B.E. CIVIL ENGINEERING

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AFFILIATED INSTITUTIONS
ANNA UNIVERSITY CHENNAI : : CHENNAI 600 025
REGULATIONS - 2008
VI TO VIII SEMESTERS AND ELECTIVES
B.E. CIVIL ENGINEERING
SEMESTER VI
Code No. Course Title L T P C
THEORY
MG2351 Principles of Management 3 0 0 3
CE2351 Structural Analysis – II 3 1 0 4
CE2352 Design of Steel Structures 3 1 0 4
CE2353 Construction Planning & Scheduling 3 0 0 3
CE2354 Environmental Engineering II 3 0 0 3
E1*** Elective – I 3 0 0 3
PRACTICAL
CE2355 Environmental and Irrigation Engineering
Drawing 0 0 4 2
CE2356 Environmental Engineering Laboratory 0 0 3 2
CE2357 Survey Camp - - - 3
TOTAL 18 2 7 27
SEMESTER VII
Code No. Course Title L T P C
THEORY
CE2401 Design of RC and Brick Masonry Structures 3 1 0 4
CE2402 Estimation and Quantity Surveying 3 0 0 3
CE2403 Basics of Dynamics and Aseismic Design 3 0 0 3
CE2404 Prestressed Concrete Structures 3 0 0 3
E2*** Elective – II 3 0 0 3
E3*** Elective – III 3 0 0 3
PRACTICAL
CE2405 Computer Aided Design and Drafting
Laboratory 0 0 4 2
CE2406 Design Project 0 0 4 2
TOTAL 18 1 8 23
SEMESTER VIII
Code No. Course Title L T P C
THEORY
CE2451 Engineering Economics and Cost Analysis 3 0 0 3
E4*** Elective – IV 3 0 0 3
E5*** Elective – V 3 0 0 3
PRACTICAL
CE2453 Project Work 0 0 12 6
TOTAL 9 0 15 15
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LIST OF ELECTIVES
SEMESTER VI
Code No. Course Title L T P C
CE2021 Hydrology 3 0 0 3
CE2022 Cartography 3 0 0 3
CE2023 Electronic Surveying 3 0 0 3
CE2024 Remote Sensing Techniques and GIS 3 0 0 3
CE2025 Architecture 3 0 0 3
GE2021 Professional Ethics in Engineering 3 0 0 3
GE2022 Total Quality Management 3 0 0 3
GE2023 Fundamentals of Nanoscience 3 0 0 3
GE2071 Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) 3 0 0 3
GE2072 Indian Constitution and Society 3 0 0 3
SEMESTER VII
Code No. Course Title L T P C
CE2026 Traffic Engineering Management 3 0 0 3
CE2027 Housing Planning & Management 3 0 0 3
CE2028 Ground Water Engineering 3 0 0 3
CE2029 Management of Irrigation Systems 3 0 0 3
CE2030 Coastal Zone Management 3 0 0 3
CE2031 Water Resources Engineering 3 0 0 3
CE2032 Pavement Engineering 3 0 0 3
CE2033 Ground Improvement Techniques 3 0 0 3
CE2034 Introduction to Soil Dynamics and Machine
Foundations 3 0 0 3
CE2035 Rock Engineering 3 0 0 3
CE2036 Environmental Impact Assessment of Civil
Engineering Projects 3 0 0 3
CE2037 Industrial Waste Management 3 0 0 3
CE2038 Air Pollution Management 3 0 0 3
CE2039 Municipal Solid Waste and Management 3 0 0 3
CE2040 Ecological Engineering 3 0 0 3
GE2073 Contract Laws and Regulations 3 0 0 3
SEMESTER VIII
Code No. Course Title L T P C
CE2041 Bridge Structures 3 0 0 3
CE2042 Storage Structures 3 0 0 3
CE2043 Design of Plate and Shell Structures 3 0 0 3
CE2044 Tall Buildings 3 0 0 3
CE2045 Prefabricated structures 3 0 0 3
CE2046 Wind Engineering 3 0 0 3
CE2047 Computer Aided Design of Structures 3 0 0 3
CE2048 Industrial Structures 3 0 0 3
CE2049 Smart Structures and smart Materials 3 0 0 3
CE2050 Finite Element Techniques 3 0 0 3
CE2071 Repair and Rehabilitation of Structures 3 0 0 3
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MG2351 PRINCIPLES OF MANAGEMENT L T P C
3 0 0 3
UNIT I OVERVIEW OF MANAGEMENT 9
Definition - Management - Role of managers - Evolution of Management thought - Organization
and the environmental factors – Trends and Challenges of Management in Global Scenario.
UNIT II PLANNING 9
Nature and purpose of planning - Planning process - Types of plans – Objectives - Managing
by objective (MBO) Strategies - Types of strategies - Policies - Decision Making - Types of
decision - Decision Making Process - Rational Decision Making Process - Decision Making
under different conditions.
UNIT III ORGANIZING 9
Nature and purpose of organizing - Organization structure - Formal and informal groups I
organization - Line and Staff authority - Departmentation - Span of control - Centralization and
Decentralization - Delegation of authority - Staffing - Selection and Recruitment - Orientation -
Career Development - Career stages – Training - Performance Appraisal.
UNIT IV DIRECTING 9
Creativity and Innovation - Motivation and Satisfaction - Motivation Theories - Leadership Styles
- Leadership theories - Communication - Barriers to effective communication - Organization
Culture - Elements and types of culture - Managing cultural diversity.
UNIT V CONTROLLING 9
Process of controlling - Types of control - Budgetary and non-budgetary control techniques -
Managing Productivity - Cost Control - Purchase Control - Maintenance Control - Quality Control
- Planning operations.
TOTAL: 45 PERIODS
TEXT BOOKS
1. Stephen P. Robbins and Mary Coulter, 'Management', Prentice Hall of India, 8th edition.
2. Charles W L Hill, Steven L McShane, 'Principles of Management', Mcgraw Hill Education,
Special Indian Edition, 2007.
REFERENCES
1. Hellriegel, Slocum & Jackson, ' Management - A Competency Based Approach', Thomson
South Western, 10th edition, 2007.
2. Harold Koontz, Heinz Weihrich and Mark V Cannice, 'Management - A global&
Entrepreneurial Perspective', Tata Mcgraw Hill, 12th edition, 2007.
3. Andrew J. Dubrin, 'Essentials of Management', Thomson Southwestern, 7th edition, 2007.
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CE2351 STRUCTURAL ANALYSIS – II L T P C
3 1 0 4
OBJECTIVE
 This course is in continuation of Structural Analysis – Classical Methods. Here in
advanced method of analysis like Matrix method and Plastic Analysis are covered.
Advanced topics such as FE method and Space Structures are covered.
UNIT I FLEXIBILITY METHOD 12
Equilibrium and compatibility – Determinate vs Indeterminate structures – Indeterminacy -
Primary structure – Compatibility conditions – Analysis of indeterminate pin-jointed plane
frames, continuous beams, rigid jointed plane frames (with redundancy restricted to two).
UNIT II STIFFNESS MATRIX METHOD 12
Element and global stiffness matrices – Analysis of continuous beams – Co-ordinate
transformations – Rotation matrix – Transformations of stiffness matrices, load vectors and
displacements vectors – Analysis of pin-jointed plane frames and rigid frames( with redundancy
vertical to two)
UNIT III FINITE ELEMENT METHOD 12
Introduction – Discretisation of a structure – Displacement functions – Truss element – Beam
element – Plane stress and plane strain - Triangular elements
UNIT IV PLASTIC ANALYSIS OF STRUCTURES 12
Statically indeterminate axial problems – Beams in pure bending – Plastic moment of resistance
– Plastic modulus – Shape factor – Load factor – Plastic hinge and mechanism – Plastic
analysis of indeterminate beams and frames – Upper and lower bound theorems
UNIT V SPACE AND CABLE STRUCTURES 12
Analysis of Space trusses using method of tension coefficients – Beams curved in plan
Suspension cables – suspension bridges with two and three hinged stiffening girders
L : 45 , T : 15 TOTAL: 60 PERIODS
TEXT BOOKS
1 Vaidyanathan, R. and Perumal, P., “Comprehensive structural Analysis – Vol. I & II”, Laxmi
Publications, New Delhi, 2003
2 L.S. Negi & R.S. Jangid, “Structural Analysis”, Tata McGraw-Hill Publications, New Delhi,
2003.
3 BhaviKatti, S.S, “Structural Analysis – Vol. 1 Vol. 2”, Vikas Publishing House Pvt. Ltd., New
Delhi, 2008
REFERENCES
1. Ghali.A, Nebille,A.M. and Brown,T.G. “Structural Analysis” A unified classical and Matrix
approach” –5th edition. Spon Press, London and New York, 2003.
2. Coates R.C, Coutie M.G. and Kong F.K., “Structural Analysis”, ELBS and Nelson, 1990
3. Structural Analysis – A Matrix Approach – G.S. Pandit & S.P. Gupta, Tata McGraw Hill
2004.
4. Matrix Analysis of Framed Structures – Jr. William Weaver & James M. Gere, CBS
Publishers and Distributors, Delhi.
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CE2352 DESIGN OF STEEL STRUCTURES L T P C
3 1 0 4
OBJECTIVE
 This course covers the design of structural steel members subjected to compressive,
tensile and bending loads, as per current codal provisions (IS 800 - 2007) including
connections. Design of structural systems such as roof trusses, gantry girders are
included.
UNIT I INTRODUCTION 12
Properties of steel – Structural steel sections – Limit State Design Concepts – Loads on
Structures – Metal joining methods using rivets, welding, bolting – Design of bolted, riveted and
welded joints – Eccentric connections - Efficiency of joints – High Tension bolts
UNIT II TENSION MEMBERS 8
Types of sections – Net area – Net effective sections for angles and Tee in tension – Design of
connections in tension members – Use of lug angles – Design of tension splice – Concept of
shear lag
UNIT III COMPRESSION MEMBERS 16
Types of compression members – Theory of columns – Basis of current codal provision for
compression member design – Slenderness ratio – Design of single section and compound
section compression members – Design of lacing and battening type columns – Design of
column bases – Gusseted base
UNIT IV BEAMS 12
Design of laterally supported and unsupported beams – Built up beams – Beams subjected to
biaxial bending – Design of plate girders riveted and welded – Intermediate and bearing
stiffeners – Web splices – Design of beam columns
UNIT V ROOF TRUSSES AND INDUSTRIAL STRUCTURES 12
Roof trusses – Roof and side coverings – Design loads, design of purlin and elements of truss;
end bearing – Design of gantry girder
TUTORIAL: 15 TOTAL: 60 PERIODS
TEXT BOOKS
1. Dayaratnam, P., “Design of Steel Structures”, Second edition, S. Chand & Company, 2003.
2. Ramachandra, S. and Virendra Gehlot, “Design of Steel Structures – Vol. I & II”, Standard
Publication, New Delhi, 2007
REFERENCES
1. “Teaching Resources for Structural Steel Design – Vol. I & II”, INSDAG, Kolkatta.
2. Gaylord, E.H., Gaylord, N.C., and Stallmeyer, J.E., “Design of Steel Structures”, 3rd edition,
McGraw-Hill Publications, 1992
3. Negi L.S.. Design of Steel Structures, Tata McGraw Hill Publishing Pvt Ltd, New Delhi,
2007.
4. IS 800-2007 Indian Standard - General Construction in Steel – code of practice (3rd
Revision).
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CE2353 CONSTRUCTION PLANNING & SCHEDULING L T P C
3 0 0 3
OBJECTIVE
 At the end of this course the student is expected to have learnt how to plan construction
projects, schedule the activities using network diagrams, determine the cost of the
project, control the cost of the project by creating cash flows and budgeting and how to
use the project information as an information and decision making tool.
UNIT I CONSTRUCTION PLANNING 6
Basic concepts in the development of construction plans-choice of Technology and Construction
method-Defining Work Tasks- Definition- Precedence relationships among activities-Estimating
Activity Durations-Estimating Resource Requirements for work activities-coding systems.
UNIT II SCHEDULING PROCEDURES AND TECHNIQUES 12
Relevance of construction schedules-Bar charts - The critical path method-Calculations for
critical path scheduling-Activity float and schedules-Presenting project schedules-Critical path
scheduling for Activity-on-node and with leads, Lags and Windows-Calculations for scheduling
with leads, lags and windows-Resource oriented scheduling-Scheduling with resource
constraints and precedences -Use of Advanced Scheduling Techniques-Scheduling with
uncertain durations-Crashing and time/cost trade offs -Improving the Scheduling process –
Introduction to application software.
UNIT III COST CONTROL MONITORING AND ACCOUNTING 11
The cost control problem-The project Budget-Forecasting for Activity cost control - financial
accounting systems and cost accounts-Control of project cash flows-Schedule control-Schedule
and Budget updates-Relating cost and schedule information.
UNIT IV QUALITY CONTROL AND SAFETY DURING CONSTRUCTION 8
Quality and safety Concerns in Construction-Organizing for Quality and Safety-Work and
Material Specifications-Total Quality control-Quality control by statistical methods -Statistical
Quality control with
Sampling by Attributes-Statistical Quality control by Sampling and Variables-Safety.
UNIT V ORGANIZATION AND USE OF PROJECT INFORMATION 8
Types of project information-Accuracy and Use of Information-Computerized organization and
use of Information -Organizing information in databases-relational model of Data bases-Other
conceptual Models of Databases-Centralized database Management systems-Databases and
application programs-Information transfer and Flow.
TOTAL: 45 PERIODS
TEXT BOOKS
1. Chitkara, K.K. “Construction Project Management Planning”, Scheduling and Control,
Tata McGraw-Hill Publishing Co., New Delhi, 1998.
2. Srinath,L.S., “PERT and CPM Priniples and Applications “, Affiliated East West Press, 2001
REFERENCES
1. Chris Hendrickson and Tung Au, “Project Management for Construction – Fundamentals
Concepts for Owners”, Engineers, Architects and Builders, Prentice Hall, Pitsburgh, 2000.
2. Moder.J., C.Phillips and Davis, “Project Management with CPM”, PERT and Precedence
Diagramming, Van Nostrand Reinhold Co., Third Edition, 1983.
3. Willis., E.M., “Scheduling Construction projects”, John Wiley and Sons 1986.
4. Halpin,D.W., “Financial and cost concepts for construction Management”, John Wiley and
Sons, New York, 1985.
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CE2354 ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING II L T P C
3 0 0 3
OBJECTIVE
 To educate the students on the principles and design of Sewage Collection,
Conveyance, treatment and disposal.
UNIT I PLANNING FOR SEWERAGE SYSTEMS 9
Sources of wastewater generation – Effects – Estimation of sanitary sewage flow – Estimation
of storm runoff – Factors affecting Characteristics and composition of sewage and their
significance – Effluent standards – Legislation requirements.
