SILVER OAK COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING & TECHNOLOGY

GUJARAT TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY

BACHELOR OF ENGINEERING

Soil Mechanics
(3150615)
5th SEMESTER
CIVIL ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT

Tutorials/Assignments
 Soil Mechanics
CIVIL ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT

PREFACE

Soil Mechanics is one of the courses in the final year curriculum of Civil Engineering. This is the
second edition of Soil Mechanics Tutorial/Assignment for B.E. 3rdyear students of SILVER
OAK COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING & TECHNOLOGY, AHMEDABAD.
The assignments are intended to serve as booklet which consists of series of important questions
for the course. It covers the questions related to syllabus of Gujarat Technological University.
These tutorials are designed in such a way that when students will start solving applied
construction problems they will not only prepare themselves for final exams to be held by
Gujarat Technological University but will also get a glimpse of application of construction
management problems in civil engineering.

Each Tutorial is carefully designed according to the GTU syllabus and main focus is on applied
problems and questions which are important aid while preparing for examinations.

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 INSTRUCTIONS TO STUDENTS

1. Incorrect or incomplete work will certainly delay the marking of your tutorial/assignment

and may even result in it not being marked at all.

2. Each page of the completed tutorial must be numbered consecutively. Make sure that the

pages are in the correct order before you staple them inside the file.

3. Get your tutorials continuously evaluated and assessed by Faculty, in the tutorial room

itself, once you have completed the tutorials.

4. Collect information about the upcoming tutorial to be solved during next tutorial session.

5. Carry necessary material to solve the tutorials such as individual tutorial workbook copy,

Calculators, file pages and required stationary.

6. It is mandatory to attach a copy of workbook in the file followed by pages.

7. It is mandatory to use Index and Certificates of same format attached with this booklet.

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 CERTIFICATE

This is to certify that

Mr./Ms.......................................................................................................................

with enrolment no. ............................................... Semester .........Division.............

has successfully completed his/her tutorials in the Soil Mechanics(3150615) from

the department of ........................................................................................ during the

academic year .........-........

Date of Submission: ......................... Staff in charge: ...........................

Head of Department: ...........................................

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 TABLE OF CONTENT

Page No
Sr. Date of Date of Marks
Assignment Title Sign
No Start Completion (out of 10)
To From

1 Soil Stability /10

2 Stress Distribution of soil /10

3 Sub-Surface Investigation /10

4 Shear Strength /10

5 Bearing Capacity of Shallow /10

Foundation

6 /10
Pile Foundation

Introduction to
7 /10
Geosynthetics

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Assignment No. 1 –Soil Stability

1. Discuss about stability analysis of Infinite slopes for c-Φ soils..

2. Write down step by step the Swedish slip circle method of finding the safety factor for purely cohesive
soil and c- Φ soil

3. What are basic modes of failure of earth slopes? What are the remedial measures to prevent failure of
earth slope.

4. Explain Culman’s method of stability Analysis.

5. A vertical cut is made in a clay deposit having c= 30KN/m2 ,Φ=0, γ =16 KN/m3 . Determine the
maximum depth of cut is stable. Take Sn =0.261 [7.81m]

Activity: Write a case study on real life slope failure

Assignment No. 2 –Stress Distribution in Soil

1. Derive an expression for the vertical stress at a point due to a point load using Boussineq’s theory.

2. Explain in detail the construction of Newmark’s influence chart. How is it used?

3. Explain vertical stress distribution on a horizontal plane due to point load acting on ground surface.

4. Illustrate the procedure for plotting an isobar of intensity 0.1Φ. Also draw isobar diagram

5. A square footing 2mx2m carries a uniformly distributed load of 314KN/m2find the intensity of vertical
pressure at a depth of 6m below a point 0.5m inside each of the two adjacent sides of footing

6. A raft of size 4mx4m carries a load of 200KN/m2. Determine vertical stress increment at a point 4m
below the centre of the loaded area using Boussinesq theory. Compare the result with that obtained by
equivalent point load method.

7. A circular area on the surface of an elastic soil mass of great extent carries a uniformly distributed load
of 150KN/m2. The radius of the circular area is 5m. Compute the vertical stress at a point 6m below the
centre of the circle using Boussineq’s theory. [63.6KN/m2]

Activity:;Prepare Newmarks influence chart on Card Board.

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 Assignment No. 3 –Sub Surface Investigation

1 Give steps in choosing type of foundation.

2 What are different factors to be considered while selecting type of foundation?

3 What methods are available for sub-surface exploration? Explain any one in detail.

4 Differentiate between strip footing and strap footing.

5 Find a report on soil investigation for a structure and attach in your file.

Activity: Discuss soil conditions and details of type

of foundation work going around your house
along with photographs

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 Assignment No. 4 –Shear Strength

1. Derive Moh’s Shear Strength equation using usual notations.

2. Explain different types of triaxial test with respect to drainage conditions
3. Explain the principle of ‘Direct Shear Test’. With a neat sketch give the various
advantages and limitations of this test
4. Give Mohr Coulomb failure envelop for different soils with respective equations
5. Two drained triaxial tests are performed on the material. In the first test the all –
round pressure is 200 KN/m2 and failure occure at an added axial stress of 600
KN/m2 . In the second test all round pressure is 350 Kn/m2 and failure occurs at an
added axial stress of 1050 KN/ m2 . What values of C and Φ correspond to these
results.
6. Compute the shearing strength of soil along a horizontal plane at a depth of 5 m in a deposit
of sand having Φ = 36o , γ= 16.68 KN/m3 , Gs= 2.7. Assume water table at 2.4 m from
ground

Activity: What materials are used to improve shear strength of soil?

Assignment No. 5 – Bearing Capacity of Shallow Foundation

1. Describe Terzaghi’s theory of bearing capacity of foundation soil under strip footing.
What are the assumptions and its limitations?

2. Explain “Types of shear failure of soil” with neat sketches.

3. Describe plate load test with neat sketches.

4. Differentiate between General shear failure and Local shear failure.

5. Explain clearly the effect of ground water table on safe bearing capacity of soil.

6. Define contact pressure. Which factors affect contact pressure distribution? Draw contact
pressure diagram for rigid footing on clay and sand.

7. Compute the safe bearing capacity of square footing 1.5m x1.5m located at a depth of 1m
below ground level in a soil density 18KN/m3, Ø= 30o(Nc=30.14, Nq= 18.4, Nγ= 22.4).
If the water table rises to ground level, what is reduction in SBC? Take FS=3.
8. A footing 3m square carries a gross pressure of 350 KN/m2at a depth 1.2m in sand. A

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 saturated unit weight of sand is 20Kn/m3and the unit weight above the water table is
17Kn/m3. The shear strength parameters are c=0 and Ø=30o. (For Ø=30o, Nq= 20,
Nγ=20). Determine the factor of safety with respect to shear failure for the following
cases:

→ Water table is 5m below ground level

→ Water table is 1.2m below ground level

9. A strip footing of 2 m width is placed at a depth of 4 m below the ground surface.

Determine the net ultimate bearing capacity using, 1) Terzaghi’s equation, 2) Skempton’s
equation and 3) IS code. The unit weight of soil (clay) is 20 kN/m3 and cohesion c = 10
kN/m2.

