structures subjected
to seismic loads
5. To study the design of structures against impact loads
Behaviour of concrete, steel, masonry and soil under impact and cyclic loads - review
of structural dynamics with reference to SDOF, MDOF and continuous systems -
ductility and its importance - factors affecting design against dynamic loads.
UNIT II - INTRODUCTION TO WIND LOADING (9 hours)

Spectral studies, gust factor, wind velocity, methods of measurements-variation of
speed with height - Wind tunnel studies - types of tunnel- modeling requirements -
interpretation of results - aero elastic models.
UNIT III - WIND EFFECTS (9 hours)

Wind on structures - rigid structures - static and dynamic effects - tall buildings -
chimneys.
UNIT IV - INTRODUCTION TO SEISMIC LOADING (9 hours)

Elements of engineering seismology - theory of vibrations - response spectra -
Structural configuration - seismic performance - irregular buildings - soil performance
- modern concepts - base isolation - adoptive system - case studies performance of
regular buildings - 3-D computer analysis of building systems - study of analysis
results - and interpretation-Ductile detailing as per BIS codes.
UNIT V - DESIGN AGAINST BLAST AND IMPACT (9 hours)

Characteristics of internal and external blast - impact and impulse loads - pressure
distribution on buildings above ground due to external blast - underground explosion -
design of buildings for blast and impact as per BIS codes of practice.
REFERENCES
1. Bungale S, Taranath, "Structural Analysis and Design of Tall Buildings", CRC
Press, CRC Press, 2010.
2. Peter Sachs, "Wind Forces in Engineering", Pergamon Press, new York 1978
3. Lawson, T.V, "Wind Effects on Building", Vol I and II, Applied Science
Publishers, London 1980.
4. Bela Goschy, "Design of Buildings to withstand abnormal Loading",
Butterworths, 1990.
5. Kolousek. Et al "Wind effects on Civil Engineering Structures", Elseveir
Publications, 1984.
6. Cook, N.J, "The designers guide to Wind Loading of Building Structures", 1990
7. Course Notes, "Seismic Design of Reinforced Concrete Structures", I.I.T Kanpur,
2000.
8. Dowling, C.H, "Blast Vibration Monitoring and Control", Prentice Hall Inc.,
Englewood Cliffs, 1985.
DESIGN OF TALL BUILDINGS L T P C

ST2110
PURPOSE
To impart the overall knowledge about the material, elements and systems with
planning, analysis and design involved in Tall Buildings.
1. To introduce various systems of tall buildings
2. To know about different types of loads, materials and design philosophy
3. Various structural systems with their behaviour are introduced
4. To impart knowledge about static, dynamic and stability analysis of various
systems
5. To know about recent topics of research of tall buildings

Design Philosophy - History - advantages and disadvantages - Vertical city concepts -
essential amenities - fire safety - water supply - drainage and garbage disposal -
service systems - structural and foundation systems. Factors affecting height, growth
and form - Human comfort criteria.
UNIT II - LOADS AND MATERIALS (9 hours)

Gravity loading - Dead and Live load - calculation - Impact and construction loads.
Wind loading - static and dynamic approach - Analytical and wind tunnel experimental
method. Earthquake loading - Equivalent lateral force, Modal analysis - combination
of loading in various design philosophies. Materials for tall buildings - High strength
concrete - Light weight concrete - Fibre reinforced concrete Composite Materials.
UNIT III - STRUCTURAL SYSTEMS (9 hours)

Behavior of High Rise structures - Different system for load distribution in steel and
concrete - Vertical and horizontal load resistant systems - Rigid frames - braced
frames - infilled frames - shear walls - wall frames - tubular systems - outrigger braced
systems - Mega systems.
UNIT IV - ANALYSIS AND DESIGN (9 hours)

Analysis and Design principles of various horizontal load transfer systems -
approximate methods - Modelling for accurate analysis - 3D analysis - Member forces
- displacements. Analysis for various secondary effects - Creep, shrinkage and
temperature. Stability Analysis - Overall buckling analysis of frames, wall frames,
approximate methods, second order effects of gravity loading, P - effect and various
methods of analysis - influence of foundation instability, out of plumb effects - Elastic
Deformations. Dynamic Analysis - Principles of design of tall braced frames for
earthquake and blast resistant design.

Structural systems for future generation buildings - Expert systems for consultations -
Economics - Research needs in tall building materials, systems and designs.
REFERENCES
1. Schuller .W.G, "High Rise Building Structures", John Wiley & sons, 1977.
2. Lynn .S, Beedle, "Advances in Tall Buildings", CBS Publishers and Distributors,
New Delhi, 1996.
3. Lin T.Y, and Burry. D, Stotes, "Structural Concepts and Systems for Architects
and Engineers ", John Wiley, 1994.
4. Gupta.Y.P,(Editor), “Proceedings of National Seminar on High Rise Structures
- Design and Construction Practices for Middle Level Cities”, New Age
International Limited, New Delhi,1995.
5. Lecture Notes on "Tall Buildings" - Short Term Course organized by Civil
Engineering Department, SRM Engg college, Kattankulathur. June 2002.
6. Smith .B.S, and Coull .A, "Tall Building Structure", 'Analysis and Design', John
Wiley & Sons, Inc., 1991.
7. Taranath .B.S, "Structural Analysis and Design of Tall Buildings", Mc Graw Hill
Co. 1988.
DISASTER RESISTANT STRUCTURES L T P C

ST2111
PURPOSE
To get an exposure to types of disaster and understand the concept behind the
design of disaster resistant structures.
1. To understand the design philosophy for loads, earthquake and wind
2. To study the materials to be used, and design to be made for disaster resistant
structures
3. To study damage assessment and retrofitting
4. To understand materials design and detailing for life line structures
5. To know techniques of damage assessment
UNIT I - BEHAVIOUR OF LIFE LINE STRUCTURES (9 hours)

Design philosophy to resist flood, cyclone, and earthquake and fire disasters-National
and International Codes of practice - By-laws of urban and semi-urban areas - Past
history and lessons from disasters - Approach to traditional and Modern Structures -
Concept of life period based Design - case studies.
UNIT II - COMMUNITY STRUCTURES (9 hours)

Safety analysis and rating - Reliability assessment repairs and Retrofitting techniques
of Community Structures - Protection of Nuclear Structures - Dams, bridges and
buildings.
UNIT III - REHABILITATION AND RETROFITTING (9 hours)

Testing and evaluation - Classification according to safety level - methods and
materials for strengthening for different disasters - qualification test.
UNIT IV - MATERIALS, DESIGN AND DETAILING (9 hours)

Modern Materials for disasters reduction - Detailing aspects of structures subject to
probable disasters - Construction techniques - Analysis methodology - Techniques for
optimal performance - Provisions for artificial disasters - blast and impact.
UNIT V - TECHNIQUES OF DAMAGE ASSESSMENT (9 hours)