UNIT II SEWER DESIGN 9
Sewerage – Hydraulics of flow in sewers – Objectives – Design period - Design of sanitary and
storm sewers – Small bore systems - Computer applications – Laying, joining & testing of
sewers – appurtenances – Pumps – selection of pumps and pipe Drainage -. Plumbing System
for Buildings – One pipe and two pipe system.
UNIT III PRIMARY TREATMENT OF SEWAGE 9
Objective – Unit Operation and Processes – Selection of treatment processes – Onsite
sanitation - Septic tank, Grey water harvesting – Primary treatment – Principles, functions
design and drawing of screen, grit chambers and primary sedimentation tanks – Operation and
Mintenance aspects.
UNIT IV SECONDARY TREATMENT OF SEWAGE 9
Objective – Selection of Treatment Methods – Principles, Functions, Design and Drawing of
Units - Activated Sludge Process and Trickling filter, other treatment methods – Oxidation
ditches, UASB – Waste Stabilization Ponds – Reclamation and Reuse of sewage - Recent
Advances in Sewage Treatment – Construction and Operation & Maintenance of Sewage
Treatment Plants.
UNIT V DISPOSAL OF SEWAGE AND SLUDGE 9
Standards for Disposal - Methods – dilution – Self purification of surface water bodies – Oxygen
sag curve – Land disposal – Sewage farming – Deep well injection – Soil dispersion system -
Sludge characterization – Thickening – Sludge digestion – Biogas recovery – Sludge
Conditioning and Dewatering – disposal – Advances in Sludge Treatment and disposal.
TOTAL: 45 PERIODS
TEXT BOOKS
1. Garg, S.K., Environmental Engineering Vol. II, Khanna Publishers, New Delhi, 2003.
2. Punmia, B.C., Jain, A.K., and Jain.A., Environmental Engineering, Vol.II, Lakshmi
Publications, Newsletter, 2005.
REFERENCES
1. Manual on Sewerage and Sewage Treatment, CPHEEO, Ministry of Urban Development,
Government of India, New Delhi, 1997.
2. Wastewater Engineering – Treatment and Reuse, Tata Mc.Graw-Hill Company, New Delhi,
2003.
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CE2355 ENVIRONMENTAL AND IRRIGATION ENGINEERING DRAWING L T P C
0 0 4 2
UNIT I WATER SUPPLY AND TREATMENT 15
Design & Drawing of flash mixer, flocculator, clarifier – Rapid sand filter – Service reservoirs –
Pumping station – House service connection for water supply and drainage.
UNIT II SEWAGE TREATMENT & DISPOSAL 15
Design and Drawing of screen chamber - Grit channel - Primary clarifier - Activated sludge
process – Aeration tank – Secondary clarifiers – Sludge digester – Sludge drying beds – Waste
stabilisation ponds - Septic tanks and disposal arrangements – Manholes.
UNIT III IMPOUNDING STRUCTURES 10
Gravity dam, Tank Surplus Weir, Tank Sluice with tower road – Drawing showing plan,
elevation, half section including foundation details.
UNIT IV CANAL TRANSMISSION STRUCTURES 10
Aqueducts – Syphon Aqueducts – Super passage – Canal siphon – Canal Drops- Drawing
showing plan, elevation and foundation details.
UNIT V CANAL REGULATION STRUCTURES 10
Canal head works- Canal Regulator – Canal escape- Proportional Distributors – Drawing
showing detailed plan, elevation and foundation.
TOTAL: 60 PERIODS
TEXT BOOKS
1. Modi, P.N., “Environmental Engineering I & II”, Standard Book House, Delhi – 6
2. Sathyanarayana Murthy “Irrigation Design and Drawing” Published by Mrs L.Banumathi,
Tuni east Godavari District. A.P. 1998.
3. Sharma R.K. Irrigation Engineering and Hydraulic Structures Oxford and IBH Publishing
co., New Delhi 2002.
REFERENCES
1. Peary, H.S., ROWE, D.R., Tchobanoglous, G., “Environmental Engineering”, McGraw-
Hill Book Co., New Delhi, 1995.
2. Metcalf & Eddy, “Wastewater Engineering (Treatment and Reuse)”, 4th edition, Tata
McGraw-Hill, New Delhi, 2003.
3. Garg S.K., “Irrigation Environmental Engineering and design StructuresI”, Khanna
Publishers, New Delhi, 17th Reprint, 2003.
4. Manual on Water Supply and Treatment, CPHEEO, Government of India, New Delhi, 1999
5. Manual on Sewerage and Sewage Treatment, CPHEEO, Government of India, New Delhi,
1993.
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CE2356 ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING LABORATORY L T P C
0 0 3 2
OBJECTIVE
 This subject includes the list of experiments to be conducted for characterisation of
water and municipal sewage. At the end of the course, the student is expected to be
aware of the procedure for quantifying quality parameters for water and sewage.
LIST OF EXPERIMENTS
1. Sampling and preservation methods and significance of characterisation of water and
wastewater.
2. Determination of
i) PH and turbidity
ii) Hardness
3. Determination of iron & fluoride
4. Determination of residual chlorine
5. Determination of Chlorides
6. Determination of Ammonia Nitrogen
7. Determination of Sulphate
8. Determination of Optimum Coagulant Dosage
9. Determination of available Chlorine in Bleaching powder
10. Determination of dissolved oxygen
11. Determination of suspended, volatile and fixed solids
12. B.O.D. test
13. C.O.D. test
14. Introduction to Bacteriological Analysis (Demonstration only)
TOTAL: 45 PERIODS
REFERENCES
1. Standard methods for the examination of water and wastewater, APHA, 20th Edition,
Washington, 1998
2. Garg, S.K., “Environmental Engineering Vol. I & II”, Khanna Publishers, New Delhi
3. Modi, P.N., “Environmental Engineering Vol. I & II”, Standard Book House, Delhi-6
LIST OF EQUIPMENT
(For a batch of 30 students)
1. PH meter - 1 no.
2. Turbidity meter - 1 no.
3. Conductivity meter - 1 No.
4. Refrigerator - 1 No.
5. BOD incubator - 1 No.
6. Muffle furnace - 1 No.
7. Hot air oven - 1 No.
8. Magnetic stirrer with hot plates - 5 Nos.
9. Desicator - 1 No.
10. Jar test apparatus - 1 No.
11. Water bath - 1 No.
12. Furniture - 1 lot
13. Glass waves / Cruicibles - 1 lot
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14. Chemicals - 1 lot
15. COD apparatus - 1 No.
16. Kjeldane apparatus - 1 No.
17. Heating mantles - 5 Nos.
18. Calorimeter - 1 No.
19. Chlorine comparator - 1 No.
20. Furniture : Work table - 10 Nos.
21. Beaker - 30 Nos.
22. Standard flask - 30 Nos.
23. Burette with stand - 15 Nos.
24. Pipette - 15 Nos.
25. Crucible - 15 Nos.
26. Filtration assembly - 1 No.
27. Chemicals - Lot
CE 2357 SURVEY CAMP L T P C
0 0 0 3
Ten days survey camp using Theodolite, cross staff, levelling staff, tapes, plane table and total
station. The camp must involve work on a large area of not less than 400 hectares. At the end of
the camp, each student shall have mapped and contoured the area. The camp record shall include
all original field observations, calculations and plots.
(i) Triangulation
(ii) Trilateration
(iii) Sun / Star observation to determine azimuth
(iv) Use of GTS to determine latitude and longitude
EVALUATION PROCEDURE
1. Internal Marks : 20 marks
(decided by the staff in-charge appointed by the Institution)
2. Evaluation of Survey Camp Report : 30 marks
(Evaluated by the external examiner appointed the University)
3. Viva voce examination : 50 marks
(evaluated by the internal examiner appointed by the HOD
with the approval of HOI and external examiner appointed by
the University – with equal Weightage)
TOTAL: 100 MARKS
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CE 2401 DESIGN OF REINFORCED CONCRETE & BRICK MASONRY STRUCTURES
L T P C
3 1 0 4
OBJECTIVE
 This course covers the design of Reinforced Concrete Structures such as Retaining
Wall, Water Tanks, Staircases, Flat slabs and Principles of design pertaining to Box
culverts, Mat foundation and Bridges. At the end of the course student has a
comprehensive design knowledge related to structures, systems that are likely to be
encountered in professional practice.
UNIT I RETAINING WALLS 12
Design of cantilever and counter fort retaining walls
UNIT II WATER TANKS 12
Underground rectangular tanks – Domes – Overhead circular and rectangular tanks – Design of
staging and foundations
UNIT III SELECTED TOPICS 12
Design of staircases (ordinary and doglegged) – Design of flat slabs – Design of Reinforced
concrete walls – Principles of design of mat foundation, box culvert and road bridges
UNIT IV YIELD LINE THEORY 12
Application of virtual work method to square, rectangular, circular and triangular slabs
UNIT V BRICK MASONRY 12
Introduction, Classification of walls, Lateral supports and stability, effective height of wall and
columns, effective length of walls, design loads, load dispersion, permissible stresses, design of
axially and eccentrically loaded brick walls
L : 45 , T : 15 TOTAL: 60 PERIODS
TEXT BOOKS
1. Krishna Raju, N., “Design of RC Structures”, CBS Publishers and Distributors, Delhi, 2006
2. Dayaratnam, P., “Brick and Reinforced Brick Structures”, Oxford & IBH Publishing House,
1997
3. Varghese, P.C., “Limit State Design of Reinforced Concrete Structures ”Prentice hall of India
Pvt Ltd New Delhi, 2007.
REFERENCES
1. Mallick, D.K. and Gupta A.P., “Reinforced Concrete”, Oxford and IBH Publishing Company
2. Syal, I.C. and Goel, A.K., “Reinforced Concrete Structures”, A.H. Wheelers & Co. Pvt. Ltd.,
1994
3. Ram Chandra.N. and Virendra Gehlot, “Limit State Design”, Standard Book House.2004.
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CE 2402 ESTIMATION AND QUANTITY SURVEYING L T P C
3 0 0 3
OBJECTIVE
 This subject covers the various aspects of estimating of quantities of items of works
involved in buildings, water supply and sanitary works, road works and irrigation works.
This also covers the rate analysis, valuation of properties and preparation of reports for
estimation of various items. At the end of this course the student shall be able to
estimate the material quantities, prepare a bill of quantities, make specifications and
prepare tender documents. Student should also be able to prepare value estimates.
UNIT I ESTIMATE OF BUILDINGS 11
Load bearing and framed structures – Calculation of quantities of brick work, RCC, PCC,
Plastering, white washing, colour washing and painting / varnishing for shops, rooms, residential
building with flat and pitched roof – Various types of arches – Calculation of brick work and RCC
works in arches – Estimate of joineries for panelled and glazed doors, windows, ventilators,
handrails etc.
UNIT II ESTIMATE OF OTHER STRUCTURES 10
Estimating of septic tank, soak pit – sanitary and water supply installations – water supply pipe
line – sewer line – tube well – open well – estimate of bituminous and cement concrete roads –
estimate of retaining walls – culverts – estimating of irrigation works – aqueduct, syphon, fall.
UNIT III SPECIFICATION AND TENDERS 8
Data – Schedule of rates – Analysis of rates – Specifications – sources – Detailed and general
specifications – Tenders – Contracts – Types of contracts – Arbitration and legal requirements.
UNIT IV VALUATION 8
Necessity – Basics of value engineering – Capitalised value – Depreciation – Escalation – Value
of building – Calculation of Standard rent – Mortgage – Lease
UNIT V REPORT PREPARATION 8
Principles for report preparation – report on estimate of residential building – Culvert – Roads –
Water supply and sanitary installations – Tube wells – Open wells.
TOTAL: 45 PERIODS
TEXT BOOKS
1. Dutta, B.N., “Estimating and Costing in Civil Engineering”, UBS Publishers & Distributors
Pvt. Ltd., 2003
2. Kohli, D.D and Kohli, R.C., “A Text Book of Estimating and Costing (Civil)”, S.Chand &
Company Ltd., 2004
REFERENCE
1. PWD Data Book.
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CE 2403 BASICS OF DYNAMICS AND ASEISMIC DESIGN L T P C
3 0 0 3
OBJECTIVE
 The main objective of this course is to introduce to the student the phenomena of
earthquakes, the process, measurements and the factors that affect the design of
structures in seismic areas. This objective is achieved through imparting rudiments of
theory of vibrations necessary to understand and analyse the dynamic forces caused by
earthquakes and structures. Further, the student is also taught the codal provisions as
well as the aseismic design methodology.
UNIT I THEORY OF VIBRATIONS 9
Concept of inertia and damping – Types of Damping – Difference between static forces and
dynamic excitation – Degrees of freedom – SDOF idealisation – Equations of motion of SDOF
system for mass as well as base excitation – Free vibration of SDOF system – Response to
harmonic excitation – Impulse and response to unit impulse – Duhamel integral
UNIT II MULTIPLE DEGREE OF FREEDOM SYSTEM 9
Two degree of freedom system – Normal modes of vibration – Natural frequencies - Mode
shapes - Introduction to MDOF systems – Decoupling of equations of motion – Concept of
mode superposition (No derivations).
UNIT III ELEMENTS OF SEISMOLOGY 9
Causes of Earthquake – Geological faults – Tectonic plate theory – Elastic rebound – Epicentre
– Hypocentre – Primary, shear and Raleigh waves – Seismogram – Magnitude and intensity of
earthquakes – Magnitude and Intensity scales – Spectral Acceleration - Information on some
disastrous earthquakes
UNIT IV RESPONSE OF STRUCTURES TO EARTHQUAKE 9
Response and design spectra – Design earthquake – concept of peak acceleration – Site
specific response spectrum – Effect of soil properties and damping – Liquefaction of soils –
Importance of ductility – Methods of introducing ductility into RC structures.
UNIT V DESIGN METHODOLOGY 9
IS 1893, IS 13920 and IS 4326 – Codal provisions – Design as per the codes – Base isolation
techniques – Vibration control measures – Important points in mitigating effects of earthquake
on structures.
TOTAL: 45 PERIODS
TEXT BOOK
1. Chopra, A.K., “Dynamics of Structures – Theory and Applications to Earthquake
Engineering”, Second Edition, Pearson Education, 2003.
REFERENCES
1. Biggs, J.M., “Introduction to Structural Dynamics”, McGraw–Hill Book Co., N.Y., 1964
2. Dowrick, D.J., “Earthquake Resistant Design”, John Wiley & Sons, London, 1977
3. Paz, M., “Structural Dynamics – Theory & Computation”, CSB Publishers & Distributors,
Shahdara, Delhi, 1985
4. NPEEE Publications.
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CE 2404 PRESTRESSED CONCRETE STRUCTURE L T P C
3 0 0 3
OBJECTIVE
 At the end of this course the student shall have a knowledge of methods of prestressing,
advantages of prestressing concrete, the losses involved and the design methods for
prestressed concrete elements under codal provisions.
