SCHOOL OF CIVIL ENGINEERING

M. Tech. Structural Engineering

(M.Tech. MST)

Curriculum
(2019-2020 admitted students)
VISION STATEMENT OF VELLORE INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY

Transforming life through excellence in education and research.

MISSION STATEMENT OF VELLORE INSTITUTE OF

TECHNOLOGY

World class Education: Excellence in education, grounded in ethics and

critical thinking, for improvement of life.
Cutting edge Research: An innovation ecosystem to extend knowledge and
solve critical problems.
Impactful People: Happy, accountable, caring and effective workforce and
students.
Rewarding Co-creations: Active collaboration with national & international
industries & universities for productivity and economic development.
Service to Society: Service to the region and world through knowledge and
compassion.

VISION STATEMENT OF THE SCHOOL OF CIVIL ENGINEERING

• To be internationally recognized for ground-breaking contributions,

exceptional leadership, strong commitment to creative problem-solving
and professional integrity.

MISSION STATEMENT OF THE SCHOOL OF CIVIL ENGINEERING

 The School of Civil Engineering inspires and nurtures innovative leaders.

 Preparedness to address the complex societal-scale challenges in areas of
resilient infrastructure, smart and sustainable cities, water and energy
security, climate change, mobility of goods and people, and
environmental protection.
 Pioneering the emerging skills in Civil Engineering.

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PROGRAMME EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES (PEOs)

1. Graduates will be engineering practitioners and leaders, who

would help solve industry’s technological problems.

2. Graduates will be engineering professionals, innovators or

entrepreneurs engaged in technology development, technology
deployment, or engineering system implementation in industry.

3. Graduates will function in their profession with social awareness

and responsibility.

4. Graduates will interact with their peers in other disciplines in

industry and society and contribute to the economic growth of
the country.

5. Graduates will be successful in pursuing higher studies in

engineering or management.

6. Graduates will pursue career paths in teaching or research.

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PROGRAMME OUTCOMES (POs)

PO_01: Having an ability to apply mathematics and science in engineering

Applications

PO_03: Having an ability to design a component or a product applying all the

relevant standards and with realistic constraints, including public
health, safety, culture, society and environment
PO_04: Having an ability to design and conduct experiments, as well as to
analyse and interpret data, and synthesis of information
PO_05: Having an ability to use techniques, skills, resources and modern
engineering and IT tools necessary for engineering practice
PO_06: Having problem solving ability- to assess social issues (societal, health,
safety, legal and cultural) and engineering problems
PO_07: Having adaptive thinking and adaptability in relation to environmental
context and sustainable development
PO_08: Having a clear understanding of professional and ethical responsibility

PO_11: Having a good cognitive load management skills related to project

management and finance

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ADDITIONAL PROGRAMME OUTCOMES (APOs)

APO_02: Having Sense-Making Skills of creating unique insights in what

is being seen or observed (Higher level thinking skills which
cannot be codified)

APO_03: Having design thinking capability

APO_04: Having computational thinking (Ability to translate vast data in
to abstract concepts and to understand database reasoning)

APO_07: Having critical thinking and innovative skills

APO_08: Having a good digital footprint

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PROGRAMME SPECIFIC OUTCOMES (PSOs)

On completion of M. Tech. (Structural Engineering) programme,

graduates will be able to

PSO_01: Analyse and design reinforced concrete structures and steel

structures as per the standard design of codes.
PSO_02: Address the societal needs by interdisciplinary approach
through advanced courses and get exposed to the latest
technologies to be industry ready or to pursue advanced
research.
PSO_03: Independently carry out research / investigation to solve
practical problems and write / present a substantial technical
report / document.

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CREDIT STRUCTURE

Category-wise Credit distribution

Category Credits
University core (UC) 27
Programme core (PC) 19
Programme elective (PE) 18
University elective (UE) 6
Bridge course (BC)
Total credits 70

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DETAILED CURRICULUM
University Core
S. Course
Course Title L T P J C
No. Code
1. MAT5005 Advanced Mathematical Methods 3 0 0 0 3
2. ENG5001 Fundamentals of Communication Skills 0 0 2 0 1
3. ENG5002 Professional and Communication Skills 0 0 2 0 1
4. FRE5001 Francais fonctionnel 2 0 0 0 2
5. GER5001 Deutsch fuer Anfaenger 2 0 0 0 2
6. STS5001 Essentials of Business Etiquettes 3 0 0 0 1
7. STS 5002 Preparing for Industry 3 0 0 0 1

8. Science, Engineering and Technology

SET5001 0 0 0 0 2
Project – I

9. Science, Engineering and Technology

SET 5002 0 0 0 0 2
Project – II
10. CLE6099 Master's Thesis 0 0 0 0 16

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Programme Core

S. Course
Course Title L T P J C
No. Code
1. CLE5001 Theory of Elasticity and Plasticity 3 0 0 0 3
2. Design of Concrete Structural
CLE5002 3 0 0 4 4
Systems
3. CLE5003 3 2 0 0 4
Structural Dynamics
4. CLE6014 2 2 2 0 4
Finite Element Analysis
5. Advanced Design of Steel
CLE6015 2 2 0 4 4
Structures

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Programme Elective
Sl. Course
Course Title L T P J C
No. Code
1. CLE5010 Matrix Methods of Structural Analysis 2 2 0 0 3
2. CLE5012 Design of Bridges 2 0 0 4 3
3. CLE5013 Experimental Stress Analysis 3 0 0 0 3
4. CLE5014 Machine Foundations 2 2 0 0 3
5. CLE5015 Prefabricated Structures 2 0 0 4 3
6. CLE5016 Stability of Structures 2 2 0 0 3

7. Advanced Concrete Materials and

CLE6001 2 0 0 4 3
Technology
8. CLE6002 Advanced Foundation Design 3 0 0 0 3

9. Repair and Rehabilitation of

CLE6004 3 0 0 0 3
Structures
10. CLE6016 Prestressed Concrete Structures 2 2 0 0 3
11. CLE6017 Earthquake Resistant Design 2 0 0 4 3

12. Application of Numerical Methods in

CLE6018 2 2 0 0 3
Structural Engineering
13. CLE6019 Theory and Design of Plates and Shells 2 2 0 0 3
14. CLE6020 Analysis and Design of Tall Structures 2 0 0 4 3
15. CLE6021 Structural Optimization 3 0 0 0 3
16. CLE6022 Urban Planning and Sustainability 3 0 0 0 3
17. CLE6023 Offshore Structures 2 2 0 0 3
18. CLE6024 Energy Efficient Buildings 3 0 0 0 3

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 MAT5005 Advanced Mathematical Methods L T P J C
3 0 0 0 3
Pre-requisite None Syllabus version
1.0
Course Objectives:
1. Provide the students with sufficient exposure to advanced mathematical methods
and tools that are relevant to engineering research.
2. Improving the computational skills of students by giving sufficient knowledge of
analytical and numerical techniques useful for solving problems arising in
Mechanical Engineering.
3. Imparting the knowledge of real time applications of Autonomous systems, Non-
linear systems of ordinary differential equations and partial differential equations.

Expected Course Outcomes:

At the end of the course students are able to
1. Distinguish and analyse a variety of tools for solving linear systems and finding
eigenvalues of these systems.
2. Derive and use the numerical techniques needed for the solution of a given engineering
problems
3. Understand and correlate the analytical and numerical methods
4. Demonstrate their ability to write coherent mathematical proofs and scientific
arguments needed to communicate the results obtained from differential equation
models.
5. Demonstrate the understanding of how physical phenomena are modelled by partial
differential equations

Student Learning Outcomes (SLO) 7,9,18

[7] Having computational thinking
[9] Having problem solving ability-solving social issues and engineering problems
[18] Having critical thinking and innovative skills

Module:1 Eigenvalue Problems 5 hours

Standard Eigen value problems–Eigenvalues and Eigenvectors–Gerschgorin Circles
theorem–Rutishauser method, Power method, Inverse Power method.

Module:2 Iteration Methods 6 hours

Sturm sequence, Jacobi method, Given’s method, Householder method, Deflation, Lanczo’s
method.

Module:3 Calculus of Variations 9 hours

Euler-Lagrange’s equation –Isoperimetric problems, Rayleigh–Ritz method - Galerkin
method.

Module:4 System of First Order Ordinary 6 hours

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 Differential Equations
Linear Systems - Homogeneous linear systems with constant coefficients - Autonomous
systems - Phase Plane Phenomena - Critical Points - Stability for linear systems.

Module:5 Nonlinear systems 6 hours

Simple critical points of nonlinear systems-Stability by Liapunov’s method –
Non- Linear Mechanics: Conservative systems.

Module:6 Partial Differential Equations 5 hours

Classification of Second-Order Partial Differential Equations, Significance of
characteristic curves, Canonical Form, Sturm–Liouville problems and Eigen function
expansions.

Module:7 Wave equation 6 hours

Displacements in a long string – a long string under its weight – a bar with prescribed force
on one end – free vibrations of a string. Method of Separation of variables, Solution by
method of Laplace transforms

Module:8 Contemporary Issues 2 hours

Industry Expert Lecture

Total Lecture hours: 45 hours

Text Book(s)
1 Differential Equations: Theory, Technique and Practice, G.F. Simmons, S. G. Krantz,
Tata Mc GrawHill Publishing, 2007. (Topics from Chapters 10, 11)
2 Elements of Partial differential equations, Ian N. Sneddon, Dover Publications, New
York, 2006. (Topics from Chapters 3, 5)
3 Numerical Methods for Scientific and Engineering Computation, M. K. Jain, S. R. K.
Iyengar, R. K. Jain, New Age International publishers, 7th edition, New Delhi, 2019.
(Topics from Chapter 3, 7)
4 Introductory Methods of Numerical Analysis, S. S. Sastry, PHI Pvt. Ltd., 5th Edition,
New Delhi, 2015. (Topics from Chapter 11)
5 The Calculus of Variations, Bruce van Brunt, Springer, 2004. (Topics from Chapters 2,
4, 5)
Reference Books
1 Differential Equations and Dynamical Systems, Lawrence Perko, 3rd ed., Springer-
Verlag, 2001.
2 An introduction to Ordinary Differential Equations, James C. Robinson, Cambridge
University Press, New York, 2008 (4th print).
3 Elementary Applied Partial Differential Equations, Richard Haberman, Prentice Hall
International, 1998.
4 Numerical Analysis, R. L. Burden and J. D. Faires, 10th Edition, Cengage Learning,
India edition, 2015.

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 Mode of Evaluation:
Continuous Assessment Tests, Final Assessment Test, Digital Assignments, Quizzes.
Recommended by Board of Studies 09-03-2016
Approved by Academic Council No. 40 Date 18-03-2016

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Course code Course title L T P J C
ENG5001 Fundamentals of Communication Skills 0 0 2 0 1
Pre-requisite Not cleared EPT (English Proficiency Test) Syllabus version
v. 1.0
Course Objectives:
1. To enable learners learn basic communication skills - Listening, Speaking, Reading and Writing
2. To help learners apply effective communication in social and academic context
3. To make students comprehend complex English language through listening and reading
Expected Course Outcome:
1. Enhance the listening and comprehension skills of the learners
2.Acquire speaking skills to express their thoughts freely and fluently
3.Learn strategies for effective reading
4. Write grammatically correct sentences in general and academic writing
5. Develop technical writing skills like writing instructions, transcoding etc.,
Student Learning Outcomes (SLO): 18, 20
18. Having critical thinking and innovative skills
20. Having a good digital footprint
Module:1 Listening 8 hours
Understanding Conversation
Listening to Speeches
Listening for Specific Information
Module:2 Speaking 4 hours
Exchanging Information
Describing Activities, Events and Quantity
Module:3 Reading 6 hours
Identifying Information
Inferring Meaning
Interpreting text
Module:4 Writing: Sentence 8hours
Basic Sentence Structure
Connectives
Transformation of Sentences
Synthesis of Sentences
Module:5 Writing: Discourse 4hours
Instructions
Paragraph
Transcoding

Total Lecture hours: 30 hours

Text Book(s)
1. Redston, Chris, Theresa Clementson, and Gillie Cunningham. Face2face Upper
Intermediate Student's Book. 2013, Cambridge University Press.
Reference Books
1 Chris Juzwiak .Stepping Stones: A guided approach to writing sentences and Paragraphs
(Second Edition), 2012, Library of Congress.

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2. Clifford A Whitcomb & Leslie E Whitcomb, Effective Interpersonal and Team
Communication Skills for Engineers, 2013, John Wiley & Sons, Inc., Hoboken: New Jersey.
3. ArunPatil, Henk Eijkman &Ena Bhattacharya, New Media Communication Skills for
Engineers and IT Professionals,2012, IGI Global, Hershey PA.
4. Judi Brownell, Listening: Attitudes, Principles and Skills, 2016, 5th Edition, Routledge:USA
5. John Langan, Ten Steps to Improving College Reading Skills, 2014, 6th Edition, Townsend
Press:USA
6. Redston, Chris, Theresa Clementson, and Gillie Cunningham. Face2face Upper
Intermediate Teacher's Book. 2013, Cambridge University Press.

Authors, book title, year of publication, edition number, press, place

Mode of Evaluation: CAT / Assignment / Quiz / FAT / Project / Seminar
List of Challenging Experiments (Indicative)
1. Familiarizing students to adjectives through brainstorming adjectives
with all letters of the English alphabet and asking them to add an 2 hours
adjective that starts with the first letter of their name as a prefix.

