III - Sem Civil Engg

DELHI SKILL AND
ENTREPRENEURSHIP UNIVERSITY
Diploma in Civil
Engineering
Syllabus Document
EFFECTIVE FROM ACADEMIC YEAR 2021-22
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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:
● Water Resources & Environmental Engineer-

Core Engineering Skills-
Theoretical concepts & Practical knowledge - in all Civil Engineering courses such as-
Water and WasteWater Engineering, Public health Engineering, Irrigation
Engineering, Civil Engineering Drawing, Surveying.
● Roads & Railway Engineer-

Core Engineering Skills-
Theoretical concepts & Practical knowledge - in all Civil Engineering courses such as-
Transportation Engineering (Road, Railway, Bridge, Tunnel, Airway), Surveying,
Irrigation Engineering, Civil Engineering Drawing
c) Software Skill and Project Skills:

AutoCAD, MS Office, MS Project/Primavera, Revit, STAD, SAFE, TEKLA
Civil Engineering Major Project performance and report writing skills, intricacies of
Practical Trainings/Internships
d) Personality Traits and Ethics:

Openness, Conscientiousness, Extraversion, Agreeableness, Low Neuroticism,
self-respect, appreciating good work, Integrity, Focus & Result-oriented approach,Risk
taking ability, Passion, Patience & Persistence
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 I
Subject Total
S No Course Titles L T P Credits
Code Hours
1 CE-FC101 Applied Mathematics – I 3 1 0 4 4
2 CE-FC102 Engineering Mechanics 3 0 2 5 4
3 CE-FC103 Basic Engineering Graphics 0 0 6 6 3
Basic Engineering
4 CE-FC104 1 0 4 5 3
Workshop Technology
Face The World (FTW)
5 CE-HS101 - - - - 3
Skills- I
6 CE-HS102 English Communication – I 2 0 0 2 2
7 CE-HS103 Sports & Yoga 0 0 2 2 1
8 CE-PC101 Construction Materials- 1 1 0 2 3 2
Total 10 1 16 27 22
NOTE- Syllabus for Applied Mathematics- I, Basic Engineering Graphics, Basic Engineering Workshop
Technology, FTW Skills , English Communication and Sports and Yoga are given separately.
SEMESTER II
Subject Total
Code Hours
1 CE-HS201 Face The World (FTW) Skills II - - - - 1
2 CE-HS202 English Communication II - - - 2 1
3 CE-FC201 Applied Mathematics – II 3 1 0 4 4
4 CE-FC202 CAD based Engineering Drawing 0 0 4 4 2
5 CE-FC203 Basic Sciences* 4 0 2 6 5
6 CE-PR201 Field Work 0 0 4 4 2
7 CE-PC201 Building Construction- 1 2 0 2 4 3
8 CE-PC202 Construction Materials- 2 3 0 2 5 4
Total 12 01 16 29 22
NOTE- Syllabus for FTW Skills-II, English Communication II, Applied Mathematics II and Basic
Sciences are given separately.
*Basic Sciences includes 2.5 credits each of Applied Physics and Applied Chemistry.
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SEMESTER III
Subject Total
S No. Course Titles L T P Credits
Code Hours
1 CE-PC301 Basic Surveying 3 0 4 7 5
2 CE-PC302 Mechanics of Materials 3 0 2 5 4
3 CE-PC303 Building Construction- 2 2 0 2 3 3
4 CE-PC304 Hydraulics 3 0 2 5 4
5 CE-HS301 Face The World (FTW) Skills III 0 0 2 2 1
6 CE-HS302 English Communication III 0 0 2 2 1
8 CE-HS303 Environmental Studies 0 0 2 2 1
7 CE-HS304 Indian Constitution (MOOC) - - - - 1
9 CE-SI301 Industry Seminar/Visit 0 0 4 4 2
Total 11 0 20 30 22
SEMESTER IV
Subject Total
Code Hours
1 CE-PC401 Concrete Technology 3 0 2 5 4
2 CE-PC402 Advanced Surveying 2 0 4 6 4
3 CE-PC403 Geotechnical Engineering 3 0 2 5 4
Estimating and Costing and

4 CE-PC404 2 0 4 6 4
Valuation
5 CE-PC405 Building Planning and Services 2 0 2 4 3
6 CE-HS401 Face The World (FTW) Skills IV - - - - 1
7 CE-HS402 English Communication IV 0 0 2 2 1
8 CE-HS403 Human Values - - - - 1
Total 12 0 16 28 22
NB: Students will undergo Summer Internship/Training I (CE-SI501) during summer break after IV
Sem and will be evaluated during V sem. Refer framework of Sem V for details
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SEMESTER V
Subject Total
Code Hours
1 CE-PC501 Design of RCC structure 3 0 2 5 4
2 CE-PC502 Public Health Engineering 3 0 2 5 4
Software Training in Civil

4 CE-PC503 0 0 4 4 2
Engineering
CE-PE501
CE-PE502
5 Elective 1 3 0 0 3 3
CE-PE503
CE-PE504
CE-PE505
CE-PE506
6 Elective 2 3 0 0 3 3
CE-PE507
CE-PE508
7 CE-SI501 Summer Internship II 0 0 8 8 4
8 CE-HS501 Face The World (FTW) Skills V - - - - 1
9 CE-HS502 English Communication V 0 0 2 2 1
Total 12 0 18 30 22
ELECTIVE 1
Subject Total
Code Hours
Precast and Prestressed

1 CE-PE501 3 0 0 3 3
Concrete
2 CE-PE502 Theory of structure 3 0 0 3 3
Rural Construction
3 CE-PE503 3 0 0 3 3
Technology
4 CE-PE504 Construction Management 3 0 0 3 3
5 MOOCS* 3
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ELECTIVE 2
S Subject Total
Course Titles L T P Credits
No Code Hours
1 CE-PE505 Railway Bridges and Tunnel 3 0 0 3 3
Advance Construction
2 CE-PE506 3 0 0 3 3
Technology
3 CE-PE507 Traffic Engineering 3 0 0 3 3
4 CE-PE508 Solid Waste Management 3 0 0 3 3
5 MOOCS* 3
SEMESTER VI
S Subject Total
No. Code Hours
1 CE-PC601 Design of Steel Structure 3 0 2 5 4
2 CE-PC602 Transportation Engineering 3 0 2 5 4
3 CE-PC603 Water Resources Engineering 3 0 0 3 3

