DEPARTMENT OF CIVIL ENGINEERING

CURRICULAM AND SYLLABUS

FOR

B.Tech. in CIVIL ENGINEERING

ACADEMIC YEAR
2022-23 onwards

தேசிய தேொழில்நுட்பக் கழகம் புதுச்தசரி

கொரைக்கொல்– 609 609
राष्ट्रीय प्रौद्योगिकी संस्थान पुदच्
ु चेरी
कारै क्काल - 609 609
NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY PUDUCHERRY
KARAIKAL – 609 609
1. DEPARTMENT VISION STATEMENT

To foster innovations for disaster resilience and sustainability through teaching

and research
2. DEPARTMENT MISSION STATEMENT
• To impart undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programmes in various
fields of civil engineering.
• To provide advanced laboratory facilities for promoting research excellence of
industrial and social relevance
• To nurture an academic ecosystem with intellectual superiority contributing to
sustainable development

3. PROGRAMME EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES(PEOs)

The Program Educational Objectives for the Civil Engineering major are to prepare the
students to:

● Achieve excellence in engineering decision-making and design

● Attain leadership careers in Civil Engineering practice
● Complete graduate professional engineering education
● Pursue advanced study and research in Civil Engineering
4. PROGRAM OUTCOMES (POs)

POs Program Attributes Outcome Statement

Apply the knowledge of mathematics, science, and
PO1 Engineering knowledge an engineering specialization to the solution of
complex engineering problems
Identify, formulate research literature and analyze
complex engineering problems reaching sustainable
PO2 Problem analysis
conclusions using first principles of mathematics,
natural sciences and engineering sciences
Design solutions for complex engineering problems
and design components or processes that meet
PO3 Design/development of
specified needs with appropriate consideration for
solutions
public health and safety, and cultural, societal and
environmental considerations
Use research based – knowledge and research
PO4 Conduct investigations of methods including design of experiments, analysis
complex problems and interpretation of data and synthesis of
information to provide valid conclusions

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 Create, select and apply appropriate techniques,
resources and modern engineering and IT tools
PO5 Modern tool usage including prediction and modeling to complex
engineering activities with an understanding of the
limitations
Apply reasoning inferred by contextual knowledge
to assess societal, safety, health, legal and cultural
PO6 The engineer and society
issues and the consequent responsibilities relevant
to professional engineering practice
Understand the impact of professional engineering
Environment and solutions in societal and environmental contexts and
PO7
sustainability demonstrate knowledge of and need for sustainable
development
Apply ethical principles and commit to professional
PO8 Ethics ethics and responsibilities and norms of the
engineering practice
Function effectively as an individual and as a
PO9 Individual and teamwork member or leader in diverse teams and in multi-
disciplinary settings
Communicate effectively on complex engineering
activities with the engineering community and
society at large, such as being able to comprehend
PO10 Communication
and write effective reports and design
documentation, make effective presentations and
give and receive clear instructions
Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of
engineering and management principles and apply
Project management and
PO11 these to one’s own work, as a member and leader in
finance
a team, to manage projects and in multi-disciplinary
environments
Recognize the need for and have the preparation
PO12 Life-long learning and ability to engage in independent and life-long
learning broadest context of technological change
5. LIST OF MAJOR & MINOR(S) OFFERED

5.1 MAJOR
1) Civil Engineering

5.2 MINOR(S)
1) Heavy Structures
2) Construction Engineering and Management
3) Disaster Engineering

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 6. OVERALL CREDITS REQUIREMENT FOR AWARD OF DEGREE
Name of the Degree Required Credits

Bachelor of Technology in Civil Engineering 160

Bachelor of Technology in Civil Engineering (Honours) 172

7. YEARWISE CREDIT DISTRIBUTION FOR THE DEGREE

Curriculum Structure for 4-year B.Tech. Degree Programme is with multiple exit at
the end of 1st year (Certificate), 2nd year (Diploma), 3rd year (B. Voc. / B.Sc.
(Engineering) Degree)
Year Wise Break-up for credit requirements

Additional
Year SMASH Project Major Major / Electives Total Exit Degrees
Electives
1st 18 0 26 0 0 44 Certificate

2nd 14 6 20 0 3 40 Diploma
*B.Voc. / B.Sc.
3rd 3 6 6 25 0 40
(Engineering)
B.Tech./B.Tech.
4th 0 6 0 27 3-6 36-39
(Honours)**
160-
Total 35 18 52 52 3-6
165
*Bachelor of Vocation **Additional 12 credits from the concerned department’s Electives

8. SEMESTER WISE BREAK-UP FOR CREDIT REQUIREMENTS

8.1 FOR 1stYEAR AND 2ndYEAR

1st Semester 2nd Semester 3rd Semester 4th Semester

Structure Structure Structure Structure
Courses Courses Courses Courses
Credits Credits Credits Credits
Category Category Category Category
SMASH 10-11 SMASH 10-11 SMASH 6-7 SMASH 6-7
Major 10-11 Major 10-11 Major 10-12 Major 10-12
Intern/Project 6
Total 20-22 Total 20-22 Total 19-23 Total 19-22

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 8.2 FOR 3rd YEAR AND 4th YEAR

i. One Major + Electives (or) One Major + Minor(s)

5th Semester 6th Semester 7th Semester 8th Semester

Structure Structure Structure Structure

Courses Courses Courses Courses
Credits Credits Credits Credits
Category Category Category Category
SMASH 3 Minor / Minor /
18 12
Major 6 Minor/Ele Elective Elective
16
Minor / ctive
9
Elective Intern
6
Intern /Project
6
/Project
Total 20-22 Total 20-22 Total 20-21 Total 15-16

ii. Two Major Course Structure

5th Semester 6th Semester 7th Semester 8th Semester

Structure Structure Structure Structure
Courses Courses Courses Courses
Credits Credits Credits Credits
Category Category Category Category
SMASH 3 Additional 16 Additional 18 Additional 9
Major Major Major
Major 6 Electives 3
Additional 9
Major Intern
6
Intern 6 /Project
/Project
Total 20-22 Total 20-22 Total 20-21 Total 15-16

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9. CURRICULUM STRUCTURE
(L - Number of Lecture Hours; T – Number of Tutorial Hours; P-Number of Practical Hours)

FIRST YEAR

1st Semester
Courses
S. No Code Course Title/ Name L-T-P* Credits
Category

1. CE1101 Engineering Mechanics C 3-0-0 3

2. CE1102 Building Materials and Construction C 2-0-3 4

Engineering Graphics and Building

3. CE1103 C 1-0-3 3
Drawing

4. CE1104 Programming for Civil Engineers C 0-0-3 2

5 - SMASH-1 C 3-0-0 3

6 - SMASH-2 C 3-0-0 3

7 - SMASH-3 C 3-0-0 3

Total Credits 21

2nd Semester
Courses
S. No Code Course Title/ Name L-T-P Credits
Category

1. CE1105 Mechanics of Solids C 3-0-2 4

2. CE1106 Mechanics of Fluids C 3-0-2 4

3. CE1107 Surveying C 3-0-0 3

4. - SMASH -4 C 3-0-0 3

5. - SMASH -5 C 3-0-0 3

6. - SMASH -6 C 3-0-0 3

Total Credits 20
Credits Earned at the end of First Year: 41

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 SECOND YEAR
3rd Semester
Courses
S. No Code Course Title/ Name L-T-P Credits
Category

1. CE1108 Analysis of Structures C 3-0-0 3

2. CE1109 Soil Mechanics C 3-0-2 4

3. CE1110 Applied Hydrology C 3-0-0 3

4. CE1111 Surveying Laboratory C 0-0-3 2

5. - SMASH -7 C 3-0-0 3

6. - SMASH-8 C 3-0-0 3

7. CE1YZZ ELECTIVE 1 E 3-0-0 3

Total Credits 21

4th Semester
Courses
S. No Code Course Title/ Name L-T-P Credits
Category

1. CE1112 Design of Structures C 3-0-0 3

2. CE1113 Foundation Engineering C 3-0-0 3

3. CE1114 Highway Engineering C 3-0-2 4

4. - SMASH -9 C 3-0-0 3

5. - SMASH-10 C 3-0-0 3

6. IP1201 Field Based Internship C 0-0-9 6

Total Credits 22

*The Project/Internship of 6 credits is mandatory for Diploma Degree exit.

Credits Earned at the end of Second Year: 84

Credits Earned at the end of Second Year by student opting diploma exit: 84

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 THIRD YEAR

5th Semester
Courses
S. No Code Course Title/ Name L-T-P Credits
Category

1. CE1115 Environmental Engineering C 3-0-2 4

2. CE1116 Computer Aided Analysis and Design C 0-1-3 3

3. - SMASH -11 C 3-0-0 3

4. CE1YZZ ELECTIVE 2 E 3-0-0 3

5. CE1YZZ ELECTIVE 3 E 3-0-0 3

6. CE1YZZ ELECTIVE 4 E 3-0-0 3

Total Credits 19

6th Semester
Courses
S. No Code Course Title/ Name L-T-P Credits
Category

1. CE1YZZ ELECTIVE 5 E 3-0-0 3

2. CE1YZZ ELECTIVE 6 E 3-0-0 3

3. CE1YZZ ELECTIVE 7 E 3-0-0 3

4. CE1YZZ ELECTIVE 8 E 3-0-0 3

5. CE1YZZ ELECTIVE 9 E 3-0-0 3

6. IP1302 Design Project C 0-0-12 6

Total Credits 21

Credits Earned at the end of Second Year: 124

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 FOURTH YEAR
7th Semester
Courses
S. No Code Course Title/ Name L-T-P Credits
Category

1. CE1YZZ ELECTIVE 10 E 3-0-0 3

2. CE1YZZ ELECTIVE 11 E 3-0-0 3

3. CE1YZZ ELECTIVE 12 E 3-0-0 3

4. CE1YZZ ELECTIVE 13 E 3-0-0 3

5. CE1YZZ ELECTIVE 14 E 3-0-0 3

6. CE1YZZ ELECTIVE 15 E 3-0-0 3

7. IP1402 Project Work– Phase I C 0-0-9 2

Total Credits 20

8th Semester
Courses
S. No Code Course Title/ Name L-T-P Credits
Category

1. CE1YZZ ELECTIVE 16 E 3-0-0 3

2. CE1YZZ ELECTIVE 17 E 3-0-0 3

3. CE1YZZ ELECTIVE 18 E 3-0-0 3

4. CE1YZZ ELECTIVE 19 E 3-0-0 3

5. IP1403 Project Work – Phase II C 0-0-12 4

Total Credits 16

Credits Earned at the end of Second Year: 160

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10. COURSES OFFERED
10.1 LIST OF SMASH COURSES
SMASH COURSES
Pre- Page
S. No Code Course Title/ Name L-T-P Credits
requisite No.

1. HS1001 Communicative English Nil 2-0-2 3 14

Managerial Economics and Principles of

2. HS1016 Nil 3-0-0 3 16
Management
Engineering Ethics and Precepts of
3. HS1026 Nil 3-0-0 3 18
Constitution of India

4. CH1001 Engineering Chemistry- I Nil 3-0-2 4 19

5. CH1002 Engineering Chemistry- II Nil 3-0-2 4 21

6. PH1001 Engineering Physics-I Nil 3-0-2 4 23

7. PH1002 Engineering Physics-II Nil 3-0-2 4 25

8. PH1003 Engineering Physics-III Nil 3-0-2 4 27

9. MA1001 Algebra and Calculus Nil 3-0-0 3 29

10. MA1002 Differential Equations Nil 3-0-0 3 30

11. MA1003 Discrete Mathematics Nil 3-0-0 3 31

12. MA1004 Numerical Techniques Nil 3-0-0 3 32

13. MA1005 Transforms and Complex Analysis Nil 3-0-0 3 33

14. MA1006 Probability and statistics Nil 3-0-0 3 34

Total Credits 47

10.2 LIST OF PROGRAMME CORE (PC) COURSES

PROGRAMME CORE (PC)
Pre- Page
S. No Code Course Title/ Name L-T-P Credits
requisite No.

1 CE1101 Engineering Mechanics Nil 3-0-0 3 35

2 CE1102 Building Materials and Construction Nil 2-0-3 4 37

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 Engineering Graphics and Building
3 CE1103 Nil 1-0-3 3 39
Drawing

4 CE1104 Programming for Civil Engineers Nil 0-0-3 2 40

5 CE1105 Mechanics of Solids Yes 3-0-2 4 41

6 CE1106 Mechanics of Fluids Nil 3-0-2 4 42

7 CE1107 Surveying Nil 3-0-0 3 44

8 CE1108 Analysis of Structures Yes 3-0-0 3 45

9 CE1109 Soil Mechanics Nil 3-0-2 4 46

10 CE1110 Applied Hydrology Yes 3-0-0 3 48

11 CE1111 Surveying Laboratory Yes 0-0-3 2 49

12 CE1112 Design of Structures Yes 3-0-0 3 50

13 CE1113 Foundation Engineering Yes 3-0-0 3 52

14 CE1114 Highway Engineering Yes 3-0-2 4 54

15 CE1115 Environmental Engineering Nil 3-0-2 4 55

16 CE1116 Computer Aided Analysis and Design Yes 0-1-3 3 57

Total Credits 52

10.3 LIST OF ELECTIVE COURSES

ELECTIVES (E)

Pre- Page
S. No Code Course Title/ Name L-T-P Credits
requisite No.

1. CE1050 Fracture Mechanics Yes 3-0-0 3 61

2. CE1051 Fluid Dynamics Yes 3-0-0 3 62

3. CE1052 Geotechnical Earthquake Engineering Yes 3-0-0 3 64

4. CE1053 Structural Dynamics Yes 3-0-0 3 66

Basic Energy, Environment and
5. CE1001 Nil 3-0-0 3 67
Agricultural Engineering

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11. CREDIT REQUIREMENT FOR MAJOR
COURSES
S. No Credits
Major Name Pre-requisite

1. Civil Engineering Nil 52

11.1 LIST OF COURSES FOR MAJOR

COURSES
Pre- Page
S. No Code Course Title/ Name L-T-P Credits
requisite No.

Programme core courses listed in section 10.2 are the list of courses for major

12. CREDIT REQUIREMENT FOR MINOR(S)

COURSES
S. No Credits
Minor Name Pre-requisite

1. Heavy Structures Yes 20

Construction Engineering and
2. Nil 20
Management
3. Disaster Engineering Nil 20

12.1LIST OF COURSES FOR MINOR IN HEAVY STRUCTURES

COURSES
Pre- Page
S. No Code Course Title/ Name L-T-P Credits
requisite No.
1. CE1501 Bridges Yes 3-0-0 3 68

2. CE1502 Tunnels Yes 3-0-0 3 70

3. CE1503 Metros and Flyovers Yes 3-0-0 3 72

4. CE1504 Dams Yes 3-0-0 3 73

5. CE1505 Offshore Structures Yes 3-0-0 3 74

6. CE1506 Analysis and design of tall structures Yes 3-0-0 3 76

7 CE1507 Heavy Structures- Project Yes 0-0-3 2 77

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 12.2 LIST OF COURSES FOR MINOR IN CONSTRUCTION ENGINEERING
AND MANAGEMENT
COURSES
Pre- Page
S. No Code Course Title/ Name L-T-P Credits
requisite No.
Advanced Construction Materials,
1. CE1601 Nil 3-0-0 3 78
Techniques and equipment
2. CE1602 Construction Contract and Specifications Nil 3-0-0 3 79

3. CE1603 Estimation and Costing Nil 3-0-0 3 80

4. CE1604 Building Regulations and Safety Nil 3-0-0 3 81

5. CE1605 Construction Management Nil 3-0-0 3 83

6. CE1606 Construction Economics and Finance Nil 3-0-0 3 85

7 CE1607 Construction Engineering - Project Nil 0-0-3 2 86

12.3 LIST OF COURSES FOR MINOR IN IN DISASTER ENGINEERING

COURSES
Pre- Page
S. No Code Course Title/ Name L-T-P Credits
requisite No.
1. CE1701 Earthquakes and Tsunami Nil 3-0-0 3 87
2. CE1702 Landslides Nil 3-0-0 3 88
3. CE1703 Disaster Mitigation Measures Nil 3-0-0 3 89
4. CE1704 Floods Nil 3-0-0 3 90
5. CE1705 Cyclones Nil 3-0-0 3 91
Instrumentation and Monitoring of
6. CE1706 Nil 3-0-0 3 92
Structures
7 CE1707 Disaster Engineering. - Project Nil 0-0-3 2 93

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 SMASH COURSES
HS1001 COMMUNICATIVE ENGLISH [(2-0-2); CREDITS: 3]

Pre-requisite: Nil
Course Objective
• To train students in understanding the basics of communication
• To coach them effectively in LSRW Skills
• To enable them to demonstrate good soft skills in their scholastic and professional
endeavours.

Elements of Communication: Definition, Importance, Process of Communication, Factors of

Communication - Sender, Receiver, Channel, Code, Filters and Barriers, Verbal, and Non-verbal
Communication.

Introduction to Listening and Reading Skills: Importance of Listening skills in Technical World,
Types of Listening, listening for information, inference, and evaluation, Importance of
Reading skills, Reading Strategies, reading for information, inference, and evaluation.

Speech Practice: Speech Mechanics, Mental Process of Speaking, Presentation Skills, Extempore
Speech Practice, Conversation and Dialogue Practice.

Writing Skills: Process of Writing - Stage of Ideation, Idea Mapping etc., Effective Writing Practice-
Role of Appropriateness, Brevity, Clarity, Coherence in Writing, Paragraph Writing, Report Writing,
Summary writing.

Soft Skills: Relationship between Soft skills and Communication Skills, Team management Skills,
Interview Skills, Group Discussion

Course Outcomes: The students will:

• CO1. Understand the nuances of effective communication and exhibit good soft skills
for entire life
• CO2. Analyse to apply and incorporate the knowledge of English to facilitate effective
communication in their careers and social realm
• CO3. Develop a more humanly and practical temper to solve real world problems
through identifying problems and analysing them.
• CO4. Formulate strategies for effective teamwork and effectively manage multi-
disciplinary projects
• CO5. Investigate and Integrate language with content specific subject knowledge and
implement its application through task-based practical activities

Activities for Practice:

Task based activities designed based on theory syllabus such as pair work activities, role
plays, spoken English practice, mock interviews, group discussions, writing and soft skills
practice etc.

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Textbook
1. Meenakshi Raman and Sangeeta Sharma. Technical Communication: Principles and
Practice, OUP Publication, 2022. ISBN 13: 978-9354972256
Reference Books
1. David Lindsay. A Guide to Scientific Writing, Macmillan, 1996. ISBN-13: 978-
0582803121
2. C. Bovee& C.A. Paul. Business Communication Today, Pearson, 2021. ISBN-13:
978-9354495106
3. John Sealy. The Oxford Guide to effective writing and Speaking, OUP publication,
2013. ISBN-13: 978-0199652709
4. Ashraf Rizwi. Effective Technical Communication, Tata Mcgraw Hill, 2017. ISBN-
13: 978-9352605781

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 HS1016 MANAGERIAL ECONOMICS & [(3-0-0); CREDITS: 3]
PRINCIPLES OF MANAGEMENT

Pre-requisite: Nil
Course Objectives:
• To learn about basic concepts of Economics and Managerial Economics
• To learn about fundamentals of management
• To learn about market demand and supply

Microeconomics: Importance of Microeconomics in Managerial Decision Making-Micro

economic analysis & its relationship to functional management area Utility analysis of
Consumer Behaviour indifference curve analysis-Diminishing marginal utility, Equi-
Marginal utility, indifference curve and Revealed preference theory.

