Syllabus for M. TECH.

(Structural Engineering)

UNIT-I

Concept ofstress and strain, Elastic constants and Principal Stresses. Shear force and Bending Moment Diagram for beams and
Frames. Torsion of Shafts, Simple Theory of Bending, Shearing Stress in Beams, Deflection ofBeams.

Columns and Struts: Effective length, Euler's and Rankine's Theory

UNIT-2

Static and Kinematic Indeterminacy, Analysis of Indeterminate Structures by Different Methods, Influence Line diagram for
Beams and Trusses.
Betti's Law and Maxwell's Law of Reciprocal Deflection, Analysis of Two and Three Hinged Arches.

Matrix methods for Analysis ofBeams and Trusses.

UNIT-3

Properties of Fresh and Hardened Concrete.

Design Philosophies, Design of Beams and Slabs, Flexural and Anchorage Bond Stresses.
Design of axially and eccentrically Loaded Columns and their Foundation.
Pre-stressed Concrete: Methods and System of pre-stressing, Losses in Pre-stress, Analysis and Design of Simple Pre-stressed
Sections.

UNIT-4

Origin and Fonmation of Soils, Classification of soils, Permeability of soils, Seepage nets, Compaction and Consolidation ofsoil.

Stress distribution, Shear strength, Lateral Earth Pressure, Stability of slopes.

Bearing Capacity of soil, Types of Foundation- Shallow and Deep Foundation.

UNIT-5

Basic of Plastic Analysis, Application of Static and Kinematics theorem o f Plastic Analysis ofBeams and Frames.
Rolled Steel Sections, Bolted and Welded connections.
Design ofTension and Compression Members, Beams, Plate Girder and Trusses.