FACULTY OF ENGINEERING

Scheme of Instruction & Examination

(AICTE Model Curriculum for the Academic Year 2019-2020)

and
Syllabi
B.E. III and IV Semester
of
Four Year Degree Programme
in
Civil Engineering
(With effect from the academic year 2019– 2020)
(As approved in the faculty meeting held on 25-06-2019)

Issued by
Dean, Faculty of Engineering
Osmania University, Hyderabad – 500 007
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SCHEME OF INSTRUCTION & EXAMINATION

B.E. (Civil Engineering) III – SEMESTER

Scheme of Scheme of
Instruction Examination

Credits
Course

Duration
Hrs/Wk
Contact
S. No. Course Title

in Hrs
Code
L T P/D CIE SEE

Theory Courses
1 MC112CE Environmental Science 2 - - 2 30 70 3 -
Essence of Indian Traditional
2 MC113PY 2 - - 2 30 70 3 -
Knowledge
3 MC204CE Overview of Civil Engineering* 1 - - 1 30 - - -
4 HS203MP Industrial Psychology 3 - - 3 30 70 3 3
5 BS206BZ Biology for Engineers 3 - - 3 30 70 3 3
6 ES211CE Engineering Mechanics 2 1 - 3 30 70 3 3
7 ES213ME Energy Sciences and Engineering 2 - - 2 30 70 3 2
8 PC221CE Solid Mechanics 3 - - 3 30 70 3 3
9 PC222CE Engineering Geology 2 - - 2 30 70 3 2
10 PC223CE Surveying and Geomatics 3 - - 3 30 70 3 3
Practical/ Laboratory Courses
11 PC251CE Engineering Geology Lab - - 2 2 25 50 3 1
12 PC252CE Surveying Lab - - 2 2 25 50 3 1
23 01 04 28 350 730 21

HS: Humanities and Social Sciences BS: Basic Science ES: Engineering Science
MC: Mandatory Course PC: Professional Core
L: Lecture T: Tutorial P: Practical D: Drawing
CIE: Continuous Internal Evaluation SEE: Semester End Evaluation (Univ. Exam)
PY: Philosophy, BZ: Biology/ Life Sciences, CE: Civil Engineering
MP: Mechanical / Production Engineering, ME: Mechanical Engineering.

Note:
1. Each contact hour is a clock hour
2. The duration of the practical class is two hours, however it can be extended wherever necessary, to
enable the student to complete the experiment.
3. All the mentioned Mandatory Courses should be offered either in I–Semester or II–Semester only
from the academic year 2019-2020.
4. For those of the students admitted during the academic year 2018-2019, since the
Mandatory Courses were not offered during the I–Semester or II–Semester, they should be offered
either in III–Semester or IV–Semester of the academic year 2019-2020.

* Mandatory Course for Civil Engineering Students only

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Course Code Course Title Core/Elective

MC112CE Environmental Science Mandatory
Contact Hours per Week
Prerequisite CIE SEE Credits
L T D P
- 2 - - - 30 70 -
Course Objectives
 To create awareness and impart basic knowledge about the environment and its allied problems.
 To know the functions of ecosystems.
 To understand importance of biological diversity.
 To study different pollutions and their impact on environment.
 To know social and environment related issues and their preventive measures.
Course Outcomes
After completing this course, the student will be able to:
1. Adopt environmental ethics to attain sustainable development.
2. Develop an attitude of concern for the environment.
3. Conservation of natural resources and biological diversity.
4. Creating awareness of Green technologies for nation’s security.
5. Imparts awareness for environmental laws and regulations.

UNIT-I
The Multidisciplinary Nature of Environmental Studies: Definition, scope and importance, need for
public awareness.
Natural Resources: Water Resources – Use and over utilization of surface and ground water, flood, drought,
conflicts over water, Dams: Benefits and Problems. Food Resources –World Food Problems, effects of
modern agriculture, fertilizer-pesticides problems, water logging, salinity, Forest Resources –Use and over
exploitation, deforestation & its effect on tribal people. Land Resources –Land Degradation, environmental
effect of mining, man induced landslides, soil erosion and desertification. Energy Resources –Growing
energy needs, Renewable and Non-renewable energy resources.

UNIT-II
Ecosystems: Concept of an ecosystem, Structure and function of an ecosystem, Producers, consumers and
decomposers, Energy flow in ecosystem, food chains, ecological pyramids, ecological succession, types of
ecosystems (marine, pond, river, forest, grassland, desert)

UNIT-III
Biodiversity: Levels of Biodiversity, Bio-geographical classification of India, Value of biodiversity, Threats
to biodiversity, endangered and endemic species of India, Conservation of biodiversity, global and national
efforts.

UNIT-IV
Environmental Pollution: Definition, Causes, effects and control measures of air pollution, water pollution,
soil pollution, noise pollution, thermal pollution, solid waste management.
Environment Protection Act: Air, water, forest and wildlife Acts, issues in the enforcement of
environmental legislation.

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UNIT-V
Social Issues and the Environment: Watershed management and environmental ethics. Climate change,
global warming, acid rain, ozone layer depletion.
Environmental Disaster Management: Types of disasters, impact of disasters on environment,
infrastructure, and development. Basic principles of disaster mitigation, disaster management, and
methodology. Disaster management cycle and disaster management in India.

Field Work:
 Visit to a local area to document environmental issues- agricultural area/ pond/lake/terrestrial
ecosystem
 Visit to a local polluted area- market/slum area/Industrial area/traffic area

Suggested Readings:
1. A.K. De, Environmental Chemistry, Wiley Eastern Ltd.
2. E.P. Odum, Fundamentals of Ecology, W.B. Sunders Co., USA.
3. M.N. Rao and A.K. Datta, Waste Water Treatment, Oxford and IBK Publications.
4. Benny Joseph, Environmental Studies, Tata McGraw Hill, 2005.
5. V.K. Sharma, Disaster Management, National Centre for Disaster Management, IIPE,1999.

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Course Code Course Title Core/Elective

MC113PY Essence of Indian Traditional Knowledge Mandatory
Contact Hours per Week
Prerequisite CIE SEE Credits
L T D P
- 2 - - - 30 70 -
Course Objectives
The course is introduced
 To get a knowledge in Indian Philosophical Foundations.
 To Know Indian Languages and Literature and the fine arts in India & Their Philosophy.
 To explore the Science and Scientists of Medieval and Modern India
Course Outcomes
After successful completion of the course the students will be able to
1. Understand philosophy of Indian culture.
2. Distinguish the Indian languages and literature among difference traditions.
3. Learn the philosophy of ancient, medieval and modern India.
4. Acquire the information about the fine arts in India.
5. Know the contribution of scientists of different eras.
6. The essence of Yogic Science for Inclusiveness of society.

UNIT – I
Introduction to Indian Philosophy: Basics of Indian Philosophy, culture, civilization, culture and heritage,
general characteristics of culture, importance of culture in human literature, Indian culture, Ancient Indian,
Medieval India, Modern India.

UNIT – II
Indian Philosophy & Literature: Vedas Upanishads, schools of Vedanta, and other religion Philosophical
Literature. Philosophical Ideas the role of Sanskrit, significance of scriptures to current society, Indian
Philosophies, literature of south India.
Indian languages and Literature-II: Northern Indian languages & Philosophical & cultural & literature.

UNIT – III
Religion and Philosophy: Religion and Philosophy in ancient India, Religion and Philosophy in Medieval
India, Religious Reform Movements in Modern India (selected movements only)

UNIT – IV
Indian Fine Arts & Its Philosophy (Art, Technology & Engineering): Indian Painting, Indian handicrafts,
Music, divisions of Indian classic music, modern Indian music, Dance and Drama, Indian Architecture
(ancient, medieval and modern), Science and Technology in Indian, development of science in ancient,
medieval and modern Indian.

UNIT – V
Education System in India: Education in ancient, medieval and modern India, aims of education, subjects,
languages, Science and Scientists of Ancient India, Scientists of Medieval India, Scientists of Modern India.
The role Gurukulas in Education System, Value based Education.

