Syllabus of

UNDERGRADUATE DEGREE COURSE

Civil Engineering

Rajasthan Technical University, Kota

Effective from session: 2018 – 2019
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II Year - III Semester: B.Tech. (Civil Engineering)

3CE2-01: ADVANCE ENGINEERING MATHEMATICS-I

Credit: 3 Max. Marks: 150 (IA:30, ETE:120)
3L+0T+0P End Term Exam: 3 Hours
SN Contents Hrs.
1 Numerical Methods – 1: Finite differences, Relation between operators, 10
Interpolation using Newton’s forward and backward difference formulae.
Gauss’s forward and backward interpolation formulae. Stirling’s
Formulae. Interpolation with unequal intervals: Newton’s divided
difference and Lagrange’sformulae. Numerical Differentiation, Numerical
integration: Trapezoidal rule and Simpson’s 1/3rd and 3/8 rules.
2 Numerical Methods – 2: Numerical solution of ordinary differential 8
equations: Taylor’s series, Euler and modified Euler’s methods. Runge-
Kutta method of fourth order for solving first and second order equations.
Milne’s and Adam’s predicator-corrector methods. Solution of polynomial
and transcendental equations-Bisection method, Newton-Raphson
method and Regula-Falsi method.
3 Laplace Transform: Definition and existence of Laplace transform, 10
Properties of Laplace Transform and formulae, Unit Step function, Dirac
Delta function, Heaviside function, Laplace transform of periodic
functions. Finding inverse Laplace transform by different methods,
convolution theorem. Evaluation of integrals by Laplace transform,
solving ODEs by Laplace transforms method.
4 Fourier Transform: Fourier Complex, Sine and Cosine transform, 7
properties and formulae, inverse Fourier transforms, Convolution
theorem, application of Fourier transforms to partial ordinary differential
equation (One dimensional heat and wave equations only).
5 Z-Transform: Definition, properties and formulae, Convolution theorem, 5
inverse Z-transform, application of Z-transform to difference equation.
Total 40

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3CE1-02/4CE1-02: TECHNICAL COMMUNICATION

Credit: 2 Max. Marks: 100 (IA:20, ETE:80)
2L+0T+0P End Term Exam: 2 Hours
SN Contents Hrs.
1 Introduction to Technical Communication- Definition of technical
communication, Aspects of technical communication, forms of technical
communication, importance of technical communication, technical 4
communication skills (Listening, speaking, writing, reading writing),
linguistic ability, style in technical communication.
2 Comprehension of Technical Materials/Texts and Information Design
& development- Reading of technical texts, Readingand comprehending
instructions and technical manuals, Interpreting and summarizing
technical texts, Note-making. Introduction of different kinds of technical 6
documents, Information collection, factors affecting information and
document design, Strategies for organization, Information design and
writing for print and online media.
3 Technical Writing, Grammar and Editing- Technical writing process,
forms of technical discourse, Writing, drafts and revising, Basics of
grammar, common error in writing and speaking, Study of advanced
grammar, Editing strategies to achieve appropriate technical style, 8
Introduction to advanced technical communication. Planning, drafting
and writing Official Notes, Letters, E-mail, Resume, Job Application,
Minutes of Meetings.
4 Advanced Technical Writing- Technical Reports, types of technical
reports, Characteristics and formats and structure of technical reports.
Technical Project Proposals, types of technical proposals, Characteristics
8
and formats and structure of technical proposals. Technical Articles,
types of technical articles, Writing strategies, structure and formats of
technical articles.
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3CE1-03/4CE1-03: MANAGERIAL ECONOMICS AND FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING

Credit: 2 Max. Marks: 100 (IA:20, ETE:80)
2L+0T+0P End Term Exam: 2 Hours
SN Contents Hrs.
1 Basic economic concepts-Meaning, nature and scope of economics,
deductive vs inductive methods, static and dynamics, Economic
4
problems: scarcity and choice, circular flow of economic activity, national
income-concepts and measurement.
2 Demand and Supply analysis-Demand-types of demand, determinants
of demand, demand function, elasticity of demand, demand forecasting –
5
purpose, determinants and methods, Supply-determinants of supply,
supply function, elasticity of supply.
3 Production and Cost analysis-Theory of production- production
function, law of variable proportions, laws of returns to scale, production
optimization, least cost combination of inputs, isoquants. Cost concepts-
5
explicit and implicit cost, fixed and variable cost, opportunity cost, sunk
costs, cost function, cost curves, cost and output decisions, cost
estimation
4 Market structure and pricing theory-Perfect competition, Monopoly,
4
Monopolistic competition, Oligopoly.
5 Financial statement analysis-Balance sheet and related concepts, profit
and loss statement and related concepts, financial ratio analysis, cash-
flow analysis, funds-flow analysis, comparative financial statement, 8
analysis and interpretation of financial statements, capital budgeting
techniques.
Total 26

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3CE3-04: ENGINEERING MECHANICS

Credit: 2 Max. Marks: 100 (IA:20, ETE:80)

2L+0T+0P End Term Exam: 2 Hours
SN CONTENT Hrs.
1 Introduction: objective, scope and outcome of the course. 1
2 Statics of particles and rigid bodies: Fundamental laws of mechanics,
Principle of transmissibility, System of forces (conservative and non-
conservative), Resultant force, Resolution of force, Moment and Couples,
Resolution of a force into a force and a couple, Free body diagram, 4
Equilibrium, Conditions for equilibrium, Lami's theorem.
3 Plane trusses: Types of structures, Trusses, Support Conditions, Types
of Loadings, Classification of trusses, Determinacy of trusses, Basic
assumptions of truss analysis (zero force member, tension or 4
compression member), Method of joints, Method of sections.
4 Centroid & Moment of inertia (M.I.): Location of centroid, Moment of
inertia (mass and area), Parallel axis and perpendicular axis theorems,
M.I of composite section, M.I. of solid bodies, Polar moment of inertia, 4
principle axis and principle moment of inertia.
5 Virtual work: Principle of Virtual Work, Active forces and active force
diagram, Stability of equilibrium.
Work, Energy and Power: Work of a force, weight and couple, Power,
4
Efficiency, Energy, Kinetic energy of rigid body, Principle of work and
energy, Conservation of energy.
6 Friction: Types of Friction, Laws of friction, Angle of friction, Angle of
2
repose, Ladder, Wedge, Belt Friction.
7 Springs: Stiffness of springs, springs in series and parallel, Introduction
to laminated plate springs, leaf spring, close coiled helical springs, open 2
coiled springs.
8 Simple Stresses and Strains: Concept of stress and strain in three
dimensions and generalized Hooke’s law; Young’s modulus, Shear
stress, Shear strain, Modulus of rigidity, Complementary shear stress;
Poisson’s ratio, Volumetric strain, Bulk modulus, relation between
elastic constants, Stress and strain thin cylinder and spherical cell 7
under internal pressure.
TOTAL 28

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3CE4-05: SURVEYING

Credit: 3 Max. Marks: 150 (IA:30, ETE:120)

