Semester wise Course Breakdown
Year I, Semester I
Course Course Title Type Credit
Code
MSTR500 Dynamics of Structures Core 3
MSTR501 Advanced Structural Analysis Core 3
MSTR502 Theories of Elasticity and Plasticity Core 3
MSTR503 Seismic Hazard Analysis Core 3
Elective I Elective 3
Total Credit Hours 15
Year I, Semester II
Course Course Title Type Credit
Code
MSTR504 Seismic Resistant Design of Core 3
Structures
MSTR505 Advanced Structural Design of Core 3
Concrete Structures
MSTR506 Lab Tests on Concrete/Structures Core 3
MSTR507 Geotechnical Earthquake Core 3
Engineering
Elective II Elective 3
Total Credit Hours 15
Year II, Semester I
Course Course Title Type Credit
Code
MSTR508 Advanced Structural Design of Steel Core 3
Structure
Elective III Elective 3
Elective III Elective 3
Elective III Elective 3
MSTR510 Project Core 3
Total Credit Hours 15
Year II, Semester II
Course Course Title Type Credit
Code
MSTR511 Research Thesis Core 15
Total Credit Hours 15
Elective Courses
Students are allowed to take electives in semesters I, II and III
They will select one of the following in first two semesters and
three in the third semester.
Elective I
Course Course Title Type Credit
Code
MSTR512 Computer Aided Design and Lab Elective 3
Works
MSTR513 Earthquake Disaster Management Elective 3
MSTR514 Design of Bridge Structures Elective 3
Elective II
Course Course Title Type Credit
Code
MSTR515 Finite Element Method Elective 3
MSTR516 Elements of Non-linear Structures Elective 3
MSTR517 Elements of Masonry Structures Elective 3
Elective III
Course Course Title Type Credit
Code
MSTR518 Advanced Foundation Engineering Elective 3
MSTR519 Advanced Design of Hydraulic Elective 3
Structures
MSTR520 Advanced Soil Mechanics and Elective 3
Ground Exploration
Students will write a thesis in the fourth semester. However, the thesis
work must start from the beginning of third semester, which is in the
form of Project.
Detailed Description of Course
1. (MSTR500) Dynamics of Structures: Core
Sources of vibration, Equation of Motion, Concept of Dynamic DOF
and Constraints, Principle of vibration analysis, Responses of SDOF
system to initial conditions, harmonic loading, impulse and step
loading, Dynamic Amplification Factor, Numerical integration,
Problems related to structural dynamics, Multi degree of freedom
(MDOF) system, Dynamic analysis for MDOF system, Continuous
system, Introduction to nonlinear dynamic analysis, Fundamental of
dynamics, Free and force vibration analysis, Direct integration method
for dynamic response
2. (MSTR501) Advanced Structural Analysis: Core
Review of fundamental concepts, Energy concepts in structures and
transformation of information, Hyper-static and mobile structures,
Flexibility and stiffness method, Direct stiffness method, Matrix
displacement methods, Solution of linear system of equation,
Introduction to finite element methods, Sub-structuring techniques and
elastic supports, Non-linear solution techniques, Stability analysis
3. (MSTR502) Theories of Elasticity and Plasticity: Core
Elasticity, Basic equations of theory of elasticity, Analysis of stress
and strain, Two dimensional problems in Cartesian coordinates, Two
dimensional problems in polar coordinates, Formulation and solution
of Elasticity problem, Introduction to plasticity, Yield and Failure
criteria, Plastic behavior under plane stress conditions, Stress strain
relationship for perfectly plastic materials, implementation in concrete.
4. (MSTR503) Seismic Hazard Analysis: Core
Seismic hazard, Types of seismic hazard, Vulnerability, Vulnerability
assessment, Seismology and earthquakes, Strong ground motion,
Seismic hazard analysis, Seismic evaluation, Risk assessment of
existing structures, Retrofitting technique, Hazard versus Risk,
Seismic risk management, Risk mitigation.
5. (MSTR504) Seismic Resistant Design of Structures: Core
Seismological background, Behavior of buildings and structures during
past earthquakes and lessons learnt, Goals of earthquake resistant
design, Combination of gravity and seismic action, multimodal and
multi directional response, spectral analysis, Earthquake resistant
measures at planning stage, Geotechnical consideration, architectural
consideration, irregularities, EQ resistant measures in sloping roof,
foundations, general ductility requirements, behavior of concrete and
steel confined concrete, Response spectrum analysis, Analysis of
shear walls, Non-linear analysis of structures, Strong column weak
beam, Capacity based design
6. (MSTR505) Advanced Structural Design of Concrete
Structures: Core
Review of WSM and LSD, Inelastic behavior and ultimate load
analysis, Design of special R.C. elements; Design of flat slabs
Bunkers and silos, Stack-like structures (Chimneys), Elevated water
tanks, Shells, Grid, corbels, hyperbolic structures.
