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SEMESTER II

Discipline:CIVIL ENGINEERING
Stream : CE1
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CODE COURSE NAME CATEGORY L T P CREDIT
ADVANCED NUMERICAL DISCIPLINE
222TCE100 3 0 0 3
METHODS CORE 2

Preamble: For solving complex problems in mechanics and engineering, a post-

graduate student must be well versed in numerical methods along with skills to
apply them. This course equips the student with various numerical techniques that
finds applications in civil engineering, across various streams (specialisations).
Special focus is given to finite element method, explaining the relevance, versatility
and fundamental concepts of this numerical tool.

Course Outcomes: After the completion of the course, the student will be able to

CO 1 Obtain the solution of simultaneous Linear system of equations

CO 2 Obtain the numerical solutions of ordinary differential equations
CO 3 Obtain the numerical solutions for solving boundary value problems of
partial differential equations
CO 4 Describe the terminologies, applications or procedure of finite element
method
CO 5 Describe or apply the concept of finite element method

Mapping of course outcomes with program outcomes

PO 1 PO 2 PO 3 PO 4 PO 5 PO 6 PO 7
CO 1 3 3
CO 2 3 3
CO 3 3 3
CO 4 1 2 2 2 2
CO 5 3 2 2 2
(1-Weak, 2-Medium, 3- strong)

Assessment Pattern

End Semester
Bloom’s Category
Examination
Apply 25
Analyse 25
Evaluate 5
Create 5

Mark distribution

Total ESE
CIE ESE
Marks Duration

100 40 60 2.5 hours

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Continuous Internal Evaluation Pattern: 40 marks

Preparing a review article based on peer reviewed original publications (Minimum

10 publications shall be referred) : 15 marks

Course based task/Seminar/Data collection and interpretation : 15 marks

Test paper, 1 no. : 10 marks

Test paper shall include minimum 80% of the syllabus.

Note: Enough opportunity to explore the practical examples from specialization

should be given to the students. One assignment/course project should be based
on the coding or use of packages

End Semester Examination Pattern: 60 marks

The end semester examination will be conducted by the University. There will be
two parts; Part A and Part B. Part A will contain 5 numerical/short answer
questions with 1 question from each module, having 5 marks for each question
(such questions shall be useful in the testing of knowledge, skills, comprehension,
application, analysis, synthesis, evaluation and understanding of the students).
Students should answer all questions. Part B will contain 7 questions (such
questions shall be useful in the testing of overall achievement and maturity of the
students in a course, through long answer questions relating to
theoretical/practical knowledge, derivations, problem solving and quantitative
evaluation), with minimum one question from each module of which student
should answer any five. Each question can carry 7 marks.
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QP CODE:

Reg No.:_______________

Name:__________________________ ___

APJ ABDUL KALAM TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY FIRST SEMESTER

M.TECH. DEGREE EXAMINATION, MONTH & YEAR

Course Code: XXXXXX

ADVANCED NUMERICAL METHODS

Max. Marks: 60 Duration: 2.5 hours

PART A

(Answer ALL questions; each question carries 5 marks)

1. Explain the procedure of solution of Tridiagonal systems

2. Explain single shooting method for solving Boundary value problems
3. Explain the parabolic and elliptic partial differential equations with examples
4. Explain any five practical applications of Finite element in the con
5. Explain Generalised coordinates and Natural coordinates in Finite Element
analysis

PART B

(Answer any FIVE questions; each question carries 7 marks)

6. Solve the system of equations by Jacobi’s iteration considering initial

approximation as [0.5, -0.5, 0.5]T

4 x1 + x 2 + x3 = 2

x1 + 5 x 2 + 2 x3 = −6

x1 + 2 x 2 + 3 x3 = −4

7. Solve y’=x2+y for y=0.1, given that y(0)=1 considering h=0.05 using (i)
Eulers method and (ii) Runge Kutta method
8. Solve the equation uxx + uyy = 0 for the square mesh with boundary value
as shown in figure
  ∂u   ∂ u 
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9. Solve   =  2  subject to the conditions u(x,0)= sin(πx) for 0 ≤ x ≤ 1 u(0,
 ∂t   ∂x 
t)=u(1, t)=0. Perform the computations of two levels taking h=1/3and t=1/36
using Crank Nicolson implicit scheme
10. Explain in detail the steps of finite element analysis
11. Explain forms of shape functions in finite element analysis
12. Explain the convergence criteria in finite element applications in detail

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Syllabus

Module 1 (7 hours)
Solutions of simultaneous Linear Systems of Equations- Solution of linear systems
– Direct methods, Gauss-Jordan Method-Method of factorization- Solution of
Tridiagonal Systems. Solution by matrix decomposition Iterative methods: Jacobi,
Gauss-Siedel iteration for ordinary and sparse systems, Convergence of iterative
solution schemes with examples.
Module 2 (7 hours)

Solving Ordinary Differential Equations- The Elementary Theory of Initial-Value

Problems -Euler's Method- Higher-Order Taylor Methods. Runge-Kutta Method-
Introduction to solution methods for differential algebraic equations- Single
shooting method for solving ODE-BVPs.
Module 3 (7 hours)

Partial differential equations in two dimensions- Parabolic equations- Explicit finite

difference method. Crank-Nicholson implicit method - Ellipse equations- Finite
difference method-Problems with irregular boundaries.
Module 4 (7 hours)
Introduction to Finite Element Method – Historical Background — Mathematical
Modeling of field problems in Engineering — Governing Equations — Discrete and
continuous models — Boundary, Initial and Eigen Value problems– Basic concepts
of the Finite Element Method- Displacement approach-Concept of Stiffness Matrix
and Boundary Condition-- General procedure of FEA
Module5 (7 hours)

Concept of Finite Element Method- Concept of Nodes, elements, Generalised

coordinates and Natural coordinates in FEA. Shape functions – Polynomials -
Lagrangian and Hermitian Interpolation –- Compatibility - C0 and C1 elements -
Convergence criteria - Conforming & nonconforming elements. Development of
element matrices for one dimensional elements.
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Text Books

1.Gupta,S.K. Numerical Methods for Engineers. Wiley Eastern, New Delhi, 1995.

2. Cook, RD. Concepts and Applications of Finite Element Analysis , Wiley.

Reference Books
1. Gilbert Strang, Linear Algebra and its Applications (4th Ed.), Wellesley
Cambridge Press 2009
2. Gourdin, A. and M Boumhrat. Applied Numerical Methods.Prentice Hall India,
New Delhi 2000
3. Chopra S.C. and Canale R.P. Numerical Methods for Engineers,McGraw Hill
2006
4. Krishnamoorthy C S, Finite Element Analysis- Theory and Programming, Tata
McGraw Hill, New Delhi., 1994
5. Rao, SS. Finite Element Analysis, Elsevier Butterworth-Heinemann
6. Gerald and Wheatly, Applied Numerical Analysis, Pearson Education.
7. Rajasekharan S., Numerical Methods in Science and Engineering, S Chand &
Company, 2003.
8. Bathe K J, Finite Element Procedures in Engineering Analysis, Prentice Hall, New
Delhi. 1982
9. Chandrupatla T R and Belegundu A D, Introduction to Finite Elements in
Engineering, Pearson Education, New Delhi 1998
10. Rajasekharan S, Finite Element Analysis in Engineering Design, Wheeler, New
Delhi
11. Hutton D V, Fundamentals of Finite Element Analysis, Tata McGraw Hill
Education Private Ltd, New Delhi
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CODE COURSE NAME CATEGORY L T P CREDIT

222TCE001 ADVANCED CONCRETE PROGRAM
3 0 0 3
TECHNOLOGY CORE 3

Preamble: The course covers the properties of the ingredients of concrete and its
influence on the performance of concrete. The course also focus to develop a strong
understanding about the latestdevelopments in the area of concrete technology
with a clear knowledge about thefundamental mechanisms.

Course Outcomes: After the completion of the course on Advanced Concrete

Technology the student will be able to

CO 1 Discuss the role of various ingredients in concrete with its properties

CO 2 Describe the various mix design procedures and tests on fresh and
hardened properties
CO 3 Explain the various deterioration mechanisms in concrete
CO 4 Describe the various new methods and techniques used in concrete
construction
CO 5 Explain the various quality tests for concrete

Mapping of course outcomes with program outcomes

PO 1 PO 2 PO 3 PO 4 PO 5 PO 6 PO 7
CO 1 1 1
CO 2 1 2 1
CO 3 1 1
CO 4 1 1
CO 5 1 1
(1- Weak, 2-Medium, 3- strong)

Assessment Pattern

Bloom’s Category End Semester

Examination
Remember 15
Understand 20
Apply 20
Analyse 5
Evaluate
Create
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Mark distribution

Total ESE
CIE ESE
Marks Duration

100 40 60 2.5 hours

Continuous Internal Evaluation Pattern:

Preparing a review article based on peer reviewedoriginal publications (minimum

10 publications shall be referred): 15 marks

Course based task/Seminar/Data collection and interpretation: 15 marks

Test paper, 1 no.: 10 marks

Test paper shall include minimum 80% of the syllabus.

End Semester Examination Pattern:

The end semester examination will be conducted by the respective College.

Therewill be two parts; Part A and Part B. Part A will contain 5 numerical/short
answerquestions with 1 question from each module, having 5 marks for each
question(such questions shall be useful in the testing of knowledge, skills,
comprehension,application, analysis, synthesis, evaluation and understanding of
the students).

Students should answer all questions. Part B will contain 7 questions

(suchquestions shall be useful in the testing of overall achievement and maturity of
thestudents in a course, through long answer questions relating
totheoretical/practical knowledge, derivations, problem solving and
quantitativeevaluation), with minimum one question from each module of which
studentshould answer any five. Each question can carry 7 marks.

Note: The marks obtained for the ESE for an elective course shall not exceed
20%over the average ESE mark % for the core courses. ESE marks awarded to
astudent for each elective course shall be normalized accordingly. For example, if
theaverage end semester mark % for a core course is 40, then the maximum
eligiblemark % for an elective course is 40+20 = 60 %.
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Model Question Paper

QP CODE:

Reg No.:_______________

Name:_____________________

APJ ABDUL KALAM TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY SECOND SEMESTER

M.TECH. DEGREE EXAMINATION,

MONTH & YEAR

Course Code: 222TCE001

222TCE001– ADVANCED CONCRETE TECHNOLOGY

Time: 2.5 hrs. Max. Marks: 60

PART A
(Answer ALL questions; each question carries 5 marks)

1 Describe the characteristics of hydration products of cement and its

influence in the properties of concrete.
2 Explain the influence of various factors affecting the workability of concrete
on the rheological parameters.
3 Explain the methods to prevent corrosion of rebars in RCC.
4 Briefly describe the polymer concrete and its advantages and
disadvantages.
5 How the temperature will affect the properties of concrete?
PART B
(Answer any FIVE questions; each question carries 7 marks)

6 What are admixtures in concrete and its classification? Briefly explain

superplasticizers and its mechanism of action.
7 Mention the various steps involved in the high strength concrete mix
design.
8 What are the transport mechanisms in concrete and describe any one test
for each of the mechanism.
9 In a congested reinforced concrete work which type of concrete will you
prefer and why? Explain its mix proportioning, properties, advantages and
disadvantages.
10 The condition assessment needs to be done in a concrete water tank. Which
are the tests you recommend for assessing the quality and strength of
concrete. Briefly explain the tests also.
11 Why special concretes are needed and explain any three special concretes
based on their application.
12 What is durability of concrete? Describe the factors affecting the durability
of concrete structures.
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Syllabus

Module 1 - Materials for concrete

Cement - Production, composition, hydration chemistry, Structure ofhydrated
Cement,Solids in hydrated cement paste, Voids in hydratedcement paste and Water
in hydrated cement paste.Aggregates - Geology of concrete aggregates,
classification, testing ofaggregates. Chemical Admixtures - Different Types,
Influence on the properties ofconcrete
Supplementary Cementitious Materials -Different materials,Pozzolanic reaction,
Influence on the properties of concreteFibres - Types, Influence on the properties of
concrete, Advantages andDisadvantages

Module 2 - Concrete mix design and testing

Concrete Mix design - Methods of Concrete mix design, Highperformance and
high strength concrete mixture proportioning. Advanced topics in fresh concrete
- Rheology, pumping of concrete. Advanced topics in hardened concrete -
Behavior under various loads,stress-strain relationships, Variability of concrete
strength, creep andshrinkage.

Module 3 - Durability problems of concrete

General, Durability related clauses in IS 456, Specification for concrete –
prescriptive Vs performance, Chemical attack of concrete - sulphate attack, acid
attack;Corrosion of steel rebars, Carbonation and chloride induced, Freeze-thaw
resistance, alkali silica reaction, Effect of temperature on the properties of
concrete,Durability Tests.

