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301.  ADVANCED SURVEYING

 

        Teaching Scheme   Examination Scheme

                               Theory             Sessional  Prac/Oral

Theory    Tut/Prac   marks   Hrs     marks     marks                Term work             Total

 

   4              2                100      3     50        25                   25                        200

 

 

Theodolite Traversing: Theodolite - Precision, Measurements of Angles, Errors affecting angular measurements, Types of traverse, Orientation of traverse surveys, Theodolite traverse - Field work, Latitude, departure, Coordinate system of traverse, Adjustment of close traverse.

 

Plane Table Survey: Plane table accessories, Advantages & Disadvantages, Methods of plotting - Radiation, Intersection & Traversing.

 

Tacheometry: Tangential tacheometry, Stadia tacheometry, Use of tangential and stadia tacheometry, Horizontal staff tacheometry, self-reducing tacheometers.

 

Advanced Levelling & Contouring: Automatic levels, Booking of level books and R.L. computations, correction for curvature & Refraction, various types of levelling, trigonometric levelling, contour plotting using radial line & square grids, Precise levelling.

 

Computation of Areas & Volumes: Computation of area of regular & irregular boundary, Trapezoidal & Simpson’s rule, Electronic planimeters, computation of volume for earthwork in cutting & filling , capacity of reservoirs.

 

Curve Settings: Basic of Curves, Elements & Geometry, Designation of Curves, Problems in Curve location, setting out of circular and transition curves, vertical curves.

 

Hydrographic Survey: Significance of hydrographic survey, Tide gauges, sounding, Locations, Locating stations using sextants.

 

Introduction to Photogrammetry & Aerial Surveys: Photogrammetry, definitions, Principles of elevated & aerial photographs, methods of Photogrammetry, Interpretation of photographs, mirror stereoscope, Measurement of distance on photographs, Parallax bars, Remote sensing applications in construction technology.

 

Use of Survey in Construction Works: Setting out bridge elements, road alignment and grades, Dams etc. Use of surveying & leveling methods during construction of engineering works.

 

TERM WORK

 It shall consist of  the field works & drawings based on the syllabus.

 

Text Books

Surveying & leveling, Vol. I & II                           Kanetkar & Kulkarni

Surveying & leveling, Vol. I & II                          B.C.Punmia

Surveying & leveling                                            Duggal

References

Surveying & Leveling                                       S.C.Rangwala

Elements of Photogrammetry                           Paul R. Wolf

Advanced Surveying                                       V.Natrajan

Advanced Surveying                                                Agor

 

302. FLUID  MECHANICS

 

Teaching Scheme   Examination Scheme

                                               Theory                    Sessional      Prac/Oral

Theory    Tut/Prac      marks Hrs          marks                 marks                    Term work          Total

 

   4              2                  100       3           50      25                    25                    200

 

 

Properties of Fluids: Density,  Specific weight,  Specific  Volume,  Specific  Gravity, Viscosity, Surface tension, Capillary.

 

Pressure and its Measurement: Pascal’s Law,  Absolute  Pressure,  Gauge  Pressure,   Atmospheric Pressure, Vacuum Pressure, Manometer-various types.

 

Hydrostatic Forces on Surfaces:  Total  pressure,  centre  of pressure,  vertical,  horizontal  and inclined plane surfaces, concept of Buoyancy, meta-centric height.

 

Dynamics of Fluid Flow:   Equation  of  motion,  (Euler’s equation),  Bernoulli’s   Equation, Venturimeter,  Orifice meter, Notches and Pitot  tube, Relation equilibrium.

 

Pipe Flow System: Minor  and  major losses, Darcy Weisbach equation,  Pipe  network, pipe  in  series  and  parallel,  compound  pipe, Laminar flow, concept of boundary layer.

 

Dimensional and Model Analysis: Primary and secondary units, dimensional   homogeneity, Buckingham’s  theorem, dimensionless numbers, introduction  to model analysis.

 

Flow in Open Channel: Stable & unstable channel, uniform, non-uniform, laminar and   turbulent flow, critical section, specific energy, most economical  section, Hydraulic jump.

 

TERM WORK

It  shall consist of at least eight experiments and associated tutorial problems based on the syllabus.

 

TEXT BOOK

Fluid mechanics and Hydraulic machinery                                                  Modi and Seth

 

REFERENCES

Fluid mechanics and Hydraulic machinery                                                 R.K.Bansal

Fluid mechanics and Hydraulic machinery                                                 Arora

1500 problems in Fluid mechanics                                                        Subramanya

Open channel flow                                                                                   Subramanya

Open channel flow                                                                                   Ranga Raju

Fluid Mechanics                                                                                    Streeter

 

 


303. ELEMENTS OF GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERING

 

Teaching Scheme   Examination Scheme

                                                Theory                   Sessional          Prac/Oral

Theory   Tut/Prac      marks     Hrs      marks                 marks                     Term work       Total

 

   5               2               100           3           50      25                        25             200

 

 

Introduction to Geology: The earth as planet, scope of geology, Geological studies for engineers. Formation of  rocks & soil.

