Design of Steel and Timber Structure

BEG 361 CI
Year: III Semester: II
Teaching Schedule Examination Scheme
Hours/Week
Theory Tutorial Practical Internal Assessment Final
Theory Practical Theory Practica Total
3 3 0 l
20 0 80 0 100
Course Objective/s:
This course is aimed to make students capable to design ordinary steel and timber structures and
also prepare students for advanced knowledge on design of complex steel and timber structure.
1.0 Introduction to Steel Structures and Design Concepts (4 hrs)
1.1 Types of structural steel
1.2 Properties of structural Steel (Stress-strain characteristics, allowable stresses and
other Mechanical Properties)
1.3 Use of steel as structural members
1.4 Standards, codes and specifications for design of steel structures
1.5 Advantages and disadvantages of steel structures.
1.6 Allowable stress, Ultimate strength and limit state
2.0 Types of Joints and Design (6 hrs)
2.1 Types of Riveted / Bolted and Welded Joints
2.2 Strength of Riveted / Bolted Joints
2.3 Rivet Value and Efficiency
2.4 Design of riveted / Bolted Joints under axial and eccentric forces
2.5 Details of riveted / Bolted Joints
2.6 Design of welded Joints under axial and eccentric forces
2.7 Details of welded joints

3.0 Design of Tension Members (4 hrs)

3.1 Various forms of tension members
3.2 Net sectional area and permissible stress
3.3 Design of angles, tee and channel sections
3.4 Concepts of tension splice
4.0 Axially Loaded Compression Member (4 hrs)
4.1 Strength of an axially loaded compression member
4.2 End conditions and effective length
4.3 Radius of Gyration and Slenderness ratio
4.4 Angle, tubular and built-up strut members
4.5 Design of compression members
4.6 Design of lacings and battens
4.7 Column splices
4.8 Design of bases for axially loaded columns
5.0 Eccentrically Loaded Compression Members (3 hrs)
5.1 Stress calculation
 5.2 Design of members
6.0 Design of Beams (6 hrs)
6.1 Beams under transverse and axial loading
6.2 Bending, axial and shear stresses
6.3 Deflection criteria
6.4 Design of laterally supported and unsupported beams
6.5 Web crippling, buckling and stiffening

7.0 Design of Composite and Built-Up Beams (2 hrs)

7.1 Difference between composite and built-up beams
7.2 Types of built-up beams
7.3 Design of cover plates
7.4 Design of rivets / bolts connecting cover plates with flanges
8.0 Design of Plate Girders (3 hrs).1
Elements of plate girder and economical depth
8.2 Flange design with curtailment
8.3 Design of web plates and stiffeners
8.4 Design of web and flange splices
9.0 Design of Roof Trusses (5 hrs)
9.1 Angular and Tubular Sections
9.2 Loads on roof trusses – Wind load, live load, dead load
9.3 Forces in truss elements
9.4 Design of purlins
9.5 Design and detailing of roof truss members and joints

10.0 Timber Structures (3 hrs)

10.1 Types and properties of timber
10.2 Advantage and disadvantage of timber structures
10.3 Various types of sections
10.4 Use of timber as a structural member
10.5 Permissible stresses in solid and laminated timber
10.6 Codes of practice for design of timber structures
10.7 Bamboo as a timber structure - Recent trends
11.0 Design of Timber Structures (5 hrs)
11.1 Design of compression member
11.2 Design of beams

Tutorials:
1) Design and Detailing of continuous beams supported on columns.
2) Design and detailing of plate girder.
3) Design and detailing of main column including base plate, foundation and anchorage.

Course Project:
Design and detailing of a industrial shed.
References:
1. L. S. Negi, Design of Steel Structures, Tata McGraw-Hill Publishing Company Limited,
New Delhi, 1997.
2. M. Raghupathi, Design of Steel Structures, Tata McGraw-Hill Publishing Company
Limited, New Delhi, 1997.
3. S. Arya, J. L. Azmani, Design of steel Structures, Nem Chand & Bros, Roorkee, Fifth
Edition, 1996
4. Ramarutham, Design of Steel Structures
5. Ramchandra, Design of Steel Structures
6. Dayaratnam, Design of Steel Structures

Marks Distribution;
Chapter Time Marks
(Hrs)
1 4 6-8
2 6 8-10
3 4 8-10
4 &5 4+3=7 16
6&7 6+2=8 16
8 3 8
9 5 8-10
10&11 3+5=8 10-16
Total 80

* Attempt any five questions out of six.

