Faculty of Engineering, O.

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FACULTY OF ENGINEERING
FACULTY OF ENGINEERING
Scheme of Instruction & Examination
Scheme of Curriculum
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SCHEME OF INSTRUCTION & EXAMINATION

B.E. (Civil Engineering) III – Semester
(Group – B: CE, CSE, EEE, EIE)

Scheme of Scheme of
Instructions Examination

Course

Contact Hours/
S. No. Code Course Title

Duration in
L T P/D CIE SEE

Credits
Hours
Week
Theory Course

1 HS201BM Industrial Psychology 3 - - 3 30 70 3 3

2 BS202BI Biology for Engineers 3 - - 3 30 70 3 3

3 ES201CE Engineering Mechanics 2 1 - 3 30 70 3 3

Energy Sciences and

4 ES203ME Engineering 2 - - 2 30 70 3 2

5 PC201CE Solid Mechanics 3 - - 3 30 70 3 3

6 PC202CE Engineering Geology 2 - - 2 30 70 3 2

7 PC203CE Survey and Geomatics 3 - - 3 30 70 3 3

Mandatory Course
8 MC202CE Environmental Science 2 - - 2 30 70 3 0
Essence of Indian
9 MC203SS 2 - - 2 30 70 3 0
Traditional Knowledge
Overview of Civil
10 MC204CE 1 - - 1 25 - - 0
Engineering *
Practicals / Laboratory Course
- - 2 2 25 50 3 1
11 PC252CE Engineering Geology Lab

Surveying Lab - - 2 2 25 50 3 1
12 PC253CE
Total 23 01 04 28 21

* Mandatory Course for Civil Engineering Students only

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Course Code Course Title Core/Elective

HS201BM Industrial Psychology Core
Contact Hours per Week

L T D P
Prerequisite CIE SEE Credits
3 - - - 30 70 3
Course Objectives
The aim of undergoing this course develop an awareness of the major perspectives underlying the field
of Industrial Psychology and understanding for the potential Industrial Psychology has for society and
organizations now and in the future.

Course Outcomes
After completing this course, the student will be able to:
CO 1. Understanding of key concepts, theoretical perspectives, and trends in industrial
psychology [U]
CO 2. Evaluate the problems thorough and systematic competency model [E]
CO 3. Analyze the problems present in environment and design a job analysis method [AN]
CO 4. Create a better work environment for better performance [C]
CO 5. Design a performance appraisal process and form for the human behavior [AP]

UNIT-I
Introduction: The role of the psychologist in industry, the field of occupational Psychology - Study of
behaviour in work situation and applications of Psychological principles to problems of selection,
Placement, Counseling and training
UNIT-II
Design of Work Environments: Human engineering and physical environment techniques of job
analysis, Social environment- Group dynamics in Industry Personal psychology - Selection, training,
placement, promotion, counseling, job motivations, job satisfaction. Special study of problem of fatigue,
boredom and accidents

UNIT-III
Understanding Consumer Behavior: Consumer behaviour, study of consumer preference, effects of
advertising, Industrial morale - the nature and scope of engineering psychology, its application to
industry

UNIT-IV
Work Methods: Efficiency at work, the concept of efficiency, the work curve, its characteristics - The
work methods; hours of work, nature of work, fatigue and boredom, rest pauses. The personal factors;
age abilities, interest, job satisfaction The working environment - noise, illumination, atmospheric
conditions - Increasing efficiency at work; improving the work methods, Time and motion study, its
contribution and failure resistance to time and motion studies, need for allowances in time and motion
study.

UNIT-V
Work and Equipment Design: Criteria in evaluation of job-related factor, job design, human factors,
Engineering information, input processes, mediation processes, action processes, methods design, work
space and its arrangement, human factors in job design. Accident and Safety - The human and economic
costs of accidents, accident record and statistics, the causes of accidents situational and individual
factors related to accident reduction
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Suggested readings:
1. Tiffin,J and McCormic E.J., Industrial Psychology, Prentice Hall, 6th Edn., 1975.
2. McCormic E.J., Human Factors engineering and design, McGraw Hill, 4th Edn.,1976. Mair,
N.R.F., Principles of Human relations
3. Gilmer, Industrial Psychology
4. Ghiselli & Brown, Personnel and Industrial Psychology.
5. Myer, Industrial Psychology.
6. Dunnete, M.D., Handbook of Industrial and Organizational Psychology.
7. Blum & Taylor, Industrial Psychology
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Course Code Course Title Core/Elective

BS202BI Biology for Engineers Core
Contact Hours per Week

L T D P
Prerequisite CIE SEE Credits
3 - - - 30 70 3
Course Objectives
Gain vivid knowledge in the fundamentals and uses of biology, human system and plant system

Course Outcomes
After completing this course, the student will be able to:
CO 1. Apply biological engineering principles, procedures needed to solve real-world problems [A]
CO 2. Understand the fundamentals of living things, their classification, cell structure and
biochemical constituents [U]
CO 3. Apply the concept of plant, animal and microbial systems and growth in real life
situations[AP]
CO 4. Comprehend genetics and the immune system [AP]
CO 5. Know the cause, symptoms, diagnosis and treatment of common diseases [U]
CO 6. Apply basic knowledge of the applications of biological systems in relevant industries [AP]

UNIT-I
Introduction to Life: Characteristics of living organisms-Basic classification-cell theory-structure of
prokaryotic and eukaryotic cell-Introduction to biomolecules: definition-general classification and
important functions of carbohydrates-lipids-proteins-nucleic acids vitamins and enzymes-genes and
chromosome.

UNIT-II
Biodiversity:
Plant System: basic concepts of plant growth-nutrition-photosynthesis and nitrogen fixation-
Animal System: elementary study of digestive-respiratory-circulatory-excretory systems and their
functions
Microbial System: history-types of microbes-economic importance and control of microbes.

UNIT-III
Genetics and Immune System: Evolution: theories of evolution-Mendel’s cell division–mitosis and
meiosis-evidence of e laws of inheritance-variation and speciation- nucleic acids as a genetic material-
central dogma immunity antigens-antibody-immune response.

