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ENTREPRENEURSHIP UNIVERSITY
Diploma in Civil
Engineering
Syllabus Document
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Program Summary
Duration of the Programs: 3 Years
● To work towards a sustainable engineering education system with emphasis on sustainable,
tenable, healthy and durable practices.
● To inculcate quality education in the field of Civil Engineering and create a valuable technical
force for the industry.
● To impart technical skills, soft skills and nurture personality traits to meet the challenges and
cater the needs of the society.
● To tap early potential and provide quality education and training at various levels i.e., Diploma &
Integrated Under Graduate courses of Civil Engineering with multiple entry and exit
opportunities.
Program Outcome
a) Basic Knowledge/Skills:
Scientific temperament and analytical ability, Mathematical computational skills, Basic
sciences- Applied Physics & Chemistry, communication skills, computer skills, project
management.
b) Technical Knowledge/Skills:
d) Soft Skills:
● Communication Skills-Listening, Verbal Communication, Public speaking, Report writing
● Critical Thinking- Adaptability, Flexibility, Logical Thinking, Tolerance to uncertainties,
Troubleshooting, Value education
● Leadership- Decision making, Dispute resolution, Management, Mentoring, Motivating,
Supervising
● Positive Attitude-Friendliness, Courtesy, Patience
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Credit Scheme
Semester III
Hours/week
S. Course Total
Course Titles
No. Code Credits
L T P
8 CE-PC304 Hydraulics 3 0 2 4
TOTAL 14 0 14 22
Semester III
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BASIC SURVEYING
SEMESTER III
Total Credits 5
COURSE OBJECTIVES
Following are the objectives of this course:
• To understand Concept of Surveying and its applications in Engineering.
• To know the different methods of surveying available for different tasks and their
suitability
• To know the different equipment required for conducting different surveys.
• To know the use and operational details of various surveying equipment.
• To know the field and operational procedures of various types of surveying.
• To work in the field as a group and learn to lead the group
COURSE CONTENT
UNIT- 1. INTRODUCTION
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1.4.3 Paperwork
1.4.4 Qualities of surveyor
2.5 Obstacles
2.5.1 Ranging
2.5.2 Chaining
2.5.3 Ranging and Chaining
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2.6 Errors in chain Surveying
NOTE: Simple numericals on 2.5, 2.7 and 2.11 be practised by students for better
understanding of concepts
Unit– 3. COMPASS SURVEYING
3.1 Compass Surveying
3.1.1 Concept and Purpose of Compass Surveying
3.1.2 Principle of compass surveying
3.1.3 Advantages and Disadvantages
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3.8 Traversing
3.8.1 Definition and Concept of Traversing and their types and methods
3.8.2 Compass Traversing
3.8.3 Field procedure of Traversing (includes temporary adjustments)
NOTE: Simple numericals on 3.4, 3.5, 3.6, 3.8 and 3.9 be practised by students for better
understanding of concepts
UNIT– 4. Levelling
4.1 Levelling
4.1.1 Concept and Purpose of Levelling
4.1.2 Definition and concept of Technical terms
4.1.2.1 Level Surface & Line, Horizontal Plane & Line, Vertical Plane & Line, Datum,
Reduced Level, Line of Collimation, Axis of Telescope, Axis of Bubble Tube, BS, FS,
IS, HI, CP, Rise, Fall, Focussing, Parallax, gradient, curvature correction, refraction
correction etc.
4.2 Meaning of Bench Mark and Types of Bench Mark
4.3 Instruments used in conducting Levelling
4.3.1 Level: Types- Dumpy, Tilting, Auto level, Digital level
4.3.2 Components of Dumpy Level and its fundamental axes, Temporary adjustments of
Level.