* All questions carry 16 marks.
* Some questions may have (a) and (b) divisions.
 Transportation Engineering II
BEG 365 CI

Year: III Semester: II

Teaching Schedule Examination Scheme
Hours/Week
Theory Tutorial Practical Internal Assessment Final
Theory Practical Theory Practica Total
3 3 2/2 l
20 25 80 0 125
Course Objective/s:
After the completion of the course, students will be able to design, construct, supervise repair
and maintain the roads. They will be familiar with the traffic design, control and operation. The
course provides glimpses on the bridge and tunnel as well.

1.0 Introduction and Scope of Traffic Engineering (3 hrs)

1.1 Definition of traffic engineering
1.2 Scope of Traffic Engineering
1.3 Traffic characteristics
1.3.1 Driver Characteristics
1.3.2 Pedestrian Characteristics
1.3.3 Vehicle Characteristics
2.0 Traffic Studies (7 hrs)
2.1 Traffic volume studies
2.2 Traffic speed studies
2.3 Origin and destination studies
2.4 Traffic flow and capacity studies
2.5 Parking studies
2.6 Accident studies
3.0 Road Intersection and Traffic control Devices (6 hrs)
3.1 Basic requirements of intersections
3.2 Types of intersections and their configuration
3.3 Channelized and Un-channelized intersections
3.4 Rotary Intersection
3.5 Grade separated intersections
3.6 Warrants for signalization and choice of traffic control devices
3.7 Traffic Signals, Signal design and signs
3.8 Road marking and traffic island
4.0 Road lighting (2 hrs)
4.1 importance of road lighting
4.2 Factors influencing night visibility
4.3 Requirements of level of illumination in roads
4.4 Design of the lighting system: selection of height of lamps, spacing between light
poles, height and overhang of light poles, lateral placement, etc.
5.0 Road Pavement (10 hrs)
 5.1 Definition and types of pavements
5.2 Differences between flexible and rigid pavement structures
5.3 Loads and other factors controlling pavement
5.4 Design methods for flexible pavements-Road notes 29, 31, CBR, AASTHO.
5.5 Details of the asphalt institute method of design of flexible pavements
5.6 Design methods for rigid pavements and Westergaard’s theory
5.7 Stresses due to load, temperature differential and subgrade friction
5.8 Details of the IRC method of design of rigid pavements for highways
6 Road Construction Technology (7 hrs)
6.1 Activities and techniques used in road construction
6.2 Tools, equipment and plants used in road construction
6.3 Preparation of road bed: excavation, fill compaction, soil stabilization, etc.
6.4 Construction of low cost roads
6.5 Construction of asphalt concrete layers, including prime coats, tack coats and seal
coats
6.6 Construction of surface dressing
6.7 Construction of otta-seal
6.8 Construction of grouted or penetration macadam
6.9 Construction of different types of bituminous premixes
6.10 Construction of cement concrete pavement
7.0 Highway maintenance, Repair and Rehabilitation (6 hrs)
7.1 Classification of maintenance activities for road pavement and road facilities
7.2 Inspection, prioritization and planning of maintenance operations
7.3 Evaluation of pavement distress and pavement condition
7.4 Types of Road failure and its causes
7.5 Types and methods of pavement repair
7.6 Types of Overlays and strengthening of existing pavements
8.0 Introduction to Bridge and Tunnel Engineering (4 hrs)
8.1 Choice of location of bridge site
8.2 Classification of Bridges and component parts of a bridge
8.3 Introduction to River bank and protection structures
8.4 Component parts of tunnels and tunnel cross – section
8.5 Type of Road and Railway Tunnel
8.6 Survey for Tunnel alignment

Laboratories:
A practical assignment of highway and pavement design that includes data collection
will be included in this course. The following studies will be conducted:
a) Determination of CBR in the laboratory.
b) Measurement of spot speed and data analysis.
c) Measurement of deflection of pavement surface.

