Course Course Course L T P C

20CEE627T BUILDING REHABILITATION AND FORENSIC ENGINEERING E Professional Elective course

Code Name Category 4 0 0 4
Pre-requisite Co-requisite Progressive
Nil Nil Nil
Courses Courses Courses
Course Offering Department Civil Engineering Data Book / Codes/Standards Nil

Course Learning Rationale (CLR): The purpose of learning this course is to: Learning Program Learning Outcomes (PLO)
CLR-1 : Understand the various building defects 1 2 3 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
CLR-2 : Analyze the building damages and failures

Multicultural Competence

Community Engagement
CLR-3 : Identify the various building repair materials

Disciplinary Knowledge

Self-Directed Learning
Level of Thinking (Bloom)

Expected Proficiency (%)

Expected Attainment (%)

Analytical Reasoning
CLR-4 : Identify the various techniques used for building repairs

Scientific Reasoning
Reflective Thinking

Life Long Learning

Ethical Reasoning
CLR-5 : Analyze the basic concepts of methods and techniques on demolishing and dismantling structures

Leadership Skills
Problem Solving
Critical Thinking

Research Skills
CLR-6 : Explore the advanced level of various techniques used for building structural strengthening

Team Work

ICT Skills
Course Learning Outcomes (CLO): At the end of this course, learners will be able to:
CLO-1 : Understand the knowledge of building deterioration and its causes 1 80 75 H H M L L M H H H H - - L L H
CLO-2 : Apply the knowledge of assessing building stability and maintenance 2 85 75 H H H H H H H H H H - - H L H
CLO-3 : Accrue the knowledge of selection of various building repair materials 3 80 75 H H - L M H L H H H - - L L H
CLO-4 : Accrue the knowledge of various techniques used for building repairs 3 80 75 H H H L M H M H H H - - M L H
CLO-5 : Apply the knowledge in demolition and dismantling the distressed structures 2 80 75 H H H H H H H H H H - - M L H
CLO-6 : Accrue comprehensive knowledge of strengthening of various structural members 3 85 75 H H H H H H H H H H - - H L H

Duration (hour) 12 12 12 12 12
Introduction - Concrete structure Forensic engineering - Definition - Materials for Repair – selection of Repair surface preparation- Selection of Strengthening of structures- General
SLO-1
damages - defects and deflections methodology for forensic inspection materials materials principle
S-1 Assessment procedure for evaluating
Assessment procedure for evaluating Special concretes- high strength, high
SLO-2 Causes of defects Repair of masonry Cracks and strengthening of structure
damaged structural members performance etc,.
Environmental agencies - Thermal NDT methods - Testing for Concrete
SLO-1 Polymer concretes - concrete chemicals Repair of masonry Cracks Strengthening of masonry walls
movements and cracking, rain water quality
S-2 Expansive cement - Special mortars -
Vegetation and tress -Roots damaging
SLO-2 Testing for cracks Unmodified Portland Cement Mortar - Repair of dampness, efflorescence, etc. Strengthening concrete walls
buildings
Grout
Methods of Concrete Column, beam
Latex Modified Portland Cement Mortar
SLO-1 Minimize thermal cracking Testing for defects, and voids and slab Repair for Damages and
/ Concrete
Cracks
S-3 Strengthening of RCC beams
Methods of Concrete Column, beam
Possible solution for damages due to Testing for Compressive strength,
SLO-2 Quick Setting Non-shrink Mortar and slab Repair for Damages and
environmental agencies surface hardness, adhesion
Cracks
SLO-1 Tutorial Tutorial Tutorial Tutorial Tutorial
S-4 -
SLO-2 Tutorial Tutorial Tutorial Tutorial Tutorial
Damage due to steel reinforcement
SLO-1 corrosion - Corrosion mechanism of Testing for Chloride concentration Polymer bonding aids Epoxy injection methods
S-5 reinforcement Strengthening of RCC columns
Testing for Corrosion rate, percentage Grouting and polymer sealing -Polymer
SLO-2 Creep and shrinkage Sulphur infiltrated concrete
of corrosion, corrosion progress impregnations
Testing for Carbonation depth, ph of
SLO-1 Carbonation Ferro cement Sprayed concrete – Guniting
concrete
S-6
Cracks causes - Classification of cracks Testing for Concrete cover, rebar Fibre reinforced concrete- Definition, Strengthening of slabs
SLO-2 Shotcrete- Surface coatings
and remedial measures diameter, location of reinforcement applications
 Strengthening of foundations – load
SLO-1 Moisture movement Maintenance – definitions, objectives Properties of FRC as a repair material Repair of concrete floors
bearing type
S-7
Permeability of concrete - Damage by Repair of Rainwater Leakage in Strengthening of RCC footing and pile
SLO-2 Need for rehabilitation of Structures Epoxy resin and mortar
carbonation Buildings foundation - underpinning
SLO-1 Tutorial Tutorial Tutorial Tutorial Tutorial
S-8
SLO-2 Tutorial Tutorial Tutorial Tutorial Tutorial
Phases of maintenance – Definition- Rust eliminators and polymers coating
SLO-1 Poor construction practices Control on Termites
classification for rebars- dry pack
S-9 Demolition techniques · Non Stress reduction techniques
Objectives of various classification of Asphalt sheeting - Leak sealing
SLO-2 Poor structural design and specification Engineering Demolition - Manual
maintenance materials
Demolition
Remedial measures and controlling Engineering Demolition - Mechanical
SLO-1 Poor maintenance Cement based repair materials
various defects in existing structure Method - Wrecking Ball
S-10 Pusher Arm technique -Concrete Strengthening by post tensioning
such as carbonation, creep, shrinkage
SLO-2 Indiscrimination addition and alternation Carbon fibre reinforced wrap Sawing Method - Thermic Lance
and corrosion Technique
SLO-1 Chemical attacks Materials for damp proofing Non – explosive demolition
Controlling various errors in building
S-11 Shear strengthening
Atmosphere pollution-Remedial design and construction.
SLO-2 Mechanical anchors Implosion
measures
SLO-1 Tutorial Tutorial Tutorial Tutorial Tutorial
S-12
SLO-2 Tutorial Tutorial Tutorial Tutorial Tutorial