4.3.3 Levelling Staves: Self-reading staff and Target staff
NOTE: Simple numericals on 4.4 & 4.5.7 be practised by students for better
understanding of concepts
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Unit– 5. Plane Table Surveying
5.1 Plane Table Surveying- Principle of plane table survey, Accessories of plane table
and their use
5.2 Setting of plane table; Orientation of plane table - Back sighting and Magnetic
meridian method, True Meridian Method
5.3 Methods of plane table surveys- Radiation, Intersection and Traversing
5.4 Definition and meaning of- Resection, Two point problem and Three point problem
5.5 Merits and demerits of plane table survey.
TEACHING APPROACH
LEARNING OUTCOMES
REFERENCES
1. Punmia, B.C,; Jain, Ashok Kumar; Jain, Arun Kumar, Surveying I, Laxmi Publications,
New Delhi.
2. Basak, N. N., Surveying and Levelling, McGraw Hill Education, New Delhi.
3. Kanetkar, T. P.; Kulkarni, S. V., Surveying and Levelling volume I, Pune Vidyarthi Gruh
akaPrshan.
4. Duggal, S. K., Survey I, McGraw Hill Education, New Delhi.
5. Saikia, M D.; Das. B.M.; Das. M.M., Surveying, PHI Learning, New Delhi.
6. Subramanian, R., Fundamentals of Surveying and Levelling, Oxford University Press.
New Delhi.
7. Rao, P. Venugopala Akella, Vijayalakshmi, Textbook of Surveying, PHI Learning New
Delhi.
8. Bhavikatti, S. S., Surveying and Levelling, Volume 1, I. K. International, New Delhi.
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9. Arora K R , Surveying Vol. I, Standard Book House.
ONLINE SOURCES
1. http://sl-iitr.vlabs.ac.in/sl-iitr/
2. https://nptel.ac.in/courses/105/107/105107122/
COURSE CONTENT
PRACTICAL EXERCISES
(Note:-The required list of Experiments is provided as under. Attempts shall be made to perform
all experiments. However, at least 10 experiments should be performed in the semester. One
Micro Project Assignment based on any Surveying Practical/topic/extension also to be
submitted)
1. TO Measure distance between two survey stations (P and Q, PQ>50 m) using chain,
ranging rods, cross-staves, Tape etc. (Two stations P and Q are inter visible). Also
take minimum 3 offsets each on the left-hand side and right-hand side of the survey
line. Apply correction for Chain length if any.
2. To find out the area using chain and cross-staff surveying. Apply correction for Chain
length if any.
3. Traversing using chain surveying (A minimum of 4 points to be selected i.e. PQRS).
Also calculate the area of traverse. Apply correction for Chain length if any.
4. To measure Fore Bearing and Back Bearing of survey lines of an open traverse using
prismatic compass (Minimum 5 points i.e. PQRST). Also the interior, exterior and
deflection angles are to be computed.
5. Closed Traversing using compass survey (Min 5 points to be taken). Also compute
Corrected bearings and interior angles. Verify whether points are affected by local
attraction. Plot the traverse using Graphical Adjustment method.
6. Undertake simple leveling using dumpy level/ Auto level and leveling staff.
7. Undertake differential leveling and determine Reduced Levels of different points by
Height of instrument (HI) method using dumpy level/Auto Level and leveling staff.
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NOTE: Stations may be anywhere on the ground. Take minimum 2 change points
and minimum 2 points above the level of Line of collimation. Solve the above data
using the Rise and Fall method also.
8. Undertake differential leveling and determine Reduced Levels by Rise and Fall
method using dumpy level/Auto Level and leveling staff. NOTE: All Stations must be
along a survey line with proper peg interval. Take a minimum 10 points. Solve the
above data using HI method also.
9. Undertake fly leveling and check levelling
10. To undertake Profile levelling and cross sectioning
11. To undertake the Radiation method of Plane table surveying. (Minimum 5 points A, B,
C, D and E are to be taken. Compute distances between AB,BC,CD,DE, AC, AD, AE
etc. and verify with ground distances. Report if any error)
12. To undertake Intersection method of Plane table surveying (Take same points as in
Practical No. 10 and compare the results of both the methods)
13. To undertake Traversing by Plane table Surveying
TEACHING APPROACH
● Emphasis should be given to hands on skill training in performing the practicals.
