Final

DIPLOMA CURRICULUM OF
CIVIL ENGINEERING
(SECOND YEAR)
(3rd Semester)

(To be implemented from 2025-26)

Prepared by;

National Institute of Technical Teachers’ Training & Research Kolkata

Block – FC, Sector – III, Salt Lake City, Kolkata – 700106

Vetted by:
Domain experts from Polytechnics of Odisha

State Council for Technical Education & Vocational Training

Near Raj Bhawan, Unit-VIII, Bhubaneswar, Odisha
 Table of Contents

Contents Page No.

1 Curriculum Structure for Second year (Semester III) 3
2 Detailed Course Contents of Semester III 4 - 33
 PROGRAMME TITLE: CIVIL ENGINEERING
SEMESTER - III

Category of Teaching Scheme Evaluation Scheme Total

Code No Course Title Credits
Course Marks
Pre- Theory Practical
SL
requisit Contact Hours/ week
.
e
No
L T P End Progressive End Progressive
Exam Assessmen Exam Assessment
t
1 Programme CEPC201 Building Construction 3 0 0 70 30 - - 100 3
core TH:1 -
2 CEPC203 Transportation Engineering 3 0 0 70 30 - - 100 3
TH:2 -
3 CEPC205 Mechanics of Materials 3 0 0 70 30 - - 100 3
TH:3 -
4 CEPC207 Geotechnical Engineering 3 0 0 70 30 - - 100 3
TH:4 -
5 CEPC209 Building Material & Concrete 3 0 0 70 30 - - 100 3
TH:5 Technology -
6 CEPC211 Transportation Engineering 0 0 4 - 15 35 50 2
PR:1 Lab
7 CEPC213 Mechanics of Materials Lab. 0 0 4 - 15 35 50 2
PR:2
8 CEPC215 Geotechnical Engineering 0 0 4 - 15 35 50 2
PR:3 Lab..
9 CEPC217 Building Materials & 0 0 4 - 15 35 50 2
PR:4 Construction Lab.
10 Summer SI201 Summer internship – I* 0 0 0 - 15 35 50 2
Internship
TOTAL 15 0 16 350 150 75 175 750 25

*4-weeks after 2nd Semester

3
SEMESTER - III COURSES
 TH:1- BUILDING CONSTRUCTION
L T P
Course Code: CEPC 201
3 0 0
Total Contact Hours Theory Assessment
Theory : 45Hrs Total Marks: 100 End Term Exam 70
Progressive Assessment : 30
Pre Requisite : Nil
Credit 3 Category of Course : PC

RATIONALE

This course has been designed for the students to know the properties of different materials for
use and quality control in construction works as per IS code of practice. Further, practical input
has been given for augmenting the learning by the students.

LEARNING OUTCOMES
After completion of this course, the students will be able to
 Explain different components of building, types of foundation and their
significance.
 Compare different types of masonry and their construction.
 Explain different construction technique
 Explain the importance of communications in building planning.

COURSE CONTENT DETAILS

TIME
UNIT
CONTENT ALLOTTED
NO.
(HRS.)
UNIT-I Overview of Building Components 4
 Classification of Buildings as per National Building Code Group
A to I, as per Types of Constructions- Load Bearing Structure,
Framed Structure, Composite Structure.
 Building Components – Functions of Building Components,
substructure – Foundation, Plinth.
 Superstructure – Walls, Partition wall, Cavity wall, Sill, Lintel,
Doors and Windows, Floor, Mezzanine floor, Roof, Columns,
Beams, Parapet.

UNIT-II Construction of Substructure 8

 Job Layout: Site Clearance, Layout for Load Bearing Structure
and Framed Structure by Center Line and Face Line Method,
Precautions.
 Earthwork: Excavation for Foundation, Timbering and
Strutting, Earthwork for embankment, Material for plinth
Filling, Tools and plants used for earthwork.
  Foundation: Functions of foundation,
 Types of foundation – Shallow Foundation, Stepped
Footing, Wall Footing, Column Footing, Isolated and
Combined Column Footing, Raft Foundation, Grillage
Foundation.
 Deep Foundation – Pile Foundation, Well foundation and
Caissons, Pumping Methods of Dewatering, Deep wells,
Well points, Cofferdams (Introduction only).
UNIT-III Construction of Superstructure 12
 Stone Masonry: Terms used in stone masonry- facing,
backing, hearting, through stone, corner stone, cornice.
Types of stone masonry: Rubble masonry, Ashlar Masonry
and their types. Joints in stone masonry and their purpose.
Selection of Stone Masonry, Precautions to be taken in
Stone Masonry Construction.
 Brick masonry: Terms used in brick masonry- header,
stretcher, closer, quoins, course, face, back, hearting, bat
bond, joints, lap, frog line, level and plumb. Bonds in brick
masonry- header bond, stretcher bond, English bond and
Flemish bond. Requirements of good brick masonry.
Junctions in brick masonry and their purpose and procedure.
Precautions to be observed in Brick Masonry Construction.
Comparison between stone and Brick Masonry. Tools and
plants required for construction of stone and brick masonry.
Hollow concrete block masonry and composite masonry.
 Scaffolding and Shoring: Purpose, Types of Scaffolding,
Process of Erection and Dismantling. Purpose and Types of
Shoring, Underpinning. Formwork: Definition of
Formwork, Requirements of Formwork, Materials used in
Formwork, Types of Formwork, Removal offormwork.
UNIT-IV Building Communication and Ventilation 8
• Horizontal Communication: Doors –Components of
Doors, Full Paneled Doors, Part ly Paneled and Glazed
Doors, Flush Doors, Collapsible Doors, Rolling Shutters,
Revolving Doors, Glazed Doors. Sizes of Door
recommended by BIS.
• Windows: Component of windows, Types of Windows –
Full Paneled, Partly Paneled and Glazed, wooden, Steel,
Aluminum windows, Sliding Windows, Louvered Window,
Bay win- dow, Corner window, clear storey window, Gable
and Dormer window, Skylight. Sizes of Windows
recommended by BIS. Ventilators.
• Fixtures and fastenings for doors and windows
• Material used and functions of Window Sill and Lintels, Shed /
Chajja.
Vertical Communication: Means of Vertical
Communication- Stair Case,Ramps,Lift, Elevators and
Escalators. Terms used in staircase steps, tread, riser, nosing,
soffit, waist slab, baluster, balustrade, scotia, hand rails,
 newel post, landing, headroom, winder. Types of staircase
(On the basis of shape): Straight, dog-legged, open well,
Spiral, quarter turn, bifurcated, Three quarter turn and Half
turn, (On the basis of Material): Stone, Brick, R.C.C., wooden
and Metal.

