Bachelor of the Science of

Engineering

Curriculum

Specialization in Civil and

Environmental Engineering

Faculty of Engineering
University of Jaffna
Sri Lanka
July 2016
CONTENTS

CIVIL AND ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING SYLLABI..... 01

CORE COURSE UNITS... 02

Semester 4.... 03

Semester 5.... 16

Semester 6.... 28

Semester 7.... 38

Semester 8.... 44

TECHNICAL ELECTIVE COURSE UNITS... 47

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Civil and Environmental Engineering

Syllabi

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 Core Course Units

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 Semester 4
Academic Lectures* Tutorial* Lab/ Field Assign.*
Course Unit Code
Credits (L) (T) work* (L/ F) (A)

Surveying and Fieldwork CE4010 03 30 N/A 45 N/A

Civil Engineering Construction CE4020 03 32 N/A 18 21

Engineering Hydrology CE4030 03 29 18 06 15

Fluid Mechanics for Civil Engineers ID4011 03 31 10 12 15

Mechanics of Materials ID4020 03 31 08 18 12

Transportation Engineering CE4040 03 35 N/A 18 12

* in hours

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Code CE4010

Title Surveying and Fieldwork

Academic Credits 03

Prerequisite/s None

Intended Learning Outcomes

By the end of this course unit, the student should be able to

o describe the role of the engineering surveyor in the civil engineering industry
o apply the basic principles of surveying to engineering
o demonstrate about Global Positioning System (GPS) and Geographical Information
System (GIS)
o select appropriate surveying instrument/s and procedures to complete a given task
o perform a comprehensive surveying exercise to find solutions to civil engineering related
problems

Syllabus Outline

Hours
Content
L T L/F A
1. Basic Concepts of Surveying
Definition, Principles, Basic measurements, Control networks, Locating 03
position, Plotting
2. Error and Uncertainty
Units, Significant figures, Rounding numbers, Errors in measurements, 02
Weight, Rejection outliers
3. Vertical Control
Introduction, Levelling, Curvature and Refraction, Equipment, Instrument
04
adjustment, Sources of error, Error distribution, Applications, Types of
levelling
4. Distance Measurement
04
Taping, Electronic Distance Measurement (EDM)
5. Angle Measurement
03
The theodolite, Instrumental errors, Sources of error
6. Conventional Control Surveys
05
Traversing, Triangulation

7. Geodetic Surveying 02

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 8. Global Positioning System (GPS) and Geographical Information System
03
(GIS)
9. Earthworks
02
Areas, Volumes
10. Setting Out
02
Buildings, Controlling verticality, Roads

11. Fieldwork 24

12. Field Camp 21*

30 45

* 01 week field camp = 0.5 academic credits (IESL, Engineering Program, Accreditation Manual - March 2014,
p6.). 21 hours are considered equivalent to 0.5 academic credits for the calculation.

Assessment/ Evaluation Details

Assessment Type Assessment Method Percentage

Lab / Field Work 40

In-Course Assessment
Mid Semester Assessment 20

End of Course Evaluation End Semester Examination 40

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Code CE4020

Title Civil Engineering Construction

Academic Credits 03

Prerequisite/s None

Intended Learning Outcomes

By the end of this course unit, the student should be able to

o demonstrate civil engineering projects
o solve problem associate with construction projects
o solve problem associate with value analysis and rate analysis
o prepare BOQs
o describe sustainable construction material and techniques

Syllabus Outline

Hours
Content
L T L/F A

1. Problem Solving 03 03

2. Civil engineering projects

Building project, Building plan and architecture, Building services 05

Irrigation project 02 06

Road and railway project 02

Water supply project 02

3. Constructability analysis 04 03

4. Construction materials and techniques, Sustainable construction 04 03

5. Preparation of BOQ and Value analysis 05 03

6. Estimation and rate analysis 05 03

7. Term Project 18

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Assessment/ Evaluation Details

Assessment Type Assessment Method Percentage

Assignment 05

Oral Examination 05
In-Course Assessment
Lab Report / Field Report 30

Mid Semester Assessment 20

End of Course Evaluation End Semester Examination 40

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Code CE4030

Title Engineering Hydrology

Academic Credits 03

Prerequisite/s None

Intended Learning Outcomes

By the end of this course unit, the student should be able to

o explain the features of the hydrologic cycle
o analyse the rainfall runoff relationship
o derive unit hydrograph for catchments
o explain the water resource management of Sri Lanka
o determine the water quality parameters

Syllabus Outline

Hours
Content
L T L/F A

1. Hydrological process
Atmospheric water and hydrologic cycle, Estimation of 03 02
evapotranspiration, Stream flow

2. Hydrological measurements
Weather station, Determination of areal rainfall, Rainfall-runoff 03 03
Measurements, Effective rainfall

3. Hydrograph analysis
Component of Hydrograph, Synthetic unit hydrograph, Instantaneous
10 06 06
unit hydrograph, Hydrologic storage routing, Hydrologic channel routing,
Hydrologic channel routing, Flood routing

4. Frequency analysis
Flow duration curves, Return period, Extreme value distribution, 07 06
Probability plotting, Risk analysis

5. LAB
01 06
Software: HEC - HMS, HEC - RAS, CROPWAT, WEAP

6. Water resource in Sri Lanka and its management 02 02 03

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 7. Ground water hydrology
Subsurface water, Aquifer properties, Steady and unsteady ground water 03 02 03
flow, Well hydraulics, Ground water and contaminant transport

29 18 06 15

Assessment/ Evaluation Details

Assessment Type Assessment Method Percentage

Assignment 10

Quiz 05
In-Course Assessment
Lab / Field Work 05

Mid Semester Assessment 20

End of Course Evaluation End Semester Examination 60

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Code ID4011

Title Fluid Mechanics for Civil Engineers

Academic Credits 03

Prerequisite/s None

Intended Learning Outcomes

By the end of this course unit, the student should be able to

o Analyse fundamental concept of mass momentum conservation to flow simulation
o Apprehend boundary layers and laminar and turbulent flows.
o Calculate hydraulic losses of given pipe system
o Solve problems associated with flow through pipes, bends and connections
o Analyse hydraulics of systems to determine suitable operational conditions for pumps and
turbines
o Apply surge analysis to determine transient conditions in pipes and surge tanks
o Apply ideal flow equations

Syllabus Outline

Hours
Content
L T L/F A
1. Bernoullis Equation for irrotational flow, Vorticity, Flow visualisation,
03 02
Pressure distribution for ideal and real fluids
2. Control Volume approach, Continuity equation, Momentum equation,
05 02
Energy Equation
3. Uniform Laminar flow, Pressure gradient effects of boundary layers,
03
Laminar and Turbulent flows, Predicting shear force
4. Pipe Flow, Moody diagram, Hydraulic losses, Systems of pipes (parallel/
09 02 12
series) and pipe net works

5. Hydraulic machines Pumps & Turbines 03 02

6. Hydraulic transients Water Hammer, Surge Tanks 03 03

7. Drag and lift 02 02

8. Fluid Dynamics problems, Partial differential equations for velocity fields,

03
Continuity equation, Navier-Stokes Equation
9. Laboratory experiments 12

31 10 12 15

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Assessment/ Evaluation Details

Assessment Type Assessment Method Percentage

Assignment 10

Quiz 05
In-Course Assessment
Lab / Field Work 15

Mid Semester Assessment 20

End of Course Evaluation End Semester Examination 50

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 Code ID4020

Title Mechanics of Materials

Academic Credits 03

Prerequisite/s None

Intended Learning Outcomes

By the end of this course unit, the student should be able to

o analyse load components on a structure
o analyse about material behaviour
o calculate bending moment and shear force distribution in beams
o analyse buckling of columns
o evaluate torsional deflections of machine elements
o analyse vibrations of different types of beams and shafts

Syllabus Outline

Hours
Content
L T L/F A
1. Introduction
02
Structures and components, Loads and supports
2. Stresses in an arbitrary plane
04
Principle stress, Mohrs circle

3. Material behaviour 02

4. Axially loaded members 03 02 03

5. Bending of beams 04

6. Bending moment and shear force diagrams 02 02 03

7. Normal and shear stresses in beams 04

8. Deflection in beams 02 02 03

9. Buckling of columns 04 02 03

10. Torsion 02

11. Vibrations of shafts and beams 02

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12. Laboratory
o Torsion of a shaft
o Vibration of shafts and beams
o Bending of beams 18
o Buckling of columns
o Three hinge arc
o Composite experiment

