KTU Syllabus For M.Tech Civil SECM

APJ ABDUL KALAM KERALA TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY
(KOLAM
KOLAM CLUSTER - 02)
SCHEME AND SYLLABI
of
M. TECH.
in
STRUCTURAL ENGINEERING
&
CONSTRUCTION
MANAGEMENT
OFFERING DEPARTMENT
CIVIL ENGINEERING
CLUSTER LEVEL GRADUATE PROGRAM COMMITTEE
NO MEMBER
1 Dr. S. Mohan, Professor, IIT Madras, Chennai
2 Principal, TKM College of Engineering, Kollam
3 Principal, Baselios Mathews II College of Engineering, Sasthamcotta, Kollam
4 Principal, College of Engineering, Karunagapally, Kollam
5 Principal, College of Engineering, Perumon, Kollam
6 Principal, Pinnacle School of Engineering and Technology, Anchal, Kollam
7 Principal, Shahul Hameed Memorial Engineering College, Kadakkal, Kollam
8 Principal, TKM Institute of Technology, Ezhukone, Kollam
9 Principal, Travancore Engineering College, Parippally, Kollam
10 Principal, Younus College of Engineering and Technology, Pallimukku, Kollam
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CERTIFICATE
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1. The scheme and syllabi are prepared in accordance with the regulations and
guidelines issued by the KTU from time to time and also as per the decisions made in
the CGPC meetings.
2. The suggestions/modifications suggested while presenting the scheme and syllabi

before CGPC on 8.6.2015 have been incorporated.
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4. The document has been verified by all the constituent colleges
Coordinator in charge of syllabus revision of the programme
Prof. Gouri Antherjanam
Professor and Head
T K M College of Engineering
Dr. S Ayoob
Kollam.
Principal
T K M College of Engineering
Principals of the colleges in which the programme is offered
No Name of the college Principal’s Name Signature

1 T K M College of Dr. S Ayoob
Engineering
Date: Dr S. Mohan,
Place: Professor, IIT, Madras
Chairman
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Programme Educational Objective
I Our Graduates will apply fundamental technical knowledge and skills to technological
challenges and problems in Structural Engineering and contribute to society and nation while
producing reliable solutions.
II Our graduates will contribute to professional practice in structural engineering through

effective communication, leadership, team work and service while exhibiting high ethical and
professional standards in fulfilling their responsibilities to both employers and society.
III Our graduates will continue lifelong learning through professional activities and training
and take up higher education, engage in research and development in structural engineering.
Programme outcome
After successful completion of the programme the student should be able to
a) Understand latest developments in structural engineering and analyse structures using the
knowledge they acquired.
b) Design and conduct experiments meeting specifications including efficiency and

economic requirements
c) Communicate fluently by both oral and writing.
d) Understand professional and ethical responsibilities to be nurtured in graduates.
e) Develop skills and motivation for continuous learning process and professional growth
after graduation.
f) Take up research work in Structural Engineering
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Scheme of M. Tech Programme
in Structural Engineering & Construction Management
SEMESTER I
End Semester
Exam Internal Exam
Course No. Course Name L-T-P Credits
Slot Marks Duration
Marks
(hrs)
A 02CE6211 Structural Dynamics 3-0-0 40 60 3 3
Advanced Design of 3-0-0 40 60 3 3
B 02CE6221
Structures
Construction 3-0-0 40 60 3 3
C 02CE6231 Planning and Contract
Management
Construction 3-0-0 40 60 3 3
D 02CE6241 Scheduling and
Control
E 02CE6251 Elective I 3-0-0 40 60 3 3
Research 1-1-0 100 0 0 2
02CA6001
Methodology
02CE6261 Seminar 0-0-2 100 0 0 2
Structural 0-0-2 100 0 0 1
02CE6271
Engineering Lab
Total 500 300 15 20
List of Electives:
Elective I
02CE6251.1 Experimental Methods and Instrumentation
02CE6251.2 Advanced Computational Methods
02CE6251.3 Theory of Elasticity
02CE6251.4 Construction Methods and Equipment
02CE6251.5 Statistical Methods for Engineers
02CE6251.6 Construction Supervision, Repair and Maintenance of Buildings
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SEMESTER II
End Semester
Exam Internal Exam
Slot Marks Duration
Marks
(hrs)
Project 3-0-0 40 60 3 3
A 02CE6212 Implementation and
Review
Analysis and Design 3-0-0 40 60 3 3
B 02CE6222 of Earthquake
Resistant Structures
Finite Element 3-0-0 40 60 3 3
C 02CE6232
Method
D 02CE6242 Elective II 3-0-0 40 60 3 3
E 02CE6252 Elective III 3-0-0 40 60 3 3
02CE6262 Mini Project 0-0-4 100 0 0 2
Structural Dynamics 0-0-2 100 0 0 1
02CE6272
Lab
Total 400 300 15 18
List of Electives:
Elective II (Structural Engineering)
02CE6242.1 Design of offshore structures
02CE6242.2 Analysis and design of substructures
02CE6242.3 Advanced Pre stressed concrete Design
02CE6242.4 Structural Optimisation
02CE6242.5 Bridge Engineering
Elective III (Construction Management)

02CE6252.1 Production and Materials Management
02CE6252.2 Quantitative Methods in Construction Management
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SEMESTER III
End Semester
Exam Internal Exam
Slot Marks Duration
Marks
(hrs)
A 02CE7211 Elective IV 3-0-0 40 60 3 3
B 02CE7221 Elective V 3-0-0 40 60 3 3
02CE7231 Seminar 0-0-2 100 0 0 2
02CE7241 Project (Phase-I) 0-0-8 50 0 0 6
Total 230 120 6 14
List of Electives:
Elective IV (Structural Engineering)
02CE7211.1 High rise Structures
02CE7211.2 Structural Reliability
02CE7211.3 Stability of Structures
Elective V (Construction Management)

02CE7221.1 Organizational Behaviour
02CE7221.2 Construction Productivity Improvement
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SEMESTER IV
End Semester
Exam Internal Exam
Slot Marks Duration
Marks
(hrs)
02CE7212 Project (Phase-II) 0-0-21 70 30 - 12
Total Credits of All Semesters: 64
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Year of
Course No. Name of Course L-T-P Credits
Introduction
02CE6211 STRUCTURAL DYNAMICS 3-0-0 3 2015
Pre-requisites : Engineering Mathematics, Structural Analysis
Course Objectives:
• To introduce the fundamental of structural dynamics
• To enable students to perform dynamic analysis of single and multi degree freedom
systems.
• To introduce dynamic analysis of distributed parameter systems.
Syllabus
Importance of vibration studies in structural engineering applications; Undamped and
damped free vibration of single degree of freedom system; Response of single degree of
freedom systems to harmonic loading, impulse, periodic and general loading; Single degree
freedom subjected to support motion; Numerical solution of single degree of freedom
systems; Vibration isolation; Vibration measuring instruments; Analysis of multi-degree of
freedom systems – free and forced vibration ;Evaluation of frequencies and mode shapes of
distributed mass (continuous) systems; Variational formulation of the equation of motion.
Course Outcome:
On completion of this course, students will be able to understand the basic concepts
of structural dynamics; Develop equations of motion of single and multi degree of freedom
systems; Perform dynamic analysis of single and multi degree of freedom systems subjected
to different type of loads; Understand dynamic analysis of continuous systems.
References:
1. Clough R W and Penzien J, Dynamics of Structures, McGraw Hill, New Delhi.
2. Biggs J M, Introduction to Structural dynamics, McGraw Hill, New Delhi.
3. Mario Paz, Structural Dynamics – Theory and Computation, CBS Publishers and
Distributors, Delhi.
4. Mukhopadhyay M, Structural Dynamics - Vibrations and Systems, Ane Books India,
Delhi.
5. Humar J, Dynamics of Structures, CRC Press, Netherlands.
6. Anil K Chopra, Dynamics of Structures- Theory and Application to Earthquake
Engineering, Pearson Education, New Delhi.
7. Roy R Craig, Structural Dynamics – An Introduction to Computer Method, John
Wiley & Sons, New York.
8. Thomson W T, Theory of Vibration with Application, Pearson Education, New Delhi.
9. Weaver W, Timoshenko S P, Young D H, Vibration Problems in Engineering, John
Wiley & Sons, USA.
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COURSE PLAN
02CE6211 Structural Dynamics
Contact Sem. Exam

Modules Contents
Hours Marks; %
Vibration studies and its importance to structural
engineering applications – Types of dynamic loading –
Systems with single degree of freedom – Elements of a
vibratory system – Mathematical model for single degree of
I freedom systems- Equation of motion – damping in 7 15
vibrating system-
Undamped and damped free vibration of single degree of
freedom system – Measurement of damping from free
vibration response - Logarithmic decrement.
Response of single degree of freedom systems to harmonic
loading, Dynamic magnification factor. Measurement of
damping from forced response – Half power band width
method.
II 7 15
Impulse response function, Response of single degree of
freedom systems subjected to impulse, periodic and general
loading- Duhamel integral. Single degree freedom subjected
to support motion.
FIRST INTERNAL TEST
Numerical solution of single degree of freedom systems –
Central Difference Method - Newmark – β method.
III 8 15
Vibration isolation –Transmissibility – Vibration absorber –
Tuned mass damper. Vibration measuring instruments.
Multi-degree of freedom systems – Equation of motion –
Shear building concept and models for dynamic analysis –
Evaluation of natural frequencies and mode shapes by solution
IV 6 15
of characteristic equation – Co-ordinate coupling -
Orthogonality of normal modes – Stodola-Vianello method for
the evaluation of natural frequencies and mode shapes.
SECOND INTERNAL TEST
Forced vibration analysis of multi-degree of freedom
systems - Mode superposition method of analysis -
V 7 20
Response of multi-degree of freedom systems to support
motion.
Distributed mass (continuous) systems – differential
equation of motion – Axial vibration of rods – Flexural
vibration of beams, natural frequencies and mode shapes
of simply supported beam. Evaluation of frequencies and
VI mode shapes of cantilever beam and fixed beam 7 20
(formulation only) – Beam flexure including shear
deformation and rotary inertia –
Variational formulation of the equation of motion –
Hamilton’s principle - Lagrange’s equation.
END SEMESTER EXAMINATION
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Year of
Introduction
ADVANCED DESIGN OF
02CE6221 3-0-0 3 2015
STRUCTURES
Pre-requisites : Design of Structures
Course Objectives:
This course is designed to
• To provide advanced design concepts of reinforced concrete, steel composites and
aluminium structures.
• To enable students to design various RC structural members, joints and industrial
roofing systems
Syllabus
Strain characteristics of concrete - confined concrete- Effect of cyclic loading - Limit
state design of reinforced concrete beams -Estimation of deflection- crack width. Strut and
Tie Models- Design methodology-ACI Provisions- Applications. RCC beam – column joints.
Yield line analysis of slabs- - Moment redistribution in continuous beams. Steel –concrete
composite structures – shear connectors- composite sections under positive and negative
bending. Industrial structures- design of large span steel roofing systems. Aluminium
Structures: Design of Tension members, Compression members and Beams.
Course Outcome:
At the end of the course, students will be able to
• Understand the advanced theory and design of reinforced concrete structures.
• Understand the behaviour of reinforced concrete members under flexure, torsion
and cyclic loading
• Carry out calculations on safety verification of reinforced concrete members
• Understand steel-concrete composite structures and connections
• Design large span roofing systems for industrial structures.
References:
1. Arthur. H. Nilson, David Darwin and Charles W Dolan, Design of Concrete
Structures, Tata McGraw Hill, 2004
2. Park, R. and Pauley, T., “Reinforced Concrete St ructures”, John Wiley. 1976
3. Pillai ,S.U. and Menon, D., “Reinforced Concrete Design”, Tata McGraw-Hill.2003
4. Varghese,P.C., “Limit State Design of Reinforced Concrete”, Prentice-Hall. 2005
5. Lothers, Advanced Design in Steel, Prentice Hall, USA.
6. N. Subramanian, Design of Steel Structures, Oxford University Press.
7. R.P. Johnson, Composite Structures in Steel & Concrete, Blackwell Scientific
Publications, UK
8. Gaylord, Design of Steel Structures, McGraw Hill, New York.
9. Dayaratnam, P., Design of Steel Structures, Wheeler Pub.
10. IS 456 –2000, Indian Standard for Plain and Reinforced Concrete- Code of Practice,
New Delhi
11. American Concrete Institute, Building Code Requirements for Structural Concrete
(ACI 318-02) and Commentary (ACI 318R-0
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COURSE PLAN
02CE6221 Advanced Design of Structures
Contact Sem. Exam

