REGULATIONS, CURRICULUM AND SYLLABUS

for

B. TECH

CIVIL ENGINEERING

(w.e.f. 2013-2014)

PONDICHERRY UNIVERSITY
PONDICHERRY - 605014

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 PONDICHERRY UNIVERSITY
BACHELOR OF TECHNOLOGY PROGRAMMES
(EIGHT SEMESTERS)
REGULATIONS

1. Conditions for Admission:

a) Candidates for admission to the first semester of the 8 semester B.Tech Degree programme
should be required to have passed :
The Higher Secondary Examination of the (10+2) curriculum (Academic Stream) prescribed by the
Government of Tamil Nadu or any other examination equivalent there to with minimum of 45%
marks (40% marks for OBC and SC/ST candidates) in aggregate of subjects – Mathematics, Physics
and any one of the following optional subjects: Chemistry / Biotechnology/ Computer Science /
Biology (Botany & Zoology) or an Examination of any University or Authority recognized by the
Executive Council of the Pondicherry University as equivalent thereto.
b) For Lateral entry in to third semester of the eight semester B.Tech programme :
The minimum qualification for admission is a pass in three year diploma or four year sandwich
diploma course in engineering / technology from an AICTE approved institution with at least 45%
marks (40% marks for OBC and SC/ST candidates) in aggregate in the subjects covered from 3rd to
final semester or a pass in B.Sc. degree from a recognized university as defined by UGC with at least
45% marks ( 40% marks for OBC and SC/ST candidates) and passed XII standard with mathematics
as a subject.
Provided that in case of students belonging to B.Sc Stream shall clear the subjects of Engineering
Graphics and Engineering Mechanics of the first year Engineering program along with the second
year subjects.
Provided further that, the students belonging to B.Sc Stream shall be considered only after filling the
supernumerary seats in this category with students belonging to the Diploma stream.
The list of diploma programs approved for admission for each of the degree programs is given in
Annexure A.
2. Age Limit :
The candidate should not have completed 21 years of age as on 1st July of the academic year under
consideration. For Lateral Entry admission to second year of degree programme , there is no age limit.
For SC/ST candidates, the age limit is relaxable by 3 years.
3. Duration of Programme :
The Bachelor of Technology degree programme shall extend over a period of 8 consecutive semesters
spread over 4 academic years – two semesters constituting one academic year. The duration of each
semester shall normally be 15 weeks excluding examinations.
4. Eligibility for the award of Degree:
No candidate shall be eligible for the award of the degree of Bachelor of Technology, unless he/she has
undergone the course for a period of 8 semesters (4 academic years) / 6 semesters (3 academic years for
Lateral Entry candidates) in the faculty of Engineering and has passed the prescribed examinations in all
the semesters.
5. Branches of Study:

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 Branch I - Civil Engineering
Branch II - Mechanical Engineering
Branch III - Electronics & Communication Engineering
Branch IV - Computer Science & Engineering
Branch V - Electrical & Electronics Engineering
Branch VI - Chemical Engineering
Branch VII - Electronics & Instrumentation Engineering
Branch VIII - Information Technology
Branch IX - Instrumentation & Control Engineering
Branch X - Biomedical Engineering
or any other branches of study as and when offered. The branch allocation shall be ordinarily done at the
time of admission of the candidate to the first semester.
6. Subjects of Study:
The subjects of study shall include theory and practical courses as given in the curriculum and shall be in
accordance with the prescribed syllabus. The subjects of study for the first two semesters shall be
common for all branches of study.
7. Examinations:
The theory and practical examinations shall comprise continuous assessment throughout the semester in
all subjects as well as university examinations conducted by Pondicherry University at the end of the
semester (November / December or April / May).
(a) Theory courses for which there is a written paper of 75 marks in the university examination.
The Internal Assessment marks of 25 has to be distributed as 10 marks each for two class tests and 5
marks for class attendance in the particular subject. The distribution of marks for attendance is as
follows.
5 marks for 95% and above
4 marks for 90% and above but below 95%
3 marks for 85% and above but below 90%
2 marks for 80% and above but below 85%
1 mark for 75% and above but below 80%
In total, three tests are to be conducted and the better two are to be considered for assessment.
(b) Practical courses for which there is a university practical examination of 50 marks:
The internal assessment marks of 50 has to be distributed as 20 marks for the periodic practical works
and records submitted thereof, 15 marks for an internal practical examination, 5 marks for an internal
viva voce, and 10 marks for class attendance in the particular subject. The distribution of marks is as
given below.
10 marks for 95% and above
8 marks for 90% and above but below 95%
6 marks for 85% and above but below 90%
4 marks for 80% and above but below 85%
2 marks for 75% and above but below 80%
8. Requirement for appearing for University Examination:
A candidate shall be permitted to appear for university examinations at the end of any semester only if:
i) He / She secures not less than 75% overall attendance arrived at by taking into account the total

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 number of periods in all subjects put together offered by the institution for the semester under
consideration.
(Candidates who secure overall attendance greater than 60% and less than 75% have to pay a condonation fee as
prescribed by University along with a medical certificate obtained from a medical officer not below the rank of Asst.
Director)
ii) He / She earns a progress certificate from the Head of the institution for having satisfactorily
completed the course of study in all the subjects pertaining to that semester
iii) His / Her conduct is found to be satisfactory as certified by the Head of the institution.
A candidate who has satisfied the requirement (i) to (iii) shall be deemed to have satisfied the
course requirements for the semester.
9. Procedure for completing the course:
A candidate can join the course of study of any semester only at the time of its normal commencement
and only if he/she has satisfied the course requirements for the previous semester and further has
registered for the university examinations of the previous semester in all the subjects as well as all arrear
subjects if any.
However, the entire course should be completed within 14 consecutive semesters (12 consecutive
semesters for students admitted under lateral entry).
10. Passing Minimum:
a. A candidate shall be declared to have passed the examination in a subject of study only if he/she
secures not less than 50% of the total marks (Internal Assessment plus University examination
marks) and not less than 40% of the marks in University examination
b. A candidate who has been declared “Failed” in a particular subject may reappear for that subject
during the subsequent semesters and secure a pass. However, there is a provision for revaluation of
failed or passed subjects provided he/she fulfills the following norms for revaluation.
i. Applications for revaluation should be filed within 4 weeks from the date of declaration of
results or 15 days from the date of receipt of marks card whichever is earlier.
ii. The candidate should have attended all the college examinations as well as university
examinations.
iii. If a candidate has failed in more than four papers in the current university examination, his/her
representation for revaluation will not be considered.
iv. The request for revaluation must be made in the format prescribed duly recommended by the
Head of the Institution along with the revaluation fee prescribed by the University.
Further the University examination marks obtained in the latest attempt shall alone remain valid in
total suppression of the University examination marks obtained by the candidate in earlier attempts
11. Award of Letter Grades
The assessment of a course will be done on absolute marks basis. However, for the purpose of reporting
the performance of a candidate, letter grades, each carrying certain points, will be awarded as per the
range of total marks (out of 100) obtained by the candidate, as detailed below:

Range of Total Marks Letter Grade Grade Points

90 to 100 S 10
80 to 89 A 9
70 to 79 B 8
60 to 69 C 7
55 to 59 D 6
50 to 54 E 5
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 0 to 49 F 0
Incomplete FA

‘F’ denotes failure in the course. ‘FA’ denotes absent / detained as per clause 8.

After results are declared, grade sheets will be issued to the students. The grade sheets will contain the
following details:
(a) The college in which the candidate has studied.
(b) The list of courses enrolled during the semester and the grades scored.
(c) The Grade Point Average (GPA) for the semester and Cumulative Grade Point Average
(CGPA) of all enrolled subjects from first semester onwards.
(d) GPA is the ratio of sum of the products of the number of credits (C) of courses registered and
the corresponding grades points (GP) scored in those courses, taken for all the courses and
sum of the number of credits of all the courses
GPA =(SUM OF (C x GP ) / SUM OF C )
CGPA will be calculated in a similar manner, considering all the courses enrolled from first
semester. FA grades are to be excluded for calculating GPA and CGPA.
The conversion of CGPA into percentage marks is as given below
% Marks = (CGPA − 0.5) x 10
12. Award of Class and Rank:
i) A candidate who satisfies the course requirements for all semesters and who passes all the
examinations prescribed for all the eight semesters (six semesters for lateral entry candidates) within a
maximum period of 7 years (6 years for lateral entry candidates) reckoned from the commencement of
the first semester to which the candidate was admitted shall be declared to have qualified for the
award of degree.
ii) A candidate who qualifies for the award of the degree passing in all subjects pertaining to semesters 3
to 8 in his/her first appearance within 6 consecutive semesters ( 3 academic years ) and in addition
secures a CGPA of 8.50 and above for the semesters 3 to 8 shall be declared to have passed the
examination in FIRST CLASS with DISTINCTION.
iii) A candidate who qualifies for the award of the degree by passing in all subjects relating to semesters 3
to 8 within a maximum period of eight semesters after his/her commencement of study in the third
semester and in addition secures CGPA not less than 6.5 shall declared to have passed the
examination in FIRST CLASS.
iv) All other candidates who qualify for the award of degree shall be declared to have passed the
examination in SECOND CLASS.
v) For the Award of University ranks and Gold Medal for each branch of study, the CGPA secured
from 1st to 8th semester alone should be considered and it is mandatory that the candidate should
have passed all the subjects from 1st to 8th semester in the first attempt. Rank certificates would be
issued to the first ten candidates in each branch of study.
13. Provision for withdrawal:
A candidate may, for valid reasons, and on the recommendation of the Head of the Institution be granted
permission by the University to withdraw from writing the entire semester examination as one Unit. The
withdrawal application shall be valid only if it is made earlier than the commencement of the last theory
examination pertaining to that semester. Withdrawal shall be permitted only once during the entire course.
Other conditions being satisfactory, candidates who withdraw are also eligible to be awarded
DISTINCTION whereas they are not eligible to be awarded a rank.
14. Discontinuation of Course:
If a candidate wishes to temporarily discontinue the course for valid reasons, he/she shall apply through

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 the Head of the Institution in advance and obtain a written order from the University permitting
discontinuance. A candidate after temporary discontinuance may rejoin the course only at the
commencement of the semester at which he/she discontinued, provided he/she pays the prescribed fees
to the University. The total period of completion of the course reckoned from the commencement of the
first semester to which the candidate was admitted shall not in any case exceed 7 years, including of the
period of discontinuance.
15. Revision of Regulations and Curriculum:
The University may from time to time revise, amend or change the regulations of curriculum and
syllabus as and when found necessary.

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 ANNEXURE – A

B.Tech courses in which Diploma courses eligible

admission is sought for admission
Civil Engineering
Civil and Rural Engineering
Civil Engineering Architectural Assistantship
Architecture
Agricultural Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Automobile Engineering
Agricultural Engineering
Mechanical and Rural Engineering
Refrigeration and Air-conditioning
Agricultural Engineering & Farm Equipment Technology
Mechanical Engineering
Metallurgy
Production Engineering
Machine Design & Drafting
Machine tool maintenance and Repairs
Printing Technology / Engineering Textile Engineering /
Technology Tool Engineering
Electrical and Electronics
Electrical Engineering
Engineering
Electrical and Electronics Engineering
Electronics & Communication
Electronics and Instrumentation Engineering
Engineering
Instrumentation Engineering / Technology
Electronic and Instrumentation
Electronics and Communication Engg.
Engineering
Electronics Engineering
Instrumentation and Control
Medical Electronics
Engineering
Instrumentation and Control Engineering
Bio Medical Engineering
Applied Electronics

Chemical Engineering
Chemical Technology
Petrochemical Technology
Chemical Engineering Petroleum Engineering
Ceramic Technology
Plastic Engineering
Paper & Pulp Technology / Polymer Technology
Information Technology Computer Science and Engineering
Computer Technology
Computer Science & Electrical and Electronics Engineering
Engineering Electronics & Communication Engineering
Electronics & Instrumentation Engineering
Instrumentation Engineering / Technology

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 CURRICULUM

B.Tech. – CIVIL ENGINEERING

I SEMESTER

Code
Name of the Subjects Periods Credits Marks
No.
L T P IA UE TM
Theory
T 101 Mathematics – I 3 1 - 4 25 75 100
T 102 Physics 4 - - 4 25 75 100
T 103 Chemistry 4 - - 4 25 75 100
Basic Electrical and Electronics
T 104 3 1 - 4 25 75 100
Engineering
T 105 Engineering Thermodynamics 3 1 - 4 25 75 100
T 106 Computer Programming 3 1 - 4 25 75 100
Practical
P 101 Computer Programming Lab - - 3 2 50 50 100
P 102 Engineering Graphics 2 - 3 2 50 50 100
P 103 Basic Electrical & Electronics Lab - - 3 2 50 50 100
Total 22 4 9 30 300 600 900

II SEMESTER

Code
Name of the Subjects Periods Credits Marks
No.
L T P IA UE TM
Theory
T 107 Mathematics – II 3 1 - 4 25 75 100
T 108 Material Science 4 - - 4 25 75 100
T 109 Environmental Science 4 - - 4 25 75 100
T 110 Basic Civil and Mechanical Engineering 4 - - 4 25 75 100
T 111 Engineering Mechanics 3 1 - 4 25 75 100
T 112 Communicative English 4 - - 4 25 75 100
Practical
P 104 Physics lab - - 3 2 50 50 100
P 105 Chemistry lab 2 - 3 2 50 50 100
P 106 Workshop Practice - - 3 2 50 50 100
P 107 NSS / NCC * - - - - - - -
Total 22 2 9 30 300 600 900

* To be completed in I and II semesters, under Pass / Fail option only and not counted for CGPA
calculation.

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 III Semester

Subject Periods Marks

Name of the subject Credits
Code L T P IA UE TM
Theory
MA T31 Mathematics III 3 1 - 4 25 75 100
CE T32 Geo Science Engineering 4 - - 4 25 75 100
CE T33 Building Technology 4 - - 4 25 75 100
CE T34 Mechanics of Solids-I 3 1 - 4 25 75 100
CE T35 Mechanics of Fluids 3 1 - 4 25 75 100
CE T36 Surveying-I 3 1 - 4 25 75 100
Practical
CE P31 Surveying Lab – I - - 3 2 50 50 100
CE P32 Material Testing Lab - I - - 3 2 50 50 100
CE P33 Building planning and drawing 2 - 3 2 50 50 100
Total 22 4 9 30 300 600 900

IV Semester

Subject Periods Marks

Name of the subject Credits
Code L T P IA UE TM
Theory
MA T41 Mathematics - IV 3 1 - 4 25 75 100
CE T42 Concrete Technology 4 - - 4 25 75 100
CE T43 Environmental Engineering - I 4 - - 4 25 75 100
CE T44 Mechanics of Solids - II 3 1 - 4 25 75 100
CE T45 Hydraulic and Hydraulic Machinery 3 1 - 4 25 75 100
CE T46 Surveying - II 3 1 - 4 25 75 100
Practical
CE P41 Surveying Lab II - - 3 2 50 50 100
CE P42 Fluid Mechanics & Machines Lab - - 3 2 50 50 100
CE P43 Geo Science Engineering Lab - - 3 2 50 50 100
SP P44 Physical Education* - - - - - - -
Total 20 4 9 30 300 600 900

* Under Pass / Fail option only and not counted for CGPA calculation.

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 V- Semester

Subject
Name of the subject Periods Marks
Code Credits
L T P IA UE TM
Theory
CE T51 Design of RCC structures 3 1 - 4 25 75 100
CE T52 Structural Analysis - I 3 1 - 4 25 75 100
CE T53 Geotechnical Engineering – I 3 1 - 4 25 75 100
CE T54 Environmental Engineering – II 4 - - 4 25 75 100
CE T55 Transportation Engineering - I 3 1 - 4 25 75 100
Practical
CE P51 Geotechnical Engineering Lab - - 3 2 50 50 100
CE P52 Environmental Engineering Lab - - 3 2 50 50 100
CE P53 Material Testing Lab - II - - 3 2 50 50 100
HS P54 General proficiency – I - - 3 2 100 - 100
Total 16 4 12 28 375 525 900

VI Semester
Subject Periods Marks
Name of the subject Credits
Code L T P IA UE TM
Theory
CE T61 Structural Analysis – II 3 1 - 4 25 75 100
CE T62 Geotechnical Engineering – II 3 1 - 4 25 75 100
CE T63 Transportation Engineering - II 3 1 - 4 25 75 100
CE TE1 Elective I 4 0 - 4 25 75 100
CE TE2 Elective II 4 0 4 25 75 100
Practical
CE P61 Transportation Engineering Lab - - 3 2 50 50 100
Estimation Costing and Valuation
CE P62 2 - 3 2 50 50 100
Engineering Lab
CE P63 Computer Aided Design Lab - - 3 2 50 50 100
HS P64 General proficiency - II - - 3 2 100 - 100
CE SE1 Surveying Camp * - - 3 2 100 - 100
Total 19 3 15 30 475 525 1000

* The Survey camp will be conducted at end of V semester.

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 VII Semester

Subject Periods Marks

Name of the subject Credits
Code L T P IA UE TM
Theory
CE T71 Design of steel structures 3 1 - 4 25 75 100
Hydrology and Water Resources
CE T72 3 1 - 4 25 75 100
Engineering
CE TE3 Elective III 4 0 - 4 25 75 100
CE TE4 Elective IV 4 0 - 4 25 75 100
Practical
Design and Drawing (RCC &
CE P71 2 - 3 2 50 50 100
steel)
CE CV7 Comprehensive viva - - 3 2 50 50 100
CE PW7 Project Phase - I - - 6 6 50 50 100
Total 16 2 12 26 250 450 700

VIII Semester

Subject Periods Marks

Name of the subject Credits
Code L T P IA UE TM
Theory
CE T 81 Construction management 4 - - 4 25 75 100
CE TE5 Elective-V 4 0 - 4 25 75 100
CE TE6 Elective-VI 4 0 - 4 25 75 100
Practical
CE P81 Professional Ethical Practice 3 - - 2 100 - 100
CE W8 Industrial Training/Internship - - 3 2 100 - 100
CE PW8 Project Phase - II - - 9 8 50 50 100
Total 15 0 12 24 325 275 600

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 LIST OF ELECTIVES

CODE TITLE
CEE01 DESIGN OF PRESTRESSED CONCRETE STRUCTURES
CEE02 COASTAL AND OFFSHORE STRUCTURES
CEE03 INDUSTRIAL WASTE DISPOSAL AND TREATMENT
CEE04 SAFETY PRACTICES IN CONSTRUCTION
CEE05 CONSTRUCTION METHODS AND EQUIPMENTS
CEE06 GEOTECHNICAL PROCESSES AND APPLICATIONS
CEE07 REMOTE SENSING AND GIS
CEE08 FINITE ELEMENT ANALYSIS
CEE09 ADVANCED DESIGN OF RCC STRUCTURES
CEE10 SITE INVESTIGATION METHODS AND PRACTICES
CEE11 COASTAL ENGINEERING
CEE12 TRAFFIC ENGINEERING AND MANAGEMENT
CEE13 HIGHWAY AND AIRPORT PAVEMENT DESIGN
CEE14 ADVANCED STRUCTURAL ANALYSIS
CEE15 GROUND WATER HYDROLOGY
CEE16 MACHINE FOUNDATIONS
CEE17 EARTH RETAINING STRUCTURES
CEE18 UNDERGROUND STRUCTURES
CEE19 AIR AND NOISE POLLUTION
CEE20 FAILURE ASSESSMENT AND REHABILITATION STRUCTURES
CEE21 BRIDGE ENGINEERING
CEE22 ADVANCED DESIGN OF STEEL STRUCTURES
CEE23 ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT
HSE24 ENGINEERING ECONOMICS
CEE25 DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION OF PREFABRICATED STRUCTURES
CEE26 EARTHQUAKE RESISTANT DESIGN OF STRUCTURES
CEE27 DESIGN OF INDUSTRIAL STRUCTURES
CEE28 FORMWORK FOR CONCRETE STRUCTURES
CEE29 DISASTER MITIGATION AND MANAGEMENT
CEE 30 IRRIGATION AND DRAINAGE ENGINEERING

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 FIRST SEMESTER

Department : Civil Engineering Programme : B. Tech. Civil Engineering

Semester I
Course Hours / Week Credit Maximum Marks
Course Name
Code L T P C IA UE Total
T 101 MATHEMATICS – I 3 1 0 4 25 75 100

1. To introduce the idea of applying calculus concepts to problems in Engineering.

2. To familiarize the student with functions of several variables.
Objective (s) 3. To acquaint the student with mathematical tools needed in evaluating multiple integrals
and their usage.
4. To introduce effective mathematical tools for the solutions of differential equations that
model physical processes
UNIT – I Calculus Total Hours : 9
Curvature, radius of curvature, evolutes and involutes. Beta and Gamma functions and their properties.
UNIT – II Function of Several variables Total Hours : 9
Partial derivatives, Total derivatives, Differentiation of implicit functions, Change of variables, Jacobians and
their properties, Taylor’s series for functions of two variables, Maxima and minima, Lagrange’s method of
undetermined multipliers.
UNIT – III Multiple Integrals and Applications Total Hours : 9
Multiple Integrals, change of order of integration and change of variables in double integrals (Cartesian to
polar). Applications: Areas by double integration and volumes by triple integration (Cartesian and polar).
UNIT – IV Differential Equations Total Hours : 9
Exact equations, First order linear equations, Bernoulli’s equation, orthogonal trajectories, growth, decay and
geometrical applications: Equations not of first degree: equations solvable for p, equations solvable for y,
equations solvable for x and Clairaut’s type.
UNIT – V Differential Equations (Higher order) Total Hours : 9
Linear differential equations of higher order – with constant coefficients, the operator D, Euler’s linear
equation of higher order with variable coefficients - simultaneous linear differential equations, solution by
variation of parameters method– simple applications to electric circuits
Total Contact Hours : 45 Total Tutorials : 15 Total Practical Class : 0 Total Hours : 60
Text Books
1. Venkataraman, M. K, Engineering Mathematics (First Year), Second Edition, The National Publishing
Company, Chennai 2010 (For units I, III, IV, V)
2. Grewal B.S., Higher Engineering Mathematics, Khanna Publishers, New Delhi, 41st Edition, 2011. (For
Unit II only)
Reference Books
1. Veerarajan T., Engineering Mathematics for first year, Tata McGraw-Hill, New Delhi, 2008.
2. Kandasamy P. et al, Engineering Mathematics, Vol.1 & 2, S. Chand & Co., New Delhi.
3. Ramana B.V., Higher Engineering Mathematics, Tata McGraw Hill New Delhi, 11th Reprint, 2010.
4. Erwin Kreyszig, Advanced Engineering Mathematics, John Wiley & Sons, New Delhi, 8th Edition.
5. Bali, N. P, and Manish Goyal, A Text Book of Engineering Mathematics, Lakshmi Publications, New
Delhi, 2007

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Department : Civil Engineering Programme : B. Tech. Civil Engineering
Semester I
Course Hours / Week Credit Maximum Marks
Course Name
Code L T P C IA UE Total
T 102 PHYSICS 4 0 0 4 25 75 100

1. To understand the concepts of physics and its significant contributions in the

advancement of technology and invention of new products that dramatically transformed
Objective (s) modern-day society.
2. To expose the students to different areas of physics which have direct relevance and
applications to different Engineering disciplines
3. To understand the concepts and applications of Ultrasonics, optics and some optical
devices, Lasers and Fiber optics, Nuclear energy sources and wave mechanics
UNIT – I Acoustics & NDT Total Hours : 12
Ultrasonics - Ultrasonic Waves Productions (Piezoelectric & Magnetostriction method) – Detections (Acoustic
Grating). NDT application – Ultrasonic Echo method – Liquid Penetrant method.
Acoustics - Factors affecting Acoustic of Buildings (Reverberation, Loudness, Focusing, Echo, Echelon Effect
and Resonance) and their Remedies - Sabine’s formula for Reverberation Time – Doppler effect and its
application to Random’s (elementary idea)
UNIT – II Optics Total Hours : 12
Interference - Air Wedge – Michelson’s Interferometer – Wavelength Determination – Interference Filter –
Antireflection Coatings.
Diffraction - Diffraction Grating – Dispersive power of grating - Resolving Power of Grating & Prism
Polarisation – Basic concepts of Double Refraction - Huygens Theory of Double Refraction – Quarter and Half
Wave Plates – Specific Rotary Power – Laurent Half Shade Polarimeter
UNIT – III Lasers & Fiber Optics Total Hours : 12
Lasers - Principles of Laser – Spontaneous and Stimulated Emissions - Einstein’s Coefficients – Population
Inversion and Laser Action – Types of optical resonators(qualitative Ideas) – Types of Lasers - NdYAG, CO2
laser, Ga As Laser – Application of Lasers.
Fiber Optics - Principle and Propagation of light in optical fiber – Numerical aperture and acceptance angle. –
Types of optical fibers (material, refractive index, mode)- Application to sensors and Fibre Optic
communication.
UNIT – IV Wave Mechanics Total Hours : 12
Matter Waves – de Broglie Wavelength – Uncertainty Principle – Schrödinger Wave Equation – Time
Dependent – Time Independent – Application to Particle in a One Dimensional potential Box – Quantum
Mechanical Tunneling – Tunnel Diode.
UNIT – V Nuclear energy source Total Hours : 12
General Properties of Nucleus (Size, Mass, Density, Charge) – Mass Defect – Binding Energy - Disintegration
in fission – Nuclear Reactor: Materials Used in Nuclear Reactors. – PWR – BWR – FBTR. Nuclear fusion
reactions for fusion reactor – D-D and D-T reactions, Basic principles of nuclear fusion reactors.
Total Contact Hours : 60 Total Tutorials : 0 Total Practical Class : 0 Total Hours : 60
Text Books
1. V Rajendran, Engineering Physics, 2nd Ed., TMH, New Delhi 2011 (For Units I to IV only)
2. Arthur Beiser, Concept of Modern Physics, 6th Ed, TMH, New Delhi 2008 (For Unit V Only)
Reference Books
1. Ajay Ghatak, Optics, TMH, New Delhi, 2007.
2. Thiagarajan and Ghatak, Laser and Application, TMH, New Delhi 2008.
3. R. Murugeshan, Modern Physics, S. Chand & Co, New Delhi 2006
4. K.R.Nambiar, Lasers, New Age International, New Delhi, 2008
5. Science of Engineering Materials, 2nd Edition, C.M. Srivastava and C. Srinivasan, New Age Int. (P) Ltd,
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 New Delhi, 1997
6. Avadhanulu M N Engineering Physics, Vol-I, S. Chand & Co, 2009.

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Department : Civil Engineering Programme : B. Tech. Civil Engineering
Semester I
Course Hours / Week Credit Maximum Marks
Course Name
Code L T P C IA UE Total
T 103 CHEMISTRY 4 0 0 4 25 75 100

1. To know about the importance of Chemistry in Engineering domain

Objective (s) 2. To understand the chemistry background of industrial process
3. To apply chemistry knowledge for engineering disciplines
UNIT – I Water Total Hours : 12
Hardness of water – units and calcium carbonate equivalent. Determination of hardness of water- EDTA
method. Disadvantages of hardwater-boiler scale and sludge, caustic embrittlement, priming & foaming and
boiler corrosion. Water softening method – internal & external conditioning – lime-soda process, zeolite
process and ion exchange process. Desalination – reverse osmosis & electrodialysis
UNIT – II Polymers Total Hours : 12
Classification, types of polymerization reactions – mechanism of radical, ionic and Ziegler-Natta
polymerizations. Polymer properties – chemical resistance, crystallinity and effect of temperature, Mn and Mw.
Thermoplastics and thermosets. Preparation, properties and uses of PVC, TEFLON, Nylons, Bakelite,
Polyurithane, Rubbers – vulcanization, synthetic rubber, BuNa-S, BuNa-N, silicone and butyl rubber.
Conducting polymers – classification and applications. Polymer composites – FRP – laminar composites.
Moulding constituents of plastic, moulding techniques – compression, injection, transfer and extrusion
moulding
UNIT – III Electrochemical Cells Total Hours : 12
Galvanic cells, single electrode potential, standard electrode potential, electromotive series. EMF of a cell and
its measurement. Nernst equation. Electrolyte concentration cell. Reference electrodes-hydrogen calomel, Ag
/AgCl & glass electrodes. Batteries - primary and secondary cells, laclanche cell, lead acid storage cell, Ni-Cd
battery & alkaline battery. Fuel cells - H2-O2 fuel cell.
UNIT – IV Corrosion And Its Control Total Hours : 12
Chemical & electrochemical corrosion-Galvanic series-galvanic, pitting, stress and concentration cell
corrosion. Factors influencing corrosion-corrosion control methods - cathodic protection and corrosion
inhibitors. Protective coating - types of protective coatings-metallic coating-tinning and galvanizing, cladding,
electroplating and anodizing
UNIT – V Phase Rule Total Hours : 12
Definition and derivation of phase rule. Application to one component system - water and sulphur systems.
Thermal analysis, condensed phase rule. Two component alloy systems - Pb-Ag, Cu-Ni and Mg-Zn systems
Total Contact Hours : 60 Total Tutorials : 0 Total Practical Class : 0 Total Hours : 60
Text Books
1. P.C. Jain and Monika Jain, Engineering Chemistry, Dhanpat Rai and Sons, New Delhi 2010.

