SYLLABI AND SCHEME OF TEACHING MASTER OF ENGINEERING IN CIVIL ENGINEERING (CONSTRUCTION TECHNOLOGY & MANAGEMENT) MODULAR & REGULAR PROGRAMME OF PUNJAB UNIVERSITY, CHANDIGARH

Note: Requirement for the award of M.E. degree in Civil Engineering (Construction Technology and Management) is
75 credits in theory/ practical papers with minimum CGPA of 6.0 and successful completion of thesis work.
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MCT- 6101 CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT
(Core Course)
Maximum marks : 50 L P
Time Allowed : 3 hours 3 2
Note: Examiner shall set five questions covering the whole syllabus with maximum 20% internal
choice. The candidate will be required to attempt all questions.
RATIONALE:
The construction industry plays a significant role in the development of national economy of our
country. Nearly 50% of total outlay in any Five Year Plan is attributed towards construction
activities which in turn constitutes an integral part of development projects. During the last five
decades, construction industry in India has undergone large scale mechanization with rapid
changes and advancements in construction practices as well as in its management. In order to
bring professionalism in construction, the subject of `Construction Management' has been introduced
in post-graduate level. This will enable them to understand the concepts and principles of modern day
construction, planning tools, network analysis and effective management of construction works.
Implementation:

This subject shall be conducted through lecture-cum-discussion sessions, expert lectures by working
professionals, field visits, practice tasks/assignments and educational films.
Evaluation Strategy :
1. Two class test of 15 marks each : 30
2. Assignments, seminars & quizzes : 20
3. Final Examination : 50
4. Total Marks : 100
CONTENTS
1. Introduction:
Definition, functions and scope of construction management; scientific methods of
management; construction team.
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2. Construction Contracts and Specifications:
Types of construction contracts; contract documents; specifications; general and special
conditions; contract management; arbitration and settlement.
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3. Construction Planning and Network Techniques:
Pre-tender planning; contract planning; planning and scheduling construction jobs by
bar charts; Planning and scheduling construction jobs by critical path network
techniques; allocation of resources; techniques of development and analysis of
PERT/CPM networks for building project, bridge project and industrial shed constructions;
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updating of network; examples and case studies; Computer software for network
analysis
[10]
4. Time-cost Optimization:
Direct cost, indirect cost, total cost; purpose, stages and methods of cost control
techniques of time cost optimization; examples and case studies.
[7]
5. Site Layout:
Principles governing site lay out; factors effecting site lay out; preparation of site lay out.
[3]
6. Supervision, Inspection and Quality Control:
Supervisor's responsibilities; keeping records; control of field activities handling
disputes and work stoppages; storage and protection of construction materials and
equipment; testing and quality control.
[5]
Purpose of inspection : Inspection of various components of construction; reports and
records; statistical quality control.
[6]
7. Safety in Construction:
Safety: importance of safety, accident-prone situations at construction site i.e, safety
measures for excavation, drilling/blasting, scaffolding/formwork, hoisting & erection
demolition and hot bituminous work.
Fire Safety:
Safety record of construction industry, safety campaign
[3]
8. Labour Laws and Acts:
[3]
9. Project Management:
Feasibility study; project reports; progress reports; monitoring and controlling
project activities.
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Practical Exercises:
i) Identification of distinct activities in a building project , allocation of resources and time
durations as per constraints in IS : 7272.
ii) Preparation of bar charts and material schedules.
iii) Preparation of CPM Network and project completion time for a single storey house, multistoreyed
building, bridge construction, highway construction, industrial structure etc.
iv) Allocation of resource and resource leveling for a small construction project.
v) Time cost optimization and crashing of project time for a small project.
vi) Preparation of different kinds of reports.
vii) Preparation of contract documents.
viii) Use of computer software for scheduling and related applications.
Books and Reference Materials:
1. Challahan, M.T., Construction Project Scheduling.
2. Srinath, L.S.PERT and CPM-Concepts and Applications.
3. Austen: Managing Construction Projects, A guide to Processes & Procedures
International Labour office, Geneva
4. Douglas and Manager: Construction Management, Prentice Hall
5. Roberts, J.M. Construction Management - An effective Approach.
6. O'Brien: CPM in Construction Management, McGraw Hill
7. Roy Pilcher: Principles of Construction Management, McGraw Hill
7. Gehlot and Dhir: Construction Planning and Management, New Age International
(P) Ltd.
8. Dharwadkar: Management in Construction Industry , Oxford and IB H
10 Raina: Construction Management Practice
11. BC Punmia & KK Khandelwal : Project Planning & Management with PERT
& CPM , Laxmi Publications.
12. S. Choudhury; Project Management, Tata McGraw Hill
13. Chitkara, Construction Project Management, Tata McGraw Hill.
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MCT -6102 CONCRETE CONSTRUCTION TECHNOLOGY
(Core Course)
Maximum marks : 50 L P
Time Allowed : 3 hours 3 2
Note: Examiner shall set five questions covering the whole syllabus with maximum 20% internal
choice. The candidate will be required to attempt all questions.
RATIONALE :
Properly constructed and supervised concrete structures serve functionally well for the designed
life span of 50 to 100 years. It is, therefore, essential for engineers and technicians to undergo
education and training in concrete construction for:
(i) Understanding the principles of concrete technology and apply them during construction
supervision and testing.
(ii) Supervising and managing concrete manufacture and construction.
(iii) Developing skills in selecting and testing concrete ingredients and concrete
for certain specific requirements.
(iv) Interpreting the test results.
(v) Planning for quality and economy in concrete construction.
Implementation:
The course shall be mainly dealt with, through lecture sessions practical work, field visits and selfstudy.
The practical work shall include testing of cement and aggregates, non-destructive testing of
concrete, analysis of structure using profo-meter, and concrete mix design. The lab work shall
also include the chemical analysis of concrete for verifying the proportions of various ingredients
of hardened concrete.
Evaluation Strategy :
1. Two class test of 15 marks each : 30
2. Practice tasks, assignments, seminars & quizzes
& Lab Work
: 20
3. Final Examination : 50
4. Total Marks : 100
CONTENTS
1. Principles of concrete mix design : concrete materials, mix proportioning and early age
properties, strength, permeability and durability.
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2. Concrete mix design procedures by : IS/ACI British Standards, mix design procedures
using fly ash, fibers and design of high performance concrete.
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3. Concreting operations – practices and equipment, batching; mixing; transporting; shuttering
and staging; placing and compacting; curing, accelerated curing; finishing and jointing.
(04)
4. Properties and techniques of construction for concrete, admixtures, polymers, epoxy resins,
pozzolanic materials and fly ash, fibre reinforced concrete, light weight concrete, heavy
weight concrete, foam concrete, high performance concrete.
(04)
5. Special concrete operations, shotcrete, grouting, guniting, under water concreting, hot
and cold weather concrete, pump able concrete, ready mixed concrete.
(02)
6. Construction techniques for reinforced concrete elements - materials, principles and
procedures for beams, slabs, columns, foundations, walls and tanks, design and fabrication
of formwork for R.C.C elements, features of slip forming and precautions, details of
special shuttering required for lining of tunnel, procedures nd precautions.
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7. Pre-stressed concrete construction-principle, methods, materials, tools and equipment for the
construction of a pre-stressed concrete .
(04)
8 Inspection and quality control of concrete construction - stages, principles, Checklist,
statistical controls, procedures.
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Practical Exercises:
1. Testing of aggregates - fine and coarse as per BIS procedure.
2. Testing of cement with reference to IS specifications and cement grade.
3. Concrete mix design for desired grade from given materials.
4. (a) Design and testing of workability of concrete for a given C.C proportion.
(b) Design and determination of cube strength with given materials and proportions.
(c) Design of concrete mix proportions.
5. Study of effect of compaction on strength of concrete
6. Study the effect of plasticizers on workability of concrete.
7. Study the permeability of concrete.
8. Conduct chemical analysis of hardened concrete to determine the cement content.
9 Inspection of a concrete construction site and preparation of report showing correct and
incorrect practices.
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Reference Books
1. Gambhir, M.L. , Concrete Technology, Tata McGraw Hill, New Delhi
2. Orchard, Concrete Technology, Applied Science Publishers Ltd. London
3. Neville, Brooks, Concrete Technology, Addison – Wesley, England
4. Neville A.M., Properties of Concrete, The English Language Book Society and India
Publishing , London
5. Raina V.K., Concrete for Construction , Tata-McGraw Hill Publishing Co. Ltd. New Delhi.
6. Swamy, . New Concrete Materials, Surrly University Press, London
7. Young, Concrete, Prentice Hall Inc. New Jersey.
8. Waddell, et.al: Concrete Construction Handbook, McGraw Hill Inc.
9. Sood, Hemant et al.; Laboratory manual in Concrete technology M/S CBS
Publications and Distributors, New Delhi.
10. Sood, Hemant; Jyoti P.M. ; Software on Concrete Mix Design ConMD – 2000, NITTTR,
Chandigarh.\
11. Shetty, M.S.’ Concrete Technology, M/S S. Chand & Co. Ltd. New Delhi
12. Mehta P. Kumar & Monteiro, Paulo J.M., Concrete Microstructure , Properties and Materials,
M/S Indian Concrete Institute, Chennai.
13. Malier, Yves, High Performance Concrete, E&FN SPON, London
14. Ramachandran, Concrete Admixture Handbook, Standard Publishers, and Distributors,
Delhi.
MCT- 6103 FOUNDATION DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION
(Core Course )
Maximum marks : 50 L P
Time Allowed : 3 hours 4 -
Note: Examiner shall set five questions covering the whole syllabus with maximum 20% internal
choice. The candidate will be required to attempt all questions.
RATIONALE:
Foundations form integral part of all civil engineering structures viz buildings, bridges,
chimneys etc. Understanding behaviour of soil-foundation interaction is essential for safe
distribution of structural load and stability. The subject is intended to impart the following
knowledge and skills:
(i) estimate bearing capacity for different types of shallow foundations under
different soil conditions and placement of footing.
(ii) know construction aspects of various types of shallow foundations and their
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suitability under various conditions.
(iii) know various types of pile foundations and estimate the carrying capacity of
pile(s)or design pile/pile group.
