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2019-20 M.TECH 1st SEM M Tech Construction Technology (2019-21 BATCH)

SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING PROGRAM : M.TECH – Construction Technology ACADMIC YEAR - 2019-2020 SEMESTER – I DEFINATION OF ONE CREDIT :

1. Lecture (L): 1 hour / week / semester, 2. Practical (P): 2 hour / week / semester3. Tutorial(T): 2

hour / week / semester

TEACHING SCHEME

Course

Code Course Name

Teaching Hours

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cours

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Remar

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Lectu

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Tutor

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Practi

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RM103 Research Methodology or

Teaching and IPR 3 0 0

- 3 N Y N

CN112 Safety Practices in

Construction 3 0 0

3 3 N Y N

CN113 Advanced Construction

Materials 3 2 0

3 4 N Y N

CN114 Construction Equipment and

Methods 3 2 0

3 4 N Y Y

CN119 Environment Engineering &

Management 3 0 0

3

3 N Y N

(New

Cours

e

Elective-I 3 0 0 3 3 N Y N

Elective-II 3 0 0 3 3 N Y N

Total Hours 21 4 0 23

Total Teaching

Hours=25

Elective –I

CN115 Highway Construction And Maintenance.

CN116 Theory of Plate and Shell

Elective –II

CN117 Numerical Methods & its application in Civil Engineering.

CN118 Finance and Business Management

CN120 Remote Sensing and GIS application in Construction (New

Course )

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Course Title RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND IPR

Course Code RM103

Course Credit

Lecture : 03

Practical : 00

Tutorial : 00

Total : 03

Course Learning Outcomes

At the end of the course, students will be able to:

Understand research problem formulation.

Analyze research related information

Follow research ethics

Understand that today’s world is controlled by Computer, Information Technology, but

tomorrow world will be ruled by ideas, concept, and creativity.

Understanding that when IPR would take such important place in growth of individuals &

nation, it is needless to emphasis the need of information about Intellectual Property Right to

be promoted among students in general & engineering in particular.

Understand that IPR protection provides an incentive to inventors for further research work

and investment in R & D, which leads to creation of new and better products, and in turn brings

about, economic growth and social benefits.

Detailed Syllabus

Sr.

No. Name of chapter & Details

Hours

Allotted

Section - I

1

Unit 1:

Meaning of research problem, Sources of research problem, Criteria Characteristics

of a good research problem, Errors in selecting a research problem, Scope and

objectives of research problem.

Approaches of investigation of solutions for research problem, data collection,

analysis, interpretation, Necessary instrumentations

7

2 Unit 2:

Effective literature studies approach, analysis Plagiarism, Research ethics 5

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Instructional Method and Pedagogy:

Lectures will be conducted with the aid of multi-media projector, black board Transparencies

etc.

Assignments and Exercise will be given to the students for each unit/topic and will be

evaluated at regular interval.

Surprise tests/Quizzes/Seminar/Tutorials will be conducted.

Reference Books/Text book:

1. Stuart Melville and Wayne Goddard, “Research methodology: an introduction for science &

engineering students’

2. Wayne Goddard and Stuart Melville, “Research Methodology: An Introduction” Ranjit

Kumar, 2nd Edition, “Research Methodology: A Step by Step Guide for beginners”

3. Halbert, “Resisting Intellectual Property”, Taylor & Francis Ltd ,2007.

4. Mayall, “Industrial Design”, McGraw Hill, 1992.

5. Niebel, “Product Design”, McGraw Hill, 1974.

6. Asimov, “Introduction to Design”, Prentice Hall, 1962.

7. Robert P. Merges, Peter S. Menell, Mark A. Lemley, “Intellectual Property in New

Technological Age”, 2016.

8. T. Ramappa, “Intellectual Property Rights Under WTO”, S. Chand, 2008

3

Unit 3:

Effective technical writing, how to write report, Paper Developing a Research

Proposal, Format of research proposal, a presentation and assessment by a review

committee

9

Total 21

Section – II

5

Unit 4:

Nature of Intellectual Property: Patents, Designs, Trade and Copyright. Process of

Patenting and Development: technological research, innovation, patenting,

development. International Scenario: International cooperation on Intellectual

Property. Procedure for grants of patents, Patenting under PCT

8

6

Unit 5:

Patent Rights: Scope of Patent Rights. Licensing and transfer of technology. Patent

information and databases. Geographical Indications 5

7

Unit 6:

New Developments in IPR: Administration of Patent System. New developments in

IPR; IPR of Biological Systems, Computer Software etc. Traditional knowledge

Case Studies, IPR and IITs

8

Total 21

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Course Title SAFETY PRACTICES IN CONSTRUCTION

Course Code CN112

Course Credit

Theory :03

Practical :00

Tutorial :00

Credits :03

Course Learning Outcomes:

After Successful completion of the above course, students will be able to:

Explain the safety management and its measures

Illustrate how the safety programs works and maintaining the record.