Activity: Search case study related to shear Failure on

internet and prepare presentation

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 Assignment No. 6 –Pile Foundation

1. Discuss various dynamic formulae. What are their limitations?

2. What is negative skin friction? What is its effect on the pile?

3. Write a short note on group action and efficiency of pile group.

4. Explain “pile load test” to determine the bearing resistance of pile.

5. A square pile (3x3=9 piles) are embedded in clayey bed (cu=100 KPa). The c/c spacing

iskept as 3d. The length and diameter of pile are 10m and 0.3m respectively. If

α=0.6,calculate the pile group capacity considering it as friction pile group.

6. A 30cm diameter pile, 15 m long is driven in a deposit of medium dense sand (Ø= 36o,Nγ=

40 Nq=42). The unit weight of sand is 15 KN/m3. What is allowable load with factor of

safety 3.0. Assume lateral earth pressure coefficient =0.6

Activity: Collect all details of structures of

Ahmedabad where pile foundation is used.

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 Assignment No. 7 – Introduction to Geosynthetics

1) Define (i) Free swell index (ii) Swelling potential (iii) Swelling pressure.

2) What are the characteristics of an expansive soil and how it affects the design of Civil

Engineering Structure?

3) Explain measures for treatment of expansive soils.

4) Give characteristics of collapsible soils.

5) What are Geosynthetics? How Geosynthetics useful in constructions of different structures?

6) Write short note on geotextiles.

Review at least three research papers on Geosynthetics

used for soil stabilization

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 Silver Oak Group of Institutes
Silver Oak College of Engineering & Technology
Aditya Silver Oak Institute of Technology

GUJARAT TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY

BACHELOR OF ENGINEERING

CONCRETE TECHNOLOGY
(3150610)
5th SEMESTER

CIVIL ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT

Assignment Workbook
 CIVIL ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT

VISION

To provide technically competent graduates with professional ethics to serve the society at large
and to promote research in the field of Civil Engineering.

MISSION

1. Provide quality education and skills through a rigorous yet innovative teaching learning
process.
2. Promote interaction with industry, culture of research, consultancy and life-long learning
in diverse areas of Civil Engineering.
3. Provide an education system that provides freedom of thought, promotes excellence,
creativity, entrepreneurial spirit, leadership with emphasis on professionalism and ethical
behavior.

Program Educational Objectives (PEO):

PEO1: To provide a strong foundation of Civil Engineering and skills required to meet the
professional challenges of ever-changing technology.

PEO2: To promote analytical and critical thinking abilities with skills to adapt to latest
technologies needed for higher studies and the career they choose.

PEO3: To inculcate ethical values, concern for environmental and social impact, leadership
qualities, and managerial abilities for responsible professional career.
 CONCRETE TECHNOLOGY

CIVIL ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT

PREFACE

Concrete Technology is designed for Civil Engineering undergraduates with basic understanding
of the theory and practical of concrete materials. Students will apply the knowledge gained from
theoretical and practical practice. This is the first edition of Concrete Technology Assignment
Workbook for B.E. 2nd year students of SILVER OAK GROUP OF INSTITUTES,
AHMEDABAD.
This Assignment workbook is intended to serve as booklet which consists of series of important
questions for the course in Concrete Technology. It covers the questions related to syllabus of
Gujarat Technological University. These assignments are designed in such a way that when
students will start solving the questions and problems they will not only prepare themselves for
final exams to be held by Gujarat Technological University but will also get a glimpse of
application of Concrete Technology applications & analysis in engineering.
Each Assignment is carefully designed according to the GTU syllabus and focusing on assigned
activities which are important aid for thorough knowledge.
 INSTRUCTIONS TO STUDENTS

1. Incorrect or incomplete work will certainly delay the marking of your tutorial/assignment
and may even result in it not being marked at all.
2. Each page of the completed assignment must be numbered consecutively. Make sure that
the pages are in the correct order before you staple them inside the file.
3. Complete assignment in due time.
4. Get your assignments continuously evaluated and assessed by Faculty, in the lab room
itself, once you complete the assignment.
5. Collect information about the upcoming assignment to be solved during next laboratory
session.
6. Carry necessary material to complete the tutorials such as individual assignment
workbook copy, Calculators, file pages and required stationary.
7. It is mandatory to attach a copy of workbook in the file followed by pages.
8. Assignment will get signed only and only after completion of assigned activity at end of
each assignment.
9. Assignment should be written on one side pages and all figures should be drawn neat and
clean on blank page.
 CERTIFICATE

This is to certify that

Mr./Ms. .............................................................................................................

with enrolment no. ............................................... Semester .........Division.............

has successfully completed his/her assignments in the Concrete Technology

(3150610) from the department of ................................................................ during

the academic year ......... -...........

Date of Submission: ......................... Staff in charge: ...........................

Head of Department: ...........................................

 TABLE OF CONTENT

Page No
Sr. Date of Date of Marks (out
Assignment Title Sign
No Start Completion of 10)
To From

1 Introduction to concrete

2 Concrete making materials

3 Fresh Concrete

4 Hardened Concrete

Durability & Permeability of

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concrete

6 Concrete mix design

Special concrete and Concreting

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methods

Miscellaneous Topics
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Type of course: Civil Engineering

Prerequisite: This course requires the student to know about the basic of civil engineering,
fundamentals of chemistry, building materials etc.

Rationale: A civil engineer are supposed to supervise concreting operations involving

proportioning, mixing, transporting, placing, compacting, finishing and curing of concrete.
To perform above functions, it is essential to impart knowledge and skills regarding
ingredients of concrete and their properties; properties of concrete in plastic and hardened
stage, water cement ratio and workability; proportioning for ordinary concrete; concreting
operations and joints in concrete.

