Sri BVV Sangha’s

Basaveshwar Engineering College, (Autonomous)

Bagalkot-587102

Department of Civil Engineering

SYLLABUS FOR POST GRADUATE PROGRAMME

M. Tech.

STRUCTURAL ENGINEERING

2018-2019

Basaveshwar Engineering College, Bagalkot

Department of Civil Engineering

M. Tech. Structural Engineering 2018-19

Scheme of Teaching and Examination

Semester –I

Sl.No Code Subject C Hours/Week Exam Marks

L T P CIE SEE Total

1 PSE 101C Design of RCC Structures 4 3 2 0 50 50 100

2 PSE 103C Theory of Elasticity & Plasticity 3 2 2 0 50 50 100

3 PSE104C Dynamics of Structures 4 3 2 0 50 50 100

4 PSE00XE Elective – 1 4 3 2 0 50 50 100

5 PSE00XE Elective – 2 4 3 2 0 50 50 100

6 PSE00XE Elective – 3 4 3 2 0 50 50 100

7 PSE 104 S Seminar 1 0 0 2 50 50 100

Total 24 21 4 2 350 350 700

Semester –II

Sl.No Code Subject C Hours/Week Exam Marks

L T P CIE SEE Total

1 PSE 201C Pre-stressed Concrete Mechanics and

Design

4 3 2 0 50 50 100

2 PSE 203C Finite Element method 4 3 2 0 50 50 100

3 PSE00XE Elective – 4 3 2 2 0 50 50 100

4 PSE00XE Elective – 5 4 3 2 0 50 50 100

5 PSE00XE Elective – 6 4 3 2 0 50 50 100

6 PSE00XE Elective – 7 4 3 2 0 50 50 100

7 PSE 201L Structural Engg. Laboratory 1 0 0 2 50 50 100

Total 24 23 0 2 350 350 700

Semester –III

Sl.No Code Subject C Hours/Week Exam Marks

L T P CIE SEE Total

1 PSE00XE Elective - 8 3 2 2 0 50 50 100

2 PSE 321I Industrial training 5 0 0 5 50 50 100

3 PSE 302P Project phase- I 10 0 0 20 50 50 100

4 PSE303D Design Studio Laboratory 2 0 0 2 50 50 100

Total 20 6 0 28 200 200 400

Semester –IV

Sl.No Code Subject C Hours/Week Exam Marks

L T P CIE SEE Total

1 PSE 421P Project phase- II 20 0 0 40 50 50 100

Total 20 0 0 40 50 50 100

LIST OF ELECTIVES

Sl.No Code Subject Credits

1 PSE001E Earthquake resistant design of structures 4

2 PSE 002E Stability analysis of structures 4

3 PSE 003E Optimization Techniques in Civil Engineering 4

4 PSE 006E Foundation Engineering 4

5 PSE 011E Design of Bridges 4

6 PSE 013E Design of Tall structures 4

7 PSE 015E Repair and Rehabilitation of Structures 4

8 PSE 016E Matrix methods of Structural Analysis 4

9 PSE017E Advanced Design of Steel Structures 4

10 PSE018E Numerical Methods for Civil Engineers 4

11 PSE019E Structural Design of Foundations 4

Sl.No Code Subject Credits

1 PSE 004E Advances in Concrete technology 3

2 PSE 005E Theory of Plates and Shells 3

3 PSE 014E Masonry Structures 3

4 PSE 007E Construction Management 3

5 PSE020E Design of precast and composite structures 3

DESIGN OF RCC STRUCTURES

Subject Code: PSE101C IA Marks: 50

No. of Lecture Hours: 52 Duration of Exam: 3 Hrs

Maximum marks: 100 Assignment –02 hours/week

Credits: 04

Course outcomes:

1. The students will be able to apply the concepts of design to the structures.

2. The students are able to design the different type of structures like water tanks

(underground and above ground), Chimney, bunkers and silos, deep beams according to

the relevant IS codes.

3. Students will acquire knowledge about the prefabricated construction materials used in

the construction industry nowadays.

4. Able to know Planning, standardization and dimensioning the products and national

building code specifications for the prefabricated construction.

UNIT 1:

Design of deep beams, Design of folded plates

UNIT 2:

Design of water tanks: Underground and above ground

UNIT 3:

Design of bunkers and silos

UNIT 4:

Prefabricated Construction – necessity, advantages and disadvantages, modular coordination, basic module, planning and design module, modular grid system. National building code specifications – standardization, dimensioning of products, preferred dimensions and sizes.

References

1. Krishnaraju N, “Advanced Design of RC Structures”, New Age International, 2007.

2. Park A and Paulay, “Reinforced Concrete Structures”, John Wiley and Sons, 1975.

3. Punmia B.C., Ashok Kumar Jain and Arun Kumar Jain, “Comprehensive RCC Design”.

4. Unnikrishna S and Pillai Menon Devadas, “Reinforced Concrete Design”, Tata McGraw-

Hill, 2010.

5. Varghese P.C, “Advanced Reinforced Concrete Design”, Prentice-Hall of India, New Delhi, 2005.

6. Hass A. M., “Precast Concrete – Design and applications”, Applied science, 1983 7. David Shepherd, “Plant cast, precast and prestressed concrete”, Mc Graw Hill, 1989 8. Bruggeling A. S. G., “ Prefabrication with concrete”, Taylor & Francis, 1991

THEORY OF ELASTICITY AND PLASTICITY

Subject Code: PSE 103C IA Marks: 50

No. of Lecture Hours: 40 Duration of Exam: 3 Hrs

Maximum marks: 100 Assignment – 02 hours/week

Credits: 03

Course outcomes:|

1. The students will be able to find the principal stresses, hydrostatic and deviatric stresses

in Cartesian and polar co ordinates. 2. The students will be able to apply the knowledge to analyse the plane stress and plane

strain problems.

3. The students can solve 2-D problems of elasticity and simple bending of problems by

employing Airy’s stress function approach. 4. The students will get to understand about the plastic stress strain relations, failure

theories, theories of plastic flow, plastic deformation and plastic torsion.

UNIT 1:

Definition of stress components of stress at a point, Cartesian and polar co-ordinates,

Equilibrium equations, Transformation of stress, Principal stresses, invariants of stress,

hydrostatic and deviatric stress.

Definition of strain, components of strain at a point, Cartesian and polar co-ordinates,

Equilibrium equations, transformation of strain, principal strain, invariant of strain, spherical

and deviatoric strains, maximum shear strain, compatibility equations.

UNIT 2:

Compatibility equations, stress strain relations, constitutive relations- plane stress and plane

strain. Problems in rectangular coordinates (2D) – boundary conditions Airy’s stress function

approach to 2-D problems of elasticity, simple problems on bending of beams. Solution of axi-

symmetric problems, stress concentration due to the presence of a circular hole in plates.

Problems in polar coordinates (2D)

UNIT 3:

3D problems: Elementary problems of elasticity in three dimensions, stretching of a prismatical

bar by its own weight, twist of circular shafts, Torsion: torsion of non-circular sections

UNIT 4:

Theory of plasticity: Plastic stress – strain relations, Failure theories, Criterion of yielding,

Theories of plastic flow, Plastic deformation, Bending of prismatic beams, residual stresses,

Plastic torsion.

