3year Syllabus

Syllabus
ThirdYearB.Tech.
CivilEngineering
CharotarUniversityofScience&Technology
FacultyofTechnology&Engineering
DepartmentofCivilEngineering
EffectiveFrom:201112
Authoredby:Charusat
CHAROTAR UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY (CHARUSAT)

TEACHING & EXAMINATION SCHEME FOR B TECH PROGRAMME IN CIVIL ENGINEERING
Teaching Scheme
Sem
Course
Code
Course Title
Contact Hours
Theory
Practical
Credit
Theory Practical
SemSem 5
Examination Scheme
Total
Total
Internal
External
Internal
External
CL301 Transportation Engineering - I
30
70
25
25
150
CL302 Structural Analysis - II
30
70
25
25
150
CL303 Geotechnical Engineering - I
30
70
25
25
150
& Town
Planning
CL304 Building
B ildi
T
Pl i
30
70
50
50
200
CL305 Environmental Engineering - II
30
70
25
25
150
CS 301 Professional Communication - I
30
70
25
25
150
36
29
950
CL306 Transportation Engineering - II
30
70
25
25
150
CL307 Structural Analysis - III
30
70
25
25
150
CL308 Geotechnical Engineering - II
30
70
25
25
150
CL309 Construction Planning & Management
30
70
25
25
150
CL310 Irrigation & Hydraulic Structures
30
70
25
25
150
25
25
50
25
25
150
36
29
Sem- 6
CL 311 Domain based Software Training

CS 302 Professional Communication - II
30
70
950
CONTENT
Semester 5
Sr No
Subject Code Name of Subject
Page No
CL301
Transportation Engineering - I
01-06
CL302
Structural Analysis - II
07-10
CL303
Geotechnical Engineering - I
11-16
CL304
Building & Town Planning
17-21
CL305
Environmental Engineering - II
22-26
CS301
Professional Communication - I
27-30
Semester 6
Sr No
Subject Code Name of Subject
Page No
CL306
Transportation Engineering - II
31-36
CL307
Structural Analysis - III
37-40
CL308
Geotechnical Engineering - II
41-45
CL309
Construction Planning & Management
46-50
CL310
Irrigation & Hydraulic Structures
51-56
CL311
Domain based Software Training
57-58
CS302
Professional Communication - II
59-62
CHAROTAR UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY

FACULTY OF TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING
DEPARTMENT OF CIVIL ENGINEERING
CL 301: TRANSPORTATION ENGINEERING - I
B TECH 5TH SEMESTER (CIVIL ENGINEERING)
Credits and Hours:
Teaching Scheme
Theory
Practical
Total
Hours/week
Marks
100
50
150
Credit
5
A. Objective of the Course:
Transport being one of the key infrastructures of a nation, wherein the nations
economy is reliant upon how well the nation is served by highways especially, the
eventual aim of this subject is to incorporate psychological perception of learning and
reasoning of engineering aspects of highway field into Engineers in general.
The subject involves the application of scientific and technological principles of

planning, analysis, design and management to highway engineering.
B. Outline of the Course:

Sr. No.
Title of the Unit
Minimum
Number of Hours
04
Highway Introduction, Planning & Development
Highway Alignment & Surveys
03
Highway Geometric Design
10
Traffic Engineering
10
Highway Materials
05
Highway Construction
05
Highway Drainage & Maintenance
08
Design of Pavements
10
Highway Economics & Finance
05
Total Hours (Theory): 60
Total Hours (Lab): 30
Total Hours: 90
C. Detailed Syllabus:
1.
Highway Introduction, Planning & Development
1.1
Role of transportation in national development
1.2
Different modes of transportation
1.3
Characteristics of road transport
1.4
Historical development of roads
1.5
Highway planning in India, IRC
1.6
Twenty year road plans & salient features
1.7
Classification of roads
Highway Alignment and Surveys
2.1
General
2.2
Engineering surveys for highway location
2.3
Highway drawings & reports
2.4
Highway project in brief
Highway Geometric Design
3.1
Introduction
3.2
Highway cross section elements
3.3
Sight distance
3.4
Design of horizontal alignment
3.5
Design of vertical alignment
Traffic Engineering
4.1
Introduction
4.2
Traffic characteristics
4.3
Traffic studies
4.4
Traffic control & regulation
4.5
Intersection types, warrants and movements
Highway Construction Materials
5.1
Subgrade soil
5.2
Stone aggregates
5.3
Bituminous materials
5.4
Cement
5.5
Tests to be performed on each material
Highway Construction
2
04 Hours
07%
03 Hours
05%
10 Hours
17%
10 Hours
17%
05 Hours
08%
05 Hours
08%
6.1
Construction of earthen roads
6.2
Construction of gravel roads
6.3
Construction of water bound macadam roads
6.4
Construction of bituminous roads
6.5
Construction of cement concrete roads
6.6
Joints in cement concrete pavements
Highway Drainage & Maintenance
7.1
Importance of highway drainage
7.2
Surface drainage
7.3
Subsurface drainage
7.4
Drainage of slopes & erosion control
7.5
Pavement failures
7.6
Maintenance techniques
7.7
Strengthening of existing pavements
Design of Highway Pavements
8.1
Introduction
8.2
Factors considered in design
8.3
Design of flexible pavement using GI, CBR & IRC methods
8.4
Design of rigid pavement using IRC method
8.5
Design of joints in cement concrete pavement
Highway Economics & Finance
9.1
Introduction
9.4
Highway projects administration & finance
08 Hours
13%
10 Hours
17%
05 Hours
08%
D. Instructional Method and Pedagogy:
At the start of course, the course delivery pattern, prerequisite of the subject will be
discussed.
Lectures will be conducted with the aid of multi-media projector, black board, OHP
etc.
Attendance is compulsory in lectures and laboratory which carries 5 Marks

weightage.
Two internal exams will be conducted and average of the same will be converted to
equivalent of 15 Marks as a part of internal theory evaluation.
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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. It carries a weightage of 5 Marks
as a part of internal theory evaluation.
Surprise tests/Quizzes/Seminar will be conducted which carries 5 Marks as a part of

internal theory evaluation.
The course includes a laboratory, where students have an opportunity to build an

appreciation for the concepts being taught in lectures.
Experiments/Tutorials related to course content will be carried out in the laboratory.
E. Students Learning Outcomes:

On the successful completion of this course
The students will get a diverse knowledge of highway engineering practices applied to
real life problems.
The students will learn to understand the theories and practical aspects of highway
engineering along with the design and management applications.
F. Recommended Study Material:

Text Books:
1. Khanna, S.K. & Justo, C.E.G., Highway Engineering, NemChand & Bros, Roorkee
(U.A).
2. Kadiyali, L.R., Traffic Engineering & Transport Planning, Khanna Publishers, New
Delhi.
Reference Books:
1. Sharma, S.K., Principles, Practice and Design of Highway Engineering, S. Chand &
Co., New Delhi.
2. Kadiyali, L.R. & Lal, N.B., Principles & Practices of Highway Engineering, Khanna
Publishers, New Delhi.
Web Materials:
1. http://www.cdeep.iitb.ac.in/nptel/Civil%20Engineering/Transportation%20Engg%20I
/TOC.htm
Other Materials:
1. IRC 37 Guidelines for Design of flexible Pavements, IRC, New Delhi, 2001.
2. IRC 67 Code of Practice for Road Signs, IRC, New Delhi 2001.
3. IRC: 58, 2002: Guidelines for the Design of Plain Jointed Rigid Pavements for
Highways, IRC, N. Delhi, December, 2002.
LIST OF EXPERIMENTS
Experiment
No.
Name of Experiment
TEST ON SUBGRADE SOIL
California Bearing Ratio Test

TESTS ON AGGREGATE
Aggregate Crushing Test
Aggregate Impact Test
Los Angeles Abrasion Test
Shape Tests
Specific Gravity & Water Absorption Test

TESTS ON BITUMEN
Penetration Test
Ductility Test
Flash & Fire Point Test
10
Softening Point Test
11
Specific Gravity Test
12
Viscosity Test

CL 302: STRUCTURAL ANALYSIS II
Credits and Hours:
Teaching Scheme
Theory
Practical
Total
Hours/week
Credit
5
Marks
100
50
150

The main objectives of the course are
To learn and practice the analysis process to be involved in designing various

structural components used in professional structural engineering.
To prepare the students to identify and formulate an engineering problem and to

develop a solution.
To make students recognize the different structural systems and their range of
applications.