Synchronization of theory and practical classes are to be maintained for better
understanding and conceptual clarity for the benefit of the students. Discuss the
application of the concepts of practicals in Civil engineering works/ projects so that
students are able to understand and apply them. To make the subject interesting and
develop scientific temper in the students.
● Student participatory activities may be planned- Two-way communication, discussions,
use of videos/documentaries to enhance domain knowledge, encouraging students to
read reference books wherever necessary and feasible. Students are encouraged to
undergo Micro Project submissions based on their choice.
● Practice approach may be followed throughout the course so that learning outcomes
are employability based.
LEARNING OUTCOMES
After completing this course, student will be able to:
• Select the type of survey required for a given situation.
• Compute area of open field using chain, tape and cross staff.
• Conduct traversing in the field using chain and compass.
• Use levelling instruments to determine reduced levels of different stations by different
methods
• Conduct fly and check levelling
• Conduct profile and cross-sectional levelling
• Perform plane table surveying and plot simultaneously in the field and prepare plan
• Able to conduct traversing by linear measurement instruments, linear and angular
measurement instrument and plane table survey
REFERENCES
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1. Punmia, B.C,; Jain, Ashok Kumar; Jain, Arun Kumar, Surveying I, Laxmi Publications,
New Delhi.
2. Basak, N. N., Surveying and Levelling, McGraw Hill Education, New Delhi.
3. Kanetkar, T. P.; Kulkarni, S. V., Surveying and Levelling volume I, Pune Vidyarthi Gruh
Prakashan.
4. Duggal, S. K., Survey I, McGraw Hill Education, New Delhi.
5. Saikia, M D.; Das. B.M.; Das. M.M., Surveying, PHI Learning, New Delhi.
6. Subramanian, R., Fundamentals of Surveying and Levelling, Oxford University Press.
New Delhi.
7. Rao, P. Venugopala Akella, Vijayalakshmi, Textbook of Surveying, PHI Learning New
Delhi.
8. Bhavikatti, S. S., Surveying and Levelling, Volume 1, I. K. International, New Delhi.
9. Arora K R , Surveying Vol. I, Standard Book House.
ONLINE SOURCES
1. http://sl-iitr.vlabs.ac.in/sl-iitr/
2. https://nptel.ac.in/courses/105/107/105107122/
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MECHANICS OF MATERIAL
SEMESTER III
Total Credits 4
COURSE OBJECTIVES
Following are the objectives of this course:
● To learn properties of area and structural material properties.
● To understand the concept of stress and strain.
● To calculate shear force, bending moment for different shapes of structural elements
and corresponding stresses.
● To understand the concept of buckling loads for short and long columns.
COURSE CONTENT
Unit – 1. Moment of Inertia
1.1 Moment of inertia (M.I.): Definition, M.I. of plane lamina, Radius of gyration, section
modulus, Parallel and Perpendicular axes theorems (without derivations), M.I. of
rectangle, square, circle, semi-circle, quarter circle and triangle section (without
derivations).
1.2 M.I. of symmetrical and unsymmetrical I-section, Channel section, T-section, Angle
section, Hollow sections and built up sections about centroidal axes and any other
reference axis.
1.3 Polar Moment of Inertia of solid circular sections.
Unit– 2. Simple Stresses and Strains
2.1 Definition of rigid, elastic and plastic bodies, deformation of elastic body under various
forces, Definition of stress, strain, elasticity, Hooke's law, Elastic limit, Modulus of
elasticity.
2.2 Type of Stresses-Normal, Direct, Bending and Shear and nature of stresses i.e. Tensile
and Compressive stresses.
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2.3 Standard stress strain curve for tor steel bar under tension, Yield stress, Proof stress,
Ultimate stress, Strain at various critical points, Percentage elongation and Factor of
safety.
2.4 Deformation of body due to axial force, forces applied at intermediate sections,
Maximum and minimum stress induced, Composite section under axial loading.
