KERALA TECHNOLOGICAL

UNIVERSITY

(THRISSUR CLUSTER - 07)

SCHEME AND SYLLABI

of

M. TECH.

in

STRUCTURAL ENGINEERING

OFFERING DEPARTMENT

CIVIL ENGINEERING
 CLUSTER LEVEL GRADUATE PROGRAM COMMITTEE

NO MEMBER
1. Dr Devdas Menon, Professor, IIT Madras, Chennai
2 Principal, AXIS College of Engineering & Technology, Kodali,
Kodakara, Thrissur
3 Principal, Government Engineering College Trichur, Thrissur
4 Principal, IES College of Engineering , Chittilappilly, Thrissur
5 Principal, MET'S School of Engineering, Mala, Thrissur
6 Principal, Royal College of Engineering & Technology, Akkikkavu,
Thrissur
7 Principal, Vidya Academy of Science & Technology, Thalakkottukara,
Thrissur
8 Principal, Thejus Engineering College, Vellarakkad, Thrissur
9 Principal, Universal Engineering College, Vallivattom, Thrissur
10 Principal, Sahrdaya College of Engineering & Technology, Kodakara,
Thrissur

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 CERTIFICATE

This is to certify that

1. The scheme and syllabi are prepared in accordance with the regulations and
guidelines issued by the KTU from time to time and also as per the decisions made in
the CGPC meetings.

2. The suggestions/modifications suggested while presenting the scheme and syllabi

before CGPC on 25.6.2015 have been incorporated.

3. There is no discrepancy among the soft copy in MS word format, PDF and hard copy
of the syllabi submitted to the CGPC.

4. The document has been verified by all the constituent colleges

Coordinator in charge of syllabus revision of the programme

Prof. K V Leela
Professor and Head
Vidya Academy of Science and Technology
Thalakkottukara, Thrissur
Dr.Sudha Balagopalan
Principal
Vidya Academy of Science and Technology, Thalakkottukara, Thrissur

Principals of the colleges in which the programme is offered

No Name of the college Principal’s Name Signature

1 Vidya Academy of Science and Dr.Sudha Balagopalan
Technology, Thalakkottukara,
Thrissur
2 Axis College of Engineering Dr. T.G.Ansalam Raj
&Technology, Kodali,
Kodakara, Thrissur
3 Universal Engineering College, Dr. K.P.Mohandas
Vallivattam, Thrissur
4 Thejus Engineering College, Dr. K.Satheeshkumar
Vellarakkad, Thrissur

Date: Dr Devdas Menon,

Place: Professor, IIT Madras
Chairman

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 Programme Educational Objective
I Our Graduates will apply fundamental technical knowledge and skills to technological
challenges and problems in Structural Engineering and contribute to society and nation while
producing reliable solutions.

II Our graduates will contribute to professional practice in structural engineering through

effective communication, leadership, team work and service while exhibiting high ethical and
professional standards in fulfilling their responsibilities to both employers and society.

III Our graduates will continue lifelong learning through professional activities and training
and take up higher education, engage in research and development in structural engineering.

Programme outcome
After successful completion of the programme the student should be able to

a) Understand latest developments in structural engineering and analyse structures using the
knowledge they acquired.

b) Design and conduct experiments meeting specifications including efficiency and

economic requirements

c) Communicate fluently by both oral and writing.

d) Understand professional and ethical responsibilities to be nurtured in graduates.

e) Develop skills and motivation for continuous learning process and professional growth
after graduation.

f) Take up research work in Structural Engineering

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 Scheme of M. Tech Programme in
Structural Engineering
SEMESTER 1 (Credits 21)
Exam Course No: Name L- T - P Internal End Semester Exam Credits
Slot
Marks Marks Duration
(hrs)

A 07 MA 6005 Mathematical Methods in 3-1-0 40 60 3 4

Structural Engineering

B 07 CE 6301 Theory of Elasticity 3-1-0 40 60 3 4

C 07 CE 6303 Advanced Design of 3-0-0 40 60 3 3

Concrete Structures

D 07 CE 6305 Structural Dynamics 3-1-0 40 60 3 4

E 07 CE 63XX Elective I 3-0-0 40 60 3 3

07 GN 6001 Research Methodology 0-2-0 100 0 0 2

07 CE 6307 Computational Lab 0-0-2 100 0 0 1

07 CE 6309 Introduction to Seminar 0-0-1 0 0 0 0

L-Lecture T-Tutorial P-Practical

ELECTIVE I

07 CE 6311 Design of Bridges

07 CE 6313 Advanced Foundation Engineering
07 CE 6315 Experimental Stress Analysis and Instrumentation

Note: 8 hours/week is meant for departmental assistance by students.

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 SEMESTER 2 (Credits 21)
Exam Course No: Name L- T - P Internal End Semester Credits
Slot Exam
Marks
Marks Duration
(hrs)

A 07 CE 6302 Finite Element Analysis 3-1-0 40 60 3 4

B 07 CE 6304 Earthquake Resistant 3-0-0 40 60 3 3

Design of Structures

C 07 CE 6306 Advanced Design of Steel 3-0-0 40 60 3 3

Structures

D 07 CE 63XX Elective II 3-0-0 40 60 3 3

E 07 CE 63XX Elective III 3-0-0 40 60 3 3

07 CE 6308 Seminar I 0-0-2 100 0 0 2

07 CE 6312 Mini Project 0-0-4 100 0 0 2

07 CE 6314 Structural Engineering Lab 0-0-2 100 0 0 1

L-Lecture T-Tutorial P-Practical

ELECTIVES

07 CE 6316 Analysis of Plates and Shells

07 CE 6318 Marine Structures
07 CE 6322 Soil Structure Interaction
07 CE 6324 Design of Prestressed Concrete Structures
07 CE 6326 Pavement Analysis and Design
07 CE 6328 Structural Optimization and Reliability Analysis

Note: 8 hours / week is meant for departmental assistance by students.

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 SEMESTER 3 (Credits 14)
Exam Course No: Name L- T - P Internal End Semester Credits
Slot Exam
Marks
Marks Duration
(hrs)

A 07 CE 73XX Elective IV 3-0-0 40 60 3 3

B 07 CE 73XX Elective V 3-0-0 40 60 3 3

07 CE 7301 Seminar II 0-0-2 40 60 0 2

07 CE 7303 Main Project Phase I 0-0-12 50 0 0 6

L-Lecture T-Tutorial P-Practical

ELECTIVES

07 CE 7305 Probability Methods in Civil Engineering

07 CE 7307 Forensic Engineering and Rehabilitation of Structures
07 CE 7309 Elastic Stability
07 CE 7311 High Rise Buildings
07 CE 7313 Engineering Fracture Mechanics
07 CE 7315 Advanced Concrete Technology
07 CE 7317 Mechanics of Composite Materials

Note: 8 hours/week is meant for departmental assistance by students.

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 SEMESTER 4 (Credits 12)
Exam Course code Name L- T - P Internal End Semester Credits
Slot Exam
Marks
Marks Duration
(hrs)

07 CE 7302 Main Project Phase II 0-0-21 70 30 0 12

L-Lecture T-Tutorial P-Practical

Note: 8 hours/week is meant for departmental assistance by students.

Total credits for all semesters: 68

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 SEMESTER 1
Course No. Course Name L-T-P-Credits Year of Introduction

MATHEMATICAL METHODS
07 MA 6005 3-1-0-4 2015
IN STRUCTURAL
ENGINEERING
Course Objectives

To give the students understanding of basic mathematics involved in advanced topics in structural
engineering and to give the student knowledge regarding the numerical methods required in
analysis of structures.

Syllabus

Variational Methods in Engineering: calculus of variations - applications - Hamilton’s principle -

Lagrangian, introduction to energy methods, linear algebra - vector spaces, linear transformations,
linear independence, null space - eigenvalues and eigenvectors, diagonalisation, Gram-Schmidt
procedure, simultaneous diagonalisation, partial differential equations - classification -
characteristics elliptic, parabolic and hyperbolic equations, review of method of separation of
variables, heat equation, wave equation, D’Alembert’s solution, important equations of
mathematical physics - Laplace’s equation, Poisson’s equation, biharmonic equations, Dirichlet’s
problem, Neumann’s problem, Hilbert’s problem, approximate method of solutions.

Course Outcome

Students after the completion of the course understand the higher mathematics involved in
advanced topics in Structural Engineering and he is able to apply the knowledge acquired in
numerical methods in solving problems in Structural Engineering.

References

1. F B Hildebrand, “Methods of Applied Mathematics”, Prentice Hall (1965)

2. G Strang, “Linear Algebra and Its Applications”, Fourth Edition.

3. K Sankara Rao “Introduction to Partial Differential Equations”, Second edition, Prentice Hall

COURSE PLAN

Contact Sem.Exam
Module Contents
Hours Marks ;%

Variational Methods in Engineering

Variational methods in engineering Functions and

functionals; analogy with the differential calculus;
calculus of variations; Euler’s equation for the simplest
I case; prescribed and natural boundary conditions. 10 15

Slightly more general cases: extension to more unknowns

and more independent variables; constraints and Lagrange
multipliers; isoperimetric problems.

Mention, but not discuss in detail, transversality

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 conditions and ErdmannWeierstrass corner condition.

Variational Methods: applications

Applications: Hamilton’s principle; introduction to

energy methods; principle of virtual work; principle of
II 8 15
complementary work; principle of minimum total
potential energy; strain energy and complementary
energy; general basis of the energy methods;
Castigliano’s first and second theorems

FIRST INTERNAL EXAM

Linear Algebra
III 10 15
Linear Algebra -Vector spaces Linear transformations ,
Linear Independence : null space

Linear Algebra (Contd)

IV 10 15
Eigenvalues and eigenvectors; diagonalisation; Gram-
Schmidt procedure, simultaneous diagonalisation

SECOND INTERNAL EXAM

Partial Differential Equations

Classification; characteristics; elliptic, parabolic and 10

V 20
hyperbolic equations; review of method of separation of
variables; heat equation; wave equation; D’Alembert’s
solution

Important Equations of Mathematical Physics

VI Laplace’s equation; Poisson’s equation; biharmonic 8 20

equations, Dirichlet’s problem Neumann’s problem,
Hilbert’s problem; approximate method of solutions

END SEMESTER EXAM

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 Course No. Course Name L-T-P-Credits Year of Introduction

07 CE 6301 THEORY OF ELASTICITY 3-1-0-4 2015

Course Objectives

To give the students understanding of the languages of both engineers and mathematicians and to
have a strong foundation in fundamentals when problems in structural engineering are formulated
solved and discussed.

Syllabus

Review of mechanics of solids - review of the topics in the undergraduate course from a slightly
advanced point of view, theory of bending, special problems in bending, torsion, buckling, theories
of failure, analysis of strain at a point - Strain-displacement relations, compatibility conditions (in
rectangular and cylin-drical polar coordinate systems), governing equations of elasticity, solution of
two-dimensional problems - plane stress and plane strain problems - Airy's stress function in
rectangular coordinates, solution of three-dimensional problems - torsion of non-circular, prismatic
bars - St. Venant's solution - membrane analogy - torsion of thin walled tubes (To be discussed in
detail) - brief mention of general bending theory, introduction to energy methods, advanced topics.

Course Outcome

At the end of the course

 Students are able to understand the classics in the area.
 Students are able to read and understand subjects like theory of plasticity without much
external help.
References

1. Mohammed Ameen, “Computational Elasticity”, Narosa Publishing House, New Delhi,

(2005).

2. T.Wang, “Applied Elasticity”, Wiley International

3. Timoshenko, S.P. and Goodier T.N. "Theory of Elasticity", McGraw Hill.

4. Chenn, W.P. and Henry D.J. "Plasticity for Structural Engineers", Springer Verlag Newyork

5. Sadhu Singh, "Theory of Plasticity", Khanna Publishers, New Delhi 1988.

6. Verma, P.D.S., "Theory of Elasticity", Vikas Publishing Pvt. Ltd. New Delhi -1997.

7. Filenenko & Boridith, “Theory of Elasticity”, Mir publisher

8. Chwo P.C. and Pagano, N.J. "Elasticity Tensor, Dyadic and Engineering applications", D.Van
Nestrand Co., 1988.

9. Sadhu Singh, "Theory of Elasticity", Khanna Publishers, New Delhi 1988.

10. Ernest E Sechler, “Elasticity in Engineering”

11. Xu, Z., “Applied Elasticity”, Wiley Eastern Ltd, India, 1992.

12. Durrelli, A.J., Phillips, and Tsao, “An Introduction to the Theoretical and Experimental

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 Analysis of Stress and Strain”, McGraw-Hill Book company, New York, (1956).

