Scheme and Syllabus of M.tech. Geotechnical Engineering - KTU, Thrissur, Cluster

KERALA TECHNOLOGICAL
UNIVERSITY
(THRISSUR CLUSTER - 07)
SCHEME AND SYLLABI
of
M. TECH.
in
GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERING
OFFERING DEPARTMENT
CIVIL ENGINEERING
CLUSTER LEVEL GRADUATE PROGRAM COMMITTEE
1. Dr Devdas Menon, Professor, IIT Madras, Chennai Chairman
2 Principal, Government Engineering College Trichur, Thrissur Convener
Principal, AXIS College of Engineering & Technology, East

3 Member
Kodaly, Murikkingal, Thrissur
Principal, IES College of Engineering, Chittilappilly,

4 Member
Thrissur
5 Principal, MET'S School of Engineering, Mala, Thrissur Member
Principal, Royal College of Engineering & Technology,

6 Member
Akkikkavu, Thrissur
Principal, Vidya Academy of Science & Technology,

7 Member
Thalakkottukara, Thrissur
Principal, Thejus Engineering College, Vellarakkad,

8 Member
Erumappetty, Thrissur
Principal, Universal Engineering College, Vallivattom,

9 Member
Konathakunnu, Thrissur
Principal, Sahrdaya College of Engineering & Technology,

10 Member
Kodakara, Thrissur
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CERTIFICATE
This is to certify that
1. The scheme and syllabi are prepared in accordance with the regulation and
guidelines issued by the KTU from time to time and also as per the decisions made
in the CGPC meetings.
2. The suggestions/modifications suggested while presenting the scheme and syllabi
before CGPC on 25.6.2015 have been incorporated.
3. There is no discrepancy among the soft copy in MS word format, PDF and hard
copy of the syllabi submitted to the CGPC.
4. The document has been verified by all the constituent colleges.
Coordinator in charge of syllabus revision of the programme
Mr. Sandeep M. N.,

PG Programme Co-ordinator,
IES College of Engineering,
Chittilappilly.
Principal of the lead college
Dr.V. Jayaraman,
Principal,
IES College of Engineering,
Chittilappilly.
Principals of the colleges in which the programme is offered
No Name of the college Principal’s Name Signature

1 IES College of Engineering Dr. V. Jayaraman
2 Thejus Engineering College Dr. K. Satheesh Kumar
Date: 8th July 2015 Chairman

Place: Thrissur
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Scheme for M. Tech. Programme in
Geotechnical Engineering
Semester I (Credits - 21)
Hours / End Semester

Week Internal Exam
Exam Course No: Subject Name Duration Credits
L T P Marks Marks
Slot (hrs)
Advanced
A 07MA6003 Engineering 4 0 0 40 60 3 4
Mathematics
Advanced Soil
B 07CE6203 4 0 0 40 60 3 4
Mechanics
Finite Element
C 07CE6205 4 0 0 40 60 3 4
Analysis
Advanced
D 07CE6207 Foundation 3 0 0 40 60 3 3
Engineering
E 07CE62XX Elective I 3 0 0 40 60 3 3
Research
07GN6001 0 2 0 100 - - 2
Methodology
Advanced
07CE6211 Geotechnical 0 0 2 100 - - 1
Laboratory
Introduction to
07CE6213 0 0 1 - - - -
Seminar
Departmental
- - - 7 - - - -
Assistance
Total 18 2 10 21
ELECTIVE I
07CE6209 Soil Exploration and Field Testing

07CE6219 Ground Improvement
07CE6229 Pavement Analysis and Design
1
Semester II (Credits - 21)
End Semester
Hours /
Exam Internal Exam
Course No: Subject Name Week Credits
Slot marks Duration
Marks
L T P (hrs)
Pile
A 07CE6202 Foundations- 4 0 0 40 60 3 4
Analysis and
Design
Structural Design
B 07CE6204 of Foundations 3 0 0 40 60 3 3
& Retaining
Structures
Soil Dynamics & 3

C 07CE6206 Machine 3 0 0 40 60 3
Foundations
D 07CE62XX Elective II 3 0 0 40 60 3 3
E 07CE62XX Elective III 3 0 0 40 60 3 3
07CE6214 Seminar 0 0 2 100 - - 2
07CE6216 Mini Project 0 0 4 100 - - 2
07CE6218 Laboratory 0 0 2 100 - - 1
- Departmental - - 6 - - - -
Assistance
Total 16 0 14 21
ELECTIVE II
07CE6228 Applied Soil Mechanics

07CE6238 Rock Mechanics
07CE6248 Ground Water Hydrology
ELECTIVE III
07CE6212 Environmental Geotechnical Engineering

07CE6222 Reinforced Earth and Geotextiles
07CE6232 Stability Analysis of Slopes and Embankments
2
Semester III (Credits - 14)
Hours / End Semester

Exam Week Internal Exam
Credits
Slot Course No: Subject Name marks Duration
L T P Marks
(hrs)
A 07CE72XX Elective IV 3 0 0 40 60 3 3
B 07CE72XX Elective V 3 0 0 40 60 3 3
07CE7205 Seminar 0 0 2 100 - - 2
07CE7207 Project Phase – 1 0 0 16 50 - - 6
Departmental
- - - 6 - - - -
Assistance
Total 6 0 24 14
ELECTIVE IV
07CE7201 Forensic Geotechnical Engineering
07CE7211 Modern Techniques in Geotechnical Engineering
07CE7221 Modelling, Simulation and Computer Applications
ELECTIVE V
07CE7203 Earthquake Geotechnical Engineering
07CE7213 Shell Foundations
07CE7223 Geoinformatics
3
Semester IV (Credits - 12)
Hours/ Internal External

Exam Course Week Evaluation Evaluation
Subject Name Total Credits
Slot No:
L T P Guide EC EE VV
Project Phase
07CE7202 0 0 21 20 50 15 15 12
–2
Departmental
- - - 9 - - - - - -
Assistance
Total 30 70 30 100 12
NB: The student has to undertake departmental work assigned by HOD
EC - Evaluation Committee; EE - External Examiner; VV - Viva Voce
L-Lecture T-Tutorial P-Practical C-Credit
Internal continuous assessment:
Internal continuous assessment of theory course is in the form of periodical tests, assignments,
seminars or a combination of all whichever suit best. There will be minimum of two tests per
subject. The assessment details are to be announced to students’ right at the beginning of the
semester by the teacher.
End semester Examination for theory course: 60 marks
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SEMESTER I
07MA6003 ADVANCED ENGINEERING MATHEMATICS
Year - 2015
Prerequisite – Nil L-T-P-C
4-0-0-4
Course Objective:
To familiarize students in the field of differential equations and wave equations to solve
boundary value problems associated with engineering application and to expose the students to
various probability distribution techniques to enable them apply statistics in various areas of
geotechnical engineering like sampling, analysis, modeling etc.
Syllabus:
Special functions ,beta and gamma functions, Bessel functions, recurrence formulae; Integral
transforms, Laplace transforms, Fourier transforms, boundary value problems; Partial differential
equations, linear and non linear partial differential equations; One dimensional wave equation;
Probability distributions ,discrete and continuous distributions, binomial, Poisson, normal
distribution, gamma distribution, exponential distribution and Weibull distribution; Moments,
moment generating function, sampling distributions.
Course Outcomes:
Upon completion of the course students will be able to
 apply special functions and integral transforms in various engineering problems.
 formulate engineering problems into mathematical models using partial differential equations
and analyse their solutions.
 apply the tools of probability techniques and sampling distribution in the field of engineering.
References:
1. Ronald. N., Brace well – The Fourier Transform and its Applications – Tata McGraw Hill.
2. Johnson, R.A., Miller & Freud – Probability and Statistics for Engineers - Pearson
Education Asia 6th edition
3. Ramana, B.V.: Higher Engineering Mathematics – Tata McGraw Hill.
4. Grewal, B.S., Higher Engineering Mathematics – Khanna Publishers.
5. Raisinghania, M.D.: Ordinary and Partial differential Equations – S.Chand, India.
6. Babu Ram: Engineering Mathematics – Pearson education.
7. Moorthy, M.B.K., – Probability & Statistics, Second edition – SciTech Publications.
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COURSE PLAN
Contact Sem. Exam

Modules
Hours Marks %
Module :1
Special functions: Beta and Gamma functions, relation
between Beta and Gamma functions, Bessel functions, 9 15
Recurrence formulae, Generating functions and
orthogonality of Bessels function.
Module :2
Integral transforms: Laplace transforms, application to
9 15
differential equations, Fourier transforms, properties,
derivatives, boundary value problems.
FIRST INTERNAL TEST

Module :3
Four standard forms of non-linear partial differential
9 15
equations, linear homogeneous partial differential
equations with constant coefficients.
Module :4
One dimensional wave equation, D’Alembert’s solution of
one dimensional wave equation, derivation by the method 9 15
of separation of variables – problems, Laplace equation in
Cartesian, cylindrical and spherical coordinates.
SECOND INTERNAL TEST
Module :5
Probability distributions: Probability & random variables.
Discrete and Continuous distributions: Binomial
distribution, Poisson distribution, Geometric distribution, 10 20
uniform distribution, normal distribution, gamma
distribution, exponential distribution and Weibull
distribution.
Module :6
Moments, moment generating function, sampling
distributions, sampling distributions of standard means, chi-
square distribution, student’s t - distribution , F - 10 20
distribution, Point and Interval estimation, Testing of
hypothesis, Bivariate distributions Independence,
Correlation and Regression .
END SEMESTER EXAMINATION
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07CE6203 ADVANCED SOIL MECHANICS
Year - 2015
4-0-0-4
Course Objective:
To make students understand soil structure, stress-strain characteristics of soils, the mechanism
of failure, the factors that affects the shear strength and the various test procedures to
determine the shear strength. Also to impart knowledge about three dimensional consolidation,
secondary consolidation and basics of rheological models.
Syllabus:
Soil structures; Clay minerals, base exchange capacity; Compaction theories, Lambe’s compaction
theory, field compaction methods; Elastic theories; Boussinesque’s and Westergaard’s solutions;
Mohr diagram; Newmark’s chart; Testing of soils; Stress path; Pore pressure coefficient; Mohr-
coulomb equation; Critical state concept, Roscoe surface, Hvorslev surface; Introduction to
constitutive relationships of soils; Three dimensional consolidation; Rheology, Kelvin and Maxwell
models; Stability analysis of slopes,. Taylor stability number, Stability chart.
Course Outcomes:
 describe soil structures and clay mineralogy and their identifications.
 explain elastic theories and constitutive relationships for soils and apply the same in
solving various engineering problems.
 assess the shear strength of soil based on Mohr -Coulomb theory and critical state
concept and conduct different tests to find out shear strength of soil and interpret the
results for different conditions.
 describe three dimensional consolidation and rheological models for soil and
effectively use them to solve related engineering problems.
References:
1. Terzaghi, K., and Peck, R.B., “Soil Mechanics in Engineering Practice”, Asia Publishing House,
Bombay.
2. Terzaghi, K., “Theoretical Soil Mechanics, Wiley, New York.
3. Kurian, N.P., “Design of Foundation Systems – Principles and Practices”, 2nd Edition, New
Delhi, Narosa publishing House.
4. Ranjan, G., and Rao, A.S.R., “Basic and Applied Soil Mechanics”, 2nd Edition, New Age
International (P) Limited.
5. Das, M.B., “Advanced Soil Mechanics”, 2nd Edition, Taylor & Francis, New York.
6. Teng, W.C., ‘Foundation Design”, Prentice-Hall of India Pvt. Ltd., New Delhi.
7. Lambe, T.W., and Whitman, R.V., “Soil Mechanics”, John Wiley and Sons.
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COURSE PLAN
Contact Sem. Exam