UNIT-V Building Finishes 13

 Floors and Roofs: Types of Floor Finishes and its
suitability- Kota, Marble, Granite, Ceramic Tiles,
Vitrified, Chequered Tiles, Paver Blocks, Concrete
Floors, wooden Flooring, Skirting and Dado. Process of
Laying and Construction, Finishing and Polishing of
Floors, Roofing Ma terials- RCC, Mangalore Tiles, AC
Sheets, G.I. sheets, Corrugated G.I. Sheets, Plastic and
Fibre Sheets. Types of Roof: Flat roof, Pitched Roof-
King Post truss, Queen Post Truss, terms used in roofs.
 Wall Finishes: Plastering – Necessity of Plastering,
Procedure of Plastering, Single Coat Plaster, Double Coat
Plaster, Rough finish, Neeru Finishing and Plaster of
Paris (POP). Special Plasters- Stucco plaster, sponge
finish, pebble finish. Plaster Board and Wall Claddings.
Precautions to be taken in plastering, defects in
plastering. Painting – Necessity, Types of painting and
procedure of Painting. Painting –Necessity, Surface
Preparation for painting, Methods of Application.
Total 45

SUGGESTED LEARNING RESOURCES:

1. Ghose, D. N., Construction Materials, Tata McGraw Hill, New Delhi.

2. S.K. Sharma, Civil Engineering Construction Materials, Khanna Publishing
House, Delhi
3. Varghese, P.C. , Building Materials, PHI learning, New Delhi.
4. Rangwala, S.C., Engineering Materials, Charator publisher, Ahemdabad.
5. Somayaji, Shan, Civil Engineering Materials, Pearson education, New Delhi.
6. Rajput, R.K, Engineering Materials, S. Chand and Co., New Delhi.
7. Sood H., Laboratory Manual on Testing of Engineering Materials, New
Age Publishers, NewDelhi.
8. Sharma C. P., Engineering Materials, PHI Learning, New Delhi.
9. Duggal, S. K, Building Materials, New International, New Delhi.
10. S. P. Arora and Bindra., Building Construction, Dhanpat Rai Publication,
Delhi.
11. Sushil Kumar., Building Construction, Standard Publication.
12. Rangawala, S. C., Building Construction, Charotar Publication, Anand.
13. Punmia B. C., and Jain A. K., Building Construction ,Firewall Media.
14. Sharma S. K., Building Construction, S. Chand and Co. Pvt. Ltd., New Delhi.
15. Janardan Zha , Building Construction, Khanna Publication.
16. Bhavikatti S. S., Building Construction, Vikas Publication House Pvt. Ltd.,
Delhi.
17. Mantri S., A to Z Building Construction, Satya Prakashan, New Delhi.
 TH:2- TRANSPORTATION ENGINEERING
L T P
Course Code: CEPC 203
3 0 0
Total Contact Hours Theory Assessment
Theory : 45 Hrs Total Marks: 100 End Term Exam 70
Progressive Assessment : 30
Pre Requisite : Nil
Credit 3 Category of Course : PC

RATIONALE

Airport Engineering and Railways, as specialized topics of Civil Engineering constitute important
components of Transportation Engineering. Many–a-times diploma holders are involved in the
construction and/or maintenance of airports, and railways. At the same time a state may not have
many airports or the facility of railways. In such a case the subject may be offered as an elective
to a student who plans carrier in line with the subject matter.

LEARNING OUTCOME

After completing this course, student will be able to:

• Identify the types of roads as per IRC recommendations.
• Implement the geometrical design features of different highways.
• Perform different tests on road materials.
• Identify the components of railway tracks.
• Identify the defects in railway tracks.

COURSE CONTENT DETAILS

TIME
UNIT NO. CONTENT ALLOTTED
(HRS.)
Overview of Highway Engineering 5
• Role of transportation in the development of nation,
Scope and Importance of roads in India and its’
Characteristics.
• Different modes of transportation – land way,
UNIT –I
waterway, airway. Merits and demerits ofroadway
and railway;
• General classification of roads.
• Selection and factors affecting road alignment.

Geometric Design of Highway 10

 Camber: Definition, purpose, types as per IRC –
recommendations.
UNIT –II
 Kerbs: Road margin, road formation, right of way.
 Design speed and various factors affecting design
speed as per IRC – recommendations.
  Gradient: Definition, types as per IRC –
Recommendations.
 Sight distance (SSD): Definition, types IRC –
recommendations, simple numerical.
 Curves: Necessity, types: Horizontal, vertical curves.
 Extra widening of roads: numerical examples.
 Super elevation: Definition, formula for calculating
minimum and maximum Super elevation and method of
providing super-elevation.
 Standards cross-sections of national highway in
embankment and cutting.

Construction of Road Pavements 10

• Types of road materials and their Tests – Test on
aggregates-Flakiness and Elongation In- dex tests,
Angularity Number test, test on Bitumen-
penetration, Ductility, Flash and Fire point test and
Softening point test.
• Pavement – Definition, Types, Structural
Components of pavement and their functions
• Construction of WBM road. Merits and demerits of
UNIT –III
WBM & WMM road.
• Construction of Flexible pavement / Bituminous
Road, Types of Bitumen and its proper- ties,
Emulsion, Cutback, Tar, Terms used in BR-prime
coat, tack coat, seal coat, Merits andDemerits of BR.
• Cement concrete road -methods of construction,
Alternate and Continuous Bay Method, Construction
joints, filler and sealers, merits and demerits of
concrete roads. Types of joints.
Basics of Railway Engineering 10
 Classification of Indian Railways, zones of Indian
Railways
 Permanent way: Ideal requirement, Components; Rail
Gauge, types, factors affecting selection of a gauge.
 Rail, Rail Joints - requirements, types.
UNIT –IV  Creep of rail: causes and prevention.
 Sleepers - functions and Requirement, types - concrete
sleepers and their density
 Ballast - function and types, suitability.
 Rail fixtures and fastenings – fish plate, spikes, bolts,
keys, bearing plates, chairs-types of anchors and anti-
creepers.

