Semester 6

Theory

Construction Engineering & Management (101602) - 3 CreditsPYQs

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Basics of Construction- Unique features of construction, construction projects- types and features, phases of a project, agencies involved and their methods of execution.

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Construction project planning- Stages of project planning: pre-tender planning, pre- construction planning, detailed construction planning, role of client and contractor, level of detail. Process of development of plans and schedules, work break-down structure, activity lists, assessment of work content, concept of productivities, estimating durations, sequence of activities, activity utility data; Techniques of planning- Bar charts, Gantt Charts. Networks: basic terminology, types of precedence relationships, preparation of CPM networks: activity on link and activity on node representation, computation of float values, critical and semi critical paths, calendaring networks. PERT- Assumptions underlying PERT analysis, determining three time estimates, analysis, slack computations, calculation of probability of completion.

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Construction Methods basics: Types of foundations and construction methodsBasics of Formwork and StagingCommon building construction methods (conventional walls and slabs; conventional framed structure with blockwork walls; Modular construction methods for repetitive works; Precast concrete construction methods; Basics of Slip forming for tall structures; Basic construction methods for steel structures; Basics of construction methods for Bridges.

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Construction Equipment basics: Conventional construction methods Vs Mechanized methods and advantages of latter; Equipment for Earthmoving, Dewatering; Concrete mixing, transporting & placing; Cranes, Hoists and other equipment for lifting; Equipment for transportation of materials. Equipment Productivities. Planning and organizing construction site and resources- Site: site layout including enabling structures, developing site organization, Documentation at site; Manpower: planning, organizing, staffing, motivation; Materials: concepts of planning, procurement and inventory control; Equipment: basic concepts of planning and organizing; Funds: cash flow, sources of funds; Histograms and S-Curves. Earned Value; Resource Scheduling- Bar chart, line of balance technique, resource constraints and conflicts; resource aggregation, allocation, smoothening and leveling. Common Good Practices in Construction.

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Project Monitoring & Control- Supervision, record keeping, periodic progress reports, periodical progress meetings. Updating of plans: purpose, frequency and methods of updating. Common causes of time and cost overruns and corrective measures. Basics of Modern Project management systems such as Lean Construction; Use of Building Information Modelling (BIM) in project management; Quality control: concept of quality, quality of constructed structure, use of manuals and checklists for quality control, role of inspection, basics of statistical quality control. Safety, Health and Environment on project sites: accidents; their causes, effects and preventive measures, costs of accidents, occupational health problems in construction, organizing for safety and health.

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Contracts Management basics: Importance of contractsTypes of Contractsparties to a contractCommon contract clauses (Notice to proceed, rights and duties of various parties, notices to be given, Contract Duration and Price. Performance parameters; Delays, penalties and liquidated damages; Force Majeure, Suspension and Termination. Changes & variations, Dispute Resolution methods. Construction Costs: Make-up of construction costs; Classification of costs, timecost trade-off in construction projects, compression and decompression.

References

Varghese, P.C., “Building Construction”, Prentice Hall India, 2007.
National Building Code, Bureau of Indian Standards, New Delhi, 2017.
Chudley, R., Construction Technology, ELBS Publishers, 2007.
Peurifoy, R.L. Construction Planning, Methods and Equipment, McGraw Hill, 2011
Nunnally, S.W. Construction Methods and Management, Prentice Hall, 2006
Jha, Kumar Neeraj., Construction Project management, Theory & Practice, Pearson
Education India, 2015
Punmia, B.C., Khandelwal, K.K., Project Planning with PERT and CPM, Laxmi
Publications, 2016.

Design of Steel Structure (101603) - 3 CreditsPYQs

2L + 1T + 0P0/16 topics done

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Introduction: Steel structures, material properties, Limit states and design philosophies; analysis and design methods, Loads, partial safety factors and load combinations, analysis of roof for wind loads. Codes and standards. Section Classification: Plastic, compact, semi- compact, and slender sections.

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Connections: Structural fasteners - Rivets, bolts and welds, strength under combined stresses, Bolted and Welded Connections - Simple and Eccentric and Column bases.

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Tension members: Design based on net section including shear lag effects and block shear, lug angles. Compression members.

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Design for flexural and flexural-torsional bucklingEffective length factor: Sway and Non- sway framesLocal bucklingBuilt-up columns - Battens and lacings. Laterally Supported and Unsupported Beams.