Damage surveys - Maintenance and modification to improve hazard resistance -
application GIS in disaster management - foundation improvement techniques.
REFERENCES
1. Raiker .R.N, "Learning from failures, Deficiencies in Design, Construction and
Service", R&D Center, Raiker Bhavan, 1987.
2. Allen .R.T, and Edwards .S.C., "Repairs of Concrete Structure", #CCCCCC;ie
and Sons, U.K.1987.
3. Moskvin .V "Concrete and Reinforced Concrete" - Deterioration and protection -
MIR Publishers - Moscow 1983.
4. Lecture notes on the course "Disasters Management" - conducted by Anna
University, 2000.
OFFSHORE STRUCTURES L T P C
ST2112
PURPOSE
To get exposed to special features of offshore structures like geometry, forces
encountered, structural modeling for design purpose together with their design.
1. To develop the knowledge of wave generalized process and wave theories
2. To understand the forces on offshore structure
3. To develop an idea about foundation and structural modeling
4. To familiarize with foundation analysis and dynamics of offshore structures
5. Design of offshore structures with failure probability
UNIT I - WAVE THEORIES (9 hours)

Wave generation process, small and finite amplitude wave theories.
UNIT II - FORCES ON OFFSHORE STRUCTURES (9 hours)

Wind forces, wind forces on vertical, inclined cylinders, structures - current forces and
use of Morrison equation.
UNIT III - OFFSHORE SOIL AND STRUCTURE MODELLING (9 hours)

Different type of offshore structures, foundation modeling, structural modeling.
UNIT IV - ANALYSIS OF OFFSHORE STRUCTURES (9 hours)

Static methods of analysis, foundation analysis and dynamics of offshore structures.
UNIT V - DESIGN OF OFFSHORE STRUCTURES (9 hours)

Design of platforms, helipads, jacket tower and mooring cables and pipelines -
Corrosion and Fatigue Failure.
REFERENCES
1. Chakrabarti. S.K, "Hydrodynamics of Offshore Structures", Computational
mechanics, Publications, 1987.
2. Thamas .H, Dawson, "Offshore Structural Engineering", Prentice Hall Inc.
Englewood, Cliffs, N.J. 1983.
3. API Recommended Practice for Planning, “Designing and Constructing Fixed
Offshore Platform”, American Petroleum Institute Publication, RP2A, Dallas,
Texas, 1983.
4. Wiegel .R.L, "Oceanographical Engineering", Prentice Hall Inc. Englewood,
Cliffs, N.J. 1964.
5. Brebia .C.A, Walker .S., "Dynamic Analysis of Offshore Structures", New - Nes
Butterworths, U.K 1979.
6. Reddy. DV, and Arockiasamy M, "Offshore Structures", Vol.1, Krieger
Publication Company, Malabar, Florida, 1991.
MAINTENANCE AND REHABILITATION OF

L T P C
ST2113 STRUCTURES
PURPOSE
To provide a comprehensive knowledge on the diagnosis, assessment and material
application relating to maintenance and rehabilitation of structures.
1. To assess the diagnosis and extent of distress
2. To arrive at the repair techniques
3. To choose the appropriate material and its application
4. To study strengthening and demolition of structural components
5. To know about maintenance of structures
UNIT I - GENERAL ASPECTS (9 hours)

Performance of construction materials and components in actual structure for
strength, permeability, thermal properties and cracking effects due to climate,
temperature, chemicals, wear and erosion, Design and construction errors, Effects of
cover thickness.
UNIT II - MAINTENANCE AND DIAGNOSIS OF FAILURE (9 hours)

Definitions: Maintenance, Repair and rehabilitation, Facets of Maintenance,
Importance of Maintenance, Various aspects of inspection - Assessment procedure
for evaluating a damaged structure. Diagnosis of construction failures.
UNIT III - DAMAGES AND THEIR REMEDIES (9 hours)

Corrosion damage of reinforced concrete, methods of corrosion protection, corrosion
inhibitors, corrosion resistant steels, cathodic protection, rust eliminators. Causes of
deterioration of concrete, steel, masonry and timber structures, surface deterioration,
efflorescence, causes, preventive measures such as coatings for embedded steel
and set concrete.
UNIT IV - MATERIALS AND TECHNIQUES OF REPAIR (9 hours)

Special concrete and mortar, concrete chemicals, expansive cement, polymer
concrete sulphur infiltrated concrete, Ferro cement, fiber reinforced concrete.
Methods of repair in concrete, steel, masonry and timber structures. Gunite and
shotcrete, epoxy injection.
UNIT V - STRENGTHENING AND DEMOLITION ASPECT (9 hours)

Strengthening of existing structures - repairs to overcome low member strength,
deflection, cracking, chemical disruption, weathering, wear, fire, leakage, marine
exposure, use of non destructive testing techniques for evaluation, load testing of
structure - Demolition of structures using engineered and non engineered techniques
- case studies.
REFERENCES
1. Shetty .M.S, "Concrete, Technology", Theory and Practice, S.Chand and
Company, New Delhi 2010.
2. Raiker .R.N, "Learning from Failures, Deficiencies in Design, Construction and
Service", - R&D Centre (SDCPL), Raikar Bhavan, Bombay 1987.
3. "Repair & Rehabilitation" "Compilation from The Indian Concrete Journal", - ACC
- RCD Publication 2001.
4. "Health Monitoring of Structures" - A Proactive strategy - proceedings of the
ISTE sponsored short course, organized by the Department of Civil Engineering,
S.R.M. Engineering College, S.R.M. Nagar, January 2003.
5. Revision compbell, Allen and Itarold Roper, "Concrete Structures Materials
Maintenance and Repair" Longman Scientific and Technical UK 1991.
6. Allen .R.T and Edwards .S.C, "Repair of Concrete Structures", Blakie and Sons,
UK 1987.
PRESTRESSED CONCRETE STRUCTURES L T P C

ST2114
PURPOSE
To provide comprehensive understanding on the design of prestressed concrete
structures including indeterminate structures.
1. To study the analysis of PSC flexural members
2. To carry out the complete design of tension members
3. To study analysis and design of compression member
4. To study analysis and design of composite beam member
5. To study analysis and design of indeterminate structures
UNIT I - ANALYSIS OF PSC FLEXURAL MEMBERS (9 hours)
Basic Concepts, Stresses at transfer and service loads, ultimate strength in flexure -
code provisions in - deflection (short - long term) in (IS, BS, ACI).
UNIT II - DESIGN OF TENSION MEMBERS (9 hours)

Design for shear, bond and torsion Design of End blocks - Design of Tension
Members - Design of prestressed concrete cylindrical water tanks - Design of
prestressed concrete pipes.
UNIT III - DESIGN OF COMPRESSION MEMBERS (9 hours)

Compression members with and without flexure - its application in design of piles.
UNIT IV - COMPOSITE BEAMS (9 hours)

