VII Semester

Quantity Survey and Contract Management

Course Code: 21CV71 CIE Marks 50
Teaching Hours/Week (L:T:P: S) 2:2:0:0 SEE Marks 50
Total Hours of Pedagogy 40 Total Marks 100
Credits 3 Exam Hours 3
Course objectives:To assist students to
 Understand the need for different type of estimate based on project/client specific
requirement.
 Understand and interpret the construction drawings and prepare the quantity estimates of
building and other common item of works/projects.
 Be able to apply mathematical principles to estimate the earthwork quantities for construction,
earthen embankments, canals etc.
 Understand the need for and author the required general, detailed specifications/method
statement for various civil engineering activities.
 Generate a justifiable rate for a civil engineering work by analysing various cost involvement.
 Understand, apply and create the tender and contract document
Teaching-Learning Process (General Instructions)
These are sample Strategies, which teacher can use to accelerate the attainment of the various course outcomes.
1. Chalk & Talk
2. Demonstration using relevant models / drawings
3. Assignment to measure, draw and estimate of an existing civil engineering entity
4. Demonstration of 3-D modelsof Civil Engineering Entities, PPT Presentations
5. Site Visits, Expert Lectures
6. You Tube Channel – Dr A P J Abdul Kalam University, Uttar Pradesh.

Module-1
Estimation: Type of estimates, Understanding the enclosures of an estimate, General terminology,
units of measurement, Preparation of abstract, approximate methods of estimating buildings, cost of
materials and recommended labour coefficients. Building Estimate: Methods of taking out
quantities and cost (center line method & long and short wall method). Preparation of detailed and
abstract estimates for– Buildings – Masonry structures, framed structures. flat, slopped RCC roofs
with all building components. Culverts (includes box culvert, pipe culvert and RC slab culverts)
manhole and septic tank.
Teaching- 1. Chalk & Talk
Learning 2. Demonstration using relevant models / drawings
Process 3. Demonstration of 3-D modelsof Civil Engineering Entities, PPT Presentations
Module-2
Estimation of flat, slopped RCC roofs, steel truss. Culverts (including box culvert, pipe culvert and
RC slab culverts) manhole and septic tank. Measurement of Earth Work for Roads: Methods for
computation of earthwork bymid-section formula, trapezoidal or average end area or mean sectional
area formula, prismoidal formula.
Project Preparation: Preliminary Survey Report and Detailed Project Report

Teaching- 1. Chalk & Talk

Learning 2. Demonstration using relevant models / drawings
Process 3. Demonstration of 3-D modelsof Civil Engineering Entities, PPT Presentations
Module-3

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 Significance of Microsoft Excel or any other equivalent software in estimation.
Specifications: Definition of specifications, objectives of writing specifications, essentials in
specifications, general and detailed specifications of item of works in buildings, specifications of
aluminium and wooden partitions, false ceiling, aluminium and fiber doors and windows. Various
types of claddings.
Teaching- 1. Chalk & Talk
Learning 2. Assignment on use of AI & Preparation of a method statement/Open book test
Process
Module-4
Rate analysis: Definition and purpose. Working out quantities and rates for the following standard
items of works – earth work in different types of soils, cement concrete of different mixes, bricks and
stone masonry, flooring, plastering, RCC works, centering and form work for different RCC items,
wood and steel works or doors, windows and ventilators
Teaching- 1. Chalk & Talk
Learning 2. Assignment on preparing rate for any specified Civil engineering activity/open book test
Process
Module-5
Contracts: Types of contract-essential of contract –legal aspects, penal provision on breach of
contract. Definition of the terms-Tender, Earnest money deposit, tender forms, documents and types.
Comparative statements, acceptance of contract documents and issue of work orders, duties and
liabilities, termination of contract, completion certificate, quality control, right of contractor refund of
deposit. Administrative approval - Technical sanction. Nominal muster roll, measurement books –
procedure for recording and checking measurements – preparation of bills.
Teaching- 1. Expert Lecture
Learning 2. Chalk & Talk, PPT
Process
Course outcome (Course Skill Set)
At the end of the course the student will be able to :
1. Develop the quantity estimates for different Civil Engineering structures, works & also communicate the cost
abstract in a simple form to the stake holders.
2. Prepare specifications of various Civil Engineering Structures/works, also will be able to analyse the
requirement of a structure /work to arrive at a specific cost for completion of the same.
3. Make use of minimum basic knowledge gained in this course to take up entrepreneurship/employment as a
contractor.

