M.E. - Construction Engineering and Management - K.S.R ...

M.E. - Construction Engineering and

Management

CURRICULUM & SYLLABI

Regulations 2016

(Applicable to candidates admitted in the academic year 2016-2017 onwards)

K.S.R. College of Engineering

(Autonomous)

K.S.R. Kalvi Nagar, Tiruchengode – 637 215

Namakkal (Dt), Tamilnadu, India

Email : [email protected] Website : www.ksrce.ac.ins

M.E. - Construction Engineering and Management

K.S.R.C.E – Curriculum & Syllabi (R-2016) 1

K.S.R. COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING (Autonomous) (Approved by AICTE& Affiliated to Anna University)


CURRICULUM PG

R - 2016

Department Civil Engineering

Programme M.E. – Construction Engineering and Management

SEMESTER – I

Sl.No. Course Code Course Name

Hours/ Week Credit Maximum Marks

L T P C CA ES Total

THEORY

1. MA16131 Statistical Methods and Queuing Theory 3 1 0 4 30 70 100

2. CN16112 Modern Construction Materials 3 0 0 3 30 70 100

3. CN16113 Construction Equipment 3 0 0 3 30 70 100

4. CN16114 Contract Laws and Regulations 3 0 0 3 30 70 100

5. Professional Elective-I 3 0 0 3 30 70 100

6. Professional Elective-II 3 0 0 3 30 70 100

PRACTICAL

7. CN16121 Construction Engineering Laboratory 0 0 3 2 50 50 100

8. CN16122 Technical Presentation-I 0 2 0 1 50 50 100

Total 18 03 03 22 800

SEMESTER - II

Sl.No. Course Code

Course Name Hours/ Week Credit Maximum Marks L T P C CA ES Total

THEORY

1. CN16211 Advanced Construction Techniques 3 0 0 3 30 70 100

2. CN16212 Project Formulation and Appraisal 3 0 0 3 30 70 100

3. CN16213 Construction Planning, Scheduling and Control 3 0 0 3 30 70 100

4. CN16214 Computer Application in Construction Engineering and Planning

3 1 0 4 30 70 100

5. Professional Elective -III 3 0 0 3 30 70 100

6. Open Elective 3 0 0 3 30 70 100

PRACTICAL

7. CN16221 Advanced Computing Techniques Laboratory 0 0 3 2 50 50 100

8. CN16222 Technical Presentation-II 0 2 0 1 50 50 100

Total 18 3 3 22 800



(* Four Weeks during vacation)



CURRICULUM PG

R - 2016



SEMESTER - III

Sl.No. Course Code

Course Name Hours/ Week Credit Maximum Marks L T P C CA ES Total

THEORY

1. Professional Elective -IV 3 0 0 3 30 70 100

2. Professional Elective -V 3 0 0 3 30 70 100

3. Professional Elective -VI 3 0 0 3 30 70 100

PRACTICAL

4. CN16321 Project Work – Phase I 0 0 12 6 50 50 100

5. CN16322 Practical Training* 0 0 0 2 50 50 100

Total 9 0 12 17 500

SEMESTER - IV

Sl.No. Course Code

Course Name Hours/ Week Credit Maximum Marks

L T P C CA ES Total

PRACTICAL

1. CN16421 Project Work – Phase II 0 0 30 12 50 50 100

Total 0 0 30 12 100





CURRICULUM PG

R - 2016



List of Electives

ELECTIVES (SEMESTER – I)

Sl.No. Course Code

Course Name Hours/ Week Credit Maximum Marks

L T P C CA ES Total

1. CN16191 Advanced Concrete Technology (Common To ST & CN )

3 0 0 3 30 70 100

2. ST16192 Maintenance and Rehabilitation of Structures (Common To ST & CN )

3 0 0 3 30 70 100

3. CN16163 Business Economics and Finance Management

3 0 0 3 30 70 100

4. CN16164 Construction of Pavements 3 0 0 3 30 70 100

5. CN16165 Energy Efficient Buildings 3 0 0 3 30 70 100

6. CN16166 Quantitative Techniques in Management 3 0 0 3 30 70 100

ELECTIVES (SEMESTER – II)


Hours/ Week Credit Maximum Marks

L T P C CA ES Total

1. CN16291 Admixtures in Concrete (Common To ST & CN )

3 0 0 3 30 70 100

2. CN16262 Personnel Management in Construction 3 0 0 3 30 70 100

3. CN16263 Construction Project Management 3 0 0 3 30 70 100

4. CN16264 Energy Conservation Techniques in Building Construction

3 0 0 3 30 70 100

5. CN16265 System Integration in Construction 3 0 0 3 30 70 100

6. ST16296 Special Concrete (Common To ST & CN )

3 0 0 3 30 70 100

ELECTIVES (SEMESTER – III)


Hours/ Week Credit Maximum Marks L T P C CA ES Total

1. CN16361 Building Management Systems 3 0 0 3 30 70 100

2. CN16392 Prefabricated Structures (Common To ST & CN )

3 0 0 3 30 70 100

3. CN16363 Quality Control and Assurance in Construction 3 0 0 3 30 70 100

4. CN16364 Resource Management and Control in Construction

3 0 0 3 30 70 100

5. CN16365 Safety Practices and Management 3 0 0 3 30 70 100

6. CN16366 Shoring, Scaffolding and Formwork 3 0 0 3 30 70 100

7. CN16397 Research Methodology (Common To ST & CN )

3 0 0 3 30 70 100

8. ST16398 Corrosion of Steel in Concrete (Common To ST & CN )

3 0 0 3 30 70 100



K.S.R. COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING (Autonomous) R 2016

SEMESTER - I

MA16131 STATISTICAL METHODS AND QUEUEING THEORY L T P C 3 1 0 4

Objectives:

On the completion of the course the students are expected to know one dimensional random variable and Distributions.

To extend their knowledge in the concepts of Estimation theory and testing of hypotheses.

To study the basics of design of Experiments and queuing models.

UNIT - I ONE DIMENSIONAL RANDOM VARIABLE [12 Hrs]

Random variables - Probability function – moments – moment generating functions and their properties –

Binomial, Poisson, Uniform and Normal distributions – Function of a Random Variable.

UNIT - II ESTIMATION THEORY [12 Hrs]

Estimation of parameters – Unbiased Estimator - Maximum Likelihood Estimation – Curve fitting by Principle of least squares - linear trend y = ax + b and second degree parabola y = ax

2 + bx + c – Regression equations.

UNIT - III TESTING OF HYPOTHESES [12 Hrs]

Sampling distributions - Type I and Type II errors – Test of significance for attributes: test for difference between

two proportions – Test of significance for small sample (Student’s t- test) - Test of significance for large samples

(z-test) - Test of significance of variance (F- test) – Chi-Square test for Independence and attributes.

UNIT - IV DESIGN OF EXPERIMENTS [12 Hrs]

Analysis of variance – One-way and two-way classifications – Completely randomized design – Randomized

block design – Latin square design.

UNIT - V QUEUEING MODELS [12 Hrs]

Poisson Process – Applications of Queuing Models – characteristics of Queuing Models – Kendall’s notation -

Markovian queues – Model I – (M/M/1) : ( Single Server with infinite capacity – Little’s formula - Model

II – (M/M/C) : ( Multi Server with infinite capacity - Model III – (M/M/1) : ( Single Server with

finite capacity - Model IV – (M/M/C) : ( Multi Server with finite capacity Models.

Total (L:45 T:15 ) = 60 Periods

Course Outcomes:

To understand the concept of one dimensional random variable and Distributions.

To understand and estimate the values in Estimation theory.

To find the inference of the samples by using various methods in testing of hypothesis.

Interpret variances by design of experiments to obtain inferences.

To apply the concepts of queuing models in engineering fields.

Reference Books:

1. Dr. S.P. Gupta,” Statistical Methods”, Sultan Chand and Sons, New Delhi, 2001.

2. S. Palaniammal,” Probability and Queueing Theory”, PHI Learning, P (Ltd), New Delhi.

3. Gupta, S. C. and Kapoor, V. K., Fundamentals of Mathematical Statistics, Sultan Chand and Sons, New Delhi, 2001.

4. P.K.Gupta & Man Mohan,”Operations Research” Sultan Chand & Sons, 12th edition, 2013.

5. Vohra, N.D. “Quantitative Techniques in Management”, Tata McGraw – Hill Company Limited, 2007.




SEMESTER - I

16CN112 MODERN CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS L T P C

3 0 0 3

Objectives:

To study and understand the properties of recent materials used in construction.

Knowing about the properties of high volume fly ash concrete and applications of polymers and mix proportions of polymers.

Give knowledge about special types of concrete.

UNIT - I SPECIAL CONCRETE [ 9 hrs ]

Behaviour of concrete- High strength and High performance concrete – SIMCON, SIFCON, Geo Polymer Concrete – Nano concrete – Self healing and bacterial concrete – Self-cleaning concrete – Controlled low strength materials.

UNIT - II METALS AND ALLOYS [ 9 Hrs ]

Steels- New Alloy steels – Aluminum and its products – Coatings to reinforcement – Applications.

UNIT - III COMPOSITES [ 9 Hrs ]

Plastics – Reinforced polymers – FRP – Applications

UNIT - IV OTHER MATERIALS [ 9 Hrs ]

Water proofing compounds – Non weathering – Flooring and façade materials – Thermal insulation & acoustics absorption materials – Lightweight blocks – Aerocon.

UNIT - V SMART AND INTELLIGENT MATERIALS [ 9 Hrs ]

Smart and intelligent materials for intelligent buildings – Special features.

Total (L: 45 T: 0) = 45 Periods

Course Outcomes:

To know about the special concrete usage in field.

Gain knowledge about different types metals and alloys in construction field.

Illustrate various techniques for polymers inclusion in concrete.

Illustrate various materials in construction field.

Give knowledge about smart materials for intelligent buildings.

Reference Books :

1 R. K. Rajput, Engineering Materials, S. Chand & Company Ltd., 2000.

2 M. S. Shetty, Concrete Technology (Theory and Practice), S. Chand & Company Ltd., 2003.

3 Workshop on Steel Concrete Composite Structures, Conducted at Anna University, (2000).

4 IS 11384 -1985, Code of Practice for Steel concrete Composite structures.

5 http://nptel.ac.in/downloads/105106053/




SEMESTER – I

16CN113 CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENTS L T P C

3 0 0 3

Objectives:

To study the equipment used for different construction works.