Modules Contents
Hours Marks; %
Strain characteristics of concrete under uniaxial and
multiaxial states of stress - confined concrete- Effect of
cyclic loading on concrete and reinforcing steel - Limit
state design of reinforced concrete beams in torsion-
I combined with flexure and flexural shear. 7 15
Estimation of deflection- immediate and long term
deflection- control of cracking, estimation of crack width
in RC members, codal procedures on crack width
computations
Strut and Tie Models- Development- Design
methodology- selecting dimensions for struts-ACI
II Provisions- Applications. RCC beam – column joints- 7 15
classification – shear strength- design of exterior and
interior joints- wide beam joints.
FIRST INTERNAL TEST
Yield line analysis of slabs, yield line mechanisms-
equilibrium and virtual work method, Hillerborg’s strip
III method. Limitations of yield line theory- Moment 7 15
redistribution in continuous beams.
Steel –concrete composite structures – shear connectors –

types of shear connectors– degrees of shear connections –
IV 7 15
partial and full shear connections – composite sections
under positive and negative bending
Industrial structures- design of large span steel roofing
V systems- North light roof- braced and unbraced portal 7 20
frames.
Aluminium Structures: Introduction – Stress-strain
VI relationship – Permissible stresses – Design of Tension 7 20
members, Compression members and Beams.
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Year of
Introduction
CONSTRUCTION PLANNING AND
02CE6231 3-0-0 3 2015
CONTRACT MANAGEMENT
Pre-requisites :
Course Objectives:
• Provide the student with an in-depth knowledge about projects, various types and their
planning
• Provide an awareness on construction economics so that it can be applied to project
planning
• Provide a clear idea of tenders and contracts
Syllabus
Construction projects, their life cycle and different genres. Fundamentals of
Construction economics, techniques to conduct economic feasibility and to compare
alternative proposals. Contracting procedure, tendering, contracts, important clauses in
contracts and FIDIC form of contract.
Course Outcome:
• Familiarity with the different types of projects and their planning
• Understand the basics of construction economics as applicable to project management
• Understand the process of bidding and awarding of construction contracts
References:
1. Frederick E. Gould, (2013), Managing the Construction Process: Estimating,
Scheduling, and Project Control, Pearson
2. Kumar Neeraj Jha, (2013), Construction Project Management Theory &
Practice, Pearson
3. Courtland A Collier, William B Ledbetter, (1982), Engineering Cost
Analysis, Harper and Row Publishers, New York .
4. Joy P.K. (1994). Total Project Management - The Indian Context, New
Delhi, Macmillan India Ltd.
5. Prasanna Chandra (2014). Projects – Planning, Analysis, Selection,
Implementation Review, McGraw Hill Publishing Company Ltd., New Delhi
6. Keith Collier( 2009). Construction Contracts, Merrill/Prentice Hall.
7. Patil, B.S. (2011). Building and Engineering Contracts, S.B. Patil
Publications, Pune.
8. John Murdoch & Will Hughes (2008).Construction Contracts - Law and
Management, Spon Press, Taylor & Francis Group.
9. B. Sengupta and H.Guha (1995).Construction Management and Planning,Tata
McGraw Hill, New Delhi
10. K. K. Chitkara (1998). Construction Project Management Planning
Scheduling & Controlling, Tata McGraw Hill, New Delhi
COURSE PLAN
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02CE6231 Construction Planning and Contract Management
Contact Sem. Exam

Modules Contents
Hours Marks; %
Construction Projects - concepts - types - life cycle of a
I 7 15
construction project.
Private sector participation in Infrastructure Development
II 7 15
Projects - BOT, BOLT, BOOT
FIRST INTERNAL TEST
Construction economics - time value of money - cash
III flow diagrams - using of interest tables - sources of 7 15
funding.
Economic feasibility study - Comparing alternative
proposals - Net Present Value - Cost Benefit Analysis -
IV 7 15
Rate of Return Analysis - Payback period - Depreciation
- Replacement Analysis - Breakeven Analysis
Tenders -Tendering process - Notice inviting tender- Pre-
V 7 20
qualification of bidders- Evaluation of bids.
Types of contracts-Contract documents - Different types
of contracts - important clauses in construction contracts
VI -delays, suspensions and terminations - breach of the 7 20
contract - Claims and disputes - dispute resolution -
Arbitration - FIDIC form of contract agreement
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Year of
Introduction
CONSTRUCTION SCHEDULING AND
02CE 6241 3-0-0 3 2015
CONTROL
Pre-requisites :
Course Objectives:
• Provide the student with an awareness on various techniques of project scheduling
• Provide in-depth knowledge on applying scheduling techniques on optimization of
resources
• Provide an awareness on latest trends in project scheduling
Syllabus
Need for scheduling and control and project organization. Defining precedence of
activities and estimating time and resource requirements. Work breakdown structures,
network representation of projects. Critical Path Method (CPM) and Programme Evaluation
and Review Technique (PERT), Schedule compression and crashing strategies, resource
allocation and leveling. Project monitoring using earned value, awareness on scheduling
software.
Course Outcome:
• Familiarity with the different types of scheduling techniques
• Working knowledge to use scheduling techniques for optimization of resources
• Familiarity with latest trends in the scheduling in the construction industry
References:
1. Punmia B C and K.K. Khandelwal, (1987), Project Planning and Control with
PERT and CPM, Laxmi Publications
2. Sandra Christensen Weber, (2012), Scheduling Construction Projects: Principles
and Practices, Pearson
3. Jerome D. Wiest and Ferdinand K. Levy (2014), A Management Guide to PERT /
CPM with GERT/ PDM / DCPM and other networks, Second edition , Prentice
Hall of India Pvt. Ltd., New Delhi.
4. O’Brien. J., Plotnick, F., (2009), CPM in Construction Management, McGraw Hill
Professional.
5. Callaghan M.T., Quackenbush, D.G. and Rowings, J.E. (1992), Construction
Project Scheduling, McGraw Hill.
6. Srinath L.S, (2001), PERT and CPM: Principles and Applications, Third edition,
Affiliated East-West Press Pvt. Ltd., New Delhi
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COURSE PLAN
02CE6241 Construction Scheduling and Control
Contact Sem. Exam

Modules Contents
Hours Marks; %
Importance of scheduling- Preparation of schedules -
Defining Precedence Relationships among Activities -
I Estimating Activity Durations - Estimating Resource 7 15
Requirements for Work Activities -Work breakdown
structures - Gantt charts - Mile stone Charts
Construction Schedules - Critical Path Method (CPM) -
Scheduling Calculations - Floats - Presenting Project
II 7 15
Schedules - Scheduling for Activity-on-Node with Leads,
Lags
FIRST INTERNAL TEST
Programme Evaluation and Review Technique (PERT) -
III Uncertainties -Time estimates - Probability of meeting 7 15
deadline dates.
Applications of network techniques - Updating -
IV Time/Cost Tradeoffs - Direct and Indirect project cost - 7 15
Cost optimization through crashing of network.
Resource Usage Profiles - Resource Planning Techniques
V 7 20
- Resource Levelling - Resource Allocation
Earned Value Analysis - Measures of Performance - Use
VI of Advanced Scheduling Techniques - Awareness on 7 20
scheduling softwares
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Year of
Introduction
EXPERIMENTAL METHODS AND
02CE6251.1 3-0-0 3 2015
INSTRUMENTATION
Pre-requisites :
Course Objectives:
• Learn design experiments related to stress analysis problems
• Learn methodology for conducting laboratory and field experiments
• Analyse and interpret experimental observations and results
Syllabus
The measurement system – Characteristics- Calibration- Measurement of Strain-Strain
Gauge rosettes-Force transducers- Measurement of displacement, Measurement of
acceleration- Integration technique for displacement from acceleration- Photo elasticity- Non
Destructive Testing Methods-Core sampling technique- Pullout experiment- Detection of
embedded reinforcement- Indicating & recording elements- Statistical Analysis
Course Outcome:
Students will acquire the capability to provide suitable instrumentation for conducting
experiments; Organize laboratory experiments for project and thesis works; Conduct
destructive and nondestructive experiments as a practicing engineer.
References:
1. Bently J P - Principles of Measurement Systems – Longman, 1995
2. Nakra B.C & Chaudhry - Instrumentation Measurement & Analysis - Tata McGraw
Hill, 2004
3. Adams L F - Engineering Measurements and Instrumentation – English University
Press, 1975
4. Doebelin E O - Measurement Systems Application & Design - McGraw Hill, 2003
5. Dally J W & W F Riley – Experimental Stress Analysis - McGraw Hill, 1991
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COURSE PLAN
02CE6251.1 Experimental Methods and Instrumentation
Contact Sem. Exam

Modules Contents
Hours Marks; %
The measurement system: Purpose Structure and
Elements - Characteristics of measurement system -
Accuracy, Precision, Repeatability; Calibration –
Standards and evaluation; Dynamic Characteristics –
zero order, first order and second order instruments.
I 7 15
Measurement of Strain: Electrical resistance strain
gauges - Gauge materials - gauge construction – gauge
factor; Vibrating wire strain gauges; strain gauge bridges
– Potentiometric and Wheatstone bridge - sensitivity –
Strain Gauge rosettes.
Force transducers: Load cells different types – design of
force transducers; Force balance pressure gauges –
construction - sensitivity.
II 7 15
Measurement of displacement: Potentiometers – different
types; Linear variable differential transformer – principle
and working.
FIRST INTERNAL TEST
Measurement of acceleration: Accelerometers -
Characteristics of Accelerometers – types- design of
III 7 15
accelerometers – calibration techniques - Integration
technique for displacement from acceleration.
Photo elasticity- use of polarised light - Maxwell’s law -
Polariscopes and their use; Photoelastic model materials
IV 7 15
; Two dimensional photo elasticity - analysis and
reduction of data.
Non Destructive Testing Methods- Ultrasonic Methods;
Hardness methods - Rebound Hammer; Core sampling
V 6 20
technique; Pullout experiment; Detection of embedded
reinforcement.
Indicating & recording elements – Chart recorders –
Cathode ray oscilloscope; Computer based data
acquisition systems – structure and components.
VI 8 20
Statistical Analysis - Errors in measurement, Best
estimate of true value, Normal Distribution, Confidence
level.
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Year of
Introduction
ADVANCED COMPUTATIONAL
02CE6251.2 3-0-0 3 2015
METHODS
Pre-requisites : Engineering Mathematics
Course Objectives:
• Provide an insight to the numerous numerical techniques used for scientific
computations.
• To enable students to apply numerical techniques for the solution of engineering
problems.
Syllabus
Introduction to numerical methods- errors in numerical methods-Systems of linear and
non-linear algebraic equations- Eigen Value problems- Power method- Jacobi method-
Practical examples- Lagrangean and Hermitian interpolation- Quadratic and Cubic splines-
Multiple linear regression-Numerical integration- Romberg integration- Gaussian quadrature-
Newton – Cotes open quadrature- Taylor series expansion of functions-Ordinary differential
equations- 1st order equations- Solution by use of Taylor series- Euler method and its
modifications- Runge-kutta method- Higher order equations of the initial value type- Predictor
corrector methods- Milne’s method and Hammings method- Stability of solutions- Ordinary
differential equations of the boundary value type-Finite difference method -Weighted residual
methods- Partial differential equations in two dimensions-- Problems with irregular
boundaries.
Note:
• Stress must be given to structural problems
• Assignments must be computer oriented
Course Outcome:
At the end of the course students will be able tounderstand various methods available for
scientific computations; Apply numerical techniques for the solution of civil engineering
problems; Obtain numerical solutions of ordinary and partial differential equations.
References:
1. Gerald &Wheatly, Applied Numerical Analysis, Pearson Education
2. Chapra S.C. and Canale R.P. Numerical Methods for Engineers,McGraw Hill
2006.
3. Smith G.D. Numerical solutions for Differential Equations,McGraw Hill
4. Ketter and Prawel, Modern Methods for Engineering Computations,McGraw
Hill
5. Rajasekharan S., Numerical Methods in Science and Engineering, S Chand &
company 2003.
6. Rajasekharan S., Numerical Methods for Initial and Boundary value problems,
Khanna publishers 1989.
7. Terrence. J. Akai, Applied Numerical Methods for Engineers, Wiley
publishers 1994.
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COURSE PLAN
02CE6251.2 Advanced Computational Methods
Contact Sem. Exam

Modules Contents
Hours Marks; %
Introduction to numerical methods- errors in numerical
methods-Systems of linear algebraic equations--
symmetric and banded systems-ill conditioned system -
Elimination and factorization methods- Gauss Seidel
I 7 15
iteration for sparse systems.Systems of non-linear
equations- Newton-Raphson method.
Eigen Value problems- power method- Jacobi method-
Practical examples.
Interpolation: Newton interpolation formula, central
difference interpolation formulaLangrangean and
II 7 15
Hermitian interpolation- Quadratic and Cubic splines
(Examples with equal intervals only)
FIRST INTERNAL TEST
Data smoothing by least squares criterion- Non-
polynomial models like exponential model and power
III equation- Multiple linear regression-Numerical 7 15
integration- Romberg integration-Gaussian quadrature-
Newton – Cotes open quadrature
Ordinary differential equations- 1st order equations-
Solution by use of Taylor seriesMethod- Euler method
and its modifications- Runge- kutta method- Higher order
IV 7 15
equations of the initial value type- Predictor corrector
methods- Milne’s method - Stability of solutions.

