University School of
Engineering & Technology
Study scheme and Detailed
Syllabus
Batch 2014 onwards
Programme
: Engineering
Level
: Undergraduate
Course
: B. Tech
Branch
: Civil Engineering
University School of Engineering & Technology B.Tech CE Syllabus 2014
SCHEME OF B.TECH. CIVIL ENGINEERING
SEMESTER-III
Course
Code
ES2301
CE2302
CE2303
CE2304
CE2305
CE2306
CE2307
CE2308
FS2309
IE2310
Subject
Environmental Studies
Strength of Materials
Surveying
Building Materials
Fluid Mechanics-I
Strength of Materials Lab
Surveying Lab
Fluid Mechanics-I Lab
Soft Skills(Business Communication Skills)
Teaching Schedule
L
T
P Total
3
0
0
3
3
1
0
4
4
0
0
4
3
0
0
3
3
1
0
4
0
0
2
2
0
0
3
3
0
0
2
2
0
0
2
2
Institutional Training*
Total
0
15
0
2
0
10
0
27
Credits
3
4
4
3
4
1
2
1
1
2
25
.
*6 weeks institutional training after Sem- II
SEMESTER-IV
Course
Code
CE2401
CE2402
CE2403
CE2404
CE2405
CE2406
CE2407
CE2408
CE2409
FS2410
Subject
Transportation Engineering-I
Building Construction
Fluid Mechanics-II
Theory of Structures-I
Irrigation Engineering-I
Design of Concrete Structures-I
Transportation Engineering-I Lab
Fluid Mechanics-II Lab
Concrete Lab
Soft Skills (Intrapersonal and leadership)
Total
2
Teaching Schedule
L T P Total
3 1 0
4
3 0 0
3
3 1 0
4
3 1 0
4
3 1 0
4
3 1 0
4
0 0 2
2
0 0 2
2
0 0 2
2
0 0 2
2
18 5 08
31
Credits
4
3
4
4
4
4
1
1
1
1
27
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SCHEME OF B. Tech. CIVIL ENGINEERING
SEMESTER-V
Course
Code
CE3501
CE3502
CE3503
CE3504
CE3505
CE3506
CE3507
CE3508
CE3509
FS3510
Subject
Geotechnical Engineering
Theory of Structures-II
Design of Steel Structures-I
Design of Concrete Structures-II
Water Supply Engineering
Geotechnical Engineering Lab
Theory of Structures Lab
Water Supply Engineering Lab
Survey camp **
Soft Skills (Corporate Grooming)
Total
Teaching Schedule
L T P Total
3 1 0
4
3 1 0
4
3 1 0
4
3 1 0
4
3 1 0
4
0 0 2
2
0 0 2
2
0 0 2
2
0 0 0
0
0 0 2
2
15 5 08
28
Credits
4
4
4
4
4
1
1
1
2
1
26
**Survey Camp of 2 weeks duration to be held during summer vacations after sem-IV
SEMESTER-VI
Course
Code
CE3601
CE3602
CE3603
CE3604
CE3605
CE3606
CE36X
X
CE36X
X
FS3614
Subject
Design of Steel Structures-II
Professional Practice
Foundation Engineering
Computer Methods in Civil Engineering
Waste Water Engineering
Computer Aided Design and Analysis
Elective-I
Teaching Schedule
L T P Total
3 1 0
4
3 0 0
3
3 1 0
4
3 1 0
4
3 1 0
4
0 0 2
2
3 0 0
3
Elective-II
3
0
0
3
3
Soft Skills[Campus to company(Group
discussion, Mock interviews, Presentations)]
Total
0
0
2
2
1
21
4
4
29
27
3
Credits
4
3
4
4
4
1
3
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SCHEME OF B. Tech. CIVIL ENGINEERING
SEMESTER-VII
Course
Code
CE4701
CE4702
CE4703
CE4704
CE4705
CE4706
CE4707
CE47XX
Total
Subject
Irrigation Engineering-II
Transportation Engineering-II
Bridge Engineering
Earthquake Resistant Design of Structures
Learning STAAD-PRO
Preparing a Project using STAAD-PRO
Community Service
Open Elective
Teaching Schedule
L
T
P Total
3
1
0
4
3
1
0
4
3
1
0
4
3
1
0
4
1
0
0
1
0
0
8
8
0
0
2
2
3
0
0
3
16 04 10
30
Credits
4
4
4
4
1
4
1
3
25
SEMESTER-VIII
Course
Code
IE4801
Teaching Schedule
L T P Total
0 0 0
0
0 0 0
0
Subject
Industrial Training
Total
4
Credits
20
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UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING & TECHNOLOGY
DEPARTMENT OF CIVIL ENGINEERING
List if Elective Subjects offered by Civil Engineering for Undergraduate Courses
Elective I (offered in B.Tech 6th sem)
Subject Code
CE-3608
CE-3609
CE-3610
CE-3611
CE-3612
CE-3613
Title of the Subject
Repair & Rehabilitation of Structures
Transport Economics
Plates and Shells
Ground Improvement Techniques
Green Buildings
Mass Transport Management
Elective II (offered in B.Tech 6th sem)
Subject Code
CE-3614
CE-3615
CE-3616
CE-3617
CE-3618
CE-3619
Title of the Subject
Construction Machinery & Works
Management
Disaster Management
Traffic Engineering
Modern Concrete Technology and Practice
Harbour Engineering
Shoring, Scaffolding & Form Work
Open Elective (offered in B.Tech 7th sem)
Subject Code
Title of the Subject
Remote Sensing and GIS
CE4708
CE4709
CE4710
Environmental Pollution & Management
Introduction to Earthquake Engineering
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B.Tech CE 3rd Semester Syllabus
Sub code
ES 2301
Subject Name
ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES
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0
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0
C
3
Course Objective
The course provides a comprehensive knowledge in environmental science,
environmental issues and the management.
UNIT I
(4 Hours)
Introduction: Multidisciplinary nature of environmental studies: Definition, Scope
and importance, Need for public awareness.
UNIT II
(8 Hours)
Renewable and non-renewable resources: Natural resources and associated
problems. Forest resources: Use and over-exploitation, deforestation, Case studies.