Sr. No.
Title of the Unit
Minimum
Number of Hours
06
Strain Energy
Energy Principle
08
Fixed and Continuous Beam
10
Consistent Deformation
08
Influence Line for Indeterminate Structure
10
Cables and Suspension Bridges
10
Thick Cylinders
08
Total Hours: 90
1
Strain Energy
1.1
Introduction: Elastic strain energy
1.2
Resilience
1.3
Strain Energy in members
1.4
Energy of dilation and distortion
1.5
Maxwells theorem of Reciprocal deflections
Energy Principle
2.1
Introduction: Strain Energy
2.2
Strain energy stored in linear elastic systems
2.3
Castiglianos theorems
2.4
Computation of displacements of statically determinate beams,
06 Hours
10%
08 Hours
13%
10 Hours
17%
08 Hours
13%
10 Hours
17%
10 Hours
17%
trusses and frames by unit load method

2.5
Analysis of indeterminate structures-beams, trusses, frames and

two hinge arches
Fixed and Continuous Beam
3.1
Statically determinate and indeterminate structures
3.2
Degree of static indeterminacy
3.3
Advantages and disadvantages of indeterminate structures
3.4
Computation of fixed-end actions for various types of loads and

secondary effects
3.5
Analysis of propped cantilever beams.
Consistent Deformation
4.1
Introduction
4.2
Statically indeterminate beams
Influence Line for Indeterminate Structure
5.1
Muller-Breslau's principle
5.2
Steps for obtaining I.L for reaction and internal forces in propped
cantilever and continuous beam
5.3
Qualitative I.L for rigid jointed structures having higher degree of

statically indeterminacy.
Cables and Suspension Bridges
6.1
Introduction: Cables and Cable Bridge

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6.2
General Cable Theorem
6.3
Cable under uniformly distributed loads
6.4
Suspension Bridge
6.5
Suspension bridge with three-hinged stiffening girder
Thick Cylinders
7.1
Introduction
7.2
Derivation of Lames equations
7.3
Calculation of radial longitudinal and hoop stresses and strains due
08 Hours
13%
to internal pressure in thick cylinders
discussed.
etc.

weightage.


Minimum 7 tutorials which include solution of minimum 5 numerical under each head
will be carried out in laboratory.
Students will be able to understand the fundamentals of structure and various methods
of Analysis.
Students recognize the role of professional societies in developing new structural

software and updating current knowledge.
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Students are able to identify and formulate an engineering problem and to develop a
solution.
Students recognize the need for technical updating on a continuing basis, since the
course emphasizes on the changing nature of software.

Text Books:
1. Junarkar, S.B. and Shah, H.J., Mechanics of Structures Vol. II, Charotar Publishing
House.
2. Negi, L.S. and Jangid, R.S., Structural Analysis, Tata McGraw Hill.
3. Vazirani, V.N. and Ratwani, N.M., Analysis of Structures, Khanna Publishers.
Reference Books:
1. Gere and Timoshenko, Mechanics of Materials, CBS Publishers.
2. Hibbler, R.C., Mechanics of Materials, Pearson Education.
3. Wang, C.K., Intermediate Structural Analysis, Tata McGraw Hill.
4. Reddy, C.S., Basic Structural Analysis, Tata McGraw Hill.
5. Rethaliya, R.P., Structural Analysis I, Atul Prakashan.
6. Jangid, R.S., Structural Analysis, Tata McGraw Hill.
7. Devdas Menon., Structural Analysis, Narosa Publishers.
Web Materials:
1. http://www.nptel.iitm.ac.in/courses.php?branch=Civil
2. http://www.nptel.iitm.ac.in/video.php?courseId=1053
3. http://www.nptel.iitm.ac.in/courses/Webcoursecontents/IITDelhi/Mechanics%20Of%20Solids/index.htm
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CL 303: GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERING - I
Credits and Hours:
Teaching Scheme
Theory
Practical
Total
Hours/week
Marks
100
50
150
Credit
5
G. Objective of the Course:

To make students aware of various type of soil with their basic index properties and
classifications.
To make the students aware about the behavior of soil under compaction and shearing
force.
H. Outline of the Course:

Sr. No.
Title of the Unit
Minimum
Number of Hours
02
Introduction
Origin and Evolution of Soil
03
Index Properties and Their Measurements
08
Particle Size Analysis
06
Soil Structure and Classification
06
Permeability and Seepage
08
Compaction
07
Shear Strength
10
Consolidation
10
Total Hours: 90
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I. Detailed Syllabus:
1
Introduction
1.1
Brief history, earlier studies, need for soil engineering studies
1.2
Soil as an engineering materials
1.3
Scope and limitation of geo-technical engineering in civil
02 Hours
03%
03 Hours
05%
08 Hours
13%
06 Hours
10%
06 Hours
10%
engineering
2
Origin and Evolution of Soil
2.1
Geological cycle, physical and chemical agencies for soil
2.2
Formation-residual, transported, cumulose, alluvial, marine and

lacustrine, loess and colluvial soils
2.3
General characteristics of different types of soils
2.4
Overview of different types of soils in Gujarat / India
Index Properties And Their Measurements
3.1
Constituent of soil, phase diagram, water density and unit weight
3.2
specific gravity, void ratio and porosity, degree of saturation, air

voids and air content, zero air void curve, specific surface
3.3
Inter-relationships of above properties, measurements of the

above properties
Particle Size Analysis
4.1
Size and nomenclature of soil particles as per BIS, sieve analysis,

sedimentation analysis
4.2
Particle size distribution curve and its uses
Soil Structure And Classification
5.1
Soil Structure, shape of the particles, texture and structure of the

soil
5.2
Types of the structure, properties, conditions for the formation of

different structures
5.3
Soil Consistency: Consistency limits and its determination,

different indices, field moisture equivalent, activity, sensitivity &
thixotropy of soil
5.4
Soil classification based on origin constituents, classification

based on a structure, need for engineering classification, field
classification and related practice, grain size distribution and
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consistency limit, other systems of classification, measurements

of grain size distribution and consistency limit
5.5
Free water and held water, structural water and absorbed water,
capillary, water, total stress, neutral stress and effective stress
Permeability and Seepage
6.1
Purpose-Darcys law and its range of validity, co-efficiency of
08 Hours
13%
07 Hours
12%
10 Hours
17%
10 Hours
17%
permeability, seepage velocity

6.2
Factors influencing permeability co-efficient, applicability to

stratified deposits, concepts of effective stress, quick sand
phenomenon, seepage pressure and piping,
6.3
Introduction of flow net, tests for determination of coefficient of

permeability in field and laboratory.
Compaction
7.1
Process definition, theory of compaction, factors influencing

compaction
7.2
Field compaction, control of compaction in embankment, effect

of compaction in engineering, properties, relative density
7.3
Laboratory compaction test, quality control tests (C.C. and sand

replacement, nuclear and proctor penetrometer), determination of
relative density
Shear Strength
8.1
Purpose, Mohr-Coulombs shear strength parameters, and stressstrain behavior, Mohrs coulombs failure criteria
8.2
Terzaghi's effective shear parameter, factor influencing shear

parameters, pore pressure meters
8.3
Experimental techniques of total and effective shear parameters

in Lab , in-situ shear test
Consolidation
9.1
Compressibility
of
soil,
definitions
and
mechanism
of
consolidation, void ratio and effective stress relation

9.2
Compression of laterally confined soil, assumptions of

Terzaghi's one dimensional consolidation theory
9.3
Time factor, state of consolidation of soil (Unconsolidated, pre-
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consolidated, normally consolidated)

9.4
Consolidation settlement, rate of settlement for uniform pressure

increment in a clay layer, introduction to secondary consolidation
J. Instructional Method and Pedagogy:
discussed.
etc.

weightage.