2. Making students identify their peer who lack Pace, Clarity and Volume 4 hours
during presentation and respond using Symbols.
3. Using Picture as a tool to enhance learners speaking and writing skills 2 hours
4. Using Music and Songs as tools to enhance pronunciation in the target 4 hours
language / Activities through VIT Community Radio
5. Making students upload their Self- introduction videos in Vimeo.com 4 hours
6. Brainstorming idiomatic expressions and making them use those in to their 4 hours
writings and day to day conversation
7. Making students Narrate events by adding more descriptive adjectives and 4 hours
add flavor to their language / Activities through VIT Community Radio
8 Identifying the root cause of stage fear in learners and providing remedies 4 hours
to make their presentation better
9 Identifying common Spelling & Sentence errors in Letter Writing and other 2 hours
day to day conversations
10. Discussing FAQ’s in interviews with answers so that the learner gets a 2 hours
better insight in to interviews / Activities through VIT Community Radio
Total Laboratory Hours 30 hours
Mode of evaluation: Online Quizzes, Presentation, Role play, Group Discussions, Assignments,
Mini Project
Recommended by Board of Studies 22-07-2017
Approved by Academic Council No. 46 Date 24-8-2017

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Course code Course title L T P J C
ENG5002 Professional and Communication Skills 0 0 2 0 1
Pre-requisite ENG5001 Syllabus version
v. 1.1
Course Objectives:
1. To enable students to develop effective Language and Communication Skills
2. To enhance students’ Personal and Professional skills
3. To equip the students to create an active digital footprint
Expected Course Outcome:
1. Improve inter-personal communication skills
2. Develop problem solving and negotiation skills
3. Learn the styles and mechanics of writing research reports
4. Cultivate better public speaking and presentation skills
5. Apply the acquired skills and excel in a professional environment
Student Learning Outcomes (SLO): 18, 20
18. Critical thinking and innovative skills.
20. Having a good digital footprint
Module:1 Personal Interaction 2hours
Introducing Oneself- one’s career goals
Activity: SWOT Analysis
Module:2 Interpersonal Interaction 2 hours
Interpersonal Communication with the team leader and colleagues at the workplace
Activity: Role Plays/Mime/Skit
Module:3 Social Interaction 2 hours
Use of Social Media, Social Networking, gender challenges
Activity: Creating LinkedIn profile, blogs
Module:4 Résumé Writing 4 hours
Identifying job requirement and key skills
Activity: Prepare an Electronic Résumé
Module:5 Interview Skills 4 hours
Placement/Job Interview, Group Discussions
Activity: Mock Interview and mock group discussion
Module:6 Report Writing 4 hours
Language and Mechanics of Writing
Activity: Writing a Report
Module:7 Study Skills: Note making 2hours
Summarizing the report
Activity: Abstract, Executive Summary, Synopsis
Module:8 Interpreting skills 2 hours
Interpret data in tables and graphs
Activity: Transcoding

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Module:9 Presentation Skills 4 hours
Oral Presentation using Digital Tools
Activity: Oral presentation on the given topic using appropriate non-verbal cues
Module:10 Problem Solving Skills 4 hours
Problem Solving & Conflict Resolution
Activity: Case Analysis of a Challenging Scenario
Total Lecture hours: 30hours

Text Book(s)
1 Bhatnagar Nitin and Mamta Bhatnagar, Communicative English For
Engineers And Professionals, 2010, Dorling Kindersley (India) Pvt. Ltd.
Reference Books
1 Jon Kirkman and Christopher Turk, Effective Writing: Improving Scientific, Technical
and Business Communication, 2015, Routledge
2 Diana Bairaktarova and Michele Eodice, Creative Ways of Knowing in Engineering, 2017,
Springer International Publishing
3 Clifford A Whitcomb & Leslie E Whitcomb, Effective Interpersonal and Team
Communication Skills for Engineers, 2013, John Wiley & Sons, Inc., Hoboken: New Jersey.
4 ArunPatil, Henk Eijkman &Ena Bhattacharya, New Media Communication Skills for
Engineers and IT Professionals,2012, IGI Global, Hershey PA.
Mode of Evaluation: CAT / Assignment / Quiz / FAT / Project / Seminar
List of Challenging Experiments (Indicative)
1. SWOT Analysis – Focus specially on describing two strengths and two 2 hours
weaknesses
2. Role Plays/Mime/Skit -- Workplace Situations 4 hours
3. Use of Social Media – Create a LinkedIn Profile and also write a page or 2 hours
two on areas of interest
4. Prepare an Electronic Résumé and upload the same in vimeo 2 hours
5. Group discussion on latest topics 4 hours
6 Report Writing – Real-time reports 2 hours
7 Writing an Abstract, Executive Summary on short scientific or research 4 hours
articles
8 Transcoding – Interpret the given graph, chart or diagram 2 hours
9 Oral presentation on the given topic using appropriate non-verbal cues 4 hours
10 Problem Solving -- Case Analysis of a Challenging Scenario 4 hours
Total Laboratory Hours 30 hours
Mode of evaluation: : Online Quizzes, Presentation, Role play, Group Discussions, Assignments,
Mini Project
Recommended by Board of Studies 22-07-2017
Approved by Academic Council No. 47 Date 05-10-2017

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Course code FRANCAIS FONCTIONNEL L T P J C
FRE5001 2 0 0 0 2
Pre-requisite Syllabus version
Nil v.1
Course Objectives:
The course gives students the necessary background to:
1. Demonstrate competence in reading, writing, and speaking basic French, including knowledge
of vocabulary (related to profession, emotions, food, workplace, sports/hobbies, classroom and
family).
2. Achieve proficiency in French culture oriented view point.

Expected Course Outcome:

The students will be able to
1. Remember the daily life communicative situations via personal pronouns, emphatic pronouns,
salutations, negations, interrogations etc.
2. Create communicative skill effectively in French language via regular / irregular verbs.
3. Demonstrate comprehension of the spoken / written language in translating simple sentences.
4. Understand and demonstrate the comprehension of some particular new range of unseen
written materials.
5. Demonstrate a clear understanding of the French culture through the language studied.

Student Learning Outcomes (SLO): 9, 10

9 Having problem solving ability- solving social issues and engineering problems
10 Having a clear understanding of professional and ethical responsibility
Module:1 Saluer, Se présenter, Etablir des contacts 3 hours
Les Salutations, Les nombres (1-100), Les jours de la semaine, Les mois de l’année, Les Pronoms Sujets,
Les Pronoms Toniques, La conjugaison des verbes réguliers, La conjugaison des verbes irréguliers- avoir /
être / aller / venir / faire etc.

Module:2 Présenter quelqu’un, Chercher un(e) 3 hours

correspondant(e), Demander des nouvelles d’une
personne.

La conjugaison des verbes Pronominaux, La Négation,

L’interrogation avec ‘Est-ce que ou sans Est-ce que’.

Module:3 Situer un objet ou un lieu, Poser des questions 4 hours

L’article (défini/ indéfini), Les prépositions (à/en/au/aux/sur/dans/avec etc.), L’article contracté, Les heures
en français, La Nationalité du Pays, L’adjectif (La Couleur, l’adjectif possessif, l’adjectif démonstratif/
l’adjectif interrogatif (quel/quelles/quelle/quelles), L’accord des adjectifs avec le nom, L’interrogation
avec Comment/ Combien / Où etc.,

Module:4 Faire des achats, Comprendre un texte court, 6 hours

Demander et indiquer le chemin.
La traduction simple :(français-anglais / anglais –français)

Module:5 Trouver les questions, Répondre aux questions 5 hours

générales en français.
L’article Partitif, Mettez les phrases aux pluriels, Faites une phrase avec les mots donnés, Exprimez les
phrases données au Masculin ou Féminin, Associez les phrases.

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Module:6 Comment ecrire un passage 3 hours
Décrivez :
La Famille /La Maison, /L’université /Les Loisirs/ La Vie quotidienne etc.

Module:7 Comment ecrire un dialogue 4 hours

Dialogue:
a) Réserver un billet de train
b) Entre deux amis qui se rencontrent au café
c) Parmi les membres de la famille
d) Entre le client et le médecin

Module:8 Invited Talk: Native speakers 2 hours

Total Lecture hours: 30 hours

Text Book(s)
1. Echo-1, Méthode de français, J. Girardet, J. Pécheur, Publisher CLE International, Paris 2010.
2 Echo-1, Cahier d’exercices, J. Girardet, J. Pécheur, Publisher CLE International, Paris 2010.
Reference Books
1. CONNEXIONS 1, Méthode de français, Régine Mérieux, Yves Loiseau,Les Éditions Didier, 2004.

2 CONNEXIONS 1, Le cahier d’exercices, Régine Mérieux, Yves Loiseau, Les Éditions Didier, 2004.

3 ALTER EGO 1, Méthode de français, Annie Berthet, Catherine Hugo, Véronique M. Kizirian,
Béatrix Sampsonis, Monique Waendendries , Hachette livre 2006.

Mode of Evaluation: CAT / Assignment / Quiz / FAT

Recommended by Board of Studies
Approved by Academic Council No 41 Date 17-06-2016

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Course code Deutsch für Anfänger L T P J C

GER5001 2 0 0 0 2
Pre-requisite NIL Syllabus version
v.1
Course Objectives:
The course gives students the necessary background to:
1. Enable students to read and communicate in German in their day to day life
2. Become industry-ready
3. Make them understand the usage of grammar in the German Language.

Expected Course Outcome:

The students will be able to
1. Create the basics of German language in their day to day life.
2. Understand the conjugation of different forms of regular/irregular verbs.
3. Understand the rule to identify the gender of the Nouns and apply articles appropriately.
4. Apply the German language skill in writing corresponding letters, E-Mails etc.
5. Create the talent of translating passages from English-German and vice versa and To frame
simple dialogues based on given situations.

Student Learning Outcomes (SLO): 9, 10

9. Having problem solving ability- solving social issues and engineering problems
10. Having a clear understanding of professional and ethical responsibility
Module:1 3 hours
Einleitung, Begrüssungsformen, Landeskunde, Alphabet, Personalpronomen, Verb Konjugation,
Zahlen (1-100), W-fragen, Aussagesätze, Nomen – Singular und Plural
Lernziel:
Elementares Verständnis von Deutsch, Genus- Artikelwörter

Module:2 3 hours
Konjugation der Verben (regelmässig /unregelmässig) die Monate, die Wochentage, Hobbys,
Berufe, Jahreszeiten, Artikel, Zahlen (Hundert bis eine Million), Ja-/Nein- Frage, Imperativ mit
Sie
Lernziel :
Sätze schreiben, über Hobbys erzählen, über Berufe sprechen usw.

Module:3 4 hours
Possessivpronomen, Negation, Kasus- AkkusatitvundDativ (bestimmter, unbestimmterArtikel),
trennnbare verben, Modalverben, Adjektive, Uhrzeit, Präpositionen, Mahlzeiten, Lebensmittel,
Getränke
Lernziel :
Sätze mit Modalverben, Verwendung von Artikel, über Länder und Sprachen sprechen, über eine Wohnung
beschreiben.

Module:4 6 hours
Übersetzungen : (Deutsch – Englisch / Englisch – Deutsch)
Lernziel :

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Grammatik – Wortschatz – Übung

Module:5 5 hours
Leseverständnis,Mindmap machen,Korrespondenz- Briefe, Postkarten, E-Mail
Lernziel :
Wortschatzbildung und aktiver Sprach gebrauch

Module:6 . 3 hours
Aufsätze :
Meine Universität, Das Essen, mein Freund oder meine Freundin, meine Familie, ein Fest in
Deutschland usw

Module:7 4 hours
Dialoge:
e) Gespräche mit Familienmitgliedern, Am Bahnhof,
f) Gespräche beim Einkaufen ; in einem Supermarkt ; in einer Buchhandlung ;
g) in einem Hotel - an der Rezeption ;ein Termin beim Arzt.
Treffen im Cafe

Module:8 2 hours
Guest Lectures/Native Speakers / Feinheiten der deutschen Sprache, Basisinformation über die
deutschsprachigen Länder
Total Lecture hours: 30 hours

Text Book(s)
1. Studio d A1 Deutsch als Fremdsprache, Hermann Funk, Christina Kuhn, Silke Demme :
2012
Reference Books
1 Netzwerk Deutsch als Fremdsprache A1, Stefanie Dengler, Paul Rusch, Helen Schmtiz, Tanja
Sieber, 2013
2 Lagune ,Hartmut Aufderstrasse, Jutta Müller, Thomas Storz, 2012.
3 Deutsche SprachlehrefürAUsländer, Heinz Griesbach, Dora Schulz, 2011
4 ThemenAktuell 1, HartmurtAufderstrasse, Heiko Bock, MechthildGerdes, Jutta Müller und
Helmut Müller, 2010
www.goethe.de
wirtschaftsdeutsch.de
hueber.de, klett-sprachen.de
www.deutschtraning.org
Mode of Evaluation: CAT / Assignment / Quiz / FAT
Recommended by Board of Studies
Approved by Academic Council No. 41 Date 17-06-2016

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 Course code Course title L T P J C
STS5001 Essentials of Business etiquettes 3 0 0 0 1
Pre-requisite Syllabus version
2
Course Objectives:
1. To develop the students’ logical thinking skills
2. To learn the strategies of solving quantitative ability problems
3. To enrich the verbal ability of the students
4. To enhance critical thinking and innovative skills

Expected Course Outcome:

 Enabling students to use relevant aptitude and appropriate language to express themselves
 To communicate the message to the target audience clearly

Student Learning Outcomes (SLO): 7, 9

7. Having Computational thinking (Ability to translate vast data into abstract concepts and to understand
database reasoning)

9. Having problem solving ability- solving social issues and engineering problems

Module:1 Business Etiquette: Social and Cultural 9 hours

Etiquette and Writing Company Blogs and
Internal Communications and Planning and
Writing press release and meeting notes

Value, Manners, Customs, Language, Tradition, Building a blog, Developing brand message, FAQs',
Assessing Competition, Open and objective Communication, Two way dialogue, Understanding the
audience, Identifying, Gathering Information,. Analysis, Determining, Selecting plan, Progress check,
Types of planning, Write a short, catchy headline, Get to the Point –summarize your subject in the first
paragraph., Body – Make it relevant to your audience,

Module:2 Study skills – Time management skills 3 hours

Prioritization, Procrastination, Scheduling, Multitasking, Monitoring, Working under pressure and adhering
to deadlines

Module:3 Presentation skills – Preparing presentation 7 hours

and Organizing materials and Maintaining
and preparing visual aids and Dealing with
questions

10 Tips to prepare PowerPoint presentation, Outlining the content, Passing the Elevator Test, Blue sky
thinking, Introduction , body and conclusion, Use of Font, Use of Color, Strategic presentation, Importance
and types of visual aids, Animation to captivate your audience, Design of posters, Setting out the ground

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rules, Dealing with interruptions, Staying in control of the questions, Handling difficult questions

Module:4 Quantitative Ability -L1 – Number properties 11 hours

and Averages and Progressions and
Percentages and Ratios

Number of factors, Factorials, Remainder Theorem, Unit digit position, Tens digit position, Averages,
Weighted Average, Arithmetic Progression, Geometric Progression, Harmonic Progression, Increase &
Decrease or successive increase, Types of ratios and proportions

Module:5 Reasoning Ability-L1 – Analytical Reasoning 8 hours

Data Arrangement(Linear and circular & Cross Variable Relationship), Blood Relations,
Ordering/ranking/grouping, Puzzle test, Selection Decision table

Module:6 Verbal Ability-L1 – Vocabulary Building 7 hours

Synonyms & Antonyms, One word substitutes, Word Pairs, Spellings, Idioms, Sentence completion,
Analogies

Total Lecture hours: 45 hours

Reference Books
1. Kerry Patterson, Joseph Grenny, Ron McMillan, Al Switzler(2001) Crucial Conversations:
Tools for Talking When Stakes are High. Bangalore. McGraw‐Hill Contemporary

2. Dale Carnegie,(1936) How to Win Friends and Influence People. New York. Gallery Books
3. Scott Peck. M(1978) Road Less Travelled. New York City. M. Scott Peck.
4. FACE(2016) Aptipedia Aptitude Encyclopedia. Delhi. Wiley publications
5. ETHNUS(2013) Aptimithra. Bangalore. McGraw-Hill Education Pvt. Ltd.
Websites:
1. www.chalkstreet.com
2. www.skillsyouneed.com
3. www.mindtools.com
4. www.thebalance.com
5. www.eguru.ooo
Mode of Evaluation: FAT, Assignments, Projects, Case studies, Role plays,
3 Assessments with Term End FAT (Computer Based Test)
Recommended by Board of Studies 09/06/2017
Approved by Academic Council No. 45th AC Date 15/06/2017

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 Course code Course title L T P J C
STS 5002 Preparing for Industry 3 0 0 0 1
Pre-requisite Syllabus version
2
Course Objectives:
5. To develop the students’ logical thinking skills
6. To learn the strategies of solving quantitative ability problems
7. To enrich the verbal ability of the students
8. To enhance critical thinking and innovative skills

Expected Course Outcome:

 Enabling students to simplify, evaluate, analyze and use functions and expressions to
simulate real situations to be industry ready.

