Department of Civil Engineering

Indian Institute of Technology Hyderabad

Revised M. Tech Curriculum in Following Specializations

1. Revised 2 year and 3 Year M. Tech Curriculum in Structural Engineering

o Total Number of credits is revised to 52.
o CE6111 Numerical methods in Civil Engineering 1 credit is included
o CE6141 Structural Engineering Lab is included
o All the course details are given in revised format

2. Revised 2 Year and 3 Year M. Tech Curriculum in Geotechnical Engineering

o The total number of credits is reduced to 50
o CE 5390 Geothermal Engineering course is dropped
o CE6302 Design studio course is made as a 3 credit course now
o All the course details are given in revised format

3. Revised 2 Year and 3 Year M. Tech Curriculum in Hydraulics and Water Resource
Engineering
o The total number of credits is reduced to 50
o CE 5106 Industrial seminar moved to second semester
o All the course details are given in revised format

4. Revised 2 Year M. Tech Curriculum in Environmental Engineering

o The total number of credits is reduced to 50
o All the course details are given in revised format
 2-yr M.Tech. Program in Structural Engineering

Course Number Course Title Credits

Semester – 1
CE 6110 Advanced Structural Mechanics 3
CE 6120 Applied Elasticity and Plasticity 3
CE 6212 Advanced Reinforced Concrete 3
CE6232 Advanced Steel design 3
CE6111 Numerical Methods in Civil Engineering 1
LA5180 English Communication 1
Total Credits (Semester – 1) 14
Semester – 2
CE 6130 Finite Element Analysis 3
CE 6131 Finite Element Lab 1
CE6140 Structural Dynamics 3
CE 6002 Design Studio 2
CE6222 Prestressed Concrete design 3
CE6141 Structural Engineering Lab 1
CE5106 Industrial Seminar 1
Total Credits (Semester – 2) 14
Semester – 3
CE 6015 Master’s Thesis 12
Semester – 4
CE 6025 Master’s Thesis 12
Total Credits (Semesters 1 to 4) 52

List of Elective Courses (Electives 1 and Elective 2)

CE 6200 Condition Assessment and Rehabilitation of Structures
CE 6232 Advanced Steel Design
CE 6222 Prestressed Concrete Design
CE 6150 Stability of Structures
 3-yr M.Tech. Program in Structural Engineering

Course Number Course Title Credits

Semester – 1
CE 6110 Advanced Structural Mechanics 3
CE 6120 Applied Elasticity and Plasticity 3
Total Credits ( Semester – I) 6
Semester – 2
CE 6130 Finite Element Analysis 3
CE 6131 Finite Element Lab 1
CE6140 Structural Dynamics 3
CE 6002 Design Studio 2
Total Credits ( Semester -2) 9
Semester -3
CE 6212 Advanced Reinforced Concrete 3
CEXXXX Elective – 1 3
CE6111 Numerical Methods in Civil Engineering 1
LA5180 English Communication 1
Total Credits ( Semester 3) 8
Semester - 4
CEXXXX Elective -2 3
CE6141 Structural Engineering Lab 1
CE5106 Industrial Seminar 1
Total Credits (Semester –4) 5
Semester – 5
CE 6015 Master’s Thesis 12
Semester – 6
CE 6025 Master’s Thesis 12
Total Credits (Semesters 1 to 4) 52

List of Elective Courses (Electives 1 and Elective 2)

CE 6200 Condition Assessment and Rehabilitation of Structures
CE 6232 Advanced Steel Design
CE 6222 Prestressed Concrete Design
CE 6150 Stability of Structures
CE6110 Advanced Structural Mechanics
Credits: 3 Semester: August Segment 1-6

Fundamentals of buckling for columns, frames, beams and plates. Effects of residual stress and its impact on
design, Yield line analysis, Non-prismatic members, Fundamentals of elasticity, Unsymmetrical bending, Shear
centre, Torsion, Thin walled sections, Open section vs Closed sections, Beam on elastic foundation, Stress
concentrations, thin-wall circular cylinders; Force and displacement method of analysis, computer
implementation, static condensation and sub-structuring.

Learning Objectives: The student should be able to:

o Calculate the elastic buckling capacity of columns, frames, beams and beam-columns and plates for different
loading and boundary conditions.
o Understand the behaviour of Open section vs Closed Section Thin-walled section; Ability to calculate shear
center
o Calculate the capacity of plated structures using yield line method of analysis
o Solve any determinate or indeterminate system using first principles, flexibility method of analysis, and
stiffness method of analysis.
o Writing a computer program to solve a structural analysis problem using the stiffness method.
o Solving nonlinear static analysis problems using Newton-Raphson method and solve a geometrically
nonlinear problem using the geometric stiffness method.
o Calculate internal forces and stresses in a line structural member for pure bending, unsymmetric bending,
and torsion.
Course Outcome:
The student will be able to calculate internal forces, stresses, and deformations and assess the stability
behaviour of framed and plate structures.
References:
1. Principles of Structural Stability Theory by Alexander Chajes
2. Weaver, W., and Gere, J.M., Matrix Analysis of Framed Structures, Springer, 1990.
3. Kassimali, A. Matrix Analysis of Structures, CENGAGE Learning Custom Publishing, 2011.
4. Hibbeler, R.C., Structural Analysis, Pearson Education, 2017.

CE6130 FINITE ELEMENT ANALYSIS (3 Credits)

Credits: 3 Semester: January Segment 1-6

Introduction, Mathematical preliminaries- Linear function spaces, operators and functional. Continuity and
differentiability. Inner products, norms and completeness. Background on variational calculus. Galerkin
methods, Collocation methods, Least-squares methods. Variational methods of approximation- Rayleigh-Ritz
method, variational theorems. Compatibility and completeness of admissible spaces. Basic element shapes in
one, two and three dimensions. Polynomial shape functions. Area coordinates. The concept of isoparametric
mapping. Computer implementation. Application to elliptic parabolic and hyperbolic differential equations.
Learning Objectives: The student should be able to:
o Learn the fundamentals of Finite element method, Formulation of Different types of elements,
Finite Element Code development for various types of elements
References:
1. JN Reddy an Introduction to the Finite Element Method, Mac- Graw Hill, New York 2005. 3rd Edition.
2. RD Cook, DS Markus, ME Plesha, RJ Witt, Concepts and applications of the finite element method, Wiley
Publishers, 4th edition, 2001
CE6131 Finite Element Lab (1 credit)
Credits: 1 Semester: January Segment 1-6

Introduction to structural and stress analysis using a commercial software- linear static and dynamic, 1D, 2D,
and 3 D analysis. Nonlinear, and transient analysis. Modeling fracture damage in materials, Advanced tutorials
on sub structuring, optimization, multi material systems, and user prescribed functions UMAT/ UEL. Post
processing tutorials. Introduction to programming the Finite element methods using MATLAB.
Learning Objectives
o To learn implementation aspects of FEM by use of commercial software
o To learn programming aspects of FEM
Course Outcome
o The student will get familiar with MATLAB programming of FEM
o The student twill get familiar with Commercial Packages ANSYS/ABAQUS
References:
1. Erdogan Madenci and Guven Ibrahim, The Finite element method and applications using ANSYS , Springer 2015.
2. Rudra Pratap, Getting Started with MATLAB: A Quick Introduction for Scientists & Engineers, Oxford Unviersity Press 2003.
3. JN Reddy an Introduction to the Finite Element Method, Mac- Graw Hill, New York 2005. 3rd Edition.