2.5 Concept of temperature stresses and strain, Stress and strain developed due to
temperature variation in homogeneous simple bar (no composite section)
2.6 Longitudinal and lateral strain, Modulus of Rigidity, Poisson’s ratio, Biaxial and triaxial
stresses, volumetric strain, change in volume, Bulk modulus (Introduction only).
2.7 Relation between modulus of elasticity, modulus of rigidity and bulk modulus (without
derivation).
5.2 Calculation of polar M.I. for solid and hollow shafts; Assumptions in simple torsion;
Derivation of the equation T/J=fs /R=Gθ/L.
5.3 Problems on design of shaft based on strength and rigidity; Numerical Problems related
to comparison of strength and weight of solid and hollow shafts
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Unit –6. Slope and Deflection
6.1 Determination of slope and deflection using Moment Area Theorem for simply supported
6.2 Beam for pointed load and U.D.L.(no derivation, numerical problems)
7.2. Effect of eccentric load on the section stresses due to eccentric loads, Numerical in the
case of short columns.
Unit– 8. Columns
8.1 Concept of compression member, short and long column, Effective length, Radius of
gyration, Slenderness ratio, Types of end condition for columns, Buckling of axially
loaded columns.
8.2 Euler’s theory, assumptions made in Euler’s theory and its limitations, Application of
Euler’s equation to calculate buckling load.
8.3 Rankine’ s formula and its application to calculate crippling load.
8.4 Concept of working load/safe load, design load and factor of safety.
Unit –9. Analysis of Trusses
9.1 Concept of a perfect, redundant and deficient frames
9.2 Assumptions and analysis of trusses by:
a) Method of joints
b) Method of sections
TEACHING APPROACH
● Emphasis should be given to hands on skill training in performing the practicals.
Synchronization of theory and practical classes are to be maintained for better
understanding and conceptual clarity for the benefit of the students. Discuss the
application of the concepts of practicals in Civil engineering works/ projects so that
students are able to understand and apply them. To make the subject interesting and
develop scientific temper in the students.
● Student participatory activities may be planned- Two-way communication, discussions,
use of videos/documentaries to enhance domain knowledge, encouraging students to
read reference books wherever necessary and feasible. Students are encouraged to
undergo Micro Project submissions based on their choice.
● Practice approach may be followed throughout the course so that learning outcomes
are employability based.
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COURSE OUTCOMES
After completing this course, student will be able to:
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MECHANICS OF MATERIAL LAB
Course Objectives
Following are the objectives of this course:
● To know the procedure for the conduct of tensile and compressive strength.
● To understand the concept of stress and strain through testing of different materials.
1. Study and understand the use and components of Universal Testing Machine (UTM).
2. Determination of yield stress, ultimate stress, percentage elongation and plot the stress
strain diagram and compute the value of young's modulus on mild steel
3. Testing of HYSD Steel.
4. Determination of Young's modulus of elasticity for steel wire with searle's apparatus
5. Determination of modulus of rupture of a concrete beam.
6. Determination of maximum deflection and young's modulus of elasticity in simply
supported beam with load at middle third point
7. Verification of forces in a frame.
8. Conduct Compression test on timber section along the grain and across the grain as per
IS:2408.
9. Plot Shear force and Bending Moment diagrams for cantilever, simply supported beams.
10. Plot Shear force and Bending Moment diagrams for overhanging beams for different
types of loads including moment loading.
11. Conduct Flexural test on timber beam on rectangular section in both orientation as per
IS:1708, IS:2408
TEACHING APPROACH
● Emphasis should be given to hands on skill training in performing the practicals.
Synchronization of theory and practical classes are to be maintained for better
understanding and conceptual clarity for the benefit of the students. Discuss the
application of the concepts of practicals in Civil engineering works/ projects so that
students are able to understand and apply them. To make the subject interesting and
develop scientific temper in the students.
● Student participatory activities may be planned- Two-way communication, discussions,
use of videos/documentaries to enhance domain knowledge, encouraging students to
read reference books wherever necessary and feasible. Students are encouraged to
undergo Micro Project submissions based on their choice.
