ME AMC Civil-SE - Final

FACULTY OF ENGINEERING
Scheme of Instruction & Examination

(AICTE Model Curriculum for the Academic Year 2019-2020)
and
Syllabus
M.E. I to IV Semester
of
Two Year Post Graduate Degree Programme
in
Civil Engineering
Specialization in Structural Engineering
(With effect from the academic year 2019– 2020)
(As approved in the faculty meeting held on 25-06-2019)
Issued by
Dean, Faculty of Engineering
Osmania University, Hyderabad – 500 007
2019
Faculty of Engineering, O.U. AICTE Model Curriculum with effect from Academic Year 2019-20
SCHEME OF INSTRUCTION & EXAMINATION

M.E. (Civil Engineering) – I Semester
Scheme of Scheme of
Instruction Examination
Credits
Course
Duration
Hrs/Wk
Contact
S. No. Course Name
in Hrs
Type/Code
L T P/D CIE SEE
Theory Courses
1 Core Program Core – I 3 1 - 4 30 70 3 4
2 Core Program Core – II 3 - - 3 30 70 3 3
3 Elective Professional Elective – I 3 - - 3 30 70 3 3
4 Elective Professional Elective – II 3 - - 3 30 70 3 3
5 MC or OE Mandatory Course/Open Elective 3 - - 3 30 70 3 3
6 Audit Audit Course – I 2 - - 2 30 70 3 -
Practical/ Laboratory Courses
7 Lab Laboratory – I - - 2 2 50 - 3 1
8 PC 1154 SE Seminar - - 2 2 50 - 3 1
Total 17 01 04 21 280 420 18
PC: Program Core PE: Professional Elective OE: Open Elective AD: Audit Course
MC: Mandatory Course HS: Humanities and social science
L: Lecture T: Tutorial P: Practical D: Drawing

CIE: Continuous Internal Evaluation SEE: Semester End Examination (Univ. Exam)
Note:
1. Each contact hour is a Clock Hour.
2. The practical class can be of two and half hour (clock hours) duration as per the requirement of
a particular laboratory.
3. ** Open Elective Subject is not offered to the students of Civil Engineering Department.
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M.E. (Civil Engineering) – II Semester
Scheme of Scheme of
Credits
Course
Duration
Hrs/Wk
Contact
S. No. Course Name
in Hrs
Type/Code
L T P/D CIE SEE
Theory Courses
1 Core Program Core – III 3 1 - 4 30 70 3 4
2 Core Program Core – IV 3 1 - 4 30 70 3 4
3 Elective Professional Elective – III 3 - - 3 30 70 3 3
4 MC or OE Mandatory Course / Open Elective 3 - - 3 30 70 3 3
5 Audit Audit Course – II 2 - - 2 30 70 3 -
Practical/ Laboratory Courses
6 Lab Laboratory – II - - 2 2 50 - 3 1
7 Lab Laboratory – III - - 2 2 50 - 3 1
8 PC 1155 SE Mini Project with Seminar - - 4 4 50 - 3 2
Total 14 02 08 24 300 350 18

Note:
1. Each contact hour is a Clock Hour.
2. The practical class can be of two and half hour (clock hours) duration as per the requirement of
a particular laboratory.
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M.E. (Civil Engineering) – III Semester
Scheme of Scheme of
Credits
Course
Duration
Hrs/Wk
Contact
S. No. Course Name
in Hrs
Type/Code
L T P/D CIE SEE
Theory Courses
1 Elective Professional Elective – IV 3 - - 3 30 70 3 3
2 Elective Professional Elective – V 3 - - 3 30 70 3 3
3 PC 1156 SE Major Project Phase – I - - 20 20 100 - 3 10
Total 06 - 20 26 160 140 16
M.E. (Civil Engineering) – IV Semester

Scheme of Scheme of
Credits
Course
Duration
Hrs/Wk
S. No. Course Name Contact
in Hrs
Type/Code
L T P/D CIE SEE
Theory Courses
Major Project Phase – II
1 PC 1157 SE - - 32 32 - 200 3 16
(Dissertation)
Total - - 32 32 - 200 16

Note:
1. Each contact hour is a Clock Hour
2. The practical class can be of two and half hour (clock hours) duration as per the requirement of a
particular laboratory.
4. The students who are willing to register for MOOCs in the M.E. (SE) III – semester instead of
Professional Electives – IV & V, should register for those of the courses, approved by the CBoS, OU
and respective college MOOCs Coordinator. Those students are strictly not permitted to appear for
either CIE or SEE of Professional Electives – IV & V if they abstain from attending the semester class
work. Further, for students willing to appear for both MOOCS and Professional Electives, they should
fulfil the minimum attendance criteria.
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List of subjects of Professional Core
S. No. Course Code Course Title

1 PC 1101 SE Advanced Structural Analysis
2 PC 1102 SE Advanced Solid Mechanics
3 PC 1103 SE FEM in Structural Engineering
4 PC 1104 SE Structural Dynamics
List of subjects of Professional Electives I to V

1 PE 1116 SE Theory of Plates
2 PE 1117 SE Advanced Reinforced Concrete Design
3 PE 1118 SE Theory of Structural Stability
4 PE 1119 SE Advanced Steel Design
5 PE 1120 SE Structural Health Monitoring
6 PE 1121 SE Retrofitting and Rehabilitation of Structures
7 PE 1122 SE Earthquake Resistant Design of Structures
8 PE 1123 SE Bridge Engineering
9 PE 1124 SE Composite Construction
10 PE 1125 SE Advanced Concrete Technology
11 PE 1126 SE Design of High Rise Structures
12 PE 1127 SE Design of Prestressed Concrete Structures
13 PE 1128 SE Theory of Shells and Folded Plates
14 PE 1129 SE Structural Optimization
15 PE 1130 SE Fracture Mechanism in Concrete Structures
List of Mandatory Courses

1 MC5121ME Research Methodology & IPR
List of Open Electives

1 OE9101CE** Cost Management of Engineering Projects
2 OE9102CS Business Analytics
3 OE9103EC Embedded System Design
4 OE9104EE Waste to Energy
5 OE9105ME Industrial Safety
Note: ** Open Elective Subject is not offered to the students of Civil Engineering Department.
List of subjects of Audit Course-I

1 AD 9001 HS English for Research Paper Writing
2 AD 9002 CE Disaster Management
3 AD 9003 HS Sanskrit for Technical Knowledge
4 AD 9004 HS Value Education
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List of subjects of Audit Course-II

1 AD 9011 HS Constitution of India and Fundamental Rights
2 AD 9012 HS Pedagogy Studies
3 AD 9013 HS Stress Management by Yoga
4 AD 9014 HS Personality Development through life Enlightenment Skills
List of Laboratory Courses

1 PC 1151 SE Structural Design Lab
2 PC 1152 SE Advanced Concrete Lab
3 PC 1153 SE Virtual Smart Structures and Dynamics Lab
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Course Code Course Title Core/Elective