UNIT I INTRODUCTION – THEORY AND BEHAVIOUR 9
Basic concepts – Advantages – Materials required – Systems and methods of prestressing –
Analysis of sections – Stress concept – Strength concept – Load balancing concept – Effect of
loading on the tensile stresses in tendons – Effect of tendon profile on deflections – Factors
influencing deflections – Calculation of deflections – Short term and long term deflections -
Losses of prestress – Estimation of crack width
UNIT II DESIGN CONCEPTS 9
Flexural strength – Simplified procedures as per codes – strain compatibility method – Basic
concepts in selection of cross section for bending – stress distribution in end block, Design of
anchorage zone reinforcement – Limit state design criteria – Partial prestressing – Applications.
UNIT III CIRCULAR PRESTRESSING 9
Design of prestressed concrete tanks – Pipes
UNIT IV COMPOSITE CONSTRUCTION 9
Analysis for stresses – Estimate for deflections – Flexural and shear strength of composite
members
UNIT V PRE-STRESSED CONCRETE BRIDGES 9
General aspects – pretensioned prestressed bridge decks – Post tensioned prestressed bridge
decks – Principles of design only.
TOTAL: 45 PERIODS
TEXT BOOKS
1. Krishna Raju N., Prestressed concrete, Tata McGraw Hill Company, New Delhi 1998
2. Mallic S.K. and Gupta A.P., Prestressed concrete, Oxford and IBH publishing Co. Pvt. Ltd.
1997.
3. Rajagopalan, N, “Prestressed Concrete”, Alpha Science, 2002
REFERENCES
1. Ramaswamy G.S., Modern prestressed concrete design, Arnold Heinimen, New Delhi, 1990
2. Lin T.Y. Design of prestressed concrete structures, Asia Publishing House, Bombay 1995.
3. David A.Sheppard, William R. and Philips, Plant Cast precast and prestressed concrete – A
design guide, McGraw Hill, New Delhi 1992.
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CE 2405 COMPUTER AIDED DESIGN & DRAFTING LABORATORY L T P C
0 0 4 2
OBJECTIVES
 At the end of the course the student acquires hands on experience in design and
preparation of structural drawings for concrete / steel structures normally encountered in
Civil Engineering practice.
1. Design and drawing of RCC cantilever and counterfort type retaining walls with
reinforcement details
2. Design of solid slab and RCC Tee beam bridges for IRC loading and reinforcement
details
3. Design and drafting of Intz type water tank, Detailing of circular and rectangular water
tanks
4. Design of plate girder bridge – Twin Girder deck type railway bridge – Truss Girder
bridges – Detailed Drawings including connections
TOTAL: 60 PERIODS
TEXT BOOKS
1. Krishna Raju, “Structural Design & Drawing (Concrete & Steel)”, CBS Publishers 2004.
2. Punmia, B.C., Ashok Kumar Jain, Arun Kumar Jain, “Design of steel structures”, Lakshmi
publications Pvt. Ltd 2003.
REFERENCES
1. Krishnamurthy, D., “Structural Design & Drawing – Vol. II”, CBS Publishers & Distributors,
Delhi 1992.
2. Krishnamurthy, D., “Structural Design & Drawing – Vol. III Steel Structures”, CBS Publishers
& Distributors, New Delhi 1992.
EXAMINATION DURATION 4 HOURS
LIST OF EQUIPMENTS
1. Models of Structures - 1 each.
2. Computers Pentium IV - 30 Nos.
3. Analysis and Design Software
- Minimum 5 user License - 1 No.
4. Auto CAD Software
- Multi user License - 1 No.
CE 2406 DESIGN PROJECT L T P C
0 0 4 2
OBJECTIVE
 The objective of this course is to impart and improve the design capability of the student.
This course conceives purely a design problem in any one of the disciplines of Civil
Engineering; e.g., Design of an RC structure, Design of a waste water treatment plant,
Design of a foundation system, Design of traffic intersection etc. The design problem can
be allotted to either an individual student or a group of students comprising of not more
than four. At the end of the course the group should submit a complete report on the
design problem consisting of the data given, the design calculations, specifications if any
and complete set of drawings which follow th e desig n.
TOTAL: 60 PERIODS
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EVALUATION PROCEDURE
The method of evaluation will be as follows:
1. Internal Marks : 20 marks
(Decided by conducting 3 reviews by the guide appointed by the
Institution)
2. Evaluation of Project Report : 30 marks
(Evaluated by the external examiner appointed the University).
Every student belonging to the same group gets the same mark
3. Viva voce examination : 50 marks
(Evaluated by the internal examiner appointed by the HOD with the
approval of HOI, external examiner appointed by the University and
Guide of the course – with equal Weightage)
TOTAL: 100 MARKS
CE 2451 ENGINEERING ECONOMICS AND COST ANALYSIS L T P C
3 0 0 3
OBJECTIVE
 The main objective of this course is to make the Civil Engineering student know about
the basic law of economics, how to organise a business, the financial aspects related to
business, different methods of appraisal of projects and pricing techniques. At the end of
this course the student shall have the knowledge of how to start a construction business,
how to get finances, how to account, how to price and bid and how to assess the health
of a project.
UNIT I BASIC ECONOMICS 7
Definition of economics - nature and scope of economic science - nature and scope of
managerial economics - basic terms and concepts - goods - utility - value - wealth - factors of
production - land - its peculiarities - labour - economies of large and small scale - consumption -
wants - its characteristics and classification - law of diminishing marginal utility - relation
between economic decision and technical decision.
UNIT II DEMAND AND SCHEDULE 8
Demand - demand schedule - demand curve - law of demand - elasticity of demand - types of
elasticity - factors determining elasticity - measurement - its significance - supply - supply
schedule - supply curve - law of supply - elasticity of supply - time element in the determination
of value - market price and normal price - perfect competition - monopoly - monopolistic
competition.
UNIT III ORGANISATION 8
Forms of business - proprietorship - partnership - joint stock company - cooperative organisation
- state enterprise - mixed economy - money and banking - banking - kinds - commercial banks -
central banking functions - control of credit - monetary policy - credit instrument.
UNIT IV FINANCING 9
Types of financing - Short term borrowing - Long term borrowing - Internal generation of funds -
External commercial borrowings - Assistance from government budgeting support and
international finance corporations - analysis of financial statement – Balance Sheet - Profit and
Loss account - Funds flow statement.
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UNIT V COST AND BREAK EVEN ANALYSES 13
Types of costing – traditional costing approach - activity base costing - Fixed Cost – variable
cost – marginal cost – cost output relationship in the short run and in long run – pricing practice
– full cost pricing – marginal cost pricing – going rate pricing – bid pricing – pricing for a rate of
return – appraising project profitability –internal rate of return – pay back period – net present
value – cost benefit analysis – feasibility reports – appraisal process – technical feasibilityeconomic
feasibility – financial feasibility. Break even analysis - basic assumptions – break
even chart – managerial uses of break even analysis.
TOTAL: 45 PERIODS
TEXT BOOKS
1. Dewett K.K. & Varma J.D., Elementary Economic Theory, S Chand & Co., 2006
2. Sharma JC “Construction Management and Accounts” Satya Prakashan, New Delhi.
REFERENCES
1. Barthwal R.R., Industrial Economics - An Introductory Text Book, New Age
2. Jhingan M.L., Micro Economic Theory, Konark
3. Samuelson P.A., Economics - An Introductory Analysis, McGraw-Hill
4. Adhikary M., Managerial Economics
5. Khan MY and Jain PK “Financial Management” McGraw-Hill Publishing Co., Ltd
6. Varshney RL and Maheshwary KL “ Managerial Economics” S Chand and Co
CE 2453 PROJECT WORK L T P C
0 0 12 6
OBJECTIVE
The objective of the project work is to enable the students to work in convenient groups of not
more than four members in a group on a project involving theoretical and experimental studies
related to Civil Engineering. Every Project Work shall have a Guide who is a member of the
faculty of Civil Engineering of the college where the student is registered. The hours allotted for
this course shall be utilized by the students to receive directions from the Guide, on library
reading, laboratory work, computer analysis or field work and also to present in periodical
seminars the progress made in the project.
Each student shall finally produce a comprehensive report covering background information,
literature Survey, problem statement, Project work details and conclusions.
This experience of project work shall help the student in expanding his / her knowledge base
and also provide opportunity to utilise the creative ability and inference capability.
TOTAL: 180 PERIODS
EVALUATION PROCEDURE
The method of evaluation will be as follows:
1. Internal Marks : 20 marks
(decided by conducting 3 reviews by the guide appointed by the
Institution)
2. Evaluation of Project Report : 30 marks
(Evaluated by the external examiner appointed the University).
Every student belonging to the same group gets the same mark
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3. Viva voce examination : 50 marks
(evaluated by the internal examiner appointed by the HOD with the
approval of HOI, external examiner appointed by the University and
Guide of the course – with equal Weightage)
TOTAL: 100 MARKS
CE 2021 HYDROLOGY L T P C
3 0 0 3
OBJECTIVE
 At the end of the semester, the student shall be having a good understanding of all the
components of the hydrological cycle. The mechanics of rainfall, its spatial and temporal
measurement and their applications will be understood. Simple statistical analysis and
application of probability distribution of rainfall and run off shall also be understood.
Student will also learn simple methods of flood routing and ground water hydrology.
UNIT I PRECIPITATION 9
Hydrologic cycle – Types of precipitation – Forms of precipitation – Measurement of Rainfall –
Spatial measurement methods – Temporal measurement methods – Frequency analysis of
point rainfall – Intensity, duration, frequency relationship – Probable maximum precipitation.
UNIT II ABSTRACTION FROM PRECIPITATION 9
Losses from precipitation – Evaporation process – Reservoir evaporation – Infiltration process –
Infiltration capacity – Measurement of infiltration – Infiltration indices – Effective rainfall.
UNIT III HYDROGRAPHS 9
Factors affecting Hydrograph – Baseflow separation – Unit hydrograph – Derivation of unit
hydrograph – S curve hydrograph – Unit hydrograph of different deviations - Synthetic Unit
Hydrograph
UNIT IV FLOODS AND FLOOD ROUTING 9
Flood frequency studies – Recurrence interval – Gumbel’s method – Flood routing – Reservoir
flood routing – Muskingum’s Channel Routing – Flood control
UNIT V GROUND WATER HYDROLOGY 9
Types of aquifers – Darcy’s law – Dupuit’s assumptions – Confined Aquifer – Unconfined
Aquifer – Recuperation test – Transmissibility – Specific capacity – Pumping test – Steady flow
analysis only.
TOTAL: 45 PERIODS
TEXT BOOKS
1. Subramanya, K., “Engineering Hydrology”, Tata McGraw-Hill Publishing Co., Ltd., 2000
2. Raghunath, H.M., “Hydrology”, Wiley Eastern Ltd., 2000
REFERENCES
1. Chow, V.T. and Maidment, “Hydrology for Engineers”, McGraw-Hill Inc., Ltd., 2000
2. Singh, V.P., “Hydrology”, McGraw-Hill Inc., Ltd., 2000.
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CE 2022 CARTOGRAPHY L T P C
3 0 0 3
OBJECTIVE
 At the end of the course the student will posses knowledge about Cartographic
Concepts.
UNIT I INTRODUCTION 9
Cartography today - Nature of Cartography - History of Cartography - Graticules - Cartometry.
UNIT II EARTH 9
Earth-Map Relations - Basic Geodesy - Map Projections, Scale, Reference and Coordinate
system - Transformation - Basic Transformation - Affin Transformation.
UNIT III SOURCES OF DATA 9
Sources of data - Ground Survey and Positioning - Remote Sensing data collection - Census
and sampling - data - Models for digital cartographic information, Map digitizing.
UNIT IV PERCEPTION AND DESIGN 9
Cartographic design - Color theory and models - Color and pattern creation and specification -
Color and pattern - Typography and lettering the map - Map compilation.
UNIT V CARTOGRAPHY ABSTRACTION 9
Selection and Generalisation Principles - Symbolisation - Topographic and thematic maps - Map
production and Reproduction - Map series.
TOTAL: 45 PERIODS
TEXT BOOKS
1. R.W. ANSON and F.J. ORMELING, Basic Cartography for students and Technicians. Vol. I,
II and III, Elsevrir Applied Science Publishers 2nd Edition, 1994.
2. ARTHUR, H. ROBINSON Et al Elements of Cartography, Sixth Edition, John Wiley and
Sons, 1995.
3. John Campbell, Introductory Cartography Second Edition, 1994. Wm.C. Brown Publishers.
4. M.J.Kraak and F.J. Ormeling, Cartography: Visualisation and spatial data. Prentice Hall –
1996.
CE 2023 ELECTRONIC SURVEYING L T P C
3 0 0 3
OBJECTIVE
 At the end of the course the student will posses knowledge about Electronic surveying
UNIT I FUNDAMENTALS 7
Methods of measuring distance, historical development, basic principles of EDM, classifications,
applications and comparison with conventional surveying.
UNIT II BASIC ELETRONICS 8
Fundamentals of electronics, resonant circuits, semiconductors, Lasers, Cathode ray tube,
photo multiplier tube, transducers, oscillators, frequency mixing, modulation and demodulation,
Kerrcell modulator, measurement of phase difference, reflectors and power sources.
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UNIT III PROPAGATION OF ELECTROMAGNETIC WAVES 11
Definition, classification, applications, propagation properties, wave propagation at lower and
higher frequencies. Refractive index, factors affecting, computation of group refractive index for
light and near infrared waves at standard conditions and ambient conditions, reference
refractive index, first velocity correction, computation of refractive index for microwaves,
measurement of atmospheric parameters, mean refractive index, real time application of first
velocity correction, second velocity correction and total atmospheric correction.
UNIT IV ELECTROMAGNETIC DISTANCE MEASURING SYSTEM 11
Electro-optical system, measuring principle, working principle, sources of error, infrared EDM
instruments, Laser EDM instruments and total station. Microwave system, measuring principle,
working principle, sources of error, microwave EDM instruments, comparison with Electrooptical
system, care and maintenance of EDM instruments, Modern Positioning Systems. EDM
traversing, trilateration and base line measurement using EDM.
UNIT V FIELD STUDIES 8
Study o different EDM instruments and Total Station. EDM traversing, trilateration and base line
measurement using EDM.
TOTAL: 45 PERIODS
REFERENCES
1. Burnside, C.D. Electromagnetic distance measurement Crosby Lock wood staples, U.K.
1971.
