Syllabus For Civil Engineering

Syllabus for
Civil
Engineering
B. Tech.
2009-2013
Syllabus for Civil Engineering 2009-2013
CE 101 Engineering Graphics LTPC

First Semester 102 4
(All Branch)
Introduction
Introduction to Engineering Graphics, General instruction regarding instruments, lines,
dimensions and lettering, free hand sketching.
Geometric constructions*
Division of lines, angles and curves. Construction of different polygons.
Scales
Construction and reading of plain, diagonal, vernier and comparative scales.
Conic Sections*
Construction of parabola, ellipse, hyperbola, cycloid, trochoids, epicycloid and hypocycloid.
Projections of points and straight lines

Projections of points in different quadrants, projections of parallel and inclined lines.
Projections of planes and solids

Projection of plane and solid in different positions.
Orthographic Projections
Orthographic projection of different types of simple objects.
Isometric projection
Isometric projection and isometric views of different planes and solids.
Introduction to Auto-CAD
Introduction to Auto-CAD software, drawing different two-dimensional and three-dimensional
objects.
* Self-study only, not to be included in examinations.
Reference Books:
Title Author(s) Publication

Engineering Drawing N D Bhatt & V M Panchal Rupalee Publication, New Delhi
Engineering Drawing and K Venugopal New Age International, New
Graphics + AutoCAD Delhi.
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CE 201 Building Materials and Construction LTPC

Third Semester 2 10 6
Building and Its Types

Principles of planning – Orientation, Functional requirements, Building Bye-Laws, Dead and
Live loads. Types of foundation and their suitability. Bonds in Brick work, Rubble and Ashlar
masonry, Cavity wall, Lintels and Arches.
Floors
Construction of details of timber, Jack arch, cement concrete, RCC, Ribbed floor, precast,
Marble, Terrazzo and mosaic floors. Roofing & roof covering, Exclusion of water, Roof
terracing, Types of roof trusses.
Stair Case
Types, planning of stair.
Doors and Windows

Types, Construction details, Fixing Ventilators.
Miscellaneous
Damp proofing, Termite proofing, Classification & properties of Bricks, Testing of bricks.
Mechanical properties, seasoning & preservation of Timbers. Desirable properties, Types,
Constituents of Paints.
Reference Books:
Title Author Publication

Building Construction B C Punmia Laxmi Publication
Elements of Building S C Rangwala Charotar Publication, Pune
Construction
A Text Book of Building S K Sharma S Chand Publication
Construction
Engineering Materials S C Rangwala Charotar Publication, Pune
Building Planning, Design and Gurucharan Singh Standard Publication
Scheduling Distributors, Delhi
Building Bye Laws Silchar Development Authority
NBC 1983 (ISI) New Delhi
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CE 202 Surveying - I LTPC

Introduction to Surveying
Classification, principles, types, propagation of errors.
Chain and Tape Survey

Distance measurement, errors and corrections.
Compass Survey
Instruments, adjustment, angular measurement, latitude and departure, compass traversing.
Elevation Measurement
Instruments, adjustments, levelling – principles, long section, cross section, reciprocal levelling,
trigonometric levelling, effect of curvature and refraction.
Theodolite
Details of instrument, adjustments, angular measurement – horizontal and vertical, Traversing.
Contouring
Characteristics, methods & uses.
Plane Table Surveying

Equipment, principles, operation, methods, errors, advantages and disadvantages.
Reference Books:

Surveying Vol. I & II B C Punmia Laxmi Publications
Surveying Vol. I & II P B Sahani
Surveying and Leveling T P Karnatkar
Vol. I & II
Surveying Arora Standard Book House
Surveying Kulkarni
A Text Book of Surveying Hussain and Nagaraj
CE 203 Surveying Practical - I LTPC

Chain Surveying; Compass: Traversing; Levelling: Observation using Dumpy level and staff,
Fly levelling, Reciprocal levelling; Theodolite: measurement of angles, traversing; Plane Table
Surveying.
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CE 211 Strength of Materials LTPC

Simple stresses and Strains

Stress, strain, type of stresses, stress-strain curve, elastic limit, Hooke’s law, factor of safety, elastic constants, bars of
varying sections, bars of composite sections, elongation due to self-weight, bars of uniform strength, complementary
shear stresses.
Complex stresses
Stresses on inclined plane, stresses on inclined plane due to two perpendicular stresses, ellipse of stresses, Mohr’s
circle, stresses on inclined plane due to normal and shear stresses, principal plane, principal stresses and strains.
Bending moments and Shear forces

Beam – deflection, type of loads, type of supports, SF and BM, sign convention, SF and BM diagrams for cantilever,
simple supported and overhanging beams, relationship between rate of loading, SF and BM.
Stresses in beams
Theory of bending, assumptions, neutral axis and moment of resistance, bending stresses in symmetrical sections,
section modulus, composite beams, shear stresses in beams.
Torsional stresses in shafts

Analysis of torsional stresses, power transmitted, combined bending and torsion, equivalent bending moment and
torque.
Combined Bending and Direct Stresses

Combined bending and direct Stresses, resultant stresses for rectangular column subjected to eccentric load, limit of
eccentricity for no tension.
Cylindrical Shells
Thin cylinders and spherical shells, stresses, strains and volumetric changes.
Column and Struts

Failure of columns, slenderness ratio, short and long columns, criplling load, Euler’s theory, Rankine’s formula,
Straight line and parabolic formula.
Deflection of beams
Relationship among curvature, slope and deflections, slope and deflection for cantilever and simply supported
beams, Macaulay’s method.
Mechanical Properties
Definitions of different properties and description of experiments for their determination.
Reference Books:
Strength of Materials G H Ryder ELBS & Macmillan
Mechanics of Materials Pytel & Singer Happer Collins Publications India
Strength of Materials U C Jindal Umesh Publications, New Delhi
Mechanics of Materials Beer & Johnston Tata McGraw-Hill, New Delhi
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CE 212 Fluid Mechanics LTPC

Fourth Semester 3 00 6
Basic Concepts
Continuum Approach, Important physical properties: density, specific weight, viscosity, surface tension,
capillarity, compressibility, vapour pressure, Classification of fluids-ideal and real fluid, non-Newtonian
fluids.
Fluid Statics
Pressure at a point-Pascal’s Law, pressure variation in a static fluid. Scales of Pressure-absolute and
gauge pressure, Measurement of pressure-manometers, Forces on submerged plane and curved surfaces,
Buoyant Force-centre of buoyancy, metacentre, determination of metacentric height, Equilibrium of
floating and submerged bodies, relative equilibrium-translation and rotation of fluid masses.
Kinematics of Fluids
Study of fluid motion-Lagrangian and Eulerian methods, Classification of flow-steady and unsteady
flow, uniform and non-uniform flow, rotational and irrotational flow, laminar and turbulent flow, 1,2,&3
D flow, Concept of streamlines, pathlines and streakline, streamtube, Continuity equation. Circulation,
vorticity, stream function, velocity potential, Flownet.
Dynamics of Fluid Flow

Euler’s equation of motion, Bernoulli’s equation and its application-venturimeter, orificemeter, pitot tube,
Momentum equation and its application to simple problems.
Orifice and Mouthpiece

Classification, discharge through a free orifice, orifice coefficients-experimental determination, External
and internal mouthpiece, mouthpiece running full and free.
Notches and Weirs

Classification, Velocity of Approach,Broad crested weir.
Flow through Pipes

Losses in pipe flow-major loss (Loss due to friction)-Darcy Weisbach equation, minor losses, Hydraulic
gradient lines, Total Energy lines. Pipes in series, pipes in parallel, equivalent pipe, Siphon.
Dimensional Analysis
Dimensions-fundamental and derived qualities, dimensional homogeneity, methods of dimensional
analysis-Rayleigh’s method and Buckingham’s  theorem.
Reference Books:
Fluid Mechanics A K Jain Khanna Publisher
Fluid Mechanics K L Kumar S. Chand & Co.
Fluid Mechanics Streeter & Wiley McGraw Hill
Fluid Mechanics and Hydraulic R K Bansal Laxmi Publishers
Machines
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CE 204 Engineering Geology LTPC

Solar system and the earth; Origin age and interior of the earth. Crystallography and
mineralogy. Weathering including geological action and wind, running water and glacier.
Different types of rocks their classification, texture and structure. Earth Quake, structures in
rocks (folds, faults, joints and unconformities).
Ground water. Stability of slopes landslides, selection of sites for bridges dams and tunnels.
Building stones, engineering properties of rocks. Geophysical exploration. Geological time scale
Indian rocks groups. Processes of formation of economic mineral deposits, distribution of
economic minerals in India.
Reference Books:
Engineering and General Prabin Singh S K Kataria & Sons, New Delhi
Geology
A Textbook of Geology P K Mukherjee The World Press Pvt. Ltd.,
Calcutta
Physical and Engineering S K Garg Khanna Publishers, Delhi
Geology
Introduction to Physical Geology A K Dutta H R Dutta, Ranchi, Bihar
A Text Book of Mineralogy E S Dana Wiley Eastern Ltd., New Delhi
Geology of India and Burma M S Krishnan College Book Store, Delhi
A Textbook of Engineering N Chenna Kasavulu Macmillan India Ltd., New Delhi
Geology
CE 207 Engineering Geology Practical LTPC

Study of Crystal Models. Study of Mineral Hands Specimens. Study of Rock Hand Specimens,
(Igneous, Sedimentary and metamorphic rocks). Study of Optical Properties of rocks and
minerals. Study of Geological maps. Field trip and field report.
Reference Books:
A Text Book of Mineralogy E S Dana Wiley Eastern Ltd., New Delhi
Engineering Geology Laboratory B S Satya Narayan Swami Eurasia Publishing House, New
Manual Delhi
Field Manual of Minerals M Kuzin & N Egorov Mir Publisher, Moscow
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CE 205 Transportation Engineering - I LTPC