Ordinary differential equations of the boundary value
type- Finite difference solution-Weighted residual
V methods for initial value problems and boundary value 7 20
problems- Collocation method- Sub domain method-
Method of least squares- Galerkin’s method.
Partial differential equations in two dimensions-
Parabolic equations- Explicit finite difference method-
VI Crank-Nicholson implicit method- Elliptic equations- 7 20
Finite difference method- Problems with irregular
boundaries.
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Year of
Introduction
02CE6251.3 THEORY OF ELASTICITY 3-0-0 3 2015
Pre-requisites : Advanced Structural Analysis
Course Objectives:
• To understand the behaviour of linear elastic solids under loads
• Provide a firm foundation for more advanced courses, for research and practice in civil
engineering fields
• To provide the student with various solution strategies while applying them to practical
cases
Syllabus
Analysis of stress and strain in 3D- Stress Strain relations-Generalised Boundary value
problems of elasticity – Displacement, Traction and Mixed types-Saint Venant’s principle-
Two dimensional problems in Rectangular coordinates– Airy’s stress function- Two
dimensional problems in polar coordinates- Problems of axi-symmetric stress distributions -
Torsion of prismatic bars- Plasticity: Basic concepts and yield criteria -elasto-plastic analysis
of torsion and bending problems.
Course Outcome:
Students will be able to understand concepts, principles and governing equations in dealing
with elastic solids, understand the methods for solving elastic boundary value problems, obtain
skill and capability in civil engineering in analysing and solving problems.
References:
1. Timoshenko.S.P and Goodier. J.N., Theory of Elasticity, McGraw Hill, 2010
2. Srinath.L.S., Advanced Mechanics of Solids, Tata McGraw Hill, 2008
3. Sokolnikoff. I.S., Mathematical theory of Elasticity, Tata McGraw Hill
4. Ameen.M., Computational Elasticity, Narosa Publishing House, 2005
5. Boresi.A.P., Schimidt.R.J., Advanced Mechanics of Materials,John Wiley,
2002
6. T.G.Sitharam ., Applied Elasticity, Interline publishing, 2008
7. Phillips, Durelli and Tsao, Analysis of Stress and Strain, McGraw Hill Book.
8. Dr. Sadhu Singh, Theory of Elasticity, Khanna Publishers
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COURSE PLAN
02CE6251.3 Theory of Elasticity
Contact Sem. Exam

Modules Contents
Hours Marks; %
Analysis of stress and strain in 3D:Definition of stress at
a point – Stress tensor – Equilibrium equations – Stress
on arbitrarily orientedplane – Transformation of stress –
Principal stress - Stress invariants – Octahedral stresses –
I Tractionboundary conditions, Hydrostatic and Deviatoric 7 15
Stress Tensors.
Strain tensor – Strain displacement relations for small
deformations – Compatibility conditions – Strain
transformations – Principal strains – Strain invariants.
Stress Strain relations :Generalised Hooke’s law –
Reduction in number of elastic constants fororthotropic,
transversely isotropic and isotropic media. Boundary
II 7 15
value problems of elasticity –Displacement, Traction and
Mixed types. Navier’s Equations, Beltrami-Michell’s
Equations. Saint Venant’s principle.
FIRST INTERNAL TEST
Two dimensional problems in Rectangular
coordinates:Plane stress and plane strain problems –
III Airy’s stress function - Solution by polynomials – 7 15
Bending ofcantilever loaded at free end., Bending of
simply supported beam with udl.
Two dimensional problems in polar coordinates:General
equations- Equilibrium equations, Strain displacement
relations and Stress strain relations.
IV Biharmonic equations and Airy’s stress functions. 7 15
Problems of axisymmetric stress distributions - Thick
cylinders, stress concentration due to circular hole in
plates (Kirsch’s problem).
Torsion of prismatic bars:Saint Venant’s Semi inverse
and Prandtl’s stress function approach – Torsion of
V Straight bars – Elliptic and Equilateral triangular cross 7 20
section. Torsion of thin walled open and closed tubes,
Membrane Analogy
Plasticity: Basic concepts and yield criteria; Equations of
VI plasticity, Theories of strength, Yield criteria, elasto- 7 20
plastic analysis of torsion and bending problems.
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Year of
Introduction
CONSTRUCTION METHODS AND
02CE6251.4 3-0-0 3 2015
EQUIPMENT
Pre-requisites :
Course Objectives:
This course is designed to make the student aware of
• The various construction techniques and practices.
• Equipment needed for different types of construction activities.
Syllabus
Specifications-site clearance- masonry-flooring-roofing - techniques of underwater
construction – tunneling techniques - driving of diaphragm walls –techniques of super
structure construction- tunneling techniques- support structures- equipment for earth work-
equipment for production of aggregate and concrete –other construction equipments.
Course Outcome:
At the end of this course the student shall have a reasonable knowledge about
• The various construction procedures for sub to super structure
• The equipment needed for construction of various types of structures from foundation
to super structure.
References:
1. Peurifoy, R.L., Ledbetter, W.B. and Schexnayder, C., "Construction Planning,
Equipment and Methods", 5th Edition, McGraw Hill, Singapore, 1995.
2. Arora S.P. and Bindra S.P., Building Construction, Planning Techniques and Method
of Construction, Dhanpat Rai and Sons, 1997.
3. Varghese , P.C. Building construction, Prentice Hall of India Pvt. Ltd, New Delhi,
2007.
4. Shetty, M.S, Concrete Technology, Theory and Practice, S. Chand and Company Ltd,
New Delhi, 2005.
5. Jha J and Sinha S.K., Construction and Foundation Engineering, Khanna Publishers,
1993.
6. Sharma S.C. “Construction Equipment and Management”, Khanna Publishers New
Delhi, 1988.
7. Deodhar, S.V. “Construction Equipment and Job Planning”, Khanna Publishers, New
Delhi, 1988.
8. Dr. Mahesh Varma, “Construction Equipment and its Planning and Application”,
Metropolitan Book Company, New Delhi-, 1983.
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COURSE PLAN
02CE6251.4 Construction Methods and Equipment
Contact Sem. Exam

Modules Contents
Hours Marks; %
Construction Practices
Specifications, details and sequence of activities and
construction co-ordination. Site Clearance – marking –
earthwork - masonry – stone masonry – bond in masonry -
concrete hollow block masonry. Flooring – damp proof
I courses – construction joints – movement and expansion joints 7 15
– pre cast pavements. Centering and shuttering – slip forms –
scaffoldings – de-shuttering forms – fabrication and erection
of steel trusses – frames – braced domes – laying brick ––
weather and water proof –roof finishes – acoustic and fire
protection.
Sub structure construction
Techniques of box jacking – pipe Jacking -under water
construction of diaphragm walls and basement.
Tunneling techniques – Piling techniques - well and caisson -
II 7 15
sinking cofferdam cable anchoring and grouting.
Driving diaphragm walls, sheet piles - shoring for deep cutting
-well points -dewatering and stand by Plant equipment for
underground open excavation.
FIRST INTERNAL TEST
Super structure construction
Launching girders- bridge decks- off shore platforms -special
forms for shells. Techniques for heavy decks – in-situ pre-
III stressing in high rise structures - material handling - erecting 7 15
light weight components on tall structures. Support structure
for heavy equipment and conveyors -erection of articulated
structures, braced domes and space decks.
Equipment for Earth Work
Fundamentals of Earth Work Operations
IV Earth Moving Operations 7 15
Types of Earth Work Equipment - Tractors, Motor Graders,
Scrapers, Front end Waders
Equipment for production of aggregate and concrete
Equipment for production of aggregate and concreting
V Crushers – Feeders - Screening Equipment – Handling 7 20
Equipment Batching and Mixing-Equipment - Hauling,
Pouring and Pumping Equipment -Transporters
Other Construction Equipment
Equipment for Dredging, Trenching, Tunnelling, Drilling,
Blasting - Equipment for Compaction - Erection Equipment
VI Types of pumps used in Construction - Equipment for 7 20
Dewatering and Grouting. Foundation and Pile Driving
Equipment, Forklifts and related equipment - Portable
Material Bins – Conveyors - Hauling Equipment
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Year of
Introduction
STATISTICAL METHODS FOR
02CE6251.5 3-0-0 3 2015
ENGINEERS
Pre-requisites :
Course Objectives:
• To provide a detailed insight into probability theory and distributions
• To give an in-depth knowledge about various parametric and nonparametric techniques
for data analysis
• To introduce design and analysis of experiments
Syllabus
Introduction to probability and random variables. Probability distributions Parameter
Estimation -Random samples, sampling distributions of mean and variance. Point estimators.
Confidence interval estimation of – mean, and variance. Hypothesis Testing - Statistical
hypothesis tests, Operations characteristic curve. The testing of goodness of fit. Design and
Analysis of Experiments-Regression and Correlation Analysis - Non-Parametric Statistics.
Course Outcome:
• Critically evaluate data collected
• Identify appropriate technique for data analysis
• Apply statistical designs and methods
References:
1. Hines, W. W. and Montgomery, D. C., et. al.(1990). “Probability and Statistics in
Engineering and Management Science”, John Wiley and Sons, New York.
2. Freund, J. E.(1998). “Mathematical Statistics”, PHI, New Delhi.
3. Montgomery, D. C.(2007). “Design and Analysis of Experiments”, 5th edition, John
Wiley and Sons, INC., New York.
4. Johnston, J. and Dinardo, J.(1997). “Econometric Methods”, 4th edition, McGraw-Hill
International Editions.
5. Benjamin, J. R. and Cornell, C. A.(1960). “Probability Statistics and Decision for Civil
Engineers”, McGraw-Hill.
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COURSE PLAN
02CE6251.5 Statistical Methods For Engineers
Contact Sem. Exam

Modules Contents
Hours Marks; %
Probability distributions: Introduction to probability
and random variables, Binomial distribution, Poisson
distribution, Geometric distribution, Hyper Geometric
I distribution, Normal distribution, Log-Normal 7 15
distribution, Uniform distribution, Exponential
distribution, Gamma distribution, Beta distribution, and
Weibull distribution.
Parameter Estimation: Random samples, sampling
distributions of mean and variance. Point estimators, the
II method of maximum likelihood, and the method of 7 15
moments.Confidence interval estimation of – mean, and
variance.
FIRST INTERNAL TEST
Hypothesis Testing: Statistical hypothesis tests,
Operations characteristic curve. Tests of hypothesis on
the mean of a Normal Distribution, Tests of hypothesis
III on the means of two Normal distributions, The paired t- 7 15
test, Tests of hypothesis on one variance, Tests of
hypothesis for the equality of two variances, The testing
of goodness of fit.
Design and Analysis of Experiments: Fundamental
assumptions of analysis of variance, single factor
IV experiments, Latin square and Graeco-Latin square 7 15
designs, Design of experiments with several factors- Two
factor factorial experiments.
Regression and Correlation Analysis: Introduction, Bi-
Variate Normal distribution and the associated marginal
and conditional distributions, estimation and analysis of
simple regression models, correlation coefficients,
V 7 20
analysis of correlation coefficients, Hypothesis tests
associated with regression and correlation coefficients,
curvilinear regression models, Multiple regression
models, multiple and partial correlation coefficients.
Non-Parametric Statistics: The sign test - The
Wilcoxson signed rank test, The Wilcoxson Rank-sum
VI 7 20
test.
Application of statistical software in data analysis.
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Year of
Introduction
CONSTRUCTION SUPERVISION,
02CE6251.6 REPAIR AND MAINTENANCE OF 3-0-0 3 2015
BUILDINGS
Pre-requisites :
Course Objectives:
This course is designed to make the student aware of
• Damages and repair work of structures.
• Materials and techniques for repair and strengthening of structures.
Syllabus
Serviceability of concrete –properties of concrete-durability of concrete- maintenance
and repair strategies – causes of deterioration– materials for repair – techniques for repair –
repairs to structures – demolition of structures.
Course Outcome:
At the end of this course the student shall have a reasonable knowledge about
• Maintenance and Repair strategies.
• Materials and techniques of repair
References:
1. Santhakumar A.R., “Concrete Technology” Oxford University Press, Printed in India
by Radha Press, New Delhi, 2007.
2. Peter H.Emmons, “Concrete Repair and Maintenance Illustrated”, Galgotia
Publications pvt. Ltd., 2001.
3. Denison Campbell, Allen and Harold Roper, “Concrete Structures, Materials,
Maintenance and Repair”, Longman Scientific and Technical UK, 1991.
4. Allen R.T and Edwards S.C, “Repair of Concrete Structures”, Blakie and Sons, UK,
1987.
5. Raikar, R.N., “Learning from failures - Deficiencies in Design, Construction and
Service” - R&D Centre (SDCPL), RaikarBhavan, Bombay, 1987.
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COURSE PLAN
02CE6251.6 Construction Supervision, Repair and Maintenance of Buildings
Contact Sem. Exam