13. J.P. Den Hartog, “Advanced Strength of Materials”, McGraw-Hill Book Company, New York

14. A.P. Boresi, “Engineering Elasticity”

15. I.S. Sokolnikoff, “Mathematical Theory of Elasticity”, McGraw-Hill Book Company, New
York, (1956).

COURSE PLAN

Contact Sem.Exam
Module Contents
Hours Marks ;%

Review of Mechanics of Solids

Review of the topics in the undergraduate course from a
slightly advanced point of view: theory of bending;
special problems in bending; torsion; buckling;theories of
failure.
Analysis of stress at a point
I Stress components at a point; transformation of 8 15
coordinates and induced transformations.
Index notation and cartesian tensors; stress tensor; nature
of a second order tensor; stress components on an inclined
plane; principal stresses and principal planes; hydrostatic
and pure shear components.
Differential equations of equilibrium in rectangular
cartesian and the other common coordinate (cylindrical
polar and spherical polar) systems.
Analysis of Strain at a Point

Displacement components at a point; analysis of

displacements in different directions; transformation of
coordinates and induced transformations; strain tensor;
principal strains and principal planes; spherical and
deviatoric components of strain.
II 10 15
Strain-displacement relations; compatibility conditions (in
rectangular and cylindrical polar coordinate systems).

Constitutive equations - Generalised Hooke's law;

systematic reduction of the constitutive coefficients from
9 x 9 = 81 to 3 - 1 = 2; general anisotropy, orthotropy and
isotropy.

FIRST INTERNAL EXAM

Governing Equations of Elasticity

Differential equations; strain-displacement equations;
constitutive equations;boundary conditions.
III 10 15
Other important equations of elasticity Beltrami-Mitchell
equations; Navier's equations.

IV Solution of Two-dimensional Problems 10 15

Plane stress and plane strain problems; Airy's stress

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 function in rectangular coordinates; some problems;
Airy's stress function in polar coordinates; some
important problems (thick cylinders: Lame's equations;
curved bars; stress concentration, diametral compression
of circular discs, stress due to a concentrated point load)
SECOND INTERNAL EXAM

Solution of Three-dimensional Problems

Torsion of non-circular, prismatic bars; St. Venant's
V 10 20
solution; membrane analogy; torsion of thin walled tubes
(To be discussed in detail); brief mention of general
bending theory.
Introduction to Energy Methods
Principle of virtual work for deformable bodies; strain
energy and complementary energy; principles of
VI 8 20
minimum total potential energy and minimum
complementary energy; Castigliano's theorems; a few
illustrative examples
Advanced topics
END SEMESTER EXAM

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 Course No. Course Name L-T-P-Credits Year of Introduction

ADVANCED DESIGN OF
07 CE 6303 3-0-0-3 2015
CONCRETE STRUCTURES

Course Objectives

To impart in depth knowledge of material and structural behaviour of concrete, background of

provisions made in codes of design and to familiarize with the design of some important structures.

Syllabus

Stress-strain characteristics of concrete under single and multi- axial stresses- confined concrete-
effect of cyclic loading on concrete and reinforcing steel, classical theory of cracking, design of
shear walls, strut and tie Models - deep Beam - corbel - beam column joints, raft foundations,
structural design of piles, pier and well foundations, inelastic behaviour of concrete beams-
moment curvature diagrams – plastic hinge formation - moment redistribution in continuous beams.

Course Outcome

 Students after the completion of the course, are able to understand advances in structural
design.

 Students are able to apply the knowledge in real civil engineering problems and they are able
to design structures.

References

1. Varghese.P.C., "Advanced Reinforced Concrete Design", Prentice Hall of India, 2001

2. Park,R and Paulay T, “Reinforced Concrete Structures”, (John Wiley & Sons, New York)

3. Purushothaman.P. "Reinforced Concrete Structural Elements", Behaviour, Analysis and

Design. (Tata Mc Graw Hill 1986 )

4. Arthur. H. Nilson, David Darwin and Charles W Dolan, “Design of Concrete Structures”, Tata
McGraw Hill, 2004

5. Thomas T. C. Hsu, “Unified Theory of Reinforced Concrete”, CRC Press, London,1993.

6. IS 456 –2000, Indian Standard for Plain and Reinforced Concrete- Code of Practice, New
Delhi

7. ACI – 318: 2002, Building Code Requirements for Structural Concrete and Commentary, ACI
Michigan.

8. Pillai.S.V and Menon.D, "Reinforced Concrete Design", Tata McGraw Hill Book Co., first
Edition, 2002

9. W. G. Curtin, Gerry Shaw, Gary Parkinson and J. Golding (2006) “Structural Foundation
Designers' Manual”, Blackwell publishing

10. P C Varghese (2005) “Foundation Engineering”, Prentice Hall India

11. Nainan P Kurian (2004) “Design of foundation systems - Principles and Practices”, 3e,
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 Narosa Publishing House

12. N Krishna Raju (2009) “Design of bridges”, 4th edition, Oxford and IBH Publishing Company
Pvt Ltd.

COURSE PLAN

Contact Sem.Exam
Module Contents
Hours Marks ;%

Stress-strain characteristics of concrete under single and

multi- axial stresses- confined concrete- Effect of cyclic
loading on concrete and reinforcing steel - Ultimate
I Deformation and ductility of members with flexure- 7 15
strength and deformation of members under flexure and
shear - Control of deflections- immediate and long term
deflections. Control of cracking in beams and slabs.

Classical theory of cracking- codal procedures on

II crackwidth computation as per IS comparison with BS 7 15
and ACI codes. Design of shear walls.

FIRST INTERNAL EXAM

Strut and Tie Models- Development- Design

methodology- selecting dimensions for struts- IS and ACI
III 7 15
Provisions- Applications: shear and torsion in beams,
Deep Beam and corbel-beam column joints.

Raft Foundations – Structural Design of rectangular and

IV circular rafts and mats using conventional method of 7 15
analysis,

SECOND INTERNAL EXAM

Structural design of piles including pile caps, under-

reamed piles, Structural Design of pier, Well
V 7 20
Foundation – Types, Structural Design of Well
Foundations.

Inelastic behaviour of concrete beams- moment curvature

diagrams – plastic hinge formation-moment redistribution
VI in continuous beams - Baker's method of plastic design - 7 20
Design of cast in-situ frames- principles of capacity
design – ductile detailing of frames.

END SEMESTER EXAM

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 Course No. Course Name L-T-P-Credits Year of Introduction

07 CE 6305 STRUCTURAL DYNAMICS 3-1-0-4 2015

Course Objectives

To impart in depth knowledge of structural behaviour under dynamic loads and thus to establish
foundation for acquiring principles of seismic design.

Syllabus

Fundamental objective of structural dynamic analysis – D’Alembert’s principle - influence of

gravitational forces - generalized SDOF system, free vibration of single degree of freedom system,
Fourier series expansion of the loading- response to Fourier series loading, response to impulsive
loads, multi degree of freedom system, distributed parameter system - partial differential equation
of motion.

Course Outcome

 Students after the completion of the course, understand behaviour of structures under dynamic
loadings.

 They are able to apply the knowledge acquired in earthquake resistant design of structures.

References

1. Anil.K.Chopra, Dynamics of Structures (Theory and Applications to Earthquake Engineering),

2nd Edition, Prentice Hall of India Private Limited. New Delhi, 2003

2. Clough, R.W. & Penzein, J. "Dynamics of Structures", McGrawHill 1995

3. Mukhopadhyay, M., "Structural Dynamics", Ane Books, India, 2006

4. Mario Paz, "Structural Dynamics - Theory and Computations", CBS Publications, New Delhi,
1983

5. Timoshenko, “Vibration problems in Engineering”, Van Nostrand Co., Inc.

6. Biggs, “Introduction to Structural Dynamics”, McGraw Hill Book Co. 1975

7. Hurty and Rubinsteian, “Dynamics of structures”

8. Short course on Seismic Design of Reinforced Concrete Buildings, CEP, IIT, Kanpur,
Dec.1995

9. IS 1893 – Criteria for Earthquake Resistant Design of Structures.

SP 22: Explanatory Handbook on Codes for Earthquake Engin

COURSE PLAN

Contact Sem.Exam
Module Contents
Hours Marks ;%

Introduction: Fundamental objective of structural

I dynamic analysis – types of prescribed loadings – 8 15
essential characteristics of a dynamic problem – method

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 of discretization, lumped mass procedure – generalized
displacements – Single degree of freedom system –
Components of the basic dynamic system – formulation
of the equation of motion – D’Alembert’s principle -
influence of gravitational forces - generalized SDOF
system- Rigid body assemblage - expression for
generalized system properties.

Free vibration of single degree of freedom system:-

Solution of equation of motion, undamped free vibration -
Damped free vibration, critically damped, under damped
II 10 15
and over damped systems, Negative damping. Response
to harmonic loading, Undamped system- damped system,
Response to periodic loading

FIRST INTERNAL EXAM

Fourier series expansion of the loading- response to

Fourier series loading - Exponential form of Fourier
series loading and response- Complex frequency transfer
III 10 15
functions Response to impulsive loads :- Suddenly
applied load, sine wave impulse, rectangular impulse,
triangular impulse, spike loading, approximate analysis

Response to general dynamic loading:- Duhamel integral

for undamped system – unit impulse response function –
numerical evaluation, response of damped system-
IV 10 15
classical and non classical damping- numerical
evaluation, Numerical analysis in the frequency domain,
fast Fourier transform analysis.

SECOND INTERNAL EXAM

Multi degree of freedom system:- Two degree of freedom

system – equation of motion, characteristic equation,
frequencies and mode shapes, Vanello Stodola method,
coordinate coupling and choice of degree of freedom,
orthogonality of modes, natural coordinates, superposition
V 10 20
of natural modes , response of two degree of freedom
system to initial excitation, response to harmonic
excitation Multi- degree of freedom system – analysis of
multi- degree of freedom system- mode superposition
analysis.

Distributed Parameter System: Partial differential

equation of motion - Axial and torsional vibration of
prismatic bars - Elementary case of flexural vibration of
beams - Beam flexure including axial force effects. Free
VI and forced vibrations of beams - Approximate solutions - 8 20
Rayleigh and Rayleigh - Ritz Methods - Vibrations of
building frames - Modal Analysis (principle only).
Numerical evaluation of dynamic response – Time
stepping method – methods based of interpolation of
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excitation – central difference method – Newmark’s
method.

END SEMESTER EXAM

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 Course No. Course Name L-T-P-Credits Year of Introduction

07 CE 6311 DESIGN OF BRIDGES 3-0-0-3 2015

Course Objectives

To impart knowledge on important types of bridge structures, their selection and planning,
structural configurations, assessment of loads, choose the appropriate method of analysis
according to the situation and perform design.

Syllabus

Classification of bridges, Review of road and railway bridges, steel and concrete bridges, loads on
bridges - Indian Road Congress (IRC) bridge codes, design of skew slab culverts, R.C. Bridges,
analysis and design of T - beam bridges, principles of design of balanced cantilever bridges, design
of sub structure - design of piers and abutments, prestressed concrete bridges, steel bridges,
temperature, shrinkage, creep, construction techniques and effects of construction sequence on
design.

Course Outcome

Students after the completion of the course, are able to assess loads on different types of bridges
and they are able to design it.

References

1. Johnson Victor D.- Essentials of Bridge Engineering.

2. Krishna Raju. N. "Design of Bridges", Oxford & IBM Publishing Co, Bombay, 1988

3. Raina.V.K. "Concrete Bridge Practice", Tata McGraw Hill Publishing Co., New Delhi - 1991

4. Taylor F.W, Thomson S.E. and Smulski.E. "Reinforced Concrete Bridges", John Wiley &
Sons, New York 1955

5. FR Jagadeesh, M.A. jaya Ram, “Design of Bridge structures", Eastern Economy edition.

6. Murthy S.S. and Santhakumar A.R., “Transmission Line Towers’, McGrawHill.

7. Punmia B.C., Asok K. Jain and Arun K. Jain, “Design of Steel Structures”, Lexmi
Publications.

8. Rowe R.E., “Concrete Bridge Design”.

9. Leon Hardit F. “Prestressed Concrete Design and Construction”.

10. Conference Proceedings, 'Advances and Innovations in Bridge Engineering', IIT, Madras and
Indian Institute of Bridge Engineers, Tamilnadu, Allied Publisher, New Delhi, 1999 IS:802,
IRC.6-2000, IRC. 21-2000 and charts giving EUDLL are permitted for the examination

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 COURSE PLAN

Contact Sem.Exam
Module Contents
Hours Marks ;%

Classification of bridges, Review of road and railway

bridges, steel and concrete bridges, Components of
bridges, Need for investigation - Bridge site - Data
collection - design discharge - linear waterway –
alignment - economical span - scour depth - traffic
I projection - choice of bridge type. Loads on bridges: 7 15
Indian Road Congress (IRC) bridge codes - dimensions -
dead and live loads - impact effect - wind and seismic
forces - longitudinal and centrifugal forces - hydraulic
forces - earth pressure - temperature effect and secondary
stresses-specifications and I.R.C. provisions.

