Kerala Technological University

Cluster 4: Kottayam

M. Tech Program in
Civil Engineering
(Geomechanics & Structures)
Scheme of Instruction & Syllabus: 2015 Admissions

Compiled By
Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Technology, Kottayam
July 2015
 Kerala Technological University
(Kottayam Cluster)
M. Tech Program in Geomechanics and Structures

Scheme

Credit requirements : 66 credits (21+19+14+12)

Normal Duration : Regular: 4 semesters; External Registration: 6 semesters;
Maximum duration : Regular: 6 semesters; External Registration: 7 semesters.
Courses: Core Courses: Either 4 or 3 credit courses; Elective courses: All of 3 credits
Allotment of credits and examination scheme:-
Semester 1 (Credits: 22)

Exam Course No: Name L- T - P Interna End Credit

Slot l Semester s
Marks Exam
Mark
s (hrs)
A 04 CE 6301 Applied Mathematics for Civil 3-1-0 40 60 3 4
Engineers
B 04 CE 6303 Theoretical Geomechanics 3-1-0 40 60 3 4
C 04 CE 6305 Advanced Soil Mechanics 3-0-0 40 60 3 3
D 04 CE 6307 Advanced Design of Concrete 3-0-0 40 60 3 3
Structures
E 04 CE 6XXX* Elective - I 3-0-0 40 60 3 3
04 GN 6001 Research Methodology 0-2-0 100 0 0 2
Seminar - I 0-0-2 100 0 0 2
04 CE 6393 Advanced Geotechnical and 0-0-2 100 0 0 1
Structural Lab
Total 23 22
*See List of Electives-I for slot E

List of Elective - I Courses

Exam Course No. Course Name

Slot
E 04 CE 6309 Soil Exploration and Field Testing
E 04 CE 6311 Soil- Structure Interaction
E 04 CE 6313 Critical State Soil Mechanics
E 04 CE 6315 Prestressed Concrete Structures

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Semester 2 (Credits: 19)

Exam Course No: Name L- T - P Interna End Credit

Slot l Semester s
Marks Exam
Mark (hrs)
s
A 04 CE 6302 Design of Reinforced Concrete 3-1-0 40 60 3 4
Foundations
B 04 CE 6304 Foundation Analysis and 3-0-0 40 60 3 3
Design
C 04 CE 6306 Dynamics of Soil and Design of 3-0-0 40 60 3 3
Machine Foundations
D 04 CE 6XXX* Elective - II 3-0-0 40 60 3 3
E 04 CE 6XXX^ Elective - III 3-0-0 40 60 3 3
04 CE 6392 Mini Project 0-0-4 100 0 0 2
04 CE 6394 Civil Engineering Design Studio 0-0-2 100 0 0 1
Total 22 19
*See List of Electives -II for slot D ^See List of Electives -III
for slot E

List of Elective - II Courses

Exam Course Course Name

Slot Code
D 04 CE 6308 Ground water Engineering
D 04 CE 6312 Ground Improvement Techniques
D 04 CE 6314 Applied Soil Mechanics
D 04 CE 6316 Earthquake Analysis and Design of Structures

List of Elective - III Courses

Exam Course Course Name

Slot Code
E 04 CE 6318 Environmental Geotechniques
E 04 CE 6122 Advanced Steel Structures
E 04 CE 6322 Analysis and Design of Pavements
E 04 CE 6324 Modern Construction Practices

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Summer Break
Exam Course No: Name L- T - P Internal End Semester Credits
Slot Marks Exam
Marks (hrs)
NA 04 CE 7390 Industrial Training 0-0-4 NA NA NA Pass
/Fail
Total 4 0

Semester 3 (Credits: 14)

Exam Course No: Name L- T - P Interna End Credit

Slot l Semester s
Marks Exam
Mark (hrs)
s
A 04 CE 7XXX* Elective - IV 3-0-0 40 60 3 3
B 04 CE 7XXX^ Elective - V 3-0-0 40 60 3 3
04 CE 7391 Seminar - II 0-0-2 100 0 0 2
04 CE 7393 Project (Phase - I) 0-0-12 50 0 0 6
Total 20 14
*See List of Electives-IV for slot A ^See List of Electives-V for slot B

List of Elective - IV Courses

Exam Course Code Course Name

Slot
A 04 CE 7301 Design of Steel-Concrete Composite Structures
A 04 CE 7303 Marine Geotechnical Engineering
A 04 CE 7305 Rock Mechanics

List of Elective - V Courses

Exam Course Code Course Name

Slot
B 04 CE 7307 Design of Cylindrical Shells and Folded Plates
B 04 CE 7309 Finite Element Analysis
B 04 CE 7311 Slope Stability

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Semester 4 (Credits: 12)

Exam Course No: Name L- T - P Interna External Credit

Slot l Evaluation s
Marks Marks
NA 04 CE 7394 Project (Phase -II) 0-0-21 70 30 NA 12
Total 21 12
Total: 67

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 COURSE CODE COURSE NAME L-T-P:C YEAR
APPLIED MATHEMATICS FOR CIVIL
04 CE 6301 3-1-0: 4 2015
ENGINEERS

Pre-requisites:

Course Objectives:

To give the Student:-

 To define some special functions and find the recurrence relations.

 Study integral transforms and apply this to find the solution of differential equations and also its
application in integral equations.
 To find the solution of linear and non-linear equations by various numerical methods.

Syllabus

Beta Gamma functions, Integral transforms, Tensor Analysis, Integral Equations, Partial
differential equations

Course Outcome:

Familirise with special functions, tensor analysis and solution of certain differential and integral
equations and its solutions.

Text Books:

References:

1. Dr. B.S. Grewal, “Higher Engg. Mathematics”, Khanna Publishers, 2008.

2. S.Rajasekharan “Numerical Methods for Initial and Boundary value problems”.
3. Erwin Kreyzig ”Advanced Engineering Mathematics “John Wiley & Sons, 1994
4. SanthiSwaroop, “Integral equations”, Krishna Prakasan Media.
5. M.K. Venkataraman, “Higher Engineering Mathematics”, National Publishers
6. SokolNikof, “Tensor Analysis”, John Wiley, Newyork, 1951
7. Sneddon I.N., “Partial Differential Equations”, McGrawHill, 1957.
8. S.C Chapra , R.P Canale' Numerical Method for Engineers.”

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COURSE CODE: COURSE TITLE CREDITS

04 CE 6301 APPLIED MATHEMATICS FOR CIVIL ENGINEERS 3-1-0:4
Sem.
Contact Exam
MODULES
Hours Marks
(%)
MODULE: 1- Beta Gamma functions
Linear differential equations, Applications in vibratory motion. Bessel
functions, recurrence relations, generating functions, Legendre’s equation 10 15
and Legendre’s polynomials. Recurrence relations and orthogonality
property.
MODULE: 2- Integral transforms
Laplace transforms, application to differential equations- Fourier transforms, 9 15
properties, derivatives, boundary value problems.
INTERNAL TEST 1 (MODULE 1 & 2)
MODULE: 3- Tensor Analysis
Summation conventions- transformations of coordinates, basic 8 15
transformations, Contra variant and mixed tensors.
MODULE: 4- Integral Equations
Relation between integral and differential equations- solutions by 9 15
transforms of derivatives – solutions of initial and boundary value problems.
INTERNAL TEST 2 (MODULE 3 & 4)
MODULE: 5- Partial differential equations
Non-linear equations of second order, D’Alembert’s method. Applications, 10 20
wave equation ,Laplace equation-solution-application
MODULE: 6
System of linear algebraic equations- elimination and factorization
methods.Gauss-Siedal iteration, solution of non-linear equation-Newton
Raphson method. Numerical Integration Gaussian quadrature, Newton – 10 20
cotes open quadrature Numerical method of solution of partial differential
equations in two dimensions-finite differences-explicit and implicit methods-
solution for irregular boundaries.
END SEMESTER EXAM

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 COURSE CODE COURSE NAME L-T-P:C YEAR
04 CE 6303 THEORETICAL GEOMECHANICS 3-1-0:4 2015

Pre-requisites: Nil

Course Objectives:

 To analyze plane strain and plane stress problems.

 To understand failure theories and constitutive models in Soil Mechanics
Syllabus

Analysis of stress and strain, Stresses in Soil, Westergaard’s analysis, Rheological properties of
material.

Course Outcome:

This course provides an introduction to the basic numerical methods and constitutive
laws used for the analysis of boundary value problems in geomechanics

Text Books:

References:

1. Sadhu Singh, “Theory of Elasticity”, Khanna Publishers, New Delhi, 1988.

2. Harr M.E, “Theoretical Soil Mechanics”, 1977
3. Timoshenko, S. and Goodier J.N., “Theory of Elasticity”, McGraw Hill Book Co., Newyork, 1988
4. Slater R.A.C, “Engineering Plasticity”, John Wiley and Son, New York, 1977.
5. Chou P.C. and Pagano, N.J. “Elasticity Tensor, Dyadic and Engineering Approaches”, D.Van
Nostrand Co., Inc., London, 1967.
6. Scott R. F. “ Principles of Soil Mechanics”, Addison & Wesley, 1963
7. Selvadurai A.P.S., “Plasticity & Geomechanics”, Cambridge University Press,2002
8. Chen W.F., “Limit Analysis & Soil Plasticity”, Elsevier Scientific, 1975
9. Desai C.S. and Christian, J.T. “Numerical Methods in Geotechnical Engineering”, McGrew Hill,
New York, 1977.

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COURSE CODE: COURSE TITLE CREDITS

04 CE 6303 THEORETICAL GEOMECHANICS 3-1-0:4
Contact Sem. Exam
MODULES
Hours Marks (%)
MODULE: 1
Analysis of stress and strain, Equilibrium equations - Compatibility
equations – stress strain relationship. Generalized Hooke’s law.
12 15
Octahedral shear ,Stress function .Plane stress and plane strain - Simple
two dimensional problems in Cartesian and polar coordinates.
Deviator stress
MODULE: 2
Stresses in Soil: Description of state of stress and strain at a point, stress
distribution problems in elastic half pace Boussnesque’s analysis for
concentrated force. Pressure bulb. 12 15
Uniformly loaded circular and rectangular areas. Newmark influence
diagram. Vertical and horizontal line loads. Uniform vertical load over a
strip. Principal stress and maximum shear. Triangular and other loadings.
INTERNAL TEST 1 (MODULE 1 & 2)
MODULE: 3
Westergaard’s analysis. Burmister’s two layer theory. Stress distribution 8 15
around tunnels and vertical shafts.
MODULE: 4
Rheological properties of material-equation of state, models, stress
deformation behaviour of soil subject to loading, solution of problems of
8 15
linearly elastic solids. Deformation of Rheological constants. Pore
pressure developed, settlement computations

INTERNAL TEST 2 (MODULE 3 & 4)

MODULE: 5
Failure theories, Yield criteria , Tresca, Von Mises , Mohr-Coulomb failure
8 20
conditions. Failure loci in deviatoric plane and principal stress space,
influence of intermediate principal stress on failure.
MODULE: 6
Constitutive Models in Soil Mechanics: Isotropic Elastic, Anisotropic
8 20
Plasticity and Viscous Models. Representing Soil Behaviour using these
Models. ; Advances in Constitutive models
END SEMESTER EXAM

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 COURSE CODE COURSE NAME L-T-P:C YEAR
04 CE 6305 ADVANCED SOIL MECHANICS 3-0-0: 3 2015

Pre-requisites: Nil

Course Objectives:

 To understand clay mineralogy and effective stress principle of soil.

 To compute shear strength parameters and settlement of soil.

Syllabus:

Origin, nature and distribution of soil, Effective stress principle, consolidation, Shear strength,
stress history.

Course Outcome:

This course is designed to give an advanced thorough theoretical background to the different
aspects encountered in geotechnical design for example earth pressure analyses, bearing capacity
theories, assessments of settlements and displacements and so on.

