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Group-1
Sl. CODE NAME OF THE SUBJECT
No.
1 16CSE11/ 16CCS12 Computational Structural Mechanics
2 16CCS152/ 16CEM154 Composite and Smart Materials
3 16CCS153 Action and Response of Structural Systems
4 16CEE11/16CWM11 Advanced Computational Methods and Optimization
5 16CEE12/16CWM12 Applied Environmental Chemistry and Microbiology
6 16CEE151 Water Resources Engineering and Applied Hydraulics
7 16CGI151 Geospatial Database Management Systems
8 16CCT11 Mechanization In Construction
9 16CCT12/ 16CEM22/ 16CTM23/ 16CIM23 Construction Project Management
10 16CGT12/ 16CCT152/ 16CGT154/ 16CTM153 Theoretical Soil Mechanics
11 16CHT11/ 16CTM11/ 16CTE 252 Applied Statistics In Transportation Engineering
12 16CHT12/ 16CTE12 Highway and Pavement Materials
13 16CSE12/ 16CCT151/ 16CIM152/ Advanced Design of R C Structures
16CSE151/16CCS24
14 16CSE153/16CCS421 Design of Precast and Composite Structures
15 16WLM11 Optimization Techniques
16 16WLM12 Surface Water Hydrology
17 16CEM11/ 16WLM152 Spatial Planning and Regional Analysis
Group-2
Sl. No. CODE NAME OF THE SUBJECT
1 16CSE14/16CCS13 Structural Dynamics
2 16CEE13/ 16WLM252 Advanced Water Treatment Technology
3 16CEE14/ 16WLM21/ WLM22 Solid and Hazardous Waste Management
4 16CEE153/ 16CWM21/ 16CHT423/ 16CEM41 Occupational Safety and Health
5 16CGI153 Advanced Geographic Information Systems
6 16CCT13 Advanced Techniques In Concrete Construction
7 16CCT154/ 16CWM422/ 16CCT424 Sustainable Materials and Green Buildings
8 16CGT13/ Subsurface Investigation and Ground Improvement
16CTE131/16CIM253/16WLM253/16CHT253 Techniques
9 16CHT153/16CTM421 Planning And Design of Low Volume Roads
10 16CHT154/ 16CTM151 Urban Public Transport
11 16CSE13/16CCS14/ 16CGT153 Mechanics of Deformable Bodies
12 16CSE154/16CCS251 Reliability Analysis of Structures
13 16CSE151/ 16CIM11/ 16CCT423/ 16CCS423 Advanced Design of Pre-Stressed Concrete Structures
14 16CTE14/16CTM13 Urban Transport Planning
15 16CEM13/ 16CIM12 Construction Equipments and Management
16 16CEM14 /16CIM422/ Repair and Rehabilitation of Structures
/16CCT41/16CSE252
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Sl. No. CODE NAME OF THE SUBJECT
1 16CCS252 AI And Expert Systems In Structural Engineering
2 16CEE21/16CWM41 Atmospheric Environmental Pollution and Control
3 16CGI21 Satellite Data Image Processing
4 16CGI22/16CGI253 Applications of Geoinformatics In natural Resources and
Environmental Management
5 16CCT22 Construction Economics and Finance
6 16CGT21/ 16CCS424 Soil Dynamics
7 16CGT252 Soil Structure Interaction
8 16CHT21/ 16CTE422 Pavement Evaluation and Management
9 16CHT22 Traffic Engineering
10 16CIM21/16CSE152/ 16CEM21/ 16CTE 153 Advanced Concrete Technology
11 16CIM22/ 16CCT254 Construction Costing and Material Management
12 16CSE21/16CCT251 Advanced Design of Steel Structures
13 16CSE22/ 16CCS22/ 16CCT253 Earthquake Resistant Design of Structures
14 16CSE251 Design of Tall Structures
15 16CTE22/16CTM21/ 16CCT252 Pavement Design And Analysis
16 16CTE251/16CTM251 Road Safety Management
17 16CEM151 Advance Foundation Engineering
Group-4
Sl. CODE NAME OF THE SUBJECT
No.
1 16 CCS254/ 16CHT252/ 16CEM423 Design Of Structural Systems for Bridges
2 16 CEE23/16CWM13 Advanced Waste Water Treatment Engineering
3 16CGI252 Applications of Geoinformatics In Urban Planning And Management
4 16CGT23 Design of Deep Foundations
5 16CGT253 Offshore Geotechnical Engineering
6 16CHT23/ 16CTE24/ 16CTM24 Highway Planning and Economic Analysis
7 16CIM254 Building Services & Maintenance
8 16CSE23/16CGT11 Finite Element Method of Analysis
9 16CSE253/ 16CCS23 Stability Analysis of Structures
10 16CSE254/ 16CCS21 Theory of Plates And Shells
11 16WLM23 Advanced Irrigation Engineering
12 16CTE154 Intelligent Transportation Systems
13 16CEM23/ 16CCT421 Disaster Mitigation and Management
14 16CEM253 Reuse & Recycle Technology
15 16CEM254/ 16WLM251 Urban Hydrology, Storm Drainage And Management
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Sl. N. CODE NAME OF THE SUBJECT
1 16 CEE24 Environmental Geo-Technology
2 16 CEE422 Toxicology & Environmental Risk Assessment
3 16CGI24 Web Applications In Geoinformatics
4 16CGI421 Applications of Geoinformatics In Disaster Management
5 16CGI422 Emerging Trends In Geoinformatics
6 16CCT24 Construction Contracts and Specifications
7 16CGT24/16CCS154 Earth and Earth Retaining Structures
8 16CGT422 Reinforced Soil Structures
9 16CHT24 Road Construction Planning and Management
10 16CIM24/ 16CCT23 Pre-Engineered Structures
11 16CSE24/ 16CCT21 Design Concepts of Substructures
12 16CSE421/16CGT421/ Optimization Techniques
16CTE254/16CCS11
13 16CSE422 Design of Industrial Structures
14 16CEM421/ 16CWM253/ Environmental Impact Assessment and Management
16CEE22/16WLM41/ 16CWM151
15 16CEM422 Steel and Composite Construction Technology
16 16WLM24/16WLM422 Ground Water Hydrology
Group-6
Sl. No. Course code Course Name
1 16CEE41/ 16CWM24/ Industrial Wastewater Treatment
16WLM423/16CWM252
2 16CEE424 Environmental Legal Aspects and Policy Guidelines
3 16CCT422/ 16CIM423 Construction Demolition and Waste Management
4 16CGT41 Forensic Geotechnical Engineering
5 16CGT423 Rock Mechanics
6 16CHT41 Special Problems In Road Construction
7 16CHT424 Airport Planning and Design
8 16CSE41 Design of Concrete Bridges
9 16CSE423 Theory of Plasticity And Fracture Mechanics
10 16CSE424 Design of Masonry Structures
11 16CTM41 Transportation Infrastructure Design
12 16CTM424 Intelligent Transportation Systems
13 16WLM424 Global Warming and Climate Change
14 16CTE423 Applications of Soft Computing Techniques
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09 16CHT153/ Group-2 PLANNING AND DESIGN OF LOW VOLUME
16CTM421 ROADS
Exam Hours:03 Exam Marks:100
Module -1 Planning of Low volume roads: Introduction to planning of low volume roads,concepts of network planning,
selection of roadway alignment, factors affecting routselection, engineering surveys for new road location.
Module -2 Geometric design parameters: basic principles of geometric design, design ofhorizontal alignment, curves,
super elevation, design of vertical alignment, summitcurve, and vally curve standard of design of low volume road.
Module -3. Materials: Road materials for pavement construction, soil-subgrade, road aggregate,binder, test on soil, test
on aggregates and test on bitumen, bituminous mix design,marshal stability methoid for mix design.
Module -4 Design of pavement: Factors affecting pavement design function of pavementcomponents, design of flexible
pavement by GI method, CBR method, burmister layer.Design of rigid pavement by using IRC method.
Module -5 Road construction: Specifications of material and construction of sub grade,subbase, base and surface layer,
construction of non bituminous road, construction ofbituminous roads, equipment required for construction, aintenance
of low volumeroads
Question paper pattern:
• The question paper will have ten questions.
• Each full question consists of 20 marks.
• There will be 2 full questions (with a maximum of four sub questions) from each module.
• Each full question will have sub questions covering all the topics under a module.
• The students will have to answer 5 full questions, selecting one full question from each module.
Reference Books:
1. A. Veeraragavan, S.K Khanna and C.E.G. Justo, Highway Engineering, Nem Chand & Brothers, 2014.
2. Bruton, M. J., Introduction to Transportation Planning, UCL press, London, UK, 1992.
3. Ethiopian Roads Authority, Design Manual for Low Volume Roads, Parts A-G:
http://www.icafrica.org/knowledge-publications/article/design-manual-for-low-volume-roadsparts-a-g-
116/
4. Gordon Keller & James Sherar, Low-Volume Roads Engineering: Best Management Practices – FieldGuide, USDA
Forest Service/USAID, 2003. 27http://www4.worldbank.org/afr/ssatp/Resources/HTML/LVSR/English/Added-
2007/2003- LVREngineering-FieldGuide-USA-by-GKeller.pdf
5. IRC SP 20: Rural road manual, Indian road congress, New Delhi, 2002 6. Yan H. Huang, PavementAnalysis and
design, Second Edition, prentice hall inc, 2004
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10 16CHT154 Group-2 URBAN PUBLIC TRANSPORT
Exam Hours:03 Exam Marks:100
Module -1 System and Technologies: Urban passenger transportation modes, transitclassifications and definitions,
theory of urban passenger transport modes, railtransit, bus transit, Metro and Mono Rail, Para transit and ride sharing,
designing for pedestrians, trends in transit rider ship and use of different modes.
Module -2 Comparing Alternatives: Comparing costs, comparative analysis, operational andtechnological characteristics
of different rapid transit modes, evaluating rapidtransit, Problems.
Module -3. Planning: Transportation system management, system and service planning,financing public transportation,
management of public transportation, publictransportation marketing.
Module -4 Transit System Evaluation: Definition of quantitative performance attributes,transit lane capacity, way
capacity, station capacity, theoretical and practicalcapacities of major transit modes, quantification of performance,
Problems.
Module -5 Urban traffic: Classification of transportation systems, conventionaltransportation systems, non-conventional
transportation systems, prototypes andtomorrow's solutions, analysis and interpretation of information on
transportation systems, perspectives of future transportation.
Question paper pattern:
• The question paper will have ten questions.
• Each full question consists of 20 marks.
• There will be 2 full questions (with a maximum of four sub questions) from each module.
• Each full question will have sub questions covering all the topics under a module.
• The students will have to answer 5 full questions, selecting one full question from each module.