Suggested Readings:
1. Kapil Kapoor, “Text and Interpretation: The India Tradition’’, ISBN: 81246033375, 2005
2. “Science in Samskrit”, Samskrita Bharti Publisher, ISBN-13:978-8187276333,2007
3. NCERT, “Position Ppaper on Arts, Music, Dance and Theatre’’, ISBN 81-7450-494-X, 2006
4. S. Narain, “Examination in Ancient India”, Arya Book Depot, 1993
5. Satya Prakash, “Founders of Sciences in Ancient India”, Vijay Kumar Publisher, 1989
6. M.Hiriyanna, “Essentials of Indian Philosophy”, Motilal Banarsidass Publishers, ISBN-13: 978-
8120810990,2014
7. Chatterjee. S & Dutta “An Introduction to Indian Philosophy”
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Course Code Course Title Core/Elective

MC204CE Overview of Civil Engineering Mandatory
Contact Hours per Week
Prerequisite CIE SEE Credits
L T D P
- 1 - - - 25 - -
Course Objectives
 To provide the understanding the fundamental concepts of Civil Engineering
 To provide an illustration of the significance of Civil Engineering Profession in satisfying
societal needs.
Course Outcomes
After completing this course, the student will be able o:
1. Understand the relevance of civil engineering in the society & describe the uses of various
construction materials
2. Explain the new technology/concepts of architecture in planning
3. Remember the basics of surveying, transportation and geotechnical systems
4. Remember the basics of environmental, water resources and structural engineering systems
5. Remember the various software used in the field of civil engineering

UNIT-I
Relevance of Civil Engineering: History of Civil Engineering- Introduction to various disciplines of civil
engineering: Relevance of civil engineering in the overall infrastructure development of the country. Civil
Engineering’s global impact (social, economic, environmental) on the society.
Professional Ethics - Entrepreneurial possibilities in Civil Engineering.
Materials for Construction: Engineering properties, classification, types and uses of Stones, Bricks,
Lime, Cement, Sand, Mortar, Steel, Concrete, Tiles, Timber, Aluminium, Paints and Varnishes,
Miscellaneous, Glass, Rubber, PVC, Plaster of Paris.

UNIT-II
Principles of Architecture: Understanding fundamental principles such as contrast, proportion, scale,
balance, symmetry/asymmetry, rhythm, axis, hierarchy, datum, character, colour, unity, harmony,
dominance, and climax.
Planning of Buildings: National Building Code of India (2016), Building bye-laws and zoning
regulations- building line, height of building, dimensions & space requirement in relation to body
measurements space design for passage between walls, service access, stair, ramps, and elevators, F.S.I.,
setbacks, ventilation and zoning regulations. Orientation and selection of site for Buildings-Preparation of
a scaled sketch of the plan of a simple single storeyed building in a given site plan

UNIT-III
Introduction to Surveying: Principles and objectives of surveying- Introduction to recent advances in
Surveying, Electronic Total Stations, DTM (Digital Terrain Models); Remote Sensing, GIS (Geographic
Information System), GPS (Global Positioning System), LIDAR (Light Detection and Ranging).
Introduction to Transportation Engineering: Investments in transport infrastructure development in
India for different modes of transport; Developments and challenges in integrated transport development
in India: road, rail, port and harbour and airport sector; Intelligent Transport Systems.
Introduction to Geotechnical Engineering: Basics of soil mechanics, rock mechanics and geology;
various types of foundations; rock Mechanics and its relationship with soil mechanics and engineering
geology.

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UNIT-IV
Introduction to Environmental Engineering: Water treatment systems; Effluent treatment systems;
Solid waste management; Sustainability in Construction.
Introduction to Water Resources Engineering: Fundamentals of fluid flow, basics of water supply
systems; Underground Structures; Multi-purpose reservoir projects, hydro power projects.
Introduction to Structural Engineering: Types of Structures: Masonry type, load bearing, framed
structure, RCC & Steel Structures, Types of buildings; tall structures; various types of bridges; Water
retaining structures, Non-Destructive testing systems, Rehabilitation and retrofitting.

UNIT-V
Computational Methods in Civil Engineering: Overview, features, applications and system
Requirements of typical software used in Civil Engineering: AUTOCAD, STAAD, ETABS, SAP2000,
MXRoads, VISSIM, PLAXIS, ARCGIS, NASTRAN, NISA, ANSYS, PRIMAVERA, MATLAB,
Building Information Modelling (BIM)

Suggested Readings:
1. Edward Allen and Joseph Iano, Fundamentals of Building Construction: Materials and Methods,
5th Edition, December 10, 2008
2. Birdie G.S. and Birdie JS., Water supply and Sanitary Engineering, Dhanpatrai Publishers, Delhi,
6th Edition, 2002.
3. James Williamson, Surveying & Field Work; A Practical Text-Book on Surveying, Levelling &
Setting-Out, - Paperback – Import, 1 May 2012
4. Rangwala, S.C., Engineering Materials, Charotar Publishing House, Anand, 2012.
5. Natarajan K.V., Basic Civil Engineering, Dhanalakshmi, Chennai, 2012
6. Raju. K.V.B, Ravichandran. P.T, Basics of Civil Engineering, Ayyappa Publications, Chennai,
2012.
7. National Building Code of India, 2016
8. Gopi, S., Basic Civil Engineering, Pearson Publishers
9. Kandya, A. A., Elements of Civil Engineering, Charotar Publishing house
10. Mamlouk, M. S., and Zaniewski, J. P., Materials for Civil and Construction Engineering, Pearson
Publishers

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Course Code Course Title Core/Elective

HS203MP Industrial Psychology Core
Contact Hours per Week
Prerequisite CIE SEE Credits
L T D P
- 3 - - - 30 70 3
Course Objectives
The course will introduce the students to
 To Know Industry Structures and functions.
 Develop an awareness of the major perspectives underlying the field of Industrial Psychology
 Understanding for the potential Industrial Psychology has for society and organizations now and in
the future.
Course Outcomes
After completing this course, the student will be able to:
1. Understanding of key concepts, theoretical perspectives, and trends in industrial psychology.
2. Evaluate the problems thorough and systematic competency model.
3. Analyse the problems present in environment and design a job analysis method.
4. Create a better work environment for better performance.
5. Design a performance appraisal process and form for the human behavior.

UNIT-I
Industrial Engineering: Meaning, Definition, Objective, Need, Scope, Evolution and developments.
Concept of Industrial Engineering, Historical development of Industrial Engineering, main departments of
Industry.
Organization Structure: Introduction, Principles of Organization, Organizational theories,
Departmentalism, Authority, power, Organizational effectiveness, structuring the Organization,
Organizational change, Organization charts.

UNIT-II
Motivation, Morale and Behavioural Science: Motivation, Characteristics, Kinds of motivation, Thoughts
of motivational philosophy, Human needs, Incentive as motivators, Managing Dissatisfaction and frustration,
Morale, Absenteeism, Behavioural Science.
Social environment: Group dynamics in Industry Personal psychology, Selection, training, placement,
promotion, counselling, job motivations, job satisfaction. Special study of problem of fatigue, boredom and
accidents.

UNIT-III
Understanding Consumer Behavior: Consumer behaviour, study of consumer preference, effects of
advertising, Industrial morale: The nature and scope of engineering psychology, its application to industry

UNIT-IV
Work Methods: Efficiency at work, the concept of efficiency, the work curve, its characteristics, the work
methods; hours of work, nature of work, fatigue and boredom, rest pauses. The personal factors; age abilities,
interest, job satisfaction, the working environment, noise, illumination, atmospheric conditions, increasing
efficiency at work; improving the work methods, Time and motion study, its contribution and failure
resistance to time and motion studies, need for allowances in time and motion study.

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UNIT-V
Work and Equipment Design: Criteria in evaluation of job-related factor, job design, human factors,
Engineering information, input processes, mediation processes, action processes, methods design, work
space and its arrangement, human factors in job design. Accident and Safety: The human and economic costs
of accidents, accident record and statistics, the causes of accidents situational and individual factors related
to accident reduction.

Suggested Readings:
1. TR Banga and SC Sharma, Industrial Engineering and Management, Khanna Publishers, 11th Edn.,
2014.
2. Tiffin, J and McCormic E.J., Industrial Psychology, Prentice Hall, 6th Edn., 1975.
3. McCormic E.J., Human Factors Engineering and Design, McGraw Hill, 4th Edn.,1976.
4. Mair, N.R.F., Principles of Human relations
5. Gilmer, Industrial Psychology
6. Ghiselli & Brown, Personnel and Industrial Psychology.
7. Myer, Industrial Psychology.
8. Dunnete, M.D., Handbook of Industrial and Organizational Psychology.
9. Blum & Taylor, Industrial Psychology

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Course Code Course Title Core/Elective

BS206BZ Biology for Engineers Core
Contact Hours per Week
Prerequisite CIE SEE Credits
L T D P
- 3 - - - 30 70 3
Course Objectives
Gain vivid knowledge in the fundamentals and uses of biology, human system and plant system.
Course Outcomes
After completing this course, the student will be able to:
1. Apply biological engineering principles, procedures needed to solve real-world problems.
2. Understand the fundamentals of living things, their classification, cell structure and biochemical
constituents.
3. Apply the concept of plant, animal and microbial systems and growth in real life situations.
4. Comprehend genetics and the immune system.
5. Know the cause, symptoms, diagnosis and treatment of common diseases.
6. Apply basic knowledge of the applications of biological systems in relevant industries.