To gain knowledge in handling of equipments in site.

To study the equipment productivity and its management.

UNIT - I EQUIPMENT FOR EARTHWORK [ 9 Hrs ]

Fundamentals of Earth Work Operations - Earth Moving Operations - Types of Earth Work Equipment - Tractors, Motor Graders, Scrapers, Front end Waders, Earth Movers

UNIT - II OTHER CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENTS [ 9 Hrs ]

Equipment for Dredging, Trenching, Tunneling, Drilling, Blasting - Equipment for Compaction - Erection Equipment - Types of pumps used in Construction - Equipment for Dewatering and Grouting – Foundation and Pile Driving Equipment –Equipment for Demolition.

UNIT - III MATERIALS HANDLING EQUIPMENT [ 9 Hrs ]

Forklifts and related equipment - Portable Material Bins – Conveyors - Hauling Equipment

UNIT - IV EQUIPMENT FOR PRODUCTION OF AGGREGATE AND CONCRETING [ 9 Hrs ]

Crushers – Feeders - Screening Equipment - Handling Equipment - Batching and Mixing Equipment - Hauling, Pouring and Pumping Equipment – Transporters

UNIT - V CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT MANAGEMENT [ 9 Hrs ]

Identification – Planning - Equipment Management in Projects - Maintenance Management – Replacement - Cost Control of Equipment - Depreciation Analysis – Safety Management

Total (L: 45 T: 0 ) =45 Periods

Course Outcomes:

To understand principles of effective utilization of equipments.

To understand the basic of construction equipments.

To know about the materials handling in construction site.

To recognize the productivity of equipment management.

To know about the management of equipments and their utilization.

Reference Books :

1 Deodhar, S.V. “ Construction Equipment and Job Planning”, Khanna Publishers, NewDelhi, (2010).

2 Dr.Mahesh Varma, “Construction Equipment and its Planning and Application”, Metropolitan Book Company, New Delhi. (1988).

3 Robert L. Peurifoy, Clifford J. Schexnayder, Aviad Shapira, Robert Schmitt. “Construction Planning, Equipment, and Methods”, McGraw-Hill, (2010)

http://www.google.co.in/search?tbo=p&tbm=bks&q=inauthor:%22Robert+L.+Peurifoy%22

http://www.google.co.in/search?tbo=p&tbm=bks&q=inauthor:%22Clifford+J.+Schexnayder%22

http://www.google.co.in/search?tbo=p&tbm=bks&q=inauthor:%22Aviad+Shapira%22

http://www.google.co.in/search?tbo=p&tbm=bks&q=inauthor:%22Robert+Schmitt%22




SEMESTER – I

16CN114 CONTRACT LAWS AND REGULATIONS L T P C

3 0 0 3

Objectives:

To study the various types of construction contracts and their legal aspects and provisions.

To study contract laws and regulations so that adequate knowledge on formulating and managing construction contracts is gained.

To know about tendering and legal requirements.

UNIT - I CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTS [ 9 Hrs ]

Indian Contracts Act – Elements of Contracts – Types of Contracts – Features – Suitability – Design of Contract Documents – International Contract Document – Standard Contract Document – Law of Torts.

UNIT - II TENDERS [ 9 Hrs ]

Prequalification – Bidding – Accepting – Evaluation of Tender from Technical, Contractual and Commercial Points of View – Contract Formation and Interpretation – Potential Contractual Problems – World Bank Procedures and Guidelines –Transparency in Tamilnadu Tenders Act.

UNIT - III ARBITRATION [ 9 Hrs ]

Comparison of Actions and Laws – Agreements – Subject Matter – Violations – Appointment of Arbitrators – Conditions of Arbitration – Powers and Duties of Arbitrator – Rules of Evidence – Enforcement of Award – Costs.

UNIT - IV LEGAL REQUIREMENTS [ 9 Hrs ]

Insurance and Bonding – Laws Governing Sale, Purchase and Use of Urban and Rural Land – Land Revenue Codes – Tax Laws – Income Tax, Sales Tax, Excise and Custom Duties and their Influence on Construction Costs – Legal Requirements for Planning – Property Law – Agency Law – Local Government Laws for Approval – Statutory Regulations

UNIT - V LABOUR REGULATIONS [ 9 Hrs ]

Social Security – Welfare Legislation – Laws relating to Wages, Bonus and Industrial Disputes, Labour Administration – Insurance and Safety Regulations – Workmen’s Compensation Act – Indian Factory Act – Tamilnadu Factory Act – Child Labour Act - Other Labour Laws.

Total (L: 45 T: 0 ) = 45 Periods

Course Outcomes:

To study the elements of concluding, and administering contracts

To know about the procedure for tendering and documentation.

To achieve awareness on arbitrations and legal procedures

To know about the labor requirements in terms of tax and cost analysis.

To study labor regulations and their impact on managing of contracts

Reference Books :

1 Gajaria G.T., “Laws Relating to Building and Engineering Contracts in India”, M.M.Tripathi Private Ltd., Bombay, 4th edition, (2000).

2 Kwaku, A., Tenah, P.E. Jose M.Guevara, P.E., “Fundamentals of Construction Management and Organisation”, Printice Hall, (1985).

3 Jimmie Hinze, “Construction Contracts”, McGraw Hill, (2001)

4 Tamilnadu PWD code, (1986).

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



K.S.R. COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING (Autonomous)

R 2016

SEMESTER - I

16CN121 CONSTRUCTION ENGINEERING LABORATORY L T P C

0 0 3 2

Objectives:

This course provides a thorough knowledge of material selection through the material testing based on specification

To understand about fresh and hardened properties of concrete using admixtures

Learn the quality of control of concrete.

List of Experiments:

1. Mix Design of Concrete as per IS, ACI ,BS Method for high performance concrete

2. Mix Design of self-compacting concrete as per EFNARC guidelines.

3. Flow characteristics of self-compacting concrete

4. Effect of minerals in concrete at fresh and hardened state with relevance to workability, strength and

durability.

5. Effect of chemical admixtures in concrete at fresh and hardened state with relevance to workability,

strength and durability.

6. Permeability tests on hardened concrete

7. Determination of in-situ strength and quality of concrete using

Rebound hammer and

Ultrasonic pulse velocity tester

8. Fabrication, casting and testing of simply supported reinforced concrete beam for strength and deflection

behavior.

List of Equipment:

1. Concrete making Equipment

2. Equipments for self-compacting concrete

3. Workability and slump equipments for HPC & SCC

4. Equipments for compression testing with very high precision

5. NDT equipments- UPV, rebound hammer

6. Core cutting machine (electrically operated)

7. Permeability apparatus

8. Oven

9. Loading Frame

Total : 45 Periods

Course Outcomes:

To understand the high performance Concrete mix design procedure as per ACI IS and BS method

Know about the method of testing of workability of concrete using admixtures by Slump test.

Learn about the method of testing mechanical properties of concrete using admixtures.

Understand the self-compacting concrete mix design procedure as per EFNARC guidelines.

Learn about the method of testing of simply supported reinforced concrete beam for strength and deflection behavior.

Know about the method of testing of concrete by Nondestructive test – Rebound hammer & Ultra sonic pulse velocity test




SEMESTER - II

CN16211 ADVANCED CONSTRUCTION TECHNIQUES L T P C

3 0 0 3

Objectives :

To know about advanced techniques in sub structure and super structure.

To gain knowledge in erection of special structures in construction field.

To learn about the demolition and rehabilitation techniques for existing structures.

UNIT - I SUB STRUCTURE CONSTRUCTION [10Hrs]

Box jacking - pipe jacking - Under water construction of diaphragm walls and basement - Tunneling techniques - piling techniques - driving well and caisson - sinking cofferdam - cable anchoring and grouting - driving diaphragm walls, sheet piles - laying operations for built up offshore system - shoring for deep cutting - large reservoir construction - well points - dewatering and stand by plant equipment for underground open excavation.

UNIT - II SUPER STRUCTURE CONSTRUCTION FOR BUILDINGS [10Hrs]

Vacuum dewatering of concrete flooring – concrete paving technology – techniques of construction for continuous concreting operation in tall buildings of various shapes and varying sections – launching techniques – suspended form work – erection techniques of tall structures, large span structures – launching techniques for heavy decks – insitu-prestressing in high rise structures, aerial transporting handling erecting lightweight components on tall structures.

UNIT - III CONSTRUCTION OF SPECIAL STRUCTURES [10Hrs]

Erection of lattice towers and rigging of transmission line structures – construction sequence in cooling towers, silos, chimney, sky scrapers, bow string bridges, cable stayed bridges – launching and pushing of box decks – Advanced construction techniques for offshore structures – construction sequence and methods in domes and prestressed domes – support structure for heavy equipment and conveyor and machinery in heavy industries – erection of articulated structures, braced domes and space decks.

UNIT - IV REHABILITATION TECHNIQUES [10Hrs]

Mud jacking grout through slab foundation - micropiling for strengthening floor and shallow profile - pipeline laying - protecting sheet piles, screw anchors - sub grade water proofing, underpinning, crack stabilization techniques.

UNIT - V DEMOLITION [5Hrs]

Advanced techniques and sequence in demolition and dismantling.

Total (L: 45 T: 0 ) =45Periods

Course Outcomes:

To understand the various processes involved in sub-structure construction.

To understand the various processes involved in super-structure construction.

To understand the construction process of special structures and offshore structures.

To know about the rehabilitation techniques carried out for a structure.

To know about the demolition techniques carried out for a structure.

Reference Books :

1 Jerry Irvine, Advanced Construction Techniques, CA Rocketr, (1984)

2 Peter.H.Emmons, “Concrete Repair and Maintenance Illustrated”, Galgotia Publications Pvt. Ltd., (2001).

3 Sankar, S.K. and Saraswati, S., Construction Technology, Oxford University Press, New Delhi, (2008).




SEMESTER - II

CN16212 PROJECTFORMULATIONSANDAPPRAISAL L T P C

3 0 0 3

Objectives:

To study and understand the formulation of projects.