 

Structural Features of Rocks: Basic terms, folds, joints, faults, unconfirmities, overlap stratification, outcrop, dip, etc.

 

Study of Rocks: Classification of rocks, igneous, sedimentary, metamorphic rocks & their composition, texture & structure, Engineering properties of rocks.

 

Geological Investigations: Various methods of geological investigations, mapping. Interpretation of reports, case studies.

 

Introduction to Soil Mechanics: Definition, soil as construction material, limitations of soil mechanics.

 

Soil Properties: Soil as three phase system, related properties, index properties, Atterberg limits, classification of soils & field identification, soil structure and mineralogy, soil-water properties.

 

Permeability: Permeability, Factors affecting permeability, measurement of permeability, coefficient of permeability of common soils , Quick conditions.

 

Compaction: Definition, Compaction, methods, standard and modified compaction tests, determination of dry density & optimum moisture contents, factors affecting compaction.

 

Shear Strength: Definitions, different shear tests, interpretation of results, shear strength parameters & theory, shear strength of cohesive & non-cohesive soils.

 

Term Work

It shall consist of at least eight experiments based on the syllabus.

 

Text BookS

Geotechnical Engineering                                                   C Venketramiah

Engineering & General geology                                    Prabin Singh

 

References

Text Book of geology                                            P. K. Mukherjee

A text book of soil Mechanics                                    Shamsher Prakash

Soil Mechanics                                      Lambe & Whitman

Engg. properties of soil                                  Shashi Gulati

Soil Engg. in theory & practice                                  Alam Singh

Soil Mechanics & Foundation Engineering                          B.C. Punmia

Basic soil Mechanics                                          R. Whitlow

Fundamentals of soil Mechanics                          D.M. Taylor

Soil mechanics for Engineers                                Spangler 

 

 

304.    MATHEMATICS - II

 

Teaching Scheme   Examination Scheme

                                                Theory             Sessional  Prac/Oral

Theory Tut/Prac      marks      Hrs            marks     marks Term work      Total

 

   4          -                        100           3           50          -         -      150

 

 

      Fourier Series: Periodic functions, Dirichlet’s conditions, Fourier series, Euler’s formulae, Fourier  expansion of periodic functions with period  2Õ , Fourier series of even and odd functions , Fourier series of periodic functions with arbitrary periods,  Half range  Fourier series.

 

Laplace Transforms: Motivation, Definition, Linearity property, L.T.  of  elementary functions, Shifting theorem, Inverse Laplace transforms ,  Laplace transforms of derivatives and  integrals, Convolution theorem, Application of  Laplace  transforms in solving ordinary differential equations, Laplace transforms of periodic, unit step and impulse function.

 

Ordinary differential equations: Linear differential equation of  higher order with constant coefficients,  method of variation of parameters, higher order linear differential equation with variables coefficients  (Cauchy’s and Legendre forms),  simultaneous linear differential  equation, model for the real world problems and their  solutions, in particular ,  modeling of electric  circuits,  Deflection of  beams,   Free oscillations,  forced oscillations,  Resonance,  Solution of  Bessel and Legendre  equations by series method,  Definition and properties like   Recurrence relations, orthogonality.

 

Partial Differential  equations: Formulation of partial differential   equations. Directly integrable equations, Models of Engineering problems leading to first order P.D.E.’s, Lagrange’s   equation, Solution of special type  of first order P.D.E.’s,  Homogenous linear equations with  constant coefficients,  Application of partial differential equations,  Boundary value problems and method of seperation  of variables,  Modeling of  vibration of a stretched string-one dimensional wave  equation.

 

Numerical  Methods: Motivation,  errors :  truncation  error , rounded off error,  absolute error, relative error and percentage error , solution  of algebraic  and transcendental  equations by Newton-Raphson, bisection, false position and iteration and extended iteration methods, Convergence  of these  methods.

 

TEXT BOOKS

Higher Engineering Mathematics                                          B.S.Grewal

Applied Mathematics, Vol. I  & II                                         Wartikar & Wartikar

Engineering Mathematics                                                      Dhavan & Shrivastav              

 

 


305.  ADVANCED CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS

 

Teaching Scheme   Examination Scheme

                                               Theory             Sessional  Prac/Oral

Theory Tut/Prac      marks    Hrs       marks     marks Term work      Total

 

   3              0                100                     50          -         -      150

 

 

Introduction: Introduction to basic building materials, Introduction to soil, Stone, Lime, Cement, Timber, Aggregate, Mortar, Brick with their uses.