Tutorials:
Class room exercises on traffic volume, traffic capacity and characteristics studies, assignment
on road intersection and lighting system with report presentation. Exercises on road pavement
design.
References:
1. S.B.Sehgal and K.I. Bhanot. A Text-book on Highway Engineering and Airports, S. Chand
and Co. Publishers Ltd., New Delhi
2. S.K. Sharma, Principles, Practice and Design of Highway Engineering, S. Chand and Co.
Publishers Ltd., New Delhi
3. Dr. S.K. Khanna and Dr. C.E.G.Justo, Highway Engineering, Nem Chand & Bros Roorkee
(U.P.)

Mark Distribution:
Chapters Marks
One (4-8)
Two (12-16)
Three (12-16)
Four (4)
Five (16)
Six (16)
Seven (8-12)
Eight (8-12)
Total 80

Notes:
* Attempt any Five Questions out of six
* Five questions with (a) and (b) and One Question as Short Notes
* Maximum Four Numerical can be asked
* Numerical from chapter (One, Two, Three, Five and Seven)
 Sanitary Engineering

BEG 364 CI

Year: III Semester: II

Teaching Schedule Examination Scheme
Hours/Week
Theory Tutorial Practical Internal Assessment Final
Theory Practical Theory Practica Total
3 1 2/2 l
20 ---- 80 0 100
Course Objective:
The course aims at providing the students with a fairly advanced knowledge of the sewerage
system, sludge treatment and its disposal

1.0 Introduction (2 hrs)

1.1 Importance of waste water and solid waste management
1.2 Objects of sewage disposal
1.3 Sanitation systems: conservancy system and water carriage system
1.4 Types of sewerage systems: combined, separate and partially separate systems
2.0 Quantity of waste water (3 hrs)
2.1 Sources of sanitary sewage
2.2 Factors affecting sanitary sewage
2.3 Determination of quantity of sanitary sewage
2.4 Methods of determination the quantity of storm water: tangent method; limitation
of rational method
3.0 Characteristics and Examination of Sewage (5 hrs)
3.1 Sewage sampling
3.2 Different characteristics of sewage: Physical, Chemical and Biological.
3.3 Decomposition of sewage, aerobic and anaerobic reactions
3.4 Biochemical oxygen demand (BOD) and chemical oxygen demand (COD)
3.5 Tests, of solids, DO, pH-value, brief review of, water supply, BOD, COD,
Nitrogen, chloride demand, chloride
4.0 Design and Construction of Sewers (5 hrs)
4.1 Typical design periods, flow velocity, flow diagrams, hydraulic formulae and
gradients
4.2 Shape of sewers
4.3 Sewer materials: requirements, salt glazed stoneware, C.I. and cement concrete
pipes
4.4 Design of the sewer for separate and combined systems
4.5 Construction of sewer: excavation, laying, joining of sewer testing of sewer: water
test, air-test
5.0 Sewer Appurtenances (4 hrs)
5.1 Manholes, drop-manholes and lamp-holes
 5.2 Street inlets
5.3 Catch basins
5.4 Flushing devices
5.5 Sand, Grease and oil traps
5.6 Inverted siphons
5.7 Sewer outlets
5.8 Ventilating shaft
6.0 Sewage Disposal (6 hrs)
6.1 Meaning and objects of sewage disposal
6.2 Disposal of sewage by dilution: Process, essential conditions for dilution,
Self-purification of streams, factors affecting self-purification, oxygen sag curve,
Streeter-Phelps equation
6.3 Disposal of sewage by land treatment: process, suitability of land treatment,
methods of land treatment irrigation, over land flow and rapid filtration
7.0 Sewage Treatment (10 hrs)
7.1 Objects of treatment and different treatment methods: physical, chemical,
biological
7.2 Preliminary treatment processes: racks or screens, skimming tanks, grit chamber,
sedimentation, and chemical precipitation
7.3 Secondary treatment processes and their types
7.4 Principles of biological treatment, principal of suspended and attached growth
process
7.5 Sewage filtration, intermittent sand filler, contact bed tricking filters, bio filters and
design of tricking and bio-filters
7.6 Activates sludge process: theory, design and aeration, advantages and
disadvantages of the activated sludge process
7.7 Oxidation ponds: functions, theory and design
8.0 Sludge Treatment and Disposal (4 hrs)
8.1 Sources of sludge and need of treatment
8.2 Aerobic and anaerobic digestion
8.3 Methods of sludge treatment: grinding and blending , thickening, stabilization,
dewatering, drying, compositing and incineration
8.4 Methods of sludge disposal: spreading on land, lagooning, dumping, and land
filling
9.0 Disposal of Sewage from Isolated Buildings (4 hrs)
9.1 Privies: Pit privy, ventilation improved pit latrine, and pour-flush latrine
9.2 Septic Tank: design, construction, working and maintenance
9.3 Disposal of septic tank effluent: drain field, soak its, watching, evapo -
transpiration mounds
10.0 Solid Waste Cesspools and Evapotranspiration Mounts (2 hrs)
10.1 Types and characteristics of solid waste
10.2 Collection and disposal
10.3 Methods of solid waste disposal: dumping, sanitary landfill, incineration and
composting
  Field visit of an sewerage treatment plant, group presentation and submission of
individual report to the respective teacher .

