Department of Civil Engineering | Kathmandu University

Department of Civil Engineering

School of Engineering

ME Structural Engineering Course

Curriculums

ME in Structural Engineering 1st year 1st Semester

Course Code Course Title Type Credits

MSTR500 Dynamics of Structures Core 3

MSTR501 Advanced Structural Analysis Core 3

Seismic Hazard Analysis and Retrofitting

MSTR503 Core 3
Techniques

Elective I Elective 3

Elective II Elective 3

Total Credits Hours 15

ME in Structural Engineering 1st year 2nd Semester

Course Code Course Title Type Credits

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MSTR502 Seismic Resistant Design of Structures Core 3

Advanced Structural Design of Concrete

MSTR504 Core 3
Structures

MSTR505 Finite Element Method Core 3

Elective III Elective 3

Elective IV Elective 3

Total Credits Hours 15

ME in Structural Engineering 2nd year 1st Semester

Course Code Course Title Type Credits

MSTR506 Prescribed 1 Core 3

MSTR507 Prescribed 2 Core 3

MSTR508 Problem Assessment Project Core 9

Total Credits Hours 15

ME in Structural Engineering 2nd year 2nd Semester

Course Code Course Title Type Credits

MSTR509 Research Thesis Core 15

Total Credits Hours 15

Elective Courses
-Students are allowed to take electives in semesters I and II
-One Course will be offered for each Elective subject in first two semesters and the
prescribed courses will be offered and taken under the project supervisor.

Elective (Semester I)

Course Code Course Title Type Credits

MSTR510 Theory of Elasticity and Plasticity Elective 3

MSTR511 Earthquake Disaster Management Elective 3

MSTR512 Computer Aided Design and Lab Works Elective 3

MSTR513 Design of Bridge Structure Elective 3

MSTR514 Elements of Non – Linear Structures Elective 3

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MSTR515 Lab Tests on Concrete Elective 3

Elective (Semester II)

Course Code Course Title Type Credits

MSTR516 Advanced Design of Hydraulic Structures Elective 3

MSTR517 Design of Prestressed Concrete Structures Elective 3

Advanced Structural Design of Steel

MSTR518 Elective 3
Structure

MSTR519 Advanced Foundation Engineering Elective 3

MSTR520 Elements of Masonry Structures Elective 3

ITPG533 Research Methodology Elective 3

Note:

Students will write a thesis in the fourth semester. However, the thesis work must start from the
beginning of third semester, which is in the form of Project.

Detailed Description of Courses

1. (MSTR500) Dynamics of Structures: Core

Sources of vibration, Equation of Motion, Concept of Dynamic DOF and Constraints, Principle of
vibration analysis, Responses of SDOF system to initial conditions, harmonic loading, impulse
and step loading, Dynamic Amplification Factor, Numerical integration, Problems related to
structural dynamics, Multi degree of freedom (MDOF) system, Dynamic analysis for MDOF
system, Continuous system, Introduction to nonlinear dynamic analysis, Fundamental of
dynamics, Free and force vibration analysis, Direct integration method for dynamic response

2. (MSTR501) Advanced Structural Analysis: Core

Review of fundamental concepts, Energy concepts in structures and transformation of
information, Hyper-static and mobile structures, Flexibility and stiffness method, Direct stiffness
method, Matrix displacement methods, Solution of linear system of equation, Introduction to finite
element methods, Sub-structuring techniques and elastic supports, Non-linear solution
techniques, Stability analysis

3.(MSTR503) Seismic Hazard Analysis: Core

Seismic hazard, Types of seismic hazard, Vulnerability, Vulnerability assessment, Seismology
and earthquakes, Strong ground motion, Seismic hazard analysis, Seismic evaluation, Risk
assessment of existing structures, Retrofitting technique, Hazard versus Risk, Seismic risk

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management, Risk mitigation.

4.(MSTR502) Seismic Resistant Design of Structures: Core

Seismological background, Behavior of buildings and structures during past earthquakes and
lessons learnt, Goals of earthquake resistant design, Combination of gravity and seismic action,
multimodal and multi directional response, spectral analysis, Earthquake resistant measures at
planning stage, Geotechnical consideration, architectural consideration, irregularities, EQ
resistant measures in sloping roof, foundations, general ductility requirements, behavior of
concrete and steel confined concrete, Response spectrum analysis, Analysis of shear walls, Non-
linear analysis of structures, Strong column weak beam, Capacity based design

5.(MSTR504) Advanced Structural Design of Concrete Structures: Core

Review of WSM and LSD, Inelastic behavior and ultimate load analysis, Design of special R.C.
elements; Design of flat slabs Bunkers and silos, Stack-like structures (Chimneys), Elevated
water tanks, Shells, Grid, corbels, hyperbolic structures.