Macroeconomics: Keynesian Theory – Determinants of consumption, investment and

money demand–Marginal efficiency of the capital - Multiplier and Accelerator - Inflation:
Types, sources, consequence, policies, Philips Curve - Macroeconomic policy goals: Full
employment, price stability, growth and distribution - Fiscal and Monetary policies –
Role of Government Vs Central Bank.

International Economics: Product pricing-pricing methods & policies-Capital budgeting-

payback period-net present value and internal rate of return - Balance of payment -
Foreign Exchange Market - EXIM policy and FEMA - Convertibility of Rupee - WTO -
International Financial Institution – Euro Market and developments.

Fundamentals of Management: Definition of Management – types of managers -

managerial roles and skills – Evolution of Management – Scientific, human relations,
system and contingency approaches – Types of Business organization – Sole
proprietorship, partnership, company-public and private sector enterprises – Current
trends and issues in Management–POSDCORB

Functions of Management: Introduction to Marketing - Core concepts of marketing:

Need, Want, Demand - Production and HR Management - Product design - Types of
production system - Plant location- Plant layout – Types of layouts – Significance of
HRM - HR planning - Job evaluation - Recruitment and selection - Placement and
induction - Training.
Course Outcomes:
Students will be able to:
• CO1. Define basic economics theory, consumer behavior theories, and Price
determination
• CO2. Explain nature and scope of economics and managerial economics
• CO3. Explain concepts of demand and supply
• CO4. Define managerial skills
• CO5. Define Core concepts of marketing

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Text books:
1. N. Gregory Mankiw (2022). Principles of Economics, Cengage. ISBN-10 :
9355734115

Reference Books:
1. D. N. Dwivedi (2018). Macroeconomics: Theory and policy, McGraw Hill Education
ISBN-13: 978-9353163334
2. Paul G Keat, Philip K.Y.Young, (2013). Managerial Economics. ISBN-13: 978-
9386873286
3. Ahuja. H.L(2010). Economic Environment of Business, S. Chand & Co, New Delhi,
ISBN-13: 978-9353433819
4. FranchisChernilam.(2020). International Economics, Tata McGraw Hill, New Delhi,
ISBN-13: 978-0070263642
5. Stephen A. Robbins & David A. Decenzo& Mary Coulter (2016). Fundamentals of
Management, Pearson Education, ISBN-13: 978-9332574120
6. Tripathy PC & Reddy PN (2021). Principles of Management, Tata Mcgraw Hill,
ISBN-13: 978-9352605354

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 HS1026 ENGINEERING ETHICS AND PRECEPTS [(3-0-0); CREDITS: 3]
OF CONSTITUTION OF INDIA

Pre-requisite: Nil
Course Objectives:
• To create an awareness on Engineering Ethics.
• To identify individual role and ethical responsibility towards society.
• To Know the Human rights and its implications, know features of our constitution.

Engineering Ethics - Senses of ‘Engineering Ethics’ – Variety of Moral Issues – Types of

Inquiry – Moral Dilemmas – Moral Autonomy – Kohlberg’s theory – Gilligan’s theory –
Consensus and Controversy – Models of professional Roles - Theories about right action –
Self-interest – Customs and Religion – Uses of Ethical Theories. Valuing Time – Co-
operation– Commitment.

Engineering as Social Experimentation - Engineering as Experimentation – Engineers as

responsible Experimenters–Codes of Ethics–A Balanced Outlook on Law–The Challenger
Case Study.
Safety, Responsibilities and Rights - Safety and Risk – Assessment of Safety and Risk –Risk
Benefit Analysis and Reducing Risk – The Three Mile Island and Chernobyl Case Studies.

Global Issues - Multinational Corporations – Environmental Ethics – Computer Ethics –

Weapons Development – Engineers as Managers – Consulting Engineers – Engineers as
Expert Witnesses and Advisors– Moral Leadership.

Indian Constitution & Human Rights: Constitution of India – Preamble – Fundamental

Rights and Duties- Role of Parliament and Legislatures in Federal Setup, Law and Justice –
Human Rights and Protection of Humanrights-
PlaceofOfficialLanguagesandEducationpertinenttoConcurrentList–
PerspectivesofIndianissuesonTradeandCommerce-Role ofparliamenttoimposerestrictionof
Trade, Commerce and Intercourse.
Course Outcomes
• CO1. To gain an awareness of ethics and values with regards to engineering and
society.
• CO2. To hone corporate and moral leadership skills.
• CO3. To develop a balanced outlook based on integrating professional and social
needs.
• CO4. To develop an awareness of fundamental duties and the constitution.
• CO5. To demonstrate behaviors and attitudes appropriate for a professional
environment.
Textbooks:
1. Magbook, “Indian Polity and Governance”, Arihant Experts, 2021. ISBN-13 : 978-
9325798069
Reference Books:
1. S.K. Kapoor (2021). Human Right, ISBN-13: 978-9384852740
2. Durga Das Basu (2021). Introduction to the Constitution of India., Lexis Nexis, ISBN-13:
978-9389991598

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 CH1001 ENGINEERING CHEMISTRY-I [(3-0-2); CREDITS: 4]
Pre-requisite: Nil

Course Objectives:
• To enable the students to understand water and water treatment.
• To enable the students to understand the fundamentals of electrochemistry and
corrosion
• To enable the students to learn about the cements, abrasives and refractories
• To provide knowledge on various types of engineering materials such as glass,
ceramics, alloys, plastics, paints and nanomaterials application
• To provide in hand experience on various laboratory experiments such as strength of
acid by pH-metry and conductometry, determination of hardness of water, corrosion
rate and synthesis of conducting polymer.
Contents:
WATER: Hardness - estimation - EDTA method – alkalinity - estimation. Boiler troubles
and remedies.Softening- zeolite and demineralization processes. Internal
conditioning.Treatment of water formunicipal supply, break point chlorination, desalination
by reverse osmosis and electrodialysis.Wateranalysis - flame photometry, brief outline of
AAS and ICP - MS.
ELECTROCHEMISTRY AND CORROSION:Electrodetypes, emf series, Nernst
equation, concentration cells- Potentiometrictitrations. Electrolytic conductance –
conductance of strong and weak electrolyte – conductometric titrations.Electropolishing and
electrochemical machining, electrophoretic painting, anodizing. Corrosion – principles of
corrosion – Pilling – Bed worth rule– principles of electrochemical corrosion – difference
between chemical and electrochemical corrosion– galvanic corrosion – differential aeration
corrosion – factors influencing corrosion – corrosion control– cathodic protection – sacrificial
anodic method – corrosion inhibitors.
CEMENT, ABRASIVES AND REFRACTORIES:Cement - Important Parameters for
Manufacturing Cement Clinkers. Chemical Constituents and Composition of Cement.
Methods of Manufacture of Cement - Wet and Dry Processes. Additives for
Cement.Properties of Cement - Setting and Hardening. Types of Portland Cement.
Abrasives– Moh’s scale of hardness – natural abrasives (diamond, corundum, emery, garnets
and quartz) – synthetic abrasives (silicon carbide, boron carbide) Refractories– characteristics
– classification (acidic, basic and neutral refractories) – properties (refractoriness,
refractoriness under load, dimensional stability, porosity, thermal spalling) – manufacture of
alumina magnesite and zirconia bricks.
CHEMISTRY OF ENGINEERING MATERIALS:
Glass Materials: Introduction and Classification (silicate and non-silicate glasses).
Manufacture and processing of glass; Composition and properties of the following types of
glasses: Soda lime glass, safety glass, borosilicate glass, coloured glass, photosensitive glass;
Ceramics: Important clays and feldspar, types and manufacture of ceramics; high technology
ceramics and their applications; Alloy:Classification of alloys, ferrous and non-ferrous alloys,
specific properties of elements in alloys. Manufacture of Steel (removal of silicon
decarbonization, demanganization, desulphurization dephosphorisation) and surface
treatment (argon treatment, heat treatment, nitriding, carburizing); Paints; Plastics.
NANOSCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY:Introduction - Properties at nanoscale (optical,
mechanical, electronicand magnetic), Classification based on dimensionality - Carbon - based
nanomaterials(buckyballs, nanotubes, graphene) Metal based nanomaterials (nanogold,

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nanosilverand metal oxides) NanocompositesNanopolymers,NanoglassesNanoceramics,
Molecular Nanoelectronics – Nanobioelectronics - Nanomaterials for Energy Storage
(Capacitor) Systems – Nanotoxicology.

LIST OF EXPERIMENTS CHEMISTRY LAB

1. Estimation of strength of an acid by pH -metry
2. Estimation of acids in a mixture by conductometry
3. Determination of total hardness of water by EDTA method
4. Determination of permanent and temporary hardness of water by EDTA method
5. Synthesis of conducting polymer by electrochemical polymerization method using Cyclic
Voltammetric technique
6. Analysis of metal nanoparticles by UV-Visible spectroscopic method
7. Determination of corrosion rate of mild steel
8. Estimation of total alkalinity in the given water sample
9. Estimation of dissolved oxygen in waste water
10. Estimation of Fe2+ by external indicator
Course Outcomes:
• CO1. Develop the core knowledge about the hardness of water, treatment, and domestic
water treatment.
• CO2. Understanding the underlying assumption of electrochemistry and corrosion
principles
• CO3. To gain knowledge on properties and application of cements, abrasives and
refractories
• CO4. To understand about various engineering materials and nanomaterial
• CO5. To understand in hand laboratory experience to estimate hardness, alkalinity,
acidity, purity of water by dissolved oxygen, corrosion rate, conducting polymer and
nanoparticle analysis.
Textbooks:
1. P.C. Jain and M. Jain, Engineering Chemistry, DhanpatRai Publishing Company (P)Ltd.,
New Delhi, 2015 (ISBN-10: 9351160002; ISBN-13: 9789352160006).
Reference Books:
1. R. Gopalan, D. Venkappayya and N. Sulochana, Engineering Chemistry, VikasPublishing
House, New Delhi, 2017 (ISBN-9789325969018).
2. Alain Nouailhat, An Introduction to Nanoscience and Nanotechnology, John Wiley,2008
(ISBN:9781848210073)
3. Taylor H. F. W., Cement Chemistry, Thomas Telford Publishing, 2004 (ISBN-
0727725920).
4. Laboratory Manual Prepared by the Department of Chemistry

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 CH1002 ENGINEERING CHEMISTRY-II [(3-0-2); CREDITS: 4]
Pre-requisite: Nil
Course Objectives:
• To enable the students to understand water and water treatment.
• To enable the students to understand the fundamentals of electrochemistry and
corrosion
• To enable the students to learn about the optoelectronic materials
• To provide knowledge on various types of batteries application and nanomaterial
application
• To provide in hand experience on various laboratory experiments such as strength of
acid by pH-metry and conductometry, determination of hardness of water, corrosion
rate and synthesis of conducting polymer.
Contents:
WATER: Hardness - estimation - EDTA method – alkalinity - estimation. Boiler troubles
and remedies.Softening- zeolite and demineralization processes. Internal
conditioning.Treatment of water formunicipal supply, break point chlorination, desalination
by reverse osmosis and electrodialysis.Wateranalysis - flame photometry, brief outline of
AAS and ICP - MS.
ELECTROCHEMISTRY AND CORROSION:Electrodestypes, emf series, Nernst
equation, concentration cells- Potentiometrictitrations. Electrolytic conductance –
conductance of strong and weak electrolyte – conductometric titrations.Electropolishing and
electrochemical machining, electrophoretic painting, anodizing. Corrosion – principles of
corrosion – Pilling – Bed worth rule– principles of electrochemical corrosion – difference
between chemical and electrochemical corrosion– galvanic corrosion – differential aeration
corrosion – factors influencing corrosion – corrosion control– cathodic protection – sacrificial
anodic method – corrosion inhibitors.
OPTOELECTRNIC MATERIALS:Introduction, Properties and types of Organic Solids-
Conducting Polymers- Intrinsic and Extrinsic Conducting Polymers – Applications and
factors affecting the Conductivity of Polymers. Organic semiconductors– Organic
semiconductor for field-effect transistors (FET)–Structure, working principle and
applications.Optoelectronic devices - Organic light emitting diode(OLED), Dye-Sensitized
Solar Cell (DSSC), Organic Photovoltaic (OPV)cells,Perovskite Solar CellsandOrganic Thin-
Film Transistor (OTFT) –Structure, working principle, advantages, disadvantages and
applications.
BATTERIES AND FUEL CELLS:Batteries – introduction, Representation of a battery,
Thermodynamics and electro kinetics of battery operation. Types- Alkaline battery, Zinc-
Carbon, Lead acid, Nickel–CadmiumandLithium ion batteries– maintenance,
advantagesanddisadvantages.Fuel Cells –Basic Structure-Generic Hydrogen Fuel
CellOperation, Comparison of Fuel Cells with Batteries.Types– Polymer Electrolyte Fuel
Cell (PEFC), Alkaline Fuel Cell, Phosphoric Acid Fuel Cells, Molten Carbonate Fuel Cell
(MCFC) and Proton Exchange Membrane (PEM) Fuel Cells –advantages.
NANOSCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY:(Dr.Kuzhal) Introduction - Properties at
nanoscale (optical, mechanical, electronicand magnetic), Classification based on
dimensionality - Carbon - based nanomaterials(buckyballs, nanotubes, graphene) Metal based
nanomaterials (nanogold, nanosilverand metal oxides)
NanocompositesNanopolymers,NanoglassesNanoceramics. Molecular Nanoelectronics –
Nanobioelectronics - Nanomaterials for Energy Storage (Capacitor) Systems –
Nanotoxicology.

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LIST OF EXPERIMENTS CHEMISTRY LAB
1. Estimation of strength of an acid by pH -metry
2. Estimation of acids in a mixture by conductometry
3. Determination of total hardness of water by EDTA method
4. Determination of permanent and temporary hardness of water by EDTA method
5. Synthesis of conducting polymer by electrochemical polymerization method using Cyclic
Voltammetric technique
6. Analysis of metal nanoparticles by UV-Visible spectroscopic method
7. Determination of corrosion rate of mild steel
8. Estimation of total alkalinity in the given water sample
9. Estimation of dissolved oxygen in waste water
10. Estimation of Fe2+ by external indicator
Course Outcomes:
• CO1. Develop the core knowledge about the hardness of water, treatment, and domestic
water treatment.
• CO2. Understanding the underlying assumption of electrochemistry and corrosion
principles
• CO3. To gain knowledge on properties and application of optoelectronic materials and
batteries
• CO4. To understand about various nanomaterial for engineering applications.
• CO5. To understand in hand laboratory experience to estimate hardness, alkalinity,
acidity, purity of water by dissolved oxygen, corrosion rate, conducting polymer and
nanoparticle analysis.
Textbooks:
1. P.C. Jain and M. Jain, Engineering Chemistry, DhanpatRai Publishing Company (P) Ltd.,
New Delhi, 2015 (ISBN-10: 9351160002; ISBN-13: 9789352160006).
2. Wenping Hu, Organic Optoelectronics, Wiley-VCH Verlag, German, 2013 (ISBN-
9783527329687).

Reference Books:
1. R. Gopalan, D. Venkappayya and N. Sulochana, Engineering Chemistry, Vikas Publishing
House, New Delhi, 2017 (ISBN-9789325969018).
2. Alain Nouailhat, An Introduction to Nanoscience and Nanotechnology, John Wiley, 2008
(ISBN:9781848210073)
3. EG&G Technical Services, Inc., Fuel Cell Handbook, Seventh Edition (ISBN-
1365101134, 9781365101137).
4. Laboratory Manual Prepared by the Department of Chemistry

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PH1001 ENGINEERING PHYSICS-I [(3-0-2); CREDITS: 4]
Pre-requisite: None

Course Objectives:
• To enable the students to refresh their basics of Physics and orient themselves in
implementation of concepts in engineering
• To give an exposure to principles of quantum mechanics and solid-state physics
• To provide knowledge offunctional materials used in Engineering applications
• To gain practical knowledge by applying the experimental methods to understand
various concepts in Physics.
• Apply the analytical techniques and graphical analysis to the experimental data.

Contents:
Simple harmonic motion-energy of SHM; damped oscillations; forced oscillations and
resonance Conditions; Wave equation; Superposition of waves and standing waves; Theory
of interference of light- Newton’s rings, Diffraction.
Inadequacy of classical mechanics-Wave and particle duality of radiation-de Broglie concept
of matter waves-Heisenberg’s uncertainty principle-Schrödinger wave equation-Interpretation
of wave function- Eigen values and Eigen functions Superposition Principle-Particle confined
in one dimensional infinite square well potential.
Crystalline and amorphous solids-system of crystals-Miller indices-atomic radius-
coordination number-atomic packing factor calculation-Bragg’s law. Classical and quantum
theory of electrical conductivity, origin of band theory of solids, semiconductors- extrinsic
and intrinsic-concept of band gap, pn junction diode; optical properties, Magnetism-types and
properties- Hard and soft magnetic materials, applications, dielectric properties of materials;
Superconductivity-types, Meissner effect, applications.
Spontaneous and stimulated emissions-Einstein’s coefficients-Population inversion and
lasing action, Coherence-Properties and types of lasers-Applications.OpticalfiberNumerical
aperture-Types of fibers- Fiber optics communication principle-Fiber optic sensors.
List of Experiments:
1. Modulus of rigidity using torsional pendulum.
2. Sonometer- frequency of tuning fork
3. Series LCR circuit-resonance phenomenon.
4. I-V characteristics of pn-junction diode/ Zener diode, LED.
5. Charge-discharge characteristics of RC circuit
6. Determination of resistivity and band gap of a semiconductor
7. Wavelength of laser using Michelson interferometer.
8. Young’s modulus of a material- uniform bending.
9. Measurement of Temperature using thermo-couple.
10. Specific heat of Liquid- and verification of Newton’s law of cooling.

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Course Outcomes:
• CO1.Students will be able to relate different kind of oscillations to standard
differential equations, and basics of optical phenomena.
• CO2. Students will be able to understand the fundamentals quantum computing, and
to understand quantum mechanical approach to understand the electronic properties
of materials.
• CO3. Learners get introduced to vide range of functional materials that are used in
engineering applications.
• CO4.Learner will acquire skills for usingdifferent scientific instruments and tools to
record the data, and to obtain quantitative results
• CO5.Develop basic communication skills through teamwork and interpreting the
results.

Text Books:
1. M. N. Avadhanulu and Dr. P. G. Kshirsagar, “A Textbook of Engineering
Physics”S.Chand and Company, ISBN: 978-8121908177.
2. Arthur Beiser, ShobhitMahajan, “Concepts of modern physics”, McGraw Hill
Education; ISBN: 978-0070151550.

