Semester wise Course Structure
School of Engineering
Tezpur University
B. Tech Programme
Civil Engineering
Curriculum Structure
&
Syllabi
Department of Civil Engineering, Tezpur University, Napaam 784028, Assam, India
Semester wise Course Structure
Curriculum Structure
Time Duration
Minimum
Maximum
: 8 Semesters
: 12 Semesters
Credit Requirements
Minimum Total
: 176
Core Courses :
Electives
: 32
Humanities :
Science
:
Department :
Open
:
3
3
17
9
Department of Civil Engineering, Tezpur University, Napaam 784028, Assam, India
Semester wise Course Structure
Semester I
Course No.
Course Title
MS 101
PH 101
CH 101
EL 101
ME 103
ME 101
Humanities
ElectiveEG101/
SO101/BM 101
Mathematics I
Physics I
Chemistry
Basic Electrical Engineering
Workshop Practice
Engineering Graphics
Credit Structure
Contact
Hours
L
3
2
2
2
0
1
T
1
1
1
1
0
0
P
0
1
1
1
2
2
Total
4
4
4
4
2
3
Communicative English/
Sociology/ Elementary Economics
3
0
0
3
3
Total
13
4
7
24
31
4
5
5
5
4
5
Semester II
Course No.
Course Title
MS 103
PH 102
ME 102
EL 102
CO 102
CO 101
Science
Elective ES101
Credit Structure
Contact
Hours
Mathematics II
Physics II
Engineering Mechanics
Basic Electronics
Computing Laboratory
Introductory Computing
L
3
2
3
3
0
2
T
1
1
1
1
0
1
P
0
1
0
1
2
0
Total
4
4
4
5
2
3
Environmental Science
3
0
0
3
3
16
5
4
25
29
Total
4
5
4
6
4
3
Semester III
Course No
Course title
MS201
CE201
CE214
CE202
CE203
CE204
CE205
CE 213
Mathematics-III
Fluid Mechanics
Solid Mechanics
Surveying
Building Materials & Technology
Engineering Geology
Surveying Practical
Concrete & Structure Lab
Total
Credit structure
L
T
P
Total
Contact
hours
2
2
3
3
3
3
0
0
16
1
1
1
1
0
0
0
0
4
0
0
0
0
0
0
2
2
2
3
3
4
4
3
3
2
2
24
3
3
4
4
3
3
4
4
28
Department of Civil Engineering, Tezpur University, Napaam 784028, Assam, India
Semester wise Course Structure
Semester IV
Course No
Course title
MS 203
CE206
CE207
CE208
CE209
CE210
CE211
CE212
Numerical Analysis
Civil Engineering Drawing
Hydraulics & Hydraulic Structures
Structural Analysis-I
Geotechnical Engineering-I
Transportation Engineering-I
Hydraulics Lab
Geotechnical Engineering Lab
Total
L
2
0
3
3
3
3
0
0
14
Credit structure
T
P
Total
1
0
3
0
2
2
1
0
3
1
0
4
1
0
4
0
0
3
0
2
2
0
2
2
4
5
23
Contact
hours
3
4
3
4
4
3
4
4
29
Semester V
Course No
Course title
BM321
CE301
CE302
CE303
CE304
CE305
CE306
CE311
Fundamentals of Management
Structural Design-I
Water Resources Engineering
Structural Analysis-II
Geotechnical Engineering-II
Environmental Engineering-I
Environmental Engineering Lab
Transportation Engineering Lab.
Total
Credit structure
L
T
P
Total
3
0
0
3
3
1
0
4
3
0
0
3
3
1
0
3
3
0
0
3
3
0
0
3
0
0
2
2
0
0
1
1
18
3
2
22
Contact
hours
3
4
3
3
3
3
4
2
25
Credit structure
T
P
Total
Contact
hours
Semester VI
Course No Course title
L
Social Responsibility & Professional
3
0
Ethics in Engineering
CE307
Structural Design-II
3
1
CE308
Environmental Engineering-II
3
0
CE312
Construction Technology
3
0
CE Elective-I
3
0
Open Elective-I
3
0
Total
18
2
* Open Elective: Any course of level 400 and above offered in
recommended by the department.
BM322
0
3
3
0
4
4
0
3
3
0
3
3
0
3
3
0
3
3
2
19
19
the University and
Department of Civil Engineering, Tezpur University, Napaam 784028, Assam, India
Semester wise Course Structure
Semester VII
Course No
Course title
CE401
CE402
Transportation Engineering-II
Construction Management
Open Elective-II
CE Elective-II
CE Elective-III
Industrial Summer Training
Project-I
CE471
CE481
Contact
hours
3
3
3
3
3
Total
Credit structure
L
T
P
Total
3
0
0
3
3
0
0
3
3
0
0
3
3
0
0
3
3
0
0
3
0
0
2
2
0
0
6
6
12
0
8
23
Total
L
3
3
0
6
Credit structure
T
P
Total
0
0
3
0
0
3
0
12
12
0
12
18
Contact
hours
3
3
24
30
12
27
Semester VIII
Course No
CE482
Course title
Open Elective-III
CE Elective-IV
Project-II
CE Electives
(All are 3 credit course with L:T:P::3:0:0)
CE421
CE422
CE423
CE424
CE425
CE426
CE427
CE428
CE429
CE430
CE431
CE432
CE433
CE434
CE435
CE436
CE437
CE438
CE439
CE440
CE441
Advanced Reinforced Concrete Design
Dynamics of Structures
Prestressed Concrete & Industrial Structures
Bridge Engineering
Soil Dynamics & Foundation Engineering
Ground Improvement methods
Earth Retaining Structures
Applied Geotechnical Engineering
Environmental Geo-techniques
Open Channel Flow
Hydraulic Structures
Hydraulic Machines
Groundwater Hydrology & Management
Air Pollution & Industrial Waste Management
Solid Waste Engineering
Environmental Impact Assessment
Remote Sensing & GIS
Pavement Design
Pavements Materials
Geometric Design of Road Transportation System
Design and Construction of Rural Roads
Also any other course of level 400 and above offered in the department of Civil Engg.
#
Industrial Summer Training: Training shall be of 12 weeks duration carried out during the summer break
after the 6th semester. The report will be submitted in the 7th semester.
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Semester wise Course Structure
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The 7th semester will start a month later than usual and therefore be shorter by a month. To compensate
for it there shall be 4 class hours per week for a 3 credit course
Syllabi
First Year
Mathematics I
MS101
3 - 1 - 0 : 4 Credits : 4 Hours
Prerequsites: None
Rolle’s theorem, Cauchy’s mean value theorem (Taylor’s and Maclaurin theorems with remainders,
Indeterminate forms, Concavity and convexity of a curve, points of inflexion. Asymptotes and curvature.
Limit, continuity and differentiability of functions of several variables, partial derivatives and their
geometrical interpretation, differentials, derivatives of composite and implicit functions, derivatives of
higher order and their commutativity, Euler’s theorem on homogeneous functions, harmonic functions,
Taylor’s expansion of functions of several variables, maxima and minima of functions of several variables
– Language’s method of multipliers.
First order differential equations – exact, linear and Bernoulli’s form, second order differential equations
with constant coefficients, Euler’s equations, system of differential equations.
Limit, continuity, differentiability and analyticity of functions Cauchy-Riemann eqations, Elementary
complex functions, Line integrals, Cauchy’s integral theorem, Cauchy’s integral formula, Power series,
Taylor’s series, Laurent’s series, Zeros and singularities, Residue theorem.
Fundamental theorem of integral calculus, mean value theorems, evaluation of definite integrals –
reduction formulae.
Books:
1. Differential & Integral Calculus, Vol-I & II, Piskunov, Mir Publications.
2. Engineering Mathematics, B. S. Grewal, S. Chand & Co. New Delhi.
Physics – I
PH101
2 - 1 - 1 : 4 Credits : 5 Hours
Prerequsites: None
Conservation Principles, rotational Dynamics, free, forced and damped oscillations, coupled oscillations,
wave motion, reflection and refraction, interference, diffraction, polarisation.
Vector calculus: Curvilinear co-ordinates, gradient of a scalar fields, divergence and curl of a vector field,
Gauss’s and Stoke’s theorems.
Electrostatics, magnetostatics, motion of charges in electric and magnetic fields, electromagnetic
induction, displacement current, Maxwell’s equations, electromagnetic Waves.
Laboratory Experiments:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
To determine the coefficient of viscosity of a liquid from its rate of flow through a capillary tube.
To determine the velocity of sound in a solid by Kundt’s tube method.
To determine the acceleration due to gravity (g) by Kater’s pendulum.
To determine the wavelength of a monochromatic light by Fresnel’s biprism and Lloyd’s mirror.
To determine the wavelength of light and radius of curvature of the convex surface of a lens by
Newton’s ring method.
To determine the wavelength of light by diffraction through a plane transmission grating.
To determine the value of Planck’s constant using photocells.
To determine the melting point of a solid with a thermocouple.
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9.
To determine the value of e/m of an electron by using a cathode ray tube and a pair of bar
magnets (Thompson’s method).
10. To observe waveforms and to measure amplitude, frequency and phase with cathode ray
oscilloscope.
11. To verify Thevenin’s, Norton’s and maximum power transfer theorems.
12. To study the performance of inverting and non-inverting amplifiers using an operational
amplifiers.
Text/Reference Books:
1. Introduction to Electrodynamics-David J. Griffiths, Prentice-Hall of India Pvt. Ltd.
2. Electricity and Magnetism by A.S. Mahajan and A.A. Rangwala, Tata McGraw Hill Publishing Co.
Ltd.
3. Optics-A.K. Ghatak, Tata McGraw Hill Publishing Co. Ltd.
4. Vibrations and Waves in Physics, Iain G. Main, Amazon Books
5. Fundamentals of Physics, D. Halliday and R. Resnick, John Wiley Publication
Chemistry
CH101
2 - 1 - 1 : 4 Credits : 5 Hours
Prerequsites: None
Thermodynamics of Chemical Processes: Concept of entropy, Chemical potential, Equilibrium conditions
for closed systems, Phase and reaction equilibria, Maxwell relations, Real gas and real solution.
Electrochemical Systems: Electrochemical cells and EMF, Applications of EMF measurements:
Thermodynamic data, activity coefficients, solubility product and pH, corrosion.
Kinetics of Chemical Reactions: Reversible, consecutive and parallel reactions, Steady state
approximation, Chain reactions, Photochemical kinetics.
Bonding Models in Inorganic Chemistry : Molecular orbital theory, Valence-bond theory, Crystal field
theory.
Fundamentals of Microwave, IR and UV-VIS Spectroscopy : Basic concepts of spectroscopy, Selection rule,
Determination of molecular structure.
Coordination Chemistry: Coordination numbers, Chelate effect, Coordination complexes and application,
Bio-inorganic chemistry : Metal ions in Biological systems., environmental aspects of Metals, NOx, CO,
CO2.
Organic Reaction Mechanism: Mechanisms of selected organic, bio-organic, polymerization and catalytic
reactions.
Stereochemistry of Carbon Compounds : Selected Organic Compounds : Natural products and
Biomolecules (Amino acids/nucleic acids/proteins).
Laboratory Experiments:
(At least nine of the experiments listed below)
1. Surface tension and parachor
2. Measurement of the coefficient of viscosity.
3. Conductometric titration
4. pH-metric/potentiometric titration
5. Solubility product
6. Kinetics of ester hydrolysis
7. Estimation of Fe2+
8. EDTA titration
9. Estimation of base content and acid content of commercially available antacid and vitamin C
respectively
10. Synthesis of Mohr’s salt
11. Synthesis of aspirin
12.Demonstration of a few important physico-chemical processes. (e.g. Gel electrophoresis, Oscillatory
reactions)
13. Determination of CMC of a surfactant
Department of Civil Engineering, Tezpur University, Napaam 784028, Assam, India
Semester wise Course Structure
Books:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Physical Chemistry, Rakshit P. C.
Inorganic Chemistry, Dutta R. L.
Organic Chemistry, Finar I. L
Text Book of Physical Chemistry, Glasston Samuel
Concise Inorganic Chemistry, Lee J. D.
Communicative English
EN 101
3 - 0 - 0 : 3 Credits : 3 Hours
Prerequsites: None
Objectives
1. To develop overall proficiency in English with a view to enabling the students to use English for
communication and for study purposes;
2. To develop the student’s interactive skills by developing their ability to listen to English for formal as
in class lectures and informal as in face to face interactive situations) with a high degree of
understanding, and helping them to speak English with a reasonable degree of fluency and with an
acceptable pronunciation of the sounds of English;
3. To develop student’s ability to read English texts-both of scientific and non-scientific nature silently
with a high degree of comprehension;
4. To develop the student’s skill of writing short paragraphs, formal and informal letters, curriculum
vitae/resume, applications of various types, study notes, summery and appropriate words-both
scientific and non-scientific.
Course content and activities
A. Oral Communicative Activities
Information transfer activities: Pair and group works involving transfer of information (reading a
brochure and advertise/a notice a schedule or programme/drawing etc. and discussing these, finding
a solution, arriving at a decision through speaking); extempore speech using clues, group discussion
etc.
Pair work: describing pictures, interpreting diagrams, gleaning information from different types of
written materials including articles etc and talking about them, formal seminar presentation, formal
group discussion.
B. Reading
Reading and comprehension: global and local comprehension, drawing interferences Materials:
Stories and essays (preferably a collection of comparatively short essays on scientific, interestingly
written topics, biographical/autobiographical writtings, short stories-adventure and scientific
fiction), Reading silently in class followed by short comprehension questions, brief writing exercises,
summaries in brief, personal responses (not typical question-answer type)-both oral and written.
Reading material from Internet and talking and writing about them; reading scientific reports,
articles collected from newspapers and magazines, Internet etc. and writing notes etc. on them
C. Writing
Preparing reports, project proposals. Writing applications of various types and for various purposes,
curriculum vitae/resume, letters to the editors, letters to various agencies. Writing short notes on
article/reports read summary of articles/paragraphs read, notes on lectures (talks-radio/TV/audio,
video cassettes), opinions on discussions/letters heard, notice both formal and informal/friendly,
notes to inform others etc., interpreting pictures, advertisements, visuals (video, TV etc.) and writing
briefly about them.