Analyze the causes of accidents are prevention.

Identify the various safety tools used on construction sites

Detailed Syllabus

Sr.

No. Name of chapter & details

Hours

Allotted

SECTION-I

1. Construction accidents - Construction Safety Management: Importance - causes of

accident, safety measures- Environmental issues in construction-Construction

industry related laws. Human factors in safety – legal and financial aspects of

accidents in construction – occupational and safety hazard assessment.

07

2. Safety Programs - Construction Safety - Elements of an Effective Safety Programs

- Job-site assessment - Safety Meetings -Safety Incentives. Contractual Obligations

- Safety in construction contracts- Substance Abuse - safety Record Keeping.

07

3. Safety Culture - Safe Workers- Safety and First Line Supervisors - Safety and

Middle Managers - Top Management Practices, Company Activities and Safety -

Safety Personnel - Sub-contractual Obligation - Project Coordination and Safety

Procedures -Workers Compensation.

07

Total 21

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SECTION-II

4. Accident prevention-cost of accidents-Safety and productivity-safety provision in

the factories act-accident reporting investigation and statistics-total loss control and

damage control-Safety sampling- safety audit - critical incident technique- safety

equipment -planning and site preparation- safety system of storing construction

materials-Excavation - blasting- timbering-scaffolding- safe use of ladders- safety

in welding.

Introduction to Safety Construction guidelines

11

5. Safety in hand tools- Safety in grinding- Hoisting apparatus and conveyors- Safety

in the use of mobile cranes-Manual handling-Safety in demolition work- Trusses,

girders and beams- First- aid- Fire hazards and preventing methods-Interesting

experiences at the construction site against the fire accidents.

10

Total 21

Instructional method and Pedagogy:

Understand and Analyze and evaluate the application of Safety Practices in

Construction.

Reference Books:

1. Jimmy W. Hinze, Construction Safety, Prentice Hall Inc., 1997

2. Richard J. Coble, Jimmie Hinze and Theo C. Haupt, Construction Safety and Health Management, Prentice

Hall Inc., 2001.

3. Hand Book on Construction Safety Practices, SP:70, BIS, 2001.

Additional Resources

http://www.constructconnect.com/blog/construction-safety/10-construction-site-safety-tips/

http://nptel.ac.in/courses/105103093/21

http://www.constructconnect.com/blog/construction-safety/10-construction-site-safety-tips/

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Course Title Advanced Construction Materials

Course Code CN113

Course Credit

Theory :03

Practical :00

Tutorial :02

Credits :04


Demonstrate fundamental knowledge of the properties of construction materials and apply

this knowledge to predict the behavior of construction materials in application.

Interpret and apply Australian Standard test methods for the testing of construction materials.

Evaluate the effect of the environment on service life performance, properties and failure

modes of construction materials.

Select the most appropriate construction materials to meet prescriptive and performance-

based requirements.

Detailed Syllabus

Sr.


Hours

Allotted

SECTION-I

1. Classifications of Construction Materials. Consideration of physical, Mechanical, thermo-

physical Properties, characteristics behavior under stress, selection criteria for construction

materials, green building materials, waste products, reuse and recycling. 07

2. Materials for making Mortar and concrete: Lime manufacture, properties,

hardening of lime, and types of lime, lime concrete uses, cement, aggregates, water,

characteristics, properties and uses of Pozzolana materials, Types of mortars,

special mortars, properties and applications, admixtures.

Introduction to Different types of Nano Materials and their applications.

08

3. Ceramic Materials: Classification, Refractory’s, glass, glass wool, mechanical,

thermal and electrical properties, fire resistance materials, Uses and application. 06

Total 21

SECTION-II

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4. Polymeric Materials: Polymerization mechanism and depolymerisation, Rubber

and plastics, properties, effect of temperature on mechanical properties. Uses and

application. 8

5. Types of structural steels, special steel, alloy steel, stainless steel, light gauge steel,

Corrosion of concrete in various environments. Corrosion of reinforcing steel.

