R22 M.Tech.

STRUCTURAL ENGINEERING JNTUH

JAWAHARLAL NEHRU TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY HYDERABAD

M. Tech in STRUCTURAL ENGINEERING
Effective from Academic Year 2022 - 23 admitted batch

R22 COURSE STRUCTURE AND SYLLABUS

I YEAR I – SEMESTER
S. No Course Code Course Title L T P Credits
1 Professional Core - I Advanced Structural Mechanics 3 0 0 3
2 Professional Core - II Theory of Elasticity and Plasticity 3 0 0 3
1. Theory of Plates and Shells
3 Professional Elective - I 2. Computer Oriented Numerical Methods 3 0 0 3
3. Structural Stability
1. Advanced Reinforced Concrete Design
4 Professional Elective - II 2. Structural Health Monitoring 3 0 0 3
3. Structural Optimization
5 Lab - I Computer Aided Design Laboratory 0 1 2 2
6 Lab - II Structural Engineering Laboratory 0 1 2 2
7 Research Methodology & IPR 2 0 0 2
8 Audit - I Audit Course - I 2 0 0 0
Total 16 02 4 18

I YEAR II – SEMESTER
S.
Course Code Course Title L T P Credits
No
1 Professional Core - III Finite Element Analysis 3 0 0 3
2 Professional Core - IV Structural Dynamics 3 0 0 3
1. Advanced Structural Steel Design
3 Professional Elective - III 2. Structural Reliability 3 0 0 3
3. Design of High-Rise Buildings
1. Advanced Prestressed Concrete Design
4 Professional Elective - IV 2. Structural Health Monitoring 3 0 0 3
3. Design of Bridges
5 Lab - III Numerical Analysis Laboratory 0 1 2 2
Advanced Structural Analysis and Design
6 Lab - IV 0 1 2 2
Laboratory
7 Mini Project with Seminar 0 0 4 2
8 Audit-II Audit Course- II 2 0 0 0
Total 14 02 8 18

II YEAR I – SEMESTER
S. No Course Code Course Title L T P Credits
1. Earthquake Resistant Design of
Structures
1. Professional Elective - V 2. Pre-Engineered Buildings 3 0 0 3
3. Rehabilitation and Retrofitting of
Structures
2. Open Elective Open Elective 3 0 0 3
3. Dissertation Dissertation Work Review - II 0 0 12 6
4. Total 6 0 12 12

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II YEAR II - SEMESTER
S. No Course Code Course Title L T P Credits
1. Dissertation Dissertation Work Review - III 0 0 12 6
2. Dissertation Dissertation Viva-Voce 0 0 28 14
Total 0 0 40 20

For Dissertation Work Review – I, please refer 7.10 in R22 Academic Regulations

Open Electives Offered by the Department:

1. Green Buildings
2. Construction Project Management
3. Safety and Construction Practice Regulations

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M.Tech in STRUCTURAL ENGINEERING

I YEAR I – SEMESTER
ADVANCED STRUCTURAL MECHANICS

Pre-requisites: Structural Analysis I & II

Course Objectives:
1. To learn how to calculate static and kinematic indeterminacies of various types of structures
2. To formulate the stiffness matrix for continuous beams, portal frames and trusses
3. To formulate the flexibility matrix for continuous beams, portal frames and trusses
4. To obtain the global stiffness matrix by assembling the element stiffness matrices

Course Outcomes: After completion of the course, students should be able to

1. Formulate the stiffness and flexibility matrices for various types of structures
2. Analyze the continuous beams, portal frames and trusses by stiffness method (structure
approach)
3. Analyze the continuous beams, portal frames and trusses by flexibility method (structure
approach)
4. Solve the Trusses, Continuous beams, Portal frames using element approach of stiffness
method

UNIT - I
Unsymmetrical Bending:
Definition of Shear Center in Bending - Symmetrical and Nonsymmetrical Bending - Bending Stresses
in Beams Subjected to Nonsymmetrical Bending - Deflections of Straight Beams Subjected to
Nonsymmetrical Bending

UNIT - II
Advanced Analysis of Beams :
Curved Beams: Circumferential Stresses in a Curved Beam - Radial Stresses in Curved Beams -
Correction of Circumferential Stresses in Curved Beams Having I-, T-, or Similar Cross Sections -
Deflections of Curved Beams
Beams on Elastic Foundations - Infinite Beam Subjected to a Concentrated Load: Boundary
Conditions - Infinite Beam Subjected to a Distributed Load Segment

UNIT - III
Column Buckling:
Concept of Column Buckling - Deflection Response of Columns to Compressive Loads - Euler
Buckling of Columns with General End Constraints - Local Buckling of Columns - Inelastic Buckling of
Columns

UNIT - IV
Introduction to matrix methods of analysis: Static indeterminacy and kinematic indeterminacy -
degree of freedom - coordinate system - structure idealization stiffness and flexibility matrices -
suitability element stiffness equations - elements flexibility equations - mixed force - displacement
equations-Transformation of coordinates - element stiffness matrix - and load vector - local and global
coordinates - Assembly of stiffness matrix from element stiffness matrix – Analysis of trusses, beams
and frames by stiffness matrix methods

UNIT - V

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Direct stiffness method: General procedure - banded matrix - semi bandwidth - assembly by direct
stiffness matrix method -Application of direct stiffness method to trusses, simple and continuous
beams and frames

REFERENCES
1. Structural Analysis by Devdas Menon, Narosa Publishing Housing Pvt Ltd.
2. Indeterminate Structural Analysis by K U. Muttu,IK International Publishing House Pvt.ltd
Matrix Analysis of Frames structures by William Weaver J.R and James M.Gere, CBS
publications
3. Matrix Structural Analysis by Madhu B. Kanchi
4. Matrix Methods of Structural Analysis by J.Meek
5. Structural Analysis by Ghali and Neyveli

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M.Tech in STRUCTURAL ENGINEERING

I YEAR I – SEMESTER
THEORY OF ELASTICITY AND PLASTICITY

Prerequisites: Strength of Materials I & II

Course Objectives:
1. To define stresses, strains, equilibrium and compatibility
2. To derive the governing equilibrium equations in Two-dimensional & in three dimensional
problems
3. To understand stress -strain relationships
4. To apply the concepts of elasticity & Plasticity to solve Structural Engineering problems

Course Outcomes: After completion of the course, students should be able to

1. Solve simple problems of elasticity and understanding the basic concepts
2. Apply numerical methods to solve continuum problems
3. Solve engineering problems such as thick cylinders, rotating discs
4. Solve engineering problems related to Torsion of shafts.

UNIT - I
Stress: Introduction to Elasticity – Definition of Kinetics and Kinematics - Notation for forces and
stress - Components of stresses – Stress tensor - Differential equations of equilibrium in 2D & 3D in
Cartesian coordinates and in polar coordinates - boundary conditions – Cauchy’s postulate – Stress
transformation – Direction Cosines -Principal stresses – Stress invariants – Decomposition of stresses
-Hydrostatic and Deviatoric stresses – Octahedral stresses – stress concentration factors

UNIT - II
Strain: Notation for strain - Components of strain – Strain tensor – Strain Components -Strain -
displacement relations - Strain Compatibility Conditions - Strain transformation – Direction Cosines -
Principal strains – Strain invariants - Octahedral strains – Strain Rosette

UNIT - III
Stress -Strain Relationship: Navier’s equation for stress-strain relationships – Relationship
between Material constants – Stress - strain relations in 2D and 3D – Complementary conditions for
shear - Material symmetry -Reduction of Material constants from anisotropic to orthotropic,
monoclinic, isotropic and transversely isotropic – Plane stress, Plane strain and axi-symmetric
idealizations - Mohr circle in 2D and 3D – Airy’s stress function – Potential function -

UNIT - IV
Solution of 2D and 3D elasticity problems: Problem solving using stress function approach: Beam
bending problems – Symmetric stress distribution problems, Plane problems.
Torsion problems in Elasticity – Membrane analogy approach – Application to non- circular thin walled
sections

UNIT - V
Plasticity: Introduction to plasticity – Yield criteria for pressure dependent and independent materials
- – Tresca’s criterion – Von mises criterion – Mohr-Coulomb criterion -Rankine criterion -Flow rule –
Associative and Non-Associative-Hardening rules and consistency conditions -Introduction to iterative
and return mapping.

REFERENCES:
1. Theory of Elasticity by Timeshenko, McGraw-Hill Publications
2. Theory of Elasticity by Y.C.Fung
3. Advanced Mechanics of solids by LS Srinath,
4. Elasticity and Plasticity for structural Engineers by Wang & Chen

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M. Tech in STRUCTURAL ENGINEERING

I YEAR I – SEMESTER
THEORY OF PLATES AND SHELLS (Program Elective – I)

Pre-requisites: Theory of Elasticity, Structural Analysis

Course Objectives:
1. To understand the behaviour of Rectangular and circular Plates subjected to various loading
2. To understand the behaviour of various types of Shells subjected to various loading
3. To study the analysis procedures for plates and shells
4. To study the analysis of folded plates

Course Outcomes: After completion of the course, students should be able to

1. Use analytical methods for the solution of thin plates and shells
2. Use analytical methods for the solution of shells and folded plates
3. Apply the numerical techniques and tools for the complex problems in thin plates
4. Apply the numerical techniques and tools for the complex problems in shells

UNIT - I
Introduction: Space Curves, Surfaces, Shell Co-ordinates, Strain Displacement Relations,
Assumptions in Shell Theory, Displacement Field Approximations, Stress Resultants, Equation of
Equilibrium using Principle of Virtual Work, Boundary Conditions.

UNIT - II
Small Deflection Theory of Thin Rectangular Plates : Assumptions – Derivation of governing
differential equation for thin plates – Boundary conditions – simply supported plate under
sinusoidal load – Navier solution – Application to different cases – Levy’s solution for various
boundary conditions subjected to different loadings like uniform and hydrostatic pressure.

UNIT - III
Circular Plates: Differential Equation for symmetrical bending of Laterally loaded circular Plates –
Uniformly loaded circular plates –circular plate concentrically loaded – circular plate loaded at center

UNIT - IV
Shells – functional behaviour – examples – structural behaviour of shells classification of shells –
Definitions – various methods of analysis of shells – merits and demerits of each method – 2D.
Membrane equation.
Equations of equilibrium: Derivation of stress resultants – cylindrical shells – Flugges simulations
equations.

UNIT - V
Introduction to the shells of Double curvatures: Geometry, analysis and design of elliptic
paraboloid, conoid and hyperbolic parabolic shapes, inverted umbrella type.
Axi- Symmetrical shells: General equation - Analysis and axi-symmetrical by membrane theory.
Application to spherical shell and hyperboloid of revolution cooling towers.