(iv) explain various methods of improvement of soils and select a suitable method
for given conditions.
(v) describe various methods of rectification of foundations.
Implementation :
The subject involves instruction through various methods e.g. lecturer cum discussion, tutorial
work, laboratory work, educational films, field work and site visits.
Evaluation Strategy :
1. Two class test of 15 marks each : 30
2. Practice tasks, assignments, seminars & quizzes
& Lab Work
: 20
3. Final Examination : 50
4. Total Marks : 100
CONTENTS
1. General Principles of Foundation Design :
Functions of foundations, essential requirements of a good foundation, types of
foundations, principal modes of failure, estimation of allowable bearing pressures,
calculation of ultimate bearing capacity by theoretical and empirical methods: Terzaghi's
Method, Skempton's analysis for clays, Mayerhof's analysis BIS Method (IS:6403),
Settlement of foundations. Factors to be considered foundation design, numerical problem based
in BIS method.
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Shallow Foundations:
Introduction, essential requirements, types and depth of footing like Strip footing, Isolated
footing, Combined footing, Strap footing, Raft footing , electrically loaded footings; design
features and construction details related to size and depth of footing problem of frost heave, its
causes and prevention, effect of ground water and environmental considerations; Numerical
problems related to size and depth of footings
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3. Pile Foundations :
Purpose/uses of pile foundations, Classification of piles based on different criteria, Brief
details of timber, concrete, steel piles their advantages and disadvantages , selection of
pile type, pile action, behaviour of pile and pile groups under load. definition of failure load.
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Estimation of carrying capacity : Single driven pile in cohesionless soils - methods based of
on SPT and CPT, ultimate load on driven and cast-in-place piles and bored and cast-inplace
piles in cohesionless soils. Factors affecting pile capacity.- Numerical problems
Ultimate capacity of single pile driven in cohesive soils; modification for driven
and cast-in-place piles and bored and cast-in-place piles. Capacity of very long
piles – Numerical problems
Carrying capacity of piles on rocks.
Piles in fills - negative skin friction
Carrying capacity of pile groups in cohesive soil and cohesionless soils,
Efficiency of pile group.
Piles subjected to horizontal or inclined loads.
Mode of failure of piles
Equipment for Installation of Piles by Driving and Boring and cast in place method (16)
4. Soil Stability:
Retaining walls – Introduction, types, Principles of design, Modes of failure, drainage of the back
fill, problems related to design of gravity retaining wall and stability of retaining walls..
Unbraced excavations, braced excavations.
Sheet piles - types anchors and tie backs.
Shoring and Underpinning - necessity and methods (08)
5. Improvement of Foundation Soils
Purpose :
(a) Improvement of granular soils : term used to describe degree of
compactness – relative density, density ratio and degree of compaction;
Methods - Vibration at ground surface, factors influencing roller
compaction; deep dynamic compaction, vibro-compaction impact at
depth.
(b) Improvement of cohesive soils : preloading, or dewatering, methods
of installing sand drains ,drain wicks, electrical and thermal methods.
(c) Grouting : purpose, functions, types of grouts ; soil bentonite - cement mix,
cement mix, emulsions, solutions: grout injection methods.
(d) Geo-synthetics : types, functions, manufacturing of geo-textiles , Classification
of geo-textiles.
Specific Applications : Bearing capacity improvement, reinforcement,
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retaining walls, embankment etc. testing of geo-synthetics, usage in India and a
case study.
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6. Special Considerations in Foundation Design and Construction:
Elementary principles of design and construction of foundations subjected
to earthquake or dynamic loads, special measures for foundations
constructed under water.
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Practical Exercises:
1. Conduct of Standard Penetration Test and estimation of bearing capacity for shallow
foundation case.
2. Determination of shear strength characteristics by field tests like in situ vane
shear test, pocket penetrometer etc.
3. Determination of shear strength characteristics by laboratory tests .
4. Computation of bearing capacity and settlement for given conditions of soil,
depth and type of foundation and loading.
5. Recommend a field investigation programme to obtain design data.
6. Design of a shallow foundation. (Determination of depth and size of footing)
7. Recommend suitable dimensions, depth and spacing of pile/pile group for
given loading conditions.
Reference Books
1. Tomlinson MJ, Foundation Design and Construction , ELBS-Longman, 6e,.
2. Bowles Joseph E, Foundation Analysis and Design, McGraw Hill.
3. Som, NN & Das S.C. , Theory and Practice of Foundation Design, Prentice Hall of India, 2003
4. Braja M. Das, Principles of Foundation Engineering, 6e, Thomson, 2007
5. Koerner, Robert M, Construction and Geotechnical Methods in Foundation Engineering ,
McGraw Hill,
6. Dinesh Mohan, Pile foundations, Oxford & IBH, 1998
7. Kurian, N.P. Modern Foundations, Tata McGraw Hill, 1982.
8. Fang H.Y. Foundation Engineering Handbook, Van Nostrand Reinhold, 23, 1991.
9. Kaniraj Shenbaga R, Design Aids in Soil Mechanics and Foundtion Engineering, Tata McGraw
Hill,
10. Fleming etal, Piling Engineering, Surrrey Univ. Press/John Wiley and Sons,.
11. Chellis, Robert D, Pile Foundations, MCGraw Hill, 1961
12. Tomlinson MJ, Pile Design and Construction Practice, a view point publication, 3e, 1981.
13. Peck, Hanson, Thornburn, Foundation Engineering, Wiley Eastern Ltd. 2e, 1980
14. CBRI Roorkee, Application Potential of Geosynthetics in Civil Engineering , Proceedings of
Workshop Jan, 4-6, 1989 Tata McGraw Hill.
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15. Alam Singh & G.R. Chowdhry, Soil Engineering in Theory and Practice, CBS Publishers, 2e,
1990.
16. Duggal et-al , Soil Sampling and Testing, NITTTR, Chandigar, 2006
17. Duggal A K , Bearing Capacity of Shallow Foundations, NITTTR, Chandigarh, 2007
18. Duggal A K , Pile Foundations, NITTTR, Chandigarh, 2005
19. IS : 6403 Determination of bearing capacity of Shallow foundations
20. IS 8007- Part –I Calculation of Settlement of Foundation
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MCT 6105 CONSTRUCTION COSTING AND FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT
(Core Course)
Maximum marks : 50 L P
Time Allowed : 3 hours 4 -
Note: Examiner shall set five questions covering the whole syllabus with maximum 20% internal
choice. The candidate will be required to attempt all questions.
RATIONALE :
Estimating construction costs using different methods is a first step in financial costing and cost
control. In addition to conventional cost estimates based upon detailed engineering
drawings and specifications, it will also be necessary to determine costs in terms of components
like materials, labours, plant and equipment etc. at different stages of construction. Cost
control and cost monitoring will also need instant access to
such data for revision of costs, cost forecasting and cost control.
It is also necessary for students to be familiar with budgeting and accounting procedures in both
government and private sectors and to prepare cash flow statements, balance sheets etc. They also
need to be familiar with various methods of financial analysis and cost-benefit analysis.
The subject of construction costing and financial management deals with these aspects of
construction which are very important for quality and economy in construction.
Implementation:
The course shall be conducted mainly through lecture-cum-discussion sessions, expert
lectures from guest faculty, screening of educational films and practice tasks /
assignments / seminars.
Evaluation Strategy :
1. Two class test of 15 marks each : 30
2. Assignments, seminars & quizzes
: 20
3. Final Examination : 50
4. Total Marks : 100
CONTENTS
1. Construction Costing:
Costing of construction Works; different methods of costing, cost elements in a projects;
analysis of rates; non-scheduled items of work; cost estimation for a small
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construction job; purpose, methods and stages of cost control; cost monitoring; cost
forecasting methods; variations in individual items of work and their effect on total
contract price; valuation of variations. Methods of measurement of earthwork ,RCC ,
Brickwork, Woodwork joinery, steel and iron work plastering/ painting and white/colour
washing & painting
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2. Cash Flow:
Determining the funds required for a construction job; preparing cash flow statements;
cash inflow and outflow during contract period; project expectations.
[ 10 ]
3. Cash and Payment of Works :
Precautions in custody of cash, imprest account and temporary advance;
maintenance of temporary advance; and advance account; different types of payment
,first, running, advance and final payments.
[10 ]
4. Material Management:
Objectives and scope of material management classification, codification, ABC
analysis, standardization and substitution; introduction to inventory control; stores
management; organization and lay out; receipt, inspection and issue; care and
safety; store records and store accounting.
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5. Financial Management
Meaning and scope; financial statement analysis; funds flow analysis; capital budgeting;
cost- benefit analysis.
[10]
Practical Exercises:
i) Preparation of cost estimates for a small project.
ii) Filling up of prescribed treasury challan form and imprest account form with
given data.
iii) Preparation of cash flow statement for a small construction project with given
data and cost benefit analysis..
iv) Filing up of daily labour report on prescribed form with given data.
v) Preparation of analysis of rates for different items of work.
vi) Material statement and material analysis.
vii) Carry out financial statement analysis, ratio analysis and funds flow analysis for
projects from given case studies.
Reference Books:
i) Mueller, F.W. Integrated cost and schedule control for construction projects.
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ii) Gobourne: Cost control in the construction industry.
iii) Schedule of rates, specification manuals etc. from PWD
iv) Chris Hendrickson and Tung Au: Project Management for Construction
v) Datta : Material Management Procedures, Text and Cases, 2e Prentice Hall
vi) Gopalakrishnan , P,Sundaresan , M: Material Management - an Integrated
Approach, Prentice Hall.
vii) Dobbler and Bart: Purchasing and Supplies Management, Text and Cases, 6e
viii) Chitkara, K.K.: Construction Project Management; Tata-McGraw Hill
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MCT 6107 FOUNDATION ENGINEERING LAB.
(Core Course )
Maximum marks : 50 L P
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RATIONALE:
Evaluation of soil properties is important in order to determine bearing capacity of soil. In-situ
determination has distinct advantages, as the behaviour of soil under loading can be predicted better.
The subject is primarily intended to develop skills and competencies in measurement of various
engineering properties of soil in field and lab.