Electro-chemical process, measures of protection. Ferro-cement, material and

properties. Polymers in Civil Engineering Polymers, fibers and composites, Fiber

reinforced plastic in sandwich panels, modeling. Architectural use and aesthetics of

composites. Adhesives and sealants. Structural elastomeric bearings and resilient

seating. Moisture barriers, Polymer foams and polymers in Building Physics.

Polymer concrete composites.

09

6 Introduction to reuse of concrete and reclaimed concrete. 04

Total 21


Understand analyze and evaluate the use of materials in advanced construction

work.

Reference Books:

1. Engineering Materials, Rangawala S.C., Chortor Publications

2. Building Materials, S.K. Duggal, New Age International Publications.

3. Building Materials Technology Structural Performance & Environmental Impact, Bruntley L.R,

McGraw Hill Inc

4. Construction Technology, Vol I - IV, R Chudley, Longman Group Construction Ltd.


NPTEL lecture series

Dr B Bhattacharya IITD http://nptel.ac.in/courses/105102088/1

http://nptel.ac.in/courses/105102088/1

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Course Title Construction Equipment & Methods

Course Code CN114

Course Credit

Theory :03

Practical :00

Tutorial :02

Credits :04


Analyze the factors affecting selection of equipment’s and

Identify different earthmoving equipment’s and their suitability for different works.

Explain different terminologies involved in ready mix concrete.

Analyze various advance formwork methods and underwater construction.

Explain advance construction techniques used for bridge, airfield, pavement etc.

Detailed Syllabus

Sr.


Hours

Allotted

SECTION-I

1. Factors affecting selection of equipment and methods - Technical and economic;

Construction engineering fundamentals; Analysis of production on outputs and

costs.

09

2. Methods and equipment for Earthmoving, Lifting and erection, Material transport,

Pile driving, Dewatering. 06

3. Concrete construction - batching, mixing, transport, placement, finishing,

formwork, scaffolding; Steel construction - fabrication and erection. 06

Total 21

SECTION-II

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4. Various construction techniques like slip form method, sliding formwork method,

lift slab method, under water construction techniques including Tremie method,

segmental construction, launching girder system, high rise construction techniques,

use of smart technologies and sensors.

10

5. Bridge construction techniques, air field & pavement construction techniques, mass

concrete construction for irrigation & hydraulic structures, pile cap, well sinking &

jack down method, erection of plate & shell structures, large span shell roof

construction.

11

Total 21


Understand analyze and evaluate the use of modern equipments and methodology

in construction work.

Reference Books:

1. Construction planning, Equipments and methods. R.L.Peurify, TMH, 1996

2. Construction Equipment and its Planning and Applications”, Mahesh Varma, Metropolitan Book

Co.(P) Ltd., New Delhi. India.

3. Construction Machinery and Equipment in India”. (A compilation of articles Published in Civil

Engineering and Construction Review) Published by Civil Engineering and Construction

Review,New Delhi, 1991


NPTEL by Dr. Srinivasan Chandrasekaran, Department of Ocean Engineering, IIT Madras.

For more details on NPTEL visit http://nptel.iitm.ac.in

http://nptel.iitm.ac.in/

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Course Title Environment Engineering & Management

Course Code CN119

Course Credit

Theory :03

Practical :00

Tutorial :00

Credits :03



Explain environment policy and regulation in relation to construction industry

Analyse Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA)

Understand the principle of sustainable development and Life cycle assessment

Explain the design of hazardous waste storage facilities.

Detailed Syllabus

Sr.


Hours

Allotted

SECTION-I

1. Environmental Policy & Legislation

Water (prevention and control of pollution) act 1974 as amended unto 1988, Water

(Prevention and control of pollution) rules 1975 , Water (Prevention and control of

pollution) (Procedures for Transaction of Business) rules 1975., Air (Prevention

and control of pollution) act, 1981 as amended by amendment act, 1987, Air

(Prevention and control of Pollution) rules, 1982.

Public liability insurance act, 1991, Public Liability insurance rules, 1991,

Municipal solid waste act/rule 2000, Biomedical waste act/rule-2004.

07

2. Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) – Environmental Impact Statement (EIS)

– Environmental Risk Assessment (ERA) – Legal and Regulatory aspects in India –

Types and limitations of EIA – Terms of Reference in EIA. Issues of EIA –

National – crosssectoral – social and cultural.