REFERENCES:
1. Theory of Plates & Shells –Stephen, P. Timoshenko, S. Woinowsky-Krieger – Tata MC Graw
Hill Edition
2. Analysis and design of concrete shell roofs By G. S. Ramaswami, CBS publications.
3. Design of concrete shell roofs By Billington – Tata MC Graw Hill, New York
4. Design of Shells and Folded Plates by P.C. Varghese, PHI Learning Pvt. Ltd

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M. Tech in STRUCTURAL ENGINEERING

I YEAR I – SEMESTER
COMPUTER ORIENTED NUMERICAL METHODS (Program Elective – II)

Pre-requisites: Mathematics I and II

Course Objectives:
1. To apply the basic knowledge of Mathematics in Engineering
2. To provide a formidable base for analysis and programming using computer applications
3. To develop the ability in programming and solutions based on the various analysis tools
4. To check the consistency of system of linear equations

Course Outcomes: After completion of the course, students should be able to

1. Apply numerical methods to find the roots of an equation
2. Identify mathematical model for solution of common engineering problems
3. Formulate simple problems into programming models
4. Solve ordinary and partial differential equations

UNIT - I:
Solutions of linear equations: Direct method – Cramer’s rule, Guass – Elimination method- Gauss –
Jordan elimination – Triangulation (LU Decomposition) method – Iterative methods Jacobi – Iteration
method – Gauss – Siedel iteration, Successive over –relaxation method -Applications

UNIT - II:
Eigen values and eigen vectors: Jacobi method for symmetric matrices- Given’s method for
symmetric matrices-Householder’s method for symmetric matrices-Rutishauser method of arbitrary
matrices – Power method, Fast Fourier Transform (FFT)
Interpolation: Linear Interpolation - Higher order Interpolation - Lagrange Interpolation – Interpolating
polynomials using finites differences- Hermite Interpolation -piece-wise and spline Interpolation.

UNIT - III:
Finite Difference and their Applications: Introduction- Differentiation formulas by Interpolating
parabolas – Backward and forward and central differences- Derivation of Differentiation formulas
using Taylor series- Boundary conditions- Beam deflection – Solution of characteristic value
problems- Richardson’s extrapolation- Use of unevenly spaced pivotal points- Integration formulae by
interpolating parabolas- Numerical solution to spatial differential equations.

UNIT - IV:
Numerical Differentiation: Difference methods based on undetermined coefficients- optimum choice of
step length- extrapolation method – Partial differentiation.
Numerical Integration: Method based on interpolation-method based on undetermined coefficient –
Gauss – legrange interpolation method- radaua integration method- composite integration method –
Double integration using Trapezoidal and Simpson’s method.

UNIT - V:
Ordinary Differential Equation: Euler’s method – Backward Euler method – Midpoint method – single
step method, Taylor’s series method, Runge-Kutta method Predictor-Corrector Method -Trapezoidal
and Midpoint method – Implicit Runge Kutta method – Boundary value problem – Difference method –
Shooting method -Structural Engineering Applications

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REFERENCES:
1. Numerical Methods for Scientific and Engineering Computations. M. K. Jain - S. R. K. Iyengar
– R. K. Jain Willey Eastern Limited.
2. Applied numerical Analysis by – Curtis I. Gerala- Addission Wasley – published campus.
3. Numerical Methods for Engineers Stevan C. Chopra, Raymond P. Canal Mc. Graw Hill book
company.
4. C Language and Numerical Methods by C. Xavier – New age international publisher.
5. Numerical methods using MATLAB by George Lindfield and John penny, Academic press

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M.Tech in STRUCTURAL ENGINEERING

I YEAR I – SEMESTER
STRUCTURAL STABILITY (Program Elective – I)

Pre-requisites: RCC Design and Analysis

Course Objectives:
1. To derive the differential equations for beam-columns
2. To understand the elastic buckling of bars and frames
3. To understand the Torsional Buckling
4. To analyze lateral buckling of beams and plate

Course Outcomes: After completion of the course, students should be able to

1. Apply the approximate methods based on energy to determine the stability of simple systems
2. Differentiate how the tangent modulus and double modulus theories of inelastic buckling led
to the column paradox, thereby preventing further difficulties for a general theory of structures
3. Analyze elastic and in-elastic buckling of bars and frames
4. Analyze the beams for lateral torsional buckling

UNIT – I
Criteria for Design of Structures: Stability, Strength, and Stiffness, Classical Concept of
Stability of Discrete and Continuous Systems, Linear and nonlinear behavior.

UNIT – II
Stability of Columns: Axial and Flexural Buckling, Lateral Bracing of Columns, Combined Axial,
Flexural and Torsion Buckling.

UNIT – III
Stability of Frames: Member Buckling versus Global Buckling, Slenderness Ratio of Frame
Members.

UNIT – IV
Stability of Beams: lateral torsion buckling.
Stability of Plates: axial flexural buckling, shear flexural buckling, buckling under combined loads.

UNIT – V
Introduction to Inelastic Buckling and Dynamic Stability.

REFERENCE BOOKS:
1. Theory of elastic stability, Timoshenko and Gere, Tata Mc Graw Hill,1981
2. Principles of Structural Stability Theory, Alexander Chajes, Prentice Hall, New Jersey.
3. Structural Stability of columns and plates, Iyengar, N. G. R., Eastern west press Pvt. Ltd.
4. Strength of Metal Structures, Bleich F. Bucking, Tata McGraw Hill, New York.

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M.Tech in STRUCTURAL ENGINEERING

I YEAR I – SEMESTER
ADVANCED REINFORCED CONCRETE DESIGN (Program Elective – II)

Pre-requisites: Design of Reinforced Concrete Structures

Course Objectives:
1. To understand the concept of limit state design
2. To understand the various types of loads in current codes of practice for the design
3. To understand the Design concepts of structural elements
4. To analyze and Design advanced structural elements

Course Outcomes: After completion of the course, students should be able to

1. Explain the concept of limit state design
2. Understand and explain the analysis of advanced structural elements
3. Apply the codal provisions of different limit states
4. Design advanced structural elements

UNIT - I
Limit state Analysis of R.C. Structures: Introduction- Loads – Different types of Loads and load
combinations – Different methods of Design- Working Stress Method and Limit State Method –-
Materials - Characteristic Values – Reliability based methods of design - Partial safety factors –Stress
Block Parameters - Plastic hinge, Redistribution of moments, moment rotation characteristics of RC
member

UNIT - II
Limit state of Flexure: I.S. code provisions, loading pattern, Bending Moment Envelop, Application
for Fixed Beams and Continuous Beams, Deep Beams and Corbels

UNIT - III
Inelastic Analysis of Slabs :Yield line criterion – Virtual work and equilibrium methods of analysis –
For square circular, Rectangular, Triangular and Hexagonal with simple and continuous end
conditions- Reinforcement details - Ribbed slabs : Analysis of the Slabs for Moment and Shears,
Ultimate Moment of Resistance, Design for shear, Deflection, Arrangement of Reinforcements, Flat
slabs: Direct design method – Distribution of moments in column strips and middle strip-moment and
shear transfer from slabs to columns – Shear in Flat slabs-Check for one way and two way shears-
Introduction to Equivalent frame method. Limitations of Direct design method, Distribution of moments
in column strips and middle strip sketch showing reinforcement details.

UNIT - IV
Limit state of Shear, Bond and Torsion: Design for Shear, Bond and Torsion - Mechanism of shear
and bond failure - Design of shear using limit state concept – Design for Bond –Anchorage and
Development length of bars - Design of sections for torsion - Detailing of reinforcement

UNIT - V
Limit State of Compression: Design of Short and Long columns - slenderness limits, Methods of
Design of Slender Columns, Additional Moment Method, Procedure for Design of Slender Columns.

REFERENCES:
1. “Reinforced Concrete Design” S. Unnikrishna Pillai & Devdas Menon; Tata Mc. Graw-Hill
Publishing Company Ltd. New Delhi 2010.
2. “Advanced Reinforced Concrete” P.C. Varghese Prentice Hall of INDIA Private Ltd. 2008.

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3. “Design of Reinforced Concrete Structures” by N.Subramanian, Oxford University Press.

4. “Limit State Theory and Design of Reinforced Concrete” Dr. S. R. Karve and V.L Shah.
Standard Publishers, PUNE 2004.
5. Design of concrete structures – Arthus H. Nelson, David Darwin, and Chorles W. Dolar, Tata
Mc. Graw-Hill, 3rd Edition, 2005.
6. Reinforced Concrete design by Kennath Leet, Tata Mc. Graw-Hill International, editions, 2nd
edition, 1991.
7. “Design Reinforced Concrete Foundations” P.C. Varghese Prentice Hall of INDIA Private Ltd.
8. IS 456- 2000 Plain and Reinforced concrete book of Practice.
9. SP 16 - Design Aids for Reinforced Concrete to IS 456
10. SP 34 - Hand Book as Concrete Reinforcement and retaining

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M.Tech in STRUCTURAL ENGINEERING

I YEAR I – SEMESTER
STRUCTURAL HEALTH MONITORING (Program Elective – II)

Pre-requisites: Concrete Technology.

Course Objectives:
1. To understand the concepts of health monitoring
2. To assess the structural health of the structures using static and dynamic field methods
3. To suggest the possible repair and rehabilitation methods

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

1. Diagnosis the distress in the structure understanding the causes and factors.
2. Assess the health of structure using static field methods.
3. Assess the health of structure using dynamic field tests.
4. Suggest repairs and rehabilitation measures of the structure

UNIT – I
Structural Health: Factors affecting Health of Structures, Causes of Distress, Regular Maintenance.

UNIT – II
Structural Health Monitoring: Concepts, Various Measures, Structural Safety in Alteration.
Structural Audit: Assessment of Health of Structure, Collapse and Investigation, Investigation
Management, SHM Procedures.

UNIT – III
Static Field Testing: Types of Static Tests, Simulation and Loading Methods, sensor systems and
hardware requirements, Static Response Measurement.

UNIT – IV
Dynamic Field Testing: Types of Dynamic Field Test, Stress History Data, Dynamic Response
Methods, Hardware for Remote Data Acquisition Systems, Remote Structural Health Monitoring.

UNIT – V
Introduction to Repairs and Rehabilitations of Structures: Case Studies (Site Visits), piezo–
electric materials and other smart materials, electro–mechanical impedance (EMI) technique,
adaptations of EMI technique.

REFERENCE BOOKS:
1. Structural Health Monitoring, Daniel Balageas, Claus_Peter Fritzen, Alfredo Güemes, John
Wiley and Sons, 2006
2. Health Monitoring of Structural Materials and Components_Methods with Applications,
3. Douglas E Adams, John Wiley and Sons, 2007.
4. Structural Health Monitoring and Intelligent Infrastructure, Vol1, J. P. Ou, H. Li and Z. D. Duan,
Taylor and Francis Group, London, UK, 2006.
5. Structural Health Monitoring with Wafer Active Sensors, Victor Giurglutiu, Academic Press
Inc,2007.