 

Bricks and Blocks : Substitution  for bricks: Concrete block, Fly-ash bricks, Sand lime or calcium silicate bricks., Specially  shaped  bricks, Facing   bricks, Heavy  duty  bricks, Perforated   bricks, Hollow bricks, Sewer bricks, Acid resistant bricks, Refractory bricks

 

Metals: The use of metals in civil engineering, general types, Structural steel (Plain   carbon steel, Notch  ductile  steels, Selection   of  structural  steel,  Corrosion  protection   of steel),Concrete reinforcement, High tensile steel, High  tensile bolt  steel,  Railway  steels, Steel  forging, Steel  and  Iron casting, Cast  steels, Cast Irons, Bearing  pads, Aluminum  with casting alloys and applications, Copper, Zinc, Lead,  Commercial forms of metals .

 

Polymers: Polymers in Civil Engineering, Structural plastics, Pipes, PVC pipes, tiles etc., Polymer membranes, Permeable membranes, Fabric Structures, Coatings,   Adhesive,  Polymer  concrete ,Other uses, Epoxy and Resins.

 

Glass and Insulating Materials: Introduction, Types of glass, Suitability and use of glass, glass wool, Thermal Insulation, Types  of  insulating materials  with  their suitability, Sound  Insulation, Types  of acoustical materials with their suitability.

 

Bituminous Materials: Introduction, Binder mixtures ( cutback & emulsion,  rubberized binders,  binder mixtures for roads, pitch) ,Bitumen  blends, Permittivity of bitumen , Bituminous road materials.

 

Finishes: Cladding, Glazing, Paint, Varnishes, Distempering, White washing, Lamination, Finishing of surface with Concrete and mortar, False ceiling.

 

Utilization of Waste: General, By-products use as Cement Replacement: Coal ash, Rice husk ash, Silica fume. By-Product use as Aggregates Replacement: Blast furnace slag, Fly ash, Bottom ash, Boiler slag,  Reclaimed  concrete, Anthracite coal refuse.

 

Miscellaneous: Use of coir, Ferro-cement, Fiber concrete with steel fibers, glass   fibers,  asbestos fibers, synthetic fibers, Natural fibers, Sealant, Cost aspect and  Environmental consideration in construction, Mud  as construction material, Aggregates  for Road & Airport  runways, Ballast  for railways.

TEXT BOOKS

Civil Engineering materials                                                  Neil Jackson & Ravindra K. Dhir

Civil Engineering materials                                                Technical Teachers Training Institute  

Engineering Material                                                            S.C.Rangwala

 

REFERENCES

Journal of construction management                         NICMAR

Civil engineering & construction review             CE & CR

Construction materials purchase

Materials for Civil & Highway Engineers                         Derucher Korfiatis Ezeldin

306.  COMPUTER APPLICATION - I

 

Teaching Scheme   Examination Scheme

                                                Theory             Sessional  Prac/Oral

Theory Tut/Prac      marks      Hrs            marks     marks Term work      Total

 

   -             4                  -                 -            -        50        50     100

 

 

Introduction: Introduction to computer and its accessories viz.  monitor,  keyboard, CPU, printer, Plotter, mouse, digitizer etc., use of DOS  commands  for operating files, copying, making and changing directories etc.  

 

MS Excel: An overview of workbooks, Entering text, values, dates and times, selecting ranges, saving Work book, working with multiple workbook.  Efficient data display, calculations, printing, sorting data, list basics, filtering records, fancy formatting, plotting charts, customizing charts, creating and supporting tables, creating the estimate worksheet, completing the estimate, Civil Engineering Applications.

 

AutoCAD: Introduction to AutoCAD, its advantages and limitations, Drawing commands viz. point, line, circle, arc, polyline etc.  To draw elemental drawings. Utility commands viz. save, status, limits, units, files, and menu. Edit  and  Inquiry commands viz. erase,  copy,  move  mirror, change, break, extend.   Display commands and  Drawing aids  viz.  zoom,  pan,  view, redraw, regenerate, fill, and array. Layer commands, colour commands, linetype, LT scale,  style, fonts, block, wblock, insert. Dimensioning commands - leader, text, dim, dim1 etc. Attributes  and  base  link commands  viz.  attdef,  attdisp, attedit. Slide commands viz. mslide, slide and Customization of menu.3D commands viz. vpoint, hide, elevation, 3D-view, 3D-poly, Civil Engineering Applications.

 

TERM WORK

Use of EXCEL in civil engineering applications for bill preparation, quantity calculations, costing etc.Plan, elevation and/ or section of a typical Residential/Public/ Industrial building using  AutoCAD application.

 

TEXT BOOKS

Mastering Excel                                                                        Chester

Illustrated AutoCAD                                                       Schlieve

 

REFERENCES

Mastering AutoCAD                               George Omura

Inside AutoCAD                                      Racker & Rice

The ABCs of Excel 97                              Gene Weisskopt

 

 

 

 

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