● Practice approach may be followed throughout the course so that learning outcomes
are employability based.
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Course outcomes
After completing this course, student will be able to:
Test different Civil engineering materials on Universal Testing Machine.
● Analyse structural behaviour of materials under various loading conditions.
● Interpret shear force and bending moment diagrams for various types of beam sections
and different loading conditions.
● Determine bending and shear stresses in beams under different loading conditions.
● Calculate flexural strength of different types of floor tiles.
REFERENCE
1. Bedi D.S., Strength of Materials, Khanna Publishing House, New Delhi (Edition 2018)
2. Timoshenko, S., Strength of Materials, Vol. I, CBS, New Delhi.
3. Khurmi, R.S., Strength of Materials, S Chand and Co. Ltd. New Delhi.
4. Ramamurtham, S, Strength of Materials, Dhanpat Rai and sons, New Delhi.
5. Punmia B C, Strength of Materials, Laxmi Publications (p) Ltd. New Delhi.
6. Rattan S.S., Strength of Materials, McGraw Hill Education; New Delhi.
7. Bansal R K, Strength of Materials, Laxmi Publications.
8. Subramaniam R, Strength of Materials, Oxford University Press.
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BUILDING CONSTRUCTION- 2
SEMESTER III
Total Credits 3
Course Objectives
Following are the objectives of this course:
Arches:
● Types of Arches - Semi-circular, segmental, elliptical and parabolic, flat, inverted and
relieving.
● Stone arches and their construction
● Brick arches and their construction
Lintels
● Purpose of lintel
● Materials used for lintels
● Cast-in-situ and precast lintels
● Lintel along with sun-shade or chhajja
Note:- Sketches to be drawn by the students of lintel and arches showing its parts etc.
Vertical Communication
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1.2 Stairs
Brief review of glossary of terms, Planning and layout of staircase: Relations between rise and
tread, determination of width of stair, landing etc
Various types of layout - straight flight, dog legged, open well, quarter turn, half turn (newel
and geometrical stairs), bifurcated stair, spiral stair.
Note:- Sketches to be drawn by the students of different types of stairs, longitudinal section
showing its parts etc.
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Unit – 4. Damp Proofing
4.1 Dampness and its ill effects on bricks, plaster, wooden fixtures, metal fixtures and
reinforcement, damage to aesthetic appearance, damage to heat insulating
materials, damage to stored articles and health
4.2 Sources of dampness- moisture penetrating the building from outside e.g.
rainwater, surface water, ground moisture.
TEACHING APPROACH
● Emphasis should be given to hands on skill training in performing the practicals.
Synchronization of theory and practical classes are to be maintained for better
understanding and conceptual clarity for the benefit of the students. Discuss the
application of the concepts of practicals in Civil engineering works/ projects so that
students are able to understand and apply them. To make the subject interesting and
develop scientific temper in the students.
● Student participatory activities may be planned- Two-way communication, discussions,
use of videos/documentaries to enhance domain knowledge, encouraging students to
read reference books wherever necessary and feasible. Students are encouraged to
undergo Micro Project submissions based on their choice.
● Practice approach may be followed throughout the course so that learning outcomes
are employability based.
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SKETCHBOOK WORK / AUTO CAD DRAWING
1. Draw various types of lines, graphical symbols for materials as per IS 962.
2. Plans of T and Corner junction of walls 1 Brick, 1-1/2 Brick and 2 brick thick in English
bond.
3. Draw elevation of wall in English bond, Flemish bond, stone masonry work.
4. Drawing of different types of foundation used in building construction.
a. Spread footing
b. Isolated and Combined Footing
c. Raft Foundation
d. Pile Foundation
5. Drawing plan, elevation of a small building by measurement.
6. To prepare Layout of a building: two rooms building with front verandah
7. Drawing plan and section of a dog legged stair, quarter turn stair in a given room
(excluding reinforcement details).
8. Elevation, sectional plan and sectional side elevation of paneled and glazed floor, steel
windows and aluminium windows.