07

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3. EIA notification by Ministry of Environment and Forest (Govt. of India):

Provisions in the EIA notification, Categorization of Industries for seeking

environmental clearance from concerned authorities, procedure for environmental

clearance, procedure for conducting environmental impact assessment report, Rapid

and Comprehensive EIA, general structure of EIA document, Environmental

management plan, post environmental monitoring. Case studies in EIA

07

Total 21

SECTION-II

4. Principles of Sustainable Development:

History and emergence of the concept of Sustainable Development – Definitions –

Environmental issues and crisis – Resource degradation – greenhouse gases –

desertification – social insecurity – Industrialization – Globalization and

Environment.

06

5. Elements of LCA-Life Cycle Costing -Eco Labelling-Design for the Environment-

International Environmental Standards-ISO 14001-Enironmental audit. 10

6. Hazardous waste treatment and Design:

Hazardous waste treatment technologies - Design and operation of facilities for

physical, chemical and thermal treatment of hazardous waste – Solidification,

chemical fixation and encapsulation, incineration. Hazardous waste landfills: Site

selection, design and operation – remediation of hazardous waste disposal sites.

Total 21

Term Work: Term work shall be based on the above mentioned course content.


1. Lectures will be conducted with the aid of multi-media projector, black board, OHP etc.

2. Assignments based on course content will be given to the students at the end of each

unit/topic and will be evaluated at regular interval.

3. Surprise tests/Quizzes/Seminar/Tutorials will be conducted.

4. The course includes tutorials, where students have an opportunity to build an appreciation

for the concepts being taught in lectures.

Reference Books:

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1. Pollution Control Acts, rules and notifications issuedby CPCB [Ministry of and

Environment and forest, Govermentof India],Paryavaran Bhawan, CGO Complex,

New Delhi-110003.

2. Jacobson, M.Z. “Atmospheric Pollution: History, Science and Regulation”, Cambridge

University Press.

3. Kirkby, J., O’ Keefe, P. and Timberlake, Sustainable Development, Earthscan

Publication, London,1996

4. Canter R.L., Environmental Impact Assessment, Mc Graw Hill International Edition,

1997. 5. Paul L Bishop,"Pollution Prevention Fundamental and Practice", McGraw-Hill

International, 2000.

Additional Reference:

1. http://www.cidc.in/new/articles6.html

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Course Title HIGHWAY CONSTRUCTION AND MAINTENANCE

Course Code CN115

Course Credit

Theory :03

Practical :00

Tutorial :00

Credits :03


Understand the components of pavement layers.

Understand the importance of highway drainage and design of drain.

Understand importance of highway construction equipment and their usage charges.

Understand the concepts involved in highway maintenance.

Detailed Syllabus

Sr.


Hours

Allotted

SECTION-I

1. Components of road and pavement structure including sub grade, drainage system,

functions, requirements and sequence of construction operations.

Drainage – Assessment of drainage requirements for the road and design of various

components, drainage materials, Construction of surface and subsurface drainage system

and design of filter materials for roads. Drainage of urban roads, problems.

06

2. Plants and equipment for production of materials - crushers, mixers, bituminous mixing

plants, cement concrete mixers – various types, advantages and choice.

Road construction equipment – different types of excavators, graders, soil compactors /

rollers, pavers and other equipment for construction of different pavement layers – their

uses and choice Problem on equipment usage charges.

07

3. General Aspects: Quality assurance, statistical approach, quality system for road

construction. Safety aspects during road construction and maintenance works. Installation

of various traffic safety devices and information system, Principle of construction

planning, application of CPM and PERT (Problems not included), Introduction to HDM4

Software, Detailed Project Report-Components Preparation and Economic Evaluation.

Environmental Impact Assessment.

08

Total 21

SECTION-II

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4. Road maintenance works – day to day and periodic maintenance works of various

components of road works and road furniture. Preventive maintenance of road drainage

system, pavements and other components of road. Preparation of existing pavement –

patching, profile correction, Special measures to deal with reflection cracks in pavement

layers, slipperiness of surface, etc. Requirements for rehabilitation, recycling and re-

construction.

8

5. Different types of granular base course – WMM, CRM, WBM, specifications,

construction method and quality control tests. Different types of bituminous layers for

binder and surface courses, their specifications (as per IRC and MORTH), construction

method and quality control tests. Special structural courses like stone matrix asphalt and

mastic asphalt and construction of porous asphalt.