PC 1101 SE Advanced Structural Analysis Core
Contact Hours per Week
Prerequisite CIE SEE Credits
L T D P
- 3 1 - - 30 70 4
Course Objectives
 Understand the concepts of matrix methods of analysis and equip them with the knowledge to
independently handle the problems of structural analysis.
 Enhance the competency level in analysis of continuous beam, portal frames, pin jointed structures
by flexibility and stiffness matrix methods.
 Understand the formation of global stiffness matrix from local stiffness matrix and equation
solving techniques using direct stiffness method.
 Gain an insight into the nonlinear analysis of structures.
 Learn the concepts of beams on elastic foundation.
Course Outcomes
After completing this course, the student will be able to:
1. Analyse the continuous beams, rigid jointed frames and pin jointed structures by stiffness method.
2. Analyse the continuous beams, rigid jointed frames and pin jointed structures by flexibility
method.
3. Formulate the element and global stiffness matrices by direct stiffness method and learn equation
solution techniques.
4. Understand and differentiate between the linear and nonlinear analyses.
5. Solve the problems pertaining to beams on elastic foundation.
UNIT-I
Introduction to Matrix Methods of Analysis: Static indeterminacy and kinematic indeterminacy,
Coordinate systems, displacement and force transformation matrices, element and structure stiffness
matrices, equivalent joint loads and fixed end forces.
Stiffness Method: Stiffness of prismatic member, Analysis of bar element, plane truss, continuous beams,
plane frames and grid frames, also dealing with effect of settlements, internal hinges and guided fixed end
supports.
UNIT-II
Flexibility Method: Flexibility of prismatic member, Analysis of bar element, plane truss, continuous
beams, plane frames and grid frames, also dealing with effect of settlements, internal hinges and guided fixed
end supports.
UNIT-III
Direct Stiffness Method: Assemblage of global stiffness matrix, Analysis of plane truss, continuous beams,
plane frame and grid frames, also dealing with effect of settlements, internal hinges and guided fixed end
supports.
UNIT-IV
Introduction to Nonlinear Analysis: Geometric and material nonlinearity, P-Δ effect, Effects of axial force
on flexural stiffness – buckling of ideal columns, buckling behaviour of real columns, flexural behaviour of
beam columns, flexural stiffness measures for braced prismatic beam columns, effect of axial tension,
flexural stiffness measures for unbraced prismatic beam columns. Slope-deflection method of analysis –
slope deflection equations for prismatic beam-columns, fixed end moments in beam-columns.
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Matrix method of Analysis – Stiffness matrix for prismatic beam column elements, estimation of critical
elastic buckling loads, second order analysis.
UNIT-V
Beams on Elastic Foundations: Introduction-Modulus of foundation & Basic equation. Beams of infinite
length under concentrated & uniformly distributed loads, Analysis of semi-infinite beams making use of
functions for infinite beams.
Suggested Readings:
1. Advanced Structural Analysis by Ashok.K. Jain, New Channel Brothers.
2. Devdas Menon, “Advanced Structural Analysis", Narosa Publishing House, 2009.
3. Asslam Kassimali, “Matrix Analysis of Structures", Brooks/Cole Publishing Co., USA, 1999.
4. Amin Ghali, Adam M Neville and Tom G Brown, “Structural Analysis: A Unified Classical and
Matrix Approach", Sixth Edition, 2007, Chapman & Hall.
5. William Weaver, Jr & James M. Gere, Matrix Analysis of Framed Structures, CBS Publishers &
Distributors, Delhi. 2. Wang C.K., Matrix methods of Structural Analysis McGraw Hill book
Company, New Delhi. 3.
6. Advanced mechanics of solids & structures, N. Krishna Raju, D.R Gururaja Narosa publishing house
New Delhi.
7. Advanced Mechanics of Materials, Seely and Smith
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PC 1102 SE Advanced Solid Mechanics Core
L T D P
- 3 1 - - 30 70 4
Course Objectives
 Understand the concepts of elasticity and equip them with the knowledge to independently handle
the problems of elasticity.
 Enhance the competency level and develop the self-confidence through quality assignments in
theory of elasticity.
 Inculcate the habit of researching and practicing in the field of elasticity.
Course Outcomes
1. Solve the problems of 3-D elasticity with confidence.
2. Work independently with the problems of 2-D elasticity in Cartesian/polar coordinates.
3. Familiarize with the use of Airy’s stress function in 2-D problems of elasticity in Cartesian/polar
coordinates.
4. Equip with the knowledge of various theories of torsion of prismatic bars of various cross sections
and can solve the problems of torsion.
5. Interpret and apply the theory of elasticity to practical problems of structural engineering.
UNIT – I
Introduction: Definition and notation for forces and stresses, components of stress and strain, Generalized
Hooke’s law, Stress-strain relations in three directions, Plane stress and plane strain, Equations of
equilibrium and compatibility in two and three dimensions, Stress components on an oblique plane,
Transformation of stress components under change of co-ordinate system.
UNIT – II
Principal stresses and principal planes: Stress invariants, Mean and Deviator stress, Strain energy per unit
volume, Distortion strain energy per unit volume, Octahedral shear stress, Strain of a line element. Principal
strains, Strain invariants, Volume strain, Principle of superposition, reciprocal theorem.
UNIT – III
Two dimensional problems in Cartesian co-ordinates: Solution by polynomials, St. Venant’s Principle,
Uniqueness of solution, Stress components in terms of Airy’s stress function. Applications to Cantilever,
simply supported and fixed beams with simple loading.
UNIT – IV
Two dimensional problems in Polar co-ordinates: Stress-strain components, Equilibrium equations,
Compatibility equations, Applications using Airy’s strain functions in polar co-ordinates for stress
distributions symmetric about an axis, Effect of hole on stress distribution in a plate in tension, Stress due to
load at a point on a semi-infinite straight boundary, Stresses in a circular disc under diametrical loading.
UNIT – V
Torsion: Torsion of various shapes of bars, Stress function method of solution applied to circular and
elliptical bars, Torsion of rectangular bars, Solution of Torsional problems by energy method, use of soap
films in solving torsion problems, Prandtl’s membrane analogy. Solution of torsion of rectangular bars by
(i) Raleigh Ritz method and (ii) Finite difference method.
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Suggested Readings:
1. Theory of Elasticity, S. Timoshenko & N. Goodier, Mc Graw Hill.
2. Theory of Elasticity, Valiappan, McGraw Hill.
3. Theory of Elasticity, Sadhu Singh, Khanna publishers
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PC 1103 SE Finite Element Methods in Structural Engineering Core
L T D P
- 3 1 - - 30 70 4
Course Objectives
The objectives of this course is to impart knowledge of
 Learn the rudiments of finite element analysis.
 Study the fundamentals of domain discretization, interpolation, application of boundary conditions,
assembly of global matrices, and solution of the resulting algebraic systems.
 Explain the core concepts of variational and weighted residual methods in FEM.
 Derive the element stiffness matrix for 1-D, 2-D and 3-D problems.
 Formulate the simple structural problems in to finite elements.
Course Outcomes
1. Build and analyse the FEA models for various engineering problems.
2. Identify the information requirements and sources for analysis, design and evaluation.
3. Use the standard finite element software to solve the structural engineering problems.
4. Interpret the results obtained from FEA software, not only in terms of conclusions but also
awareness of limitations.
UNIT – I
Introduction to FEM: Types of Problems – Types of Materials – Elastic / Inelastic situations – Types of
forces: Body forces / Surface Traction / Point loads – Deformable bodies – Types of Deformations –
Homogeneous / Non homogeneous Problems – Equations of equilibrium for elastic 2-D / 3-D continua -
Equilibrium equations for 2-D / 3-D boundary elements – Boundary conditions – Strain-displacement
relation for 2-D / 3-D – Stress-strain relation for 2-D / 3-D – Plane stress / Plane strain problems.
Virtual Work Formulation: Application to problems of plane trusses with static indeterminacy not
exceeding three.
Finite Difference Method with Central Differences: Solving ODE’s and PDE’s with central differences.
Application to beam and plate bending problems of simple geometry.
UNIT – II
Variational Formulation: Finite Element Formulation - Stationarity of Functional – Given the Functional
or Differential equation – Number of elements limited to two.
1-D Elements: Strain-displacement relation matrix / stiffness matrix / Minimum Potential Energy Approach
/ Rayleigh-Ritz Method / introduction to natural coordinates / stiffness matrix of second order bar element /
Axial bar subjected to point loads, body forces and surface traction forces / Problems with kinematic
indeterminacy not exceeding two.
2-D Triangular Elements: Displacement models / criterion for convergence / geometric invariance /
conforming and non-conforming elements - 3-node triangular elements (CST) / determination of strain-
displacement matrix / area coordinates-shape functions / determination of element stiffness and load
matrices, assembling global stiffness and load matrices / Problems with kinematic indeterminacy not
exceeding three.
2nd Order triangular elements: Shape functions – degradation technique / strain-displacement matrix /
Expression for stiffness matrix / Load matrices due to body forces and surface traction.
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UNIT – III
Iso-parametric elements:
Quadrilateral elements: Construction of shape functions using natural coordinates/Strain-displacement
matrices/Load matrices for body force and surface traction/ Expressions for stiffness matrix, load matrices
for 4-noded quadrilateral elements/ Gauss Quadrature of numerical integration / Problems with rectangular
elements, kinematic indeterminacy not exceeding three.
2nd Order Quadrilateral elements: - Determination of shape functions for 2nd order quadrilateral elements
and for elements of with serendipity / Strain-displacement matrices / Load matrices for body force and
surface traction.
UNIT – IV
Method of Weighted Residuals:
Galerkin’s Method of Weighted Residuals – Application to problems of mathematics / structural
engineering, number of trial functions not exceeding two.
Galerkin’s Finite Element Method – Weak form of Trial Function - Application to problems of
mathematics / structural engineering, number of elements limited to two.
Axi-symmetric Problems: Strain-displacement relationship/stress-strain relationship / determination of
stiffness matrix for 3-noded ring element and load matrices for body force and surface traction/ Problems
with kinematic indeterminacy not exceeding three for 3-noded ring elements only.
UNIT – V
Tetrahedron elements: Volume coordinates, Strain-displacement matrix, stiffness matrix, load matrices due
to body force and surface traction/ introduction to Hexahedron (brick) elements.
Non-linear Finite element analysis: Introduction – problems with material non-linearity – problems with
geometric non-linearity – problems with both material and geometric non-linearity.
Introduction to MSC Nastran: Illustration on different modules of Nastran / Structural engineering
applications of the package/Creation of a simple 1-D model, 2-D model and a 3-D model/ analysis and post
processing of the results.
Suggested Readings:
1. Cook, R. D. (1981). Concepts and Application of Finite Element Analysis, John Wiley and Sons.
2. Zienkiewicz, O. C. and Taylor, R. L, (1989). The Finite Element Method, Vol.1, McGraw Hill
Company Limited, London.
3. Reddy, J. N, (1993). An Introduction to the Finite Element Method, McGraw Hill, New York.
4. Chandrupatla, T. R. and Belegundu, A. D, (2001). Introduction to Finite Elements in Engineering,
Prentice Hall of India, New Delhi.
5. Seshu. P, (2003). Finite Element Analysis, Prentice Hall of India Private Limited, New Delhi.
6. David V. Hutton, (2005). Fundamentals of Finite Element Analysis, Tata McGraw-Hill Publishing
Company Limited, New Delhi.
7. Bathe, K. J, (2006). Finite Element Procedures, Prentice Hall of India, New Delhi.
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PC 1104 SE Structural Dynamics Core
L T D P
- 3 - - - 30 70 3
Course Objectives
 Study the various types as well as characteristics of loading and formulate the equations of motion.
 Learn the response of un-damped and damped SDOF and MDOF systems under various loadings.
 Employ the approximate and iterative methods to model continuous vibratory systems.
 Use the seismic codes in analysis and design of civil engineering structures.
 Understand the dynamic response by numerical methods.
Course Outcomes
1. Know the fundamental theory of dynamic equation of motions and analysis methods for dynamic
systems.
2. Understand the modelling approach of dynamic response in civil engineering applications.
3. Create the simple computer models for engineering structures using knowledge of structural
dynamics.
4. Evaluate the dynamic response analysis results and understand the possible error sources. Interpret
the dynamic analysis results for design, analysis and research purposes.
5. Apply the structural dynamics theory to earthquake analysis, response, and design of structures.
UNIT – I
Introduction to Structural Dynamics: Objectives of dynamic analysis – Types of prescribed dynamic
loading – Characteristics of a dynamic problem – Methods of discretization: Lumped mass Procedure /
Consistent mass procedure/generalised displacements – Single Degree Freedom Systems – Formulation of
Equation of Motion: D’Alembert’s Principle / Method of Virtual Work / Hamilton‘s Principle – Influence of
Gravity Forces and Ground Motion on equation of motion – Generalised SDOF systems: Rigid Body
Assemblage/Distributed Flexibility.
UNIT – II
Single Degree of Freedom Systems: Response of Un-damped/Damped free vibrations of SDOF systems –
Un-damped/Damped vibrations of SDOF systems subjected to Harmonic loading: Dynamic equilibrium /
Accelero Meters / Displacement Meters / Resonant Response / Vibration Isolation – Un- damped / Damped
vibrations of SDOF systems subjected Periodic loading – Response of SDOF systems subjected Impulse
loads: Half-sine pulse/Rectangular pulse/Triangular Pulse/ Shock spectra / Approximate method of impulse
load analysis – Un-damped / Damped vibrations of SDOF systems subjected General dynamic loading /
Duhamel Integral - Un-damped / Damped vibrations of SDOF systems subjected arbitrary dynamic loading.
UNIT – III
Multi Degree Freedom Systems: Formulation of Equations of Motion / Evaluation of Lumped Mass Matrix
and consistent mass matrix/ Evaluation of Stiffness Matrix.
Un-damped Free Vibrations: Analysis of Frequency matrix and mode shape matrices using detrimental
equation/Flexibility Formulation/Orthogonality Conditions/ Normalizing Mode shapes/Analysis of Dynamic
Response/Normal Coordinates/ Uncoupled Equations of Motion for un-damped systems/Conditions for
damping orthogonality – Mode super position procedure for damped forced vibrations – Time History
Analysis – Direct Integration Methods due to New Mark(average acceleration, linear acceleration), Wilson
theta correction.
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UNIT – IV
Practical Vibration Analysis: Stodola Method, Holtzer Method – Fundamental mode only, Reduction of
degrees of freedom, basic concepts in matrix iteration.
Variational Formulation of Equations of Motion: Generalized coordinates, Lagrange’s Equations of Motion,
Application to simple un-damped and damped problems of 2-DOF systems.
UNIT – V
Distributed Parameter Systems: Partial Differential Equation of Motion – Beam Flexure (Elementary case)
– Undamped free vibrations (Elementary case) – Analysis of dynamic response – normal coordinates.
Earthquake Resistant Design: Brief exposure to relevant IS Codes of Practice, Response Spectra method.
Suggested Readings:
1. Walter C. Hurty & Moshe F. Rubinstein, (1964). Dynamics of Structures, Prentice Hall India.
2. Clough, Ray. W, and Penzien, Joseph (1982). Dynamics of Structures, McGraw Hill Company
Limited, New Delhi.
3. Mario Paz, (1987). Structural Dynamics, CBS Publishers.
4. Chopra, A. K, (1996). Dynamics of Structures, Prentice Hall India.
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PE 1116 SE Theory of Plates Elective
L T D P
PC 1102 SE 3 - - - 30 70 3