Student Learning Outcomes (SLO): 9, 10

9. Having problem solving ability- solving social issues and engineering problems
10. Having a clear understanding of professional and ethical responsibility
Module:1 Interview skills – Types of interview and 3 hours
Techniques to face remote interviews and
Mock Interview

Structured and unstructured interview orientation, Closed questions and hypothetical questions,
Interviewers’ perspective, Questions to ask/not ask during an interview, Video interview¸
Recorded feedback, Phone interview preparation, Tips to customize preparation for personal
interview, Practice rounds

Module:2 Resume skills – Resume Template and Use of 2 hours

power verbs and Types of resume and
Customizing resume
Structure of a standard resume, Content, color, font, Introduction to Power verbs and Write up,
Quiz on types of resume, Frequent mistakes in customizing resume, Layout - Understanding
different company's requirement, Digitizing career portfolio

Module:3 Emotional Intelligence - L1 – Transactional 12 hours

Analysis and Brain storming and
Psychometric Analysis and Rebus
Puzzles/Problem Solving

Introduction, Contracting, ego states, Life positions, Individual Brainstorming, Group

Brainstorming, Stepladder Technique, Brain writing, Crawford's Slip writing approach, Reverse
brainstorming, Star bursting, Charlette procedure, Round robin brainstorming, Skill Test,
Personality Test, More than one answer, Unique ways

Module:4 Quantitative Ability-L3 – Permutation- 14 hours

Combinations and Probability and Geometry

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 and mensuration and Trigonometry and
Logarithms and Functions and Quadratic
Equations and Set Theory

Counting, Grouping, Linear Arrangement, Circular Arrangements, Conditional Probability,

Independent and Dependent Events, Properties of Polygon, 2D & 3D Figures, Area & Volumes,
Heights and distances, Simple trigonometric functions, Introduction to logarithms, Basic rules of
logarithms, Introduction to functions, Basic rules of functions, Understanding Quadratic
Equations, Rules & probabilities of Quadratic Equations, Basic concepts of Venn Diagram

Module:5 Reasoning ability-L3 – Logical reasoning and 7 hours

Data Analysis and Interpretation

Syllogisms, Binary logic, Sequential output tracing, Crypto arithmetic, Data Sufficiency, Data
interpretation-Advanced, Interpretation tables, pie charts & bar chats

Module:6 Verbal Ability-L3 – Comprehension and 7 hours

Logic

Reading comprehension, Para Jumbles, Critical Reasoning (a) Premise and Conclusion, (b)
Assumption & Inference, (c) Strengthening & Weakening an Argument

Total Lecture hours: 45 hours

Reference Books
1. Michael Farra and JIST Editors(2011) Quick Resume & Cover Letter Book: Write and Use
an Effective Resume in Just One Day. Saint Paul, Minnesota. Jist Works

2. Daniel Flage Ph.D(2003) The Art of Questioning: An Introduction to Critical Thinking.

London. Pearson

3. David Allen( 2002) Getting Things done : The Art of Stress -Free productivity. New York
City. Penguin Books.
4. FACE(2016) Aptipedia Aptitude Encyclopedia.Delhi. Wiley publications
5. ETHNUS(2013) Aptimithra. Bangalore. McGraw-Hill Education Pvt. Ltd.
Websites:
1. www.chalkstreet.com
2. www.skillsyouneed.com
3. www.mindtools.com
4. www.thebalance.com
5. www.eguru.ooo

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Mode of Evaluation: FAT, Assignments, Projects, Case studies, Role plays,
3 Assessments with Term End FAT (Computer Based Test)
Recommended by Board of Studies 09/06/2017
Approved by Academic Council No. 45th AC Date 15/06/2017

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Course code SCIENCE, ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY L T P J C
PROJECT– I
SET 5001 2
Pre-requisite Syllabus Version
Anti-requisite 1.10
Course Objectives:
 To provide opportunity to involve in research related to science / engineering
 To inculcate research culture
 To enhance the rational and innovative thinking capabilities

Expected Course Outcome:

On completion of this course, the student should be able to:
1. Identify problems that have relevance to societal / industrial needs
2. Exhibit independent thinking and analysis skills
3. Demonstrate the application of relevant science / engineering principles

SLO : 14, 18 & 20

Modalities / Requirements
1. Individual or group projects can be taken up
2. Involve in literature survey in the chosen field
3. Use Science/Engineering principles to solve identified issues
4. Adopt relevant and well-defined / innovative methodologies to fulfill the specified objective
5. Submission of scientific report in a specified format (after plagiarism check)

Student Assessment : Periodical reviews, oral/poster presentation

Recommended by Board of Studies 17-08-2017
Approved by Academic Council No. 47 Date 05-10-2017

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Course code SCIENCE, ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY L T P J C
PROJECT– I
SET 5002 2
Pre-requisite Syllabus Version
Anti-requisite 1.10
Course Objectives:
 To provide opportunity to involve in research related to science / engineering
 To inculcate research culture
 To enhance the rational and innovative thinking capabilities

Expected Course Outcome:

On completion of this course, the student should be able to:
4. Identify problems that have relevance to societal / industrial needs
5. Exhibit independent thinking and analysis skills
6. Demonstrate the application of relevant science / engineering principles

SLO : 14, 18 & 20

Modalities / Requirements
6. Individual or group projects can be taken up
7. Involve in literature survey in the chosen field
8. Use Science/Engineering principles to solve identified issues
9. Adopt relevant and well-defined / innovative methodologies to fulfill the specified objective
10. Submission of scientific report in a specified format (after plagiarism check)

Student Assessment : Periodical reviews, oral/poster presentation

Recommended by Board of Studies 17-08-2017
Approved by Academic Council No. 47 Date 05-10-2017

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 CLE6099 Masters Thesis L T P J C
0 0 0 0 16
Pre-requisite As per the academic regulations Syllabus version
1.0
Course Objectives:
To provide sufficient hands-on learning experience related to the design, development and
analysis of suitable product / process so as to enhance the technical skill sets in the chosen
field and also to give research orientation

Expected Course Outcome:

At the end of the course the student will be able to

1. Formulate specific problem statements for ill-defined real life problems with
reasonable assumptions and constraints.
2. Perform literature search and / or patent search in the area of interest.
3. Conduct experiments / Design and Analysis / solution iterations and document
the results.
4. Perform error analysis / benchmarking / costing
5. Synthesise the results and arrive at scientific conclusions / products / solution
6. Document the results in the form of technical report / presentation

Student Learning Outcomes (SLO): 5, 6, 20

Contents
1. Capstone Project may be a theoretical analysis, modeling & simulation,
experimentation & analysis, prototype design, fabrication of new equipment,
correlation and analysis of data, software development, applied research and any other
related activities.

2. Project can be for two semesters based on the completion of required number
of credits as per the academic regulations.

3. Should be individual work.

4. Carried out inside or outside the university, in any relevant industry or research
institution.

5. Publications in the peer reviewed journals / International Conferences will be

an added advantage

Mode of Evaluation: Periodic reviews, Presentation, Final oral viva, Poster submission
Recommended by Board of Studies 10.06.2016
Approved by Academic Council 41stAC Date 17.06.2016

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Course code Course title L T P J C
CLE5001 THEORY OF ELASTICITY AND PLASTICITY 3 0 0 0 3
Pre-requisite Syllabus version
1.1
Course Objectives:
1. To Analyse the stresses and strains for two dimensional and three dimensional elements
2.To Understand the equilibrium and compatibility condition
3.To Understand the compatibility conditions in polar coordinates
4.To Solve the problems on Torsion for different shaped bars
5.To Understand the concept of plasticity
Expected Course Outcome:
At the end of the course, the student will be able to
1. Analyse the stresses and strains for elasticity approach.
2. Solve two dimensional elements problems in Cartesian coordinates
3.Understand the bending of cantilever beams and circular arc beams
4.Know the 3D problems in Cartesian coordinates
5. Understand the compatibility conditions in polar coordinates
6. Solve the problems on Torsion for different shaped bars.
7. Understand the concept of plastic analysis and yield criteria.
Student Learning Outcomes (SLO): 1, 17
1. Having an ability to apply mathematics and science in engineering applications
17. Having an ability to use techniques, skills and modern engineering tools necessary for
engineering practice
Module: 1 Elasticity 6 hours
Analysis of Stress and Strain - Elasticity approach – Definition and notation of stress – Components
of stress and strain – Generalized Hooke’s law
Module: 2 Elasticity Solutions 5 hours
Plane stress and plain strain problems with practical examples - Equations of equilibrium and
compatibility conditions in Cartesian coordinates – Two dimensional Problems in Cartesian
Coordinates
Module: 3 Cartesian Coordinates 6 hours
Airy’s stress function - Bending of cantilever beams- Axi-symmetrical problems - Thick cylinder
under uniform pressure - Circular arc beams subjected to pure bending.
Module: 4 Elasticity 3D Solution 8 hours
Principal stresses and strains for three dimensional element – Equations of equilibrium and
compatibility conditions for 3D problems in Cartesian co-ordinates - Transformation of stresses and
strains.
Module: 5 Polar Co-ordinates 6 hours
Equations of equilibrium and compatibility conditions in Polar coordinates- Axi-symmetrical
problems-bending of curved bars
Module: 6 Torsion-Non-Circular Sections 6 hours
Torsion - Torsion of various shaped bars - Pure torsion of prismatic bars - Prandtle’s membrane
analogy - Torsion of thin walled tubes and hollow shafts
Module: 7 Plasticity and Theory of Failure 6 hours
Introduction to plasticity – Stress – Strain diagram – Plastic analysis – Yield criteria – St.
Venant’stheory – Von mises criterion – Plastic work – Strain hardening
Module:8 Contemporary issues: 2 hours

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 Total Lecture hours: 45 hours

Text Book(s)
1. Timoshenko and Goodier, (2000), Theory of Elasticity, McGraw Hill Company, New York.
Reference Books
1. Mendelson, A., (2002), Plasticity: Theory and Applications, Mac Millanand Co., New York.
2. Sadhu Singh, (2004), Theory of Plasticity, Dhanpat Rai sons Private Limited, New Delhi.
3. Ansel. C. Ugural and Saul. K. Fenster, (2003), Advanced Strength and Applied Elasticity,
Fourth Edition, Prentice Hall Professional technical Reference, New Jersey
4. Chakrabarty. J, (2006), Theory of Plasticity, Third Edition, Elsevier Butterworth - Heinmann –
UK.
Mode of assessment: Continuous Assessment Test, Quizzes, Assignments, Final Assessment Test
Recommended by Board of Studies 27.09.2017
Approved by Academic Council No. 47 Date 05-10-2017

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 Course code Course title L T P J C
CLE5002 DESIGN OF CONCRETE STRUCTURAL SYSTEMS 3 0 0 4 4
Pre-requisite Nil Syllabus version
1.1
Course Objectives:
1. To know the elastic and inelastic behaviour of beam.
2. To analyze the frame for various loading conditions.
3. To give an exposure to the various structural systems like flat slab, Deep beam, corbels and
shear wall.
Expected Course Outcome:
1. Analyse the beam for deflection and estimation of crack width.
2. Analyse the multistorey frame for various loading condition.
3. Evaluate the plastic moment capacity of continuous beam.
4. Design the deep beam and corbels.
5. Design the flat slab, spandrel beam.
6. Design the slender column using SP16.
7. Analyse the shear wall structure.
Student Learning Outcomes (SLO): 1,6
1. Having an ability to apply mathematics and science in engineering applications
6.Having an ability to design a component or a product applying all the relevant standards
and with realistic constraints
Module:1 Basic Design Concepts 6 hours
Limit state method - Design of beams- Short-term and long-term deflection of reinforced concrete
beams and slab- Estimation of crack width in reinforced concrete members
Module:2 Frame Analysis and Design 6 hours
Static and dynamic loading of structures
Module:3 Inelastic Behaviour of Concrete Beams 6 hours
Moment curvature relationship – plastic hinge formation-moment redistribution in continuous
beams
Module:4 Deep Beams and Corbels 6 hours
Strut and tie method of analysis for corbels and deep beams, Design of corbels, Design of deep
beams
Module:5 Flat Slab 7 hours
Design of flat slabs and flat plates according to IS method – Check for shear - Design of spandrel
beams -Yield line theory and Hillerborg’s strip method of design of slabs - Grid floor
Module:6 Slender Columns 6 hours
Design of slender columns subjected to combined bending moment and axial force using IS 456-
2000 and SP 16
Module:7 Shear Wall 6 hours
Analysis and design of shear wall framed buildings
Module:8 Contemporary issues: 2 hours

Total Lecture hours: 45 hours

Text Book(s)
1. Subramanian. N., (2013), Design Of Reinforced Concrete Structures, Oxford University
Press, New Delhi.

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Reference Books
1. Gambhir. M. L., (2012), Design of Reinforced Concrete Structures, Prentice Hall of India,
New Delhi.
2. Varghese. P.C., (2011), Advanced Reinforced Concrete Design, PHI Learning Pvt. Ltd., New
Delhi.
3. IS 456 Plain and Reinforced Concrete - Code of Practice
IS 13920 Ductile Detailing of Reinforced Concrete Structures Subjected to Seismic Forces -
4.
Code of Practice
5. IS 1893 Criteria for earthquake resistant design of structures-Code of Practice
6. SP 16- Design Aids for Reinforced Concrete
Sample list of projects for ‘J’ component
1. Seismic Behavior and Design of RC Shear Walls
Influence of orientation of shear walls on structural behavior of RC
2.
buildings
3. Design of flat slab for a commercial building
4. Comparison of structural behavior of conventional roof and flat slab system
5. Design of a deep beam for an aesthetic building
Total Laboratory Hours 60 Hours
Mode of assessment:Continuous Assessment Test, Quizzes, Assignments, Final Assessment Test
Recommended by Board of Studies 27.09.2017
Approved by Academic Council No. 47 Date 05-10-2017

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Course code Course title L T P J C
CLE5003 STRUCTURAL DYNAMICS 3 2 0 0 4
Pre-requisite Nil Syllabus version
1.1
Course Objectives:
1. To know various dynamic forces acting on a building and their response.
2. To obtain knowledge on modes of failure and remedial solutions.
3. To study the analysis procedure for calculating the response of structures.
4. To understand the linear and no-linear behaviour of structures.

