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NUMERICALMETHODS

SH553
Lecture : 3
Tutorial : 1
Practical : 3

Year : III
Part : I

Courseobjective:
The course aims to introduce numerical methods used for the solution of
engineering problems. The course emphasizes algorithm development and
programmingandapplicationtorealisticengineeringproblems.
(4hours)
1.
Introduction,Approximationanderrorsofcomputation

1.1. Introduction,ImportanceofNumericalMethods
1.2. ApproximationandErrorsincomputation
1.3. Taylor'sseries
1.4. Newton's Finite differences (forward , Backward, central
difference,divideddifference)
1.5. Differenceoperators,shiftoperators,differentialoperators
1.6. Uses and Importance of Computer programming in Numerical
Methods.
2.
SolutionsofNonlinearEquations
(5hours)
2.1 BisectionMethod
2.2 NewtonRaphsonmethod(twoequationsolution)
2.3 RegulaFalsiMethod,Secantmethod
2.4 Fixedpointiterationmethod
2.5 RateofconvergenceandcomparisonsoftheseMethods
3.
Solutionofsystemoflinearalgebraicequations
(8hours)
3.1 Gausseliminationmethodwithpivotingstrategies
3.2 GaussJordanmethod
3.3 LUFactorization
3.4 Iterativemethods(Jacobimethod,GaussSeidelmethod)
3.5 EigenvalueandEigenvectorusingPowermethod
4.
Interpolation
(8hours)
4.1 Newton'sInterpolation(forward,backward)
4.2 Central difference interpolation: Stirling's Formula, Bessel's
Formula
4.3 agrangeinterpolation

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4.4

Least square method of fitting linear and nonlinear curve for


discretedataandcontinuousfunction
4.4 SplineInterpolation(CubicSpline)
5.
NumericalDifferentiationandIntegration
(6hours)
5.1 NumericalDifferentiationformulae
5.2 Maximaandminima
5.3 NewtonCotegeneralquadratureformula
5.4 Trapezoidal,Simpson's1/3,3/8rule
5.5 Rombergintegration
8.6 Gaussianintegration(GaussianLegendreFormula2pointand3
point)
6.
Solutionofordinarydifferentialequations
(6hours)
6.1 Euler'sandmodifiedEuler'smethod
6.2 RungeKuttamethodsfor1stand2ndorderordinarydifferential
equations
Chapters
Hours
Marksdistribution*
6.3
1

Soluti
9
16
2
on of boundary
3
8
16
value problem by
4
8
16
finite difference
5
6
10
method
and
6
6
10
shootingmethod.
7
8
12
7.
Total
45
80
umerical solution
ofPartialdifferentialEquation
(8hours)
7.1 Classification of partial differential equation(Elliptic, parabolic,
andHyperbolic)
7.2 Solution of Laplace equation ( standard five point formula with
iterativemethod)
7.3 SolutionofPoissonequation(finitedifferenceapproximation)
7.4 SolutionofEllipticequationbyRelaxationMethod
7.5 SolutionofonedimensionalHeatequationbySchmidtmethod

Practical:
AlgorithmandprogramdevelopmentinCprogramminglanguageoffollowing:
1.
Generatedifferencetable.
2.
At least two from Bisection method, Newton Raphson method, Secant
method
3.
At least one from Gauss elimination method or Gauss Jordan method.
FindinglargestEigenvalueandcorrespondingvectorbyPowermethod.
4.
Lagrangeinterpolation.CurvefittingbyLeastsquaremethod.

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5.

Differentiation by Newton's finite difference method. Integration using


Simpson's3/8rule
Solutionof1storderdifferentialequationusingRK4method
Partialdifferentialequation(Laplaceequation)
NumericalsolutionsusingMatlab.

6.
7.
8.

References:
1.
Dr. B.S.Grewal, Numerical Methods in Engineering and Science ",
KhannaPublication,7thedition.
2.
Robert J schilling, Sandra l harries , " Applied Numerical Methods for
EngineersusingMATLABandC.",3rdeditionThomsonBrooks/cole.
3.
Richard L. Burden, J.Douglas Faires, "Numerical Analysis 7th edition" ,
Thomson/Brooks/cole
4.
John. H. Mathews, Kurtis Fink ," Numerical Methods Using MATLAB 3rd
edition",PrenticeHallpublication
5.
JAANKIUSALAAS,"NumericalMethodsinEngineeringwithMATLAB",
CambridgePublication

Evaluationscheme:
Thequestionswillcoverallthechaptersofthesyllabus.Theevaluationscheme
willbeasindicatedinthetablebelow

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theirmaterialproperties
1.11 Force and displacements as cause and effects; Betti's law and
Maxwell'sreciprocaltheorem,theirusesandthelimitations
1.12 TwotheoremsfromCastiglianoandtheirapplications:useofsecond
theorem for determination of displacements in statically
determinateandsolutionofstaticallyindeterminatesimplesystems
likebeamandtruss
1.13 Flexibilityandstiffness
1.14 Flexibilitymatrix
1.15 Stiffnessmatrix
1.16 Relationshipbetweenflexibilityandstiffnessmatrices
1.17 Forceanddisplacementmethods

THEORYOFSTRUCTURESII

Lecture : 3
Tutorial : 3
Practical : 2/2

Year : III
Part : I

CourseObjective:

Thethreefoldobjectiveofthecourseisto:
1. Familiarize the terminologies and concepts of displacements, stresses,
strains,stiffnessetc.andtheirparametersinthecontextofindeterminate
systems,
2. Practice in examples the basic concepts and theorems on static
(equilibrium),geometrical(compatibility)andphysical(Force,stiffnessand
displacements)conditionsinthecontextofindeterminatesystems,
3. Prepare the candidates for advanced courses in structural mechanics by
introducing to the necessary tools like matrix method, force method,
displacementmethod,plasticanalysisetc.

1. Introduction
(8hours)
1.1 Formulation of problems in theory of structure: functions of the
structural systems and the corresponding requirements/conditions
tobefulfilled,strength,stiffnessandstabilityofasystem
1.2 Conditionsandequations:static,compatibility,andphysical
1.3 Satisfactionofconditions
1.4 Boundaryconditions,partialrestraints
1.5 Solutionsofequations
1.6 Structureidealization,localandglobalcoordinatesystemsandstatic
anddeformationconventionsofsigns
1.7 Indeterminacy of structural systems its physical meanings and its
types
1.8 Degree of static indeterminacy of a system and its
determination/calculation: static indeterminacies; use of formula,
necessity of visual checking: for plane systems only in the form of
truss,frameandarch
1.9 Degree of kinematic indeterminacy of a system and its
determination/calculation: use of formula, necessity of visual
checking:forplanesystemsonlyintheformoftruss,frameandarch
1.10 Definitions and explanations of force and displacement for a
structural system as operational parameters in comparison with
systemic parameters like dimensions of system and elements and

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2.

Forcemethod
(12hours)
2.1 Definitions and explanations; specialties of force method and its
limitations
2.2 Primarysystemswithreplacementsofstaticindeterminacies,choice
ofunknownsforforcequantitiesanditslimitations,primarysystem
withunitforcesforstaticindeterminacies,unitforcediagrams
2.3 Compatibility conditions and formulation of equations in matrix
form, system specific matrix and its dependency upon choice of
unknowns
2.4 Flexibilitymatrix:generationsandcalculations
2.5 Useofgraphicalmethodforcalculationofcoefficients(elementsof
flexibility matrix); derivation of formula for the standard case of
parabola and straight line, its extension to the case when both are
straightlines
2.6 Applications to beams and frames; three moment theorem, effects
of temperature variance and settlement of supports in beams and
frames,determinationofredundantreactionsormemberforcesina
beam (two to three spans) and frames (one storey two bay or two
storeyonebay),considerationofsettlementofsupport,variancein
internalandexternaltemperatureforbeams(uptotwospans)and
frames(portalonly)involvingnotmorethanfourunknowns.
2.7 Applicationstotrusses;effectsoftemperaturevarianceandmisfits
2.8 Applications to arches (parabolic and circular): simple cases of two
hinged and hinge less arches; cases of yielding of supports and
temperatureeffects,influencelinediagramsfortwohingedarches
2.9 Bending moment, shear force and normal thrust diagrams for the
abovementionedsystems(beams,framesandarches)

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3.

4.

Displacementmethod
(15hours)
3.1 Definitions and explanations; specialties of Displacement method
anditslimitations
3.2 Primary system: kinematic indeterminacy and unit displacement
system,unitdisplacementdiagramsandtheirapplications
3.3 Choice of unknowns and its uniqueness in comparison with force
method
3.4 Equilibriumconditionsandformulationofequationsinmatrixform
3.5 Stiffness matrix its formation, properties and application as system
specific
3.6 Applications to beams and frames, effects of settlement of support
andtemperature
3.7 Applicationstotrusses,effectoftemperaturechange
3.8 Bending moment, shear force and normal thrust diagrams for the
systems
3.9 Fixed end moment, slope and deflection and their uses in beam
systems
3.10 Equilibriumconditionsofthejointsinbeamsandframes
3.11 Slopedeflectionequationsandtheirapplicationsinbeamsystems
3.12 Stiffnessofamemberinarigidjoint
3.13 Boundaryconditions
3.14 Distributionofunbalancedmomentinarigidjoint
3.15 Principle of moment distribution with consideration of cross
sectional stiffness, member stiffness (consideration of length) and
boundaryconditions
3.16 Application of moment distribution method to solve beams and
frames(simplecaseswithonebayandtwostoreysortwobaysand
onestorey)
3.17 Considerationofswayconditions(simplecaseswithonebayandtwo
storeysortwobaysandonestorey)

Influenceline(IL)forcontinuousbeams
(4hours)
4.1 Definitions and explanations: given section, structural quantity
(support reaction, bending moment or shear force etc.) and the
given structural system as the three basic elements of definition of
IL, IL diagrams as system specific diagrams independent of
operationalparameterslikeloads
4.2 Neutral points (focus) in an unloaded beam span of a continuous
beamasfixedpointswithrespecttoloadonleftorrightofthespan,
left or right focal point ratios and recurrent formula for their

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determination,focalpointratiosfortheextremespans
4.3 Useofthreemomentequationsandfocalpointratiostodetermine
supportmomentsinacontinuousbeam
4.4 NumericalmethodfordrawingILdiagramofsupportmomentsusing
focalpointratios
4.5 Use of IL of support moments to draw IL for other structural
quantitieslikesupportreactions,bendingmomentandshearforcein
thegivensection
4.6 MuellerBreslauprincipleitsphysicalmeaninganditsuse
4.7 ILdiagramsforreaction,bendingmomentandshearforceinvarious
sectionsofcontinuousbeams(twotothreespansonly)
4.8 Loading of the IL diagrams, determination of reaction, bending
momentandshearforceatasectionofacontinuousbeamforgiven
loads in the form of a concentrated force, couple and distributed
load

5.

Introductiontoplasticanalysis
(6hours)
5.1 Definitionsandexplanations
5.2 Plasticanalysisofbendingmembers
5.3 Plasticbending
5.4 Plastichingeanditslength
5.5 Loadfactorandshapefactor
5.6 Basictheoremsonmethodsoflimitanalysis
5.7 Collapseloads:partialcollapse,completecollapse
5.8 Collapse with tied loads for simple cases ofstatically indeterminate
beams(notmorethanthreespans)andframes(onlyportalframes)

Experiments
(8hours)
Determinationofredundantreactioncomponentsandtheircomparative
studiesinthefollowingfourexperiments:
1
Continuousbeams(proppedcantilever,twospannedbeamswithvarious
endconditions)
2
Twohingedarch
3
Symmetricalportalframe
4
Unsymmetricalportalframe

References
1
DarkovAetal.,1979,StructuralMechanics,MirPublishers,Moscow.
2
Ghali A, Neville A M, 1989, Structural Analysis, A Unified Classical and
MatrixApproach,ChapmanandHall.