CE6150 Stability of Structures

Credits: 3 Semester: January Segment 1 to 6

Introduction to structural stability – Concepts of stability and Buckling – Different methods and analysis – Spring
bar models, Introduction to Column buckling – Classical theory – Imperfect columns – Inelastic stability of
columns – Development of column design curves, Introduction to Beam Buckling – Lateral buckling and Lateral
torsional of beams – Inelastic buckling of beams, Stability of frames – Horne and Merchant method – Inelastic
stability of Frames – Effective length factors, Introduction to Plate Buckling – Governing equations of Plate –
Energy approach to solve plate buckling, Torsional Buckling

Learning Objective: The student should be able to:

o Understand the concept behind the stability of structures
o Understand the concept of buckling
o Analyze the stability issues and provide suitable solutions
o Understand the difference between the different methods and analysis for stability of structure
Course Outcome
The student will have a thorough understanding of the concept behind the stability of structures
References:
1. Alexander Chajes, Principles of Structural Stability Theory, Prentice-Hall, Inc
2. Theodore V. Galambos and Andrea Surovek, Structural Stability Of Steel: Concepts And Applications For
Structural Engineers, John Wiley and Sons, Inc. 2008
3. Allen H G, Bulson, P S, Background to Buckling, McGraw-Hill Book Company Limited, England, 1980
4. W.F. Chen and E.M.Lui, Structural stability: Theory and Implementation, PTR Prentice Hall, 1987
CE6200 CONDITION ASSESSMENT AND STRENGTHENING
Credits: 3 Semester: January Segment 1 to 6

Damage mechanisms in reinforced concrete and steel structures, Fire damage in concrete and steel, Sulfate-
attack and Alkali-silica reaction in concrete structures; Laboratory and field techniques for detecting the various
damage mechanisms and the theoretical background behind different techniques; Basics of wave propagation
and review of non-destructive test techniques; Estimation of load carrying capacity of structural members with
damage; General Repair Strategies; Differences between Repair, Rehabilitation and Retrofitting; Strengthening
using Enlargement Techniques; Strengthening using FRP composites; Strengthening with external post-
tensioning; Seismic Evaluation and Retrofit; Case Studies in Structural Strengthening

Learning Objectives: The student should be able to:

o Describe the damage mechanisms in structural elements
o Explain the principles of wave propagation and NDT measurement techniques
o Explain different condition assessment and strengthening techniques
o Understand the Mechanics of load resistance through conventional and modern strengthening
techniques
o Explain the principles of seismic evaluation and retrofit
Course Outcome:
The student will have a thorough understanding of the condition assessment principles and and strengthening
systems
References:

1. Robert T. Ratay, Structural Condition Assessment, Wiley, January 2005 712 Pages, ISBN: 978-0-471-
64719-5
2. ACI 562-19, Code Requirements for Assessment, Repair and Rehabilitation of Existing Concrete
Structures, ACI 562 Standard 2019 Michigan USA
3. ACI 440.2-R17, Guide for the Design and Construction of Externally Bonded FRP Systems for
Strengthening of Concrete Structures, ACI 440.2 Standard 2019 Michigan USA
CE6212 ADVANCED REINFORCED CONCRETE
Credits: 3 Semester: August Segment 1 to 6

Mechanical properties of concrete and steel, Behavior of concrete under uniaxial and multiaxial states of stress;
effect of creep of concrete, Basic Design philosophies, Probabilistic load theory, ultimate strength design
methodology, comparison of working stress and ultimate load method; Moment-curvature and load-deflection
relationships. Behavior and design of columns subjected to biaxial bending, Analysis and design of slender
columns – under sway and non-sway conditions, Behavior and design of reinforced concrete structures for
combined shear and torsion, Design of flat slabs and two way slabs, Design of special reinforced concrete
structures - Deep beams and corbels.

Learning Objectives: The student should be able to:

o Describe the concept of reinforcing concrete

o Describe the behaviour of reinforced concrete under compression, flexure, shear and their
combinations
o Design for flexure, shear, torsion and combinations of loads.
o Analyse and design of continuous systems.
 o Understand the behavior and design of the one way and two way slab systems.
Course Outcome:

The student will have a thorough understanding of the behavior and design of reinforced concrete elements
and systems

References:

1. S. Unnikrishna Pillai and Devdas Menon, Reinforced Concrete Design, 3rd Edition, 2009, Tata Mcgraw Hill
2. J. Wight and J.G. MacGregor, Reinforced Concrete - Mechanics & Design, 6th Edition, Prentice Hall, 2011.
3. A Nilson, D Darwin, C Dolan, Design of Concrete Structures, McGraw-Hill Education; 14 edition (16 August
2009), 816 pages.
CE6222 PRESTRESSED CONCRETE DESIGN
Credits: 3 Semester: January Segment 1 to 6

Introduction to concept of prestressing, types of prestressing, systems and devices, review of short and long-
term behavior of concrete and prestressing steel, losses in prestress., Stress analysis of flexural members,
flexural and shear design of statically determinate beams, analysis and design for shear and torsion, codal
provisions, Anchorage zone stresses and design, Analysis and design of statically indeterminate structures -
continuous beams and frames, determination of cable profile, concepts of linear transformation and
concordancy. Composite construction with precast, prestressed beams and cast in-situ reinforced concrete slab;
Analysis and design of post-tensioned slabs.

Learning Objective: The student should be able to:

o Describe the concept of prestressing

o Able to calculate the losses of prestressing
o analyse and design for flexure, shear, torsion and combinations of loads.
o Understand the behavior and design of the post-tensioned slabs.
o Analyse and design of continuous systems.
Course Outcome

The student will have a through understanding of the behavior and design of prestressed concrete elements

References:

1. A.K. Sengupta and D. Menon, Prestressed Concrete Structures, NPTEL Course Material.
2. Krishna Raju, Prestressed Concrete Design, 6th Edition, Tata McGraw Hill, 2018.
3. M.P. Collins and D. Mitchell, Prestressed Concrete Structures, Prentice Hall, 1991
4. E. Nawy, Prestressed Concrete- A Fundamental Approach, 9th Edition, 2009.

CE 6232 Advanced Steel Design

Credits: 3 Semester: August Segment 1 to 6

Review of Tension Members, Review of Columns, Review of members subjected to bending – Laterally
restrained beams; Laterally unrestrained beams, Members under combined axial load and moments – Beam-
Columns, Design of Plate Girders (Built-Up Sections), Steel-Concrete Composite Beams, Plastic Design of Beams,
Introduction to Connection – Bolted Connections; Welded Connections, Design structures subjected to wind
Learning Objectives: The student should be able to:
o Describe the fundamental behavior of structural steel
o Describe the behavior of steel members under compression, flexure, shear and their combinations.
o Design for flexure, shear, torsion and combinations of loads.
o Analyze and design of steel connections, framed, and truss structures.
o Understand the concept behind the members subjected to various loadings
o Design of long span built-up sections
o Understand the concept behind various connections
o Analyze and design the structural members and connection
Course Outcome

The student will have a thorough understanding of the behavior and design of structural steel as per IS 800
and other international codes of relevance.

References:

1. Salmon, C., Johnson, J., and Malhas, S., Steel Structures: Design and Behavior, Pearson, 2009.
2. Subramanian, N., Steel Structures: Design and Practice, Oxford, 2010.
3. N.S. Trahair, M.A. Bradford, David Nethercot, Leroy Gardner, The Behaviour and Design of Steel Structures
to EC3, 4th Edition, 2017

CE 6141 STRUCTURES LAB

Credits: 1 Semester: January Segment 5 to 6

Principles of Strain gauges, strain and force measuring devices; basics of wave propagation and stress wave
propagation techniques; Working mechanisms of data acquisition system; Data Analysis; Principles of closed-
loop testing; Load testing of Structural Elements under various load conditions; Verification of Observed
Behaviour with Design Calculations

Learning Objective: The student should be able to:

o Describe the working mechanism of different sensors

o Understand the various modes of failure for steel and concrete structures
o Apply various NDT techniques for condition assessment
o Design experiments for testing structural components.
Course Outcome:

The student will have a thorough understanding of the working mechanism of various types of sensors and
principles on design of experiments and data analysis

References:

● Dally JW, Riley WF. Experimental Stress Analysis, Publisher : McGraw-Hill College; Subsequent edition
(January 1, 1991), 672 pages, ISBN-10 : 0070152187
CE6140 STRUCTURAL DYNAMICS
Credits 3 , Semester January, Segments 1-6
Free and forced dynamic response of Single and multi-degree-of-freedom systems; Numerical Evaluation of
Dynamic Response; Modal Analysis; Fundamentals of Earthquake Engineering; Concepts of response spectrum;
Earthquake Response of Linear Systems; Structural dynamics and Building codes.
Learning Objectives:
o On successful completion of this course students will be able to:
o Formulate the equation of motion for dynamics analysis of structures.
o Identify and define key concepts related to structural dynamics, such as natural frequencies, mode
shapes, damping and vibration characteristics of structures.
o Apply the structural dynamics theory to seismic analysis of structures
o The concept of response spectrum and structural analysis to applied ground motion.
o Formulate dynamic equations for generalized degrees of freedom for single and multi-degree of
freedom systems.
o Modelling of structural damping.
Course Outcomes:
The students will develop a fundamental understanding of the fundamental theory of dynamic equation of
motion as applied to buildings with emphasis on earthquake ground motion.
References:
1. Chopra, A.K., Dynamics of Structures, Theory and Application to Earthquake Engineering, 5th edition in SI
units, Pearson, 2019.
2. BIS Is 1893: 2016, Criteria for Earthquake Resistant Design of Structures - Part 1: General Provisions and
Buildings.
CE6002 DESIGN STUDIO (2 Credits)
Credits 2, Semester January, Segments 1-6
Planning, Analysis and Design of structures with specific applications including Multi-storied buildings
and Bridges. Special emphasis on Earthquake resistant design. Design, detailing and preparation of
drawings. Use of software for analysis and design
Learning Objectives:
On successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
o Develop conceptual representation for analysis of buildings considering different types of loads
o Analyze and design structures given specific site information.
o Apply fundamental design principles for buildings and structures.
o Assess and apply the relevant design codes of practice for structural design.
o Design structures with the consideration of earthquake loading.
o Work productively in a studio environment and, in turn, develop inter-personal skills, verbal
communication skills and critical thinking through small group discovery activities and formative
studio exercises.
o Communicate critical design thinking, structural drawings, and models.