Expected Course Outcome:

Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to
1. Differentiate static and dynamic behavior of structures and their physical properties.
2. Identify and model a single degree of freedom system subjected to dynamic load.
3. Evaluate the response of single storied building subjected to dynamic load.
4. Identify and model a multi degree of freedom system subjected to dynamic load.
5. Evaluate the response of multi-storied building subjected to dynamic load.
6. Evaluate the dynamic behavior of beams.
7. Describe the nonlinearity of a system by various techniques.

Student Learning Outcomes (SLO): 1,18

1.Having an ability to apply mathematics and science in engineering applications
18. Having critical thinking and innovative skills
Module:1 Introduction 6 hours
History of vibration - Dynamic analysis and their importance to structural engineering problems -
Degrees of freedom - D’Alembert’s principle - Lagrange’s equation - Simple harmonic motion.

Module:2 Single Degree of Freedom 6 hours

Mathematical model for SDOF systems - Free vibration - Undamped - Damped - Critical damping
- Measurement of damping - Vibration measuring instruments.

Module:3 Response of SDOF Systems 6 hours

Response of SDOF system to Harmonic Loading, Periodic loading and Impulse Loading -
Transmissibility - Fourier series - Duhamel’s integral - Numerical integration.

Module:4 Multi Degree of Freedom System 7 hours

Equation of motion - Free vibration - Undamped - Damped - Evaluation of structural property
matrices - Mode shape - Orthogonality relationship.

Module:5 Response of MDOF Systems 6 hours

Rayleigh’s method - Rayleigh-Ritz method - Stodola’s method - Stiffness method - Mode
superposition method.

Module:6 Continuous Systems 6 hours

Differential equation of motion - Transverse vibration - Axial vibration - Natural frequency and
mode shape of simple beams with different end conditions – Variable cross section beams -
Orthogonality relationship.

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Module:7 Non-linear Numerical Techniques 6 hours
Wilson Theta method - Newmark Beta method –Runge-Kutta method.

Module:8 Contemporary issues: 2 hours

Total Lecture hours: 45 hours

Tutorial Hours 30 hours

Minimum of three problems to be worked out by students in every tutorial class.

Text Book(s)
1. Mario Paz and William Leigh (2010), Structural Dynamics - Theory and Computation,
Springer.
Reference Books
Clough and Penzien (2015), Dynamics of Structures, CBS Publishers and Distributors, New
1.
Delhi.
Chopra. A. K. (2011), Dynamics of Structures - Theory and Applications to Earthquake
2.
Engineering, 4th edition, Prentice Hall, London.
Roy R.Craig, Jr. Andrew J. Kurdila (2011), Fundamentals of Structural Dynamics, John
3.
Wiley and Sons, London.
Mode of assessment: Continuous Assessment Test, Quizzes, Assignments, Final Assessment Test
Recommended by Board of Studies 27.09.2017
Approved by Academic Council No. 47 Date 05-10-2017

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Course code Course title L T P J C
CLE6014 FINITE ELEMENT ANALYSIS 2 2 2 0 4
Pre-requisite CLE5001 Theory of Elasticity and Plasticity Syllabus version
1.1
Course Objectives:
1. To have a detailed knowledge and understanding of the fundamental concepts of finite element
methods
2. To introduce basic aspects of finite element technology, including domain discretization,
polynomial interpolation, application of boundary conditions, assembly of global arrays,
and solution of the resulting algebraic systems.
3. To develop proficiency in the application of the finite element methods (modeling,
analysis, and interpretation of results) to realistic engineering problems

Expected Course Outcome:

Upon completing this course, the students will be able to:
1. Understand the fundamental theory of finite element methods
2. Develop the ability to generate the governing FE equations for systems governed by
partial differential equation
3. Demonstrate the role and significance of shape functions in finite element formulations
and use linear, quadratic, and cubic shape functions for interpolation
4. Acquire knowledge in direct and formal (basic energy and weighted residual) methods
for deriving finite element equations
5. Have insights into the use of the basic finite elements for structural applications using truss,
beam, frame, and plane elements
6. Identify appropriate space (planar (plane stress or strain), axisymmetric, or spatial),
idealization (type of element), and modeling techniques
7. Understand the professional level finite element software to solve the engineering problems
Student Learning Outcomes (SLO): 1,17
1. Having an ability to apply mathematics and science in engineering applications
17. Having an ability to use techniques, skills and modern engineering tools necessary for
Engineering practice
Module:1 Introduction 4 hours
Background – General description of the method – Analysis procedure - Principles of elasticity
Stress and strain vectors – Strain displacement equations – Linear constitutive equations – Overall
stiffness matrix – Overall load matrix
Module:2 Theory of Finite Element 4 hours
Concept of an element – Various element shapes – Displacement models – Approximation
displacements by polynomials – Convergence requirements – Shape functions – Element strains
and stresses – Analysis of beams
Module:3 Natural Coordinates 4 hours
Area and volume coordinates- Discretisation of a body or structure – Minimization of band width
– Construction of stiffness matrix and loads for the assemblage – Boundary conditions – Mesh
generation.
Module:4 Two and Three Dimensional Problems 5 hours
Analysis of plane truss, space truss, plane frame and grid- Axisymmetric elements
Module:5 Plane Stress and Plane Strain Conditions 5 hours
CST, LST & QST elements - solutions of problems

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Module:6 Isoparametric Formulation 4 hours
Iso parametric Bar element - Plane bilinear isoparametric element - Plane stress element -
Quadratic plane elements - Application of Gauss Quadrature formulation –Lagrange’s and
serendipity elements
Module:7 Introduction to 3-D Elements 2 hours
Three dimensional elasticity-Governing differential equations- Higher order Isoparametric solid
elements
Module:8 Contemporary issues: 2 hours
Total Lecture hours: 30 hours
Tutorial
 Minimum of 2 Problems to be worked out by Students in Every Tutorial Class
 Another 2 Problems to be given as Home
Work. Tutorial Class Module 1: 2 hrs
Tutorial Class Module 2 : 4 hrs
Tutorial Class Module 3 : 5 hrs
Tutorial Class Module 4 : 5 hrs
Tutorial Class Module 5 : 4 hrs
Tutorial Class Module 6 : 5 hrs
Tutorial Class Module 7 : 5 hrs
Total hours: 30 hours

Text Book(s)
1. Krishnamoorthy, C.S, "Finite Element Analysis ; Theory and programming", Tata McGraw
Hill Publishing Co. Ltd., (2017)
Reference Books
1. Cook R.D., Malkas D.S. &Plesha M.E, "Concepts and applications of Finite Element
Analysis", John Wiley &Sons., (2007)
2. Reddy,J, "An Introduction to Finite Element Methods", McGraw Hill Co., (2013).
Zeinkeiwich O.C.,R.L.Tayler " The Finite Element Method for Solid and Structural
3.
Mechanics", Butterworth-Heinemann,(2013).
Mode of Evaluation: Continuous Assessment Test, Quizzes, Assignments, Final Assessment Test
List of Challenging Experiments (Indicative) 3 hrs
1 Discretisation of geometry 3 hrs

2 Meshing a rectangular plate using 4 node elements 3 hrs

3 Meshing a circular plate using 3 node and 4 node elements 3 hrs

4 Analysis of a spring assembly using 1D elements 3 hrs

5 Analysis of an assembly of bar elements 3 hrs

6 Analysis of a stepped bar 3 hrs

7 Analysis of a plane truss 2 hrs

8 Analysis of a space truss 2 hrs

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 9 Analysis of a fixed-fixed beam 2 hrs

10 Analysis of a 2D frame 2 hrs

11 Analysis of a 3D frame 2 hrs

12 Analysis of a grid 2 hrs

Total Laboratory Hours 30 hours
Mode of assessment:Continuous Assessment Test, Quizzes, Assignments, Final Assessment Test
Recommended by Board of Studies 27.09.2017
Approved by Academic Council No.47 Date 05-10-2017

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Course code Course title L T P J C
CLE6015 ADVANCED DESIGN OF STEEL STRUCTURES 2 2 0 4 4
Pre-requisite CLE5002 Design of Concrete Structural Systems Syllabus version
1.1
Course Objectives:
1. To classify the structures and analyse the frame for wind loads.
2. To design the welded connections and to give exposure to fatigue.
3. To design light gauge steel members, steel – concrete composite and hollow sections.

Expected Course Outcome:

Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to
1. Classify the structures and wind load analysis for frames.
2. Design the welded connections.
3. Understand the fatigue and the factors that influence fatigue.
4. Analyse and design the beams and frames using plastic method.
5. Design the Light gauge structures.
6. Design the Steel- Concrete Composite sections.
7. Design the Hollow sections.
Student Learning Outcomes (SLO): 1,14
1. Having an ability to apply mathematics and science in engineering applications
14. Having an ability to design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze and interpret
Data
Module:1 Stability and Plate Buckling 4 hours
Classification of structures-wind load analysis
Beam- column Connections/Semi Rigid
Module:2 4 hours
Connections
Throat and Root Stresses in Fillet Welds – Seated Connections Unstiffened and Stiffened seated
Connections – Moment Resistant Connections – Clip angle Connections – Split beam Connections
– Framed Connections
Module:3 Fatigue 4 hours
Types of fatigue leading and failure- Fatigue test, endurance limit- S-N diagram- Various failure
relations- Factors influencing fatigue strength- Influence of stress concentration on fatigue test
Module:4 Plastic Analysis and Design of Structures 4 hours
Introduction - Shape factors - Mechanisms - Plastic hinge - Analysis of beams and portal frames -
Design of fixed and continuous beams.
Module:5 Design of Light Gauge Steel Structures 4 hours
Types of cross sections - Local buckling and lateral buckling - Design of compression and tension
members - Beams - Deflection of beams- Cold formed steel structures-Pre-engineered metal
buildings- long span structures.
Module:6 Design of Steel -concrete Composite Sections 4 hours
Design of beam – columns- composite slabs
Design of Steel Members with Hollow
Module:7 4 hours
Sections
Design of structural steel hollow sections
Module:8 Contemporary issues: 2 hours

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 Total Lecture hours: 30 hours

Tutorial
 Minimum of 2 Problems to be worked out by Students in Every Tutorial Class
 Another 2 Problems to be given as Home
Work. Tutorial Class Module 1: 2 hrs
Tutorial Class Module 2 : 4 hrs
Tutorial Class Module 3 : 5 hrs
Tutorial Class Module 4 : 5 hrs
Tutorial Class Module 5 : 4 hrs
Tutorial Class Module 6 : 5 hrs
Tutorial Class Module 7 : 5 hrs
Total hours 30 hours

Text Book(s)
1. GalyordandGalyord (2012), Design of Steel Structures, Tata McGraw Hill, Education
Reference Books
Duggal.S.K., (2014), Limit State Design of Steel Structures, Tata McGraw-Hill Education,
1.
New Delhi.
2. Subramanian. N., (2011), Design of Steel Structures, Oxford University Press, New Delhi.
Bhavikatti. S.S., (2012), Design of Steel Structures, I.K. International Publishing House Pvt.
3.
Ltd. New Delhi.
4. IS 800 General Construction in Steel — Codeof Practice
IS 801Code of Practice for use of Cold-Formed Light Gauge Steel Structural Members in
5.
General Building Construction
6. IS 811Specification for Cold formed light gauge structural Steel sections
7. IS 11384 Code of practice for composite construction in structural steel and concrete
List of J projects
1. Design of a Steel Industrial Building
2. Design of a Steel hanger building
3. Design of connection details in Steel Space Structures
4. Design of a Steel parking Structure
5. Analysis and design of steel chimney
6. Analysis and design of a steel tower
Total Laboratory Hours 60 hours
Mode of assessment:Continuous Assessment Test, Quizzes, Assignments, Final As
Recommended by Board of Studies 27.09.2017
Approved by Academic Council No. 47 Date 05-10-2017

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 Course Code Course title L T P J C
MATRIX METHODS OF STRUCTURAL
CLE5010 2 2 0 0 3
ANALYSIS
Syllabus version
1.1
Course Objectives:
1. To understand the significance of degrees of freedom and the concept of principle of
superposition
2. To recognize the concept of strain energy and principle of virtual work
3. To learn the transformation of system matrices and element matrices for
the determinate and indeterminate structures.
4. To analyse the forces in structures like continuous beam, truss and frames using
stiffness and flexibility method.
5. To comprehend the behaviour of structures due to thermal expansion and lack of fit.
Expected Course Outcome:
On completion of the course, the students will be able to
1. Apply the basic concepts of matrix methods in structural analysis
2. Develop stiffness and flexibility matrices
3. Analyse the structures using flexibility and stiffness method
4. Analyse space truss and frame
5. Analyse grid structures
6. Compute the forces in various members due to lack of fit and thermal expansion

Student Learning Outcomes (SLO): 1, 17

1. Having an ability to apply mathematics and science in engineering applications
17. Having an ability to use techniques, skills and modern engineering tools necessary for
Engineering practice
Module:1 Energy Concepts 4 hours
Transformation of Coordinates - Basic assumptions - Types of loads - Compatibility
conditions - Static and kinematic indeterminacy - Principles of superposition - Strain energy -
Stiffness for beam element from strain energy
Module:2 Matrix Methods 4 hours
Properties of stiffness and flexibility matrices- solution of simple problems
Module:3 Flexibility Method 4 hours
Flexibility method applied to statically indeterminate structures - Analysis of continuous
beam, plane truss and plane frame
Module:4 Stiffness Method 4 hours
Stiffness method applied to kinematically indeterminate structures - Analysis of continuous
beam, plane truss and plane frame
Module:5 Space Truss 4 hours

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 Analysis of space truss and space frame by stiffness matrix method
Module:6 Grid Structures 4 hours
Analysis of grid by matrix methods- Special analysis procedures - static condensation and
sub structuring - initial and thermal stresses.
Module:
Special Conditions 4 hours
7
Effects of temperature change and lack of fit. Related numerical problems by flexibility and
stiffness method
Module:8 Contemporary issues 2 hours
Total Lecture hours 30 hours
Tutorial
 Minimum of 2 Problems to be worked out by Students in 30 hours
Every Tutorial Class
 Another 2 Problems to be given as Home
Work. Tutorial Class Module 1: 5hrs
Tutorial Class Module 2 : 5hrs
Tutorial Class Module 3 : 4hrs
Tutorial Class Module 4 : 4hrs
Tutorial Class Module 5 : 4hrs
Tutorial Class Module 6 : 4hrs
Tutorial Class Module 7 : 4hrs
Text Book(s)
1. Bhavikatti S S, (2011), Matrix Methods of Structural Analysis, IK Publishing, India
Reference Books
Natarajan C, Revathi P., (2014),Matrix Methods of Structural Analysis: Theory and
1.
Problems, PHI,Prentice Hall of India, New Delhi.
Godbole P. N., Sonparote R. S., Dhote S. U., (2014), Matrix Methods of Structural
2.
Analysis, PHI Learning Pvt. Ltd., New Delhi.
Mode of evaluation: Continuous Assessment Test, Quizzes, Assignments, Final Assessment
Test
Recommended by Board of Studies 27.09.2017
Approved by Academic Council No. 47 Date 05-10-2017