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Assessment Details (both CIE and SEE)
The weightage of Continuous Internal Evaluation (CIE) is 50% and for Semester End Exam (SEE) is 50%. The
minimum passing mark for the CIE is 40% of the maximum marks (20 marks). A student shall be deemed to have
satisfied the academic requirements and earned the credits allotted to each subject/ course if the student secures
not less than 35% ( 18 Marks out of 50)in the semester-end examination(SEE), and a minimum of 40% (40 marks
out of 100) in the sum total of the CIE (Continuous Internal Evaluation) and SEE (Semester End Examination) taken
together
Continuous Internal Evaluation:
Three Unit Tests each of 20 Marks (duration 01 hour)
1. First test at the end of 5th week of the semester
2. Second test at the end of the 10th week of the semester
3. Third test at the end of the 15th week of the semester
Two assignments each of 10 Marks
4. First assignment at the end of 4th week of the semester
5. Second assignment at the end of 9th week of the semester
Group discussion/Seminar/quiz any one of three suitably planned to attain the COs and POs for 20 Marks
(duration 01 hours)
6. At the end of the 13th week of the semester
The sum of three tests, two assignments, and quiz/seminar/group discussion will be out of 100 marks and will be
scaled down to 50 marks
(to have less stressed CIE, the portion of the syllabus should not be common /repeated for any of the methods of
the CIE. Each method of CIE should have a different syllabus portion of the course).
CIE methods /question paper is designed to attain the different levels of Bloom’s taxonomy as per the
outcome defined for the course.
Semester End Examination:
Theory SEE will be conducted by University as per the scheduled timetable, with common question papers for the
subject (duration 03 hours)
1. The question paper will have ten questions. Each question is set for 20 marks.
2. There will be 2 questions from each module. Each of the two questions under a module (with a maximum of 3
sub-questions), should have a mix of topics under that module.
The students have to answer 5 full questions, selecting one full question from each module.
Suggested Learning Resources:
Books
1. Datta B.N., “Estimating and costing”, UBSPD Publishing House, New Delhi.
2. B.S. Patil, “Civil Engineering Contracts and Estimates”, Universities Press.
3. M. Chakraborthi; “Estimation, Costing and Specifications”, Laxmi Publications.
4. MORTH Specification for Roads and Bridge Works – IRC New Delhi.

Reference Books:
 .Kohli D.D and Kohli R.C, “Estimating and Costing", 12 th Edition, S.Chand Publishers, 2014.
 Vazirani V.N and Chandola S.P, “Estimating and costing", Khanna Publishers, 2015.
 Rangwala, C. "Estimating, Costing and Valuation", Charotar Publishing House Pvt. Ltd.,
2015.
 Duncan Cartlidge , "Quantity Surveyor’s Pocket Book", Routledge Publishers, 2012.
 Martin Brook, "Estimating and Tendering for Construction Work", A Butterworth-Heinemann
publishers, 2008.
 Robert L Peurifoy , Garold D. Oberlender , “ Estimating Construction Costs” – 5ed , Tata
McGraw-Hill , New Delhi.
 David Pratt, “Fundamentals of Construction Estimating” – 3rd, Edition.
 PWD Data Book, CPWD Schedule of Rates (SoR). and NH SoR – Karnataka FIDIC Contract
forms.

