SEMESTER-II

CEMTGE201 Analysis and Design of substructure 3-0-0 3

Pre requisite: Basics of soil mechanics, foundation engineering and Limit state design of
structures

Objective: To give the knowledge of design of substructure

10. Basic of Limit state design, Foundation, earth pressure

11. Types of foundation and its selection, basic requirement and design of shallow foundation
12. Pile foundation its types and load carrying capacity, Design of pile foundation
13. Retaining wall its types and stability analysis, Sheet pile walls analysis and design
14. Foundation in expansive soil, Identification of expansive soil, swell potential and swelling
pressure,
15. Reinforced earth wall designing and its analysis.

References/ Books

1. Bowles, J.E, Foundation Analysis and Design, McGraw-Hill International edition, 1997.
2. Saran, S. Analysis and Design of substructures, Oxford & IBH Publishing Co. Pvt. Ltd.,
2018.
CEMTGE202 Soil Dynamics and Machine foundation 3-0-0 3

Pre-requisites: Nil
1. Fundamentals of vibration-Response of SDOF systems: Free vibration, Experimental
determination of natural frequency and damping, Forced vibration, Base excitation,
Vibration measuring instruments and Response of 2DOF systems.
2. Wave propagation: Elastic rods, elastic continuum medium and semi-infinite elastic
continuum medium. Stress-strain behavior of cyclically loaded soils, Strength of
cyclically loaded soils, Dynamic soil properties - Laboratory and field testing techniques,
Selection of design values.
3. Liquefaction of soils: An introduction and evaluation using simple methods.
4. Dynamic stiffness and damping constants of shallow foundation-Circular rigid mat
foundation on elastic half space excited vertically, laterally, torsion or rocking, Effective
stiffness and damping of such systems, Modeling of soil medium by frequency dependent
and frequency independent elements. Machine foundations, types and basic
requirements, analysis and design of foundations for reciprocating and impact type
machines, introduction to the design of T.G. Dynamic stiffness and damping constants of
single pile and pile group-Analysis for vertical, lateral, rocking modes of vibration.
5. Vibration absorption and isolation techniques.

Textbooks/References

1. Arya S.D, O’Neil, M. and Pincus, G., Design of structures and foundations for vibrating
machines, Gulf Publishing Co., 1979.
2. Prakash, S. and Puri, V.K., Foundation for machines: Analysis and Design, John Wiley &
Sons, 1998 3. Prakash, S., Soil Dynamics, McGraw Hill, 1981.
4. Kameswara Rao, N.S.V., Vibration analysis and foundation dynamics, Wheeler
Publication Ltd., 1998.
5. Major, A., Dynamics in Civil Engineering: Analysis and Design Vol. I-III, Akademiai
Kiado, 1980. 6. Richart, F.E. Hall J.R and Woods R.D., Vibrations of Soils and Foundations,
Prentice Hall Inc., 1970.
CEMTGE203 Rock Mechanics and Tunnelling 3-0-0 3

Prerequisite: The student should have attended course of soil mechanics.

OBJECTIVE: To provide knowledge of determination of rock mechanics and tunnel

engineering.

1. Engineering properties of rock masses, subsurface investigations in rock deposits, field

and laboratory testing of rocks, stress-deformation characteristics of rock masses under
heavy loads. 10 Lectures
2. Permeability of Rocks. 3 Lectures
3. Failure theories, shear strength of rock under high pressure, friction in rocks.5 Lectures
4. Stability of rock slopes, idealized rock system, anisotropic rock system, deep cuts, deep
boreholes, stability of boulder fills and embankments. 10 Lectures
5. Lateral pressure on retaining structures for high hill slopes 5 Lectures.
6. Bearing capacity of rock masses 5 Lectures
7. Opening in rocks, lined and unlined tunnels, pressure tunnels and tunnels for other
purposes. 4 Lectures
Texts/References Books

1. J.C. Jagger and N.G.W. Cook, Fundamentals of Rock Mechanics, ethuen and Co.,
London, 1971.
2. T. Ramamurthy Engineering in Rocks for slopes, Foundation and Tunnels PHI learner
Pvt. Ltd, New Delhi - 800001.
3. Obert, Leonard and W.I. Duvall, Rock Mechanics and Design Structures of Rock, 1967.
4. J.A. Hudson et. al. (Ed), Comprehensive Rock Mechanics, in 5 vols .Pergamum Press,
1993.
5. Richard E Goodman, Introduction to Rock Mechanics, 1989.
CEMTGE204 Geosynthetics II 2-0-0 2

Pre-requisite-Nil
Objective: To impart basic knowledge of application of geosynthetics in different structures.

