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UNDER GRADUATE PROGRAMME

(Bachelor of Technology)

IN

CIVIL ENGINEERING

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B. TECH. IST SEMESTER

Course No. Course title L T P C

CIL100 Engineering Mechanics 3 1 0 4

B. TECH. 2ND SEMESTER

Course No. Course title L T P C

CIP100 Engineering Drawing 1 0 6 4

[Link].3rd SEMESTER (CIVIL)

Course No. Course title L T P C

CVT201 Structural Analysis- I 2 2 0 4

CVL201 Structural Analysis Lab- I 0 0 2 1
CVT202 Fluid Mechanics 2 1 0 3
CVL202 Fluid Mechanics Lab-I 0 0 2 1
CVT203 Surveying-I 2 1 0 3
fCVL203 Surveying Lab-I 0 0 4 2
MAT201 Mathematics-I 3 1 0 4
CVT204 Building Materials and Construction 3 1 0 4
HST202 Basics of Industrial Economics and Management 2 1 0 3
Total Lecture Hours and Credits 27 25
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[Link]. 4th SEMESTER (CIVIL)

Course No. Course title L T P C Remarks

*
CVT250 Structural Analysis- II 2 1 0 3 Two weeks
CVT251 Fluid Flow in Pipes and Channels 2 1 0 3 survey camp
immediately
CVL251 Fluid Mechanics Lab-II 0 0 2 1
after exam.
CVT252 Surveying-II 2 1 0 3 of 4th
CVL252 Surveying Lab-II 0 0 2 1 semester
CVL255 Surveying Camp *
0 0 4 2 (July)
CVT253 Engineering Geology 2 1 0 3
CVL253 Geology Lab. 0 0 2 1
CVT254 Civil Engineering Drawing 3 1 0 4
MAT256 Mathematics-II 3 1 0 4
Total Lecture Hours and Credits 27 25
COURSES OFFERED TO OTHERS DEPARTMENTS (ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING)
CVT256 Hydraulics and Hydraulic Machines 2 1 0 3
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BTECH. 5th- SEMESTER (Civil)

Course No. Course title L T P C

CVT301 Design of Structures-I 2 2 0 4

CVL301 Concrete Laboratory 0 0 2 1
CVT302 Highway Engineering and PMS 3 1 0 4
CVL302 Highway Laboratory 0 0 2 1
CVT303 Geotechnical Engineering-I 2 2 0 4
CVL303 Geotechnical Laboratory-I 0 0 2 1
CVT304 Water Resources Engineering 2 2 0 4
CVT305 Structural Analysis-III 2 1 0 3
Elective Courses
Architecture and Town Planning
CVT307 Concrete Technology 2 1 0 3
Engineering Seismology
Total Lecture Hours and Credits 28 25

[Link]. 6th SEMESTER (Civil)

Course No. Course title L T P C

CVT350 Design of Structures-II 2 2 0 4

CVL350 Structural Engineering Lab.-II 0 0 2 1
CVT351 Traffic Engineering and Road Facilities 2 2 0 4
CVL351 Traffic Engineering Laboratory 0 0 2 1
CVT352 Geotechnical Engineering-II 2 2 0 4
CVL352 Geotechnical Laboratory-II 0 0 2 1
CVT353 Irrigation and Hydraulic Structures 2 1 0 3
CVT1453 Industrial Training &Presentation 0 0 0 1
Elective Courses
Water Shed Management
CVT354
Numerical Methods in Civil Engineering 2 1 0 3
MAT050 Operations Research
Computer Aided Design
CVT355 Disaster Management 2 1 0 3
Applied Hydrology
Total Lecture Hours and Credits 27 25
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[Link]. 7th SEMESTER (Civil)

Course No. Course title L T P C

CVT401 Environmental Engineering-I 2 1 0 3

CVL401 Water Quality Lab 0 0 2 1
CVT402 Structural Dynamics 3 1 0 4
CVT403 Construction Technology & Management 2 1 0 3
CVT404 Design of Structures-III 2 2 0 4
CVT405 Quantity Surveying and Cost Evaluation 2 1 0 3
CVS405 Seminar 0 2 0 2
CVP406 Project Pre-Work 0 0 4 2
Elective courses
Railway and Airport Engineering
CVT406 Fluvial Hydraulics 2 1 0 3
Advanced Geotechnical Engineering
Total Lecture Hours and Credits 28 25

B TECH. 8th SEMESTER (Civil):

Course No. Course title L T P C

CVT450 Hydropower Engineering 2 2 0 4

CVT451 Bridge Design 3 1 0 4
CVP452 Project* 0 5 10 10
ELECTIVE COURSES
Rock Mechanics and Tunneling Technology
CVT454 Transportation Planning and Economics 2 1 0 3
Advanced Structural Analysis
Ground Improvement Techniques
CVT455 Earthquake Resistant Design 3 1 0 4
Environmental Engineering-II
Total Lecture Hours and Credits 30 25
*The evaluation will be done as per statutes.
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Subject: Engg. Drawing Syllabus for [Link].-1st Year

Total Course Credit: 4
(Code: CIP: 100) Common for all branches
Continuous Internal End semester
Mid-Term Examination L T P
Assessment examination
30 Marks 10 Marks 60 Marks 2 0 2

Course Objective: To inculcate the ability to translate geometric and topological information of common
engineering object (two/three dimensional) into engineering drawing using standard graphical
techniques.
Course Outcomes:
CO1: Comprehend general projection theory, with an emphasis on the use of orthographic projection to
represent three-dimensional objects in two-dimensional views.
CO2: Apply auxiliary or sectional views to most practically represent engineered parts.
CO3: Understand the intersection, development of surface of body and fasteners.
CO4: To interpret Orthographic, Isometric and Perspective views of objects.

S. No. Contents Contact

Hours
01. Types of projections, concept of solid as 3‐dimensional object, lines and planes, 24
first and third angle practices. Projections of simple geometrical solids, placed in
simple positions with single rotation of the face, edge or axis of solid with respect
to one of the principal planes of projection.
02. Section of simple geometrical solids, types of sectional planes, true shape of 12
sections
03. Intersection of surfaces, simple case of intersection of two prisms, two cylinders, 12
and cone and a cylinder
Development of surfaces of simple sectional solids and intersecting solids
04. Isometric projections of given orthographic projections. Orthographic projections 12
of simple blocks

Text book:
1. Bhatt N.D. and Panchal V.M., “Engineering Drawing”, Charotar Publishing House, 50th Edition,
2010.
References:
1. Gopalakrishna K. R., “Engineering Drawing” (Vol. I&II combined), Subhas Stores, Bangalore,
2007.
2. Shah M. B., and Rana B. C., “Engineering Drawing”, Pearson, 2nd Edition, 2009.
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3. Luzzader, Warren. J. and Duff, J. M., “Fundamentals of Engineering Drawing with an

introduction to Interactive Computer Graphics for Design and Production, Eastern Economy
Edition, Prentice Hall of India Pvt. Ltd, New Delhi, 2005.
4. Venugopal K. and Prabhu R. V., “Engineering Graphics”, New Age International (P) Limited,
2008.
5. Natrajan K.V., “A text book of Engineering Graphics”, Dhanalakshmi Publishers, Chennai,
2009.
6. Basant A. and Agarwal C. M., “Engineering Drawing”, Tata McGraw Hill Publishing Company
Limited, New Delhi, 2008.
7. Gowri S., and Jeyapoovan T., “Engineering Graphics” Vikas Publishing House ( P) Limited,
2011.
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Engineering Mechanics”
Contact Hours – 42 Total Course Credit: 4
(Code: CIL‐ 100)
Mid-Term Class Assessment End-Term L T P
30 Marks 10 Marks 60 Marks 3 1 0

Course Objective:
To establish an understanding of the techniques needed to solve general engineering mechanics
problems.
Course Outcomes:
CO1: Determine the resultants in planer force systems. Identify and quantify all forces associated with a
static framework.
CO2: Calculate the center of gravity, center of mass, and centroid for simple and composite volumes.
Determine moment of area of plane sections. To determine the forces in members of a plane truss.
CO3: Determine the resultants in planer force systems using energy principles.
CO4: Understand the fundamental concepts of stress and strain and the relationship between both
through the strain-stress equations in order to solve problems for simple tri-dimensional elastic solids
CO5: Solve problems in kinematic and dynamic systems

S. No. Contents Contact

Hours
01. Statics: Fundamental concepts and laws of mechanics. Equilibrium of bodies: Free- 12
body diagrams, conditions of equilibrium, torque due to a force, statical
determinacy. Force systems: principle of moments, resultant of forces, couple
systems, equilibrium of rigid bodies, Support reactions.
02. Properties of plane surfaces: First moment of area, centroid, second moment of 5
area etc.
03. Plane trusses: Forces in members of a truss by method of joints and method of 6
sections.
04. Friction: General concept of friction. Static and Dynamic Friction. 4
05. Virtual Work: Principle of virtual work, calculation of virtual displacement and 4
virtual work.
06. Dynamics of Rigid Bodies: Newton’s Laws, D’Alembert’s Principle, Energy 5
Principles.
07. Concept of stress and strain: Conditions of equilibrium, compatibility and stress 6
strain relations. Stress‐strain diagrams, Hooke’s law, Modulus of elasticity (E),
Lateral strains, Poisson’s ratio, Multi‐axial stress system, Volumetric strain, Bulk
modulus (K), Shear stress concept, Modulus of rigidity (G). Relation between E, G
and K.

Textbook:
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1. Hibbeler, R.C., “Mechanics of Materials”, 6th SI edition, Prentice Hall.

2. Hibbeler, R.C., Engineering Mechanics: Statics and Dynamics, Prentice Hall (2012).
References:
1. Beer, P.F. and Johnston (Jr.) E.R. “Mechanics of Materials”, S.I. Version, Tata McGraw Hill,
India, 2001.
1. Beer, Johnston, Clausen and Staab, Vector Mechanics for Engineers, Dynamics, McGraw-Hill
Higher Education (2003)
2. Timoshenko and Young, Engineering Mechanics, Tata McGraw Hill Education Private Limited
(2000).
3. Shames, I. H. Engineering Mechanics: Dynamics, Pearson Education India (2002).
4. Popov, E.P., Engineering Mechanics of Solids, Prentice-Hall, 1999.
5. Gere J.M. and Goodno, B. J., Strength of Materials, Cengage Learning.
6. Craig, R.R., “Mechanics of Materials”, 2nd edition, John Wiley and Sons.
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[Link].3RD SEMESTER (CIVIL)

Course No. Course title L T P C

CVT201 Structural Analysis- I 2 2 0 4

CVL201 Structural Analysis Lab- I 0 0 2 1
CVT202 Fluid Mechanics 2 1 0 3
CVL202 Fluid Mechanics Lab-I 0 0 2 1
CVT203 Surveying-I 2 1 0 3
CVL203 Surveying Lab-I 0 0 4 2
MAT201 Mathematics-I 3 1 0 4
CVT204 Building Materials and Construction 3 1 0 4
HST202 Basics of Industrial Economics and Management 2 1 0 3
Total Lecture Hours and Credits 27 25
COURSES OFFERED TO OTHERS DEPARTMENTS (METALLURGY)
CVT205 Geology & Mineralogy 2 2 0 4
CVL205 Geology & Mineralogy Lab. 0 0 2 1
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Structural Analysis - I
Contact Hours = 42 Total Course Credit: 4
(Code: CVT201)
Mid-Term Class Assessment End-Term L T P
30 Marks 10 Marks 60 Marks 3 1 0

Course Objective: The objective of this course is elaborate on the knowledge of engineering mechanics
(statics) and to teach the students the purpose of studying strength of materials with respect to civil
engineering design and analysis. The course introduces the students to the concepts of engineering
mechanics of materials and the behavior of the materials and structures under applied loads.
Course Outcomes:
CO1: Understand the concepts of stress and strain, principal stresses and principal planes.
CO2: Determine Shear force and bending moment in beams and understand concept of theory of simple
bending.
CO3: Calculate the deflection of beams by different methods and selection of method for determining
slope or deflection
CO4: Apply basic equation of torsion in design of circular shafts and helical springs
CO5: To understand the buckling behavior of columns subjected to axial loads.

S. No. Contents Contact

Hours
01. Review of Basic Concepts of Stress and Strain: Hooke’s law; Poisson’s ratio; 10
Stress-strain diagram of ductile and brittle materials; Elastic limit; Modulus of
elasticity; Bulk Modulus:
Beam Statics: Support reactions, concepts of redundancy, axial force, shear force
and bending moment diagrams for concentrated, uniformly distributed, linearly
varying load, concentrated moments in simply supported beams, cantilever and
overhanging beams
02. Symmetric Beam Bending: Simple theory of bending, Bending and shear stress 6
for regular sections, shear centre
03. Two Dimensional Stress Problems: Principal stresses, maximum shear stresses, 6
Mohr’s circle of stresses, construction of Mohr’s circle, applications.
04. Deflection of statically determinate beams: Slope and deflection of beams by 8
integration, area-moment and conjugate beam methods
05. Introduction to thin cylindrical & spherical shells: Hoop stress and meridonial - 7
stress and volumetric changes.
Torsion: Pure torsion, torsion of circular solid shaft and hollow shafts, torsional
equation, torsional rigidity, closed coil helical; springs
06. Columns: Fundamentals, column buckling theory, Euler’s load for columns with 5
different end conditions, limitations of Euler’s theory – problems, eccentric load.
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07. Software Applications: Introduction to ETABS. Analysis of statically

determinate beams using ETABS.

Textbooks:
1. Beer, P.F. and Johnston (Jr.) E.R. “Mechanics of Materials”, S.I. Version, Tata McGraw Hill,
India, 2001.
3. Hibbeler, R.C., “Mechanics of Materials”, 6th SI edition, Prentice Hall.
4. Junnarkar.S.B. and Shah.H.J, “Mechanics of Structures”, Vol I, Charotar Publishing House, New
Delhi 2016.
5. Gambhir. M.L., "Fundamentals of Solid Mechanics", PHI Learning Private Limited., New Delhi,
2009.
References:
7. Popov, E.P., Engineering Mechanics of Solids, Prentice-Hall, 1999.
8. Gere J.M. and Goodno, B. J., Strength of Materials, Cengage Learning.
9. Craig, R.R., “Mechanics of Materials”, 2nd edition, John Wiley and Sons.
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Course Title: Structural Engg. Syllabus for [Link]. 3rd

Total Course Credit: 1
Lab. ‐I (Code: CVL‐ 201) Semester (Civil Engg)
Internal Examination External Examination L T P
50 Marks 50 Marks 0 0 2

CO1 To understand the behavior of structural members/elements under loading.

CO2 To understand the properties of structural members so that one can judge at a glance safety
and usage of a given structure.
CO3 To determine crippling load of columns with different end conditions.

CO4 To measure the ultimate shear strength.

S No Name of experiment Objective

1 Tensile Test of Steel To determine yield strength, ultimate tensile strength,
percentage elongation and modulus of elasticity (Plot, stress
strain curve).
2 Tensile and Compressive i. Parallel to grains
strength of Timber ii. Perpendicular to grains.
3 Shear test of steel/timber To measure ultimate shear strength. Shear modulus. Plot
shear stress strain Curve.
4 Torsion test of steel To measure angle of twist. Ultimate Torsional strength stress
strain Curve.
5 Buckling load of columns To determine crippling load of columns with different end
various end conditions. conditions and compare
theoretical values.
6 Verification of Maxwell’s To verify the Principle of Maxwell’s theorem
Theorem.
7 Testing of Bricks and Stones as
per IS Specifications.
8 Verification of horizontal thrust To evaluate experimentally horizontal thrust in a three
in a three hinged arch hinged arch and draw influence line diagram for the
horizontal thrust
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Course Title: Fluid Mechanics -I Syllabus for [Link]. 3rd

Total Course Credit: 3
(Code: CVT202) Semester (Civil Engineering)
Class Assessment
End Term
Midterm Examination (Assignments, interaction, L T P
Examination
tutorials, viva etc.)
30 Marks 10 Marks 60 Marks 2 1 0

Course Objective: To develop the understanding of basic principles of mechanics of fluids at rest and
in motion and their applications in solving the real engineering problems.
Course Outcomes:
CO1: To develop an understanding of various fluid properties and be able to perform calculations leading
to determination of fluid properties.
CO2: To be able to analyse and perform computations on problems related to pressure intensity, centre
of pressure, pressure on plane and curved surfaces, manometry and stability of immersed and
floating bodies;
CO3: To be able to understand various aspects of fluid kinematics- various types of flows, continuity
equation.
CO4: To be able to analyse problems involving the application of equations of motion viz., Euler's
equation, Bernoulli's equation, momentum equation, etc. which may also include flow
measurement devices.
CO5: To develop an understanding of Dimensional analysis and concepts of boundary layer theory.
Contact
S. No. Course Contents
Hours
01. INTRODUCTION: 03
Physical properties of fluids viz, mass density, viscosity, compressibility, vapour
pressure, surface tension, capillarity, etc. Ideal Fluids and Real Fluids; Newtonian
and Non‐Newtonian Fluids.
02. FLUID STATICS: 05
Pressure Intensity, Pascal's law; Pressure‐ density‐ height relationships, manometers;
pressure on plane and curved surfaces, centre of pressure; Buoyancy, Stability of
immersed and floating bodies.
03. KINEMATICS OF FLUID FLOW: 06
Steady and unsteady, uniform and non-uniform, laminar and turbulent flows; one,
two and three dimensional flows; Streamlines, and pathlines; Continuity equation;
Rotation and Elementary explanation of stream function and velocity Graphical and
Experimental methods of drawing flow nets.
04. DYNAMICS OF FLUID FLOW: 10
Euler's equation of motion along a streamline and its integration to yield
Bernoulli's equation; Flow measurement, flow through orificemeter, Venturimeter,
orifices, mouth pieces, pitot and Prandtl tubes, sluice gates under free and
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submerged conditions, Various types of Notches and weirs under free and submerged
flow conditions, Aeration of nape.

