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SYLLABUS FOR B. TECH CIVIL ENGINEERING (2014 Admissions)

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RK.UNIVERSITY

SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING

SCHEME AND SYLLABUS OF 4TH

SEMESTER

2016

B.TECH CIVIL ENGINEERING (2014-2018 Admission)


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Theory TutorialPractica

l

CV407 Surveying – II 3 0 2 4

CV408 Advanced Construction Technology 3 0 0 3

CV409 Building and Town Planning 3 2 2 5

CV410 Fluid Mechanics-II 3 0 2 4

CV411 Structural Analysis - II 3 2 0 4

CV412 Concrete Technology 3 0 2 4

Elective -I 3 2 0 4

TOTAL CREDIT 18 4 8 24

30

MA403

CV407

CV410

CV411

CV412

TEACHING SCHEME

Course Code Course Name

Teaching Hours

Credits

Fluid Mechanics-II

Structural Analysis - II

Concrete Technology

Total Hours

If Students select Engineering Mathematics - IV, then they have to leave any one of the following

subjects-

Elective -I

Engineering Mathematics - IV

Surveying – II


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Course Title Surveying – II

Course Code CV407

Course Credit

Theory :03

Practical :01

Tutorial :00

Credits :04

Course Learning Outcome

After successful completion of the course students will be able to

Describe the parts of theodolite, their function and basic terms connected with the instrument and

perform various field surveys using theodolite.

Apply different methods to find horizontal distance and elevation from stadia observations and

calculate the reduced level of a point.

Understand the basic concept of satellite-based positioning system.

Describe the basic principle of various EDMs

Understand and recognize Surveying errors

Calculate the requirements for setting out curves using various methods.

Detailed Syllabus SECTION - I

Sr.

No.

Name of chapter & details Hours Allotted

1 Theodolite Survey: Theodolite and types, Fundamental axes and parts of a transit theodolite, Uses of theodolite, Temporary adjustments of a transit theodolite, Measurement of horizontal angles – Method of repetitions and reiterations, Measurements of vertical angles, Prolonging a straight line by a theodolite in adjustment and theodolite not in adjustment

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2 Tacheometry

Basic principle, Types of tacheometric survey, Tacheometric equation for horizontal

line of sight and inclined line of sight in fixed hair method, Anallactic lens in external

focusing telescopes, Moving hair method and tangential method.

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3 Trigonometric Leveling

Determination of elevation of objects when the base is accessible and inaccessible by

single plane and double plane method, Distance and difference in elevation between

two inaccessible objects by double plane method.

06

4 Electronic Distance Measurements

Principles & Instruments used. Salient features of Total Station, Advantages of Total

Station over conventional instruments, Application of Total Station. Introduction to

GIS and GPS.

03

Section – II

5 Photogrammetry

Principles, Photo-Theodolite. Aerial Photogrammetry, Stereoscopy and parallax and

their applications, Field-Work, Plotting from air photographs, and Applications of air

Surveys.

06

6 Errors

Mistakes; Cumulative & Compensating Errors, Probability Curve; Principle of Least

Squares; Probable Errors; R.M.S. Value; Weighted Observations. Adjustments of a

Trilateration Network.

05

7 Curve Setting

(Simple curves)

Curves – Necessity – Types, Simple curves, Elements, Designation of curves, Setting

out simple curves by linear methods, Setting out curves by Rankine’s deflection angle

method. Numerical problems

(Compound and Reverse curves)

Compound curves, Elements, Setting out of compound curves, Reverse curve

between two parallel straights (Equal radius and unequal radius).

(Transition and Vertical curves)

Transition curves, Characteristics, Length of Transition curve, Vertical curves –

Types

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Term Work: Term work shall be based on the above mentioned course content.