To know about the costing of construction projects.

To gain knowledge about the need of project appraisal.

UNIT - I PROJECT FORMULATION [10 Hrs]

Concepts – Capital investments - Generation and Screening of Project Ideas - Project identification – Preliminary Analysis, Market, Technical, Financial, Economic and Ecological - Pre-Feasibility Report and its Clearance, Project Estimates and Techno- Economic Feasibility Report, Detailed Project Report – Different Project Clearances required

UNIT - II PROJECT COSTING [10 Hrs]

Project Cash Flows – Time Value of Money – Cost of Capital

UNIT - III PROJECT APPRAISAL [10 Hrs]

NPV – BCR – IRR – ARR – Urgency – Pay Back Period – Assessment of Various Methods – Indian Practice of Investment Appraisal – International Practice of Appraisal – Analysis of Risk – Different Methods – Selection of a Project and Risk Analysis in Practice

UNIT - IV PROJECT FINANCING [10Hrs]

Project Financing – Means of Finance – Financial Institutions – Special Schemes – Key Financial Indicators – Ratios

UNIT - V PRIVATE SECTOR PARTICIPATION [5 Hrs]

Private sector participation in Infrastructure Development Projects - BOT, BOLT, BOOT - Technology Transfer and Foreign Collaboration - Scope of Technology Transfer.


Course Outcomes:

To study elements of project formulation and appraisal.

To know how to prepare the report on the project.

To study about the risk analysis in practice.

To study the costing and financial aspects of projects.

To study the implications of private sector participation in construction projects.

Reference Books :

1 United Nations Industrial Development Organisation (UNIDO) Manual for the Preparation of Industrial Feasibility Studies, (IDBI Reproduction) Bombay, (2005)

2 Barcus, S.W. and Wilkinson.J.W., Hand Book of Management Consulting Services, McGraw Hill New York, (1995).

3 Frank Harrison, E., “The Managerial Decision Making Process ", Houghton MiffinCo.Boston, 2005.

4 Willis, E. M., “Scheduling Construction Projects”, John Wiley & Sons, 2006.

5 http://www.nptel.ac.in/courses/112102107/4




SEMESTER - II

CN16213 CONSTRUCTION PLANNING, SCHEDULING AND CONTROL L T P C

3 0 0 3

Objectives:

To understand the basics of construction planning. To know about the scheduling techniques and monitoring of cost control. To learn about management of quality, safety and organization.

UNIT - I CONSTRUCTION PLANNING [9 Hrs]

Basic Concepts in the Development of Construction Plans - Choice of Technology and Construction Method - Defining Work Tasks - Defining Precedence Relationships among Activities - Estimating Activity Durations - Estimating Resource Requirements for Work Activities - Coding Systems.

UNIT - II SCHEDULING PROCEDURES AND TECHNIQUES [9 Hrs]

Construction Schedules - Critical Path Method – Scheduling Calculations - Float - Presenting Project Schedules - Scheduling for Activity-on-Node and with Leads, Lags, and Windows - Scheduling with Resource Constraints and Precedence - Use of Advanced Scheduling Techniques - Scheduling with Uncertain Durations - Calculations for Monte Carlo Schedule Simulation - Crashing and Time/Cost Tradeoffs - Improving the Scheduling Process.

UNIT - III COST CONTROL, MONITORING AND ACCOUNTING [9 Hrs]

The Cost Control Problem - The Project Budget - Forecasting for Activity Cost Control - Financial Accounting Systems and Cost Accounts - Control of Project Cash Flows - Schedule Control - Schedule and Budget Updates - Relating Cost and Schedule Information.

UNIT - IV QUALITY CONTROL AND SAFETY DURING CONSTRUCTION [9 Hrs]

Quality and Safety Concerns in Construction - Organizing for Quality and Safety - Work and Material Specifications - Total Quality Control - Quality Control by Statistical Methods - Statistical Quality Control with Sampling by Attributes - Statistical Quality Control with Sampling by Variables – Safety

UNIT - V ORGANIZATION AND USE OF PROJECT INFORMATION [9 Hrs]

Types of Project Information - Accuracy and Use of Information - Computerized Organization and Use of Information - Organizing Information in Databases - Relational Model of Databases - Other Conceptual Models of Databases - Centralized Database Management Systems - Databases and Applications Programs - Information Transfer and Flow.


Course Outcomes:

To identify choice of technology and construction method through construction planning. To know how to prepare the report on the project. To study about the risk analysis in practice. To study the costing and financial aspects of projects. To study the implications of private sector participation in construction projects.

Reference Books :

1 Chitkara, K.K. “Construction Project Management: Planning, Scheduling and Control”, Tata McGraw-Hill Publishing Company, New Delhi, (2002).

2 Calin M. Popescu, ChotchaiCharoenngam, “Project Planning, Scheduling and Control in Construction: An Encyclopedia of terms and Applications”, Wiley, New York, (1995).

3 Chris Hendrickson and Tung Au, “Project Management for Construction – Fundamental Concepts for Owners, Engineers, Architects and Builders”, Prentice Hall, Pittsburgh, (2000).

4 Willis, E. M., “Scheduling Construction Projects”, John Wiley & Sons, (1987).

5. Halpin, D. W., “Financial and Cost Concepts for Construction Management”, John Wiley & Sons, New York, (2009).

6. Barrie & Paulson Professional Construction Management, McGraw Hill.1999.




SEMESTER – II

CN16214 COMPUTER APPLICATIONS IN CONSTRUCTION

ENGINEERING AND PLANNING

L T P C

3 1 0 4

Objectives:

To study and understand the hardware and software requirements of computer programming and scheduling techniques applied to construction engineering

To study the elements of construction planning and to apply appropriate tools and techniques like networks and coding systems.

To bring about an understanding of use of computers for solving scheduling and other related problems by applying critical path methods

UNIT - I INTRODUCTION [9+3Hrs]

Introduction to System Hardware – Languages – Feasibility study and analysis – procurement, training, implementation and system management – procedural language - developing application with spread sheet -developing application with files and database software

UNIT - II OPTIMIZATION TECHNIQUES [9+3Hrs]

Linear, Dynamic and Integer Programming - Branch and Bound Techniques – Application to Production Scheduling, Equipment Replacement, Material Transportation and Work Assignment Problems – Software applications

UNIT - III INVENTORY MODELS [9+3Hrs]

Deterministic and Probabilistic Inventory Models - Software applications

UNIT - IV SCHEDULING APPLICATION [9+3Hrs]

PERT and CPM - Advanced planning and scheduling concepts – Computer applications – case study

UNIT - V OTHER PROBLEMS [9+3Hrs]

Estimating – project planning and scheduling- accounting and cost engineering – Enterprises – Introduction to ERP systems - operations simulation

Total (L: 45 T:15 ) =60Periods

Course Outcomes:

To know the system hardware and system management.

To understand the optimization techniques and software problems.

To know the Deterministic and Probabilistic Inventory Models.

To know the scheduling techniques.

To understand other concepts regarding estimation, planning, scheduling and accounting.

Reference Books :

1 Feigenbaum,L., “Construction Scheduling with Primavera Project Planner”, Prentice Hall Inc, 2002.

2 Ming Sun and Rob Howard, “Understanding I.T. in Construction”, Spon Press, Taylor and Francis Group, London and New York,2004.

3 Chitkara KK, Construction Project Management, Tata McGraw Hill, 2010.

4 Kumar NeerajJha, Construction Project Management, Pearson Education ,2011




SEMESTER –II

CN16221 ADVANCED COMPUTING TECHNIQUES LABORATORY L T P C

0 0 3 2

Objectives: This course gives an exposure to students in utilizing the sophisticated Spread sheets programs,

Estimation Software and other package programs.

Understand the concept of planning, scheduling, cost and quality control.

Organization and use of project information necessary for construction project.

List of Experiments:

1. Quantity takeoff, Preparation and delivery of the bid or proposal of an engineering construction project.

2. Design of a simple equipment information system for a construction project.

3. Scheduling of a construction project using Primavera scheduling systems.

4. Scheduling of a construction project using tools like MS project scheduling systems.

5. Resource allocation for construction project and leveling of the resources.

6. Monitoring of the construction project, tracking and taking reports using tools like MS project

scheduling systems.

7. Inventory management system for the given construction project.

8. Simulation models for project risk analysis.

List of Software

1. MS OFFICE

2. QE PRO

3. MS PROJECT

4. PRIMAVERA SOFTWARE

Total : 45 Periods

Course Outcomes:

Develop scheduling of constructions projects using tools like primavera and MS projects.

Application on estimation software and other package programs.

Develop spreadsheets in MS Excel to solve problems in civil engineering.

Formulate programs and spreadsheets for economical.

Adopt modern technology for information.




SEMESTER - I

CN16191

ADVANCED CONCRETE TECHNOLOGY (Common to ST&CN)

L T P C

3 0 0 3

Objectives: To study the properties of materials, tests, admixtures for concrete and concreting under special

circumstances. Gain knowledge about mix design and special types concrete and their effects on concrete properties Knowing different applications in construction field and tests on concrete.

UNIT - I CONCRETE MAKING MATERIALS [9 Hrs]

Aggregates classification, IS Specifications, Properties, Grading, Methods of combining aggregates, specified grading, Testing of aggregates. Cement, Grade of cement, Chemical composition, Testing of cement, Hydration of cement, Structure of hydrated cement, special cements, Water, Chemical admixtures, Mineral admixtures.

UNIT - II PROPERTIES OF CONCRETE [9 Hrs ]

Properties of fresh concrete, Hardened concrete, Strength, Elastic properties, Creep and Shrinkage, Variability of concrete strength, Durability of concrete

UNIT - III MIX DESIGN [9 Hrs ]

Principles of concrete mix design, Methods of concrete mix design, Testing of concrete, Statistical quality control- sampling and acceptance criteria.

UNIT - IV SPECIAL CONCRETE [9 Hrs ]

Light weight concrete, Heavy weight concrete, Fly ash concrete, Fibre reinforced concrete, Sulphur infiltrated Concrete, Polymer Concrete, Super plasticized concrete, Hyper plasticized concrete, High performance concrete, High performance fibre reinforced concrete, self-compacting concrete.