3L+0T+0P End Term Exam: 3 Hours
SN Contents Hrs.
1 Introduction: objective, scope and outcome of the course. 1
2 LINEAR AND ANGULAR MEASUREMENTS
Method of linear measurements, Correction to length measured with a
chain/tape, Ranging a survey line; direct and indirect Angular
measurement by compass, Designation of bearing, Traversing with tape 14
and compass, Correction to measured bearing,
Angular measurement by theodolite; Temporary adjustments, Method of
horizontal angle measurement and vertical angle, Traverse computation,
plotting of traverse and determining the closing error, Balancing traverse.
3 LEVELLING
Measurements of elevations methods of levelling; direct/differential,
Indirect/Trigonometrical, and Profile/Cross sectional levelling. 8
Digital and Auto level, Errors in levelling, contours and contour lines;
methods of contouring; direct and indirect, characteristics, uses, area
and vol. measurements.
4 CURVE SURVEYING
Elements of simple and compound curves, Types of curves, Elements of
circular, reverse, and transition curves. Method of setting out simple,
5
circular, transition and reverse curves, Types of vertical curves, length of
vertical curves, setting out vertical curves. Tangent corrections.
5 TACHEOMETRY AND PHOTOGRAMMETRY SURVEYING
Advantages of tacheometric surveying, different systems of tacheometric
measurements, Stadia system of tacheometry, distance elevation
formulae for horizontal sights. Determination of tacheometric constants,
distance and elevation formulae for inclined sights with staff vertical. 8
Introduction to basic concepts perspective geometry of aerial
photographs, relief and tilt displacements, Terrestrial Photogrammetry,
flight planning
6 SETTING OUT WORKS & MODERN FIELD SURVEY SYSTEMS
Instruments and methods for laying out buildings, setting out culverts,
setting out sewer lines. 6
Principle of E.D.M. (Electronic Distance Measurements), Modulation,
Types of E.D.M., Distomat, Total station, parts of total station,
advantages and application.
TOTAL 42

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3CE4-06: FLUID MECHANICS

Credit: 2 Max. Marks: 100 (IA:20, ETE:80)

2L+0T+0P End Term Exam: 2 Hours
SN Contents Hrs.
1 Introduction to objective, scope and outcome of the course. 1
2 Fluids: Definition, Type of fluids, Ideal fluids, real fluids, Newtonian and
non-Newtonian fluids. 1

3 Properties of Fluids: Units of measurement, Mass density, Specific

weight, Specific volume, Specific Gravity, Viscosity, Surface tension and 2
Capillarity, Compressibility and Elasticity.
4 Principles of Fluid Statics: Basic equations, Pascal Law, Type of
pressure:-atmospheric pressure, Gauge pressure, vacuum pressure, 3
absolute pressure, manometers, Bourdon pressure gauge
5 Buoyancy; Forces acting on immersed plane surface. Centre of pressure,
forces on curved surfaces. Conditions of equilibrium for floating bodies, 3
meta-centre and analytical determination of meta centric height.
6 Kinematics of Flow: Visualisation of flow, Types of flow: Steady and
unsteady, uniform and non-uniform, rotational and irrotaional flow,
Laminar and turbulent flow, streamline, path line, streak line, principle of
conservation of mass, equation of continuity, acceleration of fluid
particles local and convective, velocity, acceleration, velocity potential and 6
stream function, elementary treatment of flow net, vorticity, circulation,
free and forced vortex. Fluid mass subject to horizontal and vertical
acceleration and uniform rotation
7 Fluid Dynamics: Control volume approach, Euler’s equation, Bernoulli’s
equation and its applications, venture-meter, orificemeter, orifices &
mouthpieces, time of emptying of tanks by orifices, momentum and 6
angular momentum equations and their applications, pressure on flat
plates and nozzles.
8 Laminar Flow through Pipes: Laminar flow through pipes, Relation
between shear & pressure gradient. Flow between plates & pipes. Hagen-
Poiseuille equation, Equations for velocity distribution, pressure 6
difference velocity distribution over a flat plate and in a pipe section,
Darcy-Weisbach equation, friction factor , minor losses, pipe networks
TOTAL 28

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3CE4-07: BUILDING MATERIALS AND CONSTRUCTION

Credit: 3 Max. Marks: 150 (IA:30, ETE:120)

3L+0T+0P End Term Exam: 3 Hours
SN Contents Hrs.

