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Tech in Structural Engineering (2022 Scheme)

Course Year of
Course Name Category L T P Credit
Code Introduction

Advanced Numerical
22CE060A Methods and DCC 3 0 0 3 2022
Optimisation

i) COURSE OBJECTIVES:
Goal of this course is to expose the students to different numerical solutions and to impart
the ability to apply mathematics and optimizing techniques for finding solutions to real
time problems.

ii) COURSE OUTCOMES:

After the completion of the course the student will be able to:

CO1 Solve a system of linear and non-linear algebraic equations. Apply

CO2 Apply interpolation and data smoothening techniques. Analyse

CO3 Solve ordinary differential equations of boundary value type Apply

and partial differential equations.

CO4 Analyse
Illustrate the framework of structural optimisation problems.

CO5 Apply linear and non-linear programming methods for Apply

structural optimisation.

iii) SYLLABUS
Introduction to numerical methods- errors in numerical methods; System of linear
algebraic equations, Systems of non-linear equations - Newton-Raphson method.
Quadratic and Cubic splines, Multiple linear regression; Numerical integration, Ordinary
differential equations of the boundary value type - Finite difference solution; Partial
differential equations Introduction to structural optimisation; Linear Programming,
Duality of linear programming, Non- Linear Programming problems, Formulation of
geometric programming.
iv)

v) REFERENCES:
1) Akai, T. J., Applied Numerical Methods for Engineers, Wiley publishers, 1994
2) Chapra, S. C. and Canale, R. P., Numerical Methods for Engineers, Mc Graw Hill, 7th
edition, 2015.
3) Grewal, B. S., Numerical Methods in Engineering and Science, Khanna Publishers, 11th
Edition, 2017.

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4) Rao S. S., Engineering Optimisation – Theory and Practice, 4th edition, John Wiley &
Sons, Inc., 2009.
5) Deb, K., Optimisation for Engineering Design – Algorithms and examples, 2nd edition,
Prentice Hall, 2013.
vi) COURSE PLAN

Module Contents No. of hours

I Introduction to numerical methods: errors in numerical 10

methods; System of linear algebraic equations- Gauss
Elimination, factorization and Gauss Seidel iteration; Eigen
Value problems- power method; Systems of non-linear
equations - Newton-Raphson method.
II Quadratic and Cubic splines: Data smoothing by least 8
squares criterion -Non-polynomial models like exponential
model and power equation; Multiple linear regression;
Numerical integration- Newton – Cotes open quadrature.

III Ordinary differential equations: Boundary value type - 8

Finite difference solution; Partial differential equations -
Parabolic equations - Explicit finite difference method,
Crank-Nicholson implicit method; Ellipse equations.
Introduction to structural optimization: Unconstrained and
IV 9
constrained optimization problems - Problem formulation
with examples; Linear Programming - Simplex method, Two
phase solution, Duality of linear programming.
V Non-Linear Programming problems: Unconstrained 10
optimisation Techniques-Direct search method, Random
search, Uni-variate pattern search, Descent methods.
Formulation of geometric programming.
Total hours 45

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Course Year of
Course Name Category L T P Credit
Code Introduction

Advanced Solid
22CE161A PCC 3 0 0 3 2022
Mechanics

i) COURSE OBJECTIVES:
This course is intended to expand on the basic principles established in Solid Mechanics
and familiarise the students with basic equations of elasticity in 3D. The students are
exposed to two dimensional problems in Cartesian and Polar coordinates and different
failure criteria which enhances their skill and capability in analysing and solving problems
in Civil Engineering.

ii) COURSE OUTCOMES:

After the completion of the course the student will be able to:

CO1 Apply the concepts, principles and governing equations in the Apply
evaluation of stresses and strains of elastic solids in 3D

CO2 Analyse the transformation of stresses and strains in 3D Analyse

CO3 Analyse solid mechanics problems using classical methods and Analyse
energy methods