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  B.S. Ramaswamy “Contracts and their Management” 3rd, Lexis Nexis(a division of Reed
Elsevier India Pvt Ltd).
Web links and Video Lectures (e-Resources):
 (166) Quantity Estimation & Construction Management (KCE-503) For AKTU B.TECH -
YouTube
Activity Based Learning (Suggested Activities in Class)/ Practical Based learning
 Recording Measurements of an existing building
 Preparing Model of a civil engineering structure
 Validating the material quantity against calculated quantity (ex: validating quantity of concrete prepared
against materials calculated as per requirement

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VII Semester
CONSTRUCTION TECHNOLOGY FOR
SUBSTRUCTURE & SUPERSTRUCTURES
Course Code 21CV72 CIE Marks 50
Teaching Hours/Week (L:T:P: S) 2+0+0 SEE Marks 50
Total Hours of Pedagogy 25 Total Marks 100
Credits 2 Exam Hours 03

Course objectives: This course will enable students to:

1. To Understand and appreciate underground construction practices
2. To Understand and appreciate construction of Pile foundations
3. To Understand and appreciate Underwater construction practices
Teaching-Learning Process (General Instructions)
These are sample Strategies, which teacher can use to accelerate the attainment of the various course
outcomes.
1. Blackboard teaching/PowerPoint presentations (if needed)
2. Regular review of students by asking questions based on topics covered in the class.
3. Case Study Presentations

Module-1
Underground Construction : Underground– Tunnel-Shaft, Sinking and construction,
Micro Tunneling, Tunnel driving in hard and soft strata, bedding of conduits, Soil excavation
and Compaction Technology.
Teaching- 1. Blackboard teaching/PowerPoint presentations (if needed)
Learning
2. Regular review of students by asking questions based on topics covered in the
Process
class.
3. Case Study Presentations
Module-2
Under water construction :Problems encountered in excavation, Underwater drilling,
blasting, Grouting methods in soft and hard soil including Jet grouting and Chemical
grouting, Dewatering in shallow and deep excavations using different methods, Vacuum
Dewatering and Well point system.
Teaching- 1. Blackboard teaching/PowerPoint presentations (if needed)
Learning
2. Regular review of students by asking questions based on topics covered in
Process
the class.
3. Case Study Presentations

Module-3
Construction using Concrete Technology: Concrete – Various types and erection methods
of shuttering, Operation and erection of Ready Mix Concrete Plant, Pumped Concrete,
Concrete mix design with various methods of concreting and also underwater concreting
using tremie method, Concreting for under water Construction, Self-compacting concrete.
Teaching- 1. Blackboard teaching/PowerPoint presentations (if needed)
Learning 2. Regular review of students by asking questions based on topics covered in the
Process
class.
3. Case Study Presentations
Module-4
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Pile Construction : Piling – Single pile and a group piles (Bored and Driven) bored piles, Wo
r k i n g loads and ultimate loads on driven and cast- in-situ piles, Piles in land and marine
structures. Construction details of precast piles, pre stressed piles, steel piles and friction piles.
Pile Capacity - Load test on piles initial and routine for vertical, horizontal, uplift loads and
integrity test, failure of piles and causes, Methods of pile driving by Vibration and Construction
of micro piles, Diaphragm Walls.
Teaching- 1. Blackboard teaching/PowerPoint presentations (if needed)
Learning
2. Regular review of students by asking questions based on topics covered in the
Process
class.
3. Case Study Presentations
Module-5
Coffer Dams: Cofferdams – types, design and construction of single, double wall, Cofferdam.
Sheet pile cofferdams, concrete wall movable cofferdam, land cofferdams, soldier construction
method. Cofferdam wall by ICOS method, coffer dams with touching and interlocking piles
and diaphragm wall.
Caissons: Types, box, pneumatic and open caissons, Well foundations, details, design and
Construction of pneumatic and precast caissons.
Teaching- 1. Blackboard teaching/PowerPoint presentations (if needed)
Learning
2. Regular review of students by asking questions based on topics covered in the
Process
class.
3. Case Study Presentations.
Course outcome (Course Skill Set) After completion of the course, students will be able to,
1.Select Appropriate technology for underground constructions.
2.Able to select appropriate pile construction method and testing of piles.
3.Able to select appropriate concreting practices for different constructions
4.Able to select appropriate underwater construction technology

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Assessment Details (both CIE and SEE)