Reference Books
1. S. S. Dara, A Textbook of Engineering Chemistry, S. Chand & Co., Ltd. New Delhi., 2008.
2. B. K. Sharma, Engineering Chemistry, 3rd edition Krishna Prakashan Media (P) Ltd., Meerut, 2001
3. P. Kannan and A. Ravi Krishnan “Engineering Chemistry” Hi-Tech Sri Krishna Publications, Chennai,
9th Ed, 2009
4. N. Krishnamurthy, P. Vallinayagam and D. Madhavan, Engineering Chemistry, 2 nd edition. PHI Learning
PVT., LTD, New Delhi, 2008

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Semester I
Course Hours / Week Credit Maximum Marks
Course Name
Code L T P C IA UE Total
T 104 BASIC ELECTRICAL AND
3 1 0 4 25 75 100
ELECTRONICS ENGINEERING

1. To understand and gain basic knowledge about magnetic and electrical circuits, single
phase and three phase power measurement and the operating principles of stationary and
rotating machines
Objective (s) 2. To understand the basic operation, functions and applications of PN junction diode,
transistor, logic gates and flip flops.
3. To gain knowledge on various communication systems and network models and the use
of ISDN
PART A – Electrical
UNIT – I DC Circuit Total Hours : 10
Definition of Voltage, Current, Power & Energy, circuit parameters, Ohm’s law, Kirchoff’s law & its
applications – Simple Problems - Division of current in Series & parallel circuits - star/delta conversion -
Node and mesh methods of analysis of DC circuits.
UNIT – II AC Circuit Total Hours : 10
Concepts of AC circuits – rms value, average value, form and peak factors – Simple RLC series circuits –
Concept of real and reactive power – Power factor - Introduction to three phase system - Power measurement
by two wattmeter method
UNIT – III Electrical Machines and Power Plants Total Hours : 10
Law of Electromagnetic induction, Fleming’s Right & Left hand rule - Principle of DC rotating machine,
Single phase transformer and single phase induction motor (Qualitative approach only) - Simple layout of
thermal and hydro generation (block diagram approach only).Fundamentals of fuses and circuit breakers
PART – B - Electronics
UNIT – IV Electronic Circuit Total Hours : 10
V-I Characteristics of diode - Half-wave rectifier and Full-wave rectifier – with and without capacitor filter -
Transistor - Construction & working - Input and output characteristics of CB and CE configuration -
Transistor as an Amplifier - Principle and working of Hartley oscillator and RC phase shift oscillator -
Construction and working of JFET & MOSFET.
UNIT – V Digital Electronics Total Hours : 10
Boolean algebra – Reduction of Boolean expressions - De-Morgan’s theorem – Logic gates -Implementation
of Boolean expressions - Flip flops - RS, JK, T and D. Combinational logic - Half adder, Full adder and
Subtractors. Sequential logic - Ripple counters and shift registers.
UNIT – IV Communication and Computer Systems Total Hours : 10
Model of communication system – Analog and digital – Wired and wireless channel. Block diagram of various
communication systems – Microwave, satellite, optical fiber and cellular mobile system. Network model –
PAN, LAN, MAN and WAN – Circuit and packet switching – Overview of ISDN
Total Contact Hours : 45 Total Tutorials : 15 Total Practical Class : 0 Total Hours : 60
Text Books
1. Kothari D P and Nagrath I J , Basic Electrical Engineering , Tata McGraw Hill,2009. (For Units I to III)
2. Rajendra Prasad , “ Fundamentals of Electronic Engineering”, Cengage learning, New Delhi, First
Edition, 2011 (For Unit IV)
3. Morris Mano, “Digital design”, PHI Learning, Fourth Edition, 2008 (For Unit V)
4. Wayne Tomasi, “Electronic Communication Systems- Fundamentals Theory Advanced”, Sixth Edition,
Pearson Education, 2004. (For Unit VI)
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Reference Books
1. R.Muthusubramaniam, S.Salivahanan and K.A. Mureleedharan, Basic Electrical Electronics and
Computer Engineering, Tata McGraw Hill, 2004..
2. J.B.Gupta, A Course in Electrical Power, Katson Publishing House, New Delhi, 1993.
3. David. A. Bell, “Electronic Devices and Circuits”, PHI Learning Private Ltd, India, Fourth Edition, 2008
4. Donald P Leach, Albert Paul Malvino and Goutam Saha, “Digital Principles and Applications,” 6th edition,
Tata McGraw Hill Publishing Company Ltd., New Delhi,2008.
5. S.K. Sahdev, Fundamentals of Electrical Engineering and Electronics, Dhanpat Rai & Co, 2013.
6. Jacob Millman and Christos C. Halkias, “Electronic Devices and Circuits” Tata McGraw Hill,2008
7. R.L. Boylestad and L. Nashelsky, “Electronic Devices and Circuit Theory”, PHI Learning Private Limited,
Ninth Edition, 2008.
8. M.S.Sukhija and T.K.Nagsarkar, “ Basic Electrical and Electronics Engineering”, Oxford University Press,
2012

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Department : Civil Engineering Programme : B. Tech. Civil Engineering
Semester I
Course Hours / Week Credit Maximum Marks
Course Name
Code L T P C IA UE Total
T 105 ENGINEERING THERMODYNAMICS 3 1 0 4 25 75 100

1. To understand the basics of the thermodynamic principles

2. To establish the relationship of these principles to thermal system behaviors
3. To develop methodologies for predicting the system behavior
Objective (s) 4. To establish the importance of laws of thermodynamics applied to energy systems
5. To explain the role of refrigeration and heat pump as energy systems
6. To develop an intuitive understanding of underlying physical mechanism and a mastery
of solving practical problems in real world

UNIT – I Basic Concepts and Definitions Total Hours : 9

Energy conversion and efficiencies - System, property and state - Thermal equilibrium - Temperature - Zeroth
law of Thermodynamics – P, V, and T Diagrams, - Thermodynamic Diagram.
UNIT – II First Law of Thermodynamics Total Hours : 9
The concept of work and adiabatic process - First law of thermodynamics - Conservation of Energy principle
for closed and open systems - Calculation of work for different processes of expansion of gases
UNIT – III Second Law of Thermodynamics Total Hours : 9
Equilibrium and the second law - Heat engines - Kelvin-Planck statement of second law of thermodynamics -
Reversible and irreversible processes - Carnot principle - Clausius inequality- Entropy
UNIT – IV Gas Power Cycles Total Hours : 9
Air standard cycles: The air standard Carnot cycle - Air standard Otto cycle, diesel cycle, dual cycle and Bryton
cycles and their efficiencies
UNIT – V Refrigeration Cycles and Systems Total Hours : 9
Reverse Carnot cycle - COP - Vapor compression refrigeration cycle and systems (only theory) - Gas
refrigeration cycle - Absorption refrigeration system - Liquifaction and solidification (only theory)
Total Contact Hours : 45 Total Tutorials : 15 Total Practical Class : 0 Total Hours : 60
Text Books
1. Nag, P. K., “Engineering Thermodynamics”, 4th edition, Tata Mc Graw Hill Publishing Co. Ltd., New
Delhi,1995
Reference Books
1. Arora, C.P., “Thermodynamics”, Tata Mc Graw Hill Publishing Co. Ltd., New Delhi,1998.
2. Burghardt, M.D., “Engineering Thermodynamics with Applications”, 4th edition, Harper & Row, N.Y.,
1986.
3. Huang, F.F., “Engineering Thermodynamics” 2nd edition , Macmillan Publishing Co.Ltd., N.Y.,1989.
4. Cengel, Y.A. and Boles, M.A., "Thermodynamics - An Engineering Approach", 5thedition, Mc-Graw Hill,
2006
5. Wark, K., “Thermodynamics”, 4th edition ,Mc Graw Hill, N.Y.,1985

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Department : Civil Engineering Programme : B. Tech. Civil Engineering
Semester I
Course Hours / Week Credit Maximum Marks
Course Name
Code L T P C IA UE Total
T 106 COMPUTER PROGRAMMING 3 1 0 4 25 75 100

1. To introduce the basics of computers and information technology.

2. To educate problem solving techniques.
Objective (s)
3. To impart programming skills in C language.
4. To practice structured programming to solve real life problems.
UNIT – I Total Hours : 9
History of Computers – Block diagram of a Computer – Components of a Computer system – Classification
of computers - Hardware – Software – categories of Software – Operating System – Applications of
Computers – Network Structure - Internet and its services – Intranet – Study of word processor –
Preparation of worksheets
UNIT – II Total Hours : 9
Problem solving techniques – Program – Program development cycle – Algorithm design – Flowchart -
Pseudo code. Introduction to C – History of C – Importance of C - C tokens – data types – Operators and
expressions – I/O functions
UNIT – III Total Hours : 9
Decision making statements – branching and looping – arrays – multidimensional arrays – Functions –
Recursion – Passing array to functions . Storage classes – Strings – String library functions
UNIT – VI Total Hours : 9
Structures – Arrays and Structures – nested structures – passing structures to functions – user defined data
types– Union. Pointers – pointers and arrays – pointers and functions - pointers and strings - pointers and
structures
UNIT – V Total Hours : 9
Files – operations on a file – Random access to files – command line arguments . Introduction to
preprocessor – Macro substitution directives – File inclusion directives – conditional compilation directives –
Miscellaneous directives
Total Contact Hours : 45 Total Tutorials : 15 Total Practical Class : 0 Total Hours : 60
Text Books
1. Balagurusamy. E, “Programming in ANSI C”, Tata McGraw Hill, 12th Edition, 2012
Reference Books
1. Vikas Verma, “A Workbook on C “,Cengage Learning, Second Edition,2012
2. Ashok N Kamthane, “Computer Programming”, Pearson education, Second Impression, 2008.

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Department : Civil Engineering Programme : B. Tech. Civil Engineering
Semester I
Course Hours / Week Credit Maximum Marks
Course Name
Code L T P C IA UE Total
P 101 COMPUTER PROGRAMMING LAB 0 0 3 2 50 50 100

1. To study and understand the use of OS commands

Objective (s)
2. To gain a hands on experience of compilation and execution of ‘C’ programs
List of Exercises

1. Study of OS Commands
2. Write a C program to find the Area of the triangle.
3. Write a C program to find the total and average percentage obtained by a student for 6 subjects.
4. Write a C program to read a three digit number and produce output like
1 hundreds
7 tens
2 units for an input of 172.
5. Write a C program to check whether a given character is vowel or not using Switch – Case statement.
6. Write a C program to print the numbers from 1 to 10 along with their squares.
7. Write a C program to find the sum of ‘n’ numbers using for, do – while statements.
8. Write a C program to find the factorial of a given number using Functions.
9. Write a C program to swap two numbers using call by value and call by reference.
10. Write a C program to find the smallest and largest element in an array.
11. Write a C program to perform matrix multiplication.
12. Write a C program to demonstrate the usage of Local and Global variables.
13. Write a C program to perform various string handling functions: strlen, strcpy, strcat, strcmp.
14. Write a C program to remove all characters in a string except alphabets.
15. Write a C program to find the sum of an integer array using pointers.
16. Write a C program to find the Maximum element in an integer array using pointers.
17. Write a C program to create student details using Structures.
18. Write a C program to display the contents of the file on the monitor screen.
19. Create a File by getting the input from the keyboard and retrieve the contents of the file using file
operation commands.
20. Write a C program to pass the parameter using command line arguments
Total Contact Hours : 0 Total Tutorials : 0 Total Practical Class : 45 Total Hours : 45

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Department : Civil Engineering Programme : B. Tech. Civil Engineering
Semester I
Course Hours / Week Credit Maximum Marks
Course Name
Code L T P C IA UA Total
P 102 ENGINEERING GRAPHICS 2 0 3 2 25 75 100

Objective (s) To convey the basics of engineering drawing

To explain the importance of an engineering drawing
To teach different methods of making the drawing
To establish the importance of projects and developments made in drawing that are used in
real systems
To explain the role of computer aided design _Auto Cad
To develop an intuitive understanding of underlying significance of using these drawings
UNIT
Introduction to Standards for Engineering Drawing practice, Lettering, Line work and Dimensioning
UNIT – I
Conic sections, Involutes, Spirals, Helix. Projection of Points, Lines and Planes
UNIT – II
Projection of Solids and Sections of Solids
UNIT – III
Development of surfaces - Intersection of surfaces (cylinder-cylinder, cylinder-cone)
UNIT – IV
Isometric projections and Orthographic projections
UNIT – V
Computer Aided Drafting: Introduction to Computer Aided Drafting hardware - Overview of application
software - 2D drafting commands (Auto CAD) for simple shapes - Dimensioning
Total Contact Hours : 30 Total Tutorials : 0 Total Practical Class : 45 Total Hours : 75
Text Books
1. Gopalakrishna K.R. and Sudhir Gopalakrishna, Engineering Graphics, Inzinc Publishers, 2007.
Reference Books
1. Bhatt N.D., Engineering Drawing, 49th edition, Chorotar Publishing House, 2006.
2. Venugopal K., Engineering Drawing and Grahics + Auto CAD, 4th edition, New Age International
Publication Ltd., 2004 .
3. David I cook and Robert N Mc Dougal, Engineering Graphics and Design with computer applications,
Holt – Sounders Int. Edn. 1985.
4. James D Bethune and et. al., Modern Drafting, Prentice Hall Int., 1989
5. Natarajan K.V., A Text Book of Engineering Drawing, Dhanalakshmi Publishers, 2006. BIS, Engineering
Drawing practice for Schools & College, 2006.
6. BIS, Engineering Drawing practice for Schools & College, 1992.

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Department : Civil Engineering Programme : B. Tech. Civil Engineering
Semester I
Course Hours / Week Credit Maximum Marks
Course Name
Code L T P C IA UE Total
BASIC ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONICS
P103 0 0 3 2 50 50 100
LAB

1. To get an exposure on the basic electrical tools, applications and precautions

2. To gain training on different types of wiring used in domestic and industrial applications.
3. To detect and find faults in electrical lamp and ceiling fan
Objective (s) 4. To get an exposure on the measurements of voltage and phase using CRO, basic
operation and applications of devices such as PN junction diode and transistor
5. To gain a practical knowledge on the functions and application of basic logic gates and
flip flops
Electrical Laboratory Experiments
1. Electrical Safety, Precautions, study of tools and accessories.
2. Practices of different joints.
3. Wiring and testing of series and parallel lamp circuits.
4. Staircase wiring.
5. Doctor’s room wiring.
6. Bed room wiring.
7. Godown wiring.
8. Wiring and testing a ceiling fan and fluorescent lamp circuit.
9. Study of different types of fuses, circuits breakers and A.C and D.C meters
Electronics Laboratory Experiments
1. Study of CRO
(a) Measurement of AC and DC voltages
(b) Frequency and phase measurements ( using Lissajou’s figures)
2. Verification of Kirchoff’s Voltage and Current Laws
Determine the voltage and current in given circuits using Kirchoff”s laws theoretically and verify the
laws experimentally.
3. Characteristics and applications of PN junction diode.
Forward and Reverse characteristics of PN junction diode.
Application of Diode as Half wave Rectifier – Measurement of ripple factor with and without
capacitor filter
4. Frequency Response of RC Coupled Amplifiers
Determination of frequency response of given RC coupled amplifier - Calculation of bandwidth.
5. Study of Logic Gates
(a) Verification of Demorgan’s theorems
(b) Verification of truth tables of OR, AND, NOT, NAND, NOR, EX-OR, EX-NOR gates and
Flipflops - JK, RS, T and D
(c) Implementation of digital functions using logic gates and Universal gates

Total Contact Hours : 0 Total Tutorials : 0 Total Practical Class : 45 Total Hours : 45

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 SECOND SEMESTER

Department : Civil Engineering Programme : B. Tech. Civil Engineering

Semester II
Course Hours / Week Credit Maximum Marks
Course Name
Code L T P C IA UE Total
T 107 MATHEMATICS – II 3 1 0 4 25 75 100

Objective (s) 1. To develop the use of matrix algebra techniques for practical applications.
2. To introduce the concepts of Curl, Divergence and integration of vectors in vector
calculus which is needed for many application problems.
3. To introduce Laplace transform which is a useful technique in solving many application
problems and to solve differential and integral equations.
4. To acquaint the students with Fourier transform techniques used in wide variety of
situations in which the functions used are not periodic.
UNIT – I Matrices Total Hours : 9
Eigenvalues and Eigen vectors of a real matrix, Characteristic equation, Properties of Eigenvalues and
Eigenvectors. Cayley-Hamilton Theorem, Diagonalization of matrices. Reduction of a quadratic form to
canonical form by orthogonal transformation. Nature of quadratic forms..
UNIT – II Vector Calculus Total Hours : 9
Gradient, divergence and curl, their properties and relations. Gauss divergence theorem and Stoke’s theorem
(without proof). Simple application problems
UNIT – III Laplace Transform Total Hours : 9
Definition, Transforms of elementary functions, properties. Transform of derivatives and integrals.
Multiplication by t and division by t. Transform of unit step function, transform of periodic functions. Initial
and final value theorems
UNIT – IV Applications of Laplace Transform Total Hours : 9
. Methods for determining inverse Laplace Transforms, convolution theorem, Application to differential
equations and integral equations. Evaluation of integrals by Laplace transforms
UNIT – V Fourier Transform Total Hours : 9
Fourier Integral theorem (statement only), Fourier transform and its inverse, properties. Fourier sine and
cosine transforms, their properties, convolution and Parseval’s identity.
Total Contact Hours : 45 Total Tutorials : 15 Total Practical Class : 0 Total Hours : 60
Text Books
1. Venkataraman M.K, Engineering Mathematics The National Publishing Company, Chennai, 2012.
2. Kandasamy P. et al, Engineering Mathematics, Vol.2 & 3, S. Chand & Co., New Delhi.
Reference Books
1. Veerarajan T., Engineering Mathematics for first year, Tata McGraw-Hill, New Delhi, 2008.
2. Grewal B.S., Higher Engineering Mathematics, Khanna Publishers, New Delhi,41st Edition, 2011.
3. Ramana B.V., Higher Engineering Mathematics, Tata McGraw Hill New Delhi, 11th Reprint, 2010.
4. Erwin Kreyszig, Advanced Engineering Mathematics, John Wiley & Sons, New Delhi.
5. Bali N. and Goyal M., Advanced Engineering Mathematics, Lakshmi Publications Pvt. Ltd., New Delhi,
7th Edition, 2010

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Department : Civil Engineering Programme : B. Tech. Civil Engineering
Semester II
Course Hours / Week Credit Maximum Marks
Course Name
Code L T P C IA UE Total
T 108 MATERIAL SCIENCE 4 0 0 4 25 75 100

1. To understand the importance of Material Science as a subject that revolutionized

modern day technologies
2. To understand the significance of material science in the development of new materials
Objective (s) and devices for all branches of Engineering
3. To impart knowledge to the Engineering students about some of the important areas of
Materials Science so as to enable them perceive the significant contributions of the
subject in Engineering and Technology
UNIT – I Crystal structure and Defects Total Hours : 12
Crystal structure - Bravais Lattices , Crystal Systems - Coordination Number, Atomic Radius, Packing Factor
for FCC & HCP structures – Miller Indices- Powder X Ray Diffraction Method Lattice defects – Qualitative
ideas of point, line, surface and volume defects
UNIT – II Dielectric properties Total Hours : 12
Dielectric Polarization and Mechanism –Temperature dependence of polarization, Internal or local Field -
Clausius-Mossotti relation. Basic ideas of Dielectric loss - frequency dependence of dielectric constant –
Measurement of Dielectric constant and loss using Scherring bridge – Elementary ideas of Piezoelectrics,
Ferroelectrics and Pyroelectric materials and Applications
UNIT – III Magnetic Properties Total Hours : 12
Origin of atomic magnetic moment – Bohr magneton-Elementary Ideas of classification of magnetic
materials (Dia, Para, Ferro, antiferro & Ferri). – Quantum theory of Para & Ferro Magnetism – Domain
Theory of Hysteresis – Heisenberg Theory of Exchange Interaction (without derivation) – Qualitative ideas
of Anti ferromagnetic Ordering – Structure and Properties of Ferrites – Properties of Soft & Hard Magnetic
Materials – Applications. Magnetic data storage – Magnetic tapes, Hard disks, Magneto optical recording
UNIT – IV Semiconductors and superconductors Total Hours : 12
Semiconductors -Derivation of Carrier concentration in intrinsic Semiconductors –Basic ideas of Electrical
conductivity in intrinsic and extrinsic semiconductors (without derivations) -temperature dependence of
carrier concentration and electrical conductivity in semiconductors (qualitative ideas), Hall effect in
Semiconductors -- Application of Hall Effect, Basic Ideas of Compound Semiconductors (II-VI & III-V)
Superconductivity - Basic concepts – transition temperature – Meissener effect – Type I and II superconductors
– High Temperature Superconductors – 123 superconductor – Applications of superconductors.

UNIT – V Advanced Materials Total Hours : 12

Liquid Crystals – Types – Application as Display Devices
Metallic Glasses – preparation by melt spinning. Twin roller system, properties and applications
Shape Memory alloys (SMA), Shape memory effect, Properties and applications of SMA
Nanomaterials- Nano materials (one, Two & three Dimensional) –Methods of synthesis (PVD, CVD, Laser
Ablation, Solgel, Ball-milling Techniques), Properties and applications of nanomaterials. carbon nanotubes–
synthesis, Properties and applications
Total Contact Hours : 60 Total Tutorials : 0 Total Practical Class : 0 Total Hours : 60

Text Books
1. V Rajendran, Engineering Physics, 2nd Edition, TMH, New Delhi 2011.
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Reference Books
1. Ali Omar M, Elementary Solid State Physics, Addison Wesley Publishing Co., 2009.
2. William D Callister Jr., Material Science and Engineering, 6th Edition, John Wiley and sons, 2009.
3. Charles Kittel, Introduction to Solid State Physics, 7th Edition, John Wiley & sons, Singapore, 2007.
4. V Raghavan , Materials Science and Engineering- A First Course, 5th Edition, Prentice Hall of India,
2008.
5. B.S. Murty, P. Shankar, Baldev Raj, B.B. Rath, and James Murday, Text book of Nanoscience and
Nanotechnology, Universities Press, Hyderabad 2012
6. M.N. Avadhanulu, Enginerring Physics- Volume-II, S.Chand &Co, New Delhi, 2009
7. Pillai S.O, Solid State Physics, 6th Edition – New Age International, 2005.

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Department : Civil Engineering Programme : B. Tech. Civil Engineering
Semester II
Course Hours / Week Credit Maximum Marks
Course Name
Code L T P C IA UE Total
T 109 ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE 4 0 0 4 25 75 100
1. To know about the environment
Objective (s) 2. To understand about environmental pollution
3. To apply the knowledge in understanding various environmental issues and problems
UNIT – I Environment And Energy Resources Total Hours : 12
Environmental segments – atmosphere, hydrosphere, lithosphere and biosphere. Atmospheric layers.
Pollution definition and classification. Pollutants classification. Forest resources – use and over exploitation,
deforestation, forest management. Water resources – use and conflicts over water, dams – benefits and
problems. Mineralresources – mineral wealth of India, environmental effects of extracting and using mineral
resources. Food resources – world food problems, environmental impact of modern Agriculture – fertilizer
and pesticides. Energy resources – growing needs, renewable and non-renewable energy resources and use of
alternate energy sources. From unsustainable to sustainable development.
UNIT – II Ecosystem & Biodiversity Total Hours : 12
Concept of an ecosystem - structure and function of an ecosystem.Producers, consumers, and
decomposers.Energy flow in the ecosystem. Food chains, food webs and ecological pyramids. Introduction,
types, characteristic features, structure and function of forest, grassland, desert and aquatic (fresh water,
esturine and marine) ecosystems. Biodiversity – definition, genetic species and ecosystem diversity. Value of
biodiversity - consumptive use, productive use, social, ethical, aesthetic and option values. Hot spots of
biodiversity. Threats to biodiversity, habitat loss, poaching of wildlife, human wildlife conflicts. Endangered
and endemic species. Conservation of biodiversity – in-situ and ex-situ conservation of biodiversity
UNIT – III Air Pollution Total Hours : 12
Definition and classification. Chemical and photochemical reaction in different layers of atmosphere. Causes,
sources, effects and control measures of air pollutants - oxides of Nitrogen, oxides of Carbon, oxides of
Sulfur, hydrocarbons, chloro-fluoro carbons and particulates. Mechanism and effects of air pollution
phenomenon – Global Warming, Ozone Depletion, Acid Rain, Sulfurous Smog and Photochemical Smog
UNIT – IV Water and Land Pollution Total Hours : 12
Water pollution – causes and effects of organic water pollutants – pesticides, insecticides, detergents and
surfactants. Causes and effects of inorganic water pollutants – heavy metal pollution due to Hg, Pb, Cr & Cu.
Water pollution control and monitoring – DO, COD, BOD & TOC. Land Pollution – Solid waste
management – causes, effect and control measures of urban and industrial wastes. Thermal and radioactive
pollution
UNIT – V Pollution Control and Monitoring Total Hours : 12
Basic concepts and instrumentation of IR, UV-VIS, atomic absorption spectrometry, Gas Chromatography
and Conductometry. Analysis of air pollutants – NOx, COx, SOx, H2S, Hydrocarbons and particulates
Total Contact Hours : 60 Total Tutorials : 0 Total Practical Class : 0 Total Hours : 60
Text Books
1. Raghavan Nambiar K., “Text Book of Environmental Studies” 2nd edition, Scitech Publications, India,
Pvt. Ltd, Chennai, 2008.
2. A.K. De, “Environmental chemistry” 6rd edn; New age international (P) Ltd, New Delhi, 2006
Reference Books
1. B.K. Sharma, “Environmental chemistry” 11th Ed, KRISHNA Prakashan Media (P) Ltd, Meerut, 2007.
2. S.S.Dara, and D.D. Mishra “A text book of environmental chemistry and pollution control, 5th Ed,
S.Chandand Company Ltd, New Delhi, 2012.
3. Richard T. Wright, Environmental Science: Toward a Sustainable Future, 10thedition, Prentice Hall, 2008
4. G. S. Sodhi, Fundamental concepts of environmental chemistry, I Ed, Alpha Science International Ltd,
India, 2000

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Department : Civil Engineering Programme : B. Tech. Civil Engineering
Semester II
Course Hours / Week Credit Maximum Marks
Course Name
Code L T P C IA UE Total
BASIC CIVIL AND MECHANICAL
T 110 4 0 0 4 25 75 100
ENGINEERING

1. To be able to differentiate the types of buildings according to national building code.

2. To understand building components and their functions as well as different types of
roads, bridges and dams
3. To explain the concepts of thermal systems used in power plants and narrate the
Objective (s)
methods of harnessing renewable energies
4. To explain the role of basic manufacturing processes
5. To develop an intuitive understanding of underlying working principles of mechanical
machines and systems
PART - A Civil Engineering
UNIT – I Buildings, Building Materials Total Hours : 10
Buildings-Definition-Classification according to NBC-plinth area, Floor area, carpet area, floor space index-
construction materials-stone, brick, cement, cement-mortar, concrete, steel- their properties and uses.
UNIT – II Buildings and their components Total Hours : 10
Buildings- Various Components and their functions. Soils and their classification Foundations-Functions and
types of foundations, Masonry Function and types, Floors-Definition and types, Roofs Definition and types.
UNIT – III Basic Infrastructure Total Hours : 10
Surveying-classification, general principles, types, uses, instruments used. Roads - Components, types and
their advantage and disadvantage. Bridges-components and types of bridges. Dams-Purpose, need &
Principles, types of dams and components. Water supply-sources and quality requirements. Rainwater
harvesting
PART - B Mechanical Engineering
UNIT – IV Internal and external combustion systems Total Hours : 10
IC engines – Classification – Diesel and petrol engines: two stroke and four stroke engines. Merits and
demerit Steam generators(Boilers) – Classification – Constructional features (of only low pressure boilers) –
Boiler mountings and accessories. Merits and .demerits- Application.
UNIT – V Power Generation Systems Total Hours : 10
Conventional and Non-Conventional: Hydraulic – Thermal – Nuclear power plants – Schemes and layouts
(Description Only) – Solar – Wind – Geothermal – Wave – Tidal and Oceans thermal Energy Conversion
systems – Basic power plant schemes and layouts (Description only)
UNIT – VI Manufacturing Process Total Hours : 10
Machines – Lathe – Drilling – Bending – Grinding – Shearing (Description only)
Machining Processes – Turning – Planning – Facing – Blanking – Drilling – Punching – Shearing – Bending
– Drawing – Filing – Sawing – Grinding.
Moulding and Metal Joining - Pattern making – Green and dry sand moulding – Arc and Gas welding –
Brazing – Soldering (process description only).