K. Students Learning Outcomes:

On successfully completion of the course
Students will learn to evaluate soil properties by performing various experiments.
Students will develop skills to relate soil properties to workout theoretical soil
strength with confidence.
L. Recommended Study Material:

Text Books:
1. Arora, K.R., Soil Mechanics & Foundation Engineering, Standard Publicaiton, New
Delhi.
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2. Punamia, B.C., Soil Mechanics & Foundation Engineering; Laxmi Publication Pvt.
Ltd., Delhi.
3. Murthy, V.N.S., Soil Mechanics & Foundation Engineering, Sai Kripa Technical
Consultants, Bangalore.
Reference Books:
1. Singh Alam, Soil Engineering, Agion Publishers, Jodhpur.
2. Purshottam Raj, Geotechnical Engineering, Tata McGraw Hill Publication.
3. Purushothama, P. Raj, Soil Mechanics and Foundation Engineering, Pearson
Education.
4. Singh, Alam, Soil Mechanics & Foundation Engineering, CBS Publishers &
Distributors, New Delhi.
5. Taylor, D.W., Fundamentals of Soil Mechanics, Asia Publishing House, Mumbai.
6. Ranjan Gopal and Rao, A.S.R., Basic and Applied Soil Mechanics, New Age
International Prv. Ltd.
7. Braja Das, M., Principles of Geotechnical Engineering, Thomson Asia Pvt. Ltd.
Web Materials:
1. http://edudel.nic.in
2. http://bis.org.in/other/quake.htm
3. http://www.thepeninsulaneighborhood.com/ThePlan.html
4. http://www.historytution.com/indus_valley_civilization/town_planning.html
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LIST OF EXPERIMENTS
Experiment
No.
1
Name of Experiment
Moisture Content Test
Visual Identification and Specific Gravity
Sieve Analysis
Hydrometer Analysis
Liquid Plastic Limit Test
Shrinkage Limit Test
Proctor Compaction Test
Relative Density
In Situ Density-by Core Cutter
10
In Situ Density-by Sand Replacement.
11
Permeability Test: Constant And Variable Head
12
CBR Test
13
Consolidation /Odometer Test
14
Direct Shear Test
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CL 304: BUILDING & TOWN PLANNING
Credits and Hours:
Teaching Scheme
Theory
Practical
Total
Hours/week
Marks
100
100
200
Credit
6

To get maximum benefit from building and its services in terms of quality, timely
completion and cost-effectiveness.
To compile different aspects of Building Construction, Planning and Drawing of

residential buildings & Public Building.

Sr. No.
Title of the Unit
Building Drawing
Minimum
Number of Hours
06
Building Byelaws
04
Planning of a Residential Building
15
Planning of Public buildings and Multi-storied structure
06
Perspective Views
07
Introduction to Town Planning
08
Origin and Growth of Towns
04
Elements of City Planning
06
Slum
04
Total Hours: 120
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1
Building Drawing
06 Hours
10%
1.1
Introduction
1.2
Basic principles of planning & principles of architecture
1.3
Standard conventional signs and symbols & abbreviations
1.4
ISI nomenclature: size of scale, standard method of dimensioning
Building Byelaws
04 Hours
07%
Planning of a Residential Building
15 Hours
25%
3.1
Minimum size requirement
3.2
Methods of making line plan
3.3
Detailed drawing plan, elevation, sections
3.4
Working drawing of a building
Planning of Public Buildings and Multi-Storied Structure
06 Hours
10%
Perspective Views
07 Hours
12%
5.1
Introduction & technical terms
5.2
Classifications, elements of perspective
5.3
Examples
Introduction to Town Planning
08 Hours
13%
6.1
History, ancient planning in India
6.2
Objects & importance of town planning
6.3
Principles of town planning
Origin and Growth of Towns
04 Hours
07%
7.1
Horizontal growth, vertical growth
7.2
Satellite town, ribbon development, concentric growth
Elements of City Planning
06 Hours
10%
8.1
Circulation, zoning and land use, housing, landscape pattern,
04 Hours
06%
green belt
8.2
Elements of city planning & master plan
8.3
Town center, civic centers, shopping center
8.4
Town planning schemes Gamtal, revenue uurvey number
Slum
9.1
Definition, evils of slums, Slum improvement methods
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discussed.
etc.

weightage.


Minimum 4 numbers of A1 size drawing sheets will prepared based on above course
content.
Working drawing sheet should accommodate Minimum 5 types with sectional details.
Adopting scientific principles of construction management, quality management, cost

and time control student employed in practice.
Skill, specialization, experience, resourcefulness increases for engagement of

execution & supervision of project work
Ensuring inter-disciplinary co-ordinationation during construction.

Text Books:
1. Gurcharan Singh, Building Planning, Designing and Scheduling.
2. Rangwala, S.C., Town Planning, Charotar Publishing House, Anand.
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3. Hiraskar, G.K., Town Planning, Dhanpatrai & Sons, New Delhi.

Reference Books:
1. Sikka, V.B., Civil Engineering Drawing, S.K. Kataria & Sons.
2. Shah, M.G., Kale, C.M. and Patki, S.Y., Building Drawing, Tata Mcgraw Hill, New
Delhi.
3. Sane, Y.S., Planning and Designing Building.
4. General Development Control Regulations published by AUDA and GICEA.
5. National Building Code of India, Indian Standard Institution (ISI), 2005, New Delhi.
Web Materials:
7. http://www.vastu-design.com/india_homes.htm
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LIST OF EXPERIMENTS
No.
Tutorial 1
Sheet 1
Details
Conventional Signs & Symbols
Residential Planning:
Two Storied Building: Plans, Elevation, Section, Lay-Out, Plan, Key Plan,
Site Plan, Area Table, Schedule of Opening, Scale 1:100
Sheet 2
Public Building:
Ground Floor Plan, Typical Floor Plan, Elevation, Section, Lay-Out, Plan,
Key Plan, Site Plan, Area Table, Schedule of Opening
Sheet 3
Working Drawing:
Furniture Plan, Drainage Lay Out, Toilet Detail, Wood Work Detail,
Kitchen Detail, Electrical Plan, etc.
Sheet 4
Perspective Drawing:
Two Point Perspective Problem
Tutorial 2
Town Planning
Tutorial 3
Analysis of Housing Scheme

Give prepared layout of a housing scheme for finding out
Plot Area - %age Built Up Area - %age area for road - %area for common
plot - %age area of OTS - No of houses/unit - Unit plot size - Unit marginal
spaces
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CL 305: ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING - II
Credits and Hours:
Teaching Scheme
Theory
Practical
Total
Hours/week
Marks
100
50
150
Credit

To make the students familiar with waste management, methods of collection and
possible methods of treatment and its safe disposal without endangering the
environment.
To provide students with sufficient knowledge in fundamental theory and design of

conventional wastewater treatment facilities followed by the principles used to design
advanced wastewater treatments.
To Analyze and design waste management systems beginning with an overview of the
causes of environmental degradation and therby to relate the environmental
engineering practice with global contemporary issues and professional ethics.

Sr. No.
Title of the Unit
Minimum
Number of Hours
04
Waste Management Overview
Wastewater Engineering
26
Introduction to Solid Waste Management
10
Air Pollution
16
Introduction to Environmental Audit
04
Total Hours: 90
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1
Waste Management Overview
1.1
Sources of environmental contaminants
1.2
Classification of wastes based on their nature
1.3
Environmental impact of waste generation
Wastewater Engineering
2.1
Terminology in wastewater engineering
2.2
Sources and classification of domestic & industrial wastewater
2.3
Domestic wastewater characteristics: Physical, chemical and biological,
04 Hours
6.5%
26 Hours
44.0%
10 Hours
16.5%
estimating domestic wastewater discharge

2.4
Standards for effluent disposal and receiving water body
2.5
Sewage treatment:
(i) Physical unit operations:
Physical unit operations: screening, grit chamber, comminutors,
Sedimentation, filtration
(ii) Chemical unit processes:
Coagulation, flocculation, coagulants, coagulant aids, disinfection,
chlorination, its chemistry, chlorine handling and control, disinfection
by other methods water softening
(iii) Biological unit processes:
Bacterial growth and its kinetics, its applications to treatment systems,
aerobic treatments; trickling filter, suspended and attached growth
process, stabilization pond and aerated lagoons
(iv) Sludge treatment and disposal trickling filter, rotating
biocontactors, upflow anaerobic sludge digestion.
(v) Typical sewage treatment plant design
2.6
Introduction to industrial wastewater treatment and disposal
Introduction to Solid Waste Management
3.1
Importance of solid waste management
3.2
Quantity, composition and characteristics of domestic and municipal

solid waste.
3.3
Methods of solid waste collection

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3.4
Solid waste treatment composting, incineration etc.
Air Pollution
4.1
Air pollution Historical overview
4.2
Types and sources of air pollutants
4.3
Impacts of air pollution on human and environment and poverty.
4.4
Methods for air pollution control, equipments and safety
4.5
Standards for air quality.
Introduction
16 Hours 26.5%
to
Environmental
Impact
Assessment
and
4 Hours
6.5 %
Environmental Audit
5.1
Origin and framework of EIA
5.2
Environmental audit : Importance and team members
5.3
Policies and administrative control for environmental protection
discussed.
etc.

weightage.