Course Outcomes:
The course provides a fundamental understanding on design of building and structures starting from
conceptual design, identification, placement and sizing of structural elements, methods of analysis, use
of relevant codes of design practice and seismic design and detailing of buildings.
References:

1. BIS Is 1893: 2016, Criteria for Earthquake Resistant Design of Structures - Part 1: General Provisions and
Buildings.
2. BIS IS 2911-1-1 : 2010, Design and Construction of Pile Foundations - Code of Practice - Part 1: Concrete Piles
-Section 1: Driven Cast in-situ Concrete Piles.
3. BIS IS 15988 : 2013, Seismic Evaluation and Strengthening of existing Reinforced Concrete Buildings -
Guidelines
4. BIS IS 4326 : 2013, Earthquake Resistant Design and Construction of Buildings - Code of Practice.
5. BIS IS 1893-3 : 2014, Criteria for Earthquake Resistant Design of Structures - Part 3: Bridges and Retaining
Walls.
6. BIS IS 13920 : 2016, Ductile Design and detailing of Reinforced Concrete Structures Subjected to Seismic
Forces - Code of Practice.
7. BIS IS 456 : 2000(R2016), Plain and Reinforced Concrete - Code of Practice.

CE6120 APPLIED ELASTICITY AND PLASTICITY (3 Credits)

Credits: 3, Semester July, Segments 1-6
Tensor Algebra, Analysis of Stress, Analysis of strain, Stress-strain relations, 2-D problems in elasticity,
Axisymmetric stress analysis, Plastic behavior of materials, Yield/Failure theories, Hardening Criteria, Loading
/Unloading Conditions, Flow rules, Consistency Conditions, Plastic stress-strain relations, Analytical and
numerical methods for nonlinear stress strain relations, Introduction to Return Mapping algorithms for plastic
stress strain relations.
Learning Objectives
The student should be able to:
o Define state of stress and strains, equilibrium, compatibility and linear elastic constitutive relationships
between stress and strain.
o Derive the governing equations and their solutions for application to boundary value problems in states of
plane stress and plane strain.
o Apply various principles to solve 2-D problems and compare the solution with that obtained by solid
mechanics’ approach.
o Understand fundamentals of plasticity theory, failure criteria for different materials and its applications
o Derive elastic plastic stress strain relations with various hardening rules in 1D and 3D.
o Understand the analytical and return mapping algorithms
Course Outcomes:
Students will have an understanding of Indicial notation and Cartesian tensor analysis, Analysis of stress and
deformation, Basic field equations of linear elastic solids, and formulations and solution strategies of various 2-
dimensional boundary value problems. Student will have understanding on plasticity for structural engineering.
References:
1. Boresi, A.P., Chong, K.P., and Lee, J.D., Elasticity in Engineering Mechanics, 3rd Edition, Wiley
Interscience, 2010
2. Chen, W.F., and Han, D.J., Plasticity for Structural Engineers, Springer-Verlag, New York, 1988

CE6111 Numerical Methods in Civil Engineering (1 Credits)

Credits: 1 Semester: August Segment 5 to 6
Basics of programming, matrix operations, eigenvalues and eigenvectors, vectorization of codes
for rapid computation, solutions to linear, dealing with numeric and text data in multiple files,
data visualization tools, nonlinear and ordinary differential equations
Learning Objective: The student should be able to:
● use simple tools like Matlab for automating/scripting/plotting
● reading and writing data to and from files
● generate publication quality figures for their thesis
Course Outcome:
The student feels comfortable with coding and writing scripts to automate visualization of their
laboratory experimental or computational data.
References:
● The Math Works, Inc., MATLAB, version 2021, https://www.mathworks.com/
 2 Year MTech. Specialization: Geotechnical Engineering

Semester-wise distribution of courses:

Course Number Course Title Credits
Semester – 1
CE 6310 Advanced Soil Mechanics 3
CE 6330 Soil Dynamics 3
CE 6352 Design of Earth Structures 3
CE XXXX Elective – 1 3
Total Credits (Semester – 1) 12
Semester – 2
CE 6300 Advanced Foundation Engineering 3
CE 6340 Ground Modification Techniques 3
CE XXXX Elective – 2 3
CE 6302 Design Studio 3
LA5180 English Communication 1
CE5106 Industrial Seminar 1
Total Credits (Semester – 2) 14
Semester – 3
CE 6015 Master’s Thesis 12
Semester – 4
CE 6025 Master’s Thesis 12

Total Credits (Semesters 1 to 4) 50

List of Electives

Course Number Course Title Credits

CE 6323 Experimental Soil Mechanics 3
CE 6370 Soil-Structure Interaction 3
CE 6392 Designing with Geosynthetics 3
CE 6410 In-situ Testing 3
CE 6360 Geotechnical Earthquake Engineering 3
CE 6390 Pavement Geotechnics 3
CE 6130 Finite Element Analysis 3
ME 5010 Mathematical Methods for Engineers 3
CH 5050 Computational Methods for Engineers 2
 3 Year M.Tech Specialization: Geotechnical Engineering

Course Number Course Title Credits

Semester – 1
CE 6310 Advanced Soil Mechanics 3
CE 6352 Design of Earth Structures 3
Total Credits (Semester – 1) 6
Semester – 2
CE 6300 Advanced Foundation Engineering 3
CE 6340 Ground Modification Techniques 3
LA5180 English Communication 1
CE5106 Industrial Seminar 1
Total Credits (Semester – 2) 8
Semester – 3
CE 6330 Soil Dynamics 3
YY XXXX Elective – 1 3
CE 6035 Master’s Thesis 4
Total Credits (Semester – 3) 10
Semester – 4
YY XXXX Elective – 2 3
CE 6302 Design Studio 3
CE 6045 Master’s Thesis 4
Total Credits (Semester – 4) 10
Semester – 5
CE 6055 Master’s Thesis 8
Semester – 6
CE 6065 Master’s Thesis 8

Total Credits (Semesters 1 to 4) 50

List of Electives

Course Number Course Title Credits

CE 6323 Experimental Soil Mechanics 3
CE 6370 Soil-Structure Interaction 3
CE 6392 Designing with Geosynthetics 3
CE 6410 In-situ Testing 3
CE 6360 Geotechnical Earthquake Engineering 3
CE 6390 Pavement Geotechnics 3
CE 6130 Finite Element Analysis 3
ME 5010 Mathematical Methods for Engineers 3
CH 5050 Computational Methods for Engineers 2
Course Contents for 2/3 year M. Tech Program in Geotechnical Engineering
CE 6310 Advanced Soil Mechanics (3 Credits)
Contents: Stresses and Strains in Soils; Stress and Strain Paths and Invariants; Advanced Testing of Soils;
Compression and One-dimensional Consolidation; Shear Strength; The critical state line and Roscoe surface (NC
Clays); Behavior of Over consolidated soils.
Learning Objective:
The student will be able to -Understand the mechanics of soils, consolidation and shear behavior of soils.
Obtain the critical state soil parameters to calculate the strength parameters at the ultimate and constant
volume states.
Understand the behavior of normal and over consolidated soils.
Course Outcome: Student will have a thorough knowledge on classical and critical state soil mechanics.
References:
1. J.H. Atkinson and P.L. Bransby, “The mechanics of soils: An introduction to critical state soil mechanics”,
McGraw-Hill Book Co.
2. R. Salgado. “The engineering of foundations”, 1st Ed., Mc Graw Hill.
3. R. D. Holtz, W. D. Kovacs and T. C. Sheahan, “Introduction to geotechnical engineering”, 2nd Ed., Prentice-
Hall
4. T. W. Lambe and R.V. Whitman, “Soil mechanics”, Wiley Publisher
5. B.M. Das, “Advanced soil mechanics”, 2nd Edition, Taylor & Francis

CE 6370 Soil-Structure Interaction (3 Credits)