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Design strength using shear-moment interactionBuilt-up beamsShear buckling strengthPlate girders and design of stiffenersLateral torsional bucklingEffect of restraints and effective length.

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Beam-Columns: Effect of axial load on flexure behaviourP-M interaction and moment amplificationFlexural torsional buckling and Bi-axial bending.

References

Mc Cormac, J.C., Nelson, J.K. Jr., Structural Steel Design. 3rd edition. Prentice Hall,
N.J., 2003.
Galambos, T.V., Lin, F.J., Johnston, B.G., Basic Steel Design with LRFD, Prentice
Hall, 1996
Segui, W. T., LRFD Steel Design, 2nd Ed., PWS Publishing, Boston.
Salmon, C.G. and Johnson, J.E., Steel Structures: Design and Behavior, 3rd Edition,
Harper & Row, Publishers, New York, 1990.
Related Codes of Practice of BIS
NBC, National Building Code, BIS (2017).
ASCE, Minimum Design Loads for Buildings and Other Structures, ASCE 7-02,
American Society of Civil Engineers, Virginia, 2002.
Subramanian, N. (2010). Steel Structures: Design and Practice, Oxford University
Press.
Duggal, S.K. (2014). Limit State Design of Steel Structures, McGraw Hill.

Engineering Economics, Estimation & Costing (101604) - 2 Credits

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Basic Principles and Methodology of Economics. Demand/Supply – elasticity –Government Policies and Application. Theory of the Firm and Market Structure. Basic Macro-economic Concepts (including GDP/GNP/NI/Disposable Income) and Identities for both closed and open economies. Aggregate demand and Supply (IS/LM). Price Indices (WPI/CPI)Interest ratesDirect and Indirect Taxes. Public Sector Economics –WelfareExternalitiesLabour Market. Components of Monetary and Financial SystemCentral Bank –Monetary AggregatesCommercial Banks & their functionsCapital and Debt Markets. Monetary and Fiscal Policy Tools & their impact on the economy – Inflation and Phillips Curve.

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Elements of Business/Managerial Economics and forms of organizations. Cost & Cost Control –TechniquesTypes of CostsLifecycle costsBudgetsBreak even AnalysisCapital BudgetingApplication of Linear Programming. Investment Analysis – NPVROIIRRPayback PeriodDepreciationTime value of money (present and future worth of cash flows). Business Forecasting –Elementary techniques. Statements – Cash flowFinancial. Case Study Method.

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Indian economy - Brief overview of post-independence period – plans. Post reform GrowthStructure of productive activity. Issues of Inclusion – SectorsStates/RegionsGroups of people (M/F)Urbanization. Employment–InformalOrganizedUnorganizedPublicPrivate. Challenges and Policy Debates in MonetaryFiscalSocialExternal sectors.

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Estimation / Measurements for various items- Introduction to the process of Estimation; Use of relevant Indian Standard Specifications for the same, taking out quantities from the given requirements of the work, comparison of different alternatives, Bar bending schedules, Mass haul Diagrams, Estimating Earthwork and Foundations, Estimating Concrete and Masonry, Finishes, Interiors, MEP works; BIM and quantity take-offs; adding equipment costs; labour costs; rate analysis; Material survey-Thumb rules for computation of materials requirement for different materials for buildings, percentage breakup of the cost, cost sensitive index, market survey of basic materials. Use of Computers in quantity surveying.

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Specifications-Types, requirements and importance, detailed specifications for buildings, roads, minor bridges and industrial structures. Rate analysis-Purpose, importance and necessity of the same, factors affecting, task work, daily output from different equipment/ productivity.

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Tender- Preparation of tender documents, importance of inviting tenders, contract types, relative merits, prequalification. general and special conditions, termination of contracts, extra work and Changes, penalty and liquidated charges, Settlement of disputes, R.A. Bill & Final Bill, Payment of advance, insurance, claims, price variation, etc. Preparing Bids- Bid Price buildup: Material, Labour, Equipment costs, Risks, Direct & Indirect Overheads, Profits; Bid conditions, alternative specifications; Alternative Bids. Bid process management. Introduction to Acts pertaining to-Minimum wages, Workman's compensation, Contracts, Arbitration, Easement rights.