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3
4
5
6
7

Joshi H R, 1991, Theory of Structure II Course Manual, Institute of


Engineering,TribhuvanUniversity,Katmandu.
Norris C H, Wilbur J B, Utku S, 1991, Elementary Structural Analysis,
McGrawHillInternationalEditions,CivilEngineeringSeries.
PanditGS,GuptaSP,1981,StructuralAnalysis,AMatrixApproach,Tata
McGrawHillPublishingCompanyLimited,NewDelhi.
Reddy C S, 1981, Basic Structural Analysis, Tata McGrawHill Publishing
CompanyLimited,NewDelhi.
Wang C K, 1983, Intermediate Structural Analysis, McGrawHill
InternationalEditions,CivilEngineeringSeries.

EvaluationScheme
Thequestionswillcoverallthechaptersofthesyllabusasfaraspracticable.
Theapproximatemarkallocationtothequestionsisproposedtobeas
indicatedinthetablebelow:

Chapters Hours Markdistribution*


1
8
15
2
12
25
3
15
25
4
4
5
5
6
10
Total
45
80

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3.8. Proportioningofretainingwalls
3.9. Stabilityofretainingwalls

FOUNDATIONENGINEERING

4.

ArchinginSoilsandBracedCuts
4.1. Archinginsoils
4.2. Bracedexcavations
4.3. Earthpressureagainstbracingsincuts
4.4. Heaveofthebottomofcutinsoftclays
4.5. Strutloads
4.6. Deepcutsinsand
4.7. Deepcutinsaturated,softtomediumclays

[3Hours]

5.

FlexibleRetainingStructuresandCofferDams
5.1. Introduction
5.2. Cantileversheetpilewall
5.3. Anchoredwall
5.4. Cofferdams

[3Hours]

6.

BearingCapacityandSettlementofShallowFoundations
[6Hours]
6.1. Introduction
6.2. BasicDefinitionsandtheirrelationship.
6.3. Principlemodesofsoilfailure
6.4. BearingcapacitybyclassicalEarthpressuretheoryofRankine
6.5. PaukerandBellsbearingcapacitytheoryoffailure
6.6. Prandtlstheoryoffailure
6.7. Terzaghismethodofdeterminingbearingcapacityofsoil
6.8. Effectofwatertableonbearingcapacity
6.9. ExtensionofTerzaghisbearingcapacitytheory
6.10. Recentbearingcapacitytheories
6.11. BearingcapacityfromInsitutests(Plateloadtest)
6.12. Typesofsettlementandtheirrelationships.
6.13. Allowablesettlementandallowablebearingpressure
6.14. Stepsinvolvedintheproportionoffootings

7.

MatFoundations
7.1. Introduction
7.2. Commontypesofmatfoundation
7.3. Bearingcapacityandsettlementofmatfoundations
7.4. Compensatedfoundation
7.5. Analysisofmatfoundation

[3Hours]

8.

PileFoundations
8.1. Introduction
8.2. Typesandusesofpiles
8.3. Constructionofpiles

[6Hours]

Lecture :3
Year :III
Tutorial :1
Part :I
Practical :1

CourseObjective:
Theobjectiveofthiscourseistoprovidethestudentwiththebasic concepts
and tools that can be used to determine the structure/ foundation/ soil
interactions.Thecoursesincludeareviewofsoilmechanicsprinciplesanddeal
withavarietyoffoundationsandretainingwalls.
1.

Introduction[1hour]
1.1. FoundationEngineering,Importanceandpurpose
1.2. Classificationandgeneralrequirement
1.3. Factorsinfluencingthechoiceofafoundation
1.4. Selectionofthetype

2.

SoilExploration
[6Hours]
2.1. Introduction
2.2. Methodsofexploration
2.3. Planningtheexplorationprogramme
2.4. Methodofboring
2.5. Soilsamplingandsoilsamplers
2.6. Verticalandlateralextentofborings
2.7. Field tests like Penetration test( Standard Penetration Test, Static
Cone Penetration Test, Dynamic Cone Penetration Test) Pressure
metertests,dialatometertestandfieldVanesheartest.
2.8. Groundwaterobservations
2.9. Boreholelogs
2.10. Siteinvestigationreports

3.

LateralEarthPressureTheoriesandRetainingWalls
3.1. Introduction
3.2. EffectofwallmovementonEarthpressure
3.3. EarthpressureatRest
3.4. ClassicalEarthPressureTheories
Rankinestheory
Coulombstheory
3.5. Yieldingofwalloflimitedheight
3.6. Graphicalsolutionforcoulombsearthpressure
3.7. Trialwedgemethodforearthpressure

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8.4. Selectionofpiletype
8.5. Typesoffoundationstosuitsubsoilconditions
8.6. Piledrivingformula
8.7. Staticpileloadformulae
8.8. Loadtestonpiles
8.9. Dynamicspileformulae
8.10. Pilecapacityfrominsitutests.
8.11. Groupactionofpiles
8.12. Negativeskinfriction
8.13. Laterallyloadpiles
8.14. Pilessubjectedtoupliftloads
9.

WellFoundations
9.1. Introduction
9.2. Typesofwellsorcaissons
9.3. Componentsofawellfoundation
9.4. Shapesofwells
9.5. Depthofawellfoundation
9.6. Forcesactingonwellfoundation
9.7. Lateralstabilityofwellfoundation
9.8. Constructionandsinkingofawell

[4Hours]

ArchinginSoilsandBracedCuts
(1.0hours)
Definitiontype;Practicalexampletypeandnumericaltypequestions

5.

FlexibleRetainingStructuresandCofferDams
(1.0hour)
Definitiontype;Practicalexampletypeandnumericaltypequestions.

6.

BearingCapacityandSettlementofShallowFoundations
(2.5hours)
Concepttype;definitiontype;Practicalexampletypenumericalexamples
typewithdiagramsquestions.
Therecanbetutorialsforeachsubsection.

7.MatFoundations
(1.0hour)
Concepttype;definitiontype;Practicalexampletypequestions.
Therecanbetutorialsforeachsubsection.
8.PileFoundations
(2.0hour)
Definitiontype;numericalexamplestypequestions.Practicalexampletype
questions.
Therecanbetutorialsforeachsubsection.

10. FoundationSoilImprovements
[3Hours]
10.1. Introduction
10.2. Mechanicalcompaction.
10.3. Dynamiccompaction.
10.4. Preloading
10.5. Sandcompactionpilesandstonecolumns
10.6. Soilstabilisationbyuseofadmixtures
10.7. Soilstabilisationbyinjectionofsuitablegrouts

Tutorials:
Thereshallberelatedtutorialsexercisedinclassandgivenasregular
homeworkexercises.Tutorialscanbeasfollowingforeachspecifiedchapters.

1.

Introduction
Theory;definitionandconcepttypequestions.

2.

SoilExploration(2.0hours)
Theory;definition,numericalexamplestypesofquestions.

3.

LateralEarthPressureTheoriesandRetainingWalls
(3.0hours)
Concepttype;practicalexamplesandnumericaltypequestions.
Therecanbetutorialsforeachsubsection

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(0.5hour)

9.WellFoundations(1.0hours)
Concept type; definition type; numerical examples and Practical type
questions.
Therecanbetutorialsforeachsubsection.

10.FoundationsSoilImprovements(1.0hours)
Concepttype;definitiontypeandPracticaltypequestions.

Therecanbetutorialsforeachsubsection.

Laboratories
Fieldtestsonpenetrationtest.
Oneobservationtourofasiteinvestigationprojectsandeachstudent should
prepareabriefreportonthebasisofprescribeddataformat.
References
1. Foundation Analysis and Design Joseph E.Bowels. McGrawHill
InternationalEditions,FifthEdition,1997
2. Principles of Foundation Engineering Braja M. Das, Fifth Edition, 2003.
Thomson/Brookscole
3. Basic and Applied soil mechanics Gopal Ranjan and ASR Rao, Second
EditionNewAgeInternationalpublishers,2000
4. Soil mechanics and Foundation Engineering K. R. Arora Standard
PublisherDistribution1997
5. A Text Book of Soil Mechanics and Foundation Engineering in SI units
V.N.S.MurthyUBSPublishersDistributorsLtd.FourthEdition1993.

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6.

A Text Book of Foundation Engineering, Dr. R.K.Poudel and R.Neupane,


1stEdition,2006.
7. Pile Foundation Analysis and Design H.G.Poulos and E.H.Davis, John
WileyandSons,1980

EvaluationScheme:
Thequestionswillcoverallthechaptersinthesyllabus.Theevaluationscheme
willbeasindicatedinthetablebelow:
Chapter

Hours

Mark
Distribution*

1
2
1.
6
12
2.
10
16
3.
3
4
4.
3
4
5.
6
12
6.
3
6
7.
6
12
8.
4
8
9.
3
4
10.
Total
45
80
*Theremaybeminordeviationinmarksdistribution.

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SURVEYCAMP

Lecture :Aspertherequirementsonthecampsite

Year :III

Tutorial :0

Part :I

Practical:10days(10*13hrs)FieldWorks

Objective:
Themainobjectivesofthesurveycamp,whichistobescheduledduringthird
yearfirstpart,areasunder:
Togivethestudentsanampleopportunitytoconsolidateandupdatetheir
practicalandtheoreticalknowledgeinEngineeringSurveying,intheactual
fieldconditionsandwithpracticalproblems.
To provide the students real field based exposure to learn and apply
different surveying methods, modern surveying instruments,
computationalpracticesandwaysofpresentationoftheirfinalreports.So,
followingfieldworksarerecommended:

A) HorizontalControlPracticesforLargeAreaMajorTraverse:
For this purpose at least 1.5 km periphery area (not less than 1517
stations)shallbeenclosedbyformingtheclosedtraverseandcoordinates
ofthosetraversepointsshallbecontrolledwithreferencetonationalgrid
system. X and Y coordinates shall be controlled by Total Station and Z
coordinatesmustbecontrolledbyAutoLevel.
Time Allocated: 2 Days (Including reconnaissance, stations selection and
peggingofmajortraverse,minortraverse,majortraverseangles,distances
measurementetc)

B) Horizontal and vertical control for forming minor traverse inside the
majortraverse:
Forthispurposedetailedtopographicsurveyshallbeconductedwithinthe
perimeter of the semi built up area around 4.0 to 6.0 hectares of land
(about 57 control points). Coordinates (XYZ) of these traverses including
details shall be controlled by using Total Station and Auto level. Link
traverseexercisemustbecompulsory.
TimeAllocated:5Days
1DayforflylevelingandRLtransfer
2.5Daysfordetailinginminortraverse
1.5Daysforcomputationandplottingoftraverse

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Verticalcontrolforcontrolpointsshallbedonebyflylevelinganddetailing
shall be done by using Total Station and Theodolite. Data saving in data
logger (Electronics field book) and manual booking both should be
practicesindetailing.

C) BridgeSiteSurvey:
Detailed topographic survey of suitable bridge site area (200m *120m)
shall be conducted by which Topographic map, L section, X section etc
shallbepreparedatstandardscale.
TimeAllocated:1.5Days
Detailing shall be done by using total station. Vertical control for control
pointsshallbedonebyautolevel.

D) RoadAlignmentSurvey:
At least 600m road alignment survey Shall be done from where plan, L
section,Xsectionetcshallbedrawnatstandardscaleincludingselectionof
gradesandformationlevelsetc.
TimeAllocated:1.5Days

Requirements:
Asfaraspossible,numberofstudentsforeachgroupshouldnotbemorethan
5(five).Forconductingcampasfaraspossiblemodernsurveyingequipments
suchasTotalStation,EDM,Autoleveletcaretobeused.