Reference Books:

1. Properties of Concrete - Neville A. M.

2. Concrete Microstructure, Properties and Materials –P.Kumar Mehta / Paulo J.M.Monteiro
3. Concrete Technology- Shetty M. S.
4. Advanced Concrete Technology – ZONGJIN Li
5. Concrete Technology- Gambhir M. L.
6. Concrete Technology by A.R. Santhakumar, IIT Madras
7. Sood, Hemant, Mittal LN and Kulkarni PD; "Laboratory Manual on Concrete
Technology", CBS Publishers, New Delhi, 2002
8. Kulkarni, PD; Ghosh, RK and Phull, YR; "Text Book of Concrete Technology"; New
Delhi Oxford and IBH Publishing Co.
9. Krishnamurthy, KT; Rao, A Kasundra and Khandekar, AA; "Concrete Technology";
Delhi, Dhanpat Rai and Sons.
10. Gupta BL; "Text Book of Concrete Technology"; Standard Publishers Distributors
11. Varshney, RS;"Concrete Technology";New Delhi, Oxford and IBH Publishing
12. Orchard; "Concrete Technology"; Vol I, II, and III
13. Handoo, BL; and Puri, LD;"Concrete Technology"; New Delhi, Satya Prakashan 100
14. Vazirani, VN; and Chandola, SP; "Concrete Technology"; Delhi, Khanna Publishers
15. Siddique, R., “Special Structural Concretes”, New Delhi, Galgotia Publishers Pvt. Ltd.
Delhi
Course Outcomes:
After studying this subject students will be able to:
At the end of the course the students should be able to:
1. Identify the functional role of ingredients of concrete and apply this knowledge to mix
design philosophy.
2. Acquire and apply fundamental knowledge in the fresh and hardened properties of
concrete
3. Evaluate the effect of the environment on service life performance, properties and failure
modes of structural concrete and demonstrate techniques of measuring the Non
Destructive Testing of concrete structure.
4. Develop an awareness of the utilization of waste materials as novel innovative materials
for use in concrete
5. Design a concrete mix which fulfills the required properties for fresh and hardened
concrete
 ASSIGNMENT 1
INTRODUCTION OF CONCRETE

1. Draw a Diagram or flowchart or in a tabular form of historical Background of cement and

concrete using any source. Write down the reference books, links if used. (Dec’11, June’12)

2. Explain dry process and wet process for manufacturing of cement. Recently Which process we
are using? Justify. (Mar’10, Dec’10, May’12, Jan,13, Dec’14, Nov’17)

3. Prepare a table of the leading cement manufacturing plants in India as discussed in class.
 ASSIGNMENT 2
CONCRETE MAKING MATERIALS

Enlist and prepare a table of the Bogue’s compound for cement and explain their
1. characteristics. (Dec’09)

Explain Heat of Hydration in flow chart and give the difference between setting and
2. hardening of cement. (Dec’11)

3. State different types of cement and explain any two in brief. (Nov’17, Dec’09)

Enlist the tests for the determination of strength of aggregate. Explain any one in
4. detail.(Dec’11)

5. Explain the qualities of water required for production of concrete. (Dec’11)

Enlist the company ,type of admixture and prepare a table for purpose of adding
6.
admixtures in concrete. (Nov’17 , Dec’11)
7. Make a table of classification of aggregate with photographs.
 ASSIGNMENT 3
FRESH CONCRETE

What is workability? List the factors affecting the workability of concrete and explain. (
1. March’10, Dec’10, May’11, Dec’10, Nov’16, June’17, Nov’17)

Explain Segregation and bleeding of concrete in detail with different photographs

2. (June’17, Nov’17, June’16, Dec’09, Dec’10, May’11, Jan’13, May’14, Dec’14,
Nov’16)

3. Enlist and explain the different methods of curing with innovative way.(Dec’11, May’12)

What is workability, explain. ( March’10, Dec’10, May’11, Dec’10, Nov’16, June’17,

4.
Nov’17)
5. Enlist the different compaction methods with pictures.
 ASSIGNMENT 4
HARDENED CONCRETE

1. Give the difference between hardened concrete and fresh concrete. (June’17)
State factors affecting Compressive strength of concrete and explain any four in detail.
(Nov’17, June’17, Nov’16) or Explain Water–Cement ratio. (June’17) or Explain the
2. effect of water cement ratio on the strength of concrete? Explain Mechanism. (Dec’09,
May’11, June’16)

Define Shrinkage. Explain Plastic shrinkage. (Nov’17) or what is shrinkage? Give the
3. classification of shrinkage. (June’16)

4. Read and write Compression and tensile tests from IS: 456.
5. Define Creep. Explain factors affecting creep of concrete. (May’12, Jan’13,Nov’17)
 ASSIGNMENT 5
DURABILITY AND PERMEABILITY OF CONCRETE

Discuss various aspect of durability of concrete. What measures are taken by IS code to
1. ensure durable structure? (Dec’09, Dec’10, May’11, Dec’11,June’17,June’16,Nov’17,
Nov’16)

What is permeability of concrete? Enlist factors affecting permeability of concrete.

2. Explain any one in detail. (Dec’09, May’14, Dec’14, June’16)

Explain mechanism of Sulphate Attack on concrete. (May’11, Dec’14, June’16,

3. March’10, March’11, Nov’16, Nov’17)

4. Explain alkali-aggregate reaction. What are the factors promoting it and how it can be
controlled? (May’11, Dec’10, Dec’11, Dec’14, May’15)
5. Read any case studies on durability or permeability and prepare presentation on it.
 ASSIGNMENT 6
CONCRETE MIX DESIGN

Explain principle of mix design. Explain parameters and factors influencing mix design.
(Nov’17, June’16) OR Which factors are affecting the choice of mix design. (June’17)
1. OR List factors affecting the choice of mix design. (March’10, Dec’11, May’11,
May’12,Nov’16)

Define nominal mix concrete and design mix concrete. Describe step by step procedure of
IS method of mix design. (Dec’11, Nov’17, Nov’16)OR Write the steps of mix design
2. using IS 10262. (June’17)OR Explain Indian Standard Mix design method as per IS:
10262:2009 with its salient features. (Jan’13, June’16)

3. Define: (i) Mean (ii) Variance (iii) Range (Nov’17, June’17, and Nov’16). Mention
acceptance criteria for mix design and variation of test results. (May’11)
4. Prepare a pictorial presentation of working of RMC.
 ASSIGNMENT 7
SPECIAL CONCRETE & CONCRETING METHODS

Which are the basic requirements or property of the Self Compacting concrete? Enlist
1. various tests for measurement of each property. (June’16)

Write short note on cold weather concreting. (Nov’16)OR Explain the effect of cold
2. weather on concrete. (May’11, June’16)

3. Explain the effect of hot weather on concrete. (March’10, May’11, Dec’14, May’14)
Enlist various methods of concreting under water and explain ‘Tremie method’. (Dec’09,
4. Jan’13, Dec’14, June’17, Nov’16)

5. Prepare a presentation on any one special concrete and method.

 ASSIGNMENT 8
MISCELLANEOUS TOPICS

Explain ultrasonic pulse velocity test for hardened concrete. (June’17)OR Explain
1. ultrasonic pulse velocity test. (Nov’16)OR Give the factors affecting the measurement
of Ultrasonic pulse velocity test. (May’10, Dec’14,June’16)

2. Differentiate between destructive and non- destructive tests. Give the Limitation of
Rebound hammer test.(Dec’10, Dec’11, May’12, May’14)
3. Take a photograph of a crack in any structure. Find out the crack type, causes, effects
and solution.
 PROGRAM OUTCOME (POs)

Engineering Graduates will be able to:

1. Engineering Knowledge: Apply the knowledge of mathematics, science, engineering

fundamentals, and an engineering specialization to the solution of complex engineering
problems.
2. Problem Analysis: Identify, formulate, review research literature, and analyze complex
engineering problems reaching substantiated conclusions using first principles of
mathematics, natural sciences, and engineering sciences.
3. Design/development of solutions: Design solutions for complex engineering problems
and design system components or processes that meet the specified needs with appropriate
consideration for the public health and safety, and the cultural, societal, and environmental
considerations.
4. Conduct investigations of complex problems: Use research-based knowledge and
research methods including design of experiments, analysis and interpretation of data, and
synthesis of the information to provide valid conclusions.
5. Modern tool usage: Create, select, and apply appropriate techniques, resources, and
modern engineering and IT tools including prediction and modeling to complex engineering
activities with an understanding of the limitations.
6. The engineer and society: Apply reasoning informed by the contextual knowledge to
assess societal, health, safety, legal and cultural issues and the consequent responsibilities
relevant to the professional engineering practice.
7. Environment and sustainability: Understand the impact of the professional engineering
solutions in societal and environmental contexts, and demonstrate the knowledge of, and need
for sustainable development.
8. Ethics: Apply ethical principles and commit to professional ethics and responsibilities and
norms of the engineering practice.
9. Individual and team work: Function effectively as an individual, and as a member or
leader in diverse teams, and in multidisciplinary settings.
10. Communication: Communicate effectively on complex engineering activities with the
engineering community and with society at large, such as, being able to comprehend and
write effective reports and design documentation, make effective presentations, and give and
receive clear instructions.
11. Project management and finance: Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the
engineering and management principles and apply these to one’s own work, as a member and
leader in a team, to manage projects and in multidisciplinary environments.
12. Life-long learning: Recognize the need for, and have the preparation and ability to
engage in independent and life-long learning in the broadest context of technological change.
 Silver Oak Group of Institutes
Silver Oak College of Engineering & Technology
Aditya Silver Oak Institute of Technology

GUJARAT TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY

BACHELOR OF ENGINEERING

DESIGN OF STRUCTURES
(3150612)
5th SEMESTER

CIVIL ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT

Tutorials /Assignments
 Silver Oak College of Engineering & Technology
Civil Engineering Department

Mission Vision
VISION
To provide technically competent graduates with professional ethics to serve the society at large
and to promote research in the field of Civil Engineering.

MISSION

1. Provide quality education and skills through a rigorous yet innovative teaching learning
process.
2. Promote interaction with industry, culture of research, consultancy and life-long learning
in diverse areas of Civil Engineering.
3. Provide an education system that provides freedom of thought, promotes excellence,
creativity, entrepreneurial spirit, leadership with emphasis on professionalism and ethical
behavior.

Program Educational Objectives (PEO):

PEO1: To provide a strong foundation of Civil Engineering and skills required to meet the
professional challenges of ever-changing technology.

PEO2: To promote analytical and critical thinking abilities with skills to adapt to latest
technologies needed for higher studies and the career they choose.

PEO3: To inculcate ethical values, concern for environmental and social impact, leadership
qualities, and managerial abilities for responsible professional career.
DESIGN OF STRUCTURES ASSIGNMENT BOOK
(3150612)

Prerequisite: Mechanics of Solids, Structural Analysis, Mathematics

Rationale: To develop basic understanding for designing of different types of building

structures.

Course Outcomes: After successful completion of the course the students shall be able to:

1. Understand various design philosophy to be used in the design of structural elements.

2. Design basic structural elements like slab, beams, columns and foundation etc. using steel
and concrete as materials
3. Design basic structural elements slab, beams, columns and foundation etc. using limit
state approach.

Kindly note:
1. Questions noted with “Practice sum/question” are not included in CEP Test, should be
done by students as homework and will be attached with respective assignment
submission.
2. Drawings, PPTs, Chart/Poster, Report, etc. submission should be attached in form of
document with respective assignments if it is mentioned as educational activity.

Reference Books (RC Design)

1. Shah & Karve; Limit State Theory & Design of Reinforced Concrete; Structure Pub., Pune
2. Dr. H.J. Shah; Reinforced concrete Vol-I; Charotar Pub. Anand
3. A.K.Jain; Design of Concrete Structures, Nemchand Publication
3. IS: 456 - Code of practice for plain and reinforced concrete
4. IS: 875 (Part I to V) - Code of practice for structural safety of Buildings Loading standards
5. IS: 1893 - Criteria for earthquake resistant design of structures

Reference Books (Steel Design)

1. N.Subramanian; Steel Structure

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 CERTIFICATE

This is to certify that

Mr./Ms....................................................................................................................... with
enrolment no. ................................................................ has successfully completed his/her
Assignments in the DESIGN OF STRUCTURES
(3150612)from the department of CIVIL Engineering during the academic year .........
-........

Date of Submission: ......................... Staff incharge: ...........................

Head of Department: ...........................................

 TABLE OF CONTENT

Page No
Marks
Sr. Date of Date of
Assignment Title Sign (out of
No Start Completion
10)
To From

1 Basics and Design philosophy

2 Theory of RCC & Steel elements

3 Design of RCC & Steel Elements

(Beam and Connection)

4 Design of RCC & Steel Elements

(slab and Tension Member)

5 Design of RCC & Steel Elements

(Column and Compression
Member)

6 Design of RCC & Steel Elements

(footing and Gusset Plate)

7 RCC and Steel Drawings

 ASSIGNMENT: 1 - Basics and Design philosophy

NOTE: Use M20 grade Concrete & FE415 steel wherever necessary

1. What are the factors of safety used for design based on different design philosophies?
(RCC)
2. Brief types of loads and load combinations considered for design of R.C.C. Structure.
(RCC)
3. Draw an actual as well as idealized stress – strain curves for concrete and steel. (RCC)
4. The Design Strength of concrete is taken 0.446fck. Explain why? (RCC)
5. Explain the terms: 1. Partial safety factor for material strength 2. Partial safety factor for
loads. (RCC)

6. Write the advantages and disadvantages of structural steel. (STEEL)

7. Write the characteristics of Plastic, Compact and Slender sections. (STEEL)

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 ASSIGNMENT: 2 - Theory of RCC and Steel elements

NOTE: Use M20 grade Concrete & FE415 steel wherever necessary

1. Criticize doubly reinforced beam over singly reinforced beam. (RCC)

2. State and explain in brief types of limit states and assumptions made in limit state of collapse.
(RCC)

3. Derive equation for depth of neutral axis and moment of resistance for a balance beam section.
(RCC)

4. Explain the sections considered for design based on Neutral Axis behaviour. (RCC)

5. Criticize the welded connections over bolted connections. (STEEL)

6. Explain with neat sketches: “LACING” and “BATTENING”. (STEEL)

7. Sketch the typical bolted connection using lug angle. (STEEL)

 ASSIGNMENT: 3 - Design of RCC and Steel
Elements(Beam and Connections)