Design of skew slab culverts. R.C. Bridges: - box

II culverts. T-beam bridges - Pigeaud curves - Courbon's 7 15
theory - Hendry Jaegar method

FIRST INTERNAL EXAM

Analysis and design of T - beam bridges. Principles of

design of Balanced Cantilever bridges. Introduction to
III 7 15
continuous girder bridges, box girder bridges, rigid frame
bridges and arch bridges.

Design of Sub structure: Design of piers and abutments-

forces-combinations-design principles of foundations-
IV 7 15
well, piles (detailed designs not expected). Bearings:-
Design of elastomeric bearings, steel bearings.

SECOND INTERNAL EXAM

Prestressed Concrete Bridges: Design of single span

bridges. – design principles of composite prestressed
V concrete(RCC+PSC) super structures – methods of 7 20
erection of precast girders - Introduction to continuous
bridges -continuous construction - recent trends.

Steel Bridges: Design of Plate girder and Pratt truss

bridges. Introduction to Arch Bridges, Suspension and
VI Cable Stayed Bridges. Introduction to Secondary Effects, 7 20
Temperature, Shrinkage, Creep. Construction Techniques
and Effects of Construction Sequence on Design.

END SEMESTER EXAM

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 Course No. Course Name L-T-P-Credits Year of Introduction

ADVANCED FOUNDATION
07 CE 6313 3-0-0-3 2015
ENGINEERING

Course Objectives

To impart the knowledge in the analysis and design of various foundation systems required for
various infrastructure projects .

Syllabus

Shallow foundations, design principles and methodology of footings and raft, pile foundation , well
foundation, soil dynamics and design of machine foundations - types of machine foundations - IS
code practice for design of machine foundation for reciprocating and impact type machines,
foundations for steel towers and chimneys.

Course Outcome

Students after the completion of the course, are able to design different types of foundations.

References

1. P.C.Varghese, “Foundation Engineering”, Prentice-Hall of India Pvt-Ltd, New Delhi.

2. B.C.Punmia, “Soil Mechanics and Foundations”, Laxmi Publications Pvt Ltd, New Delhi

3. Braja M Das, “Principles of Foundation Engineering”

4. Koerner R M, “Construction and Geotechnical methods in Foundation Engineering”

5. Joseph E. & Bowles, “Foundation Analysis & Design”, McGraw Hill

6. Leonards G.A., “Foundation Engineering”, McGraw Hill

7. Arora K.R., “Soil Mechanics & Foundation Engineering”., Standard Publications

COURSE PLAN

Contact Sem.Exam
Module Contents
Hours Marks ;%

Shallow foundations- Introduction- Models used in design

of foundation-Review of various theories for bearing
capacity-settlement-allowable bearing pressure-SPT-
I 7 15
Ultimate bearing capacity and settlement in sand from N
values-Bearing capacity of footings and raft on clay-
Bearing capacity of stratified soils

Design principles and methodology of footings and raft.

Pile foundation-Introduction-Review of static and

II dynamic methods-load carrying capacity from 7 15
SPTStructural design of concrete piles and pile cap-Group
action of piles. Piled raft foundation-Introduction-Types-
Design considerations

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 FIRST INTERNAL EXAM

Well foundation- Introduction-Bearing capacity-method

of analysis-Terzaghi’s method-IRC and IS design
recommendations-Elastic theory-Checking ultimate
III 7 15
failure conditions for abutments Bending strength of well-
Check for settlement-depth of scour-Minimum thickness
of RC wells.

Soil dynamics and Design of Machine foundations-

Introduction-Mass spring system-Free vibrations-
IV vibrating spring mass system with damping-forced 7 15
vibrations-natural frequency of foundation soil system-
Barken’s method-bulb of pressure concept

SECOND INTERNAL EXAM

Basic principles of design of machine foundation-method

of analysis-static analysis –dynamic analysis-soil
V properties for dynamic analysis-Types of machine 7 20
foundations-IS Code practice for design of machine
foundation for reciprocating and impact type machines.

Foundations for Steel Towers and Chimneys:-

Introduction-Loads on foundation-Common types of
foundation for steel towers-Behaviour of pad and
VI Chimney foundation-Design of Chimney and Pad 7 20
foundations-Anchor foundations-Rock Anchors-Design of
foundation for concrete towers and chimneys-Analsis of
shallow steel tower foundation.

END SEMESTER EXAM

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 Course No. Course Name L-T-P-Credits Year of Introduction

EXPERIMENTAL STRESS
07 CE 6315 3-0-0-3 2015
ANALYSIS AND
INSTRUMENTATION
Course Objectives

To make students aware of various measurement techniques required instrumentation,

experimental planning and procedures adopted in laboratory .

Syllabus

The measurement system – purpose, structure and elements, dynamic characteristics, statistical
analysis – errors in measurement, strain gauges - different types of mechanical strain gauges, strain
rosettes, force transducers, load cells, different types force balance pressure gauges, photo elasticity
- principles of 3D photo-elasticity, non destructive testing methods – ultrasonic methods – hardness
methods – rebound hammer

Course Outcome

 Students after the completion of the course, understand various measurement techniques.

 They are able to apply the knowledge in instrumentation, experimental planning and
procedures adopted in laboratory.

References

1. Biswa Nath Dutta “Numerical Linear Algebra and Applications”, Second Edition

2. K J Bathe, “Finite Element Method”

3. M K Jain “Numerical Analysis”

COURSE PLAN

Contact Sem.Exam
Module Contents
Hours Marks ;%

The measurement system – Purpose, structure and

Elements – Characteristics of measurement system.
Accuracy, precision, repeatability, calibration – Standards
I 7 15
and evaluation. Dynamic Characteristics. Statistical
Analysis – Errors in measurement – best estimate of true
value Normal Distribution – Confidence level.

Strain gauges - definition of gauge length - sensitivity and

range - characteristics of an ideal strain gauge - different
types of mechanical strain gauges, optical strain gauge -
acoustic strain gauge - pneumatic strain gauge - merits
II and demerits - electrical strain gauges - inductance, 7 15
capacitance and piezo electric gauges - bonded and
unbonded resistance gauges and their application in stress
analysis - fixing techniques and measurement of strains –
procedures.

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 FIRST INTERNAL EXAM

Strain rosettes - determination of principal strains and

stresses - construction of stress, strain circles - analytical
III 7 15
solutions- Strain gauge circuits-characteristics- strain
gauge bridges, temperature compensation,

Force transducers, Load cells different types force

IV balance pressure gauges. Measurement of displacement 7 15
by Linear variable displacement transducer (LVDT)

SECOND INTERNAL EXAM

Photo elasticity - basics of optics, stress optic law - plane

and circularly polarized light and their use in photos
elasticity - polariscopes - diffusion type - lens type
polariscopes - isoclinics and isochromatics - Model
V 7 20
materials - calibration methods for finding material fringe
values - model fringe values - examples of beam flexure
and diametrically loaded circular plates. - Principles of
3D photo-elasticity

Non Destructive Testing Methods – Ultrasonic Methods –

Hardness methods – Rebound Hammer – Detection of
embedded reinforcement. Computer based data
acquisition systems. Model analysis - direct and indirect
VI models - laws of structural similitude - choice of scales - 7 20
limitation of model studies - buckingham pi-theorem -
dimensional analysis - model materials - Begg’s
deformater and its use - simple design of direct and
indirect models

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 Course No. Course Name L-T-P-Credits Year of Introduction

07 GN 6001 RESEARCH 0-2-0-2 2015

METHODOLOGY
Course Objectives

The main objective of the course is to provide a familiarization with research methodology and to
induct the student into the overall research process and methodologies. This course addresses:

 The scientific research process and the various steps involved

 Formulation of research problem and research design
 Thesis preparation and presentation.
 Research proposals, publications and ethics
 Important research methods in engineering

As a tutorial type course, this course is expected to be more learner centric and active involvement
from the learners are expected which encourages self-study and group discussions. The faculty
mainly performs a facilitator’s role.
Syllabus

Overview of research methodology - Research process, scientific method, research design process.
Research Problem and Design - Formulation of research task, literature review and web as a source,
problem solving approaches, experimental research, and ex post facto research. Thesis writing,
reporting and presentation -Interpretation and report writing, principles of thesis writing- format of
reporting, oral presentation. Research proposals, publications and ethics - Research proposals,
research paper writing, considerations in publishing, citation, plagiarism and intellectual property
rights. Research methods – Modelling and Simulation, mathematical modeling, graphs, heuristic
optimization, simulation modeling, measurement design, validity, reliability, scaling, sample
design, data collection methods and data analysis
Course Outcome

At the end of course, the student will be able to:

 Discuss research methodology concepts, research problems, research designs, thesis
preparations, publications and research methods.
 Analyse and evaluate research works and to formulate a research problem to pursue
research
 Prepare a thesis or a technical paper, and present or publish them
 Apply the various research methods followed in engineering research for formulation and
design of own research problems and to utilize them in their research project.
References

 C. R. Kothari, “Research Methodology, Methods and Techniques”, New Age International

Publishers
 K. N. Krishnaswamy, Appa Iyer Sivakumar, M. Mathirajan, “Management Research
Methodology, Integration of principles”, Methods and Techniques, Pearson Education
 R. Panneerselvam, “Research Methodology”, PHI Learning
 Deepak Chawla, Meena Sondhi, “Research Methodology–concepts & cases”, Vikas Publg
House
 J.W Bames, “Statistical Analysis for Engineers and Scientists”, McGraw Hill, N.York
 Schank Fr., “Theories of Engineering Experiments”, Tata Mc Graw Hill Publication.
 Willktnsion K. L, Bhandarkar P. L, “Formulation of Hypothesis”, Himalaya Publication.
 Fred M Kerlinger , “Research Methodology”
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  Ranjit Kumar, “Research Methodology, A step by step guide for beginners”, Pearson
Education
 John W Best, James V Kahan, “Research in Education”, PHI Learning
 Donald R. Cooper, Pamela S. Schindler, “Business Research Methods”, 8/e, Tata McGraw-
Hill Co Ltd
 Sinha, S.C. and Dhiman, A.K., 2002. “Research Methodology”, Ess Publications. 2
volumes
 Trochim, W.M.K., 2005. “Research Methods: the concise knowledge base”, Atomic Dog
Publishing. 270p.
 Coley, S.M. and Scheinberg, C. A., 1990, "Proposal Writing", Sage Publications.
 Day, R.A., 1992. “How to Write and Publish a Scientific Paper”, Cambridge University
Press.
 Fink, A., 2009. “Conducting Research Literature Reviews: From the Internet to Paper”.
Sage Publications
 Donald H.McBurney, “Research Methods”, 5th Edition, Thomson Learning, ISBN:81-315-
0047- 0,2006
 Garg, B.L., Karadia, R., Agarwal, F. and Agarwal, U.K., 2002. “An introduction to
Research Methodology”, RBSA Publishers..
 Wadehra, B.L. 2000. “Law relating to patents, trademarks, copyright designs and
geographical indications”. Universal Law Publishing
 Carlos, C.M., 2000. “Intellectual property rights, the WTO and developing countries: the
TRIPS agreement and policy options”. Zed Books, New York.
 Additional suitable web resources
 Guidelines related to conference and journal publications

COURSE PLAN

Contact Sem.Exam
Module Contents
Hours Marks ;%

Overview of Research Methodology

Research concepts – meaning – objectives – motivation -
I types of research –research process – criteria for good 5 15
research – problems encountered by Indian researchers -
scientific method - research design process – decisional

Research Problem and Design

Formulation of research task – literature review –
methods – primary and secondary sources – web as a
source – browsing tools -formulation of research
II problems – exploration - hypothesis generation - problem 5 15
solving approaches-introduction to TRIZ(TIPS)-
experimental research – principles -Laboratory
experiment - experimental designs - ex post facto research
- qualitative research

FIRST INTERNAL EXAM

Thesis writing, reporting and presentation

III 4 15
Interpretation and report writing – techniques of

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 interpretation – precautions in interpretation –
significance of report writing – principles of thesis
writing- format of reporting - different steps in report
writing – layout and mechanics of research report -
references – tables – figures – conclusions. oral
presentation – preparation - making presentation – use of
visual aids - effective communication

Research proposals, publications, ethics and IPR

Research proposals - development and evaluation –

research paper writing – layout of a research paper -
IV journals in engineering – considerations in publishing – 5 15
scientometry-impact factor- other indexing like h-index –
citations - open access publication -ethical issues -
plagiarism –software for plagiarism checking- intellectual
property right- patenting case studies .