A field visit related to waste water treatment plant will be carried out for further
understanding of subject. Report will be prepared by the students for the same.
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D. Students Learning Outcomes:

On the completion of the course one will be able:
To know about the design principles involved in treatment of municipal wastewater.
To identify, analyze and select the appropriate physical, chemical, and biological
parameters used for assessing waste characteristics.
To apply appropriate breadth and depth of skills in identification of engineering

problems designed with realistic constraints and Contribute to sustaining and
improving community.
To improve written communication and design skills by preparing a preliminary

design report detailing the design of a wastewater treatment plant.
E. Recommended Study Material:

Text Books:
4. Garg, S.K., Environmental Engg. Vol. I & II , Khanna Publications.
5. Peavy, Rowe and Tchobanoglous, Environmental Engg, Tata Mcgraw Hill.
Reference Books:
6. Birdie, G.S., Water Supply and Sanitary Engineering, Dhanpatrai & Co.
7. Dix, H.M., Environmental Pollution, Edward Arnold Publishers Limited.
8. Punmia, B.C., Environmental Engg. Vol. I & II, Laxmi publications.
9. Chaterjee, A.K., Environmental Engg, Khanna Publishers.
10. Harrison, R.M., Pollution Control, Springer Us/rsc.
11. Manual on Water Supply and Treatment, Ministry of works and housing, New Delhi.
12. Manual on Sanitary Engg. and Sewage Treatment, Ministry of works & housing, New
Delhi.
13. Steel, E.W. and McGhee, T.J., Water Supply & Sewerage, McGraw-Hill College.
Web Materials:
1. http://www.epa.gov
2. http://www.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in
3. http://nptel.iitm.ac.in
4. http://www.filtersource.com
5. https://dgserver.dgsnd.gov.in
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LIST OF EXPERIMENTS
Experiment
No.
1
Name of Experiment
Settable solids, Non Filterable and Filterable Solid
B.O.D Test
C.O.D. Test
MLSS & MLVSS Test
Measurement of Particulate Matter PM10
Exhaust Gas Analyzer
Design / Analysis Problems on Wastewater Treatment Plant
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DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNICATION SKILLS
CS 301: PROFESSIONAL COMMUNICATION I
Credits and Hours:
Teaching Scheme
Theory
Practical
Total
Hours/week
Marks
100
50
150
Credit
3
To give a global competitive edge to the students by way of honing their Professional
Communication Skills,
To make them aware of the social aspects of the professional life,
To train them in Group Work, Team Dynamics and Leadership, and
To impart knowledge and sharpen the soft skills of the students.

Sr. No.
Title of the Unit
Minimum
Number of Hours
04
Professional Communication and Networks
Cross-cultural Communication
04
Social and People Skills
03
Team Dynamics and Leadership
04
Motivation, Positive Attitude and Confidence
04
Personality Development, Personal Grooming and Soft Skills
04
Stress and Conflict Management through Communication
03
Communication Quotients and Emotional Intelligence
04
Total Hours: 60
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1.
Professional Communication and Networks
1.1
An introduction to professional communication
1.2
Principles of professional communication
1.3
Communication
networks:
personal
sanctum,
04 Hours
14%
04 Hours
13%
03 Hours
10%
04 Hours
14%
04 Hours
13%
professional
sanctum, inner circle, and outer circle; managing the networks

1.4
Communication strategies: communicator, audience, message,

channel choice, culture
1.5
Ethos, pathos, logos and kairos in professional communication
1.6
Visual aids and nonverbal skills in professional communication
Cross-cultural Communication
2.1
Globalization and communication across the cultures
2.2
Getting started with cross cultural communication
2.3
Cross-cultural communication conflicts and tactics
2.4
Hot spots in cross cultural communication
Social and People Skills
3.1
Matching and mirroring to build rapport at the work place
3.2
SOFTEN (Smile, Open posture, Forward lean, Touch, Eye

contact, Nod) in PC
3.3
Interpersonal relations and communication
3.4
Essentials and principles of people skills
Team Dynamics and Leadership
4.1
Understanding teams and their structures
4.2
Roles and functions in a team
4.3
Group processes and procedures
4.4
Responsibilities, functions, styles of a leader
4.5
Maintaining teams through effective communication
Motivation, Positive Attitude and Confidence
5.1
Theories of motivation, Adairs rules of motivation and three

circles model
5.2
Building positive attitude
5.3
Self confidence, characteristics of confident people and barriers

to achieving SC
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Personality Development, Personal Grooming and Soft Skills
6.1
Introduction to personality development
6.2
Johari window
6.3
Personal grooming and etiquettesbasics, workplace etiquettes,
04 Hours
13%
03 Hours
10%
04 Hours
13%
and PC etiquettes
6.4
Behavioural skills and critical thinking
6.5
Adaptability
Stress and Conflict Management through Communication
7.1
An introduction to stress and conflict management
7.2
Agreements and disagreements in professional communication
7.3
Self-Esteem v/s Egoism
7.4
Yielding, avoidance and antagonism at work places
7.5
Models and techniques of stress and conflict management
Communication Quotients and Emotional Intelligence
8.1
An introduction to communication quotients and EI
8.2
Four Qs intelligence, emotional, vision, adversity
8.3
Five domains of EQ
8.4
Personal, social and communicative competence
Lectures will be taken in the class room and Practical sessions will be conducted in
the language lab.
Classroom Teaching will be facilitated by Reading Material and Explanations on the

Blackboard; whereas Practical Teaching by reading materials and various
interpersonal activities.
Interpersonal Activities such as role plays, just a minute session, and short
presentations will be the focused activities during the practical hours. They will be
facilitated by an extensive use of multi-media presentations and practice tests.
Attendance is compulsory in the classroom as well as in the practical sessions. It

carries 5% of weightage in Theory and 10% in practical.
At regular intervals some assignments will be given. In all, a student will be

submitting 10 assignments. Submissions will have 10% of weightage in the theory
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marks. Similarly, students will also be required to prepare lab journals, which will
carry 15% weightage in the practical marks.
Two written Tests each of 15 marks will be conducted. An average of the two will be
added in the Internal Marks the student gets along with the Marks for Assignments
and Attendance.
University Examination carries 70% of the overall evaluation.

At the end of the course, students will be able to
Communicate across the cultures and in professional groups.
Work in teams; take leadership with sound knowledge of people skills.
Manage conflicts and stress through communication.
Utilize their knowledge of Personality Development, Personal Grooming and Soft

Skills to build rapport and communicate effectively at the work place.

Reference Books:
3. Andy Green, Effective Personal Communication Skills for Public Relations.
4. Penrose, Raberry and Myers, Advanced Business Communication, 4th Edition.
5. Booher Dianna, E-Writing, 21st Century Tools for Effective Communication.
6. Ron Ludlow and Fergus Panton, The Essence of Effective Communication.
7. Mary Munter, Guide to Managerial Communication, Effective Business Writing and
Speaking, 7th Edition.
8. Ed. Neil Thomas, Adair on Team Building and Motivation.
9. Meenakshi Raman and Prakash Singh, Business Communication.
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CL 306: TRANSPORTATION ENGINEERING -II
Credits and Hours:
Teaching Scheme
Theory
Practical
Total
Hours/week
Marks
100
50
150
Credit
5
To understand the aspects of design, construction and maintenance of railway tracks

for the safe and efficient movement of public and goods. The subject incorporates
various technologies involved in the field of railway engineering.
To have an overall knowledge of the design and construction of airport, docks,

harbours and ports as a whole.

Sr.
No.
Title of the Unit
Minimum
Number of
Hours
RAILWAY ENGINEERING
1
Introduction to Railway Engineering
02
Railway Track, Fittings, Fixtures & Track Construction
07
Geometric Design
07
Points, Crossings, Station & Yards
07
Signalling System
03
AIRPORT ENGINEERING
Air Transport & Airport Characteristics
07
Airport Planning & Air Traffic Control
07
Runway & Taxiway Design
08
Airport Drainage
02
DOCKS, PORTS & HARBOUR ENGINEERING

10
Harbour Planning & Natural Phenomena

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03
11
Marine Structures, Docks and Locks
02
12
Port Amenities & Navigation Aids
03
13
Harbour Maintenance
02
Total hours (Theory): 60
Total hours (Lab): 30
Total hours: 90
RAILWAY ENGINEERING
1
Introduction to Railway Engineering
1.1
Classification of modes
1.2
Characteristics of transport modes
1.3
Classification of Indian railways
1.4
Modern trends in Indian railways
1.5
Globalization in railways, MAGLEV, TUBE, METRO
Railway Track, Fittings and Fixtures & Track Construction
2.1
The permanent way
2.2
Capacity of railway track
2.3
Gauges-types, need of uniform gauge
2.4
Railway track cross sections
2.5
Dogspikes
2.6
Fishplates & fishbolts
2.7
Chair
2.8
Preparation of subgrade
2.9
Plate laying
02 Hours
03%
07 Hours
11%
07 Hours
12%
07 Hours
12%
2.10 Laying of ballast on track