7. (MSTR506) Lab Tests on Concrete/Structures: Core
Destructives tests: Compressive test of concrete cubes, RC slab
testing, Flexure test, Pull out test of concrete. Non- destructive tests:
Ultrasonic test, Schmidt hammer test, Rebar detection test
8. (MSTR507) Geotechnical Earthquake Engineering: Core
Engineering Seismology, Strong ground motion, Soil dynamics, Site
specific response spectra, site response analysis, Soil structure
interaction, Slope stability, Liquefaction, Seismic analysis of retaining
structure
9. (MSTR508) Advanced Structural Design of Steel Structures:
Core
Design of trussed girder bridges and bearing, Cold-formed light
gauges steel sections, Multistory steel buildings, Cold-formed light
gauges steel sections, Plastic analysis, Plastic analysis and design of
portal frames, Limits states in steel design, Concrete-steel composite
sections, Design of composite beams, Design of encased steel
columns, trussed towers.
10. (ITPG533) Research Methodology: Elective
11. (MSTR510) Project: Core
12. (MSTR511) Research Thesis: Core
13. (MSTR512) Computer Aided Design and Lab Works: Elective
Introduction computer systems and facilities, Programming language,
Computer graphics, Structural analysis, Design and optimization,
Expert system, Data acquisition system
14. (MSTR513) Earthquake Disaster Management: Elective
General meaning and definition of disaster related terminology, Types,
characteristics, and sources of disasters, Concept of disaster cycles
(pre, during, and post), Level of disaster and process of declaration,
Earthquake as a Disaster, Socio-economic vulnerability, Framework
for Earthquake risk management, Disaster management in Nepal,
Roles of stake-holders, National policy, Response and recovery,
Approaches of disaster management, Disaster and Risk
15. (MSTR514) Design of Bridge Structures: Elective
Introduction to bridge structures, Site selection and bridge type
selection, Fundamentals for design and analysis of bridges, Bridge
loading and responses, Method of lateral load distribution in bridge
deck, Design of reinforced concrete bridges, Design of composite and
steel bridges, Bridge bearing and expansion joint, Design of bridge
substructure, Bridge construction methods, Evaluation of existing
bridges, Construction and maintenance of bridge
16. (MSTR515) Introduction to Finite Element Methods: Elective
Introduction to FEM, Discretization of the domain, Variational
principles, Ritz techniques, Displacement based finite element
method, Iso-parametric elements, Finite element analysis of plate and
shell elements, Axi-symmetric stress analysis, Buckling and dynamic
analysis, Smaller and general purpose programs, Nonlinear structural
analysis, Dynamic problems, Pre and post processing, Application of
FEM in civil engineering problems
17. (MSTR516) Elements of Non-linear Structures: Elective
Introduction to nonlinear analysis, Types and sources of nonlinearities,
Vibration theory and analysis of flexural members, Nonlinear analysis
of columns, Nonlinear analysis of trusses, Nonlinear analysis of
frames, Nonlinear static analysis of plates, Nonlinear vibration and
instability, Nonlinear solution procedures
18. (MSTR517) Elements of Masonry Structures: Elective
History, types and trends of development of masonry structure,
Materials and their properties for masonry structure, Strength and
deformation of masonry, Reinforced masonry, Structural system of
masonry constructions, Composite masonry structure, Behavior or
structural properties of masonry members, Masonry structure analysis
and design, Masonry arches, Specific problems of engineering and
bridging masonry structure
19. (MSTR518) Advanced Foundation Engineering: Elective
Classification of foundation, Shallow foundations in clay, Flexible
analysis of shallow foundations by the theory of sub grade reaction,
Deep foundations, Earth retaining structures, Seismic analysis of
retaining structures, Bearing Capacity on Slopes, Settlement Analysis
of Foundations in Sand and Clay, Settlement of Piles; Pile
foundations-vertical and lateral loads; Negative skin friction of piles;
Uplift capacity of piles and anchors; Foundations on expansive soils.
20. (MSTR519) Advanced Design of Hydraulic Structures:
Elective
Design procedure for irrigation channels, Irrigation outlets, Canal
masonry works, Principles of design, Use of flow net, Khosla’s
theory, Regulation works, Falls, Distributory head regulators, Cross
regulators, Cross drainage works, Canal head works, Earth dams,
Seismic design of Gravity dams, Spillways and energy dissipators,
Escapes, Trench weirs, Supply channel and head regulator
21. (MSTR520) Advanced Soil Mechanics and Ground
Exploration: Elective
Static and Dynamics strength characteristic of soil, pore pressure,
Sensitivity of clay, Shear strength test, Estimate of soil dynamic
properties, Boring methods, samplers and sampling methods,
Borehole stabilization, Insitu tests
Text books shall be prescribed as per the faculties’ opinion.