EvaluationCriteria:

ForInternal50Marks:
Regularevaluationthroughoutthe10daysaswellasvivaforcomputationand
plottingofmajortraverse,minortraverse,vivaforroadandbridgesitesurvey
andtraverseorientationcheckshouldbetaken.

ForFinal50Marks:
Standard Reports shall be prepared groupwise. During compilation of the
report,datashallbesubmittedcontentwiseandallthereferencesketchesand
standard drawings shall be compiled in A3 size and all the original data and
drawingsshallbepresentedduringfinalviva.

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3.

WATERSUPPLYENGINEERING

Lecture :3
Tutorial :1
Practical:1

Year : III
Part :I

CourseObjective:
This course is aimed at teaching the students the functions of the various
componentsofthewatersupplysystem,waterresourcesandtheirutilization,
determination of water demand, water quality, intake construction, water
treatmenttechnologyandconstructionofwatermainsanddistribution.

1. Introduction
[2hours]
1.1. Importanceofwater
1.2. Definitionoftypesofwater
1.2.1. Pureandimpurewater
1.2.2. Potableandwholesomewater
1.2.3. Pollutedandcontaminatedwater
1.3. Historicaldevelopmentofwatersupplysystem
1.4. Objectivesofwatersupplysystem
1.5. Schematicdiagramoftypicalwatersupplysystem
1.6. Componentsofwatersupplysystemandtheirfunctions
2. SourcesofWater
[4hours]
2.1. Classificationofsourcesofwater
2.2. Surfacesources
2.2.1. Rivers
2.2.2. Streams
2.2.3. Lakes
2.2.4. Ponds
2.2.5. Impoundedreservoir
2.2.6. Numericaloncapacitydeterminationofimpoundedreservoir
2.3. Groundsources
2.3.1. Confinedandunconfinedaquifers
2.3.2. Springs
2.3.3. Wells
2.3.4. Infiltrationgalleriesandwells
2.4. Selectionofwatersources

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QuantityofWater
3.1. Percapitademandofwater
3.2. Designandbaseperiods
3.2.1. Typicaldesignandbaseperiods
3.2.2. Selectionbasis
3.2.3. Designandbaseyears
3.3. Typesofwaterdemand
3.3.1. Domesticdemand
3.3.2. Livestockdemand
3.3.3. Commercialdemand
3.3.4. Public/municipaldemand
3.3.5. Industrialdemand
3.3.6. Firefightingdemand
3.3.7. Lossandwastage
3.3.8. Totalwaterdemand
3.4. Variationindemandofwater
3.5. Peakfactor
3.6. Factorsaffectingdemandofwater
3.7. Populationforecastingnecessityandmethods
3.7.1. Arithmeticalincreasemethod
3.7.2. Geometricalincreasemethod
3.7.3. Incrementalincreasemethod
3.7.4. Decreaserateofgrowthmethod
3.8. Numericalonpopulationforecastingandwaterdemands

QualityofWater
4.1. Impuritiesinwater,theirclassificationandeffects
4.1.1. Suspendedimpurities
4.1.2. Colloidalimpurities
4.1.3. Dissolvedimpurities
4.2. Hardnessandalkalinity
4.2.1. Typesofhardness
4.2.2. Typesofalkalinity
4.2.3. Relationbetweenhardnessandalkalinity
4.2.4. Numericalonhardnessandalkalinity
4.3. Livingorganismsinwater
4.3.1. Algae
4.3.2. Bacteria

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5.

6.

4.3.3. Viruses
4.3.4. Worms
4.4. Waterrelateddiseases
4.4.1. Waterbornediseases
4.4.2. Waterwasheddiseases
4.4.3. Waterbaseddiseases
4.4.4. Watervectordiseases
4.4.5. Transmissionroutes
4.4.6. Preventivemeasures
4.5. Examinationofwater
4.5.1. Physical examination of water(tests for temperature, color
andturbidity)
4.5.2. Chemical examination of water (tests for pH, suspended,
dissolvedandtotalsolids)
4.5.3. Biologicalexaminationofwater(multipletubeandmembrane
fermentationmethod),mostprobablenumber
4.6. Waterqualitystandardfordrinkingpurpose
Intakes
[3hours]
5.1. Definition
5.2. Siteselectionofanintake
5.3. Classificationofintake
5.4. Characteristicsofintake
5.4.1. Riverintakes
5.4.2. Reservoirintake
5.4.3. Springintake
WaterTreatment
[14hours]
6.1. Objectivesofwatertreatment
6.2. Treatmentprocessesandimpurityremoval
6.3. Screening
6.3.1. Purpose
6.3.2. Coarse,mediumandfinescreens
6.4. PlainSedimentation
6.4.1. Purpose
6.4.2. Theoryofsettlement
6.4.2.1. DerivationofStoke'slaw
6.4.2.2. Temperatureeffectonsettlement
6.4.3. Idealsedimentationtank
6.4.4. Typesofsedimentationtank

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6.6.

6.7.

6.8.

6.9.

6.4.5. Designofsedimentationtank
6.4.6. Numericalontheoryanddesignofsedimentationtank
Sedimentationwithcoagulation
6.5.1. Purpose
6.5.2. Coagulants(typesandtheirchemicalreactions)
6.5.3. Mixingdevices(purposeandtypes)
6.5.4. Flocculationtanks
6.5.5. Clarifier
6.5.6. Jartest
Filtration
6.6.1. Purpose
6.6.2. Theoryoffiltration
6.6.3. Typesoffilters
6.6.3.1. Slowsandfilter
6.6.3.2. Rapidsandfilter
6.6.3.3. Pressurefilter
6.6.4. Numericalondimensionsandunitsoffilters
Disinfection
6.7.1. Purpose
6.7.2. Methodsofdisinfection(introductiononly)
6.7.3. Chlorination(theory,chlorinedemand,chlorinedose,residual
chlorine,contacttime
6.7.4. Types of chlorine (hypochlorites, chloramines, liquid/gas
chlorine)
6.7.5. Forms of chlorination (plain chlorination, pre chlorination,
post chlorination, double chlorination, multiple chlorination,
breakpointchlorination,superchlorination,dechlorination)
6.7.6. Factorsaffectingefficiencyofchlorination
Softening
6.8.1. Purpose
6.8.2. Removaloftemporaryhardness
6.8.2.1. Boilingmethod
6.8.2.2. Limetreatmentmethod
6.8.3. Removalofpermanenthardness
6.8.3.1. Limesodamethod
6.8.3.2. Zeolitemethod
6.8.3.3. Ionizatonmethod
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8.

9.

6.9.1. Aeration
6.9.1.1. Purpose
6.9.1.2. Methodsofaeration
6.9.2. Removalofironandmanganese
6.9.3. Removalofcolor,odorandtaste
ReservoirsandDistributionSystem
[6hours]
7.1. Systemofsupply
7.1.1. Continuoussystem
7.1.2. Intermittentsystem
7.2. Clearwaterreservoirs
7.3. Servicereservoirs
7.3.1. PurposeandConstruction
7.3.2. Typesofservicereservoirs
7.4. Numericaloncapacitydeterminationofservicereservoirs
7.5. Layoutofdistributionsystem
7.5.1. Treesystem
7.5.2. Gridironsystem
7.5.3. Ringsystem
7.5.4. Radialsystem
7.6. Designofdistributionsystem
7.6.1. Pipehydraulics
7.6.2. Designcriteria
7.6.3. Designsteps
7.6.4. Hardcrossmethod
7.7. Numerical on design of branched and looped water distribution
systems
ConveyanceofWater
[3hours]
8.1. Pipematerials
8.1.1. Requirementsofgoodmaterial
8.1.2. Types of pipe material CI, GI, steel, concrete, PVC, PPR, DI
pipes
8.2. Pipejoints
8.2.1. Purpose
8.2.2. Types socket and spigot, flanged, expansion, collar and
screwedsocketjoints
8.3. Layingofpipes
ValvesandFittings
[3hours]
9.1. Valves

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9.3.
9.4.

9.5.

9.1.1. Purpose
9.1.2. Typessluice,reflux,safety,airanddrainvalves
Fittings
9.2.1. Purpose
9.2.2. Typesstopcocks,watertaps,bends,reducers,tees
Breakpressuretankpurposeandconstruction
Publicstandpost
9.4.1. Purpose
9.4.2. Location
9.4.3. flows
9.4.4. Construction
Maintenanceofwatersupplysystem
9.5.1. Necessity
9.5.2. Methodsregularandemergency

References:
1 BC. Punmia, Ashok Kuamr Jain and Arun Kumar Jain, "Water Supply
Engineering",LaxmiPublications(P)Ltd.,NewDelhi,1998
2 P.N.Modi,"WaterSupplyengineering",StandardBookHouse,Delhi,1998
3 G.S. Birdie and J.S. Birdie, "Water Supply and Sanitary Engineering",
DhanpatRaiPublishingCompany(P)Ltd,.NewDelhi,2002
4 K.N. Duggal, "Elements of Environmental Engineering"' S. Chand and
companyLtd..,NewDelhi,1997

Practical:
1. Determinationoftemperature,color,turbidityandpH
2. Determinationofsuspended,dissolvedandtotalsolids
3. DeterminationdissolvedoxygenbyWinklermethod
4. Determinationofoptimumdoseofcoagulantbyjartestapparatus

Tutorials:
1. Introduction
(1hour)
Definitions, Schematic diagrams of typical Urban and Rural water supply
systems
2. SourcesofWater
(1hour)
Definitions, Numerical on capacity determination of impounded reservoir
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4.

5.
6.

7.

8.
9.

QuantityofWater
(2hours)
Definitions, Numerical on population forecasting by Arithmetical Increase
Method,GeometricalIncreaseMethod,IncrementalIncreaseMethodand
Decrease Rate of Growth Method, Numerical on determination of water
demandsofacommunity
QualityofWater
(2hours)
Definitions, Relation between hardness and alkalinity, Numerical on
hardnessandalkalinity,Numericalonwaterquality
Intakes
(1hour)
Definitions,TypicalfiguresofRiver,ReservoirandSpringintakes
WaterTreatment
(3hours)
Definitions, Derivation of Stoke's law of settlement, Design criteria of
sedimentation tank, Numerical on theory and design of sedimentation
tank,Numericalondeterminationofsizeandnumbersoffilters,Numerical
onchlorinedemand,chlorinedoseandresidualchlorine
ReservoirsandDistributionSystem
(3hours)
Definitions, Consumption pattern, Criteria of service reservoir capacity
determination, Numerical on determination of service reservoir capacity,
Pipe hydraulic, Design criteria of distribution systems, Derivation of flow
correctionbyHardyCrossMethod
ConveyanceofWater
(1hour)
Definitions,Typicalfiguresofpipejoints
ValvesandFittings
(1hour)
Definitions,Typicalfiguresofvalves

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Thequestionswillcoverallthechaptersofthesyllabus.Theevaluationscheme
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3.2.
3.3.
3.4.
3.5.
3.6.
3.7.

W/Cratioinconcrete
Introductiontonominalmix
Probabilisticconceptinmixdesignapproach
ConcretemixdesignbyDOE,ACIandISMethod
Segregationandbleeding
Quality control in site: Mixing, handling, placing, compaction and
curing
3.8. Concreteinextremetemperatures

ConcreteTechnologyandMasonryStructures

Lecture :3
Tutorial :1
Practical :2

Year :III
Part :I

CourseRationale:
Thecourseprovidespracticalinformationonconcretetechnologyandmasonry
structures. The first part of the course deals with concrete technology and in
thispartstudentswilllearnpropertiesofconcreteingredientsandwillbeable
to design concrete mix of different grades using commonly used
methodologies.Thestudentswillalsolearnpropertiesofgreenandhardened
concreteandwilllearnthetoolsandtechniquesofqualitycontrolindifferent
stagesofuseofconcrete.ThesecondpartdealswithMasonrystructuresandin
this part students will learn classification, construction technologies and
behaviorofmasonrystructures.Thestudentswillbeabletoanalyzeanddesign
masonrystructuresforgravityloadsandlateralloads.