Text Books:

References:

1. Braja M Das " Advanced soil Mechanics" Taylor and Francis

2. R F Scott, Principles of Soil Mechanics, Addison & Wesley.
3. Lambe T.W, Whitman R.V , " Soil Mechanics" John Wiley & Sons
4. Mitchell, J. K. (1993), “Text book in Fundamentals of Soil Behaviour”, 2Ed, John Wiley &Sons,
New York
5. Holtg,R.D and Kovacs W.D.(1981), “An Introduction to Geotechnical Engineering” , Prentice hall
CO, N.J.
6. Hough, B. K (1957), “Basic Soil Engineering” The Ronald Press Co, New York.

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04 CE 6305 ADVANCED SOIL MECHANICS 3-0-0:3
Contact Sem. Exam
MODULES
Hours Marks (%)
MODULE: 1
Origin, nature and distribution of soil, classification of soil
,description of individual particle, clay mineralogy, atomic bonds, 7 15
clay-water electrolytes, soil fabric and structure. Clay mineral
identification. X-ray and Differential Thermal Analysis.
MODULE: 2
Effective stress principle, steady state flow in soil, effect of flow on 7 15
effective stress, determination of coefficient of permeability,
INTERNAL TEST 1 (MODULE 1 & 2)
MODULE: 3
Consolidation ,one, two, three and radial direction, variation of
effective stress during consolidation, consolidation tests and
7 15
determination of consolidation parameters -measurement of
swelling pressure- secondary consolidation and its effect on pre-
consolidation pressure.
MODULE: 4
Shear strength- Stress path, Tri-axial ,direct shear, UCC and vane
shear tests, shear behaviour of granular soils, factors affecting shear
behaviour, determination of shear strength parameters, shear 7 15
behaviour of fine grained soils, pore pressure parameters, UU,CU,CD
tests, total and effective shear strength parameters, total and
effective stress paths
INTERNAL TEST 2 (MODULE 3 & 4)
MODULE: 5
Stress history, rate of loading, structure and temperature,
anisotropy of strength, thixotropy ,creep, determination of in situ 7 20
undrained strength. Compaction- tests, effect on soil structure,
engineering behaviour on preloading
MODULE: 6
Soil settlement prediction in sand, simplified strain influence factor,
7 20
Skempton Bjerrum modification- settlement of clays –
precompression –stress path for settlement calculation.
END SEMESTER EXAM

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 COURSE CODE COURSE NAME L-T-P:C YEAR

04 CE 6307 3-0-0: 3 2015

ADVANCED DESIGN OF CONCRETE STRUCTURES

Pre-requisites: Nil

Course Objectives:

 To learn the fundamentals of design, analysis, and proportioning of reinforced concrete

members and structures.
 Methods for analysis and design of the elements under flexure, shear, and axial loads will be
examined.

Syllabus:

Calculation of deflection and crack width - Design of flat slabs and flat plates - Design of RC walls
- Inelastic behaviour of concrete beams

Course Outcome:

 The students will be familiar with advanced methods used for concrete structural design.
 Identify underlying concepts in modern concrete design methods

Text Books:

References:

1. Varghese, P.C, “Advanced Reinforced Concrete Design”, Prentice Hall of India, 2005.
2. Varghese P.C, “Limit State Design of Reinforced Concrete, Prentice Hall of India, 2007.
3. Purushothaman, P, “Reinforced Concrete Structural Elements : Behaviour Analysis and
Design”, Tata McGraw Hill, 1986
4. Arthur.H.Nilson, David Darwin& Charles W Dolan, "Design of Concrete Structures", Tata
Mcgraw Hill, 2004
5. Sinha.N.C. and Roy S.K., “Fundamentals of Reinforced Concrete”, S.Chand and Company
Limited, New Delhi, 2003.
6. Park.R & Paulay T "Design of Concrete Structures",John Wiley & Sons, NewYork

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COURSE CODE: COURSE TITLE CREDITS

04 CE 6307 ADVANCED DESIGN OF CONCRETE STRUCTURES 3-0-0:3
Contact Sem. Exam
MODULES
Hours Marks (%)
MODULE: 1
Calculation of deflection and crack width Design of columns, slender 7 15
column, corbels and deep-beams.
MODULE: 2
Design of flat slabs and flat plates- Design of spandrel beams . method of 7 15
design of slabs- Yield line theory and Hillerborgs strip method.
INTERNAL TEST 1 (MODULE 1 & 2)
MODULE: 3
Design of RC walls - ordinary and shear walls – Design of Grid floors- a) by 7 15
IS code method-b) by plate theory.
MODULE: 4
Analysis of Multi-Storey Buildings with Moment resistant Joints for Lateral
loads- Modified portal, Cantilever & Factor method- Analysis of Multi- 7 15
Storey Buildings with Moment resistant Joints for Gravity loads(Vertical
Loads)
INTERNAL TEST 2 (MODULE 3 & 4)
MODULE: 5
Inelastic behaviour of concrete beams- limit state analysis of concrete
7 20
beams- moment rotation curves, Moment redistribution in continuous
beams.
MODULE: 6
Baker’s method of plastic design - Design of cast-in-situ joints in frames.
Detailing for ductility - Fire resistance of structural members – Quality of 7 20
control of concrete. Strengthening of existing structures

END SEMESTER EXAM

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 COURSE CODE COURSE NAME L-T-P:C YEAR
04 CE 6309 SOIL EXPLORATION AND FIELD TESTING 3-0-0: 3 2015

Pre-requisites: Nil

Course Objectives:

 To understand different methods of sampling and soil explortion.

 To get a knowledge of various field tests and onshore and offshore investigation methods.

Syllabus:

Principles of exploration, Modern methods of sampling, Various types of field tests, Field testing
for dynamic properties.

Course Outcome:

Able to plan and design a subsurface exploration program based on anticipated geologic
conditions and potential construction problems.

Text Books:

References:

1. N.P. Kurien, Design of Foundation Systems : Principles & Practices, Narosa, New Delhi 1992
2. Bowles J.E., “Foundation Analysis and Design” (4Ed.), Mc.Graw –Hill, NY, 1996
3. M.J Tomlinson (1975) “Foundation Design and construction”, Pitman Publishing Limited,
London
4. H. F. Winterkorn and H Y Fang, Foundation Engineering Hand Book, Galgotia
Booksource
5. G.Ranjan and A S R Rao, Basic and Applied Soil Mechanics, New Age international Publishers
6. Hunt R.E, Geotechnical Engineering investigation Manual, Mc Graw Hill, 1984

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04 CE 6309 SOIL EXPLORATION AND FIELD TESTING 3-0-0: 3
Sem.
Contact Exam
MODULES
Hours Marks
(%)
MODULE: 1
Principles of exploration; planning of investigation programmes , preliminary
investigation-geophysical methods, electrical resistivity and seismic
refraction methods, sounding, methods of exploration- open pits, trenches, 7 15
shafts, tunnels, drifts, auger boring, rotary drilling, depth and spacing of
exploration, codal provisions.

MODULE: 2
Modern methods of sampling, different samplers- open drive sampler, thin
walled sampler, piston sampler: disturbed and undisturbed samples in 7 15
cohesionless and cohesive soils, representative and non-representative
samples, Preservation and transportation of samples; Sampling records
INTERNAL TEST 1 (MODULE 1 & 2)
MODULE: 3
Various types of field tests; ; standard penetration test, plate load test,
cyclic plate load test, static and dynamic cone penetration test,
7 15
pressure meter tests, dilatometer tests, in-situ permeability tests, in-situ
vane shear test, bore hole shear tests. Pile load test – Pullout test, lateral
load test.
MODULE: 4
Field testing for dynamic properties- seismic cross hole test, SPT, Cyclic plate
load test, block vibration test, in Situ measurement of K0. SPT correlation, 7 15
uses of SPT value, Correlation of N value with shear strength and relative
density, correlation with SPT and CPT values.
INTERNAL TEST 2 (MODULE 3 & 4)
MODULE: 5
Location of water table, soil profiles and bore log, interpretation of
7 20
exploration data and report preparation-Forensic analysis of geotechnical
failures, methodology of back analysis.
MODULE: 6
Geotechnical instrumentation – settlement, soil pressure, pore water
pressure. Investigation below sea/river bed, comparison between onshore 7 20
and offshore investigation, bathymetry, drillship and sea bed investigations,
under water sampling
END SEMESTER EXAM

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 COURSE CODE COURSE NAME L-T-P:C YEAR
04 CE 6311 SOIL STRUCTURE INTERACTION 3-0-0: 3 2015

Pre-requisites: Nil

Course Objectives:

 To understand the theory of soil-structure interaction.

 To learn elastic analysis of pile and theoretical solutions for settlement and load distributions.

Syllabus:

Soil-Foundation Interaction: Beam on Elastic Foundation, Plate on Elastic Medium: Thin and
thick plates, Analysis of finite plates, Numerical analysis of finite plates, simple solutions ; Analysis of
pile group, Interaction analysis, Load distribution in groups with rigid cap, Laterally Loaded Pile:
Load deflection prediction for laterally loaded piles

Course Outcome:

• To understand the fundamental concepts and theory of dynamic soil-structure interaction (SSI),
with special focus on the numerical tools currently available to model such problems in
earthquake engineering practice.

Text Books:

References:

1. Nainan.P. Kurien, Design of Foundation Sytems:Principles & Practices, Narosa, New Delhi 1992.
2. L.C. Reese, Single piles and pile groups under lateral loading, Taylor & Francis, 2000
3. E.S. Melerski, Design Analysis of Beams, Circular Plates and Cylindrical Tanks on Elastic
Foundation, Taylor and Francis, 2006.
4. G. Jones, Analysis of Beams on Elastic foundation, Thomas Telford, 1997.
5. Cakmak,A.S, " Soil Structure Interaction" Elsevier, 1987.

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04 CE 6311 SOIL STRUCTURE INTERACTION 3-0-0: 3
Contact Sem. Exam
MODULES
Hours Marks (%)
MODULE: 1
Soil-Foundation Interaction: Introduction to soil-foundation
interaction problems, Soil behaviour, Foundation behaviour, Interface
7 15
behaviour, Scope of soil foundation interaction analysis, soil response
models, Winkler, Elastic continuum, Two parameter elastic models,
Elastic plastic behaviour, Time dependent behaviour.
MODULE: 2
Beam on Elastic Foundation- Soil Models: Infinite beam, Two
7 15
parameters, Isotropic elastic half space, Analysis of beams of finite
length, Classification of finite beams in relation to their stiffness.
INTERNAL TEST 1 (MODULE 1 & 2)
MODULE: 3
Plate on Elastic Medium: Thin and thick plates, Analysis of finite plates, 7 15
Numerical analysis of finite plates, simple solutions.
MODULE: 4
Elastic Analysis of Pile: Elastic analysis of single pile, Theoretical solutions 7 15
for settlement and load distributions.
INTERNAL TEST 2 (MODULE 3 & 4)
MODULE: 5
Analysis of pile group, Interaction analysis, Load distribution in groups 7 20
with rigid cap.
MODULE: 6
Laterally Loaded Pile: Load deflection prediction for laterally loaded
7 20
piles, Subgrade reaction and elastic analysis, Interaction analysis, Pile-
raft system, Solutions through influence charts.
END SEMESTER EXAM

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 COURSE CODE COURSE NAME L-T-P:C YEAR
04 CE 6313 CRITICAL STATE SOIL MECHANICS 3-0-0: 3 2015

Pre-requisites:

Course Objectives:

 To understand the use of models in soil elasticity, plasticity and yielding.

 To understand the behaviour of over consolidated soil.

Syllabus:

Critical state concept, Constitutive relationships of soil, Stress and strain path and invariant,
models and soil mechanics; Consolidation, drained and undrained triaxial test; Critical State Line and
Roscoe surface- Drained and undrained loading, ; behaviour of over consolidated soil, Hvorslev Surface,
complete state boundary surface; Yield Surfaces: Modified Cam-clay and Original Cam-clay, Special
Topics: hypoelasticity-plasticity, disturbed state concept; Failure theorems for soils.