IMPLEMENTATION:
The subject involves instruction mainly through tutorial work, laboratory work, and field work. In
addition education films may be used for demonstration purpose and teaching correct practices.
Attempts shall be made to conduct visits to sites of relevant nature.
EVALUATION STRATEGY :
1. Lab Work, field work : 30
2. Site visit and report, lab record, internal viva : 20
3. Total Marks : 50
No theory examination shall be conducted.
PRACTICAL EXERCISES:
1. Conduct of Standard Penetration Test and estimation of bearing capacity for shallow
foundation case.
2. Determination of shear strength characteristics by field tests like in situ vane shear test, pocket
penetrometer etc.
3. Determination of shear strength characteristics by laboratory tests (Direct Shear Test).
4. Determine unconfined compression strength of cohesive soil.
5. Recommend a field investigation programme to obtain design data.
6. Computation of bearing capacity and settlement for given conditions of soil, depth and type
of foundation and loading.
7. Determine Relative Density of Soil.
8. Visit to construction site.
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MCT- 6201 ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING & MANAGEMENT
(Core Course )
Maximum marks : 50 L P
Time Allowed : 3 hours 3 2
Note: Examiner shall set five questions covering the whole syllabus with maximum 20% internal
choice. The candidate will be required to attempt all questions.
RATIONALE:
Environment and development are two sides of the same coin. Environmental degradation due to
social-economic developmental activities and fast growing industry has created the need of
environmental awareness among planners, builders and managers of various engineering project.
The significance of threat to our `Environment' and the urgent need to respond appropriately to the
same is widely recognized. The environmental pollution is threatening the health and quality of
life of people. The quality of built environment and provision of infrastructure services are
adversely affected by the pace of development and inadequate human response. It is necessary that
the engineers should be aware of harmful effects of pollution and should be able to take
preventive steps for controlling the pollution. This subject will help the students to acquire
knowledge with reference to various sources of pollution and planning of remedial measures to
control pollution.
IMPLEMENTATION:
The course shall be mainly dealt with through lecture sessions, field visits, practical work and self
study, students will prepare case studies on the pollution aspects of nearby
Industries/Cities. The lab work shall include determination of level of pollutants of air and water
samples, vehicular emission and determination of concentration of metals in industries
effluents. Field visits and submission of report on features of effluent treatment plants will be
part of instructions.
EVALUATION STRATEGY :
1. Two class test of 15 marks each : 30
2. Practice tasks, assignments, seminars & quizzes
& Lab Work
: 20
3. Final Examination : 50
4. Total Marks : 100
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CONTENTS
1. Environment & Ecology
Definition and understanding of concepts, ecosystem, energy flow in ecosystem, water,
carbon and nitrogen cycle, community’s inter-relationships in an ecosystem.
(2)
2. Type of Pollutants and Protection of Environment
2.1 Water Pollution :
Sources, causes and measurement of water pollutants in surface and ground water, water
quality criteria for various uses of fresh water, river basin studies for surface water
pollution control, biochemical oxygen demand, effect of oxygen demanding wastes on
rivers.
2.2 Domestic and industrial Pollution :
Sources, Standards for disposal of waste water and industrial effluents, basic unit
operations in control of waste water pollution, C.P.C.B./M.O.E.F. for abatement of
Industrial Pollution and Pollution Control/Treatment methods and technologies .
2.3 Air Pollution :
Definition, principle materials causing pollution, types of air contaminants, their
sources and ill effects on living and nonliving materials, permissible limits.
air pollution control - basic principles, natural self cleansing, pollution control
methods and various engineering devices to control particulate and gaseous
pollutants, controlling air pollution from automobiles.
2.4 Noise Pollution :
Definition, sources of noise and its units, adverse effects of noise pollution,
sound pressure level and its measurement,octave band and its importance;
noise pollution control measures.
2.5 Solid Waste Pollution:
Sources, public health aspects, solid waste management and disposal methods including Ewaste.
(15)
3. Degradation of Land Resources :
3.1 Deforestation: Forest land, deforestation and its effects on land use
and environmental quality, wetland and their importance in environment, causes and
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extent of wasteland, Soil degradation problems, erosion, salinization, water logging,
land use management & planning.
(8)
4. Global Environmental Problems
Global warming, green house effect, ozone depletion, acid rain, oil pollution, radiation
hazard and control, global climate change.
(5)
5. Environment Impact Assessment :
Definition and its importance for environment management, constituents of
environment impact assessment , project data for EIA study, prediction of impacts, EIA
methodologies, constraints in implementation of EIA, impact prediction on water
resources projects and other relevant case studies. Environment pollution.
(6)
6. Environmental Management System; International cooperation and Laws:
Main clauses and basic steps for EMS certification. Environmental Laws/Acts.
(6)
7. Cleaner Production Technologies
Need and benefits, cleaner production techniques and options, zero impact manufacturing
initiatives CDM and carbon credits/case studies.
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Laboratory Work/Field Tasks
1. Analysis of water for various parameters using spectrophotometer and flame
photometry.
2. Determination of BOD for domestic waste/ industrial waste.
3. Determination of MPN of given sample.
4. Air sampling and determination of standard particulate matter and other
gaseous contaminants
5. Measurement of CO2, CO, NOX levels in ambient air by gas analyzer
6. Monitoring of vehicular pollution emission.
7. Determination of noise levels for indoor and outdoor noise. .
8. Use of Atomic Absorption spectroscopy ( Demonstration only)
8. Visit and submission of report for treatment of waste water in measuring trace
element plant of any industry/city.
REFERENCE BOOKS:
1. Peavy,Rowe,,Techobanoglous, Environmental Engg. Tata McGrawHill.
2. Mackenzie L Davis, Environmental Engg. Tata McGrawHill.
3. Baljeet S. Kapoor; Environmental Engg. An overview, Khanna Publishers.
4. Glbert H.Masters , Environmental Engineering and Science, Prentice Hall of
India Pvt.Ltd.
5. GN Panday, GC Carney Environmental Engineering,Tata McGrawHill.
6. P.D. Sharma, Ecology and Environment Rastogi Publications.
7.. Ray P.A Lcances Environmental Impact Assessment Hand Book, National
Environmental Protection Council Manila.
9. P Venugopala Rao ; Text Book of Environmental engineering, PHI
10. Duggal AK, Sharma S, Water & Waste Water Analysis , Galgotia Publications
MCT- 6202 BUILDING MAINTENANCE
(Core Course)
Maximum marks : 50 L P
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Time Allowed : 3 hours 3 2
Note: Examiner shall set five questions covering the whole syllabus with maximum 20% internal
choice. The candidate will be required to attempt all questions.
Rationale:
The modern structures though built to better standards with present day materials and
techniques show deterioration in structure, and service they provide, due to poor maintenance.
Generally the planned maintenance of structures is forgotten. It is only when a problem occurs,
usually requiring crisis maintenance, that it is realized how important is to have planned
maintenance to avoid the risk due to failure of structure. Hence Estate Managers, Engineers
responsible for maintenance of structures require careful planning to prevent and remove the
defects in structures before a failure occurs. The course in " Building Maintenance" is intended
to create awareness among participants about the principles of maintenance, diagnosis of
defects and special repairs required for structures.
The course aims at exposing the participants to the methods of repairs and maintenance of
structures and enable them to:
(i) become aware about the principles of maintenance
(ii) diagnose the causes of various types of defects in structures.
(ii) plan and schedule the maintenance of structures as per maintenance
management techniques.
(iv) develop capabilities in field practices for repairs of structures.
Implementation :
The course shall be mainly dealt with through lecture sessions, field visits, practical work and self
study. The practical work shall include use of non-destructive method in investigation of causes
application of modern repair materials and field visits to rehabilitation sites. The lab work shall
include determination of extent of dampness, carbonation, effloreseence and their analysis to
determine the extent and cause of damage in structures.
Evaluation Strategy :
1. Two class test of 15 marks each : 30
2. Practice tasks, assignments, seminars & quizzes
& Lab Work
: 20
3. Final Examination : 50
4. Total Marks : 100
CONTENTS
1. Principles of Maintenance :
Importance of maintenance, deterioration and durability, factors affecting
decision to carryout maintenance, maintenance and GNP , agencies causing
deterioration, effect of deterioration agencies on materials.
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2. Design and Economic Consideration in Maintenance
Factors to reduce maintenance at design stage, consideration of maintenance aspects in
preparing tender document and specifications, sources of error in design which enhances
maintenance, importance of working drawings and schedules, provision of access for
maintenance and its importance at design stage.
Economic consideration in maintenance: physical life, functional life, economic life of
different types of buildings, discounting technique for assessment of economic life.
(8)
3. Maintenance Management :
Definition, organization structure, work force for maintenance, communication needs,
building inspections, maintenance budget and estimates, property inspections and
reports, specification for maintenance jobs, health and safety in maintenance, quality in
maintenance, maintenance manual and their importance.
(4 )
4. Materials for Maintenance :
Compatibility of repair materials, durability and maintenance, types of materials, their
specification and application, criteria for selection of material, use of commercial
available materials in maintenance.
(4)
5. Investigation and Diagnosis for Repair of Structures:
Basic approach to investigations, physical inspection, material tests, nondestructive
testing for diagnosis, estimation of actual loads and environmental
effects, study of design and construction practices used in original
construction, retrospective analysis and repair steps.
(4)
6. Maintenance Problems and Root Causes:
Classification of defects, need for diagnosis, type of defects in building elements
and building materials defect location, symptoms and causes.
(4)
7. Remedial Measures for Building Defects:
- Preventive maintenance and special precautions - considerations, preventive
maintenance for floors, joints, wet areas, water supply and sanitary systems,
termite control, common repair techniques, common methods of crack repair. (4)
- Repair of existing damp proofing systems in roofs, floors and wet areas. (2)
- Protection, repair and maintenance of RCC elements. (2)
- Repair, maintenance of foundations, basements and DPC. (2)
- Repair of finishes. (4)
- Repair of building joints. (2)
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- Repair of water supply and sanitary systems, under ground and over head tanks. (2)
- Common strengthening techniques. (2)
- Maintenance of Industrial Floors (2)
8. Maintenance of Multistorey Buildings:
Specials features for maintenance of multi-storeyed buildings, including fire
protection system, elevators booster pumps, generator sets. (2)
Practical Work/Field Tasks
1. Conduct of non destructive tests in diagnosis of cracks, strength,
moisture level, corrosion rate, depth, cover and spacing of steel reinforcement.