Introduction, Contact Pressure, Modeling soil structure interaction for rational design of foundations, Brief
Review of the Foundation Models, Elastic half-space method: Closed form solutions, Soil – structure interaction
equations, Infinite Beam on Elastic Foundation, Finite Beams on Elastic Foundations, Solution using Method of
Initial Parameters (MIP) for General loads, Solution using Method of Undetermined Parameters, Solution using
Finite Difference Method (FDM), Analysis of Rectangular and circular plates on elastic foundations by Navier’s
and Levy’s Solutions, Design of pile foundations and Laterally loaded piles in elastic media.
Learning objectives:
This course will introduce different soil-structure interaction models for shallow foundation under various
loading conditions and subgrade characteristicse, Piles under uplift and lateral loading conditions, Beams and
plates on elastic foundation problems & different foundation models and their solution with the help of Finite
Difference Method (FDM).
Course outcome: The students will have a better understanding of foundation models in real life problems.
References:
1. Foundation Design: Theory and Practice by N. S. V. Kameswar Rao,
2. Elastic Analysis of Soil Foundation Interaction by A. P. S. Selvadurai
3. Beams on Elastic Foundation by M. Hetenyi
4. Theory and Analysis of Plates by Rudolph Szilard
5. Analysis of Beams on Elastic Foundations by Glyn Jones
CE 6392 Designing with Geosynthetics (3 Credit)
Geosynthetics and Reinforced Soil Structures: Types and functions; Materials and manufacturing processes;
Testing and evaluations; Principles of soil reinforcement; Design and construction of geosynthetic reinforced
soil retaining structures – walls and slopes; Codal provisions; Bearing capacity improvement; embankments on
soft soils; Indian experiences; Geosynthetics in Pavements: Geosynthetics in roads and railways; separations,
drainage and filtering in road pavements and railway tracks; overlay design and construction; AASHTO and other
relevant guidelines; french drains; Geosynthetics in Environmental Control: Liners for ponds and canals;
covers and liners for landfills – material aspects and stability considerations; Landslides – occurrences and
methods of mitigation; Erosion – causes and techniques for control.
Learning objectives:
This course will introduce the various types of geosynthetic materials available for today's geotechnical
engineering market including geotextiles, geogrids, geonets, geomembranes, and geocomposites. The course
also introduces the design of slopes, reinforced soil walls, and landfill design.
Course outcome: Students will have understating on physical and engineering properties of the geosynthetic
materials, and several applications including drainage and filtration systems, base and subgrade support, slope
and wall reinforcements, embankments on soft soils, landfill liners and covers and other aspects of soil
improvement.
References:
1. Koerner, R.M., Designing with Geosynthetics. Publication Date: January 16, 2012 | ISBN-10: 1465345256
| ISBN-13: 978-1465345257 | Edition: 7
2. Engineering Principles of Ground Modification: Manfred R. Housmann, 1990, McGraw Hill Company.

CE 6330 Soil Dynamics (3 Credits)

Introduction -fundamentals of vibration; single degree of freedom systems; free and forced vibrations; damping-
elastic stress waves in a bar; equation of motion in an elastic medium; stress waves in elastic half-space;
laboratory tests to determine dynamic soil properties; field test measurements; dynamic behavior of
foundations, ultimate dynamic bearing capacity, seismic bearing capacity and settlement in granular soil-
dynamic behavior of retaining walls; liquefaction of soils
References:
1. Principles of Soil Dynamics – B. M. Das and G. V. Ramana, Cengage Learning Publishers 2009
2. Dynamics of Structures by A K Chopra, 5th Edition, Pearson Publishers.
3. Soil Dynamics, 1981 Shamsher Prakash, McGraw-Hill. Inc.
4. Geotechnical Earthquake Engineering, 1996 by Steven L. Kramer, Prentice-Hall. Inc.
Learning Objective: The student will be able to -
Understand the mechanics of vibrations, single .
Fundamentals of soil response in cyclic and dynamic conditions and provides the principles
Fundamentals of foundation design under dynamic and seismic loading
Soil response when subjected to dynamic actions
Understanding the fundamentals of wave propagation and seismology, necessary to characterize the dynamic
load. Knowledge of in situ and laboratory tests for soil dynamic characterization
Course Outcome:
Ability to evaluate the effect of the dynamic loading on a real subsoil. Ability to carry out an appropriate
foundation design under dynamic and seismic loading within the framework of seismic technical codes.

CE 6352 Design of Earth Structures (3 Credits)

Limit equilibrium methods of slope stability; slope stability for analyses for rapid drawdown; design charts for
slope stability; design of embankments; seepage principles; Darcy’s law; flow nets; seepage forces and uplift;
seepage in earth dams; at-rest earth pressure; Rankine’s and Coulomb’s active and passive earth pressures;
retaining wall design; reinforced retaining walls; gabion retaining walls; cantilever and anchored sheet piles;
open cuts; trenching; braced excavations; excavation support; nailing; anchoring; basal heave
Learning Objectives: The student should be able to:
Design embankments under different conditions (steady seepage, rapiddraw down, seismic loading, etc.)
Perform seepage analysis through soils
Design reinforced earth structures and anchored sheet piles
Design excavation support system and determine safety facor against basal heaving

Course Outcome
The student will have a thorough understanding of design of slopes, reinforced walls, anchored sheet piles and
excavation support system
References:
1. Bowles, J. E., “Foundation analysis and design”, 5th Ed., Mc Graw Hill
2. Duncan, J.M., and Wright, S.G., “Soil strength and slope stability”, John Wiley &Sons
3. Das, B.M., “Advanced soil mechanics”, 3rd Ed., Taylor & Francis
4. Elias, V., and B.R. Christopher, (2001). “Mechanically stabilized earth walls and reinforced soil slopes,
design, and construction guidelines”, Federal Highway Administration Report
5. Sivakumar Babu, G. L. (2006). “Introduction to soil reinforcement and geosynthetics”, Universities Press
6. Koerner, R. M. (2006). “Designing with geosynthetics”, 5th Ed., Prentice Hall
7. Cedergren, H. R. (1989). “Seepage, drainage, and flow nets”, 3rd Ed., Wiley Professional

CE 6300 Advanced Foundation Engineering (3 Credits)

Limit state design and working stress design; ultimate limit state; tolerable foundation movement; limit bearing
capacity; bearing capacity of footings resting on saturated clay and sand; bearing capacity failure modes- general
shear, local shear and punching shear; foundations subjected to eccentric loading; pile foundations: types &
their installation; axial pile capacity (from fundamental soil variables, CPT and SPT results); axial deformation of
piles; laterally loaded piles; vertically loaded pile groups; piled rafts; laterally loaded pile groups.
Learning Objectives:
The student should be able to: Understand the design philosophies in foundation engineering, Understand the
steps involved in site exploration, construction and design of foundations, and Estimate and design the load
carrying capacity of shallow footings, pile foundations and pile groups.
Course Outcome
The student will have a thorough understanding of design of shallow and deep foundations.
References:
1. R. Salgado, “The engineering of foundations”, 1st Ed., Mc Graw Hill
2. J. E. Bowles, “Foundation analysis and design”, 5th Ed., Mc Graw Hill
3. K. Fleming, A. Weltman, M. Randolph, and K. Elson, “Piling engineering”, 3rd Ed., Taylor & Francis
4. M. J. Tomlinson, “Foundation design and construction”, 7th Ed., Pearson Education
5. D. P. Coduto, M. R. Yeung, and W. A. Kitch “Foundation design- Principles and practices”, 2nd Ed., Prentice
Hall
CE 6323 Experimental Soil Mechanics (3 Credits)
Contents
Fundamentals of experimental studies of soil behavior, soil properties and their laboratory test methods which
include consolidation, direct shear, static triaxial, cyclic triaxial, resonant column, bender elements and other
advanced geotechnical laboratory tests, instrumentation and measurement techniques.
Learning objectives:
The students should be able to –
Prepare speicmens for different experimental studies.
Understand the basics of standard and advanced soil tests.
Understand the basics of distructive and non-distructive test methods.
Course outcome
The student will be able to perform advanced soil testing to investigate the index and engineering properties of
soils.
References:
1. Experimental Soil Mechanics by J. P Bardet
2. Advanced Soil Mechanics by Braja M. Das (McGraw Hill)
3. Soil Mechanics Laboratory Manual by Braja M. Das (Oxford)
4. Manual of Soil Laboratory Testing by K. H. Head (John Wiley & Sons)

CE 6340 Ground Modification Techniques (3 Credits)

Course Content:
Introduction-Mechanical modifications, compaction methods, stone columns, Blasting-Hydraulic methods, sand
drains, wick Drains-Chemical methods, shallow and deep soil mixing, lime/cement Stabilization-Thermal
modifications, freezing, thawing, Vitrification and-Reinforcement methods.
Learning objectives:
o To learn the basic principles of ground modification techniques for weak natural soils.
o To learn how theory and judgment are used to solve field problems.
 o To develop design skills
o To gain analytical skills in solving ground modification related problems.
Course outcome
The student will be able to understand the basic principles of variety of ground modification techniques and
will be able to adopt an appropriate technique for a given field situation.
References:
1. A series of handouts (Class lecture notes).
2. Engineering Principles of Ground Modification: Manfred R. Housmann, 1990, McGraw Hill Company.
3. Chemical Grouting and Soil Stabilization, Reuben Karol, Marcel Dekker Inc., 2003.