Course Outcome:

 Able to understand the conceptual models that represent the mechanical behaviour of
saturated remoulded soil.

Text Books:

References:

1. B M Das, Advanced Soil Mechanics, Taylor and Francis

2. R F Scott, Principles of Soil Mechanics, Addison & Wesley
3. D.M. Wood, Soil Behaviour and Critical State Soil Mechanics, University of Glasgow
4. A.N, Schofield, C.P Wroth Critical State Soil Mechanics, Mc Graw Hill, London
5. R.O. Davis and A.P.S. Selvadurai, Elasticity and Geomechanics, Cambridge University
Press, New York.
6. Mitchell, J. K. (1993), “Text book in Fundamentals of Soil Behaviour”, 2Ed, John Wiley &Sons,
New York
7. J.H Atkinson & P.L Bransby , The Mechanics of soil –an introduction to critical state soil
mechanics, Mc Graw Hill, London 1978

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04 CE 6313 CRITICAL STATE SOIL MECHANICS 3-0-0:3
Contact Sem. Exam
MODULES
Hours Marks (%)
MODULE: 1
Critical state concept, Constitutive relationships of soil, Stress and
strain path and invariant, models and soil mechanics, use of models in 8 15
engineering, elasticity, soil elasticity, plasticity and yielding, yielding in
combined tension and torsion, elastic volumetric strains,
MODULE: 2
Consolidation, drained and undrained triaxial test- Stress-dilatancy
theory; Work hardening plasticity theory: formulation and 7 15
implementation.

INTERNAL TEST 1 (MODULE 1 & 2)

MODULE: 3
6 15
Critical State Line and Roscoe surface- Drained and undrained loading

MODULE: 4
The behaviour of over consolidated soil, Hvorslev Surface, complete
state boundary surface ,elastic-plastic model for soil, a particular 8 15
elastic-plastic model cam-clay models, simulation of single element
test using cam-clay
INTERNAL TEST 2 (MODULE 3 & 4)
MODULE: 5
Yield Surfaces: Modified Cam-clay and Original Cam-clay, Special 6 20
Topics: hypoelasticity-plasticity, disturbed state concept.
MODULE: 6
Failure theorems for soils; Failure and plastic flow at critical state 7 20
Applications of elasto-plastic models
END SEMESTER EXAM

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 COURSE CODE COURSE NAME L-T-P:C YEAR
04 CE 6315 PRESTRESSED CONCRETE STRUCTURES 3-0-0:3 2015

Pre-requisites: Nil

Course Objectives:

To give the Student:-

 To Explain the effects of prestress on the behaviour of concrete beams and identify situations
when prestress is needed
 To determine the combined stresses induced by prestress and applied loads
 To define and determine the different types of losses of pre-stressed concrete

Syllabus

Analysis and design of simply supported (post and pre tensioned, Short term deflections and
long term deflections as per IS Code, Design of tension members.

Course Outcome:

 To introduce you the concepts of pre-stressed concrete, dealing with load analysis.
 You will also be introduced to types pre stressed concrete structures.

Text Books:

References:

 Krishna Raju N, “Prestressed Concrete” , 4th Edition TMH New Delhi , 2000
 Rajagopalan N, “Prestressed Concrete”, Narora Publishing house, 2002
 Sinha N.C. & Roy, “Fundamentals of Prestressed Concrete”, S.Chand & Co, 1985
 Lin T.Y, “Design of Prestressed Concrete Structures”, John Wiley & Sons , 1960
 Pandit and Gupta, “Prestressed concrete”, CBS, 2002
 F K Kong and R H Evans, “ reinforced and prestressed concrete”, TMH, 1999

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COURSE CODE: COURSE TITLE CREDITS

04 CE 6315 PRESTRESSED CONCRETE STRUCTURES 3-0-0:3
Contact Sem. Exam
MODULES
Hours Marks (%)
MODULE : 1 - Analysis and design of simply supported (post and pre
tensioned)
8 15
PSC flexural members – Basic concepts – Stresses at transfer and service
loads, ultimate strength in flexure.
MODULE : 2 - Short term deflections and long term deflections
Deflection as per IS Code – Design and analysis of post and pre tensioned 6 15
PSC slabs.
INTERNAL TEST 1 (MODULE 1 & 2)
MODULE : 3 - Design for shear, bond and torsion
Design of end blocks (IS code method)– Design of prestressed concrete 8 15
cylindrical water tanks – Design of prestressed concrete pipes.
MODULE : 4 - Design of tension members
Design of compression members – compression members with and without 7 15
flexure – Design of piles.
INTERNAL TEST 2 (MODULE 3 & 4)
MODULE : 5 - Composite construction with precast RC beams
Analysis and design – Ultimate strength – Partial prestressing – Definitions – 6 20
principles and design approaches.
MODULE : 6 - Statically indeterminate structures
Analysis and design – Continuous beams – concept linear transformation – 7 20
concordant cable profile and cap cables.
END SEMESTER EXAM

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 COURSE CODE COURSE NAME L-T-P-C YEAR
04 GN 6001 RESEARCH METHODOLOGY 0-2-0:2 2015

Pre-requisites:

Course Objectives:

To enable the students:

• To get introduced to research philosophy and processes in general.

• To formulate the research problem and prepare research plan
• To apply various numerical /quantitative techniques for data analysis
• To communicate the research findings effectively

Syllabus
Introduction to the Concepts of Research Methodology, Research Proposals, Research Design,
Data Collection and Analysis, Quantitative Techniques and Mathematical Modeling, Report Writing.

Course Outcome:

Students who successfully complete this course would learn the fundamental concepts of Research
Methodology, apply the basic aspects of the Research methodology to formulate a research problem
and its plan. They would also be able to deploy numerical/quantitative techniques for data analysis.
They would be equipped with good technical writing and presentation skills.

Text Books:

1. Research Methodology: Methods and Techniques’, by Dr. C. R. Kothari, New Age International
Publisher, 2004
2. Research Methodology: A Step by Step Guide for Beginners’ by Ranjit Kumar, SAGE Publications
Ltd; Third Edition
References:

1. Research Methodology: An Introduction for Science & Engineering Students’, by Stuart Melville
and Wayne Goddard, Juta and Company Ltd, 2004
2. Research Methodology: An Introduction’ by Wayne Goddard and Stuart Melville, Juta and
Company Ltd, 2004
3. Research Methodology, G.C. Ramamurthy, Dream Tech Press, New Delhi
4. Management Research Methodology’ by K. N. Krishnaswamy et al, Pearson Education

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 COURSE CODE: COURSE TITLE CREDITS
04 GN 6001 RESEARCH METHODOLOGY 0-2-0: 2
Contact
MODULES
Hours
MODULE : 1
Introduction to Research Methodology: Concepts of Research, Meaning and 2
Objectives of Research, Research Process, Types of Research, Type of research: 5
Descriptive vs. Analytical, Applied vs. Fundamental, Quantitative vs. Qualitative, and
Conceptual vs. Empirical

MODULE :2
Criteria of Good Research, Research Problem, Selection of a problem, Techniques
4
involved in definition of a problem, Research Proposals – Types, contents, Ethical
aspects, IPR issues like patenting, copyrights.

INTERNAL TEST 1 (MODULE 1 & 2)

MODULE: 3
Research Design : Meaning, Need and Types of research design, Literature Survey
and Review, Identifying gap areas from literature review, Research Design Process, 5
Sampling fundamentals, Measurement and scaling techniques, Data Collection –
concept, types and methods, Design of Experiments.

MODULE 4:
Quantitative Techniques: Probability distributions, Fundamentals of Statistical
analysis, Data Analysis with Statistical Packages, Multivariate methods, Concepts of 5
correlation and regression - Fundamentals of time series analysis and spectral
analysis.

INTERNAL TEST 2 (MODULE 3 & 4)

MODULE: 5
Report Writing: Principles of Thesis Writing, Guidelines for writing reports & papers,
5
Methods of giving references and appendices, Reproduction of published material,
Plagiarism, Citation and acknowledgement.

MODULE: 6
Documentation and presentation tools – LaTeX, Office with basic presentations 4
skills, Use of Internet and advanced search techniques.

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 COURSE CODE COURSE NAME L-T-P-C YEAR
ADVANCED GEOTECHNICAL & STRUCTURAL
04 CE 6393 0-0-2:1 2015
LABORATORY

Geotechnical lab
Modified Proctor Compaction Test
Permeability of fine grained soil
Atterberg Limits
Soil Classification as per IS
Direct Shear Test
Triaxial Shear Test (CU, CD, UU)
Consolidation Test
Relative Density
Field Study of SPT/ Field vane shear test

Structural Lab
Mix Design of Concrete with Admixtures
Testing of Simply Supported RCC beam for Flexural failure
Testing of Simply Supported RCC beam for Shear Failure
Testing of RCC Column

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 SEMESTER II
COURSE CODE COURSE NAME L-T-P: C YEAR
04 CE 6302 DESIGN OF REINFORCED CONCRETE FOUNDATIONS 3-0-0:3 2015

Pre-requisites: Nil

Course Objectives:

 To familiarise knowledge and understanding of soil behaviour, pertaining to different types of

foundations.
 To introduce detailed design issues related to both deep and shallow foundations.
 Develop the understanding of the role of modern soil mechanics.

Syllabus:

Introduction to Limit State Design of reinforced concrete in foundations, Combined footings

subjected to vertical loads, Structural design of mat foundation, Analysis of flexible beams and grids on
elastic foundations, Structural design of piles including pile caps, Special foundations.

Course Outcome:

 To build the knowledge on soil behaviour and introduce to design issues pertaining to
different types of foundations
 An ability to identify & design various types of foundations according to field conditions

Text Books:

References:

1. Varghese P.C, “Foundation Engineering” Prentice Hall of India,2005

2. Nainan P Kurien,Design of Foundation Sytems:Principles & Practices, Narosa, New Delhi 1992.
3. Bowles J.E., “Foundation Analysis and Design” (4Ed.), Mc.Graw –Hill, NY, 1996
4. Askok K Jain , “Reinforced Concrete Limit State Design”Nem Chand & Bros ,Roorkee
5. Shamsher prakash, Gopal Ranjan, & Swami Saran (1979), “Analysis and design of foundations
and retaining structures”, Sarita Prakashan New Delhi
6. Jain G.S & Dinesh Mohan “ Hand Book on Under reamed and Bored compaction pile foundation
“, CBRI Roorkee.

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 COURSE PLAN

COURSE CODE: COURSE TITLE CREDITS

DESIGN OF REINFORCED CONCRETE
04 CE 6302 3-0-0:3
FOUNDATIONS
Contact Sem. Exam
MODULES
Hours Marks (%)
MODULE: 1
Introduction to Limit State Design of reinforced concrete in
foundations; Soil pressure for structural design; Conventional 7 15
structural design of Spread footings, isolated footings, column
Pedestals
MODULE: 2
Combined footings subjected to vertical loads, lateral loads and
7 15
moments, Combined Footing, Strap footing, strip footings under
several columns,
INTERNAL TEST 1 (MODULE 1 & 2)
MODULE: 3
Structural design of mat foundation of various types subjected to
vertical and lateral loads and moments; Design of circular rafts;
7 15
Annular rafts. Soil structure interaction and 'flexible' approach to the
design of foundations;
Structural design of retaining walls.
MODULE: 4
Analysis of flexible beams and grids on elastic foundations, Analysis of
7 15
flexible plates on elastic foundations, ACI method of analysis of beams
on elastic foundation.
INTERNAL TEST 2 (MODULE 3 & 4)
MODULE: 5
Structural design of piles including pile caps, under-reamed piles, piers
7 20
and caissons; infilled virendal frame foundation- steel column basis ,
structural design of well foundation.
MODULE: 6
Special foundations; Foundations For Towers-steel towers- foundation
7 20
to water tank, chimneys- shells for foundations- hyperbolic paraboloid
foundations, design of conical shell foundation.
END SEMESTER EXAM

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 COURSE CODE COURSE NAME L-T-P:C YEAR
04 CE 6304 FOUNDATION ANALYSIS AND DESIGN 3-0-0: 3 2015

Pre-requisites: Nil

Course Objectives:

 To analyze and estimate bearing capacity, settlement and lateral resistance of deep foundation
systems
 To study the effect of soil structure interaction on foundation design.
 To understand the various methods used for the determination of bearing capacity of shallow
foundations.