05. MOMEMTUM EQUATION: 04

Momentum equation and its application to stationary and moving vanes, pipe bends

06. DIMENSIONAL ANALYSIS AND HYDRAULIC SIMILITUDE: 04

Dimensional analysis, Buckingham's theorem, Important dimension less numbers
and their significance, Geometric, Kinematic and dynamic similarity; Model
analysis.
07. BOUNDARY LAYER ANALYSIS: 06
Boundary layer thicknesses, Boundary layer over aboundary layer, Application of
momentum boundary layer, Laminar sub‐layer, smooth and rough boundaries,
localand Average friction coefficients, separation.
References:
1. Kumar, D.S. “Fluid Mechanics and Fluid Power Engineering”. Seventh Ed. S.K. Kataria &
Sons Publishers, New Delhi,2008‐2009.
2. Garde R.J “Engineering Fluid Mechanics”,1988.
3. Kumar, K.L. “Engg. Fluid Mechanics”, Eurasia Publishing House (P) Ltd. New Delhi, 1984.
4. Streter, V.L., Wylie, E.B. and Bedford, K.W. “Fluid Mechanics” McGraw Hill, New York,
2001.
5. Asawa, GL, Fluid Flow in Pipes & Cannels 2008? CBS Publishers, new Delhi, 2000.
6. Mohanty “Fluid Mechanics”Printice Hall of India second Ed.,2010.
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Course Title: FLUID

Syllabus for [Link]. 3rd
MECHANICS LAB‐I Total Course Credit: 1
Semester (Civil Engineering)
(Code: CVL‐ 202 )
Internal Examination External Examination L T P
50 Marks 50 Marks 0 0 2

CO1: To develop understanding about hydrostatic law, principle of buoyancy and stability of a floating
body and application of mass, momentum and energy equation in fluid flow.
CO2: To imbibe basic laws and equations used for analysis of static and dynamic fluids.
CO3: To inculcate the importance of fluid flow measurement and its applications in Industries.
CO4: To give fundamental knowledge of fluid, its properties and behavior under various conditions of
internal and external flows.
List Of Experiments:

1 To determine experimentally the metacentric height of a ship model.

2 To verify the Bernoulli's equation experimentally.
3 To determine the coefficient of discharge, coefficient of velocity and coefficient of
contraction of an orifice or a mouthpiece of a given shape.
4 To calibrate an orifice meter and to study the variation of coefficient of discharge with Reynold's
number.
5 To calibrate a venturimeter and to study the variation of coefficient of discharge with Reynold's
Number.
6 To calibrate sharp crested rectangular and triangular weir.
7 To verify momentum equation experimentally

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Course Title:
Syllabus for [Link]. 3rd Semester
SURVEYING‐I (Civil Engineering)
Total Course Credit: 3
(Code: CVT203)
Class Assessment (Assignments, End-Term
Midterm Examination L T P
interaction, tutorials, viva etc.) Examination
30 Marks 10 Marks 60 Marks 2 1 3
Course Objective: To impart basic understanding of various aspects related to system of Geometrics a
nd other physical measurements in the field of Civil Engg.
Course Outcomes:
CO1: To understand the importance of Engineering Surveys especially land surveying.
CO2: To know about the basic principles and types of land surveying.
CO3: To know the theory, working principles, and numerical aspects of various surveying method
viz., chain, compass, plain table and levelling
CO4: To develop an understanding of computation of areas and volumes based on surveying data.
Details of Course
Unit Course Contents Lecture
Hours
a. Introduction: Importance, Principles of Surveying. 4
Types of Surveying.
Unit ‐1 b. Chain Surveying: Field Equipment, Methods of chaining, Offsets, correcti 7
ons in chaining, obstacles in chain
surveying; plotting; Degree of accuracy. Tape and chain corrections
a. Prismatic compass surveying: Instruments; Principle, Procedure and precau 6
tions. Closed traverse; corrections; local attraction; plotting.
Unit ‐ 2
b. Plane Table Surveying: Field equipments, Methods of plane tabling, 6
Two point and Three-point problem, Precautions, Accuracy
a. Levelling: Instruments: 9
Field book recording, Bench mark & its types, methods of reduction of
levels, various types of field work; contouring;
Unit ‐ 3
Plotting. Testing and Permanent adjustments. Sensitivity of bubble tube. 4
b. Areas and Volumes: Methods of determining areas and volumes viz
Borrow ‐ pits.
References:
1. Surveying Vols. I & II by Dr. K.R. Arora
2. Surveying Vols. I & II, by Duggal, S.K.
3. Surveying & Levelling by Basak
4. Surveying & Levelling Vols. I & II by Kanetkar,T. P. and Kulkarni, S.V
5. Surveying & Levelling by P.B. Shahni
6. Surveying Vol. I & II, by Punmia, B. C
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Course Title: SURVEYING Syllabus for [Link]. 3rd

Total Course Credit: 2
LAB‐I (Code: CVL‐ 203) Semester (Civil Engineering)
Internal Examination External Examination L T P
50 Marks 50 Marks 0 0 4
CO1 To handle and use basic surveying equipment viz., chain/ Tape, compass. Prepare layout plans.
CO2 To measure angles and bearings.
CO3 To handle and use plain table, and level.
CO4 To handle and use level. Preparation of L –sections and X-sections showing relative levels of
various points
Unit Course Contents Lecture
No. Hours
Introduction: Importance, Principles of Surveying. Types of Surveying. 4
Unit ‐1 Chain Surveying: Field Equipment, Methods of chaining, Offsets, Correction in
chaining, Obstacles in chain-surveying; plotting Degree of accuracy. Tape and chain 7
corrections
Prismatic compass surveying. Instruments; Principle, Procedure and precautions,
6
Closed traverse; Corrections, Local attraction, Plotting
Unit ‐2
Plane Table Surveying; Field equipment, Methods of plane tabling, Two point and
6
Three-point problem, Precautions, Accuracy
Levelling; Instruments; Field book recording, Bench Mark and its types, Methods
of reduction of levels, Various types of field works, 9
Unit ‐3
Areas and Volumes: Methods of determining areas and volumes viz., Borrow ‐ pits.
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Building Materials and

Construction Contact Hours = 42 Total Course Credit: 4
(Code: CVT204)
Mid-Term Class Assessment End-Term L T P
30 Marks 10 Marks 60 Marks 3 1 0

Course Objective: At the end of this course the students should have learnt about the various
materials, both conventional and modern, that are commonly used in civil engineering
construction. Also, to impart understanding of various aspects related to ingredients and
properties of concrete and concrete mix design.

Course Outcomes:
CO1 Develop knowledge of various building materials used in construction.
CO2 Provide procedural knowledge of the testing methods of materials and adopt suitable
methods to enhance durability of buildings.
CO3 Understand properties and role of ingredients like cement, aggregate etc. to produce
better quality concrete
CO4 Understand the behavior of concrete and apply design mix to produce concrete with
adequate strength

S. Contents Contact
No. Hours
01. Stones, Bricks & Blocks- Classification of Stones–Properties of stones in 2
structural requirements. Composition of good brick earth, Various methods of
manufacturing of bricks. Cement and Concrete hollow blocks, Light weight
concrete blocks

02. Tiles - Characteristics of good tile–Manufacturing methods, Types of tiles and 4

their properties
Wood- Structure–Properties–Seasoning of timber–Classification of various
types of woods used in buildings – Defects in timber.
Finishes - White washing and distempering, Constituents of paint–Types of
paints.
Modern Materials: Glass, Clay products, Composite materials, Plywood,
laminates, wall and roof panels
03. Lime – Cement – Aggregates - Mortar: Lime, Preparation of lime mortar, 10
Cement – chemical composition, Manufacturing process, Types and Grades,
Properties of cement and Cement mortar, Hydration, Compressive strength,
Tensile strength, Soundness and consistency, Setting time, Aggregates –
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Natural stone aggregates, Industrial byproducts (EAF Slag, Steel Slag),

Crushing strength, Impact strength, Flakiness, Abrasion Resistance, Grading,
Sand – Bulking – Code Practices

04. Supplementary cementitious materials: Fly ash, GGBS, Silica fume, Rice husk 8
ash, Calcinated ash (Basic properties and their contribution to concrete
strength)
Admixtures: Mineral and Chemical admixtures
Metals: Composition and properties of ferrous and non ferrous metals used in
civil engineering. Effect of various heat treatments on the properties of steel
and its alloys. Corrosion and methods of corrosion control.
05. Concrete: Concrete, Ingredients, Manufacture, Batching plants, RMC – 16
Properties of Fresh concrete - Slump Flow and compaction. Properties of
hardened concrete – Compressive, Tensile and shear strength, Modulus of
rupture Tests. Water / Cement ratio – Abram’s law, Gel space ratio, Nature of
strength of concrete – Maturity concept, Strength in tension and compression
– Properties of Hardened Concrete (Elasticity, Creep, Shrinkage, Poisson’s
ratio, Water absorption, Permeability, etc.), Relating between compression and
tensile strength, Curing. Durability: Factors influencing durability – Chemical
effects on concrete- Carbonation, Sulphate attack, Chloride attack.

06. Mix specification – Mix proportioning: IS method. High Strength Concrete and 6
HPC – Other types of Concrete – Code Practices

TEXT BOOKS:
1. Building Materials and Construction – Arora &Bindra, Dhanpat Rai Publications.
2. Building Construction by B. C. Punmia, Ashok Kumar Jain and Arun Kumar Jain - Laxmi
Publications (P) ltd., New Delhi.
3. R. K. Rajput, Engineering Materials, S. Chand & Company Ltd., 2000.
REFERENCES:
1. Building Materials by Duggal, New Age International.
2. Alternate Building Materials and Technology, Jagadish, Venkatarama Reddy and others; New
Age Publications.
3. M. S. Shetty, Concrete Technology (Theory and Practice), S. Chand & Company Ltd., 2003

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MAT- 201 Mathematics -I

Contact Hours = 42 Total Course Credit: 4

Mid-Term Class Assessment End-Term L T P

30 Marks 10 Marks 60 Marks 3 1 0
Course Outcomes (COs)
CO1: Develop the concept of various measures of data in statistics with real life examples.
CO2: Develop the concept of probability and various theorems with real life examples.
CO3: Develop the concept of Random variables and distribution functions with real life examples.
CO4: Develop the concept of fitting of curves, regression and correlation analysis.
CO5: Develop the concept of Fourier Transformation with real life examples.

Unit-1 (Statistics and Probability):

Measures of Central tendency and Measures of Variations (Dispersions), Moments, Measures of
skewness and kurtosis. Random experiment, sample space, Events, Classical statistical and Axiomatic
Definitions of Probability. Statements and proof of theorems on addition and multiplication of
probabilities. Simple problems. Baye’s theorem on conditional probability. Random Variables,
Derivation of formulae for mean, Variance and moments of random variables for discrete and continuous
cases. Laws of expectation, Binomial, Poisson and normal Distributions, Beta and gamma Distribution,
t-distribution, F-Distribution, Chi-square Distribution and their applications. Methods of least squares,
fitting a straight line and parabola of Degree ‘p’. Regression and correlation. Multiple and partial
correlation.
Unit-2 (Fourier Transforms):

Definition of Fourier transform, Fourier sine and cosine transform, Fourier integral formula,
Applications to solutions of boundary value problems.

Text Books:
1. Fundamentals of Mathematical Statistics , S. C. Gupta and V.K Kapoor.
2. Introduction to Mathematical Statistics, P. E Walpole.
3. Data Analysis for Scientists and Engineers , Meyer, John Wiley and sons
4. The use of Integral transforms by I. N Sneddon, Tata McGraw Hill.
5. Integral Transform by Lokenath Debnath, C. R. C Press New York.

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Basics of Industrial Economics and

Total Course Credit: 3
Management (HST202)
Mid-Term Class Assessment End-Term L T P
30 Marks 10 Marks 60 Marks 2 1 0
1. Course Objectives:
I. Describe the economic terms; concepts and explain the function of market, its types and
determination of price under various competencies.
II. Identify the ability to employ the economic way of thinking like application of marginal analysis,
use of benefit/cost analysis, utility and demand forecasting techniques.
III. Describe the process of management's four functions: planning, organizing, directing and
controlling and make an appropriate staffing decision which includes recruitment and selection.
IV. Demonstrate organization’s characteristics and how they might impact on management practices
and analyze both qualitative and quantitative information to isolate issues and formulate best
control methods.

Details of Course
S. No Contents
1 INDUSTRIAL ECONOMICS:
Meaning and importance of industrialization. Organizations- various types of organizations.
Division of Economics, Basic Constituents (Micro & Macro Economics)
2 CONSUMPTION AND MARKET STRUCTURE:
Law of Demand and Elasticity of Demand, Consumer’s surplus, Utility and its measurement,
Types of market structure – Perfect, Monopoly, Monopolistic and Oligopoly, Demand
forecasting techniques.
Meaning and factors influencing location of Industrial Units, Scale of production- large vs Small
Industrial Units
3 MANAGEMENT- INTRODUCTION TO MANAGEMENT:
Management and its nature, purpose and definitions. Process and functions of management-
Planning, Organizing, Actuating and controlling, Functional areas of management, skills and
role of Management
4 PLANNING:
Nature and purpose of planning, types of plans, steps in planning process.
Objectives: nature and importance of objectives, Types of objectives, primary, secondary,
individual and personal objectives. Guidelines for setting objectives
Decision Making: Importance and limitations of rational decision making, types of decisions-
programmed and non-programmed decision making. Process of decision making under certainty,
uncertainty and risk.
5 ORGANISING:
Nature and purpose of organizing: steps in organizing/ process of organizing, formal and
informal organizations; span of control & factors determining effective span.

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Decentralization of Authority: Nature of decentralization, degree of decentralization,

decentralization as philosophy and policy
Delegation of authority: Meaning of authority/delegation, steps in the process of delegation,
factors determining the degree of delegation, art of delegation.
Line/staff organization: Line organization, staff organization, line and staff organization,
functional and committee organization, the nature of line and staff relationship.
6 ACTUATING:
Nature and purpose of Actuating, steps in actuating process.
Essentials of Human Resource Management: Importance and functions of Human resource
management, Importance of Human resource planning, Recruitment, selection, training and
development, performance appraisal, compensation packages, promotions, transfers demotion
and separation etc.
Leadership: Meaning and importance, Leadership qualities
Motivation: The need – want - satisfaction chain.
7 CONTROLLING:
Nature and purpose of controlling, steps in controlling/ process of controlling, types of controls,
recruitments of effective controls.

Course Outcomes

After the completion of course, students will be able,

CO1 Develop the ability to explain economic terms and concepts.
CO2 Understand and explain the function of market, its types and determination of price under
various competencies.
CO3 Demonstrate the ability to employ the economic way of thinking like application of
marginal analysis, use of benefit/cost analysis, utility and demand forecasting techniques.
CO4 Demonstrate the ability to recognize when change is needed, adapt to change as it occurs,
and lead the change as effective managers.
CO5 Practice the process of management's four functions: planning, organizing, directing and
controlling. make an appropriate staffing decision which includes recruitment and
selection design, implement and evaluate training programmes.
CO6 Understand an organization’s characteristics and how they might impact on management
practices and analyze both qualitative and quantitative information to isolate issues and
formulate best control methods.

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[Link]. 4th SEMESTER (CIVIL)

Course No. Course title L T P C Remarks

*
CVT250 Structural Analysis- II 2 1 0 3 Two weeks survey
CVT251 Fluid Flow in Pipes and Channels 2 1 0 3 camp immediately
after exam. of 4th
CVL251 Fluid Mechanics Lab-II 0 0 2 1 semester (July)
CVT252 Surveying-II 2 1 0 3
CVL252 Surveying Lab-II 0 0 2 1
*
CVL255 Surveying Camp 0 0 4 2
CVT253 Engineering Geology 2 1 0 3
CVL253 Geology Lab. 0 0 2 1
CVT254 Civil Engineering Drawing 3 1 0 4
MAT256 Mathematics-II 3 1 0 4
Total Lecture Hours and Credits 27 25
COURSES OFFERED TO OTHERS DEPARTMENTS (ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING)
CVT256 Hydraulics and Hydraulic Machines 2 1 0 3

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Structural Analysis - II
Contact Hours = 42 Total Course Credit: 3
(Code: CVT250)
Mid-Term Class Assessment End-Term L T P
30 Marks 10 Marks 60 Marks 2 1 0

Course Objective: To introduce the students to basic theory and concepts of classical methods of
structural analysis.
Course Outcomes:
CO1: Identify the degree of indeterminacy of different types of structures
CO2: Determine the strain energy and compute the deflection of determinate beams, frames and trusses
using energy principles.
CO3: Analyze statically indeterminate structures by force methods.
CO4: Analyze statically indeterminate structures by force methods.
CO5: Analyze building frames by approximate methods for horizontal and vertical loads.

S. No. Contents Contact

Hours
01. Indeterminate Structures: Introduction to Indeterminate Structures; Stability; 4
Static and Kinematic Indeterminacy of Structures viz. Beams, Frames, Trusses
02. Energy Methods of Analysis of structures: Strain energy and strain energy 10
density – strain energy due to axial load (gradual, sudden and impact loadings) ,
shear, flexure and torsion – Castigliano’s theorems – Maxwell’s reciprocal theorem
- Principle of virtual work – unit load method - Application of energy theorems for
computing deflections in determinate beams , plane frames and plane trusses – lack
of fit and temperature effects - Williot Mohr's Diagram.
03. Force methods of Analysis of structures: Method of least Work; Method of 10
consistent deformation for analysis of indeterminate beams; continuous beams;
Deflection of truss joints; Analysis of two hinged arches, Clepryon’s Three-
Moment Equation.
04. Displacement methods of Analysis of structures: Analysis of Indeterminate 10
Beams & Frames (with & without Sway) by Classical Displacement Methods viz;
Slope Deflection Method, Kani’s Method & Moment Distribution Method.
05. Approximate Methods for Indeterminate Structural Analysis: Portal and 4
Cantilever methods for the analysis of frames.
06. Software Applications: Analysis of indeterminate structures (beams and portal 5
frames) using ETABS

Textbooks:
1. Hibbeler, R. C. (2002). Structural Analysis, Pearson Education (Singapore) Pt. Ltd., Delhi

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2. Leet, K. M. and Uang, C-M. (2003). Fundamentals of Structural Analysis, Tata McGraw-Hill
Publishing Company Limited, New Delhi.

