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K.S.R.

COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING (Autonomous) - Syllabus


Department:

Civil Engineering

Programme Code &


Name:

CE : B.E Civil Enginee

SEMESTER - I
Course Code

Course Name

12GE125

BASIC CIVIL AND MECHANICAL ENGINEERING (Common


to CSE, ECE, EEE and IT)

Hours / Week

Credit

Basic civil and Mechanical engineering is a foundation for Civil and Mechanical Engineerin
This course is designed to enable the students to acquire fundamental knowledge in these
disciplines

Objective(s)
UNIT - I

A CIVIL ENGINEERING
SURVEYING AND CIVIL ENGINEERING MATERIALS

Surveying: Objects Types Classification Principles Measurements of Distances Angles Leveling Determ
Illustrative Examples. Civil Engineering Materials: Bricks Stones Sand Cement Concrete Steel Sections.
UNIT - II

BUILDING COMPONENTS AND STRUCTURES

Foundations: Types, Bearing Capacity Requirement of Good Foundations- Superstructure Types of Bridges an
Masonry Stone Masonry Beams Columns Lintels Roofing Flooring Plastering Mechanics Intern
Forces Stress Strain Elasticity.
B MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
UNIT - III
POWER PLANT ENGINEERING

Introduction, Classification of Power Plants Working principle of steam, Gas, Diesel, Hydro-electric and Nuclear
Merits and Demerits Pumps and turbines working principle of Reciprocating pumps (single acting and d
Centrifugal Pump.
UNIT - IV

I C ENGINES

Internal combustion engines as automobile power plant Working principle of Petrol and Diesel Engines Four
stroke cycles Comparison of four stroke and two stroke engines.
UNIT - V

REFRIGERATION AND AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM

Terminology of Refrigeration and Air Conditioning. Principle of vapour compression and absorption system L
domestic refrigerator Window and Split type room Air conditioner.

Text Book :
1
2

Shanmugam G and Palanichamy M S, Basic Civil and Mechanical Engineering, TMH Publishing
(1996).
Ramesh Babu Basic Civil and Mechanical Engineering, VRB Publishers, 2011.

Reference :
1
2
3
4

K. Seetharaman S. Basic Civil Engineering, Anuradha Agencies, (2005).


Ramamrutham. S, Basic Civil Engineering, Dhanpat Rai Publishing Co. (P) Ltd. (1999).
Venugopal K and Prahu Raja V, Basic Mechanical Engineering, Anuradha Publishers, Kumbakonam
Shantha Kumar S R J., Basic Mechanical Engineering, Hi-tech Publications, Mayiladuthurai, (2000)

K.S.R. COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING (Autonomous) - Syllabus

Department:

Civil Engineering

Programme Code &


Name:

CE : B.E Civil Enginee

SEMESTER - II
Course Code
12CE226
Objective(s)

Outcomes:

UNIT - I

Course Name

Hours / Week

Credit

L
T
P
C
ENGINEERING MECHANICS
3
1
0
4
(Common to AU, CE & MECH)
At the end of this course the student should be able to understand the vectorial and scala
of forces and moments, static equilibrium of particles and rigid bodies both in two dimens
three dimensions. Further, he should understand the principle of work and energy. He sh
comprehend the effect of friction on equilibrium. He should be able to understand the law
kinematics of motion and the interrelationship. He should also be able to write the dyna
equation. All these should be achieved both conceptually and through solved examples.

Recall the fundamental knowledge on laws of mechanics.


Explain the concepts of different types of static frictions.
Analyze the various types of supports with different loading con
Acquire Knowledge on free body diagram and Varignons Theo
Compute the first moment and second moment of plane area f
cross sections.
6. Apply the knowledge of, Parallel axis theorem and Perpendicula
theorem.
7. Examine the different types of motion in dynamics of particles.
8. Compute the mass, force, acceleration etc., using Newtons law
DAlemberts principle and Work energy equation.
9. Relate the basic concepts on Impulse, Momentum and Impact o
bodies.
10. Acute knowledge on different types of frictions and motions.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.

BASICS & STATICS OF PARTICLES

Introduction Units and Dimensions Laws of Mechanics Lames theorem, Parallelogram and triangular Law of f
Coplanar Forces Resolution and Composition of forces Equilibrium of a particle Forces in space Equilibrium
space Equivalent systems of forces Principle of transmissibility Single equivalent force.

UNIT - II
EQUILIBRIUM OF RIGID BODIES
Free body diagram Types of supports and their reactions requirements of stable equilibrium Moments and Cou
of a force about a point and about an axis Vectorial representation of moments and couples Scalar components
Varignons theorem Equilibrium of Rigid bodies in two dimensions Equilibrium of Rigid bodies in three dimensions
UNIT - III
PROPERTIES OF SURFACES AND SOLIDS
Determination of Areas and Volumes First moment of area and the Centroid of sections simple and compound se
standard formula second and product moments of plane area simple and compound sections by using stan
Parallel axis theorem and perpendicular axis theorem Polar moment of inertia Principal moments of inertia o
Principal axes of inertia Mass moment of inertia
UNIT - IV
DYNAMICS OF PARTICLES
Displacements, Velocity and acceleration, their relationship Rectilinear motion Determination of motion of a
falling objects relative motion- Curvilinear motion projectile motion - Newtons law DAlemberts principle
Equation of particles Conservative forces and principle of conservation of energy - Impulse and Momentum
central impact and oblique central impact
UNIT - V

FRICTION AND ELEMENTS OF RIGID BODY DYNAMICS

Frictional force Types of friction- Laws of Coulomb friction Angle of repose Simple Contact friction - Wedge
friction, Rolling resistance, Ladder friction, Belt friction. Translation and Rotation of Rigid Bodies Velocity and acce
motion, Absolute motion - Relative motion.

Text Book :
1
2
3

Palanichamy, M.S., Nagan, S., Engineering Mechanics Statics and Dynamics, Tata McGraw-Hill,
S.C. Natesan, Engineering Mechanics Statics and Dynamics, Umesh Publications, Naisarak, D
(2005).
Rajasekaran, S, Sankarasubramanian, G., Fundamentals of Engineering Mechanics, Vikas Publis
Ltd., (2005).

Reference :
1
2
3
4

K. Hibbeller, R.C., Engineering Mechanics, Vol. 1 Statics, Vol. 2 Dynamics, Pearson Education Asia Pv
Irving H. Shames, Engineering Mechanics Statics and Dynamics, IV Edition Pearson Education
(2003).
Ashok Gupta, Interactive Engineering Mechanics Statics A Virtual Tutor (CDROM), Pearson Edu
Pvt., Ltd., (2002).
Beer, F.P and Johnson Jr. E.R. Vector Mechanics for Engineers, Vol. 1 Statics and Dynamics Vol I.,
International Edition, (1997).

K.S.R. COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING (Autonomous) - Syllabus


Department:

Civil Engineering

Programme Code &


CE : B.E Civil Engineering
Name:
SEMESTER II

Course Code

Course Name

12AU2212

COMPUTER AIDED DRAWING LABORATORY


(Common to AU, CE & ME)

Hours / Week

Credit

List of Exercises using software capable of Drafting and Modeling


1. Study of capabilities of software for Drafting and Modeling Coordinate sys
relative, polar, etc.) Creation of simple figures like polygon and general multi-line

2. Drawing of a Title Block with necessary text and projection symbol.


3. Drawing of curves like parabola, spiral, involute using B spline or cubic spline.

4. Drawing of front view and top view of simple solids like prism, pyramid, cylinder
dimensioning.

5. Drawing front view, top view and side view of objects from the given pictorial view
Base of a mixie, Simple stool, Objects with hole and curves).

6. Drawing of a plan of residential building ( Two bed rooms, kitchen, hall, etc.)
7. Drawing of a simple steel truss.
8. Drawing sectional views of prism, pyramid, cylinder, cone, etc,
9. Drawing isometric projection of simple objects.

10. Creation of 3-D models of simple objects and obtaining 2-D multi-view drawings fr
Note

Plotting of drawings must be made for each exercise and attached to the records wr
students.

K.S.R. COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING (Autonomous)


REGULATIONS 2012
SEMESTER III
12CE3302

APPLIED GEOLOGY

Objective(s):

At the end of this course the student shall be able to understand about geological formations,
classification and morphology of rocks, and the importance of the study of geology for civil
engineers with regard to founding structures like dams, bridges, buildings, etc. The student shall
also be able to appreciate the importance of geological formation in causing earthquakes and
landslides.

Outcomes:

1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.

Understand structures and composition of Earth


Gain knowledge on continental drift and plate tectonics
Understanding work of rivers, wind and sea
Gain knowledge about minerals which are used in the construction industry
Knowing origin and occurrences of fossil fuels
Understand the different rock types and their uses in construction
Learning various types of Earth structures
Application of Seismic and electric methods for indirect investigation of subsurface
Aware about the necessary geological conditions to construct dams, reservoirs, tunnels, buildings
and roads
Details of Sea erosion and coastal protection.

UNIT I
GENERAL GEOLOGY
09 Hrs
Geology in Civil Engineering Branches of Geology Earth Structures and Composition Elementary Knowledge
on Continental Drift and Plate Technologies. Earth Processes Weathering Work of Rivers, Wind and Sea and
their Engineering Importance Earthquake Belts in India. Groundwater Mode of Occurrence Prospecting
Importance in Civil Engineering
UNIT II
MINERALOGY
09 Hrs
Elementary Knowledge on Symmetry Elements of Important Crystallographic Systems Physical Properties of
Minerals Study of the Following Rock Forming Minerals Quartz Family. Feldpar Family, Augite, Hornblende,
Biotite, Muscovite, Calcite, Garnet Properties, Behavior and Engineering Significance of Clay Minerals
Fundamentals of Process of Formation of Ore Minerals Coal and Petroleum Their Origin and Occurrence in
India- Identification of Minerals.
UNIT - III
PETROLOGY
09 Hrs
Classification of Rocks Distinction between Igneous, Sedimentary and Metamorphic Rocks. Description of
Structures, Textures and Mode of Occurrence, Engineering Properties, Distribution and uses of following rocks.
Igneous Rocks Granite, Syenite, Diorite, Gabbro, Pegmatite, Dolerite and Basalt; Sedimentary Rocks Sandstone, Limestone, Shale, Laterite, Conglomerate and Breccia; Metamorphic Rocks - Quartizite, Marble, Slate,
Phyllite, Gniess, Charnockite and Schist Identification of Rocks.
UNIT IV
STRUCTURAL GEOLOGY AND GEOPHYSICAL METHOD
09 Hrs Attitude
of Beds Outcrops Introduction to Geological Maps Study of Structures Folds, Faults and Joints Their
Bearing on Engineering Construction. Seismic and Electrical Methods for Civil Engineering Investigations
UNIT V
GEOLOGICAL INVESTIGATIONS IN CIVIL ENGINEERING
09 Hrs
Geological Conditions Necessary for Construction of Reservoirs and Dams, Tunnels, Buildings, Road Cuttings,
Land Slides Causes and Preventions. Sea Erosion and Coastal Protection.
Total hours: 45
Text Book:
1. Parbin Singh. Engineering and General Geology, S.K. Kataria & Sons, Katson Publishing House
Ludhiana, 8th Edition, reprint 2011-12

2. Chenna Kesavulu N. Textbook of Engineering Geology, Macmillan India Ltd., 2009


3. Venkat Reddy D. Engineering Geology, Vikas Publishers, 2010 ISBN-978-81259-9032
References:
1. Krynine and Judd. Engineering Geology and Geotechniques, CBS Publisher,2005
2. Tyrrell Principles of Petrology, B.I. Publications, Bombay 1989
3. Billings P Marland. Structural Geology, 3rd Edition , PHI Learning, 2008
4. Varghese P. C Engineering Geology for Civil Engineers, PHI Learning Private Ltd, M-97, Connaught
Circus, New Delhi -2012

K.S.R. COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING (Autonomous)


REGULATIONS 2012
SEMESTER III
12CE3303
Objective(s):

MECHANICS OF SOLIDS

The subject of Mechanics of Solids cuts broadly across all branches of engineering profession. At
the end of this course, the student will have knowledge about behaviour of members subjected to
various type of forces. The subject can be mastered best by solving numerous problems.

Outcomes:
1. Explain the basic concepts of rigid and deformable bodies and their stability, strength and stiffness

2. Apply the fundamental concepts of principle of superposition, equilibrium, compatibility, force-deformation,


and stress-strain relationships to the solid and structural mechanics problems

3.
4.
5.
6.

Illustrate stress strain curve and solve problems pertaining to stress, strain and theory of elasticity
Employ Mohrs circle of stresses in solving complex stresses and analysis of plane trusses
Predict the behaviour of the trusses having more members subjected to loading
Analyze determinate and indeterminate bars, beams to determine axial forces, shear forces, and bending
moments
Analyse stress in beam members using simple bending theory and Compute their slope and deflection

7.
8. Compute slope and deflection ofbeams by using various methods
9. Analyse the shear stress distribution concepts in various sections.
10. Details shear stress distribution in various standard sections and the effect of torsion in solid and hollow
shaft and also about stresses and deflection in springs.
UNIT I
STRESS, STRAIN AND DEFORMATION OF SOLIDS
9+3 Hrs
Rigid bodies and deformable solids stability, strength, stiffness tension, compression and shear stresses
strain, elasticity, Hookes law, limit of proportionately, modulus of elasticity, stress-strain curve, lateral strain
temperature stresses deformation of simple and compound bars shear modulus, bulk modulus, relationship
between elastic constants volumetric strain.
UNIT II
COMPLEX STRESSES AND ANALYSIS OF PLANE TRUSSES
9+3 Hrs
Principal Stresses and principal planes- biaxial state of stress stress at a point stress on inclined plane
Mohrs circle of stresses. Stability and equilibrium of plane frames types of trusses analysis of forces in truss
members method of joints, method of sections, method of tension coefficients.
UNIT - III
TRANSVERSE LOADING ON BEAMS
9+3 Hrs
Beams types of supports simple and fixed, types of load concentrated, uniformly distributed, varying
distributed load, combination of above loading relationship between bending moment and shear force bending
moment, shear force diagram for simply supported, cantilever and over hanging beams Theory of simple
bending analysis of stresses load carrying capacity of beams proportioning of sections
UNIT IV
DEFLECTION OF BEAMS
9+3 Hrs
Deflection of beams double integration method Macaulays method slope and deflection using moment area
method, Conjugate Beam method
UNIT V
SHEAR STRESSES, TORSION AND SPRINGS
9+3 Hrs

Variation of shear stress shear stress distribution in rectangular, I sections, solid circular sections, hollow circular
sections, angle and channel sections - Stresses and deformation in circular (solid and hollow shafts) stepped
shafts shafts fixed at both ends leaf springs stresses in helical springs deflection of springs
Total hours: (L:45+T:15): 60 Periods
Text books :
1. Punmia B.C, Ashok Kumar Jain, Arun Kumar Jain, Mechanics of Material, Laxmi Publications, Reprint ,
2009
2. Bansal R.K. Strength of Materials, Laxmi Publications, New Delhi - Revised Fourth Edition, 2010
References :
1. William A.Nash, Theory and Problems of Strength of Materials, Schaums Outline Series, Tata McGrawHill Publishing Co., New Delhi, 2007.
2. Srinath L.S, Advanced Mechanics of Solids, Tata McGraw-Hill Publishing Co., New Delhi, 2003.
3. Subramanian R., Strength of Materials, Oxford university press, New Delhi, 2005
4. Egor P Popov, Engineering Mechanics of Solids, Prentice Hall of India, New Delhi, 2003.

K.S.R. COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING (Autonomous)


REGULATIONS 2012
SEMESTER III
12CE3304
Objective(s):

FLUIDS MECHANICS

The student is introduced to the definition and properties of fluid. Principles of fluid statics,
Kinematics and dynamics are dealt with subsequently. The application of similitude and model
study are covered subsequently. After undergoing this course, the student would have learnt fluid
properties and application to real situations of fluid flow.

Outcomes:
1. Define fluid properties and explains basic laws related to fluid statics
2. Compute the total pressure and centre of pressure for the various surfaces.
3. Classify types of flow and details equations dealt with fluid kinematics
4. Apply knowledge on the potential function and stream functions.
5. Investigate the dynamic behavior of fluids with Bernoullis and Hagen poiseuille equation
6. Estimate the design phenomena observed in flow through a pipe and boundary-layer flows.
7. Details the flow through the pipe and design of piping system and networks.
8. Recall of velocity distribution in the boundary layer
9. Formulate dimensions of the models and similitude.
10. Evaluate different dimensional homogeneity by applying Buckinghams theorem
UNIT I
FLUID PROPERTIES AND FLUID STATICS
9+3 Hrs
Definitions Fluid and fluid mechanics Dimensions and units Fluid properties -Pascals Law and Hydrostatic
equation Forces on plane and curved surfaces Buoyancy Meta centre Pressure measurement- Fluid mass
under relative equilibrium
UNIT II
FLUID KINEMATICS
9+3 Hrs
Fluid Kinematics Stream, streak and path lines Classification of flows Continuity equation (one, two and three
dimensional forms) Stream and potential functions flow nets Velocity measurement (Pilot tube, float
technique) -Euler Equation
UNIT - III
FLUID DYNAMICS
9+3 Hrs
Bernoullis equations Application of Bernoullis equation(Ventrimeter, Orifice Meter, Pitot Tube) Discharge
measurement Laminar flows through pipes and between plates Hagen Poiseuille equation Turbulent flow
Darcy-Weisbach formula Moody diagram.
UNIT IV
BOUNDARY LAYER AND FLOW THROUGH PIPES
9+3 Hrs
Definition of boundary layer Thickness and classification Displacement and momentum thickness
Development of laminar and turbulent flows in circular pipes Major and minor losses of flow in pipes Pipes in
series and in parallel Pipe network
UNIT V

SIMILITUDE AND MODEL STUDY

9+3 Hrs

Dimensional Analysis Buckinghams Pi-theorem - Rayleighs Therom Similitude and Models, Geometric
Similarity, Kinematic Similarity, Dynamic Similarity Scale effect and distorted models.
Total hours: (L:45+T:15): 60 Periods
Text books :
1. Rajput, R.K., A Text Book of Fluid Mechanics , S.Chand and Co.,New Delhi, 2008
2. Bansal R.K. Fluid Mechanics and Hydraulic Machines, Laxmi Publications, New Delhi - Revised Fourth
Edition, 2010
References :
1. Modi, P.N. & Seth, S.M Hydraulics & Fluid Mechanics, Standard book House, New Delhi, 2005.
2. John Finnemore E. and Joseph B. Franzini, Fluid Mechanics with Engineering Applications, McGraw-Hill
International Edition, 2001.
3. Kumar.K.L Engineering Fluid Mechanics, M/s S.Chand Co., Madras, 2003
K.S.R. COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING (Autonomous)
REGULATIONS 2012
SEMESTER III
12CE3305
Objective(s):

SURVEYING I

01 0

To impart knowledge on the basic principles of field surveying procedures


To impart a clear understanding on the working principles and use of theodolite

Outcomes:
1. Outline the basic concepts of using various instruments,Ranging and Chaining
2. Extend the knowledge to take the angular measurements by using compass and Identify local attraction
and the appropriate methods to rectify it.
3. Collect the level of different points and calculate the reduced level of that point by appropriate method.
4. Outline on the road from reduced levels and formulate contour maps for the ground profile.
5. Extend the knowledge about the theodolite and measure the horizontal and vertical distances
6. Traversing rectify the closing error and knowledge about the omitted measurements
7. Reconnaissance, preliminary and location surveys for engineering projects
8. Basic concept for mine surveying and instruments.
9. Types of curves and the setting out of curve by different methods.
10. Outline of the transition curves of functions and requirements
UNIT I
CONVENTIONAL SURVEYING
9 Hrs
Definition - Principles - Classification - Field and office work - Scales - Conventional signs - Survey instruments,
Ranging and chaining - Reciprocal ranging - Setting perpendiculars - well - conditioned triangles TraversingPrismatic compass - Surveyors compass - Bearing - Systems and conversions Local attraction - Magnetic
declination - Dip - Traversing - Plotting - Adjustment of errors - Plane table instruments and accessories - Merits
and demerits - Methods - Resection.
UNIT II
LEVELLING AND APPLICATIONS
9 Hrs
Level line - Horizontal line - Levels and Staves - Spirit level - Sensitiveness - Bench marks - Temporary and
permanent adjustments - Fly and check levelling - Booking - Reduction - Curvature and refraction - Reciprocal
levelling - Longitudinal and cross sections - Plotting - Calculation of areas and volumes - Contouring - Methods Characteristics and uses of contours - Plotting - Earth work volume - Capacity of reservoirs
UNIT - III
THEODOLITE SURVEYING
9 Hrs
Theodolite - Vernier and microptic - Description and uses - Temporary and permanent adjustments of vernier transit
- Horizontal angles - Vertical angles - Heights and distances - Traversing - Closing error and distribution - Gales
tables - Omitted measurements.
UNIT IV

ENGINEERING SURVEYS

9 Hrs

Reconnaissance, preliminary and location surveys for engineering projects - Lay out Setting out works - Route
Surveys for highways, railways and waterways - Mine Surveying - instruments - Tunnels - Correlation of
underground and surface surveys - Shafts - Adits.
UNIT V
CURVES
9 Hrs
Curve ranging Horizontal and vertical curves - Simple curves - Setting with chain and tapes, tangential angles by
theodolite, double theodolite - Compound and reverse curves - Transition curves Functions and requirements Setting out by offsets and angles - Vertical curves - Sight distances
Total hours: 45 Hrs
Text books :
1. Punmia B. C., Surveying, Vol. I & II, Laxmi Publications, New Delhi, 16 th & 15th Edition 2005
2. Arora K. R., Surveying, Vol. I, Standard Book House, 2008
3. Basak N.M, Surveying, Tata McGraw Hill, 2007
References :
1. S K Duggal., Surveying (Vol -1), 3rd Edition, Publisher: Tata McGraw-Hill Education, 2009
2. Bannister A. and Raymond S., Surveying, ELBS, Sixth Edition, 1992.
K.S.R. COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING (Autonomous)
REGULATIONS 2012
SEMESTER III
12CE3306

CONSTRUCTION TECHNIQUES, EQUIPMENT AND PRACTICES

01 0

Objective(s): The main objective of this course is to make the student aware of the various construction
techniques, practices and the equipment needed for different types of construction activities. At the end of this
course the student shall have a reasonable knowledge about the various construction procedures for sub to super
structure and also the equipment needed for construction of various types of structures from foundation to super
structure.
Outcomes:
1. Describe the various stages in the construction project
2. Differentiate various types of scaffolding, shuttering and centering
3. Describe masonry, stone masonry ,bonds in masonry and construction joints
4. Write about foundation, frames, acoustics and roof finishes
5. Name the different types of tunneling techniques used.
6. Identify appropriate aerial transportation for proper work.
7. Describe the construction sequences in launching of girder, bridge deck and off shore platforms
8. Illustrate the erection of light weight component, tall structures and conveyors
9. Point out the various construction equipment used for different construction work.
10. Describe the equipment that are needed for concreting work.
UNIT I
PLANNING FOR CONSTRUCTION & SUPPORTING STRUCTURES
12 Hrs
Various stages in the construction of the project construction coordination - Job Planning - technical planning
scheduling - site clearance - Marking Earthwork job layout temporary sheds setting out works centering &
shuttering - slip forms - scaffolding shoring - deshuttering forms
UNIT II
CONSTRUCTION PRACTICES
12 Hrs
Masonry stone masonry Bond in masonry - concrete hollow block masonry flooring damp proof courses
construction joints movement and expansion joints pre cast pavements Building foundations basements
Fabrication and erection of steel trusses frames braced domes laying brick weather and water proof roof
finishes acoustic and fire protection.
UNIT - III
SUB STRUCTURE CONSTRUCTION
12 Hrs
Techniques of Box jacking Pipe Jacking -under water construction of diaphragm walls and basement-Tunneling
techniques Piling techniques - well and caisson - sinking cofferdam cable anchoring and grouting-driving

diaphragm walls, sheet piles - shoring for deep cutting well points -Dewatering and stand by Plant equipment for
underground open excavation.
UNIT IV
SUPER STRUCTURE CONSTRUCTION
12 Hrs
Launching girders, bridge decks, off shore platforms special forms for shells - techniques for heavy decks insitu pre-stressing in high rise structures, Material handling - erecting light weight components on tall structures Support structure for heavy Equipment and conveyors Erection of articulated structures, braced domes and space
decks.
UNIT V
CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT
12 Hrs
Selection of equipment for earth work - earth moving operations - types of earthwork equipment -tractors, motor
graders, scrapers, front end waders, earth movers Equipment for foundation and pile driving. Equipment for
compaction, batching and mixing and concreting - Equipment for material handling and erection of structures Equipment for dredging, trenching, tunneling
Total hours: 60 Hrs
Text books :
1. Peurifoy, R.L., Ledbetter, W.B. and Schexnayder, C., Construction Planning, Equipment and Methods, 5th
Edition, McGraw Hill, Singapore, 1995., New Delhi, 2007.
2. Ashok Kumar, Jain. Punmia, B.C. Arun Kumar, Jain. Building Construction, 10th Edition, Laxmi
Publications 2009
3. Purushothama Raj P. Construction Techniques, Equipments and Practices, Sri Krishna Hitech Publishing
Company Pvt. Ltd.-2011.
References :
1. Sharma S.C. Construction Equipment and Management, Khanna Publishers New Delhi, 2008.
2. Specifications of Handbook on Repair and Rehabilitation of RCC Buildings, Central Public Works
Department, 2011.
3. Clifford J. Schexnayder, Robert Peurifoy, Aviad Shapira Construction Planning, Equipment and Methods,
7th Edition, Tata McGraw-Hill Education, 2010

K.S.R. COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING (Autonomous)


REGULATIONS 2012
SEMESTER III
12CE3310

CAD BUILDING DRAWING LABORATORY

01 30 22

Objective(s): At the end of this course the student should be able to draft on computer building drawings (Plan,
elevation and sectional views) in accordance with development and control rules satisfying orientation and
functional requirements for the following
Outcomes:
1. Discuss basic concepts and instructions to run Auto CAD 2000 software.
2. Demonstrate how to draw the plan for various buildings.
3. Sketch sectional view and elevation for the buildings.
4. Draft on computer the plan, elevation and sectional views of buildings with flat and pitched roof
5. Details the sectional view of RCC Framed structure with staircase and column footing details.
6. Give an idea about the plan and sectional views of Industrial roof trusses.
7. Illustrate the perspective view of one and two storey building.
LIST OF EXPERIMENTS
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.