CE-PE601
CE-PE602
4 Elective 3 3 0 0 3 3
CE-PE603
CE-PE604
CE-PE605
CE-PE606
5 Elective 4 3 0 0 3 3
CE-PE607
CE-PE608
6 CE-PR601 Major Project 0 0 10 10 5
7 CE-HS601 Face The World (FTW) Skills VI - - - - 1
8 CE-HS602 English Communication VI 0 0 2 2 1
Total 15 0 16 31 24
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ELECTIVE 3
Subject Total
Code Hours
Pavement Design and

1 CE-PE601 3 0 0 3 3
Maintenance
Green Building and Energy

2 CE-PE602 3 0 0 3 3
Conservation
3 CE-PE603 Earthquake Resistant Building 3 0 0 3 3
Building Services and

4 CE-PE604 3 0 0 3 3
Maintenance
5 MOOCS* 3
ELECTIVE 4
S Subject Total
No. Code Hours
1 CE-PE605 Tendering and Accounts 3 0 0 3 3
2 CE-PE606 Advance design of structures 3 0 0 3 3
Repair and Maintenance of

3 CE-PE607 3 0 0 3 3
structure
4 CE-PE608 Remote Sensing and GIS 3 0 0 3 3
5 MOOCS* 3
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SEMESTER I
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CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS I
SEMESTER I
Course Code CE-PC 101
Course Title Construction Materials-1
Total Credits 3
COURSE OBJECTIVES
Following are the objectives of this course:
● To learn about various construction materials

● To understand relevant characteristics of construction materials.
● To be able to identify suitability of various materials for different construction purposes
● To know about natural materials available for various purposes of construction activities.
COURSE CONTENT
Unit – I: Overview of Construction Materials
● Brief Introduction of Construction materials.

● Scope of construction materials (applications only) in
a. Building Construction
b. Transportation Engineering
c. Environmental Engineering
d. Irrigation Engineering.
● Selection of materials for different civil engineering structures on the basis of- strength,
durability, Eco-friendly and economy.
● Broad classification of materials–Natural, Artificial, Special, Finishing and Recycled.
Unit – II: Natural Construction Materials
● Stones- Brief introduction, Requirements of good building stone, Physical and Chemical
properties, Classification, Standard Tests, general characteristics of stone; quarrying
and dressing methods and tools for stone.
● Aggregates- Brief Introduction, Properties of coarse and fine aggregate and uses
● Timber- Structure of timber, general properties and uses of good timber, different
methods of seasoning for preservation of timber, defects in timber, use of bamboo in
construction.
● Properties of lime, its types and uses.
● Types of soil and its suitability in construction.
● Brief Introduction of Bricks, Cement, Bitumen, Tiles and concrete.
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LIST OF PRACTICALS TO BE PERFORMED
(Note:- One Micro Project Assignment based on any Construction Materials-1

Practical/topic/extension also to be submitted)
● Identify various sizes of available coarse aggregates in laboratory (60,40, 20,10 mm)
● Identify available construction materials in the laboratory on the basis of their sources
and prepare a report.
● Identify the grain distribution pattern in a given sample of teak wood in the laboratory
and draw the various patterns.
● Prepare the lime putty by mixing lime with water in appropriate proportion and prepare a
report on slaking of lime.
● To study application of relevant termite chemicals on a given damaged sample of
timber.
● Conduct Field/Market survey to Identify different types of aggregates and prepare a
report
● Conduct field/Market survey to study different types of construction material and prepare
a report
TEACHING APPROACH
● Teachers should give examples from daily routine as well as engineering/technology

applications on various concepts and principles in each topic so that students are able
to understand and grasp these concepts and principles. In all contents, SI units should
be followed.
● Use of demonstration can make the subject interesting and develop scientific temper in
the students.
● Student participatory activities may be planned- Two-way communication, assignments
& group discussion, short notice subject quizzes & presentation, use of
videos/documentaries to enhance domain knowledge, encouraging students to read
reference books wherever necessary and feasible.
● Demonstrate/practice approach may be followed throughout the course so that learning
is employability based.
LEARNING OUTCOMES
After completing this course, student will be able to:
● To understand the concept of construction materials.

● Ability to visualize various applications of construction materials.
● Identify relevant construction materials.
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REFERENCES
1. Ghose, D. N; Construction Materials , Tata McGraw Hill, New Delhi.

2. S.K. Sharma, Civil Engineering Construction Materials, Khanna Publishing House, New
Delhi
3. Varghese, P.C. , Building Materials, PHI learning, New Delhi.
4. Rangwala, S.C., Engineering Materials, Character publisher, Ahmedabad.
5. Somayaji, Shan, Civil Engineering Materials, Pearson education, New Delhi.
6. Rajput, R.K, Engineering Materials, S. Chand and Co., New Delhi.
7. Sood H., Laboratory Manual on Testing of Engineering Materials, New Ag Publishers,
New Delhi.
8. Sharma C. P., Engineering Materials, PHI Learning, New Delhi.
9. Duggal, S. K, Building Materials, New International, New Delhi
ONLINE SOURCES
● Virtual Labs - Civil Engineering (vlab.co.in)

● AASHTO resource Civil Engineering - Bureau of Indian Standards (bis.gov.in) •
www.wikipedia.com
● Online Building Materials & Construction tutors - TeacherOn
● Construction and Building Materials - Journal - Elsevier
● Construction and Building Materials | Journal | ScienceDirect.com by Elsevier •
Proceedings of the Institution of Civil Engineers - Construction Materials | Vol 174, No 3
(icevirtuallibrary.com)
● Types of Building Materials Used in Construction (structuralengineeringbasics.com) •
https://www.ilo.org/wcmsp5/groups/public/---ed_emp/---emp_policy/---
invest/documents/instructionalmaterial/wcms_447745.pd
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ENGINEERING MECHANICS
SEMESTER I
Course Code CE-FC 102
Course Title Engineering Mechanics
Total Credits 4
RATIONALE
The diploma students of all engineering branches are required to acquire the knowledge of the
basic concepts of mechanics, laws of forces, friction, centre of gravity, moment of inertia and
simple lifting machines, hence the subject of engineering mechanics introduced.
COURSE OBJECTIVE
This subject should be taught and implemented with the aim to develop the course outcome so
that the students may acquire following competency needed by the industry: “Understand the
concept of forces and implementation of its various laws for the solution of engineering
problems”
DETAILED CONTENTS
UNIT 1. Engineering mechanics and Laws of forces (20%) (6) Hrs
● Introduction to engineering mechanics and its classification, Significance and