References:
1. C. S. Reddy, ‘Basic Structural Analysis’, Tata McGraw Hill, New Delhi.
2. C.K. Wang, ‘Intermediate Structural Analysis’, Tata McGraw Hill, New Delhi.
3. Junnarkar.S.B. and Shah.H.J, “Mechanics of Structures”, Vol II, Charotar Publishing House, New
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Course Title: FLUID FLOW IN

Syllabus for [Link]. 4th
PIPES AND CHANNELS (Code Total Course Credit: 3
Semester (Civil Engineering)
CVT251)
Class Assessment
End-Term
Midterm Examination (Assignments, interaction, L T P
Examination
tutorials, viva etc.)
30 Marks 10 Marks 60 Marks 2 1 0
Course Objective: To develop the understanding of basic principles of fluid flow through pressure and
gravity type conduit systems to ensure adequate water distribution to consumers and management of
surface water resources.
Course Outcomes:
CO1: Analyze and perform calculations on open channel flows, compute water surface profiles and
hydraulic jump characteristics.
CO2: Analyze and perform calculations on pipe flow problems involving turbulent flow, understand the
concept of friction factor, head loss, and design of pipes and analysis of pipe-networks.
CO3: Perform calculations for determination of the drag and lift forces on submerged bodies.
CO4: Analyze water hammer phenomenon in closed conduits and design of surge tanks & Determine
various hydraulic characteristics of turbines and pumps.
CO5: Develop an understanding about hydraulic machines viz., pumps and turbines.
Contact
S. No. Course Contents
Hours
01. FLOW IN OPEN CHANNELS: 14
Uniform flow, Criticaldepth, Normal depth, Specific energy, Resistance formulae,
Gradually varied flow equations, Classification of water surface profiles, Computation
of water surface profiles, step by step method and graphical integration method.
Hydraulic Jump, Momentum Principle for open channels, Evaluation of the jump
elements. Venturi flumes.
02. FLOW THROUGH PIPES: 11
Nature of turbulent flow in pipes, Hydraulic and energy grade [Link] for
velocity distribution over smooth and rough pipes, Resistance coefficient and its
variation, Nikuradse experiments, Moody diagram, Flow in sudden expansion,
Contraction, diffusers, Bends, Valves and Siphons; Concept of equivalent
length,branched pipes, pipes in series and parallels, Simple networks, Transmission
of power.
03. FLUID FLOW PAST SUBMERGED BODIES: 03
Drag and lift, Drag on a sphere, cylinder and disc: Lift, Magnus effect and Circulation

04. WATER HAMMER AND SURGE TANKS: 04

Sequence of events after sudden value closure, pressure diagrams, Gradual closure or
opening of the valve, Instantaneous closure of valve in a rigid pipe, Instantaneous
closure of valve in an Elastic pipe and Compressible fluid, Methods of Analysis;
Surge Tanks, Location of Surge Tanks, Types, Design of surge Tanks.
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05. HYDRAULIC MACHINES: 06

Types of Turbines, Description and principles of Impulse and reaction Turbines, Unit
quantities and specific speed, Runaway speed, Turbine characteristics, Selection of
Turbines, Cavitation; Draft Tube, Draft Tube dimensions, Types of draft tubes;
Governing of Turbines; Centrifugal pumps, specific speed, power requirements,
Reciprocating pumps.
References:
1. Kumar, D.S. “Fluid Mechanics and Fluid Power Engineering”. Seventh Ed. S.K. Kataria& Sons
Publishers, New Delhi,2008-2009.
2. K. Subramanaya “Open channel Flow”[Link] McGraw Hill Pub. Co. New Delhi,1999.
3. RangaRaju, K.G., “Flow Through Open Channels”, [Link] McGraw Hill Publishing Company
Ltd., New Delhi,1986.
4. Nigam “Handbook of HydroelectricEngg.”, 2001.
5. Garde R.J “Engg. Engineering Fluid Mechanics”, 1988.
6. Deshmukh,M.M, “ Water PowerEngineering”DanpatRai&Sons,NaiSarak New Delhi, 1978.
7. Asawa, GL “Fluid Flow in Pipes and Channels” CBS Publishing.

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Course Title: FLUID Syllabus for [Link]. 4th

MECHANICS LAB‐II Semester (Civil Total Course Credit: 1
(Code: CVL ‐ 251) Engineering)
Internal Examination External Examination L T P
50 Marks 50 Marks 0 0 2
Course Outcomes:
CO1: To develop a practical understanding of flow resistance in pipes and consequent energy losses.
CO 2: To practically observe and find head distribution in surface profiles of free and forced vortices.
CO 3: To develop a practical understanding of the hydraulic roughness in free surface flows.
CO4: To understand the formation of hydraulic jump and determination of its various characteristics.
CO 5: To practically draw the velocity contours in a flume and perform calculations for finding energy
and momentum correction factors.
S. No. Contents Contact
Hours
1 To find friction factor for pipes of different materials. 3
2 To determine the minor head loss coefficient for different pipe fittings. 3
3 To determine the surface profile and total head distribution of a vortex. 3
4 To determine the elements of a hydraulic jump in a rectangular channel. 3
5 To determine the Manning’s rugosity coefficient of a laboratory flume. 3

6 To obtain the velocity distribution for an open channel and to determine the 3
values of α, β and n.
Total 18

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Course Title: SURVEYING‐II Syllabus for [Link]. 4th

Total Course Credit: 3
(Code: CVT252) Semester (Civil Engineering)
Class Assessment
End-Term
Midterm Examination (Assignments, interaction, L T P
Examination
tutorials, viva etc.)
30 Marks 10 Marks 60 Marks 2 1 0

Course Objective: To impart basic understanding of various aspects related to system of Geometrics
and other physical measurements in the field of Civil Engg.
Course Outcomes:
CO1 To understand traversing and numerical aspects of traversing.
CO2 To understand trigonometric leveling and geodetic surveying.
CO3 To understand curves and setting out works.
CO4 To understand tachometric surveying involving angular measurements.
CO5 To develop a complete understanding of total station surveying.
Contact
S. No. Course Contents
Hours
01. a. Theodolite: 06
Construction, Temporary and Permanent adjustment of transit Theodolite; angle
measurements and errors, Theodolite Traversing‐Traverse calculations; Traverse
adjustments.
b. Tacheometry:
Stadia and its principal, analytic lens, Heights and distances from stadia intercepts; 06
subtense method, tangential method; Accuracy, tacheometric alidade
02. a. Trigonometrical levelling: 04
Curvature and refraction, Axis‐signal correction, method of trigonometrical
levelling.
b. Curves:
Elements of simple curve; design and setting out of a simple curve, compound curve,
transition curve, Vertical Curves. 08
03. a. Setting out works: 06
Setting out Buildings, Culverts and bridges, Tunnels. Transfer of alignment. Fixing
of horizontal and vertical controls.
b. Geodetic surveying: 06
Triangulation‐principles: choice of stations, Base line measurements‐ electronic
methods of distance measurements, Triangulation adjustments‐Heights‐figure
adjustments; Spherical excess, Computations of sides of spherical triangles

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04 Advanced Survey Equipments 06

Introduction and Basics of Total station - Parts of Total station - Advantages,
disadvantages and uses of Total Station - Types of Total Station - Advancement in
Total Station Technology - Automatic Target Recognition (ATR); Surveying using
Total Station - Flow chart of data collection - Fundamental Parameters of Total
Station; Set up of Total Station - Centering, Levelling, back-sight, Azimuth Marks;
Measurement with Total Station; Total Station Traversing

References:
1. K. R. Arora., Surveying Vol. I& II, standard book; 16 edition2018
2. Duggal, S.K., Surveying Vols. I & II,McGraw Hill Education; Fourth edition 2017
3. Basak, Surveying & Levelling, McGraw Hill Education; 2 edition2017.
4. Kanetkar,T. P. and Kulkarni, S.V, Surveying & Levelling Vols. I & II, Pune Vidyarthi
GrihaPrakashan, 2014.
5. P.B. Shahani,Advance Surveying ,Vol I & II, Handbook, New Delhi Oxford and IBH
6. publication,1981.
7. Punmia, B. C., Surveying Vol. I & II,Laxmi Publications Pvt Ltd 2016.

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Course Title: SURVEYING Syllabus for [Link]. 4th

Total Course Credit: 1
LAB‐II (Code: CVT‐ 252) Semester (Civil Engineering)
Internal Examination External Examination L T P
50 Marks 50 Marks 0 0 2
Course Outcomes:
CO1: To be able to perform the temporary and permanent adjustments of theodolite
CO2: To get a hands-on training on the use of theodolite and its applications in traversing, angular
measurements, etc.
CO 3: To be able to apply use the basic principles of tacheometric surveying in field.
CO4: To be able to determine various tacheometric constants.
Unit Course Contents Lecture
No. Hours
a. Study of Equipment:
Ordinary Theodolites, E D M Theodolites and G T S Theodolites.
a. Temporary Adjustments of a Theodolite.
Unit ‐1 b. Field work using a Theodolite: 15
(i). Measurement of Horizontal and Vertical Angles by ordinary and
electronic Theodolites.
(ii). Measurement of linear and angular measurements using EDM/GTS
Instruments (Basic Introduction)
a. TACHEOMETRIC SURVEYING:
(i) Study of equipment and graduated staff.
(ii) Temporary adjustment
b. Field work:
Unit ‐2 15
(i). Determination of Constants " K & C "
(ii). Stadia Traversing & recording stadia field book
(iii). Location of Details by Tacheometric Methods
a. Subtense Bar Method: Theory and Field work
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Course Title: Engg. Geology Syllabus for [Link]. 4TH

Total Course Credit: 3
(Code: CVT 253) Semester (Civil Engineering)
Class Assessment
End-Term
Midterm Examination (Assignments, interaction, L T P
Examination
tutorials, viva etc.)
30 Marks 10 Marks 60 Marks 2 1 1
Course Objective: To impart the basic understanding of the formation of rocks and to expose the
students to the basic erosional and depositional processes.
Course Outcomes:
CO1- Understand the behavior of rocks at different scales, under loading conditions at ground surface
and in the subsurface.
CO2- The link between rock mechanics, geology and hydrogeology.
CO3- The various engineering properties of earth’s materials.
CO4- Geologically significant places to learn in-situ character of rocks in quarries/ outcrops, road
cuttings, dams, tunnels and underground excavations.

Details of Course:
Lecture
S. No Contents
Hours
Physical Geology; geology and its relevance to civil engineering, geological
1. 6
work of wind, rivers, glaciers and seas.
Petrology; formation of rocks, types/field classification, weathering of rocks,
2. 6
origin of soils.
3. Structural Geology; folds, faults, joints, unconformities. 4
Engineering Geology; geological considerations in tunnels, dams, bridges,
4. 6
building sites; landslides
Earthquakes; basic definitions, types and causes, distribution in the world,
5. 6
seismic zones.

Books recommended:

[Link]. Name of Books/ Authors/ Publishers

1. Bangar, K.M, Principles of Engineering Geology Standard Publishers Distributors, New
Delhi.
2. Parbin Singh Engineering Geology, Katson Publishers New Delhi.
3. Billings, M.P., Structural Geology, Prentice‐Hall India, New Delhi.
4. Blyth, F.G.H and de Freitas, M.H. Geology for Engineers, ELBS, London.
5. Gokhale, KVG.K and Rao, D.M., Experiments in Engineering Geology, Tata‐ McGraw Hill,
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6. Kesavulu, C. Textbook of Engineering Geology, Macmillan, India Ltd. New Delhi.

7. Geology for Civil Engineers by McLean and Gribble, Spon Press, Taylor &Francis Group,
London.
8. Building Materials by Parbin Singh, Katson Publishers New Delhi.
9. Civil Engineering Material by Gurbachan Singh, Standard Publishers New Delhi.
10. Building Material by Dutta.
11. Building Materials by Duggal S. K., New Age International (P) Ltd. Publishers, New Delhi.

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Course Title: CIVIL

Syllabus for [Link]. 4th
ENGINEERING DRAWING Total Course Credit: 4
Semester (Civil Engineering)
(Code: CVT 254)
Class Assessment
End-Term
Midterm Examination (Assignments, interaction, L T P
Examination
tutorials, viva etc.)
30 Marks 10 Marks 60 Marks 3 1 0
Course Objective: To impart understanding & knowledge of various aspects of Building Drawing and
Construction.
Course Outcomes:
CO1: Identify the factors to be considered in planning and construction of buildings and execute
construction activities in building projects
CO2: Knowledge about various types of foundations and their constructional aspects
CO3: Able to draw different types of drawings required for construction of buildings
CO4: Drawing of building plan, elevation and sections including slabs
Contact
S. No. Course Contents
Hours
01. Standard Conventions in Drawing: Basic principles of planning and design in 04
buildings.
02. Drawing of plans, elevations and sections giving construction details of important 14
building components including foundation, plinth, DPC, lintels, doors, windows,
staircases, slabs and roofs; full specifications for each component.
03. Simple drawing exercises on layouts of building services such as electrical, water 04
supply and plumbing, sanitation etc.

04. Comprehensive Drawing of Residential building, (Layout, plan, elevation & 14

sectional elevation) using AutoCAD

References:
1. ShahM.G, Building Drawing,McGraw-Hill Inc.,US; 2nd Revised edition 1985.
2. Chakorobarty, Civil Engineering Drawing
3. J.B. Mc. Kay, Civil Engineering Drawing
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Course Title: Mathematics-

II Syllabus for [Link]. 4th Semester
Total Course Credit: 4
(Civil Engineering)
(Code: MAT 256)
Class Assessment (Assignments, End-Term
Midterm Examination L T P
interaction, tutorials, viva etc.) Examination
30 Marks 10 Marks 60 Marks 3 1 0

Course Outcomes (COs)

At the end of the course, the student will be able to
CO1: Understand the concept of complex differentiation and analyticity of complex valued functions.
CO2: Understand the concept of complex integration and its properties.
CO3: Expand a complex valued function about a point using Taylor and Laurent’s theorem.
CO4: Understand the concept of Special functions like Legendre and Bessel functions and their
properties
Syllabus

Complex Variables Analytic functions, Cauchy Riemann equations, complex integration, Cauchy’s
fundamental theorem, Cauchy’s integral theorem, Cauchy’s inequality and Liouville’s theorem on
integral function, Taylor’s and Laurent’s expansions, Zeroes and poles of analytic functions, Residues
and contour integration, Conformal Mapping, Bilinear transformation.

Special Functions: Legendre’s functions, Rodrigue’s formula, generating functions for Legendre’s
Polynomials and recurrence formulae. Bessel’s functions, Recurrence formulae and Bessel’s functions
of integral order.

Books Recommended:
1. Complex Variables and Applications, R. V Churchill, Mc-Graw Hill Pub. Company.
2. Theory of functions of complex variable, E.T Copson, Oxford University Press.
3. Advanced Engineering Mathematics, R.K Jain and S.R.K Iyengar

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Course Title: Geology

Laboratory Syllabus for [Link]. 4th
Total Course Credit: 1
Semester (Civil Engineering)
(Code: CVL‐ 253)
Internal Examination External Examination L T P
50 Marks 50 Marks 0 0 2

Objective:
To impart the basic understanding of how rocks behave at different scales, under various loading
conditions at ground surface and in the subsurface. The link between rock mechanics, geology and
hydrogeology (i.e. the conditions under which the rock formed) will be clearly established. The student
shall understand the various engineering properties of earth’s materials.
Course Outcomes:
1. To determine the physical properties of minerals.
2. To develop an understanding of rock characteristics.
3. To develop an understanding of different geological structures.
Details of Course:
S. Contents Lecture
No. Hours
List of Experiments
1. The study of Physical Properties of Minerals. 6
2. Determination of Specific Gravity by: 6
a) Jolly’s Spring Balance
b) Walkers Steel Yard Balance
c) Beam Balance
3. Study of Rocks and their Characteristics. 4
4. Study and Sketching of various types of Geological Structures. 6
5. Determination of Dip and Strike with a Clinometer Compass. 6

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Course Title: Hydraulics

Syllabus for [Link]. 4th Semester
and Hydraulic Machines Total Course Credit: 4
(Civil Engineering)
(Code: CVT 256)
Class Assessment (Assignments, End-Term
Midterm Examination L T P
interaction, tutorials, viva etc.) Examination
30 Marks 10 Marks 60 Marks 3 1 0

Objective:
To develop the understanding of basic principles of mechanics of fluids at rest and in motion and their
applications in solving the real engineering problems.
Course Outcomes:
CO1: To develop an understanding about fluid properties and fluid statics involving pressure on plane
and curved surfaces.
CO2: To develop an understanding of various aspects of kinematics of fluid flow which may include
types of flows, continuity equation, etc.
CO3: To develop an understanding about the dynamics of fluid flow including equations of motion and
their applications especially in flow measuring devices.
CO 4: To understand various aspects of fluid flow through pipes and open channels
CO5: To understand various features and theoretical aspects of hydraulic machines- turbines and
pumps.
CO6: To have a basic understanding of the layout of power house.

[Link] Contents Lecture

Hours
1. INTRODUCTION:
3
Physical Properties of Fluids.
2. FLUID STATICS:
Pressure Intensity, Pascal’s law, pressure- density - height relationships, 5
Manometers, Pressure on plain and curved surfaces, Centre of pressure
3. KINEMATICS OF FLUID FLOW:
4
Types of flows, stream lines, streak lines and path lines, continuity equation.
4. DYNAMICS OF FLUID FLOW:
Euler's equation of motion along a stream line and its integration to yield
10
Bernoulli’s equation; flow measurement, pitot tube, prandtl tube, Venturimeter,
Orifice meter, Orifices, Weirs and Notches.
5. FLOW THROUGH PIPES:
Hydraulic grade line, Darcey-weisbachh formula, Design of pipes, Equivalent 4
diameter of pipes, Transmission of power through pipes.
6. FLOW IN OPEN CHANNELS:
5
Chezy's formula, Manning's formula, Design of Channels, Economic Section.
7. HYDRAULIC MACHINES: 5

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Types of turbines, description and principles of impulse and reaction turbines ,

unit quantities and specific speed, runaway speed ,turbine characteristics ,
selection of turbines , governing of turbines. Centrifugal pumps, specific speed ,
power requirement, reciprocating pumps.
8. LAYOUT OF POWER HOUSE:
2
General layout and arrangement of Hydropower units.
Total 38

Suggested Books:
[Link] Name of Books/authors/Publishers Year of
Publication
1. Kumar, D.S. “Fluid Mechanics and Fluid Power Engineering”. Seventh Ed. 2008-2009
S.K. Kataria& Sons Publishers, New Delhi,
2 Garde R.J “ Engg. Engineering Fluid Mechanics” 1988
3. Streter, V.L., Wylie, E.B. and Bedford, K.W. “Fluid Mechanics” McGraw 2001
Hill , New York,
4. Bansal,R.K. “Fluid Mechanics and Hydraulic Machines”, Laxmi Publication 2000.
(P) Ltd., New,Delhi,

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BTECH. 5th- SEMESTER (Civil)

Course No. Course title L T P C

CVT301 Design of Structures-I 2 2 0 4

CVL301 Concrete Laboratory 0 0 2 1
CVT302 Highway Engineering and PMS 3 1 0 4
CVL302 Highway Laboratory 0 0 2 1
CVT303 Geotechnical Engineering-I 2 2 0 4
CVL303 Geotechnical Laboratory-I 0 0 2 1
CVT304 Water Resources Engineering 2 2 0 4
CVT305 Structural Analysis-III 2 1 0 3
Elective Courses
Architecture and Town Planning
CVT307 Concrete Technology 2 1 0 3
Engineering Seismology
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Course Title: DESIGN OF

Syllabus for [Link]. 5th
STRUCTURES‐I Total Course Credit: 4
Semester (Civil Engineering)
(Code: CVT301)
Class Assessment
End-Term
Midterm Examination (Assignments, interaction, L T P
Examination
tutorials, viva etc.)
30 Marks 10 Marks 60 Marks 2 2 0
Course Objective: The objective is to equip students with basic understanding of the behavior of the
reinforced concrete structures and to develop the skill to analyze and design basic concrete members.
Course Outcomes:
CO1: To develop basic understanding of reinforced concrete as a construction material.
CO2: To develop understanding of various design philosophies and their differences.
CO3: To understand behavior of RCC beams.
CO4: To understand behavior of RCC members under flexural shear.
CO5: To understand behavior of compression members.
CO6: To understand behavior of two-way slabs using moment coefficients.