NOTE: Use M20 grade Concrete & FE415 steel wherever necessary

1. Find the Moment of Resistance of a singly reinforced concrete beam of 200mm width
and 410 mm effective depth, reinforced with 4 bars of 12 mm diameter of Fe415 and
M20 concrete. (RCC)
2. Design a Singly reinforced rectangular beam for factored moment 160 kNm. Use fe 415
and M20 and width to effective Depth ratio of the beam is 0.7. (RCC)

3. Design doubly reinforced beam section 300x500 mm to carry factored bending moment
300 kNm. Consider M25 concrete and fe415 steel. Furnish reinforcement details.
(RCC)
4. Find bolt value of 20 mm diameter 4.6 grade bolt, connecting 410 grade 10 mm thick
plate, in single shear and double shear. Consider area of bolt=245 mm2. (STEEL)

5. Two steel plates 200x8 mm of grade 410 are to be connected by 20 mm bolts of grade
4.6 using butt joint. Design the connection to transmit a pull equal to the strength of the
plate. (STEEL)
6. Design a lap joint and butt joint between two plates having thickness 12 mm and 16
mm are connected by a single bolted joint with 20 mm diameter bolts at 75mm pitch.
Calculate the efficiency of the joint. Take fu of plate as 410 MPa and assume 4.6 grade
bolts. (STEEL)
7. Design a suitable fillet weld to connect a tie plate 100 mm x 8 mm to a 12 mm thick
gusset plate. The plate is subjected to load equal to tension capacity of the member.
Assume shop welding. Provide only side fillets. Assume Fu 410 MPa and fy 250 Mpa.
(STEEL)
 ASSIGNMENT: 4 - Design of RCC & STEEL Elements(Slab
and Tension Member)

NOTE: Use M20 grade Concrete & FE415 steel wherever necessary

1. Find moment of resistance of a flanged T beam having 150 mm flange thickness,1500

mm effective flange width, 300 mm web thickness,450 mm effective depth reinforced
using 6 nos. 20 mm dia. bars at tension face. (RCC)

2. A simply supported RCC beam 230mm wide, 410mm effective depth is subjected to
ultimate shear force of 200kN at supports. Tensile reinforcement at supports of 0.5%.
Design shear stirrups near support and also design nominal shear reinforcement at mid
span for M20 concrete and Fe 250 steel for stirrups. (RCC)

3. Deign lap joint to connect two plates 100x16 mm and 100x12mm to transfer 100 kN
axial factored loads. Use single row of 4.6 grade bolts. Plates are of steel grade 410.
(STEEL)
4. Calculate compressive strength of 2 ISA 80 x 80 x 8 mm placed on either side of gusset
plate 8 mm thick with effective held in position at both ends but restrained against
rotation at one end. The length of member is 3 m and fy is 250 MPa. (STEEL)

5. Design a simply supported one way RCC slab with clear span of 3m x 7m. Assume the
live load as 3kN/m2 and floor finish 1kN/m2. (RCC)
 ASSIGNMENT: 5 - Design of RCC & Steel
Elements(Column and Compression Member)

NOTE: Use M20 grade Concrete & FE415 steel wherever necessary

1. An R. C. C. column of the size 300x300 mm is loaded by a working axial compressive load of

700kN. If the Safe Bearing capacity of the soil is 150kN/m2, design the suitable square
slopped individual footing for the same giving check for the shear. (RCC)
2. Design a simply supported two –way slab for an effective span of 3.0 x 3.0m. Clear span
supported on 300 mm thick walls on four sides. Corners are not held down. Live load -
3kN/m2, Floor finish - 1kN/m2.use M-20 concrete & Fe-415 steel. (RCC)
3. Design a simply supported beam of span 5m carrying a reinforced concrete floor Capable of
providing lateral restraint to the top compression flange. The UDL is consists of 25 kN/m
including dead load of structure. Assume Fe 415 grade steel. (STEEL)
4. A steel column ISMB 600 is loaded by the factored axial compressive load 550 kN. Design
the suitable slab base for the column if it is resting on the concrete of grade M30. (STEEL)
5. A built up column with 2 ISMC 300, back to back at spacing of 150mm, is carrying an axial
load of 800 kN. Length of both ends but not
the column is 8m. It is held in position at
restrained in direction. Design a suitable double lacing system. (STEEL)
6. Design and detail RCC square column section to carry ultimate axial load 1800 kN. The
effective length of column is 2.5m. (RCC)
 ASSIGNMENT: 6 - Design of RCC & STEEL
Elements(Footing and Gusset Plate)

NOTE: Use M20 grade Concrete & FE415 steel wherever necessary
1. Design a RCC slab continuous over all four sides having span of 3.5m x 4.5m subjected to live
load of 3kN/m2 and floor finish 1.3 kN/m2. Use M20 and Fe415 (RCC)

2. Design an isolated sloped footing for the column of size 300mmx500m reinforced with 6 bars of
20mm diameter carrying an ultimate load of 900kN. The bearing capacity of soil is 260kN/m2.
Use M20 and Fe415. Effective cover for bottom steel is 60mm (RCC)

3. Design a Gusseted base for a column ISHB 400 with cover plates 400 X20 mm on each flange.
The factored load on column is 4000 kN. The length of Column is 5.0m. The safe bearing
capacity of soil is 250 kN/m2. M15 grade concrete is used for pedestal. (STEEL)

4. Calculate the moment carrying capacity of 3 m long ISMB 350 beam which has full torsional
restraint and no warping restraint at ends only. (laterally unrestrained beam ) (STEEL)
 ASSIGNMENT: 7 - RCC and Steel Drawings

NOTE: Draw only one detailing per sheet.

1. Prepare drawing of reinforcement detailing of one way slab with various end conditions.

2. Prepare drawing of reinforcement detailing of two way slab with various end conditions.

3. Prepare drawing of reinforcement detailing of sloped footing including column footing junction.

4. Prepare drawing of Lacing systems, Battening systems and slab base foundation for steel
column.

5. Prepare drawing of the typical bolted connection using lug angle

6. Prepare drawing of gusseted base footing & slab base footing.

7. Prepare drawing of typical fillet and butt welded connection.

 Silver Oak College of Engineering & Technology
Civil Engineering Department

PROGRAM OUTCOMES (POs) Engineering Graduates will be able to:

1. Engineering knowledge: Apply the knowledge of mathematics, science, engineering fundamentals, and an
engineering specialization to the solution of complex engineering problems.

2. Problem analysis: Identify, formulate, review research literature, and analyze complex engineering
problems reaching substantiated conclusions using first principles of mathematics, natural sciences, and
engineering sciences.

3. Design/development of solutions: Design solutions for complex engineering problems and design system
components or processes that meet the specified needs with appropriate consideration for the public health
and safety, and the cultural, societal, and environmental considerations.