Special problems in construction & maintenance of hill roads, land slide, causes,

investigation, and preventive and remedial measures, protection of embankment and cut

slopes.

13

Total 21

instructional method and Pedagogy:

Understand, analyze and evaluate the use of Highway construction and maintenance.

References :1. Peurifoy, R.L., and Clifford, JS “Construction Planning Equipment and Method”-

McGraw Hill Book Co. Inc.

2. Sharma S.C., “Construction Equipment and its Management”- Khanna Publishers

3. Freddy L Roberts, Prithvi S Kandhal et al, “Hot Mix Asphalt Materials, mixture design and

construction”- (2nd Edition), National Asphalt Pavement Association Research and Education

Foundation, Maryland, USA

4. National Asphalt Pavement Association “Hot Mix Asphalt Paving Hand book”- 5100 Forbes

Boulevard, Lanhm, Mary Land, USA

5. “Hand Book on Cement Concrete Roads”- Cement Manufacturers Association, New Delhi

6. MoRTH “Specifications for Roads and Bridge Works”- 2001,fourth revision, Indian Roads

Congress

7. MoRTH “Manual for Construction and Supervision of Bituminous Works”- 2001, Indian Roads

Congress

8. MoRTH “Manual for Maintenance of Roads”- 1989, Indian Roads Congress

9. IRC: 42-1994, IRC:15-2002, IRC SP :11-1988, , 55-2001, 57-2001,58-2001, IRC 19-1977, 27-

1967, 29-1988, 34-1970, 36-1970,48-1972,61-1976, 63-1976, 68-1976, 81-1997,82-1982, 84-

1983,93-1985, 94-1986, 95-1987, 98-1997, 105-1988.


http://nptel.ac.in/courses/105103093/



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Course Title Theory of Plate and Shell

Course Code CN116

Course Credit

Theory :03

Practical :00

Tutorial :00

Credits :02



Understand the principles of Analysis and Design for curved surfaces

Design and develop analytical skills of plates and shells.

Summarize the performance of shells

Understand the concepts of energy principle

Detailed Syllabus

Sr.


Hours

Allotted

SECTION-I

1. Introduction

Introduction to plate theory, Small deflection of laterally loaded thin rectangular

plates for pure bending. Navier’s and Levy’s solution for various lateral loading

and boundary conditions (No derivation), Numerical examples

08

2. Energy Methods

Energy methods for rectangular and circular plates with clamped edges subjected

to symmetric loadings 06

3 Curved Surfaces

Introduction to curved surfaces and classification of shells, Membrane theory of

spherical shells, cylindrical shells, hyperbolic paraboloids, elliptic paraboloid and

conoids

07

Total 21

SECTION-II

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4. Shells

Axially symmetric bending of shells of revolution, Closed cylindrical shells, water

tanks, spherical shells and Geckler’s approximation. Bending theory of doubly

curved shallow shells

08

5. Folded plates

Types- Structural Behavior of folded plates - Equation of three shears –

Application Whitney’s method of analysis 06

6. Design

Design and detailing of folded plates with numerical examples Design and

Detailing of simple shell problems – spherical domes, water tanks, barrel vaults and

hyperbolic paraboloid roofs.

07

Total 21


5. Lectures will be conducted with the aid of multi-media projector, black board, OHP etc.

6. Assignments based on course content will be given to the students at the end of each


7. Surprise tests/Quizzes/Seminar/Tutorials will be conducted.

The course includes tutorials, where students have an opportunity to build an appreciation for

the concepts being taught in lectures.

Reference Books:

1. Rudolph Szilard, Theory and Analysis of Plates, Prentice Hall, New Jercy 1986.

2. Timoshenko S.P and Woinowsky Krieger, Theory of Plates and Shells, McGraw Hill, 1984.

3. G. S. Ramaswamy, “Design and Construction of Concrete Shell Roofs”, CBS Publishers. 2005.

4. J N Reddy, Theory and Analysis of Elastic Plates and Shells, CRC Press, 2007.

5. K Chandra Shehara, Theory of Plates, University Press, Hyderabad, 2001.

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Course Title Numerical Methods &its application in Civil Engineering

Course Code CN117

Course Credit

Theory :03

Practical :00

Tutorial :00

Credits :03


Apply numerical software

Application for transformation methods Solution.

Application of harmonic functions

Detailed Syllabus

Sr.