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D. Vocabulary and grammar:
Using useful but unfamiliar words and phrases in conversation and in writing; Group verbs, idiomatic
expressions; synonyms and antonyms.
Structure of simple sentences; use of adverbials, longer sentences, combining sentences, Tenses, Use
of passive in scientific discourse, various types of questions, direct and indirect narration.
Evaluation:
Oral skills: 15% of total marks
Interview/interacting; group discussion; formal seminar presentation
Reading-comprehension: 25% of total marks
Continuous text; chart/graph/drawing/pictures etc.
Vocabulary
Writing: 40% of total marks
Notes/summery/writing; letters; report writing; short essay
Grammar and usages 20% of total marks
Questions on grammar in use (using texts/passages from texts); questions to test knowledge of
grammar.
Books and equipment:
1. Anna University, Madras. English for Engineers and Technologists: a skill approach. Vol 182.
Hyderabad: Orient Longman, 1990.
2. Collins Cobuild English Grammar. Harper Collins India, 1990
3. Graves, Graham.Foundation English for Science Students. Delhi: Oxford University Press, 1975
4. Oxford Advanced Learner’s Dictionary (with CD-ROM), 7th edition, 2005
5. Thomson and Martinet. A Practical English Grammar. Delhi Oxford ELBS, 1980
6. Sudarsanam, K., Understanding Technical English. New Delhi: Sterling Publishers Pvt. Ltd., 1988.
Sociology
SO 101
3 - 0 - 0 : 3 Credits : 3 Hours
Prerequsites: None
1.
Society: Meaning and element of society – Distinction between society, Aggregation and
Organisation – Relationship between Individual and Society.
Social Group : Meaning and brief classification of social group- Primary group- meaning,
characteristic and importance of primary ground – method of making decision in a primary group –
Secondary group- meaning and characteristics – Organization of authority in a Secondary group.
2. Social Change : Concepts and direction of social Change- Deterioration – and Cycle theory- Causes
of social change- Deterministic theories of social change- a brief explanation of biological, physical,
cultural and technical factors influencing the rate and direction of social change.
Social Disorganisation : Meaning, characteristics and causes- social problem- meaning classification
and causes- methods for solving social problems.
3. Personal Administration : Concept, aims and objectives, functions and principles of personal
administration. Interview- types of interview – training- importance and methods- induction.
4. Human Relations & Behavioural Approach to Manpower : Concept of Human relations- origin
and growth- (a brief reference to the Hawthrone Experiments, Mechanical or Commodity concept
and social or Human concept of Labour – Classification made by Doghlas Megxg theory – X and
theory – Y – importance of Human Relations.
Werlmotivation – Meaning and kinds – Baslow’s need Hierarchy- Motivational techniques- meaning
and significance of group Dynamics- Employees Morale – meaning and importance of and steps to
promote employee morale
5. Concept, characteristics and techniques of leadership- types of leader- functions and qualities of a
leader.
Department of Civil Engineering, Tezpur University, Napaam 784028, Assam, India
Semester wise Course Structure
Books :
1. Induction of Sociology, Dr. Sachdeva and Vidya Bhusan
2. Business Administration and management, Dr. S.C. Saksena
3. Principle of Sociology, R.N. Sarma
4. Human Relation in Management, S. G. Huneryager & L.L. Hechkm.
Engineering Graphics
ME101
1 – 0 – 2 : 3 Credits : 5 Hours
Prerequsites: None
Introduction to IS code of drawing; Conics and Engineering Curves – ellipse, parabola, hyperbola, cycloid,
trochoid, involute; Projection of lines – traces, true length; Projection of planes and solids; sold objects –
cube, prism, pyramid, cylinder, cone and sphere; Projection on Auxiliary planes; Isometric projection,
isometric scale; Section of solids – true shape of section; Introduction to CAD tools – basics; Introduction
of Development and Intersection of surfaces.
Books:
1. Engineering Graphics, K. L. Narayana, P. Kannaaiah, Tata McGrawHill, New Delhi
2. Elementary Engineering Drawing, N. D. Bhatt, Charotar Book Stall, Anand.
3. Engineering Graphics, V. Lakshminarayanan, R. S. Vaish Wanar, Jain Brithers, New Delhi.
4. Engineering Graphics, A. M. Chandra, S. Chandra, Narosa.
5. Engineering Drawing and Graphics + AutoCAD, K. Venugopal, New Age International, New
Delhi.
Basic Electrical Engineering
EL101
3 - 0 - 1 : 4 Credits : 5 Hours
Prerequsites: None
Engineering Circuit Analysis : Current, Voltage, Power, Circuit elements, Ohm’s law, Kirchoff’s law,
Nodal Analysis, Mesh Analysis, Source transformations, Linearity and Superposition, Thevenin’s and
Norton’s Theorems, Maximum power transfer theorem, Star-Delta and Delta-Star Conversion, Simple RL
and RC Circuits, Unit Step Forcing Function, source free RLC Circuits, Sinusoidal Forcing Function,
Complex Forcing Function, Phasor Concept, Impedance and Admittance, Phasor diagrams, Response as
a Function of , Instantaneous Power, Average Power, RMS values of Current and Voltage, Apparent
Power and Power Factor, Complex Power, Introduction to Three Phase Circuits.
AC Machines : Transformer : Working principle, Ideal Transformer, Equivalent Circuit, Transformer
tests, Voltage regulation, Efficiency. Three Phase Induction Motor : Construction, Production of rotating
field, Slip, Torque and Slip, Equivalent Circuit. Single Phase Induction Motor : Double field revolving
theory, Equivalent circuit, Typical Applications, Stepper Motors.
DC Machines : Principle of DC Generator, Methods of excitation, Characteristics and Applications,
Principle of DC Motor, Types, Speed – Torque Characteristic, Speed Control, Motor starting,
Applications.
Electrical Measuring Instruments : Basic Characteristics of Measuring Devices, Error Analysis,
Standards and Calibration, Moving Coil, Moving Iron and Electrodynamic Meters, AC/DC ammeters and
voltmeters, Ohmmeters, Wattmeters, Watt-hour meter, AC bridges, Q.meter, Cathode Ray Oscilloscope.
Power System : Introduction to generations, Transmissions and Distribution Power Systems, Domestic
Wiring, Safety measures.
Laboratory Experiments
Experiments on Circuits : Verification of Network Theorems, Design and Study on circuits using R, L
and C, Power measurement in single phase A.C. Circuits.
Transformer: Open circuit and Short Circuit Tests.
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Semester wise Course Structure
D.C machines : Open Circuit Characteristic of Generator, Speed Control of D.C. motors.
Electrical Measuring Instruments : Calibration of meters, Power measurement in 3-phase circuits, AC
bridges.
Power System : Design and Physical model of domestic wiring.
Text :
1.
2.
3.
4.
W.H. Hayt and J.E. Kemmerly : Engineering Circuit Analysis; Mc Graw-Hill, 1993
V. Del Toro : Electrical Engineering Fundamentals; PHI, 1994
R.J. Smith and R-C-Dorf : Circuits, Devices and Systems; John Wiley & Sons, 1992
D. Helfrick and W.D Copper : Modern Electronic Instrumentation and Measuring Techniques;
PHI, 1990
Reference:
1. Golding and Widdis : Electrical Measurements and Measuring Instruments; A.H. Wheeler &
Company, Calcutta, 1993.
2. H. Cotton, “Advanced Electrical Technology”, Issac Pitman, London.
3. D.P. Kothari, I.J. Nagrath : Basic Electrical Engineering, 2nd Edition, Mc Graw-Hill, 2002
4. Rana : Basic Electrical Science
Workshop Practice
ME103
0 - 0 - 2 : 2 Credits : 4 Hours
Prerequsites: None
Machining: Introducing to various machine tools and demonstration on various machining process.
Making jobs as per drawings
Fitting Practices: Study of different vices, power hammer. Making jobs as per drawing.
Welding Practice: Introduction to different welding processes. Practice on Oxy-acetylene gas welding
and manual metal arc welding.
Carpentry: Introduction to different hand tools and wood turning lathe. Making jobs.
Books:
1. M. L. Begeman and B. H. Amstead, Manufacturing Process, John Wiley.
2. W. A. J. Chapman and E. Arnold, Workshop Technology Vol. I & II, Viva Low Priced Student Ed.
3. B. S. Raghuwanshi, Workshop Technology Vol. I & II, Dhanpat Rai & Sons.
Mathematics II
MS 103
3 - 1 - 0 : 4 Credits :4 Hours
Prerequsites: None
Linear Algebra: Vector spaces Linear dependence of vectors, basis, linear transformations, rank and
inverse of a matrix, solution of algebraic equations consistency conditions. Eigenvalues and eigenvectors,
Systems of differential equations, Hermitian and skew Hermitian matrices.
Complex Analysis: Limit, continuity, differentiability and analytical of functions, Cauchey-Reimann
equations, Elementary complex functions, Line integrals, Cauchys integral theorem, Cauchys integral
formula, Power series, Taylors series, Laurents series, Zeros and singularities, Residue theorem.
Laplace and Fourier Transforms: Polynomials
Orthogonal Polynomials
Lagranges Chebysev
Polynomials; Trigonometric Polynomials Fourier Series, Fourier transforms, Laplace transforms, ztransform, Wavelet transforms.
Numerical Analysis: Finite differences, Newtons forward and backward interpolation formulae, Central
difference interpolation. Trapezoidal rule and Simpsons 1/3rd rule of integration. Solution of polynomial
and transcendental equations bisection method, Newton Raphson method and Regula falsi method.
Books
Linear Algebra
1. K. Hoffman and R Kunze, Linear Algebra Prentice Hall, 1996
Department of Civil Engineering, Tezpur University, Napaam 784028, Assam, India
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2. Krishnamurthy V, Mainra V P, Arora J L, An Introduction to Linear Algebra.
3. T M Apostol, Calculus, Vol II, 2nd Ed. Wiley, 1969
Complex Analysis
4. R V Churchill and J W Brown, Complex Variables and Applications, 5th Ed. McGraw Hill, 1990
5. J H Mathew and R W Howell, Complex Analysis for Mathematics and Engineering, 3rd Ed. Narosa,
1998
Laplace and Fourier Transforms
6. K Sankara Rao, Introduction to Partial Differential Equations, PHI, 1995
7. Kreyszig E, Advance Engineering Mathematics.
8. Grewal B S., Engineering Mathematics.
Numerical Analysis
9. Kreyszig E, Advance Engineering Mathematics.
10. Grewal B S., Engineering Mathematics.
Physics II
PH102
3 - 0 - 1 : 4 Credits : 5 Hours
Prerequsites: None
Elements of special theory of relativity: postulates, Galilean and Lorentz transformations, equivalence of
mass and energy.
Introduction to quantum mechanics and applications: limitations and failure of classical physics, waveparticle duality, uncertainty Principle, atomic and molecular spectra, elements of lasers and holography.
Solid state physics: Bravais lattice, Reciprocal lattice, X-ray diffraction, Brillouin zones, Band theory of
solids.
Statistical physics: Quantum statistics, Fermi energy of metals.
Nuclear physics: Nuclear force, properties and models of nuclei, nuclear excitations and decay, nuclear
reactions, elementary particles.
Laboratory Experiments:
1.
To verify Hooke’s law and determination the Young’s modulus of elasticity of the material of a
bar the method of flexure.
2. To determine the thermal conductivity of a bad conductor in the form of a disc by the Lees and
Chorlton method.
3. To determine the thermal conductivity of a good conductor by Searle’s method.
4. To determine the Rydberg constant by studying the Hydrogen spectrum.
5. B-H curve and determination of Curie temperature of a ferromagnetic material.
6. To determine the value of Stefan’s constant.
7. To determine the Lande’s g-factor with Electron Spin Resonance spectrometer.
8. To study the current-voltage, power output versus load, aerial characteristics and spectral
response of the photoelectric solar cell.
9. To determine the Hall co-efficient of a given semiconductor.
10. To determine the band gap by measuring the resistance of a thermistor at different temperatures.
11. To construct AND, OR and NOT gates from NOR and NAND gates using IC chips.
12. To determine the dielectric constant of a given dielectric material.
Text Books:
1. Concepts of Modern Physics- Arthur Beiser, McGraw Hill, International Student Edition.
2. Introduction to Special Relativity-Robert Resnick
Reference:
1. Introduction to Solid State Physics VII Edition - C. Kittel, Wiley Eastern Ltd.
2. Quantum Mechanics - L.S.Schiff, Tata McGraw Hill
3. Quantum Mechanics - Ghatak and Lokanathan
Department of Civil Engineering, Tezpur University, Napaam 784028, Assam, India
Semester wise Course Structure
Introductory Computing
CO101
3 - 1 - 0 : 4 Credits : 4 Hours
Prerequsites: None
Computer Fundamentals:
-
History, Generations, Classification of Computers;
Organization of a Computer;
Concept of Programming and Programing Languages.
Introduction to Programming:
- Concept of Algorithm, Flow Chart, Pseudocode, Illustrative Problem Solving Examples.
- Features of a Programming Language: Character Set, Identifiers, Keywords, Data Types,
Variables, Declarations, Operators & Expressions; Statements: Assignment, Input/Output; Flow
Control- Conditionals and Branching; Iteration; Functions, Function Types, Scope Rule;
Recursion; Arrays, Pointers, Structures. (A programming language like C/C++ shall be used as a
basis language. The same language is to be used for the laboratory).