CO4 Apply the different failure criteria's in understanding modes of Apply

failure in simple structural systems

CO5 Apply the concept of elastic behaviour of solids in solving plane stress Apply
and plane strain problems using polar coordinates and cartesian
coordinates system

iii) SYLLABUS
Analysis of stress in 3D - Analysis of strain in 3D - Stress Strain relations – Failure theories-
Two dimensional problems in Rectangular coordinates - Two dimensional problems in
polar coordinates

iv) REFERENCES

1) Timeshanko, S. P. and Goodier, J. N., Theory of Elasticity, McGraw Hill Education

Private Ltd., 3rd edition, 2010.
2) Boreis, A. P., Schmidt, R. J.,Advanced Mechanics of Materials, John Wiley & Sons, 6th
edition, 2002.
3) Srinath, L. S., Advanced Mechanics of Solids, Tata McGra-Hill, 3rd edition, 2009.

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4) Cook, R.D., Young, W.C., Advanced Mechanics of Materials, Prentice Hall, 2nd edition,
1999.
5) Sadd, M. H., Elasticity: Theory, Applications and Numerics, Academic Press, 3rd
edition, 2014.
6) Ameen, M., Computational Elasticity, Narosa Publishing House, 2009.
7) Sitharam, T.G. and Govindaraju, L., Applied Elasticity, Interline Publishing Pvt. Ltd.,
2008.
8) Singh, S., Experimental Stress Analysis, Khanna Publisher, 4th edition, 2017.
9) Volterra, E. and Gaines, J. H., Advanced Strength of Materials, Prentice Hall
Publication, New York, USA, 2000.
10) Wang, C. T., Applied Elasticity, McGraw Hill Publication, NY, USA, 2000.
11) Singh, S., Theory of Elasticity, Khanna Publisher, 4th edition, 2013.

v) COURSE PLAN

Module Contents No. of hours

I Analysis of stress in 3D: Introduction to stress tensor 9

components, Stress Components, Equilibrium Equations,
Stress on Oblique Plane through a point, Stress
Transformation, Principal Stresses, Stress Invariants,
Hydrostatic and Deviatoric Stresses, Octahedral Stresses,
Stress Boundary Condition Problem

II Analysis of strain in 3D: Introduction to Strain tensor – Strain 8

displacement relations for small deformations– Compatibility
conditions – Strain transformations– Principal strains – Strain
invariants, Octahedral strains, Hydrostatic and deviatoric
strains(no derivation required)

III Stress Strain relations: General Hooke's law and its reduction 9
for isotropic and orthotropic materials, Boundary value
problems of elasticity – Displacement, Traction and Mixed
types. Navier’s Equations, Beltrami-Michell’s Equations (no
derivation required)
Strain Energy Density, Complementary Internal Energy
Density, Elasticity and Strain Energy Density, Elasticity and
Complementary Internal Energy Density, Saint Venant’s
principle, Uniqueness of Solution

IV Two dimensional problems in Rectangular coordinates: 9

Plane stress and plane strain problems - Airy’s stress function
-Solution by polynomials – Bending of cantilever loaded at

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free end, Bending of simply supported beam with udl

V Two dimensional problems in polar coordinates: General 10

equations - Equilibrium equations, Strain displacement
relations and Stress strain relations, compatibility relations
(no derivation required). Biharmonic equations and Airy’s
stress functions- Pure bending of curved beams
Problems of axisymmetric stress distributions - Thick cylinders
- Stress concentration due to circular hole in plates (Kirsch’s
problem)
Modes of failure, yield failure criteria, Maximum Principal
Stress Criteria, Maximum Shear stress criteria, Maximum
Strain Criteria, Maximum Strain Energy Density Criteria, Von
Mises Criteria, Stress Concentration Factor

Total hours 45

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Course Year of
Course Name Category L T P Credit
Code Introduction

Advanced Theory and PCC 3 0 0 3 2022

22CE161B Design of RCC Structures

i) COURSE OBJECTIVES:
Goal of this course is to expose the students to the basic concepts of design and ductile
detailing of reinforced concrete structures. It introduces the design and detailing of special
RCC structures. It also provides an introduction to strut and tie model of design. This
course also deals with the beam-column joints and the design using suitable software.

ii) COURSE OUTCOMES:

After the completion of the course the student will be able to:

Design RCC flexural and compression members and provide Analyse

CO1
their ductile detailing.

