PCC-CE206 Surveying and Geomatics

Module 1: Introduction to Surveying (8 hours): Principles, Linear, angular and graphical methods, Survey

stations, Survey lines- ranging, Bearing of survey lines, Levelling: Plane table surveying, Principles of levelling-
booking and reducing levels; differential, reciprocal leveling, profile levelling and cross sectioning. Digital and

Auto Level, Errors in levelling; contouring: Characteristics, methods, uses; areas and volumes.
Triangulation and Trilateration (6 Hours): Theodolite survey: Instruments, Measurement of horizontal and
vertical angle; Horizontal and vertical control - methods -triangulation network- Signals. Baseline - choices -
instruments and accessories - extension of base lines corrections - Satellite station - reduction to centre -
Intervisibility of height and distances - Trigonometric leveling - Axis single corrections.
Module 2: Curves (6 hours) Elements of simple and compound curves – Method of setting out– Elements of
Reverse curve - Transition curve – length of curve – Elements of transition curve - Vertical curves
Module 3: Modern Field Survey Systems (8 Hours): Principle of Electronic Distance Measurement, Modulation,
Types of EDM instruments, Distomat, Total Station – Parts of a Total Station – Accessories –Advantages and
Applications,
Field Procedure for total station survey, Errors in Total Station Survey; Global Positioning Systems- Segments,
GPS measurements, errors and biases, Surveying with GPS, Co-ordinate transformation, accuracy
considerations.
Module 4: Photogrammetry Surveying (8 Hours): Introduction, Basic concepts, perspective geometry of aerial
photograph, relief and tilt displacements, terrestrial photogrammetry, flight planning; Stereoscopy, ground
control extension for photographic mapping- aerial triangulation, radial triangulation, methods; photographic
mapping- mapping using paper prints, mapping using stereoplotting instruments, mosaics, map substitutes.
Module 5: Remote Sensing (9 Hours): Introduction –Electromagnetic Spectrum, interaction of electromagnetic
radiation with the atmosphere and earth surface, remote sensing data acquisition: platforms and sensors;
visual image interpretation; digital image processing.
Text/Reference Books:
1 Madhu, N, Sathikumar, R and Satheesh Gobi, Advanced Surveying: Total Station, GIS and Remote
Sensing, Pearson India, 2006.
2 Manoj, K. Arora and Badjatia, Geomatics Engineering, Nem Chand & Bros, 2011
3 Bhavikatti, S.S., Surveying and Levelling, Vol. I and II, I.K. International, 2010 4 Chandra, A.M., Higher
Surveying, Third Edition, New Age International (P) Limited, 2002.
5 Anji Reddy, M., Remote sensing and Geographical information system, B.S. Publications, 2001.
6 Arora, K.R., Surveying, Vol-I, II and III, Standard Book House, 2015.

ESC203 Computer-aided Civil Engineering Drawing

Module 1:INTRODUCTION; Introduction to concept of drawings, Interpretation of typical drawings, Planning
drawings to show information concisely and comprehensively; optimal layout of drawings and Scales;
Introduction to computer aided drawing, coordinate systems, reference planes. Commands: Initial
settings, Drawing aids, Drawing basic entities, Modify commands, Layers, Text and Dimensioning, Blocks.
Drawing presentation norms and standards.(2)

Module 2:SYMBOLS AND SIGN CONVENTIONS: Materials, Architectural, Structural, Electrical and Plumbing
symbols. Rebar drawings and structural steel fabrication and connections drawing symbols, welding
symbols; dimensioning standards (2)

Module 3: MASONRY BONDS:English Bond and Flemish Bond – Corner wall and Cross walls - One brick wall
and one and half brick wall (1)

Module 4: BUILDING DRAWING: Terms, Elements of planning building drawing, Methods of making line
drawing and detailed drawing. Site plan, floor plan, elevation and section drawing of small residential
buildings. Foundation plan. Roof drainage plans. Depicting joinery, standard fittings & fixtures, finishes.
Use of Notes to improve clarity (7)
Module 5:PICTORIAL VIEW: Principles of isometrics and perspective drawing. Perspective view of building.
Fundamentals of Building Information Modelling (BIM) (3) Total 15 sessions

Text/Reference Books:
1. Subhash C Sharma & Gurucharan Singh (2005), “Civil Engineering Drawing”, Standard Publishers

2. Ajeet Singh (2002), “Working with AUTOCAD 2000 with updates on AUTOCAD 200I”, Tata- Mc Graw-
Hill Company Limited, New Delhi