Total Contact Hours : 60 Total Tutorials : 0 Total Practical Class : 0 Total Hours : 60
Text Books
1. Natarajan, K V, Basic Civil Engineering, 11th Edition, Dhanalakshmi Publications Chennai, 2011. (For
Units I to III)
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2. Venugopal , K and Prabhu Raja, Basic Mechanical Engineering, Anuradha Publisher , 2012 (For Units IV
to VI).
Reference Books
1. Purushothama Raj.P., Basic civil engineering, 3rd Edn., Dhanam Publications, Chennai,2001
2. Rajput, R K, Engineering Materials, S Chand & Co. Ltd., New Delhi, 2012.
3. Punmia, B.C., et. al., Surveying , Vol-I, Laxmi Publishers, New Delhi, 2012.
4. Punmia, B.C., et.al Building Construction, Laxmi Publishers, New Delhi ,2012.
5. El.Wakil, M.M., Power Plant Technology, Mc Graw Hill Book Co.,1985.
6. Hajra Choudhry, et. al., Workshop Technology Vol I and II, Media Promoters Publishers Pvt. Ltd.,
Bombay, 2004.
7. Lindberg, R.A.Process and Materials of Manufacture, PHI, 1999.
8. H.N.Gupta, R.C.Gupta and Arun Mittal, Manufacturing Processes, New Age Publications, 2001
9. Nagpal, Power Plant Engineering, Khanna Publishers, Delhi, 1998.

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Department : Civil Engineering Programme : B. Tech. Civil Engineering
Semester II
Course Hours / Week Credit Maximum Marks
Course Name
Code L T P C IA UE Total
T 111 ENGINEERING MECHANICS 3 1 0 4 25 75 100

1. To understand the vector and scalar representation of forces and moments, static
equilibrium of particles and rigid bodies in two dimensions
2. To comprehend the effect of friction on equilibrium
Objective (s)
3. To understand the laws of motion, the kinematics of motion and the interrelationship
and to learn to write the dynamic equilibrium equation
4. To emphasis the concepts through solved examples
UNIT – I Fundamental of Mechanics Total Hours : 9
Basic Concepts Force System and Equilibrium, Definition of Force, Moment and Couple, Principle of
Transmissibility, Varignon’s theorem, Resultant of force system – Concurrent and non-concurrent coplanar
forces, Condition of static equilibrium for coplanar force system, stability of equilibrium, applications in
solving the problems on static equilibrium of bodies
UNIT – II Practical Application of Force System Total Hours : 9
Structural member: definition, Degree of freedom, concept of free body diagrams, types of supports and
reactions, types of loads, Analysis of Trusses-method of joints, method of sections.
Friction: Introduction, Static dry friction, simple contact friction problems, ladders, wedges
UNIT – III Properties of Surfaces Total Hours : 9
Properties of sections – area, centroids of lines, areas and volumes, moment of inertia first moment of inertia,
second moment of inertia and product moment of inertia, polar moment of inertia, radius of gyration, mass
moment of inertia
UNIT – IV Kinematics and Kinetics of Particles Total Hours : 9
Equations of motion - Rectilinear motion, curvelinear motion, Relative motion, D’Alembert’s principle, work-
Energy equation – Conservative forces and principle of conservation of energy, Impulse – momentum,
Impact – Direct central impact and oblique central impact.
UNIT – V Kinematics and Kinetics of Rigid bodies Total Hours : 9
Plane motion, Absolute motion, Relative motion, translating axes and rotating axes, work and energy, impulse
and momentum
Total Contact Hours : 45 Total Tutorials : 15 Total Practical Class : 0 Total Hours : 60
Text Books
1. Rajesekaran, S and Sankara Subramanian., G., Engineering Mechanics, Vikas Publishing House Private
Ltd., 2012.

Reference Books
1. Palanichamy, M.S. Nagan, S., Engineering Mechanics – Statics & Dynamics, Tata McGraw-Hill,2001.
2. Beer, F.P and Johnson Jr. E.R, Vector Mechanics for Engineers, Vol. 1 Statics and Vol.2 Dynamics,
McGraw – Hill International Edition, 1997
3. Bhavikatti,S.S and K.G.Rajashekarappa, Engineering Mechanics, New Age International (P) Ltd, New
Delhi,2010

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Department : Civil Engineering Programme : B. Tech. Civil Engineering
Semester II
Course Hours / Week Credit Maximum Marks
Course Name
Code L T P C IA UE Total
T112 COMMUNICATIVE ENGLISH 4 0 0 4 25 75 100
To improve the LSWR skills of I B.Tech students
Objective (s) To instill confidence and enable the students to communicate with ease
To equip the students with the necessary skills and develop their language prowess
UNIT – I Basic Communication Theory Total Hours : 12
Importance of Communication – stages of communication, modes of communication – barriers to
communication – strategies for effective communication – Listening: Importance, types, barriers –
Developing effective listening skills
UNIT – II Comprehension And Analysis Total Hours : 12
Comprehension of technical and non-technical material – Skimming, scanning, inferring-Note making and
extension of vocabulary, predicting and responding to context- Intensive Reading and Reviewing
UNIT – III Writing Total Hours : 12
Effective sentences, cohesive writing, clarity and conciseness in writing – Introduction to Technical Writing
– Better paragraphs, Definitions, Practice in Summary Writing – Four modes of writing – Use of dictionaries,
indices, library references – making bibliographical entries with regard to sources from books, journals,
internet etc
UNIT – IV Business Writing / Correspondence Total Hours : 12
Report writing – Memoranda – Notice – Instruction – Letters – Resumes – Job applications
UNIT – V Oral Communication Total Hours : 12
Basics of phonetics – Presentation skills – Group Discussions – Dialogue writing – Short Extempore –
Debates-Role Plays-Conversation Practice
Total Contact Hours : 60 Total Tutorials : 0 Total Practical Class : 0 Total Hours : 60
Text Books
1. Robert J.Dixson. ,Complete Course in English, Prentice-Hall of India Pvt. Ltd., New Delhi,2006

Reference Books
1. Ashraf M.Rizvi., Effective Technical Communication. Tata-McGraw, 2005.
2. Boove, Courtland R et al., Business Communication Today. Delhi. Pearson Education ,2002.
3. Meenakshi Raman and Sangeeta Sharma., Technical Communication Principles And Practice,OUP, 2007.
4. Robert J.Dixson., Everyday Dialogues in English, Prentice-Hall of India Pvt. Ltd., New Delhi,2007.
5. Sethi,J and Kamalesh Sadanand., A Practical Course in English Pronunciation, Prentice-Hall of India Pvt.
Ltd, New Delhi,2007.

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Department : Civil Engineering Programme : B. Tech. Civil Engineering
Semester II
Course Hours / Week Credit Maximum Marks
Course Name
Code L T P C IA UE Total
P 104 PHYSICS LABORATORY 0 0 3 2 50 50 100

To provide a practical understanding of some of the concepts learnt in the theory course on
Objective (s)
Physics.
List of experiments (Any 10 Experiments)
1. Thermal conductivity – Lee’s DISC
2. Thermal conductivity - Radial flow
3. Spectrometer – Prism or Hollow prism
4. Spectrometer – Transmission grating
5. Spectrometer - Ordinary & Extraordinary rays
6. Newton’s rings
7. Air – wedge
8. Half shade polarimeter – Determination of specific rotatory power
9. Jolly’s experiment – determination of α
10. Magnetism: i – h curve
11. Field along the axis of coil carrying current
12. Vibration magnetometer – calculation of magnetic moment & pole strength
13. Laser experiment: wavelength determination using transmission grating, reflection grating (vernier
calipers) & particle size determination
14. Determination of optical absorption coefficient of materials using laser
15. Determination of numerical aperture of an optical fiber
16. Electrical conductivity of semiconductor – two probe / four probe method
17. Hall effect in semiconductor
Total Contact Hours : 0 Total Tutorials : 0 Total Practical Class : 45 Total Hours : 45

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Department : Civil Engineering Programme : B. Tech. Civil Engineering
Semester II
Course Hours / Week Credit Maximum Marks
Course Name
Code L T P C IA UE Total
P105 CHEMISTRY LABORATORY 0 0 3 2 50 50 100

Objective (s) To gain practical knowledge on engineering Chemistry in relevance to Industrial Application
List of experiments (Any 10 Experiments)
1. Determination of dissolved oxygen in water.
2. Determination of total hardness of water by EDTA method.
3. Determination of carbonate and bicarbonate in water.
4. Estimation of chloride content in water.
5. Estimation of magnesium by EDTA.
6. Estimation of vinegar.
7. Estimation of ferrous by permanganometry.
8. Estimation of ferrous and ferric iron in a solution mixture by dichrometry.
9. Estimation of available chlorine in bleaching powder.
10. Estimation of copper in copper sulphate solution.
11. Estimation of calcium by permanganometry.
12. Estimation of iron by colorimetry
Demonstration Experiments( Any two of the following ) Total Hours : 9
1. Determination of COD of water sample.

2. Determination of lead by conductometry.

3. Percentage composition of sugar solution by viscometry
Total Contact Hours : 0 Total Tutorials : 0 Total Practical Class : 45 Total Hours : 45

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 Department : Civil Engineering Programme : B. Tech. Civil Engineering
Semester II
Hours / Credit Maximum Marks
Course
Course Name Week
Code
L T P C IA UE Total
P 106 WORKSHOP PRACTICE 0 0 3 2 50 50 100

To convey the basics of mechanical tools used in engineering

To establish hands on experience on the working tools
To develop basic joints and fittings using the hand tools
Objective (s) To establish the importance of joints and fitting in engineering applications
To explain the role of basic workshop in engineering
To develop an intuitive understanding of underlying physical mechanism used in
mechanical machines.
I Fitting
Study of tools and Machineries. Exercises on symmetric joints and joints with acute angle
1. Study of tools and Machineries
2. Symmetric fitting
3. Acute angle fitting
II Welding
Study of arc and gas welding equipment and tools – Edge preparation – Exercises on lap joint and V
Butt joints – Demonstration of gas welding
1. Study of arc and gas welding equipment and tools
2. Simple lap welding (Arc)
3. Single V butt welding (Arc
III Sheet metal work
Study of tools and Machineries – exercises on simple products like Office tray and waste collection tray
1. Study of tools and machineries
2. Funnel
3. Waste collection tray
IV Carpentry
Study of tools and Machineries – Exercises on Lap joints and Mortise joints
1. Study of tools and machineries
2. Half lap joint
3. Corner mortise joint
Total Contact Hours : 0 Total Tutorials : 0 Total Practical Class : 45 Total Hours : 45

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 P107 NCC / NSS

NCC/NSS training is compulsory for all Undergraduate students

1. The activities will include Practical/field activities/Extension lectures.
2. The activities shall be carried out outside class hours.
3. For the above activities, the student participation shall be for a minimum period of 45
hours.
4. The activities will be monitored by the respective faculty in charge and the First Year Coordinator.
5. Pass /Fail will be determined on the basis of participation, attendance, performance and behavior. If a
candidate Fails, he/she has to repeat the course in the subsequent years
6. Pass in this course is mandatory for the award of degree

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 III SEMESTER

Department : Civil Engineering Programme : B. Tech. Civil Engineering

Semester III
Hours / Credi Maximum Marks
Course
Course Name Week t
Code
L T P C IA UE Total
MA T31 MATHEMATICS – III 3 1 0 4 25 75 100
1. To provide the concepts of functions of a complex variable, conformal mapping,
complex integration, series expansion of complex functions, Harmonic analysis and
Fourier series.
Objective (s) 2. To make the students understand and work out problems of constructing analytic
functions, conformal mapping, bilinear transformation, contour integration and
expanding functions into Fourier series including Harmonic analysis
UNIT – I Function of a complex variable Total Hours : 9
Continuity, derivative and analytic functions – Necessary conditions  Cauchy-Riemann equations (Cartesian
and polar form) and sufficient conditions (excluding proof) – Harmonic and orthogonal properties of
analytic function – Construction of analytic functions
UNIT – II Conformal mapping Total Hours : 9
Simple and standard transformations like w = z+c, cz, z , e , sin z, cosh z and z+1/z  Bilinear
2 z

transformation and cross ratio property (excluding Schwarz-Christoffel transformation). Taylor’s and
Laurent’s theorem (without proof)  Series expansion of complex valued functions  classification of
singularities
UNIT – III Complex Integration: Total Hours : 9
Cauchy’s integral theorem and its application, Cauchy’s integral formula and problems. Residues and
evaluation of residues – Cauchy’s residue theorem – Contour integration: Cauchy’s and Jordan’s Lemma
(statement only)  Application of residue theorem to evaluate real integrals – unit circle and semicircular
contour (excluding poles on boundaries)
UNIT – IV Fourier Series: Total Hours : 9
Dirichlet’s conditions – General Fourier series  Expansion of periodic function into Fourier series – Fourier
series for odd and even functions – Half-range Fourier cosine and sine series – Change of interval – Related
problems.
UNIT – V Root Mean Square Value Total Hours : 9
Parseval’s theorem on Fourier Coefficients. Complex form of Fourier series – Harmonic Analysis.
Total Contact Hours : 45 Total Tutorials : 15 Total Practical Class : 0 Total Hours : 60
On successful completion of the module students will be able to:
1. Understand the concepts of function of a complex variable and complex
Programme integration and apply these ideas to solve problems occurring in the area of
Outcome engineering and technology.
2. Expand functions into Fourier series which are very much essential for
application in engineering and technology
Text Books
1. Veerarajan T., Engineering Mathematics for first year, Tata-McGraw Hill, 2010.
2. Venkataraman M.K., Engineering Mathematics, Vol. II & III, National Publishing Company,
Chennai, 2012.

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Reference Books
1. Kandasamy P. et al, Engineering Mathematics, Vol. II & III, S. Chand & Co., New Delhi, 2012.
2. Bali N. P and Manish Goyal, Text book of Engineering Mathematics, 3rd Edition, Laxmi
Publications (p) Ltd., 2008.
3. Grewal B.S., Higher Engineering Mathematics, 40th Edition, Khanna Publishers, Delhi 2007.
4. Erwin Kreyszig, Advanced Engineering Mathematics, 7Th Edition, Wiley India, (2007).

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Department : Civil Engineering Programme: B.Tech. Civil Engineering
Semester III
Hours / Week Credit Maximum Marks
Course Code Course Name
L T P C IA UE Total
CET32 GEO SCIENCE ENGINEERING 4 0 0 4 25 75 100
1. To familiarize the students to interior of the earth, plate tectonics, geomorphological
processes and their significance in civil Engineering.
2. To provide an insight on minerals, rocks and their geological characteristics to
Objective (s)
understand their effects and significance in various areas of civil Engineering.
3. Facilitate the students to understand various defects associate with geological formations
and to emphasize their significance in the selection of site for various structures.
UNIT – I General Geology Total Hours : 12
Scope of geology in Civil Engineering – interior of the earth- Fundamentals of plate tectonics -
geomorphological (surface) processes –weathering – types , weathered products, assessment of degree of
weathering , Fluvial processes, glaciations , wind action, their land forms and their significance in Civil
Engineering – earthquake, its causes, classification, earthquake zones of India, - Landslides, its causes,
classification and remediation.
UNIT – II Mineralogy Total Hours : 12
Physical properties of minerals – classification - study of important rock forming minerals –Quartz family,
feldspar family, Augite, Hornblend, Mica family, calcite, Iron oxide minerals, Augite, Hornblend, and Clay
minerals - effect of minerals on the performance of soils and rocks.
UNIT – III Petrology Total Hours : 12
Classification of rocks - mode of formation – Texture, structure and forms of igneous, sedimentary and
metamorphic rocks - Physical properties, Mechanical properties of rocks-. Study of important rocks - granite,
syenite, diorite, gabbro, pegmatite, dolerite , basalt , sand stone, limestone, shale, breccia , conglomerate,
gneiss, quartzite, marble, slate, schist, phyllite and conglomerate - role of petrology in the field of construction.
UNIT – IV Structural geology and Geophysical methods Total Hours : 12
Attitude of beds - out crops, study of structural features such as folds, faults, joints, unconformities ,their brief
classification and their bearing on engineering construction – principles of geophysical methods, electrical
resistivity method , seismic method and its applications in civil engineering
UNIT – V Geological applications Total Hours : 12
Role of geology in site investigation, Geotechnical classification of rock, geological considerations in tunnels
and dam site, reservoir site, buildings, road cuttings, study of air photographs and satellite images and
interpretation for civil engineering projects, groundwater- types of aquifers , properties of geological
formations affecting groundwater and its significance in construction.
Total Contact Hours : 60 Total Tutorials : 0 Total Practical Class : 0 Total Hours : 60
Student will be familiarized with plate tectonics, earthquakes, land forms,
Programme Out come minerals, rocks, structural defects and their significance to find the engineering
solutions to various problems in the field of construction.
Text Books
1.Chenna Kesavulu.N, “Engineering Geology “, Macmillan Publishers Pvt. Ltd., 2009
2. Varghese, P.C,” Engineering Geology for Civil Engineers”, Prentice-hall of India Pvt.Ltd., 2012.
Reference Books
1. Leggot, R.F.,” Geology and Engineers “, McGraw Hill , New York.2002
2. Blyth, F.G.M., “A Geology for Engineers”, Arnold, London, 2003.
3. Bell.F.G, “ Fundamentals of Engineering Geology” Butterworth-Heinemann, 1983.
4. Bell. F.G. “ Engineering Geology” Elsevier publications, 2007

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 Department : Civil Engineering Programme : B.E. Civil Engineering
Semester-III
Hours / Week Credit Maximum Marks
Course Code Course Name L T P C IA UE Total
CE T33 BUILDING TECHNOLOGY 4 0 0 4 25 75 100

1. To understand the building material, characterization and its application

Objective (s) 2. To acquire knowledge on conventional and unique technology of construction in building

UNIT – I Building Materials Total Hours : 12

Lime, Timber and its Products, Floor and Wall Tiles, Pozzolanas, Ferrous metals, Thermal Insulation
Material,
UNIT – Acoustical
II Materials.
Finishing and Perfective materials Total Hours : 12
Finishing Materials: Glass, Aluminium, Plastics, Paints, Varnishes, Distemper, Waterproofing and Damp
Proofing Materials, Ferrocement and its application.
UNIT – III Components of building and Treatment Total Hours : 12
Partition wall and Cavity wall, Composite Masonry, Doors, Windows, Ventilators, Stairs, Lift, Ramps,
Escalators, Anti Termite Treatment

UNIT – IV Plumbing and Temp, Structures Total Hours : 12

Materials for Plumbing and Sanitation, Fire Protection, Temporary Structures, Introduction to Building
Maintenance.
UNIT – V Modern Techniques Total Hours : 12
Principles of Energy Efficient Buildings, Disasters Resistant Buildings (as per IS), Ventilation and Air
Conditioning, Cost - effective Construction Techniques
Total Contact Hours : 60 Total Tutorials : 0 Total Practical Class : 0 Total Hours : 60
Programme 1. One should have required knowledge on certain special and finishing meterials .
Out come 2. Should have acquired, knowledge on construction techniques in both material and finishing.
Text Books
1. Bhavikatti.S.S., Building Materials, Vikas Publishing House.Pvt. Ltd., New Delhi, 2012.
2. Punmia. B.C., Ashok Kumar Jain, Arun Kumar Jain, Building Construction, Laxmi Publishing (P).Ltd.,
New Delhi-2, 2012.

Reference Books
1. Rajput, R.K., Engineering Material, S.Chand &Co. Ltd., New Delhi, 2008.
2. Bhavikatti.S.S.,Building Technology, Vikas Publishing House. Pvt. Ltd., New Delhi, 2013.
3. Shrivastava.U.K, Building Materials Technology, Galgotia Publications Pvt., Ltd., 2012.
4. Varghese, P.C, Building Materials, Prentice-hall of India Pvt.Ltd., 2013.

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 Department : Civil Engineering Programme : B.Tech. Civil Engineering
Semester-III
Hours / Week Credit Maximum Marks
Course Code Course Name L T P C IA UE Total
CE T34 MECHANICS OF SOLIDS - I 3 1 0 4 25 75 100
Objective (s) 1. To develop an understanding of the relationship between external loads applied to a
deformable body and the internal stress, strain and deformation induced in the body.
2. To show proficiency in mathematics and basic sciences required to solve structural
engineering and mechanics problem.
3. To develop analytical and graphical problem solving skills.
UNIT – I Stresses & Strains Total Hours : 9
Simple Stresses and Strains – Tension, compression and shear stresses - Hooke's law - compound stresses -
thermal stresses – Compound bars.
UNIT – II Bending Stresses Total Hours : 9
Shear force and bending moment diagrams for beams - Theory of simple bending – Bending stress
distribution at sections. Beams of uniform strength.
UNIT – III Shear stress Total Hours : 9
Shear stress distribution due to bending – Shear Centre. Springs – Stiffness – parallel, series - Problems
Complex stresses – Principal planes and stresses-Mohr’s circle.
UNIT – IV Torsion Total Hours : 9
Theory of simple Torsion – Torsional rigidity – Torsion of non-circular sections – Composite shafts in series
and parallel. Thin cylinders and shells – Thick cylinders.
UNIT – V Columns Total Hours : 9
Columns – Euler’s theory – Rankine – Jordon formula – Columns with initial curvature and eccentric loads
–Long columns- Laterally loaded columns, Stability Check for masonry dams and retaining walls
Total Contact Hours : 45 Total Tutorials : 15 Total Practical Class : 0 Total Hours : 60
1. Calculate and understand the concepts of stress and strain;
2. Calculate, describe, and estimate external loadings, including axial load, shear force,
bending, and torsion, and internal stresses associated with these external loadings;
Programme 3. calculate internal stresses and strains through the application of stress transformation
Out come equations and Mohr’s circle;
4. Understand stability and buckling phenomena for a slender member under an axial load
compressive force
Text Books
1 Bhavikatti. S.S., Strength of Materials, Vikas Publishing House (P) Ltd., New Delhi, Second Edition, 2012.
2 Bansal.R.K., A Text book of Strength of Materials, Laxmi Publications (P) Ltd, New Delhi, 2012.

Reference Books
1 Shah.H.J. and Junnarkar.S.B., Mechanics of structures- Vol.I, Charotar Publishing house, Ltd,, 2012.
2 Surendra Singh, Strength of Materials, Vikas Publishing House, 2013
3 Rattan, S.S., Strength of Materials, Tata McGraw-Hill, 2011.
4 Ramasamy.V, Purushothama Raj.P, Strength of Materials, Pearson Education Ltd., 2012

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Department : Civil Engineering Programme : B.Tech. Civil Engineering
Semester III
Hours / Week Credit Maximum Marks
Course Code Course Name
L T P C IA UE Total
CE T35 MECHANICS OF FLUIDS 3 1 0 4 25 75 100
1. To make the student to understand the basic properties of fluids and principles of
Objective (s) mechanics of fluids.
2. To apply the above principle for solving typical elementary filed problems
UNIT – I Fluid properties Total Hours : 9
Density, Specific Weight, Specific Volume, Specific gravity, Compressibility, Viscosity, surface tension,
capillarity, vapour pressure. Fluid Statics: Pressure in a fluid, pressure head, Measurement of pressure.
Hydrostatic forces on submerged plane and curved surfaces, Buoyancy, Metacentre, Stability of floating and
submerged bodies.
UNIT – II Fluid Kinematics Total Hours : 9
Stream line, streak line, path line and stream tube. Types of flow, steady , unsteady, uniform, non- uniform,
laminar, turbulent, rotational and irrotational flows. Equation of continuity for one, two, three dimensional
flows, stream function and velocity potential function, flow net analysis.
Dynamics of flow: Euler’s equation of motion, Bernoulli’s equation, simple applications of Bernoulli’s
equation, Momentum equation. Kinetic energy and Momentum correction factors.
UNIT – III Boundary Layer Theory Total Hours : 9
Boundary Layer thickness, Displacement thickness, Momentum thickness, Energy thickness, Boundary layer
growth and separation. Laminar flow: Laminar flow through pipes, Hagen- poissuille flow, energy loss.
Turbulent flow: Turbulent flow through pipes, Darcy’s equation, Minor losses, Energy and Hydraulic
gradients, pipes in series and parallel.
UNIT – IV Flow measurement Total Hours : 9
Pitot tube, Venturimeter, Orificemeter, Flow nozzle, and mouthpieces, flow over notches and weirs,
Venturiflume and standing wave flume, Velocity measurement in open channel.
UNIT – V Dimensional Analysis and Similitude Total Hours : 9
Dimensional analysis- Rayleigh’s method, Buckingham’s fi theorem, Dimensionless numbers, Laws of
similitude, Model Analysis, Distorted models, Principles of analogy.
Total Contact Hours : 45 Total Tutorials : 15 Total Practical Class : 0 Total Hours : 60
Programme The student should have a through basic understanding of mechanics of fluids and use the
Out come knowledge to identify elementary practical problems and solve them.
Text Books
1. Modi,P.N.,and Seth, S.M., Hydraulics, Fluid Mechanics and Hydraulic Machines, Standard Book
House, New Delhi, 2014.
2. Rajput,R.K., Text Book of fluid Mechanics and Hydraulic Machinery, S.Chand & Company, (P)Ltd.,
New Delhi, 2014.
Reference Books
1. Douglas,J.F., Gasiorek,J.M and Swaffield,J.A., Fluid Mechanics 4th Edn.Pearson Education India,2008.
2. Das M.M Fluid Mechanics and Turbimachines, Prentice Hall of India(P) Ltd New Delhi, 2008.
3. Sukumar Pati, Text book of Fluid Mechanics & Hydraulic Machines, Tata McGraw-Hill, 2012.
4. Rajput, R.K., Fluid Mechanics & Hydraulic Machines, S.Chand Group, 2014

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Department : Civil Engineering Programme : B.Tech. Civil Engineering
Semester III
Course Hours / Week Credit Maximum Marks
Course Name
Code L T P C IA UE Total
CET36 SURVEYING - I 3 1 0 4 25 75 100
1. Understand the basic concepts of surveying and able to solve problems associated with
linear measurements and error correction.
Objective (s) 2. Gain the basics of compass surveying and able to understand the system of coordinates
and angular measurement for the purpose of traversing.
3. Learn various methods of taking levels and reducing levels
UNIT – I Chain Compass and Plane Table Surveying Total Hours : 9
CHAIN : Definition – Principles – Classification – field and office work.
COMPASS : Prismatic compass – Surveyor’s compass – Bearing systems and conversions – Local attraction –
Magnetic declination – dip
PLANE TABLE SURVEYING : Plane table instruments and accessories – merits and demerits – methods –
Radiation- Intersection – Resection
UNIT – II Leveling and applications Total Hours : 9
Basic terms and definitions – Methods of levelling – levels and staves- temporary and permanent adjustments
–Direct levelling – Differential levelling - booking and reducing Levels – Balancing of sights curvature and
refraction- reciprocal levelling- longitudinal and cross sections- traversing –Levelling problems – errors in
Levelling Contouring – methods – characteristic and use of contours – plotting
UNIT – III Theodolite Surveying Total Hours : 9
Theodolite – Vernier and microptic – Description and uses – Temporary and permanent adjustments of
vernier transit – Horizontal angles – Vertical angles – Trigonometrical Levelling- Heights and distances –
Traversing – Closing error and distribution – Gale’s tables – Omitted measurements.
UNIT – IV Area & Volume calculation , setting out works Total Hours : 9
Areas and Volumes-Areas enclosed by straight lines – Irregular figures – volume – earthwork calculations –
capacity of reservoirs – mass – haul diagrams.
Reconnaissance – preliminary and location surveys for engineering projects – Lay out – Setting out works –
Route Surveys for highways – Railways and waterways
UNIT – V Tacheometric Surveying Total Hours : 9
Tacheometric systems - Tangential, stadia and subtense methods - Stadia systems – Horizontal and inclined
sights - Vertical and normal staffing - Fixed and movable hairs - Stadia constants - Anallactic lens - Subtense
bar
Total Contact Hours : 45 Total Tutorials : 15 Total Practical Class : 0 Total Hours : 60
At the end of the course the students will posses knowledge about Chain surveying,
Programme Outcome Compass surveying, Plane table surveying, Levelling, Theodolite surveying and
Engineering surveys
Text Books
1. Punmia .B.C . , et .al..” Surveying “, Vols, I, Laxmi Publications, 2012
2. Kanetkar, T.P. ,Surveying and leveling, Vols. I & II, United book corporation, Pune 2012
Reference Books
1. Kanetkar, T.P., and Kulkarni,S.V., Surveying and Levelling, Part I, United book Corporation, Pune. 2012.
2. Shahani, P.B., Text book of Surveying, Vol.I, Oxford &IBH Publications, 2012.