Apply the standard procedure to calculate defection and Apply

CO2 cracking in flexural members

Design special RCC members such as pile cap, flat slab, ribbed Analyse
CO3 slab and shear wall

Apply the concept of strut and tie model in the design of Apply
CO4 corbels, deep beams and beam-column joints

CO5 EvaluateRCC buildings using any relevant software Evaluate

iii) SYLLABUS
Basic theory and design philosophies-Advanced theory in Stress-strain characteristics of
concrete, Design concepts-Limit state method-Estimation of deflection and control of
cracking, -Design of special RC member, Strut and Tie Models- Development, RCC beam
– column joints, different types of walls and their applications in structural systems

iv) REFERENCES:
1) Nilson, A. H., Darwin, D. and Dolan, C. W., Design of Concrete Structures, Tata Mc-
Graw Hill Book Co., New York, 2016.
2) Park, R. and Paulay, T., Reinforced Concrete Structures, John Wiley & Sons, New York,
1975.

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3) DevadasMenon and UnnikrishnaPillai, S. Reinforced Concrete Design, Tata McGraw
Hill Pvt. Ltd., New Delhi, 2017.
4) Jain, A. K., Reinforced Concrete: Limit State Design, Nem Chand and Brothers,
Roorkee, 2012.
5) Thomas, T. C., Unified Theory of Reinforced Concrete, CRC Press, London, 2015.
6) Varghese, P. C, Advanced of Reinforced Concrete Design, Prentice Hall of India Pvt
Ltd, 2010.
7) IS 456 : 2000 (Reaffirmed 2005), Plain and Reinforced Concrete Code of Practice,
Bureau of Indian Standards, New Delhi, 2005.
8) SP 16 : 1980, Design Aids for Reinforced Concrete to IS 456:2000, Bureau of Indian
Standards, New Delhi, 1999
9) IS 13920 : 2016, Ductile Design and Detailing of Reinforced Concrete Structures
subjected to Seismic Forces - Code of Practice, Bureau of Indian Standards, New Delhi,
2016.
10) BS 8110:1997, Structural use of concrete — Part 1: Code of practice for design and
construction, British Standard, 1997
11) ACI 318:1995, Building Code Requirements for Structural Concrete, American Concrete
Institute, MI, 1995
12) EN 1992-1-1 2004: Design of concrete structures - Part 1-1: General rules and rules
for buildings, Eurocode 2, 2004.
13) ECP 203:2007, Egyptian Code for Design and Construction of Concrete Structures,
Arab Republic of Eygpt, 2007.

v) COURSE PLAN

Module Contents No. of hours

I Basic theory and design philosophies: Advanced theory in 12
stress-strain characteristics of concrete under uniaxial and
multi axial states of stress, confined concrete, Effect of cyclic
loading on concrete and reinforcing steel, Stress block
parameters.

Design and Ductile detailing of structural members: General

principles of ductile detailing, factors that increase ductility,
specifications of materials for ductility, design and ductile
detailing of flexural and compression members.
II Deflection of reinforced concrete flexural members: 7
Introduction, Short-term and long-term deflection of flexural
members due to imposed loads.

Cracking in concrete members:

Introduction, factors affecting crack width in beams,
mechanisms of flexural cracking, calculation of crack width,
estimation of crack width in beams as per IS 456:2000, BS
8110:1997, ACI 318:1995, BS EN 1992-1-1 2004, ECP
203:2007.