UNIT-I
Introduction to Life: Characteristics of living organisms, Basic classification, cell theory, structure of
prokaryotic and eukaryotic cell, Introduction to Biomolecules: definition, general classification and
important functions of carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, vitamins and enzymes.

UNIT-II
Biodiversity: Plant System: basic concepts of plant growth, nutrition, photosynthesis and nitrogen fixation.
Animal System: Elementary study of digestive, respiratory, circulatory, excretory systems and their
functions. Microbial System: History, types of microbes, economic importance and control of microbes.

UNIT-III
Genetics and Evolution: Theories of evolution and Evidences; cell division–mitosis and meiosis; evidence
of laws of inheritance; variation and speciation; nucleic acids as a genetic material; central dogma; Mendel
laws, gene and chromosomes.

UNIT-IV
Human Diseases: Definition, causes, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment and prevention of diabetes, cancer,
hypertension, influenza, AIDS and Hepatitis. Immunity immunization, antigen – antibody immune response.

UNIT-V
Biology and its Industrial Applications: Transgenic plants and animals, stem cell and tissue engineering,
bioreactors, bio pharming, recombinant vaccines, cloning, drug discovery, biological neural networks,
bioremediation, biofertilizer, biocontrol, biofilters, biosensors, biopolymers, bioenergy, biomaterials,
biochips, basic biomedical instrumentation.

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Suggested Readings:
1. A Text book of Biotechnology, R.C.Dubey, S. Chand Higher Academic Publications, 2013
2. Diseases of the Human Body, Carol D. Tamparo and Marcia A. Lewis, F.A. Davis Company, 2011.
3. Biomedical instrumentation, Technology and applications, R. Khandpur, McGraw Hill Professional,
2004
4. Biology for Engineers, Arthur T. Johnson, CRC Press, Taylor and Francis, 2011
5. Cell Biology and Genetics (Biology: The unity and diversity of life Volume I), Cecie Starr, Ralph
Taggart, Christine Evers and Lisa Starr, Cengage Learning, 2008
6. Biotechnology Expanding horizon, B.D. Singh, Kalyani Publishers, 2012.

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Course Code Course Title Core/Elective

ES211CE Engineering Mechanics Core
Contact Hours per Week
Prerequisite CIE SEE Credits
L T D P
- 2 1 - - 30 70 3
Course Objectives
The objectives of this course is to impart knowledge of
 Resolution of forces, equilibrium of force systems consisting of static loads
 Obtaining centroids and moments of inertia for various regular and irregular areas.
 Various forces in the axial force members, and to analyse the trusses using various methods,
 Concept of friction for single and connected bodies.
 Basic concepts of dynamics, their behavior, analysis and motion bodies
 Work energy principles and impulse momentum theory and applications to problem solving
Course Outcomes
After completing this course, the student will be able to:
1. Apply the fundamental concepts of forces, equilibrium conditions for static loads.
2. Determine the centroid and moment of inertia for various sections.
3. Analyse forces in members of a truss using method of joints and method of sections, analyse friction
for single and connected bodies.
4. Apply the basic concepts of dynamics, their behavior, analysis and motion bodies.
5. Solve problems involving work energy principles and impulse momentum theory.

UNIT – I
Introduction to Engineering Mechanics: Basic Concepts
System of Forces: Coplanar Concurrent Forces, Components in Space – Resultant of coplanar and spatial
systems, Moment of Force and Couple and its Application to coplanar system
Equilibrium of Systems of Forces: Free Body Diagrams, Equations of Equilibrium and applications to
Coplanar System.

UNIT – II
Centroid: Centroid of simple areas (from basic principles), Centroid of Composite areas.
Area Moment of Inertia: Definition, Moment of inertia of simple areas (from basic principles), Polar
Moment of Inertia, Transfer formula, Moment of Inertia of Composite areas.
Centre of Gravity & Mass moment of Inertia: Centre of gravity and Mass moment of inertia of simple
bodies (from basic principles).

UNIT – III
Friction: Theory of friction, Laws of friction, Friction connected to single and connected bodies. Wedge
friction.
Analysis of Perfect Frames: (Analytical Method) Types of Frames, Assumptions for forces in members of
perfect frame, Method of joints and Method of sections for Cantilever Trusses, simply supported Trusses.

UNIT –IV
Kinematics: Introduction, Motion of particle, Rectilinear and Curvilinear motions, Velocity and
Acceleration, Types of Rigid body, Angular motion, Fixed axis rotation.
Kinetics: Introduction, fundamental equation of kinetics for a particle, D’ Alembert’s principle for particle
motion, connected system and Fixed Axis Rotation.

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UNIT – V
Work - Energy Method: Introduction, Equations for Translation, Work-Energy Applications to Particle
Motion, Connected System and Fixed Axis Rotation.
Impulse Momentum Method: Linear impulse momentum, law of conservation of momentum, coefficient
of restitution, Elastic impact.

Suggested Readings:
1. Ferdinand L. Singer, Engineering Mechanics, Collins, Singapore, 1975.
2. Reddy Vijay Kumar K. and K. Suresh Kumar, Singer’s Engineering Mechanics, 2010.
3. S.S Bhavakatti, Engineering Mechanics, New age International publishers.
4. Rajeshakharam, S. and Sankara subrahmanyam, G.,Mechanics, Vikas Publications, 2002.
5. Junarkar, S.B. and H.J. Shah., Applied Mechanics, Publishers, 2001.

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Course Code Course Title Core/Elective

ES213ME Energy Sciences and Engineering Core
Contact Hours per Week
Prerequisite CIE SEE Credits
L T D P
- 2 - - - 30 70 2
Course Objectives
The objectives of this course is to impart knowledge of
 Able to identify various sources of energy.
 Understand the difference between Conventional and renewable energy sources.
 Identify various storage devices of Energy.
 Able to estimate the costing of power plant.
Course Outcomes
After completing this course, the student will be able to:
1. Understand the basics of various sources of energy
2. Analyse the present status of conventional energy sources.
3. Understand the working principles of Renewable Energy systems
4. Design and develop waste heat recovery systems.
5. Relate energy economics, standards and future challenges.

UNIT-I
Introduction: Various sources of energy, relative merits and demerits, Statistics and prospects of
conventional and Renewable energy sources.

UNIT-II
Conventional Energy Sources: Fossil Fuels: Power generation using steam turbine and gas turbine power
plants, Nuclear Fuels: Parts of reactor core, Nuclear power plant outline, Methods to dispose radioactive
waste. Hydro Energy: Spillways, Hydroelectric power plant outline.

UNIT-III
Renewable Energy Systems: Solar Energy – Types of collectors and concentrators, Solar Photo Voltaic
Cell. Wind Energy – Types of Wind Turbines and their working, geothermal power plant, Biomass
conversion, Wave Energy power plant, Tidal Energy power plant, Ocean thermal energy power plant.

UNIT-IV
Storage: Methods to store Mechanical Energy, Electrical Energy, Chemical Energy and Thermal Energy.
Co-generation &Tri-generation: Definition, application, advantages, classification, saving Potential. Energy
waste, waste heat recovery classification, advantages and applications, commercially viable waste heat
recovery devices.

UNIT-V
Power Plant Economics and Environmental Considerations: Costing, Estimation of power production -
Pollutants and Pollution Standards -Methods of pollution control. Energy Efficiency rating and BEE
standards, Future energy needs and challenges.

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Suggested Readings:
1. Wakil MM, Power Plant Technology, McGraw Hill
2. P.K. Nag, Power Plant Engineering, McGraw-Hill
3. G.D. Rai, Non-Conventional Energy Sources, Khanna Publishers
4. Mili Majumdar, Energy Efficient Buildings in India, Ministry of Non-Conventional Energy Sources.