Composite construction with precast PSC beams and cast-in-situ R.C. Slab - Analysis
and Design - Ultimate Strength - their applications - Special Structures like folded
plates, prestressed cylindrical shells, spherical shells, partial prestressing - Principles,
analysis and design concepts, crackwidth.
UNIT V - STATICALLY INDETERMINATE STRUCTURES (9 hours)
Analysis and design - continuous beams - Concept of linear transformation -
concordant cable profile and cap cables.
REFERENCES
1. Krishna Raju.N, "Prestressed Concrete", 4th Edition, Tata McGraw Hill
Publishing Co. New Delhi 2006.
2. Sinha .N.C, & Roy. S.K, "Fundamentals of Prestressed Concrete”, S.Chand &
Co., 1985.
3. Rajagopalan .N, "Prestressed Concrete", 2th Edition, Alpha Science
International, Limited, 2005 .
4. Lin .T.Y, "Design of Prestressed Concrete Structures", John Wiley and Sons -
Inc – 1981.
5. Leonhardt .F. "Prestressed Concrete Design and Construction", - Second Edition
Wilhelm Ernst & Sohn, Berlin, 1964.
6. Guyon .V, "Limit State Design of Prestressed Concrete", - Vol - 1 & 2, Applied
Science Publishers, London 1995.
7. Dayaratnam.P, "Prestressed Concrete", Tata McGraw Hill Publishing Co. New
Delhi 2000.
OPTIMIZATION IN STRUCTURAL DESIGN L T P C

ST2115
PURPOSE
To study optimization techniques and their application to structural design.
1. To study the elements of optimization techniques like linear, quadratic, dynamic
and geometric programming
2. To study the underlying concepts of structural design like minimum weight and
minimum cost design
3. To bring about an understanding of application of optimization techniques
structural design problems
4. To know about computer application to optimization
5. To understand game theory

Basic concepts of minimum weight, minimum cost design, Objective function,
constraints, classical methods.
UNIT II - OPTIMIZATION TECHNIQUES AND ALGORITHMS (9 hours)
Linear, Integer, Quadratic, Dynamic and Geometric programming methods for optimal
design of structural elements.
UNIT III - COMPUTER SEARCH METHODS (9 hours)

Linear programming methods for plastic design of frames, Computer search methods
for univariate and multivariate Minimization.
UNIT IV - OPTIMIZATION THEOREMS (9 hours)

Optimization by structural theorems, Maxwell, Mitchell and Heyman's theorems for
trusses and frames, Fully stressed design with deflection constraints, optimality
criterion methods.
UNIT V - GAME THEORY (9 hours)

Strategies and their properties - pure and mixed strategies, two person zero games,
Minimax Maximin, saddle point, value of game - Rule of Dominance - Graphical
solution.
REFERENCES
1. Uri Krisch, "Optimum Structural Design", McGraw Hill Book Co, 1981.
2. Richard Bronson, "Operation Research", Schaum's Outline series, MacGraw Hill
Book Co, Singapore, 1983.
3. Pun, "Introduction to Optimization in Practice", John Wiley Eastern Limited, New
Delhi, 1997.
4. Haugen, "Probabilistic Approaches to Design", John Wiley Eastern Limited, New
Delhi, 1997.
5. Fox, R.C, "Optimization methods for Engineering Design", Addison Wesley,
1997.
6. Rao, S.S, "Optimization Theory and applications", Wiley Eastern Limited, New
Delhi, 2004.
7. Spunt, "Optimum structural Design", Civil Engineering and Engineering
mechanics Services, Prentice hall, New Jersey, 1986.
STABILITY OF STRUCTURES L T P C
ST2116
PURPOSE
To get exposed to the concept of stability, stability analysis and its application to a
few problems.
1. Concept and characteristics of stability problems
2. Buckling of columns with remotes end conditions
3. Importance of tersianal and lateral buckling
4. Buckling of rectangular and circular plates
5. Approximate methods and application for finite difference methods
Concept of stability - Approaches to stability analysis - characteristics of stability
problems.
UNIT II - STABILITY OF STRUCTURES (9 hours)

Buckling of columns with various end conditions columns under eccentric loading - In
elastic buckling of columns - beam columns.
UNIT III -TORSIONAL AND LATERAL BUCKLING (9 hours)

Torsional buckling - Lateral buckling of beams - pure bending of simply supported
beam and cantilever - beams with udl and concentrated load.
UNIT IV - BUCKLING OF PLATES (9 hours)
Governing differential equation - Navier's solution for rectangular plates, circular
plates with clamped and free edge conditions - supporting concentrated central load,
edge moment and uniform load.
UNIT V - HIN SHELLS OF REVOLUTION (9 hours)

Geometry of Shells-Shell of revolution, membrane equilibrium with axial symmetry,
membrane theory of anti-symmetrically loaded shells.
REFERENCES
1. Chajes, "A Principles of Structures Stability Theory", Prentice Hall, 1974.
2. Allen.H.G, and Bulson.P.S, "Background to Buckling", McGraw Hill Book
Company, 1980.
3. Brush and Almorth, "Buckling of Bars, Plates and Shells", McGraw Hill book
Company, 1975.
4. Seely, F.B, and Smith, J.O, "Advanced Mechanics of Materials", 2nd Edition,
John Wiley and Sons, Inc., New York. 1952.
5. Timoshenko.S, and Woinowsby - Krieger.S, "Theory of Plates and Shells", 2nd
Ed. Mc Graw - Hill Book Co., New York 1959.
6. Ashwini Kumar, "Stability Theory of Structures", Tata Mc Graw Hill Co., New
Delhi, 1985.
Theory of Plates L T P C
ST2117
PURPOSE
To study the behaviour of thin plates and different load conditions and the analysis
techniques including analysis for large deflection of plates.
1. To analyse the plates under lateral load
2. To understand the analytical solution for rectangular plates using classical and
numerical methods
3. To study large deflection theory and understand the concepts of design
4. To understand about thick plates
5. To study engineering design approach to plates
UNIT I - LATERALLY LOADED PLATES (9 hours)

Theory of bending of thin plates with lateral loads-Governing differential equation and
various boundary conditions - in Cartesian and Polar coordination.
UNIT II - RECTILINEAR PLATES (9 hours)
Classical solution for rectangular plates with different types of loads and boundary
conditions - Navier's and Levy's solution methods - continuous plates (introduction
only).
UNIT III - CIRCULAR PLATES (9 hours)
Symmetrical bending of circular plates, plates on elastic foundation.
UNIT IV - NUMERICAL AND APPROXIMATE METHODS (9 hours)
Finite Difference Methods - improved finite difference Methods - Energy Methods -
Variational Methods - Galerkin's Methods - Matrix displacement Methods - Lattice
analogy - Finite Element Method (Introduction only) - application to plates.
Large - Deflection Theory - influence surface for plates - Skew plates - orthotropic
plate bending theory and bending of thick plates - Mindlin's Theory - Layered plates
Engineering approach to design of plates and continuously supported floor slabs -
Application of flat plate theory to design of flat slabs.
REFERENCES
1. Szilard. R "Theory and Analysis of Plates, Classical and Numerical Methods",
Wiley, 2004.
2. Timoshenko, S and Krieger, S.W. "Theory of Plates and Shells", Textbook
Publishers 2003.
INFRASTRUCTURE ENGINEERING FOR
L T P C
ST2118 SANITARY STRUCTURES
PURPOSE
To get exposed to the special requirements to be considered in the design of
environmental structures and their detailed design incorporating codal requirements.
1. Structural design of steel, cast iron piping sewage tanks
2. Design of water retaining structures
3. Importance of special structure
4. Repair and rehabilitation methods for masonry concrete and steel structure
5. Design of steel, lattice structures used in water and sewerage works
UNIT I - DESIGN OF PIPES (9 hours)