relevance of mechanics in engineering branches, Concept of rigid body
● Introduction to force, its unit and characteristics, Methods of representation: (vector
representation and Bow’s notation), Effects of force, principle of transmissibility of
force, force system and its classification, Components of force
● Resultant of force, analytical method for determination of resultant for concurrent,
non concurrent and parallel coplanar force systems, Triangle law of force,
parallelogram law and polygon law of force, Lami’s theorem and its applications
(Simple numerical only)
● Equilibrium and Equilibrant of force system, Free body diagram, Analytical and
graphical methods of analyzing equilibrium (Simple numerical only).
UNIT 2. Moment of force (15%) (6) Hrs
● Introduction to moment and its units, Classification of moment and its sign
conventions
● Principle of moment and its applications, Varignon’s theorem and its proof, General
conditions of equilibrium of bodies under the effect of coplanar concurrent forces
(Simple numerical only)
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● Applications of moment
● Introduction to couples and its applications
● Introduction to lever, its types and applications
UNIT 3. Friction (15%) (6) Hrs
● Introduction to friction and its relevance in engineering, types and laws of friction,
Advantages and disadvantages of friction
● Coefficient of friction, limiting friction, angle of friction, angle of repose, normal
reaction, relation between coefficient of friction and angle of friction
● Equilibrium of a body lying on a horizontal plane subjected to force parallel and
inclined to the plane (Simple numerical only)
● Equilibrium of a body lying on a rough inclined plane subjected to the force parallel
to the plane, inclined to the plane and acting horizontally, ladder friction (Simple
numerical only)
UNIT 4. Centre of Gravity (15%) (8) Hrs
● Introduction to centroid and centre of gravity. Centroid of geometrical plane figures

such as square, rectangle, triangle, circle, semi-circle, quarter circle. Centroid of
composite geometric figures (Simple numerical only)
● Centre of Gravity of simple solids such as cube, cuboid, cone, cylinder, sphere,
hemisphere etc. Centre of Gravity of composite solids (Simple numerical only)
UNIT 5. Moment of Inertia (15%) (8) Hrs
● Introduction to Moment of Inertia, Method to find out moment of inertia (Perpendicular

axis theorem and parallel axis theorem)
● Moment of inertia of geometrical shapes (rectangular, square, triangular, circular,
semi circular, I-section, L-section and composite sections) (Simple numerical only)
UNIT 6. Simple lifting machines (20%) (6) Hrs
● Introduction to lifting machines and their significance, Terminology: - Load, effort,

input and output of machine, mechanical advantage, velocity ratio and efficiency
● Ideal machine, law of machine, friction in machine, self-locking machine, reversibility
of a machine, condition of a machine to be reversible (Simple numerical only)
● Study of simple lifting machines: - Simple wheel and axle, differential wheel and axle,
worm and worm wheel, single purchase winch crab, double purchase winch crab,
simple screw jack and differential screw jack.
List of Practical
● To verify the polygon law of forces using Grave Sand’s apparatus.

● To verify triangle law/parallelogram law of forces using universal force table
apparatus.
● To verify the forces in different members of the jib crane.
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● To verify the reaction at the supports of a simply supported beam.
● To find the mechanical advantage, velocity ratio and efficiency of an inclined plane.
● To find the mechanical advantage, velocity ratio and efficiency of a screw jack.
● To find the mechanical advantage, velocity ratio and efficiency of worm and worm
wheel.
● To find mechanical advantage, velocity ratio and efficiency of single purchase winch
crab.
● To find out the centre of gravity of regular lamina.
● To determine coefficient of friction between two surfaces and angle of repose using
inclined plane apparatus.
Teaching Approach

applications on various concepts and principles in each topic so that students are
able to understand and grasp these concepts and principles. In all contents, SI units
should be followed
● Use of demonstration can make the subject interesting and develop scientific temper
in the students
● Student participatory activities may be planned- Two-way communication,
assignments & group discussion, short notice subject quizzes & presentation, use of
reference books wherever necessary and feasible
● Demonstrate/practice approach may be followed throughout the course so that
learning is employability based
Learning Outcomes
After learning this subject, student will be able to:
● Identify the force systems for given conditions by applying the basic laws of
mechanics.
● Determine resultant force of a given force system.
● Calculate the normal and support reaction in various structures by using equilibrium
conditions.
● Calculate the resultant moment in a given system of forces.
● Understand the role of friction in equilibrium problems.
● Find out the centroid and centre of gravity of simple and composite sections.
● Select the relevant simple lifting machine(s) for given purposes.
References/suggested learning resources
Books:
● Bedi, D. S. (2008). Engineering Mechanics. Khanna Publications, New Delhi

● Khurmi, R.S. Applied Mechanics. SChand & Co. New Delhi.
● Sarao, A. S. Applied Mechanics. Satya Prakashan New Delhi.
● Rajput, R. K. A textbook of Applied Mechanics. Laxmi Publications New Delhi.
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SEMESTER II
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CAD BASED ENGINEERING DRAWING
SEMESTER II
Course Code CE-FC202
Course Title CAD based Engineering Drawing
Total Credits 2
COURSE OBJECTIVES
● Learning the basics of Computer Aided Drafting (CAD) interface.
● To study and know about different graphics software
● Ability to use AutoCAD independently
● Able to apply various commands of AutoCAD
● To draw various diagrams/sketches pertaining to Civil Engineering in general and
building Construction in particular
● To learn basics of perspective drawings and Computer Aided Drawings.
COURSE CONTENT
1. Introduction to Computer Aided Drafting, its importance and advantages, Introduction

to CAD hardware & software, Introduction to various graphics software: - Auto CAD,
CATIA, FUSION, Pro-E etc. with emphasis on AutoCAD and its necessity
2. Hands on practice on Basic AutoCAD controls