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Department : Civil Engineering Programme : B.Tech. Civil Engineering
Semester III
Hours / Credit Maximum Marks
Course
Course Name Week
Code
L T P C IA UE Total
CE P31 SURVEYING LABORATORY - I 0 0 3 2 50 50 100
Prerequisite Nil
Objective (s) 1. To train the students handling instruments used for surveying.
2. To make the students to understand various problems in linear and angular measurement
associated with field application
List of Experiments
1. Simple chain survey – calculation of area using cross staff
2. Compass Surveying - Measurement of bearing of survey lines by prismatic compass
3. Plane Table Surveying - Radiation and Intersection methods
4. Reduction of Levels:
(i) Height of Collimation
(ii) Rise and Fall method
5. Taking levels of longitudinal section and cross sections of a road plotting
6. Plotting of perpendicular and Oblique offsets
7. Plotting of contours from Radial methods and block leveling
8. Setting out Grades for Road profile
9. Alignment of Sewer lines
10. Study on Tacheometeric Surveying using Electronic Theodolite
11. Determination of Heights and Distance by :
(i) Stadia Hair Method
(ii) Tangential Tacheometry

Total Contact Hours : 0 Total Tutorials : 0 Total Practical Class : 45 Total Hours : 45
Programme To provide hands on exercise and make the students to learn the basics of field oriented
Outcome problems in surveying

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Department : Civil Engineering Programme : B.Tech. Civil Engineering
Semester III
Hours / Week Credit Maximum Marks
Course Code Course Name
L T P C IA UE Total
MATERIALS TESTING
CE P32 0 0 3 2 50 50 100
LABORATORY - I
To understand the preparation of a specimen for the desired strength of materials in relating
Objective (s)
to the analysis and design of various structural elements
1. Tension Test on Mild steel and Tor Steel rod specimens
2. Direct Shear Test on Steel Rod Specimens
3. Bend and Re-bend Test on Steel Rod Specimens
4. Brinell Hardness Test on Metal Specimens
5. Rockwell Hardness Test on Metal Specimens
6. Vickers Hardness Test on Metal Specimens
7. Impact Test on Metal Specimens using Izod arrangement
8. Impact Test on Metal Specimens using Charpy arrangement
9. Ductility Test on Sheet metals using Erichsen Cupping
10. Torsion Test on Metal Specimens-
11. Fatigue Test on Metal Specimens- Demonstration only
12. Spring Test- Demonstration only
13. Compression Test on wood Specimens- Parallel and Perpendicular to the Grains-
14. Direct Shear Test on Wood Specimens
15. Direct Tension Test on Wood Specimens
16. Static Bend Test on Wood Specimens
Total Contact Hours : 0 Total Tutorials : 0 Total Practical Class : 45 Total Hours : 45
The course will enable the students to evaluate the mechanical properties of materials
Programme
subjected to the loads and report and verify the same as per Indian standards available and
Out come
know where the mechanical property is used in the engineering design.

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Department : Civil Engineering Programme : B.Tech. Civil Engineering
Semester III
Hours / Week Credit Maximum Marks
Course Code Course Name
L T P C IA UE Total
BUILDING PLANNING AND
CE P33 2 0 3 2 50 50 100
DRAWING
1.To understand the Functional Planning and architectural design of buildings
Objective (s) 2. To develop skills in manual and Autocad drafting of building plans, elevation and
sections
Theory
1. Functional planning – Introduction to anthropometrics and ergonomics – Occupancy classification of
Buildings –Essentials of National Building Code – Essentials of Building and development rules –
Introduction to green building.
2. Building Physics : Sun's movement and building: Sun control devices –Exposed walls and Openings
3. Lighting and acoustics
4. Introduction to AutoCAD – Draw and modify tools- Dimensioning-Layers- Blocks-Printing- Two
dimensional drawing 3D commands .

Plates to be submitted in AUTOCAD

1. Door, Windows, Ventilators.

2. Foundation, Staircase
3. Residential buildings – Plan, Section, Elevations (Using Mini Drafter and AutoCad)
4. Public buildings like office, dispensary, post office, bank etc.
5. Industrial buildings
Total Contact Hours : 30 Total Tutorials : 0 Total Practical Class : 45 Total Hours : 75

 Ability to develop a concept drawing based on the requirements

Programme Out
 Ability to draft a Approval Drawing in AutoCAD.
come

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 IV SEMESTER

Department : Civil Engineering Programme : B.Tech. Civil Engineering

Semester IV
Hours / Week Credit Maximum Marks
Course Code Course Name
L T P C IA UE Total
MA T41 MATHEMATICS - IV 3 1 - 4 25 75 100
1. Importance of problems in Partial Differential Equations
2. Problem solving techniques of PDE
Objective (s) 3. To make the students knowledgeable in the areas of Boundary Value Problems like
vibrating string (wave equation), heat equation in one and two dimensions.
4. To acquaint the students with the concepts of Theory of sampling
UNIT I Total hours : 9
Formation by elimination of arbitrary constants and arbitrary functions – General, singular, particular and
integrals – Lagrange’s linear first order equation – Higher order differential equations with constant
coefficients
UNIT II Total hours : 9
Solution of partial differential equation by the method of separation of variables – Boundary value problems –
Fourier series solution – Transverse vibration of an elastic string.
UNIT III Total hours : 9
Fourier series solution for one dimensional heat flow equation – Fourier series solutions for two dimensional
heat flow equations under steady state condition – (Cartesian and Polar forms).
UNIT IV Total hours : 9
Curve fitting by the method of least squares – fitting of straight lines, second degree parabolas and more
general curves. Test of significance: Large samples test for single proportions, differences of proportions,
single mean, difference of means and standard deviations.
UNIT V Total hours : 9
Small samples – Test for single mean, difference of means and correlations of coefficients, test for ratio of
variances – Chi-square test for goodness of fit and independence of attributes.
Total Contact Hours : 45 Total Tutorials : 15 Total Practical Class : 0 Total Hours : 60
On successful completion of the module students will be able to:
1. Understand the different types of PDE and will be able to solve
Programme Out come problems occurring in the area of engineering and technology.
2. Know sampling theory and apply to solve practical problems in
engineering and technology.
Text Books:
1. Venkataraman M. K, “Engineering Mathematics, Third year Part A & B”, 12th Edition, The National
Publishing Company, Madras 1996.
2. S. C. Gupta and V. K. Kapoor, “Fundamentals of Mathematical Statistics”, Sultan Chand and sons, 1975.
Reference Books:
1. Kandasamy P. et al, Engineering Mathematics, Vol. II & III, S. Chand & Co., New Delhi, 2012.
2. Grewal B.S., Higher Engineering Mathematics, 40th Edition, Khanna Publishers, Delhi 2007.
3. Bali N.P., Manish Goyal, “ Engineering Mathematics, 7th Edition, Laxmi Publications, 2007.
4. Erwin Kreyszig, Advanced Engineering Mathematics, 7th Edition, Wiley India, 2007.
5. Ray Wylie C. , Advanced Engineering Mathematics, 6th Edition, Tata McGraw Hill, 2003

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Department : Civil Engineering Programme : B.Tech. Civil Engineering
Semester IV
Hours / Week Credit Maximum Marks
Course Code Course Name
L T P C IA UE Total
CE T42 CONCRETE TECHNOLOGY 4 0 0 4 25 75 100
1. Should be able to understand the Engineering properties of materials, Cement,
Aggregates, Admixtures
Objective (s) 2. Understand the hydration mechanism of Cement & properties of fresh and Hardened
concrete
3. To design concrete mixes.
UNIT – I Cement Total Hours : 12
Portland cement- chemical composition- hydration of Portland cement- heat of hydration- Test on Cement -
hardening of cement paste- Types of Portland cement- special hydraulics cements.
UNIT – II Aggregates & Fresh Concrete Total Hours : 12
Aggregates- natural and mineral aggregates- characteristics of aggregate and their significant- testing of
aggregates- admixture for concrete- concrete at early ages- Workability of concrete- early Volume changes-
setting time.
UNIT – III Hardened Concrete Total Hours : 12
Concrete- introduction- components of concrete- types- properties of hardened concrete and their
significance, structure of the hardened concrete- Compressive strength of concrete and factors affecting it-
elastic behaviour of concrete- drying shrinkage and creep.
UNIT – IV Durability Properties Total Hours : 12
Durability of concrete- significant- causes of concrete deterioration- alkali-aggregate reaction- deterioration by
chemical actions- concrete in marine environment.
UNIT – V Mix Design Total Hours : 12
Concept of proportioning concrete mixes- mix design- IS code method- ACI method. Testing evaluation and
control of concrete quality.
Total Contact Hours : 60 Total Tutorials : 0 Total Practical Class : 0 Total Hours : 60
Programme Student should be able to understand the properties of concrete and to design the concrete
Outcome mixes of various grades used in the construction
Text Books
1. Santhakumar.Ar, Concrete Technology, Oxford University Press, 2013
2. Shetty,M.S, Concrete Technology; Theory & Practice, S.Chand& Group, New Delhi, 2014.
Reference Books
1. Gambhir.M.I, Concrete Technology: Theory & Practice, Tata McGraw Hill Co., New Delhi,2013.
2. Gupta. Yp, Concrete Technology & Good Construction Practices, New Age International (p)Ltd., 2013.
3. Neville.Am.& BrooksJi.,Concrete Technology, Pearson Education Ltd., 2013.
4. Krishna Raju.N, Design of Concrete Mixes, CBS Publishers, New Delhi, 2013.

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Department : Civil Engineering Programme : B.Tech. Civil Engineering
Semester IV
Hours / Week Credit Maximum Marks
Course Code Course Name
L T P C IA UE Total
CE T43 ENVIRONMENTAL 4 0 0 4 25 75 100
ENGINEERING- I
1.To study the water supply demand and distribution
Objective (s) 2.To understand the quality of water from various sources
3.To carryout functional design of water treatment units.
UNIT – I Introduction Total Hours : 12
Water supply Scheme - objectives and requirements - Domestic, industrial, commercial and public
requirements - Various methods of estimating population - Variations in rate of demand and its effects on
design.
UNIT – II Sources of Water and intakes: Total Hours : 12
Surface and groundwater sources - Computation of storage capacity of reservoirs by analytical and graphical
methods - Forms of underground sources like wells, Infiltration wells and galleries, Intake structures, tube
wells - Sanitary protection of wells-transportation of water- Pipe flow formulae – pipe materials- laying of
pipes-testing of pipes-
UNIT – III Quality of Water: Total Hours : 12
Indian and W.H.O. Standards for drinking water - impurities in water - Physical, chemical and bacteriological
analysis of water - quality of water for trade purpose and swimming pools
UNIT – IV Water Treatment system: Total Hours : 12
Unit process of water treatment - Principles, functions and design of flocculators, sedimentation tanks, sand
filters, principles of disinfection, water softening, aeration, Iron and manganese removal.
UNIT – V Distribution System Total Hours : 12
Service reservoir location, determination of capacity – Method of distribution - Layout of distribution
systems- Design of distribution system, analysis of pipe networks by different methods, pipe appurtenance for
distribution system – Plumbing works and layout of water supply system for buildings, waste detection and
prevention, Effects of corrosion and its prevention.
Total Contact Hours : 60 Total Tutorials : 0 Total Practical Class : 0 Total Hours : 60
 An ability to apply knowledge of Environmental Science and Engineering to solve
Programme Out
problems related to water supply and sanitation
come
Text Books
1.Duggal, K.N., Elements of Environmental Engineering, S. Chand & Company , New Delhi 2013
2. Punmia.B.C., Ashok K Jain and Arun K Jain., Water Supply Engineering: Environmental Engineering 1,
Laksmi Publications (P) Ltd., 2013
Reference Books
1. Peavy.H, Rowe.D, and Tchobanoglous, G., Environmental Engineering, Tata McGraw-Hill, 2013
2. Venugopala Rao.P,Text book of Environmental Engineering, Prentice-hall of India Pvt Ltd., 2012
3. Santosh Kumar Garg, Water Supply Engineering: Environmental Engineering 1, Khanna Publishers, 2013
4. Modi, P.N, Water Supply Engineering: Environmental Engineering 1, Standard Publishers, 2011

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 Department :Civil Engineering Programme: B.Tech. Civil Engineering
Semester IV
Hours/Week Credit Maximum Marks
Course Code Course Name L T P C IA UE Total
CE T44 MECHANICS OF SOLIDS-II 3 1 0 4 25 75 100
1. Calculate
-II & understand the concept of determination of deflection of beams & trusses
2. Calculate the stresses due to unsymmetrical loading
Objective (s) 3. The student is to realize the three-dimensional nature of stress and strain and the
relationships between strain and displacement.
4. To understand the concept of various theories of failure
UNIT–I Deflection of beams Total Hours:9
Deflection of beams – Double Integration method - Macaulay’s method, moment area method -conjugate
beam Methods.
UNIT– II Energy methods Total Hours :9
Strain energy due to axial, bending, shear and torsional forces – Impact loads. Principle of virtual
displacement – principle of minimum potential energy –Castigliano’s Theorems – Maxwell – Betti’s
theorem.
UNIT–III Deflection of trusses Total Hours:9
Deflection of trusses and frames – strain energy and dummy/unit load methods.
UNIT–IV Analysis of continuous beams& unsymmetrical bending Total Hours:9
Analysis of continuous beams using generalized theorem of three moments – shear force and bending
moment diagrams. Unsymmetrical bending – principal moments of inertia – stresses due to
unsymmetrical bending.

UNIT–V Complex strain & Theories of failure Total Hours:9

Complex strains – linear strains for tri-axial state of stress – principle strains in terms of stress – Mohr’s
strain circle – relationship between Mohr’s strain and stress circles. Theories of failure – Brittle and Ductile
materials.

Total Contact Hours : 45 Total Tutorials:15 Total Practical Class : 0 Total Hours:60
1. Relate loading and deformation states to the proper components of stress
and Strain
Programme Outcome 2. Determine the deflection of beams & trusses
3. Relate complex stress & strain
4. Apply knowledge of theories of failure for design.
TextBooks
1. Bhavikatti. S. S., Strength of Materials, Vikas Publishing House (P) Ltd., New Delhi, 2012.
2. Bhavikatti. S. S., Structural Analysis – I, Vikas Publishing House (P) Ltd., New Delhi, 2012.

Reference Books
1. Shah.H.J. and Junnarkar.S.B., Mechanics of structures- Vol.I & Vol.II, Charotar Publishing house,
Ltd, 2012.
2. Rattan, S.S., Strength of Materials, Tata McGraw-Hill, 2011.Ramasamy.V, Purushothama Raj.P,
Strength of Materials, Pearson Education Ltd., 2012.
3. Jindal.Uc., Strength of Materials, Pearson Education Ltd.,2012
4. Negi.L.S., Strength of Materials, Tata McGraw-Hill, 2012

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Department : Civil Engineering Programme : B.Tech. Civil Engineering
Semester IV
Hours / Week Credit Maximum Marks
Course Code Course Name
L T P C IA UE Total
HYDRAULICS AND HYDRAULIC
CE T45 3 1 0 4 25 75 100
MACHINERY
1. To have a thorough understanding of open channel flow.
Objective (s) 2. To understand the basic principles in the working and application of typical pumps and
turbines.
UNIT – I Total Hours : 9
Open Channel flow: Types of channel, Velocity distribution, Chezy, Manning and Basin formulae, for
uniform flow, Most economical section, critical flow, specific energy, specific force. Computation of uniform
flow and critical flow.
UNIT – II Total Hours : 9
Open channel flow: Non-uniform flow, Dynamic equation for Gradually Varied flow, computation for length
of backwater curve, Rapidly varied flow- hydraulic jump, types, uses. Surges in open channels.
UNIT – III Total Hours : 9
Basics of Turbo machinery: Impulse momentum equation, Hydrodynamics forces of jets on vanes, Velocity
Triangles, Angular momentum principle, application to radial flow turbines.
UNIT – IV Total Hours : 9
Turbines: Classification, impulse and reaction turbines, characteristic curves, draft tubes, governing of
turbines, specific speed, unit quantities concept, similarity, cavitation.
UNIT – V Total Hours : 9
Pumps: Centrifugal pumps- classification, work done, minimum starting speed, losses and efficiencies, specific
speed, multistage pumps, specific speed, characteristic curves, NPSH, cavitation in pumps.
Reciprocating pumps- types, effects of acceleration and frictional resistance, separation, Air Vessels, work
saved by fitting air vessels.
Total Contact Hours : 45 Total Tutorials : 15 Total Practical Class : 0 Total Hours : 60
1. At the end of the course, the student should be able to compute the various
parameters of channels like uniform flow, critical flow and use it for typical practical
Programme
situations.
Outcome
2. Further the student should be able to select the type of pumps, turbines for given
practical situations, apart from understanding their typical characteristics.
Text Books
1. Modi,P.N.,and Seth, S.M., Hydraulics, Fluid Mechanics and Hydraulic Machines, Standard Book House,
New Delhi, 2014.
2. Rajput,R.K., Text Book of fluid Mechanics and Hydraulic Machinery, S.Chand & Company, (P)Ltd., New
Delhi, 2014.

Reference Books
1. Gupta.S.C, Fluid Mechanics & Hydraulic Machines, Pearson Education Ltd., 2013.
2. Bansal,R.K., Text Book of fluid Mechanics and Hydraulic Machines, Lakshmi Publications(P)Ltd., 2013.
3. Subramanya.K., Fluid Mechanics & Hydraulic Machines-Problems & Solutions, Tata McGraw-hill, 2013.
4. Khurmi,R.S., A Text book of Hydraulics Fluid Mechanics & Hydraulic Machines, S.Chand & Company,
2014

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Department : Civil Engineering Programme : B.Tech. Civil Engineering
Semester IV
Course Hours / Week Credit Maximum Marks
Course Name
Code L T P C IA UE Total
CE T46 SURVEYING - II 3 1 0 4 25 75 100
1. Solve sight specific problems such as determination of elevation by trignometric and
tacheometric means of surveying .
2. Understand the concepts of setting out curves in the field by both angular and linear
method of surveying.
Objective (s) 3. Learn the working principles of electronic distance measuring instrument and handling
of total station.
4. Understand the concepts of geographical information systems and the utilization of
global positioning systems which will be very much useful for students project works
which involves measurements.
UNIT – I Control Surveying Total Hours : 9
Working from whole to part - Horizontal and vertical control methods - Triangulation - Signals -Base line -
Instruments and accessores - Corrections - Satellite station - Reduction to centre -Trignometriclevelling -
Single and reciprocal observations - Modern trends – Bench marking
UNIT – II Engineering Survey Total Hours : 9
Setting out curves: Horizontal curves – Elements of a circular curve and notations –Designation of a curve –
Setting out a simple circular curve – Compound curve – Reverse curve – Transition – vertical curve.
UNIT – III Survey Adjustments Total Hours : 9
Errors - Sources, precautions and corrections - Classification of errors - True and most probablevalues -
weighted observations - Method of equal shifts - Principle of least squares – Normal equation - Correlates -
Level nets - Adjustment of simple triangulation networks
UNIT – IV Advances in Surveying Total Hours : 9
Electro-optical system, Measuring Principle, Working Principle, Sources of error, Total station, Microwave
system Measuring and working principle, Sources of error, GPS – Fundamentals – Introduction space,
Control segments – Observation principle, Orbit Representation
UNIT – V Remote Sensing and GIS Total Hours : 9
Introduction of Remote Sensing - Electro Magnetic Spectrum - Types of Platforms – different types of
aircrafts-Manned and Unmanned spacecrafts –sun synchronous and geo synchronous satellites – Types and
characteristics of different platforms- Basic principles of data processing – GIS - Definition – Components
of GIS – Data : Spatial and Non-spatial – Spatial Data- Data model input – Data analysis output .
Total Contact Hours : 45 Total Tutorials : 15 Total Practical Class : 0 Total Hours : 60
At the end of the course the student will posses knowledge about Tachometric
Programme
surveying, Control surveying, Survey adjustments, Photogrametry and understanding
Outcome
the concept of EDM , Remote sensing and GIS
Text Books
1. Punmia .B.C . , et .al..” Surveying “, Vols, I &II, Laxmi Publications, 2012
2. Kanetkar, T.P. ,Surveying and leveling, Vols. I & II, United book corporation, Pune,2012
Reference Books
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1. Kanetkar, T.P. and Kulkarni,S.V., Surveying and Levelling, Part I & Part II , United book Corporation, Pune. 2012.
2. Shahani, P.B., Text book of Surveying, Vol.I& II, Oxford &IBH Publications, 2012.
3. Lillesand,T.M., Kiefer R.W., Remote sensing and Image Interpretation, John Wiley and Sons, Inc, New York,2010.
4. Paul.R. Wolf, Elements of Photogrammetric with air photo interpretation, Tata McGraw –hill, 2012.

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Department : Civil Engineering Programme : B.Tech. Civil Engineering
Semester IV
Course Hours / Week Credit Maximum Marks
Course Name
Code L T P C IA UE Total
CEP41 SURVEYING LABORATORY - II 0 0 3 2 50 50 100
Objective (s) 1. To train the students in handling angular measuring instruments used for surveying.
2. To make the students in determining the elevation of an objective by various means of
surveying associated with vertical and horizontal control
List of Experiments
1. Closed traverse, plotting and adjustment using Electronic theodolite
2. Open traverse, plotting and adjustment using Electronic theodolite
3. Determination of Heights and Distances by trigonometric surveying using electronic theodolite
4. Setting out for building using Electronic theodolite
5. Setting out curves by Rankine’s method using Electronic theodolite
6. Realignment of road curves
7. Total Station Surveying – Measurements of Distances and angles, Slope distances, Height, Traversing,
setting out, etc
8. GPS Surveying – Co-ordinate Measurements

(B) List of Demonstration Only

1. Interpretation of Aerial Photographs- Demonstration
Total Contact Hours : 0 Total Tutorials : 0 Total Practical Class : 45 Total Hours : 45
To provide hands on exercise and make the students to learn the concept of
Programme Outcome determining the elevation of an objective by various means of horizontal as well
as vertical control survey

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Department : Civil Engineering Programme : B.Tech. Civil Engineering
Semester IV
Hours / Week Credit Maximum Marks
Course Code Course Name
L T P C IA UE Total
FLUID MECHANICS AND
CE P42 0 0 3 2 50 50 100
MACHINES LAB
Objective (s) To determine the various parameters used in Fluid mechanics and Fluid Machinery
A. Fluid Flow Laboratory
1. Calibration of rectangular, triangular, trapezoidal notches
2. Determination of coefficient of discharge for orifices and mouthpieces
3. Calibration of venturimeters, orifice meters and Rota Meters
4. Verification of Bernoullis theorem
5. Determination of pipe friction
6. Determination of minor losses in pipe due to bends, elbows, sudden contraction, expansion etc.,
7. Determination of Metacentric height of various ship models
8. Determination of force due to Impact of jet on vanes
B. Fluid Machinery Laboratory
1. Study of performance characteristics of centrifugal pump (constant speed)
2. Study of performance characteristics of Reciprocating pump
3. Study of performance characteristics of Submersible pump
4. Tests on Turbine

Total Contact Hours : Total Tutorials : 0 Total Practical Class : 45 Total Hours :45

(i) Students are able to measure the discharge through the channels and pipes,
Programme Out come check fly stability of the floating bodies.
(ii) To design the various pumps and Turbines used in the power stations.

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Department : Civil Engineering Programme: B.Tech. Civil Engineering
Semester IV
Hours / Week Credit Maximum Marks
Course Code Course Name
L T P C IA UE Total
CEP43 GEO SCIENCE ENGINEERING LAB 0 0 3 2 50 50 100
1. To familiarize the various types of minerals and rocks, their geological characteristics
to understand their behavior/performance.
Objective (s) 2. To impart hands on training in determination of properties of rocks.
3. To provide the knowledge on interpretation of data to arrive the solution.

1. Megascopic study of important rock forming/silicate minerals.

2. Megascopic study of important non-silicate minerals.
5. Megascopic study of important igneous rocks.
4 Megascopic study of important sedimentary rocks
5 Megascopic study of important metamorphic rocks
6 Elementary problems of true dip, apparent dip and strike of geological formations.
7 Establishing thickness, depth and structure of geological formations
8 Construction of topographic profile , geological sections and their interpretation
9 Electrical resistivity method (not recommended for examination).
10 Determination of soundness of rocks ( not recommended for examination
11 Determination of weathering of rock
12 Determination of durability of rock
Total Contact Hours : 0 Total Tutorials : 0 Total Practical Class : 45 Total Hours : 45
Student should able to identify minerals/rocks, their characteristics and their bearing
Programme on the construction. Also, the student will be familiar with attitude of geological
Outcome formations and preparation of geological sections to address the problems during
site investigation process.

SP P44 PHYSICAL EDUCATION

Physical Education is compulsory for all the Undergraduate students

1. The activities will include games and sports / extension lectures.
2. Two Hrs. / Week will be allocated for physical education in the third and fourth semesters. The
student participation shall be for a minimum period of 45 hours in both the semesters put together.
3. These activities will be monitored by the Director of Physical Education.
4. Pass /Fail will be determined on the basis of participation, attendance, and performance. If a candidate
Fails, he/she has to repeat the course in the subsequent years
5. Pass in this course is mandatory for the award of degree.

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 V SEMESTER
Department : Civil Engineering Programme : B.Tech. Civil Engineering
Semester V
Hours / Week Credit Maximum Marks
Course Code Course Name
L T P C IA UE Total
CE T51 DESIGN OF RCC STRUCTURES 3 1 0 4 25 75 100
1.To understand design principles of reinforced concrete
Objective (s) 2.To gain knowledge in the Limit state method of design of basic structural elements
UNIT – I Introduction and Design Philosophy Total Hours : 9
Introduction to Reinforced concrete structures- basic material properties-behaviour of concrete under
uniaxial compression and tension-reinforcing steel- Design philosophy – Introduction to WSM,ULM,LSM-
behaviour in flexure – Design for limit State Method: Concepts- Assumptions- Characteristic Strength and
Load, Partial Safety Factors- Limit States- Limit State of Collapse in Flexure
UNIT – II Limit State Design of Beams and Slabs Total Hours : 9
Limit State of Collapse in Shear, Bond and Torsion- Design of beams and one way slab for flexure - Design
of beams for flexure, shear, bond and torsion. Design of two way continuous slab systems. Design of Lintel
Beams.
UNIT – III Limit State Design of Columns Total Hours : 9
Design of compression members – Effective length – Design short column under axial compression, axial
compression with uniaxial bending, axial compression with biaxial bending, Design of slender columns –
Braced slender column- un-braced slender column – Strength reduction coefficient method – additional
moment method
UNIT – IV Limit State Design of Footings and Staircases Total Hours : 9
Design of footings – isolated footings with axial eccentric loading- combined rectangular footing – design of
staircases- Introduction to fire resistant design – code provisions.
UNIT – V Design of Brick Masonry Walls Total Hours : 9
Design of brick masonry – strength of bricks – country-wire cut-hollow block-porotherm , aerocon bricks –
code provisions – Specification for mortar, Design of Axially loaded walls, eccentrically loaded walls,
Retaining walls.
Total Contact Hours : 45 Total Tutorials : 15 Total Practical Class : 0 Total Hours : 60
1. An ability to design reinforced concrete members such as beams, columns,
Programme Out come slabs, footings, staircases etc., by Limit state method of design.
2. An ability to design masonry walls as per IS 1905.
Text Books
1. Subramanian.N., Design of Reinforced Concrete Structures, Oxford University Press, 2013
2. Varghese.P.C, Limit State Design of Reinforced Concrete, Prentice-hall of India (p) Ltd.,2013

Reference Books
1. Arun Kumar Jain , Ashok Kumar Jain, Punmia.B.C, Limit state design of Reinforced Concrete, Lakshmi
Publications (P) Ltd., New Delhi, First Edition, 2012
2. Ashok K. Jain, ‘Reinforced Concrete Limit State Design’, Nem Chand & Bros, 2012
3. Virendra Gehlot, Ram Chandra, Limit State Design of Concrete Structures, Standard Publishers, 2010.
4. Unnikrishna Pillai.S, Devdas Menon, Reinforced Concrete Design, Tata Mc Graw-hill, 2013.

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Department : Civil Engineering Programme: B.Tech. Civil Engineering
Semester V
Hours/Week Credit Maximum Marks
Course code Course Name
L T P C IA UE Total
CE T52 STRUCTURAL ANALYSIS - I 3 1 0 4 25 75 100
1. To develop an understanding of the static and kinematic indeterminacy of structures
Objectives 2. To familiarize the students with various force and displacement methods of analysis
3. To analyse indeterminate structures with indirect/secondary stresses
UNIT -I Introduction Total Hours : 9
Types of structures – Behaviour of different structures- Static and kinematic indeterminacies – Analysis of
statically indeterminate beams by consistent deformation/force method.
UNIT -II Analysis of Trusses Total Hours : 9
Analysis of plane trusses with one or two redundant members by force method - trusses with lack of fit -
Thermal stresses.
UNIT -III Slope Deflection Method Total Hours : 9
Continuous beams and rigid frames, (with and without sway) - Symmetry and anti-symmetry- gable frames -
Support settlement.
UNIT -IV Moment Distribution Method Total Hours : 9
Stiffness and carry over factors – Analysis of continuous Beams with and without support settlement -
Plane rigid frames with and without sway
UNIT -V Miscellaneous Methods Total Hours : 9
Kani’s method of analysis of beams and frames. Analysis of frames for lateral loads by portal and cantilever
methods.
Total Contact Hours: 45 Total Tutorials : 15 Total Practical Classes: 0 Total Hours : 60
Student should able to identify the static and kinematic indeterminacy and
Programme Outcome
analyse them by applying suitable force/ displacement method.
Text Books
1. Devdas Menon, Structural Analysis, Narosa Publishing House, 2014
2. Punmia. B. C., Jain, A. K., and Jain, A. K., Strength of Materials and Theory of Structures, Vol. II,
Laxmi Publications, New Delhi, 2004.
Reference Books
1. Wang. C. K., Intermediate Structural Analysis, Tata Mc Graw Hill, 2013
2. Russell C Hibbeler, Structural Analysis, Pearson Education Ltd., 2013
3. Khurmi. R.S., Theory of Structures, S.Chand & Company ,2012.
4. Bhavikatti. S. S., Structural Analysis, Vol. I, Vikas Publishing House (P) Ltd., 2012.