Modules Hours Marks %
Module :1
Soil structures, types of bonds, important clay minerals,
atomic structure, Identification of clay minerals, Base 9 15
exchange capacity, Clay – water interaction, , Lambe’s
compaction theory, Field Compaction methods, Structural
and engineering properties of compacted soils.
Module :2
Elastic theories – stress- strain relationship, principal
stresses and strains, Mohr diagram, Stresses due to 9 15
distributed line loads, concentrated force, Boussinesque’s
and Westergaard’s solutions, isobar diagram, influence
diagram, Newmark’s chart.
FIRST INTERNAL TEST
Module :3
Testing of soils- Direct shear, Triaxial, UCC, Shear strength
parameters of saturated cohesionless and cohesive soils. 10 15
Pore pressure coefficient, concept of stress path. Mohr-
coulomb equation, Modified Mohr-coulomb equation.
Module :4
Critical state – Critical state line, Roscoe surface, Behaviour
of over consolidated samples, Hvorslev surface. 10 15
Introduction to constitutive relationships of soils- Mohr-
Coulomb model, Duncan and Chang model, Cam clay
model, Drucker and Prager Model.
Module :5
Three dimensional consolidation, sand drains, secondary
9 20
consolidation, Rheology – Introduction to basic rheological
models - Kelvin and Maxwell models distribution.
Module :6
Stability analysis of slopes – Swedish slip circle method, 9 20
Friction circle method, Bishop method of stability analysis,
Taylor stability number, Stability chart.
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07CE6205 FINITE ELEMENT ANALYSIS
Year - 2015
4-0-0-4
Course Objective:
To make students appreciate the basic concepts, principles and other formulations in finite
element method and its application in geotechnical engineering.
Syllabus:
Introduction to the finite element method, basic equations of elasticity, general procedure of
finite element analysis, concept of nodes and elements; Energy principles, stationary principles,
Rayleigh-Ritz Method; Co-ordinate systems, global, local and natural co-ordinates; Shape
functions, Lagrangian and Hermition interpolation ; Formulation of stiffness matrix, properties,
plane stress and plane strain problems; Isoparametric elements, validity of isoparametric
elements ,numerical integration by Gauss quadrature; Storage schemes; Plate bending elements;
Shell elements; FEA in structural dynamics ; Introduction to formulation of mass and damping
matrices ;Soil-structure interaction.
Course Outcomes:
 describe basics of finite element method and its applications.
 evaluate energy principles, shape functions and coordinate systems.
 formulate stiffness matrix and use isoparametric elements to solve problems.
 assess the use of plate bending elements and shell elements to model and solve
engineering problems and conduct contact modelling for practical applications.
References:
1. Bathe, K.J., “Finite Element Procedures in Engineering Analysis”, Prentice Hall, Prentice-Hall
of India Pvt. Ltd., New Delhi.
2. Cook, R.D., “Concepts and applications of finite element analysis”, John Wiley and Sons.
3. Desai, C.S. and Abel, J.F., “Introduction to the Finite Element Method” CBS Publishers, New
Delhi.
4. Deb, D., “Finite Element Methods- Concepts and Application in Geomechanics”, PHI
Learning Pvt. Ltd.
5. Zienkiewicz, O.C. and Taylor, R.L., “Finite Element Method”, (4th edition) McGraw-Hill,
London, U.K.
6. Krishnamoorthy C. S., “Finite Element Analysis- Theory and Programming”, Tata McGraw Hill
Publishing Company Limited, New Delhi.
7. Logan.D.L., “A first Course in the Finite Element Method”, CL Engineering
8. Rajasekaran, S., “Finite Element Analysis”, S. Chand Publishers
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COURSE PLAN
Contact Sem. Exam

Modules
Hours Marks %
Module :1
Introduction – the finite element method – historical
development – advantages, basic equations of elasticity –
strain-displacement relations – theory of stress and
deformation, general procedure of finite element analysis,
displacement approach, concept of nodes and elements – 9 15
aspect ratio.
Energy principles - stationary principles, Principle of
stationary potential energy- Potential energy of an elastic
body - Rayleigh-Ritz Method - Finite element form of
Rayleigh-Ritz method.
Module :2
Co-ordinate systems – global, local and natural co-ordinates
– co ordinate transformation.
Shape functions – Lagrangian and Hermition interpolation 9 15
for one and two dimensional elements - shape functions for
C0 and C1 elements - convergence criteria – conforming and
non-conforming elements - patch test.
FIRST INTERNAL TEST
Module :3
Formulation of stiffness matrix – bar element - beam
element - plane stress and plane strain problems - triangular
elements, Accuracy and mesh locking aspects in plane stress 10 15
and plane strain analyses – properties of stiffness matrix -
consistent element nodal load vector and boundary
conditions.
Module :4
Isoparametric elements – introduction – isoparametric bar
element - two dimensional isoparametric elements - bilinear
quadrilateral element – quadratic quadrilaterals-
construction of stiffness matrix for isoparametric elements 10 15
validity of isoparametric elements - Numerical integration
by Gauss quadrature Storage schemes- conservation of
computer storage - different methods, node numbering to
exploit matrix sparsity.
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Module :5
Plate bending elements- Kirchoff theory – Rectangular plate
elements – refined quadrilateral element – shear
deformation in plates - Mindlin’s theory –plate 4 and plate 8
elements- shear locking problems - selective and reduced
integration – spurious modes 9 20
Shell elements – thin and thick shell - introduction to flat
plate and curved elements
FEA in structural dynamics – dynamic equation for single
degree of freedom system –
Introduction to formulation of mass and damping matrices –
lumped mass and consistent mass.
Module :6
Soil-structure interaction – introduction to contact
modelling- interface elements- stress, strain and stiffness 9 20
matrices of interface elements- application of interface
elements. Modelling of unbounded media and singularities -
infinite elements – singularities in one and two dimensions.
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07CE6207 ADVANCED FOUNDATION ENGINEERING
Year - 2015
3-0-0-3
Course Objective:
To familiarize students with different types of foundations, analysis and geotechnical design of
shallow foundations, pile foundations, caissons and well foundations. Also to acquaint students
with foundations provided in various soil conditions, flexible analysis and soil-structure
interaction models.
Syllabus:
Foundation classification; Shallow foundations; Ultimate and allowable bearing capacity;

Computation of bearing capacity by Terzaghi, Meyerhoff, Hansen and IS Code; Bearing capacity of
footings on layered soils; Computation of settlements, elastic settlement, consolidation
settlement; Method of proportioning footings for equal settlement; Pile foundations; Piers in
clays and sand; Foundations on expansive soils; Design and construction aspects of caissons and
well foundations; Soil structure interaction; Contact Pressure using theory of Elasticity and Sub
grade reaction; Experimental Determination of Sub grade Modulus; Soil-structure interaction
models , Winkler, Pasternak, Hetenyi and Filonenko-Borodich.
Course Outcomes:
 describe and compute bearing capacity of foundations using different methods.
 compute elastic ,consolidation and differential settlement of foundations using various
methods.
 describe pile foundations, caissons and well foundations and design caissons and well
foundations.
 describe soil structure interaction and apply soil structure interaction models for different
field conditions.
References:
1. Nainan P Kurian “Design Of Foundation Systems: Principles And Practices” Narosa
publish House New Delhi
2. Joseph E. Bowles, “Foundation Analysis and Design” McGraw-Hill.
3. Berlinov M., “Foundation Analysis and Design” Mir.
4. Leonards G. A., “Foundation Engineering” Mc Graw Hill, NY.
5. Brahman S. P., “ Foundation Engineering” Tata Mc Graw Hill Publishing House , New Delhi
6. Peck, R.B., Hanson, W.E. and Thornburn, T.H., “Foundation Engineering”, 2nd Edition,
Wiley Eastern Ltd., New York.
7. Teng, W.C., “Foundation Design”, Prentice-Hall of India (Pvt) Ltd., New Delhi.
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8. Tomlinson, M.J., “Foundation Design and Construction”, 5th Edition, English Language
Book Society, Longman Group Ltd., Singapore, 1986.
9. Nayak, N.V., “Foundation Design Manual for Practicing Engineers and Civil Engineering
Students”, Dhanpat Rai and Sons, New York.
10. Winterkorn, H.F. and Fang, H., “Foundation Engineering Handbook”, Van Nostrand
Reinhold Company, New York.
11. Robert W. Day: “Foundation Engineering Handbook” Mc Graw Hill.
12. IS: 6403 “Code of Practice for Determination of Bearing Capacity of Shallow
Foundations”, Bureau of Indian Standards, New Delhi.
13. IS: 2911 (Part 1) Section 1 to 4 “Code of Practice for Design and Construction of Pile
14. IS: 8009 (Part I & II) “Code of Practice for Calculation of Settlements of Foundations”,
Bureau of Indian Standards, New Delhi.
COURSE PLAN
Contact Sem. Exam

Modules
Hours Marks %
Module :1
Foundation classification; Selection of foundations; Shallow
foundations,-types of failure, Ultimate and allowable
bearing capacity, Computation of bearing capacity – 7 15
Methods by Terzaghi, Meyerhoff, Hansen and IS Code,
Effect of water table, eccentricity and inclination of loading
on bearing capacity.
Module :2
Bearing capacity of footings on layered soils - Correlation
of bearing capacity from penetration test data. 7 15
Computation of settlements – elastic settlement, Flexible
and rigid foundations, settlement of foundations on
saturated clay and sand.
FIRST INTERNAL TEST
Module :3
Consolidation settlement – Primary and secondary
consolidation settlement, Differential settlement, Method 7 15
of proportioning footings for equal settlement , Mat
foundation, Modulus of subgrade reaction.
Module :4
Pile foundations, Classification of pile foundation, Piers in
clays and sand, Foundations on expansive soils, analysis of 7 15
under reamed piles. Precautions to be taken while
constructing foundations on laterites, fills and rock.
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Module :5
Caissons and well foundations – design aspects of caissons,
open caissons, pneumatic caissons, floating caissons, well 6 20
foundations, monoliths, design and construction aspects of
well foundations.
Module :6
Soil structure interaction and 'flexible' approach to the
design of foundations, Contact Pressure – from theory of
Elasticity and Sub grade reaction, Experimental 8 20
Determination of Sub grade Modulus. Introduction to Soil-
structure interaction models - Winkler, Pasternak, Hetenyi
and Filonenko-Borodich.
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07CE6209 SOIL EXPLORATION AND FIELD TESTING
Year - 2015
3-0-0-3
Course Objective:
To familiarize the students with principles of exploration, geophysical methods, modern methods
of drilling, sampling and offshore investigation, instrumentation.
Syllabus:
Principles of exploration; Drilling methods; Exploration Techniques; Stabilization of boreholes

Geophysical Methods; Field tests, penetration tests, plate load test, field vane shear, In-situ shear
and bore hole shear test, pressure meter test, field permeability test, data interpretation; Soil
Sampling, disturbed and undisturbed soil sampling, types of samplers, design criteria;
Preservation and handling of samples; Bore logs; Site Investigation reports; Case studies;
Investigation below sea/river bed, offshore exploration, offshore soil sampling.; Instrumentation in
soil engineering, strain gauges, load cells, earth pressure cells, piezometers , slope indicators,
inclinometer.
Course Outcomes:
 Identify the procedure, applicability and limitations of various geotechnical investigation

method and field tests.
 plan geotechnical investigation programme, prepare and interpret borelog and
soil investigation report.
 evaluate different sampling methods used in geotechnical investigation.
 explain offshore exploration techniques and instrumentation used in soil engineering.
References:
1. Bowles, J.E., “Physical and Geotechnical Properties of Soils”, McGraw-Hill Book Company.
2. Bowles, J.E., “Foundation Analysis and Design”, McGraw-Hill New York, N.Y., USA.
3. Dunnicliff, J. and Green, G.E., “Geotechnical Instrumentation for Monitoring Field
Performance”, John Wiley & Sons, New York, N.Y., USA.
4. Gopal Ranjan and Rao, A.S.R., “Basic and Applied Soil Mechanics”, Wiley Eastern Limited,
New Delhi.
5. Lunne, T., Robertson, P.K. and Powell, J.J.M., “Cone Penetration Testing in Geotechnical
Practice”, Blackie Academic & Professional, London.
6. Pansu M, Gautheyrou J., Loyer J. Y., “Soil Analysis” Taylor and Francis
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7. Burt G. Look “Handbook of Geotechnical Investigation and Design Tables Taylor &
Francis Group
8. Roy E. Hunt “Geotechnical Engineering Investigation handbook” CRC Press
9. Ulrich Smotczyk “Geotechnical Engineering Handbook Vol 1, 2 & 3 “Wiley Publications
COURSE PLAN
Contact Sem. Exam

Modules
Hours Marks %
Module :1
Principles of exploration; Modern methods of boring and
drilling, exploration Techniques, non-displacement and 7 15
displacement methods, drilling in difficult subsoil
conditions, stabilization of boreholes
Geophysical Methods – electrical method, seismic method.
Module :2
Field tests, penetration tests, procedures and methods,
data interpretation, field vane shear, In-situ shear and bore 7 15
hole shear test, pressure meter test, utility, correction and
data interpretation, plate load test–monotonic and cyclic;
field permeability test.
FIRST INTERNAL TEST
Module :3
Soil Sampling - disturbed and undisturbed soil sampling 7 15
advanced sampling techniques, types of samplers, design
criteria for samplers.
Module :4
Preservation and handling of samples. Bore logs, Site 7 15
Investigation reports, case studies.
Module :5
Investigation below sea/river bed - methods and 7 20
equipments – interpretation of offshore exploration,
offshore soil sampling.
Module :6
Instrumentation in soil engineering - strain gauges -
resistance and inductance type - load cells, earth pressure 7 20
cells - settlement and heave gauges - piezometers and
slope indicators - inclinometer.
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07CE6219 GROUND IMPROVEMENT
Year - 2015
3-0-0-3
Course Objective:
To enable students to identify problematic soils and their associated issues, propose suitable
remedial techniques and design.
Syllabus:
Introduction to ground improvement; Objectives and classification of ground modification

techniques; Mechanical Modification; Deep Compaction, Dynamic compaction, Vibro compaction,;
Hydraulic Modification; Vertical Drains and Preloading; Vacuum preloading; Electrokinetic
dewatering, electrosmosis; Modification by inclusions and confinement; Soil nailing; Components
and design of anchors ; Chemical methods, grouting; Stabilisation using admixtures, lime, Calcium
and Sodium Chloride, cement; Thermal methods, Stabilisation by heating and freezing; Expansive
Soil, cohesive non swelling layer, prewetting.
Course Outcomes:
 explain the need and objectives of ground improvement techniques.
 differentiate ground improvement methods based on mechanical modification and
hydraulic modification.
 compare ground improvement methods based on inclusion, chemical and thermal methods.
 choose and recommend effective ground improvement technique based on field
conditions.
References:
1. Mosely, M.P. “Ground Improvement”, Blackie Academic and Professional.

