CE 9405 Railways and Airports Engineering syllabus download

CE 9405 RAILWAYS AND AIRPORTS ENGINEERING L T P C
3 0 0 3
OBJECTIVE:
To introduce the students about the various types of transport like Railways and airways,
planning and design principles of construction of railway track and airport terminals will be
covered with an exposure on standards
UNIT I RAILWAY PLANNING AND CONSTRUCTION 9
Route alignment surveys, modern methods – Elements of permanent way – Rails, sleepers,
ballast, rail fixtures and fastenings, coning of wheels, creep in rails, defects in rails –
Geometric design of railway track, gradient, super elevation, widening of guage on curves
UNIT II RAILWAY STATION YARDS AND OPERATIONS 9
Planning and development of railway station yards, –Turnouts, points and crossings –
Signalling - Interlocking, track circuiting – Modern developments in railways, urban railways,
underground and tube railways–Basic planning for MRTS and Suburban railways–Electric
traction
UNIT III RAILWAY CONSTRUCTION AND MAINTENANCE 9
Earthwork – Stabilization of track on poor soil- Tunneling - Methods, drainage and ventilation
– Construction and maintenance of tracks – uniguage – Maintenance of rolling stocks and
signals
UNIT IV AIRPORT PLANNING 9
Airport site selection – Components of airports- Forecasting in aviation- Airport obstructions –
Zoning laws - Regional planning - Airport architecture - Airport lighting - Air traffic control aids
UNIT V AIRPORT DESIGN 9
Runway orientation – Basic runway length – Corrections to basic runway length – geometric
design of runways – Layout of taxiway and terminal area- airport pavement design (flexible
pavement only).
TOTAL: 45 PERIODS
TEXT BOOKS:
1. Saxena Subhash, C. and Satyapal Arora, A Course in Railway Engineering, Dhanpat Rai
and Sons, Delhi, 1998.
2. Khanna.S.K. Arora.M.G and Jain.S.S, Airport Planning and Design, Nemachand and
Brothers, Roorkee, 1994.
REFERENCES:
1. Vazirani.V.N. and Chandola.S.P., Transportation Engineering-Vol.1, Khanna Technical
Publications, New Delhi, 1991.
2. Shahini.P., Airport Technique, New Delhi
3. Priyani.V.B., Highway and Airport Engineering, Charotar Book Stall, 1994.
4. Rangwala.P.S, Railway Engineering, Charotar Publishing House, 1995.
5. Rangwala.P.S, Airport Engineering, Charotar Publishing House, 1996.
6. Agarwal.M.M., Indian Railway Track, New Delhi

CE 9301 Structural Analysis syllabus download

CE 9301 STRUCTURAL ANALYSIS-I L T P C
3 1 0 4
OBJECTIVE:
To learn the modern method of analysis of beams and frames.
UNIT I DEFLECTION OF DETERMINATE STRUCTURES 12
Principles of virtual work for deflections - Deflections of pin-jointed plane frames and rigid
plane frames –Williott diagram.
UNIT II FLEXIBLITY MATRIX METHOD 12
Equilibrium and compatibility - Determinate vs indeterminate structures - Static and Kinematic
–Indeterminacy - primary structure - Compatibility conditions - Analysis of indeterminate pinjointed plane frames, continuous beams, rigid jointed plane frames
UNIT III SLOPE DEFLECTION METHOD 12
Slope deflection equations- Analysis of continuous beams and rigid frames (with and without
sway) - Symmetry and antisymmetry – Simplification for hinged end - Support settlements.
UNIT IV MOMENT DISTRIBUTION METHOD 12
Stiffness and carry over factors – Distribution and carry over of moments - Analysis of
continuous Beams - Plane rigid frames with and without sway.
UNIT V MATRIX STIFFNESS METHOD 12
Element and global stiffness matrices– Co-ordinate transformations – Rotation matrixCompatibility matrix – transformations of stiffness matrices, load vectors and displacement
vectors – Analysis of Continuous Beams – Analysis of pin-jointed plane frames and rigid
frames, by direct stiffness method
L: 45 +T: 15 TOTAL: 60 PERIODS
TEXT BOOKS:
1. Bhavikatti, S S, “Structural Analysis”, Vol.1 and 2, Vikas Publishing House Pvt Ltd., New
Delhi-4, 2003.
2. B.C.Punmia, Ashok Kumar Jain & Arun Kumar Jain, “Theory of structures” – Laxmi
Publications, New Delhi, 1999.
REFERENCES:
1. William Weaver, Jr & James M.Gere, “Matrix analysis of framed structures”, CBS
Publishers & Distributors, Delhi, 1995
2. Vaidyanathan,R &Perumal,P, “Structural Analysis” Vol.1 & 2 Laxmi Publications, New
Delhi,2004
3. Ashok K.Jain, “Advanced Structural Analysis”, Nem Chand & Sons, 1996
4. Pandit G.S. and Gupta S.P., “Structural Analysis – A Matrix Approach”, Tata McGraw Hill
Publishing Company Ltd., 2006
5. Reddy .C.S , “Basic Structural Analysis”, Tata McGraw Hill Publishing Company, 2005

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

GE 9261 Environmental Science and Engineering syllabus download

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.