a. BASICS- command window, the mouse, drawing template files, units, model scale
b. VIEWING- viewing, overlapping
c. GEOMETRY- lines, coordinate system, grid display, circles, poly lines and
rectangles, hatches and fills,
d. PRECISION- polar tracking, locking angles, object snaps, grid snaps, coordinate
entry
e. Handy Function Key references- Key, feature and description
f. LAYERS- Layers and layer controls
g. PROPERTIES-Properties, Properties Palette, Line types, Line weights
h. MODIFYING- Modifying, erase, select multiple objects, move and copy, create
multiple copies, offset, trim and extend, mirror, stretch, Fillet, explode, poly lines,
grips
i. BLOCKS- Insert block, create block definition
j. LAYOUTS- scaling, specifying the paper size of layout
k. NOTES and LABELS- generate notes, create text style, Multi-leaders
l. DIMENSIONS- linear dimensions, modify dimensions, dimension style
m. PRINTING- output a drawing layout to printer, create a page setup, output to a pdf
file
n. Auto Cad 3d elementary
3. Suggestive list of AutoCAD Drawings to be practiced
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a. Draw various types of lines, graphical symbols for materials as per IS 962.
b. Building components
c. Layout plan/building plan
d. English bond T joint, L Joint
e. Wall elevation and plan
f. Symbol representation of building material
g. Diagram of lintel and arches
h. Plan and section of staircase
4. One Micro Project based on AutoCAD drawing based on students interest also to be
submitted
NOTE: The above list is only suggestive. Based on the interest, ability, understanding of
students, suitable drawings for building construction, construction materials etc. of
Civil engineering can be chosen.
TEACHING APPROACH
Emphasis must be on hands-on training of various commands as listed and more as required.
Use of commands in making various diagrams/sketches. Synchronization of learned
commands and practical drawing are to be maintained for better understanding and
conceptual clarity for the benefit of the students. Practice approach may be followed
throughout the course so that learning outcomes are employability based. Students are
encouraged to undergo Micro Project submissions based on their choice.
LEARNING OUTCOMES
● Able to understand basics of Computer Aided Drafting (CAD) interface and different
graphics software.
● Able to use AutoCAD independently.
● Well versed with applications of various commands of AutoCAD.
● To draw various diagrams/sketches pertaining to Civil Engineering in general and
Building Construction in particular.
REFERENCES
Fundamentals of Computer Aided Design by Khushdeep Goyal; SK Kataria & Sons, New Delhi
http://swayam.gov.in
www.wikipedia.com
https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/C1BxaOC0-IS.pdf
https://www.educba.com/design/design-tutorials/autocad-tutorial/
https://blogs.autodesk.com/autocad/resources/
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FIELD WORK
SEMESTER II
Course Code CE-PR201
Course Title Field Work
Total Credits 2
COURSE OBJECTIVES
● To expose the students to the world of work with a view to create motivation in the
students for better understanding and learning civil engineering courses in the later
semesters.
● To expose students to the industrial environment for creating awareness.
● To Provide possible opportunities to learn, interact, understand the real time technical
aspects of different projects/ managerial skills required at the job.
● To give exposure to the current technological developments relevant to civil
engineering subject areas.
● Gain experience in writing technical reports with the aim to help in the later stages of
the study.
● To give basic ideas and familiarize with various materials, processes, and products.
● To provide an opportunity to interact with seniors and peers in the field of civil
engineering
COURSE CONTENT
(NOTE: A minimum of 3-4 field visits are to be conducted during the semester and
students have to prepare a report of each visit based on the data compiled by them
during the visits.)
Suggestive list of field visits under field work
● Visit(s) to building construction sites (residential/commercial/any other) to study

construction processes and building components.
● Visit(s) to Sewage treatment plant/ Water treatment plant.
● Visit to water supply works.
● Visit to a bridge/flyover site to study various components.
● Visit to the metro rail project site.
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● Visit to the asphalt mixing plant.
● Visit to an excavation site at the project.
● Visit to the RMC plant.
NOTE: The above list is only suggestive. Based on the interest, availability, need and
thrust area suitable field visits can be chosen.
TEACHING APPROACH
● Field work and visits to various sites/projects/organizations is a student centric activity.

Therefore, the major role is to be played by the students in association with the
Faculty/Civil Engineering Department.
● At the commencement of the session, the members of the student coordination
committee (4 to 5 students) would be selected from the interested students by the
Faculty/Departmental Committee.
● This students committee will be guided and assisted in finalizing site visits in
association with Faculty concerned. All students have to cooperate and help this
students committee as and when required.
● All students have to maintain Diary/field book during the Field visit to note down
information about organization, salient features of project work, quality information
during interactions, details of drawings/sketches, digital pics of site and other relevant
data etc. which will be helpful to them in Report writing, ppt presentations/discussions.
LEARNING OUTCOMES
● An opportunity to get exposure to the industry/ organization.

● Practical experience in an organizational setting.
● Excellent opportunity to see how the theoretical aspects learned in classes are
integrated into the practical world.
● On-field experience provides better understanding.
● Helps the students to select the industry/site for forthcoming internships in later
semesters.
● Opportunity to know about new skills and supplement knowledge.
● Opportunity to practice communication and teamwork skills.
● Opportunity to observe strategies like time management, multi-tasking etc in an
industrial setup.
● Opportunity to meet new people and learn networking skills.
● Makes a valuable addition to their resume.
● Creating networks and social circles and developing relationships with industry
people.
● Provides an opportunity to evaluate the organization before committing to a full-time
position.
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CE-PC201 BUILDING CONSTRUCTION I
SEMESTER II
Course Code CE-PC201
Course Title Building Construction- 1
Total Credits 3
COURSE OBJECTIVES
● To learn the basics of construction technique.
● To understand different types of foundation and their significance.
● To know different types of masonry and their construction.
● To identify different components of building.
● To understand the function and requirements of various components of buildings.
● To understand construction methodology and tools and material required for different
parts of building.
● To improve drawing and sketching skills.
COURSE CONTENTS
UNIT- 1. OVERVIEW OF BUILDING COMPONENTS
1.1 Classification of Buildings as per National Building Code

Group A to I, As per types of Constructions- Load Bearing Structure, Framed Structure,
Composite Structure.
1.2 Building Components

Functions of Building Components, Substructure – Foundation, Plinth.
1.3 Superstructure
Walls, Partition wall, Cavity wall, Sill, Lintel, Doors and Windows, Floor, Mezzanine floor, Roof,
Columns, Beams, Parapet.
UNIT- 2. CONSTRUCTION OF SUBSTRUCTURE

2.1 Job Layout
Site Clearance, Layout for Load Bearing Structure and Framed Structure by Center Line and Face Line
Method, Precaution
2.2 Earthwork
Excavation for Foundation, Timbering and Strutting, Earthwork for embankment, Material for plinth
Filling, Tools and plants used for earthwork.
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2.3 Foundation
Functions of foundation, Types of foundation – Shallow Foundation, Stepped Footing, Wall
Footing, Column Footing, Isolated and Combined Column Footing, Raft Foundation. Grillage
Foundation, Deep Foundation – Pile Foundation, Well foundation and Caissons, Pumping
Methods of Dewatering, Deep wells, Well points, Cofferdams (Introduction only).
UNIT- 3. CONSTRUCTION OF SUPERSTRUCTURE
3.1 Stone Masonry

