4th semester syllabus download for Civil Engineering


SEMESTER IV
CODE NO. COURSE TITLE
L T P C
THEORY

CE 9251 Strength of Materials – II 3 0 0 3
CE 9252 Construction Techniques and Practices 3 0 0 3
CE 9253 Applied Hydraulics Engineering 3 1 0 4
CE 9254 Surveying – II 3 0 0 3
CE 9255 Soil Mechanics 3 0 0 3
GE 9261 Environmental Science and Engineering 3 0 0 3
PRACTICAL
CE 9256 Hydraulics Engineering Laboratory 0 0 3 2
CE 9257 Survey Practical - II 0 0 4 2
TOTAL 18 1 7 23
CE 9251 STRENGTH OF MATERIALS – II L T P C
3 0 0 3
OBJECTIVE:

To learn the computation of deflection of beams and trusses using energy principles, analysis
of indeterminate beams and columns, state of stress in three dimensions.
UNIT I ENERGY PRINCIPLES 10
Strain energy and strain energy density – Strain energy in axial force - shear, flexure and
torsion – Castigliano’s and Engessor’s theorems – Principle of virtual work – Application of
energy theorems for computing deflections in beams, pin jointed frames – Maxwell’s
reciprocal theorem.
UNIT II INDETERMINATE BEAMS 9
Propped Cantilever and Fixed Beams – Fixed end moments reactions, slope and deflection
for standard cases of loading –– Continuous beams – support reactions and moments –
Theorem of three moments – Shear Force and Bending Moment Diagrams
UNIT III COLUMNS 8
Behaviour of short and long columns. Euler’s theory of long columns – Critical loads for
prismatic columns with different end conditions - Rankine-Gordon Formula - Eccentrically
loaded long columns -Eccentrically loaded short columns - middle third rule – core of section .
UNIT IV STATE OF STRESS IN THREE DIMENSIONS 8
Determination of principal stresses and principal planes – volumetric strain – Theories of
failure – Principal stress, principal strain, shear stress, strain energy and distortion energy
theories – Application in analysis of stress, load carrying capacity and design of members.
Interaction problems - interaction curves.
UNIT V ADVANCED TOPICS 10
Unsymmetrical bending of beams - symmetrical and unsymmetrical sections, shear centre –
stresses on curved beams for simple solid sections – Winkler Bach Formula – Thick cylinders
– Compound cylinders - Residual stresses – Stress concentration – Fatigue and fracture.
TOTAL: 45 PERIODS
TEXT BOOKS:

1. Irwing H.Shames, James M.Pitarresi, “Introduction to Solid Mechanics, Prentice Hall of
India, New Delhi 2002.
2. Rajput, R.K, Strength Of Materials - S.Chand & Co, New Delhi, 1996
3. Srinath, L.S, “Advanced Mechanics of Solids”, Tata McGraw Hill Publishing Company Ltd.
New Delhi 2004
4. Bedi, D.S., “Strength of Materials”, Khanna Book Publishing Co. (P) Ltd. Delhi 2000
REFERENCES:
1. Malhotra, D.R. Gupta, H.C., “The Strength of Materials”, Satya Prakashan, No. (Tech.
India Publications), New Delhi 1995.
2. William A.Nash, Theory and Problems of Strength of Materials, Schaum’s Outline Series,
McGraw Hill International Editions, Third Edition, 1994.
3. Punmia, B.C, Ashok Kumar Jain,, Arun Kumar Jain “ Strength of Materials and Theory of
Structures” Volume I and II, Lakshmi publications, New Delhi, 1998
4. Andrew Pytel Ferdinard L.Singer, “Strength of Materials”, International Student Edition
(ISE Reprint), Harper Collins College Division, 1999.
5. Timeshenko, S.P. & Young D.H., “Elements of Strength of Materials, V Edition, Affiliated
East-West Press Pvt. Ltd. New Delhi, 1998.
CE 9252 CONSTRUCTION TECHNIQUES AND PRACTICES L T P C
3 0 0 3
OBJECTIVE:

