SYLLABUS

II SEM
CIVIL ENGINEERING

Course Title Numerical Methods &its application in Civil Engg.

Course Code CN205

Lecture : 04

Practical : 02
Course Credit
Tutorial : 00

Credit : 05

Detailed Syllabus

SECTION I
Sr. Name of chapter & Details Hours
No. Allotted
UNIT -1
Solution of non linear algebraic equations, , numerical solutions of ordinary 15
differential equations and partial differential equations, its applications to
structural engineering problems.Solution of Eigen value problems, iterative
methods & transformation methods. Use of software for transformation
methods. Computer oriented algorithms
UNIT -2 12
Correlation and regression, Principles of least squares
Euler's equation -Functional dependant on first and higher order derivatives
SECTION II

UNIT -3
12
Laplace transform methods, Laplace equation -Properties of harmonic functions
Fourier transform methods for Laplace equation.
UNIT -4
Application : Excel spread sheets for the design of (1) Structural elements like 15
slabs, beams, columns, isolated, combined and raft footings, steel connections
and members etc. Software Usage: Modeling, analysis and design using
professional software like STAAD, STRAP, STRUDS, RISA 3D as Group
exercise
TOTAL HOURS 54
Term Work :
Term work shall be based on the above mentioned course content.
Reference Books:

1. Jimmy W. Hinze, Construction Safety, Prentice Hall Inc., 1997

2. Richard J. Coble, Jimmie Hinze and Theo C. Haupt, Construction Safety and Health
Management, Prentice Hall Inc., 2001.
3. Hand Book on Construction Safety Practices, SP:70, BIS, 2001.