Modules Contents
Hours Marks; %
Serviceability and durability of concrete
Quality assurance for concrete construction.
Concrete properties- strength, permeability, thermal
I properties and cracking. 7 15
Effects due to climate, temperature, chemicals, corrosion
- design and construction errors - Effects of cover
thickness and cracking.
Maintenance and repair strategies
Maintenance -repair and rehabilitation- Facets of
Maintenance, importance of maintenance.
II 7 15
Preventive measures on various aspects of Inspection,
Assessment procedure for evaluating a damaged structure
Causes of deterioration.
FIRST INTERNAL TEST
Materials for repair
Special concretes and mortar - concrete chemicals -
special elements for accelerated strength gain.
III 7 15
Expansive cement- Polymer concrete- Sulphur infiltrated
concrete. Ferrocement -polymers coating for rebars-
foamed concrete.
Techniques for repair
Testing techniques-Gunite and Shotcrete- Epoxy
injection.
IV Mortar repair for cracks- Shoring and underpinning- 7 15
Methods of corrosion protection.
Corrosion inhibitors-corrosion resistant steels - cathodic
protection.
Repairs to structures
Repair of structures distressed due to earthquake
V 7 20
Strengthening using FRP
Strengtheningand stabilization techniques for repair.
Demolition of structures
VI Engineered demolition techniques for structures 7 20
Case studies
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Year of
Introduction
02CA6001 RESEARCH METHODOLOGY 3-0-0 3 2015
Course Objectives:
The objective of this course is to help the student to understand the fundamental ideas and
logic of research. This course will also to help students to plan design, execute, evaluate
and report research within the specified time.
Syllabus
MODULE I- Introduction to Research
Meaning and definition of research-Motivation and objectives of research-Types of
research-Fundamental-Applied – Descriptive – Analytical – Qualitative – Quantitative –
Conceptual – Empirical – Research and Scientific methods– Research process-Criteria for
good research
MODULE II- Research Problem
Sources of research problems-Characteristics of a research problem-Problem defining
techniques-Sources of literature-Review of literature-Issues and gap areas identification-
Purpose of study-Exploratory and descriptive-Qualities of good hypothesis-Null and
alternative hypothesis-Importance of hypothesis testing
MODULE III-Research Design
Features of good design-Different research designs-Laboratory and field experiments-
Measurement concepts-Scales and levels-Measurement of variables-Factors affecting
validation-Internal and external validation-Reliability-Stability methods-Development of
experimental and sample designs
MODULE IV-Data Collection and Analysis
Methods of data collection-Data sources-Surveys and questionnaires-Methods of data
collection and their utility-Concepts of statistical population-Sampling techniques-
Probabilistic and non probabilistic samples-Sample size determination issues-Primary and
secondary data analysis-Use of computers, internet and library-Data analysis with
statistical packages-Preparation of data for analysis
MODULE V-Research Reporting
Purpose of written reports-Concept of audience-Types of reports-Structure and
components of reports-Technical reports and thesis-Features of a good thesis-Layout and
language of reports-Illustrations-Tables-Referencing-Footnotes-Intellectual contents of the
thesis-Making oral presentations-Effective communications-Publishing research findings-
Defending the thesis
MODULE VI-Research Application and Ethics

Application of results of research outcome-Environmental impacts-Professional ethics-
Ethical issues and committees-Copyright-Royalty-Intellectual property rights-Patent laws
and Patenting-Reproduction of published material-Plagiarism-Citation and
acknowledgement-Reproducibility and accountability-Developing research proposals
Course Outcome:
At the end of this course, the students should be able to
• Understand the basic concepts of research and its methodologies.
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• Identify appropriate research topics.
• Select and define an appropriate research problem.
• Organize and conduct scientific research.
• Prepare and defend a research thesis.
References:
1. C. R. Kothari, 2004, Research Methodology Methods and Techniques, 2nd Edn.,
New Age International.
2. Donad H. McBurney and Theresa L White, 2009, Research Methods, 8th Edn.,
Wadsworth Cengage Learning Inc.
3. Donald R. Cooper, Pamela S. Schindler, 2013, Business Research Methods, 12th
Edn., Tata McGraw-Hill.
4. J.W Barnes, 1994, Statistical Analysis for Engineers and Scientists: A Computer
based Approach, McGraw Hill.
5. Panneerselvam, 2012, Research Methodology, Prentice Hall of India.
6. Leedy, P.D. and Ormirod, J.E., 2012, Practical Research: Planning and Design, 10th
Edn., Prentice Hall.
7. Stuart Melville and Wayne Goddard, 1996, Research Methodology: An Introduction
for Science & Engineering Students, Juta and Company Ltd.
8. Turabian, K.L Revised by Grossman, J. and Bennert, A., 1996, A Manual for
writers of term papers, theses and Dissertation, 6th Edn., University of Chicago
Press.
Year of
Introduction
02CE6261 SEMINAR 0-0-2 2 2015
The student has to present a seminar in one of the current topics in the stream of
specialisation. The student will undertake a detailed study based on current published papers,
journals, books on the chosen subject, present the seminar and submit seminar report at the
end of the semester.
Distribution of marks
Seminar Report Evaluation – 40 marks
Seminar Presentation – 60 marks
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Introduction
02CE6271 STRUCTURAL ENGINEERING LAB 0-0-2 2 2015
Course Objectives:
• Practical training for conducting experiments related to structural engineering.
• Capability to use softwares for analysis of experimental data.
List of Experiments
1. Review of testing methods of cement, coarse aggregate and fine aggregate as per
Indian Standards.
2. Study of various instruments used for determining the material properties of concrete,
steel, SCC etc
3. Design of concrete mixes.
4. Study of instruments used for determining the durability of materials
5. Calibration of various instruments and equipment used in the lab
6. Experimental study of behaviour of
a) RCC structural elements
b) Steel structural elements
7. Accelerated curing experiments for concrete.
8. Non- destructive testing of concrete
a) Rebound hammer
b) Core cutting
c) Ultrasonic pulse velocity
d) Pullout test
e) Detection of embedded reinforcements
9. Study of computing techniques for numerical analysis of experimental data, error
analysis and curve fitting.
Course Outcome:
• Acquire capacity to organise experiments for project and thesis works.
• Ability to analytically study the experimental results.
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Year of
Introduction
PROJECT IMPLEMENTATION AND
02CE6212 3-0-0 3 2015
REVIEW
Pre-requisites : Awareness of projects and their life cycle
Course Objectives:
• Create awareness of organizational structures
• Instill the awareness of quality and safety in industries
• Familiarize students to the management of risks and conflicts in projects, and
organizations in general
• Familiarize students to project evaluation techniques
Syllabus
Organizations and Organizational structures-Quality Management-Theories-Statistical
Quality Control-Total Quality Management-ISO Standards (ISO 9000)-Six Sigma-Safety in
construction industry-Accident theories-Factors affecting safety- Basic idea of formulation of
safety manuals-safety legislations/standards/codes with regard to construction- Risk
Management Process-Risk identification-Analysis-Monitoring and Controlling risks-Risk
quantification techniques- Conflict Management-Conflict resolution-Conflict resolution
modes-Improving project performance-major influences on process change-Process
Reengineering, Benchmarking, Lean Project Management.
Course Outcome:
The student will be able to:
1. Design organizational structures and assign responsibilities to the functionaries
2. Design organizational/project procedures to cater to quality standards
3. Chart out and prepare the organization for good safety practices
4. Manage risks in projects
5. Manage conflicts in organizations
6. Understand and be a part of process change
References:
1. Project Management: A Systems Approach to Planning, Scheduling and Controlling,
10th edition, Harold Kerzner, Wiley India Pvt. Ltd., 2009
2. Project Management, 3rd edition, Harvey Maylor, Pearson Education Ltd., 2003
3. Quality Management, 3rd edition, Howard S. Gitlow, Alan J. Oppenheim, Rosa
Oppenheim, David M. Levine, McGraw Hill, 2009
4. Total Quality Management, 3rd edition, Dale H. Besterfield, Crrol Besterfield-Michna,
Glen H. Besterfield, Mary Besterfield-Sacre, Hemant Urdhwareshe, Rashmi
Urdhwareshe, Pearson Education Inc., 2011
5. Projects-Planning, Analysis, Selection, Financing, Implementation and Review, 7th
edition, Prasanna Chandra, McGraw Hill, 2009
6. Construction Safety, Hinze J.W, Prentice Hall, 2008
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COURSE PLAN
02CE6212 Project Implementation and Review
Contact Sem. Exam

Modules Contents
Hours Marks; %
Staffing the organization-Skill requirements-types of
I organizational structures-line, staff, matrix, functional 7 15
etc.
Fundamentals of Quality Management-Theories of
quality management-Juran’s, Crosby’s, Deming’s-
II Statistical Quality Control-Concept and philosophy of 7 15
Total Quality Management-ISO Standards (ISO 9000)-
Six Sigma
FIRST INTERNAL TEST

Relevance of safety in construction industry- Accident
theories-Factors affecting safety: physiological,
psychological and technological-Planning for safety
III 7 15
provisions- Safety Programs-Basic idea of formulation of
safety manuals-safety legislations/standards/codes with
regard to construction
Risk Identification Process-Risk Analysis and evaluation
IV process-Risk treatment strategies-Monitoring and 7 15
Controlling risks-Risk quantification techniques
Causes of Disputes-Dispute avoidance vs. dispute
V resolution-Conflict Management-Conflict resolution- 7 20
Conflict resolution modes
Improving project performance-major influences on
VI process change-Process Re-engineering, Benchmarking, 7 20
Lean Project Management
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Year of
Introduction
ANALYSIS AND DESIGN OF
02CE6222 EARTHQUAKE RESISTANT 3-0-0 3 2015
STRUCTURES
Pre-requisites : Structural Dynamics
Course Objectives:
• To impart awareness about the effect of earthquakes on structures
• To study IS code provisions for the analysis, design and detailing of earthquake
resistant structures
• To introduce seismic evaluation and response reduction techniques.
Syllabus
Elements of earthquake engineering- characteristics of ground motion – earthquake
intensity and magnitude- recording instruments -seismic zoning- earthquake effects on
different types of structures- Effect of architectural features and structural irregularities-
review of damages during past earthquakes. Principles and guidelines for earthquake resistant
design of structures- Design lateral forces. Static analysis – Dynamic analysis- Ductility,
Shear walls. IS Code provision for design and detailing for earthquake resistance-
reinforcement detailing for members and joints- design examples. Repair and rehabilitation
of damaged structures- case studies- methods for disaster mitigation- Vulnerability
assessment and seismic evaluation of structures – vulnerability reduction.
Course Outcome:
After the successful completion of the course, students will be able to describe the
disastrous effects of earthquakes on structures, apply IS code provisions for the analysis,
design and detailing of earthquake resistant structures, develop earthquake response
spectrum, perform response spectrum analysis, compare with time history response and
document the results, explain the seismic evaluation and response reduction techniques.
References:
1. IS: 1893-2002, Indian Standard criteria for Earthquake Resistant Design of Structures,
Bureau of Indian Standards, New Delhi
2. IS: 4326-1993, Indian Standard code for practice for Earthquake Resistant Design and
Construction of Buildings, Bureau of Indian Standards, New Delhi.
3. IS: 13920-1993, Indian Standard Ductile Detailing of RCC Structures subjected to
seismic forcesCode of practice, Bureau of Indian Standards, New Delhi
4. SP: 22-1982, Explanatory Handbook on codes of Earthquake Engineering, Bureau of
Indian Standards, New Delhi
5. Pankaj Agarwal and Manish Shrikhande, Earthquake Resistant Design of Structures,
Prentice- Hall of India, New Delhi.
6. Anil K Chopra, Dynamics of Structures, Prentice- Hall of India, New Delhi.
7. S. K. Duggal-Earthquake Resistant Design of Structures-Oxford University Press-
2007
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COURSE PLAN
02CE6222 : Analysis and Design of Earthquake Resistant Structures
Contact Sem. Exam