References 1. Timoshenko & Goodier, “Theory of Elasticity”, McGraw Hill, 1951

2. Sadhu Singh, “Theory of Elasticity”, Khanna Publishers, 1988

3. Chenn W.P and Hendry D.J, “Plasticity for Structural Engineers”, Springer Verlag, 1988

4. Sadhu Singh, “Applied Stress Analysis”, Khanna Publishers, 2000

5. Srinath L.S. Advanced Mechanics of Solids, Third Edition, Tata McGraw Hill publishing

company. New Delhi, 2008.

6. Valliappan S. "Continuum Mechanics Fundamentals" (1982), Oxford IBH, N D. New

Delhi.

7. T.G. Sitharam and L. Govinda Raju, “Applied Elasticity” – Interline Publishing, 2005.

8. Chakrabarthy J, Theory of Plasticity, Elsevier Butterworth – Heinemann 2006

9. Venkataraman and Patel “Structural Mechanics with introduction to Elasticity and

Plasticity” – Mcgraw Hill, 1990.

DYNAMICS OF STRUCTURES

Subject Code: PSE 114C IA Marks: 50

No. of Lecture Hours: 52 Duration of Exam: 3 Hrs

Maximum marks: 100 Assignment – 02 hours/week

Credits: 04

Course outcomes:

1. Able to describe basic principles of dynamics and different vibrating systems.

2. Write the equations of motion and determine the structural response from dynamic loads

and experience in the modeling and calculation of dynamic response for simple structural

systems.

3. Able to evaluate the natural frequency and mode shapes for SDOF/MDOF systems.

4. Apply the concept of response spectrum and other numerical methods in finding natural

frequency and mode shapes of MDOF systems.

5. Ability to evaluate the natural frequency and mode shapes for continuous members

subjected to constant and moving loads.

UNIT 1:

Introduction to dynamics, concept of degrees of freedom, D’Alembert’s principle, principle of

virtual displacement and energy principles. Single-degree-of-freedom systems (SDOF):

Mathematical model, free vibration response of damped and undamped systems, response to

harmonic loading, support motion, evaluation of damping, vibration isolation, transmissibility,

response to periodic forces, principle of vibration-measuring instruments – Seismometer and

Accelerometer.

UNIT 2:

Duhamel integral and its numerical evaluation, Multi-degree freedom systems (MDOF):

mathematical model, free vibration of systems with and without damping - natural frequencies

and mode shapes – orthogonality conditions, modal analysis of MDOF system – Shear building

and Stodola’s method.

UNIT 3:

Modal analysis of MDOF systems: Dunkarley’s, Rayleigh’s, Rayleigh-Ritz and matrix methods.

Forced vibrations of systems without damping – mode superposition method. Response

spectrum, time history and equivalent force concepts.

UNIT 4:

Dynamics of Continuous systems: Free longitudinal vibration of bars, flexural vibration of

beams with different end conditions, response of beams under moving loads, Introduction to

random vibrations – Random variables and Stochastic processes, models of random dynamic

loads.

References

1. Anil K. Chopra, “Dynamics of Structures”, Prentice Hall of India, 4th edition 2011

2. Clough R W & Penzien J, “Dynamics of Structures”, McGraw Hill, 2003

3. Mario Paz, “Structural dynamics – Theory and Computation”, CBS Publishers, 2nd Ed. 2004

4. S. Rajasekaran,“Structural dynamics of earthquake engineering - Theory and application

using MATHEMATICA and MATLAB”, Woodhead publishing limited, 2009

5. Paolo L. Gatti, “Applied structural and mechanical vibrations”, CRC Press Taylor & Francis

Group, 2014

6. Mukyopadhyaya, “Vibration and Structural Dynamics”, Ane Books Pvt Ltd, 2008

PRE-STRESSED CONCRETE MECHANICS AND DESIGN

Subject Code: PSE201C IA Marks: 50

No. of Lecture Hours: 52 Duration of Exam: 3 Hrs

Maximum marks: 100 Assignment – 02 hours/week

Credits: 04

Course outcomes:

1. Students will be able to design the members for flexure according to stress range

approach, Lins approach, Magnels approach.

2. Students can find the deflections in beams; can design the members for shear and torsion.

They can design for shear in PSC beams and flanged beams.

3. The students can analyse the prestressed indeterminate structures and can design one way

and two way slabs.

UNIT 1:

Analysis for Flexure: General concept of stresses, resultant compression line, load balancing

concept. Analysis of members under axial load, analysis at transfer, analysis at services loads,

analysis at ultimate strength. Design philosophy: Limit state of collapse and serviceability.

Design for flexure: Stress range approach, Lin’s approach, Magnel’s approach.

UNIT 2:

Design for shear and torsion: Mechanism of shear resistance in PSC beams, design for shear in

PSC beams, shear in flanged beams and failure of concrete elements under torsion. Anchorage

zone stresses: Pre-tensioned and Post-tensioned pre-stressed concrete elements, detailing of

reinforcement in general.

UNIT 3:

Statically indeterminate structures: analysis of pre-stressed indeterminate structures, continuous

beams, linear transformation and concordancy of cable profiles, frames. Design of one way slab.

UNIT 4:

Composite construction: Need for composite construction, types of composite construction,

flexural stresses, longitudinal and transverse shear transfer, creep and shrinkage effects in

composite construction.

References

1. Krishnaraju, “Pre-Stressed Concrete”, Tata Mcgraw Hill, 2007

2. N Rajagopalan, “Prestressed Concrete”, Narosa, 2nd Ed., 2006

3. Naaman, A. E. – “Pre-Stressed Concrete Analysis and Design: Fundamentals”, 2nd Edition,

Techno Press, 2005

4. Nilson, “Design of Pre-Stressed Concrete”, 2nd Edition, John Wiley, 1987.

5. Lin And Burns – “Design of Pre-Stressed Concrete Structures”, 3rd Editions, John Wiley,

1981

6. Nawy - “Pre-Stressed Concrete – A Fundamental Approach”, 5th Ed. 2009

FINITE ELEMENT METHOD

Subject Code: PSE 203C IA Marks: 50

No. of Lecture Hours: 52 Duration of Exam: 3 Hrs

Maximum marks: 100 Assignment –02 hours/week

Credits: 04

Course outcomes:

1. Students will be able to apply the different methods of structural analysis like Rayleigh

Ritz method, finite difference method and finite element method.

2. Students will be able to identify the different displacement models for the analysis of

given problem.

3. Use of different forms of displacement functions in terms of generalized and natural co

ordinates. Use of Lagrangian interpolation functions.

4. Use of 1-D, 2-D and 3-D elements for the analysis of a problem. Application of

isoparametric concepts and problem defining skill.

UNIT 1:

Basic concepts of elasticity – kinematic and static variables, approximate methods of structural

analysis: Rayleigh-Ritz method, finite difference method, finite element method. Principles of finite

element method, advantages and disadvantages, finite element procedure. Discretization of

structures: Finite elements used for one, two and three dimensional problems, element aspect

ratio, mesh refinement versus higher order elements, numbering of nodes to minimize band

width.

UNIT 2:

Displacement Model: Nodal displacement parameters, convergence criterion, compatibility requirements,

geometric invariance, shape function, polynomial form of displacement function, generalized and natural

coordinates, Lagrangian interpolation function, shape functions for one, two and three dimensional

elements.