Timber extraction, Mining, dams and their effects on forest and tribal people. Water
resources: Use and over-utilization of surface and ground water, Floods, Drought,
Conflicts over water, Dams-benefits and problems. Mineral resources: Use and
exploitation, case studies. Food resources: World food problems, changes caused by
agriculture and overgrazing, effects of modern agriculture, Fertilizer-pesticide
problems, Water logging, Salinity, Case studies, Energy resources: Growing energy
needs, renewable and non-renewable energy sources. Land resources: Land as a
resource, Land degradation, Man induced landslides, Soil erosion and Desertification
UNIT III
(6 Hours)
Ecosystems: Concept of an ecosystem, structure and function of an ecosystem,
Producers, consumers and decomposers. Energy flow in the ecosystem. Ecological
succession, Food chains, food webs and ecological pyramids. Introduction, Types,
Characteristic features, Structure and function of the following ecosystem-Forest
ecosystem Grassland ecosystem Desert ecosystem Aquatic ecosystems (ponds,
streams, lakes, rivers, oceans, estuaries) .
UNIT IV
(6 Hours)
Biodiversity and its conservation: Introduction – Definition: Genetic, Species and
Ecosystem diversity. Biogeographically classification of India. Value of biodiversity:
Consumptive use, productive use, Social, Ethical, Aesthetic and Option values.
Biodiversity at global, National and local levels. India as a mega-diversity nation.
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Hot-sports of biodiversity. Threats to biodiversity: habitat loss, Poaching of wildlife,
Man-wildlife conflicts. Conservation of biodiversity: In-situ and Ex-situ conservation
of biodiversity.
UNIT V
(6 Hours)
Environmental Pollution: Definition, Cause, Effects and Control measures of :- Air
pollution , Water pollution , Soil pollution , Marine pollution , Noise pollution ,
Thermal pollution , Nuclear hazards, Solid waste Management : Causes, effects and
control measures of urban and industrial wastes. Role of an individual in prevention
of pollution, Pollution case studies, Disaster management: Floods, Earthquake,
Cyclone and Landslides.
UNIT VI
(7 Hours)
Social Issues and the Environment: From Unsustainable to Sustainable
development, urban problems related to energy, Water conservation, Rain water
harvesting, Watershed management, Resettlement and rehabilitation of people; its
problems and concerns. Case Studies, Environmental ethics: Issues and possible
solutions, Climate change, global warming, acid rain, ozone layer depletion, nuclear
accidents and holocaust. Case Studies, Wasteland reclamation., Consumerism and
waste products., Environment Protection Act , Air (Prevention and Control of
Pollution) Act., Water (Prevention and control of Pollution) Act, Wildlife Protection
Act, Forest Conservation Act, Issues involved in enforcement of environmental
legislation., Public awareness.
UNIT VII
(4 Hours)
Human Population and the Environment: Population growth, Variation among
nations, Population explosion – Family Welfare Programme, Environment and human
health., Human Rights, Value Education, HIV/AIDS, Women and Child Welfare,
Role of Information Technology in Environment and human health, Case Studies.
UNIT VIII
Field
work:
(4 Hours)
Visit
to
a
local
river/forest/grassland/hill/mountain
area
,
to
Visit
document
to
a
environmental
local
polluted
assets
site-
Urban/Rural/Industrial/ Agricultural, Study of common plants, Insects, Birds, Study
of simple ecosystems, Pond, River, Hill slopes etc., Structure and function of an
ecosystem. Producers, consumers and decomposers, Energy flow in the ecosystem,
Ecological succession, Food chains, food webs and ecological pyramids, Introduction,
types, characteristic features, structure and function of the following ecosystem.
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Forest ecosystem, Grassland ecosystem, Desert ecosystem, Aquatic ecosystems
(ponds, streams, lakes, rivers, oceans, estuaries).
Learning Outcome
At the end of this course students should be able to
1. Plan importance of sustainable developments i.e. appropriate use of
natural resources.
2. Plan and prepare new techniques Oof development by reducing low rate
t
consumption of natural resources
through Environment Impact
h
e
r
Assessment (EIA) process.
Text Book
1. Kaushik & Kaushik, EnvironmentalAScience.
Reference Books
1. Clark, R.S. - Marine pollution,
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e
Clanderson
a
Press Oxford.
2. Mhaskar A. K. - Matter Hazrdous, Techno-science Publications.
3. Miller T. G. Jr. - Environmental Science, Wadsworth Publishing Co.
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3rd Semester: B. Tech. (Civil Engineering)
Sub code
CE2301
Subject Name
Strength of Materials
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3
1
0
C
4
Course Objective