Contact
S. No. Course Contents
Hours
01. General material properties 03
Properties of Concrete & Reinforcing Steel, Characteristic Strength, Stress Strain
Curves, Shrinkage & Creep Phenomenon.
02. Basic design Philosophies 03
Working Stress, Ultimate Load & Limit State Method of Design. Analysis &
Design of Structures In Flexure/Torsion By Limit State Method.
03. Design & Analysis of Flexural members 18
Design of singly and doubly reinforced sections: rectangular sections & T sections;
codal provisions. Behavior of beam in shear & bond, design for shear, anchorage
& slipping of reinforcement. Detailing of reinforcement as per codal provisions
with reference to IS 456‐2000. Serviceability limit state of deflection and cracking.
Calculation of deflection, codal requirements.
04. Design & analysis of columns 05
Design of columns: short and long column, eccentrically loaded columns using
interaction curves

05. Design & Analysis of solid slabs 07

Design of one‐way and two‐way slabs with and without corners held down.
Introduction to design by moment coefficients.
Design and Analysis of a RCC framed structure using STAAD/ETABS.
References:

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1. Mosley ,W.H Hulse ,R and Bungey.”Reinforced concrete design to EuroCode 2”,7th

Edition,Palgrave Macmillan ,London,2012
2. Wight,J.K,” Reinforced Concrete: Mechanics & Design”,7th Edition,Pearson/Prentice Hall,2015.
3. S Unnikrishna Pillai,Devdas Menon,”Reinforced Concrete Design” 3rd Edition, Mcgraw Hill
Publication.
4. Kong & Evans, Design of reinforced concrete & Pre‐stressed concrete Structures, CRC Press
Published, 1987

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Course Title: Concrete Lab. Syllabus for [Link]. 5th

Total Course Credit: 1
(Code: CVL 301) Semester (Civil Engineering)
Internal Examination External Examination L T P
50 Marks 50 Marks 0 0 2

CO1 To handle concrete and its constituents in laboratory.

CO2 To design experiments related to testing various aspects of concrete and its constituents.
CO3 To test concrete and concrete structures for various characteristics/properties and compare the
same with those given as per IS codes.
CO4 To understand how concrete behaves in actual buildings.

List of Experiments / Objective

A) CEMENT: Standard Consistency and setting times
To determine: i) Standard consistency ii) Initial setting time iii) Final setting time in conformity
with IS code 4031.
Tensile and Compressive strength
To determine the tensile strength and compressive strength of Cement in accordance with IS code ‐ 403
1.
B) AGGREGATES:
Particle size distribution and fineness modulus
To determine the particle size distribution and fineness modulus of coarse and fine aggregates (IS ‐
460). All the relevant tests for aggregates as per I.S. codes.
C) CONCRETE:
Workability test
i) To determine the consistency of fresh concrete by slump test.
ii) To determine the workability of freshly mixed concrete by the compaction factor test
Compressive strength of Cement Concrete (Nominal mix)
To determine the cube strength of concrete for different mixes and different W/C ratios.
Flexural Strength of Concrete
To determine the flexural strength (Modulus of Rupture) of concrete (Nominal Mix)
Ultimate strength of Beams
To determine the flexural ultimate strength of
i) an under reinforced beam
ii) an over reinforced beam
Bond strength
To determine the bond strength between
i) Mild steel plain bars & concrete
ii) Tor Steel/cold twisted bars and concrete

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NDT
Introduction to NDT using Rebound Hammer and Ultra Sonic Pulse Velocity Equipment.

Syllabus for [Link].

Course Title: Highway Engg. And th
5 Semester (Civil Total Course Credit: 4
PMS (Code: CVT302)
Engineering)
Class Assessment
Major
Midterm Examination (Assignments, interaction, L T P
Examination
tutorials, viva etc.)
30 Marks 10 Marks 60 Marks 2 2 0

Course Outcomes:
CO1: To design roads and highway alignment.
CO2: To develop geometric design of highways.
CO3: To design pavements.
CO4: To test properties of road aggregates and bituminous material.
CO5: To select materials for cement concrete roads.
Contact
S. No. Course Contents
Hours
01. INTRODUCTION 04
Scope, History, classification of roads. Comparison with other modes of
transportation
02. Alignment design: 03
route survey and highway Location.
03. Geometric design: 12
cross-section elements; sight distances, horizontal and vertical alignment
04. Pavement design: 12
factors affecting pavement design, types of pavements, Empirical methods of
flexible pavement design (e.g. C.B.R, group index and Burmister's layer
theory), stresses due to load and temperature in rigid pavements, introduction to
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05. Highway materials and construction:

Properties and tests for road aggregates and bituminous materials, design of 11
bituminous concrete mix, methods of preparing sub grade, base course and
construction of various types of surface covers, joints in cement concrete roads.

References:
1) Khanna, S.K. and Justo, C.E.G. 2002. “Highway Engineering”. Nem Chand Brothers, Roorkee.
2) Bhanot, K.L.1990. “ Highway Engineering”, S. Chand and Company (P) Ltd., New Delhi.
3) Rao, G.V. 1996. ”Principles of Transportation and Highway Engineering”, Tata McGraw Hill,
New Delhi.
4) Pavement Design and Management Guide by Transportation Association of Canada, Ottawa,
Ontario, Edn. Dr. Ralph Haas, University of Waterloo.
5) Relevant IRC Codes/Specification

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Course Title: Highway Lab. Syllabus for [Link]. 5th

Total Course Credit: 1
(Code: CVL 302) Semester (Civil Engineering)
Internal Examination External Examination L T P
50 Marks 50 Marks 0 0 2
CO1 Conduct tests on aggregate; aggregate gradation, specific gravity, aggregate crushing, aggregate
abrasion, aggregate impact: follow standard test procedures, design observation sheet, record
observations and analyze, presentation and analysis of test results, derive conclusions
CO2 Conduct tests on aggregate; soundness, flakiness, elongation, combined flakiness & elongation,
deleterious material: follow standard test procedures, design observation sheet, record
observations and analyse, presentation and analysis of test results, derive conclusions
CO3 Conduct tests on coarse and fine aggregate and bitumen; fineness modulus, silica content,
organic content, silt content, alkalinity, viscosity; penetration, softening point, flash & fire point,
ductility, specific gravity,: follow standard test procedures, design observation sheet, record
observations and analyze, presentation and analysis of test results, derive conclusions
CO4 Conduct tests on modified binders, bituminous Mixes and subgrade soil; elastic recovery,
separation difference, Marshall stability, flow value, index properties of soil, CBR of soil,
subgrade modulus: follow standard test procedure, design observation sheet, record observations
and analyse, presentation and analysis of test results, derive conclusions
C Expt.
No Contents
Tests on aggregate: Aggregate grading, Specific gravity, crushing, Abrasion,
Impact test, Soundness, Flakiness, Elongation, Fineness Modulus, Silica content,
1 Organic content, Silt content, Alkalinity, Deleterious material.

2 Tests on bitumen and bituminous mixes: Viscosity, Penetration, Softening point,

Flash & fire point, Ductility, Specific gravity, Elastic recovery, Marshall Stability.
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Geotechnical Engineering-I
Geotechnical Engineering-I Syllabus for B. Tech. 5th
Total Course Credit: 4
(Code: CVT303) Semester (Civil Engineering)
Class Assessment (Assignments, End-Term
Midterm Examination L T P
interaction, tutorials, viva etc.) Examination
30 Marks 10 Marks 60 Marks 2 2 0
Course Objective: To develop analytical and experimental skills to determine various stresses acting on
soil material.
Course Outcomes:
CO1: To classify soils and understand their properties.
CO2: To analyze flow through soils.
CO3: To perform/demonstrate soil compaction tests.
CO4: To determine stress distribution in soils.
CO5: To utilize various methods of soil investigation in field and laboratory.

Detailed Syllabus:

Sr. Contact
Course Contents
No. Hours

INTRODUCTION:
Soil Engineering-Origin and formation of soils & Rocks, Weathering of Rocks & Soil
deposits, Types of Soil Deposits, Clay and Clay Mineralogy, Types of clay minerals, 04
Structure of Clay Minerals, Physical and Geochemical Properties of Clays and Clay
Minerals, Role of Soils in Engineering, Problems in Soil Engineering, Application of
1
properties of soils, Scope of Soil Mechanics in Civil Engineering Practice.

SOIL PHASE-SYSTEM:
2 Soil as a Three/Two Phase Soil System- Soil Constituent Properties and Inter- 08
relationships, Description & Evaluation of Index Properties of soils, Engineering Soil
Classification systems

ENGINEERING PROPERTIES OF SOILS- SITE IMPROVEMENT:

Determination of Compaction Characteristics - Need for soil compaction,
3 Compaction Mechanism, Influencing factors, Proctor theory of compaction, 04
Compaction tests, Compaction curve & parameters, Zero-air-void or saturation curve,
Properties of compacted soils, Field compaction and field compaction control.
EFFECTIVE STRESS AND STRESS DISTRIBUTION:
Total and effective stresses, pore water pressure, Concept of stresses & Strains in soils,
4 Settlement, Soil Modulus for Soils under application of stresses, Stress distribution 04
under concentrated load. Boussineq’s method, Westergard’s method, and Burmister’s
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ENGINEERING PROPERTIES OF SOILS - MOVEMENT OF WATER

THROUGH SOIL-SOIL HYDRAULICS:
Soil Hydraulics- Different forms of water flow through soils, Hydraulic heads, Pore
water pressure, Principle of Effective stress, Capillarity, Darcy’s law, Permeability of
soils, factors influencing permeability, Lab & field methods of determination of
5 permeability, Permeability of stratified soil deposits. 04
SEEPAGE THROUGH SOILS-Seepage & Flow Nets, laplace equation for steady
state flow, Seepage force, Quick sand & Critical Gradient, Construction of flow nets
and their typical applications, Flow nets. for homogeneous embankments/dams with
and without toe filters, Concrete dams without & with sheet-pile at U/S, D/S or at both
locations.
ENGINEERING PROPERTIES OF SOILS - VOLUME CHANGE:
SOIL COMPRESSIBILITY- Fundamental concepts of consolidation, Types of
Volume changes in Soil masses, Terzaghi’s One dimensional consolidation
equation- Consolidation concept by Spring Analogy & Soil Skeleton, One
6 dimensional consolidation, Terzaghi’s equation, 06
Consolidation Lab. tests, e - and e -log curves, Compressibility parameters, Pre-
consolidation pressure, OCR, Rate of Consolidation, Consolidation settlement, Degree
of Consolidation, Secondary Consolidation, Time required for settlement, Field
consolidation curve.
BEHAVIOR OF SOILS - SOIL INVESTIGATION
Soil Exploration - Soil Types: Coarse grained and Fine grained soils, Objectives of Soil
7 Exploration, Planning of Soil Exploration, Boring & Sampling in Soils, 06
Field and Laboratory Investigation methods, Penetration methods, Geo physical
methods- electric resistivity method and Seismic method, Suitability of tests
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COURSE TEXTBOOK: Some useful resources are:
1. Kasmalkar, B. J. (1997). Geotech. Engineering. Pune Vidyarthi Griha Prakashan-1786, Sadashiv
Peth, Pune-411030
2. Murthy, V. N. S. (1991). Principles of Geotechnical Engineering, CBS publishers & distributors,
4819/XI, 24 Ansari Road, Daryaganj, New Delhi-002
3. Coduto, D.P., Geotechnical Engineering - Principles and Practices, Prentice Hall, New Jersey, 1999.
4. Cernica, John N. (1995). Geotechnical Engineering, John Wiley & Sons, New York.
5. Das, Braja M. (1999). Principles of Geotechnical Engineering. PWS Publishing, Pacific Grove,
Calif.
6. Gopal Ranjan & ASR Rao (2000). Basic ans Applied Soil Mechanics, New Age Int`l Publishers New
Delhi 002
7. P. Purushothama Raj (1995). Geotechnical Engineering, Tata McGraw-Hill, New Delhi-002
8. David F. McCarthy (2007). Essentials of Soil Mechanics & Foundations: Basic Geotechnics (7/E),
Prentice-Hall, New Jersey, Columbus, Ohio
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9. Alam Singh & G R Chowdhary (1990). Soil Engineering in Theory & Practice: Vol-2, Geotechnical
Testing & Instrumentation, CBS publishers & distributors, 4819/XI, 24 Ansari Road, Daryaganj,
New Delhi-002
10. K. H. head (2006). Manual of Soil Laboratory Testing: Vol-1, Whittles Publishing, CRC Press, UK

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Title: Geotechnical Lab – I Syllabus for B. Tech. 5th

Semester (Civil Total Course Credit: 1
(Code: CVL 303 Engineering)
Internal Examination External Examination L T P
50 Marks 50 Marks 0 0 2

COURSE OUTCOMES:
1. To determine basic soil properties and consistency limits.
2. Draw complete particle size distribution curve of a given soil.
3. Determine Compaction characteristics of a given soil.
4. Determine Permeability of any given soil specimen.

Expt. No. Name of the Experiment

1 Soil Identification Tests
2 Water Content Determination Test
3 Field Density Measurement
4 Specific Gravity Test
5 Sieve Analysis Test
6 Sedimentation Analysis Test
7 Atterberg and Shrinkage Limits
8 IS Light Heavy Compaction Tests
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Course Title: WATER

Syllabus for [Link]. 5th
RESOURCES ENGINEERING Total Course Credit: 4
Semester (Civil Engineering)
(Code: CVT304)
Class Assessment
End-Term
Midterm Examination (Assignments, interaction, L T P
Examination
tutorials, viva etc.)
30 Marks 10 Marks 60 Marks 2 2 0

Course Objective: To impart the knowledge for understanding elementary aspects of hydrology and
Fluvial Hydraulics for use in the planning, design, and management of water resources projects. Also to
impart understanding of introductory aspects of integrated water resources development and
management.
Course Outcomes:
CO1: To perform multiple analysis on precipitation data.
CO2: To estimate various components of hydrological cycle such as stream flow, runoff,
evapotranspiration and infiltration.
CO3: To measure components of hydrological water balance in field.
CO4: To perform hydrograph analysis and estimate magnitude of flood.
CO5: To determine reservoir capacity and sedimentation.
CO6: To perform steady state analysis of groundwater movement.
CO7: To determine the technical, social and economic aspects of water resources planning and
management.
S. Contact
Course Contents
No. Hours
01. Definition and scope of hydrology, hydrological cycle, water balance equation. 02
02. Precipitation, its mechanism, forms, weather systems, Indian scenario, measurement, 03
average precipitation, gauge network adequacy, missing data determination, and
consistency.
03. Evaporation: factors affecting, measurement, empirical equations, analytical methods, 03
reservoir evaporation; Evapotranspiration, its measurement, ET equations, potential
evapotranspiration.
04. Interception and depression storage. 01
05. Infiltration, infiltration capacity, measurement, indirect determination, infiltration 03
indices.
06. Streamflow measurement: Direct and indirect methods, depth measurement, velocity 03
measurement, stage‐discharge relationship.

07. Runoff: Factors affecting, runoff characteristics of streams, rainfall‐runoff 02

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08. Hydrographs: Definition, components, base flow separation, effective rainfall, unit 03
hydrograph, its derivation, applications, and limitations.

09. Floods: Rational method, empirical methods, U.H. method, Design flood definition. 02

10. Flood routing: Reservoir and channel routing. 03

11. Reservoir Design Studies: Types of reservoirs, storage capacity, fixation of capacity, 03
safe yield,reservoirse dimentation: trap efficiency, capacity‐inflow ratio, life of
reservoirs.
12. Groundwater: Introduction, types of aquifers, aquifer properties, Darcy’s law, Dupuit 03
assumptions, steady one‐dimensional aquifer flow, Well Hydraulics: Steady flow
towells in confined and unconfined aquifers.
13. Fluvial Hydraulics: Introduction, properties of sediment particles, brief description of 03
incipient motion, bed load, and suspended load.

14. Water Resources Planning and Development: National water policy, Single and multi‐ 02
purpose development, Integrated water resources development and management, inter‐
state and international aspects of river basin development.
References:
1. Subramanaya, K.“Engineering Hydrology” Tata McGraw Hill, New Delhi, 2001.
2. Linsely,K.,Kohler, A. and Paulhus L.H. “Hydrology for Engineers” McGrawHill BookCompany
Inc. New York, 1975.
3. Ragunath, H.M. “Hydrology Principles Analysis and Design” New AgeInternational (P) Ltd
Publishers., New Delhi, 2005.
4. Garde, R.J. and RangaRaju K.G. “Mechanics of sediment transportation andalluvial stream
problems”. New Age International (P) Ltd. Publishers, NewDelhi, 1994.
5. Arora, K.R. “Irrigation Water power and water Resources Engineering”.Standard Publishers
Distributors, Delhi, 2002.
6. Wilson, E.M. “Engineering Hydrology” ELBS, English Language book Society/Macmillam
Education Ltd., London, 1999.
7. Asawa, G.L. Irrigation and Water Resources Engineering, New ageInternational Publishers,
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Structural Analysis – III

Contact Hours = 42 Total Course Credit: 3
(Code: CVT305)
Mid-Term Class Assessment End-Term L T P
30 Marks 10 Marks 60 Marks 2 1 0

Course Objective: To learn the method of drawing influence lines for determinate and indeterminate
structures. The students are expected to analyze the arches and suspension bridges and learn the plastic
analysis of beams and rigid frames.
Course Outcomes:
CO1: Draw influence lines for statically determinate structures and calculate critical stress resultants.
CO2: Understand Muller-Breslau principle and draw the influence lines for statically indeterminate
beams.
CO3: Analyze three hinged, two hinged and fixed arches.
CO4: Analyze the suspension bridges with stiffening girders.
CO5: Understand the concept of Plastic Analysis and the method of analyzing beams and frames.

S. No. Contents Contact

Hours
01. Influence Line Diagrams for Determinate Structures: Influence lines for reactions 10
in statically determinate beams, Girders with floor systems, Trusses: ILD for
deflections. Calculation of critical stress resultants due to concentrated and
distributed moving loads – absolute maximum bending moment – influence lines for
member forces in pin jointed plane frames. Muller-Breslau Principle
02 Arches – Types of arches – Analysis of three hinged, two hinged and fixed arches – 8
Parabolic and circular arches – Rib shortening and temperature effects.
03. Cables and Suspension Bridges: Statics of a suspension cable. Analysis of cables 8
and suspension bridges with and without stiffening girders. Influence lines for three
hinged stiffening girders.
04. Plastic Analysis: Plastic theory, Plastic Section Modulus, Shape factor and Moment 10
of resistance, Plastic hinge and Mechanism – Collapse load – Static and Kinematic
methods- Upper and Lower Bound Theorems – Plastic Analysis of Indeterminate
beams and frames including Gable Frames. Plastic moment distribution for multi‐
storey and multi‐bay frames.
05. Influence Line Diagrams for Indeterminate Structures: - Influence lines for shear 6
force, bending moment and support reaction components of beams, arches.
Development of force envelope.