Books:
1. Programming in C, Balaguruswamy.
2. Let us C, Kanetkar Y.
3. Programming in C, Gotfreid, McGrawHill
4. Fundamentals of Computers, Rajaram, V.
Reference:
5. The Elements of Programming Style, Kerningham, B. W.
6. Techniques of Program Structures and Design, Yourdon, E.
7. Theory and Problems of Computers and Programming, Schied, F. S.
8. The C Programming Language, Kerningham & Ritchie.
Computing Laboratory
CO102
0 - 0 - 2 : 2 Credits : 4 Hours
Prerequsites: CO101
Laboratory exercises shall involve the following:
1. Familiarization of a computer and the environment and execution of sample programs
2. Expression evaluation
3. Conditionals and branching
4. Iteration
5. Functions
6. Recursion
7. Arrays
8. Structures
9. Linked lists
10. Data structures
It is suggested that some problems related to continuous domain problems in engineering and their
numerical solutions are given as laboratory assignments. It may be noted that some of basic numerical
methods are taught in the Mathematics course.
Books:
1. The Elements of Programming Style, Kerningham, B. W.
2. The C Programming Language, Kerningham & Ritchie.
3. Programming in C, Balaguruswamy.
4. Let us C, Kanetkar Y.
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5.
Programming in C, Gotfreid, McGrawHill
Basic Electronics
EL102
3 - 0 - 2 : 5 Credits : 7 Hours
Prerequsites: None
Diodes and Transistors : Semiconductor Materials, Semiconductor Diode, Equivalent Circuits, Diode
Testing, Zener Diodes, Load Line Analysis, Rectifier Circuits, Wave Shaping Circuits, Bipolar Junction
Transistors, Field-Effect Transistors, Transistors Biasing, Transistors Small Signal Analysis, Transistor
Amplifier Circuits.
Operational Amplifiers : Operational Amplifier Basics, Equivalent Circuit, Practical Op-amp Circuits,
DC Offset, Constant Gain Multiplier, Voltage Summing, Voltage Buffer, Controlled Sources,
Instrumentation Amplifiers, Comparator, Oscillator Circuits.
Thysistors : Silicon Controlled Rectifier, Silicon Controlled Switch, Shockley Diode, DIAC, TRIAC.
Digital Systems: Number Systems and Codes, r’s Complements and (r-1)’s Complements, Binary
Addition and Subtraction, Representation of Negative Number, Floating Point Representation. Logic
Gates: Basic and Universal, Boolean Theorems, De’ Morgan’s theorems, Sum-of-Products form, Algebraic
Simplification, Karnaugh Map, Basic Combinational Circuit Concept : Half Adder, Full Adder, Sequential
circuit concept : Basic Flip-Flops (RS, D, JK Flip-Flop).
Experiments using diodes and bipolar junction transistor (BJT) : diode characteristics, designs and
analysis of half-wave and full-wave rectifiers, Clipping circuits and Zener regulators, BJT characteristics
and BJT amplifiers.
Experiments using Operational amplifiers : Summing amplifier, Comparator, Oscillators.
Experiments using logic gates : Digital IC testing, Realization of Boolean Equation, Realization of
Adder, Subtrator.
Experiments using flip-flops : Realization of Basic Flip-Flops.
Books :
1. R.L. Boylestad and L.Nashelsky : Electronic Devices and Circuit Theory; PHI, 6e, 2001.
2. R.J. Tocci : Digital Systems; PHI, 6e, 2001
3. A.P. Malvino : Electronic Principles; New Delhi, Tata Mc Graw-Hill, 1993
4. J. Millman & A. Grabel, “Micro electronics”, 2nd Edition, Mc Graw-Hill, 1987
5. R.A. Gayakward, Op.Amps and Linear Integrated Circuits, New Delhi : PHI, 2002
Engineering Mechanics
ME102
3 - 1 - 0 : 4 Credits : 4 Hours
Prerequsites: None
Force systems: Moment of a force about a point and about an axis; couple moment; reduction of a force
system to a force and a couple.
Equilibrium: Free body diagram; equations of equilibrium; problems in two and three dimensions; plane
frames and trusses.
Friction: Laws of Coulomb friction., problems involving large and small contact surfaces; square threaded
screws; belt friction; rolling resistance.
Properties of areas: Moments of inertia and product of inertia of areas, polar moment of inertia,
principal axes and principal moments of inertia.
Principle of Virtual Work
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Kinematics and Kinetics of particles: Particle dynamics in rectangular coordinates cylindrical
coordinates and in terms of path variables; central force motion.
Rigid Body Dynamics: Relative velocity, Translation, Pure rotation and plane motion of rigid bodies,
D’Alembert’s principle, linear momentum, principle of conservation of momentum, Impact of solid
bodies, work, energy, power, principle of conservation of energy
Books:
1.
2.
3.
4.
F. P. Beer and F. R. Johnston, Mechanics for Engineering, McGraw Hill
I. H. Shames, Engineering Mechanics, Prentice Hall India.
Timoshenko and Young, Engineering Mechanics, McGraw Hill.
J. L. Meriam, L. G. Kraige , Engineering Mechanics (Vol. 1) Statics & (Vol. 2) Dynamics, Wiley
India
Reference:
1. R.C. Hibbler, Engineering Mechanics, McMillan
2. K.L. Kumar, Engineering Mechanics, Tata McGraw Hill
Elements of Modern Biology
BT 101
3 – 0 - 0 : 3 Credits : 3 Hours
Prerequsites: None
Biological Structures and Organization :
 Biological macromolecules, Cellular Organization, Cell types, Membrane structures and functions.
 Cellular energetics: Structure of Mitochondria, Energy transduction; Structure of Plastids
(chloroplast), Photosynthetic light and dark reactions.
Biological systems:
 Muscular skeletal system, Nervous system (Overview of the major human sensory organs and their
functioning), Cardiovascular system.
Biological Information:
 DNA : Structure, Genetic code, Central dogma in Molecular biology.
 Protein synthesis.
 Biological data and Bioinformatics.
 Signal transduction in plants and animals – Basic concepts.
Text / Reference :
1. N. Hopkins, J. W. Roberts, J. A. Steitz and A. M. Weiner : Molecular Biology of the Gene, J.
Watson, Fourth Ed, Benjamin Cummings, Singapore, 1987.
2. J. L. Tymoczko, L. Stryer, Biochemistry, J.M. Berg, Fifth Ed, W.H. Freeman & Co, New York, 2002.
3. Dr. C. C. Chatterjee, Human Physiology, 11th Ed, Vol. I and II, Medical Allied Agency, Kolkata,
1987.
4. Guyton, Human Physiology.
Environmental Science
ES 101
3 - 0 - 0 : 3 Credits : 3 Hours
Prerequsites: None
General :
Basic ideas of environment, basic concepts related to environmental perspective, man, society and
environment, their inter relationship.
1L
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Mathematics of population growth and associated problems, definition of resource, types of resource,
renewable, nonrenewable, potentially renewable, effect of excessive use vis-a-vis population growth,
definition of pollutant and contaminant. Environmental impact assessment. 2L
Environmental degradation:
Acid rain, toxic element, particulates, noise pollution, air pollution and its effect on man.
1L
Overall methods for pollution prevention, environmental problems and sustainable development ,
components of environment.
1L
Ecology:
Elements of Ecology: System, open system, closed system, definition of ecology, species, population,
community, definition of ecosystem, biotic and abiotic components. Ecological balance and consequence
of change: Effect of abiotic factor on population, flow chart of different cycles with only elementary
reaction [oxygen, nitrogen, phosphate, sulphur], food chain [definition and one example of each food
chain]
3L
Air Pollution and Control :
Atmospheric Composition:
stratopause and mesopause.
Troposphere, stratosphere, mesosphere, thermosphere, tropopause,
1L
Energy Balance: Conductive and convective heat transfer, radiation heat transfer, simple global
temperature modal (Earth as a black body, earth albedo), problems.
3L
Green-house effects: Definition, impact of greenhouse gases on the global climate and consequently on
sea water level, agriculture and marine food.
1L
Climate, weather: Difference between climate and weather, Global warming and its consequence:
Adiabatic lapse rate, atmospheric stability, temperature inversion, radiation inversion, Atmospheric
dispersion: Maximum mixing depth, ventilation coefficient, smokestack plumes and atmospheric lapse
rate.
3L
The point-source Gaussian plume model excluded.
Source and effect of pollutants: Toxic chemicals in the environment, toxic chemicals in air, suspended
particulate matter, carbon dioxide, sulphur dioxide, nitric oxide, lead, carbon monoxide.
2L
Primary and secondary pollutants: Emission standard, criteria pollutant, oxides of carbon, oxide of
nitrogen, oxide of sulphur, particulate, PAN.
1L
Depletion Ozone layer: CFC, destruction of ozone lair by CFC, impact of other greenhouse gases, effect
of ozone modification.
1L
Standards and control measures: Industrial, commercial and residential air quality air quality standard,
Control measure (ESP, Cyclone separator, bag house, catalytic converter, scrubber (ventury). Statement
with brief reference)
1L
Water Pollution and Control :
Hydrosphere: Hydrological cycle.
1L
Natural water, Pollutants : their origin and effects: Oxygen demanding wastes, pathogens, nutrients, salts,
thermal application, heavy metals, pesticides, volatile organic compounds.
1L
River / lake / ground water pollution :
River : DO, 5day BOD test, BOD reaction rate constants, temperature dependents of BOD, effect of
oxygen demanding wastes on river [Deoxygenation, reaeration], COD, Oil, Grease, pH.
2L
Lake : Eutrophication [Definition, source and effect]
1L
Ground Water: Aquifers, hydraulic gradient, ground water flow. (Definition only)
1L
Standard and control: Waste water standard [BOD,COD,Oil, Grease], Water treatment system
[coagulation and flocculation, sedimentation and f1ltration, disinfection, hardness and alkalinity,
softening], wastewater treatment, primary treatment, secondary treatmens [Trickling f1lters, rotating
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biological contractor, activated sludge, sludge treatment, oxidation ponds], tertiary treatment definition.
3L
Arsenic pollution: Biochemical effect, contamination, speciation
2L
Land Pollution:
Lithosphere Composition, Pollutants: Municipal, industrial, commercial, agricultural, hazardous solid
wastes.
1L
Recovery and conversion method Waste and waste management Land filling, incineration, composting.
2L
Noise Pollution, Sources, effects: Definition of noise, effect of noise pollution, noise classification,
transport noise, occupational noise, neighbourhood noise, definition of noise intensity, noise threshold
limit value.
2L
Books:
1. Masters, G.M., "Introduction to Environmental Engineering and Science", Prentice Hall of India
Pvt. Ltd., 1991
2. Nebel, B.J., "Environmental Science", Prentice Hall Inc., 1987
3. Odum, E.P., "Ecology: The Link between the natural and social sciences", IBH Publishing Co.
Delhi.
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Second Year
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Mathematics
Mathematics III
MS 201
3 - 0 - 0 : 3 Credits : 3 Hours
Prerequsites: MS 102
Discrete probability :
- Randomness, finite probability space, probability measure, events
- Conditional probability, independence, Bayes’ theorem
- Discrete random variables
- Binomial, Poisson, geometric distributions
- Mean and variance: concepts, significance, computations, applications
- Integer random variables.
Continuous probability :
- Continuous random variables, the nature of these, illustrations of use
Exponential and normal distribution: probability density functions, calculation of mean and
variance
The central limit theorem and the implications for the normal distribution
Joint distribution.
Expectation:
- Moments, transform methods, mean time to failure
Conditional expectation, examples
Imperfect fault coverage and reliability.
Stochastic processes:
- Introduction: Bernoulli and Poisson processes, renewal process, renewal model of program
behavior
Discrete parameter Markov chains: transition probabilities, limiting distributions
Queuing: M/M1 and M/G/1, birth and death process
Finite Markov chains, program execution times
Sampling distributions :
- Purpose and the nature of sampling, its uses and applications
Random approaches to sampling: basic method, stratified sampling and variants thereof, cluster
sampling
Non-random approaches: purposive methods, sequential sampling
Data analysis; tools; graphical and numerical summaries
Multivariate distributions, independent random variables
Estimation :
- Nature of estimates: point estimates, interval estimates
Criteria to be applied to single point estimators: unbiased estimators, consistent estimators,
efficiency and sufficiency of estimators
Maximum likelihood principle approach, least squares approach; applicability conditions for
these
Confidence intervals
Estimates for one or two samples.
Hypothesis tests :
- Development of models and associated hypotheses, the nature of these
Hypothesis formulation: null and alternate hypotheses
Testing hypothesis based on a single parameter, choice of test statistic; choice of samples and
distributions
Criteria for acceptance of hypothesis
t-test, chi-squared test; applicability criteria for these.
Correlation and regression :
- The nature of correlation and regression, definitions
- Definition and calculation of correlation coefficients
- Approaches to correlation: the linear model approach, the least squares fitting approach,
strengths and weaknesses of these and conditions for applicability.
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Books:
1. Statistical Methods for Engineeris and Scientists, R. m. Bethea, B. S. Duran, T. L. Boullion, Marcell
Dekker Inc.
2. Statistics : Concepts and Applications, H. Frank, S. C. Altheon, Cambridge Low Priced Edition.
3. Theory and Problems of Probablity and Statistics, M. R. Spiegel, Scaum’s Outline Series,
McGrawHill.
4. Probability, Random Variables, and Stochastic Processes, Papoulis, McGrawHill.
Numerical Analysis
MS***
2 - 1 - 0 : 3 Credits : 3 Hours
Prerequsites: MS 101
Numerical computations and errors analysis : Introduction, Numbers and their accuracy, Floating
point arithmetic, errors in numbers, Computational methods for error estimation, General error
formulae‐approximation of a function, series approximations and error propagation in computation.
Algebraic and transcendental equations: Revision of some basic concepts on polynomial equations,
Bisection method, iterative method, Regula‐falsi method, Newton‐Raphson method, Secant method,
Generalized Newton’s method for multiple roots, solution of non‐linear simultaneous equations and
finding complex roots by Newton‐Raphson method.
System of simultaneous algebraic equations: Revision of basic properties of matrices and
determinants, Matrix inversion and solution of transcendental and system of algebraic equations‐Gauss
elimination method, Jacobi’s method and Gauss‐Seidal method, Eigen values and eigen vectors.