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M.Tech in STRUCTURAL ENGINEERING

I YEAR I – SEMESTER
STRUCTURAL OPTIMIZATION (Program Elective – II)

Pre-requisites: RCC and numerical methods

Course Objectives:
1. To understand the concepts calculus of variation for optimization
2. To perform linear, non-linear and geometric programing methods
3. To understand the applications of mathematical optimization methods to steel and RCC
4. To perform the designs based on frequency constraint

Course Outcomes: After completion of the course, students should be able to

1. Use Variational principle for optimization
2. Perform linear, non-linear, dynamic and geometric programing methods
3. Apply optimization techniques to structural steel and concrete members
4. Design using frequency constraint

UNIT – I
Introduction: Simultaneous Failure Mode and Design, Classical External Problems.

UNIT – II
Calculus of Variation: Variational Principles with Constraints,

UNIT – III
Linear Programming, Integer Programming, Nonlinear Programming, Dynamic Programming,

UNIT – IV
Geometric Programming and Stochastic Programming.

UNIT – V
Applications: Structural Steel and Concrete Members, Trusses and Frames.
Design: Frequency Constraint, Design of Layouts.

REFERENCE BOOKS:
1. Elements of Structural Optimization, Haftka, Raphael T., Gürdal, Zafer, Springer
2. Variational methods for Structural optimization, Cherkaev Andrej, Springer

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M. Tech in STRUCTURAL ENGINEERING

I YEAR I – SEMESTER
COMPUTER AIDED DESIGN LABORATORY (Lab – I)

Pre-Requisites:
 Computer Aided Civil Engineering Drawing Principles
 Microsoft Excel
 Structural Engineering -1, Structural Engineering - 2

Course Objectives: The objectives of the course are to

 Learn the usage of any fundamental software for design
 Create geometries using pre-processor
 Analyse and Interpret the results using post processor
 Design the structural elements

Course Outcomes: After the completion of the course student should be able to
 Model the geometry of real world structure Represent the physical model of structural
element/structure
 Perform analysis
 Interpret from the Post processing results
 Design the structural elements and system as per IS Codes

List of Experiments:
1. Analysis and design of determinate and indeterminate beams & development of Excel
template
2. Analysis and design of plane frames and development of Excel template.
3. Analysis and design of space frame and development of Excel template
4. Analysis and design of a multi-storeyed building subjected to DL, LL and WL
5. Analysis and design of multi-storeyed building subjected to DL, LL and EQ
6. Analysis and design of Roof trusses including WL calculation in Excel Spreadsheet
7. Analysis and design of Gantry girder and development of spread sheet

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M. Tech in STRUCTURAL ENGINEERING

I YEAR I – SEMESTER
STRUCTURAL ENGINEERING LABORATORY (Lab – II)

Pre-requisites: Concrete Technology.

Course Objectives:
1. To understand the behaviour of cementitious composite systems inclusive of the effects of
particulate and fibrous ingredients
2. To analyze and evaluate the performance of structural elements in the laboratory an field
3. To decide upon the type of material to be used for a particular exposure condition
4. To evaluate parameters required to determine the service life of structures

Course Outcomes: After completion of the course, students should be able to

1. Design normal and special concretes and evaluate the parameters affecting its performance
2. Conduct Non-Destructive Tests on existing concrete structures
3. Apply engineering principles to understand mechanical and durability characteristics of
structural elements
4. Evaluate the corrosion characteristics through RCPT and ACC tests

List of Experiments/Assignments:

A. Tests on following fresh concretes

Self- Compacting Concrete, High Strength Concrete, Normal Strength Concrete
The tests shall include
1. Mix Design
2. Workability tests
3. Material characterization of ingredients
a. Specific gravity test
b. Water absorption test
c. Gradation Analysis (Sieve Analysis)
d. Tests on setting times

B. Tests on Hardened Concrete:

1. Compression test on High strength Concrete Cubes and Cylinders
2. Flexure tests on Normal strength concrete under reinforced, Over reinforced and balanced
beams
3. Flexure tests on Normal strength concrete beams with and without Shear reinforcement

C. Durability Tests:
1. Water Permeability
2. Rapid Chloride Permeability Test
3. Carbonation tests
4. Half-cell potential test

D. Non-Destructive testing of concrete using rebound hammer & ultrasonic pulse velocity

REFERENCE BOOKS:
1. Properties of Concrete, Neville A. M., 5th Edition, Prentice Hall, 2012.
2. Concrete Technology, Shetty M. S., S. Chand and Co., 2006.
3. Concrete Technology by A.R. Santha kumar, Oxford University Press.

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M.Tech in STRUCTURAL ENGINEERING

I YEAR I – SEMESTER
RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND IPR

Course Objectives:
 To understand the research problem
 To know the literature studies, plagiarism and ethics
 To get the knowledge about technical writing
 To analyze the nature of intellectual property rights and new developments
 To know the patent rights

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

 Understand research problem formulation.
 Analyze research related information
 Follow research ethics
 Understand that today’s world is controlled by Computer, Information Technology, but
tomorrow world will be ruled by ideas, concept, and creativity.
 Understanding that when IPR would take such important place in growth of individuals &
nation, it is needless to emphasis the need of information about Intellectual Property Right to
be promoted among students in general & engineering in particular.
 Understand that IPR protection provides an incentive to inventors for further research work
and investment in R & D, which leads to creation of new and better products, and in turn
brings about, economic growth and social benefits.

UNIT- I:
Meaning of research problem, Sources of research problem, Criteria Characteristics of a good
research problem, Errors in selecting a research problem, Scope and objectives of research problem.
Approaches of investigation of solutions for research problem, data collection, analysis, interpretation,
Necessary instrumentations

UNIT- II:
Effective literature studies approaches, analysis, Plagiarism, Research ethics

UNIT- III:
Effective technical writing, how to write report, Paper Developing a Research Proposal, Format of
research proposal, a presentation and assessment by a review committee

UNIT- IV:
Nature of Intellectual Property: Patents, Designs, Trade and Copyright. Process of Patenting and
Development: technological research, innovation, patenting, development. International Scenario:
International cooperation on Intellectual Property. Procedure for grants of patents, Patenting under
PCT.

UNIT- V:
Patent Rights: Scope of Patent Rights. Licensing and transfer of technology. Patent information
and databases. Geographical Indications. New Developments in IPR: Administration of Patent
System. New developments in IPR; IPR of Biological Systems, Computer Software etc. Traditional
knowledge Case Studies, IPR and IITs.

TEXT BOOKS:
1. Stuart Melville and Wayne Goddard, “Research methodology: an introduction for science &
engineering students’”

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2. Wayne Goddard and Stuart Melville, “Research Methodology: An Introduction”

REFERENCE BOOKS:
1. Ranjit Kumar, 2nd Edition, “Research Methodology: A Step by Step Guide for beginners”
2. Halbert, “Resisting Intellectual Property”, Taylor & Francis Ltd ,2007.
3. Mayall, “Industrial Design”, McGraw Hill, 1992.
4. Niebel, “Product Design”, McGraw Hill, 1974.
5. Asimov, “Introduction to Design”, Prentice Hall, 1962.
6. Robert P. Merges, Peter S. Menell, Mark A. Lemley, “Intellectual Property in New
Technological Age”, 2016.
7. T. Ramappa, “Intellectual Property Rights Under WTO”, S. Chand, 2008

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M. Tech in STRUCTURAL ENGINEERING

I YEAR II – SEMESTER
FINITE ELEMENT ANALYSIS

Course Objectives: The objectives of this course is to impart knowledge of

1. About the fundamentals of domain discretization, interpolation, application of boundary
conditions, assembly of global matrices, and solution of the resulting algebraic systems.
2. Understand the core concepts of variational and weighted residual methods in FEM.
3. Derive the element stiffness matrix for 1-D, 2-D and 3-D problems.
4. Formulate the simple structural problems in to finite elements.

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

1. Build and analyse the FEA models for various engineering problems.
2. Identify the requirements and sources for analysis, design and evaluation.
3. Use the standard finite element software to solve the structural engineering problems.
4. Interpret the results obtained from FEA software, and arrive at the conclusions

UNIT – I
Introduction to FEM: Types of Problems – Types of Materials – Elastic / Inelastic situations – Types
of forces: Body forces / Surface Traction / Point loads – Deformable bodies – Types of Deformations
– Homogeneous / Non homogeneous Problems – Equations of equilibrium for elastic 2-D / 3-D
continua - Equilibrium equations for 2-D / 3-D boundary elements – Boundary conditions – Strain-
displacement relation for 2-D / 3-D – Stress-strain relation for 2-D / 3-D – Plane stress / Plane strain
problems.
Virtual Work Formulation: Application to problems of plane trusses with static indeterminacy not
exceeding three.

UNIT – II
Variational Formulation: Approximate methods of Analysis- Weighted residual method - Rayleigh-
Ritz Method -Strong form weak form -Variational principle - Stationarity Functional or Differential
equation
Finite element formulation for1-D problems: Minimum Potential Energy Approach, week form
approach, introduction to natural coordinates -Finite element approximations in one dimension-
Lagrangian approximation-Hermitian approximations, FE formulation for Axial bar, Euler Bernoulli
beam -Numerical Examples
Finite element formulation for 2-D problems: FE Approximation in 2-Dimension, Pascals triangle,
Convergence criterion, Compatible and incompatible elements, FE Formulation for plane stress, plane
strain and Axi-symmetrical problems, Shape functions for 2-Dimensional CST Element-4 noded
quadrilateral element -Highier order triangular and rectangular elements- Consistent Nodal load
vector -Numerical Examples

UNIT – III
Iso-parametric elements:
Quadrilateral elements: FE Formulation for linear and quadratic isoparametric elements-
Construction of shape functions using natural coordinates/Strain-displacement matrices/Load
matrices for body force and surface traction/ Expressions for stiffness matrix, load matrices for 4-
noded quadrilateral elements/ Gauss Quadrature of numerical integration / Problems with rectangular
elements, kinematic indeterminacy not exceeding three- Determination of shape functions for 2nd
order quadrilateral elements and for elements of with serendipity / Strain-displacement matrices /
Load matrices for body force and surface traction.