Reference Books:
1. George E. Gray and Lester A. Hoel, 'Public Transportation', Prentice Hall, New Jersey.
2. Vukan R. Vuchic, 'Urban Public Transportation Systems and Technology’, Prentice HallInc., New Jersey.
3. Horst R. Weigelt, Rainer E. Gotz, Helmut H. Weiss,' City Traffic - A Systems Digest', VanNostrand Reinhold
Company, New York
4. John W. Dickey,' Metropolitan Transportation Planning', Tata McGraw-Hill Publishing Co..New Delhi
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13 16CSE151/16CIM11/16CCT Group-2 ADVANCED DESIGN OF PRE-STRESSED
423/ 16CCS423 CONCRETE STRUCTURES
Exam Hours:03 Exam Marks:100
Module -1 . Losses of Prestress: Loss of prestress in pre-tensioned and posttensionedmembers due to various causes like
elastic shortening ofconcrete, shrinkage of concrete, creep of concrete, relaxation ofsteel, slip in anchorage, bending of
member and frictional loss –Analysis of sections for flexure.
Module -2 Design of Section for Flexure: Allowable stresses, Elastic designof simple beams having rectangular and I-
section for flexure, kernlines, cable profile and cable layout.
Design of Sections for Shear: Shear and Principal stresses,Improving shear resistance by different
prestressingtechniqueshorizontal,sloping and vertical prestressing, Analysis ofrectangular and I–beam, Design of shear
reinforcement, Indiancode provisions.
Module -3. Deflections of Prestressed Concrete Beams: Short termdeflections of uncracked members, Prediction of long-
termdeflections, load–deflection curve for a PSC beam, IS coderequirements for maximum deflections.
Module -4 Transfer of Prestress in Pretensioned Members : Transmissionof prestressing force by bond,Transmission
length, Flexural bondstresses, IS code provisions, Anchorage zone stresses in posttensioned members, stress distribution
in End block, Anchoragemzone reinforcements.
Module -5 Statically Indeterminate Structures: Advantages anddisadvantages of continuous PSC beams, Primary and
secondarymoments, P and C lines, Linear transformation, concordant andnon-concordant cable profiles, Analysis of
continuous beams.
Question paper pattern:
• The question paper will have ten questions.
• Each full question consists of 20 marks.
• There will be 2 full questions (with a maximum of four sub questions) from each module.
• Each full question will have sub questions covering all the topics under a module.
• The students will have to answer 5 full questions, selecting one full question from each module.
REFERENCE BOOKS:
Srinath. L.S., Advanced Mechanics of Solids, Tata McGraw-Hill Publishing Delhi Co ltd., New
1. Krishna Raju, “Prestressed concrete”, Tata Mc Graw Hill Book – Co ., New Delhi.
2. T.Y. Lin and Burn, “Design of prestress concrete structures”, John Wiley, New York.
3. S. Ramamrutham, “Prestressed concrete”, Dhanpat Rai & Sons, Delhi.
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14 16CTE14/ Group-2 URBAN TRANSPORT PLANNING
16CTM13
Exam Hours:03 Exam Marks:100
Module -1 Introduction –Introduction to transportation planning, scope and objective of UTP, various modes of
transportation and comparisons, urban transportation system planning process, transportation demand and forecast.
Module -2 Transportation Planning Process & Surveys
System approach to urban planning, Stages in transportation planning, Basic Movements-Study Area-Zones- Surveys-
Planning of different types of surveys-Inventory of transportation facilities
Module -3.Trip generation & Trip distribution
Trip generation: Trip purpose- Factors governing trip generation and attraction- Category analysis-Problems on above
Trip distribution: Methods- Growth factors methods- Synthetic methods- Fratar and Furness method and problems on the
above
Module -4.Model Split & Trip Assignment
Model Split: Factors affecting- characteristics of split- Model split in urban transport planning- problems on above Trip
Assignment: Assignment techniques- problems on all techniques, minimum path tree problems.
Module -5 Interdependency of Land Use & transport, characteristics of land use Models–Lowry Model- Hansen’s
Accessibility Model-Density- Saturation Gradient Model-Problems(Exception Lowry Model & DSGM)- Difficulties in
planning small & medium cities- Recent case studies
Question paper pattern:
• The question paper will have ten questions.
• Each full question consists of 20 marks.
• There will be 2 full questions (with a maximum of four sub questions) from each module.
• Each full question will have sub questions covering all the topics under a module.
• The students will have to answer 5 full questions, selecting one full question from each module.
TEXT BOOKS
1. Kadiyali L.R., Traffic Engineering and Transport Planning, Khanna Publishers
2. C. S. Papacostas, Fundamentals of Transportation System Analysis, PHI.
3. Khisty, C J., Transportation Engineering – An Introduction, Prentice-Hall, NJ
REFERENCES
1. B.G.Hutchinson, Principles of urban transportation system planning- McGraw-Hill, New York, 1974
2. S.C. Saxena, Traffic Planning and Design, DhanpatRai Pub., New Delhi.
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15 16CEM13 Group-2 CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENTS AND
MANAGEMENT
Exam Hours:03 Exam Marks:100
Module -1 Plants and Equipment for production of materials- Crushers, mixers, bituminous mixingplants, concrete
mixing plants, transit mixers, advantages, choice, production rate calculation.
Module -2 Construction Equipment – Operations, applications and performance of dozers, excavators,graders,
compactors, pavers, haulers, crawler, wheel tractors, power shovels, pile drivingequipments, hauling equipments, and
drilling, blasting and tunneling equipment.
Module -3.Miscellaneous Equipments - Equipment for: Dredging, tunneling, dewatering. Equipment forflooring-
dewatering and floors finishing. Sprayers, kerb casting equipment, screening equipment.
Module -4.Selection of Construction Equipment- Task considerations, cost considerations, engineeringconsiderations,
equipment acquisition options.
Module -5 Management Of Construction Equipment: Need for mechanization of construction – planningand financing
construction plant and equipment – Owning and operating equipment versus hiring– planning forinfrastructure
mechanization equipment management – equipment maintenanceand repair, log maintenance, safety during operation,
economical life of equipment.
Question paper pattern:
• The question paper will have ten questions.
• Each full question consists of 20 marks.
• There will be 2 full questions (with a maximum of four sub questions) from each module.
• Each full question will have sub questions covering all the topics under a module.
• The students will have to answer 5 full questions, selecting one full question from each module.
References:
1. Peurifoy, R.L., Ledbette. W.B., Construction Planning, Equipment and Methods, McGrawHill Co.,
2. Antil J.M., Civil Engineering Construction, McGraw Hill Book Co.
3. Smith, R.C, Andres, C.K., Principles and Practive of Heavy Construction, Prentice Hall
4. SC Sharma ‘Construction equipment’
5. Chitkara, K. K. Construction Project Management: Panning, Scheduling and Control, Tata McGraw
Hill Publishing Company, New Delhi,1998.
6. Frank harris, “Modern Construction Equipment & methods”, John Wiley & Sons
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Question paper pattern:
• The question paper will have ten questions.
• Each full question consists of 20 marks.
• There will be 2 full questions (with a maximum of four sub questions) from each module.
• Each full question will have sub questions covering all the topics under a module.
• The students will have to answer 5 full questions, selecting one full question from each module.
REFERENCE BOOKS:
1. Introduction to Environmental Remote Sensing by Barrett E.C., Curtis, I.F.,Chapman and Hall, New York, 1982
2. Remote Sensing principles and Interpretations- Sabins, F.F., (Ed) W.H. Freeman andCo., New York, 1986
3. Remote sensing and Image interpretation - Thomas M. Lillesand and Ralph W.Kiefer, John Wiley and Sons Inc., New
York, 1994.
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17 16CEM151 Group-3 ADVANCE FOUNDATION ENGINEERING
Exam Hours:03 Exam Marks:100
Module -1. Bearing Capacity & Settlement: Presumptive bearing capacity according to BIS, Factorsaffecting bearing
capacity, Factors influencing selection of depth of foundation, types of shallowfoundations, Settlement of Shallow
Foundations: Immediate, consolidation, & differentialsettlements, Factors influencing settlement, Safe Bearing Capacity
and AllowableBearing Pressure.
Module -2... Shallow Foundations: Principles of Design of foundation, Definition for Shallow and Deepfoundation,
Requirements for geotechnical and structural aspects of design, Proportioning ofisolated footing, combined footing, Strap
footing, Strip footing and Raft foundation.
Module -3 Pile Foundations – Single Pile: Historical Development, Necessity of pile foundations,Classification, Load
bearing capacity of single pile by Static formula, Dynamic formula, Pileload test and Penetration tests, Laterally Loaded
Pile.
Pile Foundations – Group Effect: Pile groups, group action of piles in sand and clay, groupefficiency of piles,
settlement of piles, negative skin friction, Under reamed piles.
Module -4 . Well Foundations: Historical Development, Different shapes and characteristics of wells,Components of
well foundation. Forces acting on well foundation. Sinking of wells. Causes andremedies for tilts and shifts.
Drilled Piers & Caissons: Construction, advantages and disadvantages of drilled piers. Designconcepts and Advantages
and disadvantages of open, pneumatic and floating caissons.
Module -5:... Foundations On Expansive Soils: Definition, Identification, Mineral Structure, Index propertiesof
expansive soils, Swell potential and Swell pressure, Free swell, Tests on expansive soils,foundation treatment for
structures in expansive soil, CNS layer.
Machine Foundations: Basic definitions in vibration, free and forced vibrations, determinationof natural frequency,
types of Machine foundations, general criteria for design of machinefoundation., vibration analysis of a machine
foundation, degrees of freedom of ablockfoundation, vibration isolation and control.
Question paper pattern:
• The question paper will have ten questions.
• Each full question consists of 20 marks.
• There will be 2 full questions (with a maximum of four sub questions) from each module.
• Each full question will have sub questions covering all the topics under a module.
The students will have to answer 5 full questions, selecting one full question from each module.
References:
1. Soil Mechanics & Foundation Engineering – V.N.S. Murthy – Pub: Sai Tech.
2. Foundation Engineering – Braja M. Das – Cengage Learning.
3. Soil Mechanics Foundations – Dr. B.C. Punmia – Pub :Laxmi publications, pvt.Ltd.
4. Foundation Analysis and Design – Bowles J.E. (1996) – 5th Ed, McGraw Hill Pub. Co., NewYork.
5. Advanced Foundation Engineering – V.N.S. Murthy – Pub :Sai Tech.
6. Pile Foundation.-Chellies
7. Geotechnical Engineering.- P. Purushotham Raj
8. Geotechnical Engineering – Dr. C. Venkataramaiah – Pub : New age Publications.
9. Foundation Engineering – Dr. P.C. Varghese :- Pub : Prentice Hall of India.
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03 16CGI252 Group-4 APPLICATIONS OF GEOINFORMATICS IN
URBAN PLANNING AND MANAGEMENT
Exam Hours:03 Exam Marks:100
Module -1 Large Scale Mapping and Cadastral Information System: Technologies for Large Scale Mapping (LSM) of
urban areas – Aerial Photography - High- Resolution Satellite Remote Sensing – Electronic Distance Measurement
(EDM) -Total Station - Differential Global Positioning System (DGPS) – Issues in Large Scale Mapping (LSM),
Integrated approach to LSM, Concept of Cadastre, History of cadastral survey, Cadastral survey methods and survey
maintenance, cadastral mapreproduction, development of cadastral information system.