Interpolation and function approximations: Least square curve fit and trigonometric approximations,
Approximations by trigonometric polynomials and quality of approximations, Finite differences and
difference operators, Newtons interpolation formulae, Gauss forward and backward formulae, Sterling,
Bessel’s and Evertte’s formulae, Interpolation with unevenly spaced data points‐Lagrange’s interpolation.
Numerical differentiation and integration: Numerical differentiation, errors in numerical
differentiation, Maximum and minimum values of a tabulated function, Numerical integration‐
Trapezoidal, Simpson’s 1/3 and 3/8 rules, Boole’s and Weddle’s rules, Romberg integration‐recursive
formulae, Evaluation of double integrals by Trapezoidal and Simpson’s rules.
Ordinary differential equations: Taylor’s series method, Picard’s method, Euler’s method, Modified
Euler’s method, Runge‐ Kutta methods of 2nd and 4th order, Adams‐ Moltan and Miline methods,
Solution of simultaneous and higher order equations.
Books :
1. Numerical Methods for Engineers and Scientists : J.N. Sharma
2. Numerical Analysis : F. B. Hildbrand
3. Numerical Method for Engineers and Scientists : M. K. Jain, S.R.K. Lyngar and R. K. Jain
4. Introductory Methods of Numerical Analysis : S.S. Sastry
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Civil Engineering Courses
SEMESTER-III
(B.Tech-Civil Engineering)
Department of Civil Engineering, Tezpur University, Napaam 784028, Assam, India
Semester wise Course Structure
Solid Mechanics
CE214
3 - 1 - 0 : 4 Credits : 4 Hours
Prerequsites: None
Concept of stress and strain at a point, Hooke’s law, Young’s modulus, Poisson’s ratio, stress - strain
diagram, stresses and strains in bars subjected to axial loading, stress produced in compound bars
subjected to axial loading, Temperature stress and strain due to applications of combined axial loads and
variation of temperature.
Compound Stresses and Strains- Two dimensional system, stress at a point on a plane, principal stresses
and principal planes, Mohr’s circle of stress, ellipse of stress and their applications, principal strains and
principal axis of strain, circle of strain and ellipse of strain. Relationship between elastic constants.
Bending Moment(BM) and Shear Force(SF) Diagrams- BM and SF diagrams for Cantilevers , simply
supported beams without or with overhangs. Calculation of maximum BM and SF and the point of contra
flexure under concentrated loads, uniformly distributed loads.
Theory of pure bending of beams- Assumptions in the simple bending theory, derivation of formula: its
application to beams of rectangular, circular and channel sections, Shearing stresses in beams, Composite
beams.
Torsion- Derivation of torsion equation and its assumptions. Applications of the equation of the hollow
and solid circular shafts
Thin Cylinders and Spheres- Derivation of formulae and calculations of hoop stress, longitudinal stress
in a cylinder, and sphere subjected to internal pressures.
Columns and Struts- Columns under uni-axial load, Buckling of Columns, Slenderness ratio and
conditions. Derivations of Euler‟s formula for elastic buckling load, equivalent length. Rankine Gordon’s
empirical formula.
Text Books:
1. Popov E P, “Engineering Mechanics of Solids”, SI Version, Prentice Hall, New Delhi.
2. Timoshenko S. P., “Strength of Materials” Vol. I and II, CBS Publ., 1986
Reference:
1. Pytel A H and Singer F L, “Strength of Materials”, Harper Collins, New Delhi.
2. Shames, I. H., Pitarresi, J. M., “Introduction to Solid Mechanics,” Prentice-Hall, NJ.
3. Beer P F and Johston (Jr) E R, “Mechanics of Materials”, SI Version, McGraw Hill, NY.
4. NPTEL courses, http://nptel.iitm.ac.in/courses.php, web and video courses on Strength of
Materials by Prof. Sharma, S. C., and Prof. Harsha, S. P.
5. Ramamrutham, S and Narayanan, R, “Strength of Materials”, Dhanpat Rai Publications.
Fluid Mechanics
CE201
2 - 1 - 0 : 3 Credits : 3 Hours
Prerequsites: ME 102
Fluid properties; Pressure measurement; Hydrostatic forces on plane and curved surfaces; Buoyancy and
equilibrium; Stability, metacentric height; Types of flow; Continuity; Energy and momentum equations;
Velocity distribution and velocity coefficients, practical applications; Navier Stoke equation; Shear stress
and pressure gradient; Flow through pipes, Hagen-Poiseuille equation; Turbulence, Prandtl's mixing
length, eddy viscosity; Darcy-Weisbach equation for flow through pipes, friction factor, Moody diagram,
minor losses, pipes in series and parallel, equivalent length, pipe network analysis; Water hammer;
Boundary layer concept, drag coefficients, control of boundary layer; Dimensional analysis and similitude.
Books:
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1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
F. M. White, Fluid Mechanics, McGraw Hill
S. W. Yuan, Foundations of Fluid Mechanics, Prentice Hall
A. K. Jain, Fluid Mechanics, Khanna Publishers
K.L. Kumar, Fluid Mechanics, S Chand & Co.
Subramanya K. Theory and Applications of Fluid Mechanics, Tata McGraw Hill Publishing Co.
P.N. Modi and S.M. Seth, Hydraulics and Fluid Mechanics, Standard Book House
Surveying
CE202
3 - 1 - 0 : 4 Credits : 4 Hours
Prerequsites: None
Introduction to Chain and Compass Surveying: Introduction, Definition of surveying, primary
divisions of surveying, object and classification of surveying, principles of surveying, approximate
methods of chine and tape surveying, unfolding and folding of a chain, instruments for chaining and
taping, measurement by tape and chain, errors in tape measurements and their corrections, testing and
adjusting of a chain, chaining on flat and sloping ground, obstacle in chaining, direct and indirect
methods of ranging, methods of traversing, principle basic definitions.
Leveling and contouring: Definition of terms, principles of leveling, types of levels, leveling staffs,
booking and reduction in field book, balancing of sights, errors curvature and refraction, distance of
visible horizon, reciprocal leveling, and its merits, contour, contour interval, horizontal equivalent,
contour gradient, factors affecting contour interval, characteristics of contours, direct and indirect
methods of contouring, uses of contour maps.
Theodolite: Vernier and microscopic theodolite, construction, temporary and permanent adjustments,
measurements of horizontal and vertical angles, methods of repetitions and reiteration, sources of errors,
checks in traversing, omitted measurements.
Plane table surveying: Principles, merits and demerits, instruments and other accessories, methods
used, radiation, traversing, resection, intersection and their uses, two and three point problem.
Tacheometry: General principles of stadia system, fixed and movable hair methods, inclined sights with
staff vertical, inclined sight with staff normal to the line of sight, determination of tacheometric constants,
analytic lens, field work and seconds, tangential system.
Curves: Types of curves, elements of curve, different methods of setting out‐simple circular curves,
compound curves, reverse curves, transition curves, types of transition curves, super‐elevation, suitability
of a circular curve, vertical curves.
Books:
1.
2.
3.
4.
B.C. Punmia, Surveying (Vol-I & II), Laxmi Publications
Arrora, Surveying, Standard Book House
P.B. Shahani, Surveying (Vol-I & II)
T. P. Kanetkar, Surveying & Levelling part-I & part-II, Pune Vidyarthi Griha Prakashan, 2006
Building Materials & Technology
CE203
3 - 0 - 0 : 3 Credits : 3 Hours
Prerequsites: None
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Introduction: Introduction to structures of solids, ductility, brittleness, strength, stiffness, durability,
hardness, toughness; Weakness of materials, Introduction to building materials.
Cement & aggregate: Chemical composition, manufacturing, physical characteristics, hydration,
properties of cement compounds, different types of cements, tests on cement. Coarse and fine aggregates,
Influence of aggregate on the properties of concrete, aggregate selection.
Concrete: Fresh Concrete: Batching, Mixing, workability, effect of admixture, Hardened Concrete:
mechanical properties of hardened concrete, Water-cement ratio, Porosity, Curing of concrete, Design of
concrete mix: IS code recommendation.
High performance concrete: introduction to special concrete, acid resistant concrete, roller compacted
concrete etc.
Brick: Raw materials, drying and burning, Strength and durability, mortar for masonry and strength of
masonry. Hollow concrete bricks, fly ash bricks.
Glass: Various types of glasses, strengthening of glasses, uses
Tiles and flooring materials: ceramic and other types of tiles
Metals: Steel for reinforced concrete and prestressed concrete construction, structural steel sections,
Deterioration of building materials: Corrosion, chloride and sulphate attack on concrete, alkaliaggregate reaction, acid aggregate reactions.
Books:
1. A. M. Nevelle and J. J. Brooks, Concrete Technology, updated, Addison Wesley Longman,
International student edition 1999.
2. Neil Jackson and R. K. Dhir, Civil Engineering materials, Macmillan Fourth edition 1988.
3. S. C. Rangwala, Engineering Materials, Chaortar Publishing House, Anand, 1985
Engineering Geology
CE204
3 - 0 - 0 : 3 Credits : 3 Hours
Prerequsites: None
The earth, Origin, age & interior of the earth. Crystallography & mineralogy. Wethering including
geological action and wind, running water & glacier. Different types of rocks & their classification, texture
& structure. Earthquake, introduction to plate tectonics, structures in rocks (folds, joints &
unconformities).
Ground water, selection of sites for bridges, dams & tunnels. Building stones, engineering properties of
rocks, geophysical exploration, geological time scale of Indian rock groups, formation of economic
mineral deposits. Distribution of mineral deposits in India.
Books:
1. S.K. Garg, Physical & Engineering Geology, Khanna Publishers.
2. Prabin Singh, Engineering & General Geology, S.K. Kataria & Sons.
3. E.S. Dana, A Text Book on Mineralogy, Willey Eastern Limited.
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Surveying Practical
CE205
0 - 0 - 2 : 2 Credits : 4 Hours
Prerequsites: CE202
Open and closed Traversing with chain and compass, Road leveling for both longitudinal and Cross
sectioning, Fly leveling, Contouring, Plane Table Surveying, Theodolite Traversing, Determination of
Tacheometric constants K and C, Area and volume determination by planimeter, Simple Circular Curve
with both linear method and instrument method, Setting out of the combined curve.
Concrete & Structure Lab
CE213
0-0-2: 2 Credits : 4Hours
Prerequsites: None
Determination of initial & final setting time of cement, compressive strength & soundness of cement,
sieve analysis of aggregates, specific gravity, water absorption of aggregates, bulking of sand, workability
of concrete by slump test, splitting tensile strength of concrete, tensile strength & elongation of
reinforcing bars.
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Civil Engineering Drawing
CE206
0 - 0 - 2 : 2Credit : 4 Hours
Prerequsites: None
Introduction to the code of practice for building drawing: plan, elevation and section of different
residential and public buildings.
Introduction to functional planning of residential and commercial buildings
Practices: Drawing of plan, elevation, sectional view of various buildings and other Civil Engineering
Structures.
Books:
a.
b.
c.
M. Chakraborty, Civil Engineering Drawing, Third Edition, Bhakti Vedanta book trust, 1999.
Shah & Kale, Principles of Building Drawing, Macmillan India Limited
National building Code of India, 1984, BIS, 2002.
Hydraulics & Hydraulic Structures
CE207
3 - 0 - 0 : 3 Credits : 3 Hours
Prerequsites: CE201
Open channel flow in rigid boundary channels- Comparison with pipe flow, Classification of flow,
uniform flow – Equations for uniform flow such as Chezy’s and Manning’s formula, Most efficient channel
section – Circular. Rectangular, and Trapezoidal channel sections, Velocity distribution in Open
channels, Conveyance, Normal depth, Hydraulic exponents for uniform flow, Determination of normal
depth and velocity, Specific energy and Specific force diagrams , Critical flow, Channel transitions.
Non-uniform flow, Basic assumptions, Gradually Varied Flow, Dynamic Equation for Gradually Varied
flow, Different forms of the Dynamic equation, Flow Profiles in Prismatic Channels, Computation of the
Length of the Back Water Curve- Graphical Integration and Direct Step Methods. Rapidly Varied FlowHydraulic Jump, Hydraulic jump equations for a Rectangular Channel, Practical Applications, Energy loss
and Efficiency of a Jump, Rapidly varied Unsteady flow – Surges.
Distribution works- Classification of Canals, Canal Alignment, Considerations for fixing Longitudinal
slope, Typical Canal Cross Sections in Embankment and Filling, Cross-Sections of Irrigation Canals as per
BIS codes, Maintenance of Canals, Canals in Alluvial soils – Regime Theory - Kennedy’s and Lacey’s
Theories, Silting in Canals, Scour and Protection against Scour.
Canal lining- losses in Irrigation Canals, Advantages and Disadvantages of Lining, Types of Lining.Water
logging- Causes & Preventive measures. Drainage – Open and Closed Drains. River Behavior, Control and
Training - River Regimes, Classification of Rivers on Alluvial Planes, River Meandering and its Causes,
River Training – Objectives, Types of River Training Works. Typical flood control methods.
Books:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
Chow V.T., Open Channel Hydraulics, McGraw Hill, Inc.. 1975, New York.
K.Subramanya, Flow in Open Channels, Tata McGraw Hill, 1998, New Delhi.
M. Hanif Chaudhry, Open Channel Flow, Prentice Hall of India. 1994, New Delhi.
K. G. Rangaraju, Flow through Open Channels, Tata McGraw Hill, 1984, New Delhi.
P. N. Modi, Irrigation, Water Resources &Water Power Engineering, Standard Book House, 2000,
New Delhi
S.K. Garg, “Irrigation Engineering and Hydraulic Structures”, Khanna Publishers, 1992
Structural Analysis-I
CE208
3 - 1 - 0 : 4 Credits : 4 Hours
Prerequsites: ME201 & ME102
Department of Civil Engineering, Tezpur University, Napaam 784028, Assam, India
Semester wise Course Structure
Introduction to Structural Analysis: Forms of structures, loads & forces, free body diagram, condition
of equilibrium of forces, support conditions, determinate & indeterminate structures.