2. Rueger, J.M. Electronic Distance Measurement, Springer-Verlag, Berlin, 1990.
3. Laurila, S.H. Electronic Surveying in Practice, John Wiley and Sons Inc, 1983.
4. Soastamoinen, J.J. Surveyor’s guide to electro-magnetic Distance Measurement, Adam
Hilger Ltd., 1967.
CE2024 REMOTE SENSING TECHNIQUES AND GIS L T P C
3 0 0 3
OBJECTIVE
 To introduce the students to the basic concepts and principles of various components of
remote sensing.
 To provide an exposure to GIS and its practical applications in civil engineering.
UNIT I EMR AND ITS INTERACTION WITH ATMOSPHERE & EARTH MATERIAL 9
Definition of remote sensing and its components – Electromagnetic spectrum – wavelength
regions important to remote sensing – Wave theory, Particle theory, Stefan-Boltzman and
Wein’s Displacement Law – Atmospheric scattering, absorption – Atmospheric windows –
spectral signature concepts – typical spectral reflective characteristics of water, vegetation and
soil.
UNIT II PLATFORMS AND SENSORS 9
Types of platforms – orbit types, Sun-synchronous and Geosynchronous – Passive and Active
sensors – resolution concept – Pay load description of important Earth Resources and
Meteorological satellites – Airborne and spaceborne TIR and microwave sensors.
UNIT III IMAGE INTERPRETATION AND ANALYSIS 9
Types of Data Products – types of image interpretation – basic elements of image interpretation
- visual interpretation keys – Digital Image Processing – Pre-processing – image enhancement
techniques – multispectral image classification – Supervised and unsupervised.
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UNIT IV GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEM 9
Introduction – Maps – Definitions – Map projections – types of map projections – map analysis –
GIS definition – basic components of GIS – standard GIS softwares – Data type – Spatial and
non-spatial (attribute) data – measurement scales – Data Base Management Systems (DBMS).
UNIT V DATA ENTRY, STORAGE AND ANALYSIS 9
Data models – vector and raster data – data compression – data input by digitization and
scanning – attribute data analysis – integrated data analysis – Modeling in GIS Highway
alignment studies – Land Information System.
TOTAL: 45 PERIODS
TEXT BOOKS
1. Lillesand, T.M., Kiefer, R.W. and J.W.Chipman. (2004). Remote Sensing and Image
Interpretation. V Edn. John Willey and Sons (Asia) Pvt. Ltd., New Delhi. Pp:763.
2. Anji Reddy, M. (2001). Textbook of Remote Sensing and Geographical Information System.
Second edn. BS Publications, Hyderabad.
REFERENCES
1. Lo. C.P.and A.K.W.Yeung (2002). Concepts and Techniques of Geographic Information
Systems. Prentice-Hall of India Pvt. Ltd., New Delhi. Pp:492.
2. Peter A.Burrough, Rachael A.McDonnell (2000). Principles of GIS. Oxford University Press.
3. Ian Heywood (2000). An Introduction to GIS. Pearson Education Asia.
CE 2025 ARCHITECTURE L T P C
3 0 0 3
OBJECTIVE
 To provide the basic knowledge on the principles of design of buildings relating to the
environment and climate.
UNIT I ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN 8
Architectural Design – an analysis – integration of function and aesthetics – Introduction to basic
elements and principles of design.
UNIT II SITE PLANNING 9
Surveys – Site analysis – Development Control – Layout regulations- Layout design concepts.
UNIT III BUILDING TYPES 12
Residential, institutional, commercial and Industrial – Application of anthropometry and space
standards-Inter relationships of functions – Safety standards – Building rules and regulations –
Integration of building services – Interior design
UNIT IV CLIMATE AND ENVIRONMENTAL RESPONSIVE DESIGN 8
Man and environment interaction- Factors that determine climate – Characteristics of climate
types – Design for various climate types – Passive and active energy controls – Green building
concept
UNIT V TOWN PLANNING 8
Planning – Definition, concepts and processes- Urban planning standards and zoning
regulations- Urban renewal – Conservation – Principles of Landscape desi g n
TOTAL: 45 PERIODS
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REFERENCES
1. Francis D.K. Ching, “Architecture: Form, Space and Order”, VNR, N.Y., 1999.
2. Givoni B., “Man Climate and Architecture”, Applied Science, Barking ESSEX, 1982
3. Edward D.Mills, “Planning and Architects Handbook”, Butterworth London, 1995.
4. Gallian B.Arthur and Simon Eisner, “The Urban Pattern – City Planning and Design”,
Affiliated Press Pvt. Ltd., New Delhi, 1995.
5. Margaret Robert, “An Introduction to Town Planning Techniques”, HutchinsoLondon ,
1990.
GE 2021 PROFESSIONAL ETHICS IN ENGINEERING L T P C
3 0 0 3
UNIT I ENGINEERING ETHICS 9
Senses of ‘Engineering Ethics’ – Variety of moral issues – Types of inquiry – Moral dilemmas –
Moral Autonomy – Kohlberg’s theory – Gilligan’s theory – Consensus and Controversy –
Professions and Professionalism – Professional Ideals and Virtues – Uses of Ethical Theories.
UNIT II ENGINEERING AS SOCIAL EXPERIMENTATION 9
Engineering as Experimentation – Engineers as responsible Experimenters – Research Ethics -
Codes of Ethics – Industrial Standards - A Balanced Outlook on Law – The Challenger Case
Study
UNIT III ENGINEER’S RESPONSIBILITY FOR SAFETY 9
Safety and Risk – Assessment of Safety and Risk – Risk Benefit Analysis – Reducing Risk –
The Government Regulator’s Approach to Risk - Chernobyl Case Studies and Bhopal
UNIT IV RESPONSIBILITIES AND RIGHTS 9
Collegiality and Loyalty – Respect for Authority – Collective Bargaining – Confidentiality –
Conflicts of Interest – Occupational Crime – Professional Rights – Employee Rights –
Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) - Discrimination
UNIT V GLOBAL ISSUES 9
Multinational Corporations – Business Ethics - Environmental Ethics – Computer Ethics - Role
in Technological Development – Weapons Development – Engineers as Managers – Consulting
Engineers – Engineers as Expert Witnesses and Advisors – Honesty – Moral Leadership –
Sample Code of Conduct
TOTAL: 45 PERIODS
TEXT BOOKS
1. Mike Martin and Roland Schinzinger, “Ethics in Engineering”, McGraw Hill, New York, 2005.
2. Charles E Harris, Michael S Pritchard and Michael J Rabins, “Engineering Ethics –
Concepts and Cases”, Thompson Learning, 2000.
REFERENCES
1. Charles D Fleddermann, “Engineering Ethics”, Prentice Hall, New Mexico, 1999.
2. John R Boatright, “Ethics and the Conduct of Business”, Pearson Education, 2003
3. Edmund G Seebauer and Robert L Barry, “Fundamentals of Ethics for Scientists and
Engineers”, Oxford University Press, 2001.
4. Prof. (Col) P S Bajaj and Dr. Raj Agrawal, “Business Ethics – An Indian Perspective”,
Biztantra, New Delhi, 2004.
5. David Ermann and Michele S Shauf, “Computers, Ethics and Society”, Oxford University
Press, (2003).
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GE 2022 TOTAL QUALITY MANAGEMENT L T P C
3 0 0 3
UNIT I INTRODUCTION 9
Introduction - Need for quality - Evolution of quality - Definition of quality - Dimensions of
manufacturing and service quality - Basic concepts of TQM - Definition of TQM – TQM
Framework - Contributions of Deming, Juran and Crosby – Barriers to TQM.
UNIT II TQM PRINCIPLES 9
Leadership – Strategic quality planning, Quality statements - Customer focus – Customer
orientation, Customer satisfaction, Customer complaints, Customer retention - Employee
involvement – Motivation, Empowerment, Team and Teamwork, Recognition and Reward,
Performance appraisal - Continuous process improvement – PDSA cycle, 5s, Kaizen - Supplier
partnership – Partnering, Supplier selection, Supplier Rating.
UNIT III TQM TOOLS & TECHNIQUES I 9
The seven traditional tools of quality – New management tools – Six-sigma: Concepts,
methodology, applications to manufacturing, service sector including IT – Bench marking –
Reason to bench mark, Bench marking process – FMEA – Stages, Types.
UNIT IV TQM TOOLS & TECHNIQUES II 9
Quality circles – Quality Function Deployment (QFD) – Taguchi quality loss function – TPM –
Concepts, improvement needs – Cost of Quality – Performance measures.
UNIT V QUALITY SYSTEMS 9
Need for ISO 9000- ISO 9000-2000 Quality System – Elements, Documentation, Quality
auditing- QS 9000 – ISO 14000 – Concepts, Requirements and Benefits – Case studies of TQM
implementation in manufacturing and service sectors including IT.
TOTAL: 45 PERIODS
TEXT BOOK
1. Dale H.Besterfiled, et at., “Total Quality Management”, Pearson Education Asia,
3rd Edition, Indian Reprint (2006).
REFERENCES
1. James R. Evans and William M. Lindsay, “The Management and Control of Quality”, 6th
Edition, South-Western (Thomson Learning), 2005.
2. Oakland, J.S., “TQM – Text with Cases”, Butterworth – Heinemann Ltd., Oxford, 3rd Edition,
2003.
3. Suganthi,L and Anand Samuel, “Total Quality Management”, Prentice Hall (India) Pvt.
Ltd.,2006.
4. Janakiraman, B and Gopal, R.K, “Total Quality Management – Text and Cases”, Prentice
Hall (India) Pvt. Ltd., 2006.
GE 2023 FUNDAMENTALS OF NANOSCIENCE L T P C
3 0 0 3
UNIT I INTRODUCTION 9
Nanoscale Science and Technology- Implications for Physics, Chemistry, Biology and
Engineering-Classifications of nanostructured materials- nano particles- quantum dots,
nanowires-ultra-thinfilms-multilayered materials. Length Scales involved and effect on
properties: Mechanical, Electronic, Optical, Magnetic and Thermal properties. Introduction to
properties and motivation for study (qualitative only).
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UNIT II PREPARATION METHODS 10
Bottom-up Synthesis-Top-down Approach: Precipitation, Mechanical Milling, Colloidal routes,
Self-assembly, Vapour phase deposition, MOCVD, Sputtering, Evaporation, Molecular Beam
Epitaxy, Atomic Layer Epitaxy, MOMBE.
UNIT III PATTERNING AND LITHOGRAPHY FOR NANOSCALE DEVICES 7
Introduction to optical/UV electron beam and X-ray Lithography systems and processes, Wet
etching, dry (Plasma /reactive ion) etching, Etch resists-dip pen lithography
UNIT IV PREPARATION ENVIRONMENTS 9
Clean rooms: specifications and design, air and water purity, requirements for particular
processes, Vibration free environments: Services and facilities required. Working practices,
sample cleaning, Chemical purification, chemical and biological contamination, Safety issues,
flammable and toxic hazards, biohazards.
UNIT V CHARECTERISATION TECHNIQUES 10
X-ray diffraction technique, Scanning Electron Microscopy - environmental techniques,
Transmission Electron Microscopy including high-resolution imaging, Surface Analysis
techniques- AFM, SPM, STM, SNOM, ESCA, SIMS-Nanoindentation
TOTAL: 45 PERIODS
TEXT BOOKS
1. A.S. Edelstein and R.C. Cammearata, eds., “Nanomaterials: Synthesis, Properties and
Applications”, Institute of Physics Publishing, Bristol and Philadelphia, 1996.
2. N John Dinardo, “Nanoscale charecterisation of surfaces & Interfaces”, 2nd edition,
Weinheim Cambridge, Wiley-VCH, 2000
REFERENCES
1. G Timp (Editor), “Nanotechnology”, AIP press/Springer, 1999.
2. Akhlesh Lakhtakia (Editor), “The Hand Book of Nano Technology, Nanometer Structure,
Theory, Modeling and Simulations”. Prentice-Hall of India (P) Ltd, New Delhi, 2007.
GE2071 INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS (IPR) L T P C
3 0 0 3
UNIT I 9
Introduction – Invention and Creativity – Intellectual Property (IP) – Importance – Protection of
IPR – Basic types of property (i). Movable Property - Immovable Property and - Intellectual
Property.
UNIT II 9
IP – Patents – Copyrights and related rights – Trade Marks and rights arising from Trademark
registration – Definitions – Industrial Designs and Integrated circuits – Protection of Geographical
Indications at national and International levels – Application Procedures..
UNIT III 9
International convention relating to Intellectual Property – Establishment of WIPO – Mission and
Activities – History – General Agreement on Trade and Tariff (GATT) – TRIPS Agreement.
UNIT IV 9
Indian Position Vs WTO and Strategies – Indian IPR legislations – commitments to WTO-Patent
Ordinance and the Bill – Draft of a national Intellectual Property Policy – Present against unfair
competition.
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UNIT V 9
Case Studies on – Patents (Basumati rice, turmeric, Neem, etc.) – Copyright and related rights
– Trade Marks – Industrial design and Integrated circuits – Geographic indications – Protection
against unfair competition.
TOTAL: 45 PERIODS
TEXT BOOK
1. Subbaram N.R. “Handbook of Indian Patent Law and Practice “, S. Viswanathan Printers
and Publishers Pvt. Ltd., 1998.
REFERENCES
1. Eli Whitney, United States Patent Number: 72X, Cotton Gin, March 14, 1794.
2. Intellectual Property Today: Volume 8, No. 5, May 2001, [www.iptoday.com].
3. Using the Internet for non-patent prior art searches, Derwent IP Matters, July 2000.
www.ipmatters.net/features/000707_gibbs.html.
GE 2072 INDIAN CONSTITUTION AND SOCIETY L T P C
3 0 0 3
UNIT I 9
Historical Background – Constituent Assembly of India – Philosophical foundations of the Indian
Constitution – Preamble – Fundamental Rights – Directive Principles of State Policy –
Fundamental Duties – Citizenship – Constitutional Remedies for citizens.
UNIT II 9
Union Government – Structures of the Union Government and Functions – President – Vice
President – Prime Minister – Cabinet – Parliament – Supreme Court of India – Judicial Review.
UNIT III 9
State Government – Structure and Functions – Governor – Chief Minister – Cabinet –
State Legislature – Judicial System in States – High Courts and other Subordinate Courts.
UNIT IV 9
Indian Federal System – Center – State Relations – President’s Rule – Constitutional
Amendments – Constitutional Functionaries - Assessment of working of the Parliamentary
System in India.
UNIT V 9
Society : Nature, Meaning and definition; Indian Social Structure; Castle, Religion, Language in
India; Constitutional Remedies for citizens – Political Parties and Pressure Groups; Right of
Women, Children and Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes and other Weaker Sections.
TOTAL: 45 PERIODS
TEXT BOOKS
1. Durga Das Basu, “ Introduction to the Constitution of India “, Prentice Hall of India, New
Delhi.