Buildings with load bearing walls (pitched roof) Including details of doors and windows
Buildings with load bearing walls (flat roof) Including details of doors and windows
RCC framed structures
Roof for Industrial buildings Trusses
Perspective view of one and two storey buildings

9 Hrs
9 Hrs
9 Hrs
9 Hrs
9 Hrs

Total hours: 45 Hrs


Text books :
1. Varma B.P. Civil Engg. Drawing and House Planning, Khanna Publishers, Delhi, 2004
2. Balagopal & T.S. Prabhu. Building Drawing and Detailing, Spades Publishers, Calicut, 2007
References :

1.
2.
3.

Shah.M.G. Building Drawing, Tata McGraw-Hill, 2011


Kumaraswamy N., Kameswara Rao A., Building Planning and Drawing, Charotar Publishing, 2012
Shah, Kale and Patki. Building Drawing with Integrated Approach to Built Environment, Tata McGraw-Hill,
2004

K.S.R. COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING (Autonomous)


REGULATIONS 2012
SEMESTER III
12CE3311 STRENGTH OF MATERIALS AND CONSTRUCTION LABORATORY

01 30 22

Objective(s): The experimental work involved in this laboratory should make the student understand the
fundamental modes of loading of the structures and also make measurements of loads, displacements and strains.
Relating these quantities, the student should be able to obtain the strength of the material and stiffness properties
of structural elements
Outcomes:
1. Determine the stress strain relationship of the given specimen by using compression test of Concrete
specimen
2. Learn the concept impact strength of the given specimen
3. Perform the compression test on the open coil helical spring and find out its stiffness and Rigidity modulus.
4. Discuss basic concepts arrangement of bond in brick masonry. i) English Bound ii) Flemish Bound
5. Give an idea about the hardness of the given material using Brinell hardness testing machine
6. Learn about to determine compressive strength of the Paver block
7. Gain knowledge about the hardness of the given material using Rockwell harness testing machine
8. Mark the Foundation for single room building
LIST OF EXPERIMENTS
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
11.
12.

Axial Compression Test to Obtain the Stress Strain Curve


Axial Tension Test to Obtain the Stress Strain Curve and the Strength
Torsion Test to Obtain the Torque vs. Angle of Twist and the Stiffness
Flexural test to obtain the Load Deflection Curve and the Stiffness
Tests on Springs
Hardness Tests
Shear Test
Test for Impact Resistance
Tests on Bricks
Determination of Compressive Strength on Paver Blocks of Different Shapes
Arrangement of Bonds in Brick Masonry
Setting out Building Foundation Marking

Total hours: 45 Hrs

K.S.R. COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING (Autonomous)


REGULATIONS 2012
SEMESTER III
12CE3312

SURVEY PRACTICAL I

01 30 22

Objective(s): The students are trained to introduce the principles of surveying, instruments and various methods
Out comes:
1. Gain knowledge about the chain and its Accessories
2. Learn the concept of ranging and chaining.
3. Extend the knowledge to take the angular measurements by using compass and Identify local attraction
and rectify it.
4. Locate the instrument station by using plane table with Two point problem method.
5. Locate the instrument station by using plane table with Three point problem method.
6. Gain knowledge about to the levels and leveling staffs
7. Learn about to determine the reduced level by using rise and fall method and Height of Collimation method.
8. Gain knowledge about to determine the closing error of the reduced level by using check leveling.
9. Outline of the LS and CS of the road alignment
10. Understand the concept of contouring and draw the radial and grid contouring
LIST OF EXPERIMENTS
CHAIN SURVEYING & COMPASS SURVEYING
1.
2.
3.

Study of Chain and its Accessories


Ranging, Chaining and Pacing
Compass Surveying Open and Closed Traverse

PLANE TABLE SURVEYING


4.
5.

Plane Table Surveying - Two Point Problem


Plane Table Surveying - Three Point Problem

LEVELLING AND ITS APPLICATIONS


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9.
10.

Study of Levels and Leveling Staff


Fly leveling using Dumpy Level
Check Leveling
LS and CS
Contouring
Total hours: 45 Hrs

K.S.R. COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING (Autonomous)


REGULATIONS 2012
SEMESTER IV
12CE3402
Objective(s):

SOIL MECHANICS

After undergoing this course, the student gains adequate knowledge on engineering properties of
soil.

Out comes:

1. Describe phase relation of soil, sieve and sedimentation analysis for coarse grained soil
2. Determine Atterbergs limits in fine grained soil and illustrate soil compaction methods and its details.
3. Explain effective stress distribution in soil and the concept of permeability with Darcys law.
4. Details Seepage analysis and use of flow nets in application to simple problems.
5. Calculate stress distribution on soil using Boussinesque formula, Newmarks chart and Westergaard analysis.
6. Outline the concepts of Terzaghis one dimensional consolidation.
7. Analyze the shear strength of soil based on Mohr coulombs shear strength theory.
8. Learn shear strength behavior of cohesive and cohesionless soil by conducting direct shear, triaxial, UCC and Vane shear test.
9. Explain the concept of slope stability and slope failures of cohesive and C- soil.
10. Evaluate slope stability using slip circle method, friction circle method and taylor stability chart
UNIT I
INTRODUCTION
12 Hrs
Nature of Soil - Problems with soil - phase relation - sieve analysis - sedimentation analysis Atterberg limits classification for engineering purposes - BIS Classification system Soil compaction - factors affecting compaction
field compaction methods.
UNIT II
SOIL WATER AND WATER FLOW
12 Hrs
Soil water Various forms Influence of clay minerals Capillary rise Suction - Effective stress concepts in soil
Total, neutral and effective stress distribution in soil - Permeability Darcys Law- Permeability measurement in the
laboratory quick sand condition - Seepage Introduction to flow nets properties and uses - Application to simple
problems.
UNIT - III
STRESS DISTRIBUTION, COMPRESSIBILITY AND SETTLEMENT
12 Hrs
Stress distribution in soil media Boussinesque formula stress due to line load and Circular and rectangular
loaded area - approximate methods - Use of influence charts Westergaard equation for point load - Components
of settlement - Immediate and consolidation settlement - Terzaghi's one dimensional consolidation theory
governing differential equation laboratory consolidation test Field consolidation curve .
UNIT IV
SHEAR STRENGTH
12Hrs
Shear strength of cohesive and cohesionless soils - Mohr - Coulomb failure theory Saturated soil - Strength
parameters - Measurement of shear strength, direct shear, Triaxial compression, UCC and Vane shear tests
Types of shear tests based on drainage and their applicability - Drained and undrained behaviour of clay and sand.
UNIT V
SLOPE STABILITY
12 Hrs
Slope failure mechanisms - Modes - Infinite slopes - Finite slopes Total and effective stress analysis - Stability
analysis for purely cohesive and C-. soils - Method of slices Modified Bishops method - Friction circle method stability number problems Slope protection measures
Total hours: 60
Text Book:
1. Punmia B.C, Soil Mechanics and Foundations, Laximi Publications Pvt. Ltd., New Delhi, 2005.
2. Gopal Ranjan and Rao A.S.R, Basic and applied Soil Mechanics, New Age International Publishers, New
Delhi, 2000.
References:
1. Coduto, D.P, Geotechnical Engineering Principles and Practices, Prentice Hall of India Private Limited,
New Delhi, 2002.
2. Muni Budhu, Soil Mechanics and Foundations, John Willey & Sons, Inc, New York, 2000.

3.
4.

Arora K.R, Soil Mechanics and Foundation Engineering, Standard Publishers Distributors, New Delhi 110006, 2005
Venkatramaiah C. Geotechnical Engineering, New Age International Publishers, New Delhi, 2007.
K.S.R. COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING (Autonomous)
REGULATIONS 2012
SEMESTER IV

12CE3403

STRENGTH OF MATERIALS

Objective(s): This subject is useful for a detailed study of forces and their effects along with some suitable
protective measures for the safe working condition. This knowledge is very essential for an engineer to enable him
in designing all types of structures and machines.
Outcomes:
1. Gain knowledge about the principles of virtual work

2. Understand the method of finding deflection of beam and trusses using Castigliones theorem and strain
energy Method.

3. Apply the unit load method to find the deflection of truss


4. Determine the propped reaction shear force and bending moment of the propped cantilever. Also learn to
5.
6.

draw SFD & BMD. Also learn to draw SFD & BMD
Determine the fixed end moments shear force and bending moment of the fixed beam and draw SFD &
BMD
Apply the concept of theorem of three moments equation for analyzing the continuous beam and learn to
draw SFD & BMD
Calculate the stresses developed due to eccentricity in short column

7.
8. Determine the deflection for unsymmetrical Column Sections of under various loads.
9. Apply the concept of Eulers theory for analyzing long columns
10. Learn to find different stresses developed in thick cylinders
11. Understand about the principal stresses and principal planes
12. Learn about the concept of theories of failure.
13. Make the students to know about the strain energy and distortion energy theories
14. Determine the various residual stresses
15. Understand the fundamental concept of Unsymmetrical bending of beams
16. Gain Knowledge about the curved beams
17. Learn about the fundamental principle of stress concentration
18. Get information about the fatigue and fracture.

UNIT I
ENERGY PRINCIPLES
9+3 Hrs
Strain Energy and Strain Energy Density Strain Energy in Traction, Shear in Flexure and Torsion Castiglianos
Theorems Principle of Virtual Work Application of Energy Theorems for Computing Deflections in Beams and
Trusses Maxwells Reciprocal Theorems
UNIT II
INDETERMINATE BEAMS
9+3 Hrs
Propped Cantilever and Fixed Beams-Fixed End Moments and Reactions due to lateral loads Theorem of Three
Moments Analysis of Continuous Beams(limited two unknowns.)
UNIT - III

COLUMNS

9+3 Hrs

Eccentrically Loaded Short Columns Middle Third Rule Core Section Columns of Unsymmetrical Sections
Eulers Theory of Long Columns Critical Loads for Prismatic Columns with Different End Conditions; RankineGordon Formula for Eccentrically Loaded Columns .
UNIT IV
THIN AND THICK CYLINDERS, THEORIES OF FAILURES
9+3 Hrs
Thin cylinders and shells under internal pressure deformation of thin cylinders and shells. Thick Cylinders
Compound Cylinders. - Theories of Failure Principal Stress Dilatation Principal Strain Shear Stress Strain
Energy and Distortion Energy Theories Application in Analysis of Stress (limited to two dimensional).
UNIT V
ADVANCED TOPICS IN BENDING OF BEAMS
9+3 Hrs
Unsymmetrical Bending of Beams of Symmetrical and Unsymmetrical Sections shear flow -Shear Centre Curved Beams Winkler Bach Formula Stress Concentration.
Total hours: (L:45+T:15): 60
Text books :
3. Rajput R.K, Strength of Materials, S.Chand & Company Ltd., New Delhi, 2010
4. Punmia B.C, Ashok Kumar Jain, Arun Kumar Jain, Mechanics of Material, Laxmi Publications, Reprint ,
2009
5.
References :
5. William A.Nash, Theory and Problems of Strength of Materials, Schaums Outline Series, Tata McGrawHill Publishing Co., New Delhi, 2007.
6. Srinath L.S, Advanced Mechanics of Solids, Tata McGraw-Hill Publishing Co., New Delhi, 2003.
7. Egor P Popov, Engineering Mechanics of Solids, Prentice Hall of India, New Delhi, 2003.
8. Kazimi S.M.A, Solid Mechanics, Tata McGraw-Hill Publishing Co., New Delhi, 2003

K.S.R. COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING (Autonomous)


REGULATIONS 2012
SEMESTER IV
12CE3404

APPLIED HYDRAULIC ENGINEERING & MACHINERY

Objective(s): Student is introduced to open channel flow characteristics including hydraulic jump and surges.
Hydraulic machines viz flow through turbines and pumps including their performance characteristics and design
aspects are taught. Student, at the end of the semester will have the abilities to analyse flow characteristics in open
channel and design hydraulic machines.
Outcomes:
1. Gain knowledge about the principles of virtual work
2. Understand the method of finding deflection of beam and trusses using Castigliones theorem and strain
energy Method.
3. Apply the unit load method to find the deflection of truss
4. Determine the propped reaction shear force and bending moment of the propped cantilever. Also learn to
draw SFD & BMD. Also learn to draw SFD & BMD
5. Determine the fixed end moments shear force and bending moment of the fixed beam and draw SFD &
BMD
6. Apply the concept of theorem of three moments equation for analyzing the continuous beam and learn to
draw SFD & BMD
7. Calculate the stresses developed due to eccentricity in short column
8. Determine the deflection for unsymmetrical Column Sections of under various loads.
9. Apply the concept of Eulers theory for analyzing long columns.
10. Learn to find different stresses developed in thick cylinders.
UNIT I
OPEN CHANNEL FLOW & UNIFORM FLOW
9+3 Hrs
Open channel flow Types and regimes of flow Velocity distribution in open channel Wide open channel
Specific energy Critical flow and its computation channel transition. Uniform flow Velocity measurement
Mannings and Chezys formula Determination of roughness coefficients Determination of normal depth and
velocity - Most economical sections Non-erodible channels
UNIT II
NON UNIFORM FLOW
9+3 Hrs
Dynamic equations of gradually varied flow Assumptions Characteristics of flow profiles Draw down and back
water curves Flow through transitions - Hydraulic jump Types Energy dissipation Surges.
UNIT - III
IMPACT OF JETS
9+3 Hrs
Force exerted by the jet on a stationary vertical plate(Inclined flat plate, curved plate) - Force exerted by the jet on a
moving plate - Force exerted by the jet of water on unsymmetrical moving curve plate at its tip series of vanes,
radial curved vanes
UNIT IV
PUMPS
9+3 Hrs
Centrifugal pump - minimum speed to start the pump multistage Pumps Jet and submersible pumps - Positive
displacement pumps - reciprocating pump - negative slip - flow separation conditions - air vessels -indicator
diagram and its variation

UNIT V
TURBINES
9+3 Hrs
Turbines - Application of momentum principle turbines - classification - draft tube and cavitations - radial flow
turbines - axial flow turbines Impulse and Reaction
Total hours: (L:45+T:15): 60
Text books :
1. Subramanya K, Flow in Open channels, Tata McGraw-Hill Publishing Company, 3 rd Edition 2009
2. Bansal R.K, Fluid mechanics & Hydraulic Machines, Laxmi Publishing Pvt Ltd, New Delhi, 2007
References :
1. Jain A.K., "Fluid Mechanics (including Hydraulic Machines), Khanna Publishers, 2010.
2. Modi, P.N, and Seth S.M, Hydraulic and Fluid Mechanics, Standard Book House, 2002.
3. Kumar.K.L, Engineering Fluid Mechanics, M/s S.Chand Co., Madras, 2003

K.S.R. COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING (Autonomous)


REGULATIONS 2012
SEMESTER IV
12CE3405

SURVEYING II

01 0

Objective(s): To make the students understand the basic knowledge in designing curves. To impart knowledge
on the application of various electronic instruments in surveying. To make them understand the probable error and
its correction factor in surveying.
Outcomes:
1. Practice the various systems of tachometry in theodolite surveying.
2. Students will posses knowledge about the instrument in measuring inaccessible objects.
3. Students knows about ground profiles by forming triangles.
4. Understand the Control surveying, working principles of instruments identification of stations and
corrections.
5. Enrich the students to be aware of the Independent constants to find the most probable values.

6. Knowing of different types of adjustments and classifications of errors and rectification in surveying .
7.
8.
9.

Measurement of distance using Total station, understand the working principles and functionality of total
station, correction, area calculation and its applications.
Gain knowledge in influential the relative position of water bodies.
Know the traditions to get hold of measurements by using Photogrammetry.

UNIT I
TACHEOMETRIC SURVEYING
6 Hrs
Tacheometric systems - Tangential, stadia and subtense methods - Stadia systems Horizontal and inclined sights
- Vertical and normal staffing - Fixed and movable hairs - Stadia constants - Anallactic lens - Subtense bar.
UNIT II
CONTROL SURVEYING
8 Hrs
Working from whole to part - Horizontal and vertical control methods - Triangulation - Signals - Base line Instruments and accessores - Corrections - Satellite station - Reduction to centre - Trignometric levelling - Single
and reciprocal observations - Modern trends Bench marking

UNIT - III
SURVEY ADJUSTMENTS
8 Hrs
Errors - Sources, precautions and corrections - Classification of errors - True and most probable values - weighted
observations - Method of equal shifts - Principle of least squares Normal equation - Correlates - Level nets Adjustment of simple triangulation networks.
UNIT IV
TOTAL STATION
11 Hrs
Electromagnetic distance measurement Total station & accessories - Basic functions Setting up Instrument for
measurement Vertical and horizontal tilt correction angle measurement distance measurement - Data
collection Area calculation , Setting out road Searching data setting atmospheric correction
UNIT V
HYDROGRAPHIC AND ADVANCE SURVEYING
12 Hrs
Hydrographic Surveying - Tides - MSL - Sounding methods - Location of soundings and methods - Three point
problem - Strength of fix - Sextants and station pointer - River surveys - Measurement of current and discharge Photogrammetry - Introduction Basic concepts of Terrestial and aerial Photographs - Stereoscopy Definition of
Parallax.
Total hours: 45 Hrs
Text books :
4.
5.

Punmia B. C., Surveying, Vol. I & II, Laxmi Publications, New Delhi, 16 th & 15th Edition 2005
Subramanian R, Surveying and Levelling, Oxford university Press, 2012

References :
3.
4.

Duggal, S.K, Surveying (Vol II), 3rd Edition, Publisher: Tata McGraw-Hill Education, 2009
Yorke Eliot, E. Yorke Eliot. M. E. Tacheometer Surveying, Merchant Books, 2008

K.S.R. COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING (Autonomous)


REGULATIONS 2012
SEMESTER IV
12CE3406

HIGHWAY ENGINEERING

3 01 0 3
Objective(s): The objective of the course is to educate the students on the various components of Highway
Engineering. This course enables the students to develop skill on evaluation of the pavements and to decide
appropriate types of maintenance.

Outcomes:
1. Infer the importance of highways and their roles in National Development
2. Develop the knowledge about highway research institutes and various rural
and urban roads.
3. Identify the purpose of providing curves and sight distance for vehicular
movement
4. Explain the highway geometrics and their standards for designing of highway.
5. Develop the knowledge about evaluating the flexible and rigid pavement.
6. Discuss the roles and the factors affecting the design of pavements.
7. Discuss the requirements of materials and their testing procedure for
pavement design.
8. Acute knowledge on construction practices for various roads.
9. Extend the knowledge through video and audio classes about defects,
Symptoms, Causes and Treatments in pavements.
10. Gain knowledge on overlay design by Benkelman Beam Method.
UNIT I
HIGHWAY PLANNING AND ALIGNMENT
09 Hrs
History of Road Construction, Highway Development in India - Jayakar Committee Recommendations and
Realisations, Twenty-year Road Development Plans, Concepts of Ongoing Highway Development Programmes at
National Level, Institutions for Highway Development at National level - Indian Roads Congress, Highway
Research Board, National Highway Authority of India, Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MORTH) and
Central Road Research Institute. Requirements of Ideal Alignment, Factors Controlling Highway Alignment
Engineering Surveys for Alignment - Conventional Methods and Modern Methods (Remote Sensing, GIS and GPS
techniques) Classification and Cross Section of Urban and Rural Roads (IRC), - Principles of Highway Financing
UNIT II
GEOMETRIC DESIGN OF HIGHWAYS
09 Hrs
Cross sections of different Class of Roads - Highway Cross Sectional Elements Right of Way, Carriage Way,
Camber, Kerbs, Shoulders and Footpaths [IRC Standards], Design of Horizontal Alignment Horizontal Curves
Super elevation, Widening of Pavements on Horizontal Curves and Transition Curves Design of Vertical Alignments
Rolling, Limiting, Exceptional and Minimum Gradients, Summit and Valley Curves-Sight Distances Factors
affecting Sight Distances, PIEV theory, Stopping Sight Distance (SSD), Overtaking Sight Distance (OSD), Sight
Distance at Intersections, Intermediate Sight Distance and Illumination Sight Distance [Derivations and Problems in
SSD and OSD] -Geometric Design of Hill Roads [IRC Standards Only].
UNIT - III
FLEXIBLE AND RIGID PAVEMENTS
09 Hrs

Rigid and Flexible Pavements- Components and their Functions -Design Principles of Flexible and Rigid
Pavements, Factors affecting the Design of Pavements - ESWL, Climate, Sub-grade Soil and Traffic - Design
Practice for Flexible Pavements [IRC Method and Recommendations- Problems] - Design Practice for Rigid
Pavements IRC Recommendations - concepts only.
UNIT IV
HIGHWAY MATERIALS AND CONSTRUCTION PRACTICE
09 Hrs
Desirable Properties and Testing of Highway Materials: Soil California Bearing Ratio Test, Field Density Test Aggregate - Crushing, Abrasion, Impact Tests, Water absorption, Flakiness and Elongation indices and Stone
polishing value test - Bitumen - Penetration, Ductility, Viscosity, Binder content and Softening point Tests. Construction Practice - Water Bound Macadam Road, Bituminous Road and Cement Concrete Road [as per IRC
and MORTH specifications] - Highway Drainage [IRC Recommendations]
UNIT V
HIGHWAY MAINTENANCE
09 Hrs
Types of defects in Flexible pavements Surface defects, Cracks, Deformation, Disintegration Symptoms,
Causes and Treatments. - Types of Pavement, Failures in Rigid Pavements Scaling, Shrinkage, Warping,
Structural Cracks Spalling of Joints and Mud Pumping and Special Repairs. - Pavement Evaluation Pavement
Surface Conditions and Structural Evaluation, Evaluation of pavement Failure and strengthening - Overlay design
by Benkelman Beam Method [Procedure only]
Total hours: 45 Hrs
Text books :
1. Khanna K and Justo C. E.G, Highway Engineering, Khanna Publishers, Roorkee, 2007.
2. Kadiyali L .R, Principles and Practice of Highway Engineering, Khanna Technical Publications, Delhi,
2000.
3. Papacostas, C.S. Prevedouros, P.D. Transportation Engineering & Planning, Prentice Hall of India Pvt ltd,
2009.
References :
1. IRC Standards (IRC 37 - 2001 & IRC 58 -1998)
2. Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) Publications on Highway Materials
3. Specifications for Road and Bridges, MORTH (India)

K.S.R. COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING (Autonomous)


REGULATIONS 2012
SEMESTER IV
12CE3410

FLUID MECHANICS LABORATORY

01 30 22

Objective(s): Student should be able to verify the principles studied in theory by conducting the experiments.
Outcomes:
1. Determine the co-efficient of discharge for orifice
2. Determine the co-efficient of discharge for notches
3. Determine the co-efficient of discharge of venturimeter
4. Learn about the impact of jet on flat plate
5. Understand about the friction losses in pipes
6. Determination of the minor losses in pipes
7. Understand about the performance and characteristics of Pelton turbine
8. Draw and plot the performance characteristics for Francis turbine
LIST OF EXPERIMENTS
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Determination of Co-efficient of discharge for orifice


Determination of Co-efficient of Discharge for Notches
Determination of Co-efficient of discharge for Venturimeter
Determination of Co-Efficient of Discharge for Orifice Meter
Study of Impact of Jet on Flat Plate (Normal / Inclined)
Study of Friction Losses in Pipes
Study of Minor Losses in Pipes
Study on Performance Characteristics of Centrifugal Pumps (Constant Speed / Variable Speed)
Study on Performance Characteristics of Reciprocating Pump
Study on Performance Characteristics of Pelton Turbine
Study on Performance Characteristics of Francis Turbine
Study on Performance Characteristics of Kaplan Turbine
Total hours: 45 Hrs

K.S.R. COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING (Autonomous)


REGULATIONS 2012
SEMESTER IV
12CE3411

SURVEY PRACTICAL II

01 30 22

Objective(s): The students are trained to train the students to acquire skill in making precise measurements and
obtaining accurate results
Outcomes:
1. Gain knowledge about various parts of the theodolite

2. To learn the concept of determining the horizontal angles by using repetition method.
3. To learn the concept of determining the horizontal angles by using reiteration method.
4. Gain knowledge about to calculate the vertical distance of inaccessible points.
5. Know about to measure the vertical angle between two points.
6. Gain knowledge about to conduct a closed theodolite traverse by the method of included angles.
7. Learn about to determine the elevation of an inaccessible object.
8. Gain knowledge about to determine the elevation of an inaccessible object.
9. Learn the concept of determining the setting out for foundation for a building.
10. Understand the concept to determine the gradient of the line joining the instrument station and left of target
of a subtense bar.
LIST OF EXPERIMENTS
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Study of Theodolite and its Accessories


Measurement of Horizontal and Vertical Angle
Theodolite Traversing
Tachometric Constants
Heights and Distances using Stadia Tachometric Principles
Heights and Distances using Tangential Tachometric Principles
Sub Tense Bar Method
Heights and Distances using Triangulation Single and Double plane Method
Setting out Simple Curve & Transition Curve
Field Work using Total Station
Total hours: 45 Hrs
K.S.R. COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING (Autonomous)
REGULATIONS 2012
SEMESTER IV
12CE3412

SOIL MECHANICS LABORATORY

01 30 22

Objective(s): The Soils Laboratory was established to train students to carry out experiments on soil
samples to classify the soils in terms of their engineering properties and their suitability for construction and
civil engineering purposes.