Modules Contents
Hours Marks; %
Introduction to earthquakes and earthquake engineering,
Mechanism of earthquake, seismic waves, effects of
earthquakes. Measurement of earthquakes, magnitude
I and intensity, seismographs. Strong motion 7 15
characteristics, response spectrum, Fourier spectrum.
Characteristics of response spectrum, construction of
tripartite response spectrum.
Effect of architectural features & structural irregularities.
Damages of structures during past earthquakes, principles
II of earthquake resistant construction. 7 15
Philosophy of earthquake resistant design. Code
provisions as per IS:1893 and IS:4326.
FIRST INTERNAL TEST
Design seismic force calculation in multi storied frames.
Dynamic analysis, Introduction to response spectrum
III analysis – theoretical aspects, Modal combination rules. 8 15
Design seismic force calculation in multi storied frames
using response spectrum method.
Ductility – Significance, Ductility factors. Ductile
detailing considerations as per IS:13920. Design and
IV 6 15
detailing of structural members. Reinforcement detailing
in joints.
Torsion – code provisions, Shear walls – design force
calculation, Design of shear wall, Design and detailing
V 7 20
for earthquake resistance – Discussion of code provisions
in IS 13920
Repair and rehabilitation. Seismic evaluation and
VI vulnerability assessment – Methods, Disaster mitigation, 7 20
Response reduction techniques, Base isolation
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Year of
Introduction
02CE6232 FINITE ELEMENT METHOD 3-0-0 3 2015
Pre-requisites : Mechanics of Structures, Structural Analysis
Course Objectives:
• Impart an understanding of fundamental knowledge and technique of FEM
• To develop tools to analyze engineering problems using FEM and typical commercial
FEA packages.
Syllabus
Basics of elasticity, Plane stress and plane strain problems, Energy principles,
Variational formulation - Evolution of FEM - Review of direct stiffness method, Outline of
the FE procedure. Element properties, Displacement functions, Development of equilibrium
equation, Types of finite elements, Development of shape functions for CST, LST, truss and
beam elements- Lagrange and Serendipity elements. Development of stiffness matrix for
truss and beam elements- Development of consistent nodal load vector, Gauss quadrature
technique, Concept of isoparametric formulation, Assembly procedure and storage
techniques of stiffness matrix, Solution techniques of equilibrium equation- Discussion of
finite element packages.
Course Outcome:
On completion of this course, students will be able to analyze and build FEA model
for various engineering problems. The study can be extended to the dynamic analysis of
structures.
References:
1. Cook R D et al., Concepts and Applications of Finite Element Analysis, John Wiley
& Sons, Singapore.
2. Krishnamoorthy C S, Finite Element Analysis- Theory and Programming, Tata
McGraw Hill, New Delhi.
3. Bathe K J, Finite Element Procedures in Engineering Analysis, Prentice Hall, New
Delhi.
4. Zienkiewicz O C and Taylor R W., Finite Element Method, Elsevier Butterworth-
Heinemann, UK.
5. Rajasekharan S, Finite Element Analysis in Engineering Design, Wheeler, New
Delhi.
6. Chandrupatla T R and Belegundu A D, Introduction to Finite Elements in
Engineering, Pearson Education, New Delhi.
7. Hutton D V, Fundamentals of Finite Element Analysis, Tata McGraw Hill Education
Private Ltd., Delhi
8. Mukhopadhyay M and Abdul Hamid Sheikh, Matrix and Finite Element Analyses of
Structures, Ane Books Pvt. Ltd., New Delhi.
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COURSE PLAN
02CE6232 : Finite Element Method
Contact Sem. Exam

Modules Contents
Hours Marks; %
Basics of elasticity - Equations of equilibrium – Strain -
displacement relation – stress - strain (constitutive) relation-
I Plane stress and plane strain problems - Energy principles - 6 15
Principle of virtual work - Principle of stationary potential
energy - Variational formulation – Rayleigh - Ritz method
Evolution of FEM - Review of direct stiffness method -
Outline of the FE procedure. Element properties -
II 6 15
Displacement functions - convergence requirements -
equilibrium and compatibility in the solution.
FIRST INTERNAL TEST
Development of equilibrium equation- Types of finite
III elements-Development of shape functions for CST, LST, 8 15
truss and beam elements.
Lagrange and Serendipity elements - Development of
stiffness matrix for truss and beam elements. Development
IV 8 15
of consistent nodal load vector- patch test - static
condensation.
Gauss quadrature technique - Concept of isoparametric
V formulation- Plane bilinear element- Subparametric and 7 20
superparametric elements
Assembly procedure and storage techniques of stiffness
matrix, Application of boundary conditions- Solution
VI techniques of equilibrium equation- Introduction to plate 7 20
and shell elements-Types of 3D elements- Discussion of
finite element packages
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Year of
Introduction
02CE6242.1 DESIGN OF OFFSHORE STRUCTURES 3-0-0 3 2015
Pre-requisites : Fluid Mechanics, Structural Dynamics, Design of Steel structures, Design of
RC structures
Course Objectives:
• Expose the students to various types of Offshore Structures
• Computation of Wave, current and wind loads
• Learn the principles of design of different types of offshore structures.
Syllabus
Introduction to Ocean oil gas and other resources – near shore structures - Different types of ocean
structures and systems - Gravity, fixed, floating semi submersibles, compliant structure-Tension legged
platform, guyed tower and Spar Platforms - Basic principles of design of concrete offshore platforms -
Jack up platforms, Compliant Platforms - Design principles of - Tension leg platform -Spar Platforms.
Basics of wave motion, Wave kinematics, pressure field under wave system, wave energy, Energy
propagation (Energy flux or wave power), group velocity in deep and shallow water conditions-related
problems. Wave Transformations- Shoaling, refraction – refraction patterns on different bed
configurations- problems considering shoaling and refraction effects, wave reflection wave diffraction,
wave breaking in deep water, transitional water and shallow water, types of breakers. Environmental
load calculation (wind, wave, current and tidal) and design parameters Wave forces on offshore
structures Morisons Equation for calculation of wave force on slender tubular members -Wave forces
on large structures - Linear diffraction theory. Design of Tubular members Problems on checking the
sufficiency of tubular members under different loading conditions in conformity with the API-Code.
Tubular Joints-different types. Analysis of Joints, Stress concentration factor, (API Code formulae for
simple joints only) Fatigue failure-SN curves Cumulative damage ratio Palmgren -Miner rule-
Evaluation of Fatigue life of components. Sub-sea pipeline-pipeline safety. Design Process –internal
pressure-external pressure. On bottom stability objective- static analysis. Laying Pipe line - different
methods.
Course Outcome:
1. Identify the various types of Offshore structures used worldwide , their applications,
and design principles
2. Estimate the environmental forces, specifically wave loads on cylindrical members.
3. Do the detailed structural design of tubular members of jacket Platform.
References:
1. Thomas H. Dawson. , “Offshore structural Engineering’’ Prentice -Hall
2. Subrata K Chakrabarti, “Wave Hydrodynamics’’.
3. Subrata K Chakrabarti, “Hand book of Offshore Engineering (Vol. I & II)’’. Elsevier Science,
Prentice Hall Inc. Englewood Cliffs, N.J. 1983
4. Hsu Teng H., “Applied offshore Structural Engineering’’, Gulf Publishing Company , Texas,
5. George A Antaki, “Piping and pipeline Engineering’’, CRC Press / Marcel Dekker Inc., 2003.
6. Gerwick B.C. Morris M D “Construction of Marine & offshore structures” CRC PressLondon
7. Minoo H Patel, Dynamics of Offshore Structures Butterworth
8. API RP-2A Recommended Practice for Planning Designing & Construction of Fixed offshore
platforms – Working Stress design – American Petroleum Institute
9. Kyriakides S & Corona E Mechanics of offshore pipelines- Elsevier UK.
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COURSE PLAN
02CE6242.1 Design of Offshore Structures
Contact Sem. Exam

Modules Contents
Hours Marks; %
Introduction to Ocean oil gas and other resources – near shore
structures - Different types of ocean structures and systems -
Gravity, fixed, floating semi submersibles, compliant
I structure-Tension legged platform, guyed tower and Spar 7 15
Platforms - Basic principles of design of concrete offshore
platforms - Jack up platforms, Compliant Platforms - Design
principles of - Tension leg platform -Spar Platforms.
Basics of wave motion, Wave kinematics, pressure field under
wave system, wave energy, Energy propagation (Energy flux
II 7 15
or wave power), Group velocity in deep and shallow water
conditions-related problems.
FIRST INTERNAL TEST
Wave Transformations- Shoaling, refraction – refraction
patterns on different bed configurations- problems considering
III shoaling and refraction effects, wave reflection wave 7 15
diffraction, wave breaking in deep water, transitional water
and shallow water, types of breakers
Environmental load calculation (wind, wave, current and tidal)
and design parameters Wave forces on offshore structures
IV Morisons Equation for calculation of wave force on slender 7 15
tubular members -Wave forces on large structures - Linear
diffraction theory.
Design of Tubular members Problems on checking the
sufficiency of tubular members under different loading
conditions in conformity with the API-Code. Tubular Joints-
V different types. Analysis of Joints, Stress concentration factor, 7 20
(API Code formulae for simple joints only) Fatigue failure-SN
curves Cumulative damage ratio Palmgren-Miner rule-
Evaluation of Fatigue life of components.
Subsea pipeline-pipeline safety. Design Process –internal
VI pressure-external pressure. On bottom stability objective- 7 20
static analysis. Laying Pipe line - different methods.
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ANALYSIS AND DESIGN OF SUB
02CE6242.2 3-0-0 3 2015
STRUCTURES
Pre-requisites : Geotechnical Engineering, Design of Reinforced Concrete Structures
Course Objectives:
• To impart awareness to the soil-structure interaction problems
• To select suitable foundation for different types of structures
• To analyse and design substructures
Syllabus
Introduction to soil-structure interaction, contact pressure distribution beneath rigid and
flexible footings on sand and clay- selection of foundations- Structural design of spread
footing, combined footing and raft foundation.
Pile foundation- Estimation of pile capacity- Settlement of single pile, Laterally loaded piles.
Pile groups- Efficiency of pile groups- Pile cap- Structural Design of Pile and pile cap.
Retaining walls- stability analysis of cantilever retaining walls- Structural design of retaining
walls.
Introduction to well foundations – Elements of well foundation- structural design of various
elements.
Course Outcome:
On completion of this course, students will be able to select appropriate type of foundation
based on available soil conditions. They will be in a position to determine the load carrying
capacity of each type of foundation. They will design shallow foundations, pile foundations,
well foundations, and retaining walls.
References:
1. Swami Saran, Analysis and design of substructures, Oxford and IBH Publishing
Company Pvt. Ltd., 2006
2. Donald P. Coduto, Foundation Design: Principles and Practices, Dorling Kinderseley
(India) Pvt. Ltd., 2012
3. Bowles J.E., Foundation Analysis and Design (4th Ed.), Mc.Graw-Hill Book Company,
New York, 1988.
4. Varghese P.C, Foundation Engineering, Prentice Hall india , NewDelhi 2005
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02CE6242.2 Analysis and Design of Sub Structures
Contact Sem. Exam

Modules Contents
Hours Marks; %
Introduction to soil-structure interaction - Soil-structure
interaction problems. Contact pressure distribution
I beneath rigid and flexible footings on sand and clay - 7 15
Contact pressure distribution beneath raft foundation
Shallow foundations- Selection of foundations- Structural

design of spread footing- design of combined footing –
II 7 15
design of raft foundation.
FIRST INTERNAL TEST