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III Design of special RCC members: Design of pile cap, flat 12
slab, ribbed slab, shear wall
IV Strut and Tie model and design: Strut-tie model, identify the 7
regions in various structural components, flow of forces,
identify locations and details of reinforcement based on
strut and tie models, apply strut and tie model to
the design of deep beams, corbels and beam-column joints.
V Joints and Walls Joints: Beam-column joint modes of failure, 7
and necessary design considerations to address these failure
modes; design and detailing of various beam- column joints,
describe different types of walls and their applications in
structural systems.
Software in design of RCC buildings: Design of building
frames using any relevant design software.
Total hours 45

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Course Year of
Course Name Category L T P Credit
Code Introduction

22CE162D Aluminium and Steel

PEC 3 0 0 3 2022
Structures

i) COURSE OBJECTIVES:
To help the students develop an ability to perform analysis and design of steel members and their
connections. It enables students to identify steel structural members based on their behaviour. An
expertise to professional and contemporary issues in advanced steel design is also acquired.

ii) COURSE OUTCOMES:

After the completion of the course the student will be able to:

CO1 Design various types of connections in steel structures Analyse

Design crane and gantry girders and outline the layout and roof
CO2 Analyse
system of industrial buildings

CO3 Design light gauge steel structures Analyse

CO4 Design aluminium structures Analyse

iii) SYLLABUS:
Design Philosophies, Connections, Beam to column connections, Splices, Industrial buildings and
gantry girders, Steel-Concrete Composite structures, Light gauge steel structures and aluminum
structures.

iv) REFERENCES:
1) Dayaratnam, P., Design of Steel Structures, S. Chand Publishing, 1stedition, 2015.
2) Subramanian, N., Design of Steel Structures, Oxford University Press, 2015.
3) Ramchandra, Gehlot, V.,Design of Steel Structures 2, Scientific publishers, 19th edition, 2016.
4) Duggal, S.K., Design of Steel Structures, McGraw Hill Education; 3rd edition, 2017.
5) Wie-Wen, Y., Cold-Formed Steel Structures, John Wiley & Sons, 4thedition, 2019.
6) Johnson, R.P., Composite Structures in Steel and Concrete, Blackwell Scientific Publications,
UK, 2nd edition, 2008.
7) IS 800: 2007, General Construction in Steel – Code of Practice, Bureau of Indian Standards, New
Delhi, Third Revision, 2007.
8) IS 801 : 1975 (Reaffirmed 2010), Code of Practice for use of Cold formed Light gauge Steel
Structural members in General Building Construction, Bureau of Indian Standards, New Delhi,
First Revision, 2010.
9) IS 8147: 1976 (Reaffirmed 2006), Code of Practice for use of Aluminium alloys in Structures,
Bureau of Indian Standards, New Delhi, First Revision, 2006.
10) IS 811 : 1987 (Reaffirmed 2004), Specification for Cold Formed Light Gauge Structural Steel
Sections, Bureau of Indian Standards, New Delhi, Second Revision, 2004.

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v) COURSE PLAN

Module Contents No. of

hours
I Design Philosophies: Existing methods, Introduction to Limit State Design. 9
Connections: - Classification (Simple, Rigid, Semi rigid), Beam to Column
and Beam to Beam connections , web angle and end plate connections;
defects in connections

II Beam to column connections: Seat angle, stiffened beam seat 9

connection; lug angles and shear lag
Splices: Need for splices, Beam and column splices, bolted and welded
splices; Prying force.
III Column Bases: Design of slab base and gusseted base; eccentrically 9
loaded base plate
Special connections: Connections from column base to footings - anchor
bolts and shear connectors
IV Industrial buildings: Layout, Roof System, Design of crane and gantry 9
girders
Steel-Concrete Composite structures: Composite behaviour, Connections
for composite action, composite sections under positive and negative
bending (concepts only)
V Light gauge steel structures: Types of sections, basic terminology; Form 9
factor; Design of tension, compression members and beams, local and
post buckling of thin sections
Aluminium Structures: Introduction, Stress-strain relationship,
Permissible stresses; Design of Aluminium members – Tension members,
Compression members and Beams
Total hours 45

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Course Year of
Course Name Category L T P Credit
Code Introduction

Behaviour of Structural
22CE162K PEC 3 0 0 3 2022
Material and Instrumentation

i) COURSE OBJECTIVES:
Goal of this course is to familiarize the students regarding the estimation of properties of the materials
used in concrete. The course also aims to expose the students to different types ofconcrete, their mix
design and evaluation of strength of concrete by destructive and non-destructive methods.