UNIT 3:

Concept of Isoperimetric Elements: Internal nodes and higher order elements, serendipity and

Lagrangian family of finite elements, sub parametric and super parametric elements,

condensation of internal nodes, Jacobian transformation matrix, variation method and

minimization of energy approach of element formulation (development of strain – displacement

matrix and stiffness matrix) consistent load vector, numerical integration.

UNIT 4:

Application of finite element method for the analysis of one and two dimensional problems:

Analysis of simple beams and plane trusses, application to plane stress, strain and axi-symmetric

problems using CST and quadrilateral elements. Application to plates and shells – Choice of

displacement function (Co, C1, C2 type), techniques for nonlinear analysis.

References

1. Bathe K J, “Finite Element Procedures in Engineering Analysis”, Prentice Hall, 1982

2. Cook R D, Malkan D S & Plesta M.E, “Concepts and Application of Finite Element

Analysis”, 3rd Edition, John Wiley and Sons Inc., 1989

3. Daryl L.Logan, “Finite Element Method”, Thomson Brooks/Cole, 2007

4. Krishnamoorthy C S, “Finite Element Analysis”, Tata McGraw Hill, 2007

5. Rajasekaran. S, “Finite Element Analysis in Engineering Design”, Wheeler Publishing, 1994

STRUCTURAL ENGINEERING LABORATORY

Subject Code: PSE201L IA Marks: 50

Duration of Exam: 3 Hrs Credits: 01

Course outcomes:

1. Students will be able to prepare a concrete mix design and study their properties.

2. Students will be confident to use various NDT methods for concrete testing.

3. Students will be able to analyze and design structures using modern software.

List of experiments

1. Concrete mix design as per IS:10262-2009

2. Computer aided concrete mix design as per IS:10262-2009

3. Concrete and RCC specimens testing using Non Destructive Testing (NDT) equipments

to evaluate below mentioned parameters

a. Strength (Schmidt rebound hammer test)

b. Permeability (Rapid chloride penetration test)

c. Resistivity (Half cell electrical potential method/ Resistivity measurement)

4. Acid test on concrete specimen

5. Evaluation of Modulus of elasticity and Poison’s ratio of concrete specimen

6. Evaluation of flexure strength of RCC beam specimen

7. Demonstration on evaluation of fatigue strength of concrete specimens

8. Earthquake engineering laboratory

a. Dynamics of a three storied building frame subjected to harmonic base motion

b. Dynamics of one-span and two-span beams

c. Earthquake induced waves in rectangular water tanks

9. Analysis and design of RC buildings using ETABS/SAP2000

10. Analysis and design of Steel structures using ETABS/SAP2000

DESIGN OF EARTHQUAKE RESISTANT STRUCTURES

Subject Code: PSE001E IA Marks: 50

No. of Lecture Hours: 52 Duration of Exam: 3 Hrs

Maximum marks: 100 Assignment – 02 hours/week

Credits: 04

Course outcomes:

1. An ability to understand the impact of earthquake on structures, classify different seismic

waves and learn the methods of its measurement.

2. An ability to analyze the structures using response spectra and relevant IS code

specifications.

3. Modeling of earthquake resistant structures using different lateral load resisting systems.

4. Evaluation of ductility requirement for RCC and masonry structures.

UNIT 1:

Introduction to engineering seismology, seismic waves, characteristics of earthquake and its

quantification – Magnitude and Intensity scales, seismic instruments.

Seismic response of buildings, structural properties, study of response of buildings and

structures during past earthquakes.

UNIT 2:

The Response Spectrum – tripartite plot, importance of response quantities, elastic design

spectra, inelastic response spectra.

Dynamics of multi-storeyed buildings – natural frequencies and mode shapes, Analysis of multi-

storeyed buildings, obtaining seismic forces using IS-1893, P-Δ effect in framed structure

UNIT 3:

Structural Configuration for earthquake resistant design, frames, shear walls and dual systems,

Effect of infill masonry walls on frames, problems of the soft first-storey, Capacity design

procedures.

Behaviour of masonry buildings during earthquakes, failure patterns, strength of masonry in

shear and flexure, concepts for earthquake resistant masonry buildings – codal provisions

UNIT 4:

Ductility and energy absorption in buildings, Reinforced concrete for earthquake resistance,

confinement of concrete for ductility, ductility of columns, beams and beam-column joint –

codal provisions

Design of RC frame building for earthquake resistance (Beam and column members of frame)

References

1. Agarwal P and Shrikande M, “Earthquake Resistant Design of Structures”, PHI, 2006.

2. Paulay T. and Priestly M. J. N., “Seismic design of reinforced concrete and masonry

buildings”, Wiley India Pvt. Ltd., 2013

3. Duggal S K (2007), “Earthquake Resistant Design of Structures”, Oxford University Press,

New Delhi 2007.

4. Rajasekaran S., “Structural dynamics of earthquake engineering”, Woodhead Publishing

Limited, 2009

5. Vinod Hosur, “Earthquake Resistant Design of Building Structures”, Wiley India Pvt. Ltd,

2012

6. IS – 1893 (Part I): 2016, IS – 13920: 2016, IS – 4326: 2013, IS-13828: 1993

7. Andreas Kappos, G.G. Penelis, “Earthquake Resistant Concrete Structures”, CRC Press,

2010

STABILITY ANALYSIS OF STRUCUTRES

Subject Code: PSE002E IA Marks: 50

No. of Lecture Hours: 52 Duration of Exam: 3 Hrs

Maximum marks: 100 Assignment – 02 hours/week

Credits: 04

Course outcomes:

1. Students will become well aware of the application of trigonometric series, Euler’s

formulation using fourth order differential equation for the analysis of column of

different end conditions.

2. Students will be able to calculate the approximate critical loads for cantilever using

energy methods. Exact critical load for hinged column using energy approach.

3. The students will be able to apply the knowledge of finite element approach in the

stability analysis of structures.

4. The students will get in-depth knowledge on structural stability and behavior of

individual components.

UNIT 1:

Beam – column: Differential equation. Beam column subjected to lateral concentrated load,

several concentrated loads and continuous lateral loads. Application of trigonometric series,

Euler’s formulation using fourth order differential equation for pined-pinned, fixed-fixed, fixed-

free and fixed-pined column

UNIT 2:

Buckling of frames and continuous beams. Elastic Energy method – Approximate calculation of

critical loads for a cantilever. Exact critical load for hinged-hinged column using energy

approach. Buckling of bar on elastic foundation. Buckling of cantilever column under

distributed loads. Determination of critical loads by successive approximation. Bars with

varying cross section. Effect of shear force on critical load. Column subjected to non-

conservative follower and pulsating forces.

UNIT 3:

Stability analysis by finite element approach – deviation of shape function for a two nodded

Bernoulli-Euler beam element (lateral and translation) – element stiffness and element geometric

stiffness matrices – assembled stiffness and geometric stiffness matrices for a discretised column

with different boundary condition – calculation of critical loads for a discretised (two elements)

column(both ends built in). Buckling of pin jointed frames (maximum of two active dof) –

symmetrical single way portal frame.

UNIT 4:

Lateral buckling of beams – differential equation – pure bending – cantilever beam with tip load

– simply supported beam of I section subjected to central concentrated load. Pure Torsion of

thin-walled bars with of cross section. Non-uniform Torsion of thin-walled bars of open cross

section. Expression for strain energy in plate bending with in plate forces (linear and non-linear).