3. Sham Tickoo Swapna D (2009), “AUTOCAD for Engineers and Designers”, Pearson Education,
4. Venugopal (2007), “Engineering Drawing and Graphics + AUTOCAD”, New Age
International Pvt. Ltd.,
5. Balagopal and Prabhu (1987), “Building Drawing and Detailing”, Spades publishing KDR building,
Calicut,
6. (Corresponding set of) CAD Software Theory and User Manuals.
7. Malik R.S., Meo, G.S. (2009) Civil Engineering Drawing, Computech Publication Ltd New Asian.
Sikka, V.B. (2013), A Course in Civil Engineering Drawing, S.K.Kataria& Sons,

HSMC251 Introduction to Civil Engineering

Modules
1. Basic Understanding: What is Civil Engineering/ Infrastructure? Basics of Engineering and Civil
Engineering; Broad disciplines of Civil Engineering; Importance of Civil Engineering, Possible scopes for a
career
2. History of Civil engineering: Early constructions and developments over time; Ancient monuments &
Modern marvels; Development of various materials of construction and
methods of construction; Works of Eminent civil engineers
3. Overview of National Planning for Construction and Infrastructure Development; Position of construction
industry vis-à-vis other industries, five year plan outlays for construction; current budgets for infrastructure
works;
4. Fundamentals of Architecture & Town Planning: Aesthetics in Civil Engineering, Examples of great
architecture, fundamentals of architectural design & town planning; Building Systems (HVAC, Acoustics,
Lighting, etc.); LEED ratings; Development of Smart cities
5. Fundamentals of Building Materials: Stones, bricks, mortars, Plain, Reinforced & Prestressed Concrete,
Construction Chemicals; Structural Steel, High Tensile Steel, Carbon Composites; Plastics in Construction;
3D printing; Recycling of Construction &
Demolition wastes
6. Basics of Construction Management & Contracts Management: Temporary Structures in Construction;
Construction Methods for various types of Structures; Major Construction equipment; Automation &
Robotics in Construction; Modern Project management Systems; Advent of Lean Construction; Importance
of Contracts Management

7. Environmental Engineering & Sustainability: Water treatment systems; Effluent
treatment systems; Solid waste management; Sustainability in Construction;
8. Geotechnical Engineering: Basics of soil mechanics, rock mechanics and geology; various types of
foundations; basics of rock mechanics & tunnelling
9. Hydraulics, Hydrology &Water Resources Engineering: Fundamentals of fluid flow, basics of water supply
systems; Underground Structures; Underground Structures Multipurpose reservoir projects
10. Ocean Engineering: Basics of Wave and Current Systems; Sediment transport systems; Ports & Harbours
and other marine structures
11. Power Plant Structures: Chimneys, Natural & Induced Draught Colling towers, coal handling systems, ash
handling systems; nuclear containment structures; hydro power projects
12. Structural Engineering: Types of buildings; tall structures; various types of bridges; Water retaining
structures; Other structural systems; Experimental Stress Analysis; Wind tunnel studies;
13. Surveying & Geomatics: Traditional surveying techniques, Total Stations, Development of Digital Terrain
Models; GPS, LIDAR;
14. Traffic &Transportation Engineering: Investments in transport infrastructure development in India for
different modes of transport; Developments and challenges in integrated transport development in India:
road, rail, port and harbour and airport sector; PPP in transport sector; Intelligent Transport Systems;
Urban Public and Freight Transportation; Road Safety under heterogeneous traffic; Sustainable and
resilient pavement materials, design, construction and management; Case studies and examples.
15. Repairs & Rehabilitation of Structures: Basics of corrosion phenomena and other structural distress
mechanisms; some simple systems of rehabilitation of structures; NonDestructive testing systems; Use of
carbon fibre wrapping and carbon composites in repairs.
16. Computational Methods, IT, IoT in Civil Engineering: Typical software used in Civil Engineering- Finite
Element Method, Computational Fluid Dynamics; Computational Geotechnical Methods; highway design
(MX), Building Information Modelling; Highlighting typical available software systems (SAP, STAAD,
ABAQUS, MATLAB, ETAB, NASTRAN, NISA, MIKE 21, MODFLOW, REVIT, TEKLA, AUTOCAD,...GEOSTUDIO,
EDUSHAKE, MSP, PRIMAVERA, ArcGIS, VisSIM, ...)
17. Industrial lectures: Case studies of large civil engineering projects by industry professionals, covering
comprehensive planning to commissioning;
18. Basics of Professionalism: Professional Ethics, Entrepreneurial possibilities in Civil Engineering, Possibilities
for creative & innovative working, Technical writing Skills enhancement; Facilities Management; Quality &
HSE Systems in Construction