SECOND INTERNAL EXAM

Research methods – Modelling and Simulation

Modelling and Simulation – concepts of modelling –
mathematical modelling - composite modelling –
V 5 20
modelling with – ordinary differential equations – partial
differential equations – graphs heuristics and heuristic
optimization - simulation modelling

Research Methods – Measurement, sampling and

Data acquisition
Measurement design – errors -validity and reliability in
VI measurement - scaling and scale construction - sample 4 20
design - sample size determination - sampling errors -
data collection procedures - sources of data - data
collection methods - data preparation and data analysis

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 Course No. Course Name L-T-P-Credits Year of Introduction

07 CE 6307 COMPUTATIONAL LAB 0-0-2-1 2015

Course Objectives

To provide practical knowledge in computation.

List of Excercises/ Experiments

1. To prepare a technical document in LaTeX

2. To prepare slides using Beamer (LaTeX)

3. To learn MATLAB and to work out simple problems using MATLAB

4. Familiarize with a computer algebra system (CAS), and apply the CAS to solve simple
instances of the following problems.

Solutions of algebraic equations

Solutions of differential equations

Finding the Fourier series expansions of periodic functions

Finding Laplace/Fourier transforms and their inverses of elementary functions

5. To solve a large number of algebraic equations using Linear Algebra [Actual equations to
obtain the moments in a multi-storeyed (say 5 storeyed) building]

6. To change the ‘right hand side’ of the above equations and study the corresponding errors in
the solution (To study well and ill conditioned equations)

7. To find the eigenvalues and the eigenvectors of a large matrix

8. Orthogonal functions and expansion in infinite series

9. Different types of orthogonal functions, Gibbs phenomenon

10. Gaussian quadrature (different types)

11. Interpolation and curve fitting

12. Approximate methods: Rayleigh; Ritz; Galerkin; least square, etc.

13. Approximate methods:Rayleigh; Ritz; Galerkin; least square, etc. (contd).

(Out of the above, a minimum of Ten Excercises/ Experiments should be done.)

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 Course No. Course Name L-T-P-Credits Year of Introduction

07 CE 6309 INTRODUCTION TO 0-0-1-0 2015

SEMINAR

Course Objectives

This is to improve the oral communication skill of the students.

Syllabus

Individual students are required to choose a topic (need not be engineering) of their interest in
consultation with faculty and present for about 30 minutes. They will be guided about sound
modulation, sequence of presentation, eye contact and writing on the black board.

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Course No. Course Name L-T-P-Credits Year of Introduction

07 CE 6302 FINITE ELEMENT ANALYSIS 3-1-0-4 2015

Course Objectives

To build up the back ground, basic concepts and basic formulation of finite element method to
enable the students to understand various element formulations and use them for analysis,
including programming.

Syllabus

Introduction to finite element method – general description of the method - basic equations of
elasticity - theories of stress and strain – plane stress – plane strain conditions, direct stiffness
method – Gauss elimination solution of equations , calculus of variations – variational principles of
solid mechanics – principles of virtual work – Rayleigh-Ritz, Weighted residual (Galerkin) and
finite difference method. Concept of elements – displacement model – shape functions – C0 and C1
elements – numerical integration – Gauss quadrature method - analysis of framed structure – 2D
and 3D truss and frame elements, CST and LST elements – rectangular elements – Isoparametric
elements axisymmetric solid elements, analysis of plate bending - analysis of shells – analysis
using recent softwares.

Course Outcome

Students after the completion of the course, are able to understand finite element and knowledge in
structural engineering problems

References

1. Krishnamoorthy C. S., “Finite Element Analysis - Theory and Programming”, Tata McGraw
Hill

2. Bathe K.J., “Finite Element Procedures in Engineering Analysis”, Prentice Hall of India

3. Desai C.S., “Elementary Finite Element Method”, Prentice Hall of India

4. Cook R.D., Malkus D.S. & Plesha M.F., “Concepts & Applications of Finite Element
Analysis”, John Wiley

5. Chandrupatla T.R. & Belegundu A.D., “Introduction to Finite Elements in Engineering”,

Prentice Hall of India

6. Cook, R.D., “Finite Element Modelling for Structural Analysis’, John Wiley and sons. 3.

7. Gallaghar R.H., “Finite Element Analysis: Fundamentals”, Prentice Hall Inc.

8. Rajasekaran S., “Finite Element Analysis in Engineering Design”, Wheeler Pub.

9. Zienkiewics O.C. & Taylor R.L., “The Finite Element Method”, Vol I & II, McGraw Hill

10. Reddy, J.N., “An Introduction to the Finite Element Method”, McGraw Hill, 2006

COURSE PLAN

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 Contact Sem.Exam
Module Contents
Hours Marks ;%

Introduction to Finite Element Method – History of

development – Advantages – Disadvantages - General
description of the method -Basic equations of elasticity-
I 8 15
Strain – Displacement relations – Theories of stress and
strain – Stress-Strain relations – Plane stress – Plane
strain conditions

Direct stiffness method – Review of basic concepts of

matrix displacement analysis – Complete stiffness
matrices – Co-ordinate transformation – Global stiffness
II 10 15
matrices – Formulation of load vector – Direct stiffness
method – Assembly of elements- Displacement boundary
conditions – Gauss elimination solution of equations

FIRST INTERNAL EXAM

Calculus of variations – Variational principles of solid

mechanics – Principles of virtual work – Approximate
methods – Rayleigh-Ritz, Weighted residual (Galerkin)
III and Finite Difference Method. Concept of elements – 10 15
Displacement model – Shape functions – General
coordinates – Natural coordinates – Convergence and
Compatibility conditions

C0 and C1 elements – Conforming and non conforming

elements – Numerical integration – Gauss quadrature
method- Summary of finite element procedure. Analysis
IV 10 15
of framed structure – 2D and 3D truss and frame
elements – applications – Plane stress and plane strain
analysis

SECOND INTERNAL EXAM

Triangular elements – CST and LST elements –

Rectangular elements – Isoparametric elements –
Incompatible models – 8 noded and 20 noded
V 10 20
isoparametric solid elements – Axisymmetric solid
elements (for solid elements principles of formulations
only).

Analysis of plate bending – Basic equation of thin plate

theory- Reissner-Mindlin theory – plate elements and
applications – Analysis of shells – generated shell
VI elements Programming concepts – Assembling – 8 20
Boundary conditions – Solution techniques – Band width
minimization – Gauss elimination. Modelling and
analysis using recent softwares

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 Course No. Course Name L-T-P-Credits Year of Introduction

EARTHQUAKE RESISTANT
07 CE 6304 3-0-0-3 2015
DESIGN OF STRUCTURES

Course Objectives

To make students capable of analyzing and designing various types of structures exhibiting ample
safety under probable earthquakes

Syllabus

Introduction to engineering seismology, base-excited SDOF system formulation of basic equation,

base-excited MDOF system, earthquake analysis of linear systems-response history analysis -
modal anlysis - modal response – total response - multistorey building with symmetric plan-
torsional response - modal mass and height unsymmetric plan - response spectrum analysis of
linear system - peak modal responses - effect of appendages, earthquake response of inelastic
systems, effects of earthquake on - tower structures, power plants, switch yards, equipments or
other life line structures, soil liquefaction, philosophy and principles of earthquake.-resistant
design- Strength and stiffness- ductility-based design and detailing– analysis and design as per IS
1893:2002

Course Outcome

 Students after the completion of the course, are able to estimate forces acting on a structure
due to earthquake.

 They are able to design structures to resist the forces due to earthquake.

References

1. Anil.K.Chopra, “Dynamics of Structures (Theory and Applications to Earthquake

Engineering)”, 2nd Edition, Prentice Hall of India Private Limited. New Delhi, 2003

2. Jaykrishna, “Elements of earthquake engineering”, Saritha Prakasan, Naunchandi, Meerut

3. Mukhopadhyay, M., "Structural Dynamics", Ane Books, India, 2006

4. R W Clough and J Penzien, “Dynamics of structures”, McGraw Hill

5. Pankaj Agarwal and Manish Shrikandhe, “Earthquake Resistant Design of Structures”, PHI

6. Park & Paulay, “Reinforced concrete”, McGrawHill

IS Codes: IS:1893 - (Part I), Criteria for Earthquake Resistant structures-General Provisions and
Buildings IS:13935 – Repair and Seismic strengthening of buildings IS:4326 - Earthquake
Resistant Design and Constructions of buildings IS:13827 – Improving Earthquake Resistance of
Earthen buildings IS:13828 - Improving Earthquake Resistance of Low strength Masonry buildings
IS:13920 – Ductile detailing of RC Structures subject to Seismic forces.

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 COURSE PLAN

Contact Sem.Exam
Module Contents
Hours Marks ;%

Introduction to engineering seismology – plate tectonics-

faults- causes of earthquake-energy release Seismic
I waves -primary and secondary waves – Raleigh wave - 7 15
Love wave – Magnitude of earthquake – Intensity-
measurement – seismographs – seismic zoning of India.

Base-excited SDOF system formulation of basic

equation – elastic response to pulse and harmonic
excitations-– concepts of pseudo acceleration, velocity
II 7 15
and displacement – four way logarithmic graph –
response to arbitrary excitations- peak response values -
response spectra-DVA Spectrum.

FIRST INTERNAL EXAM

Base-excited MDOF system- (review: lumped mass

system- natural frequencies-mode shapes- Modal
combination - SRSS - CQC) – Lumped mass modeling of
III multi-storey shear building and modes of vibration – 7 15
response quantities- response spectra –modal contribution
factors-influence of higher modes-effect of damping on
responses.

Earthquake analysis of linear systems-response history

analysis-modal anlysis-modal response – total response-
multistorey building with symmetric plan- torsional
IV 7 15
response-modal mass and height unsymmetric plan-
response spectrum analysis of linear system-peak modal
responses-effect of appendages.

SECOND INTERNAL EXAM

Earthquake response of inelastic systems-hysterisis loop

and energy dissipation- elasto-plastic idealizations-
concept of equivalent linear system – ductility factor-
ductility demand- elastic and inelastic design spectra
Performance of building and structures under
earthquakes- Main Causes of Damage- Intensity of
V earthquake forces, lack of strength and integrity of 7 20
buildings, quasi resonance – lack of ductility, lack of
detailing. Effects of Earthquake on - tower structures,
power plants, switch yards, equipments or other life line
structures, soil liquefaction- Assessment of damage,
concepts of seismic isolation and seismic active control
(Numerical exercises not expected)

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 Philosophy and Principles of earthquake.-resistant design-
Strength and stiffness- ductility-based design and
detailing– analysis and design as per IS 1893:2002 –
Buildings- Seismic zones and coefficients – response
reduction factors -Estimations of fundamental time period
-Design spectrums – equivalent static analysis – Vertical
distribution of seismic forces and horizontal shears –
VI 7 20
Dynamic analysis –Seismic weights – Building forms and
architectural design concepts- Horizontal and vertical
eccentricities due to mass and stiffness distribution-limits
on drifts. Load combinations and permissible stresses as
per IS. Use of codes like IS: 4326, IS: 13828, IS: 13827,
IS13920, SP:22 with reference to masonry, RCC and steel
building -Detailing of reinforcement and joints.

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 Course No. Course Name L-T-P-Credits Year of Introduction

07 CE 6306 ADVANCED DESIGN OF 3-0-0-3 2015

STEEL STRUCTURES
Course Objectives

To introduce plastic analysis and design of steel structures

Syllabus

Elastic analysis, inelastic analysis, bolted Connections, welded connections, forms of light gauge
sections, design of compression members, design of members under flexure, braced and unbraced
beams, design of members subjected to lateral loads and axial loads, Crane gantry girders and crane
columns, design of tubular structures, design of aluminum structures

Course Outcome

 Students after the completion of the course, are able to understand the behaviour of steel in
inelastic range

 They are able to design and detail structures for various types of loadings

References:

1. Gaylord & Gaylrod, “Design of Steel Structures”, Mc Graw Hill

2. Duggal, S.K., “Limit State Design of Steel Structures”, Tata mcGrawHill
3. Subramanian, N., “Design of Steel Structures”, Oxford University Press.
4. Salmon C.G & Johns J.E, “Steel Structures- Design and Behaviour”, Harper and Row, 1980..
5. John Baker & Jacques Hayman, “Plastic Design of Frames”, University – Printing House,
CambridgeDr. Ramachandra, “Design of Steel Structures” – Vol II. Standard Book House,
Delhi.
6. Krishnamchar B.S. & Ajith Sinha, D . “Design of steel structures”, TMH Publishing Co.
7. Horne, M.R., and Morris, L.J., “Plastic Design of Low -rise frames”, Granada Publishing Ltd.,
1981.
8. Wie - Wen Yu., “Cold-formed Steel Structures”, McGraw Hill Book Company, 1973. 10.
William McGuire, Steel Structures, Prentice Hall, Inc., Englewood Cliffs, N.J.1986.
9. Subramanian N. ,”Principles of Space Structures”, Wheeler Publishing Co

16. Santhakumar A.R and Senthil.R, “Proceedings of International Conference on Space

Structures”, Anna University, Chennai

COURSE PLAN

Contact Sem.Exam
Module Contents
Hours Marks ;%

Methods of Analysis- Elastic Analysis – Inelastic

I Analysis – Plastic hinge concept – Methods of Plastic 7 15
Analysis- Plastic design of continuous beams and
frames – Effect of axial and shear force on plastic
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 moment capacity.