UNIT-IV
Human Diseases: Definition- causes, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment and prevention of diabetes,
cancer, hypertension, influenza, AIDS and Hepatitis

UNIT-V
Biology and its industrial applications: Transgenic plants and animals-stem cell and tissue
engineering-bioreactors-bio pharming-recombinant vaccines-cloning-drug discovery-biological neural
networks-bioremediation-biofertilizer-biocontrolbiofilters-biosensors-biopolymers-bioenergy-
biomaterials-biochips-basic biomedical instrumentation.
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Suggested readings:

1. A Text book of Biotechnology, R.C.Dubey, S. Chand Higher Academic Publications, 2013

2. Diseases of the Human Body, Carol D. Tamparo and Marcia A. Lewis, F.A. Davis Company, 2011.
3. Biomedical instrumentation, Technology and applications, R. Khandpur, McGraw Hill Professional,
2004
4. Biology for Engineers, Arthur T. Johnson, CRC Press, Taylor and Francis, 2011
5. Cell Biology and Genetics (Biology: The unity and diversity of life Volume I), Cecie Starr, Ralph
Taggart, Christine Evers and Lisa Starr, Cengage Learning, 2008
6. Biotechnology Expanding horizon, B.D. Singh, Kalyani Publishers, 2012
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Course Code Course Title Core/Elective

ES201CE Engineering Mechanics Core
Contact Hours per Week

L T D P
Prerequisite CIE SEE Credits
3 1 - - 30 70 4
Course Objectives
The objectives of this course is to impart knowledge of
1. Resolution of forces, equilibrium of force systems consisting of static loads
2. Obtaining centroids and moments of inertia for various regular and irregular areas.
3. Various forces in the axial force members, and to analyze the trusses using various methods,
4. Concept of friction for single and connected bodies.
5. Basic concepts of dynamics, their behavior, analysis and motion bodies
6. Work energy principles and impulse momentum theory and applications to problem solving

Course Outcomes
After completing this course, the student will be able to:
CO 1. Apply the fundamental concepts of forces, equilibrium conditions for static loads.
CO 2. Determine the centroid and moment of inertia for various sections.
CO 3. Analyze forces in members of a truss using method of joints and method of sections, analyze
friction for single and connected bodies.
CO 4. Apply the basic concepts of dynamics, their behavior, analysis and motion bodies.
CO 5. Solve problems involving work energy principles and impulse momentum theory.

UNIT – I
Introduction to Engineering Mechanics – Basic Concepts.
System of Forces: Coplanar Concurrent Forces – Components in Space – Resultant of coplanar and
spatial systems – Moment of Force and Couple and its Application to coplanar system
Equilibrium of Systems of Forces: Free Body Diagrams, Equations of Equilibrium and applications to
Coplanar System.

UNIT – II
Centroid: Centroid of simple areas (from basic principles) – Centroid of Composite areas.
Area moment of Inertia: Definition – Moment of inertia of simple areas (from basic principles) – Polar
Moment of Inertia- Transfer formula - Moment of Inertia of Composite areas.
Centre of Gravity & Mass moment of Inertia: Centre of gravity and Mass moment of inertia of
simple bodies (from basic principles).

UNIT-III
Friction: Theory of friction, Laws of friction, Friction connected to single and connected bodies. Wedge
friction.
Analysis of perfect frames :- (Analytical Method) – Types of Frames – Assumptions for forces in
members of perfect frame- Method of joints and Method of sections for Cantilever Trusses, Simply
supported Trusses.

UNIT –IV
Kinematics: Introduction- Motion of particle- Rectilinear and Curvilinear motions – Velocity and
Acceleration ––Types of Rigid body- Angular motion- Fixed axis rotation.
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Kinetics: Introduction, fundamental equation of kinetics for a particle, D’ Alembert’s principle for
particle motion, connected system and Fixed axis Rotation.

UNIT – V
Work – Energy Method: Introduction- Equations for Translation- Work-Energy Applications to
Particle Motion, Connected System and Fixed Axis Rotation.
Impulse Momentum Method:-Linear impulse momentum- law of conservation of momentum- co-
efficient of restitution- Elastic impact.

Suggested Readings:

1) Ferdinand L. Singer (1975). "Engineering Mechanics” Collins, Singapore.

2) Reddy Vijay kumar K. and K. Suresh Kumar (2010), Singer’s Engineering Mechanics
3) Timoshenko, S.P. and D.H. Young. (1983). "Engineering Mechanics.” McGraw-Hill International
Edition.
4) Rajeshakharam, S. and Sankarasubrahmanyam, G. (2002). Mechanics." Vikas Publications.
5) Junarkar, S.B. and H.J. Shah. (2001). “Applied Mechanics, Publishers.
6) Shames, J.H (1987). "Engineering Mechanics", Prentice Hall.
7) Bhattacharyyya, B. (2015). “Engineering Mechanics.” Oxford Higher Education.
8) S.S Bhavakatti “Engineering Mechanics.” New age International publishers.
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Course Code Course Title Core/Elective

ES203ME Energy Sciences and Engineering Core
Contact Hours per Week

L T D P
Prerequisite CIE SEE Credits
2 - - - 30 70 2
Course Objectives
The objectives of this course is to impart knowledge of
1. Objective-1
2. Objective-2
3. Objective-3
4. Objective-4
5. Objective-5

Course Outcomes
After completing this course, the student will be able to:
CO1
CO2
CO3
CO4
CO5
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Course Code Course Title Core/Elective

PC201CE Solid Mechanics Core
Contact Hours per Week

L T D P
Prerequisite CIE SEE Credits
3 - - - 30 70 3
Course Objectives
The objectives of this course is to impart knowledge of and problem solving skills in
1. Concepts of the stress and strain for different materials and application to longitudinally stressed
bars
2. Evaluating shear forces and bending moments in beams, pure bending theory and determination
of the bending stresses in beams
3. Determining the stresses for the shearing stresses, combined action of direct load and bending
moment
4. Pure torsion theory and application to different types of springs.
5. Evaluating principal stresses in multi-axially loaded members, applications in estimating the
best failure criteria in solid materials and evaluation of stresses & strains in thin-walled pressure
vessels

Course Outcomes
After completing this course, the student will be able to:
CO 1. Apply the fundamental concepts of stress and strain in the analysis and design of axially
loaded members.
CO 2. Analyze determinate beams to determine shear forces, bending moments and determine the
bending stress distribution in beams.
CO 3. Determine the shear stress distribution in a beams and also the stresses in beams subjected to
combined axial and bending loads 
CO 4. Evaluate the stresses and strains of circular members subjected to torsion and calculate the
power required for torsional revolutions of shafts.
CO 5. Analyze the combined stresses at a point to evaluate principal stresses, and their applications
in evaluating failure criteria in various materials and pressure vessels

UNIT-I
Simple Stresses and Strains: Definitions of stresses and strains-Hooke's Law - Modulus of Elasticity-
Stress - Strain curve for ductile materials- Elastic constants, compound bars and temperature stresses.

Strain energy: Strain energy and resilience in statically determinate bars subjected to gradually applied,
suddenly applied, impact and shock loads.