3rd Semester Syllabus download for Civil Engineering

MA 9211       MATHEMATICS-III                                              L T  P  C

          3 1  0   4

AIM

To facilitate the understanding of the principles and to cultivate the art of formulating physical

problems in the language of mathematics.

OBJECTIVES

•   To introduce Fourier series analysis which is central to many applications in engineering apart from its use in solving boundary value problems
•  To acquaint the student with Fourier transform techniques used in wide variety of situations in which the functions used are not periodic 
•  To introduce the effective mathematical tools for the solutions of partial differential equations that model physical processes 
•  To develop Z-  transform techniques which will perform the same task for discrete time systems as Laplace Transform, a valuable aid in analysis of continuous time systems      

UNIT I    FOURIER SERIES                                                         9+3

Dirichlet’s conditions  – General Fourier series – Odd and even functions  – Half-range Sine

and Cosine series – Complex form of Fourier series – Parseval’s identity – Harmonic Analysis.

UNIT II   FOURIER TRANSFORM                                  9+3

Fourier integral theorem – Fourier transform pair-Sine and Cosine transforms – Properties –

Transform of elementary functions – Convolution theorem – Parseval’s identity.

                                                                                                                                                     

UNIT III   PARTIAL DIFFERENTIAL EQUATIONS                                                       9+3

Formation – Solutions of first order equations – Standard types and Equations reducible to

standard types – Singular solutions – Lagrange’s Linear equation –  Integral surface passing

through a given curve – Solution of linear equations of higher order with constant coefficients.

                                                 

UNIT IV   APPLICATIONS OF PARTIAL DIFFERENTIAL EQUATIONS               9+3

Method of separation of Variables – Solutions of one dimensional wave equation and onedimensional heat equation – Steady state solution of two-dimensional heat equation – Fourier

series solutions in Cartesian coordinates.

UNIT V   Z – TRANSFORM AND DIFFERENCE EQUATIONS                           9+3

Z-transform – Elementary properties – Inverse Z-transform – Convolution theorem – Initial and

Final value theorems  –  Formation of difference equation  –  Solution of difference equation

using Z-transform.

                                                                                             L: 45, T: 15, TOTAL: 60 PERIODS                        

TEXT BOOK 

1.  Grewal, B.S. “Higher Engineering Mathematics”, Khanna Publications (2007)

REFERENCES             

1. Glyn James, “Advanced Modern Engineering Mathematics, Pearson Education (2007)

2. Ramana, B.V. “Higher Engineering Mathematics” Tata McGraw Hill (2007).

3. Bali, N.P. and Manish Goyal, “A Text Book of Engineering 7th Edition (2007) Lakshmi Publications (P) Limited, New Delhi.

 

CE 9201     STRENGTH OF MATERIALS – I                               L   T   P   C

                                                                                                                                  3   1    0    4

OBJECTIVE:

Enable the student to understand the behaviour of deformable structural elements, subjected

to different types of loadings

UNIT I   STRESS, STRAIN AND DEFORMATION OF SOLIDS                             12

Rigid and deformable bodies – Stability, strength and stiffness -  Axial and Shear Stresses –

Deformation of simple and compound bars  –  Thermal stresses  –  Biaxial state of stress  –

Elastic Constants  -   Stresses and deformation of thin cylindrical and spherical shells  – 

Stresses at a point  – Stress tensor  - Stresses on inclined planes  – Principal stresses and

principal planes – Mohr’s circle of stress.

UNIT II   ANALYSIS OF PLANE TRUSSES                                 12

Stability and equilibrium of plane frames  –  perfect frames   -  types of trusses  – Analysis of

forces in truss members  – Method of joints  – Method of tension co-efficient  – Method of

sections. 