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Course Code Course Title Core/Elective

PC221CE Solid Mechanics Core
Contact Hours per Week
Prerequisite CIE SEE Credits
L T D P
- 3 - - - 30 70 3
Course Objectives
The objectives of this course is to impart knowledge of and problem solving skills in
 Concepts of the stress and strain for different materials and application to longitudinally stressed
bars
 Evaluating shear forces and bending moments in beams, pure bending theory and determination of
the bending stresses in beams
 Determining the stresses for the shearing stresses, combined action of direct load and bending
moment
 Pure torsion theory and application to different types of springs.
 Evaluating principal stresses in multi-axially loaded members, applications in estimating the best
failure criteria in solid materials and evaluation of stresses & strains in thin-walled pressure vessels
Course Outcomes
After completing this course, the student will be able to:
1. Apply the fundamental concepts of stress and strain in the analysis and design of axially loaded
members.
2. Analyse determinate beams to determine shear forces, bending moments and determine the bending
stress distribution in beams.
3. Determine the shear stress distribution in a beams and also the stresses in beams subjected to
combined axial and bending loads.
4. Evaluate the stresses and strains of circular members subjected to torsion and calculate the power
required for torsional revolutions of shafts.
5. Analyse the combined stresses at a point to evaluate principal stresses, and their applications in
evaluating failure criteria in various materials and pressure vessels

UNIT-I
Simple Stresses and Strains: Definitions of stresses and strains, Hooke's Law, Modulus of Elasticity, Stress
- Strain curve for ductile materials, Elastic constants, compound bars and temperature stresses.
Strain Energy: Strain energy and resilience in statically determinate bars subjected to gradually applied,
suddenly applied, impact and shock loads.

UNIT-II
Compound Stresses: Stresses on oblique planes, principal stresses and planes. Mohr's circle of stress.
Theories of Failure based on maximum principal stress, maximum principal strain, maximum shear stress,
maximum strain energy and maximum shear strain energy
Application to pressure vessels: Thin cylinders subjected to internal fluid pressure, volumetric change.
Thick Cylinders: Lame's equations, stresses under internal and external fluid pressures, Compound cylinders,
Shrink fit pressure.

UNIT-III
Shear Force and Bending Moment: Different types of beams and loads, shear force and bending moment
diagrams for cantilever, and simply supported beams with and without over hangs subjected to different
kinds of loads viz., point loads, uniformly distributed loads, uniformly varying loads and couples.

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Bending Stresses in Beams: Assumptions in theory of simple bending, Derivation of flexure equation,
Moment of resistance, calculation of stresses in statically determinate beams for different loads and different
types of structural sections.

UNIT-IV
Shear Stress in Beams: Derivation of equation of shear stresses, distribution across rectangular, circular, T
and I section.
Direct and Bending Stresses: Direct loading, Eccentric loading, limit of eccentricity, Core of sections,
rectangular and circular, solid and hollow sections

UNIT-V
Torsion: Theory of pure torsion in solid and hollow circular shafts, shear stress, angle of twist, strength and
stiffness of shafts, Transmission of Power. Combined torsion and bending with and without end thrust.
Determination of principal stresses and maximum shear stress. Equivalent bending moment and equivalent
twisting moment.
Springs: Close and open coiled helical springs under axial load and axial twist, Carriage springs.

Suggested Readings:
1. D.S. Prakash Rao, Strength of Materials- A Practical Approach, Universities Press, 1999.
2. R.K. Rajput, A Textbook of Strength of Materials, S. Chand Publications,2007.
3. R. Subramanian, Strength of Materials, Oxford University Press, New Delhi 2005.
4. S. S. Bhavikatti, Strength of materials, Vikas Publishing House,2002.
5. Ferdinand P Beer, Johnston and De Wolf., Mechanics of Materials, Tata McGraw-Hill, 2004.

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Course Code Course Title Core/Elective

PC222CE Engineering Geology Core
Contact Hours per Week
Prerequisite CIE SEE Credits
L T D P
- 2 - - - 30 70 2
Course Objectives
The objectives of this course is to impart knowledge of
 Mineralogy, rock formation & types and geological structures
 Rock weathering, formation & classification of soils
 Geomorphology and rock mechanics
 Utility of rocks as a construction material with qualifying properties
 Geological problems associated with dams, reservoirs, tunnels and other geological hazards
Course Outcomes
After completing this course, the student will be able to:
1. Identify various minerals, rocks and analyse geological structures.
2. Explain rock weathering, classify various soils and understand hydrogeology.
3. Classify landforms based on their geomorphology and evaluate the engineering properties of rocks.
4. Examine rocks for their suitability in various construction applications.
5. Investigate and identify the geological problems in dams, reservoirs and tunnels, and explain the
geological causes of earthquakes, tsunamis and landslides.

UNIT-I
Introduction: Engineering geology useful to civil engineering
Mineralogy: Mineral, Origin and composition. Physical properties of minerals, susceptibility of minerals
to weathering, Rock forming minerals.
Rocks: Igneous, sedimentary and metamorphic rocks Geological description and Indian occurrence of
Granite, Basalt, Dolerite, Gabbro, Laterite, Sandstone Shale, Limestone Slate, Gneiss, Quartzite, Marble,
Khondalite and Chamockite.
Geological Structures: Folds, joints and faults: Fundamental types, mechanism origin and classification;
Field identification and Engineering analysis of geological structures

UNIT-II
Rock Weathering: Processes and end-products of weathering; susceptibility of rocks to weathering,
Assessment of the degree of weathering and its classification.
Geology of Soils: Formation, geological classification, description and Engineering use of soils Types of
Indian soils.
Hydrogeology: Hydrologic cycle, water table, aquifers, occurrence of ground water in various lithological
formations, geological control for ground water movement, springs, ground water exploration and ground
water provinces of India.

UNIT–III
Geomorphology: Evolution, characteristics features and Engineering, considerations of fluviatile,
Aeolian, glacial and marine land forms.
Rock Mechanics: Engineering properties of rocks Stress-Strain behaviour of rocks. Site Investigation:
Aerial Photographs, Electrical: Resistivity and Seismic refraction methods.

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UNIT- IV
Rock as a Construction Material: Geological considerations for the selection of Concrete aggregate,
Highway and Runway aggregates, building stones, Decorative stones, Roofing and facing stones.
Geology of Dams and Reservoirs: Types of Dams, Problems associated with Dam foundations and
reservoirs, Engineering Geological investigations for demand water tightness in reservoir site, Analysis of
dam failure; Engineering Geology of major Dam sites of India

UNIT–V
Tunnels: Stand-up time of different rocks, Engineering Geological investigations of tunnels in rock,
problems in tunnelling.
Geological Hazards: Geological aspects of Earthquakes, Tsunamis and Landslides;

Suggested Readings:
1. F.G. Bell, Engineering Geology, Elsevier, 2007.
2. Dimitri P. Krynine and William R. Judd, Principles of Engineering Geology & Geotechnics, CBS
Publishers & Distributors, First Edition, 1998.
3. B.P. Attewel and I.W. Fanner, Principles of Engineering Geology, Chapman and Hall 1976.
4. Officers of the Geological Survey of India, Engineering Geology Case Histories, Miscellaneous
Pub. No. 29, 1975.

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Course Code Course Title Core/Elective

PC223CE Surveying and Geomatics Core
Contact Hours per Week
Prerequisite CIE SEE Credits
L T D P
- 3 - - - 30 70 3
Course Objectives
The objectives of this course is to impart knowledge of
 To study the basic concepts & Principles of Surveying
 To know the field applications and concepts of levelling survey & Contouring
 To Know the importance of theodolite, total station and their practical applications
 Study the basic concept of trigonometrical levelling, and field applications
 Analyse the horizontal and vertical curves for survey work related to Roads & Railways
 Know the principles of aerial photogrammetry and its applications
 Study the various applications of GPS and remote sensing for field work.
Course Outcomes
After completing this course, the student will be able to:
1. Understand the basic principles of surveying.
2. Computation of lengths, areas, bearings of given field work.
3. Understand the basic working principles of theodolite and total station
4. Computation of setting out data for horizontal and vertical curves by various methods.
5. Understand and learn the basic concepts related to Photogrammetry, RS and GPS.

UNIT-I
Introduction to Surveying: Classification and principles of surveying, Survey stations, Survey lines,
Direct and indirect ranging, Bearing systems and conversions, correction of bearings for magnetic
declination and local attraction. Plane Table surveying: Orientation and its importance, methods of plane
table surveying. Levelling: Principles of levelling, booking and reducing levels; differential, reciprocal
levelling, profile levelling and cross sectioning; Autolevel, Errors in Levelling; Contouring:
Characteristics, methods and uses of contours; Computation of Areas and Volumes- Simpson’s and
Trapezoidal rule.