Bolted Connections- High Strength Friction Grip Bolts .

Welded Connections – Moment Resistant Connections-
II 7 15
Beam to beam connections – Beam Column
connections – Splices

FIRST INTERNAL EXAM

Forms of light gauge sections – Effective Area – Basic

design stresses – Design of compression members –
III 7 15
Design of members under flexure – Braced and unbraced
beams

Design of members subjected to lateral loads and axial

loads – Principles of analysis and design of Industrial
IV 7 15
buildings and bents. Crane gantry girders and crane
columns – Bracing of industrial buildings and bents.

SECOND INTERNAL EXAM

Design of tubular structures - Design of tension and

V compression members, Connections, truss configurations, 7 20
space structures.

VI Design of Aluminum structures – Design of tension and 7 20

compression members, beams and columns
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 Course No. Course Name L-T-P-Credits Year of Introduction

ANALYSIS OF PLATES AND

07 CE 6316 3-0-0-3 2015
SHELLS

Course Objectives

To familiarize students to study the analysis and design of shells and folded plates.

Syllabus

Review of the theory of bending of beams, pure bending of plates, symmetrical bending of circular
plates, small deflection of laterally loaded plates, formulation and solution of some problems in
rectangular plates, simply supported edges, other edge conditions, membrane theory of shells,
introduction to the middle surface theory and bending theory of shells .

Course Outcome

 Students after the completion of the course, are able to understand the behaviour of plates
under loads

 They are able to apply the knowledge to design plates and shells.

References

1. S.P. Timoshenko, and Woinowsky-Krieger, S.: “Theory of Plates and Shells”, 2nd ed.,
McGraw-Hill Book Company, (1959).

2. J.P. Den Hartog: “Advanced Strength of Material”, McGraw-Hill Book company, Inc., New
York, (1952).

3. W. Flugge: “Stresses in Shells”, Springer-Verlag, Berlin, (1970).

4. V.V. Novozhilov: “Thin Shell Theory”, 2nd Russian ed., augmented and revised, translated
from Russian by P.G. Lowe and edited by J.R.M. Radok, WoltersNoordorff , Groningen,
(1970).

5. E. Ventsel & Th. Krauthammer, “Thin Plates and Shells: Theory, Analysis and Applications”,
Marcel Dekker, Inc., New York, (2001)

COURSE PLAN

Contact Sem.Exam
Module Contents
Hours Marks ;%

Review of the theory of bending of beams

Pure bending of plates Love-Kirchhoff assumption and its

I consequences; slopes and curvature; relations between 7 15
bending moments and curvatures; some particular cases
of pure bending; strain energy in pure bending of plates.

Symmetrical bending of circular plates Differential

II equation for symmetrical bending of circular plates; 7 15
uniformly loaded circular plates; some special cases (with
a circular hole; concentrically loaded; loaded at the

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 centre); corrections to the elementary theory.

FIRST INTERNAL EXAM

Small deflection of laterally loaded plates Differential

equation of the deflection surface; boundary conditions;
III boundary conditions by variational methods; developable 7 15
and non-developable surfaces and the consequences;
exact theory of plates.

Formulation and solution of some problems in rectangular

plates Simply supported edges; other edge conditions.
IV A brief mention of advanced topics Higher order theories; 7 15
Karman theory, anisotropic plates, thermal stresses;
buckling of plates. (Not included for examinations.)

SECOND INTERNAL EXAM

Membrane theory of shells General theory; governing 7 20

equation; simple applications (as in J.P. Den Hartog:
V
Advanced Strength of Materials, chapter on Membrane
Stresses in Shells.)

Introduction to the middle surface theory and bending 7 20

theory of shells Differential geometry of curved surfaces;
first and second fundamental forms; metric tensor; Love-
VI
Kirchhoff assumption and its consequences; Gauss-
Codazzi equations; indicate how the bending theory
develops from the Love-Kirchhoff assumption.

END SEMESTER EXAM

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 Course No. Course Name L-T-P-Credits Year of Introduction

07 CE 6318 MARINE STRUCTURES 3-0-0-3 2015

Course Objectives

To equip the students with basic concepts of analysis and design of most common coastal and
offshore structures
Syllabus

Waves - wave theories, introduction to random and directional waves, design criteria, scour and
other effects of currents, wave structure interaction, diffraction theory., wave loads on vertical
walls and caissons, coastal Structures - breakwaters - seawalls - bulkheads- fenders and mooring
facilities- jetties- wharves- quays- diaphragm walls- piles, offshore structures- analysis of jacket
structures - design of tubular members and joints

Course Outcome

 Students after the completion of the course, are able to understand the forces coming on
marine structures and their effect on it.

 Students are able to apply the knowledge for design of marine structures.

References

1. Sarpkaya, T. and Isaacson, M., “Mechanics of Wave Forces on Offshore Structures”, Van
Nostrand Reinhold Co., NewYork, 1981

2. Ippen, A.T., “Estuary and Coastline Hydrodynamics”, McGraw-Hill Book Company, Inc.,
NewYork, 1978

3. Chakrabarti,S.K., “Hydrodynamics of Offshore Structures”, Computational Mechanics

Publications, Southampton, Boston

4. Chakrabarti,S.K., “Handbook of Offshore Engineering Vol.1&II”, by S.K. Chakrabarti,

Elseviers,2005.

5. “Offshore pipelines” by B. Gou, S. Song, J. Chacko and A. Ghalambor, GPP Publishers,2006

6. “Structural Stability – Theory and Implementation” by W.F.Chen and E.M.Lui by Elsevier

7. Thomas.H.Dawson, “Offshore Structural Engineering”, Prentice –Hall

8. Young Bai, “Marine Structural Design”, Elsevier 2003

9. Coastal Engineering Manual (CEM-Department of Army-US Army Corps of Engineers- latest

revision)

10. API-Recommended Practice for Planning, Designing and Constructing Fixed Offshore
Platforms.API-RP2A-WSD (2000)-API-RP2A-LRFD (1993)

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 COURSE PLAN

Contact Sem.Exam
Module Contents
Hours Marks ;%

Waves : Classification of water waves - Two dimensional

wave equation and wave characteristics - wave theories -
Small amplitude waves - Finite amplitude waves -
I Stokian, Solitary and Conical wave theories - Water 7 15
particle kinematics - wave energy, power (Numerical
exercises to be done) - wave deformation - Reflection,
Refraction, Diffraction- Breaking of waves .

Mass transport velocity. Introduction to Random and

directional waves. Wave spectrum-Currents -
II 7 15
Classification - Behaviour - Design Criteria, Scour and
other effects of currents.

FIRST INTERNAL EXAM

Wave Structure interaction- Non breaking wave forces on

slender structures - Morison equation; (Numerical
III 7 15
exercises to be done). Wave loads on large Bodies -
Diffraction theory.

Wave loads on vertical walls and Caissons: Non breaking

loads - Sainflou method; Breaking forces - Minikin
IV 7 15
method; Goda method-(Numerical exercises to be done)-
forces due to broken waves.

SECOND INTERNAL EXAM

Coastal Structures- Breakwaters- Seawalls- Bulkheads-

fenders and Mooring Facilities- Jetties- Wharves- Quays-
V Diaphragm Walls- Piles -Partial safety Factors.-Codal 7 20
Requirements. - Submarine Pipelines -thickness
calculations (detailed design not expected)

Offshore structures- Types of Offshore Structures - Loads

on Offshore Structures Wind Loads; Wave and Current
VI Loads; Analysis of jacket structures-Static method of 7 20
analysis-Cyclic loads for fatigue analysis-Design of
tubular members and joints- (Simple design problems).

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 Course No. Course Name L-T-P-Credits Year of Introduction

SOIL STRUCTURE
07 CE 6322 3-0-0-3 2015
INTERACTION

Course Objectives

To make students understand the basics of soil structure interaction Also to impart knowledge
about various linear and non-linear, isotropic and anisotropic models for soil structure interaction
problems.

Syllabus

Soil structure interaction and 'flexible' approach to the design of foundations, experimental
determination of dub grade modulus, introduction to idealized soil response models for the analysis
of soil, introduction to soil structure interaction models, beam on elastic foundation - soil models -
infinite beam and finite beam, plate on elastic medium - infinite plate - analysis of finite plates,
analysis and design of rafts and mats incorporating soil structure interaction, role of soil-structure
interaction in earthquake resistant design, FEM Modeling, Elastic analysis of piles

Course Outcome

 Students after the completion of the course, understand behaviour of soil under loads
transmitted by structures.

 They are able to apply the knowledge in designing various type of foundations.

References

1. Soil mechanics by TW Lambe & Whitmen.

2. Deb, D., “Finite Element Methods- Concepts and Application in Geomechanics”, PHI
Learning Pvt. Ltd.

3. Joseph E. Bowles, “Foundation Analysis and Design” McGraw-Hill.

4. “Analytical and computer methods in foundation engineering”, JE Bowles, McGraw Hill

publications.

5. “Foundation analysis” by RF Scott, Printice Hall

6. Hytenyi, “Beams on Elastic Foundations” – university of Michigan Press.

7. “Elastic Analysis of soil – Foundation Interaction”. APS Selvadurai – Elsevier

8. “Vibration Analysis and Foundation Dynamics”, NSV Kameswara Rao, Wheeler Publishing,
New Delhi.

COURSE PLAN

Contact Sem.Exam
Module Contents
Hours Marks ;%

Soil structure interaction and 'flexible' approach to the

I design of foundations, Contact Pressure – from theory of 7 15
Elasticity and Sub grade reaction, Concept of sub grade
modulus, effects/parameters influencing sub grade
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 modulus. Experimental Determination of Sub grade
Modulus

Introduction to Idealized Soil Response Models for the

Analysis of Soil – Foundation Interaction – Time
II Dependent Behavior of Soil Masses. Introduction to Soil- 7 15
structure interaction models - Winkler, Pasternak, Hetenyi
and Filonenko-Borodich.

FIRST INTERNAL EXAM

Beam on Elastic foundation-soil models: Infinite beam,

two parameters, Isotropic elastic half space, analysis of
III 7 15
beams of finite length, classification of finite beams in
relation to their stiffness.

Plate on Elastic medium: Infinite plate, Winkler, two

parameters, isotropic elastic medium, thin and thick
IV 7 15
plates, analysis of finite plates: rectangular and circular
plates.

SECOND INTERNAL EXAM

Analysis and design of rafts and mats incorporating soil

structure interaction Role of soil-structure interaction in
earthquake resistant design, Finite difference solution to
V 7 20
problems of beams on elastic foundation. Soil – structure
Interaction in framed structure, FEM Modeling. Use of
appropriate software packages.

Modern concept of analysis of piles and pile groups.

Elastic analysis of piles: Elastic analysis of single pile,
theoretical solutions for settlement and load distributions,
analysis of pile group, interaction analysis, load
VI 7 20
distribution in groups with rigid cap. Laterally loaded
pile: Load deflection prediction for laterally loaded piles,
sub-grade reaction and elastic analysis, interaction
analysis, pile raft system.

END SEMESTER EXAM

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 Course No. Course Name L-T-P-Credits Year of Introduction

DESIGN OF PRESTRESSED
07 CE 6324 3-0-0-3 2015
CONCRETE STRUCTURES

Course Objectives

To make students familiar with the concepts of design of typical pre-stressed concrete structural
elements

Syllabus

Basic concept and principles of pre-stressed concrete systems- loss of pre-stress, stresses at transfer
and service loads, ultimate strength in flexure, code provisions for calculation of deflection (short
& long term) in (IS, BS, ACI codes), complete design of post and pre-tensioned simply supported
PSC beams, design and analysis of post and pre-tensioned PSC slabs - design of tension members –
application in the design of prestressed cylindrical water tanks, analysis and design of statically
indeterminate structures, PC poles, pipes and railway sleepers, composite beams – analysis and
design, partial pre-stressing, definitions, principles and design approaches.

Course Outcome

 Students after the completion of the course, are able to understand the behaviour of pre-
stressed concrete structures.