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4. Understand the concept to determine the specific gravity of soil using pyconometer.
5. Determine the field density by core cutter method
6. To learn about grain size distribution by hydrometer analysis
7. Learn to find out the field density by sand replacement method
8. Understand and learn about atterberg limits
9. Gain knowledge about permeability tests
10. Determine the shear strength of soil by direct shear test
LIST OF EXPERIMENTS
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Grain Size Distribution Sieve analysis


Grain size distribution Hydrometer Analysis
Specific Gravity of Soil
Relative density of Sands
Field Density by Core Cutter Method and Sand Replacement Method
Atterberg Limits Test
Coefficient of Permeability - Variable Head Method
Coefficient of Permeability Constant Head Method
Unconfined Compression Test
Direct Shear Test.
Standard Proctor Compaction Test
Tri-axial compression tests in Cohesion less Soil
One Dimensional Consolidation Test
Total hours: 45 Hrs

K.S.R. COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING (Autonomous)


SEMESTER V

12CE3501

IRRIGATION ENGINEERING
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Objective(s): At the end of the semester, the student shall understand the need and method of
irrigation. The student shall conceive an idea about the hydraulic design of different structures
and the concepts of maintenance. Finally, the student shall be in a position to visualize and plan any
type of irrigation project.
Outcomes:
UNIT - I

GENERAL
09 Hrs Irrigation requirements of irrigation Advantages and disadvantages of
irrigation Crop and crop seasons consumptive use of water Duty Factors affecting duty
Irrigation efficiencies - Investigation and Preparation of Irrigation Projects
UNIT - II

IRRIGATION
METHODS
09 Hrs Surface irrigation Flooding methods Canal irrigation Lift irrigation Tank
irrigation Sprinkler irrigation Drip irrigation.

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dams Spillways Factors affecting location and type of dams Forces acting on a dam.
UNIT - IV

CANAL
IRRIGATION
ENGINEERING
09 Hrs Classification of canals Canal alignment Distribution network-Canal
losses Sedimentation losses Silt theory Design of canals based on silt theories and use of chartBalancing depth of cutting Design procedure for fixing longitudinal section- Canal lining- types,
Construction and Maintenance.
UNIT - V
Hrs

IRRIGATION WATER MANAGEMENT

09

Need for optimization Minimizing irrigation losses On farm development works Participatory
irrigation management Water users associations Performance evaluation - Changing
paradigms in water management.
Total
hours: 45
Text books :
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thosh Kumar Garg Irrigation Engineering and Hydraulic Structures, Khanna Publishers, New
Delhi, 2011.
Punmia.B.C, Pande Brij Basi Lal, Arun Kumar Jain, Ashok Kumar Jain Irrigation And Water
Power Engineering 16 Edition, Laxmi Publications, 2009.
References :
1
Sharma, R. K. Sharma, T. K. Irrigation Engineering, S.Chand & Co. 2007
Dilip Kumar Majumdar, Irrigation Water Management (Principles & Practices), Prentice Hall of India
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(P), Ltd, 2000
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Cuenca, Richard H, Irrigation Systems: Design, Planning and Construction, Cabi Publishing, 2011.
Sahasrabudhe, S.R. Irrigation Engineering and Hydraulic Structures 3rd Edition, S.K Kataria & Sons,
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2011.

K.S.R. COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING (Autonomous)


SEMESTER V
12CE3502

RAILWAYS, AIRPORT AND HARBOUR ENGINEERING

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Objective(s): At the end of the course the student shall be able to understand the planning, design,
construction and maintenance of Railways, Airports and Harbor Engineering. Students shall acquire sufficient
knowledge on modern methods such as GIS, GPS and remote sensing in Railway Engineering.
UNIT - I
RAILWAY PLANNING AND DESIGN
13 Hrs
Role of Indian Railways in National Development - Permanent Way - Components and Functions - Rails
Types - Rail Fastenings, Concept of Gauges, Coning of Wheels, Creeps and kinks Sleepers Functions,
Materials, Density, Ballasts Functions ,Materials, Ballastless Tracks ,Geometric Design of Railway Tracks
Gradients and Grade Compensation, Super-Elevation, Widening of Gauges in Curves, Transition Curves,
Horizontal and Vertical Curves .
UNIT - II
RAILWAY TRACK CONSTRUCTION, MAINTENANCE AND OPERATION
12 Hrs
Points and Crossings - Design of Turnouts, Working Principle Signaling, Interlocking and Track Circuiting
-Construction & Maintenance Conventional, Modern methods and Materials, Track Drainage Track Modernization Automated maintenance and upgrading, Technologies, Re-laying of Track, Lay outs of
Railway Stations and Yards, Rolling Stock, Tractive Power, Track Resistance, Level Crossings
UNIT - III
AIRPORT PLANNING AND DESIGN
11 Hrs
Role of Air Transport, Components of Airports - Airport Planning Air traffic potential, Site Selection, Runway
- Orientation, Cross wind Component, Wind rose Diagram, Geometric Design and Corrections for Gradients
(Problems), Taxiway Design Geometric Design Elements, Minimum Separation Distances, Design Speed,
Airport Drainage - Airport Zoning -types, obstruction Clearance over Highways and Railways.
UNIT - IV
AIRPORT LAYOUTS, VISUAL AIDS, AND AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL
11 Hrs
Airport Layouts Apron, Terminal Building, Hangars, Motor Vehicle Parking Area and
Circulation Pattern - Airport Buildings Primary functions, Planning Concept, Principles of Passenger Flow,
Passenger Facilities Visual Aids Runway and Taxiway Markings, Wind Direction Indicators, Runway and
Taxiway Lightings- Air Traffic Control Basic Actions, Air Traffic Control Network - Helipads, Service
Equipments.
UNIT - V
HARBOUR ENGINEERING
13 Hrs
Definition of Terms - Harbours, Ports, Docks, Tides and Waves, Littoral Drift, Sounding, Satellite Ports
-Requirements and Classification of Harbours - Site Selection and Investigation Speed of water,
Dredging, Range of Tides, Waves and Tidal Currents, Littoral Transport with Erosion and Deposition,
- Shore Considerations- Proximity to Towns/Cities, Utilities, Construction Materials, Dry and Wet Docks,
Planning and Layouts Entrance, Position of Light Houses, Navigating Terminal Facilities Port Buildings,
Warehouse, Transit Sheds, Inter-modal Transfer Facilities, Mooring Accessories, Navigational AidsIntroduction to Coastal Structures - Piers, Breakwaters, Wharves, Jetties, Quays, Spring Fenders , Coastal
Shipping, Inland Water Transport and Container Transportation.
Total hours: 60
Outcomes:
1. Know about the roll of Indian railways in national development
2. Understand the conventional and modern methods used for railway alignment.
3. Understand the functions of each component, type of rail, coning of wheels, rail fastenings concept of
gauges, sleepers and ballast.
4. Ability to calculate the gradient, grade compensation, speeds of train and safe speed of train.
5. Ability to design the super elevation, cant deficiency and negative super elevation.
6. Ability to design a horizontal, vertical curves and widening of gauges in railway track.
7. Be able to understand the various types of points and crossings. Ability to design the turnouts.
8. Be able to understand the working principles of signaling and interlocking
9. Understand the automated maintenance and upgrading and relaying of track

10.
11.
12.

Understand the advantages and limitations of air transport.


Give the information about the components of airports and airport planning.
Ability to design the design of runway, design and corrections for gradients, taxi way design and
Airport design.
13.
Gain basic information about airport layouts, Apron, Terminal Buildings and vehicle parking Area.
14.
Understand the runway Marking, taxi way marking and wind Directions.
15.
Understand the air traffic network Helipads, hangers and service equipments.
Text books :
Saxena S. C and Arora. S.P, A Text Book of Railway Engineering, Dhanpat Rai and Sons, Delhi,
1
2011.
Khanna S K, Arora M G and Jain S S, Airport Planning and Design, Nemchand and Brothers,
2.
Roorkee, 1999.
S P Bindra, A Course in Docks and Harbour Engineering, Dhanpat Rai and Sons, New Delhi, 1993.
3
References :
Purushothama Raj P, Railways, Airport and Harbour Engineering, Sri Krishna Publishing Company
1
Pvt.Ltd ,Chennai,2011
Saxena S. C Airport Engineering: Planning and Design 1 Edition, CBS Publisher (2012).
2.
3.

Chandra. Railway Engineering 2nd Edition, Oxford University Press (2013)

K.S.R. COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING (Autonomous)


SEMESTER V
12CE3503

STRUCTURAL ANALYSIS - I

T P C

1 0 4

Objective(s):
The members of a structure are subjected to internal forces like axial forces, shearing forces,
bending and torsi onal moments while transferring the loads acting on it. Structural analysis deals with
analyzing these internal forces in the members of the structures. At the end of this course students will be
conversant with classical method of analysis.
UNIT - I
DEFLECTION OF DETERMINATE STRUCTURES
12Hrs
Principles of virtual work for deflections Deflections of pin-jointed plane frames and rigid plane frames
Williot diagram - Mohrs correction.
UNIT - II
SLOPE DEFLECTION METHOD
12 Hrs
Continuous beams and rigid frames (with and without sway) Symmetry and antisymmetry Simplification for
hinged end Support displacements
UNIT - III
MOMENT DISTRIBUTION METHOD
12
Hrs Distribution and carryover of moments Stiffness and carry over factors Analysis of continuous
beams
Plane rigid frames (with and without sway) Naylors simplification.
UNIT - IV

MOVING
LOADS
AND
INFLUENCE
LINES
(DETERMINATE
&
INDETERMINATE STRUCTURES WITH REDUNDANCYRESTRICTED TO ONE)

12 Hrs

Influence lines for reactions in statically determinate structures influence lines for member forces in pinjointed frames Influence lines for shear force and bending moment in beam sections Calculation of critical
stress resultants due to concentrated and distributed moving loads. Muller Breslaus principle Influence lines
for continuous beams and single storey rigid frames
UNIT - V

ARCHES

12 Hrs

Arches as structural forms Examples of arch structures Types of arches Analysis of three hinged and two
hinged - parabolic and circular arches - Settlement and temperature effects Principles of fixed arches.
Lecture:45

Tutorial:15

Total hours: 60

Text books :
Vaidyanadhan, R and Perumal, P., Comprehensive Structural Analysis Vol. 1 & Vol. 2, Laxmi
Publications, New Delhi, 2007.
BhaviKatti, S.S., Structural Analysis Vol. 1 & Vol. 2, Vikas Publishing Pvt Ltd., New Delhi, 2011.
2
References :
L.S. Negi & R.S. Jangid., Structural Analysis, Tata McGraw-Hill Publications, New Delhi, Sixth Edition,
1
2003.
2
Devdas Menon.,Structural Analysis Ist Narosa Book Distributors Pvt Ltd (2009).
Hibbeler R. C.,Structural Analysis Pearson (2008).
3.
4.
C.S.Reddy,Basic Structural Analysis Tata McGraw-Hill Education, 1994.
1

K.S.R. COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING (Autonomous)


SEMESTER V
12CE3504

BASIC STRUCTURAL DESIGN


(Masonry, Timber and Steel)

Objective(s):
At the end of this course student acquires the capacity to know the classification of structures,
basic structural requirements of structures and code of practice in order to suggest suitable method of design
and also gains the knowledge to design various types of structures.
UNIT - I
DESIGN CONCEPTS AND REQUIREMENTS
12 Hrs
Classification of structures function, material and shape- different structural systems requirements of
structures basic structural requirements- stability, strength and stiffness. Design process codes of practice.
Working Stress Method Limit State Method of Design Probabilistic approach to design load and
resistance factor design design for strength, stiffness and stability considerations. Structural Loads: Dead
load live load wind load calculation of wind load for a structure.
UNIT - II
MASONRY
12 Hrs
Introduction-Classification of walls-Lateral supports and stability-effective height of wall and column-effective
length of walls-design loads-shape factor for masonry units-load dispersion, permissible stresses-design of
axially and eccentrically loaded brick walls as per BIS code.
UNIT - III
TIMBER
12 Hrs
Requirements of Structural Timber - Permissible Stresses in different grades of timber - analysis and design of
Timber beams including Fletched Timber beam - Analysis and Design of Timber Columns - design of Timber
Roof truss including reversal of stresses.
UNIT - IV

BOLTED CONNECTION

12 Hrs

Types-Advantages - Types of joints-strengths of bolts-efficiency of joints- design of bolted joint subjected to


axial load design - eccentric connection-subjected to shear and tension-HSFG bolts.
UNIT - V
WELDED CONNECTION
12
Hrs Types advantages- defects butt weld fillet weld stresses in welds design of fillet weld for axial
load design of butt weld plug and slot weld eccentrically loaded fillet weld joints eccentrically
loaded butt
welded joints.
Lecture:45 Tutorial:15 Total hours: 60
Text books :
1.
Bhavikatti,S.S Design of Steel Structures, I.K International Publishing House Pvt. Ltd, New Delhi. 2012.
2.
Harbhajan Singh., Design of Masonry and Timber Structures, Abhishek Publications, 1st ed 2007.
References :
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.

Subramanian,N. Design of Steel Structures. Oxford University Press, NewDelhi,2008


rd
Gaylord, E.H., Gaylord, N.C., and Stallmeyer, J.E., Design of Steel Structures, 3 Edition, McGrawHill Publications, 2010.
Richard Klingner., Masonry Structural Design, Tata McGraw-Hill Publications, 2010.
Abdey Kermani., Structural Timber Design, Blackwell Science, 1999.
Indian standard General construction in steel code of practice IS 800: 2007
Indian standard Code of practice for structural use of unreinforced masonry IS1905:1987.
Indian standard Design of structural timber in building code of practice IS883:1994.
Indian standard code of practice for design loads (other than earthquake) for buildings and structures IS
875 (Part 1-5) 1987.

K.S.R. COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING (Autonomous)


SEMESTER V
12CE3505
3

ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING I

L
3

T
0

P
0

Objective(s): To educate the students with important water quality parameters estimation of water demand and
treatment of water. On completion of the course, the student is expected to know about the design principle
involved in the treatment of water from various sources.
UNIT - I
OBJECTIVES AND IMPORTANCE OF WATER
9 Hrs
Objectives of Public Water Supply schemes - Health, Acceptability, Adequacy, Convenience and Economy
Standards and Planning factors for public water supply system Population forecasts Variations in Demand
pattern Continuous Vs intermittent supplies - Water quality analysis and standards.
UNIT - II
SOURCES OF WATER
9 Hrs
Surface and Groundwater sources Elementary hydrology to compute impounded storage requirements
Mass curve analysis Wells, infiltration galleries Deep tube wells Construction, development and sanitary
protection of wells, Hydraulics of groundwater flow estimating yields of wells Steady state conditions
-Intake structure.
UNIT - III
CONVEYANCE OF WATER
9 Hrs
Pipes and channels for transporting water hydraulics of pipe flow Use of charts and Nomograms for flow
computations - Materials for pipes and conduits - Selection of Materials and class for pipes,- Laying, jointing
and testing of G.I, C.I, R.C.C - pumps and pumping stations - Selection of pumps - Series and parallel
operation .
UNIT - IV
TREATMENT OF WATER
9 Hrs
Characteristics of surface and ground water sources Unit process of water treatment Principles, functions
and design of flash mixers, flocculators, sedimentation tanks and sand filters Principles of disinfection, water
softening ,aeration, iron and manganese removal , fluoride removal.
UNIT - V
STORAGE AND DISTRIBUTION OF WATER
9 Hrs
Types, functions and requirement Field and office studies Pressure surveys, method of sections Analysis
of distribution networks using Hardy Cross method Equivalent pipes Elementary methods of pipe sizing
operation and maintenance Leak detection, corrosion control , lining of pipes, equalizing and service storage
Elevated and ground level reservoir Locations Determination of storage capacity.
Total hours: 45
Text books :
1.
Garg, S.K., Water Supply Engineering, vol.1, Khanna Publishers New Delhi, 1st Edition 2010.
Punmia,B.C., Ashok kumar Jain., and Arun kumar Jain., Environmental Engineering (Water
2.
Supply Engineering) Second Edition 2005, Laximi publications, New Delhi.
References :
Nazih K. Shammas., Lawrence K., Wang Water Supply and Wastewater Removal: Fair, Geyer,
1.
and Okun's Water and Wastewater Engineering, John Wiley & Sons (2010)
2.
Paul Guyer.J., .An Introduction to Water Supply Systems,Createspace (2013).
3.
Babbit., H.E and Donald J.J., Water Supply Engineering, McGraw-Hill, New Delhi, 2007.
William Paul Gerhard., The Water Supply, Sewerage and Plumbing of Modern City
4.
rarebooksclub.com, 2012.
5
Modi, P.N., Water Supply Engineering, Vol. I Standard Book House, New Delhi, 2005.

K.S.R. COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING (Autonomous)


SEMESTER V
FOUNDATION ENGINEERING

12CE3506

L
3

T
0

P
0

C
3

Objective(s):
At the end of this course student acquires the capacity to assess the soil condition at a given
location in order to suggest suitable foundation and also gains the knowledge to design various types of
foundations.
UNIT - I
SOIL EXPLORATION AND CHOICE OF FOUNDATION
9 Hrs
Scope and objectives Methods of exploration-auguring and boring Water boring and rotatory drilling
Depth of boring Spacing of bore hole - Sampling disturbed and undisturbed sampling sampling
techniques Split spoon sampler, Thin tube sampler, Stationary piston sampler Geophysical methods - Bore
log report Penetration tests (SPT and SCPT) - Choice of foundation based on soil condition.
UNIT - II
SHALLOW FOUNDATION
9 Hrs
Definition-Types Location and depth of foundation bearing capacity of shallow foundation Terzaghis
formula and BIS formula factors affecting bearing capacity problems - Bearing Capacity from insitu tests
(SPT, SCPT and plate load) Allowable bearing pressure, Settlement Components of settlement
Determination of settlement of foundations on granular and clay deposits Allowable settlements Methods of
minimizing settlement, differential settlement.
UNIT - III
FOOTINGS AND RAFTS
9 Hrs
Contact pressure distribution below footings and raft - Isolated and combined footings Types and
proportioning of combined footing - Raft foundation Types, applications - Floating foundation.
UNIT - IV
PILE FOUNDATION
9 Hrs
Types of piles and their function Factors influencing the selection of pile load carrying capacity of single pile
in granular and cohesive soil - Static formula - dynamic formulae (Engineering news and Hileys) Capacity
from insitu tests (SPT and SCPT) Negative skin friction uplift capacity Group capacity by different
methods (Felds rule, Converse Labarra formula) Settlement of pile groups Interpretation of pile load test
Foundation in expansive soil under reamed piles Capacity under compression and uplift.
UNIT - V

EARTH PRESSURE AND RETAINING WALLS

9 Hrs

Plastic equilibrium in soils - Active and passive earth pressure Rankines theory cohesionless and cohesive
soil - Coloumbs wedge theory - Earth pressure on retaining walls of simple configurations Graphical methods
(Rebhanns and Culmans) Stability of retaining walls.
Total hours: 45 hours
Outcomes:
1. Learn about sampling techniques used for site investigation

2. Understand the factors considered in the Selection of foundation based on soil condition.
3. Gain knowledge on location and the depth of foundation in codal provision.
4. Gain knowledge on the bearing capacity of Shallow foundation on homogeneous deposits by using
Terzaghis formula and BIS.

5. Gain knowledge on SPT, SCPT and plate load for determining insitu bearing capacity.
6. Obtain knowledge about settlement of foundation on granular and clay deposits and minimizing methods of
settlement

7. Gain knowledge about the types of foundation


8. Understand the contact pressure distribution before footing and raft
9. Understand the application of floating foundation and its importance.
10. Learn knowledge about foundations on expansive soil and Identification of expansive soil.

11. Understand the types of piles their function and factors influencing the selection of piles
12. Understand the method to find the load carrying capacity of single pile in granular and cohesive soil
13. Understand the group capacity of pile by different method and settlement of pile group
Text books :
Murthy, V.N.S., Soil Mechanics and Foundation Engineering, CBS Publishers Distribution Ltd, New
1
Delhi, 2009.
Punmia, B.C., Soil Mechanics and Foundations, Laxmi publications pvt. Ltd., New Delhi, 2005.
2.
References :
Gopal Ranjan and Rao, A.S.R.,Basic and Applied Soil Mechanics, New Age International, New Delhi
1
(India), 2000.
2
Das, B.M., Principles of Foundation Engineering Seventh Edition, Cengage Learning 2013.
3.
Bowles J.E., Foundation analysis and design, McGraw-Hill, 2001.
4.
Alam Singh., Basic Soil Mechanics & Foundations 1 Edition CBS Publisher (2012)

K.S.R. COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING (Autonomous)


SEMESTER - V
12CE3510

ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING LABORATORY

Objective(s):
This subject includes the list of experiments to be conducted for characterization of water and
municipal sewage. At the end of the course, the student is expected to be aware of the procedure for
quantifying quality parameters for water and sewage.
LIST OF EXPERIMENTS

Sl.No
1.

Sampling and preservation methods and significance of characterization of water and


wastewater.

2.

Determination of

3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
11.
12.
13.
14.

i) PH and turbidity
ii) Hardness
Determination of iron & fluoride
Determination of residual chlorine
Determination of Chlorides
Determination of Ammonia Nitrogen
Determination of Sulphates
Determination of Optimum Coagulant Dosage
Determination of available Chlorine in Bleaching powder
Determination of dissolved oxygen
Determination of suspended, dissolved and total solids
B.O.D. test
C.O.D. test
Introduction to Bacteriological Analysis (Demonstration only)
Total hours: 45

Outcomes:
1. Estimate the physical impurities present in the water/waste water
2. Compute the chemical parameters present in the water/waste water
3. Experiment the given sample for calculating the amount of available chlorine in bleaching powder
4. Calculate the optimum coagulant dosage for the removal of solids
5. Describe the bacteriological analysis of wate

r
K.S.R. COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING (Autonomous)
SEMESTER V
12CE3511
Objective(s:

HIGHWAY LABORATORY

To learn the method and practices of testing Highway materials

Tests on Aggregates :
1.

Sieve analysis of fine and coarse aggregate

2.

Specific gravity & Water Absorption Test on fine and coarse aggregate

3.

Crushing strength of Aggregate.

4.

Impact test on Aggregate.

5.

Los Angles Abrasion test on Aggregate

6.

Flakiness index, Elongation index of coarse aggregate

Tests on Bitumen :
7.

Penetration test on bitumen

8.

Softening point test

9.

Viscosity test

10.

Ductility test

11.

Determination of binder content on bituminous mixes

12.

Determination of Marshall stability value on bituminous mixes

13.

Tests on Bituminous emulsion and cutback bitumen.


Total hours: 45

Outcomes:
1. Learn the aggregate grading zone by sieve analysis test for fine and coarse aggregate
2. Evaluate the specific gravity, water absorption of fine aggregate and coarse aggregate
3. Examine the crushing strength of aggregate
4. Evaluate the toughness of stones by impact test
5. Estimate the abrasion value of road aggregates
6. Learn the method to find the shape and size of aggregates by flakiness and elongation index value
7. To know about the method to find the grade of bitumen based on the penetration value
8. Express the softening point of bituminous material
9. Evaluate the viscosity of bituminous binder
10. Understand the method to find the limit of elasticity of bitumen
11. Examine the binder content of bituminous mixes
12. Estimate the Marshall stability value of the bituminous mixes

K.S.R. COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING (Autonomous)


SEMESTER V
COMMUNICATION SKILLS LABORATORY
C

12HS2512

(Common to CE and ME)

Objectives(s):
To equip students of engineering and technology with effective speaking and listening skills in English.
To help them develop their soft skills and interpersonal skills, which will make the transition from
college to workplace smoother and help them excel in their job.
To enhance the performance of students at Placement Interviews, Group Discussions and other
recruitment exercises.
LIST OF EXPERIMENTS
A. English Language Lab
UNIT - I

Reading Comprehension

09

Hrs

09

Hrs

Filling in the blanks - Cloze exercises Vocabulary building - Reading and answering questions.
UNIT - II

Speaking

Phonetics: Intonation Ear training - Correct Pronunciation Sound recognition exercises Common Errors in
English. Conversations: Face to Face Conversation Telephone conversation Role play activities (Students
take on roles and engage in conversation
B. Viewing and discussing audio-visual materials
UNIT - III

Resume / E-Mail Writing

09

Hrs

09

Hrs

Structuring the resume / report - Letter writing / Email Communication - Samples


UNIT - IV

Group Discussion

Why is GD part of selection process ? - Structure of GD Moderator led and other GDs -Strategies in GD
Team work - Body Language - Mock GD -Video samples
UNIT - V

09

Interview Skills

Hrs

Kinds of interviews Required Key Skills Corporate culture Mock interviews-Video samples.
Total hours: 45
References :
1.
John Seely, The Oxford Guide to Writing and Speaking, Oxford University Press, New Delhi, 2004.
2.
Evans, D, Decisionmaker, Cambridge University Press, 1997.
3.
Thorpe, E, and Thorpe, S, Objective English, Pearson Education, Second Edition, New Delhi, 2007.
Turton, N.D and Heaton, J.B, Dictionary of Common Errors, Addision Wesley Longman Ltd., Indian
4.
reprint 1998.

K.S.R. COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING (Autonomous)


SEMESTER V

12HR1513

CAREER DEVELOPMENT SKILLS V


(Common to All Branches)

Objective(s): 1. To inculcate the skills to build resumes, prepare for and take part in group discussions and
interviews.
2. To enhance arithmetical & logical ability.
UNIT - I
05 Hrs
RESUME WRITING
Introduction to Resume Writing - Purpose Types of Resumes Resume Writing Strategies & Techniques
Tips & Techniques for Resume Formatting & Designing The Power of Words, Structure & Positioning
Covering Letter Writing Strategies & Techniques
(Activity: Preparation of Resume and Covering letter)
UNIT - II
GROUP DISCUSSION
06 Hrs
Concept Methodology Components Role Players How to Generate Ideas Evaluation Techniques
Dos and Donts of GD. (Activity: GD).
UNIT - III
INTERVIEW SKILLS
04 Hrs
Types of Interviews Interpersonal Skills Preparing for an Interview Dress code for Interview Overcoming
Nervousness/Shyness Body Language Interview Tips FAQs. (Activity: Mock Interview).
UNIT - IV
QUANTITATIVE APTITUDE V
Averages and ages - Time Speed and Distance - Problems on trains - Boats and streams - Clocks and
calendars.