Introduction
Field, Objectives, Modes and Role of Transportation Engineering, Terminals, Modes of travel
and their co-ordination, Transportation demand & supply.
Highway Planning and Surveying
Necessity, Road Development Plans, Classification of Roads, Road Patterns & Networking.
Highway Alignment & Re-Alignment, Surveys.
Geometric Design
Elements, Specifications and Design principles.
Highway Materials
Properties of Subgrade, Aggregates & Binding materials, various tests and specifications.
Marshall Mix Design.
Pavement Design
Types and Functions of Pavement Components, Design factors, Tyre Pressure and Contact
Pressure, ESWL, EWLF and Stresses in Pavement. Design of Flexible and Rigid Pavements (IRC
method)
Traffic Engineering
Traffic studies & their uses, Controls, Intersections.
Reference Books:
Highway Engineering S K Khanna & C E G Justo Nemchand Bros.
Principles of Pavement Design E J Yoder & M W Wittezal John Wiley & Sons
An Introduction to William W Hay Toppan Co. Ltd., Tokyo
Transportation Engineering
Traffic Engineering & Transport Kadiyali L R Khanna Publisher, Delhi
Planning
Relevant IRC Codes IRC(Indian Roads Congress),
New Delhi
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CE 206 Surveying - II LTPC

Tacheometry
Principles, Stadia and Tangential methods, Error and Precision in Tacheometry.
Curves
Classification, setting out of circular curve and transition curve.
Triangulation
Triangulation systems, Intervisibility, Signals, satellite stations, computations and adjustments.
Calculation of Area and Volumes

Different methods, Trapezoidal, Prismoidal rules.
Setting out Works

Setting out of buildings, bridges.
General Survey and Specifications

Preliminary survey and final location of highways, Railways, Tunnels, Canals.
Field Astronomy
Definitions of Astronomical terms, Astronomical co-ordinate systems.
Time
Types, Equation of time, Conversion of times.
Photogrammetry
Principles, application, types, relief, Flight planning.
Remote Sensing
Principles, EME, sensors and platforms of remote sensing, its application and scope.
Total station Instruments

Introduction.
Reference Books:
Surveying Vol. II & III B C Punmia Laxmi Publication
Surveying Vol. I & II K R Arora Standard Book House
Plane Surveying A M Chandra New Age International
Higher Surveying A M Chandra New Age International
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CE 208 Structural Analysis - I LTPC

Introduction to Structural analysis

Forms of structures, Loads and Forces, Free body diagram, conditions of equilibrium of forces,
support and connections – reactions, Difference between determinate and indeterminate
structures.
Statically Determinate Beams

Axial Thrust, Bending moment, Torsion & Shear Force in beams with concentrated load and
distributed load. Points of contra flexures.
Deflection in Beams
Computation of slope and deflection by double integration, moment area method, conjugate
beam method, applications to simply supported, overhang and cantilever beams.
Strain Energy and Virtual work

Strain energy for axial force, bending, shear and torsion. Castigliano’s theorems and their
applications to find deflection and redundant forces in simple cases.
Analysis of Pin-Jointed Structure

Method of joints and sections, Graphical method, Deflection of joints, Truss with single
redundancy, Maxwell’s reciprocal theorem, Betti’s theorem and their applications.
Arches (Three hinge and Two hinge arch).
Cables, Three hinge stiffening Girder.
Column and Strut

Buckling load for different end conditions, columns with initial curvature, eccentrically loaded
column, Beam Column – stresses for combined bending and axial load.
Reference Books:
Title Author(s)
Theory of Structural Analysis Timoshenko & Young
Structures Marshall
Structural Analysis Wilbur & Norris
Basic Structural Analysis Reddy
Solid Mechanics E P Popov
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CE 209 Transportation Engineering LTPC

Practical
Test on Road Aggregates

Aggregates Crushing test, Aggregates Impact test, Los Angeles Abrasion test, Flakiness Index,
Elongation Index, Sp. Gravity & Water absorption test
Test on Bitumen
Penetration test, Softening test, Ductility test, Sp. Gravity test. Bituminous Mix Design by
Marshall Method.
Reference Book:
Highway Material Testing by S K Khanna & C E G Justo ; NeemChand & Bros., Roorkee
CE 210 Surveying Practical - II LTPC

Levelling Practices
Profile levelling, Cross-sectioning; Contouring; Tacheometric surveying; Setting out of Circular
curves;
Total station
Measurement of Angles and Distances.
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CE 301 Estimation & Valuation LTPC

Fifth Semester 2 10 6
Procedure of Estimating
Methods of Estimating, items of works, long-wall, short wall method of estimate, centre-line method,
Types of estimate-preliminary, approximate, plinth area estimate, detailed estimate, revised estimate,
supplementary estimate, Building Cost Index, Administration Approval, Expenditure sanction, Technical
sanction, Schedule of rates & Measurement Book.
Estimate of Building
Different items of works as per CPWD/APWD schedule such as earthwork, brickwork, cement-concrete,
RCC-floors, roofs, openings, painting, white & colour washing, plastering etc.
RCC Works & structures

Different items of RCC work – RCC, shuttering, measurement of reinforcing bars, standard hooks &
bends, Bar-bending schedule, Estimate of RCC beam, slab column, footing & staircase.
Roads & Bridges

Introduction to the different items as per CPWD/APWD schedule, estimate of earthwork of road,
estimate of metalled road, estimate of RCC slab culvert, T-beam decking, Pier & well foundation, Pipe
Culvert.
Analysis of Rates
Analysis of Rates of Building works-RCC, PCC, Brickwork, Plastering, flooring, colour wash,
Distempering, cement painting, woodwork, DPC, Doors & Windows, Roofing.
General Specifications
General specifications for building works-RCC, Brickwork, Plastering, Flooring, Painting, white & colour
wash, Woodworks, Doors & windows, DPC, terracing, rainwater exclusion, specifications for Roadwork.
Valuations
The mathematics of valuation, valuation of freehold & leasehold properties, Fixation of Rent, Methods of
valuation, Investment Method, Comparison Method, Residual Method, rein-statement Method,
Contractors Method. Methods of valuation of land-comparative method, abstractive method & belting
method.
Reference Books:
Estimating & Costing M Chakraborty
Estimating & Costing B N Dutta Kalyani Publication, Calcutta
Valuation of Real Properties S C Rangwala Charoter Publisher, Pune
Civil Engineering Contracts & B S Patil Orient-Longman Ltd., New Delhi
Estimates
CPWD Specifications Vol. I, II, III & CPWD Jain Book Agency, New Delhi
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CPWD Analysis of Rates CPWD Jain Book Agency, New Delhi
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APWD Schedule of Rates PWD Assam PWD

CE 302 Environmental Engineering - I LTPC
Public Water Supply Scheme

Objectives, Planning and Components
Source of Water
Surface source - types, selection, storage reservoir – yield and capacity estimation. Sub-surface
water - types, selection, well hydraulics.
Intakes
Intake Structure- site selection, types; pumps-types, selection.
Water Quality
Impurities – types and their effects, sampling & analysis, water borne diseases and their control,
water quality standard – potable and industrial.
Water Demand
Population forecasting, design period, estimation of water demand for various uses, factors
affecting consumption and fluctuation of demand.
Water Purification
Sedimentation, Coagulation and Flocculation, Filtration, Disinfection, Miscellaneous Methods.
Distribution System
Requirements, Classification, Layout and Design, Analysis, Detection and Prevention of
Wastage of Water. Distribution Pipe – types, selection, laying, jointing, testing, maintenance.
Ecology
Ecological Chain and balance.
Reference Books:
Engineering Vol. I B C Punmia Laxmi Publications
Water Supply Engineering Vol. I S K Garg Khanna Publications
Environmental Engineering Peavy & Raow McGraw Hill Publications
Environmental Chemistry Sewear McGraw Hill Publications
Water Supply G S Birdi
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CE 303 Geotechnical Engineering LTPC

Soil
Origin and types, Identification and classification of soils, Index properties, phase relationship,
consistency, sensitivity, clay mineralogy.
Seepage
Darcy’s law of permeability, Determination of Coefficient of permeability, Equivalent
permeability for stratified soil, Flow nets – principles, construction and application, Effective
stress analysis, quick sand condition, piping, filtration criteria.
Compaction
Principle of compaction, Light and heavy compaction, field compaction control, factors
affecting compaction.
Compressibility and Consolidation

Terzagli’s theory of one-dimensional consolidation, Secondary Consolidation, estimation of
consolidation settlement.
Shear Strength of Soil

Strength envelope, total and effective stress paths, pore pressure, evaluation of shear strength
parameters, direct shear, tri-axial shear, vane shear, unconfined compression test.
Lateral Earth Pressure

Earth pressure at rest, active and passive earth pressure, Rankine and Coulomb’s earth pressure
theories, Graphical Solutions.
Stability of Slope
Stability of infinite slope, stability of finite slope, slope protection.
Reference Books:
Introduction to Soil Mechanics B M Das Galgotia Publication
Soil Mechanics & Foundation B C Punmia Dhanpat Rai & Sons
Engineering
Soil Mechanics Gopal Ranjan & Rao Dhanpat Rai & Sons
Soil Mechanics Whitman & Lambe John Wiley
Soil Mechanics & Foundation V N S Murthy Dhanpat Rai & Sons
Engineering
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CE 304 Structural Analysis - II LTPC

Introduction
To indeterminate structures, Static and Kinetic indeterminacy and their calculation.
Indeterminate Beams
Propped-end cantilever, Fixed Beam, Continuous beams, Sinking of support, temperature
effect, three moment equation.
Classical Displacement Method

Slope deflection method, Moment distribution method, Kanis Method – application to analysis
of indeterminate Beams and Building frames.
Classical Force Method