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Instructional Method and Pedagogy:

Lectures will be conducted with the aid of multi-media projector, blackboard, OHP etc. Assignments based on course contents will be given to the students at the end of each unit/topic and will be evaluated at regular interval

Minimum five experiments shall be there in the laboratory related to course contents

Reference Books:

1. S.K. Duggal, Surveying Vol. II, 2nd Edition, New Delhi: Tata McGraw-Hill Publishing Company, 2004

2. K.R. Arora,Surveying Vol. I, 11th Edition, New Delhi, Standard Book House, 2010

3. K.R. Arora,Surveying Vol. II, 11th Edition, New Delhi, Standard Book House, 2010

4. K.R. Arora, Surveying Vol. III, 10th Edition, New Delhi, Standard Book House, 2011

5. Dr. B.C.Punmia, Ashok Kr. Jain, Arun Kr. Jain, Surveying Vol-I,16th Edition, New Delhi :Laxmi

Publications(P) Ltd., 2005

6. Dr. B.C.Punmia, Ashok Kr. Jain, Arun Kr. Jain, Surveying Vol-II,15th Edition, New Delhi :Laxmi

Publications(P) Ltd., 2005

7. N.N. Basak, Surveying and Levelling, New Delhi:Tata McGraw-Hill Education Pvt. Ltd, 2004

List of Experiments

1. Measure horizontal angles with method of repetition.

2. Measure horizontal angles with method of reiteration.

3. Measure vertical angles of different stations using theodolite.

4. Determine Tachometric constants using horizontal and inclined line of sight.

5. Determine elevation of points and horizontal distance between them by Tacheometric surveying

6. Determine gradient of given length of road by Tacheometric survey.

7. Set a simple curve using linear perpendicular offsets from long chord

8. Set a simple curve using offsets from chords produced.

9. Set a simple curve using Rankine’s deflection angle method.

10. Demonstrate the functioning of Total station.

Faculty Defined Experiments

Extensive survey project

11. Water supply and Sanitary project

12. Highway Project

Student Defined Experiments

13. Prepare detailed drawings for the project 11 and 12.

14. Prepare detailed report for the project 11 and 12.


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Additional Resources

N. P. T. E. L lecture series:

Dr. A.K. Gosain, IIT Delhi, http://nptel.ac.in/courses/105102015/6

Dr.OnkarDikshit, IIT Kanpur, http://nptel.ac.in/courses/105104100/2

Dr. Bharat Lohani, IIT Kanpur, http://nptel.ac.in/courses/105104101/

Prof. J.K. Ghosh, IIT Roorkee, http://nptel.ac.in/courses/105107122/ Websites:

www.asce.org

www.engineeringcivil.com

www.ice.org

www.aboutcivil.com


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Course Title Advance Construction Technology

Course Code CV408

Course Credit

Theory : 03

Practical : 00

Tutorial : 00

Credit : 03

Course Learning Outcomes

After completion of the course students will be able to:

• Understand the new technologies used in construction field and use of different types of

tools, plants and equipment used in construction industry.

• Apply the knowledge of different philosophies in different types of structures.

• Understand and analyze the phenomenon of earthquake engineering, its effects & design

considerations

• Understand the special methods of maintenance, pre maintenance, suitable measures etc.

• Relate the theories with the practical problems in the actual field.

Detailed Syllabus

Section – I

Sr.

No. Name of chapter & details

Hours

Allotted

1 Pile Foundations

Introduction, uses, selection of pile, types of piles, pile spacing, group of piles, efficiency

of group of piles, pile cap and pile shoe, load tests on piles, pile driving, pulling of piles,

loads on piles, causes of failures of piles, pile driving formulas.

06

2 Coffer Dams

Definition, uses, selection of coffer dams, types of coffer dams, design

features of coffer dams; leakage prevention, economic height.

05

3 Caissons

Definition, uses, construction material, types of caissons, loads on caisson, design

features of caissons, floating of caissons, cutting edges, sinking of caisson, tilting of

caisson, caisson diseases.

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Field Visit: Field visits based on course content are suggested.


• Lectures will be conducted with the aid of multi-media projector, blackboard, etc.

• Assignments based on course contents will be given to the students at the end of each unit/topic and will be evaluated at regular interval.