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Course code Course title L T P J C
CLE5012 DESIGN OF BRIDGES 2 0 0 4 3
Pre-requisite Nil Syllabus version
1.0
Course Objectives:
1. To understand the basic concept of design of bridges
2. To analysebox culvert
3. To design T and I girders
4. To analyse and design cable stayed and suspension bridges
5. To design piers and abutments
6. To design pile foundation and bearings

Expected Course Outcome:

Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to
1. Classify the different types of bridges.
2. Analyse box culvert and girder bridges by using different method.
3. Design T girders, I girders and Box girder bridges by IRC method.
4. Analyse and design cable stayed and suspension bridges
5. Design piers and abutments
6. Design pile foundation
7. Design bearings and expansion joints.
Student Learning Outcomes (SLO): 1,5
1. Having an ability to apply mathematics and science in engineering applications
5. Having design thinking capability
Module:1 General 3 hours
Definition, History, Different types (Permanent/Temporary), Classification based on material, span,
structural form etc.,.Field Surveys and selection of site
Module:2 Bridge Deck Analysis 4 hours
IRC loadings and introduction to bridge loading worldwide- Analysis of box culverts, solid slab
bridges by IRC/Effective width method- Pigeaud's method etc.,- Analysis of girder bridges by
Courbon's method and Grillage method.- Introduction to other methods of analysis like Finite
element, Finite strip method etc.,.
Module:3 Design of Small Bridges & Culverts 5 hours
Design of box culverts, short span slab decks in square & skew - Design of T & I girder and
Introduction to Box girder bridges by IRC method.
Module:4 Long span & Special type bridges 4 hours
Analysis & design principles of continuous bridges, arch bridges, integral bridges, cable stayed
bridges and suspension bridges.
Module:5 Design of Substructure 4 hours
Design of piers & abutments -Introduction to wing walls & returns and Reinforced Earth in flyover
approaches.
Module:6 Design Foundations 4 hours
Pile, Pile cap and well foundation

Module 7 Bridge Appurtenances 4 hours

Design of Bearings, Expansion joints, Deck drainage, Crash barriers & handrails.

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Module:8 Contemporary issues 2 hours

Total Lecture hours: 30 hours

60 hours
Sample list of projects for J components
1. Detailed design of any one type of bridge (RCC, prestressed, composite and steel) with
detailed drawings.
2. Working model of bridge including all the structural elements.
3. Detailed report of bridge construction activities (minimum 10 days in site training)
4. Industrial visit - visit to existing bridge location to understand various components of bridge,
occurrence of scour etc., and new bridge construction sites.
5. Use of software like STAAD Pro and/or equivalent general purpose software for bridge deck
analysis, Development of spread sheets for design of pier, abutment, bearing etc
Text Book(s)
1. Johnson Victor. D., (2012), Essentials of Bridge Engineering, Oxford Publishing Company, New
Delhi
Reference Books
1. Jain and Jai Krishna.,(2007), Plain and reinforced concrete, Vol.2.,Nem Chand Brothers, New
Delhi.
2. Krishna Raju. N., (2014), Design of Bridges, Oxford and IBH Publishing Co., New Delhi
3. Rakshit. K. S., (2010), Design and Construction of Highway Bridges, New central Book Agency,
New Delhi.
3 Standard specifications and code of practice for road bridges, (2005) – IRC section I, II, III and
IV.
4 Ponnuswamy (2008), Bridge Engineering, McGraw-Hill Education (India) Pvt Limited

Mode of evaluation: Continuous Assessment Test, Quizzes, Assignments, Final Assessment Test
Recommended by Board of Studies 04-03-2016
Approved by Academic Council No. 40 Date 18.03.2016

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 Course code Course title L T P J C
CLE5013 EXPERIMENTAL STRESS ANALYSIS 3 0 0 0 3
Syllabus version
Pre-requisite Design of Concrete Structural systems
1.1
Course Objectives:
1. To interpret the relation between the mechanics theory and experimental stress analysis
2. To identify various techniques available to measure the stress and strains using
different sources.
3. To understand the working of recording instruments and data logging methods
4. To acquire the knowledge in model analysis
Expected Course Outcome:
Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to
1. Understand overall concepts of stress/strain analysis by experimental methods and working of
strain gauges
2. Illustrate the measurement of strains
3. Demonstrate the ability to do model analysis using different theorems.
4. Understand the theory and practice of common experimental stress analysis.
5. Have an appreciation of the necessity of photo elasticity and its applications
6. Describe the different methods of 3D photo elasticity for strain measurement
7. Define the brittle and biref ring entcoatings.
Student Learning Outcomes (SLO): 1,14,17
1. Having an ability to apply mathematics and science in engineering applications
14. Having an ability to design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze and interpret data
17. Having an ability to use techniques, skills and modern engineering tools necessary for
engineering practice
Module:1 Strain Gauges 6 hours
Strain Gauges - Mechanical and optical strain gauges – Description and operation – Electrical
resistance- Inductance and capacitance gauges – Detailed treatment on resistant gauges.
Module:2 Static and Dynamic Strains 7 hours
Measurement of static and dynamic strains – Strain rosettes – Effect of transverse strains – Use of
strain recorders and load cells.
Module:3 Model Analysis 6 hours
Model Analysis - Structural similitude – Use of models – Structural and dimensional analysis –
Buckingham Pi Theorem – Muller Breslau’s principle for indirect model analysis- Introduction to
centrifuge modeling
Module:4 Deformeters 6 hours
Use of Begg’s and Eney’sdeformeters – Moment indicators – Design of models for direct and indirect
analysis.
Module:5 Two dimensional photo elasticity 6 hours
Two dimensional photo elasticity - Stress optic law – Introduction to polariscope – Plane and
circular polariscope – Compensators and model materials – Material and model fringe value

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 Module:6 Calibration of photo elastic materials 7 hours
Calibration of photo elastic materials – Isochromatic and isoclinic fringes – Time edge effects - Three
dimensional photo elasticity - Introduction – Stress freezing techniques – Stress separation techniques
– Scattered light photo elasticity – Reflection polariscope.
Module:7 Miscellaneous Methods 5 hours
Brittle coating method – Birefringence techniques – Moire fringe method
Module:8 Contemporary issues 2 hours
Total Lecture hours 45 hours
Text Book(s)

1. Jindal U.C., (2013), Experimental Stress Analysis, Pearson, New Delhi.

Reference Books
Dally J.W., Riley W.F., (2007), Experimental Stress Analysis, McGraw Hill Book Company,
1.
New York.
Heteny. M.,(2008), Handbook of Experimental Stress Analysis, John Wiley and Sons, New
2.
York.
3. Frocht. M.M., (2010), Photo-elasticity Vol. I and II, John Wiley and Sons, New York.
Mode of evaluation:Continuous Assessment Test, Quizzes, Assignments, Final Assessment Test
Recommended by Board of Studies 27.09.2017
Approved by Academic Council No. 47 Date 05-10-2017

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Course code Course title L T P J C
CLE5014 MACHINE FOUNDATION 2 2 0 0 3
Syllabus version
Pre-requisite Nil
1.1
Course Objectives:
1. To understand the behaviour of soil under dynamic loadings.
2. To study the various methods of vibration isolation.
3. To study the various types of testing methods to obtain dynamic soil properties.
4. To understand the principles of design for various types of foundations
5. To study the dynamic analysis and design for various types of machine foundations.
Expected Course Outcome:
Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to
1. Explain the basic principles of soil dynamics.
2. Understand the various types of active and passive vibration isolation systems.
3. Describe the various testing methods and dynamic soil properties.
4. Apply the concepts of stiffness, damping, inertia, guide lines for design.
5. Carry out dynamic analysis and design of machine foundation
Student Learning Outcomes (SLO): 1, 6,7
1. Having an ability to apply mathematics and science in engineering applications
6. Having an ability to design a component or a product applying all the relevant
standards and with realistic constraints
7. Having computational thinking (Ability to translate vast data in to abstract concepts and
to understand database reasoning)
Module:1 Theory of Vibrations 5 hours
Introduction – Soil behavior under dynamic loads, Vibration of single and two degree freedom
system, Vibration of multi degree freedom system, Mass spring analogy - Barkan’s Theory
Module:2 Vibration Isolation 3 hours
Introduction, Active and passive isolation, Methods of vibration isolation
Module:3 Dynamic Soil Properties 3 hours
General factors affecting shear modulus, elastic modulus and elastic constants, Field Techniques –
Cyclic plate load test, block vibration test, Standard Penetration Test, Seismic bore hole surveys,
Laboratory techniques – Resonant column test, Cyclic simple shear and Triaxial compression test
Problems
Module:4 Machine Foundations 5 hours
General principles of machine foundation design, Types of machines and foundations, General
requirements of machine foundations, Permissible amplitudes and stresses. Dynamic stiffness of
single pile and pile group
Module:5 Foundations of Reciprocating Machines 4 hours
Dynamic analysis and Design procedures
Module:6 Foundations of Impact Type Machines 5 hours

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Dynamic analysis and Design procedures
Module:7 Foundations of Rotary Machines 3 hours
Dynamic analysis and Design procedures
Module:8 Contemporary issues 2 hours

Total Lecture hours 30hours

Tutorial
Minimum of 2 Problems to be worked out by Students in Every Tutorial
Class
Another 2 Problems to be given as Home
Work. Tutorial Class Module 1: 2 hrs
Tutorial Class Module 2 : 4 hrs
Tutorial Class Module 3 : 5 hrs 30 hours
Tutorial Class Module 4 : 5 hrs
Tutorial Class Module 5 : 4 hrs
Tutorial Class Module 6 : 5 hrs
Tutorial Class Module 7 : 5 hrs
Text Book(s)
1. Swami Saran, (2016) Soil Dynamics and Machine Foundations, Galgotia Publications Pvt. Ltd.,
New Delhi.
Reference Books
1. Srinivasulu.P. and Vaidyanathan.C. (1998), Hand book on Machine Foundations, McGraw Hill
Publications, New York.
2. Prakash. S. and Puri. V. K. (1997), Soil Dynamics and Design Foundation, McGraw Hill
Publications, New York.
3. Das B.M and Ramanna G.V. (2011). Principles of soil dynamics 2nd Edition, Cengage learning,
Stanford, USA.
Mode of evaluation:Continuous Assessment Test, Quizzes, Assignments, Final Assessment Test
Recommended by Board of Studies 27.09.2017
Approved by Academic Council No. 47 Date 05-10-2017

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 Course code Course title L T P J C
CLE5015 PREFABRICATED STRUCTURES 2 0 0 4 3
Syllabus version
Pre-requisite Nil
1.0
Course Objectives:
1. To study the design principles related to prefabrication.
2. To understand the concepts of precast floors, beams etc.,
Expected Course Outcome:
Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to
1. Understand the principles behind prefabricated structure
2. Design the precast concrete floor
3. Understand the composite and non- composite precast beam
4. Design the precast column and walls
5. Understand the principles of joint mechanism
6. Understand the various connection between the precast structural elements
7. Identify the machinery and equipment for precast manufacturing
Student Learning Outcomes (SLO): 9,18
9. Having problem solving ability- solving social issues and engineering problems
18.Having critical thinking and innovative skills
Module:1 Design Principles 3 hours
General Civil Engineering requirements, specific requirements for planning and layout of
prefabrication plant. IS Code specifications.Types of foundation - Modular co-ordination –
Components - Prefabrication systems and structural schemes - Design considerations - Economy of
prefabrication- assessment of handling and erection spaces
Module:2 Precast Concrete Floors 3 hours
Precast flooring options-flooring arrangements-design of individual units-design of composite
floors- Beams and roof elements
Module:3 Precast Concrete Beams 4 hours
Types of composites -non composite-reinforced beam -pre stressed beam
Module:4 Columns and Shear Wall 6 hours
Precast column design -precast shear walls- infill walls-cantilever walls -distribution of horizontal
forces
Module:5 Joints 5 hours
Basic mechanism-compression joint-shear joint - tension joint
Module:6 Connections 5 hours
Pin jointed connection-moment resisting connections- beam to column- column foundation
connections
Module:7 Machinery and Equipment 2 hours
Plant machinery, casting yard- casting and stacking

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Module:8 Contemporary issues 2 hours
Total Lecture hours 30 hours
Sample List of Projects for J Component
1. Design of precast buildings, bridge, industrial structure, framed
structure, etc (Detailed design with drawings including joints,
connection, foundation details)
2. Analysis of Precast dry connections
3. Seismic analysis of precast wet connections 60 hours
4. Detailed review on precast beam to column connections
5. Detailed review and report on precast wall connections
Text Book(s)
1. Kims S. Elliot (2017), Precast Concrete Structures, CRC Press, Taylor & Francis
Reference Books
1. Handbook of Precast Concrete Buildings (2016) ICI publications
Ryan E. Smith, (2010), Prefab Architecture: A Guide to Modular Design and Construction,
2.
John Wiley and Sons. Inc. London
Hubert Bachmann, Alfred Steinle, (2011), Precast Concrete Structures, Ernst &Sohn, Wiley
3.
Publication
Mode of evaluation:Continuous Assessment Test, Quizzes, Assignments, Final Assessment Test
Recommended by Board of Studies 04-03-2016
Approved by Academic Council No.40 Date 18-03-2016

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 Course code Course title L T P J C
CLE5016 STABILITY OF STRUCTURES 2 2 0 0 3
Pre-requisite Syllabus version
1.1
Course Objectives:
1. To understand the difference between stability and instability.
2. To evaluate the structural stability of columns
3. To analyse the stability of beam column
4. To analyse stability of frames
5. To understand deformation characteristics of torsional buckling
6. To identify the differential equation of buckling of plates and shells
Expected Course Outcome:
Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to
1. Understand the difference between stability and instability.
2. Evaluate the structural stability of columns
3. Analyse the stability of beam column
4. Analyse stability of frames
5. Understand deformation characteristics of torsional buckling
6. Identify the differential equation of buckling of plates and shells
Student Learning Outcomes (SLO): 1,5
1. Having an ability to apply mathematics and science in engineering applications
5.Having design thinking capability
Module:1 Introduction 3 hours
Static equilibrium – Governing equation for columns – Analysis for various boundary
conditions.
Module:2 Analysis of Column 4 hours
Eccentrically loaded column and Initial Imperfect column -Numerical Problems
Module:3 Beam column 5 hours
Theory of Beam column – Stability analysis of beam column with different types of loads –
Failure of beam columns.
Module:4 Analysis and Stability of Frames 5 hours
Various Boundary Conditions – Differential equations – Slope Deflection method
Module:5 Torsional Buckling 5 hours
Torsional load-Deformation characteristics of structural members- strain energy of torsion –
Torsional and flexural torsional buckling of columns
Module:6 Buckling of Plates 3 hours
Differential Equation of plate buckling –linear theory – critical load of a plate uniformly
compressed in one direction.
Module:7 Buckling of Shells 3 hours
Differential equation – Analysis – Application
Module:8 Contemporary issues 2 hours
Total Lecture hours 30 hours
Tutorial 30 hours