Module 4 - Special Concretes

Self-compactingConcrete, Fibre reinforced Concrete, Light weightConcrete, Polymer
Concrete, Heavy Weight concrete, Roller compacted concrete, Pervious/no fines
concrete Coloured concrete, High strength concrete, Ultrahighstrength
concrete,Bacterial concrete/Self-healing concrete, Self-cleaning Concrete

Module 5 - Modern trends in concrete

Modern trends in concrete - manufacture, placing, transportation, compaction,
finishing andcuring, Non-destructive testing and quality control, White Topping,
Emerging trends in replacement of conventional materials in concrete, Vacuum
dewatering ofconcrete, under water concreting,Shotcreting,3D printing
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Course plan

No. of
No Topic
Lectures
1 Materials for concrete
1.1 Cement – Production, composition, hydration chemistry,
Structure ofhydrated Cement, Solids in hydrated cement
3
paste, Voids in hydratedcement paste and Water in
hydrated cement paste.
1.2 Aggregates – Geology of concrete aggregates, classification,
1
testing ofaggregates
1.3 Chemical Admixtures – Different Types, Influence on the
1
properties ofconcrete
1.4 Supplementary Cementitious Materials:- Different
materials, 2
Pozzolanic reaction, Influence on the properties of concrete
1.5 Fibres– Types, Influence on the properties of concrete,
1
Advantages andDisadvantages
2 Concrete mix design and testing
2.1 Concrete Mix design - Methods of Concrete mix design,
2

2.2 High performance and high strength concrete mixture

2
proportioning

2.3 Advanced topics in fresh concrete – Rheology, pumping

2
of concrete
2.4 Advanced topics in hardened concrete – Behavior under
various loads,stress-strain relationships, Variability of 2
concrete strength, creep andshrinkage.
3 Durability problems of concrete
3.1 Durability problems of concrete– General 1
3.2 Chemical attack of concrete 2
3.3 Corrosion of steel rebars, 1
3.4 Freeze-thaw resistance, ASR attack, Carbonation 1
3.5 Durability design of concrete 1
3.5 Durability Tests 2
4 Special Concretes
4.1 Self-compacting Concrete 1
4.2 Fibre reinforced Concrete 1
4.3 Light weightConcrete 1
4.4 Polymer Concrete 1
4.5 Heavy Weight concrete, Roller compacted concrete 1
4.6 Pervious/no fines concrete, Coloured concrete 1
4.7 High strength concrete, Ultra high strength concrete 1
4.8 Bacterial concrete/Self-healing concrete, Self-cleaning
1
Concrete
5 Modern trends in concrete
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5.1 Modern trends in concrete - manufacture, placing,
1
transportation
5.2 Modern trends in concrete –compaction, finishing and
1
curing
5.3 Non destructive testing and quality control 2
5.4 White Topping 1
5.5 Emerging trends in replacement of conventional materials
1
in concrete
5.6 Vacuum dewatering of concrete, Under water concreting,
1
Shotcreting
5.7 Effect of temperature on the propertiesof concrete 1

Reference Books

1. P. Kumar Mehta and Paulo J. M. Monteiro, Concrete: Microstructure,

Properties and Materials, McGraw Hills, Newyork, 2013.
2. S. Mindess and J.F. Young, Concrete, Prentice-Hall, Englewood Cliffs, New
Jersey, USA, 1981
3. A.M. Neville, Properties of Concrete, Pearson Education, Delhi, 2004.
4. A. M. Nevile, and J. J. Brookes,Concrete Technology, Pearson India
Education Services Pvt. Ltd., India.
5. H.F.W. Taylor, Cement Chemistry, Thomas Telford Publ., London, 1997
6. J.F. Young, S. Mindess, R.J. Gray & A. Bentur, The Science and Technology of
Civil Engineering Materials, Prentice Hall, 1998.
7. P.-C. Aïtcin, High-Performance Concrete, E&FN Spon, London, 1998
8. R. Rixom and N. Mailvaganam, Chemical Admixtures for Concrete, E&FN
Spon, London, 1999.
9. Indian Standard IS 10262-1982, Recommended guidelines for concrete mix
design, Bureau of Indian Standards, New Delhi, 2019.
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COURSE
COURSE NAME CATEGORY L T P CREDIT
CODE
222PCE100 MINI PROJECT PROJECT 0 0 4 2

Mini project can help to strengthen the understanding of student’s fundamentals

through application of theoretical concepts and to boost their skills and widen the
horizon of their thinking. The ultimate aim of an engineering student is to resolve
a problem by applying theoretical knowledge. Doing more projects increases
problem solving skills.

The introduction of mini projects ensures preparedness of students to undertake

dissertation. Students should identify a topic of interest in consultation with PG
Programme Coordinator that should lead to their dissertation/research project.
Demonstrate the novelty of the project through the results and outputs.The
progress of the mini project is evaluated based on three reviews, two interim
reviews and a final review. A report is required at the end of the semester.

Evaluation Committee - Programme Coordinator, One Senior Professor and Guide.

Sl. No Type of evaluations Mark Evaluation criteria

1 Interim evaluation 1 20
2 Interim evaluation 2 20
3 Final evaluation by 35 Will be evaluating the level of
a Committee completion and
demonstration of functionality/
specifications, clarity of
presentation, oral
examination, work knowledge
and involvement

4 Report 15 the committee will be evaluating

for the technical content,
adequacy of references,
templates followed and permitted
plagiarism level( not more than
25% )

5 Supervisor/Guide 10
Total Marks 100
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CODE COURSE NAME CATEGORY L T P CREDIT
222LCE003 COMPUTATIONAL LAB LABORATORY 0 0 2 1

Preamble: The course familiarizes the students with experimental and

computational tools used in structural engineering and construction technology.
The course imparts an ability to use these tools in research and solution of field
problems.

Course Outcomes: After the completion of the course on Advanced Structural

Engineering Lab, the student will be able to:

CO 1 Prepare computational models of structures

CO 2 Generate response of structures experimentally and/or using
computational models
CO 3 Compute plot area and earthwork quantity using Total Station survey
CO 4 Analyse spatial data using GIS analysis tools
CO 5 Prepare lab reports

Mapping of course outcomes with program outcomes

PO 1 PO 2 PO 3 PO 4 PO 5 PO 6 PO 7
CO 1 2 1
CO 2 2 3 1 2
CO 3 1 2 1
CO 4 2 2 1 1
CO 5 3 2 1
(1- Weak, 2-Medium, 3- strong)

Mark distribution

Total ESE
CIE ESE
Marks Duration

100 100 − −

Continuous Internal Evaluation Pattern:

The laboratory courses will be having only Continuous Internal Evaluation and
carries 100 marks. Final assessment shall be done by two examiners; one examiner
will be a senior faculty from the same department.
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LIST OF EXPERIMENTS
Computational modelling for Static Analysis
Modelling and static Analysis (using Ansys or ABAQUS) of the following:
1. Modelling and analysis of Cantilever Beam
2. Modelling and analysis of Simply Supported Beam
3. Modelling and analysis of Portal Frame
Experimental and/or Computational modelling for Dynamic Analysis

Dynamic testing and/or computational modelling (using Ansys or ABAQUS) of the

following:
4. Free Vibration of Cantilever beam.
5. Dynamics of simply supported beam subjected to harmonic load.
6. Dynamics of a three storied building frame subjected to harmonic base
motion
7. Dynamics of a vibration absorber
8. Dynamics of a four storied building frame with and without an open ground
floor
9. Dynamics of a single span and two span beams
Total station survey
10. Computation of area of a plot using Total Station survey
11. Contouring and plotting
12. Computation of earthwork from contour plot
13. Setting out of multi-level buildings
14. Setting out of a road with horizontal and vertical curves
GIS Functions
15. Digitization and Geo-referencing
16. Spatial Analysis
17. Data Output – Different types
GIS Applications
18. Environmental Applications
19. Transportation planning
20. Preparation of Maps and Layouts.

General Instructions to Faculty:

Any 8 of the 20 experiments included in the list of experiments need to be

performed mandatorily.
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SEMESTER II
PROGRAM ELECTIVE III
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CODE COURSE NAME CATEGORY L T P CREDIT

ANALYSIS AND DESIGN OF
PROGRAM
222ECE100 EARTHQUAKE RESISTANT 3 0 0 3
ELECTIVE 3
STRUCTURES

Preamble: The course provides the basic principles of earthquake resistant design
of structures. Students are introduced to the engineering aspects of earthquakes,
their characterisation and effects. The course covers seismic design force
computation, design and detailing as per Indian Standards. An introduction to
seismic evaluation and retrofitting is also included.

Course Outcomes: After the completion of the course on Analysis and Design of
Earthquake Resistant Structures the student will be able to

Describe various engineering aspects of earthquakes, earthquake effects

CO 1
and earthquake resistant design.
Apply IS code provisions for the analysis, design and detailing of
CO 2
earthquake resistant structures.
CO 3 Develop earthquake response spectrum.
CO 4 Perform response spectrum analysis of multi-storied frames.
CO 5 Analyse and design shear walls.
Describe different strategies for seismic evaluation and seismic
CO 6
retrofitting.

Mapping of course outcomes with program outcomes

PO 1 PO 2 PO 3 PO 4 PO 5 PO 6 PO 7
CO 1 1
CO 2 1 3 2 2
CO 3 2 2 1
CO 4 1 2 2 2
CO 5 1 2 2 2
CO 6 1
(1- Weak, 2-Medium, 3- strong)

Assessment Pattern

End Semester
Bloom’s Category
Examination
Remember 15
Understand 20
Apply 25
Analyse
Evaluate
Create
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Mark distribution

Total ESE
CIE ESE
Marks Duration

100 40 60 2.5 hours

Continuous Internal Evaluation Pattern:

Preparing a review article based on peer reviewed original publications (minimum

10 publications shall be referred): 15 marks

Course based task/Seminar/Data collection and interpretation: 15 marks

Test paper, 1 no.: 10 marks

Test paper shall include minimum 80% of the syllabus.

End Semester Examination Pattern:

The end semester examination will be conducted by the respective College. There
will be two parts; Part A and Part B. Part A will contain 5 numerical/short
answerquestions with 1 question from each module, having 5 marks for each
question(such questions shall be useful in the testing of knowledge, skills,
comprehension,application, analysis, synthesis, evaluation and understanding of
the students).

Students should answer all questions. Part B will contain 7 questions

(suchquestions shall be useful in the testing of overall achievement and maturity of
thestudents in a course, through long answer questions relating
totheoretical/practical knowledge, derivations, problem solving and
quantitativeevaluation), with minimum one question from each module of which
studentshould answer any five. Each question can carry 7 marks. Total duration of
the examination will be 150 minutes.

Note: The marks obtained for the ESE for an elective course shall not exceed
20%over the average ESE mark % for the core courses. ESE marks awarded to
astudent for each elective course shall be normalized accordingly. For example, if
theaverage end semester mark % for a core course is 40, then the maximum
eligiblemark % for an elective course is 40+20 = 60 %.
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QP CODE:

Reg No.:_______________

Name:__________________________ ___

APJ ABDUL KALAM TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY SECOND SEMESTER

M.TECH. DEGREE EXAMINATION, MONTH & YEAR

Course Code: 222ECE000

ANALYSIS AND DESIGN OF EARTHQUAKE RESISTANT STRUCTURES

Max. Marks: 60 Duration: 2.5 hours

PART A

(Answer ALL questions; each question carries 5 marks)

1. Distinguish between magnitude and intensity of earthquake.

2. Explain the philosophy of earthquake resistant design.
3. Can the exact value of maximum seismic response of a multi-degree of
freedom be determined using response spectrum analysis? Explain.
4. Explain the significance of ductility in earthquake resistant design.
5. What do you mean by retrofitting of structures? Explain the retrofitting
methods used for RC columns.

PART B

(Answer any FIVE questions; each question carries 7 marks)

6. Figure shows the plan of a four storied RC framed structure to be

constructed in Bangalore. Height of each story is 3.0 m. Calculate the
seismic forces at various floor levels.

Data given:
Column section : 23 × 60 cm.
Beam section : 23 × 55 cm.
7.5 m
Slab Thickness : 13 cm.
Thickness of brick wall around: 23 cm.
Live load on floors : 4 kN/m2
Live load on roof : 1.5 kN/m2 7.5 m
Unit weight of concrete : 25 kN/m3
Unit weight of brick wall : 20 kN/m3
4m 4m 4m 4m
Frame type : SMRF
Type of soil : Soft soil
Missing data may be suitably assumed.
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7. Explain the factors which ensure proper seismic behaviour of a building.
8. The natural frequencies (in rad/s) of the three storied shear building shown
below are 6.57, 16.91 and 24.67. The mass normalized modal matrix is
8000 kg
0.0034 0.0066 0.0067 
 0.0061 0.0038 − 0.0069 . 3
  10000 kg
0.0080 − 0.0072 0.0031  2
10000 kg
The damping may be assumed as 5% for all 1
modes. Using response spectrum method
calculate the base shear.

Assume that the building is to be constructed in Zone V and the foundation

soil is Type I (hard soil). The frame may be assumed as SMRF. Take
importance factor as 1.5. Use SRSS rule to combine the modal responses.
9. Explain how the ductility of RC members can be increased.
10. Plan of a single storey building having two shear walls in each direction is
shown. The shear walls are 6 m long and 200 mm thick. Design shear force
on the building is 120 kN in either direction. Determine the design lateral
force in shear wall A using the torsion provisions of the IS code.