Reference Books:
1. William D. Callister, Jr., “Materials Science and Engineering-An Introduction”
adapted by R. Balasubramanian, ISBN: 9781119321590.
2. R. A. Serway and J. W. Jewett, “Physics for Scientists and Engineers”, Cengage
Learning,ISBN: 978-1-133-95405-7.
3. Rolf E Hummel, “Electronic properties of materials” Springer;ISBN: 9781441981639
4. Harnam Singh and P.S. Hemne, “B.Sc. Pracatical Physics”. S. Chand Publishing,
ISBN:978-8121904698.

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PH1002 ENGINEERING PHYSICS-II [(3-0-2); CREDITS: 4]
Pre-requisite: None
Course Objectives:
• To enable the students to refresh their basics of Physics and orient themselves in
implementation of concepts in engineering
• To give an exposure to quantum mechanics and Solid State Physics
• To provide exposure to functional materials for engineering and materials for
electronics.
• To gain practical knowledge by applying the experimental methods to understand
various concepts in Physics.

Contents:
Waves and Oscillations: Simple harmonic motion -energy of SHM; damped oscillations;
forced oscillations and resonance Conditions; Wave equation; Superposition of waves and
standing waves; Interference of light- Newton’s rings, Diffraction- Grating -Polarization.
Quantum Mechanics: Inadequacy of classical mechanics-Wave and particle duality of
radiation-de Broglie concept of matter waves-Heisenberg’s uncertainty principle-Schrödinger
wave equation-Interpretation of wave function- Eigen values and Eigen functions-
superposition principle- Particle confined in one dimensional infinite square well potential,
Potential barrier problem, tunnelling phenomena (qualitative).

Solid state Physics: System of crystals; Miller indices, coordination number; Atomic-packing
factor calculation Bragg’s law; Drude theory of electrical conductivity; Free electron theory
(quantum), origin of Band theory of solids, Distribution of electrons between the energy
states-the Fermi-Dirac distribution; The density of energy states in metal; Estimation of
Fermi energy for metals; Fermi Velocity; semiconductors; charge carriers in semiconductor;
concept of hole; Bad-gap; The Hall effect.

Materials for electronics: Structure-one synthesis technique-electrical and optical property -

examples of application of the following electronic materials-Si & amorphous Si, Si-Ge,
GaAs, SiC, Nitride, optoelectronic materials, organic photoconductors, magnetic storage
materials and packaging materials.
List of Experiments:

1. Modulus of rigidity using torsional pendulum.

2. Sonometer- frequency of tuning fork
3. Series LCR circuit-resonance phenomenon.
4. I-V characteristics of pn-junction diode/ Zener diode, LED.
5. Charge-discharge characteristics of RC circuit
6. Determination of resistivity and band gap of a semiconductor
7. Wavelength of laser using Michelson interferometer.
8. Young’s modulus of a material- uniform bending.
9. Measurement of Temperature using thermo-couple.
10. Specific heat of Liquid- and verification of Newton’s law of cooling.

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Course Outcomes:
• CO1.Students will be able to relate different kind of oscillations to standard
differential equations, and basics of optical phenomena.
• CO2. Students will be able to understand the fundamentals quantum computing, and
to understand quantum mechanical approach to understand the electronic properties
of materials.
• CO3.Learners can apply free electron theory to describe the origin of energy bands to
differentiate semiconductors, conductors and insulators. Learners will also introduced
to vide range of advanced materials for electronic devices
• CO4.Learner will acquire skills for usingdifferent scientific instruments and tools to
record the data, and to obtain quantitative results
• CO5.Develop basic communication skills through teamwork and interpreting the
results

Text Books:
1. M. N. Avadhanulu and Dr. P. G. Kshirsagar, “A Textbook of Engineering
Physics”S.Chand and Company, ISBN: 978-8121908177.
2. Arthur Beiser, ShobhitMahajan, “Concepts of modern physics”, McGraw Hill
Education; ISBN:978-0070151550.
Reference Books:
1. William D. Callister, Jr., “Materials Science and Engineering-An Introduction”
adapted by R. Balasubramanian, Wiley,ISBN: 9781119321590.
2. R. A. Serway and J. W. Jewett, “Physics for Scientists and Engineers”, Cengage
Learning, ISBN: 978-1-133-95405-72014.
3. Rolf E Hummel, “Electronic properties of materials” Springer, ISBN:
9781441981639.
4. Harnam Singh and P.S. Hemne, “B.Sc. Pracatical Physics”. S. Chand Publishing,
ISBN: 978-8121904698.

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PH1003 ENGINEERING PHYSICS-III [(3-0-2); CREDITS: 4]

Pre-requisite: None
Course Objectives:
• To enable the students to refresh their basics of Physics and orient themselves in
implementation of concepts in engineering.
• To enable the students to understand Mechanical and electrical oscillatory systems,
principles of Optics and Acoustsics.
• To provide knowledge about various functional materials for engineering applications.
Also to understand the theory of LASER with application.
• To gain practical knowledge by applying the experimental methods to understand
various concepts in Physics.

Contents:
Waves and Oscillations: Simple harmonic motion -energy of SHM; damped oscillations;
forced oscillations and resonance Conditions; Wave equation; Superposition of waves and
standing waves; Interference of light- Newton’s rings, Diffraction- Grating -Polarization.
Principles of Acoustics:Classification of sound- decibel- Sabine’s formula-Absorption
Coefficient and its determination –factors affecting acoustics of buildings and their remedies.
Methods of sound absorptions – absorbing materials – methods to improve acoustics in a hall.

Properties of Materials:Semiconductors- extrinsic and intrinsic- PN junction diode; optical

properties, Magnetism-types and properties- Hard and soft magnetic materials, applications,
dielectric properties of materials; Superconductivity-types, Meissner effect,
applications.Shape memory alloys, Ferroelectric materials, piezoelectric materials, and
properties nanomaterials, and Applications.

Spontaneous and stimulated emissions-Einstein’s coefficients-Population inversion and

lasing action, Coherence-Properties and types of lasers-Applications.OpticalfiberNumerical
aperture-Types of fibers- Fiber optics communication principle-Fiber optic sensors.

List of Experiments:

1. Modulus of rigidity using torsional pendulum.

2. Sonometer- frequency of tuning fork
3. Series LCR circuit-resonance phenomenon.
4. I-V characteristics of pn-junction diode/ Zener diode, LED.
5. Charge-discharge characteristics of RC circuit
6. Determination of resistivity and band gap of a semiconductor
7. Wavelength of laser using Michelson interferometer.
8. Young’s modulus of a material- uniform bending.
9. Measurement of Temperature using thermo-couple.
10. Specific heat of Liquid- and verification of Newton’s law of cooling.

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Course Outcomes:
• CO1.Students will be able to relate different kind of oscillations to standard
differential equations.
• CO2.Students will also understand various optical and acoustic phenomena, and their
applications in engineering.
• CO3. Learners will get introduced to vide range of functional materials that are used
in engineering applications. Also learn theory and applications of LASER.
• CO4.Learner will acquire skills for usingdifferent scientific instruments and tools to
record the data, and to obtain quantitative results
• CO5.Develop basic communication skills through teamwork and interpreting the
results

Text Books:
1. M. N. Avadhanulu and Dr. P. G. Kshirsagar, “A Textbook of Engineering Physics”S.
Chand and Company, ISBN: 978-9352833993.
2. Arthur Beiser, ShobhitMahajan, “Concepts of modern physics”, McGraw Hill
Education; ISBN: 978-0070151550.
Reference Books:
1. William D. Callister, Jr., “Materials Science and Engineering-An Introduction”
adapted by R. Balasubramanian, Wiley, ISBN: 978-0470041628.
2. R. A. Serway and J. W. Jewett, “Physics for Scientists and Engineers”, Cengage
Learning, ISBN: 978-9386650672.
3. Rolf E Hummel, “Electronic properties of materials” Springer; ISBN: 978-81-7319-
021-6.
4. Harnam Singh and P.S. Hemne, “B.Sc. Pracatical Physics”. S. Chand Publishing,
ISBN: 9789355010940.

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MA1001 ALGEBRA AND CALCULUS [(3-0-0); CREDITS: 3]

Pre-requisite: Nil

Course Objectives:
● To learn about theory of matrices.
● To understand convergence, divergence, boundedness of sequence and series
● To learn about differentiation and multiple integrals and their applications

Contents:
Elementary operations on a matrix, Rank of matrix, Consistency of systems of linear
equations using elementary operations, Linear dependence and independence of vectors,
Characteristic roots and vectors of a matrix, Cayley - Hamilton theorem (statement only) and
its applications.
Sequences, Boundedness, Convergence, Divergence, Sub sequences, Infinite series, Tests for
convergence.
The derivative of a function, Differentiation rules, Implicit differentiation, Applications of
derivatives, Mean value theorems.
Partial derivatives, The chain rule, Extreme values.
Multiple Integrals, Change of order of integration, Area between curves.

Course Outcomes:
After the completion of the course, the students will be able to:
● CO1. Apply elementary row operations, eigen values and eigen vectors.
● CO2.Test convergence of sequence and series.
● CO3.Differentiate a function.
● CO4.Compute partial derivative of two variable functions.
● CO5.Apply integration for computing area.

Text Books:
1. George B. Thomas Jr, Ross L. Finney, Calculus and Analytic Geometry, Pearson
Education India, ISBN:9788177583250
Reference Book:
1. Erwin Kreyszig, Advanced Engineering Mathematics, John Wiley and Sons,
ISBN: 978-0-470-45836-5.

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MA1002 DIFFERENTIAL EQUATIONS [(3-0-0); CREDITS: 3]

Pre-requisite: Nil
Course Objectives:
● To learn about ordinary differential equations and its application.
● To learn about higher order ordinary differential equations.
● To learn about partial differential equations and its application.

Contents:
First order ordinary differential equations - Linear equations, Bernoulli equation.
Higher order ordinary differential equations – Homogeneous and nonhomogeneous linear
equations with constant coefficients.
First order partial differential equations - Formation of partial differential equations, Solution
of partial differential equations.
Cauchy problem for first order equations, First order nonlinear equations, Charpit’s method.
Second order partial differential equations - Classification, Separation of variables, Laplace
equation, Heat equation, Wave equation.

Course Outcomes:
After the completion of the course, the students will be able to:
● CO1. Formulate and solve ordinary differential equations.
● CO2. Formulate and solve higher order ordinary differential equations.
● CO3. Formulate and solve partial differential equations.
● CO4. Classify second order partial differential equations.
● CO5. Solve practical problems of partial differential equations.
Text Books:
1. Erwin Kreyszig, Advanced Engineering Mathematics, John Wiley and Sons,
ISBN: 978047045836-5.
2. Ian N. Sneddon, Elements of Partial Differential Equations, Dover Publications,
ISBN:9780486162997.
Reference Book:
1. William E. Boyce, Richard C. Di Prima and Douglas B. Meade, Elementary
Differential Equations and Boundary Value Problems, Wiley,
ISBN:9781119381648.

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MA1003 DISCRETE MATHEMATICS [(3-0-0); CREDITS: 3]

Pre-requisite: Nil

Course Objectives:
● To learn about logic, set theory and their applications.
● To understand about counting and its application.
● To learn about generating functions and their applications in solving recurrence
relations.
Contents:
Propositional logic, Applications of propositional logic, Propositional equivalences,
Predicates and quantifiers, Nested quantifiers, Rules of inference, Introduction to proofs,
Proof methods and strategies.
Algorithms, The growth of functions, Complexity of algorithms.
The basics of counting, The pigeonhole principles, Combinations and Permutations,
Enumerating combinations and permutations with repetitions, Enumerating combinations and
permutations with constrained repetitions.
Generating functions of sequences, Calculating coefficients of generating functions.
Applications of Recurrence relations, Recurrence relations with constant coefficients,
Inhomogeneous recurrence relations, Solving recurrence relations using generating functions.

Course Outcomes:
After the completion of the course, the students will be able to:
● CO1. Apply rules of inference.
● CO2. Check the growth of functions.
● CO3. Enumerate combinations and permutations.
● CO4. Write generating functions and to calculate their coefficients.
● CO5. Solve recurrence relations using generating functions.
Text Book:
1. Kenneth H. Rosen, Discrete Mathematics and its Applications, McGraw Hill,
ISBN: 9780073383095.
Reference Book:
1. Joe L. Mott, Abraham Kandel and Theodore P. Baker, Discrete Mathematics for
Computer Scientists and Mathematicians, PHI,ISBN: 9788120315020.

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MA1004 NUMERICAL TECHNIQUES [(3-0-0); CREDITS: 3]

Pre-requisite: Nil

Course Objectives:
● To learn to solve algebraic and transcendental equations.
● To learn about techniques to solve nonlinear equations and linear systems.
● To learn about techniques for interpolation, numerical differentiation, numerical
integration and solution for ordinary differential equations.
Contents:
Errors, Solution of algebraic and transcendental equations, Bisection method, False position
method, Newton-Raphson method, Bairstow method, Graeffe’s root squaring method.
Linear systems of equations - Gauss elimination method, Gauss-Jordan method, LU
decomposition method, Gauss-Jacobi method, Gauss-Seidel method.
Interpolation, Finite differences, Newton’s formulae for interpolation, Central difference
interpolation formulae, Interpolation with unequally spaced points.
Numerical differentiation, Numerical integration, Trapezoidal rule, Simpson’s 1/3 rule,
Simpson’s 3/8 rule, Numerical double integration.
Numerical solution of ordinary differential equations, Euler’s method, Runge-Kutta method.

Course Outcomes:
After the completion of the course, the students will be able to:
● CO1.Solve nonlinear equations numerically.
● CO2. Solve linear systems of equations numerically.
● CO3.Find interpolating polynomial.
● CO4.Differentiate and integrate numerically.
● CO5.Obtain numerical solution for ordinary differential equations.
Text Book:
1. Richard L. Burden and J. Douglas Faires, Numerical Analysis, Cengage Learning,
ISBN: 9780538733519.

Reference Book:
1. Kendall E. Atkinson, An Introduction to Numerical Analysis, Wiley,
ISBN:9780471624899.

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MA1005 TRANSFORMS AND COMPLEX [(3-0-0); CREDITS: 3]
ANALYSIS

Pre-requisite: Nil
Course Objectives:
• To understand the importance of transform techniques.
• To learn application of transform methods in solving problems.
• To learn about complex variables and their applications.

Contents:

Fourier Transforms, Fourier integral representations, Properties of Fourier transform,

Transforms of more complicated functions.
Applications of Fourier transforms to boundary value problems.
Z-Transforms, Properties, Inverse Z – transform, Solutions of difference equations.
Functions of a complex variable, Cauchy-Riemann equations, Analytic functions, Uniquely
determined analytic functions, Conformal mapping.
Cauchy-Goursat theorem, Cauchy integral formula, Taylor series, Laurent series, Zeros,
Residues, Cauchy’s residue theorem and applications.

Course Outcomes:
After the completion of the course, the students will be able to:
• CO1.Find Fourier transform of a function.
• CO2.Apply Fourier transforms.
• CO3.Solve difference equations using Z-transform.
• CO4.Determine analytic functions.
• CO5.Apply complex integration.
Text Books:
1. Erwin Kreyszig, Advanced Engineering Mathematics, John Wiley and Sons,
ISBN: 9780470458365.
2. James Ward Brown and Ruel V. Churchill, Complex Variables and Applications,
McGrawHill, ISBN:9780073383170.

Reference Book:
1. LokenathDebnath and DambaruBhatta, Integral Transforms and Their
Applications, Chapman and Hall/CRC, ISBN:9780429139550.

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MA1006 PROBABILITY AND STATISTICS [(3-0-0); CREDITS: 3]

Pre-requisite: Nil
Course Objectives:
● To learn about probability distribution of single and joint random variables.
● To make statistical inferences and to test their validity.
● To learn how to test hypothesis of data samples.

Contents:
Interpretations and axioms of probability, Conditional probability, Bayes theorem, Random
variables, Probability distributions, Binomial distribution, Poisson distribution, Normal
distribution.
Joint probability distributions, Marginal probability distributions, Conditional probability
distributions, Covariance and Correlation.
Descriptive statistics, Sampling distributions, Central limit theorem, Point estimation,
Methods of point estimation.
Interval estimation, Confidence interval on the mean of a Normal distribution with known
and unknown variance, Confidence interval on variance and standard deviation of a Normal
distribution.
Hypothesis testing, Test of hypotheses for a single sample, Test on the mean of a normal
distribution with known and unknown variances.