Textbooks:
1. Hibbeler, R. C. (2002). Structural Analysis, Pearson Education (Singapore) Pt. Ltd., Delhi
2. Leet, K. M. and Uang, C-M. (2003). Fundamentals of Structural Analysis, Tata McGraw-Hill
Publishing Company Limited, New Delhi.
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3. V.K. Manicka Selvam: Fundamentals of Limit Analysis of Structures (A Course in Plastic

Analysis of Structures), Dhanpat Rai Publications.
References:
1. C. S. Reddy, ‘Basic Structural Analysis’, Tata McGraw Hill, New Delhi.
2. C.K. Wang, ‘Intermediate Structural Analysis’, Tata McGraw Hill, New Delhi.
3. Junnarkar.S.B. and Shah.H.J, “Mechanics of Structures”, Vol II, Charotar Publishing House, New
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Syllabus for [Link]. 3rd Year

Concrete Technology
(5th Semester) (Civil Total Course Credit: 3
(Code: CVT307)
Engineering)
Class Assessment
Major
Midterm Examination (Assignments, interaction, L T P
Examination
tutorials, viva etc.)
30 Marks 10 Marks 60 Marks 2 1 0

Course Objective: To impart understanding of various aspects related to ingredients and properties of
concrete and concrete mix design.
Course Outcomes:
CO1: Understand properties and role of ingredients like cement, aggregate etc. to produce better quality
concrete
CO2: Understand the behavior of fresh and hardened concrete.
CO3: Apply design mix to produce concrete with adequate strength
CO4: Understand the need for special concrete

S. No. Course Contents Contact

Hours
01. Cement: Its Basic Chemistry, Types of Portland cement 05
02. Normal aggregates and their properties 05
03. Fresh Concrete and its properties. Strength of Concrete: Water/Cement ratio‐ 18
Gel/Space Ratio, Influence of Temperature on Strength of Concrete and Bond
between concrete and Reinforcement, Mixing, handling, placing, and Concrete.
Elasticity, Shrinkage and Creep of Concrete
04. Mix Design: IS method 05

05. Special Concretes 05

References:
1) Neville, A.M. “Properties of Concrete. Pearson Publishers, New Delhi, 2004
2) Shetty, M.S. “Concrete Technology” [Link]& Company New Delhi, 2002
3) Gambhir,M.L. “ Concrete Technology” TaTa McGraw Hill New Delhi, 1995
4) Neville, A.M. and Brookes, J.J.” Concrete Technology”, Pearson. 1994

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Course Title: ENGINEERING

SEISMOLOGY Syllabus for [Link]. 5th
Total Course Credit: 3
Semester (Civil Engineering)
(Code: CVT307)
Class Assessment
End-Term
Midterm Examination (Assignments, interaction, L T P
Examination
tutorials, viva etc.)
30 Marks 10 Marks 60 Marks 2 1 0

Course Objective: To impart the basic understanding of earthquakes, physics of the earth’s interior from
a practical side, to foresee the potential consequences of strong earthquakes on urban areas and civil
infrastructure and how to do more efficient hazard management and mitigation. This module will
communicate how science can enhance community resilience and has relevance far beyond any site for
earth sciences, earthquake engineering, preparedness, mitigation, emergency response, decision‐making,
and public policy.
Course Outcomes:
CO1: Properties of the Earth’s interior, physical characteristics of seismic sources, Estimation of seismic
hazard and risk
CO2: Effects of earthquakes on humans, objects and surroundings.
CO3: Information on the soil structure and properties at the construction site, as well as on the path
between epicentre and the site
CO4: Parameters needed in order to construct seismically safe and sound structures.

Contact
S. No. Course Contents
Hours
01. Engineering Seismology, Seismology and Seismic Exploration (Definitions). 06
Introduction to Seismic Hazard and Earthquake Phenomenon.
Global seismicity ‐ Analysis of earthquake focal mechanisms.

02. Seismotectonic and Seismic Zoning of India. Micro-zonation. 07

Mechanism of Faulting. Earthquake Prediction.
03. Site Response to Earthquakes: Local geology and soil conditions. Site investigations 08
and soil tests. Dynamic design criteria for a given site.

04. Earthquake Monitoring and Seismic Instrumentation. The Seismograph – Principles 08

of Seismometer. Location of the epicenter of an earthquake. Earthquake size and
intensity. Energy released in an earthquake.
05. Earthquake: Risk and Preparedness. 08
Earthquake: Social Consequences; Codes and Public Policy.

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References:
1. Bolt, B.A., W.H. Freeman, Earthquake, New York, 1993.
2. Kearey P and Brooks, An Introduction to Geophysical by Exploration, M. Blackwell
PublishersOxford, 1991.
3. Robinson, E.S andCoruch, Basic Exploration Geophysics, C. John Wiley & Sons, 1998.
4. Walker, B.S., Earthquake Time‐Life Books Inc.,Alexandria, Virgina, 1982.
5. Bott, M.H.P., EdwardArnold, The Interior of the Earth. London, 1982.
6. Flower, C.M.R, The Solid Earth: An Introduction to GlobalGeophysics., CambridgeUniversity
Press, 1990.
7. Lay, T. and Wallace,T.C, Modern Global Seismology., Academic Press, San Diego, 1995.

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Course Title: Architecture &

Town Planning Syllabus for [Link]. 5th
Total Course Credit: 3
Semester (Civil Engineering)
(Code: CVT307)
Class Assessment
End-Term
Midterm Examination (Assignments, interaction, L T P
Examination
tutorials, viva etc.)
30 Marks 10 Marks 60 Marks 2 1 0

Objective: To impart understanding of various aspects related to architecture planning

and design. Various aspects of town planning, city master plans, etc.
Course Outcomes:
CO1: To be able to understand the importance of Architecture, its history and relationship with Civil
Engineering.
CO2: To develop and understanding of Architectural Planning, Design and functional analysis.
CO3: To be able understand various aspects of town, city and regional planning.
CO4: To understand the concept of Master plan and City zoning.

Details of Course:

Lecture
[Link]. Contents
Hours
A. ARCHITECTURE:
INTRODUCTION:
1 Architecture and Civil Engineering, Classical Architecture, Contemporary 4
Architecture , Genaral aspects of Architectural projects.
ARCHITECTURAL PLANNING AND DESIGN:
2 Introduction, factors affecting Architectural design, principles of Architectural 6
design , organization of space , space standards , modular co-ordination.
FUNCTIONAL ANALYSIS:
Analytical study of buildings in respect of functional efficiency, Architectural
3 efficiency , Building science ,environmental controls- both exterior and interior , 6
physical and economical constraints with reference to residential and public
buildings.
ARCHITECTURAL PLANS AND PROJECTS:
Introduction to Architectural plans, preparation and reading of Architectural plans ,
4 10
analytical study of various works/ projects of some architects like LE Corbusier ,
Phillip Jhonson , F.L. Wright , etc.
A. TOWN PLANNING:
INTRODUCTION:
5 3
Planning at various levels- national , regional , city and village.
HISTORY:
6 3
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MASTER PLAN:
Importance of master plan for redevelopment of existing townsand planning of new
7 2
towns , implementation , building bye-laws , concept of Redburn neighbourhood
pattern.
ZONING:
8 Zoning regulations for various urban land uses including density and height zoning , 2
multi-story buildings and their implications on urban planning.
Total 36

BOOKS RECOMMENDED:

1. Architectural Design by K.R. Moudgil

2. New Concepts in Architecture and Design by Yoshikawa
3. Reading Architectural Plans by Ernest R. Weidhaas
4. Introduction to Architecture by V.B. Vaidya.
5. Town Planning by Rangawala.
6. Town Design by Fredrick Gibberd.

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[Link]. 6th SEMESTER (Civil)

Course No. Course title L T P C

CVT350 Design of Structures-II 2 2 0 4

CVL350 Structural Engineering Lab.-II 0 0 2 1
CVT351 Traffic Engineering and Road Facilities 2 2 0 4
CVL351 Traffic Engineering Laboratory 0 0 2 1
CVT352 Geotechnical Engineering-II 2 2 0 4
CVL352 Geotechnical Laboratory-II 0 0 2 1
CVT353 Irrigation and Hydraulic Structures 2 1 0 3
CVT1453 Industrial Training &Presentation 0 0 0 1
Elective Courses
Water Shed Management
CVT354
Numerical Methods in Civil Engineering 2 1 0 3
MAT050 Operations Research
Computer Aided Design
CVT355 Disaster Management 2 1 0 3
Applied Hydrology
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Design of Structures -II Syllabus for [Link]. 6th

Semester (Civil Total Course Credit: 4
(Code: CVT350) Engineering)
Class Assessment Major
Midterm Examination (Assignments, interaction, Examinatio L T P
tutorials, viva etc.) n
30 Marks 10 Marks 60 Marks 2 2 0

Course Objective: This course is designed to introduce the behavior and design of structural steel members
according to the limit states design concept. Students are expected to obtain basic knowledge about the design
and failure mode of structural steel members after finishing this course.
Course Outcomes:
CO1: Design of bolted and welded connections; concentric and eccentric
CO2: Design of rolled and built-up tension members.
CO3: Design of rolled and built-up compression members.
CO4: Design of laterally supported and unsupported flexural members
CO5: Design of plate girders
CO6: Understanding failure modes and application of Limit States Design philosophies of steel design.

S. No. Course Contents Contact

Hours
01. General considerations 2
Introduction to structural steel and their design philosophies. Properties, rolled sections.
02. Simple Connections 8
Design of bolted connections, welded connections: concentric and eccentric
connections, load transfer mechanism, failure of joints, prying action ,selection of
fasteners
03. Tension members 4
Types & design of tension members; Rolled and Built‐up sections, types of failures, lug
angles, gusset plates.
04. Compression members 6
Effective length, slenderness ratio & types of buckling, design of compression members;
Rolled and Built‐up sections. Design of column bases.
05. Beams 6
Behaviour of beams in flexure, classification of sections, lateral torsional buckling,
shear strength of beams. Design of flexural member, laterally supported, laterally
unsupported and built‐up beams.
06. Roof Truss 4
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07. Plate Girders 4

Elements & proportioning of plate girder, shear buckling design methods, types &
design of stiffners, curtailment of flanges, design procedure of Plate Girders with special
focus on shear buckling & use of web stiffeners.
References:
1) Design of steel structures By Subramanian
2) Steel structures – Design & Behaviour By Salmon & Johnson
3) Design of steel structures By SK Duggal.
4) Design of steel structures By Vizrani and Ratwani

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Structural Engg. Lab – II Syllabus for [Link]. 6th

Total Course Credit: 1
(Code: CVL – 350) Semester (Civil Engineering)
Internal Examination External Examination L T P
50 Marks 50 Marks 0 0 2

CO1 Ability to demonstrate professional engineering approach, including application of

principles and utilization of technical resources such as software’s towards solving
technical problems requiring civil engineering interventions.
CO2 Ability to furnish and/or analyse designs and construct structural systems, produce
related documents, drawings and reports, and present objective estimates of the related
quantities.
CO3 Ability to conduct field and laboratory investigations pertaining to civil engineering
domain, and utilize modern tools and techniques of surveying.
CO4 To understand the behaviour of structural members
Name of the experiment:
Expt. Contents
No
1. Deflection of curved beams
2. Behaviour of a portal frame under different load combinations
3. Deflection of Truss
4. Behaviour a cantilever beam under symmetrical and un‐symmetrical loading
5. Analysis of an elastically coupled beam
6. Analysis of a redundant joint
7. Analysis of two hinged arch
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Traffic Engg. And Road Facilities Syllabus for [Link]. 6th

Total Course Credit: 4
(Code: CVT351) Semester (Civil Engineering)
Class Assessment
End-Term
Midterm Examination (Assignments, interaction, L T P
Examination
tutorials, viva etc.)
30 Marks 10 Marks 60 Marks 2 2 0
Course Objective: To impart understanding and knowledge of various aspects of Traffic Engineering
and Road Facilities.
Course Outcomes:
CO1: To understand the various aspects of roads, road characteristics, road capacity
CO2: To understand the level of service concept &traffic control devices.
CO3: To understand the aspects of traffic flow, fundamental relation of traffic flow, etc.
CO4: To understand the intersections and interchanges along with their requirement and design.

S. Contact
Course Contents
No. Hours
01. Components of traffic system‐vehicle characteristics; human characteristics, road 10
characteristics & Traffic Studies.
02. Intersections‐unsignalized intersections, channelization and round abouts, 08
interchanges‐ requirement & design.
03. Traffic‐control devices, Traffic signs‐ role and types, signalized intersections, signal 12
timing design; signal coordination, Parking facilities‐parking demand, on‐street
parking, off‐street parking.
04. Traffic flow theory‐flow parameters; fundamental relation of traffic flow, road 10
capacity and level of service concept.

References:
1. CA O’Flaherty, Transport Planning and Traffic Engineering, John Wiley & Sons, Inc., New
York; Toronto,2002.
2. McShane &Roess, Traffic Engineering, Prentice‐Hall of India Private Ltd, NewDelhi‐110001
,1990.
3. Kadiyali & Lal, Principles and Practices of Highway Engineering, Khanna Publishers, Delhi‐6,
1996.
4. Chakarborty & Das, Principles of Transportation Engineering, Prentice‐Hall of India
Private Ltd, New Delhi‐110001 .
5. L. R. Kadiyali, Traffic Engineering and Transport Planning, Khanna Publishers, 2‐B, NaiSarak,
Delhi‐ 110006, 1999.

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Traffic Engineering Lab- II Syllabus for [Link]. 6th

Total Course Credit: 1
(Code: CVL 351) Semester (Civil Engineering)
Internal Examination External Examination L T P
50 Marks 50 Marks 0 0 2
CO1 To understand the road user/ driver characteristics in Lab, traffic volume studies in field,
intersection volume studies in field: design of questionnaires, data collection, compilation and
analysis of field and lab data, presentation of results and derive conclusions
CO2 To perform small-network volume studies and OD volume studies: design of questionnaires, data
collection, compilation and analysis of field and lab data, presentation of results and derive
conclusions
CO3 To understand the traffic speed (spot speed) studies, conduct of travel-time & delay studies,
accident studies: design of questionnaires, data collection, compilation and analysis of field and
lab data, presentation of results and derive conclusions
CO4 To understand and perform pedestrian and parking studies: design of questionnaires, data
collection, compilation and analysis of field and lab data, presentation of results and derive
conclusions.

Expt. Contents
No

1 Study of Road user characteristics

2 Traffic volume studies
3 Intersection volume studies
4 Small-network volume studies
5 OD volume studies
6 Study of traffic speed
7 Speed & delay studies
8 Travel-time studies
9 Accident studies
10 Pedestrian studies
11 Parking studies

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Geotechnical Engineering – II Syllabus for [Link]. 6TH

Total Course Credit: 4
(Code: CVT352) Semester (Civil Engineering)
Class Assessment (Assignments, Major
Midterm Examination L T P
interaction, tutorials, viva etc.) Examination
30 Marks 10 Marks 60 Marks 2 2 0

Course Outcomes (COs)

CO1: To equip the knowledge of strength and mechanical behaviour of soils.
CO2: To understand the concepts of bearing capacity and foundations.
CO3: To understand the practical aspects of earth pressure and retaining structures.
CO4: To understand the concepts of slope stability along with its practical application

Detailed Syllabus:
Sr. Contact
No. Course Contents
Hours

SHEAR STRENGTH:
Shear Strength Concept, Theories of shear strength, Mohr-Coulomb Law, Laboratory
determination of:
1 a. Triaxial Compression Test under Different Drainage Conditions, viz undrained, 10
drained and consolidated undrained.
b. Direct Shear Test
c. Unconfined Compression Test, and.
d. Vans shear test
EARTH PRESSURE:
Lateral earth pressure. Rankine’s theory Active and Passive States. Lateral earth pressure
2 under various conditions, like surcharge, sloping backfill and high water table behind 04
the wall. Earth pressure diagrams, Total thrust, Tension Cracks and bracing of
excavations.

STABILITY OF SLOPES:
3 Infinite slopes, conjugate stresses, stability number, Swedish and Friction circle 04
methods. Submergence case, complete draw down case, Steady seepage case.

STABILISATION:
02
Methods of stabilization. Brief introduction to each of the methods of stabilization

06
INTRODUCTION TO FOUNDATION ENGINEERING

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Foundation, Foundation types, Construction materials, Principles of foundation

Engineering, Foundations applications, Challenging problems
BEARING CAPACITY AND FOUNDATIONS:
Basic terminology, bearing capacity of shallow foundations. Methods of determination
of bearing capacity, Prandtl’s solution Terzaghi’s solution for ultimate bearing capacity.
Size effects. Effects of rigidity of footings. Plate load test.

FOUNDATION DESIGN:
 Design principles for footing and rafts.
 Foundations on clays and sands
 Pile foundation types, classifications and determination of load carrying capacity, 10
dynamic and static methods.
 Pile load test, pile groups efficiency of pile groups.

Total 36

References:
1. Ranjan, G and Rao, P.,“Basic and Applied Soil Mechanics”, New Age International Pvt.
Limited, New Delhi, 2002.
2. Arora, K.R., “Soil Mechanics and Foundation Engineering”, Standard Publishers Distributors,
Delhi, 1987.
3. Singh, A., “Basic Soil Mechanics & Foundations”, CBS Publishers & Distributors, 2004.
4. Taylor, D.W., “Fundamentals of Soil Mechanics”, Wiley, New York, 1948.
5. Bowles, J.E., “Physical and Geotechnical properties of Soils”, McGraw Hill Publishers, 1979.
6. Terzaghi, K., “Theoretical Soil Mechanics”, Wiley, New York, 1943.
7. Terzaghi, K., Peck, R.B. and Mesri, G., “Soil Mechanics in Engineering Practice”, 1996.
8. Jumikis, A.R. “Soil Mechanics”, R.E. Krieger Pub. Co., Florida, US, 1984.
9. Purushothama, P. “Geotechnical Engineering”, McG00raw Hill Education, 1995.
10. Venkataramaiah, C., “Geotechnical Engineering”, New Age International Publishers,
Daryagunj, New Delhi, 1995.