Text/Reference Books:
1. Patil, B.S.(1974), Legal Aspects of Building and Engineering Contract
2. The National Building Code, BIS, (2017)
3. RERA Act, (2017)
4. Meena Rao (2006), Fundamental concepts in Law of Contract, 3rd Edn. Professional Offset
5. Chandiramani, Neelima (2000), The Law of Contract: An Outline, 2nd Edn. Avinash Publications
Mumbai
6. Avtarsingh (2002), Law of Contract, Eastern Book Co.
7. Dutt (1994), Indian Contract Act, Eastern Law House
8. Anson W.R.(1979), Law of Contract, Oxford University Press
9. Kwatra G.K.(2005), The Arbitration & Conciliation of Law in India with case law on UNCITRAL Model
Law on Arbitration, Indian Council of Arbitration
10. Avtarsingh (2005), Law of Arbitration and Conciliation, Eastern Book Co.
11. Wadhera (2004), Intellectual Property Rights, Universal Law Publishing Co.
12. P. S. Narayan (2000), Intellectual Property Rights, Gogia Law Agency
13. T. Ramappa (2010), Intellectual Property Rights Law in India, Asia Law House
14. Bare text (2005), Right to Information Act
15. O.P. Malhotra, Law of Industrial Disputes, N.M. Tripathi Publishers
16. K.M. Desai(1946), The Industrial Employment (Standing Orders) Act
17. Rustamji R.F., Introduction to the Law of Industrial Disputes, Asia Publishing House 18. Vee, Charles &
Skitmore, Martin (2003) Professional Ethics in the Construction Industry, Engineering Construction and
Architectural management, Vol.10, Iss. 2, pp 117-127, MCB UP Ltd
18. American Society of Civil Engineers (2011) ASCE Code of Ethics – Principles Study and Application
19. Ethics in Engineering- M.W.Martin& R.Schinzinger, McGraw-Hill
20. Engineering Ethics, National Institute for Engineering Ethics, USA
21. www.ieindia.org
22. Engineering ethics: concepts and cases – C. E. Harris, M.S. Pritchard, M.J.Rabins
23. Resisting Bureaucratic Corruption: Alacrity Housing Chennai (Teaching Case Study) -S. Ramakrishna
Velamuri -CEIBS
24. CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTS, http://www.jnormanstark.com/contract.htm
25. Internet and Business Handbook, Chap 4, CONTRACTS LAW,
http://www.laderapress.com/laderapress/contractslaw1.html
26. Contract &Agreements ,
http://www.tco.ac.ir/law/English/agreements/General/Contract%20Law/C.htm
27. Contracts, http://206.127.69.152/jgretch/crj/211/ch7.ppt

28. Business & Personal Law. Chapter 7. “How Contracts Arise”,
http://yucaipahigh.com/schristensen/lawweb/lawch7.ppt
29. Types of Contracts, http://cmsu2.cmsu.edu/public/classes/rahm/meiners.con.ppt
30. IV. TYPES OF CONTRACTS AND IMPORTANT PROVISIONS,
http://www.worldbank.org/html/opr/consult/guidetxt/types.html Contract Types/Pricing
Arrangements Guideline- 1.4.G (11/04/02), http://www.sandia.gov/policy/14g.pdf

ESC209 Mechanical Engineering

Module 1: Basic Concepts- Basic concepts - concept of continuum, macroscopic approach,
Thermodynamic systems - closed, open and isolated. Property, state, path and process, quasistatic
process, work, modes of work. Zeroth law of thermodynamics, concept of temperature and heat.
Concept of ideal and real gases.
Module 2: First Law of Thermodynamics- Concepts of Internal Energy, Specific Heat Capacities,
Enthalpy. Energy Balance for Closed and Open Systems, Energy Balance for
Steady-Flow Systems. Steady-Flow Engineering Devices. Energy Balance for Unsteady- Flow
Module 3: Second Law of Thermodynamics- Thermal energy reservoirs, heat engines energy
conversion, Kelvin’s and Clausius statements of second law, the Carnot cycle, the Carnot Theorem,
the thermodynamic temperature scale, the Carnot heat engine, efficiency, the Carnot refrigerator
and heat pump, COP. Clausius inequality, concept of entropy, principle of increase of entropy –
availability, the increase of entropy principle, perpetual-motion machines, reversible and
irreversible processes, Entropy change of pure substances, isentropic processes, property diagrams
involving entropy, entropy change of liquids and solids, the entropy change of ideal gases,
reversible steady-flow work, minimizing the compressor work, isentropic efficiencies of steady-flow
devices, and entropy balance. Energy - a measure of work potential, including work potential of
energy, reversible work and irreversibility, second-law efficiency, exergy change of a system,
energy transfer by heat, work, and mass, the decrease of exergy principle and exergy destruction,
energy balance: closed systems and control volumes energy balance.
Module 4: Properties Of Pure Substance- Properties of pure substances. Thermodynamic
properties of pure substances in solid, liquid and vapour phases. Phase rule, P-V, P-T, T-V, T-S, H-S
diagrams, PVT surfaces. Thermodynamic properties of steam. Calculations of work done and heat
transfer in non- flow and flow processes.