Course Objectives
 Learn the analysis of rectangular and circular plates subjected to various loading conditions with
different boundary conditions.
 Understand fundamentals of buckling of plates.
 Know the concepts of small deflection theory of laterally loaded plates.
 Study the approximate methods of analysis of rectangular plates.
 Derive the governing differential equations for orthotropic plates and apply them to practical
problems.
Course Outcomes
1. Analyse the rectangular and circular plates subjected to various loading conditions.
2. Decipher the problems of buckling of plates with different edge conditions.
3. Work out the problems of small deflection theory of laterally loaded plates with different edge
conditions.
4. Understand the various numerical and approximate methods for analysis of plate problems.
5. Apply the concepts of orthotropic plates to simply supported structures.
UNIT-I
Bending of Rectangular Plates: Pure and Cylindrical bending, differential equation, cylindrical bending
of uniformly loaded rectangular plates with simply supported and built-in edges. Relations between slope
and curvature of slightly bent plates, Moment-curvature relations in pure bending. Strain energy in pure
bending.
Bending of circular plates: Symmetrical bending, differential equation of equilibrium, uniformly loaded
plates at center, Circular plates with circular holes at the center.
UNIT-II
Buckling of Plates: Differential equation for bending of plate under the combined action of in-plane
loading and lateral loading, Calculation of critical loads, buckling of simply supported rectangular plates
uniformly compressed in one and two directions with different edge conditions.
UNIT-III
Small deflections of laterally loaded plates: Differential equation of equilibrium, Boundary conditions,
Solution of simply supported rectangular plates under various loading conditions viz. uniformly distributed
load (full or partial), concentrated load by Navier‘s approach, Levy type solution for rectangular plates under
U.D.L with all four edges simply supported or two opposite edges simply supported and other two fixed.
UNIT-IV
Approximate methods for Rectangular Plates: Finite difference method for simply supported or fixed
rectangular plates carrying UDL (full or partial) or central point load, Strain energy approaches Rayleigh-
Ritz method.
UNIT-V
Bending of Orthotropic Plates: Differential equation of the bent plate. Application of the theory to simply
supported rectangular (i) laminates; (ii) RC slabs (iii) grids.
Suggested Readings:
1. Theory of plates and shells, S. Timoshenko and W. Krienger, Mc Graw Hill.
2. Theory of plates and shells, R.H. Wood.
3. Theory of plates and shells, Zienkiwicz, Mc Graw Hill Co.
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PE 1117 SE Advanced Reinforced Concrete Design Elective
L T D P
- 3 - - - 30 70 3
Course Objectives
 Learn the analysis and design of beams curved in plan and deep beams.
 Design and detail the deep beams.
 Analyse, design and detail the domes, water tanks, bunkers and silos.
 Analyse and design the raft, pile and machine foundations.
Course Outcomes
1. Design the beams curved in plan and deep beams.
2. Propose the deep beams, domes and various type water tanks.
3. Differentiate and design the bunkers and silos.
4. Formulate the raft, pile and machine foundations.
UNIT-I
Beams Curved in Plan: Introduction - design principles – Terminologies, structural design of beams curved
in plan of circular and rectangular type.
UNIT-II
Deep Beams: Introduction to deep beams, Flexural and Shear stresses in deep beams, IS Code provisions -
design of deep beams.
UNIT-III
Domes: Introduction - Stresses and forces in domes - design of spherical and conical domes.
Water Tanks: Types, Codal specifications, Design of circular, rectangular and Intze type water tanks.
UNIT-IV
Bunkers and Silos: Introduction - Design principles and theories Code provisions - design of square and
circular bunkers - design of cylindrical silos. IS specifications.
UNIT-V
Raft and Pile Foundations: Introduction, need for the design, Design principles - Structural design of raft
and pile foundations including the design of pile caps.
Machine Foundations: Introduction, Types, Design Principles, Case studies, detailed designs.
Suggested Readings:
1. "Advanced Reinforced Concrete Design", by N. Krishna Raju, CBS Pub. 1986.
2. "Reinforced Concrete", by H.J. Shah, Charotar Pub. Vol. II. 2000.
3. "R.C.C. Designs" by B.C. Punmia, Laxmi Pub. 1998.
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PE 1118 SE Theory of Structural Stability Elective
L T D P
- 3 - - - 30 70 3
Course Objectives
 Learn the buckling of columns, analysis using equilibrium, energy and approximate methods.
 Know the stability analysis of beam-columns and frames with different loads.
 Analyse for torsional, flexural and lateral buckling of beams.
 Perform the buckling analysis of thin plates using different approaches.
 Study the inelastic buckling analysis of plates.
Course Outcomes
1. Understand the analysis of buckling of columns using appropriate method.
2. Analyse the practical problems of beam-columns and frames.
3. Analyse the beams for torsional, flexural and lateral buckling.
4. Perform buckling analysis of thin plates.
5. Analyse the plates for inelastic buckling and understand the post-buckling behaviour of plates.
UNIT-I
Buckling of columns: States of equilibrium - Classification of buckling problems - concept of equilibrium,
energy, imperfection and vibration approaches to stability analysis - Eigen value problem. Governing
equation for columns - Analysis for various boundary conditions - using Equilibrium, Energy methods.
Approximate methods - Rayleigh Ritz, Galerkin’s approach - Numerical Techniques - Finite difference
method - Effect of shear on buckling.
UNIT-II
Buckling of beam-columns and frames: Theory of beam column - Stability analysis of beam column with
single and several concentrated loads, distributed load and end couples Analysis of rigid jointed frames with
and without sway - Moment distribution - Slope deflection and stiffness method.
UNIT-III
Torsional and lateral buckling: Torsional buckling - Torsional and flexural buckling - Local buckling.
Buckling of Open Sections. Numerical solutions. Lateral buckling of beams, pure bending of simply
supported beam and cantilever beam.
UNIT-IV
Buckling of plates: Governing differential equation - Buckling of thin plates, various edge conditions -
Analysis by equilibrium and energy approach - Approximate and Numerical techniques.
UNIT-V
Inelastic buckling: Double modulus theory - Tangent modulus theory – Shanley’s model – Eccentrically
loaded inelastic column. Inelastic buckling of plates - Post buckling behavior of plates
Suggested Readings:
1. Timoshenko, S., and Gere., Theory of Elastic Stability, McGraw Hill Book Company, 1963.
2. Chajes, A. Principles of Structures Stability Theory, Prentice Hall, 1974.
3. Ashwini Kumar, Stability Theory of Structures, Tata McGraw Hill Publishing Company Ltd., New
Delhi, 1995.
4. Iyenger.N.G.R., Structural stability of columns and plates, Affiliated East West Press,1986.
5. Gambhir, Stability Analysis and Design of Structures, Springer, New York
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PE 1119 SE Advanced Steel Design Elective
L T D P
- 3 - - - 30 70 3
Course Objectives
The objectives of this course is to impart knowledge of and problem solving skills in
 Learn the fundamentals of design of steel tanks and grillage foundations.
 Solve the practical problems pertaining to steel tanks and grillage foundations.
 Study the concepts of analysis and design of various members of tubular structures.
 Gain knowledge of the design of bunkers and silos using appropriate method and solve the
practical problems pertaining to it.
 Study the fundamentals of design of transmission line towers and solve the practical problems
pertaining to it.
 Learn the concepts of analysis and design of various members of light-gauge steel structures.
Course Outcomes
1. Design and detail the rectangular plated and pressed steel tanks.
2. Propose the grillage foundations for structures.
3. Design and detail the hollow rectangular, square and circular tubular members in a truss
including its joints.
4. Formulate the rectangular and square bunkers and silos using appropriate method.
5. Propose the geometry and analyse and design the transmission towers subjected to various loads.
6. Design the light gauge steel compression and flexural members.
UNIT-I
Steel Tanks: Introduction, Types, Loads, Permissible stresses, Detailed design of elevated rectangular and
pressed steel tanks including columns.
UNIT-II
Grillage Foundations: Introduction, Necessity of grillage foundation, Various types, Grillage foundations
for single and double columns.
Tubular Structures: Introduction, Permissible stresses, Design considerations, Design of tension members,
compression members and flexural members, Design of tubular trusses including joints.
UNIT-III
Bunkers and Silos: Introduction, General design principles, Design theories for bunkers and silos, Detailed
design of bunkers and silos.
UNIT-IV
Transmission Line Towers: Classification, Economical spacing, Design loads, IS codal provisions,
Calculation of wind loads, Permissible stresses, Overall arrangement and design procedure, detailed design
including foundations.
UNIT-V
Design of Light Gauge Steel Structures: Introduction, Forms of light-gauge sections, Behaviour of
compression elements, Effective width for load and deflection calculation, Behaviour of unstiffened and
stiffened elements, Design of compression members, Design of laterally supported beams and laterally
unsupported beams, Connections.
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Suggested Readings:
1. S.K. Duggal, Design of Steel Structures, Tata McGraw Hill, 2009.
2. B.C Punmia, Design of Steel Structures, Laxmi Publications, 2001.
3. Ram Chandra, Design of Steel Structures, Vol. I & II, Standard Book House, 1989.
4. P. Dayaratnam, Design of Steel Structures, Orient Longman Publications, 1987.
5. I.C. Syal and S. Singh, Design of Steel Structures, Standard Book House, 2000
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PE 1120 SE Structural Health Monitoring Elective
L T D P
- 3 - - - 30 70 3
Course Objectives
 Learn the fundamentals of structural health monitoring.
 Study the various vibration-based techniques for structural health monitoring.
 Learn the structural health monitoring using fiber-optic and Piezoelectric sensors.
 Study the structural health monitoring using electrical resistance and electromagnetic techniques.
Course Outcomes
1. Understand the fundamentals of maintenance and repair strategies.
2. Diagnose for serviceability and durability aspects of concrete.
3. Know the materials and techniques used for repair of structures.
4. Decide the appropriate repair, strengthening, rehabilitation and retrofitting technique required for a
case study building.
5. Use an appropriate health monitoring technique and demolition technique.
UNIT-I
Introduction to Structural Health Monitoring: Definition of structural health monitoring (SHM) –
Objectives- Need –Steps involved in SHM-Motivation for SHM - SHM as a way of making materials and
structures smart - SHM and biomimetics - Process and pre usage monitoring as a part of SHM - SHM as a
part of system management - The most remarkable characters of SHM Birth of the SHM community.
UNIT-II
Vibration-Based Techniques for SHM: Basic vibration concepts for SHM -Local and global methods -
Damage diagnosis as an inverse problem -Model-based damage assessment - General dynamic behavior -
State- space description of mechanical systems - Neural network approach to SHM - The basic idea of
neural networks - Detection of delamination in a CFRP plate with stiffeners.
UNIT-III
Fiber-Optic Sensors: Classification of fiber-optic sensors - Intensity-based sensors - Phase- modulated
optical fiber sensors - or interferometers -Wavelength based sensors - or Fiber Bragg Gratings (FBG) - The
fiber Bragg grating as a strain and temperature sensor - Orientation of the optical fiber optic with respect to
the reinforcement fibers - Fiber Bragg gratings as damage sensors for composites -Measurement of strain and
stress variations.
UNIT-IV
SHM with Piezoelectric Sensors: The use of embedded sensors as Acoustic Emission (AE) detectors -
Available industrial AE systems- New concepts in acoustic emission - State-the-art and main trends in
piezoelectric transducer-based acousto-ultrasonic SHM research –The full implementation of SHM of
localized damage with guided waves in composite materials - Available industrial acousto ultrasonic systems
with piezoelectric sensors.
UNIT-V
SHM Using Electrical Resistance: Composite damage - Electrical resistance of unloaded composite -
Percolation concept - Anisotropic conduction properties in continuous fiber reinforced polymer - Influence
of temperature - Composite strain and damage monitoring by electrical resistance -Randomly distributed
fiber reinforced polymers - Damage localization.
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Low Frequency Electromagnetic Techniques: Theoretical considerations on electromagnetic theory,
Maxwell‘s equations, Dipole radiation, Surface impedance, Diffraction by a circular aperture, Eddy currents,
Polarization of dielectrics, Applications to the NDE/NDT domain, Dielectric materials, Conductive
materials, Hybrid method, Signal processing, Time-frequency transforms, The continuous wavelet transform,
The discrete wavelet transform, Multi resolution, Denoising, Application to the SHM domain, General
principles, Magnetic method, Electric method, Hybrid method.
Suggested Readings:
1. Daniel Balageas, Claus-Peter Fritzen, Alfredo Güemes, Structural Health Monitoring, Wiley-ISTE,
2006.
2. Douglas E Adams, Health Monitoring of Structural Materials and Components-Methods with
Applications, John Wiley and Sons, 2007.
3. J.P. Ou, H.Li and Z.D. Duan, Structural Health Monitoring and Intelligent Infrastructure, Vol-1,
Taylor and Francis Group, London, U.K, 2006.
4. Victor Giurglutiu, Structural Health Monitoring with Wafer Active Sensors, Academic Press Inc,
2007.
5. M.V. Gandhi and B.D. Thompson, “Smart Materials and Structures,” Springer, 1992.
6. Fu Ko Chang, “Structural Health Monitoring: Current Status and Perspectives”, Technomic,
Lancaster, 1997.
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PE 1121 SE Retrofitting and Rehabilitation of Structures Elective
L T D P
- 3 - - - 30 70 3
Course Objectives
 Learn the fundamentals of maintenance and repair strategies.
 Study the quality assurance, serviceability and durability of concrete.
 Know the various materials and techniques used for repair of structures.
 Educate the different repair, strengthening, rehabilitation and retrofitting techniques.
 Instruct the various health monitoring and demolition techniques.
Course Outcomes
1. Understand the fundamentals of maintenance and repair strategies.
2. Diagnose for serviceability and durability aspects of concrete.
3. Know the materials and techniques used for repair of structures.
4. Decide the appropriate repair, strengthening, rehabilitation and retrofitting technique required for a
case study building.
5. Use an appropriate health monitoring and demolition techniques.
UNIT - I
Maintenance: Repair and Rehabilitation, Facets of Maintenance, importance of Maintenance various aspects
of Inspection, Assessment procedure for evaluating damaged structure, causes of deterioration.
Repair Strategies: Causes of distress in concrete structures, Construction and design failures, Condition
assessment and distress-diagnostic techniques, Assessment procedure for Inspection and evaluating a
damaged structure.
UNIT - II
Serviceability and Durability of Concrete: Quality assurance for concrete construction, concrete properties
– strength, permeability, thermal properties and cracking. – Effects due to climate, temperature, chemicals,
corrosion – design and construction errors – Effects of cover thickness and cracking.
UNIT - III
Materials and Techniques for Repair: Special concretes and mortar, concrete chemicals, special elements
for accelerated strength gain, Expansive cement, polymer concrete, sulphur infiltrated concrete, ferro cement,
Fibre reinforced concrete. Bacterial concrete, Rust eliminators and polymers coating for rebars during repair,
foamed concrete, mortar and dry pack, vacuum concrete, Gunite and Shotcrete, Epoxy injection, Mortar
repair for cracks, shoring and underpinning. Methods of corrosion protection, corrosion inhibitors, corrosion
resistant steels, coating and cathodic protection
UNIT - IV
Repair, Rehabilitation and Retrofitting Techniques: Repairs to overcome low member strength,