Buckling of simply supported rectangular plate-uniaxial load and biaxial load. Buckling of

uniformly compressed rectangular plate simply supported along two opposite sides

perpendicular to the direction of compression and having various edge condition along the other

two sides.

References 1. S. Rajasekaran, G. Sankarasubramanian, “Computations and Structural Mechanics”, PHI, 2001

2. M.L. Gambhir, “Stability Analysis and Design of Structures”, Springer Science & Business Media, 2004

3. Stephen P. Timoshenko, James M Gere, “Theory of Elastic Stability”, Courier Corporation, 2012

4. Zeigler H, “Principles of Structural Stability”, Birkhäuser, 2013

5. Alexander Chajes, “Principles of Structural Stability theory”, PHI, New Delhi, 1974.

6. Bažant Z. P., Luigi Cedolin, “Stability of Structures: Elastic, Inelastic, Fracture and Damage Theories”,

World Scientific, 2010

7. Robert D. Cook, Malkus, Plesha, Witt, “Concepts and Applications of Finite Element Analysis”, 4rd

Edition, John Wiley and Sons, 2007

8. Vazirani V N and Ratwani M M, “Advanced theory of structures and matrix methods”. 5th Edition,

Khanna publishers, Delhi (1995).

OPTIMIZATION METHODS IN ENGINEERING DESIGN

Subject Code: PSE003E IA Marks: 50

No. of Lecture Hours: 52 Duration of Exam: 3 Hrs

Maximum marks: 100 Assignment – 02 hours/week

Credits: 04

Course outcomes:

1. Able to acquire the knowledge of engineering application of optimizations and different

techniques of optimizations.

2. Able to learn linear, non liner and geometrioc programming, solution of system of liner

simultaneous equations, simplex algorithms and pivotal production of general system of

equations.

3. Able to apply the different minimization methods for one dimensional, elimination,

Fibonacci, golden section, interpolation, quadratic and cubic methods.

4. Able to use geometric programming in optimization, convert NLP as a sequence of

LP/geometric programming , dynamic programming conversion of NLP as a sequence of

LP/dynmic programming.

UNIT 1:

Introduction to optimization, engineering applications of optimization, formulation of structural

optimization problems. Optimization techniques: classical optimization techniques, single

variable optimization, multivariable optimization with no constraints, unconstrained

minimization techniques and algorithms constrained optimization solutions by penalty function

techniques, Lagrange multipliers techniques and feasibility techniques.

UNIT 2:

Linear programming, standard form of linear programming, geometry of linear programming problems, solution of a system of linear simultaneous equations, pivotal production of general systems of equations, simplex algorithms, revised simpler methods, duality in linear programming.

UNIT 3:

Non-linear programming, one dimensional minimization methods, elimination methods, Fibonacci method, golden section method, interpolation methods, quadratic and cubic methods, Unconstrained optimization methods, direct search methods, random search methods, descent methods, constrained optimization techniques such as direct methods, the complex methods, cutting plane method, exterior penalty function methods for structural engineering problems.

UNIT 4:

Geometric programming, conversion of NLP as a sequence of LP/geometric programming, Dynamic programming conversion of NLP as a sequence of LP/ Dynamic programming, Structural Optimization Formulation and solution of structural optimization problems by different techniques

References

1. Bhavikatti S.S.,- “Structural optimization using sequential linear programming”, Vikas

publishing house, 2003

2. Rao S. S., “Optimization – Theory and Practice”, Wiley Eastern Ltd, 1996

3. Richard Bronson, “Operation Research”, Schaum’s Outline Series, 2003

4. Spunt, “Optimum Structural Design”, Prentice Hall, 1971

5. Uri Krisch, “Optimum Structural Design”, McGraw Hill, 1981

ADVANCES IN CONCRETE TECHNOLOGY

Subject Code: PSE004E IA Marks: 50

No. of Lecture Hours: 40 Duration of Exam: 3 Hrs

Maximum marks: 100 Assignment – 02 hours/week

Credits: 03

Course outcomes:

1. Able to study the properties of ingredients of concrete, mineral and chemical admixtures

in design of concrete mixes.

2. Ability to study the properties and design high density concrete, fiber reinforced concrete

and ferrocement using relevant guidelines.

3. Ability to understand design concepts of high strength and high performance concretes

UNIT 1:

Components of modern concrete and developments in process and constituent materials- Role of Mineral and chemical admixtures, corrosion inhibitors, adhesives and coatings, recycled aggregates. Concrete mix design procedure, Ready Mixed Concrete Light weight concrete – Introduction, classification, properties, strength and durability, mix design

UNIT 2:

High density concrete - Radiation shielding ability of concrete, materials for high density

concrete, properties in fresh and hardened state, placement methods

Ferrocement - materials, mechanical properties, cracking of ferrocement, strength and behavior

in tension, compression and flexure, design of ferrocement in tension, ferrocement

constructions, durability and applications

UNIT 3:

Fibre reinforced concrete – Constituent materials, distribution and orientation of fibers,

interfacial bond, properties in fresh state, strength and behavior in tension, compression and

flexure of steel fibre reinforced concrete, mechanical properties, crack arrest and toughening

mechanism, applications, self compacting concrete, polymer concrete, Introduction to fiber

reinforced polymer composites

UNIT 4:

High strength concrete – constituents, mix proportioning, properties in fresh and hardened states,

applications and limitations, high performance concrete, reactive powder concrete, bacterial

concrete, Roller compacted concrete, Foam concrete, chemicals, Concept of composites and

smart concrete

References

1. Aitcin P.C., “High performance concrete”, E and FN, Spon, London, 1998

2. Kumar Mehta P, Panlo J. N. Monterio, “Concrete, Microstructure, Properties and Materials”.

Tata McGraw Hill

3. Neville A.M, “Properties of Concrete”, Pearson Education Asis, 2000

4. Santhakumar A R, (2007) “Concrete Technology”, Oxford University Press, New Delhi,

THEORY OF PLATES AND SHELLS

Subject Code: PSE 005E IA Marks: 50

No. of Lecture Hours: 40 Duration of Exam: 3 Hrs

Maximum marks: 100 Assignment – 02 hours/week

Credits: 03

Course outcomes:

1. Students will acquire the knowledge about the plate theory and will be able to use

Navier’s and Levy’s solutions for the plates subjected to various loading and end

conditions.

2. Students will acquire the knowledge about various types of shells and their

classifications.

3. Students will learn about the detailing of simple shells

UNIT 1:

Introduction to plate theory, small deflection of laterally loaded thin rectangular plates. Theory of pure bending of plates; Navier’s and Levy’s solution of plates for various loading and boundary conditions

UNIT 2:

Use of energy methods for solution of plates with all edges clamped, symmetric loading of

circular plates with various edge conditions for both solid and annular plates, design principles

and detailing of folded plates.

UNIT 3:

Introduction to curved surfaces and classification of shells, membrane theory of spherical shells,

cylindrical shells, hyperbolic paraboloids, elliptic, paraboloid and conoids, axi-symmetric

bending of shells of revolution.

UNIT 4:

Closed cylindrical shells, water tanks, spherical shells and Geckler’s approximation, bending

theory of doubly curved shallow shells, detailing simple shell – spherical domes, water tanks,

barrel vaults and hyperbolic paraboloid roofs

References

1. Chandrashekhar K, Analysis of thin Concrete Shells, New Age International, 1995.

2. Chatterjee. B. K. – Theory and Design of Concrete Shell, – Chapman & Hall, Newyork -

third edition, 1988.