• Small project will be given based on site visit.

• Surprise tests/Quizzes/Seminar/Tutorials will be conducted.

• The course includes field work, where students have an opportunity to build an appreciation for the concepts being taught in lectures.

Reference Books:

1. W. B. McKay, “Building Construction – Volumes 1, 2, 3, and 4,” 5th Edition, Orient Longman, UK,

1993.

2. S.P. Arora & S.P. Bindra, Building Construction,6th. Bindra, Dhanpat Rai & Sons, 2009.

3. B.C. Punamia, Building Construction,10thEdition,Laxmi Publications Pvt Limited, 2008.

4. S. C. Rangwala, “Building Construction”, 27th Edition, Charotar Publishing House, Anand, 2009.


http://nptel.ac.in/courses.php?disciplineId=105


www.sefindia.org

www.indiabix.com

4 Control of Ground Water in Excavations

Methods- pumping, well points, bored wells, electro-osmosis, injections with cement,

clays and chemical, freezing process, vibro-flotation.

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Section – II

5 Temporary Works

Form work for R.C.C. wall, slab, beam and column, Centering for arches of large spans

and dams, design features for temporary works, Slip formwork, False work for bridges,

Specialty form work.

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6 Construction of Earthquake Resistant Buildings

Planning of earthquake resistant building, Construction of walls –provision of corner

reinforcement, Construction of beams and columns. Base isolation

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7 Special Structures

Tall structures, Spatial structures, Pre-stressed structures.

04

8 Demolition of structure: Methods and Safety. 03

http://nptel.ac.in/courses.php?disciplineId=105

http://www.engineeringcivil.com/

http://www.indiabix.com/


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Course Title

Building And Town Planning

Course Code CV409

Course Credit

Lecture :03

Practical :01

Tutorial :01

Credits :05


After Successful completion of the above course, students will be able to:

Understanding the basic fundamentals of Town Planning Scheme (TPS) and its usage.

Developing the Urban and Suburban areas, typically analyzing land use compatibility as well as

economic, environmental and social trends.

Developing the plan for a community (whether commercial, residential, agricultural, natural or

recreational), urban planners must also consider a wide array of issues such as sustainability, air

pollution, traffic congestion, crime, land values, legislation and zoning codes.

Understanding the optimum usage of available resource for the development of the city.

Detailed Syllabus Section – I

Sr No. Name of chapter & details

Hours Allotted

1. RESIDENTIAL BUILDING DRAWING: Introduction, standard guidelines for building drawing, building drawing- general planning aspects, line diagram, standard dimensions for various building units according to IS 1256, building laws.

08

2. FOUNDATION PLAN:

Introduction, steps for the construction of foundations, foundation plan, general guidelines for foundation plan, examples and sketches. Elements of Perspective Drawing: Types of perspectives, birds-eye-view, and methods of

drawing perspectives.

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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zoning


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3 FURNITURE ARRANGEMENTS AND DRAINAGE PLAN Requirements of furniture and standard dimensions, sanitary lines and traps.

05

SECTION-II

Sr No. Name of chapter & details

Hours Allotted

4 PLANNING OF BUILDING: Principles of planning- Aspects of planning within and with respect to surroundings, Planning of buildings from different fields of human activities viz. habitation, Education, Health, Recreation, Industry and Transportation, Spatial and land use planning, Modular planning, selection of appropriate materials and techniques of construction. Human settlement Theories

08

5 BUILDING BYE-LAWS: Objectives, importance of bye-laws, F.S.I., Principles underlying building bye laws, rules governing light, parking, fire, water supply etc.

05

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6 TOWN PLANNING:

Introduction and requirements of town planning, Definition of Plan and different types of planning, what is Urban Planning, Civil Survey, purpose, type, data required and presentation, Elements of city plan- Zoning, land use zoning and height zoning, growth of towns and Town planning scheme, Control of haphazard development. Industry: Priorities, classification, industrial estates, Redevelopment, slum clearance scheme, master plan. Concept of green building design: Introduction, necessity and elements. What is a policy and Scheme and its types (JNNURM, RAY etc) and Landscaping Architecture Drawings.