Deflection, Cracking, Chemical disruption, weathering corrosion, wear, fire, leakage and marine exposure,
Repair of Structure – Common Types of Repairs – Repair in Concrete Structures – Repairs in Under Water
Structures – Guniting – Shot Create – Underpinning. Strengthening of Structures – Strengthening Methods –
Retrofitting – Jacketing.
UNIT – V
Health Monitoring and Demolition Techniques: Long term health monitoring techniques, Engineered
demolition techniques for dilapidated structures, Use of Sensors – Building Instrumentation.
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Suggested Reading:
1. Concrete Technology by A.R. Santakumar, Oxford University press
2. Defects and Deterioration in Buildings, E F & N Spon, London
3. Non-Destructive Evaluation of Concrete Structures by Bungey - Surrey University
4. Maintenance and Repair of Civil Structures, B.L. Gupta and Amit Gupta, Standard Publications.
5. Concrete Repair and Maintenance Illustrated, RS Means Company Inc W. H. Ranso, (1981)
6. Building Failures: Diagnosis and Avoidance, EF & N Spon, London, B
7. Mehta, P.K and Montevic. P.J., Concrete- Microstructure, Properties and Materials, ICI, 1997.
8. Jackson, N., Civil Engineering Materials, ELBS, 1983.
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PE 1122 SE Earthquake Resistant Design of Structures Elective
L T D P
- 3 - - - 30 70 3
Course Objectives
 Learn the causes of earthquake and effects of ground motion and modelling of structures.
 Study the response spectra and structural dynamics of MDOF systems.
 Discover the different analysis and design approaches like equivalent lateral force method and
inelastic time history analysis.
 Be trained in the ductile detailing of reinforced concrete structures as per IS 4326 and IS 13920.
 Learn the seismic analysis of masonry buildings.
Course Outcomes
1. Apply the concepts of structural dynamics of MDOF systems for analysis of structures.
2. Model and analyse the structures to resist earthquake forces by different methods.
3. Design the various structural elements resisting earthquake forces as per IS Codes.
4. Practice ductile detailing of reinforced concrete and masonry buildings as per codal provisions.
UNIT-I
Earthquake Ground Motion: Engineering seismology, Seismic zoning map of India, Strong motion studies
in India, Strong motion characteristics, Evaluation of seismic design parameters.
Structural Dynamics: Initiation into structural dynamics, Dynamics of SDOF systems, Theory of seismic
pickup, Numerical evaluation of dynamic response, Response spectra, Dynamics of MDOF systems.
UNIT-II
Concepts of Earthquake Resistant Design of RCC Structures: Basic elements of earthquake resistant
design, Identification of seismic damages in RCC buildings, Effect of structural irregularities on performance
of RCC buildings during earthquakes, earthquake resistant building architecture.
UNIT-III
Seismic Analysis and Modelling of RCC Structures: Code based procedure for determination of design
lateral loads, Infill walls, Seismic analysis procedure as per IS 1893 code, Equivalent static force method,
Response spectrum method, Time history analysis, Mathematical modelling of multi-storey RCC buildings.
UNIT-IV
Earthquake Resistant Design of RCC Structures: Ductility considerations, Earthquake resistant design of
multi-storey RCC buildings and shear walls based on IS 13920 code, Capacity based design.
UNIT-V
Earthquake Resistant Design of Masonry Structures: Identification of damages and non-damages in
masonry buildings, Elastic properties of structural masonry, Lateral load analysis of masonry buildings,
Seismic analysis and design of one-storey and two-storey masonry buildings.
Suggested Readings:
1. Bruce A Bolt, Earthquakes, W H Freeman and Company, New York, 2004.
2. C. A. Brebbia, Earthquake Resistant Engineering Structures, WIT Press, 2011.
3. Mohiuddin Ali Khan, Earthquake-Resistant Structures: Design, Build and Retrofit, Elsevier Science
& Technology, 2012.
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4. Pankaj Agarwal and Manish Shrikhande, Earthquake Resistant Design of Structures, Prentice Hall of
India, 2009.
5. Paulay, T and Priestley, M.J.N., Seismic Design of Reinforced Concrete and Masonry buildings,
John Wiley and Sons, 1992.
6. S K Duggal, Earthquake Resistant Design of Structures, Oxford University Press, 2007.
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PE 1123 SE Bridge Engineering Elective
L T D P
- 3 - - - 30 70 3
Course Objectives
 Learn the hydraulic, geological and geo-technical aspects in bridge design.
 Analyse, design and detail the bridge deck and box girder systems, steel and composite bridges.
 Analyse and design the sub-structures, bridge bearings and various long span bridges.
Course Outcomes
After completing the course, the students will able to
1. Understand the fundamentals and codes of practice of bridge design.
2. Design the bridge deck and box girder systems using appropriate method.
3. Devise the steel truss and composite steel-concrete bridges.
4. Propose the sub-structure components such as pier, abutments, etc. and bridge bearings.
5. Design the various types of long span bridges, curved and skew bridges.
UNIT – I
Introduction:
Types of bridges, materials of construction, codes of practice (Railway and Highway Bridges), aesthetics,
loading standards (IRC, RDSO, AASHTO), recent developments box girder bridges, historical bridges (in
India and overseas). Planning and layout of bridges, hydraulic design, geological and geo-technical
considerations; Design aids, computer software, expert systems.
UNIT – II
Concrete Bridges: Bridge deck and approach slabs, Slab design methods, design of bridge deck systems,
slab-beam systems (Guyon-Massonet and Hendry Jaeger Methods), box girder systems, analysis and design.
Detailing of box girder systems.
UNIT – III
Steel and Composite Bridges: Introduction to composite bridges, Advantages and disadvantages,
Orthotropic decks, box girders, composite steel-concrete bridges, analysis and design, truss bridges.
UNIT – IV
Sub-Structure: Piers, columns and towers, analysis and design, shallow and deep foundations, caissons,
abutments and retaining walls. Bridge appurtenances: Expansion joints, design of joints, types and
functions of bearings, design of elastomeric bearings, railings, drainage system, lighting.
UNIT – V
Long span bridges: Design principles of continuous box girders, curved and skew bridges, cable stayed and
suspension bridges, seismic resistant design, seismic isolation and damping devices. Construction techniques
(cast in-situ, prefabricated, incremental launching, free cantilever construction), inspection, maintenance and
rehabilitation, current design and construction practices.
Suggested Readings:
1. "Bridge Engineering Handbook", Wai-Fah Chen Lian Duan, CRC Press, USA, 2000.
2. "Design of Highway Bridges", Barker, P.M. and Puckett, J.A., John Wiley & Sons, New York, 1997.
3. "Theory and Design of Bridges", Xanthakos, P.P., John Wiley & Sons, New York, 1994.
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PE 1124 SE Composite Construction Elective
L T D P
- 3 - - - 30 70 3
Course Objectives
 Study the concepts of composite construction.
 Learn analysis and designs of composite beams, floors, columns and trusses as per the
recommendations of IS codes of practice.
 Apply the concepts for design of multi-storey composite buildings.
 Scope of analysis is restricted to skeletal structures subjected to prescribed dynamic loads.
Course Outcomes
1. Understand the fundamentals of composite construction, and analysis and designs of composite
beams.
2. Analyse and design the composite floors and columns, composite trusses and understand
connection details.
3. Analyse and design the multi-storey composite buildings.
UNIT-I
Introduction of Composite Constructions: Benefits of composite construction, Introduction to IS, BS and
Euro codal provisions.
Composite Beams: Elastic behaviour of composite beams, No and Full Interaction cases, Shear connectors,
Ultimate load behaviour, Serviceability limits, Effective breadth of flange, Interaction between shear and
moment, Basic design consideration and design of composite beams.
UNIT-II
Composite Floors: Structural elements, Profiled sheet decking, Bending resistance, Shear resistance,
Serviceability criterion, Analysis for internal forces and moments, Design of composite floors.
UNIT-III
Composite Columns: Materials, Concrete filled circular tubular sections, Non-dimensional slenderness,
Local buckling of steel sections, Effective elastic flexural stiffness, Resistance of members to axial
compressions, Composite column design, Fire resistance.
UNIT-IV
Composite Trusses: Design of truss, Configuration, Truss members, Analysis and design of composite
trusses and connection details.
UNIT-V
Design of Multi-Storey Composite Buildings: Design basis, load calculations, Design of composite slabs
with profile decks, composite beam design, design for compression members, vertical cross bracings, design
of foundation.
Suggested Readings:
1. R. P. Johnson, Composite Structures of Steel and Concrete, Vol-I, Beams, Columns and Frames in
Buildings, Oxford Blackwell Scientific Publications.
2. INSDAG Teaching Resources for Structural Steel Design, Vol-2, Institute for Steel Development
and Growth Publishers, Calcutta.
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3. INSDAG Handbook on Composite Construction – Multi-Storey Buildings, Institute for Steel
Development and Growth Publishers, Calcutta.
4. INSDAG Design of Composite Truss for Building, Institute for Steel Development and Growth
Publishers, Calcutta.
5. INSDAG Handbook on Composite Construction – Bridges and Flyovers, Institute for Steel
Development and Growth Publishers, Calcutta.
6. IS:11384, 1985 Code of Practice for Composite Construction in Structural Steel and Concrete,
Bureau of Indian Standards, New Delhi
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PE 1125 SE Advanced Concrete Technology Elective
L T D P
- 3 - - - 30 70 3
Course Objectives
 Learn the concept of cement and its properties, mechanical and thermal properties of aggregates.
 Study the properties and testing of concrete in fresh and hardened state.
 Learn the shrinkage and creep mechanisms, curing and durability of concrete.
 Design concrete mix by various methods as per different codes.
 Study the different types of admixtures, mix design, properties and applications of special concretes.
Course Outcomes
1. Learn hydration of cement and tests on properties of cement and aggregates.
2. Comprehend the properties and testing of concrete in fresh and hardened state.
3. Understand the shrinkage and creep mechanisms, curing and durability of concrete.
4. Design concrete mixes by various methods.
5. Familiarize with the types of admixtures, and applications of special concretes.
UNIT - I
Cement: Types of cement and their composition, manufacture of Portland cement, hydration of cement and
hydration product, structure of hydrated cement, heat of hydration, gel theories, review of tests on properties
of cement.
Aggregate: Classification of aggregates, particle shape and texture, bond and strength of aggregate and its
influence on strength of concrete, porosity, absorption and moisture content and their influence, soundness of
aggregate, alkali aggregate reaction, sieve analysis and grading of aggregate, review of tests on properties of
aggregate.
UNIT - II
Properties of Concrete: Mixing and batching, workability, factors affecting workability, measurements of
workability, various tests and procedures, segregation and bleeding, vibration of concrete, types of vibrators
and their influence on composition, analysis of fresh concrete, strength of concrete, water-cement ratio, gel
space ratio, effective water in the mix, mechanical properties of concrete, tests and procedure, influence of
various parameters on strength of concrete, relationship between various mechanical strengths of concrete.
UNIT - III
Shrinkage and Creep of Concrete: Types of shrinkage, mechanism of shrinkage, factors affecting
shrinkage, creep mechanism, factors influencing creep, rheological model, effects of creep.
Curing of Concrete: Methods of curing, maturity concept, influence of temperature on strength of concrete.
Durability of Concrete: Permeability of concrete, chemical attack of concrete, tests on sulphate resistance,
effect of frost, concreting in cold weather, hot weather concreting, and air entrained concrete.
UNIT - IV
Mix Design of Concrete: Basic considerations, process of mix design, factors in the choice of mix
proportions and their influence, quality control, various methods of mix design, I.S. Code method, British
and ACI methods.
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UNIT - V
Admixtures: Classification of admixtures, chemical and mineral admixtures, influence of various
admixtures on properties of concrete, their applications. Fly Ash Concrete: Mix design, properties and its
applications. High Strength Concrete: Mix design, properties and its applications. Fiber Reinforced Concrete:
Mix design, properties and its applications. Ferro cement, lightweight concrete, high-density concrete,
recycled aggregate concrete and their applications.
Suggested Readings:
1. Neville. A.M, (1988), Properties of Concrete, English Language Book Society/Longman
Publications.
2. Mehta. P.K and Paulo. J.M.M, (1997), Concrete – Microstructure – Properties and Material,
McGraw-Hill.
3. Krishna Raju. N., (1985), Design of Concrete Mix, CBS Publications
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PE 1126 SE Design of High Rise Structures Elective
L T D P
- 3 - - - 30 70 3
Course Objectives
 To study the functioning and behaviour of high rise buildings.
 To understand the characteristics and effect of wind loads on buildings.
 To understand the effect of earthquake on buildings and to learn the techniques for earthquake
resistance.
 To analyse tall buildings subjected to lateral loads.
 To understand the interaction between the various structural components of high rise structures.
Course Outcomes
1. Understand the concepts of high rise building structures.
2. Analyse and design high rise structures subjected to wind loads.
3. Familiarize with the different structural systems used in high rise buildings.
4. Analyse and design high rise structures subjected to earthquake loads.
5. Understand the behaviour and response of slab column frames.
UNIT-I
Introduction: Design Principles for Lateral Load resistance, ductility considerations in earthquake resistant
design of concrete buildings, construction methods, choice of materials, cladding systems and their design
principles, types of foundations for tall buildings.
UNIT-II
Wind: Introduction to wind, characteristics of wind, impact on structures, wind pressure, internal and
external wind, dynamic action of wind, aerodynamic forces, natural frequencies, wind tunnels, types of wind
tunnel tests, Introduction to computational fluid dynamics, behaviour of tall buildings subjected to wind,
National standards, maximum design loads for buildings and other structures. Calculation of wind loads,
special winds, gust, wind speed data and importance. Wind resistant design.
UNIT-III
Earthquake: Introduction to earthquake, characteristic, impact of earthquake on ground, foundations and
structural elements, response of elements attached to buildings, ground motion, quasi-static approach,
dynamic analysis, performance criteria, Vibration Control – active control and passive control, liquefaction
effects of earthquakes, Introduction to time history analysis and pushover analysis.
UNIT-IV
Structural Systems: Necessity of special structural systems for tall buildings, Structural Systems for Steel
Buildings - Braced frames, Staggered Truss System, Eccentric Bracing System, Outrigger & Belt truss
system, Tube Systems; Structural Systems for Concrete Buildings - shear walls, frame tube structures,
bundled tube structures; Design of shear wall as per IS code.
UNIT-V
Special Topics: Second order effects of gravity loading, Creep and shrinkage in columns, Differential
shortening of columns, Floor levelling problems, Panel zone effects, P-Delta analysis.
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Suggested Readings:
1. Tall Building Structures: Analysis and Design, Smith, B. S. and Coull, A., John Wiley & Sons, 1991.
2. Reinforced Concrete Design of Tall Buildings, Taranath, B. S., CRC Press, 2010.
3. Tall Building Design: Steel, Concrete and Composite Systems, Taranath, B. S., CRC Press, 2017.
4. Wind Effect on Structures: Modern Structural Design for Wind, Simiu, E. and Yeo, D., Wiley
Blackwell, 2019.
5. Handbook of Concrete Engineering, M. Fintel, Von Nostrand Reinhold Company, 1985.
6. Design of Earthquake Resistant Structures, Emilio Rosenblueth, Pentech Press Ltd., 1990.