UNIT – IV

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Finite element formulation for 3 -D elements:

FE Formulation for Tetrahedral and Hexahedral elements: Volume coordinates, Strain-displacement
matrix, stiffness matrix, load matrices due to body force and surface traction/ introduction to
Hexahedron (brick) elements

Galerkin’s Method of Weighted Residuals – Application to problems of mathematics / structural

engineering, number of trial functions not exceeding two.
Weak form of Trial Function - Application to problems of mathematics / structural engineering,
number of elements limited to two - Strain-displacement relationship/stress-strain relationship /
determination of stiffness matrix for 3-noded ring element and load matrices for body force and
surface traction/ Problems with kinematic indeterminacy not exceeding three for 3-noded ring
elements only

UNIT – V
Numerical examples: Simple 1-D model, 2-D model and a 3-D model/ analysis and post processing
of the results using commercially available FEA software and available codes.

TEXT BOOKS:
1. Reddy, J. N, (1993). ―An Introduction to the Finite Element Method‖, McGraw Hill, New York.
2. Cook, R. D. (1981). ―Concepts and Application of Finite Element Analysis‖, John Wiley and
Sons.
3. Zienkiewicz, O. C. And Taylor, R. L, (1989). ―The Finite Element Method‖, Vol.1, McGraw
Hill Company Limited, London.
4. Chandrupatla, T. R. And Belegundu, A. D, (2001). ―Introduction to Finite Elements in
Engineering‖, Prentice Hall of India, New Delhi.
5. Seshu. P, (2003). ―Finite Element Analysis‖, Prentice Hall of India Private Limited, New
Delhi.
6. David V. Hutton, (2005). ―Fundamentals of Finite Element Analysis‖, Tata McGraw-Hill
Publishing Company Limited, New Delhi.
7. Bathe, K. J, (2006). ―Finite Element Procedures‖, Prentice Hall of India, New Delhi

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M. Tech in STRUCTURAL ENGINEERING

I YEAR II – SEMESTER
STRUCTURAL DYNAMICS

Prerequisites: Structural Analysis I & II, Mathematics

Course Objectives:
1. To know the fundamental concepts and theory of dynamic analysis
2. To understand the free vibrations concepts and the problem of determining the natural
frequency of a system
3. To understand the free vibrations concepts of harmonically excited vibrations
4. To understand the free Vibrations of Multi -degree of freedom

Course Outcomes: After completion of the course, students should be able to

1. Apply the fundamental concepts and definitions used in structural dynamics
2. Calculate the natural frequency of a system using equilibrium or energy methods
3. Determine the effect of viscous damping on the response of a freely vibrating system
4. Determine the response of a system to a harmonic excitation

UNIT - I:
Theory of Vibrations: Introduction - Elements of vibratory system - Degrees of Freedom -
Continuous System - Lumped mass idealization - Oscillatory motion - Simple Harmonic motion -
Vectorial representation of S.H.M. – Fundamental objectives of dynamic analysis -Types of prescribed
loading - Methods of discretization - Formulation of equations of motion by different methods – Direct
equilibration using Newton’s law of motion / D’Alembert’s principle, Principle of virtual work and
Hamilton principle.

UNIT - II
Single Degree of Freedom Systems: Free vibrations of single degree of freedom system -
undamped and damped vibrations - critical damping - Logarithmic decrement - Forced vibration of
SDOF systems – Half Power (Band-Width) Method-Harmonic excitation - Vibration Isolation –
Response to support motion-Force transmitted to the foundation-Transmissibility-Dynamic
magnification factor – Phase angle.
Response to General Dynamic Loading – Duhamel’s Integral-Constant Force, Rectangular load,
Triangular load, Response to Periodic loading- Fourier series expression of periodic loading-
Response to Fourier series loading

UNIT - III
Multi Degree of Freedom Systems: Selection of the degrees of Freedom - Evaluation of structural
property matrices - Formulation of the MDOF equations of motion -Undamped free vibrations -
Solutions of Eigen value problem for natural frequencies and mode shapes - Analysis of Dynamic
response – Normal co-ordinates - Uncoupled equations of motion - Orthogonal properties of normal
modes - Mode superposition procedure.

UNIT - IV
Practical Vibration Analysis: Introduction - Stodola method - Fundamental mode analysis - Analysis
of second and higher modes - Holzer method - Basic procedure.

UNIT - V
Continuous Systems: Introduction - Flexural vibrations of beams - Elementary case – Derivation of
governing differential equation of motion - Analysis of undamped free vibrations of beams in flexure -
Natural frequencies and mode-shapes of simple beams with different end conditions.

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REFERENCES:
1. Dynamics of Structures by Ray W.Clough & Joseph Penzien, Second Edition, CBS
Publishers & Distributors
2. Dynamics of Structures by Anil K. Chopra, Pearson Education (Singapore), Delhi.
3. Structural Dynamics by Mario Paz and William Leigh, Fifth Edition, Springer
4. Theory of Vibrations by W.T. Thomson, Pearson
5. Fundamentals of Structural Dynamics by Roy. R. Craig, John wiley & sons

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M.Tech in STRUCTURAL ENGINEERING

I YEAR I – SEMESTER
ADVANCED STRUCTURAL STEEL DESIGN (Program Elective – I)

Pre-requisites: Design of Steel Structures & Structural Analysis

Course Objectives:
1. To analyze bolted and welded eccentric connections
2. To sketch the Influence line diagrams for truss members
3. To estimate the various types of loads such as Dead, Live and Wind loads on roof trusses
4. To determine the shape factor and define the theorems of plastic analysis

Course Outcomes: After completion of the course, students should be able to

5. Design the eccentric and moment connections
6. Design the truss members subjected to tension, compression
7. Determine the collapse loads for continuous beams and portal frames
8. Estimate the various types of loads such as Dead, Live and Wind loads on PEB’s

UNIT - I
Simple Connections –Bolted Pinned And Welded Connections: Bolted Connections –Load
Transfer Mechanism – Failure of Bolted Joints – Specifications for Bolted Joints – Bearing – Type
Connections – Tensile Strength of Plate – Strength and Efficiency of the Joint – Combined Shear and
Tension – Slip-Critical connections – Prying Action – Combined Shear and Tension for Slip-Critical
Connections. Design of Groove Welds - Design of Fillet Welds – Design of Intermittent Fillet Welds –
Failure of Welds.

UNIT - II
Plastic Analysis:
Introduction – Plastic Theory – Plastic neutral Axis plastic moment, Elastic & Plastic Section modulii
shape factors plastic Hinge – Fundamental condition conditions in plastic analysis, methods of plastic
analysis – collapse load – simply supported, propped cantilever beam, fixed beams continuous
beams, portal frame single bay single storey portal frame at different level subjected to vertical and
horizontal loads.

UNIT - III
Eccentric and Moment Connections: Introduction – Beams – Column Connections – Connections
Subjected to Eccentric Shear – Bolted Framed Connections –Bolted Seat Connections – Bolted
Bracket Connections. Bolted Moment Connections – Welded Framed Connections- Welded Bracket
Connections – Moment Resistant Connections.

UNIT - IV
Analysis and Design of Industrial Buildings:
Dead loads, live loads and wind loads on roofs. Design wind speed and pressure, wind pressure on
roofs; wind effect on cladding and louvers; Design of angular roof truss, tubular truss, truss for a
railway platform, Design of purlins for roofs, design of built up purlins, design of knee braced trusses
and stanchions, Design of bracings.

UNIT - V
Design of Steel Truss Girder Bridges:
Types of truss bridges, component parts of a truss bridge, economic Proportions of trusses, self
weight of truss girders, design of bridge Compression members, tension members; wind load on truss

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girder Bridges; wind effect on top lateral bracing; bottom lateral bracing; portal Bracing; sway bracing
Design of Lacing.

REFERENCES:
1. Limitstate Design of Steel Structures by N. Subramanian
2. Limit State Design of Steel Structures S.K. Duggal Mc Graw Hill Education Private Ltd. New
Delhi.
3. Design of Steel Structures. P.Dayaratnam, Publisher : S. Chand, Edition 2011-12.
4. Design Steel Structures Volume – II, Dr. Ramachandra & Vivendra Gehlot Scientific Publishes
Journals Department.
5. Design of Steel Structures Galyord & Gaylord, Publisher: Tata Mc Graw Hill, Education.
Edition 2012.
6. Indian Standard Code – IS – 800-2007.
7. Indian Standard Code – IS – 875 – Part III – 2015

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M. Tech in STRUCTURAL ENGINEERING

I YEAR I – SEMESTER
STRUCTURAL RELIABILITY (Program Elective – II)

COURSE OBJECTIVES:
1. To acquire basic knowledge of Statistics and Probability Theory
2. To understand resistance distribution and parameters
3. To develop the ability to do computation of structural reliability
4. To understand reliability design criteria

COURSE OUTCOMES: After completion of the course, students should be able to

1. Understand Basics of Statistics and explain Probability Theory
2. Characterize the dimensional variations of materials
3. Explain and apply Monte Carlo method
4. Develop reliability-based designs

UNIT - I
Concepts of Structural Safety: General - Design methods- Basic Statistics: Introduction -Data
reduction – Histograms - Sample correlation - Probability Theory: Introduction, Random events -
Random variables - Functions of random variables - Moments and expectation - common probability
distribution - Extremal distribution.

UNIT - II
Resistance Distributions and Parameters: Introduction - Statistics of properties of concrete, steel,
strength of bricks and mortar - dimensional variations - characterization of variables - Allowable
stresses based on specified reliability.

UNIT - III
Basic Structural Reliability: Introduction - Computation of Structural reliability- Monte Carlo Study of
Structural Safety: General- Monte Carlo method - Applications.

UNIT - IV
Reliability Methods: Introduction - Basic variables and failure surface - First-order second-moment
methods (FOSM)

UNIT - V
Reliability Based Design: Introduction - Determination of partial safety factors - Safety checking
formats - Development of reliability-based design criteria - Optimal safety factors -Summary of results
of study for Indian standard – RCC Design.

TEXT BOOKS:
1. R. Ranganathan, Structural Reliability Analysis and Design, Jaico Publishing House, 2006.
2. R.E. Melchers, Structural Reliability – Analysis & Prediction, 2/e, Wiley – Blackwell, 1999.

REFERENCES:
1. Maurice Lemaire, Structural Reliability,Wiley (2009).
2. Dan M. Frangopol, Mitsuo Kawatani & Chul-Woo Kim, Reliability and Optimization of
Structural Systems, Taylor & Francis (2006)

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M. Tech in STRUCTURAL ENGINEERING

I YEAR II – SEMESTER
DESIGN OF HIGH-RISE BUILDINGS (Program Elective – III)

Pre-requisites: Structural analysis I and II

Course Objectives:
1. To understand the design aspects of Transmission Towers and Masts
2. To understand the analysis and design of Steel and RC Chimneys
3. To develop through understanding of the loading and structural forms of Tall Buildings
4. To understand the modelling for analysis of Tall Buildings

Course Outcomes: After completion of the course, students should be able to

1. Analyze and Design Transmission Line Towers and Masts
2. Analyze and Design Steel Chimney
3. Analyze and Design RC Chimney
4. Understand various loadings and structural forms of Tall Buildings and perform modal
analysis

UNIT - I
Loading and Design Principles: Loading- sequential loading, Gravity loading, Wind loading,
Earthquake loading, - Equivalent lateral force, modal analysis - combination of loading, – Static and
Dynamic approach - Analytical and wind tunnel experimental methods - Design philosophy - working
stress method, limit state method and plastic design.