Trusses and rigid frames by consistent deformation method Column analogy method and
elastic centre method.
Masonry Dams and Retaining Walls, Condition for No tension. Chimneys, piers and
Abutments. Introduction to Fatigue, creep and stress Concentration.
Reference Books:
Basic Structural Mechanics C S Reddy Tata McGraw Hill
Indeterminate Structural C K Wang Tata McGraw Hill
Analysis
Theory of Structures G S Pundit, S P Gupta & R Gupta Tata McGraw Hill
Analysis of Structures V N Vazirani & M M Ratwani Khanna Publications
Vol. I & II
CE 307 Environmental Engineering LTPC

Practical
Solid determination, Dissolved oxygen determination, Iron Concentration, determination,

Chloride determination, Hardness determination, Acidity determination, Alkalinity
determination, Sulphate determination, Jar test to determine optimum coagulant, PH. value
determination, Turbidity determination, BOD determination, COD determination
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CE 305 Structural Design - I LTPC

Properties of Concrete and reinforcing steel. Limit State Design philosophy. Durability,
serviceability, shear, bond, flexure and deflection consideration. Singly reinforced, doubly
reinforced and Tee beams. Continuous Beams. Simple and Continuous slab. Columns – centric
and eccentric loading, long and short columns. Footings – isolated and combined. Retaining
walls. Introduction to working stress method of design.
Reference Books:
Limit State Design of Reinforced P C Varghese Prentice Hall of India, New Delhi
Concrete
Reinforced Concrete by S K Mallick & A P Gupta Oxford and IBH
Reinforced Concrete Design S N Sinha Tata McGraw Hill
Reinforced Concrete A K Jain Nemchand Brothers, Roorkee
Reinforced Concrete Farguson, Beru & Jarsa John Wiley and Sons, New York
Fundamental
Reinforced Concrete C K Wang & C G Salmon Harper International Edition
Fundamental
CE 308 Functional Planning of Buildings LTPC

Planning Principles of Buildings, Orientation of Buildings, Built Environment, Functional

Planning – Lighting, Heating, Ventilation, Climate factors, Building Service – Circulation,
Plumbing, Electrification and Sanitation. Layouts – Residential, Auditorium, Cinema Hall,
Studio.
Reference Books:
Building Planning, Designing & Gurcharan Singh & Jagdish S Chand
Scheduling Singh Publication Distributors, Delhi
Building Planning and Drawing M Chakraborty
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CE 309 Foundation Engineering LTPC

Sixth Semester 3 10 8
Soil Exploration and Site Investigation

Planning of subsurface exploration, methods, sampling and samplers, In situ tests – plate load
test, standard penetration test, static and dynamic cone test, Vane shear test, Sub soil
investigation report.
Foundation
Classification, Shallow and Deep foundations.
Shallow Foundations
Bearing Capacity, Terzagi , Meyerhoff, IS code methods for determination of bearing capacity,
Effect of depth of water table, eccentricity and inclination of load. Bearing capacity in slopes and
layered soil. Bearing capacity from in situ tests. Immediate and consolidation settlement.
Correction for pore pressure, depth and rigidity. Settlement from field tests.
Stresses in Soil
Bossiness Equation, Newmark’s Chart, computation of stresses in horizontal direction as well as
in vertical direction.
Deep Foundations
Pile load capacity, group action, settlement, negative skin friction, lateral load capacity, pile
load tests.
Cassion Foundations
Types and selection, forces and moments, fitting of caisson, depth determination.
Ground Improvement Techniques

Methods, compaction stabilization using Admixtures, stone columns, sand drains, grouting.
Soil Dynamics and Machine Foundation

Concept of modulus of sub grade reaction, elastic half space theory, dynamic soil parameters,
Design Criteria for machine foundation, natural frequency determination.
Reference Books:
Introduction to Soil Mechanics B M Das Galgotia Publication
Soil Mechanics and Foundation B C Punmia Dhanpat Rai & Sons
Engineering
Basic and Applied Soil Gopal Ranjan & A V S Rao Dhanpat Rai & Sons
Mechanics
Soil Mechanics Whitman & Lambe John Willey
Soil Mechanics and Foundation V N S Murthy Dhanpat Rai & Sons
Engineering
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CE 310 Structural Analysis - III LTPC

Analysis of Building Frame

Approximate Method of Analysis of Building frame subjected to gravity loads and lateral loads,
Portal Method and Cantilever method.
Moving loads and Influence lines

Application to determinate Structures, Beams, trusses, ILD for B.M., shear force and Normal
Thrust in three hinged arches, suspension bridges, Muller, Breslau’s Principle for indeterminate
Structures.
Matrix Methods of Structural Analysis

Introduction to Matrix Methods-Flexibility Method and displacement method as applied to
beams, plane trusses and plane rigid frames.
Plastic Method of Structural Analysis

Concept of Redistribution of internal forces. Shape factor, combined mechanism methods for
Plastic Collapse Load of beams, plastic moment distribution, deflection at point of collapse.
Brief introduction to finite element method with its principles.
Reference Books:
All books referred for the course of “Structural Analysis-II”
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CE 311 Structural Design - II LTPC

Structural Steel Sections and their Properties. Methods of design. Revetted, Bolted and Welded
connections. Design of Tension Members. Design of Compression members – laced and
battened Columns. Column Bases. Design of Beams - single and built-up sections. Plate Girders.
Structural Connections. Roof Truss Design.
Reference Books:
Design of Steel Structures Ramchandra Standard Book House, New
Delhi
Design of Steel Structures L S Negi Tata McGraw Hill
Design of Steel Structures A S Arya and J L Azmani Nemchand Brothers, Roorkee
Steel Structural Design and Salmon & Johnson Harper & Row New York
Behavior
CE 312 Concrete & Structure Lab LTPC

Determination of Initial & Final setting times of Cement; Compressive strength and Soundness
of cement, Sieve analysis of Aggregates, Specific gravity, Water absorption of Aggregates,
Bulking of sand. Workability of fresh concrete by Slump test, C.F. method and Flow table;
compressive strength of concrete, Splitting Tensile strength concrete. Tensile strength and
elongation of reinforcing Bars, cold bend test of Steel.
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CE 313 Environmental Engineering - II LTPC

Sanitary Engineering
Important terms, sewage treatment system and waste water management.
Collection and Conveyance of Sewage

Conservancy and water carriage system, comparison, classification of water carriage system.
Waste Water Flow

Estimation of Dry Weather Flow and Storm Water, Variation of flow, Estimation of design
discharge.
Sewer Design, Construction and Maintenance

Sewer-types, materials, shapes, hydraulic design, minimum & maximum flow. Planning of
sewerage system, testing and maintenance.
Waste Water Characteristics

Constituent of sewage – physical & chemical, oxygen demand, BOD, COD, Relative Stability,
population equivalent, Biological characteristics.
Waste Water Disposal

Dilution, self-purification, land disposal, sewage sickness, comparison of disposal methods.
Waste Water Treatment

Flow diagram of conventional sewage, treatment plant, Primary treatment – screens, Grit
Chambers, detritus tank, skimming tank, sedimentation – Plain & Chemical. Secondary
treatment – Trickling fitters, Biological contractor, Activated sludge process, oxidation pond
and ditches, aerated lagoon.
Septic tank – design consideration, soak pit and soak trench.
Treatment and Disposal of Sludge

Aerobic and anaerobic digestion, disposal of sludge.
Rural Sanitation
Reference Books:
Environmental Engineering B C Punmia Laxmi Publication
Vol. II
Environmental Engineering S K Garg Khanna Publication
Vol. II
Environmental Engineering McGraw Hill
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CE 314 Hydraulic Engineering LTPC

Boundary Layer Theory

Boundary layer growth - its thickness, Momentum equation for boundary layer along a flat
plate, Laminar and turbulent boundary layers, Boundary layer separation.
Flow Past Submerged Bodies

Drag and lift - types of drag, Dimensional analysis of drag and lift, Drag on flat plate, sphere
and cylinder, Karman vortex trail, Circulation, Lift on a cylinder with circulation –Magnus
effect.
Turbulent Flow in Pipes

Prandtl’s mixing length theory, Shear stress in turbulent flow, Hydraulically smooth and rough
pipes, Velocity distribution, Flow resistance in smooth and rough pipes, Moody diagram –its
use for simple pipe flow problems, Pipe network –Hardy Cross method.
Water Hammer and Surge Tanks

Hammer blow in pipes, Pressure rise due gradual and instantaneous valve closure -Rigid and
elastic theories, Surge tanks – their types and location, Dynamic equation of mass oscillation.
Open Channel flow

Open channel its types, Uniform flow in open channel – Chezy formula, Manning’s formula,
Specific energy, Gradually varied flow (GVF), Computation of flow profile – back water and
drawdown curves, Hydraulic jump.
Hydraulic Similitude and Model Studies

Similarity laws, Dimensionless numbers, Model techniques, Distorted models, Movable bed
models.
Fluid Machines
Principles of fluid machines (impact of jets), Euler’s equation of turbo machines, Classification
of fluid machines – simple cases.
Reference Books:
Fluid Mechanics R K Bansal Laxmi Publications, New Delhi
Fluid Mechanics A K Jain Khanna Publishers, New Delhi
Fluid Mechanics and Fluid Som & Biswas Tata McGraw Hill, New Delhi
Machines
Fluid Mechanics Streeter and Wyle McGraw Hill, New York
Mechanics of Fluids Massey ELBS
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CE 401 Structural Design - III LTPC

Seventh Semester 3 10 8
Review of Limit state method of Design and comparison of limit state method with other
method.
Building
Staircase, Lateral load analysis – portal and cantilever method, Transfer of load from slab to
beams equivalent load, continuous beams.
Water Tanks
Circular, rectangular, overhead and underground tanks including intake tank, staging, IS code
method.
Prestressed Concrete
Concept, IS code requirements (IS:1343) systems of prestressing, losses, simple design. Concept
of Design of end block Magnate and Battens method .
Steel & Timber