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Geotechnical Engineering Lab- II Syllabus for B. Tech. 6th

Total Course Credit: 1
(Code: CVL -352) Semester (Civil Engineering)
Internal Examination External Examination L T P
50 Marks 50 Marks 0 0 2

COURSE OUTCOMES
CO1. Determine consolidation characteristics of a given soil sample.
CO2. Obtain shear strength parameters of different types and/or consistencies of soils and under
different drainage conditions.
CO3. Perform Standard Penetration test of soil to obtain SPT (N) – value.
CO4. Determine allowable soil pressure of soil foundation system by vertical plate load test.

Expt. No. Name of the Experiment

1 Consolidation Test
2 Direct Shear Test
3 Unconfined Compression Test
4 Unconsolidated Undrained Triaxial Test
5 Vane Shear Test
6 Consolidated Undrained Triaxial Test
7 Standard Penetration Test
8 Plate Load Test

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Irrigation And Hydraulic Syllabus for [Link]. 6th

Total Course Credit: 3
Structures (Code: CVT353) Semester (Civil Engineering)
Class Assessment
Major
Midterm Examination (Assignments, interaction, L T P
Examination
tutorials, viva etc.)
30 Marks 10 Marks 60 Marks 2 1 0

Course Outcomes:
CO1: To appreciate various methods of irrigation and water application to agricultural fields.
CO2: To carry out hydraulic design of irrigation canals, diversion headworks and cross-drainage works.
CO3: To appreciate the soil-water- plant relationship and understand the crop water requirements.
CO4: To Understand various aspects of water logging of agricultural lands.
Contact
S. No. Course Contents
Hours
01. INTRODUCTION 04
Present status of irrigation in India, Advantages of irrigation, brief description of
Gravity, Lift and Sprinkler irrigation.
02. SOIL-WATER- PLANT RELATIONSHIP. CROP WATER 08
REQUIREMENTS:
Soil moisture and crop water relationships, Duty, Delta, Consumptive use, Irrigation
requirements, Principal Indian crops, Multiple Cropping, etc.
03. CANAL IRRIGATION: 04
Types of canals, parts of canal irrigation system, channel alignment, assessment of
water requirements, estimation of channel losses, Design of channels, Regime and
semi theoretical approaches, Canal lining, factors affecting choice of various types
of canal linings.
04. DIVERSION HEADWORKS: 04
Selection of site and layout, Parts of diversion head works, types of weirs and
barrages, Design of weirs on permeable foundations, control of silt entry into canal,
Silt excluders and different types of silt ejectors
05. CROSS DRAINAGE WORKS:
Necessity of cross drainage works, their types and selection, Design of various types 06
of cross drainage works-Aqueduct, Siphon aqueduct, Super passage, Siphon, Level
crossing.
06 WATER LOGGING: 04
Causes, preventive and curative measures, drainage of irrigated lands, saline and
alkaline lands.
References:
a. 2. Singh Bharat. “Fundamentals of Irrigation Engineering”, Nem Chand &
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3. Varshney, Gupta and Gupta, Irrigation Engineering and Hydraulic Structures”.

Nem Chand &
Brothers, Roorkee.
4. Arora, K.R. Irrigation, water power and Water Resources Engineering”,
Standard Publishers Distributors, Delhi.
5. Asawa, G.L. “Elementary Irrigation Engineering” New Age International (P)
Ltd. Publishers, New Delhi.

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Water Shed Management

Structures Syllabus for [Link]. 6th
Total Course Credit: 3
Semester (Civil Engineering)
(Code: CVT 354)
Class Assessment
Major
Midterm Examination (Assignments, interaction, L T P
Examination
tutorials, viva etc.)
30 Marks 10 Marks 60 Marks 2 1 3

Course Outcomes:
CO1: To perform studies related to watershed management.
CO2: To prepare pre-feasibility and detailed project reports, etc.
CO3: To appreciate the concept of integrated water resources management.
CO4- To understand the concepts of renewable energy, biomass, etc.
CO5- To equip with the rural technological delivery systems and low cost technology that can be used
in the farm.
S. Contact
Course Contents
No. Hours
01. INTRODUCTION 04
Importance of Water Shed Development for improvement in [Link] of
Watershed Development in India, Watershed Concepts
02. Land: 08
Survey(layout), Soil and Soil Moisture Conservation, Rainwater Management,
Reclamation of saline soils.
03. Water: : 04
Data and Analysis, Integrated Water Resources Management, Conjunctive Use

04. Greenery: 04
Agriculture, Crop Husbandry, Sustainable Agriculture, Biomass, Management,
Dryland Agriculture, Irrigation, Pastures and Silvipastures, Horticulture, Social
Forestry, Afforestation.
05. Energy:
Renewable Resources, Biomass, small hydropower, Ocean Tides and Waves. 06
06 Socioeconomics: Peoples’part, State and Integrated Approach, Sustainable Society, 04
Economics.
07 Appropriate Technology 03
Farm Equipment, Contour Methods, Check Dams, Water Catchment and
Harvesting, Low Cost Technology, Rural Technological Delivery Systems.

References:

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1 Murthy, J.V.S. Watershed Management, New Age International Publishers (P) Ltd. India.

2 Suresh, R. Watershed Hydrology, Standard Book House, India. .

3 Das, [Link] and Soil Conservation Engineering, Prentice Hall of India. .

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Operations Research Syllabus for [Link]. 6th

Total Course Credit: 3
(Code: MAT 050) Semester (Civil Engineering)
Class Assessment
Major
Midterm Examination (Assignments, interaction, L T P
Examination
tutorials, viva etc.)
30 Marks 10 Marks 60 Marks 2 1 3

Objective: To familiarize the students with different aspects of optimization theory.

Course Outcomes:
CO1: Understand the theoretical workings of the simplex method for linear programming and perform
iterations of it by hand
CO2: Understand the relationship between a linear program and its dual, including strong duality and
complementary slackness
CO3: Be able to build and solve Transportation Models and Assignment Models.
CO4: Learn optimality conditions for single- and multiple-variable unconstrained and constrained non-
linear optimization problems, and corresponding solution methodologies.
Details of Course:
[Link]. Contents Lecture
Hours
Linear programming - Formulation of Linear programming problem, Theory of
Convex sets, Graphical solution of L.P.P, Simplex Method, Two Phase Simplex
1 20
Method, Duality in Linear Programming, Transportation and Assignment
problem. Application of Linear programming to Industrial Problems.
Non-Linear programming- quadratic form, Hessian Matrix, Positive definite and
Negative Definite, Method of Lagrange multipliers, Wolfe's method of solving
2 16
Quadratic Programming problem. Illustrations of some civil Engineering
problems.
Total 36

BOOKS RECOMMENDED

1. Linear Programming by S.I. Gass, Mc Graw Hill.

2. Operations research An Introduction, by Hamidi [Link], Macmillan.
3. Principles of Operations Research: with Application to Management [Link] [Link],
Prentice-Hall
4. Linear Programming by Hadley, Adison Wesley
5. Non Linear and Dynamic Programming by [Link], Addison Wasley
6. Theory of Linear and Non-Linear Programming by [Link], Longmans (London)
7. Foundations of Optimization, by [Link] and [Link] Prentice Hall (1977).

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Numerical Methods in Civil Syllabus for [Link]. 6th

Total Course Credit: 3
Engineering (Code: CVT 354) Semester (Civil Engineering)
Class Assessment
Major
Midterm Examination (Assignments, interaction, L T P
Examination
tutorials, viva etc.)
30 Marks 10 Marks 60 Marks 2 1 3

Objective: To impart understanding and knowledge of various aspects of numerical methods in the field
of Civil Engineering – its various sub-disciplines.
Course Outcomes:
CO1: Apply numerical methods to obtain approximate solutions to mathematical problems.
CO2: Understand numerical techniques to find the roots of non-linear equations and solution of system
of linear equations.
CO3: Understand the difference operators and the use of interpolation.
CO4: Understand numerical differentiation and integration and numerical solutions of ordinary and
partial differential equations

Course Details:
S. No. Contents Lecture
Hours
1 Finite Difference 2
Difference table and its usage, the difference operator ∆,▼ and the operator E.
Interpolation
2 Interpolation with equal intervals, Newton’s forward difference formula, 4
Newton’s backward difference formula, interpolation with unequal intervals,
Newton’s divided difference formula, and Lagrange’s interpolation formula.
Central Differences
The central difference operator δ and the averaging operator μ. Relations
3 4
between the operators, Guass’s backward and forward interpolation formula,
Sterling’s ,Bessel’s,Laplace and Everett’s formulae.
Inverse Interpolation
The central difference operator δ and the averaging operator μ. Relations
between the operators ∆,▼, δ and μ. Guass’s, Sterling’s and Evett’s formulae
4 and their applications. 6
Numerical Solutions of Algebraic and Transcendental Equations
Regula-Falsi method, Bolzano’s process of bisection of intervals, Newton-
Raphson method.
Numerical Differentiation and Integration
Numerical differentiation of a function, differential coefficients of a function in
5 10
terms of its difference, numerical integration of a function, trapezoidal rule,
Sympson’s rule, Weddle’s rule, The Euler-Maclaurin expansion formula.
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Linear homogeneous and non-homogeneous difference equations of order n

with constant coefficients and their solutions, method of undetermined
coefficients.
Numerical Solutions of Ordinary Differential Equations
7 Picard’s method, Taylor series method, Euler’s method and Runga-Kutta 4
method.
Numerical Solution of Simultaneous Equations and Eigen Value Problems
8 Guass elimination method, Guass-Jordan method, Guass-Jacobi and Guass- 6
Seidel iteration methods, power methods for solving Eigen value problems.
Total 40

11. Books Recommended:

1. Mathematical numerical analysis by S.C. Scarborough
2. Numerical methods for scientific and Engineering computation by M.K. Jain, S.R.K.
Iyenger & R.K. Jain.
3. Numerical solution of differential equations by M.K. Jain.
4. Numerical methods for Scientists and Engineers by R.G. Stanton.
5. Numerical methods by P.K. Kandasamy, K. Thilagavathy, & K. Gunavathi.
6. Numerical methods by E. Balagurusamy.

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Computer Aided Design Syllabus for [Link]. 6th

Total Course Credit: 3
(Code: CVT 355) Semester (Civil Engineering)
Class Assessment (Assignments, Major
Midterm Examination L T P
interaction, tutorials, viva etc.) Examination
30 Marks 10 Marks 60 Marks 2 1 3

Objective: To impart understanding of various aspects related to various computer softwares

Course Outcomes:
CO1: To develop an aptitude to use modern computer tools to conceptualize, create, model, analyze
and evaluate designs within the context of local and global needs.
CO2: Introducing various programming languages like C and Fortran to the students.
CO3: To teach the students to understand the details of various CAD packages.
CO4: To develop a basic understanding of how to apply CAD packages in various civil engineering
related applications.
Course Details:

S. Contents Lecture
No. Hours
Introduction: -
Basic concepts of CAD. Digital computer systems, number systems, Hardware,
1 System and application software, Hardware for CAD Systems, Management of 4
storage devices
Files and their management, management commands.
Introduction to CAD Softwares:-
2 Concept and examples of programming languages, user friendly (Menu Driven) 6
softwares, basic programming techniques, Development of Algorithms,
Applications of CAD
Programming softwares :-
Application of C/Fortran language, Characters, Constants and Variables, Input and
Output operators, statements, Library functions and header files, Data Types,
Declaration of variables, relational and logical operators Main, Include and Define
3 12
functions, If else statements, While statement and loops, decision making
alternatives, Switch statements, For and Go To statements, Do statement, sub
routines etc, Arrays and their types.
Application of the programming language using examples for all statements.
Applications in Civil Engineering:-
Application of CAD in various fields of Civil Engineering.
Formation of Computer aided programmes for design of simply supported beams
4 10
carrying udl and point loads, design of columns, Retaining walls, slope analysis,
Design of Pipes, Sedimentation Tank Design, Filter Designs, application to survey
and other Civil Engineering related subjects.
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CAD packages for Civil Engineers :-

5 Introduction to Menu Driven softwares i.e. Stadd, Stadd pro, Autocad, AutoCivil, 4
Graphics packages etc
Total 36
Recommended Books:
1. Computer Aided Design ---[Link] Prakash , [Link]
2. Computer Applications-----Gautam Roy
3. Programming in [Link]
4. Fortran77/[Link], [Link]
5. Autocad Fundamentals------Micheal [Link] , Howard [Link]

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Disaster Management Syllabus for [Link]. 6th

Total Course Credit: 3
(Code: CVT 355) Semester (Civil Engineering)
Class Assessment
Major
Midterm Examination (Assignments, interaction, L T P
Examination
tutorials, viva etc.)
30 Marks 10 Marks 60 Marks 2 1 3

Objective: To impart knowledge for understanding of various aspects of disaster management cycle.
Control and mitigation measures for disasters like : floods, droughts, landslides, and earthquakes.
Course Outcomes:
CO1: To understand the basic principles and various stages of disaster management and develop a
knowhow about regional, national and international level regulatory authorities.
CO2: To have an understanding of various aspects of floods as disasters and various planning and
mitigation measures.
CO3: To develop an understanding about Droughts and their soci-economic impacts - drought
management.
CO4: To be able to understand different aspects of landslides and their mitigation.
CO5 : To understand different aspects of earthquake and their impacts on the Civil Enginering Structures
and control and mitigation measures thereof.

Details of Course:

[Link]. Contents Lecture

Hours
Introduction to disaster management, various stages of disaster management,
1 Indian seup- National Disaster Management Authority, state level authorities, 4
Objectives of NDMA
Flood Disasters: Occurrence, Causes and effects of floods; flood plain
2 delineation, mitigation measures viz., structural and non-structural measures, 8
flood fighting, etc.
3 Droughts: Various definitions, drought monitoring indices, combating drought 8
Landslides: Causes, effects, and control measures, instrumentation and
4 8
monitoring.
5 Earthquakes: Causes and effects, earthquake resistant design of buildings. 8
Total 36

1. Suggested Books:

[Link]. Name of Books/Authors/Publishers Year of Publication

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Chow ,VenTe;Maidment,David, R., Mays Lary, W. Applied

1. 1988
Hydrology, McGraw Hill Publications.
2 Singh, Vijay P. Elementary Hydrology, Prentice Hall of India. 1994
Ragunath, H.M. “Hydrology Principles Analysis and Design” New
3 2005
Age International (P) Ltd Publishers., New Delhi.
4 Yevjevich. Coping with drought, Water Resources Publications. 1977
Yevjevich, etal..Drought Research needs, Water resources
5 1977
Publications , Colorado State University, USA.

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Applied Hydrology Syllabus for [Link]. 6th

Total Course Credit: 3
(Code: CVT 355) Semester (Civil Engineering)
Class Assessment
Major
Midterm Examination (Assignments, interaction, L T P
Examination
tutorials, viva etc.)
30 Marks 10 Marks 60 Marks 2 1 3

Objective: To impart the knowledge for understanding of some of the engineering and advanced
applications hydrological analysis and design.
Course Outcomes
CO 1: To develop an understanding about various concepts of hydrometeorology.
CO2: To be able to compute hydrological abstractions.
CO3: To be able to compute flood runoff, extreme flows, etc.
CO4: To understand and perform calculations on problems involving regression analysis.

Details of Course:

[Link]. Lecture
Contents
Hours
INTRODUCTION:
1 3
Historical development, concepts of hydrometeorology.
PRECIPITATION:
Selection of precipitation networks, Storm analysis, Storm selection, DAD Analysis,
2 6
Depth-area frequency curve, Concept of probable maximum precipitation and
effective rainfall.
EVAPORATION AND EVAPO-TRANSPIRATION:
3 Measurement, factors affecting evaporation and evapo- transpiration, evaporation 5
reduction, E.T. equations
INFILTRATION:
4 Factors affecting measurement, infiltration capacity by hydrograph analysis, 5
infiltration indices, empirical and analytical equations.
RUNOFF:
Determination of available flow, derivation of unitgraph from complex storm
5 8
hydrograph, S-curve hydrograph, IUH and its determination,
elementary idea of conceptual models, Synthetic unitgraphs.
EXTREME FLOWS:
6 Estimation of design flood, flood frequency analysis, factors affecting droughts, 8
analysis of droughts.
REGRESSION AND CORRELATION:
7 4
Elementary treatment with two variables and application to hydrologic problems.
Total 39

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1. Suggested Books:

[Link]. Name of Books/Authors/Publishers Year of

Publication
Chow, VenTe, Maidment, David, R.,Mays Lary W. “Applied
1. 1988
Hydrology”, McGraw Hill Publications.
Viessmann, Warren Jr., Lewis Gary L.” Introduction to Hydrology”
2 2009
Prentice Hall of India, New Delhi.
Wilson, E.M. “Engineering Hydrology” ELBS, English Language
3 1999
book Society/ Macmillam Education Ltd., London.
Linsely,K.,Kohler, A. and Paulhus L.H. “Hydrology for Engineers”
4 1975
McGraw Hill Book Company Inc. New York.
Linsely,K.,Kohler, A. and Paulhus L.H. “Applied Hydrology”
5 1949
McGraw Hill Book Company Inc. New York.
Chow VenTe,” Handbook of Applied Hydrology”, McGraw Hill
6 1964
Book Company, New York.
Singh, V.P.”Elementary Hydrology”, Prentice Hall of India, Pvt. Ltd.,
7 1994
New Delhi.

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[Link]. 7th SEMESTER (Civil)

Course No. Course title L T P C

CVT401 Environmental Engineering-I 2 1 0 3

CVL401 Water Quality Lab 0 0 2 1
CVT402 Structural Dynamics 3 1 0 4
CVT403 Construction Technology & Management 2 1 0 3
CVT404 Design of Structures-III 2 2 0 4
CVT405 Quantity Surveying and Cost Evaluation 2 1 0 3
CVS405 Seminar 0 2 0 2
CVP406 Project Pre-Work 0 0 4 2
Elective courses
Railway and Airport Engineering
CVT406 Fluvial Hydraulics 2 1 0 3
Advanced Geotechnical Engineering
Total Lecture Hours and Credits 28 25

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Environmental Engg - I Syllabus for [Link]. 7th Semester

Total Course Credit: 3
(Code: CVT401) (Civil Engineering)
Class Assessment (Assignments, Major
Midterm Examination L T P
interaction, tutorials, viva etc.) Examination
30 Marks 10 Marks 60 Marks 2 1 0
Objective: To impart training to the student of various aspects related to water quality, Quantity,
Storage and Distribution in addition to sanitation of buildings.
Course Outcomes:
CO1 : To be able to identify the sources of water and assess it’s water quality parameters.
CO2 : To be able to assess the water demand for various uses based on population estimation.
CO3 : To be able to understand various processes involved in water Treatment.
CO4 : To be able to design various components of water supply distribution system which
includes reservoirs, pipe networks, pumps, etc.
CO5 : To be able to understand various aspects of water supply and sanitation in buildings
including plumbing fixtures.