To learn fundamental concepts of Stress, Strain and deformation of solids with
applications to bars, beams and thin cylinders.

To know the mechanism of load transfer in beams, the induced stress
resultants and deformations.

To understand the effect of torsion on shafts and springs.

To understand and analyze a complex two dimensional state of stress and
plane trusses.
Unit 1
(7 Hours)
Simple Stresses and Strains :Introduction – stress strain curves for elastic materials–
different types of stresses and strains – elastic limit – Hooke’s' Law – Young's
modulus of elasticity – Bulk modulus, modulus of rigidity – Lateral strain –
Elongation due to self-weight bars of tapering sections – bars of varying sections –
equivalent area of composite sections – temperature stresses – relation between elastic
constants – Volumetric strain.
Unit 2
(7 Hours)
Complex Stress: Introduction – rectangular block subjected to normal stresses along
and across two Planes – combination of normal and tangential stresses – pure shear –
principal stresses and Principal planes – Mohr’s Circle – Principal strains –
Computation of Principal stresses from Principal strains.
Unit 3
(7 Hours)
Bending Moment & Shear Force Diagrams: Introduction – Types of beams –
supports and loading – sign conventions for bending moments and shear forces –
Shear force and Bending moment diagrams for simply supported – cantilever and
overhanging beams for different types of loading – Relationship between Bending
moment – Shear Force and loading Graphical method of plotting Bending Moment &
Shear Force Diagrams.
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Unit 4
(7 Hours)
Bending and Shear Stresses : Introduction – Assumption made in theory of simple
bending – derivation of basic equation– determination of stresses in simple sections –
built up sections and composite sections (flitched Beams) – Introduction to theory of
unsymmetrical bending beams of uniform strength – variation of shear stress across
depth of various beam sections.
Unit 5
(7 Hours)
Torsion: Introduction – torsion of shafts and springs – derivation of basic torsion
equation – Power Transmitted – sections subjected to combined bending and torsion –
Principal stresses – equivalent Bending Moment & Torque – Helical spring – analysis
of closed Coil helical spring.
Unit 6
(7 Hours)
Columns and Struts Introduction – Euler's buckling loads for columns with different
end conditions – limitations of Euler's formula – column carrying eccentric loads –
laterally loaded columns – empirical formula.
Learning Outcome

Thorough understanding of the fundamental concepts of stress and strain in
mechanics of solids and structures.

The ability to analyze determinate beams and trusses to determine shear
forces, bending moments and axial forces.

A sufficient knowledge in designing shafts to transmit required power and also
springs for its maximum energy storage capacities.
Text Books:
1. Strength of Materials : Sadhu Singh
Reference Books:
1. Strength of Materials: S.M.A. Kazimi
2. Strength of Materials: E. Popov.
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3rd Semester: B. Tech. (Civil Engineering)
Sub code
CE 2303
Subject Name
L
SURVEYING – I
4
T
0
P
0
C
4
Course Objective

To learn the principles of surveying, various methods of surveying and to
prepare Topographical Maps of various areas.
Unit 1
(9 Hours)
Definition – principles – classifications –
Introduction and Chain Surveying :
field and office work – scales – conventional signs – direct measurements –
equipment – Chains – Tapes – Arrows – Ranging and chaining – reciprocal ranging –
setting offsets –traversing - well conditioned triangles – Overcoming obstacles in
chaining – use of cross staff- Sources of error and precautions, corrections to tape
measurements. Field problems in distance measurement.
Unit 2
(9 Hours)
Compass Surveying : Prismatic compass – Surveyor’s compass – Bearings –
systems and conversions – local attraction – magnetic declination – dip – traversing –
plotting – adjustment of error by graphical end method
Unit 3
(10 Hours)
Leveling and Applications :Level line – Horizontal line – Levels and Staves – Spirit
level – sensitiveness – Bench marks – Temporary and Permanent adjustments – Fly
and check leveling – Booking – Reduction – Curvature and Refraction – Reciprocal
levelling – Longitudinal and Cross sections – Plotting – Calculation of Areas and
Volumes –Trapezoidal and Simpson’s Rule, Contouring – Methods – Characteristics
and uses of contours – Plotting – Automatic Levels
Unit 4
(9 Hours)
Theodolite Surveying: Theodolite – Vernier and Micrometer – Description and uses
– Temporary and Permanent adjustments of Vernier transit – Horizontal angles –
Heights and Distances – Traversing – Closing error and distribution – Omitted
measurements
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Unit 5
(8 Hours)
TACHEOMETRY: Basic principle, Types of tacheometric survey, Tacheometric
equation for horizontal line of sight and inclined line of sight in fixed hair method,
Anallactic lens in external focusing telescopes, Reducing the constants in internal
focusing telescope, Moving hair method and tangential method, Subtance bar,
Beaman stadia arc.
Unit 6
(8 Hours)
Plane Table Surveying : Plane table instruments and accessories – advantages and
disadvantages – methods – radiation – intersection – traversing – resection, Two point
and three point problem
Unit 7
(3 Hours)
Triangulation: Triangulation, closing errors, Adjustments, closing of traverse.
Learning Outcome

Students will be able to use all surveying equipments, prepare LS & CS,
contour, maps, earth leveling and surveying works related to land and civil
engineering projects.
Text Book :
1. S. V. Kulkarni and T. P. Kanetkar, “Surveying and Levelling”, Vol. I and
Vol.II, 24th Edition Pune Vidyarthi Griha Prakashan, 2009.
Reference Books
1. Basak N. N, “Surveying & Levelling”, Publisher: TMH
2. Punmia B.C., “Surveying”, Vol.I and Vol.II, 16th Edition Lakshmi
Publications(P) Ltd., New Delhi, 2009 and 15th Edition, 2008.
3. Clark D., “Plane and Geodetic surveying”, Vol.I and Vol.II, CBS Publishers,
New Delhi,
4.
1993.
Duggal S.K., “Surveying”, 3rd Edition, Vol.I and Vol.II, Tata Mc Graw Hill,
2006.
5. Subramanian R., “Surveying and Levelling”, Oxford University Press, 2007
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3rd Semester: B. Tech. (Civil Engineering)
Sub code
CE 2304
Subject Name
BUILDING MATERIALS
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T
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C
0
3
Course Objective