UNIT-II
Theodolite Survey: Introduction to Theodolite, Definitions; Fundamental lines of a Theodolite;
Temporary Adjustments; Measurement of horizontal and vertical angle; Coordinates & their
computations, Omitted measurements, Gales Traverse Table; Trigonometric levelling: Calculations
of elevations and distances of accessible and inaccessible objects by single and double plane methods.

UNIT-III
Curves: Theory of simple curves, setting out of simple curves by linear and angular methods; Elements of
simple compound curve & Reverse curve; Elements of Transition curve: length of transition curve;
Vertical Curves-Length of vertical curve- Elements of Summit and sag curves.

UNIT-IV
Modern Field Survey Systems: Principle & Types of EDM instruments, Total Station: Parts of a Total
Station, Advantages and Applications; Field Procedure for total station survey; Global Positioning
Systems- Segments, GPS measurements, errors and biases.

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UNIT-V
Photogrammetric Surveying: Introduction, Basic concepts, perspective geometry of aerial photograph,
relief displacements, terrestrial photogrammetry, flight planning.
Remote Sensing: Introduction: Electromagnetic Spectrum, interaction of electromagnetic radiation with
the atmosphere and earth surface, remote sensing data acquisition: platforms and sensors.

Suggested Readings:
1. B.C. Punmia, Surveying Vol.1,2 & 3, Lakshmi Publishers, NewDelhi,1994.
2. Arora K.R., Surveying Vol.1&2, Standard Book House, New Delhi, 2005.
3. T.M. Lillesand and R.W. Kiefer, Remote Sensing and Image Interpretation, John Wiley & Sons,
1994.
4. M.Chandra, Advanced Surveying, New Age International Publishers, New Delhi, 2000.
5. Anji Reddy, M., Remote Sensing and Geographical Information System, B.S. Publications, 2001.

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Course Code Course Title Core/Elective

PC251CE Engineering Geology Lab Core
Contact Hours per Week
Prerequisite CIE SEE Credits
L T D P
- - - - 2 25 50 1
Course Objectives
This course gives a practical hands-on experience to students to study and evaluate the physical and
engineering properties of minerals and rocks, and provides exposure to various geological tests
Course Outcomes
After completing this course, the student will be able to:
1. Identify the physical and engineering properties of minerals and rocks (Exp 1-3)
2. Analyse and measure structural aspects of rocks using models (Exp 4,5,10)
3. Carry out field experiment and studies such as VES (Exp 6)
4. Perform studies such as Stereoscopic study of photographs, seismic refraction survey and Slake
durability test (Exp 7, 8, 12)
5. Study the topographical and GSI maps (Exp 9, 11)

List of Experiments:
1. Identification and description of physical properties of minerals
2. Identification and description of geological and geotechnical characteristics of rocks
3. Determination of apparent specific gravity, porosity and water absorption of different rocks
4. Study of structural geology models (wooden models)
5. Measurement of dip of planar feature by clinometers compass
6. Vertical electrical sounding VES field experiment
7. Stereoscopic study of aerial photographs pertaining to landforms, vegetation and water bodies
8. Seismic refraction survey to determine depth to bedrock
9. Study of topographical maps
10. Structural geology problems (strike, dip, three point problems)
11. Study of geological survey of India (GSI works) maps and reports
12. Slake durability test on soft rock

Note: At least 10 experiments should be conducted in the semester

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Course Code Course Title Core/Elective

PC252CE Surveying Lab Core
Contact Hours per Week
Prerequisite CIE SEE Credits
L T D P
- - - - 2 25 50 1
Course Objectives
 To study and understand the different methods involved in survey field work
 To know the importance of theodolite, total station and their practical applications
 To study the basic concept of trigonometrical levelling, and field applications
 To analyse th ecurves for survey workrelated to Roads and Railways
 To study the applications of GPS for field work.
Course Outcomes
After completing the course, the students will be able to
1. Compute lengths, areas and bearings of the given field work
2. Understand the basic working principles of theodolite and total station
3. Compute setting out data for setting out of horizontal curves by various methods
4. Understand and learn the basic concepts related to GPS

List of Experiments:
1. Applications of chain traversing to locate a building and field objects by taking perpendicular and
oblique offsets and recording in the field book.
2. Study of prismatic compass and setting out a polygon
3. Planetable survey: Radiation & Intersection methods
4. Introductiontolevelling:Differentiallevellingusingdumpy/Autolevel
5. Profile and cross-sectional levelling using Dumpy/Autolevel
6. MeasurementofhorizontalanglesbyrepetitionandreiterationmethodsusingVernierTheodolite.
7. Measurement of vertical angle: Application to simple problems of height and distance by measuring
angle of elevation and depression
8. Single plane method: Determination of R.L. of an elevated Object using two Instrument Stations
which are placed in a same vertical plane-when base of the Object inaccessible.
9. Two plane method: Determination of R.L. of an elevated Object using two Instrument
Stations which are not placed in the same vertical plane-when base of the Object inaccessible.
10. Setting out of a simple circular curve by linear method
11. Setting out of a simple circular curve by angular method
12. Introduction to Total station and applications: To determine difference in elevation of any two given
points. The introduction includes, setting up of the Total station over a station, input values, field
measurements, downloading of the data into a computer.
13. Total station and applications: Application to simple problems of height and distance by measuring
angle of elevation and depression and determination of R.L of the target object.
14. Total station and applications: Determination of area enclosed in a closed traverse having minimum
5 stations. Plot the measured values by using a software package.
15. Global Positioning System (GPS): Determination of Latitude and Longitude of any four stations and
computation of the area.

Note: At least 12 experiments must be performed during the semester

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SCHEME OF INSTRUCTION & EXAMINATION
B.E. (Civil Engineering) IV – SEMESTER

Scheme of Scheme of
Instruction Examination

Credits
Course

Duration
Hrs/Wk
Contact
S. No. Course Title

in Hrs
Code
L T P/D CIE SEE

Theory Courses
1 MC111PO Indian Constitution 2 - - 2 30 70 3 -
Effective Technical
2 HS201EG 3 - - 3 30 70 3 3
Communication in English
3 HS202CM Finance and Accounting 3 - - 3 30 70 3 3
Mathematics – III (PDE,
4 BS205MT 3 - - 3 30 70 3 3
Probability & Statistics)
Elements of Mechanical
5 ES212ME 3 - - 3 30 70 3 3
Engineering
Mechanics of Materials and
6 PC231CE 3 - - 3 30 70 3 3
Structures
7 PC232CE Fluid Mechanics 3 - - 3 30 70 3 3
8 PC233CE Materials: Testing and Evaluation 2 - - 2 30 70 3 2
Practical/ Laboratory Courses
9 PC261CE Solid Mechanics Lab - - 2 2 25 50 3 1
Materials: Testing and Evaluation
10 PC262CE - - 2 2 25 50 3 1
Lab
22 - 04 26 290 660 22

HS: Humanities and Social Sciences BS: Basic Science ES: Engineering Science
MC: Mandatory Course PC: Professional Core
L: Lecture T: Tutorial P: Practical D: Drawing
CIE: Continuous Internal Evaluation SEE: Semester End Evaluation (Univ. Exam)
PO: Political Science, EG: English, CM: Commerce, MT: Mathematics, CE: Civil Engineering,
ME: Mechanical Engineering.

Note:
1. Each contact hour is a clock hour
2. The duration of the practical class is two hours, however it can be extended wherever necessary, to
enable the student to complete the experiment.
3. All the mentioned Mandatory Courses should be offered either in I–Semester or II–Semester only
from the academic year 2019-2020.
4. For those of the students admitted during the academic year 2018-2019, since the
Mandatory Courses were not offered during the I–Semester or II–Semester, they should be offered
either in III–Semester or IV–Semester of the academic year 2019-2020.
5. The students have to undergo a Summer Internship of two-week duration after IV–Semester and
credits will be awarded in V–Semester after evaluation.

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Course Code Course Title Core/Elective

MC111PO Indian Constitution Mandatory
Contact Hours per Week
Prerequisite CIE SEE Credits
L T D P
- 2 - - - 30 70 -
Course Objectives
 To create awareness among students about the Indian Constitution.
 To acquaint the working conditions of union, state, local levels, their powers and functions.
 To create consciousness in the students on democratic values and principles articulated in the
constitution.
 To expose the students on the relations between federal and provincial units.
 To divulge the students about the statutory institutions.
Course Outcomes
After completing this course, the student will
1. Know the background of the present constitution of India.
2. Understand the working of the union, state and local levels.
3. Gain consciousness on the fundamental rights and duties.
4. Be able to understand the functioning and distribution of financial resources between the centre and
states.
5. Be exposed to the reality of hierarchical Indian social structure and the ways the grievances of the
deprived sections can be addressed to raise human dignity in a democratic way.