UNIT - II
Behaviour of Various Structural Systems: Factors affecting growth, height and structural form.
High rise behaviour, Rigid Frames, braced frames, In filled frames, shear walls, coupled shear walls,
wall-frames, tubulars, cores, outrigger - braced and hybrid mega systems.

UNIT - III
Analysis and Design: Modeling for approximate analysis, Accurate analysis and reduction
techniques, Analysis of buildings as total structural system considering overall integrity and major
subsystem interaction, Analysis for member forces, drift and twist - Computerized three dimensional
analysis – Assumptions in 3D analysis – Simplified 2D analysis.

UNIT - IV
Structural Elements: Sectional shapes, properties and resisting capacity, design, deflection,
cracking, prestressing, shear flow, Design for differential movement, creep and shrinkage effects,
temperature effects and fire resistance.

UNIT - V
Stability of Tall Buildings: Overall buckling analysis of frames, wall-frames, Approximate methods,
second order effects of gravity of loading, P-Delta analysis, simultaneous first-order and P-Delta
analysis, Translational, Torsional instability, out of plumb effects, stiffness of member in stability,
effect of foundation rotation.

REFERENCES:
1. Taranath B.S., “Structural Analysis and Design of Tall Buildings”, McGraw Hill, 1988.
2. Beedle.L.S., “Advances in Tall Buildings”, CBS Publishers and Distributors, Delhi, 1986.
3. Bryan Stafford Smith and Alexcoull, “Tall Building Structures - Analysis and Design”, John
Wiley and Sons, Inc., 2005.

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4. Gupta.Y.P.(Editor), Proceedings of National Seminar on High Rise Structures - Design and

Construction Practices for Middle Level Cities, New Age International Limited, New
Delhi,1995.
5. Lin T.Y and Stotes Burry D, “Structural Concepts and systems for Architects and Engineers”,
John Wiley, 1988.

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M. Tech in STRUCTURAL ENGINEERING

I YEAR II – SEMESTER
ADVANCED PRESTRESSED CONCRETE DESIGN (Program Elective – IV)

Pre-requisites: Reinforced Concrete Design & Structural Analysis.

Course Objectives:
1. To critically review the techniques of pre-stressing both Pre-tensioning and Post-tensioning
2. To design the pre-stressed concrete members for ultimate limit state and limit state of
serviceability
3. To realize the importance of the Statically Indeterminate structures and Load Balancing •
4. To analyze and design continuous pre-stressed concrete beams with bent cables having
straight and parabolic profiles

Course Outcomes: After completion of the course, students should be able to

1. Realize the importance of pre-stressing the long span structures and heavily loaded members
2. Acquire the knowledge of various pre-stressing techniques; their merits and demerits
3. Develop skills in planning, analysis and design of pre-stressed concrete beams, and slabs
4. Develop skills to satisfy the serviceability and strength provisions of the Indian Standards
(IS:1343-2012)

UNIT - I:
Introduction – Prestressing Systems – Pre-tensioning Systems – Post-tensioning Systems – High
Strength Steel and Concrete - Analysis of Prestress - Resultant Stresses at a Section – Pressure Line
or Thrust Line – Concept of Load Balancing.
Losses of Prestress – Loss Due to Elastic Deformation of Concrete – Shrinkage of Concrete –
Creep – Relaxation of Stress in Steel – Friction – Anchorage Slip.

UNIT - II:
Deflections of Prestressed Concrete Members: Importance of Control of Deflections – Factors
Influencing Deflection – Short-term Deflections of Uncracked Members – Prediction of Long-time
Deflections – Deflections of Cracked Members – Requirements of IS 1343-2012.
Ultimate Flexural Strength of Beams: Introduction, Flexural theory using first principles – Simplified
Methods – Ultimate Moment of Resistance of untensioned Steel.

UNIT - III:
Composite Constructions: Introduction, Advantages, Types of Composite Construction, Analysis of
Composite beams- Differential shrinkage- Ultimate Flexural and shear strength of composite sections-
Deflection of Composite Beams. Design of Composite sections.

UNIT - IV:
Prestressed Concrete Slabs: Types Of Prestressed Concrete Floor Slabs- Design of Prestressed
Concrete One Way and Two Way Slabs.
Prestressed Concrete Pipes: Circular prestressing- Types of Prestressed Concrete Pipes- Design of
Prestressed Concrete Pipes.

UNIT - V:
Continuous Beams: Advantage of Continuous Members – Effect of Prestressing Indeterminate
Structures – Methods of Achieving Continuity – Methods of Analysis of Secondary Moments –
Concordant Cable Profile – Guyon’s Theorem, Redistribution of moments in a continuous beam.

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Anchorage Zone Stresses in Beams: Introduction, Stress distribution in End Block – Anchorage
zone stresses –Magnel’s method- Guyon’s Method - Anchorage zone Reinforcement as per IS1343-
2012.
REFERENCES:
1. Prestressed concrete, Krishnanraju N., Tata Mc Graw Hill, New Delhi.
2. Prestressed concrete by K.U. Muthu, PHI Learning Pvt. Ltd
3. Design of prestressed concrete structure, Lin T. Yand Burns, Asia Publication house, 1995.
4. Limit state design of prestressed concrete, Gutan Y, Applied science publishers, 1972.
5. IS:1343-2012-code of practice for Prestressed concrete

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M. Tech in STRUCTURAL ENGINEERING

I YEAR II – SEMESTER
STRUCTURAL HEALTH MONITORING (Program Elective –IV)

Pre-requisites: Concrete Technology

Course Objectives:
1. To understand the concepts of health monitoring
2. To assess the structural health of the structures using static and dynamic field methods
3. To suggest the possible repair and rehabilitation methods

Course Outcomes: At the end of the course, students will be able to:
1. Diagnosis the distress in the structure understanding the causes and factors.
2. Assess the health of structure using static field methods.
3. Assess the health of structure using dynamic field tests.
4. Suggest repairs and rehabilitation measures of the structure

UNIT – I
Structural Health: Factors affecting Health of Structures, Causes of Distress, Regular Maintenance.

UNIT – II
Structural Health Monitoring: Concepts, Various Measures, Structural Safety in Alteration.
Structural Audit: Assessment of Health of Structure, Collapse and Investigation, Investigation
Management, SHM Procedures.

UNIT – III
Static Field Testing: Types of Static Tests, Simulation and Loading Methods, sensor systems and
hardware requirements, Static Response Measurement.

UNIT – IV
Dynamic Field Testing: Types of Dynamic Field Test, Stress History Data, Dynamic Response
Methods, Hardware for Remote Data Acquisition Systems, Remote Structural Health Monitoring.

UNIT – V
Introduction to Repairs and Rehabilitations of Structures: Case Studies (Site Visits), piezo–
electric materials and other smart materials, electro–mechanical impedance (EMI) technique,
adaptations of EMI technique.

REFERENCE BOOKS:
1. Structural Health Monitoring, Daniel Balageas, Claus Peter Fritzen, Alfredo Güemes, John
Wiley and Sons, 2006
2. Health Monitoring of Structural Materials and Components Methods with Applications,
3. Douglas E Adams, John Wiley and Sons, 2007.
4. Structural Health Monitoring and Intelligent Infrastructure, Vol1, J. P. Ou, H. Li and Z. D. Duan,
Taylor and Francis Group, London, UK, 2006.
5. Structural Health Monitoring with Wafer Active Sensors, Victor Giurglutiu, Academic Press Inc,
2007.

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M.Tech in STRUCTURAL ENGINEERING

I YEAR II – SEMESTER
DESIGN OF BRIDGES (Program Elective – IV)

Prerequisites: Structural Analysis I &II, Reinforced Concrete Design

Course Objectives:
1. To understand the bridge hydrology
2. To list the components of bridge substructure, superstructure and types of bearings
3. To understand the codal provisions for loading and design standards of bridges
4. To design RC and PSC bridges

Course Outcomes: After completion of the course, students should be able to

1. Determine flood discharge, waterway, economic span
2. Select type of super structure, sub structure and the bearings
3. Calculate the various types of loads acting on the bridges
4. Design the Slab bridges, Girder bridges and Prestressed Concrete bridges

UNIT - I
Concrete Bridges: Introduction-Types of Bridges-Economic span length-Types of loading-Dead load-
live load-Impact Effect-Centrifugal force-wind loads-Lateral loads-Longitudinal forces-Seismic loads-
Frictional resistance of expansion bearings-Secondary Stresses-Temperature Effect-Erection Forces
and effects-Width of roadway and footway-General Design Requirements.
Solid slab Bridges: Introduction-Method of Analysis and Design.

UNIT - II
RCC Girder Bridges: Introduction-Method of Analysis and Design-Courbon's Theory, Grillage analogy

UNIT - III
Box Culverts: - Single Cell Box Culvert – Design Loads, Design Moments, Shears and Thrusts.
Design of Critical sections.

UNIT - IV
Pre-Stressed Concrete Bridges: Basic principles-General Design requirements-Mild steel
reinforcement in prestressed concrete member-Concrete cover and spacing of pre-stressing steel-
Slender beams-Composite Section-Propped-Design of Propped Composite Section-Unpropped
composite section-Two-stage Prestressing-Shrinking stresses-General Design requirements for Road
Bridges.

UNIT - V
Sub-structure of bridges: Substructure- Beds block-Piers- Pier Dimensions- Design loads for piers-
Abutments- Design loads for Abutments.

REFERENCES:
1. Design of Concrete Bridges by M. G. Aswani, V. N. Vazirani and M. M. Ratwani.
2. Bridge Deck Behaviour by E. C. Hambly.
3. Concrete Bridge Design and Practice by V. K. Raina.
4. Essentials of Bridge Engineering by Johson Victor, Oxford & IBH
5. Design of Bridges by V. V. Sastry, Dhanpat Rai & Co.