Module -2 Urban Mapping and Spatial Analysis: Urban process, the physical structure and composition of urban areas,
Urbanisation process, growth trend, problems of urbanisation, information requirements for perspective planning, Scale
and resolution concepts and interpretationtechniques for urban and regional analysis, urban GIS, spatial analytical
techniques, statistics and visualization, conceptual modelling of urban processes; Urban Sprawl: Change detection in
Land Use Land Cover monitoring physical growth of urban area, trends in urban sprawl and associated problems.
Urban Planning: Plans – planning needs, types of plans, urban and regional planning; LU/LC mapping Urban Planning:
Zoning of Land Use, Zonal Land Use Plan, Object oriented GIS data modeling for urban design, landscape architecture,
urban infrastructure, Site selection for urban development, site suitability analysis for utilities and civic amenities,
interim master plan, Master Plan.
AM/FM Applications: GIS/GPS applications in Automated mapping (AM) and Facility management (FM), Urban
infrastructure planning and management
Module -3 Demographic and Business Applications: Geo-Demographics- Population distribution maps by age, gender,
education, occupation, socioeconomic grouping, health criteria index, crime rates and types.
Business GIS - Market analysis, retail site selection, retail planning, health care planning, financial services planning,
educational institutions planning, water demand modeling and planning distribution network, household analysis, real
estate inventory, mapping and GIS. Crime Analysis, Electoral Redistricting.
Network Applications: Transportation demand modeling and analysis, transportation planning, Vehicle Routing and
Scheduling, Vehicle Tracking and Navigation: Integration of GPS and GIS data, intelligent transportation systems,
streets network analysis; pavement management system (PMS) Water and sewage related- GIS based urban water
demand analysis, pipeline planning and alignment
Module -4 Urban Ecology Applications: Air quality indexing and mapping, monitoring atmospheric haze, smoke, toxic
gas movement and prediction of vulnerable zones. Noise pollution zonation, Natural resources inventory and
management- conservation of water bodies, vegetation, storm water system GIS; soil and groundwater conservation, site
suitability for ground water recharging and rain water harvesting, urban area heat budgeting, Logistic management and
spatial planning for solidwaste management.
Urban Disaster and Emergencies Management: Mapping vulnerable zones with respect to earthquake, flood, fire, terrorist
attacks, and finding optimum routes for ambulances, and emergency services, GIS modeling for Hazard risk and
emergencies management
Module -5 Cultural GIS: Mapping heritage buildings, monuments, places of worship, tourism spots, recreation facilities,
sports facilities and serving on web GIS.
Urban Governance: Governance of urban regions: mapping administrative boundaries, city base map generation,
property enumeration and property GIS, tax revenue rationalization, egovernance,Metropolitan Spatial
DataInfrastructure, metropolitan information management system, Urban GIS and Smart Cities.
Question paper pattern:
• The question paper will have ten questions.
• Each full question consists of 20 marks.
• There will be 2 full questions (with a maximum of four sub questions) from each module.
• Each full question will have sub questions covering all the topics under a module.
• The students will have to answer 5 full questions, selecting one full question from each module.
REFERENCE BOOKS:
1. “GIS and GPS based asset management for Road and Railway Transportation Systems “- GPS based vehicle tracking
system.
2. www.gisdevelopment.net, www.esri.com www.aboutgis.com
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05 16CGT253 GROUP-4 OFFSHORE GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERING
Exam Hours:03 Exam Marks:100
Module -1 DESIGN OF OFFSHORE PLATFORMS: Introduction, fixed and floatingplatforms, case studies and general
features, elements of hydrodynamicsand wave theory, fluid structure interaction, steel concrete and hybrid
PlatformsConsolidation and shear strength characteristics of marine sediments
Module -2 Design Criteria: Environmental loading, wind, wave and current loadsafter installation, stability during
towingFoundations: Site investigations, piled foundation, foundations forgravity structures, pile-supported structures
Module -3 Behaviour under dynamic loading, static and dynamic analysis ofplatforms and components
Module -4 Dynamic response in deterministic and indeterministic environment,codes of practice, analysis of fixed
platform and semisubmersible relatedtopics
Module -5 Anchor design, breakout resistance analysis and geotechnical aspects ofoffshore pipeline and cable design
Question paper pattern:
• The question paper will have ten questions.
• Each full question consists of 20 marks.
• There will be 2 full questions (with a maximum of four sub questions) from each module.
• Each full question will have sub questions covering all the topics under a module.
• The students will have to answer 5 full questions, selecting one full question from each module.
Text Books:
1. Offshore Geotechncial Engineering – Mark Radolph and Susan Gourvenec,CRC Press.
2. Construction of Marine and Offshore Structures – Ben C Gerwick, CRC Press.
3. Offshore Geotechnical Engineering – ETR Dean
Reference Books:
1. Frontiers in Offshore Geotechnics II – Susan Gourvenec and David White,CRC Press.
2. Frontiers in Offshore Geotechnics II – Vaughan Meyer, CRC Press
3. Geotechnical Aspects of Coastal and Offshore Structures: Proceedings of theSymposium, Bangkok – A S
Balasubramaniam, CRC Press
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07 16CIM254 GROUP-4 BUILDING SERVICES & MAINTENANCE
Exam Hours:03 Exam Marks:100
Module -1 Standard fire, fire resistance, classification of buildings, means of escape, alarms, etc.,provisions of NBC.
Engineering services in a building as a system, Lifts, escalators, cold andhot water systems, waste water systems and
electrical systems
Module -2 Building Maintenance: Preventive and protective maintenance, Scheduled and contingencymaintenance
planning, M.I.S. for building maintenance. Maintenance standards. Economicmaintenance decisions.
Module -3 Quality policy in construction industry: Consumer satisfaction, Ergonomics-Time ofCompletion-Statistical
Tolerance-Taguchi's concept of quality.
Module -4 Contract and construction programming-Inspectional procedures. Total QA/QC Program andcost implication.
Module -5.Different aspects of quality - Appraisals - failure mode analysis, Stability methods and tools,activity,
Environmental safety, Social and environmental factors
Question paper pattern:
• The question paper will have ten questions.
• Each full question consists of 20 marks.
• There will be 2 full questions (with a maximum of four sub questions) from each module.
• Each full question will have sub questions covering all the topics under a module.
• The students will have to answer 5 full questions, selecting one full question from each module.
Text Books:
1. Clarkson H. Oglesby, Productivity Improvement in Construction, McGraw Hill,2000.
2. James, J.O Brian, Construction Inspection Handbook - Quality Assurance and QualityControl, Van Nostrand, New
York,1989.
3. Juran Frank, J.M. and Gryna, F.M. Quality Planning and Analysis, TataMcGraw Hill, 1982
Reference Books:
1. NBC,” Relevant Parts: BIS New Delhi
2. Jain V K,” Services in Building Complex and High Rise Buildings”,Khanna Pub.
3. Pchelinstev V. A., Fire Resistance of Buildings
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08 16CSE23/16CGT11 Group-4 FINITE ELEMENT METHOD OF ANALYSIS
Exam Hours:03 Exam Marks:100
Module -1 Basic concepts of elasticity – Kinematic and Staticvariables for various types of structural problems –
approximate method of structural analysis – Rayleigh– Ritz method – Finite difference method – Finiteelement method.
Variation method and minimizationof Energy approach of element formulation. Principlesof finite element method –
advantages &disadvantages – Finite element procedure. Finiteelements used for one, two & three dimensionalproblems –
Element aspect ratio – mesh refinementvs. higher order elements – Numbering of nodes tominimize band width.
Module -2 Nodal displacement parameters – Convergencecriterion – Compatibility requirements – Geometric
invariance – Shape function – Polynomial form ofdisplacement function. Generalized and Natural coordinates –
Lagrangian interpolation function –shape functions for one, two & three dimensionalelements.
Module -3 Isoparametric elements, Internal nodes and higherorder elements, Serendipity and Lagrangian family of
Finite Elements, Sub-parametric and Superparametricelements, Condensation of internal nodes,Jacobian transformation
Matrix. Development ofstrain-displacement matrix and stiffness matrix,consistent load vector, numerical integration.
Module -4 Application of Finite Element Method for the analysisof one & two dimensional problems, Analysis of
simplebeams and plane trusses, Application to plane stress/ strain / axisymmetric problems using CST &Quadrilateral
Elements
Module -5.Application to Plates & Shells, Choice of displacementfunction (C0, C1 and C2 type), Techniques for Non –
linear Analysis.
Question paper pattern:
• The question paper will have ten questions.
• Each full question consists of 20 marks.
• There will be 2 full questions (with a maximum of four sub questions) from each module.
• Each full question will have sub questions covering all the topics under a module.
• The students will have to answer 5 full questions, selecting one full question from each module.
REFERENCE BOOKS:
1. Krishnamoorthy C S, “Finite Element Analysis”- Tata McGraw Hill
2. Desai C and Abel J F, “Introduction to the Finite Element Method”- EastWest Press Pvt. Ltd., 1972
3. Bathe K J, “Finite Element Procedures in Engineering Analysis”- PrenticeHall
4. Rajasekaran. S, “Finite Element Analysis in Engineering Design”-WheelerPublishing
5. Cook R D, Malkan D S &Plesta M.E, “Concepts and Application of FiniteElement Analysis” - 3rd Edition, John
Wiley and Sons Inc., 1989
6. Shames I H and Dym C J, “Energy and Finite Element Methods inStructural Mechanics”- McGraw Hill, New York,
1985
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11 16WLM23 Group-4 ADVANCED IRRIGATION ENGINEERING
Exam Hours:03 Exam Marks:100
Module -1 General: Irrigation Development in India: Historical review modern trances-interdisciplinary approach.
Agricultural Hydrology: Subsurface water, storage zones, Soil physics-mechanics offlow, Soil water, measurement,
metric potential, models of soil water movement.Infiltration and groundwater recharge. Return flow analysis
Module -2 Soil and Land Management in Agriculture: Soil Management in relation to water usesoilhorizons,
classification and surveys-land capability farm development: size of farmunit, land development in relation to solid
characteristics and irrigation practicesconservationvillage-land shopping and grading-equipment.
Module -3 Crop requirements and irrigation scheduling : Major Indian crops times of sowingand harvesting –critical
periods of growth moisture stress, nutritional disorders-rootingdepths-consumptive use of crop blanney-criddle,
Thornthwait penman, Christiansenmethods-crop selection crop water requirements, duty period depth and frequency of
application protective irrigation –irrigation schedules in relation to crop requirements andmaximum water-use efficiency
scope of computerization-cropping patterns-soil water,fertilizer and plant interactions.