09 Hrs

UNIT - V

06 Hrs

NON-VERBAL REASONING V

Syllogisms Analogies - Cubes and Dice - Seating arrangement.

Total hours: 30
References :
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.

Jeff Butterfield, Soft Skills for Everyone Cengage Learning India pvt. Ltd., 2011, New Delhi
Hari Mohan Prasad & Rajinish Mohan, How to Prepare for Group Discussion and Interview Third
Edition, TMH, 2012.
th
Abhijit Guha, Quantitative Aptitude for Competitive Examinations, 4 edition, TMH, 2011.
rd
R.S.Agarwal, Quantitative Aptitude, 3 edition, TMH, 2011.
nd
R.V.Praveen, Quantitative Aptitude and Reasoning, 2 Edition, PHI, 2013.

K.S.R. COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING (Autonomous)


SEMESTER VI
12CE3601

CONCRETE TECHNOLOGY

Objective(s): At the end of course students will develop advanced engineering knowledge and capabilities
pertaining to the specification, production, properties, testing and application of concrete as a construction
material.
UNIT - I
CONSTITUENT MATERIALS
09Hrs
Cement-Different types-Chemical composition and Properties-Tests on cement - hydration of cement IS
Specifications- Aggregates-Classification-Mechanical properties and tests as per BIS Grading requirementsWater- Quality of water for use in concrete
UNIT - II
CHEMICAL AND MINERAL ADMIXTURES
09Hrs
Accelerators Retarders - Plasticizers- Super plasticizers - Water proofers - Mineral Admixtures - Fly Ash,
Silica Fume, Ground Granulated Blast Furnace Slag, Rice husk ash and Metakaoline - Their effects on
concrete properties
UNIT - III
PROPORTIONING OF CONCRETE MIX
09Hrs
Principles of Mix Proportioning - Properties of concrete related to Mix Design - Physical properties of materials
required for Mix Design - Design Mix and Nominal Mix - BIS and ACI Methods of Mix Design - Mix Design
Examples
UNIT - IV
FRESH AND HARDENED PROPERTIES OF CONCRETE
09 Hrs
Workability - Tests for workability of concrete - Slump Test, Flow table test, Vee Bee Test and Compaction
factor Test- Segregation and Bleeding - Determination of Compressive and Flexural strength as per BISProperties of Hardened concrete - Determination of Stress-strain curve for concrete - Determination of Youngs
Modulus-Durability of concrete.
UNIT - V

SPECIAL CONCRETES

09 Hrs

Light weight and Heavy weight concretes- High strength concrete - Fibre reinforced concrete - FerrocementReady mix concrete SIFCON - Shotcrete- Polymer concrete - High performance concrete Self compacting
concrete - no-fine concrete - properties and applications.
Total hours: 45
Outcome:
1. Define constituent materials of concrete, different types of cement, composition and properties, tests of
cement.
2. Study the properties of Aggregates and their applications in concrete.
3. Gain knowledge about chemical and admixtures of concrete and their effects on concrete properties
4. Study the Mineral admixtures inhibited in concrete and its uses.
5. Understanding of principles of mix proportioning, mix design types
6. Mix design is to be studied for different methods.
7. Determination of compressive and flexural strength of fresh concrete.
8. Hardened concrete, Youngs modulus and durability test are to be studied.
9. Knowing different types of concretes and their properties and its applications in construction field.

10. Studying the special types of concrete and their applications in practical.
Text books :
1
Santhakumar,A.R., Concrete Technology , Oxford University Press, New Delhi, 2007.
2.

Shetty, M.S., Concrete Technology, S.Chand and Company Ltd, New Delhi 2009.

References :

1
2.
3.
4.

Neville, A.M., Properties of Concrete, Prentice Hall, 2012.


Gambir, M.L., Concrete Technology, Tata McGraw Hill Publishing Co Ltd, New Delhi, 2013, Third
Edition.
IS: 10262-2009 Recommended Guidelines for Concrete Mix Design, Bureau of Indian Standards, New
Delhi.
Gupta, B.L., & Amit Gupta., Concrete Technology, Standard Publication, 2012.

K.S.R. COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING (Autonomous)


SEMESTER VI
12CE3602

STRUCTURAL ANALYIS - II

Objective(s): This course is in continuation of Structural Analysis Classical Methods. Here in advanced
method of analysis like Matrix method and Plastic Analysis are covered. Advanced topics such as FE method
and Space Structures are covered.
UNIT - I
FLEXIBILITY METHOD
12
Hrs Indeterminacy -Primary structure Compatibility conditions Analysis of indeterminate pin-jointed
plane
frames, continuous beams, rigid jointed plane frames (with redundancy restricted to two).
UNIT - II
STIFFNESS MATRIX METHOD
12 Hrs
Element and global stiffness matrices Analysis of continuous beams Co-ordinate transformations Rotation
matrix Transformations of stiffness matrices, load vectors and displacements vectors Analysis of pin-jointed
plane frames and rigid frames( with redundancy restricted to two)
UNIT - III
FINITE ELEMENT METHOD
12 Hrs
Introduction Discretization of a structure Displacement functions Truss element Beam element Plane
stress and plane strain - Triangular elements
UNIT - IV
PLASTIC ANALYSIS OF STRUCTURES
12 Hrs
Statically indeterminate axial problems Beams in pure bending Plastic moment of resistance Plastic
modulus Shape factor Load factor Plastic hinge and mechanism Plastic analysis of indeterminate
beams and frames Upper and lower bound theorems.
UNIT - V

SPACE AND CABLE STRUCTURES

12 Hrs

Analysis of Space trusses using method of tension coefficients Beams curved in plan - Suspension cables
suspension bridges with two and three hinged stiffening girders.
Lecture:45 Tutorial:15 Total hours: 60
Outcome:
1. Gain knowledge about equilibrium and compatibility and application of compatibility conditions to analyze
the structures
2. Recognize the static indeterminacy and analyze the continuous beam, pin jointed plane frame and rigid
jointed plane frames by flexibility method
3. Identify the kinematic indeterminacy of structure & the method of approach to analysis continuous beams
using stiffness method.
4. Analyze the truss and rigid frames by stiffness method

5. Understand the basics of finite element method.


6. Infer the basics of discretization element .
7. Understand the concepts of beam in pure bending , plastic moment of resistance and plastic modulus and
shape factor for the various section

8. Understand the plastic hinge mechanism in the analysis of indeterminate beams & frames and use the
upper & lower bound theorem.

9. Apply the method of approach to analysis space truss using method of tension coefficient
Text books :

1.
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axmi Publications, New Delhi, 2007.


2.

Bh

avaiKatti, S.S., Structural Analysis Vol. 1 & Vol. 2, Vikas Publishing Pvt Ltd., New Delhi, 2011.

References :
Punmia B.C., Ashok Kumar Jain, Arun kumar Jain., Theory of Structures (SMTS ) Vol II Laxmi
1
Publishing Pvt ltd, New Delhi, 2004.
2
Hibbeler R. C.,Structural Analysis Pearson (2008).
3
Pandit G.S. & Gupta S.P. Structural Analysis A Matrix Approach, Tata McGraw Hill 2010.
Jr. William Weaver & James M. Gere, Matrix Analysis of Framed Structures , CBS Publishers and
4
Distributors, Delhi, 2004.

K.S.R. COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING (Autonomous)


SEMESTER VI
12CE3603

DESIGN OF RC ELEMENTS

Objective(s):
This course covers the different types of philosophies related to design of RC elements with
emphasis on Limit State Method. The design of basic elements such as slab, beam, column and footing which
form part of any structural system with reference to Indian standard code of practice for reinforced concrete
structures and design aids are included. At the end of course the student shall be in a position to design the
basic elements of reinforced concrete structures.
UNIT - I
METHODS OF DESIGN OF CONCRETE STRUCTURES
12 Hrs
Concept of Elastic method, ultimate load method and limit state method Advantages of Limit State Method
over other methods Design codes and specification Limit State philosophy as detailed in IS code Design
of flexural members (beams and slabs) by working stress method.
UNIT - II
LIMIT STATE DESIGN OF SLABS AND BEAMS
12 Hrs
Analysis and design of one way and two way rectangular slab subjected to uniformly distributed load for various
boundary conditions and corner effects Analysis and design of singly and doubly reinforced rectangular and
flanged beams
UNIT - III
LIMIT STATE DESIGN FOR BOND, ANCHORAGE SHEAR & TORSION
12 Hrs
Behavior of RC members in bond and Anchorage - Design requirements as per current code - Behavior of RC
beams in shear and torsion - Design of RC members for combined bending shear and torsion.
UNIT - IV

LIMIT STATE DESIGN OF COLUMNS

12 Hrs

Types of columns Braced and unbraced columns Design of short column for axial, uniaxial and biaxial
bending Design of long columns.
UNIT - V

LIMIT STATE DESIGN OF FOOTING AND DETAILING

12 Hrs

Design of wall footing Design of axially and eccentrically loaded rectangular footing Design of combined
rectangular footing for two columns only Standard method of detailing RC beams, slabs and columns
Lecture:45

Tutorial:15

Total hours: 60

Outcomes:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.

Elaborate the Concept of Elastic method, ultimate load method and limit state method
Interpret codes and specification of working stress method and limit state method
Analyze, design of beam and slab by working stress method
Analyze, design of beam and slab by limit state method
Study the behavior of RC beams in bond , Anchorage.
Study the behavior of RC beams in,shear and torsion
Discuss the types of columns about Braced and unbraced columns
Design of short column and long columns
Design of wall footing,rectangular footing and combined rectangular footing
Describe the Standard method of detailing RC beams, slabs and columns

Text books :
1
2.

Varghese, P.C., Limit State Design of Reinforced Concrete, Prentice Hall of India, Pvt.Ltd, New Delhi,
2009.
Krishna Raju, N., Design of Reinforced Concrete Structures, CBS Publishers &Distributors, New Delhi,
2013.

References :
1

2.
3.
4.

Jain, A.K., Limit State Design of RC Structures, Nemchand Publications, Roorkee, 2003.
Sinha, S.N., Handbook Reinforced Concrete Design, Tata McGraw-Hill Publishing Company Ltd.,New
Delhi, 2004.
Unnikrishna Pillai, S., Devdas Menon, Reinforced Concrete Design, Tata McGraw-Hill Publishing
Company Ltd., New Delhi, 2011.
Dr. Punmia B. C. , Ashok Kumar Jain., Arun Kumar Jain, Limit State Design of Reinforced Concrete
Laxmi Publishers 2007.

K.S.R. COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING (Autonomous)


SEMESTER VI
12CE3604

DESIGN OF STEEL STRUCTURES

Objective(s):
To familiar with the design of structural steel members subjected to tensile, compressive and
bending loads as per current codal provisions (IS 800 - 2007) including connections. To understand the design
of structural systems such as roof trusses, gantry girders.
UNIT - I
TENSION MEMBERS
12 Hrs
Types of sections Net area Net effective sections for angles and Tee in tension Design of connections in
tension members Use of lug angles Design of tension splice Concept of shear lag
UNIT - II
COMPRESSION MEMBERS
12 Hrs
Types of compression members Theory of columns Basis of current codal provision for compression
member design Slenderness ratio Design of single section and compound section compression members
Design of lacing and battening type columns Design of column bases Gusseted base
UNIT - III
BEAMS
12 Hrs
Design of laterally supported and unsupported beams Built up beams Beams subjected to biaxial bending
Design of plate girders riveted and welded Intermediate and bearing stiffeners Web splices Design of
beam columns
UNIT - IV

ROOF TRUSSES AND INDUSTRIAL STRUCTURES

12 Hrs

Roof trusses Roof and side coverings Design loads, design of purlin and elements of truss; end bearing
Requirements of industrial structures - Design of gantry girder
UNIT - V
PLATE GIRDER AND LIGHT GAUGE STEEL SECTIONS
12 Hrs
Design of plate girders web and flange design curtailment of flange plates Design of stiffeners and
splices. Introduction Forms of light gauge sections concepts - Design of beams and columns
Lecture:45

Tutorial:15

Total hours: 60

Text books :
1
N.Subramanian., Design of Steel Structures, Oxford University Press .2008.
2.
S. S. Bhavikatti., Design of Steel Structures, I.K. International Publishing House Pvt. Limited, 2012.
References :
1
Duggal., Limit State Design of Steel Structures, McGraw-Hill Education (India) Pvt Limited, 2010.
Wie Wen Yu., Design of Cold Formed Steel Structures, Mc Graw Hill Book Company, New York,
2
1996.
Negi L.S., Design of Steel Structures, Tata McGraw Hill Publishing Pvt. Ltd, New Delhi, 2007.
3
rd
4
IS 800-2007 Indian Standard General Construction in Steel code of practice (3 Revision).

K.S.R. COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING (Autonomous)


SEMESTER VI
12CE3605

ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING II

Objective(s):
To educate the students on the principles and design of Sewage Collection, Conveyance,
treatment and disposal.
UNIT - I
PLANNING FOR SEWERAGE SYSTEMS
09 Hrs
Sources of wastewater generation Effects Estimation of sanitary sewage flow Estimation of storm runoff
Factors affecting Characteristics and composition of sewage and their significance Effluent standards
Legislation requirements.
UNIT - II
SEWER DESIGN
09 Hrs
Sewerage Hydraulics of flow in sewers Objectives Design period - Design of sanitary and storm sewers
Laying, joining & testing of sewers appurtenances Pumps selection of pumps and pipe Drainage -.
Plumbing System for Buildings One pipe and two pipe system.
UNIT - III
PRIMARY TREATMENT OF SEWAGE
09 Hrs
Objective Unit Operation and Processes Selection of treatment processes - Primary treatment
Principles, functions design and drawing of screen, grit chambers and primary sedimentation tanks Operation
and Maintenance aspects - Septic tank
UNIT - IV
SECONDARY TREATMENT OF SEWAGE
09 Hrs
Objective Selection of Treatment Methods Activated Sludge Process and Trickling filter, other treatment
methods Oxidation ditches, UASB Waste Stabilization Ponds Reclamation and Reuse of sewage
Recent Advances in Sewage Treatment Construction and Operation & Maintenance of Sewage Treatment
Plants.
UNIT - V
DISPOSAL OF SEWAGE AND SLUDGE
09 Hrs
Standards for Disposal - Methods dilution Self purification of surface water bodies Oxygen sag curve
Land disposal Sewage farming Soil dispersion system - Sludge characterization Thickening Sludge
digestion Biogas recovery Sludge Conditioning and Dewatering disposal Advances in Sludge Treatment
and disposal.
Total hours: 45
Outcomes:
1.Identify the quantity and quality of wastewater from various sources.
2.Planning for sewerage systems of urban and rural area
3.Identify the Characteristics and composition of sewage
4.design concepts and implementation of sewage and storm sewers.
5.selection of pumps and pipe Drainage for building
6.Formulate the sanitation systems and house drainage connections.
7.Express the design principles of primary treatment for sewage treatment system.
8.Express the design principles of secondary treatment for sewage treatment system
9.Point out the disposal methods of sewage and sludge
10.Outline the operation and maintenance aspects of water and wastewater treatment plants.
11.Justify the suitable advanced treatment techniques for water and wastewater treatment.

Text books :
Garg, S.K., Environmental Engineering Vol. II, Khanna Publishers, New Delhi, 2010- 26 Edition.
Punmia, B.C., Jain, A.K., and Jain.A., Environmental Engineering, Vol.II, Lakshmi Publications,
2.
Newsletter, 2005-15 Edition.
References :
1

1
2
3.

Mark J. Hammer, Mark J. Hammer Jr, Water and Waste Water Technology, Prentice hall of India
2008-7 Edition.
Manual on Sewerage and Sewage Treatment, CPHEEO, Ministry of Urban Development, Government
of India, New Delhi, 1999.
Franklin Burton, George Tchobanoglous ,H. David Stensel ,Wastewater Engineering Treatment and
Reuse, Tata Mc.Graw-Hill Company, New Delhi, 2011-4 Edition..

K.S.R. COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING (Autonomous)


SEMESTER VI
12CE3610

CONCRETE LABORATORY

Objective(s): To learn the principles and procedures of testing Concrete materials.


I.

II.

III.

IV.

Methods of Mix Design


1.

IS Method

2.

ACI Method

Tests on Fresh concrete


1.

Slump value

2.

Flow table

3.

Compaction factor

4.

Vee-Bee

Tests on Hardened concrete


5.

Compressive strength

6.

Split tensile strength

7.

Flexural strength

8.

Modulus of Elasticity

9.

Volume change

Non Destructive tests


10.

Rebound hammer

11.

Ultra sonic pulse velocity

Total hours: 45
Outcome:
1. Understand the Concrete mix design procedure as per ACI and IS method
2. Know about the method of testing of workability of concrete by Slump test, Compaction factor test, flow table
test and Vee-Bee test
3. Learn about the method of testing of concrete by for compressive strength, Split tensile and Flexural strength
tests
4. Learn the behavior of materials to the applied load and the stress strain relationship
5. Learn about the method of testing of shrinkage of concrete by volume change test
6. Know about the method of testing of concrete by Non destructive test Rebound hammer & Ultra sonic pulse
velocity test

K.S.R. COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING (Autonomous)


SEMESTER - VI
12CE3611
Objective(s):

IRRIGATION AND ENVIRONMENTAL DRAWING

L
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P
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C
2

At the end of the semester student get knowledge about irrigation & environmental engineering
drawings and design manually.
LIST OF EXERCISES

1.

Design and Detailed Drawings of Tank surplus weir

2.

Design and Detailed Drawings of Tank sluice with tower head

3.

Design and Detailed Drawings of Canal drop (Notch Type)

4.

Design and Detailed Drawings of Canal regulator

5.

Design and Detailed Drawings of Syphon aqueduct

6.

General layout of water and waste treatment plants

7.

Design and Detailed Drawings of Plain Sedimentation tank

8.

Design and Detailed Drawings of Clari flocculator.

9.

Design and Detailed Drawings of Rapid sand filter

10.

Design and Detailed Drawings of Trickling filter

11.

Design and Detailed Drawings of Septic tank


Total hours: 60

Text Books :
Sathyanarayana Murthy., Irrigation Design and Drawing Published by Mrs L.Banumathi, Tuni east Godavari
District. A.P. 1998.
Modi, P.N., Environmental Engineering I & II, Standard Book House, Delhi 6
2
References :
1

1
2
3

Sharma R.K., Irrigation Engineering and Hydraulic Structures, Oxford and IBH Publishing co., New Delhi 2002.
Manual on Water Supply and Treatment, CPHEEO, Government of India, New Delhi,1999.
Garg S.K., Irrigation Environmental Engineering and design Structures, Khanna Publishers, New Delhi, 17th
Reprint, 2003.

K.S.R. COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING (Autonomous)


SEMESTER VI
L
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T
0

P
0

12CE3612
SURVEY CAMP*
1
Objective(s): A survey camp has to be conducted using Dumpy level, Compass, Theodolite, Total Station etc.
At the end of the camp, each student shall have mapped and Contoured the given area. The camp record shall
include all original field observations, calculations and plotting for the following projects.
I.

Triangulation

II.

Contour Surveying

III.

L.S/C.S for road works

IV.

Surveying for existing water tank and proposed water tank.

V.

Total station surveying - Applications

EVALUATION PROCEDURE

1. Internal Marks

: 20 marks

(Based on observation of students field work by the staff in charge)


2. Evaluation of Survey Camp Report

: 30 marks

(Evaluated by the external examiner appointed by the University)


3. Viva voce examination

: 50 marks

(Evaluated by the internal examiner appointed by the HoD with the approval of Principal and external examiner
appointed by the COE, Autonomous with equal weightage)

*10 days during winter holidays

K.S.R. COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING (Autonomous)


SEMESTER VI
12CE3613

COMPREHENSION

Objective(s):

To make the student comprehend through a series of examination.


To develop the ability of the student for performing better in competitive examination.
To make the students perform well in interview and improve their employability.

Mode of
Assessment
Internal Test- 1

Internal Test- 2

Internal Test- 3

Topics/ Area
Applied Geology; Mechanics of Solids;
Strength of Materials; Construction
Techniques, Equipment and Practices;
Highway Engineering.
Fluid Mechanics; Applied Hydraulic
Engineering and Machinery; Surveying- I & II;
Environmental Engineering-I & II.
Soil Mechanics; Foundation Engineering;
Irrigation Engineering; Railways, Airport and
Harbour Engineering; Structural Analysis-I &
II; Basic Structural Design, Design of RC
Elements, Concrete Technology and Design
of Steel Structures.
Total Marks

Test Duration

Max. Marks

1 Hour 30
Minutes

30

1 Hour 30
Minutes

30

2 Hours

40

100

References:
1. R.Agor Civil Engineering: Objective Type and Conventional Questions and Answers, Khanna
PublishersPublishing House Ludhiana, 8th Edition, reprint 2011-12.
2. R.S.Khurmi,J.K.Gupta, Civil Engineering: Conventional and Objective type , S.Chand
Publishers,2006
3. P.J.R. Reddy, Civil Engineering, Objective Type, Lakshmi Publications.

K.S.R. COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING (Autonomous)


SEMESTER VII
12HS1701

PROFESSIONAL ETHICS
(Common to All Branches)

Objective(s): It enables the student to apply ethical principles and practices to resolve the ethical conflict
situations that arise in their professional lives
UNIT - I
ENGINEERING ETHICS
09 Hrs
Senses of 'Engineering Ethics' - Variety of Moral Issued - Types of Inquiry - Moral dilemmas - Moral
autonomy - Kohlberg's theory - Gilligan's theory - Consensus and Controversy - Models of Professional
roles Professional Ideals and Virtues- Uses of Ethical Theories.
UNIT - II
ENGINEERING AS SOCIAL EXPERIMENTATION
09 Hrs
Engineering as Experimentation - Engineers as responsible Experimenters - Codes of Ethics Industrial
standards- Balanced Outlook on Law - The Challenger Case Study.
UNIT - III
ENGINEERS RESPONSIBILITY FOR SAFETY
09 Hrs
Safety and Risk - Assessment of Safety and Risk - Risk Benefit Analysis - Reducing Risk - The
Chernobyl and Bhopal Case Studies.
UNIT - IV
RESPONSIBILITIES AND RIGHTS
09 Hrs
Collegiality and Loyalty - Respect for Authority - Collective Bargaining - Confidentiality - Conflicts of
Interest - Occupational Crime Types of Engineers Rights: Human rights, Employee Rights, Professional
Rights - Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) - Discrimination.
UNIT - V
GLOBAL ISSUES
09 Hrs
Multinational Corporations - Environmental Ethics - Computer Ethics - Weapons Development
-Engineers as Managers-Consulting Engineers-Engineers as Expert Witnesses and Advisors HonestMoral Leadership-Sample Code of Conduct.
Total hours :45
Text Books:
rd
1. Mike Martin and Roland Schinzinger, "Ethics in Engineering", McGraw-Hill, 3 edition, New York,
2011
nd
2. Govindarajan M, Natarajan S, Senthil Kumar V. S, "Engineering Ethics", Prentice Hall of India,2
edition, New Delhi, 2012.
References:
th
1. Charles D. Fleddermann, "Engineering Ethics", Pearson Education / Prentice Hall, New Jersey,4
edition, 2009
2. Charles E Harris, Michael S. Protchard and Michael J Rabins, "Engineering Ethics - Concepts and
th
Cases", Thompson Learning,4 edition, 2011
th
3. John R Boatright, "Ethics and the Conduct of Business", Pearson Education,5 edition, New Delhi,
2009.
4. Edmund G Seebauer and Robert L Barry, "Fundamentals of Ethics for Scientists and Engineers",
nd
Oxford University Press, Oxford,2 edition, 2001.

K.S.R. COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING (Autonomous)


SEMESTER VII
12CE3702
Objective(s):
UNIT - I

DESIGN OF RC STRUCTURES

To impart knowledge on the basic design philosophy of R.C structures and make students
be familiar about the codal provisions for the design of R.C structures.
RETAINING WALLS

12 Hrs

Design and detailing of cantilever and counter fort RCC retaining walls.
UNIT - II
WATER TANKS
12 Hrs
Design of underground and on ground rectangular water tanks Use of Parts I, II and IV of I.S.3370 Codes
Overhead tanks of rectangular shape and circular shape with domical roof Design of all components including
staging and foundation.
UNIT - III

SELECTED TOPICS

12 Hrs

Design of Deep Beams -Design of staircases (open well and doglegged) Design of flat slabs Design of
Reinforced concrete walls Principles of design of mat foundation.
UNIT - IV

YIELD LINE THEORY

12 Hrs

Application of virtual work method to square, rectangular, circular and triangular slabs.
UNIT - V

BRIDGES

12 Hrs

Types of bridges IRC loadings Design of single span slab bridge deck- Box culverts.
Lecture:45

Tutorial:15

Total hours: 60

Text books :
Krishna Raju, N., Design of Reinforced Concrete Structure (IS: 456-2000), 3e, CBS Publishers and
Distributors, Delhi, 2013.
Varghese, P.C., Limit State Design of Reinforced Concrete StructuresPrentice hall of India Pvt Ltd
2.
New Delhi, 2009.
References :
1

1
2
3
4

Gambhir,M.L.;Design of Reinforced Concrete Structures, PHI Learning Private Ltd, NewDelhi,2009


Sinha S.N.,Handbook of Reinforced Concrete Design, Tata Mc Graw Hill Publishing Co.Ltd., New
Delhi, 2004.
Unnikrishna Pillai and Devedas Menon, Reinforced Concrete Design, Tata Mc Graw Hill Publishing
Co.Ltd., New Delhi,2011.
Krishna Raju, N., Advanced Reinforced Concrete Design(IS: 456-2000), 2e, CBS Publishers and
Distributors, Delhi, 2013.

