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Consolidated undrained triaxial test with pore water pressure measurement. Free swell index test. Swelling pressure test. Flow net solutions.
CED701 Minor Project in Geotechnical and Geoenvironmental Engineering 3 credits (0-0-6) CEP702 Geoenvironmental & Geotechnical Engineering Laboratory 3 credits (0-0-6)
Engineering properties and compaction characteristics of waste - coal ash , mine tailings. Permeability of clays and bentonite amended soils. Tensile strength of geomembranes, geotextiles. Soil geomembrane interfacial shear strength.
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Civil Engineering
Project based laboratory for evaluation of engineering properties of soils for design of embankments and foundations.
Geotechnical Processes: Principles of compaction, Laboratory compaction, Engineering behaviour of compacted clays, field compaction techniques- static, vibratory, impact, Earth moving machinery, Compaction control. Shallow Stabilization with Additives: Lime, flyash, cement and other chemicals and bitumen . Deep Stabilization: sand column, stone column, sand drains, prefabricated drains, electro-osmosis, lime column. soil-lime column. Grouting : permeation, compaction and jet. Vibro-floatation, dynamic compaction, thermal, freezing. Dewatering systems.
biological characteristics of solid wastes; Soil-waste interaction; Contaminant transport; Laboratory and field evaluation of permeability; Factors affecting permeability; Waste disposal on land. Types of landfills: Siting criteria; Waste containment principles; Types of barrier materials; Planning and design aspects relating to waste disposal in landfills, in ash ponds and tailing ponds, and in rocks. Environmental monitoring around landfills; Detection, control and remediation of subsurface contamination; Engineering properties and geotechnical reuse of waste materials such as coal ash, mining waste, demolition waste etc; Reclamation of old waste dumps; Regulations; Case studies.
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Civil Engineering
General nature of soil behaviour under cyclic/dynamic loading; Field and Laboratory tests for measurement of small strained and large strain, dynamic properties of soils. Design criteria for machine foundations, elastic homogeneous half space solutions, lumped parameter solutions. Codal provisions. Strong Ground Motion: Measurement, characterization and estimation. Amplification theory and ground response analysis. Densification and liquefaction of granular soils, Seismic slope stability analysis, Seismic bearing capacity and earth pressures. Codal provisions.
behaviour of submarine soils: underconsolidated soils, calcareous soils, cemented soils, corals. Offshore site investigations: sampling and sampling disturbance, in-situ testing, wireline technology. Offshore pile foundations for jacket type structures. Foundations of gravity structures. Foundations for jack-up rigs. Anchors and breakout forces; anchor systems for floating structures. Stability of submarine slopes. Installation and stability of submarine pipelines.
Soil-structure interaction : Subgrade reaction method; Beam and plate theories; Analysis of footings, mats, pile caps, laterally loaded piles, sheet pile walls, water front structures. Elastic half-space method: Closed form solutions, charts and FEM- footings, mats, reinforced foundations and embankments. Evaluation of relevant material parameters. Use of appropriate software packages.
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Civil Engineering
Model testing : Models of plates and shells and frames under static and dynamic loading, free and forced vibrations using MTS, dynamic modulus. Stress analysis : Two and three- dimensional photoelasticity.
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Civil Engineering
hydraulic structure, Groundwater flow in confined and unconfined aquifers, Incompressible turbulent flow in pipes.
groundwater modeling, Regional aquifer simulation, Contaminated groundwater systems and their rehabilitation, Development and optimization based management of aquifer systems, Stochastic models, Random field concepts in groundwater models; Application emerging techniques to groundwater management.
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Civil Engineering
triaxial state. Laboratory testing methods. Stress-strain relationships. Factors influencing strength. Failure mechanism. Anisotropy. Failure criteria, Coulomb, Mohrs, Griffiths and Modified Griffiths criteria and Empirical criteria. Brittle ductile transition, Post failure behaviour. Strength and deformation behaviour of discontinuities. Rockmass behaviour, Shear strength of jointed rocks, roughness, peak and residual strengths. Strength criteria for rockmass. Intact and rockmass classifications, Terzaghi, RQD, RSR, RMR and Q classifications, Rating, Applications. Creep and cyclic loading. Weathered rocks. Flow through intact and fissured rocks. Dynamic properties.
mechanics of faulting, normal, reverse and thrusts, faults. Lineations. Foliations, Schistocity. Fault problems. Stereographic projection methods, Use of DIPS software, presentation of geological data and analysis, Applications, Field visit.