Tutorials:
 3 assignments and 2 quizzes.

Practical Work:
Following practical exercises should be conducted:
(a) BOD and COD tests.
(b) Bacteriological: Membrin filter, most probable number.
.
References:
1. B.C. Punmiya, Sanitary Engineering, ,Laxmi publisher
2. P.N Modi, Sanitary Engineering, Standard book house
3. G.S. Bridie, Water Supply and Sanitary Engineering, Dhanpat Rai and Sons Publishers
Marks distribution:

Chapter Question type Marks

1 Theory only 4-6
2 Theory with /Without numerical 8-12
3 Theory with /Without numerical 8-12
4 Theory with /Without numerical 8-12
5 Theory only 4-8
6 Theory with /Without numerical 4-12
7 Theory with numerical 8-16
8 Theory with numerical 8-12
9 Theory only 8-12
10 Theory only 4-6

 Student should attempt 5 out of 6 questions. Each question will be divided into two sub-
groups. Marks distribution may vary slightly as per above distribution.
 Irrigation Engineering
BEG363CI

Year: III Semester: II

Teaching Schedule Examination Scheme
Hours/Week
Theory Tutorial Practical Internal Assessment Final
Theory Practical Theory Practical Total
3 2 0
20 ---- 80 0 100
Course Objective/s:
The objective of the course is to provide fundamental knowledge of irrigation engineering. After completing this
course students are expected to address the irrigation problems properly.
1.0 Introduction (2 hrs)
1.1 Definition of irrigation
1.2 Functions, advantages and disadvantages of irrigation
1.3 Status of irrigation development in Nepal
2.0 Soil Water Relationship (5 hrs)
2.1 General classification of soil for agricultural purposes
2.2 Soil-Moisture / Crop-water requirement
2.3 Factors affecting Crop-Water Requirements
2.4 Crop-Water requirement calculation by Penman method and computer software (CROPWAT-8)
2.5 Principal crops, Their seasons and water requirements
2.6 Method of applying water to irrigation field as surface, sub-surface and Sprinkler methods
2.7 Techniques of surface irrigation and their suitability
2.8 Advantage and disadvantage of surface, sub-surface and sprinkler irrigation
2.9 Design of sprinkler irrigation system
3.0 Canals (4 hrs)
3.1 Classification of canals according to function, discharge, alignment
3.2 Components of the canal system, head works, major Canal, Branch Canal, distributary and water
Courses
3.3 Canal alignment
3.4 Canal losses due to seepage and evaporation
3.5 Assessment of water requirement in canals and command Area
3.6 G. C. A., C. C. A., N. C. A., Duty, delta and their relationships
3.7 Base period, kor period and kor depth
4.0 Design of Canals (7 hrs)
4.1 Manning's uniform flow equation
4.2 Semi-theoretical approaches of canal design
4.3 Design of stable canal in alluvium
4.4 Silt theory of Kennedy and Lacy and their comparison
4.5 Lined canals, Various types of lining, advantages and economics of Lining
4.6 Design of lined Canals
4.7 Cross-Section of Canal, berms, banks, roadways and spoil banks, balance depth
5.0 Headworks and Distribution System (7 hrs)
5.1 Function and components of head works, their types
5.2 Principle of design for surface Flow, (Location, waterway, shapes, crest
level, length and thickness of impervious flow )
5.3 Principle of design for sub-surface flow of structure: Bligh’s, Lane’s
and Khosla’s seepage theory.
5.4 Different types of canal outlets, design of pipe outlet(free and submerged)
5.5 Design consideration of distribution System
6.0 Hydraulic Structures for Canals (7 hrs)
6.1 Different types of hydraulic structures
 6.2 Types of cross drainage structures, conditions of applications and their designs (Aqueduct and
siphon aqueducts)
6.3 Distributary heads regulator and cross regulator and their design
6.4 Escapes and their types
6.5 Falls, their types and design of vertical drop fall (Crest, length and thickness of impervious floor)
7.0 Water Logging and Drainage (4 hrs)
7.1 Causes and effects of water logging
7.2 Preventive measures of water logging
7.3 Surface drainage, Sub-surface drainage and their design.
7.4 Reclamation of water logged areas by different methods