4. Conduct investigations of complex problems: Use research-based knowledge and research methods
including design of experiments, analysis and interpretation of data, and synthesis of the information to
provide valid conclusions.

5. Modern tool usage: Create, select, and apply appropriate techniques, resources, and modern engineering
and IT tools including prediction and modeling to complex engineering activities with an understanding of
the limitations.

6. The engineer and society: Apply reasoning informed by the contextual knowledge to assess societal,
health, safety, legal and cultural issues and the consequent responsibilities relevant to the professional
engineering practice.

7. Environment and sustainability: Understand the impact of the professional engineering solutions in
societal and environmental contexts, and demonstrate the knowledge of, and need for sustainable
development.

8. Ethics: Apply ethical principles and commit to professional ethics and responsibilities and norms of the
engineering practice.

9. Individual and team work: Function effectively as an individual, and as a member or leader in diverse
teams, and in multidisciplinary settings.
10. Communication: Communicate effectively on complex engineering activities with the engineering
community and with society at large, such as, being able to comprehend and write effective reports and
design documentation, make effective presentations, and give and receive clear instructions.

11. Project management and finance: Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the engineering and
management principles and apply these to one’s own work, as a member and leader in a team, to manage
projects and in multidisciplinary environments.

12. Life-long learning: Recognize the need for, and have the preparation and ability to engage in independent
and life-long learning in the broadest context of technological change.
 Silver Oak Group of Institutes
Silver Oak College of Engineering & Technology
Aditya Silver Oak Institute of Technology

GUJARAT TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY

BACHELOR OF ENGINEERING

REMOTE SENSING & GIS

(3150617)
5th SEMESTER

CIVIL ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT

Tutorials /Assignments
 Silver Oak College of Engineering & Technology
Civil Engineering Department

Mission Vision
VISION
To provide technically competent graduates with professional ethics to serve the society at large
and to promote research in the field of Civil Engineering.

MISSION

1. Provide quality education and skills through a rigorous yet innovative teaching learning
process.
2. Promote interaction with industry, culture of research, consultancy and life-long learning
in diverse areas of Civil Engineering.
3. Provide an education system that provides freedom of thought, promotes excellence,
creativity, entrepreneurial spirit, leadership with emphasis on professionalism and ethical
behavior.

Program Educational Objectives (PEO):

PEO1: To provide a strong foundation of Civil Engineering and skills required to meet the
professional challenges of ever-changing technology.

PEO2: To promote analytical and critical thinking abilities with skills to adapt to latest
technologies needed for higher studies and the career they choose.

PEO3: To inculcate ethical values, concern for environmental and social impact, leadership
qualities, and managerial abilities for responsible professional career.
 ASSIGNMENT BOOK

Reference Books (RC Design)

1. Lilliesand T.M. and Kiefer R.W., Remote Sensing and image Interpretation , John Wiley and
Sons, New York, 2004.
2. Burrrough P.A and McDonnel R.A., Principles of Geographic Information Systems, Oxford
university press, 1998
3. A.M. Chandra and S.K. Ghosh,Remote Sensing and Geographical information System, Narosa
Publishing House, New Delhi, 2006
4. BhattaB.,Remote Sensing and GIS, Oxford University Press, New Delhi, 2008
5. Stan Aronoff, “Geographical Information Systems”, WDL Publications, Ottawa, Canada, 1989.
6. Agrawal N.K., Essentials of GPS, Spatial Network Pvt. Ltd., Hydrabad, 2004.
7. Bhatta B., Remote Sensing and GIS, Oxford University Press, New Delhi, 2008
8. Manual of Remote Sensing (Edited), Series of volumes.
9. Lo C.P. and Yeung Albert K.W., Concepts and Techniques of Geographical Information
Systems, Prentice-Hall of India Pvt. Ltd. New Delhi, 2006

ii
 CERTIFICATE

This is to certify that

Mr./Ms....................................................................................................................... with
Enrolment no. ................................................................ Has successfully completed his/her
Assignments in the REMOTE SENSING & GIS (3150617) from the department of
CIVIL Engineering during the academic year ......... -........

Date of Submission: ......................... Staff incharge: ...........................

Head of Department: ...........................................

 TABLE OF CONTENT

Page No
Marks
Sr. Date of Date of
Assignment Title Sign (out of
No Start Completion
10)
To From

Fundamental Of Remote Sensing

1

Image Interpretation And Digital

2 Image Processing

GIS and Spatial Data Analysis

3

GIS Software
4
 ASSIGNMENT: 1 - FUNDAMENTAL OF REMOTE SENSING

1. Define remote sensing in details and explain remote sensing and GIS work flow.
2. Explain the components of remote sensing in details.
3. Explain the interaction of EMR with earth’s atmosphere and earth’s surface.

4. What are the types of remote sensing? Explain active and passive remote sensing in detail.

5. Write a short note on electromagnetic waves used in remote sensing and explain its properties.

6. Write a short note on Active and passive remote sensors.

7. Give brief idea about GSLV and PSLV

 ASSIGNMENT: 2 - Image Interpretation and Digital Image
Processing

1. Explain system of image classification in Remote sensing

2. Draw a flow chart displaying various operations involved in digital image processing.

3. Explain image interpretation keys.

4. What is resolution for sensors and pixel in image? Explain in detail spectral resolution and temporal
resolution.

5. What do you understand by image transformation and image enhancement?

6. Explain various equipments used for image interpretation.

 ASSIGNMENT: 3 – GIS and Spatial Data Analysis

1. Explain in details about the GIS.

2. Describe in brief about vector and raster data acquisition.
3. Discuss in details about the geospatial data and its interpretation.
4. Write in detail about the geo-referencing of the data obtained for GIS.
5. Note down the application of GIS in details with reference to Civil Engineering.
6. Explain the function of DBMS.
7. Write a short note on ESRI.
8. Write a short note on Cartography.
9. Explain Buffering and Neighborhood.
 ASSIGNMENT: 4 – GIS Software

1. Describe features of important GIS software packages.

2. Enlist various remote sensing software and describe any one in brief.
3. Write a note on ArcGIS and its applications.
4. Study a Research paper on use of Remote Sensing and GIS software in Civil engineering.
5. Collect reports and relevant details of following:
i. Projects on Water Resource Mapping and Management.
ii. Projects on Land Use Mapping and Land Resource Management.
iii. Projects on Site Selection for major infrastructure.
iv. Projects on Natural Disaster Mitigation and Management.
 Silver Oak College of Engineering & Technology
Civil Engineering Department

PROGRAM OUTCOMES (POs) Engineering Graduates will be able to:

1. Engineering knowledge: Apply the knowledge of mathematics, science, engineering fundamentals, and an
engineering specialization to the solution of complex engineering problems.

2. Problem analysis: Identify, formulate, review research literature, and analyze complex engineering
problems reaching substantiated conclusions using first principles of mathematics, natural sciences, and
engineering sciences.