Structural Design of Concrete, Prestressed Concrete, Steel and cast iron piping
mains, Sewage tanks design.
UNIT II - ANALYSIS AND DESIGN OF WATER TANKS (9 hours)

I. S. Codes for Design of Water retaining Structures - Design of concrete roofing
system Cylindrical, Spherical, Conical Shapes using membrane theory. Design of
Circular, Rectangular, Spherical and Intze types of tanks using concrete. Design of
prestressed concrete cylindrical tanks.
UNIT III - SPECIAL STRUCTURES (9 hours)

Design of Special purpose structures - underground reservoirs and swimming pools,
intake towers, structural design including foundation of water retaining structures such
as settling tanks, clarifloculators, aeration tanks, Imhoff tanks.
UNIT IV - REPAIR AND REHABILITATION OF STRUCTURES (9 hours)

Diagonising the cause and damage, identification of different types of structural and
non structural cracks - repair and rehabilitation methods for masonry, concrete and
steel structures.
UNIT V - SEWERAGE WORKS (9 hours)

Design of Steel, Lattice Structures used in water and sewerage works - Protection
methods of both RC and Steel structures.
REFERENCES
1. Dayanatnam .P, "Reinforced Concrete", Wheeler and Co, New Delhi. 1999.
2. Krishna Raju .N, "Prestressed Concrete", Tata Mc Graw Hill Publishing Co. New
Delhi, 2000.
3. Ramaswamy .G.S, “Design and Construction of Concrete Shell roofs”, CBS
publishers - New Delhi – 2005.
ST2119 THEORY OF SHELLS L T P C
PURPOSE
To study the classification of shells, their behaviour and analysis using classical and
modern methods.
1. To study shell theories - membrane theory and bending theory
2. To get exposed to variational methods of analysis
3. To get exposed to computer based analysis of shells
4. To know about various shells and theories
5. To understand design of shells
UNIT I - CLASSIFICATION OF SHELLS AND SHELL THEORIES (9 hours)

Singly curved and doubly curved shells - developable and non-developable - other
special types Classification of shell theories - non-linear shell theory - Indian Code
Recommendations - Recommendations of ACI committee 334.
UNIT II - MEMBRANE THEORY OF THIN SHELLS (9 hours)

General- pseudo stress resultants - equation of equilibrium characteristic lines
Conical, circular domes-Hyperbolic paraboloids - elliptic and rotational paraboloid
shells - conoids.
UNIT III - BENDING THEORY OF THIN SHELLS (9 hours)

General - differential equations of equilibrium in terms of displacements. Bending
analysis of translational shells - circular cylindrical shells - Hyperbolic paraboloids
bounded by straight lines.
UNIT IV - VARIATIONAL METHODS OF ANALYSIS (9 hours)

Gelarkin's method - Hyperbolic paraboloids bounded by straight lines - rotational
paraboloids-conoids.
UNIT V - COMPUTER BASED ANALYSIS OF SHELLS (9 hours)

shallow rectangular shell element - doubly curved shell element using polynomials -
isoparametric elements - bilinear degenerated shell element - eight noded shell
element.
REFERENCES
1. Timoshenko .S, and Krieger. S.W, "Theory of Plates and Shells", McGraw Hill
Book Co., New York, 1990.
2. Flugge, "Stresses in shells", 2nd edition, Springer - Verlag, Berlin,1962.
3. Bilington .D.P, "Thin Shell Concrete Structures", 2nd edition, McGraw Hill Book
Co., New York, 1990.
4. Ugural .I.L, "Theory and Practice of Shell Structures", Wilhelm Ernst and john,
Berlin, 1968.
5. Bandyopadhyay .J.N, "Thin Shell Structures", Classical and modern analyses,
New age International Publishers, 1988.
6. Ramaswamy .G.S, "Design Construction Concrete Shell Roofs". Krieger. R.E,
University of California, 1984.
DAM SAFETY L T P C
ST2120
PURPOSE
To provide comprehensive knowledge to the students doing research, about the
Analysis and Design of dams and dam safety to apply them in the above field.
1. To know about the classification dams and Selection of dams
2. To know the Analysis of dams for stability for various forces including Earth
quake
3. To know about the design of dams
4. To study about the dam safety
5. To know about the computer analysis of dams by FEM and the various packages
used for the analysis
UNIT I - DAMS IN GENERAL (9 hours)

Definition uses and history of dam Construction, Modern dams. Various kinds of
dams, problems in dam construction. Classification of dams by their uses and by
hydraulic designs, rigid and non rigid dams, factors governing the selection of dams
selecting of dam site.
UNIT II - ANALYSIS, DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION OF GRAVITY DAM (9 hours)

Introduction. Typical cross section, forces acting, Earth quake forces, Wight of dam,
Combination of forces for design. Modes of failures and criteria for the structural
stability of gravity dams. Gravity method or two dimensional stability Analysis,
Construction of gravity dams, construction of galleries in gravity dams, shear keys,
water stops, foundation treatment for gravity dams.
UNIT III - SPILLWAYS, ENERGY DISSIPATERS (9 hours)

Definition. Location, Subsidiary or emergency spillway or beaching section. Design
Consideration for the main spillway, controlled and Uncontrolled spillways, Design of
crest of spillways Energy dissipation below overflow spillways, Energy dissipation
below other types of spillways, stilling basin.
UNIT IV - REQUIREMENTS OF TESTS FOR DAM SAFETY (9 hours)
Introduction Requirements for checking the safety of a dam. Earthen dam evaluation-
Dams with Heterogeneous construction materials-Concrete dam evaluation - Non-
destructive testing-Laboratory studies-Requirement of repair materials, repair
techniques of damages due to cracks, Cavitations and for Abrasion Erosion.
UNIT V - COMPUTER ANALSIS OF DAMS (9 hours)

Identification of computer program-Methods of Analysis, Finite element method-
Analysis of dam-Static Analysis-Dynamic Analysis-Results and interpretation-
Eligibility of the packages used in the dam Analysis.
REFERENCES
1. William. P, Creager. D, Justin and Hinds, “Engineering for dams vol.1”,
Hesperides Press, 2006.
2. Notes on the training course on structural, Hydrological and foundation
Engineering aspects concerning Dam safety by Prof Santhakumar. A.A, & Dr.
Rajarathnam. S, organized by the Dam Safety Directorate, PWD, Chennai - 5
at the college of Engineering, Guindy, Anna University, Chennai - 600 025.
BRIDGE MAINTENANCE MANAGEMENT L T P C