Module -4 Water conveyance and application lined and unlined channels-seepage losses-watercontrol and diversion
structure structures in field channels and drain: their design andlocation- underground pipe system application methods:
border, check, basin, furrow andsprinkler irrigation, sub irrigation and drip irrigation –relative merits.Glances of water
logging-design of surface and subsurface drains-saline and alkaline lands reclamationand management of Salt affected
lands.
Module -5.Economics of Irrigation: Objectives of resources development. Costs and benefits,Efficiency-objective-
economic growth, income redistribution-net benefit-function andoptimality conditions. Optimization techniques and
command area planning-systemtechnique, linear and dynamic programming methods.
Question paper pattern:
• The question paper will have ten questions.
• Each full question consists of 20 marks.
• There will be 2 full questions (with a maximum of four sub questions) from each module.
• Each full question will have sub questions covering all the topics under a module.
• The students will have to answer 5 full questions, selecting one full question from each module.
Reference Books:
1. Modi. P. N., Irrigation, Water Resources & Water Power Engineering- Standard Publishers, New
Delhi
2. Linsley, R. K. and Frazinini, J. B.,-“Water Resources Engineering”2nd Ed. McGraw Hill, NY
3. Chaturvedi. M.C, “Water Resources Systems Planning and Management” Tata McGraw Hill. NY
4. James L.D and Lee R.R“Economics of Water Resources Systems Planning” McGraw Hill. NY
5. B. C. Punmia, Pande, Ashok kumar and Arunkumar Jain “Irrigation and water power
engineering” Laxmi Publications (P) LTD.
6. Santhosh Kumar Garag “Irrigation Engineering” Khanna Publishers, Delhi
7. Mays, Handbook of Resources
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12 16CTE154 Group-4 INTELLIGENT TRANSPORTATION SYSTEMS
Exam Hours:03 Exam Marks:100
Module -1Introduction to Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS)
Definition, Objectives, Historical Background, Benefits of ITS -ITS Data collection techniques –Detectors, Automatic
Vehicle Location (AVL), Automatic Vehicle Identification (AVI), GeographicInformation Systems (GIS), video data
collection.
Module -2 Telecommunications in ITS
Information Management, Traffic Management Centers (TMC). Application of sensors to Trafficmanagement; Traffic
flow sensor technologies; Transponders and Communication systems; Data fusionat traffic management centers; Sensor
plan and specification requirements; Elements of VehicleLocation and Route Navigation and Guidance concepts
Module -3 ITS functional areas, User Needs and Services –
Advanced Traffic Management Systems (ATMS), Advanced Traveler Information Systems (ATIS),Commercial Vehicle
Operations (CVO), Advanced Vehicle Control Systems (AVCS), Advanced PublicTransportation Systems (APTS),
Advanced Rural Transportation Systems (ARTS).Travel and Traffic management, Public Transportation Management,
Electronic Payment, CommercialVehicle Operations, Emergency Management, Advanced Vehicle safety systems,
InformationManagement.
Module -4 ITS Operations
Regional and Project ITS architecture; Concept of operations; ITS Models and Evaluation Methods;Planning and human
factor issues for ITS, Case studies on deployment planning and system design andoperation; ITS and safety, ITS and
security, ITS as a technology deployment program, research,development and business models, ITS planning
Module -5.ITS applications
Traffic and incident management systems; ITS and sustainable mobility, travel demandmanagement, electronic toll
collection, ITS and road-pricing.; Transportation networkoperations; commercial vehicle operations ; public
transportation applications; AutomatedHighway Systems- Vehicles in Platoons –ITS in World – Overview of ITS
implementations indeveloped countries.
Question paper pattern:
• The question paper will have ten questions.
• Each full question consists of 20 marks.
• There will be 2 full questions (with a maximum of four sub questions) from each module.
• Each full question will have sub questions covering all the topics under a module.
• The students will have to answer 5 full questions, selecting one full question from each module.
TEXT BOOKS
1. Choudury M A and Sadek A, “Fundamentals of Intelligent Transportation Systems Planning” Artech House.
2. Kan Paul Chen, John Miles, “Recommendations for World Road Association (PIARC)” ITS Hand Book 2000.
REFERENCES
1. Sussman, J. M., “Perspective on ITS”, Artech House Publishers, 2005.
2. US Department of Transportation, “National ITS Architecture Documentation”, 2007 (CD-ROM).
3. Turban. E and Aronson. J. E, “Decision Support Systems and Intelligent Systems”, Prentice Hall
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13 16CEM23/ Group-4 DISASTER MITIGATION AND
16CCT421 MANAGEMENT
Exam Hours:03 Exam Marks:100
Module -1Environmental Hazards & Disasters- Environmental disasters and environmental stress.Typesof environmental
hazards & Disasters, Earthquake Hazards- Causes of earthquakes, distributionof earthquakes, effects of earthquakes,
earthquake hazards in India, human adjustment,perception & mitigation of earthquake. Cyclones -- Tropical cyclones &
local storms,,destruction by cyclones, causes , distribution, human adjustment, perception & mitigation.Cumulative
atmospheric hazards/ disasters- floods, droughts, cold waves, heat wavesConventional earthquake resistant design,
Seismic base isolation method, retrofitting, Training,demonstrations and exhibitions, Information management (Safety,
emergencies, managementand planning, design, response, user experience problems and case studies, Proper land
usepractices, long term disaster preparedness measures. Precautions after a major earthquake,Preparedness for medical
supply Emergency care (First aid, Home remedies), Disposal of deadbodies (Human and Cattle), Care for old and
orphans.
Module -2 Physical hazards/ Disasters-Soil erosion and sedimentation-- mechanics & forms of soilerosion and
sedimentation, factors & causes of soil erosion and sedimentation, conservationmeasures of soil erosion. Chemical
hazards/ disasters-release of toxic chemicals, nuclearexplosion.
Module -3 Approaches in Disaster reduction / Management-Pre- disaster stage (preparedness) - Preparing hazard
zonation maps, predictability/ forecasting& warning, preparing disaster preparedness plan, Land use zoning,
preparedness through (IEC)Information, education & communication pre-disaster stage (mitigation), Disaster resistant
house construction, population reduction in vulnerable areas, awareness Emergency Stage -Rescue training for search &
operation, immediate relief, assessment surveys Post disaster stage- Rehabilitation, Political administrative aspect, social
Aspects, economic,environmental aspects.
Module -4 Disaster Management- An integrated approach for disaster preparedness, mitigation &awareness.
Meteorological observatory, Seismological observatory, Hydrology Laboratory,Industrial Safety inspectorate, Institution
of urban & regional planners, Chambers of Architects,Engineering Council, preparedness of various govt departments,
Education on disasters,Community involvement Management cell, Central crisis management core group,
damagereconnaissance, Management of relief and rehabilitation ( Infrastructure rehabilitation, Housing rehabilitation,
Social rehabilitation ), Role of volunteers, Emergency operation centres, Information system, Danger zone restrictions,
Cooperation with local authority, Coordination forinternational relief, Role of government, NGO's, Business and donors,
Role of remote sensingin relief operations, Information management and related technologies in engineering and
disaster management. The design and management of Disaster Information Resource Network,Asian Disaster
Preparedness Centre, Regional data base, Contacts and Sources, CD – ROMLibrary for Natural Disaster Management,
Regional Disaster Documentation Centre, Non Governmental Organizations.
Module -5. India Specific Land Subsidence, Coastal Erosion, Cyclone , failure of hill slopes, Ecological planning for
sustainability & sustainable development in India, sustainable rural development,Role of Panchayats in disaster
mitigationsEnvironmental policies& programmes - Institutions & National Centres for Natural Disaster reduction,
Environmental Legislations in India, Awareness, Conservation Movement, Education& training.
Question paper pattern:
• The question paper will have ten questions.
• Each full question consists of 20 marks.
• There will be 2 full questions (with a maximum of four sub questions) from each module.
• Each full question will have sub questions covering all the topics under a module.
• The students will have to answer 5 full questions, selecting one full question from each module.
References:
1 .R.B.Singh (Ed) Environmental Geography, Heritage Publishers New Delhi
2 Savinder Singh Environmental Geography, PrayagPustakBhawan
3 Kates,B.I& White, G.F The Environment as Hazards, oxford, New York
4 R.B. Singh (Ed) Disaster Management, Rawat Publication, New Delhi
5 H.K. Gupta (Ed) Disaster Management, Universiters Press, India
6 Dr. Satender , Disaster Management t in Hills, Concept Publishing Co., NewDelhi
7 A.S. Arya Action Plan For Earthquake, Disaster, Mitigation in V.K. Sharma (Ed)Disaster Management IIPA
Publication New Delhi
8 R.K. Bhandani An overview on Natural &Manmade Disaster & their ReductionCSIR, New Delhi
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14 16CEM253 Group-4 REUSE & RECYCLE TECHNOLOGY
Exam Hours:03 Exam Marks:100
Module -1 Waste as a Resource- Resource Economics, Disposable Materials, Recovery, Recycling,Collection,
Processing, Governmental Role in Waste Management, Potential for Reuse. WasteAnalysis: Sampling, Composition,
Categorization, Determination of Waste Properties, Ash andFineness Analysis, Energy Content.
Module -2 System Design: Design of Recycling Systems, Collection System, Process Train DesignandComplexity,
Product Design of Recycling, Conveyance, Transport Safety, Efficiency ofOperation Systems.
Module -3 Energy Recovery: Combustion, Energy Losses, Energy Recovery Analysis, Emission Control,Residue
Control, In-plant Operations, Refuse Derived Fuel-cogeneration and tri generationconcepts.
Module -4 Water Reuse: Direct and Indirect Reuse, Intentional Reuse, Groundwater Recharge, Casestudies of Water
Reuse, Close Cycle and Open Cycle Reuse, Recreational Reuse.Reuse ofIndustrial Effluents: Urban Effluent Reuse for
Agriculture in Arid and Semiarid Zones, Uses ofin Pisciculture, Groundwater Recharge using treated Domestic
wastewater.
Module -5.Metals Recovery: Ferrous Metals, Properties, Principles of Magnetic Field-ferrous MaterialInteractions,
Magnetic Separation Equipment, Non-ferrous Metal Separation, Eddy-CurrentSeparation – Theory and Types, Extraction
of Material from a Bed. Reuse of construction waste,Demolished concrete, RAP material, Recycled aggregates.
Health Aspects of Water Reuse: Guidelines for Evaluating Recreational Water Reuse,Resource Conservation and
Recovery Act.
Question paper pattern:
• The question paper will have ten questions.
• Each full question consists of 20 marks.
• There will be 2 full questions (with a maximum of four sub questions) from each module.
• Each full question will have sub questions covering all the topics under a module.
• The students will have to answer 5 full questions, selecting one full question from each module.
References:
1 Takashi Asano, Water Reuse: Issues, Technologies, and Applications, , McGraw-Hill Prof Med/Tech, 2007
2 Mackenzie Davis, and Susan Masten, "Principles of Environmental Engineering &Science”,McGraw Hill ,2 nd edition,
2008.