2. R.C.Agarwal, “ (1997) Indian Political System “, S.Chand and Company, New Delhi.
3. Maciver and Page, “ Society: An Introduction Analysis “, Mac Milan India Ltd.,New Delhi.
4. K.L.Sharma, “ (1997) Social Stratification in India: Issues and Themes “, Jawaharlal Nehru
University, New Delhi.
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REFERENCES
1. Sharma, Brij Kishore, “ Introduction to the Constitution of India:, Prentice Hall of India, New
Delhi.
2. U.R.Gahai, “ (1998) Indian Political System “, New Academic Publishing House, Jalaendhar.
3. R.N. Sharma, “ Indian Social Problems “, Media Promoters and Publishers Pvt. Ltd.
4. Yogendra Singh, “ (1997) Social Stratification and Charge in India “, Manohar,
New Delhi.
CE 2026 TRAFFIC ENGINEERING AND MANAGEMENT L T P C
3 0 0 3
OBJECTIVE
 The students acquire comprehensive knowledge of traffic surveys and studies such as
‘Volume Count’, ‘Speed and delay’, ‘Origin and destination’, ‘Parking’, ‘Pedestrian’ and
‘Accident surveys’. They achieve knowledge on design of ‘at grade’ and ‘grade
separated’ intersections. They also become familiar with various traffic control and traffic
management measures.
UNIT I INTRODUCTION 9
Significance and scope, Characteristics of Vehicles and Road Users, Skid Resistance and
Braking Efficiency (Problems), Components of Traffic Engineering- Road, Traffic and Land Use
Characteristics
UNIT II TRAFFIC SURVEYS AND ANALYSIS 9
Surveys and Analysis - Volume, Capacity, Speed and Delays, Origin and Destination, Parking,
Pedestrian Studies, Accident Studies and Safety Level of Services- Basic principles of Traffic
Flow.
UNIT III TRAFFIC CONTROL 9
Traffic signs, Road markings, Design of Traffic signals and Signal co-ordination (Problems),
Traffic control aids and Street furniture, Street Lighting, Computer applications in Signal design
UNIT IV GEOMETRIC DESIGN OF INTERSECTIONS 9
Conflicts at Intersections, Classification of ‘At Grade Intersections, - Channallised Intersections
- Principles of Intersection Design, Elements of Intersection Design, Rotary design, Grade
Separation and interchanges - Design principles.
UNIT V TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT 9
Traffic Management- Transportation System Management (TSM) - Travel Demand
Management (TDM), Traffic Forecasting techniques, Restrictions on turning movements, Oneway
Streets, Traffic Segregation, Traffic Calming, Tidal flow operations, Exclusive Bus Lanes,
Introduction to Intelligent Transportation System (ITS).
TOTAL: 45 PERIODS
TEXT BOOKS
1. Kadiyali L R, Traffic Engineering and Transport Planning, Khanna Technical Publications,
Delhi, 2000.
2. Khanna K and Justo C E G, Highway Engineering, Khanna Publishers, Roorkee, 2001.
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REFERENCES
1. Indian Roads Congress (IRC) specifications: Guidelines and special publications on Traffic
Planning and Management
2. Guidelines of Ministry of Road Transport and Highways, Government of India.
3. Subhash C.Saxena, A Course in Traffic Planning and Design, Dhanpat Rai Publications,
New Delhi, 1989.
4. Transportation Engineering – An Introduction, C.Jotin Khisty, B.Kent Lall, Prentice Hall of
India Pvt Ltd, 2006.
CE 2027 HOUSING PLANNING AND MANAGEMENT L T P C
3 0 0 3
OBJECTIVE
 The objective of the course is to train the students to have a comprehensive knowledge
of planning, design, evaluation, construction and financing of housing projects. The
course focuses on cost effective construction materials and methods. Emphasis has also
been given on the principles of sustainable housing policies and programmes.
UNIT I INTRODUCTION TO HOUSING 9
Definition of Basic Terms – House, Home, Household, Apartments, Multi storeyed Buildings,
Special Buildings, Objectives and Strategies of National Housing Policies, Principle of
Sustainable Housing, Housing Laws at State level, Bye-laws at Urban and Rural Local Bodies –
levels - Development Control Regulations, Institutions for Housing at National, State and Local
levels
UNIT II HOUSING PROGRAMMES 9
Basic Concepts, Contents and Standards for Housing Programmes - Sites and Services,
Neighborhoods, Open Development Plots, Apartments, Rental Housing, Co-operative Housing,
Slum Housing Programmes, Role of Public, Private and Non-Government Organizations
UNIT III PLANNING AND DESIGN OF HOUSING PROJECTS 9
Formulation of Housing Projects – Site Analysis, Layout Design, Design of Housing Units
(Design Problems)
UNIT IV CONSTRUCTION TECHNIQUES AND COST-EFFECTIVE MATERIALS 9
New Constructions Techniques – Cost Effective Modern Construction Materials, Building
Centers – Concept, Functions and Performance Evaluation
UNIT V HOUSING FINANCE AND PROJECT APPRAISAL 9
Appraisal of Housing Projects – Housing Finance, Cost Recovery – Cash Flow Analysis,
Subsidy and Cross Subsidy, Pricing o f Housing Units, Rents, Recovery Pattern (Problems).
TOTAL: 45 PERIODS
TEXT BOOKS
1. Meera Mehta and Dinesh Mehta, Metropolitan Housing Markets, Sage Publications Pvt.
Ltd., New Delhi, 1999.
2. Francis Cherunilam and Odeyar D Heggade, Housing in India, Himalaya Publishing House,
Bombay, 1997.
REFERENCES
1. Development Control Rules for Chennai Metropolitan Area, CMA, Chennai, 2002.
2. UNCHS, National Experiences with Shelter Delivery for the Poorest Groups, UNCHS
(Habitat), Nairobi, 1994.
3. National Housing Policy, 1994, Government of India.
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CE 2028 GROUND WATER ENGINEERING L T P C
3 0 0 3
OBJECTIVE
 To understand the distribution of ground water, evaluation of aquifer parameters, solving
ground water equations. Ground water quality and development of ground water
methods are dealt.
UNIT I FUNDAMENTALS OF GROUND WATER 9
Introduction – Characteristic of Ground water – Distribution of water - ground water column –
Permeability - Darcy's Law - Types of aquifers - Hydrogeological Cycle – water level
fluctuations.
UNIT II HYDRAULICS OF FLOW 9
Storage coefficient - Specific field - Heterogeneity and Anisotrophy -Transmissivity - Governing
equations of ground water flow - Steady state flow - Dupuit Forchheimer assumptions - Velocity
potential - Flow nets
UNIT III ESTIMATION OF PARAMETERS 9
Transmissivity and Storativity – Pumping test - Unsteady state flow - Thiess method - Jacob
method - Image well theory – Effect of partial penetrations of wells - Collectors wells.
UNIT IV GROUND WATER DEVELOPMENT 9
Infiltration gallery - Conjunctive use - Artificial recharge Rainwater harvesting - Safe yield -Yield
test – Geophysical methods – Selection of pumps.
UNIT V WATER QUALITY 9
Ground water chemistry - Origin, movement and quality - Water quality standards - Saltwater
intrusion –Environmental concern
TOTAL: 45 PERIODS
TEXT BOOKS
1. Raghunath H.M., “Ground Water Hydrology”, Wiley Eastern Ltd., 2000.
2. Todd D.K., “Ground Water Hydrology”, John Wiley and Sons, 2000.
REFERENCE
1. C Walton, “Ground Water Resource Evaluation”, McGraw-Hill Publications.
CE 2029 MANAGEMENT OF IRRIGATION SYSTEMS L T P C
3 0 0 3 OBJECTIVE
 At the end of the semester, the student shall have a clear concept of irrigation water
management practices of the past, present and future. He/she shall also be able to
appreciate the importance due and duly given to stake holders.
UNIT I IRRIGATION SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS 9
Irrigation systems – Supply and demand of water – Cropping pattern – Crop rotation – Crop
diversification – Estimation of total and peak crop water requirements – Effective and
dependable rainfall – Irrigation efficiencies.
UNIT II IRRIGATION SCHEDULING 8
Time of irrigation – Critical stages of water need of crops – Criteria for scheduling irrigation –
Frequency and interval of irrigation.
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UNIT III MANAGEMENT 9
Structural and non-structural strategies in water use and management – Conjunctive use of
surface and ground waters – Quality of irrigation water.
UNIT IV OPERATION 9
Operational plans – Main canals, laterals and field channels – Water control and regulating
structures – Performance indicators – Case study
UNIT V INVOLVEMENT OF STAKE HOLDERS 10
Farmer’s participation in System operation – Water user’s associations – Farmer councils –
Changing paradigms on irrigation management – Participatory irrigation management
TOTAL: 45 PERIODS
TEXT BOOKS
1. Dilip Kumar Majumdar, “Irrigation Water Management – Principles and Practice”, Prentice
Hall of India Pvt. Ltd., New Delhi, 2000
2. Hand book on Irrigation Water Requirement, R.T. Gandhi, et. al., Water Management
Division, Department of Agriculture, Ministry of Agriculture, New Delhi
REFERENCES
1. Hand Book on Irrigation System Operation Practices, Water Resources Management and
Training Project, Technical report No. 33, CWC, New Delhi, 1990
2. Maloney, C. and Raju, K.V., “Managing Irrigation Together”, Practice and Policy in India,
Stage Publication, New Delhi, India, 1994.
CE 2030 COASTAL ZONE MANAGEMENT L T P C
3 0 0 3
OBJECTIVE
 At the end of the semester, the student shall be able to understand the coastal
processes, coastal dynamics, impacts of structures like docks, harbours and quays
leading to simple management perspectives along the coastal zone.
UNIT I COASTAL ZONE 9
Coastal zone – Coastal zone regulations – Beach profile – Surf zone – Off shore – Coastal
waters – Estuaries – Wet lands and Lagoons – Living resources – Non living resources.
UNIT II WAVE DYNAMICS 10
Wave classification – Airy’s Linear Wave theory – Deep water waves – Shallow water waves –
Wave pressure – Wave energy – Wave Decay – Reflection, Refraction and Diffraction of waves
– Breaking of waves – Wave force on structures – Vertical – Sloping and stepped barriers –
Force on piles.
UNIT III WAVE FORECASTING AND TIDES 9
Need for forecasting - SMB and PNJ methods of wave forecasting – Classification of tides –
Darwin’s equilibrium theory of tides – Effects on structures – seiches, Surges and Tsunamis.
UNIT IV COASTAL PROCESSES 8
Erosion and depositional shore features – Methods of protection – Littoral currents – Coastal
aquifers – Sea water intrusion – Impact of sewage disposal in seas.
UNIT V HARBOURS 9
Structures near coast – Selection of site – Types and selection of break waters – Need and
mode of dredging – Selection of dredgers – Effect of Mangalore forest.
TOTAL: 45 PERIODS
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TEXT BOOKS
1. Richard Sylvester, “Coastal Engineering, Volume I and II”, Elseiner Scientific Publishing Co.,
1999
2. Quinn, A.D., “Design & Construction of Ports and Marine Structures”, McGraw-Hill Book Co.,
1999
REFERENCES
1. Ed. A.T. Ippen, “Coastline Hydrodynamics”, McGraw-Hill Inc., New York, 1993
2. Dwivedi, S.N., Natarajan, R and Ramachandran, S., “Coastal Zone Management in Tamilnadu”.
CE 2031 WATER RESOURCES ENGINEERING L T P C
3 0 0 3
OBJECTIVE
 The student is exposed to the different phases in Water Resources viz planning,
collection of relevant data on water resources and also on National Water Policy.
Reservoir planning, management and economic analysis aspects are covered in detail.
UNIT I GENERAL 9
Water resources survey – Water resources of India and Tamilnadu – Description of water
resources planning – Economics of water resources planning, physical and socio economic data
– National Water Policy – Collection of meteorological and hydrological data for water resources
development.
UNIT II NETWORK DESIGN 9
Hydrologic measurements – Analysis of hydrologic data – Hydrologic station network – Station
network design – Statistical techniques in network design.
UNIT III WATER RESOURCE NEEDS 9
Consumptive and non-consumptive water use - Estimation of water requirements for irrigation,
for drinking and navigation - Water characteristics and quality – Scope and aims of master plan
- Concept of basin as a unit for development - Water budget and development plan.
UNIT IV RESERVOIR PLANNING AND MANAGEMENT 9
Reservoir - Single and multipurpose – Multi objective - Fixation of Storage capacity -Strategies
for reservoir operation - Sedimentation of reservoirs - Design flood-levees and flood walls -
Channel improvement.
UNIT V ECONOMIC ANALYSIS 9
Estimation of cost and Evaluation of Benefits - Discount rate - Discounting factors - Discounting
techniques – Computer Applications.
TOTAL: 45 PERIODS
TEXT BOOKS
1. Linsley R.K. and Franzini J.B, “Water Resources Engineering”, McGraw-Hill Inc, 2000.
2. Douglas J.L. and Lee R.R., “Economics of Water Resources Planning”, Tata McGraw-Hill
Inc. 2000.
3. Duggal, K.N. and Soni, J.P., “Elements of Water Resources Engineering”, New Age
International Publishers
REFERENCES
1. Chaturvedi M.C., “Water Resources Systems Planning and Management”, Tata McGraw-Hill
Inc., New Delhi, 1997.
2. Goodman Alvin S., “Principles of Water Resources Planning”, Prentice-Hall, 1984.
3. Maass et al. Design of Water Resources Systems, Macmillan, 1968.
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CE 2032 PAVEMENT ENGINEERING L T P C
3 0 0 3
OBJECTIVE
 Student gains knowledge on various IRC guidelines for designing flexible and rigid
pavements. Further, he/she will be in a position to assess quality and serviceability
conditions of roads.
UNIT I TYPE OF PAVEMENT AND STRESS DISTRIBUTION ON LAYERED SYSTEM 9
Introduction - Pavement as layered structure - Pavement types - flexible and rigid -Stress and
deflections in pavements under repeated loading
UNIT II DESIGN OF FLEXIBLE PAVEMENTS 9
Flexible pavement design - Empirical - Semi empirical and theoretical Methods - Design
procedure as per latest IRC guidelines – Design and specification of rural roads
UNIT III DESIGN OF RIGID PAVEMENTS 9
Cement concrete pavements - Modified Westergard approach - Design procedure as per latest
IRC guidelines - Joints in rigid pavements - Concrete roads and their scope in India.
