Contact Total

Course Course Course Pre- Course Credit

Department Hours Contact
No. Title Designation Requisites Type Hours
L G P Hours
Civil Structural
CEC-6030 PC NIL Theory 4 3 1 0 4
Engineering Dynamics
Course Assessment Method
1. Assignments and Oral Quizzes (15%)
2. Mid-Semester Examination (25%)- 1 Hour
3. End Semester Examination (60%)- 2 Hour
Course Objective
The aim of this course is to provide the fundamental understanding of the structural dynamics and the
problem solving ability for dynamic response in Civil Engineering design, analysis and research.
Understanding the analytical methods and procedures in a way that emphasize physical insight. Ability to
apply the structural dynamics theory to real-world problems.
Course Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, it is expected that students will be able to:
1. An ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering by developing the equations of
motion for vibratory systems and solving for the free and forced response.
2. Ability to identify, formulate and solve engineering problems. This will be accomplished by modifying,
remodeling and analyzing the vibratory structures in order to achieve specified requirements.
3. Understanding professional and ethical responsibilities. This will be accomplished by emphasizing the
importance of understanding how structural vibrations may affect safety and reliability of engineering
systems.
4. An ability to use the techniques, skill and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering practice
will be accomplished by giving students realistic problems which will require professional softwares for
solutions.
Topics Covered
Unit 1 Types of Vibration and Ground motions, Undammed and Damped Single Degree of Freedom System,
Response of SDOF System to Harmonic Loading.
Unit 2 Response to General Dynamic and Impulsive Loading, Duhamel's Integration, Fourier Analysis and
Response in the Frequency Domain.
Unit 3 Free Vibration of Lumped Multi Degree of Freedom System. Approximate Methods For Obtaining
Natural Frequencies and Mode Shapes. Frequency Domain Analysis Of Lumped Multi Degree Of
Freedom System Using Normal Mode Theory, Time Domain Analysis Using Numerical Integration
Scheme.
Unit 4. Principle of Virtual Work, Rayleigh's and Modified Rayleigh's Method, Dynamic Analysis of Systems
with Distributed Properties.
Text Books / Reference Materials
1. Structural Dynamics: Theory and Computation by Mario Paz, Kluwer Academic Publisher Group,
Netherland.
2. Dynamics of Structures: Theory and Application to Earthquake Engineering by A. K. Chopra, Pearson
Education, Inc.
3. Elements of Earthquake Engineering and Structural Dynamics by Andre Filiatrault, Presses Inter
Polytechnic.
4. Structural Dynamics: Vibrations and Systems by Madhujit Mukhopadhaya, Ane Book Private Limited.
Fundamentals of Structural Dynamics by Roy R. Craig, Andrew J. Kurdila, John Wiley Publications
Additional Learning Source
1. Web links to e-learning: nptel
2. Web based learning, Journal Papers, etc.
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Department Course Course Course Pre-Requisites Course Credit Hours Contact
No. Title Designation Type Hours L G P Hours
Disaster
Civil CEC-6290 Mitigation and PC NIL Theory 4 3 1 0 4
Engineering Management
Course Assessment Method
Assignments and Oral Quizzes (15%)
Mid-Semester Examination (25%)-1 Hour
End Semester Examination (60%)-2 Hour
Course Objective
1. Learn to demonstrate a critical understanding of key concepts in disaster risk reduction and humanitarian response.
2. Critically evaluate disaster risk reduction and humanitarian response policy and practice from multiple perspectives.
3. Develop an understanding of standards of humanitarian response and practical relevance in specific types of disasters
and conflict situations.
4. Critically understand the strengths and weaknesses of disaster management approaches, planning and programming in
Different countries, particularly their home country or the countries they work in.
Course Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course ,it is expected that students will be able to:
1. Differentiate the types of disasters, causes and their impact on environment and society
2. Assess vulnerability and various methods of risk reduction measures as well as mitigation.
3. Draw the hazard/vulnerability profile of India, disaster damage assessment and management in the Indian context.
4. Acquainting with disaster response command system in respective states and application of best practices from case
scenario studies in India.