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Department : Civil Engineering Programme : B.Tech. Civil Engineering
Semester V
Hours / Week Credit Maximum Marks
Course Code Course Name
L T P C IA UE Total
CE T53 GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERING - I 3 1 0 4 25 75 100
1. Provide the description of soil and to characterise soil as per IS Code.
2. To develop an understanding of the soil hydraulics, principles of stress distribution due
Objective (s) to self-weight and applied loading conditions and its application to compressibility of
soil.
3. Familiarize the students an understanding of strength of soils.
UNIT – I Index Properties Total Hours : 9
Soil formation – soil minerals – soil structure - three phase system – definitions- inter- relationships
(derivations and problems) – Index properties determinations - IS soil classification – sol deposits in India.
UNIT – II Soil Hydraulics Total Hours : 9
soil water – capillary phenomenon – permeability – field and laboratory test - seepage and flow nets –
geostatic stress - neutral and effective stress (problems).
UNIT – III Stress Analysis Total Hours : 9
Stress due to concentrated load, due to uniformly loaded area, line load strip load- pressure distribution
diagrams - contact stress - Westergarrd’s analysis.(Derivations and problems)
UNIT – IV Soil Compressibility Total Hours : 9
Compressibility : One dimension consolidation - consolidation process - consolidation theory – laboratory
test – pre consolidation pressure. Compaction – laboratory tests – field compaction (problems)
UNIT – V Shear Strength Total Hours : 9
Shear strength- Mohr – coulomb theory – shear strength parameter – laboratory and field tests – pore
pressure parameters - stress path - insitu shear strength - factors affecting shear strength - shearing
characteristics of sand and clay (problems).
Total Contact Hours : 45 Total Tutorials : 15 Total Practical Class : 0 Total Hours : 60
The student should be able to classify the soil and evaluate the geotechnical
Programme Out come
properties of soil used in the design of geotechnical structure.
Text Books
1. Purushothama Raj. P, Soil Mechanics and Foundation Engineering, Pearson Education, 2010
2. Ashok Kumar Jain, Punmia, B.C., Soil Mechanics and foundations, Lakshmi Publications ,2013.
Reference Books
1. Braja M. Das Textbook of Geotechnical Engineering, Cengage Leaning, 2009
2. Venkataramiah. C., Geo Technical Engineering, NAIP, 2012.
3. Murthy. V.N.S., A Text Book of Soil Mechanics & Foundation Engineering, CBS publishers, 2013
4. Venkatramaiah.C, Geotechnical Engineering, New Age International (p) Ltd., 2014.

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Department : Civil Engineering Programme : B.Tech. Civil Engineering
Semester V
Course Hours / Week Credit Maximum Marks
Course Name
Code L T P C IA UE Total
CE T54 ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING II 4 0 0 4 25 75 100
1.To study the important aspects of sanitation
Objectives 2.To understand the sewerage system and functional design of sewage treatment units.
3.To learn about the safe disposal of waste water
UNIT – I Introduction Total Hours : 12
Definitions - General considerations- Interdependence of water supply and waste water disposal – source and
nature of waste water - Combined and separate system – surface drainage - storm water flow – Investigation
and design of sewerage schemes – Data collection - Design flow for separate, storm and combined systems.
UNIT – II Microbiology of sewage Total Hours : 12
Sewage Characteristics- Physical, chemical and biological characteristics of sewage – Chemical Analysis -
D.O. and B.O.D. and its significance. Sampling, population equivalent-Significance of industrial wastes.
UNIT – III Collection and transport of sewage Total Hours : 12
Collection and Transport of sewage - Materials for sewers -– Flow formulae - Self cleansing of sewers - Full
and partial flow conditions - Sewer sections. Design of separate sewers - Storm drains and combined sewer
systems.- Design principles and procedures, sewer construction: Sewer laying under various conditions,– Tests
for sewers. Flushing equipment for removal of sand, grit – Sewer appurtenances - Manholes - Inlets - catch
basins - Sand, grease and oil traps. Sewage pumps – Necessity of pumping and classification of pumps -
Sanitary fixtures and fittings - General layout and street connection - Principles of design of anti syphonage
device -Types - Inspection chamber - Fresh air inlet.
UNIT – IV Treatment methods Total Hours : 12
Primary treatment : Basic principles of sewage treatment - Screens, Grit chamber - Principles of sedimentation
- Design of settling tanks - Types of settling tanks - Chemical precipitation. Biological Treatment and unit
Process : Contact beds - Trickling filter - Description and operation of low rate and high rate filters,
intermittent sand filter - Design of the above filters. Activated sludge Process: Theory – Diffuser and
Mechanical aeration - Conventional, High rate and extended aeration process - Process modification –
Oxidation ditch - Principles and design of waste stabilization lagoon - aerated Lagoon. Principle of Sludge
digestion - Optimum conditions - Digestion tanks -Supernatant liquid - Sludge gas - Drying beds. Septic and
Imhoff tanks
UNIT – V Disposal of sewage Total Hours : 12
Wastewater Disposal and Reuse - Disposal of sewage - Land disposal - Discharge in to rivers. lakes, estuaries
and ocean – River pollution - Oxygen sag curve - recycle and reuse of waste effluents. – Disinfection –
Chlorination and odour prevention. Introduction to Low cost treatment methods -Special nature of problem
of industrial water - Process modifications and by product recovery
Total Contact Hours : 60 Total Tutorials : 0 Total Practical Class : 0 Total Hours : 60
 An ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering practices to
Programme Out come solve problems related to Domestic and Industrial Waste Water management
and Disposal.
Text Books
1.Duggal, K.N., Elements of Environmental Engineering ,S. Chand & Company , New Delhi 2013
2. Punmia.B.C., Ashok Jain and Arun Jain., Waste Water Engineering including Air Pollution, Laksmi
Publications (P) Ltd., 2013
Reference Books
1. Peavy.H, Rowe.D, and Tchobanoglous, G., Environmental Engineering, Tata McGraw-Hill, 2013
2. Mackenzie L Davis, Water & Wastewater Engineering, Tata Mc Graw-Hill, 2013
3. Modi. Pn., Sewage Treatment & Disposal & Wastewater Engineering Vol.2, Standard Book House, 2013.

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Semester V
Hours / Week Credit Maximum Marks
Course Code Course Name
L T P C IA UE Total
TRANSPORTATION
CE T55 3 1 0 4 25 75 100
ENGINEERING - I
The student should have understood the various aspects of Highway Engineering
Objective (s)
including material characterization, pavement design and management
UNIT – I Highway Geometry Total Hours : 9
Importance Road transportation, Highway alignment – Requirement, Engineering surveys for highway
location. Maps & drawings to be prepared. Geometric design – Cross section element, width, camber, design
– speed, sight distances, requirements and design of horizontal and vertical alignments.
UNIT – II Highway Materials Total Hours : 9
Highway materials – Properties of sub-grade pavement component materials – Tests on aggregates, sub- grade
soil & bituminous materials. Design of Bituminous mixes as per M52
UNIT – III Flexible Pavements Total Hours : 9
Pavement analysis – flexible pavement – calculation of stresses – single layer, two layer theory – Computation
of strain at the layers interface – computation of deflection.
Rigid pavement - calculation of stresses – load and temperature effects - Westergaard’s theory - Bradbury
theory.
UNIT – IV Rigid Pavements Total Hours : 9
. Pavement Design Factors in the design of flexible and rigid pavements, CBR methods. IRC
recommendations on flexible pavement design (IRC37) and Rigid pavement (IRC58). Design of Surface and
subsurface highway drainage.
UNIT – V Construction and Maintenance Total Hours : 9
Pavement construction techniques – Types of pavements – WBM, WMM , GSB construction. Construction
of bituminous pavements and rigid pavements. Pavement failures and their remedies. Pavement evaluation –
structural, functional.
Total Contact Hours : 45 Total Tutorials : 15 Total Practical Class : 0 Total Hours : 60
Student will be familiarized with the terminology and fundamental concepts of
Programme Outcome
Highway Engineering.
Text Books
1. Veeraragavan.A, Khanna. S.K. , Ceg Justo, Highway Engineering, Nem Chand & Brothers, 2014
2. Sharma, S.K. “ Principles Practice and Design of Highway Engineering ”, S. Chand & Co Ltd, 2013
Reference Books
1. Gupta B.L and Amith Gupta, Highway and Bridge Engg., Standard publishers, and Distributor, 2010.
2. Partha Chakroborthy and Animesh Das, Principles of Transportation Engineering, Prentice Hall of India
Pvt. Ltd., 2013.
3. Lr Kadiyali, Lr Kadyali, Nb Lal ,“ Principles and practice of highway engineering ”, Khanna Publishers.
2013
4. Rangwala.S.C, Highway Engineering, Charotar Book Distributors, 2013

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Department : Civil Engineering Programme : B.Tech. Civil Engineering
Semester V
Hours / Week Credit Maximum Marks
Course Code Course Name
L T P C IA UE Total
GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERING
CE P51 0 0 3 2 50 50 100
LABORATORY
1. To provide the hands on training in determination of Index and Engineering and index
properties of soils.
Objective (s) 2. To familiarize the students to do the experiments as per the guidelines of BIS.
3. To provide the knowledge on interpretation experimental results to solve foundation
problems.
1. Specific Gravity of CG and FG Soils
2. In-situ unit weight Determination – Core Cutter Method & Water content Determination
3. Grain Size Analysis – Mechanical Method - Dry Sieve Analysis / Wet Sieve Analysis
4. Grain Size Analysis – Sedimentation Analysis - Hydrometer Method
5. Atterberg Limits: Liquid Limit Test and Plastic Limit Test
6. Atterberg Limit: Shrinkage Limit Test & Free Swell Test
7. Laboratory Permeability Test: Constant and Variable Head
8. Standard Proctor Compaction Test
9. Direct Shear Test
10. Unconfined Compression Test
11. Triaxial Shear test – UU Test
12. Visual Soil Identification as per IS Code
13. Consolidation Test (Demo)
Total Contact Hours : 0 Total Tutorials : 0 Total Practical Class : 45 Total Hours : 45
Student should able to conduct suitable experiment on soil to evaluate the
Programme Outcome index properties to classify the soil and to evaluate other geotechnical
properties of soil used in design of geotechnical structures.

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 Department : Civil Engineering Programme : B.Tech. Civil Engineering
Semester V
Hours / Week Credit Maximum Marks
Course Code Course Name
L T P C IA UE Total
ENVIRONMENTAL
CE P52 0 0 3 2 50 50 100
ENGINEERING LAB
1. To learn and practice on the various testing methods for water quality, waste water
quality and other environmental parameters.
Objective (s)
2. To correlate theoretical and practical and measures for visual understanding and
practice
1. Determination of Turbidity, pH, Conductivity and Residual Chlorine.
2. Determination of Alkalinity.
3. Determination of Chlorides.
4. Determination of Hardness.
5. Determination of Iron
6. Determination of Manganese.
7. Determination of Fluorides.
8. Determination of Total Solids.
9. Determination of Suspended solids.
10. Determination of Dissolved Oxygen.
11. Jar test for the determination of optimum coagulant Dose.
12. Determination of B.O.D.
13. Determination of C.O.D.
14. Estimation of E-Coli.
15. Plate count (for bacterial analysis of water)
16. Determination of Residual Chlorine

Total Contact Hours : 0 Total Tutorials : 0 Total Practical Class : 45 Total Hours : 45

Students should capable of learning and conducting experiments on water,

waste water and other environmental pollution and their by accessing them
Programme Out come
self on the process decision making with the help of suitable national and
international coddle provision

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 Department : Civil Engineering Programme : B.Tech. Civil Engineering
Semester V
Hours / Week Credit Maximum Marks
Course Name
Course Code L T P C IA UE Total
MATERIAL TESTING
CE P53 0 0 3 2 50 50 100
LABORATORY-II
1. This course provides an understanding of the basic properties of construction
materials, and presents laboratory standards and testing requirements for these materials.
2. To familiarize the students to do the experiments as per the guidelines of BIS.
3. To provide the knowledge on mix proportioning of concrete as per the guidelines
Objective (s) of BIS.
4. To obtain practical knowledge about fresh and hardened properties of concrete
5. Develop skills for analyzing experimental data and working in teams.
6. Develop skills for analyzing experimental data and working in teams.
I. Tests on cement
1. Determination of specific gravity of cement.
2. Determination of standard consistency of cement paste.
3. Determination of initial and final setting times of cement.
4. Determination of soundness of cement.
5. Determination of compressive strength of cement mortar.
II. Tests on aggregates
6. Determination of specific gravity and water absorption of fine & coarse aggregate.
7. Sieve analysis of fine & coarse aggregates
8. Determination of maximum bulking and corresponding optimum moisture content of fine aggregate.
9. Determination of bulk density of fine and coarse aggregates.
III. Tests on fresh concrete
11. Determination of degree of workability: Slump cone test, compaction factor test, Vee Bee time test,
flow table test
IV. Test on hardened concrete, tiles & bricks
12. Determination of Compressive strength of concrete
13. Determination of Flexural strength of concrete
14. Determination of Splitting tensile strength of concrete
15. Determination of water absorption and flexural strength of clay tiles.
16. Determination of water absorption and crushing strength of bricks.
Total Contact Hours : 0 Total Tutorials : 0 Total Practical Class : 45 Total Hours : 45
Student should able to conduct suitable experiment on construction materials
Programme Outcome to test their properties as per BIS and to conduct proper test to evaluate the
properties of fresh and hardened concrete.

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Department : Civil Engineering Programme : B.Tech. Civil Engineering
Semester V
Hours / Week Credit Maximum Marks
Course Code Course Name
L T P C IA UE Total
HS P54 GENERAL PROFICIENCY -I 0 0 3 2 100 - 100
1. To hone the communication and non verba skis of the students
2. To improve their Listening, Speaking, Reading and writing skis of students
3. To help the students to get rid of the inhibitions and communicate with ease.
Objective (s)
4.To enhance the employability prospects of students
5. To ensure the personality development of the students by sharpening their soft skills
6. To facilitate the students’ entry into industry by grooming them holistically
Unit -I Art Of Communication
Verbal and Non-verbal Communication – Barriers to Communication – Importance of Body Language –
Effective Listening – Feedback
Unit - II : Introduction To Soft Skills

Attitude – Self-Confidence – Leadership Qualities – Emotional Quotient – Effective Time Management

Skills – Surviving Stress – Overcoming Failure – Professional Ethics – Interpersonal Skills
Unit – III Writing
Importance of Writing – Written Vs Spoken Language – Formal and Informal Styles of writing – Resources
for improving writing – Grammar and Usage – Vocabulary Building – SWOT analysis
Unit – IV Speaking Practice
Dialogue – Telephone Etiquette – Public Speaking – Debate – Informal Discussions – Presentations
Unit – V Aptitude
Verbal and Numerical aptitude
Total Contact Hours : 0 Total Tutorials : 0 Total Practical Class : 45 Total Hours :45
On successful completion of the module, the students will be able to :
1. Become good communicators, 2. Imbibe the requisite soft skills, 3.
Programme Out come
sharpen their writing skills, 4. Analyse contemporary issues from
various perspectives

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 VI SEMESTER
Department : Civil Engineering Programme: B.Tech. Civil Engineering
Semester VI
Course code Course Name Hours/Week Credit Maximum Marks
L T P C IA UE Total
CE T61 STRUCTURAL ANALYSIS - II 3 1 0 4 25 75 100
Objectives 1. To develop an understanding of the rolling loads and influence lines in determinate and
indeterminate beams
2. To familiarize the students with analysis of arches and cables
3. To introduce the concept of plastic analysis of structures
UNIT -I Arches and Cables Total Hours : 9
Theory of arches - Analysis of three hinged and two hinged arches - rib shortening, temperature effects.
Analysis of forces in cables - Suspension bridges.
UNIT -II Influence lines for determinate structures Total Hours : 9
ILD for simply supported and cantilever- shear, moment and support reaction. Moving loads –single and
several point loads – maximum bending moment and maximum shear force –absolute maximum bending
moment - determination of equivalent UDL.
UNIT -III Influence lines for indeterminate structures Total Hours : 9
Influence lines – Müller-Breslau Theorem - principle and its application. Influence lines for continuous
beams. Introduction to bridge floor system- ILD for truss reaction, member forces and determination of
maximum forces
UNIT -IV Plastic Analysis Total Hours : 9
Plastic Theory – Yield stress - Load Factor – Plastic Hinge – Moment redistribution - Shape factor – Upper
and lower bound theorems – plastic analysis of beams and frames.
UNIT -V Introduction to Matrix methods of Analysis Total Hours : 9
Stiffness and flexibility characteristics of structures- stiffness and flexibility matrices- properties of stiffness
matrix- stiffness and flexibility matrix relationship- comparison of stiffness and flexibility methods.
Total Contact Hours: 45 Total Tutorials : 15 Total Practical Classes: 0 Total Hours : 60
Student should able to develop and apply influence lines in structural analysis.
Programme Outcome The students should also be able to appreciate plastic theory of analysis.

Text Books
1. Junnarkar. S.B.,Shah. H.J.,., “ Mechanics of structures” Vol. II. Charotar publishers. 2013.
2. Punmia. B. C., Jain, A. K., and Jain, A. K., Strength of Materials and Theory of Structures,
Vol. II, Laxmi Publications (P) Ltd., 2012.
Reference Books
1. Wang. C. K., Intermediate Structural Analysis, Tata Mc Graw Hill, 2013
2. Russell C Hibbeler, Structural Analysis, Pearson Education Ltd., 2013
3. Khurmi. R.S., Theory of Structures, S.Chand & Company, 2012.
4. Devdas Menon, Advanced Structural Analysis, Narosa Publishing House, 2012.

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Department : Civil Engineering Programme : B.Tech. Civil Engineering
Semester VI
Course Hours / Week Credit Maximum Marks
Course Name
Code L T P C IA EA Total
CE T62 GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERING - II 3 1 0 4 25 75 100
1. Provide the students with a basic understanding of the essential steps involved in a
geotechnical site investigation.
2. Introduce to the students, the principal types of foundations and the factors governing
Objective (s) the choice of the most suitable type of foundation for a given solution. procedures
used for : a) bearing capacity estimation, b) Pile carrying capacity.
3. To familiarize the concepts of earth pressure, design Earth Retaining structures and to
determine stability of slopes.
UNIT – I Soil Exploration Total Hours : 9
Introduction - need, planning, stages - depth and spacing of soil-exploration - methods of exploration –
Samples - samplers, sampling method – Insitu tests – SPT, CPT, VST, pressuremeter - exploration reports.
UNIT – II Lateral earth pressure Total Hours : 9
Active, passive and earth pressure at rest, Rankine and Coulomb’s theory – Rebhann's Method. Earth
pressure due to inclined back fill, line load and earth quake load - Cantilever sheet pile wall in granular and
clay soil. (problems). Design of braced excavation (concept only).
UNIT – III Shallow foundation Total Hours : 9
Types and selection criteria – Shear failures - Bearing capacity Determination using Terzaghi and IS code
formula (problems) – SBC form field tests - proportioning of foundation – BC of foundation subjected to
moments and earthquake loading – Elastic and Consolidation settlement. Methods to increase BC (Concept
only).
UNIT – IV Pile foundations Total Hours : 9
Introduction- classification-selection criteria- Individual carrying capacity- static and dynamic approach
(problems) – lateral plié carrying capacity - pile group – group carrying capacity - pile load tests- - Under
reamed piles-IS Codal provisions.
UNIT – V Stability of slopes Total Hours : 9
Introduction- slopes failure - stability of infinite slope – landslides. Finite slope analysis - Swedish circle
method – stability number (problems) – Reinforced slopes.
Total Contact Hours : 45 Total Tutorials : 15 Total Practical Class : 0 Total Hours : 60
To develop an understanding of the behavior of foundations for engineering
Programme Outcome structures and to gain knowledge of the design methods that can be applied to
practical problems.
Text Books
1. Braja M. Das Principles of Foundation Engineering, Cengage\Delmar Learning India (P) Ltd., 2013.
2. Purushothama Raj. P, Soil Mechanics and Foundation Engineering, Pearson Education Ltd., 2010
Reference Books
1. Arora.Kr., Soil Mechanics & Foundation Engineering, Standard Publishers, 2012.
2. Varghese P.C. Foundation Engineering, Prentice-hall of India Pvt. Ltd, 2012.
3. Murthy. V.N.S., A Text Book of Soil Mechanics & Foundation Engineering, CBS publishers, 2013
4. Ashok Kumar Jain, Punmia, B.C., Soil Mechanics and foundations, Lakshmi Publications ,2013

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Department : Civil Engineering Programme : B.Tech. Civil Engineering
Semester VI
Hours / Week Credit Maximum Marks
Course Code Course Name
L T P C IA UE Total
TRANSPORTATION
CE T63 3 1 0 4 25 75 100
ENGINEERING II
1. Provide the students with a basic understanding of the railway and airport engineering.
Objective (s)
2. Introduce to the students, the role of a Civil Engineer in the above modes of transport.
UNIT – I Total Hours : 9
Permanent way – gauges, components of permanent way, rails; functions, requirements, types, failures, creep
of rails; Sleepers - types, requirements; Ballast – functions requirements, track fittings and fastenings.
UNIT – II Total Hours : 9
Geometric design of the track – gradients, grade compensation, speed, super-elevation, cant deficiency,
negative cant transition curve Problems on geometric design..
UNIT – III Total Hours : 9
Points and crossings – turn outs, switches, crossings, types of crossings, Design of turnouts; stations - site
selection, requirements of a railway station, classification of stations; yards – types of yards,
UNIT – IV Total Hours : 9
Airport planning – Aircraft characteristics –airport planning, obstructions, types of airport, Wind rose
diagram, Runway orientation.
UNIT – V Total Hours : 9
Basic runway length and corrections. Design of exit taxiway, Runway marking and lighting, LCN and PCN,
airport drainage, Problems on LCN & PCN
Total Contact Hours : 45 Total Tutorials : 15 Total Practical Class : 0 Total Hours : 60
The student should have learnt the basic definitions regarding Railway
Programme Outcome
Engineering & Airport Engineering.
Text Books
1. Khanna S.K, Jain.S.S, Arora.M.G., Airport Planning and Design, Nem Chand and Bros., 2012
2. Saxena, S.C., S. Arora. S.P., Text Book of Railway Engineering, Dhanpat Rai Publications (P) Ltd.,
2013.
Reference Books
1. Mundrey.J.S, Railway Track Engineering, Tata Mc Graw-hill, 2013.
2. Subhash C Saxena, Airport Engineering Planning & Design, CBS Publishers, 2012
3. Agarwal, M. M., Agarwal, M. M, Indian Railway track, Standard Publishers, 2008.
4. Kristi, Lal, Transportation Engineering, PHI, New Delhi, 2008.

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 Department : Civil Engineering Programme : B.TECH. Civil Engineering
Semester VI
Hours / Week Credit Maximum Marks
Course Code Course Name
L T P C IA UE Total
TRANSPORTATION
CE P61 0 0 3 2 50 50 100
ENGINEERING LAB
1. To develop an understanding of the highway material.
Objective (s)
2. Familiarize the students with various test procedures a per
Cycle – I Tests on soil and granular material
Optimum water content of soil, CBR test on the soil, tests on the GSB and WMM
Cycle – II Tests on Aggregate
Crushing value test, impact value test, Specific Gravity and water absorption test, flakiness and
elongation test, angularity test,
Cycle – III Tests on Bitumen
Penetration test, softening point test, ductility test, specific gravity test, flash point test, viscosity test.
Cycle – VI Tests on Bituminous mixes
Testing of BM, SDBC of mixes, arriving at Optimum bituminous content.
Total Contact Hours : 0 Total Tutorials : 0 Total Practical Class : 45 Total Hours : 45
Programme Out come The student should have learnt to characterize various highway materials

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Department : Civil Engineering Programme : B.Tech. Civil Engineering
Semester VI
Hours / Week Credit Maximum Marks
Course Code Course Name
L T P C IA UE Total
ESTIMATION COSTING AND
CE P62 2 0 3 2 50 50 100
VALUATION LAB
1. To study the types of estimation
Objective (s) 2. To study the analysis of rates and types of specification
3. To study the method of valuation
UNIT I Introduction
Estimates – types of estimates – Advantages – Method of measurements – Unit of measurement for various
item of work – Method of measurement as per IS 1200, method of estimation; Centre line method of
estimation – Examples using above methods.
UNIT II Estimation of buildings
Load bearing and framed structures – Calculation of quantities of brick work, RCC, PCC, Plastering, white
washing, Color washing and painting for shops, single room & double room building and simple residential
buildings with flat roof.
UNIT III Estimation of other structures
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 – Various types of arches
– Calculation of brick work and RCC works in arches - Estimate of retaining walls and box culvert.

UNIT IV Specification and rate analysis

Specification: purpose and basic principles of general and detailed specification of various item of work –
Earthwork excavation – Cement concrete – Damp proof course – Form work – Brick and stone masonry –
Flooring- Painting of wood work.
Analysis of rate – Purpose – Quantity of materials per unit rate of work – Requirement of labour and
materials for different works – Obtaining the rate for different works using local schedule of rates – Cement
mortar – Cement concrete – RCC- Brick masonry – Plastering – Flooring – Painting.
UNIT V Valuation
Valuation – Purpose, definition of common terms used in valuation such as free and lease hold property –
Gross income, net income, outgoings, sinking fund, scrap value, salvage value, market value, book value,
capital cost and depreciation methods – Valuation of building using different methods with examples –
Fixation of rent for a building - Valuation of land.
Total Contact Hours : 30 Total Tutorials : 0 Total Practical Class : 45 Total Hours : 75
Based on PWD PSR & CPWD plinth area rates the student should be able
Programme Out come
to prepare the detailed estimate and valuation of given building.

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 Department : Civil Engineering Programme: B.Tech. Civil Engineering
Semester VI
Hours/Week Credit Maximum Marks
Course code Course Name
L T P C IA UE Total
CE P63 COMPUTER AIDED DESIGN LAB 0 0 3 2 50 50 100
Objectives 1. To gain basic knowledge in modelling of structures.
2. To familiarize and give hands on training to students using wok sheets and databases.

1. Structural analysis and Design : Introduction to STAAD Pro V 8i – Preprocessor, creating geometry,
editing tools, load and support definition and structuring of output file. Types of analysis, use of post
processor and report generation.
2. Analysis of continuous beams- beams with different loads, internal hinges, elastic supports, support
settlement and moving loads.
3. Analysis of trusses – lack of fit and temperature stresses, wind load generation, moving loads and
industrial trusses.
4. Analysis of rigid jointed frames- different types of loads, inclined supports, elastic supports, support
settlement, moving loads and moment envelop.
5. Special Topics- 3-D modelling tools, modelling of hybrid structure-imparting structure from library
6. Comparison with ETABS, STRUDS software (Demo only)
Total Contact Hours: 0 Total Tutorials : 0 Total Practical Classes: 45 Total Hours : 45
Student will able to model, analyse and design structures using structural
Programme Outcome analysis software.

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Department : Civil Engineering Programme : B.Tech. Civil Engineering
Semester VI
Hours / Week Credit Maximum Marks
Course Code Course Name
L T P C IA UE Total
HS P64 GENERAL PROFICIENCY-II 0 0 3 2 100 - 100
1. To develop the students’ critical thinking and analytical skills
2. To help the students to equip themselves with the necessary skill sets.
3. To improve the students’ problem solving skills
Objective (s)
4. To help the students to prepare for interviews and face them with confidence
5. To make the students industry-ready and employable
6. To enable the students to be more participative in Group Discussions and other activities.
Unit – I : Composition Analysis
Technical and Non-Technical Passages (GRE Based) – Differences in American and British English –
Analyzing Contemporary issues – Expanding Terminology
Unit – II : Writing
Job Application Letter Writing – Resume Writing Unit –
III : Oral Skills
Group Discussion – Introduction and Practice – Team Work – Negotiation Skills – Organizing and
Attending Meetings – Facing Interviews
Unit – IV : Adapting To Corporate Life
Corporate Etiquette – Grooming and Dressing
Unit – V : Aptitude : Verbal and numerical aptitude
Total Contact Hours : Total Tutorials : 0 Total Practical Class : Total Hours :
On successful completion of the module students will be able to:
Programme Out come • Communicate better
• Confidently face the placement process

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Department : Civil Engineering Programme : B.Tech. Civil Engineering
Semester VII
Hours / Week Credit Maximum Marks
Course Code Course Name
L T P C IA UE Total
CE SC7 SURVEY CAMP 0 0 3 2 100 - 100
1. Be able to apply the Knowledge gained during the Surveying courses I & II
Objective (s)
2. Able to take decisions to tackle the site specific problems
Reconnaissance, selection of main stations- measurement of horizontal and vertical angles- measurement of
base line-determination of R.L. of main station by double leveling from B.M.- measurement of bearing of any
one line- computation of coordinates of station points- plotting of details- interpolation of contours
Total Contact Hours : 0 Total Tutorials : 0 Total Practical Class : 45 Total Hours :45
At the end of the Camp the students should be able to understand the practical
Programme Out come
implementation of theoretical knowledge gained in Surveying subject.