ST2121
PURPOSE
To introduce the concepts of monitoring, testing and maintaining bridge structures in
their life span.
1. To introduce the philosophy underlying bridge maintenance management
2. To study the salient features of bridge deterioration,
3. To study testing assessment and monitoring of bridge structures
4. To know the causes of bridge deterioration
5. To know the stress monitoring in bridge structures

Bridge maintenance management - The system - Inspection - Inspection equipments
- planning - condition rating.
UNIT II - ASSESSMENT AND EVALUATION (9 hours)

Basic consideration - structural safety - analysis method - Reliability concepts.
UNIT III - NON DESTRUCTIVE TESTING (9 hours)

Concrete Elements - Corrosion analysis equipments - Resistivity measurements -
Rebarlocators - Ultrosonic testing - Rebound hammer - carbonation test - permeability
testing - internal fracture tester - impulse rador - infrared thermography - Endoscopy -
Impact echo - Radiography - coring - steel elements - masonry elements.
UNIT IV - BRIDGE DETERIORATION (9 hours)

Basic Theory - Discount rate - Traffic disruption - Future development - maintenance
strategy - performance profiles - whole life assessment.
UNIT V - STRESSS MEASUREMENTS AND BRIDGE MONITORING (9 hours)

In - situ residual stresses - stress relief principle - Indirect stress management - Live
load stresses - Monitoring - scour sensing - load cells - displacement transducers -
Traffic monitoring.
REFERENCES
1. Ryall .M J, "Bridge Management", Butterworth Heinemann, Oxford, 2009.
2. Proc. First “International Conference on Bridge Management” (1990). Elsevier,
London.
3. Proc. Second “International Conference on Bridge Management”(1993). Thomas
Telford, London.
4. Proc. Third “International Conference on Bridge Management” (1996). F & N
Spon, London.
5. Proc. Fourth “International Conference on Bridge Management” (2000). Thomas
Telford, London.
GROUND IMPROVEMENT TECHNIQUES L T P C
ST2122
PURPOSE
To acquire an in-depth knowledge on the ground improvement techniques aimed at improving
the bearing capacity of soils.
1. Effect of dewatering on ground characteristics
2. Sand drains
3. Stone column and soil nailing
4. Earth reinforcement
5. Soil grouting
UNIT I - DEWATERING (9 hours)

Introduction-scope and necessity of ground improvement in geotechnical engineering,
basic concepts and philosophy-Drainage - Ground Water lowering by well points,
deep wells, vacuum and electro-osmotic methods. Stabilisation by thermal and
freezing techniques.
UNIT II - COMPACTRION AND SAND DRAINS (9 hours)

In-situ compaction of granular and cohesive soils, surface compaction, deep
compaction, compaction sand piles - concept, design, factors influencing compaction.
consolidation - preloading with sand drains, fabric drains etc theories of sand drains -
design and relative merits.
UNIT III - STONE COLUMN, LIME PILES AND SOIL NAILING (9 hours)
Stone column, lime piles - functions - methods of installation - design, estimation of
load carrying capacity and settlement, Root piles, soil nailing - Applications.
UNIT IV - EARTH REINFORCEMENT (9 hours)

Earth reinforcement - Principles and basic mechanism of reinforces earth, simple
design, Geotextiles and their applications, filtration, drainage, separation, erosion
control - case studies.
UNIT V - GROUTING (9 hours)

Grouting - types of grout - suspension and solution grouts - basic requirements of
grout - grouting equipment - injection methods - gout monitoring. Electro - chemical
stabilization - stabilization with cement and lime etc. stabilization of expansive clays.
REFERENCES
1. Moseley .M. D, “Ground Treatment”, Black willie Academic and professional,
1998.
2. Davies .M.C, and Schlosser. F, “Ground Improvement Geo Systems”, American
Society of Civil Engineers, 1997.
3. Jewell .R.A, “Soil Reinforcement with Geotextiles”, CIRIA, London, 1996.
4. Das .B.M, “Principles of Foundation Engineering”, Cengage Learning,
2010.(seventh Edition).
5. Jones .J.E.P, “Earth Reinforcement and Soil structure”, Butterworths, 1985.
6. Balasubramaniam, A.S, “Symposium on Recent Developments in Ground
improvement Techniques”, Balkema Publishers, 1985.
7. Koerner, R.M. and Welsh, J.P, “Contruction and Geotechnical Engineering Using
Synthetic Fabrics”. John Wiley, 1990.
8. Balasubramaniam .A.S, Bergado. D.T, Yodbhir, Seah. T. S, Nutalaya. P, and
Phienwej .N, “Prediction versus performance in Geotechnical Engineering”,
Bangkok, Balkema. A.A,1992.
9. Hehn .R.V, “Practical Guide to Grouting of Underground structures”, ASCE 1996.
10. Shroff .A. V, “Grouting Technology in Tunneling and Dam”, Oxford & IBH
Publishing Co. Pvt. Ltd., New Delhi, 1999.
11. www.geoforum.com
SEISMIC RETROFIT OF BUILDINGS L T P C

ST2123
Total Contact Hours – 45 3 0 0 3
PURPOSE
To get conversant with latest techniques in seismic Retrofit of Buildings.
1. To introduce the basics of seismic
2. To know the basic concepts of seismic analysis and design
3. To understand retrofit of buildings, and seismic vulnerability assessment
4. To introduce retrofit strategies for different types of buildings
5. To understand retrofit of historical buildings
UNIT I - BASIC CONCEPTS (9 hours)

To know the basic concepts of earthquakes seismic design and retrofit of buildings,
seismic vulnerability assessment, retrofit strategies for different types of buildings.
BASIC CONCEPTS Making buildings safe against earthquakes-Introduction to
earthquakes-factors affecting the response of a building-Importance of lateral
strength-importance of ductility-importance of integrity-essentials of seismic design of
masonry buildings, RC buildings - how EQ-safe is our building-To retrofit or not-
retrofit of non engineered and Masonry Buildings, RC Buildings. Need for seismic
evaluation of existing buildings-attributes to seismic design-lateral strength-lateral
stiffness-ductility-stability-integral action retrofit us repair and rehabilitation-retrofit-
goals and objectives-steps in seismic retrofit.
UNIT II - SEISMIC ANALYSIS AND DESIGN (INTRODUCTION AND BASICS

ONLY) (9 hours)
Causes and effects of EQ-Characterize of EQ-Response spectrum-Basics of seismic
analysis-layout and configuration for seismic design-lateral load resisting systems-
capacity based design-performance based design-Rapid visual screening, data
collection and preliminary evaluation - Overview-rapid visual screening of Masonry
R.C. and steel Buildings and as per FEMcontentlink54 and 155 Data Collection-
preliminary evaluation - Condition Assessment of Existing Buildings: Overview-
Introduction-property of materials w.r.t the materials in existing buildings-its
deterioration-Visual inspection-Detailed investigation-NDT-intrusive rests.
UNIT III - REPAIR AND RETROFIT OF NON-ENGINEERED BUILDINGS (9 hours)