To make aware of the various techniques and practices on various stages of concreting,
masonry works, service requirements, rehabilitation works and careful selection of suitable
construction equipment.
UNIT I CONCRETE TECHNOLOGY 12
High grade cements – Advances in manufacture of cement –concrete chemicals and
applications – concepts of mix design – statistical quality control of concrete – Mix Design as
per BIS and ACI methods – Process of manufacture of concrete – Batching – Mixing –
Transporting – Placing – Compaction of concrete – Curing – Finishing - Testing of fresh and
hardened concrete – Non-destructive testing.
UNIT II CONSTRUCTION PRACTICES 10
Types of Foundations – Stones masonry – Brick masonry – Composite masonry – Cavity
walls – Flooring – Formwork – Centering and Shuttering sheet piles – Slip and moving forms –
Roofs and roof covering – Joints in Concrete – Plastering and Pointing – Shoring –
Scafflolding – Under pinning – Submerge Structures.
UNIT III SERVICE REQUIREMENTS 8
Painting, Distempering and white washing – Fire Protection – Thermal insulation – Ventilation
and air conditioning – Acoustics and Sound insulation – Damp proofing – Termite proofing.
UNIT IV REPAIR AND REHABILIATION WORKS 7
Causes of damage and deterioration in masonry and concrete structures – Symptoms and
Diagnosis – Common types of repairs.
UNIT V CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT 8
Selection of equipment for earthwork, concreting, material hardening and erection of
structures – Dewatering and pumping equipments.
TOTAL: 45 PERIODS
TEXT BOOKS:

1. P.C.Varghese, “Building Constructions “, Prentice Hall, 2007
2. M.S.Shetty, “Concrete Technology” (Theory and Practice), S.Chand & Company Ltd., 2003.
3. A.R.Santhakumar, “Concrete Technology” Oxford IBH, 2006.
REFERENCES:
1. Arora, S.P. and Bindra, S.P., “Building Construction”, Dhanpat Rai and Sons, 1997
2. Punmia, B.C., “Building Construction”, Laxmi Publications (P) Ltd., 1993
3. Peurifoy, R.L., “Form work for Concrete Structures”, McGraw Hill Book Co., 1999.
4. Gambhir, M.L., “Concrete Technology”, Tata McGraw Hill Publishing Company, 1995.
5. Neville A.M., “Properties of Concrete” fourth edition, Pearson Education Ltd. 200415
CE 9253 APPLIED HYDRAULICS ENGINEERING L T P C
3 1 0 4

OBJECTIVE:

To introduce the students to various hydraulic engineering problems like open channel flows
and hydraulic machines. At the completion of the course, the student should be able to relate
the theory and practice of problems in hydraulic engineering.
UNIT I OPEN CHANNEL FLOW 12
Steady uniform flow - Best hydraulic sections for uniform flow - Specific energy and specific
force.
UNIT II STEADY GRADUALLY VARIED FLOWS 13
Dynamic equation - Water surface flow profile classifications - Profile determination by
graphical method, direct step method and standard step methods.
UNIT III RAPIDLY VARIED FLOWS 11
Hydraulic jumps - Types - Energy dissipation - Surges and surge through channel transitions.
UNIT IV TURBO MACHINES 13
Turbines – Classification - Reaction turbines – Francis turbine, Radial flow turbines, draft tube
and cavitation - Propeller and Kaplan turbines - Impulse turbines - Performance of turbines -
Similarity laws; Centrifugal pumps - Minimum speed to start the pump – NPSH - Cavitation in
pumps - Operating characteristics - Multistage pumps.
UNIT V POSITIVE DISPLACEMENT PUMPS 11
Reciprocating pumps - Negative slip - Flow separation conditions - Air vessels, indicator
diagrams and its variations - Savings in work done - Rotary pumps.
L: 45 + T:15 TOTAL: 60 PERIODS
TEXT BOOKS:

1. Subramanya K., Flow in open channels, Tata McGraw Hill, New Delhi 1994.
2. Jain. A.K., Fluid Mechanics, Khanna Publishers, Delhi. 1996.
REFERENCES:
1. Ven Te Chow, Open Channel Hydraulics, McGraw Hill, New York, 1959.
2. Mays L. W., Water Resources Engineering, John Wiley and Sons (WSE), New York, 2004.
3. Modi P.N. and Seth S.M., Hydraulics and Fluid Mechanics, Standard Book House, New
Delhi, 1995
4. Srivastava. R., Flow through open channels, Oxford University Press, New Delhi, 2008.
CE 9254 SURVEYING - II L T P C
3 0 0 3
OBJECTIVE:

The objective of this course is to equip the students with advanced methods of surveying and
to introduce elements of photogrammetry, electromagnetic distance measurement,
cartography, hydrographic surveying and cadastral surveying.
UNIT I TACHEOMETRIC SURVEYING 6
Tacheometric systems - Tangential, stadia and subtense methods - Stadia systems -
Horizontal and inclined sights - Vertical and normal staffing - Fixed and movable hairs - Stadia
constants - Anallactic lens - Subtense bar.
UNIT II CONTROL SURVEYING 8
Working from whole to part - Horizontal and vertical control methods - Triangulation - Signals -
Base line - Instruments and accessories - Corrections - Satellite station - Reduction to centre
– Trignometrical levelling - Single and reciprocal observations - Modern trends.
UNIT III SURVEY ADJUSTMENTS 8
Errors - Sources, precautions and corrections - Classification of errors - True and most
probable values - weighted observations - Method of equal shifts - Principle of least squares -
Normal equation - Correlates - Level nets - Adjustment of simple triangulation networks.
UNIT IV ASTRONOMICAL SURVEYING 11
Celestial sphere - Astronomical terms and definitions - Motion of sun and stars - Apparent
altitude and corrections - Celestial co-ordinate systems - Different time systems - Nautical
almanac - Star constellations - Practical astronomy - Field observations and calculations for
azimuth.
UNIT V MISCELLANY 12
Electromagnetic distance measurement - Carrier waves - Principles - Instruments -
Trilateration –Total Station - GPS Surveying - Hydrographic Surveying - Tides - MSL -
Sounding and methods - Location of soundings and methods - Three point problem - Strength
of fix - Sextants and station pointer - River surveys - Measurement of current and discharge -
Cadastral surveying - Definition - Uses - Legal values - Scales and accuracies.
TOTAL: 45 PERIODS
TEXT BOOKS:

1. Bannister A. and Raymond S., Surveying, ELBS, Sixth Edition, 1992.
2. Heribert Kahmen and Wolfgang Faig, Surveying, Walter de Gruyter, 1995.
3. Kanetkar T.P., Surveying and Levelling, Vols. I and II, United Book Corporation, Pune,
1994.
4. Punmia B.C., Surveying, Vols. I, II and III, Laxmi Publications, 1989.
REFERENCES:
1. Clark D., Plane and Geodetic Surveying, Vols. I and II, C.B.S. Publishers and Distributors,
Delhi, Sixth Edition, 1971.
2. James M.Anderson and Edward M.Mikhail, Introduction to Surveying, McGraw Hill Book
Company, 1985.
3. Wolf P.R., Elements of Photogrammetry, McGraw Hill Book Company, Second Edition,
1986.17
4. Robinson A.H., Sale R.D. Morrison J.L. and Muehrche P.C., Elements of Cartography,
John Wiley and Sons, New York, Fifth Edition, 1984.
5. Schofield,W., Engineering Surveying, Butterworth –Heinemann, London, 5th Edition, 2001
CE 9255 SOIL MECHANICS L T P C
3 0 0 3
OBJECTIVE:

To impart knowledge on behaviour and the performance of saturated soil. At the end of this
course student attains adequate knowledge in assessing both Physical and Engineering
behaviour of soils, mechanism of stress transfer in two-phase systems and stability analysis of
slope.
UNIT I SOIL CLASSIFICATION AND COMPACTION 9
Nature of soil – phase relationships – Soil description and classification for engineering
purposes, their significance – BIS Classification system – Soil compaction – Theory,
comparison of laboratory and field compaction methods – Factors influencing compaction
behaviour of soils.
UNIT II SOIL WATER AND WATER FLOW 7
Soil water – static pressure in water – capillary stress – Permeability measurement in the
laboratory and field – pumping in and pumping out tests – factors influencing permeability of
soils – Seepage – introduction to flow net – Simple problems (sheet pile and wier).
UNIT III STRESS DISTRIBUTION AND SETTLEMENT 11
Effective stress concepts in soils – Stress distribution in soil media – Boussinesq theory - Use
of Newmarks influence chart – Components of settlement –– immediate and consolidation
settlement – Terzaghi’s one dimensional consolidation theory – computation of rate of
settlement- t and log t methods - Factors influencing settlement characteristics of soils.
UNIT IV SHEAR STRENGTH 9
Shear strength of cohesive and cohesionless soils – Mohr – Coulomb failure theory –
Measurement of shear strength, direct shear – Triaxial compression, UCC and Vane shear
tests – Cyclic loading – Pore pressure parameters.
UNIT V SLOPE STABILITY 9
Slope failure mechanisms – Types of slopes and infinite slopes – finite slopes – Total stress
analysis for saturated clay – Fellenius method - Friction circle method – Use of stability
number - slope protection measures.
TOTAL: 45 PERIODS
TEXT BOOKS:

1. Murthy, V.N.S., “Textbook of Soil Mechanics and Foundation Engineering”, CBS
Publishers and Distributors, New Delhi., 2007.
2. Gopal Ranjan and Rao A.S.R. “Basic and applied soil mechanics”, Wiley Eastern Ltd. New
Delhi (India), 2000.
3. Arora K.R. “Soil Mechanics and Foundation Engineering”, Standard Publishers and
Distributors, New Delhi, 2002.
REFERENCES:
1. McCarthy D.F., “Essentials of Soil Mechanics and Foundations”. Prentice-Hall, 2002.
2. Coduto, D.P., Geotechnical Engineering – Principles and practices, Prentice Hall of India
Pvt.Ltd. New Delhi,2002.
3. Das, B.M., Principles of Geotechnical Engineering”. Thomson Brooks/coles, Singapore, 5th
Edition, 2002.
GE 9261 ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING L T P C
3 0 0 3
AIM

To create awareness in every engineering graduate about the importance of environment, the
effect of technology on the environment and ecological balance and make them sensitive to
the environment problems in every professional endeavour that they participates
OBJECTIVE:
At the end of this course the student is expected to understand what constitutes the
environment, what are precious resources in the environment, how to conserve these
resources, what is the role of a human being in maintaining a clean environment and useful
environment for the future generations and how to maintain ecological balance and preserve
bio-diversity. The role of government and non-government organization in environment
managements.
UNIT I ENVIRONMENT, ECOSYSTEMS AND BIODIVERSITY 14
Definition, scope and importance of environment – need for public awareness - concept of an
ecosystem – structure and function of an ecosystem – producers, consumers and
decomposers – energy flow in the ecosystem – ecological succession – food chains, food
webs and ecological pyramids – Introduction, types, characteristic features, structure and
function of the (a) forest ecosystem (b) grassland ecosystem (c) desert ecosystem (d) aquatic
ecosystems (ponds, streams, lakes, rivers, oceans, estuaries) – Introduction to biodiversity
definition: genetic, species and ecosystem diversity – biogeographical classification of India –
value of biodiversity: consumptive use, productive use, social, ethical, aesthetic and option
values – Biodiversity at global, national and local levels – India as a mega-diversity nation –
hot-spots of biodiversity – threats to biodiversity: habitat loss, poaching of wildlife, man-wildlife
conflicts – endangered and endemic species of India – conservation of biodiversity: In-situ and
ex-situ conservation of biodiversity.
Field study of common plants, insects, birds
Field study of simple ecosystems – pond, river, hill slopes, etc.
UNIT II ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION 8
Definition – causes, effects and control measures of: (a) Air pollution (b) Water pollution (c)
Soil pollution (d) Marine pollution (e) Noise pollution (f) Thermal pollution (g) Nuclear hazards
– soil waste management: causes, effects and control measures of municipal solid wastes –
role of an individual in prevention of pollution – pollution case studies – disaster management:
floods, earthquake, cyclone and landslides.
Field study of local polluted site – Urban / Rural / Industrial / Agricultural. 19
UNIT III NATURAL RESOURCES 10
Forest resources: Use and over-exploitation, deforestation, case studies- timber extraction,
mining, dams and their effects on forests and tribal people – Water resources: Use and overutilization of surface and ground water, floods, drought, conflicts over water, dams-benefits
and problems – Mineral resources: Use and exploitation, environmental effects of extracting
and using mineral resources, case studies – Food resources: World food problems, changes
caused by agriculture and overgrazing, effects of modern agriculture, fertilizer-pesticide
problems, water logging, salinity, case studies – Energy resources: Growing energy needs,
renewable and non renewable energy sources, use of alternate energy sources. case studies
– Land resources: Land as a resource, land degradation, man induced landslides, soil erosion
and desertification – role of an individual in conservation of natural resources – Equitable use
of resources for sustainable lifestyles.
Field study of local area to document environmental assets – river / forest / grassland / hill /
mountain.
UNIT IV SOCIAL ISSUES AND THE ENVIRONMENT 7
From unsustainable to sustainable development – urban problems related to energy – water
conservation, rain water harvesting, watershed management – resettlement and rehabilitation
of people; its problems and concerns, case studies – role of non-governmental organizationenvironmental ethics: Issues and possible solutions – climate change, global warming, acid
rain, ozone layer depletion, nuclear accidents and holocaust, case studies. – wasteland
reclamation – consumerism and waste products – environment production act – Air
(Prevention and Control of Pollution) act – Water (Prevention and control of Pollution) act –
Wildlife protection act – Forest conservation act – enforcement machinery involved in
environmental legislation- central and state pollution control boards- Public awareness.
UNIT V HUMAN POPULATION AND THE ENVIRONMENT 6
Population growth, variation among nations – population explosion – family welfare
programme – environment and human health – human rights – value education – HIV / AIDS
– women and child welfare – role of information technology in environment and human health
– Case studies.
TOTAL: 45 PERIODS
TEXT BOOKS:

1. Gilbert M.Masters, “Introduction to Environmental Engineering and Science”, 2nd  edition,
Pearson Education, 2004.
2. Benny Joseph, “Environmental Science and Engineering”, Tata McGraw-Hill, New Delhi,
2006.
REFERENCES:
1. R.K. Trivedi, “Handbook of Environmental Laws, Rules, Guidelines, Compliances and
Standards”, Vol. I and II, Enviro Media.
2. Cunningham, W.P. Cooper, T.H. Gorhani, “Environmental Encyclopedia”, Jaico Publ.,
House, Mumbai, 2001.
3. Dharmendra S. Sengar, “Environmental law”, Prentice hall of India PVT LTD, New Delhi,
2007.
4. Rajagopalan. R, “Environmental Studies-From Crisis to Cure”, Oxford University Press,
2005.

CE 9256 HYDRAULICS ENGINEERING LABORATORY L T P C
0 0 3 2
OBJECTIVE:

Student should be able to verify the principles studied in theory by conducting the experiments
1. FLOW MEASUREMENT
Calibration of Flow Measuring instruments like Venturimeter, Orificemeter and Rotometer
2. LOSSES IN PIPES
Estimation of major and minor losses in pipes
3. PUMPS
Performance characteristics of pumps
4. TURBINES
Performance characteristics of turbines
5. WATER MANAGEMENT PARAMETERS
Recording and Non-Recording raingauges, pan evaporation, measurements, Double ring
infiltrometer test and estimation of water management parameters such as soil water, field
capacity, infiltration capacity.
TOTAL: 45 PERIODS
REFERENCE:

1. Hydraulic Laboratory Manual, Centre for Water Resources, Anna University, 2004.21
CE 9257 SURVEY PRACTICALS - II L T P C
0 0 4 2
OBJECTIVE:

The objective of this course is to train the students to acquire skill in making precise
measurements and obtaining accurate results.
1. Setting out works - Foundation marking - Simple curve (right/left-handed) – Transition
curve.
2. Theodolite Traversing
3. Heights and Distances – Triangulation problem – Single plane method
4. Tacheometry - Tangential system - Stadia system - Subtense system.
5. Field observation on SUN to calculate azimuth.
6. Experiments on Total Station – GPS.
7. Study of Micro Optic Theodolite - Digital Theodolite.
TOTAL: 60 PERIODS

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