2. Raj, P. Purushothama, “Ground Improvement Techniques”, Laxmi Publications, New
Delhi.
3. US Army Corps of Engineers “Guidelines on Ground improvement for Structures and
Facilities”.
4. FHWA manuals
a. Design and Construction of Stone Columns, Volume 1 ,1983 , FHWA-RD-83-026
b. Design and Construction of Stone Columns, Volume 2, 1983, FHWA-RD-83-027
c. Manual for Design & Construction of Soil Nail Walls, 1999, FHWA-SA-96-069R.
d. Permanent Ground Anchors, Volume 1, Final Report 1991 FHWA-DP-90-068
e. Permanent Ground Anchors, Volume 2, Field Demonstration Project
Summaries 1991, FHWA-DP-90-068.
f. Prefabricated Vertical Drains, Volume 1, 1986, FHWA-RD-86-168.
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COURSE PLAN
Contact Sem. Exam

Modules
Hours Marks %
Module :1
Introduction: The need for engineered ground
improvement in Geotechnical Engineering, Traditional
objectives and classification of Ground modification
7 15
techniques, Mechanical Modification- Methods of
compaction, Shallow compaction techniques, Deep
Compaction, Dynamic compaction, Vibro compaction,
compaction control tests.
Module :2
Hydraulic Modification-Ground water lowering by well
points, deep wells, Vertical Drains and Preloading: Method
of providing vertical drainage, preloading without vertical 7 15
drains, vacuum preloading, electrokinetic dewatering –
basic concepts, electrosmosis, practical aspects of
electrosmosis.
FIRST INTERNAL TEST
Module :3
Modification by inclusions and confinement-Granular
Piles/Stone columns: Introduction-Methods of Construction- 7 15
Ultimate Load Carrying Capacity of Stone Column/Stone
Column Groups-Settlement Analysis.
Module :4
Soil nailing: Introduction-Components-Construction
7 15
Sequences-Failure-Design of Nail Wall System.
Anchors: Introduction-Components-Design of Anchors.
Module :5
Chemical methods: Grouting-Techniques-Grout
Characteristics-Equipments-Injection Method-Monitoring.
Modification by admixtures: Stabilisation Using Lime,
7 20
Calcium and Sodium Chloride, Cement.
Thermal methods: Stabilisation by heating, Soil Freezing,
Area of Application, Cooling by Liquid Nitrogen/by Brine,
Advantages & Disadvantages.
Module :6
Expansive Soil: Identification of Expansive Soil-Problems
Associated With Expansive Soil-Introduction to CNS
7 20
(Cohesive Non Swelling) Layer-Treatment by Chemical
Additives, Prewetting, Soil Replacement with Compaction
Control, Moisture Control, Surcharge Loading.
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07CE6229 PAVEMENT ANALYSIS AND DESIGN
Year - 2015
3-0-0-3
Course Objective:
To train students in assessment of aspects influencing pavement behaviour and to train them in
analysis, design of rigid and flexible pavements for different serviceability conditions.
Syllabus:
Types and component parts of pavements; Factors affecting design and performance of
pavements; Reliability concepts as applicable for pavements, probabilistic method, methods
based on ESAL and different Axle Load; Stresses and strains in flexible pavements, use of
Boussinesq's equations, Burmister's two layer and three layer theories; Equivalent single wheel
load; Flexible pavement design methods, AASHTO, Asphalt Institute, Shell , design methods, IRC
method of pavement design; Stresses in rigid pavements, Westergaard's equations; Rigid
pavement design, design of joints, reinforcements.
Course Outcomes:
 explain the types, components and performance of pavement system.
 describe and apply reliability concept for pavement analysis and design.
 compute stress and strain developed in pavements in different conditions.
 design flexible and rigid pavements.
References:
1. Yoder and Witczak “Principles of Pavement Design “John Wiley and sons
2. Huang H Yang “ Pavement Analysis and Design “ Pearson Prentice Hall
3. Khanna S. K. And Justo C. E. G., “Highway Engineering “Nemchand and Bros.
4. Kadiyali L. R., “Principles of Highway Engineering” Khanna Publishers New Delhi.
5. Rajib B. Mallick , Tahar El Korchi “ Pavement Engineering – Principles and Practice “ CRC
Press
6. Papagiannakis A. T., Masad E. A., “ Pavement Design and Materials “ John Wiley and Sons
7. Clifford Richardson, “The Modern Asphalt Pavement”, Nabu Press.
8. IRC 37 – 2001 “Guidelines for Design of Flexible Pavements”, Indian Roads Congress, New
Delhi.
9. IRC 58 – 2002 “Guidelines for Design of Rigid Pavements”, Indian Roads Congress, New
Delhi.
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COURSE PLAN
Contact Sem. Exam

Modules
Hours Marks %
Module :1
Introduction: Historical developments in pavement
engineering, Types and component parts of pavements, 7 15
Factors affecting design and performance of pavements.
Highway and airport pavements.
Module :2
Reliability concepts as applicable for flexible and rigid
7 15
pavement – Statistical concepts, Probabilistic methods-
Methods based on ESAL and different Axle Load.
FIRST INTERNAL TEST
Module :3
Stresses and strains in flexible pavements: Stresses and
strains in an infinite elastic half space – use of Boussinesq's
equations - Burmister's two layer and three layer theories; 7 15
Wheel load stresses, various factors in traffic wheel loads;
Equivalent single wheel load of multiple wheels. Repeated
loads and EWL factors
Module :4
Flexible pavement design methods for highways and airports:
Empirical, semi-empirical and theoretical approaches;
Development, principle, design steps of the different 7 15
pavement design methods including AASHTO, Asphalt
Institute, Shell Methods. IRC method of pavement design.
Use of software for stress analysis.
Module :5
Stresses in rigid pavements: Types of stresses and causes;
Introduction to Westergaard's equations for calculation of
stresses in rigid pavement due to the influence of traffic and 7 20
temperature; Considerations in rigid pavement analysis,
EWL; wheel load stresses, warping stresses, frictional
stresses, combined stresses.
Module :6
Rigid pavement design: Design of cement concrete pavement
7 20
for highways and runways; Design of joints, reinforcements,
tie bars, dowel bars. IRC method of design.
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07GN6001 RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
Year - 2015
0-2-0-2
Course Objectives:
The main objective of the course is to provide a familiarization with research methodology and to
induct the student into the overall research process and methodologies. This course addresses:
 The scientific research process and the various steps involved

 Formulation of research problem and research design
 Thesis preparation and presentation.
 Research proposals, publications and ethics
 Important research methods in engineering
As a tutorial type course, this course is expected to be more learner centric and active
involvement from the learners are expected which encourages self study and group discussions.
The faculty mainly performs a facilitator’s role.
Syllabus:
Overview of research methodology - Research process, scientific method, research design

process.
Research Problem and Design - Formulation of research task, literature review, web as a source,
problem solving approaches, experimental research, and ex post facto research.
Thesis writing, reporting and presentation -Interpretation and report writing, principles of thesis
writing- format of reporting, oral presentation.
Research proposals, publications and ethics - Research proposals, research paper writing,
considerations in publishing, citation, plagiarism and intellectual property rights.
Research methods – Modelling and Simulation, mathematical modeling, graphs, heuristic
optimization, simulation modeling, measurement design, validity, reliability, scaling, sample
design, data collection methods and data analysis
Course Outcomes:
At the end of course, the student will be able to:

 Discuss research methodology concepts, research problems, research designs, thesis
preparations, publications and research methods.
 Analyze and evaluate research works and to formulate a research problem to pursue
research
 Prepare a thesis or a technical paper, and present or publish them
 Apply the various research methods followed in engineering research for formulation and
design of own research problems and to utilize them in their research project.
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Reference
1. C. R. Kothari, Research Methodology, Methods and Techniques, New Age International

Publishers
2. K. N. Krishnaswamy, Appa Iyer Sivakumar, M. Mathirajan, Management Research
Methodology, Integration of principles, Methods and Techniques, Pearson Education
3. R. Panneerselvam, Research Methodology, PHI Learning
4. Deepak Chawla, Meena Sondhi, Research Methodology–concepts & cases, Vikas Publg
House
5. J.W Bames, Statistical Analysis for Engineers and Scientists, McGraw Hill, N.York
6. Schank Fr., Theories of Engineering Experiments, Tata Mc Graw Hill Publication.
7. Willktnsion K. L, Bhandarkar P. L, Formulation of Hypothesis, Himalaya Publication.
8. Fred M Kerlinger , Research Methodology
9. Ranjit Kumar, Research Methodology – A step by step guide for beginners, Pearson
Education
10. John W Best, James V Kahan – Research in Education , PHI Learning
11. Donald R. Cooper, Pamela S. Schindler, Business Research Methods, 8/e, Tata McGraw-
Hill Co Ltd
12. Sinha, S.C. and Dhiman, A.K., 2002. Research Methodology, Ess Ess Publications. 2
volumes
13. Trochim, W.M.K., 2005. Research Methods: the concise knowledge base, Atomic Dog
Publishing. 270p.
14. Coley, S.M. and Scheinberg, C. A., 1990, "Proposal Writing", Sage Publications.
15. Day, R.A., 1992.How to Write and Publish a Scientific Paper, Cambridge University Press.
16. Fink, A., 2009. Conducting Research Literature Reviews: From the Internet to Paper. Sage
Publications
17. Donald H.McBurney, Research Methods, 5th Edition, Thomson Learning, ISBN:81-315-
0047- 0,2006
18. Garg, B.L., Karadia, R., Agarwal, F. and Agarwal, U.K., 2002. An introduction to Research
Methodology, RBSA Publishers..
19. Wadehra, B.L. 2000. Law relating to patents, trademarks, copyright designs and
geographical indications. Universal Law Publishing
20. Carlos, C.M., 2000. Intellectual property rights, the WTO and developing countries: the
TRIPS agreement and policy options. Zed Books, New York.
21. Additional suitable web resources
22. Guidelines related to conference and journal publications
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COURSE PLAN
Contact Internal. Exam

Modules
Hours Marks %
Module 1 Overview of Research Methodology

Research concepts – meaning – objectives – motivation -
types of research –research process – criteria for good
5 10%
research – problems encountered by Indian researchers -
scientific method - research design process – decisional
research.
Module 2 Research Problem and Design
Formulation of research task – literature review – methods
– primary and secondary sources – web as a source –
browsing tools -formulation of research problems –
exploration - hypothesis generation - problem solving 5 10%
approaches-introduction to TRIZ(TIPS)- experimental
research – principles -Laboratory experiment -
experimental designs - ex post facto research - qualitative
research.
FIRST INTERNAL TEST
Module 3 Thesis writing, reporting and presentation
Interpretation and report writing – techniques of
interpretation – precautions in interpretation – significance
of report writing – principles of thesis writing- format of
reporting - different steps in report writing – layout and 4 10%
mechanics of research report - references – tables – figures
– conclusions. oral presentation – preparation - making
presentation – use of visual aids - effective
communication.
Module 4 Research proposals, publications, ethics and IPR
Research proposals - development and evaluation –
research paper writing – layout of a research paper -
journals in engineering – considerations in publishing –
5 10%
scientometry-impact factor- other indexing like h-index –
citations - open access publication -ethical issues -
plagiarism –software for plagiarism checking- intellectual
property right- patenting case studies.
Module 5 Research methods – Modelling and Simulation
Modelling and Simulation – concepts of modelling –
mathematical modelling - composite modelling – modelling
5 10%
with – ordinary differential equations – partial differential
equations – graphs heuristics and heuristic optimization -
simulation modelling.
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Module 6 – Research Methods – Measurement, sampling
and Data acquisition
Measurement design – errors -validity and reliability in
measurement - scaling and scale construction - sample 4 10%
design - sample size determination - sampling errors - data
collection procedures - sources of data - data collection
methods - data preparation and data analysis.
THIRD INTERNAL TEST
Internal continuous assessment: 100 marks