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M.Tech in STRUCTURAL ENGINEERING

I YEAR II – SEMESTER
NUMERICAL ANALYSIS LAB (Lab - III)

Course Objectives:
1. To solve a system of linear and non-linear equations
2. To draw best fit curve for the given data set
3. To find numerical solutions by FDM and FEM
4. To solve ordinary and partial differential equations numerically

Course Outcomes: After completion of the course, students should be able to

1. Analyze the beams by solving a system of equations
2. Generate the best fit curves, Sketch the basic 2D, 3D plots
3. Apply the concepts of FDM and FEM to solve Structural Engineering Problems
4. Solve the ODE and PDE and apply to the Structural Engineering Problems

LIST OF EXPERIMENTS:
1. Overview of MATLAB, Matrix operations (Addition, Subtraction, Multiplication, Transpose)
2. Solution of simultaneous equations using matrix inversion – Resolution of forces and
moments and finding the reactions on a beam.
3. Solution of system of linear equations using Gauss Elimination method - Application to the
analysis of indeterminate beams
4. Solution of System of linear equations using Gauss Seidal iteration Method – Application to
the analysis of portal frames
5. Finding the Roots of non-linear equations using Newton – Raphson Method - Application for
finding the slopes and deflections in determinate beams
6. Finding the Solution of an Eigen Value problem – Application to a multistory RC building for
determining the Time periods and Mode shapes.
7. Numerical Integration using Trapezoidal & Simpson’s Rule – Application for finding the Areas
and Volumes of a given plot.
8. Numerical solution of ordinary differential equations by Runge- Kutta method
9. Numerical solution of second and higher order differential equations
10. Plotting Simple Graphs, Basic 2D Plots, 3D Plots

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M.Tech in STRUCTURAL ENGINEERING

I YEAR II – SEMESTER
ADVANCED STRUCTURAL ANALYSIS AND DESIGN LAB (Lab – IV)

Pre-requisites: RCC and Steel design

Course Objectives:
1. To model the beams, frames and trusses
2. To analyze the beams, frames and trusses
3. To interpret the results from post processing

Course Outcomes: After completion of the course, students should be able to

1. Analyze the Beams, Portal Frames and Trusses
2. Analyze and Design of Multistory RC Buildings for various loads
3. Analyze and Design of PEB components
4. Analyse and design raft foundations

List of Experiments
1. Analysis of a Bridge Deck by Grillage Analogy
2. Analysis and Design of a PEB Structure
3. Analysis and design of a Gantry Girder
4. Analysis and design of a High Rise Multi storied Building
5. Analysis and design of a Highrise Multi storey Building with shear wall
6. Analysis and design of a Highrise Multi storey Building with Flat Slab System
7. Analysis and design of Flat Slab Raft foundation
8. Analysis and design of Beam Slab Raft foundation

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M.Tech in STRUCTURAL ENGINEERING

II YEAR I – SEMESTER
EARTHQUAKE RESISTANT DESIGN OF STRUCTURES (Program Elective – V)

Pre-requisites: Structural Dynamics, Reinforced Concrete Design

Course Objectives:
1. To explain the possible causes for earthquakes understanding seismology
2. To understand the principles of earthquake resistant design of RC and masonry buildings
3. To learn to evaluate base shears using IS methods
4. To detail the structural members for ductile requirements

Course Outcomes: After completion of the course, students should be able to:
1. Predict the sources of earthquakes understanding seismology and conceptually design the
buildings
2. Apply the Response Spectrum Analysis Method and static equivalent method for the
determination of lateral loads on the buildings
3. Apply ductility requirements for the design of structural components
4. Assess seismic performance of non-structural components and structural components and
identify effective measures to mitigate potential damage

UNIT - I
Engineering Seismology: Earthquake phenomenon cause of earthquakes-Faults- Plate tectonics-
Seismic waves- Terms associated with earthquakes-Magnitude/Intensity of an earthquake-scales-
Energy released-Earthquake measuring instruments-Seismoscope, Seismograph, accelerograph-
Characteristics of strong ground motions- Seismic zones of India.
Introduction-Functional planning-Continuous load path-Overall form-simplicity and symmetry-
elongated shapes-stiffness and strength - Seismic design requirements-regular and irregular
configurations-basic assumptions.

UNIT - II
Conceptual Design - Horizontal and Vertical Load Resisting Systems - System and Members for
Lateral Loads and High Rise / Tall Structures.
Twisting of Buildings – Flexible Building and Rigid Building Systems.
Strength and Stiffness – Ductility – Definition – Ductility Relationships – Choice of construction
Materials – Unconfined Concrete & Confined Concrete - Design Earthquake Loads – Basic Load
Combinations – Permissible Stresses.
Seismic Methods of Analysis – Static Method – Equivalent Lateral Force Method. Dynamic Analysis –
Response Spectrum Method.

UNIT - III
Introduction to Earthquake Resistant Design – Seismic Design Requirements and Methods.
RC Buildings – IS Code based Method.- Vertical Irregularities – Mass Irregularity Torsional Irregularity
- Plan Configuration Problem - Design Lateral Force, Base Shear Evaluation – Lateral Distribution of
Base Shear – Structural Walls Strategies and the Location of Structural Walls – Sectional Shapes –
Behaviour of Unreinforced and Reinforced Masonry Walls – Behaviour of Walls Box Action and Bands
– Behaviour of infill Walls - Non Structural Elements – Failure Mechanism of Nonstructural Elements
– Effects of Nonstructural Elements on Structural System – Analysis – Prevention of Damage to
Nonstructural Elements – Isolation of Non-Structures.

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UNIT - IV
Design of Shear walls: Classification according to Behavior, Loads in Shear walls, Design of
Rectangular and Flanged Shear walls, Derivation of Formula for Moment of Resistance of
Rectangular Shear walls – Behaviour of Coupled Shear Walls.

UNIT - V
Ductility Considerations in Earthquake Resistant Design of RC Buildings: Introduction- Impact of
Ductility- Requirements for Ductility- Assessment of Ductility- Factors affecting Ductility- Ductile
detailing considerations as per IS 13920. Behavior of beams, columns and joints in RC buildings
during earthquakes-Vulnerability of open ground storey and short columns during earthquake.
Capacity Based Design: Introduction to Capacity Design, Capacity Design for Beams and Columns-
Case studies.

REFERENCES:
1. Earthquake Resistant Design of structures – S. K. Duggal, Oxford University Press
2. Earthquake Resistant Design of structures – Pankaj Agarwal and Manish Shrikhande,
Prentice Hall of India Pvt. Ltd.
3. Seismic Design of Reinforced Concrete and Masonry Building – T. Paulay and M.J.N. Priestly,
John Wiley & Sons
4. Masory and Timber structures including earthquake Resistant Design –Anand S.Arya, Nem
chand & Bros
5. Earthquake –Resistant Design of Masonry Building –Miha Tomazevic, Imperial college Press.
6. Design of Reinforced Concrete Structures by N. Subramanian, Oxford University Press.
7. Earthquake Tips – Learning Earthquake Design and Construction C. V. R. Murty

REFERENCE CODES:
1. IS: 1893 (Part-1) -2016. “Criteria for Earthquake Resistant – Design of structures.” B.I.S.,
New Delhi.
2. IS:4326-1993, “Earthquake Resistant Design and Construction of Building”, Code of Practice
B.I.S., New Delhi.
3. IS:13920-2016, “Ductile detailing of concrete structures subjected to seismic force” –
Guidelines, B.I.S., New Delhi.

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M.Tech in STRUCTURAL ENGINEERING

II YEAR I – SEMESTER
PRE-ENGINEERED BUILDINGS (Program Elective – V)

Pre-requisites: Design of Steel Structures & Structural Analysis

Course Objectives:
1. To distinguish between conventional steel buildings and PEB’s
2. To identify the Pre-Engineered Building components
3. To estimate the loads on Pre-Engineered Buildings
4. To identify the various design parameters of PEB frames

Course Outcomes: After completion of the course, students should be able to

1. Understand the functions of Primary system, Secondary system and Bracing system of PEB
components.
2. Calculate the Dead, Live, Wind and Seismic loads acting on PEB’s
3. Check the structural stability of PEB’s
4. Analyze and Design the PEB’s

UNIT - I:
Introduction to Pre-Engineered Buildings: Introduction – History - Advantages of PEB -
Applications of PEB – Materials used for manufacturing of PEB. Difference between Conventional
Steel Buildings and Pre-Engineered buildings.

UNIT - II:
Pre-Engineered Building Components: Primary System: Main frames, Gable End Frame -
Secondary frame system: Sizes and Properties of Purlins & Girts – Bracing System: Rod, angle,
Portal, Pipe bracing – Sheeting and Cladding: Roof Sheeting and Wall sheeting – Accessories: Turbo
Ventilators, Ridge vents, Sky Lights, Louvers, Insulation, Stair cases, Design of PEB frame under the
influence of Dead, Live, Collateral, Wind, Seismic and Other applicable Loads. Serviceability Limits as
per code., Design Parameters of PEB Frames - Depth of the section, Depth to Flange width ratios,
Thickness of Flange to thickness of Web ratio. d/tw, bf/tf ratios of sections as per IS code. Section
Sizes as per Manufacturing Limitations, Analysis and Design of Rigid Frames.

UNIT - III:
Peb Frame Connection Design Methodology: Rigid Frame Moment Connection, Shear Connection,
High strength bolts & grades, Lever arm, bolt Patten its effect on connection design, thickness of
connection plate, Selection of governing forces for connection design.

UNIT - IV:
Mezzanine Floor Systems: Design of Mezzanine Beams, Columns and joists – Mezzanine decking,
Different types of Mezzanine Floor systems – Grating, Chequered plate and Rigid floor System,
Types of base plate Pinned , Fixed, strength bolts, different types of bolts & grades, Lever arm, bolt
Patten its effect on connection design, thickness of connection plate, base plate size, Selection of
governing forces for base connection design & Anchor bolt.

UNIT - V:
Analysis and Design Of Pre-Engineered Buildings: 2D and 3D Modelling of Portal Frames,
Optimization Techniques, Comparison of software output with manual calculations. Design of Cold
Formed Sections i.e., Purlins and Girts, Design of Roof Sheeting, trapezoidal , Standing seam
sheeting, Welding technology, Manufacturing process , Erection Procedures

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REFERENCES:
1. Pre-Engineered Steel Building, K.S. Vivek and P.Vyshnavi, LAP Lamdert Academic
Publishing.
2. Metal building systems: Design and Specifications, Third edition, Alexander Newman,
McGraw- Hill Education.
3. Pre-Engineered Metal Building Systems, Labsori

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M.Tech in STRUCTURAL ENGINEERING

II YEAR I – SEMESTER
REHABILITATION AND RETROFITTING OF STRUCTURES (Program Elective – V)

Prerequisites: Reinforced Concrete Design, Steel Design, Concrete Technology

Course Objectives:
 To impart knowledge about different types of distress in structures
 Testing the structures for the deterioration of structures
 Testing the structures for the diagnosis of defects and different types of repairing methods.