8. River Training (4 hrs)

8.1 River Training and its Necessity
8.2 Stages of rivers and their meandering processes
8.3 Methods of river training,
8.4 Design of guide bund and launching apron
8.5 Design of spurs (Layout geometry, length, spacing and cross –section)
8.6 Effects of degradation on the hydraulic structures
9.0 Planning and Management of Irrigation System (3 hrs)
9.1 General irrigation system planning
9.2 Organization and irrigation management
9.3 Operation and maintenance of irrigation systems
9.4 Institutional aspects of irrigation system management
10.0 Introduction to Farmer managed irrigation system (2 hrs)
10.1 Introduction of FMIS in Asian & Nepalese context
10.2 Introduction to water resources Act, policy, water plan, water strategy and irrigation regulation
and legislation, environment act & guidelines, formation and management of FMIS organization
(by participatory approach)
10.3 Water right issues –Statuary & customary right, water allocation & arrangement, water related
disputes & resolutions, use of Uphoff’s matrix on irrigation management

 Field visit of irrigation system, group presentation and submission of individual report to the respective
teacher.

References:
1. R. S. Varshney, S. C. Gupta and R. L. Gupta, Theory and Design of Irrigation Structures, Nem Chand and
Bros., Roorkee, 2010.
2. Bharat Singh, Fundamentals of Irrigation Engineering, Nem Chand and Bros., Roorkee, 2008.
3. Design Manual for Irrigation Projects in Nepal, PDSP Manuals, February, 1990.
4. S. N. Poudel, Irrigation Development in Nepal, Kathmandu, 1986.
5. S. K. Garg, Irrigation Engineering and Hydraulic Structures, Delhi, 1983.
6. Design Guidelines for Surface Irrigation in Terai and Hills of Nepal, Volume I and II, WECS, Kathmandu,
1988.
7. Choudhari, L.N.: A course manual on FMIS (Farmer Managed Irrigation System), nec publication (2004)
8. Guidelines for Predicting Crop water Requirements, FAO Irrigation and Drainage paper 24 (1977)
9. Pradhan, Prachanda, (1989): Partners of Irrigation Organization in Nepal: Country paper-Nepal No. 1:
Comparative Study of 21 farmer managed irrigation system, Colombo Srilanka
10. Uphoff, Norman (1986): Improving Irrigation management with farmer participation, Boulder, Colorado
and London, West view Press.

Marks Distribution;
Chapters Question Type Marks
1 Theory only 4-6
2 Theory with/without numerical 8-12
3 Theory with/without numerical 8-10
4 Theory with numerical 12-16
5 Theory with numerical 12-16
6 Theory with/without numerical 12-16
7 Theory with/without numerical 6-8
8 Theory with/without numerical 8-12
9 Theory only 6-8
10 Theory only 4-6
Total 80

 Students should attempt 5 out of 6 questions. Each question will be divided into two sub-groups. Marks
distribution may vary slightly as per above distribution.
Foundation Engineering
BEG 362 CI

Year: III Semester: II

Teaching Schedule Examination Scheme
Hours/Week
Theory Tutorial Practical Internal Assessment Final
Theory Practical Theory Practica Total
4 3 2/2 l
20 25 80 0 125
Course objective/s;

The objective of this course is to provide the basic knowledge, concept and introduction of

tools, that can be used to determine soil structure interaction. This course includes a review of

principles of soil mechanics and deal with a variety of foundations and retaining walls.