Internal continuous assessment is in the form of periodical tests and assignments. There are
three tests for the course (3 x 20 = 60 marks) and assignments (40 marks). The assignments can
be in the form of seminar, group tasks, case studies, research work or in a suitable format as
decided by the teacher. The assessment details are to be announced to students at the beginning
of the semester by the teacher.
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07CE6211 ADVANCED GEOTECHNICAL LABORATORY
Year - 2015
L-T-P-C
0-0-2-1
Objective:
To train students in laboratory and field-testing methods to determine index, engineering and
chemical properties of soils.
LIST OF EXPERIMENTS
1) Atterberg’s Limits
2) Consolidation test – Compression Index.
3) Swell Test
4) Direct Shear Test
5) Vane Shear Test
6) Triaxial Test
7) Tests on Geosynthetic Materials-Tensile Test, Interface Friction
8) UCC Test on Rock
9) Field Density – Rubber Balloon, Wax Coating.
10) Relative Density Test.
11) Block Vibration Test.
12) Study of Standard Penetration Test.
13) Study of Sampling Devices.
14) Study of Plate Load Test.
15) Total Soluble Solids, Calcium Carbonate Test.
16) Total Sulphate Content, Organic Content Test.
17) pH, Cation Exchange Capacity, Conductivity.
Internal Continuous Assessment:
Practical Regular Class Final Test Total

Record/Results Viva Voce
Marks 25 25 50 100
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07CE6213 INTRODUCTION TO SEMINAR
Year - 2015
L-T-P-C
0-0-1-0
Objective:
The Introduction to Seminar is included to improve the of communication skills of the students
and to train them to present technical topics in a well organised manner to an audience. It is also
intended to make them confident in expressing their views with clarity. This will help create self
esteem and confidence that are essential for engineers. Individual students are required to
choose a topic of their interest from Geotechnical Engineering preferably from outside the
M.Tech syllabus and give a seminar on that topic about 30 minutes. Each student shall submit
two copies of a write up of his/her seminar topic. One copy shall be returned to the student after
duly certifying it by the chairman of the assessing committee and the other will be kept in the
department. A committee consisting of at least three faculty members shall assess the
presentation of the seminar based on the relevance of the topic, organisation of the seminar,
presentation skill, quality of the report and participation.
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SEMESTER II
07CE6202 PILE FOUNDATIONS- ANALYSIS AND DESIGN
Year-2015
4-0-0-4
Course Objective:
To familiarize students with pile foundations and analysis and design of pile foundations under
axial loads, lateral loads and dynamic loads.
Syllabus:
Load transfer behavior of pile foundation; Piling equipments and methods; Pile load tests, static
and dynamic; Bearing Capacity and settlement analysis of pile subjected to vertical loads in
cohesive and cohesionless soils; Analysis and design of pile subjected to lateral loads in cohesive
and cohesionless soils; Analysis and design of pile groups; Piles in layered soil system; Piles
subjected to inclined and eccentric loads, batter piles; Piles subjected to pull out; Pile foundation
under dynamic loads; Model tests.
Course Outcomes:
 describe behaviour of pile foundation, piling methods and their effects.
 compute bearing capacity and settlement of pile under axial load.
 determine bearing capacity and settlement of pile under lateral load.
 evaluate bearing capacity and settlement of pile under dynamic loads and
assess the behaviour of pile during uplift and liquefaction.
References:
1. Poulos, H.G., Davis, E.H., Pile Foundation Analysis and Design, John Wiley and Sons,
New York, 1980.
2. Nainan P Kurian “Design Of Foundation Systems: Principles And Practices” Narosa
publish House New Delhi
3. Shamsher Prakash and Hari D. Sharma ”Pile Foundations in Engineering Practice”, John
Wiley and Sons, New York, 1990.
4. Das, B.M., Principles of Foundation Engineering, Design and Construction, PWS,
Publishing, 1999 (Fourth Edition)
5. Joseph E. Bowles, “Foundation Analysis and Design” McGraw-Hill.
6. Leonards G. A., “Foundation Engineering” Mc Graw Hill, NY.
7. Peck, R.B., Hanson, W.E. and Thornburn, T.H., “Foundation Engineering”, 2nd Edition,
Wiley Eastern Ltd., New York.
8. Teng, W.C., “Foundation Design”, Prentice-Hall of India (Pvt) Ltd., New Delhi.
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9. Tomlinson, M.J., “Foundation Design and Construction”, 5th Edition, English Language
Book Society, Longman Group Ltd., Singapore, 1986.
10. Nayak, N.V., “Foundation Design Manual for Practicing Engineers and Civil Engineering
Students”, Dhanpat Rai and Sons, New York.
11. Winterkorn, H.F. and Fang, H., “Foundation Engineering Handbook”, Van Nostrand
Reinhold Company, New York.
12. Robert W. Day: “Foundation Engineering Handbook” Mc Graw Hill.
13. IS: 2911 (Part 1) Section 1 to 4 “Code of Practice for Design and Construction of Pile
14. IS: 2911 (Part 4) “Code of Practice for Design and Construction of Pile Foundations – Load
Test on Piles”, Bureau of Indian Standards, New Delhi.
15. IS: 8009 (Part I & II) “Code of Practice for Calculation of Settlements of Foundations”,
Bureau of Indian Standards, New Delhi.
COURSE PLAN
Contact Sem. Exam

Modules
Hours Marks %
Module :1
Load transfer behavior of pile foundation, piling
equipments and methods, effect of installation of piles, soil 9 15
parameters for pile analysis and design, pile load test-static
and dynamic, pile integrity test.
Module :2
Analysis and design of pile subjected to vertical loads-
Bearing capacity of single and group of piles in 9 15
cohesionless soils, settlement analysis of single and group
of piles in cohesionless soils.
FIRST INTERNAL TEST
Module :3
Bearing capacity of single and group of piles in cohesive
soils subjected to vertical loads, settlement analysis of
9 15
single and group of piles in cohesive soil, piles on rock,
piles in layered system, pile design for negative skin
friction.
Module :4
Analysis and design of pile subjected to lateral loads-
Ultimate lateral resistance of single and group of piles in 10 15
cohesionless soils, lateral deflection of single and group of
piles in cohesionless soils.
Module :5
10 20
Ultimate lateral resistance of single and group of piles in
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cohesive soils, lateral deflection of single and group of piles
in cohesive soil, application of p-y curves, lateral resistance
and deflection of piles in layered system, piles subjected to
inclined and eccentric loads, batter piles.
Module :6
Piles subjected to pull out, Pile foundation under dynamic
9 20
loads-piles under lateral vibration, piles under vertical
vibration, model tests on piles, piles in liquefying sands.
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07CE6204 STRUCTURAL DESIGN OF FOUNDATIONS AND RETAINING STRUCTURES
Year-2015
3-0-0-3
Course Objective:
To expertise students in structural design of shallow foundations, piles, well foundations, and
retaining walls with the theoretical knowledge in limit state design and steel design of sheet pile
walls.
Syllabus:
Introduction to limit state design; Soil pressure for structural design; Structural design of individual
footings, square, rectangular and circular; Design of footings subjected to vertical load and moment
Structural design of continuous footings, combined footings rectangular, trapezoidal and strap;
Structural Design of rectangular and circular rafts; Structural design of piles; Structural Design of
pier, well Foundations; Structural design of retaining walls, reinforced concrete retaining walls;
Design of Flexible retaining Structures, sheet pile wall, anchored bulk heads.
Course Outcomes:
Upon completion of the course students will have the ability to
 recognize the limit sate design philosophy for foundations and their structural behavior.
 structural design of different shallow foundations.
 structural design of raft foundations.
 structural design of pile, pile cap, well foundations and retaining walls.
References:
1. Nainan P. Kurian “Design of Foundation Systems: Principles and Practices”, Narosa

publish House, New Delhi.
2. Swami Saran, “Analysis and Design of Substructures”, Oxford & IBH Publishing Co.
3. Michael John Tomlinson, “Foundation Design and Construction”, Prentice Hall.
4. Shamsher Prakash, Hari D., Sharma “Pile Foundations in Engineering Practice”, Wiley-
IEEE.
5. Nainan P. Kurian “Shell foundations: Geometry, Analysis, Design and Construction”,
Alpha Science International Ltd.
6. Michael John Tomlinson, John Woodward “Pile Design and Construction Practice”,
Routledge.
7. Som N. N., and Das S.C., “Theory and Practice of Foundation Design” Prentice Hall of
India.
8. Sharat Chandra Gupta, “Raft Foundations – Design and Analysis with Practical Approach”,
New Age International Pvt. Ltd , New Delhi
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COURSE PLAN
Contact Sem. Exam

Modules
Hours Marks %
Module :1
Introduction to Limit State Design of reinforced concrete in
foundations; Soil pressure for structural design; 7 15
Conventional structural design of centrally loaded
individual footings – square, rectangular and circular.
Module :2
Structural design of individual footings with vertical loads
and moments. 7 15
Structural design of continuous footings, combined footings
– rectangular, trapezoidal and strap.
FIRST INTERNAL TEST

Module :3
Raft Foundations – Structural Design of rectangular and
circular rafts and mats using conventional method of
7 15
analysis, Analysis and design of rafts and mats
incorporating soil structure interaction using any FEM
software.
Module :4
Structural design of piles, design of pile caps –truss action 7 15
and bending action
Design of under-reamed piles.
Module :5
Structural Design of pier, Well Foundation – Types, 7 20
Structural Design of Well Foundations.
Module :6
Structural design of retaining walls-Reinforced Concrete
Cantilever retaining wall, Counterfort retaining wall, 7 20
Flexible retaining Structures –Sheet Pile Wall, Anchored
Bulk Heads.
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07CE6206 SOIL DYNAMICS AND MACHINE FOUNDATION
Year-2015
3-0-0-3
Course Objective:
To enhance Students’ knowledge in dynamic loading, theory of vibrations, dynamic soil

properties, dynamic earth pressure, dynamic bearing capacity, vibration isolation, liquefaction of
soils and to train the students in machine foundation design.
Syllabus:
Introduction to Soil Dynamics, nature of Dynamic loads, seismic force for pseudo static analysis as
per IS Code; Theory of Vibration, Harmonic motion, free and forced Vibration of a single degree
freedom system with and without damping; Dynamic Soil Properties; Liquefaction parameters,
Laboratory techniques, Field tests; Dynamic Earth Pressure; Dynamic Bearing Capacity of Shallow
Foundation; Principles of Machine Foundation Design, modes of vibration of a rigid foundation
block, methods of analysis, Design procedure for block foundation; Hammer foundations,
Introduction to T.G. foundations; Vibration Isolation, force Isolation, motion Isolation;
Liquefaction of Soils, definition, mechanism, laboratory studies, mitigation methods.
Course Outcomes:
 explain fundamental concepts of soil dynamics and theory of vibration.
 evaluate dynamic soil properties and dynamic bearing capacity.
 design of machine foundation.
 describe vibration isolation and apply principles of vibration isolation for machine
foundations.
 describe soil liquefaction and laboratory tests to evaluate liquefaction potential of soil.
References:
1. Swami Saran “Soil Dynamics and Machine Foundation” Galgottia Publication Pvt. Ltd.,
New Delhi.
2. Shamsher Prakash “Soil Dynamics” Mc-Graw Hill, New York.
3. Sreenivasalu & Varadarajan “Handbook of Machine Foundation” Tata McGraw Hill.
4. Kameswara Rao N.S.V., “Vibration Analysis and Foundation Dynamics” Wheeler
Publications Ltd.
5. Prakash Puri V.K., “Foundation for Machines: Analysis and Design “John Wiley &Sons
New York USA.
6. Rao S. S., “Mechanical Vibrations” Pearson Education Singapore.
7. Alexander Major, “Dynamics in Soil Engineering”, Akademiai, Kiadoa, Budapest.
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8. Bhatia K.G., “Foundation for Industrial Machines – Handbook for Practicing Engineers” D -
CAD Publishers, New Delhi.
9. IS 2974 – Part I & II “Design Consideration for Machine Foundations”, Bureau of Indian
Standards, New Delhi.
COURSE PLAN
Contact Sem. Exam