Syllabus:

Shallow Foundation, Bearing capacity of foundation based on in-situ tests; Pile Foundations ,
Pile Groups – Consideration regarding spacing – Efficiency of pile groups – Stresses on underlying soil
strata – Approximate analysis of pile groups; Laterally loaded piles – Modulus of sub grade reaction
method – ultimate lateral resistance of piles; Soil -Structure Interaction

Course Outcome:

 Able to comprehend the knowledge of foundation engineering and to establish the framework
for foundation design.

Text Books:

References:

1. Fleming,W.G.K , Weltman A.J, Randolph M.F, Elson W.K, " Piling Engineering", Blackie Academic
& Professional.
2. N.P. Kurien, Design of Foundation Sytems : Principles & Practices, Narosa.
3. Winterkorn H.F. and Fang H.Y. Ed., “Foundation Engineering Hand Book”, Van-Nostrand
Reinhold, 1975.
4. Poulose H.G. and Davis E.H., “Pile foundation Analysis and Design”, John-Wiley & Sons, NY,
1980.
5. Lambe and Whitman, “Soil Mechanics”, Wiley Eastern., 1976.
6. Leonards G. Ed., “Foundation Engineering”, Mc.Graw-Hill,NY, 1962.
7. Bowles J.E., “Foundation Analysis and Design” (4Ed.), Mc.Graw –Hill, NY, 1996

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 COURSE PLAN

COURSE CODE: COURSE TITLE CREDITS

04 CE 6304 FOUNDATION ANALYSIS AND DESIGN 3-0-0:3
Contact Sem. Exam
MODULES
Hours Marks (%)
MODULE: 1
Shallow Foundation-Bearing capacity- Mayerhoff, Hansen and Vesic –
bearing capacity factors, effect of water table, shape of foundation, 10 15
inclination. Settlement immediate and consolidation –pressure bulb
distribution.

MODULE: 2
Bearing capacity of foundation based on in-situ tests. Design of spread
8 15
footing, column footing , combined footing. Mat foundations on
cohesive and cohesion less soil- rigid beam analysis- Winkler model
INTERNAL TEST 1 (MODULE 1 & 2)
MODULE: 3
Pile Foundations Introduction – Estimation of pile capacity by static and
dynamic formulae – Wave equation method of analysis of pile 10 15
resistance – Load -Transfer method of estimating pile capacity –
Settlement of single pile – Elastic methods.
MODULE: 4
Pile Groups – Consideration regarding spacing – Efficiency of pile groups
– Stresses on underlying soil strata – Approximate analysis of pile 10 15
groups –Settlement of pile groups- Pile caps –Pile load tests – Negative
skin friction, Under reamed piles
INTERNAL TEST 2 (MODULE 3 & 4)
MODULE: 5
Laterally loaded piles – Modulus of sub grade reaction method –
ultimate lateral resistance of piles. Well foundation- Design and 8 20
construction. Bearing capacity, settlement and lateral resistance. Tilts
and shifts

MODULE: 6
Soil -Structure Interaction Introduction to Soil -Structure interaction
problems -Contact pressure distribution – factors influencing Contact
pressure distribution beneath rigid and flexible footings contact
10 20
pressure distribution beneath rafts – concentrically and eccentrically
loaded cases –Modulus of Sub grade reaction – Determination of
modulus of sub grade reaction – Factors influencing modulus of
subgrade reaction
END SEMESTER EXAM

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 COURSE CODE COURSE NAME L-T-P:C YEAR
DYNAMICS OF SOIL AND DESIGN OF
04 CE 6306 3-0-0:3 2015
MACHINE FOUNDATION

Pre-requisites: Nil

Course Objectives:

 To analyze SDOF system and MDOF system under dynamic loading.

 To familiarize different methods of analysis of machine foundation.
 To design machine foundation such that it neither endanger the satisfactory operation of the
machine nor disturb people working in the immediate vicinity

Syllabus:

Introduction to Soil Dynamics; Bearing capacity of dynamically loaded foundations; Design of

Machine Foundations; foundation of reciprocating machines -design criteria -calculation of induced
forces and moments -multi-cylinder engines; Foundations subjected to impact loads; vibration isolation
– active and passive isolation -transmissibility -methods of isolation in machine foundations.

Course Outcome:

 Able to understand the behaviour of soil and foundations under dynamic loads.

Text Books:

References:

1. Bowles J.E., “Foundation Analysis and Design” (4Ed.), Mc.Graw Hill, NY,19962. Shamsher
Prakash, “Soil Dynamics”, McGraw Hill, 1981.
2. Das B M, “Principles of Soil Dynamics”, Thomsons Engineering, 1992.4. Saran S., “ Soil Dynamics
and Machine Foundations”, Galgotia Publications Private Ltd.,1999.
3. Sreenivasalu & Varadarajan, “Handbook of Machine Foundations”, Tata McGraw Hill ,2002
4. A Major, “Vibration Analysis and Design of Foundations for Machines
5. and Turbines: Dynamical Problems in Civil Engineering”, Akademiai Kiado Budapest Collets
Holding Ltd, 1962
6. IS 2974 -Part I and II, “Design Considerations for Machine Foundations”
7. IS 5249: “Method of Test for Determination of Dynamic Properties Of Soils

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 COURSE PLAN

COURSE CODE: COURSE TITLE CREDITS

DYNAMICS OF SOIL AND DESIGN OF MACHINE
04 CE 6306 3-0-0:3
FOUNDATION
Contact Sem. Exam
MODULES
Hours Marks (%)
MODULE: 1- Introduction to Soil Dynamics
Vibration of elementary systems- free and forced vibration with and
without damping, Analysis of systems with Single degree and multi- 7 15
degree of freedom. Natural frequencies of continuous systems,
resonance . Effect of vibration on soil properties.
MODULE: 2
Bearing capacity of dynamically loaded foundations .Nature of
dynamic loads –stress conditions on soil elements under earthquake
loading -methods of analysis of machine foundations -methods based
7 15
on linear elastic weightless springs methods based on linear theory of
elasticity (elastic half space theory) -nature of damping -geometric
and internal - Elastic Constants of soil and their experimental
determination.
INTERNAL TEST 1 (MODULE 1 & 2)
MODULE: 3- Design of Machine Foundations
Type of machine foundations special considerations for design of
machine .Vertical, sliding, rocking and yawing vibrations of a block 7 15
foundation –simultaneous rocking, sliding and vertical vibrations of a
block foundation
MODULE: 4
Foundation of reciprocating machines -design criteria -calculation of
7 15
induced forces and moments -multi-cylinder engines -numerical
example (IS code method)
INTERNAL TEST 2 (MODULE 3 & 4)
MODULE: 5
Foundations subjected to impact loads - design criteria - analysis of
7 20
vertical vibrations computation of dynamic forces - design of hammer
foundations (IS code method)
MODULE: 6
Vibration isolation – active and passive isolation -transmissibility - 7 20
methods of isolation in machine foundations
END SEMESTER EXAM

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 COURSE CODE COURSE NAME L-T-P:C YEAR
04 CE 6308 ADVANCED STEEL STRUCTURES 3-0-0: 3 2015

Pre-requisites: Nil

Course Objectives:

 To study and design members subjected to lateral loads and axial loads
 To focus on the study and design of various steel towers and steel chimneys
 To study the design concepts and design Light gauge steel structures

Syllabus:

Review of loads on structures, Types of connections, Design of self supporting chimney, Theory
of plastic bending, Behaviour of Compression Elements

Course Outcome:

 The student will also gain knowledge of designing different types of steel members
 The student will have an exposure to design of steel tower and chimneys
 The student will also gain the knowledge of designing light gauge steel structures

Text Books:

References:

1. Subramanian.N, “Design of Steel Structures”, Oxford University Press, 2008.

2. Dayaratnam.P, “Design of Steel Structures”, A.H.Wheeler, India, 2007.
3. Linton E. Grinter, “Design of Modern Steel Structures”, Eurasia Publishing House, New
Delhi, 1996.
4. John E. Lothers, “Design in Structural Steel”, Prentice Hall of India, New Delhi, 1990.
5. Lynn S. Beedle, “Plastic Design of Steel Frames”, John Wiley and Sons, New York, 1990.
6. Wie Wen Yu, “Design of Cold Formed Steel Structures”, Mc Graw Hill Book Company, New
York, 1996.
7. S.S Bhavikatti “ Design of steel structures” I.K International Publishing house Pvt Ltd
8. S.K Duggal “ Limit State Design of steel structures’ TMH publications

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 COURSE PLAN

COURSE CODE: COURSE TITLE CREDITS

04 CE 6308 ADVANCED STEEL STRUCTURES 3-0-0:3
Contact Sem. Exam
MODULES
Hours Marks (%)
MODULE: 1- Review of loads on structures
Dead, live, wind and seismic loads as per IS 800-2007 , Design of
7 15
purlins, Louver rails, gable column and gable wind girder – Analysis
and design of gable frames – design of moment resisting base plates.
MODULE: 2- Types of connections
Design requirement of bolted and welded connections– Seated
Connections – Unstiffened and Stiffened seated Connections – 7 15
Moment Resistant Connections – Semi rigid Connections – Split beam
Connections – Framed Connections
INTERNAL TEST 1 (MODULE 1 & 2)
MODULE: 3- Design of self supporting chimney
Design of base plates, foundations and anchor bolts- Guyed steel
7 15
chimney – guy ropes – stresses due to wind . Along with load
calculation – gust factor method.
MODULE: 4- Theory of plastic bending
Plastic hinge concept- mechanism method- Application to continuous 7 15
beam and portal frames – plastic moment distribution.
INTERNAL TEST 2 (MODULE 3 & 4)
MODULE: 5- Limit State Design –Ultimate and serviceability limit
states 7 20
Limit state design of axially loaded members- Design of beams.
MODULE: 6- Behaviour of Compression Elements
Effective width for load and deflection determination – Behaviour of
Unstiffened and Stiffened Elements – Design of webs of beams –
7 20
Flexural members – Lateral buckling of beams – Shear Lag – Flange
Curling – Design of Compression Members – Wall Studs

END SEMESTER EXAM

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 COURSE CODE COURSE NAME L-T-P:C YEAR
04 CE 6312 APPLIED SOIL MECHANICS 3-0-0: 3 2015

Pre-requisites:

Course Objectives:

 To design reinforced earth retaining structures.

 To study bulkheads, cofferdams and stability analysis of natural slopes.

Syllabus:

Earth Pressure, Design of retaining wall, Theory of arching in soils and its applications in tunnel,
conduits, silos; Bulkheads; Cellular Cofferdams; Slope stability.

Course Outcome:

 This inspiring course encourages students to solve geotechnical engineering problems using
traditional engineering solutions.

Text Books:

References:

1. Das B. M., “Principles of Foundation Engineering”, Thomson, Indian Edition, 2003.

2. Bowles J.E., “Foundation Analysis and Design” (4Ed.), Mc.Graw Hill, NY, 1996
3. Nainan P Kurian, “Design of foundation systems: principles and practices” ,Narosa publish
House New Delhi, 1992
4. Gregory. P. Tschebotarioff ,“Foundations, Retaining and Earth Structures”, McGraw Hill , 1978.
5. Shamsher prakash, Gopal Ranjan, & Swami Saran, “Analysis and design of foundations and
retaining structures”, Sarita Prakashan New Delhi, 1979
6. Craig R F, “Soil Mechanics”, Chapman and Hall(ELBS) ,2004.