UNIT-II
Shear Force and Bending Moment: Different types of beams and loads- shear force and bending
moment diagrams for cantilever, and simply supported beams with and without over hangs subjected to
different kinds of loads viz., point loads, uniformly distributed loads, uniformly varying loads and
couples.

Bending Stresses in Beams: Assumptions in theory of simple bending- Derivation of flexure equation,
Moment of resistance- calculation of stresses in statically determinate beams for different loads and
different types of structural sections.
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UNIT-III
Shear stress in Beams: Derivation of equation of shear stresses, distribution across rectangular,
circular, T and I section.

Direct and Bending Stresses: Direct loading, Eccentric loading, limit of eccentricity- Core of sections-
rectangular and circular, solid and hollow sections

UNIT-IV
Torsion: Theory of pure torsion in solid and hollow circular shafts, shear stress, angle of twist, strength
and stiffness of shafts- Transmission of Power. Combined torsion and bending with and without end
thrust - Determination of principal stresses and maximum shear stress- Equivalent bending moment, and
equivalent twisting moment.

Springs: Close and open coiled helical springs under axial load and axial twist- Carriage springs.

UNIT-V
Compound Stresses: Stresses on oblique planes, principal stresses and planes. Mohr's circle of stress.
Theories of Failure based on maximum principal stress, maximum principal strain, maximum shear
stress, maximum strain energy and maximum shear strain energy

Application to pressure vessels: Thin cylinders subjected to internal fluid pressure, volumetric
change. Thick Cylinders: Lame's equations, stresses under internal and external fluid pressures-
Compound cylinders- Shrink fit pressure.

Suggested Readings:
1) D.S. Prakash Rao, Strength of Materials- A practical Approach, Universities Press, 1999.
2) R.K. Rajput, A Textbook of Strength of Materials, S. Chand Publications, 2007.
3) R. Subramanian, Strength of Materials, Oxford University Press, New Delhi 2005.
4) B.C. Punmia, Strength of Materials and Theory of Structures, Laxmi Publishers, Delhi, 2000.
5) R.K. Bansal, Strength of materials, Laxmi Publications, New Delhi, 2010.
6) Ferdinand P Beer et.al.,Mechanics of Materials, Tata McGraw-Hill, 2004.
7) S. S. Bhavikatti, Strength of materials, Vikas Publishing House, 2002.
8) A. Pytel and FL. Singer, Strength of Materials, Harper 7 Row, fourth Edition, New York, 1987.
9) William A.Nash, Theory and Problems of Strength of materials, Schaumʹs Outline series, Tata
McGraw-Hill publishing co., New Delhi, 2007.
10) E.P. Popov, Engineering Mechanics of Solids, Prentice-Hall of India, New Delhi, 1998
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Course Code Course Title Core/Elective

PC202CE Engineering Geology Core
Contact Hours per Week

L T D P
Prerequisite CIE SEE Credits
2 - - - 30 70 3
Course Objectives
The objectives of this course is to impart knowledge of

1. Mineralogy, rock formation & types and geological structures

2. Rock weathering, formation & classification of soils
3. Geomorphology and rock mechanics
4. Utility of rocks as a construction materials with qualifying properties
5. Geological problems associated with dams, reservoirs, tunnels and other geological hazards

Course Outcomes
After completing this course, the student will be able to:

CO 1. Identify various minerals, rocks and analyze geological structures

CO 2. Explain rock weathering, classify various soils and understand hydrogeology
CO 3. Classify landforms based on their geomorphology and evaluate the engineering
properties of rocks
CO 4. Examine rocks for their suitability in various construction applications
CO 5. Investigate and identify the geological problems in dams, reservoirs and tunnels, and
explain the geological causes of earthquakes, tsunamis and landslides

UNIT-I
Introduction - Engineering geology useful to civil engineering

Mineralogy - Mineral, Origin and composition. Physical properties of minerals, susceptibility of

minerals to weathering, Rock forming minerals.

Rocks: igneous, sedimentary and metamorphic rocks Geological description and Indian occurrence of
Granite, Basalt, Dolerite, Gabbro, Laterite, Sandstone Shale, Limestone Slate, Gneiss, Quartzite,
Marble, Khondalite and chamockite.

Geological Structures: Folds, joints and faults - Fundamental types, mechanism origin and
classification; Field identification and Engineering analysis of geological structures

UNIT-II
Rock Weathering: Processes and end - products of weathering; susceptibility of rocks to weathering,
Assessment of the degree of weathering and its classification.

Geology of Soils: Formation, geological classification, description and Engineering use of soils
Types of Indian soils.

Hydrogeology: Hydrologic cycle, water table, aquifers, occurrence of ground water in various litho
logical formations, geological control for ground water movement, springs, ground water exploration
and ground water provinces of India.
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UNIT–III
Geomorphology: Evolution, characteristics features and Engineering, considerations of fluviatile,
Aeolian, glacial and marine land forms.

Rock Mechanics: Engineering properties- of rocks Stress - Strain behaviour of rocks. Site
Investigation: Aerial Photographs, Electrical: Resistivity and Seismic refraction methods.

UNIT- IV
Rock as a Construction Material: Geological considerations for the selection of Concrete
aggregate, Highway and Runway aggregates, building stones, Decorative stones, Roofing and facing
stones.

Geology of Dams and Reservoirs: Types of Dams, Problems associated with Dam foundations and
reservoirs, Engineering Geological investigations for demand water tightness in reservior site,
Analysis of dam failure; Engineering Geology of major Dam sites of India

UNIT–V
Tunnels: Stand - up time of different rocks, Engineering Geological investigations of tunnels in rock,
problems in tunneling.

Geological Hazards: Geological aspects of Earthquakes, Tsunamis and Landslides;

Suggested Reading:

1) F.G. Bell, Engineering Geology, Elsevier - 2007.

2) Dimitri P. Krynine and William R. Judd, Principles of Engineering Geology & Geotechnics,
CBS Publishers & Distributors, First Edition, 1998.
3) B.P. Attewel and I.W. Fanner, Principles of Engineering Geology, Chapman and Hall 1976.
4) Officers of the Geological Survey of India, "Engineering Geology Case Histories"
Miscellaneous Pub. No. 29, 1975.
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Course Code Course Title Core/Elective

PC203CE Surveying & Geomatics Core
Contact Hours per Week

L T D P
Prerequisite CIE SEE Credits
3 - - - 30 70 3
Course Objectives
The objectives of this course is to impart knowledge of
1. To study the basic concepts & Principles of Surveying
2. To know the field applications and concepts of leveling survey & Contouring
3. To Know the importance of theodotite, total station and their practical applications
4. Study the basic concept of trigonometrical leveling, and field applications
5. Analyze the horizontal and vertical curves for survey work related to Roads & Railways
6. Know the principles of aerial photogrametry and its applications
7. Study the various applications of GPS and remote sensing for field work.