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 VII SEMESTER
Department : Civil Engineering Programme : B.Tech. in Civil Engineering
Semester VII
Course Hours / Week Credit Maximum Marks
Course Name
Code L T P C IA UE Total
CE T71 DESIGN OF STEEL STRUCTURES 3 1 0 4 25 75 100
(1) To understand the principles of design philosophy
Objective (s)
(2) To understand the provisions in Codes and learn follow Codal practices
UNIT – I Introduction to limit state design Total Hours : 9
Design of tension members – single and compound sections – tension splices – design of lug angles.
Failures in bolted and welded joints – design of joints with bolts and welding.
UNIT – II Compression Members Total Hours : 9
Design of axially and eccentrically loaded members, Built-up columns, Design of Lacings and Battens,
Design of Column Splices. Design of column bases.
UNIT – III Design of flexural members Total Hours : 9
Laterally supported and unsupported members design of purlins.
UNIT – IV Design of built-up Beams Total Hours : 9
Design of gantry girders and plate girders.
UNIT – V Design of Eccentric Joints Total Hours : 9
Design of eccentric joints by bolting and welding – design of stiffened and unstiffened seated connections.
Total Contact Hours : 45 Total Tutorials : 15 Total Practical Class : 0 Total Hours : 60
At the end of the course the students would develop confidence and adequate
Programme Outcome capability in simple practical design.
Text Books
1. Shiyekar, M.R., Limit State Design in STRUCTURAL STEEL, Second Edition, PHI Learning Private
Ltd., Delhi, 2013.
2. Shah, V.L., and Veena Gore, LIMIT STATE DESIGN OF STEEL STRUCTURES, Structures
Publications, Pune, 2012.
Reference Books
1. Subramanian, P., Design of steel structures, Oxford Publishers, New Delhi, 2007
2. Bhavikatti, S.S., Design of Steel Structures, IK International Publishing House Pvt Ltd, New Delhi,
2014.
3. Sai Ram K.S., Design of Steel Structures, Pearson Education Ltd., 2013.
4. Virendra Gehlot, Ram Chandra, Design of steel structures, Vol.I & II, Standard Publishers, 2012.

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Department : Civil Engineering Programme : B.TECH. Civil Engineering
Semester VII
Hours / Week Credit Maximum Marks
Course Code Course Name
L T P C IA UE Total
HYDROLOGY AND WATER
CE T72 4 0 0 4 25 75 100
RESOURCES ENGINEERING
To understand the various physical processes in the hydrologic cycle and the methods of
Objective (s)
estimation thereof.
UNIT – I Precipitation Total Hours : 12
Hydrologic cycle, precipitation, stream flow, evaporation, transpiration and infiltration, types and
measurement of precipitation, gauge networks, hyetographs, average depth of precipitation over the basin,
mass rainfall curves, intensity duration curves – estimates of missing data and adjustment of records.
UNIT – II Evapo-transpiration and Infiltration Total Hours : 12
Evaporation, factors affecting, measurement and estimation of evaporation, transpiration, factors affecting
and determination of transpiration, methods of estimating evapo-transpiration, factors affecting and
measurement of infiltration, infiltration indices.
UNIT – III Groundwater Total Hours : 9
Occurrence and movement of ground water, Darcy’s law, aquifers – types and specific yield of aquifers and
basin, steady & unsteady flow in wells in confined and unconfined aquifers, well loss and specific capacity of a
well.
UNIT – IV Runoff Total Hours : 12
Factors affecting runoff, Hydrograph analysis – Unit hydrograph theory and analysis, Space distribution and
variability of runoff, stream flow measurement – selection of site, velocity and discharge measurements – base
flow separation methods. Probability Concepts : Rainfall frequency, Flood frequency, Stream flow synthesis –
Elements of stochastic methods.
UNIT – V Floods Total Hours : 12
Design flood, estimation by empirical and statistical methods, Flood control Measures – Levees and flood
walls, Flood control reservoirs, Water shed management, Flood forecasting methods, Flood routing
(elementary treatment only). Planning for Water Resources Development: Level, phases, objectives, Project
formulation, systems analysis, multipurpose projects.
Total Contact Hours : 60 Total Tutorials : 0 Total Practical Class : 0 Total Hours : 60
At the end of the course the student should be able to estimate the effective
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rainfall, flood magnitude etc and relate it to the filed situations.
Text Books
1. Santosh kumar Garg, Hydrology and Water Resources Engineering, Khanna Publishers, 2013.
2. Satyanarayana murthy.C., Water Resources Engineering Principles & Practice, New Age International
(P) Ltd, 2014.
Reference Books
1. Subramanya.K, Engineering Hydrology, Tata McGraw-Hill, 2013.
2. Varshney, R.S., Engineering Hydroloy, Nem Chand & Bros., 2012.
3. Larry W Mays, Ven Te Chow, David R Maidment, Applied Hydrology, Tata McGraw-Hill, 2012.
4. Jayarami Reddi.P, Text Book of Hydrology, Lakshmi Publications, 2013.

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Semester VII
Hours / Week Credit Maximum Marks
Course Code Course Name
L T P C IA UE Total
DESIGN AND DRAWING
CE P71 2 0 3 2 50 50 100
(RCC & STEEL)
1. To prepare working drawings for steel and concrete structures.
2. Preparation of layout of the structure with detailed design details.
Objective (s)
3. Preparation of working drawings with all dimensions required for execution / fabrication
of structures.
Detailed Design and Drawing of the following RCC elements/Structures:
1. Continuous beams and slab systems.
2. Rectangular Combined footings.
3. Cantilever retaining walls
4. Elevated - circular and rectangular water tanks (excluding staging)
5. Staircases.
Detailed Design and Drawing of the following Steel elements/Structures:
1. Roof trusses and joints including purlins .
2. Stiffened welded seat connections – moment resisting welded connections for beams.
3.Welded plate girder.
4. Gantry girder.
5 .Self supporting chimney.
Total Contact Hours : 30 Total Tutorials : 0 Total Practical Class : 45 Total Hours :75
An ability to design, draft and detail various concrete and steel structures /
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members.

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Semester VII
Hours / Week Credit Maximum Marks
Course Code Course Name
L T P C IA UE Total
CE CV7 COMPREHENSIVE VIVA VOCE 0 0 3 2 50 50 100
Objective (s) To verify the overall knowledge that the student has gained during the course
The student will be tested for his understanding of basic principles of the core Civil Engineering subjects. The
internal assessment for a total of 50 marks will be made by an internal assessment committee. The committee
will conduct two written examinations of objective or short questions type from the all the core subjects. The
external university examination, which carries a total of 50 marks, will be a Viva Voce examination conducted
by a committee of one external examiner and one internal examiner appointed by the University.

Total Contact Hours : 0 Total Tutorials : 0 Total Practical Class : 45 Total Hours :45
The students will be able to attend the various Competitive examinations such as
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GATE, IES examination etc.

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Semester VII
Hours / Week Credit Maximum Marks
Course Code Course Name
L T P C iA EA Total
CE PW7 PROJECT PHASE - I 0 0 6 6 100 0 100
The students are encouraged to get hands on experience to work in various area of civil
Objective (s)
engineering.
The objective of the design project is to enable the students to work in groups of not more than four
members in each group on a project involving analytical, experimental , design or combination of these in the
area of Civil Engineering. Each project shall have a guide. The student is required to do literature survey,
formulate the problem and form a methodology of arriving at the solution of the problem. The evaluation
is based on committee for 100 marks.

Total Contact Hours : 0 Total Tutorials : 0 Total Practical Class : 90 Total Hours :90
Programme Out come The students will be able to perceive the problems and to find suitable solutions

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Department : Civil Engineering Programme : B.Tech. Civil Engineering
Semester VIII
Hours / Week Credit Maximum Marks
Course Code Course Name
L T P C IA UE Total
CE T81 CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT 4 0 0 4 25 75 100
1. To understand construction management importance
Objective (s) 2. To become aware on organization, planning, scheduling and analysis
3. To study the M.I.S and labour, safety and related regulation
Unit – I Construction Project Management Total Hours: 12
Construction Project- Project Categories, Management objectives, functions – Project Development Process-
Project Life Cycle- Project Team-Role of Project Manager-Management failure
Unit-II Organization and Planning Total Hours: 12
Definition, Levels of Organization, Principles of Organization, process of organizing, Span of Control,
Authority, Responsibility and Delegation –Forms of Organizations-merits and demerits of each..
Unit-III Scheduling and Network Analysis Total Hours: 12
Scheduling: Definition, objectives, Importance of Planning, Scheduling and Controlling of Projects.
Network Techniques in Construction Management- Bar Chart, Gaint Chart, PERT, CPM, Time& cost
optimization
Unit-IV Contracts Total Hours: 12
Types of Contract, Contract document, Specification, Condition of Contract, Tender and Tender documents-
Deposits by the Contractor- Arbitration-M.Book-Muster roll-Stores.
Unit-V M.I.S Applications and Construction Total Hours: 12
Labour Legislations-Safety in Construction: Objectives, Steps in Safety Programme, Safety Costs, Safety
Codes, Occupational Safety and Hazards, Accidents- Causes of Accident

Total Contact Hours : 60 Total Tutorials : 0 Total Practical Class : 0 Total Hours :60
One should aware on importance of construction management having the
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various influence factors in the process of management
Text Books
1.Clifford J Schexnayder, Kraig Knutson, Construction Management Fundamentals, Tata McGraw-Hill, 2011.
2.Ps Gahlot, Bm Dhir, Construction Planning & Management, New Age International (P) Ltd., 2014
Reference Books
1. Chitkara.K.K., Construction Project Management Planning Scheduling and Controlling, Tata McGraw-
Hill, 2014.
2. Shrivastava. U.K, Construction Planning & Management, Galgotia Publications Pvt. Ltd.,2014.
3. Kumar Neeraj Jha, Construction Project Management Theory & Practice, Pearson Education Ltd., 2014.
4. Ravindra.S.V., Krishnamurthy.K.G., Construction & Project Management, CBS Publishers, 2010.

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Semester VIII
Hours / Week Credit Maximum Marks
Course Code Course Name
L T P C IA UE Total
PROFESSIONAL ETHICAL
CE P81 4 0 0 2 100 - 100
PRACTICE
1. To create an awareness of ethical concerns and conflicts and to Enhance familiarity with
Objective (s) codes of conduct
2. To Increase the ability to recognize and resolve ethical dilemmas
UNIT – I Total Hours : 12
Indian Constitution : Structure – Preamble - Fundamental Rights – Directive Principles of State policies -
Fundamental Duties – overview of articles & Schedules.
UNIT – II Total Hours : 12
Ethics - Ethical Behaviour : Moral Sensitivity – Moral Judgement – Moral Motivation – Moral Courage.
Ethical Decision Making – Check points – Steps – Moral Compass
UNIT – III Total Hours : 12
Professional Ethics as applied to Engineering – Characteristics of Professional and Professional Ethics –
Engineering Ethics. Professional Code of Ethics – IEI & NSPE.
UNIT – IV Total Hours : 12
Engineering Ethics : Honesty – Responsibility to Employer – Rights of Engineers – Responsibility towards
public – Risk and Liability
UNIT – V Total Hours : 12
Responsibility towards Environment. International Engineering Professionalism
Total Contact Hours : 60 Total Tutorials : 0 Total Practical Class : 0 Total Hours : 60
1. The students will be exposed to the ethical practices in Civil Engineering.
Programme Out come 2. The student will be aware to duties and responsibilities as a citizen
3. Educated in identifying ethical problems and Ethical solutions.
Reference Books
1. Charles E Harris Jr, Michael S Pritchard, Michael J Rabins, Engineering Ethics Concepts and Cases,
Cengage Learning 2012.
2. Mike W.Martin, Roland Schinzinger, Ethics in Engineering, Tata MaGraw Hill Education (P) Ltd.,
2012

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Department : Civil Engineering Programme : B.Tech. Civil Engineering
Semester VIII
Hours / Week Credit Maximum Marks
Course Code Course Name
L T P C IA UE Total
INDUSTRIAL
CE IV8 - - - 2 100 - 100
TRAINING/INTERNSHIP
Objective (s)
During the course of study from 3rd to 7th semester each student is expected to undertake a minimum of six
industrial visits (or) undertake a minimum of four weeks of industry/field training. The students are expected
to submit a report, which shall be evaluated by an internal assessment committee at the end of seventh
semester for 100 marks.

Total Contact Hours : 0 Total Tutorials : 0 Total Practical Class : 160 Total Hours : 160
After the Training programme, the student should have developed self-
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confidence, so that he/she becomes employable

Department : Civil Engineering Programme : B.Tech. Civil Engineering

Semester VIII
Hours / Week Credit Maximum Marks
Course Code Course Name
L T P C IA UE Total
CE PW8 PROJECT WORK –PHASE- II 0 0 9 8 50 50 100
Objective (s) The students will be encouraged to handle the field problem independently
Project work phase II will be an extension of the project work Phase-I started in the seventh semester.
On completion of the work, a project report should be prepared and submitted to the department. The
project work and the report will be evaluated by an internal assessment committee for 50 marks. The external
university examination, which carries a total of 50 marks, will have report evaluation and viva voce
examination conducted by a committee of one external examiner and one internal examiner appointed by the
University.
Total Contact Hours : 15 Total Tutorials : 0 Total Practical Class : 135 Total Hours :135
Students by the end of the course would have confidence to tackle any problems
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in the field and will become employable.

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 ELECTIVE SUBJECTS

Department : Civil Engineering Programme : B.Tech. Civil Engineering

ELECTIVE SUBJECT
Hours / Week Credit Maximum Marks
Course Code Course Name
L T P C IA UE Total
DESIGN OF PRESTRESSED
CE E01 3 1 0 4 25 75 100
CONCRETE STRUCTURES
1. To make the students understand the basic concept of pre stressed concrete structures.
2. To analyse a few important pre stressed concrete elements
Objective (s)
3. To understand the various codal provisions for the design of prestressed concrete
structures.
Unit – I Basic Principle of preadressing Total Hours: 9
Introduction-Principles of pre-stressing-Materials-Losses-Systems of pre-stressing-Simple cable profiles-Load
balancing method.
Unit – II Prestressed Concrete Beams Total Hours: 9
Pre-tensioned and Post-tensioned beams-Principles of designs-Design for flexure, bond and shear – IS Code
provisions-Ultimate Strength of pre-stressed concrete beams in flexure and shear- Design of end anchorage
Zones using I S Code method.
Unit – III Deflections and Composite Beams Total Hours: 9
Deflection of pre-stressed concrete members – Methods of pre-stressing-principles of partial pre-stressing –
non-pre-stressed reinforcements-Analysis and Design of composite beams.
Unit-IV Axial and Circular prestressing Total Hours: 9
Design of Tension and Compression members-Circular pre-stressing-Pipes- Water Tanks- Analysis and design
–IS-Code provisions
Unit- V Prestressed continuous Beams Total Hours: 9
Analysis of continuous beams –Primary moment-secondary moment-cable layout-Linear Transformation –
Concordant cable.
Total Contact Hours : 45 Total Tutorials : 15 Total Practical Class : 0 Total Hours :60
The student shall have a basic knowledge of the prestressed concrete elements,
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design of beams, bridge elements and water tanks.
Text Books
1. Krishna Raju. N., Prestressed Concrete, Tata McGraw-Hill, 2013.
2. Sinha.N.C, Roy.S.K, Fundamentals of Prestreesed Concrete, S.Chand & Company (P) Ltd.,2013.
Reference Books
1. Rajagopalan.N., Rajagopalan.N, Prestressed Concrete, Narosa Publishing House, 2013.
2. Dayaratnam. P. Prestressed Concrete Structures, Oxford & I B H, 2013.
3. Pandit. G.S, Gupta. S.P, Prestressed Concrete, CBS Publishers and Distributors, 2013.
4. Lin. T.Y. , Ned H Burns, Design of Pre-stressed Concrete Structures, John Wiley & Sons, 2013.

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ELECTIVE SUBJECT
Course Hours / Week Credit Maximum Marks
Course Name
Code L T P C IA UE Total
COASTAL AND OFFSHORE
CE E02 4 0 0 4 25 75 100
STRUCTURES
1. To introduce the various components in Harbour and offshore structures.
2. Introduce to the students, planning and design principles of various components in Docks
Objective and harbours.
(s) 3. To develop an idea about types off offshore structures forces on offshore structures
design concepts and foundation for offshore structures.

UNIT – I Growth of Ports Total Hours : 12

History of Port – Classification of Harbours - Factors affecting the growth of Port. Requirement of a
Harbour - General Planning - Site investigation. Description of selected Indian ports.
UNIT – II Harbour Planning (Technical): Total Hours : 12
Harbour entrance - Navigational Channel – Depth of harbour – Turning basin – berthing area – Shipping
terminal facilities – Essentials of passenger terminal, dry bulk cargo terminal, Liquid bulk cargo terminals and
container terminals. Navigational aids – Light house.
UNIT – III Harbour Structures Total Hours :12
Break waters: Types – Selection – Forces and – Design principles of break waters. Berthing structures: Types
– Loads – Selection and design principles of berthing structures –Selection and Design principles of Dock
fenders and Mooring accessories. Types of dock structures, Dredging.
UNIT – VI Offshore Structure Total Hours : 12
Types of offshore structures – selection – function - Physical, environmental and geotechnical aspects of
marine and offshore construction – Loads and responses of offshore structures.
UNIT – V Construction of Offshore Structures Total Hours : 12
Foundations for offshore structures – Introduction to design and installation of offshore piled platforms,
concrete offshore platforms, Moored floating structures and Submarine pipelines
Total Contact Hours : 60 Total Tutorials : 0 Total Practical Class : 0 Total Hours : 60
Student will be familiarized with the terminology and fundamental concepts of
Programme Outcome planning designing coastal and offshore structures.
Text Books
1. Narasimhan & S. kathiroli, Harbour and Coastal Engineering (Indian Scenario) Vol - I & Vol – II,
NIOT- Chennai
2. Chakrabarti.,S.K., Hand Book of Offshore Engineering (Vols. 1 & 2)” Elsevier Publications
Reference Books
1. Gerwick, C., Construction of Marine and Offshore structures, CRC Press.
2. Alonzo Def. Quinn., Design and construction of Port and Marine structures McGraw Hill Book co.

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ELECTIVE SUBJECT
Hours / Week Credit Maximum Marks
Course Code Course Name
L T P C IA UE Total
INDUSTRIAL WASTE DISPOSAL
CE E03 4 0 0 4 25 75 100
AND TREATMENT
1.To have a knowledge on the uses of water by industries
Objective (s) 2.To understand the process involved in industries and their waste water production
3.To learn about the treatment of waste water and safe disposal of treated effluents
UNIT – I Introduction Total Hours : 12
Uses of water by Industry - Sources and types of wastewaters, quality criteria, effluent standards- Individual
and common effluent treatment plants - Population equivalent, Effects of industrial wastes on streams, land,
air and waste water treatment plants
UNIT – II Pretreatment methods Total Hours : 12
Pretreatment Methods: Process modification – methods and materials changes – Reduce, reuse and recycle
methods, house keeping etc. to reduce waste discharge and strength of the waste and established methods for
by products recovery within the plant operations
UNIT – III Treatment methods of industrial wastes Total Hours : 12
Equalization – Neutralization - Oil separation – Floatation – Precipitation –Adsorption - Aerobic and
anaerobic biological treatment - High rate reactors. Chemical oxidation – Ozonation –Ion Exchange –
Membrane technologies
UNIT – IV Treatment methods of residuals Total Hours : 12
Residuals of Industrial waste treatment ––Characteristics of sludge – Thickening, digestion, conditioning,
dewatering and disposal of sludge.
UNIT – V Case studies Total Hours : 12
Industry and power plants - manufacturing process description - wastewater characteristics and waste
treatment flow sheet for typical industries – Textiles – Tanneries – Pulp and Paper –Metal finishing –
Petroleum refining – Chemical industries - Sugar and distilleries –Dairy –Iron and Steel- Fertilizers –Nuclear
power plants.
Total Contact Hours : 60 Total Tutorials : 0 Total Practical Class : 0 Total Hours : 60
 An ability to use the recent techniques, skills, and modern engineering
Programme Out come practices to solve problems related to Industrial Waste Water management
and Disposal.
Text Books
1. Eckenfelder. W.W., Industrial Water Pollution Control, McGraw Hill, 2000.
2. Arceivala.S.J. Wastewater Treatment for Pollution Control, Tata Mc.Graw Hill. 2008.
Reference Books
1. Nemerow,N.L., Theories and Practices of Industrial Wastes Treatment, Addisson and Wesley, 1963.
2. Gurnham,C.F., Principles of Industrial Waste Treatment, John Wiley, New York,1948.

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ELECTIVE SUBJECT
Hours/Week Credit Maximum Marks
Course Code Course Name
L T P C IA UE Total
SAFETY PRACTICES IN
CE E04 4 0 0 4 25 75 100
CONSTRUCTION
1. To study and understand the various safety concepts and requirements applied to construction
projects.
Objective (s) 2. To study of construction accidents, safety programmes, contractual obligations
3. To study safety procedures to be followed for various construction activities
UNIT - I Accidents and Related Law Total Hours : 12
Construction accidents - Construction Safety Management: Importance - causes of accident, Construction
industry related laws. Legal and financial aspects of accidents in construction – occupational and safety hazard
assessment.
UNIT– II Safety Procedures Total Hours 12
Elements of an Effective Safety Programmes - Job-site assessment - Safety Meetings - Safety Incentives. :9
Contractual Obligations - Substance Abuse - safety Record Keeping Safety Culture - Safe Workers-.
UNIT–III Safety Workers and Managements Total Hours 12
TotalHours:12
Safety and First Line Supervisors - Safety and Middle Managers - Top Management Practices, Company
Activities and Safety - Project Coordination and Safety Procedures - Workers Compensation -Accident
prevention-cost of accidents-accident reporting investigation
UNIT–IV Safety Methods Total Hours:12
Total loss control and damage control-Safety sampling- safety audit - safety equipment -planning and site
preparation- safety system of storing construction materials-Excavation - blasting- timbering-scaffolding- safe
use of ladders

UNIT–V Safety Equipments Total Hours:12

Safety in hand tools- Safety in Hoisting apparatus and conveyors- Safety in the use of mobile cranes-Manual
handling- Safety in demolition work- Trusses, girders and beams- Fire hazards and preventing methods.
Total Contact Hours :60 Total Tutorials : 0 Total Practical Class: 0 Total Hours :60
On completion of this course the students will be able to know various
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constructions safety concepts and safety procedures
Text Books
1. Mishra. R.K., Construction Safety, Aitbs Publishers, 2012.
2. Jimmy W. Hinze, Construction Safety, Prentice Hall Inc., 1997
Reference Books
1. Tamilnadu Factory Act, Department of Inspectorate of factories, Tamil Nadu. Health Management,
Prentice Hall Inc., 2001.
2. Bhattacharjee. S.K., Safety Management in Construction Principles & Practice,Khanna Publishers, 2011.
3. Hand Book on Construction Safety Practices, SP:70, BIS, 2001.
4. Muraleedharan Pillai.K, Construction Safety Hand Book, Sujatha Publishers, 2012.

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ELECTIVE SUBJECT
Course Hours / Week Credit Maximum Marks
Course Name
Code L T P C IA UE Total
CONSTRUCTION METHODS AND
CE E05 4 0 0 4 25 75 100
EQUIPMENT
1. To introduce various construction equipments, selection and apply scientific principles
for effectively utilizing them
2. To make aware of the various techniques and practices on construction of various civil
Objective (s)
engineering structures.
3. To study and understand the latest construction techniques applied to engineering
Construction
UNIT – I Excavation Total Hours : 12
Excavations for foundations and Basement floors – Methods – temporary earth retaining structures: braced
wall, sheet pile wall, soil nail wall – Dewatering methods – water proofing methods – Trenching - Excavators
– pumps. Under water concreting.
UNIT – II Sub structures Total Hours : 12
Methods and equipments for: Pile foundation, well foundation, cofferdam. Shoring and under pinning – Pile
wall - RCC Diaphragm walls.
UNIT – III Super Structures Total Hours : 12
Methods and equipments for: Scaffolding, Form work, Hoisting and Rigging (cranes), plastering and flooring.
Concrete: Aggregates, RMC plants, pumping, finishing, - shotcreting – Building Demolition Techniques.
UNIT – IV Bridges Total Hours : 12
Methods and equipments for RCC & Cable stayed Bridges: Balanced cantilever method, Span by Span
Method, Incremental lunching methods.
UNIT – V Roads and Tunnels Total Hours : 12
Methods and equipments for construction Flexible and rigid pavements, Tunnels in soft ground- Cut and
cover method, TBMs, Tunnel Lining.
Total Contact Hours : 60 Total Tutorials : 0 Total Practical Class : 0 Total Hours : 60
To develop an understanding of the methods adopted in construction of high
Programme Outcome rise buildings with basement floors and to optimize the construction by using
right equipments.
Text Books
1. Antil J.M., Civil Engineering Construction, McGraw Hill Book Co., 1982
2. Peurifoy, R.L., Clifford.J.,et al.,Construction Planning, Equipment and Methods McGraw Hill Co, 2011
Reference Books
1. Varma., M., Construction Equipment and its Planning & Application, Metropolitan Book Co., 1979
2. Smith, R.C, Andres, C.K Principles and Practice of Heavy Construction, Prentice Hall, 1986
3. Chew, M. Y. L., Michael Chew Yit Lin Construction Technology for Tall Buildings, 3rd Ed., World
Scientific Publishing Co. Pte. Ltd., 2009

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ELECTIVE SUBJECT
Hours / Credit Maximum Marks
Course
Course Name Week
Code
L T P C IA UE Total
GEOTECHNICAL PROCESSES AND
CE E06 4 0 0 4 25 75 100
APPLICATION
1. To provide the students the basic understanding of various ground improvement
techniques
Objective (s)
2. To introduces the students the concept of physical, chemical modification of soil using
various techniques.
UNIT – I Total Hours : 12
Introduction: Need – methods – suitability – Mechanical modification : principle - Surface compaction: Field
compaction and equipments, compaction specification and controls. Vibration methods: dynamic
consolidation, vibratory rollers, Vibro floatation.
UNIT – II Total Hours : 12
Drainage methods: Well point systems, deep well drainage, vacuum dewatering system, design of dewatering
system – field permeability tests, dewatering by electro osmosis. Preloading, sand drains, wick drains- Thermal
methods case studies.
UNIT – III Total Hours : 12
Grouting: Classification – Methods – Types – grouts – equipments, grouting design and layout, grout
monitoring – applications – Case studies.
UNIT – IV Total Hours : 12
Stabilization: cement stabilization, Lime stabilisation – chemical stabilistion - methods, principles, applications
and field control. Stabilization using reinforcement – rock anchor- soil tie backs.
UNIT – V Total Hours : 12
Geo synthetics: Geotextiles, Geogrids, Geomembranes, Geonets, Geomats, Geomeshes, principles Design
and applications – Case studies.
Total Contact Hours : 60 Total Tutorials : 0 Total Practical Class : 0 Total Hours : 60
Students are expected to identify problematic soil and their associated problems,
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propose suitable remedial techniques and design.
Text Books
1. Purushothama raj. P. Ground improvement techniques, Laxmi Publications (P) Ltd, India, 2007
2. Hausmann. M.R. Engineering principles of Ground Modification, McGraw-Hill, 2009
Reference Books
1. Koerner, R.M., Construction & Geotechnical methods in foundation engineering, MGH, New York,1985
2. Jones.C.J.F.P., Earth reinforcement and soil structures, Butter worth &co., London,1985
3. Sivakumar babu. G.I., Introduction to Soil Reinforcement & Geosynthetics, Universities Press Ltd., 2013

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ELECTIVE SUBJECT
Hours / Credit Maximum Marks
Course
Course Name Week
Code
L T P C IA UE Total
CE E07 REMOTE SENSING AND GIS 4 0 0 4 25 75 100
1. To introduce the students to the basic concepts and principles of various components
Objective (s) of remote sensing.
2. To provide an exposure to GIS and its practical applications in civil engineering.
UNIT – I EMR and its interaction with atmosphere & earth material Total Hours : 12
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 Total Hours : 12
Types of sensor systems-Types of remote sensing platforms – remote sensing satellite orbit types, Sun-
synchronous and Geosynchronous – Passive and Active sensors – resolution concept – Pay load description
of important Earth Resources and Meteorological satellites – Airborne and space-borne TIR and microwave
sensors.
UNIT – III Image interpretation and analysis Total Hours : 12
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.
UNIT – IV Geographic information systems Total Hours : 12
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 Total Hours : 12
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 Contact Hours : 60 Total Tutorials : 0 Total Practical Class : 0 Total Hours : 60
The students will be familiarized with basic concepts of remote sensing and GIS
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and their applications in Civil Engineering.
Text Books
1. Kumar.S., Basics of Remote Sensing &GIS, Lakshmi Publications, 2014.
2. Narayana.L.R.A, Remote sensing and its applications, University Press (India)Ltd., 2011.
Reference Books
1. Lillesand, T.M., Kiefer, R.W. and J.W.Chipman. (2004). Remote Sensing and Image Interpretation. V Edn.
John Willey and Sons (P) Ltd., 2013.
2. Ghosh.S.K., Chandra.A.M, Remote Sensing & Geographical Information System, Narosa Publishing
House, 2006.
3. Kali Charan Sahu, A Text Book of Remote Sensing & Geographical Information Systems, Atlantic
Publishers, 2008.
4. Anji Reddy.M., Textbook of Remote Sensing and Geographical Information System,. BS Publications,
2014.