2.11 Laying of switches & crossings
2.12 Relaying of track
3
Railway Geometric Design
3.1
Track geometrics
3.2
Gradients
3.3
Curves
3.4
Superelevation
Points, Crossings. Station & Yards

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4.1
Turnout
4.2
Points or switches
4.3
Track junctions
4.4
Inspection of points & crossings
4.5
Classification of railway stations
4.6
Station yards
4.7
Equipments of station yards
4.8
Level crossings
Signalling System
5.1
Systems of signalling
5.2
Classification of signals
5.3
Methods of interlocking
5.4
Mechanical devices for interlocking
03 Hours
05%
07 Hours
12%
07 Hours
12%
08 Hours
13%
AIRPORT ENGINEERING
6
Air Transport & Airport Characteristics
6.1
General
6.2
Advantages / disadvantages of air transport
6.3
Structure & organization of air transport
6.4
International airports authority of India
6.5
Airports authority of India
6.6
Airport components & layout
6.7
Classification of flying activity
6.8
Aircraft characteristics
Airport Planning
7.1
General
7.2
Airport master plan
7.3
Regional planning
7.4
Airport site selection
7.5
Surveys
7.6
Estimation of future air traffic needs
7.7
Need of air traffic control
7.8
Air Traffic Control Aids
Runway & Taxiway Design

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8.1
Runway orientation
8.2
Windrose diagram
8.3
Basic runway length
8.4
Airport classification
8.5
Factors controlling taxiway layout
8.6
Geometric design of taxiway
Airport Drainage
9.1
Design data
9.2
Airport drainage requirement
02 Hours
03%
03 Hours
05%
02 Hours
05%
DOCKS & HARBOUR ENGINEERING

10
Harbour Planning & Natural Phenomena
10.1
Harbour components
10.2
Ship characteristics
10.3
Characteristics of good harbour
10.4
Principles of harbour planning
10.5
Size of harbour
10.6
Site selection criteria and layout of harbour
10.7
Wind, waves tides and currents phenomena
10.8
Their generation
structures
Silting
10.9
characteristics and effects
on
marine
10.10 Erosion and littoral drift

11
Marine Structures, Docks and Locks
11.1
General design aspects, breakwaters - function
11.2
Types general design principles
11.3
Wharves
11.4
11.5
Quays, jetties, piers, pier heads, dolphin, fenders, mooring

accessories- function
Types, suitability, design and construction features.
11.6
Tidal basin, wet docks-purpose
11.7
Design consideration
11.8
Operation of lock gates and passage
11.9
Repair docks - graving docks

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11.10 Floating docks

12
Port Amenities & Navigation Aids
12.1
Ferry
12.2
Transfer bridges
12.3
Floating landing stages
12.4
Transit sheds, ware houses
12.5
Cold storage
12.6
Aprons, cargo handling equipments
12.7
Purpose and general description
12.8
Channel and entrance demarcation
12.9
Buoys, beacons, light house electronic communication devices
13
Harbour Maintenance
13.1
Costal protection-purpose and devices
13.2
Dredging-capital and maintenance dredging, purpose, methods,

dredgers-types, suitability
13.3
Disposal of dredged material
03 Hours
05%
02 Hours
03%
discussed.
etc.

weightage.

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On the successful completion of this course
The students will get a diverse knowledge of railway engineering practices applicable
to Indian Conditions.
The students will learn to understand the practical aspects of railway engineering
along with the construction & maintenance applications.

Text Books:
1. Saxena, S.C. & Arora, Railway Engineering, Dhanpatray Publishers, New Delhi.
2. Saxena, S.C., Airport Planning & Design, CBS Publishers, New Delhi.
3. Srinavasan, R., Harbour, Docks and Tunnel Engineering, Charotar Publishing House
Pvt. Ltd.
Reference Books:
1. Rangwala, S.C., Airport Engineering, Charotar Publishers.
Web Materials:
1. http://www.cphbooks.com/html/40ae.htm
2. http://as.wiley.com/WileyCDA/WileyTitle/productCd-0471527556.html
3. http://cphbooks.com/html/38re.htm
4. http://books.google.co.in/books?id=Bs_Y9RV05wwC&printsec=frontcover&dq=Rail
way+engineering&source=bl&ots=Hnws-Ku3zY&sig=nql0Xqu7zM6qB71HNuWLkNbCk0&hl=en&ei=9B_qTNflK43CvQPesNDCCA&sa=X&oi=book_re
sult&ct=result&resnum=3&ved=0CCwQ6AEwAg#v=onepage&q&f=false
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CL 307: STRUCTURAL ANALYSIS III
Credits and Hours:
Teaching Scheme
Theory
Practical
Total
Hours/week
Credit
5
Marks
100
50
150

To understand the advanced methods of structural analysis that are essential for an
economical dimensional proportioning of various civil engineering structures.
To make students familiar with techniques to find analytical solution to a range of

structural engineering problems.

Sr. No.
Title of the Unit
Minimum
Number of Hours
10
Slope-Deflection Method
Moment-Distribution Method
10
Plastic Theory of Structures
08
Column Analogy
08
Prestressed Concrete
10
Approximate Analysis of Indeterminate Structures
08
Beams Curved in Plan
06
Total hours: 90
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1
Slope-Deflection Method
1.1
Introduction
1.2
Sign convention
1.3
Development of slope-deflection equation
1.4
Analysis of continuous beams
1.5
Analysis of frames with no lateral translation of joints
1.6
Analysis of frames with lateral translation of joints
Moment Distribution Method
2.1
Introduction
2.2
Absolute and relative stiffness of members, carry over factor
10 Hours
17%
10 Hours
17%
08 Hours
13%
08 Hours
13%
10 Hours
17%
(COF), distribution factor (DF)

2.3
Development of method
2.4
Analysis of frames with no lateral translation of joints
2.5
Analysis of frames with lateral translation of joints
2.6
Symmetrical frames
2.7
Multistorey frames
2.8
No-shear moment distribution
Plastic Theory of Structures
3.1
Concept, assumptions
3.2
Shape factor for different cross sections
3.3
Collapse load, load factor, plastic modulus of section, plastic

moment of resistance
3.4
Computation of collapse load for fixed beam, continuous beam

and plane frame subjected to various load cases.
Column Analogy
4.1
introduction
4.2
Sign convention
4.3
Stiffness and carry-over factors
Prestressed Concrete
5.1
Introduction
5.2
Properties of high strength materials
5.3
Methods of prestressing: pre-tensioning and post-tensioning

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5.4
Losses in prestressed concrete
5.5
Analysis of section for flexure and deflection
Approximate Analysis of Indeterminate Structures
6.1
Introduction
6.2
Portal method
6.3
Cantilever method
6.4
ACI method for gravity loads two cycle moment distribution
08 Hours
13%
06 Hours
10%
method
7
Beams Curved in Plan
7.1
Uses of curved beam
7.2
Types of internal forces
7.3
Analysis of curved beam fixed at ends for point load, uniformly

distributed load
7.4
Analysis of circular beam supported symmetrically
discussed.
etc.

weightage.


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Minimum 7 tutorials which include solution of minimum 5 numerical under each head
will be carried out in laboratory.
This course will prepare the students to use the advanced methods for structural
analysis.
The course gives students an understanding of the importance of structural analysis

and the tools available to determine the response of a structural system to external
loads.

Text Books:
1. Junarkar, S.B. and Shah, H.J., Mechanics of Structures Vol. II, Charotar Publishing
House.
2. Negi, L.S. and Jangid, R.S., Structural Analysis, Tata McGraw Hill.
3. Vazirani, V.N. and Ratwani, N.M., Analysis of Structures, Khanna Publishers.
Reference Books:
1. Gere and Timoshenko, Mechanics of Materials, CBS Publishers.
2. Hibbler, R.C., Mechanics of Materials, Pearson Education.
3. Wang, C.K., Intermediate Structural Analysis, Tata McGraw Hill.
4. Reddy, C.S., Basic Structural Analysis, Tata McGraw Hill.
5. Rethaliya, R.P., Structural Analysis I, Atul Prakashan.
6. Krishna Raju, N., Prestressed Concrete, Tata McGraw Hill.
7. Jangid, R.S., Structural Analysis, Tata McGraw Hill.
Web Materials:
1. http://www.nptel.iitm.ac.in/courses.php?branch=Civil
3. http://www.nptel.iitm.ac.in/courses/Webcoursecontents/IITDelhi/Mechanics%20Of%20Solids/index.htm
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CL 308: GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERING - II
Credits and Hours:
Teaching Scheme
Theory
Practical
Total
Hours/week
Marks
100
50
150
Credit
5

To understand the soil behaviors before and after application of loads.
To be able to design various foundations.
To be aware of various reinforced techniques to enhance Soil Bearing Capacity of

poor soils.