5m 6m 5m

C
6m
A B

4m
D

11. A slender shear wall of length 6 m and thickness 200 mm carries an axial
load of 2700 kN. The wall is reinforced with 10# bars at 250 mm c/c in two
layers. If M25 concrete and Fe415 steel are used, estimate the moment of
resistance of the wall.
12. What is seismic evaluation? When is it required? Explain the different steps
in seismic evaluation.

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Module 1
Introduction to earthquakes and earthquake engineering, Mechanism of
earthquake, seismic waves, effects of earthquakes. Measurement of earthquakes,
magnitude and intensity, seismographs. Strong motion characteristics, response
spectrum, Fourier spectrum. Characteristics of response spectrum, Design
spectrum, construction of tripartite response spectrum.
Module 2
Effect of architectural features and structural irregularities. Damages of structures
during past earthquakes, principles of earthquake resistant construction.
Philosophy of earthquake resistant design. Code provisions as per IS:1893 and
IS:4326.
Module 3
Design seismic force calculation in multi storied frames. Dynamic analysis,
Introduction to response spectrum analysis – theoretical aspects, Modal
combination rules.
Design seismic force calculation in multi storied frames using response spectrum
method.
Module 4
Ductility – Significance, Ductility factors. Ductile detailing considerations as per
IS:13920. Design and detailing of structural members. Reinforcement detailing in
joints.
Module 5
Torsion – code provisions, Shear walls – design force calculation, Design of shear
wall, Design and detailing for earthquake resistance – Discussion of code provisions
in IS 13920.
Repair and rehabilitation. Seismic evaluation and vulnerability assessment –
Methods, Disaster mitigation, Response reduction techniques, Base isolation.
Course Plan

No Topic No. of
Lectures
1 Earthquakes and Response Spectrum (9)
1.1 Earthquakes, Mechanism, Elastic rebound theory.
3
Seismic waves, Effects of earthquakes
1.2 Size of earthquake – magnitude & intensity, moment
magnitude 2
Measurement of earthquakes – seismographs
1.3 Strong motion characteristics, response spectrum, Fourier
2
spectrum
1.4 Characteristics of response spectrum, design spectrum,
2
construction of tripartite response spectrum
2 Earthquake Effects and Philosophy of Earthquake Resistant
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2.1 Structural irregularities, Effect of architectural features,
2
Damages during past earthquakes.
2.2 Seismo-resistant building architecture 1
2.3 Philosophy of earthquake resistant construction.
2
Principle of earthquake resistant construction
2.4 Introduction of IS codes (1893 & 4326), Code provision 2
3 Design Seismic Force Computation (8)
3.1 Seismic force computation using IS code provisions 2
3.2 Response spectrum analysis – theoretical aspects, Modal
2
combination rules
3.3 Seismic force computation using Response spectrum method 2
3.4 Modal combination using ABS, SRSS & CQC rules 2
4 Ductility Aspects and Ductile Detailing (7)
4.1 Ductility – significance in earthquake resistant design,
2
Ductility factors.
4.2 Ductile detailing considerations as per IS:13920 2
4.3 Design & detailing of structural members & joints 3
5 Torsion and Shear Walls (9)
5.1 Torsion – code provisions
1
Design eccentricity computation
5.2 Shear walls – design force calculation. Design of shear wall. 3
5.3 Seismic evaluation – methods 2
5.4 Repair and rehabilitation – methods 2
5.5 Response reduction techniques, Base isolation 1

Reference Books

1. Pankaj Agarwal and Manish Shrikhande, Earthquake Resistant Design of

Structures, Prentice- Hall of India, New Delhi.
2. Anil K Chopra, Dynamics of Structures, Prentice- Hall of India, New Delhi.
3. S. K. Duggal-Earthquake Resistant Design of Structures-Oxford University
Press-2007
4. T.K. Datta, Seismic Analysis of Structures, John Wiley & Sons (Asia) Pte Ltd.
5. IS: 1893-2016, Indian Standard criteria for Earthquake Resistant Design of
Structures, Bureau of Indian Standards, New Delhi
6. IS: 4326-2013, Indian Standard code for practice for Earthquake Resistant
Design and Construction of Buildings, Bureau of Indian Standards, New
Delhi.
7. IS: 13920-2006, Indian Standard Ductile Detailing of RCC Structures
subjected to seismic forcesCode of practice, Bureau of Indian Standards,
New Delhi
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CODE COURSE NAME CATEGORY L T P CREDIT

ADVANCED METAL PROGRAM

222ECE001 3 0 0 3
STRUCTURES ELECTIVE 3

Preamble: The course focuses on design of steel and aluminium structures, in

compliance with Indian and International codes. Analysis and design of bolted and
welded connections, design of steel members under fire and blast loads, design of
industrial structures, design of light gauge structures and design of aluminium
structures are included.

Course Outcomes: After the completion of the course the student will be able to

CO 1 Design bolted and welded joints

CO 2 Design light gauge columns, beams, and tension members
CO 3 Design aluminium members under axial loads
CO 4 Design gantry girders

Mapping of course outcomes with program outcomes

PO 1 PO 2 PO 3 PO 4 PO 5 PO 6 PO 7
CO 1 2 2 1
CO 2 3 2 1
CO 3 2 2 1
CO 4 3 2 1
(1-Weak, 2-Medium, 3- strong)

Assessment Pattern

End Semester
Bloom’s Category
Examination
Apply 30
Analyse 30
Evaluate
Create

Mark distribution

Total ESE
CIE ESE
Marks Duration

100 40 60 2.5 hours

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Continuous Internal Evaluation:

Preparing a review article based on peer reviewed original publications (minimum

10 publications shall be referred): 15 marks

Course based task/Seminar/Data collection and interpretation: 15 marks

Test paper, 1 no.: 10 marks

Test paper shall include minimum 80% of the syllabus.

End Semester Examination Pattern:

The end semester examination will be conducted by the respective College. There
will be two parts; Part A and Part B. Part A will contain 5 numerical/short answer
questions with 1 question from each module, having 5 marks for each question
(such questions shall be useful in the testing of knowledge, skills, comprehension,
application, analysis, synthesis, evaluation and understanding of the students).
Students should answer all questions. Part B will contain 7 questions (such
questions shall be useful in the testing of overall achievement and maturity of the
students in a course, through long answer questions relating to
theoretical/practical knowledge, derivations, problem solving and quantitative
evaluation), with minimum one question from each module of which student
should answer any five. Each question can carry 7 marks.

Note: The marks obtained for the ESE for an elective course shall not exceed 20%
over the average ESE mark % for the core courses. ESE marks awarded to a
student for each elective course shall be normalized accordingly. For example, if the
average end semester mark % for a core course is 40, then the maximum eligible
mark % for an elective course is 40+20 = 60 %
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Model Question Paper

QP CODE:

Reg No.:_______________

Name:__________________________ ___

APJ ABDUL KALAM TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY SECOND SEMESTER

M.TECH. DEGREE EXAMINATION, MONTH & YEAR

Course Code: 222ECE001

ADVANCED METAL STRUCTURES

Max. Marks: 60 Duration: 2.5 hours

PART A
Answer all questions. Each question carries 5 marks
1. Why are HSFG bolts preferred in joints subjected to fatigue?What do you mean
by Prying action?
2. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of welded connections over bolted
connections.
3. What is local buckling of thin elements and what do you mean by post
buckling strength of light gauge steel members?
4. Compare and contrast the constitutive relationship between Structural steel
and Aluminium alloys along with a plot showing the stress-strain relationships
of both the materials.
5. Explain sway and non-sway frames. Include at least two examples of each type
using appropriate figures.

PART B
Answer any five questions. Each question carries 7 marks

6. Design a seat connection for a factored beam end reaction of 110kN. The beam
section is ISMB 250 @ 36.6 kg/m connected to the flange of column section
ISHB 200 @ 36.6 kg/m. Use Fe 410 grade steel and bolt 4.6 grade.

7. Design a welded stiffened seat and clip connection for an ISMB 350 @ 51.4
kg/m to transmit a factored end reaction 320 kN to a column ISHB 300 @ 57.6
kg/m. Steel Fe 410 grade and use fillet weld of required size.

8. Two channels of 180 mm x 80 mm section with bent lips as shown in figure 1

are connected with webs to act as beam. The thickness of the plate is 2.5 mm
and the depth of the lip is 25mm. The beam has an effective span of 4.1 m.
Determine the allowable load per m run on the beam. The dimensions in the
figure 2 are in mm. Use fy = 235 N/mm2 .
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9. A light gauge rectangular box- section with overall cross-sectional dimensions

of 200 mm x150 mm (out- to-out), thickness 2.5 mm and fillets of radius 2.5
mm at each of the 4 inside corners, is being employed as a column over an
effective length of 3.2 m. Compute the safe load on the column is steel used is
having yield stress of 2400 kg/cm2.

10. Design a tension member using ALE H30 for carrying axial pull of 70 kN. The
angles are connected back-to-back on both sides of a gusset plate using 16mm
diameter bolts.

11. Explain the knees and valleys in the steel structures with neat figures.

12. A hand operated 50 kN overhead crane is provided in a workshop. The details

are given below: i) Centre to centre between gantry girders = 16 m (ii) Span of
the gantry girder = 6 m (iii) Weight of the crane = 40 kN Gantry (iv) Wheel
spacing = 3 m (v) Weight of the crab = 10 kN (vi) Maximum edge distance = 1
m. Design a simply supported gantry girder, assuming the flange is laterally
supported.
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Syllabus

Module 1

Bolted connection – types, failure modes. Types of bolts. Design of seat angle, Web
angle and end plate connections,Beam and column bolted splices.
Design of framed beam connection – continuous beam to beamconnection.

Module 2

Welded connection, Structure and properties of weld metal. Beam to-column

connections-Angle seat,Stiffened beam seat connection,Web angle and end plate
connections,Beam and column welded splices.Tubular connections -Curved weld
length at intersection of tubes – SHS and RHS tubes - design parameters- Weld
defects.
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Module 3

Light gauge steel structures– Types of crosssections, Local and post buckling of
thin elements, Stiffened and multiple stiffened compression elements, Tension
members, Beams, Combined stresses and connections

Module 4

Aluminium Structures - Stress-strain relationship – Permissible stresses – Tension

members, compression members, beams – Blast, impact, fire loads, Fire load
calculation, Fire resistant design.

Module 5

Industrial structures, Design of members, Sway and non-sway frames, bracings,

and bents.Rigid frame joints - Knees for rectangular frames and
pitched roofs - Knees with curved flanges.Valley joints - Rigid joints in multistorey
buildings. Vierendeel girders, Gantry girders - Loading considerations, Design of
gantry girders.

Course Plan

No Topic No. of
Lectures
1 Bolted Connections(8)
1.1 Classification (Simple, Rigid, Semi rigid); Moment
1
rotation Characteristics - Failure modes of a joint
1.2 Types of bolts - Bearing and High strength bolts- Prying
1
force. Beam to Column connections -
1.3 Design of seat angle - Unstiffened 1.5
1.4 Design of seat angle – Stiffened 1.5
1.5 Web angle & end plate connections, 1
1.6 Beam and column bolted splices. 1
1.7 Design of framed beam connection – continuous beam to
1
beam connection
2 Welded Connections(8)
2.1 Structure and properties of weld metal. Beam to-column
connections-Angle seat, 1.5

2.2 Stiffened beam seat connection, 1.5

2.3 Web angle and end plate connections, 1.5
2.4 Beam and column welded splices. 1.5
2.5 Tubular connections - Parameters of an in plane joint
Welds in tubular joints 1

2.6 Curved weld length at intersection of tubes – SHS and RHS 1

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tubes - design parameters- Weld defects.

3 Design of Light Gauge Structures(8)

3.1 Design of light gauge steel structures: Introduction – Types
1
of cross sections – Materials–
3.2 Local and post buckling of thin elements 1
3.3 Stiffened and multiple stiffened compression elements 2
3.4 Tension members 1
3.5 Beams and deflection of beams 1.5
3.6 Combined stresses and connections 1.5
4 Aluminium structures, Fire resistant structures(8)
4.1 Design of Aluminium Structures: Introduction – Stress-
1
strain relationship – Permissible stresses –
4.2 Tension members and Compression members 1
4.3 Design of Aluminium Beams 1
4.4 Blast loads - impact loads- 1
4.5 Ice-infested loads on structures- 1
4.6 fire loads- 1
4.7 fire-resistant design 1
4.8 Simple problems in Fire loads calculations 1
5 Design of Industrial buildings and Gantry girders(8)
5.1 Design of members subjected to lateral loads and axial
1
loads.
5.2 Swayand non-sway frames, bracings, and bents. 1
5.3 Rigid frame joints - Knees for rectangular frames and
1
pitched roofs - Knees with curved flanges.
5.4 Valley joints - Rigid joints in multistorey buildings -
1
Vierendeel girders.
5.5 Design of gantry girders - Introduction - Loading
1
consideration- Selection of gantry girder.
5.6 Position of moving load for maximum effects, profile of
1
gantry girder, limitation on vertical deflection
5.7 Design of gantry girders 2

Reference Books

1. Gaylord., Design of steel structures, McGraw Hill, New York.

2. Duggal.S.K., Limit state design of steel structures, Tata McH
3. Subrahmanian.N, Design of steel structures, Oxford.
4. Wie-Wen Yu.,Cold-Formed Steel Structures, McGraw Hill Book Company.
5. Hetherington. John and Smith P. D., Blast, and ballistic loading of
structures,
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CIVIL L T P CREDIT
ENGINEERING-CE1
PROJECT PLANNING AND PROGRAM
222ECE002 3 0 0 3
IMPLEMENTATION ELECTIVE 3

Preamble: The course provides different stages of planning in construction.