Module 5: Power Cycles- Vapour and combined power cycles, including the Carnot vapor cycle,

Rankine cycle: the ideal cycle for vapor power, the ideal reheat and regenerative and the second-
law analysis of vapour power cycles. Gas power cycles, including basic considerations in the

analysis of power cycles, the Carnot cycle and its value in engineering, an overview of reciprocating
engines, air standard assumptions, gasoline engine Otto cycle, diesel engine cycle, gas-turbine
Brayton cycle, and the second-law analysis of gas power cycles.
Module 6: Ideal and Real Gases and Thermodynamic Relations- Gas mixtures – properties ideal and
real gases. Equation of state, Avogadro’s Law, Vander Waal’s equation of state, Compressibility
factor, compressibility chart. Dalton’s law of partial pressure. Exact differentials, T-D relations,
Maxwell’s relations. Clausius Clapeyron equations, Joule – Thomson coefficient.
Module 7: Psychrometry and psychrometric charts, property calculations of air vapour mixtures.
Psychrometric process – Sensible heat exchange processes. Latent heat exchange processes.
Adiabatic mixing, evaporative cooling. Use of standard thermodynamic tables, Mollier diagram,
Psychometric chart and Refrigerant property tables. Refrigeration cycles, including refrigerators

and heat pumps, the ideal reversed Carnot vapour-compression refrigeration cycle, actual vapor-
compression refrigeration cycles, heat pump systems, gas refrigeration cycles, and absorption

refrigeration systems.
Text/Reference Books:
1. Nag.P.K., “Engineering Thermodynamics”, Tata McGraw-Hill, New Delhi.
2. Cengel, Thermodynamics – An Engineering Approach Tata McGraw Hill, New
Delhi. Sonntag, R. E., Borgnakke, C., & Wylen, G. J. V. Fundamentals of thermodynamics:
Wiley.
3. Moran, M. J., Shapiro, H. N., Boettner, D. D., & Bailey, M. Fundamentals of Engineering
4. Thermodynamics: John Wiley & Sons.
5. Jones, J. B., & Dugan, R. E. Engineering thermodynamics: Prentice Hall.
6. Potter, M. C., & Somerton, C. W. Schaum's Outline of Thermodynamics for
Engineers, McGraw-Hill.

PCC-CE202 Engineering Geology

Module 1: Introduction-Branches of geology useful to civil engineering, scope of geological studies
in various civil engineering projects. Department dealing with this subject in India and their scope
of work- GSI, Granite Dimension Stone Cell, NIRM. Mineralogy-Mineral, Origin and composition.
Physical properties of minerals, susceptibility of minerals to alteration, basic of optical mineralogy,
SEM, XRD., Rock forming minerals, megascopic identification of common primary & secondary
minerals.
Module 2:Petrology-Rock forming processes. Specific gravity of rocks. Ternary diagram. Igneous
petrology- Volcanic Phenomenon and different materials ejected by volcanoes. Types of volcanic
eruption. Concept of Hot spring and Geysers. Characteristics of different types of magma. Division
of rock on the basis of depth of formation, and their characteristics. Chemical and Mineralogical
Composition. Texture and its types. Various forms of rocks. IUGS Classification of phaneritic and
volcanic rock.. Field Classification chart. Structures. Classification of Igneous rocks on the basis of
Chemical composition. Detailed study of Acidic Igneous rocks like Granite, Rhyolite or Tuff, Felsite,
Pegmatite, Hornfels. Metamorphic Aureole, Kaolinization. Landform as Tors. Engineering aspect to
granite. Basic Igneous rocks Like Gabbro, Dolerite, Basalt. Engineering aspect to Basalt.
Sedimentary petrology- mode of formation, Mineralogical Composition. Texture and its types,
Structures, Gradation of Clastic rocks. Classification of sedimentary rocks and their characteristics.
Detailed study of Conglomerate, Breccia, Sandstone, Mudstone and Shale, Limestone Metamorphic
petrology- Agents and types of metamorphism, metamorphic grades, Mineralogical composition,
structures & textures in metamorphic rocks. Important Distinguishing features of rocks as Rock
cleavage, Schistosity, Foliation. Classification. Detailed study of Gneiss, Schist, Slate with
engineering consideration.
Module3: Physical Geology- Weathering. Erosion and Denudation. Factors affecting weathering
and product of weathering. Engineering consideration. Superficial deposits and its geotechnical
importance: Water fall and Gorges, River meandering, Alluvium, Glacial deposits, Laterite
(engineering aspects), Desert Landform, Loess, Residual deposits of Clay with flints, Solifluction
deposits, mudflows, Coastal deposits.
Module 4: Strength Behavior of Rocks- Stress and Strain in rocks. Concept of Rock Deformation &
Tectonics. Dip and Strike. Outcrop and width of outcrop. Inliers and Outliers. Main types of
discontinuities according to size. Fold- Types and nomenclature, Criteria for their recognition in
field. Faults: Classification, recognition in field, effects on outcrops. Joints & Unconformity; Types,
Stresses responsible, geotechnical importance. Importance of structural elements in engineering
operations. Consequences of failure as land sliding, Earthquake and Subsidence. Strength of
Igneous rock structures.
Module 5: Geological Hazards- Rock Instability and Slope movement: Concept of sliding blocks.
Different controlling factors. Instability in vertical rock structures and measures to prevent collapse.
Types of landslide. Prevention by surface drainage, slope reinforcement by Rock bolting and Rock
anchoring, retaining wall, Slope treatment. Case study on black clay. Ground water: Factors
controlling water bearing capacity of rock. Pervious & impervious rocks and ground water.
Lowering of water table and Subsidence. Earthquake: Magnitude and intensity of earthquake.
Seismic sea waves. Revelation from Seismic Records of structure of earth. Case Study on Elevation
and Subsidence in Himalayan region in India. Seismic Zone in India.