Terms used in stone masonry- facing, backing, hearting, through stone, cornerstone, cornice.
Types of stone masonry– Rubble masonry, Ashlar Masonry and their types. Joints in stone
masonry and their purpose. Selection of Stone Masonry, Precautions to be taken in stone
masonry construction.
3.2 Brick masonry
Terms used in brick masonry- header, stretcher, closer, quoins, course, face, back, hearting,
bat bond, joints, lap, frog line, level and plumb. Bonds in brick masonry- header bond,
stretcher bond, English bond and Flemish bond. Requirements of good brick masonry.
Junctions in brick masonry and their purpose and procedure. Precautions to be observed in
Brick Masonry Construction. Comparison between stone and Brick Masonry. Tools and plants
required for construction of stone and brick masonry. Hollow concrete block masonry and
composite masonry.
3.3 Scaffolding and Shoring
Purpose, Types of Scaffolding, Process of Erection and Dismantling. Purpose and Types of
Shoring, Underpinning. Formwork: Definition of Formwork, Requirements of Formwork,
Materials used in Formwork, Types of Formwork, Removal of formwork. Myvan shuttering
uses advantages and disadvantages.
UNIT– 4. BUILDING COMMUNICATION AND VENTILATION
A. Horizontal Communication
4.1 Doors
Doors –Components of Doors, Full Paneled Doors, Partly Paneled and Glazed Doors,
Flush Doors, Collapsible Doors, Rolling Shutters, Revolving Doors, Glazed Doors. Sizes
of Door recommended by BIS.
4.2 Windows
Components of windows, Types of Windows - Full Paneled, Partly Paneled and Glazed,
wooden, Steel, Aluminum windows, Sliding Windows, Louvered Window, Bay window,
Corner window, Clear-storey window, Gable and Dormer window, Skylight, Sizes of
windows recommended by BIS, Ventilators.
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4.3 Fixtures and fastenings for doors and windows
Material used and functions of Window Sill and Lintels, Shed / Chajja - Arches and Lintels,
Meaning and use of arches and lintels - Glossary of terms used in arches and lintels -
abutment, pier, arch ring, intrados, soffit, extrados, voussoirs, springer, springing line,
crown, key stone, skew back, span, rise, depth of an arch, haunch, spandril, jambs,
bearing, thickness of lintel, effective span - Brief introduction to Arches and lintels.
B. Vertical Communication
4.4 Stairs
Glossary of terms: Staircase, winders, landing, stringer, newel, baluster, riser, tread, width of
staircase, hand-rail, nosing
Classification of staircase on the basis of material – RCC, timber, steel, Aluminium
Brief introduction to Planning and layout of staircase
NOTE:- Sketches to be drawn by the students of different types of stairs, longitudinal section
showing its parts etc.
UNIT– 5. BUILDING FINISHES
Introduction to concept of - Floors and Roofs, Wall Finishes, Damp Proofing
Note* An expert may be invited from field/industry for extension lecture

** A field visit may be planned to explain and show the relevant things

● Demonstration of tools and plants used in building construction
● To construct brick bonds (English bond only) in one, one and half and two brick thick:
(a) Walls for L, T and cross junction (b) Columns
● Plans of T and Corner junction of walls 1 Brick, 1-1/2 Brick and 2 brick thick in English
bond.
● Draw elevation of wall in English bond, Flemish bond, stone masonry work.
● Sketches of building components.
● Sketches of Job layout, Types of foundations, Column footing, Raft, well foundation coffer
dam etc.
● Drawing of different types of foundation used in building construction.
● Drawing plan, elevation of a small building by measurement.
● Sketches of Doors, Windows, fixture and fastening of doors and windows etc.
NOTE: Demonstration of suggestive following items of work at construction site by Video /

Models / Photographs and other digital media tools (A report of at least any one activity will be
submitted by the students)
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A. Timbering of excavated trenching
B. Sub structure/ super structure
C. Construction of masonry walls- Stone and Brick Masonry
D. Scaffolding
E. Horizontal and Vertical communication
F. Flooring/ Plastering and pointing/Tile work/RCC work
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
● 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 components
of building.
● Propose relevant means of communications for different types of buildings.
● Select relevant material for finishing works.
RECOMMENDED BOOKS
● "Building Construction" by Rangwala, SC; Charotar Book Stall, Anand
● "A Text Book of Building Construction" by Kulkarni, GJ; Ahmedabad Book Depot
● "A Text Book of Building Construction" by Arora, SP and Bindra, SP; Dhanpat Rai and
Sons, New Delhi.
● "Building Construction" by Sushil Kumar; Standard Publishers Distributors, Delhi
● SP – 62 Hand Book of BIS
● B.I.S. – 6313 Part 1, 2, 3
● National Building Code
● Handbook of Civil Engineering by PN Khanna
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● Video films on Damp proofing, water proofing, surface finishes
● e-books/e-tools/relevant software to be used as recommended by AICTE/DSEW.
● Shah. M.G. Kale, CM, Patki, S.Y., Building Drawing, Mcgraw Hill Publishing
● Malik and Mayo, Civil Engineering Drawing, Computech Publication Ltd
● M. G. Shah and C. M. Kale, Principles of Perspective Drawing, Mcgraw Hill
● Swamy, Kumara; Rao, N, Kameshwara, A ., Building Planning and Drawing, Charotar
Publication, Anand.
● Bhavikatti, S. S., Building Construction, Vikas Publication House Pvt. Ltd., Delhi.
● Mantri, S. A to Z Building Construction. Satya Prakashan, New Delhi.
● Singh, Ajit, Working with Auto CAD 2000, Mcgraw Hill Publishing company Ltd.
● Sane, Y.S., Planning and design of Building, Allied Publishers, New Delhi.
ONLINE SOURCES
● http://swayam.gov.in
● Construction and Building Materials - Journal - Elsevier
● Construction and Building Materials | Journal | ScienceDirect.com by Elsevier
● http://sl-iitr.vlabs.ac.in/sl-iitr
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CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS II
SEMESTER II
Course Title Construction Materials- 2
Total Credits 4
COURSE OBJECTIVES
● To learn about various construction materials.
● To understand relevant characteristics of construction materials.
● To be able to differentiate natural and artificial construction materials
● To be able to identify suitability of various materials for different construction purposes.
● Ability to conduct tests on different construction materials.
● To know about artificial materials available for various purposes of construction activities.
COURSE CONTENT
1. Unit- 1. Artificial Construction Materials- BRICKS
1.1. Brief introduction of natural and artificial construction material