Knowledge about productivity analysis is also included. Students are introduced
with quality management and cover the details of safety measures used in
construction.

Course Outcomes: After the completion of the course on Project Planning and
Implementation the student will be able to

Describe the different stages of planning, tendering and execution of works

CO 1 in construction industry.

CO 2 Perform work study and analyse the productivity.

Describe concepts of quality management, system requirements and

CO 3 documentation.

Describe the objectives, techniques for testing and analysis and application
CO 4 of tools for improvement of quality.

Explain the fundamentals of safety management systems in construction

CO 5 industry and demonstrate safety management systems in construction
projects.

Mapping of course outcomes with program outcomes

PO 1 PO 2 PO 3 PO 4 PO 5 PO 6 PO 7
CO 1 1
CO 2 1 2 1
CO 3 1
CO 4 1
CO5 1
(1-Weak, 2-Medium, 3- strong)

Assessment Pattern

Bloom’s Category End Semester

Examination
Remember 15
Understand 20
Apply 25
Analyse
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Mark distribution

Total ESE
CIE ESE
Marks Duration

100 40 60 2.5 hours

Continuous Internal Evaluation Pattern:

Preparing a review article based on peer reviewed

original publications (minimum 10 publications shall be referred): 15 marks
Course based task/Seminar/Data collection and interpretation: 15 marks
Test paper, 1 no.: 10 marks
Test paper shall include minimum 80% of the syllabus.

End Semester Examination Pattern:

The end semester examination will be conducted by the respective College.
Therewill be two parts; Part A and Part B. Part A will contain 5 numerical/short
answer questions with 1 question from each module, having 5 marks for each
question(such questions shall be useful in the testing of knowledge, skills,
comprehension, application, analysis, synthesis, evaluation and understanding of
the students).

Students should answer all questions. Part B will contain 7 questions (such
questions shall be useful in the testing of overall achievement and maturity of the
students in a course, through long answer questions relating to the
theoretical/practical knowledge, derivations, problem solving and quantitative
evaluation), with minimum one question from each module of which student
should answer any five. Each question can carry 7 marks.

Note: The marks obtained for the ESE for an elective course shall not exceed 20%
over the average ESE mark % for the core courses. ESE marks awarded to astudent
for each elective course shall be normalized accordingly. For example, if theaverage
end semester mark % for a core course is 40, then the maximum eligiblemark % for
an elective course is 40+20 = 60 %.
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Model Question Paper

QP CODE:

Reg No.:_______________

Name:__________________________ ___

APJ ABDUL KALAM TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY SECOND SEMESTER

M.TECH. DEGREE EXAMINATION, MONTH & YEAR

Course Code:222ECE002

PROJECT PLANNING AND IMPLEMENTATION

Max. Marks: 60 Duration: 2.5 hours

PART A

(Answer ALL questions; each question carries 5 marks)

1. Explain different stages of planning by different agencies?

2. Explain different steps of work study.
3. Discuss basic elements of quality.
4. Discuss ISO standards for quality management.
5. Write notes on measurement of safety.

PART B

(Answer any FIVE questions; each question carries 7 marks)

6. Explain briefly the tendering process.

7. Discuss Motivation, Leadership and Communication.
8. Write notes on quality assurance techniques.
9. Explain how quality control can be done in an organization.
10. Explain different TQM models.
11. Enumerate the different elements for Maintaining Safety in Construction.
12. Explain human factors in construction safety.
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Module 1

Project Planning: Objectives of planning-stages of planning by different agencies –

sanctions-tendering –contracts-execution of works – measurements – disputes-
arbitration

Module 2

Work and Productivity Analysis: Work study - factors influencing productivity -

measurement of productivity – productivity improvement techniques - human
relations - motivation leadership – communication

Module 3

Quality in Construction: Evolution of Quality-inspection, quality control and

quality assurance inprojects-factors affecting quality of construction

Module 4

Quality Management: ISO standards-TQM in Construction - Principles of TQM-

Different TQM models

Module 5

Safety in Construction: Importance of safety-causes of accidents-human factors in

construction safety management-safety in various construction operations-safety
codes-safety committee and inspection-measuring of safety-approaches to improve
safety in construction

Course Plan

No. of
No Topic
Lectures
1 MODULE I (8 hours)
Project Planning:Objectives of planning-stages of planning
1.1 2
by different agencies
1.2 Sanctions required-tendering- contracts 2
1.3 Execution of works-measurements 2
1.4 Disputes-arbitration 2
2 MODULE II ( 10 hours)
Work and Productivity Analysis:Work study steps-
2.1 2
Procedure of work study
2.2 Factors influencing productivity 2
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2.3 2
techniques
2.4 Human relations-motivation 2
2.5 Leadership – communication 2
3 MODULE III (7 hours)
3.1 Quality in Construction:Evolution of Quality 1
3.2 Inspection, quality control in projects 2
3.3 Quality assurance in projects 2
3.4 Factors affecting quality of construction 2

4 MODULE IV (6 hours)
4.1 ISO standards 2
4.2 TQM in construction- Principles of TQM 2
4.3 Different TQM models 2
5 MODULE V (9 hours)
Safety in Construction :Importance of safety-causes of
5.1 2
accidents
5.2 human factors in construction safety management 1
5.3 Safety in various construction operations 2

5.4 Safety codes 1

5.5 Safety committee and inspection-measuring of safety 2
5.6 Approaches to improve safety in construction 1

Reference Books

1. Sengupta and H. Guha (1995), “Construction Management and Planning”,

Tata McGrew Hill Publishing Company Pvt. Ltd. New Delhi.
2. Clarkson Oglesby, Henry Parker (1989), Gregory Howell, “Productivity
improvement inconstruction”, McGraw Hill Book Company.
3. S. Seetharaman, “Construction Engineering and Management”, Umesh
publications.
4. Kumar NeerajJha, “Construction Project Management- Theory and Practice”,
Pearson Education India
5. R.P. Mohanty and R.R. Lakhe, “Total quality management”, Jaico publishing
house
6. K.N.Vaid, “Construction Safety Management”, National Institute of
ConstructionManagement and Research.
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CODE COURSE NAME CATEGORY L T P CREDIT

CONSTRUCTION PROGRAM
222ECE003 3 0 0 3
PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT ELECTIVE 3

Preamble: On completion of this course the students will know various processes in
manpower planning, organizational, welfare measures and various strategic
approaches in construction industry.

Course Outcomes: After the completion of the course on Construction Personal

Management the student will be able to

CO 1 Study the various functions of human resource management such as man

power planning, organizing, staffing, directing and controlling.

CO 2 Describe the organization structure and the recruitment strategies.

CO 3 Explain the team work, intergroup behaviour and conflicts in organization.

CO 4 Study the employee performance management, training and development

processes

CO 5 Describe the various strategic approaches to manage human resources in

construction industry.

Mapping of course outcomes with program outcomes

PO 1 PO 2 PO 3 PO 4 PO 5 PO 6 PO 7

CO 1 1 1

CO 2 1

CO 3 1 1

CO 4 2 1

CO 5 1
(1- Weak, 2-Medium, 3- strong)
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Assessment Pattern
Bloom’s Category End Semester
Examination
Remember 10
Understand 20
Apply 30
Analyse
Evaluate
Create

Mark distribution

Total Marks CIE ESE ESE Duration

100 40 60 2.5 hours

Continuous Internal Evaluation Pattern:

Preparing a review article based on peer reviewed
original publications (minimum 10 publications shall be referred): 15 marks
Course based task/Seminar/Data collection and interpretation: 15 marks
Test paper, 1 no.: 10 marks
Test paper shall include minimum 80% of the syllabus.

End Semester Examination Pattern:

The end semester examination will be conducted by the respective College. There will
be two parts; Part A and Part B. Part A will contain 5 numerical/short answer
questions with 1 question from each module, having 5 marks for each question (such
questions shall be useful in the testing of knowledge, skills, comprehension,
application, analysis, synthesis, evaluation and understanding of the students).
Students should answer all questions. Part B will contain 7 questions (such questions
shall be useful in the testing of overall achievement and maturity of the students in a
course, through long answer questions relating to theoretical/practical knowledge,
derivations, problem solving and quantitative evaluation), with minimum one question
from each module of which student should answer any five. Each question can carry 7
marks. Total duration of the examination will be 150 minutes.
Note: The marks obtained for the ESE for an elective course shall not exceed 20% over
the average ESE mark % for the core courses. ESE marks awarded to a student for
each elective course shall be normalized accordingly. For example, if the average end
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semester mark % for a core course is 40, then the maximum eligible mark % for an
elective course is 40+20 = 60 %.

Model Question Paper

QP CODE:

Reg No.:_______________

Name:__________________________ ___

APJ ABDUL KALAM TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY SECOND SEMESTER

M.TECH. DEGREE EXAMINATION, MONTH & YEAR

Course Code: 222ECE003

CONSTRUCTION PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT

Max. Marks: 60 Duration: 2.5 hours

PART A

(Answer ALL questions; each question carries 5 marks)

1. Explain with a flow chart the process of staffing in an organisation.

2. Recommend the importance of span of control in an organization.
3. Explain the conflicts in a construction organization.
4. Enumerate different performance appraisal methods and assessment.
5. Explain briefly the challenges facing the construction industry in India.

PART B

(Answer any FIVE questions; each question carries 7 marks)

6. As a personnel manager how can you direct and control employees in the
field of construction and explain the functions of a supervisor in an
organisation.
7. What are the different sources of recruitment in an organization? Explain
the recruitment process.
8. Illustrate the role of organisation charts and explain different types of
organization structures in detail.
9. Write detailed note on job description in an organization. Prepare a report
containing the job description and job analysis details of an imaginary
construction organisation.
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10. What is 360 degree performance appraisal? Explain the significance of self
appraisal for an individual in an organisation.
11. Explain in detail the total quality management and its elements.

12. Enumerate the various strategic approaches for managing human

resources in construction industry.

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Syllabus

Module 1: MANPOWER PLANNING

Manpower Planning, Organizing, Staffing, directing, and controlling – Estimation of

Man power requirement – Factors influencing supply and demand of human resources
– Role of HR manager – Personnel Principles.

Module 2: ORGANIZATION

Organization structure – Organization charts – Staffing Plan - Development and

Operation of human resources – Recruitment – Selection strategies – Placement and
Training.

Module 3: HUMAN RELATIONS AND ORGANIZATIONAL BEHAVIOUR

Basic individual psychology – Approaches to job design and job redesign – Self
managing work teams – Intergroup – Conflict in organizations – Leadership-Engineer
as Manager – all aspects of decision making – Significance of human relation and
organizational – Individual in organization – Motivation – Group dynamics, Team
working – Communication for people management.

Module 4: MANAGEMENT AND DEVELOPMENT METHODS

Compensation : Wages and Salary, Employee benefits, Employee appraisal and

assessment – Employee services – Safety and Health Management – Innovative
approach to designing and managing organization – Total Quality Management –
Levels of change in the organizational Development – Requirements of organizational
Development - New methods of training and development – Performance Management.

Module 5: STRATEGIC APPROACHES IN CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY

Introduction: the challenges of managing people in construction-Strategic approaches

to managing human resources in the construction industry-Employee relations-
Employee participation, involvement and empowerment in construction.
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Course Plan

No. of
No Topic
Lectures

1 MANPOWER PLANNING (7)

1 Manpower Planning, Organizing, Staffing, directing, and 2

controlling

1.2 Estimation of Man power requirement 2

1.3 Factors influencing supply and demand of human resources 1

1.4 Role of HR manager 1

1.5 Personnel Principles 1

2 ORGANIZATION (7)

2.1 Organization structure 1

2.2 Organization charts 1

2.3 Staffing Plan 1

2.4 Development and Operation of human resources 1

2.5 Recruitment 1

2.6 Selection strategies 1

2.7 Placement and Training 1

3 HUMAN RELATIONS AND ORGANIZATIONAL BEHAVIOUR (10)

3.1 Basic individual psychology 1

3.2 Approaches to job design and job redesign 1

3.3 Self managing work teams 1

3.4 Intergroup, Conflict in organizations 1

3.5 Leadership, Engineer as Manager, All aspects of decision 2

making

3.6 Significance of human relation and organizational 1

3.7 Individual in organization, Motivation 1

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3.8 Group dynamics, Team working 1

3.9 Communication for people management 1

4 MANAGEMENT AND DEVELOPMENT METHODS (9)

4.1 Compensation: Wages and Salary, Employee benefits, 1

Employee appraisal and assessment

4.2 Employee services 1

4.3 Safety and Health Management 1

4.4 Innovative approach to designing and managing organization 1

4.5 Total Quality Management 1

4.6 Levels of change in the organizational Development 1

4.7 Requirements of organizational Development 1

4.8 New methods of training and development 1

4.9 Performance Management 1

5 STRATEGIC APPROACHES IN CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY (7)

5.1 Introduction: the challenges of managing people in 2

construction

5.2 Strategic approaches to managing human resources in the 2

construction industry

5.3 Employee relations 1

5.4 Employee participation, involvement and empowerment in 2

construction

Reference Books

1. Charles D Pringle, Justin Gooderi Longenecter, Management, CE Merril

Publishing Co.1981.
2. Dwivedi R.S, Human Relations and Organisational Behaviour, Mac millian India
Ltd.,2005.
3. Josy.J. Familaro, Handbook of Human Resources Administration, McGraw-Hill
International Edition, 1987.
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4. Memoria,C.B., Personnel Management, Himalaya Publishing Co., 1997.