Course Outcomes:
After the completion of the course, the students will be able to:
● CO1.Model real-life problems and using prob solve the models.
● CO2.Compute conditional probabilities for joint random variable.
● CO3.Do point estimation.
● CO4.Find interval estimation.
● CO5.Test the validity of statistical inferences.
Text Book:
1. Douglas C. Montgomery and George C. Runger, Applied Statistics and
Probability for Engineers, John Wiley & Sons ISBN:9780470053041.
Reference Book:
1. Sheldon M. Ross, Introduction to Probability and Statistics for Engineers and
Scientists, Academic Press. ISBN:978012824366

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 PROGRAMME CORE (PC)

CE1101 ENGINEERING MECHANICS [(3-0-0); CREDITS: 3]

Pre-requisite: Nil
Course Objectives
● To understand the concept of force equilibrium and resultant force.
● To apply the concepts for locating centroids and to find out moments of inertia for
the various sections
● To apply the concepts of frictional forces at the contact surfaces of various
engineering
systems.
● To apply the various methods of evaluating kinetic and kinematic parameters of the
rigid bodies subjected to motion
Contents:
Introduction – Units and dimensions – Principle of statics – Composition and resolution of
forces – Free body diagrams – Equilibrium of concurrent forces – Equilibrium of three
forces – Method of moments – Friction – Parallel forces – Centre of gravity – Centroids –
Composition of forces – Equilibrium of forces – Flexible cables – Concurrent forces in
space – Virtual work – Rectilinear translation – Curvilinear translation – Rotation of Rigid
body – Plane motion of rigid body – Relative motion
Course Outcomes
• CO1: Calculation of force equilibrium and resultants
• CO2: Calculation of centroids and moment of inertia
• CO3: Analysis of friction-based simple engineering systems
• CO4: Prediction of motion of rigid bodies
Reference Books:
1. Timoshenko, S., Young, DH., and Rao JV. (2013). Engineering Mechanics, Tata
McGraw-Hill Publishing company. [ISBN–13:9780070616806]
2. Beer, F.P and Johnston Jr. E.R. (2019). Vector Mechanics for Engineers: Statics
and Dynamics, Tata McGraw-Hill Publishing company. [ISBN–13:978-9353166625]
3. Vela Murali (2019). Engineering Mechanics, Oxford University Press. [ISBN–
13:9780198062240]
4. Hibbeller, R.C and Ashok Gupta (2017). Engineering Mechanics: Statics and
Dynamics, Pearson Education. [ISBN–13:978-9332584747]
5. Irving H. Shames and Krishna MohanaRao. G. (2005). Engineering Mechanics –
Statics and Dynamics, Prentice Hall. [ISBN–13:978-8177581232]
6. Rajasekaran S and Sankarasubramanian G. (2005). Engineering Mechanics Statics
and Dynamics, Vikas Publishing House Pvt. Ltd. [ISBN–13:978-8125918646]
7. Bhavikatti, S.S and Rajashekarappa, K.G. (2018). Engineering Mechanics, New
Age International Publishers. [ISBN–13:9789386418005]

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8. Kumar, K.L. (2010). Engineering Mechanics, Tata McGraw-Hill Publishing
company. [ISBN–13:9789386418005] [ISBN :0-07-049473-8]
9. Archer, R. R., Crandall, S. H., Dahl, N. C., Lardner, T. J., &Sivakumar, M. S.
(Eds.). (2012). An introduction to mechanics of solids. Tata McGraw-Hill
Education.[ISBN–13: 978-1259006531]

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 CE1102 BUILDING MATERIALS AND CONSTRUCTION [(2-0-3); CREDITS: 4]
Pre-requisite: Nil
Course Objectives
● To provide skills for testing materials
● To facilitate the understanding of the behaviour of construction materials.
● To develop understanding of Indian Standard for testing materials
Contents:
Theory: Building Materials: Introduction – Structure and properties of materials – Stone –
brick (Clay and Fly ash) – Hollow blocks – Tiles – Glass – Steel – Cement concrete –
Properties and testing of fresh and hardened concrete – Mix design – Building Construction:
Building systems – Foundations – Masonry – Walls – Floors – Lintels and Arches – Roofs –
Formwork and Scaffolding – Plastering and Pointing – Weather proofing – Construction
Equipment
Laboratory: Testing of cement – aggregates – Fresh and hardened properties of concrete –
Testing of tiles – durability tests on bricks –Non-destructive testing methods and semi
destructive tests: Ultrasound Pulse Velocity (UPV), Rebound hammer test
Course Outcomes:
● CO1: The students will have the required knowledge in the area of testing of
construction materials and components of construction elements experimentally
● CO2: Identify the various test procedures carried out for a building material
● CO3: Design and develop the materials for construction
● CO4: Determine appropriateness of the material

Reference Books:
1. M. S. Mamlouk and J. P. Zaniewski, (2010) Materials for Civil and Construction
Engineers, 3rd Ed., Prentice Hall, USA. [ISBN :978-0136110583]
2. W. D. Callister, Jr., (1994) “Materials Science and Engineering – An
Introduction,” 3rd Ed., John Wiley and Sons, USA.[ISBN : 978-0471305682]
3. P. C. Varghese (2005) Building Materials, PHI Learning Pvt. Ltd., India.[ISBN :
978-8120350915 ]
4. IS 1786 (1985 – reaffirmed 1990) Specification for high strength deformed steel
bars and wires for reinforcement, Indian Standards.
5. IS 1237 (1980- reaffirmed 1996) Specification for cement concrete flooring tiles,
Indian Standards.
6. IS 3495- Part 1,2,3 (1992- reaffirmed 2002) Methods of tests of burnt clay building
bricks, Indian Standards.
7. IS 516 (1959- reaffirmed 1999) Methods of tests for strength of concrete, Indian
Standards.
8. IS 13311 - Part 1 & 2 (1992- reaffirmed 2004) Non-destructive testing of concrete -
Methods of test, Indian Standards.
9. IS 3085 (1965-reaffirmed 1997) Method of test for permeability of cement mortar
and concrete, Indian Standards.

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10. IS 4031 - Part 4, 5 & 6 (1988-reaffirmed 2005) Methods of physical tests for
hydraulic cement, Indian Standards.
11. IS 9103 (1999- reaffirmed 2004) Concrete admixtures – Specification, Indian
Standards.
12. IS 1199 (1959- reaffirmed 1999) Methods of sampling and analysis of concrete,
Indian Standards.
13. IS 8142 (1976 –reaffirmed 2002) Method of test for determining setting time of
concrete by penetration resistance, Indian Standards.

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CE1103 ENGINEERING GRAPHICS AND BUILDING DRAWING [(1-0-3); CREDITS: 3]

Pre-requisite: Nil
Course Objectives
● Enable the students to possess efficient drafting.
● To enhance visualization skills, which will facilitate the understanding of engineering systems
● Enables the knowledge about position of the component and its forms and interpretation of
technical graphics assemblies.
Contents:
Basic principles of engineering drawing – Standards and conventions – lettering and types of lines –
Introduction to drafting software – standard toolbar/menus –Coordinate system and reference planes –
Selection of drawing size and scale – Sketching of 2D simple geometries – editing and dimensioning of
2D geometries – Orthographic Projections – Projection of points, straight lines and Surfaces –
Projection of regular solids, Sectioning of solids – Principles of Isometric Projection – Isometric Scale
– Isometric Views– conventions – Plane figures, simple and compound solids – Conversion of
Isometric Views to Orthographic Views – Plan and sectional elevation of residential and industrial
building structures.
Course Outcomes:
On completion of the course, the student will be able to
● CO1: Perform basic geometrical constructions and multiple views of objects.
● CO2:Perform orthographic projection of lines and plane surfaces.
● CO3: Prepare isometric and perspective sections of simple solids.
● CO4: Draft building drawings

Reference Books:
1. Natarajan, K. V (2000) A textbook of Engineering Graphics, Publication: Dhanalakshmi
Publishers, Chennai. [ISBN:9788190414029]
2. Venugopal, K. and Prabhu Raja, V (2009) Engineering Drawing and Graphics + AutoCAD,
Pub. New Age International.[ ISBN - 13 : 978-9386649249]
Luzzader, Warren.J. andDuffjohn M (2005) Fundamentals of Engineering Drawing with an
introduction to Interactive Computer Graphics for Design and Production, Eastern Economy
Edition, Prentice Hall of India Pvt. Ltd, New Delhi. [ ISBN:
9789332549982 ]
3. BasantAgarwal and Agarwal C.M (2008) Engineering Drawing, Tata McGraw Hill Publishing
Company Limited, New Delhi.[ISBN: 978-9353167448]

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CE1104 PROGRAMMING FOR CIVIL ENGINEERS [(0-0-3); CREDITS: 2]
Pre-requisite: Nil
Course Objectives
● To learn features ofprogrammingsoftware.
● To promote a new teaching model that will help to develop programming skills and techniques
to solve mathematical problems.
● To understand graphic features and their applications.
● To solve civil engineering problems in programming software
Contents:
Basics of Programming software – Variables, Numbers, Operators, Expressions, Input and output.
Vectors, Arrays – Matrices; Matlab functions-Built-in Functions, User defined Functions;Files and File
Management – Import/Export, Basic 2D, 3D plots, Graphic handling; Conditional Statements,
Loops,Program Debugging, Mathematical computing- Algebraic equations, Basic Symbolic Calculus
and Differential equations, Numerical Techniques and Transforms; Linear regression line of given
points, Curve fitting using Polynomial Regression.
Course Outcomes:
Students will be able to
● CO1: Solve mathematical problems related to solving equation, differentiation, integration,
vectors, and matrices.
● CO2: Perform linear regression, plotting and numerical techniques through programming
● CO3:Solve structural analysis problems in programming software
● CO4: Use programming software for more complex problems

Reference Books:
1. Brian R. Hunt, Ronald L. Lipsman, Jonathan M. Rosenberg (2006) A Guide to MATLAB - for
Beginners and Experienced Users, 2nd Ed. Cambridge University Press. [ ISBN: 9780521615655
]
2. Stephen J. Chapman, Cengage Learning (2009) Essentials of MATLAB Programming, 2nd Ed.
[ ISBN-13 : 978-0495295686]
3. David McMahon (2007) MATLAB Demystified, The McGraw-Hill Companies. [
ISBN: 9780071485517 ]
4. Holly Moore (20120 MATLAB for Engineers, 3rd Ed. Pearson Education, Inc.[ ISBN-13: 978-
0132103251]
5. David M. Smith (2010) Engineering computation with MATLAB, 2nd Ed. Pearson Education,
Inc.
6. Pratap, Rudra. Getting Started with MATLAB 5-A Quick Introduction for Scientists and
Engineers. 1998. [ISBN-13 : 978-0195129472]

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CE1105 MECHANICS OF SOLIDS [(3-0-2); CREDITS: 4]
Pre-requisite: CE1101
Course Objectives:
● To understand fundamentals regarding Mechanics of Solids.
● To develop ability of students to carry out analysis of complex state of stress.
● To familiarize students about the failure modes of materials.
● To enhance skills of utilizing materials of appropriate strength for civil engineering
applications.
Contents:
Theory: Rigid and deformable solids; Method of sections and joints - review of free body
diagrams; Axial force, shear and bending moment diagrams; Concept of stress, normal and shear
stress; Concept of strain, normal and shear strains; Hooke's law; Axially loaded members, force
and deflections; Bending and shearing stresses in beams of symmetrical cross-section, concept of
shear flow; Torsion of circular shafts; Stress in cylindrical and spherical shells; Combined stress;
Principle of superposition and its limitations; Transformation of plane stress and strain, principal
stresses and strains, Mohr's circle, strain methods; Bending deflection of simple beams by direct
integration methods; Buckling of compression members. Energy concepts; Castigliano's
theorems; Failure theories.
Laboratory: Test on springs; Torsion test on mild steel or cast iron; Tension test; Hardness test
(Rockwell and Brinell); Tests on bricks; Tests on concrete cubes; Tests on wood; Impact
test (Charpy and Izod)
Course Outcomes:
● CO1: Understand the basic concept of simple stress and strain, theory of flexure and
torsion, springs, and strain energy.
● CO2: Will be able to understand the complex state of stresses.
● CO3: Understand failure modes of materials and response to fatigue.
● CO4: Have skills to identify materials of appropriate strength for structural elements

Reference Books:
1. Popov, E.P. (1999) Engineering Mechanics of Solids (2nd Ed.), Prentice-Hall (India).
[ISBN-13 : 978-0137261598]
2. Beer, F.P., Johnston, E.S. and DeWolf, J.T. (2004.) Mechanics of Materials (3rd Ed.),
Tata McGraw-Hill, [ISBN:9780071210607]
3. Gere, J.M., (2001) Mechanics of Materials (5th Ed.), Brooks/Cole.[ ISBN13:
9780534371333]

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 CE1106 MECHANICS OF FLUIDS [(3-0-2); CREDITS: 4]

Pre-requisite: Nil
Course Objectives:
● To understand the properties of fluids and fluid statics.
● To solve kinematic problems such as finding particle paths and streamlines.
● To use important concepts of the continuity equation, Bernoulli’s equation and
turbulence, and apply the same to problems.
● To study about specific speed and performance characteristics of different types of
turbines.
● To study types of centrifugal Pumps, work done and efficiency of the different
types of centrifugal pumps and also study about the performance of pumps &
characteristic curves.
Contents:
Theory: Fluid properties – Viscosity – Compressibility of Fluids – Vapor Pressure –
Surface Tension – Fluid Statics – Pressure – Manometer – Buoyancy, Flotation and Stability
– Fluid Dynamics – Bernoulli equation – Energy Line and Hydraulic Grade Line – Fluid
Kinematics – Velocity Field – Acceleration Field – Reynolds Transport Theorem – Fluid
Element Kinematics – Conservation of Mass – Linear Momentum and Moment-of-
Momentum Equations – Dimensional Analysis – Modeling and Similitude – Viscous Flow
in Pipes – Boundary Layer Characteristics – Drag – Lift – Open-Channel Flow – Energy
Considerations – Uniform Depth Channel Flow – Gradually Varied Flow – Rapidly Varied
Flow – Centrifugal Pump – Turbines.
Laboratory: Capillary and Ostwald viscometer; Floating Body; Reynolds Experiment;
Hydrostatic Pressure; Venturi meter and Orifice meter; Energy Loss in Pipes; Water
Hammer and Surge Tank; Flow Over Weir; Hydraulic Jump; Centrifugal Pump; Impact of
Jet; Turbines.
Course Outcomes:
● CO1: Understand the basic principles of fluid mechanics.
● CO2: Understand the concepts of statics and dynamics of fluid flow.
● CO3: Develops skills in analyzing fluid flows through the proper use of modelling
and the application of the basic fluid-flow principles.
● CO4: Acquire knowledge in the selection of the type of turbine required with
reference to the available head of water and also used for Identification of type of
turbine with estimated specific speed.
● CO5: Capable of estimating the efficiency of different pumps and performance of
the pumps with the study of characteristics curves.

Reference Books:
1. Munson B.R., Young D.F., Okiishi T.H. and Huebsch W.W., (2009) Fundamentals
of Fluid Mechanics (6thEdt.), John Wiley & Sons, Inc. [ISBN-13: 978-0470926536]
2. Nagaratnam, S (1989) Fluid Mechanics, Khanna Publishers.
[ISBN-13 978-81-7409-277-9]
3. Rajput R.K., (1998) Fluid Mechanics and Hydraulic Machines, S. Chand

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 Ltd.[ISBN-13 : 978-9385401374]
4. Bansal R.K (2008) Fluid Mechanics and Hydraulic Machines, Laxmi Publications
(P) Ltd. [ISBN-13 : 978-8131808153]
5. Modi, P.N., and Seth, S.M. (2005) Hydraulics, Fluid Mechanics and Hydraulic
Machines, Standard Book Home, New Delhi. [ISBN : 978-81-89401-26-9]
6. White, F. M. (2021). Fluid Mechanics. Tata McGraw-Hill Education.
[ISBN-13: 978-0071333122]
7. Fox, R. W., McDonald, A. T., & Mitchell, J. W. (2020). Introduction to Fluid
Mechanics. John Wiley & Sons. [ISBN-13 : 978-0470547557]

CE1107 SURVEYING [(3-0-0); CREDITS: 3]

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Pre-requisite: Nil
Course Objectives:
● To understand the importance of surveying in the field of civil engineering
● To get introduced to a different plane and geodetic surveying applications
● To understand the significance of each method in civil engineering and master the skill
to carry out the proper surveying method in the field.
● To design numerical solutions for carrying out surveying in civil engineering field.
Contents:
Introduction, Distance: Distance measurement conventions and methods; use of tape; Directions:
Meridians, Azimuths and Bearings, Declination computations Levelling: Concept and
terminology; differential levelling instruments; field methods, contouring. Angle Measurement;
Vernier transits; theodolites, Tachometric surveying. Traverse: Using theodolite; Methods of
adjustments; Areas by coordinates. Construction surveys: Introduction, Building citing,
foundation layout etc. Earth work: LS & CS; Volume Calculation; prismoidal correction
Introduction to geodetic surveying, Modern Surveying Techniques: Electronic Distance
Measurement (EDM), Electronic theodolites (total station), Remote sensing and global
positioning systems, Introduction to Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
Course Outcomes:
● CO1: Able to plan a survey, taking accurate measurements, field booking, plotting and
adjustment of traverse
● CO2: Able to understand the use of Theodolite and tacheometry in practical applications
● CO3: Able to understand the concepts of geodetic surveying in plan a large-scale survey
● CO4: Able to carry out volume measurement of earthwork
Reference Books:
1. S.K Roy (2009) Fundamentals of Surveying, PHI Learning Private Limited.
[ISBN: 9788120341982]
2. Arora, K. R. (2019). Surveying Vol. I & II, Vol. III Standard Book House.
[ISBN: 978-81-89401-23-8]
3. Schofield, W. and M. Breach (2007) Engineering Surveying, Elsevier.
[ISBN-13 : 978-0750669498]
4. Benton, A. R. and Taety, P. J (2000) Elements of plane surveying, McGraw Hill.
[ISBN-13: 978-0070048843]
5. Bannister, A. S. Raymond and R. Baker (2006) Surveying. Pearson Education.
[ISBN-13 : 978-0582302495]

CE1108 ANALYSIS OF STRUCTURES [(3-0-0); CREDITS: 3]

Pre-requisite: CE1101, CE1105.

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Course Objectives:
● To introduce the fundamental concepts of analysis of beams, frames and trusses, cables
and arches
● To find the slope and deflection of structures.
● To enable the students to understand the concepts of analysis of determinate and
indeterminate structures
Contents:
Classification of structures and loads, Concept of static indeterminacy, kinematic indeterminacy,
Degrees of freedom, Concept of compatibility conditions; Moment-area method, Conjugate-beam
method; Development of slope-deflection equations; Concept of relative stiffness; Moment
distribution method and application to beams and simple frames; Matrix formulation of
displacement methods - Stiffness matrix approach with reference to computer application;
Influence Lines - Concept of influence lines for both statically determinate and indeterminate
structures. Cables, arches and suspension bridges. Method of consistent deformations for
statically indeterminate trusses, beams, frames, arches; Matrix formulation of force method.
Course Outcomes:
● CO1: Analyse and determine slope and deflection of trusses, beams and frames
● CO2: Determine the stress resultants in arches and cables structures by applying the
basic engineering knowledge
● CO3: Analyze the response in structural elements for the moving loads using method of
influence line diagram
● CO4: Categorize the structures and analyze the structural elements using force and
displacement method of analysis
● CO5: Develop flexibility and stiffness matrix for elements and structures
Reference Books:
1. Hibbeler, R. C. (2006). Structural analysis. Upper Saddle River, N.J: Pearson/Prentice
Hall. [ISBN-13 : 978-9332586147]
2. DevdasMenon (2010) Structural Analysis, Narosa Book Distributers Pvt Ltd. [ISBN-
13 : 978-8173199394]
3. Wang, C. K. (1969). Indeterminate Structural Analysis, McGraw Hill Book Company.
[ISBN: 9780070702493]
4. Weaver, W (2018). Matrix Analysis of framed Structures, CBS Publishers & Gere, J. M.
& Distributors, Delhi. [ISBN:978-8123911519]

CE1109 SOIL MECHANICS [(3-0-2); CREDITS: 4]

Pre-requisite: Nil

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Course Objectives:
● To impart the fundamental concepts of soil mechanics and study of various types of
soil classification system.
● To know the importance of index properties like grain size, consistency limits, soil
classification.
● To understand the concept of consolidation andshear strength of soil.
● To impart knowledge of design of both finite and infinite slopes.

Contents:
Theory: Origin of Soils; Phase relationships; Index properties of soils; Soil classification;
Compaction of soils–Laboratory and field compaction, factors affecting compaction;
Permeability of soils–Laboratory and field methods for determination of permeability of
soils; Factors affecting permeability of soils; Seepage forces; Quick sand condition; Concept
of effective stress; Capillarity; Estimation of stresses in soils due to external loads,
Boussinesq’s equation, Westergaard’s equation, Newmark’s chart – Construction and use;
Consolidation–Estimation of primary and secondary consolidation settlements; Time rate of
consolidation; Coefficient of consolidation; Estimation of pre-consolidation pressure;
Normally and Over-consolidated clays; Introduction to shear strength of soils; Mohr-
Coulomb failure criterion; Methods for determining shear strength of soils in the laboratory;
Earth pressure theories; Stability of slopes, types of failure, methods of analysis, Methods for
slope stabilization.
Laboratory: Specific gravity test; dry and wet sieve analysis; Atterberg limits; In-situ
density - Sand replacement and core cutter method; Compaction characteristics of soil,
Permeability test -Constant and variable head; Unconfined compression test; Consolidation
test; Direct shear test; Vane shear test.