2. Testing of properties of repair materials
3. Determination of extent of corbonation in concrete by phenolphethalien test
4. Determination of efflorescence in bricks in laboratory.
5. Preparation of report
- On maintenance of fire fighting equipment after visiting Fire Station
- On maintenance aspects of treatment plants.
- Special repair work sites for rehabilitation of structures.
Reference Books
1. A.C. Panchdari , Maintenance of Buildings New Age International(P)Limited
Publishers
2. R.Chudley; Building finishes,fittings and domestic services, Longman Technical
Services
3. G.szechy,D.SC ; Foundation Failures, Concrete Publcations limited 14 Dartmouth
street, London
4. Whitney Clark Huntington Probert E.Mickadeit ; Building Construction materials and
types of construction Allan Hancock College
5. H.J.Eidridge, Common Defects in Buildings Her Majesty's Stationery Office,London
6. W.H. Ransom; Building Failures : Diagnosis and Avoidance , New Age Publications
(P)Ltd.
7. Housing Defects reference Manual, The Building Research Establishment E.&
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F.N.SPON
8. Geoffrey K.Cook Dr.A John Hinks Appraising building defects : Properties on
stability and hygro-thermal performances, Longman Scientific & Technical
9. Repair of Concrete damaged by reinforcement Corrision - Report of working
party, The Concrete Society
10. R Chudley The maintenance and adaption of buildings Longman Technical
Services
11. Common Building Defects - Diagnosis & Remedy, National Building
Agency
12 . B.D Hutchinson. J.Barton , Nellis. Maintenance and Repair of Buildings And
their internal environment, New Age International (P) Ltd.
13. Gahlot, Sharma, Building Repair and Maintenance Management’ CBS Publishers,2006
MCT- 6208 PAVEMENT DESIGN, CONSTRUCTION AND MAINTENANCE
(Core Course)
Maximum marks : 50 L P
Time Allowed : 3 hours 4 -
Note: Examiner shall set five questions covering the whole syllabus with maximum 20% internal
choice. The candidate will be required to attempt all questions.
RATIONALE :
With the rapid growth in the automobile industry there has been a tremendous variation and
deviation in the vehicular load and traffic volume on the road. With the increase in the axle load
for carrying heavy loads depending upon the need of the industry in the urban and rural sector, it is
important that the emphasis at post-graduate level be made on the design ,construction and
maintenance of national and state highways. The subject of pavement design, construction and
maintenance will enable the students to design the flexible and rigid pavements, by different
methods, airport pavements by LCN method, construction of highways which involves
selection of materials & constructional procedures for different types of roads and maintenance
of highways which shall include the causes of failures and their remedial measures.
IMPLEMENTATION :
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The course shall be conducted mainly through lecture-cum- discussion sessions, expert lectures
from guest faculty, screening of educational films and practice tasks/assignments/seminars.
EVALUATION STRATEGY :
1. Two class test of 15 marks each : 30
2. Practice tasks, assignments, seminars & quizzes
& Lab Work
: 20
3. Final Examination : 50
4. Total Marks : 100
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CONTENTS
1. Introduction:
Types of pavement structure, Functions of pavement components. Factors affecting pavement design.
(04)
2. Design of Pavements:
2.1 Methods for design of flexible pavements: CBR , Group Index Method, California
Bearing Ratio method , Triaxial test method , Burmister method, McLeod's method. Design
guidelines as per IRC-37 (latest)
2.2 Design considerations in Rigid Pavements, Methods for design of rigid pavements:
Westergaard's method, F.A.A. method, types of joints and their design in cement concrete
pavments.
2.3 Airport pavements: Thickness design,FAA method for Flexible and Rigid pavements,
ESWL Concept , CBR method ( USACE) , LCN system of pavement design, problem
solving on all these methods.
(10)
3. Construction of Highways:
3.1 Types of Highway Construction and their selection, materials for construction, Types of
binders and their grads e.g. Emulsion, Bitumen, CRMB, Cut-back etc.
3.2 Construction procedure of different layers: G.S.B., WBM and W.M.M.,
3.3 Introduction to various Equipment used for highway construction. Hot mix plant, Paver,
Rollers.
3.4 Bituminous pavements, Constructional features for Pre-Mix Carpet, Mix Seal Surfacing ,
B.M. , SDBC. Other higher quality pavement layers – DBM , BC (introduction only).
3.5 Cement concrete pavements, Joints in cement concrete pavements,
(10)
4. Maintenance of Highways:
4.1 Pavement failures, their causes and remedial measures typical flexible and rigid
pavement failures, types of highway maintenance: routine, periodic and special type.
4.2 Defects/ Failures in Flexible Pavement- their types and causes: Surface defects, Cracks,
Deformation, disintegration,
Surface Defects: Fatty Surface, Polishing, Hungry Surface
Deformation: Rutting, shallow Depression, settlement & upheaval
Distintegration: Loss of Aggregate, Stripping, pot-hole.
Remedial Measures Slurry Seal, Liquid Seal, Fog Seal, Patching, Ready mix patch
4.3 Rigid Pavement : Various stresses, types of defects, cracking, spalling, slab rocking and
settlement, joint sealant failure.
Methods of Repair Rectification: Repair of Spalled Joints, Full Depth Reconstruction,
Replacement of Dowel Bar.
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Evaluation of Pavement Strength: Purpose of evaluation. Various methods and brief
introduction Benkelman, Falling Weight Deflectometer, Dynamic Cone Penetrometer.
(07)
Practical Exercises:
i) Determination of CBR value of sub-grade soils.
ii) Determination of stripping value of road aggregate.
iii) Study of Sensor- paver and other construction machinery
iv) Study of batching and mixing plant for construction of roads (Hot mix plant/WMM planty)
v) Determination of Marshall Stability value.
vi) Evaluation of pavement strength by using Benkelman's Beam.
vii) Determination of strength of existing pavement by Dynamic Cone Penetration Test.
viii) Roughness measurement of road surface
Reference Books:
1.. Khanna and Justo ; Highway Engineering, Nemchand & Bros. Roorkee
2. Clarkson H.Oglesby and Gary Hicks; Highway Engineering. John Wiley & Sons,
London,
3. Rao ; Airport Engineering , Tata McGraw Hill Publishing Co. New Delhi
4. Khanna and Arora.; Airport Planning and Design
5. Wright and Paquette; . Highway Engg , John Wiley and Sons, New York
6. Vaswani, Highway Engg Roorkee Publishing House, Roorkee
7. Sharma and Sharma.; Principles and Practices of Highway Engg., Asia Publishing
House, New Delhi
8. Ken Atkinson, Highway Maintenance, Thomas Telford Ltd. London
9. Baker, Handbook of Highway Engineering, Van Nostrand Reinhold Co. London
10. Duggal AK & Puri VP , Laboratory Manual in Highway Engineering, New Age
Publishers
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MCT- 6206 ADVANCED CONSTRUCTION TECHNOLOGY
(Core Course)
Maximum marks : 50 L P
Time Allowed : 3 hours 3 2
Note: Examiner shall set five questions covering the whole syllabus with maximum 20% internal
choice. The candidate will be required to attempt all questions.
RATIONALE:
In the construction of various civil engineering activities construction technology plays an
important role. During the last five decades, construction industry has undergone large scale
mechanization with rapid changes and advancements in construction practices. In order to
bring professional in construction the subject of "Advanced Construction Technology" has been
introduced at post graduate level. This subject will enable student to understand the concepts and
principles of modern day construction in Earthen Dams, special foundations, High Rise Buildings,
Prefabricated construction and Applications of Geo-synthetics.
Implementation :
This subject shall be conducted through lecture cum discussion session, expert lectures
by working professionals, tutorial/assignments, educational films and field visits.
Evaluation Strategy :
1. Two class test of 15 marks each : 30
2. Assignments, seminars & quizzes
: 20
3. Final Examination : 50
4. Total Marks : 100
CONTENTS
1. Earthen Dams :
Introduction, types ,design considerations/aspects to suit available materials, causes of
failures , criteria for safe design ,section, d/s drainage system, seepage analysis,
stability analysis, stability of d/s slope during steady seepage, stability of u/s slope during
sudden draw down, stability of u/s and d/s slopes during construction, stability of
foundation against shear, seepage control measures, design considerations in
earthquake regions, design of earthen dam.
Quality control in construction of embankments - monitoring of post - construction
behaviour and instrumentation.
(12)
2. Special Foundations :
Foundations for chimney, cooling towers, telecommunication/ transmission towers,
foundations for underground structures, coastal and off shore structures in different soil
conditions, foundations in expansive soils. dewatering and its various methods.
(14)
3. High Rise Construction :
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High rise buildings; architectural & structural aspects; special features of
construction; tall chimneys, components, design aspects; slip form method , lift
slab method; special problems of high rise construction.
(12)
4. Prefabricated Construction :
Advantages of pre fabricated construction; selection of structural elements; design
aspects; assembly of precast elements; jointing , modular co-ordination and
tolerances; structural systems for buildings; single and multi- storey building systems;
methods and equipments. For handling and placement
(12)
5. Advanced Construction Materials:
Geo-synthetics: Various, types; geo-textiles, geo-grids, geo-membranes, geo- composites
functions and general applications, advantages , properties of geo-textiles , epoxy
resins, polymers, grouts and anchors, special flooring materials ,sealants and adhesives,
protective coatings.
(04)
Practice Tasks:
1. Prepare design and drawing of an Earthern Dam and specify the construction
procedure, equipment and quality control measures.
2. Enumerate major design parameters and data requirements of any one type of
special foundations.
3. Visit the construction site of multi storeyed building and prepare report on
techniques employed and suggest further scope of improvement.
References :
1. Bharat Singh and Varshney RS , Engineering for Embankment Dams - Oxford
and IBH.