Topics Covered
Unit 1 INTRODUCTION TO DISASTERS- Disaster: definition, factors and significance; difference between hazard
and disaster; natural and manmade disasters: difference, nature, types and magnitude; economic damage, loss of
human and animal life, destruction of ecosystem. Natural disasters: earthquakes, volcanisms, cyclones,
tsunamis, floods, droughts and famines, landslides and avalanches, man-made disaster: nuclear reactor
meltdown, industrial accidents, oil slicks and spills, outbreaks of disease and epidemics, war and conflicts; post-
disaster diseases and epidemics.
Unit 2 APPROACHES TO DISASTER RISK REDUCTION (DRR)- Disaster cycle-Phases, Culture of safety,
prevention, mitigation and preparedness community based DRR, Structural-nonstructural measures, Roles and
responsibilities of community, Panchayati Raj Institutions/Urban Local Bodies (PRIs/ULBs), States, Centre, and
other stake-holders-Institutional Processes and Frame work at State and Central Level. State Disaster
Management Authority (SDMA) – Early Warning System– Advisories from Appropriate Agencies
Unit 3 DISASTER PREPAREDNESS AND RISK ASSESSMENT- Preparedness: Monitoring of phenomena
triggering a disaster or hazard; evaluation of risk: application of remote sensing, data from meteorological and
other agencies, media reports: governmental and community preparedness. Disaster risk: concept and elements,
disaster risk reduction, global and national disaster risk situation. Techniques of risk assessment, global co-
operation in risk assessment and warning, people’s participation in risk assessment. Strategies for survival.
Unit 4 DISASTER MANAGEMENT AND MITIGATION-Meaning, concept and strategies of disaster mitigation,
emerging trends in mitigation. Structural mitigation and non-structural mitigation, programs of disaster
mitigation in India. Case studies & field work.
Text Books / Reference Materials
1. Singhal JP. Disaster Management, Laxmi Publications,2010.
2. Bhattacharya T. Disaster Science and Management, McGraw Hill India Education Pvt. Ltd., 2012.
3. Sahni, P(Eds.). Disaster Mitigation Experiences and Reflections, PHI, New Delhi.
4. Gupta AK, Sreeja S. Nair. Environmental Knowledge for Disaster Risk Management, NIDM, New Delhi,2011
5. KapurA. Vulnerable India: A Geographical Study of Disasters, IIAS and Sage Publishers, New Delhi, 2010.
Additional Learning Source
Government of India e-resources: Disaster Management Act; National Disaster Management Policy, New Delhi.
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Course Course Course Pre- Course Credit
Department Hours Contact
No. Title Designation Requisites Type Hours
L G P Hours
Advanced
Civil
CEC-6952 Dynamics DC CEC 6220 Lab. 2 0 1 2 3
Engineering
Lab.
Course Assessment Method
1. Lab work, reports, viva-voce (60%)
2. End Semester Examination (40%)
Course Objective
The course intends to introduce the basic principles and importance of structural dynamics and earthquake in
civil engineering applications through suitable model studies, their experimental validation and analytical
solutions under dynamic and earthquake excitation.
Course Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this laboratory course, it is expected that students will have:
1. Understanding of important and basic principles of structural dynamics and earthquake effects on the
structures.
2. Knowledge and ability to perform experiments and computer simulation of one span beam, two span
beam and multi-storeyed frames under various boundary conditions.
3. Comprehensive understanding of the wave amplification, soil structure interaction and liquefaction
under dynamic loading.
Experiment Covered
Exp. 1 (a) To determine the stiffness of a spring, natural frequency, absolute damping coefficient and
damping ratio.
(b) To determine the equivalent spring constant for a spring in series & parallel and to verify it
analytically.
Exp.2 To carry out dynamic analysis of a three storeyed building frame subjected to harmonic base
isolation.
Exp.3 To carry out dynamic analysis of a three storeyed building frame subjected to random vibration (El-
centro time history).
Exp.4 To carry out dynamic analysis of a four storeyed building model with and without an open ground
floor.
Exp.5 To study dynamics of a vibration absorber.
Exp.6 To perform dynamic analysis of one-span and two-span beams.
Exp.7 To study the effect of earthquake induced waves in rectangular water tank.