Sr. No.
Title of the Unit
Minimum
Number of Hours
06
Soil Exploration
Earth Pressure
08
Stability of Slopes
10
Shallow Foundation
10
Pile Foundation
10
Well Foundation
08
Stress Distribution
08
Total Hours: 90
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1
Soil Exploration
1.1
Introduction, boring of holes, sampling of soils
1.2
Standard penetration test, static cone penetration test
1.3
Field vane shear test
1.4
Field plate load test, pile load test
Earth Pressure
2.1
Introduction, types of lateral earth pressure, lateral earth pressure
06 Hours
10%
08 Hours
13%
10 Hours
17%
10 Hours
17 %
10 Hours
17%
at rest
2.2
Rankines and Coulombs theory of active and passive earth

pressure conditions
2.3
Types and design consideration for retaining walls
Stability of Slopes
3.1
Introduction , types of slope failure, factor of safety
3.2
Slice method, friction circle method and other methods of

analysis
3.3
Improving stability of slopes, various stability conditions in an

earth dam and canals
Shallow Foundation
4.1
Introduction, bearing capacity of soil, types of failure in soil
4.2
Terzaghis bearing capacity theory, factors affecting bearing

capacity
4.3
Bearing capacity of foundation subjected to eccentric loads,

settlement-consideration and computation, effect of water-table
4.4
Ultimate bearing capacity of footing based on SPT and CPT

values, IS code of practice for computing bearing capacity
Pile Foundation
5.1
Introduction, types of piles and installation, necessity of pile

foundation
5.2
Static pile load formulae, load test on piles, dynamic pile

formulae
5.3
Vertical load bearing capacity of single pile in cohessionless and

cohesive soil, pile subjected to uplift load
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5.4
Negative skin friction, group action of piles in cohessionless and

cohesive soil
Well Foundation
6.1
Introduction, different shapes of wells, grip length
6.2
Forces acting on the well foundation, Terzaghis analysis
6.3
Design principles of machine foundations
Stress Distribution
7.1
Stress strain parameters, geostatic stresses, concentrated force-
08 Hours
13%
08 Hours
13 %
Boussinesq equations
7.2
Pressure distribution diagram, vertical stress distribution on

horizontal plane, vertical stress distribution on vertical plane,
vertical pressure distribution under uniformly loaded circular
area, line load, strip load and uniformly loaded rectangular area
7.3
Newmarks influence charts, Weatergaard analysis
7.4
Contact pressure distribution, limitation of elastic theories
discussed.
etc.

weightage.



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On successfully completion of term
Students will learn planning and execution of soil exploration techniques.
Student will able to work out field soil bearing capacity with appropriate methods and
tools.
Students will know the various I.S. code criteria for SPT test and results.

Text Books:
1. Arora, K.R., Soil Mechanics & Foundation Engineering, Standard Publication, New
Delhi.
2. Punamia, B.C., Soil Mechanics & Foundation Engineering, Laxmi Publication Pvt.
Ltd., New Delhi.
3. Murthy, V.N.S., Soil Mechanics & Foundation Engineering; Sai Kripa Technical
Consultants, Bangalore.
Reference Books:
1. Singh Alam, Soil Engineering, Vol. I and II, Asia Pubication House.
2. Fang and Einterkorn, Foundation Engineering Handbook.
3. Peck, Thomson and Thornburn, Foundation Engineering,
4. Shamsher Prakash and Gopal Ranjan, Analysis and Design of Retaining Structures,
Sarita Publications.
5. Nayak, N.B., Foundation Engineering Manual.
6. Sribivasula and Vaidyanathan, Handbook of Machine Foundation, Tata McGraw Hill
Book Co., New Delhi.
Web Materials:
12. http://www.vastu-design.com/india_homes.htm
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LIST OF EXPERIMENTS
Experiment
No.
1
Name of Experiment
Determination of Unconfined Compressive Strength of Cohesive Soil
Determination of Shear Parameters by Triaxial Test
Determination of California Bearing Ratio
Standard Penetration Test
Field Vane Shear Test
Field Plate Load Test
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CL 309: CONSTRUCTION PLANNING & MANAGEMENT
Credits and Hours:
Teaching Scheme
Theory
Practical
Total
Hours/week
Marks
100
50
150
Credit
5

The objectives of the course are:
To make the students aware of the various construction techniques and practices.
To impart knowledge about different methods of planning.
To make students familiar about the equipments needed for different types of
construction activities.

Sr. No.
Title of the Unit
Minimum
Number of Hours
04
General
Construction Planning
10
Programme Evaluation and Review Technique (PERT)
12
Construction Management
10
Organising, Controlling & Monitoring
08
Construction Equipment
10
Equipment Management
04
Construction Labors
02
Total hours: 90
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1
General
1.1
Construction industries in India
1.2
Scope, objectives and functions of administration in construction
04 Hours
06%
10 Hours
17%
12 Hours
20%
10 Hours
17%
08 Hours
13%
industries
1.3
Interactions of construction economy, engineer and constructor
1.4
Construction resources and co-ordination
Construction Planning
2.1
Definition and necessity
2.2
Methods of planning, fundamentals terms-events, activities
2.3
Work-break down structure, Precedence network
2.4
Bar charts, Critical Path Method (CPM), Developing critical path

network
2.5
Limitations and comparison of CPM and Precedence network
Programme Evaluation and Review Technique (PERT)
3.1
Construction scheduling, cost curve, construction cost control,

construction management cost optimization
3.2
Network techniques, network analysis
3.3
Crashing, updating, resource allocation, resource levelling,

resource smoothening
3.4
Line-of-Balance technique
Construction Management
4.1
Objectives of management, management techniques & use
4.2
Site mobilization, demobilization aspects, various resources

management based on funds availability, training of construction
managers
4.3
Importance of management in construction industry, phases of

project management and causes of failures construction projects
and its relevance with construction management
4.4
Factors affecting various stages (planning, scheduling and

controlling) of construction management
Organising, Controlling & Monitoring

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5.1
Organising: Definition, functions, types of organization structures

suitability
5.2
Controlling:
Definition,
establishing
control
standards,
measurements of variations with respect to control standards

5.3
Monitoring: Definition, mitigating, variations with respect to control

standards
Construction Equipment
6.1
Tractor: Types, performance & gradability, bulldozers types and
10 Hours
17%
04 Hours
07%
02 Hours
03%
output tractor shovels rippers

6.2
Land cleaning equipment: scrapers, cycle times, types and out put
drag line, clam shells, hoes, trenching machines
6.3
Power shovel: Types, size, selection, optimum depth of cut,

output, trucks and wagons, types and capacities, balancing
capacities of excavators
6.4
Compacting equipment: Rollers, their suitability for different

operations, belt conveyers component, power required
6.5
Rolling resistance, effect of grade drawbar pull, rimpull,

acceleration, swell and shrinkage of soils
Equipment Management
7.1
Classification and characteristics, sources, owning and operating

cost, economic life, replacement analysis, equipment v/s labour
intensive works and their balancing
Construction Labors
8.1
Welfare, efficiency, training system, wages, incentive plans
discussed.
etc.

weightage.
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Field visits of construction industry and related construction equipments will be

arranged during the semester.
Students will be made aware about software available for construction management,
i.e., MS Project and Primavera

On the successful completion of this course:
The students will collect the knowledge about the various construction procedures for
structures.
The students will gain knowledge about the type of equipments to be selected during
construction of variety of structures.