ii) COURSE OUTCOMES:

After the completion of the course the student will be able to:

CO 1 Examine the suitability of materials used for preparing RCC Apply

CO 2 Examine the different types of concretes and their properties Apply

CO 3 Apply the codal provisions to design concrete mix Apply

CO 4 Choose different retrofitting techniques based on the type of damage Apply

CO 5 Apply different NDT techniques to determine the quality of concrete. Apply

Examine the load, strain and displacement using different Apply

CO 6
instrumentation systems

iii) SYLLABUS
Components of concrete, special concrete, mix design of various types of concrete, properties of
hardened concrete, durability test, non-destructive testing, instrumentation and testing of reinforced
concrete members.

iv) REFERENCES:
1) Nevile, A. M., Properties of Concrete, Pearson, 5th edition, 2011.
2) Mehta, P. K. and Monteiro, P. J. M., Concrete: Microstructure, Properties and Materials,
McGraw Hill, 4th edition, 2006.
3) Santhakumar, A. R., Concrete Technology, Oxford University Press, 2nd edition, 2018.
4) Zongjin, L., Advanced Concrete Technology, John Wiley and Sons, Inc., Hoboken, New Jersey,
2011.
5) Krishnaraju, N., Design of Concrete Mixes, CBS Publishers, 4th edition, 2010.
6) Prasad, J., Nair, C. G. K., Non-Destructive Test and Evaluation of Materials, Mc-Graw Hill, 2nd
edition, 2011.

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7) Jan, G .M. V. M., Fracture Processes of Concrete: Assessment of Material Parameters for
Fracture Models, CRP Press, 1997.
8) IS 10262: 2019, Concrete Mix Proportioning – Guidelines, Bureau of Indian Standards, New
Delhi, India, 2019.
9) IS 1489 (Part 1): 2015, Specification for Portland Pozzolana Cement, Bureau of Indian
Standards, New Delhi, 2015.
10) IS 383: 2016, Specification for Coarse and Fine Aggregates from Natural Sources for
Concrete (Third revision), Bureau of Indian Standards, New Delhi,2016.
11) IS 2386 (Part III) : 1963, Methods of Test for Aggregates for Concrete - Specific Gravity,
Density, Voids, Absorption and Bulking, Bureau of Indian Standards, New Delhi,1963.
12) IS 516 – 1959, Method of Tests for Strength of Concrete, Bureau of Indian Standards, New
Delhi,1959.
13) IS 456: 2000 (Reaffirmed 2005), Plain and Reinforced Concrete Code of Practice, Bureau of
Indian Standards, New Delhi, 2005.
14) IS 2770 (Part I) : 1967 (Reaffirmed 2007), Methods of Testing Bond in Reinforced Concrete,
Bureau of Indian Standards, New Delhi,1967.

v) COURSE PLAN
Module Contents No. of hours
Concrete Components: Cement – Bogue’s Compounds, Hydration
I 9
Process, Types of Cement. Aggregates – Gradation Charts, effects
on properties of concrete, Combined Aggregate, Alkali Silica
Reaction. Interface between aggregates and cement matrix,
Interface properties: strength and fracture energy. Admixtures –
Chemical and Mineral Admixtures. Fresh Concrete, Segregation
and bleeding. Steel: Types, stress strain curve – mild steel and tor
steel, young’s modulus
Properties of hardened concrete: Microstructure of hardened
concrete – Aggregate phase, hydrated cement paste, interfacial
transition zone. Strength of concrete, behaviour of concrete under
various stress states, stress strain behaviour – cyclic load,
Dimensional stability of concrete – Elastic behaviour, shrinkage
and creep. Test on bond strength between steel and concrete
II Durability of concrete: Durability concept; factors affecting, 9
reinforcement corrosion; fire resistance; frost damage; sulphate
attack; alkali silica reaction; concrete in sea water, statistical
quality control, acceptance criteria as per BIS code.
Special concretes – Fibre reinforced concrete, High strength
concrete, High performance concrete, Ultra High performance
concrete, Self-compacting concrete, Geo polymer concrete,
Lightweight concrete, Polymer concrete
III Proportioning of concrete mixtures: Factors considered in the 9
design of mix, IS method of mix design, Mix design of special
concrete - High performance concrete - Self compacting concrete
Retrofitting techniques – Need for retrofitting, retrofitting of
structural members i.e., column and beams by Jacketing