2) Sharma RK and Sharma TK ; Dam Engineering - Oxford and IBH
3) RS Varshney, SC Gupta and RL Gupta. Theory and Design of Irrigation
Structures
4) Naiman P Kurian , Modern Foundations - Introduction to Advanced Techniques
Tata McGraw Hill
5) CBRI Roorkee-Application Potential of Geosynthetics in Civil ngineering,
Proceedings of workshop January 4-6,1989 Tata McGraw Hill.
6) Engineering with Geosynthetics-Proceedings of Workshop May20-24,1996
Chandigarh Edited by Verma and Dr.G V Rao. organised by-CBIP and
committee for international geo-synthetics society. New Delhi.
7) Bungale S Taranath; Structural Analysis and Design of Tall Buildings , Tata
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McGraw Hill
8) Monohar SN ; Tall Chimneys-Design and Construction Tata McGraw Hill.
9) Cast in place concrete in tall Building Design and construction
Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitate Committee 21 D
Tata McGraw Hill.
10) CBRI Roorkee ,Advances in Building Materials and Construction .
11) Bohdan Lewicki Building with large Prefabricates, Elsevier Publishing Company
12) ASG Bruggeling GF Hugghe Prefabrication with Concrete, AA Balkema/
Rotterdam/Brookfield
13) Braja M.. Das, Principles of Foundation Engineering, Thomson, 2007
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MCT- 6209 PAVEMENT LAB.
(Core Course)
Maximum marks : 50 L P
- 4
RATIONALE :
The practical and field work is important to learn appropriate practices followed in construction of
good pavements that shall be functional and durable. The subject is intended to develop following
sills and practical competencies.
i. Appropriate machinery used in construction of highways and correct practices thereof.
ii. Evaluation of existing strengths of pavements.
IMPLEMENTATION :
The subject involves instruction mainly through tutorial work, laboratory work, and field work. In
addition education films may be used for demonstration purpose and teaching correct practices.
Attempts shall be made to conduct visits to sites of relevant nature.
EVALUATION STRATEGY :
1. Practice tasks : 15
2. Practice tasks in Field : 20
3. Quizzes/viva, Record & Presentation of
Reports etc.
: 15
Total Marks : 50
No theory examination shall be conducted.
CONTENTS
Practical Exercises:
i) Determination of CBR value of sub-grade soils.
ii) Determination of stripping value of road aggregate.
iii) Study of Sensor- paver and other construction machinery
iv) Study of batching and mixing plant for construction of roads (Hot mix plant/WMM planty)
v) Determination of Marshall Stability value.
vi) Evaluation of pavement strength by using Benkelman's Beam.
vii) Determination of strength of existing pavement by Dynamic Cone Penetration Test.
viii) Roughness measurement of road surface
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MCT- 7104 TRANSPORTATION ENGINEERING
(Core Course)
Maximum marks : 50 L P
Time Allowed : 3 hours 3 2
Note: Examiner shall set five questions covering the whole syllabus with maximum 20% internal
choice. The candidate will be required to attempt all questions.
RATIONALE
With the ever moving economy, faster transportation and communication are the need of the hour. It
is very important to have a holistic approach towards the improvement and growth of various
transportation modes. The highway sector has a special significance, as it is the only mode that
provides door service. For sustainable development, the environmental considerations are to be borne
in mind.
Implementation
Instruction will focus on relevant knowledge on Basic concepts of traffic flow characteristics and
highway capacity, Design of various components e.g. intersections, and other highway facilities shall
be learnt. The instructions strategies will include lecture-cum-discussion sessions, field visits and
practical exercise/assignments/seminars etc.
Evaluation Strategy
1. Two class test of 15 marks each : 30
2. Assignments, seminars & quizzes : 20
3. Final Examination : 50
4. Total Marks : 100
CONTENTS
1. Traffic Flow Characteristics :
a) Nature of Traffic Flow
b) Various Parameters e.g speed, rate of flow, density, spacing and headway, lane
occupancy, clearance etc.
c) Categories of traffic flow, uninterrupted and interrupted flow.
d) Analysis of speed, flow and density relationship.
e) General Model of Vehicle stream flow.
( 8 )
2. Highway Capacity :
a) Highway Capacity and level of Service
b) Basic Freeway Capacity Studies
c) Level of Service
d) Criteria and Different Levels of Service
e) Determination of level of Service
f) Use of Highway Capacity Manual.
( 10 )
3. Intersection Control and Design :
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a) Design & Installation of Road traffic signals as per IRC : 93
b) Road – Rail Level Crossing IRC : 39
c) Accommodation of underground utility services along and across roads in Urban
Areas as per IRC : 98
d) Interchanges in Urban Areas as per IRC : 92
( 10 )
4. Urban Highway Utilities :
a) Design and layout of Cycle Tracks as per IRC : 11
b) Recommended practice for Traffic Rotaries as per IRC : 65
c) Provision of speed Breakers for Control of Vehicular speeds on Minor Roads as per
IRC : 99
( 8 )
5. Environmental Impact Assessment of Highway Projects as per IRC : 104 ( 4 )
REFERENCES BOOKS
1. IRC : 93 - Design and Installation of Road traffic Signals
2. IRC : 39 - Road-Rail Level Crossing
3. IRC : 98 - Accommodation of underground utility services along and
across roads in Urban Areas
4. IRC : 92 - Interchanges in Urban Areas
5. IRC : 11 - Design and layout of Cycle Tracks
6. IRC : 65 - Recommended practice for Traffic Rotaries
7. IRC : 99 - Provision of Speed breakers for Control of Vehicular speed
on Minor Roads
8. IRC :104 - Environmental Impact Assessment of Highway Project
9. Khanna & Justo Highway Engineering ;Nem Chand &
Brothers, Roorkee
10. John W.Dickey Metropolitan Transportation Planning , Tata McGraw-Hill
Publishing Company Ltd., New Delhi.
11. L.R.Kadiyali Traffic Engineering and Transport Planning , Khanna Publishers , Delhi.
7l, 2007
12. S.K. Sharma Principles, Practice and Design of Highway Engineering S.Chand &
Company Ltd., New Delhi.
13. Khisty, CJ and Lall B Kent, Transportation Engineering -An Introduction.
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MCE- 6171 COMPUTER PROGRAMMING AND APPLICATIONS
(Elective Course )
Maximum marks : 50 L P
Time Allowed : 3 hours 2 4
Note: Examiner shall set five questions covering the whole syllabus with maximum 20% internal
choice. The candidate will be required to attempt all questions.
Rationale:
Since no field has remain untouched with the impact of `Information Technology, therefore this
subject is introduced to enable the professionals to find the applications of computers in Civil
Engineering. This subject will enable students to understand the fundamentals of computers,
computer language like C & application of computers in various fields like CAD, System
Simulation, Measurement & Control etc.
Implementation:
This subject shall be conducted through Lecture-cum-discussion session, expert lectures by
working professionals, tutorials/practical assignments.
Evaluation Strategy :
1. Two class test of 15 marks each : 30
2. Practice tasks, assignments, seminars & quizzes
& Lab Work
: 20
3. Final Examination : 50
4. Total Marks : 100
CONTENTS
1. Introduction to Computers:
An overview of the functioning of computer, block diagram of computer system, I/O and
auxiliary storage devices, machine , assembly and high level languages, assemblers, compliers,
interpreters.
Representation of information: Number systems-binary , octal, hexadecimal systems, character
and codes-ASCII and EBCDIC.
Need for operating system, concepts of operating system, disk storage and its characteristics.
(07)
2. Programming Language C:
Introduction: History of C, Variable, Constants & Keywords in C, Operators in C, data
types in C, instruction in C.
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Control structures-Decision control structures, Loop control structures, case control structures.
Functions - Scope rule of functions, parameter passing techniques.
Storage Classes in C
Introduction to C preprocessor-features of C, preprocessor, macro expansion, file inclusion,
conditional compilation.
Introduction to Pointers
Arrays - Initialization, arrays in terms of pointers, passing array to a function ,
multidimensional arrays ,array of pointers.
Strings- standard library string functions, two dimensional array of characters.
Structures - accessing structure elements, representation of structures in
memory.
Enumerated data types
Fundamentals computer graphics
Points plotting, lines ,curves ,circles, fill in C.
(28)
3. Simulation :
Basic concepts of simulation and modelling. Types of simulations - deterministic
and stochastic and continuous and discrete simulations and their application. Monte-Carlo
simulations, design methodology of a simulation system. Overview of simulation languages.
(6)
4. Measurement and Control:
Overview of measurement system- transducer, signal conditioning and
display/recording sub-systems. Output standards of signal conditioning systems. basic
principles of digitising the analog signals, facilities available and specifications of analog to
digital converter cards in PC environment, programming for data acquisition and
processing, outlines of digital control.
(7)
5. CAD:
Familiarization with the use of drafting tool. (6)
Laboratory work:
1. Exercises on C programming.
2. Exercise on Graphics programming.
3. Design of Simulation for an Engineering System
4. Interfacing equipment for measurement of standard physical parameters.
5. Programming for data acquisition and analysis.
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Assignments:
1. Assignments involving programming of problems of relevance to the respective
disciplines.
2. Developing a simple data acquisition or control set up for parameters of relevance.
Reference Books:
1. P.K.Sinha; Computer Fundamentals -, BPB Publications
2. P.K.Sinha ; Let Us C - P.K.Sinha, BPB Publications
3. Byron S.Gottfried ; Programming with C - Schaum's Outline Series, Tata
McGraw Hill
4. Geoffrey Gordon; System Simulation -
5. Mikell T.Groover; CAD/CAM -
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MCT- 6106 ADVANCED STRUCTURAL DESIGN AND DETAILING
(Elective Course)
Maximum marks : 50 L P
Time Allowed : 3 hours 4 -
Note: Examiner shall set five questions covering the whole syllabus with maximum 20% internal
choice. The candidate will be required to attempt all questions.
Rationale:
All civil engineers must be familiar with structural design and detailing for effective
implementation of projects involving construction of different types of structures. The subject of
structural design and detailing is included in the Construction Technology and Management
course to give an insight to the student about analysis and design of complex structures in
concrete and steel. While the different types of structures being constructed are many, it is
hoped that this introduction to common types of structures will enable them to get a good
understanding of structural design and detailing.