Statically determinate beams: Axial thrust, bending moment & shear force diagram with concentrated
& distributed loads, point of contraflexures.
Deflection in beams: Computation of slope & deflection by double integration, moment area method,
conjugate beam method, application to simply supported, overhang & cantilever beams.
Strain energy & virtual work: Strain energy for axial force, bending, shear & torsion. Castigliano’s
theorem & its application to find deflection & redundant forces in simple cases.
Analysis of pin-jointed structures: Method of joints & sections, deflection of joints, maxwell’s
reciprocal theorem. Analysis of two-hinged & three hinged arches,
Moving loads & influence lines: Applications to determinate structures, beams, trusses, ILD for
bending moment, shear force & normal thrust in three hinged arches, Muller Breslau’s principle for
indeterminate structures.
Books:
1. C.S. Reddy, Basic structural analysis, Second edition, Tata McGraw Hill publishing company
limited, 1996.
2. D.S. Prakash Rao, Structural analysis: Unified approach, Universities Press, (First edition), 1996.
3. S. Utku, C.H. Norris and J.B. Wilbur, Elementary Structural Analysis, Fourth edition, Tata
McGraw Hill publishing company limited, 2003.
4. C.K. Wang, Intermediate structural analysis Tata McGraw Hill publishing company limited, 1986.
5. L. S. Negi and R. S. Jangjid, Structural Analysis, Tata Mc. Graw, New Delhi, 1997. Ramamurtham,
Theory of Structures
Geotechnical Engineering-I
CE209
3 - 1 - 0 : 4 Credits : 4 Hours
Prerequsites: None
Introduction: Definition of soil, rock, soil mechanics and foundation engineering, soil formation, soil
structure.
Soil properties: Soil as a three phase system, basic relationships, index properties of soil and their
determination, atterburg’s limits, liquidity & consistency indices, degree of saturation, density index,
classification of soils.
Permeability and seepage : Darcy’s law and its validity, seepage velocity, discharge velocity, constant
and variable head permea‐meter, pumping in and out tests, permeability of stratified soils, factors
affecting permeability, Laplace’s equation, flow potential flow net and its properties, different methods
of drawing flownets, seepage pressure, quick sand, exit gradient, piping, design of filter, principle of total
and effective stresses, capillarity conditions in soil, effective and pore pressures.
Stress distribution in soils: Need for finding stress distribution in soil, assumptions in elastic theories,
Boussinesq’s equation for point, line, circular and rectangular loads, Westergaad’s formula for point load,
comparison of Boussinesq’s and Westergaard’s equation, concept and use of pressure bulbs, principle and
use of New mark’s influence chart, contact pressure.
Compaction: Mechanism of compaction, objective of compaction, measurement of compaction, factors
affecting compaction, optimum moisture content, Standard Proctor test, Modified Proctor test, effect of
Department of Civil Engineering, Tezpur University, Napaam 784028, Assam, India
Semester wise Course Structure
moisture content and compactive effort on dry density, zero air void curve, compaction of cohesionless
soils, field compaction, field control of compaction.
Consolidation: Elastic settlement in cohesionless soils, mechanism of consolidation, e‐log (p) curves,
basic definitions, estimation of preconsolidation pressure, normally consolidation and over consolidation
ratio, Terzaghi’s theory of one dimensional consolidation, assumptions, governing equation, standard
solution, laboratory determination of consolidation properties of soil, magnitude and rate of
consolidation, settlements, secondary consolidation, compression characteristics of clays and settlement
analysis.
Shear strength : Normal, shear and principal stresses, Columb’s equation, Mohr’s stress circle, Mohr‐
Columb failure criteria, laboratory determination of shear parameters of soil by direct shear tests, triaxial
test, unconfined compression test, Vane shear test, Consolidated drained, consolidated undrained and
unconsolidated undrained shear test, pore pressure parameters, total & effective stress analysis.
Lateral earth pressure: earth pressure at rest, active & passive earth pressure, rankine’s earth pressure
theory & its application to retaining wall.
Books:
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Gopal Ranjan & A.S.R. Rao, Basic and Applied Soil Mechanics, New Age International, 2000.
Braja M. Das, Principles of Geotechnical Engineering, Thomson learning
V.N.S. Murthy, Soil Mechanics & Foundation Engineering, Dhanpat Rai & Sons.
S.R. Kaniraj, Design Aids in Soil Mechanics & Foundation Engineering, Tata McGraw Hill, 1988.
Soil Mechanics – T.W. Lambe & R.V. Whitman – John Wiley & Sons,1969.
Alam Singh, Soil Engineering-Theory and Practice, Asia Pub.
Transportation Engineering-I
CE210
3 - 0 - 0 : 3 Credits : 3 Hours
Prerequsites: None
Highway Classification, Alignment and Geometrical Design: Introduction - Highway development
in India - Classification of roads - Typical cross sections of roads in urban and rural area - Requirements
and factors controlling alignment of roads - Engineering surveys for highway location - Pavement surface
characteristics - Camber and width requirements - Sight distances - stopping and overtaking sight
distances, overtaking zone requirements - Design of horizontal alignment - speed, radius, super elevation,
methods of providing super elevation, extra widening of pavements, transition curves - Design of vertical
alignment - gradient, grade compensation, summit curves and valley curves - worked out problems on all
the above topics.
Traffic engineering: Introduction - Road user, vehicle and traffic characteristics - Speed and volume
studies - Simple worked out problems - Principles of design of at-grade intersections - Simple layouts Objectives, classification and uses of traffic signs and markings.
Pavement Materials and Design: Desirable properties and testing of highway materials: road
aggregates, bituminous materials and subgrade soil - Factors influencing the design of pavements, design
of flexible & rigid pavements.
Pavement Construction and Maintenance: Historical development of road construction Construction of earth roads, WBM roads, stabilized roads, bituminous pavements, cement concrete roads
and joints in cement concrete roads - Types and causes of failures in flexible & rigid pavements.
Books:
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2
Khanna S.K. & Justo C.E.G., Highway Engineering, Nem Chand & Bros, 1997, Roorkee.
Kadiyali L.R., Principles of Highway Engineering, Khanna Publishers, 1998, New Delhi.
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O’ Flaherty C.A., Highway-Traffic Planning and Engineering, Edward Arnold., 1986,
London.
oder and Witezak, Principles of Pavement Design, John Wiley and Sons, 1975, New York.
IRC: 37-2001, Guidelines for the Design of Flexible Pavements, IRC 2001, New Delhi.
IRC: 58-2002, Guidelines for the Design of Rigid Pavements, IRC 2002, New Delhi.
David Croney, The Design and Performance of Road Pavements, McGraw Hill, 1997, New
York.
Geotechnical Engineering Lab
CE211
0- 0 - 2: 2Credits : 4Hours
Prerequsites: None
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Specific gravity of coarse and fine grained soils
Determination of water content by oven-dry method.
Grain size distribution by sieve analysis.
Atterberg limits and indices
Determination of field density (a) sand replacement method (b) core cutter method
Determination of coefficient of permeability by
(a) Constant head method (b Variable head method
Consolidation test
Compaction test (a) IS light compaction test (b) IS heavy compaction test
Direct shear test
Triaxial shear test
Unconfined compressive strength test
Laboratory vane shear test
Hydraulics Lab
CE212
0- 0 - 2: 2Credits : 4Hours
Prerequsites: CE207 & CE201
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Measurement of fluid pressure using various manometers and gauges.
Experimental study on capillarity.
Determination of coefficient of viscosity of a fluid using viscometer.
Experimental study on stability of floating bodies.
Study on fluid pressure distribution on immersed bodies.
Study of different types of flow using Reynold’s apparatus.
Determination of friction factor in pipes using pipe friction apparatus.
Study of flow behavior in open channels using tilting flume.
Department of Civil Engineering, Tezpur University, Napaam 784028, Assam, India
Semester wise Course Structure
SEMESTER-V
(B.Tech, Civil Engineering)
Department of Civil Engineering, Tezpur University, Napaam 784028, Assam, India
Semester wise Course Structure
Structural Design-I
CE301
3- 1 - 0: 4Credits : 4Hours
Prerequsites: CE208 & CE303
Properties of concrete & reinforcing steel. Limit state design philosophy. Durability, serviceability, shear,
bond, flexure & deflection consideration.
Singly reinforced and doubly reinforced beams, T beams, continuous beam, simple & continuous slab.
Columns subjected to centric & eccentric loading, long & short columns.
Design philosophy of footings, isolated & combined footings. design of retaining walls.
Introduction to working stress method of design, application to the design of water retaining structures.
Books:
1. Pillai & Menon, Reinforced Concrete Design, Tata McGraw-Hill, 2003
2. P.C. Varghese, Limit State Design of Reinforced Concrete, Prentice Hall of India.
3. Sinha S.N., Reinforced Concrete Design, Tata McGraw Hill
4. Punmia B.C., Reinforced Concrete Structures Vol. I, Standard Book House
5. Jain A.K., Reinforced Concrete Structures Vol. I &II, Lakshmi Pub
6. C.K Wang & C.G. Salmon, Reinforced Concrete Fundamentals, Harpur International Edition.
Relevant Codes:
IS-456:2000
IS-875
SP:16, SP:34, SP:22
Water Resources Engineering
CE302
3- 0 - 0: 3 Credits : 3Hours
Prerequsites: CE207
Surface water hydrology - hydrologic cycle, rainfall and its measurement, mean rainfall, runoff; Flow
measurements; Infiltration losses; Storm hydrology; Unit Hydrograph; Storm hydrograph; Reservoir
planning - Investigations, life of reservoir; Flood estimation and routing, flood forecasting; Surface and
sub-surface drainage, water logging, remedial measures, drainage of land; Ground water hydrology Introduction, types of aquifers, wells, well yield; Soil-Water-Plant relationships, crop water requirement;
Layout of canal system; Types and methods of irrigation.
Books:
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V.T. Chow, D.R. Maidment, L.W. Mays, “Applied Hydrology”, McGraw Hill, 1998.
V.P. Singh, “Elementary Hydrology”, Prentice Hall, 1993.
H.M. Raghunath, “Hydrology – Principles, Analysis and Design”, Wiley Eastern Ltd., 1986.
A.M. Michael, “Irrigation – Theory and Practice”, Vikas Publishing House, 1987.
K. Linsley, “Water Resources Engineering”, McGraw Hill, 1995.
S.K. Garg, “Irrigation Engineering and Hydraulic Structures”, Khanna Publishers, 1992.
K. Subramanya, “Engineering Hydrology”, Tata Mc Graw Hill
Structural Analysis-II
CE303
3- 1 -0: 4Credits : 4Hours
Prerequsites: CE208
Introduction to indeterminate structures, static & kinematic indeterminacy
Indeterminate beams: Propped cantilevers, fixed beam, continuous beams, sinking of support,
temperature effect, method of consistent deformation, three moment equation.
Department of Civil Engineering, Tezpur University, Napaam 784028, Assam, India
Semester wise Course Structure
Classical displacement method: Slope deflection method, moment distribution method, kani’s method
& their applications.
Classical force method: Trusses & rigid frames by column analogy & elastic centre method.
Masonry dams, retaining walls, condition for no tension, introduction to creep, fatigue & stress
concentration.
Matrix method of structural analysis: Stiffness method: Local and global stiffness matrices, assembly,
band storage, solution of resulting simultaneous algebraic equation, boundary conditions, application to
plane and space truss, analysis of plane frame, grid and three dimensional frame.
Books:
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V.N Vazirani & M.M. Ratwani, Analysis of Structures (Vol-I & II), Khanna Publishers.
C.S. Reddy, Basic structural analysis, Second edition, Tata McGraw Hill publishing company
limited, 1996.
D.S. Prakash Rao, Structural analysis: Unified approach, Universities Press, (First edition),
1996.
S. Utku, C.H. Norris and J.B. Wilbur, Elementary Structural Analysis, Fourth edition, Tata
McGraw Hill publishing company limited, 2003.
C.K. Wang, Intermediate structural analysis Tata McGraw Hill publishing company limited,
1986.
L. S. Negi and R. S. Jangjid, Structural Analysis, Tata Mc. Graw, New Delhi, 1997.
Ramamurtham, Theory of Structures
W. Weaver and J.M. Gere, Matrix analysis of framed structures, CBS Publishers &
Dustributors
Geotechnical Engineering-II
CE304
3- 0 - 0: 3Credits : 3Hours
Prerequsites: CE209
Soil exploration & site investigation: Planning of subsurface exploration, methods, sampling, samplers,
in-situ tests, bore log.
Shallow foundations: Classifications, shallow & deep foundations, bearing capacity theory, Terzaghy,
Meyerhoff, IS code method for determination of bearing capacity, effect of depth of water table, eccentric
& inclined loads. Bearing capacity from in-situ tests, immediate & consolidation settlements, corrections,
settlement from field tests.
Deep Foundations: Clasification of piles, load carrying capacity of piles, group action, settlement, negative
skin friction, lateral load capacity, pile load tests.
Cassion foundations: Types & selections, forces & moments, depth determination.\
Ground improvement techniques: Improvement of soil using admixtures, grouting, vertical drains, stone
columns, introduction to soil dynamics & machine foundation. Stability of slopes: causes and prevention,
introduction to different methods of analysis.
Books:
1. Braja M Das, Principles of Foundation Engineering, Thomson Learning
2. Gopal Ranjan & A.S.R. Rao, Basic and Applied Soil Mechanics, New Age International, 2000.
3. S.R. Kaniraj, “Design Aids in Soil Mechanics & Foundation Engineering”, Tata McGrawHill,
1988.
