B.Tech (Civil) Syllabus

Semester VIII

  • COURSE CODE
    COURSE NAME
    CREDITS
  • JEOE-081-084

    Open Elective-II:

    Non-Conventional Energy Resources (JEOE-081)

    UNIT-I

    Introduction: Various non-conventional energy resources- Introduction, availability, classification, relative Merits and demerits, Solar Cells: Theory of solar cells, solar cell materials, solar cell array, solar cell power plant, limitations.

    UNIT-II

    Solar Thermal Energy: Solar radiation, flat plate collectors and their materials, applications and performance, focussing of collectors and their materials, applications and performance; solar thermal power plants, thermal energy storage for solar heating and cooling, limitations.

    UNIT-III

    Geothermal Energy: Resources of geothermal energy, thermodynamics of geo-thermal energy conversion-electrical conversion, non-electrical conversion, environmental considerations, Magneto-hydrodynamics (MHD): Principle of working of MHD Power plant, performance and limitations, Fuel Cells: Principle of working of various types of fuel cells and their working, performance and limitations.

    UNIT-IV

    Thermo-electrical and thermionic Conversions: Principle of working, performance and limitations. Wind Energy: Wind power and its sources, site selection, criterion, momentum theory, classification of rotors, concentrations and augments, wind characteristics, performance and limitations of energy conversion systems.

    UNIT-V

    Bio-mass: Availability of bio-mass and its conversion theory, Ocean Thermal Energy Conversion (OTEC): Availability, theory and working principle, performance and limitations, Wave and Tidal Wave: Principle of working, performance and limitations, Waste Recycling Plants.

    Books:

    • 1. Raja et al, “Introduction to Non-Conventional Energy Resources” Scitech Publications.
    • 2. John Twideu and Tony Weir, “Renewal Energy Resources” BSP Publications.
    • 3. M.V.R. Koteswara Rao, “Energy Resources: Conventional & Non-Conventional “BSPPublications, 2006
    • 4. D.S. Chauhan,”Non-conventional Energy Resources” New Age International
    • 5. C.S. Solanki, “Renewal Energy Technologies: A Practical Guide for Beginners” PHI Learning. (14)

    Non-Linear Dynamic Systems (JEOE-82)

    UNIT-I

    Dynamic systems: Concept of dynamic systems, importance of non-linearity, nonlinear dynamics of flows (in 1, 2, and 3 dimensions) and Maps (1 and 2 dimensions) in phase space, Equilibrium, Periodicity. Picard’s theorem, Peano’s theorem, boundedness of solutions, omega limit points of bounded trajectories.

    UNIT-II

    Stability via Lyapunov’s indirect method, converse Lyapunov functions, and sublevel sets of Lyapunow functions, Lasalle’s invariance principle.

    UNIT-III

    Lyapunov’s direct method, converse Lyapunov’s theorems, Brokett’s theorem, applications to control system, stable manifold theorem, centre manifold theorem, normal form theory and applications to nonlinear systems.

    UNIT-IV

    Bifurcation: Elementary Bifurcation theory, catastrophe, strange attractor, fractals, fractal geometry and fractal dimension.

    UNIT-V

    Chaos: Deterministic Chaos, routes to chaos (period doubling, quasiperiodicity, intermittency, universality, renormalization); Measurement of Chaos (Poincare section, Lyapunov index, entropy);.control of chaos.

    Books:

    • 1. D.K. Arrowsmith and C.M. Place, “An Introduction to Dynamical Systems” Cambridge University press London, 1990. .
    • 2. K.T. Alligood, T.D. Sauer, and J.A Yorke, “CHAOS: An Introduction to Dynamical System” Springer Verlag, 1997. .
    • 3. H K Khalis, “Nonlinear Systems” Prentice Hall, 1996 .
    • 4. R. R. Mohler, “Non linear systems, Vol-I: Dynamics and Control” Prentice Hall, 1991.
    • 5. J.M. T. Thomson and H.B. Stewart, “Nonlinear Dynamics and Chaos” John Wiley & Sons, 1986..
    • 6. Stanislaw H. Zak, “Systems and control” Oxford University Press, 2003. .