Steel Bridges – pedestrian truss bridge. Industrial Building – Trusses, Portal, Knee braces. Water
tank- pressed steel tank and stagging. Timber structures – IS Code requirements, classification
of timber, Beams, columns, lamination, joints. Crane girder and gantry girder.
Reference Books:
Advanced Reinforced Concrete N Krishna Raju CBS Publishers and Distributors,
Design Delhi
Pre-stressed Concrete Krishna Raju Tata McGraw Hill, New Delhi
Design of Steel Structures Ram Chandra Standard Book House, Delhi
Vol. I & II
Masonry & Timber Structures A S Arya Nem Chand & Brothers, Roorkee
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CE 402 Numerical Analysis & Computer LTPC

Application in Civil Engineering
Basics of Computer Algorithms and Flow chart. C and LINUX Overview. Idealization.
Applications like – Curve fitting, Root evaluation, Graphics. Solution of Simultaneous
Equations. Total and partial differential Equations. Central deterrence Technique. Kani’s
method for Frame Analysis, Unit Hydrograph method, Pavements design, Bearing capacity
computation, Slope stability analysis. Introduction to AutoCAD and STAD Software.
Reference Books:
Computer Aided Design C S Krishnamurthy & S Rajeev McGraw Hill
Numerical Methods Scarborough
ANSI C E Balaguru Swamy CBS Publishers, Delhi
Matrix Analysis of Framed W Weaver and J W Gere CBS Publishers, Delhi
Structures
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CE 403 Hydrology & Flood Control LTPC

Precipitation
Formation and types, forms; measurement, estimating missing precipitation data, average
precipitation over area, depth-area-duration analysis.
Stream Flow
Water stage and its measurements, discharge current meter and current-meter measurements,
stage-discharge relations, extension of rating curves.
Runoff
The component of runoff, hydrograph, hydrograph separation, factors affecting runoff, unit
hydrograph concept, derivation of unit hydrograph, Estimation of peak discharge by Rational
Method, Isochrones synthetic unit hydrograph, Definition if IUF. Design flood.
Groundwater
Aquifers, movement of ground water, discharge of groundwater, equilibrium hydraulics of
wells.
Flood Routing
Definition, storage equation, routing in a simple reservoir, routing in gated reservoir, stream
flow routing.
Sediment transport
Origin and formation of sediments, stream erosion and deposition, definition of regime of flow,
plane bed, ripple and dune regime, transition regime, anti-dune regime, introduction to bed
loads, saltation, suspended load and wash load.
Classification of rivers on alluvial plains – degrading, aggrading and meandering.
River Training and Bank Protection

Objectives, groynes, Spurs, Dikes, Pitched Island, cut off, Revetment for bank protection, Guide
banks, butter panelling, design of launching apron.
Floor Damage Mitigation

Reduction of peak flow, confinement of flow, reduction of peak stage, diversion of floodwater,
flood proofing, reduction of flood runoff, temporary evaluation of flood prone, flood insurance.

Hydrology H M Raghunath New Age International, Delhi.
Hydrology for Engineers Linsley, Kohlew, Paulhors McGraw Hill
Hand Book of Applied V.T. Chow Mc Graw Hill
Hydrology
Engineering Hydrology K Subramanya McGraw Hill
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Departmental Electives – I
CE 421 Concrete Technology LTPC

Cement and Admixtures: Types of Portland cement, hydration, setting and hardening process,
special hydraulic cements, Admixtures, accelerators, and retarders, air-entraining agents,
plasticizer and super-plasticizers.
Aggregates: Shape & texture, bond, strength, specific gravity, bulk-density and moisture
content of aggregates, bulking of sand, deleterious substances in aggregates, alkali-aggregate
reaction, sieve-analysis and grading curves, fineness modulus, practical grading, gap grades
aggregates.
Fresh Concrete: Rheological aspects such as workability-flow ability, compatibility & mobility
of concrete, factors affecting workability and lab determination, segregation, bleeding &
laitance.
Strength of Concrete: Compressive strength and factors affecting it, behaviours or concrete
under various stress states, testing of hardened concrete-cube and cylinder test, Platen effect,
flexure test, non-destructive testing such as rebound hammer, USPV, core-cutting stress-strain
relation and modulus of elasticity, shrinkage, creep of concrete and its effect.
Durability of Concrete: Corrosion of reinforcing bars, sulphate attack, frost action,

deterioration by fire, concrete in seawater, acid attack, and carbonation.
Mix Design: Basic consideration-cost, workability, strength and durability grading, method of
mix design, acceptance criteria for concrete.
Advances in Construction Materials: Higher strength concrete, fibre-reinforced concrete,

concrete containing polymers, heavy weight and light weight concrete, mass concrete, blended
concrete, Ferro-cements & its applications.
Reference Books:
1. Concrete, Structure, Properties and Materials by P.K. Mehta, Prentices-Hall, Inc., N J, USA.
2. Properties of Concrete by A.M. Neville, Longman U.K.
3. Concrete Technology by M.L. Gambhir , Tata McGraw Hill.
4. Testing of Concrete in Structures by J.H. Bungey, Surrey Univ. Press, New York.
5. Polymers in Civil Engineering by L. Hollaway, Thomas Telford Ltd., London.
6. Special Techniques & Materials for Concrete by Dhir, Thomas Telford Ltd., London.
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CE 421 Advanced Foundation Engineering LTPC

Soil Explanation: Planning, Concept of significant depth, spacing and number of boreholes,
types of samples and samplers, SPT, CPT – plate load test, vane shear test, geophysical
investigations.
Shallow Foundations: Concept of allowable bearing capacity, contact pressure and settlement
diagram for flexible and rigid footings, footings on slopes, inclined footings, footings on layered
soil, footings subjected to uplift. Design of strap footing, combined footing, rafts, floating rafts.
Pile Foundations – bearing capacity and settlement of axially loaded piles, pile group, laterally
loaded piles.
Sheet Piling – Uses, common types, design of cantilever sheet pile in granular and cohesive
soils, Anchored bulkheads, methods of reducing lateral pressure.
Soil Dynamics – determination of dynamic soil properties, natural frequency, design of

foundations for reciprocating and impact type machines, vibration isolation.
Ground Improvement – Preload with and without surcharge, stone columns, deep compaction,
vibrofloatation, grouting, soil reinforcement.
Reference books:
1. Foundation Engineering by S.P. Brahma, Tata McGraw Hills, New Delhi.
2. Foundation Engineering by J. Bowles, McGraw Hills International
3. Designing with Geosynthetics by Koerner
4. Soil Dynamics by Barkan
5. Hand book of machine foundation by Srinivasulu, Tata McGraw Hill, New Delhi.
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CE 423 Advanced Environmental LTPC

Engineering
Industrial Waste Water Engineering: Introduction, Methods of treating Industrial waste water,
Pollution characteristics of certain typical Indian industries and case studies.
Air Pollution: Sources and effects, physical properties of atmosphere and atmospheric stability,
Air pollution monitoring, Air quality modelling, Air pollution control – particulate control and
control of gaseous pollutants.
Environmental Impact Assessment: Environmental impact statement, structure of EIA,
Methodology for EIA, EIA of water resource projects, EIA of an Industry.
Reference Books:
1. Introduction to Environmental Engineering by Gilbert M. Master, Prentice Hall Pub.
2. Environmental Engineering Vol. II by S.K. Garg, Khanna Publication
3. Environmental Engineering Vol. II by B.C. Punmia, Laxmi publication
4. Environmental Impact Assessment by Canter, Larry W
CE 424 Matrix Method of Structural LTPC

Analysis
Static and kinematics indeterminacy of structures. Review of Matrix algebra. Review of

structural theorems. Review of stiffness and flexibility methods. System approach and element
approach. Analysis of Pin-jointed structures by direct stiffness method (2D and 3D). Lack of fit,
temperature effect. Analysis of rigid jointed structures by direct stiffness method. Globalization
scheme. Application in computers. Introduction to plain stress and plain strain problem.
Introduction to Finite Element method in engineering.
Reference Books:
1. Matrix Analysis of framed structures by W. Weaver and J.W. Gere, CBS Publishers, Delhi
2. Intermediate Structural Analysis by C.K Wanhg, Mc Graw Hill, N.Y.
3. Matrix Methods of Structural Analysis by Madhu B Kanchi, Wiley Eastern Ltd.
4. Finite Element Analysis by C.S. Krishnamorthy, Tata Mc Graw Hill
5. Finite Element in Engineering by T.R. Chandrapatalu and A.D. Belegundu, Prentice Hall
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CE 425 Introduction to Remote Sensing LTPC

Principles of Remote Sensing, Electromagnetic spectrum, interaction mechanism, Remote

Sensing System, Sensors: MSS, RBV, TM, SLAR, Thermal Infrared scanner; Platforms: Satellites,
Data products: photographs, mosaics, digital image; ground truth, analysis and Interpretation
techniques, Applications for Land use and Land cover, Inventories of construction Materials,
site investigation, Watershed management, Environmental Impact Assessments.
Reference Books:
1. Principles of Remote Sensing By A.N. Patel & Surendra Singh, Scientific Pub
2. Principles of R.S. By P. Currian, ELBS/Longman (U.K.)
3. Elements of Photogrammetry By P.R. Wolf, McGraw Hill International
4. Higher Surveying By A.M. Chandra, New Age International.
CE 426 Advanced Surveying LTPC

Field Astronomy: Correction for Astronomical observations, Instrumental errors, solar and
satellite observations - determination of times, Azimuths, Latitudes, Longitudes – Different
methods.
Photogrammetry: Types of photography, Geometry of terrestrial and Aerial photograph,

stereoscopic viewing, parallese, construction and uses of Mosaics and photomaps, photo
interpretation - characteristics of photographic images, techniques and field of application.
Remote Sensing: Principles, sensors: MSS, TM,RBV,SLAR, Thermal infrared sensors,

introduction to data analysis and Interpretation techniques, Application of Remote sensing in
resource evaluation.
Hydrographic Survey: Shoreline surveys, soundings – methods and plotting.
Reference Books:
1. Higher Surveying by A M Chandra, Newage International.
2. Surveying Vol. II & III by K R Arorra Standard Book House.
3. Surveying Vol. III by B C Punmia Laxmi Publication.
4. Principles of Remote Sensing by P J Curran ELBS/Longman (U.K.)
5. Elements of Photogrammetry by P R Wolf McGraw Hill
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CE 427 Computer Aided Civil Engineering LTPC

Drawings
Introduction to Auto CAD
Setting up Commands : Limits, units, Grid, Snap, Osnap.
Standard tool bars : Match properties, pan, zoom.
Draw : Line, Pline, mline, Rectangle, polygard, Arc, Circle, Donut, Spline, Ellipse, Boundary,
Hatch, Text, mtext.
Modify/Edit : Erase, copy, Mirror, offset, array, move, rotate, scale, stretch, lengthen, trim,
Extend, Break, Chamfer, fillet, Explode.
Dimensioning : linear, aligned, Baseline, Continue, Radius, diameter, Angular, Style.
Layer : New layer, current layer, freeze, lock, colour, line type, line weight, delete.
View : UCS, view, View ports.
3-D : Solid editing, Shade, render, 3d – orbit.