Text Books:
1. Peurifoy, R.L., Ledbetter, W.B. and Schexnayder, C., Construction Planning,
Equipment and Methods, McGraw Hill, New Delhi, 5th Edition, 1995.
2. Varma Mahesh, Construction Planning and Management, Metropolitan Book
Company, New Delhi, 1982.
3. Punamia, B.C. and Khandelwal, K.K., Project Planning and Control with PERT and
CPM, Laxmi Publications, New Delhi, 2004.
Reference Books:
1. Varma Mahesh, Construction Equipment and its Planning and Applications,
Metropolitan Book Company, New Delhi, 1983.
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2. Sharma, S.C., Construction Equipment & Managemetn, Khanna Publications, New

Delhi, 1988.
3. Srinath, L.S., PERT & CPM Principles and Applications, Tata McGraw Hill, New
Delhi.
4. Peurifoy, L., Schexnayder, C.J. and Shapira, A., Construction Planning, Equipment
and Methods, McGraw Hill, New Delhi, 8th Edition, 2010.
5. Seetharaman, S., Construction Engineering & Management, Umesh Publications,
2007.
6. Sengupta and Guha, Construction Management and Planning, Tata McGraw Hill,
New Delhi.
7. Gahlot, P.S. and Dhir, B.M., Construction Planning & Management, New Age
International (P) Ltd., New Delhi.
8. Construction Project Management Planning, Scheduling and Controlling, Tata
McGraw Hill, New Delhi.
9. Chitkara, K. K., Construction Project Management Techniques and Practices, Tata
McGraw Hill, New Delhi, 2004.
Web Materials:
1. http://nptel.iitm.ac.in/courses/IITMADRAS/Infrastructure_Planning_Management/index.php
2. http://www.deere.com/en_US/cfd/construction/deere_const/media/pdf/attachments.pd
f
3. http://www.fta.dot.gov/documents/Construct_Proj_Mangmnt_CD.pdf
4. http://www.netmba.com/operations/project/pert/
5. http://nptel.iitm.ac.in/courses/Webcourse-contents/IIT-%20Guwahati/cpm/index.html
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CL 310: IRRIGATION & HYDRAULIC STRUCTURES
Credits and Hours:
Teaching Scheme
Theory
Practical
Total
Hours/week
Marks
100
50
150
Credit
5

The main objective of the course is
To take up the basic concepts of irrigation and construction of various hydraulic

structures.
To introduce students to basic concepts of water, plants, their interactions, as well as

irrigation and drainage systems design, planning and management.
To develop analytical skills relevant to the areas mentioned above, particularly the
design of irrigation and drainage projects.

Sr.
No.
1
Title of the Unit

Irrigation Methods
Minimum
Number of Hours
06
Water Requirements of Crops
09
Diversion Head Works
10
Dams
14
Spillways
10
Canal Irrigation System
06
Canal Structures and Cross Drainage Works
05
Total Hours: 90
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1
Irrigation Methods
1.1
Introduction, Irrigation in India, definition of Irrigation, merits and
06 Hours
10%
09 Hours
15%
10 Hours
17%
14 Hours
23%
demerits of irrigation
1.2
Various irrigation methods: Surface, sub-surface and pressurized
1.3
Adoptability and limitations
1.4
Sprinkler, drip and perforated pipes
1.5
Quality of water and its impart on irrigation methods
Water Requirements of Crops
2.1
Crops in India, seasons and classification of crops
2.2
Rooting characteristics and moisture use of crops
2.3
Duty of water and delta, factors affecting on duty and delta,

calculation of reservoir capacity
2.4
Crop coefficient and its use: Kc for different crops for different
growth stages, determining maximum evapotranspiration
2.5
Net irrigation requirement, gross irrigation requirement, irrigation

scheduling
2.6
Irrigation efficiencies and calculation of efficiencies
Diversion Head Works
3.1
Difference between dam, weir and barrage
3.2
Criteria for selecting diversion headworks
3.3
Layout of diversion headworks, types of weirs with merits and

demerits
3.4
Theories of subsurface flow: Blighs creep theory, Lanes

weighted creep theory, critical gradient, Khoslas theory for
pervious foundation of hydraulic structures
Dams
4.1
Introduction, classification, selection of type of dam
4.2
Investigation of dam sites, selection of site for a dam, engineering

surveys, geological investigations
4.3
Earth dams:
Types, foundation requirements, causes of failure, criteria for safe
design of earth dams, typical cross sections of earth dams,
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checking the stability of an earth dam, seepage analysis,

phreaticline in an earth dam, slope stability analysis, seepage
control measures, drainage of earth dams
4.4
Rockfill dams:
Earth core rockfill dams, design consideration for a rockfill dam,
composite earth-rockfill dam
4.5
Gravity dam:
Definition, forces acting on dams, load combination for design of
a gravity dam, requirements for stability of gravity dams, internal
stresses and stress concentrations in gravity dams, design of
gravity dam, elementary and practical profile of gravity dam,
limiting height, openings in dams, galleries
Spillways
5.1
Jump Height Curve (JHC), Tail Water Rating Curve (TWRC),
10 Hours
17%
06 Hours
10%
05 Hours
08%
characteristics, types of spillway, energy dissipation works, types

of gates
5.2
Essential requirements of a spillway, required spillway capacity,

component parts of a spillway, classification of spillways
Canal Irrigation System
6.1
Types of irrigation methods, irrigation schemes,
6.2
Classification and types of canals, canal alignment, cross section

and longitudinal sections of canals
6.3
Design of Lined & unlined canals
Canal Structures and Cross Drainage Works
7.1
Types of canal structures, canal regulation works with location and

design criteria
7.2
Cross-drainage works
7.3
Canal falls:
Definition, types, criteria for selection
discussed.
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etc.

weightage.


Minimum 2 field visits (one related Irrigation methods and another related to visit of
Dam/weir/barrage) will be carried out for further understanding of subject. Report
will be prepared by the students for the same.

On the completion of the course one should be able to understand:
Concepts of irrigation and different hydraulic structures.
How to estimate the quantity of water required by crops.
Be able to plan and design irrigation projects.
Design channels and other irrigation structures required for irrigation, drainage, soil
conservation, flood control and other water-management projects.

Text Books:
1. Modi, P.N., Irrigation Water Resources and Water Power Engineering, Standard Book
House, New Delhi.
2. Sharma, R.K., Text book of Irrigation Engineering and Hydraulic Structures, Oxford
and IBK Publishing House, New Delhi.
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Reference Books:
1. Varshney, R.S., Gupta and Gupta, Theory and Design of Irrigation Structures, Nem
Chand and Bros., Roorkee.
2. Punmia and Pando, Lal, B.B., Irrigation and Water Engineering, Standard Publishers
Distributors, New Delhi.
3. Singh Bharat, Fundamentals of Irrigation Engineering, Nem Chand and Brothers,
Roorkee.
4. Michael, A.M., Irrigation - Theory and Practice, Vikas Publishing House, New Delhi
5. Arora, K.R. Irrigation, Water Power and Water Resources Engineering, Standard
Publishers Distributors, New Delhi.
6. Garg, S.K., Irrigation Engineering and Hydraulic Structures, Khanna Publishers, New
Delhi.
7. Kushalani, K.B., Irrigation Engineering: Practice and Design Vol. I to VII, Oxford
and IBH Publishing Co. Pvt. Ltd., New Delhi.
8. Linsley, R.K. and Franzini, J.E., Water Resources Engineering. McGraw Hill
International.
9. Varshneya, R.S., Gupta, S.C. and Gupta, R.L., Theory and Design of Irrigation
Structures, Nem Chand and Brothers, Roorkee.
Web Materials:
1. http://nptel.iitm.ac.in/video.php?courseId=1029&v=XmO2pltg7YBz
2. http://nptel.iitm.ac.in/video.php?courseId=1029&v=SO0suW7TLiCs
3. http://nptel.iitm.ac.in/courses/Webcoursecontents/IIT%20Kharagpur/Water%20Resource%20Engg/New_index1.html
4. http://nptel.iitm.ac.in/courses/Webcoursecontents/IIT%20Kharagpur/Water%20Resource%20Engg/pdf/m3l02.pdf
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LIST OF EXPERIMENTS
Experiment No.
Tutorial 1
Name of Experiment
Evaluation of Irrigation Methods
Tutorial 2
Kc curve
Tutorial 3
Design of weir and barrage
Tutorial 4
Analysis of Dam
Tutorial 5
Design of Ogee fall
Tutorial 6
Design of Canal
Tutorial 7
Design of Cross Regulator / Head Regulator
Sheet 1
Canal sections: Canal in cutting, filling and in embankment
Sheet 2
Analysis of Earth dam by Strip circle method
Sheet 3
Cross Regulator / Head Regulator / Fall designed in Tutorial 6 and 7
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CL 311: DOMAIN BASED SOFTWARE TRAINING
Credits and Hours:
Teaching Scheme
Theory
Practical
Total
Hours/week
Marks
50
50
Credit
1

The objectives of the course are:
To make the students familiar about latest software used in the industries of various
fields of Civil Engineering.