Course Outcomes
After completing this course, the student will be able to:
CO 1. Understand the basic principles of surveying
CO 2. Computation of lengths, areas, bearings of given field work
CO 3. Understand the basic working principles of theodolite and total station
CO 4. Computation of setting out data for horizontal and vertical curves by various methods
CO 5. Understand and learn the basic concepts related to Photogrammetry,RS and GPS

UNIT-I
Introduction to surveying: Classification and principles of surveying, Survey stations, Survey
lines – Direct and indirect ranging, Bearing systems and conversions, correction of bearings for
magnetic declination and local attraction. Plane Table surveying: Orientation and its importance,
methods of plane table surveying. Levelling: Principles of levelling- booking and reducing levels;
differential, reciprocal leveling, profile levelling and cross sectioning; Auto level,
Errors in Levelling ; Contouring: Characteristics, methods and uses of contours; Computation of
Areas and Volumes- Simpson’s and Trapezoidal rule.

UNIT-II
Theodolite survey: Introduction to Theodolite, Definitions; Fundamental lines of a Theodolite;
Temporary Adjustments; Measurement of horizontal and vertical angle; Coordinates & their
computations, Omitted measurements, Gales Traverse Table; Trigonometric levelling –
Calculations of elevations and distances of accessible and inaccessible objects by single and double
plane methods.

UNIT-III
Curves: Theory of simple curves, setting out of simple curves by linear and angular methods;
Elements of simple compound curve & Reverse curve ; Elements of Transition curve – length of
transition curve ; Vertical curves-Length of vertical curve- Elements of Summit and sag curves.

UNIT-IV
Modern Field Survey Systems: Principle & Types of EDM instruments, Total Station – Parts of a
Total Station – Advantages and Applications; Field Procedure for total station survey; Global
Positioning Systems- Segments, GPS measurements, errors and biases.
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UNIT-V:
Photogrammetric Surveying: Introduction, Basic concepts, perspective geometry of aerial
photograph, relief displacements, terrestrial photogrammetry, flight planning.

Remote Sensing: Introduction –Electromagnetic Spectrum, interaction of electromagnetic radiation

with the atmosphere and earth surface, remote sensing data acquisition: platforms and sensors.

Suggested Readings:

1) B.C. Punmia, Surveying Vol.1,2&3, Lakshmi Publishers, NewDelhi,1994.

2) Arora K.R., Surveying Vol.1&2,Standard Book House, NewDelhi, 2005.
3) T.M. Lillesand and R.W. Kiefer, Remote Sensing and Image Interpretation, John Wiley &
Sons, 1994.
4) M.Chandra, Advanced Surveying, NewAge International Publishers , NewDelhi, 2000.
5) Anji Reddy, M., Remote sensing and Geographical information system, B.S. Publications,
2001.
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Course Code Course Title Core/Elective

MC202CE Environmental Science Core
Contact Hours per Week

L T D P
Prerequisite CIE SEE Credits
2 - - - 30 70 0
Course Objectives
1. To create awareness and impart basic knowledge about the environment and its allied
problems.
2. To know the functions of ecosystems.
3. To understand importance of biological diversity.
4. To study different pollutions and their impact on environment.
5. To know social and environment related issues and their preventive measures.

Course Outcomes
After completing this course, the student will be able to:
CO 1. Adopt environmental ethics to attain sustainable development.
CO 2. Develop an attitude of concern for the environment.
CO 3. Conservation of natural resources and biological diversity.
CO 4. Creating awareness of Green technologies for nation’s security.
CO 5. Imparts awareness for environmental laws and regulations.

UNIT-I
The multidisciplinary nature of Environmental Studies: Definition, scope and importance, need for
public awareness.

Natural Resources: Water Resources - Use and over utilization of surface and ground water, flood,
drought, conflicts over water, Dams- Benefits and Problems. Food Resources - World Food Problems,
effects of modern agriculture, fertilizer-pesticides problems, water logging, salinity, Forest Resources -
Use and over exploitation, deforestation & its effect on tribal people, Land Resources - Land
Degradation, environmental effect of mining, man induced land slides, soil erosion and desertification,
Energy Resources - Growing energy needs, Renewable and Non-renewable energy resources.

UNIT-II
Ecosystems: Concept of an ecosystem, Structure and function of an ecosystem, Producers, consumers
and decomposers, Energy flow in ecosystem, food chains, ecological pyramids, ecological succession,
types of ecosystems (marine, pond, river, forest, grassland, desert)

UNIT-III
Biodiversity: Levels of Biodiversity, Bio-geographical classification of India, Value of biodiversity,
Threats to biodiversity, endangered and endemic species of India, Conservation of biodiversity,
global and national efforts.

UNIT-IV
Environmental Pollution: Definition, Causes, effects and control measures of air pollution, water
pollution, soil pollution, noise pollution, thermal pollution, solid waste management.

Environment Protection Act: Air, water, forest and wild life Acts, issues in the enforcement of
environmental legislation.
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UNIT-V
Social Issues and the Environment: Watershed management, and environmental ethics. Climate
change, global warming, acid rain, ozone layer depletion.

Environmental Disaster Management: Types of disasters, impact of disasters on

environment, infrastructure, and development. Basic principles of disaster mitigation, disaster
management, and methodology. Disaster management cycle and disaster management in India.

Field Work:
 Visit to a local area to document environmental issues- agricultural area/ pond/lake/terrestrial
ecosystem
 Visit to a local polluted area- market/slum area/Industrial area/traffic area

Suggested Reading:

1) A.K. De, Environmental Chemistry, Wiley Eastern Ltd.

2) E.P. Odum, Fundamentals of Ecology, W.B. Sunders Co., USA.
3) M.N. Rao and A.K. Datta , Waste Water Treatment, Oxford and IBK Publications.
4) Benny Joseph, Environmental Studies, Tata McGraw Hill, 2005.
5) V.K. Sharma, Disaster Management, National Centre for Disaster Management,
IIPE,1999.
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Course Code Course Title Core/Elective

MC203SS Essence of Indian Traditional Knowledge Core
Contact Hours per Week

L T D P
Prerequisite CIE SEE Credits
2 - - - 30 70 0
Course Objectives
1. Objective-1
2. Objective-2
3. Objective-3
4. Objective-4
5. Objective-5

Course Outcomes
CO 1. CO1
CO 2. CO2
CO 3. CO3
CO 4. CO4
CO 5. CO5
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Course Code Course Title Core/Elective

MC204CE Overview of Civil Engineering Core
Contact Hours per Week

L T D P
Prerequisite CIE SEE Credits
1 - - - 25 - 0
Course Objectives
1. To provide the understanding the fundamental concepts of Civil Engineering
2. To provide an illustration of the significance of Civil Engineering Profession in
satisfying societal needs.