CE 6302 Design Studio (1 Credit)

Stability of Slopes-Slope stability problem primarily to show how to utilize the entry & exit method and Grid &
Radius slip surface to search for the critical slip surface, Improvement of slope stability using Anchors,
Geosynthetic Reinforcement using SLOPE/W. Retaining walls- Analyzing the stability of the gravity retaining wall
using fully specified slip surfaces using SLOPE/W, Design of Reinforced Soil Retaining walls using MSEW
(following design guidelines of AASHTO and FHWA-NHI-00-043). Design of Embankment and Dams-Drawdown
pore-water pressures of the embankment with a SEEP/W transient analysis and rapid drawdown of an
embankment with SLOPE/W using the effective stress approach, Computation of Settlements and stresses
beneath the loaded regions using PLAXIS software package. Earth retention systems- Computation of
Consolidation settlements of soft soils due to Embankments and demonstration of consolidation settlement
control techniques using PLAXIS 2D software, Design of earth retention systems: Braced excavations and sheet
pile walls using PLAXIS 3D software.
Learning objectives: This course will introduce background on GeoStudio, PLAXIS and MSEW software to enable
them to model and analyze various geotechnical problems.
Course outcome
The student will have a better understanding of slope stability analysis under static and earthquake loading, and
seepage analysis in earthen dams, reinforced soil structures, soil nailing/anchors, and probabilistic analysis and
a sensitivity analysis of the stability of a slope.
References
1. Design Manuals of GEOSLOPE, PLAXIS and MSEW

CE 6390 Pavement Geotechnics (3 Credits)

Course Content:
a. Introduction: History of pavements and road construction
b. Pavement materials: Material properties, laboratory tests (modulus, stability, fatigue), effect of moisture,
temperature and age.
c. Drainage Issues: Concepts, drainage design, effects of drainage on pavement performance.
d. Pavement design and construction: Mechanistic pavement design aspects, Construction aspects, quality
control and quality assessment (QA/QC) studies, field instrumentation and performance monitoring.
Learning objectives:
This course will introduce the basic aspects and importance of geotechnical engineering in pavement design and
construction.
Course outcome: The student will have a better understanding of the geotechnical parameters related to
pavement design, the impact of unsuitable subgrades, climatic changes such as moisture fluctuations, and
drainage on the pavement performance.
References:
1. A series of handouts (Class lecture notes).
2. Geotechnical Aspects of Pavements, Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) Report # 05037,
Washington, D. C., USA.
CE 6410 In situ Testing (3 Credits)
Course Content:
Planning of subsurface exploration, methods, sampling, samplers, in-situ tests, bore log. SPT and CPT testing
and its correlations with soil properties. Plate load testing and interpretation. Vane shear testing. Pressure
meter testing. Dilatometer Testing. Seismic survey. GPR and ERT surveys. In situ instrumentation of
geostructres.
Learning objectives:
This course is intended to gain familiarization of various in situ testing used to characterize the ground. In situ
tests and interpretation of results with soil properties will be covered. Additionally, recent advances in situ
ground characterization and instrumentations will be covered.
Course outcome
An understanding of various common in situ tests to characterize ground and interpretation of test results to
soil properties will be the main outcome of the course. In addition, the course is aimed at familiarizing students
with the geophysical testing.
References:
1. J. E. Bowles, Foundation Analysis and Design, McGraw-Hill International edition, 1997.
2. T. Lunne, P. K. Robertson, and J. J. M. Powell, Cone Penetration Testing in Geotechnical Practice,
Blackie Academic & Professional, 1997.
3. J. Dunnicliff, and G. E. Green, Geotechnical Instrumentation for Monitoring Field Performance,
John Wiley & Sons, 1982.
 2 Year MTech. Specialization: Hydraulic & Water Resources Engineering

Semester-wise distribution of courses:

Course Number Course Title Credits

Semester – 1
CE 6500 Engineering Hydrology and Hydrologic Systems 3
CE 6520 Irrigation Water Management 2
- Elective – 1 3
- Elective – 2 3
CE 6501 Applied Computational Laboratory 2
Total Credits (Semester – 1) 13
Semester – 2
CE 6510 Open-Channel Hydraulics and Sediment 3
Transport
CE 6530 Groundwater Modelling 3
- Elective – 3 3
CE 6511 Hydraulic and Hydrologic Simulation Lab 2
XXXX English Communication 1
CEXXXX Industrial Seminar 1
Total Credits (Semester – 2) 13
Semester – 3
CE 6015 Master’s Thesis 12
Semester – 4
CE 6025 Master’s Thesis 12

Total Credits (Semesters 1 to 4) 50

List of Electives

Course Number Course Title Credits

ME 5330 Computational Fluid Dynamics 3
CE 5140 Contaminant Hydrology and Remediation 3
CE 6610 Remote Sensing & GIS Applications in Water Resources 3
CE 6620 Water Resources Systems Planning and Management 3
CE 6630 Water Quality Modelling 3
CE 6640 Multiphase Flow in Porous Media 3
CE 6650 Hydraulic Transients 3
CE 6660 Hydro-climatology 3
CE 6670 Advanced Statistical Methods in Hydrology 3

CE 6680 Fluvial Hydraulics 3

CE 6690 Integrated River Basin Management 3
CE 6691 Design of Water Distribution and Sewerage Systems 3
 3Year MTech. Specialization: Hydraulic & Water Resources Engineering

Semester-wise distribution of courses:

Course Number Course Title Credits

Semester – 1
CE 6500 Engineering Hydrology and Hydrologic Systems 3
- Elective – 1 3
CE 6501 Applied Computational Laboratory 2
Total Credits (Semester – 1) 8
Semester – 2
CE 6510 Open-Channel Hydraulics and Sediment Transport 3
CE 6530 Groundwater Modelling 3
CE 6511 Hydraulic and Hydrologic Simulation Lab 2
Total Credits (Semester – 2) 8
Semester – 3
CE 6520 Irrigation Water Management 2
- Elective – 2 3
CEXXXX Industrial Seminar 1
Thesis 5
Total Credits (Semester – 3) 11
Semester – 4
- Elective – 3 3
XXXX English Communication 1
Thesis 5
Total Credits (Semester – 4) 9
Semester – 5
CE 6015 Master’s Thesis 7
Semester – 6
CE 6025 Master’s Thesis 7
Total Credits (Semesters 1 to 6) 50

List of Electives

Course Number Course Title Credits

ME 5330 Computational Fluid Dynamics 3
CE 5140 Contaminant Hydrology and Remediation 3
CE 6610 Remote Sensing & GIS Applications in Water Resources 3
CE 6620 Water Resources Systems Planning and Management 3
CE 6630 Water Quality Modelling 3
CE 6640 Multiphase Flow in Porous Media 3
CE 6650 Hydraulic Transients 3
CE 6660 Hydro-climatology 3
CE 6670 Advanced Statistical Methods in Hydrology 3
CE 6680 Fluvial Hydraulics 3
CE 6690 Integrated River Basin Management 3
CE 6691 Design of Water Distribution and Sewerage Systems 3
CE 6500 Engineering Hydrology and Hydrologic Systems (3 Credits)
Content: Hydrologic processes; Atmospheric-, subsurface- and Surface water; Hydrologic measurements; Unit-
and synthetic unit hydrographs; Lumped- and distributed- flow routing;
Hydrologic statistics; Frequency Analysis; Introduction to Hydrologic Design
Course objective: Scientific understanding of various hydrologic processes and introduction to basics of
statistical hydrology.
Course outcome: At the end of the course, the student will be able to have a better understanding of hydrology
as well as concepts of hydrologic processes from engineering context as well.
References:
1) Ven Chow, David Maidment, Larry Mays, 2017, Applied Hydrology, McGraw Hill Education
2) S Lawrence Dingman, 2015, Physical Hydrology, Medtech

CE 6520 Irrigation Water Management (2 Credits)