References

Mankiw Gregory N. (2002), Principles of Economics, Thompson Asia.
V. Mote, S. Paul, G. Gupta(2004), Managerial Economics, Tata McGraw Hill.
Misra, S.K. and Puri (2009), Indian Economy, Himalaya.
Pareek Saroj (2003), Textbook of Business Economics, Sunrise Publishers.
M Chakravarty, Estimating, Costing Specifications & Valuation.
Joy P K, Handbook of Construction Management, Macmillan.
B.S. Patil, Building & Engineering Contracts.
Relevant Indian Standard Specifications.
World Bank Approved Contract Documents.
FIDIC Contract Conditions.
Acts Related to Minimum Wages, Workmen‟s Compensation, Contract, and
Arbitration.
Typical PWD Rate Analysis documents.
UBS Publishers & Distributors, Estimating and Costing in Civil Engineering: Theory
and Practice including Specification and Valuations,2016.
Dutta, B.N., Estimating and Costing in Civil Engineering (Theory & Practice), UBS
Publishers, 2016.

Environmental Engineering-II (101605) - 3 CreditsPYQs

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Sewage- Domestic and Storm waterQuantity of SewageSewage flow variations. Conveyance of sewage- Sewersshapes design parametersoperation and maintenance of sewersSewage pumpingSewerageSewer appurtenancesDesign of sewerage systems. Small bore systemsStorm Water- Quantification and design of Storm waterSewage and SullagePollution due to improper disposal of sewageNational River cleaning plansWastewater treatmentaerobic and anaerobic treatment systemssuspended and attached growth systemsrecycling of sewage –quality requirements for various purposes.

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Solid waste management-Municipal solid waste, Composition and various chemical and physical parameters of MSW, MSW management: Collection, transport, treatment and disposal of MSW. Special MSW: waste from commercial establishments and other urban areas, solid waste from construction activities, biomedical wastes,

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Effects of solid waste on environment: effects on air, soil, water surface and ground health hazards. Disposal of solid waste-segregation, reduction at source, recovery and recycle. Disposal methods- Integrated solid waste management.

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Hazardous waste: Types and nature of hazardous waste as per the HW Schedules of regulating authorities.

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Government authorities and their roles in water supply, sewerage disposal.

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Solid waste management and monitoring/control of environmental pollution.

References

Introduction to Environmental Engineering and Science by Gilbert Masters, Prentice
Hall, New Jersey.
Introduction to Environmental Engineering by P. Aarne Vesilind, Susan M. Morgan,
Thompson /Brooks/Cole; Second Edition 2008.
Peavy, H.s, Rowe, D.R, Tchobanoglous, G. Environmental Engineering, Mc-Graw
Hill International Editions, New York 1985.
MetCalf and Eddy. Wastewater Engineering, Treatment, Disposal and Reuse, Tata
McGraw-Hill, New Delhi.
Manual on Water Supply and Treatment. Ministry of Urban Development, New
Delhi.
Plumbing Engineering. Theory, Design and Practice, S.M. Patil, 1999
Integrated Solid Waste Management, Tchobanoglous, Theissen & Vigil. McGraw Hill
Publication
Manual on Sewerage and Sewage Treatment Systems, Part A, B and C. Central Public
Health and Environmental Engineering Organization, Ministry of Urban
Development.

Geotechnical Engineering -II (101606) - 3 CreditsPYQs

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Consolidation of Soil - Introduction, comparison between compaction and consolidation, initial, primary & secondary consolidation, spring analogy for primary consolidation, interpretation of consolidation test results, Terzaghi‟s theory of consolidation, final settlement of soil deposits, computation of consolidation settlement and secondary consolidation.

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Shear Strength - Mohr circle and its characteristics, principal planes, relation between major and minor principal stresses, Mohr-Coulomb theory, types of shear tests: direct shear test, merits of direct shear test, triaxial compression tests, test behaviour of UU, CU and CD tests, pore-pressure measurement, computation of effective shear strength parameters unconfined compression test, vane shear test.

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Stability of Slopes - Introduction, types of slopes and their failure mechanisms, factor of safety, analysis of finite and infinite slopes, wedge failure Swedish circle method, friction circle method, stability numbers and charts.

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Soil Exploration- Introduction, methods of site exploration and soil investigation, , geophysical and advance soil exploration methods.

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Methods of boring, soil samplers, sampling procedures, trail pits, borings, penetrometer tests, analysis of borehole logs.

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Application of soil mechanics to determine earth pressures, analysis of retaining walls, cuts & excavations and sheet piles, stability of slopes, instrumentation.