UNIT - V CONCRETING METHODS [9 Hrs ]

Process of manufacturing concrete, Methods of transportation ,Placing and curing, Extreme weather concreting, Special concreting methods, Vacuum dewatering – underwater concrete, Special formwork.


Course Outcomes: Acquire knowledge on constituent materials of concrete, different types of cement, composition and

properties and tests of cement and properties of aggregates. Gain knowledge about of concrete and their effects on concrete properties and study the mineral

admixtures. Understanding of principles of mix proportioning and Mix design is to be studied for different

methods. To gain knowledge about types of special concrete. To know different types of concretes and their properties and its applications in construction field.

Reference Books :

1 M.S.Shetty, “Concrete Technology”, S.Chand and Company Ltd. Delhi, 2014.

2 A.R.Santhakumar, “Concrete Technology”, Oxford University Press, 2006.

3 A.M.Neville, “Properties of Concrete”, Prentice Hall, 2012, London.

4 M.L.Gambir, “Concrete Technology”, Tata McGraw Hill, Publishing Co. Ltd, New Delhi, 2006.




SEMESTER - I

ST16192 MAINTENANCE AND REHABILITATION OF STRUCTURES

(Common to ST & CN )

L T P C

3 0 0 3

Objectives:

To get the knowledge on quality of concrete, durability aspects, causes of deterioration, assessment of distressed structures, repairing of structures and demolition procedures.

To emphasize the importance of maintenance and inspection of structures and to divulge fundamental knowledge on various repairing strategies.

This subject imparts a broad knowledge in the area of repair and rehabilitation of structures.

UNIT - I INFLUENCE ON SERVICEABILITY AND DURABILITY [ 9Hrs]

Effects due to climate, temperature, chemicals, Wear and Erosion, Design and Construction Errors, Corrosion Mechanism, Effects of Cover Thickness and Cracking, Methods of Corrosion Protection, Corrosion Inhibitors, Corrosion Resistant Steels, Coatings, Cathodic Protection.

UNIT - II MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR STRATEGIES [ 9 Hrs]

Definitions: Maintenance, Repair and Rehabilitation, Facts of Maintenance Importance of Maintenance Preventive Measures on Various Aspects Inspection, Assessment Procedure for Evaluating a Damaged Structure Causes of Deterioration - Testing Techniques.

UNIT - III MATERIALS FOR REPAIR [ 9 Hrs]

Special Concretes and Mortar, Concrete Chemicals, Special Elements for Accelerated Strength Gain, Expansive Cement, Polymer Concrete, Sulphur Infiltrated Concrete, Ferro Cement, Fiber Reinforced Concrete.

UNIT - IV TECHNIQUES FOR REPAIR [ 9 Hrs]

Rust Eliminators and Polymers Coating for Rebars During Repair Foamed Concrete, mortar and Dry Pack, Vacuum Concrete, Gunite and Shotcrete Epoxy Injection, Mortar Repair for Cracks, Shoring and Underpinning.

UNIT - V REHABILITATION OF STRUCTURES [ 9 Hrs]

Repairs to overcome low member strength, Deflection, Cracking, Chemical Disruption, Weathering Wear, Fire, Leakage, Marine Exposure. Engineered Demolition Techniques for Dilapilated Structures – Case Studies.


Course Outcomes:

Identify the effects due to climate, temperature, chemicals, wear and erosion on structures.

To know the strategies of maintenance and repair.

Gain knowledge about the best Materials and Techniques for Repair.

To demonstrate the various types of distress in concrete structures.

Analyze and provide remedies for failures in structure due to design and construction errors.

Reference Books :

1 Shetty.M.S., “Concrete Technology - Theory and Practice”, S.Chand and Company, New Delhi, (2014)

2 Allen R.T. and Edwards S.C., “Repair of Concrete Structures”, Blakie and Sons, UK, (2011).

3 Palaniappan.N., “Estate Management, Anna Institute of Management”, Chennai, (1992).

4 Santhakumar.A.R., “Training Course Notes on Damage Assessment and Repair in Low Cost Housing”, “RHDC-NBO”, Anna University, July, (1992).

5 Denison Campbell-Allen and Harold Roper., “Concrete Structures”, Materials, Maintenance and Repair, Longman Scientific and Technical UK, (1991).




SEMESTER - I

CN16163 BUSINESS ECONOMICS AND FINANCE MANAGEMENT L T P C

3 0 0 3

Objectives:

To study the role and methods of economics and finance concepts applied to construction business.

To study the need for financial management and means of achieving the same.

To study the elements of construction economics.

UNIT - I ECONOMICS [9 Hrs ]

Role of Civil Engineering in Industrial Development – Advances in Civil Engineering - Engineering Economics – Support Matters of Economy related to Engineering – Market demand and supply – Choice of Technology – Quality Audit in economic law of returns governing production.

UNIT - II CONSTRCUTION ECONOMICS [9 Hrs ]

Construction development in Housing, transport energy and other infrastructures – Economics of ecology, environment, energy resources – Local material selection – Form and functional designs – Construction workers – Urban Problems – Poverty – Migration– Unemployment – Pollution.

UNIT - III FINANCING [9 Hrs ]

The need for financial management - Types of financing – Financing instruments– short term borrowing – Long term borrowing – Leasing – Equity financing – Internal generation of funds – External commercial borrowings – Assistance from government budgeting support and international finance corporations – Analysis of financial statements – Balance Sheet - Profit and Loss account – Cash flow and Fund flow analysis – Ratio analysis – Investment and financing decision – Financial Control - centralized management.

UNIT - IV ACCOUNTING METHOD [9Hrs ]

General Overview – Cash basis of accounting – Accrual basis of accounting – Percentage completion method – Completed contract method – Accounting for tax reporting purposes and financial reporting purposes – Accounting Standards

UNIT - V LENDING TO CONTRACTORS [9 Hrs ]

Loans to Contractors – Interim construction financing – Security and risk aspects.


Course Outcomes:

To study the elements of lending to the contractors.

To bring about an exposure to construction economics.

To know about the financing of construction project.

Able to know about the accounting methods and their usefulness in controlling construction projects.

To create a complete understanding on quality assurance.

Reference Books :

1 Kwaku.A, Tenah and Jose M.Guevara., “Fundamental of Construction Management and Organisation”, Prentice – Hall of India, (1995)

2 Madura.J and Veit.E.T., “Introduction to Financial Management”, West Publishing Co., St. Paul, (1988).

3 Halpin, D.W., “Financial and Cost Concepts for Construction Management”, John Wiley & Sons, New York, (1985)

4 K KChitkara, “Construction Project Management”, Tata McGraw Hill.2008.

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SEMESTER - I

CN16164 CONSTRUCTION OF PAVEMENTS L T P C

3 0 0 3

Objectives:

To study the properties of flexible and rigid pavement.

To gain essential knowledge to do repairs and rehabilitations.

To get innovative ideas for sustainable development in highways.

UNIT - I ROAD MAKING MATERIALS FOR FLEXIBLE AND RIGID PAVEMENTS [ 9 Hrs ]

Classification, testing and applications of road making aggregates – Road binders –Bitumen - Cement

UNIT - II PROPERTIES OF BITUMINOUS MIXTURES [9 Hrs]

Resistance of bituminous mixtures to permanent deformation – Flexibility and brittleness - Common mechanical tests – Permeability characteristics – Weathering of bituminous road surfacing – Adhesion of bituminous binders to road aggregates –Effect of aggregate size in bituminous courses – Temperature susceptibility of bituminous courses – Design of bituminous mixes.

UNIT - III PROPERTIES OF PAVEMENT QUALITY CONCRETE MIXURES AND CONSTRUCTION PRACTICE

[9 Hrs]

Properties of fresh and hardened concrete – laboratory tests – Design of concrete mixes for Pavement Quality Concrete Construction of various layers in rigid and flexible pavements – Quality assurance during construction – sampling and analysis.

UNIT - IV MACHINERIES [9 Hrs]

Road making machineries – Road formation, bituminous constructions – Road surface evaluation

UNIT - V LATEST ADVANCEMENTS [9 Hrs]

Methods to improve bitumen quality – Rheological and chemical additives – Polymer modified bitumen – Super pave concepts – Recycling of bituminous courses – Smart materials for cement concrete pavement – Use of admixtures and fibers.


Course Outcomes:

Characterize strength and durability of pavement materials.

Understand concepts of pavement.

Understand and account for climatic factors in pavement design and analysis.

Understand mechanisms of pavement deterioration and identify distress types.

Recommend pavement preservation techniques.

Reference Books :

1 Mix Design Methods for Asphalt Concrete and other Hot mix types MS 2, Sixth Edition, The Asphalt Institute, 1997.

2 Edwin J.Barth, Asphalt Science and Technology, Gordon and Breach Science Publishers, New York, 1984.

3 Bituminous materials in road construction, The English Language Book Society and Her Majesty’s Stationery Office, 1966.




SEMESTER – I

CN16165 ENERGY EFFICIENT BUILDINGS L T P C

3 0 0 3 Objectives:

To study the design of energy efficient buildings which balances all aspects of energy, lighting, space conditioning and ventilation by providing a mix of passive solar design strategies.

To learn the use of materials with low embodied energy.

To learn about the energy efficient building for various zones.

UNIT - I INTRODUCTION [9 Hrs]

Energy required for building construction - Heat Transfer – Measuring Conduction – Thermal Storage – Measurement of Radiation – The Greenhouse Effect – Psychrometry Chart – Measuring latent and sensible heat. Thermal Comfort – Site Planning and Development – Temperature – Humidity – Wind – Optimum Site Locations – Sun Protection – Types of Shading Devices – Conservation – Heating and Cooling loads.