5. Carleton Counter II and Jill Justice Coutler, The Complete Standard Handbook
of Construction Personnel Management, Prentice-Hall, Inc., 1989.
6. Martin Loosemore, Andrew Dainty and Helen Lingard, Human resource
management in construction projects- Strategic and operational approaches,
Spon Press, Taylor & Francis Group, 2003.
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SEMESTER II
PROGRAM ELECTIVE IV
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CODE COURSE NAME CATEGORY L T P CREDIT

ADVANCED DESIGN OF PROGRAM
222ECE006 3 0 0 3
FOUNDATION ELECTIVE 4

Preamble: This course exposes the students to the various aspects of foundation
analysis and design. The course covers soil exploration techniques; and, design of
shallow and deep foundations. Design of machine foundation is also included in
the course.

Course Outcomes: The COs shown are only indicative.

After the completion of the course the student will be able to

CO 1 Compute the geotechnical design parameters of foundation

CO 2 Design the shallow foundations
CO 3 Assess the load carrying capacity of the pile and design the pile foundation
CO 4 Identify and design the components of well foundation
CO 5 Design foundation for vibrating machines

Mapping of course outcomes with program outcomes

PO 1 PO 2 PO 3 PO 4 PO 5 PO 6 PO 7
CO 1 2 2
CO 2 2 3 2 1
CO 3 2 3 2 1
CO 4 2 3
CO 5 2 3 2 1
(1- Weak, 2-Medium, 3- strong)
Assessment Pattern

Bloom’s Category End Semester

Examination
Apply 40
Analyse 20
Evaluate -
Create -

Mark distribution

Total ESE
CIE ESE
Marks Duration

100 40 60 2.5 hours

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Continuous Internal Evaluation Pattern:

Micro project/Course based project: 20 marks

Course based task/Seminar/Quiz: 10 marks

Test paper, 1 no.: 10 marks

The project shall be done individually. Group projects not permitted.

Test paper shall include minimum 80% of the syllabus

End Semester Examination Pattern:

The end semester examination will be conducted by the respective College. There
will be two parts; Part A and Part B. Part A will contain 5 numerical/short answer
questions with 1 question from each module, having 5 marks for each question
(such questions shall be useful in the testing of knowledge, skills, comprehension,
application, analysis, synthesis, evaluation and understanding of the students).

Students should answer all questions. Part B will contain 7 questions (such
questions shall be useful in the testing of overall achievement and maturity of the
students in a course, through long answer questions relating to
theoretical/practical knowledge, derivations, problem solving and quantitative
evaluation), with minimum one question from each module of which student
should answer any five. Each question can carry 7 marks. Total duration of the
examination will be 150 minutes.

Note: The marks obtained for the ESE for an elective course shall not exceed 20%
over the average ESE mark % for the core courses. ESE marks awarded to a
student for each elective course shall be normalized accordingly. For example, if the
average end semester mark % for a core course is 40, then the maximum eligible
mark % for an elective course is 40+20 = 60 %.
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Model Question Paper

QP CODE:

Reg No.:_______________

Name:__________________________ ___

APJ ABDUL KALAM TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY SECOND SEMESTER

M.TECH. DEGREE EXAMINATION, MONTH & YEAR

Course Code: 222ECE006

ADVANCED DESIGN OF FOUNDATION

Max. Marks: 60 Duration: 2.5 Hours

PART A
Answer all questions; each question carries 5 marks

1. Write a note on split spoon sampler and scraper bucket sampler.

2. What is the effect of size on the settlement of footings on homogeneous sand
deposits.
3. Discuss the different types of vertical load tests on single pile.
4. A single tube circular well foundation of 3.5 m diameter is installed to a
depth of 7m below the scour level in granular soil. The corrected standard
penetration value (N value) in the bearing stratum is 60. Estimate the
allowable bearing pressure of the well foundation.
5. Give general requirements of machine foundations.

PART B
Answer any five questions; each question carries 7 marks

6. Explain on various geophysical methods employed in the field. Also explain

their uses and limitations.
7. Design a combined footing for two columns with loads 3500kN and
4500kN.The centre to centre distance between columns is 6m.Columns are
having cross sections of 500mmx 500mm.There is a restriction on projection
of footing on both column sides by 0.4m from the face of the column. Take
allowable soil pressure as 200kN/m2.
8. A rectangular footing of dimensions 2.5 m X 3 m in plan is founded at a
depth of 1.5 m below the ground level. The load on the footing acts at an
angle of 15o to the vertical and is eccentric in the direction of the width by
10 cm. The saturated unit weight of soil is 18 kN/m3 . C’=15 kN/m2, Φ’=30o .
Water table is at a depth of 2m below the ground surface. Use IS 6403-1981
recommendations to calculate the net ultimate bearing capacity. For Φ’=30o ,
Nc=30.14, Nq= 18.4, Nγ=22.4
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9. A precast concrete pile of size 45x45 cm is driven into stiff clay. The
unconfined compressive strength of the clay is 200kN/m2.Determine the
length of pile required to carry a safe working load of 400kN with F.S= 2.5
10. A group of 9 piles was driven into soft clay extending from ground level to a
great depth. The diameter and length of piles were 30cm and 10m
respectively. The unconfined compressive strength of clay is 50kPa.If the
piles were placed 90cm centre to centre. Compute the allowable load on the
pile group on the basis of shear failure criterion for F.S of 2.5
11. Explain the components of well foundations and its functions with a neat
sketch. Explain different forces acting on well foundations
12. Write down the design criteria for machine foundation. Also explain the
construction aspects of design of machine foundation.
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Syllabus

Module I

Soil Exploration and testing: Methods of exploration-Boring, Sampling of soils, Bore

log - Standard penetration Test-Field Vane shear Test-Static Cone Penetration Test
- Dynamic Cone penetration tests - Field CBR test - Plate Load Test, Geophysical
Methods, Soil report, Bore hole Log

Classification of Foundations - factors influencing the choice of foundations

Geotechnical design parameters- Bearing capacity – Methods by Terzaghi,

Meyerhoff, Hansen and IS Code - Correlation of bearing capacity from penetration
test data

Module II

Contact pressure distribution beneath rigid and flexible footings on sand and clay –
modulus of subgrade reaction

Settlement of foundations-immediate settlement –consolidation settlement-Total

and differential settlement-causes –permissible settlements

Proportioning of Foundations for equal settlement, loads for design- concepts of

net and gross loads, depth of foundation,

Analysis of shallow foundations in clay and sand - individual and combined

footings, and rafts - floating and partially compensated.

Module III

Pile foundation- Classification of pile foundation - friction piles, end bearing piles,
laterally loaded piles
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Evaluation of vertical stresses in soil – friction piles in clay , end bearing pile in on
rock, piles driven through clay into strong strata

Estimation of pile capacity of individual piles - static formula, dynamic formulae

and IS method – negative skin friction

Field test on piles – vertical load test, pull out test, lateral load test, dynamic load
test, non-destructive tests

Pile groups - Consideration regarding spacing - Efficiency of pile groups –

Structural design of pile and Pile Cap

Design aspects of piled raft foundation for settlement reduction and load transfer

Module IV

Caissons and well foundations – Elements of well foundations

Types of well foundation - open caissons, pneumatic caissons, floating caissons,

well foundations, monoliths

Sinking stresses in well foundation

Design of well cap, well steining, well curb, cutting edge and bottom plug

Module V

Machine Foundations - Types of machines and machine foundation - Basic

principles of design of machine foundation

Vibration Analysis for machine foundation - Elastic half space theory for rigid
footings.

IS Code practice for design of machine foundation for reciprocating and impact type
machines

Course Plan

No Topic No. of
Lectures
1 Module I : Total lecture hours : 8
1.1 Soil exploration and Testing methods 3
1.2 Interpretation of soil report 1
1.2 Classification of foundation, factors influencing choice of
1
foundation
1.4 Bearing capacity by Terzagi, Meyerhoff, Hasen and IS code
2
methods
1.5 Correlation of bearing capacity from penetration data 1
2 Module II : Total lecture hours : 9
2.1 Contact pressure distribution beneath rigid and flexible 1
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footings on sand and clay

2.2 Modulus of subgrade reaction 1
2.3 Settlement of foundations-immediate settlement –
consolidation settlement - total and differential settlement- 1
causes –permissible settlements

2.4 Proportioning of Foundations for equal settlement, loads for

design - concepts of net and gross loads, depth of 2
foundation

2.5 Analysis of shallow foundations in clay and sand –

Individual combined footings and rafts – floating and 4
partially compensated

3 Module III : Total lecture hours : 9

3.1 Classification of pile foundation - friction piles, end bearing
piles, laterally loaded piles 1

3.2 Evaluation of vertical stresses in soil – friction piles in clay,

end bearing pile in on rock, piles driven through clay into 1
strong strata

3.3 Estimation of pile capacity of individual piles - static

formula, dynamic formulae and IS method – negative skin 1
friction

3.4 Field test on piles – vertical load test, pull out test, lateral
load test, dynamic load test, non-destructive tests 2

3.5 Pile groups - Consideration regarding spacing - Efficiency of

1
pile groups
3.6 Structural design of pile and Pile Cap 2
3.7 Design aspects of piled raft foundation for settlement
reduction and load transfer 1

4 Module IV : Total lecture hours : 6

4.1 Introduction to well foundations – Elements of well
foundations 1

4.2 Different types of well foundations 1

4.3 Sinking stresses in wells 1
4.4 Design of well cap, well steining, well curb, cutting edge
3
and bottom plug
5 Module V : Total lecture hours : 8
5.1 Types of machines and machine foundation 1
5.2 Basic principles of design of machine foundation 1
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5.3 Vibration Analysis for machine foundation - Elastic half 2

space theory for rigid footings

5.4 IS Code practice for design of machine foundation for 2

reciprocating machines

5.5 IS Code practice for design of machine foundation for 2

impact type machines

Reference Books

1. Varghese P.C, Foundation Engineering, Prentice Hall India,NewDelhi 2005

2. Swami Saran, Analysis and design of substructures, Oxford and IBH
Publishing Company Pvt. Ltd.
3. Punmia B C, “Soil Mechanics and Foundations”, Laxmi Publications Pvt Ltd,
NewDelhi
4. Joseph E. & Bowles, “Foundation Analysis & Design”, McGraw Hill
5. Kurian N P, “Design of foundation systems”, Narosa Publishing House,
Madras
6. Arora K.R., “Soil Mechanics & Foundation Engineering”, StandardPublishers
Distributors, New Delhi
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CODE COURSE NAME CATEGORY L T P CREDIT

PROGRAM
222ECE007 DESIGN OF BRIDGES 3 0 0 3
ELECTIVE 4

Preamble: This course provides the fundamental aspects of RC bridges. The

students are exposed to the load transfer mechanisms, analysis methodologies and
design principles of bridge structures and its components.

Course Outcomes: After the completion of the course the student will be able to

CO 1 Discuss the classification of bridges, codal provisions for road bridges and
load acting in the bridges
CO 2 Illustrate the methods of bridge deck analysis and methods of lateral load
distribution
CO 3 Design RC Slab bridges and T-Beam bridges for the given loading
CO 4 Design various Substructure elements of the RCC Bridges
CO 5 Design bridge bearings and joints

Mapping of course outcomes with program outcomes

PO 1 PO 2 PO 3 PO 4 PO 5 PO 6 PO 7
CO 1 1 1
CO 2 2 1
CO 3 3 2 1
CO 4 3 2 1
CO 5 3 2 1
(1- Weak, 2-Medium, 3- strong)
Assessment Pattern

End Semester
Bloom’s Category
Examination

Remember 15

Understand 20

Apply 25

Analyse

Mark distribution

Total ESE
CIE ESE
Marks Duration

100 40 60 2.5 hours

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Continuous Internal Evaluation Pattern:

Preparing a review article based on peer reviewed

original publications (minimum 10 publications shall be referred): 15 marks

Course based task/Seminar/Data collection and interpretation: 15 marks

Test paper, 1 no.: 10 marks

Test paper shall include minimum 80% of the syllabus.