Content: Sustainable irrigation strategies, soil-water-crop interactions, methods for estimation and
partitioning of evapotranspiration, eddy covariance principles, water use efficiency at plant, ecosystem, and
regional scales, modeling crop water and yield requirements, case studies, carbon-water interactions in crop
lands, measures for improving crop water efficiency, discussion of research papers in agricultural water
management
Course objective: To scientifically understand soil-water-crop-weather interactions, analyse crop water and
yield dynamics for sustainable management, discuss various methods for improving crop water productivity,
working and application of various sophisticated instruments like flux tower, photosynthesis system, and plant
canopy analyzer
Course outcome: At the end of of the course, the student will be able to apply various sustainable irrigation and
agricultural techniques for improving crop water productivity
References:
1) Crop evapotranspiration Guidelines for computing crop water requirements by Rick G. Allen, FAO - UN
2) Eddy covariance : A practical guide to measurement and analysis by Marc Aubinet, Timo Vesala, and
Dario Papale, Springer
3) Agricultural Water Management - Theories and Practices by P.K. Srivastava, M. Gupta, George Tsakiris,
and NevilQuinn, Elsevier

CE 6510 Open Channel Hydraulics and Sediment Transport (3 Credits)

Content: Conservation of mass, momentum and energy; critical flow; channel transitions; uniform flow;
compound channels; gradually varied flow; spatially varied flow; rapidly varied flow; wave propagation and
surge; boundary layer theory; flow in curved channels; hydrodynamic drag and lift; physical properties of
sediment; sediment mixture; terminal fall velocity; sediment threshold; stable channel design; bedload
transport; suspended load transport; total load transport.
Course objective: Students should be able to describe the fundamental principles of open-channel hydraulics
and sediment transport in addition to their role in solving real problems.
Course outcome: Students will have a thorough understanding of the open-channel hydraulics and mechanics
of sediment transport.
References:
1) V. T. Chow, Open-channel hydraulics, McGraw-Hill Book Company, New York, 1959.
2) S. Dey, Fluvial hydrodynamics: hydrodynamic and sediment transport phenomena, Springer-Verlag,
Germany, 2014.

CE 6530 Groundwater Modeling (3 Credits)

Content: Governing equations for groundwater flow; Boundary conditions; Estimation of source and sink
components; Well Hydraulics, Unsaturated flow modeling, Model execution and calibration process; Special
needs for transient simulations; Introduction to particle tracking of groundwater flow; Groundwater recharge
estimation techniques, Contaminant transport in groundwater
Course objective: To understand the hydrogeology of a region using geophysical experiments, analyse hydraulic
and storage properties of the aquifers, numerically simulate flow and transport in groundwater, design
methodologies of groundwater conservation
Course outcome: At the end of the course, the student will be able to understand groundwater flow and
transport principles for use with conservation and management

References:
1) Freeze, R.A. and Cherry, J.A., 1979. Groundwater: Englewood Cliffs. New Jersey.
2) Bear, J. and Cheng, A.H.D., 2010. Modeling groundwater flow and contaminant transport (Vol. 23).
Springer Science & Business Media
3) Batu, V., 1998. Aquifer hydraulics: a comprehensive guide to hydrogeologic data analysis. John Wiley &
Sons.
4) Schwartz, F.W. and Zhang, H., 2002. Fundamentals of ground water. John Wiley & Sons.

CE 6501 Applied Computational Laboratory (2 Credits)

Content: Summary measures; Graphical data analysis; Probability; Probability distributions; Uncertainty
Description; Hypothesis tests; Correlation; Linear regression; Introduction to time series modeling, principal
component analysis and artificial neural network; Hands on R.
Course objective: To Introduce different statistical topics and get hands on R
Course outcome: At the end of the course, the students are expected to familiarize with various statistical
techniques that help them with their research as well as to understand advanced techniques. In addition, the
students develop their R programming skills.
References:
1) Helsel, D.R., Hirsch, R.M., Ryberg, K.R., Archfield, S.A., and Gilroy, E.J., 2020, Statistical methods in
water resources: U.S. Geological Survey Techniques and Methods, book 4, chapter A3, 458 p.,
https://doi.org/10.3133/tm4a3
2) Daniel S Wilks, 2019, Statistical Methods in the Atmospheric Sciences, Elsevier
3) Heumann, Schomaker and Shalabh, 2017, Introduction to Statistics and Data Analysis, Springer
CE 6511 Hydraulic and Hydrologic Simulation Laboratory (2 Credits)
Content: Working with open source hydraulic and hydrologic softwares. Hydrologic simulation with SWAT,
Groundwater simulation using MODFLOW (flow and transport modeling), Design of water distribution system
using EPANET, Flood simulation and inundation mapping using HEC-HMS
Course objective: To give an overview of design methodologies, functionalities, and working of various hydraulic
and hydrologic softwares with case studies and hands-on training
Course outcome: At the end of the course, the student will be able to use various hydraulic and hydrologic tools
to solve real world problems
References:
User manuals of respective softwares

CE 6610 Remote Sensing and GIS applications to Civil Engineering (3 Credits)

Content: Introduction, Principles of EM radiation, spectral signatures, image interpretation, processing,
analysis, and classification, fundamentals of GIS, map projections, GIS analysis, and editing, RS applications in
water resources and agriculture, GIS applications in water resources, agriculture, and environmental
management
Course objective: To introduce RS and GIS principles and tools, discuss the applications of RS and GIS in water
resources and agriculture with case studies
Course outcome: At the end of the course, the student is expected to apply RS and GIS principles and software
to solve water resources problems (associated with spatial datasets and models)
References:
1) Introduction to Remote Sensing by James P. Campbell and Randolph H. Winne, The Guilford Press
2) Fundamentals of GIS by Michael N Demers, Wley

CE 6620 Water Resources Systems Planning and Management (3 Credits)

Content: Concept of system and system analysis, Dynamic programming, economic considerations in water
resources systems, multi objective programming, reservoir systems and operations, applications of linear and
dynamic programming in water resources, modeling tools for sustainable management
Course objective: This course introduces the systems techniques in water resources for effective planning and
management, with potential applications to real systems
Course outcome: At the end of this course, the student is expected to apply linear programming, dynamic
programming, and stochastic optimization techniques to solve real world water resources problems
References:
1) Water Resources systems : Modeling techniques and analysis by S Vedula and P P Mujumdar, Tata-
McGraw Hill Publishers

CE 6630 Water Quality Modeling (3 Credits)

Content: Water quality standards, Reaction kinetics, Mathematical modeling of completely and incompletely
mixed systems, Steady state and transient solutions, numerical methods, Modeling water quality in rivers,
lakes, estuaries and groundwater systems, modeling dissolved oxygen and pathogen transport
Course objective: To learn the basics of modeling the water quality of rivers, lakes, estuaries and groundwater
systems.
Course outcome: The students will be able to evaluate the water quality of rivers, lakes, estuaries and
groundwater systems and suggest optimal loading to meet the water quality criteria.
References:
1) Chapra, S.C., 2008. Surface water-quality modeling. Waveland press.
2) Chin, D.A., 2012. Water-quality engineering in natural systems: fate and transport processes in the
water environment. John Wiley & Sons.

CE 6640 Multiphase flow in porous media (3 Credits)

Content: REV concept, Capillarity, Governing equations of multiphase flow, numerical schemes, Buckley-
Leverett theory, 1D and 2D simulation of two-phase flow and transport
Course objective: To learn the fundamental concepts of multiphase flow and transport in porous media
Course outcome: The students will be able to solve the two-phase flow and transport in soil.
References:
1) Pinder, G.F. and Gray, W.G., 2008. Essentials of multiphase flow and transport in porous media. John
Wiley & Sons.
2) Wu, Y.S., 2015. Multiphase fluid flow in porous and fractured reservoirs. Gulf professional publishing.