UNIT - V Track geometrics, Construction and Maintenance 10

  Alignment- Factors governing rail alignment.
 Track Cross sections – standard cross section of
single and double line in cutting and em- bankment.
Important terms-permanent land, formation width,
side drains,
 Railway Track Geometrics: Gradient, curves- types
and factors affecting, grade compensa- tion, super
elevation, limits of Super elevation on curves, cant
deficiency, negative cant, con- ing of wheel, tilting of
rail.
 Branching of Tracks, Points and crossings, Turn
out- types, components, functions and in- spection.
Track junctions: crossovers, scissor cross over,
diamond crossing, track triangle.
 Station -Purpose, requirement of railway station,
important technical terms, types of rail- way station,
factors affecting site selection for railway station.
 Station yard: Classification- Passenger, goods,
locomotive and marshalling yards. Function &
drawbacks of marshalling yards.
 Track Maintenance- Necessity, Classification, Tools
required for track maintenance with their functions,
Organisation of track maintenance, Duties of
permanent way inspector, gangmate and key man.
45

SUGGESTED LEARNING RESOURCES:

1. L.R. Kadiyali, Transportation Engineering, Khanna Book Publishing Co.,

Delhi (ISBN: 978-93-82609-858) Edition 2018
2. Khanna S.K., Justo, C E G and Veeraragavan, A., Highway Engineering, Nem
Chand and Broth-ers, Roorkee.
3. Arora, N. L., Transportation Engineering, Khanna Publishers, Delhi.
4. Saxena S C and Arora S P, A Textbook of Railway Engineering, Dhanpat Rai
Publication.
5. Birdi, Ahuja, Road, Railways, Bridge and Tunnel Engg , Standard Book House,
New Delhi.
6. Sharma, S.K., Principles, Practice and Design of Highway Engineering,, S.
Chand Publication,New Delhi.
7. Duggal, Ajay K. and Puri, V. P., Laboratory Manual in Highway Engineering,
New Age Interna-tional (P) Limited, Publishers, New Delhi.
8. Subramanian, K.P., Highway, Railway, Airport and Harbour Engineering,
Scitech Publications,Hyderabad.
 TH:3- MECHANICS OF MATERIAL
L T P
Course Code: CEPC 205
3 0 0
Total Contact Hours Theory Assessment
Theory : 45 Hrs Total Marks: 100 End Term Exam 70
Progressive Assessment : 30
Pre Requisite : Nil
Credit 3 Category of Course : PC

RATIONALE

Mechanics of Materials deals with the internal behavior of variously loaded solid bodies, such
as; shafts, bars, beams, plates, and columns, as well as structures and machines that are
assemblies of these components. Mechanics of materials focuses primarily on mechanical
properties of materials, analysis of stress, strain and evaluation of deformations. The aim of this
course is to develop background of students for taking up engineering subjects like Theory and
Design of Structures, Design of Machines etc.

LEARNING OUTCOME
After completion of this course, the students will be able to
 Describe the Mechanical properties of important Engineering materials.
 Determine stresses, strains and deformations in elastic bodies of different shapes under
different loading conditions for engineering applications
 Determine load carrying capacity of different types of members
 Calculate the design load to design the column

COURSE CONTENT DETAILS

TIME
UNIT NO. CONTENT ALLOTTED
(HRS.)
UNIT-I Centre of Gravity and Moment of Inertia 8
 Definition of centre of gravity -Centre of gravity of
of Symmetrical shapes ( solid / hollow square, rectangular, circular, I
Sections)
 Moment of inertia (M.I.): Definition, M.I. of plane
lamina, Radius of gyration, section mod- ulus, Parallel
and Perpendicular axes theorems (without
derivations), M.I. of rectangle, square, circle,
semicircle, quarter circle and triangle section (without
derivations).
 M.I. of symmetrical and unsymmetrical I-section,
Channel section, T-section, Angle section, Hollow
sections and built up sections about centroidal axes and
any other referenceaxis.
  Polar Moment of Inertia of solid circular sections.

UNIT-II Simple Stresses and Strains 12

 Definition of rigid, elastic and plastic bodies,
deformation of elastic body under various forces,
Definition of stress, strain, elasticity, Hook’s law,
Elastic limit, Modulus of elastic-ity.
 Type of Stresses-Normal, Direct, Bending and Shear
and nature of stresses i.e. Tensile and Compressive
stresses.
 Standard stress strain curve for tor steel bar under
tension, Yield stress, Proof stress, Ultimate stress,
Strain at various critical points, Percentage
elongation and Factor of safety.
 Deformation of body due to axial force, forces applied
at intermediate sections, Maximum and minimum
stress induced, Composite section under axial
loading.
 Concept of temperature stresses and strain, Stress and
strain developed due to temperature variation in
homogeneous simple bar (no composite section)
 Longitudinal and lateral strain, Modulus of Rigidity,
Poisson’s ratio, Biaxial and tri-axial stresses,
volumetric strain, change in volume, Bulk modulus
(Introduction only).
Relation between modulus of elasticity, modulus of
rigidity and bulk modulus (without derivation).