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technique, Externally bonding(ERB) technique, near surface
mounted (NSM) technique, External post- tensioning, Section
enlargement, ferrocement.

IV Non-destructive testing of concrete: Surface Hardness, Ultrasonic 9

pulse velocity, Penetration resistance, Pull-out test, chemical
testing for chloride and carbonation- core cutting - measuring
reinforcement cover. Scanning Electron Microscopy, X-Ray
Microanalysis of Concretes, Interpretation of concrete
deterioration from SEM/EDXA, Techniques for Corrosion
Investigation in Reinforced Concrete

V Measurement of Strain: Strain Gauge Characteristics- - Strain 9

gauge types, circuits - Strain Gauge rosettes.
Force transducers: Load cells - different types-tension,
compression, shear beam, bending.
Measurement of displacement: Linear variable differential
transformer – principle and working.
RC Members - Testing and instrumentation: Test on RC beams
for flexure, shear and torsion, compression test on RC columns,
test on beam column joints – cyclic and reverse cyclic.

Total hours 45

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Course Year of
Course Name Category L T P Credit
Code Introduction

Research Methodology & RM 2 0 0 2 2022

22MC061A IPR

i) COURSE OBJECTIVES:
This course is intended to prepare the M. Tech students to carry out their dissertation/ research
project work effectively, with a research bias. The student will be able to formulate a viable
research problem, do a critical analysis of publications in the area of research, and identify a
research method suitable for the work. The student will achieve the capability to write a technical
paper based on his/her dissertation/ research project.

ii) COURSE OUTCOMES:

After the completion of the course the student will be able to:

CO1 Explain research ethics, Citation, Impact factor and Plagiarism Apply

CO2 Formulate a research problem, make a suitable research design, Apply

and identify the data collection methods

CO3 Analyse the collected data Analyse

CO4 Explain the role of IPR and Patent law in fostering research work, Apply
leading to creation of improved products, thus supporting economic
growth and social benefits

CO5 Develop a technical paper for publication Apply

iii) SYLLABUS:

Introduction to Research Methodology- motivation for research, types of research, ethical issues.
Identifying a research area and collecting related literature. Research problem- scope- objectives,
literature review, identifying research gaps, and formulate the research problem. Research design
and methods, data collection and analysis.Copy right – royalty - IPR and patent law.Process of
patenting and development, Procedure for grant of patents.Copy left- open access, citation,
plagiarism, iImpact factor.Writing a technical paper.

iv) REFERENCES:

1) Stuart Melville and Wayne Goddard, Research methodology: an introduction for science &
engineering students.
2) Ranjit Kumar, 2nd Edition, Research Methodology: A Step by Step Guide for beginners.
3) Ramappa T., Intellectual Property Rights Under WTO, S. Chand, 2008.

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4) Robert P. Merges, Peter S. Menell, Mark A. Lemley, Intellectual Property in New
Technological Age, 2016.
5) Mayall, Industrial Design, McGraw Hill, 1992. Niebel, “Product Design”, McGraw Hill, 1974.

v) Course Plan:

Module Contents Hours

Introduction to Research Methodology: Motivation towards
I 6
research, Types of research.
Professional ethics in research: Ethical issues, ethical committees.
Identification of major conferences and important journals in a
chosen area of interest. Collection of at least 10 published papers
on a research problem in the chosen area.
II Defining and formulating the research problem: Literature Survey, 6
Analysing the collected papers to understand how the authors
haveidentified the research gaps, arrived at their objectives, and
formulated their research problem. Understanding how their
research work is different from the previous works in the chosen
area.
Research design and methods: Analyzing the collected papers to
III 6
understand how the authors have formulated the research methods,
both analytical methods and experimental methods.
Data Collection and analysis: Analyzing the collected papers to
understand the methods of data collection, data processing,analysis
strategies, and tools used for analyzing the data.