9. Sectional detail of different types of roofs and roofing.
10. Sectional detail of different types of flooring.
11. Typical drawing of wall showing all features like foundation, DPC, window and doors
ventilator flooring cornice corbel etc.
LEARNING OUTCOMES
After completing this course, student will be able to:
● Interpret the symbols, signs and conventions from the given drawing.
● Have knowledge of various components of building.
● Propose suitable type of foundation for building structures.
● Select suitable type of masonry for building structures.
● Have knowledge of construction methodology, tools and material for different Propose
relevant means of communications for different types of buildings.
● Select relevant material for finishing works.
REFERENCES
1. "Building Construction" by Rangwala, SC; Charotar Book Stall, Anand
2. "A Text Book of Building Construction" by Kulkarni, GJ; Ahmedabad Book Depot
3. "A Text Book of Building Construction" by Arora, SP and Bindra, SP; Dhanpat Rai and
Sons, New Delhi.
4. "Building Construction" by Sushil Kumar; Standard Publishers Distributors, Delhi
5. SP – 62 Hand Book of BIS
6. B.I.S. – 6313 Part 1, 2, 3
7. National Building Code
8. Handbook of Civil Engineering by PN Khanna
9. Video films on Damp proofing, water proofing, surface finishes
10. e-books/e-tools/relevant software to be used as recommended by AICTE/DSEW.
11. Shah. M.G. Kale, CM, Patki, S.Y., Building Drawing, Mcgraw Hill Publishing
12. Malik and Mayo, Civil Engineering Drawing, Computech Publication Ltd
13. M. G. Shah and C. M. Kale, Principles of Perspective Drawing, Mcgraw Hill
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14. Swamy, Kumara; Rao, N, Kameshwara, A ., Building Planning and Drawing, Charotar
Publication, Anand.
15. Bhavikatti, S. S., Building Construction, Vikas Publication House Pvt. Ltd., Delhi.
16. Mantri, Sandip, A to Z Building Construction, Satya Prakashan, New Delhi.
17. Singh, Ajit, Working with Auto CAD 2000, Mcgraw Hill Publishing company Ltd.
18. Sane, Y.S., Planning and design of Building, Allied Publishers, New Delhi.
ONLINE SOURCES
1. Construction and Building Materials - Journal - Elsevier
2. Construction and Building Materials | Journal | ScienceDirect.com by Elsevier
3. http://sl-iitr.vlabs.ac.in/sl-iit
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HYDRAULICS
SEMESTER III
Total Credits 4
COURSE OBJECTIVES
It is necessary for Civil Engineers to understand the behaviour of fluid flow in different
water carriages. Following are the objectives of this course:
● To understand the concept of fluid mechanics, different types of fluids, fluid properties.
● To study the behaviour of the fluid at rest and at motion.
● To understand parameters associated with fluid flow and hydrostatic pressure.
● To know head loss and water hammer in fluid flowing through pipes.
● To study pipe flow and open channel flow.
● To learn about different types of pumps and their uses.
● To apply hydraulic principles in solving practical problems in the field of Water resources
engineering, Environmental and Public health engineering.
COURSE CONTENT
UNIT 1. PROPERTIES OF FLUID, PRESSURE MEASUREMENT & HYDROSTATIC PRESSURE
1.1 Technical terms used in Hydraulics –fluid, fluid mechanics, hydraulics, hydrostatics and
hydrodynamics - ideal and real fluid, application of hydraulics.
1.2 Concept of fluid and its behaviour, types of fluids- liquid, gas & vapour; ideal & real;
Newtonian & non-Newtonian
1.3 Properties of fluids- Mass density, specific weight/ volume, specific gravity, Concept of
viscosity- dynamic & kinematic, cohesion & adhesion; surface tension, capillarity, vapour
pressure, compressibility, capillary inversion and cavitation.
1.4 Hydrostatic Pressure- Concept of pressure, Force; Various types of pressure –
Atmospheric Pressure, Gauge Pressure, Absolute Pressure, Vacuum Pressure.