The weightage of Continuous Internal Evaluation (CIE) is 50% and for Semester End Exam (SEE) is 50%. The
minimum passing mark for the CIE is 40% of the maximum marks (20 marks). A student shall be deemed to
have satisfied the academic requirements and earned the credits allotted to each subject/ course if the student
secures not less than 35% ( 18 Marks out of 50)in the semester-end examination(SEE), and a minimum of
40% (40 marks out of 100) in the sum total of the CIE (Continuous Internal Evaluation) and SEE (Semester
End Examination) taken together
Continuous Internal Evaluation:
Three Unit Tests each of 20 Marks (duration 01 hour)
1. First test at the end of 5th week of the semester
2. Second test at the end of the 10th week of the semester
3. Third test at the end of the 15th week of the semester
Two assignments each of 10 Marks
4. First assignment at the end of 4th week of the semester
5. Second assignment at the end of 9th week of the semester
Group discussion/Seminar/quiz any one of three suitably planned to attain the COs and POs for 20 Marks
(duration 01 hours)
6. At the end of the 13th week of the semester
The sum of three tests, two assignments, and quiz/seminar/group discussion will be out of 100 marks and
will be scaled down to 50 marks
(to have less stressed CIE, the portion of the syllabus should not be common /repeated for any of the
methods of the CIE. Each method of CIE should have a different syllabus portion of the course).
CIE methods /question paper is designed to attain the different levels of Bloom’s taxonomy as per the
outcome defined for the course.
Semester End Examination:
Theory SEE will be conducted by University as per the scheduled timetable, with common question papers for
the subject (duration 03 hours)
1. The question paper will have ten questions. Each question is set for 20 marks.
2. There will be 2 questions from each module. Each of the two questions under a module (with a maximum
of 3 sub-questions), should have a mix of topics under that module.
The students have to answer 5 full questions, selecting one full question from each module

Suggested Learning Resources:

Books
1. Construction Technology: Analysis, and Choice, 2ed,Bryan, Wiley India

2. Construction Planning, Equipment and methods – Peurifoy-Tata McGraw Hill Publication

3. Construction Equipment Planning and Applications – Dr. Mahesh Varma

4. Brochures Published by various agencies associated with construction.

5. Journals such as CE & CR. Construction world, International Construction. 5. Document

Reports of actual major works executed.

6. Construction Technology by Roy Chudley and Roger Greeno, Prentice Hall, 2005.

7. Dr. Kumar Niraj Jha, ― Formwork for Concrete Structures‖, Mc Graw Hill
Publication9.IS:10262-2016 , "Recommended guidelines for concrete mix design", Bureau of
Indian Standards, New Delhi

Web links and Video Lectures (e-Resources):

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Activity Based Learning (Suggested Activities in Class)/ Practical Based learning

● Seminars/ Quizz(To assist in GATE Preparations
● Field Visits
● Self Study on simple topics
● Case Study presentations

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VII Semester
PAVEMENT MATERIALS AND CONSTRUCTION
Course Code 21CV723 CIE Marks 50
Teaching Hours/Week (L:T:P: S) (3:0:0:0) SEE Marks 50
Total Hours of Pedagogy Total Marks 100
Credits 03 Exam Hours 03

Course objectives:
 Expose students to different materials which are used in pavement construction, impart knowledge
about theengineering properties required.
 To train students to perform various types of bituminous mix designs as per the guidelines (MORTH).
 Student will get knowledge about different highway construction equipment with their
suitability andadaptability in various field scenarios.
 Expose students to construction practice and quality control aspects of embankment, flexible and rigid
pavementas per the required specifications (MORTH).
 To introduce students to possible improvisation in various layers of pavement to increase the structural
strengthby the use of non-basic materials (DLC, polythene sheets).

Teaching-Learning Process (General Instructions)

These are sample Strategies, which teacher can use to accelerate the attainment of the various course outcomes.
1. Blackboard teaching/PowerPoint presentations (if needed)
2. Regular review of students by asking questions based on topics covered in the class.
Module-1
Pavement Materials
Aggregates- Origin, Classification, Requirements, properties and tests on Road aggregates, Concepts of
size andgradation- design gradation, maximum aggregate size, aggregate blending by different methods to
meet specification. Bituminous Binders- Origin, Preparation, Properties and Chemical Constitution of
bituminous road binders,
Requirements. Bituminous emulsion and Cutbacks- Preparation, Characteristics, uses and test. Adhesion
of bitumen binders to road aggregates, Adhesion failure, Mechanism of stripping, tests and methods of
improving adhesion.
Teaching- 1.Blackboard teaching/PowerPoint presentations (if needed)
Learning 2.Regular review of students by asking questions based on topics covered in the class.
Process 3. Compliment the understanding of Pavement materials with Lab demos / virtual Labs.