To introduce students to various materials commonly used in civil engineering
construction and their properties.
Unit 1
(4 Hours)
Building Stones: General, Qualities of a good building stone-Deterioration of stones
Preservation of stones, Common building stone of India & their Uses-Artificial
stones. '
Unit 2
(4 Hours)
Bricks: General, Constituents of bricks, desirable and harmful ingredients in brick
earth, qualities of good bricks, testing of bricks, strength, Absorption, weathering of
bricks. Varieties of fire bricks, sand lime bricks, building tiles- roofing; flooring and
wall tiles.
Unit 3
(4 Hours)
Lime: Cementing material, Characteristics of good quality lime, classifications &
testing of Lime, Hydraulic test, acid test, setting & slaking of lime, uses of different
varieties of lime
Unit 4
(5 Hours)
Concrete :Constituents of concrete, different types of cements used in concrete, brief
introduction to ingredients and manufacture of cements. Hydration and compounds of
hydration. Properties and testing of cement.
Unit 5
(5 Hours)
Concrete Mixes: Design of concrete mixes by ISI method and ACI method. Design
of high strength concrete mixes. Design of concrete mix for flexural strength.
Unit 6
(4 Hours)
Production of Concrete: Introduction, Batching of materials, mixing of concrete
materials, transportation and placing of concrete, compaction of concrete, curing of
concrete.
Unit 7
(6 Hours)
Properties Of Fresh And Hardened Concrete: Introduction, workability, factors
effecting workability, methods of determination of workability, strength of concrete,
factors effecting strength of concrete, durability and permeability of concrete, factors
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effecting permeability of concrete, creep and shrinkage of concrete, admixtures used
in concrete and their properties
Unit 8
(5 Hours)
Timber: Advantages of timber construction, timber trees- exogenous and endogenous
trees; soft and hard woods, structure of tree, felling of trees, defects in timber,
characteristics of good timber, uses and testing of timber.
Unit 9
(5 Hours)
Miscellaneous Materials:
Paints and varnishes; Distempering; white and color
washing; glass and glass products; Asphalt and Bitumen. Commercial forms of iron &
steel & their uses, use of plastics in civil engineering.
Learning Outcome:

To demonstrate the properties of most common and advanced building
materials.

The typical and potential applications of these materials.

To demonstrate the relationship between material properties and structural
form, Experimental verification of material properties
Text Book:
1. Building Materials: S. C. Rangwala, 41st, Charotar Publishing house pvt. Ltd..
Reference Books:
1. Building Materials : Duggal S. K, Publisher- New Age International
2. Building Materials: P.C. Varghese, Publisher- PHI Learning Ltd.
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3rd Semester: B. Tech. (Civil Engineering)
Sub code
Subject Name
L
CE 2305
FLUID MECHANICS-I
3
T
1
P
0
C
4
Course Objective

To understand the basic properties of the fluid, fluid kinematics, fluid
dynamics and to analyze and appreciate the complexities involved in solving
the fluid flow problems.
Unit 1
(5 Hours)
Fluid and their properties: Concept of fluid– difference between solids– liquids and
gases– ideal and real fluids–Continuum concept of fluid– density– specific weight and
relative density– viscosity and its dependence on temperature– surface tension and
capillarity– vapour pressure and cavitation–compressibility and bulk modulus–
Newtonian and non-Newtonian fluids.
Unit 2
(6 Hours)
Fluid Statics: Concept of pressure– Pascal’s law and its engineering hydrostatic
paradox–Action of fluid pressure on plane (horizontal– vertical and inclined)
submerged surface– resultant force and center of pressure – force on a curved surface
due to hydrostatic pressure–Buoyancy and floatation– stability of floating and
submerged bodies– Meta-centric height and its Determination– rotation of liquid in a
cylindrical container.
Unit 3
(7 Hours)
Fluid Kinematics: Classification of fluid flows– velocity and acceleration of fluid
particle– local and convective acceleration– normal & tangential acceleration
streamline– path line and streak line– flow rate and discharge mean velocity
continuity equation in Cartesian co-ordinates. Rotational flows- Rotational velocity
and circulation– stream & velocity potential functions.
Unit 4
(6 Hours)
Fluid Dynamics: Euler’s equation, Bernoulli’s equation and steady flow energy
equation; representation of energy changes in fluid system, impulse momentum
equation, kinetic energy and momentum correction factors, flow along a curved
streamline, free and forced vortex motions.
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Unit 5
(6 Hours)
Dimensional Analysis and Similitude: Fundamental and derived units and
dimensions, dimensional homogeneity, Rayleigh’s and Buckingham’s Pi method for
dimensional analysis, dimension less number and their significance, geometric,
kinematic and dynamic similarity, model studies.
Unit 6
(6 Hours)
Laminar and Turbulent Flows: Flow regimes and Reynolds number, critical
velocity and critical Reynolds number, laminar flow in circular cross section pipes.
Turbulent flows and flow losses in pipes, Darcy equation minor head losses in pipe
fittings, hydraulic and energy gradient lines.
Unit 7
(6 Hours)
Flow Measurement: Manometers, Pitot tubes, venturimeter and orifice meters,
orifices, mouth pieces, notches and weirs.
Learning Outcome:

The students will be able to get a basic knowledge of fluids in static, kinematic
and dynamic equilibrium.

They will also gain the knowledge of the applicability of physical laws in
addressing problems in hydraulics in laminar & turbulent flows and flow
measurement.
Text Books:
1. Modi P.N. and Seth S.M., “Hydraulics and Fluid Mechanics”, 15th Edition,
Standard Book House, New Delhi, 2004.
Reference Books:
1. Rajput R.K., “A text book of Fluid Mechanics and Hydraulic Machines”, S.
Chand and Company Ltd., New Delhi, 2004.
2. Bansal R.K., “Fluid Mechanics & Hydraulic Machines”, 9th Edition, Laxmi
Publications, 2009.
3. Jain A.K., “Fluid Mechanics (including Hydraulic Machines)”, 8th Edition,
Khanna Publishers, 1996.
4. Ojha C.S.P. and Chandramouli P.N., “Fluid Mechanics and Fluid Machinery”,
Oxford University Press, 2010.
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3rd Semester: B. Tech. (Civil Engineering)
Sub code
CE 2306
Subject Name
Strength of Materials Lab
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T
0
0
P
2
C
1
Objectives:

To expose the students to the testing of different materials under the action of
various forces and determination of their characteristics experimentally.
Experiments:
1. To perform tensile test in ductile and brittle materials and to draw stress-strain
curve and to determine various mechanical properties.
2.
To perform compression test on Cast Iron.
3. To perform any one of hardness tests (Rockwell or Brinell test).
4. To perform impact test to determine strength.
5. To perform torsion test and to determine various mechanical properties.
6. To perform Fatigue test on circular teat piece.
7. To evaluate the stiffness and modules of rightly of rigidity of helical coil
spring.
Outcomes:

The students will able to test the materials using various machines.
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3rd Semester: B. Tech. (Civil Engineering)
Sub code
CE 2307
Subject Name
Surveying Lab
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T
P
C
0
0
3
2
Objectives:
To learn about surveying and application in the field.
Experiments:
1.
Measurement of distance, ranging a line.
2.
Measurement of bearing and angles with compass, adjustment of traverse
by graphical method.
3.
Different method of leaving, height of instrument, rise fall methods
4.
Measurement of angles by theodolite.
5.
Determination of tachometric constants and determination of reduced
levels by tachometric observations.
6.
Plane table survey, different methods of plotting, two & three point
problem.
7.
Determination of height of an inaccessible object.
8.
Setting out a transition curve. Setting out circular curves in the field using
different methods.
Outcomes:

Students completing this course would be able to handle survey instruments
like Theodolite, Tacheometery & Total station and have adequate knowledge
to carryout Triangulation, leveling including general field marking for various
engineering projects and curves setting.
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3rd Semester: B. Tech. (Civil Engineering)
Sub code
Subject Name
L
T
CE 2308
Fluid Mechanics-I Lab
0
0
P
2
C
1
Objectives:

Students should be able to verify the principles studied in Fluid mechanics
theory by performing the experiments in lab.
Experiments:
1. To determine the meta-centric height of a floating vessel under loaded
and
unloaded conditions.
2. To study the flow through a variable area duct and verity Bernoulli’s energy
equation.
3. To determine
the coefficient of distance
for an observation flow
meter(venture meter/orifice meter)
4. To determine the discharges for a V-notch or rectangular notch.
5. To study the transition from laminar to turbulent flow and to ascertain the
lower critical Reynolds number.
6. To determine the hydraulic coefficients of flow through an orifice.
7. To determine the friction coefficient for flow through diameters.
8. To determine the head loss in a pipe line due to sudden expansion / sudden
contraction bend.
9. To determine the velocity distribution for the pipeline flow with a pitot static
probe.
Outcomes:

The students will be able to measure flow parameters and determine frictional
losses in fluid flow problems.
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3rd Semester: B. Tech. (Civil Engineering)
Sub code
Subject Name
FS 2309
Soft Skill
L
T
P
C
0
0
2
1
(Business Communication Skills)
Speaking
Personal Interview
Marketing a product
Freeze Frame
Presentation on Corporate Houses
Group discussion
Declamation
Personality Development
Self-Image, confidence & assertiveness
Emotional Quotient (Dealing with negative emotions)
Writing Skills
Writing narrative essay
Writing proposals
Writing Movie Review (Inspirational Movie)
Reading
Reading blogs of company and sharing information
Vocabulary Enhancement
Idioms used in Business Environment
British & American English
Prefix, Suffix
Grammar
Error, Tenses, Change of Voice
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4th Semester: B. Tech. (Civil Engineering)
Sub code
CE 2401
Subject Name
Transportation Engineering-I
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To give an overview about the highway engineering with respect to, planning,
design, construction and maintenance of highways as per IRC standards,
specifications and methods
Unit 1
(9 Hours)
Introduction to Transportation systems –
Highway Planning and Classification:
Highway development in India – Classification of Roads- Planning of roads –
Highway alignment – Planning surveys – Construction aspects of Earth roads –
Gravel Roads – Water Bound Macadam Roads – Bituminous Roads – Cement
Concrete Roads
Unit 2
(8 Hours)
Geometric Design Elements & Pavement Design :
Sight distance – Gradient
– Horizontal curves and Vertical curves – Cross sectional elements of urban and rural
roads – stopping sight distance, overtaking sight distance- super elevation – extra
widening of curves - IRC Standards – Types of Pavements –Flexible and Rigid –
Joints in Rigid Pavements for Roadways.
Unit 3
(9 Hours)
Highway Materials Testing And Highway Drainage: Tests on Sub base – CBR test
– Tests on Aggregates – Bitumen Characteristics, Bitumen Mix Design and Tests on
Bitumen – Importance of Surface Drainage and Sub-surface drainage – Highway
Drainage and Erosion control – Road Construction in water logged areas, on desert
sand, hill roads – Introduction to Pavement failures and maintenance – Introduction to
Strengthening of existing pavements
Unit 4
(8 Hours)
Highway materials and Construction: Desirable properties of soil, Road
aggregates, bitumen, cement & cement concrete as highway materials. Various types
of roads & their construction - earth roads, gravel roads, W.B.M., bituminous, surface
treatment, penetration macadam, premix carpet, bituminous concrete, sheet asphalt
and quality control during construction, concrete pavements.
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Unit 5
(8 Hours)
Traffic Studies: Definition of Traffic Engineering, Various faces of Traffic
Engineering, Road user characteristics, Importance of traffic volume studies, spot
speed, speed and delay and origin and destination studies. Traffic accident studies,
Causes of accidents and Remedial Measures, Parking, Traffic lighting & signs and
Types of Traffic Signal, Traffic volume studies.
Learning Outcome:

The students will be able to plan, design, construction and maintenance of
highways as per IRC standards and other methods.
Text Books:
1. Khanna S.K. and Justo C.E.G., “Highway Engineering”, 8th Edition, Nem
Chand and Brothers, Roorkee, 2003.
Reference Books:
1. Kadiyali L.R., “Principles and Practices of Highway Engineering”, 6th
Edition, Khanna Publishers, Delhi, 2005.
2.
Rangwala S. C., “Highway Engineering”, 5th Edition, Charotar Publishing
House, 2008.
3. Subramanian K.P., “Transportation Engineering – I”, SciTech Publications,
2003.
4. Vazirani and Chandola, “Transportation Engineering”, 5th Edition, Vol.I,
Khanna Publishers, 2001.
5. Oza H.P. and Oza G.H., “Dock and Harbour Engineering”, 2nd Edition,
Charotar Publishing House, 2008.
6. “Highway Engineering” by Wright Paul.
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4th Semester: B. Tech. (Civil Engineering)
Sub code
CE 2402
Subject Name
BUILDING CONSTRUCTION
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Objectives: The main objective of this course is to make the student aware of the
various construction techniques, practices and the equipment needed for different
types of construction activities.
Unit 1
(6 Hours)
Foundations: Soils and investigations – Bearing capacities of soils – Types of
foundation – Excavations of foundations- Foundation concrete -Timbering to
trenching.
Unit 2-
(10 Hours)
Masonry : Brick masonry – definition – principles of brick masonry construction –
load bearing walls, non load bearing walls, cavity walls, bonding – types of bonds –
construction of fire places and chimney – building wall – jointing and pointing
reinforced brick work – plastering – damp proof construction, Stone masonry –
definition – cutting and dressing of stones – principles of stone masonry construction
hollow block masonry – arches and lintel – maintenance of brick work – maintenance
of stone work.
Unit 3-
(9 Hours)
Floor and Roof Construction: Floors, general principles, ground and basement
floors, upper floors, types of floors, their selection -Types of floor finishes – Roofs –
general principles – different types of flat roofs – their relative merits and usage –
sloping roofs – different types and usage, shell roofs and domes – Other roof
coverings – Galvanized sheets, Poly Carbonate, Asbestos, Mangalore Tiled.
Unit 4
(9 Hours)
Stairs, Doors and Windows :Stairs – materials – terms used – types of stairs –
requirements of good stair case -layout of stair case – planning – Introduction to
Ramps, lifts, Escalators. Doors and windows – their location and size – materials –
types of joints and fastenings – types of floors and windows – fixtures and fastenings
for doors and windows.
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Unit 5
(8 Hours)
Insulation: Heat transfer – insulating materials – method of applications – acoustics –
sound insulations – general principles – sound absorbing materials – acoustical design
of auditorium – class rooms – library -sound insulation of walls and floors –
Ventilation – requirements – types of ventilations – air conditioning – fire resisting
construction materials – guidelines for fire resisting buildings – fire protection.
Learning Outcome:

The students will be able to demonstrate various constructions practices in the
Building construction using different materials.
Text Books:
1. Rangwala S.C., “Building Construction”, 22nd Edition, Charotar Publishing
House, 2004.
Reference Books:
1.
Mitchell, “Building Construction”, 9th Edition, Batsford Publishers, 1919.
2.
Sharma and Kaul, “Building Construction”, 6th Edition, S Chand
Company Ltd., 1987.
3.
Jha and Sinha, “Construction and Foundation Engineering”, Khanna
Publishers, 1993.
4.
Verghese, P.C., “Building Construction”, Publisher- PHI
5.
Ching, Foancis D. K, “Building Construction Illustration”, Publisher-CB
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4th Semester: B. Tech. (Civil Engineering)
Sub code
Subject Name
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FLUID MECHANICS-II
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Objective:
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To introduce the students to various hydraulic engineering problems like open
channel flows and hydraulic machines. At the completion of the course, the
student should be able to relate the theory and practice of problems in
hydraulic engineering
Unit 1
(5 Hours)
Laminar Flow: Navier-stokes equations in Cartesian coordinates (no derivation),
meaning of terms, flow between parallel plates, stokes law. Flow through porous
media, Transition from laminar to turbulent flow.
Unit 2
(6 Hours)
Boundary Layer Analysis: Assumption and concept of boundary layer theory.
Boundary-layer thickness, displacement, momentum & energy thickness, laminar and
Turbulent boundary layers on a flat plate; Laminar sub-layer, smooth and rough
boundaries. Local and average friction coefficients. Separation and Control.
Unit 3
(5 Hours)
Turbulent Flow: Definition of turbulence, scale and intensity, Effects of turbulent
flow in pipes, Equation for velocity distribution in smooth and rough pipes (no
derivation), Resistance diagram.
Unit 4
(5 Hours)
Flow Past immersed bodies : Drag and lift deformation Drag and pressure drag.
Drag on a sphere, cylinder and Airfoil: lift-Magnus Effect and circulation, lift on a
circular cylinder.
Unit 5
(6 Hours)
Uniform flow in open Channels: Flow classifications, basic resistance Equation for
open channel flow. Chezy, Manning, Bazin and Kutter formulae. Variation of
roughness coefficient, conveyance and normal depth. Velocity Distribution. Most
efficient flow sections; rectangular, trapezoidal and circular.
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Unit 6
(5 Hours)
Energy And Momentum Principles and Critical Flow: Energy and specific Energy
in an open channel; critical depth for rectangular and trapezoidal channels. Alternate
depths, applications of specific energy to transitions and Broads crested weirs.
Momentum and specific force in open channel flow, sequent depths.
Unit 7
(5 Hours)
Gradually varied Flow: Different Equation of water surface profile; limitation,
properties and classification of water and surface profiles with examples, computation
of water surface profile by graphical, numerical and analytical approaches.
Unit 8
(5 Hours)
Hydraulic Jump and Surges:
Theory of Jump, Elements of jump in a
rectangular Channel, length and height of jump, location of jump, Energy dissipation
and other uses, surge as a moving hydraulic jump. Positive and negative surges
Learning Outcome:

The students will be able to apply their knowledge of fluid mechanics in
addressing problems in open channels.