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7 AUTOCAD: Draw plan of Residential Building, Public Building. Lab hours


Instructional Method and Pedagogy

1. Lectures will be conducted with the aid of multi-media projector, black board, OHP etc. 2. Assignments based on course content will be given to the students at the end of each

unit/topic and will be evaluated at regular interval. 3. Surprise tests/Quizzes/Seminar/Tutorials will be conducted. 4. The course includes tutorials, where students have an opportunity to build an appreciation

for the concepts being taught in lectures.

List of Drawings:


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(A) Five A1Size Drawing sheet:

1. Residential Planning: Two storied Building: Plans, elevation, section, lay-out plan, key plan, site plan, area table, schedule of opening. Scale- 1:100.

2. Public Building: Ground Floor plan, typical floor plan, elevation, section, lay-out plan, key plan, site plan, area table, schedule of opening.

3. Working Drawing: sheet should accommodate mini five types with sectional details. ( Furniture plan, Drainage lay out, Toilet Detail, Kitchen detail, Electrical plan etc.)

4. Perspective Drawing: Two point perspective of sheet -1 planning. 5. Landscaping drawing.

(B) Assignments based on above course: 1.Assignment -1: Principles of Planning & Architecture 2. Assignment -2: Building Bye laws 3. Assignment -3: Town Planning

Faculty Defined Experiments

1. Presentation on topic defined by faculty.

Student Defined Experiments

1. Model Making-Residential building Model, Community model, and Landscaping model.

Reference Books:

1. M.G Shah, C M kale and S Y Patki, Building Drawing with an integrated approach to Built

Environment, 4th-Edition ,New Delhi: Tata- McGraw-Hill Education publishing company,2002

2. S C Rangwala, Town Planning, 27th-Edition, Anand: Charotar publishing House Pvt. Limited, 2014

3. Dr.N. Kumara Swamy and A. Kameswara Rao, Building Planning and Drawing,6th-Edition,

Anand:Charotar Publishing House Pvt. Limited:2012

4. S. Kaleem A. Zaidi and Suhail Siddiqui, Drawing and Design of Residential and Commercial Buildings,

Standard Publishers,2011

5. Gurucharan Singh, Building Planning, Designing and Scheduling, 5th-Edition, New Delhi: Standard

Book House, 2011.

6. Y.S. Sane, Planning and designing building, 11th-Edition, New Delhi: Allies Book Stall, 2012.

7. G.K.Hiraskar, Town planning, 11th-Edition, New Delhi: Dhanpatrai& Sons publisher, 2012.

8. National Building Code-New Delhi, 2005.

Additional resources:

N.P.T.L. Lecture Series www.engineeringcivil.com

9. Dr. B.C.Punmia, Ashok Kr. Jain, Arun Kr. Jain, Building Construction, 10th Edition, New Delhi

:Laxmi Publications(P) Ltd., 2012

10. C.B. Kukreja, K. Kishore, Ravi Chawla, Material Testing Laboratory Manual, 3rd Edition, New Delhi:

Standard Publishers Distributors, 2011

11. Sushil Kumar, Building Construction, 19th Edition, New Delhi: Standard Publishers Distributors, 2014



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Course Title Fluid Mechanics -II

Course Code CV410

Course Credit

Lecture : 03

Practical : 01

Tutorial : 00

Total : 04

Course Objective

On completion of the course, the student will be able to:

Understand the types of flows occur in open channels

Design open channel flow for most economical channel sections like rectangular, trapezoidal and

circular sections

Compute flow profiles in channel transitions and analyze hydraulic transients

Apply dimensional analysis for problems in fluid mechanics

Recognizing the flow of turbo machinery

Understand the working proportions of hydraulic machines

Determine and apply the characteristics of pumps and turbines

Select the type of turbine required with reference to available head of water and discharge

Detailed Syllabus SECTION - I

Sr. No. Name of chapter & Details Hours

Allotted

1 Compressible Fluid Flow:

Introduction, Basic relation of thermodynamics ,Continuity, Energy and Momentum

equation, Propagation of elastic wave due to compression of fluid ,velocity of sound ,

Mach number and significance, Shock waves.