31 08 18 12

Assessment/ Evaluation Details

Assessment Type Assessment Method Percentage

Assignment 05

Oral Examination 05
In-Course Assessment
Lab Report / Field Report 30

Mid Semester Assessment 20

End of Course Evaluation End Semester Examination 40

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Code CE4040

Title Transportation Engineering

Academic Credits 03

Prerequisite/s None

Intended Learning Outcomes

By the end of this course unit, the student should be able to

o describe the role of the transportation engineer
o identify the elements in transportation engineering
o apply the basic principles of transportation engineering to solve simple transportation
problems
o perform simple traffic surveys and analyse traffic data
o carry out laboratory tests to estimate the properties of the road construction materials

Syllabus Outline

Hours
Content
L T L/F A
1. Introduction
Transportation systems, Role of Transportation, Factors affecting 02
transportation, Access and Mobility, Hierarchy of roads
2. Travel demand modelling
Four-step method (generation, distribution, modal choice, network 05 03
assignment)
3. Traffic flow theory
Fundamental parameters of traffic flow and their relationship, 05 03
Measurement of traffic flow parameters, Shockwave
4. Simulation of traffic flow
05 03
Macroscopic and Microscopic simulation models, Software package
5. Traffic control and management
Control strategies and mechanisms, Intersection control, Traffic signal 06 03
design, Parking, Demand and supply management
6. Highway capacity of freeways and highways
01
Capacity, Level of service

7. Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) 01

8. Geometric design of curves (horizontal, vertical) 03

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 9. Highway Engineering
05
Pavements (importance and type), Pavement Design
10. Contemporary traffic control and management in Sri Lanka
02
Policies, Rule and regulations, Present traffic condition
11. Lab
o Traffic survey (Intersection, Speed, Parking)
o CBR test
18
o Aggregate testing
o Bitumen testing
o Marshall test

35 18 12

Assessment/ Evaluation Details

Assessment Type Assessment Method Percentage

Assignment 10

Quiz 05
In-Course Assessment
Lab Report / Field Report 10

Mid Semester Assessment 25

End of Course Evaluation End Semester Examination 50

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 Semester 5
Academic Lectures* Tutorial* Lab/ Field Assign.*
Course Unit Code
Credits (L) (T) work* (L/ F) (A)

Continuum Mechanics CE5010 03 36 06 N/A 18

Geomechanics CE5020 03 31 06 15 18

Water and Wastewater Engineering CE5031 03 31 06 24 09

Hydraulic Engineering and Design CE5040 03 27 10 24 15

Structural Analysis CE5050 03 35 N/A 15 15

Contaminated Land and Groundwater

CE5060 03 31 04 12 24
and Remediation
* in hours

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Code CE5010

Title Continuum Mechanics

Academic Credits 03

Prerequisite/s ID4020 (Mechanics of Materials)

Intended Learning Outcomes

By the end of this course unit, the student should be able to

o demonstrate knowledge of the physical meanings, principles, and mathematics of
continuum
o formulate and solve simplified problems using methods of continuum mechanics
o articulate basic principles and equations applicable to all constitutive models and state
capabilities and limitations of the specific constitutive models covered in this course
o simulate simple problems in civil engineering using widely used computer codes

Syllabus Outline

Hours
Content
L T L/F A

1. Introduction 01

2. Vectors and tensors 04

3. Stresses, strains and displacements in 3-dimension 04 03

4. Plane stress, plane strain and uniaxial problems 04

5. Principal stresses and principal axes 02 02 03

6. Mechanical behaviour of civil engineering materials

02
Behaviours of solids and fluids under monotonic and cyclic loading

7. Constitutive models-Linear elastic models

03 02 03
Hookes law and mechanical properties of continuum

8. Constitutive models-Nonlinear elastoplastic models

Components of elastoplastic modelling (yield function, yield criterion,
04
flow rule and hardening rule) and widely used elastoplstic constitutive
models

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 9. Balance laws and field equations
04 03
Mass balance, Momentum balance and principles of thermodynamics

10. Boundary and initial conditions 02 02 03

11. Solutions to simple continuum mechanics problems 04

12. Computer simulations 02 03

36 06 18

Assessment/ Evaluation Details

Assessment Type Assessment Method Percentage

Assignment 10

In-Course Assessment Quiz 10

Mid Semester Assessment 30

End of Course Evaluation End Semester Examination 50

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Code CE5020

Title Geomechanics

Academic Credits 03

Prerequisite/s ID4020 (Mechanics of Materials)

Intended Learning Outcomes

By the end of this course unit, the student should be able to

o describe terms used in soil mechanics
o solve fundamental problems related to compaction, permeability, earth pressures,
consolidation, and shear strength
o perform laboratory experiments to derive soil parameters

Syllabus Outline

Hours
Content
L T L/F A
1. Introduction 01
2. Origin of soils and grain size
Rock cycle, Weathering and formation of soil, Grouping of soil, Grain
03
size, Sieve analysis and Hydrometer analysis, and parameters from
particle size distribution curve
3. Weight-volume relationships
Basic weight-volume relationships, Various relationships for unit 02
weights, and Relative density.
4. Plasticity and structure of soils
Atterberg limits and laboratory tests, Plasticity index, Liquidity index, and 02 03
Activity

5. Classification of soils
02 03
Classification of soil using widely used methods

6. Soil compaction
Conventional earth work, Proctor tests and Proctor curve, Degree of
03 02 03 03
compaction, Field compaction methods, and Estimation of degree of
compaction in the field

7. Permeability 02 03

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 Hydraulic heads and Bernoullis equation, Darcys law, Determination of
hydraulic conductivity in the lab and field, Equivalent hydraulic
conductivity in stratified soil
8. Seepage
Two-dimensional flow and Laplace equation, Solution to Laplace
03 02 03
equation, Flow net and seepage calculation, and Uplift pressure
calculation
9. In situ stress
Total stress, Pore water pressure and effective stress, Terzaghis
03
effective stress concept, and Effective stress in soils with upward and
downward flow
10. Stresses in soil mass
Stress increase in soil due to point load, Line load, Strip load and Area 02 03
load
11. Compressibility of soils
Elastic and time dependent settlement of soils, Primary and secondary
04 03 03
consolidation, Amount and rate of settlement, Oedometer test and
determination of consolidation parameters
12. Shear strength of soil
Frictional strength, Cohesion strength, Mohrs circle, Mohr-Coulomb
failure criterion, Determination of shear strength parameters from direct 04 02 03 03
shear and tri-axial test results, Stress-strain and volume change
behaviour of soils

31 06 15 18

Assessment/ Evaluation Details

Assessment Type Assessment Method Percentage

Assignment 10

Quiz 10
In-Course Assessment
Lab Report / Field Report 10

Mid Semester Assessment 20

End of Course Evaluation End Semester Examination 50

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Code CE5031

Title Water and Wastewater Engineering

Academic Credits 03

Prerequisite/s None

Intended Learning Outcomes

By the end of this course unit, the student should be able to

o Comprehend and describe water quality parameters and regulations
o Describe and compare different types of reactors and their kinetics
o Describe water treatment technologies and design basic treatment systems
o Describe wastewater treatment technologies according to their characteristics
o Design basic water and wastewater treatment reactors

Syllabus Outline

Hours
Content
L T L/F A

1. Introduction
Basic elements of environmental engineering, Water quality parameters, 02
Water quality guidelines

2. Reactor kinetics
Continuously stirred batch reactor, Continuously stirred flow reactor, 06 02
Plug flow reactor, Reaction kinetics (zero, first and second order)

3. Water treatment and reuse

Water demand, Basic treatment train design, Coagulation and 15 02 06
flocculation, Gravity separation, Filtration, Disinfection

4. Wastewater treatment
Type of wastewater, Characteristic of municipal wastewater, Wastewater
08 02 03
treatment systems (basic) (Screens and grit removal, trickling filter etc.),
Activated sludge treatment, secondary clarifier and nutrient removal

5. Laboratory sessions
Water quality measurements (pH, salinity, hardness, BOD, COD, total 12
organic carbon, DO, suspended solids, total solids, Jar test

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 6. Design
Design of basic components of standard water and wastewater treatment 12
plants

31 06 24 09

Assessment/ Evaluation Details

Assessment Type Assessment Method Percentage

Assignment 05

In-Course Assessment Lab / Field Work 25

Mid Semester Assessment 20

End of Course Evaluation End Semester Examination 50

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Code CE5040

Title Hydraulic Engineering and Design

Academic Credits 03

Prerequisite/s None

Intended Learning Outcomes

By the end of this course unit, the student should be able to

o design of reservoir, dam, sluice, spillway and harbour
o calculate irrigation water requirements
o solve problem associate with coastal engineering
o explain about near-shore processes and coastal structures
o apply open channel flow equation and solve problem related to open channel

Syllabus Outline

Hours
Content
L T L/F A
1. Hydraulic design and coastal design
Reservoir, dam, sluice, spillway, Irrigation Engineering Design, Design 03 24
of coastal structures
2. Coastal engineering
Introduction, Coastal Environment and near-shore processes, Coastal 12 04 06
structures and shore protection