 They are able to apply the knowledge to anlayse and design of pre-stressed concrete structures.
References

1. Krishna Raju.N, "Prestressed Concrete", 4th Edition, Tata McGraw Hill Publishing Co. New
Delhi 2000

2. Dayaratnam.P., "Prestressed Concrete", Tata McGraw Hill Publishing Co. New Delhi 2000

3. Sinha .N.C & S.K. Roy, "Fundamentals of Prestressed Concrete, S.Chand & Co., 1985

4. Rajagopalan.N. "Prestressed Concrete", Narosa Publishing House, New Delhi - 2002

5. Lin .T.Y. "Design of Prestressed Concrete Structures", John Wiley and Sons - Inc - 1960

6. Leonhardt.F. "Prestressed Concrete Design and Construction", - Second Edition Wilhelm

Ernst & Sohn, Berlin, 1964

7. Guyon .V. "Limit State Design of Prestressed Concrete", - Vol - 1 & 2, Applied Science
Publishers, London 1995

8. Mallick and Rangaswamy., "Mechanics of Prestressed Concrete Design ", Khanna Publishers.

9. Pandit & Gupta., " Prestressed Concrete ", CBS

10. F.K. Hong & R.H. Evans., "Reinforced and Prestressed Concrete " Tata McGraw Hill Co.

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 COURSE PLAN

Contact Sem.Exam
Module Contents
Hours Marks ;%

Review- Basic concept and principles of pre-stressed

I concrete systems- loss of pre-stress computation of losses. 7 15
Stresses at transfer and service loads

Study of code provisions- ultimate strength in flexure.

II Code provisions for calculation of deflection (short & 7 15
long term) in (IS, BS, ACI codes).

FIRST INTERNAL EXAM

Complete design of post and pre-tensioned simply

supported PSC beams -including end block design- cable
III 7 15
profile- shear, bond, deflection. Serviceability
requirements- deflection and cracking limit states.

Design and analysis of post and pre-tensioned PSC slabs -

IV Design of tension members – Application in the design of 7 15
prestressed cylindrical water tanks.

SECOND INTERNAL EXAM

Analysis and design of statically indeterminate structures-

continuous beams- con-cordancy and linear
transformation- simple cases of cantilever beams and
V 7 20
slabs. Design criteria and manufacturing methods of
uniformly pre-stressed members. PC poles, pipes and
railway sleepers (detailed design not expected).

Composite beams –Analysis and design – Ultimate

strength – applications, Elementary idea of composite
VI 7 20
construction for tee beams in bridges. Partial pre-
stressing- Definitions, principles and design approaches.

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 Course No. Course Name L-T-P-Credits Year of Introduction

PAVEMENT ANALYSIS AND

07 CE 6326 3-0-0-3 2015
DESIGN

Course Objectives

To impart the knowledge of principles and methodology of design of rigid and flexible pavements.

Syllabus

Comparison between flexible & rigid Pavements, bituminous mix design methods, specifications
and testing, analysis & design of flexible pavement, analysis & design of rigid pavements,
bituminous mix design methods, design of rigid pavement shoulders, drainage design, pavement
structure & its evaluation - pavement performance, overlays & design - different types of overlays -
design methodologies, pavement management system

Course Outcome

Students after the completion of the course, are able to design different types of pavements for
different types of loadings.

References

1. Yoder and Witzack, “Principles of Pavement Design”, John Wiley and sons.

2. Yang, “Design of functional pavements”, McGraw-Hill.

3. Yang. H. Huang, “Pavement analysis and design”, Prentice Hall, 2004.

4. Woods, K.B., “Highway Engineering Hand Book”, McGraw Hill Book Co.

5. David Croney, “The Design and Performance of Road Pavements”, HMSO Publications.

6. Haas and Hudson, “Pavement Management System”, McGraw Hill Book Co., New York.

7. Per Ullitz, “Pavement Analysis”, Elsevier, Amsterdam

8. Harold N. Atkins, “Highway Materials, Soils, and Concrete”, Prentice Hall, 1996.

9. Robert D. Krebs, “Highway Materials”, McGraw Hill Text, 1971

10. Asphalt Institute, The Asphalt Handbook, 1989

11. IRC: 37-2001, Guidelines for the Design of Flexible Pavements.

12. IRC: 58-2002, Guidelines for the Design of Rigid Pavements.

13. IRC: 81 -1981, Guidelines for the Design of overlay using Benkelman Beam Deflection

Technique.

13. RRL, DSIR, Concrete Roads, HMSO, IRC Publications

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Contact Sem.Exam
Module Contents
Hours Marks ;%

Introduction - Comparison between Flexible & Rigid

Pavements -Highway and Airport pavements – Types and
Component layers of Pavements – their functions - A
brief study on aggregates, bitumen and modified bitumen
like cutback, emulsion, polymer modified bitumen -
I Factors affecting Design and Performance of Pavements - 7 15
Various Methods of Assessment of Subgrade Soil
Strength for Pavement Design - Causes and Effects of
variation in Moisture Content and Temperature.
Bituminous mix design methods, specifications and
testing.

Analysis & Design of Flexible Pavement: Stresses and

strains of flexible pavements. Deflections in
Homogeneous Masses - Burmister's 2-layer, 3- layer
Theories - Wheel Load Stresses - ESWL of Multiple
Wheels – Repeated Loads and EWLfactors - Sustained
II Loads and Pavement behaviour under Traffic Loads - 7 15
Empirical, Semi-empirical and Theoretical Approaches.

Development, Principle, Design steps, advantages and

applications of different Pavement Design Methods such
as AASHTO, Asphalt Institute and IRC method of
pavement design.

FIRST INTERNAL EXAM

Analysis & Design of Rigid pavements: Types of

Stresses and Causes, Factors influencing the Stresses;
General conditions in Rigid Pavement Analysis, ESWL,
Wheel Load Stresses, Warping Stresses, Friction Stresses,
III Combined Stresses - Types of Joints in Cement Concrete 7 15
Pavements and their Functions, Joint Spacing, Design of
Slab Thickness, Design of Joint Details for Longitudinal
Joints, Contraction Joints and Expansion Joints, IRC
Method of Design.

Bituminous mix design methods, specifications and

testing. Material characterization- Resilient modulus,
Dynamic modulus of bituminous mixtures and fatigue
characteristics.
IV 7 15
Design of rigid pavement shoulders: Types of rigid
pavement shoulders its advantages and disadvantages.

Drainage design: general considerations and methods for

controlling water in pavements

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 SECOND INTERNAL EXAM

Pavement Structure & Its Evaluation: Factors affecting

Structural Condition of Flexible and Rigid Pavements;
Effects of Sub grade Soil, Moisture, Pavement Layers,
Temperature, Environment and Traffic on Structural
Stability.
V Pavement performance: Distress, serviceability, surface 7 20
friction, roughness, Evaluation by Non-Destructive Tests
such as FWD, Benkelman Beam Rebound Deflection,
Plate Load Test, Wave Propagation and other methods of
Load Tests; Evaluation by Destructive Test Methods, and
Specimen Testing Pavement

Overlays & Design: Different types of overlays, Design

methodologies, Benkelman Beam Deflection and other
Methods of overlay design, Use of Geo synthetics in
Pavement Overlays. Soil stabilized roads: Mechanical
VI stabilization, Soil-cement stabilization, soil-lime 7 20
stabilization, special problems to be considered in
stabilization works.

Pavement management system- an overview.

END SEMESTER EXAM

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 Course No. Course Name L-T-P-Credits Year of Introduction

STRUCTURAL
07 CE 6328 OPTIMIZATION AND 3-0-0-3 2015
RELIABILITY ANALYSIS

Course Objectives

To impart students with various techniques of structural optimization and to familiarize students
with the applications of probability analysis and reliability techniques in structural engineering.

Syllabus

Optimisation methods in civil engineering - linear and nonlinear programming problems,

applications of linear programming problems in civil engineering - limit design of steel portal
frames. introduction to dynamic programming, geometric programming, introduction to genetic
algorithms, concepts of structural safety, probability theory, random events, random variables,
resistance distributions and parameters, basic structural reliability

Course Outcome

 Students after the completion of the course,are able to understand optmisation techniques and
reliability analysis.

 They are able to apply the knowledge for structural optimisation.

References

1. Sastry S.S., “Introductory Methods of Numerical Analysis”, Prentice Hall of India

2. Scarborough J.B., “Numerical Mathematical Analysis”, Oxford and IBH

3. Rao S.S., “Engineering Optimization-Theory and Applications”, New Age International

Publishers

4. Krishnamoorthy E.V. and Sen S.K., “Numerical Algorithms”, Affiliated East West Press

5. Kirsch U., “Optimum Structural Design”, McGraw Hill

6. Fox R.L., “Optimization Methods for Engineering Design”, Addison Wesley

7. Singiresu S. Rao, “Engineering Optimization (Theory and Practice)” 3rd Edition, New Age
International (P) Ltd.

8. Press W.H., et al. “Numerical Recipes in C – The art of Computation”, Cambridge Press

9. Goldberg D.E., “Genetic Algorithms in Search, Optimisation and Machine Learning”,

Addison Wesley Publishing Company.

10. R. Ranganathan., “Reliability Analysis and Design of Structures”, Tata McGraw Hill, 1990.

11. Ang, A. H. S & Tang, W. H., “Probability Concepts in Engineering Planning and Design”,
Vol. I Basic Principles, John Wiley & Sons, 1975.

12. Ang, A. H. S & Tang, W. H., “Probability Concepts in Engineering Planning and Design”,
Vol. II Decision, Risks and Reliability, John Wiley & Sons, 1984.

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13. Jack R. Benjamin & C. Allin Cornell., “Probability, Statistics and Decision for Engineers”,
McGrawHill.

14. H. O. Madsen, S. Krenk & N. C. Lind, “Methods of Structural Safety”, Prentice-Hall, 1986.

15. R. E. Melchers. “Structural Reliability - Analysis and prediction”, Ellis Horwood Ltd, 1987.

COURSE PLAN

Contact Sem.Exam
Module Contents
Hours Marks ;%

Optimisation methods in civil engineering- Problem

formulation with examples- Linear programming
problems: statement of an optimisation problem - linear
I and nonlinear programming problems - standard form of 7 15
linear programming problems - simplex algorithm -
degeneracy, duality, transportation problem, assignment
problem.

Applications of linear programming problems in civil

engineering - limit design of steel portal frames.
II Introduction to Dynamic programming, Geometric 7 15
programming.

FIRST INTERNAL EXAM

Applications of linear programming problems in civil

engineering - limit design of steel portal frames.
III 7 15
Introduction to Dynamic programming, Geometric
programming.

Concepts of structural safety- Probability theory:-

Introduction, random events, random variables, functions
IV 7 15
of random variables, moments and expectation, common
probability distributions.

SECOND INTERNAL EXAM

Resistance distributions and parameters: - Introduction,

Statistics of properties of concrete, steel and other
building materials, statistics of dimensional variations,
V characterization of variables, allowable stresses based on 7 20
specified reliability.

Basic structural reliability:- Introduction, computation of

structural reliability. Level 2 Reliability methods:
VI Introduction, basic variables and failure surface, first 7 20
order second moment methods (FOSM). System
reliability-series and parallel systems modeling.
Reliability based design: Introduction, determination of

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design criteria.

END SEMESTER EXAM

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 Course No. Course Name L-T-P-Credits Year of Introduction

07 CE 6308 0-0-2-2 2015

SEMINAR I
Course Objectives

To assess the debating capability of the student to present a technical topic. Also to impart training
to a student to face audience and present his ideas and thus creating in him self-esteem and
courage that are essential for an engineer.

Syllabus

Individual students are required to choose a topic of their interest from Structural Engineering
related topics preferably from outside the M.Tech syllabus. And give a seminar on that topic about
45 minutes. A committee consisting of at least three faculty members (preferably specialized in
Structural Engineering) shall assess the presentation of the seminar and award marks to the students
based on merits of topic of presentation. Each student shall submit two copies of a write up of his
seminar topic. One copy shall be returned to the student after duly certifying it by the chairman of
the assessing committee and the other will be kept in the departmental library. Internal continuous
assessment marks are awarded based on the relevance of the topic, presentation skill, quality of the
report and participation and Simulations.

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07 CE 6312 MINI PROJECT 0-0-4-2 2015

Course Objectives

To estimate the ability of the student in transforming the theoretical knowledge studied so far into a
practical problem in structural engineering.
Students must be able to do a mini project – either actual design or rehabilitation, using hand
computation and Softwares like ETABS / SAP and submit a report with relevant structural
drawings.

Syllabus

Use of softwares like ETABS, SAP and also hand computation for analysis and design. Student has
to analyse design, and detail structures. The basic concepts of design may be taken into
consideration while designing the project.

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 Course No. Course Name L-T-P-Credits Year of Introduction

STRUCTURAL
07 CE 6314 0-0-2-1 2015
ENGINEERING LAB

Course Objectives

To familiarize the students with the different sophisticated instrumentations used in the laboratory
and field for measuring/monitoring stress, strain, deflection etc. in structures. New construction
materials, their testing and construction practices are introduced.