End Semester Examination Pattern:

The end semester examination will be conducted by the respective College. There
will be two parts; Part A and Part B. Part A will contain 5 numerical/short answer
questions with 1 question from each module, having 5 marks for each question
(such questions shall be useful in the testing of knowledge, skills, comprehension,
application, analysis, synthesis, evaluation and understanding of the students).

Students should answer all questions. Part B will contain 7 questions (such
questions shall be useful in the testing of overall achievement and maturity of the
students in a course, through long answer questions relating to
theoretical/practical knowledge, derivations, problem solving and quantitative
evaluation), with minimum one question from each module of which student
should answer any five. Each question can carry 7 marks.

Note: The marks obtained for the ESE for an elective course shall not exceed 20%
over the average ESE mark % for the core courses. ESE marks awarded to a
student for each elective course shall be normalized accordingly. For example, if the
average end semester mark % for a core course is 40, then the maximum eligible
mark % for an elective course is 40+20 = 60 %.
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Model Question Paper

QP CODE:

Reg No.:_______________

Name:__________________________ ___

APJ ABDUL KALAM TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY SECOND SEMESTER

M.TECH. DEGREE EXAMINATION, MONTH & YEAR

Course Code: 222ECE007

DESIGN OF BRIDGES

Max. Marks: 60 Duration: 2.5 hours

PART A

(Answer ALL questions; each question carries 5 marks)

1. Describe the different components of a bridge using neat figures

2. Explain the method of grillage analysis of bridge decks.
3. List the steps in designing RCC culverts.
4. Explain briefly the types of bridge foundations.
5. List and explain the types of bridge bearings.

PART B

(Answer any FIVE questions; each question carries 7 marks)

6. Explain the different types of bridges.

7. Explain the different types of loading on a bridge.
8. Explain briefly the method lateral load distribution using Courbon’s Method.
9. Design a solid slab bridge superstructure having a clear span of 8.0 metres
and carriageway of 4.5 metres with 1.2 metres wide footway on either side
for a National Highway. Loading: Single lane of IRC Class AA tracked. Use
M30 Concrete and Fe500 steel.
10. Design a the deck slab and outer girder of a T-Beam bridge with 9 mclear
roadway and having a simply supported span of 12.0 m between centre line
of bearings. The deck may consist of 3 girders spaced at 2 .45 m centres.
Loading-Single lane of Class Awheeled loading. Use M30 Concrete and Fe500
steel.
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11. Design pier cap for a bridge having total width of 9 m. Diameter of the pier
is 2 m. Use single lane of IRC Class AA tracked loading. Use M35 Concrete
and Fe500 steel.
12. Design an elastomeric bearing to suit the following data:
Vertical load (sustained) : 300 kN
Vertical load (dynamic): 35 kN
Horizontal force: 50 kN
Modulus of rigidity of elastomer : 1 MPa

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Syllabus

Module 1

Fundamentals of Bridge Design – Introduction - Bridge components

Classification of bridges –simple culverts –Solid slab bridges - simply supported

beam bridges – Continuous beam bridges – arch bridges – box girder bridges- cable
stayed bridges- suspension bridges

Loads - dead and imposed loads-dynamic effect-wind and seismic forces-

longitudinal and centrifugal forces-hydraulic forces-earth pressure-temperature
effect and secondary stresses – prestressing - General design requirements

Module 2

Bridge Deck Analysis Thin plate theory – grillage analysis – finite element analysis

Method of Lateral load Distribution-Pigeaud’s Method-Effective Width Method-

Courbon’s Method-Hendry Jaegar method

Module 3

Design of Simple RC BridgesDesign of solid slab bridge– Design of Simply

Supported RC T-Beam bridge

Module 4

Bridge substructure

Piers and Pier caps – types - Design

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Abutments – types – loading – seismic effect – design considerations

Introduction to Bridge Foundation – types and design considerations

Module 5

Bridge Bearings – types – Design of elastomeric bearings

Joints – uses and types

Course Plan

No. of
No Topic
Lectures
1 Fundamentals of Bridge Design
1.1 Introduction - Bridge components 1
1.2 Classification of bridges – simple culverts - simply
supported beam bridges – Continuous beam bridges – arch 3
bridges – box culvert – cable stayed - suspension
1.3 Loads - dead and imposed loads -dynamic effect-wind and
seismic forces-longitudinal and centrifugal forces-hydraulic
forces-earth pressure-temperature effect and secondary 3
stresses – prestressing - General design requirements

2 Bridge Deck Analysis and Method of Lateral load Distribution

2.1 Bridge deck analysis - Thin plate theory – grillage analysis –
3
finite element analysis
2.2 Lateral load Distribution -Pigeaud’s Method-Effective Width 3
Method- Courbon’s Method- Hendry Jaegar method
3 Design of Simple RC Bridges
3.1 Design of solid slab bridge 4
3.2 Design of Simply Supported RC T-Beam bridge 5
4 Bridge substructure
4.1 Design of Pier and pier cap 5
4.2 Design of Abutments 5
4.3 Introduction to Bridge Foundation – types and design
considerations 2

5 Bridge Bearings and Joints

5.1 Bridge Bearings – types – Design of elastomeric bearings 4
5.2 Joints – uses and types 2
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Reference Books

1. Krishna Raju, N., Design if Bridges, Oxford and IBH Publishing Company, New
Delhi.

2. Jagadeesh, T. R. and Jayaram, M. A., Design of Bridge Structures, PHI Learning

Private Limited, New Delhi.

3. Obrien, E. J., Keogh, D. L., O’Connor, A. J. and Lehane, B. M., Bridge Deck
Analysis, CRC Press, New York.

4.Rakshit, K. S., Design and Construction of Highway Bridges, New Central Book
Agency, Delhi.

5. Victor, D.J, "Essential of Bridge Engineering", Oxford and IBH Publishing

Company, New Delhi.

6. Swami Saran, "Analysis and Design of Substructures", Oxford and IBH

Publishing Company, New Delhi
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CODE COURSE NAME CATEGORY L T P CREDIT
MAINTENANCE AND
PROGRAM
222ECE008 REHABILITATION OF 3 0 0 3
ELECTIVE 4
STRUCTURES

Preamble: The course provides the basic knowledge about various distress and
damage of structures.The course covers various maintenance , repair, and
strengthening techniques of buildings. Also to study the durability aspects of
buildings, causes and process of failure and rehabilitation methods.This course
helps the students to investigate the cause of deterioration of concretestructures
anddecide about different repair strategies

Course Outcomes: After the completion of the course the student will be able to

CO 1 Identify Various distress and damage of structures.

Explain the cause of deterioration of concrete structures and methods of
CO 2
protection.
CO 3 Establish appropriate maintenance and repair strategy
Explain the various repair materials and repair techniques which enable a
CO 4
structure to perform its designated function
CO 5 Explain the demolition sequence of buildings.

Mapping of course outcomes with program outcomes

PO 1 PO 2 PO 3 PO 4 PO 5 PO 6 PO 7
CO 1 1 1
CO 2 1
CO 3 2
CO 4 1
CO 5 1 1
(1- Weak, 2-Medium, 3- strong)
Assessment Pattern

End Semester
Bloom’s Category
Examination
Apply 25
Analyse 25
Evaluate 10
Create

Mark distribution

Total ESE
CIE ESE
Marks Duration

100 40 60 2.5 hours

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Continuous Internal Evaluation Pattern:

Micro project/Course based project: 20 marks

Course based task/Seminar/Quiz: 10 marks

Test paper, 1 no.: 10 marks

The project shall be done individually. Group projects not permitted.

Test paper shall include minimum 80% of the syllabus

End Semester Examination Pattern:

The end semester examination will be conducted by the respective College.

Therewill be two parts; Part A and Part B. Part A will contain 5 numerical/short
answerquestions with 1 question from each module, having 5 marks for each
question(such questions shall be useful in the testing of knowledge, skills,
comprehension,application, analysis, synthesis, evaluation and understanding of
the students).

Students should answer all questions. Part B will contain 7 questions

(suchquestions shall be useful in the testing of overall achievement and maturity of
thestudents in a course, through long answer questions relating
totheoretical/practical knowledge, derivations, problem solving and
quantitativeevaluation), with minimum one question from each module of which
studentshould answer any five. Each question can carry 7 marks. Total duration of
the examination will be 150 minutes.

Note: The marks obtained for the ESE for an elective course shall not exceed
20%over the average ESE mark % for the core courses. ESE marks awarded to
astudent for each elective course shall be normalized accordingly. For example, if
theaverage end semester mark % for a core course is 40, then the maximum
eligiblemark % for an elective course is 40+20 = 60 %.
Model Question Paper
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Name-------------------
Reg:No-----------------

AAPJ ABDUL KALAM TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY SECOND SEMESTER

M.TECH. DEGREE EXAMINATION,MONTH & YEAR

Course Code: 222ECE008

MAINTENANCE AND REHABILITATION OF STRUCTURES

Time:2.5 hrs Max mark:60

PART A
Answer all questions; each question carries 5 marks

1. What are the needs for Rehabilitation of Structures?

2. Explain Cathodic protection.

3. Explain assessment procedure for evaluating damages in existing structures.

4. Discuss on Resin Mortar as a repair material.

5. Discuss the salient features of building demolition process.

PART B
Answer any five questions; each question carries 7 marks

6. How does concrete get affected by heat? Write in detail about thermal properties
of concrete.

7. Discuss on the mechanism of corrosion in reinforcing steel.

8. Explain the various Facets of maintenance in concrete buildings.

9. Describe the properties and uses of Fibre reinforced concrete.

10. Write a note on special concrete elements used in repair works to attain early
strength.

11. Describe the various underpinning methods and the circumstances with which
it is provided.

12. Describe various strengthening techniques to overcome lower member strength

in distressed structures.

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Module 1

Influence on serviceability and durability, Need for Rehabilitation, quality

assurance for concrete construction as built concrete properties- strength,
permeability, thermal properties and cracking, Effects due to climate, temperature,
chemicals, wear and erosion, frost action, Design and construction errors, Effects
of cover thickness and cracking, concrete subjected to fire, chemical reactions
responsible for the concrete deterioration, process of deterioration in structures
and factors influencing.

Module 2

Corrosion control and concrete protection- Chloride, sulphate and acid attack,
carbonation, Corrosion in steel- various conditions of steel in concrete, Corrosion
mechanism, Concrete surface treatments, Methods of corrosion protection.

Module 3

Maintenance and Repair strategies- Objectives of maintenance, Facets, Factors

influencing, benefits of good maintenance operation, Causes of deterioration in
various materials, testing techniques, Inspection of property and reports,
Maintenance budget estimation, Assessment procedure for evaluating a damaged
structure, Purpose of investigating defects- aspects to be investigated.

Module 4

Materials for repair- Special concrete and mortar, polymer concrete, sulphur
infiltrated concrete, resin mortar, Expansive cement, Concrete chemicals,
Ferrocement- casting techniques, application, Fibre reinforced concrete.

Module 5

Techniques for repair- Rust eliminators and polymer coating for rebars, foamed
concrete, mortar, dry pack, vacuum concrete, pre-packed aggregate, Gunite and
Shotcrete, epoxy injection, stitching, mortar repair for cracks, shoring and
underpinning, Repairs to overcome low member strength, Concrete removal and
preparation for repair, Case studies.

Demolition of Buildings – Planning, Precautions and Protective measures

indemolition Work-Sequence Of Operations.
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No. of
Topic CIVIL ENGINEERING-CE1
Lectures
1 Influence on serviceability and durability
Introduction- Need for Rehabilitation, classification of
buildings and structures, classification of loads acting on a
1.1 structure, quality assurance for concrete construction as 2
built concrete properties- strength, permeability, thermal
properties and cracking
Effects due to climate, temperature, chemicals, wear and
1.2 erosion, frost action, Design and construction errors, 3
Effects of cover thickness and cracking, Effects of fire
Chemical reactions responsible for the concrete
1.3 deterioration, Process of deterioration in structures and 3
factors influencing
2 Corrosion control and concrete protection
Chloride, sulphate and acid attack, carbonation, Corrosion
2.1 in steel- various conditions of steel in concrete, Corrosion 3
mechanism
Concrete surface treatments- liquid surface coatings,
2.2 coatings on concrete to resist salt and water, resisting 3
carbonation, Application of coatings, Corrosion inhibitors
Methods of corrosion protection- coatings to reinforcement,
2.3 2
corrosion resistant steel, cathodic protection
3 Maintenance and Repair strategies
Objectives of maintenance, Facets, Factors influencing,
3.1 2
benefits of good maintenance operation
Causes of deterioration in various materials, testing
3.2 3
techniques
Inspection of property and reports, Maintenance budget
estimation, Assessment procedure for evaluating a
3.3 3
damaged structure, Purpose of investigating defects,
aspects to be investigated
4 Materials for repair
Special concrete and mortar, polymer concrete, sulphur
4.1 3
infiltrated concrete, resin mortar, Expansive cement
Concrete chemicals, special elements for accelerated
4.2 2
strength gain
Ferrocement- casting techniques, application, Fibre
4.3 reinforced concrete- fibres used, factors effecting the 2
properties
5 Techniques for repair
Rust eliminators and polymer coating for rebars during
repair, foamed concrete, mortar, dry pack, vacuum
5.1 concrete, Pre-packed aggregate, Gunite and Shotcrete 3
Epoxy injection, Stitching, Mortar repair for cracks, shoring
and underpinning.
Repairs to overcome low member strength, deflection,
5.2 cracking, chemical disruption, weathering wear, fire, 3
leakage, Concrete removal and preparation for repair
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Demolition of buildings – sequence of operations, protective
5.4 1
measures.