3. Open channel flow 08 02 06

4. Sediment transport 04 04 03

27 10 24 15

Assessment/ Evaluation Details

Assessment Type Assessment Method Percentage

Assignment 10

In-Course Assessment Lab / Field Work 35

Mid Semester Assessment 15

End of Course Evaluation End Semester Examination 40

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Code CE5050

Title Structural Analysis

Academic Credits 03

Prerequisite/s ID4020 (Mechanics of Materials)

Intended Learning Outcomes

By the end of this course unit, the student should be able to

o describe different class of structures, loadings and boundary conditions
o apply correct analytical model with simplifications and solve structural problems
o demonstrate the capacity to perform qualitative analysis and verify engineering solutions
o identify complicated structural problems and recommend suitable higher order analysis
o solve structural problems using analytical skills as a tool

Syllabus Outline

Hours
Content
L T L/F A

1. Loading on structural elements

Gravity loads, Wind loads, Earthquake loads, Periodic loads, Blast loads
03
Concepts of work equivalent loads, Settlement of supports, Equilibrium
concepts

2. Energy methods
Strain energy density, Castiglianos theorems (I and II), energy of a 03 03 03
stressed continuum body, Limitations of energy theorems

3. Introduction to statically determinate structures

Degree of determinacy, Nature of determinate structure, Advantage and
02
disadvantage of determinate structures, Examples of determinate
structures

4. Analysis of determinate structures

Trusses, Frames, Three hinge arches, cables and chains, Direct 04 03 03
integration method for Beams, Macaulay's method, Energy methods

5. Influence lines
02 03
Influence lines and envelop for determinate structures (beams/trusses)

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 6. Principle of virtual displacements
Minimum energy principles, Principle of virtual displacements, 03
Limitations of theorem, Introduction to incremental strain formulation

7. Introduction to statically indeterminate structures

Degree of determinacy, Nature of indeterminate structure, Advantage
02
and disadvantage of indeterminate structures, Examples of
indeterminate structures

8. Analysis of indeterminate structures

Moment area theorems (I and II), Slope deflection method, Moment
06 03
distribution method, Three moment equations, Energy methods, Matrix
analysis of structures

9. Application of structural analysis theory

Analysis of plane frames with and without sway, Multi span beams, 06 03
approximate analysis of tall buildings, Special structures

10. Introduction to computer software packages (Computer Lab Work)

o Introduction to SAP2000 and ETABS
04 06 03
o Finite element modelling basics
o Solution techniques and algorithms

35 15 15

Assessment/ Evaluation Details

Assessment Type Assessment Method Percentage

Assignment 20

In-Course Assessment Lab / Field Work 20

Mid Semester Assessment 20

End of Course Evaluation End Semester Examination 40

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 Code CE5060

Title Contaminated Land and Groundwater and Remediation

Academic Credits 03

Prerequisite/s None

Intended Learning Outcomes

By the end of this course unit, the student should be able to

o explain contamination of land and groundwater;
o describe how to identify sources of contamination, risks and immediate control measures;
o compare the processes involved in transportation of contaminants in groundwater;
o evaluate the spread of contaminants and the fate of contaminants in groundwater;
o describe remedial measures to revive contaminated land and groundwater.

Syllabus Outline

Hours
Content
L T L/ F A

1. Introduction to Soil Contamination

Types of contaminants; Sources of contaminants; Risk
05
assessment for contaminated land and groundwater; Site
investigation; Monitoring: field techniques.

2. Contaminated Land Remediation

Ex-situ concepts; Chemical stabilization; Bioremediation; Low- 04 12
temperature thermal desorption.

3. Groundwater Contamination and Contaminant Transport

Groundwater contamination; Sources and impacts; Mobility of
contaminants; Transportation of contaminants: advection,
18 02 24
diffusion, dispersion, sorption, decay, hydrolysis,
biotransformation, evaporation; Mathematical representation;
Non-standard GW flow; Contaminant mixing and mixing depth.
4. Groundwater Remediation
Active remediation; Passive remediation; Bio- and phyto- 04 02
remediation.

31 04 12 24

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Assessment/ Evaluation Details

Assessment Type Assessment Method Percentage

Assignment 30

In-Course Assessment Oral Examination 10

Mid Semester Assessment 20

End of Course Evaluation End Semester Examination 40

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 Semester 6
Academic Lectures* Tutorial* Lab/ Field Assign.*
Course Unit Code
Credits (L) (T) work* (L/ F) (A)
Geotechnical Engineering and
CE6010 03 32 12 N/A 21
Design

Design of Concrete Structures CE6020 03 35 N/A N/A 30

Solid Waste Management CE6030 03 33 04 12 18

Computational Methods in Civil

CE6040 03 29 N/A 24 24
Engineering
Civil Engineering Research
CE6050 03 02 N/A N/A 129
Project I
* in hours

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 Code CE6010

Title Geotechnical Engineering and Design

Academic Credits 03

Prerequisite/s CE5020 (Geomechanics)

Intended Learning Outcomes

By the end of this course unit, the student should be able to

o perform subsurface exploration;
o describe stability of slopes;
o calculate ultimate bearing capacity and settlement of shallow foundation;
o calculate ultimate bearing capacity and settlement of deep foundation;
o perform geotechnical design of retaining walls.

Syllabus Outline

Hours
Content
L T L/F A

1. Introduction 01

2. Subsurface Exploration
Project cost vs extensiveness of subsurface exploration; Drilling 06 03
and sampling methods; In-situ tests; Geophysical explorations.

3. Stability of Slopes
04 02 03
Stability analysis using method of slip circle; Method of slices.

4. Principal Type of Foundations and Design Criteria

01
Foundation type and selection criteria; Design methods.

5. Ultimate Bearing Capacity of Shallow Foundation

Failure modes; Terzaghis and general bearing capacity
equations; eccentrically loaded footings; Allowable bearing 04 02 03
capacity; Analysis method and selection of strength
parameters.

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 6. Settlement and Allowable Bearing Capacity of Shallow
Foundation
Vertical stress increase due to foundation loading; Elastic and 04 02 03
consolidation settlement calculation; Allowable total and
differential settlement.
7. Ultimate Bearing Capacity of Driven Piles and Drilled Shafts
Toe resistance; Frictional resistance; Elastic settlement of piles; 06 02 03
Pile load test.
8. Lateral Earth Pressure
At-rest, active and passive conditions, Rankine method, 03 02 03
Coulomb method.
9. Retaining Wall Design
03 02 03
Overturning check; Sliding check; Bearing capacity check.

32 12 21

Assessment/ Evaluation Details

Assessment Type Assessment Method Percentage

Assignment 12

Quiz 08
In-Course Assessment
Student Presentation 05

Mid Semester Assessment 25

End of Course Evaluation End Semester Examination 50

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 Code CE6020

Title Design of Concrete Structures

Academic Credits 03

Prerequisite/s CE5050 (Structural Analysis)

Intended Learning Outcomes

By the end of this course unit, the student should be able to

o describe limit state design philosophy, allowable stress design and statistical nature of
loads and strengths of steel and concrete;
o estimate design loads on structures, critical load condition or load patterns;
o demonstrate limit state design procedures for slabs, beams, columns and foundations;
o design the structural members accordingly by identifying alternative load paths in
accidental failures of structural member;
o design a medium rise multi-story reinforced concrete structure under gravity and wind
load conditions.

Syllabus Outline

Hours
Content
L T L/F A

1. Introduction to Reinforced Concrete Structures

Early history of buildings and bridges; Invention of reinforced
03
concrete; Advantage of reinforced concrete structures; Thermal
properties of steel and concrete; Strain compatibility.
2. Introduction to Structural Designs
Allowable stress design; limit state design; Ultimate limit and
serviceability limit; Statistical nature of material strength and
03
applied loads; Partial safety factors; Design strength and load;
Recommended partial factor of safety; Load combinations
(EC2).
3. Analysis of Rectangular Section
Behaviour of beams and slabs at collapse; Stress-strain curves
for steel and concrete; Assumption of plastic design; Analysis of
03 03
section for its capacity; Simplified stress blocks (EC2); Ultimate
bending capacity Flexural failures; Over/critical/under
reinforced sections; Issues of over reinforced sections.