CEP752 Rock Mechanics Laboratory II 3 credits (0-0-6) Prerequisite: (CEP751) Project based Laboratory. CEL752 Slopes and Foundations 3 credits (3-0-0)
Introduction, Short-term and long-term stability. Influence of ground water, Seismic effects. Types of rock slope failures. Infinite slopes, Circular and noncircular slip surface analysis, Stability charts. Plane failure analysis. Wedge failure analysis analytical, Stereographic methods. Buckling and toppling failures, Rock falls, Landslides. Foundations: Bearing capacity, settlement and stress distribution in intact and layered rocks. Foundations of dams. Deep foundations. Tension foundations, Codal provisions. Foundation improvement. Use of appropriate software packages.
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dimensional formulations; Three-dimensional formulations; Boundary conditions; Solution algorithms; Descretization; use of FEM2D Program and Commercial packages. Analysis of foundations, dams, underground structures and earth retaining structures. Analysis of flow (seepage) through dams and foundations. Linear and non-linear analysis. In-situ stresses. Sequence construction and excavation. Joint/interface elements. Infinite elements. Dynamic analysis. Evaluation of material parameters for linear and non-linear analysis, Recent developments.
stabilization, mitigation, Case studies. Earthquakes, tectonic stresses, creep, ground motions, damage, prediction. Volcanic activity and hazard. Tsunamis. Case studies. Waste disposal, Radioactive and hazardous wastes, repositories, location and design, VLH, VDH and KBS3 concepts. Waste container, barriers, rock structure, embedment, buffers and seals. Performance assessment, quality control and monitoring. Case histories.
CED760 Minor Project in Rock Engineering Under Ground Structures 3 credits (0-0-6) CEL760 Finite Element Method in Geotechnical Engineering 3 credits (3-0-0)
Introduction. Steps in FEM. Stressdeformation analysis: One-,Two-
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chemical process, measures of protection. Ferro-cement, material and proper ties. Polymers in Civil Engineering Polymers, fibres and composites, Fibre reinforced plastic in sandwich pancels, modeling. Architectural use and aesthetics of composties. Adhesives and sealants. Structural elastomeric bearings and resilient seating. Moisture barriers, Polymer foams and polymers in Building Physics. Polymer concrete composites.
Transpor tation and assignment problems. Dynamic programming, Queuing theory, Decision theory, Games theory. Simulations applied to construction, Modifications and improvement on CPM/PERT techniques.
High rise construction, Bridge construction including segmental construction, incremental construction and push launching techniques, River valley projects.
CEL776 Functional Planning, Building Services and Maintenance Management 3 credits (3-0-0)
Components of urban forms and their planning. Concepts of neighbourhood unit. Street system and layout in a neightourhood. Functional planning of buildings, optimization of space: Spatial Synthesis graphical techniques, heuristic procedures, formulation of linear and non-linear optimization problem. Space requirements and relationships for typical buildings, like residential offices, hospitals, etc. Standard fire, fire resistance, classification of buildings, means of escape, alarms, etc. Engineering services in a building as a systems. Lifts, escalators, cold and hot water systems, waster water systems, and electrical systems. Building Maintenance: Scheduled and contingey maintenance planning. M.I.S. for building maintenance. Maintenance standards. Economic maintenance decisions.
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Civil Engineering
Propagation of sound, sound insulation absorption and transmission, reverberation, Design of floor, roofing and walling system for sound absorption and insulation. Design of auditaria Noise control in buildings, Day lighting, Design of fenestration in buildings for day light of various types, illumination design, luminaries and their characteristics, codal requirements.
Comparison and evaluation of various models. Simultaneous travel demand models: Parameter Estimation and Validation. Transportation impact study methodologies. Regional analysis and development concepts. Data collection and use of surveys. The role of transportation planning in the overall regional system. Methodology and models for regional transportation system, planning, implementation framework and case studies. Applications to passenger and freight movement in urban and regional contexts. Implications for policy formulations and analysis.