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2 OPEN CHANNEL FLOW :

Comparison with pipe flow, Classification of flow, uniform flow – Equations for

uniform flow such as Chezy’ s , Manning’ s and Bazin formulae for uniform flow, Most

efficient and economical channel section – Circular. Rectangular, and Trapezoidal

channel sections, Velocity distribution in Open channels, Conveyance, Normal depth,

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1. At the beginning of course, the course delivery pattern, prerequisite of the subject will be discussed.

2. Lectures will be conducted with the aid of multi-media projector, black board, OHP etc.

3. Attendance is compulsory in lectures.

4. Assignments based on course content will be given to the students at the end of each unit/topic and will

be evaluated at regularly.

5. Surprise tests/Quizzes/Seminar/Tutorials will be conducted.

The course includes a visit of different plants related to fluid application.

Hydraulic exponents for uniform flow, Determination of normal depth and velocity,

Specific energy and Specific force diagrams , Critical flow, Hydraulic exponent for

critical flow, Channel transitions , Venturi, Standing wave and Parshall flumes.

3 NON-UNIFORM FLOW:

Dynamic equation for G.V.F., Mild, Critical, Steep, horizontal and adverse slopes-

surface profiles-direct step method. Rapidly varied flow, hydraulic jump, energy

dissipation.

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Section – II

4 HYDRAULIC MACHINES

Impact of jet: Introduction, impulse-momentum principle, jet impingement upon a

stationary flat plate, force exerted by a jet on a hinged plate, jet impingement upon a

moving flat plate, jet impingement at the centre of a vane, jet impingement upon a

stationary vane with jet striking tangentially at one tip, jet impingement upon a moving

vane with jet striking tangentially at one tip, jet propulsion of ships.

Impulse and reaction turbines : Pelton turbine, work done and efficiency of a Pelton

wheel, effective head, available power and efficiency, design aspects of Pelton wheel,

radial flow impulse turbine, Francis turbine, working proportions of Francis turbine

runner, propeller and Kaplan turbines, draft tube, unit quantities, specific speed and

normal relationships, scale effect, cavitation.

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5 PUMPS :

Classification and selection criterion, pump applications, centrifugal pumps,

classification of centrifugal pumps, pressure changes in a pumps, velocity vector

diagrams and work done, vane shape, pumps losses and efficiencies, pressure rise in

the impeller, minimum speed of pump to deliver liquid, design considerations, loss of

head due to reduced or increased flow, multistage pumps, similarly relations and

specific speed, cavitation and maximum suction lift, priming, performance

characteristics of centrifugal pumps, pump problems, axial flow pumps, bore hole

pump/ deep well pump/ submersible pump, operation of a reciprocating pump,

volumetric efficiency and slip, work and power input, effect of acceleration on

indicator diagram, effect of friction, effect of acceleration and friction, effect of air

vessels, centrifugal pumps versus reciprocating pumps, rotary displacement pumps.

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Students Learning Outcomes:

At the end of the course, the students will have a sound knowledge of the new trends and development

in fluid mechanics technology and fluid technology

Student will know about how to compare and similarities between model and prototype.