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 4. Design of Slabs
Load estimation on structural members; Design of one-way
slabs (EC2); Serviceability limit checks for deflection and crack
width; design of two-way slab; Simple approach; Restrained 09 12
slabs; Code recommendations; Edge panels; Interior panels;
Shear stress in slabs; Limitations of shear in slabs;
Reinforcement detailing of slabs.
5. Design of Beams
Structural framing; Types of beams, flanged (L or T) beams;
Theoretical stress distribution over flange; Effective flange
width; Analysis of braced frames; Critical load patterns in
continuous beams; Bending moment envelops; Load transfer 09 09
from slabs; Moment redistribution; Code recommendations;
Design of doubly reinforced beams; Design charts; Shear stress
in beams; Mohrs circle for stresses; Bond and anchorage;
detailing of beams.
6. Introduction to Column Design
Classification of columns; Load carrying capacity of columns;
03 03
Buckling of columns; Braced and unbraced columns; Bending
moments and shear forces in columns; Design of short columns.
7. Introduction to Foundation Design
Types of foundations; Design of pad foundations; Bearing 03 03
capacity of soils; Design basis for eccentric footings.
8. Introduction to Pre-Stressed Concrete and Water Retaining
Structures
Basic introduction to pre-stressed concrete structures; Water 02
retaining structures; Design philosophy, Limitations of crack
width; Influence of thermal strains; Shrinkage cracks, etc.

35 30

Assessment/ Evaluation Details

Assessment Type Assessment Method Percentage

Design Calculations 40
In-Course Assessment
Mid Semester Assessment 20

End of Course Evaluation End Semester Examination 40

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 Code CE6030

Title Solid Waste Management

Academic Credits 03

Prerequisite/s None

Intended Learning Outcomes

By the end of this course unit, the student should be able to

o describe waste reduction, reuse and recycle in an urban environment;
o analyze the threats related to mismanaged municipal waste;
o describe the processes in a compost plant;
o distinguish aerobic and anaerobic digestion;
o describe the opportunities of energy production from compost gaseous by-products;
o describe techniques and designs of waste-to-energy plants (incineration);
o design a sustainable landfill, incorporating assisted degradation in landfill and
management of leachate and landfill gas;
o comprehend the management, economic value and re-usability of construction and
demolition waste.

Syllabus Outline

Hours
Content
L T L/F A

1. Introduction to Solid Wastes

Public health and ecological impacts; Sources and types of solid
wastes; Material flow and waste generation in a technological 02
society; Factors affecting the generation rates; Projection for
future; Future challenges and opportunities.

2. General Strategies for Management of Municipal Solid Waste

Physical and chemical composition of Municipal Solid Waste
(MSW); Integrated solid waste management and waste 03 03
separation; Concepts of Reduce; Recycle and Reuse
strategies.

3. Composting 05 12

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 Process description; Design and operational consideration of
aerobic composting; Design and operational consideration of
anaerobic composting.
4. Waste Energy
Energy from compost; Practical viability and current
technological limitations; Incineration technology, and design of 05 02
systems; Environmental impacts; Advancement for future
adaptability.
5. Landfill Structure and Design
Design of sustainable landfill; Compacted soil liners; Synthetic
clay liners and geo - membranes; Management of leachate and
10 02
gas production in landfill; Assisted degradation of waste in
landfill (moisture and air injections); Landfill construction; QA;
Monitoring and closure.
6. Construction and Demolition Waste
Management of C & D waste; Processing of recycled
aggregates from C & D waste; Applications of recycled 08 15
aggregates from C & D waste; Environmental issues and
advantages.

33 04 12 18

Assessment/ Evaluation Details

Assessment Type Assessment Method Percentage

Assignment 30
In-Course Assessment
Mid Semester Assessment 20

End of Course Evaluation End Semester Examination 50

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 Code CE6040

Title Computational Methods in Civil Engineering

Academic Credits 03

Prerequisite/s None

Intended Learning Outcomes

By the end of this course unit, the student should be able to

o formulate simple mathematical models using fundamental conservation laws;
o demonstrate how numerical methods can be used to generate solutions on a computer;
o solve problems using standard numerical methods;
o apply fundamental concepts of conservation laws to solution of relevant engineering
problems.
o (Note: Primary software platform that will be used in this course is MATLAB or any other
similar software recommended by the Lecturer.)

Syllabus Outline

Hours
Content
L T L/ F A

1. Introduction to analytical, experimental and computational

02
modelling in civil engineering.
2. Fundamental concepts of Finite Element Method (FEM), Finite
Difference Method (FDM), Discrete Element Method (DEM) and 04 03
other methods of solving complex problems in civil engineering.
3. Structure of widely used general purpose and special purpose
computer software (SAP2000, ANSYS, PLAXIS, MODFLOW,
04 03
etc.) in Civil Engineering and development of computer models
for common problems in civil engineering.
4. Source of errors in computational methods and ways to reduce
02 03 03
them

5. Verification and validation of computer models 02 03 03

6. Examples applications in geotechnical engineering 03 03 03

7. Example application in structural engineering 03 03 03

8. Example applications in fluid mechanics and hydrology 03 03 03

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 9. Example applications in other civil engineering disciplines 03 03 03

10.Solving multiphysics problems in civil engineering 03 03 03

29 24 24

Assessment/ Evaluation Details

Assessment Type Assessment Method Percentage

Assignment 25

In-Course Assessment Quiz 05

Mid Semester Assessment 20

End of Course Evaluation End Semester Examination 50

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 Code CE6050

Title Civil Engineering Research Project I

Academic Credits 03

Prerequisite/s None

Intended Learning Outcomes

By the end of this course unit, the student should be able to

o describe given research problem;
o identify gap and setbacks in existing researches;
o formulate research problem;
o review a research article critically;
o develop a comprehensive research proposal;
o present comprehensive research proposal.

Syllabus Outline

Hours
Content
L T L/F A

1. Introduction
Research methodology; Review of research articles;
Research proposal writing; Plagiarism; Literature review; 02
Prepare preliminary report; How to select easy reading papers
for start-up?

2. Research Project 129

02 129

Assessment/ Evaluation Details

Assessment Type Assessment Method Percentage

Annotated Bibliography 15
In-Course Assessment
Mid Semester Assessment 35

End of Course Evaluation End Semester Examination 50

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 Semester 7
Academic Lectures* Tutorial* Lab/ Field Assign.*
Course Unit Code
Credits (L) (T) work* (L/ F) (A)
Project Management and
ID7010 03 39 N/A N/A 18
Engineering Industry

Design of Steel Structures CE7010 03 33 N/A 12 24

Civil Engineering Research

CE7050 03 02 N/A N/A 129
Project II
* in hours

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 Code ID7010

Title Project Management and Engineering Industry

Academic Credits 03

Prerequisite/s None

Intended Learning Outcomes

By the end of this course unit, the student should be able to

o discuss overview of engineering industry and its operations;
o describe methods and techniques of managing projects;
o discuss project control and monitoring;
o analyze a project in terms of finance;
o describe laws and ethical practices in engineering industries;
o organize a case study on project management.

Syllabus Outline

Hours
Content
L T L/F A

1. Introduction - Course Overview

Introduction to engineering industry; Different engineering
02
industries and respective functions of those industries; Current
trends and issues in engineering industry.
2. Human Resource Management
Organization; Organizational behaviour; Jobs; Roles; Employee
03
resourcing; Performance management; Change management;
Leadership.
3. Process design, Facility Layout
A process view of a firm; Process structure; Product attributes;
03
Process attribute;, Product layout; Process layout; Layout
design process.
4. Introduction to Project Management
Principles of project management; Classical theories of 01
management; Planning and organizing.
5. Project Management, CPM, PERT
Definitions of projects; Examples; Importance of project 05 03
management; Project life cycle; Network diagrams to represent

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 projects; Network planning models; Critical path method (CPM);
Project evaluation and review technique (PERT), Scheduling
tools (Ex: MS Project, Project Primevera); Risk analysis.
6. Project Management, Crashing, Cost Control
Methods and techniques of managing project completion time, 03
crashing, cost estimation and control.
7. Contracts and Procurement
Types of contracts; Preparation of tender; Stages of tender
submission; Process in bidding and awarding; Request for 05 03
proposal (RFP); Request for qualification (RFQ); Request for
bid (RFB); Request for information (RFI).
8. Industrial Law and Ethics
Labour law; Environmental health and occupation law;
Company law; Copyright; Intellectual property and patent; Tax 08 06
and revenue law; International treaties; CSR;IESL code of
ethics.
9. Financial Accounting
Basic accounting concepts; Trial balance; Profit and loss 03 03
account; Balance sheet; Cash flow statement.

10. Engineering Economics 01

11. Entrepreneurship and Marketing

Definition; Relevant economic, psychological and sociological
theories of entrepreneurship; Characteristics and functions of 02
an entrepreneur; Marketing environment; Product lifecycle;
Consumer behaviour; 4Ps.
12. New Business Start-up and Development
Registration procedure of new start-up; Patent procedure; 02 03
Commercialization of mobile apps.