Syllabus

Measurement of Strain: - Mechanical Strain Gauges- Electrical Strain gauges- Extensometers and
Compressometers Measurement of Deflection:- Dial gauges - Linear Variable Differential
Transducers

Principles of operations of UTM, hydraulic loading systems, force measuring devices etc. Concrete
Mix design practices

Study of the behaviour of structural materials and structural members- Casting and testing of
simple structural members. Under-reinforced and Over-reinforced RC beams in flexure. Effect of
Shear span to depth ratio on the failure pattern of RC beams. Behaviour of steel beam under
flexure. Hinge formation in two span RC continuous beam.

Introduction to Non Destructive Testing of RCC members - Rebound Hammer, Ultrasonic pulse
devices, Core cut test.

New Reinforced Cement Composites:- Introduction to Steel fiber reinforced concrete –

Ferrocement – Polymer concrete - Self Compacting Concrete – High Performance Concrete.

References:

1. “Concrete Technology”- Neville – Pearson Publishers, 2000

2. “Concrete Technology” – M.S. Shetty – S. Chand and Co., 2001

3. Srinath L.S., “Experimental Stress Analysis”, Tata McGrawHill

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Course No. Course Name L-T-P-Credits Year of Introduction

07 CE 7305 PROBABILITY METHODS IN 3-0-0-3 2015

CIVIL ENGINEERING
Course Objectives

To provide the students the concept and an understanding of probability and random processes. It
also helps to understand the Design of experiments. Emphasis shall be given to problems in Civil
Engineering.
Syllabus

Random variables - random variables - probability function, functions of two dimensional random
variables – regression curve – correlation, analytical problems based on civil engineering context,
testing of hypothesis - sampling distributions - type I and type II errors, multivariate analysis -
covariance matrix – correlation matrix, Ddsign of experiments- analysis of variance – one-way and
two-way classifications – completely randomized design – randomized block design – Latin square
design

Course Outcome

At the end of course, the student will be able to:

 Familiarize with probabilist methods in civil engineering
 Apply the knowledge to interpret data and analyse results when they do experiments and
analyse
Text books

1. Richard Johnson. ”Miller & Freund’s Probability and Statistics for Engineers”, Prentice –
Hall of India, Private Ltd.,, New Delhi, 7th Edition, 2007.

2. Benjamin J R and Cornell C A, “Probability, statics, and Decision for Civil Engineers”,
McGraw Hill Book Company. New York, 1970

3. Douglas C., Montgomery and George C. Runger, “Applied Statistics and Probability for
Engineer”s, 3rd Edition, Wiley India, 2007. 4

4. A.H.S. Ang and W. H. Tang, “Probability Concepts in Engineering Planning and Design”,
Volume I and II.

Reference books

5. Richard A. Johnson and Dean W. Wichern, “Applied Multivariate Statistical Analysis”,

Pearson Education, Asia, 5th Edition, 2002.

6. Gupta, S.C. and Kapoor, V.K. ”Fundamentals of Mathematical Statistics”, Sultan and Sons,
New Delhi, 2001.

7. Jay L. Devore, “Probability and statistics for Engineering and the Sciences”, Thomson and
Duxbbury, Singapore, 2002.

8. Dallas E Johnson et al., “Applied multivariate methods for data analysis” Thomson and
Duxbbury press, Singapore, 1998.

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Contact Sem.Exam
Module Contents
Hours Marks ;%

Random Variables - Random variables - Probability

function – moments – moment generating functions and
their properties – Binomial, Poisson, Geometric, Uniform,
I 7 15
Exponential, Gamma and Normal distributions –
Functions of a Random Variable. Joint distributions –
Marginal and Conditional distributions

Functions of two dimensional random variables –

Regression Curve – Correlation, Analytical problems
based on Civil Engineering contexteg. sampling and
II quality control. Estimation Theory - Unbiased 7 15
Estimators – Method of Moments – Maximum Likelihood
Estimation - Curve fitting by Principle of least squares –
Regression Lines

FIRST INTERNAL EXAM

Testing of Hypothesis - Sampling distributions - Type I

and Type II errors - Tests based on Normal, t, Chi-square
and F distributions for testing of mean, variance and
III 7 15
proportions – Tests for Independence of attributes and
Goodness of fit. Analytical problems based on Civil
Engineering context-eg. Characteristic strength, load.

Multivariate analysis - Covariance matrix – Correlation

Matrix – Multivariate Normal density function – Principal
IV 7 15
components – Sample variation by principal
components –

SECOND INTERNAL EXAM

Principal components by graphing- Analytical problems

V based on Civil Engineering context eg. problems on 7 20
reliability.

Design of experiments- Analysis of variance – One-way

and two-way classifications – Completely randomized
VI 7 20
design – Randomized block design – Latin square design-
Analytical problems based on Civil Engineering context.

END SEMESTER EXAM

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Course No. Course Name L-T-P-Credits Year of Introduction

FORENSIC ENGINEERING AND

07 CE 7307 REHABILITATION OF 3-0-0-3 2015
STRUCTURES

Course Objectives

To provide the students the concept and applications of forensic engineering to failure analysis and
damage mitigation of structures. Structural retrofitting and rehabilitation techniques are also
presented.
Syllabus

Failure of structures - review of the construction theory – performance problems – responsibility

and accountability, diagnosis and assessment of distress - visual inspection – non destructive tests –
ultrasonic pulse velocity method – rebound hammer technique, environmental problems and natural
hazards, durability of RCC structures – damage due to earthquakes and strengthening of buildings –
provisions of BIS 1893 and 4326, modern techniques of retrofitting, use of chemicals in repair –
application of polymers – ferrocement, fiber composites and fiber reinforced concretes as
rehabilitation materials – strengthening by pre-stressing

Course Outcome

At the end of course, the student will be able to:

 Understand the causes of failures
 Analyse the causes and suggest solutions like repair or strengthening
References

1. Dovkaminetzky, “Design and Construction Failures”, Galgotia Publication, New Delhi,2001

2. Jacob Feld and Kenneth L Carper, “Structural Failures”, Wiley Europe.

3. Raikar R.N., “Diagnosis and treatment of Structures in Distress”

4. Raina V.K., “Bridge Rehabilitation”

5. Ransom W.H., “Building Failures – Diagnosis and Avoidance”

COURSE PLAN

Contact Sem.Exam
Module Contents
Hours Marks ;%

Failure of Structures: Review of the construction theory –

performance problems – responsibility and
I accountability – case studies – learning from failures – 7 15
causes of distress in structural members – design and
material deficiencies – over loading

Diagnosis and Assessment of Distress: Visual

inspection – non destructive tests – ultrasonic pulse
II velocity method – rebound hammer technique – ASTM 7 15
classifications – pullout tests – Bremor test – Windsor
probe test – crack patterns- crack detection techniques –
case studies – single and multistorey buildings – Fibre

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 optic method for prediction of structural weakness
assessments

FIRST INTERNAL EXAM

Environmental Problems and Natural Hazards: Effect of

corrosive environments, chemical and marine
III 7 15
environments – pollution and carbonation problems –
detection and measurement of corrosion.

durability of RCC structures – damage due to earthquakes

IV and strengthening of buildings – provisions of BIS 1893 7 15
and 4326

SECOND INTERNAL EXAM

Modern Techniques of Retrofitting: Structural elements -

V 7 20
first aid after a disaster – guniting, jacketing.

Use of chemicals in repair – application of polymers –

ferrocement, fiber composites and fiber reinforced
VI concretes as rehabilitation materials – strengthening by 7 20
pre-stressing – case studies – bridges – water tanks –
cooling towers – heritage buildings – high rise buildings.

END SEMESTER EXAM

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ELASTIC STABILITY
07 CE 7309 3-0-0-3 2015

Course Objectives

To provide a detailed treatment of buckling characteristics of various structural elements, and to

present different methods to solve stability problems
Syllabus

Concepts of Stability, elastic instability of columns-Euler’s theory-assumptions and limitations,

compression members - Rayleigh Ritz , Galerkin methods - effect of shear on buckling – large
deflection of columns, differential equation for beam-columns, buckling of frames, lateral stability
of beams, buckling of thin-walled open sections, stability of Plates, buckling of Shells.

Course Outcome

At the end of course, the student will be able to:

 Know about stability of structures and apply the knowledge in various types of structures
Text Books

1. Chajes, A., " Principles of Structural Stability Theory", Prentice Hall, 1974.

2. Iyengar, N.G.R., "Elastic Stability of Structural Elements", Macmillan India Ltd.,

Newdelhi,2007.

References

3. Ziegler H, “Principles of structural stability”, Blarsdell, Wallham, Mass, 1963.

4. Thompson J M, G W Hunt, “General stability of elastic stability”, Wiley,New York.

5. Timoshenko, Gere, “Theory of elastic stability”, Mc Graw Hill, New York.

6. Don O Brush, B O Almorth, “Buckling of Bars, plates and shells”, Mc Graw Hill,1975

7. Cox H L, “The buckling of plates and shells”, Macmillam, New York, 1963.

8. Ashwini Kukar, "Stability of Structures ", Allied Publishers LTD, New Delhi, 1998.

9. Murali L. Gambir,” Stability Analysis and Design of Strucures”, Springer-Verlog,

Berlin, 2004

COURSE PLAN

Contact Sem.Exam
Module Contents
Hours Marks ;%

Concepts of Stability

Introduction - Stability Criteria – Stable, unstable and

I neutral Equilibrium - Fourth order Elastic- large 7 15
deflection of bars - differential equation for generalized
bending problems- elastic instability of columns-Euler’s
theory-assumptions and limitations-Energy principles

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 Compression Members

Higher order Differential equations - analysis for various

boundary conditions- behaviour of imperfect column -
II initially bent column - eccentrically loaded column- 7 15
Energy method- Rayleigh Ritz , Galerkin methods -
Effect of shear on buckling – Large deflection of
columns.

FIRST INTERNAL EXAM

Beam Columns: Introduction – Differential Equation for

Beam-columns –Solution of differential equation for
concentrated lateral loads - distributed loads – different
III end conditions 7 15
Buckling of frames: Solutions for various end conditions-
bottom fixed- bottom hinged – horizontal compression
members.

Lateral Stability of Beams: Differential equations for

lateral buckling - lateral buckling of beams in pure
bending - lateral buckling of cantilever and simply
IV supported I beams 7 15
Buckling of Thin-Walled Open Sections: Introduction -
torsional buckling - torsional flexural buckling -
Equilibrium and energy approaches.

SECOND INTERNAL EXAM

Stability of Plates -Governing Differential equation-

Equilibrium, energy concepts - Buckling of rectangular
V 7 20
plates of various end conditions - Finite difference
method - post-buckling strength

Buckling of Shells -Donnel’s Equation – Symmetrical

Buckling of Cylinder under uniform axial Compression –
VI 7 20
Cylinder under uniform external lateral pressure –
Cylinder subjected to torsion.

END SEMESTER EXAM

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 Course No. Course Name L-T-P-Credits Year of Introduction

07 CE 7311 HIGH RISE BUILDINGS 3-0-0-3 2015

Course Objectives

To impart students with basic knowledge on analysis and design philosophy, structural systems and
their structural behaviour applied to high rise buildings.
Syllabus

Design philosophy- materials: RCC, steel, PSC - loading - gravity loading - wind loading-
earthquake loading - blast Loading, structural planning of tall building, behaviour of various
structural systems - analysis and design, shear wall frame interaction - basic design of shear walls,
stability of tall buildings - overall buckling analysis of frames - P- Delta analysis

Course Outcome

At the end of course, the student will be able to :

 Select suitable structural systems for tall buildings
 Analyse the forces coming on tall buildings
References

1. Taranath , B.S., “Structural Analysis and design of Tall Building”, Tata McGraw Hill., 2.
Wilf gang Schuller, High Rise Building Structures, John Wiley and Sons.

2. Lynn S. Beedle, “Advances in Tall Buildings”, CBS Publishers and Distributers, Delhi,

3. Brayan Stafford Smith, Alex coull, “Tall Building Structures, Analysis and Design”, John
Wiley and Sons, 1991

4. M. Fintal, “Handbook of Concrete Structures”

COURSE PLAN

Contact Sem.Exam
Module Contents
Hours Marks ;%

Design philosophy- materials: RCC, steel, PSC - loading-

I Gravity loading- Wind loading- Earthquake loading-blast 7 15
Loading.

Structural planning of tall building - Building frames-

rigid frames, braced frames, infilled frames, shear walls,
II 7 15
coupled shear walls; Frame-shear wall combo; other
structural forms -tubular, cores, hybrid mega system.

FIRST INTERNAL EXAM

Analysis for member forces, drift and twist, computerised

general three dimensional analysis. Structural elements:
III 7 15
Sectional shapes, properties and resisting capacity,
deflection, cracking.