Pile foundation- Introduction - Estimation of pile
capacity by static and dynamic formulae- Settlement of
III single pile - Laterally loaded piles - Brom’s method - 7 15
Ultimate lateral resistance of piles.
Pile groups - Consideration regarding spacing -

IV Efficiency of pile groups – Pile Cap-Structural Design of 7 15
Pile and pile cap
Retaining Walls- different types - Stability analysis of
cantilever retaining walls - against overturning and
V sliding- Bearing capacity considerations- Structural 7 20
design of retaining walls.
Introduction to well foundations – Elements of well

foundations – different types- Sinking stresses in wells –
VI Design of well cap, well steining, well curb, cutting edge 7 20
and bottom plug.
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ADVANCED PRE-STRESSED
02CE6242.3 3-0-0 3 2015
CONCRETE DESIGN
Pre-requisites : Design of RCC Structures, Structural Analysis
Course Objectives:
• To impart knowledge of various methods of pre-stressing.
• Analysis and design of typical pre-stressed concrete structural elements
Syllabus
Basic concepts and brief history of pre-stressing, advantages and limitations of pre-stressing,
types of pre-stressing, pre-stressing systems and devices, concrete and steel used in pre-stressed
concrete, losses in pre-stress, analysis of members under flexure, shear and torsion.
Design of axially loaded members, flexural members – Type I and Type II sections, limiting
zone, design of end block, design for shear and torsion, calculation of deflection and crack
width, detailing of reinforcement, design of one way and two way slabs, analysis and design
of continuous beams.
Composite construction: Types, analysis and design. Concept of partial pre-stressing. Circular
pre-stressing: Analysis and design of pipes and water tanks, Design of pre-stressed
concrete bridge decks.
Course Outcome:
After the completion of the course, the students will be able to apply suitably the different
concepts of pre-stressing and design various pre-stressed concrete structural members.
References:
1. Krishna Raju N., Pre-stressed concrete, Tata McGraw Hill Company, New Delhi 1998.
2. Mallick S.K. and Gupta A.P., Pre-stressed concrete, Oxford and IBH publishing Co. Pvt.
Ltd.1997.
3. Rajagopalan, N, Pre-stressed Concrete, Alpha Science, 2002
4. Ramaswamy G.S., Modern pre-stressed concrete design, Arnold Heinimen,New Delhi,
1990
5. Lin T.Y. Design of pre-stressed concrete structures, Asia Publishing House, Bombay
1995.
6. IS 1343: 1980 Indian Standard Code of Practice for Pre-stressed-Concrete
7. IS 456: 2000 Indian Standard Code of Practice for Plain and Reinforced Concrete
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02CE6242.3 Advanced Pre-stressed Concrete Design
Contact Sem. Exam

Modules Contents
Hours Marks; %
Basic concepts and brief history of pre-stressing,
advantages and limitations of prestressing,types of pre-
I 7 15
stressing, pre-stressing systems and devices, concrete and
steel used in pre-stressed concrete, losses in pre-stress.
Analysis and design of members under flexure, shear and
II torsion. Design of flexural members Type I and Type II 7 15
sections, limiting zone.
FIRST INTERNAL TEST
Concept of partial pre-stressing- design of End block-
III calculation of deflection and crack width, design of one 7 15
way and two way slabs.
Analysis and design of continuous beams.
IV 7 15
Composite construction- types- analysis and design.
Circular pre-stressing- analysis and design of pipes and
V 7 20
water tanks
VI Design of pre-stressed concrete bridge decks 7 20
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02CE6242.4 STRUCTURAL OPTIMIZATION 3-0-0 3 2015
Pre-requisites : Engineering Mathematics, Structural Analysis
Course Objectives:
• To develop the ability to formulate the real field engineering problems in an
optimization framework
• To develop the ability to use optimization techniques for real life applications
• To develop ability to apply optimization concepts for solving multi task applications
Syllabus
Optimization - Basic terminologies, Formulation of different types of structural optimization
problems. Solution of optimization problems- Single and Multivariable optimization problems,
One dimensional Minimization, Direct search and gradient based methods of optimization.
Conceptual ideas of reliability based optimization, dynamic programming and multi objective
problems, Methods of constraint handling, Linear programming-two phase solution of Simplex
method, Duality, Integer programming. Specialized optimization techniques- Geometric
programming, Search algorithms for optimization- Genetic algorithm and Swarm intelligence
techniques.
Course Outcome:
On completion of this course, students will be able to understand the basic concepts of
optimization, formulate the optimization models for real field engineering problems in
general and structural engineering problems in particular, select appropriate method for
solving real life problems.
References:
1. Rao S. S. Engineering Optimization – Theory and Practice , New Age International.
2. Deb K. Optimization for Engineering Design – Algorithms and examples. Prentice
Hall.
3. Kirsch U. Optimum Structural Design, McGraw Hill.
4. Arora J S. Introduction to Optimum Design, McGraw Hill
5. Haftka R T and Gurdal Z. -Elements of structural optimization-Springer
6. Goldberg D.E.-Genetic Algorithms in search, optimization and machine learning.
7. Engelbrecht A P. -Fundamentals of computational swarm Intelligence- Weily
8. Kennedy J and Eberhart R C.-Swarm Intelligence- Morgan Kaufaman
9. Fox R L. -Optimization methods for engineering design – Wiely
10. Belegundu and Chandrapatla-Optimization concepts and applications in engineering-
Prentice Hall India Ltd
11. Taha HA- Introduction to operations research – Prentice Hall, New Jersy.
12. Relevant research papers published in reputed international journals to explore the
applications of meta-heuristic techniques in structural engineering.
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02CE6242.4 Structural Optimization
Contact Sem. Exam

Modules Contents
Hours Marks; %
Optimization-steps in optimization problem solving-basic
terminologies, concavity and convexity of mathematical
functions, types of optimization problems.
I 7 15
Formulation of different types of structural optimization
problems-minimum weight design of beams, columns,
trusses and frames
Solution of optimization problems- Single variable
unconstrained optimization techniques- one dimensional
minimization. Elimination methods-Interval halving
method, Fibonacci search and Golden section methods.
II Gradient based methods- Newton Raphson method, 7 15
Secant method, Bisection method
Solution of multivariable unconstrained problems,
solution of multivariable constrained problems-Lagrange
multiplier method, KKT conditions for optimality.
FIRST INTERNAL TEST
Direct search methods- Random search method, Grid
search method, Univariate Method, Pattern search
III Method-Powell’s Method 7 15
Gradient based methods- steepest descent method,
Fletcher Reeves Method, Newton method, Quasi Newton
method- BFGS method.
Reliability based optimization-conceptual ideas.
Constraint handling-Penalty function approach, Multi-
objective optimization (conceptual ideas only)
IV 7 15
Dynamic programming-Bellman’s principle of
optimality. Concept of solving structural optimization
problems using geometric programming.
Linear programming (LP)-two phase solution of Simplex
V method, Duality of LP problems, Integer programming- 7 20
Gomery’s cutting plane method.
Specialized Optimization techniques -geometric
programming-minimum weight design of trusses.
Advanced methods- Theoretical background of meta-
VI 7 20
heuristic techniques such as Genetic Algorithms
andSwarm Intelligence (Particle Swarm Optimization
and Ant Colony Optimization).
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02CE6242.5 BRIDGE ENGINEERING 3-0-0 3 2015
Pre-requisites : Structural Analysis, Design of Structures
Course Objectives:
1. To provide an idea about the different type of bridges, their components, materials and
loads acting on bridge structures.
2. Provide an insight into the analysis and design of various type of RCC, steel, pre
stressed, continuous and cable stayed bridges.
3. Design the various components of bridges.
Syllabus
Classification and components of bridges. Road and railway bridge specifications and IRC
provisions Foundation and substructures, Piers, abutments and, bed blocks. Bearings:
Concrete, steel and neoprene bearings Load distribution theories of T beam bridges, Design of
R. C. Bridges, Deck-slab bridges, T beam bridges and balanced cantilever bridges.
Introduction to continuous girder bridges, box girder bridges, rigid frame bridges and arch
bridges, suspension bridges and cable stayed bridges Pre- stressed Concrete Bridges: Analysis
and Design of single span bridges- Composite bridges Introduction to Integral bridges -Design
of Steel bridges, plate girder and truss bridges, Joints in bridges, Handling and erection of
bridges.
Course Outcome:
At the end of the course, students will be able to
• Carry out the analysis and design of RCC, steel, prestressed concrete and composite
bridges.
• Analyze and design different components of bridges.
• Understand the design procedures and construction methods of modern bridges.
References:
1. Johnson Victor D., Essentials of Bridge Engineering, Oxford & IBH Pub. Co.
2. Vazirani V. N., Design of Concrete Bridges,Khanna publishers,2004
3. Jagadeesh T.R and Jayaram M.A, Design of Bridge Structures, Prentice Hall,2004
4. Krishnaraju. N, Design of Bridges, Oxford & IBH Pub. Co.,2010
5. Krishnaraju.N,Prestressed Concrete bridges,CBS Publishers,2010
6. IRC 6-2000,IRC 21-2000,IS 800-2007,IRC 18-1985,IRC 24-2001,IRC 83-1987
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02CE6242.5 Bridge Engineering
Contact Sem. Exam

Modules Contents
Hours Marks; %
Components of Bridges -Classification of Bridges.
Terminologies used in design of Bridges-characteristics
I of Ancient bridges-site selection of bridges - Economic 7 15
span length, ideal bridge type- standard specifications of
Road and Railway bridges
Loads and stresses considered for the design of bridges
Discussion on different type of foundations used in
II bridges, scour and scour depth- Design of pile and pile 7 15
cap- Analysis and Design of Pier, abutments and Bed
block
FIRST INTERNAL TEST
Bearings, forces acting on bearing and design principles
Design of Elastomeric bearing - Load distribution
III theories of concrete bridges - Carbounʼs theory, 7 15
orthotropic plate theory and Grid analysis.
Design of slab and T beam and slab bridges- Design

principles of Balanced Cantilever bridges and
Continuous girder bridges -Introduction to box girder
IV 7 15
bridges, rigid frame bridges, arch bridges, suspension
bridges and cable stayed bridges.

Pre stressed concrete bridges and their advantages –
Design principle- Analysis and design of single span pre
V 7 20
stressed concrete bridges – Design principle of composite
bridges.
Design of steel bridges Plate Girder bridges and Trussed
VI bridges- Handling and Erection of bridges- Different 7 20
Joints in bridges – Introduction of integral bridges.
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PRODUCTION AND MATERIALS
02CE6252.1 3-0-0 3 2015
MANAGEMENT
Pre-requisites : Basic knowledge of Mathematics, Statistics
Course Objectives:
The course is designed to give a deep understanding of production and materials management
in industries as well as in construction sites. It also deals with related concepts like Value
Engineering, Standardization, Selective Control etc. It is intended to give an insight into the
potential of computers in materials management.
Syllabus:
Introduction to Materials Management-Corporate policy and materials management-
Organization and control-Purchasing-Specification- Standardization and codification-
Standardization in India-Variety reduction through standardization-Inventory management-
Economic Order Quantity-Replenishment systems- Stores Management- Selective control-
Value analysis- Production management- Computer application in production and materials
management.
Course Outcome:
• Manage different functions related to materials such as inventory, stores,
replenishment, purchasing etc.
• Apply knowledge and skill in Value Engineering, Selective control of inventory etc.
• Investigate and apply the potentials of computers in production and materials
management
References
1. Introduction to Materials Management, 6th edition, J.R.Tony Arnold, Stephen N.
Chapman, Lloyd M. Clive, Pearson Education Inc., 2008
2. Materials Management: Procedures, Text and Cases, 2nd edition, A. K. Datta, PHI
Learning Pvt. Ltd., 2012
3. Principles of Inventory and Materials Management, 3rd edition, Richard J. Tersine,
Elsevier Science Ltd., 1987
4. Materials Management: An Integrated Approach, P. Gopalakrishnan, M.
Sundaresan, PHI Learning Pvt. Ltd., 2011
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02CE6252.1 Production and Materials Management
Contact Sem. Exam