Module 6: Rock masses as construction material: Definition of Rock masses. Main features
constituting rock mass. Main features that affects the quality of rock engineering and design. Basic
element and structures of rock those are relevant in civil engineering areas. Main types of works
connected to rocks and rock masses. Important variables influencing rock properties and behavior
such as Fresh rock Influence from some minerals. Effect of alteration and weathering.
Measurement of velocity of sound in rock. Classification of Rock material strength. Core logging
.Rock Quality Designation. Rock mass description.
Module 7:Geology of dam and reservoir site- Required geological consideration for selecting dam
and reservoir site. Failure of Reservoir. Favorable & unfavorable conditions in different types of
rocks in presence of various structural features, precautions to be taken to counteract unsuitable
conditions, significance of discontinuities on the dam site and treatment giving to such structures.
Module 8:Rock Mechanics- Sub surface 9nvestigations in rocks and engineering characteristics or
rocks masses; Structural geology of rocks. Classification of rocks, Field & laboratory tests on rocks,
Stress deformation of rocks, Failure theories and sheer strength of rocks, Bearing capacity of rocks.

Text/Reference Books:
1. Engineering and General Geology, Parbin Singh, 8th Edition (2010), S K Kataria & Sons.
2. Text Book of Engineering Geology, N. Chenna Kesavulu, 2nd Edition (2009), Macmillan
Publishers India.
Geology for Geotechnical Engineers, J.C.Harvey, Cambridge University Press (1982).

PCC-CE203 Disaster Preparedness & Planning Management

Module 1:Introduction - Concepts and definitions: disaster, hazard, vulnerability, risks- severity,
frequency and details, capacity, impact, prevention, mitigation).
Module 2:Disasters - Disasters classification; natural disasters (floods, draught, cyclones, volcanoes,
earthquakes, tsunami, landslides, coastal erosion, soil erosion, forest fires etc.); manmade disasters
(industrial pollution, artificial flooding in urban areas, nuclear radiation, chemical spills,
transportation accidents, terrorist strikes, etc.); hazard and vulnerability profile of India, mountain
and coastal areas, ecological fragility.
Module 3: Disaster Impacts - Disaster impacts (environmental, physical, social, ecological,
economic, political, etc.); health, psycho-social issues; demographic aspects (gender, age, special
needs); hazard locations; global and national disaster trends; climate change and urban disasters.
Module 4: Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) - Disaster management cycle – its phases; prevention,
mitigation, preparedness, relief and recovery; structural and non-structural measures; risk analysis,
vulnerability and capacity assessment; early warning systems, Postdisaster environmental response
(water, sanitation, food safety, waste management, disease control, security, communications);
Roles and responsibilities of government, community, local institutions, NGOs and other
stakeholders; Policies and legislation for disaster risk reduction, DRR programmes in India and the
activities of National Disaster Management Authority.
Module 5: Disasters, Environment and Development - Factors affecting vulnerability such as impact
of developmental projects and environmental modifications (including of dams, landuse changes,
urbanization etc.), sustainable and environmental friendly recovery; reconstruction and
development methods.
Text/Reference Books:
1. http://ndma.gov.in/ (Home page of National Disaster Management Authority)
2. http://www.ndmindia.nic.in/ (National Disaster management in India, Ministry of Home
Affairs).
3. Pradeep Sahni, 2004, Disaster Risk Reduction in South Asia, Prentice Hall.
4. Singh B.K., 2008, Handbook of Disaster Management: Techniques & Guidelines, Rajat
Publication.
5. Ghosh G.K., 2006, Disaster Management, APH Publishing Corporation
6. Disaster Medical Systems Guidelines. Emergency Medical Services Authority, State of
California, EMSA no.214, June 2003