References

Soil Mechanics by Craig R.F., Chapman & Hall
Fundamentals of Soil Engineering by Taylor, John Wiley & Sons
An Introduction to Geotechnical Engineering, by Holtz R.D. and Kovacs, W.D.,
Prentice Hall, NJ
Principles of Geotechnical Engineering, by Braja M. Das, Cengage Learning
Principles of Foundation Engineering, by Braja M. Das, Cengage Learning
Essentials of Soil Mechanics and Foundations: Basic Geotechnics by David F. Mc
Carthy
Soil Mechanics in Engineering Practice by Karl Terzaghi, Ralph B. Peck, and
Gholamreza Mesri.
Geotechnical Engineering: Principles and Practices of Soil Mechanics and Foundation
Engineering (Civil and Environmental Engineering) by V.N.S. Murthy.

Program Elective I

Energy Science & Engineering (101607) - 3 Credits

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Introduction to Energy Science: Scientific principles and historical interpretation to place energy use in the context of pressing societalenvironmental and climate issuesIntroduction to energy systems and resourcesIntroduction to Energysustainability & the environment

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Energy Sources: Overview of energy systems, sources, transformations, efficiency, and storage. Fossil fuels (coal, oil, oil-bearing shale and sands, coal gasification) - past, present & future, Remedies & alternatives for fossil fuels - biomass, wind, solar, nuclear, wave, tidal and hydrogen; Sustainability and environmental trade-offs of different energy systems; possibilities for energy storage or regeneration (Ex. Pumped storage hydro power projects, superconductor-based energy storages, high efficiency batteries)

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Energy & Environment: Energy efficiency and conservation; introduction to clean energy technologies and its importance in sustainable development; Carbon footprint, energy consumption and sustainability; introduction to the economics of energy; How the economic system determines production and consumption; linkages between economic and environmental outcomes; How future energy use can be influenced by economic, environmental, trade, and research policy

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Civil Engineering Projects connected with the Energy Sources: Coal mining technologies, oil exploration offshore platforms, Underground and under-sea oil pipelines, solar chimney project, wave energy caissons, coastal installations for tidal power, wind mill towers; hydro power stations above-ground and underground along with associated dams, tunnels, penstocks, etc.;

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Nuclear reactor containment buildings and associated buildingsdesign and construction constraints and testing procedures for reactor containment buildingsSpent Nuclear fuel storage and disposal systems.

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Engineering for Energy conservation: Concept of Green Building and Green ArchitectureGreen building concepts (Green building encompasses everything from the choice of building materials to where a building is located, how it is designed and operated)LEED ratingsIdentification of energy related enterprises that represent the breath of the industry and prioritizing these as candidatesEmbodied energy analysis and use as a tool for measuring sustainability. Energy Audit of Facilities and optimization of energy consumption.4. Jean-PhilippeZaccourGeorges (Eds.)(2005)Energy and Environment Set: Mathematics of Decision MakingLoulouRichardWaaubXVIII5. RistinenRobert A. KraushaarJack J. AKraushaarJack P. RistinenRobert A. (2006) Energy and the Environment2nd EditionJohn Wiley6. UNDP (2000)Energy and the Challenge of SustainabilityWorld Energy assessment.7. E H Thorndike (1976)Energy & Environment: A Primer for Scientists and EngineersAddison-Wesley Publishing Company.

References

Boyle, Godfrey (2004), Renewable Energy (2nd edition). Oxford University Press
Boyle, Godfrey, Bob Everett, and Janet Ramage (Eds.) (2004), Energy Systems
and Sustainability: Power for a Sustainable Future. Oxford University Press
Schaeffer, John (2007), Real Goods Solar Living Sourcebook: The Complete
Guide to Renewable Energy Technologies and Sustainable Living, Gaiam.

Construction Productivity (101608) - 3 Credits

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Definition of Productivity, Impact of productivities on construction duration and costs.

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Measuring productivities of construction equipment, Staff and Labour and typical benchmarks for the same.

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Productivity analysis from Daily Progress ReportsLean Construction concepts of Value Adding activitiesNon-Value Adding Activities and Non-Value Adding but Necessary Activities.

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Productivity measurements by special Lean Construction-oriented field methods such as Work SamplingTakt time analysisForeman Delay Surveys.

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Productivity improvement measures such as Value Stream MappingLocationBased management Systems5Sgood Housekeepingetc.