UNIT IV PERFORMANCE EVALUATION AND MAINTENANCE 9
Pavement Evaluation [Condition and evaluation surveys (Surface Appearance, Cracks, Patches
And Pot Holes, Undulations, Ravelling, Roughness, Skid Resistance), Structural Evaluation By
Deflection Measurements, Present Serviceability Index]
Pavement maintenance. [IRC Recommendations Only]
UNIT V STABILISATION OF PAVEMENTS 9
Stabilisation with special reference to highway pavements - Choice of stabilisers -Testing and
field control –Stabilisation for rural roads in India -use of Geosynthetics (geotextiles & geogrids)
in roads.
TOTAL: 45 PERIODS
TEXT BOOKS
1. Kadiyali, L.R., “Principles and Practice of Highway Engineering”, Khanna tech. Publications,
New Delhi, 1989.
2. Wright, P.H., “Highway Engineers”, John Wiley & Sons, Inc., New York, 1996
3. Yoder R.J and Witczak M.W., “Principles of Pavement Design”, John Wiley, 1975.
REFERENCES
1. Design and Specification of Rural Roads (Manual), Ministry of rural roads, Government of
India, New Delhi, 2001.
2. Guidelines for the Design of Flexible Pavements, IRC:37 - 2001, The Indian roads
Congress, New Delhi.
3. Guideline for the Design of Rigid Pavements for Highways, IRC:58-1998, The Indian Roads
Congress, New Delh.
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CE 2033 GROUND IMPROVEMENT TECHNIQUES L T P C
3 0 0 3
OBJECTIVE
 After this course, the student is expected to identify basic deficiencies of various soil
deposits and he/she be in a position to decide various ways and means of improving the
soil and implementing techniques of improvement.
UNIT I INTRODUCTION 9
Role of ground improvement in foundation engineering - methods of ground improvement –
Geotechnical problems in alluvial, laterite and black cotton soils -Selection of suitable ground
improvement techniques based on soil condition.
UNIT II DRAINAGE AND DEWATERING 9
Drainage techniques - Well points - Vaccum and electroosmotic methods - Seepage analysis for
two dimensional flow-fully and partially penetrating slots in homogenous deposits (Simple cases
only).
UNIT III INSITU TREATMENT OF COHESIONLESS AND COHESIVE SOILS 9
Insitu densification of cohesionless and consolidation of cohesive soils -Dynamic compaction
and consolidation - Vibrofloation - Sand pile compaction - Preloading with sand drains and fabric
drains – Stone columns – Lime piles - Installation techniques only - relative merits of various
methods and their limitations.
UNIT IV EARTH REINFORCEMENT 9
Concept of reinforcement - Types of reinforcement material - Applications of reinforced earth –
use of Geotextiles for filtration, drainage and separation in road and other works.
UNIT V GROUT TECHNIQUES 9
Types of grouts - Grouting equipment and machinery - Injection methods - Grout monitoring –
Stabilisation with cement, lime and chemicals - Stabilisation of expansive soils.
TOTAL: 45 PERIODS
TEXT BOOKS
1. Koerner R.M., “Construction and Geotechnical Methods in Foundation Engineering”,
McGraw-Hill, 1994.
2. Purushothama Raj, P. “Ground Improvement Techniques”, Tata McGraw-Hill Publishing
Company, New Delhi, 1995
REFERENCES
1. Moseley M.P., Ground Improvement Blockie Academic and Professional, Chapman and
Hall, Glassgow, 1993.
2. Jones J.E.P., Earth Reinforcement and Soil Structure, Butterworths, 1995.
3. Koerner, R.M., “Design with Geosynthetics”, (3rd Edition) Prentice Hall, New Jersey, 2002
4. Jewell, R.A., “Soil Reinforcement with Geotextiles”, CIRIA special publication, London, 1996
5. Das, B.M., “Principles of Foundation Engineering”, Thomson Books / Cole, 2003.
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CE 2034 INTRODUCTION TO SOIL DYNAMICS AND MACHINE FOUNDATIONS
L T P C
3 0 0 3
OBJECTIVE
 At the end of this program the, student is expected to assess the dynamic properties of
soil and various design parameters required for the design of machine foundation as well
as design of foundation for various reciprocating machines.
UNIT I INTRODUCTION 9
Vibration of elementary systems-vibratory motion-single degree freedom system-free and forced
vibration with and without damping
UNIT II WAVES AND WAVE PROPAGATION 9
Wave propagation in an elastic homogeneous isotropic medium- Raleigh, shear and
compression waves-waves in elastic half space
UNIT III DYNAMIC PROPERTIES OF SOILS 9
Elastic properties of soils-coefficient of elastic, uniform and non-uniform compression - sheareffect
of vibration dissipative properties of soils-determination of dynamic properties of soilcodal
provisions
UNIT IV DESIGN PROCEDURES 9
Design criteria -dynamic loads - simple design procedures for foundations under reciprocating
machines - machines producing impact loads - rotary type machines
UNIT V VIBRATION ISOLATION 9
Vibration isolation technique-mechanical isolation-foundation isolation-isolation by locationisolation
by barriers- active passive isolation tests.
TOTAL: 45 PERIODS
TEXT BOOKS
1. S.Prakesh & V.K Puri, Foundation for machines, McGraw-Hill 1993
2. Srinivasulu, P & Vaidyanathan, Hand book of Machine Foundations, McGraw-Hill, 1996
REFERENCES
1. Swamisaran,“Soil Dynamics and Machine Foundations”,Galgotia Publications Pvt. Ltd, 1999
2. Kramar S.L, “Geotechnical Earthquake Engineering”, Prentice Hall International series,
Pearson Education (Singapore) Pvt. Ltd.
3. Kameswara Rao, “Dynamics Soil Tests and Applications”, Wheeler Publishing, New Delhi,
2003
4. Kameswara Rao, “Vibration Analysis and Foundation Dynamics”, Wheeler Publishing, New
Delhi, 1998
5. IS code of Practice for Design and Construction of Machine Foundations, McGraw-Hill,
1996.
6. Moore P.J., “Analysis and Design of Foundation for Vibration”, Oxford and IBH, 1995.
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CE 2035 ROCK ENGINEERING L T P C
3 0 0 3
OBJECTIVE
 Student gains the knowledge on the mechanics of rock and its applications in
underground structures and rock slope stability analysis.
UNIT I CLASSIFICATION AND INDEX PROPERTIES OF ROCKS 7
Geological classification – Index properties of rock systems – Classification of rock masses for
engineering purpose.
UNIT II ROCK STRENGTH AND FAILURE CRITERIA 11
Modes of rock failure – Strength of rock – Laboratory and field measurement of shear, tensile
and compressive strength – Stress strain behaviour in compression – Mohr-coulomb failure
criteria and empirical criteria for failure – Deformability of rock.
UNIT III INITIAL STRESSES AND THEIR MEASUREMENTS 10
Estimation of initial stresses in rocks – influence of joints and their orientation in distribution of
stresses – technique for measurements of insitu stresses.
UNIT IV APPLICATION OF ROCK MECHANICS IN ENGINEERING 9
Simple engineering application – Underground openings – Rock slopes – Foundations and
mining subsidence.
UNIT V ROCK BOLTING 8
Introduction – Rock bolt systems – rock bolt installation techniques – Testing of rock bolts –
Choice of rock bolt based on rock mass condition.
TOTAL: 45 PERIODS
TEXT BOOKS
1. Goodman P.E., “Introduction to Rock Mechanics”, John Wiley and Sons, 1999.
2. Stillborg B., “Professional User Handbook for rock Bolting”, Tran Tech Publications, 1996.
REFERENCES
1. Brow E.T., “Rock Characterisation Testing and Monitoring”, Pergaman Press, 1991.
2. Arogyaswamy R.N.P., “Geotechnical Application in Civil Engineering”, Oxford and IBH,
1991.
3. Hock E. and Bray J., “Rock Slope Engineering, Institute of Mining and Metallurgy”, 1991.
CE 2036 ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT OF CIVIL ENGINEERING
PROJECTS L T P C
3 0 0 3
OBJECTIVE
 This subject deals with the various impacts of infrastructure projects on the components
of environment and method of assessing the impact and mitigating the same.
 The student is expected to know about the various impacts of development projects on
environment and the mitigating measures.
UNIT I INTRODUCTION 8
Impact of development projects under Civil Engineering on environment - Environmental Impact
Assessment (EIA) - Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) – EIA capability and limitations –
Legal provisions on EIA
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UNIT II METHODOLOGIES 9
Methods of EIA –Check lists – Matrices – Networks – Cost-benefit analysis – Analysis of
alternatives
UNIT III PREDICTION AND ASSESSMENT 9
Assessment of Impact on land, water and air, noise, social, cultural flora and fauna;
Mathematical models; public participation – Rapid EIA
UNIT IV ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PLAN 9
Plan for mitigation of adverse impact on environment – options for mitigation of impact on water,
air and land, flora and fauna; Addressing the issues related to the Project Affected People – ISO
14000
UNIT V CASE STUDIES 10
EIA for infrastructure projects – Bridges – Stadium – Highways – Dams – Multi-storey Buildings
– Water Supply and Drainage Projects – Waste water treatment plants.
TOTAL: 45 PERIODS
TEXT BOOKS
1. Canter, R.L., “Environmental Impact Assessment”, McGraw-Hill Inc., New Delhi, 1996.
2. Shukla, S.K. and Srivastava, P.R., “Concepts in Environmental Impact Analysis”, Common
Wealth Publishers, New Delhi, 1992.
REFERENCES
1. John G. Rau and David C Hooten (Ed)., “Environmental Impact Analysis Handbook”,
McGraw-Hill Book Company, 1990.
2. “Environmental Assessment Source book”, Vol. I, II & III. The World Bank, Washington,
D.C., 1991.
3. Judith Petts, “Handbook of Environmental Impact Assessment Vol. I & II”, Blackwell
Science, 1999.
CE 2037 INDUSTRIAL WASTE MANAGEMENT L T P C
3 0 0 3
OBJECTIVE
 This subject deals with the pollution from major industries and methods of controlling the
same. The student is expected to know about the polluting potential of major industries
in the country and the methods of controlling the same.
UNIT I INTRODUCTION 8
Types of industries and industrial pollution – Characteristics of industrial wastes – Population
equivalent – Bioassay studies – effects of industrial effluents on streams, sewer, land, sewage
treatment plants and human health – Environmental legislations related to prevention and
control of industrial effluents and hazardous wastes
UNIT II CLEANER PRODUCTION 8
Waste management Approach – Waste Audit – Volume and strength reduction – Material and
process modifications – Recycle, reuse and byproduct recovery – Applications.
UNIT III POLLUTION FROM MAJOR INDUSTRIES 9
Sources, Characteristics, waste treatment flow sheets for selected industries such as Textiles,
Tanneries, Pharmaceuticals, Electroplating industries, Dairy, Sugar, Paper, distilleries, Steel
plants, Refineries, fertilizer, thermal power plants – Wastewater reclamation concepts
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UNIT IV TREATMENT TECHNOLOGIES 11
Equalisation – Neutralisation – Removal of suspended and dissolved organic solids - Chemical
oxidation – Adsorption - Removal of dissolved inorganics – Combined treatment of industrial
and municipal wastes – Residue management – Dewatering - Disposal
UNIT V HAZARDOUS WASTE MANAGEMENT 9
Hazardous wastes - Physico chemical treatment – solidification – incineration – Se cure la nd fills
TOTAL: 45 PERIODS
TEXT BOOKS
1. M.N.Rao & A.K.Dutta, “Wastewater Treatment”, Oxford - IBH Publication, 1995.
2. W .W. Eckenfelder Jr., “Industrial Water Pollution Control”, McGraw-Hill Book Company,
New Delhi, 2000.
REFERENCES
1. T.T.Shen, “Industrial Pollution Prevention”, Springer, 1999.
2. R.L.Stephenson and J.B.Blackburn, Jr., “Industrial Wastewater Systems Hand book”, Lewis
Publisher, New Yark, 1998
3. H.M.Freeman, “Industrial Pollution Prevention Hand Book”, McGraw-Hill Inc., New Delhi,
1995.
4. Bishop, P.L., “Pollution Prevention: Fundamental & Practice”, McGraw-Hill, 2000.
CE 2038 AIR POLLUTION MANAGEMENT L T P C
3 0 0 3
OBJECTIVE
 This subject covers the sources, characteristics and effects of air and noise pollution and
the methods of controlling the same. The student is expected to know about source
inventory and control mechanism.
UNIT I SOURCES AND EFFECTS OF AIR POLLUTANTS 9
Classification of air pollutants – Particulates and gaseous pollutants – Sources of air pollution –
Source inventory – Effects of air pollution on human beings, materials, vegetation, animals –
global warming-ozone layer depletion, Sampling and Analysis – Basic Principles of Sampling –
Source and ambient sampling – Analysis of pollutants – Principles.
UNIT II DISPERSION OF POLLUTANTS 9
Elements of atmosphere – Meteorological factors – Wind roses – Lapse rate - Atmospheric
stability and turbulence – Plume rise – Dispersion of pollutants – Dispersion models –
Applications.
UNIT III AIR POLLUTION CONTROL 12
Concepts of control – Principles and design of control measures – Particulates control by
gravitational, centrifugal, filtration, scrubbing, electrostatic precipitation – Selection criteria for
equipment - gaseous pollutant control by adsorption, absorption, condensation, combustion –
Pollution control for specific major industries.
UNIT IV AIR QUALITY MANAGEMENT 8
Air quality standards – Air quality monitoring – Preventive measures - Air pollution control efforts
– Zoning – Town planning regulation of new industries – Legislation and enforcement –
Environmental Impact Assessment and Air quality
UNIT V NOISE POLLUTION 7
Sources of noise pollution – Effects – Assessment - Standards – Control methods – Prevention
TOTAL: 45 PERIODS
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TEXT BOOKS
1. Anjaneyulu, D., “Air Pollution and Control Technologies”, Allied Publishers, Mumbai, 2002.
2. Rao, C.S. Environmental Pollution Control Engineering, Wiley Eastern Ltd., New Delhi,
1996.
3. Rao M.N., and Rao H. V. N., Air Pollution Control, Tata-McGraw-Hill, New Delhi, 1996.
REFERENCES
1. W.L.Heumann, Industrial Air Pollution Control Systems, McGraw-Hill, New Yark, 1997.
2. Mahajan S.P., Pollution Control in Process Industries, Tata McGraw-Hill Publishing
Company, New Delhi, 1991.
3. Peavy S.W., Rowe D.R. and Tchobanoglous G. Environmental Engineering, McGraw Hill,
New Delhi, 1985.
4. Garg, S.K., “Environmental Engineering Vol. II”, Khanna Publishers, New Delhi
5. Mahajan, S.P., “Pollution Control in Process Industries”, Tata McGraw-Hill, New Delhi, 1991.
CE 2039 MUNICIPAL SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT L T P C
3 0 0 3
OBJECTIVE
 This subject covers the various sources and characterisation of municipal solid wastes
and the on-site/off-site processing of the same and the disposal methods. The student is
expected to know about the various effects and disposal options for the municipal solid
waste.