Modules
Hours Marks %
Module :1
Introduction: Comparison of Soil mechanics and Soil
Dynamics, Nature of Dynamic loads, Stress conditions on soil
element under earthquake loading, seismic force for pseudo
static analysis as per IS Code. 7 15
Theory of Vibration: Definitions, Harmonic motion, free and
forced Vibration of a single degree freedom system with and
without damping, Vibration measuring Instruments, spectral
response.
Module :2
Dynamic Soil Properties: Dynamic moduli, Dynamic elastic
constants. Poission’s Ratio, Damping ratio, Liquefaction
7 15
parameters, Laboratory techniques, Field tests, Factors
affecting shear modulus, Elastic modulus and Elastic
Constants.
FIRST INTERNAL TEST
Module :3
Dynamic Earth Pressure: Pseudo static methods,
Displacement methods for active and passive case. Behaviour
of Retaining walls during earthquakes. Modification of
Coulomb’s theory. 7 15
Dynamic Bearing Capacity of Shallow Foundation: Criteria for
satisfactory action of footing. Pseudo static analysis, bearing
capacity of footings. Dynamic analysis of horizontal and
vertical loads.
Module :4
Principles of Machine Foundation Design: Typical machine
and foundations. General requirements of machine
foundation; Permissible amplitude, allowable soil pressure.
Modes of vibration of a rigid foundation block, Methods of
7 15
analysis, Linear elastic weight less spring method, Elastic half
space method Design procedure for block foundation, IS
code practice. Behaviour and design of Machine foundations,
Reciprocating Machines, Hammer foundations, Introduction
to T.G. foundations.
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Module :5
Vibration Isolation: Force Isolation – Motion Isolation – use
of spring and damping materials – vibration control of
7 20
existing machine foundation – screening of vibration – open
trenches – Pile Barriers – salient construction aspects of
machine foundations.
Module :6
Liquefaction of Soils: Definition, Mechanism of liquefaction.
Laboratory studies, cyclic triaxial test, cyclic simple shear
test. Evaluation of zone of liquefaction in field. Vibration 7 20
table studies, Field blast studies, Evaluation of liquefaction
using Standard Penetration Resistance. Factors affecting
liquefaction and measures for avoiding liquefaction.
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07CE6228 APPLIED SOIL MECHANICS
Year - 2015
3-0-0-3
Course Objective:
To build the students’ knowledge in the engineering behaviour of soils such as arching, soil
pressure on conduits and silos. Also to gain knowledge in geotechnical design of different types
of earth retaining structures.
Syllabus:
Arching in soils , theory of arching in soils, application of arching in tunnels; Soil pressures on conduits,
loads on ditch, pressures in silos, Janssen’s theory for pressures in silos ;Open cuts, plastic
equilibrium; Terzaghi’s general wedge theory; Design of bracings; Earth pressures and types of
retaining structures; Stability analysis of RCC cantilever retaining walls and cantilever sheet pile;
Analysis of anchored bulkheads ; Types of cofferdams; Diaphragm walls; Non-conventional
retaining systems, gabion wall, mechanically stabilised earth walls, soil nailing and shotcreting.
Course Outcomes:
 explain arching soils and apply theory of arching to find out soil pressure on tunnels and
conduits.
 describe earth pressure theories and types of retaining structures.
 analyse different retaining structures for stability.
 explain earth pressure and failure in open cuts and design bracings for cuts in soil.
 describe non conventional retaining systems and analyse cofferdams.
References:
1. Nainan P. Kurian, “Design of Foundation Systems: Principles and Practices” Narosa

publishing House New Delhi.
2. Murthy, V.N.S. “Geotechnical Engineering: Principles and Practices of Soil Mechanics and
Foundation Engineering” CRC Press.
3. Karl Terzaghi, Ralph Brazelton, Peck “ Soil Mechanics in Engineering Practice “ John Wiley
& Sons London
4. Gopal Ranjan, Rao, A.S.R. “Basic and Applied Soil Mechanics” New Age International Pvt.
Ltd, New Delhi.
5. Malcolm D. Bolton “ A Guide to Soil Mechanics” Universities press ( India ) Pvt. Ltd ,
Hyderabad
6. George Passwell “Retaining Walls: Their Design and Construction”, BiblioBazaar, LLC.
7. Narendra Taly “Design of Reinforced Masonry Structures” McGraw Hill Professional.
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COURSE PLAN
Contact Sem. Exam

Modules
Hours Marks %
Module :1
Arching in soils, prerequisites and features of arching, Theory
7 15
of arching in soils. Application of arching in tunnels through c-
soils, -soils and c- soils.
Module :2
Soil pressures on conduits- Loads on ditch, negative and
positive projecting conduits. Bedding conditions for conduits 7 15
and types of conduits, Pressures in silos, Janssen’s theory for
pressures in silos.
FIRST INTERNAL TEST
Module :3
Open cuts-general and local states of plastic equilibrium,
Terzaghi’s general wedge theory for earth pressures in cuts,
8 15
Analysis of Earth pressures in cuts in c-soils, -soils and c-
soils. Design of bracings of shallow and deep cuts. Heave at
bottom of c-soils, -soils and c- soils.
Module :4
Earth pressures and types of retaining structures, Stability
6 15
analysis of RCC cantilever retaining walls.
Sheet piles - stability analysis of cantilever sheet pile.
Module :5
Anchored bulkheads- analysis of anchored bulkheads with
free and fixed earth support, Anchorages for bulkheads – 7 20
design of continuous and individual anchors, anchor plates,
position of anchor walls.
Module :6
Types of Cofferdams, Types of cellular cofferdams- circular
and diaphragm, analysis of cellular cofferdam under no
submergence and partial submergence conditions.
Diaphragm walls, Bored pile walls and prestressed ground 7 20
anchors
Design aspects of non-conventional retaining systems -
Gabion wall, mechanically stabilised earth walls, soil nailing
and shotcreting.
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07CE6238 ROCK MECHANICS
Year - 2015
3-0-0-3
Course Objective:
To make the students understand engineering properties of rock, classification of rocks,

laboratory testing of rocks, failure criteria, tunneling in rocks and various techniques to improve
the insitu strength of rocks.
Syllabus:
Formation and Classification of rocks; Structural Geology; Defects in rock; Physical and
mechanical properties of rocks,; Exploration techniques, RQD and RMR; Laboratory tests for shear
strength, tensile strength and flexural strength rock; Field tests; Failure criteria for rock masses;
Griffith’s theory of fracture initiation; Maximum stress theories, maximum elastic strain theories;
Tunnelling in rocks; Rock freezing, rock fall; Rock reinforcement, grouting, rock bolting;
Foundations on rock; Rock blasting.
Course Outcomes:
 explain the formation and classification of rocks, tests conducted to determine rock
properties.
 describe failure theories for rock and apply them for predicting behaviour of rocks.
 explain methods and instrumentation for rock tunneling.
 assess rock reinforcement and rock blasting methods and mechanisms.
References:
1. Verma, B. P., “Rock Mechanics for Engineers” Khanna Publishers

2. Singh, B. and Goel, R. K. “Rock Mass Classification Systems – A Practical Approach in Civil
Engineering “Elsevier Publisher.
3. Hoek, E. and Brown, E. T. “Underground Excavations “, Span Press.
4. Hoek, E. and Bray, J D., “Rock Slope Engineering “, Span Press.
5. Brown, E.T., “Rock Characterisation, Testing and Monitoring”, Pergamon Press, London,
U.K.
6. Herget, G., “Stresses in Rock”, Balkema, Rotterdam, The Netherlands
7. Hoek, E. and Brown, E.T., “Underground Excavation in Rock”, Institution of Mining and
Metallurgy, London U.K.
8. Goodman, R.E., “Introduction to Rock Mechanics”, John Wiley & Sons, New York, N.Y.,
USA.
9. Bieniawski, Z.T., “Engineering Rock Mass Classification”, John Wiley and Sons, New York,
N.Y., USA.
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10. Coates, D.F., “Rock Mechanics Principles”, Canada Centre for Mineral and Energy
Technology, Ottawa, Canada.
COURSE PLAN
Contact Sem. Exam

Modules
Hours Marks %
Module :1
Introduction-Geological formation of rocks, Structural
Geology, Classification of rocks, Engineering classification of 7 15
Rock mass Defects in rock, Physical mechanical properties
of rocks, Exploration techniques – RQD and RMR.
Module :2
Laboratory tests for shear strength, tensile strength, flexural
7 15
strength, elastic constants, Field tests – test for
deformability, shear tests and strength tests.
FIRST INTERNAL TEST
Module :3
Stress-strain behaviour, Failure criteria for rock masses -
Yield criteria for failure theories: maximum stress theories,
7 15
maximum elastic strain theories etc, and Griffith’s theory of
fracture initiation, stresses around open flaw and equation
defining fracture.
Module :4
Tunnelling in rocks - different phases and methods of
7 15
tunnelling, Instrumentation in tunnels, Rock freezing, Rock
fall.
Module :5
Improvement technique for rock – grouting. Rock
reinforcement - Mechanism, types of reinforcement, steps 7 20
involved in installation, Rock bolting.
Module :6
Foundations on rock, Rock blasting- explosives, Selection 7 20
criteria for explosives, steps involved in blasting.
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07CE6248 GROUND WATER HYDROLOGY
Year - 2015
3-0-0-3
Course Objective:
To make the knowledge base of the student in Hydrology stronger and broader so that they can
handle the design and analysis of the environmental systems with confidence.
Syllabus:
Groundwater in a hydrological cycle; Groundwater bearing formations; Classification of aquifers;

Rock properties affecting ground water distribution; Specific retention, Specific yield and storage
coefficient; Darcy's law; Flow lines, flow net; Anisotropy and heterogeneity; Groundwater
exploration techniques; Groundwater and well hydraulics, steady unidirectional flow, steady radial
flow in to a well; Unsteady radial flow in to a well in confined and unconfined aquifer; Dupuit-
Forchheimer assumptions; Pumping test analysis; Different types of wells, Construction of wells,
Characteristics of well losses; Groundwater development problems
Course Outcomes:
 explain hydrological cycle, distribution of ground water and aspects affecting groundwater.
 apply mathematical formulations to develop flow net.
 apply well hydraulics and pumping tests to estimate ground water parameters.
 evaluate ground water development problems.
 model ground water flow using different methods.
References:
1. Verruijt A., “Theory of Groundwater Flow” Macmillan and Co Ltd.
2. Ven Te Chow., “Advances in Hydroscience” Vol I- Hydraulics of wells- M.S. Hantush,
Academic Press.
3. William C. Walton., “Groundwater resource evaluation” McGraw-Hill Book Company
4. Todd D.K., “ Ground Water Hydrology”, John Wiley
5. Garg S.P., “Ground Water & Tube wells”, Oxford & IBH
6. Raghunath H.M., “Ground Water Hydrology”, Wiley Press
COURSE PLAN
Contact Sem. Exam

Modules
Hours Marks %
Module :1
7 15
Introduction: Definition of groundwater, role of groundwater
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in a hydrological cycle, Groundwater bearing formations,
Classification of aquifers, Rock properties affecting ground
water vertical distribution- porosity, permeability, hydraulic
conductivity, transmissivity.
Module :2
Specific retention, Specific yield and storage coefficient,
Water-yielding Properties, Stratiography, Darcy's law,
7 15
Integral transforms and mathematical functions - Laplace
equation, potential flow lines, flow net, Anisotropy and
heterogeneity, Groundwater exploration techniques.
FIRST INTERNAL TEST
Module :3
Groundwater and well hydraulics: steady unidirectional flow,
steady radial flow in to a well in confined and unconfined 7 15
aquifers, steady flow with uniform discharge, Effect of
boundaries.
Module :4
Unsteady radial flow in to a well in confined and unconfined
aquifer- Dupuit-Forchheimer assumptions, pumping test
analysis -non equilibrium equation for pumping tests, Thies 7 15
method of solution, Cooper Jacob method, Chow’s methods
of solution,Wells : Different types of wells, Construction of
wells, Characteristics of well losses.
Module :5
Groundwater development problems, Ground water use,
ground water rights- Indian practice,Resource assessment:
Estimation of recharge, Artificial recharge, land subsidence
due to ground water withdrawals, Groundwater Quality:
7 20
Indian and international standards, Coastal aquifers-
occurrence, Saline water intrusion, prevention and control
of sea water intrusion. Ghyben – Herzberg relation,
pollution of groundwater, sources, remedial and preventive
measures.
Module :6
Groundwater Flow Modelling- Role of groundwater flow
models, Analogue method-electric analogue, Hele Shaw
analogue, Introduction to numerical modelling. Planning of
7 20
groundwater development- Constraints on the
development, Role of models in ascertaining the feasibility
of a pumping/recharge proposal, Planning of optimal
groundwater development.
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07CE6212 ENVIRONMENTAL GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERING
Year - 2015
3-0-0-3
Course Objective:
To make the students aware about Environmental Geotechnics, landfill engineering, and
contaminant transport.
Syllabus:
Introduction to Environmental Geotechniques, Environmental cycles; Effect of pollution on soil

water behaviour; Fly ash characterization and utilisation; Landfill engineering, types of land fill,
criteria for selection of sites; Waste disposal facilities; Requirements of liner systems,
construction process of clay liners; Leachate collection and removal systems; Land fill gases,
principal gases and their properties, landfill gas control; Contaminant Transport phenomena,
contaminant site remediation; Bearing capacity of compacted fills; Long-term behaviour of
landfills; Ground modification techniques in waste fill; Remediation technology.
Course Outcomes:
 explain basics of Environmental Geotechnics and its relevance.
 characterize fly ash and apply land fill engineering to solve waste disposal.
 evaluate contaminant transport phenomenon and bearing capacity of compacted fills.
 describe long term behaviour of landfills and contaminate ground remediation.
References:
1. Edward A., McBean, Frank A. Rovers “Solid Waste Landfill Engineering and Design”,
Prentice Hall PTR.
2. Daniel D. E.: Geotechnical practice for waste disposal, Chapman & Hall, First edition.
3. Zheng C.: Applied contaminant transport modelling, John Wiley & sons, First edition.
4. Hsai-Yang Fang, “Introduction to Environmental Geotechnology” – CRC Press, New York.
5. Sawyer, C. N., McCarty, P. L. and Parkins, G. F., “Chemistry for Environmental Engineers”,
McGraw Hill, Singapore.
6. LaGrega, M. D., Buckingham, P. and Evans, J. C., “Hazardous Waste Management”,
McGraw Hill, Singapore.
7. Oweis, I. S. and Khera, R. P. “Geotechnology of Waste Management”, PWS Publishing
Company, Boston.
8. Sharma, H. D. and Lewis, S. P. “Waste Containment Systems, Waste Stabilization and
Landfills”, Wiley, New York.
9. Fang, H. Y., “Introduction to Environmental Geotechnology”, C R C Press, Boca Raton.
10. Mohamed, A. M. O. and Antia, H. E. “Geoenvironmental Engineering”, Elsevier,
Amsterdam.
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11. Reddi, L. N. and Inyang, H. I. , “Geoenvironmental Engineering: Principles and
Applications”, Marcel Dekker, New York
COURSE PLAN
Contact Sem. Exam