6.(MSTR505) Introduction to Finite Element Methods: Core

Introduction to FEM, Discretization of the domain, Variational principles, Ritz techniques,
Displacement based finite element method, Iso-parametric elements, Finite element analysis of
plate and shell elements, Axi-symmetric stress analysis, Buckling and dynamic analysis, Smaller
and general purpose programs, Nonlinear structural analysis, Dynamic problems, Pre and post
processing, Application of FEM in civil engineering problems

7.(MSTR506) Prescribed 1

8.(MSTR507) Prescribed 2

9.(MSTR508) Problem Assessment Project

10.(MSTR509) Research Thesis: Core

11.(MSTR510) Theories of Elasticity and Plasticity: Elective

Elasticity, Basic equations of theory of elasticity, Analysis of stress and strain, Two dimensional
problems in Cartesian coordinates, Two dimensional problems in polar coordinates, Formulation
and solution of Elasticity problem, Introduction to plasticity, Yield and Failure criteria, Plastic
behavior under plane stress conditions, Stress strain relationship for perfectly plastic materials,
implementation in concrete.

12.(MSTR511) Earthquake Disaster Management: Elective

General meaning and definition of disaster related terminology, Types, characteristics, and
sources of disasters, Concept of disaster cycles (pre, during, and post), Level of disaster and

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process of declaration, Earthquake as a Disaster, Socio-economic vulnerability, Framework for

Earthquake risk management, Disaster management in Nepal, Roles of stake-holders, National
policy, Response and recovery, Approaches of disaster management, Disaster and Risk

13.(MSTR512) Computer Aided Design and Lab Works: Elective

Introduction computer systems and facilities, Programming language, Computer graphics,
Structural analysis, Design and optimization, Expert system, Data acquisition system

14.(MSTR513) Design of Bridge Structures: Elective

Introduction to bridge structures, Site selection and bridge type selection, Fundamentals for
design and analysis of bridges, Bridge loading and responses, Method of lateral load distribution
in bridge deck, Design of reinforced concrete bridges, Design of composite and steel bridges,
Bridge bearing and expansion joint, Design of bridge substructure, Bridge construction methods,
Evaluation of existing bridges, Construction and maintenance of bridge

15.(MSTR514) Elements of Non-linear Structures: Elective

Introduction to nonlinear analysis, Types and sources of nonlinearities, Vibration theory and
analysis of flexural members, Nonlinear analysis of columns, Nonlinear analysis of trusses,
Nonlinear analysis of frames, Nonlinear static analysis of plates, Nonlinear vibration and
instability, Nonlinear solution procedures

16.(MSTR515) Lab Tests on Concrete/Structures: Elective

Destructives tests: Compressive test of concrete cubes, RC slab testing, Flexure test, Pull out
test of concrete. Non- destructive tests: Ultrasonic test, Schmidt hammer test, Rebar detection
test

17.(ITPG533) Research Methodology: Elective

18. (MSTR516) Advanced Design of Hydraulic Structures: Elective

Design procedure for irrigation channels, Irrigation outlets, Canal masonry works, Principles of
design, Use of flow net, Khosla’s theory, Regulation works, Falls, Distributory head regulators,
Cross regulators, Cross drainage works, Canal head works, Earth dams, Seismic design of
Gravity dams, Spillways and energy dissipators, Escapes, Trench weirs, Supply channel and
head regulator

19.(MSTR517) Design of Prestressed Concrete Structures: Elective

General principles of prestressed concrete,Losses,Design of Sections for flexure and shear,
Deflections of prestressed concrete beams, Transfer of prestress in pretensioned members,
Statically indeterminate structures.

20.(MSTR518) Advanced Structural Design of Steel Structures: Elective

Design of trussed girder bridges and bearing, Cold-formed light gauges steel sections, Multistory

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steel buildings, Cold-formed light gauges steel sections, Plastic analysis, Plastic analysis and
design of portal frames, Limits states in steel design, Concrete-steel composite sections, Design
of composite beams, Design of encased steel columns, trussed towers.

21. (MSTR519) Advanced Foundation Engineering: Elective

Classification of foundation, Shallow foundations in clay, Flexible analysis of shallow foundations
by the theory of sub grade reaction, Deep foundations, Earth retaining structures, Seismic
analysis of retaining structures, Bearing Capacity on Slopes, Settlement Analysis of Foundations
in Sand and Clay, Settlement of Piles; Pile foundations-vertical and lateral loads; Negative skin
friction of piles; Uplift capacity of piles and anchors; Foundations on expansive soils.

22. (MSTR520) Elements of Masonry Structures: Elective

History, types and trends of development of masonry structure, Materials and their properties for
masonry structure, Strength and deformation of masonry, Reinforced masonry, Structural system
of masonry constructions, Composite masonry structure, Behavior or structural properties of
masonry members, Masonry structure analysis and design, Masonry arches, Specific problems
of engineering and bridging masonry structure

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