Laxmi Institute of Technology, Sarigam · Caissons: Definition, uses, construction material, types of caissons, loads on caisson, design features of caissons, floating of caissons,

Laxmi Institute of Technology, Sarigam

Approved by AICTE, New Delhi; Affiliated to Gujarat Technological University, Ahmedabad

GUJARAT TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY

CIVIL ENGINEERING (06)

ADVANCED CONSTRUCTION AND EQUIPMENTS

SUBJECT CODE: 2160601

B.E. 6thSEMESTER

Type of course: The core subject of civil engineering.

Prerequisite: Study of building construction.

Rationale: The study of advanced construction and equipments is necessary for civil engineers..

Teaching and Examination Scheme:

Teaching Scheme Credits Examination Marks Total

Marks L T P C Theory Marks Practical Marks

ESE

(E)

PA (M) ESE (V) PA

(I) PA ALA ESE OEP

3 1 0 4 70 20 10 30 0 20 150

Content:

Sr.

No.

Content Total

Hrs.

%

Weightage

1 Module - I 20

Pile Foundations:

Introduction, uses, selection of pile, types of piles, pile cap and pile shoe, pile

driving methods, micro piling, causes of failures of piles, Heaving ofpiles 04

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, shifting of caisson, caisson diseases

04

2 Module – II 10

Diaphragm wall construction

Introduction, uses, site selection criteria 01

Coffer Dams:

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

of coffer dams, leakage prevention, economic height

02

Control of Ground water in Excavations:

Methods-pumping, well points, bore wells, electro-osmosis, injections 02

with cement, clays and chemical, freezing process, vibro- flotation.



3 Module - III 20

Form work

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

Construction of tall structures.

Materials of tall structures. Structural system for tall structures.

Methods of construction of tall structures.

Demolition of Structure:

Demolition, taking down, dismantling, methods, safety.

04

03

01

4 Module – IV 10

Construction Equipment :

1. Mechanization in Construction: Importance of construction

equipments their classification, selection and contribution rate of

production (Output), Owning and operatingcost.

2. Engineering fundamentals : Related to performance ofIC engines,

rimpull, drawbar pull, Coefficient of traction, Gradability.

02

03

5 Module – V 20

Excavating equipments :

Selection, basic parts, operation, factors affectingoutput

Tractors and related equipment: Bulldozers, Rippers,Scrapers

Excavating Equipment: Power shovels, Draglines, Hoes, Clam shells

and trenchingmachines.

08

6. Module - VI 20

Hauling and conveying equipments:

Belt conveyor system : Terminology, Classification, Components,

Power requirement estimation anddesign.

Hauling and lifting equipment: Trucks, wagons, cranesetc.

Pile boring / drivingequipment

Concrete Batchingplant

Tunnel Boringmachines

Crushers

Air compressors

Drilling and blastingequipments

08



Suggested Specification table with Marks (Theory):

Distribution of Theory Marks

R Level U Level A Level N Level E Level C Level

30 40 30 0 0 00

Legends: R: Remembrance; U: Understanding; A: Application, N: Analyze and E: Evaluate C:

Create and above Levels (Revised Bloom’s Taxonomy)

Note: This specification table shall be treated as a general guideline for students and teachers. The actual

distribution of marks in the question paper may vary slightly from above table.

Reference Books:

1. Building Construction byB.C.Punamia

2. Building Construction byS.C.Rangwala

3. Building Construction by GurucharanSingh

4. Heavy Construction by Vazirani&Chandola

5. Construction, Planning, Equipment and Methods byR.L.Peurifoy

6. Building Construction By Dr. Jha& S.K.Sinha

7. Hand book of Heavy construction: O’Brien, Havers&Stubb

8. Construction Engineering and Management ByS.Seetharaman

9. Construction Equipment and Its Management By S CSharma

10. Construction Equipment By JagdishLal

11. Construction equipment and its planning and application By Mahesh Verma Metropolitan Book Co.,

Course Outcome:

After learning the course the students should be able to:

1. Supervise the heavy constructionsites.

2. Understand the working principle and use of variousequipments

3. Select appropriate construction equipments for desired constructionworks.

4. Execute the operations of Demolition of structures withsafety.

5. Erect the false work for Bridges and form work for Heavystructures

List of Tutorials:

There shall be at least one construction site visit and students shall prepare visit report.

1. The student shall visit the construction failure site and investigate the reasons of failureunder supervision

of facultymember.

2. Student shall actually observe the working of construction equipment and work out the out putof

equipment from site observations the and compare it with that claimed bymanufacturer.

3. The student shall work out the number of trucks required for hauling earth continuously with zero waiting

period at sites requiring heavy excavation and hauling ofearth

4. Workout owning and operating cost from fieldobservations.

5. Contact the construction equipment manufacturer visit the factory and suggest their views in a visit report.



6. Work out how much money is saved daily by employing machines at construction

sites,instead of labourforce.

Major Equipment:

Working models of various construction equipments.

List of Open Source Software/learning website:

http://www.equipmentworld.com/www.constructionequipment.com

ACTIVE LEARNING ASSIGNMENTS: Preparation of power-point slides, which include

videos, animations, pictures, graphics for better understanding theory and practical work –

The faculty will allocate chapters/ parts of chapters to groups of students so that the entire

syllabus to be covered. The power-point slides should be put up on the web-site of the

College/ Institute, along with the names of the students of the group, the name of the faculty,

Department and College on the first slide. The best three works should submit to GTU.

http://www.equipmentworld.com/

http://www.equipmentworld.com/



ASSIGNMENT: 1

Piles

Name of Subject : Advanced Construction Equipments

Date : 06/01/2018

Subject Code : 2160601

Date of Submission:-12/01/2018

Name & Sign of Subject In-charge:Ritu A. Singh

Sr.