Modules
Hours Marks %
Module :1
Introduction to Environmental Geotechniques-
Environmental cycles and their interaction-Soil water
environment interaction relating to geotechnical problems- 7 15
Effect of pollution on soil water behaviour- Sources,
production and classification of wastes, chemical reactions
in subsurface.
Module :2
Fly ash characterisation process and utilisation, Landfill
engineering –Types of land fill, Criteria for selection of sites
7 15
for waste disposal facilities-parameters controlling the
selection of wastes disposal sites-current practices for
waste disposal.
FIRST INTERNAL TEST
Module :3
Liners –Requirements of liner systems-Construction
7 15
process of clay liners, Bentonite enhanced soil liners -
types and design - Passive contaminant systems
Module :4
Leachate contamination- constituents and volume of
leachate-leachate collection and removal systems,
7 15
applications of geomembrane, Land fill gases, principal
gases and their properties, Landfill Gas control, Landfill Gas
monitoring systems.
Module :5
Contaminant Transport phenomena in saturated and
partially saturated porous media, contaminant migration
and contaminant hydrology, Contaminant site remediation 7 20
Bearing capacity of compacted fills-foundation for waste
fill ground, Case studies of foundation failures by ground
contamination.
Module :6
Long-term behaviour of landfills – Landfill closure
Recultivation and aftercare of landfill, Ground modification
7 20
techniques in waste fill, Remedial measures for
contaminated grounds-Remediation technology-Bio-
remediation.
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07CE6222 REINFORCED EARTH AND GEOTEXTILES
Year - 2015
3-0-0-3
Course Objective:
To introduce the concepts of geosynthetics and reinforced soil, design and construction of
Geotextiles and application of geosynthetics in pavements and environmental control.
Syllabus:
Introduction to Geosynthetics; Geotextiles , polymer type geotextiles, woven and non-woven

geotextiles; Functions and mechanisms in reinforcement, filtration, drainage, liquid barrier;
Materials and manufacturing processes ;Principles of soil reinforcement; Design and construction
of geosynthetic reinforced soil retaining structures; Gabions; Geosynthetics in roads and railways;
Geosynthetics in surfacing, base, sub base and sub grade layers, railway tracks; Embankments on
soft soils Geosynthetics in Environmental control, liners for ponds and canals, covers and liners
for landfills.
Course Outcomes:
 describe the types functions and properties of various geosynthetics.
 design geosynthetic reinforced structures and gabion walls.
 evaluate the benefits of using geosynthetics in pavement construction.
 assess the use of geosynthetics in environmental applications.
References:
1. Robert M. Koerner, “Designing with Geosynthetics”, Prentice Hall, Englewood Cliffs.

2. Venkatappa Rao G., Surry Narayana Raju G.V.S., “Engineering with Geosynthetics”, Tata
McGraw - Hill Publishing Company Ltd, New Delhi
3. Ingold, T.S, “Reinforced Earth”, Thomas Telford Ltd, London.
4. Mandal, J.N., “Reinforced Soil and Geotextiles”, Oxford and IBH Publishers Co. Pvt. Ltd,
New Delhi.
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COURSE PLAN
Contact Sem. Exam

Modules
Hours Marks %
Module :1
Introduction to Geosynthetics - Types – Geotextiles - polymer
type geotextiles – woven and non-woven geotextiles,
geogrids, geonets, geo membranes and geocomposites,
7 15
functions and mechanisms in reinforcement, filtration,
drainage, liquid barrier, multiple functions - Materials and
manufacturing processes - Mechanical, endurance, hydraulic
and degradation properties - Testing and evaluations.
Module :2
Principles of soil reinforcement - load transfer mechanism and
strength development - Design and construction of
7 15
geosynthetic reinforced soil retaining structures - walls and
slopes, Codal provisions, Soil Bearing capacity improvement
using reinforcing elements.
FIRST INTERNAL TEST
Module :3
Gabions - Design and construction of gabions walls - gabion 7 15
faced reinforced soil retaining structures.
Module :4
Geosynthetics in pavements- Advantages and disadvantages
7 15
of placing geosynthetics in surfacing, base, sub base and sub
grade layers, Embankments on soft soils.
Module :5
Geosynthetics in roads and railways, separators, drainage and
7 20
filtering in road pavements, railway tracks, overlay design and
constructions, trench drains.
Module :6
Geosynthetics in Environmental control, liners for ponds and
canals, covers and liners for landfills, material aspects and
7 20
stability considerations, landfills, occurrences and methods of
mitigation, Erosion causes and techniques for control and
constructions.
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07CE6232 STABILITY ANALYSIS OF SLOPES AND EMBANKMENTS
Year - 2015
3-0-0-3
Course Objective:
To provide students with an understanding of landslide phenomenon, analysis of slope stability,

embankments and to impress them with practical aspects of failures with the help of case
studies.
Syllabus:
Landslide phenomenon; Types and causes of slope failures; Stability analysis of finite and infinite
slopes; Concept of factor of safety; Pore pressure coefficients; Mass analysis, limit equilibrium
method, wedge methods, friction circle method; Method of slices, IS Method, Bishop’s method,
Jambu’s method; Effect of seepage, flow net; Design of slopes; Cut off wall and trenches; Design
of slopes in cutting; Site Investigation of slopes; Case studies; Failure and damages, piping,
differential settlement, foundation slides, earthquake damage.
Course Outcomes:
 describe landslide phenomenon and its mechanism.
 analyse slope stability using different methods.
 evaluate the effect of seepage in stability of slopes and importance of drainage in retaining
structures.
 explain site investigation of slopes and assess reasons for slope failure.
References:
1. Abramson L. W., T. Lee S., Sharma S. and Boyce G M., “Slope Stability and Stabilization
Methods”, Willey Interscience publications 10.
2. Das B. M., “Principles of Geotechnical Engineering”, Thomson Brooks/Cole.
3. Lambe T. W. and Whitman R .V., Soil Mechanics, John Wiley & sons
4. Murthy V .N. S., Principles of Soil Mechanics and Foundation Engineering, UBS
5. IS: 7894 “Code of Practice for Stability Analysis of Earth Dams”, Bureau of Indian Standards,
New Delhi.
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COURSE PLAN
Contact Sem. Exam

Modules
Hours Marks %
Module :1
Landslide phenomenon: Types and causes of slope failures,
7 15
Practical applications, Stability analysis of infinite slopes
with or without water pressures.
Module :2
Stability analysis of finite and infinite slopes: concept of
factor of safety. Pore pressure coefficients, Mass analysis, 7 15
Limit Equilibrium method, Wedge methods, friction circle
method.
FIRST INTERNAL TEST
Module :3
Method of slices, IS Method, Bishop’s method, Jambu’s
method
7 15
Effect of seepage, Seepage analysis, Flownets, Stability
conditions during construction, Full reservoir and sudden
drawdown.
Module :4
Cut off walls – Trenches – Importance of drainage and filters 7 15
Design of slopes in cutting, Embankments and Earth dams.
Module :5
Site Investigation of slopes, Reconnaissance, Preliminary
7 20
and detailed investigation, Investigation for foundations;
Advances in stability analysis of slopes, Case studies.
Module :6
Failure and damages, Nature and importance of failures in
embankment and foundation - Piping, Differential
7 20
settlement, Foundation slides, Earthquake damage, creep
and anisotropic effects, Reservoir wave action, Dispersive
piping.
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07CE6214 SEMINAR
Year - 2015
L-T-P-C
0-0-2-2
Objective:
To train students to talk to a group of people and to present technical topics in a well organised
manner to the audience. It is also intended for improvement of communication skills of students,
to make them confident in expressing their views with clarity and to make them prepared for
taking part in debates. This will help create self esteem and confidence that are essential for
engineers.
Individual students are required to choose a topic of their interest from Geotechnical Engineering
related topics preferably from outside the M.Tech syllabus and give a seminar on that topic about
30 minutes. A committee consisting of at least three faculty members (preferably specialized in
Geotechnical Engineering) shall assess the presentation of the seminar and award marks to the
students. Each student shall submit two copies of a write up of his/her seminar topic. One copy
shall be returned to the student after duly certifying it by the chairman of the assessing
committee and the other will be kept in the departmental library. Internal continuous
assessment marks are awarded based on the relevance of the topic, presentation skill, quality of
the report and participation.
Question/
Total
Report Presentation Answer Session
Marks 30 40 30 100
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07CE6216 MINI PROJECT
Year - 2015
L-T-P-C
0-0-4-2
Objective:
The students have to undertake a mini project during the semester. The mini project is included
to improve the technical skills of the students and prepare them for the master project work. In
order to develop practical knowledge about Geotechnical Engineering for solving real life
problems, students can select topics related to the industry. The students shall submit a report of
the mini project and present the contents of the report before the evaluation committee.
Evaluation committee will award the marks based on technical quality, contents of the report
and presentation.
Question/
Total
Marks 30 40 30 100
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07CE6218 SOFTWARE LABORATORY
Year - 2015
L-T-P-C
0-0-2-1
Objective:
To train students in the modeling and analysis of various geotechnical problems using softwares
currently being used in the industry. Students will also become familiar with the approach for
linear, non-linear finite element analysis and contact modelling of soil-structure interaction
analysis using the programs GEO5, Plaxis and academic FEA bundles of MSC Software
Corporation.
LIST OF EXPERIMENTS
1) Analysis of beams on Winkler medium.

2) Analysis of beams on elastic foundation.
3) Analysis of footings on elastic and elasto-plastic mediums.
4) Analysis of rafts on elastic and elasto-plastic mediums.
5) Analysis of piles on elastic and elasto-plastic mediums.
6) Seepage analysis of embankments / dams.
7) Stability analysis of slopes.
8) Analysis of piles using contact modeling.
9) Analysis of retaining structures using contact modeling.
10) Analysis of reinforced earth structures.
Practical Regular Class Final Test Total

Record/Results Viva Voce
Marks 25 25 50 100
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SEMESTER III
07CE7201 FORENSIC GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERING
Year - 2015
3-0-0-3
Course Objective:
To introduce the concepts of project reconnaissance, forensic geotechnical and foundation

engineering.
Syllabus:
Scope and extent of Forensic Engineering techniques; Project reconnaissance and

characterization of the distress; Diagnostic tests, analysis of field data; Settlement of structures,
allowable settlement; Expansive Soils, types of expansive movement, swelling of desiccated clay;
Lateral movement, types, allowable movement, slope failures, trench cave ins, dam failures;
Other geotechnical problems, earthquake, erosion; Back analysis, selection of theoretical model ,
methods of analysis; Instrumentation and Monitoring; Reliability checks; Legal issues;
Responsibility of geotechnical engineers.
Course Outcomes:
 characterize distress and perform diagnostic tests to evaluate foundation behaviour.
 explain scope and application of forensic engineering and factors affecting foundation
failure.
 apply back analysis and develop most probable failure hypothesis.
 perform reliability checks and identify legal issue related to geotechnical engineering.
References:
1. Robert W. Day: “Forensic Geotechnical and Foundation Engineering” Mc Graw Hill.
2. Malcolm D. Bolton “A Guide to Soil Mechanics “Universities Press.
3. Saxena, D.S., "Technical, Ethical, and Legal Issues with Forensic Geotechnical Engineering - A
Case History", Proceedings, 13th Asian Regional Conference on Soil Mechanics and
Geotechnical Engineering, Kolkata, India, 11 December 2007.
4. Saxena, D.S., "Forensic Geotechnical Engineering Application to Coastal Structures in Florida",
Proceedings, International Symposium on Geotechnical Engineering, Ground Improvement
and Geosynthetics for Human Security and Environmental Preservation, Asian Institute of
Technology (AIT), Bangkok, Thailand, 2007
5. Engineering, Ground Improvement and Geosynthetics for Human Security and Environmental
Preservation, Asian Institute of Technology (AIT), Bangkok, Thailand, 6-7 December 2007.
6. Saxena, D.S., "Forensic (Geo-technical and Foundation) Engineering Case History", National
Academy of Forensic Engineers (NAFE) Seminar, Chicago, Illinois, 10 July 2005.
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7. Saxena, D.S., "Forensic Engineering in Applied Civil Engineering and Geo- Domain", Fifth
International Conference on Case Histories in Geotechnical Engineering, New York, New York,
13-17 April 2004.
8. Saxena, D.S., "Geo-Technical and Geo-Forensic Case Histories", Department of Geotechnical
Engineering, IIT, Chennai, India, 11 March 2005.
COURSE PLAN
Contact Sem. Exam