CE 6650 Hydraulic Transients (3 Credits)

Content: Design of pipelines, pumps, and valves, Governing equations for transient flows, rigid and elastic
theories, pressure wave propagation, solution strategies: method of characteristics, numerical solutions,
boundary conditions - applications and case studies; surge analysis, controlling transients, column separation
Course objective: Understand governing continuity and momentum equations for unsteady conditions and
discuss analytical solution strategies, To analyse pressure mains and hydraulic systems subjected to unsteady
flow conditions, understand the functioning of various surge protection devices
Course outcome: At the end of the course, the student is expected to perform surge analysis in hydraulic systems

References:
1) Hydraulics of Pipelines by J. Paul Tullis, John Wiley & Sons
2) Applied Hydraulic Transients by M. Hanif Choudhry, Springer

CE 6660 Hydroclimatology (3 Credits)

Content: Atmosphere; Ocean; Hydrologic cycle; Spatial and temporal variations; Atmospheric circulations;
Tropical weather and climate systems; Monsoons; Teleconnections; Floods; Droughts; Introduction to
Principal Component Analysis and Cluster analysis;

Course objective: Introduce students to key components of hydrology with emphasis on climate as well as
advanced statistical techniques.
Course outcome: At the end of the course, the student will be able to have a better understanding of interactions
between hydrology and climate as well as application of advanced statistical techniques to analyze interactions
among hydroclimatological processes.
References:
1) Thomas Kerry, 2013, Climate Variability, Princeton University
2) Roger G. Barry and Richard J. Chorley, 2009, Atmosphere, Weather and Climate, Routledge
3) Daniel S Wilks, 2019, Statistical Methods in the Atmospheric Sciences, Elsevier
4) Duan, Pappenberger, Wood, Cloke, Schaake, 2019, Handbook of hydrometeorological ensemble
forecasting, Springer

CE 6670 Advanced Statistical Methods in Hydrology (3 Credits)

Content: Parametric - and non-parametric methods; Probability distributions; Time series modeling; Principal
Component Analysis; Cluster analysis; Neural Networks; Ensemble Forecasting techniques
Course objective: Introduce students to various advanced statistical techniques in the context of applications to
hydroclimatological variables
Course outcome: At the end of the course, students will have learned various statistical techniques for
hydroclimate related applications.
References:
1) Daniel S Wilks, 2019, Statistical Methods in the Atmospheric Sciences, Elsevier
2) Duan, Pappenberger, Wood, Cloke, Schaake, 2019, Handbook of hydrometeorological ensemble
forecasting, Springer
3) Kumar, P., J. Alameda, P. Bajscy, M. Folk and M. Markus, 2005, Hydroinformatics: Data Integrative
Methods in Computation, Analysis and Modeling, Taylor and Francis,
CE 6680 Fluvial Hydraulics (3 Credits)
Content: Turbulence in fluvial systems; Reynolds-averaged Navier–Stokes equations; shear-stress in steady-
uniform flow; Prandtl’s mixing length theory; classification of flow field; velocity distribution; turbulence
intensity; secondary currents; isotropic turbulence; Kolmogorov hypotheses; turbulence induced sediment
transport; fluvial bedforms; mathematical models; bed features in gravel bed streams; concepts of meandering
and braiding; local scour; model studies.
Course objective: Students should be able to describe the principles of river processes, turbulence mechanisms
and their mathematical modelling.
Course outcome: Students will have a thorough understanding of the fluvial hydraulics.
References:
1) S. Dey, Fluvial hydrodynamics: hydrodynamic and sediment transport phenomena, Springer-Verlag,
Germany, 2014.

CE 6690 Integrated River Basin Management (3 Credits)

Content: Introduction to integrated approach; land drainage schemes; surface and subsurface drainage in
coastal and interior basins; design of water conservation and harvesting structures; determination of design
storm and design flood for spillways and other outlet structures; flood routing; flood control through single and
multipurpose reservoir operation; soil erosion and salinity; control measures for erosion.
Course objective: Students should be able to describe the fundamental principles and design components of the
river basin system.
Course outcome: Students will have a thorough understanding of the integrated river basin management.
References:
1) B. C. Mal, Introduction to soil and water conservation engineering, Kalyani Publishers, 2005.
2) K. Subramanya, Engineering hydrology, Tata McGraw-Hill, 1996.

CE 6691 Design of Water Distribution and Sewerage systems (3 Credits)

Content: Hydraulics of pipes and sewers, Analysis and design of water distribution systems, quantity and
quality, wastewater collection and conveyance systems, design of sewerage network.
Course objective: To get acquainted with the design principles of water distribution and sewerage systems.
Solving a few case studies using WaterGEMS, StormCADm and SewerCAD
Course outcome: At the end of the course, the student will be able to independently design the water
distribution, storm distribution, and sewerage systems
References:
1) Mays, L.W., 2000. Water distribution systems handbook. McGraw-Hill
2) Savić, D.A. and Banyard, J.K. eds., 2011. Water distribution systems. Thomas Telford Ltd.
3) Larry W. Mays, 2001. Stormwater Collection Systems Design Handbook, McGRAW-HILL
 2 Year MTech. Specialization: Environment Engineering

Course Number Course Title Credits

Semester – 1
CE 5110 Physico-chemical Processes in Water and 3
Wastewater Engineering
CE 5120 Air Pollution and Control 3
CEXXXX Elective – 1 2
CEXXXX Elective – 2 3
CE 6501 Applied Computational Laboratory 2
Total Credits (Semester – 1) 13
Semester – 2
CE 5210 Bio chemical Processes in water and waste 3
water engineering
CE 5220 Solid Waste management 3
CEXXXX Elective – 3 3
CE 6511 Advanced environmental Lab 2
CE5106 Industrial Seminar 1
LA5108 English Communication 1
Total Credits (Semester – 2) 13
Semester – 3
CE 6015 Master’s Thesis 12
Semester – 4
CE 6025 Master’s Thesis 12

Total Credits (Semesters 1 to 4) 50

List of Elective Courses

ME 5010 Mathematical Methods for Engineers* 3

CE 6540 Contaminant Hydrology and Remediation 3
CE 6550 Environmental Chemistry & Microbiology # 3
CE 6560 Physico-chemical Process 3
CE 6570 Environmental Impact Assessment 3
CE 6580 Solid & Hazardous Waste Management 3
CE 6590 Industrial Waste Management 3
CE 6610 Remote Sensing & GIS applications to Civil Engineering 3
CE 6620 Water Resources Systems Planning and Management 3
CE 6630 Open Channel Hydraulics 3
CE 6640 Irrigation and Watershed Management 3
CE 6650 Hydrogeology 3
CH5020 Advanced Transport Phenomena 3
CH 5050 Computational Methods for Engineers 3
CE5110: Physico-chemical Processes in Water and Wastewater Engineering (3 credits):
Water and Wastewater quality; water purification in natural systems, screening, coagulation and flocculation,
sedimentation, filtration ion exchange and adsorption, water stabilization, disinfection, aeration and gas transfer,
Membrane processes: Reverse osmosis, ultrafiltration, electrodialysis, desalination, emerging contaminants

Learning Objective:
Introduction to the preliminary topics of water and wastewater characterization, quantitation, and population
projection
Understand the different physico-chemical unit operations and unit processes in terms of principles, analysis and
design
Course Outcome:
The student will have a thorough understanding of physico-chemical treatment of water and wastewater
References:
Physical-Chemical Treatment of Water and Wastewater: Arcadio P. Sincero Sr. and Gregoria A. Sincero, IWA
Publishing
Wastewater Engineering: Treatment, Disposal, and Reuse: Metcalf & Eddy, Inc. (1991). McGraw-Hill, New York,.
Tom Reynolds and Paul Richards, Unit Operations and Processes in Environmental Engineering, Cengage Learning

CE5120: Air Pollution & Control (3 credits):

Introduction, Atmosphere and its characteristics, sources and effects of air pollution, meteorological aspects of
air pollutant dispersion, air pollution sampling and measurement, air pollution control methods and equipment,
control of particulate and gaseous pollutants, atmospheric chemistry.
Learning Objective:
Obtain an understanding of the basics of atmospheric circulation, dispersion, the process of conceptualization
and solving problems of pollutant transport, and air pollution control equipment and their design aspects.

Course Outcome:
Students obtain a basic understanding of air pollution and control, and have an increased ability to access and
comprehend future new material as per their requirements.

References:
1. Introduction of Atmospheric Chemistry, by Daniel Jacob. Princeton University Press, 1999.
2. Air Pollution Control Technology Handbook, 2nd edition, by Karl Schnelle, Russell Dunn, Mary Ternes,
CRC Press, 2016.
3.
CE5210: Bio-chemical Processes in Water and Wastewater Engineering (3 credits):
Basics of microbiology, stoichiometry and bacterial energetic, microbial kinetics, wastewater and water
treatment microbiology. Material balance, flow models and reactors; enzyme kinetics; aerobic suspended growth
processes, aerobic attached growth processes, anaerobic processes; lagoons and natural treatment systems;
nutrient removal; effluent reuse/disposal; sludge processing and application of bio-solids; drinking water
treatment using biological processes.
Learning Objective:
Understand the potential and necessity of biological treatment.
Familiarize with wastewater microbiology and enzyme-mediated processes.
Determine the stoichiometric and kinetic parameters of enzymatic-mediated processes.
Study the design principle of biological treatment processes
Course Outcome:
Upon completion of the course, the students should be able to design and critically assess different types of
biological wastewater treatment systems.