UNIT-I
Evolution of the Indian Constitution: 1909 Act, 1919 Act and 1935 Act. Constituent Assembly:
Composition and Functions; Fundamental features of the Indian Constitution.

UNIT-II
Union Government: Executive-President, Prime Minister, Council of Minister
State Government: Executive: Governor, Chief Minister, Council of Minister
Local Government: Panchayat Raj Institutions, Urban Government

UNIT-III
Rights and Duties: Fundamental Rights, Directive principles, Fundamental Duties

UNIT-IV
Relation between Federal and Provincial units: Union-State relations, Administrative, legislative and
Financial, Inter State council, NITI Ayog, Finance Commission of India

UNIT-V
Statutory Institutions: Elections-Election Commission of India, National Human Rights Commission,
National Commission for Women

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Suggested Readings:
1. Abhay Prasad Singh & Krishna Murari, Constitutional Government and Democracy in India,
Pearson Education, New Delhi, 2019
2. D.D. Basu, Introduction to the constitution of India, Lexis Nexis, New Delhi
3. Subhash Kashyap, Our Parliament, National Book Trust, New Delhi
4. Peu Ghosh, Indian Government &Politics, Prentice Hall of India, New Delhi
5. B.Z. Fadia & Kuldeep Fadia, Indian Government &Politics, Lexis Nexis, New Delhi

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Course Code Course Title Core/Elective

HS201EG Effective Technical Communication in English Core
Contact Hours per Week
Prerequisite CIE SEE Credits
L T D P
- 3 - - - 30 70 3
Course Objectives
To expose the students to:
 Features of technical communication
 Types of professional correspondence
 Techniques of report writing
 Basics of manual writing
 Aspects of data transfer and presentations.
Course Outcomes
On successful completion of the course, the students would be able to:
1. Handle technical communication effectively
2. Use different types of professional correspondence
3. Use various techniques of report writing
4. Acquire adequate skills of manual writing
5. Enhance their skills of information transfer and presentations

UNIT I
Definition and Features of Technical communication: Definition and features of technical communication
(precision, relevance, format, style, use of visual aids), Differences between general writing and technical
writing, Types of technical communication (oral and written)

UNIT II
Technical Writing-I (Official correspondence): Emails, IOM, Business letters, Business proposals.

UNIT III
Technical writing-II (Reports): Project report, Feasibility report, Progress report, Evaluation report.

UNIT IV
Technical writing- III (Manuals): Types of manuals, User manual, Product manual, Operations manual.

UNIT V
Information Transfer and Presentations: Non-verbal (bar diagram, flow chart, pie chart, tree diagram) to
verbal (writing), Verbal (written) to non-verbal, Important aspects of oral and visual presentations.

Suggested Readings:
1. Raman, Meenakshi & Sharma, Sangeeta. (2015). Technical communication: Principles and Practice
(3rd ed.). New Delhi, OUP.
2. Rizvi, Ashraf, M. (2017).Effective technical Communication (2nd ed.). New Delhi, Tata McGraw Hill
Education.
3. Sharma, R. C., & Mohan, Krishna. (2017). Business Correspondence and Report Writing: A Practical
Approach to Business & Technical Communication (4th ed.). New Delhi, Tata McGraw Hill Education.
4. Tyagi, Kavita & Misra, Padma. (2011). Advanced technical communication. New Delhi, PHI Learning.
5. Jungk, Dale. (2004). Applied writing for technicians. New York, McGraw-Hill Higher Education.

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Course Code Course Title Core/Elective

HS202CM Finance and Accounting Core
Contact Hours per Week
Prerequisite CIE SEE Credits
L T D P
- 3 - - - 30 70 3
Course Objectives
The course will introduce the students
 To provide basic understanding of Financial and Accounting aspects of a business unit
 To provide understanding of the accounting aspects of business
 To provide understanding of financial statements
 To provide the understanding of financial system
 To provide inputs necessary to evaluate the viability of projects
 To provide the skills necessary to analyse the financial statements
Course Outcomes
After successful completion of the course the students will be able to
1. Evaluate the financial performance of the business unit.
2. Take decisions on selection of projects.
3. Take decisions on procurement of finances.
4. Analyse the liquidity, solvency and profitability of the business unit.
5. Evaluate the overall financial functioning of an enterprise.

UNIT-I
Basics of Accounting: Financial Accounting–Definition- Accounting Cycle – Journal - Ledger and Trial
Balance-Cash Book-Bank Reconciliation Statement (including Problems)

UNIT-II
Final Accounts: Trading Account-Concept of Gross Profit- Profit and Loss Account-Concept of Net Profit-
Balance Sheet (including problems with minor adjustments)

UNIT-III
Financial System and Markets: Financial System-Components-Role-Considerations of the investors and
issuers- Role of Financial Intermediaries. Financial Markets-Players- Regulators and instruments - Money
Markets Credit Market- Capital Market (Basics only)

UNIT-IV
Basics of Capital Budgeting techniques: Time Value of money- Compounding- Discounting- Future Value
of single and multiple flows- Present Value of single and multiple Flows- Present Value of annuities-
Financial Appraisal of Projects– Payback Period, ARR- NPV, Benefit Cost Ratio, IRR (simple ratios).

UNIT-V
Financial statement Analysis: Financial Statement Analysis- Importance-Users-Ratio Analysis-liquidity,
solvency, turnover and profitability ratios.

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Suggested Readings:
1. Satyanarayana. S.V. and Satish. D., Finance and Accounting for Engineering, Pearson Education
2. Rajasekharan, Financial Accounting, Pearson Education
3. Sharma.S.K. and Rachan Sareen, Financial Management, Sultan Chand
4. Jonathan Berk, Fundamentals of Corporate Finance, Pearson Education
5. Sharan, Fundamentals of Financial Management, Pearson Education

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Course Code Course Title Core/Elective

BS205MT Mathematics – III (PDE, Probability & Statistics) Core
Contact Hours per Week
Prerequisite CIE SEE Credits
L T D P
- 3 - - - 30 70 3
Course Objectives
 To introduce the solution methodologies for second order Partial Differential Equations with
applications in engineering
 To provide an overview of probability and statistics to engineers

Course Outcomes
After completing this course, the student will be able to:
1. Solve field problems in engineering involving PDEs.
2. They can also formulate and solve problems involving random variables and apply statistical
methods for analysing experimental data.

UNIT-I: Formation of Partial Differential Equations, First order partial differential equations,
solutions of first order linear Partial Differentiation Equations, Lagranges’s equation, Non-linear
First Order equations, Charpit’s method.

UNIT-II: Second-order linear equations and their classification, Method of separation of variables,
vibration of stretched string wave equation, one dimensional heat equation, two dimensional heat
equation, solution of Laplace’s equation.

UNIT-III: Probability distributions: Poisson, Uniform and Normal distributions, Mean, variance,
moment generating function and evaluation of statistical parameters for these distributions,
Moments, Skewness and Kurtosis.

UNIT-IV: Curve fitting by the method of least squares: Fitting of straight lines, second degree
parabolas and more general curves, Correlation, regression and Rank correlation. Test of
significance: Large sample test for single proportion, difference of proportions, single mean,
difference of means, and difference of standard deviations.

UNIT-V : Test for single mean, difference of means and correlation coefficients, test for ratio of
variances , Chi-square test for goodness of fit and independence of attributes.

Suggested Readings:

1. R.K.Jain & Iyengar, “Advanced Engineering Mathematics”, Narosa Publications.

2. B.S. Grewal, “Higher Engineering Mathematics”, Khanna Publishers, 2000.
3. P.Sivaramakrishna Das & C.Vijaya Kumar, “Engineering Mathematics” , Pearson India
Education Services Pvt. Ltd.
4. N.P. Bali & M. Goyal, “A Text Book of Engineering Mathematics”, Laxmi Publications,
2010.
5. S.C.Gupta & V.K.Kapoor, “Fundamentals of Mathematical Statistics” , S.Chand Pub.
6. P. G. Hoel, S. C. Port & C. J. Stone, “Introduction to Probability Theory”, Universal Book
Stall, 2003.
7. W. Feller, “An Introduction to Probability Theory and its Applications”, Vol. 1, Wiley,
1968.