Modules Contents
Hours Marks; %
Introduction to Materials Management-Importance-Need
for an integrated concept-Corporate policy and materials
I 7 15
management-Organization and control-Purchasing
principles
Specification-Forms of specification-Standardization and
codification-nature and processes of codification-
II 7 15
Standardization in India- Variety reduction through
standardization
FIRST INTERNAL TEST
Inventory management-types of inventory- inventory
control - costs associated with inventory- Economic
III 7 15
Order Quantity-Replenishment systems - Perpetual and
periodic review systems - Quantity to be recouped
Stores Management- stores-stores functions-storage
IV system-stores location-centralization and decentralization 7 15
of stores-Cost reduction through materials management
Selective control-ABC, FSN, VED, SWOT analysis -
Value analysis-value function-cost and worth- selection
V 7 20
of items for value analysis-techniques-value analysis job
plan
Production planning and control function-Scheduling-
Aggregate production planning- Computer application in
VI 7 20
production and material management- Ideal areas for
computerization- Case studies
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QUANTITATIVE METHODS IN
02CE6252.2 3-0-0 3 2015
CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT
Pre-requisites: Awareness of Probability and Statistics
Course Objectives:
• To formulate mathematical models for quantitative analysis of managerial problems in
construction industry
• To applyoptimization techniques in solving real world problems in industry
Syllabus
Linear programming – formulation and solution– Duality in linear programming –
Transportation and assignment problems–Integer programming – Network Models –
Dynamic programming – Decision analysis – Simulation
Course Outcome:
After the successful completion of the course, students will be able to
• Formulate optimization models of real world problems
• Apply appropriate optimization techniques for decision making
• Implement and analyze Monte Carlo simulation methods in practical problems
References:
1. Hillier, F.S. and Lieberman, G.J., Introduction to Operations Research, McGraw-Hill
International edition, 2001
2. Rao, S.S. Optimization: Theory and Applications, Wiley eastern, 1996
3. Ravindran, A., Phillips, D.T., and Solberg, J.J., Operations Research: Principles and
Practice, Wiley India, 2010
4. Taha, H.A., Operations Research: An Introduction, Prentice-Hall of India, 2007
5. Ravindran, A.,Ragsdell, K.M., and Reklaitis, G.V., Engineering Optimization: Methods
and applications, Wiley Interscience, New York, 1983
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02CE6252.2 Quantitative Methods in Construction Management
Contact Sem. Exam

Modules Contents
Hours Marks; %
Linear programming –formulation of problem – Solution
–Simplex Method – Duality in linear programming –
I 7 15
Duality Theory, Dual simplex method – Sensitivity
analysis
Transportation problem–Basic feasible solutions,
II Optimal solutions 7 15
Assignment problems– Hungarian algorithm.
FIRST INTERNAL TEST
Integer Programming – Cutting plane method, Branch
and bound method
III 7 15
Network Models – Shortest Route problems, Minimal
spanning tree problems, Maximal flow problems
Dynamic programming–Bellmann’s optimality principle.
IV Cargo loading model – Replacement model – Work- 7 15
Force Size model
Decision analysis – Analytic hierarchy process –
V comparison matrix, consistency test– Game theory–n x m 7 20
person zero sum games with finite strategies
Simulation –Monte Carlo system simulation concepts
VI and applications –Monte Carlo simulation of PERT 7 20
networks
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02CE6262 MINI PROJECT 0-0-4 2 2015
Mini project can be on a broad area in which the student wishes to do the thesis or can be on a
tool required for the thesis, so that the student gains confidence and expertise to use the tool
for his thesis work. Mini project can also be on a different topic. The student should take up a
problem in the identified area and perform the investigations. A detailed report of the
investigations needs to be submitted along with a presentation at the end of the semester.
Internal Assessment by the Guide: 50 Marks
Internal Evaluation by the committee: 50 Marks
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02CE6272 STRUCTURAL DYNAMICS LAB 0-0-2 1 2015
Pre-requisites : Structural Dynamics
Course Objectives:
• Impart the concepts of structural dynamics through free and forced vibration tests of
experimental models.
• Demonstrate and measure structural response to dynamic loading.
• Demonstrate the existence of natural frequencies and mode shapes of real structures.
• Develop analytical models of the structures being investigated.
• Compare experimental quantities with analytical modal quantities such as natural
frequencies and mode shapes.
• Experimentally determine the damping of a structure.
List of Experiments
1. Free Vibration of Cantilever beam.

2. Dynamics of simply supported beam subjected to harmonic load.
3. Dynamics of a three storied building frame subjected to harmonic base motion
4. Dynamics of a single storied building frame with planar asymmetry subjected to
harmonic base motion
5. Vibration isolation of a secondary system
6. Dynamics of a vibration absorber
7. Dynamics of a four storied building frame with and without an open ground floor
8. Dynamics of a single span and two span beams
9. Dynamics of free standing rigid bodies under base motion (Demonstration only)
Note: Results obtained from experiments may be numerically verified wherever possible.
Course Outcome:
After the successful completion of the course, students will be able to perform free vibration
and forced vibration test on experimental models of beams and multi-storey shear building
frames to estimate the natural frequencies and damping, develop analytical models of physical
systems for dynamic analysis, apply the principles of structural dynamics to obtain the
theoretical response, compare the experimental and theoretical responses and infer them.
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02CE7211.1 HIGH RISE STRUCTURES 3-0-0 3 2015
Pre-requisites :
Course Objectives:
• The ability to identify the structural systems for various combinations of gravity and
horizontal loading considering their functional use and heights.
• Should be able to analyze the behaviour and drift capacities of various high rise structural
forms.
Syllabus
Definition and need of tall building - Historic background - factors affecting growth.
Design Criteria, Design Philosophy of High Rise structures, Materials, Different types of
Loadings. Structural form, Floor systems, Rigid frame Structures, Portal method, Cantilever
method, approximate analysis of drift, Braced frames, Infilled frames, behaviour of infilled
frames. Shear wall Structures-behaviour of shear wall structures, Coupled shear walls, Wall
frame structures- behaviour of wall frames, Tubular structures-framed tube structures-bundled
tube structures-braced tube structures, Core structures, Outrigger-Braced Structures,
Foundations for tall structures-pile foundation-mat foundation, Modelling for analysis for high
rise structures – approximate analysis, accurate analysis and reduction techniques, Discussion
of various Finite Element Packages for the analysis of High Rise Structures.
Course Outcome:
After successful completion of this course, students will be able to model and analyse high rise
structures subjected to different types of loading conditions. The students will be capable of
evaluating the drift capabilities of different structural forms.
References:
1. Bryan Stafford Smith and Alex Coull, Tall Building structures: Analysis and Design, Wiley-
Interscience, New York, 1991.
2. Bungale S Taranath, Structural Analysis and Design of Tall Buildings, Tata McGraw Hill,
1988.
3. Kolousek V, Pimer M, Fischer O and Naprstek J, Wind effects on Civil Engineering
Structures. Elsevier Publications, 1984.
4. Robert L Wiegel, Earthquake Engineering. Prentice Hall, 1970.
5. ATC40- Seismic evaluation and retrofitting of concrete buildings, Seismic safety
commission, California 1996.
6. Wolfgang Schuller , High Rise Building structures, JohnWiley and sons, 1977.
7. Mark Fintel, Hand book of concrete engineering Van Nostrand Reinhold, 1985.
8. FEMA 445, Next generation Performance based seismic design guidelines, FEMA, 2006.
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02CE7211.1 High Rise Structures
Contact Sem. Exam

Modules Contents
Hours Marks; %
Definition of tall building-need for constructing tall
building-Historic background-factors affecting growth.
Design Criteria, Design Philosophy of High Rise
I 7 15
structures, Materials, Loading-gravity loading- Dead and
live load, live load reduction techniques-sequential
loading, Impact loading.
Wind Loading, Wind Characteristics, Static and Dynamic
wind effects, Analytical and wind tunnel experimental
II method, Earthquake loading-equivalent lateral force 7 15
method, modal analysis, Introduction to Performance
based seismic design.
FIRST INTERNAL TEST
Structural form, Floor systems, Rigid frame Structures-
rigid frame behaviour –approximate determination of
member forces by gravity loading- two cycle moment
III 7 15
distribution, approximate determination of member
forces by lateral loading- Portal method, Cantilever
method, approximate analysis of drift,
Braced frames- Types of bracings-behaviour of bracings-
behaviour of braced bents-method of member force
analysis-method of drift analysis, Infilled frames-
IV 7 15
behaviour of infilled frames-stresses in infill-forces in
frame- design of infill- design of frame- horizontal
deflection.
Shear wall Structures-behaviour of shear wall structures-
proportionate wall systems, non proportionate wall
V systems- horizontal deflection, Coupled shear walls- 7 20
behaviour of coupled wall structures-method of analysis,
Wall frame structures- behaviour of wall frames,
Tubular structures-framed tube structures-bundled tube
structures-braced tube structures, Core structures,
Outrigger-Braced Structures, Foundations for tall
structures-pile foundation-mat foundation, Modelling for
VI 7 20
analysis for high rise structures – approximate analysis,
accurate analysis and reduction techniques, Discussion of
various Finite Element Packages for the analysis of High
Rise Structures
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02CE7211.2 STRUCTURAL RELIABILITY 3-0-0 3 2015
Pre-requisites : Basics of Probability and Statistics
Course Objectives:
• To identify and model the uncertainty in structural systems

• Perform reliability analysis of structural elements and structural systems
Syllabus
General introduction to structural safety and reliability, Concept of uncertainty in
reliability based analysis and design, Probability axioms and probability functions,
Conditional probability, Random variables - Concept and definition, Common probability
density and distribution functions and its descriptors, Correlation between random variables.
Joint probability distributions, Functions of random variables- Expectation and moments of
functions of random variables, Concept of failure of a structure, reduced variable space and
basic definition of reliability index, First order second moment index, Hasofer-Lind
reliability index, Rackwitz - Fiessler reliability index. Second order reliability method.
System reliability, Simulation techniques in reliability estimation, Importance sampling /
Variation reduction techniques, Time variant reliability- (introduction alone). Reliability
based design.
Course Outcome:
At the end of the course students will be able to model uncertain parameters, apply
probability theory to handle uncertainties, find reliability of members and systems using
analytical and simulation based methods.
References:
1. Andrzej S. Nowak & Kevin R. Collins, Reliability of Structures, McGraw-Hill,1999.
2. Robert E. Melchers, Structural Reliability Analysis and Prediction, John Wiley
& Sons,1999.
3. R. Ranganathan, Reliability Analysis and Design of Structures, Jaico Publishing
House, Mumbai,1999.
4. Ang, A.H.S. and Tang, W.H. (1975). Probability Concepts in Engineering Planning
and Design, Vol. 1, Basic Principles, John Wiley, New York,1975.
5. Ang, A.H.S. and Tang, W.H. (1984). Probability concepts in engineering planning
and
design.Volume II, John Wiley & Sons, Inc., New York, 1984.
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02CE7211.2 Structural Reliability
Contact Sem. Exam

Modules Contents
Hours Marks; %
General introduction to structural safety and reliability,

Concept of uncertainty in reliability based analysis and
I design, Uncertainty modeling, Probability theory Sample 7 15
space, events, Conditional probability, Baye’s theorem
Random Variables - definition of a random variable -

cumulative distribution functions - probability density
II functions and probability mass functions - discrete and 7 15
continuous random variables, moments and moment
generating functions
FIRST INTERNAL TEST

Joint distributions - marginal distributions- independent
III random variables- conditional distributions-joint moment 7 15
generating functions -covariance, correlation.
Introduction to reliability, reliability methods - failure
surface, Formulation of reliability for structural
components and systems, definition of reliability in
IV standard normal space (Cornell’s reliability index), first 7 15
order reliability method (FORM), Reliability index -
Hasofer-Lind reliability index, Rackwitz - Fiessler
reliability index
Second order reliability method, System reliability,

V Simulation techniques in reliability estimation- Monte 7 20
Carlo method.
Importance sampling - Variation reduction techniques,