Course Outcomes
After completing this course, the student will be able to:

CO 1. Understand the relevance of civil engineering in the society & describe the uses of various
construction materials
CO 2. Explain the new technology/concepts of architecture in planning
CO 3. Remember the basics of surveying, transportation and geotechnical systems
CO 4. Remember the basics of environmental, water resources and structural engineering
systems
CO 5. Remember the various software used in the field of civil engineering

UNIT-I
Relevance of Civil Engineering: History of Civil Engineering- Introduction to various disciplines of
civil engineering - Relevance of civil engineering in the overall infrastructure development of
the country. Civil Engineering global impact (social, economic, environmental) on the society -
Professional Ethics - Entrepreneurial possibilities in Civil Engineering.

Materials for Construction: Engineering properties, classification, types and uses of Stones-Bricks-
Lime-Cement-Sand-Mortar-Steel-Concrete-Tiles-Timber-Aluminium-Paints and Varnishes-
Miscellaneous - Glass-Rubber-PVC, Plaster of Paris.

UNIT-II
Principles of Architecture: Understanding fundamental principles such as contrast, proportion,
scale, balance, symmetry/asymmetry, rhythm, axis, hierarchy, datum, character, color, unity,
harmony, dominance, and climax.

Planning of buildings: National Building Code of India (2016), Building bye-laws and zoning
regulations- building line, height of building, dimensions & space requirement in relation to body
measurements space design for passage between walls, service access, stair, ramps, and elevators,
F.S.I., setbacks, ventilation and zoning regulations. Orientation and selection of site for buildings-
Preparation of a scaled sketch of the plan of a simple single storeyed building in a given site plan

UNIT-III
Introduction to Surveying: Principles and objectives of surveying- Introduction to recent advances
in Surveying- Electronic Total Stations, DTM (Digital Terrain Models); Remote Sensing, GIS
(Geographic Information System), GPS (Global Positioning System), LIDAR (Light Detection and
Ranging).
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Introduction to Transportation Engineering: Investments in transport infrastructure development

in India for different modes of transport; Developments and challenges in integrated transport
development in India: road, rail, port and harbour and airport sector; Intelligent Transport Systems.

Introduction to Geotechnical Engineering: Basics of soil mechanics, rock mechanics and geology;
various types of foundations; rock Mechanics and its relationship with soil mechanics and
engineering geology.

UNIT-IV
Introduction to Environmental Engineering: Water treatment systems; Effluent treatment
systems; Solid waste management; Sustainability in Construction.

Introduction to Water Resources Engineering: Fundamentals of fluid flow, basics of water supply
systems; Underground Structures; Multi-purpose reservoir projects, hydro power projects.

Introduction to Structural Engineering: Types of Structures – Masonry type, load bearing, framed
structure, RCC & Steel Structures, Types of buildings; tall structures; various types of bridges; Water
retaining structures, Non-Destructive testing systems, Rehabilitation and retrofitting.

UNIT-V
Computational Methods in Civil Engineering: Overview, features, applications and system
requirements of typical software used in Civil Engineering- AUTOCAD, STAAD, ETABS,
SAP2000, MXRoads, VISSIM, PLAXIS, ARCGIS, NASTRAN, NISA, ANSYS, PRIMAVERA,
MATLAB, Building Information Modelling (BIM)

Suggested readings:

1) Edward Allen and Joseph Iano “Fundamentals of Building Construction: Materials and
Methods”, 5th Edition – December 10, 2008
2) Birdie G.S. and Birdie JS. “ Water supply and Sanitary Engineering” Dhanpatrai
publishers Delhi, 6th Edition, 2002.
3) James Williamson “Surveying & Field Work; A Practical Text-Book on Surveying,
Levelling & Setting-Out” - Paperback – Import, 1 May 2012
4) Rangwala .S.C, “Engineering Materials”, Charotar Publishing House, Anand, 2012.
5) Natarajan K.V. – “Basic Civil Engineering”, M/s Dhanalakshmi, Chennai – 2012
6) Raju .K.V.B, Ravichandran .P.T, “Basics of Civil Engineering”, Ayyappa Publications,
Chennai, 2012.
7) National Building Code of India, 2016
8) Gopi, S., Basic Civil Engineering, Pearson Publishers
9) Kandya, A. A., Elements of Civil Engineering, Charotar Publishing house
10) Mamlouk, M. S., and Zaniewski, J. P., Materials for Civil and Construction Engineering,
Pearson Publishers
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Course Code Course Title Core/Elective

PC252CE Engineering Geology Laboratory Core
Contact Hours per Week

L T D P
Prerequisite CIE SEE Credits
- - - 2 25 50 1
Course Objectives
This course gives a practical hands on experience to students to study and evaluate the physical and
engineering properties of minerals and rocks, and provides exposure to various geological tests

Course Outcomes
After completing this course, the student will be able to:

CO 1. Identify the physical and engineering properties of minerals and rocks (Exp 1-3)
CO 2. Analyze and measure structural aspects of rocks using models (Exp 4,5,10)
CO 3. Carry out field experiment and studies such as VES (Exp 6)
CO 4. Perform studies such as Stereoscopic study of photographs, seismic refraction survey
and Slake durability test (Exp 7, 8, 12)
CO 5. Study the topographical and GSI maps (Exp 9, 11)

Experiments:

1. Identification and description of physical properties of minerals

2. Identification and description of geological and geotechnical characteristics of rocks
3. Determination of apparent specific gravity, porosity and water absorption of different rocks
4. Study of structural geology models (wooden models)
5. Measurement of dip of planar feature by clinometers compass
6. Vertical electrical sounding VES field experiment
7. Stereoscopic study of aerial photographs pertaining to landforms, vegetation and water bodies
8. Seismic refraction survey to determine depth to bedrock
9. Study of topographical maps
10. Structural geology problems ( strike, dip ,three point problems)
11. Study of geological survey of India (GSI works) maps and reports
12. Slake durability test on soft rock

Note: At least 10 experiments should be conducted in the semester

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Course Code Course Title Core/Elective

PC253CE Surveying Laboratory Core
Contact Hours per Week

L T D P
Prerequisite CIE SEE Credits
- - - 2 25 50 1
Course Objectives
1. To study and understand the different methods involved in survey field work
2. To know the importance of theodolite, total station and their practical applications
3. To study the basic concept of trigonometrical leveling, and field applications
4. To analyze the curves for survey work related to Roads and Railways
5. To study the applications of GPS for field work.