COMPLEX STRESSES AND STRAINS

Principal stresses and strains: Occurrence of normal and
tangential stresses - Concept of Principal stress and Principal Planes
– major and minor principal stresses and their orientations – stresses
on a given plane –shear and normal stress components on any
inclined plane – Mohr’s circle and its use in solving problems on
complex stresses - Numerical problems

UNIT-III Shear Force and Bending Moment 10

 Types of supports, beams and loads.
 Concept and definition of shear force and bending
moment, Relation between load, shear force and
bending moment (without derivation).
 Shear force and bending moment diagram for
cantilever and simply supported beams subjected to
point loads, uniformly distributed loads and couple
(combination of any two types of loading), point of
contra flexure.
 UNIT-IV Bending and Shear Stresses in beams 9
 Concept and theory of pure bending, assumptions,
flexural equation (without derivation), bending
stresses and their nature, bending stress distribution
diagram.
 Concept of moment of resistance and simple
numerical problems using flexural equation.
 Shear stresss equation (without derivation),
relation between maximum and average shear
stress for rectangular and circular section, shear
stress distribution diagram.
 Shear stress distribution for square, rectangular,
circle, hollow, square, rectangular, circular, angle
sections, channel section, I-section, T section.
Simple numerical problems based on shear
equation.

UNIT-V Columns 6
 Concept of compression member, short and long
column, Effective length, Radius of gy- ration,
Slenderness ratio, Types of end condition for
columns, Buckling of axially loadedcolumns.
 Euler’s theory, assumptions made in Euler’s
theory and its limitations, Application of Eu- ler’s
equation to calculate buckling load.
 Rankine’ s formula and its application to calculate
crippling load.
 Concept of working load/safe load, design load and
factor of safety.

Total 45

SUGGESTED LEARNING RESOURCES:

1. Bedi D.S. , Strength of Materials, Khanna Publishing House, Delhi, Ed. 2018
2. Timoshenko, S., Strength of Materials, Vol. I, CBS, New Delhi.
3. Khurmi, R.S., Strength of Materials, S Chand and Co. Ltd. New Delhi.
4. Ramamurtham, S, Strength of Materials, Dhanpat Rai and sons, New Delhi.
5. Punmia B C, Strength of Materials, Laxmi Publications (p) Ltd. New Delhi.
6. Rattan S.S., Strength of Materials, McGraw Hill Education; New Delhi.
7. Bansal R K, Strength of Materials, Laxmi Publications.
8. Subramaniam R, Strength of Materials, Oxford University Press.
 TH:4- GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERING
L T P
Course Code: CEPC 209
3 0 0
Total Contact Hours Theory Assessment
Theory : 45 Hrs Total Marks: 100 End Term Exam 70
Progressive Assessment : 30
Pre Requisite : Nil
Credit 3 Category of Course : PC

RATIONALE

The knowledge and skills of Geo-Technical Engineering help the Practicing Civil Engineers in
Civil Engineering Construction Works, especially in the design and construction of building
foundation.

LEARNING OUTCOME
After completion of this course, the students will be able to
 Determine physical and index properties and classification of soil
 Estimate permeability and shear strength of soil
 Identify the load bearing capacity of soil
 Explain various soil stabilization and compaction methods
 Use IS codes for different soil testing

COURSE CONTENT DETAILS

TIME
UNIT
CONTENT ALLOTTED
NO.
(HRS.)
UNIT-I Overview of Geology and Geotechnical Engineering 5
 Introduction of Geology, Branches of Geology,
Importance of Geology for civil engineering structure
and composition of earth,
 Definition of a rock: Classification based on their
genesis (mode of origin), formation. Classification and
engineering uses of igneous, sedimentary and
metamorphic rocks. (Concepts only)
 Importance of soil as construction material in Civil
engineering structures and as foundation bed for
structures. (Concepts only)
 Field application of geotechnical engineering for
foundation design, pavement design, design of earth
retaining structures, design of earthen dam. (Concepts
only)

UNIT-II Physical and Index Properties of Soil 8

 Soil as a three phase system, water content,
determination of water content by oven drying method
as per BIS code, void ratio, porosity and degree of
 saturation, density index., air Content,Percentage of air
voids, Relation between the parameters.
 Unit weight of soil mass – bulk unit weight, dry unit
weight, unit weight of solids, saturated unit weight,
submerged unit weight. Determination of bulk unit
weight and dry unit weight by core cutter and sand
replacement method, Determination of specific gravity
by pycnometer.
 Consistency of soil, Atterberg limits of consistency:
Liquid limit, plastic limit and shrinkage limit.
Plasticity index.
 Particle size distribution test and plotting of curve,
Determination of effective diameter of soil, well graded
and uniformly graded soils, BIS classification of soil.
UNIT-III Permeability and Seepage 8
 Definition of permeability, Darcy’s law of permeability,
coefficient of permeability, factors affecting permeability,
determination of coefficient of permeability by constant
head and falling head tests, simple problems to determine
coefficient of permeability. Seepage through earthen
structures, seepage velocity, seepage pressure, phreatic
line, flow lines, application of flow net, (Concepts only
No numerical problems).Effective stress,quick Sand

UNIT-IV Compaction,Consolidation and stabilization of soil 8

Concept of compaction, Standard and Modified proctor test
as per IS code, Plotting of Compaction curve for
determining: Optimum moisture content (OMC), maximum
dry density (MDD), Zero air voids line. Factors affecting
compaction, field methods of compaction – rolling,
ramming and vibration.
 Consoildation,Difference between compaction and
consolidation.Terzaghi’s Model analogy of compression/springs
showing the process of consolidation,Field implications
 Concept of soil stabilization, necessity of soil stabilization,
different methods of soil stabiliza tion. California bearing
ratio (CBR) test - Meaning and Utilization in Pavement
Construction
 Necessity of site investigation and soil exploration: Types
of exploration, criteria for decidingthe location and number
of test pits and bores. Field identification of soil – dry
 strength test, dilatancy test and toughness test.
UNIT-V Shear Strength of Soil 8
 Shear failure of soil-General, local and punching shear,
concept of shear strength of soil.
 Components of shearing resistance of soil – cohesion,
internal friction. Mohr-Coulomb failure theory, Strength
envelope, strength equation for purely cohesive and
cohesion less soils. Direct shear, triaxial and vane shear
test laboratory methods.
UNIT-VI Bearing Capacity of Soil and Foundation 8
 Bearing capacity and theory of earth pressure. Concept of
bearing capacity, ultimate bearing capacity, safe bearing
capacity and allowable bearing pressure. Introduction to
Terzaghi’s analysis and assumptions, effect of water table
on bearing capacity.
 Field methods for determination of bearing capacity – Plate
load and Standard Penetration Test. Test procedures as per
IS:1888 & IS:2131.
Definition of earth pressure, Active and Passive earth pressure for no
surcharge condition, coefficient of earth pressure, Rankine’s theory
and assumptions made for non- cohesive Soils.
 Type of foundations-shallow,deep foundation
45