1 Introduction to objective, scope and outcome of the course. 1

2 Basic Civil Engineering Materials (Properties, Types and Uses): Stone:
Compressive strength, Water absorption, Durability, Impact value, Tensile
strength; Bricks: Water absorption, Compressive strength, Effloresces,
Dimension and Tolerance; Tiles: Water absorption, Tolerance, Impact
value and Glazing; Light weight concrete blocks.
8
Lime: classification as per IS, properties, standard tests and uses in
construction.
Fly-ash: Properties and Use in manufacturing of bricks & cement;
Miscellaneous: Gypsum, Plaster of Paris, PVC materials, Paints, Varnish
and Distemper.
3 Timber & Steel: Timber: Definitions of related terms, Classifications and
Properties, Defects in Conversion of wood, Seasoning wood, Preservation,
Fire proofing, Ply woods, Fibre boards; 3
Steel: Mild steel and HYSD steel, Properties and their use, common tests
on steel.
4 Mortarand Plaster: Mortar preparation methods: Functions and tests &
their uses in various types of pointing & plastering 2
5 Brick and Stone Masonry: Basic principle of masonry work, different
types of bonds, relative merits and demerits of English, Single Flemish
and Double Flemish bond. Comparison between stone and brick 4
masonry. General principles, classification of stone masonry and their
relative merits and demerits.
6 Building Requirements & Construction System: Building components,
their functions and requirements. Types of construction: load bearing and
framed structure construction, RCC beam, column and slab construction,
Precast and In-situ construction, Relative merits and demerits. Fire
7
resistance construction, FRC.
Ground & Upper floors: Floor components and their functions, Floor
types and Selection of flooring, construction details of ground and upper
floors, merits and demerits.
7 Foundation & Site Preparation: Purpose, types of foundation: like
shallow, deep, pile, raft, grillage foundation and their suitability. Depth of
5
foundation, Sequence of construction activity and co-ordination, site
clearance, layout of foundation plan.

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Temporary structures: Types & methods of shoring, underpinning and

scaffolding.
8 Damp Proofing: Causes and Effects of dampness, Methods and materials
for damp proofing, Methods and materials for anti-termite treatment.
3
Construction and Expansion Joints: Requirements, Types material
used, Construction details.
9 Arches and Lintels: Terms used, types of arches and their construction
detail, types of lintels and constructions. 3
Partition Wall: Types, purpose and use of partition wall.
10 Stairs: Terms used, requirements of good staircase, classification,
construction details and suitability of different types of stairs, Lifts and 2
Ramps.
11 Roof and Roof Covering: Purposes, classification of roofs, terms used.
Introduction to Solid slab, Flat slab, Shell Roofs and Pitched roofs, and
their constructional features. Types of pitched roofs and Trusses, typical 4
constructional details; Roof covering materials, types and typical
constructional details.
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3CE4-08: ENGINEERING GEOLOGY

Credit: 2 Max. Marks: 100 (IA:20, ETE:80)
2L+0T+0P End Term Exam: 2 Hours
SN Hrs.
Contents
1 Introduction to objective, scope and outcome of the course. 1
2 General Geology: Branches and Scope of Geology, Types of Weathering &
Geological work of natural agencies like River & Wind. Geological Time 6
Scale. Physical Properties of Minerals.
3 Petrology: Formation, Texture, Structure and Classification of Igneous,
Sedimentary and Metamorphic Rocks. Engineering Properties of Rocks for
Building & Road Material. Laboratory and Field & in-situ Test for Site 6
Construction.
4 Structural Geology: Causes, Terminology, Classification, Recognition,
Effects and Engineering consideration of Fold, Fault, Joints and 5
Unconformities.
5 Engineering Geology: Geophysical methods as applied to Civil
Engineering for Subsurface Analysis (Electrical and Seismic methods).
Terminology, Types and Geological consideration for site selection of Dam 6
& Tunnel.
6 Remote Sensing & GIS: Application of Remote Sensing and GIS in
Various fields of Civil Engineering. 4

TOTAL 28

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3CE4-21: SURVEYING LAB

Credit: 1.5 Max. Marks: 75 (IA:45, ETE:30)