Preparation of a Building Plan, elevation and Section in Detail.
Reference Books:
1. AutoCAD – 2000 user’s Manual.
2. AutoCAD – 2000 for Dummies By Mark M. and B. Smith , IDG Books India(P) Ltd
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CE 428 Ground Improvement & Rock LTPC

Mechanics
Definition, Scope, Texture and Structure in Rocks, Engineering properties of Rocks, testing of
engineering properties of Rocks.
Ground Improvement: General principles of ground improvement. Soil stabilization – cement

stabilization, lime stabilization, bitumen stabilization, and chemical stabilization. Grouting –
types of grouts, methods of applying grout, applications. Ground Improvement methods –
preloading with and without sand drains, stone columns, vibro-compaction, compaction piles,
blasting – design principles and applications. Soil reinforcement.
Reference Books:
1. Rock Mechanics for Engineers by Dr. B.P. Verma, Khanna Publishers
2. Foundation Engineering by J. Bowles, McGraw Hills International.
3. Principles of grouting by Shah and Shroff
4. Designing with Geosynthetics by Koerner
5. Foundation Engineering by Leonard, McGraw Hill Book,New York
6. Ground Improvement Technique by Purushothams Raj.,
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Departmental Electives – II
CE 429 Energy Efficient Building Design LTPC

Environment and man, external environment and built environment, Built-environment –

integrated approach.
Climate: elements of climate, classification of climate, Micro-climate, site climate.
Comfort: desirable conditions, thermal comfort factors, comfort indices, effective and corrected
effective temp. Tropical summer index.
Thermal Design: heat loss from a building under steady state condition, heat gains due to solar
radiation, steady state and cyclic conditions, Means of thermal control – mechanical, structural
control, air infiltration into buildings by natural means, shape of buildings,-thermal cube, fabric
heat loss, ventilation loss and volume.
Light & Lighting: illumination requirement, day-lighting, artificial lighting, energy

conservation.
Noise Control: Sources of noise, means of control, control requirements, behaviour of sound in
rooms, vibration & vibration control.
Building Services: Mechanical & electrical services in building, lifts, escalators.
Reference Books:
1. Building, Climate & Energy by T.A. Markus & E.N. Morris, Pitman Pub Ltd
2. Manual of Trophical Housing & Building Part–I by O.H. Koening-Sbrerger, Orient Longman
3. Handbook of Functional Requirements of Building by SP:41-1987, Bureau of Indian Standard
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CE 430 Bridge Engineering LTPC

Introduction to various types of bridges, prestressed bridge, Fly-overs, different types of steel
bridges.
Introduction to IRC codes for loading, specifications, MOST specifications for the guide line of
design of minor bridges.
Analysis & design of small bridges and culvert, structural details of minor bridges and culverts.
Analysis & design of RCC T-beam, I-beam and prestressed bridges using various shapes of
girders, plate girder etc Temporary analysis ofgirder. Various types of bearings and their design
concept.
Abutment and pier design for minor bridges, depth of bridge foundation, length of clear span &
nos. of spans and the effect of contraction on the normal scour depth, return wall, wing wall.
Construction of superstructures for temporary bridges, semi-permanent bridges, submergible

bridges, low-cost bridges, steel-arch bridges, RCC bridges and cable stayed bridges, wearing
course, expansion joint, approach road, approach slab, protection works for shallow foundation
for minor bridges, and special precautions during construction.
Failure and restoration of bridge super-structure, sub-structure and its maintenance.
Bridge Project Management, specifications of materials & workmanship.
Reference Books:
A Text Book of Bridge Engineering By K S Rakshit, Oxford & IBH
Essentials of Bridge Engineering By Johson Victor, Oxford & IBH
Design, Construction & Practice in Bridge Engineering By S. Ponnaswamy, Tata McGraw Hill
CE 431 CAD in Civil Engineering LTPC

Computer languages and computer graphics. Transformation of objects. Design of RCC beams,
slabs, columns, footings. Design of steel beams and columns. Analysis and design of Buildings
frame and its components. Review of Auto CAD. Use of STAAD.
Reference Books:
1. Computer Aided Design by C.S. Krishnamurthy and S. Rajeev, McGraw Hill
2. Procedural Elements for Computer Graphics by D.F. Roger, McGraw Hill
3. Matrix Analysis of Framed Structures by W. Weaver and J.W. Gere, CBS Publishers, Delhi
4. Limit State Design of Reinforced Concrete by P.C. Varghese, Prentice Hall of India, New Delhi
5. Design of Steel Structures by Ramchandra, Standard Book House, New Delhi
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CE 432 Water Resources Development LTPC

Introduction: Fields of Water Resources Engineering, Purpose of Water Resources

Development, classification of Water Resources Development projects, India’s water Resources,
scenario of water use of India.
Probability concepts in design: Frequency series, recurrence interval, statistical methods of

estimating the frequency of rare events, duration curves and synthetic stream flow: Thomas &
Yering model.
Reservoirs: Classifications, site investigations, Determination of storage capacity: sequent peak

algorithm, mass curve; yield, Reservoir sedimentation: sediment inflow rate, Trap efficiency,
density of sediment deposited, useful life of reservoir, control of sediment.
Engineering economics: Social Importance, steps in Engineering. Economy study, selecting an

interest rate for an economy study, estimated lives of hydraulic structures.
Planning for Water-resources development: Data required for planning, projections for
planning, project formulation, project analysis, environmental considerations in planning,
systems analysis in water planning, common pitfalls in project planning, augmentation of water
suppliers, multiple-purpose projects, functional requirements, compatibility of multiple-
purpose uses, cost allocation for multiple-purpose projects.
Benefit - Cost analysis: Project evaluation, benefit-cost measurement, benefit-cost variation

(probability approach and sensitivity analysis).
Multipurpose water resources Development: Graphical optimisation technique, analytical

optimisation technique, Optimization by simulation.
Reference Books:
1. Water Resources Engineering. By Linsley & Franzine, McGraw Hill Ltd, N.Y.
2. Economics of Water Resources Planning by James and Lee, Tata McGraw Hill, Pub. Co.
3. Elements of Water Resources Engineering. by Duggal & Soni, New Age International
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CE 433 Ground Water System Management LTPC

Ground Water Resources – Introduction, Overview of groundwater systems, Groundwater

modelling.
Groundwater Flow Equations- Darcy’s law, continuity equation, partially saturated flow, Flow
in confined, unconfined and leaky aquifers. Flow Equation - boundary and initial conditions for
aquifer systems.
Groundwater Mass Transport equations – Mass transport in saturated and partially saturated
systems.
Numerical methods applied to steady and transient groundwater systems. Introduction to

optimisation methods for Groundwater Management.
Reference Books:
1. Ground Water Hydrology by DK Todd, John Wiley & Sons.
2. Ground Water Resource Evaluation by WC Wattor, Mcraw Hill.
3. Ground Water Models for Resources Analysis by IEL Kadi, Lewis Publishers.
And Management
CE 434 Urban Transportation System LTPC

Systems, Transport modes, Role of transportation system in National development, Road

development. Twenty year Road development Plan – objectives, goals and Salient features.
Urban and Rural road Network systems.
Transportation Survey – Traffic volume, traffic flow patterns – O & D studies, Mass
transportation facilities, accident studies, Growth of vehicular traffic, passenger trips and good
movements.
Urban Transportation Planning – Trip generation, Modal split, trip distribution, traffic
assignment. Land use transport models, Travel demand and forecasting, Decision making
theories, traffic problems in cities, urban public transportation systems.
Transport Economics – theories, techniques, cost and benefits, vehicle operating cost,
congestion, restraint and road pricing, Environment transport Management.
Reference Books:
1. Fundamentals of Transportation Engineering. By C.S. Papacostas, Prentice Hall of India
2. Traffic Engineering. And Transport Planning By L.R. Kadiyali, Khanna Publishers
3. Principle of Urban Transport System Planning By B.G. Hutchinson , McGraw Hill
4. Highway Engineering By S.K. Khanna & C.E.C. Justo
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CE 435 Elements of Remote Sensing & GIS LTPC

Energy source and radiation principles, Remote sensing system, Multi-spectral Scanner.
Thematic Map per, Return Beam Vidicon camera, Thermal Infra Red scanner, side looking Air
borne Radar, spectral Pattern Recognition : visual and digital techniques, Data acquisition from
ERS, Land-sat, SPOT, Sea sat, IRS, Interpretation of Digital data products for MSS and TM.
GIS: Remote sensing and Geographic Information Systems, Data encoding, Data management -
Integration of Land sand MSS data with other spatial data to derive data elements for multi-
level GIS. Data manipulation - software packages for GIS with objectives such as
transformations, storage, analysis, modelling of the data elements.
Reference Books:
1. Principles of Remote Sensing By A.N. Patel and Surendra Singh, Scientific Pub(India)
2. Principles of Remote Sensing By Paul Curran , ELBS/Longman (U.K.)
3. Remote Sensing Digital Image Analysis By J.A. Richards, Springer-Verlag, N.Y.
CE 436 Advanced Hydrology LTPC