No. Name of Question Remarks

1 What is pile foundation? State the situation in which pile foundation are preferred.

2 Types of pile? Explain in brief.

3 What is cast-in-situ concrete pile? Explain button bottom pile & simplex piles.

4 Write a short note on pile spacing.

5 Write a short note on loads on piles.

6 Explain causes of failure of pile.

7

Write a difference between a. Cast-in-situ pile & precast pile b. End bearing piles & friction pile

8

A precast RCC pile is driven by stream hammer weight of hammer is 40 KN. The stock length of hammer is 9 m. which result in average penetration of 0.6cm in the last few blows of hammer. Determine safe allowable loads on the pile.



ASSIGNMENT: 2

Caissons


Date : 27/01/2018


Chapter/Unit: 2

Sr.


1 What is caisson? Describe uses of caissons and various shape of caisson.

2 Write a short note on types of caisson & explain in brief pneumatic with figure.

3 Write a difference between pneumatic caisson & open caisson.

4 What is floating of caisson? Write various components of caisson with figure.

5 What is tilting of caisson? Write a precautions and remedial measure to rectify, tilting of caisson and explained any one method with figure.

6

Write a short note on caisson disease.

Date of Submission:-30/012018

Name & Sign of Subject In-charge :Ritu A. Singh



ASSIGNMENT: 3

Diaphragm and coffer dam


Date : 02/02/2017




Sr.


1 What is diaphragm wall construction method of construction of diaphragm walls?

2 Describe site selection criteria for diaphragm walls construction.

3 What is coffer dam and its uses?

4 Explain in brief selection of coffer dam.

5 Enlist different type of coffer dam and explain in brief single wall coffer dam.

6 Explain the design features of coffer dam.

7 How will you prevent leakage of coffer dam?



ASSIGNMENT: 4

Ground water excavation method


Date : 15/02/2017



Name & Sign of Subject In-charge: Ritu A. Singh

Sr.


1 State various method of pumping to control of ground water and excavation & explain deep wall system.

2 What is dewatering? Explain various method of bore well with figure.

3. Explain Ditches & Sumps, vacuum method & Freezing process with fig.

3 Explain electro-osmosis method.



ASSIGNMENT: 5

Form Work


Date : 13/03/2017


Sr.


1 What is form work? State the requirement of good form work.

2 Write a short note on form work for column with neat sketch.

3 Write a short note on material used for form work.

4 Write a short note on stripping time for removal of formwork for different structural members.

5 What do you mean by arch? Explain in brief different types of arches with figure.

6 Explain in brief centering detail for the arches for small span and long span.

7 Discuss design features of temporary works.

8 Briefly explain slip formwork.

9 Write advantages and disadvantages of slip formwork.

10 Write a short note on a false work for bridges.





ASSIGNMENT: 6

Tall structures


Date : 22/02/2017




Sr.


1 What is tall structure? Discuss important point to be consider while constructing tall structure.

2 Discuss various material used for tall structure. Explain in brief types of aggregates.

3 What is pre-stressed concrete? Give the advantages and disadvantages of the pre-stressed concrete.

4 What is plaster and explain its types?

5 List name of any 10 tall structure of India and explain any 2 structure

6 List name of any 10 tall structure of world and explain any 1 structure.



ASSIGNMENT: 7

Demolition


Date :28/03/2018




Sr.


1 What is demolition? Explain necessity of demolition.

2 Enlist various method of demolition. Explain machine demolition in detail.

3 Explain implosion techniques of demolition.

4 Which points should be consider during the procedure of safe demolition of structure?



ASSIGNMENT: 8

Introduction to construction equipment


Date : 01/04/2018


Sr.


1 Needs and important of machineries for the construction.

2 Classification of construction equipment.

3 Selection of equipment and important points considered for selection of equipment.

4

Different between

Standard equipment & special equipment Preventive maintenance & break-down maintenance

5 Factor affecting owing & operating cost.

6 Short note on Rim pull, draw bar pull and gradability.


Name & Sign of Subject In-charge: : Ritu A. Singh



ASSIGNMENT: 9

Belt conveyor system


Date : 07/04/2018


Sr.


1

Write a short note on

a.) Dumpers

b.) Trailors or Wagons

c.) Belt feeder

2 Enlist hoisting equipment and explain each with figure.

3 In which situations the belt conveyors are used? Explain advantages and

disadvantages of belt conveyors.

4 Describe the basic parts and operation of a belt conveyor with detailed sketch.

Date of Submission:- 10/04/2018




ASSIGNMENT: 10

Hauling and conveying equipments


Date : 13/04/2018


Sr.


1 Explain pile boring and driving equipments.

2

Write a Short note on:

a. Jack hammer

b. Short drills

c. Diamond drills

d. Impact crusher

e. Rotary compressors

f. Hard rock tunnel boring machine

3 Describe features and working principle of Jaw Crusher.

4 What is tunnel boring machine? What are its uses and advantages?





Academic Year 2018-19

Centre Code: 086 Examination : Mid Semester -1 Examination Branch: Civil Engineering Semester: VI Sub Code: 2160601 Sub: A.C.E Date:30-01-2019 Time: 9:00-10:00 Marks: 20

Q.1 Write short note on sand piles with its advantage and disadvantage? 03

Q.2 What are the different types of hammer used for pile driving with its advantage? 03

Q.3 What is Pneumatic caissons? Where it is adopted? Describe procedure for sinking. 04

Q.4 What is caisson sickness or diseases? What are its causes? What are the precautions

to be taken to avoid caisson diseases?

05

Q.5 Explain in detail the Ohio river type cofferdam? 03

Q.6 Define cofferdam and its uses. 02

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