PartI:ConcreteTechnology
1.

2.

3.

Introductiontoconcreteandconcretematerials
[4hours]
1.1. Useofconcreteinstructureandtypesofconcrete
1.2. ConcretematerialsRoleofdifferentmaterials(Aggregates,Cement,
WaterandAdmixtures)
1.2.1. AggregatesPropertiesofaggregatesandtheirgradation
1.2.2. Cement Manufacturing of cement, Compound composition
ofPortlandCement,Structureandreactivityofcompounds
1.2.3. Introductiontospecialtypesofcement
1.2.4. Useofwaterinconcrete
1.2.5. Admixtures Classification of admixtures, Introduction to
commonlyusedadmixtures(Superplasticizer,Waterproofing
agentandRetarders),UseofMineraladmixturesinconcrete
Structureofconcrete
2.1. Concreteasthreephasesystem
2.2. Structureofaggregatephase
2.3. Structureofthehydratedcementpastephase
2.4. Transitionzoneinconcrete

[3hours]

Mixdesignofconcreteandpropertyofgreenconcrete
3.1. Workabilityanditstest

[6hours]

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Propertiesofhardenedconcrete
4.1. Deformationofhardenedconcrete,Moduliofelasticity
4.2. Shrinkageandcreep
4.3. Fatigue,impactanddynamicloading
4.4. Effectofporosity,watercementratioandaggregatesize
4.5. Effectofgel/spaceratio

[3hours]

5.

Testingofconcreteandqualitycontrol
[6hours]
5.1. Variousstrengthofconcrete:Tensile,Compressive,ShearandBond
5.2. Compressivestrengthtest
5.3. Tensilestrengthtest
5.4. Variabilityofconcretestrengthandacceptancecriteria
5.5. Nondestructingtestingofconcrete

6.

Concretedurability
6.1. Effectofwaterandpermeabilityonconcretedurability
6.2. Physicalandchemicalcausesofconcretedeterioration
6.3. Carbonation
6.4. Corrosionofsteelinconcrete

[3hours]

PartIIMasonryStructures
7.

Introductiontomasonrystructures
[4hours]
7.1. Useofmasonrystructures
7.2. ConstructiontechnologyEnglishbond,Flemishbond,Rattrapbond
7.3. Hollowblockandcompressedearthblock
7.4. Masonryasinfillwalls
7.5. Reinforcedandunreinforcedmasonry

8.

Designofmasonrywallsforgravityloads
[8hours]
8.1. Introductiontocodalprovisions
8.2. Designexampleforgravityloads
Solidwall,wallwithopenings,wallswitheccentricloadingsandwalls
actingascolumns

9.

Masonrystructuresunderlateralloads

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9.1.
9.2.
9.3.
9.4.
9.5.
9.6.

Performanceofmasonrystructuresinlateralloads
Failurebehaviorofmasonrystructuresinlateralloads
Inplaneandoutofplanebehaviorofmasonrystructures
Ductilebehaviorofreinforcedandunreinforcedmasonrystructures
Calculationofstressesforlateralloads
Elementsoflateralloadresistingmasonrysystem

10. Testingofmasonryelements
[3hours]
10.1. Compressivestrengthofbricksandwalls
10.2. Diagonalsheartest
10.3. NondestructivetestsElasticwavetomography,Flatjack,Pushshear
testandothers

Laboratories
PartI:ConcreteTechnology
1. Gradation/Propertiesofaggregates

2. ConcreteMixdesign:Nominalmix,DoE,ACIandISMethod
3. Testofconcretecubes,cylinders,prisms

4. Nondestructivetesting

PartII:MasonryStructures
5. TestofbricksonCompression

6. TestofwallonCompression

7. DemonstrationofNondestructivetest

References
1. A.M. Neville, J.J. Brook, Concrete Technology, International Students'
Edition
2. M. S. Shetty, Concrete Technology: Theory and Practice, S. Chand, New
Delhi,2005
3. P.K.Mehta,Pauloj.M.Monteiro,Concrete,Microstructure,Propertiesand
Materials,UniversityofCalifornia,Berkley(IndianEdition)
4. A.S. Arya, Masonry and Timber Structures including earthquake resistant
Design,NemChandraandBros,Roorkee,1987
5. A.W.handry,B.P.Sinha,S.R.Davies,AnIntroductiontoLoadBearingBrick
Design,UniversityofEdinburgh,1981
6. P. Dayaratnam, Brick and Reifnorced Brick Structures, Oxford and IBH
PublishingCo.Pvt.Ltd.1987
7. IS456,2000
8. IS383,1970

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9. IS1905/SP20
10. NepalNationalBuildingCode(NBC)109,1994

Evaluationscheme
Thequestionswillcoverallthechaptersinthesyllabus.Theevaluationscheme
willbeasindicatedinthetablebelow:
Marks
distribution*
1
4
6
2
3
6
3
6
12
4
3
6
5
6
12
6
3
6
7
4
6
8
8
12
9
5
8
10
3
6
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3.3.1. ActualevapotranspirationandLysimeters
3.3.2. PotentialEvapotranspiration(Penmansequation)
3.4. Infiltration
3.4.1. Hortonsequation
3.4.2. Infiltrationindices(andW)
3.4.3. Infiltrometers

ENGINEERINGHYDROLOGY
CE.

Lecture
Tutorial
Practical

:3
:1
:1

Year : III
Part : I

CourseObjectives:
This course is aimed at teaching students the concept of hydrology and
computational analysis for the design and management of water resources
projects.Itgivesapractical approachtothevariousfacetsofthesubjectand
emphasizes the application of hydrological knowledges to solve engineering
problems.

1. Introduction
[2hours]
1.1. DefinitionandUsesofEngineeringhydrology
1.2. Hydrologiccycleandwaterbalanceequations
1.3. DevelopmentofhydrometeorologicalstudyinNepal

2. Precipitation
[8hours]
2.1. Causes,formsandtypesofprecipitation
2.2. Measurementofrainfall(typesandadequacyofraingauges)
2.3. Snowfallanditsmeasurements
2.4. Estimationofmissingrainfalldata
2.5. Testforinconsistenciesofrainfalldata(DoubleMassCurve)
2.6. Presentationofrainfalldata(Masscurve,Hyetograph,Averagecurve
ofannualrainfall)
2.7. Estimationofmeanrainfalloveranarea
2.8. DevelopmentofIntensityDurationFrequency(IDF)curveand
equation
2.9. DepthAreaDuration(DAD)curve

4.

5.

HydrologicalLosses
[8hours]
3.1. Initiallosses(Interceptionanddepressionstorage)
3.2. Evaporationprocess
3.2.1. Meteorologicalparameters(Radiation,Temperature,Vapor
pressure,Humidity,Wind)
3.2.2. EnergyBudgetmethodsandMasstransferapproach(Daltons
law)
3.2.3. Evaporimeters
3.3. Evapotranspiration

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HydrographAnalysis
[7hours]
5.1. Componentsofahydrograph
5.2. Separationofbaseflow
5.3. Unithydrographs,theirusesandlimitations
5.4. Derivationofunithydrographsfromisolatedandcomplexstorms
5.5. Derivationofunithydrographsofdifferentdurations

6.

3.

SurfaceRunoff
[8hours]
4.1. Drainagebasinsanditsquantitativecharacteristics
4.2. Factorsaffectingrunofffromacatchment
4.3. RainfallRunoffrelationship
4.4. Streamgauging(selectionofsites,typesofgaugesandmeasurement)
4.5. Streamflowmeasurementbyvelocityareamethod(currentmeters,
floatsandvelocityrods)
4.6. Streamflowcomputationbyslopeareamethod
4.7. DevelopmentofRatingcurveanditsuses
4.8. Estimationofmonthlyflowsfromrainfall

7.

FloodHydrology
6.1. Designfloodanditsfrequency
6.2. Statisticalmethodsoffloodprediction
6.2.1. ContinuousProbabilitydistribution
6.2.2. Returnperiod,Frequencyandrisk
6.2.3. Plottingpositions,frequencyfactors
6.2.4. LogPearsonIIIMethod
6.2.5. GumbelsExtremeValueTypeIMethod
6.3. FloodpredictionbyRationalandEmpiricalmethods

FlowRouting
7.1. LinearReservoirrouting
7.2. TimeareaMethod
7.3. ClarkUnithydrograph
Tutorials:
1. Estimationofmissingrainfalldata

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2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.

Testforinconsistenciesofrainfalldata
(1hour)
Estimationofmeanrainfalloveranareaby3methods
(1hour)
EstimationofPotentialevapotranspirationbyPenmansequation(1hour)
UseofHortonsequationandproblemsrelatedto

infiltrationindices
(1hour)
Dischargecomputationbyvelocityareaandslopeareamethods (1hour)
Determinationofstageatzerodischargeandpreparationofrating

curve
(1hour)
Derivationofunithydrographsfromisolatedandcomplexstorms(2hour)
Derivationofunithydrographsofdifferentdurations
(1hour)
DrainagebasinCharacteristics
(1hour)
Estimationofdesignfrequencyofadesignflood
(1hour)
Estimationoffloodsbyplottingpositionsanddistributions
(1hour)
EstimationoffloodsbyRationalandEmpiricalmethods
(1hour)
FlowroutingandClarkUH
(1hour)

8.
9.
10.
11.
12.
13.
14.

Practical:
RainfallRunoffSimulation
Fieldvisitatmeteorologicalstation
Streamflowmeasurementbyvelocityareamethod(Currentmeterand
Floats)
Streamflowmeasurementbydilutiontechniques.

RecommendedBooksandReferences:
1. EngineeringHydrologybyK.Subramanya,TataMcGrawHillPublishingCo.,
NewDelhi
2. AppliedHydrologybyV.T.Chow,D.R.MidmentandL.W.Mays,McGrawHill
International
3. EngineeringHydrologybyR.S.Varshney,NemChand&Bros.,Roorkee
4. HydrologyforEngineersbyLinsley,KohlerandPaulhus,McGrawHill
InternationalCo.
5. EngineeringHydrologybyB.L.Gupta,StandardPublishersandDistributors,
NewDelhi
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COMMUNICATIONENGLISH
SH.

Lecture :3Year
Tutorial :1

Part
Practical:2

communication.

:III
:II

the learners with the communication skills required for their professional
competenceinEnglish.Thecourseisdividedintothreesections.Thefirstunit
dealswithreadingskillunderwhichtherearethreesubdivisionsconsistingof
intensivereading,extensivereadingofselectedauthentictextsandcontextual
grammar respectively. The second unit is concerned with wide ranging
varieties of relevant professional writings (i.e. Proposal, report and project
work). The third section consists of Language lab in which different language
activitiesrelatedtolisteningandspeakingskillsareincorporated.
CourseObjectives
Thegeneralobjectivesofthecourse:

Toenablethelearnerstodeveloptheirreadingskills.

ToenforcethemtoreviewtheknowledgeandskillsofgrammarinEnglish.

To enable the students to produce different varieties of professional


writingsbasedonthechangingneedsofthelearners.
To develop listening skill in English acquainting the learners with native
pronunciation.

Toenhancethespeakingskillofthelearners.

Toenablethestudentstopresenttechnicaltalks.

Thespecificobjectivesofthecourse:

TomakethemabletoreadanyauthentictextsinEnglishrelatedtotheir
field.

Toenablethemtointerpretthepassages.