Modules
Hours Marks %
Module :1
Scope and extent of application of Forensic Engineering
techniques in geotechnical and foundation failure
investigations, Project reconnaissance and characterization 7 15
of the distress, including document search such as plans,
codes, and other technical specifications followed in the
original design.
Module :2
Diagnostic tests – Analysis of field data - selection of
7 15
laboratory tests based on actual field parameters to
evaluate the behaviour of soil/ground.
FIRST INTERNAL TEST
Module :3
Settlement of structures-causes, allowable settlement, case
studies.
7 15
Expansive Soils - expansive soil factors, types of expansive
movement, swelling of desiccated clay, pavements, case
study.
Module :4
Lateral movement - types, allowable movement, slope
failures, trench cave ins, dam failures
7 15
Other geotechnical problems - Earthquakes, erosion,
deterioration, historic structures, ground water and
moisture problems.
Module :5
Back analysis: Selection of theoretical model - methods of
analysis, Instrumentation and Monitoring 7 20
Development of the most probable failure hypothesis -
cross-check with original design.
odule :6
Performing reliability checks, Legal issues involving
jurisprudence system, insurance, repairs, reducing potential 7 20
liability, responsibility of geotechnical engineers and
contractors.
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07CE7211 MODERN TECHNIQUES IN GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERING
Year - 2015
3-0-0-3
Course Objective:
To provide a comprehensive treatise on foundations for various structures like water tanks,
chimneys, towers, industrial structures, ground storage tanks etc., impart knowledge in modern
instrumentation methods and also thermal, electromagnetic identification techniques of soil.
Syllabus:
Special foundations, foundations for water tanks, chimneys, cooling towers; Foundations for
tower structures, telecommunication towers, transmission line towers, guyed structures; Screw
piles; Foundations for industrial structures, ground storage tanks, underground power houses,
and offshore structures; Instrumentation in soil engineering, strain gauges, pore water pressure
measurements; Measurements of ground movements; Techniques to find resistivity of soil; Non
destructive methods of testing piles; X-ray, DTA analysis, photo elasticity methods; Non
destructive methods.
Course Outcomes:
 explain and analyse foundations used for special structures.
 describe the importance of instrumentations used in geotechnical engineering and choose
suitable instrument based on field conditions.
 apply techniques to find resistivity of soil, non destructive pile testing and modern tests
to analyse soil structure.
References:
1. Jean-Louis Briaud, Foundations for Transmission Line Towers, Proceedings of a session,

ASCE Convention in Atlantic City, ASCE Geotechnical Special Publication No. 8, New
Jersey, April 27, 1987
2. Kurian N. P., Modern Foundations, Tata McGraw Hill.
3. Micropile Design and Construction Guidelines: Implementation Manual, Federal
Highway, Administration, US.
4. Hanna T.H., “Foundation Instrumentation”, Trans Tech Publication, Ohio.
5. Leonard, “Foundation Engineering”, McGraw hill book Co. Inc, New York.
6. Bishop A. W., & Henkel, Measurement of soil properties in the Triaxial Test”, Edward
Arnold, London.
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COURSE PLAN
Contact Sem. Exam

Modules
Hours Marks %
Module :1
7 15
Foundations for water tanks, silos, Chimneys, Cooling towers.
Module :2
Telecommunication towers, Transmission line towers, Guyed 7 15
structures, Screw piles and other special foundations.
FIRST INTERNAL TEST
Module :3
Foundations for industrial structures, Ground storage tanks,
7 15
underground power houses, and offshore structures. Foundations in
high and low temperature conditions.
Module :4
Instrumentation in soil engineering, strain gauges- resistance and
7 15
inductance type, Instrumentation for load measurements, pore water
pressure measurements, earth pressure measurements.
Module :5
Measurements of ground movements- settlement and heave gauges, 7 20
piezometers and slope indicators, inclinometer, seepage meter.
Module :6
Techniques to find resistivity of soil. Non destructive methods of
7 20
testing piles. X-ray, DTA analysis, Photo elasticity methods for
structural classification of soil.
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07CE7221 MODELLING, SIMULATION AND COMPUTER APPLICATIONS
Year - 2015
3-0-0-3
Course Objective:
To make the students understand systems and models, validation of simulation and probability
distributions.
Syllabus:
Systems and Models; Classification of models; Model structure; Linear, non-linear, time-invariant,
time-variant models; System Synthesis, direct and inverse problems, role of optimization ;
Preliminary Data Processing; Linear and multiple regression analysis, analysis of residues, tests of
goodness of fit; Parsimony criterion Spatial Distribution, polynomial surfaces, Kriging, Spline
functions, cluster analysis; Forecasting model building, choice of model structure, selection based
upon preliminary data analysis, comparing model structures, model calibration; Validation
Simulation; Probability density and distribution functions; Random numbers; Queueing theory,
deterministic queues, applications of Monte Carlo simulation; Statistical interpretation of the
output.
Course Outcomes:
 explain fundamentals of systems and models and their applications.
 effectively use spatial distribution and model building for solving problems.
 apply validation simulation techniques for analysis.
 apply probability distributions to solve engineering problems.
References:
1. Desai, C.S. and Christian, J.T., “Numerical Methods on Geotechnical Engineering”,

McGraw Hill, New York, N.Y., USA.
2. Hornbeck, R.W., “Numerical Methods”, Quantum Publishers, New York, N.Y., USA.
3. Christian P. R., George C., “Monte Carlo statistical methods” Springer, 2004.
4. Edgar H. C., David A. H. and Jerome V. S., “Probability Distributions” Addison-Wesley.
COURSE PLAN
Contact Sem. Exam

Modules
Hours Marks %
Module :1
Systems and Models: Fundamentals of systemic approach,
7 15
System modelling, Classification of models, Model structure,
Linear, non-linear, time-invariant, time-variant models,
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State-space models, Distributed parameter models, System
Synthesis, Direct and Inverse Problems, Role of optimization,
Role of computers. Examples from Civil Engineering.
Module :2
Preliminary Data Processing; Regression Analysis: Linear and
Multiple Regression Analysis, Analysis of Residues, Tests of
goodness of fit. Parsimony criterion Spatial Distribution:
Polynomial surfaces, Kriging, Spline functions, Cluster 7 15
Analysis, Numerical Production of Contour Maps Time Series
Analysis: Auto-cross correlation analysis, Identification of
trend, Spectral analysis, Identification of dominant cycles,
Smoothening techniques.
FIRST INTERNAL TEST
Module :3
Filters, Forecasting Model Building: Choice of Model
Structure: A priori considerations, Selection based upon
7 15
preliminary data analysis, Comparing model structures
Model Calibration: Role of historical data. Direct and
Indirect methods of solving Inverse problem.
Module :4
Validation Simulation: Random variables: Basic concepts,
Probability density and distribution functions, Expectation 7 15
and standard deviation of discrete and continuous random
variables and their functions, Covariance and correlation.
Module :5
Commonly used theoretical Probability distributions
(uniform, normal, binomial, Poisson's and negative
7 20
exponential), Fitting distributions to raw data, Chi-square
and Kolmogrov-Smirnov's tests of the goodness of fit,
CenFtral limit theorem.
Module :6
Various algorithms for generation of Random numbers.
Queueing theory: Elements, Deterministic queues,
Applications Monte Carlo simulation: Basic concepts,
Generation of synthetic observations. Statistical
7 20
interpretation of the output, Evaluation of definite integrals,
Role in Civil Engineering, Examples.
Lab Work: Each student/a group of students shall conduct
computer aided modelling and simulation studies on a civil
engineering system of his/their interest.
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07CE7203 EARTHQUAKE GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERING
Year - 2015
3-0-0-3
Course Objective:
To make the students understand the basics of earth quake seismology and various aspects,
ground response analysis, liquefaction and seismic slope stability analysis.
Syllabus:
Earthquake seismology, causes of earthquake, seismic waves; Continual drift and plate tectonics,
earthquake fault sources; Earthquake source models; Earthquake ground motion, seismograph
design earthquake; Ground response analysis, linear and non linear approaches; Seismic hazard
analysis, deterministic and probabilistic analysis; Liquefaction and lateral spreading, liquefaction
susceptibility; Seismic design of foundations, seismic bearing capacity, seismic settlement, design
loads; Seismic slope stability analysis, seismic displacement of retaining walls, seismic design of
retaining walls.
Course Outcomes:
 describe earth quake seismology and ground motion due to earth quakes.
 apply ground response analysis for structures under earthquake loading .
 describe liquefaction and evaluate liquefaction potential of soils.
 seismic design of foundations.
 conduct seismic slope stability analysis and sesimic design of retaining walls.
References:
1. Steven. C. Kramer, “A text Book on Geotechnical Earthquake Engineering”, Prentice hall

International series
2. Das, B. M., “A text Book on principles of soil Dynamics”, Brooks, Code.
3. Prakash, S., “A text Book on soil Dynamics”, Tata McGraw Hill.
4. Kramer S.L., “Geotechnical Earthquake Engineering”, Prentice Hall, New Jersery.
5. Seco E Pinto ,“Seismic behaviour of ground and Geotechnical structures”, A.A.Balkener,
Rotterdam
6. Naeim F., “The seismic design Handbook”, Kluwer Academic Publication, London, 2nd
Edition.
7. Bolt B.A., “Earthquakes”, W.H.Freeman and Company, New York, 4th Edition
8. Lourie W., “Fundamentals of geophysics”, Cambridge university press, UK
9. Wang J.G.Z.Q. and Tim Law J.K., “Siting in Earthquake zones”, A.A.Balkener, Rotterdam
10. Ferrito J.M., “Seismic design criteria for soil liquefaction”, Tech. Report of Naval Facilities
service center, Port Hueneme, California.
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COURSE PLAN
Modules Contact Sem. Exam

Hours Marks %
Module :1
Earthquake seismology - Causes of earthquake, Continual
drift and plate tectonics, Earthquake fault sources, Seismic
7 15
waves, Elastic rebound theory, Quantification of earthquake,
Intensity and magnitudes, Earthquake source models.
Earthquake energy.
Module :2
Earthquake ground motion - Seismograph, Characteristics of
ground motion, Effect of local site conditions on ground 7 15
motions, Design earthquake, Design spectra, Development
of site specification and code based design.
FIRST INTERNAL TEST
Module :3
Ground response analysis - One dimensional ground
response analysis, Linear approaches, Equivalent linear
approximation of non-linear approaches. Use of any software
7 15
for analysis of structures under earthquake loading.
Seismic hazard analysis – Deterministic and Probabilistic
analysis, source characterization, source models,
probability computations.
Module :4
Liquefaction and lateral spreading - Liquefaction related
phenomena, liquefaction susceptibility - historical,
geological, compositional and state criteria. Evaluation of 7 15
liquefaction by cyclic stress and cyclic strain approaches,
lateral deformation and spreading, criteria for mapping
liquefaction hazard zones.
Module :5
Seismic design of foundations - Seismic design requirements
7 20
for foundation, Seismic bearing capacity, Seismic
settlement, Design loads.
Module :6
Seismic slope stability analysis - Internal stability and
weakening instability, seismic design of retaining walls – 7 20
design consideration, dynamic response of retaining walls,
seismic displacement of retaining walls.
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07CE7213 SHELL FOUNDATIONS
Year - 2015
3-0-0-3
Course Objective:
To provide knowledge in basic geometrical aspects in shell foundations, geotechnical design,

membrane and bending analysis, ultimate strength analysis, structural design and construction of
shell foundation and make aware about the latest trends in this area.
Syllabus:
Classification and uses of shells foundations, geometrical aspects, structural form, structural
efficiency of shells ; Geotechnical Design of Shell Foundations, design of a hypar shell footing in
clay and sand, soil structure interaction models, contact pressures under shell foundations;
Membrane Analysis of Foundation Shells, Real and pseudo stress resultants, membrane stresses
in foundation shells, hyperbolic paraboloid, conical shells, elliptic paraboloidal shell; Bending
Analysis of foundation Shells, Vreendenburgh’s analysis, Gioncu’s analysis, finite element
technique; Ultimate Strength Analysis of Foundation Shells, Influence of contact pressure
distribution on ultimate strength; Structural Design of Shell Foundation; Construction of Shell
Foundations; Model studies.
Course Outcomes:
 explain geometrical aspects, classification and uses of shell foundations.
 geotechnical design of shell foundations.
 conduct membrane analysis, bending analysis and ultimate strength analysis of shell
foundations.
 structural design of shell foundation and describe construction of shell foundations.
References:
1. Nainan P.Kurian., “Shell Foundations Geometry, Analysis and Construction”, Narosa