Module-2
Bituminous mixes: Mechanical properties, dense and open textured mixes, flexibility and brittleness, (No
Hveem stabilometer and Hubbard- field tests) bituminous mixes, Design methods using Rothfutch’s method
only andspecification, Marshall mix design, volumetric properties, Problems on above.

Teaching- 1.Blackboard teaching/PowerPoint presentations (if needed)

Learning 2.Regular review of students by asking questions based on topics covered in the class.
Process
Module-3
Cement and Cement concrete: Material requirement for DLC and PQC, Admixtures, Temp Reinforcement, materials
for joints construction, Fibers
Recycled and Alternate Materials – Use of RAP, RCA, Fly ash, Blast furnace Slag, waste plastic, etc. in sustainable
pavement construction

Teaching- 1.Blackboard teaching/PowerPoint presentations (if needed)

Learning 2.Regular review of students by asking questions based on topics covered in the class.
Process
Module-4

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 Equipment in highway construction: Various types of equipment for excavation, grading and compaction-
their working principles, advantages and limitations. Special equipment for bituminous and cement concrete
pavement andstabilized soil road construction.
Sub grade: Earthwork grading and Construction of embankments and cuts for roads, Preparation of
subgrade, quality control tests
Teaching- 1.Blackboard teaching/PowerPoint presentations (if needed)
Learning 2.Regular review of students by asking questions based on topics covered in the class.
Process 3. Plan for site visits for students, where pavement construction is going on.
Module-5
Flexible Pavements: Specifications of materials, Construction method and field control checks for various
types offlexible pavement layers.
Cement Concrete Pavements: Specifications and method of cement concrete pavement construction (PQC,
DLC, White topping, Quality control tests, Construction of various types of joints.
Teaching- 1.Blackboard teaching/PowerPoint presentations (if needed)
Learning 2.Regular review of students by asking questions based on topics covered in the class.
Process 3. Plan for site visits for students, where pavement construction is going on.
Course outcome (Course Skill Set)
At the end of the course the student will be able to:
1. Students will be able to evaluate and assess the suitability of any pavement material to be used in
variouscomponents of pavement by conducting required tests as per IS, IRC specifications
2. Students will be able to formulate the proportions of different sizes of aggregates to suit gradation
criteria forvarious mixes as per MORTH and also design bituminous mixes.
3. Students will be competent to adapt suitable modern technique and equipment for speedy and
economicconstruction.
4. Student will be able to execute the construction of embankment, flexible, rigid pavement and perform
required quality control tests at different stages of pavement construction.
Assessment Details (both CIE and SEE)
The weightage of Continuous Internal Evaluation (CIE) is 50% and for Semester End Exam (SEE) is 50%. The minimum
passing mark for the CIE is 40% of the maximum marks (20 marks out of 50). A student shall be deemed to have
satisfied the academic requirements and earned the credits allotted to each subject/ course if the student secures not
less than 35% ( 18 Marks out of 50)in the semester-end examination(SEE), and a minimum of 40% (40 marks out of
100) in the sum total of the CIE (Continuous Internal Evaluation) and SEE (Semester End Examination) taken together
Continuous Internal Evaluation:
Three Unit Tests each of 20 Marks (duration 01 hour)
1. First test at the end of 5th week of the semester
2. Second test at the end of the 10th week of the semester
3. Third test at the end of the 15th week of the semester
Two assignments each of 10 Marks
4. First assignment at the end of 4th week of the semester
5. Second assignment at the end of 9th week of the semester
Group discussion/Seminar/quiz any one of three suitably planned to attain the COs and POs for 20 Marks
(duration 01 hours)
6. At the end of the 13th week of the semester
The sum of three tests, two assignments, and quiz/seminar/group discussion will be out of 100 marks and will be
scaled down to 50 marks
(to have less stressed CIE, the portion of the syllabus should not be common /repeated for any of the methods of the
CIE. Each method of CIE should have a different syllabus portion of the course).
CIE methods /question paper is designed to attain the different levels of Bloom’s taxonomy as per the outcome
defined for the course.
Semester End Examination:
Theory SEE will be conducted by University as per the scheduled timetable, with common question papers for the
subject (duration 03 hours)
1. The question paper will have ten questions. Each question is set for 20 marks.