Toenablethemtousetheterms/vocabularyfoundinthereadingtext.

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Toenablethestudentstowritenotices,agendaandminutes.

To make the students capable of producing professional writings such as


researcharticles,technicalproposals,reportsandprojectwork.

CourseDescription
'TechnicalcommunicationinEnglish'isacompulsorycoursedesignedtoequip

To help them apply the grammatical usage to their practical

To familiarize the students with the native speakers' pronunciation with


theuseofaudiovisualaids.

ToenablethemtospeakEnglishwithproperaccentandaccuracy.

UnitI:Reading
(15periods)
1. IntensiveReading
8periods
1.1. Comprehension
1.2. Notetaking
1.3. Summarywriting
1.4. Contextualquestionsbasedonfactsandimagination
1.5. Interpretingtext

2. ExtensiveReading
5periods
2.1. Title/TopicSpeculation
2.2. Findingtheme
2.3. Sketchingcharacter

3. ContextualGrammar
2periods
3.1. Sequenceoftense
3.2. Voice
3.3. SubjectVerbagreement
3.4. ConditionalSentences
3.5. Preposition

UnitII:Writing
(30periods)
1. Introductiontotechnicalwritingprocess
2periods
1.1. Composingandeditingstrategies
1.2. MLAandAPAcomparison

2. Writingnoticeswithagendaandminutes
2periods
2.1. Introduction
2.2. Purpose
2.3. Process

3. WritingProposal
6periods
3.1. Introduction

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3.2. Partsoftheproposal
3.2.1. Titlepage
3.2.2. Abstract/Summary
3.2.3. StatementofProblem
3.2.4. Rationale
3.2.5. Objectives
3.2.6. Procedure/Methodology
3.2.7. CostestimateorBudget
3.2.8. Timemanagement/Schedule
3.2.9. Summary
3.2.10. Conclusion
3.2.11. Evaluationorfollowup
3.2.12. Workscited

4.

Reports
4.1. InformalReports
4.1.1. MemoReport
4.1.1.1. Introduction
4.1.1.2. Parts

4.1.2. LetterReport
4.1.2.1. Introduction
4.1.2.2. Parts

4.2. Project/FieldReport
4.2.1. Introduction
4.2.2. Parts

4.3.3.1.5. TableofContents
4.3.3.1.6. Listoffiguresandtables
4.3.3.1.7. Abstract/Executivesummary

4.3.3.2. MainSection
4.3.3.2.1. Introduction
4.3.3.2.2. Discussion/Body
4.3.3.2.3. Summary/Conclusion
4.3.3.2.4. Recommendations

6periods

3periods

4.3. Formalreport
4.3.1. Introduction
4.3.2. TypesofFormalReports
4.3.2.1. ProgressReport
4.3.2.2. FeasibilityReport
4.3.2.3. Empirical/ResearchReport
4.3.2.4. TechnicalReport

4.3.3. PartsandComponentsofFormalReport
4.3.3.1. Preliminarysection
4.3.3.1.1. Coverpage
4.3.3.1.2. Letteroftransmittal/Preface
4.3.3.1.3. Titlepage
4.3.3.1.4. Acknowledgements

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5.

4.3.3.3. 4.3.3.3Documentation
4.3.3.3.1. Notes(Contextual/footnotes)
4.3.3.3.2. Bibliography
4.3.3.3.3. Appendix

WritingResearchArticles
2periods
5.1. Introduction
5.2. Procedures

References
1. Konar, Nira (2010), Communication Skills for Professional PHI Learning
PrivateLimited,NewDelhi.
2. Kumar,Ranjit(2006),ResearchMethodology,PearsonEducation.
3. Laxminarayan, K.R (2001), English for Technical Communication. Chennai;
Scitechpublications(India)Pvt.Ltd.
4. Mishra,Sunitaet.al.(2004),CommunicationSkillsforEngineers,Pearson
EducationFirstIndianprint.
5. Prasad,P.et.al(2007),ThefunctionalAspectsofCommunicationSkillsS.K.
Kataria&sons.
6. Rutherfoord, Andrea J. Ph.D (2001), Basic Communication Skills for
Technology,PearsonEducationAsia.
7. Rizvi,M.Ashraf(2008),EffectiveTechnicalCommunication.TataMcGrawHill.
8. ReinkingAJameset.al(1999),StrategiesforSuccessfulWriting:Arhetoric,
research guide, reader and handbook, Prentice Hall Upper Saddle River,
NewJersey.
9. SharmaR.C.etal.(2009),BusinessCorrespondenceandReportWriting:A
PracticalApproachtoBusinessandTechnicalcommunication.TataMc
GrawHill.
10. Sharma, Sangeeta et. al (2010) Communication skills for Engineers and
Scientists,PHILearningPrivateLimited,NewDelhi.
11. Taylor,Shirleyet.al.(2009),ModelBusinessletters,Emails&other
Businessdocuments,PearsonEducation.

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Languagelab
Listening
ActivityI

ActivityII:

ActivityIII

ActivityIV

General instruction on effective listening, factors


influencing listening, and notetaking to ensure
ttention.
(Equipment Required: Laptop, multimedia, laser
pointer, overhead projector, power point, DVD,
videoset,screen)
Listeningtorecordedauthenticinstructionfollowed
byexercises.
(EquipmentRequired:Cassetteplayerorlaptop)
Listening to recorded authentic description
followedbyexercises.
(EquipmentRequired:Cassetteplayerorlaptop)

Listening to recorded authentic conversation


followedbyexercises
(EquipmentRequired:Cassetteplayerorlaptop)

Speaking
ActivityI

ActivityII

ActivityIII

ActivityIV

ActivityV

EvaluationScheme:

30hours
12periods

2periods

2periods

4periods

II

4periods

ReadingPassages
Novel
Novel
Grammar
Composing&Editingstrategies
MLAandAPAComparison
WritingResearchArticles
Writingnotice,Agendaandminutes
WritingProposal
IWriting
Reports
(FormalReport)
IIWritingshortreportsor
ProjectReport

Marks
Distribution

3
1

15
5

1
10or5
1
1
1
1
1
1

5
5
5
4
10
5
8
10

8
Total

80

LanguageLab

18periods
General instruction on effective speaking ensuring
audience's attention, comprehension and efficient
useofAudiovisualaids.

(Equipment Required: Laptop, multimedia, laser


pointer, DVD, video, overhead projector, power
point,screen)
Making students express their individual views on
theassignedtopics
(EquipmentRequired:Microphone,moviecamera)
Getting students to participate in group discussion
ontheassignedtopics
Makingstudentsdelivertalkeitherindividuallyorin
groupontheassignedtopics
(Equipment Required: Overhead projector,
microphone,powerpoint,laserpointer
multimedia,videocamera,screen)
Gettingstudentstopresenttheir brieforalreports
individuallyonthetopicsoftheirchoice.
(Equipment Required: Overhead projector,
microphone,powerpoint,laserpointer
multimedia,videocamera,screen)

Unit

Numberof
Questions

TestingItems

2periods

Title

Langua
geLab

2periods

Numberof
Questions
3

TestingItems
Listening
Instruction
Description
Conversation
Speaking
ExpressingIndividualviews
Group/RoundTablediscussion
Talkdelivery
Presentingbrieforalreport

Marks
Distribution
10

15

4periods

8periods

2periods

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4.3. BoltedConnections

DESIGNOFSTEELANDTIMBERSTRUCTURES

Lecture : 4hrs
Tutorial : 2hrs

CourseObjective:

4.3.1. Boltsandbolting
4.3.2. Designofsimpleboltedconnections
4.3.3. Designofeccentricboltedconnections

Year : III
Part :II

4.4. IntroductiontoRivetedConnection

5.

Makestudentscapabletodesignordinarysteelandtimberstructures.
Preparestudentsforadvancedknowledgeondesignofcomplexsteeland
timberstructures.

5.2. SectionalAreaofTensionMember
5.3. DesignofTensionMembersofSimpleandBuiltUpSection

SteelStructuresandtheirAnalysisandDesign

5.4. DesignofLugAngle

[4hours]

5.5. TensionSplice

1.1. IntroductiontoSteelStructures

1.2. StructuralSteelandClassificationofSteelSections
6.

1.3. MethodofAnalysisandDesign

6.3. DesignofColumnofSimpleandBuiltUpSection

[2hours]

2.1. BasicAssumptionsinWorkingStressDesign

6.4. DesignofLateralBracingofCompressionMember

2.2. ServiceLoadandPermissibleStresses

6.5. DesignofEccentricallyLoadedColumn

2.3. DesigninTension,Compression,BendingandShear

6.6. DesignofColumnBases
6.6.1. Axiallyloadedcolumnbases

3.

LimitStateDesignMethod

6.6.2. Eccentricallyloadedcolumnbases

[3hours]

6.7. DesignofColumnSplices

3.1. SafetyandServiceabilityRequirementsofStructure

3.2. DifferentLimitStatesforSteelDesign
7.

3.3. DesignStrengthofMaterialsandDesignLoads
3.4. LimitStateofStrength

[13hours]

7.2. DesignofSimpleBeam
7.3. DesignofBuiltUpBeam

ConnectionsinSteelStructures

FlexureMembers
7.1. TypesofBeams

3.5. LimitStateofServiceability
4.

[10hours]

6.2. BucklingBehaviorofColumn

WorkingStressDesignMethod

CompressionMembers
6.1. TypesofCompressionMember

1.4. DesignProcessandBasisforDesign
2.

[4hours]

5.1. TypesofTensionMembers

1.

TensionMembers

[10hours]

7.4. DesignofPlateGirder

4.1. TypesofConnections

7.4.1. Elementofplategirders

4.2. WeldedConnections

7.4.2. Preliminarydesign

4.2.1. Weldsandwelding

7.4.3. Designforbending,shear,deflectionandlateralstability

4.2.2. Designofsimpleweldedconnections

7.4.4. Curtailmentofplate

4.2.3. Designofeccentricweldedconnections

7.4.5. Designofwebandflangesplice

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8.

DesignofRoofTrusses

[4hours]

DesignofSteelStructuresK.S.SaiRam,PEARSONEducation

3.

DesignofSteelStructuresL.S.Negi,TataMcGrawHillPublishingCom.
DesignofSteelStructuresRamChandra,StandardBookHouse

8.1. TypesofRoofTrussandComponentsofRoofTruss

4.

8.2. LoadsonRoofTruss

8.3. DesignofRoofComponents

Evaluationscheme

PARTB:TIMBERSTRUCTURES

9.

2.

TimberStructuresandDesignMethods

[2hours]

9.1. IntroductiontoTimberStructures
9.3. DesignMethodsandBasisforDesign

[2hours]

10.1. TypesofJoints
10.2. DesignofBoltedJoints
10.3. DesignofNailedJoints

11. DesignofCompressionMembers

[3hours]

11.1. TypesofTimberColumns
11.2. DesignofTimberColumn
11.3. IntroductiontoColumnBases

12. DesignofFlexureMember

Marks
Distribution*
1
4
4
2
2
4
3
3
4
4
10
12
5
4
6
6
10
12
7
13
14
8
4
6
9
2
4
10
2
4
11
3
6
12
3
4
Total
60
80
*Theremaybeminorvariationinmarksdistribution

Chapter

9.2. StructuralTimberandFactorsAffectingtheStrengthofTimber

10. JointsinTimberStructures

Thequestionswillcoverallthechaptersinthesyllabus.Theevaluationscheme
willbeasindicatedinthetablebelow:

[3hours]

12.1. TypesofBeams
12.2. DesignofTimberandFlitchedBeam

Hours

CourseProject:

ACourseProjectonintegrateddesignofabuilding/industrialstructure

Referencebooks:
1.