PCC-CE207 Materials, Testing & Evaluation

Module 1: Introduction to Engineering Materials covering, Cements, M-Sand, Concrete
(plain, reinforced and steel fibre/ glass fibre-reinforced, light-weight concrete, High
Performance Concrete, Polymer Concrete) Ceramics, and Refractories, Bitumen and asphaltic
materials, Timbers, Glass and Plastics, Structural Steel and other Metals, Paints and
Varnishes, Acoustical material and geo-textiles, rubber and asbestos, laminates and
adhesives, Graphene, Carbon composites and other engineering materials including
properties and uses of these
Module 2: Introduction to Material Testing covering, What is the “ Material Engineering” ?;
Mechanical behavior and mechanical characteristics; Elasticity – principle and
characteristics; Plastic deformation of metals; Tensile test – standards for different material
(brittle, quasi-brittle, elastic and so on) True stress – strain interpretation of tensile test;
hardness tests; Bending and torsion test; strength of ceramic; Internal friction, creep –
fundaments and characteristics; Brittle fracture of steel – temperature transition approach;
Background of fracture mechanics; Discussion of fracture toughness testing – different materials;
concept of fatigue of materials; Structural integrity assessment procedure and fracture
mechanics
Module 3: Standard Testing & Evaluation Procedures covering, Laboratory for mechanical
testing; Discussion about mechanical testing; Naming systems for various irons, steels and
nonferrous metals; Discussion about elastic deformation; Plastic deformation; Impact test and
transition temperatures; Fracture mechanics – background; Fracture toughness – different
materials; Fatigue of material; Creep.
Tutorials from the above modules covering, understanding i) Tests & testing of bricks, ii) Tests
& testing of sand, iii) Tests & testing of concrete, iv) Tests & testing of soils, v) Tests & testing of
bitumen & bituminous mixes, vi) Tests & testing of polymers and polymer based materials, vii)
Tests & testing of metals & viii) Tests & testing of other special materials, composites and
cementitious materials. Explanation of mechanical behavior of these materials.
Practicals:
Gradation of coarse and fine aggregates
Different corresponding tests and need/application of these tests in design and quality
control
Tensile Strength of materials & concrete composites
Compressive strength test on aggregates
Tension I - Elastic Behaviour of metals & materials
Tension II - Failure of Common Materials
Concrete I - Early Age Properties
Concrete II - Compression and Indirect Tension
Compression – Directionality
Consolidation and Strength Tests
Tension III - Heat Treatment
Torsion test
Hardness tests (Brinnel’s and Rockwell)
Tests on closely coiled and open coiled springs

Theories of Failure and Corroboration with Experiments
Concrete Mix Design as per BIS
Text/Reference Books:

1. Chudley, R., Greeno (2006), 'Building Construction Handbook' (6th ed.),R. Butterworth-
Heinemann

2. Khanna, S.K., Justo, C.E.G and Veeraragavan, A, ' Highway Materials and Pavement
Testing', Nem Chand& Bros, Fifth Edition
3. Various related updated & recent standards of BIS, IRC, ASTM, RILEM, AASHTO, etc.
corresponding to materialsused for Civil Engineering applications
4. Kyriakos Komvopoulos (2011), Mechanical Testing of Engineering Materials, Cognella
5. E.N. Dowling (1993), Mechanical Behaviour of Materials,Prentice Hall International
Edition
6. American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM), Annual Book of ASTM Standards
(post 2000)
7. Related papers published in international journals