    Product Development (JEOE- 083)

    UNIT-I

    Concept of Product, definition and scope, Design definitions, old and new design methods, design by evolution, examples such as evolution of sewing M/C, bicycle, safety razor etc., need based developments, technology based developments physical reliability & economic feasibility of design concepts.

    UNIT-II

    Morphology of design, divergent, transformation and convergent phases of product design, identification of need, Analysis of need, Design criteria; functional, aesthetics, ergonomics, form, shape, size, colour. Mental blocks, Removal blocs, Ideation techniques, Creativity, Check list.

    UNIT-III

    Transformations, Brainstorming& Synetics, Morephological techniques, Utility Concept, Utility Valaue, Utility Index, Decision making under Multiple Criteria, Economic aspects, Fixed and variable costs, Break-even analysis.

    UNIT-IV

    Reliability considerations, Bath tub curve, Reliability of systems in series and parallel, Failure rate, MTTF and MTBF, Optimum spares from Reliability considerations, Design of display and controls, Man-machine interface, Compatibility of displays and controls, Ergonomic aspects, Anthroprometric data and its importance in design, Application of Computers in Product development & design.

    UNIT-V

    Existing techniques such as work-study, SQC etc for improving method & quality of product, Innovation versus Invention, Technological Forecasting, Use of Standards for Design.

    Books:

    • 1. A.K. Chitab& R.C. Gupta “Product design & Manufacturing” – Prentice Hall
    • 2. R.P. Crewford, “The Technology of creation Thinking” Prentice Hall
    • 3. C.D. Cain, “Product Design & Decision” Bussiness Books
    • 4. C.D. Cain, “Engg. Product Design” Bussiness Books

    Automation And Robotics (JECE-084)

    UNIT-I

    Introduction: Definition, Classification of Robots, geometric classification and control classification. Robot Elements: Drive system, control system, sensors, end effectors, gripper actuators and gripper design.

    UNIT-II

    Robot Coordinate Systems and Manipulator Kinematics: Robot co-ordinate system representation, Transformation, homogenous transform and its inverse, relating the robot to its world, Manipulators Kinematics, parameters of links and joints, kinematic chains, dynamics of kinematic chains, trajectory planning and control, advanced techniques of kinematics and dynamics of mechanical systems, parallel actuated and closed loop manipulators.

    UNIT-III

    Robot Control: Fundamental principles, classification, position, path velocity and force control systems, computed torque control, adaptive control, Seroo system for robot control, and introduction to robot vision.

    UNIT-IV

    Robot Programming: Level of robot programming, language based programming, task level programming, robot programming synthesis, robot programming for welding, machine tools, material handling, assembly operations, collision free motion planning. Applications: Application of robot in welding, machine tools, material handling, and assembly operations parts sorting and parts inspection.

    Books:

    • 1. Coifet Chirroza, “An Introduction to Robot Technology” Kogan Page
    • 2. Y. Koren “Robotics for Engineers” Mcgraw Hill
    • 3. K. S. Fu, R.C. Gonzalez Y& CSG Lee, “Robotics” McGraw Hill
    • 4. J.J. Craig, “Robotics” Addison-Wesley
    • 5. Grover, Mitchell Weiss, Nagel Octrey, “Industrial Robots” Mcgraw Hill
    • 6. Asfahl, “Robots & Manufacturing Automation” Wily Eastern.
    04
  • JECE-051-054

    Departmental Elective-V:

    Computer Aided Design (JECE-051)

    UNIT-I

    Elements of Computer Aided Design and its advantages over conventional design, Hardware required for CAD works.

    UNIT-II

    Principles of software design, concept of modular programming, debugging and testing.

    UNIT-III

    Computer applications in analysis and design of Civil Engineering systems.

    UNIT-IV

    Use of software packages in the area of Structural, Geotechnical, and Environmental fields.

    UNIT-V

    Expert system, their development and applications, Introduction to Neural Networks.

    Books:

    • 1. Computer Aided Design – S. Rajiv, Narosa Publication
    • 2. A.I. and Expert System – Robert L. Lerine & / Lane E. Drang, McGraw Hill
    • 3. “Neural Computing: Waserman, vonnostrand.