S No Contents Lecture
Hours
1 Introduction and scope, Various sources of water, Water Quality Parameters,
significance and codal recommendations of limits for various uses 6
2. Water demand for various purposes, Population forecast, storage capacities of
reservoirs, Variation in demand 6
3. Water treatment: - Conventional treatments like screening, sedimentation,
Coagulation, Filteration, Disinfection. Advanced treatments like Micro Filteration, 10
Reverse osmosis, Activated carbon, etc
4. Systems of distribution, Location of reservoirs, distribution patterns, 2
5. Pipe designs, network analysis by various methods, pipe materials and joints,
6
leakage prevention, types of pumps, Pump Design
6 Water supply in buildings, Plumbing and fixtures 3
7. Sanitation of buildings. 3
36
Total

Suggested books :-

[Link] Name of books/Authors/Publishers Year

1. “Water Works Engineering”, /S.R Q , Motley E.M, Guang Zha/Prentice Hall 2009

2 “Env. Engg .Vol-1/ Modi P.N./ Standard Book House, Delhi. 2008

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3 “Water and Waste Water Tech.”/ Hammer M.J, / Prentice Hall 2001

4 “Water Supply and Sewerage,” /McGhee T.J / McGraw Hill, Inc 1991

5 Dr. B. C. Punmia, Ashok Kr. Jain, Arun Kr. Jain, “ Water Supply Engineering”, 1995
Lakshmi Publications, New Delhi.

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Water Quality Laboratory Syllabus for B. Tech. 7th

Total Course Credit: 1
(Code: CVL 401) Semester (Civil Engineering)
Internal Examination External Examination L T P
50 Marks 50 Marks 0 0 2
Course Outcomes:
CO1 : To be able to learn the basics of chemical analysis using gravimetric methods and develop an
understanding about important Processes like filtration, titration, etc.
CO2 : To be able to use water testing kits and other devices like digital pH meter, flame Photometer
etc.
CO3 : To be able to carry out all the requisite quality tests on water from the point of view of Drinking
water standards.
CO4 : To be able to develop an understanding of various reagents used in water testing.

Details of Course:
Contact
[Link] List of Experiments
Hours
1. To determine the total solids, suspended solids and dissolved solids for a given
sample of water 2
2. To determine the alkalinity of a given sample of water 2
3. To determine the total hardness and carbonate hardness for a given sample of water. 2
4. To determine the turbidity of water. 2
5 To find the colour and odour of a given sample of water 2
6. To determine the percentage of Sodium and potassium in a given sample of Water 2
7. To determine the percentage of sulphates, chlorides, iodide, Floride. 2
8. To determine the concentration of dissolved oxygen in a given sample of water and
to find out the oxygen consumed. 2
9. To determine the percentage of Ammonia and Nitrogen present in a given sample of
water. 2
10. To determine the percentage of Magnesium, Calcium, Iron, Silica and Aluminium
in a given sample of water. 2
Total 20

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Structural Dynamics Syllabus for [Link]. 7th

Total Course Credit: 4
(Code: CVT402) Semester (Civil Engineering)
Class Assessment
Major
Midterm Examination (Assignments, interaction, L T P
Examination
tutorials, viva etc.)
30 Marks 10 Marks 60 Marks 3 1 0

CO1 Get familiarized with basic principles, terminology etc. of structure dynamics and recognize the
properties affecting the dynamic behavior of the structure including appropriate idealization for
reliable dynamic analysis.
CO2 Understand free vibration of single degree of freedom systems particularly the determination of
important dynamic properties (natural frequency and damping) and the forced vibration response of
single degree of freedom systems under viscous dynamic excitation like harmonic, periodic,
step/pulse and generalized type of loading.
CO3 Learn about some key concepts like natural frequencies, mode shapes and orthogonality relationships
of multi degree of freedom systems, understand the free vibration of multi degree of freedom systems
and computation of important dynamic properties and understand the forced damped and undamped
vibration of multi degree of freedom systems under dynamic excitations using various methods.
CO4 Learn about Indian Standard Codal provisions for earthquake resistant design of buildings using
Equivalent Static Method.

Contact
S. No. Course Contents
Hours
01. Nature of dynamic loading: Harmonic, earthquake and blast loading, 08

02 Single degree of freedom systems, free vibrations and forced vibrations: 06

03 Harmonic force, Periodic force, Impulse, and General types of loading. 04

04 Multi‐degree of freedom systems, numerical techniques for finding natural 06

frequencies and mode shapes, orthogonality relationships of principal modes,
Rayleigh’s Principal and its application for determination of fundamental
frequency. Evaluation of dynamic response by mode superposition method.
05 Discussion on Indian standards, codal provisions for earthquake resistant 06
design. Design of buildings (Plane frames only) based on Codal provisions
Nature of dynamic loading: Harmonic, earthquake and blast loading, Single
degree of freedom systems, free vibrations and forced vibrations: Harmonic
force, Periodic force, Impulse, and General type of loading

References:
1. Structural Dynamics by Anil.K. Chopra 2005
2. Dynamics of Structures ,Clough and Penzien 5th Edition
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3. Dynamics of structures by Vinod Hosur

4. Structural Dynamics Theory and computation by Mario Paz

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Construction Technology & Syllabus for Total Course Credit: 3

Management [Link].-7thsem
(Code: CVT403)
Mid-semester Examination Continuous Class- End-Semester L T P
Assessment Examination
30 Marks 10 Marks 60 Marks 2 1 0
Course Objective: To impart understanding of various aspects of construction equipment, and
management of construction projects
Course Outcomes:
CO1- To understand the various techniques of civil engineering constructions.
CO2- To understand the various aspects of construction equipment’s.
CO3- To develop the skill for the management of construction projects.
CO4- To develop the concept of works accounting and leadership organization.

Details of Course:
S. No Contents Lecture
Hours
01. Construction Management, its necessity; objectives &Functions 03

02. Construction methods and plant important equipments only 06

03. Project scheduling: Various techniques namely Bar chart; CPM and PERT. 07

04. Engineering economics of projects; Depreciation; Sinking Fund; compound interest 10

factors, Selection of most economical alternative by variable cost method/Cost
benefit ratio. Owning and Operating cost.
05. Organization of Leadership: Function of project organization. Principles and 04
advantages of good organization. Leadership and motivation
06. Works accounting. Cashbook, Imprest cash, contractors bills, store accounts. 06
Materials at site account. Indent, invoice, Debit & Credit note, suspense head stock,
Engineering Statements, Form of agreement.

Books Recommended:
[Link] Management by Mahesh Verma
2. Construction of Plant and Equipment by Peurifay
[Link] &PERT by [Link]
[Link] Management by [Link]

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Syllabus for [Link]. 7th

Design of Structures III (Code: semester
Total Course Credit: 4
CVT404)
(Civil Engineering)
Class Assessment
Major
Midterm Examination (Assignments, interaction, L T P
Examination
tutorials, viva etc.)
30 Marks 10 Marks 60 Marks 2 2 0

Course Outcomes:
CO1: Design RCC footings(Isolated footings and various types of combined footings) and Design of
masonry foundations
CO2: Design cantilever and counter fort type RCC retaining walls. Design masonry retaining walls.
CO3: Design underground, circular and rectangular water tanks with reference to IS: [Link] of
domes and ring beams.
CO4: Design Rectangular, T and I section beams of pre stressed concrete.

Contact
S. No. Course Contents
Hours
01. Foundations: The design of RCC footings, isolated footings and various types of
06
combined footings, design of masonry foundations
02. Retaining walls: Design of cantilever and counter-fort type RCC retaining walls.
05
Design of masonry retaining walls
03. Water tanks: Design of underground, circular and rectangular water tanks with
06
reference to IS:3370.
04. Pre-stressed concrete: Design of Rectangular, T and I section beams of pre stressed
10
concrete.
05. 04
Domes: Design of domes and ring beams.
06. Design of square bunker – Jansen’s and Airy’s theories – IS Codal provisions –
Design of side plates – Stiffeners – Hooper – Longitudinal beams – Design of 05
cylindrical silo – Side plates – Ring girder – stiffeners.

References:
1) Construction Management by Mahesh Verma
2) Construction of Plant and Equipment by Peurifay

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Quantity Surveying & Cost

Evaluation Syllabus for [Link]. 7th
Total Course Credit: 3
Semester (Civil Engineering)
(Code: CVT405)
Class Assessment
End-Term
Midterm Examination (Assignments, interaction, L T P
Examination
tutorials, viva etc.)
30 Marks 10 Marks 60 Marks 2 1 0
Course Objective: To impart understanding of various aspects related to Material/labour analysis and
other physical measurements in the field of Civil Engineering.
Course Outcomes:
CO1: Importance of estimation in civil engineering
CO2: Importance of specification in civil engineering
CO3: How we can perform estimate of different civil engineering structures
CO4: Importance and objective of rate analysis
CO5: Importance of road estimate and its cost analysis
Contact
S. No. Course Contents
Hours
01. Estimate: 04
Importance, Items of a work and their units. Types of estimates, viz. preliminary;
approximate; Abstract estimate; Plinth area estimate; detailed estimate; revised
estimate; supplementary estimate, bill of quantities and abstract of cost.
02. Analysis of Rates: 08
Preparing analysis of rates, Labour schedule, material schedule & rate schedule.
Analysis of rates‐ of limeconcrete in foundation; Brickwork in foundation
superstructure; stone masonry; R.C.C. work; [Link]; Plastering; pointing; white
washing; colour washing; painting; wood work, earth work in foundation; earth work
in road; D.P.C.; Steel work for reinforcement; steelwork in trusses; wood work in
frames, shutters etc.
03. Specifications: 04
General specifications and detailed specifications, Book of specifications,
specifications for earth work in foundation; L.C. in foundation; R.C.C. work; Brick
work; R. B. work; Wood work indoors, windows etc. D.P.C. centering and
shuttering; earthwork incanal and road.
04. Works Estimate: 10
Estimates of building; Estimates of walls; methods of building estimate; Longwall‐
shortwall and centreline methods; Estimate of masonary platform, estimate of a
masonry tank, estimate of roof trusses (wooden/steel) Estimate of a
single roomed building; estimate of a two roomed building with C.G.I roof over
wooden trusses and over steel truss. estimate of a shop; estimate of a R.C.C. beam,
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05. Estimate of Road: 04

Methods of estimating; materials for different items of work and labour; methods of
estimating earth work; estimate of a metaled road.
06. Valuation & Rent Fixation: 04
Valuation of building‐various methods; Rent fixation, plinth area requirement.

07. Introduction to Building Codes: 02

Sanitary fitting; Electrification; in‐built furniture, Hazard safety measures in high
rise buildings.

References:
1. Datta, B. N., Estimating and Costing in Civil Engineering (Theory & Practice), UBS Publishers'
Distributors Pvt Ltd; 28th Revised Edition 2016.
2. Khanna, P.N. Indian Practical Civil Engineers Handbook by Published by UBS Publishers’
Distributors (P) Ltd in 2012.

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Syllabus for [Link].-4th

Railway & Airport Engineering
Year Total Course Credit: 3
(Code: CVT-406)
(7th Semester)
Continuous Internal End semester
Mid-Term Examination L T P
Assessment examination
30 Marks 10 Marks 60 Marks 3 1 0
Course Outcomes:
CO1: Able to understand the transport system of the country.
CO2: Knowledge about various aspects of railway design
CO3: Able to understand various aspects of airport system and airport pavement design.
CO4: Understanding of Railway planning, design, construction and maintenance and planning and
design principles of Airports

[Link]. Topics Lecture

Hours
1 Introduction to Railways: 6
Role of Indian Railways in National Development – Railways for Urban
Transportation –LRT & MRTS, Alignment of Railway Lines: Engineering
Surveys for Track Alignment – Obligatory points -Conventional and Modern
methods
2 Permanent Way: 8
Components and their Functions: Rails - Types of Rails, Rail Fastenings, Concept
of Gauges, Coning of Wheels, Creeps and kinks Sleepers – Functions, Materials,
Density – Functions, Materials, Ballast less Tracks.
3 Geometric Design of Railway Tracks: 8
Gradients and Grade Compensation, Super-Elevation, Widening of Gauges in
Curves, Transition Curves, Horizontal/Vertical Curves. Design of tracks for
high speeds: Geometrical requirements, Challenges
4 Track maintenance and Rehabilitation: 8
Points and Crossings - Design of Turnouts, Working Principles, Automated
maintenance and upgrading. Signaling and Interlocking: Signaling,
Interlocking and Track Circuiting - Construction & Maintenance.
5 Airport: 10
Classification of airports; planning, Surveys and site selection of airports.
Runway Length, Patterns and orientation-wind rose diagram. Width and
grades of runway; Taxiways and aprons.
Difference between Highway and airport pavements; Introduction to
various design methods. Airport Drainage
Books Recommended:
1. Satish Chandra, M. M. Agarwal, "Railway Engineering", Oxford University Press
(Latest Edition).
2. S. Ponnuswamy, "Railway Transportation- Engineering, Operation and

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Management", Narosa Publishing House, New Delhi (Latest Edition).

3. Rangawala, S.C, “Railway Engineering”, Charotar Publishers, Anand (Latest Edition).
4. Arora, S.P. and Saxena, “Railway Engineering”, Dhanpat Rai Publishers, New Delhi
(Latest Edition).
5. Khanna, Arora and Jain, “Airport Planning and Design”, Nem Chand and
Brothers, Roorkee (Latest Edition).
6. Horren Jeff. “Airport Planning and Design”

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Syllabus for [Link].-4th

Fluvial Hydraulics Year
Total Course Credit: 3
(Code: CVT-406)
(7th Semester)
Continuous Internal End semester
Mid-Term Examination L T P
Assessment examination
30 Marks 10 Marks 60 Marks 3 1 0

Course Outcomes:
CO1 : To develop an understanding about the origin and properties of Sediments.
CO2 : To be able to understand the establishment of threshold of particle transport and formation
of various bed forms.
CO3 : To be able to understand the different aspects of channel roughness and resistance to flow
in rigid and mobile boundary channels.
CO4 : To be able to understand various features of bed load, suspended load and total load
transport.
CO5 : To be able to perform calculations leading to stable channel design.

Details of Course:

S. Contents Lecture
No. Hours
Introduction:
1 2
Sediment and fluvial hydraulics, nature of sediment problems.
Properties of sediment:
2 Particle size, shape, densit y, fall velocit y. Bulk properties viz particle 2
size distribution, specific weight, and porosit y.
Threshold of particle Transport:
3 Introduction, Incipient motion criteria: compo nent velocit y, lift 2
concept, critical tractive force (Shields and White’
Bed Forms:
4 Terminology, Theoretical anal ysis of bed forms, empirical and 4
graphical anal ysis, factors affecting bed forms.
Channel roughness and resistance to flow:
Resistance to flow with rigid boundary: Velocit y distribution
5 4
approach, Darey-Weibach formula, Chez ys formula, Manning’s
formula, sediment siz e and Manning’s coefficient .
Resistance to flow with movable boundary: Grain roughness and form
roughness, surface drag and form drag, different approaches viz. 2
Einstein;s, Einstein -Barbarosa, Engelund and Hanse n etc.
Bed Load Transport:
Introduction, Shear stress approaches viz, Duboys; Sheilds,
Kalinskes, etc. Energy Slope approaches viz Meyer -peter, meyer - 6
Peter and Mueller, Discharge approach, velocit y and Bed form
approaches, Probabilistic approach viz ? Einstein’s approach.
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Suspended Load Transport:

Introduction, general considerations, Exchange theory under
equilibrium conditions -The Rouse equation, effect of suspended 6
sediment on Z,K and velocit y distribution, Suspended load formulas
viz Lane and Kalinske, Eubsteub etc,
Total Load Transpsort:
Introduction; General approaches; Total Load Transport functions 4
based on –Einsteins bed load function, power concept, etc.
Stable Channel Design:
The empirical stable channel design, Tractive force method of stable
channel design: Drag distribution and resistance to motion, design 4
values for boundary shear, the stable cross section, Design by tractive
force method.

1. References:
1. Graf, W.H. Hydraulcis of Sediment Transport, McGraw Hill international
2. Garde, R.J. and Rangaraju, K.G. Mechanics of sediment transportation and alluvial stream
problems
3. Yang, Chih Ted ( 1996) Sedient Transport Theory and Practice, McGraw Hill Companies
Inc. New York.
4. Raudkivi, A.J. Loose Boundary Hydraulics, Pergamon Press.

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Advanced Geotechnical
Engineering Syllabus for [Link]. 7th
Total Course Credit: 3
Semester (Civil Engineering)
(Code: CVT406)
Class Assessment
Major
Midterm Examination (Assignments, interaction, L T P
Examination
tutorials, viva etc.)
30 Marks 10 Marks 60 Marks 2 1 0

CO 1: To understand the earth pressure analysis for sloping backfill, proportioning of retaining walls
and stability checks.
CO 2: To understand the analysis and design of pile foundations, Raft foundations.
CO 3: To understand the various aspects of environmental geotechniques, including the basics and design
of landfills.
CO 4: To learn the advanced methods of slope stability analysis
CO 5: To learn the basics of soil dynamics.
Detailed Syllabus:
Sr. Contact
No. Course Contents
Hours

EARTH RETAINING STRUCTURES:

1  Analysis and design earth retaining structures 08
 Seepage through anisotropic soils
GROUND IMPROVEMENT TECHNIQUES:
 Stone column and pre-consolidation
2 12
 Analysis and design of raft footings
 Analysis and design of pile foundations
ENVIRONMENTAL GEOTECHNICS:
Part-I: Evolution of Solid Waste
 Solid Waste-Sources, Types and Properties of Solid waste, Waste
Handling and Separation, Storage & Processing at Source
 Disposal & Residual Matter, Planning, Sitting & Permitting of
3 Waste management Facilities 12
Part –II: Landfill Engineering
 Introduction-Need for Landfills, Types of Landfills, Physical
Characteristics of Landfills.
 Barrier Systems -Concept of Barrier S yst ems & Engineering Design,
Transport Mechanism, Filter Criteria
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 Landfill Liners-Types of Landfill Liners, Engineering Properties,

Anal ysis, design & Construction of Liners, Leachete Collection
Pipes.
 Landfill Covers-Basic Concepts for Cover Systems, Components, Assessment,
Advantages & Disadvantages, Protection Layer, Barrier Layer
SOIL DYNAMICS:
4 Brief introduction; comparison of soil mechanics and soil dynamics; soil dynamic 06
properties; laboratory and field tests for determination of dynamic soil properties;
introduction to machine foundations; types of machine foundations

Total 38

References:
1. Shamsher, P. (1996) Analysis and Design of Retaining Structures against Earthquakes, American
Society of Civil Engineers
2. Bowles, J. E. (1988) Foundation Analysis and Design. New York: McGraw-Hill.
3. Mitchell, J. K and Soga, K. (2005). Fundamentals of Soil Behavior, John Wiley and Sons Inc.
4. Gulhati, S. K. and Datta, M. (2005). Geotechnical Engineering, Tata McGraw-Hill Education
5. Reddi, L. N. and Inyang, H. F. (2000). Geoenvironmental Engineering - Principles and Applications,
Marcel Dekker Inc.