Reference Books

1. Denison Campbell, Allen and Harold Roper, Concrete Structures,

Materials,Maintenance and Repair, Longman Scientific and Technical UK,
1991.
2. M.S. Shetty, Concrete Technology – Theory and Practice,S. Chand and
Company, New Delhi, 1992.
3. R.T. Allen and S.C. Edwards, Repair of Concrete Structures,Blakie and Sons,
UK,1987.
4. R. D. Woodson, Concrete Structures- Protection, Repair and Rehabilitation,
Butterworth-Heinemann, UK, 2009.
5. P. S. Gahlot, S. Sharma, Building Repair and Maintenance Management,
CBS publishers, New Delhi, 2013
6. Forensic Structural Engineering Handbook, Second Edition,Robert T. Ratay
7. Structural Renovation of Buildings: Methods, Details, and Design Examples,
Second Edition - Alexander Newman, P.E., MBA, F.ASCE.
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CODE COURSE NAME CATEGORY L T P CREDIT
PRESTRESSED CONCRETE PROGRAM
222ECE009 3 0 0 3
DESIGN ELECTIVE 4

Permeable: This course provides the basic principles of Prestressed concrete

design of structures. Students are introduced to the engineering aspects of
prestressed concrete design, principles, and losses in prestressed concrete. This
course covers the basic principles, design of flexural, compression, and tension
members as per IS standards. This course also includes design of composite
members.

Course Outcomes: After the completion of the course the student will be able to

CO 1 Describe the basic aspects of prestressed concrete structures

CO 2 Compute the losses of prestressing
CO 3 Analyse and design a prestressed concrete structural members and sections
subjected to axial load and flexure
CO 4 Analyse and design a prestressed concrete structural members subjected to
shear and torsion
CO 5 Design prestressed concrete structural members.
CO 6 Estimate crack width and deflection in prestressed concretemembers.

Mapping of course outcomes with program outcomes

PO 1 PO 2 PO 3 PO 4 PO 5 PO 6 PO 7
CO 1 1 1
CO 2 1 1
CO 3 1 3 2
CO 4 1 1 3 2
CO 5 1 1 3 2
CO 6 1 1 2
(1- Weak, 2-Medium, 3- strong)
Assessment Pattern

End Semester
Bloom’s Category
Examination
Remember 15
Understand 20
Apply 25
Analyse
Evaluate
Mark distribution CIVIL ENGINEERING-CE1

Total ESE
CIE ESE
Marks Duration
100 40 60 2.5 hours

Continuous Internal Evaluation Pattern:

Preparing a review article based on peer reviewed

Original Publication (minimum 10 publications shall be referred) : 15 marks
Course based task/Seminar/Data collection andinterpretation:15 marks
Test Paper 1 No : 10 marks

Test paper shall include minimum 80% of the syllabus

End Semester Examination Pattern:

The end semester examination will be conducted by the respective College. There
will be two parts; Part A and Part B. Part A will contain 5 numerical/short answer
questions with 1 question from each module, having 5 marks for each question
(such questions shall be useful in the testing of knowledge, skills, comprehension,
application, analysis, synthesis, evaluation and understanding of the students).

Students should answer all questions. Part B will contain 7 questions (such
questions shall be useful in the testing of overall achievement and maturity of the
students in a course, through long answer questions relating to
theoretical/practical knowledge, derivations, problem solving and quantitative
evaluation), with minimum one question from each module of which student
should answer any five. Each question can carry 7 marks.

Note: The marks obtained for the ESE for an elective course shall not exceed 20%
over the average ESE mark % for the core courses. ESE marks awarded to a
student for each elective course shall be normalized accordingly. For example, if the
average end semester mark % for a core course is 40, then the maximum eligible
mark % for an elective course is 40+20 = 60 %.
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QP CODE: Name:

Reg. No.:

APJ ABDUL KALAM TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY SECOND SEMESTER

M.TECH. DEGREE EXAMINATION,MONTH & YEAR

Course Code: 222ECE009

PRESTRESSED CONCRETE DESIGN

Max. Marks: 60 Duration: 2.5Hours

Use of relevant codes are permitted

Assume suitable data with justification
Limit the answers to the required points
PARTA
Answer AllQuestions

Each question carries 5marks

1. Discuss the basic assumptions in analysis of prestressed Concrete.

2. Write notes on anchorage reinforcement.
3. List out the methods to achieve continuity in beams.
4. Mention the advantages of composite sections.
5. Mention the difference in the design of prestressed concrete slab from the
prestressed concrete beam.

PART-B

6. A rectangular prestressed beam 150 mm x 300 mm, have an effective span of

10m. The cable with zero eccentricity at the supports and linearly varying to
50 mm at the centre, carries an effective prestressing force of 500kN. Find
the magnitude of concentrated load Q located at the centre of the span if the
load counteracts the bending effects of the prestressing force (neglecting self-
weight of the beam).

7. The support section of prestressed concrete beam, 100mm x 250mm, is

required to support an ultimate shear force of 60kN. The compressive
prestress at the centroidal axis is 5N/mm2. The characteristic cube strength
and characteristic strength of steel in stirrups are 40MPa and 250MPa
respectively. Design suitable reinforcements at the section using the IS:1343
recommendations.

8. A continuous prestressed concrete beam ABC (AB=BC=10m) has an uniform

rectangular section of 100mm x 300mm. The cable carrying an effective
prestresseing force of 360kN is parallel to the axis of the beam and located at
100mm from the soffit.
a. Determine the secondary and resultant moment at the central support
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9. A composite T-girder of span 5m is made up of a pre-tensioned rib, 100mm

wide by 200mm depth, with an in-situ cast slab, 400mm wide 40mm thick.
The rib is prestressed by a straight cable having an eccentricity of 33.33mm
and carrying initial force of, 150kN. The loss of prestress is 15%. Check the
composite T-beam for the limit state of deflection if its supports an imposed
load of 3.2kN/m for (i) unpropped (ii) propped. Assume modulus of elasticity
of 35kN/mm2 for both precast and in situ cast elements.

10. Design a prestressed concrete pipe of internal dia 900mm to withstand the
internal pressure of 0.8Mpa. the max. Permissible compressive stress in
concrete is 18 MPa and no tensile stress is to be permitted. Modular ratio
between steel and concrete is 5.8. adopt 5mm diameter high tensile wires
which can be stressed to 1100MPa.
11. Briefly explain the various steps involved in the design of continuous
prestressed concrete beams.
12. Recall the design procedure for prestressed circular water tank.
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Syllabus

Module 1

Basic Concept of prestressing-Historical overview of prestressing–Advantages and

disadvantages – Materials required – Systems and methods of prestressing–Analysis
of sections – Stress concept – Strength concept – Load balancing concept – Effect of
loading on the tensilestresses in tendons – Effect of tendon profile on deflections –
Factors influencing deflections – Calculation ofdeflections – Short term and long-
term deflections - Losses of prestress – Estimation of crack width.

Module 2

Basic assumptions of flexural design – Permissible stresses in steel and concrete as

per I.S.1343 Code – Different types of sections - Design of sections of Type I and
Type II post-tensioned and pre tensioned beams – Check forflexural capacity based
on I.S. 1343 Code – Influence of Layout of cables in post-tensioned beams –
Location of wiresin pre-tensioned beams – Design for shear based on I.S. 1343
Code.

Module 3

Analysis and design of continuous beams, Methods of achieving continuity, Concept

of linear transformations, concordant cable profile and gap cables, Analysis and
design of cantilever beams

Module 4

Composite Sections – Types – Advantages, Analysis of stresses for composite

sections, applications, Composite beams Analysis and design of Flexural and shear
strength, Partial prestressing - its advantages and applications.
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Role of prestressing in members subjected to Tensile forces and compressive forces
- Design of tension andcompression members – Tanks, pipes and poles – Design of
prestressed concrete slab.

Course Plan

No. of
No Topic
Lectures
1 PRINCIPLES OF PRESTRESSING (8)
1.1 Basic Concept of prestressing, Brief History, Advantages 1
1.2 Types of Prestressing and System ofPrestressing 1
1.3 Analysis of sections 1
1.4 Stress concept, Strength concept, Load balancing concept 2
1.5 Prestressing Devices , Need for High Strength materials 1
1.6 Estimation of deflection and crack width (Briefly) 1
1.7 Losses of Prestress 1

2 DESIGN OF FLEXURAL MEMBERS (8)

2.1 Behaviour of flexural members 1
2.2 Design of sections as per code for pre-tensioned and post-
1
tensioned rectangular beams- Various Codal provisions
2.3 Design for ultimate and serviceability limit states for flexure 2
2.4 Analysis and Design for shear and torsion. 2
2.5 Design of anchorage zone reinforcement (end block) 2

3 DESIGN OF CONTINUOUS AND CANTILEVER BEAMS (8)

3.1 Analysis and design of continuous beams 2
3.2 Methods of achieving continuity 2
3.3 Concept of linear transformations, concordant cable profile and
2
gap cables
3.4 Analysis and design of cantilever beams 2

4 ANALYSIS &DESIGN OF COMPOSITE MEMBERS (8)

4.1 Composite Sections – Types – Advantages 2
4.2 Analysis of stresses for composite sections, applications. 2
4.3 Composite beams Analysis and design of Flexural and shear
2
strength
4.4 Partial prestressing - its advantages and applications. 2

5 DESIGN OF TENSION AND COMPRESSION MEMBERS (8)

5.1 Design of concrete pipes - Circular tanks, poles –Prestressed
3
concrete slabs
5.2 Design of compression members with and without flexure 3
5.3 Its application in the design piles, flag masts and similar
2
structures.
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Reference Books

1. Krishna Raju N., “Prestressed concrete”, 5th Edition, Tata McGraw Hill
Company ,New Delhi, 2012
2. Pandit.G.S. and Gupta.S.P., “Prestressed Concrete”, CBS Publishers and
Distributers Pvt. Ltd, 2012
3. Rajagopalan.N, “Prestressed Concrete”, Narosa Publishing House, 2002.
4. Dayaratnam.P., “Prestressed Concrete Structures”, Oxford and IBH, 2013
5. Lin T.Y. and Ned.H.Burns, “Design of prestressed Concrete Structures”, Third
Edition, Wiley India Pvt. Ltd., New Delhi, 2013.
6. IS 1343:2012, Code of Practice for Prestressed Concrete, Bureau of Indian
Standards, New Delhi, 2012
7. IS 3370- Part 3 (1967) (Reaffirmed – 2008) Indian standard Code of practice for
concrete structures for the storage of liquids, Bureau of Indian Standards, New
Delhi, 2008
8. IS 3370- Part 4 (2008) Indian standard Code of practice for concrete structures
for the storage of liquid- Design tables, Bureau of Indian standards, New Delhi
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SEMESTER II
INTERDISCIPLINARY ELECTIVE
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CODE COURSE NAME CATEGORY L T P CREDIT

MECHANICS OF
INTERDISCIPLINARY
222ECE097 COMPOSITE 3 0 0 3
ELECTIVE
MATERIALS

Preamble: Fibre reinforced plastic composite materials are finding wide range of
applications in the field of aerospace structures, automobile engineering, offshore
structures, maritime structures, ships and civil engineering structures presently
due to its outstanding material capabilities such as High strength, low weight, high
corrosion resistance, high fatigue strength and faster assembly. The everyday
applications of composites in the commercial markets and hence the job
opportunities in this field are drastically increasing nowadays. This course will
equip the students with the specialist knowledge and skills required by the leading
employers in aerospace, marine, automobile, construction and renewable energy
industries to design and develop next generation environmental-friendly and
structural-efficient advanced lightweight composite materials and components.

Course Outcomes: The COs shown are only indicative. For each course, there can
be 4 to 6 COs.

After the completion of the Advanced Composite Structures course the student will
be able to

Identify the properties of fibre and matrix materials used in commercial

CO 1 composites, as well as some common manufacturing techniques.

Explain linear elasticity with emphasis on the difference between layered

CO 2 composite materials and isotropic materials.

Apply constitutive equations of composite materials and understand the

CO 3 mechanical behaviour at micro and macro levels.

CO 4 Predict the failure mode and strength of laminated composite structures.

Apply the ideas developed in the analysis of composites towards using
CO 5
composites in various fields of engineering.