Implementation:
Instruction in the subject will be imparted with focus on BIS codes of practice wherever available
and will be done through lecture-cum discussion sessions, tutorial classes where the students
will be asked to analyze and design practical structures. The students will also be required to
give seminars on different design aspects. Case studies of designs will be discussed by internal
and visiting faculty.
Evaluation Strategy :
1. Two class test of 15 marks each : 30
2. Practice tasks, assignments, seminars & quizzes
: 20
3. Final Examination : 50
4. Total Marks : 100
1. Introduction :
Introduction to limit state method of design; provisions in the Indian Standard
codes for loading, wind loads and seismic loads, design and detailing of
concrete structures.
[ 4 ]
2. BIS handbook for design : Examples of design using handbook
[ 4 ]
3. Structural Analysis and Design for :
* Columns with biaxial moments. [4 ]
* Curved beams [ 4 ]
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* Intze tank and underground water tanks [10 ]
* Silos and bunkers [ 8 ]
* Concrete Chimneys [ 6 ]
* Multi-storey building frame design [ 8 ]
* Use of computer software for analysis and design [ 6 ]
Practice tasks :
i) Analysis and design of beams using the BIS handbook for design
ii) Complete analysis and design of an underground water tank
iii) Analysis and design of a silo
iv) Analysis and design of a concrete chimney using design tables.
v) Analysis and design of a 10-storey building using a computer programme.
Reference Books:
1. Dayaratnam, P: Reinforced Concrete Structures.
2. Jain, A.K. : Reinforced Concrete,Limit State Method of Design. Nem
Chand & Bros.
3. Punmia, B.C.Reinforced Concrete Structures, Vol II., Laxmi Publications
4. Jain and Jaikrishna : Plain and Reinforced Concrete Vol II.
5. STAAD Pro- ( Software)
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MCT 7103 DESIGN OF PRESTRESSED CONCRETE STRUCTURES
(Elective Course)
Maximum marks : 50 L P
Time Allowed : 3 hours 4 -
Note: Examiner shall set five questions covering the whole syllabus with maximum 20% internal
choice. The candidate will be required to attempt all questions.
Rationale
Pre-stressed structures are important in construction of Heavy Sections. To reduce dead weight of
the concrete sections and also to reduce construction time, pre-stressed construction plays an
important and vital role. This course will help the students to understand the concepts of prestressing
design and construction of various pre-stressed structures using modern techniques.
Implementation
Instruction will focus on relevant knowledge on Basic concepts of Pre-stressing, Design of various
members using Pre-stressing technique. The instructions strategies will include lecture-cumdiscussion
sessions, field visits and practical exercise/assignments/seminars etc.
Evaluation Strategy :
1. Two class test of 15 marks each : 30
2. Assignments, seminars
: 20
3. Final Examination : 50
4. Total Marks : 100
CONTENTS
1. Design of Symmetrical sections: Unsymmetrical Sections and composite sections as per
elastic procedures- tension allowed and tension not allowed. Ultimate load design of
sections,. Cracking load as basis of design: Design of Bridges/Long span structure of Prestressed
concrete.
(12)
2. Limiting zones. Cable profile and cable layout. Calculations of stresses due to sequence of
tensioning, Calculations of deflections.
(6)
3. Design for shear-elastic and ultimate. Design for bond, Transfer length in pretension
members. Discussion of codal provisions and provision of web reinforcement.
(6)
4. Various theories for design of End Block., Practical design of end block for a typical I
section. (4)
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5. Design of continuous beams, Concordant and non-concordant cables, Location of steel for a
practical design problem. (6)
6. Partial pre-stress and use of ordinary mild steel and high tensile steel in the tension zone as
ordinary reinforcement. (5)
7. Method of load balancing and its applications to particular problems of slabs, beams and
portals. (6)
8. Design of pre-stressed members subjected to tension and compression, Circular pre-stressing.
(5)
9. Discussion of various provisions in the code for pre-stressed concrete members.
(4)
Reference Books
1. N. Krishna Raju, Pre-stressed Concrete, Tata McGraw Hill, New Delhi
2. Nebhrain A.T., Pre-stressed Concrete, Basic Principles and Design Consideration
3. Dayaratnam, Pre-stressed Concrete Structures
4. Grawick Ben C., Construction of Pre-stressed concrete structures
5. Ramamurtham S., Pre-stressed concrete.
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MTE- 7103 TECHNOLOGY MANAGEMENT
(Elective Course)
Maximum marks : 50 L P
Time Allowed : 3 hours 4 -
Note: Examiner shall set five questions covering the whole syllabus with maximum 20% internal
choice. The candidate will be required to attempt all questions.
1. Introduction to Technology Management
2. Business Strategy for New Technologies: adding value, gaining competitive advantage,
timing and capability development
3. Technology Forecasting: Techniques of Forecasting, Technology Forecasting- Relevance,
Strategic alliance and Practicality, and Technology transfer.
4. Management of Research, Development and Innovation: Technology mapping,
Comparison of types of R& D Projects and development approaches- radical platform and
incremental projects, innovation process.
5. Management of Intellectual Property Rights
Strategic value of patents, trade secrets and licensing
6. Managing scientist and Technologists: Identification, Recruitment, Retention, Team work
and Result Orientation.
7. Management Roles and Skills for New Technology
8. Technology for Managerial Productivity and Effectiveness, Just-in-Time
9. Venture Capital & Technology Development
Practice Tasks:
-Technology forecasting and Technology mapping
-Technology Strategy Development
- Exercise on Just-in-Time
- Cases on Venture Capital
Reference Books
1. Technology and Management, Cassell Educational Ltd., London
2. John Humbleton Elsevier ; Management of High Technology
Research and Development
3. Charles W.L. Hill/Gareth R. Jones, Strategic Management, Houghton Mifflin Co.
4. S.A. Bergin R&D Management, Basil Blackwell Inc.
5. Richard M.Burton & Borge Obel Elsevier Innovation and Entrepreneurship
in organizations
6. Spyros Maksidkis & Steven C Wheelwright The Handbook of Forecasting-A
Management Guide , John Wiley & Sons
7 C. Marle Crawford IRWIN, . New Product Management USA
8. David Hutchin Just-in-Time, Grover Technical Press
MCT- 6203 CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT
(Elective Course )
Maximum marks : 50 L P
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Time Allowed : 3 hours 4 -
Note: Examiner shall set five questions covering the whole syllabus with maximum 20% internal
choice. The candidate will be required to attempt all questions.
Rationale:
Construction work is being carried out in a large scale all around the world and construction
equipment happens to be its integral part. Due to extensive use of different types of
equipment in modern day construction, this subject has been introduced at the post-graduate
level of degree programme. During the last over five decades, rapid growth has taken place in the
advancement of construction equipment. The subject will give them a deep insight in to the
different types of construction equipment, their efficiency, uses, operations and maintenance costs
and procedures.
Implementation :
This subject shall be conducted through lecture-cum-discussion sessions, expert lectures by
working professionals, field visits, practice tasks/assignments and educational films.
Evaluation Strategy :
1. Two class test of 15 marks each : 30
2. Practice tasks, assignments, seminars & quizzes
& Lab work.
: 20
3. Final Examination : 50
4. Total Marks : 100
CONTENTS
1. Introduction:
Construction economy; Factors affecting the selection of construction equipment; rolling
resistance, effect of grade on required tractive effort, effect of altitude and temperature on the
performance of internal combustion engines, drawbar pull, rimpull and acceleration, owning and
operating cost of equipment.
(4)
2. Earth Moving Equipment :
Crawler and wheel tractors-their functions, types and specifications; grade-ability, bull dozers
and their use; tractor pulled scrapers, their sizes and output; effect of grade and rolling resistance
on the output of tractor pulled scrapers; earth loaders; placing and compacting earth fills.
(8)
Power shovels - functions, selection, sizes, shovel dimensions and clearances, output, Draglines –
functions types ,sizes ,output, Clamshells; Safe lifting capacities and working ranges of cranes;
Hoes ,trenching machines, types and production rates calculation of production rates of
equipment; examples.
(8)
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3. Hauling Equipment:
Trucks; ; capacities of trucks , balancing the capacities of hauling units with the size of
excavator; effect of grade and rolling resistance on the cost/performance of hauling equipment.
(6)
4. Economic Considerations in the procurement and use of construction equipment; Time
value of money; ROR and IROR analysis; depreciation; costing of construction equipment
operation;
(8)
5. Drilling, Blasting and Tunneling Equipment:
Definition of terms ,bits, jackhammers, drifters, wagon drills, churn drills, piston drills, blast hole
drills, shot drills, diamond drills; Tunneling equipment; selecting the drilling method and
equipment; selecting drilling pattern; rates for drilling rock, air compressors.
(6)
6. Piling Equipment:
Pile hammers, selecting a pile hammer loss of energy due to impact, energy losses due to causes
other than impact.
Equipment for bored and cast in-situ piles
(4)
7. Pumping Equipment:
Pumping equipment in construction, Classification of pumps; Selection of pumps –Air-operated
centrifugal type sump pumps; performance of centrifugal pumps ;well point system.
(8)
8. Compaction Equipment:
Roller class: sheep's foot rollers, pneumatic tyre rollers, steel wheel rollers, vibrating rollers ,grid
type rollers-their applications.
(4 )
Reference Books :
1 Verma , Mahesh Construction equipment and its planning and applications , Metropolition
Book Co. Ltd.
2 Peurifouy RL: Construction Planning equipment and Methods , Tata McGraw Hill.
3 Jagman Singh : Heavy construction Planning ,Equipment and Methods, Oxford and IBH
4. Franklin John A. and Maurice B. Dusseault Rock Engineering , Tata McGraw
Hill
5. Christian John ; Management, Machines and Methods in Civil Engineering, , John
Wiley and Sons.
6. Frank Harris, Modern Construction Equipment and Methods, , John Wiley and
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Sons.
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MCT 6204 GREEN BUILDINGS AND SERVICES
(Elective Course)
Maximum marks : 50 L P
Time Allowed : 3 hours 3 2
Note: Examiner shall set five questions covering the whole syllabus with maximum 20% internal
choice. The candidate will be required to attempt all questions.