Limit State Design of Steel Structures S.K. Duggal Tata McGrawHill


PublishingCom.

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3.2. Brickmasonry(types,specifications)

BuildingTechnology

Lecture :3
Tutorial :1

3.3. Stonemasonry(randomrubble,courserubble,ashlar)
3.4. Walls:retainingwalls,cavitywalls,parapetwalls

Year : III
Part :II

4.

Roofs
4.1. Roofs&theirtypes
4.2. Timberroofs(Single/double/multipletimberroofs)

CourseObjective:

4.3. Steeltrussesandtheircomponents(Angle&tubulartruss)

To introduce: Functional requirements of buildings, Factors affecting comfort


to the occupant in the building, Elements of building, Construction details of

4.4. Roofcoverings
5.

Stair,liftsandescalators

buildingcomponents,ServicesinbuildingandCauses&preventionofcracksin

5.1. StairanditsElements

buildings.

5.2. Essentialrequirements&Typesofstair

1.

(7hours)

6.

Doorsandwindows

(2hours)

1.1. Buildingsandtheirtypes

6.1. Doors:frames,shuttersandtheirfixingdetails

1.2. Heat phenomena in Building (thermal performance of building

6.2. Windows&ventilators:typesandtheirfixingdetails
7.

1.3. Ventilation(requirements,standards,design)&airconditioning

Flooring

1.4. Lighting(illuminationrequirements,daylight,artificiallighting)

7.2. Specialtypesoffloorfinishing

1.5. Sound and Acoustics (sound & noise, acoustic defects, sound

7.3. Floorandwallties
8.

1.6. Orientation & planning of buildings (principles, siteselection,

Temporaryconstruction

(4hours)

8.1. Scaffoldinganditstypes

economy,settingout)

8.2. Formwork for excavations & trenches and Formworks for RCC

1.7. Moisture & its movement through building components and damp

construction

proofing
Foundations

(3hours)

7.1. Flooringanditstypes

insulation)

8.3. Shoringanditstypes
(5hours)

8.4. Underpinninganditsprocedures

2.1. Soilexploration(methods,improvingbearingcapacity,loadtest)

2.2. Foundationanditstypes(deep,shallow)

9.

2.3. Earthwork excavation of foundations (soft soil, hard rock, wet

Finishingworks

(4hours)

9.1. Cladding(types,fixingprocess)

excavation)

3.

(3hours)

5.3. Ladders,ramps,Lifts&Escalators
FunctionalRequirementsofBuildings

components,thermalcomfort,thermaldesign)

2.

(4hours)

9.2. Partitions&Suspendedceilings

2.4. Excavationoftrenchesforpipes,cablesetc.andrefillingworks

9.3. Plastering&Pointing(typesandprocessofapplication)

2.5. Somecommonproblemswithexistingfoundations

9.4. Paintingworksinwooden,metalandmasonrysurfaces

Mortars&Masonryworks

(4hours)

10. Causesandpreventionofcracksinbuildings

3.1. Mortars ( Types, properties, preparation process, Estimating mortar


requirement)

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10.1. Cracks in different components of buildings (walls, roofs, floors,


plasters,windows,RCC,jointsetc.)

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10.2. CausesofcracksandRemedialmeasurestocracks
11. Earthquakeprotection&Retrofittinginbuilding

3.
(3hours)

Chudey & Greeno, Butterworth & Heinemann, "Building Construction


Handbook",1998

11.1. EarthquakeProtectionofBuildings

4.

ReidE.,"UnderstandingBuildings",,MITpress

11.2. TechniquesofRetrofittingandRetrofittingmaterials

5.

Pahari,B.,"PassiveBuilding:Concept&Design",2002,ISBN:9993334243

11.3. Destructiveandnondestructivetestsinbuildings

6.

Buildingcode(NS,IS)

7.

S.C.Rangawala,"BuildingConstruction"

8.

Ching,FDK,"BuildingconstructionIllustrated"

12. Otherservicesinbuilding

(4hours)

12.1. Watersupply&sanitation
12.2. Electrification,CCTVandTelephonenetwork

12.3. FireProtection
12.4. Rainwaterharvesting

Assignments:
[10marks]
1. Drawings of site plan, foundation trench plan, section and timbering of
foundationtrench.
2. Detaileddrawingsoffoundationstructures.Bondingdetailsofjunctionof
walls.
3. Detailed drawings of important building components (foundation, plinth,
andsuperstructure).
4. Detailingofframesandshuttersofdoorsandwindows;
5. Drawingplanandsectionofdogleggedstaircase.
6. Isometric view, plan and sections of scaffolding, shoring and
underpinning.
7. Septictank,soakpitandisometricviewofpipelayout.
8. Layoutdrawingofpower,lightcircuitandothernetworks.

Tutorial:
1hour/week
In tutorial class students will be taught to design a residential/office building
andpreparecompleteworkingdrawingswithessentialdetails.
Note:
Student will be allowed to prepare a building plan to work out detailed
drawingsfortutorialexercises.

EvaluationScheme:
Thequestionswillcoverallthechaptersofthesyllabus.Theevaluationscheme
willbeasindicatedinthetablebelow.

Marks
Chapters
Hours
distribution*
1
7
16
2
5
8
34
8
16
56
5
8
78
7
12
910
6
8
1112
7
12
Total
45
80

*Theremaybeminorvariationinmarksdistribution

References:
1.

WBMckay,ELBSPublication"BuildingConstruction"

2.

Goyal,M.M.,"HandbookofBuildingConstruction:Theessentialsourceof
standardconstructionpractices",2004,ThomsonPress,

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EngineeringEconomics
..

Lecture :3
Tutorial :1
Practical:0

Year :III
Part:II

CourseObjective:
Aftercompletingthiscourse,studentswillbeabletoconductsimpleeconomic
studies.Theywillalsobeabletomakeevaluationofengineeringprojectsand
makedecisionsrelatedtoinvestment.

1. Introduction
[3hours]
1.1. OriginofEngineeringEconomy
1.2. PrinciplesofEngineeringEconomy
1.3. RoleofEngineersinDecisionMaking
1.4. CashFlowDiagram.

2. InterestandTimeValueofMoney
[6hours]
2.1. IntroductiontoTimeValueofMoney
2.2. SimpleInterest
2.3. CompoundInterest
2.3.1. NominalInterestrate
2.3.2. EffectiveInterestrate
2.3.3. ContinuousCompounding
2.4. EconomicEquivalence
2.5. DevelopmentofInterestFormulas
2.5.1. TheFiveTypesofCashflows
2.5.2. SingleCashflowFormulas
2.5.3. UnevenPaymentSeries
2.5.4. EqualPaymentSeries
2.5.5. LinearGradientSeries.
2.5.6. GeometricGradientSeries.

3. BasicMethodologiesofEngineeringEconomicAnalysis
[8hours]
3.1. Determining Minimum Attractive (Acceptable) Rate of Return
(MARR).
3.2. PaybackPeriodMethod
3.3. EquivalentWorthMethods
3.3.1. PresentWorthMethod
3.3.2. FutureWorthMethod.

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3.3.3. AnnualWorthMethod.
3.4. RateofReturnMethods
3.4.1. InternalRateofReturnMethod.
3.4.2. External/ModifiedRateofReturnMethod.
3.5. PublicSectorEconomicAnalysis(BenefitCostRatioMethod).
3.6. IntroductiontoLifecycleCosting
3.7. IntroductiontoFinancialandEconomicAnalysis

ComparativeAnalysisofAlternatives
[6hours]
4.1. ComparingMutuallyExclusiveAlternativeshavingSameusefullifeby
4.1.1. PaybackPeriodMethodandEquivalentWorthMethod
4.1.2. RateofReturnMethodsandBenefitCostRatioMethod
4.2. Comparing Mutually Exclusive Alternatives having different useful
livesby
4.2.1. RepeatabilityAssumption
4.2.2. CoterminatedAssumption
4.2.3. CapitalizedWorthMethod
4.3. ComparingMutuallyExclusive,ContingentandIndependentProjects
inCombination.

ReplacementAnalysis:[6hours]
5.1. FundamentalsofReplacementAnalysis
5.1.1. BasicConceptsandTerminology
5.1.2. ApproachesforComparingDefenderandChallenger
5.2. EconomicServiceLifeofChallengerandDefender
5.3. ReplacementAnalysisWhenRequiredServiceLifeisLong.
5.3.1. RequiredAssumptionsandDecisionFramework
5.3.2. ReplacementAnalysisundertheInfinitePlanningHorizon
5.3.3. ReplacementAnalysisundertheFinitePlanningHorizon

RiskAnalysis
[6hours]
6.1. Origin/SourcesofProjectRisks.
6.2. MethodsofDescribingProjectRisks.
6.2.1. SensitivityAnalysis
6.2.2. BreakevenAnalysis
6.2.3. ScenarioAnalysis
6.3. ProbabilityConceptofEconomicAnalysis
6.4. DecisionTreeandSequentialInvestmentDecisions

DepreciationandCorporateIncomeTaxes
[6hours]
7.1. ConceptandTerminologyofDepreciation

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7.2. BasicMethodsofDepreciation
7.2.1. Straightlinemethod
7.2.2. DecliningBalanceMethod
7.2.3. SinkingFundMethod,
7.2.4. SumoftheYearDigitMethod
7.2.5. ModifiedAcceleratedCostRecoverySystem(MACRS)
7.3. IntroductiontoCorporateIncomeTax.
7.4. AfterTaxCashflowEstimate.
7.5. GeneralProcedureforMakingAfterTaxEconomicAnalysis.

InflationandItsImpactonProjectCashflows.
[4hours]
8.1. ConceptofInflation.
8.2. MeasuringInflation
8.3. EquivalenceCalculationUnderInflation
8.4. ImpactofInflationonEconomicEvaluation

Tutorials:
1. Assignments,
2. Quizzesand1Casestudy.

References:
ChanS.Park,ContemporaryEngineeringEconomics,PrenticeHall,Inc.
E. Paul De Garmo, William G. Sullivan and James A. Bonta delli, Engineering
Economy,MCMilanPublishingCompany.
James L. Riggs, David D. Bedworth and Sabah U. Randhawa, Engineering
Economics,TataMCGrawHillEducationPrivateLimited.

EvaluationScheme:

Chapters Hours
Marksdistribution
1
3
4
2
6
6
3
8
16
4
6
12
5
6
12
6
6
12
7
6
12
8
4
6
Total
45
80
*Theremaybeminorvariationinmarksdistribution

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SANITARYENGINEERING
CE.

Lecture : 3
Tutorial :1
Practical:0

Year : III
Part :II

CourseObjective:
Sanitary Engineering course aims at providing the students with a complete
knowledge on wastewater collection, conveyance, treatment , disposal
methodsanddesign.Thecoursewillprovidetheknowledgeofsludgeandsolid
wastemanagement.Aftercompletingthecourse,thestudentsareexpectedto
solvetheproblemsofwastewaterandsolidwastemanagement.