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Use of specialist software such as Vico for productivity studies

References

Adrian, James J.; Measuring and Improving Construction Productivity, 4th edition
Stipes Publishing, 2004 ISPB 1-58874-357-8.
Halpin, D.W. and R.W. Woodhead. 1976. Design of Construction and Process
Operations. New York: John Wiley and Sons.
Halpin, D.W. 1990. Micro CYCLONE User's Manual. Division of Construction
Engineering and Management, Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana.
Halpin, D.W. and L.S. Riggs. 1992. Planning anti Analysis of Construction
Operations.

Environmental Systems (101611) - 3 Credits

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Introduction to the concepts and applications of environmental systems analysis.

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Application of mathematical programming and modeling to the design, planning and management of engineered environmental systems, regional environmental systems, and environmental policy.

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Economic analysis, including benefit-cost analysis and management strategies.

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Concepts of tradeoff, non- inferior sets, single and multi-objective optimization.

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Practical application to case studies to convey an understanding of the complexity of actual design practice.

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Practical application to case studies to convey an understanding of data collection challenges of actual design practice.

References

Benny Joseph (2005), Environmental Studies, New Delhi, Tata McGraw Hill
Publishing co. Ltd.
Erach Bharucha (2005), Textbook of Environmental Studies for Undergraduate
Courses, Hyderabad, Universities Press.

Design of Hydraulic Structures/Irrigation Engineering (101612) - 3 Credits

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DESIGN & MAINTENANCE OF CANALS: Design of canal based on tractive force approachMaintenance of unlined channels (Based on IS 4839 – 1979 part – I)Maintenance of lined channels (Based on IS 4339 – 1979 part – II).

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Design of Canal OutletsCanal Headworks - Selection of site for storage & diversion head works - Weir or Barrages - Divide wallScouring sluice or under sluicesfish ladder.

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DAMS - Gravity dams, earth & rock fill dams, buttress dams & arch dams. - Spillways & outlet works

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Canal Regulation Works - Head RegulatorDistributary head regulatorCross regulators - Necessity of channel fallstypes of falls & design of vertical drop fall/Sharda type falls.

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Cross – Drainage Works - Types of C – D works: Aqueductssiphon AqueductsSuper passagesSiphon Super passageslevel crossingsInlet & Outlet. - Fluming of channels & design of channel transitions

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An introduction to river basis development.

References

Fundamental of Irrigation Engineering by Bharat Singh, Nemchand Bros., Roorkee,
Uttarakhand.
Irrigation & Water Power Engineering by Punima B.C., Pande Lal B.B., Laxmi
Publication Pvt. Ltd. New Delhi.
Water Resource Engineering by Garg S.K., Khanna Publishers, New Delhi.
Water Power Engineering by Dandekar MM/ Sharma KN, Vikash Publishing Pvt. Ltd
Water Resources Engineering by R.K. Linsley & J.L.H. Paulhus, McGraw Hill.
Hydroelectric Handbooks by W.P. Creager & J.D. Justin, John Wiley & Sons.

Reliability Analysis of Structures (101614) - 3 Credits

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Role of reliability in civil engineering; Historical background, random events, random variables, model uncertainty.

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Common probabilistic models; Important statistical parameters and their estimations, normal, lognormal, extreme value distribution.

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Fundamental concept of structural reliabilityDerivation of stress-strength interface equationgraphical representationCornel reliability indexreliability and failure probability computations for simple linear functions.

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Second moment conceptsFirst order second moment theoryHasofer-Lind transformationLinear and non-linear limit state functionsSolution schemesgeometric interpretation of solution schemeRackwitz-Fiessler transformation.

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First order reliability method; Stochastic models for material strength and loads.

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Reliability assessment of structural component and simple civil engineering structures.

References

Papoulis A. Probability, Random Variables and Stochastic Processes, McGraw-Hill,
New York, USA, 1991.
Ayyub B M, McCuen R H. Probability, Statistics and Reliability for Engineers and
Scientists, Chapman & Hall, Florida, USA, 2000.
Ranganathan R. Structural Reliability Analysis & Design. Jaico Publishing House,
Mumbai, India, 1999.
Melchers R E. Structural Reliability: Analysis and Prediction, John Wiley, Chichester,
Ang A H S & Tang W H. Probability Concepts in Engineering Planning and Design,
Vol II, John Wiley, New York, 1984.
Madsen H O, Krenk S and Lind N C. Methods of Structural Safety, Prentice-Hall, Inc,
Englewood Cliffs, USA, 1986.
Choi S K, Grandhi R V and Canfield R A. Reliability Based Structural Design,
SpringerVerlag, London, UK, 2007.
Haldar A & Mahadevan S. Reliability Assessment Using Stochastic Finite Element
Analysis, John-Wiely & Sons Inc., New York, USA, 2000.