UNIT III  BENDING OF BEAMS                                            12

Beams  –  types and transverse loading on beams  –  shear force and bending moment in

beams – Cantilever beams – Simply supported beams and over-hanging beams  - Theory of

simple bending  –  bending stress distribution  –  Load carrying capacity  –  Proportioning of

sections – Leaf springs – Flitched beams – Shear stress distribution.

UNIT IV  TORSION                                                                12

Theory of simple torsion  - Stresses and deformation in circular and hollow shafts – Stepped

shafts – Shafts fixed at both ends – Stresses and deflection in helical springs.

UNIT V  DEFLECTION OF BEAMS                                                    12

Double Integration method – Macaulay’s method – Area moment method – Conjugate beam

method for computation of slopes and deflections in determinate beams.

L: 45 + T: 15   TOTAL: 60 PERIODS

TEXT BOOKS:

1.  Egor. P.Popov, “Engineering Mechanics of Solids” Prentice Hall of India, New Delhi, 2001

2.  Vazirani, N, Ratwani, M, “Analysis of Structures” Khanna Publishers,  New Delhi, 2001

3. Rajput, R.K, “Strength of Materials”, S Chand & Company Ltd., New Delhi, 2006

REFERENCES: 

1.  Irwing H.Shames, James M.Pitarresi, “Introduction to Solid Mechanics”, Prentice Hall of

India, New Delhi, 2002

2. Roger T.Fenner, “ Mechanics of Solids”, ELBS, Oseny Mead, Oxford, 1990

3. Malhotra, D.R. Gupta, H.C., “The Strength of Materials”, Satya Prakashan (Tech.  India

Publications), New Delhi, 1995.

4. Beer.F.P. & Johnston.E.R, “Mechanics of Materials”, Tata McGraw Hill, New Delhi, 2004.

5. Elangovan.A., “Thinmavisaiyiyal” (Mechanics of Solids in Tamil), Anna University,1995.  

CE 9202      FLUID MECHANICS                                        L  T   P   C

3   1    0   4

OBJECTIVE:

The student is introduced to the mechanics of fluids through a thorough understanding of the

properties of the fluids, behaviour of fluids under static conditions. The dynamics of fluids is

introduced through the control volume approach which gives an integrated understanding of

the transport of mass, momentum and energy. 2. The applications of the conservation laws to

a) flow measurements b) flow through pipes (both laminar and turbulent) and  c) forces on

vanes is studied.

UNIT I    FLUIDS PROPERTIES AND FLUID STATICS                            12

Scope of fluid mechanics - Definitions of a fluid - Methods of analysis - Dimensions and units -

viscosity, density, perfect gas, vapour pressure and surface tension -  Basic equation of fluid

statics  -  Pressure measurements  - Manometers.  -  Forces on plane and curved surfaces  -

Buoyancy and floatation - Stability of floating bodies - Relative equilibrium.

UNIT II   BASIC CONCEPTS OF FLUID FLOW                    12

(a) Kinematics – Methods  of  describing  fluid  motion -  Classification of flows - Streamline,

streak-line and  path-lines  -  Stream  function  and velocity potentials  -  Flow nets;  (b)

Dynamics  -  Dimensional Concepts of System and Control  volume  -  Application of control

volume to continuity, energy and momentum - Euler’s equation of motion along a stream line -

Bernoulli’s equation  -  Applications to velocity and discharge measurements  -  Linear

momentum equation and moment-of-momentum equations and their applications.

UNIT III  DIMENSIONAL ANALYSIS AND MODEL STUDIES                                  12

Fundamental dimensions  -  dimensional homogeneity  - Rayleigh’s method and Buckingham

Pi-Theorem - Dimensionless parameters - Similitude and model studies.  Distorted Models.

UNIT IV  INCOMPRESSIBLE VISCOUS FLOW                    12

Laminar flow between parallel plates, and pipes - Development of laminar and turbulent flows

in pipes  -  Reynolds experiment  -  Darcy-Weisbach equation  - Moody diagram  - Major and

minor losses of flow in pipes - Pipes in series and in parallel.

UNIT V  BOUNDARY LAYERS                      12

Definition of boundary layers - Displacement, momentum and energy thickness - Laminar and

turbulent boundary layers - Momentum integral equation - Separation of boundary layer - Drag

and Lift - Lift characteristics of airfoils - Induced drag - Polar Diagram.

 L: 45 + T: 15  TOTAL: 60 PERIODS

TEXT BOOKS:

1.  Streeter, V.L. and Wylie, E. B., “Fluid Mechanics”, McGraw Hill, New York, 1983

2. John F.Douglas, Janusz M. Gasiorek, and John A.Swaffield,  “Fluid Mechanics”, Pearson

Education Ltd, New Delhi, Fourth Edition, 2001. 