Time variant reliability- (introduction alone).
VI 7 20
Reliability based design, determination of partial safety
factors.
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02CE7211.3 STABILITY OF STRUCTURES 3-0-0 3 2015
Pre-requisites : Basic skills in Engineering Mechanics, Structural Analysis, Design and
Mathematics
Course Objectives:
• To provides a strong background in buckling phenomenon, buckling in columns, beam
columns, frames, plates and shells
• To identify situations where the different structures are susceptible to buckling
Syllabus
Buckling of Columns – Introduction – Concepts of St ability – Methods of Neutral
Equilibrium – Euler Column – Eigen Value Problem – Axially Loaded Column – Effective
Length Concept and Design Curve. Large Deformation Theory for Columns. The Behaviour
of Imperfect Columns. Eccentrically Loaded Column. Inelastic Buckling of Columns -
Double Modulus Theory- Tangent Modulus Theory. Energy method for calculating critical
loads – Rayleigh Ritz Method – Galerkin Method – Numerical Methods – Matrix Stiffness
Method- Flexural Members and Compression Members. Buckling of Built up Columns, Non-
prismatic members- Effect of shear on critical Loads Beams and Beam Columns –
Introduction– Beam Column with Concentrated and Distributed Loads – Effect of Axial Load
on Bending Stiffness. Design of Beam Columns - Interaction Formula. Torsional Buckling.
Torsional and Torsional – Flexural Buckling of Columns, Lateral Buckling of Beams.
Continuous beams with axial load. Buckling of Frames – Introduction – Modes of Buckling –
Critical Load Using Neutral Equilibrium Methods.
Stability of a frame by Matrix Analysis. Buckling of Plates – Differential Equation of
Plate Buckling – Critical Load of a plate uniformly compressed in one direction. Tension
field behavior in Plate Girder Webs Post buckling behavior of axially compressed plates.
Instability of shells
Course Outcome:
After successful completion of this course, students will be able to understand the concept of
stability, analyse stability of structural members and systems, perform buckling analysis
using energy methods and matrix methods.
References:
1. S. P. Timoshenko, J. M. Gere. “Theory of Elastic Stability”, McGraw Hill Book Co.,2009

2. A. Chajes, “Principles of Structural Stability T heory”, Prentice Hall Inc.,1974
3. Iyenger, N.G.R. “Structural Stability of columns and plates”, Affiliated East west press Pvt
Ltd., 1990.
4. F. Bleich “Buckling Strength of Metal Structures”, McGraw Hill Book Co., 1975
5. H. G. Allen , P. S. Bulson, “ Background to Buck ling”, McGraw Hill Book Co.,1980
6. T. V. Galambos, “ Structural Members and Frames” , Prentice Hall., 1968
7. D. O. Brush and B. O. Almroths,” Buckling of Bar s, Plates and Shells”, 1975
8. Ashwini Kumar, “Stability Theory of Structures” McGraw Hill Book Co., 1985
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COURSE PLAN
02CE7211.3 Stability of Structures
Contact Sem. Exam

Modules Contents
Hours Marks; %
Definition of tall building-need for constructing tall
building-Historic background-factors affecting growth.
Design Criteria, Design Philosophy of High Rise
I 7 15
structures, Materials, Loading-gravity loading- Dead and
live load, live load reduction techniques-sequential
loading, Impact loading.
Wind Loading, Wind Characteristics, Static and
Dynamic wind effects, Analytical and wind tunnel
II experimental method, Earthquake loading-equivalent 7 15
lateral force method, modal analysis, Introduction to
Performance based seismic design.
FIRST INTERNAL TEST
Structural form, Floor systems, Rigid frame Structures-
rigid frame behaviour –approximate determination of
member forces by gravity loading- two cycle moment
III 7 15
distribution, approximate determination of member
forces by lateral loading- Portal method, Cantilever
method, approximate analysis of drift,
Braced frames- Types of bracings-behaviour of bracings-
behaviour of braced bents-method of member force
analysis-method of drift analysis, Infilled frames-
IV 7 15
behaviour of infilled frames-stresses in infill-forces in
frame- design of infill- design of frame- horizontal
deflection.
Shear wall Structures-behaviour of shear wall structures-
proportionate wall systems, non proportionate wall
V systems- horizontal deflection, Coupled shear walls- 7 20
behaviour of coupled wall structures-method of analysis,
Wall frame structures- behaviour of wall frames,
Tubular structures-framed tube structures-bundled tube
structures-braced tube structures, Core structures,
Outrigger-Braced Structures, Foundations for tall
structures-pile foundation-mat foundation, Modelling for
VI 7 20
analysis for high rise structures – approximate analysis,
accurate analysis and reduction techniques, Discussion
of various Finite Element Packages for the analysis of
High Rise Structures
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Year of
Introduction
02CE7221.1 ORGANIZATIONAL BEHAVIOUR 3-0-0 3 2015
Pre-requisites: General awareness about organizations and management principles
Course Objectives:
• To make a student aware of the historical background and current perspectives of
organizational behaviour
• To understand individual and group behaviour in the environmental and
organizational context
• To manage and motivate people towards greater productivity
Syllabus: Fundamentals of organizational behaviour-dynamics of people and organizations-

models of OB-social systems and organizational culture-motivation-theories of motivation-
leadership-trait, behavioural and contingency approaches of leadership styles-
Communication-Organizational dynamics-organizational change and stress management
Course Outcome:
• Design human resource policies and practices
• Identify a positive organizational culture
• Understand the nuances of motivation
• Compare and contrast the various theories of leadership
• Understand communication from a scientific perspective
• Demonstrate ways of creating a culture for change
References:
1. Organizational Behavior, 13th edition, Stephen P. Robbins, Timothy A. Judge, Seema
Sanghi, Doring Kindersley (India) Pvt. Ltd., 2010
2. Organizational Behavior: Human Behavior at Work, 12th edition, John W. Newstrom,
Tata McGraw Hill Publishing Company Ltd. New Delhi, 2007
3. Organizational Behavior, 11th edition, Fred Luthans, McGraw Hill International
Edition, 2008
4. Organizational Behavior, 9th edition, Stephen P. Robbins, Prentice all India, 2001
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COURSE PLAN
02CE7221.1 Organizational Behaviour
Contact Sem. Exam

Modules Contents
Hours Marks; %
Fundamentals of Organizational Behaviour-
Understanding OB-Historical developments of OB-the
I dynamics of people and organizations-Models of OB- 7 15
Autocratic, custodial, supportive, collegial and system
models
Social Systems and Organizational Culture-
Understanding a social system-Social culture-cultural
diversity-Organizational culture-Creating a positive
II 7 15
organizational culture-Social equilibrium-functional and
dysfunctional effects-psychological and economic
contracts
FIRST INTERNAL TEST
Motivation-a model of motivation-theories of motivation-
III Maslow’s, Herzberg’s, Alderfer’s, Vroom’s and Adam’s 7 15
motivation theories
Leadership: Management and leadership-Trait theories-
Behavioural approaches to Leadership style-Blake and
IV 7 15
Mouton’s Managerial Grid-Contingency approaches to
leadership styles
Communication: the communication process-barriers to
V effective communication-formal vs. informal networks- 7 20
transactional analysis
Organizational dynamics-Organizational change and
stress management-change at work-implementing
VI 7 20
change-understanding organizational development-
employee stress-employee counselling
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Year of
Introduction
CONSTRUCTION PRODUCTIVITY
02CE7221.2 3-0-0 3 2015
IMPROVEMENT
Pre-requisites: Basics of Construction Management, Statistics
Course Objectives:
• Introduce basic concepts of productivity in construction management
• Impart knowledge on productivity measurement and the practices required to improve it
Syllabus
Productivity –definitions – Need for productivity measurement –Factors influencing
productivity–Data collection for productivity improvement studies –Work measurement–
Quantifying lost productivity– Presenting and implementing productivity improvement
findings –Influence of human factors on productivity –Computer applications in productivity
improvement
Course Outcome:
After the successful completion of the course, students will be able to
• Identify factors that affect productivity in different activities related to the construction
industry
• Select techniques for measuring and reporting labour productivity
• Analyze productivity in construction
• Recommend productivity improvement measures
References:
1. Oglesby, C. H., Parker, H. W. and Howell, G. A., Productivity Improvement in
Construction, McGraw Hill, 1989
2. Harris, F. and McCaffer, R., Modern Construction Management, Wiley Blackwell,
2013
3. Adrian, J. J., Construction Productivity: Measurement and Improvement, Stipes Pub
LLC, 2004
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COURSE PLAN
02CE7221.2 Construction Productivity Improvement
Contact Sem. Exam

Modules Contents
Hours Marks; %
Introduction – productivity definitions – Need for
productivity measurement –Factors influencing
I productivity – change orders, overtime, environmental 7 15
conditions, work continuity, project logistics, sequencing,
learning
Data collection for productivity improvement studies –
statistical aspects of data gathering, questionnaires,
II foreman delay survey, interviews 7 15
Recording of work-face activities – acquiring data from
records, photographs,video techniques
FIRST INTERNAL TEST
Work measurement –Time studies, performance rating,
allowances
III 7 15
Introduction to work sampling,field ratings, productivity
ratings, five-minute ratings
Presenting and implementing productivity improvement
IV findings – multiple activity charts – crew balance charts, 7 15
flow diagrams, process charts, string diagrams
Quantifying lost productivity – measured mile method,
V 7 20
cost method, baseline method, earned value analysis
Influence of human factors on productivity –safety and
productivity–motivating for improved productivity –
VI 7 20
Computer applications to measure and control
productivity in a jobsite – computer simulation
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Year of
Introduction
02CE7231 SEMINAR 0-0-2 2 2015
The student has to present a seminar in one of the recent topics from the broad area of their
specialisation. Students are expected to submit a seminar report along with the presentation.
Seminar Report Evaluation: 30 marks
Seminar Presentation: 40 marks
Ability to answer questions: 30 marks
Year of
Introduction
02CE7241 PROJECT (PHASE-I) 0-0-8 6 2015
Project (Phase I) comprises of preliminary project work and a presentation at the end of the
semester. Student should submit a preliminary project report. The presentation should
highlight the topic, objectives and methodology, the work completed till the third semester
and the scope of the work which is to be accomplished in the fourth semester.
Progress evaluation by the Project Guide : 20 marks
Presentation and evaluation by the committee: 30 marks
Year of
Introduction
02CE7212 PROJECT (PHASE-II) 0-0-21 12 2015
The student has to continue the Project work done in second and third semesters. There would
be an interim presentation at the first half of the semester to evaluate the progress of the work
and at the end of the semester there would be a Pre-Submission seminar before the Evaluation
committee for assessing the quality and quantum of work. This would be the qualifying
exercise for the students for getting approval from the Department Committee for the
submission of Project Report. At least one technical paper is to be prepared for possible
publication in Journals/Conferences. The final evaluation of the Project would be conducted
by the external examiner.
Progress evaluation by the Project Guide : 30 marks
Presentation and evaluation by the committee: 40 marks
Evaluation by the External Expert: 30 marks
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APJ ABDUL KALAM KERALA TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY

SCHEME AND SYLLABI

1 Dr. S. Mohan, Professor, IIT Madras, Chennai

2 Principal, TKM College of Engineering, Kollam

3 Principal, Baselios Mathews II College of Engineering, Sasthamcotta, Kollam

4 Principal, College of Engineering, Karunagapally, Kollam

5 Principal, College of Engineering, Perumon, Kollam

6 Principal, Pinnacle School of Engineering and Technology, Anchal, Kollam

7 Principal, Shahul Hameed Memorial Engineering College, Kadakkal, Kollam

8 Principal, TKM Institute of Technology, Ezhukone, Kollam

9 Principal, Travancore Engineering College, Parippally, Kollam

10 Principal, Younus College of Engineering and Technology, Pallimukku, Kollam

This is to certify that

2. The suggestions/modifications suggested while presenting the scheme and syllabi

4. The document has been verified by all the constituent colleges

Coordinator in charge of syllabus revision of the programme

Prof. Gouri Antherjanam

Professor and Head

Principals of the colleges in which the programme is offered

No Name of the college Principal’s Name Signature

II Our graduates will contribute to professional practice in structural engineering through

b) Design and conduct experiments meeting specifications including efficiency and

c) Communicate fluently by both oral and writing.

d) Understand professional and ethical responsibilities to be nurtured in graduates.

f) Take up research work in Structural Engineering

Elective III (Construction Management)

Elective V (Construction Management)

Total Credits of All Semesters: 64

Pre-requisites : Engineering Mathematics, Structural Analysis

Contact Sem. Exam

Contact Sem. Exam

Steel –concrete composite structures – shear connectors –

Contact Sem. Exam

Contact Sem. Exam

Contact Sem. Exam

Contact Sem. Exam

SECOND INTERNAL TEST

Pre-requisites : Advanced Structural Analysis

Contact Sem. Exam

Contact Sem. Exam

Contact Sem. Exam

02CE6251.6 Construction Supervision, Repair and Maintenance of Buildings

Contact Sem. Exam

MODULE VI-Research Application and Ethics

Contact Sem. Exam

FIRST INTERNAL TEST

Contact Sem. Exam

Contact Sem. Exam

Contact Sem. Exam

Contact Sem. Exam

Shallow foundations- Selection of foundations- Structural

FIRST INTERNAL TEST

Pile groups - Consideration regarding spacing -

Introduction to well foundations – Elements of well