UNIT - II PASSIVE SOLAR HEATING AND COOLING [9 Hrs]

General Principles of passive Solar Heating – Key Design Elements - Direct gain Trombe Walls, Water Walls, Convective Air loops – Concepts – Case Studies – General Principles of Passive Cooling – Ventilation – Predicting ventilation in buildings – window ventilation calculations - Radiation – Evaporation and dehumidification – Mass Effect – Load Control – Air Filtration and odor removal – Heat Recovery in large buildings UNIT - III DAYLIGHTING AND ELECTRICAL LIGHTING [9 Hrs]

Materials, components and details - Insulation – Optical materials – Radiant Barriers Glazing materials - Day lighting – Sources and concepts – Building Design Strategies – Case Studies – Electric Lighting –Light Distribution – Electric Lighting control for day lighted buildings – Illumination requirement – Components of Daylight factor – Recommended Daylight factors – Day lighting analysis – Supplementary Artificial Lighting Design UNIT - IV HEAT CONTROL AND VENTILATION [9 Hrs]

Requirements – Heat transmission through building sections – Thermal performance of Building sections – Orientation of buildings – Building characteristics for various climates – Thermal Design of buildings Influence of Design Parameters – Mechanical controls – Examples. Ventilation – Requirements – Minimum standards for ventilation – Ventilation Design – Energy Conservation in Ventilating systems – Design for Natural Ventilation

UNIT - V DESIGN FOR CLIMATIC ZONES [9 Hrs]

Energy efficiency – an overview of design concepts and architectural interventions – Energy efficient buildings for various zones – cold and cloudy – cold and sunny – composite – hot and dry – moderate – warm and humid – case studies of residences, office buildings and other buildings in each zones – Energy Audit - Certification


Course Outcomes:

To know the energy requirement of the building construction.

Understand the key design principles for energy efficient buildings.

To know the concepts of day lighting and components of daylight factor.

To know the Heat transmission, heat control and ventilation.

To know about the Energy efficient buildings for various zones. Reference Books :

1 Moore, F., Environmental Control System, McGraw Hill Inc. 2002

2 Brown, G.Z. and DeKay, M., Sun, Wind and Light – Architectural Design Strategies, John Wiley and Sons Inc, 2001

3 Chilogioji, M.H., and Oura, E.N., Energy Conservation in Commercial and Residential Buildings -Marcel Dekker Inc., New York and Basel, 1995.

4 Cook, J., Award-winning Passive Solar Designs, McGraw Hill Book Company, 1984




SEMESTER - I

CN16166 QUANTITATIVE TECHNIQUES IN MANAGEMENT L T P C

3 0 0 3

Objectives:

To review the basics of Optimization principles.

To study the optimization techniques and simulation of models.

To apply the concepts studied under 1 and 2 above to inventory, scheduling and other related problems.

UNIT - I OPERATIONS RESEARCH [9 Hrs]

Introduction to Operations Research - Linear Programming – Graphical and Simplex Methods, Duality and Post – Optimality Analysis – Transportation and Assignment Problems.

UNIT - II PRODUCTION MANAGEMENT [9 Hrs]

Inventory Control - EOQ - Quantity Discounts - Safety Stock – Replacement Theory – PERT and CPM – Simulation Models – Quality Control.

UNIT - III FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT [9 Hrs]

Working Capital Management – Compound Interest and Present Value methods – Discounted Cash Flow Techniques – Capital Budgeting.

UNIT - IV DECISION THEORY [9 Hrs]

Decision Theory – Decision Rules – Decision making under conditions of certainty, risk and uncertainty – Decision trees – Utility Theory.

UNIT - V MANAGERIAL ECONOMICS [9 Hrs]

Cost Concepts – Break-even analysis – Pricing Techniques – Game theory Applications.

Total (L: 45T: 0 ) = 45 Periods

Course Outcomes:

To acquire knowledge on linear programing and graphical methods.

To gain knowledge on EOQ, simulation models & Quality Control.

To relate working capital cost and capital budgeting.

To plan under critical situation by decision theory.

To acquire knowledge on cost concepts and pricing techniques.

Reference Books :

1 Frank Harrison, E., The Managerial Decision Making Process, Houghton Mifflin Co., Boston, 1999.

2 HamdyA.Taha, Operations Research: An Introduction, Prentice Hall, 2010.

3 Levin, R.I, Rubin,D.S., and Stinson J., Quantitative Approaches to Management, McGraw Hill College, 1993.

4 Schroeder, R.G, Operations Management, McGraw Hill, 2009.




SEMESTER -II

CN16291 ADMIXTURES IN CONCRETE

(Common To ST & CN)

L T P C

3 0 0 3

Objectives:

To learn about the chemical and mineral admixtures.

To acquire knowledge in accelerators and retarders.

To gain knowledge on admixtures for repair, restoration and miscellaneous effects.

UNIT - I CHEMICAL ADMIXTURES [9 Hrs]

Introduction- Admixture interaction in concrete –super plasticizers – Rheology- Fresh & Hardened – Air

Entraining Agents- Uses of Concrete – Effects on Air Entrainment in Concrete – Fresh & Hardened –

Activators admixtures – Alkali aggregate Expansion –Reducing admixtures- under water concreting-

Corrosion inhibitors

UNIT - II MINERAL ADMIXTURES [9 Hrs]

Characterization and classification – Natural Pozzalona material – industrial by- products as mineral

Admixtures- Effects of mineral admixtures on properties of concrete- Test methods for evaluation of

mineral admixtures- Use of mineral admixtures

UNIT - III ANTIFREEZING ADMIXTURE, ACCELERATORS & WATER RETARDERS [9 Hrs]

Introduction – Preparation & Application – Effects of Anti freezing admixture on cement & cement

Components, Physical properties of concrete mixes, Mechanical properties of concrete – Durability.

UNIT - IV ADMIXTURE FOR REPAIR & RESTORATION FOR CONCRETE [9 Hrs]

Proprietary repair products- Concrete infill – Special Repair techniques – Alkali Aggregate expansion &

Corrosion inhibiting admixture.

UNIT - V MISCELLANEOUS ADMIXTURES [9 Hrs]

Expansion producing admixtures – pigments – Dam proofing & Water proofing – Pumping – Flocculating

– Bacterial , Fungicidal , & Insecticidal Admixtures- Shotcrete Admixtures – Anti wash out Admixtures –

batching & Dispensing of admixtures.


Course Outcomes:

To gain knowledge on reactions due to chemical admixtures.

To acquires the knowledge on effects of mineral admixtures.

To relate the basis about the freezing and thawing effects.

To know on effects of repair and restoration in concrete.

To acquires knowledge about the admixtures and miscellaneous effects.

Reference Books :

1 V.S. Ramachandran., “Concrete Admixtures Handbook”, Second Edition, Standard Publishers

Distributors, (1705), Nai sarak, Delhi.

2 Neville, A.M., Properties of Concrete, Pearson Education, Limited, (2011)

3 Shetty M.S., Concrete Technology(M.E) S.Chand and Company Ltd. Delhi, (2008)

4 A.R.Santhakumar ;”Concrete Technology”,Oxford University Press,(2007)




SEMESTER - II

CN16262 PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT IN CONSTRUCTION L T P C

3 0 0 3

Objectives:

To study the various aspects of manpower management in construction.

This deals with organizational approach of individual and management.

Enable the students to know various perspectives of managing and developing skills.

UNIT - I MANPOWER PLANNING [9 Hrs]

Manpower Planning, Organizing, Staffing directing, and controlling –Personnel Principles UNIT - II ORGANISATION [9 Hrs]

Organization – Span of Control – Organization Charts – Staffing Plan - Development and Operation of human resources - Managerial Staffing – Recruitment – Selection - Placement, Training and Development

UNIT - III HUMAN BEHAVIOUR AND PSYCHOLOGY [9 Hrs]

Introduction to the field of people management - basic individual psychology; motivation - Job design and performance management - Managing groups at work - self-managing work teams - intergroup behavior and conflict in organizations – Leadership - Behavioral aspects of decision-making; and communication for people management

UNIT - IV WELFARE MEASURES [9 Hrs]

Compensation – Safety and health – GPF – EPF – Group Insurance – Housing - Pension – Laws related to welfare measures.

UNIT - V MANAGEMENT AND DEVELOPMENT METHODS [9 Hrs]

Compensation - Wages and Salary, Employee Benefits, employee appraisal and assessment - Employee services - Safety and Health – Discipline and discharge - Special Human resource problems, Performance appraisal. - Employee hand book and personnel manual - Job descriptions and organization structure and human relations – Productivity of Human resources


Course Outcomes:

On completion of this course the students will know various processes in manpower planning, organizational and welfare measures.

To know the need for financial management and means of achieving the same.

To understand the elements of construction economics and lending to the contractors.

To know the working of the organization mentioned above and apply scientific principles for effectively utilizing them.

To study the elements of management and development methods of the employee. Reference Books :

1 Josy.J. Familaro, “Handbook of Human Resources Administration”, McGraw-Hill International Edition, (1987)

2 Charles D Pringle, Justin GooderiLongenecter, “Management”, CE Merril Publishing Co. (1981)

3 Carleton Counter II and Jill Justice Coutler , “The Complete Standard Handbook of Construction Personnel Management”, Prentice-Hall, Inc., New Jersey, (1989)

4 Tyagi, A.K. (Ed). Handbook on Energy Audits and Management Tata Energy Research Institute, 2000.

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SEMESTER - II

CN16263 CONSTRUCTION PROJECT MANAGEMENT L T P C

3 0 0 3

Objectives:

To study the various management techniques for successful completion of construction project.

To study the construction designs and material utilization.

To gain knowledge in management of cost in construction project. UNIT - I THE OWNERS' PERSPECTIVE [9 Hrs]

Introduction - Project Life Cycle - Types of Construction - Selection of Professional Services - Construction Contractors - Financing of Constructed Facilities - Legal and Regulatory Requirements - Changing Environment of the Construction Industry - Role of Project Managers

UNIT - II ORGANIZING FOR PROJECT MANAGEMENT [9 Hrs] Project Management – modern trends - Strategic Planning - Effects of Project Risks on Organization - Organization of Project Participants -Traditional Designer-Constructor Sequence - Professional Construction Management - Owner-Builder Operation - Turnkey Operation - Leadership and Motivation for the Project Team

UNIT - III DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION PROCESS [9 Hrs]

Design and Construction as an Integrated System - Innovation and Technological Feasibility - Innovation and Economic Feasibility - Design Methodology - Functional Design - Construction Site Environment

UNIT - IV LABOUR, MATERIAL AND EQUIPMENT UTILIZATION [9 Hrs] Historical Perspective - Labour Productivity - Factors Affecting Job-Site Productivity - Labour Relations in Construction - Problems in Collective Bargaining - Materials Management - Material Procurement and Delivery - Inventory Control - Tradeoffs of Costs in Materials Management. - Construction Equipment - Choice of Equipment and Standard Production Rates - Construction Processes Queues and Resource Bottlenecks

UNIT - V COST ESTIMATION [9 Hrs]

Costs Associated with Constructed Facilities - Approaches to Cost Estimation - Type of Construction Cost Estimates - Effects of Scale on Construction Cost - Unit Cost Method of Estimation - Methods for Allocation of Joint Costs - Historical Cost Data - Cost Indices - Applications of Cost Indices to Estimating - Estimate Based on Engineer's List of Quantities - Estimation of Operating Costs


Course Outcomes:

To understand principles of effective leadership Qualities.