Introduction-Vulnerability of buildings-seismic resistance features-repair materials-
repair techniques-strengthening of roofs-strengthening of up stair floors-strengthening
of walls-strengthening of pillars-techniques of global strengthening.
UNIT IV - RETROFIT OF BUILDINGS (9 hours)

Introduction-seismic analysis-building deficiencies strengthening of roofs and upstairs
floors-strengthening of pillars-stress relieving techniques-global retrofitting
techniques. Building deficiencies-retrofit strategies-Global and local-importance of
seismic evaluation and selection of retrofit strategy. Deficiencies and retrofit
strategies for single storey buildings, multi storeyed buildings-retrofit of foundations.
Deficiencies in foundations-condition assessment-methods of analysis-Types of
interventions.
UNIT V - RETROFIT OF HISTORICAL BUILDINGS (9 hours)

Introduction-recommendation of the international council on monuments and sites
(ICOMOS)-condition assessment-strengthening of Masonry walls-strengthening of
arches, vaults and domes, towers and spires-reduction of seismic effect on structure-
Strengthening of soil and foundation-archeological reconstruction.
REFERENCES
1. Hand book on "Seismic retrofit of Buildings-brought out by CPWD”, Indian
Buildings congress (IBC) and Indian Institute of Technology, Madras-Narosa
publishing House, 2008.
2. IS13920, 1993, Reaffirmed 1998.Edition 1.2(2002-2003) "Indian Standard Code
of Practice for Ductile Detailing of R.C. Structures Subjected to Seismic forces",
Bureau of Indian Standards.
3. IS13935, 2009, “Indian Standard for Repair and Seismic strengthening of
Building Guidelines", Bureau of Indian Standards.
4. Park. R, and Paulay T(1975). "Reinforced Concrete Structures”, John Wiley and
Sons.
5. Murthy. C.V.R,(2005) "Earthquake Tips", Indian Institute of Technology, kanpur,
Project sponsored by Building material and Technology Promotion Council.
FLUID STRUCTURE INTERACTION

L T P C
ST2124 (MATHEMATICAL APPROACH)
PURPOSE
To provide a comprehensive knowledge to the Students doing research the rudiments
of mathematics so as to enable them to apply in the field of Dam Safety. The
knowledge of mathematics and its applications so as to enable them to apply them
the above field.
1. To know the fluid properties
2. To assess the fluid pressure
3. To assess the Hydro dynamic effect
4. To know the flow measurements techniques
5. To understand the boundary layer theory
UNIT I - KINEMATICS OF FLUID MOTION (9 hours)
Real fluids and Ideal fluids - Velocity of a fluid at a point - Stream lines and path lines,
steady and unsteady flow - the velocity potential - the vorticity vector - Local and
particles rates of change - The equation of continuity - Acceleration of a fluid -
Conditions at a rigid boundary.
UNIT II - EQUATION OF MOTION OF A FLUID (9 hours)

Pressure at a point in a fluid at rest - pressure at a point in a moving fluid - Conditions
at a boundary of two inviscid immersible fluids - Eulers equation of motion - Bernoullis
equation - Discussion of the case of steady motion under conservative body forces -
some flows involving axial symmetry.
UNIT III - FLUID PROPERTIES AND FLUID STATICS (9 hours)

Properties of fluid - Pressure - Thrust - Hydro static force on horizontal, vertical,
inclined and Curved Surfaces.
UNIT IV - BOUNDARY LAYER THEORY (9 hours)

Properties of Navier's Stokes equation (Matching Techniques) - 2D - Boundary Layer
Equation - Displacement, Momentum and energy. Thickness of 2-D flows -
Momentum Intergral equation for Boundary layer flow - Displacement, Momentum
energy thickness for axially symmetric flows - Boundary Layer flow near a stagnation
point.
UNIT V - FLOW MEASUREMENT (9 hours)

Notches - V, Rectangular Notches - Flow over weirs - Sharp crested weirs - Broad
crested weirs.
REFERENCES
1. Text book of “Fluid dynamics” by Chorlton. F, CBS publication, reprinted 2004.
2. “Boundary layer theory” by Schlichting. H and Gersten. K, ,springer-verlag
Heidelberg 2000,8 th edition, corrected reprinting 2003.
3. “Fluid Mechanics”, by Dr. Bansal. R.K, Lakshmi Publications (P) Ltd., New Delhi,
Ninth Edition 2010.
ENGINEERING FRACTURE MECHANICS L T P C

ST2125
PURPOSE
To impart the overall knowledge about the stationary crack under static loading
energy balance, fatigue crack growth curve and applications of fracture mechanics.
1. To develop systematic knowledge of stress strain concept
2. To familiarize with the fundamentals of stationary crack under static loading.
3. To develop the knowledge about energy balance and crack growth.
4. To introduce fatigue crack growth curve.
5. To know about the applications of fracture mechanics.
UNIT I - ELEMENTS OF SOLID MECHANICS (9 hours)

The geometry of stress and strain, elastic deformation, plastic and elasto – plastic
deformation – limit analysis – Airy’s function – field equation for stress intensity factor.
UNIT II - STATIONARY BALANCE AND CRACK GROWTH (9 hours)

Two dimensional elastic fields – Analytical solutions yielding near a crack front –
Irwin’s approximation – plastic zone size – Dugdaale model – determination of J
integral and its relation to crack opening displacement.
UNIT II - ENERGY BALANCE AND CRACK GROWTH (9 hours)

Griffith analysis – stable and unstable crack growth – Dynamic energy balance- crack
arrest mechanism – K1c test methods –R curves – determination of collapse load.
UNIT IV - FATIGUE CRACK GROWTH CURVE (9 hours)

Empirical relation describing crack growth law – life calculation for a given load
amplitude – effects of changing the load spectrum – rain flow methods – external
factors affecting the K1c values- leak before break analysis.
UNIT V - APPLICATION OF FRACTURE MECHANICS (9 hours)

Crack initiation under large scale yielding – thickness as a design parameter – mixed
mode fractures – crack instability in thermal and residual stress fields – numerical
methods.
REFERENCES
1. David Broek, “Elemetary Engineering fracture Mechanics”, Fifthoff and
Norerdhoff International publisher, 1978.
2. Kare Hellan, “Introduction of Fracture Mechanics”, McGraw-Hill Book Company,
1985.
3. Preshant Kumar, “Elements of Fracture Mechanics”, Wheeler Publishing, 1999.
4. John Barson .M, and Stanly Rolfe. T, “Fatigue and fracture control in structures”
Prentice hall Inc. Englewood cliffs 1977.
ANALYSIS AND DESIGN OF STRUCTURAL

ST2126 L T P C
SANDWICH PANELS
PURPOSE
To introduce the basic principles related to the structural sandwich panels.
1. To learn about methods of analysis of sandwich panels.
2. To know about design methodologies of sandwich panels.
3. To learn about various standards for testing and procedures.
4. To know buckling loads of sandwich panels
5. To know the application of sandwich panels
UNIT I - ANALYSIS OF SANDWICH FLEXURAL ELEMENTS (9 hours)