0L+0T+3P
List of Experiments
1. Linear Measurement by Tape:
a. Ranging and Fixing of Survey Station.
b. Plotting Building Block by offset with the help of cross staff.
2. Compass Survey: Using Surveyor's and Prismatic compass
a. Measurement of bearing of lines
b. Adjustment of included angles of compass traverse.
3. Levelling: Using Tilting/ Dumpy/ Automatic Level
a. To determine the reduced levels in closed circuit.
b. To carry out profile levelling and plot longitudinal and cross sections for
road.
4. Theodolite Survey: Using Vernier Theodolite
a. To carryout temporary adjustment of Theodolite & Measurement of
horizontal and vertical angle: by method of repetition and method of
Reiteration.
b. To measure and adjust the angles of a braced quadrilateral.
5. Trigonometric Levelling: To determine the Height of an object by
trigonometriclevelling:
a. By using Instruments in same vertical plane.
b. By using Instruments in different vertical planes.
6. Tacheometry Survey:
a. To determine the tachometric constant.
b. To determine the horizontal and vertical distance by tachometric
survey.
7. To study the various electronic surveying instruments like EDM, Total
Station etc.
One-week Survey Camp for topographic/ project survey/Contouring be arranged
before or after Term End Exam.

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3CE4-22: FLUID MECHANICS LAB

Credit: 01 Max. Marks: 50 (IA:30, ETE:20)

0L+0T+2P
List of Experiments
1. To study the various pressure measuring devices
2. To verify the Bernoulli’s theorem.
3. To calibrate the Venturi-meter.
4. To calibrate the Orifice-meter.
5. To determine Metacentric Height.
6. To determine Cc, Cv, Cd of an orifice.
7. To determine Cd of a mouthpiece.
8. To determine Cd of a V-notch.
9. To determine viscosity of a given fluid.
10. To study the velocity distribution in pipes.

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3CE4-23: COMPUTER AIDED CIVIL ENGINEERING DRAWING

Credit: 1.5 Max. Marks: 75 (IA:45, ETE:30)

0L+0T+3P
List of Assignments
To study and draw the labelled sketch of different Building Components on sheets
with exposure to CAD:

1. Drawing of walls
a. Brick and Stone masonry
b. Cross section of external wall from foundation to parapet
c. Partition wall, cavity wall and
2. Pointing, Arches, Lintels and Floors
3. Doors and Windows
4. Stairs, Cross section of Dog legged stairs
5. Roofs: Flat and Pitched roof (Steel truss)
6. Development of Front Elevation and Sectional Elevation from a given plan
7. Development of Plan, Front Elevation and Sectional Elevation from line
diagram

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3CE4-24: CIVIL ENGINEERING MATERIALS LAB

Credit: 01 Max. Marks: 50 (IA:30, ETE:20)

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List of Experiments
1. To determine properties of following materials:

A. STONE:
a. Compressive strength,
b. Water absorption,
c. Impact value,
d. Tensile strength;
B. Bricks:
a. Water absorption,
b. Compressive strength,
c. Dimension and Tolerance;
C. Tiles:
a. Water absorption,
b. Tolerance,
c. Impact value
D. Timber: Compressive and Tensile Strength of Timber across and along the
Grain

2. To Study the Properties & Utilization of Fly Ash in Construction

3. To Study the Different Aluminum and Steel Sections
4. To Study the Manufacturing and Use of Concrete Hollow Blocks
5. To Study the Properties and Uses of Kota Stone and its Slurry

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3CE4-25: GEOLOGY LAB

Credit: 01 Max. Marks: 50 (IA:30, ETE:20)

0L+0T+2P

List of Experiments
1. Physical Properties of Minerals
2. Physical Properties of Rocks
3. Identification of Minerals in Hand Specimen
4. Identification of Rocks in Hand Specimen
5. Identification of Geological features through wooden Models
a. Structural Geological Diagrams
b. Petrological Diagrams
c. Engineering Geological Diagrams
6. Interpretation of Geological Map (10 Nos.)
7. Dip & Strike Problems (8 Nos.)

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