Hydrologic processes – Hydrologic cycle, systems concept, system models and its classification,
Reynolds Transport Theorem, continuity equation, momentum equation.
Atmospheric circulation, water vapor, precipitation, Thunderstorm cell model, evaporation and
evapo-transpiration. Unsaturated flow, infiltration, Green-Ampt method, pounding time.
Stream flow hydrograph, stream networks.
Analysis of discrete and continuous hydrologic data. Harmonic analysis, statistical analysis
including frequency analysis, correlation and regression analysis. Time series analysis and its
application in hydrology.
Linear, nonlinear, lumped and distributed parameter systems. Hydrologic design of water
resources systems.
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CE 437 Traffic Engineering LTPC

Traffic Studies – Speed, journey time, delay, traffic flow, volume, capacity, forecasting and
statistical methods in traffic engineering, road user & vehicular characteristics, level of service,
sampling technique.
Traffic controls and Regulations – Traffic signs, signals, road markings and traffic control aids,
parking and street lighting, accidents studies, traffic management and regulations, pollution,
intersection design, safety.
Traffic Flow Theory- Diagram of traffic flow, relationship, Lighthill & Witham’s theory, Car
following theory, Queneing theory and headways & gaps.
Reference Books:
1. Traffic Engineering & Transport Planning By Kadiyali L.R., Khanna Publisher, Delhi
2. Highway Engineering by Khanna S.K. & Justo CEG, Nemchand Bros.
3. An Introduction to Transportation Engineering& Planning by Morlok E.R., Mc. Graw Hill,
Kagakusha
4. Highway Engineering by Wright P.H., John Wiley & Sons, NewYork
5. Relevant IRC & IS codes
CE 438 Advanced Structural Engineering LTPC

Group A: STRUCTURAL MECHANICS

Matrix Method of analysis for Trusses and Rigid joined structures. Analysis of Plates-simple
applications. Beam on Elastic Foundation-Simple Cases. Finite difference Technique-beam
vibration. Structural Dynamics-SDOF,MDOF systems.
Group B: STRUCTURAL DESIGN

Folded Plates, Domes Design, Roof and Pile foundation design. Flat slab. Box culvert and
circular pipes, Silos, Bunkers, Chimneys. Plastic Design for steel structures. RCC bridge – IRC
loading, T-beam Bridge.
Reference Books:
1. Matrix Computer analysis of structures by Rubinatein M.F., Prentice Hall.
2. Pile foundation by Chellis R.D., McGraw Hill Book Co.
3. IS 4998 (Chimney) by A.K. Chopra, Prentice Hall of India.
4. Advanced R.C. Design by N.K. Raju, CBS Publication, Delhi.
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CE 439 Elements of Earthquake LTPC

Engineering
Elements of Seismology – causes and effects of earthquakes, magnitude and intensity,

accelerograms, Faults, folds, selection of sites for structures.
SDOF and MDF system in structural dynamics. Response spectrum methods. Model
superposition method. Ray lights method. Earthquake resistant design as per IS:1893 Detailing
as per IS:4326, IS:13920, IS:13827, IS:13828. Foundation Design and Retaining structures.
Reference Books:
1. Dynamics of Structures by A.K. Chopra, P.H.I.
2. Dynamics of Structures by Clough & Penzien, McGraw Hill
3. Elements of Earthquake Engineering by Jai Krishna & Chandrasekharan, South Asian
4. Structural Dynamics by M. Paz, CBS Publishers
5. Relevant IS Codes.
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CE 440 Open Channel Flow LTPC

Basic Flow Concepts

Types of channels, Classification of flow, Basic equations, Velocity distribution-velocity coefficients,
Pressure distribution in a vertical.
Energy and Momentum Principles

Specific energy, Critical flow, Section factor for critical flow computation, First hydraulic exponent,
Computation of critical flow, Specific force, Simple channel transitions.
Uniform Flow in Rigid-Boundary Channels

Shear stress on boundary, Velocity distribution in turbulent flow, Chezy’s equation, Manning’s equation,
Conveyance of a channel section, Section factor for uniform flow computation, Second hydraulic
exponent, Computation of uniform flow.
Uniform flow in mobile-Boundary Channels

Incipient motion condition – Shield’s analysis, Regimes of flow, Prediction of regimes, Flow resistance.
Design of Channels
Rigid boundary channels, Non-scouring erodible boundary channels, Alluvial channels.
Gradually Varied Flow

Differential equation of GVF, Classification of flow profiles, Analysis of flow profiles, Computation of
GVF – direct integration, simple numerical integration for prismatic and non-prismatic channels.
Hydraulic Jump
Types of jump, Characteristics of jump, General equation for jumps in prismatic channels, Jump in
horizontal and sloping rectangular channels.
Rapidly Varied Flow

Flow over sharp crested weirs, broad crested weirs, spillways, Flow under sluice gate, Brink depth.
Unsteady Flow
Waves – celerity of small gravity wave, GVUF – St. Venant’s equations, Method of characteristics, RVUF –
surges in open channels.
Reference Books:
1 Flow in Open Channel S Subramanya Tata McGraw Hill, New Delhi
2 Open Channel Hydraulics V T Chow McGraw Hill, New York
3 Open Channel Hydraulics R H Ftrench McGraw Hill, New York
4 Open Channel Flow M H Chaudhry Prentice-Hall of India
5 Flow through Open Channels K G Ranga Raju Tata McGraw Hill, New Delhi.
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CE 409 Professional Practice & LTPC

Construction Management
Eighth Semester 3 00 6
Principles of project contracts, types of contract documents, types of contracts, tender &
agreements, acceptance of tenders, earnest money & security deposits, breach of contracts and
arbitration.
Project Management through network, critical path method, early & late time calculations,
Float, resource allocation.
Programme evaluation & Review technique, expected times and slack, critical path, probability
of completion time of a project.
Competitive bidding in construction industry, bidding strategy, Freidman’s model, Gate’s

model, Fine’s model, effect of estimating inaccuracy, margin lost in competition, effect of
estimating accuracy, No. of bidders, success rate sensitivity analysis, Risk analysis & decision
trees, Lime of balancing, network compression, Prefabrication, modular co-ordination and
standardization.
Concrete production plants, batching, mixing and compaction of concrete, pumping of concrete,
curing methods, concreting in hot and cold weather, concreting under water. Guniting and
shortcreting , shoring and underpinning, formwork, building bye laws.
Reference Books:
Construction Engineering and S Seetharaman Umesh Publication
Management
Construction Equipment its Mahesh Verma Metropolitan Book Co. Ltd.
Planning and Application
Contract & Estimates B S Patil
Construction Equipment & S Peurofoy McGraw Hill International
Methods
Optimization Theory & S S Rao Wiley Eastern Ltd., New Delhi
Application
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CE 410 Irrigation Engineering LTPC

Introduction
definition, necessity, types, advantages and disadvantages of irrigation.
Soil Water-plant Relationship

Soil-water plant relationship, soil-fertility and crop rotation, crop-water relationship, manure and
fertilizers for improving soil characteristics, principal crops in India.
Water-requirements of Crops
factors affecting water-requirement of crops, consumptive use of water, determination of irrigation water
requirement, command area, delta, duty, base period, relation between delta, duty and base period, Kor
depth and Kor period.
Tube Well Irrigation

Source, objectives, types of tube-well.
Flow Irrigation
(a) Unlined canal-Lacey’s theory, design of canal based on silt theory.
(b) Lined canal-necessity of lining, selection of lining, types of canal lining and their brief description,
design consideration for line canal, maintenance of irrigation canals, Economical considerations of lining
a canal.
Water-logging
Definition, adverse effects of water-logging, causes of water-logging, anti-water logging measures,
Drainage system design.
Canal Head Works

Definition of diversion works and storage weirs and barrages, general layout and the components of
head-words, Application of Khosla’s theory of independent variables.
Canal fall
Necessity and location, types of fall, component of fall, design of fall with hydraulic consideration-
vertical drop fall and glacis fall.
Cross Drainage Works

Necessity, types of cross drainage work, selection of suitable type of cross drainage works. Design
principles only.
Sprinkler Irrigation, Drip irrigation and Lift Irrigation

Definitions, advantages of sprinkler irrigation, special uses of sprinkler, component parts of sprinkler
system, component parts of drip irrigation, description and advantages of drip irrigation system, lift, lift
from river, types of pumps used for lifting water, selection of pumps.
Reference Books:
Irrigation and Water Power Engineering Punmia, Pandey & Lal Laxmi Publication
Irrigation and Water Power Engineering P N Modi & S M Smith
Irrigation Engineering & Hydraulic S K Garg Khanna Publications
Structures Irrigation Engineering G L Asawa Willey Eastern Ltd.
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CE 411 Transportation Engineering - II LTPC

Railway Engineering
Introduction-Advantages, classification, gauges. Railway Track. - Components & their
functions, Cross-section, Stresses, coning of wheels, Wear & Creep of Rails, Failure, Joints,
Fittings and fixtures, Ballast, Sleepers and Drainage. Geometric Design – Alignments, Gradient
& Grade Compensation, Super elevation & negative super elevation, equilibrium cant & cant
deficiency , Horizontal curves, and transition curves. Points and Crossing . Stations and Yards .
Signaling and interlocking. Tractions and Tractive Resistance . Construction and Maintenance.
Airport Engineering
Airport Planning – Aircraft characteristics, Airport site selection and planning. Airport
obstructions – Zoning laws, Imaginary surfaces, Approach Zone, Turning Zone. Runway and
Taxiway Design – Runway Orientation, Runway length & corrections, Configurations,
Geometric elements of Taxiway, Exit Taxiway, Fillets, Separation clearance, ICAO & FAA
specifications. Airport layout – Holding aprons, Hangers, Parking, Terminal Building. Visual
aids and Traffic Control – Airport marking & lighting, Air traffic control aids, Heliports,
Developments of airports in India.
Reference Books:
A Text Book of Railway Saxena S C & Arora S P Dhanpat Rain & Sons, New Delhi
Engineering
Indian Railway Track M M Agarwal Sachdeva Press, New Delhi
Airport Planning & Design Khanna S K, Arora M G & Jain SS Nemchand Bros., Roorkee
Planning & Design of Airports Hernjeff R & Makelvey McGraw Hill, New York
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CE 414 Environmental Studies LTPC