1.2. Bricks- Constituents of brick earth, Conventional/ Traditional bricks, Modular and
Standard bricks, Special bricks –fly ash bricks.
1.3. Characteristics of good brick, Tests on bricks- Field and laboratory tests on Bricks
1.4. Classification of burnt clay bricks and their suitability, Manufacturing process of burnt
clay brick, fly ash bricks, Aerated concrete blocks.
2. Unit- 2. Artificial Construction Materials-CEMENT & Other materials
2.1. Cement- Manufacturing process of Cement - dry and wet (only flow chart)
2.2. Types, Characteristics and their applications, brief introduction to Concrete
2.3. Field tests on cement.
2.4. Flooring tiles – Types, uses
2.5. Precast concrete blocks- hollow, solid, pavement blocks, and their uses.
2.6. Plywood, particle board, Veneers, laminated board and their uses.
2.7. Types of glass: soda lime glass, lead glass and borosilicate glass and their uses.
2.8. Ferrous and non-ferrous metals and their uses.
2.9. Asphalt, bitumen and tar used in construction, properties and uses.
3. Unit– 3. Special Construction Materials
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3.1. Types of material and suitability in construction works of following materials: Water
proofing, Termite proofing; Thermal and sound insulating materials.
3.2. Fibres – Types –Jute, Glass, Plastic Asbestos Fibres, (only uses).
3.3. Geopolymer cement: Geo-cement: properties, uses.
4. Unit–4. Processed Construction Materials
4.1. Constituents and uses of POP (Plaster of Paris), POP finishing boards, sizes and uses.
4.2. Paints and Varnishes- whitewash, cement paint, Distempers, Oil Paints and Varnishes
with their uses. (practical applications).
4.3. Industrial waste materials- Fly ash, Blast furnace slag, Granite and marble polishing
waste and their uses.
4.4. Agro waste materials - Rice husk, Bagasse, coir fibres and their uses.
4.5. Special processed construction materials; Geosynthetic, Ferro Crete, Artificial timber,
Artificial sand and their uses.

(Note:-The required list of Experiments is provided as under. Attempts shall be made to
perform all experiments. One Micro Project Assignment based on any Construction
Materials Practical/topic/extension also to be submitted)
● A) Select first class, second class and third-class bricks from the stake of bricks.
B) Measure dimensions of 10 bricks and find average dimension and weight.
C) Perform field tests - dropping, striking and scratching by nail and correlate the results
obtained.
● A) Determine Water Absorption of bricks as per IS:3495 (part II), IS:1077 or tile IS:1237. B)
Also determine Compressive strength of dry and wet bricks as per IS:3495 (part I), IS:1077.
● Conduct Flexure test on floor tiles IS:1237, IS:13630 or roofing tiles as per IS:654, IS:2690.
● Identify different types of flooring tiles such as vitrified tiles, ceramic tiles, glazed tiles,
mosaic tiles, anti- skid tiles, chequered tiles, paving blocks and prepare reports about the
specifications.
● Apply two or more coats of selected paint on the prepared base of a given wall surface for
the area of 1m x 1m using suitable brush/rollers adopting safe practices. (Part I)
● Apply two or more coats of selected paint on the prepared base of a given wall surface for
the area of 1m x 1m using suitable brush/rollers adopting safe practices. (Part II)
● Prepare the cement mortar of proportion 1:3 or 1:6 (Note: using artificial sand as a special
processed construction material/using cement and Fly ash or Granite/marble polishing
waste are to be studied for better understanding of students).
● Conduct Abrasion Test on flooring tiles (any one) e.g., Mosaic tiles, Ceramic Tiles as per IS:
13630 (part7), Cement Tile as per IS: 1237.
● Conduct field/Market survey to study different types of Artificial construction material and
prepare a report.
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TEACHING APPROACH

applications on various concepts and principles in each topic so that students are able to
understand and grasp these concepts and principles. In all contents, SI units should be
followed.
● Use of demonstration can make the subject interesting and develop scientific temper in the
students.
● Student participatory activities may be planned- Two-way communication, assignments &
group discussion, short notice subject quizzes & presentation, use of videos/documentaries
to enhance domain knowledge, encouraging students to read reference books wherever
necessary and feasible.
● Demonstrate/practice approach may be followed throughout the course so that learning is
employability based.
LEARNING OUTCOMES
● Identify relevant construction materials.
● Ability to differentiate natural and artificial construction materials.
● Select relevant artificial and processed construction materials.
● Select relevant special types of construction materials.
● Ability to conduct tests on bricks and identify suitable bricks for different purposes
● Better understanding of mortar and its applications
● Proper understanding of tiles, identification and their applications
REFERENCES
1. Ghose, D. N. Construction Materials. Tata McGraw Hill, New Delhi.
2. Sharma, S. K. Civil Engineering Construction Materials. Khanna Publishing House, New
Delhi
3. Varghese, P.C. Building Materials. PHI learning, New Delhi.
4. Rangwala, S.C. Engineering Materials. Character publisher, Ahmedabad.
5. Somayaji, S. Civil Engineering Materials. Pearson education, New Delhi.
6. Rajput, R. K. Engineering Materials. SChand and Co., New Delhi.
7. Sood, H. Laboratory Manual on Testing of Engineering Materials. New Age Publishers,
New Delhi.
8. Sharma, C. P. Engineering Materials. PHI Learning, New Delhi.
9. Duggal, S. K. Building Materials. New International, New Delhi
ONLINE SOURCES
● Virtual Labs - Civil Engineering (vlab.co.in)

● AASHTO resource
● Civil Engineering - Bureau of Indian Standards (bis.gov.
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SEMESTER III
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BASIC SURVEYING
SEMESTER III
Course Title BASIC SURVEYING
Total Credits 5
COURSE OBJECTIVES
• 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
1.1 Overview, concept, purpose and applications of surveying.
1.2 Classification of Surveying

1.2.1 Primary Classification
1.2.1.1 Plane Surveying & Geodetic Surveying
1.2.2 Secondary Classification
1.2.2.1 Instrument based
1.2.2.2 Method based
1.2.2.3 Purpose based
1.2.2.4 Place based
1.3 Basic Principles of Surveying

1.3.1 First Principle
1.3.2 Second Principle
1.4 Details of Surveying Practice

1.4.1 Fieldwork
1.4.2 Care and Maintenance of instruments
1.4.3 Paperwork
1.4.4 Qualities of surveyor
1.5 Meaning and concept of Terminology

