Physics for Civil Engineering - Engineering Subject

Physics for Civil Engineering - PH3201 2021 Regulation | Anna University

Engineering Subject Paper

Unit I: Thermal Application

1. Thermal Applications - Introduction
2. Principles of Heat Transfer
3. Steady State of Heat Flow: Thermal Conductivity - Expression, Definition, Unit,
Formula, Solved Example Problems
4. Conduction of Heat Through Compound Media
5. Thermal Conductivity of Rubber - Principle, Procedure, Observation, Formula,
Solution
6. Thermal Conductivity of Powder Material - Principle, Main Components,
Procedure, Formula
7. Heat Transfer Through Fenestrations
8. Thermal Insulation - Definition, Principles, Materials, Methods, Benefits
9. Heat Gain and Heat Loss Estimation - Definition, Formula
10. Factors Affecting Thermal Performance of Buildings
11. Thermal Measurement
12. Thermal Comfort
13. Indices of Thermal Comfort
14. Climate and Design of Solar Radiation - Thermal Application
15. Shading Devices - Definition, Functions, Types, Designing | Thermal Application
16. Central Heating - Definition, Working Principle, Construction, Advantages,
Disadvantages
17. Important Questions with Answers - Thermal Application | Physics For Civil
Engineering
18. Assignment Problems with Answers - Thermal Application | Physics For Civil
Engineering

Unit II: Ventilation and Refrigeration

1. Ventilation - Definition, Factors affecting
2. Requirements and Types of Ventilation
3. Principles of Natural Ventilation
4. Ventilation Measurements - Formulas
5. Design For Natural Ventilation, Air-conditioning - Definition, Working
Principle, Classification
6. Window Air-Conditioner (Room Air-Conditioner) - Working Principle,
Construction, Advantages, Disadvantages
7. Packaged Air Conditioner - Components, Types, Working Principle,
Construction, Advantages, Disadvantages
8. Chilled Water Plants - Working Principle, Construction, Advantages,
Disadvantages | Refrigeration
9. Fan Coil Systems - Definition, Working Principle, Types, Construction,
Advantages, Disadvantages | Refrigeration
10. Water Piping: Heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) - Definition,
Types, Working Principle, Construction, Advantages, Disadvantages
11. Cooling Load - Definition, Components, Factors influencing | Refrigeration
12. Air Conditioning Systems for Different Types of Buildings
13. Protection Against Fire to be Caused by A.C Systems
14. Important Questions with Answers - Ventilation and Refrigeration | Physics For
Civil Engineering

Unit III: Acoustics and Lighting Designs

1. Acoustics - Definition, Classification of Sound, Musical Sound and its
Characteristics, Noise, Loudness, Decibel
2. Solved Example Problems on Acoustics (intensity of sound, Decibel)
3. Sound Absorbing Materials - Definition, Classification, Requirements, Common
types, Factors Affecting
4. Methods of Sound Absorption
5. Noise Measurement - Sound (Noise) Level, Noise meters
6. Sound Insulation and its Measurement - Acoustics
7. Impact of Noise in Multi-Storeyed Buildings
8. Important Questions with Answers - Acoustics | Physics For Civil Engineering
9. Lighting Designs - Introduction
10. Daylight Calculations - Daylight Factor Formula
11. Daylight Design of Building Windows
12. Measurement of Daylight - Luminous flux and intensity
13. Use of Models and Artificial Skies - predict daylight penetration into any
building
14. Principles of Artificial Lighting
15. Supplementary Artifical Lighting - Definition, Explanation, Formula
16. Important Questions with Answers - Lighting Designs | Physics For Civil
Engineering

Unit IV: New Engineering Materials

1. New Engineering Materials - Introduction
2. Composites - Definition
3. Classification of Composites
4. Fibre Reinforced Plastics (FRP) - New Engineering Materials
5. Fibre Reinforced Metals (FRM) - Advantages, Limitations, Application | New
Engineering Materials
6. Metallic Glasses - Preparation, Principle, Types, Properties, Applications
7. Shape Memory Alloys (SMA) - Phases, Types, Methods of Processing,
Characteristics, Applications, Advantages, Disadvantages
8. Ceramic Materials - New Engineering Materials
9. Classification of Ceramics
10. Crystalline Ceramics
11. Non Crystalline Ceramics
12. Isostatic Pressing - Operation, Different methods
13. Gas Pressure Bonding - Hot isostatic pressure
14. Thermal Properties of ceramic materials
15. Mechanical Properties of Ceramics
16. Electrical Properties of Ceramics
17. Chemical Properties of Ceramics
18. Ceramic Fibers - Characteristics, Advantages, Uses, Applications
19. Piezo and Ferroelectric Ceramics - Definition, Structure, Curie Temperature,
Curie Constant, Hysteresis
20. Ferromagnetic Ceramics - Classification, Hexagonal Ferrites, Oxide ceramics
21. High Alumina Ceramics - Characteristics, Applications, uses
22. Important Questions with Answers - New Engineering Materials | Physics For
Civil Engineering

Unit V: Natural Disasters

1. Types of hazards
2. Earth Quake Ground Motion - Basic Concepts, Estimation Techniques,
Definition, Causes, Types, Classification, Effects of earthquake
3. Seismic Waves - Definition, Types | Natural Disasters
4. Seismology - Seismograph, Construction, Working Principle, Application | Natural
Disasters
5. Earthquake Site Effects, Seismic Hazard Analysis (SHA)
6. Deterministic Seismic Hazard Analysis (DSHA) - Four Steps, Advantages,
Disadvantages, Applications
7. Probabilistic Seismic Hazard Analysis (PSHA) - Four Steps
8. Cyclone Hazards - Definition, Types, Effects, Cyclone management | Natural
Disasters
9. Flood Hazards - Definition, Factors resulting floods, Types, Causes, Methods of
flood prevention
10. Fire Hazards - Definition, Types, Causes, Effects | Natural Disasters
11. Fire Protection - Precautions for Prevention of Fires
12. Fire Proofing of Materials
13. Fire Fighting Equipments
14. Fire Safety Regulations
15. Fire Prevention and Safety Measures - Fire protection Triangle
16. Important Questions with Answers - Natural Disasters | Physics For Civil
Engineering

Model Questions Paper

1. Model Questions Paper 1 - Physics for Civil Engineering
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