1. Introduction
[2hours]
1.1. DifinitionsofcommontermsSewage/Wastewater,Domesticsewage,
Industrial sewage, Sanitary sewage, Storm water, Sullage, Sewer,
Sewerage,Rubbish,Garbage,Refuse/Solidwaste
1.2. ImportanceofWastewaterandSolidWasteManagements
1.3. Wastewater and Solid waste management methods Collection,
Conveyance,TreatmentandDisposal
1.4. Objectivesofsewagedisposal
1.5. Sanitationsystems
1.5.1. Conservancysystemwithmeritsanddemerits
1.5.2. Watercarriagesystemwithmeritsanddemerits
1.6. Seweragesystemsandtypes
1.6.1. Separatesystem
1.6.2. Combinedsystem
1.6.3. Partiallyseparesystem
1.6.4. Comparisonbetweenseparateandcombinedsystems

2. QuantityofWastewater
[4hours]
2.1. DryWeatherFlow(DWF)andWetWeatherFlow(WWF)
2.2. Sourcesofsanitarysewage
2.2.1. Privateandpublicwatersupplies
2.2.2. Groundwaterinfiltration
2.2.3. Unauthorizedconnections
2.3. Factorsaffectingquantityofsanitarysewage
2.3.1. Population
2.3.2. Rateofwatersupply
2.3.3. Groundwaterinfiltration

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2.4. Determinationofquantityofsanitarysewage,peakfactor,peakflow
2.5. Determinationofquantityofstormwater
2.5.1. Rationalmethodanditslimitation
2.5.2. Overallrunoffcoefficient
2.5.3. BritishministryofHealthformulaforintensityofrainfall
2.5.4. Timeofconcentration
2.6. Numericals on determination of quantity of wastwater for separate,
combinedandpartiallyseparatesystems

DesignandConstructionofSewers
[4hours]
3.1. Designcriteriaofsewers
3.1.1. Specificgravityofwastewater
3.1.2. Designperiod
3.1.3. MinimumandMaximumvelocities,Selfcleanisingvelocity
3.1.4. Sewersizerange
3.1.5. Sewergradient
3.1.6. HydraulicformulaefordesignManning's,Chezy'sandHazen
Williamsformulae
3.1.7. Hydraulicelementsofsewersforpartialflowcondition
3.1.8. Partialflowdiagrams
3.2. ShapesofsewersCircularandnoncircularsectionswithmeritsand
demerits
3.3. SewerMaterials
3.3.1. Requirementsofsewermaterials
3.3.2. Types of sewer materials salt galzed stoneware, cement
concrete,castiron
3.4. Designofsewersofseparateandcombinedsystems
3.5. Numericalsondesignofsewers
3.6. Constructionofsewers
3.6.1. Settingout
3.6.2. Alignmentandgradient
3.6.3. Excavationoftrench
3.6.4. Timberingoftrench
3.6.5. Dewateringoftrench
3.6.6. Layingandjointing
3.6.7. Testing of sewer Straightness, Obstruction, Water and Air
tests
3.6.8. Backfillingoftrench

SewerAppurtenances
[3hours]
4.1. Necessityofsewerappurtenances

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6.

4.2. Constructionofsewerappurtenances
4.2.1. Manhole
4.2.2. Dropmanhole
4.2.3. Lamphole
4.2.4. Streetinlets
4.2.5. Catchbasin
4.2.6. Flushingdevice
4.2.7. Sand,greaseandoiltraps
4.2.8. Invertedsiphon
4.2.9. Seweroutlet
4.2.10. Ventilatingshaft

CharacteristicsandExaminationofWastewater
[5hours]
5.1. Characteristicsofwastewater
5.1.1. Physical characteristics colour, odour, temperature and
turbidity
5.1.2. Chemical characteristics pH, organic and inorganic solids,
nitrogenouscompounds
5.1.3. Biologicalcharacteristicsbacteria
5.2. Samplingofwastewater
5.2.1. Grabandcompositesamples
5.2.2. Preservationandstoring
5.3. Decomposition of wastewaterprocess, Aerobic and anaerobic
decomposition,Stalesewage
5.4. BiochemicalOxygenDemand(BOD)
5.4.1. DefinitionofBODanditssignificance
5.4.2. DerivationofBODequation
5.4.3. Ratereaction,ultimateBODandrelationwithtemperature
5.4.4. NumericalsonBOD
5.5. ChemicaloxygenDemand(COD)Definitionandsignificance
5.6. Examinationofwastewater
5.6.1. Necessityofwastewaterexamination
5.6.2. Examination of volatile, fixed and total solids, settleable and
nonsettleablesolids,BODwithandwithoutdilution,COD
5.7. NumericalsonBODtest

WastewaterDisposal
[6hours]
6.1. Necessityandobjectivesofwastewaterdisposal
6.2. WastwwaterdisposalmethodsDilutionandLandtreatment
6.3. WastewaterdisposalbyDilutionprocessandessentialconditionsfor
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6.4. Selfpurificationofrivers/streams
6.5. Factors affecting self purification Dilution, Current, Sunlight,
Sedimentation,Temperature,Oxidation,Reduction
6.6. Oxygensagcurve
6.7. StreeterPhelp'sequation(Derivationnotrequired)
6.8. Numericalonselfpurificationofrivers/streams
6.9. Watewaterdisposalbylandtreatment
6.9.1. Suitabilityoflandtreatment
6.9.2. Methods of land treatment irrigation, overland flow and
rapidinfiltration
6.9.3. Broadirrigationandsewagefarming
6.9.4. Methodsofapplicationofsewageonlandflooding,surface
irrigation,ridgeandfurrowmethod,subsurfaceirrigationand
sprayirrigation
6.9.5. Sewagesicknessanditsprevention

WastewaterTreatment
[12hours]
7.1. Objectivesofwastewatertreatment
7.2. Treatmentprocesstypesandimpurityremoval
7.3. Primarytreatmentprocess
7.3.1. RacksandScreenspurposeandtypes(Bar,CoarseandFine
screens)
7.3.2. Skimmingtankpurposeandconstruction
7.3.3. Gritchamberpurpose,constructionanddesigncriteria
7.3.4. Sedimentationpurpose,typesanddesigncriteria
7.3.5. Chemical precipitation purpose, mixing and flocculation
(introductiononly)
7.3.6. Numericals on design of Grit chamber and Sedimentation
tank
7.4. Biological(Secondary)treatmentprocess
7.4.1. Objectivesofbiologicaltreatmentprocess
7.4.2. Principles of biological treatment process Attached and
Suspendedgrowthprocesses
7.4.3. Typesofbiologicaltreatmentprocess
7.5. Sewagefiltration
7.5.1. Filtertypes
7.5.2. Intermittent sand filter purpose, construction, working and
cleaningwithmeritsanddemerits
7.5.3. Contact bed purpose, construction, working and cleaning
withmeritsanddemerits
7.5.4. Trickling filter purpose, construction, working and cleaning
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recirculation,twostagefilters,designcriteria
7.5.5. Numericalsondesignoftricklingfilters
7.6. Activatedsludgeprocess
7.6.1. Principlesofactivatedsludgeprocess
7.6.2. Constructionandprocessdescription
7.6.3. Aerationmethods
7.6.4. Designcriteria
7.6.5. Advantagesanddisadvantages
7.6.6. Sludgevolumeindex
7.6.7. Numericalsonactivatedsludgeprocess
7.7. Oxidationponds
7.7.1. Purposeofoxidationponds
7.7.2. Theoryofoxidationponds
7.7.3. Constructionofoxidationponds
7.7.4. Commissioning
7.7.5. Operationandmaintenance
7.7.6. Designcriteria
7.7.7. Advantagesanddisadvantages
7.7.8. Numericalsonoxidationponds

SludgeTreatmentandDisposal
[4hours]
8.1. Sourcesofsludge
8.2. Necessityofsludgetreatment
8.3. Characteristicsofsludge
8.4. Determinationofsludgevolume,volumemoisturerelation
8.5. Sludgetreatmentmethods
8.5.1. Grindingandblending
8.5.2. Thickening Gravity thickener, purpose, construction and
loadingcriteria
8.5.3. Digestion Aerobic and anaerobic digestion, digestion
process,controlofdigestion,constructionanddesigncriteria
ofdigester
8.5.4. DewateringVacuumfiltration(purposeandconstruction)
8.5.5. DryingSludgedryingbeds(purposeandconstruction)
8.5.6. Composting purpose, principles, types (windrow and
mechanical)
8.5.7. Incinerationpurposeandconstruction
8.6. Numericalsonsludgevolumedeterminationanddesignofdigester
8.7. Sludgedisposalmethods
8.7.1. Dumping
8.7.2. Landfilling
8.7.3. Lagooning

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[3hours]
9. DisposalofSewagefromIsolatedBuildings
9.1. Necessity
9.2. OnsitesanitationDefinitionandtypes
9.3. Pitprivypurposeandconstruction
9.4. Ventilated Improved Pit (VIP) latrine purpose, construction, design
criteria, types (single pit, double pits and multiple pits), advantages
anddisadvantages
9.5. Pourflushlatrinepurpose,constructionanddesigncriteria
9.6. Septic tank purpose, construction, design criteria, working and
maintenance
9.7. Septictankeffluentdisposalmethods
9.7.1. Drainfieldpurpose,constructionanddesigncriteria
9.7.2. Soakpitpurpose,constructionanddesigncriteria
9.7.3. Evapotranspirationmoundpurposeandconstruction
9.7.4. Leachingcesspoolpurposeandconstruction
9.8. Numericals on design of ViIP latrine, Pour flush latrine, Septic tank,
DrainfieldandSoakpit

10. SolidWasteDisposal
[2hours]
10.1. Characteristicofsolidwaste
10.2. Quantityofsolidwaste
10.3. Collectionandtransportationofsolidwaste
10.4. Solidwastedisposalmethods
10.4.1. Dumping
10.4.2. Sanitarylandfill
10.4.3. Incineration
10.4.4. Composting

References:
1. B. C. Punmia and Ashok Jain, "Wastewater Engineering", Laxmi
Publications(P)Ltd.,NewDelhi,1998
2. P.N. Modi, "Sewage Treatment & Disposal and Wastewater Engineering",
StandardBookHouse,Delhi,2001
3. G.S. Birdie and J,S, Birdie, "Water Supply and Sanitary Engineering",
DhanpatRaiPublishingCompany(P)Ltd.,NewDelhi,2002
4. K.N. Duggal, "Elements of Environmental Engineering", S. Chand and
CompanyLtd.,NewDelhi,1997

Tutorials:

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2.

3.
4.
5.

6.

7.

8.

QuantityofWastewater
(2hour)
Definitions,Numericalsondeterminationofsanitarysewageandstorm
water,determinationonquantityofwastewaterforseparate,combined
andpartiallyseparatesystems
DesignandConstructionofSewers
(2hours)
Designcriteriaofsewers,partialflowconditionsinsewers,Numericalson
designofsewersforseparateandcombinedsystems
SewerAppurtenances
(0hour)
CharacteristicsandExaminationofWastewater
(2hours)
Definitions,NumericalsonBODandBODtesting
WastewaterDisposal
(2hours)
Definitions,StreeterPhelp'sequationdescription,Numericalson
purificationofrivers/streamsanddegreeoftreatmentrequired
WastewaterTreatment
(3hours)
Definitions,Numericalsongritchamber,sedimentationtank,trickling
filter,activatedsludgeprocessandoxidationpond
SludgeTreatmentandDisposal
(2hours)
Definitions,Numericalonsludgevolumedetermination,volumemoisture
relationanddesignofdigesters
DisposalofSewagefromIsolatedBuildings
(2hours)
Definitions,NumericalsondesignofVIPlatrine,Pourflushlatrine,Septic
tank,DrainfieldandSoakpit
SolidWasteDisposal
(0hour)

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4
2
4
3
4
2
8
4
3
0
4
5
5
2
8
6
6
2
8
7
12
3
24
8
4
2
8
9
3
2
8
10
2
0
4
Total
45
15
80
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EvaluationScheme:

Thequestionswillcoverallthechaptersinthesyllabus.Theevaluationscheme
willbeasindicatedinthetablebelow
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4.