Concrete Materials (101617) - 3 Credits

3L + 0T + 0P0/8 topics done

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Examines the influence of constituent materials (cements, aggregates and admixtures) on the properties of fresh and hardened concrete.

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Recycled aggregates recovered from construction and demolition wastesM-SandLight-weight aggregates.

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Use of Fly Ash in concrete; Fibre-reinforced concrete with various types of metallic and nonmetallic fibres.

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Various types of concrete such as Self Compacting Concrete, High Performance Concrete, etc.; mix design; handling and placement of concrete.

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Effect of revibration of concrete.

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Behavior of concrete under various types of loading and environment; test methods.

References

Advanced R.C.Design by Krishna Raju. 2005.
Limit State Design by A.K. Jain. 1990.
Reinforced Concrete Structures by Park and Pauley. 1975.
Reinforced Concrete Structural Elements – Behaviour Analysis and Design by
Purushothaman. 1984.
Concrete Technology by M.S. Shetty. 2006.

Structural Analysis – I (101618) - 3 CreditsPYQs

3L + 0T + 0P0/8 topics done

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Basic introductory concepts: structural systems, elements, joints, stability, equilibrium, compatibility, indeterminacy, types of loading.

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Force-displacement relation, free-body diagrams; analysis of forces in statically determinate structures: trusses (including compound and complex trusses), beams and frames (including internal hinges), cables and three hinged.

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Stability of Walled Structures.

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Influence lines for beams and trusses under moving loads; Criteria for maxima.

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Work and energy principles : principle of virtual work, potential energy and Clastingliano‟s theorems, complementary energy theorems, reciprocal theorems and Mueller Breslau‟s principle with applications.

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In statically determinate structures: Unit (dummy) load and energy methodsmoment area and conjugate beam methodsWilliot-Mohr diagrams. Introduction to Matrix Methods for determinate structures: Flexibility & Stiffness Methods.

References

Elementary Structural Analysis by Norris, Wilbur and Utku, McGraw Hill.
Basic Structural Analysis by C.S. Reddy, Tata McGraw Hill.
Intermediate Structural Analysis by C.K.Wang, McGraw Hill.
Theory of Structures – Volumes 1 and 2 by S. P. Gupta and G. S. Pandit, Tata
McGraw Hill.
Structural Analysis by L.S.Negi & R.S.Jangid, Tata McGraw Hill.
Application of Graphics in Engg. by L.B.Roy, Standard Pub. and Dist., Delhi.
Structural Analysis Vol 1 by Bhavikatti Vikash ,Publishing House Pvt. Ltd.

Soil Mechanics – I (101619) - 3 Credits

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IntroductionOrigin and Classification of soilssoil weight volume relationshipsIndex properties of soilsoil structures and Clay Minerals.

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Effective stress principleSurface tension and capillarityPermeability of soilsDarcy‟s lawtest for determination of permeabilityengineering use of permeability. Factors affecting permeability.

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Seepage analysis, flow nets, flow through dams.

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Effective stress distribution in soils under hydrodynamic conditions. Quick sandPipingPrevention of piping failures. Compressibility and Consolidation:- Consolidation Process- Spring analogyDefinitionmeasurement of consolidations- Determination of void ratio at various load incrementsTerzaghi‟s theory of one dimensional consolidationDetermination of Coefficient of consolidationAnalysis of consolidation data

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Vertical stress below applied load in soils (Boussinesq, Westergaard, and graphical solutions), one and two- dimensional cases.

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Compaction characteristicswater content – dry unit weight relationshipsOMCmaxDry unit weight field compaction control. Soil stabilization.

References

A Text Book of Soil Mechanics and Foundation Engineering by V.N.S. Murthy,
Saikripa Technical consultants, Bangalore.
Geotechnical Engineering by S. K. Gulati et. al., TMH Publication Co. Ltd., New
Delhi.
Basic and applied Soil Mechanics by Gopal Ranjan and A. S. R. Rao, Wiley Eastern
Ltd., New Delhi.
Soil Mechanics and Foundation Engineering by K. R. Arora, Standard Pub. and Dist.,
Soil Mechanics in Engineering Practice by Terzaghi and Pech, John Wiley and Sons
Inc New York.
Soil Mechanics by Lamb and Whitman, Wiley Eastern Pvt. Ltd., New Delhi.
Fundamentals of Soil Mechanics by Taylor, John Wiley and Sons Inc New Delhi.