SUGGESTED LEARNING RESOURCES:

1. Punmia, B.C., Soil Mechanics and Foundation Engineering, Laxmi

Publication, Delhi.
2. Murthy, V.N.S., A text book of soil mechanics and foundation Engineering,
CBS Publishers & Distributors Pvt. Ltd., New Delhi.
3. Ramamurthy, T.N. & Sitharam,T.G., Geotechnical Engineering(Soil
Mechanics), S Chand andCompany LTD., New Delhi.
4. Raj, P. Purushothama, Soil Mechanics and Foundation Engineering, Pearson
India, New Delhi.
5. Kasamalkar, B. J., Geotechnical Engineering, Pune Vidyarthi Griha
Prakashan, Pune.
6. Arora K R, Soil Mechanics and Foundation Engineering, Standard Publisher.
 TH:5- BUILDING MATERIAL & CONCRETE TECHNOLOGY
L T P
Course Code: CEPC207
3 0 0
Total Contact Hours Theory Assessment
Theory : 45 Hrs Total Marks: 100 End Term Exam 70
Progressive Assessment : 30
Pre Requisite : Nil
Credit 3 Category of Course : PC

RATIONALE

The course relates to the fundamentals related to building material, concrete and concrete
material, besides dealing with masonry, reinforcement, etc. The course includes what concrete is,
what are the processes involved in formation of concrete, various materials that are used in
concrete formation, properties of each ingredient of concrete, standard tests to be applied to
concrete and concrete ingredients.

LEARNING OUTCOME

After completion of this course, the students will be able to

 Describe the properties of cement, aggregate and water used in concrete.
 Identify the suitable construction material
 Illustrate role of admixtures in concrete.
 Explain the properties of fresh and harden concrete
 Use of code for concrete mix design
 Follow the different procedure of concreting operations

COURSE CONTENT DETAILS

TIME
UNIT NO. CONTENT ALLOTTED
(HRS.)
Overview of Construction Materials 2
• Scope of construction materials in Building Construction,
Transportation Engineering, Environmental Engineering, and
Irrigation Engineering (applications only).
UNIT-I
• Selection of materials for different civil engineering
structures on the basis of strength, durability, Eco friendly
and economy.
Broad classification of materials –, Natural, Artificial, special,
finishing and recycled.
 Natural Construction Materials-Requirements of good 5
building stone; general characteristics of stone;
UNIT-II quarrying anddressing methods
and tools for stone.
  Structure of timber, general properties and uses of good
timber, different methods of seasoning for preservation of
timber, defects in timber, use of bamboo in construction.
 Asphalt, bitumen and tar used in construction, properties
and uses.
 Properties of lime, its types and uses.
 Types of soil and its suitability in construction.
 Properties of sand and uses
Classification of coarse aggregate according to size
Artificial Construction Materials 5
 Constituents of brick earth, Conventional / Traditional
bricks, Modular and Standard bricks, Special bricks –fly
ash bricks, Characteristics of good brick, Field tests on
Bricks, Classification of burnt clay bricks and their
suitability, Manufacturing process of burnt clay brick, fly
ash bricks, Aerated concrete blocks.
 Flooring tiles – Types, uses
UNIT-III  Pre-cast concrete blocks- hollow, solid, pavement blocks,
and their uses.
 Plywood, particle board, Veneers, laminated board and
their uses.
 Types of glass: soda lime glass, lead glass and
borosilicate glass and their uses.
 Ferrous and non-ferrous metals and their uses.

UNIT-IV Cement, Aggregates , Water and Admixture 10

 Composition of Cement
 Manufacturing process of Cement – dry and wet (only
flow chart), types of cement and its uses. Field tests on
cement.
 Physical properties of OPC and PPC: fineness, standard
consistency, setting time, soundness, compressive strength.
Different grades of OPC and relevant BIS codes.
 Testing of cement: Laboratory tests-fineness, standard
consistency, setting time, soundness, compressive strength.
Storage of cement and effect of storage on properties of
cement.
 BIS Specifications and field applications of different types
 of cements: Rapid hardening, Lowheat, Portland pozzolana,
Sulphate resisting, Blast furnace slag, High Alumina and
White cement.
 Aggregates: Requirements of good aggregate, Classification
according to size and shape.
 Fine aggregates: Properties, size, specific gravity, bulk
density, water absorption and bulking, fineness modulus and
grading zone of sand, silt content and their specification as
per IS 383.Concept of crushed Sand.
 Coarse aggregates: Properties, size, shape, surface
texture, water absorption, soundness, specific gravity and
bulk density, fineness modulus of coarse aggregate, grading
of coarse aggregates, crushing value, impact value and
abrasion value of coarse aggregates with specifications.
 Water: Quality of water, impurities in mixing water and
permissible limits for solids as per IS: 456.
 Admixtures in concrete: Purpose, properties and
application for different types of admixturesuch
as accelerating admixtures, retarding
admixtures, water reducing admixtures, air
entraining admixtures and super plasticizers.
(concepts only)

UNIT-V Concrete 8
 Concrete: Different grades of concrete, provisions
of IS 456 (Latest).
 Duff Abraham water cement (w/c) ratio law,
significance of w/c ratio, selection of w/c ratio for different
grades, maximum w/c ratio for different grades of concrete
for different expo- sure conditions as per IS 456.
 Properties of fresh concrete: Workability: Factors
affecting workability of concrete. Determination of
workability of concrete by slump cone, compaction factor,
Vee-Bee Consistometer. Value of workability requirement for
different types of concrete works. Segregation, bleeding and
preventive measures.
 Properties of Hardened concrete: Strength,
Durability, Impermeability.