1.5 Concept of Pressure head and its unit, Pascal’s law of fluid pressure and its uses
1.6 Measurement of differential Pressure by different methods.
1.7 Hydrostatic law of pressure variation, Pressure diagram, hydrostatic pressure and
center of pressure on immersed surfaces and on tank walls. Determination of total
pressure and center of pressure on sides and bottom of water tanks, sides and bottom
of tanks containing two liquids, vertical surface in contact with liquid on either side.
(Simple Numericals on conceptual clarity)
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UNIT 2. FLUID FLOW PARAMETERS
2.1 Types of fluid flow: Gravity and Pressure flow, steady & unsteady, uniform and
nonuniform, laminar & turbulent, compressible & incompressible, rotational and
Irrotational, one, two & three dimensional, (concept only. No mathematical equations).
2.2 Meaning of system, control volume, continuum, Basic principles- principle of
conservation of mass, energy and momentum.
2.3 Discharge and its unit, continuity equation of flow
2.4 Energy of flowing liquid: potential, kinetic and pressure energy
2.5 Bernoulli’s theorem : statement, assumptions, equation for Ideal and Real fluids
(meaning and description of each term)
3.1 Major head loss in pipe: Frictional loss and its computation by Darcy’s Weisbach
equation, Use of Moody’s Diagram and Nomograms.
3.2 Minor losses in pipe: loss at entrance, exit, sudden contraction, sudden enlargement
and fittings.
3.3 Flow through pipes in series, pipes in parallel and Dupuit’s equation for equivalent pipe.
3.4 Hydraulic Gradient Line (HGL) and Total Energy Line (TEL).
3.5 Water hammer in pipes: Causes and Remedial measures.
3.6 Discharge measuring device for pipe flow: Venturi meter - construction and working.
3.7 Discharge measurement using Orifice, Hydraulic Coefficients of Orifice.
4.1 Difference between pipe flow and open channel flow. Classification of open channel
flow.
4.2 Geometrical properties of channel section: Wetted area, wetted perimeter, hydraulic
radius for rectangular and trapezoidal channel section.
4.3 Determination of discharge by Chezy’s equation and Manning’s equation.
4.4 Conditions for most economical rectangular and trapezoidal channel sections.
4.5 Discharge measuring devices: Triangular and rectangular Notches, weir and flumes
4.6 Velocity measurement devices: current meter, floats and Pitot’s tube.
4.7 Specific energy diagram, Froudes’ Number
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TEACHING APPROACH
LEARNING OUTCOMES
REFERENCES
1) Modi, P. N. and Seth, S.M., Hydraulics and Fluid Mechanics, Standard book house,
Delhi.
2) S.S. Rattan, Fluid Mechanics & Hydraulic Machines, Khanna Book Publishing Co., New
Delhi
3) Ramamrutham, and Narayan, R., Hydraulics, Fluid Mechanics and Fluid Machines,
Dhanpat Rai Publishing Company, New Delhi.
4) Khurmi R S, Hydraulics, Fluid Mechanics, Hydraulic machines, S. Chand Publishers
5) Rajput, R K, Fluid Mechanics, S Chand, New Delhi.
6) Ojha, C S P, Berndtsson, R, and Chandramoulli P. N., Fluid Mechanics and Machinery,
Oxford University Press, New Delhi.
7) R. K. Bansal, “Fluid Mechanics”, Laxmi Publications, Delhi
8) A.K. Jain, “Fluid Mechanics and Fluid Machines”, Khanna Publishers, New Delhi
9) Vijay Gupta, Santosh K Gupta, “Fluid Mechanics and its Application”, New Age
Publications.