RATIONALE
Buildings account for a large amount of land use, water and energy consumption causes air and
atmospheric pollution. Considering the statistics, reducing the amount of national resources buildings
consume and the amount of pollution given off is seen as crucial for future sustainability as per EPA.
Green buildings bring together a vast array of practices and techniques to reduce and ultimately
eliminate the impacts of buildings on environment and human health. Hence, this subject is
introduced in the curriculum of ME (Modular) Construction Technology and Management.
Implementation
The subject involves introduction through various methods of lecture-cum-discussion, tutorial work,
educational video films, laboratory, field work and site visits.
Evaluation Strategy :
1. Two class test of 15 marks each : 30
2. Practice tasks, assignments, seminars & quizzes
& Lab. work
: 20
3. Final Examination : 50
4. Total Marks : 100
CONTENTS
1. Introduction to Green Buildings
Definition of Green Building, Benefits of Green Building, Components/features of Green Building –
Site selection, Energy Efficiency, Water Efficiency, Material Efficiency, Indoor Air Quality.
(06)
2. Design Features for Green Building Construction
Site selection strategies, landscaping, building form, orientation, building envelope and fenestration –
material and construction techniques, roofs, walls, fenestration and shaded finishes, advanced passive
heating and cooling techniques, Waste reduction during construction.
(08)
3. Water and Waste Water Management
Compliance, fixtures, rainwater harvesting and techniques, water and waste water management, solid
waste management.
(08)
4. Energy Management
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Appliances, compliance energy performance, solar water heating system, use of renewable energy
options. High performance glass, other energy saving options, provisions of ECBC, insulator
materials.
(10)
5. Eco-friendly Materials
Various types of eco-friendly materials, use of recycled materials like: flyash bricks, recycled
ceramic tiles, recycled glass tiles, porcelain tiles, natural terracotta tile, wood, steel, aluminium and
renewable materials, agrifibre, linoleum, salvaged material – properties and applications.
(08)
6. Indoor Air Quality
Natural air ventilation systems, different types of low VOC materials, day lighting.
(06)
7. Rating Systems and Certification for Green Building
Different types of rating systems and their special features. Criteria, compliance, appraisal for rating
systems. Case study on rating of green buildings.
(08)
Practical Tasks/Tutorials
1. Case studies of Green Buildings in different climate zones.
2. Project on rating of Green Buildings
3. Design of Green Building
4. Field visits for study of green building construction and design features.
Reference Books
1. Pradeep Kumar and Amit Kumar Tyagi; Managing Energy Efficiently in Hotels and
Commercial Buildings, TERI Publications.
2. M K Halpeth, T Senthil Kumar and G Harikumar; Light Right – A Practising Engineer’s
Manual on Energy Efficient Lighting, TERI Publications
3. R K Pachauri and Shyamala Abeyratne; From Sunlight to Electricity – Solar Photovoltaic
Applications, TERI Publications.
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MCT - 6205 BRIDGE ENGINEERING
( Elective Course)
Maximum marks : 50 L P
Time Allowed : 3 hours 4 -
Note: Examiner shall set five questions covering the whole syllabus with maximum 20% internal
choice. The candidate will be required to attempt all questions.
Rationale :
In the coming five year plan there is heavy emphasis on infra-structure development including the
construction of highways of which construction of bridges forms an integral part. The
subject of bridge engineering aims at providing knowledge concerning the standard
specifications for road bridges, general arrangement and suitability of various types of RCC, PRC
and steel bridges, design of substructure, construction details of shallow foundations, pile and
well foundation for bridges, details of bearings, expansion joints, footpaths and handrails and
construction and maintenance of bridges. The study of the subject will enable the students to
acquire relevant knowledge for construction and maintenance of bridges.
Implementation :
Instruction will focus on providing relevant data and construction and maintenance aspects of
foundation, sub-structure and super-structure of bridges. The instructional strategies will include
lecture-cum-discussion sessions, field visits, screening of educational film and practice
tasks/assignments/seminars.
Evaluation Strategy :
1. Two class test of 15 marks each : 30
2. Practice tasks, assignments, seminars & quizzes
: 20
3. Final Examination : 50
4. Total Marks : 100
CONTENTS
1. Introduction
Definition; components of a bridge; classification; importance of bridges.
(03)
2. Standard Specifications for Road Bridges:
Indian Roads Congress Bridge Code; width of carriageway; clearances; loads to
be considered; dead load; I.R.C. standard live load; impact effect; application of live
load on decks; wind load; longitudinal forces; centrifugal forces; horizontal forces
due to water current; Buoyancy effect ; earth pressure ; temperature effects ; seismic
force.
(12)
3. Reinforced concrete Bridges : General arrangement and suitability : T-beam bridges;
Balanced cantilever bridges ; Continuous girder bridges; Rigid frame bridges; Arch
bridges; Steel bridges (Familiarization with MOST specifications and drawings)
(15)
4. Sub-Structure : Design of piers and abutments (Masonry & R.C.C).
(04)
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5. Foundations : Types of foundations; Open; Piled and Well foundations;
including construction details.
Pile Foundations: Suitable Pile types for bridges, Pile Installation, Carrying capacity of
bored and cast- in-situ pile (No numericals)
Well Foundations various Components and brief description, Well Cap, Stability of a single
well. (07)
6. Bearings, Joints, and Handrails : Different types of bearings, joints and
handrails. (04)
7. Construction and Maintenance of Bridges. (09)
Quality Assurance, Construction Method (brief ) Steel bridges, Long span concrete bridge,
Traditional method, Incremental Push launching method, Cantilever method, Maintenance,
Maintenance of Bearings, Expansion Joints.
Reference Books
1. Victor Johnson; Essentials of Bridge Engineering , Oxford & IBH Publishing Co,
New Delhi.,2007
2. Khadilkar; C.H. , A text book of Bridge Construction, Allied Publisher, New Delhi.
3. Rangwala; Bridge Engg
4. Rowe, R.E., Concrete Bridge Design , John Wiley & Sons, Inc. New York
5. Raina , V.K. , C oncrete Bridges Practice Book , Tata McGraw Hill , New
Delhi
6. Jagadeesh, Jayaram : Design of Bridge Structures , Prentice Hall.
7. Raina, V.K. Concrete Bridges Handbook, Galgotia Publications (P) Ltd,
New Delhi
8. IRC.78.200
9. IS 5050
10. IS 3955
MCT-6207 - DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION OF HYDRAULIC STRUCTURES
(Elective Course)
Maximum marks : 50 L P
Time Allowed : 3 hours 3 -
Note: Examiner shall set five questions covering the whole syllabus with maximum 20% internal
choice. The candidate will be required to attempt all questions.
Rationale :
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The construction of hydraulic structures ranks with the earliest and most fundamental of civil
engineering. activities. The proper and timely ulilization of water resources is one of the basic
issues connected with the development. Properity health and material progress are linked to the
ability to use various water resources in an effective way. The subject of " Design & Construction of
Hydraulic Structures" aim at providing knowledge concerning construction of various types of dams
,lining of irrigation channels, construction of wells provision of various energy dissipation works
and construction river training works etc. The study of the subject will enable the students to
acquire relevent knowledge for construction of various types of hydraulic structures.
Implementation :
Instruction will focus on providing relevent knowledge in construction of concrete dam, earth
dams and rock fill dams, construction of water wells and lining of irrigation channels.
The instructional strategies will include lecture-cum-discussion sessions, field visits,
and practical exercises/assignments/seminars.
Evaluation Strategy :
1. Two class test of 15 marks each : 30
2. Assignments, seminars & quizzes
: 20
3. Final Examination : 50
4. Total Marks : 100
CONTENTS
1. Elements of Dam Engineering.:
Embankment dam types and characteristics, concrete dam types and characteristics spillway types
,site selection for dams.
(4)
2. Coffer Dams:
Types of coffer dams, suitability criteria, design considerations, and construction of
different types of cofferdams.
(4)
3. Concrete Dams:
Gravity dams, loading and forces on gravity dams, Considerations and design aspects of basic
profile of gravity dam, stability criteria , galleries in dams, instrumentation in dams,
temperature control, control of cracking, raising and strengthening of existing dams.
(8)
4. Mass Concreting of Dams:
Concrete mixes , ad-mixtures, batching , mixing, transportation and placing and compaction and
curing of concrete, heights of lifts, Joints and tests on concrete.
(6)
5. Earth Dams:
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Factors influencing design, criteria for safety, design aspects of earth dams, seepage control,
methods of construction of earth dams and bonding dam to foundation, building embankment,
compaction protection of u/s slope, top and d/s slope, rip rap and concrete lining of slopes.
(8)
6. Rockfill Dams:
Design consideration and various forces in rock fill dam , rubble backing of
impervious face, impervious u/s facing, settlement and sluicing.
(6)
7. Lining of Irrigation Channels:
Types of lining , design considerations of concrete lining for channels, concrete lining , shotcrete
lining, brick lining, tiles, asphaltic lining, , stone and concrete block lining, lining of
earth materials, comparative water tightness of different types of lining, use of Geo-textiles in
canal works. Provision of filters for canals in areas having high sub surface water level.
(6)
8. Well Design and Construction:
Material selection, design of well & selection of site, drilling methods, methods of sampling,
selection and lowering of well assembly, plumbness and alignment ,methods of gravel packing,
placing cement seal and grout, well development methods and pump selection.
(8)
9. Introduction to Miscellaneous Structures:
River training works, flow measuring structures, river improvement, scale models in hydraulic
engineering . Model Investigations, Similitude model laws.
(4)
Practice Tasks:
1. Practical exercises relating to design considerations and construction of hydraulic
structures
2. Field visits to dam sites to be conducted for practical training. and preparation of report.
Referemce Books :
1. Barrows H.K., Water Power Engg. Tata McGraw Hill.
2. Punmia B.C., Irrigation and water Power Engg. Standard Publishing distributors.
3. P.Novak, A.I.B Maffat & C.Nalluri, Hydraulic Structures, Unwin Hyman.
4. Campblell Lehr, Water Well Technology, Tata McGraw Hill.
5. Davis Handbook of Applied Hydraulics,Tata McGraw Hill.
6. Bharat Singh, Engineering for Embankment Dams Oxford & IBH.
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MCT 7101 STEEL CONSTRUCTION TECHNOLOGY
(Elective Course)
Maximum marks : 50 L P
Time Allowed : 3 hours 3 -
Note: Examiner shall set five questions covering the whole syllabus with maximum 20% internal
choice. The candidate will be required to attempt all questions.