UNIT-VI Concrete Mix Design and Testing of Concrete 5

 Concrete mix design: Objectives, methods of mix
design, study of mix design as per IS 10262 (only
procedural steps).
 Non- destructive testing of concrete: Rebound
hammer test, working principle of rebound hammer
and factor affecting the rebound index, Ultrasonic pulse
velocity test as per IS13311 (part 1 and 2), Importance
of NDT tests.
UNIT-VII Quality Control of Concrete 5
 Concreting Operations: Batching, Mixing,
Transportation, Placing, Compaction, Curing and
Finishing of concrete.
 Forms for concreting: Different types of form works
for beams, slabs, columns, materials used for form
work, requirement of good form work. Stripping time
for removal of form works perIS 456.
 Waterproofing: Importance and need of
waterproofing, methods of waterproofing and mate
rials used for waterproofing.
 Joints in concrete construction: Types of joints,
methods for joining old and new concrete, materials
used for filling joints.

UNIT-VIII Special Concrete and Extreme Weather concreting 5

 Special Concrete: Properties, advantages and
limitation of following types of Special
concrete: Ready mix Concrete, Fiber Reinforced
Concrete, High performance Concrete, Self-
com pacting concrete and light weight concrete.
 Cold weather concreting: effect of cold weather
on concrete, precautions to be taken while
concreting in cold weather condition. (only
concepts)
 Hot weather concreting: effect of hot weather on
concrete, precautions to be taken while concreting in
hot weather condition. (only concepts)

Total= 45

SUGGESTED LEARNING RESOURCES:

2. Gambhir, M.L., Concrete Technology, Tata McGraw Hill Publishing Co. Ltd., Delhi.
3. Shetty, M.S., Concrete Technology, S. Chand and Co. Pvt. Ltd., Ram Nagar, Delhi.
4. Santhakumar, A. R., Concrete Technology, Oxford University Press, New Delhi.
5. Neville, A. M. and Brooks, J.J., Concrete Technology, Pearson Education Pvt. Ltd.
6. Sood, H., Kulkarni P. D., Mittal L. N., Laboratory Manual in Concrete
Technology, CBS Publishers, New Delhi.
 PR:1- TRANSPORTATION ENGINEERING LAB
L T P
Course Code: CEPC 211
0 0 4
Total Contact Hours Theory Assessment
Practical : 60Hrs Total Marks: 50 End Term Exam 15
Progressive Assessment : 35
Pre Requisite : Nil
Credit 2 Category of Course : PC

RATIONALE

This course intends to train the students understand and apply the types of roads as per IRC
recommendations, geometrical design features of different highways.

LEARNING OUTCOME

After completing this course, student will be able to:

• Identify the types of roads as per IRC recommendations.
• Implement the geometrical design features of different highways.
• Perform different tests on road materials.
• Select the suitable material for road construction

COURSE CONTENT DETAILS

LIST OF PRACTICALS TO BE PERFORMED

1. Flakiness and Elongation Index of aggregates.

2. Determination of Crushing strength, of Aggregates
3. Determination of Impact of Aggregates
4. Determination of Abrasion value of Aggregates
5. Angularity Number of aggregates.
6. Softening point test of bitumen.
7. Penetration test of bitumen.
8. Flash and Fire Point test of bitumen.
9. Ductility test of Bitumen.
10. Determination of Viscosity of bitumen
11. Determination of bitumen content using centrifuging extractor.
12. Determination of stability and flow of bitumen using Marshal stability apparatus.
13. Visit the constructed road for visual inspection to identify defects and suggest remedial
measures.
14. Visit the road of any one type (flexible or rigid) to know the drainage condition.
15. CBR Test of aggregates

SUGGESTED LEARNING RESOURCES:

1. L.R. Kadiyali, Transportation Engineering, Khanna Book Publishing

Co., New Delhi (ISBN:978-93-82609-858) Edition 2018
2. Khanna S.K., Justo, C E G and Veeraragavan, A., Highway Engineering,
 Nem Chand and Broth-ers, Roorkee.
3. Arora, N. L., Transportation Engineering, Khanna Publishers, Delhi.
4. Saxena S C and Arora S P, A Textbook of Railway Engineering, Dhanpat
Rai Publication.
5. Birdi, Ahuja, Road, Railways, Bridge and Tunnel Engg , Standard Book
House, Delhi.
6. Sharma, S.K., Principles, Practice and Design of Highway Engineering,,
S. Chand
7. Duggal, Ajay K. and Puri, V. P., Laboratory Manual in Highway
Engineering, New Age International (P) Limited, Publishers, New Delhi.
8. Subramanian, K.P., Highway, Railway, Airport and Harbour Engineering,
Scitech Publications,Hyderabad.
 PR:2- MECHANICS OF MATERIAL LAB.
L T P
Course Code: CEPC 213
0 0 4
Total Contact Hours Theory Assessment
Practical : 60Hrs Total Marks: 50 End Term Exam 15
Progressive Assessment : 35
Pre Requisite : Nil
Credit 2 Category of Course : PC

RATIONALE

This course will enable the students to apply mechanics of materials theory on real specimens
and learn the practical testing procedures and concepts.

LEARNING OUTCOME
After completion of this course, the students will be able to
 Apply the procedure for the conduct of tensile and compressive strength.
 Demonstrate the concept of stress and strain through testing of different materials.
 Determine shear force, bending moment and their corresponding stresses.
 Determine flexural strength and abrasive properties of floor tiles.