Course Outcomes:
● CO1: To carry out soil classification and solve three-phase system problems
● CO2: To solve any practical problems related to soil stresses, permeability and
seepage
● CO3: To estimate the stresses under any system of foundation due to external loads
● CO4: To solve practical problems related to consolidation settlement and time rate
of settlement
● CO5: To estimate appropriate soil shear strength parameters with respect to the
drainage conditions

Reference Books:
1. Terzaghi K and Peck.R. B (1967) Soil mechanics in Engineering Practice, 2nd
Edition, John Wiley, New York. [ISBN 0-471-08658-4]
2. Braja M. Das (1984) Principles of Geotechnical Engineering, fifth edition.

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 Thomson/Brookscole. [ISBN-13 : 978-8131526132]
3. Joseph E Bowles (1984). Physical and Geological properties of soils, McGraw Hill
Co. Ltd 2nd Edition. [ ISBN-13 : 978-0070067721]
4. GopalRanjan and ASR Rao (2000) Basic and Applied soil mechanics, second
edition, New Age International publishers. [ISBN-13 : 978-8122440393]
5. K. R. Arora (1997) Soil Mechanics and Foundation Engineering, Standard Publisher
Distribution.[ISBN-13 978-8180141126]
6. V.N.S. Murthy (1993) A Text Book of Soil Mechanics and Foundation Engineering,
Fourth edition, UBS Publishers Distributors Ltd. [ISBN: 9788123913629]

CE1110 APPLIED HYDROLOGY[(3-0-0); CREDITS: 3]

Pre-requisite: CE1106
Course Objectives:

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 ● To build on the student’s background in hydrology.
● To develop the skills in modelling of flood flows and flood routing.
● To know the application of unit hydrograph.

Contents:
Hydrologic Processes – System Concept of Watershed – Components of Hydrologic Cycle –
Atmospheric Circulation – Precipitation – Raingauge Network – Depth-Area-Duration
Relationships – Intensity-Duration-Frequency Relationship – Evaporation – Transpiration –
Infiltration – Evapotranspiration – Indices – Water Balance – Runoff – Flow-Duration Curve
– Flow Mass Curve – Hydrographs – Unit Hydrographs – Instantaneous Unit Hydrograph –
Groundwater – Darcy’s Law – Well Hydraulics – Floods – Estimation and Control –
Frequency Analysis – Flood Routing – Risk, Reliability and Safety Factor – Linear
Regression – Statistical and Probability Analysis of Hydrological Data
Course Outcomes:
On completion of the course, the students will be able to:
● CO1: Incorporate the analytical abilities in the planning and design of water
resource systems.
● CO2: Understand the basics for the study of surface water flows.
● CO3: Understanding the basics of hydrology
● CO4: Analyse and design flood resilient measures
Reference Books:
1. Ragunath, H.M. (1990) Hydrology, Wiley Eastern, [ISBN - 978-0070648555]
2. Subramanya (2004) Engineering Hydrology, Tata-McGraw Hill.
[ISBN - 978-0070648555]
3. Punmia, B.C (2001) Irrigation and Water Power Engineering, Standard
Publishers.[ISBN - 978-8131807637]
4. Mays L.W (2011) Water Resources Engineering, John Wiley & Sons, Inc.[ISBN -
978-0470460641]

CE1111 SURVEYING LABORATORY [(0-0-3); CREDITS: 2]

Pre-requisite: CE1107
Course Objectives:
● To develop an understanding of modern field measurement tools and techniques.

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 ● The course gives exposure to students on practical use of surveying instruments
including measuring tapes, compass, levels, theodolites and total station.
● To develop an appreciation for the performance aspects of field data acquisition and
the associated costs.
Contents:
Experiments: Fly levelling, check levelling, longitudinal and cross section levelling using
Dumpy level; Measurement of horizontal angle; Trigonometrical levelling; Heights and
distance using principles of Tachometric surveying; preparation of contour map; Total
station surveying.
Demonstration: Chain; Compass; Plane Table surveying, Drone survey.
Course Outcomes:
At the end of the course, the student will be able to:
● CO1: Learn the use of basic and advanced surveying instruments.
● CO2: Learn to record the field data and present it properly
● CO3: Analyse the surveying data and develop related map, plan and contour etc.
● CO4: Calculate the volume of earthwork for cut and fill location.
Reference Books:
1. Punmia, B.C., Jain, A.K. and Jain, A.K. (2016). Surveying Vol. I, II and III, Laxmi
Publication Pvt.Ltd.[ISBN -978-8170088530]
2. Arora, K. R. (2019). Surveying Vol. I, II and III, Standard Book House.[ISBN -978-
8189401238]
3. Basak, N N (2014) Surveying and Leveling. 2nd edition, McGraw Hill
Education.[ISBN -978-9332901537]
4. Kanetkar .T.P, and Kulkarni .S.V. (2014). Surveying and Levelling, Vol. I & II, Pune
VidyarthiGrihaPrakashan [ISBN -978-8185825113]

CE1112 DESIGN OF STRUCTURES [(3-0-0); CREDITS: 3]

Pre-requisite: CE1101, CE1105, CE1108.

Course Objectives:
● To learn the concepts of design as per IS codes

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 ● To design the RC members like slab, beam and column
● To design the steel members like tension, compression and flexure
● To design the masonry walls and columns
● To design the foundation structures
Contents:
Introduction to reinforced concrete, structural steel and masonry structures, and their
components – Material properties: concrete, masonry and steel reinforcement, and structural
steel – Basic concepts of design as per IS codes – Working stress, limit state, ultimate load
methods – Design of reinforced beams, slabs, columns - Introduction to structural detailing
for RC members – Different steel connections - Design of steel -tension members, flexural
members, and compression members– Design of masonry walls for gravity and lateral load -
Design of foundations .
Course Outcomes:
● CO1: Understanding on basics of design concepts
● CO2: Design of RC structural elements
● CO3: Design of structural steel elements
● CO4: Design of masonry walls and columns
● CO5: Design of foundations

Reference Books
1. Park and Paulay (1975) Reinforced concrete structures. [ISBN -978-0471659174]
2. PillaiSU, and Menon D. (2021). Reinforced Concrete Design, McGraw Hill
Education Private Limited.[ISBN -978-9354601026]
3. Krishna Raju N. (2015). Design of Reinforced Concrete Structures, CBS
Publisher. [ISBN -978-8123909899]
4. Duggal S. K. (2019). Limit State Design of Steel Structures, Tata McGraw Hill
Education (India) Private Limited. [ISBN -978-9353164874]
5. Dolan CW, Darwin D., Nilson AH. (2009). Design of Concrete Structures,
McGraw-Hill.[ISBN - 978-0073293493]
6. Dayaratnam P. (2011). Design of Reinforced Concrete Structures, Oxford
&IBH.[ISBN - 978-8120414198]
7. Segui, W. T. (2017). Design of Steel Structures, Cengage Learning, New Delhi.
[ISBN - 978-1337094740]
8. Subramanian N. (2008). Design of Steel Structures, Oxford University Press,
India.[ISBN - 978-0195676815]
9. IS 456 (2000 - reaffirmed 2021) Plain and Reinforced Concrete - Code of
Practice, Bureau of Indian Standards
10. IS 800 (1984 - reaffirmed 2008) General Construction in Steel - Code of Practice,
Bureau of Indian Standards.
11. SP 20 (1991) Handbook on masonry design and construction. Bureau of Indian
Standards.

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CE1113 FOUNDATION ENGINEERING [(3-0-0); CREDITS: 3]

Pre-requisite: CE1109
Course Objectives:
● To provide the students with a basic understanding of the essential steps involved in
a geotechnical site investigation.
● To introduce the principal types of foundations and the factors governing the choice
of the most suitable type of foundation for a given solution.

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 ● To study the procedures used for bearing capacity estimation and Pile carrying
capacity.
● To familiarize the concepts of earth pressure

Contents:
Site investigations- spacing/depth of boreholes, in-situ testing of soils, disturbed/undisturbed
soil sampling, geophysical exploration, electrical resistivity method, preparation of borehole
logs and final report inclusive of general soil profile. Shallow foundations- theories of
bearing capacity, standard penetration test, design of a footing in cohesionless/cohesive soil
based on settlement and bearing capacity criteria, plate load test, combined footings,
eccentrically loaded footings, ground improvement; Analysis and design of raft based on
settlement and bearing capacity criteria. Retaining walls, various types, theories of earth
pressure, size proportioning and stability analysis. Pile foundations- driven piles in
cohesive/cohesionless soil, bearing capacity/settlement aspects, analysis and design of pile
groups, piled raft and pile supported raft, bored cast-insitu piles, pile driving equipment, pile
load tests, interpretation of pile load test, Pile integrity test.
Course Outcomes:
● CO1: To develop an understanding of the behaviour of foundations for engineering
structures.
● CO2: Able to carry out stability check for earth retaining structures.
● CO3: Able to design the suitable foundation system as per Indian Standard
guidelines.
● CO4: Able to plan suitable subsurface soil investigation.

Reference Books:
1. GopalRanjan and Rao (2002) Basic and Applied Soil Mechanics, New Age
International Limited, New Delhi.[ISBN -978-8122440393]
2. Murthy, V.N.S (1999) A text book of Soil Mechanics and Foundation
Engineering, UBS Publishers & Distributors Pvt. Ltd., New Delhi.[ISBN - 978-
8123913629]
3. B.M. Das (2011) Principles of Foundation Engineering, 7th Ed. SI Units,
Cengage Learning, USA.[ISBN - 978-8131518786]
4. J.E. Bowles (2001) Foundation Analysis and Design, McGraw-HillInternational
Edition, Fifth Edition. [ISBN -978-0071188449]
CE1114 HIGHWAY ENGINEERING [(3-0-2); CREDITS: 4]

Pre-requisite: CE1109, CE1112

Course Objectives:
● To know the geometric design of highways
● To know about the pavement materials and design
● To understand the pavement construction, distresses in pavements and maintenance
options
● To learn the characteristics, properties and testing procedures of aggregate and bitumen

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Contents:
Theory: Introduction to transportation systems, characteristics; Highway engineering:
classification of roads, rural roads, highway planning; Road – vehicle performance; Geometric
design road cross-section, sight distance and applications, super elevation, horizontal and
vertical alignment, integration of horizontal and vertical alignment; Types of pavements;
bituminous and concrete pavements; Materials for use in highway construction and their
characterization, sustainable materials for pavement construction; Introduction to Pavement
design; Bituminous pavement design - Introduction to layered elastic theories, load equivalency
factors, IRC method of pavement design; Concrete pavement design - introduction to Winkler
foundation, stress analysis, influence of traffic and temperature, design aspects- Pavement
failures and introduction to pavement construction and maintenance.
Laboratory: Tests on Aggregate – flakiness index, elongation index, impact test, crushing test,
Los Angele’s abrasion test, Deval’s abrasion test, soundness test; Tests on Bitumen- softening
test, ductility test, viscosity test, penetration test, flash and fire point test.
Course Outcomes:
● CO1: Able to design cross-section elements, sight distance, horizontal and vertical
alignment
● CO2: Able to determine the characteristic value of pavement materials
● CO3: Able to design flexible and rigid pavements as per IRC standards
● CO4: Able to carry mix design for bitumen/ asphalt concrete
Reference Books
1. Khanna, S.K and Justo, C.E.G (2001) Highway Engineering, New Chand and Bros.
[ISBN - 978-8185240770]
2. Kadiyali, L.R (1987) Traffic Engineering and Transport Planning, Khanna
Publishers, New Delhi.[ISBN -978-8174092205]
3. Kadiyali LR and NB Lal (1984) Principles and Practise of Highway Engineering,
Khanna Publishers. [ISBN - 978-8174091659]
4. Transport and Road Research Laboratory (1952) Soil Mechanics for Road
Engineers, HMSO Publisher, London.[ISBN - 978-0115502781]

IP1201 FIELD BASED INTERNSHIP [(0-0-9); CREDITS: 6]

Pre-requisite: Nil

Course Objective:

• To give exposure about the site construction and site activities

• To gain exposure to and responsibility for varied practical situations under qualified
supervision
• To gainknowledge and competence in working with individuals and groups in a
structured program setting.

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 Evaluation Criteria:

Field based internship has to be pursued by the student for about 90 hours (3 weeks) in any
construction / research institute / related software industry and a detailed report should be
submitted. Upon evaluation of the report grade of the course will be awarded. The grades
are satisfactory (C), good (B) and excellent (A).

Course Outcomes:

● CO1: Able to appreciate work and its function in the economy.

● CO2:Able to understand the importance of manpower for construction activities.
● CO3:Able to acquire knowledge on tools and type of equipment used in the site
construction.
● CO4: Able to integrate theory and practice.

CE1115 ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING [(3-0-2); CREDITS: 4]

Pre-requisite: Nil
Course Objectives
● To describe the basic principles and concepts of physical, chemical, and biological
processes involved in water and wastewater treatment.
● To create awareness among the students about the importance of water and wastewater
treatment.
● To develop skills in the basic design of unit operations and unit processes in water and
wastewater treatment.

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Contents:
Theory: Introduction to Environmental Engineering - Classification of Pollutants - Physical
Treatment Principles - Chemical Treatment Principles - Biological Treatment Principles -
Water & wastewater Characteristics - Sourcing of water and wastewater Water quality
Parameters - Drinking Water Standards - Physical, Chemical, and Bacteriological Analysis of
Water - Physicochemical Treatment of Water – Sedimentation - Water Softening - Coagulation
and Flocculation - Sand Filtration – Disinfection - Introduction to Advanced Treatment
Methods - Removal of Iron and Manganese – Defluoridation - Arsenic Removal - Membrane
Filtration - Treatment of Municipal Wastewater - Wastewater Characteristics Nature based
treatment methods - PCB– Screens - Grit Chamber - Sedimentation Tank - Aerobic Treatment
of Wastewater - Activated Sludge Process - Trickling filters - Oxidation Ponds - Anaerobic
Treatment - Anaerobic Digesters - Introduction to Advanced Wastewater Treatment
Technologies - Introduction to Noise Pollution - Air pollution - Air pollution chemistry -
Ambient air quality and standards - Introduction to air pollution control - Control of gaseous
contaminants - Solid waste management - Transportation - Landfilling - Composting
Laboratory:Physical characteristics of water; Chemical characteristics of water;
Bacteriological tests; Jar test; Chlorine demand and residual test; Total solids and settleable
solids; Organic and inorganic solids; Determination of pH and chemical constituents like Cl-
Fe2+etc; Turbidity of water; Test for Manganese; Test for Iron, BOD and COD

Course Outcomes:
● CO1: Design various water and wastewater treatment units
● CO2: Predict the quality of water in river, using mass balance approach and specific
models
● CO3: Analyse both water and wastewater to determine their quality
● CO4: Select suitable water and wastewater treatment units
Reference Books:
1. Duggal, K.N (2002) Elements of Environmental Engineering, S.Chand& Co. [ISBN
- 978-8121915472]
2. Peavy H S, Rowe D R, and Tchobanoglous G (1985) Environmental Engineering,
McGraw Hill, New York.[ISBN - 978-9351340263]
3. Masters G M (2008) Introduction to environmental engineering and science,
Prentice Hall, New Delhi.[ISBN - 978-0134830667]
4. Birdie, G.S. and Birdie, J.S (1992) Water Supply and Sanitary Engineering,
DhanpatRai and Sons, New Delhi.[ISBN - 978-8187433798]
5. Metcalf and Eddy (2005) Waste Water Engineering, Collection, Treatment and
Disposal, Tata McGraw Hill, Inc., New York.[ISBN - 9780070495395]
6. Sincero A P and Sincero G.A (1999) Environmental engineering: A design
approach, Prentice Hall, New Delhi.[ISBN - 978-0024105646]

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CE1116 COMPUTER AIDED ANALYSIS AND DESIGN [(0-1-3); CREDITS: 3]

Pre-requisite: Core coursesof Civil Engineering

Course Objectives
● To implement basic civil engineering problems in commercial software
● To model and analyse in software
● To understand and execute simple problems in commercial programming software
Contents:
Using concerned programming software: Draw bending moment and shear force diagram,
Solvemoment distribution method; Using concerned commercial software: Analysis and
design of structures; Analysis and design of shallow and deep foundation, machine

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foundation, slope stability analysis, design of earth retaining structures; Analysisof land
use pattern of the region using GIS; Design of pipe network.
Course Outcomes:
On completion of the course, the students will be able to:
● CO1: Solve basic civil engineering problems using programing software
● CO2: Model and analyse structures in commercial software
● CO3: To understand the features and get hands on experience in using the software
● CO4:Use of commercialsoftwares for studying water resource related issues.

Reference Books:
1. Manuals of commercial and programingsoftwares

IP1302 DESIGN PROJECT [(0-0-12); CREDITS: 6]

Pre-requisite: Core courses of Civil Engineering

Course Objective:
• To train and equip the student to independently execute a complete project using
software packages
• To get exposure to various software tools
• To develop technical presentation skills

Contents:

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Students can use any of these commercial softwares given below to perform a whole design
in anyone of the Civil Engineering field.
List of Commercial Softwares: Building & bridges design using STADD Pro; Highway and
railway design using BENTLEY Road Analysis & Design Software; Pipe networks and canal
design using Water NET-CAD; GIS – Mapping Software; Water distribution system
modelling software - EPANET; Analysis of structural members using ABAQUS; Analysis of
soil structure using PLAXIS, MIDAS, GeoStudio. Analysis of traffic flow and drainage
design INFRAWORK 360; Air Modelling Software - AERMOD.
The course is designed to develop the software skills of the students in innovative research
areas of the department. This project course follows a method of learning and, therefore, the
student's actual day-to-day task involvement would constitute the central thread of the
learning process. A maximum of three students can pursue this project together under one
supervisor. Work progress must be updated to their respective supervisor regularly.
Every student / group has to design; model; plan and analyse the work using software
package (not restricted to the above list) according to their project and interest in any of the
civil engineering field. Further, they should define the title and study plan. They should work
towards their objective of the study plan.
Evaluation Criteria
• Students have to give a proper proposal for the project within the timeline.
• At the end of the course, the student / group should submit a report on outcomes of
the project along with the power point presentation.
• The evaluation will recognize this aspect by demanding day-to-day productivity of the
student. Final Evaluation will be conducted by the department faculties
Course Outcomes:
● CO1: Students will know to analyze and design using software packages.
● CO2: Students will understand the features of software.
● CO3: Able to perform the given taskina systematic way
● CO4: Able to compare the deviations between analytical and numerical results

IP1402 PROJECT WORK- PHASE I [(0-0-9); CREDITS: 2]

Pre-requisite: Core courses of Civil Engineering

Course Objectives:
• To develop skill in collection and review the literature in selected
technologydomain
• To comprehend the literature and derive conclusion
• To develop technical presentation skills
Content:

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 The objective of this course is to impart and improve the research capability of the
student. This course conceives purely a research problem in any one of the disciplines
of Civil Engineering; Structural Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, and
Hydraulics and Water Resources Engineering. The research problem can be pursued
by an individual student or a group of students comprising of not more than three.
Every student / student group has to find a research gap according to their interest by
doing good amount of literature survey. They should be monitored by a faculty.
Further, they should define the title and research problem. They should also start the
work towards their objective of the research work. At the end of the course, the student
/ student group should submit a report on literature survey, research problem
identification, expected outcomes and work done (if any).
Evaluation Criteria
The method of evaluation will be as follows:
● Evaluation I: 20 marks on finding research area (Decided by conducting a
review by the department faculties)
● Evaluation II: 20 marks on literature collection and presentation (Decided by
conducting a review by the department faculties)
● Final Evaluation: 60 marks on report for problem identification, literature
survey and early works and expected outcomes (Decided by conducting final
review by the department faculties).
Course Outcome:
At the end of the course, students are able to
• CO1: Identify civil engineering problems reviewing available literature
• CO2: Identify appropriate techniques to analyze complex civil engineering
problems.
• CO3: Apply engineering and management principles through efficient handling
of project
• CO4:Perform the given work in a systematic way

IP1403 PROJECT WORK PHASE II [(0-0-12); CREDITS: 4]

Pre-requisite: Core courses of Civil Engineering
Course Objective:
• To develop skill in collection and review the literature in selected technology
domain
• To comprehend the literature and derive conclusion
To develop technical presentation skills
Content:
With continuation to the course, IP1402 PROJECT WORK PHASE I, the same group of
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earlier. At the end of this IP402 Project Work Phase II course, the group should submit a
full-length research investigation report consisting of the data collection, the analysis and
design calculations, and outcomes if any along with required tables, pictures, and figures.
Evaluation Criteria
The method of evaluation will be as follows:
● Evaluation I: 20 marks on further works (Decided by conducting a review by the
department faculties)
● Evaluation of Project Report: 20 marks on balance works (Decided by conducting
a review by the department faculties).
● Final Evaluation: 60 marks on complete research work (Decided by conducting
final review by the department faculties).
Course Outcome:
At the end of the course, students are able to
• CO1: Identify civil engineering problems reviewing available literature
• CO2: Identify appropriate techniques to analyze complex civil engineering
problems.
• CO3: Apply engineering and management principles through efficient handling of
project
• CO4:Perform the given work in a systematic way

PROGRAMME ELECTIVE (PE)

CE1050 FRACTURE MECHANICS [(3-0-0); CREDITS: 3]

Pre-requisite: CE1101, CE1105.