All Branches
Unit 1: The multidisciplinary nature of environmental studies

Definition, scope and importance. Need for public awareness.
Unit 2: Natural Resources:

Renewable and non-renewable resources:
Natural resources and associated problems.
a) Forest resources: Use and over-exploitation, deforestation, dams and their effects on forests and
tribal people.
b) Water resources: Use and over-utilization of surface and ground water, floods, drought, dams
benefits and problems.
c) Mineral resources: Use and exploitation, environmental effects of extracting and using mineral
resources, case studies.
d) Food resources: Fertilizer-pesticide problems, water logging, salinity, case studies.
e) Energy resources: Growing energy needs, renewable and non-renewable energy sources, use of
alternate energy sources. Case studies.
f) Land resources: Land as a resource, land degradation, man induced landslides, soil erosion and
desertification.
 Role of an individual in conservation of natural resources.
 Equitable use of resources for sustainable lifestyles.
Unit 3: Ecosystems
 Concept of an ecosystem.
 Producers, consumers and decomposers.
 Energy flow in the ecosystem.
 Ecological succession.
 Food chains, food webs and ecological pyramids.
Unit 4: Biodiversity and its conservation
Unit 5: Environmental Pollution
Definition
 Causes, effects and control measures of:-

(a) Air pollution, (b) Water pollution, (c) Soil pollution,(d) Marine pollution, (e) Noise
pollution, (f) Thermal pollution, (g) Nuclear hazards.
 Solid waste Management: Causes, effects and control measures of urban and industrial
wastes.
 Role of an individual in prevention of pollution.
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 Pollution case studies.

 Disaster management: floods, earthquake, cyclone and landslides.
Unit 6: Social Issues and the Environment

 From Unsustainable to Sustainable development
 Water conservation, rain water harvesting, watershed management
 Environmental ethics: Issues and possible solutions.
 Climate change, global warming, acid rain, ozone layer depletion,
nuclear accidents and holocaust, Case studies.
 Environment Protection Act.

 Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act.
 Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act.
 Public awareness.
Unit 7: Human Population and the Environment
 Population growth, variation among nations.
 Population explosion-Family Welfare Programme.
 Environment and human health.
 Human Rights.
 Value Education
 HIV/AIDS.
 Women and Child Welfare.
Unit 8: Field Work
 Visit to a local area to document environmental assets-river/forest/grassland/hill/
mountain.
 Visit to a local polluted site-Urban/Rural/Industrial/Agricultural.
 Study of common plants, insects, birds.
 Study of simple ecosystems-pond, river, hill slopes, etc. (Field work Equal to 5 lecture
hours)
Reference Books:
Environmental Biology K C Agarwal Nidi Publication Ltd., Bikaner
Biodiversity of India Bharucha Erach Mapin Publishers
Marine Pollution R S Clark Clanderson Press Oxford
Environmental Chemistry A K De Wiley Eastern Ltd.
Matter Hazardous A K Bhaskar Techno-Science Publications
Environmental Science Miller T G Jr. Wadsworth Publishing Co.
Essentials of Ecology Townsend C, Harper J, & Blackwell Science
Michael Begon
Introduction to air pollution Trivedi R K & P K Goel Techno-Science Publications
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Electives – III (Open)
CE 441 Finite Element Methods in LTPC

Engineering
Introduction: Basic theory of finite Element method, application of finite element method, Advantages
and disadvantages.
Elasticity: Elasticity Theory, displacements and strains, stress transformations, strain transformation,
Equilibrium, Compatibility, constitutive law, boundary conditions, Plane stress, plane strain, Saint
Venant’s principle.
Energy Variational Principles and Ritz techniques: Work, energy and their complementary
counterparts, Principle of virtual work, Energy principles, Rayleigh-Ritz method, Galerkin’s method,
Matrix algebra and Gaussian elimination.
Element properties: Displacement models, convergence requirements, shape functions, element strains
and stresses, element stiffness matrix.
Isoparametric Elements: Two dimensional isoparametric elements, computation pf stiffness matrix,

Convergence Criteria.
One dimensional Problems: Finite element modeling, co-ordinates and shape functions, the potential
energy approach, Galerkin approach , Global stiffness, Load vectors, Boundary conditions, quadratic
shape functions, Temperature effects.
Two Dimensional Stress Analysis: Structural idealization, Triangular elements, rectangular element,
displacements in terms of nodal displacements, strains in terms of displacements, constitutive relations,
nodal forces using equilibrium, Element stiffness, Introduction to boundary conditions, Solution of
equations for nodal displacements.
Two dimensional pin-joined Truss : Structure, displacement co-ordinates, degrees of freedom,

coordinate system, Topology of structures, support conditions, element stiffness, element assembly into
Global stiffness matrix, introduction to boundary conditions, calculation of stresses in members.
Reference Books:
1. Introduction to lfinite Elements in Engineering by T.K. Chandrupatia and A.D. Belegundu, Prentice
Hall of India Pvt. Ltd.
2. Finite Element analysis (Theory & Programming) by C.S. Krishnamurthy, Tata McGraw Hill
Publishing Co. Ltd.
3. Finite Element analysis in Engineering Design by S. Rajasekharan, Wheeler Publishing, Allabahad.
4. Finite Element methods by K.S. Bathe and E.L. Wilson, Prentice Hall of India.
5. Finite Element Methods in Engineering Sciences by O.C. Zeinkiewicz, McGraw Hill Book Co.
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CE 442 Optimization Methods in LTPC

Engineering Design
Introduction to optimization – Definitions, classification, overview of topics. Single variable

optimization algorithms – optimality criteria, bracketing methods, region elimination methods,
point estimation methods, gradient based methods, root finding using optimization techniques.
Multivariable optimization algorithms – optimality criteria, direct search methods, gradient

based methods.
Constrained optimization algorithms – Kuhn-Tucker conditions, algorithms for solving Non-

linear programming problems, LPP.
Introduction to Genetic algorithms.
Reference Books:
1. Introduction to Linear and Nonlinear Programming by DG Luenberger, Addison Wesley.
2. Non-linear Programming Theory and Algorithms by MS Bazarra, HD Sherali & CM Shetty, John Wiley
CE 443 Evolutionary Algorithms in Search LTPC

and Optimization
Traditional optimization methods. Foundations of Genetics Algorithms – reproduction,

crossover and mutation. Analysis of GA operators – mathematical foundations. Application of
Genetic algorithms in Engineering, Multi-objective optimization - Engineering applications.
Introduction to simulated annealing.
Reference Book:
Genetic Algorithms in Search, Optimization and Machine Learning by DE Goldberg, Addison Wesley
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CE 446 Hydraulic Structures LTPC

Dams and their Characteristics

Classification of dams, Features, advantages and disadvantages of each type, Selection of type of dam.
Investigation of Dam Site

Various phases of investigation, Geological investigation, Sub-surface exploration, Choice of location,
Foundation treatment, Economic height of dam.
River Diversion
Diversion schemes, Phases of diversion, Diversion flood, Tunnels, Cofferdams.
Gravity Dams
Forces acting on gravity dams, Load combinations for design, Modes of failure and stability
requirements, Structural competency of gravity dams, Practical profile, Stability analysis, Design of non-
overflow and overflow sections by single-step method.
Arch Dams
Types of arch dams, Forces acting on arch dams, Method of analysis, Most economical central angle,
Design of arch dams based on cylinder theory.
Embankment Dams
Types of embankment dams, Earth dams- types , Causes of failure and stability requirements, Design
criteria, Preliminary design, Seepage analysis-Flow net, Phreatic line, Stability analysis- Safety of
u/s slope against rapid draw-down, Safety of d/s slope against steady seepage.
Hollow and Buttress Dams

Hollow gravity dams, Buttress dams- Types of buttress dams, Forces acting on buttress dams, Design
of deck-slab type buttress dams.
Weirs and Barrages

Types of weirs, Causes of failure, Design of weirs on permeable foundation, Bligh’s creep theory, Khoslas
theory-method of independent variables.
Instrumentation
Instrumentation in dams, Types of instruments, Deformation measurement of dam body and its
foundation, Surveying instruments.
Reference Books:
1 Irrigation and Water Power Engineering Punmia & Lal Standard Publishers, New Delhi.
2 Irrigation Engineering & Hydraulic Structures Garg Khanna Publishers, New Delhi.
3 Irrigation, Water Power & Water Resources Arora Standard Publishers, New Delhi.
Engineering
4 Concrete Dams Sharma Metropolitan, New Delhi.
5. Water Resource Engineering Linsley McGraw Hill, New Delhi.
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CE 447 Hydraulic Machines LTPC

INTRODUCTION
Types of hydraulics machines-turbines, pumps. Theory of rotodynamic machines-Euler’s equation.
IMPULSE TURBINES
Work done by impulse turbine, Power produced by an impulse turbine, Efficiencies of an impulse turbine, Design of
Pelton wheel turbine, Other Impulse turbines.
REACTION TURBINES
Differences between an impulse and a reaction turbine, Classification of reaction turbines, Power produced by a
reaction turbine, Efficiencies of reaction turbine, Francis Turbine, Kaplan Turbine, Cavitation in reaction turbines,
Draft tube, Types of draft tubes, Efficiencies of Draft tube, Other reaction turbines.
GOVERNING OF TURBINES
Purpose of governing, Elements of governing system, Double regulation of turbines, Governing of impulse turbine,
Governing of reaction turbines, Relief valve or pressure regulator.
PERFORMANCES OF TURBINES
Characteristic of turbines, Unit power, unit speed and unit discharge, Specific speed of a turbine their significances,
Selection of turbines based on head of water and also based on specific speed, Characteristic curves of turbines.
RECIPROCATING PUMP
Pumps and its classifications, Reciprocating pump, Types, Discharge , Power required, Slip of the pump, Indicator
diagram, Variation of pressure in the suction and delivery pipes, Effect of acceleration of the piston on indicator
diagram, Effect of friction in the suction and delivery pipes on the indicator diagram, Maximum speed of the rotating
crank with air-vessels, Work done against friction with or without air-vessels, Work saved against friction.
CENTRIFUGAL PUMP
Advantages of centrifugal pump over reciprocating pump, Components of a centrifugal pump, Working of a
centrifugal pump, Workdone by the impeller , Heads of pumps, Losses and efficiencies , Multistage centrifugal
pumps, Specific speed, Characteristic of a centrifugal pump, Priming , Minimum starting speed, Selection of pumps,
Operational difficulties in centrifugal pump.
HYDRO- ELECTRIC DEVELOPMENTS