Course Outcomes: After studying this course, students will be able to:
 Understand the cause of deterioration of concrete structures.
 Able to assess the damage for different type of structures
 Summarize the principles of repair and rehabilitation of structures
 Recognize ideal material for different repair and retrofitting technique

UNIT – I
Introduction – Definition of Repair, Retrofitting, Strengthening and rehabilitation, Deterioration of
Structures – Distress in Structures – Causes and Prevention, Mechanism of Damage – Types of
Damage, Physical and Chemical Causes of deterioration of concrete structures, Evaluation of
structural damages to the concrete structural elements due to earthquake

UNIT – II
Corrosion of Steel Reinforcement – Causes – Mechanism and Prevention. Damage of Structures
due to Fire – Fire Rating of Structures – Phenomena of Desiccation, Damage Assessment -,Purpose
of assessment, Rapid assessment, Investigation of damage, Evaluation of surface and structural
cracks, Damage assessment procedure, destructive, non-destructive and semi destructive testing
systems -Influence on Serviceability and Durability- Effects due to climate, temperature, chemicals,
wear and erosion, Design and construction errors, corrosion mechanism, Effects of cover thickness
and cracking, methods of corrosion protection, corrosion inhibitors, corrosion resistant steels, coatings,
and cathodic protection.

UNIT – III
Maintenance and Retrofitting Techniques: Definitions: Maintenance, Facts of Maintenance and
importance of Maintenance Need for retrofitting, retrofitting of structural members i.e., column and
beams by Jacketing technique, Externally bonding(ERB) technique, near surface mounted (NSM)
technique, External post- tensioning, Section enlargement and guidelines for seismic rehabilitation of
existing building, Inspection and Testing – Symptoms and Diagnosis of Distress - Damage
assessment – NDT.

UNIT – IV
Repair of Structure – Common Types of Repairs – Repair in Concrete Structures – Repairs in Under
Water Structures – Guniting – Shot Create – Underpinning. Strengthening of Structures –
Strengthening Methods – Retrofitting – Jacketing.

UNIT – V
Materials for Repair and Retrofitting: Artificial fibre reinforced polymer like CFRP, GFRP, AFRP
and natural fiber like Sisal and Jute. Adhesive like, Epoxy Resin, Special concretes and mortars,
concrete chemicals, special elements for accelerated strength gain, Techniques for Repair: Rust
eliminators and polymers coating for rebar during repair foamed concrete, mortar and dry pack,

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vacuum concrete, Gunite and Shot Crete Epoxy injection, Mortar repair for cracks, shoring and
underpinning- Health Monitoring of Structures – Use of Sensors – Building Instrumentation.

REFERENCES:
1. Concrete Technology by A.R. Santakumar, Oxford University press
2. Defects and Deterioration in Buildings, E F & N Spon, London
3. Non-Destructive Evaluation of Concrete Structures by Bungey - Surrey University Press
4. Maintenance and Repair of Civil Structures, B.L. Gupta and Amit Gupta, Standard
Publications.
5. Concrete Repair and Maintenance Illustrated, RS Means Company Inc W. H. Ranso, (1981)
6. Building Failures: Diagnosis and Avoidance, EF & N Spon, London, B. A. Richardson, (1991).
7. “Deterioration, Maintenance and Repair of Structures “, Sidney, M. Johnson
8. “Concrete Structures – Materials, Maintenance and Repair”- Denison Campbell, Allen &
Harold Roper, Longman Scientific and Technical.
9. “Learning for failure from Deficiencies in Design, Construction and Service” R.T.Allen and S.C.
Edwards, “Repair of Concrete Structures”-Blakie and Sons Raiker R.N., - R&D Center
(SDCPL).

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DISSERTATION PHASE – I

Course Outcomes: At the end of the course, the student will be able to:
1. Identify structural engineering problems reviewing available literature.
2. Identify appropriate techniques to analyze complex structural systems.
3. Apply engineering and management principles through efficient handling of project

Syllabus Contents:
Dissertation-I will have mid semester presentation and end semester presentation. Mid semester
presentation will include identification of the problem based on the literature review on the topic
referring to latest literature available.

End semester presentation should be done along with the report on identification of topic for the work
and the methodology adopted involving scientific research, collection and analysis of data,
determining solutions and must bring out individuals contribution.

Continuous assessment of Dissertation – I and Dissertation – II at Mid Sem and End Sem will be
monitored by the departmental committee.

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DISSERTATION PHASE – II

Course Outcomes: At the end of the course, the student will be able to:
1. Solve complex structural problems by applying appropriate techniques and tools.
2. Exhibit good communication skill to the engineering community and society.
3. Demonstrate professional ethics and work culture.

Syllabus Contents:
Dissertation – II will be extension of the work on the topic identified in Dissertation – I.
Continuous assessment should be done of the work done by adopting the methodology decided
involving numerical analysis/ conduct experiments, collection and analysis of data, etc. There will be
pre-submission seminar at the end of academic term. After the approval the student has to submit the
detail report and external examiner is called for the viva-voce to assess along

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JAWAHARLAL NEHRU TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY HYDERABAD

M. Tech. (SE)
ENGLISH FOR RESEARCH PAPER WRITING (Audit Course - I & II)

Prerequisite: None

Course objectives: Students will be able to:

 Understand that how to improve your writing skills and level of readability
 Learn about what to write in each section
 Understand the skills needed when writing a Title Ensure the good quality of paper at very
first-time submission

UNIT-I:
Planning and Preparation, Word Order, Breaking up long sentences, Structuring Paragraphs and
Sentences, Being Concise and Removing Redundancy, Avoiding Ambiguity and Vagueness

UNIT-II:
Clarifying Who Did What, Highlighting Your Findings, Hedging and Criticizing, Paraphrasing and
Plagiarism, Sections of a Paper, Abstracts. Introduction

UNIT-III:
Review of the Literature, Methods, Results, Discussion, Conclusions, The Final Check.

UNIT-IV:
key skills are needed when writing a Title, key skills are needed when writing an Abstract, key skills
are needed when writing an Introduction, skills needed when writing a Review of the Literature,

UNIT-V:
skills are needed when writing the Methods, skills needed when writing the Results, skills are needed
when writing the Discussion, skills are needed when writing the Conclusions. useful phrases, how to
ensure paper is as good as it could possibly be the first- time submission

TEXT BOOKS/ REFERENCES:

1. Goldbort R (2006) Writing for Science, Yale University Press (available on Google Books)
2. Day R (2006) How to Write and Publish a Scientific Paper, Cambridge University Press
3. Highman N (1998), Handbook of Writing for the Mathematical Sciences, SIAM. Highman’s
book.
4. Adrian Wallwork, English for Writing Research Papers, Springer New York Dordrecht
Heidelberg London, 2011

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JAWAHARLAL NEHRU TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY HYDERABAD

M. Tech. (SE)
DISASTER MANAGEMENT (Audit Course - I & II)

Prerequisite: None

Course Objectives: Students will be able to

 learn to demonstrate a critical understanding of key concepts in disaster risk reduction and
humanitarian response.
 critically evaluate disaster risk reduction and humanitarian response policy and practice from
multiple perspectives.
 develop an understanding of standards of humanitarian response and practical relevance in
specific types of disasters and conflict situations.
 critically understand the strengths and weaknesses of disaster management approaches,
 planning and programming in different countries, particularly their home country or the countries
they work in

UNIT-I:
Introduction:
Disaster: Definition, Factors and Significance; Difference Between Hazard and Disaster; Natural and
Manmade Disasters: Difference, Nature, Types and Magnitude.
Disaster Prone Areas in India:
Study of Seismic Zones; Areas Prone to Floods and Droughts, Landslides and Avalanches; Areas
Prone to Cyclonic and Coastal Hazards with Special Reference to Tsunami; Post-Disaster Diseases
and Epidemics

UNIT-II:
Repercussions of Disasters and Hazards:
Economic Damage, Loss of Human and Animal Life, Destruction of Ecosystem. Natural Disasters:
Earthquakes, Volcanisms, Cyclones, Tsunamis, Floods, Droughts and Famines, Landslides and
Avalanches, Man-made disaster: Nuclear Reactor Meltdown, Industrial Accidents, Oil Slicks and
Spills, Outbreaks of Disease and Epidemics, War and Conflicts.

UNIT-III:
Disaster Preparedness and Management:
Preparedness: Monitoring of Phenomena Triggering A Disaster or Hazard; Evaluation of Risk:
Application of Remote Sensing, Data from Meteorological and Other Agencies, Media Reports:
Governmental and Community Preparedness.

UNIT-IV:
Risk Assessment Disaster Risk:
Concept and Elements, Disaster Risk Reduction, Global and National Disaster Risk Situation.
Techniques of Risk Assessment, Global Co-Operation in Risk Assessment and Warning, People’s
Participation in Risk Assessment. Strategies for Survival.

UNIT-V:
Disaster Mitigation:
Meaning, Concept and Strategies of Disaster Mitigation, Emerging Trends In Mitigation. Structural
Mitigation and Non-Structural Mitigation, Programs of Disaster Mitigation in India.

TEXT BOOKS/ REFERENCES:

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1. R. Nishith, Singh AK, “Disaster Management in India: Perspectives, issues and strategies “’New
Royal book Company.
2. Sahni, Pardeep Et. Al. (Eds.),” Disaster Mitigation Experiences and Reflections”, Prentice Hall of
India, New Delhi.
3. Goel S. L., Disaster Administration and Management Text and Case Studies”, Deep &Deep
Publication Pvt. Ltd., New Delhi.

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JAWAHARLAL NEHRU TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY HYDERABAD

M. Tech. (SE)
SANSKRIT FOR TECHNICAL KNOWLEDGE (Audit Course - I & II)

Prerequisite: None

Course Objectives:
 To get a working knowledge in illustrious Sanskrit, the scientific language in the world
 Learning of Sanskrit to improve brain functioning
 Learning of Sanskrit to develop the logic in mathematics, science & other subjects enhancing
the memory power
 The engineering scholars equipped with Sanskrit will be able to explore the huge knowledge
from ancient literature

Course Outcomes: Students will be able to

 Understanding basic Sanskrit language
 Ancient Sanskrit literature about science & technology can be understood
 Being a logical language will help to develop logic in students

UNIT-I:
Alphabets in Sanskrit,

UNIT-II:
Past/Present/Future Tense, Simple Sentences

UNIT-III:
Order, Introduction of roots,

UNIT-IV:
Technical information about Sanskrit Literature

UNIT-V:
Technical concepts of Engineering-Electrical, Mechanical, Architecture, Mathematics

TEXT BOOKS/ REFERENCES:

1. “Abhyaspustakam” – Dr. Vishwas, Samskrita-Bharti Publication, New Delhi
2. “Teach Yourself Sanskrit” Prathama Deeksha-Vempati Kutumbshastri, Rashtriya Sanskrit
Sansthanam, New Delhi Publication
3. “India’s Glorious Scientific Tradition” Suresh Soni, Ocean books (P) Ltd., New Delhi.