3. Ramaswamy G.S. – Design and Constructions of Concrete Shell Roofs, – CBS Publishers

and Distributors – New Delhi – 2005

4. Szilard R, Theory and analysis of plates - classical and numerical methods, Prentice Hall,

2010.

5. Timosheko S.P. and Woinowsky-Krieger W, Theory of Plates and Shells 2nd Edition,

McGraw-Hill Co., New York, 1959.

6. Ugural, A. C. Stresses in Plates and Shells, 2nd edition, McGraw-Hill, 1999

FOUNDATION ENGINEERING

Subject Code: PSE006E IA Marks: 50

No. of Lecture Hours: 52 Duration of Exam: 3 Hrs

Maximum marks: 100 Assignment –02 hours/week

Credits: 04

Course outcomes:

1. The students will be understand and evaluate various types of settlement of foundations.

2. Able to analyze shallow and deep foundations.

3. Able to analyze and design the foundations for tall structures

UNIT 1:

Assessment of foundation loads for industrial structures – Dead load. Live load, wind and

seismic load combinations for the Design, Code requirements. Bearing Capacity

Settlement analysis, Immediate settlements, Consolidation settlements, Total settlements,

Relative settlements, Various methods of estimation.

UNIT 2:

Shallow Foundations - Conventional structural design of continuous footings. Individual

footings, combined footings and Rafts of various types

Pile Foundations – Analysis and Conventional Design of pile foundations for vertical and lateral

loads including design of pile cap.

UNIT 3:

Piers and Well Foundations: Analysis and design of pier and well foundations. Caissons and

Cofferdams.

Foundations on expansive soils - Under reamed piles. Their design and construction

Introduction to the design of special foundations diaphragm for structures such as radar towers

UNIT 4: Design of foundations for Chimneys and high rise buildings

Design of Sheet piles

References

1. Bowels J E. “Foundation Analysis and design”, McGraw Hill Book Co., New York.

2. Winterkorn and Fang, “Foundation Engineering Hand book”-Von Nostrand Reinhold

Co.

3. Leonards., “Foundation Engineering”.

4. Shamsher Praksh, Gopal Ranjan and Swami Saran (1979) “Analysis and design of

Foundation and Retaining structures”, K. A. Rastogi Prakashan, Meerut, India.

5. Teng, Wayne. S. “Foundation Design”

6. Jain, G.R. S. (Editor)(1978), “Hand Book on Underreamed and Bored Compaction Pile

Foundations”, Published by G. S. Jain Associates, Roorkee.

7. Das, B. M. (20040 “Principles o Foundation Engineering”, Thomson Books/Cole,

Interntional Student En.

CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT

Subject Code: PSE007E IA Marks: 50

No. of Lecture Hours: 40 Duration of Exam: 3 Hrs

Examination of Marks: 100 Assignment – hours/week: 02

Credits: 03

Course outcomes:

1. Able to understand the tendering process, equipment and inventory management

techniques in construction project

2. Ability to prepare feasibility report for a construction project

3. Ability to prepare CPM and PERT network for planning and scheduling for a

construction project

4. Understand different ISO standards on quality and safety applicable for construction

industry

UNIT 1:

Stages of construction - estimating, tendering, pricing and contracting, equipment planning and

waiting line situations, inventory management.

Engineering economics and Economic feasibility – budget, break-even analysis, Balance sheets,

cost benefit analysis, discounted cash flow, Life cycle costing, cost control optimization

UNIT 2:

Principles and practice of project management; work breakdown structures, critical path

networks, PERT, resource charts, cost charts, S-curves, performance ratios Updating of plans -

purpose, frequency and methods of updating, common causes of time and cost overruns and

corrective measures.

UNIT 3:

Decision tree and decision analysis, construction simulation and simulation models, Appraisal of

public investment projects, techno-economics of projects project investment analysis and

decisions.

UNIT 4:

Quality control - concept of quality, quality of constructed structure, use of manuals and

checklists for quality control, role of inspection, basics of statistical quality control, ISO

standards.

Safety and health on project sites - accidents; their causes and effects, costs of accidents,

occupational health problems in construction, organizing for safety and health, ISO standards

References Books:

1. Varma, M., “Construction planning and management through system techniques:

Metropolitian Book Company , New Delhi 1983

2. Kumar Neeraj Jha, “Construction Project Management”,

3. Punmia B. C., Khandelwal K. K., “Project Planning and Control with CPM and PERT”,

Laxmi Publication Private Ltd., New Delhi, 2004

4. Shrivastva U. K., “Construction Planning and Management”, Galgotia Publications Pvt.

Ltd., New Delhi, 2010

5. Peurifoy R. J., “Construction planning, equipment and methods, McGraw Hill Book

company, New York, 2006

6. Wlest J D and Levy F K A Management gaide to PEET/CAM with CERT/PDM/DCPM

and other networks PHI – London, 1977

7. Pilcher, R. Principles of Construction Management 3rd Ed McGraw Hill, 1992

DESIGN OF BRIDGES

Subject Code: PSE011E IA Marks: 50

No. of Lecture Hours: 52 Duration of Exam: 3 Hrs

Maximum marks: 100 Assignment –02 hours/week

Credits: 04

Course outcomes:

1. Ability to use different IRC codes in the design of bridges

2. Ability to design RCC slab, T-beam, cantilever bridges and pre-stressed concrete bridge

structures by Limit State methods

UNIT 1:

Introduction: site selection for bridges, classification of bridges, review of IRC and IRS

loadings, bridge substructures: abutments, piers, wingwalls and their foundations, bearings,

expansion joints. Design of slab culvert and box culvert for different IRC loading cases

UNIT 2:

T-beam bridge design using COURBON’S method, HENDRY-JAEGER and MORICE-LITTLE

methods for IRC loading

UNIT 3:

Balanced Cantilever Bridge: Introduction and proportioning of components, Design of simply

supported portion and design of cantilever portion, design of articulation.

UNIT 4:

PSC Bridges: Introduction, proportioning of components, analysis and structural design of slab

and main girder using COURBON’s method for IRC Class AA tracked vehicle, calculation of

pre-stressing force, cable profile and calculation of stresses, design of end block and detailing of

main girder

References

1. Krishna Raju N, “Design of Bridges”, Oxford & IBH Publishing Co New Delhi, 1998

2. Ponnuswamy . S, “Bridge Engineering”, Tata McGraw Hill, 2007.

3. Raina V.K., “Concrete Bridge Practice”, Tata McGraw Hill, 2002

4. Johnson D, Victor “Essentials of Bridge Engineering”, Oxford & IBH Publishing Co New

Delhi, 2010

DESIGN OF TALL STRUCTURES

Subject Code: PSE013E IA Marks: 50

No. of Lecture Hours: 52 Duration of Exam: 3 Hrs

Maximum marks: 100 Assignment – 02 hours/week

Credits: 04

Course outcomes:

1. Students are able to understand the behavior of tall structures.

2. Able to understand the principles of design of tall structures.

3. Able to understand the concept of P-delta analysis.

4. Able to understand the different types of lateral load resisting systems

UNIT 1:

Design Criteria: Design philosophy, loading, sequential loading, and materials – high

performance concrete, fiber reinforced concrete, lightweight concrete, design mixes. Loading

and Movement: Gravity loading: Dead and live load, methods of live load reduction, Impact,

Gravity loading, Construction loads Wind loading: static and dynamic approach, Analytical and

wind tunnel experimentation method. Earthquake loading: Equivalent lateral force, model

analysis, combinations of loading, working stress design, Limit state design, Plastic design.