Hours

Allotted

SECTION-I

1. Solution of non – linear algebraic equations, , numerical solutions of ordinary

differential equations and partial differential equations, its applications to structural

engineering problems. Solution of Eigen value problems, iterative methods &

transformation methods. Use of software for transformation methods. Computer

oriented algorithms.

12

2. Correlation and regression, Principles of least squares, Euler’s equation -Functional

dependant on first and higher order derivatives. 09

Total 21

SECTION-II

3. Laplace transform methods, Laplace equation -Properties of harmonic functions –

Fourier transform methods for Laplace equation. 09

4. Application: Excel spread sheets for the design of (1) Structural elements like slabs,

beams, columns, isolated, combined and raft footings, steel connections and

members etc. Software Usage: Modelling, analysis and design using professional

software like STAAD, STRAP, STRUDS, RISA 3D as Group exercise.

12

Total 21

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Lectures will be conducted with the aid of multi-media projector, black board, OHP etc.

Assignments based on course content will be given to the students at the end of each



The course includes tutorials, where students have an opportunity to build an appreciation


Reference Books:

1. Jimmy W. Hinze, Construction Safety, Prentice Hall Inc., 1997

2. Richard J. Coble, Jimmie Hinze and Theo C. Haupt, Construction Safety and Health Management,

Prentice Hall Inc., 2001.

3. Hand Book on Construction Safety Practices, SP:70, BIS, 2001.

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Course Title Financial & Business Management

Course Code CN118

Course Credit

Theory :03

Practical :00

Tutorial :00

Credits :03


By the end of the program students will be able to:

Demonstrate a general knowledge framework and understanding of key functions in

management as applied in practice;

Obtain through electives in-depth knowledge and understanding in more specific

management related areas;

Identify and appreciate the ethical issues in management decision areas;

Obtain an understanding of how to undertake qualitative and quantitative research and apply

this knowledge in the context of a major independent work (e.g. final dissertation).

Learn about calculation of budget and different types of cost related with construction

Study various legal aspects of accounting

Obtain thorough knowledge about sigma theory, TQM and business forecasting and various

pricing and promotion strategies

Detailed Syllabus

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Hours

Allotted

SECTION-I

1. Principles of management and Personnel management: Economic environment of

business, Introduction to managerial economics, ; Role of a Manager: Tasks and

responsibilities of a professional manager, Human Resource development systems

Organization structure & design, manpower planning Processes Managerial skills

and Management Systems, SWOT Analysis.

10

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2. Value engineering and quality assurance, marketing planning & organization,

marketing research & Marketing strategies, determinants of consumer behavior,

Models of consumer behavior, Pricing & promotion strategies., Business

forecasting, Total quality Management (TQM), Six sigma theory.

11

Total 21

SECTION-II

3. Financial Management; Meaning and Scope, Economics and Scope, Supply and

Demand Mechanism, analysis and forecasting. Balance sheet, profit & loss

account, fund flow statement; Production and Cost theory, analysis. Pricing;

objectives, determinants, absorption, marginal costing. Financial analysis,

Decisions. Capital Budgeting, budgetary control, standard costing and variance,

investment appraisal.

11

4. Construction Finance: Accounting information and application, Financial versus

economic evaluation, financial statements and project appraisal, taxation and

inflation, risk and uncertainty, Turnkey activities; finance and working capital,

depreciation; cost control, performance budgeting, equipment rentals, work pricing,

cost elements of contracts, letters of credit, financing plans, multiple sources of

finance. Escalation, cost progress reporting. Legal aspects.

10

Total 21


Lectures will be conducted with the aid of multi-media projector, black board, OHP etc.

Assignments based on course content will be given to the students at the end of each



The course includes tutorials, where students have an opportunity to build an appreciation


Reference Books:

1. Peterson, H.C., Lewis, W.C. Managerial Economics, Prentice Hall of India Pvt. Ltd., 2001.

2. Parkin, M. & Bade R., Modern Macroeconomics 4th Edition, Prentice Hall, 1996

3. Edwards, John et.al., 1983 Manpower planning, John Wiley: New York .

4. Anthony, R.N. Govindrajan, V., Irwin, Management control systems, McGraw Hill 10th Edition,

2000.

5. Werther & Davis, Human Resources & Personnel Management, McGraw Hill, 1996

6. Baumel, W.J., A.S. Blinder and W.M. Scarth, Economics: Principles and policy, Academic Press

Canada, Tornoto, 1985.


NPTEL lecture series by IIT- Guwahati- http://nptel.ac.in/courses/105103023/39

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