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Civil Engineering
Sources of air pollution, effects of weather conditions, Vehicular emission parameters, pollution standards, measurement and analysis of vehicular emission; Mitigative measures; EIA requirements of Highway projects, procedure; MOEF World Bank/RC/UK guidelines; EIA practices in India.
process, Disinfection, Settlers, Coagulation, Filtration, Anaerobic digestion, Adsorption. Design and operation of treatability studies and microbial growth kinetics. Package programmes for water and wastewater conveyance, treatment and disposal.
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Civil Engineering
CES810 Independent Study (Geotechnical & Geoenvironmental Engineering) 3 credits (0-3-0) CED811 Major project in Geotechnical and Geoenvironmental Engineering Part I 6 credits (0-0-12) CED812 Major Project in Geotechnical and Geoenvironmental Engineering Part II 12 credits (0-0-24) CEL817 Structural Safety and Reliability 3 credits (3-0-0)
Fundamentals of set theory and probability, probability distribution, regression analysis, hypothesis testing. Stochastic process and its moments and distributions, Concepts of safety factors, Safety, reliability and risk analysis, first order and second order reliability methods, simulation based methods, confidence limits and baysean revision of reliability, reliability based design, examples of reliability analysis of structures.
CED822 Major Project Part-2 (Structural Engineering) 12 credits (0-0-24) CEL822 Stability Theory in Structural Engineering 3 credits (3-0-0)
Finite deformation of Structures Elastic buckling of columns; Statical, dynamical and energy-based approaches. Eccentric loading; Nonlinear viscoelastic and elastoplastic buckling; Flexural-torsional and lateral bucking of beams ; Imperfection sensitivity; Post-buckling and Catastrophe theories; Stability of nonconservative structures; Nonlinear dynamical systems theory; Chaos theory; Recent trends.
CES820 Independent Study (Structural Engineering) 3 credits (0-3-0) CED821 Major Project Part-1 (Structural Engineering ) 6 credits (0-0-12)
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Infrastructure; Appraisal through financial statements, practical problems and case studies.
CED875 Major Project Part-1 (Construction Technology & Management) 6 credits (0-0-12) CED876 Major Project Part-2 (Construction Technology & Management) 12 credits (0-0-24) CEL879 Industrial Waste Management and Audit 3 credits (3-0-0)
Nature and characteristics of industrial wastes; Prevention versus control of industrial pollution; Linkage between technology and pollution prevention; Tools for clean processes, reuse, recycle, recovery, source reduction, raw material substitution, toxic use reduction and process modifications. Flow sheet analysis; Energy and resource (material and water) audits for efficient usage and conservation; Waste audits, emission inventories and waste management hierarchy for process industries; Environmental performance indicators; Concept of industrial ecology and symbiosis of eco-parks. Case studies of various industries, e.g., dairy, fertilizer, distillery, sugar, pulp and paper, iron and steel, metal plating, refining, thermal power plants.
CES840 Independent Study (Water Resources Engineering) 3 credits (0-3-0) CED841 Major Project Part-1 (Water Resources Engineering) 6 credits (0-0-12) CED842 Major Project Part-2 (Water Resources Engineering) 12 credits (0-0-24) CES850 Independent Study (Rock Engineering & Underground Structures) 3 credits (0-3-0) CED851 Major Project Part-1 ( Rock Engineering & Underground Structures) 6 credits (0-0-12) CED852 Major Project Part-2 (Rock Engineering & Underground Structures) 12 credits (0-0-24) CED870 Independent Study (Construction Engineering & Management ) 3 credits (0-3-0) CED871 Major Project Part-1 (Construction Engineering & Management) 6 credits (0-0-12) CED872 Major Project Part-2 (Construction Engineering & Management) 12 credits (0-0-24) CES874 Independent Study (Construction Technology & Management) 3 credits (0-3-0)
CED881 Major Project Part-1 6 credits (0-0-12) CEL882 Major Project Part-2 12 credits (0-0-24) CEL886 Environmental Systems Analysis 4 credits (3-0-2)
Introduction to natural and man-made systems. Systems modeling as applied to environmental systems. Nature of environmental systems, the model building process, addressing to specific environmental problems. Introduction to Water pollution and transport and atmospheric processes. Strategies for analyzing and using environmental systems models. Application of optimization methods such as search techniques, linear programming, dynamic programming and integer programming. Integrated management strategies addressing multi-objective planning : Optimization over time. Laboratory Simulation of Environmental Processes, Application of Environmental Databases and Environmental Software Packages,
CED891 Major Project Part-1 (Environmental Engineering and Management) 6 credits (0-0-12) CEL892 Air Quality Modelling 3 credits (3-0-0)
Introduction to Air Quality Modelling. Approaches to model formulation. Model classification, criteria for model selection.