COURSE CONTENT DETAILS

LIST OF PRACTICALS TO BE PERFORMED:

• Study and understand the use and components of Universal Testing

Machine (UTM).
• Perform Tension test on mild steel as per IS:432(1) and bend rebend test on mild
steel
• Perform tension test on Tor steel as per IS:1608, IS:1139 and bend -rebend test on
Tor Steel
• Conduct compression test on Concrete cube using Compression
Testing Machine.
• Conduct Izod Impact test on three metals. e.g. mild steel/
brass/aluminum/ copper /castiron etc. as per IS:1598.
• Conduct Charpy Impact test on three metals. e.g. mild steel/
brass/aluminum/ copper /castiron etc. as per IS:1757.
• Determine Water Absorption on bricks per IS:3495 (part II),
IS:1077 or tile IS:1237.
• Determine Compressive strength of dry and wet bricks as per
IS:3495(part I), IS:1077.
• Conduct Flexural test on concrete beam on rectangular section as
per Indian Standards.
• Abrasion test of floor tiles
• Flexural test of floor tiles/roof tile
SUGGESTED LEARNING RESOURCES:

1. Bedi D.S., Strength of Materials, Khanna Publishing House, New

Delhi (Edition 2018)
2. Timoshenko, S., Strength of Materials, Vol. I, CBS, New Delhi.
3. Khurmi, R.S., Strength of Materials, S Chand and Co. Ltd. New
Delhi.
4. Ramamurtham, S, Strength of Materials, Dhanpat Rai and sons,
New Delhi.
5. Punmia B C, Strength of Materials, Laxmi Publications (p) Ltd.
New Delhi.
6. Rattan S.S., Strength of Materials, McGraw Hill Education; New
Delhi.
7. Bansal R K, Strength of Materials, Laxmi Publications.
8. Subramaniam R, Strength of Materials, Oxford University Press.
 PR:3- GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERING LAB
L T P
Course Code: CEPC 215
0 0 4
Total Contact Hours Theory Assessment
Practical : 60Hrs Total Marks: 50 End Term Exam 15
Progressive Assessment : 35
Pre Requisite : Nil
Credit 2 Category of Course : PC

RATIONALE

Determination of soil conditions is the most significant task in every civil engineering activity.
Properties of the soil can be determined by both field and laboratory test methods. This course
intends to train the students to evaluate various soil properties and explore the experimental
procedures to identify the behaviour of soil for particular loading and able to understand results.

LEARNING OUTCOME
After completion of this course, the students will be able to
 Determine physical and index properties of soil.
 Estimate the permeability and shear strength of soil.
 Demonstrate the procedure for performing C.B.R test.
 Demonstrate various compaction methods for soil stabilization.

COURSE CONTENT DETAILS

LIST OF PRACTICALS TO BE PERFORMED:
1. Determine water content of given soil sample by oven drying method as
per IS: 2720 (Part-II).
2. Determine specific gravity of soil by pycnometer method as per IS 2720 (Part-
III).
3. Determine dry unit weight of soil in field by core cutter method as per IS 2720
(Part- XXIX).
4. Determine dry unit weight of soil in field by sand replacement method
as per IS 2720 (Part-XXVIII).
5. Determine Plastic and Liquid Limit along with Plasticity Index of given soil
sample as per IS 2720 (Part- V).
6. Determine Shrinkage limit of given soil sample as per IS 2720 (Part- V).
7. Determine grain size distribution of given soil sample by mechanical
sieve analysis as per IS2720 (Part- IV).
8. Use different types of soil to identify and classify soil by conducting field tests-
through Visual inspection, Dry strength test, Dilatancy test and Toughness
test.
9. Determine coefficient of permeability by constant head test as per IS 2720
(Part- XVII).
10. Determine coefficient of permeability by falling head test as per IS 2720 (Part-
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 XVII).
11. Determine shear strength of soil by direct shear test as per IS 2720 (Part-XIII).
12. Determine shear strength of soil by vane shear and triaxial shear test as per IS
2720 (Part-XXX).
13. Determine MDD and OMC by standard proctor test and modified proctor
test of given soil sample as per IS 2720 (Part-VII).
14. Determination of CBR value on the field as per IS2720 (Part - XVI).

SUGGESTED LEARNING RESOURCES:

1. Punmia, B.C., Soil Mechanics and Foundation Engineering, Laxmi Publication

2. Murthy, V.N.S., A text book of soil mechanics and foundation Engineering, CBS
Publishers &
Distributors Pvt. Ltd., New Delhi.
3. Ramamurthy, T.N. & Sitharam,T.G., Geotechnical Engineering(Soil
Mechanics), S Chand andCompany LTD., New Delhi.
4. Raj, P. Purushothama, Soil Mechanics and Foundation Engineering, Pearson India
5. Kasamalkar, B. J., Geotechnical Engineering, Pune Vidyarthi Griha Prakashan, Pune.

6. Arora K R, Soil Mechanics and Foundation Engineering, Standard Publisher.

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 PR:4- BUILDING MATERIALS & CONCRETE TECHNOLOGY LAB.
L T P
Course Code: CEPC 217
0 0 4
Total Contact Hours Theory Assessment
Practical : 60Hrs End Term Exam 15
Total Marks: 50
Progressive Assessment : 35
Pre Requisite : Nil
Credit 2 Category of Course : PC

RATIONALE

This course enables the students to have a clear understanding on structural functions and role of
construction and concrete materials to achieve that. It helps understanding the concept of
building construction and process. The lab course will put the theoretical data into practical
concepts by site visits.

LEARNING OUTCOME
After completion of this course, the students will be able to
 Describe various construction materials, and their relevant characteristics.
 Select the suitable construction material
 Identify different types of cement by performing laboratory tests.
 Illustrate physical properties of fine and coarse aggregates.
 Prepare concrete of required specification.
 Maintain the quality of concrete applying scientific principles.
 Use relevant admixtures for improving the workability of concrete.

COURSE CONTENT DETAILS

LIST OF PRACTICAL TO BE PERFORMED:

i. Identify various sizes of available coarse aggregates from

sample of 10 kg in laboratory and prepare report (60,40,
20,10 mm)
ii. Identify various layers and types of soil in foundation pit
by visiting at least 3 construction sites in different
locations of city and prepare report consisting
photographs and samples.
iii. Select first class, second class and third-class bricks from
the stake of bricks and prepare report based on its
properties.