Demonstrate skills to solve problems in uniform, gradually and rapidly varied
flows in steady state conditions.

Acquire knowledge of hydraulic machineries (pumps and turbines).
Text Book:
1. Hydraulics and fluid mechanics including hydraulic machines by Modi &
Seth, 19th edition, standard publisher’s distributors.
Reference Books:
1. Fluid Mechanics : Dr. R.K. Bansal
2. Fluid Mechanics : Dr. Jagdish Lal
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4th Semester: B. Tech. (Civil Engineering)
Sub code
Subject Name
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CE 2404
THEORY OF STRUCTURES - I
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Objectives:
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To learn basic theory and concepts of structural analysis and the classical
methods for the analysis of buildings.
Unit 1
(9 Hours)
Displacements: Concept; Governing differential equation for deflection of straight
beams; -Geometric Methods: Double integration; Macaulay,s method; Moment area
method; Conjugate beam method.
-Energy Methods: Strain energy in members, ,
Betti’s and Maxwell’s Laws of reciprocal deflections, Concept of Virtual work and its
applications, Castigliano’s theorems, unit load method, deflections of trusses and 2Dframes.
Unit 2
(12 Hours)
Determinate Structures: Concept of determinacy; Analysis of determinate structural
elements—truss, arch, beam, frame, cables; Internal forces in determinate structures;
Reaction diagram-- Bending moment, shear force, radial shear, normal thrust
diagrams for the determinant structures.
Analysis of plane trusses, compound and complex trusses using method of joints,
method of joints, tension coefficients.
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Analysis of three-hinged arch of various shapes under different loading
conditions.
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Analysis of simple portal frame, cables under different loading conditions.
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Analysis of cables under point load and UDL with ends at same or different
levels.
Unit 3
(12 Hours)
Moving Loads and Influence Line Diagrams: Concept of influence line diagram,
rolling loads; Bending moment and shear force diagrams due to single and multiple
concentrated rolling loads, uniformly distributed moving loads; Equivalent UDL;
Muller Breslau principle; Influence lines for beams, girders with floor beams and
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frames; calculation of the maximum and absolute maximum shear force and bending
moment; Concept of envelopes; Influence line for displacements; Influence line for
bar force in trusses.
Unit 4
(9 Hours)
Analysis of Cables and Suspension Bridges: General cable theorem, shape, elastic
stretch of cable, maximum tension in cable and back-stays, pressure on supporting
towers, suspension bridges, three hinged stiffening girders.
Learning Outcome:
Students will be able to
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Analyze trusses, frames and arches.

Analyze structures for earth moving loads.

Will be able to demonstrate various methods of analysis.
Text Book:
1. Analysis of Structures Vol- I and Vol.-II Vazirani & Ratwani; Khanna
Publishers
Reference Books:
1. Basic structural Analysis C.S.Reddy; Tata McGraw-Hill Education
2. Intermediate structural Analysis C.K.Wang; McGraw-Hill
3. Advanced Structural Analysis, A.K. Jain, Nem Chand & Bros., Roorkee.
4. Theory of Structures, Vol. I, S.P. Gupta & G.S.Pandit, Tata McGraw Hill,
New Delhi.
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4th Semester: B. Tech. (Civil Engineering)
Sub code
CE 2405
Subject Name
IRRIGATION ENGINEERING-I
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Objectives:
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The student is exposed to different phases in Water Resources Management
and National Water Policy.
They will
learn knowledge on Reservoir
planning, management and economic analysis including Irrigation and
Irrigation management practices.
Unit 1
(9 Hours)
Irrigation Principles: Need for irrigation – Advantages and ill effects –
Development of irrigation – Physical & Chemical properties of soil that influence soil
moisture characteristics – Concept of soil water potential and its components:
Gravitational, Pressure and Osmotic – Retention of water in soils and concept of plant
available water – Types of irrigation – Limitation – Advantages – Quality of irrigation
water.
Unit 2
(8 Hours)
Crop Water Requirements : Water requirements of specific crops – Crop period –
Base period – Duty and Delta of a Crop – Factors affecting Duty – Methods of
improving Duty – Consumptive use of water – Irrigation Efficiencies – Irrigation
requirement of crops – Wastewater with treatment and its consequences.
Unit 3
(8 Hours)
Irrigation System Components: Components of irrigation network – Canal
regulators – Canal drop – Canal cross drainage works, Canal outlets, – Functions of
the above components – Canal lining – Concepts of Kennedy’s and Lacey’s formulae.
Unit 4
(9 Hours)
Diversion Headworks : Types of Weirs and Barrages – Bligh’s theory – Limitations
– Khosla’s theory – Canal Regulation Works – Function of Canal Head Regulator –
Types of regulatory works – Silt Excluders – Silt ejectors – Divide wall – River
training works. Water Logging – Causes of water logging – Methods of reclaiming a
water logged area – Canal falls – Site selection – Types of canal falls – Spillways –
Types – Energy dissipaters – Discharge formula for Ogee Spillway.
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Unit 5
(8 Hours)
Irrigation Water Management: Need for interdisciplinary approach – Irrigation
beneficiaries – Irrigation Efficiency- Irrigation scheduling concepts – methods of
irrigation scheduling – On farm development works – Participatory approach:
farmer’s organization and turn over – Water Users Association – flooding
management in Irrigation aspects – Economical aspects of irrigation
Learning Outcome:
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Knowledge
and
skills
on
Planning,
design,
operation
and
management of reservoir system will be acquired.