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ELECTIVE SUBJECT
Hours / Week Credit Maximum Marks
Course Code Course Name
L T P C IA UE Total
CE E08 FINITE ELEMENT ANALYSIS 3 1 0 4 25 75 100
1.To gain basic knowledge in modeling of structures using finite element Methods
Objective (s)
2.To understand the concepts of developing finite elements and FE packages
UNIT – I Introduction Total Hours : 9
Need for Numerical Technique – Solutions to Differential Equations –Finite Difference Methods –
Limitations Variation and Weighted Residual and Potential energy formulations – Finite Element Method –
Basic steps.
UNIT – II I-D elements Total Hours : 9
Shape functions – convergence Criteria –Geometric Invariance – Pascal’s Triangle – Shape Functions for one
Dimensional Structures - Formulation of Element Matrix - Formation of Element Nodal load Vector -
Coordinate systems –Global , Local & Natural – Formation of global stiffness matrix - Formation of global
load vector .
UNIT – III II – D Elements Total Hours : 9
Two dimensional elements – Plane stress – Plane strain – 3,6 Nodded Triangular elements – Rectangular
elements – Lagrange and serendipity elements –Isoparmetric elements -shape functions, Element stiffness
Matrix – Load vector formulations –Gauss Quadrate rule.
UNIT – IV Beam & III-D Elements Total Hours : 9
Beam elements –Axisymmetric elements Tetrahedral, hexahedral elements –Formation of shape functions
only.
UNIT – V Solution Techniques Total Hours : 9
Mesh generation techniques – static condensation. Solution Techniques- Gauss elimination –Matrix
Decomposition – Frontal solvers. Requirements of Pre and post processor in GUI based FE packages.
Demo of modelling using FEM pakages.
Total Contact Hours : 45 Total Tutorials : 15 Total Practical Class : 0 Total Hours : 60
 An ability to generate the shape functions of various elements used in FE
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packages understand the assembly and solution techniques.
Text Books
1. Rajasekaran.S, Finite Element Analysis in Engineering Design, S.Chand Company (p) Ltd.,2013.
2.Krishnamoorthy,C.S, Finite Element Analysis – Theory and Programming , Tata Mc Graw-Hill, 2014.
Reference Books
1. Reddy.J.N., Introduction to the Finite Element Method, Tata Mc Graw-Hill, 2013.
2. Cook, R.D, M.E.Plesha, D.S.Malkus, Concepts and applications of Finite element Analysis, John Wiley and
Sons, 2013.
3. David V Hutton, Finite Element Analysis, Tata Mc Graw-Hill, 2012.
4. Bhavikatti.S.S., Finite Element Analysis, New Age International (P) Ltd.,2013.

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ELECTIVE SUBJECT
Hours / Week Credit Maximum Marks
Course Code Course Name
L T P C IA UE Total
ADVANCED RCC STRUCTURAL
CE E09 3 1 0 4 25 75 100
DESIGN
To understand the design of special RCC structures in civil engineering, by using the basic
Objective (s)
concepts of design of RCC structural elements as per Indian standards
UNIT – I Design of Wall and Beam-Column Joint Total Hours : 9
Design of Cantilever and Counterfort Retaining walls, Design of Plain Concrete Walls, Design of Beam
Column Joints.
UNIT – II Design of Slabs and Floors Total Hours : 9
Design of Flat Slabs, Design of Slabs by Yield Line theory and Hillerborg’s Strip method, Design of Grid
floors by Approximate Analysis
UNIT – III Design of Beams and Serviceability Requirements Total Hours : 9
Design of Deep Beams, Design of beams curved in Plan, Deflection of RCC beams, Estimation of Crack
width in RCC Beams, Redistribution moments in RCC beams
UNIT – IV Design of Storage Structures for dry and liquid materials Total Hours : 9
Design of Bunkers and Silos, Design of Overhead Circular and Rectangular Water Tanks (without staging)
UNIT – V Design of Formwork, Composite beam and Beam with fire Total Hours : 9
resistance
Introduction to Formwork, Design of Formwork for wall, column, beam and slab elements, Introduction to
Composite Construction, Design of Steel-Concrete Composite beams, Design of beams with cast in situ slab.
Total Contact Hours : 45 Total Tutorials : 15 Total Practical Class : 0 Total Hours : 60
Student should able to design industrial structures and formwork for
Programme Out come
construction.
Text Books
1. Varghese,P.C., Advanced Reinforced Concrete Design, Prentice-hall of India (p) Ltd., 2012.
2. K. N.Jha, “Formwork for Concrete Structures” Mc Graw Hill Education Pvt Ltd, New Delhi 2012
Reference Books
1. Shah.V.L and Karve S.R, Limit State Theory & Design of Reinforced Concrete-IS 456 2000,Standard
Publishers, 2013.
2. Sinha, S.N., Reinforced Concrete Design, Tata Mc Graw-Hill, 2014.
3. Johnson, R.P, Composite Structures of steel and concrete, Black Well Publishing, 2011.
4. Unnikrishna Pillai.S, Devdas Menon, Reinforced Concrete Design, Tata Mc Graw-hill, 2013

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Department : Civil Engineering Programme :B.Tech. Civil Engineering
ELECTIVE SUBJECT
Course Hours / Week Credit Maximum Marks
Course Name
Code L T P C IA UE Total
SITE INVESTIGATION METHODS
CE E10 4 0 0 4 25 75 100
AND PRACTICES
1. To introduce the various stages of site investigation.
Objective (s) 2. To familiarize the students to various provisions in IS codes, methods of investigation,
interpretation of data and final recommendations for various construction works.
UNIT – I Total Hours : 12
Objectives of site investigation - various stages in site investigation process. Planning and Desk Study -
topographic maps, aerial photographs - interpretation of aerial photographs, applications in site investigation ,
Geological maps, minerals and mining records, soil planning maps, site reconnaissance and local enquiries.
UNIT – II Total Hours : 12
Geological methods - different stages, Geological exploration methods –Areal mapping , site mapping and
construction mapping-Rock mass characterization- Discontinuities in rocks ,Rock core descriptors , Rock
mass classification, RQD, Rock mass rating, Rock structure rating , Q-system- General principle distribution
of physical field in subsurface - Electrical resistivity, Seismic refraction methods, their principle, methods of
survey, correction to field data, Interpretation and limitations. Index and Mechanical properties of rocks,
Laboratory and insitu tests.
UNIT – III Total Hours : 12
Trial pits, shafts, tunnels, auguring, and different types of drilling methods, their merits and demerits, Bore
hole logging techniques (subsurface geophysical exploration) - Need for logging techniques, classification and
different types logging methods.
UNIT – IV Total Hours : 12
Soil Exploration methods, samples, sampling procedure, sample disturbances, samplers, Factors controlling
spacing and depth of bore hole, Insitu tests, SPT, SCPT, Pressure meter tests, interpretation and application,
Index properties , Laboratory testing.
UNIT – V Total Hours : 12
Technical Report writing, report format, recommendations for earth work structures, highway excavations
and drainage works, dams, check report site preparation, investigation during construction and operation.
Total Contact Hours : 60 Total Tutorials : 0 Total Practical Class : 0 Total Hours : 60
Student is expected to have ability to carry out the investigations required under
Programme Outcome various stages, interpret the field data and arrive at final recommendations for
different types of construction works.
Text Books
1. Joyce, M.D. ‘Site Investigation Practice;, ESFN. SPON Publishers, 1982.
Reference Books
1. Hunt, R.E., Geotechnical Engineering Analysis and Evaluation, McGraw Hill Book Company, 1986.
2. Bell.F.G., Engineering Geology, Elsevier India Pvt.Ltd., 2007.
3. Blyth, F.G.H. and Freitas, M.H.D.E., Geology for Engineers, Elsevier India (P) Ltd.,2006.
4. Legget and Karrow, Hand book of Geology in Civil Engineering, McGraw Hill Publishers, 1983.

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 Department : Civil Engineering Programme : B.Tech. Civil Engineering
ELECTIVE SUBJECT
Hours / Credit Maximum Marks
Course
Course Name Week
Code
L T P C IA UE Total
CE E11 COASTAL ENGINEERING 4 0 0 4 25 75 100
1. To enable students apply these engineering principles to solve the problems in this
environment such as shoreline erosion, natural flooding hazards, water quality
deterioration and coastal habitat evanescence.
Objective (s)
2. To know the basics and features of coastal waters and coastal ecosystems.
3. To study classification, characteristics, and theories of waves, tides and currents.
4. To learn about coastal processes and manmade structures.
UNIT – I Coastal zone Total Hours : 12
Definition and sub division – Factors influencing coastal topography - Waves: Definitions - Classification –
Liner wave theory – Assumptions and derivations of relationships – Pressure within progressive wave –
Wave energy - Problems
UNIT – II Wave Transformation Total Hours : 12
Wave generation – Shoaling – Refraction – Reflection – Diffraction – Breaking of waves – Near shore
currents – Tides - Tsunamis - Wave Hindcasting – forecasting - Sea level changes.
UNIT – III Wave forces on Structures Total Hours : 12
Force due to non breaking, breaking and broken waves on vertical, sloping, curved, stepped barriers and on
piles – Problems.
UNIT – IV Sediment Movement Total Hours : 12
Types – Littoral Drift – Erosion process – Near shore, long shore currents and effects - Beach profile
changes – case studies – Beach process - Environmental parameters- Coastal erosion in India - Dredging –
Dredgers - Environmental effects of dredging - Remote sensing and GIS application in coastal engineering
UNIT – V Coastal Protection Total Hours : 12
Methods – Function – Types - Design concepts – Sea walls – Bulkhead – Revetment – Groins – Artificial
beach nourishment – Scour – Maintenance of coastal structures.
Total Contact Hours : 60 Total Tutorials : 0 Total Practical Class : 0 Total Hours : 60
1. To provide an overview of the analysis and design procedures used in the
field of coastal engineering.
Programme Outcome 2. To introduce the processes of including coastal and estuarine circulation,
coastal and shelf waves, surf zone hydrodynamics, sediment transport,
beach nourishment etc
Text Books
1. Shore Protection Manual (Vol – I, II, III) U.S. Army Crops of Engg. USA.
2. Harbour and Coastal Engineering (Indian Scenario) Vol - I & Vol – II; S. Narasimhan & S. kathiroli,
NIOT- Chennai
Reference Books
1. Ippen, A.T., Estuarine and coastline Hydrodynamics, McGraw Hill Book Co., New York
2. Wiegel. R.L. Oceanographical Engineering., Prentice Hall, Eagle Wood Cliffs, New Jercy
3. Dean .R.G. and Darymple, R.A. Water Mechanics for Engineers and scientists.

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Department : Civil Engineering Programme :B.Tech. Civil Engineering
ELECTIVE SUBJECT
Hours / Week Credit Maximum Marks
Course Code Course Name
L T P C IA UE Total
TRAFFIC ENGINEERING AND
CE E12 3 1 0 4 25 75 100
MANAGEMENT
Students are expected to learn the importance of traffic engineering and relationship
Objective (s)
between the traffic engineering & management.
UNIT – I INTRODUCTION Total Hours : 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 Total Hours : 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 Total Hours : 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 Total Hours : 9
Conflicts at Intersections, Classification of ‘At Grade Intersections,- Channelized Intersections-Principles of
Intersection Design, Elements of Intersection design, Rotary Design, Grade Separation and interchanges-
Design principles
UNIT – V Traffic Management Total Hours : 9
Traffic Management- Transportation System Management (TSM) – Travel Demand Management (TDM),
Traffic Forecasting Techniques, Restrictions On Turning Movements, One Way Streets, Traffic Segregation,
Traffic Calming, Tidal Flow Operations, Exclusive Bus Lanes, Introduction To Intelligent Transportation
System(ITS)
Total Contact Hours : 45 Total Tutorials : 15 Total Practical Class : 0 Total Hours : 60
1. Student should have learnt basic terminology of traffic engineering .
2. He should have learnt the importance of carrying out traffic surveys & its
Programme Out come
interpretation.
3. Should appreciate the importance of Management concepts.
Text Books
1. Kadiyali L. R., Traffic Engineering and Transport plannnng, Khanna publications, 2014.
2. Khanna K and Justo CEG, Highway Engineering, Khanna publishers, Roorkee, 2014
Reference Books
1. IRC Specifications: guidelines and special Publications on Traffic planning and Management
2. Jotin Khisky C. and Kent Lall B, Transportation Engineering, Prentice Hall of India Pvt. Ltd. 2012
3. Hutchinson C., Urban transport Planning, John Wiley publications, 2012

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Department : Civil Engineering Programme : B. Tech. Civil Engineering
ELECTIVE SUBJECT
Course Hours / Week Credit Maximum Marks
Course Name
Code L T P C IA UE Total
HIGHWAY AND AIRPORT
CE E13 3 1 0 4 25 75 100
PAVEMENT DESIGN
Objective (s) 1. Students are expected to understand the difference between highway airport pavements.
2. He should understand the analysis and design of pavement for the above two cases
UNIT – I Pavement types Total Hours : 9
Stress distribution in pavements – theoretical subgrade conditions and traffic loadings Basic difference
between flexible and rigid pavements – design factors – wheel load – equivalent single wheel load –
repetition of loads – elastic modulii – climatic variations.
UNIT – II Flexible Pavements Total Hours : 9
Design of flexible pavements: group index method – CBR method – IRC – 37 recommendations – Me Load
method – Burmister’s layer theory, FEM method
UNIT – III Rigid Pavements Total Hours : 9
Design of rigid pavements: radius of relative stiffness – critical load positions – Westergaard’s stress
equation – Bradley’s stress coefficients – design charts, FEM method.
UNIT – VI Concrete Pavements Total Hours : 9
Temperature stresses in concrete pavements: Westergaard’s concept – wrapping stress – functional stress –
combination of stresses.
Design of joints in concrete pavements: expansion joints – construction joints – design of dowel bars – tie
bars – IRC recommendation.

UNIT – V Condition Assessment Total Hours : 9

Evaluation of pavement condition: pavement instrumentation – types of pavement distress – roughness and
skid resistance. Environmental influence and effects- pavements maintenance and overlays

Total Contact Hours : 45 Total Tutorials : 15 Total Practical Class : 0 Total Hours : 60
Programme Outcome By the end of the course the student should have understood the difference
between the flexible and rigid pavement.
Text Books
1. Khanna O.P, Justo C.G., Highway Engineering, Nem Chand Publishers, 2014
2. Sharma, S. K., Principles practice and design of highway engineering, S. Chand & Co., New Delhi, 2013.
Reference Books
1. IRC - 37 Tentative guidelines for the design of Flexible pavements, 2012
2. IRC-58 Tentative guidelines for the design of rigid pavements 2012
3. Yoder. E.J, Witczak.M.W., Principles of Pavement design, Wiley India (P) Ltd., 2012.

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Department : Civil Engineering Programme: B.Tech. Civil Engineering
ELECTIVE SUBJECT
Hours/Week Credit Maximum Marks
Course code Course Name
L T P C IA UE Total
ADVANCED STRUCTURAL
CE E14 3 1 0 4 25 75 100
ANALYSIS
Objectives 1. To cover the advanced methods of analysis of pin jointed and rigid jointed structures.
2. To introduce the students the importance of computer aided computing tools.
UNIT -I Introduction to stiffness and flexibility methods Total Hours : 9
Stiffness and flexibility characteristics of structures- stiffness and flexibility matrices- properties of stiffness
matrix- stiffness and flexibility matrix relationship. Transformation matrices.
UNIT -II Analysis of continuous beams Total Hours : 9
Analysis of continuous beams with two or three unknowns by stiffness and flexibility method- support
settlement- comparison of methods
UNIT -III Analysis of rigid jointed frames Total Hours : 9
Analysis of rigid jointed plane frames with two or three unknowns by stiffness and flexibility method-
support settlement- choice of methods
UNIT -IV Analysis of pin jointed frames Total Hours : 9
Analysis of pin jointed plane frames with two or three unknowns by stiffness and flexibility method- lack of
fit and temperature stress- comparison of methods
UNIT -V Introduction to finite element method Total Hours : 9
Bandwidth of stiffness matrix- static condensation – introduction to computed aided structural analysis and
finite element method
Total Contact Hours: 45 Total Tutorials : 15 Total Practical Classes: 0 Total Hours : 60
Student will able to apply matrix method of analysis for indeterminate
Programme Outcome
structures and will understand the need for the computer aided analysis.
Text Books
1. Natarajan, C and Revathi, P, “Matrix methods of structural analysis-Theory and problems”, PHI learning
Pvt Ltd. New Delhi 2014.
2. Pandit, G.S and Gupta S.P, “Structural Analysis- A matrix approach”, Tata McGraw Hill Publishing,
New Delhi 2014.
Reference Books
1. Wang. C. K., Intermediate Structural Analysis, Tata Mc Graw Hill, 2013
2. Russell C Hibbeler, Structural Analysis, Pearson Education Ltd., 2013
3. Khurmi. R.S., Theory of Structures, S.Chand & Company, 2012.
4. Devdas Menon, Advanced Structural Analysis, Narosa Publishing House, 2012.

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Department : Civil Engineering Programme: B.Tech. Civil Engineering
ELECTIVE SUBJECT
Hours / Week Credit Maximum Marks
Course Code Course Name
L T P C IA UE Total
CE E15 GROUNDWATER HYDROLOGY 4 0 0 4 25 75 100
1. Provide the basic understanding about the rock/soil properties affecting storage and
transmission of groundwater and the fundamental principles governing the groundwater
flow.
Objective (s)
2. Introduce various methods to carry out pumping tests to assess aquifer characteristics.
3. To familiarize the concepts of well design, construction, development, completion and
groundwater exploration and recharge techniques.
UNIT – I Fundamentals of groundwater Total Hours : 12
Introduction - need for ground water development, advantages of Groundwater, Groundwater in
Hydrological cycle - types of aquifers- Rock properties affecting groundwater movement- Porosity, Specific
yield , specific retention , Storage coefficient - Permeability and transmissibility - Laboratory and field
measurement of permeability - Basic Principles and Fundamental Equation of continuity - Darcy’s law -
General differential equation governing groundwater flow for steady and unsteady flows - Application of
aquifers- Flow nets.
UNIT – II Well Hydraulics Total Hours : 12
Steady flow to a well in a confined aquifer, unconfined aquifer and a leaky confined aquifer - Unsteady flow to
a well in a confined aquifer, an unconfined and a leaky confined aquifer-- Partially penetrating wells - Method
of images - Analysis of pump test data for the above aquifers - Problems.
UNIT – III Water wells Total Hours : 12
Types of wells - well design - construction - well development - Testing of wells for yield - well completion
and sanitary protection of wells.
UNIT – IV Groundwater exploration techniques Total Hours : 12
Surface investigations- geological , geophysical exploration, Remote sensing- Subsurface exploration methods
( well logging methods)
UNIT – V Groundwater quality and salt water intrusions Total Hours : 12
Physical , chemical and biological quality of groundwater- salinisation of groundwater, quality criteria for
groundwater use, salt balance- saltwater intrusion – prevention and control - Artificial Recharge methods.
Total Contact Hours : 60 Total Tutorials : 0 Total Practical Class : 0 Total Hours : 60
The student should be able to carry out pumping test and interpret the result to
find out the aquifer characteristics, recharge and barrier boundaries. Also, the
Programme Outcome
student should be able to carry out groundwater exploration, design,
construction, development and completion of wells.
Text Books
1. Todd . D.K., Groundwater Hydrology, John wiley and Sons, 2014.
2. Raghunath, H.M. ,Ground water, New Age International (P) Ltd., 2014.
Reference Books
1. Schwartz.F.W., Zhang.H., Fundamentals of Ground Water, John Wiley & Sons (P) Ltd., 2012.
2. Walton W.C., Groundwater Resources Evaluation, McGraw Hill Book Co., 2012.
3. Abdel, Aziz Ismail Kashef, Groundwater Engineering, McGraw Hill Book Co., 2012.
4. Karanth KR, groundwater assessment, development and management, Tata McGraw Hill, 2009.

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Department : Civil Engineering Programme : B.Tech. Civil Engineering
ELECTIVE SUBJECT
Course Hours / Week Credit Maximum Marks
Course Name
Code L T P C IA UE Total
CEE16 MACHINE FOUNDATIONS 3 1 0 4 25 75 100
1. To provide the student the basic concept of soil dynamics
2. Introduce the students the concept of analysis and design foundations subjected to
Objective (s)
dynamic loads.
3. To introduce the techniques to resolve problems associated with machine foundations
UNIT – I Theory of vibration Total Hours : 9
Introduction, nature of dynamic loads free vibrations of spring mass systems, forced vibrations viscous
damping, principles of vibration measuring equipments.
UNIT – II Dynamic soil properties and behaviour Total Hours : 9
Dynamic properties of soils: Elastic properties of soils, coefficient of elastic uniform and non-uniform
compression and shear, effect of vibration on the dissipative properties of soils , determination of dynamic
properties of soils , Codal provisions.
UNIT – III Foundations Of Reciprocating Machines Total Hours : 9
Types of Machines and Foundations – General requirements – Modes of vibration of a rigid foundation,
block method of analysis – Linear Elastic weightless spring method – Elastic half – space method – Analog
models ; Design of Block foundation -- Codal Recommendations.
UNIT – IV Foundation For Impact And Rotary Machines Total Hours : 9
Dynamic analysis of impact type machines – Design of Hammer foundations – use of vibrator Absorbers –
design – Codal recommendation. Special consideration for Rotary machines – Design criteria – Loads on
T.G. Foundation – method of analysis – Design; Dynamic soil – structure – Interaction, Codal
Recommendations.
UNIT – V Vibration Control Total Hours : 9
Vibration isolation, passive and active isolation, use of springs and springs and damping materials,
construction aspects of machine foundations.
Total Contact Hours : 45 Total Tutorials : 15 Total Practical Class : 0 Total Hours : 60
To understand the basics of dynamics – dynamic behaviour of soils – effects of
Programme Outcome
dynamic forces and the various design methods.
Text Books
1. Srinivasulu.P., C. V. Vaidyanathan, Handbook Of Machine Foundations, Tata McGraw-Hill, 2012.
2. Bhatia.K.G., Foundations for Industrial Machines D-CAD Publishers, 2008
3. Kameswara Rao, N.S.V., Dynamics soil tests and applications, Wheeler Publishing , New Delhi, 2012.
Reference Books
1. Braja M. Das, G. V. Ramana Principles of Soil Dynamics Cengage Leaning,2011
2. Shamshar Prakash , Vijaykumar Puri, Foundations for machines: analysis and design, John Wiley & Sons
(P) Ltd, 2012.
3. Barkon,D.D., Dynamics of basis of foundation, MGH,1974.
4. Swami Saran, Soil Dynamics and Machine Foundation, Galgotia publications Pvt. Ltd., 2012.

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Department : Civil Engineering Programme : B.Tech. Civil Engineering
ELECTIVE SUBJECT
Hours / Week Credit Maximum Marks
Course Code Course Name
L T P C IA UE Total
CE E17 EARTH RETAINING STRUCTURES 3 1 0 4 25 75 100
1. To familiarize the concept of earth pressure, design of earth retaining structures.
Objective
2. To introduce the students the essential steps involved in design of temporary ERS
(s)
3. To introduce the techniques involved in construction temporary ERS.
UNIT – I Earth Pressures Total Hours : 9
Introduction, development of earth pressure theory, classical solutions, graphical techniques, active, passive
cases, earth pressure due to external loads, Empirical approaches, arching of soil, stress distribution in shafts,
around tunnels, buried conduits.
UNIT – II Retaining Walls Total Hours : 9
Gravity and cantilever Retaining walls, stability of retaining walls and check for stability, Earth quake forces -
Mechanically stabilised retaining walls – General design methods – stability – walls with geotextile and geo
grid.
UNIT – III Sheet Pile Walls Total Hours : 9
Types of sheet pile walls, analysis and design of cantilever and anchored sheet pile walls, construction
methods.
UNIT – IV Coffer dams Total Hours : 9
Types and uses of coffer dams- analysis, design and stability of braced cofferdams – analysis, design and
stability of cellular cofferdams - trenches - soil anchor - Design and construction.
UNIT – V Diaphragm Wall Total Hours : 9
: Analysis, design, Equipment and Construction method of Diaphragm wall – Slurry walls - pile wall, soldier
pile and lagging walls, soil nailing wall- Design and construction.
Total Contact Hours : 45 Total Tutorials : 15 Total Practical Class : 0 Total Hours : 60
At the end of this course, students are expected to analyse and design rigid,
Programme Outcome
flexible earth retaining structures, slurry supported trenches and deep cuts
Text Books
1. Braja M. Das Principles of Foundation Engineering, Cengage Leaning, 2009.
2. Robert M. Koerner Designing with Geosynthetics 6th Edition, Volume 1 and Volume 2, Xlibris, Corp.,
2012
Reference Books
1. Hajnal, I., Marton, J. and Regele, Z., Construction of diaphragm walls, A Wiley – Interscience Publication,
1984.
2. Militisky, J. and Woods, R., Earth and Earth retaining structures, Routledge, 1992.
3. Clayton, C.R.I., Militisky, J. and Woods, R.I., Earth pressure and Earth-Retaining structures, Second
Edition, Survey University Press, 1993.

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Department : Civil Engineering Programme : B.Tech. Civil Engineering
ELECTIVE SUBJECT
Hours / Week Credit Maximum Marks
Course Code Course Name
L T P C IA UE Total
CE E18 UNDER GROUND STRUCTURES 4 0 0 4 25 75 100
1. To introduce the students the concept of design of underground structures.
Objective (s) 2. To introduce the various construction techniques in construction of underground
structures.
UNIT – I Tunnel Planning Total Hours : 12
Tunnel – Types - elements - Layout – Survey and Alignment – Geotechnical Investigation – Deep Shafts
Rock tunneling – Methods– Lining
UNIT – II Tunnel Construction Methods Total Hours : 12
Soft Ground Tunneling- Methods – TBMs - monitoring ground movement - Lining. Tunneling in Difficult
Ground. Tunnel Boring Machines – Material Handling and construction plant.
UNIT – III Safety Provisions Total Hours : 12
Fire life safety – Tunnel Ventilation – tunnel Lighting – Drainage in tunnels – Tunnel Rehabilitation.
UNIT – IV Underground structures: Total Hours : 12
Advantages – Planning– planning for underground parking – civic facilities – Liquid storage facilities. –
Construction Methods: cut and cover methods
UNIT – V Buried Structures Total Hours : 12
Design of buried pipelines – Box jacking - Trenchless Technology: construction Methods and Machines –
Repair and rehabilitation of buried pipelines -
Total Contact Hours : 60 Total Tutorials : 0 Total Practical Class : 0 Total Hours : 60
Programme Out come To understand the basics of design and construction of underground structures.
Text Books
1. Tunnel Engineering Handbook 0002 Edition (Paperback) Authors: Thomas R. Kuesel, Elwyn H. King,
John O. Bickel.CBS Publishers, New Delhi.
2. Trenchless Technology: Pipeline and Utility Design, Construction, and Renewal: Pipeline and Utility
Design, Construction, and Renewal. Mohammad Najafi - McGraw Hill Professional
Reference Books
1. Introduction to Tunnel Construction. David N. Chapman, Nicole Metje, and Alfred Strk (Paperback)
Alfred Stark, David N. Chapman, Nicole Metje. Applied Geotchnique Vol-3. Taylor and Francis.
2. Practical Tunnel Construction, Gray B. Hemphill, John Wiley & Sons.2013.
3. Technical Manual for Design and Construction of Road Tunnels--civil Elements – American
Association of State Highway and transportation official (AASHTO) Washington DC. ISBN:978-
56051-457-2.
4. Underground Infrastructures: Planning, Design, and Construction (Hardcover) Bhawani Singh, R. K.
Goel, Jian Zhao. Butterworth – Heinemann-Elsevier ISBN: 978-0-12-397168-5

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Department : Civil Engineering Programme : B.Tech. Civil Engineering
ELECTIVE SUBJECT
Hours / Week Credit Maximum Marks
Course Code Course Name
L T P C IA UE Total
CE E19 AIR AND NOISE POLLUTION 4 0 0 4 25 75 100
1.To have a basic knowledge on the air pollution on environment
Objective (s) 2.To understand the interaction of air pollutants on the meteorological parameters
3.To study about the control measures of air pollutants from various sources
UNIT – I Introduction Total Hours : 12
Definition of clean air –air pollutants - Sources and classification - Effects of air pollution on man, animal,
vegetation and properties -Ambient Air Quality Standards, Air pollution control legislation.
UNIT – II Meteorology and Air pollution Total Hours : 12
Meteorology and Air pollution – Atmospheric stability – Inversions – Mixing height –Plume behaviour –
Plume rise estimation – Effluent dispersion theories –Air pollutants Modelling.
UNIT – III Control of particulate pollutants Total Hours : 12
Control of Air pollutants: particulates – Filters – Gravitational settling chambers – Centrifugal-multiple type
cyclones – Collection efficiency - Electrostatic precipitators – Wet collectors-Centrifugal spray scrubbers -
Venturi scrubbers.
UNIT – IV Control of gaseous pollutants Total Hours : 12
Gaseous pollution control – Absorption - Principles – Description of equipment, Adsorption – Principal
adsorbents – Equipment descriptions – Condensation – Contact condensers, Incineration –Equipment
description
UNIT – V Control of Noise pollution Total Hours : 12
Sound and noise - Source of noise pollution - Environmental and industrial noise -Effects of noise pollution -
Fundamentals of sound - generation, propagation, etc., Sound measurement, sound level meters – Measures
for prevention and control of noise -Environmental and industrial noise - Noise control legislation.
Total Contact Hours : 60 Total Tutorials : 0 Total Practical Class : 0 Total Hours :60
An ability to formulate, analyze and solve problems related air environment
Programme Out come
caused by infrastructure development.
Text Books
1. Rao.M.N. et al., Air Pollution, Tata Mc.Graw Hill, 2013.
2. Rao.C.S., Environmental Pollution Control Engineering , New Age International Publishers, 2014.
Reference Books
1. Noel de Nevers, Air Pollution Control Engineering, Mc.Graw Hill, New York. 2012.
2. Stern, A.C., Air Pollution , Vol.I, II and III, Academic Press, 2012.
3. Cunniff, P.F., Environmental Noise Pollution, John Wiley and Sons, 2010.