REFERENCES:

1.  Fox W.R. and McDonald A.T.,  Introduction to Fluid Mechanics  John-Wiley and Sons,

Singapore, 1995.

2. Modi P.N. and Seth S.M., Hydraulics and Fluid Mechanics. Standard Book House. New

Delhi, 2000.

3. Roberson J.A and Crowe C.T., Engineering Fluid Mechanics. Jaico Books Mumbai, 2000.

 

CE 9203      SURVEYING – I                                               L  T   P   C

3   0    0   3

OBJECTIVE:

The objective of this course is to introduce the principles of surveying, various methods and

applications to Civil Engineering projects.

UNIT I   INTRODUCTION AND CHAIN SURVEYING                             8

Definition  -  Principles  -   Classification  -  Field and office work  –  Precision and Accuracy  -

Scales - Conventional signs - Survey instruments - Ranging and chaining - Reciprocal ranging

- Setting perpendiculars  - well  - conditioned triangles  - Traversing  - Plotting  - Enlarging and

reducing figures.

UNIT II   COMPASS SURVEYING AND PLANE TABLE SURVEYING                           7

Prismatic compass  -  Surveyor’s compass  -  Bearing  -  Systems and conversions  -  Local

attraction - Magnetic declination - Dip - Traversing - Plotting - Adjustment of error - Plane table

instruments and accessories  -  Merits and demerits  -  Methods  -  Radiation  -  Intersection  -

Resection - Traversing.

UNIT III  LEVELLING                                                      12

Level line - Horizontal line - Levels and Staves - Spirit level - Sensitiveness - Bench marks -

Temporary and permanent adjustments  -  Fly and check  levelling  -  Booking  - Reduction  -

Curvature and refraction  - Reciprocal levelling  - Longitudinal and cross sections  - Plotting  -

Calculation of  areas and volumes  -  Contouring  -  Methods  -  Characteristics and uses of

contours - Plotting - Earth work volume - Capacity of reservoirs.

UNIT IV  THEODOLITE SURVEYING                                8

Theodolite  -  Vernier and microptic  -  Description and uses  -  Temporary and permanent

adjustments of  vernier transit - Horizontal angles - Vertical angles - Heights and distances -

Traversing - Closing error and distribution - Gale’s tables - Omitted measurements.

UNIT V  SURVEY APPLICATIONS                               10

Reconnaissance, preliminary and location surveys for engineering projects - Lay out - Setting

out works - Route Surveys for highways, railways and waterways - Curve ranging - Horizontal

and vertical curves  -  Simple curves   -  Setting with chain  and tapes, tangential angles by

theodolite, double theodolite - Compound and reverse curves - Transition curves - Functions

and requirements - Setting out by offsets and angles -  Vertical curves - Sight distances - Mine

Surveying - instruments - Tunnels - Correlation of under ground and surface surveys - Shafts -

Adits.

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, 

      2002.

4.  Punmia B.C. Surveying, Vols. I II and III, Laxmi Publications, 2005.

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.   Schofield,W., Engineering Surveying, Butterworth –Heinemann, London, 5th Edition, 2001

AG 9211      ENGINEERING GEOLOGY                             L  T   P   C

3    0   0   3

OBJECTIVES:

At the end of this course the student shall be able to understand about geological formations,

classification and morphology of rocks, and the importance of the study of geology for civil

engineers with regard to founding structures like dams, bridges, buildings, etc. The student

shall also be able to appreciate the importance of geological formation in causing earthquakes

and land slides.

UNIT I   PHYSICAL GEOLOGY                                               9

Geology in civil engineering – branches of geology – structure of earth and its composition –

weathering of rocks  –  landforms and processes associated with river, wind and sea  –

relevance to civil engineering.

UNIT II  MINEROLOGY                                      9

Physical properties of minerals. Study of the following rock forming minerals – Quartz group,

Feldspar group, Pyroxene group, Amphibole and Mica group, Calcite Gypsum and Clay

minerals.  

UNIT III  PETROLOGY                                                  9

Classification of rocks, distinction between Igneous, Sedimentary and Metamorphic rocks. 

Engineering properties of rocks. Description, occurrence, engineering properties, distribution

and uses of : Granite, Syenite, Diorite, Gabbro, Dolerite, Basalt, Sandstone, Limestone,

Laterite, Shale, Conglomerate, Breccia, Quartzite, Marble, Slate, Gneiss and Schist.