Exp.8 To study the effect of seismic wave amplification, liquefaction and soil-structure interaction.
Text Books and/or Reference Materials
1. Earthquake resistant design of structures by Pankaj Agarwal and Manish Shrikhande, PHI Learning Pvt.
Ltd., New Delhi.
2. Earthquake resistant design of structures by S.K. Duggal, Oxford University Press, New Delhi.
3. Harry, G. Harris and Gajanan M. Sabnis, “Structural Modeling and Experimental Techniques”, CRC Press.
4. Structural Dynamics: Theory and Computation by Mario Paz, Kluwer Academic Publisher Group,
Netherland.
5. Dynamics of Structures: Theory and Application to Earthquake Engineering by A. K. Chopra, Pearson
Education, Inc.
Additional Learning Source
1. Laboratory Student’s Manual available in the Advanced Dynamics Lab.
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Course Course Pre- Course Credit
Department Course No. Hours Contact
Title Designation Requisites Type Hours
L G P Hours
Civil
CEC-6959 Project PC NIL Theory 4 3 1 0 4
Engineering
Course Assessment Method
1. Internal Assessment (60%)
2. End Semester Examination (40%)
Course Objective
To impart practical knowledge about assessment of various hazards, disasters and their mitigation. To train
students to identify seismic vulnerability and built safe structures in different seismic zones. To understand the
flood dynamics and measures for flood moderation. To evaluate natural and anthropogenic slopes evaluation
and slope stability measures.
Course Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, it is expected that students will be able to:
1. understand the different kind of hazards with special reference to natural hazards
2. factor the civil engineering interventions and solutions in case of earthquake, landslide, flood etc.
3. design structures with earthquake resistant features, slope protection features and flood mitigation
structures.
4. incorporate different disaster preparedness, mitigation and rehabilitation aspects

Topics Covered
Broad topic to be covered are as mentioned below:
i Assessment of various hazards, disasters and their mitigation
ii Seismic vulnerability and built safe structures in different seismic zones
iii Flood dynamics and measures for flood moderation
iv Natural and anthropogenic slopes evaluation and slope stability measures
Text Books / Reference Materials
1. Singhal JP. Disaster Management, Laxmi Publications, 2010.
2. Bhattacharya T. Disaster Science and Management, McGraw Hill India Education Pvt. Ltd., 2012.
3. Sahni, P (Eds.). Disaster Mitigation Experiences and Reflections, PHI, New Delhi.
4. Gupta AK, Sreeja S. Nair. Environmental Knowledge for Disaster Risk Management, NIDM, New Delhi,
2011
5. Kapur A. Vulnerable India: A Geographical Study of Disasters, IIAS and Sage Publishers, New Delhi, 2010.
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Course Course Course Pre- Course Credit
Department Hours Contact
No. Title Designation Requisites Type Hours
L G P Hours
Structure
Civil
CEE-6710 Health PE NIL Theory 4 3 1 0 4
Engineering
Monitoring
Course Assessment Method
1. Assignments and Oral Quizzes (15%)
2. Mid-Semester Examination (25%)- 1 Hour
3. End Semester Examination (60%)- 2 Hour
Course Objective
The course objective is to provide the students with fundamentals and in-depth knowledge about the structural
health monitoring as per the available technologies. The fundamental mechanics to detect the damages in
distress structures and to review the current technology available for structural health monitoring will be
discussed. The static and dynamic field methods for structural health monitoring will also be covered to equip
the students with thorough understanding of overall structural health monitoring based on the available
techniques.
Course Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, it is expected that students will be able to:
1. Understand the fundamentals of Structural Health Monitoring and identify the distress in the structure.
2. Assess and describe the structural health by using static field tests.
3. Assess and describe the structural health by using dynamic field tests.
4. Provide the applicable methodology for structural health monitoring based on the available techniques.
Topics Covered
Unit 1 Introduction of structural health monitoring (SHM); Basic concept; Factors affecting structural
health; Causes of distress of structures; Maintenance of structures, Non-destructive testing (NDT).
Unit 2 Various measurements for SHM; Structural safety in alteration; Health assessment of structure,
Structural damages, Damage identification techniques, SHM procedures.