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Course Code Course Title Core/Elective

ES212ME Elements of Mechanical Engineering Core
Contact Hours per Week
Prerequisite CIE SEE Credits
L T D P
- 3 - - - 30 70 3
Course Objectives
 To learn certain fundamental topics related to mechanical engineering
 To understand and applications of thermodynamics.
 To understand the working principles of IC engines, gas turbines, hydraulic turbines and pumps.
 To understand the basic modes of heat transfer
 To familiarize the design and working principles of transmission Systems and various manufacturing
processes.
Course Outcomes
1. State and differentiate various classifications of IC engines and reciprocating air compressors with
specific focus on similarities and differences between (i) 2 stroke and 4 stroke engines and (ii) CI
and SI engines. Subsequently, the student would be able to compute the performance parameters of
the engines and gas turbines.
2. Compare various types of heat transfer, analyse the governing equations, understand the applications
of heat exchangers and solve related problems
3. Demonstrate the working principles of hydraulic turbines and pumps
4. Classify different types of power transmission systems like gears, gear trains, belts, ropes etc. with
emphasis on their kinematic mechanisms and solve related problems
5. Understand various manufacturing processes like, welding, , machining, etc. and recognize their
suitability for manufacturing of different industrial products

UNIT-I
IC Engines: Working of four stroke and two stroke petrol and diesel engine with p-V diagrams, valve
timing diagram, calculation of indicated power, brake power, specific fuel consumption, mechanical and
thermal efficiencies.
Gas Turbines: Classification, calculation of efficiency of simple open gas turbine cycle (joule cycle/
Brayton cycle) and applications.

UNIT-II
Heat Transfer: Basic modes of heat transfer, Fourier's law of conduction, Newton's law of cooling, Stefan-
Boltzmann law of radiation. One dimensional steady state conduction heat transfer through plane walls
without heat generation.
Heat exchangers: Classification and application of heat exchangers in industry, derivation of LMTD in
parallel and counter-flow heat exchangers and problems

UNIT-III
Hydraulic turbines: Classification, working principle, calculation of overall efficiencies of Pelton wheel
and Francis turbines.
Hydraulic pumps: definition and classifications
Reciprocating pump: classification, working principle and limitations.
Centrifugal pump: classification, working principle and limitations

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UNIT-IV
Power Transmission Elements: Gears: Definitions and uses of Spur, helical &Bevel gears.
Gear trains: Classifications and simple problems on simple/compound &Reverted gear train.
Belt drives: Definitions of velocity ratio, creep and slip, open and cross belt drives.

UNIT-V
Basic Manufacturing Processes:
Welding: Definitions and method of soldering, brazing and welding and differences. Brief description of
Arc welding and Oxy- Acetylene welding.
Machining: Working mechanism of Lathe, Milling and grinding machines.
Additive Manufacturing: introduction to 3D printing and applications.

Suggested Readings:
1. R.K. Rajput "Thermal Engineering", Laxmi Publications, 2005
2. C. Sachdeva "Fundamentals of Engineering Heat and Mass transfer", Wiley Eastern Ltd,2004.
3. P.N. Rao "Manufacturing Technology", Vol. 1 &2, Tata McGraw, 2010.
4. S.S. Rattan, "Theory of Machines", Tata McGraw Hill, New Delhi 2010.
5. Bansal, R.K. Fluid Mechanics and Hydraulic Machines, Laxmi publications(p)ltd. Delhi,1995

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Course Code Course Title Core/Elective

PC231CE Mechanics of Materials and Structures Core
Contact Hours per Week
Prerequisite CIE SEE Credits
L T D P
- 3 - - - 30 70 3
Course Objectives
The objectives of the course are to impart knowledge of the:
 Phenomenon of buckling of columns using Euler’s formula, secant and straight line formula.
 Methods of evaluation of deflections of beams due to transverse loads
 Analysis of indeterminate beams by applying the principles of equilibrium and compatibility in
deformation.
 Concept of strain energy principle and its applications to evaluate the displacements and redundant
forces using energy principles.
 Theory of arches and analyse them with varying degrees of indeterminacy
Course Outcomes
After the completion of the course, the student will be able to:
1. Evaluate the crippling load of columns for various end conditions using different formulas
2. Calculate the deflections of determinate beams due to transverse loads by various methods
3. Analyse statically indeterminate beams such as propped cantilever, fixed beams and continuous
beams and draw the shear force and bending moment diagrams
4. Analyse the beams and frames and to find deflections by energy principle
5. Analyse the three hinged and two hinged arches, cables and suspension bridges

UNIT-I
Deflections in Beams: Slope and deflection by double integration method for cantilever, simply supported
beams and overhanging beams carrying one, two point loads, uniformly distributed load and uniformly
varying load over entire span. Moment area method and conjugate beam method.

UNIT-II
Columns and Struts: Euler's theory for long columns, different end conditions, equivalent length,
Rankine's theory, Secant & Perry formula for eccentrically loading.

UNIT-III
Propped Cantilevers: Cantilever beams on elastic and rigid props for point loads and uniformly distributed
load only. Calculation of reactions, Bending moment and Shear force diagrams, and deflections.
Fixed Beams: Determination of shear force, bending moment slope and deflection in fixed beams with and
without sinking of supports for point loads uniformly distributed load.
Continuous Beams: Determination of moments in continuous beams with and without sinking of supports
by theorem of three moments, Bending moment and Shear force diagrams.

UNIT - IV
Energy Methods: Elastic Strain energy for various types of loading, Work-energy principle, Castigliano’s
theorems, Unit load method. Applications in evaluation of deflections of statically determinate beams and
trusses. Maxwell’s theorem of reciprocal deflections and Betti’s law.
Redundant Trusses and Frames: Analysis of plane trusses with one degree of redundancy (internal /
external) and plane frames with one degree of redundancy, Lack of fit and temperature effect.

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UNIT-V
Elastic Theory of Arches: Eddy's theorem, three hinged parabolic and segmental arches, determination of
horizontal thrust, bending moment, normal thrust and radial shear for static loading,
Two hinged arches: parabolic and segmental, determination of horizontal thrust, bending moment, normal
thrust and radial shear for static loading.
Cables and Suspension bridges: Stresses in suspended loaded cables, length of cable, simple suspension
bridge with 3-hinged stiffening girders for static load

Suggested Readings:
1. D.S. Prakash Rao, Strength of Materials- A Practical Approach, Universities Press,1999.
2. R.K. Rajput, A Textbook of Strength of Materials, S. Chand Publications,2007.
3. R. Subramanian, Strength of Materials, Oxford University Press, New Delhi 2005.
4. R.K. Bansal, Strength of materials, Laxmi Publications, New Delhi,2010.
5. S. S. Bhavikatti, Strength of materials, Vikas Publishing House, Delhi,2002.
6. S. S. Bhavikatti, Structural Analysis I & II, Vikas Publishing House, Delhi,2002.
7. Devdas Menon, Structural Analysis, Narosa Publishing House, 2009.

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Course Code Course Title Core/Elective

PC232CE Fluid Mechanics Core
Contact Hours per Week
Prerequisite CIE SEE Credits
L T D P
- 3 - - - 30 70 3
Course Objectives
The objectives of the course are to impart knowledge of:
 The concepts of fluid mechanics – statics, kinematics and dynamics
 The properties of fluid, pressure, pressure measurements and problems in fluid statics
 The fluid kinematics, including types of flows, fluid path lines and continuity equations
 The principles of fluid dynamics
 The flow measurement devices and applications
Course Outcomes
After the completion of the course, the student will be able to:
1. Classify the fluids based on their properties
2. Solve problems on pressure calculations, hydrostatic forces on bodies and buoyancy
3. Relate types of flows with the corresponding mathematical equations
4. Apply Euler’s, Bernoulli’s and Momentum equation to solve fluid dynamic problems
5. Apply principles of fluid dynamics to make flow measurement calculations

UNIT-I
Fluid Properties: Basic Concepts and Definitions: Distinction between a fluid and a solid; Density,
Specific weight, Specific gravity, Kinematic and dynamic viscosity; variation of viscosity with
temperature, Newton law of viscosity; vapour pressure, boiling point, cavitation; surface tension,
capillarity, Bulk modulus of elasticity, compressibility.