3.4.2. DesignofHorizontalCurvesincludingNightVisibility
Consideration
3.4.3. SightDistance:StoppingSightDistance,OvertakingSight
Distance,SetbackfromObstructions
3.4.4. Superelevation
3.4.5. Extrawidening
3.4.6. TransitionCurves:DefinitionandtypesofTransitionCurve,
DesignofTransitionCurve
3.5. ElementsofVerticalAlignment
3.5.1. DefinitionandtypesofGradient
3.5.2. MomentumGrade
3.5.3. GradeCompensation
3.5.4. DefinitionandTypesofVerticalCurve
3.5.5. DesignofVerticalSummitcurve
3.5.6. DesignofVerticalValleyCurve
3.5.7. LowestandhighestpointofVerticalCurve
HighwayDrainage
[4hours]

5.

4.1. IntroductionandImportanceofHighwayDrainageSystem
4.2. CausesofMoistureVariationinSubgradeSoil
4.3. SurfaceDrainageSystem
4.3.1. DifferenttypesofRoadSideDrain
4.3.2. Crossdrainagestructures(Culvertsandothers)
4.3.3. DifferentTypesofEnergyDissipatingStructures
4.4. SubsurfaceDrainageSystem
4.4.1. DrainageofInfiltratedWater
4.4.2. ControlofSeepageFlow
4.4.3. LoweringofWaterTable
4.4.4. ControlofCapillaryRise
HillRoads
[5hours]

TRANSPORTATIONENGINEERINGI
EGCE

Lecture : 3
Laboratory : 2/2
Tutorial : 1

Year : III
Part : II

Objective:
Afterthecompletionofthecourse,studentswillbeabletoplan,surveyand
designtheroadprojects.Theywillattaintheknowledgeofroaddevelopment
anditsplanning.TheywillgaintheknowledgebasedontheNepalesecontext.

1. IntroductiontoTransportationPlanningandengineering
[4hours]
1.1.
1.2.
1.3.
1.4.
1.5.

Introduction
ModesofTransportation
ComparisonbetweenVariousModesofTransportation
HistoricalDevelopmentofRoadsandRoadConstructioninNepal
TransportPlanningincludingObjectiveofRoadPlanning,National
NetworkPlanning,UrbanRoadNetworkPlanningandRingRoads
1.6. ClassificationofRoads(NRS)
2.

HighwayAlignmentandEngineeringSurvey

[4hours]

2.1. HighwayAlignment
2.1.1. Introduction
2.1.2. RequirementsofHighwayAlignment
2.1.3. FactorsControllingHighwayAlignment

3.

2.2. EngineeringSurveyanditsStages
2.2.1. StructureoftherouteLocationProcess
2.2.2. PhysicalSurveys:MapStudy,Reconnaissance,Preliminary
andDetailedSurveys
GeometricDesignofHighway
[18hours]
3.1.
3.2.
3.3.
3.4.

DefinitionandScopeofGeometricDesign
BasicDesignControlsandCriteriaforDesign
Elementsofcrosssection
ElementsofHorizontalAlignments
3.4.1. DefinitionandTypesofHorizontalCurve

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5.1. Introduction
5.2. SpecialConsiderationinHillRoadDesign
5.2.1. AlignmentofHillRoadDesign:GeneralConsideration,Route
LocationinHills,Gradient,DesignandTypesofHairPin
Bends,DifferentTypesofHillRoadCrossSections
5.3. SpecialStructuresinHillRoad
5.3.1. TypesofRetainingStructures,RiverTrainingStructures,Land
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HighwayMaterials

[10hours]

6.1. IntroductionandClassificationofRoadMaterials
6.2. SubgradeSoil
6.2.1. General
6.2.2. CharacteristicsofSubgradeSoil
6.2.3. DesirablePropertiesofSubgradeSoil
6.3. RoadAggregate
6.3.1. DefinitionandClassificationofRoadAggregates
6.3.2. DesirablePropertiesofRoadAggregates
6.3.3. TestsonRoadAggregatesandtheirSignificance
6.3.4. ComparingGradationSpecificationandMethodofTranslating
Specification
6.3.5. CombiningoftheAggregates
6.4. BituminousRoadBinders
6.4.1. DefinitionandClassificationofRoadBinders
6.4.2. LiquidBitumen:CutbackBitumenandBitumenEmulsion
6.4.3. TestsonBituminousBinders
6.5. BituminousMixes
6.5.1. DefinitionandClassification
6.5.2. MarshalMethodofBitumenMixeDesign

2.
3.
4.
5.

Principles,PracticeandDesignofHighwayEngineering,S.K.Sharma,S.
ChandandCo.PublishersLtd.,NewDelhi
HighwayEngineeringDr.S.K.KhannaandDr.C.E.G.Justo,NemChand&
BrosRoorkee(U.P.)
HighwayEngineeringC.A.Flaherty,EdwardArnold(Publishers)Ltd.
CourseManualonTransportationEngineeringP.M.Parajuli,Department
ofCivilEngineering,PulchowkCampus

EvaluationScheme:
Thequestionwillcoverallthechaptersinthesyllabus.Theevaluationscheme
willbeasindicatedinthetablebelow:
Mark
distribution*
1.
4
8
2.
4
8
3.
18
32
4.
4
8
5.
5
8
6.
10
16
Total
45
80
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Chapter

Hours

Tutorials:
Thereshallberelatedtutorialsexercisedinclassandgivenasregular
homeworkexercises.

Laboratories:
(a) LosAngelesAbrasionValueandCrushingValueofAggregates
(b) PenetrationValue;Viscosity;SofteningPointandDuctilityofBitumen
(c) SkidResistanceTestonRoadSurface
(d) MarshallStabilityTestandAsphaltMixDesign
(e) ExtractionofBitumenfromMixandGradationofAggregateafter
Extraction

ReferenceBooks:
1.

ATextbookonHighwayEngineeringandAirports,S.B.SehgalandK.I.
Bhanot,S.ChandandCo.PublishersLtd.,NewDelhi

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4.

IRRIGATIONANDDRAINAGEENGINEERING
CE.

Lecture :3
Tutorial :2

Year : III
Part : II

CourseObjectives:
This course is aimed at teaching students to develop know how in planning,
design,development,operation,maintenance&managementofirrigationthe
demand analysis of irrigation, methods of irrigation, components of an
irrigationsystemandlayoutofirrigationstructures.Thecourseisdesignedto
plan the irrigation system, to design irrigation structures and to manage the
irrigationsystem.

11. Introduction
[4hours]
1.1. Definition,advantagesanddisadvantagesofirrigation
1.2. StatusandneedofirrigationdevelopmentinNepal
1.3. Crops,theirseasonsandperiods(Croppingpattern&intensity)
1.4. CommandedareasandIrrigationintensity
1.5. Methodsoffieldirrigationandtheirsuitability
1.6. Planningofirrigationprojects

2. IrrigationWaterRequirements
[4hours]
2.1. RelationbetweenDuty,Deltaandcropperiods
2.2. CropWaterRequirements(Penmansmethod)
2.3. Operationalwaterrequirements
2.4. Waterlossesduetoseepageandevaporation
2.5. EffectiveRainfall
2.6. IrrigationWaterRequirements
2.7. SoilMoistureIrrigationRelationship
2.8. DepthandFrequencyofIrrigation
2.9. Irrigationefficiencies
2.10. Designdischargesforcanals

3. CanalIrrigationSystem
[3hours]
3.1. Classificationofcanals
3.2. Componentsofacanalirrigationsystem
3.3. Alignmentofcanals
3.4. AlluvialandNonalluvialcanals
3.5. CanalstandardsandBalancingcanaldepth
3.6. Canaldistributionsystem

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DesignofCanals
[6hours]
4.1. Designcapacityofcanals
4.2. Sedimenttransportincanals
4.3. TractiveForceapproachofcanaldesign
4.4. Designofstablecanals
4.5. DesignofAlluvialcanals(Kennedys&LaceysTheory)
4.6. Designoflinedcanalswitheconomicanalysis

DiversionHeadworks
[8hours]
5.1. ComponentpartsofWeir/Barrage(Detaildrawing)
5.2. Blighs,LanesandKhoslasseepagetheory
5.3. Designofslopingglaciesweirbay(crest,length&thicknessof
imperviousfloor)
5.4. DesignofUndersluiceandSiltexcluder
5.5. DesignofSiltejector
5.6. DesignofHeadRegulator(Crest,length&thicknessofimpervious
floor)

RiverTrainingWorks
[4hours]
6.1. RiverstagesandNeedofrivertraining
6.2. Typesofrivertrainingworks
6.3. DesignofGuidebundsandLaunchingapron
6.4. DesignofSpurs(Layoutgeometry,length,spacingandcrosssection)

RegulatingStructures
[6hours]
7.1. Alignmentoftheofftakingchannels
7.2. FunctionofHeadregulator,Crossregulator,Outlet,DropandEscapes
7.3. DesignofRegulators&Escapes(Crest,lengthandthicknessof
imperviousfloor)
7.4. TypesofOutlet,Designofpipeoutlet(freeandsubmerged)
7.5. TypesofDrop,DesignofVerticaldrop(Crest,lengthandthicknessof
imperviousfloor)
CrossDrainagestructures
[4hours]
8.1. Types(DrawingandSelection)
8.2. DesignofSiphonAqueduct(Detaildrawing,Drainagewaterway&
barrel,Canalwaterway&Transition,Length&thicknessof
imperviousfloorandProtectionworks)

WaterLoggingandDrainage
[6hours]
9.1. Causes,effectsandpreventivemeasuresofwaterlogging

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9.2. Waterlogginganddrainageofirrigatedland
9.3. Surfacedrainagesystemsandtheirdesign
9.3.1. LayoutplanningforDrainage
9.3.2. InternaldrainageofBundedfields
9.3.3. Externaldrainage
9.3.4. Draindesign(waterlevel,maximum&minimumslopesand
crosssections)
9.3.5. Remodelingofexistingnaturaldrains
9.4. Subsurfacedrainagesystemsandtheirdesign
9.4.1. Layoutofsubsurfacedrainagesystem
9.4.2. Flowofgroundwatertodrainsandspacingoftiledrains

4.

5.

EvaluationScheme:

Thequestionswillcoverallthechaptersofthesyllabus.Theevaluationscheme
willbeasindicatedinthetablebelow.

Tutorials:
[30hours]
1. Duty,DeltaandPeriodRelation
[1hour)
2. IrrigationWaterRequirements
(2hoours)
3. SoilMoistureIrrigationRelationandIrrigationInterval
(2hours)
4. Balancingdepthforexcavatingcanals
(1hour)
5. Designofstablecanals
(1hour)
6. DesignofAlluvialcanals
(2hours)
(1hour)
7. Designoflinedcanals
8. DesignofGuideBundsandLaunchingApron
(2hours)
9. DesignofhydraulicstructuresusingKhoslasSeepageTheory
(4hours)
10. DesignofslopingglaciesWeirbay
(2hours)
11. DesignofCross&HeadRegulators
(3hours)
12. Designofpipeoutlet
(1hour)
(2hpurs)
13. DesignofVerticalDrop
14. DesignofSiphonAqueduct
(4hours)
15. Designofsurfaceandsubsurfacedrains
(2hours)

Assignments&FieldVisit:
1. Individual assignment on Irrigation Water Requirement using CROPWAT
Software
2. Field visit of an Irrigation System, group presentation and submission of
individualreport
Referencebooks:

1. Theoryanddesignofirrigationstructures,volumeIandII,RSVarshney,
SCGuptaandRLGupta,NemChandandBros.,Roorkee,1979
2. IrrigationEngineeringandHydraulicStructures,SKGarg,Delhi,1983
3. IrrigationEngineering,GurcharanSingh

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DesignManualsforIrrigationprojectsinNepal,PDSPManuals,M.9
DrainageManual,1990
HydraulicStructures,P.Novaket.al.,SPONPRESS,2001

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Hours
MarksDistribution
1.
4
5
2.
4
8
3.
3
5
4.
6
10
5.
8
12
6.
4
8
7.
6
12
8.
4
10
9.
6
10
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