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 COURSE PLAN

COURSE CODE: COURSE TITLE CREDITS

04 CE 6312 APPLIED SOIL MECHANICS 3-0-0:3
Contact Sem. Exam
MODULES
Hours Marks (%)
MODULE: 1- Earth Pressure
Fundamental relationships between the lateral pressures and the strain
with a back fill. Rankine and Coulomb theories. Assumption and 7 15
conditions. Point of application of passive earth pressures

MODULE: 2- Design of retaining wall

Gravity wall, stability criteria. External stability, and internal stability.
7 15
Reinforced earth retaining structures- Recent advances in Earth
retaining structures
INTERNAL TEST 1 (MODULE 1 & 2)
MODULE: 3
Theory of arching in soils and its applications in tunnel, conduits, silos.
Braced excavation: Types, Construction methods, Pressure distribution
in sands and clays, stability, bottom heave, seepage. Braced 7 15
excavations, Earth pressure against bracings in cuts, Heave of the
bottom of cut in soft clays.

MODULE: 4
Bulkheads: Definition and assumptions, conditions of end supports and
distribution of active earth pressure and bulkheads, bulkheads with free
7 15
and fixed earth supports, equivalent beam method, Improvements
suggested by Rowe, Tschebotarioff’s method, Anchorage of bulkheads
and resistance of anchor walls. Diaphragm walls, Bored pile walls
INTERNAL TEST 2 (MODULE 3 & 4)
MODULE: 5- Cellular Cofferdams
Stability and design of cellular cofferdams. TVA method,The Cummings 7 20
Method, Reinforced Soil walls, elements, construction methods.
MODULE: 6- Slope stability
Stability analysis of natural slopes. stability analysis models .Stability
analysis of finite and Infinite slopes: concept of factor of safety. Culman
7 20
friction circle, Swedish, modified Bishop, Janbu’s method and limit state
analysis of slopes. Design of earth embankments and slopes
,Prestressed ground anchors, soil nailing
END SEMESTER EXAM

34 Kerala Technological University|Cluster 4|M.Tech In Geomechanics And Structures

 COURSE CODE COURSE NAME L-T-P:C YEAR
04 CE 6314 GROUND IMPROVEMENT TECHNIQUES 3-0-0:3 2015

Pre-requisites: Nil

Course Objectives:

 To study various methods of insitu densification and ground improvement by grouting

techniques.
 To understand various soil stabilization methods and familiarise different types of
geosynthetics.

Syllabus:

Introduction to ground improvement techniques: Soil Stabilization; Soil Reinforcement; Soil

fracturing techniques for terminating settlements and restoring levels of buildings and structures,
injection technology and its effects; Geosynthetics.

Course Outcome:

 Delegates will gain an understanding of the concepts behind a range of Ground Improvement
Techniques, and be able to identify appropriate techniques for a range of ground and site
conditions.

Text Books:

References:

1. Raj, P. Purushothama, (2005) “Ground Improvement Techniques”, Laxmi Publications, New

Delhi
2. N. V. Nayak, Foundation Design Manual, Dhanpat Rai and Sons, Delhi
3. Moscly, M.P. (1994) “Ground Improvement”, Blackie Academic and Professional,Glasgow
4. Van Impe, W.F " Soil Improvement Techniques & their Evolution", AA Balkema
5. T.S Ingold (1982), “Reinforced Earth”,Thomas Telford Ltd, London
6. J.N Mandal (1988) “Reinforced Soil and Geotextiles”, Oxford and IBH Publishers Co. Pvt.
Ltd, New Delhi.
7. Robert M. Koerner (1990), “Designing with Geosynthetics”, Prentice Hall, Englewood Cliffs
8. G Venkatappa Rao, GVS Surry Narayana Raju, (1990) “Engineering with Geosynthetics”,Tata
Mc Graw Hill Publishing Company Ltd, New Delhi

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 COURSE PLAN

COURSE CODE: COURSE TITLE CREDITS

04 CE 6314 GROUND IMPROVEMENT TECHNIQUES 3-0-0:3
Contact Sem. Exam
MODULES
Hours Marks (%)
MODULE: 1-Introduction to ground improvement techniques
Economic considerations- Engineering properties of soil, weak and
compressible deposits. In situ densification – Vibrofloatation,
Compaction pile , Vibro Compaction Piles Dynamic Compaction,
Blasting Preloading with and without vertical drains. Compressibility, 7 15
vertical and radial consolidation, preloading methods. Types of Drains,
Design of vertical Drains, construction techniques. Stone Column:
Function Design principles, load carrying capacity, construction
techniques, settlement of stone column

MODULE: 2
Ground Improvement by Grouting techniques, types of grout,
desirable characteristics, grouting pressure, grouting methods.
chemical grouting, principles of injection, grout systems, grouting 7 15
operations, applications, design methods, jet grouting, the jet
grouting process, geometry and properties of soil used, properties of
treated ground, application of jet grouting.
INTERNAL TEST 1 (MODULE 1 & 2)
MODULE: 3- Soil Stabilization
Lime stabilization-Base exchange mechanism, Pozzolanic reaction,
lime-soil interaction, lime columns. Cement stabilization: Mechanism,
7 15
amount, age and curing. Fly-ash – Lime Stabilization, Soil Bitumen
Stabilization. deleterious effects of organic substances and sulphates
on inorganic stabilization lime-sand columns, stone columns
MODULE: 4- Soil Reinforcement
Mechanism, Types of reinforcing elements, reinforcement-soil 7 15
interaction, Reinforcement of soil beneath the roads, foundation.
INTERNAL TEST 2 (MODULE 3 & 4)
MODULE: 5
Soil fracturing techniques for terminating settlements and restoring
levels of buildings and structures, injection technology and its effects, 7 20
typical examples, in situ soil mixing techniques, construction
techniques, testing procedures
MODULE 6: Geosynthetics
Types and functions, Materials and manufacturing process, Testing
7 20
and valuations Design and construction of geosynthetics , reinforced
soil retaining structures, walls and slopes. Geosynthetics in

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pavements, Embankments on soft soils, Geosynthetics in roads and
railways, separators, drainage and filtering in road pavements, railway
tracks, overlay design and constructions, trench drains. Geosynthetics
in Environmental control, liners for ponds and canals, covers and
liners for landfills, material aspects and stability considerations,
landfills, occurrences and methods of mitigation, Erosion causes and
techniques for control

END SEMESTER EXAM

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 COURSE CODE COURSE NAME L-T-P:C YEAR
04 CE 6316 GROUND WATER ENGINEERING 3-0-0: 3 2015

Pre-requisites: Nil

Course Objectives:

 To study groundwater flow in detail.

 To study the design and construction methods of various types of wells.

Syllabus:

Occurrence of ground water: origin -rock properties affecting ground water vertical distribution
-geologic formations as aquifers; ground water flow -Darcy’s law -laplace equation –potential flow lines;
Ground water and well hydraulics; Tube wells, Quality of ground water: ground water samples, ground
water investigation

Course Outcome:

This course will give students a quantitative understanding of the hydraulics of subsurface fluid
flow and engineering applications and design.

Text Books:

References:

1. Todd D.K., “ Ground Water Hydrology”, John Wiley

2. H.M. Raghunath, Ground Water, New Age International Pvt. Ltd.
3. Garg S.P., “Ground Water & Tube wells”, Oxford & IBH
4. F. W. Schwartz & H. Zhang, Fundamental of Ground Water, John Willey & Sons

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 COURSE PLAN

COURSE CODE: COURSE TITLE CREDITS

04 CE 6316 GROUND WATER ENGINEERING 3-0-0:3
Sem.
Contact Exam
MODULES
Hours Marks
(%)
MODULE: 1-Occurrence Of Ground Water
Origin -rock properties affecting ground water vertical distribution -
geologic formations as aquifers -types of aquifers -aquifer 7 15
parameters-ground water basins -springs -ground water in
permeable regions -ground water balance.
MODULE: 2
Ground water flow -Darcy’s law -laplace equation -potential flow
lines -flow net -steady radial flow into a well -well in uniform flow -
7 15
steady flow in leaky aquifer -aquifer with percolation-seepage under
a dam -unsteady flow -general equation -confined and unconfined
aquifers
INTERNAL TEST 1 (MODULE 1 & 2)
MODULE: 3- Ground water and well hydraulics
Steady unidirectional flow -steady radial flow in to a well -well in
uniform flow -steady flow with uniform discharge -unsteady radial
flow in to a well -confined, unconfined and leaky aquifers -well near 7 15
aquifer boundaries -multiple well system -partially penetrating wells
-characteristics well losses -pumping tests -non equilibrium equation
for pumping tests -Thies’ method -Jacob method -Chow’s method

MODULE: 4-Tube wells

Design -screened wells -gravel packed wells -well loss-selection of
screen size yield of a well -test holes -well logs -methods of
construction -dug wells - shallow tube wells - deep wells - gravity 7 15
wells - drilling in rocks -screen installation -well completion well
development -testing wells for yield -collector -or radial wells –
infiltration galleries well point system -failure of tube wells
INTERNAL TEST 2 (MODULE 3 & 4)
MODULE: 5- Quality of ground water
Ground water samples – measurement of water quality- chemical,
7 20
physical and bacterial analysis - quality for domestic use - quality for
agricultural use pumps - shallow well pumps.

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MODULE: 6
Ground water investigation - geographical investigation electrical
resistivity method - seismic refraction method - gravity and magnetic
7 20
method - test drilling – resistivity logging – potential logging –
artificial recharge - recharge by water spreading -sewage recharge -
recharge through pits, shafts and wells
END SEMESTER EXAM

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 COURSE CODE COURSE NAME L-T-P:C YEAR
04 CE 6318 ANALYSIS AND DESIGN OF PAVEMENTS 3-0-0:3 2015

Pre-requisites: Nil

Course Objectives:

 To get a knowledge of various factors affecting design and performance of pavements.

 To understand types of stresses in rigid pavements and its design.

Syllabus:

Introduction: Types and component parts of pavements, Materials for cement concrete and
semi-rigid pavements, Stresses and strains in an infinite elastic half space , use of Boussinesq's
equations, Flexible pavement design methods for highways and airports, Stresses in rigid pavements,
Rigid pavement design.

Course Outcome:

 The purpose of this course is to introduce the concepts of design, performance, and analysis of
rigid and flexible pavements

Text Books:

References:

1. Atkins & Harold, Highway Materials, Soils, and Concretes, Prentice Hall –Pearson, 2003.
2. Richard Kim Y., “Modeling of Asphalt Concrete”, Mc Graw Hill Professional.,2008.
3. Relevant IRC, ASTM, AASHTO and other Codes, Manuals and Specifications
4. Lavin P.G., “Asphalt Pavements”1stEd, Taylor and Francis, 2007

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COURSE CODE: COURSE TITLE CREDITS

04 CE 6318 ANALYSIS AND DESIGN OF PAVEMENTS 3-0-0:3
Contact Sem. Exam
MODULES
Hours Marks (%)
MODULE: 1
Introduction: Types and component parts of pavements, Factors affecting
design and performance of pavements. Highway and airport pavements.
7 15
Conventional aggregates and their evaluation, Bituminous binders-
Properties, testing and applications; Bituminous mixes-Design, testing
and evaluation.
MODULE: 2
Materials for cement concrete and semi-rigid pavements, Design of mixes
7 15
for stabilized roads ; Non-conventional and new pavement materials-
their application and limitations
INTERNAL TEST 1 (MODULE 1 & 2)
MODULE: 3
Stresses and strains in an infinite elastic half space , use of Boussinesq's
equations, Burmister's two layer and three layer theories; Wheel load
7 15
stresses, various factors in traffic wheel loads; Equivalent single wheel
load of multiple wheels.Repeated loads and EWL factors

MODULE: 4
Flexible pavement design methods for highways and airports: Empirical,
semi-empirical and theoretical approaches; Development, principle,
7 15
design steps of the different pavement design methods including
AASHTO, Asphalt Institute, Shell Methods.