UNIT I SOURCES AND TYPES OF MUNICIPAL SOLID WASTES 9
Sources and types of solid wastes - Quantity – factors affecting generation of solid wastes;
characteristics – methods of sampling and characterization; Effects of improper disposal of solid
wastes – public health effects. Principle of solid waste management – social & economic
aspects; Public awareness; Role of NGOs; Legislation.
UNIT II ON-SITE STORAGE & PROCESSING 9
On-site storage methods – materials used for containers – on-site segregation of solid wastes –
public health & economic aspects of storage – options under Indian conditions – Critical
Evaluation of Options.
UNIT III COLLECTION AND TRANSFER 9
Methods of Collection – types of vehicles – Manpower requirement – collection routes; transfer
stations – selection of location, operation & maintenance; options under Indian conditions.
UNIT IV OFF-SITE PROCESSING 9
Processing techniques and Equipment; Resource recovery from solid wastes – composting,
incineration, Pyrolysis - options under Indian conditions.
UNIT V DISPOSAL 9
Dumping of solid waste; sanitary land fills – site selection, design and operation of sanitary
landfills – Leachate collection & treatment
TOTAL: 45 PERIODS
TEXT BOOKS
1. George Tchobanoglous et.al., “Integrated Solid Waste Management”, McGraw-Hill
Publishers, 1993.
2. B.Bilitewski, G.HardHe, K.Marek, A.Weissbach, and H.Boeddicker, “Waste Management”,
Springer, 1994.
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REFERENCES
1. Manual on Municipal Solid Waste Management, CPHEEO, Ministry of Urban Development,
Government of India, New Delhi, 2000
2. R.E.Landreth and P.A.Rebers, “Municipal Solid Wastes – problems and Solutions”, Lewis
Publishers, 1997.
3. Bhide A.D. and Sundaresan, B.B., “Solid Waste Management in Developing Countries”,
INSDOC, 1993.
CE 2040 ECOLOGICAL ENGINEERING L T P C
3 0 0 3
OBJECTIVE
 This subject deals with the scope and applications of ecological principles for
wastewater treatment and reuse. The student is expected to be aware of the various
effects of industrialisation on ecology and ecological based waste purification methods.
UNIT I PRINCIPLES AND CONCEPTS 9
Scope and applications of Ecological Engineering – Development and evolution of ecosystems
– principles and concepts pertaining to species, populations and community
UNIT II ECOSYSTEM FUNCTIONS 10
Energy flow and nutrient cycling – Food chain and food webs – biological magnification,
diversity and stability, immature and mature systems. Primary productivity – Biochemical cycling
of nitrogen, phosphorous, sulphur and carbon dioxide; Habitat ecology - Terrestrial, fresh water,
estuarine and marine habitats.
UNIT III ECOLOGICAL ENGINEERING METHODS 9
Bio monitoring and its role in evaluation of aquatic ecosystem; Rehabilitation of ecosystems
through ecological principles – step cropping, bio-wind screens, Wetlands, ponds, Root Zone
Treatment for wastewater, Reuse of treated wastewater through ecological systems.
UNIT IV ECOLOGICAL EFFECTS OF INDUSTRIALISATION 9
Ecological effects of exploration, production, extraction, processing, manufacture & transport.
UNIT V CASE STUDIES 8
Case studies of integrated ecological engineering systems
TOTAL: 45 PERIODS
TEXT BOOKS
1. Odum, E.P., “Fundamental of Ecology”, W.B.Sauders, 1990.
2. Kormondy, E.J., “Concepts of Ecology”, Prentice Hall, New Delhi, 1996
REFERENCES
1. Mitch, J.W. and Jorgensen, S.E., Ecological Engineering – An Introduction to
Ecotechnology, John Wiley and Sons, 1996.
2. Colinvaux, P., Ecology, John Wiley and Sons, 1996.
3. Etnier, C & Guterstam, B., “Ecological Engineering for Wastewater Treatment”, 2nd Edition,
Lewis Publications, London, 1996.
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GE 2073 CONTRACT LAWS AND REGULATIONS L T P C
3 0 0 3
UNIT I CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTS 9
Indian Contracts Act – Elements of Contracts – Types of Contracts – Features – Suitability –
Design of Contract Documents – International Contract Document – Standard Contract
Document – Law of Torts
UNIT II TENDERS 10
Prequalification – Bidding – Accepting – Evaluation of Tender from Technical, Contractual and
Commercial Points of View – Contract Formation and Interpretation – Potential Contractual
Problems – World Bank Procedures and Guidelines – Transparency in Tenders Act.
UNIT III ARBITRATION 8
Comparison of Actions and Laws – Agreements – Subject Matter – Violations – Appointment of
Arbitrators – Conditions of Arbitration – Powers and Duties of Arbitrator – Rules of Evidence –
Enforcement of Award – Costs
UNIT IV LEGAL REQUIREMENTS 9
Insurance and Bonding – Laws Governing Sale, Purchase and Use of Urban and Rural Land –
Land Revenue Codes – Tax Laws – Income Tax, Sales Tax, Excise and Custom Duties and
their Influence on Construction Costs – Legal Requirements for Planning – Property Law –
Agency Law – Local Government Laws for Approval – Statutory Regulations
UNIT V LABOUR REGULATIONS 9
Social Security – Welfare Legislation – Laws relating to Wages, Bonus and Industrial Disputes,
Labour Administration– Insurance and Safety Regulations – Workmen’s Compensation Act –
Indian Factory Act – Tamil Nadu Factory Act – Child Labour Act - Other Labour Laws
TOTAL: 45 PERIODS
REFERENCES
1. Gajaria G.T., Laws Relating to Building and Engineering Contracts in India, M.M.Tripathi
Private Ltd., Bombay, 1982
2. Tamilnadu PWD Code, 1986
3. Jimmie Hinze, Construction Contracts, Second Edition, McGraw Hill, 2001
4. Joseph T. Bockrath, Contracts and the Legal Environment for Engineers and Architects,
Sixth Edition, McGraw Hill, 2000.
CE 2041 BRIDGE STRUCTURES L T P C
3 0 0 3
OBJECTIVE
 At the end of this course the student shall be able to choose appropriate bridge structure
and design it for given site conditions.
UNIT I INTRODUCTION 9
Design of through type steel highway bridges for IRC loading - Design of stringers, cross girders
and main girders - Design of deck type steel highway bridges for IRC loading - Design of main
girders
UNIT II STEEL BRIDGES 9
Design of pratt type truss girder highway bridges - Design of top chord, bottom chord, web
members - Effect of repeated loading - Design of plate girder railway bridges for railway loading
- Wind effects - Design of web and flange plates - Vertical and horizontal stiffeners.
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UNIT III REINFORCED CONCRETE SLAB BRIDGES 9
Design of solid slab bridges for IRC loading - Design of kerb - Design of tee beam bridges -
Design of panel and cantilever for IRC loading
UNIT IV REINFORCED CONCRETE GIRDER BRIDGES 9
Design of tee beam - Courbon's theory - Pigeaud's curves - Design of balanced cantilever
bridges - Deck slab - Main girder - Design of cantilever - Design of articulation.
UNIT V PRESTRESSED CONCRETE BRIDGES 9
Design of prestressed concrete bridges - Preliminary dimensions - Flexural and torsional
parameters - Courbon's theory - Distribution coefficient by exact analysis - Design of girder
section - Maximum and minimum prestressing forces - Eccentricity - Live load and dead load
shear forces - cable zone in girder –Check for stresses at various sections - Check for diagonal
tension - Diaphragms - End block - Short term and long term deflections.
TOTAL: 45 PERIODS
TEXT BOOKS
1. Johnson Victor D., “Essentials of Bridge Engineering”, Oxford and IBH Publishing Co., New
Delhi, 1990.
2. Rajagopalan, N.Bridge Superstructure, Alpha Science International, 2006
REFERENCES
1. Phatak D.R., “Bridge Engineering”, Satya Prakashan, New Delhi, 1990.
2. Ponnuswamy S., “Bridge Engineering”, Tata McGraw-Hill, New Delhi, 1996.
CE 2042 STORAGE STRUCTURES L T P C
3 0 0 3
OBJECTIVE
 The main objective of this course is to impart the principles involved in designing
structures which have to store different types of materials. The student at the end of the
course shall be able to design concrete and steel material retaining structures.
UNIT I STEEL WATER TANKS 12
Design of rectangular riveted steel water tank – Tee covers – Plates – Stays –Longitudinal and
transverse beams – Design of staging – Base plates – Foundation and anchor bolts – Design of
pressed steel water tank – Design of stays – Joints – Design of hemispherical bottom water tank
– side plates – Bottom plates – joints – Ring girder – Design of staging and foundation.
UNIT II CONCRETE WATER TANKS 12
Design of Circular tanks – Hinged and fixed at the base – IS method of calculating shear forces
and moments – Hoop tension – Design of intze tank – Dome – Ring girders – Conical dome –
Staging – Bracings – Raft foundation – Design of rectangular tanks – Approximate methods and
IS methods – Design of under ground tanks – Design of base slab and side wall – Check for
uplift.
UNIT III STEEL BUNKERS AND SILOS 7
Design of square bunker – Jansen’s and Airy’s theories – IS Codal provisions – Design of side
plates – Stiffeners – Hooper – Longitudinal beams – Design of cylindrical silo – Side plates –
Ring girder – stiffeners.
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UNIT IV CONCRETE BUNKERS AND SILOS 7
Design of square bunker – Side Walls – Hopper bottom – Top and bottom edge beams –
Design of cylindrical silo – Wall portion – Design of conical hopper – Ring beam at junction
UNIT V PRESTRESSED CONCRETE WATER TANKS 7
Principles of circular prestressing – Design of prestressed concrete circular water tanks
TOTAL: 45 PERIODS
TEXT BOOKS
1. Rajagopalan K., Storage Structures, Tata McGraw-Hill, New Delhi, 1998.
2. Krishna Raju N., Advanced Reinforced Concrete Design, CBS Publishers and Distributors,
New Delhi, 1998.
CE 2043 DESIGN OF PLATE AND SHELL STRUCTURES L T P C
3 0 0 3
OBJECTIVE
 At the end of this course the student shall understand the rudimentary principles
involved in the analysis and design of plates and shells.
UNIT I THIN PLATES WITH SMALL DEFLECTION 9
Laterally loaded thin plates – governing differential equations – Simply supported and fixed
boundary conditions
UNIT II RECTANGULAR PLATES 9
Simply supported rectangular plates – Navier’s solution and Levy’s method.
UNIT III THIN SHELLS 9
Classification of shells-structural actions – membrane theory
UNIT IV ANALYSIS OF SHELLS 9
Analysis of spherical dome – cylindrical shells – folded plates
UNIT V DESIGN OF SHELLS 9
Design of spherical dome – cylindrical shells – folded plates
TOTAL: 45 PERIODS
TEXT BOOKS
1. Bairagi N K, A text book of Plate Analysis, Khanna Publishers, New Delhi, 1996.
2. G.S. Ramaswamy, Design and Construction of Shell Structures, CBS Plublishers,
New Delhi, 1996
3. S. Timoshenko & S. Woinowsky – Krieger, “Theory of Plates and Shells”, McGraw Hill Book
Company
REFERENCES
1. Szilard R, Theory and analysis of plates, Prentice Hall Inc, 1995
2. Chatterjee B. K., Theory and Design of Concrete Shells, Oxford & IBH, New Delhi, 1998
3. Billington D. P., Thin Shell Concrete Structures, McGraw-Hill, 1995.
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CE 2044 TALL BUILDINGS L T P C
3 0 0 3
OBJECTIVE
 At the end of this course the student should have understood the problems associated
with large heights of structures with respect to loads (wind and earthquake and
deflections of the structure). He should know the rudimentary principles of designing tall
buildings as per the existing course.
UNIT I INTRODUCTION 9
The Tall Building in the Urban Context - The Tall Building and its Support Structure -
Development of High Rise Building Structures - General Planning Considerations. Dead Loads -
Live Loads-Construction Loads -Snow, Rain, and Ice Loads - Wind Loads-Seismic Loading –
Water and Earth Pressure Loads - Loads - Loads Due to Restrained Volume Changes of
Material - Impact and Dynamic Loads - Blast Loads -Combination of Loads.
UNIT II THE VERTICAL STRUCTURE PLANE 9
Dispersion of Vertical Forces- Dispersion of Lateral Forces - Optimum Ground Level Space -
Shear Wall Arrangement - Behaviour of Shear Walls under Lateral Loading. The Floor Structure
or Horizontal Building Plane Floor Framing Systems-Horizontal Bracing- Composite Floor
Systems The High - Rise Building as related to assemblage Kits Skeleton Frame Systems -
Load Bearing Wall Panel Systems - Panel – Frame Systems - Multistory Box Systems.
UNIT III COMMON HIGH-RISE BUILDING STRUCTURES AND THEIR BEHAVIOUR
UNDER LOAD 9
The Bearing Wall Structure- The Shear Core Structure - Rigid Frame Systems- The Wall -
Beam Structure: Interspatial and Staggered Truss Systems - Frame - Shear Wall Building
Systems - Flat Slab Building Structures - Shear Truss - Frame Interaction System with Rigid -
Belt Trusses - Tubular Systems-Composite Buildings - Comparison of High - Rise Structural
Systems Other Design Approaches Controlling Building Drift Efficient Building Forms - The
Counteracting Force or Dynamic Response.
UNIT IV APPROXIMATE STRUCTURAL ANALYSIS AND DESIGN OF BUILDINGS 9
Approximate Analysis of Bearing Wall Buildings The Cross Wall Structure - The Long Wall
Structure The Rigid Frame Structure Approximate Analysis for Vertical Loading - Approximate
Analysis for Lateral Loading - Approximate Design of Rigid Frame Buildings-Lateral Deformation
of Rigid Frame Buildings The Rigid Frame - Shear Wall Structure - The Vierendeel Structure -
The Hollow Tube Structure.
UNIT V OTHER HIGH-RISE BUILDING STRUCTURE 9
Deep - Beam Systems -High-Rise Suspension Systems - Pneumatic High -Rise Buildings -
Space Frame Applied to High - Rise Buildings - Capsule Architecture.
TOTAL: 45 PERIODS
TEXT BOOKS
1. Woltang Schueller " High - rise building Structures", John Wiley and Sons, New York 1976.
2. Bryan Stafford Smith and Alex Coull, " Tall Building Structures ", Analysis and Design, John
Wiley and Sons, Inc., 1991.
REFERENCES
1. Coull, A. and Smith, Stafford, B. " Tall Buildings ", Pergamon Press, London, 1997.
2. LinT.Y. and Burry D.Stotes, " Structural Concepts and Systems for Architects and Engineers
", John Wiley, 1994.