Mapping of course outcomes with program outcomes

PO 1 PO 2 PO 3 PO 4 PO 5 PO 6 PO 7
CO 1 3 3 2
CO 2 3 3 2
CO 3 3 3 2
CO 4 3 3 2
CO 5 3 3 2
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Assessment Pattern

Bloom’s Category End Semester

Examination

Remember 15
Understand 15
Apply 25
Analyse 5
Evaluate -
Create -

Mark distribution

Total CIE ESE ESE

Marks Duration

100 40 60 2.5 hours

Continuous Internal Evaluation Pattern:

Preparing a review article based on peer reviewed original publications (minimum

10 publications shall be referred): 15 marks
Course based task/Seminar/Data collection and interpretation: 15 marks
Test paper, 1 no.: 10 marks
Test paper shall include minimum 70% of the syllabus.

End Semester Examination Pattern:

The end semester examination will be conducted by the respective College. There
will be two parts; Part A and Part B. Part A will contain 5 numerical/short answer
questions with 1 question from each module, having 5 marks for each question
(such questions shall be useful in the testing of knowledge, skills, comprehension,
application, analysis, synthesis, evaluation and understanding of the students).
Students should answer all questions. Part B will contain 7 questions (such
questions shall be useful in the testing of overall achievement and maturity of the
students in a course, through long answer questions relating to
theoretical/practical knowledge, derivations, problem solving and quantitative
evaluation), with minimum one question from each module of which student
should answer any five. Each question can carry 7 marks.

Note: The marks obtained for the ESE for an elective course shall not exceed 20%
over the average ESE mark % for the core courses. ESE marks awarded to a
student for each elective course shall be normalized accordingly. For example, if the
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average end semester mark % for a core course is 40, then the maximum eligible
mark % for an elective course is 40 + 20 = 60 %.

Model Question paper

PART A

Answer all questions.

All Questions carry equal marks

1. How is the mechanical advantage of a composite measured?

2. Write the number of independent elastic constants for three dimensional
anisotropic, orthotropic, transversely isotropic and isotropic materials.
3. What is Classical Lamination Theory? Explain its significance in composite
analysis.
4. The weight fraction of glass in a glass epoxy composite is 0.8. If the specific
gravity of glass and epoxy are 2.5 and 1.2 respectively, find (i) fibre and
matrix volume fractions (ii) density of composite?
5. Explain briefly the progressive failure analysis in a composite laminate.

PART B
Answer any FIVE questions only

6. Briefly explain the Hooke’s law for Anisotropic materials. Derive the
stress-strain relation for a material with three planes of reflection and
one 90◦ rotation symmetry
7. (a) Explain any two methods of manufacturing of composite in detail.
(b) Derive the relations connecting the engineering constants and the
elements of stiffness and compliance matrices for a specially orthotropic
lamina.
8. (a) Calculate the longitudinal modulus and tensile strength of a
unidirectional composite containing 60% by volume of carbon fibres (E1f =
294 GPa and σ1fu = 5.6 Gpa) in a toughened epoxy matrix (Em = 3.6 GPa and
σmu = 105 Gpa). Compare these values with the experimentally determined
values of E1 = 162 GPa and σ1u = 2.94 GPa. What fraction of load is carried
by fibres in the composite?
(b) Explain how to calculate the effective modului of a composite
lamina in terms of its constituent properties.
9. (a) Explain the free edge effects and interlaminar stresses in composite
laminates
(b) Explain how to determine the laminae stresses and strains from the
analysis of a laminate?
10. Calculate the A, B , D matrices for a [0/90°] laminate each layer of which is
of 0.125 mm thickness. The lamina properties are given by E1 = 140 GPa, E2
= 10 GPa, G12 = 5 GPa, υ12 = 0.3
11. (a) Explain the effect of interlaminar stresses in composite laminate in detail
(b) Explain the importance of the sign of shear stress on strength of
composites.
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12. Find the maximum value of S>0 if a stress of σx = 2S, σy = -3S, and τxy = 4S
is applied to a 60° Graphite/epoxy Lamina. Use Tsai-Hill Failure theory.

Given (σ 1 ) ult = 1500 MPa, (σ 1 ) ult = 1500 MPa, (σ 2 ) ult = 40 MPa, (σ 2 ) ult = 246 MPa,
t C t C

(τ 21 ) ult = 68MPa

Syllabus and Course Plan

No. of
No Topic Lecture
s
1 Introduction to Composite Materials (6)
Definition of composites, Objectives, constituents and
1.1 2
Classification of composites.
Basic terminology used in fibre reinforced composite materials-
Lamina, Laminates ,General Characteristics of reinforcement
1.2 and classifications, Characteristics of matrix- Polymer matrix, 2
Thermoplastics and thermosetting resins, Glass transition
temperature , Prepregs
1.3 Structural applications of Composite Materials 1
1.4 Processing of Composites 1
2 Macro mechanical behaviour of a composite lamina (9)
Review of Basic Equations of Mechanics and Materials, Hooke’s
2.1 law for different types of materials- Anisotropic, orthotropic, 2
isotropic, monoclinic and Transversely isotropic materials.
Stress-Strain relations for a Two dimensional unidirectional and
2.2 orthotropic lamina, lamina of arbitrary orientation, 3
Transformations of stress and strain
Relationship of Compliance and stiffness matrix to elastic
2.3 1
constants of a lamina
Strength and Failure theories of Continuous Fibre-reinforced
2.4 orthotropic Lamina- Failure envelopes, Maximum stress/strain 2
criteria, Tsai-Hill and Tsai-Wu criterion.
Hygrothermal stresses and strains in a lamina –unidirectional
2.5 1
and angle lamina
3 Micromechanical Behaviour of a Lamina (6)
3.1 Volume and Mass fractions, density and void content 1
Effective Moduli of a continuous fibre-reinforced lamina –
Models based on mechanics of materials, theory of elasticity and
3.2 2
experimental methods, Mechanics of materials approach to
strength, Numerical Examples
Ultimate Strengths of unidirectional Lamina- longitudinal and
3.3 2
transverse tensile and compressive strengths
3.4 Coefficients of moisture and thermal expansion 1
4 Macro mechanical behaviour of Laminates (10)
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Classical Lamination Theory-Laminae Stress-strain behaviour,

4.1 In-plane forces, stress-strain variation in a laminate, resultant 3
laminate stresses and strains,
Special cases of laminate stiffnesses-symmetric and
4.2 antisymmetric laminates, cross ply and angle ply laminates, 3
quasi-isotropic laminates
4.3 Inplane and flexural modulus of a laminate 1
4.4 Effects of stacking sequence-Laminate code 1
Free-Edge Interlaminar Effects, Hygro-thermal effects and
4.5 2
warpage in a laminate
5 Strength and Design of Laminates (9)
Determination of laminae stresses and strains, numerical
5.1 2
examples
5.2 Laminate strength analysis procedure, Failure envelopes 3
Analysis of laminates after initial failures, Progressive failure
5.3 2
Analysis. Numerical Examples
Composite mechanical design issues-Long-term environmental
5.4 2
effects, impact resistance, fracture resistance, fatigue resistance

Text Books

1. Jones M. Roberts, Mechanics of Composite Materials, Taylor and Francis,1998

2. Reddy, J.N , Mechanics of Laminated Composite Plates: Theory and Analysis,
CRC Press, 2003

Reference Books

1. Calcote, L. R., Analysis of Laminated Composite structures, Van Nostrand,

1969
2. Vinson, J. R. and Chou P, C., Composite materials and their use in
Structures, Applied Science Publishers, Ltd. London, 1975
3. Agarwal, B.D. and Broutman, L. J., Analysis and performance of Fibre
composites. 3rdEdn.
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CODE COURSE NAME CATEGORY L T P CREDIT

PROJECT
INTERDISCIPLINARY
222ECE098 EVALUATION AND 3 0 0 3
ELECTIVE
MANAGEMENT

Preamble: Objective of the course is to enable the students to understand the

management aspects of project idea formulations, feasibility studies and report
preparation, costing of project, project appraisal and project funding.

Course Outcomes: The COs shown are only indicative. For each course, there can
be 4 to 6 COs.

After the completion of the course the student will be able to

CO 1 To develop project ideas

CO 2 To do the feasibility analysis of projects
CO 3 To plan and arrive at Project Costs
CO 4 To carry out project appraisals
CO 5 To identify the various funding sources and select the apt source

Mapping of course outcomes with program outcomes

PO 1 PO 2 PO 3 PO 4 PO 5 PO 6 PO 7
CO 1 2 3 2 2
CO 2 2 2
CO 3 3 2 3
CO 4 2 2 2 2
CO 5 2 2 1

Assessment Pattern

Bloom’s Category End Semester

Examination
Understand 20
Apply 10
Analyse 10
Evaluate 20
Create

Mark distribution

Total CIE ESE ESE

Marks Duration

100 40 60 2.5 hours

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Continuous Internal Evaluation Pattern:

Preparing a review article based on peer reviewed

Original publications (minimum 10 publications shall be referred) : 15 marks

Course based task/Seminar/Data collection and interpretation : 15 marks

Test paper, 1 no. : 10 marks

Test paper shall include minimum 80% of the syllabus.

End Semester Examination Pattern:

The end semester examination will be conducted by the respective College. There
will be two parts; Part A and Part B. Part A will contain 5 numerical/short answer
questions with 1 question from each module, having 5 marks for each question
(such questions shall be useful in the testing of knowledge, skills, comprehension,
application, analysis, synthesis, evaluation and understanding of the students).
Students should answer all questions. Part B will contain 7 questions (such
questions shall be useful in the testing of overall achievement and maturity of the
students in a course, through long answer questions relating to
theoretical/practical knowledge, derivations, problem solving and quantitative
evaluation), with minimum one question from each module of which student
should answer any five. Each question can carry 7 marks. Note: The marks
obtained for the ESE for an elective course shall not exceed 20% over the average
ESE mark % for the core courses. ESE marks awarded to a student for each
elective course shall be normalized accordingly. For example if the average end
semester mark % for a core course is 40, then the maximum eligible mark % for an
elective course is 40+20 = 60 %.
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Model Question Paper

Model Question paper

Course Code & Name:

Project Evaluation and Management
Max. Marks: 60
Duration: 2.5 hours
PART A

(Answer all Questions: Each question carries 5 marks)

1. Discuss the need for project idea generation ?

2. Why feasibility studies are essential?
3. What do you understand by Present value of a single amount?
4. Explain the international practice of Project Appraisal.
5. Discuss the means of Project Financing.

PART B
(Answer any five questions: Each carries 7 marks)

6. Describe the various steps involved in Project Identification.

7. How will you assess the technical feasibility of a project?
8. Explain cash flow and what are the benefits of cash flow statement..
9. Discuss the various methods of Risk Analysis
10. Bluebell Enterprises had invested Rs.2,00,00,000 for the purpose of
replacing some of its machinery components. This renovation is expected to
result in incremental benefits of Rs.5000000 in 1st year, Rs.3000000 in
2nd year and Rs. 4000000 in 3rd year. Calculate the benefit-cost ratio of the
replacement project if the applicable discounting rate is 5%..
11. Discuss the role of various institutions for project financing
12. Discuss the Private Sector Participation on Infrastructure Projects in India
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Syllabus and Corse Plan (For 3 credit courses, the content can be for 40 hrs and
for 2 credit courses, the content can be for 26 hrs. The audit course in third
semester can have content for 30 hours).

No Topic No. of
Lectures
1 Project formulation
1.1 Concepts of Project, Capital Investments 2
1.2 Purpose and need for Project Identification 2
1.3 Methodology for Project Identification 2
1.4 Steps in Project Identification 2
2 Project Feasibility
2.1 Introduction to feasibility Studies, need for feasibility
2
studies
2.2 Components of Feasibility Analysis - Market, Technical,
4
Financial, Economic
2.3 Feasibility Reports and approvals 2
3 Project Costing
3.1 Time Value of Money - Future value of single amount,
Present value of single amount, Future value of an annuity,
3
Present value of an annuity, Simple interest-Compound
interest
3.2 Project Cash Flows 3
3.3 Cost of capital 2
4 Project Appraisal
4.1 Investment Criteria- Discounting criteria-Net present value
(NPV), Benefit cost ratio(BCR), internal rate of return(IRR)-
4
Non-Discounting criteria - Pay Back Period, Accounting
rate of return(ARR
4.2 Indian and International Practice of Appraisal 2
4.3 Methods of Analysis of Risk 2
5 Project Financing
5.1 Project Financing – Means of Finance 2
5.2 Financial Institutions, schemes 3
5.3 Private sector participation in Infrastructure Development
2
Projects - BOT, BOLT, BOOT
5.4 Technology Transfer and Foreign Collaboration 1

Reference Books

1 Project Planning Analysis selection financing Implementation and

Review- Tata Mc Graw Hill Publication, 7th edition 2010, Prasana
Chandra
2 United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) Manual for
the preparation of Industrial Feasibility Studies, (IDSI Reproduction),
Bombay, 2007.
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3 A Systems Approach to Planning, Scheduling, and Controlling Project

Management Harold Kerzner (2013), Wiley India, New Delhi
4 Project planning scheduling & control, James P.Lawis, Meo Publishing
Company 2001
5 Project planning analysis selection implementation & review Prasanna
Chandra, ISBNO-07-462049-5 2002.