UNIT IV  STRUCTURAL GEOLOGY ANG GEOPHYSICAL METHODS                   9

Geological maps – attitude of beds, study of structures - folds, faults and joints – relevance to

civil engineering. Plate tectonics  –  Earthquakes  –  seismic zones in India. Geophysical

methods  –  Seismic and electrical methods for subsurface investigations  –  prospecting for

groundwater.

UNIT V GEOLOGICAL INVESTIGATION                                            9

Remote sensing for civil engineering applications; Geological conditions necessary for design

and construction of Dams and Reservoirs, Tunnels, Buildings and Road cuttings. Investigation

of Landslides, causes and mitigation.

TOTAL:  45 PERIODS

TEXT BOOKS:

1.  N. Chenna Kesavulu. Textbook of Engineering Geology, Macmillan India Ltd., 2007.

2. Venkat Reddy. Engineering Geology for Civil Engineers, D.Oxford & IBH, 1993.

3. Parbin Singh. A Text book of Engineering and General Geology, Katson publishing house,

Ludhiana, 1993.

 

REFERENCES:

1.  Blyth F.G.H and M. H de Freitas, Geology for Engineers, Edward Arnold, London, 1984.

2. F.G.Bell. Fundamentals of Engineering Geology, B.S Publications, Hyderabad., 2005.

CE 9204                      STRENGTH OF MATERIALS LABORATORY               L T P C

0  0 3  2

OBJECTIVES:

To study the properties of materials when subjected to different types of loading. 

List of experiments: 

1.  Tension test on mild  steel / tor steel rod (Tensile strength-Density-Proof Stress- Stress

Strain Curve -Youngs Modulus-)

2.  Compression test on wood

3. Double shear test on metal

4. Torsion test on mild steel rod

5. Impact test on metal specimen

6. Hardness test on metals

7. Deflection test on metal beam

8. Compression test on helical spring

9. Deflection test on carriage spring

10. Tests on bricks, concrete cubes and tiles - Demonstration only

TOTAL:  45 PERIODS

REFERENCES:

1.   Relevant Indian Standards

CE 9205    COMPUTER AIDED BUILDING DRAWING                               L T  P C

0  0  4  2

OBJECTIVES:

Building drawing in accordance with development and control rules satisfying orientation and

functional requirements for the following.

1.  An approach to planning – Function – Utility – People and  their requirements – Extract

from Building Rules and Bye- Laws’ – Planning of Residential and Public buildings. 

2.  Complete joinery Details (Paneled and Glazed Doors and Windows) & Codal Provisions.

3. Buildings with load bearing walls (R.C.C roof).                

4.  Buildings with sloping roof (R.C.C roof and Tiled roof).

5. R.C.C. framed structures.                

6.  Industrial buildings – North light roof structures – King Post Truss  

                      

              TOTAL:   60 PERIODS 

TEXT BOOKS: 

1.  Sikka V.B. “A Course in Civil Engineering Drawing” 4th Edition, S.K.Kataria and Sons, New

Delhi, 1998.

2.  George Omura, “ Mastering in Autocad 2002”- BPB Publications, New Delhi, 2002

REFERENCES:

1. M.G.Shah, C.M.Kale and S.Y.Patki, “Building Drawing with an Integrated Approach to

Built Environment”,Tata McGraw Hill Publishers Limited ,New Delhi, 2004.

2. B.P.Verma, “Civil Engineering Drawing and House Planning”, Khanna Publishers, New Delhi, 1989.

3. K.Venugopal, “Building Drawing”, Wiley Eastern Limited, Madras, 2004

4. Murugesan, Padmini Subbarayan, “Civil Engineering Drawing I”, Pratheeba Publishers, Coimbatore,1984.

5. K.V.Nataraajan, “Engineering Drawing (BIS Specifications)”, Dhanalakshmi Publishers, 2002.

6. Relevant IS Codes.

CE 9206       SURVEY PRACTICALS – I                                 L T  P C

                                                       0  0  4  2

OBJECTIVE: 

The objective of this course is to train the students to acquire skill in  operation of various

survey instruments and to obtain accurate results.

1.  CHAIN AND COMPASS SURVEYING                 

Ranging and Chaining – Offsets - Traversing. 

2.  PLANE TABLE SURVEYING     

Radiation – Intersection – Resection – Traversing 

3.  LEVELLING  

Study of levels and levelling staff - Fly levelling using Dumpy level and Tilting level – Check

Levelling.

4.  THEODOLITE SURVEYING  

Study of theodolites - Measurement of angles by reiteration and repetition - Measurement of

vertical angles.

    

TOTAL:  60 PERIODS