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  Minimum of 2 Problems to be worked out by
Students in Every Tutorial Class
 Another 2 Problems to be given as
Home Work.
Tutorial Class Module 1: 2 hrs
Tutorial Class Module 2 : 4 hrs
Tutorial Class Module 3 : 5 hrs
Tutorial Class Module 4 : 5 hrs
Tutorial Class Module 5 : 4 hrs
Tutorial Class Module 6 : 5 hrs
Tutorial Class Module 7 : 5 hrs
Text Book(s)
1. Iyengar. N.G.R., (2007), Elastic Stability of Structural Elements, McMillan, New Delhi
Reference Books
Galambos. T.V., Surovek A. E(2008), Structural Stability of Steel: Concepts and
1.
Applications for Structural Engineers, Wiley, London
Mode of evaluation:Continuous Assessment Test, Quizzes, Assignments, Final Assessment
Test
Recommended by Board of Studies 27.09.2017
Approved by Academic Council No. 47 Date 05-10-2017

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 Course code Course title L T P J C
ADVANCED CONCRETE MATERIALS AND
CLE6001 2 0 0 4 3
TECHNOLOGY
Syllabus version
Pre-requisite Nil
1.0
Course Objective:
1. To study the roles of concrete constituent materials, the requirements and properties of
the materials and their effects on concrete.
2. To understand the behaviour of fresh and hardened of concrete with and
without admixtures.
3. To study the concrete mix design using different methods.
4. To study the mechanical properties and durability of concrete.
5. To study the testing procedure of different non-destructive testing methods.
6. To study the different types of special concrete and concreting methods.
Expected Course Outcome:
Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to
1. Identify and explain the role of ingredients of concrete and their effect on
concrete properties.
2. Explain the behaviour of fresh and hardened properties of concrete.
3. Design of concrete mix using different methods.
4. Apply the destructive and non-destructive testing methods to assess the hardened properties
of concrete.
5. Describe testing procedures for durability properties of concrete.
6. Explain the different types of special concretes
Student Learning Outcomes
6,9
(SLO):
6.Having an ability to design a component or a product applying all the relevant standards and
with realistic constraints
9.Having problem solving ability- solving social issues and engineering problem
Module:1 Concrete Materials and Admixtures 4 hours
Cement, Fine and Coarse aggregates –Mineral and Chemical Admixtures – Properties and
applications.
Module:2 Behaviour of Fresh Concrete and Hardened Concrete 4 hours
Behaviour of Concrete with and without admixtures - Modern trends in concrete manufacture and
placement techniques - Ready mix concrete - Rheological behaviour of fresh concrete and
hardened concrete.
Module:3 Concrete Mix Design 4 hours
Methods of mix design-Design of concrete mixes by using IS code method and ACI method
Module:4 Mechanical Properties of Concrete 4 hours
Compressive strength test- Split tensile strength test-Flexural test- Modulus of elasticity of
concrete-Static modulus -Stress-strain characteristics- Dynamic modulus- Factors affecting
strength of concrete.
Module:5 Non-destructive Testing of Concrete 3 hours
Rebound hammer test – UPV test – Half cell Potential test – Thermography – Pull out test.
Module:6 Durability Properties of Concrete 4 hours

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 Rapid chloride permeability test- Water absorption test – Resistance against sulphate attack, acid
attack, alkaline attack- Effect of elevated temperature.
Module:7 Special Concrete and Concreting Methods 5 hours
High performance concrete- Lightweight concrete – High density concrete - Polymer concrete -
Fibre reinforced concrete – Self compacting concrete - Cold weather concreting - Hot weather
concreting -Pre-packed concrete - Vacuum concrete
Module:8 Contemporary issues 2 hours
Total Lecture hours 30 hours
Sample List of Projects for J Component
1. Determination of compressive strength of cement
mortar cube with cement replacement by 50 %FLY
ASH
2. Study of the influence of chemical and mineral
admixture on mechanical properties of concrete 60 hours
3. Effect of fly ash on self-compacting concrete
4. An experimental investigation on the strength and
workability characteristics of fiber reinforced
concrete
5. Effect of fly ash on high strength concrete
Text Book(s)
Metha.P.K, (2005), Concrete: Microstructure, Properties and Materials, McGraw-Hill, New
1.
Delhi.
Reference Books
1. Neville.A.M.,Brooks.J.J., (2008), Concrete Technology, Pearson Education, New Delhi.
2. Gambir.M.L., (2009), Concrete Technology, Tata Mc-Graw Hill-Education, New Delhi.
3. Shetty.M.S.,(2017), Concrete Technology, S. Chand and Company Ltd, New Delhi.
4. IS : 12269, Specification for 53 grade ordinary Portland Cement, BIS, New Delhi
5. IS : 383, Specification for Coarse and fine natural sources for Concrete, BIS, New Delhi
6. IS:10262, Concrete Mix Proportioning -Guidelines
ACI 211.1-91 Reapproved 2009, Standard Practice for selecting Proportions for Normal,
7.
Heavyweight, and Mass Concrete.
Mode of evaluation: Continuous Assessment Test, Quizzes, Assignments, Final Assessment Test
Recommended by Board of Studies 04-03-2016
Approved by Academic Council No. 40 Date 18-03-2016

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 Course code Course title L T P J C
CLE6002 ADVANCED FOUNDATION DESIGN 3 0 0 0 3
Syllabus version
Pre-requisite Nil
1.1
Course Objectives:
To impart the knowledge in the area of analysis and design of foundations and earth
retaining structures.
Expected Course Outcome:
Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:
1. Estimate bearing capacity of raft foundation
2. Determine safe load carrying capacity of pile for a given site condition
3. Design a reinforced earth wall and analyse its stability
4. Analyse sheet pile and find embedment depth
5. Distinguish f piled-raft and load sharing between raft and pile
6. Evaluate stability of well foundation
7. Identify suitable type of cofferdam for a given construction problem
Student Learning Outcomes (SLO): 6, 9
6. Having an ability to design a component or a product applying all the relevant standards
and with
realistic constraints
9.Having problem solving ability- solving social issues and engineering problems
Module:1 Raft Foundations 6 hours
Bearing capacity of rafts; Rafts on clays and sands; Compensated raft; Flexible and rigid rafts (IS:
2950); Settlement analysis of rafts (under embankment loading).
Module:2 Pile Foundations 7 hours
Load capacity of piles in sands and clays; α - method; Brom's analysis; Laterally loaded piles;
Uplift capacity of piles; Pile group capacity; Pile load test. Analysis of stress waves in pile driving.
Module:3 Piled Rafts 7 hours
Concept of a piled raft - Examples, definitions and terminology; Piled raft as a composite
construction; Advantages of piled rafts; Performance and design of a piled raft; Steps involved in
piled raft design.
Module:4 Well Foundations 6 hours
Well Foundations - Types of wells or caissons – Drilled shafts and caissons - Design and
construction
Module:5 Deep Excavation Protection Systems 6 hours
Sheeting and bracing systems in shallow and deep open cuts in different soil types - Cantilever
sheet piles, Anchored sheet piles; Stability and design of braced supports. Diaphragm walls
Module:6 Coffer Dams 5 hours
Types of Coffer dams, merits and demerits; Design of single wall coffer dams; Stability aspects,
TVA method and Cumming's method.
Module:7 Reinforced Earth Walls 5 hours

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Advantages of RE walls, Behaviour of RE walls, Soil-reinforcement interaction; Internal and
external stability conditions; Field applications of RE walls.
Module:8 Contemporary issues 3 hours
Total Lecture hours 45 hours
Text Book(s)
Bowles, J. E., (2011), Foundation Analysis and Design, 7th Edition, McGraw Hill Book
1.
Co., New York.
2. Das. B. M., (2010), Principles of Foundation Engineering, CL Engineering.
Reference Books
1. Fang. H.Y.,(2012), Foundation Engineering Handbook, Springer Science and Business Media.
Varghese. P. C., (2009), Design of Reinforced Concrete Foundations, Prentice Hall of India,
2.
New Delhi.
Murthy. V. N. S., (2009), Soil Mechanics and Foundation Engineering - CBS Publications,
3.
Delhi.
Swami Saran ., (2010), Reinforced Soil and Its Engineering Applications., I. K.
4.
International Pvt Ltd.
Swami Saran., (2006), Analysis and Design of Substructures: Limit State Design, Oxford
5.
& IBH Publishing Company Pvt. Limited.
Tomlinson M and Woodward J. (2008). Pile Design and Construction Practice” 5th Edition.
6.
Taylor and Francis.
Fleming K, Weltman A, Randolph M and Elson K (2009). Piling Engineering. 3rd Edition.
7.
Taylor and Francis.
8. K. R. Arora., (2011) Soil Mechanics and Foundation Engineering, Standard publishers
Mode of evaluation: Continuous Assessment Test, Final Assessment Test, Quiz, Assignments
Recommended by Board of Studies 27.09.2017
Approved by Academic Council No. 47 Date 05-10-2017

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Course code Course title L T P J C
3 0 0 0 3
CLE6004 REPAIR AND REHABILITATION OF STRUCTURES
Syllabus version
Pre-requisite Nil 1.1
Course Objectives:
1. To impart broad knowledge in the area of repair and rehabilitation of structures
2. To understand about various causes of deterioration of structures
3. To obtain the knowledge about corrosion of structures
4. To understand the properties of repair materials
5. To know various repair techniques and strengthening methods
Expected Course Outcome:
Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to
1. Identify the role of the maintenance engineer
2. Understand the causes of deterioration of structures
3. Identify the effect of corrosion on structures
4. Apply the NDT techniques to assess the condition of the structures
5. Evaluate various properties and applications of repair materials
6. Assessing the techniques for repairing
7. Apply the strengthening techniques for distressed buildings
Student Learning Outcomes (SLO): 4,6

4.Having Sense-Making Skills of creating unique insights in what is being seen or

observed (Higher level thinking skills which cannot be codified)
6.Having an ability to design a component or a product applying all the relevant standards
and with realistic constraints
Module:1 Introduction 5 hours
Importance of maintenance - Types of maintenance - Decay of structures- Role of the Maintenance
Engineer - Quality Assurance for concrete construction - Design and construction errors.
Module:2 Deterioration of Structures 6 hours
Causes of deterioration of concrete, steel, masonry and timber structures - surface deterioration -
efflorescence - Causes and preventive measures.
Module:3 Corrosion of Structures 6 hours
Corrosion mechanism - Effects of cover thickness and cracking - Methods of corrosion protection
– Inhibitors - Coatings - Cathodic protection for reinforcements.
Module:4 Inspection and Assessment of Distressed structures 6 hours
Visual inspection – Non-destructive tests –Ultrasonic pulse velocity method – Rebound hammer
technique– Pullout tests – Core test.
Module:5 Materials for Repair 6 hours
Special concretes and mortar - Concrete chemicals - Special elements for accelerated strength gain
- Expansive cement- Polymer concrete – Ferro cement, Fibre reinforced concrete - Fibre reinforced
plastics.
Module:6 Techniques for Repair 6 hours
Techniques for repairing of spalling and disintegration of structures - Grouting –Autogenous
healing- Pre-packed concrete- Protective surface coating.

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 Module:7 Strengthening of distressed buildings 6 hours
Repairs to overcome low member strength – Deflection - Chemical disruption - Weathering wear -
Fire leakage - Marine exposure- Use of FRP- NDT tests
Module:8 Contemporary issues 4 hours
Total Lecture hours 45 hours
Text Book(s)
Modi, P.I., Patel, C.N. (2016). Repair and Rehabilitation of Concrete Structures, PHI India,
1.
New Delhi.
Reference Books
IABSE, (2010). Case Studies of Rehabilitation, Repair, Retrofitting, and Strengthening of
1.
Structures, Volume 12, Structural Engineering Documents (SED), Switzerland.
Varghese, P.C. (2014), Maintenance, Repair & Rehabilitation and Minor Works of Buildings,
2.
PHI India, New Delhi.
Bhattacharjee, J. (2017), Concrete Structures Repair Rehabilitation And Retrofitting, CBS
3.
Publishers & Distributors, New Delhi.
Mode of evaluation:Continuous Assessment Test, Quizzes, Assignments, Final Assessment Test
Recommended by Board of Studies 27.09.2017
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 Course code Course title L T P J C
CLE6016 PRESTRESSED CONCRETE STRUCTURES 2 2 0 0 3
Syllabus version
Pre-requisite CLE5002 Design of Concrete Structural systems 1.1
Course Objectives:
1. To learn the principles, materials, methods and systems of prestressing
2. To know the different types of losses and deflection of prestressed members
3. To learn the design of prestressed concrete beams for flexural members
Expected Course Outcome:
Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to
1. Understand the concepts of pre-tensioning and post-tensioning members
2. Design a prestressed concrete beam accounting for losses
3. Evaluate the deflection and crack width of prestressed members
4. Design the member subjected to flexure and shear.
5. Design the member subjected to torsion.
6. Design the anchorage zone reinforcement
7. Analyse and design the indeterminate structures.
Student Learning Outcomes (SLO): 5,6
5. Having design thinking capability
6. Having an ability to design a component or a product applying all the relevant
standards and with realistic constraints
Module:1 Introduction 3 hours
Introduction – Development of Pre-stressed Concrete, General Principles of Pre-stressed Concrete,
Classification and types of pre-stressing, Stages of loading, Materials – Concrete and Steel - stress,
strain characteristics.
Module:2 Losses in Pre-stress 3 hours
Significance of loss of Pre-stress, Immediate losses and time dependent losses

Module:3 Deflections 7 hours

Deflections- calculation for short term/immediate and long term deflection
Module:4 Design for Flexure and Shear 4 hours
Design For Flexure and shear– Flexural analysis of beams for limit state of serviceability, design for
simply supported beams for limit state of collapse – Shear and Diagonal tension in Un-cracked
beams, Diagonal cracking in shear, shear design for Limit state of collapse
Module:5 Design for Torsion 4 hours
Torsion in concrete structures – Torsional design for pre-stressed concrete structures – Limit State of
Collapse
Module:6 Design of End Anchorages 3 hours
Stress distribution in end block – design of anchorage zone reinforcement
Module:7 Indeterminate Structures 4 hours
Concept of concordant cable and profile – sketching of pressure lines for continuous beams.