UNIT 2:

Behaviour of Various Structural Systems: Factors affecting growth, Height and structural form;

High rise behavior, Rigid frames, braced frames, in-filled frames, shear walls, coupled shear

walls, wall-frames, tubular, cores, Futigger – braced and hybrid mega system.

UNIT 3:

Analysis and Design: Modeling for approximate analysis, accurate analysis and reduction

techniques, analysis of building as total structural system considering overall integrity and major

subsystem interaction, analysis for member forces; drift and twist, computerized general three

dimensional analysis. Structural elements: sectional shapes, properties and resisting capacities,

design, deflection, cracking, pre-stressing, shear flow. Design for differential movement, creep

and shrinkage effects, temperature effects and fire.

UNIT 4:

Stability of Tall Buildings, overall buckling analysis of frames, wall frames, approximate methods,

second order effects of gravity of loading, P-Delta analysis, simultaneous first order and P-Delta analysis,

Transnational, Torsional instability, out of plum effects, stiffness of member in stability, effect of

foundation rotation.

References

1. Bryan Stafford Smith & Alexcoull, “Tall building structures, Analysis and Design”, John

Wiley, 1991

2. Dr. Gupta Y P – Editor, “Proceedings National Seminar on High Rise Structures - Design

and Construction practices for middle level cities”, New Age International Limited.

3. Lin T N & .Stotes Burry D, “Structural concepts and system for Architects and Engineers”,

John Wiley, 1998

4. Lynn S.Beedle, “Advances in Tall Buildings”, CBS Publishers and Distributors, 1996

5. Taranath B.S, “Structural Analysis and Design of Tall Buildings”, McGraw Hill, 1998

6. Wilf gang Schuller, “High rise building structures”, John Wiley, 1977

MASONRY STRUCTURES

Subject Code: PSE014E IA Marks: 50

No. of Lecture Hours: 40 Duration of Exam: 3 Hrs

Maximum marks: 100 Assignment – 02 hours/week

Credits: 03

Course outcomes:

1. Students will acquire the knowledge about various material types, characteristics and

properties of the materials used in the masonry structures.

2. Students will be able to design the load bearing masonry for buildings using BIS codal

provisions.

3. Students will be able to predict the effect of the masonry on the behavior of the building

subjected to earthquake forces and will be able to design earthquake resistant masonry

UNIT 1:

Introduction, Masonry units, materials and types, history of masonry, characteristics of Brick,

stone, clay block, concrete block, stabilized, mud block masonry units – strength, modulus of

elasticity and water absorption. Masonry materials – classification and properties of mortars,

selection of mortars. Strength of masonry in compression, behaviour of masonry under

compression, strength and elastic properties, influence of masonry unit and mortar

characteristics, effect of masonry unit height on compressive strength, influence of masonry

bonding patterns on strength, prediction of strength of masonry in Indian context, failure

theories of masonry under compression. Effects of slenderness and eccentricity, effect of rate of

absorption, effect of curing, effect of ageing, workmanship on compressive strength

UNIT 2:

Flexural strength and shear strength, bond between masonry unit and mortar, tests for

determining flexural, shear and bond strengths, factors affecting bond strength, effect of bond

strength on compressive strength, orthotropic strength properties of masonry in flexure, shear

strength of masonry, test procedures for evaluating flexural and shear strength. Permissible

stresses, stress reduction and shape reduction factors, increase in permissible stresses for

eccentric, vertical and lateral loads.

UNIT 3:

Design of load bearing masonry buildings: Permissible compressive stress, stress reduction and

shape reduction factors, increase in permissible stresses for eccentric, vertical and lateral loads,

permissible tensile and shear stresses, effective height of walls and columns, opening in walls,

effective length, effective thickness, slenderness ratio, eccentricity, load dispersion, arching

action, lintels; wall carrying axial load, eccentric load with different eccentricity ratios, wall with

openings, freestanding wall; design of load bearing masonry for buildings up to 3 to 8 storeys

using BIS codal provisions.

UNIT 4:

Earthquake resistant masonry buildings: Behaviour of masonry during earthquakes, concepts

and design procedure for earthquake resistant masonry, BIS codal provisions, masonry arches,

domes and vaults, components and classification of masonry arches, domes and vaults, historical

buildings, construction procedure. In-plane and out of plane behavior, behavior of masonry

walls and piers: axial and flexure behavior of masonry buildings: unreinforced masonry

buildings, importance of bands and corners and vertical reinforcement, reinforced masonry

building- cyclic loading and ductility of masonry walls, behavior of infills in RC frames, strut

action

References

1. Curtin, “Design of Reinforced and Prestressed Masonry”, Thomas Telford, 1998

2. Dayaratnam P, “Brick and Reinforced Brick Structures”, Oxford & IBH, 1997

3. Hendry A.W., “Structural masonry”, Macmillan Education Ltd., 2nd edition, 1990

4. Jagadish K S, Venkatarama Reddy B V and Nanjunda Rao K S, “Alternative Building

Materials and Technologies”, New Age International.

5. Sinha B.P & Davis S.R., “Design of Masonry structures”, E & FiN, 1996

REPAIR AND REHABILITATION OF STRUCTURES

Subject Code: PSE015E IA Marks: 50

No. of Lecture Hours: 52 Duration of Exam: 3 Hrs

Maximum marks: 100 Assignment – 02 hours/week

Credits: 04

Course outcomes:

1. Student will acquire the knowledge on different NDT techniques.

2. Identify the suitable repair method in different distress condition.

3. Able to identify the different types of distress caused in the concrete structures.

UNIT 1:

Introduction: Causes of deterioration of concrete structures, diagnostic methods & analysis, preliminary

investigations, experimental investigations using NDT, load testing, corrosion mapping and core drilling

and other instrumental methods. Quality assurance for concrete construction, strength, permeability,

thermal properties and cracking. Influence on serviceability and durability: Effects due to climate,

temperature, chemicals, wear and erosion UNIT 2:

Design and construction errors, corrosion mechanism, Effects of cover thickness and cracking, methods

of corrosion protection, corrosion inhibitors, corrosion resistant steels, coatings, cathodic

protection.

Maintenance and Repair Strategies: repair and rehabilitation, facets of maintenance, importance of

maintenance, preventive measures on various aspects, inspection, assessment procedure for

evaluating a damaged structure, causes of deterioration - testing techniques. UNIT 3:

Materials for Repair: Special concretes and mortar, concrete chemicals, special elements for

accelerated strength gain, expansive cement, polymer concrete, sulphur infiltrated concrete, ferro

cement, fiber reinforced concrete.