Reference Books:

1. R K Bansal , Fluid mechanics and hydraulic machines,

2. D S Kumar , Fluid mechanics and hydraulic machines, kataria and sons publication.

3. Frank M White, Fluid Mechanics , McGraw Hill Publication

4. Dr. A.K. Jain, Fluid Mechanics, Khanna Publishers, New Delhi

5. P.N. Modi and S.M. Seth, Hydraulics and Fluid Mechanics, Standard Book House, New Delhi

6. K L Kumar, Engineering Fluid Mechanics, Eurasin Pub. House New Delhi

7. Victor L. Streeter, E. B. Wylie Fluid Mechanics , McGraw Hill Publication

8. VenTe Chow , Open Channel Hydraulics , McGraw Hill Publication

9. Hunter Rouse ,Engineering Hydraulics, John Wiley & Sons, New York


http://nptel.iitm.ac.in/

http://www.sciencedirect.com/

http://www.gobookee.net/

List of Experiments :-

1. Velocity distributions in open channel using Pitot tube. 2. Velocity distributions in open channel using current meter. 3. Calibration of Venturi flume and its submergence characteristics. 4. Establishment of sub critical, critical and supercritical flows in open channel. 5. Impact of jets on plane and curved surfaces 6. Main characteristics of Pelton wheel turbine 7. Main characteristics of Francis wheel turbine 8. Main characteristics of Kaplan turbine. 9. Operating characteristics of centrifugal pumps 10. Operating characteristics of reciprocating pumps

Student Define experiment 11. Model making 12. Case study on hydroelectric power plant.

Faculty Define experiment 13. Site/Lab visit 14. Case Study on characteristics of hydraulic jump.


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Course Title Structural Analysis - II

Course Code CV411

Course Credit

Lecture : : 03

Practical : 00

Tutorial : 01

Total : 04


After Successful completion of the above course, students will be able to:

1. Apply pertinent mathematical, physical and engineering mechanical principles to the system

to solve and analyze the problem.

2. Determine displacement components using Castigliano’s theorem & unit load method.

3. Calculate shear forces & bending moments for propped contrivers using consistent

deformation method

4. Analyze indeterminate continuous beams and portal frames using slope deflection method.

5. Analyze continuous beams, single and multistory with sway and non sway portal frames

using moment distribution method.

6. Understand the concept of plastic hinges and calculate the collapse load for different cases

of beams and frames.

7. Analyze beams, trusses and portal frames using Flexibility & Stiffness matrix method.


Sr.

No. Name of chapter & Details

Hours

Allotted

1 Energy Principles: Castigliano's Theorem I & II, Deflection of Statically Determinate & Indeterminate

Beams and Frames using Unit Load Method. Analysis of Statically determinate Beams by

Method of Consistent Deformation.

07

2 Slope Deflection Method: Analysis of Continuous Beams including settlement/rotation of support.

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Lectures will be conducted with the aid of multi-media projector, blackboard, OHP etc.

Assignments based on course content will be given to the students at the end of each

unit/topic and will be evaluated at regular interval.

Surprise tests/Quizzes/Seminar/Tutorials will be conducted.

The course includes field work, where students have an opportunity to build an

appreciation for the concepts being taught in lectures.

3 Moment Distribution Method:

Analysis of Continuous Beams & Simple Portal frames (sway and Non Sway) Using

Moment Distribution.

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Section – II

4 Analysis of Arches:

Analysis of Circular & Parabolic two Hinged and Fixed Arches.

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5 Stiffness Matrix Method:

Introduction to flexibility and Stiffness Method. Application of Stiffness Method System Approach to analyze Beams, and Plane Frames.

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6 Influence Lines: I.L. for statically determinate trusses, forces in members for udl and point loads, criteria

for maximum effect.

6

Term Work:

Term work shall consist of analytical solution of at least 30 numerical based on the course.


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Reference Books:

1. R.C. Hibbeler, Structural Analysis, 8th Edition, New Delhi: Pearson Education, March 2011.

2. S.S. Bhavikatti, Structural Analysis II, 4th Edition, New Delhi: Vikas publishing house pvt ltd, Second

reprint 2013.

3. T.S. Thandavmoorthy, Structural Analysis, 3rd Edition, New Delhi: Oxford University Press, 2012.

4. Robert D cook, David S Malkus, Michael E. Phelsa, Robert J. Witt, 4th Edition, New Delhi: Wiley

India Pvt. Ltd.

5. Daryl L Logan, A first course in the finite element method, 5th edition, New Delhi: Course

Technology.