INTERNAL TEST 2 (MODULE 3 & 4)

MODULE: 5
Stresses in rigid pavements: Types of stresses and causes; Introduction
to Westergaard's equations for calculation of stresses in rigid pavement
7 20
due to the influence of traffic and temperature; Considerations in rigid
pavement analysis, EWL; wheel load stresses, warping stresses, frictional
stresses, combined stresses
MODULE: 6
Rigid pavement design: Design of cement concrete pavement for
highways and runways; Design of joints, reinforcements, tie bars, dowel 7 20
bars. IRC method of design; Design of continuously reinforced concrete
pavements.
END SEMESTER EXAM

42 Kerala Technological University|Cluster 4|M.Tech In Geomechanics And Structures

 COURSE CODE COURSE NAME L-T-P:C YEAR
EARTHQUAKE ANALYSIS AND DESIGN
04 CE 6322 3-0-0: 3 2015
OF STRUCTURES

Pre-requisites: Nil

Course Objectives:

 To assists analysing the interaction between civil infrastructure and the ground, including the
consequences of earthquakes on structures.
 For the proper design and construction of buildings in accordance with building codes, so as to
minimize damage due to earthquakes.

Syllabus:

Engineering Seismology, Dynamics of Structures, Structural Systems, Earthquake Resistant

Design of R.C.C. Buildings.

Course Outcome:

 Ensure proper design of buildings so they will resist damage due to earthquakes, but at the
same time not be unnecessarily expensive

Text Books:

References:

1. S K Duggal, “Earthquake Resistant Design of Structures”, Oxford UniversityPress, 2007.49

2. Pankaj Agarwal and Manish Shrikhande, “Earthquake Resistant Design of Structures”, Prentice
Hall of India, 2006
3. Course Notes "Design of Reinforced Concrete Buildings", IIT Kanpur, June 1999.
4. Paulay,T and Priestly, M.N.J., “A seismic Design of Reinforced Concrete and Masonry buildings”,
John Wiley and Sons, 1991.
5. Bruce A Bolt, “Earthquakes” W H Freeman and Company, New York, 2004
6. Bungale S.Taranath,"Structural Analysis and Design of Tall Buildings”, Mc Graw Hill Book
Company, New York, 1999.
7. StevenC. Kramer, “A text Book on Geotechnical Earthquake Engineering”,Prentice hall
International series,2004
8. Das B . M.,“A text Book on principles of soil Dynamics”, Brooks, Code,1993.

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COURSE CODE: COURSE TITLE CREDITS

EARTHQUAKE ANALYSIS AND DESIGN OF
04 CE 6322 3-0-0:3
STRUCTURES
Contact Sem. Exam
MODULES
Hours Marks (%)
MODULE: 1- Engineering Seismology
Engineering Seismology (Definitions,Introduction to Seismic hazard,
Earthquake Phenomenon), Seismotectonics and Seismic Zoning of India,
7 15
Earthquake Monitoring and Seismic Instrumentation, Characteristics of
Strong Earthquake Motion, Estimation of Earthquake Parameters,
Microzonation
MODULE: 2-Dynamics of Structures
Dynamics of Structures (SDOFS/ MDOFS), Response Spectra -Average
Response Spectra -Design Response Spectra, Evaluation of Earthquake 7 15
Forces as per codal provisions, Effect of Earthquake on Different Types of
Structures, Lessons Learnt From Past Earthquakes
INTERNAL TEST 1 (MODULE 1 & 2)
MODULE: 3- Structural Systems
Structural Systems -Types of Buildings, Causes of damage, Planning
Considerations, Philosophy and Principle of Earthquake Resistant Design,
7 15
Guidelines for Earthquake Resistant Design, Earthquake Resistant Earthen
Buildings, Earthquake Resistant Masonry Buildings -Design consideration
–Guidelines.
MODULE: 4- Earthquake Resistant Design of R.C.C.
Earthquake Resistant Design of R.C.C. Buildings - Material properties -
7 15
Lateral load analysis -Design and detailing –Rigid Frames –Shear wall –
Coupled Shear wall
INTERNAL TEST 2 (MODULE 3 & 4)
MODULE: 5- Mathematical modeling of multistoried RC Buildings
Mathematical modeling of multistoried RC Buildings –Capacity based
7 20
design. Vibration Control -Tuned Mass Dampers –Principles and
application
MODULE: 6- Basic Concept of Seismic Base Isolation
Basic Concept of Seismic Base Isolation –various Systems-Case Studies, 7 20
Important structures.
END SEMESTER EXAM

44 Kerala Technological University|Cluster 4|M.Tech In Geomechanics And Structures

 COURSE CODE COURSE NAME L-T-P:C YEAR
04 CE 6324 ENVIRONMENTAL GEOTECHINICS 3-0-0: 3 2015

Pre-requisites: Nil

Course Objectives:

 To understand various methods of waste disposal.

 To understand geotechnical reuse of waste materials.

Syllabus:

Introduction: Forms of waste, engineering properties; Design of ash containment system;

Subsurface contamination and Contaminant transport through porous media; Design- clay liners,
geosynthetic clay liners for waste containment, cover and gas collection system; Geotechnical Reuse of
Waste materials; Contaminants of Slurry wastes.

Course Outcome:

 This course will focus on geotechnical aspects in the disposal of waste materials and the
remediation of environmentally contaminated sites.

Text Books:

References:

1. Reddy K. R. and H D Sharma, “ Geoenvironmental Engineering: Site Remediation, waste

containment, and emerging waste management technologies”, John Willey, 2004.
2. Yong R N., “Geo Environmental Engineering: Contaminated Ground: Fate of pollutions and
Remediation”, Thomson Telford, 2000.
3. Reddy L N and Inyang H.I., “Geoenvironmental Engineering: Principles and Applications”,
Marcel Dek, 2000
4. Hsai yang Fang “Introduction to Environmental Geotechenology”, CRC press Newyork , 1997
5. Cairmey .T. “Contaminated land problems and solutions”, Blackie Academic & Professional,
1993
6. Ayyar ,R.S.R “Soil Engineering in relation to Environment”, LBS ,Thiruvananthapuram, 2000
7. Sivapullaiah ,P.V, ” Environmental Geotechnics”, IISC ,Bangalore, 1985.

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COURSE CODE: COURSE TITLE CREDITS

04 CE 6324 ENVIRONMENTAL GEOTECHINICS 3-0-0:3
Sem.
Contact
MODULES Exam
Hours
Marks (%)
MODULE: 1
Introduction: Forms of waste, engineering properties (determination
and typical values). Selection of waste disposal sites: Site selection – 7 15
selection criteria and rating; Solid waste disposal: Ash Disposal
facilities- Dry disposal, waste disposal.
MODULE: 2
Design of ash containment system, Stability of ash dykes; Reclaiming
potentially combustible sites , combustion process, combustion tests ,
7 15
use of combustion potential tests, Land fill gases , principal gases and
their properties, Gas monitoring ,Data assessment and remedial
solutions.
INTERNAL TEST 1 (MODULE 1 & 2)
MODULE: 3
Subsurface contamination and Contaminant transport through porous
7 15
media: mechanisms- advection and dispersion. Contaminants of Solid
Waste in Land fills: Types- Dry cell, wet cell, bioreactor
MODULE: 4
Design- clay liners, geosynthetic clay liners for waste containment,
cover and gas collection system. Stability of land fills. Land fill
Instruction & operation, sustainable waste management. 7 15
Remediation: Principle- planning, source control, soil washing,
bioremediation.

INTERNAL TEST 2 (MODULE 3 & 4)

MODULE: 5
Geotechnical Reuse of Waste materials: Waste reduction, use in
geotechnical construction, waste characteristics, transportation 7 20
consideration, Engineering properties of Wastes, Waste material in
Embankment and Fills
MODULE: 6
Contaminants of Slurry wastes: Slurry transported wastes, slurry
ponds, operation,Embankment construction and raising, Design
aspects, Environmental Impact and control.Vertical Barriers for
7 20
Contaminant: Contaminated sites, Types of barriers, Soil-Bentonite
slurry trench walls, Cement-Bentonite slurry trench walls,
construction, material and
design aspects
END SEMESTER EXAM
46 Kerala Technological University|Cluster 4|M.Tech In Geomechanics And Structures
 COURSE CODE COURSE NAME L-T-P:C YEAR
04 CE 6326 MODERN CONSTRUCTION PRACTICES 3-0-0: 3 2015

Pre-requisites: Nil

Course Objectives:

 To study the substructure construction techniques like box jacking, sheet piling etc
 To study and understand the various types of equipments used for earthwork, tunneling,
drilling, blasting, dewatering, material handling conveyors and its applications in construction
projects

Syllabus:

Fundamentals of Earth Work Operations; Equipment for Compaction - Erection Equipment;

Forklifts and related equipment; Sub structure construction-Box jacking - pipe jacking - Under water
construction of diaphragm walls and basement - Tunneling techniques; Super Structure construction-
Vacuum dewatering of concrete flooring – concrete paving technology; erection techniques of tall
structures, large span structures.

Course Outcome:

 At the end of this course students will be able to know various types of equipments to be used
in the constructions projects

Text Books:

References:

1. Peurifoy, R.L., Ledbetter, W.B. and Schexnayder, C., Construction Planning, Equipment and
Methods, 5th Edition, McGraw-Hill, Singapore, 1995
2. Sharma S.C. Construction Equipment and Management, Khanna Publishers, New Delhi, 1988.
3. Deodhar, S.V. Construction Equipment and Job Planning, Khanna Publishers, New Delhi, 1988.
4. Dr.Mahesh Varma, Construction Equipment and its planning and Application, Metropolitan
Book Company, New Delhi. 1983.
5. Robertwade Brown, Practical foundation engineering hand book, McGraw-Hill Publications,
1995
6. Patrick Powers. J., Construction Dewatering: New Methods and Applications, John Wiley & Sons,
1992
7. Jerry Irvine, Advanced Construction Techniques, CA Rocketr, 1984

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COURSE CODE: COURSE TITLE CREDITS

04 CE 6326 MODERN CONSTRUCTION PRACTICES 3-0-0:3
Sem.
Contact Exam
MODULES
Hours Marks
(%)
MODULE: 1
Fundamentals of Earth Work Operations - Earth Moving Operations - Types
of Earth Work Equipment - Tractors, Motor Graders, Scrapers, Front end 7 15
Waders, Earth Movers, Equipment for Dredging, Trenching, Tunneling,
Drilling, Blasting .
MODULE: 2
Equipment for Compaction - Erection Equipment - Types of pumps used in
7 15
Construction - Equipment for Dewatering and Grouting – Foundation and
Pile Driving Equipment
INTERNAL TEST 1 (MODULE 1 & 2)
MODULE: 3
Forklifts and related equipment - Portable Material Bins – Conveyors -
Hauling Equipment, Crushers – Feeders - Screening Equipment - Handling
7 15
Equipment - Batching and Mixing Equipment - Hauling, Pouring and
Pumping Equipment – Transporters

MODULE: 4
Sub structure construction-Box jacking - pipe jacking - Under water
construction of diaphragm walls and basement - Tunneling techniques -
piling techniques- auger, DMC, drilling - driving well and caisson - sinking
cofferdam - cable achoring and grouting - driving diaphragm walls, sheet 7 15
piles - laying operations for built up offshore system - shoring for deep
cutting - large reservoir construction with membrances and earth system -
well points - dewatering and stand by plant equipment for underground
open excavation
INTERNAL TEST 2 (MODULE 3 & 4)
MODULE: 5
Super Structure construction- Vacuum dewatering of concrete flooring –
concrete paving technology – techniques of construction for continuous 7 20
concreting operation in tall buildings of various shapes and varying sections
– launching techniques – suspended form work
MODULE: 6
Erection techniques of tall structures, large span structures – launching
techniques for heavy decks – insitu prestressing in high rise structures, 7 20
aerial transporting handling erecting lightweight components on tall
structures
END SEMESTER EXAM

48 Kerala Technological University|Cluster 4|M.Tech In Geomechanics And Structures

 COURSE CODE COURSE NAME L-T-P:C YEAR
04 CE 6392 Civil Engineering Design Studio 0-0-2:1 2015

COURSE OBJECTIVES:
To visualize, model and analyze civil engineering problems using finite element softwares and arrive at
suitable solution

Application of software packages like PLAXIS, ANSYS, SAP, STRUDS, etc in modeling, simulation, analysis
, design and drafting of structural components for raft foundation, retaining wall, pile foundation,
beams, columns , slopes and embankments using the concepts given in theory papers. The student has
to practice the packages by working out different types of problems. The student has to carry out a mini
project work which will be evaluated for internal assessment

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 SEMESTER III

COURSE CODE COURSE NAME L-T-P: C YEAR

DESIGN OF STEEL-CONCRETE
04 CE 7301 3-0-0: 3 2015
COMPOSITE STRUCTURES

Pre-requisites: Nil

Course Objectives:

 To get introduced to various connections and connection design of composite structures

 To get introduced to composite construction and composite behaviour of steel concrete
composite structures.
 To obtain the knowledge to conceptualise and design the composite structures

Syllabus:

Introduction to steel-concrete composite construction, Introduction to steel, Design of

composite member.