Course Outcomes
The students will able to
CO 1. Compute lengths, areas and bearings of the given field work
CO 2. Understand the basic working principles of theodolite and total station
CO 3. Compute setting out data for setting out of horizontal curves by various methods
CO 4. Understand and learn the basic concepts related to GPS

List of Experiments:

1. Applications of chain traversing to locate a building and field objects by taking perpendicular
and oblique offsets and recording in the field book.
2. Study of prismatic compass and setting out a polygon
3. Plane table survey: Radiation & Intersection methods
4. Introduction to leveling: Differential levelling using dumpy/Auto level
5. Profile and cross-sectional levelling using Dumpy/Auto level
6. Measurement of horizontal angles by repetition and reiteration methods using Vernier Theodolite.
7. Measurement of vertical angle: Application to simple problems of height and distance by
measuring angle of elevation and depression
8. Single plane method: Determination of R.L. of an elevated Object using two Instrument Stations
which are placed in a same vertical plane- when base of the Object inaccessible.
9. Two plane method: Determination ofR.L. of an elevated Object using two
Instrument Stations which are not placed in the same vertical plane- when base of the Object
inaccessible.
10. Setting out of a simple circular curve by linear method
11. Setting out of a simple circular curve by angular method
12. Introduction to Total station and applications: To determine difference in elevation of any two
given points. The introduction includes, setting up of the Total station over a station, input
values, field measurements, downloading of the data in to a computer.
13. Total station and applications: Application to simple problems of height and distance by
measuring angle of elevation and depression and determination of R.L of the target object.
14. Total station and applications: Determination of area enclosed in a closed traverse having
minimum 5 stations. Plot the measured values by using a software package.
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15. Geographic Position System (GPS): Determination of Latitude and Longitude of any four
stations and computation of the area.

Note: At least 10 experiments must be performed during the semester

e-Resources:
1. http://nptel.ac.in/ ; 2. http://mhrd.gov.in/e-contents ; 3. http://vlab.co.in/
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SCHEME OF INSTRUCTION & EXAMINATION

B.E. (Civil Engineering) IV – Semester
(Group – B: CE, CSE, EEE, EIE)

Scheme of Scheme of
Instructions Examination

Course

Contact Hours/
S. No. Code Course Title

Duration in
L T P/D CIE SEE

Credits
Hours
Week
Theory Course

Effective Technical
1 HS201EG 3 - - 3 30 70 3 3
Communication

2 HS202BM Finance and Accounting 3 - - 3 30 70 3 3

3 BS201MT Mathematics-III 2 1 - 3 30 70 3 3

4 ES202ME Mechanical Engineering 3 - - 3 30 70 3 3

Mechanics of Materials
5 PC204CE 3 - - 3 30 70 3 3
and Structures

6 PC205CE Fluid Mechanics 3 - - 3 30 70 3 3

Materials: Testing and
7 PC206CE Evaluation 2 - - 2 30 70 3 2

Mandatory Course

8 MC201HS Indian Constitution 2 - - 2 0

Practicals / Laboratory Course

9 PC254CE Solid Mechanics - - 2 2 25 50 3 1
Laboratory
10 PC256CE Materials: Testing and - - 2 2 25 50 3 1
Evaluation Laboratory
Total 21 01 04 26 22
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Course Code Course Title Core/Elective

HS201EG Effective Technical Communication Core
Contact Hours per Week

L T D P
Prerequisite CIE SEE Credits
3 - - - 30 70 3
Course Objectives
1. Objective-1
2. Objective-2
3. Objective-3
4. Objective-4
5. Objective-5

Course Outcomes
CO 1. CO1
CO 2. CO2
CO 3. CO3
CO 4. CO4
CO 5. CO5
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Course Code Course Title Core/Elective

HS202BM Finance and Accounting Core
Contact Hours per Week

L T D P
Prerequisite CIE SEE Credits
3 - - - 30 70 3
Course Objectives
1. Objective-1
2. Objective-2
3. Objective-3
4. Objective-4
5. Objective-5

Course Outcomes
CO 1. CO1
CO 2. CO2
CO 3. CO3
CO 4. CO4
CO 5. CO5
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Course Code Course Title Core/Elective

BS201MT Mathematics - III Core

Contact Hours per Week

L T D P
Prerequisite CIE SEE Credits
2 1 - - 30 70 3
Course Objectives
1. Objective-1
2. Objective-2
3. Objective-3
4. Objective-4
5. Objective-5

Course Outcomes
CO 1.
CO 2.
CO 3.
CO 4.
CO 5.
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Course Code Course Title Core/Elective

ES202ME Mechanical Engineering Core
Contact Hours per Week

L T D P
Prerequisite CIE SEE Credits
2 - - - 30 70 2
Course Objectives
1. Objective-1
2. Objective-2
3. Objective-3
4. Objective-4
5. Objective-5

Course Outcomes
CO 1. CO1
CO 2. CO2
CO 3. CO3
CO 4. CO4
CO 5. CO5
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Course Code Course Title Core/Elective

PC204CE Mechanics of Materials and Structures Core
Contact Hours per Week

L T D P
Prerequisite CIE SEE Credits
3 - - - 30 70 3
Course Objectives
The objectives of the course is to impart knowledge of the:
1. Phenomenon of buckling of columns using Euler’s formula, secant and straight line formula.
2. Methods of evaluation of deflections of beams due to transverse loads
3. Analysis of indeterminate beams by applying the principles of equilibrium and compatibility
in deformation.
4. Concept of strain energy principle and its applications to evaluate the displacements and
redundant forces using energy principles.
5. Theory of arches and analyze them with varying degrees of indeterminacy

Course Outcomes
After the completion of the course, the student will be able to:
CO 1. Evaluate the crippling load of columns for various end conditions using different formulas
CO 2. Calculate the deflections of determinate beams due to transverse loads by various methods
CO 3. Analyze statically indeterminate beams such as propped cantilever, fixed beams and
continuous beams and draw the shear force and bending moment diagrams
CO 4. Analyze the beams and frames and to find deflections by energy principle
CO 5. Analyze the three hinged and two hinged arches, cables and suspension bridges

UNIT-I
Deflections in beams: Slope and deflection by double integration method for cantilever, simply
supported beams and overhanging beams carrying one, two point loads, uniformly distributed load
and uniformly varying load over entire span. Moment area method and conjugate beam method.