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B TECH. 8th SEMESTER (Civil):

Course No. Course title L T P C

CVT450 Hydropower Engineering 2 2 0 4

CVT451 Bridge Design 3 1 0 4
CVP452 Project* 0 5 10 10
ELECTIVE COURSES
Rock Mechanics and Tunneling Technology
CVT454 Transportation Planning and Economics 2 1 0 3
Advanced Structural Analysis
Ground Improvement Techniques
CVT455 Earthquake Resistant Design 3 1 0 4
Environmental Engineering-II
Total Lecture Hours and Credits 30 25
*The evaluation will be done as per statutes.

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Hydropower Engineering Syllabus for [Link]. 8th

Total Course Credit: 4
(Code: CVT450) Semester (Civil Engineering)
Class Assessment
Major
Midterm Examination (Assignments, interaction, L T P
Examination
tutorials, viva etc.)
30 Marks 10 Marks 60 Marks 2 2 0
Course Outcomes:
CO1: Analyze and perform hydro power potential assessment studies.
CO2 Understand various types of hydro power developments.
CO3: Develop a knowledge related to various hydropower structures viz., canals, tunnels, penstocks,
dams, spillways, etc.
CO4: Appreciate and have basic knowledge about power house details – pertinent structures,
Transmission systems, and economic feasibility of hydropower plants.
Contact
S. No. Course Contents
Hours
Introduction 02
01. Introduction and historical Development, Hydropower development
Power equation, Assessment of potential, Comparison of Hydropower plant and
nuclear power plant

02 Classification High, medium and low Head schemes, Run off river plants, Storage 04
power station Tidal power plant, Recent experiences, Underground Power plant.
Pumped Storage Schemes, Various hydropower systems. Power demand, Role of
Hydropower grid.
03 Water Conveyance System 02
Introduction to Power Canals, Power canals, Alignment Design of Power Canals
Flumes, Covered conduits and Tunnels Penstocks, Types of penstocks
04 Dams 03
Arch dam and classification with example Buttress dam, types Design: basic
principles Design of gravity dams, Numerical questions for design of gravity dam
Construction of Gravity Dams
Details of construction of Gravity Dams
05 Embankment Dams 04
Introduction to embankment dams Types of embankment dams, considerations for
embankment dam Introduction to Earthen dams. Rock fill dams, types of rock fill
dams. Design considerations for embankment dams. Design of embankment dams
06 Spillway 05
Introduction, uses of spillway. Types of spillway, spillway as gate. Conditions for
spillway. Design of silting basin. Numerical questions

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07 Power House Details 03

Forebay, intake of a power house with general Introduction Layout of a power house,
site selection for a power house. Hydropower units arrangement, underground power
station
08 Transmission system 04
Introduction to transmission system Importance and use of transmission system

References:

1. Arora, K.R. “Irrigation water power and Water Resources Engineering”,

Standard Publisher Distributors, Delhi. 2002
2. Dandekar, M.M. “Water Power Engineering” , Vikas Publishing House Gaziabad, U.P.
India 1985

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Bridge Design Syllabus for [Link]. 8th

Total Course Credit: 4
(Code: CVT451) Semester (Civil Engineering)
Class Assessment
Major
Midterm Examination (Assignments, interaction, L T P
Examination
tutorials, viva etc.)
30 Marks 10 Marks 60 Marks 3 1 0

Course Outcomes:
CO1: Classify different types of bridges and demonstrate fundamental knowledge of design of bridges
and understand hydrologic and hydraulic aspects of waterway bridges.
CO2: Use influence lines to calculate maximum effects (forces) due to standard moving vehicle loads
prescribed in IRC Codes. Select an appropriate load system as per IRC-6 and evaluate design forces
and moments in bridges.
CO3: Design the slab culvert
CO4: Design the Truss type bridges including cross beams and stringers.
CO5: Design Plate Girder Bridges both composite and non-composite.
CO6: Design slabs for all types of bridges.
Contact
S. No. Course Contents
Hours
Introduction
Historical evolution of bridges. Types of bridges. Modern trends in bridge
engineering.
Bridge loading standards
Evolution of bridge loading standards. Indian Roads Congress bridge loading
01. standards. Impact factors. Comparative analysis of highway loading standards. 08
Indian Railway bridge loading standards. Track load and wheel load.
Influence line diagrams
Introduction to influence line diagrams
Use of influence line diagrams to calculate effect of moving loads on the bridge.
Influence line diagram and IRC codes.
Evaluation of design loads and moment forces in bridges.
02 Slab culvert 10
Introduction to slab culvert. General features of slab culvert. Design coefficients for
flexural members. Analysis of slab decks. Design aids and tables for R/C bridge deck
slabs. Design of R/C slab culvert for IRC class AA loads.
03 Steel Truss Bridges 10
Introduction to steel truss. General features of steel trussed bridges. Types of trusses.
Analysis of truss frames. Design features of trusses. Design examples of truss
bridges.
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04 Plate girder bridges. 06

Introduction to plate girder bridges. General features of plate girder bridges.
Composite plate girder bridges and design principles. Design examples of plate
girder bridges. Non composite plate girder bridges. Design principles. Design
examples of non-composite plate girder bridges.
References:
1. Design of Bridges N. Krishna Raju Oxford and IBH Publishing House
2. Essentials of Bridge Engineering Johnson Victor, D. Oxford and IBH Publishing House
3. Design of Highway Bridges Barker RM & Puckett JA WILEY
4. Bridge Engineering Ponnuswamy, S McGraw Hill

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Course Title: Rock Mechanics

and Tunneling Technology Syllabus for [Link]. 8th
Total Course Credit: 3
Semester (Civil Engineering)
(Code: CVT454)
Class Assessment
Major
Midterm Examination (Assignments, interaction, L T P
Examination
tutorials, viva etc.)
30 Marks 10 Marks 60 Marks 2 1 0
Course Outcomes:
CO1- Predict and validate the long-term strength and behavior of fractured rock
CO2-Concerned with the stability of engineering structures.
CO3-Influence of geological conditions on design and construction of tunnels.
CO4-The designing, planning, construction, maintenance and safety of tunnels.

Contact
S. No. Course Contents
Hours
Rock Mechanics 06
01.
Introduction to rock mechanics and rock engineering.
02 Physical and Mechanical Properties of Rocks. Laboratory Testing. 03
03 Foundations and slope stability: foundations on discontinuous rock, slope instability 03
basic mechanisms.
04 Rock reinforcement and rock support: underlying principles, similarities and 03
differences. Rock Bolting.
05 Introduction to tunneling: Fundamental definitions, tunneling art and engineering, 05
historical development, Classification of tunnels.

06 Geological aspects of tunneling: Geological investigation, evaluation and 08

appreciation, importance of geological knowledge, aim of geological investigation,
principal elements of exploration program, Influence of geological conditions on
design and construction of tunnels.
07 Methods of Tunneling in soft and hard rock. Lining of tunnels. Tunnel supports. 05
References:
1. Brown, E.T.; Analytical and Computational Methods in Engineering Rock Mechanics,
CBS Publishers and Distributors, New Delhi.
2. Goodman, P.E.; Introduction to Rock Mechanics, John Wiley & Sons.
3. Design and Construction of Tunnels: Analysis of Controlled Deformations in Rock and
Soils(ADECO‐RS) by Pietro Lunardi
4. Tunneling and Tunnel Mechanics: A Rational Approach to Tunneling by D. Kolymbas.
5. Introduction to Tunnel Construction (Applied Geotechnics) by David Chapman, Nicole Metje
and Alfred Stärk.
6. Tunneling to the Center of the Earth: Stories (P.S.) by Kevin Wilson. Quantum Theory of
Tunneling by Mohsen Razavy.
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Transportation Planning &

Economics Syllabus for [Link]. 8th
Total Course Credit: 3
Semester (Civil Engineering)
(Code: CVT454)
Class Assessment
Major
Midterm Examination (Assignments, interaction, L T P
Examination
tutorials, viva etc.)
30 Marks 10 Marks 60 Marks 2 1 0
Course Outcomes:
CO1- To get to understand the basics and scope of transportation planning and transportation economics,
transportation planning issues.
CO2-To learn about Public Transportation: public transport modes, desirable characteristics of public
transport systems, transit system operations, route development, stopping policy, stop location,
scheduling, capacity of transit systems, socially optimal pricing
CO3- To understand transport planning process, transportation and land use, transport planning
strategies, transport planning models, travel demand analysis, operational transportation and land
use models.
CO4-To learn transport economics and finance: pavement economics- construction cost; maintenance
cost and vehicle operation cost, economic evaluation of highway projects- different methods;
comparison of evaluation techniques, freight transport-trends and economic growth.

Contact
S. No. Course Contents
Hours
Transportation Planning 03
01. Scope Of Transportation Planning Scope Of Transportation Economics
Transportation Planning Issues

02 Public Transportation 08
Public Transportation: public transport modes
Desirable Characteristics Of Public Transport Systems, Transit System Operations
Route Development, Stopping Policy, Stop Location, Scheduling
Travel Demand Analysis, Operational Transportation And Land Use Models
03 Transport Analysis And Forecasting 12
Transport Planning Process. Transportation And Land Use. Transport Planning
Strategies. Travel Demand Analysis. Growth Factor Models. Synthetic Models-1
Synthetic Models-2
04 Transport Economics And Finance 12
Construction Cost; Maintenance Cost And Vehicle Operation Cost
Economic Evaluation Of Highway Projects- Basic Principles; Time Value Of
Money. Net Present Value (NPV) Method; Benefit-Cost (B/C) Ratio Method
Internal Rate Of Return (IRR) Method. Freight Transport-Trends And Economic
Growth

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References:
1. Transport Planning and Traffic Engineering by CA O’Flaherty, John Wiley & Sons, Inc.,
New York; Toronto
2. Transportation Engineering and Planning by Papacostas&Prevedouros, Prentice-Hall of
India Private Ltd, New Delhi-110001
3. Principles of Transportation Engineering by Chakarborty& Das, Prentice-Hall of India
Private Ltd, New Delhi-110001
4. Urban Transportation Planning by Meyer & Miller, McGraw Hill, New Delhi.

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Course Title: Advanced Syllabus for B. Tech. 8th

Structural Analysis Semester (Civil Total Course Credit: 4
Techniques (Code: CVT454) Engineering)
Class Assessment
Major
Midterm Examination (Assignments, interaction, L T P
Examination
tutorials, viva etc.)
30 Marks 10 Marks 60 Marks 2 2 0

Course Outcomes:
1. To impart understanding of various aspects related to matrix element methods of structural
analysis.
2. Introduction to Finite Element Analysis of Structural Analysis
3. To impart understanding of plane stress and plain strain problems

[Link]. Topic/contents Lecture

Hours
1 MATRIX METHODS OF STRUCTURAL ANALYSIS: 20
Introduction to matrix stiffness and flexibility methods. Formulation of stiffness
matrix for Simple Planar Elements, Trusses and beams. Analysis of Planar Trusses
and Beams using – Direct Stiffness method. Application of matrix displacement
method to Rigid jointed frames.
2 FINITE ELEMENT METHOD: 16
Introduction to Finite Element Method of Structural Analysis. Review of Principle
of Virtual work. Formulation of element stiffness matrix for one dimensional bar
and beam element. Application to bar elements with varying areas of cross sections
and beams with varying moment of inertia. Plane stress and plane strain problems,
use of higher order elements.

1. Books Recommended:
1. Fundamentals of Structural Analysis ; Harry H. West . John Wiley & Sons.
2. Matrix Analysis of Framed Structures ; Gere and Weaver , CBS Publishers & Distributors.
3. Indeterminate Structural Analysis ; C.K. Wang , Mc-Graw Hill International Edition.
4. Concepts and Elements of Finite Element Analysis; Robert D. Cook.
5. Matrix and Finite Element Displacement analysis of Structures ; D.J Dawe

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Course Title: Ground

Syllabus for B. Tech. 8th
Improvement Total Course Credit: 4
Semester (Civil Engineering)
Techniques (Code: CVT455)
Class Assessment (Assignments, Major
Midterm Examination L T P
interaction, tutorials, viva etc.) Examination
30 Marks 10 Marks 60 Marks 2 2 0

Course Outcomes:
CO1: The various aspects related to liquid, solid and gaseous waste
CO2 Quantification and projection of waste produced by communities.
CO3: Segregation and treatment of various types of wastes produced
CO4: Environmental effects of various types of wastes.

Detailed Syllabus:
Sr. Contact
Course Contents
No. Hours
Introduction:
01. Soil Types, Soil Investigation & Classification, Ground Modification/Stabilization,
Need for Engineered Ground Improvement, Classification of Ground Improvement 08
Techniques, Suitability, Feasibility and Desirability of Ground Improvement
Techniques, Current & Future Developments
Ground Improvement Techniques Mechanical Modification:
Introduction to Mechanical Modification, Principles of Soil Densification,
02 06
Properties of Compacted Soil, Compaction Control, Specification of Compaction,
Requirements, Types of Compaction Equipment
Hydraulic Modification:
Objectives & Techniques, Dewatering Systems, Soil‐Water Relationships, Single&
03 06
Multiple Well Formulas, Drainage of Slopes, Filtration & Seepage Control, Pre
loading & Vertical Drains, Electro kinetic Dewatering & Stabilization.
Chemical Modification/Stabilization:
Effect of various admixtures on Engineering Properties of
04 Soils such as: Cement, Lime, Fly ash, Bitumen, Cement Lime Fly ash. Other 06
chemical additives such as NaCL, CaCL2 ,CaSO4 , Ca (OH)2 , NaOH etc.,
Grouting‐ Applications to Embankments, Foundations& Sensitive Soils,
Admixtures in Pavement Design.

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Thermal Modification:
Thermal Properties of Soils, Heat Treatment of Soils, Ground Freezing, Strength
&Behaviour of Frozen Ground.
05 06
Modification By Inclusions & Confinement:
Evolution of Soil Reinforcement, Applications of Geosynthetics Material in Civil
Engineering, Soil Nailing, Soil Anchors, Soil Confinement by Formwork.

Total 32

References:
1. Methods of Treatment of Unstable Ground : Belt – Butterworths, 1975
2. Engineering Principles of Ground Modification: Manfired, R. H.
3. Engineering Treatment of Soils : Bell, F. G
4. Geosynthetics for Soil Improvement : ASCE, GST No. 18,New York
5. Grouting Theory & Practice : Nonveiller, E
6. Soil Stabilization : Ingles, O. G. &Metcalf, J. B.

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Earthquake Resistant Design Syllabus for [Link]. 8th

Total Course Credit: 4
(Code: CVT455) Semester (Civil Engineering)
Class Assessment
Major
Midterm Examination (Assignments, interaction, L T P
Examination
tutorials, viva etc.)
30 Marks 10 Marks 60 Marks 3 1 0
Course Outcomes:
CO1 Introduction to some important definitions/ concepts, terminology, etc. about Engineering
seismology such as origin of earthquakes, propagation of seismic waves, key ground motion
characteristics in the form of response spectrum and Design response spectrum.
CO2 Response of building structures under ground motion followed by computation of seismic forces
on buildings based on various methods (equivalent static method, dynamic analysis (i.e. Modal analysis)
also called response spectrum method) as per IS 1893 code.
CO3 Seismic design and detailing of RCC elements as per IS 13920 code.
CO4 Seismic design of brick masonry buildings as per IS- 4326 code and repair of buildings as per IS-
13935.

S. Course Contents Contact

No. Hours
01. Introduction to Earthquakes, Acceleration time history, Response Spectrum, 08
Design Spectra.
02 Response of buildings subjected to ground motion based on modal analysis. 06
03 Seismic design of R.C.C Structures (upto 2‐Storey Buildings) based on 07
Codal provisions IS:1893.
04 Seismic design of brick masonry structures based on Codal provisions. 06
05 Detailing of R.C.C. Elements as per IS:13920. 06
Repair and seismic strengthening of buildings IS:13935
References:
1. Earthquake Resistant Design of buildings Manish Shirkhinde and Pankaj Agarwal
2. Earthquake Resistant Design and risk reduction David. J. Dowrick
3. Earthquake Resistant Design by James .[Link]
4. Earthquake resistant design of structures by S.K Duggal.

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Environmental Engineering Syllabus for [Link]. 8th

Total Course Credit: 4
(Code: CVT455) Semester (Civil Engineering)
Class Assessment
Major
Midterm Examination (Assignments, interaction, L T P
Examination
tutorials, viva etc.)
30 Marks 10 Marks 60 Marks 3 1 0

Course Outcomes:
CO1: The various aspects related to liquid, solid and gaseous waste
CO2 Quantification and projection of waste produced by communities.
CO3: Segregation and treatment of various types of wastes produced
CO4: Environmental effects of various types of wastes.

Course Details:

[Link] Contents Lecture

Hours
1. Environment and its importance:
Importance of clean Environment, co-existence, habitat and eco systems. 2
2. Environmental pollution:
Sources of pollution to Land, Water and Air. General effects of pollution.
6
Pollution by sewage. Nature and types of sewages (domestic, Industrial etc).
Calculation of storm water and sewage.
3. Sewage disposal: -
Methods of sewage disposal, effects of disposal on land and in water bodies,
8
Self-purification of streams, BOD calculations, Design of sewers, Types of
sewers
4. Unit operations in sewage treatment:
Unit operations in Sewage treatment, screening, grit removal, sedimentation,
10
filtration, Activated sludge process. Septic and Imhoff tanks, soakages for
isolated systems.
5 Prevention for ground water contamination. 2
6 Solid Waste management:
Solid waste management, Constituents of solid waste, Sanitary land filling, 4
Composting, Incineration
7 Air pollution: -
Air pollution, Air quality standards, measurement of air pollution, factors 4
responsible for pollution, engineering measures to check air pollution.
Total 36

Suggested books

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[Link] Name of Books/ Authors/ Publishers Year of

Publication
1. Modi P. N.,” Waste water Treatment” 2005
2. McGhee, T.J., “Water Supply and Sewerage”, McGraw Hill 1991
3. Hammer, M.J. and Hammer M.J., “ Water and Waste Water Technology”
Prentice Hall of India 2000
4. Nathanson J.A. “ Basic Environmental Technology” 5th Ed. 2009
5. Viessman W. and Hammer M.J. “ Water Supply and Pollution Control” 6th Ed.
Addison Wesley Longman 1999
6 Dhameja, Suresh K. Environmental Engineering and management
7 Sincero and Sincero. Environmental Engg,( A Design Approach)

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