To understand basic cost flows, Planning and project budget.

To know about the Feasible terms relating to construction.

To recognize the proper utilization of management systems.

To know about the cost management.

Reference Books :

1 Frederick E. Gould, “Construction Project Management”, Wentworth Institute of Technology, Vary E. Joyce, Prentice Hall, (2003)

2 Choudhury. S, “Project Management”, Tata McGraw-Hill Publishing Company, New Delhi, 1988.

3 George J.Ritz , Total Construction Project Management - McGraw-Hill Inc, 1994.




SEMESTER - II

CN16264 ENERGY CONSERVATION TECHNIQUES IN BUILDING

CONSTRUCTION

L T P C

3 0 0 3

Objectives:

To enable the students to learn the energy production systems and conservation.

To study the energy efficient design methods.

To understand the principles of energy management and energy audits.


Fundamentals of energy- Energy Production Systems-Heating, Ventilating and Air- conditioning – Solar Energy and Conservation – Energy Economic Analysis – Energy conservation and audits – Domestic energy consumption – savings - challenges – primary energy use in buildings - Residential – Commercial – Institutional and public buildings – Legal requirements for conservation of fuel and power in buildings - Green building concepts.

UNIT - II ENVIRONMENTAL PARAMETERS [9 Hrs]

Energy and resource conservation – Design of green buildings – Evaluation tools for building energy – Embodied and operating energy – Peak demand – Comfort and Indoor Air quality – Visual and acoustical quality – Land, water and materials - Airborne emissions and waste management.

UNIT - III DESIGN [9 Hrs]

Natural building design consideration – Energy efficient design strategies – Contextual factors – Longevity and process Assessment – Renewable Energy Sources and design– Advanced building Technologies – Smart buildings – Economies and cost analysis.

UNIT - IV SERVICES [9 Hrs]

Energy in building design – Energy efficient and environment friendly building – Thermal phenomena – thermal comfort – Indoor Air quality – Climate, sun and Solar radiation, - Psychometrics – passive heating and cooling systems - Energy Analysis – Active HVAC systems - Preliminary Investigation – Goals and policies – Energy audit – Types of Energy audit – Analysis of results – Energy flow diagram – Energy consumption / Unit Production – Identification of wastage- Priority of conservative measures – Maintenance of energy management programme.

UNIT - V ENERGY MANAGEMENT [9 Hrs]

Energy management of electrical equipment - Improvement of power factor – Management of maximum demand – Energy savings in pumps – Fans – Compressed air systems – Energy savings in Lighting systems – Air conditioning systems – Applications.

Total (L: 3 T: 0 ) = 45Periods

Course Outcomes:

To understand the concepts of energy efficient design.

To design Green and smart buildings.

To energy audit of buildings.

To understand how energy used in good manner.

To exposure in the management of services.

Reference Books :

1 National Building Code-Part VIII Building Services- Section 4, Acoustics, Sound Insulation and Noise Control- Bureau of Indian Standards, New Delhi, 2005

2 IS: 2526 – 1963 (reaffirmed 1996) Code of Practice for Acoustical Design of Auditoriums and Conference Hall- Ninth reprint December 1998 (incorporating Amendment No: 1) New Delhi

3 IGBC Rating system Abridged Reference Guide, October 2013

4 LEED 2011 for India for New Construction and Core & Shell Projects, Green Building Rating systems – Detailed reference Guide




SEMESTER - II

CN16265 SYSTEM INTEGRATION IN CONSTRUCTION L T P C

3 0 0 3

Objectives:

To study and understand the construction system integration system.

To know about the environmental factors, services, maintenance and safety systems.

To know about maintenance technology and their preventive management system.

UNIT - I STRUCTURAL INTEGRATION [9 Hrs]

Structural System, Systems for enclosing Buildings, Functional aesthetic system, Materials Selection and Specification

UNIT - II ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS [9 Hrs]

Qualities of enclosure necessary to maintain a specified level of interior environmental quality – weather resistance – Thermal infiltration – Acoustic Control – Transmission reduction – Air quality – illumination – Relevant systems integration with structural systems.

UNIT - III SERVICES [9 Hrs]

Plumbing – Electricity – Vertical circulation and their interaction – HVAC

UNIT - IV MAINTENANCE [9 Hrs]

Component longevity in terms of operation performance and resistance to deleterious forces - Planning systems for least maintenance materials and construction – access for maintenance – Feasibility for replacement of damaged components – equal life elemental design – maintenance free exposed and finished surfaces

UNIT - V SAFETY [9 Hrs]

Ability of systems to protect fire – Preventive systems – fire escape system design – Planning for pollution free construction environmental – Hazard free Construction execution


Course Outcomes:

To know about the structural integration and system.

To understand the environmental factors and its relevant structural integration.

To gain knowledge in services regarding plumbing and electricity.

To know the maintenance techniques and the materials involved.

To understand the safety and preventive systems.

Reference Books :

1 A.J.Elder and MartizVindenBarg., “Handbook of Building Enclosure”, McGraw-Hill Book comany, (1983)

2 Jane Taylor and Gordin Cooke., “The Fire Precautions Act in Practices”, (1987)

3 David V.Chadderton., “Building Services Engineering”, Taylar and Francis, (2007)




SEMESTER - II

ST16296 SPECIAL CONCRETE

(Common to ST & CN)

L T P C

3 0 0 3

Objectives:

To study the special concreting techniques, quality control of concrete construction and their future trends

in special concretes.

At the end of course students will develop advanced engineering knowledge and capabilities pertaining to the specification, production, properties, testing and application of concrete as a construction material.

Knowing different types of concretes and their properties and its applications in construction field and special types of concrete.

UNIT - I FIBRE REINFORCED CONCRETE AND FERROCEMENT [9 Hrs]

Fibre reinforced concrete-types of fibre-properties of fibres-factors affecting the properties of FRC- workability-mixing-application, Different types of fibre reinforced concrete – current development in FRC, Ferro cement –casting techniques- Applications.

UNIT - II LIGHT WEIGHT CONCRETE AND HIGH DENSITY CONCRETE [9 Hrs]

Light weight concrete – Light-weight aggregate concrete – Structural light-weight concrete- workability-Design of light weight aggregate concrete mix – Mixing procedure – Aerated concrete- No fines concrete, High density concrete – Types of radiation hazards – Use of concrete for radiation shielding.

UNIT - III HIGH VOLUME FLYASH SLAG CONCRETE [9 Hrs] Introduction- High volume fly ash and slag concrete – Mechanism of hydration –Mix proposition- Properties of fresh & hardened concrete. Durability Aspects of high volume fly ash concrete and slag concrete.

UNIT - IV POLYMER CONCRETE [9 Hrs]

Introduction –Application- General Principle – Latex modification, Re dispersible polymer powders- Water soluble polymers- Liquid resins – Monomers, Latex Modified systems- materials – Mix proportioning – Mixing- Placing &curing-Types of polymer concrete, Durability properties –Applications.

UNIT - V CONCRETE UNDER SPECIAL CIRCUMSTANCES [9 Hrs]

High strength and high performance concrete- Self compacting concrete, Self curing concrete, Geo polymer concrete, Bacterial concrete, Nano material in concrete.

Total (L: 45, T: 0 ) =45 Periods

Course Outcomes:

Acquire knowledge on constituent materials of concrete, different types of cement, composition and properties and tests of cement and properties of aggregates.

Gain knowledge about chemical and admixtures of concrete and their effects on concrete properties and study the mineral admixtures.

Understanding of principles of mix proportioning, mix design types is to be studied for different methods.

Determination of compressive and flexural strength of hardened concrete, Young’s modulus and durability test are to be studied.

Knowing different types of concretes and their properties and its applications in construction field.

Reference Books :

1 M.S.Shetty, “Concrete Technology”, S.Chand and Company Ltd. Delhi, 2011.

2 A.R.Santhakumar, “Concrete Technology”, Oxford University Press, 2006.

3 M.L.Gambir, “Concrete Technology”, Tata McGraw Hill, Publishing Co. Ltd, New Delhi, 2006

4 IS: 456-2007: “Indian Standards Code of Practice for Plain and Reinforced Concrete”.

5 IS: 10262, “Recommended Guidelines for Concrete Mix Design”, 2009




SEMESTER - III

CN16361 BUILDING MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS L T P C

3 0 0 3

Objectives:

To study the concepts of information systems and their general applications.

It enables to know about information on managing and marketing.

To understand about the securing and control over the risk of information.


Information Systems - Establishing the Framework - Business Models - Information System Architecture - Evolution of Information Systems

UNIT - II SYSTEM DEVELOPMENT [9 Hrs]

Modern Information System - System Development Life Cycle -Structured Methodologies - Designing Computer Based Methods, Procedures, Control - Designing Structured Programs

UNIT - III INFORMATION SYSTEMS [9 Hrs]

Integrated Construction Management Information System - Project Management Information System - Functional Areas, Finance, Marketing, Production, Personnel - Levels, DSS, EIS, and ES - Comparison, Concepts and Knowledge Representation - Managing International Information System

UNIT - IV IMPLEMENTATION AND CONTROL [9 Hrs] Control - Testing Security - Coding Techniques - Defection of Error - Validating – Cost Benefit Analysis - Assessing the value and risk of Information System

UNIT - V SYSTEM AUDIT [9 Hrs]

Software Engineering qualities - Design, Production, Service, Software specification, Software Metrics, Software quality assurance - Systems Methodology - Objectives - Time and Logic, Knowledge and Human Dimension - Software life cycle models - Verification and Validation


Course Outcomes:

To bring about an exposure to information systems in a formal manner.