K.S.R. COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING (Autonomous)


SEMESTER VII
12CE3703

QUANTITY SURVEYING AND ESTIMATION

3
Objective(s):
At the end of this course the student should possess knowledge about the estimation of
material quantities, preparation of bill for quantities, making specifications and preparation of tender
documents. Student should also be able to prepare value estimates.
UNIT - I
INTRODUCTION
09 Hrs
General - Units of measurements Requirements of estimation - Methods of estimates Advantages simple
problems Estimation of different foundations, steps and boundary walls.
UNIT - II
ESTIMATE OF BUILDINGS
09 Hrs
Load bearing and framed structures Calculation of quantities of brick work, RCC, PCC, Plastering, white
ashing, colour washing and painting / varnishing for shops, rooms, residential building with flat and pitched roof
Various types of arches Calculation of brick work and RCC works in arches Estimate of joineries for
panelled and glazed doors, windows, ventilators, handrails etc.
UNIT - III
ESTIMATE OF OTHER STRUCTURES
09 Hrs
Estimating of septic tank, soak pit sanitary and water supply installations water supply pipe line sewer line
tube well open well estimate of bituminous and cement concrete roads estimate of retaining walls
Slab culverts.
UNIT IV
SPECIFICATION AND RATE ANALYSIS
09 Hrs
Object of specifications General and Detailed specifications for various items of work earth work excavation
lime mortar cement concrete damp proof course form work brick and stone masonry Flooring
painting and wood work. Purpose requirements Schedule of rates and Data book procedure of rate
analysis Requirement of labour and materials for different works Obtaining rate for different works namely
cement mortar cement concrete RCC RR masonry Brick masonry DPC Plastering flooring
weathering course pointing painting.
UNIT V
VALUATION
09 Hrs
Objects of valuation definition of various terms such as free and lease hold property Market value Book
value Assessed value Mortgage Value Replacement Value Gross and Net Income Capital cost Cost
Escalation sinking fund Depreciation Methods Fixation of Rent calculation of standard rent of
Government Building Principles of Report preparation.
Total hours: 45
Outcomes:
1. Evaluate building elements by length, area and volume in accordance with the principles of quantity
surveying for various structures.

2. Choose the proper technique of building estimate.


3. Reveal the different types of specifications required for various parts of the building depending on the
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.

nature of work.
Reveal the different types of specifications required for irrigation and highway.
Expose the principles and processes of quantity of cost estimation.
Demonstrate the detailed specification and requirements for tender and contract.
Categories the schedule of rates for different works.
Describe the importance of detailed estimate which consists of accurate working for proper valuation.

9. Prepare a technical report in such a manner that the report gives an idea, about the entire work.
Text Book:
1.
Dutta, B.N., Estimating and Costing in Civil Engineering, UBS Publishers & Distributors Pvt. Ltd.,
Chennai, 2006.
2.
M.Chakraborti., Estimating, Costing, Specification and Valuation in Civil Engineering Publisher
M.Chakraborti, 2010.
References
1.
Kanagasabapathy, B., Practical Valuation Engineering, Volume. I, II & III, K. Ehilaalarasi
Kanagasabapathy Publications, Trichy, 2006.
2.
Oberlender Peurifoy., Estimating construction Costs, Publisher Tata Mcgraw Hill Education, 2011.
3.
Schedule of Rates, PWD, Government of Tamilnadu, Chennai, 2011-12.
4.
A.K Upadhyay., A Text Book of Civil Estimating And Costing, SK Kataria & Sons 2012.

K.S.R. COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING (Autonomous)


SEMESTER VII
12CE3704

BASICS OF DYNAMICS AND ASEISMIC DESIGN

Objective(s):
The main objective of this course is to introduce the phenomena of earthquakes, the process,
measurements and the factors that affect the design of structures in seismic areas.
UNIT - I
THEORY OF VIBRATIONS
09 Hrs
Difference between static and dynamic excitation Types of Damping Degrees of Freedom Equation of
motion of SDOF system for mass as well as base excitation Free vibration of SDOF system - Response to
harmonic excitation.
UNIT - II
MULTIPLE DEGREE OF FREEDOM SYSTEM
09 Hrs
Two degree of freedom system Normal modes of vibration Natural frequencies Mode shapes
-Introduction to MDOF systems Decoupling of equations of motion Concept of mode superposition
(No derivations)
UNIT - III
ELEMENTS OF SEISMOLOGY
09 Hrs
Causes of Earthquake Geological faults Tectonic plate theory Elastic rebound Epicentre Hypocentre
Primary, shear and Raleigh waves Seismogram Magnitude and intensity of earthquakes behaviour of
structures in the past Earthquakes
UNIT - IV

RESPONSE OF STRUCTURES TO EARTHQUAKE

09 Hrs

Earthquake ground motion response and design spectra IS code provisions for the determination of lateral
loads - Soil liquefaction soil-structure interaction effects.
UNIT - V

DESIGN CONCEPTS

09 Hrs

IS 1893, IS 13920 and IS 4326 Codal provisions Earthquake resistant design of simple framed structures
Base isolation techniques Important points in mitigating effects of earthquake on structures.
Total hours: 45
Outcomes:
1. Distinguish the Difference between static and dynamic excitation
2. Study the motion of SDOF system at Free vibration , base excitation and harmonic excitation.
3. Calibrate the Natural frequencies and Mode shapes for Two degree of freedom system and multiple degree of
system
4. Describe the Decoupling of equations of motion and Concept of mode superposition
5. Study the Tectonic plate theory and Elastic rebound theory
6. Discuss the types of earthquake waves
7. Elaborate the IS code provisions for the determination of lateral loads
8. Discuss about the Soil liquefaction and soil-structure interaction effects
9. Interpret codes and specification I S 1893, IS 13920 and IS 4326
10. Design of earthquake resistant for simple framed structure and study about the method of the base isolation
techniques
Text books :
1
2.

Clough ,R W, and Penzien., Dynamics of Structures, McGraw Hill Book Co Ltd, 1993.
Damodarasamy ,S R., Kavitha, S., Basics of structural dynamics and Aseismic design, PHI Learning
Pvt.Ltd, 2009.

References :
1
2
3.
4.

Mario Paz., Structural Dynamics Theory and Computation, CBS publishers, 2004.
Pankaj Agarwal., and Manish Shrikhande., Earthquake Resistant Design of Structures, PHI Learning
pvt.Ltd, 2006.
Anil K Chopra., Dynamics of Structures Theory and Applications to Earthquake Engineering,
Prentice Hall of India (P) New Delhi, 2011.
Duggal S.K.. Earthquake Resistant Design of Structures Oxford University Press, New Delhi, 2013.

K.S.R. COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING (Autonomous)


SEMESTER - VII
12CE3710

STRUCTURAL DESIGN AND DETAILING LABORATORY

Objective(s): To impart a clear understanding on the computer aided analysis and design of structural
components and enhance the computing capability of the students to draw the plan, elevation and sectional
view of various structures.
Sl.No
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.

LIST OF EXPERIMENTS
RCC Cantilever Retaining Wall
RCC Counterfort Retaining Wall
RCC Underground Water Tank
RCC Ground level Water Tank
RCC Overhead Circular and Rectangular Water Tanks
RCC Solid Slab Bridge for IRC Loading
RCC Tee Beam Bridge for IRC Loading
Prestressed Steel water tank
Welded Plate Girder Bridge
Truss Girder Bridge
Total hours: 45

References :
Krishna Raju., Structural Design & Drawing (Concrete & Steel), CBS Publishers 2004
1
Krishnamurthy, D., Structural Design & Drawing Vol. II, CBS Publishers & Distributors,Delhi 2012.
2
Krishnamurthy, D., Structural Design & Drawing Vol. III Steel Structures, CBS Publishers &
3
Distributors, New Delhi 2012
Punmia, B.C., Ashok Kumar Jain, Arun Kumar Jain, Design of steel structures, Lakshmi publications
4
Pvt. Ltd 2003.

K.S.R. COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING (Autonomous)


SEMESTER VIII
L

12CE3801
CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT
3
0
0
3
Objective(s): At the end of this course the student is expected to have learnt how to plan construction
projects, schedule the activities using network diagrams, determine the cost of the project, control the cost of
the project by creating cash flows and budgeting and how to use the project information as an information and
decision making tool.
UNIT - I
PRINCIPLES OF CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT
09 Hrs
Definition importance function of Construction Management relevance to govt., Quasi govt. departments
private contractors and contracting firms organization Types of organizations & Hierarchy of organization.
UNIT - II
CONSTRUCTION PLANNING & MANAGEMENT
09 Hrs
CONSTRUCTION PLANNING: Collection of field data preliminary estimates approval and sanction of
estimates budget provision construction stages scheduling methods progress report and charts.
RESOURCE PLANNING: Planning for materials, machines, men and organization resource allocation.
LABOUR AND LABOUR WELFARE: Relationship between management and labour problems labour
legislation minimum wages Act settlement of disputes industrial psychology.
UNIT - III
MANAGEMENT METHODS
09 Hrs
Concepts of network Bar chart (Gantt Chart) network planning methods CPM/PERT management by
network analysis and control principles of cost control control by graphical representation by bill of
quantities and by network analysis Resource Levelling.
UNIT - IV
EXECUTION OF WORKS
09
Hrs DEPARTMENTAL WORKS: Procedure departmental labor quality control, inspection and
duties of
personnel safety requirements.
CONTRACTORS: Contract system types of contracts specifications, documents, procedures, conditions,
taxes, law of constructions and Legal implications and penalties.
TENDER AND TENDER DOCUMENTS: Definition calling for tenders tender documents submission of
tenders processing of tenders negotiations and settlement of contracts.
UNIT - V
ACCOUNTS AND STORES
09 Hrs
Measurements of work recording check measurements types of bills mode of payment budget
estimate revised estimates completion of report and certificates claims and transfer classification of
transaction ledger accounts interest account cash book. Suspense classification stores maintenance
inspection inventories transfer of surplus and accounting of shortage stores procedures adopted in
P.W.D. and C.P.W.D.
Total hours: 45
Text books :
Chitkara, K.K., Construction Project Management, Tata McGraw-Hill Publishing co,2010.
1
Eugenio Pellicer, Victor Yepes, Jose C. Teixeira., Construction Management Wiley-Blackwell ,2013.
2
References :
1. M. R. Sharma., Fundamentals of Construction Planning & Management S.K. Kataria & Sons, 2012.
2. Shrivastava U K., Construction Planning & Management Galgotia Publications, 2013.
3. Kumar Neeraj Jha., Construction Project Management Pearson Education,2011.
4.

Dr. B. C. Punmia., K. K. Khandelwal., Project Planning and Control With Pert and Cpm Laxmi
Publications, 2002.

K.S.R. COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING (Autonomous)


SEMESTER VI
12MA4621

PROBABILITY AND STATISTICS(ELECTIVE)


(Common to CE and ME)

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Objective(s) : To study and understand the concepts of Probability and Statistical methods and its
applications in the field of Engineering Sciences.
UNIT - I

ONE DIMENSIONAL RANDOM VARIABLE

9 Hrs

Random variables - Probability function moments moment generating functions and their properties
Binomial, Poisson, Exponential and Normal distributions(based on problems only).
UNIT - II

CORRELATION AND REGRESSION ANALYSIS

9 Hrs

Karl-Pearsons coefficient of Correlation Spearmans Rank correlation Concurrent Correlation


-Regression lines Angle between two regression lines.
UNIT - III

TESTING OF HYPOTHESIS

9 Hrs

Sampling distributions - Type I and Type II errors - Tests based on Proportions, t, 2-distribution for
independance of attributes and F distributions for testing of variance.
UNIT - IV

NON - PARAMETRIC TESTS

9 Hrs

Sign Test : One Sample and Paired Tests Rank Sum Test : Mann-Whitney U Test One Sample Run
Test Kruskal Wallis H - Test
UNIT - V

DESIGN OF EXPERIMENTS

9 Hrs

Analysis of variance One-way and two-way classifications Completely randomized design


Randomized block design Latin square design.
Total Hours: 45
Text book :
1.

S.P. Gupta, Statistical Methods ,Sultan Chand & Sons, New Delhi, forty third edition, 2014

References :
1. Jay L. Devore, Probability and Statistics and Probability for Engineers, CENGAGE Learning,
Indian Edition, Singapore, Fourth edition 2011.
2. D. C. Montgomery, G. C. Runger, Applied Statistics and Probability for Engineers, Third Edition,
John Wiley and Sons, Fourth edition 2010.
3. Gupta, S. C. and Kapoor, V. K., Fundamentals of Mathematical Statistics, Sultan Chand and
Sons, New Delhi, Eleventh edition, 2012.

K.S.R. COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING (Autonomous)


SEMESTER VI
12CE4602

ELECTRONIC SURVEYING(ELECTIVE)

Objective(s): At the end of the course the student will posses knowledge about basics of electronics,
propagation of electromagnetic waves and distance measuring system and application of field studies.
UNIT - I
FUNDAMENTALS
07 Hrs
Methods of measuring distance, historical development, basic principles of EDM, classifications, applications
and comparison with conventional surveying.
UNIT - II
PROPAGATION OF ELECTROMAGNETIC WAVES
08 Hrs
Definition, classification, applications, propagation properties, wave propagation at lower and higher
frequencies. Refractive index, factors affecting, computation of group refractive index for light and near infrared
waves at standard conditions and ambient conditions, reference refractive index, first velocity correction,
computation of refractive index for microwaves, measurement of atmospheric parameters, mean refractive
index, real time application of first and second velocity correction, and total atmospheric correction.
UNIT - III
ELECTROMAGNETIC DISTANCE MEASURING SYSTEM
11Hrs
Electro-optical system, measuring principle, working principle, sources of error, infrared EDM instruments,
Laser EDM instruments and total station
UNIT - IV
MICROWAVE MEASURING SYSTEM
11Hrs
Microwave system, measuring principle, working principle, sources of error, microwave EDM instruments,
comparison with Electro optical system, care and maintenance of EDM instruments, Modern Positioning
Systems. EDM traversing, trilateration and base line measurement using EDM.
UNIT - V
FIELD STUDIES
08 Hrs
Study of different EDM instruments and Total Station. EDM traversing, trilateration and base line Measurement
using EDM- Advanced traffic information systems-Intelligent transport systems - GPS.
Total hours: 45
Text books :
Rodney., A., Robert woods, Jasn D.,Baker., Handbook of Research on Electronic Surveys and
1.
Measurements, Information science Reference 2011.
B.C.Punmia., Ashok kumar
Jain., Arun Kumar Jain., Surveying III Higher Surveying, Laxmi
th
2.
Publications(P) Ltd., 15 Edition, 2005.
References :
Clifford Donald Bunside., Electromagnetic Distance Measurement 2 Rev E. Edition. Sheriden House Inc
1.
1982.
M.Rueger., Ra1., Jean M., 4eger., J.M.Rueger., Electronic Distance Measurement: AN Introduction,
2.
Springer 1996.
nd
Dr.A.M. Chandra., Higher Surveying, New Age International Publishers,2 Edition,2010.
3.
D.S.J. Jones.,Douglas., Samuel Jones., IEEE D.S.J. Jones, Methods in electromagnetic wave
4.
propagation 0002 Edition, IEEE Computer society press 1994.

K.S.R. COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING (Autonomous)


SEMESTER VI
12CE4603

HOUSING, PLANNING AND MANAGEMENT(ELECTIVE)

Objective(s): The objective of the course is to train the students to have a comprehensive knowledge
of planning, design, evaluation, construction and financing of housing projects. The course focuses on
cost effective construction materials and methods.
UNIT - I
INTRODUCTION TO HOUSING
09 Hrs
Definition of Basic Terms House, Home, Household, Apartments, Multi storey Buildings, Special Buildings,
Objectives and Strategies of National Housing Policies, Principle of Sustainable Housing, Housing Laws at
State level, Bye-laws at Urban and Rural Local Bodies Introduction to NBC - Development
Control Regulations, Institutions for Housing at National, State and Local levels.
UNIT - II
HOUSING PROGRAMMES
09 Hrs
Basic Concepts, Contents and Standards for Housing Programmes - Sites and Services, Neighborhoods,
Open Development Plots, Apartments, Rental Housing, Co-operative Housing, Slum Housing Programmes,
Role of Public, Private and Non-Government Organizations.
UNIT - III
PLANNING AND DESIGN OF HOUSING PROJECTS
09 Hrs
Formulation of Housing Projects Site Analysis, Layout Design, Design of Housing Units (Design
Problems).
UNIT - IV
CONSTRUCTION TECHNIQUES AND COST-EFFECTIVE MATERIALS
09 Hrs
New Constructions Techniques Cost Effective Modern Construction Materials, Building Centers
Concept, Functions and Performance Evaluation.
UNIT - V

HOUSING FINANCE AND PROJECT APPRAISAL

09 Hrs

Appraisal of Housing Projects Housing Finance, Cost Recovery Cash Flow Analysis, Subsidy and
Cross Subsidy, Pricing o f Housing Units, Rents, Recovery Pattern (Problems).
Total hours: 45
Text books :
Meera Mehta and Dinesh Mehta., Metropolitan Housing Markets, Sage Publications Pvt.Ltd. New
Delhi., 2009.
Francis Cherunilam and Odeyar D Heggade, Housing in India, Himalaya Publishing House,
2.
Bombay, 2005.
References :
1
Development Control Rules for Chennai Metropolitan Area, CMA, Chennai, 2002
UNCHS, National Experiences with Shelter Delivery for the Poorest Groups, UNCHS (Habitat),
2.
Nairobi, 1994
3
National Housing Policy, 1994, Government of India.
1

K.S.R. COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING (Autonomous)


SEMESTER VI
12CE4604

HYDROLOGY(ELECTIVE)

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Objective(s): The mechanics of rainfall, its spatial and temporal measurement and their applications will be
understood. Simple statistical analysis and application of probability distribution of rainfall and run off shall also
be understood. Student will also learn simple methods of flood routing and groundwater hydrology.
UNIT - I
PRECIPITATION
09 Hrs
Hydrologic cycle Types of precipitation Forms of precipitation Measurement of Rainfall
Rain gauges - Spatial measurement methods Temporal measurement methods Frequency analysis of
point rainfall Intensity, duration, frequency relationship Probable maximum precipitation.
UNIT - II
ABSTRACTION FROM PRECIPITATION
09 Hrs
Losses from precipitation Evaporation process Reservoir evaporation - Hortons equation, pan evaporation
measurements and evaporation suppression Infiltration process and Infiltration capacity Measurement of
infiltration Hortons equation - double ring infiltrometer - Infiltration indices Effective rainfall.
09 Hrs
estimation
UNIT - III
RUNOFF AND HYDROGRAPHS
Watershed, catchment and basin - Catchment characteristics - factors affecting runoff - Runoff
using empirical - Stranges table and SCS methods, Factors affecting Hydrograph Base flow separation
Unit hydrograph Derivation of unit hydrograph S curve hydrograph Unit hydrograph of different deviations
synthetic Unit Hydrograph.
UNIT - IV
FLOODS AND FLOOD ROUTING
09 Hrs
Flood and its types - Flood frequency studies - Prediction - Estimation methods Recurrence interval
Gumbels method Flood routing Reservoir flood routing Muskingums Channel Routing Flood control by
Detention, Levees, Bunds, Reservoirs and Weirs
UNIT - V
GROUND WATER HYDROLOGY
09 Hrs
Occurrence of ground water: Origin - rock properties affecting ground water, vertical distribution of groundwater
- geologic formations as aquifers - types of aquifers - aquifer parameters Groundwater flow: Darcys law
Dupuits assumptions Confined Aquifer Unconfined Aquifer- Recuperation test Transmissibility Specific
capacity Pumping test Steady flow analysis only.
Total hours: 45
Text books :
th
Subramanya K., Engineering Hydrology, 4 Edition, Tata McGraw-Hill Education (India) Private
1
Ltd.,New Delhi, 2013.
rd
2
Jayarami Reddy P., A Textbook of Hydrology, 3 Edition, USP Publisher, Tata McGraw Hill. 2011.
References :
1
2
3.
4.

Chow, V.T., and Maidment., Hydrology for Engineers, McGraw-Hill Inc., Ltd., 2000
Singh, V.P., Hydrology, McGraw-Hill Inc., Ltd., 2000.
Raghunath H.M., Hydrology: Principles, Analysis and Design 2nd Edition, New Age International
Publisher, New Delhi, 2006.
Todd D.K., Ground Water Hydrology, John Wiley and Sons, 2000.

K.S.R. COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING (Autonomous) Syllabus


SEMESTER VI
12HS4605

INDIAN CONSTITUTION AND SOCIETY(ELECTIVE)

To know about the fundamentals of our Indian Constitution and the structure of our
Objective(s) society.
UNIT - I

09Hrs

INTRODUCTION

Historical Background Constituent Assembly of India Philosophical foundations of the Indian


Constitution
Fundamental Rights Individual Rights and Fundamental Rights, History of the demand
for Fundamental Rights in India, Exceptions to fundamental Rights-classification, Fundamental Duties,
The six freedoms, Directive Principles of State Policy Classification, scope, Trends towards
collectivism.
09Hrs
UNIT - II
UNION GOVERNMENT
Union Government Structures of the Union Government and Functions President powers and
duties, Vice President Prime Minister Cabinet Parliament Supreme Court of India Judicial
Review.
09Hrs
UNIT - III
STATE GOVERNMENT
State Government Structure and Functions Governor Chief Minister Cabinet State Legislature
Judicial
System in States High Courts and other Subordinate Courts.
09Hrs
UNIT - IV
CONSTITUTION & INFRASTRUCTURE ISSUES
Indian Federal System Center State Relations Presidents Rule Constitutional Amendments
Constitutional Functionaries - Assessment of working of the Parliamentary System in India, Infrastructure
issues
Real estate, Power, Rural Roads and Ports.
09Hrs
UNIT V
SOCIETY & POLICY
Nature, Meaning and definition; Indian Social Structure; Castle, Religion, Language in India;
Constitutional Remedies For citizens Political Parties and Pressure Groups; Right of Women, Children
and Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes and other Weaker Sections, Directive Principles of State
Policy Classification,Scope, Nature, Socialistic pattern of society
Total hours: 45
Text Books :
st

1 Durga Das Basu, Introduction to the Constitution of India , 21 edition, Lexisnexis, Nagpur,2013.
2 Agarwal R.C, Indian Political System , S.Chand and Company, New Delhi, 2003.
References:
Sharma B.K, Introduction to the Constitution of India Sixth edn.,Phi.Learning Pvt.Ltd,, New
1
Delhi,2011.
nd
2 Yogendra Singh, Social Stratification and Charge in India , 2 edn.,Manohar., New Delhi.,2000.
3 Mahendra Prasad Singh and Subhendu Rajan Raj, Indian Political System, Pearson, 2012.
Sharma .K.L, Social Stratification in India: Issues and Themes, Jawaharlal Nehru University., New
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Delhi., 1997.

K.S.R. COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING (Autonomous)


SEMESTER VI
12HS4606

INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS(ELECTIVE)

Objective(s)

UNIT - I

This subject is designed to introduce fundamental aspects of intellectual property rights


to students who are going to play a major role in development and management of
innovative projects in industries. It also includes case studies to demonstrate the
application of the legal concepts in Science, Engineering, Technology and Creative
Design.
FUNDAMENTALS OF IPR

09 Hrs

IPR: Introduction, Needs, General framework, Legislations in India - Agreement on Trade, related aspects
of IPR - WIPO - Consequences of IPR Protection in developing countries - Practical IPR issues in
developing business plan.
UNIT - II

PATENTS AND DESIGN

09 Hrs

Patents and patent information, Needs, Patentable and Non-Patentable Invention - Types of Patent
application in India - PCT System - Guidelines for Registration of Patent, Patent filling, Opposition and
Grant - Concept of design, Design Act 2000,Need for Protection of design, Essential Requirements and
procedure for Registration.
UNIT - III

TRADEMARK

09 Hrs

Concept, Purpose, Characteristics and functions of Trademark, Trademark Act - Trademark Search
-Trade Secret - Guidelines and Procedure for Registration of Trademark NICE Classification Collective Trademark - Community Trademark - Sales, Transfer and Licensing of Trademark.- Trademark
Audit
UNIT - IV

COPYRIGHT AND GEOGRAPHICAL INDICATIONS

09 Hrs

Concept of copyright, Works Protected by copyright, Indian Copyright Law, Rights, Infringement
-Computer Program and Database Copyright, Registration, Copyright in Digital era - Concept
of Geographical Indications in India - Registration of Geographical Indications in India.
UNIT - V

INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY MANAGEMENT

09 Hrs

IPR Audit - Range of IP Services - Classification of IP Services - IPR Regime - Important Principles of IP
Management - Sectoral IPR.
Total hours: 45
Text Books:
st
1. R. Radhakrishnan, S.Balasubramaniam, Intellectual Property Rights: Text and Cases, 1 Edition
Excel Books, Chennai, 2008.
References:
rd
1. Richard Stim, Intellectual Property: Patents, Trademarks and Copyrights, 3 Indian reprint,
Cengage learning, New Delhi, 2011.
th
2. Prabuddha Ganguli, Intellectual Property Rights, 4 Reprint, Tata McGraw Hill, New Delhi, 2006.
nd
3. Talwar sabanna,Intellectual Property for Paralegals, 2 Indian Reprint, Cengage Learning, New
Delhi, 2009.