3 Henry, J. G. and G. W. Heinke, “Environmental Science and Engineering”, 2nd edition,Prentice Hall, Inc., Upper
Saddle River, NJ, 1996.
4 Kiely, G, “Environmental Engineering”, Irwin/McGraw-Hill Book Co., Singapore, 1999
5 Vogler, Jon, Work from Waste – Recycling Wastes to Create Employment, IntermediateTechnology Publications, 1981
6 McHarry, Jan, Reuse Repair Recycle, Gaia Books Ltd. 1993.
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15 16CEM254/ Group-4 URBAN HYDROLOGY, STORM DRAINAGE
16WML251 AND MANAGEMENT
Exam Hours:03 Exam Marks:100
Module -1 Urban Hydrologic Process :Process of urbanization – Water in Urban ecosystem – Urban water subsystems –
Urban hydrologic cycle.Impact of urbanization on urban runoff and stream flow quantity – Impact of urbanization on
quality of runoff and stream flow – Erosion due to urban runoff.
Module -2 StormwaterModeling:Analysis of hydrologic changes due to urbanization- Approaches tostudy – Data
collection and analysis – Probabilistic and statistical approaches. Modelling of urban water quantity – Types of models –
Rainfall, Runoff modeling ; urban watershed modeling(quantity) – Rational Method (or coefficient method), Runoff
hydrograph, unit hydrographs – 10min synthetic unit hydrograph – Linear reservoir model (Viessman) – Chen and
Shubinski model– QUURM Model – TVA model. Urban watershed modellingfor water quality of runoff andstream
water quality.
Module -3 Urban Drainage Systems :Sanitary and combined sewer systems – components – Designconsiderations for
fixing sewer capacity – Infiltration into and exfiltration from sewers –causesInfiltration inflow analysis – Field
investigations – Control measures. Design consideration of the components of the sewer systems – Performance of the
sewer systemboth under dry weather flow condition and under storm water impact - Sewer sediment.
Module -4 Storm Water Management: Urban storm runoff quantity and quality management – Mitigationof damaging
effects of urban storm runoffStructural and non-structural control measures – Storm water management models.
Module -5. Urban Drainage Systems Maintenance: Maintenance management of UDS and its subsystems– Drainage
system – Storm drain conveyance system – Pump stations – Open channel – Illicitconnections and discharges – Spill
response – Other considerations (limitations and regulations).
Question paper pattern:
• The question paper will have ten questions.
• Each full question consists of 20 marks.
• There will be 2 full questions (with a maximum of four sub questions) from each module.
• Each full question will have sub questions covering all the topics under a module.
• The students will have to answer 5 full questions, selecting one full question from each module.
References:
1 Takashi Asano, Water Reuse: Issues, Technologies, and Applications, , McGraw-Hill Prof Med/Tech, 2007
2 Mackenzie Davis, and Susan Masten, "Principles of Environmental Engineering &Science”,McGraw Hill ,2 nd edition,
2008.
3 Henry, J. G. and G. W. Heinke, “Environmental Science and Engineering”, 2nd edition, Prentice Hall, Inc., Upper
Saddle River, NJ, 1996.
4 Kiely, G, “Environmental Engineering”, Irwin/McGraw-Hill Book Co., Singapore, 1999
5 Vogler, Jon, Work from Waste – Recycling Wastes to Create Employment, Intermediate Technology Publications,
1981
6 McHarry, Jan, Reuse Repair Recycle, Gaia Books Ltd. 1993.
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02 16 CEE422 Group-5 TOXICOLOGY & ENVIRONMENTAL RISK
ASSESSMENT
Exam Hours:03 Exam Marks:100
Module -1 Introduction to toxicology:Significance, Applications, & Importance
Module -2 Introduction to risk assessment:Assessment methods, Human exposure assessment,characterization of health
risks. LD50 & LC50 concentrations
Module -3 Toxicology:Exposure, toxic effects, dose response relationships,carcinogens and non-carcinogens.
Module -4 Toxicology & Epidemiology:Public health & Risk assessment, Epidemiology & its importance
Module -5 Hazard identification, exposure and toxicity assessment, Riskcharacterization, risk communication,
Ecological risk assessment – Monte Carlo methods, case studies.
Question paper pattern:
• The question paper will have ten questions.
• Each full question consists of 20 marks.
• There will be 2 full questions (with a maximum of four sub questions) from each module.
• Each full question will have sub questions covering all the topics under a module.
• The students will have to answer 5 full questions, selecting one full question from each module.
Reference Books:
1. LaGrega M.D., Buckingham P.L. and Evans J.C., “Hazardous WasteManagement”- McGraw Hill, New York
2. David G.M, and Haner N.B., “An Applied Approach to Epidemiology andToxicology for Engineers” – Instructor’s
Resource Guide, US Department ofHealth Education and Welfare.
3. World Health Organization Report,” Recommended Health Based Limits inOccupational Exposure to Heavy Metals”
4. Kamrin S. E., “A text book on Primer on Toxicology Principles & Applications”Lewis Publishers.
5. Kalos M.H., and Whitloc P.A, Monte Carlo Methods, Vol. 1, Basics, WileyPublications.
6. Fan A.M & Chang L.W, , ”Toxilogy& Risk Assessment- Principles, Methods &Applications”, Informa Health Care
pubs.
7. Price F.T, Nancy Lane, Briq K.V, , “Environmental Toxiology& Risks Assessment– Recent Advancement in
Environmental Fate & Transport “, ASTM International
8. Landis W.G., Ming-Ho Yu, “Introduction to Environmental Toxicology – Impactsof Chemicals upon Ecological
Systems”, CRC Press
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03 16CGI24 Group-5 WEB APPLICATIONS IN GEOINFORMATICS
Exam Hours:03 Exam Marks:100
Module -1 Introduction to Web GIS: Definition, concept of Web GIS, History ofweb GIS, components of web GIS,
internet, web GIS v/s Internet GIS,Fundamentals of computer networking – network environment – network
communication models –protocols – TCP/IP. Applications of web GIS,users and stake holders of web GIS, advantages
and limitations of webGIS, overview of Web GIS.
Client/server Computing: Client – server – glue – client/server systempartition– layered architecture – advantages and
disadvantages of clientserver architecture. Distributed component framework – web mapping –static and interactive web
mapping – open GIS web map server.
Module -2 Distributed geographic information services: Principle – components– logic and data components.
Geographic Markup Language: Principles – characteristics –commercial web mapping programs - mobile GIS.
Distributed GIS indata warehousing and data sharing.
Module -3 Functions of Web GIS: Display of general information for the public,display of planning information,
interactive display of spatialinformation sharing and distribution of spatial data as well asmanagement of spatial data.
Design of User Graphic Interface User friendly interface,characteristics, menus and icons, common terms. Graphic
Appearance -colours, sizes, fonts, scales and arrangement.
Module -4 Web GIS Software. Brands of software used to develop web GIS at theserver and client sides. Evaluation of
different brands, ArcIMS, MapObjects, Mapguide, Map Server, Geomedia web map, Fulcrum,Vectoreyes.
Web GIS Data. Classification of WEB GIS data, Geospatial data, type,characteristics, distribution, GIS interactive maps,
- general maps atregional level, very detailed maps down to lot level. Level of Service(LOS) Level of Contents (LOC)
Level of GIS Functions or Level ofFunctions (LOF). A Cross Tabular Matrix (CTM) approach.
Stake–holders, users, owners and organizations of web GIS, policiesand laws pertaining to web GIS, Watermarking Geo-
Spatial Data.
Module -5 Applications of WEB GIS: Participatory GIS -Web-based GIS ForCollaborative Planning And Public
Participation, Digital Democracy forplanning, web GIS An Aid To Local Environmental Decision-making,web GIS for
regional and local level planning. Community GIS, InternetGIS Applications in intelligent transportation systems,
planning andresource management. E-Governance, Bhoomi project, Bangalore-1,Electronic Government Proposals.
Question paper pattern:
• The question paper will have ten questions.
• Each full question consists of 20 marks.
• There will be 2 full questions (with a maximum of four sub questions) from each module.
• Each full question will have sub questions covering all the topics under a module.
• The students will have to answer 5 full questions, selecting one full question from each module.
REFERENCE BOOKS:
1. Zhong- Ren Peng, Ming-Hsiang Tsou, (2003) Internet GIS: Distributed GeographicInformation Services for the
Internet and Wireless Networks, Wiley.
2. Korte, G. B., (2001})”The GIS book”: 5th Edition, Onward press, Australia.
3. Cartwright, W., M.P. Peterson, G. Gartner (Eds) “Multimedia Cartography’, Berlm: Springer.
4. Kraak, M., and A. Brown (2001)” Web Cartography: Development and Prospects,London”: Taylor and Francies.
5. Kraak, M. and F. Ormeling (2003) “Cartography: Visualization of GeospatialData”, Delhi: Pearson Education.
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07 16CGT24/ GROUP-5 EARTH AND EARTH RETAINING STRUCTURES
16CCS154
Exam Hours:03 Exam Marks:100
Module -1 Geostatic Stresses: Total, neutral and effective stress inhomogeneous soils, stress diagrams, stresses effected
by Capillarywater and direction of flow of water. Numerical problems
Shear Strength of Soils: Introduction, concept of stresses,Principal stresses, principal planes, Mohr’s construction,
location ofpole, basic concept of shearing resistance, Coulomb’s theory, Mohr-Coulomb’s theory. Numerical problems
Module -2 Determination of Shear strength parameters, stress controlled andstrain controlled tests, classification of shear
tests based ondrainage conditions, stress-strain relationship of clays and sands,concept of critical void ratio,
determination and uses of Skempton’spore pressure coefficients A and B experimentally. Numericalproblems
Module -3 Earth Pressure: Introduction, active and passive earth pressures,earth pressure at rest, Rankine’s theory for
determination of activeand passive earth pressure, coefficient of earth pressure at rest,earth pressure distribution, total
earth pressure and its point ofapplication, determination of tension cracks and critical height forunsupported excavation,
effect of water table on earth pressure,Coulomb’s theory of active and passive earth pressure, Culmann’sand Rebhann’s
graphical methods for determination of active andpassive earth pressures, earth pressure calculations for line loadand/or
uniform strip load acting on the ground surface
Module -4 Stability of Slopes: Introduction, Factor of Safety, slope failure, toeand base failure of finite slopes, analysis
of stability by method ofslices, Taylor’s stability number, effect of water table on slopes,tension cracks
Module -5. Seepage Analysis: Laplace’s equation for two dimensional flow of water through soils, flownets, properties
and uses of flownets, phreatic line, graphical and analytical procedures for determinationof quantity of seepage,
prevailing hydraulic head and exit gradientin homogeneous earth dam, uplift pressure, sketching of flownets for typical
hydraulic structures – weirs, dams, sheet pile walls
Question paper pattern:
• The question paper will have ten questions.
• Each full question consists of 20 marks.
• There will be 2 full questions (with a maximum of four sub questions) from each module.
• Each full question will have sub questions covering all the topics under a module.