3. Design/development of solutions: Design solutions for complex engineering problems and design system
components or processes that meet the specified needs with appropriate consideration for the public health
and safety, and the cultural, societal, and environmental considerations.

4. Conduct investigations of complex problems: Use research-based knowledge and research methods
including design of experiments, analysis and interpretation of data, and synthesis of the information to
provide valid conclusions.

5. Modern tool usage: Create, select, and apply appropriate techniques, resources, and modern engineering
and IT tools including prediction and modeling to complex engineering activities with an understanding of
the limitations.

6. The engineer and society: Apply reasoning informed by the contextual knowledge to assess societal,
health, safety, legal and cultural issues and the consequent responsibilities relevant to the professional
engineering practice.

7. Environment and sustainability: Understand the impact of the professional engineering solutions in
societal and environmental contexts, and demonstrate the knowledge of, and need for sustainable
development.

8. Ethics: Apply ethical principles and commit to professional ethics and responsibilities and norms of the
engineering practice.

9. Individual and team work: Function effectively as an individual, and as a member or leader in diverse
teams, and in multidisciplinary settings.
10. Communication: Communicate effectively on complex engineering activities with the engineering
community and with society at large, such as, being able to comprehend and write effective reports and
design documentation, make effective presentations, and give and receive clear instructions.

11. Project management and finance: Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the engineering and
management principles and apply these to one’s own work, as a member and leader in a team, to manage
projects and in multidisciplinary environments.

12. Life-long learning: Recognize the need for, and have the preparation and ability to engage in independent
and life-long learning in the broadest context of technological change.
SILVER OAK COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING & TECHNOLOGY

GUJARAT TECHNOLOGICALUNIVERSITY
BACHELOR OF ENGINEERING

TRANSPORTATION ENGINEERING
(3150611)

5th SEMESTER
CIVIL ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT

Tutorials/Assignments
Academic Year (2020-21)
 Silver Oak College of Engineering & Technology
Civil Engineering Department

Mission Vision

VISION
To provide technically competent graduates with professional ethics to serve the society at large
and to promote research in the field of Civil Engineering.

MISSION

1. Provide quality education and skills through a rigorous yet innovative teaching
learning process.
2. Promote interaction with industry, culture of research, consultancy and life-long
learning in diverse areas of Civil Engineering.
3. Provide an education system that provides freedom of thought, promotes excellence,
creativity, entrepreneurial spirit, leadership with emphasis on professionalism and
ethical behavior.

Program Educational Objectives (PEO):

PEO1: To provide a strong foundation of Civil Engineering and skills required to meet the
professional challenges of ever-changing technology.

PEO2: To promote analytical and critical thinking abilities with skills to adapt to latest
technologies needed for higher studies and the career they choose.

PEO3: To inculcate ethical values, concern for environmental and social impact, leadership
qualities, and managerial abilities for responsible professional career.
 INSTRUCTIONS TO STUDENTS

1. Students have to complete all tutorials in prescribed time limit

2. Use college file pages for theoretical questions.
3. Black pen for questions & blue pen for answers.
4. For online search specific questions kindly adopt any methodology or tool like Word,
Presentation etc.
5. While mentioning any facts and figures from online search, attach reference of the source at
bottom of the page.
6. Each assignment will be evaluated based on your overall inputs and efforts in submitting the
said assignment.
7. Refrain or avoid direct copy paste in online search specific questions.
8. For drawings kindly use A4 size sheet with clear margins and title box.
 CERTIFICATE

This is to certify that

Mr./Ms....................................................................................................................... with

enrolment no. ............................................... Semester .........Division............. has

successfully completed his/her tutorials in the Transportation Engineering (3150611)

from the department of ................................................................ during the academic

year ......... -........

Date of Submission: ......................... Staff in charge: ...........................

Head of Department: ...........................................

 TABLE OF CONTENT

Page No
Date of Date of Marks
Sr. No Tutorial/Assignment Title Sign
Start Completion (out of 10)
To From

1 Assignment- 1
Introduction
Assignment-2 (A)
2
Highway Transportation:
Introduction
3 Assignment-2 (B)
Highway Geometric Design
4 Assignment-2 (C)
Highway Materials
Assignment-2 (D)
5.
Design & Construction Of
Pavement
Assignment-2 (E)
6 Pavement Maintenance &
Highway Drainage, Arboriculture
And Lighting
7 Assignment-2 (F)
Traffic Engineering
8 Assignment-3
Rail Transportation
9 Assignment-4
Water Transportation
10 Assignment-5
Air Transportation
 ASSIGNMENT- 1

INTRODUCTION

1. Compare various modes of transportation and find out which mode of transportation

contributed the most in year 2019-20

2. On official website of CRRI, study annual report of 2018-19 and highlight about different

research projects carried out in flexible pavement.

3. How many IRC codes are used in design of highway? Name and list out each.

4. In Indian Railway Board, how many zones are divided? List out all Zonal divisions.

5. Highlight all major key points of IWAI. Name the current minister in charge of Ministry of

Shipping, Govt of India.

6. State the Vision and Mission of AAI.

 ASSIGNMENT-2 (A)
HIGHWAY TRANSPORTATION: INTRODUCTION

1. What are the objectives and need of highway planning?

2. Draw cross section of “Water Bound Macadam” roads.

3. Draw a chronological flow chart of “Highway Development in India”

4. Write a short note on “Nagpur Road Plan (1943-63)”.

5. List out projects handled under NHDP. Highlight key statistics.

6. Give classification of Urban and Rural roads as per Lucknow plan.

7. Explain different factors that control highway alignment.

8. Enlist different surveys required in highway alignment and explain any one.

9. Give the importance of feasibility report in highway project.

10. Summarize various steps in a new highway project.

 ASSIGNMENT-2 (B)
HIGHWAY GEOMETRIC DESIGN

1. Collect a sample DPR (Detailed Project Report) under PMGSY.

2. Discuss factors affecting alignment of highway. Comment on requirement of Obligatory

points and importance.

3. Classify Kerbs and justify use of each as per requirement.

4. Compare and differentiate between OSD, SSD, and ISD for sight distance considerations.

5. Draw sketch of Summit and Valley curves with examples.

ASSIGNMENT-2 (C)
HIGHWAY MATERIALS

1. Classify types of soil available as highway construction materials.

2. List all the tests required to check strength of soil. Discuss about penetration test.

3. Study a sample CBR Test report and highlight key points with reference.

4. Discuss different forms of bitumen and Bitumen emulsion in brief.

5. Enlist different tests done to assess properties of bituminous materials. Study sample report

of any test and highlight conclusions.

6. Prepare a flow chart defining design steps in Marshal Mix method. What is the objective of

this test and justify its importance in pavement design.

 ASSIGNMENT-2 (D)
DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION OF PAVEMENT

1. Enlist components of pavement and describe functions of each with a neat sketch.

2. Explain various factors affecting design of pavement. Justify your answer by attaching on

site sketches or images of each factor.