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 2. There will be 2 questions from each module. Each of the two questions under a module (with a maximum of
3 sub-questions), should have a mix of topics under that module.
The students have to answer 5 full questions, selecting one full question from each module.

Suggested Learning Resources:

Books
1. Highway Engineering- Khanna, S.K., and Justo, C.E.G.: Nem Chand and Bros. Roorkee.
2. Construction Equipment and its Management- Sharma, S.C.:Khanna Publishers.
3. Hot Mix Asphalt Materials, Mixture Design and Construction- Freddy L. Roberts, Kandhal, P.S: University of
Texas Austin, Texas. NAPA Education Foundation Lanham, Marylan.
4. RRL, DSIR, ‘Bituminous Materials in Road Construction’, HMSO Publication.
5. RRL, DSIR, ‘Soil Mechanics for Road Engineers’, HMSO Publication.
6. Relevant IRC codes and MoRT& H specifications

Web links and Video Lectures (e-Resources):

 http://nptel.ac.in/courses.php?disciplineID=111
 http://www.class-central.com/subject/math(MOOCs)
 http://academicearth.org/
 VTU EDUSAT PROGRAMME – 20

Activity Based Learning (Suggested Activities in Class)/ Practical Based learning

 Seminars/Quiz (To assist in GATE Preparations)
 Demonstrations in Lab
 Self-Study on simple topics
 Simple problems solving using Excel
 Discussion of case studies
 Field visits to construction sites
 Virtual Lab experiments
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VII Semester
EARTHQUAKE ENGINEERING
Course Code 21CV731 CIE Marks 50
Teaching Hours/Week (L:T:P: S) 2+2+0 SEE Marks 50
Total Hours of Pedagogy 40 Total Marks 100
Credits 3 Exam Hours 3
Course objectives:
1. Understand the philosophy of Earthquake Resistant Design,
2. Learn behavior of structure during earthquake
3. Understand the concept of Seismic-resistant building architecture
4. Apply the concept of ductile detailing in RC structures.
5. Analyse and earthquake resistant design of multi story RCC building

Teaching-Learning Process (General Instructions)

These are sample Strategies, which teacher can use to accelerate the attainment of the various course outcomes.
1. .

Module-1
Design philosophy: Philosophy of earthquake resistant design, earthquake proof v/s earthquake
resistant design, four virtues of earthquake resistant structures(strength, stiffness, ductility and
configuration), seismic structural configuration, Introduction to IS: 1893 (Part I), IS: 875 (Part V),
and IS code provisions
Teaching-
Learning
Process
Module-2
Behavior of Structures During Earthquake and Earthquake Resistant Features of Structure:
Inertia forces in structures, Behavior of Brick and stone Masonry Structures: Behavior of Brick and
stone Masonry Walls, Box Action, Different types of Bands, Earthquake Resistant Features of
Stone Masonry Structures. Behavior of RC Structures: Load Transfer Path, Strength Hierarchy,
Reversal of Stresses, Importance of Beam Column Joints, Importance of Stiffness and Ductility
(Capacity Design Concept) in Structures, Effect of Short Column, Effect of Soft Storey, Improper
Detailing, Effect of Masonry Infill Walls, Effect of Eccentricity
Teaching- .
Learning
Process
Module-3
Seismic-resistant building architecture: Introduction; Lateral load resisting systems- moment
resisting frame, Building with shear wall or bearing wall system, building with dual system;
Building configuration – Problems and solutions; Building characteristics – Mode shape and
fundamental period, building frequency and ground period, damping, ductility, seismic weight,
hyperstaticity /redundancy, non-structural elements.
Teaching-
Learning
Process