Geosynthetics in Pavement:

Geosynthetics in roads an railways: separation, drainage and filtering in road pavements and
railway tracks; overlay design and construction, AASHTO and other relevant guidelines; trench
drains

Geosynthetics in Environmental control

Liners and ponds and canals; covers and liners for landfills-material aspects and stability
considerations; landslides-occurrences and methods of mitigation; erosion causes and techniques
for control

Text Books/Reference Books:

12. Shukla, S. K. and Yin, J. H., 2006. Fundamentals of Geosynthetics Engineering. Taylor and
Francis.
13. 2. Shukla, S. K., 2002. Geosynthetics and their Applications. Thomson Telford.
14. 3. Han, J., 1964. Principles and Practices of Ground Improvement. John Wiley & Sons, Inc.,
New Jersey.
15. 4. Rao, G. V. and Raju, S., 1990. Engineering with Geosynthetics. Tata McGraw-Hill
Publishing Company Ltd., New Delhi.
16. 5. Koerner, R. M., 1986. Designing with Geosynthetics. Prentice-Hall, N. J., U.S.A.
7. Saran, S., 2006. Reinforced soil and its Engineering Applications. I.K. International
Pvt. Ltd.
CEMTGE208 Mechanics of Sediment Transport 3-0-0 3
Course Syllabus:
1. Introduction to sediment: Physical properties of fluid and sediment, origin and properties of
sediments, nature of problems. Fluvial sediments; transportation and entrainment; physical &
chemical characteristics; grain size distribution;

2. Fluvial hydraulics: Scour criteria and problems: regimes of flow, Shields curve, incipient
motion of sediment particles, terminal fall velocity of sediment in fluid, alluvial bed forms and
Resistance to flow.
3. Sediment transport: Bed load, suspended load and total load transport, Meyer-Peter
approach, du Boys’ approach, Einstein’s approach, Engelund and Fredsøe’s approach, sediment
samplers, design of stable channels, alluvial stream and their hydraulic geometry.
4. Turbulent Fluvial Flows: Decomposition and averaging procedure, equation of motion
(Reynolds equations), Prandtl’s mixing length theory, hypothesis of von Kármán, velocity
distribution, the linear law in viscous sub-layer, the logarithmic law in turbulent wall shear layer,
law in buffer layer, log-wake law and velocity defect law, turbulence intensity, calculation of bed
shear stress using bed slope, velocity distribution, average velocity, Reynolds shear stress
distribution, turbulent kinetic energy distribution.
5. River Training Works: Objectives, classification of river training works, design of guide
banks, groynes or spurs their design and classification ISI Recommendations of approach
embankments and afflux embankments, pitched islands, artificial cut-offs, objects and design
considerations, river control-objectives and methods.
6. Sediment control: Silt management, management of canal in Punjab, Bhakra calal, delta
formation.
Text and Reference Books:
1. Dey, Subhasish, “Fluvial Hydrodynamics” 2014, Springer, India
2. Garde, R.J., Raju, K.G.R, “Mechanics of Sediment Transportation and Alluvial Stream
Problems” 1985, Wiley Eastern Ltd.
3. Yang, C.T., “Sediment Transport: Theory and Practice.” 1996, McGraw-Hill, USA.
4. Yalin, M.S., “Mechanics of Sediment Transport” 1977, Pergamon Press, Oxford
CETMTGE201P Geotechnical Engineering Lab-II 0-0-3 1
Pre-requisite- Nil

Objective: To impart the knowledge of the laboratory investigation of the soil

List of the experiments:

1. Swelling index test

2. CBR Test
3. Standard Penetration test
4. Dynamic Cone penetration test
5. Suction test
6. Cyclic triaxial test
7. Pull out test
8. Model plate load test
CEMTOE201 Hazardous waste management 3-0-0 3

Unit 1: Introduction. Sources, Hazardous waste characteristics and quantification.

Unit 2: Impact of Hazardous waste on Environment. Contaminant transport in surface and sub-
surface water bodies, Soil contamination, Contaminant attachment and detachment
mechanisms.
Unit 3: Waste Minimization. Source reduction, Reuse and Recycling, On-site and Off-site
recovery and recycling, Process change, Recent technologies and other waste minimization
options, Waste transport and storage- Regulatory requirements, Wastewater compatibility
issues.
Unit 4: Treatment. Physico-chemical and biological treatment methods, Incineration,
Onsite v/s Off-site Treatment, Case studies of specific waste treatment, Advanced
hazardous waste.
Unit 5: Disposal. Engineered design and planning for landfills, Pre-treatment requirements,
Site selection, Leachate and off-gas management, Post closure Monitoring and Management,
Remediation of Contaminated Sites- Assessment of the extent of contamination,
Remediation measures.
Unit 6: Protection from spread of pollutants, planning for site remediation, Hazardous Waste
(Management & Handling) Rules, 1989.

Reference Books:
1. LaGrega, M.D., Buckingham, P. L. and Evans, J. C., “Hazardous Waste Management,”
Second Edition, Waveland Press Inc., USA, 2010.
2. Tchbanoglous, G., Theisan, H., and Vgils; Integrated solid waste management. McGraw Hill,
New York, 1993.
3. Charles A. Wentz; "Hazardous Waste Management ", McGraw-Hill Publication, 1995.
4. CPHEEO; Manual on solid waste management, Ministry of Urban Development and
Poverty Alleviation, Govt. of India, Delhi.