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Air pollution meteorology meteorological parameters, stability classification; plume rise; plume behaviour, dispersion parameters. Wind and Pollution rose diagram Basic diffusion equation, deterministic, numerical and statistical modeling approach. Introduction to boundary layer, turbulence physical modeling approach. Stochastic modeling approach to air pollution dispersion. Theory of Gaussian plume model and its application. Introduction to Air Quality Models. Case studies.
CED892 Major Project Part-2 (Environmental Engineering and Management) 12 credits (0-0-24) CEL894 Management of Water, Waste and Sanitation Utilities 3 credits (3-0-0)
Introduction to sustainable management of Water and Sanitation (WATSAN) sector, Development programmes, Feasibility planning. Project Appraisal : Economic, Institutional and Environmental aspects., Institutional & Economical analysis of urban water and sanitation utilities, Contract management, Public-Private Partnerships and related issues. Strategic Management : Change Management, Financial & Marketing Management for water managers, Management, Water quality surveillance programmes. Unaccounted for Water, Customer Service, and Tariff fixation. Case Studies. Globalization and the States Changing Role in Infrastructure Development, the Financial Institutions role in policy making for water management, Concept of Water Markets and the role of National and Federal Governments.
Grasslands etc. Abiotic factors affecting the distribution and productivity of various terrestrial life forms. Leibigs law of minimum. Census techniques, random sampling, various indices of species dominance, richness and abundance, species evenness and diversity. Statistical models, cluster and principal component analysis for similarity studies. Links between diversity and stability. Concept of succession and its use in reclaimation. Facilitation, enablement, Trophic structure, food webs, energy flow diagram, nutrient cycles. Restoration, Reclamation, and Regeneration of Degraded or Degraded or Destroyed Ecosystems.
and modules, MF/UF experimental set up, Laws of MF/UF, Limiting Phenomena: Concentration polarization and membrane fouling, Mass transport, and Energy balance. Functioning in closed loop, open loop and with re-circulation. Module arrangement: series or parallel and optimisation. Applications : drinking water, municipal wastewater. Case studies.
CEL898 Life Cycle Analysis and Design for Environment 3 credits (3-0-0)
Engineering products and processes : Environmental health and safety, Product life cycle stages, Material toxicity, pollution, and degradation, Environmentally conscious design and manufacturing approaches, Sustainable development and industrial ecology. System life-cycles from cradle to reincarnation, Product life-extension, Organizational issues. Pollution prevention practices, Manufacturing process selection and trade-offs. Design for Environment : Motivation, concerns, definitions, examples, guidelines, methods, and tools. Recyclability assessments, Design for recycling practices. Remanufacturability assessments, Design for Remanufacture / Reuse practices. Industrial ecology and Eco-industrial parks. Eco-Labels and Life-Cycle analysis (LCA) : LCA methodology, steps, tools and problems, Life-Cycle Accounting and Costing. ISO 14000 Environmental Management Standards. New business paradigms and associated design practices.
CED895 Major Project (M.S. Research) 40 credits (0-0-80) CEL896 Design of Water and Wastewater Facilities 3 credits (3-0-0)
Design and analysis of water distribution system, Design and analysis of wastewater conveyance system. Water treatment : Source selection process, selection of treatment chain, plant siting, Treatability studies. Design of physicochemical unit operations : screening, flow measurement and pumping, grit removal, equalisation, sedimentation, floatation, coagulationflocculation, filtration, disinfection. Wastewater Treatment : Design of pretreatment, secondary treatment, and tertiary treatment, disposal systems. Design of processes for nitrogen and phosphorus removal. Sludge stabilization, treatment, sludge thickening, sludge drying, aerobic and anaerobic digestion of sludges. Hydraulics of treatment plants; flow measurement and hydraulic control points, hydraulic profile through the treatment plant.
CEL897 Membrane Processes for Water and Waste Treatment 3 credits (3-0-0)
Introduction to membrane separation processes, Membrane filtration, dead end filtration, Cake filtration. Equation of Ruth, Kozney-Carman law, Cross flow filtration, Reverse osmosis, Nanofiltration, Ultrafiltration, Microfiltration, Membranes
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