    Analysis and Design of Hydraulic Structures (JECE-052)

    UNIT-I

    Types of Head works: Component parts of a diversion headwork, Failure of hydraulic structures founded on permeable foundations, Principles of design, Bligh’s theory, Khosla’s theory for determination of pressure and exit gradient. Regulation Works: Falls, Classification, and Introduction to design principle of falls, Design of Sarda type and straight glacis tall. Principle and design of Distributory head regulation and cross regulator, canal escape, Bed bars.

    UNIT-II

    Canal head works: Functions, location, layout of head works. Weir and Barrage, Canal head Regulator, Introduction to the design principles of Weirs on permeable foundations, Design of vertical drop and sloping glacis weir. Cross drainage works: Necessity and types, Aqueduct, Siphon Aqueduct, super passage, canal siphon, level crossing, Introduction to design principles of cross drainage works.

    UNIT-III

    Flood routing: Types, methods of reservoir routing, channel routing by Muskingham Method. Investigation and planning of dams and Reservoirs: Zones of storage, Estimation of storage capacity, Reservoir losses, Reservoir sedimentation and its control, life of a reservoir. Dams: classification and selection criteria. Earth Dams: Classification, causes of failure Phreatic line, and its determination Introduction to stability analysis.

    UNIT-IV

    Gravity dams: Forces method of analysis, modes of failure and factor of safety, Elementary profile, stability analysis, galleries, joints, control of cracks.

    UNIT-V

    Spillways: Spillway capacity, types of spillways, Design of ogee spillway, Energy dissipation below Spillway, design criteria for Hydraulic Jump type stilling basins with horizontal and sloping aprons, spillway gates, Hydro-Electric Power: assessment of potential specially in reference to India, classification of power plants, important terms, types of turbines and their suitability, Power House layout and important structures of a powerhouse.

    Books:

    • 1. Water Resources Engg. By Larry W Mays, John Wiley India
    • 2. Water resources Engg. By Wurbs and James, John wiley India
    • 3. Water Resources Engg. By R.K. Linsley, McGraw Hill 29
    • 4. Irrigation and Water Resources Engg. By G L Asawa, New Age International.
    • 5. Irrigation Engg. And Hydraulic Structures by S. K. Garg, Khanna Publishers
    • 6. Irrigation and Water Power Engineering by B. C. Punimia & Pande B.B. Lal

    Water Resources Systems (JECE-053)

    UNIT-I

    Concept of System & System Analysis: Definition and types of a system, System Approach and analysis, Basic Problems in System Analysis.

    UNIT-II

    System Techniques in Water Resources: Optimization using calculus, Linear programming, Dynamic Programming and Simulation, Combination of Simulation and Optimization.

    UNIT-III

    Economic Considerations in Water Resources Systems: Basics of Engineering Economics, Economic Analysis, Conditions of project optimality, Benefit‐cost Analysis.

    UNIT-IV

    Multi-objective Planning: Non-inferior solutions, Plan Formulation & Plan Selection.

    UNIT-V

    Applications of Linear Programming: Irrigation water allocation for single and multiple crops, Multi-Reservoir system for irrigation Planning, Reservoir operation for Irrigation and Hydro-power Optimization Application of Dynamic Programming: Optimal crop water allocation, Steady State, Reservoir Operation Policy for Irrigation.

    Books:

    • 1. Ossenbruggen, P. J. – System Analysis for Civil Engg., John Wiley, New York
    • 2. Taha, H. –Operational Research-An Introduction, Vth Edition, Prentice Hall.
    • 3. Loucks, D. P. Stedenger and Haith, D. A. –Water Resources Systems Planning & Analysis, Prentice Hall.
    • 4. Jain, S. K. and Singh, V. P. – Water Resources Systems Planning & Management, Elesvier,Amsterdam

    Machine Foundation Design (JECE-054)

    UNIT-I

    Vibration of elementary Systems: Vibration motion, vector representation of harmonic motion, Single Degree of freedom system: Free Vibrations‐ damped and undamped, Forced Vibrations – damped and undamped.

    UNIT-II

    Dynamics of soil‐foundation System: types of machine foundation, design criteria, dynamic loads, Physical modelling and response analysis, Barken’s approach, Ford & Haddow’s analysis, hammer Foundation, I. S. Codes.

    UNIT-III

    Dynamic soil testing techniques: cyclic plate load test, block vibration test, shear modulus test, Geophysical methods, Resonance‐column test, Two & three borehole techniques, Model tests using Centrifuge and shake table, recent developments.