• The students will have to answer 5 full questions, selecting one full question from each module.
Text Books:
1. Foundation analysis and design - J E Bowles, McGraw Hill, NY
2. Soil Mechanics in Engineering Practice – Karl Terzaghi and R B Peck (1967),John Wiley and Sons, NY
3. Analysis and Design of Foundations and Retaining Structures –SPrakash(1979), SaritaPrakashana, Meerut
Reference Books:
1. Soil Mechanics and Foundation Engineering – S K Garg, Khanna Publications
2. Geotechnical Engineering – C Venkataramaiah, New Age InternationalPublishers
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12 16CSE421/16CGT421/ Group-5 OPTIMIZATION TECHNIQUES
16CTE254/16CCS11
Exam Hours:03 Exam Marks:100
Module -1 Introduction: Introduction to optimization,engineering applications of optimization, Formulationof structural
optimization problems as programmingproblems. Optimization Techniques: Classicaloptimization techniques, single
variableoptimization, multivariable optimization with noconstraints, unconstrained minimization techniques
and algorithms constrained optimization solutions bypenalty function techniques, Lagrange multiplierstechniques and
feasibility techniques.
Module -2 Linear Programming: Linear programming, standardform of linear programming, geometry of linear
programming problems, solution of a system oflinear simultaneous equations, pivotal production ofgeneral systems of
equations, simplex algorithms,revised simpler methods, duality in linearprogramming.
Module -3 Non-linear programming: Non-linear programming,one dimensional minimization methods, elimination
methods, Fibonacci method, golden section method,interpolation methods, quadratic and cubic methods,Unconstrained
optimization methods, direct searchmethods, random search methods, descent methods
Module -4 Constrained optimization techniques such as directmethods, the complex methods, cutting planemethod,
exterior penalty function methods forstructural engineering problems. Formulation andsolution of structural optimization
problems bydifferent techniques
Module -5. Geometric programming: Geometric programming,conversion of NLP as a sequence of LP/ geometric
programming.
Dynamic programming: Dynamic programmingconversion of NLP as a sequence of LP/ Dynamicprogramming
Question paper pattern:
• The question paper will have ten questions.
• Each full question consists of 20 marks.
• There will be 2 full questions (with a maximum of four sub questions) from each module.
• Each full question will have sub questions covering all the topics under a module.
• The students will have to answer 5 full questions, selecting one full question from each module.
REFERENCE BOOKS:
1. Spunt, “Optimum Structural Design”- Prentice Hall
2. S.S. Rao, “Optimization – Theory and Practice”- Wiley Eastern Ltd.
3. Uri Krisch, “Optimum Structural Design”- McGraw Hill
4. Richard Bronson, “Operation Research”- Schaum’s Outline Series
5. Bhavikatti S.S.- “Structural optimization using sequential linearprogramming”- Vikas publishing house
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13 16CSE422 GROUP-5 DESIGN OF INDUSTRIAL STRUCTURES
Exam Hours:03 Exam Marks:100
Module -1Analysis of industrial building for Gravity and Windload. Analysis and design of framing components
namely, girders, trusses, gable frames
Module -2 Analysis and design of gantry column (steppedcolumn / column with bracket), purlins, girts,bracings
including all connections.
Module -3 Analysis of transmission line towers for wind load anddesign of towers including all connections.
Module -4 Forms of light gauge sections, Effective widthcomputation of unstiffened, stiffened, multiplestiffened
compression elements of cold formed lightgauge sections. Concept of local buckling of thinelements. Limiting width to
thickness ratio. Postbuckling strength.
Module -5. Concept of Pre- engineered buildings, Design ofcompression and tension members of cold formedlight gauge
sections, Design of flexural members(Laterally restrained / laterally unrestrained).
Question paper pattern:
• The question paper will have ten questions.
• Each full question consists of 20 marks.
• There will be 2 full questions (with a maximum of four sub questions) from each module.
• Each full question will have sub questions covering all the topics under a module.
• The students will have to answer 5 full questions, selecting one full question from each module.
REFERENCE BOOKS:
1. Bureau of Indian Standards, IS800-2007, IS875-1987, IS-801-1975.Steel Tables, SP 6 (1) – 1984
2. N Subramanian- “Design of Steel Structure” oxford University Press
3. B.C. Punmia, A.K. Jain “Design of Steel Structures”, Laxmi Publications, New Delhi.
4. Ramchandra and VirendraGehlot “ Design of Steel Structures “ Vol 1 andVol.2, Scientific Publishers, Jodhpur
5. Duggal “Limit State Design of Steel Structures” TMH
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16 16WLM24/16WLM422 GROUP-5 GROUND WATER HYDROLOGY
Exam Hours:03 Exam Marks:100
Module -1 General Water Balance, Regional Ground Water Balance, Distribution of Subsurface Water, Different Types
of Aquifers, Heterogeneity and Anisotropy, Occurrence of Ground Water in Hydro Geological Formations, Structure and
Types of Wells. –Problems on estimation of basic parameters.
Module -2 Governing Equation of Groundwater Flow in Aquifers. Derivation of General Differential Equations for
Ground Water Flow, Regional Ground Water Problems, Governing Equations for Transient Flow Conditions.
Module -3 Models for Ground Water Analysis: Introduction, Major Applications of Ground water Models, Numerical
Modelling of Groundwater Systems, Groundwater Modelling by the Finite Difference (FD). –Problems. Pollution of
Groundwater: Hydrodynamic Dispersion of Pollutants in Groundwater Environment (Advection dispersion, Molecular
diffusion)Optimization models for management of groundwater quantity and quality.
Module -4 Well Hydraulics: Analysis of Steady Radial Flow Towards a Well in a confined Aquifer, Dupuit Forcheimmer
(DF) Theory of free Surface Flow For Steady Flow in Unconfined Aquifers, Analysis of Steady Radial Flow in Laterally
Stratified Phreatic Aquifers. Problems on well Hydraulics
Module -5. Artificial Recharge: Spreading methods, Induced-recharge method, Recharge-well method, Subsurface dams,
Wastewater discharge, Recharge by urban storm runoff, Case history. Geophysical Methods in Groundwater Exploration,
Introduction, Electrical Resistivity Method, Analytical Derivation for Resistivity in Vertical Electrical Sounding, Seismic
Retraction Method, Determination of Aquifer Thickness, Geologic and Hydrologic methods, Hydrogeologic well
logging, Tracer techniques.
Question paper pattern:
• The question paper will have ten questions.
• Each full question consists of 20 marks.
• There will be 2 full questions (with a maximum of four sub questions) from each module.
• Each full question will have sub questions covering all the topics under a module.
• The students will have to answer 5 full questions, selecting one full question from each module.
Reference Books:
1. A. K. Rastogi., Numerical Groundwater Hydrology, Penram International Publishing (India)Pvt.Ltd.2007.
2. Todd D.K. & Mays, L.W., “Ground Water Hydrology”, 3 Ed, Wiley.
3. Raghunath H.M., “Ground Water”, New Age Publishers, 2007.
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02 16CEE424 GROUP-6 ENVIRONMENTAL LEGAL ASPECTS AND
POLICY GUIDELINES
Exam Hours:03 Exam Marks:100
Module -1 MODULE 1: Environment Definitions and ActsEnvironment definition in Indian law- Different
environmentalprotection legislations- History of Environmental protection in India- Provisions in Indian Penal Code for
Environmental protection-Theconstitutions of India – Union list- State list – Concurrent list -Panchayats and
Municipalities role.
Module -2 Water (prevention & control of Pollution) Act & Air(prevention & control of Pollution) ActWater pollution –
definition – Water (Conservation and protection)Act 1974 – Objectives of Water Act – Legislation to control
waterpollution – Functions of CPCB and SPCB - Local bodies role – Water(prevention & control of pollution) Act 1974
as amended byAmendment Act 1988. Water (prevention and control of pollution)Rules 1975 - Water (prevention &
control of Pollution) Cess Act 1977as amended by Amendment Act 1987 and relevant notifications -Tolerance limits for
effluents discharge and drinking water -Constitution and Resources management and pollution control – Air(prevention
& control of Pollution) Act 1981-Sections of Air(prevention & control of Pollution) Act 19, 20, 21, 22-Penalties -
Ambient air quality standards-Noise and the Laws
Module -3 Environmental (Protection) Act 1986Environment and pollution - definition as per Environmental law-
General powers of Central and state Government under EPA Important Notification in EPA 1986- The Indian Forest Act
1927-Forest Conservation Act 1980 - Wild Life (Protection) Act -Constitution of Pollution Control Boards - Powers,
functions,Accounts, Audit etc. – Equitable remedies for pollution control
Module -4 Municipal Solid Waste Management RulesSolid waste management – Hazardous Wastes (Handling
andManagement) Rules 1998-Bio-medical Wastes (Handling andManagement) Rules 1998-Recyclled plastics
(Manufacture andUsage) Rules, 1999-Municipal Solid Waste Management Act 2003-Rules - E.I.A and Public Hearing-
Eco-labeling-Eco Mark
Module -5 Coastal Regulation Zone Notification and GreenBenchesCoastal Regulation Zone - definition-Importance of
coral reef-Regulation activities in CRZ - The Biological Diversity Act 2002-Biodiversity Rules 2004-The Intellectual
Property Rights (IPR)-NationalEnvironment Appellate Authority –Environmental Tribunal andGreen Benches - Some
Important cases on Environment -International Conventions - Protocols for protection of the Environment
Question paper pattern:
• The question paper will have ten questions.
• Each full question consists of 20 marks.
• There will be 2 full questions (with a maximum of four sub questions) from each module.
• Each full question will have sub questions covering all the topics under a module.
• The students will have to answer 5 full questions, selecting one full question from each module.
Reference Books:
1. Constitutional Law of India – J.N. Pandey 1997 (31st Edn.) Central Law Agency Allahabad.
2. Administrative Law U.P.D. Kesari 1998. Universal Book Trade Delhi.
3. Environmental Law H.N. Tiwari, Allahabad Law. Agency 1997.
4. Environmental, A., Divan and Noble M. Environmental Law and Policy in India (cases,
Materials and Statutes) 1991 Tripathi Bombay.
5. Environmental Policy. Forest Policy. Bare Acts – Government Gazette Notification.
6. Environmental Laws of India-C.P.R. Environmental Education Centre.
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03 16CCT422/ GROUP-6 CONSTRUCTION DEMOLITION AND
16CIM423 WASTE MANAGEMENT
Exam Hours:03 Exam Marks:100
Module -1 Environmental Impact of Building Materials Embodiedenergy of materials; impact on the local environment;
toxicity of the material; life cycle assessment.Nature and Source Direct and indirect waste; site types andorigins;
composition; quantity; current recycling/reusepotential of building materials.