Course Objectives:
● To introduce the mathematical and physical principles of fracture mechanics
● To develop the ability in students to compute the stress intensity factor, strain
energy release rate, and the stress and strain fields around a crack tip for linear and
nonlinear materials.
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 toughness
● To develop the students understanding on the design principle of materials and
structures using fracture mechanics
Contents:
Introduction- Modes of failure, Examples of structural failures caused by fracture,
Fracture mechanics versus strength of materials, Fracture control, Mechanisms of crack
growth and fracture; Linear Elastic Fracture Mechanics - Review of elasticity, Complex
variables, Airy’ stress function, Elasticity based solutions for crack problems, Stress
intensity factor (SIF), Griffith’s theory, Strain energy release rate (ERR), R-Curve;
Design based on LEFM- Design philosophy, SIF due to complex loading, Application of
the principle of superposition, Critical SIF; Elasto-Plastic Fracture Mechanics - Plastic
zone sizes, Crack tip opening displacement, J-Integral – Derivation, Path independence;
Mixed Mode Crack Propagation- Analytical models; Fatigue life predictions- Retardation
models, Fatigue Crack Propagation, Fatigue models
Course Outcomes:

● CO1: Application of Linear Elastic Fracture Mechanics on brittle materials

● CO2: Understand crack resistance and energy release rate for crack criticality.
● CO3: Students shall be able to identify the plane stress and plane strain conditions
based on the shape and size of plastic zones.
● CO4: Correctly identify the cause of failure of a material based on fracture surface
observations
● CO5: Understand the relationship between crack tip opening displacement, SIF
and ERR and application of such parameters for ductile and brittle materials
Reference Books:
1. David Broek (1984). Elementary Fracture Mechanics, Sijthoff and Noordhoff,
The Netherlands.[ISBN - 978-9024725809]
2. Prashanth Kumar (2017). Elements of Fracture Mechanics, Wheeler
Publishing, New Delhi. [ISBN - 978-0070656963]
3. Shah. S.P., Swartz, S.E. and Ouyang, C (1995) Fracture Mechanics of
Concrete: Applications of Fracture Mechanics to Concrete, Rock and other
Quasi-Brittle Materials, John Wiley and Sons Inc.[ISBN - 978-8126561049]

CE1051 FLUID DYNAMICS [(3-0-0); CREDITS: 3]

Pre-requisite: CE1106, CE1110.

Course Objectives:
● To understand the basics of fluid dynamics.
● To study about vorticity dynamics, and waves.
● To understand the basics of instabilities, chaos, and turbulence.
● To study the basics of Geophysical Fluid Dynamics.
Contents:
Hydrostatics: the theory of fluids at rest – Steady flow – Bernoulli’s Theorem –
Governing Equations – Speed of Sound – Stability of the Atmosphere – Vorticity

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Introduction to Waves – Dynamics of Free Surface – Linear Surface Gravity Waves –
Dispersion Law: General Theory – Group Velocity – Propagation of Fourier Harmonics –
Waves – Waves on the Surface of Water of Finite Depth – Surface Tension – Wave
Patterns on a Stream – Waves at the Interface of Two Fluids – Internal Gravity Waves –
Vorticity Dynamics – Persistence of Circulation – Kelvin’s Theorem – Intensification of
Vorticity by Stretching Vortex Tubes – Helmholtz Thorems – Tornado – Vortex Rings –
Instabilities, Chaos, and Turbulence – Kelvin-Helmholtz Instability – Instability of
Parallel Shear Flow – Problem of Turbulence – Closure Problem – Local Structure of
Turbulence – Geophysical Fluid Dynamics – Inertial Forces – Coriolis Force – Motion
under the action of the Coriolis force – Geostrophic Flow.
Course Outcomes:
On completion of the course, the students will be able to:
● CO1:Understand the basics of vorticity dynamics, waves, instabilities, chaos, and
turbulence.
● CO2:Understand the different types of Geophysical Fluid Dynamics.
● CO3:Analyze the intensity of waves and vortex.
● CO4:Analyze the turbulent behavior of different natural phenomena.
Reference Books:

1. Batchelor, C. K., and Batchelor, G. (2000). An Introduction to Fluid

Dynamics. Cambridge University Press.[ISBN-13: 978-0521663960]
2. Anatoly I. Ruban, and Jitesh S. B. Gajjar (2014). Fluid Dynamics. Oxford
University Press. [ISBN: 9780199681730]
3. Vallis, G. K. (2017). Atmospheric and Oceanic Fluid Dynamics. Cambridge
University Press.[ISBN-13 978-0521849692]
4. Cushman-Roisin, B., and Beckers, J. M. (2011). Introduction to Geophysical
Fluid Dynamics: Physical and Numerical Aspects. Academic Press.
[Hardcover ISBN: 9780120887590]
5. Pozrikidis, C. (2016). Fluid Dynamics: Theory, Computation, and Numerical
Simulation. Springer. [ISBN-13 978-1489979902]
6. Acheson, D. J. (1991) Elementary Fluid Dynamics. Oxford University Press.
[ISBN-13 978-0198596790]
7. Paul Manneville. (2004) Instabilities, Chaos and Turbulence: An Introduction
To Nonlinear Dynamics And Complex Systems. Imperial College Press,
London.[ISBN-13: 978-1860944918]
8. Wu, J. Z., Ma, H. Y., and Zhou, M. D. (2007). Vorticity and Vortex Dynamics.
Springer Science and Business Media.[ISBN: 978-3-642-06705-1]

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 CE1052 GEOTECHNICAL EARTHQUAKE [(3-0-0); CREDITS: 3]
ENGINEERING
Pre-requisite: CE1109, CE1113

Course Objectives:
● To understand the dynamics of earth and to estimate dynamic properties of soils
● To study the significance of various in-situ tests on obtaining dynamic soil
parameters.
● To develop the site-specific design spectrum for design of sub structure and
evaluation of liquefaction potential.

Contents:

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Seismology and Earthquakes: Siesmic waves and their properties, Interior of earth,
Theory of plate tectonics, Plate boundaries, Faults and their properties, Elastic Rebound
Theory, Determination of epicenter, Intensity and Magnitude, Magnitude scales;
Earthquake Hazards and Evaluation: Strong ground motion parameters, Amplitude,
Frequency content, duration, Estimation of ground motion parameters, Deterministic
Seismic Hazard Analysis, Probabilistic Seismic Hazard Analysis; Ground Response
Analysis-Kinematics of earthquake wave propagation from source to site, Dynamic soil
properties, One-dimensional ground response analysis, Two and three-dimensional
ground response analysis. Local site effects, Design earthquakes and design spectra;
Liquefaction: Concepts of liquefaction, critical state line, steady state line, Factors
affecting liquefaction potential, Cyclic shear stress, cyclic stress ratio, laboratory
determination of liquefaction potential, cyclic resistance ratio and its determination using
field and laboratory experiments, Factor of safety against liquefaction.
Course Outcomes:
On completion of the course, the students will able to:
● CO1: Determine size of earthquake and strong ground motion parameters from a
recorded seismogram or accelerogram
● CO2: Carry out deterministic or probabilistic seismic hazard analysis considering
the different soil properties and site conditions
● CO3: Apply principles of wave propagation through rocks and soil media to
derive transfer functions for ground response analysis.
● CO4:Analyze liquefaction susceptibility of a site and determine factor of safety
against liquefaction.
Reference Books:
1. S. L. Kramer (2003) Geotechnical Earthquake Engineering, Pearson
Education.[ISBN-13 978-8131707180]
2. R. W. Day (2003) Geotechnical Earthquake Engineering Handbook, McGraw
Hill.[ISBN: 9780071377829]

3. Roberto Villaverde (2009) Fundamental Concepts of Earthquake Engineering,

CRC Press Taylor & Francis Group.[ISBN-13 978-1420064957]
4. KameswaraRao, N.S.V(2000) Dynamics soil tests and applications, Wheeler
Publishing – New Delhi.[ISBN 8175442034, 9788175442030]
5. Kamalesh Kumar (2008) Basic Geotechnical Earthquake Engineering, New
age.[ISBN-13 978-8122436907]

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 CE1053 STRUCTURAL DYNAMICS [(3-0-0); CREDITS: 3]

Pre-requisite: CE1105, CE1108.

Course Objective:

● To impart knowledge to model discrete single-degree and multiple-degree

vibratory systems
● To calculate the free and forced response of single and multi-degree freedom
systems.
● To introduce the fundamental concepts to calculate the mode shapes and
frequencies for the free response of vibratory systems.

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Contents: Introduction to fundamentals of vibrations, undamped free vibrations of SDOF
systems, damped free vibrations of SDOF systems, Forced vibrations of SDOF systems,
MDOF Systems: Numerical methods in dynamics: mode superposition method, direct
integration scheme: Continuous systems: Equations of motion, Hamilton’s principle,
Lagrangian formulation, Introduction to Random vibration.
Course Outcomes:
Upon successful completion of the course, the students will be able to
● CO1: Develop the equations of motion for vibratory systems and solving them for
free and forced response
● CO2: Develop the skill to solve an Engineering problem under dynamic loading
for industrial use.
● CO3: Develop the skill to understand the effect of damping in the calculation of
response
● CO4: Calculate response under random vibration
Reference Books:
1. Meirovich, L., (1984) Elements of vibration analysis, McGraw-Hill, NY.
[ISBN - 978-0070413429]
2. Clough R W and J Penzien, (1993) Dynamics of structures, McGraw-Hill, NY.
[ISBN -978-0071132411]
3. Rao,S S (2004) Mechanical Vibrations, 4th Edition, Pearson Education, New
Delhi.[ISBN - 978-8177588743]
4. Paz, M. (2012). Structural dynamics: theory and computation. Springer Science &
Business Media. [ISBN - 978-1402076671]
5. A. K. Chropra (2019). Dynamics of Structures: Theory and Applications to
Earthquake Engineering, Prentice Hall of India. [ISBN -978-0134555126]

CE1001 BASIC ENERGY, ENVIRONMENT AND [(3-0-0); CREDITS: 3]

AGRICULTURAL ENGINEERING
Pre-requisite: Nil
Course Objectives:
● To know the present energy scenario in India
● To introduce the production of electricity
● To know the effects and control measures of pollution
● To know the basics of irrigation and agriculture
Contents:
Present energy resources in India and its sustainability - Advantage and disadvantage of
all sources - Energy demand scenario in India. Basics of Solar Energy- Solar thermal and

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Solar photovoltaic systems - Power and energy from wind turbines - Types of wind
turbines – Hydro Power plants – Nuclear Power plants. Introduction to geothermal energy
and tidal energy – Biomass Resources – Feedstock Preprocessing and Treatments –
Biomass conversion Technologies. Sources, Effects and Control Measures for Air, Noise
and Water pollution – Drinking water Quality - Municipal solid waste generation and
management. Greenhouse gases and global warming - climate change – Impacts of Fossil
fuels – Impacts of Industrial and Transport Emissions. Introduction to agriculture
engineering -Major crops of India–Types and categories of crops Types of farming and
cultivation procedures-Different monsoon seasons-Types of irrigation systems-Major
draughts-Agricultural machinery-Dairy farming and its economic importance.
Course Outcomes:
● CO1: To understand about the present energy scenario in India
● CO2: Todetermine the drinking water quality
● CO3: Toknow about the effects and control measures of pollution
● CO4: Toknow the basics of irrigation and agriculture
Reference Books:
1. B. H. Khan, (2009) Non-Conventional Energy Resources-The McGraw –Hill
Second edition. [ISBN - 978-0070681033]
2. Gilbert M. Masters (2003) Introduction to Environmental Engineering and
Science, Prentice Hall, 2nd Edition. [ISBN - 978-0134830667]

Minor-Heavy Structures
CE1501 BRIDGES [(3-0-0); CREDITS: 3]

Pre-requisite: CE1101, CE1105, CE1108, CE1112.

Course Objective:
● To identify the type of bridge and its basic requirements for a particular location
● To analyse and design the culverts and deck slab bridges
● To analyse and design the long span bridges
● To analyse and demonstrate the design principles of steel bridges
● To analyse and design the bridge bearings and piers

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Contents:
Classification of bridges, investigations and planning, linear water way, economic span
length- IRC specifications for road bridges – standard live loads, other forces acting on
bridges – Indian Railway Code provisions for broad gauge single line and double line,
general design considerations – General aspects – design of slab culvert – design of pipe
culvert – slab design as effective width analysis – design of deck slab bridges for IRC
loadings – Design principles of box girder bridges- design of balanced cantilever bridges-
cantilever portion – articulation - simply supported portion –Types of steel bridges –
design principles of lattice girder bridges - cable stayed bridge - components of a
suspension bridge - design of bridge bracings –Types of bearings, forces on bearings,
basis for selection of bearings - design of steel rocker bearing - design of roller bearing -
Types of bridge foundation - design of piers - design principles of abutments and wing
walls – piles and wells - general features - maintenance and inspection of bridges.
Course Outcomes:
On completion of the course, the students will be able to:
● CO1: Analyse and design of culvert and deck slab bridges
● CO2: Analyse and design of box girder bridge sections
● CO3: Analyse and design of steel bridges
● CO4: Analyse and design of cable stay and suspension bridges
● CO5: Design of foundation, bearings of bridges

Reference Books:
1. Krishna Raju. N. (2019). Design of Bridges, Oxford and IBH, New Delhi.[ISBN-
13 : 978-8120417984]
2. Johnson Victor. D. (2019). Essentials of Bridge Engineering, Oxford and IBH
Publishers Co. Pvt. Ltd, New Delhi.[ISBN-13 : 978-8120417175]
3. Ponnuswamy.S. (2008). Bridge Engineering, Tata McGraw Hill
Publications.[ISBN: 9789339221072]
4. Aswanin.Mc, Vazarani.V.N and Ratwani.MM. (2004). Design of Concrete
Bridges,
Khanna Publishers. [ISBN-13 978-81-7409-117-8]
5. Jagadeesh.F.R., Jay Ram. M.A. (2021). Design of Bridge Structures, Eastern
Economy Edition.[ISBN-13 : 978-8120338524]
6. Raina, Concrete.V. K. (2007). Bridge Design and Practice, Shroff
Publishers.[ISBN-13 : 978-8184043785]
7. Rowe, R. E. (1962). Concrete Bridge Design, C.R. Books Ltd. [ISBN-13:
9780853341109]
8. Relevant Indian Road Congress code provisions
9. Relevant Indian Railway Bridge code provisions

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 CE1502 TUNNELS [(3-0-0); CREDITS: 3]

Pre-requisite: CE1109, CE1113.

Course Objective:

● Design tunnels, rock support and grouting and evaluate the most important issues
in the procedure
● Evaluate tunnel excavation method from technical and production aspects
● Analyse cost and time for ordinary tunnels based on risks and construction
management principles
● Carry out a basic design of tunnel ventilation

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Contents:
Introduction- application, historical developments, art of tunnelling, tunnel engineering;
Types of underground excavations-tunnel, adit, decline, shaft; parameters influencing
location, shape and size; geological aspects; planning and site investigations; Tunnelling
methods-soft ground tunnelling- hard rock tunnelling- shallow tunnelling- deep
tunnelling, problems encountered and remedial measures; Tunnelling by drilling and
blasting – drilling principles - drilling equipment- drilling tools- drill selection- specific
drilling- rock drillability factors, Blasting - explosives, initiators, blasting mechanics, blast
holes nomenclature; types of cuts- fan, wedge and others; blast design, tunnel blast
performance - powder factor, parameters influencing; Tunnelling by Roadheaders and
Impact Hammer- cutting principles, method of excavation, selection, performance,
limitations and problems; Tunnelling by Tunnel Boring Machines- boring principles,
method of excavation, selection, performance, limitations and problems; TBM
applications; Ground Treatment in Tunnelling-adverse ground conditions and its effect on
tunnelling; introduction to ground control.
Course Outcome:
● CO1: Design tunnels, rock support and grouting and evaluate the most important
issues in the procedure
● CO2: Evaluate tunnel excavation method from technical and production aspects
● CO3:Analyze cost and time for ordinary tunnels based on risks and construction
management principles
● CO4: Carry out a basic design of tunnel ventilation

Reference Books:

1. Pokorovski (1980) Driving Horizontal Workings and Tunnel, Mir Publishers.

2. Srinivasan, R. (2011). Harbour, Dock and Tunneling Engineering, Published by
R. C. Pattii, Chal’otar Book Stall, Station Road TulsiSada, Arland (W. Rly),
India.[ISBN - 978-9380358536]
3. Carlos L Jimeno (1995) Drilling and Blasting of Rocks, A.A.
Balkema/Rotterdam/Brookfield.[ISBN - 9789054101994]
4. Hoek, E., Brown, E. (1980) Underground excavations in Rock, CRC Press.[ISBN
- 9780429178122]
5. Bieniawski, Z.T (1984) Rock Mechanics and Design in Mining and Tunneling,
Transport Research Laboratory.[ISBN - 9789061915072]

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 CE1503 METROS AND FLYOVERS [(3-0-0); CREDITS: 3]

Pre-requisite: CE1108, CE1112, CE1114.