4. J.E. Bowles, “Foundation Analysis and Design”, McGraw Hill, 1996.
5. P.N. Kurian, “Design of Foundation Systems: Principles & Practices”, Narosa, 1994.
6. V.N.S. Murthy, Soil Mechanics & Foundation Engineering, Dhanpat Rai & Sons.
Department of Civil Engineering, Tezpur University, Napaam 784028, Assam, India
Semester wise Course Structure
Environmental Engineering-I
CE305
3- 0 - 0: 3Credits : 3Hours
Prerequsites: None
Introduction, Population Forecasting and Water Demand, Physical, Chemical and Biological
Characteristics of Water and Wastewater, Wastewater Flow, Basic Microbiology: cells, classification and
characteristics of living organisms. Metabolic Processes, Microorganisms in Natural Water Systems,
Biological Oxidation of Organic Matter. Introduction to Environmental Chemistry, Stoichiometry and
Kinetics of Chemical Reactions, Equilibrium Constant and Solubility Products, pH and Alkalinity.
Development of Oxygen Sag Model. Flow sheets for Water and Wastewater Treatment, Sewer Design,
Introduction to Solid Waste, Air Pollution and Noise Pollution.
Books:
1. S.K. Garg, Water Supply Engineering (Vol-I & II), Khanna Publishers
2. Terence J McGhee, “Water Supply and Sewerage”, McGraw-Hill, Inc.,1991.
3. Mackenzie L Davis & David A Cornwell, “Introduction to Environmental Engineering”, McGraw-Hill,
Inc.,1991.
4. Metcalf & Eddy, “Wastewater Engineering- Treatment and Reuse,” Tata McGraw Hill, 4th Edn., 2003.
5. Clair N Sawyer & Perry L McCarty, G. F. Parkin, “Chemistry for Environmental Engineers”, McGrawHill, 1994.
6. B.C. Punmia, Environmental Engineering (Vol-I & II), Laxmi Publishers.
7. Manual for Sewer and Sewerage – Central Public Health & Environmental Engineering Organisation
–Ministry of Housing and Urban Development, Govt. of India, 1993.
Environmental Engineering Lab
CE306
0- 0 - 2: 2Credits : 4Hours
Prerequsites: CE305
List of Experiments: Solid Analysis; pH, Alkalinity, Turbidity and Conductivity measurements; Estimation
of Hardness, Dissolved Oxygen, BOD and COD; Plate Counts and MPN test; Estimation of Fluoride and
Copper using colorimetric methods.
Transportation Engineering Lab
CE311
0- 0 - 1: 1Credits : 2Hours
Prerequsites: CE210
List of Experiments: Impact value & Crushing value of aggregates, Flakiness & Elongation index of
aggregates, Los-angles test, CBR value, penetration test on Bitumen, softening point test of bitumen,
ductility value of a bitumen material, float test on bitumen.
Department of Civil Engineering, Tezpur University, Napaam 784028, Assam, India
Semester wise Course Structure
SEMESTER-VI
(B.Tech-Civil Engineering)
Department of Civil Engineering, Tezpur University, Napaam 784028, Assam, India
Semester wise Course Structure
Structural Design-II
CE307
3- 1 - 0: 4Credits : 4Hours
Prerequsites: CE208 & CE303
Stuctural steel sections & their properties, methods of design. Rivetted, welded & bolted connections,
design of tension members, design of compression members-laced & braced columns. Column bases,
design of beams-single & built-up sections. Plate girders, Structural connections, roof truss design.
Books:
1. Ramachandra, Design of Steel Structures, Standard Book House.
2. S.K. Duggal, Design of Steel Structures, Tata Mcgraw Hill
3 A.S. Arya & J.L. Azmani, Design of Steel Structures, Nemchand Brothers.
4. Salmon & Jhonson, Steel Structural Design & Behaviour, Harper & Row.
5. P. Dayaratnam, “Design of Steel Structures”, S. Chand & Co., 2003
6. Subramanian, N. (2008). Design of Steel Structures, Oxford University Press.
Relevant Codes: IS-800, IS-816, SP-6
Environmental Engineering-II
CE308
3-0-0: 3 Credits : 3Hours
Prerequsites: CE305
Particle Fluid Mechanics as applied to the settling of Type I and II suspensions. Design and operation of
Sedimentation Tanks. Coagulation and Flocculation. Hydraulics of Filtration, Design and Operation of
Filter Units. Disinfection Methods. Ion exchange and Adsorption. Water Softening, Manganese and Iron
Removal. Wastewater Treatment – Preliminary, Primary and Secondary Treatment Units. Aerobic and
Anaerobic Processes. Purpose, theory and design of aeration units. Sludge treatment and disposal.
Wastewater treatment by septic tank, wastewater stabilization ponds, aerated ponds and oxidation
ditches
Books:
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S.K. Garg, Water Supply Engineering (Vol-I & II), Khanna Publishers
Terence J McGhee, “Water Supply and Sewerage”, McGraw-Hill, Inc,1991.
James M Montgomery, “Water Treatment Principles and Design”, John Wiley & Sons,1985
Mackenzie L Davis & David A Cornwell, “Introduction to Environmental Engineering”,
McGraw-Hill, Inc.,1991.
Soli J Arceivala, “Wastewater Treatment for Pollution Control”,Tata McGraw Hill, 1999.
B.C. Punmia, Environmental Engineering (Vol-I & II), Laxmi Publishers.
Metcalf & Eddy, “Wastewater Engineering- Treatment and Reuse,” Tata McGraw Hill, 4th
Edn., 2003
Construction Technology
CE312
3-0-0: 3 Credits : 3Hours
Prerequsites: None
Construction Technology: Construction of superstructure and substructures, Quality control, Various
items of construction: Earthwork, Excavation, Earthmoving, Drilling, Blasting, dewatering, foundation,
Finishing items, painting, flooring, brick works, door, window. Examples of construction of structures
such as buildings, bridges, roads, tunnels, industrial structures, Construction safety, Use of information
technology in construction industries, Automation in construction industry: a general discussion.
Principles of estimation, Examples of estimation of materials for various structures, Principles of general
and detailed specifications, Analysis of rate: definition of analysis of rates, prime cost, work charged
establishment, PWD schedules of rates.
Department of Civil Engineering, Tezpur University, Napaam 784028, Assam, India
Semester wise Course Structure
Books:
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Singh, J. Heavy Construction-Planning, Equipment and Methods (Oxford & IBH Publishing Co.
Pvt, 1993)
Saraswati, S. and Sarkar, S. K. Construction Technology (Oxford University Press, 2008)
Dutta, B.N., Estimating and Costing (UBSPD, 2010)
Punmia, B.C., Jain, A.K., Jain, A.K., Building construction: an elementary as well as advanced
course for engineering students (Laxmi Publications, 2008)
Department of Civil Engineering, Tezpur University, Napaam 784028, Assam, India
Semester wise Course Structure
SEMESTER-VII
(B.Tech-Civil Engineering)
Department of Civil Engineering, Tezpur University, Napaam 784028, Assam, India
Semester wise Course Structure
Transportation Engineering-II
CE401
3-0-0: 3 Credits : 3Hours
Prerequsites: None
Railway Engineering: Introduction, classification, gauges, railway track, components & their function,
cross section, stresses, coning of wheels, wear & creep of rails, failure, fittings & fixtures, ballast, sleepers
& drainage, geometric design, alignment, gradient, grade compensation, super elevation, cant, horizontal
& transition curves.
Airport Engineering: Airport planning, characteristics, site selection & planning, airport obstructions,
zoning laws, imaginary surfaces, approach zone, turning zone, runway & taxiway design, runway
orientation, runway length & corrections, configurations, geometric elements of taxiway, exit taxiway,
fillets, separation & clearance, airport layout-hangers, parkings & terminal building.
Books:
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Saxena S.P. & Arora S.P, A Textbook of Railway Engineering, Dhanpat Rai & Sons
Agarwal M.M, Indian Railway Track, Sachdeva Press
Khanna S.K , Arora M.G & Jain S.S, Airport Planning & Design, Nemchand Brothers.
Hernjeff R & Makelvy, Planning & Design of Airports, Mc. Graw Hill
Construction Management
CE402
3-0-0: 3 Credits : 3Hours
Prerequsites: None
Construction is industry and its challenges, Role of construction management, Methods of construction
managements, Basic requirements of construction management: Learning structures, Life cycle of
construction projects: Examples of real projects and its learning requirements, Stages of awarding
contract, types of contract, contract documents, arbitration and settlement of disputes, contract laws and
handling of contracts, commissioning of project, Introduction to network based project management
techniques: Defining activities and their interdependence, drawing of network, time and resource
estimations, use of network as scheduling techniques, use of network as control techniques i.e. project
monitoring, resource planning , measurement and measurement book.
Books
1. Chitkara, K.K. Construction Project Management: Planning, Scheduling and Controlling (Tata
McGraw- Hill, 2004)
2. Sengupta, B and Guha, H. Construction Management and Planning (Tata McGraw Hill,1995)
3. Peurifoy, R.L., Ledbetter, W.B. and Schexnayder, C.J. Construction planning and methods (Fifth
Edition, McGraw Hill International Editions, 1996)
4. Berrie, D.S. and Paulson, B.C. Professional Cconstruction Management including C.M., Design
Construct and General Contracting (Third edition, McGraw Hill International Editions, 1992)
5. Srinath, L.S. PERT and CPM principles and Applications (Third Edition, Affiliated East-west Press
Pvt Ltd, 2001)
6. Carmichael, D.G. Construction Engineering Networks: Techniques, Planning and Management
(Ellis Horwood Publishers, Chichester, 1989)
Project I
CE481
0 - 0 - 6 : 6 Credits : 12 Hours
Prerequsites: None
The students will carry out project works in groups of 3-5 students each under the guidance of a faculty
member. The project shall consist of research/ design/ development/ implementation work.
Department of Civil Engineering, Tezpur University, Napaam 784028, Assam, India
Semester wise Course Structure
SEMESTER-VIII
(B.Tech-Civil Engineering)
Project II
CE482
0 - 0 - 12 : 12 Credits : 24 Hours
Prerequsites: CE481
The students will carry out project works in groups of 3- 5 students each under the guidance of a faculty
member. The project shall consist of research/ design/ development/ implementation work. It may also
be a continuation of the Project I work.
Department of Civil Engineering, Tezpur University, Napaam 784028, Assam, India
Semester wise Course Structure
CE Electives
Department of Civil Engineering, Tezpur University, Napaam 784028, Assam, India
Semester wise Course Structure
Advanced Reinforced Concrete Design
CE421
3 - 0 - 0 : 3 Credits : 3 Hours
Prerequsites: CE301
Review of limit state & working stress method of design.
Building: Lateral load analysis, portal & cantilever method, transfer of loads from slab to beams,
equivalent load, continuous beams.
Water tank: Circular, rectangular water tank design conforming to IS-3370, uncracked design,
crackwidth calculation.
Prestressed concrete: Concept, IS code requirements, systems of prestressing, losses, simple design
examples.
Books:
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Codes:
P.C Varghese, Advanced Reinforced Concrete Design, Prentice Hall of India.
Krishna Raju, Prestressed Concrete, Tata Mc. Graw Hill
Krishna Raju, Advanced Reinforced Concrete Design, CBS Publishers & Distributors.
IS-456:2000, SP-16, IS-3370, IS:1343
Dynamics of Structures
CE422
3 - 0 - 0 : 3 Credits : 3 Hours
Prerequsites: CE301
SDOF systems: Equations of Motion, Free vibration, damping, Forced vibrations under harmonic,
impulse and general loadings, Response spectrum Generalized SDOF systems: Rigid body distributed
mass and stiffness systems; MDOF Systems: Dynamic properties, modal damping, classical damping,
modal super position methods; Numerical methods in dynamics: Eigen value analysis, direct integration
scheme, Continuous systems: Equations of motion, Hamilton’s principle, Lagrangian formulation, Free
and force vibration scheme, Wave propagation; Introduction to Random vibration: Random variables,
Random process, moment and characteristic function, spectral analysis, response to random excitation;
Application of structural dynamics in the design of block and frame foundation.
Books:
1. R.W. Clough and J. Penzien, “Dynamics of Structures”, Second edition, McGraw Hill
International edition, 1993.
2. Mario Paz, “Structural Dynamics”, CBS Publishers, 1987.
3. Anil K. Chopra, :Dynamics of Structures: Theory and applications to earthquake engineering”,
Prentice Hall of India Ltd., 1997.
4. K. Rao, “Vibration analysis and foundation dynamics”, Wheeler, 1998.
5. Siniu and R.H. Scanlan, “Wind effects on structures: fundamentals and applications to design”,
John wiley an sons, 1997.
Prestressed Concrete & Industrial Structures
CE423
3 - 0 - 0 : 3 Credits : 3 Hours
Prerequsites: CE301 & CE307
Design of prestressed concrete sections for flexure, shear, bond and anchorage forces- minimum weight
design; Analysis and design of indeterminate prestressed structures, Choice of cable profiles,
Concordancy and linear transformation of cable profile, effect of creep and shrinkage on prestressed
concrete structures; Design of end block, Partial prestressing, Definition- principles and design approach,
Composite structures; Wind load analysis on Industrial building, Braced and Unbraced Industrial
building.
Book:
1. E. G. Nawy, “Prestressed Concrete: A fundamental approach”, Prentice Hall, 1995.
Department of Civil Engineering, Tezpur University, Napaam 784028, Assam, India
Semester wise Course Structure
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T.Y. Lin, “Design of Prestressed Concrete Structures”, John Wiley, & Sons, 1963.
S.K. Mallick and A.P. Gupta, “Prestressed Concret”, Oxford & IBH, 1992.
G.S. Charles and J.E. Johnson, “Steel Structures-Design and Behaviour”, Addison –Wesley,
Pub Co.,
1997
W.F.Chen & S.Toma, “Advanced analysis of steel frames”, CRC press,1994.
Bridge Engineering
CE424
3 - 0 - 0 : 3 Credits : 3 Hours
Prerequsites: CE301 & CE307
Investigation and site selection, hydraulic factors, alignment, traffic aspects, types of bridges; Loading
standard, IRC specification, Impact factor, General design consideration, Structural design of highway
and railway bridges in masonry, reinforced, pre-stressed concrete and steel; Superstructures: Slab bridge,
beam and slab bridge, plate girder and composite bridges, Bearings and expansion joints, Bridge
foundation: types of foundation, design of well and pile foundation, Bridge vibration: traffic loading,
seismic and wind effect, construction techniques and maintenance.