Module -2 Construction and Demolition Waste Management PlansInternational good practice; planning requirements;
DoEHLG guidance document; company policy; demolitionplans; site implementation; supplier agreements
sub−contractor management; role of waste managementcontractor; training; auditing; skip management; current
markets; current disposal options; health and safety;reporting to local authorities. Treatment of Constructionand
Demolition Waste, waste permits; waste licenses; wastetransfer facilities; landfills; treatment technologies;hazardous
waste facilities; reporting to EPA
Module -3 Designing for Waste Prevention and Minimisation Waste prevention and minimization; client, contractor and
designer attitudes; proper maintenance of existingbuildings; reuse of existing building structure; designflexibility; design
for reuse and recycling; dimensionalco−ordination and standardization; modular design;material selection and control.
Module -4 Waste Forecasting Tools Application of WRAP's designingout waste tool for buildings and civil engineering;
WRAP net waste tool; BRE SMART Waste; WRAP Site Waste Management Plan Tracker
Module -5 Future developments Potential future markets; ‘smart'materials; use of eco−materials.
Question paper pattern:
• The question paper will have ten questions.
• Each full question consists of 20 marks.
• There will be 2 full questions (with a maximum of four sub questions) from each module.
• Each full question will have sub questions covering all the topics under a module.
• The students will have to answer 5 full questions, selecting one full question from each module.
REFERENCES:
1. Springer,”Recycling and Resource Recovery Engineering”, Springer-Verlag Berlin Heidelberg (1996)
2. Greg Winkler, “Recycling Construction and Demolition waste: A LEED-BasedToolkit (Green Source) (Google
ebook), Mc Graw Hill Professional
3. V M Tam, Chi Ming Tam, “Reuse of Construction and Demolition Waste inHousing Development”, Nova Science
Publishers, 2008
4. “Current Literature”
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04 16CGT41 GROUP-6 FORENSIC GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERING
Exam Hours:03 Exam Marks:100
Module -1 INTRODUCTION:Historical failures of geotechnical structures (finite and infinite slopes,high embankments
such as earthen dams, tunnels, excavations,foundations-shallow and deep, retaining structures etc.), characterizationof
failures, Inadequateness of Limit state design, principles and advantages of Mobilizeable strength design. Numerical
problems
Module -2 TECHNICAL FORENSIC INVESTIGATION: Collection of data, problemcharacterization, development of
failure hypotheses, a realistic back analysis, field observations and performance monitoring, modelling offailure
hypothesis and quality control of formal and technical aspects ofthe work. Numerical Problems.
Module -3 GUIDELINES FOR FORENSIC INVESTIGATION OF GEOTECHNICALCASES: Scope of the work,
types of distress, diagnostic tests: field andlaboratory tests, analysis, legal issues such as facts, interpretations,
opinions, negligence
TECHNICAL ISSUES RELATED TO GEOTECHNICAL FAILURES:Primary shortcomings causing failures,
shortcomings in design,inadequate site investigations, unforeseen occurrences and phenomena,shortcomings in
construction; recommendations to limit future occurrenceof failures.
Module -4 CASE HISTORIES:Construction of historic monuments, destruction due to environmentalchanges and
survival of monuments among them, such as leaning towerof Pisa, Egyptian pyramids, tall structural foundations in
Mexico city, prehistoric caves in India etc.,Consideration of geotechnical aspects such as settlement, shear strength,
permeability, slope stability, etc., in construction of survived historicmonuments as well as for the structures which have
collapsed due to the new adjacent constructions or disturbances due to human activities etc.,.Numerical problems
Module -5 . GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERING AND LEGAL SYSTEM:Legal conflict of geotechnical failures,
sanctions in the legal code ofconstruction, geotechnical work for documentation of forensic cases; casestudies of legal
conflict of prominent structures (such as landslides, deepexcavations, unexpected settlements of oil tanks, distress in soil
walls,failure due to slow creep of hills etc.)
Question paper pattern:
• The question paper will have ten questions.
• Each full question consists of 20 marks.
• There will be 2 full questions (with a maximum of four sub questions) from each module.
• Each full question will have sub questions covering all the topics under a module.
• The students will have to answer 5 full questions, selecting one full question from each module.
Text Books:
1. Forensic Geotechnical and Foundation Engineering – Robert W Day (2011)
2. Forensic Geotechnical Engineering – V V S Rao and G L Sivakumar Babu(2013), Springer India
Reference Books:
1. Indo-US Forensic Practices: Investigation Techniques and Technology – Shen En
Chen, R Janardhanan, C Natarajan, Ryan Schmidt (2010), American Society ofCivil Engineers
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05 16CGT423 GROUP-6 ROCK MECHANICS
Exam Hours:03 Exam Marks:100
Module -1 Classification of rocks, geological petro graphic and engineering.Index properties of rocks- porosity, density,
permeability, durabilityand slake. Core recovery, RQD and its importance in engineering Stress-strain behaviour, factors
influencing the strength of rock,temperature, confining pressure, strain rates, modes of failures ofrocks.
Module -2 Failure theories of rocks Morh’s hypothesis, Griffith’s Criteria, Mullerl’s extension of griffith’s theory,
elementary theory of crackpropagation, failure of rock by crack propagation, effects of cracksof elastic properties.
Testing of rocks: Laboratory and field test, assessment of in-situstrength
Module -3 Rock Foundation: Shallow and deep investigation for foundationdesign and construction aspect, slope
stability analysis, mode offailures in rock. Design of slopes, excavation in rock andstabilization concepts
Module -4 Strengthening of rocks: Foundation treatment for dams and heavystructures by grouting and rock
reinforcement. Methods andprinciples of grouting, principles of design of rock bolts
Module -5 .Tunnels – Basic terminology and application, site investigations,methods of excavation of tunnels supports
and stabilization,construction control and maintenance, tunnel ventilation, controlof ground water and gasUnderground
Mining; mining methods, planning and design,mining equipments and mining procedures, cause for subsidenceand its
remedial measures
Question paper pattern:
• The question paper will have ten questions.
• Each full question consists of 20 marks.
• There will be 2 full questions (with a maximum of four sub questions) from each module.
• Each full question will have sub questions covering all the topics under a module.
• The students will have to answer 5 full questions, selecting one full question from each module.
Text Books:
1. Introduction to Rock Mechnaics – Goodman (1976), John Wiley and Sons, NY
2. Fundamentals of Rock Mechanics – J C Jeager and N G W Cook (1976),Chapman and Hall, London
3. Geotechnology –Roberts , Pergamou Press ltd., Oxford
Reference Books:
1. Principles of Engineering Geology and Geotechniques – Krynine and Judd
2. Rock Engineering – Jhon A Franklin and Maurice b Dusseault, McGraw Hill
3. Rock mechanics for Engineers: Varma, B.P, Khanna Publishers
4. Rock mechanics & Design of structures: Obert, L & Duvall, W.I., John Wiley &Sons
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06 16CHT41 Group-6 SPECIAL PROBLEMS IN ROAD CONSTRUCTION
Exam Hours:03 Exam Marks:100
Module -1 Problems of construction of roads in marshy areas and weak / expansivesoils and water- logged - areas.
Various effective measures for solving theproblems, machinery required and method of construction. Control of water
table,capillary rise and seepage flow in road construction. Design and construction offilter drains and capillary cut-off.
Module -2 Methods of strengthening weak foundation soil, acceleration of consolidation andsettlement of compressible
embankment foundation, vertical sand drains -application, design and construction method.
Module -3 Problems in construction of high embankments, stability of foundation andembankment slopes. Stability of
hill slopes, control of erosion.
Module -4 Use of special materials such as geo-synthetics for drainage and in pavementlayers. Use of reinforced earth
retaining walls, Nailing Technique, Techniques ofpavement construction using recycled materials – cold and hot mix
recycling ofbituminous materials.
Module -5 . Special construction techniques - construction techniques of cell filled concretepavements – design,
economics and construction method, and its application. Roadconstruction on desert region and coastal areas, alternative
methods, roadconstruction on high altitudes, hilly and mountainous terrain.
Question paper pattern:
• The question paper will have ten questions.
• Each full question consists of 20 marks.
• There will be 2 full questions (with a maximum of four sub questions) from each module.
• Each full question will have sub questions covering all the topics under a module.
• The students will have to answer 5 full questions, selecting one full question from each module.
Reference Books:
1. R.M. Koerner “Designing with Geosynthetics”- 4th Edition Prentice Hall, New Jerssey, 1997.
2. IRC-75 “Guidelines for the design of High embankments”- IRC, 1979.
3. DSIR “Soil Mechanics for Road Engineers”– HMSO, London, 1954.
4. Leonards G.A. “Foundation engineering”- McGraw Hill Book Company, New York, 1962.
5. Cedgreen H.R. “Drainage of highway and airfield pavement”- John Willey and Sons.Inc., NewYork, 1974.
6. G. Kassiff M. Livnet. G. Wisemen “Pavements on Expansive clays”– Jerusalem AcademyPress, Jerusalem. Israel,
1969.
7. R.D. Krebs &R.D.Walker “Highway Materials”- McGraw Hill Book House, New York, 1971.
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08 16CSE41 GROUP-6 DESIGN OF CONCRETE BRIDGES
Exam Hours:03 Exam Marks:100
Module -1 Introduction: Historical Developments, Site Selectionfor Bridges, Classification of Bridges Forces on
Bridges. Bridge substructures: Abutments, piers andwing walls Balanced Cantilever Bridge: Introductionand
proportioning of components, Design of simplysupported portion and design of cantilever portion,design of articulation
Module -2..Box Culvert: Different Loading Cases IRC Class AATracked, Wheeled and Class A Loading, working out
the worst combination of loading, MomentDistribution, Calculation of BM & SF, StructuralDesign of Slab Culvert, with
Reinforcement Details.
Module -3 T Beam Bridge Slab Design: Proportioning ofComponents Analysis of interior Slab & CantileverSlab Using
IRC Class AA Tracked, Wheeled Class ALoading, Structural Design of Slab, withReinforcement Detail. T BeamBridge
Cross GirderDesign: Analysis of Cross Girder for Dead Load & LiveLoad Using IRC Class AA Tracked, Wheeled Class
ALoading A Loads, Structural Design of Beam, withReinforcement Detail.
Module -4 T Beam Bridge Main Girder Design: Analysis of MainGirder for Dead Load & Live Load Using IRC Class
AA Tracked, Wheeled Class A Loading UsingCOURBON’S Method, Analysis of Main Girder UsingHENDRY-
JAEGER and MORICE-LITTLE Method forIRC Class AA Tracked vehicle only, BM & SF for different loads,
Structural Design of Main Girder WithReinforcement Details
Module -5 .PSC Bridges: Introduction to Pre and Post Tensioning,Proportioning of Components, Analysis and
StructuralDesign of Slab, Analysis of Main Girder usingCOURBON’s Method for IRC Class AA tracked vehicle,
Calculation of pre-stressing force, cable profile andcalculation of stresses, Design of End block anddetailing of main
girder
Question paper pattern:
• The question paper will have ten questions.
• Each full question consists of 20 marks.
• There will be 2 full questions (with a maximum of four sub questions) from each module.