PCC-CE204 Introduction to Fluid Mechanics

Module 1: Basic Concepts and Definitions – Distinction between a fluid and a solid;
Density, Specific weight, Specific gravity, Kinematic and dynamic viscosity; variation of viscosity
with temperature, Newton law of viscosity; vapour pressure, boiling point, cavitation; surface
tension, capillarity, Bulk modulus of elasticity, compressibility.
Module 2: Fluid Statics - Fluid Pressure: Pressure at a point, Pascals law, pressure variation with
temperature, density and altitude. Piezometer, U-Tube Manometer, Single Column Manometer,
U-Tube Differential Manometer, Micromanometers. pressure gauges, Hydrostatic pressure
and force: horizontal, vertical and inclined surfaces. Buoyancy and stability of floating bodies.
Module 3:Fluid Kinematics- Classification of fluid flow : steady and unsteady flow; uniform and
non-uniform flow; laminar and turbulent flow; rotational and irrotational flow; compressible
and incompressible flow; ideal and real fluid flow; one, two and three dimensional flows;
Stream line, path line, streak line and stream tube; stream function, velocity potential function.
One-, two- and three -dimensional continuity equations in Cartesian coordinates
Module 4: Fluid Dynamics- Surface and body forces; Equations of motion - Euler’s equation;
Bernoulli’s equation – derivation; Energy Principle; Practical applications of Bernoulli’s equation
: venturimeter, orifice meter and pitot tube; Momentum principle; Forces exerted by fluid flow
on pipe bend; Vortex Flow – Free and Forced;
Dimensional Analysis and Dynamic Similitude - Definitions of Reynolds Number, Froude
Number, Mach Number, Weber Number and Euler Number; Buck ingham’s π-Theorem.
Module5: Laminar Flow-Laminar flow through :circular pipes, annulus and parallel plates. Stoke’s
law, Measurement of viscosity
Module6: Dimensional Analysis and Hydraulic Similitude: Dimensional homogeneity, Rayleigh
method, Buckingham’s Pi method and other methods. Dimensionless groups. Similitude, Model
studies, Types of models. Application of dimensional analysis and model
Studies to fluid flow problem. Dynamic Similitude- Definitions of ReynoldsNumber, Froude
Number, MachNumber, Weber Number and EulerNumber.
Module7: Flow through Pipes:Loss of head through pipes,Darcy-Wiesbatch equation, minor
losses, total energy equation, hydraulic gradient line,Pipes in series, equivalent pipes, pipes in
parallel, flow through laterals, flows in dead end pipes, siphon, power transmission through
pipes, nozzles. Analysis of pipe networks: Hardy Cross method, water hammer in pipes and
control measures, branching of pipes, three reservoir problem
Module8: Turbulent Flow- Reynolds experiment, Transition from laminar to turbulent flow.
Definition of turbulence, scale and intensity, Causes of turbulence, instability, mechanism of
turbulence and effect of turbulent flow in pipes. Reynolds stresses, semi-empirical theories of
turbulence, Prandtl’s mixing length theory, universal velocity distribution equation.
Resistance to flow of fluid in smooth and rough pipes, Moody’s diagram

Text/Reference Books:
1. Fluid Mechanics and Machinery, C. S. P. Ojha, R. Berndtsson and P. N. Chadramouli, Oxford
University Press, 2010
2. Hydraulics and Fluid Mechanics, P M Modi and S M Seth, Standard Book House
3. Theory and Applications of Fluid Mechanics, K. Subramanya, Tata McGraw Hill
4. Fluid Mechanics with Engineering Applications, R.L. Daugherty, J.B. Franzini and E.J.
Finnemore, International Student Edition, Mc Graw Hill.

ESC202 Basic Electronics

Module1: Diodes and Applications covering, Semiconductor Diode - Ideal versus Practical, Resistance Levels,
Diode Equivalent Circuits, Load Line Analysis; Diode as a Switch, Diode as a Rectifier, Half Wave and Full Wave

Rectifiers with and without Filters; Breakdown Mechanisms, Zener Diode – Operation and Applications; Opto-
Electronic Devices – LEDs,

Photo Diode and Applications; Silicon Controlled Rectifier (SCR) – Operation, Construction, Characteristics,
Ratings, Applications;
Module 2: Transistor Characteristics covering, Bipolar Junction Transistor (BJT) –
Construction, Operation, Amplifying Action, Common Base, Common Emitter and Common Collector
Configurations, Operating Point, Voltage Divider Bias Configuration; Field Effect
Transistor (FET) – Construction, Characteristics of Junction FET, Depletion and Enhancement type Metal Oxide
Semiconductor (MOS) FETs, Introduction to CMOS circuits;
Module 3: Transistor Amplifiers and Oscillators covering, Classification, Small Signal Amplifiers – Basic Features,
Common Emitter Amplifier, Coupling and Bypass Capacitors, Distortion, AC Equivalent Circuit; Feedback
Amplifiers – Principle, Advantages of Negative Feedback, Topologies, Current Series and Voltage Series

Feedback Amplifiers; Oscillators – Classification, RC Phase Shift, Wien Bridge, High Frequency LC and Non-
Sinusoidal type Oscillators;

Module 4: Operational Amplifiers and Applications covering, Introduction to Op-Amp, Differential Amplifier
Configurations, CMRR, PSRR, Slew Rate; Block Diagram, Pin Configuration of 741 Op-Amp, Characteristics of
Ideal OpAmp, Concept of Virtual Ground;