Analysis for member forces, drift and twist, computerised

IV general three dimensional analysis. Structural elements: 7 15
Sectional shapes, properties and resisting capacity,
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SECOND INTERNAL EXAM

Stability of tall buildings - Overall buckling analysis of

frames- P- Delta analysis- Translational, torsional
V 7 20
instability, out of plumb effects, effect of foundation
rotation.

Stability of tall buildings - Overall buckling analysis of

frames- P- Delta analysis- Translational, torsional
VI 7 20
instability, out of plumb effects, effect of foundation
rotation.

END SEMESTER EXAM

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 Course No. Course Name L-T-P-Credits Year of Introduction

07 CE 7313 ENGINEERING FRACTURE 3-0-0-3 2015

MECHANICS
Course Objectives

To understand the principles of linear elastic and elastic-plastic fracture mechanics and their
application to engineering design.
Syllabus

Significance of fracture mechanics, Griffith energy balance approach, Irwin’s modification to the
Griffith theory, stress intensity approach Linear Elastic Fracture Mechanics (LEFM), Crack Tip
Plasticity, Energy Balance Approach, LEFM Testing, Elastic Plastic Fracture Mechanics (EPFM),
sustained load fracture

Course Outcome

At the end of course, the student will be able to:

 Understand the principles of linear elastic and elastic-plastic fracture mechanics and their
application in practical problems

Text Books

1. Ewalds, H.L. & Wanhill, R.J.H., “Fracture Mechanics”

References

2. Broek, D. “Elementary Engineering Fracture Mechanics” – Sijthoff & Noordhoff

International Publishers.

3. Broek, D. “The Practical Use of Fracture Mechanics” – Kluwer Academic Publishers.

4. Hellan, D. “Introduction to Fracture Mechanics” – McGraw Hill Book Company.

5. Kumar, P. “Elements of Fracture Mechanics” – Wheeler Publishing.

6. Simha, K.R.Y. “Fracture Mechanics for Modern Engineering Design”,

COURSE PLAN

Contact Sem.Exam
Module Contents
Hours Marks ;%

Introduction:- Significance of fracture mechanics, Griffith

energy balance approach, Irwin’s modification to the
Griffith theory, Stress intensity approach, Crack tip
I 7 15
plasticity, Fracture toughness, sub-critical crack growth,
Influence of material behaviour, I, II & III modes, Mixed
mode problems.

Linear Elastic Fracture Mechanics (LEFM):- Elastic

stress field approach, Mode I elastic stress field equations,
II Expressions for stresses and strains in the crack tip 7 15
region, Finite specimen width, Superposition of stress
intensity factors (SIF), SIF solutions for well known
problems such as centre cracked plate, single edge

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FIRST INTERNAL EXAM

Crack Tip Plasticity:- Irwin plastic zone size, Dugdale

approach, Shape of plastic zone, State of stress in the
crack tip region, Influence of stress state on fracture
behaviour. Energy Balance Approach:- Griffith energy
III 7 15
balance approach, Relations for practical use,
Determination of SIF from compliance, Slow stable crack
growth and R-curve concept, Description of crack
resistance.

LEFM Testing:- Plane strain and plane stress fracture

toughness testing, Determination of R-curves, Effects of
IV yield strength and specimen thickness on fracture 7 15
toughness, Practical use of fracture toughness and R-
curve data.

SECOND INTERNAL EXAM

Elastic Plastic Fracture Mechanics (EPFM):-

Development of EPFM, J-integral, Crack opening
displacement (COD) approach, COD design curve,
Relation between J and OD, Tearing modulus concept,
Standard J Ictest and COD test. Fatigue Crack Growth:-
V description of fatigue crack growth using stress intensity 7 20
factor, effects of stress ratio and crack tip plasticity –
crack closure, Prediction of fatigue crack growth under
constant amplitude and variable amplitude loading,
Fatigue crack growth from notches – the short crack
problem.

Sustained Load Fracture:- Time-to-failure (TTF) tests,

Crack growth rate testing, Experimental problems,
Method of predicting failure of a structural component,
Practical significance of sustained load fracture testing.
VI Practical Problems:- Through cracks emanating from 7 20
holes, Corner cracks at holes, Cracks approaching holes,
fracture toughness of weldments, Service failure analysis,
applications in pressure vessels, pipelines and stiffened
sheet structures.

END SEMESTER EXAM

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 Course No. Course Name L-T-P-Credits Year of Introduction

ADVANCED CONCRETE
07CE 7315 3-0-0-3 2015
TECHNOLOGY

Course Objectives

To equip the students to understand the properties of concrete and to familiarise the advances in
concrete and concrete making so that the appropriate mixes and methods can be chosen according
to the situation and to perform mix designs
Syllabus

Materials for concrete making - cement - aggregates, properties of fresh concrete, admixtures –
mineral admixtures - chemical admixtures, proportioning of concrete mixtures – mixture design as
per BIS, BS and ACI methods, statistical quality control, acceptance criteria as per BIS code,
setting and hardening concrete, properties of hardened concrete, durability of concrete and concrete
construction, lightweight concrete, high strength concrete, self compacting concrete, roller
compacted concrete, ready mixed concrete, fibre reinforced concrete, polymer concrete, special
processes and technology for particular types of structure.

Course Outcome

At the end of course, the student will be able to:

 Understand the advances in concrete technology for the design of various civil engineering
structures.
 Apply the knowledge to design concrete of different strengths required for various
structures.
Text books

1. Neville, A. M., “Properties of Concrete,” 4th and final Edition, 2003.

2. Mehta, P. K. and Monteiro, P. J. M., “Concrete: Microstructure, Properties, and Materials,”

3rd Edition, 2006.

3. Shetty M S, “Concrete Technology, - Theory and Practice”, S.Chand and Company, New
Delhi, 1992.

Reference books

4. Mindess S and Young JF, “Concrete”, Prentice-Hall, USA,1981

5. H. Okamura and K. Ozawa, “Mix Design for Self-Compacting Concrete,” Concrete Library of
JSCE, No. 25, 1995, pp. 107 – 120

6. G. H. Tattersall, “Workability and Quality Control of Concrete,” E&FN Spon, London, 1991

7. Hewlett P C, “Concrete Admixtures use and applications”, M R Rixom, The Concrete press,
London, 1972

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Contact Sem.Exam
Module Contents
Hours Marks ;%

Materials for concrete making- Review of cements

including blended cements, manufacture, chemical
composition, chemical and physical processes of
hydration, structure of hydration products- modern
I methods of analysis. Aggregates- Review of types; 7 15
elementary mineralogy and petrology; Engineering
considerations for use of various types- production of
artificial aggregates; sampling and testing; effects on
properties of concretes, mortars and grouts.

Properties of fresh concrete - basics regarding fresh

concrete – mixing, workability, placement, consolidation,
II and curing - Rheological models to characterize concrete 7 15
- Experimental methods to characterize rheology of
concrete-Flowable and pumbable concrete

FIRST INTERNAL EXAM

Admixtures –Mineral admixtures - Review of types, -

pulverised fuel ash, ground granulated blast furnace slag
and silica fume;; chemical and physical processes of
hydration and interaction; effects on properties of
III 7 15
concretes, mortars and grouts; Chemical Admixtures -
Review of types and classification; chemical composition;
actions and interactions; usage; effects on properties of
concretes – on quality and costs.

Proportioning of concrete mixtures – concepts- mixture

IV design as per BIS, BS and ACI methods, statistical quality 7 15
control, acceptance criteria as per BIS code.

SECOND INTERNAL EXAM

Setting and hardening concrete - Plastic settlement and

plastic shrinkage; early age thermal movements; strength
development; maturity, accelerated curing

Properties of hardened concrete- Strength; deformation

under load; elasticity; creep; drying shrinkage and other
V volume changes -Thermal properties 7 20

Durability of concrete and concrete construction -

Durability concept; pore structure and transport
processes; reinforcement corrosion; fire resistance; frost
damage; sulfate attack; alkali silica reaction; delayed
ettringite formation

VI Special concretes - Lightweight concrete- description of 7 20

various types - High strength concrete and mixture

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design; Self compacting concrete : Rheology and mixture
design - Roller compacted concrete – Ready mixed
concrete – Fibre reinforced concrete - polymer concrete

Special processes and technology for particular types of

structure - Sprayed concrete; underwater concrete, mass
concrete; slipform construction, Prefabrication technology

END SEMESTER EXAM

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 Course No. Course Name L-T-P-Credits Year of Introduction

MECHANICS OF
07CE 7317 3-0-0-3 2015
COMPOSITE MATERIALS

Course Objectives

To make students familiar with the concepts of analysis and design of composite structural
elements.
Syllabus

Composite beams - elastic behaviour of composite beams, serviceability limits - basic design
considerations - design of composite beams, composite floors - analysis for internal forces and
moments, composite columns - reinforced steel-composite column design, combined compression
and uniaxial bending, continuous beams and slab - design strategies distribution.

Course Outcome

At the end of course, the student will be able to:

 Understand the behaviour of composite materials.
 Apply the knowledge in designing various types of structural elements
References:

1. Johnson,R.P, “Composite Structures of Steel and Concrete”,Vol.1Beams,Slabs,Columns and

Frames in Buildings, Oxford Blackwell Scientific Publications, London.

2. INSDAG teaching resource for structural steel design, Vol 2, INSDAG, Ispat Niketan,
Calcutta.

COURSE PLAN

Contact Sem.Exam
Module Contents
Hours Marks ;%

Introduction: - Composite beams- Elastic behaviour of

composite beams- No interaction case-Full interaction
I 7 15
case-Shear connectors-Characteristics of shear
connectors-Ultimate load behavior.

Serviceability limits-Basic design considerations-Design

II 7 15
of composite beams.

FIRST INTERNAL EXAM

Composite floors: - Structural elements-Profiled sheet

III decking-Bending resistance-Serviceability criteria - 7 15
Analysis for internal forces and moments.

Composite columns: - Materials-Structural steel -

IV Concrete-Reinforced steel-Composite column design - 7 15
Fire resistance.

SECOND INTERNAL EXAM

V Combined compression and uniaxial bending 7 20

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 Continuous beams and slab - hogging moment regions of
composite beams-Vertical shear and moment- Shear
VI 7 20
interaction - Global analysis of continuous beams- Design
strategies

END SEMESTER EXAM

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 Course No. Course Name L-T-P-Credits Year of Introduction

07 CE 7301 0-0-2-2 2015

SEMINAR II
Course Objectives

To enhance the self-learning capacity of students and enable them to make a comprehensive
approach to new and upcoming areas of technology. Also to impart training to students to face
audience and present their ideas and thus creating in them self esteem and courage
Syllabus

Individual students are required to choose a topic of their interest from Structural Engineering
related topics preferably from outside the M.Tech syllabus and give a seminar on that topic about
30 minutes. A committee consisting of at least three faculty members (preferably specialized in
Structural Engineering) shall assess the presentation of the seminar and award marks to the
students. Each student shall submit two copies of a write up of his/her seminar topic in a prescribed
format. One copy shall be returned to the student after duly certifying it by the chairman of the
assessing committee and the other will be kept in the departmental library. Internal continuous
assessment marks are awarded based on the relevance of the topic, presentation skill, quality of the
report and participation.

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 Course No. Course Name L-T-P-Credits Year of Introduction

07 CE 7303 0-0-12-6 2015

MAIN PROJECT PHASE 1
Course Objectives

To improve the professional competency and research aptitude by touching the specific areas
which otherwise not covered by theory or laboratory classes. The project work aims to develop the
work practice in students to apply theoretical and practical tools/techniques to solve real life
problems related to industry/field and current research.
Syllabus

The project work can be analysis and design projects of innovative nature or experimental
investigation or numerical simulations or a combination of these. Appropriate software
developments with sufficient literature contributions can also be taken up. Each student will be
allotted with a faculty as guide. In specific cases student may consult with an external guide with
the prior consents of internal guide and head of the department. In this semester, students are
expected to finalize appropriate topic of research, complete the required literature survey and about
25% of the objectives of their intended research.

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Course No. Course Name L-T-P-Credits Year of Introduction

07 CE 7302 0-0-21-12 2015

MAIN PROJECT PHASE II
Course Objectives

To improve the professional competency and research aptitude by touching the areas which
otherwise not covered by theory or laboratory classes. The project work aims to develop the work
practice in students to apply theoretical and practical tools/techniques to solve real life problems
related to industry and current research.

Syllabus

Main project phase II is a continuation of project phase I started in the third semester. There would
be two reviews in the fourth semester, first in the middle of the semester and the second at the end
of the semester. First review is to evaluate the progress of the work, presentation and discussion.
Second review would be a pre-submission presentation before the evaluation committee to assess
the quality and quantum of the work done. . At least one technical paper is to be prepared for
possible publication in journal or conferences. The technical paper is to be submitted along with the
thesis.

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