Transportation Economics (101620) - 3 Credits

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Introductory Concepts in Transportation Decision Making: Overall transportation project development, budgeting, financial planning, the process of transportation project development, models associated with transportation impact evaluation.

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Transportation costs - Classification of transportation costs, transportation agency costs, transportation user costs, general structure and behavior of cost functions and road pricing

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Estimating Transportation Demand and Supply - supply equilibration, dynamics of transportation demand and supply, elasticity of travel demand and supply, classification of elasticity.

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Vehicle operating costs: Fuel costs - Maintenance and spares, Depreciation - Crew costs - Value of travel time savings - Accident costs.

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Economics of traffic congestion - Pricing policy; Economic analysis of projects - Methods of evaluation - Cost-benefit ratio, first year rate of return, net present value, and internal-rate of return methods.

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Indirect costs and benefits of transport projects; Financing of road projects - methods – Private Public Partnership (PPP) - Toll collection - Economic viability of Design-Build- Operate-Transfer Schemes – Risk Analysis – Value for Money analysis - Case Studies.

References

Highway investment in Developing countries - Thomas Telford Ltd., Institute of Civil
Engineers, 3rdEdition, 1983.
Winfrey R, “Economic Analysis for Highways”, International Text Book Co.,
Pennsylvania, 1969.
Dickey, J.W., “Road Project Appraisal for Developing countries”, John Wiley and
Sons. 4th Edition, 1984.
Ian Heggie, “Transport Engineering Economics”, McGraw, 3rdEdition, 1972.
Road User Cost Study - Final Report - Central Road Research Institute, New Delhi.

Infrastructure Planning and Design (101621) - 3 Credits

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Introduction: Definition of basic terminologies, role of infrastructure in economic development, types of infrastructure, measurement of infrastructure capacity, bases for quantification of demand and supply of various types of infrastructure, Indian scenario in respect of adequacy and quality.

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Infrastructure Planning: Goals and objectives of infrastructure planningIdentification and quantification of the casual factors influence the demand for infrastructurereview and application of techniques to estimate supply and demand for infrastructure.

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Use of econometric, social and land use indicators and models to forecast the demand and level of service of infrastructure and its impact on land use; critical review of the relevant forecasting techniques; infrastructure planning to identify and prioritize preferred areas for development.

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Integration of strategic planning for infrastructure at urban, regional and national levels; case studies in infrastructure planning.

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Infrastructure Management: ConceptsCommon aspects of urban and rural infrastructure management systemspavement and bridge management systemsIntegrated infrastructure management.

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Case studies; Emerging trends in infrastructure: Overview of Public-Private Sector Participation in infrastructure projects, Understanding stakeholders„ concerns, regulatory framework, risk management in infrastructure projects, public policy for infrastructure Sectoral Overview: Highways, railways, waterways, airports, urban and rural infrastructure: roads, housing, water supply, sanitation – case study examples.

References

Goodman AS, Hastak M (2006). Infrastructure Planning Handbook: Planning,
Engineering, and Economics. McGraw Hill/ ASCE Press. Chapter 1
World Bank (2012). Transformation through Infrastructure. Selected pages handed
out in class.
World Bank (2006). Infrastructure at the Crossroads: Lessons from 20 Years of World
Bank Experience. Land
ULI and Ernst & Young (2013) Infrastructure 2013: Global Priorities, Global
Insights, The Urban Institute, http://www.uli.org/infrastructure- global-infrastructure-
priorities/ Washington DC. Available free: initiative/infrastructure-2013-explores.
Lee (2009) New Delhi Water and Power. Harvard Kennedy School of Government
Case Program #1891.

Repair & Rehabilitation of Structures (101622) - 3 Credits

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Maintenance and Repair Strategies MaintenanceRepair and RehabilitationFacets of Maintenanceimportance of MaintenanceVarious aspects of Inspection.

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Assessment procedure for evaluating a damaged structure, causes of deterioration; Strength and Durability Of Concrete- Quality assurance for concrete – Strength, Durability and Thermal properties, of concrete – Cracks, different types causes – Effects due to climate, temperature, Sustained elevated temperature, Corrosion – Effects of cover thickness

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Special Concretes- Polymer concreteSulphur infiltrated concreteFibre reinforced concreteHigh strength concreteHigh performance concreteVacuum concreteSelf-compacting concreteGeopolymer concreteReactive powder concreteConcrete made with industrial wastes.