UNIT-II
Columns and Struts: Euler's theory for long columns- different end conditions- equivalent length-
Rankine's theory, Secant & Perry formula for eccentrically loading.

UNIT-III
Propped cantilevers: Cantilever beams on elastic and rigid props for point loads and uniformly
distributed load only. Calculation of reactions, Bending moment and Shear force diagrams, and
deflections.
Fixed Beams: Determination of shear force, bending moment slope and deflection in fixed beams
with and without sinking of supports for point loads uniformly distributed load.
Continuous Beams: Determination of moments in continuous beams with and without sinking of
supports by theorem of three moments, Bending moment and Shear force diagrams.

UNIT - IV
Energy methods: Elastic Strain energy for various types of loading, Work-energy principle,
Castigliano’s theorems, Unit load method. Applications in evaluation of deflections of statically
determinate beams and trusses. Maxwell’s theorem of reciprocal deflections and Betti’s law.
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Redundant trusses and frames: Analysis of plane trusses with one degree of redundancy (internal /
external) and plane frames with one degree of redundancy, Lack of fit and temperature effect.

UNIT-V
Elastic theory of arches: Eddy's theorem, three hinged parabolic and segmental arches,
determination of horizontal thrust, bending moment, normal thrust and radial shear for static loading,
Two hinged arches: parabolic and segmental, determination of horizontal thrust, bending moment,
normal thrust and radial shear for static loading.

Cables and Suspension bridges: Stresses in suspended loaded cables, length of cable, simple
suspension bridge with 3-hinged stiffening girders for static load

Suggested Reading:

1) D.S. Prakash Rao, Strength of Materials- A practical Approach, Universities Press, 1999.
2) S.B. Junarkar, Mechanics of Structures (Vol. 1 &2), Charotar Publishing House Anand, 1992.
3) R.K. Rajput, A Textbook of Strength of Materials, S. Chand Publications, 2007.
4) R. Subramanian, Strength of Materials, Oxford University Press, New Delhi 2005.
5) B.C. Punmia, Strength of Materials and Theory of Structures, Laxmi Publishers, Delhi, 2000.
6) R.K. Bansal, Strength of materials, Laxmi Publications, New Delhi, 2010.
7) Ferdinand P Beer et.al.,Mechanics of Materials, Tata McGraw-Hill, 2004.
8) S. S. Bhavikatti, Strength of materials, Vikas Publishing House, Delhi, 2002.
9) S. S. Bhavikatti, Structural Analysis I & II, Vikas Publishing House, Delhi, 2002.
10) Devdas Menon, Structural Analysis, Narosa Publishing House, 2009.
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Course Code Course Title Core/Elective

PC205CE Fluid Mechanics Core
Contact Hours per Week

L T D P
Prerequisite CIE SEE Credits
3 - - - 30 70 3
Course Objectives
The objectives of the course is to impart knowledge of:
1. the concepts of fluid mechanics – statics, kinematics and dynamics
2. the properties of fluid, pressure, pressure measurements and problems in fluid statics
3. the fluid kinematics, including types of flows, fluid path lines and continuity equations
4. the principles of fluid dynamics
5. the flow measurement devices and applications

Course Outcomes
After the completion of the course, the student will be able to:
CO 1. Classify the fluids based on their properties
CO 2. Solve problems on pressure calculations, hydrostatic forces on bodies and buoyancy
CO 3. Relate types of flows with the corresponding mathematical equations
CO 4. Apply Euler’s, Bernoulli’s and Momentum equation to solve fluid dynamic problems
CO 5. Apply principles of fluid dynamics to make flow measurement calculations

UNIT-I
Fluid Properties: Basic Concepts and Definitions – Distinction between a fluid and a solid; Density,
Specific weight, Specific gravity, Kinematic and dynamic viscosity; variation of viscosity with
temperature, Newton law of viscosity; vapour pressure, boiling point, cavitation; surface tension,
capillarity, Bulk modulus of elasticity, compressibility.

UNIT-II
Fluid Statics - Fluid Pressure: Pressure at a point, Pascal’s law, Piezometer, U-Tube Manometer,
Single Column Manometer, U-Tube Differential Manometer, Micro manometers . pressure gauges,
Hydrostatic pressure and force: horizontal, vertical and inclined surfaces, Buoyancy and Meta-centre
definitions

UNIT-III
Fluid Kinematics- Classification of fluid flow : steady and unsteady flow; uniform and non-uniform
flow; laminar and turbulent flow; rotational and irrotational flow; compressible and incompressible
flow; ideal and real fluid flow; one, two and three dimensional flows; vortex flows; Stream line, path
line, streak line and stream tube; One-, two- and three -dimensional continuity equations in Cartesian
coordinates

UNIT-IV
Fluid Dynamics - Surface and body forces; Equations of motion - Euler’s equation; Bernoulli’s
equation – derivation; Energy Principle; Applications of Bernoulli’s equation, Momentum principle;
Forces exerted by Fluid flow on pipe bends.
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UNIT-V
Flow Measurements: Measurement of discharge – Venturimeter, Orifice-meter, Nozzle meter,
Elbow meter, Rotameter, Orifices and mouth pieces, Notches and weirs; Measurement of
velocity – Piezometers.

Suggested Readings:

1) K. Subramanya, ‘Theory and Applications of Fluid Mechanics’, Tata McGraw- Hill

Publishing Company Ltd., New Delhi, 1993
2) Vijay Gupta and Santosh K. Gupta, ‘Fluid Mechanics and its applications’, Wiley
Eastern Ltd., New Delhi,1984
3) K.L. Kumar, ‘Engineering Fluid Mechanics’, Eurasia Publishing HousePvt Ltd., New
Delhi, 2009
4) Vallentine, H.R., ‘Applied Hydrodynamics’, Butterworths & Co Ltd.,
London,1959
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Course Code Course Title Core/Elective

PC206CE Materials: Testing and Evaluation Core
Contact Hours per Week

L T D P
Prerequisite CIE SEE Credits
2 - - - 30 70 2
Course Objectives
1. To impart knowledge of basic building materials used in civil engineering
2. To impart knowledge on properties and durability of concrete.
3. To enable the students to understand the concept of mix design
4. To impart knowledge on the special concretes
5. To facilitate the students to know concreting under special circumstances

Course Outcomes
After completing this course, the student will be able to:
CO 1. Know the properties of basic materials using in civil engineering
CO 2. Remember the constituents required for making concrete.
CO 3. Analyse the characteristics and properties of concrete
CO 4. Apply the concepts of mix design for making concrete.
CO 5. Implement various special concretes and concreting methods based on the scenario.