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Department : Civil Engineering Programme : B.Tech. Civil Engineering
ELECTIVE SUBJECT
Course Hours / Week Credit Maximum Marks
Course Name
Code L T P C IA UE Total
FAILURE ASSESSMENT AND
CE E20 4 0 0 4 25 75 100
REHABILITATION OF STRUCTURES
1. To understand the deterioration process of materials
Objective (s) 2. To know about repair materials
3. To assess the condition of the structure
UNIT – I Assessment of Structures Total Hours : 12
Condition Assessment – Procedure for assessment – survey – Field visits – inspection – Sampling – structural
capacity – load testing – condition assessment of structures – NDT methods – Evaluation and health
monitoring.
UNIT - II Deterioration Process Total Hours : 12
Agencies causing material deterioration - shrinkage, settlement, weathering, chemical attack, creep, fire, honey
combing etc., durability of materials –Safety evaluation of existing structures
UNIT - III Cracks Total Hours : 12
Structural and non structural cracks -Types of structural distress in foundations, roofs, floors, walls.
UNIT - IV Repair Materials and Techniques Total Hours : 12
Repair Techniques - Materials for repair – Repair of concrete structures - bridges and water retaining
structures – water proofing methods and materials - Non-structural repairs.
UNIT - V Corrosion Process & Monitoring of Structures Total Hours : 12
Factors influencing corrosion of rebar steel – Corrosion protection in concrete / steel structures – Masonry
deterioration, Seismic retrofitting, introduction to health monitoring of structures.
Total Contact Hours : 60 Total Tutorials : 0 Total Practical Class : 0 Total Hours :60
Programme Out come Ability to analyse The distress structure and propose repair methodology
Text Books
1. Ransom,W.H., Building Failures, Tayloar & Francis, 2002.
2. Perkins.P, Repair, Protection and Waterproofing of Concrete Structures , CRC Press, 2002.
Reference Books
1. Ravindra.V, Jeffrey.G, Protection of Concrete, CRC Press, 2003.
2. Richardson,B.A., Remedial Treatment of Buildings, Butterworth-Heinemann, 1995.
3. Breysse.D, Non-Destructive Assessment of Concrete Structures: Reliability and Limits of Single and
Combined Techniques, Springer Publishers, 2012.

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Department : Civil Engineering Programme : B.Tech. Civil Engineering
ELECTIVE SUBJECT
Hours / Week Credit Maximum Marks
Course Code Course Name
L T P C IA UE Total
CE E21 BRIDGE ENGINEERING 3 1 0 4 25 75 100
1. To know the investigation of Bridges (2) to know the design of Bridge foundation (iii) To
Objective (s)
know the bridge loads (iv) to know the Bridge construction and maintenance
UNIT –I Introduction Total Hours 9
History and Development of Bridges, Classification of Bridges-Investigations for culverts and minor bridge,
Investigations for major bridge – Topography, catchment, hydrology, Geotechnical aspects, Construction
Resources – Design Flood Discharge-Methods, Linear waterway.
UNIT – II Bridge Foundation Total Hours 9
Choice of Foundation for piers and abutments –Types - relative suitability. Load on Foundation - Well
foundation – types –Design well foundation – Scour Depth – Stability of well foundation - well sinking -
methods – Tilt correction – Case studies
UNIT –III Loads on Bridge Total Hours 9
Loading standards for road and railway bridges- Setting out for piers and abutments, Minor Bridges and
Culverts, Single span Bridge, Multispan Bridge, Major/Important Bridges.
UNIT –IV Construction of Bridges Total Hours 9
Bridge superstructure – supports and centering for RC bridges – erection process of RC girders and steel
girder bridges .
UNIT –V Maintenance of Bridges Total Hours 9
Maintenance-Inspection of bridges, Maintenance of substructure girders-Load testing on bridges-Temporary
and movable bridges- Re-building of bridges- bridge failure.
Total Contact Hours : 15 Total Tutorials : 0 Total Practical Class : 45 Total Hours :60
At the end of the course, the student is able to select the type of bridge, design
Programme Out come
and its construction
Text Books
1. Ponnuswamy S, “Bridge Engineering” Tata McGraw Hill Publishing Co., 2013.
2. Rangwala.S.C, Rangwala.P.S, Rnagwala.K.S., Bridge Engineering, Charotar Books Publishers, 2013.
Reference Books
1. David Blockley, Bridges, Oxford University Press,2010.
2. Singh, V.P , Wells and Caissons, Nemchand & Brothers,1981.
3. Victor.D.J., Essentials of Bridge Engineering, Oxford IBH Publishers, 2013.

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Department : Civil Engineering Programme : B.Tech. Civil Engineering
ELECTIVE SUBJECT
Hours / Week Credit Maximum Marks
Course Code Course Name
L T P C IA UE Total
ADVANCED DESIGN OF STEEL
CE E22 3 1 0 4 25 75 100
STRUCTURES
1. To analyse the few important steel structures
Objective (s)
2. To understand the codal provisions for design of various steel structures.
UNIT-I Beam-Columns Joints Total Hours : 9
Behaviour – torsional buckling in beam-columns- interaction under biaxial loading- design of beam-columns –
design of eccentrically loaded base plates.
UNIT-II Industrial Structures: Total Hours : 9
Loads – wind load calculations - design of Trusses, knee braced trusses, design of braced and unbraced portal
and gable portal frames including joints. Design of gantry girders, and gantry girder columns.
UNIT - III Steel chimneys & Towers Total Hours : 9
Chimneys: loading and load combinations – design and stability considerations – design of base and
foundations for chimneys.
Towers: Analysis and design of lattice towers- transmission line towers- configurations- types-loads and load
combinations- temperature effect-design principles.
UNIT – IV Bridges
Design of Plate girder bridges – influence line diagram - IRC guidelines- effect of wind. Design of truss girder
bridges- types of bearings and design of bearings.
UNIT - V Fatigue resistant design Total Hours : 9
Factors affecting fatigue life- fatigue assessment – fatigue analysis. Pre-Engineered Buildings: Advantages –
design principles. Design in light gauge steel sections. Introduction to various software for design of steel
structures.
Total Contact Hours : 45 Total Tutorials : 15 Total Practical Class : 0 Total Hours :60
1. At the end of this course the student is able to design the industrial steel
Programme Out come
structures.
Text Books
1. Shiyekar, M.R., Limit State Design in Structural Steel, Second Edition, PHI Learning Private Ltd., Delhi,
2013.
2. Shah, V.L., and Veena Gore, Limit State Design Of Steel Structures, Structures Publications, Pune, 2012.
Reference Books
1. Subramanian, P., Design of steel structures, Oxford Publishers, New Delhi, 2007
2. Bhavikatti, S.S., Design of Steel Structures, IK International Publishing House Pvt Ltd, New Delhi, 2014.
3. Sai Ram K.S., Design of Steel Structures, Pearson Education Ltd., 2013.
4. Virendra Gehlot, Ram Chandra, Design of steel structures, Vol.I & II, Standard Publishers, 2012

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Department : Civil Engineering Programme : B.Tech. Civil Engineering
ELECTIVE SUBJECT
Hours / Week Credit Maximum Marks
Course Code Course Name
L T P C IA UE Total
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT
CE E23 4 0 0 4 25 75 100
ASSESSMENT
1. To have a knowledge on the impact of various developmental Projects on
environment
Objective (s) 2. To decide appropriate technologies to quantify the impact.
3. To have a knowledge on the various mitigation measures.
4. To prepare the BIS and EMP.
UNIT - I Laws and Acts Total Hours 12
Historical perspective of environmental protection laws and acts in India - Definition of EI, EIA, EIS -
Industrial policy statement of the Government of India. Legal and Regulatory aspects in India - Types and
Limitations of EIA - Minimum National Standards – Bureau of Indian Standards - WHO standards.
UNIT - II Methodologies Total Hours 12
EIA methodologies – Appropriate Methodologies, Quantification, - Cost benefit analysis - Risk assessment,
Test Model format - Preliminary assessment
UNIT - III Air quality impact Total Hours - 12
Background - Typical considerations and factors, air quality impact of industry, transport systems, mitigation
methods. Water quality impact: Water quality criteria and standards, Field Surveys water
quality- impacts by developmental projects –Land and soil quality impacts- Soil fertility and remediation.
Noise impact: Noise and sound, the effects of noise on people, noise scales and rating methods, estimating
transportation noise impact.
UNIT - IV Energy Impact Total Hours 12
Energy impact considerations, data sources, energy conservation data, EIA of hydro, thermal and nuclear
power plants, Vegetation and Wild life impact: Biological concepts and terms, impact on flora and fauna,
mitigating measures, alternatives - Types, steps in performing socio economic impact assessment, analysis of
public services and facilities, impacts, social impacts
UNIT - V Summarization of environmental impacts Total Hours 12
Environmental Management plan, Public involvement - impacts of economic profile of the community,
Exchange of information - comparison of alternatives-Training
Total Contact Hours : 60 Total Tutorials : 0 Total Practical Class : 0 Total Hours :60
1. An ability to indentify and quanitify the impacts due to various projects
Programme Out come on environment and plan mitigation measures; to safeguard the
environment.
Text Books
1. Trivedi.P.R, Trivedi, P.R, Environmental Impact Assessment, APH Publishing, 2011.
Reference Books
1. Canter, L.W., Environmental Impact Assessment, Mc Graw Hill, 1996.
2. Petts, J., Handbook of Environmental Impact Assessment Vol.I and II, Blackwell Science, London, 1999.
3. Environmental assessment of development projects, United Nations Asia and Pacific Development Centre, Kuala
Lampur, 1983.
4. John, G. Rau and David C. Wooten (Ed), Environmental Impact Analysis Hand Book, McGraw Hill Book Co., 1980.

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 HS E24 ENGINEERING ECONOMICS
Department : Civil Engineering Programme : B. Tech. Civil Engineering
ELECTIVE SUBJECT
Hours / Week Credit Maximum Marks
Course Code Course Name
L T P C IA UE Total
HS EE24 ENGINEERING ECONOMICS 4 0 0 4 25 75 100
Objective (s)
UNIT – I Introduction to Economics Total Hours : 12
Flow in an Economy, Law of Supply and Demand, Concept of Engineering Economics - Engineering
Efficiency, Economic Efficiency, Scope of Engineering Economics, Elements of Costs, Marginal Cost,
Marginal Revenue, Sunk cost, Opportunity cost, Break-Even Analysis, P/V ratio, Elementary Economics
Analysis- Material selection for product, Design selection for a product, Building material selection, Process
Planning,
UNIT – II Value Engineering Total Hours : 12
Make or Buy Decision, Value Engineering-Function, Aims, Value Engineering procedure, Interest Formulas
and their Applications - Time Value of Money, Single Payment Compound Amount Factor, Single Payment
Present Worth Factor, Equal Payment Series Compound Amount Factor, Equal Payment, Series Sinking
Fund Factor, Equal Payment Series Present Worth Factor, Equal Payment Series Capital Recovery Factor,
Uniform Gradient Series Annual Equivalent Factor, Effective Interest Rate, Examples in all the methods.
UNIT – III Cash Flow Diagram Total Hours : 12
Methods of Comparison of Alternatives- Present Worth Method (Revenue Dominated Cash Flow Diagram,
Cost Dominated Cash Flow Diagram), Future Worth Method (Revenue Dominated Cash Flow Diagram,
Cost Dominated Cash Flow Diagram), Annual Equivalent Method (Revenue Dominated Cash Flow
Diagram, Cost Dominated Cash Flow Diagram), Rate of Return Method, Examples in all the methods
UNIT – VI Replacement and Maintenance Analysis Total Hours : 12
Types of Maintenance, Types of Replacement Problem, Determination of Economic Life of an Asset,
Replacement of an Asset with a New Asset - Capital Recovery
with Return and Concept of Challenger and Defender, Simple Probabilistic Model for items which fail
Completely.
UNIT – V Depreciation Total Hours : 12
Introduction, Straight Line Method of Depreciation, Declining Balance, Method of Depreciation, Sum-of-
the-Years-Digits Method of Depreciation, Sinking Fund Method of Depreciation/Annuity Method of
Depreciation, Service Output Method of Depreciation, Evaluation of Public Alternatives-Introduction,
Examples, Inflation Adjusted Decisions- Procedure to Adjust Inflation, Examples on comparison of
alternatives and Determination of Economics Life of asset.
Total Contact Hours : 60 Total Tutorials : 0 Total Practical Class : 0 Total Hours : 60
Programme Outcome
Text Books
1. Pannerselvam, R., Engineering Economics, Prentice-Hall of India Pvt. Ltd., 2013.
2. Pravin.K, Fundamentals of Engineering Economics, Wiley India (P) Ltd., 2012.
Reference Books
1. Degarmo, E.P., Sullivan, W.G. and Canada, J.R.. Engineering Economy, Macmillan, 1984.
2. Grant, E.L., Ireson,.W.G. and Leavenworth, R.S., Principles of Engineering Economy, Ronald Press,1976.
3. Smith G.W. En :'Engineering Economics, Iowa State Press, Iowa, 1973

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 Programme: B.Tech. Civil Engineering
Department : Civil Engineering
ELECTIVE SUBJECT
Hours/Week Credit Maximum Marks
Course code Course Name
L T P C IA UE Total
DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION OF
CE E25 3 1 0 4 25 75 100
PREFABRICATED STRUCTURES
1. To familiarize the design of basic elements in precast construction.
Objectives 2. To familiarize the students with various prefabrication construction techniques
adopted in practice.
UNIT -I Materials in Precast Structures Total Hours : 9
Materials, admixtures, pigments - Modular co-ordination, standardization and tolerances-system of pre-
fabrication. Pre-cast concrete manufacturing techniques, Moulds –construction design, maintenance and
repair.
UNIT -II Precast Construction Techniques Total Hours : 9
Pre-casting techniques - Planning, analysis and design considerations - Handling techniques -Transportation
Storage and erection of structures. Curing techniques including accelerated curing such as steam curing, hot
air blowing, etc
UNIT -III Precast concrete floors and beams Total Hours : 9
Simplified frame analysis, Precast concrete flooring options, flooring arrangements, structural design of
individual units, design of composite floors, Composite and non-composite reinforced beams
UNIT -IV Precast concrete columns and connections Total Hours : 9
Precast concrete columns and their design. Basic mechanism of joints and connections, compression joints,
shear joints, tension joints. Connections-pin jointed and moment resisting connections.
UNIT -V Application of Prefabricated structures Total Hours : 9
Pre-cast and pre-fabricating technology for low cost and mass housing schemes. Small pre-cast products like
door frames, shutters, Ferro-cement in housing - Water tank service core unit.
Total Contact Hours: 45 Total Tutorials : 15 Total Practical Classes: 0 Total Hours : 60
Student should able to design precast elements and be able to execute the
Programme Outcome
construction sequence in a project with precast elements.
Text Books
1. Levitt. M., Precast concrete - Materials, Manufacture Properties and Usage, Applied Science Publs.
2007,
2. Konex.T., Handbook of Pre-cast Construction, Vol..1.2&3.
3. Kim S Elliott, Precast Concrete Structures, Butterworth Heinemann Publishers, 2002.

Reference Books
1. Richardson,J.G., Pre-cast concrete Production, Cement and Concrete Association, London, 1973.
2. Madhava Rao.A-G., Modern Trends in Housing in Developing Countries, Oxford & UBH
Publishing co., 1985. -
3. Lewicki.B., Building with Large Pre-fabrications, Elsevier Publishers

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Department : Civil Engineering Programme: B.Tech. Civil Engineering
ELECTIVE SUBJECT
Course Code Course Name Hours/Week Credit Maximum Marks
L T P C IA UE Total
EARTHQUAKE RESISTANT
CE E26 DESIGN OF STRUCTURES
3 1 0 4 25 75 100
1. To study the effect of earthquake loading on the behaviour of structures.
2. To provide a basic understanding of Engineering seismology and dynamics of
Objective(s) structures.
3. To learn the provisions in the IS codes for earthquake resistant design of structures.
UNIT - I Elements of Engineering Seismology Total Hours : 9
Elements of engineering seismology - characteristics of earthquake- earthquake size- plate tectonics – types
of seismic waves – seismographs - effect of earthquake - earthquake history- seismicity of India.
UNIT - II Theory of Vibrations Total Hours : 9
Theory of vibrations - formulation of equation of motion- single degree of freedom system- free and forced
vibrations - damped and undamped vibrations - Basic introduction to multiple degree of freedom systems.

UNIT – III Structural Systems Total Hours : 9

Performance of structures under past earthquakes- lessons learnt from past earthquakes– soil liquefaction -
Principles of earthquake resistant design - Structural system requirements of buildings – Plan and vertical
irregularities .
UNIT -IV Introduction to IS Codes Total Hours : 9
Behaviour of reinforced concrete and steel elements under cyclic loading –Confinement- ductility and energy
dissipation- Introduction to Indian Standard Codes -IS:4326 – 1993 and IS13920-1993.
UNIT - V Computation of Design lateral loads Total Hours :9
Design of RC frames for earthquake loads – equivalent static force procedure as per IS 1893 – 2002 – Load
combinations - Design of beams and columns for earthquake resistance.
Total Contact Hours : 45 Total Tutorials : 15 Total Practical Class : 0 Total Hours :60
Programme outcome Students are expected to compute design lateral loads for seismic analysis and
to adopt detailing of reinforcement in accordance with codal provisions.
Text Books
1. Pankaj Agrarwal & Manish Shrikhande “Earthquake resistant Design of Structures” Prentice Hall of
India Pvt Ltd. New Delhi, 2013
2. Duggal.S.K. Earthquake Resistant Design of Structures, Oxford University Press, 2014.
Reference Books
1. Leigh.W., Mario Paz. “Structural Dynamics – Theory & Computations”, Springer Verlag, 2010.
2. A K.Chopra, “Dynamics of Structures Theory and Applications to Earthquake Engineering” Prentice
Hall of India (P) Ltd., 2008.
3. Pauley T and Priestley M.J.N, Seismic Design of Reinforced Concrete and Masonry Buildings, John
Wiley & Sons, New York, 2012.
4. Stratta, J.L “Manual of seismic Design”, Pearson Education Ltd.,2004.

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 Department : Civil Engineering Programme : B.Tech. Civil Engineering
ELECTIVE SUBJECT
Hours / Week Credit Maximum Marks
Course Code Course Name
L T P C IA UE Total
DESIGN OF INDUSTRIAL
CE E27 3 1 0 4 25 75 100
STRUCTURES
(1) To understand the planning aspects of industrial structures.
Objective (s) (2) To understand the design principles of industrial structures.
UNIT - I Total Hours : 9
Classification of Industrial Structures - Layout requirements - lighting and Ventilation - protection against
noise and vibration - fire safety - factories act.
UNIT II Total Hours : 9
Roofing configuration – types of trusses - Beams and lattice trusses - Type of roof covering materials - purlins
- detailed design.
UNIT III Total Hours : 9
Silos and Bunkers - Shape of hopper for different materials - design of vertical sides - hopper bottom -
stiffening girder - staging -design - Conveyors and supporting structures.
UNIT IV Total Hours : 9
Gable frames of uniform cross sections - varying depth – pin-jointed knee bracings - design of joints - analysis
by various methods.
UNIT V Total Hours : 9
Design of pre-engineered structures – design examples.
Total Contact Hours : 45 Total Tutorials : 15 Total Practical Class : 0 Total Hours :60
The students would become confident of design of practical industrial design
Programme Out come problems.
Reference Books
1 Punmia .B.C., Jain A.K, Arun Kumar Jain ,”Comprehensive R C C Designs”, Laxmi Publications (P) Ltd.,
New Delhi, 2012.
2. Lother, "Advance Design in Steel Structure", Prentice Hall, USA, 1980
3. Salmon. C.G. and Johnson J.E. "Steel Structure - Design and Behaviour", Harper and Row - 1980
4. Wiliam McGuire - "Steel Structures", Prentice Hall of India New Jersey, 1968
5. Arya and Ajmani, "Design of Steel Structures" Nem Chand Bros, 2012.

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Department : Civil Engineering Programme: B.Tech. Civil Engineering
ELECTIVE SUBJECT
Hours/Week Credit Maximum Marks
Course code Course Name
L T P C IA UE Total
FORMWORK FOR CONCRETE
CE E28 4 0 0 4 25 75 100
STRUCTURES
1. To emphasis on the importance of formworks in construction industry.
Objectives 2. To familiarize the students with various forms of formworks suitable for concrete
structures.
UNIT -I Formwork materials and design concepts Total Hours : 12
Introduction, requirements, selection and classification of formworks. Formwork materials – Timber,
Plywood, Plastic, steel and other materials. Form coatings and linings.
Design Concepts-Loads on formwork- estimation of permissible stresses. Maximum Bending Moment, Shear
Force, and Deflection
UNIT -II Forms for footings, walls and columns Total Hours : 12
Conventional Formwork for Foundation, Conventional Wall Formwork, Design illustrations.
Conventional Column Formwork, Modular Column Formwork System, Disposable Column Formwork, All
Metal Column Formwork, Achieving Formwork Economy in Column Construction, Design illustration for
Column Form
UNIT -III Slab and Beam Formwork Total Hours : 12
Traditional Slab and Beam Formwork, Various Slab and Beam Formwork Solutions Offered, Achieving
Economy in Slab Construction, Design of Slab and Beam Formwork, Illustration of Slab and Beam
Formwork Design
UNIT -IV Formwork for special structures Total Hours : 12
Formwork for Shells, Domes, Overhead Water Tanks, Tunnel, Bridge formwork and flying formwork,
Advantages and Limitations of Flying Forms, Slip forms Form failures-causes, Avoiding Formwork Failure

UNIT -V Formwork Supports and Scaffold Total Hours : 12

Shores/Props and Drop heads, Multi-Legged Shoring Towers, Design of Vertical Supports for Formwork,
Classification of Scaffolds, Timber Scaffolds and Metal Scaffolds
Total Contact Hours: 60 Total Tutorials : 0 Total Practical Classes: 0 Total Hours : 60
Student will able to appreciate the pros and cons of various formworks and
Programme Outcome identify suitable formwork for specific purpose.
Text Books
1. K. N.Jha, “Formwork for Concrete Structures” Mc Graw Hill Education Pvt Ltd, New Delhi, 2012
Reference Books
1. Robert L Peurifoy and G D Oberlender, “Formwork for Concrete Structures” Mc Graw Hill, New
York, 1995

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Department : Civil Engineering Programme : B.Tech. Civil Engineering
ELECTIVE SUBJECT
Hours / Week Credit Maximum Marks
Course Code Course Name
L T P C IA UE Total
DISASTER MITIGATION AND
CE E29 4 0 0 4 25 75 100
MANAGEMENT
1. To provide students an exposure to disasters, their significance and types.
2. To ensure that students begin to understand the relationship between vulnerability,
disasters, disaster prevention and risk reduction
Objective (s) 3. To gain a preliminary understanding of approaches of Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR)
4. To enhance awareness of institutional processes in the country and
5. To develop rudimentary ability to respond to their surroundings with potential disaster
response in areas where they live, with due sensitivity
UNIT - I Understanding disaster Total Hours : 12
Concept of disaster - Different approaches - Concept of Risk - Levels of disasters - Disaster phenomena and
events (Global, national and regional)
UNIT - II Hazards and Vulnerability Total Hours : 12
Natural and man-made hazards - response time, frequency and forewarning levels of different hazards-
Characteristics and damage potential of natural hazards- hazard assessment- Dimensions of vulnerability
factors- vulnerability assessment- Vulnerability and disaster risk- Vulnerabilities to flood and earthquake
hazards.
UNIT - III Disaster Management Mechanism Total Hours : 12
Concepts of risk management and crisis management - Disaster management cycle - Response and Recovery
- Development, Prevention, Mitigation and Preparedness- Planning for relief
UNIT - IV Capacity building & Coping with disaster Total Hours : 12
Capacity building-Concept- Structural and nonstructural measures- Capacity assessment; strengthening
capacity for reducing risk - Counter disaster resources and their utility in disaster management- Legislative
support at the state and national levels- Coping strategies- Industrial safety plan.
UNIT - V Planning for disaster management Total Hours : 12
Strategies for disaster management planning- Steps for formulating a disaster risk reduction plan- Disaster
management Act and Policy in India- Organisational structure for disaster management in India-
Preparation of state and district disaster management plans.
Total Contact Hours : 60 Total Tutorials : 0 Total Practical Class : 0 Total Hours :60
At the end of this course, the students will be able to recognize the increasing
vulnerability of the planet in general and India in particular to disasters. Also,
Programme Out come
would create a basis to work towards preparedness and also helps to develop a
culture of safety and prevention
Text Books
1. Leelakrishna Rao.K, Siddhartha Gautam, Murthy.N.J, Disaster Mitigation, Vista International (P) Ltd.,
2012.
2. Tilottama Senapati, Rajan Kumar Sahoo, Disaster Management & Mitigation, Dominant Publishers, 2014.
Reference Books
1. Abarquez I. & Murshed Z. Community Based Disaster Risk Management: Field Practitioner’s Handbook,
ADPC, Bangkok, 2004.
2. Chakrabarty, U. K. Industrial Disaster Management and Emergency Response, Asian Books Pvt. Ltd.,
New Delhi 2007
3. Manual on Natural Disaster Management in India, NCDM, New Delhi, 2001.

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Department : Civil Engineering Programme: B.Tech. Civil Engineering
ELECTIVE SUBJECT
Hours/Week Credit Maximum Marks
Course code Course Name
L T P C IA UE Total
IRRIGATION AND DRAINAGE
CEE 30 4 0 0 4 25 75 100
ENGINEERING
Objectives 1. To familiarize the students with various irrigation practices adopted
2. To identify the irrigation requirements of various crops and to design irrigation
channels
UNIT -I Types of Irrigation Systems Total Hours : 12
Introduction: Need, advantages and disadvantages of Irrigation - Environmental effects - Types of Irrigation
systems - Gravity irrigation, canals, Tanks, Wells and Irrigation galleries - Water lifts. Soil -water - plant
relationship: Soil and its function - Physical properties of soil and their importance in relation to irrigation -
Classes and availability of soil water - Movement of water in soils - Measurement of soil moisture - Crop
growth and moisture relationship - Salt problems in soil and effect of salts on plant growth.

UNIT -II Irrigation Water Requirement Total Hours : 12

Evaporation, Evapo transpiration, Consumptive use and its estimation - Crop factor - Lysimeters - Effective
rain fall and irrigation requirements - Water requirements of various crops - Duty of water - Quality of
irrigation water.
UNIT -III Methods of Irrigation Total Hours : 12
Surface, subsurface and overhead methods - Check basin, border & furrow, Drip and sprinkler irrigation -
Irrigation efficiency, Depth, Rate and frequency of irrigation - Irrigation schedule.
UNIT -IV Design of Irrigation Channels Total Hours : 12
Design of unlined and lined channels for irrigation - Location and design of canal regulation structures -
Cross drainage structures - Measuring devices.
UNIT -V Land Development and Management Total Hours : 12
Land Development: Reclamation and management of saline & alkaline soils, water logging, Causes and
remedial measures - Design, construction and maintenance of drainage systems. Irrigation Management:
Management of irrigation system - water charge assessment and water use management.

Total Contact Hours: 60 Total Tutorials : 0 Total Practical Classes: 0 Total Hours : 60
Student should able to identify the suitable method of irrigation and water
Programme Outcome requirement for a given soil and crop. Students should also be able to design
and manage irrigation systems.
Text Books
1. Basak.K.N, Irrigation Engineering, Tata Mc-Graw-Hill, 2013.
2. Sharma.R.K., and Sharma. T.K., Irrigation Engineering , S.Chand & Company Ltd, 2014.
Reference Books
1. Punmia B.C, Ashok Kumar Jain, Pande Bb Lal, Irrigation & Water Power Engineering, Lakshmi
Publications, 2013.
2. Arora.,K.R., Irrigation Water Power & Water Resources Engineering, Standard Publishers, 2013.
3. Raghunath. H.M., Irrigation Engineering, Wiley India (P) Ltd., 2012.
4. Das, M.M, Saikia, M.S Irrigation and water power Engineering, PHI, Learning, (P) Ltd, New Delhi, 2009

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