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PE 1127 SE Design of Prestressed Concrete Structures Elective
L T D P
- 3 - - - 30 70 3
Course Objectives
 Learn the concept of pre-stressed concrete, methods and systems of pre-stressing, losses of pre-
stress.
 Analyse and design the sections for flexure, torsion and shear using different methods.
 Learn the design of sections for bond and anchorage and deflections of pre-stressed concrete
beams.
 Study the analysis and design of statically indeterminate beams.
Course Outcomes
1. Familiarize with fundamentals of pre-stressed concrete, methods and systems of pre-stressing and
losses of pre-stress.
2. Analyse and design the sections for flexure, shear bond and anchorages.
3. Estimate the deflections of pre-stressed concrete elements.
4. Know the circular pre-stressing, analysis and design of statically indeterminate beams.
5. Solve the problems pertaining to axial members, slabs and grid floors.
UNIT-I
Introduction: Basic concepts, materials, permissible stress – Advantages and types of prestressing, Systems
and devices of pre-stressing and post-tensioning, Prestressing steel
Losses in pre-stress: Loss of prestress in pre-tensioned and post-tensioned members – Analysis of sections
for flexure
UNIT-II
Deflections: Importance of deflections, factors influencing deflections, codal provisions, short term and long
term deflections.
Shear: Shear in principal stresses – cracked and un-cracked sections - codal provisions – Design of shear
reinforcement.
Torsion: Torsion for cracked and un-cracked sections, codal provisions and design.
UNIT-III
End Blocks: Nature of stresses, Stress distribution – IS Code Method -codal provisions - Design.
Continuous beams: Advantages of Continuous members – Code provisions – Design of two span
Continuous beams – concordant cable profiles.
UNIT-IV
Tension Members: Introduction, Ties, Circular pre-stressing – Design of PSC pipes.
Compression Members: Introduction – Design of PSC columns.
UNIT-V
Slabs: Introduction – Types – rectangular and flat slabs – Codal provisions – Design of PSC floor slabs - one
way and two way slabs, and simple flat slabs. Grid Floors: Introduction.
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Suggested Readings:
1. Prestressed Concrete‖ by N. Krishna Raju, Tata Mc Graw Hill, 2001.
2. Prestressed Concrete‖ by G.S. Pandit and S.P. Gupta, CBS Pub., 1995.
3. Design of Prestressed Concrete‖ by Arthur H. Nilson, John Wiley, 1987
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PE 1128 SE Theory of Shells and Folded Plates Elective
L T D P
PC 1102 SE 3 - - - 30 70 3
Course Objectives
 Learn the analysis and design of cylindrical shells, short and long shells.
 Study the concepts of bending theory using D.K.J. equations and Schorer theory.
 Understand the beam theory and beam arch analysis.
 Gain knowledge of the analysis and design of different shells of double curvature and
axi-symmetrical shells by membrane theory.
 Analyse different types of folded plates using Simpson’s and Whitney’s methods.
Course Outcomes
1. Analyse the cylindrical shells and design the short and long shells.
2. Solve the problems of bending theory using appropriate equations.
3. Evaluate and design the different shells using beam theory and membrane theory.
4. Analyse the numerous types of folded plates using pertinent method.
UNIT-I
Introduction: definition and classification of shells.
Cylindrical Shells: Membrane Theory – Equilibrium equations for differential shell elements – Calculation
of stresses and displacement due to dead loads and snow loads for circular cylindrical shell.
UNIT-II
Bending Theory: Necessity of bending theory (i) D.K.J theory Assumption – Equilibrium equations for a
differential element - stress strain relations - Moment curvature relations – Derivation of D.K.J. Differential
and characteristics equations – Roots of the Characteristic equation – Expression for defection. (ii) Schorer
theory – assumptions – Equilibrium equations for a differential shell element – stress strain relations –
Moment curvature relations – Derivation of Schorer differential and characteristic equation – Roots of the
characteristic equation – Expression of defection.
UNIT-III
Beam Theory of cylindrical shells: Assumptions and range of their validity – Outline of the beam arch
analysis – Advantages of beams theory over other theories.
UNIT-IV
Shells of Doubles Curvature: Membrane theory of shells of revolution- Equilibrium equations for a
differential shell element – Calculation of stresses in a spherical dome due to uniform load over the surface
and due to concentrated load around a skylight opening. Shells of translation equilibrium equations for a
differential shell element. Pucher’s stress function, derivation of a differential equation from equations of
equilibrium using Pucher’s stress function calculation of stresses in hyperbolic parabolids with straight edges
under uniform load over the surface.
UNIT-V
Folded Plates: Assumptions – Structural behavior – Resolutions of ridge loads – Edge shears – Stress
distribution – Plate deflections and rotations. Effect of joint moments – Analysis of V shaped folded plates
using (i) Simpson and (ii) Whitney methods.
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Suggested Readings:
1. Theory of plates and shells, S. Timoshenko and W. Krienger, Mc Graw Hill.1959
2. Design and construction of concrete shell roofs, G.S. Ramaswamy, CBS Pub 1986
3. Thin Shells Theory and Problems, J. Ramchandran, Universities press, 1993.
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PE 1129 SE Structural Optimization Elective
L T D P
- 3 - - - 30 70 3
Course Objectives
 Learn the optimization techniques and linear optimization.
 Study the non-linear optimization and non-linear constrained optimization.
 Understand the dynamic programming, decision theory and simulations.
 Apply optimization techniques for simple structures.
Course Outcomes
1. Become confident at optimization techniques, linear optimization, algorithm, etc.
2. Learn the nonlinear optimization and one dimensional minimization methods.
3. Study the non-linear optimization-II by different methods.
4. Use the optimization techniques for simple structures.
UNIT – I
Introduction to optimization: Introduction, basic theory and elements of Optimization, Terminology and
definitions, Basic principles and procedure of optimization, Engineering applications of Optimization.
Classical Methods of Optimization: Trial and error method, Monte-Carlo method, Lagrangian multiplier
method, illustrative examples
Linear Programming: Introduction, terminology, formulation of LPP, graphical and algebraic methods of
solving LPP, standard form and canonical form of linear programming, geometrical interpretation,
illustrative examples.
UNIT – II
Linear Programming: Simplex methods, Artificial variable techniques, solution of simultaneous equations,
Dual formulations - illustrative examples.
Network analysis: Modifications and improvements on CPM/PERT
Transportation and Assignment problem: Introduction, terminology, formulation and solution of
mathematical models, illustrative examples.
UNIT – III
Non-Linear Programming: local and global optimum, problem formulation, Unconstrained and constrained
methods of Optimization-Kuhn Tucker conditions, Lagrangian Multiplier methods, graphical method,
Univariate search method, Steepest Descent Methods, quadratic programming problem, Wolfs modified
simplex method, illustrative examples.
UNIT – IV
Dynamic programming: Introduction, terminology, need and characteristics of dynamic programming,
formulation, solution of LPP, applications, illustrative examples
Decision theory: Introduction, types, decision trees.
Simulation: Introduction, advantages, limitations, types, applications.
UNIT – V
Structural Optimization: Optimum structural design of rectangular timber beam, reinforced concrete
rectangular, T and L beams, concrete mix proportioning, reinforced concrete deep beams, planner trusses,
Procedure of optimization for structural grid and slab.
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Suggested Readings:
1. Engineering Optimization‖, S.S. Rao, New Age Internationals (1999).
2. Systems Analysis for Civil Engineers‖, Paul, J.O., john Wiley& Sons (1988)
3. Fundamentals of Optimum Design in Engineering‖ S.S. Bhavikatti, New Age International
Publishers.
4. Operation Research‖, S. Kalavathy, Vikas Publishing house Pvt Ltd. Second edition
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PE 1130 SE Fracture Mechanism in Concrete Structures Elective
L T D P
- 3 - - - 30 70 3
Course Objectives
The objectives of the course are to impart knowledge of the:
 Identify and classify cracking of concrete structures based on fracture mechanics.
 Implement stress intensity factor for notched members.
 Apply fracture mechanics models to high strength concrete and FRC structures.
 Compute J-integral for various sections understanding the concepts of LEFM.
Course Outcomes
After the completion of the course, the student will be able to:
1. Recognise cracks in concrete structures based on fracture mechanics.
2. Recognise type of failures in concrete structures.
3. Determine stress intensity factors.
4. Develop different material models.
5. Develop numerical models.
UNIT - I
Introduction: Basic fracture mechanics, crack in a structure, mechanisms of fracture and crack.
UNIT - II
Growth, cleavage fracture, ductile fracture, fatigue cracking, environment assisted cracking, service failure
analysis
UNIT - III
Stress at crack tip: Stress at crack tip, linear elastic fracture mechanics, Griffith’s Criteria, Stress intensity
factors, crack tip plastic zone, Erwin’s plastic zone correction, R curves, compliance, J integral, concept of
CTOD and CMD
UNIT - IV
Material Models: General concepts, crack models, band models, models based on continuum
UNIT - V
Damage Mechanics: Applications to high strength concrete, fibre reinforced concrete, crack concepts and
numerical modelling.
Suggested Readings:
1. Fracture Mechanics, Suri, C.T. and Jin, Z. H., 1st Edition, Elsevier Academic Press, 2012.
2. Elementary Engineering Fracture Mechanics, Broek David, 3rd Edition, Springer, 1982.
3. Fracture Mechanics of Concrete Structures – Theory and Applications, Elfgreen, L., RILEM Report,
Chapman and Hall, 1989.
4. Fracture Mechanics – Applications to Concrete, Victor, Li C., Bazant Z. P., ACI SP118, ACI
Detroit, 1989.
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Mandatory
MC 5121 ME Research Methodology and IPR
Course
L T D P
- 3 - - - 30 70 3
Course Objectives
To make students to
 Motivate to choose research as career
 Formulate the research problem, prepare the research design
 Identify various sources for literature review and data collection report writing
 Equip with good methods to analyse the collected data
 Know about IPR copyrights
Course Outcomes
1. Define research problem, review and asses the quality of literature from various sources
2. Improve the style and format of writing a report for technical paper/ Journal report, understand and
develop various research designs
3. Collect the data by various methods: observation, interview, questionnaires
4. Analyse problem by statistical techniques: ANOVA, F-test, Chi-square
5. Understand apply for patent and copyrights
UNIT - I
Research Methodology: Objectives and Motivation of Research, Types of Research, research approaches,
Significance of Research, Research Methods Verses Methodology, Research Process, Criteria of Good
Research, Problems Encountered by Researchers in India, Benefits to the society in general. Defining the
Research Problem: Selection of Research Problem, Necessity of Defining the Problem
UNIT - II
Literature Survey and Report writing: Importance and purpose of Literature Survey, Sources of
Information, Assessment of Quality of Journals and Articles, Need of Review, Guidelines for Review,
Record of Research Review.
Report writing: Meaning of interpretation, layout of research report, Types of reports, Mechanism of
writing a report. Research Proposal Preparation: Writing a Research Proposal and Research Report,
Writing Research Grant Proposal.
UNIT - III
Research Design: Meaning of Research Design, Need of Research Design, Feature of a Good Design,
Important Concepts Related to Research Design, Different Research Designs, Basic Principles of
Experimental Design, Developing a Research Plan, Steps in sample design, types of sample designs.
UNIT - IV
Data Collection and Analysis: Methods of data collection, Data organization, Methods of data grouping,
Diagrammatic representation of data, Graphic representation of data. Importance of Parametric, non-
parametric test, testing of variance of two normal populations, use of Chi-square, ANOVA, F-test, z-test
UNIT - V
Intellectual Property Rights: Meaning, Nature, Classification and protection of Intellectual Property, the
main forms of Intellectual Property, Concept of Patent, Patent document, Invention protection, granting of
patent, Rights of a patent, Licensing, Transfer of technology.
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Suggested Readings:
1. C.R Kothari, Research Methodology, Methods & Technique‖; New Age International Publishers,
2004
2. R. Ganesan, Research Methodology for Engineers‖, MJP Publishers, 2011
3. Y.P. Agarwal, Statistical Methods: Concepts, Application and Computation‖, Sterling Publications
Pvt. Ltd., New Delhi, 2004
4. G.B. Reddy, Intellectual Property Rights and the Law 5th Ed. 2005 Gogia Law Agency
5. Ajit Parulekar and Sarita D’Souza, Indian Patents Law – Legal & Business Implications, Macmillan
India Ltd, 2006
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OE 9101 CE Cost Management of Engineering Projects Open Elective
L T D P
- 3 - - - 30 70 3
Course Objectives
 To apply modern software packages to conduct analysis of real world data.
 To understand the technical underpinning of engineering economic analysis.
 The ability to apply the appropriate analytical techniques to a wide variety of real world problems
and data sets.
 To summarize and present the analysis results in a clear and coherent manner.
Course Outcomes
1. Students should be able to learn the cost concepts in decision making
2. Student should be able to do cost planning and Marginal Costing
3. Students should be able to create a database for operational control and decision making.
UNIT-I
Introduction and Overview of the Strategic Cost Management Process: Cost concepts in decision-
making; Relevant cost, Differential cost, Incremental cost and Opportunity cost. Objectives of a Costing
System; Inventory valuation; Creation of a Database for operational control; Provision of data for Decision-
Making.
UNIT-II
Project: meaning, Different types, why to manage, cost overruns centers, various stages of project
execution: conception to commissioning. Project execution as conglomeration of technical and non-technical
activities. Detailed Engineering activities. Pre project execution main clearances and documents Project
team: Role of each member. Importance Project site: Data required with significance. Project contracts.
Types and contents. Project execution Project cost control. Bar charts and Network diagram. Project
commissioning: mechanical and process.
UNIT-III
Cost Behavior and Profit Planning Marginal Costing: Distinction between Marginal Costing and
Absorption Costing; Break-even Analysis, Cost-Volume-Profit Analysis. Various decision-making problems.
Standard Costing and Variance Analysis.
Pricing strategies: Pareto Analysis. Target costing, Life Cycle Costing. Costing of service sector. Just-in-
time approach, Material Requirement Planning, Enterprise Resource Planning, Total Quality Management
and Theory of constraints.
UNIT-IV
Activity-Based Cost Management: Bench Marking; Balanced Score Card and Value-Chain Analysis.
Budgetary Control; Flexible Budgets; Performance budgets; Zero-based budgets. Measurement of Divisional
profitability pricing decisions including transfer pricing.
UNIT-V
Quantitative techniques for cost management: Linear Programming, PERT/CPM, Transportation
problems, Assignment problems, Simulation, Learning Curve Theory.
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Suggested Readings:
1. Cost Accounting – A Managerial Emphasis, Prentice Hall of India, New Delhi
2. Charles T. Horngren and George Foster, Advanced Management Accounting
3. Robert S Kaplan Anthony A. Alkinson, Management & Cost Accounting
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OE 9102 CS Business Analytics Open Elective
L T D P
- 3 - - - 30 70 3
Course Objectives
 Understand the role of business analytics within an organization
 Analyse data using statistical and data mining techniques and understand relationships between the
underlying business processes of an organization