Course Objectives:
● To understand the importance of metro system for urban transport.
● To understand the metro system and its operation
● To understand the importance of flyover in mitigating traffic
● To analyze and design flyovers
Contents:
Metro rail technology - Origin of Metro Rail System, Overview of World Metro

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Systems,Metro Planning and Selection, Metro Construction, Metro Operations, Metro
act; Flyovers- Analysis and design of flyovers, introduction, load specifications,
design to mitigate traffic flow; Reinforced concrete bridge girder - Design of tee beam
- Courbon's theory - Pigeaud's curves - Design of balanced cantilever bridges - Deck
slab - Main girder - Design of cantilever - Design of articulation; Design of
prestressed concrete bridges - Preliminary dimensions - Flexural and torsional
parameters - Courbon's theory - Distribution coefficient by exact analysis - Design of
girder section - Maximum and minimum prestressing forces - Eccentricity - Live load
and dead load shear forces - cable zone in girder –Check for stresses at various
sections - Check for diagonal tension - Diaphragms - End block - Short term and long
term deflections.

Course Outcomes:
● CO1: Students will know the metro system planning and its operations.
● CO2: Students will know about different types of flyovers.
● CO3: Students will know to analysis and design flyovers
● CO4: Students will know to analysis and design prestressed concrete bridges

Reference Books:
1. Metro Act _ Government of India – 2002
2. Rolling Stock – Report of Ministry of Urban Development – GOI -2013
3. Technical Details of Metro Rolling Stock _ Ansaldo Manual – 2016
4. Technical Standards of Track Structure for Metro Railways/MRTS – RDSO
5. Detailed Project Reports of Various Metro Projects in India – By Delhi Metro Rail
Corporation.
6. Johnson Victor D (1990) Essentials of Bridge Engineering, Oxford and IBH
Publishing Co., New Delhi.[ISBN 13: 978-8120417175]
7. Ponnuswamy S (1996) Bridge Engineering, Tata McGraw-Hill, New Delhi.[ISBN
13: 978-0070656956]

CE1504 DAMS [(3-0-0); CREDITS: 3]

Pre-requisite: CE1109, CE1106, CE1110.
Course Objectives:
● To study the different types of dams and factors influencing the selection of type
of dams
● To study the different diversion and energy dissipation structures
● To study the seepage through dams, dam foundations and foundation measures
● To study the stability analysis of dams
● To study the dam instrumentation and monitoring
Contents:
Classification of Dams, Physical Factors governing Selection of Type, General

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Arrangement, Area Capacity Curve, Fixation of different hydraulic Levels and Capacities,
Diversion Arrangement: Coffer Dams, Diversion Tunnels, Diversion Channels. Spillways:
Types of Spillways, Hydraulics, Profiles and Spillway Capacity, Energy Dissipation
Arrangement (EDA), Seepage through dam, Dam foundations, treatment of foundation,
Cut off trenches, toe Drains and Pressure relief wells, Stability Analysis: Forces/ Loads to
be considered, Different load cases, Factors of safety in different conditions, Allowable
stress/ deformation conditions, Seismic safety of embankment dams, Dam Safety
Instrumentation and Monitoring, case studies related to dam failure; Under water
investigation; Reservoir planning and agriculture; Water supply and optimization.

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

● CO1: Carry out hydraulic and structural design of dams, spillways, diversion
structures and energy dissipators
● CO2: Know the basic principles and concepts of Seepage and its control in Dams
● CO3: Know the stability analysis of dams
● CO4: Know the dam safety instrumentation and monitoring
Reference Books:
1. Creager W. P., Justin J. D. W. and Hinds J., (1945) Engineering for Dams, Vol I
&Vol II, John Wiley &Sons.[ISBN-13 : 978-1406717082] [ISBN-10 :
1406717088]
2. Khatsuria R. M., (2004) Hydraulics of spillways and energy dissipators, CRC
Press.[ISBN-13: 978-0824757892] [ISBN-10: 0824757890]
3. Nalluri C., Narayanan R., Novak P. and Moffat A., (2017) Hydraulic Structures,
United States: CRC Press.[ISBN-10: 978-0415386265]
4. Weaver K. D. and Bruce D. A. (2007) Dam Foundation Grouting, Revised and
expanded edition, American Society of Civil Engineers, ASCE Press, New
York.[ISBN-13: 978-0784407646] [ISBN-10: 0784407649]

CE1505 OFFSHORE STRUCTURES [(3-0-0); CREDITS: 3]

Pre-requisite: CE1106, CE1109, CE1113.
Course Objectives:
● To understand the different wave forms and wave forces on the offshore
structures.
● To design the offshore structure based on different environmental conditions.
● To study the effect of corrosion on the offshore structures and ways to mitigate
them.
● To design stable offshore structures with suitable marine foundations.
Contents:
Wave mechanics – Classification of waves based on relative depth – Wave trains and

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Wave Energy – Finite Amplitude Waves – Cnoidal Wave Theory and Solitary Wave
Theory – Wave interaction with Currents – Wave Spectral density – Mathematical
Spectrum models – Wave Forces – Wave force on a circlar cylinder – Froude Krylov
theory – Diffraction Theory – Breakwaters – Types of offshore structures and conceptual
development – Materials and their behaviour under static and dynamic loads – Various
design methods and Code Provisions – Construction of jacket and gravity platforms –
Environmental loads due to wind, wave, current and buoyancy – Principles of Static and
dynamic analyses of fixed platforms – Marine Foundations – Classification of marine
soils – Engineering behaviour of marine soils – Strength and deformation behaviour under
static and cyclic loading – General characteristics of offshore soil exploration –
Penetrometer, piezocone, vane and pressure meter techniques – Movement of gravity
structures – Settlement of soil beneath gravity structures – Calculation of bearing capacity
of piles – Design of piles subjected to lateral loads – Reese-Matlock method & p-y curves
method API - Method of lateral load analysis - design of hole piles and anchors.
Course Outcomes:
On completion of the course, the students will be able to:
● CO1: Understand the basics of offshore structures.
● CO2: Design an offshore structure based on the hydrodynamic parameters
● CO3: Design an offshore structure from the base to the super structure.
● CO4: Specify a proper foundation for a offshore structure based on it subsurface
soil profiles.
Reference Books:

1. Chakrabarti, S.K (1987) Hydrodynamics of Offshore Structures, Springer

Verlag.[ISBN-13: 978-0387173191] [ISBN-10: 0387173196]
2. Sarpkaya, T., and Isaacson, M (1981) Mechanics of Wave Forces on Offshore
Structures, Van Nostrand.[ISBN-13: 978-0442254025] [ISBN-10: 0442254024]
3. Dawson, T. H (1983) Offshore Structural Engineering, Prentice Hall, 1983.[ISBN-
13: 978-0136332060] [ISBN-10: 0136332064]
4. McClelland, B and Reifel, M. D (1986) Planning and Design of fixed Offshore
Platforms, Van Nostrand.[ISBN-13: 978-0442252236] [ISBN-10: 0442252234]
5. Graff, W. J (1981) Introduction to Offshore Structures, Gulf Publ. Co.[ISBN-13:
978-0872016941] [ISBN-10: 0872016943]
6. B.C Gerwick (2000) Construction of Marine and Offshore Structures, CRC Press,
Florida.[ISBN-13: 978-0429125027]
7. George, P and Wood, D. (1976). Offshore Soil Mechanics, Cambridge University
Press. [ISBN-13: 978-0900528835] [ISBN-10: 0900528834]
8. Poulos, H. G and Davis, E. H (1980) Pile Foundation Analysis and Design, John
Wiley.[ISBN-10: 0900528834]
9. M.F. Randolph - Literatures

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 CE1506 ANALYSIS AND DESIGN OF TALL [(3-0-0); CREDITS: 3]
STRUCTURES
Pre-requisite: CE1101, CE1105, CE1108, CE1112
Course Objectives:
● To impart knowledge of the latest concepts, techniques and design of wind- and
seismic-resistant buildings.
● To introduce the fundamental concepts relevant to different approach of high-rise
building design method.
● To enable the students to understand the factors that causes the economy and
optimization of the structural design and construction of high-rise building
Contents:

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Structural systems and general concepts of tall buildings; Various methods of structural
analysis; Gravity systems for steel, concrete, and composite buildings; Lateral systems for
steel, concrete, and composite buildings; Interaction of frames and shear walls;
Simultaneous and sequential loading; Differential shortening of columns; P-Δ effects;
Effect of openings; Foundations and foundation superstructure interaction; Wind/
earthquake effects and design for ductility; Damping systems; Asymmetric structures and
twisting of frames.
Course Outcomes:
Upon successful completion of the course, the students will be able to
● CO1: Identify the uses of wind- and seismic-resistant buildings in civil engineering
● CO2: Describe different techniques and procedures of the high-rise building design
method in civil engineering.
● CO3: Apply principles of different criteria considering the economy and optimization
of the structural design and construction of high-rise building.
● CO4: Assess the applications of different approaches of high-rise building design
method in civil engineering
● References Books:
1. Taranath B.S. (1988). Structural Analysis and Design of Tall Buildings, McGraw
Hill, New York. [ISBN-13: 978-1439850893]
2. Jain,V.K. (2015). Designing and installation of services in building complexes and
high rise buildings, Khanna Publishers, New Delhi. [ISBN-13: 978-8174092458]
3. Gupta,Y.P. (1995). High rise structures; design and constructions practices for
middle level cities, New Age International Publishers, New Delhi.
4. Smith B.S and Alexcoull (1991). Tall building structures Analysis and Design,
John Wiley.[ISBN-13: 978-0471512370]

CE1507 HEAVY STRUCTURES -PROJECT [(3-0-0); CREDITS: 3]

Pre-requisite: Courses of Heavy Structures

Course Objective:
• To develop skill in collection and review the literature in selected technology
domain
• To comprehend the literature and derive conclusion
• To develop technical presentation skills

Evaluation Criteria:

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The method of evaluation will be as follows:

• Evaluation I: 20 marks on finding research area (Decided by conducting a review

by the department faculties)
• Evaluation II: 20 marks on literature collection and presentation (Decided by
conducting a review by the department faculties)
• Final Evaluation: 60 marks on report for problem identification, literature survey
and early works and expected outcomes (Decided by conducting final review by
the department faculties).

Course Outcomes

• CO1: Ability to understand and analyze the literature

• CO2: Ability to understand design aspect and analyze solutions to engineering
problems
• CO3: Ability to qualitatively evaluate the solutions on sustainable and ethical
aspects
• CO4: Ability to conduct collaborative discussions and presentations

Minor- Construction Engineering and Management

CE1601 ADVANCED CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS, [(3-0-0); CREDITS: 3]
TECHNIQUES AND EQUIPMENT
Pre-requisite: Nil
Course Objectives:
● To give an experience in the implementation of new technology concepts which
are applied in the field of Advanced construction.
● To study different methods of construction to successfully achieve the structural
design with recommended specifications.
● To involve the application of scientific and technological principles of planning,

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 analysis, design, and management to construction technology.
● To study of construction equipment, and temporary works required to facilitate the
construction process
Contents:
Advanced construction materials -Fibres and Plastics, Types of fibers – Steel, Carbon,
Glass fibers, Use of fibers as construction materials, Properties of fibers, Types of Plastics
– PVC, RPVC, HDPE, FRP, GRP etc. Coloured plastic sheets, Use of plastic as
construction Material; Advanced Concreting Methods-Prestressed Concrete, Grades of
Concrete and prestressing cables for prestressed concrete. Methods of pre-tensioning and
post-tensioning. Types of equipment and accessories for pre-stressing. Precautions during
prestressing of members. Underwater Concreting, Ready Mix concrete, Tremix
Concreting method, Special Concretes; Advanced Construction Methods-Formwork,
Construction of Multi-storeyed Buildings, Prefabricated Construction, Soil Reinforcing
techniques; Hoisting and Conveying Equipment-Principle and working of Tower cranes;
Concreting Equipment; Miscellaneous Equipment.
Course Outcomes:
● CO1: Students will gain an experience in the implementation of new construction
technology on engineering concepts which are applied in field Advanced
construction technology.
● CO2: Students will get a diverse knowledge of Advanced technology practices
applied to real-life problems.
● CO3: Students will learn to understand the theoretical and practical aspects of new
technology in civil engineering along with the design and management
applications.
● CO4: Students will know modern construction materials and its applications

Reference Books:
1. Chudley and Greeno (2006) Advanced Construction Technology, ELBS-Longman
Group.[ISBN-13: 978-0435046835] [ISBN-10: 0435046837]
2. R. L. Peurifoy (2018) Construction Planning equipment and methods, McGraw
Hill & Co. Ltd.[ISBN: 978-1260108804]
3. S. C. Rangawala (2009) Construction of structures and Management of Works,
CharottarPublication.[ISBN: 978-8185594934]
4. R.K. Yadav, Advanced Construction Techniques and Equipment, Foundation
Publishing.

CE1602 CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTS AND [(3-0-0); CREDITS: 3]

SPECIFICATIONS
Pre-requisite: Nil
Course Objectives:
● To study the various types of construction contracts and their legal aspects and
provisions.
● To study the tenders, arbitration, and legal requirement.
● To finalize quantities of items and labour requirement of civil engineering Works
Contents: Agreement-Contract- -types of contract, terminology of contract; construction

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specifications: standard specifications -general specification – development -
interpretation; Tender and tender documents-types of bidding-tender notice-tendering
procedure; construction claims: extra item, excess quantity, deficit quantity, price
escalation; Dispute resolution mechanism: litigation – arbitration – conciliation –
mediation - dispute resolution board; Contractual problems-possible contractual problems
- creation of claims - development of disputes; Contract document: drafting of clauses,
development, and interpretation; CPWD conditions of contract, FIDIC conditions of
contract; BOT contract: types of contract-PPP framework-types of risk-concession
agreement-drafting of clauses-development, and interpretation.
Course Outcome:
On completion of this course the students will able to
● CO1: Develop the tender documents for the project
● CO2: Understand different kinds of construction contract
● CO3: Attain the knowledge on arbitration
● CO4: Present the contract documents as per CPWD
Reference Books:
1. Gajaria G.T. (2000) Laws Relating to Building and Engineering, Contracts in
India,[ISBN 13: 978-8187162162]
2. Jimmie Hinze (2001) Construction Contracts, McGraw Hill, 2001. [ISBN-13:
978-0072551693] [ISBN-10: 0072551690]
3. Joseph T. Bockrath, (2000) Contracts and the Legal Environment for Engineers
and Architects",McGraw Hill, 2000. [ISBN 13: 978-0073397849]
4. Kwaku, A., Tenah,P.E. Jose M.Guevara, P.E. (1985) Fundamentals of
Construction.[ISBN 13: 978-0835921329]
5. Patil. B.S (2006) Civil Engineering Contracts and Estimates, Universities Press
(India) Private Limited.[ISBN 13: 978-8173715594]

CE1603 ESTIMATION AND COSTING [(3-0-0); CREDITS: 3]

Pre-requisite: Nil
Course Objectives:
● To study the types of estimation
● To study the analysis of rates and types of specification
● To study the detailed methods of estimation for various civil engineering
structures
● To study the method of valuation

Course Content:
Introduction to estimates - types of estimate and data required, modes of measurement;

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Specifications of civil works- importance of specifications, types of specification,
principle of writing specification; Rate analysis of civil works - labour required for
different works and labour rates, market rates of construction materials, schedule of rates,
factors affecting rate analysis; Estimation of Civil works - methods of detailed estimation
of buildings, methods of calculating earthwork quantities for roads and canals; Valuation
of civil engineering projects; types of property and objects of valuation, depreciation and
obsolescence, valuation tables and valuation methods for property and land, types of rents
and fixing standard rents.
Course Outcomes:
At the end of the course, the student will be able to:
● CO1: Carry out analysis of rates and bill preparation
● CO2: To prepare the specifications for civil works
● CO3: Apply different types of estimates and prepare the detailed estimate and
valuation of given building.
Reference Books:
1. M. Chakraborti (2005) Estimation, costing, specifications and valuation in civil
engineering,National Halftone Co. Calcutta.[ISBN 13: 978-8185304366]
2. Rangawala (2014) Estimating, Costing and Valuation, Charotar Publishing House
Pvt.Ltd.[ISBN 13: 978-9385039058]
3. B. N. Dutta (2006) Estimation and costing in civil engineering: theory and
practice, UBS Publishers Distributors Ltd.[ISBN 13: 978-8174767707]
4. G. S. Birdie (2014) Estimation and costing in civil engineering, DhanpatRai
Publishing Co. Ltd.[ISBN 13: 978-9384378134]

CE1604 BUILDING REGULATIONS AND [(3-0-0); CREDITS: 3]

SAFETY

Pre-requisite: Nil

Course Objectives:
● To understand the importance of legal requirements and labour regulations
● To make the students well-versed with the latest safety and health regulations and
the Indian Standards applicable to the construction industry.
● To train and motivate students in maintaining and improving the quality of the

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 environment and preventing environment pollution

Contents:
Buildings and structures in general - Functional requirements of buildings and necessity
of byelaws, NBC, Loads on buildings. Basic terminology in safety, types of injuries,
safety pyramid, Accident patterns, theories of accident-causation, Planning for safety
budget, safety culture. Introduction to OSHA regulations Role of stakeholders in safety
Site safety programs - Job hazard analysis, accident investigation & accident indices-
violation, penalty Safety during construction, alteration, demolition works – Earthwork,
steel construction, temporary structures, masonry and concrete construction, cutting and
welding SoPs (Safe Operating Procedures) – Construction equipment, materials handling-
disposal and hand tools. Other hazards – fire, confined spaces, electrical safety BIM and
safety

Course Outcomes:
● CO1: Understand role of building regulations and materials in construction
● CO2: Students will be able to plan, assess, analyze and manage the hazardous
construction project sites.
● CO3: Apply their knowledge of the OSHA regulations pertaining to construction
safety and health
● CO4: Recognize effective management practices that favorably impact safety
performance

Reference Books:
1. Hinze, J.W. (1997) Construction Safety, Prentice Hall. [ISBN 0133779122]
2. MacCollum, D.V. (1995) Construction Safety Planning, John Wiley & Sons.
[ISBN: 978-0-471-28669-1]
3. Reese, C.D. &Eidson, J.V. (2006) Handbook of OSHA Construction Safety
and Health, Taylor & Francis. [ ISBN9780429122873]
4. Lingard, H. and Rowlinson, S. (2005) Occupational Health and Safety in
Construction Project Management, Spon Press. [ISBN 9781138103191]
5. Holt, A.S.J. (2005) Principles of Construction Safety, Wiley-Blackwell
Publishers [ISBN 13 : 978 14051 3446 0]
6. MacCollum, D.V. (2007) Construction Safety Engineering Principles,
McGraw Hill Publishers
7. Bhattacharjee, S.K. (2011) Safety Management in Construction, Khanna
Publishers [ISBN-13: 978-0071482448]
8. Li, R.Y.M. and Poon, S.W. (2013) Construction Safety, Springer Publishers
[ISBN: 978-3-642-35046-7]
9. Few IS Codes & journal papers