The students will be made familiar with minimum two software amongst the enlisted:
CAD:
3D Home (Planning)
GSA Building (to design and analysis of buildings whether it is a tall structure or a
complex iconic building)
Environmental Engg.:
1. StormNET (Stormwater modeling software)
2. StormCAD (Storm Sewer Design And Modeling Software)
3. WIMS (Comprehensive multi-discipline software solution for the waste &
recycling sector)
Geotechnical Engineering:
GEO5 Geotechnical Software Package (3D Analysis of soil profile, water flow, etc.)
Transportation Engg.:
MX ROAD (V8i BENTLEY) (An advanced, string-based modeling tool that enables
the rapid and accurate design of all road types)
HDM-4 (Highway development & management)
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Water Resources Engg.:

HEC-RAS (River Analysis System)
RIBASIM (River Basin Management)
HEC-FDA (Flood Analysis: to perform an integrated hydrologic engineering and
economic analysis during the formulation and evaluation of flood risk management
plans)
Irrigation Water Management:

CROPWAT 8.0 (Calculation of crop water requirements and irrigation requirements
based on soil, climate and crop data)
ETo Calculator (to calculate Reference Evapotranspiration (ETo))
AquaCrop (Crop water productivity model)
Manning (Canal Design Software)
Construction Planning and Management:

MS Project
Primavera 7
C. Instructional Method and Pedagogy:
Labs will be conducted with the aid of multi-media projector, black board, OHP etc.
Attendance is compulsory in laboratory which carries a 5% component of the overall

evaluation.
Real problem will be given during the use of software to under stand the field
application.
D. Students Learning Outcomes:

On the successful completion of this course:
The students will gain the knowledge about the particular software used in the
industries.
The students will implement the knowledge in real field to solve the practical
problems.
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DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNICATION SKILLS
CS 302: PROFESSIONAL COMMUNICATION II
Credits and Hours:
Teaching Scheme
Theory
Practical
Total
Hours/week
Marks
100
50
150
Credit
3
To enhance the employability skills of the students
To make them aware of the Interview Process and the Skills required
To brief them about how to face Group Discussions, Personal Interviews and prepare
& deliver effective presentations
To bring about awareness regarding Corporate Ethics and Etiquettes
To give them a glimpse of Professional Writing
To help them build sound vocabulary

Sr. No.
Title of the Unit
Minimum
Number of Hours
04
Employability Skills
Reasoning Skills
04
Persuasion and Negotiation Skills
04
Professional Writing
04
5
6
Personal Interview, Group Discussion

Presentations
Corporate Ethics and Etiquettes
Resume and Employment Letters
03
Vocabulary
03
and
(Team)
04
04

Total Hours: 60
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1.
Employability Skills
1.1
Skills-gap and employability
1.2
Employability skill set: basic academic skills, higher-order
04 Hours
13%
04 Hours
13%
04 Hours
13%
04 Hours
13%
04 Hours
13%
thinking skills and personal qualities

1.3
Knowledge, skills, attitude and aptitude
1.4
Adaptability at the workplace
1.5
Basic, higher order thinking and affective skills
Reasoning Skills
2.1
Basic reasoning skills (storage skills, retrieval skills, matching

skills, and execution skills
2.2
Critical, conditional and comparative reasoning
2.3
Inductive and deductive reasoning
2.4
Verbal, non-verbal and abstract reasoning
2.5
Logical reasoning Pros vs Cons, cause effect reasoning
Persuasion and Negotiation Skills
3.1
Persuasion / Negotiation as art and skill
3.2
Persuasive process; changing existing attitudes, behaviour and

adopting new ones
3.3
Preparing for negotiation and finding solutions
3.4
Fall-back situations and behaviour in negotiations
Professional Writing
4.1
Methods of thoughts and principles of professional writing
4.2
Pyramid principle
4.3
Vertical and horizontal writing
4.4
E-writing, platforms and media for writing content electronically;

how to use them
4.5
Email etiquettes and social and legal aspects of e-communication
Personal
Interview,
Group
Discussion
and
(Team)
Presentations
5.1
An introduction to selection procedure
5.2
Methodology of group discussion, guidelines for group

discussion
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5.3
Roles and functions in group discussion; non-functional

behaviour
5.4
Uses and benefits of team presentations
5.5
Planning, preparing and executing (team) presentations
5.6
Presentation techniques
5.7
Preparing and practicing for the interview; frequently asked

questions
5.8
Types interviews and types of questioning approaches
Corporate Ethics and Etiquettes
6.1
An introduction to corporate ethics, difference between ethics and
04 Hours
13%
03 Hours
11%
03 Hours
11%
morals
6.2
Values, ethics and communication; ethical dilemmas
6.3
Work ethics and work responsibilities
6.4
A strategic approach to corporate ethics
6.5
Ethical communication on the internet
Resume and Employment Letters
7.1
Campus placements and applying for jobs, planning the career

path
7.2
Preparing the resume; kinds of resume
7.3
Dos and Donts of effective resume
7.4
Employment correspondence, posting electronic resume and the

applicant letter
Vocabulary
8.1
Synonyms, antonyms and homonyms
8.2
One word substitutes
8.3
Words often confused
Lectures will be taken in the class room and Practical sessions will be conducted in
the language lab.
Classroom Teaching will be facilitated by Reading Material and Explanations on the

Blackboard; whereas Practical Teaching by reading materials and various
interpersonal activities.
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Interpersonal Activities such as role plays, just a minute session, and short
presentations will be the focused activities in the classroom. They will be facilitated
by an extensive use of multi-media presentations and practice tests.
Attendance is compulsory in the classroom. It carries 5% of weightage in Theory and

10% in practical.
At regular intervals some assignments will be given. In all, a student will be

submitting 10
assignments. Submissions will have 10% of weightage in the theory
marks. Similarly, students will also be required to prepare lab journals, which will
carry 15% weightage in the practical marks.
Two written Tests each of 15 marks will be conducted. An average of the two will be
added in the Internal Marks the student gets along with the Marks for Assignments
and Attendance.
University Examination carries 70% of the overall evaluation.

At the end of the course, students will be able to
Prepare impressive resume and forwarding letter.
Face (Campus) Interviews with sound knowledge of the process and appropriate skills
set.
Utilize Professional Writing Skills on paper as well as electronically.
Understand speeches and writings through inferencing and reasoning and to utilize the
same for personal as well as for the professional growth.
Work effective having proper etiquettes and sound morals and ethics.

Reference Books:
1. Andy Green, Effective Personal Communication Skills for Public Relations.
2. Penrose, Raberry and Myers, Advanced Business Communication, 4th Edition.
3. Booher Dianna, E-Writing, 21st Century Tools for Effective Communication.
4. Ron Ludlow and Fergus Panton, The Essence of Effective Communication.
5. Mary Munter, Guide to Managerial Communication, Effective Business Writing and
Speaking, 7th Edition.
6. Ed. Neil Thomas, Adair on Team Building and Motivation.
7. Meenakshi Raman and Prakash Singh, Business Communication.
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CHAROTAR UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY (CHARUSAT)

CL301 Transportation Engineering - I

CL302 Structural Analysis - II

CL303 Geotechnical Engineering - I

CL305 Environmental Engineering - II

CS 301 Professional Communication - I

CL306 Transportation Engineering - II

CL307 Structural Analysis - III

CL308 Geotechnical Engineering - II

CL309 Construction Planning & Management

CL310 Irrigation & Hydraulic Structures

CL 311 Domain based Software Training

Subject Code Name of Subject

Building & Town Planning

Subject Code Name of Subject

Structural Analysis - III

Construction Planning & Management

Irrigation & Hydraulic Structures

Domain based Software Training

CHAROTAR UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY

A. Objective of the Course:

The subject involves the application of scientific and technological principles of

B. Outline of the Course:

Title of the Unit

Highway Introduction, Planning & Development

Highway Alignment & Surveys

Highway Geometric Design

Highway Drainage & Maintenance

Highway Economics & Finance

Highway Introduction, Planning & Development

Role of transportation in national development

Different modes of transportation

Characteristics of road transport

Historical development of roads

Highway planning in India, IRC

Twenty year road plans & salient features

Highway Alignment and Surveys

Engineering surveys for highway location

Highway drawings & reports

Highway project in brief

Highway Geometric Design

Highway cross section elements

Design of horizontal alignment

Design of vertical alignment

Traffic control & regulation

Intersection types, warrants and movements

Highway Construction Materials

Tests to be performed on each material

Construction of earthen roads

Construction of gravel roads

Construction of water bound macadam roads

Construction of bituminous roads

Construction of cement concrete roads

Joints in cement concrete pavements

Highway Drainage & Maintenance

Importance of highway drainage

Drainage of slopes & erosion control

Strengthening of existing pavements

Design of Highway Pavements

Factors considered in design

Design of flexible pavement using GI, CBR & IRC methods

Design of rigid pavement using IRC method