1.0 Introduction (2 hrs)

1.1 Soil/foundation interaction

1.2 Function of foundation and its types

1.3 Factors influencing the choice of a foundation

2.0 Site Investigation (7 hrs)

2.1 Objectives, stages and methods of site investigation
2.2 Sampling of soils, samplers, sample area
2.3 Field measurement of consistency and relative density
2.4 Plate loads test and In-situ permeability test
2.5 Ground water observation
2.6 Bore Hole logs
2.7 Preservation, transportation and storage of samples
2.8 Laboratory tests on soils
2.9 Preparation of site investigation reports
3.0 Earth pressure and Retaining Structures (13 hrs)

3.1 Types of earth pressure

3.2 Steady state equilibrium and earth pressure at elastic and plastic equilibrium
3.3 Active and passive conditions
 3.4 Modified failure envelope of line
3.5 Rankine state of plastic equilibrium
3.6 Strains associated with Rankine’s states
3.7 Local state of plastic equilibrium, deformation and boundary conditions
3.8 Rankine’s earth pressure theory
3.9 Active earth pressure on cohesion less backfill
3.10 Active and passive earth pressure on backfill
3.11 Active thrust by trial wedges and limitations of the method
3.12 Influence of wall friction
3.13 Coulomb’s earth pressure theory and its graphical solution
3.14 Limitations of Coulomb’s wedge theory
3.15 Selection of soil parameters for earth pressure computations
3.16 Stability analysis of an earth retaining structure

4.0 Bearing capacity and Settlement of Shallow Foundations (8 hrs)

4.1 Types of failures
4.2 Types of bearing capacity, and influencing factors
4.3 Panker, Ranking and Bells theories
4.4 Modes of foundation failure
4.5 Pandlt’s theory
4.6 Terzaghi’s general bearing capacity theory
4.7 Extension of Terzaghi’s theory
4.8 Introduction to recent bearing capacity theories
4.9 Ultimate bearing capacity of cohesion less and cohesive soils
4.10 Effects of various factors on bearing capacity
4.11 Types of settlement and relationship
4.12 Limitations of the methods for predicting settlement
4.13 Bearing capacity from In-situ tests
5.0 Design of Spread foundation (4 hrs)
5.1 Common types of spread footings and their uses
5.2 Depth of footings
5.3 Design procedure
5.4 Bearing capacity and settlement of spread footings
5.5 Permissible settlement
5.6 Proportioning of spread footing for uniform settlement
5.7 Stresses on lower strata
5.8 Design of spread footings on firm soil above soft layers
5.9 Construction of spread footing
6.0 Mat Foundations (4 hrs)
6.1 Types of mat foundation and their uses
6.2 Bearing capacity and settlement of mat foundation
6.3 Design of mat foundation in sand and clay
6.4 Construction of mat foundations
7.0 Pile Foundation (8 hrs)
7.1 Types of piles, advantages and disadvantages
7.2 Classification of piles and their selection
7.3 Soil-pile interaction
 7.4 Carrying capacity of piles in clay and sand
7.5 Pile driving formulae
7.6 Group action of pile
7.7 Bearing capacity and settlement of pile group
7.8 Negative skin friction
7.9 Piles resisting uplift
7.10 Piles resistance under the action of inclined loading
7.11 Pile load test
7.12 Construction of pile foundation
7.13 Damage, alignment and effect of pile driving
8.0 Pier Foundations (3 hrs)
8.1 Function of piers and their types
8.2 Bearing capacity and settlement of piers
8.3 Skin friction on pier shafts
8.4 Design of piers in sand and clay
8.5 Construction of pier foundations
9.0 Well or caisson Foundation (3 hrs)
9.1 Use of caisson foundation and their types
9.2 Bearing capacity of caissons in sand and clay
9.3 Design of caissons
9.4 Sinking of caissons

10.0 Sheet piles and coffers Dams (5 hrs)

10.1 Common types of sheet piles and their uses
10.2 Classification of sheet piled walls
10.3 Design of Cantilever and Anchored sheet piled walls
10.4 Construction of sheet piled walls
10.5 Common types of coffer dams and their uses
10.6 Design of braced coffer dams
10.7 Construction of braced coffer dams
11.0 Geo-technical processes (3 hrs)
11.1 Ground water in excavation and methods of its control
11.2 Foundation stabilisation and underpinning

Laboratories:
One day local site visit based on site investigation.