K.S.R. COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING (Autonomous)


SEMESTER-VI
12CE4607

TRANSPORT SYSTEM AND PLANNING(ELECTIVE)

Objective(s): To gain knowledge about transportation planning, factors governing the trip generation and
attraction and systems approach to transportation planning.
UNIT - I
INTRODUCTION
09 Hrs
Transportation planning process and concepts - Transportation problems - Urban travel characteristics
-Concept of travel demand - Demand function - Demand estimation - Sequential, recursive
and simultaneous processes.
UNIT - II
TRIP GENERATION
09 Hrs
Trip generation analysis - Zoning - Types and sources of data - Expansion factors - Accuracy checks - Trip
generation models - Zonal models - Household models - Category analysis - Trip attractions of work
centers.
UNIT - III

TRIP DISTRIBUTION AND MODE CHOICE MODELING

09 Hrs

Trip distribution analysis - Trip distribution models - Growth factor models - Gravity models - Opportunity
models - Mode split analysis - Mode split Models - Mode choice behaviour, competing modes, mode split
curves, probabilistic models.
UNIT - IV
ROUTE SPLIT ANALYSIS
09 Hrs
Traffic assignment - Route split analysis: Elements of transportation networks, nodes and links - Minimum
path trees - All-or-nothing assignment - Multipath assignment - Capacity restraint.
UNIT - V
MASS TRANSPORT SYSTEM
09 Hrs
Urban transportation systems - Mass rapid transit system - Light rail transit - Personal rapid transit, guided
way systems, cabin taxi, dual mode bus - Para transit systems - Demand responsive system - Intermediate
public transport.
Total hours: 45
Text books :
Jotin Khisty.C., and Kent Lall.B., Transportation Engineering, Prentice Hall of India, New
Delhi,2003.
Kadiyali,L
R., Traffic Engineering and Transport Planning, Khanna Technical Publications.
2.
Delhi,2010.
References :
1
Khanna K and Justo C E G., Highway Engineering, Nem Chand and Bros., Roorkee, 2009.
2.
Guidelines of Ministry of Road Transport and Highways, Government of India.
Jotin Khisty,C., and Kent Lall.B., Transportation Engineering An Introduction, Prentice Hall of
3
India Pvt Ltd, 2006.
Indian Roads Congress (IRC) specifications: Guidelines and special publications on Traffic
4.
Planning and Management.
1.

K.S.R. COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING (Autonomous)


SEMESTER VI
12CE4608
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REMOTE SENSING AND GIS(ELECTIVE)

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Objective(s): To introduce the students to the basic concepts and principles of various components of remote
sensing. To provide an exposure to GIS and its practical applications in civil engineering.
UNIT - I
INTRODUCTION
10 Hrs
Introduction to Remote Sensing, data acquisition and processing, sensor systems, applications,
Electromagnetic Radiation (EMR) and its characteristics, Radiation principles, Plancks Law, Stefans Law,
Weins Displacement law, Kirchoffs Law, prosperities of solar radiant energy, atmospheric windows.
Photogrammetry: stereoscopic vision, scale, relief displacement, parallax, vertical Exaggeration. Image
Interpretation.
UNIT - II
PHYSICAL BASIS OF REMOTE SENSING
08 Hrs
Interaction in the atmosphere, nature of atmospheric interaction, atmospheric effects of visible, near infrared
thermal and microwave wavelengths, interaction at ground surface, interaction with soils and rocks, effects of
soil moisture, organic matter, particles, size and texture, interaction with vegetation, spectral characteristics of
individual leaf, vegetation canopies, effect of leaf pigments, cell structure, radiation geometry.
UNIT - III

PLATFORM AND SENSORS

10 Hrs

Multi concept in remote sensing, general requirements of a platform, balloon aircraft, satellite platforms
sunsynchronous orbits, sensors for visible and near infrared wavelengths, profilers, images, scanners,
radiometers, optical mechanical and push button scanners, spectral, spatial, radiometric and temporal
resolution, IFOV, FOV, geometric characteristics of scanners, V/H ratio, comparison of some satellite/ aerial
platforms and sensors and remote sensing data products, land sat MSS and TM, SPOT, IRS, ERS, IKONOS,
ASTER, Hyperion etc.
UNIT - IV
GEOGRAPHICAL CONCEPTS AND TERMINOLOGY
09 Hrs
Difference between image processing system and geographical information system (GIS), utility of GIS, various
GIS packages and their salient features, essential components of a GIS, scanners and digitisers, raster and
vector data, data storage, hierarchical data, network systems, relational database, data management,
conventional database management systems, spatial database management, data manipulation and analysis,
supervised and unsupervised classification, reclassification and aggregation, geometric and spatial operation
on data management and statistical modeling.
UNIT - V
RS AND GIS APPLICATIONS IN CIVIL ENGINEERING
08 Hrs
Applications of GIS in various natural resources estimations, highway and city planning, infrastructure mapping
and management, disaster mitigation and management and engineering applications.
Total hours: 45
Outcomes:
1. Elaborate the view over the electromagnetic spectrum using remote sensing techniques.

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

Know the spectral signatures are obtained by the reflectance of EMR waves.
Determine the concepts of photogrammetry through stereoscopic vision, parallax and displacement.
Interaction of atmosphere with spectral waves and the features like vegetation, soil and land surfaces.
Learn about the types of platform and their functions.
Know about the remote sensing sensors their working and their functions.
Make aware that Geographical Information System (GIS) has emerged as powerful tool which has potential
to organize complex spatial environment with tabular relationships.

8. Learn about the two types of data ie raster or vector format and know GIS integrates hardware, software,
data, people, and methods.
Know about the Land information system use for mapping purpose.

9.
10. Link the relationship between different objects and different classes are established through explicit links
based upon environmental and city planning.
Text books :
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2.

Lillesand T., Kiefer R.W. , Chipman J., Remote Sensing and Image Interpretation, Sixth edn., Wiley
India Pvt Ltd, 2012.
Burrough P.A., McDonnell R.A. , Lloyd C.D., Principles of Geographical Information Systems, Second
edn., Oxford University Press, 2012.

References :
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Lo. C.P.and A.K.W.Yeung.,Concepts and Techniques of Geographic Information Systems Second


edn., Prentice-Hall of India Pvt. Ltd., New Delhi. 2009.
Anji Reddy M., Textbook of Remote Sensing and Geographical Information System Fourth edn., BS
Publications, Hyderabad, 2012.
Stan Aromoff., Manual of Remote Sensing, Vol.2 : American Society of Photogrammetry and Remote
Sensing .
Geographical Information systems A Management Perspective, 2010.
Bhata., Remote Sensing and GIS, Oxford Univ Publications, Revised 2013.

K.S.R. COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING (Autonomous)


SEMESTER VII
12CE4701

FUNDAMENTALS OF NANOSCIENCE(ELECTIVE)

3
Objective(s): Impart the basic knowledge on Nanoscience and Technology. Understand the various Process
techniques available for the processing of Nano structured materials. Acquire the knowledge above the various
nanoparticles process methods and their skills.
UNIT - I

INTRODUCTION

09 Hrs

Scientific Revolutions Types of Nanomachines and Nanotechnology-Periodic table - Atomic structure


molecules and phase energy-Molecular and Atomic size -Surfaces and Dimensional Space.
UNIT - II

NANO MATERIAL PROPERTIES

09 Hrs

Introduction to Nano scale materials-Opportunity at the nanoscale - Length and time scale in structures- Inter
dynamic aspects of inter molecular forces.
UNIT - III

NANO STRUCTURED MATERIALS

09 Hrs

Influence of Nano structuring on Mechanical - Optical, electronic, magnetic and chemical properties-gram- size
effects on strength of metals optical properties of quantum dots and quantum wires- electronic transport in
quantum wires and carbon nano tubes.
UNIT - IV

NANO SAFETY

09 Hrs

Needs for regulations, training and education for health protection and environmental security of
nanotechnologies definitions and essence general benefits benefits for healthpotential risks The
approaches to assessment of exposure to the nanotechnology. Legal aspects of potential health and
environmental risks in nanotechnology Legal regulatory considerations of nanotechnology.
UNIT - V

CHALLENGES AND FUTURES

09 Hrs

Nanotechnology the frame of worker training, public education, and participation Nanotoxicity Workers
protection -Public information. Occupational risk assessment and management Focus on nanomaterials.
Total hours: 45
Text Book :
Mick Wilson, KamaliKannargare., Geoff Smith, Nano technology: Basic Science and Emerging
1
Technologies, Overseas Press, 2005.
Charles P. Poole, Frank J. Owens., Introduction to Nanotechnology, Wiley Interscience, 2003.
2
References :
Mark A. Ratner, Daniel Ratner., Nanotechnology: A gentle introduction to the next Big Idea, Prentice
1
Hall P7R:1st Edition, 2002.
T. Pradeep., Nano: The essentials , McGrew Hill, 2007.
2
3
J.J. Davis, Dekker, Encyclopedia of Nanoscience and nanotechnology
4

G.Louis Hornyak., H.F.Tibbals.,Joydeep Dutta., Fundamental of Nanotechnology , CRC Press, 2008.

K.S.R. COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING (Autonomous)


SEMESTER VII
12CE4702

BRIDGE ENGINEERING(ELECTIVE)

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Objective(s):

To Study the Construction of sub structures, super structures and design of Bridges

UNIT - I

INTRODUCTION

C
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09 Hrs

History and development of bridges, classification of bridges- investigation and planning for a Bridges, different
stages of planning investigation for culverts and minor bridge, major bridge topographic details, catchment
area, hydrologic particulars, geo-technical aspects, seismology and construction resources-design flood
discharge methods, linear water way of bridges.
UNIT - II
CONSTRUCTION OF BRIDGES-SUB STRUCTURES
09 Hrs
Choice of foundation for piers and abutments types of bridge foundations, cost ratio, clearance-pile
foundation, well foundation types scour depth stability of well foundation open foundation below sub soil
water, baling out water, floating caisson.
UNIT - III
CONSTRUCTION OF BRIDGES-SUPER STRUCTURES
09 Hrs
Construction of super structures arch, slab, Tee beam bridges- construction of pre stressed bridges
design procedure for bridge super structures, composite construction, box girders and continuous girders - site
erection methods of box girders and steel girder bridges bearings different types of bearings.
UNIT - IV

INSPECTION AND MAINTENCE OF BRIDGES

09 Hrs

Necessity for inspection of bridges- aspects of Inspection, testing of bridges criteria for assessment of safe
load capacity-maintenance of super structure girders- repair and rebuilding bridges temporary and movable
bridges.
UNIT - V

INTRODUCTION TO DESIGN OF BRIDGES

09 Hrs

I.R.C specification for road bridges & loads, forces acting on the bridges, types of bridges and loading
standards- classification of culvert and bridges, components of bridge structures, need for loading standards,
railway loading standards.
Total hours: 45
Text book:
1

Ponnuswamy, S., Bridge Engineering, Tata McGraw Hill, (2008).

Krishnaraju.N, Design of Bridges Oxford & IBH publishing Co. Pvt Ltd, 4th Edition, (2008),
2
References :
th

1
2
3
4

Johnson Victor,D.Essentials ofBridgeEngineering,OxfordandIBHPublishing Co.NewDelhi, 6


Edition,(2008)
Jagadeesh.T.R,Jayaram.M.A Design of Bridge StructuresPHI Learning Pvt. Ltd (2009).
Bakht.B.andJaegar.L.G.,BridgeAnalysisSimplified,McGrawHill,(1985).
M.G. Aswani, V.N. Vazirani, M.M. Ratwani, Design of Concrete Bridges, Khanna Publishers
2004

K.S.R. COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING (Autonomous)


SEMESTER VII
12CE4703

COASTAL ZONE MANAGEMENT(ELECTIVE)

3
Objective(s):
At the end of the semester, the student shall be able to understand the coastal engineering
principles like coastal zones, Wave dynamics, Tides, Wave Forecasting, Coastal processes, Different Marine
structures like Port , harbours, Breakwaters and Principles of Integrated Coastal Zone Management
UNIT - I
COASTAL ZONE
09 Hrs
Coastal zone Coastal zone regulations Beach profile Surf zone Offshore Coastal waters Estuaries
Wet lands and Lagoons Living resources Non living resources.
UNIT - II
WAVE DYNAMICS
09 Hrs
Wave classification Airys Linear Wave theory Deep water waves Shallow water waves Wave pressure
Wave energy Wave Decay Reflection, Refraction and Diffraction of waves Breaking of waves Wave
force on structures like piles and walls.
UNIT - III
WAVE FORECASTING , TIDES AND LONG WAVES
09 Hrs
Need for forecasting - SMB and PNJ methods of wave forecasting Classification of tides Darwins
equilibrium theory of tides Effects on structures Seiches, Surges and Tsunamis.
UNIT - IV
COASTAL PROCESSES AND MARINE STRUCTURES
09 Hrs
Erosion and depositional shore features Methods of protection Littoral currents Coastal aquifers Sea
water intrusion Impact of sewage disposal in seas. Structures near coast Ports and Harbors - Types and
selection of breakwaters and shore protection structures Need and mode of dredging Selection of dredgers
Effect of Mangrove forest.
UNIT - V
PRINCIPLES OF COASTAL ZONE MANAGEMENT
09 Hrs
Coastal zone management goals and principles-Impacts of coastal development-Environmental impact
assessment of marine projects-Solutions through holistic management-Strategy planning and program
development.
Total hours: 45
Text books :
1
J. William Kamphuis., Introduction to Coastal Engineering and Management, World Scientific, 2010.
2
Quinn, A.D., Design & Construction of Ports and Marine Structures, McGraw-Hill Book Co., 1999.
References :
John R. Clark., Coastal zone management Handbook, Lewis Publishers, New York, USA, 1996.
1.
Dwivedi, S.N., Natarajan, R and Ramachandran, S., Coastal Zone Management in Tamilnadu Ocean
2.
Data Centre, 1991.
Biliana Cicin-Sain., Robert W. Knecht., Dosoo Jang., Gregory W. Fisk., Integrated Coastal and Ocean
3.
Management: Concepts And Practices Island Press, 1998.
Willem T. Bakker., Coastal Dynamics, World Scientific, 2013.
4.
Willem Salomons., Perspectives on Integrated Coastal Zone Management, Springer, 1999.
5

K.S.R. COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING (Autonomous)


SEMESTER VII

12CE4704

COMPUTER AIDED DESIGN OF STRUCTURES(ELECTIVE)

Objective(s): The main objective of this programme is to train the student in the use of computers and
creating a computer code as well as using commercially available software for the design of civil engineering
structures.
UNIT - I
INTRODUCTION
09 Hrs
Fundamentals of CAD - Hardware and software requirements -Design process Applications and benefits.
UNIT - II
COMPUTER GRAPHICS
09 Hrs
Drafting packages - Graphic primitives - Transformations -Wire frame modeling and solid modeling Graphic
standards.
UNIT - III
STRUCTURAL ANALYSIS
09 Hrs
Fundamentals of finite element analysis - Principles of structural analysis -Analysis packages and applications.
UNIT - IV

DESIGN AND OPTIMISATION

09 Hrs

Principles of design of steel and RC Structures -Applications to simple design problems Optimization
techniques - Algorithms - Linear Programming Simplex method.
UNIT - V
EXPERT SYSTEMS
09 Hrs
Expert systems classification components & desirable features - knowledge and uncertainty fuzzy logic
fuzzy set theory Neural computing Artificial neural networks.
Total hours: 45
Text books :
Groover M.P. and Zimmers E.W. Jr., CAD/CAM, Computer Aided Design and Manufacturing, Prentice
Hall of India Ltd, New Delhi, 2005.
Krishnamoorthy C.S.Rajeev S., Computer Aided Design, Narosa Publishing House,New Delhi, 2009
2.
Second Edition.
References :
Rajan S. D, Rajan., Subramaniam D. Rajan., Introduction to Structural Analysis & Design Har/Cdr
1
Edition Publisher: Second edition , Wiley India Pvt Ltd (2000) .
2
Singiresu S. Rao., S. S. Rao., Engineering Optimization: Theory and Practice ., John Wiley &
Sons,2009.
Tien-Chien Chang., Richard A. Wysk., Hsu-Pin Wang., Computer-aided manufacturing, , Pearson
3
Prentice Hall, 2006.
4
Richard Forsyth (Ed), Expert System Principles and Case Studies, Chapman and Hall, London, 2007.
1

K.S.R. COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING (Autonomous)


SEMESTER VII
12CE4705

CONTRACT LAWS AND REGULATIONS(ELECTIVE)

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3

Objective(s):
At the end of this course the student is expected to have learnt how to plan construction
projects, determine the cost of the project, control the cost of the project by creating cash flows and budgeting
and how to use the project information as information and decision making tool.
CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTS
UNIT - I
09 Hrs
Indian Contracts Act-Elements of Contracts-Types of contracts-Features-Suitability-Design of Contract
Documents-International contract document-Standard contract.
UNIT - II
TENDERS
09 Hrs
Contractual and commercial points of view-contract formation and interpretation-Potential contractual problemsWorld Bank Procedures and Guidelines.
UNIT - III
ARBITRATION
09 Hrs
Comparison of Actions and Laws-Agreements, subject matter-Violations-Appointment of Arbitrators-Conditions
of Arbitrations-Powers and duties of Arbitrator.
UNIT - IV
LEGAL REQUIREMENTS
09 Hrs
Legal requirements for planning-Property Law-Agency Law-Local Government Laws for Approval-Statutory
Regulations- Insurance and Bonding-Laws Governing Sale, Purchase and use of Urban and Rural land-Land
Revenue codes.
UNIT - V
LABOUR REGULATION
09 Hrs
Social Security-Welfare Legislation-Laws relating to wages, Bonus and Industrial Disputes, Labour
administration- Insurance and Safety Regulations.
Total hours: 45
Text book
1.

H.L.Kumar., Practical Guide to Contract Labour: Regulation & Abolition, Act and Rules Universal Law
Publishers (2012).

2.

Chitkara,K.K., Construction Project Management, Tata McGraw-Hill Publishing co,2010.

References :
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.

Jill poole., " Textbook on Contract Law ", Blackstone Press, 2001.
Tamilnadu PWD Code, 1986.
Jimmie Hinze., Construction Contracts ", 2nd Edition, McGraw Hill, 2001.
Joseph T. Bockrath., " Contracts and the Legal Environment for Egineers andArchitects 6th Edition,
McGraw Hill, 2000.
Douglas A. Stephenson., Arbitration Practice in Construction Contracts, Blackwell Science (2001).

K.S.R. COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING (Autonomous)


SEMESTER VII
12CE4706

Objective(s):

ECONOMICS AND BUISNESS FINANCE FOR CIVIL ENGINEERING


(ELECTIVE)

L T P

3 0 0

To Study the Financial and Economic Management in Civil Engineering

ECONOMICS
09 Hrs
UNIT - I
Role of civil engineering in industrial development Advances in civil engineering and engineering economics
Support matters of economy as related to engineering market demand and supply choice of technology and
quality control and quality production Audit in economic, Law of returns governing production.
UNIT - II
LAND AND CONSTRUCTION ECONOMICS
09 Hrs
Unban land use and values Construction development in housing, transport and other infrastructure
Economics of ecology, environment, energy resources, local material selection, form and functional designs
Construction workers Urban problems Poverty Migration Unemployment Pollutions.
UNIT - III
FINANCING
09 Hrs
The need for financial management Types of financing Short term borrowing Long term borrowing
Leasing Equity financing Internal generation of funds External commercial borrowings Assistance from
government budgeting support and international finance corporations - Analysis of financial statement
Balance sheet Profit and loss account Funds flow statement Ratio analysis Investment and financing
decision Financial control, Job control and centralized management.
UNIT - IV
ACCOUNTING METHOD
09 Hrs
General overview Cash basis of accounting Accrual basis of accounting Percentage Completion
method Accounting for tax reporting purposes and financial reporting purposes.
UNIT - V

LENDING TO CONTRACTORS

09 Hrs

Loans to contractors Interim construction financing Security and risk aspects.


Total hours: 45
Text books :
1
Warneer Z, Hirsch., Urban Economics, Pearson Custom Publishing (1998).
Prasanna Chandra., Project Management, Tata McGraw-Hill Education, 2009.
2.
References :
Kwaku A, Tenah and jose M.Guevara., Fundamental of Construction Management and Organization,
1.
Brady (1 April 1985), ISBN-10: 0835921328, ISBN-13: 978-0835921329
2.
K K Chitkara., Construction Project Management, Tata McGraw-Hill Education, 2010.
Donald G. Newnan, Engineering Economic Analysis, Oxford University Press, USA, 2010.
3.
Sasmitha Mishra., Enginerring Economics and Costing PHI Learning Private Limited, New Delhi,
4.
2011.

K.S.R. COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING (Autonomous)


SEMESTER VII
12CE4707

GROUND IMPROVEMENT TECHNIQUES(ELECTIVE)

L T

3 0

Objective(s): The student is expected to identify basic deficiencies of various soil deposits and he/she be in
a position to decide various ways and means of improving the soil and implementing techniques of
improvement.
UNIT - I
INTRODUCTION
09 Hrs
Role of ground improvement in foundation engineering - methods of ground improvement Geotechnical
problems in alluvial, laterite and black cotton soils -Selection of suitable ground improvement techniques based
on soil condition.
UNIT - II

DRAINAGE AND DEWATERING

09 Hrs

Drainage techniques - Well points -single, multi stage well points, vacuum well points, Horizontal wellsVacuum and electro osmotic methods - Emerging Trends in ground improvement.
UNIT - III

INSITU TREATMENT OF COHESIONLESS AND COHESIVE SOILS

09 Hrs

Dynamic compaction and consolidation - Vibrofloation - Sand pile compaction Stone columns Lime piles
-Installation techniques only - relative merits of various methods and their limitations.
UNIT - IV

EARTH REINFORCEMENT

09 Hrs

Soil improvement by adding materials, lime, fly ash, cement and other chemicals and bitumen-Concept of
reinforcement - Types of reinforcement material - Applications of reinforced earth use of Geotextiles for
filtration, drainage and separation in road and other works.
UNIT - V
GROUT TECHNIQUES
09 Hrs
Types of grouts - Grouting equipment and machinery - Injection methods - Grout monitoring Stabilization with
cement, lime and chemicals - Stabilization of expansive soils.
Total hours: 45
Textbooks :
Purushothama Raj, P., Ground Improvement Techniques, Laxmi Publication , 2005.
1
Nihar Ranjan Patra ., Ground Improvement Techniques Vikas Publishing House,2012.
2
References :
Das, B.M., Principles of Foundation Engineering, Cengage Learning, 2010.
1
Michael P., Moseley, Klaus Kirsch,, Ground Improvement Technique CRC Press, 2004.
2
3
Chris A. Raison., Ground and Soil Improvement , Thomas Telford, 2004.
4

Robert M.Koerner., Designing With Geosynthetics , Xlibris Corporation , 2012.

K.S.R. COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING (Autonomous)


SEMESTER VII
12CE4708

INDUSTRIAL STRUCTURES(ELECTIVE)

Objective(s):

To Study the Requirements, Planning and Design of Industrial Structures

UNIT - I

PLANNING

L T
3 0

P C
0 3

09 Hrs

Classification of Industries and Industrial structures General requirements for industries like cement, chemical
and steel plants Planning and layout of buildings and components.
UNIT - II

FUNCTIONAL REQUIREMENTS

09 Hrs

Lighting Ventilation Acoustics Fire safety Guidelines from factories act.


UNIT - III

DESIGN OF STEEL STRUCTURES

09 Hrs

Industrial roofs Crane girders Mill buildings Design of Bunkers and Silos.
UNIT - IV

DESIGN OF R.C. STRUCTURES

09 Hrs

Silos and bunkers Chimneys Principles of folded plates and shell roofs.
UNIT - V

PREFABRICATION

09 Hrs

Principles of prefabrication Prestressed precast roof trusses- Functional requirements for Precast concrete
units
Total hours: 45
Text books :
N.Krishnaraju., Advanced Reinforced Concrete Design, CBS Publishers & Distributors P Ltd., New
1.
Delhi, 2013.
Subramanian.N., Design of Steel Structures, Oxford University Press, 2008
2.
References :
Handbook on Functional Requirements of Industrial buildings, SP32 1986, Bureau of Indian
1
Standards, New Delhi 1990.
Hubert Bachmann & Alfred Steinle., Precast Concrete Structures, Wiley-vch Verlag Gmbh, 2011
2
Course Notes on Modern Developments in the Design and Construction of Industrial Structures,
3
Structural Engineering Research Centre, Madras, 1982.
B.C.Punmia., Comprehensive Design of Steel Structures, Lakshmi Publications Pvt Ltd., 1998.
4

K.S.R. COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING (Autonomous)


SEMESTER VII
12CE4709

PAVEMENT ENGINEERING(ELECTIVE)

L T

3 0

Objective(s): Student gains knowledge on various IRC guidelines for designing rigid and flexible
Pavements. Further, he / she will be in a position to assess quality and serviceability Conditions of roads.
INTRODUCTION
UNIT - I
09 Hrs
Soil Characterization Resilient modulus Tests on Soil Shear test CBR Test Plate load test Tri axial
Test Aggregate properties Tests on aggregates Bituminous material Source Composition
Characterization Tests on Bitumen Bituminous mixes Stiffness modulus Fatigue performance Cement
Concrete.
UNIT - II
DESIGN OF FLEXIBLE PAVEMENTS
09 Hrs
Flexible pavement design - factors influencing design of flexible pavement, Empirical Semi empirical and
theoretical methods Design procedure as per IRC guidelines Design and specification of rural roads.
UNIT - III
DESIGN OF RIGID PAVEMENTS
09 Hrs
Cement concrete pavements - factors influencing CC pavements Modified Westergaard approach Design
procedure as per IRC guidelines Concrete roads and their scope in India.
UNIT - IV
PERFORMANCE EVALUATION AND MAINTENANCE
09 Hrs
Pavement Evaluation - causes of distress in rigid and flexible pavements Evaluation based on Surface
Appearance, Cracks, Patches and Pot Holes, Undulations, Raveling, Roughness, Skid Resistance. Structural
Evaluation by Deflection Measurements Pavement Serviceability index - Pavement maintenance (IRC
Recommendations only).
UNIT - V
STABILISATION OF PAVEMENTS
09 Hrs
Stabilization with special reference to highway pavements Choice of stabilizers Testing and field control
Stabilization for rural roads in India use of Geo synthetics in roads.
Total hours: 45
Text books :
Rajib B., Mallick,, Tahar El-Korchi., Pavement Engineering Principles and Practices, CRC Press,
2013.
Paul Croney., David Croney., Design and Performance of Road Pavements McGraw-Hill Professional
2.
(2008).
References :
1

E.J. Yoder, M.W. Witczak., Principles of Pavement Design Wiley India Pvt Ltd; Second edition (2011)

2.

Guidelines for the Design of Flexible Pavements, IRC 37 2012, The Indian road Congress, New Delhi.
Guideline for the Design of Rigid Pavements for Highways, IRC 58-2012, The Indian Roads Congress,
New Delhi.
Nicholas Thom., Principles of Pavement Engineering, Thomas Telford Ltd; Reprint edition, 2010

3.
4.