Techniques for Repair: Rust eliminators and polymers coating for rebar during repair, foamed concrete,

mortar and dry pack, vacuum concrete, shotcrete, epoxy injection, shoring and underpinning. UNIT 4:

Examples of Repair to Structures: Repairs to overcome low member strength, deflection,

cracking, chemical disruption, weathering wear, fire, leakage, marine exposure, engineered

demolition techniques for dilapidated structures - case studies

References

1. Allen R. T and Edwards S. C., “Repair of Concrete Structures”, Blakie and Sons, 1987

2. Denison Campbell, Allen & Harold Roper, “Concrete Structures – Materials, Maintenance

and Repair”, Longman Scientific and Technical, 1991

3. Raiker R.N., “Learning for failure from Deficiencies in Design, Construction and Service”, R&D

Center (SDCPL), 1987

4. Sidney., M. Johnson “Deterioration, Maintenance and Repair of Structures”, 1981

MATRIX METHODS OF STRUCTURAL ANALYSIS

Subject Code: PSE016E IA Marks: 50

No. of Lecture Hours: 52 Duration of Exam: 3 Hrs

Maximum marks: 100 Assignment –02 hours/week

Credits: 04

Course outcomes:

1. The students will be able to understand the fundamental concepts and modern methods

of analysis.

2. Able to apply stiffness and flexibility methods in the analysis of orthogonal and non

orthogonal skeletal structures.

3. Able to analyse grid and space frames.

4. Application of numerical techniques to solve simultaneous equations, Gauss elimination

and Cholesky methods.

UNIT 1:

Review of the basic concepts: static and kinematic indeterminacy, linear and non-linear

structural behavior, concepts of stiffness and flexibility, energy concepts, principle of minimum

potential energy and minimum complementary energy.

Flexibility method: Introduction, transformation of information from system forces to element

forces, application to trusses, continuous beams and portal frames. UNIT 2:

Stiffness method: Introduction, stiffness matrix for trusses, beams and portal frames. Assembly

of structure stiffness matrix by direct stiffness method, analysis of orthogonal and non

orthogonal skeletal structures, transformation of information from local to global axes and vice

versa UNIT 3:

Stiffness matrices for grid and beam elements in three dimensions, transformation of

displacements and forces from local to global axes, analysis of grid and space frames, basic

concepts associated with computer implementation by stiffness method.

UNIT 4:

Effects of temperature change and lack of fit, numerical techniques for simultaneous equations,

Gauss elimination and Cholesky methods and bandwidth consideration

References

1. Aslam Kassimali, “Matrix analysis of structures”, Brooks/Cole, 1999

2. Bhatt P, “Problems in structural analysis by matrix methods”, Construction press, 1981

3. Devdas Menon, “Advanced Structural Analysis”, Alpha Science International, 2009

4. Pandit G.S. and Gupta S.P., “Structural analysis: a matrix approach”, Tata McGraw Hill,

2007.

5. Rajasekaran S., “Computational Structural Mechanics”, PHI, New Dehi 2001.

6. Reddy C.S., “Basic Structural Analysis”, TMH, New Delhi 2001.

7. Weaver W. and J.H.Gere, “Matrix Analysis of Framed Structures”, Van Nastran, 1980.

ADVANCED DESIGN OF STEEL STRUCTURES

Subject code: PSE017E IA Marks: 50

No. of Lecture Hours: 52 Duration of Exam: 3Hrs

Maximum marks: 100 Assignment: 2 Hrs/week

Credits: 04

Course outcomes:

1. The students will be able to analyze different types of steel structures subjected to lateral

forces.

2. Able to analyse and design the the structures by plastic methods.

3. Able to design the different type of structures like chimney, bunker and silos etc by

employing elastic method.

4. Able to analyse the effect of temperature on the truss and lack of fit.

UNIT 1:

Plastic Methods of Analysis: Stress strain relation for steel, Formation of plastic hinges,

redistribution of stress; Section modulus, Fully plastic moment for selected cross section shapes;

Theorems of plastic collapse; Collapse load for frames; Factors affecting fully plastic moment of

a section.

Plastic Methods of Design: Plastic design of continuous beams; Trial and error method; Method

of combining mechanisms; Plastic moment distribution for design of portal frames and pitched

roof frames; Design of continuous beams.

UNIT 2:

Design of Frames for Industrial Structures : Design of frames for gravity and wind loads.

UNIT 3:

Design of Bunkers, Silos and Chimneys : Design of bunkers, silos and chimneys.

UNIT 4:

Minimum weight design : Minimum weight design; Design for strong column-weak beam and

strong beam-weak column; Theorems of minimum weight design.

Design of Light Gauge Structural Steel Sections : Design of light gauge structural steel sections

for axial, flexural and combined axial compression and flexure.

References

1. Ram Chandra, “Design of Steel Structures”, Vol. II, Standard Book House, New Delhi,

2. Neal, B.G., “The Plastic Methods of Structural Analysis”, 2ed., Chapman & Hall, London,

1963.

3. Baker, J.F., Horne, M.R. and Heyman, J., “The Steel Skeleton”, Vol. II – “Plastic Behavior

and Design”, ELBS & Cambridge University Press, London, 1961.

NUMERICAL METHODS FOR CIVIL ENGINEERS

Subject Code: PGT018E IA Marks: 50

No. of Lecture Hours: 52 Duration of Exam: 3 Hrs

Examination of Marks: 100 Assignment – hours/week:02

Credits: 03

Course outcomes:

1. The students will be able to apply the solution of linear system of equations to civil

engineering problems: Construction planning, slope deflection method applied to beams,

frames and truss analysis.

2. Able to apply numerical integration for solving simple beam problems and Application

of Finite difference technique in structural mechanics.

3. Able to apply New-Mark’s method for computation of slopes and deflections in statically

determinate beams.

4. Able to develop algorithm and application of solution of ordinary differential equation to

civil engineering problems by Euler’s method and Runge Kutta 4th order method.

UNIT 1:

Introduction: Historical development of Numerical techniques, role in investigations, research

and design in the field of civil engineering.

Development of algorithm/ flow charts for following methods for solution of linear

Simultaneous equation: a) Gaussian elimination method b) Gauss-Jordan matrix inversion

method c) Gauss-Siedel method d) Factorization method

Application of solution of linear system of equations to civil engineering problems:

Construction planning, slope deflection method applied to beams, frames and truss analysis.

UNIT 2:

Application of root finding to civil engineering problems: Development of algorithm for

Bisection method and Newton-Raphson method and its applications for solution of non linear

algebraic and transcendental equations from problems in hydraulics, irrigation engineering,

structural engineering and environmental engineering.

Application of numerical integration for solving simple beam problems: Development of

algorithm for Trapezoidal rule and Simpson’s one third rule and its application for computation

of area of BMD drawn for statically determinate beams.

UNIT 3:

New-Mark’s method for computation of slopes and deflections in statically determinate beams.

Development of algorithm and application of solution of ordinary differential equation to civil

engineering problems by Euler’s method and Runge Kutta 4th order method

UNIT 4:

Application of finite difference technique in structural mechanics:

i. Introduction, expression of derivatives by finite difference: backward differences,

forward differences and central differences.

ii. Application of finite difference method for analysis of statically determinate

indeterminate beams

Application of Finite difference technique in structural mechanics (Contd..): Buckling of

columns and Beams on elastic foundation.

Reference Books;

1. Chapra S.C. & Canale R.P., Numerical Methods for Engineers, McGraw Hill, 1990.

2. Krishna Raju N, Muthu K.U., Numerical methods in Engineering Problem, McMillan

Indian Limited, 1990.

3. Iqbal H.Khan, Q. Hassan, Numerical methods for Engineers and Scientists, Galgotia,

New Delhi, 1997.