Publishing House, New Delhi.
2. Nainan P.Kurian., “Design of foundation systems: principles and practices.” Third edition,
Narosa Publishing House, New Delhi.
3. Varghese: “Design of Reinforced Concrete Foundations” PHI Learning Pvt. Ltd.
4. Leonards G. A .,“ Foundation Engineering “ Mc Graw Hill , NY
5. Brahman S. P., “ Foundation Engineering” Tata Mc Graw Hill Publishing House, New Delhi
6. Tomlinson M.J., “Foundation Design and Construction” Prentice Hall.
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COURSE PLAN
Contact Sem. Exam

Modules
Hours Marks %
Module :1
Shells in Foundations: -Geometrical Aspects –shell as a
structural form, structural efficiency of shells, Classification 7 15
of shells, shells in structural foundations, Different types of
shells used in foundations, Use of shell foundations.
Module :2
Geotechnical Design of Shell Foundations and Soil-Structure
Interaction –Introduction, the two phases of foundation
design, geotechnical design of shell foundations 7 15
,Geotechnical design of a hypar shell footing in clay and sand,
soil structure interaction models, contact pressures under
shell foundations.
FIRST INTERNAL TEST
Module :3
Membrane Analysis of Foundation Shells-Introduction,
General system of loads on foundations, Real and pseudo
7 15
stress resultants, membrane stresses in foundation shells-
hyperbolic paraboloid, Introduction to conical shells, Elliptic
paraboloidal shell.
Module :4
Bending Analysis of Foundation Shells- Introduction,
Approximate solution (Vreendenburgh’s analysis), Rigorous
7 15
solutions, Numerical solutions, bending analysis of hyperbolic
paraboloidal umbrella footing, Gioncu’s analysis,
Experimental investigations, Finite element technique.
Module :5
Ultimate Strength Analysis of Foundation Shells –
Introduction, Ultimate strength of hyperbolic paraboloidal
Individual footings, Failure hypothesis, Derivation of an
expression for the ultimate strength of a square hypar
footing based on ‘diagonal failure mechanism’, Limitations, 7 20
Simplified expression for the internal work by the shell,
Influence of contact pressure distribution on ultimate
strength, Derivation of an expression for the ultimate
strength of the hypar footing for “ridge failure”, Test results,
Model Tests.
Module :6
Structural Design of Shell Foundation – Introduction, Limit
7 20
state design of shell foundations, Design of hyperbolic
paraboloidal shell foundations, critical sections, structural
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efficiency of shells in foundations, comparative cost analysis
of shell foundations.
Construction of Shell Foundations – Introduction, In-situ
construction, Precast construction, Installation, Remote
compaction of the core soil below the precast shell footings,
Industrial production, Case histories, other uses of shells in
substructure
Research on Shell Foundations – Latest trends in Shell
Foundations, Model studies.
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07CE7223 GEOINFORMATICS
Year - 2015
3-0-0-3
Course Objective:
To provide a comprehensive treatise on Remote Sensing and the Geographic Information System.
Syllabus:
Fundamentals of Remote sensing, ideal and real remote sensing system; Advantages and
limitation of satellite remote sensing; EMR and Remote Sensing, energy sources, electro
magnetic radiation, spectral regions; Platforms, data capture types and systems; Remote Sensors,
electro-optical sensor systems, resolution of the satellites; Multi concepts in remote sensing,
geostationary satellite programs; GIS and spatial data, mapping process, coordinate systems;
Geographic data representation, storage, concepts and definitions of data quality; GIS Data
Processing, Raster and vector based GIS data processing; Surface modeling; GIS Applications
Course Outcomes:
 explain the basics of remote sensing and geographic information system.
 describe remote sensors and their applications.
 apply the principles of remote sensing and geographic information system in engineering
problems .
 analyse and model GIS data using different methods.
References:
1. Anji Reddy, M., Remote Sensing and Geographical Information Systems, B.S.Publications,
Hyderabad.
2. Lo, C.P. & Yeung A.K.W., Concepts and Techniques of Geographic Information Systems,
Prentice Hall of India, New Delhi.
3. Burrough, P.A., Principles of Geographical Information Systems, Oxford Publication.
4. Clarke, K., Getting Started with Geographic Information Systems, Prentice Hall, New
Jersy.
5. DeMers, M.N., Fundamentals of Geographic Information Systems, John Wiley & Sons,
New York.
6. Geo Information Systems – Applications of GIS and Related Spatial Information
Technologies, ASTER Publication Co., Chestern (England).
7. Jeffrey, S. & John E., Geographical Information System – An Introduction, Prentice-Hall.
8. Marble, D.F., Galkhs HW & Pequest, Basic Readings in Geographic Information Systems,
Sped System Ltd., New York.
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COURSE PLAN
Contact Sem. Exam

Modules
Hours Marks %
Module :1
Remote sensing - Fundamentals: Definition - Scope - types and
chronological development – ideal and real remote sensing
system. Comparison of conventional survey, aerial remote
sensing and satellite remote sensing - advantages and
limitation of satellite remote sensing.
7 15
EMR and Remote Sensing: Energy sources - Electro Magnetic
Radiation – Spectral regions - Energy Interaction in the
atmosphere - atmospheric windows – Energy Interaction with
earth surface features - spectral reflectance patterns for
different region of EMR. Factors affecting remote sensing
signatures.
Module :2
Platforms – data capture types and systems - data recording
method.
Remote Sensors: Electro-optical sensor systems - LANSAT, 7 15
SPOT, IRS and IKONS sensors - scanning and orbiting
mechanisms - resolution: spatial, spectral, radiometric and
temporal resolution of the satellites.
FIRST INTERNAL TEST
Module :3
Multi concepts in remote sensing Other resources satellite
programs of the world - need for geostationary satellite 7 15
programs - sensor characteristics - meteorological, ocean
monitoring and telecommunication satellites.
Module :4
GIS and spatial data: Definition - maps and spatial information
- components of GIS - people and GIS, Geographic data
presentation - maps – mapping process – coordinate systems 7 15
– transformations – map projections – geo referencing - data
acquisition, spatial and attributes data modeling and
management - spatial entities.
Module :5
Geographic Data Representation, Storage, Quality and
Standards: Storage - Digital representation of data, Data
structures and database management systems – Raster data 7 20
representation – Vector data representation – Concepts and
definitions of data quality – Components of data quality –
Assessment of data quality.
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Module :6
GIS Data Processing, Analysis and Modeling: Raster based GIS
data processing – Vector based GIS data processing – Queries
– Spatial analysis – Descriptive statistics – Spatial
autocorrelation – Quadrant counts and nearest neighbour
7 20
analysis – Network analysis – Surface modeling – DTM.
GIS Applications: (in one of the following areas using any GIS
Software)
Applications of GIS in Environment monitoring, Land
information, Geotechnical engineering.
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07CE7205 SEMINAR
Year - 2015
L-T-P-C
0-0-2-2
Objective:
To train students to talk to a group of people and to present technical topics in a well organised
manner to the audience. It is also intended for improvement of communication skills of students,
to make them confident in expressing their views with clarity and to make them prepared for
taking part in debates. This will help create self esteem and confidence that are essential for
engineers.
Individual students are required to choose a topic of their interest from Geotechnical Engineering
related topics preferably from outside the M.Tech syllabus and give a seminar on that topic about
30 minutes. A committee consisting of at least three faculty members (preferably specialized in
geotechnical engineering) shall assess the presentation of the seminar and award marks to the
students. Each student shall submit two copies of a write up of his/her seminar topic. One copy
shall be returned to the student after duly certifying it by the chairman of the assessing
committee and the other will be kept in the departmental library. Internal continuous
assessment marks are awarded based on the relevance of the topic, presentation skill, quality of
the report and participation.
Question/
Total
Marks 30 40 30 100
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07CE7207 PROJECT PHASE – 1
Year - 2015
L-T-P-C
0-0-16-6
Objective:
To improve the professional competency and research aptitude by touching the areas which
otherwise not covered by theory or laboratory classes. The project work aims to develop the
work practice in students to apply theoretical and practical tools/techniques to solve real life
problems related to industry and current research.
The project work can be a design project/experimental project and or computer simulation
project on any of the topics in Geotechnical Engineering or related topics. The project work is
allotted individually on different topics. As far as possible the students shall be encouraged to do
their project work in the parent institute itself. If found essential, they may be permitted to
continue their project outside the parent institute subject to the conditions in M.Tech
regulations. Department will constitute an Evaluation Committee to review the project work. The
student is required to undertake the Master Research Project (Phase 1) during the third semester
and the same is continued in the 4th semester (Phase 2). Phase 1 consist of preliminary thesis
work, two reviews of the work and the submission of preliminary report. First review assesses the
topic, objectives, methodology and expected results. Second review evaluates the progress of the
work, preliminary report and scope of the work which is to be completed in the 4th semester.
The Evaluation committee consists of at least three faculty members of which internal guide and
another expert in the specified area of the project shall be two essential members.
Guide Evaluation Committee Total

Marks 20 30 50
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SEMESTER IV
07CE7202 PROJECT PHASE – 2
Year - 2015
L-T-P-C
0-0-21-12
Objective:
To improve the professional competency and research aptitude by touching the areas which
otherwise not covered by theory or laboratory classes. The project work aims to develop the
work practice in students to apply theoretical and practical tools/techniques to solve real life
problems related to industry and current research.
Master Research project phase 2 is a continuation of project phase 1 started in the third
semester. Towards the end of the semester there would be a pre submission presentation before
the evaluation committee to assess the quality and quantum of the work done. This would be a
pre qualifying exercise for the students for getting approval by the departmental committee for
the submission of the thesis. At least one technical paper is to be prepared for possible
publication in journal or conference. The technical paper is to be submitted along with the thesis.
The final evaluation of the project will be external.
Guide Evaluation Committee Total

Marks 30 40 70
External Evaluation:
Project Evaluation by Viva Voce by External Total

External Examiner / Internal Examiner
Marks 15 15 30
Total: 100 marks
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KERALA TECHNOLOGICAL

(THRISSUR CLUSTER - 07)

SCHEME AND SYLLABI

1. Dr Devdas Menon, Professor, IIT Madras, Chennai Chairman

2 Principal, Government Engineering College Trichur, Thrissur Convener

Principal, AXIS College of Engineering & Technology, East

Principal, IES College of Engineering, Chittilappilly,

5 Principal, MET'S School of Engineering, Mala, Thrissur Member

Principal, Royal College of Engineering & Technology,

Principal, Vidya Academy of Science & Technology,

Principal, Thejus Engineering College, Vellarakkad,

Principal, Universal Engineering College, Vallivattom,

Principal, Sahrdaya College of Engineering & Technology,

This is to certify that

Coordinator in charge of syllabus revision of the programme

Mr. Sandeep M. N.,

Principals of the colleges in which the programme is offered

No Name of the college Principal’s Name Signature

2 Thejus Engineering College Dr. K. Satheesh Kumar

Date: 8th July 2015 Chairman

Semester I (Credits - 21)

Hours / End Semester

07CE6209 Soil Exploration and Field Testing

Soil Dynamics & 3

E 07CE62XX Elective III 3 0 0 40 60 3 3

07CE6214 Seminar 0 0 2 100 - - 2

07CE6216 Mini Project 0 0 4 100 - - 2

07CE6218 Laboratory 0 0 2 100 - - 1

07CE6228 Applied Soil Mechanics

07CE6212 Environmental Geotechnical Engineering

Hours / End Semester

07CE7205 Seminar 0 0 2 100 - - 2

07CE7207 Project Phase – 1 0 0 16 50 - - 6

07CE7201 Forensic Geotechnical Engineering

07CE7211 Modern Techniques in Geotechnical Engineering

07CE7221 Modelling, Simulation and Computer Applications

07CE7203 Earthquake Geotechnical Engineering

07CE7213 Shell Foundations

Hours/ Internal External

NB: The student has to undertake departmental work assigned by HOD

EC - Evaluation Committee; EE - External Examiner; VV - Viva Voce

L-Lecture T-Tutorial P-Practical C-Credit

Internal continuous assessment:

End semester Examination for theory course: 60 marks

Upon completion of the course students will be able to

 apply special functions and integral transforms in various engineering problems.

Contact Sem. Exam

FIRST INTERNAL TEST

Upon completion of the course students will be able to

 describe soil structures and clay mineralogy and their identifications.

solving various engineering problems.

results for different conditions.

effectively use them to solve related engineering problems.

Contact Sem. Exam

Upon completion of the course students will be able to

 describe basics of finite element method and its applications.

 evaluate energy principles, shape functions and coordinate systems.

 formulate stiffness matrix and use isoparametric elements to solve problems.

engineering problems and conduct contact modelling for practical applications.

Contact Sem. Exam

Foundation classification; Shallow foundations; Ultimate and allowable bearing capacity;

Upon completion of the course students will be able to

 describe and compute bearing capacity of foundations using different methods.