3.

Instrumentation and Control Engineering

and related courses

OVERVIEW:

The Basic Civil Engineering course offers a comprehensive introduction to the diverse
field of civil engineering. It covers the foundational principles and branches of civil
engineering, including the roles and impact of civil engineers. Students gain
proficiency in units of measurement and unit conversions. The course extensively
explores various construction materials, such as cement, steel, concrete, and timber,
with a focus on their types, properties, and applications. Building construction and
services are discussed, including building types, components, and functions, as well
as load considerations and brick bonds. The course further delves into surveying and
levelling techniques, including linear and angular measurements, modern surveying
tools, and contour mapping. Basic soil mechanics and pavement engineering concepts
are introduced, encompassing soil types, classifications, and engineering properties,
as well as pavement types and materials. Advancements in civil engineering are
explored, touching on smart cities, waste management, transportation systems, water
harvesting, green building, riverfront development, heritage conservation, and
earthquake-resistant structures. This course provides a solid foundation for aspiring
civil engineers and equips them with essential knowledge and skills to contribute to
the construction and infrastructure development field.

B. SYLLABUS:

Course No Title of the Course Course Structure Pre-Requisite

FCCW0 1 06 Basic Civil Engineering 3L-1T-0P None
COURSE OUTCOMES (COs)
After completion of this course, the students are expected to be able to
demonstrate the following knowledge, skills, and attitudes:
CO1:To develop an understanding of the use of different materials in Civil
Engineering.
CO2: To identify various building components, methods of construction, and

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services.
CO3: To develop an understanding of the applicability of different equipment for
angular and linear measurements.
CO4: To identify the types of soils and understand their application in pavement
engineering.
CO5: To develop an understanding of various public transportation systems,
water conservation methods, water-waste water quality, and advances in civil
engineering.
COURSE CONTENT
UNIT I
Introduction to Civil Engineering and Civil Engineering Materials (CO1)
Introduction, Branches, Scope, Impact, Role of Civil Engineer, Units of
Measurement, Unit Conversion (Length, Area, Volume). List of materials, Details
(types, properties, uses) of materials:
Cement, Aggregate, Brick, Steel, Concrete, Stone, Soil, Mortar, Timber, Plastic,
Epoxy, fly ash, Steel slag, Copper slag, Bitumen, Optical fiber, Pipe, Wire, Cable,
Smart material, Basic hand fill tests, FRP, Water and wastewater quality
characteristics, drinking water standards, Road traffic, traffic control, traffic
signals & Intersections.
UNIT II
Building Construction and Building Services (CO2)
Types of building, Components of building & its functions, types of loads acting
on the building, Types of brick bonds, Typical building layout, Symbols used in
electrical layout, Symbols used for water supply, plumbing, and sanitation.
Nominal dimensions for door, window, and furniture. Building Services: Types of
building services like plumbing & sanitation, water 'supply & drainage system,
electricity, building finishes, and HVAC.

UNIT III
Introduction to Surveying And Leveling (CO3)
Introduction, Fundamental Principles, Classification. Linear measurement:
Instruments used, Chaining on the plane ground, Offset, Ranging. Angular
measurement: Compass-Instrument used Meridian, Bearing, and Local attraction.
Leveling: Instrument used, Terminology, Types of leveling, and Methods of
leveling, Introduction to contour. Modern tools: Introduction to Theodolite, Total
Station, Introduction to GPS, GIS & RS.

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UNIT IV
Basics of Soil Mechanics and Pavement Engineering (CO4)
Soil Mechanics: Introduction of soils, Origin of soils, Types of soils and
classification of soils, Index and Engineering properties of soil, Types of
Foundation in soils.
Pavement Engineering: Introduction to Pavement Engineering, Types of roads,
Pavement types- rigid and flexible, Pavement layers, pavement materials.

UNIT V
Advancements in Civil Engineering (CO5)
Smart city and its features, Solid waste management systems, Mass
Transportation systems-BRTS, Metro, Rain water harvesting systems, Watershed
Management, Green building, Energy efficient building, Development of River
fronts, Heritage structures &their conservations, Features of Earthquake resistant
structures.
SUGGESTED READINGS
1. N. N. Basak.“Surveying and levelling” Tata McGraw Hill, 2 ND Edition.
2. B.C. Punmia, A.K. Jain and A.K. Jain. “Building Construction” Laxmi Pub,
Delhi, 11th Edition.
3. S.C. Rangwala, “Engineering Material”Charotar Publication, 7 th Edition.
4. S. Ramamrutham. “Basic Civil Engineering” Dhanpatrai Publication, 3 rd
Edition.
5. B.C. Punmia, A.K. Jain and A.K. Jain “Soil Mechanics and Foundation
Engineering” Laxmi Pub, Delhi, 16 th Edition.
6. S.C. Rangwala. “Estimating and Costing” Charotar Publishing House, 17 th
Edition.
7. M.S.Palanichamy.”Basic Civil Engineering” McGraw Hill, 4 th Edition

C. LESSON PLAN THEORY LECTURE

Number
Serial
Topic to be covered of Unit
No.
Lectures
Introduction to Civil Engineering and Civil Engineering 1
1 Materials: Introduction, Branches, Scope, Impact, Role of
Civil Engineer, Units of measurement 1
2 Unit conversion (Length, Area, Volume). 1 (8)
List of materials, Details (types, properties, uses) of 1
3 materials:
Cement, Aggregate, Brick
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