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Techniques for Repair and Protection Methods- Non-destructive Testing TechniquesEpoxy injectionShoringUnderpinningCorrosion protection techniques – Corrosion inhibitorsCorrosion resistant steelsCoatings to reinforcementcathodic protection.

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RepairRehabilitation and Retrofitting of Structures- Evaluation of root causesUnderpinning & shoringsome simple systems of rehabilitation of structuresGunitingshotcreting, .

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Non Destructive testing systemsUse of external platescarbon fibre wrapping and carbon composites in repairsStrengthening of Structural elementsRepair of structures distressed due to corrosionfireLeakageearthquake – Demolition Techniques – Engineered demolition methods – Case studies.

References

Repair and protection of concrete structures by Noel P.Mailvaganam, CRC Press,
Concrete repair and maintenance Illustrated by Peter.H.Emmons, Galgotia
publications Pvt. Ltd., 2001.
“Earthquake resistant design of structures” by Pankaj agarwal, Manish shrikande,
PHI, 2006.
Failures and repair of concrete structures by S.Champion, John Wiley and Sons, 1961.
Diagnosis and treatment of structures in distress by R.N.Raikar Published by R & D
Centre of Structural Designers and Consultants Pvt.Ltd, Mumbai.
Handbook on repair and rehabilitation of RCC buildings, CPWD, Government of
India.
Handbook on seismic retrofit of buildings, A. Chakrabarti et.al., Narosa Publishing
House, 2010.

Airport Planning and Design (101623) - 3 Credits

3L + 0T + 0P0/8 topics done

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Aircraft characteristics related to airport design.

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Airport configuration: runway configurations, relation of terminal area to runway orientation.

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Geometric Design of the airfield - ICAO and FAA design standards, runways, taxiways.

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Holding aprons and aprons: Planning and design of the terminal area- apron – gate system, size and number of gates

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Aircraft parking configurations, the passenger terminal system.

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Airport lighting and marking : air traffic controlairport planning and air travel demand forecastingStructural design of airfield pavements.

References

Khanna S.K., Arora M.G., Jain S.S., “Airport Planning & Design”, 1st Edition, Nem
chand Bros. Roorkee, 2009.
Robert Horonjeff, Francis McKelvey, William Sproule and SethYoung, “Planning and
Design of Airports” 5th Edition, 2010.
Alexander T. Wells, Ed. D & Seth, B. Young, “Airport Planning and Management‟,
5th Edition, 2008.
Heronjeff, R, McKelvey, F.X, “Planning & Design of Airports”, 2nd Edition,
McGraw Hill Book Co, 1994.
Norman J. Ashford, Saleh Mumayiz and Paul H. Wright, “Planning, Design and
Development of 21st Century Airports”, 4th Edition, John Wiley& Sons, 2011.
Subramian K.P., “Highway, Railway, Airport and Harbour Engineering”, 1st Edition,
Scitech Publications Private Limited, 2013.

High Speed Rail Engineering (101624) - 3 Credits

3L + 0T + 0P0/6 topics done

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Development, engineering, design and construction of high- speed rail (HSR) passenger transport systems with particular emphasis on the unique engineering elements of HSR technology.

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Key elements of HSR systems.

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Key elements of HSR subsystems including: core systems (trains, power, signal, communication and control).

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Track system and civil infrastructure (earthwork, bridges, viaducts and tunnels).

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Basic design and construction of HSR stations.

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Basic design and construction of rolling stock maintenance facilities.

References

Rangwala. S.C, “Railway Engineering”, 27rd Edition, Charoatar Publishing House
Pvt. Ltd, 2017.
Chandola, S.P. “Railway Engineering - A Text book of Transportation Engineering”,
S. Chand & Co. Ltd. 2016.
Satish Chandra, Agarwal M. M, “Railway Engineering”, 2nd Edition, Oxford
University Press, 2013.
Saxena S.C and Arora S.P, “Railway Engineering”, Dhanpat Rai Publications, 8th
Edition, 2017.
Mundrey J.S, “Railway Track Engineering”, McGraw Hill Publications, 4th Edition,
6. RajatRastogi,” Transportation Engineering-II”, NPTEL Videos.

Practical

Engineering Economics, Estimation & Costing Lab (101604P) - 1 Credits

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Hands on Experiment based on the theory of Engineering Economics, Estimation & Costing.

NPTEL Courses-2 (100604P) - 2 Credits

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