Introduction – Sandwich beams – Analysis of Antiplane core and thin faces-faces of
unequal thickness-cases of core with modulus of elasticity considerable-deflection-
symmetrical load- unsyymetrical load-including point load and udl
UNIT II - BUCKLING OF SANDWICH STRUTS (9 hours)

Sandwich struts – Buckling – Analysis of sandwich-beam and sandwich strut by strain
energy method –Isotropic – Orthotropic sandwich struts by Ritz’s method.
UNIT III - SANDWICH PANELS UNDER BENDING AND BUCKLING (9 hours)

Differential equations of bending and buckling of isotropic sandwich panels -
Wrinkling and other forms of local instability – Formulae for analysis.
UNIT IV - DESIGN OF SANDWICH PANELS (9 hours)

Theory of sandwich panels – Simply supported edge – large deflection – Initial
deformations –Design of sandwich beams, Struts and panels.
UNIT V - TESTING OF SANDWICH PANELS (9 hours)

Testing of materials used in sandwich constructions – Phase materials – Core
materials – Test on sandwich constructions – Properties of materials.
REFERENCES
1. HOWARD G.ALLEN, “Analysis and design of structural sandwich panels” – First
edition 1969, PERGAMON PRESS.
2. DAVID RANDAL AND STEVE LEE, “The Polyurathanes Book”-November, 2002,
JOHN WILEY, LTD.
EXPERIMENTAL TECHNIQUES AND
L T P C
ST2127 INSTRUMENTATION
PURPOSE
To impart knowledge about various destructive, nondestructive testing techniques
and instrumentation.
1. To know about various load, stress, strain measurement devices and their
principle of operation
2. To introduce various devices that are used for vibrating systems
3. To familiarize with wind and sound wave pressure measurements
4. To introduce various techniques for distress measurement
5. To impart know about various nondestructive testing methods
UNIT I - FORCE AND STRAIN MEASUREMENTS (9 hours)

Strain gauges, principle, types, performance and uses - Electrical resistance strain
gauges - Gauge sensitivity - gauge factor - Simple strain gauge circuits - application -
Photo elasticity, principle and applications-Polariscopes-Isoclinics-Isochromatics -
Hydraulic jacks and pressure gauges - Electronic load cells - Proving Rings -
Calibration of testing Machines.
UNIT II - VIBRATION MEASUREMENTS (9 hours)

Characteristics of structural vibrations - Linear variable differential transformer (LVDT)
- Transducers for velocity and acceleration measurements - Vibration meter -
Seismographs - Vibration analyzer - Electro Dynamic Exciters - Display and recording
of signals - Cathode Ray Oscilloscope - XY Plotters - Strip Chart recorders - Digital
data Acquisition systems - principles and applications.
UNIT III - ACOUSTICS AND WIND FLOW MEASUREMENTS (9 hours)

Pressure transducer - sound level meter - Wind tunnel and its use in structural
analysis - structural modeling - direct and indirect model analysis - application to
structural problems-Testing of Transmission line towers.
UNIT IV - DISTRESS MEASUREMENTS (9 hours)

Diagnosis of distress in structures - crack observation and measurement - Cracking
due to corrosion of reinforcement in concrete - Half cell, construction and use -
Damage assessment - controlled blasting for demolition.
UNIT V - NON DESTRUCTIVE TESTING METHODS (9 hours)

Load testing of structures, Buildings, bridges - Rebound Hammer - Ultrasonic Testing,
Principles and applications - Moire fringes - brittle coatings - holography - use of
Lasers for structural testing.
REFERENCES
1. Ganesan .T.P, "Model Analysis of Structures", Universities Press, Hyderabad,
2000.
2. Sirohi .R.S, Radha Krishna .H.C, "Mechanical Measurements", New Age
International (P) Limited, 1997.
3. Sadhu Singh, "Experimental Stress Analysis", Khanna Publishers, New Delhi,
1996.
4. Dalley .J.W and Riley.W.F, "Experimental Stress Analysis", Tata McGraw Hill
company Ltd. New York, 1991.
5. Bray .D.E, and Stanley .R.K, "Non-Destructive Evaluation", McGraw Hill
Publishing Co., New York, 1989.
6. Garas .F.K, Clarke .J.L, and Armer .G.S.T, "Structural Assessment",
Butterworths, London, 1987.
7. Dr. Lakshmipathy .M., "Experimental Stress Analysis" - Lecture notes, 1985.-A.U
8. Srinath .L.S,.et al, "Experimental Stress Analysis", Tata McGraw Hill company
Ltd., New Delhi, 1984.
SEMESTER I
Career Advancement Course L T P C

For Engineers - I
CAC2001
Prerequisite
Nil
PURPOSE
To enhance holistic development of students and improve their
employability skills
1. To improve aptitude, problem solving skills and reasoning ability of the

student.
2. To collectively solve problems in teams & group.
3. Understand the importance of verbal and written communication in the
workplace
4. Understand the significance of oral presentations, and when they may be
used.
5. Practice verbal communication by making a technical presentation to the
class
6. Develop time management Skills
UNIT I–BASIC NUMERACY
¾ Types and Properties of Numbers, LCM, GCD, Fractions and
decimals, Surds
UNIT II-ARITHMETIC – I
¾ Percentages, Profit & Loss, Equations
UNIT III-REASONING - I
¾ Logical Reasoning
UNIT IV-SOFT SKILLS - I

¾ Presentation skills, E-mail Etiquette
UNIT V-SOFT SKILLS - II

¾ Goal Setting and Prioritizing
ASSESSMENT
Soft Skills (Internal)

Assessment of presentation and writing skills.
Quantitative Aptitude (External)

Objective Questions- 60 marks
Descriptive case lets- 40 marks*
Duration: 3 hours
*Engineering problems will be given as descriptive case lets.
REFERENCE:
1. Quantitative Aptitude by Dinesh Khattar – Pearsons Publicaitons

2. Quantitative Aptitude and Reasoning by RV Praveen – EEE Publications
3. Quantitative Aptitude by Abijith Guha – TATA Mc GRAW Hill
Publications
4. Soft Skills for Everyone by Jeff Butterfield – Cengage Learning India
Private Limited
5. Six Thinking Hats is a book by Edward de Bono - Little Brown and
Company
6. IBPS PO - CWE Success Master by Arihant - Arihant Publications(I)
Pvt.Ltd – Meerut
SEMESTER II
Career Advancement Course For L T P C

Engineers - II
CAC2002
Prerequisite
Nil
PURPOSE
To enhance holistic development of students and improve their employability
skills
1. To improve aptitude, problem solving skills and reasoning ability of the
student.
2. To collectively solve problems in teams & group.
3. Understand the importance of verbal communication in the workplace
4. Understand the significance of oral presentations, and when they may be
used.
5. Understand the fundamentals of listening and how one can present in a
group discussion
6. Prepare or update resume according to the tips presented in class.
UNIT I-ARITHMETIC – II
¾ Ratios & Proportions, Mixtures & Solutions
UNIT II - MODERN MATHEMATICS