Text/Reference Books:
1. David. A. Bell (2003), Laboratory Manual for Electronic Devices and Circuits, Prentice Hall, India
2. Santiram Kal (2002), Basic Electronics- Devices, Circuits and IT Fundamentals, Prentice Hall, India
3. Thomas L. Floyd and R. P. Jain (2009), Digital Fundamentals by Pearson Education, 4. Paul B. Zbar, A.P.
Malvino and M.A. Miller (2009), Basic Electronics – A Text-Lab. Manual, TMH
5. R. T. Paynter (2009), Introductory Electronic Devices & Circuits, Conventional Flow
Version, Pearson

ESC205 Engineering Mechanics

Module 1: Introduction to Engineering Mechanics covering, Force Systems Basic concepts, Particle equilibrium
in 2-D & 3-D; Rigid Body equilibrium; System of Forces, Coplanar Concurrent Forces, Components in Space –
Resultant- Moment of Forces and its Application; Couples and Resultant of Force System, Equilibrium of System
of Forces, Free body diagrams, Equations of Equilibrium of Coplanar Systems and Spatial Systems; Static
Indeterminacy
Module 2: Friction covering, Types of friction, Limiting friction, Laws of Friction, Static and Dynamic Friction;
Motion of Bodies, wedge friction, screw jack & differential screw jack;
Module 3: Basic Structural Analysis covering, Equilibrium in three dimensions; Method of Sections; Method of
Joints; How to determine if a member is in tension or compression; Simple Trusses; Zero force members; Beams
& types of beams; Frames & Machines;
Module 4: Centroid and Centre of Gravity covering, Centroid of simple figures from first principle, centroid of
composite sections; Centre of Gravity and its implications; Area moment of inertia- Definition, Moment of
inertia of plane sections from first principles, Theorems of moment of inertia, Moment of inertia of standard
sections and composite sections; Mass moment inertia of circular plate, Cylinder, Cone, Sphere, Hook.
Module 5: Virtual Work and Energy Method- Virtual displacements, principle of virtual work for particle and
ideal system of rigid bodies, degrees of freedom. Active force diagram, systems with friction, mechanical
efficiency. Conservative forces and potential energy (elastic and gravitational), energy equation for equilibrium.
Applications of energy method for equilibrium. Stability of equilibrium.
Module 6: Review of particle dynamics- Rectilinear motion; Plane curvilinear motion (rectangular, path, and
polar coordinates). 3-D curvilinear motion; Relative and constrained motion; Newton’s 2nd law (rectangular,
path, and polar coordinates). Work-kinetic energy, power, potential energy. Impulse-momentum (linear,
angular); Impact (Direct and oblique).
Module 7:Introduction to Kinetics of Rigid Bodies covering, Basic terms, general principles in dynamics; Types
of motion, Instantaneous centre of rotation in plane motion and simple problems; D’Alembert’s principle and
its applications in plane motion and connected bodies; Work energy principle and its application in plane
motion of connected bodies; Kinetics of rigid body rotation;

Module 8:Mechanical Vibrations covering, Basic terminology, free and forced vibrations, resonance and its
effects; Degree of freedom; Derivation for frequency and amplitude of free vibrations without damping and
single degree of freedom system, simple problems, types of pendulum, use of simple, compound and torsion
pendulums;
Tutorials from the above modules covering, To find the various forces and angles including resultants in various
parts of wall crane, roof truss, pipes, etc.; To verify the line of polygon on various forces; To find coefficient of
friction between various materials on inclined plan; Free body diagrams various systems including block-pulley;
To verify the principle of moment in the disc apparatus; Helical block; To draw a load efficiency curve for a
screw jack

Text/Reference Books:
1. Irving H. Shames (2006), Engineering Mechanics, 4th Edition, Prentice Hall
2. F. P. Beer and E. R. Johnston (2011), Vector Mechanics for Engineers, Vol I - Statics, Vol II, – Dynamics,
9th Ed, Tata McGraw Hill
3. R. C. Hibbler (2006), Engineering Mechanics: Principles of Statics and Dynamics, Pearson Press.
4. Andy Ruina and Rudra Pratap (2011), Introduction to Statics and Dynamics, Oxford University Press
5. Shanes and Rao (2006), Engineering Mechanics, Pearson Education,
6. Hibler and Gupta (2010),Engineering Mechanics (Statics, Dynamics) by Pearson Education
7. Reddy Vijaykumar K. and K. Suresh Kumar(2010), Singer’s Engineering Mechanics 8. Bansal R.K.(2010),
A Text Book of Engineering Mechanics, Laxmi Publications
9. Khurmi R.S. (2010), Engineering Mechanics, S. Chand & Co.
Tayal A.K. (2010), Engineering Mechanics, Umesh Publications