1.5.1 Reconnaissance Surveying
1.5.2 Triangles
1.5.2.1 Well Conditioned Triangle
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1.5.2.2 Ill Conditioned Triangle
1.5.2.3 Ideal Triangle
1.5.3 Horizontal and Vertical Control
1.5.4 Linear and angular measurements in Horizontal and Vertical plane
1.5.5 Units of measurement
1.5.6 Plans and Maps
1.5.7 Scales: Engineer’s scale, Representative Fraction (RF)
1.5.8 Mistake Errors
1.5.8.1 Cumulative
1.5.8.2 Compensating
1.5.9 Degree of accuracy
1.5.10 Plotting.
UNIT– 2. CHAIN SURVEYING

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2.1 Chain Surveying -Concept and Purpose of chain surveying, Principle of chain
surveying, Advantages and Disadvantages
2.2 Instruments used in conducting chain survey

2.2.1 Chain, Tape, Cross-staves, Ranging Rods, Arrow, Peg, Optical Square etc.
2.3 Technical Terminology- Definition and concept

2.3.1 Survey Stations-Main, intermediate & Tie stations
2.3.2 Survey lines-Base, Tie and Check lines
2.4 Chain Surveying Major Operations

2.4.1 Ranging
2.4.1.1 Direct Ranging
2.4.1.2 In-Direct Ranging
2.4.2 Chaining
2.4.2.1 Level Ground
2.4.2.2 Sloping Ground
2.4.3 Off-Setting
2.4.3.1 Perpendicular off-set
2.4.3.2 Oblique off-set
2.5 Obstacles
2.5.1 Ranging
2.5.2 Chaining
2.5.3 Ranging and Chaining
2.6 Errors in chain Surveying
2.7 Impact of Wrong Length of Chain/Tape in Chain Surveying Measurements

2.7.1 Correct Length, Correct Area and Correct Volume calculations
2.7.2 Correct chain length calculations based on Temperature, Pull and sag corrections
2.8 To understand Meaning of Normal tension, Slope, and Incorrect alignment
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2.9 Limit of precision in Chaining
2.10 Meaning and use of Conventional signs
2.11 Cross-staff surveying
2.12 Field work, Recording of measurements in a field book and Plotting.
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
3.2 Definition and concept of Meridian

3.2.1 Arbitrary Meridian, True Meridian, Magnetic Meridian
3.3 Definition and concept of Bearing

3.3.1 Arbitrary Bearing, True Bearing, Magnetic Bearing
3.4 Systems of Bearing

3.4.1 Whole Circle Bearing (WCB)
3.4.2 Reduced Bearing/Quadrantal Bearing (RB/QB)
3.5 Included Angles

3.5.1 Concept of Fore Bearing & Back Bearing
3.5.2 Computation of included angles
3.6 Technical Terminology- Definition and concept

3.6.1 Dip & Declination
3.6.2 Isogonic, Agonic & Isoclinic lines
3.6.3 Relation between True Bearing, Magnetic Bearing and Declination
3.7 Instruments used in conducting Compass surveying

3.7.1 Types of Compass (based on WCB and QB) and other accessories
3.7.2 Components of Prismatic Compass and their Functions
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)
3.9 Local Attraction- Definition, causes, detection, Elimination

3.9.1 Closing Error
3.9.2 Plotting of Traverse based on Graphical Adjustment of Traverse
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3.9.3 Checks on Open and Closed Traverse
3.10 Errors in Compass Surveying
NOTE: Simple numericals on 3.4, 3.5, 3.6, 3.8 and 3.9 be practised by students for better
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
4.4 Methods of computing RL

4.4.1 Line of collimation/Height of Instrumentation Method
4.4.2 Rise and Fall Method
4.5 Types of Levelling

4.5.1 Simple levelling
4.5.2 Differential levelling
4.5.3 Profile/Longitudinal levelling
4.5.4 Cross sectional levelling
4.5.5 Fly levelling
4.5.6 Check levelling
4.5.7 Reciprocal Levelling
4.6 Errors in Levelling and Permissible Error in Levelling
NOTE: Simple numericals on 4.4 & 4.5.7 be practised by students for better
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
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5.5 Merits and demerits of plane table survey.
TEACHING APPROACH
Teachers should give examples from daily routine as well as engineering/technology

applications on various concepts and principles in each topic so that students are able to
understand and grasp these concepts and principles. In all contents, SI units should be
followed. Use of demonstration can make the subject interesting and develop scientific
temper in the students. Student participatory activities may be planned- Two-way
communication, assignments & group discussion, short notice subject quizzes &
presentation, use of videos/documentaries to enhance domain knowledge, encouraging
students to read reference books wherever necessary and feasible. Demonstrate/practice
approach may be followed throughout the course so that learning is employability based
LEARNING OUTCOMES

● 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 various stations in the
field.
● Use Plane table surveying to measure distances between stations, traversing
● Visualise and compare traversing by various instruments
● Perform surveying field work with confidence
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.
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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BASIC SURVEYING (LAB)
COURSE OBJECTIVES
● To work in the field as a team with different types of surveying equipment.
● To know the type of method and equipments to be used for different survey works
● To know the use and operational details of various surveying equipment.
● To be able to resolve issues and obstacles in the field surveying.
● To be able to find out errors and apply corrections from the field data.
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.
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.
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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.
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
• 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
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.
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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
Course Code CE-PC 302
Course Title MECHANICS OF MATERIAL
Total Credits 4
COURSE OBJECTIVES
● 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.
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)
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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).
Unit–3. Shear Force and Bending Moment
3.1 Types of supports, beams and loads.

3.2 Types of beam – Determinate and Indeterminate
3.3 Concept and definition of shear force and bending moment, Relation between load,
shear force and bending moment (without derivation).
3.4 Shear force and bending moment diagram for cantilever, simply supported and
overhanging beams subjected to point loads, uniformly distributed loads, Uniformly
varied load and couple (combination of any two types of loading), point of contra flexure.
Unit– 4. Bending and Shear Stresses in beams

4.1 Concept and theory of pure bending, assumptions, flexural equation (without
derivation), bending stresses and their nature, bending stress distribution diagram.
4.2 Concept of moment of resistance and simple numerical problems using flexural
equations.
4.3 Shear stress equation (without derivation), relation between maximum and average
shear stress for rectangular and circular section, shear stress distribution diagram.
4.4 Shear stress distribution for square, rectangular, circle, hollow, square, rectangular,
circular, angle sections, channel section, I-section, T section. Simple numerical
problems based on shear equations.
UNIT–5. Torsion in Shafts

5.1 Definition of torsion and shafts and its function
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
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)
UNIT–7. Combined Direct and Bending Stresses

7.1. Concentric and eccentric loads single axis eccentricity only
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7.2. Effect of eccentric load on the section stresses due to eccentric loads, Numerical in the
case of short columns.
7.3. Simple problems on stability of masonry dams and retaining walls
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
COURSE OUTCOMES
● Articulate practical applications of moment of inertia of symmetrical and unsymmetrical

structural sections.
● Analyse structural behaviour of materials under various loading conditions.
● Interpret shear force and bending moment diagrams for various types of beams and
loading conditions.
● Determine the bending and shear stresses in beams under different loading conditions.
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● Analyse the column for various loading and end conditions
Suggested learning resources

1. Bedi D.S. , Strength of Materials, Khanna Publishing House, Delhi, Ed. 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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MECHANICS OF MATERIAL LAB
Course Objectives
● 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.
List of Practicals to be performed:

perform all experiments. However, at least 10 experiments should be performed in the
semester. One Micro Project Assignment based on any Practical/topic/extension also to
be submitted)
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
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Course outcomes
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
Course Title Building Construction- 2
Total Credits 3
Course Objectives
● To understand the function and requirements of various components of buildings.