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Module:8 Contemporary issues 2 hours
Total Lecture hours 30 hours
Tutorial 30 hours
Minimum of 2 Problems to be worked out by Students in
Every Tutorial Class
Another 2 Problems to be given as Home
Work. Tutorial Class Module 1: 2 hrs
Tutorial Class Module 2 : 4 hrs
Tutorial Class Module 3 : 5 hrs
Tutorial Class Module 4 : 5 hrs
Tutorial Class Module 5 : 4 hrs
Tutorial Class Module 6 : 5 hrs
Tutorial Class Module 7 : 5 hrs
Text Book(s)
Krishna Raju. N., (2014), Pre-stressed Concrete - Problems and Solutions, CBS Publishers and
1.
Distributors, Pvt. Ltd., New Delhi.
Reference Books
1. Praveen Nagarajan, Advanced Concrete Design, Person, 2013
2. N.Rajagopalan., (2013), Prestressed Concrete – Second Edition, Narosa Publishers, New Delhi
3. IS: 1343: Indian Standard code of practice for Prestressed concrete, BIS, New Delhi.
IS: 3370-Indian Standard code of practice for concrete structures for storage of liquids, BIS,
4.
New Delhi.
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 Course code Course title L T P J C
CLE6017 EARTHQUAKE RESISTANT DESIGN 2 0 0 4 3
Syllabus version
Pre-requisite CLE5003 Structural Dynamics
1.1
Course Objectives:
1. To study the basic concepts of engineering seismology and ground motion characteristics.
2. To understand the strength and capacity design principles of earthquake resistant design.
3. To study the behavior of various types of buildings under static and dynamic forces.
4. To study the elastic and inelastic deformations and significance of ductility in beam-column
joints.
5. To study the seismic behavior of masonry and concrete shear wall systems.
6. To study the significance of energy dissipating devices in seismic resistant design.
Expected Course Outcome:
Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to
1. Identify the characteristics of seismic waves and its measures.
2. Understand the principles of earthquake resistant design and response spectrum.
3. Analyze and design the various types of structures under static and dynamic loading
conditions.
4. Design various beam-column joints as per ductility requirements.
5. Analyze and design unreinforced and reinforced masonry and concrete shear wall structures.
6. Explain the types of dampers and base isolation systems and its importance in seismic
resistant design.
Student Learning Outcomes (SLO): 5,6
5. Having design thinking capability
6. Having an ability to design a component or a product applying all the relevant
standards and with realistic constraints
Module:1 Seismology and Earthquake 6 hours
Internal structure of the earth, continental drift and plate tectonics, Faults, Elastic rebound theory,
seismic waves and characteristics, earthquake size, strong ground motion, seismic zoning map of
India, Seismic hazard assessment.
Module:2 Principles of Earthquake Resistant Design 3 hours
Seismic design philosophy - Principles of earthquake resistant design - Response spectrum theory -
Application of response spectrum theory to seismic design of structures -Capacity - Design
Principles - Design criteria for strength - Stiffness and ductility.
Module:3 Seismic Analysis of Moment Resisting Frames 5 hours
Determination of design lateral forces as per IS: 1893-2016 – equivalent static force and dynamic
analysis procedure. Effect of infill stiffness on analysis of frames – Equivalent diagonal strut.
Module:4 Modelling, Analysis and Design of Structures 3 hours
Seismic analysis and design of RC structures using software - static and dynamic methods –
equivalent static, response spectrum and time history methods.
Module:5 Design of Beam Column Junctions 5 hours

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 Elastic and Inelastic deformations of structures – ductility of the composite system - design of axial
and flexural members – beam column junction detailing – strong column - weak beam effects as
per IS: 13920: 2016.
Module:6 Design of Shear Walls 3 hours
Unreinforced and reinforced masonry shear walls – analysis and design of reinforced concrete
shear walls.
Module:7 Vibration Control Techniques 3 hours
Vibration control – energy dissipating devices – principles and application, basic concept of base
isolation – various systems - case studies.
Module:8 Contemporary issues 2 hours
Total Lecture hours 30 hours
Sample List of Projects for J Component
1. Comparison of inter storey drift of multi-storied building
using linear static and dynamic methods
2. Determine the effect of infill stiffness on reduction of inter
storey drift
3. Analysis and design of regular/irregular buildings
considering strong column-weak beam criteria (linear static /
dynamic)
4. Determine the optimum position of shear wall / design
of ductile shear wall systems / evaluation of response 60 hours
modification factor for shear wall – using different methods of
modeling of shear wall
5. Modeling and analysis of buildings considering vibration control
techniques
Text Book(s)
Pankaj Agarwal and Manish Shrikhande., (2010), Earthquake resistant design of structures,
1.
Prentice-Hall India Pvt. Ltd., New Delhi.
Reference Books
Pauley and Priestly. (1992), Seismic design of reinforced concrete and masonry buildings, John
1.
Wiley and Sons, London.
Jack Moehle (2015), Seismic Design of Reinforced Concrete Buildings, McGraw-Hill
2.
Education, New Delhi.
3. IS: 1893:2016 (Part 1), Criteria for earthquake resistant design of structures.
4. IS:13920: 2016, Ductile detailing of reinforced concrete structures subjected to seismic forces.
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 Course code Course title L T P J C
APPLICATION OF NUMERICAL METHODS IN
CLE6018 2 2 0 0 3
STRUCTURAL ENGINEERING
Syllabus version
Pre-requisite MAT5005 Advanced Mathematical Methods 1.1
Course Objectives:
1. To apply the numerical techniques for different structural elements
2. To study the different numerical procedures for calculating the response of structures
3. To learn the analysis of frames, slabsfor deflection
4. To study the finite element and Trapezoidal and Simpson’s rule.
5. To apply the concepts of numerical methods.
6. To evaluate stability and analysis of plate.
Expected Course Outcome:
Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to
1. Understand the concepts of numerical techniques to structural elements.
2. Analyze the frame member.
3. Understand the concepts of finite difference and finite strip method
4. Evaluate the slope and deflection of the members
5. Analyze the bending moment, shear and deflection of beam.
6. Apply numerical method in structural members
Student Learning Outcomes (SLO): 1,9
1. Having an ability to apply mathematics and science in engineering applications
9.Having problem solving ability- solving social issues and engineering problem
Module:1 Solutions of Simultaneous Equations 5 hours
Solution of simultaneous equations – Bending moment - Slope and deflection in beams.
Module:2 Finite Difference Method-Slabs 4 hours
Membrane analogy using finite difference method for slabs-slope and deflection of slabs
Module:3 Numerical Methods – I 4 hours
Numerical integration (Trapezoidal and Simpson’s rule) for determining shear, moment and
deflection in beams– Gauss Quadrature formula.
Module:4 Numerical Methods - II 4 hours
Newmark’s method – Determination of shear force - Bending moment - Slope and deflection in
beams.
Module:5 Eigen Values Problems 5 hours
Evaluation of Eigen values for stability problems- Evaluation of Eigen vectors for stability
problems.
Module:6 Boundary Elements and Discrete Element Methods 3 hours
Boundary Elements for plates
Module:7 Finite Strip Method 3 hours
Finite Strip method for analysis of plates.
Module:8 Contemporary issues 2 hours
Total Lecture hours 30 hours
Tutorial 30 hours
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 Students in Every Tutorial Class
 Another 2 Problems to be given as Home
Work. Tutorial Class Module 1: 2 hrs
Tutorial Class Module 2 : 4 hrs
Tutorial Class Module 3 : 5 hrs
Tutorial Class Module 4 : 5 hrs
Tutorial Class Module 5 : 4 hrs
Tutorial Class Module 6 : 5 hrs
Tutorial Class Module 7 : 5 hrs
Text Book
Steven O'Hara, Carisa H Ramming, (2014), Numerical Structural Analysis (Sustainable
1.
Structural Systems Collection), Momentum Press.
Reference Books
Joe G. Eisley, Antony M. Waas, (2011), Analysis of Structures: An Introduction Including
1.
Numerical Methods, Wiley.
Mahinder Kumar Jain, (2012), Numerical Methods: For Scientific and Engineering
2.
Computation, New Age International Publishers
Rajesh Srivastava, Saumyen Guha, (2010), Numerical Methods: For Engineering and Science,
3.
OUP India.
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 Course code Course title L T P J C
THEORY AND DESIGN OF PLATES AND
CLE6019 2 2 0 0 3
SHELLS
Syllabus version
Pre-requisite CLE5001 Theory of Elasticity and Plasticity
1.1
Course Objectives:
1. To understand the behaviour of thin plates under bending
2. To study the different solution techniques of rectangular thin plates
3. To understand the numerical techniques for the analysis of plates
4. To know the structural behaviour of folded plates
5. To obtain knowledge on the behaviour of shells
6. To understand the analysis techniques of different types of shells
Expected Course Outcome:
Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to
1. Develop and solve differential equation of thin plates subjected to flexure
2. Analyze rectangular plates using Navier’s and Levy’s method
3. Analyse plates by using finite difference method
4. Identify the structural behaviour of folded plates
5. Differentiate various types of shells based on structural behaviour
6. Analyse and design different types of shells
7. Determine membrane behaviour of shells
Student Learning Outcomes (SLO): 1,5,14
1. Having an ability to apply mathematics and science in engineering applications
5.Having design thinking capability
14.Having an ability to design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze and interpret data
Module:1 Introduction 4 hours
Laterally loaded thin plates – Differential equation – Boundary conditions. Bending of plates
Module:2 Analysis of Plates - I 4 hours
Simply supported rectangular plates – Navier’s solution and Levy’s method – Rectangular plates
with various edge conditions.
Module:3 Analysis of Plates - II 4 hours
Symmetrical bending of circular plates – Finite difference method for analysis of square and
rectangular plates.
Module:4 Folded Plates 4 hours
Introduction of folded plate structures – Structural behavior – Various types
Module:5 Shells 4 hours
Introduction - Types of shells – Structural action – Membrane theory – Limitations
Module:6 Analysis and Design of Shells - I 5 hours
Beam method of analysis. Analysis and design of doubly curved shells – Elliptic paraboloid

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Module:7 Analysis of Shells - II 3 hours
Conoid and hyperbolic paraboloid roofs.
Module:8 Contemporary issues 2 hours
Total Lecture hours 30 hours
Tutorial
 Minimum of 2 Problems to be worked out by Students
in Every Tutorial Class
 Another 2 Problems to be given as Home
Work. Tutorial Class Module 1: 2 hrs
Tutorial Class Module 2 : 4 hrs 30 hours
Tutorial Class Module 3 : 5 hrs
Tutorial Class Module 4 : 5 hrs
Tutorial Class Module 5 : 4 hrs
Tutorial Class Module 6 : 5 hrs
Tutorial Class Module 7 : 5 hrs
Text Book(s)
Timoshenko. S., (2010), Theory of Plates and Shells, McGraw Hill Education (India) Private
1.
Limited, 2 edition, New York.
Reference Books
1. Chandrashekhara, K., (2001), Theory of Plates, University Press (India) Ltd., Hyderabad.
Szilard. R., (2007), Theories and Applications of Plate Analysis: Classical Numerical and
2.
Engineering Methods, John Wiley & Sons, New Jersey.
Bhavikatti. S.S., (2012), Theory of Plates and Shells, New Age International Publisher, First
3.
edition, New Delhi.
Reddy. J.N., (2006), Theory and Analysis of Elastic Plates and Shells: Solutions Manual,
4.
CRC Press Inc, 2nd Revised edition, London.
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 Course code Course title L T P J C
CLE6020 ANALYSIS AND DESIGN OF TALL STRUCTURES 2 0 0 4 3
Syllabus version
Pre-requisite CLE6015 Advanced Design of Steel Structures
1.0
Course Objectives:
1. To understand the behaviour of tall structures subjected to dynamic loads
2. To study the behaviour of different types of tall structural systems
Expected Course Outcome:
Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to
1. Analyse the tall structure for gravity and lateral loads
2. Evaluate the structural systems in tall buildings
3. Understand the behaviour of various structural systems under gravity and lateral loading
4. Examine different types of outrigger system
5. Understand shear wall systems
6. Identify the importance of infilled frames
7. Examine three dimensional analysis of floors
Student Learning Outcomes (SLO): 1,14
1. Having an ability to apply mathematics and science in engineering applications
14.Having an ability to design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze and interpret data
Module:1 Types of Buildings and Loads Calculations 5 hours
Classification of buildings according to NBC – Wind load – Seismic load – Quasi static approach-
combination of loading
Module:2 Rigid frame 4 hours
Rigid frame behaviour- analysis of gravity loading-Substitute frame method for dead load and live
loads- analysis of horizontal loading- Portal - Cantilever and factor methods – Kani’s method-
Equivalent frame method- Diaphragm openings
Module:3 Braced Frame 4 hours
Types of bracing- behaviour of bracing- methods of analysis- member force analysis- drift analysis
Module:4 Core and Outrigger System 4 hours
Behaviour- optimum location of single outrigger- optimum location of two outrigger- framed tube
systems
Module:5 Shear Wall System 5 hours
Behaviour and analysis of shear wall- coupled shear wall
Module:6 In-filled Frame Systems 3 hours
Importance – Methods of analysis – Equivalent truss and frame method – Force-displacement
method – Effect of perforation in the in-filled frame.
Module:7 Three Dimensional Analysis 3 hours
Basic principles – Centre of rotation of a rigid floor, Force displacement method
Module:8 Contemporary issues 2 hours
Total Lecture hours 30 hours
Sample List of Projects for J Component
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 under wind loading
2. Investigation of efficient bracing system as per IS 800:2007.
3. Effect of concentric and eccentric type of bracings on
performance based seismic analysis of RC building
4. Analysis of reinforced concrete tall building with
different arrangement of concrete and steel bracing
system
5. Analysis and design of diagrid structural system for high rise
steel buildings
Text Book(s)
1. B.S. Taranath (2011), Structural analysis and design of tall building, CRC Press
Reference Books
Ghali.A., Neville.A.M and Brown.T.G, (2003), Structural Analysis – A unified classical and
1.
Matrix Approach (Fifth Edition), Span press
2. IS 13920 Ductile detailing of reinforced concrete structures, BIS, India

3. IS 1893 Criteria for earthquake resistant design BIS, India

4. IS 875 Code of practice for design loadsBIS, India

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 Course code Course title L T P J C
CLE6021 STRUCTURAL OPTIMIZATION 3 0 0 0 3
Syllabus version
Pre-requisite CLE6015 Advanced Design of Steel Structures
1.1
Course Objectives:
To study the different optimization methodologies applied to structural systems.
Expected Course Outcome:
Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to
1. Understand structural optimization problems,
2. Apply various classical techniques for optimization.
3. Identify problem formulation, analytical method and basic feasible solution
4. Apply various unconstrained nonlinear programming for optimization problems.
5. Apply various constrained nonlinear programming for optimization problems.
6. Understand geometric and Dynamic Programming
7. Understand optimization techniques for steel and RC members.
Student Learning Outcomes (SLO): 1,9
1. Having an ability to apply mathematics and science in engineering applications
9. Having problem solving ability- solving social issues and engineering problems
Module:1 Introduction 5 hours
Definition - Variables - Objective Function - Constraints - Design space - Feasible and infeasible -
Convex and Concave - Local and global optima - Formulation of structural optimization problems.
Module:2 Classical Technique 6 hours
Differential calculus - Optimality criteria - Single variable optimization - Multivariable optimization
- Lagrange Multiplier method - Khun - Tucker Criteria.
Module:3 Linear Programming 6 hours
Problem formulation - Graphical solution - Analytical method - Standard form - Slack, surplus
and artificial variables - Canonical form - Basic feasible solution - Simplex method - Two phase
method - Penalty method - Duality theory - Primal - Dual algorithm.
Module:4 Unconstrained Nonlinear Programming 6 hours
Unidimensional - Unimodal function - Exhaustive and unrestricted search - Dichotomous search -
Fibonacci Method - Golden section method - Interpolation method - Unconstrained multivariable
function - Univariate method - Cauchy’s steepest descent method - Conjugate gradient method
(Fletcher Reeves) - Variable metric methods - (Davidon - Fletcher Powell).
Module:5 Constrained Nonlinear Programming 6 hours
Direct and indirect method- Cutting plane method - Method of feasible direction - Interior penalty
function - Exterior penalty function method.
Module:6 Geometric and Dynamic Programming 6 hours
Polynomial - Degree of difficulty - Reducing G.P.P to a set of simultaneous equations -
Unconstrained and constrained problems with zero difficulty - Concept of solving problems with
one degree of difficulty - Bellman’s principle of optimality - Representation of a multistage
decision problem - Concept of sub-optimization problems using classical and tabular methods.