6. C.S. Reddy, Basic Structural Analysis, 3rd Edition, New Delhi: Tata Mac Graw Hill, Aug 2010.

7. Dr R. Vaidynathan, Dr. P. Perumal, Structural Analysis Vol. II, 2nd Edition, New Delhi, Laxmi

Publication, 2006.

8. C.K. Wang, Intermediate Structural Analysis, 1st Edition, New Delhi: Tata Mac Graw Hill, 2011.

9. Stephen Themoshenko, Strength of Material- Part 1, 3rd Edition, New Delhi: CBS Publisher, 2010.

10. William Weaver, James M. Gere, Matrix Analysis of framed Structures, 3rd Edition, New Delhi: CBS

Publisher, 2011.


N.P.T.E.L. Lecture Series

Prof. P benrgi,Structural Analysis II, IIT Bombay, http://nptel.ac.in/courses/105101086/

Prof. L.S. Ramachandra, Prof. Sudhir kumar barai, (Energy Method of Analysis & Matrix

Method), IIT Kharagpur, http://nptel.ac.in/downloads/105105109/

Websites:

www.asce.org


http://nptel.ac.in/courses/105101086/

http://nptel.ac.in/downloads/105105109/

http://www.asce.org/



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Course Title Concrete Technology

Course Code CV412

Course Credit

Lecture : 03

Practical : 01

Tutorial : 00

Total : 04


Understand properties and role of various ingredients of concrete materials for desired

performance.

Analyze and evaluate stage wise various methods of concreting for final implementation as per

field conditions.

Perform various experiments on hardened concrete for their final acceptance or rejection

Understand various properties of concrete for overall structural performance behavior

Recognise the importance of durability of concrete for different exposure conditions

Design concrete mix for different grades of concrete as per Indian Standards for varying

properties of ingredients as per field conditions and constraints.


Sr

No. Name of chapter & details

Hou

rs

Allot

ted 1.

Introduction

Historical background, composition of concrete, general note on strength Mechanism,

current practice and future trends.

Cement

Chemical composition, hydration, heat of hydration, hydrated structure, various types of

cement, testing of cement as per Indian standard

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2. Aggregates

Function in concrete, classification, effect of geometry & texture, strength, mechanical

properties, moisture content, water absorption, bulking of sand, deleterious substances,

sieve analysis, various grading and grading requirements, sampling & testing as per

Indian Standards

04

3 Admixtures

Additives and admixtures, types, need and benefits Mineral admixture - Fly ash, silica

fume, blast furnace slag, and other pozzolanic materials.

Chemical admixtures - Accelerator, retarder, water reducing elements, plasticizer and

super-plasticizer, their functions and dosage.

04

4. Water: General Requirements & limiting values of impurities 02

5. Fresh concrete : Methods of mixing, transporting and placing of concrete. Workability

– Definition and need, factors affecting workability, various tests as per IS. Segregation

and bleeding, stiffening, re-tempering. Curing: necessity and various methods

05

SECTION-II

Sr

No. Name of chapter & details Hours

Allotted

6 Hardened concrete

Properties of hardened concrete and their measurement, Dimensional stability-

Testing of concrete on samples and testing of concrete in structure- Destructive,

semi-destructive & non-destructive tests (Rebound Hammer).

05

7 Elastic properties of Concrete

Factors affecting modulus of elasticity – Strength of concrete: w/c ratio –

gel/space ratio – Gain of strength with age. – accelerated curing tests – maturity

concept of concrete – effect of maximum size of aggregate on strength – relation

between compressive and tensile strength – revibration – high speed slurry mixing

– creep – shrinkage – factors affecting.