To study the development of information systems.

To study the means of applying information systems models to project management.

To know about the control measures in reducing error.

To introduce system audit and to study its features.

Reference Books :

1 Gordon Bitter Davis, Margrethe H. Olson, , Management Information System Conceptual foundations, Structure and Development, McGraw Hill, (1985)

2 Ralph H Sprague and Huge J Watson, Decision Support for Managers, Prentice Hall,(1996)

3 Michael W. Evans and John J Marciniah, Software Quality assurance and Management, John Wiley and Sons, (1987)

4 Card and Glass, Measuring Software Design quality , Prentice Hall, (1990)




SEMESTER -III

CN16392 PREFABRICATED STRUCTURES

(Common to ST & CN)

L T P C

3 0 0 3

Objectives:

To learn about the basic prefabricated design principle.

To understand the methods to analyses the prefabricated elements.

To gain knowledge in different prefabricated components.

UNIT - I DESIGN PRINCIPLES [9 Hrs]

General Civil Engineering requirements, specific requirements for planning and layout of prefabricates plant. IS

Code specifications. Modular co-ordination, standardization, Disuniting of Prefabricates, production,

transportation, erection, stages of loading and codal provisions, safety factors, material properties, Deflection

control, lateral load resistance, location and types of shear walls

UNIT - II REINFORCED CONCRETE [9 Hrs]

Prefabricated structures-Long wall and cross-wall large panel buildings, one way and two-way prefabricated

slabs, Framed buildings with partial and curtain walls, - Connections–Beam to column and column to

column.

UNIT - III FLOORS,STAIRS AND ROOFS [9 Hrs]

Types of floor slabs, analysis and design example of cored and panel types and two-way systems, staircase

slab design, types of roof slabs and insulation requirements, Description of joints, their behavior and

reinforcement requirements, Deflection control for short term and long term loads, Ultimate strength calculations

in shear and flexure. UNIT - IV WALLS [9 Hrs]

Types of wall panels, Blocks and large panels, Curtain ,Partition and load bearing walls, load transfer from floor

to wall panels, vertical loads, Eccentricity and stability of wall panels ,Design Curves, types of wall joints, their

behavior and design ,Leak prevention, joint sealants, sandwich wall panels, approximate design of shear walls.

UNIT - V INDUSTRIAL BUILDINGS AND SHELL ROOFS [9 Hrs]

Components of single-story industrial sheds with crane gantry systems, R.C. Roof Trusses, Roof Panels, corbels and columns, wind bracing design. Cylindrical, Folded plate and hyper-prefabricated shells, Erection and jointing, joint design, hand book based design.


Course Outcomes:

To knowledge to relate the design principle of prefabricated members.

To gain knowledge to interpret the different types of elements in prefabrications.

To knowledge to analyze the prefabricated members.

To acquire knowledge in categorize the different wall panels and its design.

To knowledge in interpolate the industrial buildings and roofs members.

Reference Books :

1 Gerostiza C.Z., Hendrikson C. and Rehat D.R., Knowledge based processplanning for construction and manufacturing, Academic Press Inc., 1994

2 Lasslo Mokk, Prefabricated Concrete forIndustrial andPublicSectors, Akademiai Kiado, Budapest,1964.

3 Structural Design Manual, Precast Concrete Connection Details, Society for the StudiesintheuseofPrecaseConcrete, NetherlandBetorVerlag, 1978.

4 Koncz.T., Manual of Precast Concrete Construction, Vol.I II and III, Bauverlag, GMBH,1971.

5 B.Lewicki, Buildingwith Large Prefabricates, Elsevier Publishing Company, Amsterdam/London/NewYork,1966




SEMESTER - III

CN16363 QUALITY CONTROL AND ASSURANCE IN CONSTRUCTION L T P C

3 0 0 3

Objectives:

To know about the quality management systems.

To study the quality control systems.

To gain knowledge in quality improving techniques.

UNIT - I QUALITY MANAGEMENT [9 Hrs]

Introduction – Definitions and objectives – Factor influencing construction quality - Responsibilities and authority - Quality plan - Quality Management Guidelines – Quality circles

UNIT - II QUALITY SYSTEMS [9 Hrs]

Introduction - Quality system standard – ISO 9000 family of standards – Requirements – Preparing Quality System Documents – Quality related training – Implementing a Quality system – Third party Certification

UNIT - III QUALITY PLANNING [9 Hrs]

Quality Policy, Objectives and methods in Construction industry - Consumers satisfaction, Ergonomics - Time of Completion - Statistical tolerance – Taguchi’s concept of quality – Codes and Standards – Documents – Contract and construction programming – Inspection procedures - Processes and products – Total QA / QC programme and cost implication

UNIT - IV QUALITY ASSURANCE AND CONTROL [9 Hrs]

Objectives - Regularity agent, owner, design, contract and construction oriented objectives, methods - Techniques and needs of QA/QC - Different aspects of quality - Appraisals, Factors influencing construction quality - Critical, major failure aspects and failure mode analysis, -Stability methods and tools, optimum design - Reliability testing, reliability coefficient and reliability prediction

UNIT - V QULAITY IMPROVEMENT TECHNIQUES [9 Hrs]

Selection of new materials - Influence of drawings, detailing, specification, standardization - Bid preparation - Construction activity, environmental safety, social and environmental factors - Natural causes and speed of construction - Life cycle costing - Value engineering and value analysis


Course Outcomes:

To understand principles of Quality management.

To understand basic in quality management system.

To know about the Feasibility in planning in quality procedures.

To recognize the quality assuring and control systems.

To know quality techniques to followed in improving the construction field.

Reference Books :

1 Clarkson H. Oglesby, Productivity Improvement in Construction, McGraw-Hill, ( 1989)

2 John L. Ashford, The Management of Quality in Construction, E & F.N.Spon, New York, (1989)

3 Steven McCabe, Quality Improvement Techniques in Construction, Addison Wesley Longman Ltd, England. ( 1998)




SEMESTER - III

CN16364 RESOURCE MANAGEMENT AND CONTROL IN

CONSTRUCTION

L T P C

3 0 0 3

Objectives:

Understand the management and control of various resources involved in construction.

Knowledge on the effect of resource planning, labour management, material and equipment, time management.

Resource allocation and resource leveling in construction.

UNIT - I RESOURCEPLANNING [9 Hrs]

Resource Planning, Procurement, Identification, Personnel, Planning for material, Labour, time schedule and cost control, Types of resources, manpower, Equipment, Material, Money, Time

UNIT - II LABOURMANAGEMENT [9 Hrs]

Systems approach, Characteristics of resources, Utilization, measurement of actual resources required, Tools for measurement of resources, Labour, Classes of Labour, Cost of Labour, Labour schedule, optimum use of Labour

UNIT - III MATERIALSANDEQUIPMENT [9 Hrs]

Material: Time of purchase, quantity of material, sources, Transportation, Delivery and Distribution.

Equipment: Planning and selection by optimistic choice with respect to cost, Time, Source and handling

UNIT - IV TIMEMANAGEMENT [9 Hrs]

Personnel time, Management and planning, managing time on the project, forecasting the future, Critical path measuring the changes and their effects-Cash flow and cost control

UNIT - V RESOURCEALLOCATIONANDLEVELLING [9 Hrs]

Time-cost trade off, computer application-resource leveling, resource list, resource allocation, resource loading, Cumulative cost- Value Management


Course Outcomes:

To study about allocation of resource in construction.

To formulate resource planning.

To develop the attitude of time management.

To find resource leveling in construction.

To evaluate resource management in construction.

Reference Books :

1 Thomas Uher, Adam S. Zantis., “Programming and Scheduling Techniques”, Routledge, 2012

2 Andrew Whyte, “Integrated Design and Cost Management for Civil Engineers”, CRC Press, 2014

3 R. Oxley. J. Poskitt ,Management Techniques applied to the Construction Industry, Granda Publishing Ltd., (1996)




SEMESTER - III

CN16365 SAFETY PRACTICES AND MANAGEMENT L T P C

3 0 0 3

Objectives:

To provide a structured management system to eliminate or control risk in operations into an acceptable level.

To set up Safety Management System Unit to oversee the development and implementation of the Construction Safety Management Unit and to ensure that the application of effective Safety Management System is integral to all our activities.

Develop and embed a safety culture in all our activities that recognize the importance and value of effective Safety Management and acknowledge at all times that safety is paramount.

UNIT - I CONSTRUCTION SAFETY AND ACCIDENTS [9 Hrs] Construction Accidents - Construction Safety Management: Importance – Causes of Accidents, Safety Measurers -Environmental Issues in Construction – Construction Industry related laws. Human Factors in Construction Safety - Legal and Financial aspects of accident in Construction - Occupational and Safety Hazard Assessment.

UNIT - II SAFETY PROGRAMMES AND CONTRACTUAL OBLIGATIONS [9 Hrs]

Safety Programmes – Construction safety – Element of effective safety programmes – job –site assessment – Safety meetings – Safety Incentives. Contractual Obligations – Safety in Construction Contracts – Substance abuse – Safety Record keeping.

UNIT - III DESIGNING FOR SAFETY [9 Hrs]

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.

UNIT - IV OWNER’S AND DESIGNER’S OUTLOOK [9 Hrs]

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 incidents technique – Safety equipment – Planning and Site preparation – safety system of storing construction materials – excavation – Blasting – Timbering – Scaffolding – Safe use of Ladder – Safety in Welding.

UNIT - V SAFETY IN HANDLING EQUIPMENT [9 Hrs]

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 hazard and Prevention Methods – Interesting experience at the construction site against the fire accident.


Course Outcomes:

Clearly define for all staff their accountabilities and responsibilities for the development and delivery of safety strategy and performance.

Ensure that all staff is provided with adequate and appropriate safety information and training, are competent in safety matters and are only allocated tasks commensurate with their skills;

To ensure that all staff is provided with adequate and appropriate safety information

To provide the necessary training to build and maintain a meaningful aerodrome operational safety leadership skills.

To ensure that the measurement of the organizational safety performance and safety targets are in place.