References:
Wastewater Engineering: Treatment, Disposal, and Reuse: Metcalf & Eddy, Inc. (1991). McGraw-Hill, New York.
Tom Reynolds and Paul Richards, Unit Operations and Processes in Environmental Engineering, Cengage Learning
C.P.L. Grady et al., Biological Wastewater Treatment , IWA
Rittmann & McCarty, Environmental Biotechnology: Principles and Applications, McGraw-Hill
A G Marangoni, Enzyme Kinetics: A Modern Approach, Wiley

CE5220: Solid Waste Management (3 credits):

Introduction-Integrated solid waste management, municipal solid waste characteristics and quantities, refuse
collection system, refuse processing, material separation, energy recovery, biochemical processes. Landfill-
planning, design, and operation. Special wastes- batteries, computer, and other electronic wastes.
References:
Tchobanoglous et al., Integrated Solid Waste Management, : engineering principles and management issues,
McGraw-Hill, 1993
Amalendu B, Design of landfills and integrated solid waste management, Hoboken, N.J. : John Wiley & Sons, INC;
c2004
Tchobanoglous et al.Handbook of solid waste management, New York : McGraw-Hill, 2002
CPHEEO Manual on Municipal Solid Waste Management
John Pichtel, Waste Management Practices Municipal, Hazardous, and Industrial, Second Edition, CRC Press, 2014
Learning Objectives
Examine the characteristics of solid waste, collection systems and the management hierarchy
Provide knowledge on resource recovery from waste and waste to energy aspects
Design aspects of solid waste management as per regulatory standards
Course Outcome
The students will learn the basic concepts, design, deeper insights, and regulations in solid waste management

CE5211: Advanced Environmental Lab (2 credits):

Full introduction to sophisticated lab equipment; Fundamentals behind measurements; Clean practices; Quality
assurance and quality control; Students perform experiments independently on each instrument under faculty
supervision.
Learning Objective:
Familiarize students with the principles and the operation of the instruments that are used for conducting high-
end research in the area of Environmental Engineering and Science.
Course Outcome:
Upon completion of the course, the students should be able to safely handle the state-of-the-art instruments and
identify/assess, to some extent, the cause of any operation-related issues.

References:
1. Trace environmental quantitative analysis: Principles, techniques and applications, 2 nd edition. 2005.
Paul R. Locont. CRC Press.
2. Field Sampling: Principles and Practices in Environmental Analysis. 2004. Alfred R.Conklin Jr. CRC Press.
 3. Advanced Environmental Monitoring. 2008. Young Kim and Ulrich Platt. Springer publishers.

CE 6501 Applied Computational Laboratory (2 Credits)

Content: Summary measures; Graphical data analysis; Probability; Probability distributions; Uncertainty
Description; Hypothesis tests; Correlation; Linear regression; Introduction to time series modeling, principal
component analysis and artificial neural network; Hands on R.
References:
1. Statistical Methods in Water Resources by Helsel and Hirsch
2. Statistical Methods in the Atmospheric Sciences by Wilks
3. Introduction to Statistics and Data Analysis by Heumann, Schomaker and Shalabh

CE 6691 Design of Water Distribution and Sewerage systems (3 Credits)

Content: Hydraulics of pipes and sewers, Analysis and design of water distribution systems, quantity and quality,
wastewater collection and conveyance systems, design of sewerage network.
References:
1. Mays, L.W., 2000. Water distribution systems handbook. McGraw-Hill
2. Savić, D.A. and Banyard, J.K. eds., 2011. Water distribution systems. Thomas Telford Ltd.
3. Larry W. Mays, 2001. Stormwater Collection Systems Design Handbook, McGRAW-HILL

CE 6540: Contaminant Hydrology and Remediation:

Introduction, types of contaminants, point and non-point sources, and basics of contaminant transport
phenomena in natural systems such as diffusion, dispersion, advection, adsorption, sources and sinks. Governing
equations for flow and transport in surface and subsurface waters, physical, chemical and biological process
models, simplified models for lakes, streams, and estuaries. Numerical models: FDM and Finite volume
techniques, explicit vs. implicit methods, numerical errors, and stability. Introduction to remediation
technologies, principles of remediation, site characterization, soil vapour extraction, Soil Flushing,
Stabilization/Solidification, electrokinetic remediation, thermal desorption, vitrification, bioremediation,
Phytoremediation, pump and treat system, Solvent Vapor Extraction, Air, Funnel and Gate Systems, permeable
treatment walls, natural attenuation, remedy selection and risk assessment.
Learning Objective:
To study different processes of fate and transport of various organic and inorganic compounds
To developing conceptual models for the transport of pollutants in aquatic ecosystems
Developing governing equations for the contaminant transport
To solve the PDEs using numerical methods
To study different remedial measures for contaminated sites
Course Outcome:
The student will be able to model fate and transport of pollutants in an aquatic environment. They can develop
a remedial strategies for different contaminated sites
References:
Environmental Modeling: Fate and Transport of Pollutants in Water, Air, and Soil by Jerald L. Schnoor, Wiley-
Interscience; 1 edition (October 4, 1996)
Surface Water-Quality Modeling Steven C.Chapra, Waveland Pr Inc (December 31, 2008)
Contaminant hydrogeology by C.W. Fetter, Waveland Pr Inc; 2 edition (August 30, 2008)
Groundwater reactive transport models by Fan Zang et al., Bethom Books
Physical and Chemical Hydrogeology, Domenico P.A. and F.W. Schwartz, 2nd Edition, published by Wiley
Numerical solutions of partial differential equations Finite difference methods G.D.Smith, Clarendon Press, 1978
Applied Numerical methods for partial differential equations Chung-Yau Lam, Prentice Hall, 1994
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CE 5130: Environmental Impact Assessment and Sustainability:

Principles of EIA, Baseline Studies, Methodologies in EIA, Uncertainties in EIA, Impact Identification, Public
Participation in EIA, Prediction and Assessment of Impact on Environment, Monitoring and Auditing of Impacts,
Reviewing EIA, Case Studies. Overview and Need of Sustainable Development, Sustainable Development Goals
2035. Impact Assessment as a Tool for Sustainable Development, Energy and Environmental Problems, Indicators
of Sustainable Development, Mass Balance and the Footprint Concept, Waste Management and Material Life
Cycles, Introduction to LCA softwares, Ecological Design. Circular Economy – Principles, Models and Indicators.
Challenges and Opportunities for Sustainable Development.
Learning Objectives
Understand the principles and steps in conducting environmental impact assessment
Learn the interlink sustainable development and environmental engineering
Familiarize with the concepts of life cycle impact analysis and the components of sustainability
Develop the skills in selecting and analyzing the sustainability indicators for real problems
Course Outcome
The students will acquire knowledge on impact assessment and sustainability in environmental engineering
perspectives
References
Larry W C, Environmental Impact Assessment, McGraw Hill 1996
Ministry of Environment and Forest, Government of India, Acts, Rules,Guidelines, Notifications on EIA
Bradley A S, Adebayo A O, Maria P, Engineering Applications in Sustainable Design and Development, Cengage
Learning 2016
Peter P R, Kazi J, John A B, An introduction to sustainable development, Glen Educational Foundation, Inc 2008
Jeffrey D S, The Age of Sustainable Development, Columbia University Press 2015
United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs: Sustainable Development https://sdgs.un.org/

CE 5230: Industrial & Hazardous Waste Management:

Types of industries and industrial waste characteristics; management strategies for pollution prevention and
waste minimization; waste water treatability assessment; treatment of industrial wastewater-equalization,
neutralization, solids separation and handling, removal of FOG, removal of organic and inorganic constituents;
process instrumentation and control. Principles of hazardous waste management, identification of hazardous
waste, policy and regulatory requirement, treatment and disposal, hazardous waste site clean-up technologies.
Learning Objective:
Identify industrial wastes and it treatability
Management, treatment and disposal of industrial waste water
Management of industrial and hazardous waste
Design of Treatment Storage Disposal Facility for Hazardous waste management
Course Outcome:
The student will have a thorough understanding of industrial and hazardous waste management and treatment
of industrial waste waters
Books:
1.Industrial Water Pollution Control, Eckenfelder
2. John Pichtel Waste Management Practices CRC Press, Taylor and Francis Group 2005.
3. LaGrega, M.D.Buckingham,P.L. and Evans, J.C. Hazardous Waste Management, McGraw Hill International
Editions, New York, 1994.
4. Richard J. Watts, Hazardous Wastes - Sources, Pathways, Receptors John Wiley and Sons, New York, 1997.