1. Maintenance, Repair & DELHI Rehabilitation and Minor Works of Buildings P. C. Varghese PHI 5. Building Construction Dr. B. C. punamia Laxmi Publications, New Delhi
2. Concrete Structures, Materials, Maintenance and Repair Denison Campbell, Allen and Harold 6. Repair of Concrete structures R.T.Allen and S.C.Edwards Blakie and Sons, UK
Roper Materials, Maintenance and Repair 7. Handbook on Repairs and Rehabilitation of Structures CPWD,Delhi
Learning
3. Forensic Engineering: Damage Assessments for Residential and Commercial, edited by 8. MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR OF CONCRETE STRUCTURES – NPTEL
Resources
Stephen E. Petty
4. Building Repair and Maintenance Management P. S. Gahlot CBS Publishers and Distributors
Pvt Ltd.

Learning Assessment
Continuous Learning Assessment (60% weightage)
Final Examination (40% weightage)
Bloom’s Level of Thinking CLA – 1 (20%) CLA – 2 (25%) CLA – 3 (15%))#
Theory Practice Theory Practice Theory Theory Practice
Remember
Level 1 20% - 20% - 20% 20% -
Understand
Apply
Level 2 40% - 40% - 40% 40% -
Analyze
Evaluate
Level 3 40% - 40% - 40% 40% -
Create
Total 100 % 100 % 100 % 100 %
# CLA – 3 can be from any combination of these: Assignments, Seminars, Tech Talks, Mini-Projects, Case-Studies, Self-Study, MOOCs, Certifications, Conf. Paper etc.,

Course Designers
Experts from Industry Experts from Higher Technical Institutions Internal Experts
Dr.C. Velan, City Hea Executive Director & CEO d, Ascendas, Taramani, Dr. S. Kamal, Assistant Professor, University college of Engineering, Ramnad,
A. Arokiaprakash, SRMIST
velan62@yahoo.com kamalselva21@gmail.com
Mr. K. M. Nanthan, Planning Manager south Factories, L&T, RKMNNN@lntecc.com Dr. K.Yogeswari, Associate Professor, B.S. Abdur Rahman Crescent Institute of Science and
Dr. M. Balasubramanian, SRMIST
technology, yogeswari@crescent.education