Water wheels - their types and working principles, Advantages and disadvantages of water wheels, Development of
water turbines their classification and working principles, Advantages of water turbines, Hydro-electric plants their
classification, Essential components and layouts, Advantages and disadvantages of hydro- electric plants, Pumped
storage plants.
Reference books:
1 Hydraulic Machines Dr. Jagadish Lal Metropolitan Publication
2 Fluid Machines S.S Rattan Khanna Publishers
3 Hydraulic Machines, Theory & Design Vasandani Khanna Publishers
4 Hydraulic Machines Banga & Sharma Khanna Publishers
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CE 444 Artificial Neural Networks in LTPC

Engineering
Introduction to artificial neural Networks – concept and issues. Multi-layer networks, Auto-
associative and hetero-associative nets, Learning in Neural nets, supervised and unsupervised
learning. Application of artificial Neural Networks, ANN simulators.
Reference Books:
1. Fundamentals of Neural Networks by L Faussett, Prentice Hall.
2. An Introduction to Neural Networks by JA Anderson, MIT Press, Cambridge.
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Civil Engineering B. Tech. Course Structure:
1st Semester:
Code Subject L-T-P Credit
PH 101 Physics – I 3-1-0 8
CH 101 Chemistry – I 3-1-0 8
CH 102 Chemistry lab – I 0-0-2 2
PH 102 Physics lab – I 0-0-2 2
HU 101 Humanities – I (English) 3-0-0 6
CS 101 Introduction to Computing 3-1-0 8
CS 102 Computing lab 0-0-3 3
CE 101 Engineering Graphics 1-0-2 4
MA 101 Mathematics – I 3-1-0 8
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TOTAL 16-4-9
NSS/NCC/NSO (non-credit)
2nd Semester:
Code Subject L-T-P Credit
PH 103 Physics – II 3-1-0 8
CH 103 Chemistry – II 3-1-0 8
PH 104 Physics lab – II 0-0-2 2
CH 104 Chemistry lab – II 0-0-2 2
EE 101 Electrical Science – I 3-1-0 8
MA 102 Mathematics – II 3-1-0 8
ME 102 Engineering Mechanics 3-1-0 8
ME 103 Engineering Mechanics lab 0-0-2 2
ME 101 Workshop 0-0-3 3
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TOTAL 15-5-9
NSS/NCC/NSO (non-credit)
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3rd Semester:
Code Subjects L-T-P Credit

CE 211 Strength of Materials 3-1-0 8
HU 201 Humanities-II (Industrial Sociology and 3-0-0 6
Accountancy)
MA 201 Mathematics-III 3-1-0 8
ET 201 Electrical Science-II 3-1-0 8
CE 201 Building Materials & Construction 2-1-0 6
CE 202 Surveying-I 2-1-0 6
CE 203 Survey Practical-I 0-0-2 2
ET 202 Electrical Science Laboratoryi 0-0-2 2
TOTAL 16-5-4 46
4th Semester:

CE 212 Fluid Mechanics 3-0-0 6
CE 204 Engineering Geology 3-0-0 6
MA 204 Mathematics IV 2-1-0 6
CE 205 Transportation Engineering-I 2-1-0 6
CE 206 Surveying – II 2-1-0 6
CE 207 Engineering Geology Practical 0-0-4 4
CE 208 Structural Analysis – I 3-1-0 8
CE 209 Transportation Engineering. Practical-I 0-0-2 2
CE 210 Survey Practical-II 0-0-2 2
TOTAL 15-4-8 46
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5th Semester:
CE 301 Estimation & Valuation 2-1-0 6
CE 302 Environmental Engineering-I 3-1-0 8
CE 303 Geotechnical Engineering 3-1-0 8
CE 304 Structural Analysis-II 3-1-0 8
CE 305 Structural Design-I 3-1-0 8
CE 306 Geotechnical Engineering Practical 0-0-2 2
CE 307 Environmental Engineering Practical 0-0-2 2
CE 308 Functional Planning of Buildings 2-0-2 6
TOTAL 16-5-6 48
6th Semester:
HU 301 Humanities-III (Managerial Economics) 3-1-0 8
CE 314 Hydraulic Engineering 3-0-0 6
CE 309 Foundation Engineering 3-1-0 8
CE 310 Structural Analysis-III 3-1-0 8
CE 311 Structural Design-II 3-1-0 8
CE 315 Hydraulic Engineering Lab 0-0-2 2
CE 312 Concrete & Structure Lab 0-0-2 2
CE 313 Environmental Engineering-II 2-1-0 6
TOTAL 17-5-4 48
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7th Semester:

CE 401 Structural Design-III 3-1-0 8
CE 402 Numerical Analysis and Computer 3-0-0 6
Application in Civil Engineering
CE 403 Hydrology & Flood Control 3-1-0 8
CE XXX Elective –I 3-1-0 8
CE 405 Project-I 0-0-7 7
CE 406 Industrial Training - 2
CE 407 Numerical Analysis and Computer 0-0-2 2
Application in Civil Engineering Practical
CE XXX Elective-II 3-1-0 8
TOTAL 15-4-9 49
8th Semester:
HU 401 Management and Economics of Globalization 3-0-0 6
CE 409 Professional Practice & Construction 3-0-0 6
Management
CE 410 Irrigation Engineering 3-1-0 8
CE 411 Transportation Engineering-II 2-1-0 6
CE XXX Elective III (Open) 2-1-0 6
CE 413 Project-II 0-0-13 13
CE 414 Environmental Studies 3-0-0 6
TOTAL 16-3-13 51
Total Credits in B. Tech (Civil Engineering) course = 386
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Electives: 7th and 8th Semester
Elective-I (Any one)
1. CE 421 Concrete Technology

2. CE 422 Advanced Foundation Engineering.
3. CE 423 Advanced Environmental Engineering
4. CE 424 Matrix Method of Structural Analysis
5. CE 425 Introduction to Remote Sensing
6. CE 426 Advance Surveying
7. CE 427 Computer Aided Civil Engineering. Drawings
8. CE 428 Ground Improvement and Rock Mechanics
Elective-II (Any one)
1. CE 429 Energy Efficient Building Design

2. CE 430 Bridge Engineering
3. CE 431 CAD in Civil Engineering.
4. CE 432 Water Resources Development
5. CE 433 Ground Water System Management
6. CE 434 Urban Transportation System
7. CE 435 Elements of Remote Sensing and GIS
8. CE 436 Advanced Hydrology
9. CE 437 Traffic Engineering
10. CE 438 Advanced Structural Engineering
11. CE 439 Elements of Earthquake Engineering
12. CE 440 Open Channel Flow
Elective-III (Open) (Any one)
1. CE 441 Finite Element Methods in Engineering.

2. CE 442 Optimization Methods in Engineering. Design
3. CE 443 Evolutionary Algorithm in Search and Optimization
4. CE 444 Artificial Neural Networks in Engineering.
5. CE 446 Hydraulic Structure
6. CE 447 Hydraulic Machines
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CE 101 Engineering Graphics LTPC

Projections of points and straight lines

Projections of planes and solids

* Self-study only, not to be included in examinations.

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CE 201 Building Materials and Construction LTPC

Building and Its Types

Doors and Windows

Title Author Publication

CE 202 Surveying - I LTPC

Chain and Tape Survey

Plane Table Surveying

Title Author(s) Publication

CE 203 Surveying Practical - I LTPC

CE 211 Strength of Materials LTPC

Simple stresses and Strains

Bending moments and Shear forces

Torsional stresses in shafts

Combined Bending and Direct Stresses

Column and Struts

CE 212 Fluid Mechanics LTPC

Dynamics of Fluid Flow

Orifice and Mouthpiece

Notches and Weirs

Flow through Pipes

CE 204 Engineering Geology LTPC

CE 207 Engineering Geology Practical LTPC

CE 205 Transportation Engineering - I LTPC

Highway Planning and Surveying

Elements, Specifications and Design principles.

Traffic studies & their uses, Controls, Intersections.

CE 206 Surveying - II LTPC

Calculation of Area and Volumes

Setting out Works

General Survey and Specifications

Total station Instruments

CE 208 Structural Analysis - I LTPC

Introduction to Structural analysis

Statically Determinate Beams

Strain Energy and Virtual work

Analysis of Pin-Jointed Structure

Column and Strut

CE 209 Transportation Engineering LTPC

Test on Road Aggregates

CE 210 Surveying Practical - II LTPC

CE 301 Estimation & Valuation LTPC

RCC Works & structures

Roads & Bridges

APWD Schedule of Rates PWD Assam PWD

Public Water Supply Scheme

CE 303 Geotechnical Engineering LTPC

Compressibility and Consolidation

Shear Strength of Soil

Lateral Earth Pressure

CE 304 Structural Analysis - II LTPC

Classical Displacement Method

Classical Force Method

CE 307 Environmental Engineering LTPC

Solid determination, Dissolved oxygen determination, Iron Concentration, determination,

CE 305 Structural Design - I LTPC

CE 308 Functional Planning of Buildings LTPC