13. Guest Lecture by Industry Person 01

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Assessment/ Evaluation Details

Assessment Type Assessment Method Percentage

Assignment 20
In-Course Assessment
Mid Semester Assessment 30

End of Course Evaluation End Semester Examination 50

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 Code CE7010

Title Design of Steel Structures

Academic Credits 03

Prerequisite/s CE5050 (Structural Analysis)

Intended Learning Outcomes

By the end of this course unit, the student should be able to

o describe limit state design philosophy, allowable stress design and statistical nature
of loads and strengths of steel and concrete;
o estimate design loads on structures, critical load condition or load patterns;
o demonstrate limit state design procedures for steel beams, steel columns and end-plates;
o design of simple steel frame connections, beams, columns under fully restrained
and partially restrained cases;
o design a medium rise multi-story steel moment-frame structure under gravity and wind
load conditions.

Syllabus Outline

Hours
Content
L T L/F A

1. Introduction to Euro code EC3

Structure of EC3; Principles and application rules; Introduction
03
to nationalannexes; Structural member notations and axes;
Basis of steel design.
2. Actions on Structures
Terminology of action in EN Codes; Type of actions; Partial
03
factors of safety; Material strengths; Characteristic and design
strengths; Combination of actions.
3. Design of Steel Beams
Classification of sections; Fully laterally restrained beams;
Section bending capacity; Section shear capacity; Section 09 09 06
combined bending/shear capacity; Shear buckling; Flange
buckling; Shear capacity of web; CAD Lab exercise.
4. Lateral Torsional Buckling of Beams
Elastic critical moment; Buckling factor LT for various sections; 03 06
Buckling resistance; Worked examples.

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 5. Design of Steel Columns
Compression members; Column buckling; Columns subjected
06 03 06
to combined axial force and bending moment; Simple
connection of columns.
6. Connection of Steel Members
Nominal bolt strength; Fillers; Partial safety factors; Clearance
in holes for fasteners; Positioning holes for bolts; Bolted 09 06
connections; Welding connections; Splice connections; Welded
end-plates; Bearing resistance end-plate

33 12 24

Assessment/ Evaluation Details

Assessment Type Assessment Method Percentage

Design Calculations 20

In-Course Assessment Practical (CAD Lab) 20

Mid Semester Assessment 20

End of Course Evaluation End Semester Examination 40

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 Code CE7050

Title Civil Engineering Research Project II

Academic Credits 03

Prerequisite/s CE6050 (Civil Engineering Research Project I)

Intended Learning Outcomes

By the end of this course unit, the student should be able to

o present research progress;
o describe challenges and obstacles encountered and provided remedies;
o comprehend research project review and progress;
o review a research article critically.

Syllabus Outline

Hours
Content
L T L/F A

1. Introduction
Thesis writing; Methods of analysis; Referencing; Presentation 02
skills; Critical analysis.

2. Research Project 129

02 129

Assessment/ Evaluation Details

Assessment Type Assessment Method Percentage

In-Course Assessment Mid Semester Assessment 40

End of Course Evaluation End Semester Examination 60

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 Semester 8
Academic Lectures* Tutorial* Lab/ Field Assign.*
Course Unit Code
Credits (L) (T) work* (L/ F) (A)

Multi-Disciplinary Design Project CE8010 03 05 N/A 30 90

Civil Engineering Research

CE8050 03 02 N/A N/A 129
Project III
* in hours

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 Code CE8010

Title Multidisciplinary Design Project

Academic Credits 03

Prerequisite/s None

Intended Learning Outcomes

By the end of this course unit, the student should be able to

o describe the multidisciplinary aspects in civil engineering projects;
o design a civil engineering project which covers multi-disciplines;
o analyze the project in terms of finance and environmental aspects;
o present a comprehensive design for a multidisciplinary design project.

Syllabus Outline

Hours
Content
L T L/F A

1. Introduction to Multidisciplinary Design Project

Sustainability consideration; Safety and regulations pertaining 05
to civil engineering projects

2. Combined Design Project 30 90

05 30 90

Assessment/ Evaluation Details

Assessment Type Assessment Method Percentage

Assignment 05

Oral Examination 10
In-Course Assessment
Lab Report / Field Report 20

Mid Semester Assessment 25

End of Course Evaluation End Semester Examination 40

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 Code CE8050

Title Civil Engineering Research Project III

Academic Credits 03

Prerequisite/s CE7050 (Civil Engineering Research Project II)

Intended Learning Outcomes

By the end of this course unit, the student should be able to

o present a research thesis;
o present at least one technical paper;
o present a business model.

Syllabus Outline

Hours
Content
L T L/F A

1. Introduction
Effective presentation; Journal or conference paper writing; 02
Research grant proposal writing; Sample research grants.

2. Research Project 129

02 129

Assessment/ Evaluation Details

Assessment Type Assessment Method Percentage

In-Course Assessment Mid Semester Assessment 40

End of Course Evaluation End Semester Examination 60

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 Technical Elective Course Units

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 Academic Lectures* Tutorial* Lab/ Field Assign.*
Course Unit Code
Credits (L) (T) work* (L/ F) (A)

Advanced Structural Design CE9010 02 23 N/A N/A 21

Applied finite element Method CE9020 02 20 N/A 30 N/A

Structural Dynamic and

CE9030 02 20 N/A 18 12
Vibration
Earth Slopes and Retaining
CE9040 03 36 08 N/A 15
Structures

Highway Engineering CE9050 02 20 N/A 09 21

Environmental Microbiology and

CE9060 03 32 08 N/A 27
Biotechnology
Advanced Water Treatment
CE9070 03 30 08 12 21
Systems

Air Quality Engineering CE9080 02 20 04 12 12

Integrated Water Resource

CE9090 02 12 N/A 39 15
Management

Advanced Irrigation Engineering CE9100 02 23 06 N/A 12

Wave theory and Costal

CE9110 03 35 04 18 06
Engineering

GIS and Remote Sensing CE9120 03 20 10 48 12

Advanced Mechanics of
ID9010 02 20 10 N/A 15
Materials

Composite Materials ID9020 02 21 10 N/A 12

* in hours

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 Code CE9010

Title Advanced Structural Design

Academic Credits 02

Prerequisite/s CE6020 (Design of Concrete Structures)

Intended Learning Outcomes

By the end of this course unit, the student should be able to

o describe the philosophy behind the specialized design of concrete structures;
o design pre-stressed concrete and liquid retaining structures;
o draw detailed drawings for construction of such designs made;
o provide solutions for repairs or alterations of existing pre-stressed concrete or liquid
retaining structures.

Syllabus Outline

Hours
Content
L T L/F A

1. Basic Principles
Introduction to special structures and construction methods;
Structural behaviour of such structures; Prestressed concrete 02
structures, liquid retaining structures; How does the design
differ from ordinary structures?
2. Prestressing Fundamentals
Background; Basic principle of prestressing; Advantages of
02
prestressed concrete; Materials involved, material properties;
Method of prestressing; Uses of prestressed concrete.
3. Prestressingin Practice
Industrial applications of prestressing; Methods of
prestressing; Post-tensioning; Loss of prestressing forces; 02
Methods of estimating prestressing losses; Schematics of
prestressing yards.
4. PrestressedConcrete Section Analysis
Eccentricity of prestressing force; Section modulus; Minimum
requirements of section modulus; Transfer and service 06
conditions; Code requirements; Controlling cracks; Section
inequalities; Magnels diagram for feasible solution.

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 5. Design of Prestressed Concrete Structure
Design of a prestressed concrete bridge super structure under
given loads and cross section; (Design to be customized
03 12
according to Students serial number A structural design
calculation book and detailed drawings should be submitted
for final evaluation)
6. Introduction to Liquid Retaining Structures
Properties of liquid retaining structure; Over or underground
storage systems; Geometry and design criteria of controlling
02
designs; Crack width limitations; Prevention of leaking;
Improving aesthetics conditions; Loading on liquid retaining
structure.
7. Design Considerations of Liquid Retaining Structures
Service and ultimate limit state designs; Controlling of cracks;
Thermal and shrinkage strains; Estimation of thermal strain;
Estimation of shrinkage strain; Active and passive loading due 03
to soil pressure; Critical loadings; Flexural strain; Effect of time
dependent creep; Controlling steel percentage;
Reinforcement detailing; Water stops; Water proofing.
8. Design of Liquid Retaining Structure
Design of a septic tank for a community of specified number
of persons. (Calculations are controlled by the Students serial 03 09
number. A structural design calculation book and detailed
drawings should be submitted for final evaluation.)

23 21

Assessment/ Evaluation Details

Assessment Type Assessment Method Percentage

Assignment - Design 30
In-Course Assessment
Mid Semester Assessment 20

End of Course Evaluation End Semester Examination 50

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 Code CE9020

Title Applied Finite Element Methods

Academic Credits 02

Prerequisite/s CE5050 (Structural Analysis)

Intended Learning Outcomes

By the end of this course unit, the student should be able to

o apply correct loading and boundary conditions for a prepared finite element model of a
complex structure;
o solve complicated continuum mechanics problems by finite element methods;
o estimate the accuracy and reliability of the finite element solutions obtained;
o appreciate the difficulties in obtaining finite element solutions;
o analyze high-rise structures for time-varying loads;
o demonstrate the ability to investigate the performance of finite elements in applied
mechanics.