3. Which IRC code is used to design flexible pavement? List down all methods used and

compare MacLeod method and CBR methods.

4. Compare characteristics of flexible and rigid pavement.

5. Write about frictional stresses and warping stresses in rigid pavement.

6. Draw a cross section for WBM road and WMM road highlighting each layer.

ASSIGNMENT-2 (E)
PAVEMENT MAINTENANCE &
HIGHWAY DRAINAGE, ARBORICULTURE AND LIGHTING

1. Study types of road failure in Ahmedabad during. What are the factors responsible for

failures in rigid pavements?

2. Write a note on Mud Jacking and Mid Pumping.

3. Justify the importance of Pavement evaluation and specify the IRC code used for

maintenance of bituminous surface roads.

4. What are the requirements of good highway drainage system?

5. Draw sketches for methods adopted to control capillary rise and seepage flow in sub grade.

6. What is the importance of highway arboriculture? Write steps involved in planting of trees

along road side.

7. State the design factors to be considered in highway lighting.

 ASSIGNMENT-2 (F)
TRAFFIC ENGINEERING

1. Explain traffic characteristics in brief.

2. Categorize different traffic studies and explain O & D surveys with templates of each.

3. Indicate how traffic volume data are presented and results are used in traffic engineering.

4. How is spot speed study carried out? Write a note in brief.

5. What is PCU? Prepare chart and list PCU of all different classified vehicles.

6. Prepare a chart and highlight different “Traffic Control Devices”.

7. Compare “At Grade” and “Grade Separated” Intersections with sketch.

8. Draw a neat sketch of Rotary Intersection and highlight all key elements considered for

design.

9. Collect sample of “Road Safety Audit Report” for any FOUR LANE NATIONAL HIGHWAY

10. Draw sketch of Clover-leaf interchange, Diamond interchange and Rotary interchange.
 ASSIGNMENT-3
RAIL TRANSPORTATION
1. Describe in brief the basic requirements of a good alignment in railways.

2. Draw a typical cross section of permanent way.

3. Enumerate different gauges used in India. Discuss suitability of each as per location.

4. As an Executive engineer Railway (works)you are going to invite tender for supplying

ballast Write detail specification for Ballast. Includes (i) Physical properties (ii) Size and

Gradation Describe the Oversized ballast and undersized ballast.

5. Draw a detail cross section of a B.G Track for Double line with electric-traction.

6. Why Coning of Wheels is important? Justify with help of a sketch.

7. Write a brief note on Super elevation and cant deficiency.

8. Classify different gradients and explain requirement of Pusher Gradient.

9. Mention relative merits and demerits of Flat Footed (F.F) and Bull Headed rails.(B.H)

10. Illustrate various types of rail failures with sketch.

11. Differentiate between SWR, LWR and CWR in application of railway tracks.

12. Compare wooden sleepers and concrete sleepers. Comment on future of these sleepers in

context of Indian Railways.

13. Draw a neat sketch of railway track highlighting Fish plate, Dog Spike and C.I Chair.

14. Draw neat diagram of simple right-hand or left-hand turn out and show all components.

Explain working principle of turnout.

15. Write a short note on Gauntlet tracks and Ladder tracks with neat sketch.

16. Draw a neat sketch for a junction with two main lines and two branch lines.

17. What is the requirement of turn table in a station yard?

18. Justify the need of fouling mark with a neat sketch.

19. Classify signals and with neat sketch explain ‘Semaphore signals”.

20. What is interlocking? Show working principle of mechanical interlocking with sketch.
 ASSIGNMENT-4
WATER TRANSPORTATION

1. Draw the schematic diagram of harbor layout showing all major components.

2. Compare between harbor and port with example of both.

3. List the factors to be studies during harbor planning.

4. What are tidal datum’s? Prepare a legend showing each type with its abbreviation.

5. What are different factors affecting selection of breakwaters? Draw rubble mound type of

breakwater.

6. Prepare a chart showing Piers, Dolphins and Fenders.

7. Distinguish between Transit shed and warehouse.

8. Classify navigational aids and draw neat sketch of lighthouse.

9. Enlist different type of buoys and attach images of each.

10. What is dredging? Why is it required? Classify dredging works.

 ASSIGNMENT-5
AIR TRANSPORTATION

1. Give classification of Airports as per ICAO.

2. Draw a neat sketch of aero plane and highlight different components.

3. As per ICAO recommendations describe airport master planning process.

4. Enlist different factors affecting site selection of airport.

5. Attach different airport layouts and identify which layout is most recommended.

6. Draw a neat sketch of runway and describe its main elements.

7. Summarize different elements of taxiway geometrics as per ICAO recommendations.

8. Justify the requirement of holding aprons. Draw its neat configuration.

9. Draw a typical layout of terminal building and list all required facilities.

10. What are design considerations for taxiway lighting? Explain with neat sketch.
 PROGRAM OUTCOME (POs)

Engineering Graduates will be able to:

1. Engineering Knowledge: Apply the knowledge of mathematics, science, engineering fundamentals,

and an engineering specialization to the solution of complex engineering problems.
2. Problem Analysis: Identify, formulate, review research literature, and analyze complex engineering
problems reaching substantiated conclusions using first principles of mathematics, natural sciences, and
engineering sciences.
3. Design/development of solutions: Design solutions for complex engineering problems and design
system components or processes that meet the specified needs with appropriate consideration for the
public health and safety, and the cultural, societal, and environmental considerations.
4. Conduct investigations of complex problems: Use research-based knowledge and research methods
including design of experiments, analysis and interpretation of data, and synthesis of the information to
provide valid conclusions.
5. Modern tool usage: Create, select, and apply appropriate techniques, resources, and modern
engineering and IT tools including prediction and modeling to complex engineering activities with an
understanding of the limitations.
6. The engineer and society: Apply reasoning informed by the contextual knowledge to assess societal,
health, safety, legal and cultural issues and the consequent responsibilities relevant to the professional
engineering practice.
7. Environment and sustainability: Understand the impact of the professional engineering solutions in
societal and environmental contexts, and demonstrate the knowledge of, and need for sustainable
development.
8. Ethics: Apply ethical principles and commit to professional ethics and responsibilities and norms of
the engineering practice.
9. Individual and team work: Function effectively as an individual, and as a member or leader in
diverse teams, and in multidisciplinary settings.
10. Communication: Communicate effectively on complex engineering activities with the engineering
community and with society at large, such as, being able to comprehend and write effective reports and
design documentation, make effective presentations, and give and receive clear instructions.
11. Project management and finance: Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the engineering
and management principles and apply these to one’s own work, as a member and leader in a team, to
manage projects and in multidisciplinary environments.
12. Life-long learning: Recognize the need for, and have the preparation and ability to engage in
independent and life-long learning in the broadest context of technological change.