K.S.R. COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING (Autonomous)


SEMESTER VII
12CE4710
3

PREFABRICATED STRUCTURES(ELECTIVE)

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Objective(s):
At the end of this course the student shall be able to appreciate modular construction,
behavior of structural components, Production & Hoisting technology of the prefabricated structures.
UNIT - I
GENERAL PRINCIPLES OF FABRICATION
09 Hrs
Types of prefabrication site and plant prefabrication -Economy of prefabrication Modular coordination
Standardization- Disuniting of Prefabricates, production, transportation, erection, stages of loading
Applications of Prefabrication
UNIT - II
PREFABRICATED COMPONENTS
09 Hrs
Behavior of structural components - Roof and floor panels- wall panels footings Joints for different structural
Connections Effective sealing of joints for water proofing- Columns Shear walls
UNIT - III
MANUFACTURING TECHNOLOGY
09 Hrs]
Manufacturing methods Stationary and mobile production- Storage of precast elements - Dimensional
tolerances
UNIT - IV
HOISTING TECHNOLOGY
09 Hrs
Equipments for hoisting and erection Techniques for erection of different types of members like Slabs,
Beams, Wall panels and Columns Advanced techniques - Vacuum lifting pads.
UNIT - V
DESIGN FOR ABNORMAL LOADS
09 Hrs
Progressive collapse-Equivalent design loads for considering abnormal effects such as earthquakes, cyclones,
etc., - Importance of avoidance of progressive collapse.
Total hours: 45
Text books :
1
2

Hubert Bachmann & Alfred Steinle., Precast Concrete Structures, Wiley-vch Verlag Gmbh, 2011.
Wai Kwong Lau., Building Construction with Precast Concrete Structural Elements, Lap Lambert
Academic Publishing, 2010.

References :
Alistair G. F. Gibb., Off-Site Fabrication: Prefabrication, Pre-Assembly and Modularization, John Wiley &
1
Sons, 1999.
2. Ryan E., Smith., Prefab Architecture: A Guide to Modular Design and Construction, Wiley Publisher,2011.
Structural Design Manual, Precast Concrete Connection Details, Society for the Studies in the use of
3
Precast Concrete, Netherland Betor Verlag, 2009.
Jolly., Colin., Elliott., Kim S.., Multi-Storey Precast Concrete Framed Structures, Wiley publishers, 2013.
4

K.S.R. COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING (Autonomous)


SEMESTER VII
12CE4711

SMART MATERIALS & SMART STRUCTURES(ELECTIVE)

Objective(s): The course is designed to give an insight into the latest developments regarding smart
materials and their use in structures. This also deals with structures which can self adjust their
stiffness with load.
UNIT - I
INTRODUCTION
09 Hrs
Introduction to smart materials and structures - instrumented structures functions and response - sensing
systems - self diagnosis - signal processing consideration - actuation systems and effectors.
UNIT - II
MEASURING TECHNIQUES
09 Hrs
Strain measuring techniques using electrical strain gauges, types resistance capacitance inductance
wheatstone bridges pressure transducers load cells temperature compensation strain rosettes.
UNIT - III
SENSORS
09 Hrs
Sensing technology types of sensors physical measurement using piezo electric strain measurement
inductively read transducers LVDT fibre optic techniques - chemical and bio-chemical sensing in structural
assessment absorptive chemical sensors spectroscopes fibre optic chemical sensing systems and
distributed measurement.
UNIT - IV
ACTUATORS
09 Hrs]
Actuator techniques actuator and actuator materials piezoelectric and electrostrictive material
magnetostrictive material shape memory alloys electro rheological fluids electromagnetic actuation role
of actuators and actuator materials.
UNIT - V
SIGNAL PROCESSING AND CONTROL SYSTEMS
09 Hrs
Data acquisition and processing signal processing and control for smart structures sensors as geometrical
processors signal processing control system linear and non linear.
Total hours: 45
Text books:
1.
Brian Culshaw., Smart Structures and Materials, Artech House, Boston, 1996.
2.
L. S. Srinath Experimental Stress Analysis Tata McGraw-Hill, 1998.
References:
1.

A.V.Srinivasan., Smart Structures, (South asian edition) Cambridge University Press, 2009.

2.
3.

Peter.L.Reece., Smart Materials and Structures: New Research, Nova Science Publishers Inc, 2007.
Mukesh V., Gandhi, B. S. Thompson, Smart Materials and Structures, Springer, 1992.
Gustav Gautschi., G.Gautschi., Piezoelectric Sensorics: 2nd Edition, Springer, 2006.

4.

K.S.R. COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING (Autonomous)


SEMESTER VII
12CE4712
Objective(s):

STORAGE STRUCTURES(ELECTIVE)

L T P
3 0 0

C
3

To learn the design of water tank and other storage elements.

UNIT - I
STEEL WATER TANKS
09 Hrs
Design of Rectangular Riveted Steel Water Tank Tee Covers Plates Stays Longitudinal and Transverse
Beams Design of Staging Base Plates Foundation And Anchor Bolts Design of Pressed Steel Water
Tank Design of Stays Joints Design of Hemispherical Bottom Water Tank Side Plates Bottom Plates
Joints Ring Girder Design of Staging.
UNIT - II
CONCRETE WATER TANKS
09 Hrs
Design of Circular Tanks Hinged And Fixed at the Base IS Method of Calculating Shear Forces and Moments
Hoop tension Design of Intze Tank Dome Ring girders Conical Dome Staging Bracings Design
of Rectangular Tanks Approximate method and IS Methods Design of Underground Tanks Design of
Base Slab and Side Wall Check for Uplift.
UNIT - III
STEEL BUNKER AND SILOS
09 Hrs
Design of Square Bunker Jansens And Airys Theories IS Codal Provisions Design of Side Plates
Stiffeners Hopper Longitudinal Beams Design of Cylindrical Silo Side Plates Ring Girder Stiffeners.
UNIT - IV
CONCRETE BUNKER AND SILOS
09 Hrs
Design Of Square Bunker Side Walls Hopper Bottom Top and Bottom Edge Beams Design of
Cylindrical Silo Wall Portion Design of Conical Hopper Ring Beam At Junction
UNIT - V

FOUNDATION

09 Hrs

Design of Foundation - Isolated, Combined and Raft Foundation for Water Tanks, Bunkers and Silos.
Total hours: 45
Text books:
Krishna Raju N., Advanced Reinforced Concrete Design, CBS Publishers and Distributors, New Delhi,
(2010).
Dayaratnam.P.,Design of Reinforced Concrete structures, Oxford& IBH publishers, New Delhi,(2011)
2
References :
Ram Chandra and VirendraGehlot, Design of Steel Structures, Vol II,Scientific Publishers (India),
1
Jodhpur, (2008)
Anand S. Arya and J.L. Ajmani, Design of Steel Structures , Nemchand& Bros, Roorkee, (2007)
2
Punmia B.C., Ashokkumar Jain and Arunkumar Jain, RCC Designs, Laxmi Publications (P) Ltd, New
3.
Delhi, (2009).
Sinha S.N.,Handbook of Reinforced Concrete Design, Tata Mc Graw Hill Publishing Co.Ltd., New
4.
Delhi, 2004
1

K.S.R. COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING (Autonomous)


SEMESTER VII
12CE4713
3
Objective(s):

TALL BUILDINGS(ELECTIVE)

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At the end of this course the student should have understood the principles for designing of tall
buildings

UNIT - I
INTRODUCTION
09 Hrs
The Tall Building and its Support Structure -Development of High Rise Building Structures - General Planning
Considerations. Dead Loads -Live Loads-Construction Loads -Snow, Rain, and Ice Loads - Wind LoadsSeismic Loading Water and Earth Pressure Loads - Loads - Loads Due to Restrained Volume Changes of
Material - Impact and Dynamic Loads - Blast Loads - Combination of Loads - Structural Form
UNIT - II
THE VERTICAL STRUCTURE PLANE
09 Hrs
Dispersion of Vertical Forces - Dispersion of Lateral Forces - Optimum Ground Level Space -Shear Wall
Arrangement - Behaviour of Shear Walls under Lateral Loading. The Floor Structure or Horizontal Building
Plane Floor Framing Systems - Horizontal Bracing - Composite Floor Systems The High - Rise Building as
related to assemblage Kits Skeleton Frame Systems -Load Bearing Wall Panel Systems - Panel - Frame
Systems - Multistorey Box Systems.
UNIT - III

COMMON HIGH-RISE BUILDING STRUCTURES AND THEIR BEHAVIOUR


UNDER LOAD

09 Hrs

Wall frame structure - The Shear Core Structure - Rigid Frame Systems- The Wall -Beam Structure: Interspatial
and Staggered Truss Systems - Frame - Shear Wall Building Systems - Flat Slab Building Structures - Shear
Truss - Frame Interaction System with Rigid -Belt Trusses - Tubular Systems-Composite Buildings
-Comparison of High - Rise Structural Systems Other Design Approaches Controlling Building Drift
Efficient Building Forms - The Dynamic Response.
UNIT - IV
APPROXIMATE STRUCTURAL ANALYSIS AND DESIGN OF BUILDINGS
09 Hrs
Modeling for Analysis-Approximate Analysis of Bearing Wall Buildings - The Cross Wall Structure - The Long
Wall Structure. The Rigid Frame Structure Approximate Analysis for Vertical Loading Approximate Analysis
for Lateral Loading - Approximate Design of Rigid Frame Buildings-Lateral Deformation of Rigid Frame
Buildings- Design Criteria
UNIT - V
HIGH-RISE BUILDING STRUCTURES
09 Hrs
Deep - Beam Systems -High-Rise Suspension Systems Pneumatic High -Rise Buildings -Space Frame
Applied to High - Rise Buildings - Capsule Architecture. The Rigid Frame - Shear Wall Structure - The
Vierendeel Structure -The Hollow Tube Structure.
Total hours: 45
Text books :
Alex Coull and Bryan Stafford Smith., " Tall Building Structures ", Analysis and Design, Wiley India Pvt
1
Ltd ,2011.
Wolfgang Schueller "High- rise building Structures", Krieger, 1986.
2
References :
Taranath.B.S., Structural Analysis and Design of Tall Buildings, Mc Graw Hill,1998.
1
Coull,
A. and Smith, Stafford, B. " Tall Buildings ", Pergamon Press, London, 2003.
2
LinT.Y., and Burry D.Stotes., "Structural Concepts and Systems for Architects and Engineers ", John
3
Wiley, 1994.
Lynn S.Beedle., Advances in Tall Buildings, CBS Publishers and Distributors, Delhi,2001.
4

K.S.R. COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING (Autonomous)


SEMESTER VII
12CE4714

TRAFFIC ENGINEERING AND MANAGEMENT(ELECTIVE)

3
Objective(s):

To gain knowledge of traffic surveys and studies and learn the design of at grade and grade
separated intersections.

UNIT - I
INTRODUCTION
09 Hrs
Significance and scope, Characteristics of Vehicles and Road Users, Skid Resistance and Braking Efficiency
(Problems), Components of Traffic Engineering- Road, Traffic and Land Use Characteristics
UNIT - II

TRAFFIC SURVEYS AND ANALYSIS

09 Hrs

Surveys and Analysis - Volume, Capacity, Speed and Delays, Origin and Destination, Parking, Pedestrian
studies, Accident Studies and Safety Level of Services- Basic principles of Traffic Flow.
UNIT - III

TRAFFIC CONTROL

09 Hrs

Traffic signs, Road markings, Design of Traffic signals and Signal co-ordination (Problems),Traffic control aids
and Street furniture, Street Lighting, Computer applications in Signal design.
UNIT - IV

GEOMETRIC DESIGN OF INTERSECTIONS

09 Hrs

Conflicts at Intersections, Classification of At Grade Intersections, - Channelized Intersections- Principles of


Intersection Design, Elements of Intersection Design, Rotary design, Grade Separation and interchanges
-Design principles.
UNIT - V

TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT

09 Hrs

Traffic Management- Transportation System Management (TSM) - Travel Demand Management (TDM), Traffic
Forecasting techniques, Restrictions on turning movements, One way Streets, Traffic Segregation, Traffic
Calming, Tidal flow operations, Exclusive Bus Lanes, Introduction to Intelligent Transportation System (ITS).
Total hours: 45
Text book
Kadiyali, L R., Traffic Engineering and Transport Planning, Khanna Technical Publications, Delhi,
1
2006.
2
Khanna, K., and Justo C E G., Highway Engineering, Nem Chand and Bros., Roorkee, 2009.
References :
Indian Roads Congress (IRC) specifications: Guidelines and special publications on Traffic Planning
1
and Management
Jotin Khisty, C. and Kent Lall B., Transportation Engineering., Prentice Hall of India., New Delhi.,
2
2003.
3
Guidelines of Ministry of Road Transport and Highways, Government of India.
Papacostas C. S and Prevedouros., Transportation Engineering and Planning, Prentice Hall of India.,
4.
New Delhi.,2002.

K.S.R. COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING (Autonomous)


12HS4745

SEMESTER VII
PRINCIPLES OF MANAGEMENT (Elective)
(COMMON TO CE, EE and EC)

Objective(s):
L T P CTo guide the students what managers do and how they can become effective.
3 0
UNIT - I

3
OVERVIEW OF MANAGEMENT

09 Hrs

Definition of Management Importance of management Management functions/process Levels


of management
Role
of
managers

Management
a
science
or
an
art

Evolution of Management thought Management of international Business.


UNIT - II

PLANNING

09 Hrs

Nature of planning: Importance of Planning, Types of plans, Strategic planning process Decision
Making: Types of Decisions, Steps in Rational Decision making, Common difficulties in Management
Decision Making.
UNIT - III

ORGANISING

09 Hrs

Nature and purpose of organizing : Organization structure, Process and Principles of organizing Line
& Staff authority Departmentation Span of Control Centralization and Decentralization
Delegation of authority Staffing : Sources of Recruitment, Selection process Training methods

Performance appraisal methods.


UNIT - IV

DIRECTING

09 Hrs

Creativity and Innovation Motivation and Satisfaction: Motivation Theories Leadership:


Leadership theories and Styles Communication: Barriers to communication, Principles of effective
Communication.
UNIT - V

CONTROLLING

09 Hrs

Steps in a control Process: Need for control system, Budgetary and Non-Budgetary control techniques,
Problems of the control system, Essentials of effective control system, and Benefits of control.
Total hours: 45
Text Books:
th
1. P.C.Tripathi and Reddy Principles of Management, McGraw Hill 5 Edition, New Delhi.2012
th
2. L.M.Prasad, Principles and Practices of Management, Sultan Chand & Sons, 8 Edition, New
Delhi.2013
References:
1. Hellriegel, Slocum & Jackson, Management A Competency Based Approach, Thomson South
Western, 10th edition, 2007
2. Harold Koontz, Heinz Weihrich and mark V Cannice, Management A global
& Entrepreneurial Perspective, Tata Mcgraw Hill, 12th edition, 2007.
3. Andrew J. Dubrin, Essentials of Management, Thomson Southwestern, 7th edition, 2007.

K.S.R. COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING (Autonomous)


SEMESTER VIII
12HS4821

TOTAL QUALITY MANAGEMENT(ELECTIVE)


(COMMON TO AU,CE,CS,EE,IT and ME)

Objective(s)
UNIT I

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C
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To understand the Total Quality Management concept, tools available to achieve TQM
and the ISO certification process.
09 Hrs
INTRODUCTION

Introduction - Need for quality - Evolution of quality - Definition of quality - Dimensions of manufacturing and
service quality - Basic concepts of TQM - Definition of TQM TQM implementation steps Quality councilImportance of leadership and motivation in TQM - Contributions of Deming, Juran and Crosby Barriers to
TQM.
UNIT II

TQM PRINCIPLES

09 Hrs

Quality statements - Customer perception of quality Customer complaints, Customer retention. Employee
involvement , Empowerment, Team and Teamwork, Recognition and Reward - Continuous process
improvement Juran trilogy, PDSA cycle, 5s, Kaizen - Supplier partnership Partnering, Supplier selection,
Supplier Rating.
UNIT III

STATISTICAL PROCESS CONTROL

09 Hrs

The seven traditional tools of quality Measurement of central tendency and dispersion, population and
sample, normal curve, control chart (X,R,p) for variable and attributes, process capability - Seven new
management tools Six-sigma Concepts.
UNIT IV

TQM TOOLS

09 Hrs

Bench marking reason , process Quality circles concepts - FMEA stages, types Quality Function
Deployment (QFD) Taguchi quality loss function TPM concepts, improvement needs Performance
measures-criteria Quality Cost.
UNIT V
QUALITY SYSTEMS
09 Hrs
Need for ISO 9000 ISO 9001-2008, ISO 14000 Quality System elements, implementation,
Documentation. Quality auditing concepts, requirements and benefits, non conformance report Case
studies of TQM implementation in manufacturing and service sectors.
Total hours: 45
Text Books:
rd
1. Dale H.Besterfield, et al., Total Quality Management, 3 Edition, Indian Reprint, Pearson Education,
New Delhi,2011.
th
2. Dr.V.Jayakumar & Dr.R.Raju ,Total Quality Management, 15 Edition, Lakshmi
publications,Chennai,2013
References:
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1. Janakiraman,B and Gopal, R.K, Total Quality Management Text and Cases, 3 Edition, Prentice
Hall (India) Pvt. Ltd., New Delhi,2006.
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2. Suganthi,L and Anand Samuel, Total Quality Management, 5 Edition, Prentice Hall (India)Pvt. Ltd.,
New Delhi,2006.
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3. James R. Evans and William M. Lindsay, The Management and Control of Quality, 6 Edition, SouthWestern (Thomson Learning), 2005.
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4. Subburaj R, Total Quality Management, 1 Edition, Tata McGraw Hill, New Delhi, 2005.

K.S.R. COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING (Autonomous)


SEMESTER VIII
12CE4802

AIR POLLUTION MANAGEMENT(ELECTIVE)

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Objective(s):
This subject covers the sources, characteristics and effects of air and noise pollution and
the methods of controlling the same. The student is expected to know about source inventory and control
mechanism.
UNIT - I
SOURCES, EFFECTS AND DISPERSION OF AIR POLLUTANTS
10 Hrs
Classification of air pollutants -Particulates and gaseous pollutants - Sources of air pollution - Source inventory
- Effects of air pollution on human beings, materials, vegetation, animals - Global warming - Ozone layer
depletion - Sampling and Analysis - Basic principles of sampling - Source and ambient sampling - Analysis of
pollutants - Principles - Elements of atmosphere - Meteorological factors - Wind roses - Lapse rate
-Atmospheric stability and turbulence - Plume rise - Dispersion of pollutants - Dispersion models - Applications.
UNIT - II
CONTROL OF PARTICULATECONTAMINANTS
09 Hrs
Settling chambers - Filters, gravitational, Centrifugal multiple type cyclones, prediction of collection efficiency,
pressure drop, wet collectors, Electrostatic Precipitation theory ESP design Operational Considerations
Process Control and Monitoring Automobile air pollution and control.
UNIT - III
CONTROL OF GASEOUS CONTAMINANS
09 Hrs
Absorption principles - description of equipment-packed and plate columns - design and performance
equations Adsorption - principal adsorbents - Equipment descriptions Design and performance equations
Condensation - Incineration - Equipment description
UNIT - IV
BIOLOGICAL AIR POLLUTION
08 Hrs
Biological Air Pollution - Control Technologies Bio-Scrubbers, Biofilters Operational Considerations
Process Control and Monitoring.
UNIT - V

AIR QUALITY REGULATIONS AND NOISE POLLUTION

09 Hrs

Town planning regulation for new industries - Legislation and enforcement - Environmental impact assessment
and air quality - Sources of noise pollution - Effects - Assessments - Standards - Control methods - Prevention.
Total hours: 45
Text books :
1.
Noel de Nevers.,Air Pollution Control Engg McGraw-Hill, New York, 2000.
2.
Anjaneyulu, D., Air Pollution and Control Technologies, Allied Publishers, Mumbai, 2002.
References :
Lawrence Kwan., Norman C Perelra., Yung-Tse Hung., Air Pollution Control Engineering, Tokyo,
1.
2004.
David H.F Liu., Bela G.Liptak., Air Pollution, Lewis Publishers, 2000.
2.
Singal, S.P., Noise Pollution and Control Strategy, Narosa Publishing House, New Delhi, 2005.
3.
4.

Heumann, W.L., Industrial Air Pollution Control Systems, Mc Graw-Hill, New York, 1997.

K.S.R. COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING (Autonomous)


SEMESTER VIII
12CE4803

DISASTER RESISTING STRUCTURES(ELECTIVE)

Objective(s):
At the end of this course student acquires the capacity to know the Behavior of life line
structures, community structures, rehabilitation and retrofitting and detailing of structures and components
assessment of structures and also gains the knowledge to damage assessment of structures
BEHAVIOUR OF LIFE-LINE STRUCTURES
UNIT - I
09 Hrs
Philosophy for design to resist earthquake, cyclone and flood, tsunami, National and International codes of
practice, By-Law of urban and semi-urban areas Traditional and modern structures.
UNIT - II
COMMUNITY STRUCTURES
09 Hrs
Response of dams, bridges, buildings ,Strengthening measures , Safety analysis and rating Reliability
assessment
UNIT - III
REHABILITATION AND RETROFITTING
09 Hrs
Testing and evaluation - Classification of structures for safety point of view methods of strengthening for
different disasters - qualification test.
UNIT - IV
DETAILING OF STRUCTURES AND COMPONENTS
Use of morden materials and their impact on disaster reduction, Use of modern analysis, design and
construction techniques optimisation for performance.

09 Hrs

UNIT - V
DAMAGE ASSESSMENT OF STRUCTURES
09 Hrs
Damage surveys - Maintenance and modifications to improve hazard resistance - Different types of foundation
and its impact on safety - Ground improvement techniques.
Total hours: 45
Text books :
1

Heiki Onton., Kari Iger., Deterioration and Restoration of Old Reinforced Concrete Constructions, Lab
Lambert Academic Publisher 2010.
R.T.Allen and S.C.Edwards., Repair of Concrete Structures, Spon E&FN (UK) 1993.

2.
References :
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Proceedings IABSE 14th Congress "Civilisation through Civil Engineering" New Delhi, May 1992.
R. Dodge Woodson, Concrete Structures: Protection, Repair and Rehabilitation, ButterworthHeinemann 2009.
Dansk Standard, Dansk Standard, Standard, Dansk Standard, Repair of Concrete Structures to En
1504,Spons Architecture Price Book 2004.
Fib Guide to Good Practice, Repair & Strengthening of Concrete Structures, Thomas Telford 1991.

K.S.R. COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING (Autonomous)


SEMESTER VIII
12CE4804

Objective(s):
of structures.

EARTHQUAKE ENGINEERING(ELECTIVE)

To impart Knowledge on Elements of Engineering Seismology and seismic design philosophy

UNIT - I
CAUSES AND EFFECTS OF EARTHQUAKE
09 Hrs
Causes of earthquake, Earthquake Effects - On ground and soil liquefaction, buildings, structures & other
lifeline structures. Secondary Effects- Land and rock slides, liquefaction, fires, tsunamis, floods, release of
poisonous gases and radiation.
UNIT - II
ELEMENTS OF ENGINEERING SEISMOLOGY
09 Hrs
Plate tectonics, Elastic rebound, seismic zoning map of India , Focus, epicenter, seismic waves, magnitude,
intensity, intensity scale and its correlation with ground acceleration, characteristics of strong ground motions,
earthquake recording instruments.
UNIT - III
THEORY OF VIBRATIONS
09 Hrs
Types of Damping Difference between static forces and dynamic excitation Degrees of freedom
Introduction to Single degree of freedom system, Two degree of freedom system, Multi degree of freedom
system
UNIT - IV
ASEISMIC DESIGN OF STRUCTURES
09 Hrs
Equivalent static lateral earthquake force on building (IS:1893): Equivalent static method - Seismic coefficients
-evaluation, estimation of fundamental time period, base shear and its distribution, Philosophy and principles
of earthquake resistance design- ductility design and detailing (IS:13920),
UNIT - V

PERFORMANCE OF BUILDING AND STRUCTURES

09 Hrs

Lessons learnt from the past earthquakes, case studies of important Indian earthquakes, major world
earthquakes, assessment of damage. Concepts of seismic base isolation and seismic active control.
Total hours: 45
Text books :
1
Clough R W., and Penzien., Dynamics of Structures, McGraw Hill Book Co Ltd, 1993.
2.
Duggal ,S.K. Earthquake Resistant Structures Oxford University Press, New Delhi, 2013
References :
1
Mario Paz., Structural Dynamics Theory and Computation, CBS publishers, 2004.
Pankaj Agarwal., and Manish Shrikhande., Earthquake Resistant Design of Structures, PHI Learning
2
pvt.Ltd, 2006.
Anil K Chopra., Dynamics of Structures Theory and Applications to Earthquake Engineering,
3.
Prentice Hall of India (P) NewDelhi, 2011.
Damodarasamy S R., Kavitha S., Basics of structural dynamics and Aseismic design, PHI Learning
4.
pvt.Ltd, 2009.

K.S.R. COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING (Autonomous)


SEMESTER VIII
12CE4805

ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT(ELECTIVE)

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Objective(s):
To expose the students to the need, methodology, documentation and usefulness of
environmental impact assessment and to develop the skill to prepare environmental management plan.
UNIT - I
INTRODUCTION
09 Hrs
Definition - Historical development of Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) - Parameters of Environmental
Impact Assessment (EIA) Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) EIA capability and limitations Legal
provisions on EIA Impact of development projects under Civil Engineering on Environment.
UNIT - II
METHODOLOGIES
09 Hrs
Methods of EIA Check lists Matrices Networks Cost- benefit analysis Analysis of alternatives Case
studies Software applications for EIA.
UNIT - III
PREDICTION AND ASSESSMENT
09 Hrs
Assessment of Impact on land, water and air, noise, social, cultural flora and fauna; Mathematical models;
public precipitation Rapid EIA.
UNIT - IV
ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PLAN
09 Hrs
Plan for mitigation of adverse impact on environment options for mitigation of impact on water, air and land,
flora and fauna; Addressing the issues related to the Project Affected People ISO 14000
UNIT - V
EIA IN INDIA
09 Hrs
Procedure for Environmental clearance Flow chart Legislation and institutional support International Cooperation Guidance for industrial licensing EIA for Infrastructure projects Bridges Stadium Highways
Dams Multistory Buildings Water Supply and Drainage Projects.
Total hours: 45
Text books :
1

Shukla, S.K., and Srivastava, P.R., Concepts in Environmental Impact Analysis:. KK Publications, New
Delhi, 2009.
Canter R.L., Environmental Impact Assessment McGraw-Hill Inc., New York, 2000.