Syllabus Outline

Hours
Content
L T L/F A

1. Introduction to Finite Elements

Historical background; Nature of solution technologies for
continuumProblems; Approximate solutions; Differential 02
elements; Finite elements; Divide and conquer rule; Finite
element methods applied to continuum mechanics problems.
2. Formulation of Finite Element System
Classical solution of beam bending; Approximate solution
using Rayleigh Ritz and Galerkin procedures; Principle of 02 06
minimum potential energy; Variational forms; Element
stiffness array; Element load vector; Work equivalent loads.
3. Assemblyand Solution of Global Equations
Local stiffness matrix and load vector; Equation numbers; LM
array; Assembly process; Upper triangular assembler; 02 06
Formation and structure of global stiffness matrix; Number of
active equations; Solution of global equation system.

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 4. Performance of Finite Elements
Assumed displacement field; Actual displacement field;
Numerical integration scheme; Effect of reduced order
integration; Hourglass modes; Spurious eigen modes; Axial 04 06
and flexural performance of constant; Linear and quadratic
elements; Serendipity elements; Historical notes of QUAD4
elements.
5. Model Preparation of Simple Structures
Nodes; Degrees of freedom; Active and passive states;
Constraints and restraints; Inclined supports; Understanding
04
symmetry and skew-symmetry, simplified models; Modeling
by parts; Sub-structuring; Boundary interactions; Introducing
contact and impact problems.
6. Model Preparation of Complex Structures
Knowledge of tall structures; Deep foundations; Soil-structure
interactions; Boundary nonlinear terms; Assumptions of
linearized structures; Modeling of wind and earthquake 04 06
loadings; Modal analysis; Response spectrum analysis; Time-
history analysis; Buckling analysis; Performance based
designs of structures.
7. Reliability of Finite Element Solutions
Risk involved in finite element solutions; Problem of numerical
model;Modeling errors; Numerical errors; Solving correct
02 06
problem; Historical disasters of finite element solutions;
Capturing correct solutions by proper modeling; Engineering
judgments; Estimation of reliable results.

20 30

Assessment/ Evaluation Details

Assessment Type Assessment Method Percentage

Practical (CAD Lab) 30

In-Course Assessment
Mid Semester Assessment 30

End of Course Evaluation End Semester Examination 40

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 Code CE9030

Title Structural Dynamics and Vibrations

Academic Credits 02

Prerequisite/s CE5050 (Structural Analysis)

Intended Learning Outcomes

By the end of this course unit, the student should be able to

o identify dynamic effects in structures due to time-varying actions;
o estimate correct modeling and solution schemes to capture transient dynamic effects;
o distinguish various numerical solution schemes for dynamic equilibrium equations;
o solve dynamic problems with a numerical software package with appropriate algorithm;
o solve or isolate human induced vibration, rotating machinery vibration, etc.;
o conduct research in the field of structural dynamics.

Syllabus Outline

Hours
Content
L T L/F A

1. Introduction to Structural Dynamics

Outline of structural dynamics; Historical notes; Problems due
03
to transient dynamics; Numerical examples; Effect of damping
and inertia; Case study.
2. Single Degree of Freedom System - SDOF
Equation of motion, free vibration of undamped system;
Numerical examples; Free vibration of damped system; 04 06
Computer codes; Estimation of damping in structures; Forced
vibration of damped system.
3. Multi Degree of Freedom System
Simple lumped mass model of 2-degrees of freedom system;
Free undamped vibration of 2-degrees of freedom system; 04 06
Eigen value problem; Dynamics of multi-story frame
structures; Fundamental modes; Modal analysis.
4. Dynamics of Continuous Structures
Exact solution of beam bending problem; Series solutions; 02
Approximate analysis - Boltons method; Worked examples.

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 5. Solution of Dynamic Equilibrium Equations
Solution of SDOF dynamic equilibrium equation; New mark
family of Solutions; Predictor-multi corrector algorithm;
04
Wilson method; Hilber-Hughes-Taylor algorithm (
method); Hobolt method; Comparison of dynamic algorithm
and their numerical stability.
6. PracticalDesign Considerations
Human induced vibration; Pedestrian loading on bridges;
03 06
Resonance;Practical method of measuring damping; Design
rule of thumb.
7. Independent Semester Project
Students (individual or as a team of two) should select a (a
few) research journal article (s) related to structural dynamics; 12
Study it (them) carefully, Understand the aim, methods, and
major findings, and make a final presentation of their studies

20 18 12

Assessment/ Evaluation Details

Assessment Type Assessment Method Percentage

Assignment 20

In-Course Assessment Practical (Lab/ Field) 20

Mid Semester Assessment 20

End of Course Evaluation End Semester Examination 40

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 Code CE9040

Title Earth Slopes and Retaining Structures

Academic Credits 03

Prerequisite/s CE5020 (Geomechanics)

Intended Learning Outcomes

By the end of this course unit, the student should be able to

o design earth slopes;
o analyze stability of man-made and natural slopes;
o recommend stabilization methods for unstable slopes;
o design retaining walls within the context of geotechnical engineering.

Syllabus Outline

Hours
Content
L T L/F A

1. Introduction 01

2. Natural and Man-Made Slopes and Compaction Techniques

Earthwork; Earthwork quantity computation; Compaction
06 03
methods and equipment; Degree of compaction and field
measurements.
3. Seepage Analysis
Flow through earth dams and levees; Flow net and computer 04 02 03
simulations.
4. Shear Strength of Soil and Modes of Slope Failures
Mohr-Coulomb failure criterion; Modes of slope failures, and 02
terminologies.
5. Slope Stability Analysis
Limit equilibrium concept; Factor of safety; Infinite and finite
08 02 03
slopes; Planar and curved failure surface; Method of slip circle
and slice and computer simulation.
6. Slope Stabilization Methods
Vegetation; Drainage; Unloading; Buttressing, and retaining
05
systems such as soil nails; Tie backs; Drilled shafts and
application of geosynthetics.

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 7. Lateral Earth Pressures
At-rest; Active and passive conditions; Rankine method; 06 02 03
Coulomb method.
8. Retaining Wall Design
04 02 03
Overturning check; Sliding check, and bearing capacity check.

36 08 15

Assessment/ Evaluation Details

Assessment Type Assessment Method Percentage

Assignment 10

Quiz 10
In-Course Assessment
Student Presentation 05

Mid Semester Assessment 25

End of Course Evaluation End Semester Examination 50

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 Code CE9050

Title Highway Engineering

Academic Credits 02

Prerequisite/s CE4040 (Transportation Engineering), CE5020 (Geomechanics)

Intended learning Outcomes

By the end of this course unit, the student should be able to

o distinguish soil types;
o describe the engineering properties of aggregates;
o discuss the engineering properties of bituminous materials;
o compute the equivalent single axle load using traffic data;
o design mechanistic-empirical flexible/concrete pavements;
o describe common methods of pavement evaluation and rehabilitation ;
o discuss innovative pavement rehabilitation methods;
o design an asphalt pavement from the basics.

Syllabus Outline

Hours
Content
L T L/F A

1. Pavement and Drainage Structures

Types of pavement structures; Construction of pavement
structures; Estimation of surface runoff; Pavement and 03
shoulder cross-slopes; Filter criteria; Construction of culverts
and drains.
2. Highway Materials
Soil classification; Compaction; Properties of pavement
05 03
aggregates; Blending of aggregates; Properties of bituminous
materials; Asphalt testing.
3. Flexible (asphalt) Pavement Design
Equivalent Single Axle Load concept; California Bearing Ratio
05 03
test; Resilient modulus; BS method of design - Road Note 31;
AASHTO method of design.
4. Introduction to Concrete Pavement Design
02
AASHTO method.
5. Highway Maintenance and Rehabilitation 05

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 Introduction to pavement evaluation; Pavement rehabilitation;
Use of geosynthetics; Asphalt concrete recycling.
6. Term Project
Collect relevant traffic data and perform a simple asphalt 09 15
pavement design

20 09 21

Assessment/ Evaluation Details

Assessment Type Assessment Method Percentage

Assignment 05

Quiz 10
In-Course Assessment
Mid Semester Assessment 20

Project 15

End of Course Evaluation End Semester Examination 50

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 Code CE9060

Title Environmental Microbiology and Biotechnology

Academic Credits 03

Prerequisite/s CE5030 (Environmental Engineering and Design)

Intended learning Outcomes

By the end of this course unit, the student should be able to

o describe the basic structure of microorganisms;
o comprehend the growth of microorganisms and their ecosystems;
o describe the metabolism of microorganisms and substrate kinetics;
o design biological treatment systems depending on the knowledge on the kinetics and
ecology of microorganisms.