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8 Durability of concrete

Sulphate attack – methods of controlling sulphate attack. Durability of concrete in

sea water – action of organic acids, mineral oils, sugar etc. on hard concrete –

thermal properties of concrete – Fire resistance cracks in concrete–Remedies

06

9 Concrete mix design:

Principles of mix proportioning, over view of concrete mix design with ACI and

other codes, probabilistic parameters, factors governing selection of mix. IS

method of concrete mix design

04


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Reference Books:

1. A. M. Neville, Properties of Concrete ,5thEdition, New Delhi : Pearson Education, January 2012 2. M. S. Shetty, Concrete Technology , 1st 2005 Edition ,New Delhi: S Chand, December 2006 3. M. L. Gambhir , Concrete Technology,5th Edition , New Delhi: Tata McGraw hill , April 2013 4. P. Kumar Mehta , Concrete: structures Properties & materials, 3rd Edition, New York : Prentice-

Hall international , January 1986 5. Indian standard concrete mix proportioning - Guidelines (First revision) IS 10262:2009: Bureau of

India Standard, New Delhi, India 6. Handbook on concrete mixes (based on Indian Standards), SP: 23-1988: Bureau of Indian

Standards, New Delhi, India

List of Experiments :

1. Determine the fineness of cement by sieving and Blaine apparatus.

2. Determine and apply standard consistency of cement for its inputs in relevant tests.

3. Determine specific gravity of cement.

4. Determine soundness of cement.

5. Determine Initial and Final setting time for Ordinary Portland Cement.

6. Determine compressive strength of Cement.

7. Determine specific gravity and water absorption of fine and coarse aggregates.

8. Determine particle size distribution of the coarse and fine aggregates by sieve analysis.

9. Measure degree of workability of concrete by slump test.

10. Determine compressive strength of concrete for different mix using IS Code proportions.

Students Define Experiment 11. Determine the Degree of workability using compaction factor test 12. Formulate the mix design of concrete

Faculty Define Experiment 13. Determine the compressive strength of concrete by Nondestructive test with Rebound Hammer

apparatus.

14. Site Visit.

Term Work:

Term work shall be based on the above mentioned course content

.

Instructional Method and Pedagogy

1. Lectures will be conducted with the aid of multi-media projector, black board, OHP etc. 2. Assignments based on course content will be given to the students at the end of each

unit/topic and will be evaluated at regular interval. 3. Surprise tests/Quizzes/Seminar/Tutorials will be conducted. 4. The course includes tutorials, where students have an opportunity to build an

appreciation for the concepts being taught in lectures.


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Additional Resource

N.P.T.L. Lecture Series

Concrete Technology by Dr. B. Bhattacharjee IIT Delhi ,http://nptel.ac.in/courses/105102012/

Concrete Technology by Dr. Sudhir Misra IIT Kanpur,http://nptel.ac.in/courses/105104030/

INDIAN STANDARDS

IS 269:1989 – Specification for ordinary Portland cement, 33 grade Bureau of Indian Standards, New Delhi, India

IS 456:2000 Code of practice for plain and reinforced concrete Bureau of Indian Standards, New Delhi, India

IS 516:1959 Method of test for strength of concrete Bureau of Indian Standards, New Delhi, India

IS 2386(Part 3):1963 Methods of test for aggregates for concrete: Part 3 Specific gravity, density,

Bureau of Indian Standards, New Delhi, India

IS 2386(Part 5):1963 Methods of test for aggregates for concrete : Part 5 Soundness Bureau of

Indian Standards, New Delhi, India

IS 2386(Part 6):1963 Methods of test for aggregates for concrete : Part 6 Measuring mortar making

properties of fine aggregates Bureau of Indian Standards, New Delhi, India

IS 4926:2003 Ready mixed concrete – Code of practice Bureau of Indian Standards, New Delhi,

India

IS 1199:1959 Reaffirmed 2004 , Method of Sampling and analysis of concrete, Bureau of Indian

Standards, New Delhi, India

IS 9013:1978 Method of making, curing and determining compressive strength of accelerated

cured concrete test specimens Bureau of Indian Standards, New Delhi, India

IS 9103:1999 Specification for admixtures for concrete Bureau of Indian Standards, New Delhi,

India

IS 14858:2000 Requirements for compression testing machine used for testing of concrete and

mortar Bureau of Indian Standards, New Delhi, India




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