UNIT-II
Fluid Statics: Fluid Pressure: Pressure at a point, Pascal’s law, Piezometer, U-Tube Manometer, Single
Column Manometer, U-Tube Differential Manometer, Micro manometers. pressure gauges,
Hydrostatic pressure and force: horizontal, vertical and inclined surfaces, Buoyancy and Meta-centre
definitions

UNIT-III
Fluid Kinematics: Classification of fluid flow: steady and unsteady flow; uniform and non-uniform flow;
laminar and turbulent flow; rotational and irrotational flow; compressible and incompressible flow; ideal
and real fluid flow; one, two and three dimensional flows; vortex flows; Stream line, path line, streak line
and stream tube; One, two and three-dimensional continuity equations in Cartesian coordinates

UNIT-IV
Fluid Dynamics: Surface and body forces; Equations of motion, Euler’s equation; Bernoulli’s equation,
derivation; Energy Principle; Applications of Bernoulli’s equation, Momentum principle; Forces exerted
by Fluid flow on pipe bends.

UNIT-V
Flow Measurements: Measurement of discharge, Venturimeter, Orifice-meter, Nozzle meter, Elbow meter,
Rotameter, Orifices and mouth pieces, Notches and weirs; Measurement of velocity, Piezometers.

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Suggested Readings:
1. K.Subramanya, ‘Theory and Applications of Fluid Mechanics’, Tata McGraw- Hill Publishing
Company Ltd., New Delhi, 1993
2. Vijay Gupta and Santosh K.Gupta, ‘Fluid Mechanics and its applications’, Wiley Eastern Ltd.,
NewDelhi,1984
3. K.L.Kumar,‘Engineering Fluid Mechanics’,Eurasia Publishing House Pvt. Ltd., New Delhi, 2009
4. Vallentine, H.R. ‘Applied Hydrodynamics’, Butterworths & Co Ltd., London,1959

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Course Code Course Title Core/Elective

PC233CE Materials: Testing and Evaluation Core
Contact Hours per Week
Prerequisite CIE SEE Credits
L T D P
- 2 - - - 30 70 2
Course Objectives
 To impart knowledge of basic building materials used in civil engineering
 To impart knowledge on properties and durability of concrete.
 To enable the students to understand the concept of mix design
 To impart knowledge on the special concretes
 To facilitate the students to know concreting under special circumstances
Course Outcomes
After completing this course, the student will be able to:
1. Know the properties of basic materials using in civil engineering
2. Remember the constituents required for making concrete.
3. Analyse the characteristics and properties of concrete
4. Apply the concepts of mix design for making concrete.
5. Implement various special concretes and concreting methods based on the scenario.

UNIT-I
Basic Construction Materials: Stones: Types and properties of natural stone materials, criteria for
selection, Tests on stones, uses of stones, Treatment of stones; Bricks: classification, manufacturing types,
tests; Timber: General characteristics of wood, defects of weed, preservation of wood and its applications,
commercial forms of timber; Steel: types and properties, advantages and uses.

UNIT-II
Constituents of Concrete
Cement: Ingredients, Manufacture, Chemical composition, basic properties of cement compounds,
Hydration of cement- heat of hydration, physical properties of Portland cements, Indian standard tests and
specification, various types and grades of cement, storage of cement.
Aggregates: Classification of aggregates based on size, shape, unit weight and its geological origin.
Characteristics of aggregates, Strength of aggregate, particle shape and texture, specific gravity, bulk density,
porosity, moisture content of aggregate, bulking of fine aggregate, deleterious substance in aggregate,
soundness of aggregate, alkali-aggregate reaction, sieve analysis: - grading curves, fineness modulus,
grading requirements, grading of fine and coarse aggregates, zoning, IS tests and specification for aggregates
for concrete.

UNIT-III
Constituents of Concrete
Water: General Requirements-quality of mixing water, effect of impurities in water on properties of
concrete.
Admixtures: Additives and admixtures, types, necessity and benefit Mineral admixture: Fly ash, silica fume,
blast furnace slag, and other pozzolanic materials. Chemical admixtures: Accelerator, retarder, water
reducing elements, plasticizer and super-plasticizer, their functions and dosage. IS specification for
admixtures for concrete.

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UNIT-IV
Cement Concrete: Nominal and Design Mixes, steps of manufacture of concrete: proportioning, batching,
mixing, transporting, placing, compacting, curing and finishing of concrete.
Studies on Fresh concrete: Workability: Definition, factor affecting workability, various tests as per IS code,
Segregation and bleeding, stiffening, re-tempering. Curing- necessity and various methods, micro-cracking.
Studies on Hardened concrete: Testing on hardened concrete: Compression test, flexural strength of concrete,
indirect tension test methods, factors influencing strength results, Accelerated strength tests, determination of
modulus of elasticity, in-situ strength determination, variation in test results, Non- destructive strength tests:
Ultrasonic pulse velocity tests, rebound hammer test.

UNIT-V
Miscellaneous Building Materials: Cement mortar plastering, Pointing, White and Colour washing, Paints
and Varnishes. Types of Flooring. Miscellaneous materials like Glass, Bitumen, Polymers, Industrial waste
products and Thin Wires.

Suggested Readings:
1. P. C Varghese, Building Materials, Prentice Hall of India.
2. S.K. Duggal, Building Materials, 4th edition New Age Publication
3. M S Shetty; Concrete Technology, S.Chand Publication New Delhi
4. P. K. Mehta and Paulo J. M. Montero, "Concrete: micro structure, properties and materials”, The
McGraw Hill Company
5. A.R Santhakumar; Concrete Technology, Oxford University Press
6. A. M. Neville; Properties of Concrete, Pearson Education
7. Krishna Raju N., Design of Concrete Mixes, CBS publishers
8. IS 456-2000
9. IS 10262 – 2009
10. IS 269-1989
11. IS 516-1959
12. IS 1786-1985
13. IS 1893-2002
14. IS 12269-1987
15. IS 9103-1999
16. IS 8112-1989

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Course Code Course Title Core/Elective

PC261CE Solid Mechanics Lab Core
Contact Hours per Week
Prerequisite CIE SEE Credits
L T D P
- - - - 2 25 50 1
Course Objectives
 To understand the experiments on various materials to assess their behaviour and limitations
 To learn the brittle and ductile material failure patterns
 To understand the sheer force, bending moment and deflection for different types of beams
 To know the rigidity modulus by conducting spring and torsion test
Course Outcomes
After the completion of the course, the student will be able to:
1. Evaluate Young’s modulus, rigidity modulus, hardness number, flexural rigidity and impact strength
of given specimens
2. Find the cracking stress and compressive strength of bricks
3. Determine the stiffness of close coiled helical springs
4. Find the deflection of a beam

List of Experiments:

CYCLE –I
1. Unit- axial tension test on a specimen of ductile material.
2. Stress – Strain characteristics of a ductile material.
3. Brunel’s hardness test.
4. Compression test on brick.
5. Bending test on simply supported beam of Timber.
6. IPod impact test

CYCLE –II
7. Compression test on close coiled helical spring.
8. Torsion test on a specimen of ductile material.
9. Bending test on Cantilever beam of Aluminium.
10. Bending test on Simply supported beam of Steel.
11. Bending test on Fixed beam of Copper.
12. Charpy impact test.

Note: At least 10 experiments should be conducted.

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Course Code Course Title Core/Elective

PC262CE Materials: Testing and Evaluation Lab Core
Contact Hours per Week
Prerequisite CIE SEE Credits
L T D P
- - - - 2 25 50 1
Course Objectives
 Testing of different materials under the action of various forces and determination of their
characteristics experimentally.
 To make measurements of loads, displacements and strains relating these quantities.
 To know the strength and stiffness properties of structural elements.
Course Outcomes
After completing this course, the student will be able to:
1. Determine the physical properties of constituent materials of concrete.
2. Apply the mix design of concrete
3. Determine the workability of concrete
4. Determine the mechanical behavior of concrete subjected to Tension, compression, flexure
by means of experiments.

List of Experiments
Tests on cement
1. Standard consistency of cement
2. Initial and final setting time of cement
3. Compressive strength of cement
4. Fineness of cement (by sieving)

Tests on aggregates (Fine aggregate & coarse aggregate)

5. Sieve analysis of aggregates
6. Fineness modulus, bulk density, void ratio and porosity
7. Bulking of fine aggregate (field and lab method)
8. Specific gravity of aggregate

Tests on fresh concrete

9. Slump test
10. Compaction factor test
11. Flow test

Tests on hardened concrete

12. Compressive strength of concrete
13. Modulus of elasticity of concrete
14. Flexural strength of concrete
15. Rebound hammer test

Tests on bricks
16. Compressive strength of burnt bricks
17. Water absorption tests on bricks

Note: At least 15 experiments should be conducted.

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