Syllabus Outline

Hours
Content
L T L/F A

1. Basics of Microorganisms
04 06
Cell structure; Classification of organisms.
2. Microbiology of Environmental Engineering Systems
Microbial nutrition; Microbial ecosystems; Microbial growth and 06 02 06
death; Diversity of microorganisms.
3. Microbial Metabolism
Dissimilatory and assimilatory (carbon, nitrogen, phosphorus, 06 02 06
sulphur and iron) metabolism.
4. Biological Treatment Systems
Suspended growth systems; Attached growth systems;
16 04 09
Sequencing Batch Reactor; Membrane Bioreactors; Flotation
Biological Systems.

32 08 27

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Assessment/ Evaluation Details

Assessment Type Assessment Method Percentage

Assignment 30

Quiz 10
In-Course Assessment
Mid Semester Assessment 20

End of Course Evaluation End Semester Examination 40

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 Code CE9070

Title Advanced Water Treatment Systems

Academic Credits 03

Prerequisite/s CE5030 (Environmental Engineering and Design)

Intended learning Outcomes

By the end of this course unit, the student should be able to

o describe pollutant removal processes in detail, and factors that affect the processes ;
o describe the methods to analyse and enhance treatment systems;
o describe advanced methods used in treating water and wastewater;
o design storm water management systems.

Syllabus Outline

Hours
Content
L T L/F A

1. Revision
Basic elements of water and wastewater treatment systems; 02
Design parameters.
2. Processes in Detail
Principles of mass transfer; Chemical oxidation and reduction;
09 04 06
Adsorption; Ion exchange; Air stripping and aeration;
Disinfection.
3. Advanced Treatment Techniques
Membrane filtration; Reverse osmosis; Advanced oxidation;
Advanced desalination techniques; Advanced disinfection 15 04 12 09
methods; Methods using activated carbon; Ozone reaction
kinetics; Solar pasteurization; Solar distillation.
4. Storm Water Management Systems
Concept of Low Impact Development (LID, SUDs, WSUD); 04 06
Elements of LID; Rainwater harvesting and applications.

30 08 12 21

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Assessment/ Evaluation Details

Assessment Type Assessment Method Percentage

Assignment 30

Oral Presentation 10
In-Course Assessment
Mid Semester Assessment 20

End of Course Evaluation End Semester Examination 40

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 Code CE9080

Title Air Quality Engineering

Academic Credits 02

Prerequisite/s CE5030 (Environmental Engineering and Design)

Intended learning Outcomes

By the end of this course unit, the student should be able to

o describe the need to manage the quality of air;
o identify the sources of airborne pollutants;
o analyse the impacts of specific and common air pollutants;
o design the air quality control measures.

Syllabus Outline

Hours
Content
L T L/F A

1. Introduction
Fate and transport; Priority air pollutants; Indoor air quality; 03
Effects of air pollution on human health.
2. Industrial Air Pollutants Characteristics and Sources
05
VOC and HAP; Nitrogen oxides(NOx), SO2, Particulates, etc.
3. Ventilation and Indoor Air Quality Control
Ventilation; VOC and HAP control, Particulate control, NOx and 10 02 12 06
SO2 control.

4. Dispersion of Air Borne Pollutants 02 02 06

20 04 12 12

Assessment/ Evaluation Details

Assessment Type Assessment Method Percentage

Assignment 10

Quiz 10
In-Course Assessment
Field - Project 40

End of Course Evaluation End Semester Examination 40

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 Code CE9090

Title Integrated Water Resource Management

Academic Credits 02

Prerequisite/s None

Intended learning Outcomes

By the end of this course unit, the student should be able to

o describe the concept of integrated water resources management;
o discuss hydrology and water issues of the region;
o analyse water quality and waster waste water management;
o discuss the concept of irrigation water management;
o describe conflict management and negotiation skills;
o analyse water governance and stakeholder engagement.

Syllabus Outline

Hours
Content
L T L/F A

1. Introduction to Integrated Water Resources Management

Need; Concept; Integration; Link with the development; 02
Operationalization of the IWRM concept; Capacity building.
2. Water Quality and Waster Waste Water Management
Over view on generation; Discharge; Collection and transport; 01
Treatment & processing; Disposal.
3. Water Supply and Sanitation
Water availability, challenges; Water foot print; Water
02 10 03
reclamation; Water recycle and water reuse; Demand
management.
4. Ground Water Management
Groundwater related issues; Groundwater monitoring 01
mechanism.
5. Irrigation Water Management
Climate; Soil; Landform and drainage characteristics of an
area; Selection of suitable crops; Computation of irrigation 02 10 03
requirement; Selection of appropriate irrigation method;
Management of irrigation water.

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 6. Conflict Management and Negotiations
02 10 06
Conflict types; Multiple user sharing; Negotiation methods.
7. Water Governance and Stakeholder Engagement
Social dimension; Economic dimension; Political dimension; 02 09 03
Environmental dimension.

12 39 15

Assessment/ Evaluation Details

Assessment Type Assessment Method Percentage

Assignment 10

Field Work 20
In-Course Assessment
Mid Semester Assessment 20

End of Course Evaluation End Semester Examination 50

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 Code CE9100

Title Advanced Irrigation Engineering

Academic Credits 02

Prerequisite/s None

Intended Learning Outcomes

By the end of this course unit, the student should be able to

o describe fundamentals of irrigation engineering;
o analyse the problems of irrigation practices in the field;
o discuss about the design processes of water delivery systems;
o describe soil water and plant relationship;
o discuss about water requirement calculation and water balance;
o create water demand sheet;
o distinguish different methods of irrigation.

Syllabus Outline

Hours
Content
L T L/ F A

1. Planning of Irrigation Development

Project identification; Feasibility studies; Implementation and 04 02
operation; Problems of irrigation practice.
2. Soil Water and Plant Relationship
Classes and availability of soil; Water and plant growth; Water 04 03
absorption; Conduction and transpiration.
3. Evapotranspiration
02 03
Direct measurements and empirical methods.
4. Water Requirements
Crop water requirements; Effective rainfall; Leaching 03 02
requirements; Land preparation.
5. Water Delivery Systems
02 02
Continuous system; Rotational system; Supply and demand.
6. Method of Irrigation
Surface irrigation; sub-surface irrigation; Overhead and drip 03 03
irrigation.

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 7. Irrigation Water Management
02 03
Yields response to water; Irrigation scheduling techniques.

8. Drainage Requirements and Systems

Factors affecting drainage; Surface and sub-surface drainage 03
systems.

23 06 12

Assessment/ Evaluation

Assessment Type Assessment Method Percentage

Tutorial/assignment 15

In-Course Assessment Quiz 05

Mid Semester Assessment 30

End of Course Evaluation End Semester Examination 50

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 Code CE9110

Title Wave Theory and Coastal Engineering

Academic Credits 03

Prerequisite/s None

Intended Learning Outcomes

By the end of this course unit, the student should be able to

o discuss the basics of oceanography;
o describe general wave theory and wave characteristics;
o describe wave reflection, diffraction and reflection;
o discuss the concept of long waves and wind generated waves;
o describe coastal structures and their impact on coastal environment;
o comprehend the coastal processes and the impact of climate change.

Syllabus Outline

Hours
Content
L T L/ F A

1. Basic Oceanography
Seawater and salinity variations; Air-sea interaction and ocean 04
circulation.

2. Wave Equations and Characteristics (Two Dimensional)

Small amplitude and finite amplitude waves; Energy, power
06 02
and group celerity concepts; Wave profile asymmetry and wave
breaking and wave run-up.

3. Wave Reflection, Diffraction and Reflection

Refraction by currents; Wave diffraction; Combined refraction 03
and diffraction and wave reflection.
02
4. Long Waves
Long wave theory; Tides, tsunamis, basin oscillations and 04
storm surges.

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 5. Wind Generated Waves
Wind-wave generation and decay; Wave height and period 06
analysis; Wave spectral characteristics and wave prediction.

6. Coastal Structures
Hydrodynamic forces analysis; Pipes, pipelines and cables; 06 06
Submerged structures, breakwaters and vertical structures.
7. Coastal Zone Processes
Beach sediments (properties); Beach profile and profile
change; Nearshore circulation; Shore response to coastal
06
structures; Beach nourishment and sediment bypassing; Wind
transport and dune stabilization; Sediment budgets and impact
of climate change.
8. Field and Laboratory
Wind-wave measurements; Coastal morphology and 18
sedimentary processes; Beach profiling.