UNIT-I
Basic Construction Materials: Stones - Types and properties of natural stone materials - criteria for
selection- Tests on stones-Uses of stones-Treatment of stones; Bricks-classification – manufacturing
types- tests; Timber- general characteristics of wood- defects of weed-preservation of wood and its
applications, commercial forms of timber; Steel- types and properties- advantages and uses.

UNIT-II
Constituents of Concrete
Cement - Cement – Ingredients, Manufacture, Chemical composition, basic properties of cement
compounds, Hydration of cement- heat of hydration, physical properties of Portland cements, Indian
standard tests and specification, various types and grades of cement, storage of cement.

Aggregates: Classification of aggregates based on size, shape, unit weight and its geological origin.
Characteristics of aggregates – Strength of aggregate, particle shape and texture, specific gravity, bulk
density, porosity, moisture content of aggregate, bulking of fine aggregate, deleterious substance in
aggregate, soundness of aggregate , alkali- aggregate reaction , sieve analysis:- grading curves, fineness
modulus, grading requirements, grading of fine and coarse aggregates, zoning, IS tests and specification
for aggregates for concrete.

UNIT-III
Constituents of Concrete
Water - General Requirements-quality of mixing water, effect of impurities in water on properties of
concrete.
Admixtures - Additives and admixtures, types, necessity and benefit Mineral admixture - Fly ash, silica
fume, blast furnace slag, and other pozzolanic materials. Chemical admixtures - Accelerator, retarder,
water reducing elements, plasticizer and super-plasticizer, their functions and dosage. IS specification
for admixtures for concrete.
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UNIT-IV
Cement Concrete - Nominal and Design Mixes, Steps of manufacture of concrete: proportioning,
batching, mixing, transporting, placing, compacting, curing and finishing of concrete.
Studies on Fresh concrete: Workability: Definition, factor affecting workability, various tests as per IS
code, Segregation and bleeding, stiffening, re-tempering. Curing- necessity and various methods, micro-
cracking.
Studies on Hardened concrete: Testing on hardened concrete: Compression test, flexural strength of
concrete, indirect tension test methods – factors influencing strength results – Accelerated strength tests
– determination of modulus of elasticity – in situ strength determination – variation in test results – Non-
destructive strength tests: ultrasonic pulse velocity tests, rebound hammer test.

UNIT-V
Miscellaneous Building Materials: Cement mortar plastering, Pointing, White and Color washing,
Paints and Varnishes. Types of Flooring. Misc. materials like Glass, Bitumen, Polymers, Industrial waste
products and Thin Wires.

Suggested readings:

1. P. C Varghese, Building Materials, Prentice Hall of India.

2. S.K. Duggal, Building Materials, 4th edition New age Publication
3. M S Shetty; Concrete Technology , S.Chand Publication New Delhi
4. P. K. Mehta and Paulo J. M. Monteiro, "Concrete: microstructure, properties and materials",
The McGrawHill Company
5. A R Santhakumar; Concrete Technology , Oxford University Press
6. A. M. Neville ; Properties of Concrete , Pearson Education
7. Krishna Raju N., Design of Concrete Mixes, CBS publishers
8. IS 456-2000
9. IS 10262 - 2009
10. IS 269-1989
11. IS 516-1959
12. IS 1786-1985
13. IS 1893-2002
14. IS 12269-1987
15. IS 9103-1999
16. IS 8112-1989
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Course Code Course Title Core/Elective

MC201HS Indian Constitution Core
Contact Hours per Week

L T D P
Prerequisite CIE SEE Credits
2 - - - 30 70 2
Course Objectives
1. Objective-1
2. Objective-2
3. Objective-3
4. Objective-4
5. Objective-5

Course Outcomes
CO 1. CO1
CO 2. CO2
CO 3. CO3
CO 4. CO4
CO 5. CO5
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Course Code Course Title Core/Elective

PC254CE Solid Mechanics Laboratory Core
Contact Hours per Week

L T D P
Prerequisite CIE SEE Credits
- - - 2 25 50 1
Course Objectives
1. To understand the experiments on various materials to assess their behavior and limitations
2. To learn the brittle and ductile material failure patterns
3. To understand the shear force, bending moment and deflection for different types of beams
4. To know the rigidity modulus by conducting spring and torsion test

Course Outcomes
After the completion of the course, the student will be able to:
CO 1. Evaluate Young’s modulus, rigidity modulus, hardness number, flexural rigidity and impact
strength of given specimens
CO 2. Find the cracking stress and compressive strength of bricks
CO 3. Determine the stiffness of close coiled helical springs
CO 4. Find the deflection of a beam

List of Experiments:

CYCLE –I
1. Uni- axial tension test on a specimen of ductile material.
2. Stress – Strain characteristics of a ductile material.
3. Brinell`s hardness test.
4. Compression test on brick.
5. Bending test on simply supported beam of Timber.
6. Izod impact test
CYCLE –II
7. Compression test on close coiled helical spring.
8. Torsion test on a specimen of ductile material.
9. Bending test on Cantilever beam of Aluminum.
10. Bending test on Simply supported beam of Steel.
11. Bending test on Fixed beam of Copper.
12. Charpy impact test.

Note:- Any 10 experiments to be completed.

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Course Code Course Title Core/Elective

PC254CE Materials: Testing and Evaluation Laboratory Core
Contact Hours per Week

L T D P
Prerequisite CIE SEE Credits
- - - 2 30 70 1
Course Objectives
1. Testing of different materials under the action of various forces and determination of their
characteristics experimentally.
2. To make measurements of loads, displacements and strains relating these quantities.
3. To know the strength and stiffness properties of structural elements.

Course Outcomes
After completing this course, the student will be able to:
CO 1. Determine the physical properties of constituent materials of concrete.
CO 2. Apply the mix design of concrete
CO 3. Determine the workability of concrete
CO 4. Determine the mechanical behavior of concrete subjected to Tension, compression,
flexure by means of experiments.

List of Experiments

Tests on cement
1. Standard consistency of cement
2. Initial and final setting time of cement
3. Compressive strength of cement
4. Fineness of cement (by sieving)
Tests on aggregates (Fine aggregate & coarse aggregate)
5. Sieve analysis of aggregates
6. Fineness modulus, bulk density, void ratio and porosity
7. Bulking of fine aggregate (field and lab method)
8. Specific gravity of aggregate
Tests on fresh concrete
9. Slump test
10. Compaction factor test
11. Flow test
Tests on hardened concrete
12. Compressive strength of concrete
13. Modulus of elasticity of concrete
14. Flexural strength of concrete
15. Rebound hammer test
Tests on bricks
16. Compressive strength of burnt bricks
17. Water absorption tests on bricks