    UNIT-IV

    RVibration isolation and control: vibration transmitted through soil media, active and passive isolation, Vibration isolation – rigid foundation and flexible foundation, method of isolation, properties of Material and media used for isolation, vibration control of existing machine, foundation isolation by Barriers.

    UNIT-V

    Guidelines for design and construction of machine foundation: data required for design of reciprocating, Impact and rotary type machines, guidelines for the design of different type machines, construction Guidelines, guidelines for providing vibration absorbers.

    Books:

    • 1. S. Prakash – Machine Foundation
    • 2. B. B. Prasad – Fundamentals of Ground Vibration
    • 3. Richard, Hall and Wood – Vibrations of Soil and Foundations
    04
  • JECE-061-064

    Departmental Elective-VI:

    Ground Improvement Techniques (JECE-061)

    UNIT-I

    Introduction, Review of compaction theory, effect of compaction on surface behaviour, Field methods of Compaction, Quality Control, Design of soil-lime, soil-cement, soil-bitumen and soil-lime-flyash mixes.

    UNIT-II

    In-situ densification methods in granular soils, Deep compaction: Introduction, Terra-Probe, Vibroflotation techniques, Ground Suitability for Vibroflotation, Advantages, Mueller Resonance Compaction, Dynamic Compaction, Depth of Improvement.

    UNIT-III

    In-situ densification methods in cohesive soil: Introduction, Pre-loading and de-watering, Vertical drains, Electrical method, Thermal method.

    UNIT-IV

    Grouting: introduction, suspension grout, solution grout, grouting equipments and methods, Grouting Design and layout, Granular Piles: Ultimate bearing capacity and settlement, method of construction, load test.

    UNIT-V

    Underpinnings of foundations: importance and situations for underpinning, methodology, typical Examples, Geotextiles: types, functions, specifications, precautions in transportation and storage.

    Books:

    • 1. S. K. Garg – Soil Mechanics & Foundation Engineering.
    • 2. Purshotham Raju – Ground Improvement
    • 3. Gopal Ranjan and A. S. R. Rao – Basic and Applied Soil Mechanics
    • 4. J. N. Mandal – Geosynthetics World
    • 5. Bergado et. al. – Soft Ground Improvement
    • 6. Koerner, R. M. - Designing with geosynthetics

    River Engineering (JECE-062)

    UNIT-I

    Introduction, classification of Rivers, Mechanics of alluvial rivers including channel and flood plain Features, Sediment transport and budgets, River morphology and various classification schemes.

    UNIT-II

    Behaviour of Rivers: Introduction, River Channel patterns, Straight river channels, causes, characteristics and shapes of meanders and control, cut-off, Braided Rivers, Bed forms, Instability of rivers, Hydraulic Geometry, Delta formation and control.

    UNIT-III

    Mechanics of Alluvial Rivers, Rivers and restoration structures, Socio‐cultural influences and ethics of Stream restoration.

    UNIT-IV

    Bio-engineering Techniques, Classification review, Natural Channel Design Analysis, Time Series, Analysis of flow, Sediment and channel geometry data.

    UNIT-V

    River Training and Protection Works: Introduction, Classification of River Training, Types of training Works, Protection for Bridges with reduced waterway, Design of Guide Band, embankment and Spurs/dampners and other river/ flood protection works.

    Books:

    • 1. River Behaviour Management and Training (Vol. I & II), CBI&P, New Delhi
    • 2. Irrigation & Water Power Engineering‐ B. C. Punmia and Pande B. B. Lal.

    Groundwater Management (JECE-063)

    UNIT-I

    Introduction, hydrological cycle & definitions, Occurrence of ground water, hydro-geology & aquifers, Ground water movement, Darcy’s law, flow-nets in isotropic medium.

    UNIT-II

    Steady and unsteady flow through confined and unconfined aquifers, Dupuits theory, Observation wells, Well Hydraulics: Single& Multiple well system, partially penetrating wells, Image wells, Mutual interference of wells, well losses, specific capacity, Inverse problem i.e. pumping tests for aquifer parameters.

    UNIT-III

    Water Wells: Design of water wells, Well construction, Well completion, Development of wells Pumping equipment for water wells, maintenance of wells, ground water irrigation.