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 Handbook On Construction Safety Practice, SP – 70 , BIS, (2001)




SEMESTER - III

CN16366 SHORING, SCAFFOLDING AND FORMWORK L T P C 3 0 0 3

Objectives:

To study and understand the various types of shoring, scaffolding& formwork methods and techniques.

To gain essential knowledge to do repairs &rehabilitation in civil engineering projects.

To understand chances of strengthening existing structures.

UNIT - I PLANNING AND SITE EQUIPMENT & PLANT FOR FORM WORK [9 Hrs]

Development of basic system at Tender stage – Planning for maximum reuse –Economical form construction – Planning examples – Crane size, effective scheduling estimate – Recheck plan details – Detailing the forms Overall Planning – detail planning – Standard units – Corner units – Schedule for column formwork – Formwork elements – Planning Crane arrangements – Site layout plan – Transporting plant – Formwork beams – Formwork ties – Wales and ties –scaffold frames from accessories – Vertical transport table form work.

UNIT - II FORM MATERIALS [9 Hrs]

Lumber – Types – Finish – Sheathing boards working stresses – Repetitive member stress – Plywood – Types and grades – Textured surfaces and strength –Reconstituted wood – Steel – Aluminum Form lining materials – Hardware and fasteners – Nails in Plywood Concrete density – Height of discharge – Temperature – Rates of Placing –Consistency of concrete – Live loads and wind pressure – Vibration Hydrostatic pressure and pressure distribution – Examples – Vertical loads - Uplift on shores –Adjustment for non-standard conditions.

UNIT - III DESIGN OF FORMS AND SHORES [9 Hrs]

Basic simplification – Beam formulas – Allowable stresses – Deflection bending lateral stability – Shear, Bearing – Examples in wall forms – Slab forms – Beam forms – Ties, Anchors and Hangers – Column forms – Examples in each.

Simple wood stresses – Slenderness ratio – Allowable load – Tubular steel shores patented shores – Site Preparation, Size and spacing – Steel Tower Frames – Safety practices – Horizontal shores-shoring for multistories – More concentrated shore loads T- heads – Tow Tier wood shores – Ellis shores – Dayton sure grip and Baker Roofs shores – Safeway Symons shores – Beaver – advance shores Dead shore –Raking and Flying shores.

UNIT - IV FORMWORK FOR BUILDINGS [9 Hrs]

Location of job mill – Storage – Equipment – Footings – Wall footings – Column footings Sloped footing forms – Curb and gutter forms – Wall forms –Prefabricated panel systems – Giant forms curved wall forms – Column heads – Beam or girder forms – Beam pockets – Suspended forms – Concrete joint construction – Flying system forms. Causes of failures – Inadequate shoring, inadequate bracing of members – improper vibration – Premature stripping – Errors in design – Failure to follow codes – How formwork affects concretes quality – ACI – Case studies – Finish of exposed concrete design deficiencies – Safety factors – Prevention of rotation – Stripping sequence – Advantages of reshoring.

UNIT - V FORMS FOR DOMES AND TUNNELS, SLIP FORMS AND SAFETY PRACTICES FOR SCAFFOLDS

[9 Hrs]

Hemispherical, Parabolic, Translational typical barrel vaults, Hyperbolic Folded plates– Shell form design considerations loads – Inserts , Anchors bolts – Building the forms- Placing concrete – Form removed – Strength requirements – Tunnel forming components – Curb forms invert forms – Arch forms – Concrete placement methods– Cut and cover construction – Tolerances – Form construction – Shafts Slip Forms - Principles – Types – advantages – Functions of various components –Planning – Desirable characteristics of concrete – Common problems faced – Safety in slip forms special structures built with slip form Technique – Codal provisions -Types of scaffolds – Putlog and independent scaffold – Single pole scaffolds – Fixing ties – Spacing of ties plan – bracing – knots – safety net – General safety requirements – precautions against particular hazards – Truss suspended – Gantry and system scaffolds.

Total (L: 45 T: 0 )= 45 Periods



Course Outcomes:

Acquire a sound and fundamental understanding of the scientific and engineering principles underlying shoring.

Develop the ability apply suitable shoring, scaffolding and formwork for various engineering structures.

Develop the ability to recognize, analyze, and solve repairs and rehabilitation problems.

Acquire an understanding of the responsibilities and ethics of reconstruction professionals.

Recognize the need for and develop the ability to prepare for life-long study and learning.

Reference Books :

1 Robert L. Peurifoy and Garold D. Oberlender, Formwork for Concrete Structures, McGraw – Hill , 1996.

2 Hurd, M.K., Formwork for Concrete, Special Publication No.4, American Concrete Institute, Detroit, 1996

3 Michael P. Hurst, Construction Press, London & New York, 2003

4 Austin, C.K., Formwork for Concrete, Cleaver – Hume Press Ltd., London, 1996.




SEMESTER - III

CN16397 RESEARCH METHODOLOGY

(Common to ST & CN)

L T P C

3 0 0 3

Objectives:

To impart scientific, statistical and analytical knowledge for carrying out research work effectively.

To gain essential knowledge to do innovations in engineering.

To understand olden days inventions and discoveries.

UNIT - I RESEARCH CONCEPTS [9 Hrs]

Concepts, Meaning, Objectives, Motivation, Types of Research, Approaches, Research (Descriptive research, Conceptual, Theoretical, Applied & Experimental). Formulation of Research Task – Literature Review, Importance & Methods, Sources, quantification of Cause Effect Relations, Discussions, Field Study, Critical Analysis of Generated Facts, Hypothetical proposals for future development and testing, selection of Research task

UNIT - II MATHEMATICAL MODELING AND SIMULATION [9 Hrs]

Concepts of modeling, Classification of Mathematical Models, Modeling with Ordinary differential Equations, Difference Equations, Partial Differential equations, Graphs, Simulation, Process of formulation of Model based on Simulation

UNIT - III EXPERIMENTAL MODELING [9 Hrs]

Definition of Experimental Design, Examples, Single factor Experiments, Guidelines for designing experiments. Process Optimization and Designed experiments, Methods for study of response surface, determining optimum combination of factors, Taguchi approach to parameter design

UNIT - IV ANALYSIS OF RESULTS [9 Hrs]

Parametric and Non-parametric, descriptive and Inferential data, types of data, collection of data (normal distribution, calculation of correlation coefficient), processing, analysis, error analysis, different methods, analysis of variance, significance of variance, analysis of covariance, multiple regression, testing linearity and non-linearity of model

UNIT - V REPORT WRITING [9 Hrs]

Types of reports, layout of research report, interpretation of results, style manual, layout and format, style of writing, typing, references, tables, figures, conclusion, appendices

Total (L: 45 T: 0 )= 45 Periods Course Outcomes:

Acquire a sound and fundamental understanding of the scientific, mathematical, and engineering principles underlying surveying.

Develop the ability to appropriately collect, analyze, interpret, and apply research and research-related data.

Develop the ability to recognize, analyze, and solve society problems and environment problems.

Acquire an understanding of the responsibilities and ethics of research professionals.

Recognize the need for and develop the ability to prepare for life-long study and learning.

Reference Books :

1 C.R. Kothari, Research Methodology Methods and Techniques, 2/e, VishwaPrakashan, 2006

2 Panneerselvam R, Research Methodology , PHI Learning Private Limited, 2004

3 Douglas Montgomary, Design of Experiments, Statistical Consulting Services, 1990

4 S.S.Rao, Optimization Theory and Application Wiley Eastern Ltd, New Delhi,1996




SEMESTER -III

ST16398

CORROSION OF STEEL IN CONCRETE (Common to ST & CN)

L T P C

3 0 0 3

Objectives:

To know the basic principles of occurrence of corrosion.

To study the Corrosion and Remedial Measures of Steel in Concrete.

To apply the testing methods for corrosion of steel.

UNIT - I PRINCIPLES AND THEORIES OF STEEL CORROSION IN CONCRETE [9 Hrs]

Types of corrosion of rebars – chloride induced corrosion of steel in concrete, carbonation of concrete and its effect on corrosion of steel, influence of stray current on corrosion of reinforcing steel in concrete – corrosion of steel in prestress concrete.

UNIT - II MEASUREMENT OF CORROSION OF STEEL IN CONCRETE [9 Hrs]

Half-cell potential measurement, potential mapping to identity anodic and cathodic sites, linear polarization technique, Electrochemical impedance Spectroscopy, weight loss measurements, Micro-Cell corrosion study, Galvanostatic pulse – Measurements – Custom sweep and resistance test.

UNIT - III INSITU CORROSION MONITORING OF STRUCTURES [9 Hrs]

Embeddable electrodes and sensors for Reinforced Concrete Structures - Use of Portable Equipment’s and Instruments for Corrosion Monitoring - Interpretation of Test Results

UNIT - IV CORROSION CONTROL [9 Hrs]

Anodic and Cathodic Protection, Corrosion inhibitors, Anodic, Cathodic and Mixed Inhibitors, Inhibitor Efficiency, Corrosion Protection by Surface Coatings to Steel and Concrete, Determination of Coating Performance, Alternate Reinforcing Materials.

UNIT - V ELECTRO CHEMICAL CORROSION PROTECTION IN REINFORCED CONCRETE [9 Hrs]

Electrochemical Chloride Removal, Electrochemical Re alkalization, Principles of Cathodic Protection by Impressed Current Method, and Sacrificial Anode Type, Microscopic Study of Concrete and Steel Interface, image techniques.


Course Outcomes:

To gain knowledge about the principles of steel corrosion in concrete.

To analyze the polarization and spectroscopy of steel corrosion.

To understand the corrosion monitoring of structures.

Able to apply the corrosion prevention methods.

To apply the electro chemical corrosion protection in reinforced concrete. Reference Books : 1 Raupach M., Elsener.B, Polder.R and Miety.J, “Corrosion of Reinforcement in Concrete Mechanisms,

Monitoring, Inhibitors and Rehabilitation Techniques”. Wood Head Publishing Ltd, Cambridge, England (2007).

2 Refresher Course Material on “Corrosion of Steel in Concrete”, C.E.C.R.I, Karaikudi.

3 Vidivelli.B., “Rehabilitation of Concrete Structures”, Standard Publishers Distributors, New Delhi, 2009

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