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Module:7 Structural Engineering Applications 6 hours
Methods for optimal design of structural elements, continuous beams and single storied frames
using plastic theory - Minimum weight design for truss members - Fully stressed design -
Optimization principles to design R.C. structures such as multi-storey buildings, water tanks and
bridges. Structural optimization for transient (dynamic) problems.
Module:8 Contemporary issues 4 hours
Total Lecture hours 45 hours
Text Book
1. Rao, S.S. (2014), Engineering Optimization: Theory and Practice, New Age International, New
Delhi.
Reference Books
Raphael T. Haftka, ZaferGürdal, (2012), Elements of Structural Optimization, Series in Solid
1.
Mechanics and its Applications, Vol. 11, Springer Science & Business Media, Netherlands.
Osvaldo M. Querin, Mariano Victoria, Cristina Alonso Gordoa, Rubén Ansola, PascualMartí,
2.
(2017), Topology Design Methods for Structural Optimization, Butterworth-Heinemann.
Andrej Cherkaev, (2012), Variational Methods for Structural Optimization, Vol.140, Applied
3.
Mathematical Sciences, Springer Science & Business Media, Netherlands.
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 Course code Course title L T P J C
CLE6022 URBAN PLANNING AND SUSTAINABILITY 3 0 0 0 3
Syllabus version
Pre-requisite CLE6015 Advanced Design of Steel Structures
1.1
Course Objectives:
1. To understand about the project formulation for urban sustainability
2. To be able to know the theories of urban planning
3. To understand the impact of a plan to the environment
4. To find effective methods of infrastructure planning
5. To identify areas where smart infrastructure and smart cities can be incorporated.
Expected Course Outcome:
Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:
1. Explain the aspects to be considered when planning a city
2. Examine the impact of a plan on the environment
3. Identify the factors of existing theories of planning
4. Understand the requirements of institutional bodies
5. Apply various aspects of sustainable infrastructure and plan development
6. Evaluate the various factors that affect the urban structure
7. Understand requirements of smart city
Student Learning Outcomes (SLO): 5,10
5. Having design thinking capability
10. Having a clear understanding of professional and ethical responsibility
Module:1 Introduction to City Planning 5 hours
Overview of planning from prehistory to current - Industrialization and the transformation of
Urban Space - Detailed case studies of planned cities - Introduction of Remote sensing, GIS and
GPS in
urban planning. Smart City Planning.
Module:2 Economy and Environment 8 hours
Indian cities and challenges involved in planning -Urban Renewal and Suburbanization - Downtown
Redevelopment - Planning for Disaster risk reduction - Energy and Sustainability -Global
Sustainability Issues and Climate Change - Concepts of EIA and LCA.
Module:3 Planning Theories 5 hours
Theory of city form: normative models –cosmic, machine, organic; Concentric Zone Theory, Sector
Theory, Multiple Nuclei Theory - Modes of planning -Land use and land value -Emerging Concepts
and Environmental Planning.
Module:4 Institutional Mechanisms 5 hours
Planning system in India and changes in institutional provisions over time - authorities and
mechanisms for planning, implementation and evaluation - levels of hierarchy. Types of plans –
master plans, development plans. Digital Data Integration with Sustainable Smart Cities.
Module:5 Infrastructure Planning 8 hours
Critical issues in sustainable infrastructural planning- Concepts of basic needs, formation of
objectives and standards - Data requirements for planning of urban networks and service - feasibility
planning studies for structure, infrastructure systems. Technology for Sustainable Smart City
Infrastructure. Recycling Technologies and Renewable energy.
Module:6 Evaluation of Urban Structure 4 hours
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 operating characteristics - urban road hierarchy planning - criteria for road and junction
improvements - arterial improvement techniques. Integrated inter-modal transport systems.
Module:7 Smart Cities and Sustainable Development 8 hours
Human development and sustainability - Rights of future generations -Climate Change and
development - Leveraging recent technologies in enhancing urban living: internet of things (IoT) –
Concept of smart cities.
Module:8 Contemporary issues 2 hours
Total Lecture hours 45 hours
Text Book
1. Peter Hall, Mark Tewdwr-Jones. (2010), Urban and Regional Planning, Taylor & Francis.
Reference Books
Peter Hall (2014), Cities of Tomorrow, An Intellectual History of Urban Planning and Design
1.
Since 1880. 4th Edition, Wiley-Blackwell.
Randall Crane and Rachel Weber (2012), The Oxford Handbook of Urban Planning, Oxford
2.
University Press.
Ian Bracken (2009), Urban Planning Methods, Research and Policy Analysis, Routledge,
3.
Taylor & Francis.
Harry T. Dimitriou, Ralph Gakenheimer (2011), Urban Transport in the Developing World, A
4.
Handbook of Policy and Practice. Edward Elger, USA.
Joy Sen (2013), Sustainable Urban Planning, The Energy and Resources Institute, New Delhi,
5.
India.
6. Russ Lopez. (2012). The Built Environment and Public Health. John Wiley & Sons.
Eddie N. Laboy-Nieves, Fred C. Schaffner, Ahmed Abdelhadi, Mattheus F.A. Goosen (2008),
7. Environmental Management, Sustainable Development and Human Health, CRC Press, Taylor
& Francis.
Carol L. Stimmel. (2015), Building Smart Cities: Analytics, ICT, and Design Thinking, CRC
8.
Press, Taylor & Francis.
DurganandBalsavar (2012) Mahindra World City, Public Private Partnerships in Urban
9.
Planning, Mapin Publishers.
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 Course code Course title L T P J C
CLE6023 OFFSHORE STRUCTURES 2 2 0 0 3
Syllabus version
Pre-requisite Nil
1.1
Course Objectives:
1. To learn the types and functions of offshore structure.
2. To study the behavior of structures subjected to hydrodynamic loads
3. To study different analysis procedures for different offshore structures and also study the
wave structure interaction.
Expected Course Outcome:
Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to
1. Understand the types and functions of offshore structure
2. Evaluate the loads experienced by offshore structure
3. Understand the concept of fixed offshore structures
4. Understand the wave hydrodynamics
5. Evaluate the wave forces on offshore structures
6. Design the framed structure in offshore.
7. Analyse the offshore structures subjected to dynamic loads.
Student Learning Outcomes (SLO): 1,5
1. Having an ability to apply mathematics and science in engineering applications
5.Having design thinking capability
Module:1 Introduction 4 hours
Types of Offshore Structures-Types of Offshore Platforms -Functions of offshore structures-
Components of a Typical Offshore Structure
Module:2 Loads on Offshore Structures 4 hours
Gravity Loads-Wind Load- Offshore Loads- Fatigue Load-Seismic Loads.
Module:3 Concepts of Fixed Platform Jacket and Deck 4 hours
Jacket concepts-redundant framing arrangement-Launch and Lift jackets-Simple Deck
configurations for Lift and float- Over installations- In-service and Pre-service Loads and analysis.
Module:4 Wave Theories 4 hours
Wave generation and Propagation - Small and finite amplitude wave theories - Wave energy and
pressure distribution
Module:5 Wave force on Offshore Structures 4 hours
Slender Vertical Cylindrical Members-Linearization of Nonlinear Wave Drag Force-Wave
Forces on Arbitrarily Oriented Cylindrical Members - Wave Forces on Large Diameter
Structures
Fundamental Considerations for Framed Offshore
Module:6 4 hours
Structural Analysis
Site Characteristics and Modelling Procedures for Analysis-Hydrostatic Pressure and
Buoyancy-Finite Element Applications for Framed Offshore Structural Analysis
Module:7 Considerations for Dynamic Analysis 4 hours
Characterization of Offshore Structure as an SDOF System-SDOF Models in Offshore Structures-
MDOF Systems
Module:8 Contemporary issues 2 hours
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 Tutorial
 Minimum of 2 Problems to be worked out by
Students in Every Tutorial Class
 Another 2 Problems to be given as Home
Work. Tutorial Class Module 1: 2 hrs
Tutorial Class Module 2 : 4 hrs 30 hours
Tutorial Class Module 3 : 5 hrs
Tutorial Class Module 4 : 5 hrs
Tutorial Class Module 5 : 4 hrs
Tutorial Class Module 6 : 5 hrs
Tutorial Class Module 7 : 5 hrs

Text Book(s)
D.V. Reddy, A. S. J. Swamidas(2014), Essentials of Offshore Structures, CRC Press, Taylor
1.
& Francis Group
Reference Books
Mohamed A. El-Reedy (2012), Offshore Structure, Design, Construction and Maintenance,
1.
Gulf Professional Publishing,
API (2014), Recommended Practice for Planning, designing and Construction, Fixed offshore
2.
platform, American Petroleum Institute publication, RP2A, Dallas, Texas.
Günther Clauss, Eike Lehmann, Carsten Östergaard, M.J. Shields (2012), Offshore
3.
Structures: Volume I: Conceptual Design and Hydromechanics: 1, Springer- Verlag.
Eugenio Fortaleza (2012), Active Control of Offshore Structures, Lambert Academic
4.
Publication.
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 Course code Course title L T P J C
CLE6024 ENERGY EFFICIENT BUILDINGS 3 0 0 0 3
Syllabus version
Pre-requisite Nil
1.1
Course Objectives:
1. To understand the concept of reduction in energy consumption through low energy building
design
2. To Understand the sources of Renewable Energy
3. To Highlight strategies to integrate daylighting and low energy heating/cooling in buildings
4. To Model air flow and Ventilation
5. To know illumination requirements artificial lighting and factors affecting day lighting
6. To Design for climatic zones
Expected Course Outcome:
On completion of this course, the students will be able to:
1. Understand the concept of reduction in energy consumption through low energy
building design
2. Understand the sources of renewable Energy
3. Examine strategies to integrate day lighting and low energy heating / cooling in buildings
4. Understand model air flow and Ventilation
5. Know illumination requirements artificial lighting and factors affecting day lighting
6. Design for climatic zones
Student Learning Outcomes (SLO): 4, 18
4. Having Sense-Making Skills of creating unique insights in what is being seen or
observed 18.Having critical thinking and innovative skills

Module: 1 Green Buildings, Energy and Environment 6 hours

Green Buildings within the Indian Context, Types of Energy, Energy Efficiency and Rebound
Effect, Pollution, Better Buildings, Reducing energy consumption, Low energy design.
Module:2 Renewable Energy sources 7 hours
Solar energy, Passive Solar Heating, Passive Solar collection, Wind and other renewables. A passive
solar strategy: Direct gain - Trombe wall, convective air loop, Photovoltaics, Climate and Energy,
Macro and Microclimate - Indian Examples.
Module:3 Heating and Cooling 8 hours
Building Form Surface area and Fabric Heat Loss, utilizing natural energy, Internal Planning,
Grouping of buildings – Robin’s Spatial Proportion – Orientation of building –Heat transmission
through buildings –Thermal properties of building materials – Thermal Comfort –Psychrometric
Chart –Heat transfer – Cosine Effect - Insulation - Cooling buildings, passive cooling, and
mechanical cooling – Measurement of heating and cooling loads.
Module:4 Ventilation and Infiltration 8 hours
Natural ventilation and forced ventilation in commercial buildings, passive cooling, modelling air
flow and ventilation – stack effect - ventilation calculation – Mass effect
Module:5 Day lighting and Artificial Lighting 8 hours
Illumination requirements - Concepts of daylight factors and day lighting, daylight assessment, sky
dome - sun path diagram, sky exposure angle, sun protection, shading coefficient, visualizing day
lighting: Source-Path-Target and apparent size, illuminance calculation, penetration and spread of
sky component, artificial lighting, efficacy, Radiant barriers - new light sources –luminaries - light

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 shelves - Supplementary artificial lighting design – light distribution – electric lighting control
Module:6 Design for Climatic Zones 3 hours
Energy efficient building strategies for various climatic zones – cold and cloudy – cold and sunny
– composite – warm and humid – moderate – hot and dry – case studies.
Module:7 EnergyAssessment and Compliances Procedures 3 hours
Energy awareness, monitoring energy consumption, Building Environmental Assessment-
environmental criteria – embodied energy of building materials - assessment methods - assessment
tools (e.g. GRIHA, LEED) - Ecohomes - Sustainable architecture and urban design – principles of
environmental architecture.
Module:8 Contemporary issues 2 hours
Total Lecture hours 45 hours
Text Book(s)
1. Satyajit Ghosh and Abhinav Dhaka (2015), Green Structures: Energy Efficient Buildings, Ane
Books.
Reference Books
1. Charles Eley (2016), Design Professional's Guide to Zero Net Energy Buildings, Island Press.
Ian M. Shapiro (2016), Energy Audits and Improvements for Commercial Buildings, John
2.
Wiley & Sons.
Mo ncef Krarti (2016), Energy Audit of Building Systems: An Engineering Approach, Second
3. Edition.
4. EngHwa Yap., (2017), Energy Efficient Building, Published by InTech.,Crotia.
Lal Jayamaha (2006), Energy-Efficient Building Systems: Green Strategies for Operation and
5.
Maintenance, McGraw Hill Professional.
Mode of evaluation:Continuous Assessment Test, Quizzes, Assignments, Final Assessment Test
Recommended by Board of Studies 27.09.2017
Approved by Academic Council No. 47 Date 05-10-2017

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