Course Outcome:

 The student can gain the knowledge of connection behaviour and design.
 The student will possess knowledge of the composite behaviour of structures.
 The student will have the ability to design various composite structural elements

Text Books:

References:

1. Teaching Resource material for Structural Steel Design’, Volume 2/3 prepared by IIT, Anna
University, SERC and Institute for Steel Development and Growth’Calcutta, 2009.
2. Owens and Knowels,” Steel design manual”, Steel Concrete Institute (UK)-Oxford Blackwell
Scientific Publications, 1992.
3. Johnson.R.P., “Composite structures of steel and concrete-Beams, slabs, columns and frames of
buildings”,(3rd edition),Blackwell Publishing, U.K, 2004.
4. Bungale S. Taranath, “Steel concrete and composite design of tall buildings”, McGrawhill, 1998.
5. David Collings, “Steel Concrete Composite Bridges”, Thomas Tefford, 2005.
6. Johnson.R.P., “Composite structures of steel and concrete-Beams, slabs, columns and frames of
buildings”,(3rd edition),Blackwell Publishing, U.K, 2004.

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COURSE CODE: COURSE TITLE CREDITS

04 CE 7301 DESIGN OF STEEL-CONCRETE COMPOSITE STRUCTURES 3-0-0:3
Sem.
Contact Exam
MODULES
Hours Marks
(%)
MODULE: 1

Introduction to steel-concrete composite construction- Theory of 7 15

composite structures.

MODULE: 2
7 15
Introduction to steel-concrete steel sand witch construction.

INTERNAL TEST 1 (MODULE 1 & 2)

MODULE: 3

Design of composite member-Behaviour of composite beams-Design of 7 15

composite beams

MODULE: 4

Behaviour of composite columns-Design of steel-concrete composite 7 15

columns.

INTERNAL TEST 2 (MODULE 3 & 4)

MODULE: 5

Design of composite trusses-Types of connections in composite structures- 7 20

Shear connections-Design of connections in composite trusses.

MODULE: 6

Composite girder bridges-Behaviour of girder bridges-Design concepts 7 20

Seismic behaviour of composite structures.

END SEMESTER EXAM

51 Kerala Technological University|Cluster 4|M.Tech In Geomechanics And Structures

 COURSE CODE COURSE NAME L-T-P:C YEAR
04 CE 7303 MARINE GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERING 3-0-0: 3 2015

Pre-requisites: Nil

Course Objectives:

 To understand engineering behaviour of marine soils.

 To get a knowledge about foundations for jacket type structures.

Syllabus:

Introduction to Marine Geotechnical Engineering, Offshore Soil Investigation, Foundations for

Gravity Structures, Foundations for jack up platforms, Foundations for jacket type structures Sea bed
anchors, submarine pipe lines.

Course Outcome:

 The candidate should have a knowledge of various equipments used and standard soil
investigation methods in offshore engineering.

Text Books:

References:

1. Poulos, H. G & Davis, E. H., “Pile Foundation Analysis and Design”, John
2. Wiley, 1980.
3. “Numerical Methods in offshore Piling, Proc. Conf. Inst. of Civil Engineers”, London 1980.
4. Chaney,F., “Marine geotechnology and nearshore/offshore structures”, ASTM, STP, 1986.
5. Chaney, R. C & Demars, K. R., “Strength Testing of Marine Sediments - Laboratory and In-situ
Measurements”, ASTM, STP -883, 1985.
6. George, P & Wood, D., “Offshore Soil Mechanics”, Cambridge University Press., 1985
7. Le Tirant, “ Sea Bed Reconnaissance and Offshore Soil Mechanics for the Installation of
Petroleum Structures”, Gulf Publ. Co., 1979.

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COURSE CODE: COURSE TITLE CREDITS

04 CE 7303 MARINE GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERING 3-0-0: 3
Sem.
Contact Exam
MODULES
Hours Marks
(%)

MODULE: 1

Introduction to Marine Geotechnical Engineering: Scope of marine

geotechnical engineering - Marine classification, properties of marine
sediments - Structure of marine soils - Cementation bonding -
Morphology and genesis of marine and submarine sediments - Post- 7 15
depositional changes - Effect of calcium carbonate in marine deposits.

Engineering behaviour of marine soils: Fineand coarse-grained deposits -

Strength and deformation behaviour of fine - and coarse-grained marine
deposits - Effect of cementation - Strength and deformation behaviour
under static and cyclic loading

MODULE: 2

Offshore Soil Investigation: Planning and site exploration. Offshore-

drilling. Sampling techniques. Laboratory testing, In situ testing methods 7 15
and geophysical methods. In-situ determination of strength of submarine
soils - Penetrometer, piezocone, vane and pressure meter techniques -

INTERNAL TEST 1 (MODULE 1 & 2)

MODULE: 3

Foundations for Gravity Structures: Types of gravity structures -

Installation techniques - Movement of gravity structures - Settlement of 7 15
soil beneath gravity structures - Stress distribution beneath gravity
structures - Stability of gravity structures understatic and cyclic loads

MODULE: 4

Foundations for jack up platforms: Types of jack up platforms - Piles and

mat supported - Spud cans - Different types - Techniques for installation
7 15
and removal of jack up - Stability of jack up platforms - Determination of
penetration of supports - Stability under lateral loads - Stability under
static and cyclic load effects.

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 INTERNAL TEST 2 (MODULE 3 & 4)
MODULE: 5

Foundations for jacket type structures: Types - Installation techniques -

Design considerations - Axial and lateral load capacity of piles - Lateral
7 20
load deformation behaviour of piles - Calculation of bearing capacity of
piles - Design of piles subjected to lateral loads - Reese-Matlock method
& p-y curves method.

MODULE: 6

Sea bed anchors, submarine pipe lines: General introduction tosea bed
anchors, moorings, submarine pipe line etc. - general design 7 20
considerations (brief outline only) - geotechnical aspects in the design
and installation of sea bed anchors, moorings, submarine pipelines etc.

END SEMESTER EXAM

54 Kerala Technological University|Cluster 4|M.Tech In Geomechanics And Structures

 COURSE CODE COURSE NAME L-T-P: C YEAR
04 CE 7305 ROCK MECHANICS 3-0-0: 3 2015

Pre-requisites: Nil

Course Objectives:

 To understand rock exploration methods.

 To study bearing capacity of homogeneous as well as discontinuous rocks.

Syllabus:

Introduction , objective, scope and problems of Rock Mechanics, Discontinuities in Rock

Masses, Rheological behaviour, Openings in rock mass and stresses around openings, Bearing capacity
of homogeneous as well as discontinuous rocks, Rock slopes, Rock bolting, Plastic mechanics.

Course Outcome:

 The aim of this course is to learn about the mechanical behaviour or rock and rock masses, the
engineering properties of rock and techniques for the analysis of stress and the measurement of
deformation under load.

Text Books:

References:

1. R. E. Goodman, Introduction to Rock Mechanics

2. P.R. Sheorey, Empirical Rock Failure Criteria, Balkema, Rotterdam, 1997
3. W. Farmer, Engineering Behavior of Rocks, Chapman and Hall Ltd.
4. V.S. Vutukuri and R D Lama, Hand Book on Mechanical Properties of Rocks
5. B.P Verma, Rock Mechanics for Engineers

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COURSE CODE: COURSE TITLE CREDITS

04 CE 7305 ROCK MECHANICS 3-0-0:3
Contact Sem. Exam
MODULES
Hours Marks (%)
MODULE: 1

Introduction , objective, scope and problems of Rock Mechanics

Formation of rocks, Physical properties, Classification of rocks
7 15
and rock masses, Static Elastic constants of rock. Rock exploration
– Rock coring, geophysical methods. Rock testing- laboratory and
field tests.

MODULE: 2

Discontinuities in Rock Masses: Discontinuity orientation, Effect

7 15
of discontinuities on strength of rock , Strength Behaviour:
Compression, Tension and Shear, Stress-Strain relationships,

INTERNAL TEST 1 (MODULE 1 & 2)

MODULE: 3

Rheological behaviour ; Strength/ Failure Criterion: Coulomb,

7 15
Mohr, Griffith theory of brittle strength and other strength
criteria

MODULE: 4

Openings in rock mass and stresses around openings. Pressure

tunnels, development of plastic zone. Rock support needed to 7 15
avoid plastic deformation. Lined and unlined tunnels. Underground
excavation and subsidence. Rock mechanics applications.

INTERNAL TEST 2 (MODULE 3 & 4)

MODULE: 5

Bearing capacity of homogeneous as well as discontinuous rocks.

7 20
Support pressure and slip of the joint. Delineation of types of rock
failure. Unsupported span of underground openings, pillars

MODULE: 6

Rock slopes. Rock bolting. Plastic mechanics. Tunnels, shapes,

7 20
usages, Methods of Construction, Problems associated with
tunnels, Tunneling

END SEMESTER EXAM

56 Kerala Technological University|Cluster 4|M.Tech In Geomechanics And Structures

 COURSE CODE COURSE NAME L-T-P: C YEAR
DESIGN OF CYLINDRICAL SHELLS AND
04 CE 7307 3-0-0: 3 2015
FOLDED PLATES

Pre-requisites: Nil

Course Objectives:

 To classify and analyse the different type of shell structures

 To classify and analyse the different type of folded plates

Syllabus:

General classification of shells, Design of cylindrical shell based on membrane theory, Design of
shells with double curvature, Design of spherical domes, Design of conical shells, Types of Hyperbolic
paraboloids, Folded plate – introduction- methods of analysis – complete analysis of folded plates.

Course Outcome:

 At the end of this course, the students will be able to analyse various shell understand the
behaviour of folded plates.

Text Books:

References:

1. P.C Varghese , “ Design of reinforced concrete shells and folded plates” PHI New Delhi- 2010
2. Krishna Raju .N., “Advanced Reinforced concrete Design”. - CBS Publishers and distributor –
New Delhi-2003
3. Ramaswamy G.S., “Design and construction of concrete shell roofs” – CBS Publishers
4. Chatterjee B.K., “Theory and Design of concrete shell”- Chapman & Hall
5. Bandhopadhyay., “Thin shell structures”- New age International Publishers – New Delhi
6. Chandrasekhar., “ Analysis of thin concrete shells” - New age International Publishers– New
Delhi

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COURSE CODE: COURSE TITLE CREDITS

DESIGN OF CYLINDRICAL SHELLS AND FOLDED
04 CE 7307 3-0-0:3
PLATES
Contact Sem. Exam
MODULES
Hours Marks (%)
MODULE : 1

General classification of shells - shells of revolution - translational

shells - ruled surfaces - folded plates (hipped plates).Gausian 7 15
curvature – thin – thick shells – long shells – short shells – Design of
cylindrical shell based on membrane theory

MODULE : 2

Design of cylindrical shell with edge beams-Design of transverse

7 15
stiffners of long shells. Design of shells with double curvature – Design
of spherical domes

INTERNAL TEST 1 (MODULE 1 & 2)

MODULE : 3

Membrane analysis-Analysis of domes with skylight – Design of ring

7 15
beams (edge member)- Design of conical shells - conical dome roof
with ring beams.