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 CE1605 CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT [(3-0-0); CREDITS: 3]
Pre-requisite: Nil
Course Objectives:
● To enumerate the importance of management in the construction industry with
knowledge in sanctioning and planning of resources in projects
● To apply knowledge of management principles in planning of resources
● To enumerate the procedures involved in the execution of construction works with
various tendering and contracting systems
● To identify and explain the process involved in the measurement of construction
works and maintenance of accounts

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 ● To identify and specify the process involved in the maintenance and management
of stores in the construction projects
● To apply the concepts of Gantt charts and network techniques in analyzing
projects
Contents:
General principles – Classification & stages involved in construction projects –
Administrative approval – Technical and budget sanctions – Construction team -
Preliminary planning of schemes – Preliminary estimate - Construction planning-
Materials, equipment and labour management. Departmental labour- Muster roll system
and casual labour system – Tender and tender document, e-tendering and contractual
procedures – Definition of contracts –Types of contracts, legal implications –Deposits –
Earnest money deposit and Security deposit – Penalties and arbitration. Concept of Public
Private Partnership. M-book, Types of measurements – original, pre and check
measurement. Maintenance of accounts – Spread sheets -Types of bills and payment -
Completion reports and completion certificates. Classification and Codification systems -
Materials, tool & plants – Indenting, hiring procedures, inspection and maintenance –
Stock verification procedures. Work breakdown structure, Bar-chart – concept and
procedure- limitations – advantages of network analysis – CPM and PERT- Introduction
to management software
Course Outcomes:
● CO1: Knowledge on sanctions, estimates, planning of construction projects
● CO2: Knowledge on tender, documents, legal implications, penalties
● CO3: Knowledge on Measurement, bills and payment
● CO4: Knowledge on network analysis and management tools

Reference Books:
1. Chitkara, K.K. (2009) Construction Project Management Planning, Scheduling and
Controlling, Tata McGrawHill Publishing Company Ltd.
[ISBN 13: 978-0-07-068075-3]
2. B Sengupta and H Guha (1995) Construction Management and Planning, Tata
McGraw Hill Company Ltd. [ISBN-13978-0074623985]
3. Sangareddi P and L Meiyappan (2000) Construction Management, Kumaran
Publications, Coimbatore.
4. Moder. J., C.Philips and Davis (1983) Project management with CPM, PERT and
Precedence Diagramming, Vann strand Reinhold Company. [ISBN-13978-
0442254155]

5. Clifford F. Gray and Erik W, Larson (2010) Project management-The Managerial

Process, Tata McGraw Hill Company Ltd. [ISBN-13978-9354602078]
6. Momoria (2011) Personnel Management, Himalaya Publishing Company.
[ISBN-13978-9350244517]

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 CE1606 CONSTRUCTION ECONOMICS AND [(3-0-0); CREDITS: 3]
FINANCE
Pre-requisite: Nil
Course Objectives:
● To describe various aspects of engineering economics.
● To understand the principles of engineering economy, the time value of money,
present, future and annual worth, rate of return, break-even comparison,
capitalized-cost and cost benefit analysis.
● To analyze depreciation, taxes, and cost analysis of construction equipment.

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 ● To study about construction accounting, financial statements, financial ratios and
working capital management
Contents:
Basic Principles of Engineering Economy – Time Value of Money – Present, Future and
Annual Worth – Comparison of Alternatives by Different Methods – Break-even
comparisons – Benefit-Cost Analysis – Capitalized Cost Analysis – Depreciation – Taxes
– Inflation – Equipment Economics – Equipment Costs – Buy/Rent/Lease Options –
Replacement Analysis of Equipments – Cost Estimating – Factor Estimate – Cost indexes
– Parametric Estimate – Life Cycle Cost – Financial Management – Financial Statements
– Construction Accounting –Working capital management

Course Outcomes:
On completion of the course, the students will be able to:
● CO1: Understand the value of money and be able to analyze the cost benefit of
any project.
● CO2: Understand the underlying principles and concepts in construction
economics and finance.
● CO3: Analyse the cost of a project from the start to the finish.
● CO4: Design the timeline of the construction project
Reference Books:
1. Blank, L. T. and Tarquin,A. J., (1998 ) Engineering Economy, WCB/McGraw-
Hill. [ ISBN 978-0-07-337630-1 ]
2. Bose, D. C. (2010) Fundamentals of Financial management, PHI, New Delhi.
[ISBN-13978-8120340749]
3. Gould, F.E (2002) Managing the Construction Process, Prentice Hall, Upper
Saddle River, New Jersey. [ISBN 13: 9780138135966]
4. Gransberg, D. G.,Popescu, C. M. and Ryan, R. C. (2006) Construction Equipment
Management for Engineers, Estimators, and Owners, CRC/Taylor & Francis,
Boca Raton. [ISBN-13978-0849340376]

CE1607 CONSTRUCTION ENGINEERING -PROJECT [(3-0-0); CREDITS: 3]

Pre-requisite: Courses of Construction Engineering and Management

Course Objective:
• To develop skill in collection and review the literature in selected technology domain
• To comprehend the literature and derive conclusion
• To develop technical presentation skills

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Evaluation Criteria:

The method of evaluation will be as follows:

• Evaluation I: 20 marks on finding research area (Decided by conducting a review by

the department faculties)
• Evaluation II: 20 marks on literature collection and presentation (Decided by
conducting a review by the department faculties)
• Final Evaluation: 60 marks on report for problem identification, literature survey and
early works and expected outcomes (Decided by conducting final review by the
department faculties).

Course Outcomes

• CO1: Ability to understand and analyze the literature

• CO2: Ability to understand design aspect and analyze solutions to engineering
problems
• CO3: Ability to qualitatively evaluate the solutions on sustainable and ethical aspects
• CO4: Ability to conduct collaborative discussions and presentations

Minor-Disaster Engineering
CE1701 EARTHQUAKES AND TSUNAMI [(3-0-0); CREDITS: 3]
Pre-requisite: Nil
Course Objectives:
● To provide basic understanding of the origin of earthquakes and of their effects from
an engineering seismology point of view.
● To illustrate the fundamentals of both deterministic and probabilistic seismic hazard
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 ● To encourage active participation in hazard assessment capabilities through pre- and post-
tsunami field surveys and their subsequent documentation.
Contents:
Introduction-Types of Earthquake/Seismic Hazards, List of Major Historic Earthquakes in the
World, History of Earthquakes, Causes of Earthquakes: Types of Plate Boundaries,
Continental Drift and Plate Tectonics, Major Subduction zones in the world, Major Spreading
zones in the world, Major Thrust Faults in the world; Terminologies and Definitions
,Earthquake types ,Reservoir triggered earthquakes ,Plate Tectonics, Continental drift ,Faults
,Identification of Active faults , Examples from Past earthquakes; intensity ,Comparison of
different intensity scales, Problems associated with Non instrumental measurement,
Magnitude ,Richter Magnitude (or Local Magnitude) ML; Wave and its Properties, Wave
Propagation ,Types of Seismic Waves, Compressional or P-Waves or longitudinal waves, S-
Waves or Torsional Waves, Love Waves, Rayleigh Waves, Wave Character, Seismic Waves
in the Earth, Earthquake Record; Earthquake – A common cause of Tsunami, Defining
Tsunami, Tsunami warning system, Earthquake and Tsunami preparedness.
Course Outcomes:
● CO 1: Understand the facts of earthquake hazards,
● CO 2: Quantify different earthquake hazards and its effects using different methods
● CO 3: To understand the different techniques of earthquake measurement
● CO 4: To understand the facts of tsunami and its control measures
Reference Books:
1. Lee, W.H.K, Kanamori, H., Jennings, P.C., Kissinger, C (2003) International
Handbook of Earthquake and Engineering Seismology. Academic Press [ISBN:
9780080489223]
2. Shearer, P. M. (1999) Introduction to Seismology. Cambridge University Press
[ISBN 0 521 66023 8; 0 521 66953 7 (pb)]
3. Kramer, S. L. (2003) Geotechnical Earthquake Engineering. Prentice Hall [ISBN-
13978-0133749434]
4. Prakash, S. (1981) Soil Dynamics. McGraw Hill Book Company [ISBN-13978-
0070506589]
5. Day, R W (2002) Geotechnical earthquake engineering handbook. McGraw-Hill
Education. [ISBN: 9780071377829]

CE1702 LANDSLIDE [(3-0-0); CREDITS: 3]

Pre-requisite: Nil
Course Objectives:
● To study the mass movement and its classifications
● To understand the various methods to analyze the slope stability
● To understand the influence of pore water pressure and matric suction on slope
stability
● To know the various methods for slope stabilization and early warning systems
Contents:

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Mass movement classification and landslide activity - Failure Mechanism - Methods of slope
stability analysis - The role of pore water pressure - Characterization of the pore water
pressures in slopes - Drained and undrained conditions - Rapid drawdown - Unsaturated
conditions - Infiltration concepts - Effect of antecedent rainfall - Progressive failure - Field
and laboratory investigation on landslides- Landslide instrumentation and monitoring -
Methods for slope stabilisation - Slope geometry modification and loads - Drainage systems -
Retaining structures - Basics of risk analysis and early warning systems.
Course Outcomes:
By the end of the course, the student must be able to
● CO1: Recognize type and occurrence of natural and man-made slope movements
● CO2: Assess / Evaluate the key geotechnical parameters that govern slope stability
● CO3: Use methods for slope stability assessment, modelling of slope movement and
back-analysis of failed slopes
● CO4: Decide the fundamental steps for landslide investigations and select remedial
measures and plan for early warning systems
Reference Books:
1. Chowdhury R, Flentje P, Bhattacharya G (2010) Geotechnical slope analysis, CRC
Press, Taylor and Francis group, London, Newyork, second edition.
[ ISBN9780203864203]
2. Sassa K, Fukuoka H, Wang F, Wang G (2007) Progress in Landslide science,
Springer publications, 2007. [ISBN 978-3-540-70964-0]
3. Cornforth D.H (2005) Landslides in Practice-Investigation, analysis and
remedial/preventive options in soils. [ISBN: 978-0-471-67816-8]
4. KyojiSassa, Hiroshi Fukuoka, Fawu Wang, Gonghui Wang (2005) Landslides-risk
analysis and sustainable disaster management, Springer publications.
[ISBN: 978-3-540-28664-6]

CE1703 DISASTER MITIGATION MEASURES [(3-0-0); CREDITS: 3]

Pre-requisite: Nil
Course objectives:
● To provide students an exposure to disasters, their significance and types.
● To ensure that students begin to understand the relationship between vulnerability,
disasters, disaster prevention and risk reduction
● To gain a preliminary understanding of approaches of Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR)
● To develop rudimentary ability to respond to their surroundings with potential
disaster response in areas where they live, with due sensitivity

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Contents:

Introduction on Disaster-Different Types of Disaster: (a) Natural Disaster: such as Flood,

Cyclone, Earthquakes, Landslides, Tsunami, etc (b) Man-made Disaster: such as Fire,
Industrial Pollution, Nuclear Disaster, Biological Disasters, Accidents (Air, Sea, Rail &
Road), Structural failures (Building and Bridge), War & Terrorism etc. Causes, effects and
practical examples for all disasters; Risk and Vulnerability Analysis- concept and analysis,
Strategic Development for Vulnerability Reduction; Disaster Preparedness and Response
Preparedness- Concept and Nature, Prediction, Early Warnings and Safety Measures of
Disaster, Role of Information, Education, Communication, and Training, Role of Engineers
on Disaster Management, Disaster Response- Introduction, Communication, Participation,
and Activation of Emergency Preparedness Plan, Search, Rescue, Evacuation and Logistic
Management; Reconstruction and Rehabilitation as a means of Development, Damage
Assessment, Post Disaster effects and Remedial Measures - Disaster Resistant House
Construction, Sanitation and Hygiene Education and Awareness, Long-term Counter Disaster
Planning, Role of Educational Institute.

Course Outcomes:
● CO1: To understand and differentiate the types of disasters, causes and their impact
on environment and society
● CO2: Assess vulnerability and various methods of risk reduction measures as well as
mitigation.
● CO3: Repair, rehabilitation and retrofitting of structures and demolition methods
● CO4: To acquire knowledge on early warning systems and safety measures during a
disaster
References Books:
1. Singhal J.P. (2019) Disaster Management, Laxmi Publications, 2010. [ISBN-10:
9380386427 ISBN-13: 978-9380386423]
2. Bhattacharya T. (2012) Disaster Science and Management, McGraw Hill Education
(India) Pvt. Ltd. [ISBN: 9781259007361]
3. Singh T. (2013) Disaster Management: Future Challenges and Opportunities, K W
Publishers Pvt. Ltd. [ISBN-13978-8189866464]
4. ShuklaS, and Hussain S. (2014) Biodiversity, Environment and Disaster Management,
Unique Publications. [ISBN-13978-9351870289]
CE1704 FLOODS [(3-0-0); CREDITS: 3]
Pre-requisite: Nil
Course Objectives:

● To know how flood is generated in both inland and coastal region

● To know how floods can be forecasted
● To design flood resilient buildings and communities
Contents:
Nature of Water - Sun and Earth - The Atmosphere – Weather - Water and Carbon Cycles -
Biodiversity and the Landscape - Flooding from Increased Precipitation - Flooding from

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Severe Storms - Economic and Social Costs of Water Related Natural Disasters -
Understanding the Natural Water Balance - When the Water Balance Altered - Altered
Stream Systems and Increased Flood Damage - Why Detention Does Not Solve Flooding -
Resilient Design for Inland Flooding - Flood Forecasting - Flood Elevation: Base Flood and
Design Flood - Flood Barriers and Floodgates - Flood Design at the Building Scale -
Comprehensive Planning for Resilient Communities - Sea Level Rise - Case Study
Course Outcomes:
On completion of the course, the students will be able to:
● CO1:Explain the concept of flood and its causes.
● CO2:Find the hidden cost of water related natural disasters.
● CO3:Forecast the future floods.
● CO4:Design flood resilient infrastructures.

Reference Books:

1. Watson D., and Adams M. (2011) Design for Flooding- Architecture, Landscape, and
Urban design for resilience to flooding and climate change.
[ISBN: 978-0-470-47564-5]
2. Mays L.W (2011) Water Resources Engineering, John Wiley and Sons, Inc.
[ISBN: 978-0-470-57416-4]

CE1705 CYCLONES [(3-0-0); CREDITS: 3]

Pre-requisite: Nil
Course Objectives:
● To study the concept of wind effects, analysis and design of structures.
● To provide the technical know-how of analyzing the wind tunnel studies,
● To study the effect of cyclone on structures and study the concept of wind effects,
analysis and design of structures

Contents:

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Atmospheric and Ocean Circulation - Cyclone - Types of wind - spectral studies, gust factor,
wind velocity, methods of measurements, variation of speed with height, shape factor, aspect
ratio, drag effects - Coriolis Forces - Centrifugal Forces - Conditions for the formation of
Cyclones - Structure of the Cyclone - Types of Cyclones - Cyclone Dynamics - Cyclone Eye
- Nature of wind – Pressure and suctions – Wall of wind – Prediction of acceleration –
Introduction to Fluid-Structure Interaction - Cyclone effect on structures -Case Studies.
Course Outcomes:
● CO1: Understand concepts of the formation and measurement of wind.
● CO2: Understand various testing methods for wind related studies.
● CO3: Students will be conversant with various codal provisions for the design of
structures for wind load
● CO4: Understand the effects of cyclone on structures

Reference Books:
1. Cook. N. J (1989) The Designer's Guide to Wind Loading of Building Structures,
Butterworths. [ISBN 0 408 00870 9]
2. Peter Sachs, (1972) Wind Forces in Engineering, Pergamon Press, New York.
[ISBN: 9781483148359]
3. Lawson T.V (1980) Wind Effects on Building Vol. I and II , Applied Science
Publishers, London.

CE1706 INSTRUMENTATION AND [(3-0-0); CREDITS: 3]

MONITORINGOF STRUCTURES
Pre-requisite: Nil
Course Objectives:
● To learn about the basic monitoring instruments
● To understand the different NDT methods
● To learn about the vibration measuring system for different structures
● To understand the various sensors commonly used in civil engineering
Contents: Elements of measurement system, instrument types static characteristics of
instruments, dynamic characteristics of instruments, errors during measurements, calibration
of the measuring sensors – Load testing towers – method – Ultrasonic pulse velocity
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technique – Rebound hammer method – linear polarization resistance – rapid chloride ion
penetration test-open circuit potential measurements –Electrical impedance spectroscopy –
Structural similitude – Use of models – Structural and dimensional analysis – Moment
indicators – Design of models for direct and indirect analysis – Strain gauges, LVDT (linear
variable differential transducer) – Transducers for velocity and acceleration measurement
vibration meter – Seismographs – Vibration analyser – Display and recording signals –
Cathode ray oscillograph – XY plotter – Chart plotter – Digital acquisition systems – Open
standpipe piezometer – Vibrating wire strain gauge piezometer, pneumatic earth pressure cell
– Vertical pipe settlement gages – Remote settlement gages – Inclinometer – Borehole
extensometer-Satellite imagery , spectral analysis.
Course Outcomes:
● CO1: Working principles of different engineering monitoring instruments
● CO2: Functions of different NDT instruments
● CO3: Uses of different monitoring instruments
● CO4: Able to apply remote sensing techniques for monitoring and mapping

Reference Books:
1. Sadhu Singh (2009) Experimental Stress Analysis, Khanna Publishers, New Delhi.
[ ISBN-13978-8174091826]
2. Srinath. L. S. (1984) Experimental Stress Analysis, Tata McGraw Hill Publishing Co.
Ltd, New Delhi. [ISBN-139780074519264]
3. Alan S Morris (2001) Measurment of Instrumentation Principles, Butterworth-
Heinemann, Woburn. [ISBN 0 7506 5081 8]
4. Dove. R.C. and Adams. P.H. (1976) Experimental Stress Analysis and Motion
Measurements, Prentice Hall of India Ltd, NewDelhi.
5. Sirohi. R.S and Radhakrishna. H.C. (1991) Mechanical measurements, New Age
International Ltd. [ISBN-9788122403831]

CE1707 DISASTER ENGINEERING -PROJECT [(0-0-3); CREDITS: 2]

Pre-requisite: Courses of Disaster Engineering
Course Objective:
• To develop skill in collection and review the literature in selected technology domain
• To comprehend the literature and derive conclusion
• To develop technical presentation skills

Evaluation Criteria:

The method of evaluation will be as follows:

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 • Evaluation I: 20 marks on finding research area (Decided by conducting a review by
the department faculties)
• Evaluation II: 20 marks on literature collection and presentation (Decided by
conducting a review by the department faculties)
• Final Evaluation: 60 marks on report for problem identification, literature survey and
early works and expected outcomes (Decided by conducting final review by the
department faculties).

Course Outcomes

• CO1: Ability to understand and analyze the literature

• CO2: Ability to understand design aspect and analyze solutions to engineering
problems
• CO3: Ability to qualitatively evaluate the solutions on sustainable and ethical aspects
• CO4: Ability to conduct collaborative discussions and presentations

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