References:

1. “ Soil Mechanics and Foundation Engineering”, K.R. Arora, CBS Publishers and
Distributors, New Delhi, 1988.
2. “ Soil Mechanics in Engineering practice”, Terzaghi, K and Peck, R.B. , John Wiley, 2nd
Edition, New York, 1967.
3. “Foundation Engineering” B.M. Das.

Marks Distribution;

Chapter Marks Note :

1
2 12  Attempt any five questions out of six.
3 12  Question no;6 contains short notes on any
4 8 four (4*4)
5 8
6 8  Chapter one will be covered on short notes.
7 12 Remaining other four short notes will be from
8 4 other chapter s.
9 4
10 8
11 4
 Engineering Economics

BEG 395 MS

Year: III Semester: II

Teaching Schedule Examination Scheme
Hours/Week
Theory Tutorial Practical Internal Assessment Final
Theory Practical Theory Practica Total
3 1 0 l
20 ---- 80 0 100
Course objective/s:
The objective of this course is to provide the students a knowledge of the basic tools and
methodology of economic studies for evaluation engineering project in private industry, in the
public sector and in the utilities area.
1.0 Introduction (3 hrs)
1.1 Business and accounting terminology
1.2 Cash flow
1.3 Economic systems
2.0 Cost Classification and Analysis (5 hrs)
2.1 The elements of cost
2.2 Classification of cost: overhead cost, prime cost
2.3 Cost variance analysis
2.4 Job and process costing
3.0 Interest and the Time Value of Money (6 hrs)
3.1 Simple interest, compound interest, interest tables, interest charts
3.2 Present worth
3.3 Nominal and effective interest rates
3.4 Continuous compounding and continuous compounding formula
3.5 Interest calculations for uniform gradient

4.0 Basic Methodologies of Engineering Economic Studies (7 hrs)

4.1 Present worth and annual worth methods
4.2 Future worth method
4.3 Internal rate of return method
4.4 Drawbacks of the internal method
4.5 External rate of return method
4.6 Minimum attractive rate of return method
4.7 The playback (pay-out) period method
5.0 Cost/Benefit Analysis (4 hrs)
5.1 Conventional cost/benefit ratio
5.2 Modified cost/benefit ratio
5.3 Break-even analysis
6.0 Investment Decisions: (8 hrs)
 6.1 Comparison of alternatives having some useful life
6.2 Comparison of alternatives having different useful life
6.3 Comparison of alternatives including of excluding the time value of money
6.4 Comparison of alternatives using the capitalized worth method
6.5 Definition of mutually exclusive investment alternatives in terms of combinations
of projects
6.6 Comparison of mutually exclusive alternative
7.0 Risk Analysis: (4 hrs)
7.1 Projects operating under conditions of certainty
7.2 Projects operating under conditions of uncertainty
7.3 Decision tree
7.4 Sensitivity analysis
8.0 Taxation System in Nepal: (3
hrs)
8.1 Taxation law in Nepal
8.2 Depreciation rates for buildings, equipment, furniture, etc
8.3 Recaptured depreciation
8.4 Taxes on normal gains
8.5 Taxes on capital gains
8.6 Value Added Tax (VAT)
9.0 Demand Analysis and Sales Forecasting (5 hrs)
9.1 Demand analysis
9.2 Correlation of price and consumption rate
9.3 Multiple correlation of price and consumption rate
9.4 Market research
9.5 Sales forecasting
9.6 Criteria for desirable sales forecasting procedures
9.7 Factors affecting accuracy of forecasting

Tutorials:
3 Assignments, 2 Quizzes & 3 Case Studies

Note:
The case studies will concentrate on economic analysis and selection of public projects,
economic analysis and selection of private projects, risk analysis and demand analysis.

References:
1. E.P. DeGramo, W.G. Sullivan and J.A. Bontadelli, 8th Edition, Macmillan Publishing
Company, 1988
2. N.N. Borish and S.Kaplan, "Economic Analysis: For Engineering and Managerial
Decision Making”, McGraw-Hill.

Marks Distribution;
* Attempt any five questions out of six,
* All questions carry 16 Marks,
* Five questions will have (a) and (b) divisions and one will be for short notes,
* Short notes will have five questions and students will have to answer any four out of five.