MODULE : 4

Design of paraboloid shells-(shells formed from two parabolas). Types

7 15
of Hyperbolic paraboloids – Types of hyper shells with straight
rectangular edges – shallow and deep H.P shells

INTERNAL TEST 2 (MODULE 3 & 4)

MODULE : 5

Analysis of shell part of shallow hyper shells with straight edges-

7 20
Analysis of the edge members. Folded plate – introduction- methods
of analysis – complete analysis of folded plates.

MODULE : 6

Design of reinforcements in folded plates and supporting diaphragms 7 20

– Design of steel for transverse moments- Design of longitudinal steel.

END SEMESTER EXAM

58 Kerala Technological University|Cluster 4|M.Tech In Geomechanics And Structures

 COURSE CODE COURSE NAME L-T-P:C YEAR
04 CE 7309 FINITE ELEMENT ANALYSIS 3-0-0- 3 2015

Pre-requisites: Nil

Course Objectives:

 Understand the general plate bending theories

 Obtain an understanding of the fundamental theory of FEA
 Develop the ability to generate the governing differential equations

Syllabus:

Introduction to FEM -General procedure of FEA - Displacement approach-Variational principles-

Derivation of Shape functions-Convergence criteria - Conforming & nonconforming elements-Derivation
of Stiffness matrix-axisymmetric problems Isoparametric elements - Numerical Integration.- Gauss-
Quadrature General plate bending elements-Plate bending theory – Kirchhoff’s theory – Mindlin’s
theory – locking problems - -spurious modes.

Course Outcome:

 Students who successfully complete this course will have demonstrated an ability to
understand the fundamental concepts of theory of FEA and will be able use the basic finite
elements for structural applications using truss, beam, frame and plane elements

Text Books:

References:

1. Desai, C.S and Abel J.F, “Introduction to Finite Element Method”, CBS Publishers and
Distributors, Delhi. 1987
2. Cook R. D. “Concepts and Applications of Finite Element Analysis”, John Wiley, New York, 2004.
3. Zienkiewicz O. C. and Taylor R. L., “Finite Element Method, Butterworth Heinemann
publication”, 2000.
4. Reddy J. N., “ An introduction to Linear Finite Element Method, Oxford University Press”,
Oxford, 2004. 5. Smith I.M , “Programming the FEM with applications to Geomechanics”, John
5. Wiley&Sons , 1982
6. Chandupatla T. R. & Belegundu A. D, “Introduction to Finite Elements in Engineering”, Prentice
Hall of India Pvt. Ltd., New Delhi, 5th Reprint, 1999 7. Krishnamoorty C.S. “Finite element
methods”, Tata-Mc Graw Hill, Second Edition, Delhi, 2002.
7. Gudehus.G, “Finite Elements in Geomechanics”, John Wiley & Sons , 1977

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 COURSE PLAN

COURSE CODE: COURSE TITLE CREDITS

04 CE 7309 FINITE ELEMENT ANALYSIS 3-0-0:3
Contact Sem. Exam
MODULES
Hours Marks (%)
MODULE: 1- Introduction to FEM
Historical development - Idealization of structures-Mathematical
7 15
model - General procedure of FEA - Displacement approach

MODULE: 2- Variational Approaches to FEM

Variational principles weighted residual approach and method of 7 15

virtual work. Derivation of equilibrium equations.

INTERNAL TEST 1 (MODULE 1 & 2)

MODULE: 3- Shape Functions
Introduction to Shape Functions-characteristics-Derivation of Shape
functions using different methods- -Lagrangian and Hermition 7 15
Interpolation–Generalised coordinates–Natural coordinates

MODULE: 4- Stiffness matrix

Derivation of Stiffness matrix of Bar element - Beam element - Plane

stress and plane strain and axisymmetric problems -Triangular 7 15
elements - Constant Strain Triangle - Linear Strain Triangle – using
generalized coordinates-natural coordinates etc. – Fellipas method

INTERNAL TEST 2 (MODULE 3 & 4)

MODULE: 5- Convergence Criteria & Numerical Integration

Compatibility-C°and C¹ elements - Convergence criteria - Conforming

& nonconforming elements – Patch test. Legrangian and Serendipity
7 20
elements, static condensation - Isoparametric elements - Numerical
Integration.- Gauss- Quadrature – Computer implementation of
finite element method.

MODULE: 6- General Plate Bending Elements

Plate bending theory – Kirchhoff’s theory – Mindlin’s theory –
locking problems - preventive measures – reduced integration – 7 20
selective integration-spurious modes.

END SEMESTER EXAM

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 COURSE CODE COURSE NAME L-T-P:C YEAR
04 CE 7311 SLOPE STABILITY 3-0-0: 3 2015

Pre-requisites: Nil

Course Objectives:

 To understand various factors contributing slope failures.

 To study various methods of stabilizing slopes.

Syllabus:

Introduction, Natural slopes and Engineered slopes .Factors contributing slope failures, Types of
failures Basic concept of slope stability, Infinite slope analysis: In dry sand, c-φ soil with seepage. Planar
surface analysis, Circular surface analysis- Friction circle method. Method of slice, Methods of stabilizing
slopes, Surface slope protection, Landslides, Landfill slopes.

Course Outcome:

 Able to inspect, understand and assess slope instability.

Text Books:

References:

1. Das B M,“Principles of Geotechnical Engineering”, Thomson Books, 2004

2. Murthy V. N. S , “Principles of Soil Mechanics and Foundation Engineering”, UBS Publishers
Private Ltd. , 2002.
3. Abramson L. W, Lee T. S , Sharma S and Boyce G M , “ Slope Stability and Stabilization
Methods”, Willey Interscience publications, 1996
4. Lambe T W. and Whitman R V, “Soil Mechanics”, John Wiley & sons ,2008

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 COURSE PLAN

COURSE CODE: COURSE TITLE CREDITS

04 CE 7311 SLOPE STABILITY 3-0-0:3
Contact Sem. Exam
MODULES
Hours Marks (%)
MODULE: 1

Introduction, Natural slopes and Engineered slopes .Factors

contributing slope failures, Types of failures Basic concept of slope
stability. Factors considered for analysis: Site topography, Ground
water, Shear strength, seismicity. Effect of ground water: Design,
7 15
Wetting band approach, Developing of groundwater model, ground
water effect on slope stability, ground water in rock. monitoring of
groundwater - Piezometer, observation wells. Site investigation:
Planning of exploration program for slope stability. Concept of factor of
safety. Pore water pressure.

MODULE: 2

Infinite slope analysis: In dry sand, c-φ soil with seepage. Planar surface
analysis, Circular surface analysis- Friction circle method. Method of
slices: Ordinary method of slices, Bishop method, Janbu’s method. Limit
7 15
equilibrium method. Selection of Analysis method. Use of design charts.
Effect of tension crack, vegetation, foundation load etc. on slope
stability analysis. Earthquake loading considerations: Pseudostatic
method, Newmark’s displacement method.

INTERNAL TEST 1 (MODULE 1 & 2)

MODULE: 3

Methods of stabilizing slopes: Unloading – excavation, lightweight fill

vegetation, Buttressing- Counter berms, shear keys, mechanically
stabilized embankments. Drainage – Surface drainage, subsurface
7 15
drainage, Reinforcement- Soil nailing, Stone columns, micropiles,
Geosynthetically reinforced slopes, Retaining walls- driven piles,gravity
and cantilever retaining walls,tie back walls. soil hardening. Vegetation
– general design, Species, biotechnical stabilization.

MODULE: 4

Surface slope protection: Shotcrete, chunam plaster, masonry, Rip-Rap,

Soil hardening- Compacted soil - cement fill, electro osmosis, grouting, 7 15
lime injection, pre consolidation; Alternate methods – Complete
removal of slide zone, Facility relocation, Bridging. Selection of

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 stabilization methods. Rock slope stabilization methods.

INTERNAL TEST 2 (MODULE 3 & 4)

MODULE: 5

Landslides: Identification, Types and mechanism, Features and

dimensions, Land slide rates and type of movements, Seepage flow
7 20
mechanism due to infiltration, Mechanism of rainfall induced landslides,
field loading conditions, correlation between landslide and
rainfall.mitigation.

MODULE: 6

Landfill slopes: Typical configurations, landfill waste engineering

properties, Geosynthetics in landfill , Geosynthetic Clay Liners, Anchor
7 20
trenches. Construction of landfills. Stability: Excavation slope stability,
waste fill stability, Cover system stability. Recent advances in slope
stability analysis

END SEMESTER EXAM

COURSE CODE COURSE NAME L-T-P:C YEAR

04 CE 6391/7391 SEMINAR – I/II 0-0-2: 2 2015

Course Objectives:

1. Improve the technical presentation skills of the students.

2. To train the students to do literature review.
3. To impart critical thinking abilities.

Methodology

Individual students are required to choose a topic of their interest from related topics to the
stream of specialization, preferably from outside the M. Tech syllabus. The students are required to do
a moderate literature review on the topic and give seminar. A committee consisting of at least three
faculty members (preferably specialized in the respective stream) shall assess the presentation of the
seminar and award marks to the students based on merits of topic of presentation. Each student shall
submit two copies of a write up of his seminar topic. The seminar report shall not have any plagiarised
content (all sources shall be properly cited or acknowledged). One copy shall be returned to the student
after duly certifying it by the chairman of the assessing committee and the other shall be kept in the
departmental library. Internal continuous assessment marks are awarded based on the relevance of the
topic, presentation skill, quality of the report and participation. It is encouraged to do simulations
related to the chosen topic and present the results at the end of the semester.

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 COURSE CODE COURSE NAME L-T-P:C YEAR
04 CE 7393 PROJECT PHASE - I 0-0-12: 6 2015

Course Objectives:

The project work aims to develop the work practice in students to apply theoretical and
practical tools/techniques to solve real-life problems related to industry and current research.

The project work can be a design project/experimental project and/or computer simulation
project on any of the topics related to the stream of specialisation. The project work is chosen/allotted
individually on different topics. Work of each student shall be supervised by one or more faculty
members of the department. The students shall be encouraged to do their project work in the parent
institute itself. If found essential, they may be permitted to carry out their main project outside the
parent institute, subject to the conditions specified in the M. Tech regulations of the Kerala
Technological University. Students are encouraged to take up industry problems in consultation with
the respective supervisors.

The student is required to undertake the main project phase-1 during the third semester and
the same is continued in the 4th semester (Phase 2). Phase-1 consist of preliminary work, two reviews
of the work and the submission of a preliminary report. First review would highlight the topic,
objectives, methodology and expected results. Second review evaluates the progress of the work,
preliminary report and scope of the work which is to be completed in the 4th semester.

COURSE CODE COURSE NAME L-T-P: C YEAR

04 CE 7394 PROJECT PHASE - II 0-0-21: 12 2015

Main project phase II is a continuation of project phase-I started in the third semester. There
would be two reviews in the fourth semester, first in the middle of the semester and the second at the
end of the semester. First review is to evaluate the progress of the work, presentation and discussion.
Second review would be a pre -submission presentation before the evaluation committee to assess the
quality and quantum of the work done. It is encouraged to prepare at least one technical paper for
possible publication in journals or conferences. The project report (and the technical paper(s)) shall be
prepared without any plagiarised content and with adequate citations, in the standard format specified
by the Department /Cluster/University.

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