Books:
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D. J. Victor, “Essentials of Bridge Engineering”, Oxford and IBH, 1980.
N. Kridhna Raju, “Design of Bridges”, Oxford and IBH, 1988.
V. K. Raina, “Concrete bridge Practice: Analysis, Design and Economics”, Tata McGraw Hill,
2002.
L. Fryba, “Dynamics of Railway Bridges”, Thomas Telford, 1996.
Soil Dynamics & Foundation Engineering
CE425
3 - 0 - 0 : 3 Credits : 3 Hours
Prerequsites: CE209 & CE304
Introduction: Dynamic properties of soil, design criteria related to applied loads & material properties,
vibration tolerances.
Vibration:
Vibration of elementary systems, transient vibrations, earthquake & blast loadings,
liquefaction of soil.
Foundations: Laboratory & field evaluation of soil properties, analysis & design of foundations for
hammer type & reciprocating engines.
Vibration isolation & damping, propagation of elastic waves in soil, waves in layered & saturated soils,
theories of vibration for for foundation on elastic media, interaction of soils & foundations under dynamic
loading.
Books:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
Shamsher Prakash, Soil Dynamics, McGraw Hill
Alexander Major, Dynamics in Soil Engineering
Sreenivasalu & Varadarajan, Handbook of Machine Foundations, Tata McGraw Hill
Kramer C.L, Geotechnical Earthquake Engineering, Prentice Hall, New Jersey
IS 2974 - Part I and II, Design Considerations for Machine Foundations
IS 5249: Method of Test for Determination of Dynamic Properties Of Soils
Ground Improvement Methods
CE426
3 - 0 - 0 : 3 Credits : 3 Hours
Prerequsites: CE209 & CE304
General principles of ground improvement, soil stabilization using admixtures.
Grouting-different grouting methods, method of applications.
Department of Civil Engineering, Tezpur University, Napaam 784028, Assam, India
Semester wise Course Structure
Special ground improvement methods - Preloading with or without vertical drains, stone columns, vibrocompaction, compaction piles, blasting, deep dynamic compaction, design principles & applications of
these methods.
Reinforced earth-Soil nailing, applications.
Books:
1. Moseley, Text Book on Ground Improvement, Blackie Academic Professional, Chapman & Hall
2. Boweven R., Text Book on Grouting in Engineering Practice, Applied Science Publishers Ltd
3. Jewell R.A., Text Book on Soil Reinforcement with Geotextiles, CIRIA Special Publication,
Thomas Telford
4. Van Impe W.E., Text Book On Soil Improvement Technique & Their Evolution, Balkema
Publishers
5. Donald .H. Gray & Robbin B. Sotir, Text Book On Bio Technical & Soil Engineering Slope
Stabilization, John Wiley
6. Rao G.V. & Rao G.V.S., Text Book On Engineering with Geotextiles, Tata McGraw Hill
7. Korener, Construction & Geotechnical Methods in Foundation Engineering, McGraw Hill
Earth Retaining Structures
CE427
3 - 0 - 0 : 3 Credits : 3 Hours
Prerequsites: CE209 & CE304
Introduction----Earth dams – types of dams –Design details –upstream and down stream slope
protection – central and inclined cores – types and design of filters.
Seepage analysis and control – seepage through dam and foundations – control of seepage in earth dam
and foundation
Stability analysis –-- critical stability conditions – evaluation of stability by Bishop’s and sliding wedge
methods under critical conditions
Earth pressure theories – Rankine’s and Coulomb’s earth pressure theories for cohesionless and cohesive
backfills – computation of earth pressures for various cases – inclined – with surcharge – submerged and
partly submerged – stratified backfills
Rigid retaining structures – ----active and passive earth pressures against gravity retaining walls –
computation of earth pressures by Trial wedge method – a mathematical approach for completely
submerged and partly submerged backfills – Perched water table – importance of capability tension in
earth pressure.
Graphical methods of earth pressure computation.
Design of gravity retaining wall – cantilever retaining walls
Flexible retaining structure – type and methods of construction – design strength parameters – safety
factor for sheet pile walls – computation of earth pressures against cantilever sheet piles in cohesionless
and cohesive soils – anchored sheet piles – free earth method – fixed earth method – Rowe’s moment
reduction method – stability of sheet piling
Diaphragm walls and coffer dams – type of diaphragm walls and their construction techniques in various
soil types – earth pressure on braced cuts and coffer dams – design of coffer dams
Books:
1.
2.
3.
4.
Huntington, Earth pressure on retaining walls.
Bowles, Foundation Analysis and Design.
Jones, Earth Reinforcements & Soil structures.
Prakash, Ranjan & Sasan, Analysis & Design of Foundation & Retaining Structures.
Department of Civil Engineering, Tezpur University, Napaam 784028, Assam, India
Semester wise Course Structure
Applied Geotechnical Engineering
CE428
3 - 0 - 0 : 3 Credits : 3 Hours
Prerequsites: CE209 & CE304
Introduction to site difficulties, construction dewatering & ground freezing.
Liquefaction of soils, causes, evaluation of liquefaction potential, liquefaction mitigation measures.
Upward flow, quicksand condition, critical hydraulic gradient, methods to prevent piping & sand boiling,
design examples.
Difficulties associated with highly expansive/collapsible soils, problems of uplift, special foundation
requirements, undreamed pile, design examples.
Selection of piles as per site conditions, Negative skin friction on piles, its remedies.
Settlement analysis of foundations, differential settlements, tolerable limits, measures to minimize
differential settlements.
Books:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Korener, Construction & Geotechnical Methods in Foundation Engineering, McGraw Hill
J.E Bowles, Foundation Analysis and Design.
Prakash, Ranjan & Sasan, Analysis & Design of Foundation & Retaining Structures.
Braja M. Das, Principles of Geotechnical Engineering, Thomson Learning
Braja M Das, Principles of Foundation Engineering, Thomson Learning
Environmental Geotechniques
CE429
3 - 0 - 0 : 3 Credits : 3 Hours
Prerequsites: CE209 & CE305
Introduction to environmental geotechnology –Regulatory requirements – waste characteristics – Geo
chemistry – Geochemical attenuation – ground water monitoring techniques.
Contaminant transport – Transport process diffusion – dispersion – Advection – dispersion Analytical
solutions
Introduction to Hydrogeology – Hydraulic conductivity – Infiltration and recharge – flow in unsaturated
soils – flow in saturated soils
Landfills and impoundments – objectives of waste disposal facilities – siting of land fills – contaminant
technology – disposal unit.
Leachate and gas generation – Landfill microbiology – Microbiology of refuse composition – Impact of
hazardous waste on leachate and gas characteristics.
Leachate collection and removal systems – Primary and Secondary leachate – collection and removal
systems gas collection and removal systems – water balance for land fills – slope stability analysis of land
fills – Mine waste disposal systems – Geophysical techniques for site characterization sampling
techniques – percussion drilling techniques – Testing of samples.
Design of Cover systems – Recovery well design Bio remediation Techniques.
Books:
1.
2.
David.E.Daniel, Geotechnical practice for waste disposal – Chapman & Hall London.
Masashi Kamon, editor – Balkema, Environmental Geotechnics, - Rotterdan 1996
Open Channel Flow
CE430
3 - 0 - 0 : 3 Credits : 3 Hours
Prerequsites: CE201 & CE207
Basic Flow Concepts: Types of channels, classification of flows, basic equations, velocity distribution,
velocity coefficients, pressure distribution.
Energy & momentum principles: Specific energy, critical flow, section factor for critical flow
computation, first hydraulic exponent, computation of critical flow, specific force, specific force, channel
transitions.
Department of Civil Engineering, Tezpur University, Napaam 784028, Assam, India
Semester wise Course Structure
Uniform flow in rigid boundary channels: Shear stress distribution, velocity distribution in turbulent
flow, chezy’s equation, manning’s equation, conveyance of a channel, section factor for uniform flow
computation, second hydraulic exponent, computation of uniform flow.
Uniform flow in mobile boundary channels: Incipient motion condition, shield’s analysis, regimes of
flow, predicton of regimes, flow resistance.
Design of channels: Rigid boundary channels, non-scouring channels, alluvial channels.
Gradually varied flow: Differential equation of GVF, classification & analysis of flow profiles,
computation of GVF.
Hydraulic jump: Types of jump, general equation for jump in prismatic channels, jump in horizontal &
slopping rectangular channels.
Rapidly varied flow: Flow over sharp crested weir, spillways, flow under sluice gate.
Unsteady flow: Waves, celerity of small gravity wave, St. Venant’s equation, surges in open channels.
Books:
1.
2.
3.
4.
K. Subramanya, Flow in Open Channels, Tata Mc. Graw Hill
K.G Rangaraju , Flow through Open Channels, Tata Mc. Graw Hill
M.H Chaudhury, Open Channel Flow, Prentice Hall of India
V.T Chow, Open Channel Hydraulics, Mc Graw Hill
Hydraulic Structures
CE431
3 - 0 - 0 : 3 Credits : 3 Hours
Prerequsites: CE207
Dams & their characteristics: Classification of dams, features, advantages & disadvantages of each type.
Site selection: Various phases of investigation, geological investigation, sub-surface exploration, choice
of location, foundation treatment, economic height of a dam.
River diversion: Diversion schemes, phases of diversion, tunnels, cofferdams.
Gravity dams: Forces acting on a gravity dam, load combinations for design, modes of failure & stability
requirement, structural competency of gravity dams, pratical profile & stability analyses, design of nonoverflow & overflow sections using single-step method.
Arch dams: Types of arch dams, method of analysis, most economical central angle, design of arch dams
based on cylinder theory.
Embankment dams: Types of embankment dams, causes of failure & stability requirements, preliminary
design, seepage analsis, flow-net, phreatic line, safety of u/s slope under rapid drawdown, safety of d/s
slope under steady seepage.
Weirs & Barrages: Types of weirs, causes of failures, design of weirs on permeable foundations, Bligh’s
creep theory, Khosla’s theory, method of independent variables.
Books:
1.
2.
3.
4.
S.K Garg, Irrigation Engineering & Hydraulic Structures, Khanna Publishers
Arora, Irrigation, Water Power & Water Resources Engineering, Standard Publishers.
B.C. Punmia, “Irrigation and Water Power Engineering”, Standard Publishers, 1992
Linsley, Water Resources Engineering, Mc Graw Hill.
Department of Civil Engineering, Tezpur University, Napaam 784028, Assam, India
Semester wise Course Structure
Hydraulic Machines
CE432
3 - 0 - 0 : 3 Credits : 3 Hours
Prerequsites: CE201
Introduction: Types of hydraulic machines, pumps, theory of rotodynamic machines, Euler’s equation.
Impulse turbines: Work done by impulse turbine, power produced by an impulse turbine, efficiencies
of an impulse turbine, design of pelton wheel turbine.
Reaction turbines: Differences between an impulse & reaction turbine, classification of reaction
turbines, power produced by a reaction turbine, efficiencies of a reaction turbine, Francis turbine, Kaplan
turbine, cavitation in reaction turbines, draft tube, types of draft tubes, efficiencies.
Governing of turbines: Purpose of governing, elements of governing system, double regulation of
turbines, governing of impulse turbines, governing of reaction turbines, relief valve/pressure regulator.
Performance of turbines: Characteristics of turbines, unit power, unit speed & unit discharge, specific
speed of a turbine, selection of turbines based on head of water & specific speed, characteristic curve of
turbines.
Reciprocating & Centrifugal pumps: Pumps & their classification, reciprocating pumps, types,
discharge, power required, slip of pump, indicator diagram, advantage of centrifugal pumps over
reciprocating pumps, components of a centrifugal pump, workdone by impeller, heads of pumps, losses
& efficiencies.
Hydel power plant: Hydro-electric plants & their classification, essential components of hydel power
plant, advantages & disadvantages, pumped storage plants.
Books:
1.
2.
3.
4.
R.K Bansal; A Text Book of Fluid Mechanics and Hydraulic Machines, Laxmi Publications (P)
ltd., New Delhi
Dr. Modi & Dr.Seth ; Hyraulic and Fluid Mechnics Including Hydraulic Machines, Standard
Book House.
K. Subramanya , Theory and Applications of Fluid Mechanics, Including Hydraulic Machines
, Tata McGraw Hill Pub. Co., New Delhi, 1992.
Dr. Jagdish Lal, Hydraulic Machines, Metropolitan Publication.
Groundwater Hydrology & Management
CE433
3 - 0 - 0 : 3 Credits : 3 Hours
Prerequsites:CE209 & CE302
Introduction to groundwater hydrology; Well and aquifer characteristics; Groundwater flow in aquifers,
groundwater recharge, fluctuation of water table beneath a recharge site; Hydraulics of fully and partially
penetrating wells in confined, leaky and unconfined aquifers under steady and transient conditions;
Analysis of pumping test data; Groundwater investigations; Basin management of groundwater and
groundwater quality; Model studies; Sea water intrusion.
Books:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
D.K. Todd, “Groundwater Hydrology”, John Wiley & Sons, 1993.
C. Walton, “Groundwater Resources Evaluation”, McGraw Hill, 1970.
H.M. Raghunath, “Groundwater Hydrology”, New Age International, 1993.
O.D.L. Strack, “Groundwater Mechanics”, Prentice Hall, 1989.
S.P. Garg, “Groundwater and Tube Wells”, Oxford & IBH Publishing Co., 1993.