 To gain an understanding of how managers use business analytics to formulate and solve business
problems and to support managerial decision making
 To become familiar with processes needed to develop, report, and analyse business data
 Use decision-making tools/Operations research techniques
 Mange business process using analytical and management tools
 Analyse and solve problems from different industries such as manufacturing, service, retail,
software, banking and finance, sports, pharmaceutical, aerospace etc.
 Student will able to understand the basic rules of research formulation and procedure for obtaining
patent rights
Course Outcomes
1. Students will demonstrate knowledge of data analytics
2. Students will demonstrate the ability of think critically in making decisions based on data and deep
analytics
3. Students will demonstrate the ability to use technical skills in predicative and prescriptive modelling
to support business decision-making
4. Students will demonstrate the ability to translate data into clear, actionable insights
UNIT-I
Business analytics: Overview of Business analytics, Scope of Business analytics, Business Analytics
Process, Relationship of Business Analytics Process and organization, competitive advantages of Business
Analytics.
Statistical Tools: Statistical Notation, Descriptive Statistical methods, Review of probability distribution
and data modelling, sampling and estimation methods overview.
UNIT-II
Trendiness and Regression Analysis: Modelling Relationships and Trends in Data, simple Linear
Regression. Important Resources, Business Analytics Personnel, Data and models for Business analytics,
problem solving, Visualizing and Exploring Data, Business Analytics Technology.
UNIT-III
Organization Structures of Business analytics, Team management, Management Issues, Designing
Information Policy, Outsourcing, Ensuring Data Quality, measuring contribution of Business analytics,
Managing Changes. Descriptive Analytics, predictive analytics, predicative Modelling, Predictive analytics
analysis, Data Mining, Data Mining Methodologies, Prescriptive analytics and its step in the business
analytics Process, Prescriptive Modelling, nonlinear Optimization.
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UNIT-IV
Forecasting Techniques: Qualitative and Judgmental Forecasting, Statistical Forecasting Models,
Forecasting Models for Stationary Time Series, Forecasting Models for Time Series with a Linear Trend,
Forecasting Time Series with Seasonality, Regression Forecasting with Casual Variables, Selecting
Appropriate Forecasting Models.
Monte Carlo Simulation and Risk Analysis: Monte Carle Simulation Using Analytic Solver Platform, New-
Product Development Model, Newsvendor Model, Overbooking Model, Cash Budget Model.
UNIT-V
Decision Analysis: Formulating Decision Problems, Decision Strategies with the without 8 Outcome
Probabilities, Decision Trees, The Value of Information, Utility and Decision Making.
Recent Trends in Embedded and collaborative business intelligence, Visual data 4 recovery, Data
Storytelling and Data journalism.
Suggested Readings:
1. Business analytics Principles, Concepts, and Applications by Marc J. Schniederjans, Dara G.
Schniederjans, Christopher M. Starkey, Pearson FT Press.
2. Business Analytics by James Evans, persons Education.
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OE 9103 EC Embedded System Design Open Elective
L T D P
- 3 - - - 30 70 3
Course Objectives
 Detailed overview of important concepts of Embedded system
 Analyse PIC microcontroller, its features and programming
 Describe ARM Microcontroller architectural details and instruction set
 Understand ARM Memory management
 Learn the techniques to develop an embedded system and case studies
Course Outcomes
1. Understand the fundamentals of the embedded system design
2. Enumerate the instruction set of ARM Processor by studying the architecture of ARM core
3. Acquire knowledge on the serial, parallel and network communication protocols.
4. Learn the embedded system design life cycle and co-design issues.
5. List the various embedded software development tools used in the design of embedded system for
various applications.
UNIT I
Introduction to Embedded Systems: Overview of Embedded System Architecture, Challenges & Trends of
Embedded Systems, Hardware Architecture, Software Architecture. Application areas of Embedded Systems
and Categories of Embedded Systems. Embedded System Design and Co-Design issues and Design Cycle
Process
UNIT II
PIC 18: Family Overview, Architecture, Instruction Set, Addressing modes. Timers, interrupts of PIC 18,
Capture/Compare and PWM modules of PIC 18
UNIT III
ARM Architecture: ARM Design Philosophy, Registers, Program Status Register, Instruction Pipeline,
Interrupts and Vector Table, Architecture Revision, ARM Processor Families. Instruction Set: Data
Processing Instructions, Addressing Modes, Branch, Load, Store Instructions, PSR Instructions, Conditional
Instructions.
UNIT IV
ARM Thumb Instruction Set: Register Usage, Other Branch Instructions, Data Processing Instruction
Single-Register and Multi Register Load-Store Instructions, Stack, Software Interrupt Instructions. Exception
and interrupt handling.
ARM Memory Management: Cache Architecture, Polices, Flushing and Caches, MMU, Page Tables,
Translation Access Permissions, Context Switch.
UNIT V
Embedded Software Development Tools, Host and Target Machines, Linkers/Locators for Embedded
Software, Getting Embedded Software into the Target System. Debugging Techniques.
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Case Studies: Design of Embedded Systems using Microcontrollers–for applications in the area of
communications and automotives. (GSM/GPRS, CAN, Zigbee)
Suggested Readings:
1. Raj Kamal, Embedded Systems – Architecture, Programming and Design, 2nd Edition, TMH, 2008.
2. Andrew N. Sloss, Dominic Symes, Chris Wright, ARM Systems Developer’s Guides – Designing &
Optimizing System Software, Elsevier, 2008.
3. Mazidi, MCKinlay and Danny Causey, PIC Microcontrollers and Embedded Systems, Pearson
Education, 2007
4. David.E. Simon, An Embedded Software Primer, 1st Edition, Pearson Education, 1999
5. Jonathan W. Valvano, Embedded Microcomputer Systems, Real Time Interfacing, Thomas
Learning, 1999.
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OE 9104 EE Waste to Energy Open Elective
L T D P
- 3 - - - 30 70 3
Course Objectives
 To enable students to aware about the generation of energy from the waste.
Course Outcomes
1. Students should able to learn the Classification of waste as a fuel.
2. Students should able to learn the Manufacture of charcoal.
3. Students should able to carry out the designing of gasifiers and biomass stoves.
4. Student should able to learn the Biogas plant technology.
UNIT-I
Introduction to Energy from Waste: Classification of waste as fuel – Agro based, Forest residue,
Industrial waste - MSW – Conversion devices – Incinerators, gasifiers, digestors. Biomass Pyrolysis:
Pyrolysis – Types, slow fast – Manufacture of charcoal – Methods - Yields and application – Manufacture
of pyrolytic oils and gases, yields and applications.
UNIT-II
Biomass Gasification: Gasifiers – Fixed bed system – Downdraft and updraft gasifiers – Fluidized bed
gasifiers – Design, construction and operation – Gasifier burner arrangement for thermal heating – Gasifier
engine arrangement and electrical power – Equilibrium and kinetic consideration in gasifier operation.
UNIT-III
Biomass Combustion: Biomass stoves – Improved chullahs, types, some exotic designs, fixed bed
combustors, Types, inclined grate combustors, Fluidized bed combustors, Design, construction and
operation - Operation of all the above biomass combustors.
UNIT-IV
Biogas: Properties of biogas (Calorific value and composition) - Biogas plant technology and status - Bio
energy system - Design and constructional features - Biomass resources and their classification - Biomass
conversion processes - Thermo chemical conversion - Direct combustion - biomass gasification - pyrolysis
and liquefaction
UNIT-V
Biochemical conversion: Anaerobic digestion - Types of biogas Plants – Applications - Alcohol
production from biomass - Bio diesel production - Urban waste to energy conversion - Biomass energy
programme in India.
Suggested Readings:
1. Non-Conventional Energy, Desai, Ashok V., Wiley Eastern Ltd., 1990.
2. Biogas Technology - A Practical Hand Book, Khandelwal, K. C. and Mahdi, S. S., Vol. I & II,
Tata McGraw Hill Publishing Co. Ltd., 1983.
3. Food, Feed and Fuel from Biomass, Challal, D. S., IBH Publishing Co. Pvt. Ltd., 1991.
4. Biomass Conversion and Technology, C. Y. WereKo-Brobby and E. B. Hagan, John Wiley &
Sons, 1996.
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OE 9105 ME Industrial Safety Open Elective
L T D P
- 3 - - - 30 70 3
Course Objectives
 Causes for industrial accidents and preventive steps to be taken.
 Fundamental concepts of Maintenance Engineering.
 About wear and corrosion along with preventive steps to betaken
 The basic concepts and importance of fault tracing.
 The steps involved in carrying out periodic and preventive maintenance of various equipments used
in industry
Course Outcomes
After completing this course, the student will be equipped with:
1. concepts of engineering systems safety
2. Identify the causes for industrial accidents and suggest preventive measures.
3. Identify the basic tools and requirements of different maintenance procedures.
4. Apply different techniques to reduce and prevent Wear and corrosion in Industry.
5. Identify different types of faults present in various equipments like machine tools, IC Engines,
boilers etc.
6. Apply periodic and preventive maintenance techniques as required for industrial equipments like
motors, pumps and air compressors and machine toolset.
UNIT-I
Industrial safety: Accident, causes, types, results and control, mechanical and electrical hazards, types,
causes and preventive steps/procedure, describe salient points of factories act 1948 for health and safety,
wash rooms, drinking water layouts, light, cleanliness, fire, guarding, pressure vessels, etc., Safety colour
codes. Fire prevention and fire fighting, equipment and methods.
UNIT-II
Fundamentals of maintenance engineering: Definition and aim of maintenance engineering, Primary and
secondary functions and responsibility of maintenance department, Types of maintenance, Types and
applications of tools used for maintenance, Maintenance cost & its relation with replacement economy,
Service life of equipment.
UNIT-III
Wear and Corrosion and their prevention: Wear- types, causes, effects, wear reduction methods,
lubricants-types and applications, Lubrication methods, general sketch, working and applications, i. Screw
down grease cup, ii. Pressure grease gun, iii. Splash lubrication, iv. Gravity lubrication, v. Wick feed
lubrication vi. Side feed lubrication, vii. Ring lubrication, Definition, principle and factors affecting the
corrosion. Types of corrosion, corrosion prevention methods.
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UNIT-IV
Fault tracing: Fault tracing-concept and importance, decision tree concept, need and applications, sequence
of fault finding activities, show as decision tree, draw decision tree for problems in machine tools, hydraulic,
pneumatic, automotive, thermal and electrical equipment’s like, I. Any one machine tool, ii. Pump iii. Air
compressor, iv. Internal combustion engine, v. Boiler, vi. Electrical motors, Types of faults in machine tools
and their general causes.
UNIT-V
Periodic and preventive maintenance: Periodic inspection-concept and need, degreasing, cleaning and
repairing schemes, overhauling of mechanical components, overhauling of electrical motor, common
troubles and remedies of electric motor, repair complexities and its use, definition, need, steps and
advantages of preventive maintenance. Steps/procedure for periodic and preventive maintenance of: I.
Machine tools, ii. Pumps, iii. Air compressors, iv. Diesel generating (DG) sets, Program and schedule of
preventive maintenance of mechanical and electrical equipment, advantages of preventive maintenance.
Repair cycle concept and importance.
Suggested Readings:
1. Maintenance Engineering Handbook, Higgins & Morrow, Da Information Services.
2. Maintenance Engineering, H. P. Garg, S. Chand and Company.
3. Pump-hydraulic Compressors, Audels, McGraw Hill Publication
4. Foundation Engineering Handbook, Winterkorn, Hans, Chapman & Hall London
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AD 9001 HS English for Research Paper Writing Audit I
L T D P
- 2 - - - 30 70 -
Course Objectives
 Understand that how to improve your writing skills and level of readability
 Understand the nuances of language and vocabulary in writing a Research Paper.
 Develop the content, structure and format of writing a research paper.
 Produce original research papers without plagiarism
Course Outcomes
1. Interpret the nuances of research paper writing.
2. Differentiate the research paper format and citation of sources.
3. To review the research papers and articles in a scientific manner.
4. Avoid plagiarism and be able to develop their writing skills in presenting the research work.
5. Create a research paper and acquire the knowledge of how and where to publish their original
research papers.
UNIT - I
Academic Writing: Meaning & Definition of a research paper– Purpose of a research paper – Scope –
Benefits, Limitations – outcomes.
UNIT - II
Research Paper Format: Title – Abstract – Introduction – Discussion – Findings, Conclusion – Style of
Indentation – Font size/Font types – Indexing – Citation of sources.
UNIT - III
Research Methodology: Methods (Qualitative – Quantitative) Review of Literature. Criticizing,
Paraphrasing & Plagiarism.
UNIT - IV
Process of Writing a research paper: Choosing a topic - Thesis Statement – Outline – Organizing notes -
Language of Research – Word order, Paragraphs – Writing first draft –Revising/Editing - The final draft and
proof reading.
UNIT - V
Research Paper Publication: Reputed Journals – National/International – ISSN No, No. of volumes,
Scopus Index/UGC Journals – Free publications - Paid Journal publications – Advantages/Benefits
Presentation Skills: Developing Persuasive Presentations, Structure of Presentation, Presentation Slides,
Presentation Delivery, role of the audience, what to search and cite, how to establish credibility.
Suggested Readings:
1. C. R Kothari, Gaurav, Garg, ―Research Methodology Methods and Techniques‖, 4/e, New Age
International Publishers.
2. Day R, ―How to Write and Publish a Scientific Paper”, Cambridge University Press, 2006
3. MLA Hand book for writers of Research Papers‖, 7/e, East West Press Pvt. Ltd, New Delhi
4. Lauri Rozakis, Schaum’s, Quick Guide to Writing Great Research Papers‖, Tata McGraw Hills
Pvt. Ltd, New Delhi.
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AD 9002 CE Disaster Management Audit I
L T D P
- 2 - - - 30 70 -
Course Objectives
 To impart knowledge in students about the nature, causes, consequences and mitigation measures
of the various natural disasters
 To enable the students to understand risks, vulnerabilities and human errors associated with human
induced disasters
 To enable the students to understand and assimilate the impacts of any disaster on the affected area
depending on its position/ location, environmental conditions, demographic etc.
Course Outcomes
1. Learn to demonstrate a critical understanding of key concepts in disaster risk reduction
2. and humanitarian response.
3. Critically evaluate disaster risk reduction and humanitarian response policy and Practice from
multiple perspectives.
4. Develop an understanding of standards of humanitarian response and practical relevance in specific
types of disasters and conflict situations.
5. Critically understand the strengths and weaknesses of disaster management approaches, planning
and programming in different countries, particularly their home country or the countries they work
in.
UNIT-I
Introduction: Disaster: Definition, Factors and Significance; Difference between Hazard and Disaster;
Natural and Manmade Disasters: Difference, Nature, Types and Magnitude.
UNIT-II
Repercussions of Disasters and Hazards: Economic Damage, Loss of Human and Animal Life,
Destruction of Ecosystem.
Natural Disasters: Earthquakes, Volcanisms, Cyclones, Tsunamis, Floods, Droughts and Famines,
Landslides and Avalanches, Man-made disaster: Nuclear Reactor Meltdown, Industrial Accidents, Oil
Slicks and Spills, Outbreaks of Disease and Epidemics, War and Conflicts.
UNIT-III
Disasters Prone Areas in India: Study of Seismic Zones; Areas Prone to Floods and Droughts,
Landslides and Avalanches; Areas Prone to Cyclonic and Coastal Hazards with Special Reference to
Tsunami; Post-Disaster Diseases and Epidemics