The student will gain knowledge on different methods of irrigation including
canal irrigation
Text Book:
1.
Punmia B.C., Pande B and Lal B., “Irrigation and Water Power Engg”, 12th
Edition Laxmi Publications (P) Ltd., 2006.
Reference Books:
1.
Basak N.N, “ Irrigation Engineering”, Publisher: TMH
2.
Santhosh Kumar Garg, “Irrigation and Hydraulic Structures”, 1st Edition
Khanna Publishers, New Delhi, 2009.
3.
Sharma R.K., “Irrigation Engineering and Hydraulic Structures”, Oxford and
IBH Publishing Company, 1994.
4.
Dilip Kumar Mujumdar, “Irrigation Water Management – Principals and
Practice”, Prentice Hall of India, New Delhi, 2000.
5.
Asawa G.L., “Irrigation Engineering”, New Age International Publishers,
2007.
6.
Sathyanarayana Murthy, “Water Resources: Engineering Principles and
Practices”, New
Age Publishers, 1997.
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4th Semester: B. Tech. (Civil Engineering)
Sub code
CE 2406
Subject Name
L
DESIGN OF CONCRETE STRUCTURES-I
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Objectives:
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To introduce the different types of philosophies related to design of basic
structural R.C.C. elements such as slab, beam, column and footing which form
part of any structural system as per Indian standard code of practice.
Unit 1
(12 Hours)
Limit State Design of Rectangular & T-Beams: Properties of Reinforced concrete
materials, Stress – Strain diagrams of concrete and steel, Basic concepts and
differences between working stress method and limit state method- Codal provisions
and design requirements of steel and concrete, Limit State Design of beams –
Rectangular and Flanged sections as per IS 456:2000 and SP-16.
Unit 2
(9 Hours)
Slabs Limit State Design of Slabs: Live load on slabs in buildings, Action of oneway and two-way slabs.
Unit 3
(12 Hours)
Continuous Beams & Slabs : Limit State Design of Continuous beams and slabs
using code coefficients – Design for Bond development length, Splicing Curtailment
& Codal requirement – Analysis design with and without shear reinforcement as per
IS – 456: 2000 and SP-16.
Unit 4
(9 Hours)
Columns: Limit State Design of columns, Behaviour of Reinforced Concrete
columns, Design of Axially loaded and eccentrically loaded columns as per IS – 456:
2000 and SP-16.
Learning Outcome :

The student shall be in a position to design the basic structural elements of
reinforced concrete structures as per Indian standard code of practice.
Text Book :
1. Ashok.K.Jain, “Reinforced Concrete Design”, Nem Chand and Bros., 1993.
Reference Books:
1. Gambhir M L, “Fundamentals of reinforced concrete design”, Publisher: PHI
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2. Sinha N.C.and Roy S.K., “Fundamentals of Reinforced Concrete”, S.Chand
Company, 1998.
3. Krishnaraju N., “Design of Reinforced Concrete Structuress, Blakie and Sons,
UK, 1987
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4th Semester: B. Tech. (Civil Engineering)
Sub code
Subject Name
CE 2407
Transportation Engineering-I Lab
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Objectives:
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Students should be able to perform various tests on soil and on Road
Aggregates.
Experiments:
I.
Tests on Sub- grade Soil
1. California Bearing Ratio Test
II.
Tests on Road Aggregates
1. Specific gravity test
2.
Sieve analysis & Aggregation
3. Water absorption test of Aggregates
4. Crushing Value Test
5. Los Angles Abrasion Value Test
6. Impact Value Test
7. Shape Test (Flakiness and Elongation Index)
III
Tests on Bituminous Materials and Mixes
1. Penetration Test
2. Ductility Test
3. Softening Point Test
4. Flash & Fire Point Test
5. Bitumen Extraction Test
IV
Field Tests
1. Roughness Measurements Test by Roughometer
2. Benkelman Beam Pavement Deflection Test
Outcomes:

The students would be able to conduct various tests on soil and on Road
Aggregates.
Reference Books:
1.
Khanna S.K., and Justo, C.E.G. “Highway Material & Pavement Testing”,
Nem Chand and Brothers, Roorkee.
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Fluid Mechanics-II Lab
Objectives:
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Students should be able to perform various tests on Pumps and Turbines.
Experiments:
1- To determine the overall efficiency of Reciprocating Pump
2- To study the operation of a Pelton Wheel Turbine. Also find out the :(a)
Constructional details (b) Efficiency
3- To determine the overall efficiency of a Gear Pump.
4- To calculate the efficiency of a Francis Turbine.
5- To draw the various characteristics of Centrifugal pump
Outcomes:

The students would be able to perform various tests on Pumps and Turbines.
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Concrete -I Lab
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2
1
Objectives:

Students should be able to perform various tests on cement, bricks and
concrete.
1. To Determine the Specific Gravity of and Soundness of cement
2. To Determine the Standard Consistency, Initial and Final Setting Times of
Cement and Compressive Strength of Cement.
3.
To Determine the Fineness Modulus, Bulk Density, Water Absorption and
Specific gravity of Fine and Coarse Aggregates.
4. To Determine the Slump, Compaction Factor and Vee-Bee Time of Concrete.
5. To Determine the Compressive Strength of Concrete by Cube and Cylinder.
6. To carry out the Split Tensile and Flexural strength test of Concrete.
7. Compressive strength of Brick and Tile as per IS standard.
8. Mix Design of Concrete by IS code methods
Outcomes:

Students would be able to perform various tests on cement, bricks and
concrete.
Recommended Books
1. Concrete Manual By Dr. M.L. Gambhir, Dhanpat Rai & Sons Delhi.
2. Concrete Lab Manual by TTTI Chandigarh
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Soft Skills
0
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2
1
(Interpersonal and Leadership)
Speaking
Technical
, Interview, Extempore, Declamation, Presentation on famous Leaders,
Case Studies.
Personality Development
Qualities of a leader
Writing Skills
Book review of books on famous leaders
Definition Essay
Reading
Reading books on famous leaders
Articles by famous leaders
Vocabulary Enhancement
Synonyms& Antonyms
One word substitution
Grammar
Narration
Change of Voice
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