10) Victor Streeter, “Fluid Mechanics”, International Edition, Tata McGraw Hill Publications
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Hughes and Brighton, “Fluid Mechanics”, , Tata McGraw Hill
ONLINE SOURCES
● https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rkiBikJuWyE
● http://www.ignouhelp.in/ignou-dcle-study-material/
● https://www.vlab.co.in/broad-area-civil-engineering
● https://nptel.ac.in/courses/105/103/105103192/
HYDRAULICS (LAB)
COURSE OBJECTIVES
Following are the objectives of this course:
● To understand parameters associated with fluid flow
● To understand parameters associated hydrostatic pressure and its measurement
● To know head loss in fluid flowing through pipes.
● To understand the concept of centrifugal pump and its efficiency aspects.
● Hands on training with various flow measurement devices
COURSE CONTENT
PRACTICAL EXERCISES
(Note:-The required list of Experiments is provided as under. Attempts shall be made to
perform all experiments. However, at least 10 experiments should be performed in the
semester. One Micro Project Assignment based on any Hydraulics
Practical/topic/extension also to be submitted).
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TEACHING APPROACH
● Emphasis should be given to hands on skill training in performing the practicals.
Synchronization of theory and practical classes are to be maintained for better
understanding and conceptual clarity for the benefit of the students. Discuss the
application of the concepts of practicals in Civil engineering works/ projects so that
students are able to understand and apply them. To make the subject interesting and
develop scientific temper in the students.
● Student participatory activities may be planned- Two-way communication, discussions,
use of videos/documentaries to enhance domain knowledge, encouraging students to
read reference books wherever necessary and feasible. Students are encouraged to
undergo Micro Project submissions based on their choice.
● Practice approach may be followed throughout the course so that learning outcomes
are employability based.
LEARNING OUTCOMES
After completing this course, student will be able to:
● Measure pressure and determine total hydrostatic pressure for different conditions.
● Understand various parameters associated with fluid flow.
● Determine head loss of fluid flow through pipes (Major and minor losses).
● Find the fluid flow parameters in open channels.
● Select relevant hydraulic pumps for different applications.
● Analyse the results and apply in real life situations with improved scientific
temperament.
REFERENCES
1. Modi, P. N.and Seth, S.M., Hydraulics and Fluid Mechanics, Standard book house,
Delhi.
2. S.S. Rattan, Fluid Mechanics and Hydraulic Machines, Khanna Publishing House, Delhi
3. Ramamrutham, and Narayan, R., Hydraulics, Fluid Mechanics and Fluid Machines,
Dhanpat Rai Publishing Company, New Delhi.
4. Khurmi,R S, Hydraulics, Fluid Mechanics, Hydraulic machines, S Chand Publishers,
New Delhi.
5. Rajput, R K, Fluid Mechanics, S Chand, New Delhi.
6. Ojha, C S P, Berndtsson, R, and Chandramoulli P. N., Fluid Mechanics and Machinery,
Oxford University Press, New Delhi.
ONLINE SOURCES
● https://www.vlab.co.in/broad-area-civil-engineering
● https://nptel.ac.in/courses/105/103/105103192/
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INDUSTRY VISIT/SEMINAR
SEMESTER III
Number of Credits 2
COURSE OBJECTIVES
● Industrial Seminar/Visit are educational and career development opportunities, providing
practical experience in a field or discipline.
● Following are the intended objectives:
● To expose students to the industrial environment for creating competent professionals
for the industry.
● To give exposure to the current technological developments relevant to the subject area
of training.
● Gain experience in writing technical reports/projects.
● Understand the social, economic and administrative considerations that influence the
working environment of industrial organizations.
COURSE CONTENT
The students should undergo a minimum of 2-3 industrial visits. Based on the visits, the
students should prepare and submit a report followed by a presentation.
NOTE:
The objective of this course is to assess and enhance the presentation capabilities of the
students. Also to impart training to a student to face the audience and present their ideas and
thus nurturing self-esteem and courage that is essential for an engineer. Students are required
to give a power-point based seminar on Construction/ Civil Engineering Projects/Visits/Case
Studies for about 10 minutes. Seminar shall be attended by all students in the conference
hall/edusat hall/seminar hall. Continuous evaluation is based on discipline of students during
visits, attendance, timely submissions, presentation skills and response to Interjections by the
students/faculty etc.
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