UNIT-IV
Disaster Preparedness: Monitoring of Phenomena Triggering a Disaster or Hazard; Evaluation of Risk:
Application of Remote Sensing, Data from Meteorological and Other Agencies, Media Reports:
Governmental and Community Preparedness.
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UNIT-IV
Disaster Risk: Concept and Elements, Disaster Risk Reduction, Global and National Disaster Risk
Situation. Techniques of Risk Assessment, Global Co-Operation in Risk Assessment and Warning,
People’s Participation in Risk Assessment. Strategies for Survival. Meaning, Concept and Strategies of
Disaster Mitigation, Emerging Trends in Mitigation. Structural Mitigation and Non-Structural Mitigation,
Programs of Disaster Mitigation in India.
Suggested Readings:
1. R. Nishith, Singh AK, “Disaster Management in India: Perspectives, issues and strategies”, New
Royal Book Company.
2. Sahni, Pardeep (Eds.), “Disaster Mitigation Experiences and Reflections”, PHI, New Delhi.
3. Goel S. L., “Disaster Administration and Management Text and Case Studies”, Deep & Deep
Publication Pvt. Ltd., New Delhi.
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AD 9003 HS Sanskrit for Technical Knowledge Audit I
L T D P
- 2 - - - 30 70 -
Course Objectives
 To get a working knowledge in illustrious Sanskrit, the scientific language in the world
 To make the novice Learn the Sanskrit to develop the logic in mathematics, science & other subjects
 To explore the huge knowledge from ancient Indian literature
Course Outcomes
1. Develop passion towards Sanskrit language
2. Decipher the latent engineering principles from Sanskrit literature
3. Correlates the technological concepts with the ancient Sanskrit history.
4. Develop knowledge for the technological progress
5. Explore the avenue for research in engineering with aid of Sanskrit
UNIT-I
Introduction to Sanskrit Language: Sanskrit Alphabets-vowels-consonants- significance of Amarakosa-
parts of Speech-Morphology-creation of new words-significance of synonyms-sandhi-samasa-sutras-active
and passive Voice-Past/Present/Future Tense-Syntax-Simple Sentences (elementary treatmentonly)
UNIT-II
Role of Sanskrit in Basic Sciences: Brahmagupthas lemmas (second degree indeterminate equations), sum
of squares of n-terms of AP- sulba, sutram or baudhayana theorem (origination of Pythagoras theorem)-value
of pie-Madhava’s sine and cosine theory (origination of Taylor's series).
The measurement system-time-mass-length-temp, Matter elasticity-optics-speed of light (origination of
Michaelson and Morley theory).
UNIT-III
Role of Sanskrit in Engineering-I (Civil, Mechanical, Electrical and Electronics Engineering):
Building construction-soil testing-mortar-town planning-Machine definition-crucible-furnace-air blower-
Generation of electricity in a cell-magnetism-Solar system-Sun: The source of energy, the earth-Pingala
chandasutram (origination of digital logic system)
UNIT-IV
Role of Sanskrit in Engineering-II (Computer Science Engineering & Information Technology):
Computer languages and the Sanskrit languages-computer command words and the vedic command words-
analogy of pramana in memamsa with operators in computer language-sanskrit analogy of physical sequence
and logical sequence, programming.
UNIT-V
Role of Sanskrit in Engineering-III (Bio-technology and Chemical Engineering): Classification of
plants- plants, the living-plants have senses-classification of living creatures, Chemical laboratory location
and layout- equipment-distillation vessel-kosthi yanthram
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Suggested Readings:
1. M Krishnamachariar, History of Classical Sanskrit Literature, TTD Press, 1937.
2. M.R. Kale, A Higher Sanskrit Grammar: For the Use of School and College Students, Motilal
Banarsidass Publishers, 2015.
3. Kapail Kapoor, Language, Linguistics and Literature: The Indian Perspective, ISBN- 10:
8171880649, 1994.
4. Pride of India, Samskrita Bharati Publisher, ISBN: 81-87276 27-4, 2007.
5. Shri Rama Verma, Vedas the source of ultimate science, Nag publishers, 2005.
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AD 9004 HS Value Education Audit I
L T D P
- 2 - - - 30 70 -
Course Objectives
 Understand the need and importance of Values for self-development and for National development.
 Imbibe good human values and Morals
 Cultivate individual and National character.
Course Outcomes
After completion of the course, students will be able to:
1. Gain necessary Knowledge for self-development
2. Learn the importance of Human values and their application in day to day professional life.
3. Appreciate the need and importance of interpersonal skills for successful career and social life
4. Emphasize the role of personal and social responsibility of an individual for all-round growth.
5. Develop a perspective based on spiritual outlook and respect women, other religious practices,
equality, non-violence and universal brotherhood.
UNIT-I
Human Values, Ethics and Morals: Concept of Values, Indian concept of humanism, human values;
Values for self-development, Social values, individual attitudes; Work ethics, moral and non- moral
behaviour, standards and principles based on religion, culture and tradition.
UNIT-II
Value Cultivation, and Self-management: Need and Importance of cultivation of values such as Sense-of
Duty, Devotion to work, Self-reliance, Confidence, Concentration, Integrity & discipline, and Truthfulness.
UNIT-III
Spiritual outlook and social values: Personality and Behavior, Scientific attitude and Spiritual (soul)
outlook; Cultivation of Social Values Such as Positive Thinking, Punctuality, Love & Kindness, avoiding
fault finding in others, Reduction of anger, forgiveness, Dignity of labour, True friendship, Universal
brotherhood and religious tolerance.
UNIT-IV
Values in Holy Books: Self-management and Good health; internal & external cleanliness, Holy books
versus Blind faith, Character and Competence, Equality, Nonviolence, Humility, Role of Women.
UNIT-V
Dharma, Karma and Guna: Concept of soul; Science of Reincarnation, Character and Conduct, Concept of
Dharma; Cause and Effect based Karma Theory; The qualities of Devine and Devilish; Satwic, Rajasic and
Tamasic gunas.
Suggested Readings:
1. Chakroborty, S.K., Values & Ethics for organizations Theory and practice‖, Oxford University Press,
New Delhi, 1998.
2. Jaya Dayal Goyandaka, Srimad Bhagavad Gita with Sanskrit Text, Word Meaning and Prose
Meaning‖, Gita Press, Gorakhpur,2017.
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AD 9011 HS Constitution of India and Fundamental Rights Audit II
L T D P
- 2 - - - 30 70 -
Course Objectives
 Understand the premises informing the twin themes of liberty and freedom from a civil rights
perspective and to address the growth of Indian opinion regarding modern Indian intellectuals’
constitutional role and entitlement to civil and economic rights as well as the emergence of
nationhood in the early years of Indian nationalism.
Course Outcomes
1. Discuss the growth of the demand for civil rights in India for the bulk of Indians before the arrival of
Gandhi in Indian politics.
2. Discuss the intellectual origins of the framework of argument that informed the conceptualization of
social reforms leading to revolution in India.
3. Discuss the circumstances surrounding the foundation of the Congress Socialist Party [CSP] under
the leadership of Jawaharlal Nehru and the eventual failure of the proposal of direct elections
through adult suffrage in the Indian Constitution.
4. Discuss the passage of the Hindu Code Bill of 1956.
UNIT-I
History of Making of the Indian Constitution: History, Drafting Committee, (Composition & Working)
Philosophy of the Indian Constitution: Preamble, Salient Features.
UNIT-II
Contours of Constitutional Rights & Duties: Fundamental Rights, Right to Equality, Right to Freedom,
Right against Exploitation, Right to Freedom of Religion, Cultural and Educational Rights, Right to
Constitutional Remedies, Directive Principles of State Policy, Fundamental Duties.
UNIT-III
Organs of Governance: Parliament, Composition, Qualifications and Disqualifications, Powers and
Functions, Executive, President, Governor, Council of Ministers, Judiciary, Appointment and Transfer of
Judges, Qualifications. Powers and Functions.
UNIT-IV
Local Administration: District’s Administration head: Role and Importance, Municipalities: Introduction,
Mayor and role of Elected Representative CEO of Municipal Corporation, Panchayat raj: Introduction, PRI:
Zilla Panchayat, Elected officials and their roles, CEO Zilla Panchayat: Position and role. Block level:
Organizational Hierarchy (Different departments), Village level: Role of Elected and Appointed officials,
Importance of grass root democracy.
UNIT-V
Election Commission: Election Commission: Role and Functioning. Chief Election Commissioner and
Election Commissioners. State Election Commission: Role and Functioning. Institute and Bodies for the
welfare of SC/ST/OBC and women.
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Suggested Readings:
1. The Constitution of India, 1950 (Bare Act), Government Publication.
2. Dr. S. N. Busi, Dr. B. R. Ambedkar framing of Indian Constitution, 1st Edition, 2015.
3. M. P. Jain, Indian Constitution Law, 7th Edn., Lexis Nexis, 2014.
4. D.D. Basu, Introduction to the Constitution of India, Lexis Nexis, 2015.
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AD 9012 HS Pedagogy Studies Audit II
L T D P
- 2 - - - 30 70 -
Course Objectives
 To present the basic concepts of design and policies of pedagogy studies.
 To provide understanding of the abilities and dispositions with regard to teaching techniques,
curriculum design and assessment practices.
 To familiarize various theories of learning and their connection to teaching practice.
 To create awareness about the practices followed by DFID, other agencies and other researchers.
 To provide understanding of critical evidence gaps that guides the professional development
Course Outcomes
1. Illustrate the pedagogical practices followed by teachers in developing countries both in formal and
informal classrooms.
2. Examine the effectiveness of pedagogical practices.
3. Understand the concept, characteristics and types of educational research and perspectives of
research.
4. Describe the role of classroom practices, curriculum and barriers to learning.
5. Understand Research gaps and learn the future directions.
UNIT-I
Introduction and Methodology: Aims and rationale, Policy background, Conceptual framework and
terminology - Theories of learning, Curriculum, Teacher education - Conceptual framework, Research
questions, Overview of methodology and Searching.
UNIT-II
Thematic Overview: Pedagogical practices followed by teachers in formal and informal classrooms in
developing countries - Curriculum, Teacher education
UNIT-III
Evidence on the Effectiveness of Pedagogical Practices: Methodology for the in depth stage: quality
assessment of included studies - How can teacher education (curriculum and Practicum) and the school
curriculum and guidance material best support effective pedagogy? - Theory of change - Strength and nature
of the body of evidence for effective pedagogical practices - Pedagogic theory and pedagogical approaches –
Teachers attitudes and beliefs and pedagogic strategies.
UNIT-IV
Professional Development: alignment with classroom practices and follow up support - Support from the
head teacher and the community – Curriculum and assessment - Barriers to learning: Limited resources and
large class sizes.
UNIT-V
Research Gaps and Future Directions: Research design – Contexts – Pedagogy - Teacher education -
Curriculum and assessment – Dissemination and research impact.
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Suggested Readings:
1. Ackers J, Hardman F, Classroom Interaction in Kenyan Primary Schools, Compare‖, 31 (2): 245 –
261, 2001.
2. Agarwal M, Curricular Reform in Schools: The importance of evaluation, Journal of Curriculum
Studies, 36 (3): 361 – 379, 2004.
3. Akyeampong K, Teacher Training in Ghana – does it count? Multisite teacher education research
project (MUSTER), Country Report 1. London: DFID, 2003.
4. Akyeampong K, Lussier K, Pryor J, Westbrook J, Improving teaching and learning of Basic Maths
and Reading in Africa: Does teacher Preparation count? International Journal Educational
Development, 33 (3): 272- 282, 2013.
5. Alexander R J, Culture and Pedagogy: International Comparisons in Primary Education, Oxford and
Boston: Blackwell, 2001.
6. Chavan M, Read India: A mass scale, rapid, learning to read campaign, 2003.
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AD 9013 HS Stress Management by Yoga Audit II
L T D P
- 2 - - - 30 70 -
Course Objectives
The Course will introduce the students to
 Creating awareness about different types of stress and the role of yoga in the management of stress.
 Promotion of positive health and overall wellbeing (Physical, mental, emotional, social and
spiritual).
 Prevention of stress related health problems by yoga practice.
Course Outcomes
After successful completion of the course, the students will be able to
1. Understand yoga and its benefits.
2. Enhance Physical strength and flexibility.
3. Learn to relax and focus.
4. Relieve physical and mental tension through asanas.
5. Improve work performance and efficiency.
UNIT - I
Meaning and Definition of Yoga - Historical perspective of Yoga - Principles of Astanga Yoga by
Patanjali.
UNIT - II
Meaning and Definition of Stress - Types of stress - Eustress and Distress. Anticipatory Anxiety and
Intense Anxiety and depression. Meaning of Management- Stress Management.
UNIT - III
Concept of Stress According to Yoga - Stress assessment methods - Role of Asana, Pranayama and
Meditation in the management of stress
UNIT - IV
Asanas- (5 Asanas in each posture) - Warm up - Standing Asanas - Sitting Asanas - Prone Asanas - Supine
asanas - Surya Namaskar.
UNIT - V
Pranayama- Anulom and Vilom Pranayama - Nadishudhi Pranayama - Kapalabhati Pranayama - Bhramari
Pranayama - Nadanusandhana Pranayama.
Meditation Techniques: Om Meditation - Cyclic meditation: Instant Relaxation technique (QRT), Quick
Relaxation Technique (QRT), Deep Relaxation Technique (DRT)
Suggested Readings:
1. “Yogic Asanas for Group Training - Part-I”, Janardhan Swami Yogabhyasi Mandal, Nagpur.
2. Swami Vivekananda, “Rajayoga or Conquering the Internal Nature”, Advaita Ashrama (Publication
Department), Kolkata.
3. Nagendra H.R and Nagaratna R, “Yoga Perspective in Stress Management”, Swami Vivekananda
Yoga Prakashan, Bangalore.
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Personality Development Through Life Enlightenment
AD 9014 HS Audit II
Skills
L T D P
- 2 - - - 30 70 -
Course Objectives
 To learn to achieve the highest goal happily
 To become a person with stable mind, pleasing personality and determination
 To awaken wisdom in students
Course Outcomes
1. Develop their personality and achieve their highest goal of life.
2. Lead the nation and mankind to peace and prosperity.
3. Practice emotional self-regulation.
4. Develop a positive approach to work and duties.
5. Develop a versatile personality.
UNIT - I
Neetisatakam – Holistic Development of Personality - Verses 19, 20, 21, 22 (Wisdom) - Verses 29, 31, 32
(Pride and Heroism) - Verses 26,28,63,65 (Virtue)
UNIT - II
Neetisatakam – Holistic Development of Personality (cont’d) - Verses 52, 53, 59 (don’ts) - Verses
71,73,75 & 78 (do’s) - Approach to day to day works and duties.
UNIT - III
Introduction to Bhagavadgeetha for Personality Development - Shrimad Bhagavadgeetha: Chapter 2 –
Verses 41, 47, 48 - Chapter 3 – Verses 13,21,27,35 - Chapter 6 – Verses 5,13,17,23,35 - Chapter 18 –Verses
45, 46, 48 Chapter – 6: Verses 5, 13, 17, 23, 35; Chapter – 18: Verses 45, 46, 48
UNIT - IV
Statements of Basic Knowledge - Shrimad Bhagavadgeetha: Chapter 2- Verses 56, 62,68 - Chapter 12 –
Verses 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18 - Personality of Role model from Shrimad Bhagawat Geeta.
UNIT - V
Role of Bhagavadgeetha in the Present Scenario - Chapter 2 – Verses 17 - Chapter 3 – Verses 36, 37, 42 -
Chapter 4 – Verses 18, 38, 39 - Chapter 18 – Verses 37, 38, 63.
Suggested Readings:
1. Srimad Bhagavad Gita, Swami Swarupananda Advaita Ashram (Publication Department), Kolkata
2. Bhartrihari’s Three Satakam (Niti-sringar-vairagya), P.Gopinath, Rashtriya Sanskrit Sansthanam,
New Delhi
Online Resources: NTPEL: http://nptel.ac.in/downloads/109104115/
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PC 1151 SE Structural Design Lab Core
L T D P
- - - - 2 50 - 1
Course Outcomes
1. Design and detail all the structural components of frame buildings for seismic and wind force.
2. Design and detail complete multi-storey building.
Syllabus Content:
Seismic & Wind Analysis and Design:

1. Calculation of design seismic force by static and dynamic methods of IS 1893.
2. Calculation of lateral force distribution as per Torsion provisions of IS 1893.
3. Beam design of an RC frame building as per IS 13920.
4. Column design of an RC frame building as per IS 13920.
5. Beam-column joint design of an RC frame building as per IS 13920.
6. Complete manual seismic analysis, design and detailing of a simple G+3 storied building and its
comparison with any structural analysis and design software.
7. Calculation of wind pressures and design forces on walls and roof of a rectangular building.
8. Calculation of design wind forces on a RC building using force coefficient method.
9. Calculation of design wind forces on a RC building using Gust Factor Approach.
10. Complete manual wind analysis and design of a simple G+3 storied structure using any structural
analysis and design software and its comparison with any structural analysis and design software.
Note: All the experiments/assignments should be done manually by individual student and the analysis &
design results should be compared using latest structural analysis and design software.
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PC 1152 SE Advanced Concrete Lab Core
L T D P
- - - - 2 50 - 1
Course Outcomes
1. Understand the rheology of special Concrete- fly ash based Concrete- geo-polymer Concrete and
Fibre Reinforced Concrete.
2. High strength – Mix design
3. Conduct cube, cylinder strength and modulus of rupture of high strength
4. Conduct of NDT of concrete
List of Experiments
1. To design the mix for High Strength Concrete.
2. To determine fresh properties of High Strength Concrete.
3. Study of stress-strain curve of high strength concrete, correlation between cube strength, cylinder
strength, split tensile strength and modulus of rupture.
4. Behaviour of beams under flexure and shear.
5. Mix proportion on fly-ash based concrete for compressive strength.
6. Mix proportion on Geo-polymer concrete for compressive strength.
7. Mix proportion on FRC for compressive strength.
8. Cube compressive strength of fly-ash and geo polymer concrete.
9. Split tensile strength and modulus of rupture for fly-ash concrete/geo-polymer concrete.
10. Development of correlation between Non-Destructive and Destructive Tests using Rebound
Hammer and UPV instruments
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PC 1153 SE Virtual Smart Structures and Dynamics Lab Core
L T D P
Structural
- - - 2 50 - 1
Dynamics
Course Outcomes
After the completion of the course, the student will be able to:
1. Understand the behaviour of structures subjected to dynamic loadings like wind, earthquake and
blasting.
2. Understand the dynamic characteristics of structures instrumented with smart piezoelectric sensors.
3. Visualize shear lag effect and Rebar Corrosion
4. Draw response spectrum curve for given condition
5. Measure displacements using Photogrammetry
List of Experiments:
Simulation based:
1. Free Vibration of S.D.O.F System
2. Forced Vibration of S.D.O.F System
3. Impulse Response of S.D.O.F System
4. Concept of Response Spectrum
5. Vibration of M.D.O.F System
6. Behaviour of Rigid Blocks
7. Torsional Response of Building
8. Continuous Systems
9. Vibration Control
10. Modes of Vibration of Simply Supported Beam Under Flexure
11. Modes of Vibration of Simply Supported Plate
12. Damage Detection and Qualitative Quantification Using Electro-Mechanical Impedance (EMI)
Technique
13. Dynamics of Bandra Worli Sea Link Bridge
14. Piezoelectric Energy Harvesting and Structural Health Monitoring Using Thin Surface Bonded PZT
Patches.
15. Shear Lag Effect in Electro-Mechanical Impedance (EMI) Technique
16. Rebar Corrosion Detection and Assessment Using Electro-Mechanical Impedance (EMI) Technique.
Simulation based:
17. Vibration Characteristics of Aluminium Cantilever Beam Using Piezoelectric Sensors
18. Identification of High Frequency Axial Modes of Beam in "Free-Free" Condition Using Electro-
Mechanical Impedance (EMI) Technique
19. Forced Excitation of Steel Beam Using Portable Shaker
20. Photogrammetry for Displacement Measurement
e-resources:
1. http://sd-iiith.vlabs.ac.in/Introduction.html (For Experiments 1 to 9)
2. http://vssd-iitd.vlabs.ac.in/home.html (For Experiments 10 to 20)
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PC 1154 SE Seminar Core
L T D P
- - - - 2 50 - 1
Course Outcomes
1. Develop the habit of referring the journals for literature review.
2. Understand the gist of the research paper.
3. Identify the potential for further scope.
4. Present the work in an efficient manner.
5. Write the documentation in standard format.
Guidelines:
 Each student shall present a seminar, generally comprising about three to four weeks of prior
literature review and finally a presentation of their work for assessment.
 The seminar report shall contain a clear statement of the research objectives, background of work,
literature review, techniques used, prospective deliverables, and detailed discussion on results,
conclusions and reference.
 At least two faculty members will be associated with the seminar presentation to evaluate and award
marks.
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PC 1155 SE Mini Project with Seminar Core
L T D P
- - - - 4 50 - 2
Course Outcomes
1. Formulate a specific problem and give solution
2. Develop model/models either theoretical/practical/numerical form
3. Solve, interpret/correlate the results and discussions
4. Conclude the results obtained
5. Write the documentation in standard format
Guidelines:
 As part of the curriculum in the II- semester of the programme each student shall do a mini project,
generally comprising about three to four weeks of prior reading, twelve weeks of active research,
and finally a presentation of their work for assessment.
 Each student will be allotted to a faculty supervisor for mentoring.
 Mini projects should present students with an accessible challenge on which to demonstrate
competence in research techniques, plus the opportunity to contribute something more original.
 Mini projects shall have inter-disciplinary/ industry relevance.
 The students can select a mathematical modelling based/Experimental investigations or Numerical
modelling.
 All the investigations should be clearly stated and documented with the reasons/explanations.
 The mini-project shall contain a clear statement of the research objectives, background of work,
literature review, techniques used, prospective deliverables, and detailed discussion on results,
conclusions and reference.
Departmental committee: Supervisor and a minimum of two faculty members
Guidelines for awarding marks in CIE (Continuous Internal Evaluation): Max. Marks: 50
Evaluation by Max. Marks Evaluation Criteria / Parameter
20 Progress and Review
Supervisor
05 Report
05 Relevance of the Topic
05 PPT Preparation
Departmental Committee 05 Presentation
05 Question and Answers
05 Report Preparation
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PC 1156 SE Major Project Phase – I Core
L T D P
- - - - 20 100 - 10
Course Outcomes
At the end of this course, students will be able to
1. Exposed to self-learning various topics.
2. Learn to survey the literature such as books, journals and contact resource persons for the selected
topic of research.
3. Learn to write technical reports.
4. Develop oral and written communication skills to present.
5. Defend their work in front of technically qualified audience
Guidelines:
 The Project work will preferably be a problem with research potential and should involve scientific
research, design, generation/collection and analysis of data, determining solution and must
preferably bring out the individual contribution.
 Seminar should be based on the area in which the candidate has undertaken the dissertation work.
 The CIE shall include reviews and the preparation of report consisting of a detailed problem
statement and a literature review.
 The preliminary results (if available) of the problem may also be discussed in the report.
 The work has to be presented in front of the committee consists of Chairperson-BoS, O.U and Head,
Supervisor & Project coordinator from the respective Department of the Institute.
 The candidate has to be in regular contact with his supervisor and the topic of dissertation must be
mutually decided by the guide and student.
Guidelines for awarding marks in CIE (Continuous Internal Evaluation): Max. Marks: 100
30 Project Status / Review(s)
Supervisor
20 Report
Departmental Committee 10 Relevance of the Topic
(Chairperson BoS, O.U. and 10 PPT Preparation
Head, Supervisor & Project 10 Presentation
coordinator from the respective 10 Question and Answers
department of the institution) 10 Report Preparation
Note: The Supervisor has to assess the progress of the student regularly.
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Major Project Phase – II
PC 1157 SE Core
(Dissertation)
L T D P
- - - - 32 - 200 16
Course Outcomes
At the end of this course, students will be able to
1. Use different experimental techniques and will be able to use different software/ computational
/analytical tools.
2. Design and develop an experimental set up/ equipment/test rig.
3. Conduct tests on existing set ups/equipments and draw logical conclusions from the results after
analysing them.
4. Either work in a research environment or in an industrial environment.
5. Conversant with technical report writing and will be able to present and convince their topic of
study to the engineering community.
Guidelines:
 It is a continuation of Major Project Phase – I started in semester -III.
 The student has to submit the report in prescribed format and also present seminar.
 The dissertation should be presented in standard format as provided by the department.
 The candidate has to prepare a detailed project report consisting of introduction of the problem,
problem statement, literature review, objectives of the work, methodology (experimental set up or
numerical details as the case may be) of solution and results and discussion.
 The report must bring out the conclusions of the work and future scope for the study. The work has
to be presented in front of the examiners panel consisting of an approved external examiner and
Chairperson BoS,& Head, O.U. and Supervisor from the Institute.
 The candidate has to be in regular contact with his/her Supervisor / Co- Supervisor
Guidelines for awarding marks in SEE (Semester End Examination): Max. Marks: 200
10 Regularity and Punctuality
10 Work Progress
30 Quality of the work which may lead to publications
Supervisor
Analytical / Programming / Experimental Skills
10
Preparation
10 Report preparation in a standard format
20 Power Point Presentation
External Examiner 60 Quality of thesis and evaluation
and Chairperson,
BoS & Head, O.U. Innovations, application to society and Scope for
30
and together future study
20 Viva-Voce
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