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 iv. Measure dimensions of 10 bricks and find average
dimension and weight. Perform field tests - dropping,
striking and scratching by nail and correlate the results
obtained.
v. Identify different types of flooring tiles such as vitrified
tiles, ceramic tiles, glazed tiles, mosaic tiles, anti- skid
tiles, chequered tiles, paving blocks and prepare report
about the specifications.
vi. Apply two or more coats of selected paint on the prepared
base of a given wall surface for the area of 1m x 1m using
suitable brush/rollers adopting safe practices.
vii. Prepare the cement mortar of proportion 1:3 or 1:6
using cement and sand only.
viii. Determine fineness of cement by Blaine’s air permeability apparatus Or by
sieving.
ix. Determine specific gravity, standard consistency, initial and final setting
times of cement.
x. Determine compressive strength of cement.
xi. Determine bulking of sand.
xii. Determine bulk density of fine and coarse aggregates.
xiii. Determine water absorption of fine and coarse aggregates.
xiv. Determine Fineness modulus of fine aggregate by sieve analysis.
xv. Determine workability of concrete by slump cone test.
xvi. Determine workability of concrete by compaction factor test.
xvii. To prepare concrete mix of a particular grade as per IS 10262:2019 and
determine compressive strength of Concrete for 7 and 28 days.
xviii. Demonstration of NDT equipment

SUGGESTED LEARNING RESOURCES:

1. Ghose, D. N., Construction Materials , Tata McGraw Hill, New Delhi.

2. S.K. Sharma, Civil Engineering Construction Materials, Khanna Publishing
House, New Delhi
3. Varghese, P.C. , Building Materials, PHI learning, New Delhi.
4. Rangwala, S.C., Engineering Materials, Charator publisher, Ahemdabad.
5. Somayaji, Shan, Civil Engineering Materials, Pearson education, New Delhi.
6. Rajput, R.K, Engineering Materials, S. Chand and Co., New Delhi.
7. Materials, New Age Publishers, NewDelhi.
8. Sharma C. P., Engineering Materials, PHI Learning, New Delhi.
9. Duggal, S. K, Building Materials, New International, New Delhi.
10. Gambhir, M.L., Concrete Technology, Tata McGraw Hill Publishing Co. Ltd.,
Delhi.
11. Shetty, M.S., Concrete Technology, S. Chand and Co. Pvt. Ltd., Ram Nagar,
Delhi.

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12. Santhakumar, A. R., Concrete Technology, Oxford University Press, New
Delhi.
13. Neville, A. M., Concrete Technology, Pearson Education Pvt. Ltd., New Delhi.
14. Sood, H., Kulkarni P. D., Mittal L. N., Laboratory Manual in Concrete
Technology, CBS Publishers, New Delhi.

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 SUMMER INTERNSHIP - I

L T P
Course Code: SI 201
0 0 0
Total Contact Hours
Practical : End Term Exam 15
Total Marks: 50
Progressive Assessment 35
Pre-Requisite : Nil
Credit 2 Category of Course: SI

RATIONALE:
The rationale for a summer internship is to offer a structured and practical learning experience
that prepares individuals for their future careers, helps them make informed career choices, and
equips them with the skills and knowledge necessary to succeed in their chosen field. This course
provides opportunities to students for hand on industry experience.

LEARNING OUTCOMES:

After completion of the course, the students will be able to:

 Apply theoretical knowledge gained in their academic coursework to real-world
situations.
 Develop and refine specific skills relevant to the field.
 Gains hands-on experience in a professional network by interacting with mentors and
industry professionals.
 Learn to manage their time effectively.
 Clarify career goals.

DETAILED COURSE CONTENTS:

Topic Topic/Sub-Topic
I Orientation:
 Introduction to the organization’s mission, values, and culture.
 Familiarization with workplace policies, procedures, and safety
guidelines.
 Orientation to the team and organizational structure.
II Project-Based Learning:
 Description of the main project or tasks the intern will be working
on during the internship.
 Detailed project goals and objectives.
 Training and guidance on project-specific tools, technologies, or
 methodologies.
III Technical and Skill Development:
 Training sessions or workshops to enhance technical skills relevant
to the internship role (e.g., programming languages, software tools,
laboratory techniques).
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  Soft skills development, including communication, teamwork,
problem solving, and time management
IV Mentorship and Supervision:
 Regular meetings with a designated mentor or supervisor for
guidance, feedback, and support.
 Mentorship objectives and expectations.
V Professional Development:
 Sessions on professional etiquette, networking, and building a
personal brand
 Resume writing and interview preparation workshops.
VI Industry and Field-Specific Knowledge:
 Lectures, seminars, or presentations on industry trends, best
practices, and emerging technologies.
 Guest speakers from the field to share insights and experiences.
VII Reporting and Documentation:
 Training on how to document project progress, results, and findings.
 Practice in creating reports, presentations, or other deliverables.
VIII Ethics and Professionalism:
 Discussions on ethical considerations within the field.
 Scenarios and case studies related to ethical decision-making
IX Feedback and Evaluation:
 Regular performance evaluations and feedback sessions.
 Self-assessment and goal-setting exercises.
X Networking and Industry Exposure:
 Opportunities to attend industry conferences, webinars, or
networking events.
 Encouragement to connect with professionals in the field.

NOTE
As per AICTE guidelines, in Summer Internship-I, students are required to be involved in Inter/ Intra
Institutional Activities viz;

 Training with higher Institutions;

 Soft skill training organized by Training and Placement Cell of the respective institutions;

 contribution at incubation/ innovation /entrepreneurship cell of the institute;

 participation in conferences/ workshops/ competitions etc.;

 Learning at Departmental Lab/ Tinkering Lab/ Institutional workshop;

Working for consultancy/ research project within the institutes and Participation in all the
activities of Institute’s Innovation Council for eg: IPR workshop/Leadership Talks/ Idea/ Design/
Innovation/ Business Completion/ Technical Expos etc.

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Web Links:
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