Rationale
Steel is versatile material for structural and other construction uses. It is used in construction of
bridges, buildings and other structures as major material or as reinforcing material. All Civil
Engineers must be familiar with construction of steel structures
This subject will help the students to do analysis of various steel structures, carryout erection and
fabrication of different steel structures and their maintenance. The subject deals with the selection of
proper material, proper sizes, proportions and shape of each member and its connection details for
fabrication of structures.
Implementation
Instruction will focus on providing the knowledge of steel sections, their behavior construction and
fabrication. The instructional strategies will include lecture-cum- discussion sessions, field visits
and practical exercises/assignments/seminars etc.
Evaluation Strategy :
1. Two class test of 15 marks each : 30
2. Assignments, seminars
: 20
3. Final Examination : 50
4. Total Marks : 100
CONTENTS
1. Materials, classification and properties (2)
2. Structural steel sections and data (4)
3. Behaviour of steel structures:
Steel water tanks, Chimneys and Stacks, Bridge Structures, Building Frames, Steel Space
grids. (8)
4. Structural Steel Detailing:
Symbols, layout drawings, shop detail drawings, assembly marking. (4)
5. Structural steel fabrication:
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Methods , tools, equipment and practices, Punching, Reaming and drilling, cutting
operations, fittings, fasteners, bolting, riveting and welding, Assembly, inspection,
cleaning, sand blasting and painting: Transportation of fabricated components, Storage
and handling. (12)
6. Erection of steel structures
Erection equipment, erection tools, methods of erection, section sequence field
connections, detailing to facilitate erection. (6)
7. Specifications, Estimating and costing steel work. (8)
8. Fire protection of steel construction (2)
9. Maintenance and repair of steel structures (4)
Practical Exercises:
1. Structural detailing exercise for an industrial building
2. Practical exercises on cutting, drilling, bolting, welding, riveting
3. Study and demonstration of erection of steel components in a construction site.
Reference Books:
1. Ramachandra, ‘Design of steel structures’, Standard Book House, New Delhi
2. Bryan E.R., ‘The stressed skin design of steel buildings’
3. Malhotra M.M. ‘Design of Steel Structures’
4. Bresker Boro, ‘Design of steel Structures’
5. Dayaratnam, ‘Design of Steel Structures’.
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MCT- 6104 RURAL CONSTRUCTION TECHNOLOGY
(Elective Course)
Maximum marks : 50 L P
Time Allowed : 3 hours 3 -
Note: Examiner shall set five questions covering the whole syllabus with maximum 20% internal
choice. The candidate will be required to attempt all questions.
RATIONALE
The need of the vulnerable section of society will continue to be attended to, through government and
non-government organizations as part of implementation of National Agenda for Governance,
"Shelter for All". The Agenda envisages provision of 20 lakh additional houses every year out of
which 13 lakhs will be in Rural areas. Moreover according to recent survey, it has been brought
about that as on April, 1998 out of total 14.3 lakh habitations 62,964 habitations do not
have any source of drinking water and another 3,13,265 have only partially covered drinking
water facilities i.e. less than 40 liters per capita per day. According to National Sample Survey,
about 89.04% rural households don't have access to sanitary facilities. Out of
5,67,000 villages in the country, according to a recent survey conducted by IRC, 54 percent do not
have all-weather road/fair- weather road connectivity. Irrigation potential targeted under minor
irrigation, having culturable Command Area (CCA) up-to 2,000 hectares individually, for the year
1997-98 was targeted to be 00.80 M.ha. In all the above area of development, the civil engineers
have a direct and vital role to play. In fact in other areas of development also the civil
engineers have in- direct role. So the students of Master of Engineering in Construction
Technology must be given appropriate knowledge and skills in this field where there is a lot of scope
for self/wage employment in the years to come. Through the subject of Rural Construction
Technology, the students will be given exposure related to appropriate technology in the area of
housing, water supply Sanitation, Rural roads construction and minor irrigation works etc.
Implementation :
Instruction strategy will focus on providing relevant knowledge in construction of rural housing,
water supply and sanitary schemes, all weather roads and minor irrigation facilities through
use of appropriate technologies for rural areas. Lecture-cum-discussion sessions, field visits,
practical exercise/assignments, seminars and video film shows will be part of the instruction
strategy for providing knowledge and skills to the students.
Evaluation Strategy
1. Two class test of 15 marks each : 30
2. Assignments, seminars & quizzes : 20
3. Final Examination : 50
4. Total Marks : 100
CONTENTS
1. Rural Development Planning and Concept of Appropriate Technology:
Scope; development plans; various approaches to rural development planning; concept of
appropriate technology. Rural development programme/ projects.
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2. Rural Housing:
Low cost construction materials for housing; Architectural considerations for individual and
group housing; Composite material - ferro-cement & fly ash, autoclaved calcium silicate bricks
and soil-stabilized un-burnt brick; Plinth protection of mud walls; design consideration and
construction of: non-erodable mud plaster, Water-proof and fire-retardant roof treatment for
thatch roofs. Pre-cast stone masonry; rat-trap bond for walls; Panels for roof, ferro-cement
flooring / roofing units, Thin R.C. ribbed slab for floors & roofs, pre-cast R.C. channel, Unit
for flooring/roofing scheme, pre-cast R.C. flooring/ roofing scheme-Pan roofing scheme;
manual & power scaffold hoist, lifting device for prefab components; Earthquake resistant
measures for low cost houses.
[12 ]
3. Water Supply and Rural Sanitation:
Sources of water. BIS & WHO water standards. Quality, Storage and distribution for rural
water supply works; basic design principles of treatment-low cost water treatment
technologies; Hand pumps-types, installation operation, and maintenance of Mark-II
hand pumps; conservation of water; rainwater harvesting; drainage in rural areas, design
of low cost waste disposal systems; design and construction of low cost latrines: 2 pit
pour flush water seal, VIP latrines, septic tank etc; Biogas technology; low cost
community & individual Garbage disposal systems, Ferro-cement water storage tanks.
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4. Low Cost Roads and Transport:
Broad categories of Pavement Layers, types of Granular Sub-Bases and Bases, Bituminous
Construction, Surface Treatments for roads in rural areas. Detailed features and Quality Control
of Modified Penetration Macadam, Soil Stabilization, Lime, Lime-Flyash and Cement Treated
Course. Crusher-run-Macadam. Use of local materials. Flexible Pavement: Design factors, Basic
Principles, Guidelines for Surfacing for Rural Road. CBR method for Design of Flexible
Pavement.
[ 12 ]
5. Low Cost Irrigation:
Design Consideration and construction of tube-well, drip & sprinkler irrigation systems.
Watershed and catchments area development - problems and features of watershed
management, watershed structures .
[ 10 ]
i) Field visits to any 3-4 of the following to be arranged and prepare the report
of the visit.
- CBRI Roorkee, UP.
- CDC, Govt. Polytechnic, Sundernagar, HP.
- CDC,Thapar Polytechnic, Patiala, Pb;
- Bunga Villages and Sukhomajri villages (HR);
- Central Soil-Water Management Research and Training Institute, Sector 27,
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Chandigarh. UT;
- Central Road Research Institute(CRRI),Mathura Road, Delhi,UT;
- SERC,Ghaziabad, UP;
- Villages around Chandigarh.
ii) Drawing Exercises on the following to be done:
- Rural Housing;
- Water Supply Project (Safe drinking water treatment,
storage and distribution scheme);
- Rural Latrines;
- X-sections of Rural Roads;
- Methods of Irrigation and Water shed Projects.
- Testing of construction materials for Housing.
- Testing of construction materials for Roads;
- Testing of construction materials for Ferro-cement
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Reference Books:
1. A.G.Madhov Rao, D.S.Ramachandra Murthy, Appropriate Technologies for low cost Housing Oxford
and IBH Publishing Co. Pvt .Ltd.
2. CBRI, Roorkee, Advances in Building Mat erials and Construction.
3. C. Satyanarayana Murthy, Design of Minor Irrigation and Canal Structures. Wiley Eastern Ltd.,
4. K.Park Preventive and Social Medicine, M/s. Banarsi Das Bhnot.
5. Yash Pal Bedi, A Hand book of Preventive and Social Medicine; Atam Ram & Sons, Delhi.
6. Document on Rural Road Development in India Volume1& 2; Central Road Research Institute, New
Delhi.
7. SB Watt, "Ferro cement Water Tanks and their Construction"; Intermediate
Technology Publications Ltd., London.
8. Ariane Van Bureu," A Chinese Biogas Manual" I.T Publications, London.
9. KC Khandelwal and SS Mahdi, Biogas Technology- A Practical Handbook,
volume 1&2, Tata McGraw Hill Publishing Company Ltd. New Delhi.
10. GB Rai, Non-Conventional Energy Sources; Khanna Publishers, New Delhi.
11. Biogas Slurry Utilisation; Consortium on Rural Technology (CORT), New
Delhi.
12. Sandy Chairncross and Richard G Feachen Environmental Health Engineering in
the topics; John Wiley & Sons, New York.
13. Bindeshwas Pathak, Sulabh Shauchalays-Hand Flush Water seal Latrine; Sulabh
Internationa, Patna.
14. Bindeshwas Pathak, Sulabh Shauchalaya-Astudy of Directed Chough; Sulabh
International; Gandhi Marg, Patna.
15. Ettler & Steel, Municipal & Rural Sanitation, McGraw Hill Book, Inc. Company,
N.York.
16. Fores tg B. Wright, "Rural Water Supply & Sanitation; Wiley Eastern Private
Ltd. New Delhi.
17. S.K. Sharma, Principles & Practice of Irrigation Engineering; S.Chand &
Company Ltd. New Delhi.
18. Baljeet S Kapoor; Environmental Engineering - An over view, Khanna Publishers,
New Delhi.