● To understand the concept of building communication and ventilation
● To understand construction methodology and tools and material required for different
parts of building.
● To understand the concepts of Building finishes
● To learn basics of perspective drawings and Computer Aided Drawings.
Unit– 1. Building Communication and Ventilation

Horizontal Communication
1.1 Brief Review of horizontal and vertical communication
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
Unit– 2. Building Finishes
2.1 Floors and Roofs

Types of Floor, Finishes and its suitability- Kota, Marble, Granite, Ceramic Tiles, Vitrified,
Chequered Tiles, Paver Blocks, Concrete Floors, wooden Flooring, Skirting and Dado, Process
of Laying and Construction, Finishing and Polishing of Floors.
2.2 Roofing Materials
RCC, Mangalore Tiles, AC Sheets, G.I. sheets, Corrugated G.I. Sheets, Plastic and Fibre
Sheets. Types of Roof: Flat roof, Pitched Roof-King Post truss, Queen Post Truss, terms used
in roofs.
Note:- Sketches to be drawn by the students' different sections showing flooring and roofing
2.3 Wall Finishes:

Plastering – Necessity of Plastering, Procedure of Plastering, Single Coat Plaster, Double
Coat Plaster, Rough finish, Neeru Finishing and Plaster of Paris (POP).
Special Plasters- Stucco plaster, sponge finish, pebble finish. Plasterboard and Wall Claddings.
Precautions to be taken in plastering, defects in plastering. Pointing – Necessity, Types of
pointing and procedure of Pointing.
Painting –Necessity, Surface Preparation for painting, Methods of Application.
Unit– 3. Anti Termite Measures as per IS 6.313-I-III
3.1 Introduction, site preparation and chemicals used in anti-termite treatment

3.2 Treatment of masonry foundation
3.3 Treatment of RCC foundation
3.4 Treatment of top surface of earth filling
3.5 Treatment of junction of walls and floors
3.6 Treatment along external perimeter of building
3.7 Treatment and selection of timber
3.8 Treatment in existing buildings
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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.
Note:- * An expert may be invited from field/industry for extension lecture

** A field visit may be planned to explain and show the relevant things
TEACHING APPROACH
Building Construction Lab

PRACTICAL EXERCISE
1. Demonstration of tools and plants used in building construction
2. To construct brick bonds (English bond only) in one, one and half and two brick thick:
(a) Walls for L, T and cross junction (b) Columns
3. Demonstration of following items of work at construction site by Video / Models /
Photographs and other digital media tools:
A. Timbering of excavated trenching
B. Laying damp proof courses
C. Construction of masonry walls
D. Laying of tile flooring on an already prepared lime concrete base
E. Plastering and pointing exercise
F. Constructing RCC work
G. Pre-construction and post construction termite treatment of building and
woodwork
H. Interlocking tiles
Note: (A report of these activities will be submitted by the students)
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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
● 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
Course Title HYDRAULICS
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)
UNIT 2. FLUID FLOW PARAMETERS
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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)
UNIT 3. FLOW THROUGH PIPES
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.
UNIT 4. FLOW THROUGH OPEN CHANNEL
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
UNIT 5. HYDRAULIC PUMPS AND TURBINE ( No Numericals)
5.1 Concept of pump, Types of pumps - centrifugal, reciprocating, submersible.

5.2 Centrifugal pump: components and working
5.3 Reciprocating pump: single acting and double acting, components and working.
5.4 Suction head, delivery head, static head, Manometric head
5.5 Power of centrifugal pump.
5.6 Selection and choice of pump.
5.7 Turbine- Uses, Classification and Types
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TEACHING APPROACH

applications on various concepts and principles in each topic so that students are able
to understand and grasp these concepts and principles. In all contents, SI units should
be followed.
● Use of demonstration can make the subject interesting and develop scientific temper in
the students.
● Student participatory activities may be planned- Two-way communication, assignments
& group discussion, short notice subject quizzes & presentation, use of
reference books wherever necessary and feasible.
● Demonstrate/practice approach may be followed throughout the course so that learning
is employability based
LEARNING OUTCOMES
After undergoing this subject, the student will be able to:

● Understand various properties of the fluid
● Measure and interpret the pressure for different conditions
● Determine the total hydrostatic pressure and centre of pressure for different conditions
● Understand various parameters associated with fluid flow
● Determine head loss of fluid flow through pipes.
● Find the fluid flow parameters in open channels.
Select relevant hydraulic pumps for different applications.
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
Hughes and Brighton, “Fluid Mechanics”, , Tata McGraw Hill
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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
● 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
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).
1. Use a piezometer and Bourdon’s Gauge to measure pressure at a given point.

2. Use a U tube differential manometer to measure the pressure difference between two
given points.
3. Find the resultant pressure and its position for a given situation of liquid in a tank.
4. Use Reynold’s apparatus to determine the type of flow.
5. Use Bernoulli’s apparatus to apply Bernoulli’s theorem to get the total energy line for a
flow in a closed conduit of varying cross sections.
6. Use Friction factor Apparatus to determine friction factor for a given pipe.
7. Determine minor losses in pipe fittings due to sudden contraction, sudden enlargement,
Bend and Elbow.
8. Calibrate Venturi meter to find out the discharge in a pipe.
9. Calibrate the Orifice to find out the discharge through a tank
10. Use Current meter and Pitot tube to measure the velocity of flow of water in open
channels.
11. Use triangular notch and rectangular notch to measure the discharge through the open
channel.
12. Determine the efficiency of the centrifugal pump.
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TEACHING APPROACH
LEARNING OUTCOMES
● 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
Course Code CE-SI301
Course Title Industry Visit/ Seminar/ Seminar
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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