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JAWAHARLAL NEHRU TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY HYDERABAD

M. Tech. (SE)
VALUE EDUCATION (Audit Course - I & II)

Prerequisite: None

Course Objectives: Students will be able to

 Understand value of education and self- development
 Imbibe good values in students
 Let the should know about the importance of character

Course outcomes: Students will be able to

 Knowledge of self-development
 Learn the importance of Human values
 Developing the overall personality

UNIT-I:
Values and self-development –Social values and individual attitudes. Work ethics, Indian vision of
humanism. Moral and non- moral valuation. Standards and principles. Value judgements

UNIT-II:
Importance of cultivation of values. Sense of duty. Devotion, Self-reliance. Confidence, Concentration.
Truthfulness, Cleanliness. Honesty, Humanity. Power of faith, National Unity. Patriotism. Love for
nature, Discipline

UNIT-III:
Personality and Behavior Development - Soul and Scientific attitude. Positive Thinking. Integrity and
discipline, Punctuality, Love and Kindness.

UNIT-IV:
Avoid fault Thinking. Free from anger, Dignity of labour. Universal brotherhood and religious tolerance.
True friendship. Happiness Vs suffering, love for truth. Aware of self-destructive habits. Association
and Cooperation. Doing best for saving nature

UNIT-V:
Character and Competence –Holy books vs Blind faith. Self-management and Good health. Science
of reincarnation, Equality, Nonviolence, Humility, Role of Women. All religions and same message.
Mind your Mind, Self-control. Honesty, Studying effectively

TEXT BOOKS/ REFERENCES:

1. Chakroborty, S.K. “Values and Ethics for organizations Theory and practice”, Oxford University
Press, New Delhi

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JAWAHARLAL NEHRU TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY HYDERABAD

M. Tech. (SE)
CONSTITUTION OF INDIA (Audit Course - I & II)

Prerequisite: None

Course Objectives: Students will be able to:

 Understand the premises informing the twin themes of liberty and freedom from a civil rights
perspective.
 To address the growth of Indian opinion regarding modern Indian intellectuals’ constitutional
role and entitlement to civil and economic rights as well as the emergence of nationhood in
the early years of Indian nationalism.
 To address the role of socialism in India after the commencement of the Bolshevik Revolution
in 1917 and its impact on the initial drafting of the Indian Constitution.

Course Outcomes: Students will be able to:

 Discuss the growth of the demand for civil rights in India for the bulk of Indians before the
arrival of Gandhi in Indian politics.
 Discuss the intellectual origins of the framework of argument that informed the
conceptualization of social reforms leading to revolution in India.
 Discuss the circumstances surrounding the foundation of the Congress Socialist Party [CSP]
under the leadership of Jawaharlal Nehru and the eventual failure of the proposal of direct
elections through adult suffrage in the Indian Constitution.
 Discuss the passage of the Hindu Code Bill of 1956.

UNIT-I:
History of Making of the Indian Constitution: History Drafting Committee, (Composition & Working),
Philosophy of the Indian Constitution: Preamble, Salient Features.

UNIT-II:
Contours of Constitutional Rights & Duties: Fundamental Rights Right to Equality, Right to
Freedom, Right against Exploitation, Right to Freedom of Religion, Cultural and Educational Rights,
Right to Constitutional Remedies, Directive Principles of State Policy, Fundamental Duties.

UNIT-III:
Organs of Governance: Parliament, Composition, Qualifications and Disqualifications, Powers and
Functions, Executive, President, Governor, Council of Ministers, Judiciary, Appointment and Transfer
of Judges, Qualification, Powers and Functions.

UNIT-IV:
Local Administration: District’s Administration head: Role and Importance, Municipalities:
Introduction, Mayor and role of Elected Representative, CEO of Municipal Corporation. Pachayati raj:
Introduction, PRI: Zila Pachayat. Elected officials and their roles, CEO Zila Pachayat: Position and
role. Block level: Organizational Hierarchy (Different departments), Village level: Role of Elected and
Appointed officials, Importance of grass root democracy.

UNIT-V:
Election Commission: Election Commission: Role and Functioning. Chief Election Commissioner
and Election Commissioners. State Election Commission: Role and Functioning. Institute and Bodies
for the welfare of SC/ST/OBC and women.

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TEXT BOOKS/ REFERENCES:

1. The Constitution of India, 1950 (Bare Act), Government Publication.
2. Dr. S. N. Busi, Dr. B. R. Ambedkar framing of Indian Constitution, 1st Edition, 2015.
3. M. P. Jain, Indian Constitution Law, 7th Edn., Lexis Nexis, 2014.
4. D.D. Basu, Introduction to the Constitution of India, Lexis Nexis, 2015.

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JAWAHARLAL NEHRU TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY HYDERABAD

M. Tech. (SE)
PEDAGOGY STUDIES (Audit Course - I & II)

Prerequisite: None

Course Objectives: Students will be able to:

 Review existing evidence on the review topic to inform programme design and policy making
undertaken by the DfID, other agencies and researchers.
 Identify critical evidence gaps to guide the development.

Course Outcomes: Students will be able to understand:

 What pedagogical practices are being used by teachers in formal and informal classrooms in
developing countries?
 What is the evidence on the effectiveness of these pedagogical practices, in what conditions,
and with what population of learners?
 How can teacher education (curriculum and practicum) and the school curriculum and
guidance materials best support effective pedagogy?

UNIT-I:
Introduction and Methodology: Aims and rationale, Policy background, Conceptual framework and
terminology Theories of learning, Curriculum, Teacher education. Conceptual framework, Research
questions. Overview of methodology and Searching.

UNIT-II:
Thematic overview: Pedagogical practices are being used by teachers in formal and informal
classrooms in developing countries. Curriculum, Teacher education.

UNIT-III:
Evidence on the effectiveness of pedagogical practices, Methodology for the indepth stage: quality
assessment of included studies. How can teacher education (curriculum and practicum) and the scho
curriculum and guidance materials best support effective pedagogy? Theory of change. Strength and
nature of the body of evidence for effective pedagogical practices. Pedagogic theory and pedagogical
approaches. Teachers’ attitudes and beliefs and Pedagogic strategies.

UNIT-IV:
Professional development: alignment with classroom practices and follow-up support, Peer support,
Support from the head teacher and the community. Curriculum and assessment, Barriers to learning:
limited resources and large class sizes

UNIT-V:
Research gaps and future directions: Research design, Contexts, Pedagogy, Teacher education,
Curriculum and assessment, Dissemination and research impact.

TEXT BOOKS/ REFERENCES:

1. Ackers J, Hardman F (2001) Classroom interaction in Kenyan primary schools, Compare, 31
(2): 245-261.
2. Agrawal M (2004) Curricular reform in schools: The importance of evaluation, Journal of
Curriculum Studies, 36 (3): 361-379.
3. Akyeampong K (2003) Teacher training in Ghana - does it count? Multi-site teacher education
research project (MUSTER) country report 1. London: DFID.

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4. Akyeampong K, Lussier K, Pryor J, Westbrook J (2013) Improving teaching and learning of

basic maths and reading in Africa: Does teacher preparation count? International Journal
Educational Development, 33 (3): 272–282.
5. Alexander RJ (2001) Culture and pedagogy: International comparisons in primary education.
Oxford and Boston: Blackwell.
6. Chavan M (2003) Read India: A mass scale, rapid, ‘learning to read’ campaign.
7. www.pratham.org/images/resource%20working%20paper%202.pdf.

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JAWAHARLAL NEHRU TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY HYDERABAD

M. Tech. (SE)
STRESS MANAGEMENT BY YOGA (Audit Course - I & II)

Prerequisite: None

Course Objectives:
 To achieve overall health of body and mind
 To overcome stress

Course Outcomes: Students will be able to:

 Develop healthy mind in a healthy body thus improving social health also
 Improve efficiency

UNIT-I:
Definitions of Eight parts of yog. (Ashtanga)

UNIT-II:
Yam and Niyam.

UNIT-III:
Do`s and Don’t’s in life.
i) Ahinsa, satya, astheya, bramhacharya and aparigraha
ii) Shaucha, santosh, tapa, swadhyay, ishwarpranidhan

UNIT-IV:
Asan and Pranayam

UNIT-V:
i) Various yog poses and their benefits for mind & body
ii) Regularization of breathing techniques and its effects-Types of pranayam

TEXT BOOKS/ REFERENCES:

1. ‘Yogic Asanas for Group Tarining-Part-I”: Janardan Swami Yogabhyasi Mandal, Nagpur
2.“Rajayoga or conquering the Internal Nature” by Swami Vivekananda, Advaita Ashrama
(Publication Department), Kolkata

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JAWAHARLAL NEHRU TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY HYDERABAD

M. Tech. (SE)
PERSONALITY DEVELOPMENT THROUGH LIFE ENLIGHTENMENT SKILLS
(Audit Course - I & II)
Prerequisite: None
Course Objectives:
 To learn to achieve the highest goal happily
 To become a person with stable mind, pleasing personality and determination
 To awaken wisdom in students

Course Outcomes: Students will be able to

 Study of Shrimad-Bhagwad-Geeta will help the student in developing his personality and
achieve the highest goal in life
 The person who has studied Geeta will lead the nation and mankind to peace and prosperity
 Study of Neetishatakam will help in developing versatile personality of students

UNIT-I:
Neetisatakam-Holistic development of personality
 Verses- 19,20,21,22 (wisdom)
 Verses- 29,31,32 (pride & heroism)
 Verses- 26,28,63,65 (virtue)

UNIT-II:
Neetisatakam-Holistic development of personality
 Verses- 52,53,59 (dont’s)
 Verses- 71,73,75,78 (do’s)

UNIT-III:
Approach to day to day work and duties.
 Shrimad Bhagwad Geeta: Chapter 2-Verses 41, 47,48,
 Chapter 3-Verses 13, 21, 27, 35, Chapter 6-Verses 5,13,17, 23, 35,
 Chapter 18-Verses 45, 46, 48.

UNIT-IV:
Statements of basic knowledge.
 Shrimad Bhagwad Geeta: Chapter2-Verses 56, 62, 68
 Chapter 12 -Verses 13, 14, 15, 16,17, 18
 Personality of Role model. Shrimad Bhagwad Geeta:

UNIT-V:
 Chapter2-Verses 17, Chapter 3-Verses 36,37,42,
 Chapter 4-Verses 18, 38,39
 Chapter18 – Verses 37,38,63

TEXT BOOKS/ REFERENCES:

1. “Srimad Bhagavad Gita” by Swami Swarupananda Advaita Ashram (Publication Department),
Kolkata.
2. Bhartrihari’s Three Satakam (Niti-sringar-vairagya) by P.Gopinath, Rashtriya Sanskrit
Sansthanam, New Delhi.

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