Department of Civil Engineering, Tezpur University, Napaam 784028, Assam, India
Semester wise Course Structure
Air Pollution & Industrial Waste Management
CE434
3 - 0 - 0 : 3 Credits : 3 Hours
Prerequsites:CE305 & CE308
Air Pollutants, their sources and harmful effects on the environment; Meteorology as applied to air
pollution and dispersion of air pollutants, Air quality and emission standards, Removal of gaseous and
particulate matter. Sources and types of wastes; solid, liquid and gaseous wastes; Water use in industry,
industrial water quality requirements; Control and removal of specific pollutants in industrial
wastewaters from dairy, fertilizer, distillery, tannery, sugar, pulp and paper, iron and steel, metal plating
etc.
Books:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
K. Wark & C. F. Warner, “Air Pollution-Its Origin and Control”, Harper & Row, New York,
1981.
N. D. Nevers, “Air Pollution Control Engineering”, Mc. Graw Hill International Ed., 1985
N. L. Nemerow, “Zero Pollution for Industry: Waste Minimization through Industrial
Complexes”, John
Wiley & Sons, 1995
N L Nemerow, “Liquid Waste of Industry: Theoy, Practices and Treatment”, Addison-Wesley,
1971.
S. J. Arceivala, “Wastewater Treatment for Pollution Control”, Tata Mc. Graw Hill, 1999
W. W. Eckenfelder, “Industrial Water Pollution Control”, Mc. Graw Hill, 2000.
Solid Waste Engineering
CE435
3 - 0 - 0 : 3 Credits : 3 Hours
Prerequsites: E305 & CE308
Solid waste- history, materials flow, the need for integrated solid waste management; Municipal solid
waste-characteristics and quantities; Collection Systems-municipal wastes; commercial wastes,
recyclable materials; Material separation and processing of municipal solid waste; Combustion and
energy recovery-heat value, materials and thermal balances, combustion hardwares, undesirable effectes;
Biochemical process-anaerobic digestion, composting and other processes; Landfills-planning, sitting,
landfill processes, landfill design, landfill operations, post-closure care and use of old landfills; Current
issues in solid waste mangement.
Books:
1.
2.
3.
4.
P. Aarne Vesilind, William A. Worrel & Debra R. Reinhart, Solid Waste Engineering,
Thomson Brooks/Cole, First Edition, 2002.
2. Howard S Peavy, Donald R Rowe & George Techobanoglous, Environmental
Engineering, McGraw-Hill International Ed, 1985.
3. Mackenzie L Davis & David A Cornwell, Introduction to Environmental Engineering,
Mcgraw-Hill, Inc, International Edition, 1991.
4. Arcadio P. Sincero & Gregoria A. Sincero, Environmental Engineering – A Design
Approach, Prentice-Hall India, 1996.
Environmental Impact Assessment
CE436
3 - 0 - 0 : 3 Credits : 3 Hours
Prerequsites:CE305 & CE308
Concepts of environmental impact analysis - key features of the National Environmental Policy Act and
its implementation, screening in the EIA process, role of the USEPA, environmental protection and EIA
at the national level, utility and scope of the EIA process
Planning and management of environmental impact studies
Environmental impact - factors for consideration in assessing the impacts of water related projects, power
projects, waste water treatment facilities etc .
Concepts and terms in the impact assessment process, Socioeconomic impact analysis.
Department of Civil Engineering, Tezpur University, Napaam 784028, Assam, India
Semester wise Course Structure
Simple methods for impact identification – matrices, net works and checklists. Description of the
environmental setting
Environmental indices and indicators for describing the affected environment.
Prediction and assessment of the impact on surface water, soil, groundwater, air, water quality, vegetation
and wild life and biological environments. Case studies and examples.
Prediction and assessment of visual impacts and impacts on the socio-economic setting, decision
methods for evaluation of alternatives, public participation in decision-making
Preparing the EIA document
Environmental monitoring.
Books:
1.
2.
3.
4.
1.
Larry W Canter, Environmental Impact Assessment, McGraw Hill, Inc., 1996
Betty Bowers Marriot, Environmental Impact Assessment A Practical Guide, McGraw Hill,
Inc., 1997.
C.J. Barrow, Environmental & Social Impact Assessment – An Introduction, Edward Arnold,
2002.
Evan. K. Paleologos and Ian Lerche,Environmental Risk Analysis, McGraw Hill Inc., 2001
5. Peter Morris (ed.) and Riki Therivel (ed.), Methods of Environmental Impact
Assessment, Routledge,
2001.
Remote Sensing & GIS
CE437
3 - 0 - 0 : 3 Credits : 3 Hours
Prerequsites:None
Energy source & radiation principles, Remote Sensing System, Multi-spectral scanner, thematic mapper,
Return beam vidicon camera, Thermal infra-red scanner, Side looking, Air borne RADAR, Spectral
pattern recognition, visual & digital techniques, Data acquisition from ERS, land sat, SPOT, sea sat, IRS,
interpretation of digital data products, application in water resources engg, land use etc.
GIS, introduction to GIS, creation of digital geographic data, characteristics of GIS, utilization of GIS for
water resources, application of hydrological modeling.
Books:
1. T.M. Lillesand and R.W. Kiefer, Remote Sensing and Image Interpretation, John Wiley & Sons,
New
York, 1994.
2. J.B. Campbell, Introduction to Remote Sensing, Taylor & Francis, London, 1996.
3. Lo, C.P. & Yeung A.K.W., Concepts and Techniques of Geographic Information Systems, Prentice
Hall of India, New Delhi, 2002.
4. Anji Reddy, M., Remote Sensing and Geographical Information Systems, B.S.Publications,
Hyderabad, 2001.
Pavement Design
CE438
3 - 0 - 0 : 3 Credits : 3 Hours
Prerequsites:None
Pavement Materials, Pavement as multilayed structure, subgrade, base and subbase, bituminous
materials, individual properties, non-linear models of granular materials and bituminous mixes elastic
modules and Poisson’s ratio, concrete pavement, Pavement Design, AASHTO, Shell, Asphalt Institute,
Japan, Austoroads methods, analytical pavement design, Indian context, overlay design, Pavement
Management, Pavement evaluation, Benkelman beam and Falling Weight Deflectometer, pavement
maintenance management, financial viability.
Department of Civil Engineering, Tezpur University, Napaam 784028, Assam, India
Semester wise Course Structure
Books:
1.
1.
2.
E. J. Yoder and M. W. Witczak, Principles of Pavement Design, 2 nd Edition, John Wiley &
Sons.
D. Croney and P. Croney, The Design and Performance of Road Pavements, 2 nd Edition,
McGraw-Hill, International Series in Civil Engineering, 1992.
Ministry of Surface Transport, Government of India, Specification for Road and Bridge Work,
3rd revision, Published by IRC, 1995.
Pavements Materials
CE439
3 - 0 - 0 : 3 Credits : 3 Hours
Prerequsites: None
Soil materials: As subgrade, subbase and base course, Basic engineering properties; resilient modulus,
CBR and plate load test.
Road Aggregates: Aggregate Classification, physical properties and evaluation, Job mix formula.
Road binders: Bitumen, cutback, emulsion, modified binders and cement. Physical properties of different
binders and tests, rheology binders, modified binders
Mix design: WBM and WMM mix design, Marshall mix design and Superpave procedure; design of
emulsified mixes, fatigue and rutting behaviours of bituminous mixtures; viscoelastic analysis of asphalt
mixes. Concrete mix design, flexural test, concrete block pavement, Alternate and marginal materials in
Rural Roads.
Soil stabilization - Methods used in soil stabilizations; Evaluation and design of stabilized subgrade, Use
of geosynthetics
Books
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
P. H. Wright, Highway Engineering, John Wiley & Sons, 1996.
S. K. Khanna and C. E. G. Justo, Highway Material Testing, New Chand & Bros., 1999.
Reference Books
E. J. Yoder and M. W. Witczak, Principles of Pavement Design, 2nd Edition, Yang H.
Huang, Pavement Analysis and Design, Pearson Prentice Hall, 2004.
Geometric Design of Road Transportation System
3 - 0 - 0 : 3 Credits : 3 Hours
CE440
Prerequsites: NIL
Geometric design as per IRC and other guidelines; Various curves design, road alignment and surveys,
elements of highway geometric design, cross sectional elements and design for rural highways, urban
streets and hill roads; at-grade inter-sections – SSD and OSD consideration and principles,
channelization, mini round-abouts, layout of round abouts, Inter-changes, entrance and exit ramps,
acceleration and deceleration lanes, design of storage lanes at signalised and unsignalised Intersections,
bicycle and pedestrian facility design; parking layout and design; terminal layout and design, Road safety
measures.
Books
1.
2.
3.
4.
1. S. K. Khanna and C. E. G. Justo, Highway Engineering, Nem Chand & Brothers, 2011
2. P. H. Wright and Karen K. Dixion, Highway Engineering, Wiley India
3. IRC: 73.1990 Geometric Design Standards For Rural (Non-Urban) Highways
4. IRC: 86.1983 Geometric Design Standards For Urban Roads In Plains
Department of Civil Engineering, Tezpur University, Napaam 784028, Assam, India
Semester wise Course Structure
Design and Construction of Rural Roads
CE441
3 - 0 - 0 : 3 Credits : 3 Hours
Prerequsites: Transportation Engg. – I Surveying
Planning and Alignment of rural roads, Geometric design standards, Low cost materials: Soil, subgrade,
stabilised soils, road aggregates, binding material, Marginal materials. Pavement Design: design of
flexible, rigid, and semi rigid pavements, Embankment and subgrade, sub-base, base course, shoulder,
bituminous and semi-rigid rural road construction, Use of Waste Materials: Fly ash for road construction,
Lime fly ash stabilized soil, lime fly ash bound macadam, lime fly ash concrete, roller compacted concrete,
Cement stabilised fly ash, iron and steel slag, Lime-rice husk ash concrete, recycled concrete, cost
analysis, quality control measures and maintenance
Books
1. S. K. Khanna and C. E. G. Justo, Highway Material Testing, New Chand & Bros.,1999
2. G. R. Chatburn, and J. Wiley and Sons, Highway Engineering, Rural Roads and Pavements, Inc.
Publication, 2010.
3. IRC SP 20: Rural Roads Manual, Indian Roads Congress, New Delhi, 2002.
4. L. Odier, Low Cost Roads: Design, Construction and Maintenance, Unesco, Butterworths, 1971.
5. K. N. Ramanujam, Rural Transport in India, Mittal Publications, 1993.
Department of Civil Engineering, Tezpur University, Napaam 784028, Assam, India
Semester wise Course Structure
MANAGEMENT COURSES
Core
Fundamentals of Management
BM 321
3 - 0 - 0 : 3 Credits : 3 Hours
Prerequsites: None
Part I
Meaning, Objectives and Scope of Management;
Functions of Management- Planning, Organizing, Staffing, Directing and Controlling;
Styles of Management.
Part II
Basics of Financial Magnagement; Marketing Management; Human Resource
Management; and Production Management
Books:
1. L. M. Prasad : Principles and Practice of Management, Sultan Chand and Sons, New Delhi.
2. V. S. Ramaswamy and S. Namakumari : Marketing Management, Macmillan India, Pvt. Ltd., New
Delhi.
3. S. S. Khanka : Human Resource Management, S. Chand & Company Pvt. Ltd., New Delhi.
4. P. Rama Murty : Production and Operations Management, New Age International Publishers, New
Delhi.
Social Responsibility and Ethics in Engineering
BM 322
3 - 0 - 0 : 3 Credits : 3 Hours
Prerequsites: None
Engineering and Society: What is Engineering ? The Engineering View, The Engineering Image; The
Engineer’s Challenge: Cost, Deadlines, and Safety
Moral Dilemmas in Engineering: Engineering & Business;
Frameworks for Engineering Ethics: Moral Thinking and Moral Theories, Codes of Engineering Ethics,
Support for Ethical Engineers
Engineering Ethics and Public Policy: Risk Assessment and Communication, Product Liability,
Engineering and Sustainable Development.
Intellectual property: Foundations of intellectual property, Copyrights, patents, and trade secrets,
Software piracy, Software patents, Transnational issues concerning intellectual property.
Entrepreneurship: prospects and pitfalls, Monopolies and their economic implications, Effect of skilled
labor supply and demand on the quality of computing products, Pricing strategies.
Case Studies in Engineering Ethics: Challenger Disaster, Hyatt Regency Walkway Collapse, The Pfizer
Heart Valve Case, The Therac-25 Case etc.
Reference:
1. Computers, Ethics and Social Values, Johnson & Nissenbaum, Prentice Hall.
2. Social Issues in Computing : Putting Computing in Place, Huff & Finholt, McGrawHill.
3. A Gift of Fire : Social, Legal, and Ethical Issues in Computing, Prentice Hall.
4. Cyber Ethics : Morality and Law in Cyber Space, Jones & Bartlett.
Department of Civil Engineering, Tezpur University, Napaam 784028, Assam, India
Semester wise Course Structure
Elective
Accounting and Financial Management
BM 421
3 - 0 - 0 : 3 Credits : 3 Hours
Prerequsites: None
Accounting : Principles, Concepts and conventions, Double entry system of Accounting, Introduction
of basis books of accounts of sole proprietry concern, Control accounts for debtors l and creditors,
closing of books of accounts and preparation of Trail Balance.
Final Accounts : Trading, Profit and Loss Accounts and Balances Sheet of Sole Proprietary concern
with normal closing entries, Introduction to Manufacturing accounts of partnership firms, Limited
Company.
Financial Management : Meaning and role.
Ratio Analysis : Meaning advantage, limitations, types of ratios and their usefulness.
Fund Flow statements : Meaning of the terms- fund, flow and fund, working capital cycle, preparation
and interpretation of the fund flow statement.
Costing : Nature, Importance and basic principles.
Budget and Budgetary Control : Nature and scope, Importance, Method of finalization of master
budgets and functional budgets.
Marginal Costing :Nature scope and importance, Break Even Analysis, Its uses and limitations,
construction of Break Even Chart, Practical application of marginal costing.
Books/References:
1. Maheswari S. K.: Financial Accounting
2. Khan M. Y. and Jain, P K: Financial Management, TMH
Department of Civil Engineering, Tezpur University, Napaam 784028, Assam, India