Copy right - royalty - Intellectual property rights and patent law –

IV 6
Process of Patenting and Development, Procedure for grant of
patents.
Reproduction of published material: Copy left- Open access,
Citation and acknowledgement. Plagiarism, Impact factor.
Technical writing - Structure and components of a typical technical
V 6
paper, abstract and conclusion, illustrations and tables,
bibliography, referencing and footnotes.
Writing a technical paper – based on the identified research problem,
and using the collected papers, Literature survey, Problem
formulation, and Research design, and a hypothetical result.
Total hours 30

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Course Year of
Course Name Category L T P Credit
Code Introduction

Structural Engineering
22CE169A LBC 0 0 2 1 2022
and Design Lab

i) COURSE OBJECTIVES:
Goal of this course is to familiarize the students with experimental evaluation of properties of
materials used in concrete and to study the behaviour of concrete members. The students will
be exposed to the instruments for measurement of strain, deflection, operations of UTM,
hydraulic loading systems, force measuring devices etc. The course also aims to familiarize the
students with software packages for analysis, design and detailing of reinforced concrete
structures.
ii) COURSE OUTCOMES:
After the completion of the course the student will be able to:
CO 1 Decide the suitability of materials used for preparing a concrete Evaluate
mix.
CO 2 Apply the IS method of mix design to develop a concrete mix. Apply
CO 3 Evaluate the hardened properties and quality of concrete mix using Evaluate
destructive and non-destructive testing methods.
CO 4 Assess the modes of failure and bond strength between concrete Evaluate
and reinforcement bars.
CO 5 Assess the failure modes and behaviour of reinforced concrete and Evaluate
prestressed concrete members
CO 6 Apply software tools in the analysis and design of structural Apply
elements and framed structures subjected to gravity loads.

iii) SYLLABUS:

 Design of concrete mix – 4 sessions

 Hardened property of concrete – 1 session
 Durability test and NDT – 1 session
 Bond strength test – 1 session
 Test on RC members – 3 sessions
 Design of RCC members – 1 session
 Design of RCC structures – 4 sessions

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iv) REFERENCES:
1) Relevant IS codes (IS 10262: 2019, IS 1489 (Part 1): 2015, IS 383: 2016, IS 2386 (Part
III): 1963, IS 516 – 1959, IS 456-2000 (Reaffirmed 2005), IS 2770 (Part I): 1967
(Reaffirmed 2007), Bureau of Indian Standards, New Delhi.
2) Reference Manual of the Relevant Software.

v) COURSE PLAN

Module Contents No. of

hours
I Develop a concrete mix which is suitable for structural 8
applications
a) Test on materials
b) Mix design
c) Fresh property
d) Test for compressive strength
II Evaluate the tensile and flexural strength of developed mix 2
and relate it with the compressive strength
a) Test for flexural strength
b) Test for split tensile strength
c) Test for modulus of elasticity
III Evaluate the quality of concrete using durability and non- 2
destructive testing methods
a) RCPT test
b) Rebound hammer test
c) Ultrasonic pulse velocity test
IV Determine the modes of failure and bond strength between 2
concrete and reinforcement bars
a) Test on 8 mm and 16 mm diameter bars
V Study the modes of failure and behaviour of reinforced 6
concrete members prepared using the developed mix
a) Test on reinforced concrete beam
b) Test on prestressed concrete beam
c) Test on reinforced concrete column
VI Analysis and design of RCC elements with different support 2
conditions using any software package
a) Continuous Beams
b) Rigid Joint Frames
c) Pin Joint Frames
VII Analysis and design of multistoreyed buildings using any 8
software package
Total hours 30

Approved in the BoS held on 05/08/2022 & 28/02/2023 and AC held on 29/08/2022 & 20/03/2023
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