2.
References :
John G. Rau and David C Hooten (Ed), Environmental Impact Analysis Handbook, McGraw-Hill Book
1
Company, New York, 2000.
Judith Petts., Handbook of Environmental Impact Assessment Vol. I and II, Blackwell Science, 2002.
2
John G. Rau and David C Hooten (Ed). Environmental Impact Analysis Handbook, McGraw-Hill Book
3
Company, New York, 2000.
Environmental Assessment Source book, Vol. I, II & III. The World Bank, Washington, D.C., 1991.
4

K.S.R. COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING (Autonomous)


SEMESTER VIII

12CE4806

FINITE ELEMENT METHOD(ELECTIVE)

Objective(s):
At the end of this course the student shall have a basic knowledge of finite element method
and shall be able to analyse linear elastic structures that he has studied about in core courses, using finite
element method.
UNIT - I
INTRODUCTION VARIATIONAL FORMULATION
09 Hrs
General field problems in Engineering Modelling Discrete and Continuous models Characteristics
Difficulties involved in solution The relevance and place of the finite element method Historical comments
Basic concept of FEM, Boundary and initial value problems Gradient and divergence theorems Functionals
Variational calculus Variational formulation of VBPS. The method of weighted residuals The Ritz method.
UNIT - II
FINITE ELEMENT ANALYSIS OF ONE DIMENSIONAL PROBLEMS
09 Hrs
One dimensional second order equations discretisation of domain into elements Generalised coordinates
approach derivation of elements equations assembly of elements equations imposition of boundary
conditions solution of equations Cholesky method Post processing Extension of the method to fourth
order equations and their solutions time dependant problems and their solutions example from heat
transfer, fluid flow and solid mechanics.
UNIT - III
FINITE ELEMENT ANALYSIS OF TWO DIMENSIONAL PROBLEMS
09 Hrs
Second order equation involving a scalar-valued function model equation Variational formulation Finite
element formulation through generalised coordinates approach Triangular elements and quadrilateral
elements convergence criteria for chosen models Interpolation functions Elements matrices and vectors
Assembly of element matrices boundary conditions solution techniques.
UNIT - IV
ISOPARAMETRIC ELEMENTS AND FORMULATION
09 Hrs
Natural coordinates in 1, 2 and 3 dimensions use of area coordinates for triangular elements in - 2
dimensional problems Isoparametric elements in 1, 2 and 3 dimensional Largrangean and serendipity
elements Formulations of elements equations in one and two dimensions - Numerical integration.
UNIT - V
APPLICATIONS TO FIELD PROBLEMS IN TWO DIMENSIONALS
09 Hrs
Equations of elasticity plane elasticity problems axisymmetric problems in elasticity Bending of elastic
plates Time dependent problems in elasticity Heat transfer in two dimensions incompressible fluid flowIntroduction to various finite element softwares.
Total hours: 45
Text books :
Chandrupatla,T.R., and Belegundu,A.D., Introduction to Finite Element in Engineering, Third Edition,
1
Prentice Hall, India, 2002.
P. Seshu., Textbook of Finite Element Analysis, PHI Learning Pvt. Ltd., 2003.
2.
References:
S. S. Bhavikatti., Finite Element Analysis, New Age International, 2010.
1.
C. S. Krishnamoorthy, Finite Element Analysis: Theory and Programming, Tata McGraw-Hill
2.
Education, 2010.
S.S.Rao., The Finite Element Method in Engineering, Pergaman Press, 2003.
3.
Saeed Moaveni., Finite Element Analysis: Theory and Application with ANSYS, Pearson Education
4.
India, 2003.

K.S.R. COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING (Autonomous)


SEMESTER VIII
12CE4807

GROUND WATER ENGINEERING(ELECTIVE)

Objective(s):
To understand the distribution of ground water, evaluation of aquifer parameters, solving
ground water equations. Ground water quality and development of ground water methods are dealt.
UNIT - I

FUNDAMENTALS OF GROUND WATER

09 Hrs

Introduction Characteristic of Ground water Distribution of water - ground water column Permeability
-Darcy's Law - Types of aquifers - Hydro geological Cycle water level fluctuations.
UNIT - II
HYDRAULICS OF FLOW
09 Hrs
Storage coefficient - Specific field - Heterogeneity and Anisotrophy -Transmissivity Governing equations of
ground water flow - Steady state flow Velocity potential - Flow nets
UNIT - III
ESTIMATION OF PARAMETERS
09 Hrs
Transmissivity and Storativity Pumping test - Unsteady state flow - Thiess method Jacob method - Image
well theory Effect of partial penetrations of wells - Collectors wells.
UNIT - IV
GROUND WATER DEVELOPMENT
09 Hrs
Infiltration gallery - Conjunctive use - Artificial recharge Rainwater harvesting - Safe yield Yield test
Geophysical methods Selection of pumps.
UNIT - V
WATER QUALITY
09 Hrs
Ground water chemistry - Origin, movement and quality - Water quality standards Saltwater intrusion
Environmental concern
Total hours: 45
Text books :
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Todd D.K., Ground Water Hydrology, John Wiley and Sons, 3 Edition, 2005.
Raghunath H.M., Ground water, 3rd edition, New Age International Publishers (2007).

References :
1
2
3
4

Allan Freeze R., Alan R. Freeze, John A. Cherry.,Groundwater, Prentice Hall (1979).
Raghunath H.M., Ground Water Hydrology, Wiley Eastern Ltd., 2000.
Jacques W. Delleur.,The Handbook of Groundwater Engineering, Second Edition, CRC Press, 2006
Karanth.K., Ground water Assessment and Management, TATA McGraw-Hill, Education Pvt ltd,
Noida, 2004.

K.S.R. COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING (Autonomous)


SEMESTER VIII
12CE4808
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Objective(s): This subject deals with the pollution from major industries and methods of controlling the same.
The student is expected to know about the polluting potential of major industries in the country and the methods
of controlling the same.
UNIT - I
INTRODUCTION
09 Hrs
Types of industries and industrial pollution Characteristics of industrial wastes Population equivalent
Bioassay studies effects of industrial effluents on streams, sewer, land, sewage treatment plants and human
health Environmental legislations related to prevention and control of industrial effluents and hazardous
wastes
UNIT - II
CLEANER PRODUCTION
09 Hrs
Waste management Approach Waste Audit Volume and strength reduction Material and process
modifications Recycle, reuse and byproduct recovery Applications - Waste minimization.
UNIT - III
POLLUTION FROM MAJOR INDUSTRIES
09 Hrs
Sources, Characteristics, waste treatment flow sheets for selected industries such as Textiles, Tanneries,
Pharmaceuticals, Electroplating industries, Dairy, Sugar, Paper, distilleries, Steel plants, Refineries, fertilizer,
thermal power plants Wastewater reclamation concepts
UNIT - IV
TREATMENT TECHNOLOGIES
09
Hrs Equalisation Neutralisation Removal of suspended and dissolved organic solids Chemical
oxidation
Adsorption - Removal of dissolved inorganics Combined treatment of industrial and municipal wastes
Membrane Technologies - Residue management Dewatering Disposal
UNIT - V
HAZARDOUS WASTE MANAGEMENT
Hazardous wastes - Physico chemical treatment solidification incineration Secure landfills.

09 Hrs

Total hours: 45
Text books :
1

Rao, M.N & Dutta, A.K., Wastewater Treatment, Oxford - IBH Publication, 2008.

2 Eckenfelder Jr W .W.., Industrial Water Pollution Control, McGraw-Hill Book Company,New Delhi, 2000.
References :
1. Patwardhan A. D., Industrial Waste Water Treatment, PHI LEARNING PVT LTD (RS) (2009)
2.
3.
4.

-R.L.Stephenson and J.B.Blackburn, Jr., Industrial Wastewater Systems Hand book, Lewis Publisher,
New York, 1998
Wun Jern Ng., Industrial Wastewater Treatment , World Scientific Publishing Company (June 8, 2006).
Bishop, P.L., Pollution Prevention: Fundamental & Practice, McGraw-Hill, 2000.

K.S.R. COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING (Autonomous)


SEMESTER VIII
12CE4809

Objective(s):

MAINTENANCE AND REHABILITATION OF STRUCTURES


(ELECTIVE)

To get the Knowledge on Quality of Concrete, Durability Aspects, Causes of Deterioration,


Assessment of Distressed Structures, Repairing of Structures and Demolition Procedures.

UNIT - I
INFLUENCE ON SERVICEABILITY AND DURABILITY
09 Hrs
Effects Due To Climate, Temperature, Chemicals, Wear and Erosion, Design and Construction Errors,
Corrosion Mechanism, Effects of Cover Thickness and Cracking, Methods of Corrosion Protection, Corrosion
Inhibitors, Corrosion Resistant Steels, Coatings, Cathodic Protection.
UNIT - II
MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR STRATEGIES
09 Hrs
Definitions: Maintenance, Repair and Rehabilitation, Facets of Maintenance Importance of Maintenance
Preventive Measures on Various Aspects Inspection, Assessment Procedure for Evaluating a Damaged
Structure Causes of Deterioration - Testing Techniques.
UNIT - III
MATERIALS FOR REPAIR
09 Hrs
Special Concretes and Mortar, Concrete Chemicals, Special Elements for Accelerated Strength Gain,
Expansive Cement, Polymer Concrete, Sulphur Infiltrated Concrete, Ferro Cement, Fiber Reinforced Concrete.
UNIT - IV
TECHNIQUES FOR REPAIR
09 Hrs
Rust Eliminators and Polymers Coating for Rebars During Repair Foamed Concrete, mortar and Dry Pack,
Vacuum Concrete, Gunite and Shotcrete Epoxy Injection, Mortar Repair for Cracks, Shoring and Underpinning
UNIT - V
REHABILITATION OF STRUCTURES
09 Hrs
Repairs to Overcome Low Member Strength, Deflection, Cracking, Chemical Disruption, Weathering Wear,
Fire, Leakage, Marine Exposure. Engineered Demolition Techniques for Dilapilated Structures Case Studies.
Total hours: 45
Text Book:
1

Vidivelli,B., Rehabilitation of Concrete Structures, Standard Publishers Distributors, New Delhi,2009

Shetty.M.S., Concrete Technology - Theory and Practice, S.Chand and Company, New Delhi, (2009)

References:
1

Santhakumar.A.R.,Concrete Technology Oxford University pressIndia, Oct 2007.

DodgeWoodson.R.,Concrete Structures,Protection Repair and Rehabilitation Elsevier Science, 2009.


Santhakumar.A.R., Training Course Notes on Damage Assessment and Repair in Low Cost Housing,
RHDC-NBO, Anna University, July, (1992).
Allen R.T. and Edwards S.C., Repair of Concrete Structures, Blakie and Sons, UK, (1991).

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4.

K.S.R. COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING (Autonomous)


SEMESTER VIII
12CE4810

MANAGEMENT OF IRRIGATION SYSTEMS(ELECTIVE)

Objective(s):
At the end of the semester, the student shall have a clear concept of irrigation water
management practices of the past, present and future.
UNIT - I
IRRIGATION SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
09 Hrs
Irrigation systems Supply and demand of water Cropping pattern Crop rotation Crop diversification
Estimation of total and peak crop water requirements Effective and dependable rainfall
UNIT - II
IRRIGATION SCHEDULING
09 Hrs
Time of irrigation Critical stages of water need of crops Criteria for scheduling irrigation Frequency and
interval of irrigation.
UNIT - III
MANAGEMENT
09 Hrs
Structural and non-structural strategies in water use and management Conjunctive use of surface and ground
waters Quality of irrigation water.
UNIT - IV
OPERATION
09 Hrs
Operational plans Main canals, laterals and field channels Water control and regulating structures
Performance indicators Case study
UNIT - V
INVOLVEMENT OF STAKE HOLDERS
09 Hrs
Farmers participation in System operation Water users associations Farmer councils Changing
paradigms on irrigation management Participatory irrigation management
Total hours: 45
Text books :
Dilip Kumar Majumdar, Irrigation Water Management Principles and Practice,Prentice Hall of India
Pvt. Ltd., New Delhi, 2012.
Hand book on Irrigation Water Requirement, R.T. Gandhi, et. al., Water Management Division,
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Department of Agriculture, Ministry of Agriculture, New Delhi.
References :
Irrigation Management in India Policy, Processes and Performance Oxford IBH Photography Co. (P)
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Ltd., New Delhi, 1999.
Hand Book on Irrigation System Operation Practices, Water Resources Management and Training
2
Project, Technical report No. 33, CWC, New Delhi, 1990
Maloney, C. and Raju, K.V., Managing Irrigation Together, Practice and Policy in India, Stage
3
Publication, New Delhi, India, 1994.
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K.S.R. COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING (Autonomous)


SEMESTER VIII
12CE4811

MUNICIPAL WASTE AND MANAGEMENT(ELECTIVE)

Objective(s):
This subject covers the sources, characteristics and effects of Municipal waste and the
methods of controlling the same. The student is expected to know about source inventory and control
mechanism.
UNIT - I
09 Hrs
SOURCES AND TYPES OF MUNICIPAL SOLID WASTES
Sources and types of solid wastes - Quantity factors affecting generation of solid wastescharacteristics methods of sampling and characterization- Effects of improper disposal of solid wastes
public health effects- Principle of solid waste management social & economic aspects - Public awarenessRole of NGOs- Legislation.
UNIT - II
ON-SITE STORAGE & PROCESSING
09 Hrs
On-site storage methods materials used for containers on-site segregation of solid wastes public health &
economic aspects of storage options under Indian conditions Critical Evaluation of Options.
UNIT - III
09 Hrs
STORAGE, COLLECTION AND TRANSPORT OF WASTES
Handling and segregation of wastes at source storage and collection of municipal solid
wastes Analysis of Collection systems - Transfer and transport compatibility, storage, labeling and
handling of hazardous wastes hazardous waste manifests and transport.
UNIT - IV
OFF-SITE PROCESSING
Processing techniques and Equipment; Resource recovery from solid wastes composting,
incineration, Pyrolysis - options under Indian conditions.

09 Hrs

UNIT - V
WASTE DISPOSAL
09 Hrs
Waste disposal options Disposal in landfills
Landfill Classification, types and methods
site selection - design and operation of sanitary landfills, secure landfills.
Total hours: 45
Text books :
1
George Tchobanoglous et.al. Integrated Solid
Waste Management, McGraw-Hill Publishers, 1993.
B.Bilitewski, G.HardHe, K.Marek, A.Weissbach, and H.Boeddicker., Waste management, Springer,
2.
1994.
References :
1
2
3
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Manual on Municipal Solid Waste Management, CPHEEO, Ministry of Urban


Development, Government of India, New Delhi, 2000.
R.E. Landreth and P.A.Rebers., Municipal Solid Wastes- Problems and Solutions, Lewis Publishers,
1997.
Bhide A.D. and Sundaresan, B.B., Solid Waste Management in Developing Countries, INSDOC,
1993.
Vesilind P.A., Worrell W and Reinhart., Solid waste Engineering, Thomson Learning Inc., Singapore,
2002.

K.S.R. COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING (Autonomous)


SEMESTER VIII

12CE4812

OPTIMIZATION IN STRUCTURAL DESIGN(ELECTIVE)

Objective(s): To Study the Optimization Methodologies Applied to Structural Engineering.


UNIT - I

INTRODUCTION

09 Hrs

Basic Concepts of Minimum Weight, Minimum Cost Design, Objective Function, Constraints, ClassicalMethods.
UNIT - II

OPTIMIZATION TECHNIQUES AND ALGORITHMS

09 Hrs

Linear Programming, Integer Programming, Quadratic Programming, Dynamic Programming and Geometric
Programming Methods for Optimal Design of Structural Elements.
UNIT - III

SEARCH METHODS

09 Hrs

Linear Programming Methods for Plastic Design of Frames, Search Methods For Univariate And Multivariate
Minimization.
UNIT - IV

OPTIMIZATION THEOREMS

09 Hrs

Optimization by Structural Theorems, Maxwell, Mitchell and Heyman's Theorems for Trusses and Frames, Fully
Stresses Design with Deflection Constraints, Optimality Criterion Methods.
UNIT - V
NON-TRADITIONAL OPTIMIZATION METHODS
09 Hrs
Introduction to Genetic Algorithms, Ant Colony Algorithm, Particle Swap Algorithm, Hybrid Algorithms, Simple
Applications
Total hours: 45
Text books :
Rao. S.S., Optimisation Theory and Applications, New Age International Private Limited Publisher,
1
NewDelhi , 2010.
Taha, H.A., Operations Research An Introduction, Prentice Hall of India,2012.
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References :
Belegundu, A.D.and Chandrapatla,T.R., Optimisation Concepts and Applications in Engineering,
1
Cambridge University Press India Pvt. Ltd ,2011
.Arora, J.S., Introduction to Optimum Design, McGraw Hill Book Company,2011.
2
Panneerselvam R., Operations Research, Prentice-Hall of India Pvt.Ltd, 2006.
3
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Sharma., Operations Research: Problems and Solutions, Macmillan Publishers India,2009.

K.S.R. COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING (Autonomous)


SEMESTER VIII
12CE4813

PRE-STRESSED CONCRETE(ELECTIVE)

Objective(s):
At the end of this course the student shall have a knowledge of methods of prestressing,
advantages of prestressing concrete, the losses involved and the design methods for prestressed concrete
elements under codal provisions.
UNIT - I
BASICS OF PRESTRESSED CONCRETE
09 Hrs
Principles of prestressing-classification advantages over ordinary reinforced concrete materials necessity
of high strength concrete and high tensile steel-Stress concept Strength concept Load balancing conceptCalculation of deflections Short term and long term deflections - Losses of prestress
UNIT - II
DESIGN FOR FLEXURE
09 Hrs
Determination of ultimate flexural strength Codal provisions--Design of flexural members, Design for shear,
Design of end blocks.
UNIT - III
DESIGN OF CONTINUOUS BEAMS
09 Hrs
Methods of achieving continuity in prestressed concrete beams - Analysis and design of continuous beams
cap cable - concordant cable profile and linear transformation
UNIT - IV
DESIGN OF TENSION AND COMPRESSION MEMBERS
09 Hrs
Design of prestressed concrete tension and compression members-Design of prestressed pipes and
prestressed concrete cylindrical water tanks
UNIT - V

COMPOSITE MEMBERS & PARTIAL PRESTRESSING

09 Hrs

Analysis for stresses-ultimate strength - Partial prestressing - its advantages and applications.
Total hours: 45
Outcomes:
1. Outline the principles and requirements for pre-stressed concrete analysis, design and codes of practice.
2. Estimate the deflection of prestressed concrete flexural members
3. Estimate the long term and short term deflection of cracked and uncracked pre-stressed concrete members as
per IS code.
4. Learn to design the prestressed concrete flexural members as per IS1343.
5. Understand to analyze and design for shear & anchorage zone in prestressed concrete beams
6. Gain knowledge the principle of continuous beams and apply in the design of prestressed concrete continuous
beams.
7. Analyze and design of compression and tension members.
8. Design prestressed concrete water tanks and pipes.
9. Gain knowledge to analyze and behavior of prestressed concrete composite beams under varying loads.
10. Acquire ability to analyze for stresses and ultimate strength of prestressed composite beams and partial
prestressing.
Text books :
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Krishna Raju, N., Prestressed Concrete, Tata Mc Graw Hill Publishing Company,Ltd. New Delhi, 2012.
Fifth Edition.
Rajagopalan, N., Prestressed Concrete, Narosa Publishing House, NewDelhi, 2013. Second Edition.

References :
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Sinha N C and Roy S K., Fundamentals of Prestressed Concrete, S Chand & Co, 2011. Third Edition.
Lin ,T Y and Ned H Burns., Design of Prestressed Concrete Structures, John Wiley Sons, NewYork,
2010. Third Edition.
Praveen Nagarajan., Prestressed Concrete Design, Pearson Publisher., India, First Edition, 2013.
Edward G Nawy, Prestressed Concrete, A Fundamental Approach, 3rd Edition, Prentice Hall, Upper
Saddle river, NewJersy, 2000.

K.S.R. COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING (Autonomous)


SEMESTER VIII
12CE4814
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Objective(s): To understand the principle of Town Planning and surveys with requirements of housing,
slums, Public buildings, parks and play grounds.Preparation of Master plan and Re-planning of existing Towns.
To Knows about Building bye laws and other miscellaneous topics.
UNIT - I
TOWN PLANNING AND SURVEYS
09 Hrs
Town planning principles: General-evolution of planning-objects of town planning-Economic justification for
town planning-principles of Town planning-Necessity of town planning-origin of towns-growth of towns-stages in
town development-personality of town-Distribution of land uses- Forms of planning-site for an ideal TownRequirements of new Towns-Planning of the modern Town-Powers required for enforce T.P. schemes-cost of
Town planning-present position of Town Planning in India..
UNIT - II
HOUSING
09 Hrs
Housing: General-Importance of housing-Demand for houses-Building site-Requirements of residential
buildings-Classification of residential buildings-Design of residential areas-Rural Housing-Agencies for housingInvestment in housing- HUDCO- CIDCO- Housing problem in India.
UNIT - III
PUBLIC BUILDINGS, PARKS AND PLAY GROUNDS.
09 Hrs
Public buildings: General - Location of Public Buildings Classification of public Buildings - Principles of
design of public buildings - Town centres - Grouping of public buildings - Civic aesthetics
Parks and play grounds: General-Types of recreation-Location of urban green spaces-classification of parkspark systems-park design-Finance of parks-parkways-playgrounds-space standards- Landscape architecture.
UNIT - IV
ROADS AND TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT
09 Hrs
Urban roads: General-Objects- Requirements of good city road-Factors to be considered-Classification of
urban roads-Types of street systems-Through and By-pass roads-Outer and inner ring roads-ExpresswaysFreeways-Precincts-Road aesthetics.
UNIT - V
BUILDING BYE LAWS
09 Hrs
Building bye-laws: General- Objects of bye-laws-importance of bye-laws-Function of local authorityResponsibility of owner-Applicability of bye-laws-set-back-Light plane-Floor space index- Off-street parking-Fire
protection-Minimum plot sizes-Some other terms-Principles underlying building bye-laws-Building bye-laws for
residential area of a typical town planning scheme-Building bye-laws-Development control rules- General rules
of metropolitan Area-CMDA rules.
Total hours: 45
Text books :
1
Rangwala Town Planning,Charotar Publishing House,1999.
2

Hirasakar G. K., Fundamentals of Town Planning Dhanpat Rai Publications, 2012

References :
1. Haverfield F. , Ancient Town-Planning Rarebooksclub.com, 2012
2.
3.
4.

Thomas L. Daniels, John W. Keller, Mark B. Lapping The Small Town PlanningAmerican Planning
Association, 2007
Binode Behari Dutt Town planning in ancient India Neha Publishers & Distributors, 2009.
Andrew Blowers Town Planning Into the 21st Century Routledge, 1998.

K.S.R. COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING (Autonomous)


SEMESTER VIII
12CE4815

PRINCIPLES OF ARCHITECTURE(ELECTIVE)

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Objective(s):
This subject will enable students to have a clear understanding of the building architecture like
planning, design, elevation, aesthetics view and Interior design. Moreover students will gain some basic
knowledge on building architecture.
UNIT - I
DEFINITIONS AND FUNDAMENTALS OF ARCHITECTURE
09 Hrs
Architect and Civil engineer-Definitions - Architecture- Aesthetic- Planning - Designing- Creating- Erecting
Constructing - Executing-Integrated approach in the design of building- Construction to architecture-History of
designed architecture - Understanding Basic Elements or Primary Elements - Form-Ordering Principles of
Design
UNIT - II
AESTHETIC COMPONENTS OF DESIGN
09 Hrs
Proportion - Balance-Symmetry - Rhythm-Scale-Unity - A Guide for Understanding Architecture-Building
Design Guidelines
UNIT - III
AESTHETIC RELATIONSHIPS AND IMPACT
09 Hrs
Character-Defining Features- Style - Realization of Character and Style in Traditional Architecture - Egyptian
Architecture - West Asiatic Architecture - Greek architecture) - Roman Architecture - Early Christian
Architecture - Byzantine Architecture - Romanesque architecture - Gothic architecture - Indian architecture
-Renaissance architecture - Modern architecture Harmony Contrast - Dominance / Emphasis / Focal Point
UNIT - IV
FACTORS IN ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN
Integration of Aesthetics and Function - Analysis of Interaction between aesthetics and function - Factors to be
considered in architectural design-Site Planning-Circulation-Anthropometry and Space Standards-Space
planning- Landscape Architecture - Climatic Responsive Design- Layout Concepts - Building Byelaws - Building
Services - Safety in Buildings
UNIT - V
MODERN ARCHITECTURE
Theme and Philosophy of Ludwig Mies Van Der Rohe, Le Corbusier, Frank Lloyd Wright, Louis Isadore
Kahn,Balkrishna Vithaldas Doshi , Charles Correa Case Studies.

09 Hrs

Total hours: 45
Text book
Francis D.K. Ching., Architecture-Form, Space and Order, Van Nostrand Reinhold Company, New
York, 2007.
Hirasakar G. K., The Great Ages of World Architecture 20th Edition 22nd Edition, Dhanpat Rai
2.
Publications (2013).
References :
Paul Alan Johnson., The Theory of Architecture Concepts and themes, Van Nostrand Reinhold Co.,
1.
New York, 1994.
Yatin Pandya, Elements of Space making, Mapin 2007.
2.
3.
Peter Gossel., Modern Architecture A-Z Taschen publisher (2010) .
Sir Banister Fletcher, A History of Architecture, CBS Publications (Indian Edition), 1999.
4.
1.

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