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Module-4
Ductility considerations in earthquake resistant design of RCC buildings: Introduction; Impact of
ductility; Requirements for ductility; Assessment of ductility–Member/element ductility, Structural
ductility; Factor affecting ductility; Ductility factors; Ductility considerations as per IS13920
Teaching-
Learning
Process
Module-5
Earthquake resistant design of a multi-storey RCC building: Determination of lateral forces on
an intermediate plane frame using Equivalent static method and Model analysis using response
spectrum; Analysis of the intermediate frame for various load combinations as per IS1893(Part 1);
Identification of design forces and moments in the members; Design and detailing of typical flexural
member ,typical column, footing and detailing of a exterior joint as per IS13920
Teaching-
Learning
Process
Course outcome (Course Skill Set)
At the end of the course the student will be able to :
1. Apply the concept of earthquake engineering in seismic analysis and design of structures

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Assessment Details (both CIE and SEE)

The weightage of Continuous Internal Evaluation (CIE) is 50% and for Semester End Exam (SEE) is 50%. The
minimum passing mark for the CIE is 40% of the maximum marks (20 marks). A student shall be deemed to have
satisfied the academic requirements and earned the credits allotted to each subject/ course if the student secures
not less than 35% ( 18 Marks out of 50)in the semester-end examination(SEE), and a minimum of 40% (40 marks
out of 100) in the sum total of the CIE (Continuous Internal Evaluation) and SEE (Semester End Examination) taken
together
Continuous Internal Evaluation:
Three Unit Tests each of 20 Marks (duration 01 hour)
1. First test at the end of 5th week of the semester
2. Second test at the end of the 10th week of the semester
3. Third test at the end of the 15th week of the semester
Two assignments each of 10 Marks
4. First assignment at the end of 4th week of the semester
5. Second assignment at the end of 9th week of the semester
Group discussion/Seminar/quiz any one of three suitably planned to attain the COs and POs for 20 Marks
(duration 01 hours)
6. At the end of the 13th week of the semester
The sum of three tests, two assignments, and quiz/seminar/group discussion will be out of 100 marks and will be
scaled down to 50 marks
(to have less stressed CIE, the portion of the syllabus should not be common /repeated for any of the methods of
the CIE. Each method of CIE should have a different syllabus portion of the course).
CIE methods /question paper is designed to attain the different levels of Bloom’s taxonomy as per the
outcome defined for the course.
Semester End Examination:
Theory SEE will be conducted by University as per the scheduled timetable, with common question papers for the
subject (duration 03 hours)
1. The question paper will have ten questions. Each question is set for 20 marks.
2. There will be 2 questions from each module. Each of the two questions under a module (with a maximum of 3
sub-questions), should have a mix of topics under that module.
The students have to answer 5 full questions, selecting one full question from each module.
Suggested Learning Resources:
Books
1. Earthquake resistance design of structure by Duggal- Oxford University Press.
2. Earthquake – Resistant Design of Building Structures-Dr. Vinod Hosur-- Wiley India
3. Earthquake resistant design of structures- Agarwal, Shrikhande, PHI learning. Reference
4. Dynamics of structure by Clough R.W. and Penzin J. McGraw Hill Civil Engineering Series.
5. Dynamics of structure by Anil Chopra, Prentice Hall India Publication.
6. Dynamics of structure by Mario Paz, CBSPD Publication

Web links and Video Lectures (e-Resources):

 1. www.nicee.org
 2. www.eeri.org
 3. www.gsdma.org
 4. www.ndma.gov.in
 5. www.nptel.iitm.ac.in/courses/
 6. www.nisee.berkeley.edu/elibrary/getpkg?id=NONLIN

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Activity Based Learning (Suggested Activities in Class)/ Practical Based learning

 1: Design philosophy of earthquake resistant design.
 2: Behavior of Brick and stone Masonry Structures.
 3: Seismic-resistant building architecture.
 4: Assessment of ductility of Member/element ductility and Structural ductility.
 5: Determination of lateral forces on an intermediate plane frame using equivalent static
method and Model analysis using response spectrum.