3. Lynn S.Beedle, Advances in Tall Buildings, CBS Publishers and Distributors, Delhi, 1996.
4. Taranath.B.S., Structural Analysis and Design of Tall Buildings, Mc Graw Hill,1998.
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CE 2045 PREFABRICATED STRUCTURES L T P C
3 0 0 3
OBJECTIVE
 At the end of this course the student shall be able to appreciate modular construction,
industrialised construction and shall be able to design some of the prefabricated
elements and also have the knowledge of the construction methods using these
elements.
UNIT I INTRODUCTION 9
Need for prefabrication – Principles – Materials – Modular coordination – Standarization –
Systems – Production – Transportation – Erection.
UNIT II PREFABRICATED COMPONENTS 9
Behaviour of structural components – Large panel constructions – Construction of roof and floor
slabs – Wall panels – Columns – Shear walls
UNIT III DESIGN PRINCIPLES 9
Disuniting of structures- Design of cross section based on efficiency of material used –
Problems in design because of joint flexibility – Allowance for joint deformation.
UNIT IV JOINT IN STRUCTURAL MEMBERS 9
Joints for different structural connections – Dimensions and detailing – Design of expansion
joints
UNIT V DESIGN FOR ABNORMAL LOADS 9
Progressive collapse – Code provisions – Equivalent design loads for considering abnormal
effects such as earthquakes, cyclones, etc., - Importance of avoidance of progressive collapse.
TOTAL: 45 PERIODS
TEXT BOOKS
1. CBRI, Building materials and components, India, 1990
2. Gerostiza C.Z., Hendrikson C. and Rehat D.R., Knowledge based process planning for
construction and manufacturing, Academic Press Inc., 1994
REFERENCES
1. Koncz T., Manual of precast concrete construction, Vols. I, II and III, Bauverlag, GMBH,
1971.
2. Structural design manual, Precast concrete connection details, Society for the studies in the
use of precast concrete, Netherland Betor Verlag, 1978.
CE 2046 WIND ENGINEERING L T P C
3 0 0 3
OBJECTIVE
 At the end of this course the student should be able to appreciate the forces generated
on structures due to normal wind as well as gusts. He should also be able to analyse the
dynamic effects created by these wind forces.
UNIT I INTRODUCTION 9
Terminology – Wind Data – Gust factor and its determination - Wind speed variation with height
– Shape factor – Aspect ratio – Drag and lift.
UNIT II EFFECT OF WIND ON STRUCTURES 9
Static effect – Dynamic effect – Interference effects (concept only) – Rigid structure –
Aeroelastic structure (concept only).
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UNIT III EFFECT ON TYPICAL STRUCTURES 9
Tail buildings – Low rise buildings – Roof and cladding – Chimneys, towers and bridges.
UNIT IV APPLICATION TO DESIGN 9
Design forces on multistorey building, towers and roof trusses.
UNIT V INTRODUCTION TO WIND TUNNEL 9
Types of models (Principles only) – Basic considerations – Examples of tests and their use.
TOTAL: 45 PERIODS
TEXT BOOKS
1. Peter Sachs, “Wind Forces in Engineering, Pergamon Press, New York, 1992.
2. Lawson T.V., Wind Effects on Buildings, Vols. I and II, Applied Science and Publishers,
London, 1993.
REFERENCES
1. Devenport A.G., “Wind Loads on Structures”, Division of Building Research, Ottowa, 1990.
2. Wind Force on Structures – Course Notes, Building Technology Centre, Anna University,
1995.
CE 2047 COMPUTER AIDED DESIGN OF STRUCTURE L T P C
3 0 0 3
OBJECTIVE
 The main objective of this programme is to train the student in the use of computers and
creating a computer code as well as using commercially available software for the
design of Civil Engineering structures.
UNIT I INTRODUCTION 9
Fundamentals of CAD - Hardware and software requirements -Design process - Applications
and benefits.
UNIT II COMPUTER GRAPHICS 9
Graphic primitives - Transformations -Wire frame modeling and solid modeling -Graphic
standards –Drafting packages
UNIT III STRUCTURAL ANALYSIS 9
Fundamentals of finite element analysis - Principles of structural analysis -Analysis packages
and applications.
UNIT IV DESIGN AND OPTIMISATION 9
Principles of design of steel and RC Structures -Applications to simple design problems –
Optimisation techniques - Algorithms - Linear Programming – Simplex method
UNIT V EXPERT SYSTEMS 9
Introduction to artificial intelligence - Knowledge based expert systems -Rules and decision
tables –Inference mechanisms - Simple applications.
TOTAL: 45 PERIODS
TEXT BOOKS
1. Groover M.P. and Zimmers E.W. Jr., “CAD/CAM, Computer Aided Design and
Manufacturing”, Prentice Hall of India Ltd, New Delhi, 1993.
2. Krishnamoorthy C.S.Rajeev S., “Computer Aided Design”, Narosa Publishing House, New
Delhi, 1993
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REFERENCES
1. Harrison H.B., “Structural Analysis and Design”, Part I and II Pergamon Press, Oxford, 1990.
2. Rao S.S., “Optimisation Theory and Applications”, Wiley Eastern Limited, New Delhi, 1977.
3. Richard Forsyth (Ed), “Expert System Principles and Case Studies”, Chapman and Hall,
London, 1989.
CE 2048 INDUSTRIAL STRUCTURES L T P C
3 0 0 3
OBJECTIVE
 This course deals with some of the special aspects with respect to Civil Engineering
structures in industries. At the end of this course the student shall be able to design
some of the structures.
UNIT I PLANNING 9
Classification of Industries and Industrial structures – General requirements for industries like
cement, chemical and steel plants – Planning and layout of buildings and components.
UNIT II FUNCTIONAL REQUIREMENTS 9
Lighting – Ventilation – Acoustics – Fire safety – Guidelines from factories act.
UNIIT III DESIGN OF STEEL STRUCTURES 9
Industrial roofs – Crane girders – Mill buildings – Design of Bunkers and Silos
UNIT IV DESIGN OF R.C. STRUCTURES 9
Silos and bunkers – Chimneys – Principles of folded plates and shell roofs
UNIT V PREFABRICATION 9
Principles of prefabrication – Prestressed precast roof trusses- Functional requirements for
Precast concrete units
TOTAL: 45 PERIODS
TEXT BOOKS
1. Reinforced Concrete Structural elements – P. Purushothaman.
2. Pasala Dayaratnam – Design of Steel Structure – 1990.
REFERENCES
1. Henn W. Buildings for Industry, vols.I and II, London Hill Books, 1995.
2. Handbook on Functional Requirements of Industrial buildings, SP32 – 1986, Bureau of
Indian Standards, New Delhi 1990.
3. Course Notes on Modern Developments in the Design and Construction of Industrial
Structures, Structural Engineering Research Centre, Madras, 1982.
4. Koncz, J, Manual of Precast Construction Vol I & II Bauverlay GMBH, 1971.
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CE 2049 SMART MATERIALS AND SMART STRUCTURES L T P C
3 0 0 3
OBJECTIVE
 This course is designed to give an insight into the latest developments regarding smart
materials and their use in structures. Further, this also deals with structures which can
self adjust their stiffness with load.
UNIT I INTRODUCTION 9
Introduction to Smart Materials and Structures – Instrumented structures functions and
response – Sensing systems – Self diagnosis – Signal processing consideration – Actuation
systems and effectors.
UNIT II MEASURING TECHNIQUES 9
Strain Measuring Techniques using Electrical strain gauges, Types – Resistance – Capacitance
– Inductance – Wheatstone bridges – Pressure transducers – Load cells – Temperature
Compensation – Strain Rosettes.
UNIT III SENSORS 9
Sensing Technology – Types of Sensors – Physical Measurement using Piezo Electric Strain
measurement – Inductively Read Transducers – The LVOT – Fiber optic Techniques.
Chemical and Bio-Chemical sensing in structural Assessment – Absorptive chemical sensors –
Spectroscopes – Fibre Optic Chemical Sensing Systems and Distributed measurement.
UNIT IV ACTUATORS 9
Actuator Techniques – Actuator and actuator materials – Piezoelectric and Electrostrictive
Material – Magnetostructure Material – Shape Memory Alloys – Electro orheological Fluids–
Electro magnetic actuation – Role of actuators and Actuator Materials.
UNIT V SIGNAL PROCESSING AND CONTROL SYSTEMS 9
Data Acquisition and Processing – Signal Processing and Control for Smart Structures –
Sensors as Geometrical Processors – Signal Processing – Control System – Linear and Non-
Linear.
TOTAL: 45 PERIODS
TEXT BOOKS
1. Brain Culshaw – Smart Structure and Materials Artech House – Borton. London-1996.
2. Srinivasan ,A.V and Michael McFarland . D, “ Smart Structures – Analysis and Design ,
Cambridge University Press, 2001.
REFERENCES
1. L. S. Srinath , Experimental Stress Analysis , Tata McGraw-Hill, 1998.
2. J. W. Dally & W. F. Riley , Experimental Stress Analysis , Tata McGraw-Hill, 1998.
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CE 2050 FINITE ELEMENT TECHNIQUES L T P C
3 0 0 3
OBJECTIVE
 At the end of this course the student shall have a basic knowledge of finite element
method and shall be able to analyse linear elastic structures, that he has studied about
in core courses, using finite element method.
UNIT I INTRODUCTION – VARIATIONAL FORMULATION 9
General field problems in Engineering – Modelling – Discrete and Continuous models –
Characteristics – Difficulties involved in solution – The relevance and place of the finite element
method – Historical comments – Basic concept of FEM, Boundary and initial value problems –
Gradient and divergence theorems – Functionals – Variational calculus Variational formulation
of VBPS. The method of weighted residuals – The Ritz method.
UNIT II FINITE ELEMENT ANALYSIS OF ONE DIMENSIONAL PROBLEMS 10
One dimensional second order equations – discretisation of domain into elements –
Generalised coordinates approach – derivation of elements equations – assembly of elements
equations – imposition of boundary conditions – solution of equations – Cholesky method – Post
processing – Extension of the method to fourth order equations and their solutions – time
dependant problems and their solutions – example from heat transfer, fluid flow and solid
mechanics.
UNIT III FINITE ELEMENT ANALYSIS OF TWO DIMENSIONAL PROBLEMS 10
Second order equation involving a scalar-valued function – model equation – Variational
formulation – Finite element formulation through generalised coordinates approach – Triangular
elements and quadrilateral elements – convergence criteria for chosen models – Interpolation
functions – Elements matrices and vectors – Assembly of element matrices – boundary
conditions – solution techniques.
UNIT IV ISOPARAMETRIC ELEMENTS AND FORMULATION 8
Natural coordinates in 1, 2 and 3 dimensions – use of area coordinates for triangular elements
in - 2 dimensional problems – Isoparametric elements in 1,2 and 3 dimensional Largrangean
and serendipity elements – Formulations of elements equations in one and two dimensions -
Numerical integration.
UNIT V APPLICATIONS TO FIELD PROBLEMS IN TWO DIMENSIONALS 8
Equations of elasticity – plane elasticity problems – axisymmetric problems in elasticity –
Bending of elastic plates – Time dependent problems in elasticity – Heat – transfer in two
dimensions – incompressible fluid flow
TOTAL: 45 PERIODS
TEXT BOOK
1. Chandrupatla, T.R., and Belegundu, A.D., “Introduction to Finite Element in
Engineering”, Third Edition, Prentice Hall, India, 2003.
2. Bhavikati , S.S., “Finite Element Analysis “, New Age International Publishers , 2005.
REFERENCES
1. J.N.Reddy, “An Introduction to Finite Element Method”, McGraw-Hill, Intl. Student Edition,
1985.
2. Zienkiewics, “The finite element method, Basic formulation and linear problems”, Vol.1, 4/e,
McGraw-Hill, Book Co.
3. S.S.Rao, “The Finite Element Method in Engineering”, Pergaman Press, 2003.
4. C.S.Desai and J.F.Abel, “Introduction to the Finite Element Method”, Affiliated East West
Press, 1972.
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CE 2071 REPAIR AND REHABILITATION OF STRUCTURES L T P C
3 0 0 3
OBJECTIVE
 To get the knowledge on quality of concrete, durability aspects, causes of deterioration,
assessment of distressed structures, repairing of structures and demolition procedures.
UNIT I MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR STRATEGIES 9
Maintenance, repair and rehabilitation, Facets of Maintenance, importance of Maintenance
various aspects of Inspection, Assessment procedure for evaluating a damaged structure,
causes of deterioration
UNIT II SERVICEABILITY AND DURABILITY OF CONCRETE 11
Quality assurance for concrete construction concrete properties- strength, permeability, thermal
properties and cracking. - Effects due to climate, temperature, chemicals, corrosion - design
and construction errors - Effects of cover thickness and cracking
UNIT III MATERIALS FOR REPAIR 9
Special concretes and mortar, concrete chemicals, special elements for accelerated strength
gain, Expansive cement, polymer concrete, sulphur infiltrated concrete, ferro cement, Fibre
reinforced concrete.
UNIT IV TECHNIQUES FOR REPAIR AND DEMOLITION 8
Rust eliminators and polymers coating for rebars during repair, foamed concrete, mortar and dry
pack, vacuum concrete, Gunite and Shotcrete, Epoxy injection, Mortar repair for cracks, shoring
and underpinning. Methods of corrosion protection, corrosion inhibitors, corrosion resistant
steels, coatings and cathodic protection. Engineered demolition techniques for dilapidated
structures - case studies.
UNIT V REPAIRS, REHABILITATION AND RETROFITTING OF STRUCTURES 8
Repairs to overcome low member strength, Deflection, Cracking, Chemical disruption,
weathering corrosion, wear, fire, leakage and marine exposure.
TOTAL: 45 PERIODS
TEXT BOOKS
1. Denison Campbell, Allen and Harold Roper, Concrete Structures, Materials, Maintenance
and Repair, Longman Scientific and Technical UK, 1991.
2. R.T.Allen and S.C.Edwards, Repair of Concrete Structures, Blakie and Sons, UK, 1987
REFERENCES
1. M.S.Shetty, Concrete Technology - Theory and Practice, S.Chand and Company, New
Delhi, 1992.
2. Santhakumar, A.R., Training Course notes on Damage Assessment and repair in Low Cost
Housing , "RHDC-NBO" Anna University, July 1992.
3. Raikar, R.N., Learning from failures - Deficiencies in Design, Construction and Service -
R&D Centre (SDCPL), Raikar Bhavan, Bombay, 1987.
4. N.Palaniappan, Estate Management, Anna Institute of Management, Chennai, 1992.
5. Lakshmipathy, M. etal. Lecture notes of Workshop on "Repairs and Rehabilitation of
Structures", 29 - 30th October 1999.