¾ Sets & Functions, Data Interpretation, Data Sufficiency
UNIT III – REASONING - II

¾ Analytical Reasoning
UNIT IV – COMMUNICATION - I
¾ Group discussion, Personal interview
UNIT V - COMMUNICATION - II
¾ Verbal Reasoning test papers
ASSESSMENT
Communication (Internal)
• Individuals are put through formal GD and personal interviews.
• Comprehensive assessment of individuals’ performance in GD & PI
will be carried out.
Quantitative Aptitude (External)
Objective Questions- 60 marks (30 Verbal +30 Quants)

Descriptive case lets- 40 marks*
Duration: 3 hours
*Engineering problems will be given as descriptive case lets.
REFERENCES
1. Quantitative Aptitude by Dinesh Khattar – Pearsons Publicaitons
2. Quantitative Aptitude and Reasoning by RV Praveen – EEE Publications
3. Quantitative Aptitude by Abijith Guha – TATA Mc GRAW Hill
Publications
4. General English for Competitive Examination by A.P. Bharadwaj –
Pearson Educaiton
5. English for Competitive Examination by Showick Thorpe - Pearson
Educaiton
6. IBPS PO - CWE Success Master by Arihant - Arihant Publications(I)
Pvt.Ltd - Meerut
7. Verbal Ability for CAT by Sujith Kumar - Pearson India
8. Verbal Ability & Reading Comprehension by Arun Sharma - Tata
McGraw - Hill Education
SEMESTER III
Career Advancement Course For L T P C

Engineers - III
CAC2003
Prerequisite
Nil
PURPOSE
To develop professional skills abreast with contemporary teaching
learning methodologies
At the end of the course the student will be able to
1 acquire knowledge on planning, preparing and designing a learning
program
2 prepare effective learning resources for active practice sessions
3 facilitate active learning with new methodologies and approaches
4 create balanced assessment tools
5 hone teaching skills for further enrichment
UNIT I- DESIGN (2 hrs)

¾ Planning &Preparing a learning program.
¾ Planning & Preparing a learning session
UNIT II – PRACTICE (2 hrs)

¾ Facilitating active learning
¾ Engaging learners
UNIT III – ASSESSMENT (2 hrs)

¾ Assessing learner’s progress
¾ Assessing learner’s achievement
UNIT IV – HANDS ON TRAINING (10 hrs)

¾ Group activities – designing learning session
¾ Designing teaching learning resources
¾ Designing assessment tools
¾ Mock teaching session
UNIT V – TEACHING IN ACTION (14 hrs)

¾ Live teaching sessions
¾ Assessments
ASSESSMENT (Internal)
Weightage:
Design - 40%
Practice – 40%
Quiz – 10%
Assessment – 10%
REFERENCES
Cambridge International Diploma for Teachers and Trainers Text book by

Ian Barker - Foundation books
Whitehead, Creating a Living Educational Theory from Questions of the
kind: How do I improve my Practice? Cambridge J. of Education
AMENDMENTS
Approval with
S.No. Details of Amendment Effective from
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M.Tech.

(Full Time) - STRUCTURAL ENGINEERING

FACULTY OF ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY

Total Credits to be earned for the award of M.Tech. degree = 74

MATRIX COMPUTER METHOD OF

UNIT I - FUNDAMENTAL CONCEPTS (9 hours)

UNIT II - FLEXIBILITY METHOD (9 hours)

UNIT III - STIFFNESS METHOD (9 hours)

UNIT II - MULTI-DEGREE OF FREEDOM AND CONTINUOUS SYSTEMS (9 hours)

UNIT III - ANALYSIS FOR SEISMIC FORCES (9 hours)

UNIT IV - ANALYSIS FOR WIND FORCES (9 hours)

UNIT V - BLAST LOADING (9 hours)

UNIT IV - ENERGY METHOD (9 hours)

UNIT V - PLASTICITY (9 hours)

UNIT I - TRANSFORM METHODS (9 hours)

UNIT II - ELLIPTIC EQUATIONS (9 hours)

UNIT III - CALCULUS OF VARIATIONS (9 hours)

UNIT IV - INTEGRAL EQUATIONS (9 hours)

UNIT V - RANDOM VARIABLES AND ESTIMATION THEORY (9 hours)

ADVANCED REINFORCED CONCRETE

UNIT III - FLAT SLABS AND FLAT PLATES (9 hours)

ADVANCED STEEL STRUCTURES L T P C

UNIT I - GENERAL (9 hours)

UNIT II - CONNECTIONS (9 hours)

UNIT III - TOWERS (9 hours)

UNIT IV - PLASTIC ANALYSIS (9 hours)

UNIT V - INDUSTRIAL BUILDINGS (9 hours)

TUTORIALS -30 hours

FINITE ELEMENT METHOD WITH COMPUTER

UNIT I - INTRODUCTION (9 hours)

UNIT II - BAR AND TRIANGULAR ELEMENT PROPERTIES (2D) (9 hours)

UNIT IV - ELEMENT PROPERTIES (3D) (9 hours)

SOIL STRUCTURE INTERACTION L T P C

UNIT I - SOIL-FOUNDATION INTERACTION (9 hours)

UNIT II - BEAM ON ELASTIC FOUNDATION-SOIL MODELS (9 hours)

UNIT III - PLATE ON ELASTIC MEDIUM (9 hours)

UNIT IV - ELASTIC ANALYSIS OF PILE (9 hours)

UNIT V - LATERALLY LOADED PILE (9 hours)

ASEISMIC DESIGN OF STRUCTURES L T P C

UNIT II - STRUCTURAL MATERIALS AND SYSTEMS (9 hours)

COMPUTER AIDED DESIGN L T P C

UNIT I - COMPUTER GRAPHICS (9 hours)

UNIT II - STRUCTURAL ANALYSIS (9 hours)

UNIT III - STRUCTURAL DESIGN (9 hours)

UNIT IV - OPTIMIZATION (9 hours)

UNIT V - ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (9 hours)

CONCRETE TECHNOLOGY & SPECIAL

UNIT I - CHARACTERISTCS OF CONCRETE AND MIX DESIGN (9 hours)

UNIT II - CONCRETING METHODS (9 hours)

UNIT III - POLYMER AND FIBER CONCRETES (9 hours)

UNIT IV - FERROCEMENT, LOW AND HIGH DENSITY CONCRETES (9 hours)

UNIT V - OTHER CONCRETES (9 hours)

UNIT I - INTRODUCTION AND INVESTIGATION FOR BRIDGES (9 hours)

UNIT II - LOADS ON BRIDGES (9 hours)

UNIT IV - LONG SPAN BRIDGES (9 hours)

UNIT II - STRUCTURAL DESIGN OF RAFT FOUNDATION (9 hours)

DESIGN OF SHELL AND FOLDED PLATE

UNIT V - CASE STUDIES (9 hours)

UNIT II - INTRODUCTION TO WIND LOADING (9 hours)