Unit 3 Static Field Testing: Types of static tests, Simulation and loading methods, sensor systems and
hardware requirements, Static response measurement.
Unit 4 Dynamic Field Testing: Types of dynamic field test, Stress history data, Dynamic response methods,
Hardware for remote data acquisition systems, Remote structural health monitoring.
Text Books and/or Reference Materials
1. Structural Health Monitoring, Daniel Balageas, Claus_Peter Fritzen, Alfredo Güemes, John Wiley and
Sons, 2006.
2. Health Monitoring of Structural Materials and Components Methods with Applications, Douglas E
Adams, John Wiley and Sons, 2007.
3. Structural Health Monitoring and Intelligent Infrastructure, Vol1, J. P. Ou, H. Li and Z. D. Duan, Taylor
and Francis Group, London, UK, 2006.
4. Structural Health Monitoring with Wafer Active Sensors, Victor Giurglutiu, Academic Press Inc,2007
5. Structural health monitoring of civil infrastructure systems, Vistasp M. Karbhari and Farhad Ansari,
Woodhead Publishing Limited Oxford Cambridge New Delhi.
Additional Learning Source
2. Journal of Civil Structural Health Monitoring, Springer
3. Structural health monitoring of large civil structures, Hua-Peng Chen, Wiley Blackwell
4. E-learning through Internet.
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Course Course Course Pre- Course Credit
Department Hours Contact
No. Title Designation Requisites Type Hours
L G P Hours
Civil Finite Element
CEE-6040 PE NIL Theory 4 3 1 0 4
Engineering Analysis
Course Assessment Method
1. Assignments and Oral Quizzes (15%)
2. Mid-Semester Examination (25%)- 1 Hour
3. End Semester Examination (60%) - 2 Hour
Course Objective
1. To provide the fundamental concepts in the theory of finite element analysis.
2. To analyze problems related to bar, truss, beam and plane elements using finite element approach.
3. To develop basic understanding in modeling considerations related to finite element programming
Course Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, it is expected that students will be able to:
1. Understand the basic concepts, significance and application of finite element analysis.
2. Apply energy principles and finite element method for simple problems of structural mechanics.
3. Recognize the difference between conventional and FE method of analysis.
4. Formulate FE equations for linear stress analysis problems.
Topics Covered
Unit 1 Introduction
Finite element method and other classical methods, historical background, advantages &
disadvantages, finite element modeling – discretisation, nodes, elements types and shapes.
Basic equations in elasticity –stress and strain vectors, Hooke’s law, strain-displacement relationship,
equilibrium equations, generalized compatibility equations.
Unit 2 Finite element analysis of one dimensional problem
Generation of stiffness matrix by displacement and energy method, energy and variational approaches
(Rayleigh-Ritz method), numerical solutions.
Unit 3 Isoparametric elements and shape functions
Co-ordinate systems, Element shapes, Strain displacement matrix, Higher order elements: 1D, 2D and
3D.
Unit 4. Finite element analysis of two dimensional problems
Symmetry, Plane stress and plane strain problems, Bending of thin plates, Introduction to nonlinear FE
analysis.
Text Books / Reference Materials
1. David Hutton. Fundamentals of Finite Element Analysis. Tata McGraw - Hill Publishing Company, 2005.
2. Robert D. Cook, Concepts and Applications of Finite Element Analysis, Wiley, John & Sons, 1999.
3. Chandrupatla & Belagundu, Finite Elements in Engineering, Prentice Hall of India Private Ltd., 1997.
4. C. S. Krishnamoorthy, Finite Element Analysis – Theory and Programming, Tata McGraw Hill, 1995.
5. K. J. Bathe, Finite Elements Procedures in Engineering analysis, Prentice Hall Inc., 1995.
Additional Learning Source
1. J. N. Reddy, An Introduction to the Finite Element Method, McGraw Hill, International Edition, 1993.
2. O. C. Zienkiewicz, and R. L. Taylor, The Finite Elements Methods, McGraw Hill, 1987.
3. Timoshenko, S., Theory of Elasticity and Plasticity, McGraw Hill Book company.