• Each full question will have sub questions covering all the topics under a module.
• The students will have to answer 5 full questions, selecting one full question from each module.
REFERENCE BOOKS:
1. “Essentials of Bridge Engineering”- D Johnson Victor, Oxford & IBH PublishingCo New Delhi
2. “Design of Bridges”- N Krishna Raju, Oxford & IBH Publishing Co New Delhi
3. “Principles and Practice of Bridge Engineering”- S P BindraDhanpat Rai & SonsNew Delhi
4. IRC 6 – 1966 “Standard Specifications And Code Of Practice For Road Bridges”-Section II Loads and Stresses, The
Indian Road Congress New Delhi
5. IRC 21 – 1966 “Standard Specifications And Code Of Practice For RoadBridges”-Section III Cement Concrete (Plain
and reinforced) The Indian RoadCongress New Delhi
6. IS 456 – 2000 “Indian Standard Plain and Reinforced Concrete Code ofPractice”- (Fourth Revision) BIS New Delhi
7. IS 1343 – “Indian Standard Prestressed Concrete Code of Practice”- BIS NewDelhi
8. Raina V.K., “Concrete Bridge Practice”- Tata McGraw Hill
9. Bakht B &Jaeggar, “Bridge Analysis Simplified”- McGraw Hill
10. Ponnuswamy. S, “Bridge Engineering”- Tata McGraw Hill.
11. Derrick Beckett, “An Introduction to Structural Design of ConcreteBridges”- Surrey University Press
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09 16CSE423 GROUP-6 THEORY OF PLASTICITY AND FRACTURE
MECHANICS
Exam Hours:03 Exam Marks:100
Module -1 PlasticityGeneral concept, yield criteria, flow rules for perfectly plastic andstrain hardening materials - simple
applications, Theories offailure. Plasticity models for concrete
Module -2..Linear Elastic Fracture mechanicsBasic modes of fracture, Griffith theory of brittle fracture, Irwin’s
modifications for elastic-plastic materials, theories of linear elasticfracture mechanics, stress intensity factors, fracture
toughnesstesting.
Module -3 Elasto-plastic fracture mechanicsCrack-tip plasticity and in metals. Mixed mode problems andevaluation of
critical fracture parameters
Module -4 Fatigue damage theories,Fatigue test, endurance limit, fatigue fracture under combinedloading, fatigue
controlling factors, cumulative fatigue damageconcepts.
Module -5 . Fracture of ConcreteReview of concrete behaviour in tension and compression, Basicframeworks for
modeling of quasi-brittle materials, discrete crackconcept/Smeared crack concept. FE Concepts and applications.
Question paper pattern:
• The question paper will have ten questions.
• Each full question consists of 20 marks.
• There will be 2 full questions (with a maximum of four sub questions) from each module.
• Each full question will have sub questions covering all the topics under a module.
• The students will have to answer 5 full questions, selecting one full question from each module.
Reference Books:
1. Valliappan S. "Continuum Mechanics Fundamentals" (1982), Oxford IBH, ND. New Delhi.
2. Broek, D., "Elementary Engineering Fracture Mechanics", 4th edition,MartinusNijhoff (1987).
3. Venkataraman and Patel “Structural Mechanics with introduction toElasticity and Plasticity” – Mcgraw Hill, 1990.
4. T. L. Anderson, Fracture Mechanics- Fundamentals and Applications,inath. L.S., Advanced Mechanics of Solids, Tata
McGraw-ltd., New Delhi Hill Publishing Co
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11 16CTM41 GROUP-6 TRANSPORTATION INFRASTRUCTURE
DESIGN
Exam Hours:03 Exam Marks:100
Module -1.Functional Classification of Highway System; Design Controls – Topography, Drivercharacteristics, Vehicle
Characteristics, Traffic, Capacity and Level of Service, Design Speed.Objectives of Geometric Design, Cross Section
Elements: Design specifications; PavementSurface characteristics – Skid Resistance, Road Roughness; Camber,
Objectives, designstandards. Specifications for hill roads.
Module -2. Horizontal Alignment of Roads: Sight Distances – Stopping Sight Distance, Overtaking SightDistance and
Intermediate Sight Distance ; Objectives of horizontal curves; Super elevation;Extra- widening on Curves; Transition
Curves – Objectives and Design. Transition Curve settingmethods, Introduction to MX Roads software.
Module -3. Vertical Alignment of Roads: Gradients – Types of Gradients, Design Standards; VerticalCurves – Summit
Curves, Valley Curves and Design criteria for Vertical Curves; Importance ofSight Distances for Horizontal and Vertical
Curves ; Combination of Vertical and HorizontalCurves – Grade Compensation.
Module -4. Geometric Design of Intersections : Types of Intersections; Design Principles for Intersections;Design of At-
grade Intersections – Channelization, Objectives; Traffic Islands and Designstandards; Rotary Intersection – Concept,
Advantages and Disadvantages; Grade separatedInterchanges – Types, warrants and Design standards.
Module -5 .Miscellaneous Elements: Requirements of Pedestrians; Pedestrian facilities on Urban Roads;Cycle Tracks –
Guidelines and Design standards; Bus bays –Types and Guide lines; Design ofOn-street and Off street Parking facilities
– Guidelines for lay out Design, Traffic Signs andMarkings.
Question paper pattern:
• The question paper will have ten questions.
• Each full question consists of 20 marks.
• There will be 2 full questions (with a maximum of four sub questions) from each module.
• Each full question will have sub questions covering all the topics under a module.
• The students will have to answer 5 full questions, selecting one full question from each module.
REFERENCE BOOKS:
1. AASHO, “A Policy on Geometric Design of Highways an d Streets', AmericanAssociation of State Highway and
Transportation Officials, Washington D.C.
2. Principles and Practice of Highway Engineering, L.R.Kadiyali and N.B.Lal, Khanna,2007.
3. Khanna S.K. and Justo, C. E. G. `Highway Engineering', Nem Chand and Bros.,2000.
4. DSIR, `Roads in Urban Areas', HMSO, London.
5. Jack E Leish and Associates, `Planning and Design Guide: At-Grade Intersections'.Illinios.
6. Relevant IRC Codes & Publications
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13 16WLM424 GROUP-6 GLOBAL WARMING AND CLIMATE CHANGE
Exam Hours:03 Exam Marks:100
Module -1. Introduction: Radiative forcing, Earth Albedo, Irradiance, Energy budget. Scientificprinciples- warming earth
and Principle of thermodynamics
Module -2. Green-House Effect as a Natural Phenomenon, Green House Gases GHGs) andtheir Emission Sources and
sinks of C02, Methane, Nitrous oxides, carbon cycledisequilibrium, Global Warming Potential (GWP) of GHGs
Characterization & Classification of atmospheric pollutants,–description and applicationof point, line and areal sources.
Module -3. Climate change- Climate change trends. Components of climate change process, Ozonelayer depletion and its
control,
Impacts of climate change: Global and India, Temperature Rise, Sea Level rise, CoastalErosion and landslides, Coastal
Flooding, Wetlands and Estuaries loss Impact of oceancurrent on global climate, EL-NINO & LA-NINA effects
Module -4. Kyoto Protocol: Importance, Significance and its role in Climate Change
Carbon Trading - Mechanisms, Various Models (Indian) Global and Indian Scenario
Module -5 .Cleaner Development Mechanisms: Various Projects related to CO2 EmissionReduction.
Alternatives of Carbon Sequestration: Conventional and non-conventional techniques ,Role of Countries and Citizens in
Containing Global Warming
Question paper pattern:
• The question paper will have ten questions.
• Each full question consists of 20 marks.
• There will be 2 full questions (with a maximum of four sub questions) from each module.
• Each full question will have sub questions covering all the topics under a module.
• The students will have to answer 5 full questions, selecting one full question from each module.
Reference Books:
1. Barry R.G., and Chorley R.L., “Atmosphere, Weather and Climate”, 4th Edition, ELBSPublication.
2. Bolin B., “Carbon Cycle Modelling”, John Wiley and Sons Publications.
3. Corell R.W., and Anderson P.A., “Global Environmental Change”, SpringlerVerlog Publishers.
4. Francis D., “Global Warming: The Science and Climate Change”, Oxford University Press.
5. Frame B., Medury Y., and Joshi Y., “Global Climate Change: Science, Impact and Responses”.
6. Linden E.,, “The Winds of Change: Climate, Weather and the Destruction of Civilizations”,Simon and Schuster
Publications.
7. MintzerI.M.,“Confronting Climate Change, Risks, Implications and Responses”, CambridgeUniversity Press.
8. Srivatsava A.K., “Global Warming”, APH Publications.
9. Wyman R.L., “Global Climate Change and Life on Earth”, Chapman and Hall Publications.
10. Yadav, Chander and Bhan, “Global Warming: India’s Response and Strategy”, RPH Publications
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14 16CTE423 Group-6 APPLICATIONS OF SOFT COMPUTING
TECHNIQUES
Exam Hours:03 Exam Marks:100
Module -1. Introduction, need for soft computing techniques, components of soft computing
Module -2. Artificial Neural Networks (ANN), types of ANN and learning algorithms, tasks performed by ANNBasic
concepts of feed forward neural networks, perceptron learning rule, back propagation learning algorithm,application of
feed forward ANN for function approximation and prediction, limitations of feed forward neuralnetworks, applications
of feed forward neural networks in Hydrology, Water Resources and EnvironmentalEngineering
Module -3.Hebbian learning and Hopfield networks, pattern association, radial basis function networks, Kohonen
networks and self organisation maps, applications of ANN in pattern classification.
Module -4. Information and uncertainty, Chance versus ambiguity, Classical sets and fuzzy sets, Logic and reasoning,
Fuzzy set operations and fuzzy relations, Membership Functions, fuzzy numbers and fuzzy arithmetic.
Module -5 . Fuzzy Systems, fuzzy relations, fuzzy inference systems, Decision Making with Fuzzy Information, Fuzzy
Classification and Pattern Recognition, Neuro-Fuzzy SystemsEvolutionary computing, concepts of genetic algorithm,
components of genetic algorithm, Hybrid softcomputing techniques, Applications in Civil Engineering
Question paper pattern:
• The question paper will have ten questions.
• Each full question consists of 20 marks.
• There will be 2 full questions (with a maximum of four sub questions) from each module.
• Each full question will have sub questions covering all the topics under a module.
• The students will have to answer 5 full questions, selecting one full question from each module.
REFERENCE BOOKS:
1. Haykin, Neural Networks: A Comprehensive Foundation, Prentice Hall India, New Delhi, 2008
2. Jang, J.R, Sun Chuen-tsai, and MizutaniEiji, Neuro-Fuzzy and Soft Computing: A Computational Approach to
Learning
and Machine Intelligence, PHI Learning, 2009
3. Rajasekaran, S., and VijayalakshmiPai, G.A., Neural Networks, Fuzzy Logic and Genetic Algorithms – Synthesis
andApplications, Prentice-Hall India, New Delhi, 2003
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