4. Numerical methods in Computer Programs in C ++” - Pallab Ghosh : Prentice Hall of

India Private Limited, New Delhi, 2006.

5. Numerical methods for engineers using MATLAB and C – I Edition SCHILLING “

Thomson Publications”

STRUCTURAL DESIGN OF FOUNDATIONS

Subject Code: PSE019E IA Marks: 50

No. of Lecture Hours: 52 Duration of Exam: 3 Hrs

Examination of Marks: 100 Assignment – hours/week:02

Credits: 04

Course outcomes:

1. Students will acquire the knowledge about the principles of designing foundations.

2. Able to do designing and detailing the shallow foundations according to codal

provisions.

3. Able to design foundations for retaining walls, piles, pile group, caissons.

4. Able to do designing and detailing of the foundations for specil structures like chimneys,

power plants and towers.

UNIT: 1 Introduction to Engineering Design: Concepts, Principles and Applications.

Fundamentals of Geotechnical and Structural Design: Concepts and Principles.

UNIT: 2

Introduction to RC Design - Codal provisions: A review and A few examples.

Shallow Foundations: Geotechnical and Structural Design of Individual footings, Combined

footings, Rafts, Ring foundations, etc. Detailing, Examples and Case Studies. Beams and Plates

on Elastic Foundation:

UNIT: 3

Deep Foundations: Geotechnical and Structural Design of Piles and Pile groups, Piers and

Caissons. Detailing, Examples and Case Studies.

Foundations for Retaining Structures: Examples and Case Studies.

UNIT: 4

Special Foundations: Towers, Chimneys, High-Rise Buildings, Power Plants, etc.

Earthquake Resistant Design of Foundations – A few Examples and Case Studies. Usage of

Softwares.

References

1. Coduto, D. P. (2000). Foundation Design: Principles and Practices, Prentice-Hall, New

Jersey.

2. Peck, R. B., Hanson, W. E. and Thornburn, T. H. (1974). Foundation Engineering, John

Wiley and Sons, New York.

3. Bowles, J. E. (1996). Foundation Analysis and Design, McGraw-Hill, New York

4. Hemsley, J. A. (1998). Elastic Analysis of Raft Foundations, Thomas Telford, London.

5. Hemsley, J. A. (Ed.), (2000). Design Applications of Raft Foundations, Thomas Telford,

London.

6. Murthy, V. N. S. (2007). Advanced Foundation Engineering, CBS Publishers and

Distributors, New Delhi.

7. Poulos, H. G. and Davis, E. H. (1980). Pile Foundation Analysis and Design, John Wiley

and Sons, New York.

8. Poulos, H. G. and Davis, E. H. (1974). Elastic Solutions for Soil and Rock Mechanics, John

Wiley and Sons, New York.

9. Selvadurai, A. P. S. (1979). Elastic Analysis of Soil-Foundation Interaction, Elsevier,

Amsterdam.

10. Prakash, S. and Puri, V. K. (1988). Foundation for Machines Analysis and Design, John

Wiley and Sons, New York.

11. Tomlinson, M. J. and Woodward, J. (2007). Pile Design and Construction Practice,

Taylor and Francis, London.

12. Fleming, K., Weltman, A., Randolph, M. and Elson, K. (2009). Piling Engineering,

Taylor and Francis, London.

13. Prakash, S. and Sharma, H. D. (1990). Pile Foundations in Engineering Practice, John

Wiley and Sons, New York.

14. Wight, J. K. and MacGregor, J. G. (2008). Reinforced Concrete Mechanics and Design,

Prentice-Hall, New Jersey.

15. Nilson, A. H., Darwin, D. and Dolan, C. W. (2004). Design of Concrete Structures,

McGraw-Hill, New York.

16. McCormac, J. C. and Brown, R. (2008). Design of Reinforced Concrete, John Wiley and

Sons, New York.

17. Reynolds, C. E., Steedman, J. C. and Threlfall, A. J. (2008). Reynolds’s Reinforced

Concrete Designer’s Handbook, Taylor and Francis, London.

18. Day, D. W. (2010). Foundation Engineering Handbook, McGraw-Hill, New York.

19. Wang, C.-K., Salmon, C. G. and Pincheira, J. A. (2006). Reinforced Concrete Design,

John Wiley and Sons, New York.

20. Fang, H.-Y. (1990). Foundation Engineering Handbook, Kluwer Academic, Dordrecht.

DESIGN OF PRECAST AND COMPOSITE STRUCTURES

Subject code: PSE020E IA Marks: 50

No. of Lecture Hours: 40 Duration of Exam: 3Hrs

Maximum marks: 100 Assignment: 2 Hrs/week

Credits: 03

Course Outcomes:

1. Understand the concepts and techniques of precast construction and select or design

precast elements suitable for project specific requirements

2. Design precast systems to ensure integrity and safety of the structure and to avoid

progressive collapse and Design composite floors and beam elements

UNIT 1:

Concepts , components, Structural Systems and Design of precast concrete floors Need and

types of precast construction, Modular coordination, Precast elements- Floor, Beams, Columns

and walls. Structural systems and connections

Design of precast Concrete Floors: Theoretical and Design Examples of Hollow core slabs,.

Precast Concrete Planks, floor with composite toppings with and without props.

UNIT 2:

Design of precast reinforced and prestressed concrete beams. Theoretical and Design Examples

of ITB – Full section precast, Semi Precast, propped and unpropped conditions. Design of RC

Nibs

UNIT 3:

Design of precast concrete columns and walls, design of braced and unbraced columns with

corbels subjected to pattern and full loading. Design of Corbels Design of RC walls subjected to

Vertical, Horizontal loads and moments, Design of vertical ties and horizontal joints.

Design of Precast Connections and Structural Integrity Beam bearing, Beam half Joint, Steel

Inserts, Socket Connection, Structural integrity, Avoidance of progressive collapse, Design of

Structural Ties

UNIT 4:

Design of Steel Concrete Composite Floors and Beams, Composite Floors: Profiled Sheeting

with concrete topping, Design method, Bending and Shear Resistance of Composite Slabs,

Serviceability Criteria, Design Example

Composite Beams: Elastic Behaviour, Ultimate Load behavior of Composite beams, Stresses

and deflection in service and vibration, Design Example of Simply Supported beams.

References

1. Hass A.M. – Precast Concrete – Design and applications Applied Science, 1983.

2. David Sheppard – “Plant cast, Precast and Prestressed concrete – McGraw Hill; 1989

3. NBC – 2005 ( Part I to Part VII) BIS Publications, New Delhi, IS 15916- 2011, IS 11447,

IS6061 – I and III

4. R.P.Johnson: Composite Structure of Steel and Concrete (Volume 1), Blackwell Scientific

Publication (Second Edition), U.K., 1994.

5. IS: 11384-1985, Code of Practice for Composite Construction in Structural Steel and

Concrete.

6. INSDAG Teaching Resource Chapter 21 to 27: www.steel-insdag.org

DESIGN STUDIO

Subject Code: PSE303D CIE Marks: 50

SEE Marks: 100 Contact Hours – hours/week:02

Credits: 02

Planning, Analysis, Design, Detailing and Estimation of any Residential/Commercial/Industrial

Structure using available Software Package.

Complete report to be submitted at the end of the semester. CIE and SEE are evaluated by the

committee.