35 04 18 06

Assessment/ Evaluation Details

Assessment Type Assessment Method Percentage

Assignments 10

Laboratory/Field 15
In-Course Assessment
Quiz 05

Mid Semester Assessment 20

End of Course Evaluation End Semester Examination 50

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 Code CE9120

Title GIS and Remote Sensing

Academic Credits 03

Prerequisite/s None

Intended learning Outcomes

By the end of this course unit, the student should be able to

o describe the GIS software interface;
o identify different tools in ArcGIS software;
o discuss about remote sensed data;
o describe Geographic Positioning Systems;
o distinguish different applications in ArcGIS;
o apply GIS to water resources engineering;
o relate GIS with other water related software.

Syllabus Outline

Hours
Content
L T L/F A

1. Fundamentals of GIS
Introduction to GIS; Purpose and benefits of GIS; Functional
elements of GIS; Mapping concept; Map projection; Installation 05 02 03 03
of GIS; Introduce tools in ArcGIS; Raster data; Vector data;
Data structures; Data manipulate; Database.

2. Tools in ArcGIS
State-of-the-Art GIS Technologies; Developments in GIS
Technology; Various applications of GIS, Accuracy of Geo-
02 15 03
spatial Databases. DEM Generation 3D map display; TIN
Algorithms. 3D-GIS Models; Acquisition of 3D Geo-spatial
Data; Generation of 3D Geo-spatial Databases.
3. Remote Sensed Data
Active and passive remote sensing; SAR data; Overview and
concepts of Remote Sensing technology; Basics of 04 02 12 03
photogrammetry; Practical uses of aerial photographs/satellite
photographs in various disciplines.

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 4. Introduction to Geographic Positioning Systems
The earth; Spherical earth & mathematical model; Absolute and
relative coordinate systems for positioning on the earth;
Ellipsoidal model of the earth and mathematical model;
04 02 03
Equipotential surfaces & geoid, geoid undulations; Positioning;
Introduction to GPS; Map projections and coordinate
transformations; GPS basic concepts; GPS accuracy and
precision; Map production and update; GPS/GIS applications.
5. Application in Civil Engineering
Hydrological modeling with spatial data; Water resources;
05 04 18
Environmental engineering; Coastal engineering; Surveying;
etc.

20 10 48 12

Assessment/ Evaluation Details

Assessment Type Assessment Method Percentage

Assignment 15

Quiz 05
In-Course Assessment
Lab Report 40

End of Course Evaluation End Semester Examination 40

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 Code ID9010

Title Advanced Mechanics of Materials

Academic Credits 02

Prerequisite/s ID4020 (Mechanics of Materials)

Intended Learning Outcomes

By the end of this course unit, the student should be able to

o describe strain tensor, stress tensor and their invariant properties in affine coordinates;
o discuss the analytical techniques for elasticity problems;
o formulate and solve initial and boundary value problems;
o interpret a contemporary research in elasticity;
o perform independent research in solid mechanics.

Syllabus Outline

Hours
Content
L T L/F A

1. Introduction to Elasticity
Introduction to real world problems in elasticity; Approximate
solutions; Sources of new challenges; Why mechanics of
02
materials is important? How to identify linear/nonlinear
problems; Danger of approximating nonlinear problems;
Historical remarks of successes and failures.
2. Kinematics of Deformation
Kinematics and ratesdisplacements; Velocities and
accelerations; Gradients of deformation, displacement and
velocity; Deformation gradients; Jacobian of deformation
03 02
gradient; Lagrangian, Eulerian and infinitesimal strain tensors;
Cauchy-Green deformation tensor; Stress tensors; Strain
tensors; Rate of deformation tensors; Equations of compatibility
for infinitesimal strains; 2-D and 3-D strain fields.

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 3. Concept of Stress
Surface traction and internal body force; Concepts of Cauchy
stress and traction; Normal and shear stress; Principal stress
and directions; Example estates of stresses (pure-normal, equi-
03
biaxial, pure-shear, hydrostatic states of stress and plane
stress); Other stress measures (First Piola-Kirchhoff stress
tensor PK1, second Piola-Kirchhoff stress tensor PK2 and Biot 02
stress tensor).
4. Equations of Motion and Equilibrium of Deformable Solids and
Work done by Stresses
Linear and angular momentum balance in terms of Cauchy 03
stress; Work doneby Cauchy stresses; Rate of mechanical work
done by infinitesimal deformations; Principle of virtual work.

5. Constitutive Equations - Relations between Stresses and

Strains
Isotropic; Linear elastic material behaviour; Youngs modulus,
Poissons ratio; Plane stress, plane strain deformations; Other
03 02
elastic constants (bulk, shear and Lam elastic constants);
Strain energy density for isotropic solids; Elastic stiffness;
Compliance tensors and strain energy density for general
anisotropic linear elastic material.
6. Simple Initial and Boundary Value Problems on Axially and
Spherically Symmetric Linear Elastic Bodies
Simplified equations for spherically symmetric linear elasticity
problems; Example BVPs and IVPs; Pressurized hollow sphere,
gravitating sphere, sphere with steady state heat flow; 03 02
Simplified equations for axially symmetric linear elasticity
problems; Long cylinder under internal and external pressures;
Spinning circular plate; Stress induced by an interference fit
between two cylinders.

7. Analytical Techniques and Solutions to Linear Elastic Solids

Governing equations; Principle of superposition; Saint-Venants
principle; Airy stress functions in rectangular and cylindrical
polar coordinates to plane stress and plane strain problems; 03 02
Energy methods for solving linear elastic problems; Principle of
stationary and minimum potential energy; Maxwell-Bettis
reciprocal theorem and its applications.

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 8. Independent Semester Project
Students (individual or as a team of two) should select a (a few)
research journal article(s) related to elasticity of materials, study
it(them) carefully, understand the aim, methods and major 15
findings and make a final presentation of their studies. Instead,
they can choose an elasticity problem, solve it using a finite
element programme and discuss the results.

20 10 15

Assessment/ Evaluation Details

Assessment Type Assessment Method Percentage

Assignment 30
In-Course Assessment
Mid Semester Assessment 20

Oral Examination 20
End of Course Evaluation
End Semester Examination 30

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 Code ID9020

Title Composite Materials

Academic Credits 02

Prerequisite/s ID4020 (Mechanics of Materials)

Intended Learning Outcomes:

By the end of this course unit, the student should be able to

o discuss various types of composites and their fabrication technologies and applications;
o describe fundamental concepts of mechanical, thermal, electrical and optical properties
of composites;
o explain the failure mechanisms in composites under different types of loading;
o determine effective properties and potential failure mechanisms of composites;
o describe about the exceptional properties of composite materials in various engineering
applications and their limitations;
o analyse the contemporary research in composite materials.

Syllabus Outline

Hours
Content
L T L/F A

1. Introduction to Composites
Brief history and overview of properties and application of
composites; Classifications and definitions; Types of matrices 02
and reinforcements/inclusions and their properties; Fabrication
technologies.
2. Elastic Properties of (long) Fiber Reinforced Composites
Rule of mixtures; Stiffness bounds; Elastic constants for
different degrees of symmetry; Lamina and Laminate
06 04
(Lamination theory); On- and off-axis elastic constants of
lamina; Elastic deformation of multidirectional laminates and
their loading angle dependence.
3. Elastic Properties of Short Fiber Reinforced Composites
Shear-Lag model for stress-transfer; Load partitioning and
02 02
stiffness predication for Shear-Lag model; Stiffness
dependence on aspect ratio of fibers and long-fiber limit.

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 4. Elastic Properties of Particulate Composites
Eshelbys formula; Effective properties of composites with 02
spherical inclusions.

5. Failure Mechanisms of Composites

Interfacial bonding mechanisms and measurements of bonding
03
strength; Modes of failure in tension and compression; Tsai-Hill
failure criterion; Fracture strength and toughness of composites.
02
6. Thermal Expansions and Thermal Residual Stresses
Thermal expansion of fiber reinforced and particulate
02
composites; Differential thermal contraction stresses; Thermal
cycling; Thermal residual stresses.

7. Thermal and Electrical Properties of Composites

Effective properties of thermally and electrically conductive 02
composites.
8. Natural and Synthetic Hierarchical and Nano Composites
Brief introduction to hierarchical and Nano composites found in
02
nature (human bone, seashells, nacre, squid beak, etc.) and
their structure-property relations; Synthesis and applications of 02
synthetic nanocomposites; Scaling laws and the emergence of
size effects; Mechanical, electrical, photonic and phononic
properties of nanocomposites.
9. Independent Semester Project
Students (individual or as a team of two) should select a(a few)
research journal article(s) related to composite materials, study 12
it(them) carefully, understand the aim, methods, and major
findings, and make a final presentation of their studies.

21 10 12

Assessment/ Evaluation Details

Assessment Type Assessment Method Percentage

Assignment 30
In-course Assessment
Mid Semester Assessment 30

End of Course Evaluation End Semester Examination 40

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