    UNIT-IV

    Ground Water quality, Contamination of groundwater and its Control, Ground Water Modeling Techniques, Ground water exploration, Surface and Subsurface Investigations of Ground water, Artificial discharge and Recharge of Ground Water, Groundwater drainage.

    UNIT-V

    Ground Water Management Techniques: Groundwater budgeting, groundwater modeling & stimulation, application of GIS and remote sensing in groundwater management, Roof-top rainwater harvesting and recharge.

    Books:

    • 1. ‘Groundwater Hydrology’ by Todd D. K.
    • 2. ‘Groundwater Resource Evaluation’ by Walton W. C.
    • 3. Groundwater’ by Raghunath H. M.
    • 4. ‘Handbook of Applied Hydrology’ by Chow V. T.
    • 5. ‘Irrigation: Theory & Practice’ by Michael A. M.

    Earthquake Resistant Design (JECE-064)

    UNIT-I

    Internal structure of earth, Causes of earthquakes, Seismic waves, Magnitude, Intensity and Energy released, Characteristics of Earthquakes.

    UNIT-II

    Response of Structure to Earthquake motion, Modeling of structures, Dynamics of single degree Of freedom system.

    UNIT-III

    Dynamics of multi degree of freedom system, Idealization of structures, Dynamics of soils and Seismic response, Conceptual design.

    UNIT-IV

    Introduction to earthquake resistant design, Equivalent lateral force method, Response Spectrum method, Time history method, Design of Masonry buildings.

    UNIT-V

    Reinforced Concrete buildings, Steel Buildings, Material Properties, Code provisions, Introduction to machine foundation, Degrees of freedom of a block foundation I.S. code Provisions for design and construction of machine foundations.

    Books:

    • 1. Introduction to Structural Dynamics - J.M. Biggs
    • 2. Elements of Earthquake Engineering - Jai Krishna an A.R. Chandrasekaran
    • 3. IS: 1983 - 1984 Criterion for Earthquake Resistant Design.
    • 4. Structural Dynamics - Theory & cpomputation - Mario Paz.
    • 5. Dynamics of Structures Theory and Applicaions to Earhquake Engineering - Anil K. Chopra.
    • 6. Earthquake Resistant of Design of structures, Agarwal and Srikhande.
    • 7. Earthquake Resistant of Design of structures, S.K. Duggal
    04
  • JECE-701

    Construction Technology & Management:

    UNIT-I

    Elements of Management: Project cycle, Organisation, planning, scheduling monitoring updating and management system in construction.

    UNIT-II

    Network Techniques: Bar charts, milestone charts, work break down structure and preparation of networks. Application of network Techniques like PERT, GERT, CPM AON and AOA in construction management, Project monitoring, cost planning, resource allocation through network techniques, Line of balance technique.

    UNIT-III

    Engineering Economics: Time value of money, Present economy studies, Equivalence concept, financing of projects, economic comparison present worth method Equivalent annual cost method, discounted cash flow method, analytical criteria for postponing of investment retirement and replacement of asset. Depreciation and break even cost analysis.

    UNIT-IV

    Contract Management: Legal aspects of contraction, laws related to contracts, land acquisition, labour safety and welfare. Different types of contracts, their relative advantages and disadvantages. Elements of tender preparation, process of tendering pre-qualification of contracts, Evaluation of tenders, contract negotiation and award of work, monitoring of contract extra items, settlements of disputes, arbitration and Commissioning of project.

    UNIT-V

    Equipment Management: Productivity, operational cost, owning and hiring cost and the work motion study. Simulation techniques for resource scheduling, Construction Equipments for earth moving , Hauling Equipments, Hoisting Equipments, Conveying Equipments , Concrete Production Equipments.

    Books:

    • 1. “Construction Planning”, Equipment and Methods. : R.L. Peurify. T.M.H. International Book Company.
    • 2. “PERT & CPM Principles and Applications” L.S. Srinath, E.W.P. Ltd., New Delhi.
    • 3. “Network Analysis Techniques” S.K. Bhatnagar, Willey Eastern Ltd.
    • 4. Construction Technology by Sarkar, Oxford
    04
  • JECE-851

    Project
    12
  • JGP-801

    General Proficiency
    02
  • Total Credits
     
    30